Panchanga Calendar

August 2008

SamvatsaraSarvadhari (22)MonthAshadha → Shravana from 2.08 → Bhadrapada from 31.08RituGrishma → Varsha from 2.08AyanaDakshinayanaPlace55°45′ N 37°35′ E, UTC+3 changeAyanamsaLahiri

August 2008 falls, in the lunar calendar (amanta), within the months Ashadha (until 1.08), Shravana (from 2.08), Bhadrapada (from 31.08). Periods: all month — Chaturmasya. Major festivals: 16.08 Raksha Bandhan; 24.08 Krishna Janmashtami. 1.08 — solar eclipse, total (fully visible); 16.08 — lunar eclipse, partial (fully visible).

Mon

Tue

Wed

Thu

Fri

Sat

Sun

1Push30Solar eclipse

2Ashl1

3Mag2Chandra Darshan

4PPh3after 12:25

5UPh4after 07:33

6Has5until 07:49

7Chit6after 08:47

8Swa7

9Vish8after 12:24

10Anu9after 14:43

11Jye10Shravana Somvar

12Mul11Putrada Ekadashi

13Mul12

14PAsh13after 07:41

15UAsh14after 11:20

16Shra15Raksha Bandhan

17Dhan1Lunar eclipse

18Shat2

19PBh3Kajari Teej

20UBh4Sankashti

21Rev5after 11:13

22Ashw6after 10:12

23Bhar7Kalashtami

24Krit8Janmashtami

25Roh9after 11:21

26Ard10Aja Ekadashi

27Pun11Ekadashi Vaish.

28Push13Pradosha

29Ashl14Masik Shivaratri

30Mag30Shani Amavasya

31PPh1

Day ratingBest daysFavourableOrdinaryAvoid new venturesUnfavourable

Markersafter / until HH:MM

Moon5Waxing Moon5Waning Moon15Purnima30Amavasya

Nakshatra typesfixedsoftlightmovablesharpfiercemixed

Icons this month (25)

Solar eclipse, totalday of Amavasya (ancestor rites)Shraddha (ancestors)Chandra DarshanHariyali TeejVinayaka ChaturthiShravana SomvarNaga PanchamiSkanda ShashtiGoddess (Durga, Kali)EkadashiPradoshaVaralakshmiLunar eclipse, partialRaksha Bandhanday of Purnima (full moon fast and puja)moment of the full moon (see the time in the “Sky this month” card)SankashtiTripushkar YogaKalashtamiJanmashtamiAmrita Siddhi YogaGuru Pushya YogaShivaratriShani Amavasya

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

6.08 Wed — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Yoga Siddha, Anandadi: Ananda until 07:49
Hasta (light): for quick matters: trade, healing, study, travel, purchases and starting a business.
7.08 Thu — Ravi Yoga, Yoga Shubha, Anandadi: Chara after 08:47 until 15:42
Chitra (soft): for arts and music, friendship and love, new clothes and jewellery, weddings and festivals.
14.08 Thu — Ravi Yoga, Anandadi: Saumya, Yoga Priti after 07:41
Uttara-Ashadha (fixed): for what is firm and lasting: laying house foundations, housewarming, planting, weddings, taking office, long-term projects.
21.08 Thu — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Anandadi: Mitra after 11:13
Ashwini (light): for quick matters: trade, healing, study, travel, purchases and starting a business.
22.08 Fri — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Ravi Yoga, Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) after 10:12
Bharani (fierce): for destructive and dangerous tasks: demolition, work with fire and weapons, disputes.
25.08 Mon — Amrita Siddhi Yoga, Anandadi: Ananda, Auspicious nakshatra after 11:21
Mrigashirsha (soft): for arts and music, friendship and love, new clothes and jewellery, weddings and festivals.
28.08 Thu — Amrita Siddhi Yoga, Pushya, Anandadi: Shubha
Pushya (light): for quick matters: trade, healing, study, travel, purchases and starting a business.

Festivals

1.08 Fri Ashadha Amavasya (Deep Amavasya)
1.08 Fri Karkidaka Vavu
3.08 Sun Chandra Darshan
4.08 Mon Hariyali Teej
4.08 Mon Vinayaka Chaturthi
4.08 Mon Shravana Somvar
5.08 Tue Naga Panchami
6.08 Wed Skanda Shashti
9.08 Sat Masik Durgashtami
11.08 Mon Shravana Somvar
12.08 Tue Shravana Putrada Ekadashi (Pavitra)
14.08 Thu Pradosha Vrat
15.08 Fri Varalakshmi Vrat
16.08 Sat Raksha Bandhan
16.08 Sat Shravana Purnima (Narali Purnima)
16.08 Sat Simha Sankranti
19.08 Tue Kajari Teej
20.08 Wed Sankashti Chaturthi (Heramba)
23.08 Sat Kalashtami
24.08 Sun Krishna Janmashtami
25.08 Mon Nandotsava, Dahi Handi
26.08 Tue Aja Ekadashi (Annada)
27.08 Wed Aja Ekadashi (Annada) — Vaishnava fast
28.08 Thu Pradosha Vrat
29.08 Fri Masik Shivaratri
30.08 Sat Shravana Amavasya (Pithori, Pola)
30.08 Sat Shani Amavasya

Special muhurta yogas

6.08 Wed Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:44–13:55
15.08 Fri Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 09:37–05:03 (16.08)
16.08 Sat Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 05:03–11:03
19.08 Tue Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 12:23–05:11 (20.08)
21.08 Thu Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day
22.08 Fri Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 05:15–10:12
23.08 Sat Tripushkar Yoga 08:57–15:55
25.08 Mon Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 05:21–04:23 (26.08)
25.08 Mon Amrita Siddhi Yoga 05:59–04:23 (26.08)
28.08 Thu Amrita Siddhi Yoga 05:26–23:57
28.08 Thu Guru Pushya Yoga 05:26–23:57
28.08 Thu Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 05:26–23:57
31.08 Sun Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 21:48–05:34 (01.09)
31.08 Sun Tripushkar Yoga 21:57–05:34 (01.09)

Tripushkar Yoga: A coincidence of the weekday (Sun, Tue or Sat), a Bhadra tithi (2, 7 or 12) and a “tripada” nakshatra (Krittika, Punarvasu, Uttara Phalguni, Vishakha, Uttara Ashadha, Purva Bhadrapada). The result of whatever is begun repeats three times: good for purchases and investments, bad for losses, loans, surgery and funerals.

Avoid starting important matters

1.08 Fri — Eclipse, Amavasya, Anandadi: Utpata (unfavourable day)
2.08 Sat — Vyatipata, Fierce or sharp nakshatra, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
3.08 Sun — Yamaghanta, Fierce or sharp nakshatra, Yoga Parigha (unfavourable day)
8.08 Fri — Krakacha Yoga, Vishti (Bhadra), Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi)
11.08 Mon — Vaidhriti, Fierce or sharp nakshatra, Krakacha Yoga
12.08 Tue — Vishti (Bhadra), Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi), Vaidhriti
16.08 Sat — Eclipse, Sankranti day, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn) (unfavourable day)
19.08 Tue — Bhadra on earth, Anandadi: Kana, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
20.08 Wed — Anandadi: Utpata, Rikta tithi, Panchaka
26.08 Tue — Yamaghanta, many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower), Krakacha Yoga (unfavourable day)
27.08 Wed — Vyatipata, Kshaya tithi, Anandadi: Gada
29.08 Fri — Anandadi: Mrityu, many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower), Krishna Chaturdashi (unfavourable day)
30.08 Sat — Amavasya, Fierce or sharp nakshatra, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)

Sky this month

1.08 New moon (Amavasya) 13:12
1.08 Solar eclipse, total, greatest eclipse 13:21, magnitude 1.039
fully visible: 12:01–14:14, maximum eclipse here 13:09, magnitude 0.578
16.08 Simha Sankranti 14:54 — the Sun enters Simha (Leo)
16.08 Lunar eclipse, partial, greatest eclipse 00:10 (17.08), magnitude 0.807
fully visible: 22:36–01:44 (17.08), maximum eclipse here 00:10 (17.08), magnitude 0.807
17.08 Full moon (Purnima) 00:16
30.08 New moon (Amavasya) 22:58

Periods

all month Chaturmasya
16.08 23:34 – 21.08 11:13 Mrityu Panchaka

Samvatsara and month

Sarvadhari (No. 22, “all-sustaining”) — A year of support for all: plenty, stability and well-being. more

Northern samvatsara: Plava. Shaka Samvat 1930, Vikram Samvat 2065, Kali Yuga 5109.

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

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

Bhadrapada (Nabhasya) — The month of Ganesha: Ganesha Chaturthi, Ananta Chaturdashi; the dark half is Pitru Paksha, the time of ancestor rites. more

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

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

Summary	Unfavourable day — Eclipse, Amavasya
Month	Ashadha (amanta) · Shravana (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Sarvadhari (No. 22) · Shaka 1930 · Vikram 2065 more
Period	Chaturmasya
Festivals	Ashadha Amavasya (Deep Amavasya) · Karkidaka Vavu · Solar eclipse, total (fully visible)

At sunrise 04:35

Tithi	30Amavasya (Purna, Pitris (ancestors)) · until 13:12 more
Nakshatra	Pushya, pada 3 (light, Brhaspati, Saturn) · until 15:04 more
Yoga	Siddhi (“success, accomplishment”, auspicious) · until 16:43 more
Karana	Naga (fixed, inauspicious) · until 13:12 more
Vara	Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Karka (Cancer)

Changes during the day

from 13:12	tithi Shukla-pratipat
from 13:12	karana Kimstughna
from 15:04	nakshatra Ashlesha
from 16:43	yoga Vyatipata
from 00:00 (02.08)	karana Bava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:47
Sunrise	04:35
Noon	12:35
Sunset	20:35
End of twilight	21:23
Moonrise	04:04
Moonset	20:38
Day length	16 h 00 min

Sky

New moon (Amavasya)	13:12
Solar eclipse, total	greatest eclipse 13:21, magnitude 1.039
Visibility	fully visible: 12:01–14:14, maximum eclipse here 13:09, magnitude 0.578
Sutak	04:35–14:14

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 13:12	from 15:04

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Pushya (04:35–15:04) is good for sowing.
Naga 04:35–13:12: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Kimstughna 13:12–20:35: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

more — lunar calendar for gardeners

Festivals and periods

Ashadha Amavasya (Deep Amavasya) · Pitris (ancestors)

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

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 15:52 (31.07)–13:12
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 15:52 (31.07)–13:12
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 13:12–04:36 (02.08)

Anandadi: Utpata 04:35–15:04 Anandadi: Mrityu 15:04–04:36 (02.08)

Gandanta (tithi): 12:51–13:34

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	09:10–10:38

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	10:35–12:35
Yamaganda	16:35–18:35
Gulika Kalam	06:35–08:35
Dur Muhurta	07:47–08:51, 13:07–14:11
Varjyam	03:06–04:36 (02.08)

Haircut and shaving

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

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

Cutting hair, shaving	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Bathing, washing hair	average 04:35–06:11, 09:12–17:58, 19:50–20:35

Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Pushya until 15:04, Ashlesha from 15:04; tithi Amavasya until 13:12, Shukla-pratipat from 13:12; lagna Karka 04:35, Simha 06:11, Kanya 09:12, Tula 12:12, Vrischika 15:13, Dhanu 17:58, Makara 19:50

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Pushya (until 15:04) — increase in wealth; Ashlesha (from 15:04) — physical affliction (suffering); Friday — universal respect.

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

Eclipse: no haircuts or shaving on the day of an eclipse or during Sutak (04:35–14:14).
Amavasya 04:35–13:12: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Vyatipata 16:43–20:35: auspicious undertakings, including haircuts, are avoided during this yoga (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Unfavourable day · score S = −5

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: Eclipse

Avoid starting important matters: Amavasya

+2 Yoga Siddhi 04:35–16:43+2 Pushya 04:35–15:04+1 Auspicious weekday0 Chaturmasya0 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 13:12–04:36 (02.08) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 15:04–04:36 (02.08)−1 Vyatipata 16:43–04:36 (02.08)−3 Amavasya 04:35–13:12−3 Anandadi: Utpata 04:35–15:04−3 Eclipse

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 04:35

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Vyatipata, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
Month	Shravana (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Sarvadhari (No. 22) · Shaka 1930 · Vikram 2065 more
Period	Chaturmasya

At sunrise 04:36

Tithi	1Shukla-pratipat (Nanda, Brahma) · until 10:55 more
Nakshatra	Ashlesha, pada 3 (sharp, Naga - the lord of snakes (Sharpa), Mercury) · until 13:38 more Gandamula
Yoga	Vyatipata (“calamity, downfall”, inauspicious) · until 13:51 more
Karana	Bava (movable) · until 10:55 more
Vara	Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Karka (Cancer)

Changes during the day

from 10:55	tithi Shukla-dvitya
from 10:55	karana Balava
from 13:38	nakshatra Magha
from 13:51	yoga Variyana
from 21:58	karana Kaulava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:49
Sunrise	04:36
Noon	12:35
Sunset	20:33
End of twilight	21:20
Moonrise	05:40
Moonset	20:50
Day length	15 h 56 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 10:55	from 13:38

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Magha (13:38–20:33) is good for sowing, for root crops.

more — lunar calendar for gardeners

Festivals and periods

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Anandadi: Manasa 04:36–13:38 Anandadi: Padma 13:38–04:38 (03.08)

Gandanta (nakshatra): 07:57–19:21
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Ashlesha

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:32–04:04
Abhijit Muhurta	12:03–13:07
Vijaya Muhurta	15:14–16:18
Godhuli	20:33–20:49
Pradosha	20:33–22:10
Nishitha	00:20–00:52 (03.08)
Amrita Kalam	12:07–13:38

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	08:36–10:35
Yamaganda	14:34–16:34
Gulika Kalam	04:36–06:36
Dur Muhurta	04:36–05:40, 05:40–06:44
Varjyam	01:10–02:42 (03.08)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 13:51–15:10, 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	average 13:51–15:10, 19:46–20:33
Cutting fingernails	average 13:51–15:10, 19:46–20:33
Cutting toenails	bad throughout the daytime
Bathing, washing hair	average 10:55–17:54, 19:46–20:33

Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Ashlesha until 13:38, Magha from 13:38; tithi Shukla-pratipat until 10:55, Shukla-dvitya from 10:55; lagna Karka 04:36, Simha 06:07, Kanya 09:08, Tula 12:08, Vrischika 15:10, Dhanu 17:54, Makara 19:46

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Ashlesha (until 13:38) — physical affliction (suffering); Magha (from 13:38) — loss of property; Saturday — decline of physical strength.

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

Vyatipata 04:36–13:51: auspicious undertakings, including haircuts, are avoided during this yoga (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 = −4

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

Avoid starting important matters: Vyatipata

+1 Anandadi: Manasa 04:36–13:38+1 Auspicious tithi 10:55–04:38 (03.08)0 Yoga Variyana 13:51–04:38 (03.08)0 Chaturmasya−1 Eclipse nearby−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 04:36–13:38−3 Vyatipata 04:36–13:51

Panchanga at sunrise 04:36

Summary	Unfavourable day — Yamaghanta, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
Month	Shravana (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Sarvadhari (No. 22) · Shaka 1930 · Vikram 2065 more
Period	Chaturmasya
Festivals	Chandra Darshan

At sunrise 04:38

Tithi	2Shukla-dvitya (Bhadra, Vidhatr) · until 09:09 more
Nakshatra	Magha, pada 3 (fierce, Pitris or Pitars - ancestors of the clan, forefathers, Ketu) · until 12:43 more Gandamula
Yoga	Variyana (“excellent, best”, auspicious) · until 11:26 more
Karana	Kaulava (movable) · until 09:09 more
Vara	Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Simha (Leo)

Changes during the day

from 09:09	tithi Shukla-tritya
from 09:09	karana Taitila
from 11:26	yoga Parigha
from 12:43	nakshatra Purva-Phalguni
from 20:30	karana Gara

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:51
Sunrise	04:38
Noon	12:35
Sunset	20:31
End of twilight	21:18
Moonrise	07:12
Moonset	20:58
Day length	15 h 52 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 09:09	from 12:43

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Magha (04:38–12:43) is good for sowing, for root crops.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Phalguni (12:43–20:31) is good for root crops.

more — lunar calendar for gardeners

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, 20:31–20:58
on the first evenings the crescent sets almost together with the Sun (northern latitudes) — the day is chosen by the Yallop crescent visibility criterion
Crescent Moon above the horizon after sunset: 20:31–20:58

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Yamaghanta 04:38–12:43

Anandadi: Chhatra 12:43–04:40 (04.08) Anandadi: Mudgara 04:38–12:43

Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Magha

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	10:24–11:56

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	18:32–20:31
Yamaganda	12:35–14:34
Gulika Kalam	16:33–18:32
Dur Muhurta	18:24–19:27
Varjyam	20:37–22:12

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 04:38–06:03, 09:04–15:06, 19:42–20:31

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 04:38–06:03, 09:04–15:06, 19:42–20:31
Cutting fingernails	average 04:38–06:03, 09:04–15:06, 19:42–20:31
Cutting toenails	average 09:09–15:06, 19:42–20:31
Bathing, washing hair	average 04:38–06:03, 09:04–17:50, 19:42–20:31

Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Magha until 12:43, Purva-Phalguni from 12:43; tithi Shukla-dvitya until 09:09, Shukla-tritya from 09:09; lagna Karka 04:38, Simha 06:03, Kanya 09:04, Tula 12:04, Vrischika 15:06, Dhanu 17:50, Makara 19:42

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Magha (until 12:43) — loss of property; Purva-Phalguni (from 12:43) — ill health; Sunday — physical well-being.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Unfavourable day · score S = −4

Strict prohibition: Yamaghanta

+1 Yoga Variyana 04:38–11:26+1 Auspicious tithi 04:38–09:090 Anandadi: Chhatra 12:43–04:40 (04.08)0 Chaturmasya−1 Anandadi: Mudgara 04:38–12:43−1 Yoga Parigha 11:26–22:29−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 04:38–12:43−3 Yamaghanta 04:38–12:43

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	Favourable day — Ravi Yoga, Anandadi: Dhwaja; auspicious time — after 12:25
Month	Shravana (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Sarvadhari (No. 22) · Shaka 1930 · Vikram 2065 more
Period	Chaturmasya
Festivals	Hariyali Teej · Vinayaka Chaturthi · Shravana Somvar

At sunrise 04:40

Tithi	3Shukla-tritya (Jaya, Vishnu) · until 08:00 more
Nakshatra	Purva-Phalguni, pada 3 (fierce, Bhaga (Share, Distributor) - god of wealth and family, Venus) · until 12:25 more
Yoga	Parigha (“bolt, barrier”, inauspicious) · until 09:31 more
Karana	Gara (movable) · until 08:00 more
Vara	Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Simha (Leo)

Changes during the day

from 08:00	tithi Shukla-chaturti
from 08:00	karana Vanija
from 09:31	yoga Shiva
from 12:25	nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni
from 19:41	karana Vishti

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:53
Sunrise	04:40
Noon	12:35
Sunset	20:29
End of twilight	21:15
Moonrise	08:39
Moonset	21:05
Day length	15 h 48 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 08:00	from 12:25

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Phalguni (04:40–12:25) is good for root crops.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Phalguni (12:25–20:29) is good for sowing.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 19:41–20:29: 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 09:09 (03.08)–08:00
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), 11:00–14:09
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Shravana Somvar · Shiva

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

Rule: by weekday

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 12:25–04:42 (05.08)

Anandadi: Dhwaja 04:40–12:25 Anandadi: Shrivatsa 12:25–04:42 (05.08)

Bhadra in the netherworld: 19:41–07:33 (05.08); Bhadra Mukha 19:47–21:44; Bhadra Puchha 06:22–07:33 (05.08)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:35–04:08
Abhijit Muhurta	12:03–13:06
Vijaya Muhurta	15:13–16:16
Godhuli	20:29–20:45
Pradosha	20:29–22:08
Nishitha	00:19–00:52 (05.08)
Amrita Kalam	06:06–07:41

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	06:39–08:37
Yamaganda	10:36–12:35
Gulika Kalam	14:33–16:32
Dur Muhurta	13:06–14:09, 16:16–17:19
Varjyam	19:44–21:22

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 04:40–08:00

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 04:40–08:00
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 04:40–08:00
Bathing, washing hair	average 04:40–08:00, 09:00–20:29

Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Purva-Phalguni until 12:25, Uttara-Phalguni from 12:25; tithi Shukla-tritya until 08:00, Shukla-chaturti from 08:00; lagna Karka 04:40, Simha 05:59, Kanya 09:00, Tula 12:00, Vrischika 15:02, Dhanu 17:46, Makara 19:38

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Purva-Phalguni (until 12:25) — ill health; Uttara-Phalguni (from 12:25) — destruction of all diseases; Monday — clear, bright complexion.

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

Shukla-chaturti 08:00–20:29: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Favourable day · score S = +4

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

Auspicious time begins after 12:25

+2 Ravi Yoga 12:25–04:42 (05.08)+1 Anandadi: Dhwaja 04:40–12:25+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 04:40–08:00+1 Yoga Shiva 09:31–04:42 (05.08)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 12:25–04:42 (05.08)0 Chaturmasya0 Vishti (Bhadra) 19:41–04:42 (05.08)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 04:40–12:25−2 Rikta tithi 08:00–04:42 (05.08)

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 04:40

Summary	Favourable day — Ravi Yoga, Yoga Siddha; auspicious time — after 07:33; auspicious time — until 12:49
Month	Shravana (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Sarvadhari (No. 22) · Shaka 1930 · Vikram 2065 more
Period	Chaturmasya
Festivals	Naga Panchami

At sunrise 04:42

Tithi	4Shukla-chaturti (Rikta, Yama) · until 07:33 more
Nakshatra	Uttara-Phalguni, pada 3 (fixed, Aryaman (Lord of Hospitality), Sun) · until 12:49 more
Yoga	Shiva (“auspicious, benevolent”, auspicious) · until 08:10 more
Karana	Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 07:33 more
Vara	Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Kanya (Virgo)

Changes during the day

from 07:33	tithi Shukla-panchami
from 07:33	karana Bava
from 08:10	yoga Siddha
from 12:49	nakshatra Hasta
from 19:35	karana Balava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:56
Sunrise	04:42
Noon	12:35
Sunset	20:27
End of twilight	21:13
Moonrise	10:02
Moonset	21:12
Day length	15 h 44 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 07:33	from 12:49

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Phalguni (04:42–12:49) is good for sowing.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Hasta (12:49–20:27) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 04:42–07:33: 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, 07:33–12:34
the tithi covers the decisive time on both days — the first is chosen by rule

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 04:42–12:49

Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:33–04:44 (06.08)

Anandadi: Prajapati 04:42–12:49 Anandadi: Saumya 12:49–04:44 (06.08)

Bhadra in the netherworld: 19:41 (04.08)–07:33; Bhadra Mukha 19:47–21:44 (04.08); Bhadra Puchha 06:22–07:33

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	05:30–07:07

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	16:31–18:29
Yamaganda	08:38–10:36
Gulika Kalam	12:34–14:33
Dur Muhurta	07:51–08:54, 23:46–00:19 (06.08)
Varjyam	21:36–23:17

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 07:33–20:27

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 07:33–20:27
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 07:33–20:27
Bathing, washing hair	average 04:42–05:55, 07:33–20:27

Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni until 12:49, Hasta from 12:49; tithi Shukla-chaturti until 07:33, Shukla-panchami from 07:33; lagna Karka 04:42, Simha 05:55, Kanya 08:56, Tula 11:57, Vrischika 14:58, Dhanu 17:42, Makara 19:34

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Uttara-Phalguni (until 12:49) — destruction of all diseases; Hasta (from 12:49) — imparting radiance (to the person); Tuesday — harm to longevity.

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

Shukla-chaturti 04:42–07:33: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Favourable day · score S = +3

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

Auspicious time begins after 07:33

Auspicious time ends by 12:49

+2 Ravi Yoga 04:42–12:49+2 Yoga Siddha 08:10–04:44 (06.08)+1 Anandadi: Prajapati 04:42–12:49+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:42–12:49+1 Auspicious tithi 07:33–04:44 (06.08)0 Chaturmasya0 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:33–04:44 (06.08) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Vishti (Bhadra) 04:42–07:33−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−2 Rikta tithi 04:42–07:33

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

Panchanga at sunrise 04:42

Summary	Best day — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Yoga Siddha; auspicious time — until 07:49
Month	Shravana (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Sarvadhari (No. 22) · Shaka 1930 · Vikram 2065 more
Period	Chaturmasya
Festivals	Skanda Shashti

At sunrise 04:44

Tithi	5Shukla-panchami (Purna, Soma) · until 07:49 more
Nakshatra	Hasta, pada 3 (light, Savitar (Animating, Awakening), Moon) · until 13:55 more
Yoga	Siddha (“perfected, accomplished”, auspicious) · until 07:23 more
Karana	Balava (movable) · until 07:49 more
Vara	Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Kanya (Virgo)

Changes during the day

from 07:23	yoga Sadhya
from 07:49	tithi Shukla-shashti
from 07:49	karana Kaulava
from 13:55	nakshatra Chitra
from 20:13	karana Taitila

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:58
Sunrise	04:44
Noon	12:35
Sunset	20:25
End of twilight	21:10
Moonrise	11:24
Moonset	21:20
Day length	15 h 40 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 07:49	from 13:55

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Hasta (04:44–13:55) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Chitra (13:55–20:25) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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Festivals and periods

Skanda Shashti · Skanda (Murugan, Kartikeya)

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

Rule: the tithi begins between sunrise and sunset, 07:49–04:46 (07.08)
the tithi begins between sunrise and sunset

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:44–13:55 Ravi Yoga 13:55–04:46 (07.08)

Anandadi: Ananda 04:44–13:55 Anandadi: Kaladanda 13:55–04:46 (07.08)

Gandanta (tithi): 07:25–08:14

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:38–04:11
Abhijit Muhurta	none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday
Vijaya Muhurta	15:11–16:14
Godhuli	20:25–20:41
Pradosha	20:25–22:05
Nishitha	00:19–00:52 (07.08)
Amrita Kalam	07:39–09:19

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	12:34–14:32
Yamaganda	06:42–08:39
Gulika Kalam	10:37–12:34
Dur Muhurta	12:03–13:06
Varjyam	22:31–00:14 (07.08)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 04:44–05:52

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 04:44–05:52
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	good 04:44–05:52
Bathing, washing hair	good 04:44–05:52, 08:52–17:38, 19:30–20:25

Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Hasta until 13:55, Chitra from 13:55; tithi Shukla-panchami until 07:49, Shukla-shashti from 07:49; lagna Karka 04:44, Simha 05:52, Kanya 08:52, Tula 11:53, Vrischika 14:54, Dhanu 17:38, Makara 19:30

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Hasta (until 13:55) — imparting radiance (to the person); Chitra (from 13:55) — improvement of well-being; Wednesday — favour of the authorities.

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 07:49

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:44–13:55+2 Yoga Siddha 04:44–07:23+1 Anandadi: Ananda 04:44–13:55+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:44–13:55+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 04:44–07:49+1 Ravi Yoga 13:55–04:46 (07.08)0 Chaturmasya0 Anandadi: Kaladanda 13:55–04:46 (07.08)−1 Surya Dagdha tithi 07:49–04:46 (07.08)

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

Panchanga at sunrise 04:44

Summary	Best day — Ravi Yoga, Yoga Shubha; auspicious time — after 08:47; auspicious time — until 15:42
Month	Shravana (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Sarvadhari (No. 22) · Shaka 1930 · Vikram 2065 more
Period	Chaturmasya

At sunrise 04:46

Tithi	6Shukla-shashti (Nanda, Kartikeya) · until 08:47 more
Nakshatra	Chitra, pada 3 (soft, Tvashtri (Heavenly Architect) or Vishwakarma (Vastu God), Mars) · until 15:42 more
Yoga	Sadhya (“attainable, amenable”, auspicious) · until 07:09 more
Karana	Taitila (movable) · until 08:47 more
Vara	Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Tula (Libra)

Changes during the day

from 07:09	yoga Shubha
from 08:47	tithi Shukla-saptami
from 08:47	karana Gara
from 15:42	nakshatra Swati
from 21:30	karana Vanija

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:00
Sunrise	04:46
Noon	12:35
Sunset	20:23
End of twilight	21:08
Moonrise	12:44
Moonset	21:30
Day length	15 h 36 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 08:47	from 15:42

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, Chitra (04:46–15:42) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Swati (15:42–20:23) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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Festivals and periods

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 04:46–15:42

Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:46–08:47

Anandadi: Chara 04:46–15:42 Anandadi: Sthira 15:42–04:48 (08.08)

Surya Dagdha tithi: Shukla-shashti

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	08:49–10:32

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	14:31–16:28
Yamaganda	04:46–06:43
Gulika Kalam	08:40–10:37
Dur Muhurta	09:58–11:01, 16:13–17:15
Varjyam	21:50–23:36

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 08:49–14:50, 19:26–20:23

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

Cutting hair, shaving	good 08:49–14:50, 19:26–20:23
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	good 08:49–14:50, 19:26–20:23
Bathing, washing hair	good 04:46–05:48, 08:49–17:34, 19:26–20:23

Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Chitra until 15:42, Swati from 15:42; tithi Shukla-shashti until 08:47, Shukla-saptami from 08:47; lagna Karka 04:46, Simha 05:48, Kanya 08:49, Tula 11:49, Vrischika 14:50, Dhanu 17:34, Makara 19:26

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Chitra (until 15:42) — improvement of well-being; Swati (from 15:42) — relief from all suffering; Thursday — success.

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Best day · score S = +6

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

Auspicious time begins after 08:47

Auspicious time ends by 15:42

+2 Ravi Yoga 04:46–15:42+2 Yoga Shubha 07:09–04:48 (08.08)+1 Anandadi: Chara 04:46–15:42+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:46–15:42+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 08:47–04:48 (08.08)0 Chaturmasya0 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:46–08:47 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Surya Dagdha tithi 04:46–08:47

Panchanga at sunrise 04:46

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Krakacha Yoga, Vishti (Bhadra)
Month	Shravana (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Sarvadhari (No. 22) · Shaka 1930 · Vikram 2065 more
Period	Chaturmasya

At sunrise 04:48

Tithi	7Shukla-saptami (Bhadra, Indra) · until 10:21 more
Nakshatra	Swati, pada 2 (movable, Waiu (Wind), Rahu) · until 18:02 more
Yoga	Shubha (“goodness, happiness”, auspicious) · until 07:24 more
Karana	Vanija (movable) · until 10:21 more
Vara	Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Tula (Libra)

Changes during the day

from 07:24	yoga Shukla
from 10:21	tithi Shukla-ashtami
from 10:21	karana Vishti
from 18:02	nakshatra Vishakha
from 23:20	karana Bava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:02
Sunrise	04:48
Noon	12:35
Sunset	20:20
End of twilight	21:05
Moonrise	14:05
Moonset	21:42
Day length	15 h 32 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 10:21	from 18:02

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Swati (04:48–18:02) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Vishakha (18:02–20:20) is good for sowing, for root crops.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 10:21–20:20: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Krakacha Yoga 04:48–10:21 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:48–10:21 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 10:21–04:50 (09.08)

Anandadi: Matanga 18:02–04:50 (09.08) Anandadi: Gada 04:48–18:02

Bhadra in the netherworld: 10:21–23:20; Bhadra Puchha 12:18–13:37; Bhadra Mukha 13:37–15:47

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	08:22–10:08

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	10:38–12:34
Yamaganda	16:27–18:24
Gulika Kalam	06:44–08:41
Dur Muhurta	07:54–08:56, 13:05–14:07
Varjyam	00:16–02:03 (09.08)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 04:48–05:44, 08:45–10:21

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

Cutting hair, shaving	good 04:48–05:44, 08:45–10:21
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	good 04:48–05:44, 08:45–10:21
Bathing, washing hair	good 04:48–05:44, 08:45–17:30

Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Swati until 18:02, Vishakha from 18:02; tithi Shukla-saptami until 10:21, Shukla-ashtami from 10:21; lagna Karka 04:48, Simha 05:44, Kanya 08:45, Tula 11:45, Vrischika 14:46, Dhanu 17:30, Makara 19:22

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Swati (until 18:02) — relief from all suffering; Vishakha (from 18:02) — loss of money; Friday — universal respect.

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

Shukla-ashtami 10:21–20:20: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −5

+2 Yoga Shubha 04:48–07:24+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:48–18:02+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 04:48–10:210 Anandadi: Matanga 18:02–04:50 (09.08)0 Chaturmasya−1 Ashtami 10:21–04:50 (09.08)−1 Anandadi: Gada 04:48–18:02−2 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 10:21–04:50 (09.08)−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:48–10:21−2 Vishti (Bhadra) 10:21–23:20−3 Krakacha Yoga 04:48–10:21

Panchanga at sunrise 04:48

Summary	Favourable day — Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Yoga Brahma; auspicious time — after 12:24
Month	Shravana (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Sarvadhari (No. 22) · Shaka 1930 · Vikram 2065 more
Period	Chaturmasya
Festivals	Masik Durgashtami

At sunrise 04:50

Tithi	8Shukla-ashtami (Jaya, Vasus) · until 12:24 more
Nakshatra	Vishakha, pada 2 (mixed, Indra and Agni, Jupiter) · until 20:45 more
Yoga	Shukla (“bright, pure”, auspicious) · until 08:00 more
Karana	Bava (movable) · until 12:24 more
Vara	Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Tula (Libra)

Changes during the day

from 08:00	yoga Brahma
from 12:24	tithi Shukla-navami
from 12:24	karana Balava
from 20:45	nakshatra Anuradha
from 01:32 (10.08)	karana Kaulava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:05
Sunrise	04:50
Noon	12:35
Sunset	20:18
End of twilight	21:03
Moonrise	15:24
Moonset	22:00
Day length	15 h 28 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 12:24

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 (04:50–20:18) is good for sowing, for root crops.

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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 10:21 (08.08)–12:24
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 12:24–04:52 (10.08) Ravi Yoga 20:45–04:52 (10.08)

Anandadi: Shubha 04:50–20:45 Anandadi: Amrita 20:45–04:52 (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	10:57–12:44

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	08:42–10:38
Yamaganda	14:30–16:26
Gulika Kalam	04:50–06:46
Dur Muhurta	04:50–05:52, 05:52–06:54
Varjyam	01:14–03:02 (10.08)

Haircut and shaving

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

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

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

Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Vishakha; tithi Shukla-ashtami until 12:24, Shukla-navami from 12:24; lagna Karka 04:50, Simha 05:40, Kanya 08:41, Tula 11:41, Vrischika 14:42, Dhanu 17:26, Makara 19:18

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

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

Shukla-ashtami 04:50–12:24: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Shukla-navami 12:24–20:18: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Favourable day · score S = +3

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

Auspicious time begins after 12:24

+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 12:24–04:52 (10.08)+2 Yoga Brahma 08:00–04:52 (10.08)+1 Anandadi: Shubha 04:50–20:450 Chaturmasya−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Rikta tithi 12:24–04:52 (10.08)

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 04:50

Summary	Favourable day — Yoga Brahma, Ravi Yoga; auspicious time — after 14:43
Month	Shravana (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Sarvadhari (No. 22) · Shaka 1930 · Vikram 2065 more
Period	Chaturmasya

At sunrise 04:52

Tithi	9Shukla-navami (Rikta, Serpent (Naga)) · until 14:43 more
Nakshatra	Anuradha, pada 2 (soft, Mitra (Friend), Saturn) · until 23:41 more
Yoga	Brahma (“Brahma, sacred knowledge”, auspicious) · until 08:52 more
Karana	Kaulava (movable) · until 14:43 more
Vara	Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Vrischika (Scorpio)

Changes during the day

from 08:52	yoga Indra
from 14:43	tithi Shukla-dashami
from 14:43	karana Taitila
from 23:41	nakshatra Jyestha
from 03:54 (11.08)	karana Gara

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:07
Sunrise	04:52
Noon	12:34
Sunset	20:16
End of twilight	21:00
Moonrise	16:38
Moonset	22:28
Day length	15 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 14:43

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Anuradha (04:52–20:16) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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Festivals and periods

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga all day

Anandadi: Mrityu 04:52–23:41 Anandadi: Kana 23:41–04:54 (11.08)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:43–04:17
Abhijit Muhurta	12:03–13:05
Vijaya Muhurta	15:08–16:09
Godhuli	20:16–20:33
Pradosha	20:16–22:00
Nishitha	00:18–00:52 (11.08)
Amrita Kalam	12:01–13:48

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	18:20–20:16
Yamaganda	12:34–14:29
Gulika Kalam	16:25–18:20
Dur Muhurta	18:13–19:14
Varjyam	none on this day

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 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 19:14–20:16
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 19:14–20:16
Bathing, washing hair	average 04:52–05:36, 08:37–20:16

Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Anuradha; tithi Shukla-navami until 14:43, Shukla-dashami from 14:43; lagna Karka 04:52, Simha 05:36, Kanya 08:37, Tula 11:37, Vrischika 14:38, Dhanu 17:22, Makara 19:14

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

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

Shukla-navami 04:52–14:43: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).

Cautions:

The Muhurta Chintamani warns: whoever shaves in 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 = +3

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

Auspicious time begins after 14:43

+2 Yoga Brahma 04:52–08:52+2 Ravi Yoga all day+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:52–23:410 Auspicious tithi 14:43–04:54 (11.08)0 Anandadi: Mrityu 04:52–23:41 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Chaturmasya−2 Rikta tithi 04:52–14:43

Panchanga at sunrise 04:52

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Vaidhriti, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
Month	Shravana (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Sarvadhari (No. 22) · Shaka 1930 · Vikram 2065 more
Period	Chaturmasya
Festivals	Shravana Somvar

At sunrise 04:54

Tithi	10Shukla-dashami (Purna, Dharma) · until 17:06 more
Nakshatra	Jyestha, pada 1 (sharp, Indra (Leader of the Gods), Mercury) · until 02:36 (12.08) more Gandamula
Yoga	Indra (“Indra, lord”, auspicious) · until 09:48 more
Karana	Gara (movable) · until 17:06 more
Vara	Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Vrischika (Scorpio)

Changes during the day

from 09:48	yoga Vaidhriti
from 17:06	tithi Shukla-ekadashi
from 17:06	karana Vanija
from 02:36 (12.08)	nakshatra Mula

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:09
Sunrise	04:54
Noon	12:34
Sunset	20:14
End of twilight	20:58
Moonrise	17:42
Moonset	23:10
Day length	15 h 20 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 17:06

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, Jyestha (04:54–20:14) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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Festivals and periods

Shravana Somvar · Shiva

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

Rule: by weekday

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 04:54–02:36 (12.08)

Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 17:06–04:55 (12.08) Krakacha Yoga 17:06–04:55 (12.08)

Anandadi: Padma 04:54–02:36 (12.08) Anandadi: Lumbaka 02:36–04:55 (12.08)

Gandanta (tithi): 16:39–17:32
Gandanta (nakshatra): 19:53–09:18 (12.08)
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Jyestha

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:45–04:19
Abhijit Muhurta	12:03–13:04
Vijaya Muhurta	15:07–16:08
Godhuli	20:14–20:31
Pradosha	20:14–21:58
Nishitha	00:17–00:52 (12.08)
Amrita Kalam	16:43–18:31

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	06:49–08:44
Yamaganda	10:39–12:34
Gulika Kalam	14:29–16:24
Dur Muhurta	13:04–14:06, 16:08–17:10
Varjyam	05:57–07:45

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 04:54–09:48

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 04:54–09:48
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 04:54–09:48
Bathing, washing hair	average throughout the daytime

Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Jyestha; tithi Shukla-dashami until 17:06, Shukla-ekadashi from 17:06; lagna Karka 04:54, 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: Jyestha — loss (reduction) of landed property (real estate); Monday — clear, bright complexion.

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

Vaidhriti 09:48–20:14: auspicious undertakings, including haircuts, are avoided during this yoga (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = +2

Avoid starting important matters: Vaidhriti

+2 Yoga Indra 04:54–09:48+2 Ravi Yoga 04:54–02:36 (12.08)+1 Anandadi: Padma 04:54–02:36 (12.08)+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 04:54–17:060 Chaturmasya0 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 17:06–04:55 (12.08) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Krakacha Yoga 17:06–04:55 (12.08)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 04:54–02:36 (12.08)−3 Vaidhriti 09:48–04:55 (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 04:54

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Vishti (Bhadra), Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi)
Month	Shravana (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Sarvadhari (No. 22) · Shaka 1930 · Vikram 2065 more
Period	Chaturmasya
Festivals	Shravana Putrada Ekadashi (Pavitra)

At sunrise 04:55

Tithi	11Shukla-ekadashi (Nanda, Rudra) · until 19:20 more
Nakshatra	Mula, pada 1 (sharp, Nirriti (Goddess of Destruction or Alakshmi), Ketu) · until 05:19 (13.08) more Gandamula
Yoga	Vaidhriti (“without support, discord”, inauspicious) · until 10:40 more
Karana	Vanija (movable) · until 06:15 more
Vara	Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Dhanu (Sagittarius)

Changes during the day

from 06:15	karana Vishti
from 10:40	yoga Vishkambha
from 19:20	tithi Shukla-dvadashi
from 19:20	karana Bava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:11
Sunrise	04:55
Noon	12:34
Sunset	20:11
End of twilight	20:55
Moonrise	18:30
Moonset	none
Day length	15 h 16 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 19:20

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Mula (04:55–20:11) is good for sowing, for root crops.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 06:15–19:20: 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 17:06 (11.08)–19:20
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Parana (breaking the fast): 04:57–08:00 (13.08)

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:55–19:20

Anandadi: Chhatra all day

Bhadra in the netherworld: 06:15–19:20; Bhadra Puchha 11:28–12:46; Bhadra Mukha 12:46–14:58
Gandanta (nakshatra): 19:53 (11.08)–09:18
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Mula

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:46–04:21
Abhijit Muhurta	12:03–13:04
Vijaya Muhurta	15:06–16:07
Godhuli	20:11–20:29
Pradosha	20:11–21:57
Nishitha	00:17–00:52 (13.08)
Amrita Kalam	22:11–23:58

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	16:22–18:17
Yamaganda	08:44–10:39
Gulika Kalam	12:33–14:28
Dur Muhurta	07:59–09:00, 23:42–00:17 (13.08)
Varjyam	03:32–05:19 (13.08)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 10:40–14:30

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 10:40–14:30
Cutting fingernails	bad throughout the daytime
Cutting toenails	average 10:40–14:30
Bathing, washing hair	average 04:55–05:28, 08:29–17:14

Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Mula; tithi Shukla-ekadashi until 19:20, Shukla-dvadashi from 19:20; lagna Karka 04:55, Simha 05:28, Kanya 08:29, Tula 11:29, Vrischika 14:30, Dhanu 17:14, Makara 19:07

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

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

Vaidhriti 04:55–10:40: auspicious undertakings, including haircuts, are avoided during this yoga (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −6

+1 Anandadi: Chhatra all day+1 Auspicious tithi 04:55–19:200 Chaturmasya−1 Gandanta 04:55–09:18−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra all day−1 Vaidhriti 04:55–10:40−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:55–19:20−2 Vishti (Bhadra) 06:15–19:20

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

Panchanga at sunrise 04:55

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Anandadi: Shrivatsa, Auspicious weekday; cons: Fierce or sharp nakshatra
Month	Shravana (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Sarvadhari (No. 22) · Shaka 1930 · Vikram 2065 more
Period	Chaturmasya

At sunrise 04:57

Tithi	12Shukla-dvadashi (Bhadra, Sun (Ravi)) · until 21:16 more
Nakshatra	Mula, pada 4 (sharp, Nirriti (Goddess of Destruction or Alakshmi), Ketu) · until 05:19 more Gandamula
Yoga	Vishkambha (“prop, bolt”, inauspicious) · until 11:20 more
Karana	Bava (movable) · until 08:21 more
Vara	Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Dhanu (Sagittarius)

Changes during the day

from 05:19	nakshatra Purva-Ashadha
from 08:21	karana Balava
from 11:20	yoga Priti
from 21:16	tithi Shukla-triodashi
from 21:16	karana Kaulava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:14
Sunrise	04:57
Noon	12:34
Sunset	20:09
End of twilight	20:53
Moonrise	19:03
Moonset	00:08
Day length	15 h 11 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 05:19

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Mula (04:57–05:19) is good for sowing, for root crops.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Ashadha (05:19–20:09) is good for root crops.

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Festivals and periods

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:57–21:16

Yamaghanta 04:57–05:19 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 21:16–04:59 (14.08)

Anandadi: Dhwaja 04:57–05:19 Anandadi: Shrivatsa 05:19–04:59 (14.08)

Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Mula

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:47–04:22
Abhijit Muhurta	none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday
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	02:25–04:10 (14.08)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	12:33–14:27
Yamaganda	06:51–08:45
Gulika Kalam	10:39–12:33
Dur Muhurta	12:03–13:04
Varjyam	03:32–05:19, 15:52–17:37

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 04:57–05:24, 08:25–14:26, 19:03–20:07

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 04:57–05:24, 08:25–14:26, 19:03–20:07
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 04:57–05:24, 08:25–14:26, 19:03–20:07
Bathing, washing hair	good 08:25–17:10, 19:03–20:07

Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Mula until 05:19, Purva-Ashadha from 05:19; tithi Shukla-dvadashi; 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: Mula (until 05:19) — ruin of the family; Purva-Ashadha (from 05:19) — 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.

+1 Anandadi: Shrivatsa 05:19–04:59 (14.08)+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Yoga Priti 11:20–04:59 (14.08)0 Chaturmasya0 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:57–21:16 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Yamaghanta 04:57–05:19−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 04:57–05:19

Panchanga at sunrise 04:57

Summary	Best day — Ravi Yoga, Anandadi: Saumya; auspicious time — after 07:41
Month	Shravana (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Sarvadhari (No. 22) · Shaka 1930 · Vikram 2065 more
Period	Chaturmasya
Festivals	Pradosha Vrat

At sunrise 04:59

Tithi	13Shukla-triodashi (Jaya, God of Love) · until 22:46 more
Nakshatra	Purva-Ashadha, pada 4 (fierce, Varuna, Venus) · until 07:41 more
Yoga	Priti (“love, affection”, auspicious) · until 11:42 more
Karana	Kaulava (movable) · until 10:05 more
Vara	Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Dhanu (Sagittarius)

Changes during the day

from 07:41	nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha
from 10:05	karana Taitila
from 11:42	yoga Ayushman
from 22:46	tithi Shukla-chaturdashi
from 22:46	karana Gara

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:16
Sunrise	04:59
Noon	12:34
Sunset	20:07
End of twilight	20:50
Moonrise	19:25
Moonset	01:21
Day length	15 h 07 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 07:41

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Ashadha (04:59–07:41) is good for root crops.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Ashadha (07:41–20:07) is good for sowing.

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Festivals and periods

Pradosha Vrat · Shiva

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

Rule: pradosha vyapini: 3 muhurtas after sunset, 20:07–21:54
the tithi covers the decisive time on both days — the day with greater coverage is chosen

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 07:41–05:01 (15.08)

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 22:46–05:01 (15.08)

Anandadi: Prajapati 04:59–07:41 Anandadi: Saumya 07:41–03:11 (15.08) Anandadi: Dhwanksha 03:11–05:01 (15.08)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:49–04:24
Abhijit Muhurta	12:03–13:03
Vijaya Muhurta	15:04–16:05
Godhuli	20:07–20:25
Pradosha	20:07–21:54
Nishitha	00:16–00:52 (15.08)
Amrita Kalam	02:42–04:26 (15.08)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	14:27–16:20
Yamaganda	04:59–06:53
Gulika Kalam	08:46–10:40
Dur Muhurta	10:02–11:02, 16:05–17:05
Varjyam	16:20–18:04

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 08:21–14:22, 18:59–20:03

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

Cutting hair, shaving	good 08:21–14:22, 18:59–20:03
Cutting fingernails	average 04:59–05:20, 07:41–20:07
Cutting toenails	good 08:21–14:22, 18:59–20:03
Bathing, washing hair	good 04:59–05:20, 08:21–17:06, 18:59–20:03

Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Purva-Ashadha until 07:41, Uttara-Ashadha from 07:41; tithi Shukla-triodashi; 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: Purva-Ashadha (until 07:41) — ruin of the family; Uttara-Ashadha (from 07:41) — improved health; Thursday — success.

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Best day · score S = +6

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

Auspicious time begins after 07:41

+2 Ravi Yoga 07:41–05:01 (15.08)+1 Anandadi: Saumya 07:41–03:11 (15.08)+1 Yoga Priti 04:59–11:42+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 04:59–22:46+1 Auspicious nakshatra 07:41–05:01 (15.08)0 Chaturmasya−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 04:59–07:41

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

Panchanga at sunrise 04:59

Summary	Favourable day — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Ravi Yoga; auspicious time — after 11:20
Month	Shravana (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Sarvadhari (No. 22) · Shaka 1930 · Vikram 2065 more
Period	Chaturmasya
Festivals	Varalakshmi Vrat

At sunrise 05:01

Tithi	14Shukla-chaturdashi (Rikta, Kali) · until 23:47 more
Nakshatra	Uttara-Ashadha, pada 4 (fixed, Vishva-Deva (All Gods), Sun) · until 09:37 more
Yoga	Ayushman (“long-lived”, auspicious) · until 11:43 more
Karana	Gara (movable) · until 11:21 more
Vara	Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Makara (Capricorn)

Changes during the day

from 09:37	nakshatra Shravana
from 11:21	karana Vanija
from 11:43	yoga Saubhagya
from 23:47	tithi Purnima
from 23:47	karana Vishti

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:18
Sunrise	05:01
Noon	12:34
Sunset	20:05
End of twilight	20:47
Moonrise	19:40
Moonset	02:42
Day length	15 h 03 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 09:37

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Ashadha (05:01–09:37) is good for sowing.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Shravana (09:37–20:05) is good for sowing.
Shukla-chaturdashi 05:01–20:05: according to the Kalaprakashika, ploughing on Chaturdashi puts the owner’s life in danger.

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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

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 05:01–09:37 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 09:37–05:03 (16.08)

Anandadi: Kaladanda 05:01–11:20 Anandadi: Dhumra 11:20–05:03 (16.08)

Bhadra in the netherworld: 23:47–12:05 (16.08); Bhadra Puchha 07:44–08:58 (16.08); Bhadra Mukha 08:58–11:00 (16.08)

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	00:02–01:43 (16.08)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	10:40–12:33
Yamaganda	16:19–18:12
Gulika Kalam	06:54–08:47
Dur Muhurta	08:02–09:02, 13:03–14:03
Varjyam	13:51–15:33

Haircut and shaving

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

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

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

Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha until 09:37, Shravana from 09:37; tithi Shukla-chaturdashi; lagna Karka 05:01, Simha 05:16, Kanya 08:17, Tula 11:17, Vrischika 14:18, Dhanu 17:03, Makara 18:55, Kumbha 19:59

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Uttara-Ashadha (until 09:37) — improved health; Shravana (from 09:37) — bodily development (physical growth); Friday — universal respect.

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

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

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Favourable day · score S = +4

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

Auspicious time begins after 11:20

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 09:37–05:03 (16.08)+2 Ravi Yoga 05:01–09:37+1 Auspicious nakshatra 05:01–09:37+1 Yoga Ayushman 05:01–11:43+1 Auspicious weekday0 Chaturmasya−1 Anandadi: Kaladanda 05:01–11:20−1 Eclipse nearby−2 Rikta tithi 05:01–23:47

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

Panchanga at sunrise 05:01

Summary	Unfavourable day — Eclipse, Sankranti day
Month	Shravana (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Sarvadhari (No. 22) · Shaka 1930 · Vikram 2065 more
Period	Chaturmasya
Festivals	Raksha Bandhan · Shravana Purnima (Narali Purnima) · Simha Sankranti · Lunar eclipse, partial (fully visible)

At sunrise 05:03

Tithi	15Purnima (Purna, Vishvedevas) · until 00:16 (17.08) more
Nakshatra	Shravana, pada 4 (movable, Shri Vishnu, Moon) · until 11:03 more
Yoga	Saubhagya (“good fortune, marital happiness”, auspicious) · until 11:19 more
Karana	Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 12:05 more
Vara	Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Makara (Capricorn)

Changes during the day

from 11:03	nakshatra Dhanishtha
from 11:19	yoga Shobhana
from 12:05	karana Bava
from 00:16 (17.08)	tithi Krishna-pratipat
from 00:16 (17.08)	karana Balava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:20
Sunrise	05:03
Noon	12:33
Sunset	20:02
End of twilight	20:45
Moonrise	19:50
Moonset	04:06
Day length	14 h 59 min

Sky

Simha Sankranti	14:54 — the Sun enters Simha (Leo)
Lunar eclipse, partial	greatest eclipse 00:10 (17.08), magnitude 0.807
Phases	Penumbral eclipse begins 21:24 Partial eclipse begins 22:36 Partial eclipse ends 01:44 (17.08) Penumbral eclipse ends 02:55 (17.08)
Visibility	fully visible: 22:36–01:44 (17.08), maximum eclipse here 00:10 (17.08), magnitude 0.807
Sutak	13:36–01:44 (17.08)

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 11:03

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Shravana (05:03–11:03) is good for sowing.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 05:03–12:05: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

Raksha Bandhan

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

Rule: aparahna vyapini: the 4th fifth of the daytime, 14:03–17:02
on the second day the tithi lasts long enough — the second day is chosen

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

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

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 23:47 (15.08)–00:16 (17.08)
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Simha Sankranti · Surya

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

Rule: by the moment of Sankranti, 08:30–14:54
on the day the Sun enters the sign

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 05:03–11:03

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:03–00:16 (17.08)

Anandadi: Sthira 05:03–11:03 Anandadi: Vardhamana 11:03–05:05 (17.08)

Bhadra in the netherworld: 23:47 (15.08)–12:05; Bhadra Puchha 07:44–08:58; Bhadra Mukha 08:58–11:00
Mrityu Panchaka: 23:34–11:13 (21.08)
Gandanta (tithi): 23:51–00:40 (17.08)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:51–04:27
Abhijit Muhurta	12:03–13:03
Vijaya Muhurta	15:03–16:02
Godhuli	20:02–20:20
Pradosha	20:02–21:51
Nishitha	00:16–00:52 (17.08)
Amrita Kalam	01:10–02:50 (17.08)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	08:48–10:40
Yamaganda	14:25–16:17
Gulika Kalam	05:03–06:56
Dur Muhurta	05:03–06:03, 06:03–07:03
Varjyam	15:12–16:51

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 08:13–16:59, 18:51–19:55

Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Shravana until 11:03, Dhanishtha from 11:03; tithi Purnima; lagna Karka 05:03, Simha 05:12, Kanya 08:13, Tula 11:13, Vrischika 14:14, Dhanu 16:59, Makara 18:51, Kumbha 19:55

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Shravana (until 11:03) — bodily development (physical growth); Dhanishtha (from 11:03) — longevity (increased vitality); Saturday — decline of physical strength.

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

Eclipse: no haircuts or shaving on the day of an eclipse or during Sutak (13:36–20:02).
Purnima 05:03–20:02: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Sankranti at 14:54 — a Parva day: no haircuts or shaving on this day (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Unfavourable day · score S = 0

Strict prohibition: Eclipse

Avoid starting important matters: Sankranti day

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 05:03–11:03+1 Anandadi: Sthira 05:03–11:03+1 Auspicious nakshatra 05:03–11:03+1 Yoga Saubhagya 05:03–11:190 Chaturmasya0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:03–00:16 (17.08) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Vishti (Bhadra) 05:03–12:05−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Sankranti day−3 Eclipse

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

Panchanga at sunrise 05:03

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Anandadi: Matanga, Auspicious nakshatra; cons: Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi), Panchaka
Month	Shravana (amanta) · Bhadrapada (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Sarvadhari (No. 22) · Shaka 1930 · Vikram 2065 more
Period	Chaturmasya
Festivals	Lunar eclipse, partial (fully visible)

At sunrise 05:05

Tithi	1Krishna-pratipat (Nanda, Brahma) · until 00:14 (18.08) more
Nakshatra	Dhanishtha, pada 3 (movable, Vasu (kind) - 8 phenomena of nature, assistants of Indra, Mars) · until 11:58 more
Yoga	Shobhana (“splendid, beautiful”, auspicious) · until 10:31 more
Karana	Balava (movable) · until 12:19 more
Vara	Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Kumbha (Aquarius)

Changes during the day

from 10:31	yoga Atiganda
from 11:58	nakshatra Shatabhisha
from 12:19	karana Kaulava
from 00:14 (18.08)	tithi Krishna-dvitya
from 00:14 (18.08)	karana Taitila

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:23
Sunrise	05:05
Noon	12:33
Sunset	20:00
End of twilight	20:42
Moonrise	19:59
Moonset	05:30
Day length	14 h 54 min

Sky

Full moon (Purnima)	00:16
Lunar eclipse, partial	greatest eclipse 00:10, magnitude 0.807
Phases	Penumbral eclipse begins 21:24 (16.08) Partial eclipse begins 22:36 (16.08) Partial eclipse ends 01:44 Penumbral eclipse ends 02:55
Visibility	fully visible: 22:36 (16.08)–01:44, maximum eclipse here 00:10, magnitude 0.807

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 11:58

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Shatabhisha (11:58–20:00) is good for sowing.

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Festivals and periods

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:05–00:14 (18.08)

Anandadi: Matanga 05:05–11:58 Anandadi: Rakshasa 11:58–05:07 (18.08)

Mrityu Panchaka: 23:34 (16.08)–11:13 (21.08)

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	05:04–06:42 (18.08)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	18:08–20:00
Yamaganda	12:32–14:24
Gulika Kalam	16:16–18:08
Dur Muhurta	18:01–19:00
Varjyam	19:17–20:55

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 08:09–14:11, 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 08:09–14:11, 18:47–19:51
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 08:09–14:11, 18:47–19:51
Bathing, washing hair	average 08:09–16:55, 18:47–19:51

Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Dhanishtha until 11:58, Shatabhisha from 11:58; tithi Krishna-pratipat; lagna Karka 05:05, Simha 05:08, Kanya 08:09, Tula 11:09, Vrischika 14:11, Dhanu 16:55, Makara 18:47, Kumbha 19:51

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Dhanishtha (until 11:58) — longevity (increased vitality); Shatabhisha (from 11:58) — gaining strength; 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 05:05–11:58+1 Auspicious nakshatra 05:05–11:58+1 Yoga Shobhana 05:05–10:31+1 Auspicious tithi 05:05–00:14 (18.08)0 Chaturmasya0 Yoga Atiganda 10:31–12:47−1 Anandadi: Rakshasa 11:58–05:07 (18.08)−1 Eclipse nearby−1 Panchaka all day−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:05–00:14 (18.08)

Panchanga at sunrise 05:05

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Anandadi: Amrita, Auspicious nakshatra; cons: Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi), Panchaka
Month	Shravana (amanta) · Bhadrapada (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Sarvadhari (No. 22) · Shaka 1930 · Vikram 2065 more
Period	Chaturmasya

At sunrise 05:07

Tithi	2Krishna-dvitya (Bhadra, Vidhatr) · until 23:44 more
Nakshatra	Shatabhisha, pada 3 (movable, Varuna, Rahu) · until 12:24 more
Yoga	Atiganda (“great danger”, inauspicious) · until 09:18 more
Karana	Taitila (movable) · until 12:03 more
Vara	Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Kumbha (Aquarius)

Changes during the day

from 09:18	yoga Sukarma
from 12:03	karana Gara
from 12:24	nakshatra Purva-Bhadra
from 23:44	tithi Krishna-tritya
from 23:44	karana Vanija

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:25
Sunrise	05:07
Noon	12:33
Sunset	19:57
End of twilight	20:39
Moonrise	20:06
Moonset	06:54
Day length	14 h 50 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 12:24

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, Shatabhisha (05:07–12:24) is good for sowing.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Bhadra (12:24–19:57) is good for root crops.

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Festivals and periods

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:07–23:44

Anandadi: Amrita 05:07–12:24 Anandadi: Musala 12:24–05:09 (19.08)

Mrityu Panchaka: 23:34 (16.08)–11:13 (21.08)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:54–04:31
Abhijit Muhurta	12:03–13:02
Vijaya Muhurta	15:01–16:00
Godhuli	19:57–20:16
Pradosha	19:57–21:48
Nishitha	00:15–00:52 (19.08)
Amrita Kalam	05:04–06:42, 04:23–05:59 (19.08)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	06:58–08:50
Yamaganda	10:41–12:32
Gulika Kalam	14:24–16:15
Dur Muhurta	13:02–14:01, 16:00–16:59
Varjyam	18:47–20:23

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 05:07–14:07, 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	average 05:07–14:07, 18:43–19:47
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 05:07–14:07, 18:43–19:47
Bathing, washing hair	good 08:05–12:24

Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Shatabhisha until 12:24, Purva-Bhadra from 12:24; tithi Krishna-dvitya; lagna Simha 05:07, Kanya 08:05, Tula 11:05, Vrischika 14:07, Dhanu 16:51, Makara 18:43, Kumbha 19:47

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Shatabhisha (until 12:24) — gaining strength; Purva-Bhadra (from 12:24) — facing death (dangers); Monday — clear, bright complexion.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = −1

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

+1 Anandadi: Amrita 05:07–12:24+1 Auspicious nakshatra 05:07–12:24+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 05:07–23:44+1 Yoga Sukarma 09:18–05:09 (19.08)0 Chaturmasya−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 12:24–05:09 (19.08)−1 Anandadi: Musala 12:24–05:09 (19.08)−1 Eclipse nearby−1 Panchaka all day−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:07–23:44

Panchanga at sunrise 05:07

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Bhadra on earth, Anandadi: Kana
Month	Shravana (amanta) · Bhadrapada (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Sarvadhari (No. 22) · Shaka 1930 · Vikram 2065 more
Period	Chaturmasya
Festivals	Kajari Teej

At sunrise 05:09

Tithi	3Krishna-tritya (Jaya, Vishnu) · until 22:48 more
Nakshatra	Purva-Bhadra, pada 3 (fierce, Aja Ekapad - sunbeam or lightning strike, Jupiter) · until 12:23 more
Yoga	Sukarma (“good deed”, auspicious) · until 07:44 more
Karana	Vanija (movable) · until 11:19 more
Vara	Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Kumbha (Aquarius)

Changes during the day

from 07:44	yoga Dhriti
from 11:19	karana Vishti
from 12:23	nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra
from 22:48	tithi Krishna-chaturti
from 22:48	karana Bava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:27
Sunrise	05:09
Noon	12:33
Sunset	19:55
End of twilight	20:37
Moonrise	20:13
Moonset	08:19
Day length	14 h 46 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 12:23

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 (05:09–12:23) is good for root crops.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Bhadra (12:23–19:55) is good for sowing.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 11:19–19:55: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

Kajari Teej · Parvati (Gauri)

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

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 23:44 (18.08)–22:48
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:09–22:48 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 12:23–05:11 (20.08) Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 12:23–05:11 (20.08)

Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 12:23–22:48

Anandadi: Siddhi 12:23–05:11 (20.08) Anandadi: Kana 05:09–12:23

Bhadra on earth: 11:19–22:48; Bhadra Puchha 18:46–19:55; Bhadra Mukha 19:55–21:50
Mrityu Panchaka: 23:34 (16.08)–11:13 (21.08)

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	04:23–05:59

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	16:14–18:04
Yamaganda	08:51–10:41
Gulika Kalam	12:32–14:23
Dur Muhurta	08:06–09:05, 23:37–00:14 (20.08)
Varjyam	21:49–23:23

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 08:01–11:19

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 08:01–11:19
Cutting fingernails	bad throughout the daytime
Cutting toenails	average 08:01–11:19
Bathing, washing hair	average 08:01–19:55

Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Purva-Bhadra until 12:23, Uttara-Bhadra from 12:23; tithi Krishna-tritya; lagna Simha 05:09, Kanya 08:01, Tula 11:01, Vrischika 14:03, Dhanu 16:47, Makara 18:39, Kumbha 19:44

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Purva-Bhadra (until 12:23) — facing death (dangers); Uttara-Bhadra (from 12:23) — a good life; Tuesday — harm to longevity.

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

Bhadra on earth 11:19–19:55: no shaving or haircuts during Vishti Karana (according to the Muhurta Chintamani, Bhadra does harm when it is on earth; in heaven and in the netherworld its influence on earth is weak).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −1

Avoid starting important matters: Bhadra on earth

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 12:23–05:11 (20.08)+1 Anandadi: Siddhi 12:23–05:11 (20.08)+1 Yoga Sukarma 05:09–07:44+1 Auspicious tithi 05:09–22:48+1 Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 12:23–05:11 (20.08)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 12:23–05:11 (20.08)0 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 12:23–22:48 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Chaturmasya0 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:09–22:48 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Panchaka all day−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 05:09–12:23−3 Anandadi: Kana 05:09–12:23−3 Bhadra on earth 11:19–22:48

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 — Anandadi: Utpata, Rikta tithi
Month	Shravana (amanta) · Bhadrapada (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Sarvadhari (No. 22) · Shaka 1930 · Vikram 2065 more
Period	Chaturmasya
Festivals	Sankashti Chaturthi (Heramba)

At sunrise 05:11

Tithi	4Krishna-chaturti (Rikta, Yama) · until 21:30 more
Nakshatra	Uttara-Bhadra, pada 3 (fixed, Ahirbudhyana (Serpent of the Deep - Milky Way under the horizon), Saturn) · until 11:58 more
Yoga	Dhriti (“steadfastness, firmness”, auspicious) · until 05:50 more
Karana	Bava (movable) · until 10:12 more
Vara	Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Mina (Pisces)

Changes during the day

from 05:50	yoga Shula
from 10:12	karana Balava
from 11:58	nakshatra Revati
from 21:30	tithi Krishna-panchami
from 21:30	karana Kaulava
from 03:39 (21.08)	yoga Ganda

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:29
Sunrise	05:11
Noon	12:32
Sunset	19:53
End of twilight	20:34
Moonrise	20:22
Moonset	09:45
Day length	14 h 41 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 11:58

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Bhadra (05:11–11:58) is good for sowing.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Revati (11:58–19:53) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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Festivals and periods

Sankashti Chaturthi (Heramba) · Ganesha

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

Rule: at moonrise, 20:22
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Anandadi: Lumbaka 05:11–11:58 Anandadi: Utpata 11:58–05:13 (21.08)

Mrityu Panchaka: 23:34 (16.08)–11:13 (21.08)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:57–04:34
Abhijit Muhurta	none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday
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	07:15–08:49

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	12:32–14:22
Yamaganda	07:01–08:51
Gulika Kalam	10:42–12:32
Dur Muhurta	12:02–13:01
Varjyam	23:36–01:09 (21.08)

Haircut and shaving

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

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

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

Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra until 11:58, Revati from 11:58; tithi Krishna-chaturti; lagna Simha 05:11, Kanya 07:57, Tula 10:58, Vrischika 13:59, Dhanu 16:43, Makara 18:35, Kumbha 19:40

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Uttara-Bhadra (until 11:58) — a good life; Revati (from 11:58) — increase in property; Wednesday — favour of the authorities.

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

Krishna-chaturti 05:11–19:53: 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

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −3

+1 Auspicious nakshatra 05:11–11:58+1 Yoga Dhriti 05:11–05:50+1 Auspicious weekday0 Chaturmasya0 Yoga Shula 05:50–07:39−1 Panchaka all day−2 Rikta tithi 05:11–21:30−3 Anandadi: Utpata 11:58–05:13 (21.08)

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

Panchanga at sunrise 05:11

Summary	Best day — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi); auspicious time — after 11:13
Month	Shravana (amanta) · Bhadrapada (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Sarvadhari (No. 22) · Shaka 1930 · Vikram 2065 more
Period	Chaturmasya

At sunrise 05:13

Tithi	5Krishna-panchami (Purna, Soma) · until 19:53 more
Nakshatra	Revati, pada 3 (soft, Pushan (Prosperous), Mercury) · until 11:13 more Gandamula
Yoga	Ganda (“danger, knot”, inauspicious) · until 01:13 (22.08) more
Karana	Kaulava (movable) · until 08:44 more
Vara	Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Mina (Pisces)

Changes during the day

from 08:44	karana Taitila
from 11:13	nakshatra Ashwini
from 19:53	tithi Krishna-shashti
from 19:53	karana Gara
from 01:13 (22.08)	yoga Vriddhi

Sun and Moon

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

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 11:13

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, Revati (05:13–11:13) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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Festivals and periods

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:13–19:53 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day

Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 19:53–05:15 (22.08)

Anandadi: Mitra 05:13–11:13 Anandadi: Manasa 11:13–05:15 (22.08)

Mrityu Panchaka: 23:34 (16.08)–11:13
Gandanta (nakshatra): 05:26–16:59
Gandanta (tithi): 19:30–20:15
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Revati

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:58–04:36
Abhijit Muhurta	12:02–13:01
Vijaya Muhurta	14:58–15:56
Godhuli	19:50–20:09
Pradosha	19:50–21:43
Nishitha	00:14–00:51 (22.08)
Amrita Kalam	08:54–10:27, 03:18–04:50 (22.08)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	14:21–16:11
Yamaganda	05:13–07:03
Gulika Kalam	08:52–10:42
Dur Muhurta	10:05–11:04, 15:56–16:55
Varjyam	none on this day

Haircut and shaving

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

Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Revati until 11:13, Ashwini from 11:13; tithi Krishna-panchami; lagna Simha 05:13, Kanya 07:53, Tula 10:54, Vrischika 13:55, Dhanu 16:39, Makara 18:31, Kumbha 19:36

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Revati (until 11:13) — increase in property; Ashwini (from 11:13) — joy; 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 11:13

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:13–19:53+1 Anandadi: Mitra 05:13–11:13+1 Auspicious nakshatra 05:13–11:13+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 05:13–19:530 Chaturmasya0 Yoga Ganda 05:13–05:49−1 Panchaka 05:13–11:13

Panchanga at sunrise 05:13

Summary	Best day — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Ravi Yoga; auspicious time — after 10:12
Month	Shravana (amanta) · Bhadrapada (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Sarvadhari (No. 22) · Shaka 1930 · Vikram 2065 more
Period	Chaturmasya

At sunrise 05:15

Tithi	6Krishna-shashti (Nanda, Kartikeya) · until 18:00 more
Nakshatra	Ashwini, pada 4 (light, Ashwini Kumara, Ketu) · until 10:12 more Gandamula
Yoga	Vriddhi (“growth, increase”, auspicious) · until 22:36 more
Karana	Gara (movable) · until 06:58 more
Vara	Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Mesha (Aries)

Changes during the day

from 06:58	karana Vanija
from 10:12	nakshatra Bharani
from 18:00	tithi Krishna-saptami
from 18:00	karana Vishti
from 22:36	yoga Dhruva
from 04:59 (23.08)	karana Bava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:34
Sunrise	05:15
Noon	12:32
Sunset	19:48
End of twilight	20:29
Moonrise	20:46
Moonset	12:47
Day length	14 h 32 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 10:12	from 18:00

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Bharani (10:12–19:48) is good for root crops.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 18:00–19:48: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 05:15–10:12 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:15–18:00 Ravi Yoga 10:12–05:17 (23.08)

Krakacha Yoga 18:00–05:17 (23.08) Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 18:00–05:17 (23.08)

Anandadi: Vajra 05:15–10:12 Anandadi: Mudgara 10:12–05:17 (23.08)

Bhadra in heaven: 18:00–04:59 (23.08); Bhadra Puchha 22:23–23:29; Bhadra Mukha 23:29–01:19 (23.08)
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Ashwini

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:00–04:37
Abhijit Muhurta	12:02–13:00
Vijaya Muhurta	14:57–15:55
Godhuli	19:48–20:07
Pradosha	19:48–21:42
Nishitha	00:13–00:51 (23.08)
Amrita Kalam	04:24–05:55 (23.08)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	10:42–12:31
Yamaganda	16:10–17:59
Gulika Kalam	07:04–08:53
Dur Muhurta	08:09–09:08, 13:00–13:59
Varjyam	06:22–07:54, 19:18–20:49

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 05:15–13:51, 18:00–19:48

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 05:15–13:51, 18:00–19:48
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 05:15–13:51, 18:00–19:48
Bathing, washing hair	good 07:50–10:12

Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Ashwini until 10:12, Bharani from 10:12; tithi Krishna-shashti until 18:00, Krishna-saptami from 18:00; lagna Simha 05:15, Kanya 07:50, Tula 10:50, Vrischika 13:51, Dhanu 16:35, Makara 18:27, Kumbha 19:32

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Ashwini (until 10:12) — joy; Bharani (from 10:12) — facing death (dangers); 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 = +8

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

Auspicious time begins after 10:12

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 05:15–10:12+2 Ravi Yoga 10:12–05:17 (23.08)+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:15–18:00+1 Auspicious nakshatra 05:15–10:12+1 Yoga Vriddhi 05:15–22:36+1 Auspicious weekday0 Chaturmasya0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 18:00–05:17 (23.08) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Vishti (Bhadra) 18:00–04:59 (23.08)0 Krakacha Yoga 18:00–05:17 (23.08)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 10:12–05:17 (23.08)−1 Anandadi: Vajra 05:15–10:12

Panchanga at sunrise 05:15

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Ravi Yoga, Anandadi: Dhwaja; cons: Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Fierce or sharp nakshatra
Month	Shravana (amanta) · Bhadrapada (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Sarvadhari (No. 22) · Shaka 1930 · Vikram 2065 more
Period	Chaturmasya
Festivals	Kalashtami

At sunrise 05:17

Tithi	7Krishna-saptami (Bhadra, Indra) · until 15:55 more
Nakshatra	Bharani, pada 4 (fierce, Yama (Dharma-raja), Venus) · until 08:57 more
Yoga	Dhruva (“fixed, constant (the Pole Star)”, auspicious) · until 19:48 more
Karana	Bava (movable) · until 15:55 more
Vara	Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Mesha (Aries)

Changes during the day

from 08:57	nakshatra Krittika
from 15:55	tithi Krishna-ashtami
from 15:55	karana Balava
from 19:48	yoga Vyaghata
from 02:49 (24.08)	karana Kaulava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:36
Sunrise	05:17
Noon	12:32
Sunset	19:45
End of twilight	20:26
Moonrise	21:08
Moonset	14:21
Day length	14 h 28 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 08:57	from 15:55

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Bharani (05:17–08:57) is good for root crops.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Krittika (08:57–19:45) 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, 19:45–21:40
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 05:17–08:57 Tripushkar Yoga 08:57–15:55

Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:17–15:55 Jwalamukhi Yoga 15:55–05:19 (24.08)

Anandadi: Dhwaja 08:57–05:19 (24.08) Anandadi: Dhwanksha 05:17–08:57

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:01–04:39
Abhijit Muhurta	12:02–13:00
Vijaya Muhurta	14:56–15:54
Godhuli	19:45–20:04
Pradosha	19:45–21:40
Nishitha	00:13–00:51 (24.08)
Amrita Kalam	04:24–05:55, 05:16–06:46 (24.08)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	08:54–10:42
Yamaganda	14:20–16:08
Gulika Kalam	05:17–07:05
Dur Muhurta	05:17–06:15, 06:15–07:13
Varjyam	20:14–21:44

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 07:46–13:47

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	average 07:46–13:47
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 07:46–13:47
Bathing, washing hair	average 07:46–16:31, 18:23–19:28

Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Bharani until 08:57, Krittika from 08:57; tithi Krishna-saptami until 15:55, Krishna-ashtami from 15:55; lagna Simha 05:17, Kanya 07:46, Tula 10:46, Vrischika 13:47, Dhanu 16:31, Makara 18:23, Kumbha 19:28

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Bharani (until 08:57) — facing death (dangers); Krittika (from 08:57) — consumption (a wasting disease); Saturday — decline of physical strength.

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

Krishna-ashtami 15:55–19:45: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = −2

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

+2 Ravi Yoga 05:17–08:57+1 Anandadi: Dhwaja 08:57–05:19 (24.08)+1 Yoga Dhruva 05:17–19:480 Chaturmasya0 Tripushkar Yoga 08:57–15:550 Ashtami 15:55–05:19 (24.08)−1 Jwalamukhi Yoga 15:55–05:19 (24.08)−1 Anandadi: Dhwanksha 05:17–08:57−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 05:17–08:57−2 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:17–15:55

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	Ordinary day — pros: Anandadi: Prajapati, Auspicious nakshatra; cons: Ashtami, Jwalamukhi Yoga
Month	Shravana (amanta) · Bhadrapada (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Sarvadhari (No. 22) · Shaka 1930 · Vikram 2065 more
Period	Chaturmasya
Festivals	Krishna Janmashtami

At sunrise 05:19

Tithi	8Krishna-ashtami (Jaya, Vasus) · until 13:41 more
Nakshatra	Krittika, pada 4 (mixed, Agni, Sun) · until 07:31 more
Yoga	Vyaghata (“crushing blow”, inauspicious) · until 16:53 more
Karana	Kaulava (movable) · until 13:41 more
Vara	Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Vrishabha (Taurus)

Changes during the day

from 07:31	nakshatra Rohini
from 13:41	tithi Krishna-navami
from 13:41	karana Taitila
from 16:53	yoga Harshana
from 00:31 (25.08)	karana Gara

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:38
Sunrise	05:19
Noon	12:31
Sunset	19:43
End of twilight	20:23
Moonrise	21:44
Moonset	15:50
Day length	14 h 24 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 07:31	from 13:41

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Krittika (05:19–07:31) is good for root crops.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Rohini (07:31–19:43) is good for sowing.

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Festivals and periods

Krishna Janmashtami · Krishna

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

Rule: nishitha vyapini: midnight, 00:12–00:51 (25.08)
on the first day Ashtami at midnight without Rohini, and on the second Ashtami at sunrise with Rohini at midnight (Jayanti) — the second day is chosen

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Jwalamukhi Yoga 05:19–07:31 Jwalamukhi Yoga 13:41–05:21 (25.08)

Anandadi: Prajapati 07:31–05:21 (25.08) Anandadi: Dhumra 05:19–07:31

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	00:12–00:51 (25.08)
Amrita Kalam	05:16–06:46, 02:59–04:29 (25.08)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	17:55–19:43
Yamaganda	12:31–14:19
Gulika Kalam	16:07–17:55
Dur Muhurta	17:48–18:45
Varjyam	22:30–00:00 (25.08)

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 07:42–16:27, 18:19–19:24

Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Krittika until 07:31, Rohini from 07:31; tithi Krishna-ashtami until 13:41, Krishna-navami from 13:41; lagna Simha 05:19, Kanya 07:42, Tula 10:42, Vrischika 13:43, Dhanu 16:27, Makara 18:19, Kumbha 19:24

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Krittika (until 07:31) — consumption (a wasting disease); Rohini (from 07:31) — destruction of all misfortunes; Sunday — physical well-being.

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

Krishna-ashtami 05:19–13:41: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Krishna-navami 13:41–19:43: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = 0

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

+1 Anandadi: Prajapati 07:31–05:21 (25.08)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 07:31–05:21 (25.08)0 Yoga Harshana 16:53–05:21 (25.08)0 Chaturmasya0 Anandadi: Dhumra 05:19–07:310 Jwalamukhi Yoga 05:19–07:31−1 Jwalamukhi Yoga 13:41–05:21 (25.08)−1 Ashtami 05:19–13:41

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

Panchanga at sunrise 05:19

Summary	Best day — Amrita Siddhi Yoga, Anandadi: Ananda; auspicious time — after 11:21
Month	Shravana (amanta) · Bhadrapada (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Sarvadhari (No. 22) · Shaka 1930 · Vikram 2065 more
Period	Chaturmasya
Festivals	Nandotsava, Dahi Handi

At sunrise 05:21

Tithi	9Krishna-navami (Rikta, Serpent (Naga)) · until 11:21 more
Nakshatra	Rohini, pada 4 (fixed, Prajapati (Brahma - Creator), Moon) · until 05:59 more
Yoga	Harshana (“delighting”, auspicious) · until 13:54 more
Karana	Gara (movable) · until 11:21 more
Vara	Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Vrishabha (Taurus)

Changes during the day

from 05:59	nakshatra Mrigashirsha
from 11:21	tithi Krishna-dashami
from 11:21	karana Vanija
from 13:54	yoga Vajra
from 22:09	karana Vishti
from 04:23 (26.08)	nakshatra Ardra

Sun and Moon

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

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 05:59	from 11:21

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Rohini (05:21–05:59) is good for sowing.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Mrigashirsha (05:59–19:40) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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Festivals and periods

Nandotsava, Dahi Handi · Krishna

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

Rule: relative to a neighbouring festival

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 05:21–04:23 (26.08) Amrita Siddhi Yoga 05:59–04:23 (26.08)

Jwalamukhi Yoga 05:21–05:59

Anandadi: Vardhamana 05:21–05:59 Anandadi: Ananda 05:59–04:23 (26.08) Anandadi: Kaladanda 04:23–05:23 (26.08)

Bhadra in heaven: 22:09–08:58 (26.08); Bhadra Puchha 23:47–00:52 (26.08); Bhadra Mukha 00:52–02:40 (26.08)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:04–04:42
Abhijit Muhurta	12:02–12:59
Vijaya Muhurta	14:54–15:51
Godhuli	19:40–20:00
Pradosha	19:40–21:37
Nishitha	00:12–00:51 (26.08)
Amrita Kalam	20:11–21:40

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	07:08–08:56
Yamaganda	10:43–12:31
Gulika Kalam	14:18–16:05
Dur Muhurta	12:59–13:56, 15:51–16:48
Varjyam	11:13–12:42

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 11:21–13:39, 18:15–19:20

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 11:21–13:39, 18:15–19:20
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	good 11:21–13:39, 18:15–19:20
Bathing, washing hair	good 11:21–16:23, 18:15–19:20

Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Rohini until 05:59, Mrigashirsha from 05:59; tithi Krishna-navami until 11:21, Krishna-dashami from 11:21; lagna Simha 05:21, Kanya 07:38, Tula 10:38, Vrischika 13:39, Dhanu 16:23, Makara 18:15, Kumbha 19:20

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Rohini (until 05:59) — destruction of all misfortunes; Mrigashirsha (from 05:59) — abundance (well-being, prosperity); Monday — clear, bright complexion.

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

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

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Best day · score S = +5

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

Auspicious time begins after 11:21

+4 Amrita Siddhi Yoga 05:59–04:23 (26.08)+1 Anandadi: Ananda 05:59–04:23 (26.08)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 05:21–05:59+1 Yoga Harshana 05:21–13:54+1 Auspicious weekday0 Chaturmasya0 Jwalamukhi Yoga 05:21–05:59 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Yoga Vajra 13:54–14:57−1 Surya Dagdha tithi 11:21–05:23 (26.08)−2 Rikta tithi 05:21–11:21

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 05:21

Summary	Unfavourable day — Yamaghanta, many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower)
Month	Shravana (amanta) · Bhadrapada (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Sarvadhari (No. 22) · Shaka 1930 · Vikram 2065 more
Period	Chaturmasya
Festivals	Aja Ekadashi (Annada)

At sunrise 05:23

Tithi	10Krishna-dashami (Purna, Dharma) · until 08:58 more
Nakshatra	Ardra, pada 1 (sharp, Rudra (Roaring, angry image of Shiva), Rahu) · until 02:48 (27.08) more
Yoga	Vajra (“diamond, thunderbolt”, inauspicious) · until 10:53 more
Karana	Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 08:58 more
Vara	Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Mithuna (Gemini)

Changes during the day

from 08:58	tithi Krishna-ekadashi
from 08:58	karana Bava
from 10:53	yoga Siddhi
from 19:47	karana Balava
from 02:48 (27.08)	nakshatra Punarvasu

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:42
Sunrise	05:23
Noon	12:31
Sunset	19:38
End of twilight	20:18
Moonrise	none
Moonset	17:54
Day length	14 h 15 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 08:58

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

Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 05:23–08:58: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

Aja Ekadashi (Annada) · Vishnu

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

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 08:58–06:36 (27.08)
Dwadashi ends before the next sunrise — to break the fast on Dwadashi, Smartas fast the day before, on the day Ekadashi begins
Parana (breaking the fast): 13:55–16:45 (27.08)
Vaishnava date: 27.08

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Krakacha Yoga 05:23–08:58 Yamaghanta 05:23–02:48 (27.08) Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:58–05:25 (27.08)

Anandadi: Chara 05:23–02:48 (27.08) Anandadi: Sthira 02:48–05:25 (27.08)

Bhadra in heaven: 22:09 (25.08)–08:58; Bhadra Puchha 23:47 (25.08)–00:52; Bhadra Mukha 00:52–02:40
Gandanta (tithi): 08:36–09:20
Surya Dagdha tithi: Krishna-dashami

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:05–04:44
Abhijit Muhurta	12:02–12:59
Vijaya Muhurta	14:53–15:50
Godhuli	19:38–19:57
Pradosha	19:38–21:35
Nishitha	00:12–00:51 (27.08)
Amrita Kalam	17:28–18:57

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	16:04–17:51
Yamaganda	08:56–10:43
Gulika Kalam	12:30–14:17
Dur Muhurta	08:14–09:11, 23:33–00:12 (27.08)
Varjyam	12:14–13:44

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: bad throughout the daytime

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

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

Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Ardra; tithi Krishna-dashami until 08:58, Krishna-ekadashi from 08:58; lagna Simha 05:23, 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: Ardra — sadness; 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

Unfavourable day · score S = −9

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

+1 Yoga Siddhi 10:53–05:25 (27.08)+1 Anandadi: Chara 05:23–02:48 (27.08)0 Chaturmasya−1 Vishti (Bhadra) 05:23–08:58−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Surya Dagdha tithi 05:23–08:58−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 05:23–02:48 (27.08)−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:58–05:25 (27.08)−3 Krakacha Yoga 05:23–08:58−3 Yamaghanta 05:23–02:48 (27.08)

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 05:23

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Vyatipata, Kshaya tithi
Month	Shravana (amanta) · Bhadrapada (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Sarvadhari (No. 22) · Shaka 1930 · Vikram 2065 more
Period	Chaturmasya
Festivals	Aja Ekadashi (Annada) — Vaishnava fast

At sunrise 05:25

Tithi	11Krishna-ekadashi (Nanda, Rudra) · until 06:36 more
Nakshatra	Punarvasu, pada 1 (movable, Aditi, Jupiter) · until 01:17 (28.08) more
Yoga	Siddhi (“success, accomplishment”, auspicious) · until 07:53 more
Karana	Balava (movable) · until 06:36 more
Vara	Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Mithuna (Gemini)

Changes during the day

from 06:36	tithi Krishna-dvadashi (kshaya: not present at any sunrise)
from 06:36	karana Kaulava
from 07:53	yoga Vyatipata
from 17:28	karana Taitila
from 01:17 (28.08)	nakshatra Pushya
from 04:21 (28.08)	tithi Krishna-trayodashi
from 04:21 (28.08)	karana Gara
from 04:58 (28.08)	yoga Variyana

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:44
Sunrise	05:25
Noon	12:31
Sunset	19:35
End of twilight	20:15
Moonrise	00:01
Moonset	18:25
Day length	14 h 10 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 06:36

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, Punarvasu (05:25–19:35) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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Festivals and periods

Aja Ekadashi (Annada) — Vaishnava fast · Vishnu

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

Smarta date: 26.08
Smartas fast the day before so as to break the fast while it is still Dwadashi; Vaishnavas fast on the day when Ekadashi prevails at sunrise.

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:36–04:21 (28.08)

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:21–05:26 (28.08)

Anandadi: Matanga 01:17–05:26 (28.08) Anandadi: Gada 05:25–01:17 (28.08)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:06–04:45
Abhijit Muhurta	none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday
Vijaya Muhurta	14:52–15:48
Godhuli	19:35–19:55
Pradosha	19:35–21:34
Nishitha	00:11–00:51 (28.08)
Amrita Kalam	23:03–00:33 (28.08)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	12:30–14:16
Yamaganda	07:11–08:57
Gulika Kalam	10:44–12:30
Dur Muhurta	12:02–12:58
Varjyam	14:03–15:33

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 07:30–07:53

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 07:30–07:53
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	good 07:30–07:53
Bathing, washing hair	average throughout the daytime

Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Punarvasu; tithi Krishna-ekadashi until 06:36, Krishna-dvadashi from 06:36; lagna Simha 05:25, 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: Punarvasu — strength of spirit (bravery, resilience); Wednesday — favour of the authorities.

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

Vyatipata 07:53–19:35: auspicious undertakings, including haircuts, are avoided during this yoga (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = 0

Avoid starting important matters: Vyatipata, Kshaya tithi

+2 Yoga Siddhi 05:25–07:53+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:36–04:21 (28.08)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 05:25–01:17 (28.08)+1 Auspicious weekday0 Chaturmasya−1 Anandadi: Gada 05:25–01:17 (28.08)−2 Kshaya tithi−3 Vyatipata 07:53–04:58 (28.08)

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

Panchanga at sunrise 05:25

Summary	Best day — Amrita Siddhi Yoga, Pushya
Month	Shravana (amanta) · Bhadrapada (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Sarvadhari (No. 22) · Shaka 1930 · Vikram 2065 more
Period	Chaturmasya
Festivals	Pradosha Vrat

At sunrise 05:26

Tithi	13Krishna-trayodashi (Jaya, God of Love) · until 02:15 (29.08) more
Nakshatra	Pushya, pada 1 (light, Brhaspati, Saturn) · until 23:57 more
Yoga	Variyana (“excellent, best”, auspicious) · until 02:12 (29.08) more
Karana	Gara (movable) · until 15:16 more
Vara	Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Karka (Cancer)

Changes during the day

from 15:16	karana Vanija
from 23:57	nakshatra Ashlesha
from 02:12 (29.08)	yoga Parigha
from 02:15 (29.08)	tithi Krishna-chaturdashi
from 02:15 (29.08)	karana Vishti

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:47
Sunrise	05:26
Noon	12:30
Sunset	19:33
End of twilight	20:13
Moonrise	01:34
Moonset	18:44
Day length	14 h 06 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, Pushya (05:26–19:33) is good for sowing.

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Festivals and periods

Pradosha Vrat · Shiva

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

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Amrita Siddhi Yoga 05:26–23:57 Guru Pushya Yoga 05:26–23:57 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 05:26–23:57

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 02:15–05:28 (29.08)

Anandadi: Shubha 05:26–23:57 Anandadi: Amrita 23:57–05:28 (29.08)

Bhadra on earth: 02:15–13:18 (29.08); Bhadra Mukha 02:15–04:06 (29.08); Bhadra Puchha 12:14–13:20 (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	17:54–19:25

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	14:15–16:01
Yamaganda	05:26–07:12
Gulika Kalam	08:58–10:44
Dur Muhurta	10:09–11:05, 15:47–16:44
Varjyam	08:51–10:21

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 Thursday; nakshatra Pushya; tithi Krishna-trayodashi; 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: Pushya — increase in wealth; Thursday — success.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Best day · score S = +9

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

+4 Amrita Siddhi Yoga 05:26–23:57+2 Pushya 05:26–23:57+1 Anandadi: Shubha 05:26–23:57+1 Yoga Variyana 05:26–02:12 (29.08)+1 Auspicious weekday0 Chaturmasya

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

Panchanga at sunrise 05:26

Summary	Unfavourable day — Anandadi: Mrityu, many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower)
Month	Shravana (amanta) · Bhadrapada (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Sarvadhari (No. 22) · Shaka 1930 · Vikram 2065 more
Period	Chaturmasya
Festivals	Masik Shivaratri

At sunrise 05:28

Tithi	14Krishna-chaturdashi (Rikta, Kali) · until 00:26 (30.08) more
Nakshatra	Ashlesha, pada 1 (sharp, Naga - the lord of snakes (Sharpa), Mercury) · until 22:51 more Gandamula
Yoga	Parigha (“bolt, barrier”, inauspicious) · until 23:38 more
Karana	Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 13:18 more
Vara	Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Karka (Cancer)

Changes during the day

from 13:18	karana Shakuni
from 22:51	nakshatra Magha
from 23:38	yoga Shiva
from 00:26 (30.08)	tithi Amavasya
from 00:26 (30.08)	karana Chatushpada

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:49
Sunrise	05:28
Noon	12:30
Sunset	19:30
End of twilight	20:10
Moonrise	03:10
Moonset	18:57
Day length	14 h 01 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise

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

Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 05:28–13:18: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Shakuni 13:18–19:30: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it (it is suitable for sowing).
Krishna-chaturdashi 05:28–19:30: according to the Kalaprakashika, ploughing on Chaturdashi puts the owner’s life in danger.

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Festivals and periods

Masik Shivaratri · Shiva

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

Rule: nishitha vyapini: midnight, 00:10–00:26 (30.08)
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Anandadi: Mrityu 05:28–22:51 Anandadi: Kana 22:51–05:30 (30.08)

Bhadra on earth: 02:15–13:18; Bhadra Mukha 02:15–04:06; Bhadra Puchha 12:14–13:20
Gandanta (nakshatra): 17:06–04:38 (30.08)
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Ashlesha

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	21:19–22:51

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	10:44–12:29
Yamaganda	16:00–17:45
Gulika Kalam	07:14–08:59
Dur Muhurta	08:17–09:13, 12:57–13:54
Varjyam	12:10–13:41

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 07:22–16:07, 18:00–19:04

Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Ashlesha; tithi Krishna-chaturdashi; 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: Ashlesha — physical affliction (suffering); Friday — universal respect.

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

Krishna-chaturdashi 05:28–19:30: a Rikta and Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Bhadra on earth 05:28–13:18: 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).
Friday: B. V. Raman advises against cutting nails (the rating above is the site’s summary, which uses the same weekdays for nails as for haircuts, so Friday counts as auspicious).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Unfavourable day · score S = −10

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

Avoid starting important matters: Krishna Chaturdashi, Bhadra on earth

+1 Auspicious weekday0 Chaturmasya−1 Yoga Parigha 05:28–12:55−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 05:28–22:51−3 Anandadi: Mrityu 05:28–22:51−3 Krishna Chaturdashi 05:28–00:26 (30.08)−3 Bhadra on earth 05:28–13:18

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	Avoid starting important matters — Amavasya, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
Month	Shravana (amanta) · Bhadrapada (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Sarvadhari (No. 22) · Shaka 1930 · Vikram 2065 more
Period	Chaturmasya
Festivals	Shani Amavasya · Shravana Amavasya (Pithori, Pola)

At sunrise 05:30

Tithi	30Amavasya (Purna, Pitris (ancestors)) · until 22:58 more
Nakshatra	Magha, pada 2 (fierce, Pitris or Pitars - ancestors of the clan, forefathers, Ketu) · until 22:06 more Gandamula
Yoga	Shiva (“auspicious, benevolent”, auspicious) · until 21:22 more
Karana	Chatushpada (fixed, inauspicious) · until 11:39 more
Vara	Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Simha (Leo)

Changes during the day

from 11:39	karana Naga
from 21:22	yoga Siddha
from 22:06	nakshatra Purva-Phalguni
from 22:58	tithi Shukla-pratipat
from 22:58	karana Kimstughna

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:51
Sunrise	05:30
Noon	12:30
Sunset	19:28
End of twilight	20:07
Moonrise	04:42
Moonset	19:06
Day length	13 h 57 min

Sky

New moon (Amavasya)	22:58

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:

According to the Kalaprakashika, Magha (05:30–19:28) is good for sowing, for root crops.
Chatushpada 05:30–11:39: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Naga 11:39–19:28: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

Shani Amavasya · Shani (Saturn)

A new moon on a Saturday — the best day to propitiate Shani: oil lamps, charity of black sesame and oil, worship of Hanuman.

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 00:26–22:58
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Shravana Amavasya (Pithori, Pola) · Pitris (ancestors)

The new moon of Shravana — Pithori Amavasya (mothers pray for their children) and Pola (worship of bullocks in Maharashtra).

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 00:26–22:58
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Anandadi: Padma 05:30–22:06 Anandadi: Lumbaka 22:06–05:32 (31.08)

Gandanta (tithi): 22:35–23:21
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Magha

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:10–04:50
Abhijit Muhurta	12:01–12:57
Vijaya Muhurta	14:49–15:44
Godhuli	19:28–19:48
Pradosha	19:28–21:29
Nishitha	00:10–00:50 (31.08)
Amrita Kalam	19:47–21:20

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	09:00–10:44
Yamaganda	14:14–15:58
Gulika Kalam	05:30–07:15
Dur Muhurta	05:30–06:26, 06:26–07:22
Varjyam	10:29–12:02

Haircut and shaving

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

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

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

Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Magha; tithi Amavasya; lagna Simha 05:30, Kanya 07:18, Tula 10:18, Vrischika 13:19, Dhanu 16:04, Makara 17:56, Kumbha 19:00

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

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

Amavasya 05:30–19:28: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −3

Avoid starting important matters: Amavasya

+1 Anandadi: Padma 05:30–22:06+1 Yoga Shiva 05:30–21:220 Chaturmasya−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 05:30–22:06−3 Amavasya 05:30–22:58

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

Panchanga at sunrise 05:30

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Yoga Siddha, Anandadi: Chhatra; cons: Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi), Fierce or sharp nakshatra
Month	Bhadrapada (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Sarvadhari (No. 22) · Shaka 1930 · Vikram 2065 more
Period	Chaturmasya

At sunrise 05:32

Tithi	1Shukla-pratipat (Nanda, Brahma) · until 21:57 more
Nakshatra	Purva-Phalguni, pada 2 (fierce, Bhaga (Share, Distributor) - god of wealth and family, Venus) · until 21:48 more
Yoga	Siddha (“perfected, accomplished”, auspicious) · until 19:27 more
Karana	Kimstughna (fixed) · until 10:23 more
Vara	Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Simha (Leo)

Changes during the day

from 10:23	karana Bava
from 19:27	yoga Sadhya
from 21:48	nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni
from 21:57	tithi Shukla-dvitya
from 21:57	karana Balava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:53
Sunrise	05:32
Noon	12:29
Sunset	19:25
End of twilight	20:04
Moonrise	06:11
Moonset	19:14
Day length	13 h 52 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise

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 (05:32–19:25) is good for root crops.
Kimstughna 05:32–10:23: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 21:48–05:34 (01.09) Tripushkar Yoga 21:57–05:34 (01.09)

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:32–21:57

Anandadi: Chhatra 05:32–21:48 Anandadi: Mitra 21:48–05:34 (01.09)

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	15:29–17:04

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	17:41–19:25
Yamaganda	12:29–14:13
Gulika Kalam	15:57–17:41
Dur Muhurta	17:34–18:30
Varjyam	06:00–07:35, 05:04–06:41 (01.09)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: bad throughout the daytime

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

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

Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Purva-Phalguni; tithi Shukla-pratipat; lagna Simha 05:32, Kanya 07:14, Tula 10:14, Vrischika 13:15, Dhanu 16:00, Makara 17:52, Kumbha 18:56

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Purva-Phalguni — ill health; 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 Siddha 05:32–19:27+1 Anandadi: Chhatra 05:32–21:480 Chaturmasya0 Tripushkar Yoga 21:57–05:34 (01.09)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 05:32–21:48−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:32–21:57

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

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

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

Sarvadhari (No. 22 of 60, “all-sustaining”) — A year of support for all: plenty, stability and well-being.
Northern samvatsara: Plava (No. 35)
Shaka Samvat 1930 · Vikram Samvat 2065 · Kali Yuga 5109
Next year — Virodhi, from the new moon before Ugadi (the start of Chaitra) 26.03.2009
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.

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

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

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

Naga (fixed)
Deity: nagas (serpents)
Inauspicious. Suitable only for harsh and forceful deeds, work with things that must stay fixed, and rites connected with serpents.
A karana is half a tithi; there are 60 of them in a lunar month.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The exact 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.

Solar eclipse, total
The Moon covers the Sun (occurs only at new moon). Traditionally it is Rahu’s time: Sutak begins 12 hours (4 praharas) before the eclipse; during the eclipse people refrain from eating and recite mantras, and afterwards take a holy bath and give dana.
The luminary is completely covered: the Sun by the Moon, the Moon by the Earth’s shadow.

The luminary is above the horizon throughout the eclipse — all phases are visible.

A period of ritual impurity before an eclipse: from 9 hours before its start for a lunar eclipse and from 12 hours for a solar one. During this time no new work is started and no food is cooked or eaten (with concessions for children, the elderly and the sick), and temples are closed. Sutak is observed only if the eclipse is visible at this location.

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).

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

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

Shukla-pratipat
digging, plowing, planting trees

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

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

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: 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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

Friday
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Pushya
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Ashlesha
−1 — unfavourable 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.

Amavasya
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-pratipat
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

Karka
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut

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

Kanya
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut

Tula
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut

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

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

Makara
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Eclipse
The day of a visible eclipse and the Sutak before it: no new undertakings are begun, and no cooking or eating is done during Sutak; a time for japa, holy bath and dana.

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

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

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

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

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

Shukla-pratipat
digging, plowing, planting trees

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

nakshatra Magha
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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

Saturday
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Magha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-dvitya
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

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.

Eclipse nearby
An eclipse on a neighbouring Vedic day (the day before, including the night before this day’s sunrise, or the day after): its influence is weaker, but important undertakings are better postponed.

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

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

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

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.

Ravi vara — Sun Day
Lord: Sun
This day is suitable for generosity, celebrations, holidays, performances and festivals. Meetings with high-ranking people and important government affairs are good to carry out on this day.

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

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

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

Shukla-tritya
any undertakings

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

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

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

Yamaghanta
“Bell of Yama” — a combination of weekday and nakshatra: Sun — Magha, Mon — Vishakha, Tue — Ardra, Wed — Mula, Thu — Krittika, Fri — Rohini, Sat — Hasta. One of the most dangerous yogas: travel, surgery and any important new undertakings are avoided.

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

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

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

How it is calculated: the eighths of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day; Yamaganda (Yamaghantaka) is Jupiter’s portion, today part 5. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 12:00–13:30.

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

How it is calculated: Saturn’s portion among the eighths of the daytime (planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day), today part 7. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 15:00–16:30. According to a note by the translator of the Kalaprakashika, Gulika is not considered inauspicious: it is even good for reaping, gathering grain, trade, medical treatment, repaying debts and a number of other activities; the view that whatever is begun during Gulika will repeat itself is a popular (mainly Tamil) belief.

Sunday
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Purva-Phalguni
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-tritya
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

Shukla-tritya
any undertakings

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

nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni
Planting and sowing are allowed.

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

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

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

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 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.

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

Uttara-Phalguni
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-chaturti
−1 — unfavourable 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.

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

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.

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

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

Uttara-Phalguni (12)
Meaning: Following red
Symbol: Half of the bed under the feet (foot)
Deity: Aryaman (Lord of Hospitality)
Type: fixed (dhruva, sthira) — For what is firm and lasting: laying house foundations, housewarming, planting, weddings, taking office, long-term projects.
Vimshottari lord: Sun
Shakti: accumulate and prosper through alliances

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 Uttara-Phalguni
Planting and sowing are allowed.

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

Shukla-panchami
do not fell trees, any undertakings

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Tuesday
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Hasta
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-panchami
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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.

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

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

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.

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.

Shukla-shashti
plowing the ground

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

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

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

Anandadi: 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.

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

Chitra
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-shashti
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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

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

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.

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

Shukla-shashti
plowing the ground

Shukla-saptami
soaking seeds is allowed, farming

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

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

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

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

Swati
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-saptami
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shubha (23) — “goodness, happiness”
Especially auspicious: any auspicious deeds and ceremonies.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

Shukla-saptami (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

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.

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

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

Shukla-saptami
soaking seeds is allowed, farming

Shukla-ashtami
tillage and sowing are forbidden

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

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.

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.

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

Anandadi: 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.

Vishakha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-ashtami
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

Shukla-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)

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

Shukla-ashtami
tillage and sowing are forbidden

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

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.

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.

Shukla-navami
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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.

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)

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

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

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

Shukla-dashami
any undertakings

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

Anuradha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-dashami
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

Jyestha (18)
Meaning: Born before (eldest, chief)
Symbol: Umbrella or earring, amulet, necklace
Deity: Indra (Leader of the Gods)
Type: sharp (tikshna, daruna) — For drastic actions: surgery, severing ties, taming, exorcism, fighting diseases and enemies; unsuitable for other auspicious undertakings (the exception is weddings: Mula is among the nakshatras for marriage).
Vimshottari lord: Mercury
Shakti: rise up and win, draw strength in battle (looking for the limits of fearlessness)

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

Shukla-dashami
any undertakings

Shukla-ekadashi
pruning and weeding

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.

Jyestha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-ekadashi
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Vaidhriti
The nitya yoga of “discord” is in force for most of the day: worldly undertakings are postponed, and the day suits fasting, prayer and spiritual practice.

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

Mula (19)
Meaning: Root
Symbol: Roots, elephant goad, lion's tail (panicle)
Deity: Nirriti (Goddess of Destruction or Alakshmi)
Type: sharp (tikshna, daruna) — For drastic actions: surgery, severing ties, taming, exorcism, fighting diseases and enemies; unsuitable for other auspicious undertakings (the exception is weddings: Mula is among the nakshatras for marriage).
Vimshottari lord: Ketu
Shakti: destroy, crush (also the ability to destroy destruction)

Vaidhriti (27) — “without support, discord”
One of the two most inauspicious yogas: worldly undertakings are not begun in it at all; good for fasting, prayer and spiritual practice.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

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

Shukla-ekadashi
pruning and weeding

Shukla-dvadashi
neutral

Mula
−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.

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.

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

Purva-Ashadha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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

Shukla-triodashi (13, waxing Moon)
Group: Jaya. Deity: God of Love.
The thirteenth lunar day is ruled by the God of love, which is favorable for establishing friendly relations, sensual pleasures, as well as celebrations.

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-triodashi
no pruning or felling

nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha
Planting and sowing are allowed.

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.

Uttara-Ashadha
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-triodashi
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

Uttara-Ashadha (21)
Meaning: Subsequent invincible, insubordinate
Symbol: Small bed
Deity: Vishva-Deva (All Gods)
Type: fixed (dhruva, sthira) — For what is firm and lasting: laying house foundations, housewarming, planting, weddings, taking office, long-term projects.
Vimshottari lord: Sun
Shakti: give an undeniable victory, thanks to alliances and support

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

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

nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha
Planting and sowing are allowed.

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

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).

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.

Shravana
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-chaturdashi
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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

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.

The Sun’s entry into a new sidereal sign — the start of a solar month. The time around this moment (Punya Kala) is favourable for holy baths, dana and worship of the Sun.

Lunar eclipse, partial
The Moon enters the Earth’s shadow (occurs only at full moon). Sutak begins 9 hours (3 praharas) before the eclipse; during it — japa and meditation, afterwards — a holy bath and dana.
Only part of the disc is covered: the Sun’s by the Moon, or the Moon’s by the Earth’s shadow.

The Moon touches the Earth’s penumbra; the dimming is not yet noticeable.

The Moon begins to enter the Earth’s shadow — from this point the eclipse is visible to the naked eye.

The Moon has completely left the Earth’s shadow.

The Moon leaves the penumbra — the eclipse is over.

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).

Purnima
sowing seeds, any undertakings

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

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.

Mrityu Panchaka
Began on a Saturday: the most unfavourable — any risky ventures, journeys and heavy work are avoided.
The Moon in Kumbha or Mina (from the middle of Dhanishtha to the end of Revati). During these five nakshatras people do not travel south, gather firewood or grass, lay a roof or build a bed; cremation is performed with a special rite.

Dhanishtha
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Purnima
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Sankranti day
The Sun moves into a new sign: a time for holy baths, dana and worship of the Sun, but not for new undertakings.

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

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

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

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

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).

Krishna-pratipat
digging, plowing, planting trees

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

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.

Shatabhisha
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-pratipat
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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

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

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

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

Purva-Bhadra
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-dvitya
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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

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

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-tritya
any undertakings

nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra
Planting and sowing are allowed.

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

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

Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra)
An inauspicious combination of tithi and nakshatra (the “empty” nakshatra of a tithi, for example the 6th or 11th tithi with Rohini, the 12th with Ashlesha). Whatever is begun at this time remains without result.

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

Uttara-Bhadra
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-tritya
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

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

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

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

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

Revati
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-chaturti
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shula (9) — “spear, sharp pain”
Inauspicious: disputes and pain; the first 5 ghatis (about 2 h) are skipped.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

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

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

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.

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

Krishna-panchami
any undertakings

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

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.

Ashwini
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-panchami
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

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

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.

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

Krishna-saptami
soaking seeds is allowed, digging the ground

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.

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

Bharani
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-shashti
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-saptami
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-saptami (7, waning Moon)
Group: Bhadra. Deity: Indra.
The seventh day of the waning moon is ruled by Indra and this favors the start of travel, the purchase of vehicles, as well as other matters where movement is a characteristic feature.

Bharani (2)
Meaning: Carrier (porter or loader)
Symbol: Yoni (bosom, source)
Deity: Yama (Dharma-raja)
Type: fierce (ugra, krura) — For destructive and dangerous tasks: demolition, work with fire and weapons, disputes; unsuitable for other auspicious undertakings (the exception is weddings: Magha is among the nakshatras for marriage).
Vimshottari lord: Venus
Shakti: take (take away) something

Dhruva (12) — “fixed, constant (the Pole Star)”
Auspicious: everything lasting — foundations, building, planting, long-term commitments.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

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

Krishna-ashtami
tillage and sowing are forbidden

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.

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.

Jwalamukhi Yoga
“Fire-breathing” yoga: the 1st tithi with Mula, the 5th with Bharani, the 8th with Krittika, the 9th with Rohini, the 10th with Ashlesha. Especially harmful for weddings, housewarmings, sowing and beginning studies.

Krittika
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-ashtami
0 — does not affect the haircut rating

Krishna-ashtami (8, waning Moon)
Group: Jaya. Deity: Vasus.
The ruler of the eighth day of the waning Moon is Vasus, which favors the beginning of military operations, the construction of defenses and fortifications.

Krittika (3)
Meaning: Cutter (chisel) or chopping
Symbol: Sharp tool (axe, razor), flame
Deity: Agni
Type: mixed (mishra, sadharana) — For everyday and routine tasks, work with fire and metal; it is better not to begin important new matters.
Vimshottari lord: Sun
Shakti: burn and ignite others

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

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

Krishna-ashtami
tillage and sowing are forbidden

nakshatra Rohini
Planting and sowing are allowed.

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

Rohini
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-navami
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Harshana (14) — “delighting”
Auspicious: festivals, joyful occasions, rest and recreation.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

Krishna-navami (9, waning Moon)
Group: Rikta. Deity: Serpent (Naga).
The Serpent (Naga) presides over the ninth day of the waning Moon, which is suitable for struggle, destruction, coercion and for efforts to overcome obstacles.

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

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 Rohini
Planting and sowing are allowed.

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

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

Krishna-dashami
any undertakings

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.

Mrigashirsha
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-dashami
0 — does not affect the haircut rating

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

Krishna-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.

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)

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

Krishna-dashami
any undertakings

Krishna-ekadashi
plowing, pruning and weeding

Ardra
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-ekadashi
0 — does not affect the haircut rating

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

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

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

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

Krishna-ekadashi
plowing, pruning and weeding

Krishna-dvadashi
neutral

Punarvasu
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-dvadashi
0 — does not affect the haircut rating

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

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.

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

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

Krishna-trayodashi
no pruning or felling

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

Krishna-trayodashi
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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

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

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

Krishna-chaturdashi
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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.

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

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

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

Bhadrapada (Vedic name Nabhasya) — The month of Ganesha: Ganesha Chaturthi, Ananta Chaturdashi; the dark half is Pitru Paksha, the time of ancestor rites.
Patron: Hrishikesha; Aditya — Vivasvan. Full moon in nakshatra Purva or Uttara Bhadrapada. Ritu: Varsha.

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.

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

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

Shukla-pratipat
digging, plowing, planting trees