Panchanga Calendar

August 2012

SamvatsaraNandana (26)MonthShravana → Adhika Bhadrapada from 18.08RituVarshaAyanaDakshinayanaPlace55°45′ N 37°35′ E, UTC+3 changeAyanamsaLahiri

August 2012 falls, in the lunar calendar (amanta), within the months Shravana (until 17.08), Adhika Bhadrapada (from 18.08). Adhika Bhadrapada — intercalary month: annual festivals are, as a rule, moved to the following (Nija) month; no major undertakings are begun in it. Periods: all month — Chaturmasya. Major festivals: 1.08 Raksha Bandhan; 9.08 Krishna Janmashtami.

Mon

Tue

Wed

Thu

Fri

Sat

Sun

1UAsh14Raksha Bandhan

2Shra15until 18:46

3Dhan1

4Shat3Kajari Teej

5PBh4Sankashti

6UBh5

7Rev6

8Ashw6

9Bhar7Janmashtami

10Krit8Janmashtami Vaish.

11Krit9after 13:43

12Roh10

13Mrig11after 17:51

14Ard12Bhauma Pradosha

15Pun13Masik Shivaratri

16Push14Simha Sankranti

17Ashl30Amavasya

18Mag1

19PPh2after 15:44

20UPh3Chandra Darshan

21Has4Vinayaka Chaturthi

22Chit5after 12:05

23Swa6after 08:04

24Vish7Masik Durgashtami

25Anu9

26Jye10after 12:28

27Mul11Padmini Ekadashi

28UAsh12Bhauma Pradosha

29Shra13until 18:49

30Dhan14after 17:41

31Shat15Purnima

Day ratingBest daysFavourableOrdinaryAvoid new venturesUnfavourable

MarkersAdhika Masaafter / until HH:MM

Moon5Waxing Moon5Waning Moon15Purnima30Amavasya

Nakshatra typesfixedsoftlightmovablesharpfiercemixed

Icons this month (19)

Raksha Bandhanday of Purnima (full moon fast and puja)Kajari TeejSankashtiJanmashtamiKalashtamiAmrita Siddhi YogaEkadashiTripushkar YogaPradoshaShivaratriGuru Pushya YogaSankrantiday of Amavasya (ancestor rites)Chandra DarshanVinayaka ChaturthiSkanda ShashtiGoddess (Durga, Kali)Onam

How to read the calendar

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

Best days

2.08 Thu — Anandadi: Dhwaja, Auspicious nakshatra, Yoga Ayushman until 18:46
Shravana (movable): for journeys and moving house, buying vehicles, gardening, quick and temporary changes.
11.08 Sat — Amrita Siddhi Yoga, Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Anandadi: Shrivatsa after 13:43 until 16:59
Rohini (fixed): for what is firm and lasting: laying house foundations, housewarming, planting, weddings, taking office, long-term projects.
22.08 Wed — Ravi Yoga, Auspicious nakshatra, Yoga Shukla after 12:05
Swati (movable): for journeys and moving house, buying vehicles, gardening, quick and temporary changes.
Adhika Masa: not for weddings, housewarmings or major new undertakings; good for spiritual practice.
23.08 Thu — Yoga Brahma, Ravi Yoga, Anandadi: Sthira after 08:04
Swati (movable): for journeys and moving house, buying vehicles, gardening, quick and temporary changes.
Adhika Masa: not for weddings, housewarmings or major new undertakings; good for spiritual practice.
26.08 Sun — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Ravi Yoga, Anandadi: Siddhi after 12:28
Mula (sharp): for drastic actions: surgery, severing ties, taming, exorcism, fighting diseases and enemies.
Adhika Masa: not for weddings, housewarmings or major new undertakings; good for spiritual practice.
29.08 Wed — Ravi Yoga, Anandadi: Chhatra, Auspicious nakshatra until 18:49
Shravana (movable): for journeys and moving house, buying vehicles, gardening, quick and temporary changes.
Adhika Masa: not for weddings, housewarmings or major new undertakings; good for spiritual practice.

Festivals

1.08 Wed Raksha Bandhan
1.08 Wed Purnima Vrat
2.08 Thu Shravana Purnima (Narali Purnima)
4.08 Sat Kajari Teej
5.08 Sun Sankashti Chaturthi (Heramba)
9.08 Thu Krishna Janmashtami
9.08 Thu Kalashtami
10.08 Fri Janmashtami (Vaishnavas, ISKCON)
10.08 Fri Nandotsava, Dahi Handi
13.08 Mon Aja Ekadashi (Annada)
14.08 Tue Bhauma Pradosha
15.08 Wed Masik Shivaratri
16.08 Thu Simha Sankranti
17.08 Fri Shravana Amavasya (Pithori, Pola)
20.08 Mon Chandra Darshan
21.08 Tue Vinayaka Chaturthi
22.08 Wed Skanda Shashti
24.08 Fri Masik Durgashtami
27.08 Mon Padmini Ekadashi (Kamala)
28.08 Tue Bhauma Pradosha
29.08 Wed Onam (Thiruvonam)
31.08 Fri Adhika Purnima

Special muhurta yogas

5.08 Sun Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 19:00–04:44 (06.08)
7.08 Tue Amrita Siddhi Yoga 22:35–04:48 (08.08)
7.08 Tue Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 22:35–04:48 (08.08)
11.08 Sat Amrita Siddhi Yoga 07:23–04:56 (12.08)
11.08 Sat Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 07:23–04:56 (12.08)
13.08 Mon Amrita Siddhi Yoga 04:57–12:50
13.08 Mon Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:57–12:50
14.08 Tue Tripushkar Yoga 14:49–19:05
16.08 Thu Amrita Siddhi Yoga 05:03–16:51
16.08 Thu Guru Pushya Yoga 05:03–16:51
16.08 Thu Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 05:03–16:51
19.08 Sun Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 15:44–05:11 (20.08)
19.08 Sun Tripushkar Yoga 15:44–16:10
24.08 Fri Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 09:22–05:21 (25.08)
26.08 Sun Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 06:47–05:25 (27.08)
28.08 Tue Tripushkar Yoga 05:27–20:17

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

Avoid starting important matters

3.08 Fri — Kshaya tithi, Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi), Panchaka
7.08 Tue — Tryahasparsha, Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi), Surya Dagdha tithi
9.08 Thu — Krakacha Yoga, Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Fierce or sharp nakshatra
10.08 Fri — Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra), Jwalamukhi Yoga, Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi)
14.08 Tue — Yamaghanta, Fierce or sharp nakshatra, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn) (unfavourable day)
16.08 Thu — Krishna Chaturdashi, Vyatipata, Sankranti day
17.08 Fri — Anandadi: Mrityu, Amavasya, Fierce or sharp nakshatra (unfavourable day)
20.08 Mon — Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra), Rikta tithi, Anandadi: Vajra
24.08 Fri — Kshaya tithi, Vishti (Bhadra), Anandadi: Rakshasa
25.08 Sat — Vaidhriti, Rikta tithi, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
27.08 Mon — many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower), Krakacha Yoga, Anandadi: Utpata (unfavourable day)

Sky this month

2.08 Full moon (Purnima) 06:27
16.08 Simha Sankranti 15:30 — the Sun enters Simha (Leo)
17.08 New moon (Amavasya) 18:54
31.08 Full moon (Purnima) 16:58
There are no eclipses this month.

Periods

all month Chaturmasya
from 18.08 Adhika Masa
3.08 06:25 – 7.08 22:35 Chora Panchaka
30.08 14:51 – 4.09 06:54 Dosha-free Panchaka

Samvatsara and month

Nandana (No. 26, “delighting”) — A joyful year: happiness in families, well-being, festivities. more

Northern samvatsara: Vishvavasu. Shaka Samvat 1934, Vikram Samvat 2069, Kali Yuga 5113.

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

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

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

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: Auspicious nakshatra, Yoga Priti; cons: Vishti (Bhadra), Rikta tithi
Month	Shravana (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Nandana (No. 26) · Shaka 1934 · Vikram 2069 more
Period	Chaturmasya
Festivals	Raksha Bandhan · Purnima Vrat

At sunrise 04:35

Tithi	14Shukla-chaturdashi (Rikta, Kali) · until 08:28 more
Nakshatra	Uttara-Ashadha, pada 2 (fixed, Vishva-Deva (All Gods), Sun) · until 19:48 more
Yoga	Priti (“love, affection”, auspicious) · until 21:12 more
Karana	Vanija (movable) · until 08:28 more
Vara	Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Makara (Capricorn)

Changes during the day

from 08:28	tithi Purnima
from 08:28	karana Vishti
from 19:25	karana Bava
from 19:48	nakshatra Shravana
from 21:12	yoga Ayushman

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:47
Sunrise	04:35
Noon	12:35
Sunset	20:35
End of twilight	21:22
Moonrise	19:41
Moonset	03:42
Day length	16 h 00 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 08:28	from 19:48

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-Ashadha (04:35–19:48) is good for sowing.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Shravana (19:48–20:35) is good for sowing.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 08:28–19:25: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Shukla-chaturdashi 04:35–08:28: according to the Kalaprakashika, ploughing on Chaturdashi puts the owner’s life in danger.

more — lunar calendar for gardeners

Festivals and periods

Raksha Bandhan

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

Rule: pradosha vyapini: 3 muhurtas after sunset, 20:35–22:11
Aparahna is occupied by Bhadra — the rite is performed in Pradosha

Purnima Vrat · Chandra (the Moon)

The full moon fast (Purnima upavas) is kept on the day when Purnima prevails at midday (Madhyahna): if it begins before noon, the fast falls on the day before the one with Purnima at sunrise. Devotees fast from sunrise until moonrise and pray to Vishnu (Satyanarayana) and Chandra.

Rule: madhyahna vyapini: midday (the 3rd fifth of the daytime), 10:59–14:11
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Purnima at sunrise (holy bath, charity): 2.08

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Anandadi: Chhatra 21:19–04:37 (02.08) Anandadi: Vajra 04:35–14:07 Anandadi: Mudgara 14:07–21:19

Bhadra in the netherworld: 08:28–19:25; Bhadra Puchha 15:37–16:43; Bhadra Mukha 16:43–18:33

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:31–04:03
Abhijit Muhurta	none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday
Vijaya Muhurta	15:15–16:19
Godhuli	20:35–20:51
Pradosha	20:35–22:11
Nishitha	00:20–00:52 (02.08)
Amrita Kalam	13:46–15:17

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	12:35–14:35
Yamaganda	06:35–08:35
Gulika Kalam	10:35–12:35
Dur Muhurta	12:03–13:07
Varjyam	04:44–06:14, 23:38–01:10 (02.08)

Haircut and shaving

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

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

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

Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha until 19:48, Shravana from 19:48; tithi Shukla-chaturdashi until 08:28, Purnima from 08:28; lagna Karka 04:35, Simha 06:11, Kanya 09:12, Tula 12:12, Vrischika 15:14, Dhanu 17:58, Makara 19:50

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Uttara-Ashadha (until 19:48) — improved health; Shravana (from 19:48) — bodily development (physical growth); Wednesday — favour of the authorities.

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

Shukla-chaturdashi 04:35–08:28: a Rikta and Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Purnima 08:28–20:35: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

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 04:35–19:48+1 Yoga Priti 04:35–21:12+1 Auspicious weekday0 Chaturmasya−1 Anandadi: Vajra 04:35–14:07−2 Rikta tithi 04:35–08:28−2 Vishti (Bhadra) 08:28–19:25

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

Panchanga at sunrise 04:35

Summary	Best day — Anandadi: Dhwaja, Auspicious nakshatra; auspicious time — until 18:46
Month	Shravana (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Nandana (No. 26) · Shaka 1934 · Vikram 2069 more
Period	Chaturmasya
Festivals	Shravana Purnima (Narali Purnima)

At sunrise 04:37

Tithi	15Purnima (Purna, Vishvedevas) · until 06:27 more
Nakshatra	Shravana, pada 2 (movable, Shri Vishnu, Moon) · until 18:46 more
Yoga	Ayushman (“long-lived”, auspicious) · until 18:42 more
Karana	Bava (movable) · until 06:27 more
Vara	Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Makara (Capricorn)

Changes during the day

from 06:27	tithi Krishna-pratipat
from 06:27	karana Balava
from 17:35	karana Kaulava
from 18:42	yoga Saubhagya
from 18:46	nakshatra Dhanishtha

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:49
Sunrise	04:37
Noon	12:35
Sunset	20:33
End of twilight	21:20
Moonrise	20:04
Moonset	05:04
Day length	15 h 56 min

Sky

Full moon (Purnima)	06:27

Gardener’s calendar

tasks at sunrise: good — 7, average — 3, bad — 3

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

task	at sunrise	from 06:27	from 18:46

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, Shravana (04:37–18:46) is good for sowing.

more — lunar calendar for gardeners

Festivals and periods

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

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

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 08:28 (01.08)–06:27
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Fast on the eve (Purnima Vrat): 1.08

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:37–06:27

Anandadi: Dhwaja 04:37–18:46 Anandadi: Shrivatsa 18:46–04:38 (03.08)

Gandanta (tithi): 06:05–06:49

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:32–04:04
Abhijit Muhurta	12:03–13:07
Vijaya Muhurta	15:14–16:18
Godhuli	20:33–20:49
Pradosha	20:33–22:10
Nishitha	00:20–00:52 (03.08)
Amrita Kalam	08:49–10:21

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	14:34–16:34
Yamaganda	04:37–06:36
Gulika Kalam	08:36–10:35
Dur Muhurta	09:55–10:59, 16:18–17:22
Varjyam	22:40–00:14 (03.08)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 06:27–20:33

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 06:27–20:33
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 06:27–20:33
Bathing, washing hair	good 04:37–06:07, 09:08–17:54, 19:46–20:33

Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Shravana until 18:46, Dhanishtha from 18:46; tithi Purnima until 06:27, Krishna-pratipat from 06:27; lagna Karka 04:37, Simha 06:07, Kanya 09:08, Tula 12:09, Vrischika 15:10, Dhanu 17:54, Makara 19:46

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Shravana (until 18:46) — bodily development (physical growth); Dhanishtha (from 18:46) — longevity (increased vitality); Thursday — success.

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

Purnima 04:37–06:27: 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 = +5

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

Auspicious time ends by 18:46

+1 Anandadi: Dhwaja 04:37–18:46+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:37–18:46+1 Yoga Ayushman 04:37–18:42+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 06:27–04:38 (03.08)0 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:37–06:270 Chaturmasya

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

Panchanga at sunrise 04:37

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Kshaya tithi, Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi)
Month	Shravana (amanta) · Bhadrapada (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Nandana (No. 26) · Shaka 1934 · Vikram 2069 more
Period	Chaturmasya

At sunrise 04:38

Tithi	1Krishna-pratipat (Nanda, Brahma) · until 04:51 more
Nakshatra	Dhanishtha, pada 2 (movable, Vasu (kind) - 8 phenomena of nature, assistants of Indra, Mars) · until 18:13 more
Yoga	Saubhagya (“good fortune, marital happiness”, auspicious) · until 16:36 more
Karana	Kaulava (movable) · until 04:51 more
Vara	Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Makara (Capricorn)

Changes during the day

from 04:51	tithi Krishna-dvitya (kshaya: not present at any sunrise)
from 04:51	karana Taitila
from 16:15	karana Gara
from 16:36	yoga Shobhana
from 18:13	nakshatra Shatabhisha
from 03:48 (04.08)	tithi Krishna-tritya
from 03:48 (04.08)	karana Vanija

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:51
Sunrise	04:38
Noon	12:35
Sunset	20:31
End of twilight	21:18
Moonrise	20:24
Moonset	06:26
Day length	15 h 52 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 04:51	from 18:13

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Shatabhisha (18:13–20:31) is good for sowing.

more — lunar calendar for gardeners

Festivals and periods

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:38–04:51

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:51–03:48 (04.08)

Anandadi: Prajapati 04:38–18:13 Anandadi: Saumya 18:13–04:40 (04.08)

Chora Panchaka: 06:25–22:35 (07.08)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:34–04:06
Abhijit Muhurta	12:03–13:06
Vijaya Muhurta	15:13–16:17
Godhuli	20:31–20:47
Pradosha	20:31–22:09
Nishitha	00:19–00:52 (04.08)
Amrita Kalam	08:03–09:37

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	10:36–12:35
Yamaganda	16:33–18:32
Gulika Kalam	06:38–08:37
Dur Muhurta	07:49–08:52, 13:06–14:10
Varjyam	01:26–03:02 (04.08)

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 04:38–06:04, 09:04–17:50, 19:42–20:31

Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Dhanishtha until 18:13, Shatabhisha from 18:13; tithi Krishna-pratipat until 04:51, Krishna-dvitya from 04:51; lagna Karka 04:38, Simha 06:04, Kanya 09:04, Tula 12:05, Vrischika 15:06, Dhanu 17:50, Makara 19:42

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Dhanishtha (until 18:13) — longevity (increased vitality); Shatabhisha (from 18:13) — gaining strength; Friday — universal respect.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = 0

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

Avoid starting important matters: Kshaya tithi

+1 Anandadi: Prajapati 04:38–18:13+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:38–18:13+1 Yoga Saubhagya 04:38–16:36+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 04:38–04:510 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:38–04:510 Chaturmasya−1 Panchaka 06:25–04:40 (04.08)−2 Kshaya tithi−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:51–03:48 (04.08)

Panchanga at sunrise 04:38

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Anandadi: Ananda, Auspicious nakshatra; cons: Panchaka, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
Month	Shravana (amanta) · Bhadrapada (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Nandana (No. 26) · Shaka 1934 · Vikram 2069 more
Period	Chaturmasya
Festivals	Kajari Teej

At sunrise 04:40

Tithi	3Krishna-tritya (Jaya, Vishnu) · until 03:23 (05.08) more
Nakshatra	Shatabhisha, pada 2 (movable, Varuna, Rahu) · until 18:16 more
Yoga	Shobhana (“splendid, beautiful”, auspicious) · until 14:59 more
Karana	Vanija (movable) · until 15:30 more
Vara	Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Kumbha (Aquarius)

Changes during the day

from 14:59	yoga Atiganda
from 15:30	karana Vishti
from 18:16	nakshatra Purva-Bhadra
from 03:23 (05.08)	tithi Krishna-chaturti
from 03:23 (05.08)	karana Bava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:54
Sunrise	04:40
Noon	12:35
Sunset	20:29
End of twilight	21:15
Moonrise	20:41
Moonset	07:45
Day length	15 h 48 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 18:16

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, Shatabhisha (04:40–18:16) is good for sowing.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Bhadra (18:16–20:29) is good for root crops.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 15:30–20:29: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

Kajari Teej · Parvati (Gauri)

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

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 03:48–03:23 (05.08)
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:23–04:42 (05.08)

Anandadi: Ananda 04:40–18:16 Anandadi: Kaladanda 18:16–04:42 (05.08)

Bhadra on earth: 15:30–03:23 (05.08); Bhadra Puchha 23:16–00:26 (05.08); Bhadra Mukha 00:26–02:24 (05.08)
Chora Panchaka: 06:25 (03.08)–22:35 (07.08)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:35–04:08
Abhijit Muhurta	12:03–13:06
Vijaya Muhurta	15:13–16:16
Godhuli	20:29–20:45
Pradosha	20:29–22:08
Nishitha	00:19–00:52 (05.08)
Amrita Kalam	11:03–12:39

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	08:37–10:36
Yamaganda	14:33–16:32
Gulika Kalam	04:40–06:39
Dur Muhurta	04:40–05:44, 05:44–06:47
Varjyam	00:52–02:31 (05.08)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 04:40–15:30

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 04:40–15:30
Cutting fingernails	average 04:40–06:00, 09:01–15:02
Cutting toenails	average 04:40–15:30
Bathing, washing hair	average 04:40–18:16, 19:38–20:29

Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Shatabhisha until 18:16, Purva-Bhadra from 18:16; tithi Krishna-tritya; lagna Karka 04:40, Simha 06:00, Kanya 09:01, Tula 12:01, Vrischika 15:02, Dhanu 17:46, Makara 19:38

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Shatabhisha (until 18:16) — gaining strength; Purva-Bhadra (from 18:16) — facing death (dangers); Saturday — decline of physical strength.

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

Bhadra on earth 15:30–20:29: no shaving or haircuts during Vishti Karana (according to the Muhurta Chintamani, Bhadra does harm when it is on earth; in heaven and in the netherworld its influence on earth is weak).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

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: Ananda 04:40–18:16+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:40–18:16+1 Yoga Shobhana 04:40–14:59+1 Auspicious tithi 04:40–03:23 (05.08)0 Chaturmasya0 Anandadi: Kaladanda 18:16–04:42 (05.08)0 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 18:16–04:42 (05.08)0 Yoga Atiganda 14:59–17:16−1 Bhadra on earth 15:30–03:23 (05.08)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Panchaka all day

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

Panchanga at sunrise 04:40

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Anandadi: Chara; cons: Rikta tithi, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
Month	Shravana (amanta) · Bhadrapada (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Nandana (No. 26) · Shaka 1934 · Vikram 2069 more
Period	Chaturmasya
Festivals	Sankashti Chaturthi (Heramba)

At sunrise 04:42

Tithi	4Krishna-chaturti (Rikta, Yama) · until 03:42 (06.08) more
Nakshatra	Purva-Bhadra, pada 2 (fierce, Aja Ekapad - sunbeam or lightning strike, Jupiter) · until 19:00 more
Yoga	Atiganda (“great danger”, inauspicious) · until 13:55 more
Karana	Bava (movable) · until 15:27 more
Vara	Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Kumbha (Aquarius)

Changes during the day

from 13:55	yoga Sukarma
from 15:27	karana Balava
from 19:00	nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra
from 03:42 (06.08)	tithi Krishna-panchami
from 03:42 (06.08)	karana Kaulava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:56
Sunrise	04:42
Noon	12:35
Sunset	20:27
End of twilight	21:13
Moonrise	20:57
Moonset	09:02
Day length	15 h 44 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 19:00

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, Purva-Bhadra (04:42–19:00) is good for root crops.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Bhadra (19:00–20:27) is good for sowing.

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Festivals and periods

Sankashti Chaturthi (Heramba) · Ganesha

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

Rule: at moonrise, 20:57
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 19:00–04:44 (06.08)

Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:42–03:42 (06.08)

Anandadi: Chara 04:42–19:00 Anandadi: Sthira 19:00–04:44 (06.08)

Chora Panchaka: 06:25 (03.08)–22:35 (07.08)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:36–04:09
Abhijit Muhurta	12:03–13:06
Vijaya Muhurta	15:12–16:15
Godhuli	20:27–20:43
Pradosha	20:27–22:06
Nishitha	00:19–00:52 (06.08)
Amrita Kalam	10:46–12:24

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	18:29–20:27
Yamaganda	12:34–14:33
Gulika Kalam	16:31–18:29
Dur Muhurta	18:21–19:24
Varjyam	none on this day

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 19:34–20:27

Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Purva-Bhadra until 19:00, Uttara-Bhadra from 19:00; tithi Krishna-chaturti; lagna Karka 04:42, Simha 05:56, Kanya 08:57, Tula 11:57, Vrischika 14:58, Dhanu 17:42, Makara 19:34

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Purva-Bhadra (until 19:00) — facing death (dangers); Uttara-Bhadra (from 19:00) — a good life; Sunday — physical well-being.

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

Krishna-chaturti 04:42–20:27: 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.

+1 Anandadi: Chara 04:42–19:000 Yoga Sukarma 13:55–04:44 (06.08)0 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 19:00–04:44 (06.08)0 Auspicious nakshatra 19:00–04:44 (06.08)0 Chaturmasya0 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:42–03:42 (06.08) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Panchaka all day−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 04:42–19:00−2 Rikta tithi 04:42–03:42 (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.

Panchanga at sunrise 04:42

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Auspicious nakshatra, Yoga Sukarma; cons: Panchaka, Anandadi: Gada
Month	Shravana (amanta) · Bhadrapada (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Nandana (No. 26) · Shaka 1934 · Vikram 2069 more
Period	Chaturmasya

At sunrise 04:44

Tithi	5Krishna-panchami (Purna, Soma) · until 04:45 (07.08) more
Nakshatra	Uttara-Bhadra, pada 2 (fixed, Ahirbudhyana (Serpent of the Deep - Milky Way under the horizon), Saturn) · until 20:28 more
Yoga	Sukarma (“good deed”, auspicious) · until 13:25 more
Karana	Kaulava (movable) · until 16:08 more
Vara	Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Mina (Pisces)

Changes during the day

from 13:25	yoga Dhriti
from 16:08	karana Taitila
from 20:28	nakshatra Revati
from 04:45 (07.08)	tithi Krishna-shashti
from 04:45 (07.08)	karana Gara

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:58
Sunrise	04:44
Noon	12:35
Sunset	20:25
End of twilight	21:10
Moonrise	21:14
Moonset	10:16
Day length	15 h 40 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Bhadra (04:44–20:25) is good for sowing.

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Festivals and periods

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Hutashana Yoga 04:45–04:46 (07.08) Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:45–04:46 (07.08)

Anandadi: Matanga 20:28–04:46 (07.08) Anandadi: Gada 04:44–20:28

Chora Panchaka: 06:25 (03.08)–22:35 (07.08)
Gandanta (tithi): 04:20–05:11 (07.08)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:38–04:11
Abhijit Muhurta	12:03–13:06
Vijaya Muhurta	15:11–16:14
Godhuli	20:25–20:41
Pradosha	20:25–22:05
Nishitha	00:19–00:52 (07.08)
Amrita Kalam	15:22–17:04

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	06:42–08:39
Yamaganda	10:37–12:34
Gulika Kalam	14:32–16:30
Dur Muhurta	13:06–14:08, 16:14–17:17
Varjyam	05:11–06:53

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 04:44–05:52, 08:53–14:54, 19:30–20:25

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

Cutting hair, shaving	good 04:44–05:52, 08:53–14:54, 19:30–20:25
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	good 04:44–05:52, 08:53–14:54, 19:30–20:25
Bathing, washing hair	good 04:44–05:52, 08:53–17:38, 19:30–20:25

Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra; tithi Krishna-panchami; lagna Karka 04:44, Simha 05:52, Kanya 08:53, Tula 11:53, Vrischika 14:54, Dhanu 17:38, Makara 19:30

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Uttara-Bhadra — a good life; Monday — clear, bright complexion.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = +2

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

+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:44–20:28+1 Yoga Sukarma 04:44–13:25+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi all day0 Chaturmasya−1 Anandadi: Gada 04:44–20:28−1 Panchaka all day

Panchanga at sunrise 04:44

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Tryahasparsha, Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi)
Month	Shravana (amanta) · Bhadrapada (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Nandana (No. 26) · Shaka 1934 · Vikram 2069 more
Period	Chaturmasya

At sunrise 04:46

Tithi	6Krishna-shashti (Nanda, Kartikeya) · until 06:27 (08.08) more the tithi will also last until tomorrow’s sunrise (tryahasparsha)
Nakshatra	Revati, pada 2 (soft, Pushan (Prosperous), Mercury) · until 22:35 more Gandamula
Yoga	Dhriti (“steadfastness, firmness”, auspicious) · until 13:29 more
Karana	Gara (movable) · until 17:32 more
Vara	Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Mina (Pisces)

Changes during the day

from 13:29	yoga Shula
from 17:32	karana Vanija
from 22:35	nakshatra Ashwini

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:00
Sunrise	04:46
Noon	12:35
Sunset	20:22
End of twilight	21:08
Moonrise	21:32
Moonset	11:29
Day length	15 h 36 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

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 (04:46–20:22) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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Festivals and periods

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Amrita Siddhi Yoga 22:35–04:48 (08.08) Ravi Yoga 22:35–04:48 (08.08) Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 22:35–04:48 (08.08)

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) all day

Anandadi: Shubha 04:46–22:35 Anandadi: Amrita 22:35–04:48 (08.08)

Chora Panchaka: 06:25 (03.08)–22:35
Gandanta (tithi): 04:20–05:11
Gandanta (nakshatra): 16:00–05:13 (08.08)
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Revati
Surya Dagdha tithi: Krishna-shashti

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:39–04:13
Abhijit Muhurta	12:03–13:05
Vijaya Muhurta	15:10–16:13
Godhuli	20:22–20:39
Pradosha	20:22–22:04
Nishitha	00:18–00:52 (08.08)
Amrita Kalam	19:59–21:43

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	16:28–18:25
Yamaganda	08:40–10:37
Gulika Kalam	12:34–14:31
Dur Muhurta	07:53–08:56, 23:45–00:18 (08.08)
Varjyam	09:32–11:16

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 04:46–05:48, 08:49–14:50, 19:26–20:22

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 04:46–05:48, 08:49–14:50, 19:26–20:22
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 04:46–05:48, 08:49–14:50, 19:26–20:22
Bathing, washing hair	average 04:46–05:48, 08:49–17:34, 19:26–20:22

Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Revati; tithi Krishna-shashti; lagna Karka 04:46, Simha 05:48, Kanya 08:49, Tula 11:49, Vrischika 14:50, Dhanu 17:34, Makara 19:26

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Revati — increase in property; Tuesday — harm to longevity.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −5

+1 Anandadi: Shubha 04:46–22:35+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:46–22:35+1 Yoga Dhriti 04:46–13:290 Chaturmasya0 Yoga Shula 13:29–15:31−1 Gandanta 04:46–05:11−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Panchaka 04:46–22:35−1 Surya Dagdha tithi all day−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) all day−2 Tryahasparsha

Panchanga at sunrise 04:46

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Ravi Yoga, Auspicious nakshatra; cons: Vishti (Bhadra), Surya Dagdha tithi
Month	Shravana (amanta) · Bhadrapada (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Nandana (No. 26) · Shaka 1934 · Vikram 2069 more
Period	Chaturmasya

At sunrise 04:48

Tithi	6Krishna-shashti (Nanda, Kartikeya) · until 06:27 more vriddhi: the same tithi also prevailed at yesterday’s sunrise
Nakshatra	Ashwini, pada 1 (light, Ashwini Kumara, Ketu) · until 01:16 (09.08) more Gandamula
Yoga	Shula (“spear, sharp pain”, inauspicious) · until 14:01 more
Karana	Vanija (movable) · until 06:27 more
Vara	Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Mesha (Aries)

Changes during the day

from 06:27	tithi Krishna-saptami
from 06:27	karana Vishti
from 14:01	yoga Ganda
from 19:31	karana Bava
from 01:16 (09.08)	nakshatra Bharani

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:03
Sunrise	04:48
Noon	12:35
Sunset	20:20
End of twilight	21:05
Moonrise	21:53
Moonset	12:39
Day length	15 h 32 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 06:27

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:

Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 06:27–19:31: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 04:48–01:16 (09.08) Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:27–04:50 (09.08)

Visha Yoga (weekday, tithi and nakshatra) 01:16–04:50 (09.08)

Anandadi: Mrityu 04:48–01:16 (09.08) Anandadi: Kana 01:16–04:50 (09.08)

Bhadra in heaven: 06:27–19:31; Bhadra Puchha 11:42–13:01; Bhadra Mukha 13:01–15:12
Gandanta (nakshatra): 16:00 (07.08)–05:13
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Ashwini
Surya Dagdha tithi: Krishna-shashti

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:40–04:14
Abhijit Muhurta	none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday
Vijaya Muhurta	15:10–16:12
Godhuli	20:20–20:37
Pradosha	20:20–22:02
Nishitha	00:18–00:52 (09.08)
Amrita Kalam	17:16–19:02

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	12:34–14:31
Yamaganda	06:44–08:41
Gulika Kalam	10:38–12:34
Dur Muhurta	12:03–13:05
Varjyam	20:49–22:36

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 08:45–14:46, 19:22–20:20

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

Cutting hair, shaving	good 08:45–14:46, 19:22–20:20
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	good 08:45–14:46, 19:22–20:20
Bathing, washing hair	good 04:48–05:44, 08:45–17:30, 19:22–20:20

Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Ashwini; tithi Krishna-shashti until 06:27, Krishna-saptami from 06:27; lagna Karka 04:48, Simha 05:44, Kanya 08:45, Tula 11:45, Vrischika 14:46, Dhanu 17:30, Makara 19:22

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Ashwini — joy; 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).

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Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = 0

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

+2 Ravi Yoga 04:48–01:16 (09.08)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:48–01:16 (09.08)+1 Auspicious weekday0 Anandadi: Mrityu 04:48–01:16 (09.08) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Chaturmasya0 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:27–04:50 (09.08) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Yoga Ganda 14:01–16:30−1 Gandanta 04:48–05:13−1 Surya Dagdha tithi 04:48–06:27−2 Vishti (Bhadra) 06:27–19:31

Panchanga at sunrise 04:48

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Krakacha Yoga, Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi)
Month	Shravana (amanta) · Bhadrapada (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Nandana (No. 26) · Shaka 1934 · Vikram 2069 more
Period	Chaturmasya
Festivals	Krishna Janmashtami · Kalashtami

At sunrise 04:50

Tithi	7Krishna-saptami (Bhadra, Indra) · until 08:41 more
Nakshatra	Bharani, pada 1 (fierce, Yama (Dharma-raja), Venus) · until 04:16 (10.08) more
Yoga	Ganda (“danger, knot”, inauspicious) · until 14:54 more
Karana	Bava (movable) · until 08:41 more
Vara	Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Mesha (Aries)

Changes during the day

from 08:41	tithi Krishna-ashtami
from 08:41	karana Balava
from 14:54	yoga Vriddhi
from 21:55	karana Kaulava
from 04:16 (10.08)	nakshatra Krittika

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:05
Sunrise	04:50
Noon	12:35
Sunset	20:18
End of twilight	21:03
Moonrise	22:19
Moonset	13:47
Day length	15 h 28 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 08:41

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

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

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Festivals and periods

Krishna Janmashtami · Krishna

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

Rule: nishitha vyapini: midnight, 00:18–00:52 (10.08)
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Vaishnava date: 10.08

Kalashtami · Kalabhairava

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

Rule: pradosha vyapini: 3 muhurtas after sunset, 20:18–22:01
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Krakacha Yoga 08:41–04:52 (10.08) Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:41–04:52 (10.08) Jwalamukhi Yoga 04:16–04:52 (10.08) Yamaghanta 04:16–04:52 (10.08)

Anandadi: Padma 04:50–04:16 (10.08) Anandadi: Lumbaka 04:16–04:52 (10.08)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:42–04:16
Abhijit Muhurta	12:03–13:05
Vijaya Muhurta	15:09–16:11
Godhuli	20:18–20:35
Pradosha	20:18–22:01
Nishitha	00:18–00:52 (10.08)
Amrita Kalam	22:52–00:40 (10.08)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	14:30–16:26
Yamaganda	04:50–06:46
Gulika Kalam	08:42–10:38
Dur Muhurta	09:59–11:01, 16:11–17:12
Varjyam	12:04–13:52

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 04:50–08:41

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 04:50–08:41
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 04:50–08:41
Bathing, washing hair	average 04:50–17:26, 19:18–20:18

Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Bharani; tithi Krishna-saptami until 08:41, Krishna-ashtami from 08:41; lagna Karka 04:50, Simha 05:40, Kanya 08:41, Tula 11:41, Vrischika 14:42, Dhanu 17:26, Makara 19:18

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Bharani — facing death (dangers); Thursday — success.

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

Krishna-ashtami 08:41–20:18: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −4

+1 Anandadi: Padma 04:50–04:16 (10.08)+1 Auspicious weekday0 Yoga Vriddhi 14:54–04:52 (10.08)0 Chaturmasya−1 Ashtami 08:41–04:52 (10.08)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 04:50–04:16 (10.08)−2 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:41–04:52 (10.08)−3 Krakacha Yoga 08:41–04:52 (10.08)

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

Panchanga at sunrise 04:50

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra), Jwalamukhi Yoga
Month	Shravana (amanta) · Bhadrapada (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Nandana (No. 26) · Shaka 1934 · Vikram 2069 more
Period	Chaturmasya
Festivals	Janmashtami (Vaishnavas, ISKCON) · Nandotsava, Dahi Handi

At sunrise 04:52

Tithi	8Krishna-ashtami (Jaya, Vasus) · until 11:11 more
Nakshatra	Krittika, pada 1 (mixed, Agni, Sun) · until 07:23 (11.08) more
Yoga	Vriddhi (“growth, increase”, auspicious) · until 15:57 more
Karana	Kaulava (movable) · until 11:11 more
Vara	Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Mesha (Aries)

Changes during the day

from 11:11	tithi Krishna-navami
from 11:11	karana Taitila
from 15:57	yoga Dhruva
from 00:28 (11.08)	karana Gara

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:07
Sunrise	04:52
Noon	12:34
Sunset	20:16
End of twilight	21:00
Moonrise	22:50
Moonset	14:52
Day length	15 h 24 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 11:11

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Krittika (04:52–20:16) is good for root crops.

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Festivals and periods

Janmashtami (Vaishnavas, ISKCON) · Krishna

The Vaishnava date of Janmashtami — by the Ashtami at sunrise without any admixture of Saptami; ISKCON and the temples of Mathura and Vrindavan may celebrate it a day later than the Smartas.

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 08:41 (09.08)–11:11
Smarta date: 9.08

Nandotsava, Dahi Handi · Krishna

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

Rule: relative to a neighbouring festival

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:52–11:11 Jwalamukhi Yoga 04:52–11:11 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 11:11–04:54 (11.08) Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 11:11–04:54 (11.08)

Anandadi: Chhatra all day

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:43–04:17
Abhijit Muhurta	12:03–13:05
Vijaya Muhurta	15:08–16:09
Godhuli	20:16–20:33
Pradosha	20:16–21:59
Nishitha	00:18–00:52 (11.08)
Amrita Kalam	04:40–06:28 (11.08)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	10:38–12:34
Yamaganda	16:25–18:20
Gulika Kalam	06:47–08:43
Dur Muhurta	07:57–08:58, 13:05–14:06
Varjyam	17:49–19:38

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 04:52–17:22, 19:14–20:16

Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Krittika; tithi Krishna-ashtami until 11:11, Krishna-navami from 11:11; lagna Karka 04:52, Simha 05:36, Kanya 08:37, Tula 11:37, Vrischika 14:38, Dhanu 17:22, Makara 19:14

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Krittika — consumption (a wasting disease); Friday — universal respect.

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

Krishna-ashtami 04:52–11:11: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Krishna-navami 11:11–20:16: 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).
Friday: B. V. Raman advises against cutting nails (the rating above is the site’s summary, which uses the same weekdays for nails as for haircuts, so Friday counts as auspicious).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −5

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

+1 Anandadi: Chhatra all day+1 Yoga Vriddhi 04:52–15:57+1 Auspicious weekday0 Chaturmasya−1 Rikta tithi 11:11–04:54 (11.08)−2 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:52–11:11−2 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 11:11–04:54 (11.08)−2 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 11:11–04:54 (11.08)−2 Jwalamukhi Yoga 04:52–11:11

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

Panchanga at sunrise 04:52

Summary	Best day — Amrita Siddhi Yoga, Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi); auspicious time — after 13:43; auspicious time — until 16:59
Month	Shravana (amanta) · Bhadrapada (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Nandana (No. 26) · Shaka 1934 · Vikram 2069 more
Period	Chaturmasya

At sunrise 04:54

Tithi	9Krishna-navami (Rikta, Serpent (Naga)) · until 13:43 more
Nakshatra	Krittika, pada 4 (mixed, Agni, Sun) · until 07:23 more
Yoga	Dhruva (“fixed, constant (the Pole Star)”, auspicious) · until 16:59 more
Karana	Gara (movable) · until 13:43 more
Vara	Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Vrishabha (Taurus)

Changes during the day

from 07:23	nakshatra Rohini
from 13:43	tithi Krishna-dashami
from 13:43	karana Vanija
from 16:59	yoga Vyaghata
from 02:54 (12.08)	karana Vishti

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:09
Sunrise	04:54
Noon	12:34
Sunset	20:14
End of twilight	20:58
Moonrise	23:30
Moonset	15:51
Day length	15 h 20 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 07:23	from 13:43

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Krittika (04:54–07:23) is good for root crops.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Rohini (07:23–20:14) is good for sowing.

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Festivals and periods

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:54–13:43 Amrita Siddhi Yoga 07:23–04:56 (12.08) Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 07:23–04:56 (12.08)

Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 04:54–07:23 Jwalamukhi Yoga 07:23–13:43 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 13:43–04:56 (12.08)

Anandadi: Dhwaja 04:54–07:23 Anandadi: Shrivatsa 07:23–04:56 (12.08)

Bhadra in heaven: 02:54–16:00 (12.08); Bhadra Puchha 04:50–06:09 (12.08); Bhadra Mukha 06:09–08:20 (12.08)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:45–04:19
Abhijit Muhurta	12:03–13:04
Vijaya Muhurta	15:07–16:08
Godhuli	20:14–20:31
Pradosha	20:14–21:58
Nishitha	00:17–00:52 (12.08)
Amrita Kalam	04:40–06:28

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	08:44–10:39
Yamaganda	14:29–16:24
Gulika Kalam	04:54–06:49
Dur Muhurta	04:54–05:55, 05:55–06:56
Varjyam	01:20–03:08 (12.08)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 13:43–14:34, 19:11–20:14

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 13:43–14:34, 19:11–20:14
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 13:43–14:34, 19:11–20:14
Bathing, washing hair	average 08:33–20:14

Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Krittika until 07:23, Rohini from 07:23; tithi Krishna-navami until 13:43, Krishna-dashami from 13:43; lagna Karka 04:54, Simha 05:32, Kanya 08:33, Tula 11:33, Vrischika 14:34, Dhanu 17:18, Makara 19:11

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Krittika (until 07:23) — consumption (a wasting disease); Rohini (from 07:23) — destruction of all misfortunes; Saturday — decline of physical strength.

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

Krishna-navami 04:54–13:43: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

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 13:43

Auspicious time ends by 16:59

+4 Amrita Siddhi Yoga 07:23–04:56 (12.08)+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:54–13:43+1 Anandadi: Shrivatsa 07:23–04:56 (12.08)+1 Yoga Dhruva 04:54–16:59+1 Auspicious nakshatra 07:23–04:56 (12.08)0 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 04:54–07:23 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Chaturmasya0 Jwalamukhi Yoga 07:23–13:43 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 13:43–04:56 (12.08) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Yoga Vyaghata 16:59–20:43−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−2 Rikta tithi 04:54–13:43

Panchanga at sunrise 04:54

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Anandadi: Prajapati, Auspicious nakshatra; cons: Vishti (Bhadra), Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi)
Month	Shravana (amanta) · Bhadrapada (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Nandana (No. 26) · Shaka 1934 · Vikram 2069 more
Period	Chaturmasya

At sunrise 04:56

Tithi	10Krishna-dashami (Purna, Dharma) · until 16:00 more
Nakshatra	Rohini, pada 4 (fixed, Prajapati (Brahma - Creator), Moon) · until 10:18 more
Yoga	Vyaghata (“crushing blow”, inauspicious) · until 17:49 more
Karana	Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 16:00 more
Vara	Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Vrishabha (Taurus)

Changes during the day

from 10:18	nakshatra Mrigashirsha
from 16:00	tithi Krishna-ekadashi
from 16:00	karana Bava
from 17:49	yoga Harshana

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:12
Sunrise	04:56
Noon	12:34
Sunset	20:11
End of twilight	20:55
Moonrise	none
Moonset	16:43
Day length	15 h 15 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 10:18	from 16:00

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, Rohini (04:56–10:18) is good for sowing.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Mrigashirsha (10:18–20:11) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 04:56–16:00: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 16:00–04:57 (13.08)

Anandadi: Prajapati 04:56–10:18 Anandadi: Saumya 10:18–04:57 (13.08)

Bhadra in heaven: 02:54–16:00; Bhadra Puchha 04:50–06:09; Bhadra Mukha 06:09–08:20
Gandanta (tithi): 15:34–16:26

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:46–04:21
Abhijit Muhurta	12:03–13:04
Vijaya Muhurta	15:06–16:07
Godhuli	20:11–20:29
Pradosha	20:11–21:57
Nishitha	00:17–00:52 (13.08)
Amrita Kalam	06:43–08:31, 03:07–04:53 (13.08)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	18:17–20:11
Yamaganda	12:33–14:28
Gulika Kalam	16:22–18:17
Dur Muhurta	18:09–19:10
Varjyam	16:30–18:16

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 04:56–05:28, 08:29–14:30, 19:07–20:11

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 04:56–05:28, 08:29–14:30, 19:07–20:11
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 04:56–05:28, 08:29–14:30, 19:07–20:11
Bathing, washing hair	average throughout the daytime

Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Rohini until 10:18, Mrigashirsha from 10:18; tithi Krishna-dashami until 16:00, Krishna-ekadashi from 16:00; lagna Karka 04:56, Simha 05:28, Kanya 08:29, Tula 11:29, Vrischika 14:30, Dhanu 17:14, Makara 19:07

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Rohini (until 10:18) — destruction of all misfortunes; Mrigashirsha (from 10:18) — abundance (well-being, prosperity); Sunday — physical well-being.

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 = 0

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

+1 Anandadi: Prajapati 04:56–10:18+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:56–10:180 Yoga Harshana 17:49–04:57 (13.08)0 Chaturmasya−1 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 16:00–04:57 (13.08)−2 Vishti (Bhadra) 04:56–16:00

Panchanga at sunrise 04:56

Summary	Favourable day — Amrita Siddhi Yoga, Anandadi: Ananda; auspicious time — after 17:51
Month	Shravana (amanta) · Bhadrapada (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Nandana (No. 26) · Shaka 1934 · Vikram 2069 more
Period	Chaturmasya
Festivals	Aja Ekadashi (Annada)

At sunrise 04:57

Tithi	11Krishna-ekadashi (Nanda, Rudra) · until 17:51 more
Nakshatra	Mrigashirsha, pada 3 (soft, Soma (Chandra, Moon), Mars) · until 12:50 more
Yoga	Harshana (“delighting”, auspicious) · until 18:17 more
Karana	Bava (movable) · until 05:00 more
Vara	Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Mithuna (Gemini)

Changes during the day

from 05:00	karana Balava
from 12:50	nakshatra Ardra
from 17:51	tithi Krishna-dvadashi
from 17:51	karana Kaulava
from 18:17	yoga Vajra

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:14
Sunrise	04:57
Noon	12:34
Sunset	20:09
End of twilight	20:52
Moonrise	00:19
Moonset	17:27
Day length	15 h 11 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 12:50	from 17:51

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Mrigashirsha (04:57–12:50) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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Aja Ekadashi (Annada) · Vishnu

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

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 16:00 (12.08)–17:51
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Parana (breaking the fast): 04:59–08:01 (14.08)

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Amrita Siddhi Yoga 04:57–12:50 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:57–12:50

Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:57–17:51 Krakacha Yoga 04:57–17:51 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 17:51–04:59 (14.08)

Anandadi: Ananda 04:57–12:50 Anandadi: Kaladanda 12:50–04:59 (14.08)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:47–04:22
Abhijit Muhurta	12:03–13:04
Vijaya Muhurta	15:05–16:06
Godhuli	20:09–20:27
Pradosha	20:09–21:55
Nishitha	00:17–00:52 (14.08)
Amrita Kalam	04:00–05:43 (14.08)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	06:51–08:45
Yamaganda	10:39–12:33
Gulika Kalam	14:27–16:21
Dur Muhurta	13:04–14:04, 16:06–17:07
Varjyam	21:56–23:40

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 04:57–05:24, 08:25–12:50

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

Cutting hair, shaving	good 04:57–05:24, 08:25–12:50
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	good 04:57–05:24, 08:25–12:50
Bathing, washing hair	good 04:57–05:24, 08:25–17:11, 19:03–20:07

Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Mrigashirsha until 12:50, Ardra from 12:50; tithi Krishna-ekadashi until 17:51, Krishna-dvadashi from 17:51; lagna Karka 04:57, Simha 05:24, Kanya 08:25, Tula 11:25, Vrischika 14:26, Dhanu 17:11, Makara 19:03, Kumbha 20:07

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Mrigashirsha (until 12:50) — abundance (well-being, prosperity); Ardra (from 12:50) — sadness; Monday — clear, bright complexion.

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).
Monday: according to the Kalaprakashika, it is good for a haircut only during the waxing Moon.

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Favourable day · score S = +4

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

Auspicious time begins after 17:51

+4 Amrita Siddhi Yoga 04:57–12:50+1 Anandadi: Ananda 04:57–12:50+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:57–12:50+1 Yoga Harshana 04:57–18:17+1 Auspicious weekday0 Chaturmasya0 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:57–17:51 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 17:51–04:59 (14.08) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Yoga Vajra 18:17–19:290 Anandadi: Kaladanda 12:50–04:59 (14.08)0 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 12:50–04:59 (14.08)−3 Krakacha Yoga 04:57–17:51

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

Panchanga at sunrise 04:57

Summary	Unfavourable day — Yamaghanta, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
Month	Shravana (amanta) · Bhadrapada (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Nandana (No. 26) · Shaka 1934 · Vikram 2069 more
Period	Chaturmasya
Festivals	Bhauma Pradosha

At sunrise 04:59

Tithi	12Krishna-dvadashi (Bhadra, Sun (Ravi)) · until 19:05 more
Nakshatra	Ardra, pada 3 (sharp, Rudra (Roaring, angry image of Shiva), Rahu) · until 14:49 more
Yoga	Vajra (“diamond, thunderbolt”, inauspicious) · until 18:18 more
Karana	Kaulava (movable) · until 06:33 more
Vara	Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Mithuna (Gemini)

Changes during the day

from 06:33	karana Taitila
from 14:49	nakshatra Punarvasu
from 18:18	yoga Siddhi
from 19:05	tithi Krishna-trayodashi
from 19:05	karana Gara

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:16
Sunrise	04:59
Noon	12:34
Sunset	20:07
End of twilight	20:50
Moonrise	01:17
Moonset	18:03
Day length	15 h 07 min

Gardener’s calendar

tasks at sunrise: good — 3, average — 3, bad — 7

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

task	at sunrise	from 14:49	from 19:05

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, Punarvasu (14:49–20:07) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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Bhauma Pradosha · Shiva

Pradosha on a Tuesday (Bhauma is Mars): helps to get rid of illnesses and debts and pacifies Mars.

Rule: pradosha vyapini: 3 muhurtas after sunset, 20:07–21:54
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Tripushkar Yoga 14:49–19:05 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 19:05–05:01 (15.08)

Yamaghanta 04:59–14:49

Anandadi: Chara 04:59–14:49 Anandadi: Sthira 14:49–05:01 (15.08)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:49–04:24
Abhijit Muhurta	12:03–13:03
Vijaya Muhurta	15:04–16:05
Godhuli	20:07–20:25
Pradosha	20:07–21:54
Nishitha	00:16–00:52 (15.08)
Amrita Kalam	04:00–05:43

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	16:20–18:13
Yamaganda	08:46–10:40
Gulika Kalam	12:33–14:27
Dur Muhurta	08:01–09:01, 23:41–00:16 (15.08)
Varjyam	03:29–05:10 (15.08)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 18:59–20:03

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 18:59–20:03
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 18:59–20:03
Bathing, washing hair	average 04:59–05:20, 08:21–17:07, 18:59–20:03

Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Ardra until 14:49, Punarvasu from 14:49; tithi Krishna-dvadashi until 19:05, Krishna-trayodashi from 19:05; lagna Karka 04:59, Simha 05:20, Kanya 08:21, Tula 11:21, Vrischika 14:23, Dhanu 17:07, Makara 18:59, Kumbha 20:03

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Ardra (until 14:49) — sadness; Punarvasu (from 14:49) — strength of spirit (bravery, resilience); Tuesday — harm to longevity.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Unfavourable day · score S = −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

+1 Anandadi: Chara 04:59–14:490 Auspicious nakshatra 14:49–05:01 (15.08)0 Yoga Siddhi 18:18–05:01 (15.08)0 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 19:05–05:01 (15.08)0 Chaturmasya0 Tripushkar Yoga 14:49–19:05−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 04:59–14:49−3 Yamaghanta 04:59–14:49

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

Panchanga at sunrise 04:59

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Yoga Siddhi, Auspicious nakshatra; cons: Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi), Anandadi: Gada
Month	Shravana (amanta) · Bhadrapada (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Nandana (No. 26) · Shaka 1934 · Vikram 2069 more
Period	Chaturmasya
Festivals	Masik Shivaratri

At sunrise 05:01

Tithi	13Krishna-trayodashi (Jaya, God of Love) · until 19:39 more
Nakshatra	Punarvasu, pada 3 (movable, Aditi, Jupiter) · until 16:09 more
Yoga	Siddhi (“success, accomplishment”, auspicious) · until 17:47 more
Karana	Gara (movable) · until 07:27 more
Vara	Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Mithuna (Gemini)

Changes during the day

from 07:27	karana Vanija
from 16:09	nakshatra Pushya
from 17:47	yoga Vyatipata
from 19:39	tithi Krishna-chaturdashi
from 19:39	karana Vishti

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:18
Sunrise	05:01
Noon	12:34
Sunset	20:04
End of twilight	20:47
Moonrise	02:24
Moonset	18:32
Day length	15 h 03 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 16:09	from 19:39

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Punarvasu (05:01–16:09) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Pushya (16:09–20:04) is good for sowing.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 19:39–20:04: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Krishna-chaturdashi 19:39–20:04: according to the Kalaprakashika, ploughing on Chaturdashi puts the owner’s life in danger.

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Masik Shivaratri · Shiva

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

Rule: nishitha vyapini: midnight, 00:16–00:52 (16.08)
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:01–19:39

Anandadi: Matanga 16:09–05:03 (16.08) Anandadi: Gada 05:01–16:09

Bhadra on earth: 19:39–07:42 (16.08); Bhadra Mukha 19:39–21:39; Bhadra Puchha 06:25–07:37 (16.08)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:50–04:26
Abhijit Muhurta	none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday
Vijaya Muhurta	15:03–16:04
Godhuli	20:04–20:22
Pradosha	20:04–21:52
Nishitha	00:16–00:52 (16.08)
Amrita Kalam	13:37–15:18

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	12:33–14:26
Yamaganda	06:54–08:47
Gulika Kalam	10:40–12:33
Dur Muhurta	12:03–13:03
Varjyam	03:29–05:10, 00:23–02:02 (16.08)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 05:01–17:47

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 05:01–17:47
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 05:01–17:47
Bathing, washing hair	average 05:01–19:59

Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Punarvasu until 16:09, Pushya from 16:09; tithi Krishna-trayodashi until 19:39, Krishna-chaturdashi from 19:39; lagna Karka 05:01, Simha 05:16, Kanya 08:17, Tula 11:17, Vrischika 14:19, Dhanu 17:03, Makara 18:55, Kumbha 19:59

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Punarvasu (until 16:09) — strength of spirit (bravery, resilience); Pushya (from 16:09) — increase in wealth; Wednesday — favour of the authorities.

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

Krishna-chaturdashi 19:39–20:04: a Rikta and Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Bhadra on earth 19:39–20:04: no shaving or haircuts during Vishti Karana (according to the Muhurta Chintamani, Bhadra does harm when it is on earth; in heaven and in the netherworld its influence on earth is weak).
Vyatipata 17:47–20:04: auspicious undertakings, including haircuts, are avoided during this yoga (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = +1

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

+2 Yoga Siddhi 05:01–17:47+1 Auspicious nakshatra 05:01–16:09+1 Auspicious weekday0 Anandadi: Matanga 16:09–05:03 (16.08)0 Chaturmasya0 Krishna Chaturdashi 19:39–05:03 (16.08)0 Bhadra on earth 19:39–05:03 (16.08)0 Vyatipata 17:47–05:03 (16.08)−1 Anandadi: Gada 05:01–16:09−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:01–19:39

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

Panchanga at sunrise 05:01

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Krishna Chaturdashi, Vyatipata
Month	Shravana (amanta) · Bhadrapada (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Nandana (No. 26) · Shaka 1934 · Vikram 2069 more
Period	Chaturmasya
Festivals	Simha Sankranti

At sunrise 05:03

Tithi	14Krishna-chaturdashi (Rikta, Kali) · until 19:34 more
Nakshatra	Pushya, pada 3 (light, Brhaspati, Saturn) · until 16:51 more
Yoga	Vyatipata (“calamity, downfall”, inauspicious) · until 16:45 more
Karana	Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 07:42 more
Vara	Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Karka (Cancer)

Changes during the day

from 07:42	karana Shakuni
from 16:45	yoga Variyana
from 16:51	nakshatra Ashlesha
from 19:34	tithi Amavasya
from 19:34	karana Chatushpada

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:20
Sunrise	05:03
Noon	12:33
Sunset	20:02
End of twilight	20:45
Moonrise	03:37
Moonset	18:56
Day length	14 h 58 min

Sky

Simha Sankranti	15:30 — the Sun enters Simha (Leo)

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 16:51	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, Pushya (05:03–16:51) is good for sowing.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 05:03–07:42: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Shakuni 07:42–19:34: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it (it is suitable for sowing).
Chatushpada 19:34–20:02: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Krishna-chaturdashi 05:03–19:34: according to the Kalaprakashika, ploughing on Chaturdashi puts the owner’s life in danger.

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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, 09:06–15:30
on the day the Sun enters the sign

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Amrita Siddhi Yoga 05:03–16:51 Guru Pushya Yoga 05:03–16:51 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 05:03–16:51

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:03–19:34

Anandadi: Shubha 05:03–16:51 Anandadi: Amrita 16:51–05:05 (17.08)

Bhadra on earth: 19:39 (15.08)–07:42; Bhadra Mukha 19:39–21:39 (15.08); Bhadra Puchha 06:25–07:37

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:51–04:27
Abhijit Muhurta	12:03–13:03
Vijaya Muhurta	15:03–16:02
Godhuli	20:02–20:20
Pradosha	20:02–21:51
Nishitha	00:16–00:52 (17.08)
Amrita Kalam	10:15–11:54

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	14:25–16:17
Yamaganda	05:03–06:56
Gulika Kalam	08:48–10:40
Dur Muhurta	10:03–11:03, 16:02–17:02
Varjyam	none on this day

Haircut and shaving

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

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

Cutting hair, shaving	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Bathing, washing hair	average 08:13–16:59, 18:51–19:55

Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Pushya until 16:51, Ashlesha from 16:51; tithi Krishna-chaturdashi until 19:34, Amavasya from 19:34; lagna Karka 05:03, Simha 05:12, Kanya 08:13, Tula 11:14, Vrischika 14:15, Dhanu 16:59, Makara 18:51, Kumbha 19:55

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Pushya (until 16:51) — increase in wealth; Ashlesha (from 16:51) — physical affliction (suffering); Thursday — success.

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

Krishna-chaturdashi 05:03–19:34: a Rikta and Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Amavasya 19:34–20:02: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Sankranti at 15:30 — a Parva day: no haircuts or shaving on this day (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Bhadra on earth 05:03–07:42: no shaving or haircuts during Vishti Karana (according to the Muhurta Chintamani, Bhadra does harm when it is on earth; in heaven and in the netherworld its influence on earth is weak).
Vyatipata 05:03–16:45: auspicious undertakings, including haircuts, are avoided during this yoga (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = 0

Avoid starting important matters: Krishna Chaturdashi, Vyatipata, Sankranti day

+4 Amrita Siddhi Yoga 05:03–16:51+2 Pushya 05:03–16:51+1 Anandadi: Shubha 05:03–16:51+1 Auspicious weekday0 Yoga Variyana 16:45–05:05 (17.08)0 Chaturmasya0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:03–19:34 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 16:51–05:05 (17.08)−1 Bhadra on earth 05:03–07:42−1 Sankranti day−3 Krishna Chaturdashi 05:03–19:34−3 Vyatipata 05:03–16:45

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

Panchanga at sunrise 05:03

Summary	Unfavourable day — Anandadi: Mrityu, Amavasya
Month	Shravana (amanta) · Bhadrapada (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Nandana (No. 26) · Shaka 1934 · Vikram 2069 more
Period	Chaturmasya
Festivals	Shravana Amavasya (Pithori, Pola)

At sunrise 05:05

Tithi	30Amavasya (Purna, Pitris (ancestors)) · until 18:54 more
Nakshatra	Ashlesha, pada 3 (sharp, Naga - the lord of snakes (Sharpa), Mercury) · until 16:56 more Gandamula
Yoga	Variyana (“excellent, best”, auspicious) · until 15:14 more
Karana	Chatushpada (fixed, inauspicious) · until 07:18 more
Vara	Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Karka (Cancer)

Changes during the day

from 07:18	karana Naga
from 15:14	yoga Parigha
from 16:56	nakshatra Magha
from 18:54	tithi Shukla-pratipat
from 18:54	karana Kimstughna

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:23
Sunrise	05:05
Noon	12:33
Sunset	20:00
End of twilight	20:42
Moonrise	04:53
Moonset	19:16
Day length	14 h 54 min

Sky

New moon (Amavasya)	18:54

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 16:56	from 18:54

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Magha (16:56–20:00) is good for sowing, for root crops.
Chatushpada 05:05–07:18: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Naga 07:18–18:54: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Kimstughna 18:54–20:00: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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

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

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 19:34 (16.08)–18:54
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 18:54–05:07 (18.08)

Anandadi: Mrityu 05:05–16:56 Anandadi: Kana 16:56–05:07 (18.08)

Gandanta (nakshatra): 10:58–22:53
Gandanta (tithi): 18:31–19:17
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Ashlesha

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:53–04:29
Abhijit Muhurta	12:03–13:02
Vijaya Muhurta	15:02–16:01
Godhuli	20:00–20:18
Pradosha	20:00–21:49
Nishitha	00:15–00:52 (18.08)
Amrita Kalam	15:20–16:56

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	10:41–12:32
Yamaganda	16:16–18:08
Gulika Kalam	06:57–08:49
Dur Muhurta	08:04–09:04, 13:02–14:02
Varjyam	05:42–07:18, 04:44–06:19 (18.08)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 18:54–19:51

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 18:54–19:51
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 18:54–19:51
Bathing, washing hair	average 08:09–16:55, 18:47–19:51

Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Ashlesha until 16:56, Magha from 16:56; tithi Amavasya until 18:54, Shukla-pratipat from 18:54; lagna Karka 05:05, Simha 05:08, Kanya 08:09, Tula 11:10, Vrischika 14:11, Dhanu 16:55, Makara 18:47, Kumbha 19:51

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Ashlesha (until 16:56) — physical affliction (suffering); Magha (from 16:56) — loss of property; Friday — universal respect.

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

Amavasya 05:05–18:54: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Cautions:

The Muhurta Chintamani warns: whoever shaves in Magha nakshatra 4 times a year puts their life in danger — frequent haircuts in this nakshatra are best avoided.
Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
Friday: B. V. Raman advises against cutting nails (the rating above is the site’s summary, which uses the same weekdays for nails as for haircuts, so Friday counts as auspicious).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Unfavourable day · score S = −5

Strict prohibition: Anandadi: Mrityu

Avoid starting important matters: Amavasya

+1 Yoga Variyana 05:05–15:14+1 Auspicious weekday0 Chaturmasya0 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 18:54–05:07 (18.08) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Yoga Parigha 15:14–02:16 (18.08)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 05:05–16:56−3 Amavasya 05:05–18:54−3 Anandadi: Mrityu 05:05–16:56

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

Panchanga at sunrise 05:05

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Anandadi: Padma; cons: Fierce or sharp nakshatra, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn) Adhika Masa: not for weddings, housewarmings or major new undertakings; good for spiritual practice.
Month	Adhika Bhadrapada (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Nandana (No. 26) · Shaka 1934 · Vikram 2069 more
Period	Adhika Masa · Chaturmasya

At sunrise 05:07

Tithi	1Shukla-pratipat (Nanda, Brahma) · until 17:44 more
Nakshatra	Magha, pada 3 (fierce, Pitris or Pitars - ancestors of the clan, forefathers, Ketu) · until 16:32 more Gandamula
Yoga	Parigha (“bolt, barrier”, inauspicious) · until 13:19 more
Karana	Kimstughna (fixed) · until 06:22 more
Vara	Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Simha (Leo)

Changes during the day

from 06:22	karana Bava
from 13:19	yoga Shiva
from 16:32	nakshatra Purva-Phalguni
from 17:44	tithi Shukla-dvitya
from 17:44	karana Balava
from 04:59 (19.08)	karana Kaulava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:25
Sunrise	05:07
Noon	12:33
Sunset	19:57
End of twilight	20:39
Moonrise	06:12
Moonset	19:35
Day length	14 h 50 min

Gardener’s calendar

tasks at sunrise: good — 3, average — 7, bad — 3

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

task	at sunrise	from 16:32	from 17:44

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Magha (05:07–16:32) is good for sowing, for root crops.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Phalguni (16:32–19:57) is good for root crops.
Kimstughna 05:07–06:22: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

Adhika Masa
Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Anandadi: Padma 05:07–16:32 Anandadi: Lumbaka 16:32–05:09 (19.08)

Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Magha

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:54–04:31
Abhijit Muhurta	12:03–13:02
Vijaya Muhurta	15:01–16:00
Godhuli	19:57–20:16
Pradosha	19:57–21:48
Nishitha	00:15–00:52 (19.08)
Amrita Kalam	14:11–15:45

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	08:50–10:41
Yamaganda	14:24–16:15
Gulika Kalam	05:07–06:58
Dur Muhurta	05:07–06:06, 06:06–07:06
Varjyam	04:44–06:19, 00:16–01:49 (19.08)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 18:43–19:47

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 18:43–19:47
Cutting fingernails	average 18:43–19:47
Cutting toenails	bad throughout the daytime
Bathing, washing hair	average 18:43–19:47

Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Magha until 16:32, Purva-Phalguni from 16:32; tithi Shukla-pratipat until 17:44, Shukla-dvitya from 17:44; lagna Simha 05:07, Kanya 08:05, Tula 11:06, Vrischika 14:07, Dhanu 16:51, Makara 18:43, Kumbha 19:47

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Magha (until 16:32) — loss of property; Purva-Phalguni (from 16:32) — ill health; Saturday — decline of physical strength.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = −1

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

+1 Anandadi: Padma 05:07–16:320 Yoga Shiva 13:19–05:09 (19.08)0 Auspicious tithi 17:44–05:09 (19.08)0 Adhika Masa0 Chaturmasya0 Anandadi: Lumbaka 16:32–05:09 (19.08)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 05:07–16:32

Panchanga at sunrise 05:07

Summary	Favourable day — Yoga Siddha, Anandadi: Chhatra; auspicious time — after 15:44 Adhika Masa: not for weddings, housewarmings or major new undertakings; good for spiritual practice.
Month	Adhika Bhadrapada (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Nandana (No. 26) · Shaka 1934 · Vikram 2069 more
Period	Adhika Masa · Chaturmasya

At sunrise 05:09

Tithi	2Shukla-dvitya (Bhadra, Vidhatr) · until 16:10 more
Nakshatra	Purva-Phalguni, pada 3 (fierce, Bhaga (Share, Distributor) - god of wealth and family, Venus) · until 15:44 more
Yoga	Shiva (“auspicious, benevolent”, auspicious) · until 11:03 more
Karana	Kaulava (movable) · until 16:10 more
Vara	Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Simha (Leo)

Changes during the day

from 11:03	yoga Siddha
from 15:44	nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni
from 16:10	tithi Shukla-tritya
from 16:10	karana Taitila
from 03:17 (20.08)	karana Gara

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:27
Sunrise	05:09
Noon	12:33
Sunset	19:55
End of twilight	20:37
Moonrise	07:33
Moonset	19:53
Day length	14 h 45 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 15:44	from 16:10

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Phalguni (05:09–15:44) is good for root crops.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Phalguni (15:44–19:55) is good for sowing.

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Festivals and periods

Adhika Masa
Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Tripushkar Yoga 15:44–16:10 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 15:44–05:11 (20.08)

Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 16:10–05:11 (20.08)

Anandadi: Chhatra 05:09–15:44 Anandadi: Mitra 15:44–05:11 (20.08)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:56–04:32
Abhijit Muhurta	12:03–13:02
Vijaya Muhurta	15:00–15:59
Godhuli	19:55–20:14
Pradosha	19:55–21:46
Nishitha	00:14–00:52 (20.08)
Amrita Kalam	09:33–11:06

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	18:04–19:55
Yamaganda	12:32–14:23
Gulika Kalam	16:14–18:04
Dur Muhurta	17:57–18:56
Varjyam	22:37–00:09 (20.08)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 08:02–14:03, 15:44–19:55

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 08:02–14:03, 15:44–19:55
Cutting fingernails	average 08:02–14:03, 15:44–19:55
Cutting toenails	average 16:10–19:55
Bathing, washing hair	average 08:02–19:55

Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Purva-Phalguni until 15:44, Uttara-Phalguni from 15:44; tithi Shukla-dvitya until 16:10, Shukla-tritya from 16:10; lagna Simha 05:09, Kanya 08:02, Tula 11:02, Vrischika 14:03, Dhanu 16:47, Makara 18:39, Kumbha 19:43

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Purva-Phalguni (until 15:44) — ill health; Uttara-Phalguni (from 15:44) — destruction of all diseases; Sunday — physical well-being.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Favourable day · score S = +3

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

Auspicious time begins after 15:44

+1 Yoga Siddha 11:03–05:11 (20.08)+1 Anandadi: Chhatra 05:09–15:44+1 Auspicious tithi 05:09–16:10+1 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 15:44–05:11 (20.08)0 Auspicious nakshatra 15:44–05:11 (20.08)0 Adhika Masa0 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 16:10–05:11 (20.08) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Chaturmasya0 Tripushkar Yoga 15:44–16:10−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 05:09–15:44

Panchanga at sunrise 05:09

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra), Rikta tithi Adhika Masa: not for weddings, housewarmings or major new undertakings; good for spiritual practice.
Month	Adhika Bhadrapada (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Nandana (No. 26) · Shaka 1934 · Vikram 2069 more
Period	Adhika Masa · Chaturmasya
Festivals	Chandra Darshan

At sunrise 05:11

Tithi	3Shukla-tritya (Jaya, Vishnu) · until 14:20 more
Nakshatra	Uttara-Phalguni, pada 3 (fixed, Aryaman (Lord of Hospitality), Sun) · until 14:40 more
Yoga	Siddha (“perfected, accomplished”, auspicious) · until 08:33 more
Karana	Gara (movable) · until 14:20 more
Vara	Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Kanya (Virgo)

Changes during the day

from 08:33	yoga Sadhya
from 14:20	tithi Shukla-chaturti
from 14:20	karana Vanija
from 14:40	nakshatra Hasta
from 01:21 (21.08)	karana Vishti

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:29
Sunrise	05:11
Noon	12:32
Sunset	19:53
End of twilight	20:34
Moonrise	08:55
Moonset	20:12
Day length	14 h 41 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 14:20	from 14:40

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, Uttara-Phalguni (05:11–14:40) is good for sowing.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Hasta (14:40–19:53) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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Festivals and periods

Chandra Darshan · Chandra (the Moon)

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

Rule: first visible lunar crescent, 19:53–20:12
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: 19:53–20:12

Adhika Masa
Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 14:40–05:13 (21.08)

Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 05:11–14:20

Anandadi: Shrivatsa 05:11–14:40 Anandadi: Vajra 14:40–05:13 (21.08)

Bhadra in the netherworld: 01:21–12:19 (21.08); Bhadra Mukha 01:20–03:10 (21.08); Bhadra Puchha 11:13–12:19 (21.08)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:57–04:34
Abhijit Muhurta	12:02–13:01
Vijaya Muhurta	14:59–15:58
Godhuli	19:53–20:11
Pradosha	19:53–21:45
Nishitha	00:14–00:51 (21.08)
Amrita Kalam	07:47–09:19

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	07:01–08:51
Yamaganda	10:42–12:32
Gulika Kalam	14:22–16:12
Dur Muhurta	13:01–14:00, 15:58–16:56
Varjyam	22:38–00:09 (21.08)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 07:58–13:59

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

Cutting hair, shaving	good 07:58–13:59
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	good 07:58–13:59
Bathing, washing hair	good 07:58–14:20

Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni until 14:40, Hasta from 14:40; tithi Shukla-tritya until 14:20, Shukla-chaturti from 14:20; lagna Simha 05:11, Kanya 07:58, Tula 10:58, Vrischika 13:59, Dhanu 16:43, Makara 18:35, Kumbha 19:40

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Uttara-Phalguni (until 14:40) — destruction of all diseases; Hasta (from 14:40) — imparting radiance (to the person); Monday — clear, bright complexion.

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

Shukla-chaturti 14:20–19:53: 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

Avoid starting important matters · score S = +4

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

+2 Yoga Siddha 05:11–08:33+1 Anandadi: Shrivatsa 05:11–14:40+1 Auspicious nakshatra 05:11–14:40+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 05:11–14:20+1 Ravi Yoga 14:40–05:13 (21.08)0 Adhika Masa0 Chaturmasya0 Anandadi: Vajra 14:40–05:13 (21.08)−1 Rikta tithi 14:20–05:13 (21.08)−2 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 05:11–14:20

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

Panchanga at sunrise 05:11

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Ravi Yoga, Yoga Shubha; cons: Rikta tithi, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn) Adhika Masa: not for weddings, housewarmings or major new undertakings; good for spiritual practice.
Month	Adhika Bhadrapada (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Nandana (No. 26) · Shaka 1934 · Vikram 2069 more
Period	Adhika Masa · Chaturmasya
Festivals	Vinayaka Chaturthi

At sunrise 05:13

Tithi	4Shukla-chaturti (Rikta, Yama) · until 12:19 more
Nakshatra	Hasta, pada 3 (light, Savitar (Animating, Awakening), Moon) · until 13:25 more
Yoga	Sadhya (“attainable, amenable”, auspicious) · until 05:53 more
Karana	Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 12:19 more
Vara	Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Kanya (Virgo)

Changes during the day

from 05:53	yoga Shubha
from 12:19	tithi Shukla-panchami
from 12:19	karana Bava
from 13:25	nakshatra Chitra
from 23:16	karana Balava
from 03:07 (22.08)	yoga Shukla

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:32
Sunrise	05:13
Noon	12:32
Sunset	19:50
End of twilight	20:31
Moonrise	10:18
Moonset	20:33
Day length	14 h 37 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 12:19	from 13:25

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Hasta (05:13–13:25) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Chitra (13:25–19:50) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 05:13–12:19: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

Vinayaka Chaturthi · Ganesha

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

Rule: madhyahna vyapini: midday (the 3rd fifth of the daytime), 11:04–12:19
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Adhika Masa
Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 05:13–13:25

Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 12:19–05:15 (22.08)

Anandadi: Saumya 05:13–13:25 Anandadi: Dhwanksha 13:25–05:15 (22.08)

Bhadra in the netherworld: 01:21–12:19; Bhadra Mukha 01:20–03:10; Bhadra Puchha 11:13–12:19

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:58–04:36
Abhijit Muhurta	12:02–13:01
Vijaya Muhurta	14:58–15:56
Godhuli	19:50–20:09
Pradosha	19:50–21:43
Nishitha	00:14–00:51 (22.08)
Amrita Kalam	07:44–09:15

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	16:11–18:01
Yamaganda	08:52–10:42
Gulika Kalam	12:32–14:21
Dur Muhurta	08:08–09:07, 23:36–00:14 (22.08)
Varjyam	20:59–22:29

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 12:19–19:50

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 12:19–19:50
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 12:19–19:50
Bathing, washing hair	average 07:54–19:50

Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Hasta until 13:25, Chitra from 13:25; tithi Shukla-chaturti until 12:19, Shukla-panchami from 12:19; lagna Simha 05:13, Kanya 07:54, Tula 10:54, Vrischika 13:55, Dhanu 16:39, Makara 18:31, Kumbha 19:36

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Hasta (until 13:25) — imparting radiance (to the person); Chitra (from 13:25) — improvement of well-being; Tuesday — harm to longevity.

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

Shukla-chaturti 05:13–12:19: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = +2

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

+2 Ravi Yoga 05:13–13:25+2 Yoga Shubha 05:53–03:07 (22.08)+1 Anandadi: Saumya 05:13–13:25+1 Auspicious nakshatra 05:13–13:25+1 Auspicious tithi 12:19–05:15 (22.08)0 Adhika Masa0 Chaturmasya0 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 12:19–05:15 (22.08) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Anandadi: Dhwanksha 13:25–05:15 (22.08)−1 Vishti (Bhadra) 05:13–12:19−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−2 Rikta tithi 05:13–12:19

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

Panchanga at sunrise 05:13

Summary	Best day — Ravi Yoga, Auspicious nakshatra; auspicious time — after 12:05 Adhika Masa: not for weddings, housewarmings or major new undertakings; good for spiritual practice.
Month	Adhika Bhadrapada (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Nandana (No. 26) · Shaka 1934 · Vikram 2069 more
Period	Adhika Masa · Chaturmasya
Festivals	Skanda Shashti

At sunrise 05:15

Tithi	5Shukla-panchami (Purna, Soma) · until 10:13 more
Nakshatra	Chitra, pada 3 (soft, Tvashtri (Heavenly Architect) or Vishwakarma (Vastu God), Mars) · until 12:05 more
Yoga	Shukla (“bright, pure”, auspicious) · until 00:19 (23.08) more
Karana	Balava (movable) · until 10:13 more
Vara	Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Tula (Libra)

Changes during the day

from 10:13	tithi Shukla-shashti
from 10:13	karana Kaulava
from 12:05	nakshatra Swati
from 21:09	karana Taitila
from 00:19 (23.08)	yoga Brahma

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:34
Sunrise	05:15
Noon	12:32
Sunset	19:48
End of twilight	20:29
Moonrise	11:42
Moonset	20:58
Day length	14 h 32 min

Gardener’s calendar

tasks at sunrise: good — 7, average — 3, bad — 3

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

task	at sunrise	from 10:13	from 12:05

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Chitra (05:15–12:05) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Swati (12:05–19:48) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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Festivals and periods

Skanda Shashti · Skanda (Murugan, Kartikeya)

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

Rule: the tithi begins between sunrise and sunset, 10:13–05:17 (23.08)
the tithi begins between sunrise and sunset

Adhika Masa
Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 12:05–05:17 (23.08)

Anandadi: Kaladanda 05:15–12:05 Anandadi: Dhumra 12:05–05:17 (23.08)

Gandanta (tithi): 09:51–10:35

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:00–04:37
Abhijit Muhurta	none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday
Vijaya Muhurta	14:57–15:55
Godhuli	19:48–20:07
Pradosha	19:48–21:42
Nishitha	00:13–00:51 (23.08)
Amrita Kalam	06:03–07:33, 02:25–03:56 (23.08)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	12:31–14:20
Yamaganda	07:04–08:53
Gulika Kalam	10:42–12:31
Dur Muhurta	12:02–13:00
Varjyam	17:22–18:53

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 07:50–10:13

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

Cutting hair, shaving	good 07:50–10:13
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	good 07:50–10:13
Bathing, washing hair	good 07:50–16:35, 18:27–19:32

Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Chitra until 12:05, Swati from 12:05; tithi Shukla-panchami until 10:13, Shukla-shashti from 10:13; lagna Simha 05:15, Kanya 07:50, Tula 10:50, Vrischika 13:51, Dhanu 16:35, Makara 18:27, Kumbha 19:32

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Chitra (until 12:05) — improvement of well-being; Swati (from 12:05) — relief from all suffering; Wednesday — favour of the authorities.

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Best day · score S = +5

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

Auspicious time begins after 12:05

+2 Ravi Yoga 12:05–05:17 (23.08)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 05:15–12:05+1 Yoga Shukla 05:15–00:19 (23.08)+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 05:15–10:130 Adhika Masa0 Chaturmasya−1 Anandadi: Kaladanda 05:15–12:05

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

Panchanga at sunrise 05:15

Summary	Best day — Yoga Brahma, Ravi Yoga; auspicious time — after 08:04 Adhika Masa: not for weddings, housewarmings or major new undertakings; good for spiritual practice.
Month	Adhika Bhadrapada (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Nandana (No. 26) · Shaka 1934 · Vikram 2069 more
Period	Adhika Masa · Chaturmasya

At sunrise 05:17

Tithi	6Shukla-shashti (Nanda, Kartikeya) · until 08:04 more
Nakshatra	Swati, pada 4 (movable, Waiu (Wind), Rahu) · until 10:43 more
Yoga	Brahma (“Brahma, sacred knowledge”, auspicious) · until 21:30 more
Karana	Taitila (movable) · until 08:04 more
Vara	Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Tula (Libra)

Changes during the day

from 08:04	tithi Shukla-saptami
from 08:04	karana Gara
from 10:43	nakshatra Vishakha
from 19:00	karana Vanija
from 21:30	yoga Indra

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:36
Sunrise	05:17
Noon	12:32
Sunset	19:45
End of twilight	20:26
Moonrise	13:04
Moonset	21:30
Day length	14 h 28 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 08:04	from 10:43

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Swati (05:17–10:43) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Vishakha (10:43–19:45) is good for sowing, for root crops.

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Festivals and periods

Adhika Masa
Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 05:17–10:43

Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:17–08:04

Anandadi: Sthira 05:17–10:43 Anandadi: Vardhamana 10:43–05:19 (24.08)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:01–04:39
Abhijit Muhurta	12:02–13:00
Vijaya Muhurta	14:56–15:54
Godhuli	19:45–20:04
Pradosha	19:45–21:40
Nishitha	00:13–00:51 (24.08)
Amrita Kalam	01:04–02:34 (24.08)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	14:20–16:08
Yamaganda	05:17–07:05
Gulika Kalam	08:54–10:42
Dur Muhurta	10:06–11:04, 15:54–16:52
Varjyam	16:00–17:31

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 08:04–10:43

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

Cutting hair, shaving	good 08:04–10:43
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	good 08:04–10:43
Bathing, washing hair	good 07:46–10:43

Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Swati until 10:43, Vishakha from 10:43; tithi Shukla-shashti until 08:04, Shukla-saptami from 08:04; lagna Simha 05:17, Kanya 07:46, Tula 10:46, Vrischika 13:47, Dhanu 16:31, Makara 18:23, Kumbha 19:28

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Swati (until 10:43) — relief from all suffering; Vishakha (from 10:43) — loss of money; Thursday — success.

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 08:04

+2 Yoga Brahma 05:17–21:30+2 Ravi Yoga 05:17–10:43+1 Anandadi: Sthira 05:17–10:43+1 Auspicious nakshatra 05:17–10:43+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 08:04–05:19 (24.08)0 Adhika Masa0 Chaturmasya0 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:17–08:04

Panchanga at sunrise 05:17

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Kshaya tithi, Vishti (Bhadra) Adhika Masa: not for weddings, housewarmings or major new undertakings; good for spiritual practice.
Month	Adhika Bhadrapada (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Nandana (No. 26) · Shaka 1934 · Vikram 2069 more
Period	Adhika Masa · Chaturmasya
Festivals	Masik Durgashtami

At sunrise 05:19

Tithi	7Shukla-saptami (Bhadra, Indra) · until 05:56 more
Nakshatra	Vishakha, pada 4 (mixed, Indra and Agni, Jupiter) · until 09:22 more
Yoga	Indra (“Indra, lord”, auspicious) · until 18:43 more
Karana	Vanija (movable) · until 05:56 more
Vara	Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Vrischika (Scorpio)

Changes during the day

from 05:56	tithi Shukla-ashtami (kshaya: not present at any sunrise)
from 05:56	karana Vishti
from 09:22	nakshatra Anuradha
from 16:53	karana Bava
from 18:43	yoga Vaidhriti
from 03:50 (25.08)	tithi Shukla-navami
from 03:50 (25.08)	karana Balava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:38
Sunrise	05:19
Noon	12:31
Sunset	19:43
End of twilight	20:23
Moonrise	14:22
Moonset	22:11
Day length	14 h 24 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 05:56	from 09:22

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Vishakha (05:19–09:22) is good for sowing, for root crops.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Anuradha (09:22–19:43) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 05:56–16:53: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

Masik Durgashtami · Durga

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

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 05:56–03:50 (25.08)
the kshaya tithi does not touch sunrise — the festival is on the day it begins

Adhika Masa
Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 09:22–05:21 (25.08)

Krakacha Yoga 05:19–05:56 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:19–05:56 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:56–03:50 (25.08) Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:50–05:21 (25.08)

Anandadi: Matanga 05:19–09:22 Anandadi: Rakshasa 09:22–05:21 (25.08)

Bhadra in heaven: 05:56–16:53; Bhadra Puchha 07:35–08:41; Bhadra Mukha 08:41–10:30

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:02–04:41
Abhijit Muhurta	12:02–13:00
Vijaya Muhurta	14:55–15:52
Godhuli	19:43–20:02
Pradosha	19:43–21:38
Nishitha	00:12–00:51 (25.08)
Amrita Kalam	22:13–23:43

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	10:43–12:31
Yamaganda	16:07–17:55
Gulika Kalam	07:07–08:55
Dur Muhurta	08:12–09:09, 13:00–13:57
Varjyam	13:08–14:39

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 05:19–05:56

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 05:19–05:56
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 05:19–05:56
Bathing, washing hair	good 09:22–16:27, 18:19–19:24

Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Vishakha until 09:22, Anuradha from 09:22; tithi Shukla-saptami until 05:56, Shukla-ashtami from 05:56; lagna Simha 05:19, Kanya 07:42, Tula 10:42, Vrischika 13:43, Dhanu 16:27, Makara 18:19, Kumbha 19:24

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Vishakha (until 09:22) — loss of money; Anuradha (from 09:22) — loss of money. In general Anuradha is favourable, but not for the very first shaving, cutting or trimming of hair (“vapanam”); Friday — universal respect.

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

Shukla-ashtami 05:56–19:43: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Vaidhriti 18:43–19:43: auspicious undertakings, including haircuts, are avoided during this yoga (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Cautions:

The Muhurta Chintamani warns: whoever shaves in Anuradha nakshatra 3 times a year puts their life in danger — frequent haircuts in this nakshatra are best avoided.
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 = +2

Avoid starting important matters: Kshaya tithi

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 09:22–05:21 (25.08)+2 Yoga Indra 05:19–18:43+1 Anandadi: Matanga 05:19–09:22+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 05:19–05:56+1 Auspicious nakshatra 09:22–05:21 (25.08)0 Adhika Masa0 Chaturmasya0 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:56–03:50 (25.08) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:19–05:56 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Krakacha Yoga 05:19–05:560 Vaidhriti 18:43–05:21 (25.08)−1 Ashtami 05:56–03:50 (25.08)−1 Anandadi: Rakshasa 09:22–05:21 (25.08)−2 Kshaya tithi−2 Vishti (Bhadra) 05:56–16:53

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

Panchanga at sunrise 05:19

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Vaidhriti, Rikta tithi Adhika Masa: not for weddings, housewarmings or major new undertakings; good for spiritual practice.
Month	Adhika Bhadrapada (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Nandana (No. 26) · Shaka 1934 · Vikram 2069 more
Period	Adhika Masa · Chaturmasya

At sunrise 05:21

Tithi	9Shukla-navami (Rikta, Serpent (Naga)) · until 01:48 (26.08) more
Nakshatra	Anuradha, pada 4 (soft, Mitra (Friend), Saturn) · until 08:02 more
Yoga	Vaidhriti (“without support, discord”, inauspicious) · until 15:57 more
Karana	Balava (movable) · until 14:49 more
Vara	Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Vrischika (Scorpio)

Changes during the day

from 08:02	nakshatra Jyestha
from 14:49	karana Kaulava
from 15:57	yoga Vishkambha
from 01:48 (26.08)	tithi Shukla-dashami
from 01:48 (26.08)	karana Taitila

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:40
Sunrise	05:21
Noon	12:31
Sunset	19:40
End of twilight	20:21
Moonrise	15:30
Moonset	23:04
Day length	14 h 19 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 08:02

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Anuradha (05:21–08:02) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Jyestha (08:02–19:40) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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Festivals and periods

Adhika Masa
Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:21–01:48 (26.08) Ravi Yoga 08:02–05:23 (26.08)

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 01:48–05:23 (26.08)

Anandadi: Amrita 05:21–08:02 Anandadi: Musala 08:02–05:23 (26.08)

Gandanta (nakshatra): 01:05–12:28 (26.08)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:04–04:42
Abhijit Muhurta	12:02–12:59
Vijaya Muhurta	14:54–15:51
Godhuli	19:40–20:00
Pradosha	19:40–21:37
Nishitha	00:12–00:51 (26.08)
Amrita Kalam	22:26–23:57

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	08:56–10:43
Yamaganda	14:18–16:05
Gulika Kalam	05:21–07:08
Dur Muhurta	05:21–06:18, 06:18–07:15
Varjyam	13:21–14:52

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 07:38–08:02

Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Anuradha until 08:02, Jyestha from 08:02; tithi Shukla-navami; lagna Simha 05:21, Kanya 07:38, Tula 10:38, Vrischika 13:39, Dhanu 16:23, Makara 18:15, Kumbha 19:20

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Anuradha (until 08:02) — loss of money. In general Anuradha is favourable, but not for the very first shaving, cutting or trimming of hair (“vapanam”); Jyestha (from 08:02) — loss (reduction) of landed property (real estate); Saturday — decline of physical strength.

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

Shukla-navami 05:21–19:40: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Vaidhriti 05:21–15:57: auspicious undertakings, including haircuts, are avoided during this yoga (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −3

Avoid starting important matters: Vaidhriti

+2 Ravi Yoga 08:02–05:23 (26.08)+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:21–01:48 (26.08)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 05:21–08:020 Anandadi: Amrita 05:21–08:020 Adhika Masa0 Chaturmasya−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 08:02–05:23 (26.08)−1 Anandadi: Musala 08:02–05:23 (26.08)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−2 Rikta tithi 05:21–01:48 (26.08)−3 Vaidhriti 05:21–15:57

Panchanga at sunrise 05:21

Summary	Best day — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Ravi Yoga; auspicious time — after 12:28 Adhika Masa: not for weddings, housewarmings or major new undertakings; good for spiritual practice.
Month	Adhika Bhadrapada (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Nandana (No. 26) · Shaka 1934 · Vikram 2069 more
Period	Adhika Masa · Chaturmasya

At sunrise 05:23

Tithi	10Shukla-dashami (Purna, Dharma) · until 23:50 more
Nakshatra	Jyestha, pada 4 (sharp, Indra (Leader of the Gods), Mercury) · until 06:47 more Gandamula
Yoga	Vishkambha (“prop, bolt”, inauspicious) · until 13:15 more
Karana	Taitila (movable) · until 12:48 more
Vara	Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Vrischika (Scorpio)

Changes during the day

from 06:47	nakshatra Mula
from 12:48	karana Gara
from 13:15	yoga Priti
from 23:50	tithi Shukla-ekadashi
from 23:50	karana Vanija

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:42
Sunrise	05:23
Noon	12:31
Sunset	19:38
End of twilight	20:18
Moonrise	16:25
Moonset	none
Day length	14 h 15 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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, Jyestha (05:23–06:47) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Mula (06:47–19:38) is good for sowing, for root crops.

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Festivals and periods

Adhika Masa
Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga all day Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 06:47–05:25 (27.08) Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 06:47–05:25 (27.08)

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 23:50–05:25 (27.08)

Anandadi: Siddhi 06:47–05:25 (27.08) Anandadi: Kana 05:23–06:47

Gandanta (nakshatra): 01:05–12:28
Gandanta (tithi): 23:28–00:12 (27.08)
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Jyestha
Surya Dagdha tithi: Shukla-dashami

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:05–04:44
Abhijit Muhurta	12:02–12:59
Vijaya Muhurta	14:53–15:50
Godhuli	19:38–19:57
Pradosha	19:38–21:35
Nishitha	00:12–00:51 (27.08)
Amrita Kalam	23:31–01:02 (27.08)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	17:51–19:38
Yamaganda	12:30–14:17
Gulika Kalam	16:04–17:51
Dur Muhurta	17:44–18:41
Varjyam	04:04–05:36 (27.08)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 07:34–13:35, 18:12–19:16

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 07:34–13:35, 18:12–19:16
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 07:34–13:35, 18:12–19:16
Bathing, washing hair	average 07:34–16:19, 18:12–19:16

Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Jyestha until 06:47, Mula from 06:47; tithi Shukla-dashami; lagna Simha 05:23, Kanya 07:34, Tula 10:34, Vrischika 13:35, Dhanu 16:19, Makara 18:12, Kumbha 19:16

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Jyestha (until 06:47) — loss (reduction) of landed property (real estate); Mula (from 06:47) — ruin of the family; Sunday — physical well-being.

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

Best day · score S = +5

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

Auspicious time begins after 12:28

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 06:47–05:25 (27.08)+2 Ravi Yoga all day+1 Anandadi: Siddhi 06:47–05:25 (27.08)+1 Auspicious tithi 05:23–23:50+1 Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 06:47–05:25 (27.08)0 Yoga Priti 13:15–05:25 (27.08)0 Adhika Masa0 Anandadi: Kana 05:23–06:47 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Chaturmasya−1 Gandanta 05:23–12:28−1 Surya Dagdha tithi 05:23–23:50−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 05:23–06:47

Panchanga at sunrise 05:23

Summary	Unfavourable day — many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower), Krakacha Yoga Adhika Masa: not for weddings, housewarmings or major new undertakings; good for spiritual practice.
Month	Adhika Bhadrapada (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Nandana (No. 26) · Shaka 1934 · Vikram 2069 more
Period	Adhika Masa · Chaturmasya
Festivals	Padmini Ekadashi (Kamala)

At sunrise 05:25

Tithi	11Shukla-ekadashi (Nanda, Rudra) · until 21:58 more
Nakshatra	Mula, pada 4 (sharp, Nirriti (Goddess of Destruction or Alakshmi), Ketu) · until 05:36 more Gandamula
Yoga	Priti (“love, affection”, auspicious) · until 10:38 more
Karana	Vanija (movable) · until 10:53 more
Vara	Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Dhanu (Sagittarius)

Changes during the day

from 05:36	nakshatra Purva-Ashadha
from 10:38	yoga Ayushman
from 10:53	karana Vishti
from 21:58	tithi Shukla-dvadashi
from 21:58	karana Bava
from 04:32 (28.08)	nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:44
Sunrise	05:25
Noon	12:31
Sunset	19:35
End of twilight	20:15
Moonrise	17:09
Moonset	00:10
Day length	14 h 10 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 05:36

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, Mula (05:25–05:36) is good for sowing, for root crops.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Ashadha (05:36–19:35) is good for root crops.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 10:53–19:35: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

Padmini Ekadashi (Kamala) · Purushottama (Vishnu)

The Ekadashi of the bright half of Adhika Masa — it occurs once every two or three years. Dedicated to Purushottama (Vishnu); fasting in the intercalary month is considered especially meritorious.

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 23:50 (26.08)–21:58
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Parana (breaking the fast): 05:27–08:16 (28.08)

Adhika Masa
Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 05:25–05:36

Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:25–21:58 Krakacha Yoga 05:25–21:58 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 21:58–05:27 (28.08)

Anandadi: Lumbaka 05:25–05:36 Anandadi: Utpata 05:36–04:32 (28.08) Anandadi: Mrityu 04:32–05:27 (28.08)

Bhadra in the netherworld: 10:53–21:58; Bhadra Puchha 15:20–16:26; Bhadra Mukha 16:26–18:17
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Mula

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:06–04:45
Abhijit Muhurta	12:02–12:58
Vijaya Muhurta	14:52–15:48
Godhuli	19:35–19:55
Pradosha	19:35–21:34
Nishitha	00:11–00:51 (28.08)
Amrita Kalam	23:57–01:29 (28.08)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	07:11–08:57
Yamaganda	10:44–12:30
Gulika Kalam	14:16–16:03
Dur Muhurta	12:58–13:55, 15:48–16:45
Varjyam	04:04–05:36, 14:46–16:18

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average throughout the daytime

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

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

Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Mula until 05:36, Purva-Ashadha from 05:36; tithi Shukla-ekadashi; lagna Simha 05:25, Kanya 07:30, Tula 10:30, Vrischika 13:31, Dhanu 16:15, Makara 18:08, Kumbha 19:12

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Mula (until 05:36) — ruin of the family; Purva-Ashadha (from 05:36) — ruin of the family; Monday — clear, bright complexion.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Unfavourable day · score S = −8

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

+1 Yoga Priti 05:25–10:38+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 05:25–21:580 Ravi Yoga 05:25–05:360 Adhika Masa0 Chaturmasya−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 05:25–05:36−2 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:25–21:58−2 Vishti (Bhadra) 10:53–21:58−3 Anandadi: Utpata 05:36–04:32 (28.08)−3 Krakacha Yoga 05:25–21:58

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

Panchanga at sunrise 05:25

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Anandadi: Manasa, Auspicious nakshatra; cons: Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra), Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn) Adhika Masa: not for weddings, housewarmings or major new undertakings; good for spiritual practice.
Month	Adhika Bhadrapada (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Nandana (No. 26) · Shaka 1934 · Vikram 2069 more
Period	Adhika Masa · Chaturmasya
Festivals	Bhauma Pradosha

At sunrise 05:27

Tithi	12Shukla-dvadashi (Bhadra, Sun (Ravi)) · until 20:17 more
Nakshatra	Uttara-Ashadha, pada 1 (fixed, Vishva-Deva (All Gods), Sun) · until 03:40 (29.08) more
Yoga	Ayushman (“long-lived”, auspicious) · until 08:06 more
Karana	Bava (movable) · until 09:06 more
Vara	Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Dhanu (Sagittarius)

Changes during the day

from 08:06	yoga Saubhagya
from 09:06	karana Balava
from 20:17	tithi Shukla-triodashi
from 20:17	karana Kaulava
from 03:40 (29.08)	nakshatra Shravana

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:47
Sunrise	05:27
Noon	12:30
Sunset	19:33
End of twilight	20:12
Moonrise	17:41
Moonset	01:25
Day length	14 h 06 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, Uttara-Ashadha (05:27–19:33) is good for sowing.

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Festivals and periods

Bhauma Pradosha · Shiva

Pradosha on a Tuesday (Bhauma is Mars): helps to get rid of illnesses and debts and pacifies Mars.

Rule: pradosha vyapini: 3 muhurtas after sunset, 20:17–21:32
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Adhika Masa
Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Tripushkar Yoga 05:27–20:17 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 20:17–05:28 (29.08) Ravi Yoga 03:40–05:28 (29.08)

Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 05:27–03:40 (29.08)

Anandadi: Manasa 05:27–21:52 Anandadi: Padma 21:52–05:13 (29.08) Anandadi: Lumbaka 05:13–05:28 (29.08)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:08–04:47
Abhijit Muhurta	12:01–12:58
Vijaya Muhurta	14:51–15:47
Godhuli	19:33–19:53
Pradosha	19:33–21:32
Nishitha	00:11–00:50 (29.08)
Amrita Kalam	21:30–23:02

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	16:01–17:47
Yamaganda	08:58–10:44
Gulika Kalam	12:30–14:15
Dur Muhurta	08:16–09:12, 23:31–00:11 (29.08)
Varjyam	12:15–13:47

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 07:26–13:27, 18:04–19:08

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 07:26–13:27, 18:04–19:08
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 07:26–13:27, 18:04–19:08
Bathing, washing hair	average 07:26–16:12, 18:04–19:08

Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha; tithi Shukla-dvadashi; lagna Simha 05:27, Kanya 07:26, Tula 10:26, Vrischika 13:27, Dhanu 16:12, Makara 18:04, Kumbha 19:08

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Uttara-Ashadha — improved health; Tuesday — harm to longevity.

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 05:27–21:52+1 Auspicious nakshatra 05:27–03:40 (29.08)+1 Yoga Ayushman 05:27–08:060 Adhika Masa0 Chaturmasya0 Tripushkar Yoga 05:27–20:17−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−3 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 05:27–03:40 (29.08)

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

Panchanga at sunrise 05:27

Summary	Best day — Ravi Yoga, Anandadi: Chhatra; auspicious time — until 18:49 Adhika Masa: not for weddings, housewarmings or major new undertakings; good for spiritual practice.
Month	Adhika Bhadrapada (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Nandana (No. 26) · Shaka 1934 · Vikram 2069 more
Period	Adhika Masa · Chaturmasya
Festivals	Onam (Thiruvonam)

At sunrise 05:28

Tithi	13Shukla-triodashi (Jaya, God of Love) · until 18:49 more
Nakshatra	Shravana, pada 1 (movable, Shri Vishnu, Moon) · until 03:02 (30.08) more
Yoga	Saubhagya (“good fortune, marital happiness”, auspicious) · until 05:45 more
Karana	Kaulava (movable) · until 07:31 more
Vara	Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Makara (Capricorn)

Changes during the day

from 05:45	yoga Shobhana
from 07:31	karana Taitila
from 18:49	tithi Shukla-chaturdashi
from 18:49	karana Gara
from 03:02 (30.08)	nakshatra Dhanishtha
from 03:36 (30.08)	yoga Atiganda

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:49
Sunrise	05:28
Noon	12:30
Sunset	19:30
End of twilight	20:10
Moonrise	18:07
Moonset	02:44
Day length	14 h 01 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 18:49

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Shravana (05:28–19:30) is good for sowing.
Shukla-chaturdashi 18:49–19:30: according to the Kalaprakashika, ploughing on Chaturdashi puts the owner’s life in danger.

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Festivals and periods

Onam (Thiruvonam) · Vamana and King Mahabali

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

Rule: nakshatra 6 ghatis after sunrise, 07:53
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Adhika Masa
Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 05:28–03:02 (30.08)

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:28–18:49 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 03:02–05:30 (30.08)

Anandadi: Chhatra 05:28–03:02 (30.08) Anandadi: Mitra 03:02–05:30 (30.08)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:09–04:49
Abhijit Muhurta	none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday
Vijaya Muhurta	14:50–15:46
Godhuli	19:30–19:50
Pradosha	19:30–21:30
Nishitha	00:10–00:50 (30.08)
Amrita Kalam	16:55–18:28

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	12:29–14:15
Yamaganda	07:14–08:59
Gulika Kalam	10:44–12:29
Dur Muhurta	12:01–12:57
Varjyam	07:33–09:07

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 07:22–13:24, 18:00–18:49

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 07:22–13:24, 18:00–18:49
Cutting fingernails	average 05:28–18:49
Cutting toenails	good 07:22–13:24, 18:00–18:49
Bathing, washing hair	good 07:22–16:08, 18:00–18:49

Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Shravana; tithi Shukla-triodashi until 18:49, Shukla-chaturdashi from 18:49; lagna Simha 05:28, Kanya 07:22, Tula 10:22, Vrischika 13:24, Dhanu 16:08, Makara 18:00, Kumbha 19:04

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Shravana — bodily development (physical growth); Wednesday — favour of the authorities.

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

Shukla-chaturdashi 18:49–19:30: 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 = +7

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

Auspicious time ends by 18:49

+2 Ravi Yoga 05:28–03:02 (30.08)+1 Anandadi: Chhatra 05:28–03:02 (30.08)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 05:28–03:02 (30.08)+1 Yoga Saubhagya 05:28–05:45+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 05:28–18:490 Adhika Masa0 Chaturmasya0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:28–18:49 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Rikta tithi 18:49–05:30 (30.08)

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

Panchanga at sunrise 05:28

Summary	Favourable day — Ravi Yoga, Anandadi: Shrivatsa; auspicious time — after 17:41 Adhika Masa: not for weddings, housewarmings or major new undertakings; good for spiritual practice.
Month	Adhika Bhadrapada (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Nandana (No. 26) · Shaka 1934 · Vikram 2069 more
Period	Adhika Masa · Chaturmasya

At sunrise 05:30

Tithi	14Shukla-chaturdashi (Rikta, Kali) · until 17:41 more
Nakshatra	Dhanishtha, pada 1 (movable, Vasu (kind) - 8 phenomena of nature, assistants of Indra, Mars) · until 02:46 (31.08) more
Yoga	Atiganda (“great danger”, inauspicious) · until 01:44 (31.08) more
Karana	Gara (movable) · until 06:12 more
Vara	Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Makara (Capricorn)

Changes during the day

from 06:12	karana Vanija
from 17:41	tithi Purnima
from 17:41	karana Vishti
from 01:44 (31.08)	yoga Sukarma
from 02:46 (31.08)	nakshatra Shatabhisha
from 05:16 (31.08)	karana Bava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:51
Sunrise	05:30
Noon	12:30
Sunset	19:28
End of twilight	20:07
Moonrise	18:28
Moonset	04:04
Day length	13 h 57 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 17:41

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

Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 17:41–19:28: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Shukla-chaturdashi 05:30–17:41: according to the Kalaprakashika, ploughing on Chaturdashi puts the owner’s life in danger.

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Festivals and periods

Adhika Masa
Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 11:26–02:46 (31.08) Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 17:41–05:32 (31.08)

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:30–17:41

Anandadi: Shrivatsa 05:30–02:46 (31.08) Anandadi: Vajra 02:46–05:32 (31.08)

Bhadra on earth: 17:41–05:16 (31.08); Bhadra Puchha 01:15–02:25 (31.08); Bhadra Mukha 02:25–04:21 (31.08)
Dosha-free Panchaka: 14:51–06:54 (04.09)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:10–04:50
Abhijit Muhurta	12:01–12:57
Vijaya Muhurta	14:49–15:44
Godhuli	19:28–19:48
Pradosha	19:28–21:29
Nishitha	00:10–00:50 (31.08)
Amrita Kalam	16:29–18:04

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	14:14–15:58
Yamaganda	05:30–07:15
Gulika Kalam	09:00–10:44
Dur Muhurta	10:10–11:05, 15:44–16:40
Varjyam	07:00–08:35

Haircut and shaving

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

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

Cutting hair, shaving	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Bathing, washing hair	good 17:56–19:00

Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Dhanishtha; tithi Shukla-chaturdashi until 17:41, Purnima from 17:41; lagna Simha 05:30, Kanya 07:18, Tula 10:18, Vrischika 13:20, Dhanu 16:04, Makara 17:56, Kumbha 19:00

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

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

Shukla-chaturdashi 05:30–17:41: a Rikta and Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Purnima 17:41–19:28: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Bhadra on earth 17:41–19:28: 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

Favourable day · score S = +3

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

Auspicious time begins after 17:41

+2 Ravi Yoga 11:26–02:46 (31.08)+1 Anandadi: Shrivatsa 05:30–02:46 (31.08)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 05:30–02:46 (31.08)+1 Auspicious weekday0 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 17:41–05:32 (31.08)0 Adhika Masa0 Chaturmasya0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:30–17:41 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Yoga Atiganda 05:30–05:490 Panchaka 14:51–05:32 (31.08)0 Bhadra on earth 17:41–05:16 (31.08)−2 Rikta tithi 05:30–17:41

Panchanga at sunrise 05:30

Summary	Favourable day — Anandadi: Saumya, Auspicious nakshatra Adhika Masa: not for weddings, housewarmings or major new undertakings; good for spiritual practice.
Month	Adhika Bhadrapada (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Nandana (No. 26) · Shaka 1934 · Vikram 2069 more
Period	Adhika Masa · Chaturmasya
Festivals	Adhika Purnima

At sunrise 05:32

Tithi	15Purnima (Purna, Vishvedevas) · until 16:58 more
Nakshatra	Shatabhisha, pada 1 (movable, Varuna, Rahu) · until 02:57 (01.09) more
Yoga	Sukarma (“good deed”, auspicious) · until 00:14 (01.09) more
Karana	Bava (movable) · until 16:58 more
Vara	Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Kumbha (Aquarius)

Changes during the day

from 16:58	tithi Krishna-pratipat
from 16:58	karana Balava
from 00:14 (01.09)	yoga Dhriti
from 02:57 (01.09)	nakshatra Purva-Bhadra
from 04:47 (01.09)	karana Kaulava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:53
Sunrise	05:32
Noon	12:29
Sunset	19:25
End of twilight	20:04
Moonrise	18:46
Moonset	05:23
Day length	13 h 52 min

Sky

Full moon (Purnima)	16:58

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 16:58

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Shatabhisha (05:32–19:25) is good for sowing.

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Festivals and periods

Adhika Purnima · Purushottama (Vishnu)

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

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 17:41 (30.08)–16:58
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Adhika Masa
Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 16:58–05:34 (01.09)

Anandadi: Saumya 05:32–02:57 (01.09) Anandadi: Dhwanksha 02:57–05:34 (01.09)

Dosha-free Panchaka: 14:51 (30.08)–06:54 (04.09)
Gandanta (tithi): 16:34–17:21

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:12–04:52
Abhijit Muhurta	12:01–12:57
Vijaya Muhurta	14:48–15:43
Godhuli	19:25–19:45
Pradosha	19:25–21:27
Nishitha	00:09–00:50 (01.09)
Amrita Kalam	19:42–21:19

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	10:45–12:29
Yamaganda	15:57–17:41
Gulika Kalam	07:16–09:01
Dur Muhurta	08:19–09:14, 12:57–13:52
Varjyam	10:02–11:38

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 16:58–19:25

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 16:58–19:25
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 16:58–19:25
Bathing, washing hair	good 07:14–16:00, 17:52–18:56

Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Shatabhisha; tithi Purnima until 16:58, Krishna-pratipat from 16:58; lagna Simha 05:32, Kanya 07:14, Tula 10:15, Vrischika 13:16, Dhanu 16:00, Makara 17:52, Kumbha 18:56

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Shatabhisha — gaining strength; Friday — universal respect.

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

Purnima 05:32–16:58: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Favourable day · score S = +4

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

+1 Anandadi: Saumya 05:32–02:57 (01.09)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 05:32–02:57 (01.09)+1 Yoga Sukarma 05:32–00:14 (01.09)+1 Auspicious weekday0 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 16:58–05:34 (01.09)0 Auspicious tithi 16:58–05:34 (01.09)0 Adhika Masa0 Chaturmasya−1 Panchaka all day

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

Panchanga at sunrise 05:32

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

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

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

Nandana (No. 26 of 60, “delighting”) — A joyful year: happiness in families, well-being, festivities.
Northern samvatsara: Vishvavasu (No. 39)
Shaka Samvat 1934 · Vikram Samvat 2069 · Kali Yuga 5113
Next year — Vijaya, from the new moon before Ugadi (the start of Chaitra) 10.04.2013
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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Purnima
sowing seeds, any undertakings

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).

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

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

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

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

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

The Moon in Kanya, Tula, Dhanu or Makara: Bhadra is in patala (the netherworld) — its influence on earth is weak; according to a verse of the Muhurta Chintamani, it even portends gain.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Wednesday
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Uttara-Ashadha
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shravana
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

Shukla-chaturdashi
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Purnima
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

Karka
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut

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

Kanya
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut

Tula
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut

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

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

Makara
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Vishti (Bhadra)
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) is in force during the daytime, but not on earth (the Moon is not in Karka, Simha, Kumbha or Mina): the harm is mitigated, yet this time is still usually avoided for weddings, travel and important undertakings.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Purnima
sowing seeds, any undertakings

Krishna-pratipat
digging, plowing, planting trees

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).

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Thursday
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Dhanishtha
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-pratipat
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Krishna-pratipat
digging, plowing, planting trees

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

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

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

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

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

Chora Panchaka
Began on a Friday: danger of theft and loss — journeys, business deals and major purchases are avoided.
The Moon in Kumbha or Mina (from the middle of Dhanishtha to the end of Revati). During these five nakshatras people do not travel south, gather firewood or grass, lay a roof or build a bed; cremation is performed with a special rite.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Friday
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shatabhisha
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-dvitya
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Krishna-tritya
any undertakings

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Saturday
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Purva-Bhadra
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-tritya
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra
Planting and sowing are allowed.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Sunday
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Uttara-Bhadra
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-chaturti
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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

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

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

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

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

Hutashana Yoga
“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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Monday
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-panchami
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Krishna-shashti
plowing the ground

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Tuesday
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Revati
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-shashti
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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

Ashwini (1)
Meaning: Riders or Grooms
Symbol: Horse's Head
Deity: Ashwini Kumara
Type: light (kshipra, laghu) — For quick matters: trade, healing, study, travel, purchases and starting a business.
Vimshottari lord: Ketu
Shakti: quickly achieve anything

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

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

Krishna-shashti
plowing the ground

Krishna-saptami
soaking seeds is allowed, digging the ground

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

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

Visha Yoga (weekday, tithi and nakshatra)
“Cobra venom”: a triple combination of weekday, tithi and nakshatra (Sun — 5th + Krittika, Mon — 2nd + Chitra, Tue — 15th + Rohini, Wed — 7th + Bharani, Thu — 13th + Anuradha, Fri — 6th + Shravana, Sat — 8th + Revati). The strongest of the kuyogas: the day is unfavourable for any activity.

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

Ashwini
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-saptami
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Ganda (10) — “danger, knot”
Inauspicious: difficulties and obstacles; the first 6 ghatis (about 2 h 24 min) are skipped.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

Krishna-saptami (7, waning Moon)
Group: Bhadra. Deity: Indra.
The seventh day of the waning moon is ruled by Indra and this favors the start of travel, the purchase of vehicles, as well as other matters where movement is a characteristic feature.

Bharani (2)
Meaning: Carrier (porter or loader)
Symbol: Yoni (bosom, source)
Deity: Yama (Dharma-raja)
Type: fierce (ugra, krura) — For destructive and dangerous tasks: demolition, work with fire and weapons, disputes; unsuitable for other auspicious undertakings (the exception is weddings: Magha is among the nakshatras for marriage).
Vimshottari lord: Venus
Shakti: take (take away) something

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

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

Krishna-saptami
soaking seeds is allowed, digging the ground

Krishna-ashtami
tillage and sowing are forbidden

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

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

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

Jwalamukhi Yoga
“Fire-breathing” yoga: the 1st tithi with Mula, the 5th with Bharani, the 8th with Krittika, the 9th with Rohini, the 10th with Ashlesha. Especially harmful for weddings, housewarmings, sowing and beginning studies.

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

Bharani
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-ashtami
0 — does not affect the haircut rating

Vriddhi (11) — “growth, increase”
Auspicious: investments, trade, savings, starting ventures that are meant to grow.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

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

Krishna-ashtami (8, waning Moon)
Group: Jaya. Deity: Vasus.
The ruler of the eighth day of the waning Moon is Vasus, which favors the beginning of military operations, the construction of defenses and fortifications.

Krittika (3)
Meaning: Cutter (chisel) or chopping
Symbol: Sharp tool (axe, razor), flame
Deity: Agni
Type: mixed (mishra, sadharana) — For everyday and routine tasks, work with fire and metal; it is better not to begin important new matters.
Vimshottari lord: Sun
Shakti: burn and ignite others

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

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

Krishna-ashtami
tillage and sowing are forbidden

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

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

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

Krittika
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-navami
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-navami (9, waning Moon)
Group: Rikta. Deity: Serpent (Naga).
The Serpent (Naga) presides over the ninth day of the waning Moon, which is suitable for struggle, destruction, coercion and for efforts to overcome obstacles.

Dhruva (12) — “fixed, constant (the Pole Star)”
Auspicious: everything lasting — foundations, building, planting, long-term commitments.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

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

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

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

nakshatra Rohini
Planting and sowing are allowed.

Krishna-dashami
any undertakings

Rohini
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-dashami
0 — does not affect the haircut rating

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

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

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

Vishti (movable)
Deity: Yama
Bhadra — the most inauspicious karana: weddings, journeys, purchases and any auspicious undertakings are avoided during it. It suits only harsh deeds: fighting enemies, demolition, removing obstacles.
A karana is half a tithi; there are 60 of them in a lunar month.

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

nakshatra Rohini
Planting and sowing are allowed.

Krishna-dashami
any undertakings

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

Mrigashirsha
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-ekadashi
0 — does not affect the haircut rating

Harshana (14) — “delighting”
Auspicious: festivals, joyful occasions, rest and recreation.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

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

Mrigashirsha (5)
Meaning: Deer head (alt. searching star)
Symbol: Deer head
Deity: Soma (Chandra, Moon)
Type: soft (mridu, maitra) — For arts and music, friendship and love, new clothes and jewellery, weddings and festivals.
Vimshottari lord: Mars
Shakti: give realization (attractiveness, shaping)

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

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

Krishna-ekadashi
plowing, pruning and weeding

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

Krishna-dvadashi
neutral

Ardra
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-dvadashi
0 — does not affect the haircut rating

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

Vajra (15) — “diamond, thunderbolt”
Inauspicious: sudden hindrances, a “lightning strike”; the first 3 ghatis (about 1 h 12 min) are skipped.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

Krishna-dvadashi (12, waning Moon)
Group: Bhadra. Deity: Sun (Ravi).
The Sun (Ravi) rules the twelfth day of the waning Moon and this period is auspicious for religious ceremonies, lighting the sacred fire and performing one's duties.

Ardra (6)
Meaning: Tear or body fluid (wet)
Symbol: Tear or drop, rarely: diamond or man's head
Deity: Rudra (Roaring, angry image of Shiva)
Type: sharp (tikshna, daruna) — For drastic actions: surgery, severing ties, taming, exorcism, fighting diseases and enemies; unsuitable for other auspicious undertakings (the exception is weddings: Mula is among the nakshatras for marriage).
Vimshottari lord: Rahu
Shakti: give effort that leads to the achievement of the goal (and also, is able to shed sweat or blood)

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

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

Krishna-dvadashi
neutral

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

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.

Punarvasu
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-trayodashi
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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

Punarvasu (7)
Meaning: Successful, magnificent, two for riches
Symbol: Arrow or quiver of arrows, rarely: rainbow
Deity: Aditi
Type: movable (chara, chala) — For journeys and moving house, buying vehicles, gardening, quick and temporary changes.
Vimshottari lord: Jupiter
Shakti: give the gaining of profit (property, wealth), growth

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

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

Krishna-trayodashi
no pruning or felling

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

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

Pushya
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-chaturdashi
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Guru Pushya Yoga
A Thursday when the Moon is in Pushya. One of the best times for buying gold and valuables, beginning studies, mantra initiation and spiritual undertakings; not used for weddings.

Ashlesha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Amavasya
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

Variyana (18) — “excellent, best”
Auspicious: comfort and convenience, purchases, home improvement, any auspicious deeds.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

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

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

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

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

The exact conjunction of the Sun and the Moon — the start of a new lunar month in the amanta system. A day for the ancestors and inner work.

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

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

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

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

Shukla-pratipat
digging, plowing, planting trees

Magha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-pratipat
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Parigha (19) — “bolt, barrier”
Inauspicious: obstacles; nothing is started in the first half of the yoga, while the second half is acceptable.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Shukla-pratipat
digging, plowing, planting trees

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

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

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

Purva-Phalguni
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-dvitya
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shiva (20) — “auspicious, benevolent”
Auspicious: spiritual practice, mantras, worship, study with a teacher.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

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

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

Purva-Phalguni (11)
Meaning: Prior red
Symbol: Headboard, rarely: hammock, ficus
Deity: Bhaga (Share, Distributor) - god of wealth and family
Type: fierce (ugra, krura) — For destructive and dangerous tasks: demolition, work with fire and weapons, disputes; unsuitable for other auspicious undertakings (the exception is weddings: Magha is among the nakshatras for marriage).
Vimshottari lord: Venus
Shakti: give reproduction, the receiving of fruit

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

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

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

nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni
Planting and sowing are allowed.

Shukla-tritya
any undertakings

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

Uttara-Phalguni
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-tritya
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Siddha (21) — “perfected, accomplished”
Especially auspicious: success of undertakings, gaining knowledge and receiving initiations.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

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

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

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

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

Hasta
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-chaturti
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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

Sadhya (22) — “attainable, amenable”
Auspicious (in some traditions — especially auspicious): study, practice, mastering new things — anything achieved through effort.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

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

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

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

Shukla-panchami
do not fell trees, any undertakings

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

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

Chitra
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-panchami
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

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

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

Shukla (24) — “bright, pure”
Auspicious: pure and noble deeds, religious rites, study.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

Balava (movable)
Deity: Brahma
Auspicious: religious rites, study, spiritual and charitable work.
A karana is half a tithi; there are 60 of them in a lunar month.

Shukla-shashti
plowing the ground

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

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

Swati
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-shashti
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

Swati (15)
Meaning: Sword
Symbol: Sword, also sprout or coral
Deity: Waiu (Wind)
Type: movable (chara, chala) — For journeys and moving house, buying vehicles, gardening, quick and temporary changes.
Vimshottari lord: Rahu
Shakti: scatter like air, move, convert

Brahma (25) — “Brahma, sacred knowledge”
Especially auspicious: study, sacred rites, peace and reconciliation.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

Taitila (movable)
Deity: Aryaman
Auspicious: dealings with authorities and superiors, fame, home and housing, clothing and jewellery.
A karana is half a tithi; there are 60 of them in a lunar month.

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

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

Shukla-shashti
plowing the ground

Shukla-saptami
soaking seeds is allowed, farming

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

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

Vishakha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-saptami
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-saptami (7, waxing Moon)
Group: Bhadra. Deity: Indra.
The seventh lunar day is ruled by Indra and this favors the start of travel, the purchase of vehicles, as well as other matters where movement is a characteristic feature.

Vishakha (16)
Meaning: Forked branch (also called Radha - gift)
Symbol: Triumphal arch for marriage, potter's wheel
Deity: Indra and Agni
Type: mixed (mishra, sadharana) — For everyday and routine tasks, work with fire and metal; it is better not to begin important new matters.
Vimshottari lord: Jupiter
Shakti: achieve (many and different goals, fruits)

Indra (26) — “Indra, lord”
Especially auspicious: power and administration, taking office, dealings with influential patrons.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

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

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

Shukla-saptami
soaking seeds is allowed, farming

Shukla-ashtami
tillage and sowing are forbidden

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

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

Anuradha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-ashtami
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

Shukla-navami (9, waxing Moon)
Group: Rikta. Deity: Serpent (Naga).
The serpent (Naga) patronizes the ninth lunar day, which is suitable for struggle, destruction, coercion and for efforts to overcome obstacles.

Anuradha (17)
Meaning: Following Radha, success
Symbol: Lotus flower, row, furrow or rut
Deity: Mitra (Friend)
Type: soft (mridu, maitra) — For arts and music, friendship and love, new clothes and jewellery, weddings and festivals.
Vimshottari lord: Saturn
Shakti: give worship (whence abundance and honor, worthy relationships and popularity)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Jyestha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-navami
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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

Vishkambha (1) — “prop, bolt”
Inauspicious: portends obstacles. If a matter cannot be postponed, the first 3 ghatis of the yoga (about 1 h 12 min) are skipped.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

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

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

Shukla-dashami
any undertakings

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

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

Mula
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-dashami
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

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

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

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

Shukla-ekadashi
pruning and weeding

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

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

Purva-Ashadha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-ekadashi
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-dvadashi (12, waxing Moon)
Group: Bhadra. Deity: Sun (Ravi).
The Sun (Ravi) rules the twelfth lunar day and this period is auspicious for religious ceremonies, lighting the sacred fire and performing one's duties.

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

nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha
Planting and sowing are allowed.

Shukla-dvadashi
neutral

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

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

Shukla-dvadashi
0 — does not affect the haircut rating

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

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

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

Shukla-triodashi
no pruning or felling

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

Shukla-triodashi
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

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

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

Dosha-free Panchaka
Began on a Wednesday or Thursday: carries no particular dosha, but the five prohibitions of Panchaka still apply.
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.

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

nakshatra 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).

Purnima
sowing seeds, any undertakings