August 2010 falls, in the lunar calendar (amanta), within the months Ashadha (until 10.08), Shravana (from 11.08). Periods: all month — Chaturmasya. Major festivals: 24.08 Raksha Bandhan.
Icons this month (20)
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 Fri — Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Anandadi: Manasa, Auspicious nakshatra until 18:04
Mrigashirsha (soft): for arts and music, friendship and love, new clothes and jewellery, weddings and festivals. - 22.08 Sun — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Auspicious nakshatra, Yoga Saubhagya until 05:59
Uttara-Ashadha (fixed): for what is firm and lasting: laying house foundations, housewarming, planting, weddings, taking office, long-term projects. - 23.08 Mon — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Ravi Yoga, Anandadi: Siddhi after 17:38
Dhanishtha (movable): for journeys and moving house, buying vehicles, gardening, quick and temporary changes. - 30.08 Mon — Ravi Yoga, Anandadi: Chara, Auspicious nakshatra after 07:57
Bharani (fierce): for destructive and dangerous tasks: demolition, work with fire and weapons, disputes.
Festivals
- 2.08 Mon Kalashtami
- 2.08 Mon Shravana Somvar
- 6.08 Fri Kamika Ekadashi
- 7.08 Sat Shani Pradosha
- 8.08 Sun Masik Shivaratri
- 9.08 Mon Shravana Somvar
- 10.08 Tue Ashadha Amavasya (Deep Amavasya)
- 10.08 Tue Bhaumvati Amavasya
- 10.08 Tue Karkidaka Vavu
- 12.08 Thu Hariyali Teej
- 12.08 Thu Chandra Darshan
- 13.08 Fri Vinayaka Chaturthi
- 14.08 Sat Naga Panchami
- 14.08 Sat Skanda Shashti
- 16.08 Mon Shravana Somvar
- 17.08 Tue Simha Sankranti
- 17.08 Tue Masik Durgashtami
- 20.08 Fri Shravana Putrada Ekadashi (Pavitra)
- 20.08 Fri Varalakshmi Vrat
- 21.08 Sat Shani Pradosha
- 23.08 Mon Onam (Thiruvonam)
- 23.08 Mon Shravana Somvar
- 24.08 Tue Raksha Bandhan
- 24.08 Tue Shravana Purnima (Narali Purnima)
- 27.08 Fri Kajari Teej
- 28.08 Sat Sankashti Chaturthi (Heramba)
Special muhurta yogas
- 1.08 Sun Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 23:30–04:36 (02.08)
- 3.08 Tue Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 02:40–04:39 (04.08)
- 4.08 Wed Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day
- 8.08 Sun Ravi Pushya Yoga 22:06–04:49 (09.08)
- 8.08 Sun Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 22:06–04:49 (09.08)
- 9.08 Mon Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:49–19:27
- 10.08 Tue Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:51–16:33
- 14.08 Sat Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:35–05:00 (15.08)
- 15.08 Sun Tripushkar Yoga 03:47–05:02 (16.08)
- 16.08 Mon Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 03:42–05:04 (17.08)
- 21.08 Sat Tripushkar Yoga 09:59–13:08
- 22.08 Sun Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 05:14–12:40
- 23.08 Mon Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 05:16–15:34
- 27.08 Fri Amrita Siddhi Yoga 03:14–05:26 (28.08)
- 27.08 Fri Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 03:14–05:26 (28.08)
- 29.08 Sun Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 05:46–05:29 (30.08)
- 31.08 Tue Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 09:40–05:33 (01.09)
- 31.08 Tue Tripushkar Yoga 09:40–05:33 (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
- 9.08 Mon — Krishna Chaturdashi, Vyatipata, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
- 10.08 Tue — Amavasya, Kshaya tithi, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
- 15.08 Sun — Samvartaka Yoga, Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi), Surya Dagdha tithi
- 16.08 Mon — Yamaghanta, Vishti (Bhadra), Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) (unfavourable day)
- 17.08 Tue — Sankranti day, Rikta tithi, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
- 18.08 Wed — many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower), Vaidhriti, Krakacha Yoga (unfavourable day)
- 24.08 Tue — Anandadi: Utpata, Panchaka, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
- 27.08 Fri — Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra), Bhadra on earth, Panchaka
- 28.08 Sat — Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra), Rikta tithi, Panchaka
Sky this month
- 10.08 New moon (Amavasya) 06:08
- 17.08 Simha Sankranti 03:05 — the Sun enters Simha (Leo)
- 24.08 Full moon (Purnima) 20:04
- There are no eclipses this month.
Periods
- all month Chaturmasya
- 27.07 22:52 – 1.08 23:30 Agni Panchaka
- 24.08 05:03 – 29.08 05:46 Raja Panchaka
Samvatsara and month
Vikriti (No. 24, “distortion”) — A year of distortion: unrest, unpredictable changes, illness. more
Northern samvatsara: Shobhakrit. Shaka Samvat 1932, Vikram Samvat 2067, Kali Yuga 5111.
Ashadha (Shuchi) — Onset of the rainy season: Ratha Yatra, Devshayani Ekadashi and the start of Chaturmasya, Guru Purnima. more
Shravana (Nabhas) — The month of Shiva and the rains: Shravana Somvars (Mondays), Naga Panchami, Raksha Bandhan; in the dark half — Krishna Janmashtami. more
Amanta — reckoning lunar months from new moon to new moon (South and West India; this calendar shows months this way). Purnimanta — reckoning from full moon to full moon (North India): the bright half of the month (Shukla Paksha) bears the same name in both systems, while the dark half (Krishna Paksha) in purnimanta already belongs to the next month. So, for example, Krishna Janmashtami is “Shravana, Krishna 8” in amanta and “Bhadrapada, Krishna 8” in purnimanta: it is one and the same day.
Times are standard time UTC+3 (from the site settings, without daylight saving time) · panchanga at sunrise (upper limb of the Sun’s disc, with refraction) · ayanamsa Lahiri · place 55°45′ N 37°35′ E · festival dates are calculated for this location by the rules of kala vyapti · times of Sankranti are accurate to within a few minutes
| Summary | Ordinary day — pros: Ravi Yoga, Anandadi: Vardhamana; cons: Surya Dagdha tithi, Panchaka |
|---|---|
| Month | Ashadha (amanta) · Shravana (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Vikriti (No. 24) · Shaka 1932 · Vikram 2067 more |
| Period | Chaturmasya |
At sunrise 04:34
| Tithi | 6Krishna-shashti (Nanda, Kartikeya) · until 18:06 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Revati, pada 2 (soft, Pushan (Prosperous), Mercury) · until 23:30 more Gandamula |
| Yoga | Dhriti (“steadfastness, firmness”, auspicious) · until 01:41 (02.08) more |
| Karana | Gara (movable) · until 05:13 more |
| Vara | Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Mina (Pisces) |
Changes during the day
| from 05:13 | karana Vanija |
|---|---|
| from 18:06 | tithi Krishna-saptami |
| from 18:06 | karana Vishti |
| from 23:30 | nakshatra Ashwini |
| from 01:41 (02.08) | yoga Shula |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 03:46 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 04:34 |
| Noon | 12:36 |
| Sunset | 20:36 |
| End of twilight | 21:24 |
| Moonrise | 21:42 |
| Moonset | 12:00 |
| Day length | 16 h 02 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 1, average — 7, bad — 5
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 18:06 |
|---|
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, Revati (04:34–20:36) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
- Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 18:06–20:36: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Festivals and periods
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Ravi Yoga 04:34–23:30 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 23:30–04:36 (02.08)
Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:34–18:06 Samvartaka Yoga 18:06–04:36 (02.08)
Anandadi: Vardhamana 04:34–23:30 Anandadi: Ananda 23:30–04:36 (02.08)
- Bhadra on earth: 18:06–23:30; Bhadra Puchha 23:11–00:27 (02.08)
- Bhadra in heaven: 23:30–06:52 (02.08); Bhadra Puchha 23:11–00:27 (02.08); Bhadra Mukha 00:27–02:34 (02.08)
- Agni Panchaka: 22:52 (27.07)–23:30
- Gandanta (nakshatra): 16:57–06:02 (02.08)
- Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Revati
- Surya Dagdha tithi: Krishna-shashti
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 03:30–04:02 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:03–13:07 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 15:15–16:19 |
| Godhuli | 20:36–20:52 |
| Pradosha | 20:36–22:12 |
| Nishitha | 00:20–00:52 (02.08) |
| Amrita Kalam | 20:52–22:37 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 18:36–20:36 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 12:35–14:35 |
| Gulika Kalam | 16:35–18:36 |
| Dur Muhurta | 18:28–19:32 |
| Varjyam | 10:18–12:04 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 04:34–06:13, 09:14–15:16
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | average 04:34–06:13, 09:14–15:16 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average 04:34–06:13, 09:14–15:16 |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 04:34–06:13, 09:14–18:00, 18:06–20:36 |
Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Revati; tithi Krishna-shashti until 18:06, Krishna-saptami from 18:06; lagna Karka 04:34, Simha 06:13, Kanya 09:14, Tula 12:14, Vrischika 15:16, Dhanu 18:00, Makara 19:52
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Revati — increase in property; Sunday — physical well-being.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Bhadra on earth 18:06–20:36: 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
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 04:34–23:30+1 Anandadi: Vardhamana 04:34–23:30+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:34–23:30+1 Yoga Dhriti 04:34–01:41 (02.08)0 Chaturmasya0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:34–18:06 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Samvartaka Yoga 18:06–04:36 (02.08)0 Bhadra on earth 18:06–23:30−1 Panchaka 04:34–23:30−1 Surya Dagdha tithi 04:34–18:06
| Summary | Ordinary day — pros: Auspicious nakshatra, Auspicious weekday; cons: Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi), Gandanta |
|---|---|
| Month | Ashadha (amanta) · Shravana (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Vikriti (No. 24) · Shaka 1932 · Vikram 2067 more |
| Period | Chaturmasya |
| Festivals | Kalashtami · Shravana Somvar |
At sunrise 04:36
| Tithi | 7Krishna-saptami (Bhadra, Indra) · until 19:30 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Ashwini, pada 1 (light, Ashwini Kumara, Ketu) · until 01:24 (03.08) more Gandamula |
| Yoga | Shula (“spear, sharp pain”, inauspicious) · until 01:42 (03.08) more |
| Karana | Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 06:52 more |
| Vara | Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Mesha (Aries) |
Changes during the day
| from 06:52 | karana Bava |
|---|---|
| from 19:30 | tithi Krishna-ashtami |
| from 19:30 | karana Balava |
| from 01:24 (03.08) | nakshatra Bharani |
| from 01:42 (03.08) | yoga Ganda |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 03:48 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 04:36 |
| Noon | 12:35 |
| Sunset | 20:34 |
| End of twilight | 21:21 |
| Moonrise | 21:58 |
| Moonset | 13:16 |
| Day length | 15 h 58 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 19:30 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 04:36–06:52: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Festivals and periods
Kalashtami · Kalabhairava
The eighth day of the waning Moon is dedicated to Kalabhairava, the fierce form of Shiva. The day is chosen so that Ashtami prevails at the beginning of the night (Pradosha). Devotees fast, worship Bhairava in the evening and at night, and feed dogs — the dog is his mount.
Rule: pradosha vyapini: 3 muhurtas after sunset, 20:34–22:11
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
Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:36–19:30
Anandadi: Chara 01:24–04:37 (03.08) Anandadi: Rakshasa 04:36–01:24 (03.08)
- Bhadra in heaven: 23:30 (01.08)–06:52; Bhadra Puchha 23:11 (01.08)–00:27; Bhadra Mukha 00:27–02:34
- Gandanta (nakshatra): 16:57 (01.08)–06:02
- Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Ashwini
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 03:32–04:04 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:03–13:07 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 15:15–16:18 |
| Godhuli | 20:34–20:50 |
| Pradosha | 20:34–22:11 |
| Nishitha | 00:20–00:52 (03.08) |
| Amrita Kalam | 17:38–19:22 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 06:35–08:35 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 10:35–12:35 |
| Gulika Kalam | 14:35–16:34 |
| Dur Muhurta | 13:07–14:11, 16:18–17:22 |
| Varjyam | 21:05–22:49 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: good 04:36–06:09, 09:10–15:12
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | good 04:36–06:09, 09:10–15:12 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | good 04:36–06:09, 09:10–15:12 |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 04:36–06:09, 09:10–17:56, 19:48–20:34 |
Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Ashwini; tithi Krishna-saptami until 19:30, Krishna-ashtami from 19:30; lagna Karka 04:36, Simha 06:09, Kanya 09:10, Tula 12:10, Vrischika 15:12, Dhanu 17:56, Makara 19:48
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Ashwini — joy; Monday — clear, bright complexion.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Krishna-ashtami 19:30–20:34: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Cautions:
- Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
- 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 = −2
Auspicious and inauspicious factors are balanced: a day for routine matters; important matters are best timed for favourable days.
+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:36–01:24 (03.08)+1 Auspicious weekday0 Chaturmasya0 Ashtami 19:30–04:37 (03.08)0 Vishti (Bhadra) 04:36–06:52−1 Anandadi: Rakshasa 04:36–01:24 (03.08)−1 Gandanta 04:36–06:02−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:36–19:30
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Ordinary day — pros: Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi); cons: Fierce or sharp nakshatra, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn) |
|---|---|
| Month | Ashadha (amanta) · Shravana (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Vikriti (No. 24) · Shaka 1932 · Vikram 2067 more |
| Period | Chaturmasya |
At sunrise 04:37
| Tithi | 8Krishna-ashtami (Jaya, Vasus) · until 20:16 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Bharani, pada 1 (fierce, Yama (Dharma-raja), Venus) · until 02:40 (04.08) more |
| Yoga | Ganda (“danger, knot”, inauspicious) · until 01:12 (04.08) more |
| Karana | Balava (movable) · until 07:58 more |
| Vara | Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Mesha (Aries) |
Changes during the day
| from 07:58 | karana Kaulava |
|---|---|
| from 20:16 | tithi Krishna-navami |
| from 20:16 | karana Taitila |
| from 01:12 (04.08) | yoga Vriddhi |
| from 02:40 (04.08) | nakshatra Krittika |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 03:50 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 04:37 |
| Noon | 12:35 |
| Sunset | 20:32 |
| End of twilight | 21:19 |
| Moonrise | 22:20 |
| Moonset | 14:34 |
| Day length | 15 h 54 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 2, average — 4, bad — 7
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 20:16 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Bharani (04:37–20:32) is good for root crops.
Festivals and periods
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:37–20:16 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 02:40–04:39 (04.08)
Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 02:40–04:39 (04.08)
Anandadi: Musala 04:37–02:40 (04.08) Anandadi: Gada 02:40–04:39 (04.08)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 03:33–04:05 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:03–13:07 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 15:14–16:17 |
| Godhuli | 20:32–20:48 |
| Pradosha | 20:32–22:09 |
| Nishitha | 00:19–00:52 (04.08) |
| Amrita Kalam | 21:37–23:18 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 16:33–18:33 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 08:36–10:35 |
| Gulika Kalam | 12:35–14:34 |
| Dur Muhurta | 07:48–08:52, 23:47–00:19 (04.08) |
| Varjyam | 11:30–13:11 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | no suitable window — see the prohibitions below |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | no suitable window — see the prohibitions below |
| Bathing, washing hair | bad throughout the daytime |
Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Bharani; tithi Krishna-ashtami until 20:16, Krishna-navami from 20:16; lagna Karka 04:37, Simha 06:05, Kanya 09:06, Tula 12:06, Vrischika 15:08, Dhanu 17:52, Makara 19:44
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Bharani — facing death (dangers); Tuesday — harm to longevity.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Krishna-ashtami 04:37–20:16: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
- Krishna-navami 20:16–20:32: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Cautions:
- Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Ordinary day · score S = −2
Auspicious and inauspicious factors are balanced: a day for routine matters; important matters are best timed for favourable days.
+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:37–20:160 Chaturmasya−1 Ashtami 04:37–20:16−1 Anandadi: Musala 04:37–02:40 (04.08)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 04:37–02:40 (04.08)
| Summary | Ordinary day — pros: Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Anandadi: Siddhi; cons: Krakacha Yoga, Rikta tithi |
|---|---|
| Month | Ashadha (amanta) · Shravana (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Vikriti (No. 24) · Shaka 1932 · Vikram 2067 more |
| Period | Chaturmasya |
At sunrise 04:39
| Tithi | 9Krishna-navami (Rikta, Serpent (Naga)) · until 20:18 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Krittika, pada 1 (mixed, Agni, Sun) · until 03:12 (05.08) more |
| Yoga | Vriddhi (“growth, increase”, auspicious) · until 00:07 (05.08) more |
| Karana | Taitila (movable) · until 08:23 more |
| Vara | Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Mesha (Aries) |
Changes during the day
| from 08:23 | karana Gara |
|---|---|
| from 20:18 | tithi Krishna-dashami |
| from 20:18 | karana Vanija |
| from 00:07 (05.08) | yoga Dhruva |
| from 03:12 (05.08) | nakshatra Rohini |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 03:52 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 04:39 |
| Noon | 12:35 |
| Sunset | 20:30 |
| End of twilight | 21:16 |
| Moonrise | 22:51 |
| Moonset | 15:51 |
| Day length | 15 h 50 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 20:18 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Krittika (04:39–20:30) is good for root crops.
Festivals and periods
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 04:39–03:12 (05.08) Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day
Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 04:39–20:18 Krakacha Yoga 04:39–20:18
Anandadi: Siddhi 04:39–03:12 (05.08) Anandadi: Shubha 03:12–04:41 (05.08)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 03:34–04:07 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 15:13–16:16 |
| Godhuli | 20:30–20:46 |
| Pradosha | 20:30–22:08 |
| Nishitha | 00:19–00:52 (05.08) |
| Amrita Kalam | 00:44–02:23 (05.08) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 12:35–14:33 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 06:38–08:37 |
| Gulika Kalam | 10:36–12:35 |
| Dur Muhurta | 12:03–13:06 |
| Varjyam | 14:56–16:34 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | no suitable window — see the prohibitions below |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | no suitable window — see the prohibitions below |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 04:39–06:01, 09:02–17:48, 19:40–20:18 |
Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Krittika; tithi Krishna-navami until 20:18, Krishna-dashami from 20:18; lagna Karka 04:39, Simha 06:01, Kanya 09:02, Tula 12:03, Vrischika 15:04, Dhanu 17:48, Makara 19:40
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Krittika — consumption (a wasting disease); Wednesday — favour of the authorities.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Krishna-navami 04:39–20:18: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Cautions:
- The Muhurta Chintamani warns: whoever shaves in Krittika nakshatra 6 times a year puts their life in danger — frequent haircuts in this nakshatra are best avoided.
- Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Ordinary day · score S = +2
Auspicious and inauspicious factors are balanced: a day for routine matters; important matters are best timed for favourable days.
+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day+1 Anandadi: Siddhi 04:39–03:12 (05.08)+1 Yoga Vriddhi 04:39–00:07 (05.08)+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 04:39–03:12 (05.08)0 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 04:39–20:18 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Chaturmasya−2 Rikta tithi 04:39–20:18−3 Krakacha Yoga 04:39–20:18
| Summary | Ordinary day — pros: Auspicious nakshatra, Yoga Dhruva; cons: Anandadi: Utpata, Vishti (Bhadra) |
|---|---|
| Month | Ashadha (amanta) · Shravana (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Vikriti (No. 24) · Shaka 1932 · Vikram 2067 more |
| Period | Chaturmasya |
At sunrise 04:41
| Tithi | 10Krishna-dashami (Purna, Dharma) · until 19:34 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Rohini, pada 1 (fixed, Prajapati (Brahma - Creator), Moon) · until 02:58 (06.08) more |
| Yoga | Dhruva (“fixed, constant (the Pole Star)”, auspicious) · until 22:24 more |
| Karana | Vanija (movable) · until 08:02 more |
| Vara | Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Vrishabha (Taurus) |
Changes during the day
| from 08:02 | karana Vishti |
|---|---|
| from 19:34 | tithi Krishna-ekadashi |
| from 19:34 | karana Bava |
| from 22:24 | yoga Vyaghata |
| from 02:58 (06.08) | nakshatra Mrigashirsha |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 03:55 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 04:41 |
| Noon | 12:35 |
| Sunset | 20:28 |
| End of twilight | 21:14 |
| Moonrise | 23:37 |
| Moonset | 17:02 |
| Day length | 15 h 46 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 19:34 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Rohini (04:41–20:28) is good for sowing.
- Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 08:02–19:34: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Festivals and periods
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:41–19:34
Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 19:34–02:58 (06.08)
Anandadi: Utpata 04:41–02:58 (06.08) Anandadi: Mrityu 02:58–04:43 (06.08)
- Bhadra in heaven: 08:02–19:34; Bhadra Puchha 09:41–10:51; Bhadra Mukha 10:51–12:47
- Gandanta (tithi): 19:11–19:57
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 03:36–04:08 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:03–13:06 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 15:12–16:15 |
| Godhuli | 20:28–20:44 |
| Pradosha | 20:28–22:07 |
| Nishitha | 00:19–00:52 (06.08) |
| Amrita Kalam | 23:47–01:23 (06.08) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 14:33–16:31 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 04:41–06:40 |
| Gulika Kalam | 08:38–10:36 |
| Dur Muhurta | 09:57–11:00, 16:15–17:19 |
| Varjyam | 19:02–20:37 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: good 04:41–05:58, 08:58–15:00, 19:36–20:28
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | good 04:41–05:58, 08:58–15:00, 19:36–20:28 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | good 04:41–05:58, 08:58–15:00, 19:36–20:28 |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 04:41–05:58, 08:58–17:44, 19:36–20:28 |
Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Rohini; tithi Krishna-dashami until 19:34, Krishna-ekadashi from 19:34; lagna Karka 04:41, Simha 05:58, Kanya 08:58, Tula 11:59, Vrischika 15:00, Dhanu 17:44, Makara 19:36
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Rohini — destruction of all misfortunes; Thursday — success.
Cautions:
- The Muhurta Chintamani warns: whoever shaves in Rohini nakshatra 8 times a year puts their life in danger — frequent haircuts in this nakshatra are best avoided.
- Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Ordinary day · score S = −2
Auspicious and inauspicious factors are balanced: a day for routine matters; important matters are best timed for favourable days.
+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:41–02:58 (06.08)+1 Yoga Dhruva 04:41–22:24+1 Auspicious weekday0 Chaturmasya0 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:41–19:34 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 19:34–02:58 (06.08)−2 Vishti (Bhadra) 08:02–19:34−3 Anandadi: Utpata 04:41–02:58 (06.08)
| Summary | Best day — Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Anandadi: Manasa; auspicious time — until 18:04 |
|---|---|
| Month | Ashadha (amanta) · Shravana (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Vikriti (No. 24) · Shaka 1932 · Vikram 2067 more |
| Period | Chaturmasya |
| Festivals | Kamika Ekadashi |
At sunrise 04:43
| Tithi | 11Krishna-ekadashi (Nanda, Rudra) · until 18:04 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Mrigashirsha, pada 1 (soft, Soma (Chandra, Moon), Mars) · until 01:59 (07.08) more |
| Yoga | Vyaghata (“crushing blow”, inauspicious) · until 20:05 more |
| Karana | Bava (movable) · until 06:55 more |
| Vara | Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Vrishabha (Taurus) |
Changes during the day
| from 06:55 | karana Balava |
|---|---|
| from 18:04 | tithi Krishna-dvadashi |
| from 18:04 | karana Kaulava |
| from 20:05 | yoga Harshana |
| from 01:59 (07.08) | nakshatra Ardra |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 03:57 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 04:43 |
| Noon | 12:35 |
| Sunset | 20:26 |
| End of twilight | 21:12 |
| Moonrise | none |
| Moonset | 18:01 |
| Day length | 15 h 42 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 9, average — 1, bad — 3
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 18:04 |
|---|
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, Mrigashirsha (04:43–20:26) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Festivals and periods
Kamika Ekadashi · Vishnu
The Ekadashi of the dark half of Ashadha (Shravana in North India), the first within Chaturmasya. Vishnu is worshipped with tulasi leaves, and oil lamps are lit.
Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 19:34 (05.08)–18:04
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Parana (breaking the fast): 04:45–07:53 (07.08)
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:43–18:04
Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 18:04–04:45 (07.08)
Anandadi: Manasa 04:43–01:59 (07.08) Anandadi: Padma 01:59–04:45 (07.08)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 03:37–04:10 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:03–13:06 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 15:12–16:14 |
| Godhuli | 20:26–20:42 |
| Pradosha | 20:26–22:06 |
| Nishitha | 00:19–00:52 (07.08) |
| Amrita Kalam | 17:32–19:04 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 10:37–12:34 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 16:30–18:28 |
| Gulika Kalam | 06:41–08:39 |
| Dur Muhurta | 07:52–08:54, 13:06–14:09 |
| Varjyam | 08:20–09:52 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: good 04:43–05:54, 08:55–14:56, 19:32–20:26
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | good 04:43–05:54, 08:55–14:56, 19:32–20:26 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | good 04:43–05:54, 08:55–14:56, 19:32–20:26 |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 04:43–05:54, 08:55–17:40, 19:32–20:26 |
Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Mrigashirsha; tithi Krishna-ekadashi until 18:04, Krishna-dvadashi from 18:04; lagna Karka 04:43, Simha 05:54, Kanya 08:55, Tula 11:55, Vrischika 14:56, Dhanu 17:40, Makara 19:32
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Mrigashirsha — abundance (well-being, prosperity); Friday — universal respect.
Cautions:
- Ekadashi: by custom, those who fast on this day do not cut their hair or shave.
- Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
- Friday: B. V. Raman advises against cutting nails (the rating above is the site’s summary, which uses the same weekdays for nails as for haircuts, so Friday counts as auspicious).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Best day · score S = +5
The total of auspicious factors is high and there are no prohibitions: suitable for important undertakings.
Auspicious time ends by 18:04
+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:43–18:04+1 Anandadi: Manasa 04:43–01:59 (07.08)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:43–01:59 (07.08)+1 Auspicious weekday0 Yoga Harshana 20:05–04:45 (07.08)0 Chaturmasya0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 18:04–04:45 (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.
| Summary | Ordinary day — pros: Yoga Harshana; cons: Fierce or sharp nakshatra, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn) |
|---|---|
| Month | Ashadha (amanta) · Shravana (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Vikriti (No. 24) · Shaka 1932 · Vikram 2067 more |
| Period | Chaturmasya |
| Festivals | Shani Pradosha |
At sunrise 04:45
| Tithi | 12Krishna-dvadashi (Bhadra, Sun (Ravi)) · until 15:52 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Ardra, pada 1 (sharp, Rudra (Roaring, angry image of Shiva), Rahu) · until 00:19 (08.08) more |
| Yoga | Harshana (“delighting”, auspicious) · until 17:11 more |
| Karana | Kaulava (movable) · until 05:03 more |
| Vara | Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Mithuna (Gemini) |
Changes during the day
| from 05:03 | karana Taitila |
|---|---|
| from 15:52 | tithi Krishna-trayodashi |
| from 15:52 | karana Gara |
| from 17:11 | yoga Vajra |
| from 00:19 (08.08) | nakshatra Punarvasu |
| from 02:31 (08.08) | karana Vanija |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 03:59 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 04:45 |
| Noon | 12:35 |
| Sunset | 20:24 |
| End of twilight | 21:09 |
| Moonrise | 00:41 |
| Moonset | 18:45 |
| Day length | 15 h 38 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 4, average — 9, bad — 0
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 15:52 |
|---|
Festivals and periods
Shani Pradosha · Shiva
Pradosha on a Saturday. According to legend, Shiva drank the Halahala poison on a Saturday Trayodashi, so fasting on this day pacifies Shani (Saturn) and softens his harsh influence.
Rule: pradosha vyapini: 3 muhurtas after sunset, 20:24–22:04
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Anandadi: Chhatra 00:19–04:47 (08.08) Anandadi: Mudgara 04:45–00:19 (08.08)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 03:38–04:12 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:03–13:06 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 15:11–16:13 |
| Godhuli | 20:24–20:40 |
| Pradosha | 20:24–22:04 |
| Nishitha | 00:18–00:52 (08.08) |
| Amrita Kalam | 15:01–16:30 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 08:40–10:37 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 14:32–16:29 |
| Gulika Kalam | 04:45–06:42 |
| Dur Muhurta | 04:45–05:48, 05:48–06:50 |
| Varjyam | 09:48–11:17 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: bad throughout the daytime
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | bad throughout the daytime |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | bad throughout the daytime |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 04:45–05:50, 08:51–17:36, 19:28–20:24 |
Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Ardra; tithi Krishna-dvadashi until 15:52, Krishna-trayodashi from 15:52; lagna Karka 04:45, Simha 05:50, Kanya 08:51, Tula 11:51, Vrischika 14:52, Dhanu 17:36, Makara 19:28
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Ardra — sadness; Saturday — decline of physical strength.
Cautions:
- Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Ordinary day · score S = −2
Auspicious and inauspicious factors are balanced: a day for routine matters; important matters are best timed for favourable days.
+1 Yoga Harshana 04:45–17:110 Chaturmasya0 Yoga Vajra 17:11–18:13−1 Anandadi: Mudgara 04:45–00:19 (08.08)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 04:45–00:19 (08.08)
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Ordinary day — pros: Anandadi: Dhwaja, Auspicious nakshatra; cons: Krishna Chaturdashi, Bhadra on earth |
|---|---|
| Month | Ashadha (amanta) · Shravana (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Vikriti (No. 24) · Shaka 1932 · Vikram 2067 more |
| Period | Chaturmasya |
| Festivals | Masik Shivaratri |
At sunrise 04:47
| Tithi | 13Krishna-trayodashi (Jaya, God of Love) · until 13:03 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Punarvasu, pada 1 (movable, Aditi, Jupiter) · until 22:06 more |
| Yoga | Vajra (“diamond, thunderbolt”, inauspicious) · until 13:47 more |
| Karana | Vanija (movable) · until 13:03 more |
| Vara | Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Mithuna (Gemini) |
Changes during the day
| from 13:03 | tithi Krishna-chaturdashi |
|---|---|
| from 13:03 | karana Vishti |
| from 13:47 | yoga Siddhi |
| from 22:06 | nakshatra Pushya |
| from 23:27 | karana Shakuni |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 04:01 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 04:47 |
| Noon | 12:35 |
| Sunset | 20:21 |
| End of twilight | 21:07 |
| Moonrise | 02:03 |
| Moonset | 19:16 |
| Day length | 15 h 34 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 13:03 |
|---|
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, Punarvasu (04:47–20:21) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
- Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 13:03–20:21: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
- Krishna-chaturdashi 13:03–20:21: according to the Kalaprakashika, ploughing on Chaturdashi puts the owner’s life in danger.
Festivals and periods
Masik Shivaratri · Shiva
The monthly “night of Shiva” — the fourteenth day of the waning Moon. Devotees fast, keep vigil through the night and perform abhisheka of the lingam at midnight (Nishitha).
Rule: nishitha vyapini: midnight, 00:18–00:52 (09.08)
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Ravi Pushya Yoga 22:06–04:49 (09.08) Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 22:06–04:49 (09.08)
Anandadi: Dhwaja 04:47–22:06 Anandadi: Shrivatsa 22:06–04:49 (09.08)
- Bhadra in heaven: 13:03–16:42; Bhadra Mukha 13:03–14:46
- Bhadra on earth: 16:42–23:27; Bhadra Puchha 22:22–23:24
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 03:40–04:13 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:03–13:05 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 15:10–16:12 |
| Godhuli | 20:21–20:38 |
| Pradosha | 20:21–22:03 |
| Nishitha | 00:18–00:52 (09.08) |
| Amrita Kalam | 19:55–21:22 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 18:25–20:21 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 12:34–14:31 |
| Gulika Kalam | 16:28–18:25 |
| Dur Muhurta | 18:17–19:19 |
| Varjyam | 11:12–12:39 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 04:47–05:46, 08:47–13:03
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 | average 04:47–05:46, 08:47–13:03 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average 04:47–05:46, 08:47–13:03 |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 04:47–05:46, 08:47–13:03 |
Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Punarvasu; tithi Krishna-trayodashi until 13:03, Krishna-chaturdashi from 13:03; lagna Karka 04:47, Simha 05:46, Kanya 08:47, Tula 11:47, Vrischika 14:48, Dhanu 17:32, Makara 19:24
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Punarvasu — strength of spirit (bravery, resilience); Sunday — physical well-being.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Krishna-chaturdashi 13:03–20:21: a Rikta and Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
- Bhadra on earth 16:42–20:21: 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
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: Dhwaja 04:47–22:06+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:47–22:06+1 Yoga Siddhi 13:47–04:49 (09.08)0 Chaturmasya−1 Bhadra on earth 16:42–23:27−1 Krishna Chaturdashi 13:03–04:49 (09.08)
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Avoid starting important matters — Krishna Chaturdashi, Vyatipata |
|---|---|
| Month | Ashadha (amanta) · Shravana (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Vikriti (No. 24) · Shaka 1932 · Vikram 2067 more |
| Period | Chaturmasya |
| Festivals | Shravana Somvar |
At sunrise 04:49
| Tithi | 14Krishna-chaturdashi (Rikta, Kali) · until 09:45 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Pushya, pada 2 (light, Brhaspati, Saturn) · until 19:27 more |
| Yoga | Siddhi (“success, accomplishment”, auspicious) · until 10:00 more |
| Karana | Shakuni (fixed, inauspicious) · until 09:45 more |
| Vara | Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Karka (Cancer) |
Changes during the day
| from 09:45 | tithi Amavasya |
|---|---|
| from 09:45 | karana Chatushpada |
| from 10:00 | yoga Vyatipata |
| from 19:27 | nakshatra Ashlesha |
| from 19:58 | karana Naga |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 04:04 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 04:49 |
| Noon | 12:35 |
| Sunset | 20:19 |
| End of twilight | 21:04 |
| Moonrise | 03:35 |
| Moonset | 19:39 |
| Day length | 15 h 30 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 09:45 | from 19:27 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Pushya (04:49–19:27) is good for sowing.
- Shakuni 04:49–09:45: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it (it is suitable for sowing).
- Chatushpada 09:45–19:58: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
- Naga 19:58–20:19: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
- Krishna-chaturdashi 04:49–09:45: according to the Kalaprakashika, ploughing on Chaturdashi puts the owner’s life in danger.
Festivals and periods
Shravana Somvar · Shiva
A Monday of the month of Shravana (here by the purnimanta reckoning, as in North India): a fast and abhisheka of Shiva with water and milk — special worship in the month of Shiva.
Rule: by weekday
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:49–19:27
Anandadi: Prajapati 04:49–19:27 Anandadi: Saumya 19:27–04:51 (10.08)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 03:41–04:15 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:03–13:05 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 15:09–16:11 |
| Godhuli | 20:19–20:36 |
| Pradosha | 20:19–22:02 |
| Nishitha | 00:18–00:52 (10.08) |
| Amrita Kalam | 13:45–15:11 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 06:45–08:41 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 10:38–12:34 |
| Gulika Kalam | 14:30–16:27 |
| Dur Muhurta | 13:05–14:07, 16:11–17:13 |
| Varjyam | 05:13–06:38 |
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 04:49–05:42, 08:43–17:28, 19:20–20:19 |
Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Pushya until 19:27, Ashlesha from 19:27; tithi Krishna-chaturdashi until 09:45, Amavasya from 09:45; lagna Karka 04:49, Simha 05:42, Kanya 08:43, Tula 11:43, Vrischika 14:44, Dhanu 17:28, Makara 19:20
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Pushya (until 19:27) — increase in wealth; Ashlesha (from 19:27) — physical affliction (suffering); Monday — clear, bright complexion.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Krishna-chaturdashi 04:49–09:45: a Rikta and Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
- Amavasya 09:45–20:19: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
- Vyatipata 10:00–20:19: auspicious undertakings, including haircuts, are avoided during this yoga (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Cautions:
- Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
- Monday: according to the Kalaprakashika, it is good for a haircut only during the waxing Moon.
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Avoid starting important matters · score S = +3
There is a mild prohibition (Amavasya, Krishna Chaturdashi, Bhadra on earth, Vyatipata, Vaidhriti, kshaya tithi, Sankranti, Ashubha Yoga) or the total score is -3 or lower: the day is unfavourable for important new matters, but suitable for fasting, prayer and everyday work.
Avoid starting important matters: Krishna Chaturdashi, Vyatipata
+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:49–19:27+2 Yoga Siddhi 04:49–10:00+2 Pushya 04:49–19:27+1 Anandadi: Prajapati 04:49–19:27+1 Auspicious weekday0 Chaturmasya0 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 19:27–04:51 (10.08)−3 Krishna Chaturdashi 04:49–09:45−3 Vyatipata 10:00–04:51 (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.
| Summary | Avoid starting important matters — Amavasya, Kshaya tithi |
|---|---|
| Month | Ashadha (amanta) · Shravana (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Vikriti (No. 24) · Shaka 1932 · Vikram 2067 more |
| Period | Chaturmasya |
| Festivals | Ashadha Amavasya (Deep Amavasya) · Bhaumvati Amavasya · Karkidaka Vavu |
At sunrise 04:51
| Tithi | 30Amavasya (Purna, Pitris (ancestors)) · until 06:08 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Ashlesha, pada 2 (sharp, Naga - the lord of snakes (Sharpa), Mercury) · until 16:33 more Gandamula |
| Yoga | Vyatipata (“calamity, downfall”, inauspicious) · until 05:56 more |
| Karana | Naga (fixed, inauspicious) · until 06:08 more |
| Vara | Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Karka (Cancer) |
Changes during the day
| from 05:56 | yoga Variyana |
|---|---|
| from 06:08 | tithi Shukla-pratipat (kshaya: not present at any sunrise) |
| from 06:08 | karana Kimstughna |
| from 16:15 | karana Bava |
| from 16:33 | nakshatra Magha |
| from 01:44 (11.08) | yoga Parigha |
| from 02:21 (11.08) | tithi Shukla-dvitya |
| from 02:21 (11.08) | karana Balava |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 04:06 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 04:51 |
| Noon | 12:35 |
| Sunset | 20:17 |
| End of twilight | 21:02 |
| Moonrise | 05:11 |
| Moonset | 19:56 |
| Day length | 15 h 26 min |
Sky
| New moon (Amavasya) | 06:08 |
|---|
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 0, average — 3, bad — 10
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 06:08 | from 16:33 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Magha (16:33–20:17) is good for sowing, for root crops.
- Naga 04:51–06:08: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
- Kimstughna 06:08–16:15: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
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 09:45 (09.08)–06:08
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Bhaumvati Amavasya · Pitris (ancestors)
A new moon on a Tuesday (Bhauma — Mars): a day of ancestor rites and of propitiating Mars; it is believed to help free one from debts.
Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 09:45 (09.08)–06:08
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Karkidaka Vavu · Pitris (ancestors)
The new moon of the month of Karkidakam (Sun in Karka): in Kerala, the main day of ancestor rites (Vavu Bali), with rituals on riverbanks and the seashore.
Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 09:45 (09.08)–06:08
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:51–16:33
Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:08–02:21 (11.08)
Anandadi: Ananda 04:51–16:33 Anandadi: Kaladanda 16:33–04:53 (11.08)
- Gandanta (tithi): 05:47–06:28
- Gandanta (nakshatra): 11:18–21:49
- Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Ashlesha
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 03:43–04:17 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:03–13:05 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 15:08–16:10 |
| Godhuli | 20:17–20:34 |
| Pradosha | 20:17–22:00 |
| Nishitha | 00:18–00:52 (11.08) |
| Amrita Kalam | 15:09–16:33 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 16:25–18:21 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 08:42–10:38 |
| Gulika Kalam | 12:34–14:30 |
| Dur Muhurta | 07:56–08:58, 23:43–00:18 (11.08) |
| Varjyam | 06:42–08:07, 03:05–04:29 (11.08) |
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 Tuesday; nakshatra Ashlesha until 16:33, Magha from 16:33; tithi Amavasya until 06:08, Shukla-pratipat from 06:08; lagna Karka 04:51, Simha 05:38, Kanya 08:39, Tula 11:39, Vrischika 14:40, Dhanu 17:24, Makara 19:16
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Ashlesha (until 16:33) — physical affliction (suffering); Magha (from 16:33) — loss of property; Tuesday — harm to longevity.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Amavasya 04:51–06:08: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
- Vyatipata 04:51–05:56: 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.
- Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Avoid starting important matters · score S = −3
There is a mild prohibition (Amavasya, Krishna Chaturdashi, Bhadra on earth, Vyatipata, Vaidhriti, kshaya tithi, Sankranti, Ashubha Yoga) or the total score is -3 or lower: the day is unfavourable for important new matters, but suitable for fasting, prayer and everyday work.
Avoid starting important matters: Amavasya, Kshaya tithi
+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:51–16:33+1 Anandadi: Ananda 04:51–16:33+1 Yoga Variyana 05:56–01:44 (11.08)0 Chaturmasya0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:08–02:21 (11.08) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Vyatipata 04:51–05:560 Anandadi: Kaladanda 16:33–04:53 (11.08)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 04:51–16:33−2 Kshaya tithi−3 Amavasya 04:51–06:08
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Favourable day — Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Anandadi: Chara; auspicious time — after 13:36 |
|---|---|
| Month | Shravana (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Vikriti (No. 24) · Shaka 1932 · Vikram 2067 more |
| Period | Chaturmasya |
At sunrise 04:53
| Tithi | 2Shukla-dvitya (Bhadra, Vidhatr) · until 22:35 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Magha, pada 3 (fierce, Pitris or Pitars - ancestors of the clan, forefathers, Ketu) · until 13:36 more Gandamula |
| Yoga | Parigha (“bolt, barrier”, inauspicious) · until 21:33 more |
| Karana | Balava (movable) · until 12:27 more |
| Vara | Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Simha (Leo) |
Changes during the day
| from 12:27 | karana Kaulava |
|---|---|
| from 13:36 | nakshatra Purva-Phalguni |
| from 21:33 | yoga Shiva |
| from 22:35 | tithi Shukla-tritya |
| from 22:35 | karana Taitila |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 04:08 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 04:53 |
| Noon | 12:34 |
| Sunset | 20:15 |
| End of twilight | 20:59 |
| Moonrise | 06:47 |
| Moonset | 20:11 |
| Day length | 15 h 22 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 2, average — 9, bad — 2
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 13:36 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Magha (04:53–13:36) is good for sowing, for root crops.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Phalguni (13:36–20:15) is good for root crops.
Festivals and periods
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:53–22:35
Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 22:35–04:55 (12.08) Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 22:35–04:55 (12.08)
Anandadi: Chara 04:53–13:36 Anandadi: Sthira 13:36–04:55 (12.08)
- Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Magha
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 03:44–04:18 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 15:07–16:09 |
| Godhuli | 20:15–20:32 |
| Pradosha | 20:15–21:59 |
| Nishitha | 00:17–00:52 (12.08) |
| Amrita Kalam | 11:29–12:54 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 12:34–14:29 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 06:48–08:43 |
| Gulika Kalam | 10:38–12:34 |
| Dur Muhurta | 12:03–13:04 |
| Varjyam | 20:39–22:03 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average throughout the daytime
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | average throughout the daytime |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails | average throughout the daytime |
| Cutting toenails | average 04:53–05:34, 08:35–14:36, 19:12–20:15 |
| Bathing, washing hair | average throughout the daytime |
Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Magha until 13:36, Purva-Phalguni from 13:36; tithi Shukla-dvitya; lagna Karka 04:53, Simha 05:34, Kanya 08:35, Tula 11:35, Vrischika 14:36, Dhanu 17:20, Makara 19:12
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Magha (until 13:36) — loss of property; Purva-Phalguni (from 13:36) — ill health; Wednesday — favour of the authorities.
Cautions:
- The Muhurta Chintamani warns: whoever shaves in Magha nakshatra 4 times a year puts their life in danger — frequent haircuts in this nakshatra are best avoided.
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Favourable day · score S = +3
Auspicious factors outweigh inauspicious ones: ordinary matters can be started.
Auspicious time begins after 13:36
+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:53–22:35+1 Anandadi: Chara 04:53–13:36+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 04:53–22:350 Chaturmasya−1 Yoga Parigha 04:53–11:38−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 04:53–13:36
| Summary | Favourable day — Ravi Yoga, Anandadi: Matanga; auspicious time — after 10:45; auspicious time — until 19:01 |
|---|---|
| Month | Shravana (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Vikriti (No. 24) · Shaka 1932 · Vikram 2067 more |
| Period | Chaturmasya |
| Festivals | Hariyali Teej · Chandra Darshan |
At sunrise 04:55
| Tithi | 3Shukla-tritya (Jaya, Vishnu) · until 19:01 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Purva-Phalguni, pada 3 (fierce, Bhaga (Share, Distributor) - god of wealth and family, Venus) · until 10:45 more |
| Yoga | Shiva (“auspicious, benevolent”, auspicious) · until 17:30 more |
| Karana | Taitila (movable) · until 08:46 more |
| Vara | Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Simha (Leo) |
Changes during the day
| from 08:46 | karana Gara |
|---|---|
| from 10:45 | nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni |
| from 17:30 | yoga Siddha |
| from 19:01 | tithi Shukla-chaturti |
| from 19:01 | karana Vanija |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 04:10 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 04:55 |
| Noon | 12:34 |
| Sunset | 20:13 |
| End of twilight | 20:56 |
| Moonrise | 08:22 |
| Moonset | 20:24 |
| Day length | 15 h 18 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 10:45 | from 19:01 |
|---|
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 (04:55–10:45) is good for root crops.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Phalguni (10:45–20:13) is good for sowing.
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 22:35 (11.08)–19:01
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Chandra Darshan · Chandra (the Moon)
The first evening after the new moon, when the thin lunar crescent becomes visible. People look at the young Moon, offer it water and pray for well-being; some fast until it appears.
Rule: first visible lunar crescent, 20:13–20:24
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: 20:13–20:24
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Ravi Yoga 10:45–04:56 (13.08)
Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 10:45–19:01 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 10:45–04:56 (13.08) Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 19:01–04:56 (13.08)
Anandadi: Matanga 10:45–04:56 (13.08) Anandadi: Gada 04:55–10:45
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 03:45–04:20 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:03–13:04 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 15:07–16:08 |
| Godhuli | 20:13–20:30 |
| Pradosha | 20:13–21:57 |
| Nishitha | 00:17–00:52 (13.08) |
| Amrita Kalam | 05:06–06:31, 01:46–03:11 (13.08) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 14:28–16:23 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 04:55–06:49 |
| Gulika Kalam | 08:44–10:39 |
| Dur Muhurta | 10:01–11:02, 16:08–17:09 |
| Varjyam | 17:11–18:37 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: good 10:45–14:32
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | good 10:45–14:32 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | good 10:45–14:32 |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 10:45–17:16 |
Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Purva-Phalguni until 10:45, Uttara-Phalguni from 10:45; tithi Shukla-tritya until 19:01, Shukla-chaturti from 19:01; lagna Karka 04:55, Simha 05:30, Kanya 08:31, Tula 11:31, Vrischika 14:32, Dhanu 17:16, Makara 19:09
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Purva-Phalguni (until 10:45) — ill health; Uttara-Phalguni (from 10:45) — destruction of all diseases; Thursday — success.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Shukla-chaturti 19:01–20:13: 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 10:45
Auspicious time ends by 19:01
+2 Ravi Yoga 10:45–04:56 (13.08)+1 Anandadi: Matanga 10:45–04:56 (13.08)+1 Yoga Shiva 04:55–17:30+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 04:55–19:01+1 Auspicious nakshatra 10:45–04:56 (13.08)0 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 10:45–19:01 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Chaturmasya0 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 10:45–04:56 (13.08) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 19:01–04:56 (13.08) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Rikta tithi 19:01–04:56 (13.08)−1 Anandadi: Gada 04:55–10:45−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 04:55–10:45
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Favourable day — Yoga Siddha, Ravi Yoga; auspicious time — after 15:48 |
|---|---|
| Month | Shravana (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Vikriti (No. 24) · Shaka 1932 · Vikram 2067 more |
| Period | Chaturmasya |
| Festivals | Vinayaka Chaturthi |
At sunrise 04:56
| Tithi | 4Shukla-chaturti (Rikta, Yama) · until 15:48 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Uttara-Phalguni, pada 4 (fixed, Aryaman (Lord of Hospitality), Sun) · until 08:12 more |
| Yoga | Siddha (“perfected, accomplished”, auspicious) · until 13:45 more |
| Karana | Vanija (movable) · until 05:21 more |
| Vara | Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Kanya (Virgo) |
Changes during the day
| from 05:21 | karana Vishti |
|---|---|
| from 08:12 | nakshatra Hasta |
| from 13:45 | yoga Sadhya |
| from 15:48 | tithi Shukla-panchami |
| from 15:48 | karana Bava |
| from 02:22 (14.08) | karana Balava |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 04:13 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 04:56 |
| Noon | 12:34 |
| Sunset | 20:10 |
| End of twilight | 20:54 |
| Moonrise | 09:54 |
| Moonset | 20:38 |
| Day length | 15 h 13 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 0, average — 12, bad — 1
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 08:12 | from 15:48 |
|---|
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 (04:56–08:12) is good for sowing.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Hasta (08:12–20:10) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
- Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 05:21–15:48: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Festivals and periods
Vinayaka Chaturthi · Ganesha
The monthly Chaturthi of Ganesha in the bright half of the month. Puja is performed at noon (Madhyahna); in the evening of this day devotees do not look at the Moon.
Rule: madhyahna vyapini: midday (the 3rd fifth of the daytime), 11:02–14:05
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Ravi Yoga 04:56–08:12
Anandadi: Shubha 04:56–08:12 Anandadi: Amrita 08:12–04:58 (14.08)
- Bhadra in the netherworld: 05:21–15:48; Bhadra Mukha 05:24–07:08; Bhadra Puchha 14:46–15:48
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 03:47–04:22 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:03–13:04 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 15:06–16:07 |
| Godhuli | 20:10–20:28 |
| Pradosha | 20:10–21:56 |
| Nishitha | 00:17–00:52 (14.08) |
| Amrita Kalam | 00:37–02:05 (14.08) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 10:39–12:33 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 16:22–18:16 |
| Gulika Kalam | 06:51–08:45 |
| Dur Muhurta | 07:59–09:00, 13:04–14:05 |
| Varjyam | 15:52–17:19 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: good 19:05–20:09
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | good 19:05–20:09 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | good 19:05–20:09 |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 15:48–17:12, 19:05–20:09 |
Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni until 08:12, Hasta from 08:12; tithi Shukla-chaturti until 15:48, Shukla-panchami from 15:48; lagna Karka 04:56, Simha 05:26, Kanya 08:27, Tula 11:27, Vrischika 14:28, Dhanu 17:12, Makara 19:05, Kumbha 20:09
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Uttara-Phalguni (until 08:12) — destruction of all diseases; Hasta (from 08:12) — imparting radiance (to the person); Friday — universal respect.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Shukla-chaturti 04:56–15:48: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Cautions:
- The Muhurta Chintamani warns: whoever shaves in Uttara-Phalguni nakshatra 4 times a year puts their life in danger — frequent haircuts in this nakshatra are best avoided.
- Friday: B. V. Raman advises against cutting nails (the rating above is the site’s summary, which uses the same weekdays for nails as for haircuts, so Friday counts as auspicious).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Favourable day · score S = +3
Auspicious factors outweigh inauspicious ones: ordinary matters can be started.
Auspicious time begins after 15:48
+2 Yoga Siddha 04:56–13:45+2 Ravi Yoga 04:56–08:12+1 Anandadi: Shubha 04:56–08:12+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:56–08:12+1 Auspicious weekday0 Auspicious tithi 15:48–04:58 (14.08)0 Chaturmasya−2 Rikta tithi 04:56–15:48−2 Vishti (Bhadra) 05:21–15:48
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Ordinary day — pros: Ravi Yoga, Yoga Shubha; cons: Krakacha Yoga, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn) |
|---|---|
| Month | Shravana (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Vikriti (No. 24) · Shaka 1932 · Vikram 2067 more |
| Period | Chaturmasya |
| Festivals | Naga Panchami · Skanda Shashti |
At sunrise 04:58
| Tithi | 5Shukla-panchami (Purna, Soma) · until 13:05 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Hasta, pada 4 (light, Savitar (Animating, Awakening), Moon) · until 06:06 more |
| Yoga | Sadhya (“attainable, amenable”, auspicious) · until 10:25 more |
| Karana | Balava (movable) · until 13:05 more |
| Vara | Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Kanya (Virgo) |
Changes during the day
| from 06:06 | nakshatra Chitra |
|---|---|
| from 10:25 | yoga Shubha |
| from 13:05 | tithi Shukla-shashti |
| from 13:05 | karana Kaulava |
| from 23:58 | karana Taitila |
| from 04:35 (15.08) | nakshatra Swati |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 04:15 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 04:58 |
| Noon | 12:34 |
| Sunset | 20:08 |
| End of twilight | 20:51 |
| Moonrise | 11:25 |
| Moonset | 20:54 |
| Day length | 15 h 09 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 8, average — 5, bad — 0
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 06:06 | from 13:05 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Hasta (04:58–06:06) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Chitra (06:06–20:08) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
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, 04:58–12:33
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Skanda Shashti · Skanda (Murugan, Kartikeya)
The sixth day of the waxing Moon is dedicated to Skanda (Murugan, Kartikeya), the son of Shiva. Devotees fast and worship Murugan; the day is especially revered in South India.
Rule: the tithi begins between sunrise and sunset, 13:05–05:00 (15.08)
the tithi begins between sunrise and sunset
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Ravi Yoga 06:06–04:35 (15.08) Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:35–05:00 (15.08) Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 04:35–05:00 (15.08)
Yamaghanta 04:58–06:06 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:58–13:05 Krakacha Yoga 13:05–05:00 (15.08)
Anandadi: Siddhi 04:35–05:00 (15.08) Anandadi: Mrityu 04:58–06:06 Anandadi: Kana 06:06–04:35 (15.08)
- Gandanta (tithi): 12:44–13:27
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 03:48–04:23 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:03–13:04 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 15:05–16:05 |
| Godhuli | 20:08–20:26 |
| Pradosha | 20:08–21:54 |
| Nishitha | 00:16–00:52 (15.08) |
| Amrita Kalam | 22:36–00:05 (15.08) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 08:46–10:40 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 14:27–16:21 |
| Gulika Kalam | 04:58–06:52 |
| Dur Muhurta | 04:58–05:59, 05:59–07:00 |
| Varjyam | 13:36–15:06 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 04:58–14:24, 19:01–20:05
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | average 04:58–14:24, 19:01–20:05 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average 04:58–14:24, 19:01–20:05 |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 04:58–17:08, 19:01–20:05 |
Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Hasta until 06:06, Chitra from 06:06; tithi Shukla-panchami until 13:05, Shukla-shashti from 13:05; lagna Karka 04:58, Simha 05:22, Kanya 08:23, Tula 11:23, Vrischika 14:24, Dhanu 17:08, Makara 19:01, Kumbha 20:05
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Hasta (until 06:06) — imparting radiance (to the person); Chitra (from 06:06) — improvement of well-being; Saturday — decline of physical strength.
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Ordinary day · score S = +2
Auspicious and inauspicious factors are balanced: a day for routine matters; important matters are best timed for favourable days.
+2 Ravi Yoga 06:06–04:35 (15.08)+1 Yoga Shubha 10:25–05:00 (15.08)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:58–06:06+1 Auspicious tithi 04:58–13:050 Anandadi: Kana 06:06–04:35 (15.08) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Chaturmasya0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:58–13:05 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Anandadi: Mrityu 04:58–06:060 Yamaghanta 04:58–06:060 Surya Dagdha tithi 13:05–05:00 (15.08)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Krakacha Yoga 13:05–05:00 (15.08)
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Avoid starting important matters — Samvartaka Yoga, Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) |
|---|---|
| Month | Shravana (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Vikriti (No. 24) · Shaka 1932 · Vikram 2067 more |
| Period | Chaturmasya |
At sunrise 05:00
| Tithi | 6Shukla-shashti (Nanda, Kartikeya) · until 11:00 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Swati, pada 1 (movable, Waiu (Wind), Rahu) · until 03:47 (16.08) more |
| Yoga | Shubha (“goodness, happiness”, auspicious) · until 07:35 more |
| Karana | Taitila (movable) · until 11:00 more |
| Vara | Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Tula (Libra) |
Changes during the day
| from 07:35 | yoga Shukla |
|---|---|
| from 11:00 | tithi Shukla-saptami |
| from 11:00 | karana Gara |
| from 22:13 | karana Vanija |
| from 03:47 (16.08) | nakshatra Vishakha |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 04:17 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 05:00 |
| Noon | 12:34 |
| Sunset | 20:06 |
| End of twilight | 20:49 |
| Moonrise | 12:54 |
| Moonset | 21:14 |
| Day length | 15 h 05 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 2, average — 9, bad — 2
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 11:00 |
|---|
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, Swati (05:00–20:06) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Festivals and periods
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Tripushkar Yoga 03:47–05:02 (16.08)
Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:00–11:00 Samvartaka Yoga 11:00–05:02 (16.08)
Anandadi: Lumbaka 05:00–03:47 (16.08) Anandadi: Utpata 03:47–05:02 (16.08)
- Surya Dagdha tithi: Shukla-shashti
Tripushkar Yoga: A coincidence of the weekday (Sun, Tue or Sat), a Bhadra tithi (2, 7 or 12) and a “tripada” nakshatra (Krittika, Punarvasu, Uttara Phalguni, Vishakha, Uttara Ashadha, Purva Bhadrapada). The result of whatever is begun repeats three times: good for purchases and investments, bad for losses, loans, surgery and funerals.
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 03:49–04:25 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:03–13:03 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 15:04–16:04 |
| Godhuli | 20:06–20:24 |
| Pradosha | 20:06–21:53 |
| Nishitha | 00:16–00:52 (16.08) |
| Amrita Kalam | 19:16–20:49 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 18:13–20:06 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 12:33–14:26 |
| Gulika Kalam | 16:19–18:13 |
| Dur Muhurta | 18:05–19:05 |
| Varjyam | 10:00–11:33 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 05:00–05:18, 08:19–20:06
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 05:00–05:18, 08:19–20:06 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average 05:00–05:18, 08:19–20:06 |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 05:00–05:18, 08:19–20:06 |
Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Swati; tithi Shukla-shashti until 11:00, Shukla-saptami from 11:00; lagna Karka 05:00, Simha 05:18, Kanya 08:19, Tula 11:19, Vrischika 14:20, Dhanu 17:05, Makara 18:57, Kumbha 20:01
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Swati — relief from all suffering; Sunday — physical well-being.
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Avoid starting important matters · score S = −3
There is a mild prohibition (Amavasya, Krishna Chaturdashi, Bhadra on earth, Vyatipata, Vaidhriti, kshaya tithi, Sankranti, Ashubha Yoga) or the total score is -3 or lower: the day is unfavourable for important new matters, but suitable for fasting, prayer and everyday work.
+2 Yoga Shubha 05:00–07:35+1 Auspicious nakshatra 05:00–03:47 (16.08)+1 Auspicious tithi 11:00–05:02 (16.08)0 Chaturmasya0 Tripushkar Yoga 03:47–05:02 (16.08)−1 Anandadi: Lumbaka 05:00–03:47 (16.08)−1 Surya Dagdha tithi 05:00–11:00−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:00–11:00−3 Samvartaka Yoga 11:00–05:02 (16.08)
| Summary | Unfavourable day — Yamaghanta, Vishti (Bhadra) |
|---|---|
| Month | Shravana (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Vikriti (No. 24) · Shaka 1932 · Vikram 2067 more |
| Period | Chaturmasya |
| Festivals | Shravana Somvar |
At sunrise 05:02
| Tithi | 7Shukla-saptami (Bhadra, Indra) · until 09:38 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Vishakha, pada 1 (mixed, Indra and Agni, Jupiter) · until 03:42 (17.08) more |
| Yoga | Shukla (“bright, pure”, auspicious) · until 05:19 more |
| Karana | Vanija (movable) · until 09:38 more |
| Vara | Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Tula (Libra) |
Changes during the day
| from 05:19 | yoga Brahma |
|---|---|
| from 09:38 | tithi Shukla-ashtami |
| from 09:38 | karana Vishti |
| from 21:14 | karana Bava |
| from 03:40 (17.08) | yoga Indra |
| from 03:42 (17.08) | nakshatra Anuradha |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 04:19 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 05:02 |
| Noon | 12:33 |
| Sunset | 20:03 |
| End of twilight | 20:46 |
| Moonrise | 14:19 |
| Moonset | 21:41 |
| Day length | 15 h 01 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 7, average — 6, bad — 0
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 09:38 |
|---|
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, Vishakha (05:02–20:03) is good for sowing, for root crops.
- Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 09:38–20:03: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Festivals and periods
Shravana Somvar · Shiva
A Monday of the month of Shravana (here by the purnimanta reckoning, as in North India): a fast and abhisheka of Shiva with water and milk — special worship in the month of Shiva.
Rule: by weekday
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 03:42–05:04 (17.08)
Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:02–09:38 Yamaghanta 05:02–03:42 (17.08)
Anandadi: Mitra 05:02–03:42 (17.08) Anandadi: Manasa 03:42–05:04 (17.08)
- Bhadra in the netherworld: 09:38–21:14; Bhadra Puchha 11:23–12:33; Bhadra Mukha 12:33–14:30
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 03:51–04:26 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:03–13:03 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 15:03–16:03 |
| Godhuli | 20:03–20:21 |
| Pradosha | 20:03–21:52 |
| Nishitha | 00:16–00:52 (17.08) |
| Amrita Kalam | 18:56–20:31 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 06:55–08:48 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 10:40–12:33 |
| Gulika Kalam | 14:25–16:18 |
| Dur Muhurta | 13:03–14:03, 16:03–17:03 |
| Varjyam | 09:22–10:57 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 05:02–09:38
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | average 05:02–09:38 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average 05:02–09:38 |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 05:02–17:01, 18:53–19:57 |
Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Vishakha; tithi Shukla-saptami until 09:38, Shukla-ashtami from 09:38; lagna Karka 05:02, Simha 05:14, Kanya 08:15, Tula 11:15, Vrischika 14:17, Dhanu 17:01, Makara 18:53, Kumbha 19:57
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Vishakha — loss of money; Monday — clear, bright complexion.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Shukla-ashtami 09:38–20:03: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Unfavourable day · score S = −3
A strict prohibition (a visible eclipse; Visha Yoga of the weekday, tithi and nakshatra; Amrita Siddhi turned to poison; Yamaghanta; the Anandadi yoga Mrityu) or a total score of -7 or lower: any new undertakings are best postponed.
Strict prohibition: Yamaghanta
+2 Yoga Brahma 05:19–03:40 (17.08)+1 Anandadi: Mitra 05:02–03:42 (17.08)+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 05:02–09:380 Chaturmasya−1 Ashtami 09:38–05:04 (17.08)−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:02–09:38−2 Vishti (Bhadra) 09:38–21:14−3 Yamaghanta 05:02–03:42 (17.08)
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Avoid starting important matters — Sankranti day, Rikta tithi |
|---|---|
| Month | Shravana (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Vikriti (No. 24) · Shaka 1932 · Vikram 2067 more |
| Period | Chaturmasya |
| Festivals | Simha Sankranti · Masik Durgashtami |
At sunrise 05:04
| Tithi | 8Shukla-ashtami (Jaya, Vasus) · until 09:01 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Anuradha, pada 1 (soft, Mitra (Friend), Saturn) · until 04:22 (18.08) more |
| Yoga | Indra (“Indra, lord”, auspicious) · until 02:36 (18.08) more |
| Karana | Bava (movable) · until 09:01 more |
| Vara | Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Vrischika (Scorpio) |
Changes during the day
| from 09:01 | tithi Shukla-navami |
|---|---|
| from 09:01 | karana Balava |
| from 20:59 | karana Kaulava |
| from 02:36 (18.08) | yoga Vaidhriti |
| from 04:22 (18.08) | nakshatra Jyestha |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 04:22 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 05:04 |
| Noon | 12:33 |
| Sunset | 20:01 |
| End of twilight | 20:43 |
| Moonrise | 15:35 |
| Moonset | 22:17 |
| Day length | 14 h 56 min |
Sky
| Simha Sankranti | 03:05 — the Sun enters Simha (Leo) |
|---|
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 0, average — 9, bad — 4
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 09:01 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Anuradha (05:04–20:01) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Festivals and periods
Simha Sankranti · Surya
The Sun enters the sidereal sign of Leo; in Kerala the month of Chingam begins — the Malayalam New Year.
Rule: by the moment of Sankranti, 05:04–12:33
on the day the Sun enters the sign
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 09:38 (16.08)–09:01
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:04–09:01 Ravi Yoga 04:22–05:06 (18.08)
Anandadi: Vajra 05:04–04:22 (18.08) Anandadi: Mudgara 04:22–05:06 (18.08)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 03:52–04:28 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:03–13:02 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 15:02–16:02 |
| Godhuli | 20:01–20:19 |
| Pradosha | 20:01–21:50 |
| Nishitha | 00:15–00:52 (18.08) |
| Amrita Kalam | 17:41–19:19 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 16:17–18:09 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 08:48–10:41 |
| Gulika Kalam | 12:33–14:25 |
| Dur Muhurta | 08:04–09:03, 23:39–00:15 (18.08) |
| Varjyam | 07:49–09:27 |
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 08:11–16:57, 18:49–19:53 |
Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Anuradha; tithi Shukla-ashtami until 09:01, Shukla-navami from 09:01; lagna Karka 05:04, Simha 05:10, Kanya 08:11, Tula 11:11, Vrischika 14:13, Dhanu 16:57, Makara 18:49, Kumbha 19:53
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Anuradha — loss of money. In general Anuradha is favourable, but not for the very first shaving, cutting or trimming of hair (“vapanam”); Tuesday — harm to longevity.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Shukla-ashtami 05:04–09:01: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
- Shukla-navami 09:01–20:01: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
- Sankranti at 03:05 — a Parva day: no haircuts or shaving on this day (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Cautions:
- The Muhurta Chintamani warns: whoever shaves in Anuradha nakshatra 3 times a year puts their life in danger — frequent haircuts in this nakshatra are best avoided.
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Avoid starting important matters · score S = +1
There is a mild prohibition (Amavasya, Krishna Chaturdashi, Bhadra on earth, Vyatipata, Vaidhriti, kshaya tithi, Sankranti, Ashubha Yoga) or the total score is -3 or lower: the day is unfavourable for important new matters, but suitable for fasting, prayer and everyday work.
Avoid starting important matters: Sankranti day
+2 Yoga Indra 05:04–02:36 (18.08)+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:04–09:01+1 Auspicious nakshatra 05:04–04:22 (18.08)0 Chaturmasya−1 Anandadi: Vajra 05:04–04:22 (18.08)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Sankranti day−1 Rikta tithi 09:01–05:06 (18.08)
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Unfavourable day — many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower), Vaidhriti |
|---|---|
| Month | Shravana (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Vikriti (No. 24) · Shaka 1932 · Vikram 2067 more |
| Period | Chaturmasya |
At sunrise 05:06
| Tithi | 9Shukla-navami (Rikta, Serpent (Naga)) · until 09:08 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Jyestha, pada 1 (sharp, Indra (Leader of the Gods), Mercury) · until 05:42 (19.08) more Gandamula |
| Yoga | Vaidhriti (“without support, discord”, inauspicious) · until 02:05 (19.08) more |
| Karana | Kaulava (movable) · until 09:08 more |
| Vara | Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Vrischika (Scorpio) |
Changes during the day
| from 09:08 | tithi Shukla-dashami |
|---|---|
| from 09:08 | karana Taitila |
| from 21:27 | karana Gara |
| from 02:05 (19.08) | yoga Vishkambha |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 04:24 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 05:06 |
| Noon | 12:33 |
| Sunset | 19:59 |
| End of twilight | 20:41 |
| Moonrise | 16:39 |
| Moonset | 23:06 |
| Day length | 14 h 52 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 0, average — 9, bad — 4
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 09:08 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Jyestha (05:06–19:59) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Festivals and periods
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Ravi Yoga all day
Krakacha Yoga 05:06–09:08
Anandadi: Dhwanksha all day
- Gandanta (nakshatra): 23:18–12:08 (19.08)
- Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Jyestha
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 03:53–04:30 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 15:01–16:01 |
| Godhuli | 19:59–20:17 |
| Pradosha | 19:59–21:49 |
| Nishitha | 00:15–00:52 (19.08) |
| Amrita Kalam | 20:25–22:06 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 12:32–14:24 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 06:58–08:49 |
| Gulika Kalam | 10:41–12:32 |
| Dur Muhurta | 12:03–13:02 |
| Varjyam | 10:17–11:58 |
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 08:07–19:59 |
Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Jyestha; tithi Shukla-navami until 09:08, Shukla-dashami from 09:08; lagna Simha 05:06, Kanya 08:07, Tula 11:08, Vrischika 14:09, Dhanu 16:53, Makara 18:45, Kumbha 19:49
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Jyestha — loss (reduction) of landed property (real estate); Wednesday — favour of the authorities.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Shukla-navami 05:06–09:08: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
- Vaidhriti 05:06–19:59: 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
Unfavourable day · score S = −7
A strict prohibition (a visible eclipse; Visha Yoga of the weekday, tithi and nakshatra; Amrita Siddhi turned to poison; Yamaghanta; the Anandadi yoga Mrityu) or a total score of -7 or lower: any new undertakings are best postponed.
Strict prohibition: many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower)
Avoid starting important matters: Vaidhriti
+2 Ravi Yoga all day+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 09:08–05:08 (19.08)0 Chaturmasya−1 Surya Dagdha tithi 09:08–05:08 (19.08)−1 Anandadi: Dhwanksha all day−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra all day−2 Rikta tithi 05:06–09:08−3 Krakacha Yoga 05:06–09:08−3 Vaidhriti 05:06–02:05 (19.08)
| Summary | Ordinary day — pros: Ravi Yoga, Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi); cons: Fierce or sharp nakshatra, Surya Dagdha tithi |
|---|---|
| Month | Shravana (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Vikriti (No. 24) · Shaka 1932 · Vikram 2067 more |
| Period | Chaturmasya |
At sunrise 05:08
| Tithi | 10Shukla-dashami (Purna, Dharma) · until 09:56 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Jyestha, pada 4 (sharp, Indra (Leader of the Gods), Mercury) · until 05:42 more Gandamula |
| Yoga | Vishkambha (“prop, bolt”, inauspicious) · until 02:03 (20.08) more |
| Karana | Gara (movable) · until 09:56 more |
| Vara | Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Vrischika (Scorpio) |
Changes during the day
| from 05:42 | nakshatra Mula |
|---|---|
| from 09:56 | tithi Shukla-ekadashi |
| from 09:56 | karana Vanija |
| from 22:34 | karana Vishti |
| from 02:03 (20.08) | yoga Priti |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 04:26 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 05:08 |
| Noon | 12:33 |
| Sunset | 19:56 |
| End of twilight | 20:38 |
| Moonrise | 17:27 |
| Moonset | none |
| Day length | 14 h 48 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 4, average — 7, bad — 2
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 09:56 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Jyestha (05:08–05:42) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Mula (05:42–19:56) is good for sowing, for root crops.
Festivals and periods
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:08–09:56 Ravi Yoga all day
Anandadi: Kaladanda 05:08–05:42 Anandadi: Dhumra 05:42–05:10 (20.08)
- Bhadra in the netherworld: 22:34–11:19 (20.08); Bhadra Puchha 03:42–04:58 (20.08); Bhadra Mukha 04:58–07:05 (20.08)
- Gandanta (nakshatra): 23:18 (18.08)–12:08
- Gandanta (tithi): 09:31–10:22
- Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Jyestha
- Surya Dagdha tithi: Shukla-dashami
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 03:55–04:31 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:03–13:02 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 15:00–15:59 |
| Godhuli | 19:56–20:15 |
| Pradosha | 19:56–21:47 |
| Nishitha | 00:15–00:52 (20.08) |
| Amrita Kalam | 00:42–02:26 (20.08) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 14:23–16:14 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 05:08–06:59 |
| Gulika Kalam | 08:50–10:41 |
| Dur Muhurta | 10:04–11:03, 15:59–16:59 |
| Varjyam | none on this day |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average throughout the daytime
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | average throughout the daytime |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails | average 05:08–14:05, 18:41–19:45 |
| Cutting toenails | average throughout the daytime |
| Bathing, washing hair | average throughout the daytime |
Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Jyestha until 05:42, Mula from 05:42; tithi Shukla-dashami until 09:56, Shukla-ekadashi from 09:56; lagna Simha 05:08, Kanya 08:03, Tula 11:04, Vrischika 14:05, Dhanu 16:49, Makara 18:41, Kumbha 19:45
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Jyestha (until 05:42) — loss (reduction) of landed property (real estate); Mula (from 05:42) — ruin of the family; Thursday — success.
Cautions:
- Jyeshtha: favourable for shaving according to the Muhurta Chintamani and B. V. Raman (the rating above follows the Kalaprakashika, where it is avoided).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Ordinary day · score S = +2
Auspicious and inauspicious factors are balanced: a day for routine matters; important matters are best timed for favourable days.
+2 Ravi Yoga all day+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:08–09:56+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 05:08–09:560 Chaturmasya−1 Anandadi: Dhumra 05:42–05:10 (20.08)−1 Gandanta 05:08–12:08−1 Surya Dagdha tithi 05:08–09:56−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 05:08–05:42
| Summary | Ordinary day — pros: Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Anandadi: Vardhamana; cons: Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi), Fierce or sharp nakshatra |
|---|---|
| Month | Shravana (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Vikriti (No. 24) · Shaka 1932 · Vikram 2067 more |
| Period | Chaturmasya |
| Festivals | Varalakshmi Vrat · Shravana Putrada Ekadashi (Pavitra) |
At sunrise 05:10
| Tithi | 11Shukla-ekadashi (Nanda, Rudra) · until 11:19 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Mula, pada 4 (sharp, Nirriti (Goddess of Destruction or Alakshmi), Ketu) · until 07:37 more Gandamula |
| Yoga | Priti (“love, affection”, auspicious) · until 02:23 (21.08) more |
| Karana | Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 11:19 more |
| Vara | Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Dhanu (Sagittarius) |
Changes during the day
| from 07:37 | nakshatra Purva-Ashadha |
|---|---|
| from 11:19 | tithi Shukla-dvadashi |
| from 11:19 | karana Bava |
| from 00:11 (21.08) | karana Balava |
| from 02:23 (21.08) | yoga Ayushman |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 04:28 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 05:10 |
| Noon | 12:33 |
| Sunset | 19:54 |
| End of twilight | 20:35 |
| Moonrise | 18:01 |
| Moonset | 00:07 |
| Day length | 14 h 43 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 1, average — 12, bad — 0
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 07:37 | from 11:19 |
|---|
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 (05:10–07:37) is good for sowing, for root crops.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Ashadha (07:37–19:54) is good for root crops.
- Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 05:10–11:19: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Festivals and periods
Varalakshmi Vrat · Lakshmi
A fast and puja to Lakshmi, the “bestower of boons”, on the Friday before the full moon of Shravana. Married women pray for the well-being of the family; the vrat is especially widespread in South India.
Rule: by weekday
Shravana Putrada Ekadashi (Pavitra) · Vishnu
The Ekadashi of the bright half of Shravana: the fast is observed for the birth and well-being of children, and Vishnu is worshipped.
Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 09:56 (19.08)–11:19
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Parana (breaking the fast): 05:12–08:08 (21.08)
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Ravi Yoga 05:10–07:37 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:10–11:19
Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 11:19–05:12 (21.08)
Anandadi: Sthira 05:10–07:37 Anandadi: Vardhamana 07:37–05:12 (21.08)
- Bhadra in the netherworld: 22:34 (19.08)–11:19; Bhadra Puchha 03:42–04:58; Bhadra Mukha 04:58–07:05
- Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Mula
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 03:56–04:33 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:02–13:01 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:59–15:58 |
| Godhuli | 19:54–20:12 |
| Pradosha | 19:54–21:45 |
| Nishitha | 00:14–00:52 (21.08) |
| Amrita Kalam | 04:43–06:28 (21.08) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 10:41–12:32 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 16:13–18:03 |
| Gulika Kalam | 07:00–08:51 |
| Dur Muhurta | 08:07–09:06, 13:01–14:00 |
| Varjyam | 05:53–07:37, 18:10–19:55 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 05:10–14:01, 18:37–19:42
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | average 05:10–14:01, 18:37–19:42 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails | average 07:59–14:01, 18:37–19:42 |
| Cutting toenails | average 05:10–14:01, 18:37–19:42 |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 07:59–16:45, 18:37–19:42 |
Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Mula until 07:37, Purva-Ashadha from 07:37; tithi Shukla-ekadashi until 11:19, Shukla-dvadashi from 11:19; lagna Simha 05:10, Kanya 07:59, Tula 11:00, Vrischika 14:01, Dhanu 16:45, Makara 18:37, Kumbha 19:42
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Mula (until 07:37) — ruin of the family; Purva-Ashadha (from 07:37) — ruin of the family; Friday — universal respect.
Cautions:
- Ekadashi: by custom, those who fast on this day do not cut their hair or shave.
- Friday: B. V. Raman advises against cutting nails (the rating above is the site’s summary, which uses the same weekdays for nails as for haircuts, so Friday counts as auspicious).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Ordinary day · score S = +2
Auspicious and inauspicious factors are balanced: a day for routine matters; important matters are best timed for favourable days.
+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:10–11:19+1 Anandadi: Vardhamana 07:37–05:12 (21.08)+1 Yoga Priti 05:10–02:23 (21.08)+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 05:10–11:190 Ravi Yoga 05:10–07:370 Chaturmasya−1 Vishti (Bhadra) 05:10–11:19−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 05:10–07:37−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 11:19–05:12 (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.
| Summary | Ordinary day — pros: Anandadi: Matanga, Yoga Ayushman; cons: Fierce or sharp nakshatra, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn) |
|---|---|
| Month | Shravana (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Vikriti (No. 24) · Shaka 1932 · Vikram 2067 more |
| Period | Chaturmasya |
| Festivals | Shani Pradosha |
At sunrise 05:12
| Tithi | 12Shukla-dvadashi (Bhadra, Sun (Ravi)) · until 13:08 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Purva-Ashadha, pada 4 (fierce, Varuna, Venus) · until 09:59 more |
| Yoga | Ayushman (“long-lived”, auspicious) · until 03:01 (22.08) more |
| Karana | Balava (movable) · until 13:08 more |
| Vara | Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Dhanu (Sagittarius) |
Changes during the day
| from 09:59 | nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha |
|---|---|
| from 13:08 | tithi Shukla-triodashi |
| from 13:08 | karana Kaulava |
| from 02:11 (22.08) | karana Taitila |
| from 03:01 (22.08) | yoga Saubhagya |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 04:30 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 05:12 |
| Noon | 12:32 |
| Sunset | 19:51 |
| End of twilight | 20:33 |
| Moonrise | 18:26 |
| Moonset | 01:17 |
| Day length | 14 h 39 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 3, average — 6, bad — 4
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 09:59 | from 13:08 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Ashadha (05:12–09:59) is good for root crops.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Ashadha (09:59–19:51) is good for sowing.
Festivals and periods
Shani Pradosha · Shiva
Pradosha on a Saturday. According to legend, Shiva drank the Halahala poison on a Saturday Trayodashi, so fasting on this day pacifies Shani (Saturn) and softens his harsh influence.
Rule: pradosha vyapini: 3 muhurtas after sunset, 19:51–21:44
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Tripushkar Yoga 09:59–13:08
Anandadi: Matanga 05:12–09:59 Anandadi: Rakshasa 09:59–05:14 (22.08)
Tripushkar Yoga: A coincidence of the weekday (Sun, Tue or Sat), a Bhadra tithi (2, 7 or 12) and a “tripada” nakshatra (Krittika, Punarvasu, Uttara Phalguni, Vishakha, Uttara Ashadha, Purva Bhadrapada). The result of whatever is begun repeats three times: good for purchases and investments, bad for losses, loans, surgery and funerals.
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 03:58–04:35 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:02–13:01 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:58–15:57 |
| Godhuli | 19:51–20:10 |
| Pradosha | 19:51–21:44 |
| Nishitha | 00:14–00:51 (22.08) |
| Amrita Kalam | 04:43–06:28 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 08:52–10:42 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 14:22–16:12 |
| Gulika Kalam | 05:12–07:02 |
| Dur Muhurta | 05:12–06:11, 06:11–07:09 |
| Varjyam | 18:53–20:40 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 09:59–19:51
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 09:59–19:51 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails | average 09:59–13:57, 18:33–19:38 |
| Cutting toenails | average 09:59–19:51 |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 07:56–19:51 |
Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Purva-Ashadha until 09:59, Uttara-Ashadha from 09:59; tithi Shukla-dvadashi until 13:08, Shukla-triodashi from 13:08; lagna Simha 05:12, Kanya 07:56, Tula 10:56, Vrischika 13:57, Dhanu 16:41, Makara 18:33, Kumbha 19:38
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Purva-Ashadha (until 09:59) — ruin of the family; Uttara-Ashadha (from 09:59) — improved health; Saturday — decline of physical strength.
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Ordinary day · score S = 0
Auspicious and inauspicious factors are balanced: a day for routine matters; important matters are best timed for favourable days.
+1 Anandadi: Matanga 05:12–09:59+1 Yoga Ayushman 05:12–03:01 (22.08)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 09:59–05:14 (22.08)0 Auspicious tithi 13:08–05:14 (22.08)0 Chaturmasya0 Tripushkar Yoga 09:59–13:08−1 Anandadi: Rakshasa 09:59–05:14 (22.08)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 05:12–09:59
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Best day — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Auspicious nakshatra; auspicious time — until 05:59 |
|---|---|
| Month | Shravana (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Vikriti (No. 24) · Shaka 1932 · Vikram 2067 more |
| Period | Chaturmasya |
At sunrise 05:14
| Tithi | 13Shukla-triodashi (Jaya, God of Love) · until 15:17 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Uttara-Ashadha, pada 3 (fixed, Vishva-Deva (All Gods), Sun) · until 12:40 more |
| Yoga | Saubhagya (“good fortune, marital happiness”, auspicious) · until 03:50 (23.08) more |
| Karana | Taitila (movable) · until 15:17 more |
| Vara | Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Makara (Capricorn) |
Changes during the day
| from 12:40 | nakshatra Shravana |
|---|---|
| from 15:17 | tithi Shukla-chaturdashi |
| from 15:17 | karana Gara |
| from 03:50 (23.08) | yoga Shobhana |
| from 04:26 (23.08) | karana Vanija |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 04:33 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 05:14 |
| Noon | 12:32 |
| Sunset | 19:49 |
| End of twilight | 20:30 |
| Moonrise | 18:44 |
| Moonset | 02:30 |
| Day length | 14 h 35 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 1, average — 12, bad — 0
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 12:40 | from 15:17 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Ashadha (05:14–12:40) is good for sowing.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Shravana (12:40–19:49) is good for sowing.
- Shukla-chaturdashi 15:17–19:49: according to the Kalaprakashika, ploughing on Chaturdashi puts the owner’s life in danger.
Festivals and periods
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 05:14–12:40 Ravi Yoga 12:40–05:16 (23.08)
Anandadi: Amrita 05:14–05:59 Anandadi: Musala 05:59–14:28 Anandadi: Gada 14:28–05:16 (23.08)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 03:59–04:36 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:02–13:01 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:57–15:56 |
| Godhuli | 19:49–20:08 |
| Pradosha | 19:49–21:42 |
| Nishitha | 00:14–00:51 (23.08) |
| Amrita Kalam | 05:33–07:20, 03:54–05:42 (23.08) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 18:00–19:49 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 12:31–14:21 |
| Gulika Kalam | 16:10–18:00 |
| Dur Muhurta | 17:52–18:51 |
| Varjyam | 17:09–18:57 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 05:14–15:17
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | average 05:14–15:17 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails | average 07:52–13:53 |
| Cutting toenails | average 05:14–15:17 |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 05:14–16:37, 18:29–19:34 |
Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha until 12:40, Shravana from 12:40; tithi Shukla-triodashi until 15:17, Shukla-chaturdashi from 15:17; lagna Simha 05:14, Kanya 07:52, Tula 10:52, Vrischika 13:53, Dhanu 16:37, Makara 18:29, Kumbha 19:34
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Uttara-Ashadha (until 12:40) — improved health; Shravana (from 12:40) — bodily development (physical growth); Sunday — physical well-being.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Shukla-chaturdashi 15:17–19:49: a Rikta and Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Best day · score S = +5
The total of auspicious factors is high and there are no prohibitions: suitable for important undertakings.
Auspicious time ends by 05:59
+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 05:14–12:40+1 Auspicious nakshatra 05:14–12:40+1 Yoga Saubhagya 05:14–03:50 (23.08)+1 Auspicious tithi 05:14–15:17+1 Ravi Yoga 12:40–05:16 (23.08)0 Anandadi: Amrita 05:14–05:590 Chaturmasya−1 Rikta tithi 15:17–05:16 (23.08)−1 Anandadi: Musala 05:59–14:28
| Summary | Best day — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Ravi Yoga; auspicious time — after 17:38 |
|---|---|
| Month | Shravana (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Vikriti (No. 24) · Shaka 1932 · Vikram 2067 more |
| Period | Chaturmasya |
| Festivals | Onam (Thiruvonam) · Shravana Somvar |
At sunrise 05:16
| Tithi | 14Shukla-chaturdashi (Rikta, Kali) · until 17:38 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Shravana, pada 3 (movable, Shri Vishnu, Moon) · until 15:34 more |
| Yoga | Shobhana (“splendid, beautiful”, auspicious) · until 04:46 (24.08) more |
| Karana | Vanija (movable) · until 17:38 more |
| Vara | Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Makara (Capricorn) |
Changes during the day
| from 15:34 | nakshatra Dhanishtha |
|---|---|
| from 17:38 | tithi Purnima |
| from 17:38 | karana Vishti |
| from 04:46 (24.08) | yoga Atiganda |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 04:35 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 05:16 |
| Noon | 12:32 |
| Sunset | 19:47 |
| End of twilight | 20:27 |
| Moonrise | 18:58 |
| Moonset | 03:45 |
| Day length | 14 h 30 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 15:34 | from 17:38 |
|---|
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, Shravana (05:16–15:34) is good for sowing.
- Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 17:38–19:47: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
- Shukla-chaturdashi 05:16–17:38: according to the Kalaprakashika, ploughing on Chaturdashi puts the owner’s life in danger.
Festivals and periods
Onam (Thiruvonam) · Vamana and King Mahabali
The main festival of Kerala — the return of the good King Mahabali, whom Vamana sent to the netherworld. It is celebrated on the day of the Thiruvonam (Shravana) nakshatra in the solar month of Chingam: pookalam flower carpets, the Onasadya feast and boat races.
Rule: nakshatra 6 ghatis after sunrise, 07:40
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 05:16–15:34 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 05:16–15:34 Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 15:34–05:18 (24.08)
Anandadi: Siddhi 05:16–15:34 Anandadi: Shubha 15:34–05:18 (24.08)
- Bhadra in the netherworld: 17:38–05:03 (24.08); Bhadra Puchha 02:13–03:33 (24.08); Bhadra Mukha 03:33–05:45 (24.08)
- Bhadra on earth: 05:03–06:51 (24.08); Bhadra Mukha 03:33–05:45 (24.08)
- Raja Panchaka: 05:03 (24.08)–05:46 (29.08)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 04:00–04:38 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:02–13:00 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:56–15:54 |
| Godhuli | 19:47–20:06 |
| Pradosha | 19:47–21:41 |
| Nishitha | 00:13–00:51 (24.08) |
| Amrita Kalam | 03:54–05:42 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 07:05–08:54 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 10:42–12:31 |
| Gulika Kalam | 14:20–16:09 |
| Dur Muhurta | 13:00–13:58, 15:54–16:52 |
| Varjyam | 20:03–21:51 |
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 | good 18:25–19:30 |
Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Shravana until 15:34, Dhanishtha from 15:34; tithi Shukla-chaturdashi until 17:38, Purnima from 17:38; lagna Simha 05:16, Kanya 07:48, Tula 10:48, Vrischika 13:49, Dhanu 16:33, Makara 18:25, Kumbha 19:30
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Shravana (until 15:34) — bodily development (physical growth); Dhanishtha (from 15:34) — longevity (increased vitality); Monday — clear, bright complexion.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Shukla-chaturdashi 05:16–17:38: a Rikta and Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
- Purnima 17:38–19:47: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Best day · score S = +7
The total of auspicious factors is high and there are no prohibitions: suitable for important undertakings.
Auspicious time begins after 17:38
+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 05:16–15:34+2 Ravi Yoga 05:16–15:34+1 Anandadi: Siddhi 05:16–15:34+1 Auspicious nakshatra 05:16–15:34+1 Yoga Shobhana 05:16–04:46 (24.08)+1 Auspicious weekday0 Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 15:34–05:18 (24.08)0 Chaturmasya0 Vishti (Bhadra) 17:38–05:03 (24.08)−2 Rikta tithi 05:16–17:38
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Avoid starting important matters — Anandadi: Utpata, Panchaka |
|---|---|
| Month | Shravana (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Vikriti (No. 24) · Shaka 1932 · Vikram 2067 more |
| Period | Chaturmasya |
| Festivals | Raksha Bandhan · Shravana Purnima (Narali Purnima) |
At sunrise 05:18
| Tithi | 15Purnima (Purna, Vishvedevas) · until 20:04 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Dhanishtha, pada 3 (movable, Vasu (kind) - 8 phenomena of nature, assistants of Indra, Mars) · until 18:33 more |
| Yoga | Atiganda (“great danger”, inauspicious) · until 05:44 (25.08) more |
| Karana | Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 06:51 more |
| Vara | Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Kumbha (Aquarius) |
Changes during the day
| from 06:51 | karana Bava |
|---|---|
| from 18:33 | nakshatra Shatabhisha |
| from 20:04 | tithi Krishna-pratipat |
| from 20:04 | karana Balava |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 04:37 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 05:18 |
| Noon | 12:32 |
| Sunset | 19:44 |
| End of twilight | 20:25 |
| Moonrise | 19:09 |
| Moonset | 04:58 |
| Day length | 14 h 26 min |
Sky
| Full moon (Purnima) | 20:04 |
|---|
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 18:33 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Shatabhisha (18:33–19:44) is good for sowing.
- Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 05:18–06:51: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
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, 13:58–16:51
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 17:38 (23.08)–20:04
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 20:04–05:20 (25.08)
Anandadi: Utpata 05:18–18:33 Anandadi: Mrityu 18:33–05:20 (25.08)
- Bhadra on earth: 05:03–06:51; Bhadra Mukha 03:33–05:45
- Raja Panchaka: 05:03–05:46 (29.08)
- Gandanta (tithi): 19:38–20:31
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 04:02–04:40 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:02–13:00 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:55–15:53 |
| Godhuli | 19:44–20:03 |
| Pradosha | 19:44–21:39 |
| Nishitha | 00:13–00:51 (25.08) |
| Amrita Kalam | 06:51–08:39 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 16:07–17:56 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 08:54–10:43 |
| Gulika Kalam | 12:31–14:19 |
| Dur Muhurta | 08:11–09:09, 23:34–00:13 (25.08) |
| Varjyam | 02:39–04:27 (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 07:44–16:29, 18:21–19:26 |
Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Dhanishtha until 18:33, Shatabhisha from 18:33; tithi Purnima; lagna Simha 05:18, Kanya 07:44, Tula 10:44, Vrischika 13:45, Dhanu 16:29, Makara 18:21, Kumbha 19:26
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Dhanishtha (until 18:33) — longevity (increased vitality); Shatabhisha (from 18:33) — gaining strength; Tuesday — harm to longevity.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Purnima 05:18–19:44: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
- Bhadra on earth 05:18–06:51: no shaving or haircuts during Vishti Karana (according to the Muhurta Chintamani, Bhadra does harm when it is on earth; in heaven and in the netherworld its influence on earth is weak).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Avoid starting important matters · score S = −4
There is a mild prohibition (Amavasya, Krishna Chaturdashi, Bhadra on earth, Vyatipata, Vaidhriti, kshaya tithi, Sankranti, Ashubha Yoga) or the total score is -3 or lower: the day is unfavourable for important new matters, but suitable for fasting, prayer and everyday work.
+1 Auspicious nakshatra 05:18–18:330 Chaturmasya0 Yoga Atiganda 05:18–07:160 Bhadra on earth 05:18–06:51−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Panchaka all day−3 Anandadi: Utpata 05:18–18:33
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Ordinary day — pros: Anandadi: Manasa, Auspicious nakshatra; cons: Samvartaka Yoga, Panchaka |
|---|---|
| Month | Shravana (amanta) · Bhadrapada (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Vikriti (No. 24) · Shaka 1932 · Vikram 2067 more |
| Period | Chaturmasya |
At sunrise 05:20
| Tithi | 1Krishna-pratipat (Nanda, Brahma) · until 22:31 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Shatabhisha, pada 2 (movable, Varuna, Rahu) · until 21:32 more |
| Yoga | Atiganda (“great danger”, inauspicious) · until 05:44 more |
| Karana | Balava (movable) · until 09:18 more |
| Vara | Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Kumbha (Aquarius) |
Changes during the day
| from 05:44 | yoga Sukarma |
|---|---|
| from 09:18 | karana Kaulava |
| from 21:32 | nakshatra Purva-Bhadra |
| from 22:31 | tithi Krishna-dvitya |
| from 22:31 | karana Taitila |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 04:39 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 05:20 |
| Noon | 12:31 |
| Sunset | 19:42 |
| End of twilight | 20:22 |
| Moonrise | 19:20 |
| Moonset | 06:11 |
| Day length | 14 h 21 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 5, average — 8, bad — 0
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise |
|---|
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 (05:20–19:42) is good for sowing.
Festivals and periods
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 22:31–05:22 (26.08)
Samvartaka Yoga 05:20–22:31
Anandadi: Manasa 05:20–21:32 Anandadi: Padma 21:32–05:22 (26.08)
- Raja Panchaka: 05:03 (24.08)–05:46 (29.08)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 04:03–04:41 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:54–15:52 |
| Godhuli | 19:42–20:01 |
| Pradosha | 19:42–21:38 |
| Nishitha | 00:12–00:51 (26.08) |
| Amrita Kalam | 13:26–15:14 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 12:31–14:18 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 07:07–08:55 |
| Gulika Kalam | 10:43–12:31 |
| Dur Muhurta | 12:02–12:59 |
| Varjyam | 04:43–06:31 (26.08) |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average throughout the daytime
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | average throughout the daytime |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average throughout the daytime |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 07:40–16:25, 18:17–19:22 |
Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Shatabhisha; tithi Krishna-pratipat; lagna Simha 05:20, Kanya 07:40, Tula 10:40, Vrischika 13:41, Dhanu 16:25, Makara 18:17, Kumbha 19:22
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Shatabhisha — gaining strength; Wednesday — favour of the authorities.
Cautions:
- Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Ordinary day · score S = +1
Auspicious and inauspicious factors are balanced: a day for routine matters; important matters are best timed for favourable days.
+1 Anandadi: Manasa 05:20–21:32+1 Auspicious nakshatra 05:20–21:32+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 05:20–22:31+1 Yoga Sukarma 05:44–05:22 (26.08)0 Chaturmasya−1 Panchaka all day−3 Samvartaka Yoga 05:20–22:31
| Summary | Ordinary day — pros: Yoga Sukarma, Auspicious weekday; cons: Fierce or sharp nakshatra, Panchaka |
|---|---|
| Month | Shravana (amanta) · Bhadrapada (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Vikriti (No. 24) · Shaka 1932 · Vikram 2067 more |
| Period | Chaturmasya |
At sunrise 05:22
| Tithi | 2Krishna-dvitya (Bhadra, Vidhatr) · until 00:53 (27.08) more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Purva-Bhadra, pada 2 (fierce, Aja Ekapad - sunbeam or lightning strike, Jupiter) · until 00:28 (27.08) more |
| Yoga | Sukarma (“good deed”, auspicious) · until 06:41 more |
| Karana | Taitila (movable) · until 11:43 more |
| Vara | Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Kumbha (Aquarius) |
Changes during the day
| from 06:41 | yoga Dhriti |
|---|---|
| from 11:43 | karana Gara |
| from 00:28 (27.08) | nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra |
| from 00:53 (27.08) | tithi Krishna-tritya |
| from 00:53 (27.08) | karana Vanija |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 04:41 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 05:22 |
| Noon | 12:31 |
| Sunset | 19:39 |
| End of twilight | 20:19 |
| Moonrise | 19:29 |
| Moonset | 07:23 |
| Day length | 14 h 17 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 0, average — 13, bad — 0
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise |
|---|
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 (05:22–19:39) is good for root crops.
Festivals and periods
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 00:53–05:24 (27.08)
Anandadi: Chhatra 00:28–05:24 (27.08) Anandadi: Mudgara 05:22–00:28 (27.08)
- Raja Panchaka: 05:03 (24.08)–05:46 (29.08)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 04:04–04:43 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:02–12:59 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:53–15:50 |
| Godhuli | 19:39–19:59 |
| Pradosha | 19:39–21:36 |
| Nishitha | 00:12–00:51 (27.08) |
| Amrita Kalam | 15:29–17:17 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 14:18–16:05 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 05:22–07:09 |
| Gulika Kalam | 08:56–10:43 |
| Dur Muhurta | 10:07–11:05, 15:50–16:48 |
| Varjyam | 04:43–06:31 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 07:36–13:37, 18:13–19:18
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | average 07:36–13:37, 18:13–19:18 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average 07:36–13:37, 18:13–19:18 |
| Bathing, washing hair | average throughout the daytime |
Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Purva-Bhadra; tithi Krishna-dvitya; lagna Simha 05:22, Kanya 07:36, Tula 10:36, Vrischika 13:37, Dhanu 16:21, Makara 18:13, Kumbha 19:18
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Purva-Bhadra — facing death (dangers); 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
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 Yoga Sukarma 05:22–06:41+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 05:22–00:53 (27.08)0 Chaturmasya−1 Anandadi: Mudgara 05:22–00:28 (27.08)−1 Panchaka all day−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 05:22–00:28 (27.08)
| Summary | Avoid starting important matters — Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra), Bhadra on earth |
|---|---|
| Month | Shravana (amanta) · Bhadrapada (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Vikriti (No. 24) · Shaka 1932 · Vikram 2067 more |
| Period | Chaturmasya |
| Festivals | Kajari Teej |
At sunrise 05:24
| Tithi | 3Krishna-tritya (Jaya, Vishnu) · until 03:06 (28.08) more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Uttara-Bhadra, pada 1 (fixed, Ahirbudhyana (Serpent of the Deep - Milky Way under the horizon), Saturn) · until 03:14 (28.08) more |
| Yoga | Dhriti (“steadfastness, firmness”, auspicious) · until 07:34 more |
| Karana | Vanija (movable) · until 14:01 more |
| Vara | Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Mina (Pisces) |
Changes during the day
| from 07:34 | yoga Shula |
|---|---|
| from 14:01 | karana Vishti |
| from 03:06 (28.08) | tithi Krishna-chaturti |
| from 03:06 (28.08) | karana Bava |
| from 03:14 (28.08) | nakshatra Revati |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 04:43 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 05:24 |
| Noon | 12:31 |
| Sunset | 19:37 |
| End of twilight | 20:17 |
| Moonrise | 19:40 |
| Moonset | 08:35 |
| Day length | 14 h 13 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 |
|---|
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 (05:24–19:37) is good for sowing.
- Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 14:01–19:37: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Festivals and periods
Kajari Teej · Parvati (Gauri)
A women’s festival of North India: a fast for marital happiness, worship of Parvati and the neem tree, and kajari songs.
Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 00:53–03:06 (28.08)
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Amrita Siddhi Yoga 03:14–05:26 (28.08) Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 03:14–05:26 (28.08)
Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 05:24–03:06 (28.08)
Anandadi: Dhwaja 05:24–03:14 (28.08) Anandadi: Shrivatsa 03:14–05:26 (28.08)
- Bhadra on earth: 14:01–03:06 (28.08); Bhadra Puchha 22:31–23:49; Bhadra Mukha 23:49–02:00 (28.08)
- Raja Panchaka: 05:03 (24.08)–05:46 (29.08)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 04:06–04:45 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:02–12:59 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:52–15:49 |
| Godhuli | 19:37–19:56 |
| Pradosha | 19:37–21:34 |
| Nishitha | 00:11–00:51 (28.08) |
| Amrita Kalam | 21:53–23:40 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 10:43–12:30 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 16:03–17:50 |
| Gulika Kalam | 07:10–08:57 |
| Dur Muhurta | 08:14–09:11, 12:59–13:55 |
| Varjyam | 11:11–12:58 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: good 07:32–13:33
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | good 07:32–13:33 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails | average 05:24–14:01 |
| Cutting toenails | good 07:32–13:33 |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 07:32–16:17, 18:10–19:14 |
Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra; tithi Krishna-tritya; lagna Simha 05:24, Kanya 07:32, Tula 10:32, Vrischika 13:33, Dhanu 16:17, Makara 18:10, Kumbha 19:14
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Uttara-Bhadra — a good life; Friday — universal respect.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Bhadra on earth 14:01–19:37: 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
Avoid starting important matters · score S = +1
There is a mild prohibition (Amavasya, Krishna Chaturdashi, Bhadra on earth, Vyatipata, Vaidhriti, kshaya tithi, Sankranti, Ashubha Yoga) or the total score is -3 or lower: the day is unfavourable for important new matters, but suitable for fasting, prayer and everyday work.
Avoid starting important matters: Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra)
+1 Anandadi: Dhwaja 05:24–03:14 (28.08)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 05:24–03:14 (28.08)+1 Yoga Dhriti 05:24–07:34+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 05:24–03:06 (28.08)0 Chaturmasya0 Yoga Shula 07:34–09:37−1 Panchaka all day−1 Bhadra on earth 14:01–03:06 (28.08)−2 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 05:24–03:06 (28.08)
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Avoid starting important matters — Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra), Rikta tithi |
|---|---|
| Month | Shravana (amanta) · Bhadrapada (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Vikriti (No. 24) · Shaka 1932 · Vikram 2067 more |
| Period | Chaturmasya |
| Festivals | Sankashti Chaturthi (Heramba) |
At sunrise 05:26
| Tithi | 4Krishna-chaturti (Rikta, Yama) · until 05:04 (29.08) more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Revati, pada 1 (soft, Pushan (Prosperous), Mercury) · until 05:46 (29.08) more Gandamula |
| Yoga | Shula (“spear, sharp pain”, inauspicious) · until 08:18 more |
| Karana | Bava (movable) · until 16:07 more |
| Vara | Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Mina (Pisces) |
Changes during the day
| from 08:18 | yoga Ganda |
|---|---|
| from 16:07 | karana Balava |
| from 05:04 (29.08) | tithi Krishna-panchami |
| from 05:04 (29.08) | karana Kaulava |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 04:46 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 05:26 |
| Noon | 12:30 |
| Sunset | 19:34 |
| End of twilight | 20:14 |
| Moonrise | 19:52 |
| Moonset | 09:47 |
| Day length | 14 h 08 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 0, average — 10, bad — 3
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Revati (05:26–19:34) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
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, 19:52
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:26–05:04 (29.08)
Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) all day Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:04–05:27 (29.08)
Anandadi: Prajapati all day
- Raja Panchaka: 05:03 (24.08)–05:46 (29.08)
- Gandanta (nakshatra): 23:10–12:21 (29.08)
- Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Revati
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 04:07–04:46 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:02–12:58 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:51–15:48 |
| Godhuli | 19:34–19:54 |
| Pradosha | 19:34–21:33 |
| Nishitha | 00:11–00:51 (29.08) |
| Amrita Kalam | 03:07–04:53 (29.08) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 08:58–10:44 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 14:16–16:02 |
| Gulika Kalam | 05:26–07:12 |
| Dur Muhurta | 05:26–06:22, 06:22–07:19 |
| Varjyam | 16:30–18:16 |
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 07:28–16:13, 18:06–19:10 |
Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Revati; tithi Krishna-chaturti; lagna Simha 05:26, Kanya 07:28, Tula 10:28, Vrischika 13:29, Dhanu 16:13, Makara 18:06, Kumbha 19:10
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Revati — increase in property; Saturday — decline of physical strength.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Krishna-chaturti 05:26–19:34: 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 = −5
There is a mild prohibition (Amavasya, Krishna Chaturdashi, Bhadra on earth, Vyatipata, Vaidhriti, kshaya tithi, Sankranti, Ashubha Yoga) or the total score is -3 or lower: the day is unfavourable for important new matters, but suitable for fasting, prayer and everyday work.
+1 Anandadi: Prajapati all day+1 Auspicious nakshatra all day0 Chaturmasya0 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:26–05:04 (29.08) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Yoga Ganda 08:18–10:45−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Panchaka all day−2 Rikta tithi 05:26–05:04 (29.08)−3 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) all day
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Favourable day — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Anandadi: Ananda; auspicious time — after 12:21 |
|---|---|
| Month | Shravana (amanta) · Bhadrapada (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Vikriti (No. 24) · Shaka 1932 · Vikram 2067 more |
| Period | Chaturmasya |
At sunrise 05:27
| Tithi | 5Krishna-panchami (Purna, Soma) · until 06:40 (30.08) more the tithi will also last until tomorrow’s sunrise (tryahasparsha) |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Revati, pada 4 (soft, Pushan (Prosperous), Mercury) · until 05:46 more Gandamula |
| Yoga | Ganda (“danger, knot”, inauspicious) · until 08:49 more |
| Karana | Kaulava (movable) · until 17:55 more |
| Vara | Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Mina (Pisces) |
Changes during the day
| from 05:46 | nakshatra Ashwini |
|---|---|
| from 08:49 | yoga Vriddhi |
| from 17:55 | karana Taitila |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 04:48 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 05:27 |
| Noon | 12:30 |
| Sunset | 19:32 |
| End of twilight | 20:11 |
| Moonrise | 20:06 |
| Moonset | 11:02 |
| Day length | 14 h 04 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 05:46 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Revati (05:27–05:46) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Festivals and periods
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 05:46–05:29 (30.08)
Anandadi: Vardhamana 05:27–05:46 Anandadi: Ananda 05:46–05:29 (30.08)
- Raja Panchaka: 05:03 (24.08)–05:46
- Gandanta (nakshatra): 23:10 (28.08)–12:21
- Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Revati
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 04:08–04:48 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:01–12:58 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:50–15:46 |
| Godhuli | 19:32–19:51 |
| Pradosha | 19:32–21:31 |
| Nishitha | 00:11–00:50 (30.08) |
| Amrita Kalam | 00:06–01:51 (30.08) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 17:46–19:32 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 12:30–14:15 |
| Gulika Kalam | 16:01–17:46 |
| Dur Muhurta | 17:39–18:35 |
| Varjyam | 03:35–05:20 (30.08) |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average throughout the daytime
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | average throughout the daytime |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average throughout the daytime |
| Bathing, washing hair | average throughout the daytime |
Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Revati until 05:46, Ashwini from 05:46; tithi Krishna-panchami; lagna Simha 05:27, Kanya 07:24, Tula 10:24, Vrischika 13:25, Dhanu 16:10, Makara 18:02, Kumbha 19:06
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Revati (until 05:46) — increase in property; Ashwini (from 05:46) — joy; Sunday — physical well-being.
Cautions:
- Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Favourable day · score S = +4
Auspicious factors outweigh inauspicious ones: ordinary matters can be started.
Auspicious time begins after 12:21
+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 05:46–05:29 (30.08)+1 Anandadi: Ananda 05:46–05:29 (30.08)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 05:27–05:46+1 Auspicious tithi all day+1 Yoga Vriddhi 08:49–05:29 (30.08)0 Chaturmasya0 Panchaka 05:27–05:46−1 Gandanta 05:27–12:21−2 Tryahasparsha
| Summary | Best day — Ravi Yoga, Anandadi: Chara; auspicious time — after 07:57 |
|---|---|
| Month | Shravana (amanta) · Bhadrapada (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Vikriti (No. 24) · Shaka 1932 · Vikram 2067 more |
| Period | Chaturmasya |
At sunrise 05:29
| Tithi | 5Krishna-panchami (Purna, Soma) · until 06:40 more vriddhi: the same tithi also prevailed at yesterday’s sunrise |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Ashwini, pada 4 (light, Ashwini Kumara, Ketu) · until 07:57 more Gandamula |
| Yoga | Vriddhi (“growth, increase”, auspicious) · until 09:03 more |
| Karana | Taitila (movable) · until 06:40 more |
| Vara | Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Mesha (Aries) |
Changes during the day
| from 06:40 | tithi Krishna-shashti |
|---|---|
| from 06:40 | karana Gara |
| from 07:57 | nakshatra Bharani |
| from 09:03 | yoga Dhruva |
| from 19:18 | karana Vanija |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 04:50 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 05:29 |
| Noon | 12:30 |
| Sunset | 19:29 |
| End of twilight | 20:08 |
| Moonrise | 20:25 |
| Moonset | 12:18 |
| Day length | 13 h 59 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 8, average — 3, bad — 2
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 06:40 | from 07:57 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Bharani (07:57–19:29) is good for root crops.
Festivals and periods
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Ravi Yoga 07:57–23:07
Hutashana Yoga 06:40–05:31 (31.08) Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:40–05:31 (31.08)
Anandadi: Chara 07:57–05:31 (31.08) Anandadi: Rakshasa 05:29–07:57
- Gandanta (tithi): 06:14–07:05
- Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Ashwini
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 04:10–04:50 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:01–12:57 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:49–15:45 |
| Godhuli | 19:29–19:49 |
| Pradosha | 19:29–21:29 |
| Nishitha | 00:10–00:50 (31.08) |
| Amrita Kalam | 04:32–06:14 (31.08) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 07:14–08:59 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 10:44–12:29 |
| Gulika Kalam | 14:14–15:59 |
| Dur Muhurta | 12:57–13:53, 15:45–16:41 |
| Varjyam | 18:14–19:57 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 05:29–13:22, 17:58–19:02
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | average 05:29–13:22, 17:58–19:02 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average 05:29–13:22, 17:58–19:02 |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 07:20–07:57 |
Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Ashwini until 07:57, Bharani from 07:57; tithi Krishna-panchami until 06:40, Krishna-shashti from 06:40; lagna Simha 05:29, Kanya 07:20, Tula 10:20, Vrischika 13:22, Dhanu 16:06, Makara 17:58, Kumbha 19:02
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Ashwini (until 07:57) — joy; Bharani (from 07:57) — 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
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 07:57
+2 Ravi Yoga 07:57–23:07+1 Anandadi: Chara 07:57–05:31 (31.08)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 05:29–07:57+1 Yoga Vriddhi 05:29–09:03+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 05:29–06:400 Chaturmasya0 Hutashana Yoga 06:40–05:31 (31.08) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:40–05:31 (31.08) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Anandadi: Rakshasa 05:29–07:57−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 07:57–05:31 (31.08)
| Summary | Ordinary day — pros: Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Ravi Yoga; cons: Vishti (Bhadra), Fierce or sharp nakshatra |
|---|---|
| Month | Shravana (amanta) · Bhadrapada (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Vikriti (No. 24) · Shaka 1932 · Vikram 2067 more |
| Period | Chaturmasya |
At sunrise 05:31
| Tithi | 6Krishna-shashti (Nanda, Kartikeya) · until 07:47 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Bharani, pada 4 (fierce, Yama (Dharma-raja), Venus) · until 09:40 more |
| Yoga | Dhruva (“fixed, constant (the Pole Star)”, auspicious) · until 08:55 more |
| Karana | Vanija (movable) · until 07:47 more |
| Vara | Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Mesha (Aries) |
Changes during the day
| from 07:47 | tithi Krishna-saptami |
|---|---|
| from 07:47 | karana Vishti |
| from 08:55 | yoga Vyaghata |
| from 09:40 | nakshatra Krittika |
| from 20:08 | karana Bava |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 04:52 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 05:31 |
| Noon | 12:30 |
| Sunset | 19:26 |
| End of twilight | 20:06 |
| Moonrise | 20:52 |
| Moonset | 13:33 |
| Day length | 13 h 55 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 2, average — 5, bad — 6
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 07:47 | from 09:40 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Bharani (05:31–09:40) is good for root crops.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Krittika (09:40–19:26) is good for root crops.
- Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 07:47–19:26: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Festivals and periods
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Ravi Yoga 09:40–05:33 (01.09) Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 09:40–05:33 (01.09) Tripushkar Yoga 09:40–05:33 (01.09)
Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:31–07:47 Hutashana Yoga 07:47–05:33 (01.09) Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:47–05:33 (01.09)
Anandadi: Musala 05:31–09:40 Anandadi: Gada 09:40–05:33 (01.09)
- Bhadra in heaven: 07:47–20:08; Bhadra Puchha 12:42–13:56; Bhadra Mukha 13:56–15:58
Tripushkar Yoga: A coincidence of the weekday (Sun, Tue or Sat), a Bhadra tithi (2, 7 or 12) and a “tripada” nakshatra (Krittika, Punarvasu, Uttara Phalguni, Vishakha, Uttara Ashadha, Purva Bhadrapada). The result of whatever is begun repeats three times: good for purchases and investments, bad for losses, loans, surgery and funerals.
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 04:11–04:51 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:01–12:57 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:48–15:44 |
| Godhuli | 19:26–19:47 |
| Pradosha | 19:26–21:28 |
| Nishitha | 00:10–00:50 (01.09) |
| Amrita Kalam | 04:32–06:14 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 15:58–17:42 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 09:00–10:45 |
| Gulika Kalam | 12:29–14:13 |
| Dur Muhurta | 08:18–09:14, 23:29–00:10 (01.09) |
| Varjyam | 22:14–23:55 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 07:47–13:18, 17:54–18:58
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | average 07:47–13:18, 17:54–18:58 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average 07:47–13:18, 17:54–18:58 |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 07:47–16:02, 17:54–18:58 |
Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Bharani until 09:40, Krittika from 09:40; tithi Krishna-shashti until 07:47, Krishna-saptami from 07:47; lagna Simha 05:31, Kanya 07:16, Tula 10:16, Vrischika 13:18, Dhanu 16:02, Makara 17:54, Kumbha 18:58
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Bharani (until 09:40) — facing death (dangers); Krittika (from 09:40) — consumption (a wasting disease); Tuesday — harm to longevity.
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 = +1
Auspicious and inauspicious factors are balanced: a day for routine matters; important matters are best timed for favourable days.
+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 09:40–05:33 (01.09)+2 Ravi Yoga 09:40–05:33 (01.09)+1 Yoga Dhruva 05:31–08:550 Chaturmasya0 Hutashana Yoga 07:47–05:33 (01.09) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:31–07:47 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Tripushkar Yoga 09:40–05:33 (01.09)0 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:47–05:33 (01.09) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Yoga Vyaghata 08:55–12:26−1 Anandadi: Musala 05:31–09:40−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 05:31–09:40−2 Vishti (Bhadra) 07:47–20:08
Patron: Vamana; Aditya — Varuna. Full moon in nakshatra Purva or Uttara Ashadha. Ritu: Grishma.
Amanta — reckoning lunar months from new moon to new moon (South and West India; this calendar shows months this way). Purnimanta — reckoning from full moon to full moon (North India): the bright half of the month (Shukla Paksha) bears the same name in both systems, while the dark half (Krishna Paksha) in purnimanta already belongs to the next month. So, for example, Krishna Janmashtami is “Shravana, Krishna 8” in amanta and “Bhadrapada, Krishna 8” in purnimanta: it is one and the same day.
Northern samvatsara: Shobhakrit (No. 37)
Shaka Samvat 1932 · Vikram Samvat 2067 · Kali Yuga 5111
Next year — Khara, from the new moon before Ugadi (the start of Chaitra) 3.04.2011
In South India (Shaka Samvat, lunar reckoning) the years of the 60-year cycle follow one another without a break, and the name of the year changes at Ugadi — at the start of Chaitra, on the first tithi of the bright half.
Group: Nanda. Deity: Kartikeya.
Kartikeya presides over the sixth day of the waning moon, favoring coronations (taking office), establishing new friendships, carrying out festivals and performances.
Meaning: Rich, prosperous
Symbol: Fish (sometimes a couple) or drum
Deity: Pushan (Prosperous)
Type: soft (mridu, maitra) — For arts and music, friendship and love, new clothes and jewellery, weddings and festivals.
Vimshottari lord: Mercury
Shakti: nourish (satiate at the expense of its abundance)
Auspicious: lasting and long-term matters, laying foundations and building, vows.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
Deity: 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.
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.
Start of morning civil twilight: the Sun is 6° below the horizon and the sky grows light.
Appearance of the upper limb of the solar disc, with refraction. The Vedic day and the vara begin at sunrise.
True noon — the culmination of the Sun, midway between sunrise and sunset.
The upper limb of the solar disc disappears below the horizon (with refraction).
End of evening civil twilight: the Sun is 6° below the horizon.
Appearance of the upper limb of the lunar disc above the horizon. The decisive time for Sankashti Chaturthi and Karwa Chauth.
The upper limb of the lunar disc disappears below the horizon.
Garden tasks are rated as in the site’s “Lunar calendar for gardeners” section: the weekday, nakshatra and tithi are taken into account; starting from a base score of 3, each factor adds one point if favourable or subtracts one if unfavourable; total score 0–6: 0–2 — bad, 3–4 — average, 5–6 — good. The table shows the rating at sunrise and after each change of nakshatra or tithi during the daytime (“from HH:MM”); the icons next to the sunrise rating show the contribution of the weekday, nakshatra and tithi at sunrise: “+” (green) adds one point, “0” (yellow) has no effect, “–” (red) subtracts one.
The ratings are the site author’s summary of the Indian and Tibetan traditions. Classical texts on agriculture: the Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX, English translation by N. P. Subramania Iyer, 1917), B. V. Raman’s Muhurtha (ch. XIII), the Brihat Samhita of Varahamihira (ch. 55).
what to do (Tibetan tradition): planting trees, sowing grain crops
plants of the day: laurel, spices, for example hot peppers
nakshatra Revati
No pruning; planting flowers, soaking and the like are allowed.
according to the Indian tradition: No pruning; planting flowers, soaking seeds and the like are allowed.
Krishna-shashti
plowing the ground
soaking seeds is allowed, digging the ground
Four months of Vishnu’s sleep — from Devshayani to Devutthana Ekadashi. A time for vows, fasting and sadhana; weddings, housewarmings and upanayanas are not held.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
The Moon’s nakshatra is the 4th, 6th, 9th, 10th, 13th or 20th from the Sun’s nakshatra. As the Sun dispels darkness, so this yoga cancels many bad combinations of the day and supports new undertakings.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
The yoga of “accomplishing all aims”: an auspicious combination of weekday and nakshatra (each day has its own 3–7 nakshatras). Good for any new undertaking; exceptions: Thu + Pushya is not used for weddings, Tue + Ashwini for housewarmings, Sat + Rohini for travel.
“Deadly” combination of weekday and tithi group: Sun and Tue — Nanda (1, 6, 11), Mon and Fri — Bhadra (2, 7, 12), Wed — Jaya (3, 8, 13), Thu — Rikta (4, 9, 14), Sat — Purna (5, 10, 15). Portends failure for new undertakings.
The yoga of the “destruction of the world”: Sunday with the 7th tithi or Wednesday with the 1st. One of the worst yogas: auspicious activities are postponed.
The 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).
“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).
“Mouth” of Bhadra — the most dangerous 5 ghatis (2 hours) of Bhadra; nothing important is done at this time.
Began on a Tuesday: danger of fire — construction is not started and work with fire and machinery is avoided; suitable for legal matters.
The Moon in Kumbha or Mina (from the middle of Dhanishtha to the end of Revati). During these five nakshatras people do not travel south, gather firewood or grass, lay a roof or build a bed; cremation is performed with a special rite.
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.
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.
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.
The penultimate, 14th muhurta of the night: it begins about an hour and a half before sunrise and lasts about 48 minutes. The best time for meditation, prayer, japa and study.
The 8th of the 15 daytime muhurtas, around true noon (about 48 minutes). The “invincible” time, suitable for almost any new undertaking — except on Wednesdays.
The 11th daytime muhurta, the “time of victory”: good for journeys, contests and decisive action; the main time of Vijayadashami.
“Dust from the hooves” — about 24 minutes right after sunset, when the cows return from pasture. An auspicious time for weddings and evening rites.
The first fifth of the night after sunset (three night muhurtas, about 2.5 hours). The time for worshipping Shiva, lighting the Diwali diyas and performing Holika Dahan.
Midnight — the 8th muhurta of the night. The decisive time for Maha Shivaratri, Krishna Janmashtami and Kali Puja.
“Time of nectar” — about an hour and a half within each nakshatra, favourable for any new undertaking and mitigating inauspicious factors.
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Rahu (a different segment for each weekday). No new work, journeys or deals are started; whatever was begun earlier may be continued.
How it is calculated: following the South Indian tradition (Tamil Nadu, Kerala), as Drik Panchang does — the daytime from sunrise to sunset (upper limb of the disc, with refraction) is divided into 8 parts, and Rahu Kalam is part 8 (Mon 2, Sat 3, Fri 4, Wed 5, Thu 6, Tue 7, Sun 8).
Another tradition — Kala Vela: the eighth parts of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order starting from the lord of the day, while the eighth part, the last before sunset, is “empty”, without a lord; in this tradition it is given to Rahu — today {y} (on Sundays it coincides with the calculation above).
Yet another tradition — printed panchangas: a nominal day of 6:00–18:00, so Rahu Kalam always falls at the same clock time — today 16:30–18:00; if the nominal 6:00–18:00 day is counted in local mean time — 16:59–18:29 by the clock. Far from India this is a rough approximation.
Using the rising and setting of the centre of the disc without refraction (old Siddhantic panchangas): {x}.
At night Rahu Kalam is usually not reckoned (the translator of the Kalaprakashika, 1917: “it occurs only in the daytime”); a few divide the night into 8 parts as well, but there is no generally accepted order of the night parts. In North India, Choghadiya is more often consulted to choose the hour.
One-eighth of the daytime associated with Yama: unfavourable for new undertakings and journeys.
How it is calculated: the eighths of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day; Yamaganda (Yamaghantaka) is Jupiter’s portion, today part 5. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 12:00–13:30.
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Gulika (the son of Saturn). Whatever is begun at this time tends to repeat, so funerals are not held and loans are not taken during Gulika; important new undertakings are usually avoided.
How it is calculated: Saturn’s portion among the eighths of the daytime (planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day), today part 7. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 15:00–16:30. According to a note by the translator of the Kalaprakashika, Gulika is not considered inauspicious: it is even good for reaping, gathering grain, trade, medical treatment, repaying debts and a number of other activities; the view that whatever is begun during Gulika will repeat itself is a popular (mainly Tamil) belief.
An inauspicious muhurta (about 48 minutes) — one or two per day, specific to each weekday. It is avoided for new undertakings, journeys and deals.
“Rejected” time — about an hour and a half within each nakshatra (4 ghatis of 60, starting from a ghati specific to that nakshatra). Unfavourable for new undertakings.
B. V. Raman: nails are not cut on Friday or Saturday, on Ashtami, Navami or Chaturdashi, or on new moon and full moon days.
B. V. Raman: nails are not cut on Friday or Saturday, on Ashtami, Navami or Chaturdashi, or on new moon and full moon days.
Weekdays for a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: auspicious — Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday; avoided — Sunday, Tuesday and Saturday (Sunday is permitted for Brahmins, Tuesday for Kshatriyas, Saturday for Vaishyas and others); Monday is good only during the waxing Moon.
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Nakshatras for a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: auspicious — Ashwini, Mrigashirsha, Punarvasu, Pushya, Hasta, Chitra, Shravana, Dhanishtha and Revati; fairly good — Rohini, Uttara Phalguni, Swati, Uttara Ashadha, Shatabhisha and Uttara Bhadrapada; the rest are avoided.
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Tithis for a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: auspicious — the 2nd, 3rd, 5th, 7th, 10th, 11th and 13th; avoided — the 1st, 4th, 6th, 8th, 9th, 14th, full moon and new moon; in Krishna Paksha the first five tithis are permitted (according to some, the first seven).
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut
−1 — inauspicious sign for a haircut
according to the Kalaprakashika: “disease and suffering”
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut
−1 — inauspicious sign for a haircut
according to the Kalaprakashika: “disease and suffering”
−1 — inauspicious sign for a haircut
according to the Kalaprakashika: “fear of the authorities”
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut
Lagna for a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: auspicious signs — Vrishabha, Mithuna, Karka, Kanya, Tula, Makara and Mina; avoided — Mesha, Simha, Vrischika, Dhanu and Kumbha (all except Kumbha are permitted if a benefic occupies the sign or benefics aspect it).
Mesha (Aries) — “great calamities”; Simha (Leo) — “disease and suffering”; Vrischika (Scorpio) — “disease and suffering”; Dhanu (Sagittarius) — “fear of the authorities”; Kumbha (Aquarius) — “ruin of the family”.
Classical rules: have a haircut or shave in the daytime, preferably before noon — not at night or at twilight; not after eating, bathing or anointing the body with oil; not on the day of setting out on a journey; not when one’s wife is pregnant; not on one’s birth nakshatra or the 10th and 19th nakshatras from it, and not during Chandrashtama (the Moon in the 8th sign from the natal Moon). These prohibitions are lifted for a wedding, an initiation, release from prison, mourning for one’s parents and at the ruler’s command.
Sources: the Kalaprakashika of Narasimha (ch. V on haircuts — written about a child’s first haircut, chaula; English translation by N. P. Subramania Iyer, 1917), the Muhurta Chintamani of Rama Daivajna, B. V. Raman’s Muhurtha. The rating is the site’s summary, as in the “Lunar haircut calendar”: starting from a base score of 4, each factor — weekday, nakshatra, tithi and lagna — adds one point if favourable or subtracts one if unfavourable; total score 0–8: 7–8 good, 4–6 average, 0–3 bad. Windows are the parts of the daytime with the best rating (at least 15 minutes long); for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting, the times of the day’s prohibitions are excluded.
The Moon in a fixed, soft, light or movable nakshatra — favourable for activities of its type.
The four months from Devshayani to Devutthana Ekadashi, when “Vishnu sleeps”: a time for vows; weddings and housewarmings are not held.
Vishti Karana with the Moon in Karka, Simha, Kumbha or Mina: Bhadra resides on earth (bhu-loka) and is especially harmful.
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.
Group: Bhadra. Deity: Indra.
The seventh day of the waning moon is ruled by Indra and this favors the start of travel, the purchase of vehicles, as well as other matters where movement is a characteristic feature.
Meaning: 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
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.
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.
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.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): field work, planting rice, grain, trees or flowers
plants of the day: watery vegetables such as cucumbers and zucchini, water-loving plants such as rice
nakshatra Ashwini
Soaking seeds is allowed, but not planting or sowing.
Krishna-saptami
soaking seeds is allowed, digging the ground
tillage and sowing are forbidden
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Rahu (a different segment for each weekday). No new work, journeys or deals are started; whatever was begun earlier may be continued.
How it is calculated: following the South Indian tradition (Tamil Nadu, Kerala), as Drik Panchang does — the daytime from sunrise to sunset (upper limb of the disc, with refraction) is divided into 8 parts, and Rahu Kalam is part 2 (Mon 2, Sat 3, Fri 4, Wed 5, Thu 6, Tue 7, Sun 8).
Another tradition — Kala Vela: the eighth parts of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order starting from the lord of the day, while the eighth part, the last before sunset, is “empty”, without a lord; in this tradition it is given to Rahu — today {y} (on Sundays it coincides with the calculation above).
Yet another tradition — printed panchangas: a nominal day of 6:00–18:00, so Rahu Kalam always falls at the same clock time — today 07:30–09:00; if the nominal 6:00–18:00 day is counted in local mean time — 07:59–09:29 by the clock. Far from India this is a rough approximation.
Using the rising and setting of the centre of the disc without refraction (old Siddhantic panchangas): {x}.
At night Rahu Kalam is usually not reckoned (the translator of the Kalaprakashika, 1917: “it occurs only in the daytime”); a few divide the night into 8 parts as well, but there is no generally accepted order of the night parts. In North India, Choghadiya is more often consulted to choose the hour.
One-eighth of the daytime associated with Yama: unfavourable for new undertakings and journeys.
How it is calculated: the eighths of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day; Yamaganda (Yamaghantaka) is Jupiter’s portion, today part 4. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 10:30–12:00.
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Gulika (the son of Saturn). Whatever is begun at this time tends to repeat, so funerals are not held and loans are not taken during Gulika; important new undertakings are usually avoided.
How it is calculated: Saturn’s portion among the eighths of the daytime (planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day), today part 6. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 13:30–15:00. According to a note by the translator of the Kalaprakashika, Gulika is not considered inauspicious: it is even good for reaping, gathering grain, trade, medical treatment, repaying debts and a number of other activities; the view that whatever is begun during Gulika will repeat itself is a popular (mainly Tamil) belief.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
0 — does not affect the haircut rating
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday or Friday — the days of the gentle (saumya) planets: the Moon, Mercury, Jupiter and Venus.
8th tithi: a day of Durga and Shiva, good for fasting and worship, but weaker than usual for worldly undertakings.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) is in force during the daytime, but not on earth (the Moon is not in Karka, Simha, Kumbha or Mina): the harm is mitigated, yet this time is still usually avoided for weddings, travel and important undertakings.
Group: 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.
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
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.
Deity: Brahma
Auspicious: religious rites, study, spiritual and charitable work.
A karana is half a tithi; there are 60 of them in a lunar month.
Lord: Mars
Promotes decisive manifestations of will, competitions, active and gambling games, sports, training, overcoming obstacles, working with fire, metal (especially iron), mechanisms, electricity, explosive substances and weapons, militant actions, demand from debtors, litigation, verdicts, quarrels, conflicts, control of parasites (insects and rats) and similar matters. Some medical procedures, such as massage or chiropractic therapy, can be carried out during this time.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): unfavorable for planting seeds, flowers and trees or for working in the field (favorable for fighting pests or pruning something)
plants of the day: onions, garlic and thorny plants, plants that actively defend themselves
nakshatra Bharani
For pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else.
Krishna-ashtami
tillage and sowing are forbidden
for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
An auspicious combination of weekday and tithi group: Fri — Nanda (1, 6, 11), Wed — Bhadra (2, 7, 12), Tue — Jaya (3, 8, 13), Sat — Rikta (4, 9, 14), Thu — Purna (5, 10, 15). Brings success; if the same pair also forms an inauspicious yoga, Siddha prevails.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
An 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.
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Rahu (a different segment for each weekday). No new work, journeys or deals are started; whatever was begun earlier may be continued.
How it is calculated: following the South Indian tradition (Tamil Nadu, Kerala), as Drik Panchang does — the daytime from sunrise to sunset (upper limb of the disc, with refraction) is divided into 8 parts, and Rahu Kalam is part 7 (Mon 2, Sat 3, Fri 4, Wed 5, Thu 6, Tue 7, Sun 8).
Another tradition — Kala Vela: the eighth parts of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order starting from the lord of the day, while the eighth part, the last before sunset, is “empty”, without a lord; in this tradition it is given to Rahu — today {y} (on Sundays it coincides with the calculation above).
Yet another tradition — printed panchangas: a nominal day of 6:00–18:00, so Rahu Kalam always falls at the same clock time — today 15:00–16:30; if the nominal 6:00–18:00 day is counted in local mean time — 15:29–16:59 by the clock. Far from India this is a rough approximation.
Using the rising and setting of the centre of the disc without refraction (old Siddhantic panchangas): {x}.
At night Rahu Kalam is usually not reckoned (the translator of the Kalaprakashika, 1917: “it occurs only in the daytime”); a few divide the night into 8 parts as well, but there is no generally accepted order of the night parts. In North India, Choghadiya is more often consulted to choose the hour.
One-eighth of the daytime associated with Yama: unfavourable for new undertakings and journeys.
How it is calculated: the eighths of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day; Yamaganda (Yamaghantaka) is Jupiter’s portion, today part 3. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 09:00–10:30.
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Gulika (the son of Saturn). Whatever is begun at this time tends to repeat, so funerals are not held and loans are not taken during Gulika; important new undertakings are usually avoided.
How it is calculated: Saturn’s portion among the eighths of the daytime (planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day), today part 5. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 12:00–13:30. According to a note by the translator of the Kalaprakashika, Gulika is not considered inauspicious: it is even good for reaping, gathering grain, trade, medical treatment, repaying debts and a number of other activities; the view that whatever is begun during Gulika will repeat itself is a popular (mainly Tamil) belief.
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Tuesday or Saturday — the days of the harsh (krura) planets Mars and Saturn.
The Moon in an ugra or tikshna nakshatra: a time for harsh deeds, not for auspicious undertakings.
Group: Rikta. Deity: Serpent (Naga).
The Serpent (Naga) presides over the ninth day of the waning Moon, which is suitable for struggle, destruction, coercion and for efforts to overcome obstacles.
Meaning: Cutter (chisel) or chopping
Symbol: Sharp tool (axe, razor), flame
Deity: Agni
Type: mixed (mishra, sadharana) — For everyday and routine tasks, work with fire and metal; it is better not to begin important new matters.
Vimshottari lord: Sun
Shakti: burn and ignite others
Auspicious: 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.
Deity: Aryaman
Auspicious: dealings with authorities and superiors, fame, home and housing, clothing and jewellery.
A karana is half a tithi; there are 60 of them in a lunar month.
Lord: Mercury
If Mercury is not under the influence of malefic planets, the day will be favorable, active, you can do a lot and learn a lot (if the opposite happens, there will be absent-mindedness, vanity and ill-considered actions leading to losses). Owner day promotes all intellectual and creative pursuits: music, graphics, poetry, literature, linguistics, mathematics, astrology, the study of ordinary and secret sciences.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): doing work related to water and earth - plowing and sowing, planting flowers and trees
plants of the day: climbers, plants that depend on others and adapt quickly, all leafy greens
nakshatra Krittika
Planting and sowing are not allowed, but everyday routine tasks may be carried out.
Krishna-navami
for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
any undertakings
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
An additional auspicious combination of weekday and nakshatra, not given in all panchangas: Sun — Mula, Mon — Dhanishtha, Tue — Uttara Bhadrapada, Wed — Krittika, Thu — Punarvasu, Fri — Purva Phalguni, Sat — Swati.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
“Saw”: the tithi number and the weekday number (Sun = 1 … Sat = 7) add up to 13 — Sun and the 12th tithi, Mon and the 11th, Tue and the 10th, Wed and the 9th, Thu and the 8th, Fri and the 7th, Sat and the 6th. One of the worst yogas: auspicious activities are postponed.
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Rahu (a different segment for each weekday). No new work, journeys or deals are started; whatever was begun earlier may be continued.
How it is calculated: following the South Indian tradition (Tamil Nadu, Kerala), as Drik Panchang does — the daytime from sunrise to sunset (upper limb of the disc, with refraction) is divided into 8 parts, and Rahu Kalam is part 5 (Mon 2, Sat 3, Fri 4, Wed 5, Thu 6, Tue 7, Sun 8).
Another tradition — Kala Vela: the eighth parts of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order starting from the lord of the day, while the eighth part, the last before sunset, is “empty”, without a lord; in this tradition it is given to Rahu — today {y} (on Sundays it coincides with the calculation above).
Yet another tradition — printed panchangas: a nominal day of 6:00–18:00, so Rahu Kalam always falls at the same clock time — today 12:00–13:30; if the nominal 6:00–18:00 day is counted in local mean time — 12:29–13:59 by the clock. Far from India this is a rough approximation.
Using the rising and setting of the centre of the disc without refraction (old Siddhantic panchangas): {x}.
At night Rahu Kalam is usually not reckoned (the translator of the Kalaprakashika, 1917: “it occurs only in the daytime”); a few divide the night into 8 parts as well, but there is no generally accepted order of the night parts. In North India, Choghadiya is more often consulted to choose the hour.
One-eighth of the daytime associated with Yama: unfavourable for new undertakings and journeys.
How it is calculated: the eighths of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day; Yamaganda (Yamaghantaka) is Jupiter’s portion, today part 2. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 07:30–09:00.
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Gulika (the son of Saturn). Whatever is begun at this time tends to repeat, so funerals are not held and loans are not taken during Gulika; important new undertakings are usually avoided.
How it is calculated: Saturn’s portion among the eighths of the daytime (planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day), today part 4. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 10:30–12:00. According to a note by the translator of the Kalaprakashika, Gulika is not considered inauspicious: it is even good for reaping, gathering grain, trade, medical treatment, repaying debts and a number of other activities; the view that whatever is begun during Gulika will repeat itself is a popular (mainly Tamil) belief.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
0 — does not affect the haircut rating
“Empty” tithi (the 4th, 9th or 14th): whatever is begun bears no fruit; suitable for removal, demolition and overcoming obstacles.
Group: Purna. Deity: Dharma.
The tenth day of the waning moon is protected by Dharma, which favors virtuous deeds, religious events, spiritual practices, as well as other pious activities. You can start any important work.
Meaning: Red (an epithet of the star Aldebaran)
Symbol: Wagon, rarely: temple, banyan, incense, sandalwood
Deity: Prajapati (Brahma - Creator)
Type: fixed (dhruva, sthira) — For what is firm and lasting: laying house foundations, housewarming, planting, weddings, taking office, long-term projects.
Vimshottari lord: Moon
Shakti: give growth (prosperity, fertility)
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.
Deity: Shri (Lakshmi)
Auspicious: trade, deals, buying and selling, partnerships and long-term business projects.
A karana is half a tithi; there are 60 of them in a lunar month.
Lord: Jupiter
The time of Jupiter's action is considered the most favorable for all worldly and spiritual affairs not related to coercion or anger. You can begin spiritual practices, good deeds, study of philosophy, Doctrine, various sciences.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): sowing, planting flowers and trees
plants of the day: plants with large sweet fruits, or with fleshy (voluminous) stems and leaves
nakshatra Rohini
Planting and sowing are allowed.
Krishna-dashami
any undertakings
plowing, pruning and weeding
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Rahu (a different segment for each weekday). No new work, journeys or deals are started; whatever was begun earlier may be continued.
How it is calculated: following the South Indian tradition (Tamil Nadu, Kerala), as Drik Panchang does — the daytime from sunrise to sunset (upper limb of the disc, with refraction) is divided into 8 parts, and Rahu Kalam is part 6 (Mon 2, Sat 3, Fri 4, Wed 5, Thu 6, Tue 7, Sun 8).
Another tradition — Kala Vela: the eighth parts of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order starting from the lord of the day, while the eighth part, the last before sunset, is “empty”, without a lord; in this tradition it is given to Rahu — today {y} (on Sundays it coincides with the calculation above).
Yet another tradition — printed panchangas: a nominal day of 6:00–18:00, so Rahu Kalam always falls at the same clock time — today 13:30–15:00; if the nominal 6:00–18:00 day is counted in local mean time — 13:59–15:29 by the clock. Far from India this is a rough approximation.
Using the rising and setting of the centre of the disc without refraction (old Siddhantic panchangas): {x}.
At night Rahu Kalam is usually not reckoned (the translator of the Kalaprakashika, 1917: “it occurs only in the daytime”); a few divide the night into 8 parts as well, but there is no generally accepted order of the night parts. In North India, Choghadiya is more often consulted to choose the hour.
One-eighth of the daytime associated with Yama: unfavourable for new undertakings and journeys.
How it is calculated: the eighths of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day; Yamaganda (Yamaghantaka) is Jupiter’s portion, today part 1. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 06:00–07:30.
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Gulika (the son of Saturn). Whatever is begun at this time tends to repeat, so funerals are not held and loans are not taken during Gulika; important new undertakings are usually avoided.
How it is calculated: Saturn’s portion among the eighths of the daytime (planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day), today part 3. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 09:00–10:30. According to a note by the translator of the Kalaprakashika, Gulika is not considered inauspicious: it is even good for reaping, gathering grain, trade, medical treatment, repaying debts and a number of other activities; the view that whatever is begun during Gulika will repeat itself is a popular (mainly Tamil) belief.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
0 — does not affect the haircut rating
Group: Nanda. Deity: Rudra.
The ruler of the eleventh day of the waning Moon is Rudra, which is favorable for fasting and religious (spiritual) activities. Remembering the Supreme Deity will give especially positive results.
Meaning: Deer head (alt. searching star)
Symbol: Deer head
Deity: Soma (Chandra, Moon)
Type: soft (mridu, maitra) — For arts and music, friendship and love, new clothes and jewellery, weddings and festivals.
Vimshottari lord: Mars
Shakti: give realization (attractiveness, shaping)
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.
Deity: Indra
Auspicious: good for any benevolent and lasting work, building up health and strength, undertakings meant to grow.
A karana is half a tithi; there are 60 of them in a lunar month.
Lord: Venus
All manifestations of beauty and harmony find their support and development on this day, therefore, most worldly and spiritual affairs that do not rely on brute force are good to begin or implement at this time. The day is especially good for marriage, hiring workers, building relationships, creativity, music, singing, dancing, poetry and holding holidays or performances, it is best to schedule a romantic date at this time - it will add additional shine to decorations and a special aroma to flowers, and tact to the owners of all this.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): planting flowers and trees; digging the ground is not very favorable; do not prune and the like
plants of the day: flowers, ornamental plants
nakshatra Mrigashirsha
No pruning; planting flowers, soaking and the like are allowed.
according to the Indian tradition: No pruning; planting flowers, soaking seeds and the like are allowed.
Krishna-ekadashi
plowing, pruning and weeding
neutral
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Rahu (a different segment for each weekday). No new work, journeys or deals are started; whatever was begun earlier may be continued.
How it is calculated: following the South Indian tradition (Tamil Nadu, Kerala), as Drik Panchang does — the daytime from sunrise to sunset (upper limb of the disc, with refraction) is divided into 8 parts, and Rahu Kalam is part 4 (Mon 2, Sat 3, Fri 4, Wed 5, Thu 6, Tue 7, Sun 8).
Another tradition — Kala Vela: the eighth parts of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order starting from the lord of the day, while the eighth part, the last before sunset, is “empty”, without a lord; in this tradition it is given to Rahu — today {y} (on Sundays it coincides with the calculation above).
Yet another tradition — printed panchangas: a nominal day of 6:00–18:00, so Rahu Kalam always falls at the same clock time — today 10:30–12:00; if the nominal 6:00–18:00 day is counted in local mean time — 10:59–12:29 by the clock. Far from India this is a rough approximation.
Using the rising and setting of the centre of the disc without refraction (old Siddhantic panchangas): {x}.
At night Rahu Kalam is usually not reckoned (the translator of the Kalaprakashika, 1917: “it occurs only in the daytime”); a few divide the night into 8 parts as well, but there is no generally accepted order of the night parts. In North India, Choghadiya is more often consulted to choose the hour.
One-eighth of the daytime associated with Yama: unfavourable for new undertakings and journeys.
How it is calculated: the eighths of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day; Yamaganda (Yamaghantaka) is Jupiter’s portion, today part 7. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 15:00–16:30.
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Gulika (the son of Saturn). Whatever is begun at this time tends to repeat, so funerals are not held and loans are not taken during Gulika; important new undertakings are usually avoided.
How it is calculated: Saturn’s portion among the eighths of the daytime (planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day), today part 2. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 07:30–09:00. According to a note by the translator of the Kalaprakashika, Gulika is not considered inauspicious: it is even good for reaping, gathering grain, trade, medical treatment, repaying debts and a number of other activities; the view that whatever is begun during Gulika will repeat itself is a popular (mainly Tamil) belief.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
0 — does not affect the haircut rating
Auspicious: festivals, joyful occasions, rest and recreation.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
Group: Bhadra. Deity: Sun (Ravi).
The Sun (Ravi) rules the twelfth day of the waning Moon and this period is auspicious for religious ceremonies, lighting the sacred fire and performing one's duties.
Meaning: Tear or body fluid (wet)
Symbol: Tear or drop, rarely: diamond or man's head
Deity: Rudra (Roaring, angry image of Shiva)
Type: sharp (tikshna, daruna) — For drastic actions: surgery, severing ties, taming, exorcism, fighting diseases and enemies; unsuitable for other auspicious undertakings (the exception is weddings: Mula is among the nakshatras for marriage).
Vimshottari lord: Rahu
Shakti: give effort that leads to the achievement of the goal (and also, is able to shed sweat or blood)
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.
Lord: Saturn
This is the only day of the week when, according to astrological indications, you can safely postpone most important household and spiritual affairs, which is reflected in a variety of cultures around the world. However, on this day you can carry out monotonous monotonous work, or relax.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): working in the field, planting flowers and trees, sowing, making a pond and a well; do not plow
plants of the day: slow-growing, long-lived, dense, heavy, sturdy plants
nakshatra Ardra
For pruning and uprooting; plowing and watering are allowed, but nothing else.
Krishna-dvadashi
neutral
no pruning or felling
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Rahu (a different segment for each weekday). No new work, journeys or deals are started; whatever was begun earlier may be continued.
How it is calculated: following the South Indian tradition (Tamil Nadu, Kerala), as Drik Panchang does — the daytime from sunrise to sunset (upper limb of the disc, with refraction) is divided into 8 parts, and Rahu Kalam is part 3 (Mon 2, Sat 3, Fri 4, Wed 5, Thu 6, Tue 7, Sun 8).
Another tradition — Kala Vela: the eighth parts of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order starting from the lord of the day, while the eighth part, the last before sunset, is “empty”, without a lord; in this tradition it is given to Rahu — today {y} (on Sundays it coincides with the calculation above).
Yet another tradition — printed panchangas: a nominal day of 6:00–18:00, so Rahu Kalam always falls at the same clock time — today 09:00–10:30; if the nominal 6:00–18:00 day is counted in local mean time — 09:29–10:59 by the clock. Far from India this is a rough approximation.
Using the rising and setting of the centre of the disc without refraction (old Siddhantic panchangas): {x}.
At night Rahu Kalam is usually not reckoned (the translator of the Kalaprakashika, 1917: “it occurs only in the daytime”); a few divide the night into 8 parts as well, but there is no generally accepted order of the night parts. In North India, Choghadiya is more often consulted to choose the hour.
One-eighth of the daytime associated with Yama: unfavourable for new undertakings and journeys.
How it is calculated: the eighths of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day; Yamaganda (Yamaghantaka) is Jupiter’s portion, today part 6. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 13:30–15:00.
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Gulika (the son of Saturn). Whatever is begun at this time tends to repeat, so funerals are not held and loans are not taken during Gulika; important new undertakings are usually avoided.
How it is calculated: Saturn’s portion among the eighths of the daytime (planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day), today part 1. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 06:00–07:30. According to a note by the translator of the Kalaprakashika, Gulika is not considered inauspicious: it is even good for reaping, gathering grain, trade, medical treatment, repaying debts and a number of other activities; the view that whatever is begun during Gulika will repeat itself is a popular (mainly Tamil) belief.
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Inauspicious: sudden hindrances, a “lightning strike”; the first 3 ghatis (about 1 h 12 min) are skipped.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
Group: Jaya. Deity: God of Love.
The thirteenth day of the waning moon is ruled by the God of love, which is favorable for establishing friendly relations, sensual pleasures, as well as celebrations.
Meaning: Successful, magnificent, two for riches
Symbol: Arrow or quiver of arrows, rarely: rainbow
Deity: Aditi
Type: movable (chara, chala) — For journeys and moving house, buying vehicles, gardening, quick and temporary changes.
Vimshottari lord: Jupiter
Shakti: give the gaining of profit (property, wealth), growth
what to do (Tibetan tradition): planting trees, sowing grain crops
plants of the day: laurel, spices, for example hot peppers
nakshatra Punarvasu
Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result.
according to the Indian tradition: Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result (planting or sowing is not allowed).
Krishna-trayodashi
no pruning or felling
for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
A Sunday when the Moon is in Pushya. Very favourable for purchases, preparing medicines and medical treatment, beginning studies and mantra practice.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
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.
14th tithi of the waning Moon, the eve of the new moon: unfavourable for new undertakings; a day of Shiva (Masik Shivaratri).
Group: Rikta. Deity: Kali.
Kali rules the fourteenth day of the waning moon and promotes destruction, appeal to elementals (forces of nature, elements) and spirits.
Meaning: 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
Deity: Kali (personification of the Kali Yuga)
Inauspicious for new undertakings. Good for preparing and taking medicines, mantras, protective and pacifying rites.
A karana is half a tithi; there are 60 of them in a lunar month.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): field work, planting rice, grain, trees or flowers
plants of the day: watery vegetables such as cucumbers and zucchini, water-loving plants such as rice
nakshatra Pushya
Soaking seeds is allowed, but not planting or sowing.
Krishna-chaturdashi
for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
do not start anything, only finish up safe tasks that require no exertion
For pruning and uprooting; plowing and watering are allowed, but nothing else.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
The Moon in Pushya, the best of the nakshatras for new undertakings (except weddings).
The nitya yoga of “calamity” is in force for most of the day: worldly undertakings are postponed, but the day is good for holy baths, dana, japa and ancestor rites.
Group: Purna. Deity: Pitris (ancestors).
The Pitris (ancestors) rule the new moon; this period is suitable for rites honoring the ancestors (shraddha, tarpana), for pacifying the mind and performing austerities.
Meaning: 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
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.
Deity: nagas (serpents)
Inauspicious. Suitable only for harsh and forceful deeds, work with things that must stay fixed, and rites connected with serpents.
A karana is half a tithi; there are 60 of them in a lunar month.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): unfavorable for planting seeds, flowers and trees or for working in the field (favorable for fighting pests or pruning something)
plants of the day: onions, garlic and thorny plants, plants that actively defend themselves
nakshatra Ashlesha
For pruning and uprooting; plowing and watering are allowed, but nothing else.
Amavasya
do not start anything, only finish up safe tasks that require no exertion
digging, plowing, planting trees
For pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
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.
“Omitted” tithi, lying entirely between two sunrises and touching neither of them (avama day): unfavourable for new undertakings.
New moon: a day of the ancestors (shraddha, tarpana) and of spiritual practice, unfavourable for worldly undertakings.
Patron: Shridhara; Aditya — Indra. Full moon in nakshatra Shravana. Ritu: Varsha.
Group: Bhadra. Deity: Vidhatr.
Patronizes the second lunar day of Vidhatr. This period is suitable for all matters designed for development and long-term preservation, for example, for laying the foundations of buildings.
Meaning: 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
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.
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 Magha
For pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else.
Shukla-dvitya
planting and sowing are allowed (long-term result)
For pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
“Burnt” tithi of the weekday: Sun — 12, Mon — 11, Tue — 5, Wed — 3, Thu — 6, Fri — 8, Sat — 9. Whatever is begun bears no fruit.
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
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.
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.
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
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.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): sowing, planting flowers and trees
plants of the day: plants with large sweet fruits, or with fleshy (voluminous) stems and leaves
nakshatra Purva-Phalguni
For pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else.
Shukla-tritya
any undertakings
Planting and sowing are allowed.
felling trees, for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
“Burnt” combination of weekday and nakshatra: Sun — Bharani, Mon — Chitra, Tue — Uttara Ashadha, Wed — Dhanishtha, Thu — Uttara Phalguni, Fri — Jyeshtha, Sat — Revati. Whatever is begun “burns up” without bearing fruit.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Group: Rikta. Deity: Yama.
The ruler of the fourth lunar day is Yama. Important matters should not be started. It is possible to conduct military maneuvers, remove obstacles and destroy something.
Meaning: Following red
Symbol: Half of the bed under the feet (foot)
Deity: Aryaman (Lord of Hospitality)
Type: fixed (dhruva, sthira) — For what is firm and lasting: laying house foundations, housewarming, planting, weddings, taking office, long-term projects.
Vimshottari lord: Sun
Shakti: accumulate and prosper through alliances
Especially auspicious: success of undertakings, gaining knowledge and receiving initiations.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): planting flowers and trees; digging the ground is not very favorable; do not prune and the like
plants of the day: flowers, ornamental plants
nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni
Planting and sowing are allowed.
Shukla-chaturti
felling trees, for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
Soaking seeds is allowed, but not planting or sowing.
do not fell trees, any undertakings
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
−1 — inauspicious sign for a haircut
according to the Kalaprakashika: “ruin of the family”
Group: Purna. Deity: Soma.
The fifth lunar day is owned by Soma, who patronizes medicine, surgery and cleansing the body of poisons. You can begin other important things.
Meaning: 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
Auspicious (in some traditions — especially auspicious): study, practice, mastering new things — anything achieved through effort.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): 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 Hasta
Soaking seeds is allowed, but not planting or sowing.
Shukla-panchami
do not fell trees, any undertakings
No pruning; planting flowers, soaking and the like are allowed.
plowing the ground
“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.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
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.
Group: Nanda. Deity: Kartikeya.
Kartikeya presides on the sixth lunar day, favoring coronations (taking office), establishing new friendships, celebrating holidays and performances.
Meaning: Sword
Symbol: Sword, also sprout or coral
Deity: Waiu (Wind)
Type: movable (chara, chala) — For journeys and moving house, buying vehicles, gardening, quick and temporary changes.
Vimshottari lord: Rahu
Shakti: scatter like air, move, convert
what to do (Tibetan tradition): planting trees, sowing grain crops
plants of the day: laurel, spices, for example hot peppers
nakshatra Swati
Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result.
according to the Indian tradition: Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result (planting or sowing is not allowed).
Shukla-shashti
plowing the ground
soaking seeds is allowed, farming
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.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Group: Bhadra. Deity: Indra.
The seventh lunar day is ruled by Indra and this favors the start of travel, the purchase of vehicles, as well as other matters where movement is a characteristic feature.
Meaning: Forked branch (also called Radha - gift)
Symbol: Triumphal arch for marriage, potter's wheel
Deity: Indra and Agni
Type: mixed (mishra, sadharana) — For everyday and routine tasks, work with fire and metal; it is better not to begin important new matters.
Vimshottari lord: Jupiter
Shakti: achieve (many and different goals, fruits)
Auspicious: pure and noble deeds, religious rites, study.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): field work, planting rice, grain, trees or flowers
plants of the day: watery vegetables such as cucumbers and zucchini, water-loving plants such as rice
nakshatra Vishakha
Planting and sowing are not allowed, but everyday routine tasks may be carried out.
Shukla-saptami
soaking seeds is allowed, farming
tillage and sowing are forbidden
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
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.
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.
Meaning: Following Radha, success
Symbol: Lotus flower, row, furrow or rut
Deity: Mitra (Friend)
Type: soft (mridu, maitra) — For arts and music, friendship and love, new clothes and jewellery, weddings and festivals.
Vimshottari lord: Saturn
Shakti: give worship (whence abundance and honor, worthy relationships and popularity)
Especially auspicious: 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.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): unfavorable for planting seeds, flowers and trees or for working in the field (favorable for fighting pests or pruning something)
plants of the day: onions, garlic and thorny plants, plants that actively defend themselves
nakshatra Anuradha
No pruning; planting flowers, soaking and the like are allowed.
Shukla-ashtami
tillage and sowing are forbidden
for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
The Sun moves into a new sign: a time for holy baths, dana and worship of the Sun, but not for new undertakings.
Group: Rikta. Deity: Serpent (Naga).
The serpent (Naga) patronizes the ninth lunar day, which is suitable for struggle, destruction, coercion and for efforts to overcome obstacles.
Meaning: 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)
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.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): doing work related to water and earth - plowing and sowing, planting flowers and trees
plants of the day: climbers, plants that depend on others and adapt quickly, all leafy greens
nakshatra Jyestha
For pruning and uprooting; plowing and watering are allowed, but nothing else.
Shukla-navami
for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
any undertakings
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
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.
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.
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.
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 Jyestha
For pruning and uprooting; plowing and watering are allowed, but nothing else.
Shukla-dashami
any undertakings
pruning and weeding
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Group: Nanda. Deity: Rudra.
The ruler of the eleventh lunar day is Rudra, which is favorable for fasting and religious (spiritual) activities. Remembering the Supreme Deity will give especially positive results.
Meaning: 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)
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.
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 Mula
For pruning and uprooting; plowing and watering are allowed, but nothing else.
Shukla-ekadashi
pruning and weeding
For pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else.
neutral
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
0 — does not affect the haircut rating
Group: Bhadra. Deity: Sun (Ravi).
The Sun (Ravi) rules the twelfth lunar day and this period is auspicious for religious ceremonies, lighting the sacred fire and performing one's duties.
Meaning: 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)
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.
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 Purva-Ashadha
For pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else.
Shukla-dvadashi
neutral
Planting and sowing are allowed.
no pruning or felling
+1 — favourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Group: Jaya. Deity: God of Love.
The thirteenth lunar day is ruled by the God of love, which is favorable for establishing friendly relations, sensual pleasures, as well as celebrations.
Meaning: 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
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.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): planting trees, sowing grain crops
plants of the day: laurel, spices, for example hot peppers
nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha
Planting and sowing are allowed.
Shukla-triodashi
no pruning or felling
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).
not good for sowing seeds, for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
+1 — favourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Group: Rikta. Deity: Kali.
Kali rules the fourteenth lunar day and promotes destruction, appeal to elementals (forces of nature, elements) and spirits.
Meaning: Listener
Symbol: Ear (listener), three footprints (Vishnu's steps), trident
Deity: Shri Vishnu
Type: movable (chara, chala) — For journeys and moving house, buying vehicles, gardening, quick and temporary changes.
Vimshottari lord: Moon
Shakti: bind together (three worlds, i.e. all)
Auspicious: jewellery, celebrations, travel, creative undertakings.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): field work, planting rice, grain, trees or flowers
plants of the day: watery vegetables such as cucumbers and zucchini, water-loving plants such as rice
nakshatra Shravana
Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result.
according to the Indian tradition: Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result (planting or sowing is not allowed).
Shukla-chaturdashi
not good for sowing seeds, for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
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).
sowing seeds, any undertakings
Began on a Monday: considered relatively favourable for dealings with the authorities, government service and property.
The Moon in Kumbha or Mina (from the middle of Dhanishtha to the end of Revati). During these five nakshatras people do not travel south, gather firewood or grass, lay a roof or build a bed; cremation is performed with a special rite.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Group: Purna. Deity: Vishvedevas.
Vishvedevas rule the full moon and protect the peace of mind and the performance of austerities.
Meaning: 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
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.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): unfavorable for planting seeds, flowers and trees or for working in the field (favorable for fighting pests or pruning something)
plants of the day: onions, garlic and thorny plants, plants that actively defend themselves
nakshatra Dhanishtha
Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result.
according to the Indian tradition: Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result (planting or sowing is not allowed).
Purnima
sowing seeds, any undertakings
Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result.
according to the Indian tradition: Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result (planting or sowing is not allowed).
+1 — favourable for a haircut
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.
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
what to do (Tibetan tradition): doing work related to water and earth - plowing and sowing, planting flowers and trees
plants of the day: climbers, plants that depend on others and adapt quickly, all leafy greens
nakshatra Shatabhisha
Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result.
according to the Indian tradition: Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result (planting or sowing is not allowed).
Krishna-pratipat
digging, plowing, planting trees
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Auspicious: good and religious deeds, starting work, helping people.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
Group: Bhadra. Deity: Vidhatr.
Patronizes the second day of the waning Moon - Vidhatr. This period is suitable for all matters designed for development and long-term preservation, for example, for laying the foundations of buildings.
Meaning: First Blessed (foot, leg)
Symbol: Head of red bed, two-faced man, swords
Deity: Aja Ekapad - sunbeam or lightning strike
Type: fierce (ugra, krura) — For destructive and dangerous tasks: demolition, work with fire and weapons, disputes; unsuitable for other auspicious undertakings (the exception is weddings: Magha is among the nakshatras for marriage).
Vimshottari lord: Jupiter
Shakti: ignite and kindle the fire of spiritual search
what to do (Tibetan tradition): sowing, planting flowers and trees
plants of the day: plants with large sweet fruits, or with fleshy (voluminous) stems and leaves
nakshatra Purva-Bhadra
For pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else.
Krishna-dvitya
planting and sowing are allowed (long-term result)
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Group: Jaya. Deity: Vishnu.
Vishnu rules the third day of the waning moon. It is a good time for cutting hair, nails, shaving and other cosmetic procedures. You can start any important business.
Meaning: Later blessed (foot, leg)
Symbol: Part of the red bed for legs (foot), twins
Deity: Ahirbudhyana (Serpent of the Deep - Milky Way under the horizon)
Type: fixed (dhruva, sthira) — For what is firm and lasting: laying house foundations, housewarming, planting, weddings, taking office, long-term projects.
Vimshottari lord: Saturn
Shakti: give rain (nourishment and stability)
what to do (Tibetan tradition): 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-Bhadra
Planting and sowing are allowed.
Krishna-tritya
any undertakings
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.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
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.
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 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-chaturti
for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Group: Purna. Deity: Soma.
The fifth day of the waning moon is owned by Soma, who patronizes medicine, surgery and cleansing the body of poisons. You can begin other important things.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): planting trees, sowing grain crops
plants of the day: laurel, spices, for example hot peppers
nakshatra Revati
No pruning; planting flowers, soaking and the like are allowed.
according to the Indian tradition: No pruning; planting flowers, soaking seeds and the like are allowed.
Krishna-panchami
any undertakings
Soaking seeds is allowed, but not planting or sowing.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
A single tithi touches three consecutive days (a long tithi that prevails at two sunrises): unfavourable for weddings and important undertakings.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): field work, planting rice, grain, trees or flowers
plants of the day: watery vegetables such as cucumbers and zucchini, water-loving plants such as rice
nakshatra Ashwini
Soaking seeds is allowed, but not planting or sowing.
Krishna-panchami
any undertakings
plowing the ground
For pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else.
“Fiery” tithi of the weekday: Sun — 12, Mon — 6, Tue — 7, Wed — 8, Thu — 9, Fri — 10, Sat — 11. Portends losses, quarrels and harm; new undertakings are avoided.
“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.
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 Bharani
For pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else.
Krishna-shashti
plowing the ground
Planting and sowing are not allowed, but everyday routine tasks may be carried out.