Panchanga Calendar

August 2026

SamvatsaraParabhava (40)MonthAshadha → Shravana from 13.08RituGrishma → Varsha from 13.08AyanaDakshinayanaPlace55°45′ N 37°35′ E, UTC+3 changeAyanamsaLahiri

August 2026 falls, in the lunar calendar (amanta), within the months Ashadha (until 12.08), Shravana (from 13.08). Periods: all month — Chaturmasya. Major festivals: 27.08 Raksha Bandhan. 12.08 — solar eclipse, total (visible until setting); 28.08 — lunar eclipse, partial (not visible here).

Mon

Tue

Wed

Thu

Fri

Sat

Sun

1Shat3Sankashti

2PBh4

3UBh5Shravana Somvar

4Rev6

5Ashw7after 06:57

6Bhar8

7Krit9

8Roh10after 11:29

9Mrig11Kamika Ekadashi

10Ard12Soma Pradosha

11Pun14Masik Shivaratri

12Push30Solar eclipse

13Mag1

14PPh2Chandra Darshan

15UPh3until 14:59

16Has4Vinayaka Chaturthi

17Chit5Naga Panchami

18Swa6

19Vish7until 16:50

20Vish8after 18:48

21Anu9

22Jye10

23Mul11after 15:14

24PAsh12Shravana Somvar

25UAsh13Bhauma Pradosha

26Shra13Onam

27Dhan14Raksha Bandhan

28Shat15after 07:18

29PBh1

30UBh2until 18:47

31Rev3Kajari Teej

Day ratingBest daysFavourableOrdinaryAvoid new venturesUnfavourable

Markersafter / until HH:MM

Moon5Waxing Moon5Waning Moon15Purnima30Amavasya

Nakshatra typesfixedsoftlightmovablesharpfiercemixed

Icons this month (24)

SankashtiShravana SomvarAmrita Siddhi YogaKalashtamiDwipushkar YogaEkadashiPradoshaShivaratriSolar eclipse, totalday of Amavasya (ancestor rites)Shraddha (ancestors)Chandra DarshanHariyali TeejVinayaka ChaturthiNaga PanchamiSankrantiSkanda ShashtiGoddess (Durga, Kali)OnamRaksha Bandhanday of Purnima (full moon fast and puja)Lunar eclipse, partialVaralakshmiTripushkar Yoga

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

19.08 Wed — Yoga Brahma, Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Anandadi: Prajapati until 16:50
Vishakha (mixed): for everyday and routine tasks, work with fire and metal.
23.08 Sun — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Ravi Yoga, Anandadi: Siddhi after 15:14
Purva-Ashadha (fierce): for destructive and dangerous tasks: demolition, work with fire and weapons, disputes.
26.08 Wed — Ravi Yoga, Anandadi: Chhatra, Auspicious nakshatra
Shravana (movable): for journeys and moving house, buying vehicles, gardening, quick and temporary changes.
28.08 Fri — Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Anandadi: Saumya, Auspicious nakshatra after 07:18
Shatabhisha (movable): for journeys and moving house, buying vehicles, gardening, quick and temporary changes.
30.08 Sun — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Anandadi: Sthira, Auspicious nakshatra until 18:47
Uttara-Bhadra (fixed): for what is firm and lasting: laying house foundations, housewarming, planting, weddings, taking office, long-term projects.

Festivals

1.08 Sat Sankashti Chaturthi (Gajanana)
3.08 Mon Shravana Somvar
5.08 Wed Kalashtami
9.08 Sun Kamika Ekadashi
10.08 Mon Soma Pradosha
10.08 Mon Shravana Somvar
11.08 Tue Masik Shivaratri
12.08 Wed Ashadha Amavasya (Deep Amavasya)
12.08 Wed Karkidaka Vavu
14.08 Fri Chandra Darshan
15.08 Sat Hariyali Teej
16.08 Sun Vinayaka Chaturthi
17.08 Mon Simha Sankranti
17.08 Mon Naga Panchami
17.08 Mon Skanda Shashti
17.08 Mon Shravana Somvar
20.08 Thu Masik Durgashtami
23.08 Sun Shravana Putrada Ekadashi (Pavitra)
24.08 Mon Shravana Somvar
25.08 Tue Bhauma Pradosha
26.08 Wed Onam (Thiruvonam)
27.08 Thu Raksha Bandhan
27.08 Thu Purnima Vrat
28.08 Fri Shravana Purnima (Narali Purnima)
28.08 Fri Varalakshmi Vrat
31.08 Mon Kajari Teej
31.08 Mon Sankashti Chaturthi (Heramba)

Special muhurta yogas

2.08 Sun Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 19:07–04:38 (03.08)
4.08 Tue Amrita Siddhi Yoga 19:24–19:33
4.08 Tue Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 19:24–04:41 (05.08)
8.08 Sat Amrita Siddhi Yoga 04:47–11:29
8.08 Sat Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:47–14:21
9.08 Sun Dwipushkar Yoga 08:35–12:13
16.08 Sun Amrita Siddhi Yoga 05:03–14:23
16.08 Sun Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 05:03–01:20 (17.08)
18.08 Tue Tripushkar Yoga 04:17–05:08 (19.08)
20.08 Thu Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 06:38–05:12 (21.08)
21.08 Fri Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 05:12–09:23
23.08 Sun Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 05:16–15:14
29.08 Sat Tripushkar Yoga 07:27–01:12 (30.08)
30.08 Sun Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 05:30–01:15 (31.08)

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

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

Avoid starting important matters

1.08 Sat — Bhadra on earth, Panchaka, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
2.08 Sun — Rikta tithi, Fierce or sharp nakshatra, Panchaka
6.08 Thu — many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower), Krakacha Yoga, Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) (unfavourable day)
7.08 Fri — Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra), Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Rikta tithi
9.08 Sun — many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower), Krakacha Yoga, Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) (unfavourable day)
10.08 Mon — Kshaya tithi, Fierce or sharp nakshatra, Anandadi: Kaladanda
11.08 Tue — Krishna Chaturdashi, Bhadra on earth, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
12.08 Wed — Eclipse, many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower), Amavasya (unfavourable day)
13.08 Thu — Fierce or sharp nakshatra, Gandanta, Eclipse nearby
17.08 Mon — Sankranti day, Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra), Anandadi: Mudgara
21.08 Fri — Vaidhriti, Rikta tithi, Anandadi: Rakshasa
24.08 Mon — Anandadi: Utpata, Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi), Fierce or sharp nakshatra
27.08 Thu — Bhadra on earth, Rikta tithi, Panchaka
29.08 Sat — Fierce or sharp nakshatra, Panchaka, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
31.08 Mon — Kshaya tithi, Rikta tithi, Panchaka

Sky this month

12.08 New moon (Amavasya) 20:36
12.08 Solar eclipse, total, greatest eclipse 20:45, magnitude 1.039
visible until setting: 20:03–20:12, maximum eclipse here 20:12, magnitude 0.173
17.08 Simha Sankranti 05:29 — the Sun enters Simha (Leo)
28.08 Full moon (Purnima) 07:18
28.08 Lunar eclipse, partial, greatest eclipse 07:12, magnitude 0.930
not visible here (below the horizon); only the penumbral phase is visible 04:24–05:27

Periods

all month Chaturmasya
31.07 04:08 – 4.08 19:24 Dosha-free Panchaka
27.08 11:05 – 1.09 00:54 Dosha-free Panchaka

Samvatsara and month

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

Northern samvatsara: Siddharthi. Shaka Samvat 1948, Vikram Samvat 2083, Kali Yuga 5127.

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

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

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

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

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Bhadra on earth, Panchaka
Month	Ashadha (amanta) · Shravana (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Parabhava (No. 40) · Shaka 1948 · Vikram 2083 more
Period	Chaturmasya
Festivals	Sankashti Chaturthi (Gajanana)

At sunrise 04:34

Tithi	3Krishna-tritya (Jaya, Vishnu) · until 20:37 more
Nakshatra	Shatabhisha, pada 2 (movable, Varuna, Rahu) · until 18:15 more
Yoga	Shobhana (“splendid, beautiful”, auspicious) · until 20:53 more
Karana	Vanija (movable) · until 08:23 more
Vara	Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Kumbha (Aquarius)

Changes during the day

from 08:23	karana Vishti
from 18:15	nakshatra Purva-Bhadra
from 20:37	tithi Krishna-chaturti
from 20:37	karana Bava
from 20:53	yoga Atiganda

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:46
Sunrise	04:34
Noon	12:36
Sunset	20:36
End of twilight	21:23
Moonrise	21:19
Moonset	07:44
Day length	16 h 01 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 18:15

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 (04:34–18:15) is good for sowing.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Bhadra (18:15–20:36) is good for root crops.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 08:23–20:36: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

more — lunar calendar for gardeners

Festivals and periods

Sankashti Chaturthi (Gajanana) · Ganesha

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

Rule: at moonrise, 21:19
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 20:37–04:36 (02.08)

Anandadi: Ananda 04:34–18:15 Anandadi: Kaladanda 18:15–04:36 (02.08)

Bhadra on earth: 08:23–20:37; Bhadra Puchha 16:19–17:33; Bhadra Mukha 17:33–19:36
Dosha-free Panchaka: 04:08 (31.07)–19:24 (04.08)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:31–04:02
Abhijit Muhurta	12:03–13:07
Vijaya Muhurta	15:15–16:19
Godhuli	20:36–20:52
Pradosha	20:36–22:12
Nishitha	00:20–00:52 (02.08)
Amrita Kalam	10:40–12:21

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	08:34–10:35
Yamaganda	14:35–16:35
Gulika Kalam	04:34–06:34
Dur Muhurta	04:34–05:38, 05:38–06:42
Varjyam	00:53–02:32 (02.08)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 04:34–08:23

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 04:34–08:23
Cutting fingernails	average 04:34–06:14
Cutting toenails	average 04:34–08:23
Bathing, washing hair	average 04:34–18:15, 19:52–20:36

Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Shatabhisha until 18:15, Purva-Bhadra from 18:15; tithi Krishna-tritya; lagna Karka 04:34, Simha 06:14, Kanya 09:15, Tula 12:15, Vrischika 15:16, Dhanu 18:00, Makara 19:52

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Shatabhisha (until 18:15) — gaining strength; Purva-Bhadra (from 18:15) — 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 08:23–20:36: no shaving or haircuts during Vishti Karana (according to the Muhurta Chintamani, Bhadra does harm when it is on earth; in heaven and in the netherworld its influence on earth is weak).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −1

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

Avoid starting important matters: Bhadra on earth

+1 Anandadi: Ananda 04:34–18:15+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:34–18:15+1 Yoga Shobhana 04:34–20:53+1 Auspicious tithi 04:34–20:370 Chaturmasya0 Anandadi: Kaladanda 18:15–04:36 (02.08)0 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 18:15–04:36 (02.08)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Panchaka all day−3 Bhadra on earth 08:23–20:37

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 04:34

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Rikta tithi, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
Month	Ashadha (amanta) · Shravana (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Parabhava (No. 40) · Shaka 1948 · Vikram 2083 more
Period	Chaturmasya

At sunrise 04:36

Tithi	4Krishna-chaturti (Rikta, Yama) · until 20:45 more
Nakshatra	Purva-Bhadra, pada 2 (fierce, Aja Ekapad - sunbeam or lightning strike, Jupiter) · until 19:07 more
Yoga	Atiganda (“great danger”, inauspicious) · until 20:00 more
Karana	Bava (movable) · until 08:45 more
Vara	Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Kumbha (Aquarius)

Changes during the day

from 08:45	karana Balava
from 19:07	nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra
from 20:00	yoga Sukarma
from 20:45	tithi Krishna-panchami
from 20:45	karana Kaulava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:48
Sunrise	04:36
Noon	12:35
Sunset	20:34
End of twilight	21:21
Moonrise	21:25
Moonset	09:05
Day length	15 h 57 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 19:07

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Bhadra (04:36–19:07) is good for root crops.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Bhadra (19:07–20:34) is good for sowing.

more — lunar calendar for gardeners

Festivals and periods

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 19:07–04:38 (03.08)

Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:36–20:45

Anandadi: Chara 04:36–19:07 Anandadi: Sthira 19:07–04:38 (03.08)

Dosha-free Panchaka: 04:08 (31.07)–19:24 (04.08)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:32–04:04
Abhijit Muhurta	12:03–13:07
Vijaya Muhurta	15:14–16:18
Godhuli	20:34–20:50
Pradosha	20:34–22:11
Nishitha	00:20–00:52 (03.08)
Amrita Kalam	10:50–12:29

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	18:34–20:34
Yamaganda	12:35–14:35
Gulika Kalam	16:34–18:34
Dur Muhurta	18:26–19:30
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 19:48–20:34

Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Purva-Bhadra until 19:07, Uttara-Bhadra from 19:07; tithi Krishna-chaturti; lagna Karka 04:36, Simha 06:10, Kanya 09:11, Tula 12:11, Vrischika 15:12, Dhanu 17:56, Makara 19:48

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Purva-Bhadra (until 19:07) — facing death (dangers); Uttara-Bhadra (from 19:07) — 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 04:36–20:34: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −3

+1 Anandadi: Chara 04:36–19:070 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 19:07–04:38 (03.08)0 Auspicious nakshatra 19:07–04:38 (03.08)0 Yoga Sukarma 20:00–04:38 (03.08)0 Chaturmasya0 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:36–20:45 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Panchaka all day−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 04:36–19:07−2 Rikta tithi 04:36–20:45

Panchanga at sunrise 04:36

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Auspicious nakshatra, Yoga Sukarma; cons: Panchaka, Anandadi: Gada
Month	Ashadha (amanta) · Shravana (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Parabhava (No. 40) · Shaka 1948 · Vikram 2083 more
Period	Chaturmasya
Festivals	Shravana Somvar

At sunrise 04:38

Tithi	5Krishna-panchami (Purna, Soma) · until 20:24 more
Nakshatra	Uttara-Bhadra, pada 2 (fixed, Ahirbudhyana (Serpent of the Deep - Milky Way under the horizon), Saturn) · until 19:30 more
Yoga	Sukarma (“good deed”, auspicious) · until 18:43 more
Karana	Kaulava (movable) · until 08:39 more
Vara	Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Mina (Pisces)

Changes during the day

from 08:39	karana Taitila
from 18:43	yoga Dhriti
from 19:30	nakshatra Revati
from 20:24	tithi Krishna-shashti
from 20:24	karana Gara

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:50
Sunrise	04:38
Noon	12:35
Sunset	20:32
End of twilight	21:19
Moonrise	21:32
Moonset	10:28
Day length	15 h 53 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 19:30	from 20:24

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Bhadra (04:38–19:30) is good for sowing.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Revati (19:30–20:32) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

more — lunar calendar for gardeners

Festivals and periods

Shravana Somvar · Shiva

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

Rule: by weekday

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Hutashana Yoga 20:24–04:40 (04.08) Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 20:24–04:40 (04.08)

Anandadi: Matanga 19:30–04:40 (04.08) Anandadi: Gada 04:38–19:30

Dosha-free Panchaka: 04:08 (31.07)–19:24 (04.08)
Gandanta (tithi): 20:01–20:48

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:33–04:05
Abhijit Muhurta	12:03–13:07
Vijaya Muhurta	15:14–16:17
Godhuli	20:32–20:48
Pradosha	20:32–22:09
Nishitha	00:19–00:52 (04.08)
Amrita Kalam	14:38–16:15

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	06:37–08:36
Yamaganda	10:35–12:35
Gulika Kalam	14:34–16:33
Dur Muhurta	13:07–14:10, 16:17–17:21
Varjyam	04:52–06:30

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 04:38–06:06, 09:07–15:08, 19:44–20:24

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

Cutting hair, shaving	good 04:38–06:06, 09:07–15:08, 19:44–20:24
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	good 04:38–06:06, 09:07–15:08, 19:44–20:24
Bathing, washing hair	good 04:38–06:06, 09:07–17:52, 19:44–20:32

Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra until 19:30, Revati from 19:30; tithi Krishna-panchami until 20:24, Krishna-shashti from 20:24; lagna Karka 04:38, Simha 06:06, Kanya 09:07, Tula 12:07, Vrischika 15:08, Dhanu 17:52, Makara 19:44

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Uttara-Bhadra (until 19:30) — a good life; Revati (from 19:30) — increase in property; 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 04:38–19:30+1 Yoga Sukarma 04:38–18:43+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 04:38–20:240 Anandadi: Matanga 19:30–04:40 (04.08)0 Chaturmasya0 Surya Dagdha tithi 20:24–04:40 (04.08)0 Hutashana Yoga 20:24–04:40 (04.08)0 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 20:24–04:40 (04.08)−1 Anandadi: Gada 04:38–19:30−1 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 04:38

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Anandadi: Shubha, Auspicious nakshatra; cons: Surya Dagdha tithi, Panchaka
Month	Ashadha (amanta) · Shravana (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Parabhava (No. 40) · Shaka 1948 · Vikram 2083 more
Period	Chaturmasya

At sunrise 04:40

Tithi	6Krishna-shashti (Nanda, Kartikeya) · until 19:33 more
Nakshatra	Revati, pada 2 (soft, Pushan (Prosperous), Mercury) · until 19:24 more Gandamula
Yoga	Dhriti (“steadfastness, firmness”, auspicious) · until 17:03 more
Karana	Gara (movable) · until 08:03 more
Vara	Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Mina (Pisces)

Changes during the day

from 08:03	karana Vanija
from 17:03	yoga Shula
from 19:24	nakshatra Ashwini
from 19:33	tithi Krishna-saptami
from 19:33	karana Vishti

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:53
Sunrise	04:40
Noon	12:35
Sunset	20:30
End of twilight	21:16
Moonrise	21:40
Moonset	11:54
Day length	15 h 50 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 19:24	from 19:33

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Revati (04:40–19:24) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 19:33–20:30: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Amrita Siddhi Yoga 19:24–19:33 Ravi Yoga 19:24–04:41 (05.08) Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 19:24–04:41 (05.08)

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:40–19:33 Amrita Siddhi turned to poison 19:33–04:41 (05.08) Hutashana Yoga 19:33–04:41 (05.08) Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 19:33–04:41 (05.08)

Anandadi: Shubha 04:40–19:24 Anandadi: Amrita 19:24–04:41 (05.08)

Bhadra in heaven: 19:33–06:57 (05.08); Bhadra Puchha 00:05–01:13 (05.08); Bhadra Mukha 01:13–03:06 (05.08)
Dosha-free Panchaka: 04:08 (31.07)–19:24
Gandanta (nakshatra): 13:28–01:18 (05.08)
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Revati
Surya Dagdha tithi: Krishna-shashti

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:35–04:07
Abhijit Muhurta	12:03–13:06
Vijaya Muhurta	15:13–16:16
Godhuli	20:30–20:46
Pradosha	20:30–22:08
Nishitha	00:19–00:52 (05.08)
Amrita Kalam	17:01–18:36

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	16:32–18:31
Yamaganda	08:37–10:36
Gulika Kalam	12:35–14:33
Dur Muhurta	07:50–08:53, 23:46–00:19 (05.08)
Varjyam	07:27–09:03

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 04:40–06:02, 09:03–15:05, 19:33–20:30

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 04:40–06:02, 09:03–15:05, 19:33–20:30
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 04:40–06:02, 09:03–15:05, 19:33–20:30
Bathing, washing hair	average 04:40–06:02, 09:03–17:48, 19:33–20:30

Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Revati until 19:24, Ashwini from 19:24; tithi Krishna-shashti until 19:33, Krishna-saptami from 19:33; lagna Karka 04:40, Simha 06:02, Kanya 09:03, Tula 12:03, Vrischika 15:05, Dhanu 17:48, Makara 19:40

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Revati (until 19:24) — increase in property; Ashwini (from 19:24) — joy; 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

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: Shubha 04:40–19:24+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:40–19:24+1 Yoga Dhriti 04:40–17:030 Ravi Yoga 19:24–04:41 (05.08)0 Amrita Siddhi Yoga 19:24–19:330 Chaturmasya0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:40–19:33 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 19:24–04:41 (05.08) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Yoga Shula 17:03–18:530 Hutashana Yoga 19:33–04:41 (05.08)0 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 19:33–04:41 (05.08)0 Vishti (Bhadra) 19:33–04:41 (05.08)0 Amrita Siddhi turned to poison 19:33–04:41 (05.08)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Panchaka 04:40–19:24−1 Surya Dagdha tithi 04:40–19:33

Panchanga at sunrise 04:40

Summary	Favourable day — Ravi Yoga, Auspicious nakshatra; auspicious time — after 06:57; auspicious time — until 14:59
Month	Ashadha (amanta) · Shravana (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Parabhava (No. 40) · Shaka 1948 · Vikram 2083 more
Period	Chaturmasya
Festivals	Kalashtami

At sunrise 04:41

Tithi	7Krishna-saptami (Bhadra, Indra) · until 18:12 more
Nakshatra	Ashwini, pada 2 (light, Ashwini Kumara, Ketu) · until 18:48 more Gandamula
Yoga	Shula (“spear, sharp pain”, inauspicious) · until 14:59 more
Karana	Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 06:57 more
Vara	Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Mesha (Aries)

Changes during the day

from 06:57	karana Bava
from 14:59	yoga Ganda
from 18:12	tithi Krishna-ashtami
from 18:12	karana Balava
from 18:48	nakshatra Bharani

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:55
Sunrise	04:41
Noon	12:35
Sunset	20:28
End of twilight	21:14
Moonrise	21:51
Moonset	13:24
Day length	15 h 46 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 18:12	from 18:48

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, Bharani (18:48–20:28) is good for root crops.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 04:41–06:57: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

Kalashtami · Kalabhairava

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

Rule: pradosha vyapini: 3 muhurtas after sunset, 20:28–22:07
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:41–18:12 Ravi Yoga 04:41–18:48

Hutashana Yoga 18:12–04:43 (06.08) Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 18:12–04:43 (06.08)

Anandadi: Mrityu 04:41–18:48 Anandadi: Kana 18:48–04:43 (06.08)

Bhadra in heaven: 19:33 (04.08)–06:57; Bhadra Puchha 00:05–01:13; Bhadra Mukha 01:13–03:06
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Ashwini

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:36–04:09
Abhijit Muhurta	none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday
Vijaya Muhurta	15:12–16:15
Godhuli	20:28–20:44
Pradosha	20:28–22:07
Nishitha	00:19–00:52 (06.08)
Amrita Kalam	11:47–13:20

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	12:35–14:33
Yamaganda	06:40–08:38
Gulika Kalam	10:36–12:35
Dur Muhurta	12:03–13:06
Varjyam	14:54–16:28, 03:58–05:30 (06.08)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 04:41–05:58, 08:59–15:01

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

Cutting hair, shaving	good 04:41–05:58, 08:59–15:01
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	good 04:41–05:58, 08:59–15:01
Bathing, washing hair	good 04:41–05:58, 08:59–17:44

Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Ashwini until 18:48, Bharani from 18:48; tithi Krishna-saptami until 18:12, Krishna-ashtami from 18:12; lagna Karka 04:41, Simha 05:58, Kanya 08:59, Tula 11:59, Vrischika 15:01, Dhanu 17:44, Makara 19:36

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Ashwini (until 18:48) — joy; Bharani (from 18:48) — facing death (dangers); Wednesday — favour of the authorities.

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

Krishna-ashtami 18:12–20:28: 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

Favourable day · score S = +3

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

Auspicious time begins after 06:57

Auspicious time ends by 14:59

+2 Ravi Yoga 04:41–18:48+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:41–18:48+1 Auspicious weekday0 Anandadi: Mrityu 04:41–18:48 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Chaturmasya0 Hutashana Yoga 18:12–04:43 (06.08) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 18:12–04:43 (06.08) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:41–18:12 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 18:48–04:43 (06.08)0 Ashtami 18:12–04:43 (06.08)0 Yoga Ganda 14:59–17:080 Vishti (Bhadra) 04:41–06:570 Anandadi: Kana 18:48–04:43 (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 04:41

Summary	Unfavourable day — many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower), Krakacha Yoga
Month	Ashadha (amanta) · Shravana (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Parabhava (No. 40) · Shaka 1948 · Vikram 2083 more
Period	Chaturmasya

At sunrise 04:43

Tithi	8Krishna-ashtami (Jaya, Vasus) · until 16:23 more
Nakshatra	Bharani, pada 2 (fierce, Yama (Dharma-raja), Venus) · until 17:43 more
Yoga	Ganda (“danger, knot”, inauspicious) · until 12:31 more
Karana	Balava (movable) · until 05:21 more
Vara	Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Mesha (Aries)

Changes during the day

from 05:21	karana Kaulava
from 12:31	yoga Vriddhi
from 16:23	tithi Krishna-navami
from 16:23	karana Taitila
from 17:43	nakshatra Krittika
from 03:18 (07.08)	karana Gara

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:57
Sunrise	04:43
Noon	12:35
Sunset	20:25
End of twilight	21:11
Moonrise	22:07
Moonset	14:59
Day length	15 h 42 min

Gardener’s calendar

tasks at sunrise: good — 3, average — 5, bad — 5

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

task	at sunrise	from 16:23	from 17:43

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, Bharani (04:43–17:43) is good for root crops.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Krittika (17:43–20:25) is good for root crops.

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Festivals and periods

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Krakacha Yoga 04:43–16:23 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:43–16:23 Hutashana Yoga 16:23–04:45 (07.08) Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 16:23–04:45 (07.08) Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 17:43–04:45 (07.08) Yamaghanta 17:43–04:45 (07.08)

Anandadi: Padma 04:43–17:43 Anandadi: Lumbaka 17:43–04:45 (07.08)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:37–04:10
Abhijit Muhurta	12:03–13:06
Vijaya Muhurta	15:11–16:14
Godhuli	20:25–20:42
Pradosha	20:25–22:05
Nishitha	00:19–00:52 (07.08)
Amrita Kalam	13:08–14:40

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	14:32–16:30
Yamaganda	04:43–06:41
Gulika Kalam	08:39–10:37
Dur Muhurta	09:57–11:00, 16:14–17:17
Varjyam	03:58–05:30

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 04:43–05:54, 08:55–17:40, 19:32–20:25

Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Bharani until 17:43, Krittika from 17:43; tithi Krishna-ashtami until 16:23, Krishna-navami from 16:23; lagna Karka 04:43, Simha 05:54, Kanya 08:55, Tula 11:56, Vrischika 14:57, Dhanu 17:40, Makara 19:32

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Bharani (until 17:43) — facing death (dangers); Krittika (from 17:43) — consumption (a wasting disease); Thursday — success.

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

Krishna-ashtami 04:43–16:23: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Krishna-navami 16:23–20:25: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Unfavourable day · score S = −7

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

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

+1 Anandadi: Padma 04:43–17:43+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Yoga Vriddhi 12:31–04:45 (07.08)0 Chaturmasya0 Anandadi: Lumbaka 17:43–04:45 (07.08)0 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 17:43–04:45 (07.08)−1 Hutashana Yoga 16:23–04:45 (07.08)−1 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 16:23–04:45 (07.08)−1 Yamaghanta 17:43–04:45 (07.08)−1 Ashtami 04:43–16:23−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 04:43–17:43−2 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:43–16:23−3 Krakacha Yoga 04:43–16:23

Panchanga at sunrise 04:43

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra), Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi)
Month	Ashadha (amanta) · Shravana (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Parabhava (No. 40) · Shaka 1948 · Vikram 2083 more
Period	Chaturmasya

At sunrise 04:45

Tithi	9Krishna-navami (Rikta, Serpent (Naga)) · until 14:07 more
Nakshatra	Krittika, pada 2 (mixed, Agni, Sun) · until 16:13 more
Yoga	Vriddhi (“growth, increase”, auspicious) · until 09:41 more
Karana	Gara (movable) · until 14:07 more
Vara	Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Vrishabha (Taurus)

Changes during the day

from 09:41	yoga Dhruva
from 14:07	tithi Krishna-dashami
from 14:07	karana Vanija
from 16:13	nakshatra Rohini
from 00:51 (08.08)	karana Vishti

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:59
Sunrise	04:45
Noon	12:35
Sunset	20:23
End of twilight	21:09
Moonrise	22:36
Moonset	16:34
Day length	15 h 38 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 14:07	from 16:13

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, Krittika (04:45–16:13) is good for root crops.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Rohini (16:13–20:23) is good for sowing.

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Festivals and periods

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 04:45–14:07 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:45–14:07 Hutashana Yoga 14:07–04:47 (08.08) Yamaghanta 16:13–04:47 (08.08)

Anandadi: Chhatra 04:45–16:13 Anandadi: Mitra 16:13–04:47 (08.08)

Bhadra in heaven: 00:51–11:29 (08.08); Bhadra Puchha 02:24–03:28 (08.08); Bhadra Mukha 03:28–05:15 (08.08)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:39–04:12
Abhijit Muhurta	12:03–13:06
Vijaya Muhurta	15:11–16:13
Godhuli	20:23–20:40
Pradosha	20:23–22:04
Nishitha	00:18–00:52 (08.08)
Amrita Kalam	13:58–15:28

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	10:37–12:34
Yamaganda	16:29–18:26
Gulika Kalam	06:43–08:40
Dur Muhurta	07:53–08:55, 13:06–14:08
Varjyam	04:58–06:28

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 19:28–20:23

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

Cutting hair, shaving	good 19:28–20:23
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	good 19:28–20:23
Bathing, washing hair	good 14:07–17:37, 19:28–20:23

Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Krittika until 16:13, Rohini from 16:13; tithi Krishna-navami until 14:07, Krishna-dashami from 14:07; lagna Karka 04:45, Simha 05:51, Kanya 08:51, Tula 11:52, Vrischika 14:53, Dhanu 17:37, Makara 19:28

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Krittika (until 16:13) — consumption (a wasting disease); Rohini (from 16:13) — destruction of all misfortunes; Friday — universal respect.

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

Krishna-navami 04:45–14:07: 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).
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 = −4

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

+1 Anandadi: Chhatra 04:45–16:13+1 Yoga Vriddhi 04:45–09:41+1 Auspicious weekday0 Auspicious nakshatra 16:13–04:47 (08.08)0 Chaturmasya−1 Hutashana Yoga 14:07–04:47 (08.08)−1 Yamaghanta 16:13–04:47 (08.08)−2 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 04:45–14:07−2 Rikta tithi 04:45–14:07−2 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:45–14:07

Panchanga at sunrise 04:45

Summary	Favourable day — Amrita Siddhi Yoga, Anandadi: Shrivatsa; auspicious time — after 11:29
Month	Ashadha (amanta) · Shravana (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Parabhava (No. 40) · Shaka 1948 · Vikram 2083 more
Period	Chaturmasya

At sunrise 04:47

Tithi	10Krishna-dashami (Purna, Dharma) · until 11:29 more
Nakshatra	Rohini, pada 3 (fixed, Prajapati (Brahma - Creator), Moon) · until 14:21 more
Yoga	Dhruva (“fixed, constant (the Pole Star)”, auspicious) · until 06:32 more
Karana	Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 11:29 more
Vara	Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Vrishabha (Taurus)

Changes during the day

from 06:32	yoga Vyaghata
from 11:29	tithi Krishna-ekadashi
from 11:29	karana Bava
from 14:21	nakshatra Mrigashirsha
from 22:04	karana Balava
from 03:08 (09.08)	yoga Harshana

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:02
Sunrise	04:47
Noon	12:35
Sunset	20:21
End of twilight	21:06
Moonrise	23:24
Moonset	17:57
Day length	15 h 34 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 11:29	from 14:21

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Rohini (04:47–14:21) is good for sowing.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Mrigashirsha (14:21–20:21) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 04:47–11:29: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Amrita Siddhi Yoga 04:47–11:29 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:47–14:21

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:47–11:29 Amrita Siddhi turned to poison 11:29–14:21 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 11:29–14:21 Hutashana Yoga 11:29–04:49 (09.08)

Anandadi: Shrivatsa 04:47–14:21 Anandadi: Vajra 14:21–04:49 (09.08)

Bhadra in heaven: 00:51–11:29; Bhadra Puchha 02:24–03:28; Bhadra Mukha 03:28–05:15
Gandanta (tithi): 11:08–11:50

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:40–04:14
Abhijit Muhurta	12:03–13:05
Vijaya Muhurta	15:10–16:12
Godhuli	20:21–20:38
Pradosha	20:21–22:03
Nishitha	00:18–00:52 (09.08)
Amrita Kalam	11:24–12:53, 04:12–05:40 (09.08)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	08:41–10:37
Yamaganda	14:31–16:28
Gulika Kalam	04:47–06:44
Dur Muhurta	04:47–05:49, 05:49–06:52
Varjyam	06:58–08:27, 19:27–20:55

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 04:47–05:47, 08:47–14:49, 19:24–20:21

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 04:47–05:47, 08:47–14:49, 19:24–20:21
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 04:47–05:47, 08:47–14:49, 19:24–20:21
Bathing, washing hair	average throughout the daytime

Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Rohini until 14:21, Mrigashirsha from 14:21; tithi Krishna-dashami until 11:29, Krishna-ekadashi from 11:29; lagna Karka 04:47, Simha 05:47, Kanya 08:47, Tula 11:48, Vrischika 14:49, Dhanu 17:33, Makara 19:24

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Rohini (until 14:21) — destruction of all misfortunes; Mrigashirsha (from 14:21) — abundance (well-being, prosperity); Saturday — decline of physical strength.

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

Favourable day · score S = +4

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

Auspicious time begins after 11:29

+4 Amrita Siddhi Yoga 04:47–11:29+1 Anandadi: Shrivatsa 04:47–14:21+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:47–14:21+1 Yoga Dhruva 04:47–06:320 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 11:29–14:21 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Chaturmasya0 Hutashana Yoga 11:29–04:49 (09.08) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:47–11:29 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:47–14:21 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Yoga Vyaghata 06:32–09:370 Anandadi: Vajra 14:21–04:49 (09.08)−1 Amrita Siddhi turned to poison 11:29–14:21−1 Vishti (Bhadra) 04:47–11:29−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)

Panchanga at sunrise 04:47

Summary	Unfavourable day — many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower), Krakacha Yoga
Month	Ashadha (amanta) · Shravana (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Parabhava (No. 40) · Shaka 1948 · Vikram 2083 more
Period	Chaturmasya
Festivals	Kamika Ekadashi

At sunrise 04:49

Tithi	11Krishna-ekadashi (Nanda, Rudra) · until 08:35 more
Nakshatra	Mrigashirsha, pada 3 (soft, Soma (Chandra, Moon), Mars) · until 12:13 more
Yoga	Harshana (“delighting”, auspicious) · until 23:34 more
Karana	Balava (movable) · until 08:35 more
Vara	Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Mithuna (Gemini)

Changes during the day

from 08:35	tithi Krishna-dvadashi
from 08:35	karana Kaulava
from 12:13	nakshatra Ardra
from 19:04	karana Taitila
from 23:34	yoga Vajra

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:04
Sunrise	04:49
Noon	12:35
Sunset	20:19
End of twilight	21:04
Moonrise	none
Moonset	18:58
Day length	15 h 29 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 08:35	from 12:13

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Mrigashirsha (04:49–12:13) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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Festivals and periods

Kamika Ekadashi · Vishnu

The Ekadashi of the dark half of Ashadha (Shravana in North India), the first within Chaturmasya. Vishnu is worshipped with tulasi leaves, and oil lamps are lit.

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 11:29 (08.08)–08:35
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Parana (breaking the fast): 04:51–05:31 (10.08)

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Dwipushkar Yoga 08:35–12:13

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:49–08:35 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:35–04:51 (10.08) Hutashana Yoga 08:35–04:51 (10.08) Krakacha Yoga 08:35–04:51 (10.08)

Anandadi: Saumya 04:49–12:13 Anandadi: Dhwanksha 12:13–04:51 (10.08)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:41–04:15
Abhijit Muhurta	12:03–13:05
Vijaya Muhurta	15:09–16:11
Godhuli	20:19–20:36
Pradosha	20:19–22:01
Nishitha	00:18–00:52 (10.08)
Amrita Kalam	04:12–05:40, 00:54–02:20 (10.08)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	18:23–20:19
Yamaganda	12:34–14:30
Gulika Kalam	16:27–18:23
Dur Muhurta	18:15–19:17
Varjyam	19:49–21:16

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 04:49–05:43, 08:44–12:13

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 04:49–05:43, 08:44–12:13
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 04:49–05:43, 08:44–12:13
Bathing, washing hair	average 04:49–08:35, 08:44–17:29, 19:20–20:19

Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Mrigashirsha until 12:13, Ardra from 12:13; tithi Krishna-ekadashi until 08:35, Krishna-dvadashi from 08:35; lagna Karka 04:49, Simha 05:43, Kanya 08:44, Tula 11:44, Vrischika 14:45, Dhanu 17:29, Makara 19:20

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Mrigashirsha (until 12:13) — abundance (well-being, prosperity); Ardra (from 12:13) — sadness; Sunday — physical well-being.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Unfavourable day · score S = −7

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

+1 Anandadi: Saumya 04:49–12:13+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:49–12:13+1 Yoga Harshana 04:49–23:340 Chaturmasya0 Dwipushkar Yoga 08:35–12:13−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 12:13–04:51 (10.08)−1 Anandadi: Dhwanksha 12:13–04:51 (10.08)−2 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:35–04:51 (10.08)−2 Hutashana Yoga 08:35–04:51 (10.08)−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:49–08:35−3 Krakacha Yoga 08:35–04:51 (10.08)

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

Panchanga at sunrise 04:49

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Kshaya tithi, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
Month	Ashadha (amanta) · Shravana (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Parabhava (No. 40) · Shaka 1948 · Vikram 2083 more
Period	Chaturmasya
Festivals	Soma Pradosha · Shravana Somvar

At sunrise 04:51

Tithi	12Krishna-dvadashi (Bhadra, Sun (Ravi)) · until 05:31 more
Nakshatra	Ardra, pada 4 (sharp, Rudra (Roaring, angry image of Shiva), Rahu) · until 09:57 more
Yoga	Vajra (“diamond, thunderbolt”, inauspicious) · until 19:57 more
Karana	Taitila (movable) · until 05:31 more
Vara	Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Mithuna (Gemini)

Changes during the day

from 05:31	tithi Krishna-trayodashi (kshaya: not present at any sunrise)
from 05:31	karana Gara
from 09:57	nakshatra Punarvasu
from 15:57	karana Vanija
from 19:57	yoga Siddhi
from 02:24 (11.08)	tithi Krishna-chaturdashi
from 02:24 (11.08)	karana Vishti

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:06
Sunrise	04:51
Noon	12:35
Sunset	20:17
End of twilight	21:01
Moonrise	00:39
Moonset	19:36
Day length	15 h 25 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 05:31	from 09:57

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Punarvasu (09:57–20:17) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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Festivals and periods

Soma Pradosha · Shiva

A Pradosha falling on a Monday — the day of the Moon and Shiva: especially favourable for the fulfilment of wishes and for family well-being.

Rule: pradosha vyapini: 3 muhurtas after sunset, 20:17–22:00
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Shravana Somvar · Shiva

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

Rule: by weekday

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:51–05:31

Anandadi: Kaladanda 04:51–09:57 Anandadi: Dhumra 09:57–04:53 (11.08)

Bhadra on earth: 02:24–12:53 (11.08); Bhadra Mukha 02:24–04:09 (11.08); Bhadra Puchha 11:51–12:54 (11.08)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:43–04:17
Abhijit Muhurta	12:03–13:05
Vijaya Muhurta	15:08–16:10
Godhuli	20:17–20:34
Pradosha	20:17–22:00
Nishitha	00:18–00:52 (11.08)
Amrita Kalam	none on this day

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	06:47–08:42
Yamaganda	10:38–12:34
Gulika Kalam	14:30–16:25
Dur Muhurta	13:05–14:06, 16:10–17:12
Varjyam	20:48–22:15

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 04:51–05:39, 08:40–20:17

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 04:51–05:39, 08:40–20:17
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 04:51–05:39, 08:40–20:17
Bathing, washing hair	good 04:51–05:39, 08:40–09:57

Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Ardra until 09:57, Punarvasu from 09:57; tithi Krishna-dvadashi until 05:31, Krishna-trayodashi from 05:31; lagna Karka 04:51, Simha 05:39, Kanya 08:40, Tula 11:40, Vrischika 14:41, Dhanu 17:25, Makara 19:16

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Ardra (until 09:57) — sadness; Punarvasu (from 09:57) — strength of spirit (bravery, resilience); 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

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −2

Avoid starting important matters: Kshaya tithi

+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious nakshatra 09:57–04:53 (11.08)0 Yoga Siddhi 19:57–04:53 (11.08)0 Chaturmasya0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:51–05:31−1 Anandadi: Kaladanda 04:51–09:57−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 04:51–09:57−2 Kshaya tithi

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 04:51

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Krishna Chaturdashi, Bhadra on earth
Month	Ashadha (amanta) · Shravana (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Parabhava (No. 40) · Shaka 1948 · Vikram 2083 more
Period	Chaturmasya
Festivals	Masik Shivaratri

At sunrise 04:53

Tithi	14Krishna-chaturdashi (Rikta, Kali) · until 23:23 more
Nakshatra	Punarvasu, pada 4 (movable, Aditi, Jupiter) · until 07:39 more
Yoga	Siddhi (“success, accomplishment”, auspicious) · until 16:22 more
Karana	Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 12:53 more
Vara	Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Karka (Cancer)

Changes during the day

from 07:39	nakshatra Pushya
from 12:53	karana Shakuni
from 16:22	yoga Vyatipata
from 23:23	tithi Amavasya
from 23:23	karana Chatushpada

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:08
Sunrise	04:53
Noon	12:34
Sunset	20:15
End of twilight	20:59
Moonrise	02:14
Moonset	19:57
Day length	15 h 21 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 07:39

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 (04:53–07:39) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Pushya (07:39–20:15) is good for sowing.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 04:53–12:53: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Shakuni 12:53–20:15: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it (it is suitable for sowing).
Krishna-chaturdashi 04:53–20:15: according to the Kalaprakashika, ploughing on Chaturdashi puts the owner’s life in danger.

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Festivals and periods

Masik Shivaratri · Shiva

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

Rule: nishitha vyapini: midnight, 00:17–00:52 (12.08)
the tithi does not cover midnight — the day with the tithi in Pradosha is chosen

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Anandadi: Sthira 04:53–07:39 Anandadi: Vardhamana 07:39–04:55 (12.08)

Bhadra on earth: 02:24–12:53; Bhadra Mukha 02:24–04:09; Bhadra Puchha 11:51–12:54

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:44–04:19
Abhijit Muhurta	12:03–13:04
Vijaya Muhurta	15:07–16:09
Godhuli	20:15–20:32
Pradosha	20:15–21:59
Nishitha	00:17–00:52 (12.08)
Amrita Kalam	05:29–06:56, 23:40–01:08 (12.08)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	16:24–18:19
Yamaganda	08:43–10:39
Gulika Kalam	12:34–14:29
Dur Muhurta	07:57–08:59, 23:43–00:17 (12.08)
Varjyam	14:56–16:23

Haircut and shaving

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

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

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

Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Punarvasu until 07:39, Pushya from 07:39; tithi Krishna-chaturdashi; lagna Karka 04:53, Simha 05:35, Kanya 08:36, Tula 11:36, Vrischika 14:37, Dhanu 17:21, Makara 19:13

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Punarvasu (until 07:39) — strength of spirit (bravery, resilience); Pushya (from 07:39) — increase in wealth; Tuesday — harm to longevity.

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

Krishna-chaturdashi 04:53–20:15: a Rikta and Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Bhadra on earth 04:53–12:53: 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 16:22–20:15: auspicious undertakings, including haircuts, are avoided during this yoga (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −4

Avoid starting important matters: Krishna Chaturdashi, Bhadra on earth

+2 Yoga Siddhi 04:53–16:22+2 Pushya 07:39–04:55 (12.08)+1 Anandadi: Vardhamana 07:39–04:55 (12.08)0 Chaturmasya−1 Vyatipata 16:22–04:55 (12.08)−1 Eclipse nearby−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−3 Krishna Chaturdashi 04:53–23:23−3 Bhadra on earth 04:53–12:53

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 04:53

Summary	Unfavourable day — Eclipse, many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower)
Month	Ashadha (amanta) · Shravana (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Parabhava (No. 40) · Shaka 1948 · Vikram 2083 more
Period	Chaturmasya
Festivals	Ashadha Amavasya (Deep Amavasya) · Karkidaka Vavu · Solar eclipse, total (visible until setting)

At sunrise 04:55

Tithi	30Amavasya (Purna, Pitris (ancestors)) · until 20:36 more
Nakshatra	Pushya, pada 4 (light, Brhaspati, Saturn) · until 05:30 more
Yoga	Vyatipata (“calamity, downfall”, inauspicious) · until 12:56 more
Karana	Chatushpada (fixed, inauspicious) · until 09:57 more
Vara	Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Karka (Cancer)

Changes during the day

from 05:30	nakshatra Ashlesha
from 09:57	karana Naga
from 12:56	yoga Variyana
from 20:36	tithi Shukla-pratipat
from 20:36	karana Kimstughna
from 03:36 (13.08)	nakshatra Magha

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:11
Sunrise	04:55
Noon	12:34
Sunset	20:12
End of twilight	20:56
Moonrise	03:55
Moonset	20:11
Day length	15 h 17 min

Sky

New moon (Amavasya)	20:36
Solar eclipse, total	greatest eclipse 20:45, magnitude 1.039
Visibility	visible until setting: 20:03–20:12, maximum eclipse here 20:12, magnitude 0.173
Sutak	08:03–21:41

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 05:30

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Pushya (04:55–05:30) is good for sowing.
Chatushpada 04:55–09:57: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Naga 09:57–20:12: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

Ashadha Amavasya (Deep Amavasya) · Pitris (ancestors)

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

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 23:23 (11.08)–20:36
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Karkidaka Vavu · Pitris (ancestors)

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

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 23:23 (11.08)–20:36
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Samvartaka Yoga 20:36–04:57 (13.08)

Anandadi: Matanga 04:55–05:30 Anandadi: Chara 03:36–04:57 (13.08) Anandadi: Rakshasa 05:30–03:36 (13.08)

Gandanta (tithi): 20:15–20:58
Gandanta (nakshatra): 22:03–09:12 (13.08)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:45–04:20
Abhijit Muhurta	none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday
Vijaya Muhurta	15:06–16:08
Godhuli	20:12–20:30
Pradosha	20:12–21:57
Nishitha	00:17–00:52 (13.08)
Amrita Kalam	02:08–03:36 (13.08)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	12:34–14:28
Yamaganda	06:50–08:44
Gulika Kalam	10:39–12:34
Dur Muhurta	12:03–13:04
Varjyam	17:17–18:46

Haircut and shaving

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

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

Cutting hair, shaving	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Bathing, washing hair	average 04:55–05:31, 08:32–17:17, 19:09–20:12

Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Pushya until 05:30, Ashlesha from 05:30; tithi Amavasya; lagna Karka 04:55, Simha 05:31, Kanya 08:32, Tula 11:32, Vrischika 14:33, Dhanu 17:17, Makara 19:09

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Pushya (until 05:30) — increase in wealth; Ashlesha (from 05:30) — physical affliction (suffering); Wednesday — favour of the authorities.

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

Eclipse: no haircuts or shaving on the day of an eclipse or during Sutak (08:03–20:12).
Amavasya 04:55–20:12: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Vyatipata 04:55–12:56: 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

Unfavourable day · score S = −7

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

Avoid starting important matters: Amavasya, Vyatipata

+2 Pushya 04:55–05:30+1 Auspicious weekday0 Yoga Variyana 12:56–04:57 (13.08)0 Anandadi: Matanga 04:55–05:300 Chaturmasya−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 05:30–03:36 (13.08)−1 Anandadi: Rakshasa 05:30–03:36 (13.08)−3 Amavasya 04:55–20:36−3 Eclipse−3 Vyatipata 04:55–12:56

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

Panchanga at sunrise 04:55

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Fierce or sharp nakshatra, Gandanta
Month	Shravana (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Parabhava (No. 40) · Shaka 1948 · Vikram 2083 more
Period	Chaturmasya

At sunrise 04:57

Tithi	1Shukla-pratipat (Nanda, Brahma) · until 18:12 more
Nakshatra	Magha, pada 1 (fierce, Pitris or Pitars - ancestors of the clan, forefathers, Ketu) · until 02:08 (14.08) more Gandamula
Yoga	Variyana (“excellent, best”, auspicious) · until 09:46 more
Karana	Kimstughna (fixed) · until 07:21 more
Vara	Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Simha (Leo)

Changes during the day

from 07:21	karana Bava
from 09:46	yoga Parigha
from 18:12	tithi Shukla-dvitya
from 18:12	karana Balava
from 02:08 (14.08)	nakshatra Purva-Phalguni

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:13
Sunrise	04:57
Noon	12:34
Sunset	20:10
End of twilight	20:53
Moonrise	05:33
Moonset	20:21
Day length	15 h 13 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 18:12

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Magha (04:57–20:10) is good for sowing, for root crops.
Kimstughna 04:57–07:21: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Anandadi: Musala 04:57–02:08 (14.08) Anandadi: Gada 02:08–04:59 (14.08)

Gandanta (nakshatra): 22:03 (12.08)–09:12
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Magha

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:47–04:22
Abhijit Muhurta	12:03–13:04
Vijaya Muhurta	15:06–16:06
Godhuli	20:10–20:28
Pradosha	20:10–21:56
Nishitha	00:17–00:52 (14.08)
Amrita Kalam	23:53–01:23 (14.08)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	14:28–16:22
Yamaganda	04:57–06:51
Gulika Kalam	08:45–10:39
Dur Muhurta	10:01–11:02, 16:06–17:07
Varjyam	14:52–16:22

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 04:57–05:27, 08:28–14:29, 18:12–20:10

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 04:57–05:27, 08:28–14:29, 18:12–20:10
Cutting fingernails	average 04:57–05:27, 08:28–14:29, 18:12–20:10
Cutting toenails	average 04:57–05:27, 08:28–14:29, 19:05–20:09
Bathing, washing hair	average 04:57–05:27, 08:28–17:13, 18:12–20:10

Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Magha; tithi Shukla-pratipat until 18:12, Shukla-dvitya from 18:12; lagna Karka 04:57, Simha 05:27, Kanya 08:28, Tula 11:28, Vrischika 14:29, Dhanu 17:13, Makara 19:05, Kumbha 20:09

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Magha — loss of property; Thursday — success.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −3

+1 Yoga Variyana 04:57–09:46+1 Auspicious weekday0 Auspicious tithi 18:12–04:59 (14.08)0 Chaturmasya−1 Anandadi: Musala 04:57–02:08 (14.08)−1 Yoga Parigha 09:46–20:22−1 Eclipse nearby−1 Gandanta 04:57–09:12−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 04:57–02:08 (14.08)

Panchanga at sunrise 04:57

Summary	Favourable day — Anandadi: Siddhi, Auspicious weekday
Month	Shravana (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Parabhava (No. 40) · Shaka 1948 · Vikram 2083 more
Period	Chaturmasya
Festivals	Chandra Darshan

At sunrise 04:59

Tithi	2Shukla-dvitya (Bhadra, Vidhatr) · until 16:17 more
Nakshatra	Purva-Phalguni, pada 1 (fierce, Bhaga (Share, Distributor) - god of wealth and family, Venus) · until 01:13 (15.08) more
Yoga	Parigha (“bolt, barrier”, inauspicious) · until 06:58 more
Karana	Balava (movable) · until 05:10 more
Vara	Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Simha (Leo)

Changes during the day

from 05:10	karana Kaulava
from 06:58	yoga Shiva
from 16:17	tithi Shukla-tritya
from 16:17	karana Taitila
from 01:13 (15.08)	nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni
from 03:33 (15.08)	karana Gara
from 04:39 (15.08)	yoga Siddha

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:15
Sunrise	04:59
Noon	12:34
Sunset	20:08
End of twilight	20:51
Moonrise	07:06
Moonset	20:28
Day length	15 h 09 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 16:17

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Phalguni (04:59–20:08) is good for root crops.

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Festivals and periods

Chandra Darshan · Chandra (the Moon)

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

Rule: first visible lunar crescent, 20:08–20:28
on the first evenings the crescent sets almost together with the Sun (northern latitudes) — the day is chosen by the Yallop crescent visibility criterion
Crescent Moon above the horizon after sunset: 20:08–20:28

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 04:59–01:13 (15.08) Ravi Yoga 01:13–05:01 (15.08)

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:59–16:17 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 01:13–05:01 (15.08)

Anandadi: Siddhi 04:59–01:13 (15.08) Anandadi: Shubha 01:13–05:01 (15.08)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:48–04:23
Abhijit Muhurta	12:03–13:04
Vijaya Muhurta	15:05–16:05
Godhuli	20:08–20:26
Pradosha	20:08–21:54
Nishitha	00:16–00:52 (15.08)
Amrita Kalam	19:03–20:36

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	10:40–12:33
Yamaganda	16:20–18:14
Gulika Kalam	06:52–08:46
Dur Muhurta	08:00–09:01, 13:04–14:04
Varjyam	09:50–11:22

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average throughout the daytime

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average throughout the daytime
Cutting fingernails	average throughout the daytime
Cutting toenails	average 04:59–05:23, 08:24–14:25, 16:17–20:08
Bathing, washing hair	average throughout the daytime

Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Purva-Phalguni; tithi Shukla-dvitya until 16:17, Shukla-tritya from 16:17; lagna Karka 04:59, Simha 05:23, Kanya 08:24, Tula 11:24, Vrischika 14:25, Dhanu 17:09, Makara 19:01, Kumbha 20:05

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Purva-Phalguni — ill health; Friday — universal respect.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Favourable day · score S = +4

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

+1 Anandadi: Siddhi 04:59–01:13 (15.08)+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 04:59–16:17+1 Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 04:59–01:13 (15.08)+1 Yoga Shiva 06:58–04:39 (15.08)0 Chaturmasya0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:59–16:17 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 04:59–01:13 (15.08)

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

Panchanga at sunrise 04:59

Summary	Favourable day — Yoga Siddha, Ravi Yoga; auspicious time — until 14:59
Month	Shravana (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Parabhava (No. 40) · Shaka 1948 · Vikram 2083 more
Period	Chaturmasya
Festivals	Hariyali Teej

At sunrise 05:01

Tithi	3Shukla-tritya (Jaya, Vishnu) · until 14:59 more
Nakshatra	Uttara-Phalguni, pada 1 (fixed, Aryaman (Lord of Hospitality), Sun) · until 00:55 (16.08) more
Yoga	Siddha (“perfected, accomplished”, auspicious) · until 02:51 (16.08) more
Karana	Gara (movable) · until 14:59 more
Vara	Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Simha (Leo)

Changes during the day

from 14:59	tithi Shukla-chaturti
from 14:59	karana Vanija
from 00:55 (16.08)	nakshatra Hasta
from 02:35 (16.08)	karana Vishti
from 02:51 (16.08)	yoga Sadhya

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:17
Sunrise	05:01
Noon	12:34
Sunset	20:05
End of twilight	20:48
Moonrise	08:35
Moonset	20:34
Day length	15 h 04 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 14:59

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Phalguni (05:01–20:05) is good for sowing.

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Festivals and periods

Hariyali Teej · Shiva and Parvati

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

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 16:17 (14.08)–14:59
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 05:01–00:55 (16.08) Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 14:59–05:03 (16.08)

Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 05:01–14:59 Yamaghanta 00:55–05:03 (16.08)

Anandadi: Utpata 05:01–00:55 (16.08) Anandadi: Mrityu 00:55–05:03 (16.08)

Bhadra in the netherworld: 02:35–14:23 (16.08); Bhadra Mukha 02:41–04:38 (16.08); Bhadra Puchha 13:12–14:23 (16.08)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:50–04:25
Abhijit Muhurta	12:03–13:03
Vijaya Muhurta	15:04–16:04
Godhuli	20:05–20:23
Pradosha	20:05–21:53
Nishitha	00:16–00:52 (16.08)
Amrita Kalam	17:49–19:23

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	08:47–10:40
Yamaganda	14:26–16:19
Gulika Kalam	05:01–06:54
Dur Muhurta	05:01–06:01, 06:01–07:01
Varjyam	08:19–09:54

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 05:01–14:59

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 05:01–14:59
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 05:01–14:59
Bathing, washing hair	average 05:01–17:05, 18:57–20:01

Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni; tithi Shukla-tritya until 14:59, Shukla-chaturti from 14:59; lagna Karka 05:01, Simha 05:19, Kanya 08:20, Tula 11:20, Vrischika 14:21, Dhanu 17:05, Makara 18:57, Kumbha 20:01

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Uttara-Phalguni — destruction of all diseases; Saturday — decline of physical strength.

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

Shukla-chaturti 14:59–20:05: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Favourable day · score S = +4

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

Auspicious time ends by 14:59

+2 Yoga Siddha 05:01–02:51 (16.08)+2 Ravi Yoga 05:01–00:55 (16.08)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 05:01–00:55 (16.08)+1 Auspicious tithi 05:01–14:590 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 05:01–14:59 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Anandadi: Utpata 05:01–00:55 (16.08) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Chaturmasya0 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 14:59–05:03 (16.08) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Rikta tithi 14:59–05:03 (16.08)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)

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

Panchanga at sunrise 05:01

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Amrita Siddhi Yoga, Anandadi: Manasa; cons: Vishti (Bhadra), Rikta tithi
Month	Shravana (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Parabhava (No. 40) · Shaka 1948 · Vikram 2083 more
Period	Chaturmasya
Festivals	Vinayaka Chaturthi

At sunrise 05:03

Tithi	4Shukla-chaturti (Rikta, Yama) · until 14:23 more
Nakshatra	Hasta, pada 1 (light, Savitar (Animating, Awakening), Moon) · until 01:20 (17.08) more
Yoga	Sadhya (“attainable, amenable”, auspicious) · until 01:38 (17.08) more
Karana	Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 14:23 more
Vara	Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Kanya (Virgo)

Changes during the day

from 14:23	tithi Shukla-panchami
from 14:23	karana Bava
from 01:20 (17.08)	nakshatra Chitra
from 01:38 (17.08)	yoga Shubha
from 02:21 (17.08)	karana Balava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:20
Sunrise	05:03
Noon	12:33
Sunset	20:03
End of twilight	20:46
Moonrise	10:00
Moonset	20:41
Day length	15 h 00 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 14:23

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Hasta (05:03–20:03) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 05:03–14:23: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

Vinayaka Chaturthi · Ganesha

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

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

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Amrita Siddhi Yoga 05:03–14:23 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 05:03–01:20 (17.08) Ravi Yoga 01:20–05:04 (17.08)

Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:03–14:23 Amrita Siddhi turned to poison 14:23–01:20 (17.08)

Anandadi: Manasa 05:03–01:20 (17.08) Anandadi: Padma 01:20–05:04 (17.08)

Bhadra in the netherworld: 02:35–14:23; Bhadra Mukha 02:41–04:38; Bhadra Puchha 13:12–14:23

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:51–04:27
Abhijit Muhurta	12:03–13:03
Vijaya Muhurta	15:03–16:03
Godhuli	20:03–20:21
Pradosha	20:03–21:51
Nishitha	00:16–00:52 (17.08)
Amrita Kalam	19:14–20:52

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	18:11–20:03
Yamaganda	12:33–14:25
Gulika Kalam	16:18–18:11
Dur Muhurta	18:03–19:03
Varjyam	09:28–11:06

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 14:23–20:03

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 14:23–20:03
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 14:23–20:03
Bathing, washing hair	average 08:16–20:03

Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Hasta; tithi Shukla-chaturti until 14:23, Shukla-panchami from 14:23; lagna Karka 05:03, Simha 05:15, Kanya 08:16, Tula 11:16, Vrischika 14:17, Dhanu 17:01, Makara 18:53, Kumbha 19:57

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Hasta — imparting radiance (to the person); Sunday — physical well-being.

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

Shukla-chaturti 05:03–14:23: 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.

+4 Amrita Siddhi Yoga 05:03–14:23+1 Anandadi: Manasa 05:03–01:20 (17.08)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 05:03–01:20 (17.08)+1 Yoga Sadhya 05:03–01:38 (17.08)0 Auspicious tithi 14:23–05:04 (17.08)0 Chaturmasya0 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 05:03–01:20 (17.08) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:03–14:23 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Amrita Siddhi turned to poison 14:23–01:20 (17.08)−2 Rikta tithi 05:03–14:23−2 Vishti (Bhadra) 05:03–14:23

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

Panchanga at sunrise 05:03

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Sankranti day, Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra)
Month	Shravana (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Parabhava (No. 40) · Shaka 1948 · Vikram 2083 more
Period	Chaturmasya
Festivals	Naga Panchami · Simha Sankranti · Skanda Shashti · Shravana Somvar

At sunrise 05:04

Tithi	5Shukla-panchami (Purna, Soma) · until 14:30 more
Nakshatra	Chitra, pada 1 (soft, Tvashtri (Heavenly Architect) or Vishwakarma (Vastu God), Mars) · until 02:29 (18.08) more
Yoga	Shubha (“goodness, happiness”, auspicious) · until 00:59 (18.08) more
Karana	Balava (movable) · until 14:30 more
Vara	Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Kanya (Virgo)

Changes during the day

from 14:30	tithi Shukla-shashti
from 14:30	karana Kaulava
from 00:59 (18.08)	yoga Shukla
from 02:29 (18.08)	nakshatra Swati
from 02:50 (18.08)	karana Taitila

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:22
Sunrise	05:04
Noon	12:33
Sunset	20:01
End of twilight	20:43
Moonrise	11:24
Moonset	20:49
Day length	14 h 56 min

Sky

Simha Sankranti	05:29 — the Sun enters Simha (Leo)

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 14:30

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Chitra (05:04–20:01) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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Festivals and periods

Naga Panchami · Nagas

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

Rule: purvahna vyapini: before noon, 05:04–12:33
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Simha Sankranti · Surya

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

Rule: by the moment of Sankranti, 05:04–05:29
on the day the Sun enters the sign

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, 14:30–05:06 (18.08)
the tithi begins between sunrise and sunset

Shravana Somvar · Shiva

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

Rule: by weekday

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 05:04–05:29 Ravi Yoga 02:29–05:06 (18.08)

Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 05:04–02:29 (18.08) Hutashana Yoga 14:30–05:06 (18.08) Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 14:30–05:06 (18.08)

Anandadi: Chhatra 02:29–05:06 (18.08) Anandadi: Mudgara 05:04–02:29 (18.08)

Gandanta (tithi): 14:06–14:55

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:52–04:28
Abhijit Muhurta	12:03–13:02
Vijaya Muhurta	15:02–16:02
Godhuli	20:01–20:19
Pradosha	20:01–21:50
Nishitha	00:15–00:52 (18.08)
Amrita Kalam	19:46–21:27

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	06:57–08:49
Yamaganda	10:41–12:33
Gulika Kalam	14:25–16:17
Dur Muhurta	13:02–14:02, 16:02–17:01
Varjyam	09:43–11:24

Haircut and shaving

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

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

Cutting hair, shaving	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Bathing, washing hair	good 08:12–16:57, 18:49–19:53

Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Chitra; tithi Shukla-panchami until 14:30, Shukla-shashti from 14:30; lagna Karka 05:04, Simha 05:11, Kanya 08:12, Tula 11:12, Vrischika 14:13, Dhanu 16:57, Makara 18:49, Kumbha 19:53

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Chitra — improvement of well-being; Monday — clear, bright complexion.

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

Sankranti at 05:29 — a Parva day: no haircuts or shaving on this day (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −2

Avoid starting important matters: Sankranti day

+2 Yoga Shubha 05:04–00:59 (18.08)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 05:04–02:29 (18.08)+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 05:04–14:300 Ravi Yoga 05:04–05:290 Chaturmasya0 Surya Dagdha tithi 14:30–05:06 (18.08)−1 Hutashana Yoga 14:30–05:06 (18.08)−1 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 14:30–05:06 (18.08)−1 Anandadi: Mudgara 05:04–02:29 (18.08)−1 Sankranti day−3 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 05:04–02:29 (18.08)

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

Panchanga at sunrise 05:04

Summary	Favourable day — Ravi Yoga, Anandadi: Dhwaja
Month	Shravana (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Parabhava (No. 40) · Shaka 1948 · Vikram 2083 more
Period	Chaturmasya

At sunrise 05:06

Tithi	6Shukla-shashti (Nanda, Kartikeya) · until 15:21 more
Nakshatra	Swati, pada 1 (movable, Waiu (Wind), Rahu) · until 04:17 (19.08) more
Yoga	Shukla (“bright, pure”, auspicious) · until 00:53 (19.08) more
Karana	Taitila (movable) · until 15:21 more
Vara	Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Tula (Libra)

Changes during the day

from 15:21	tithi Shukla-saptami
from 15:21	karana Gara
from 00:53 (19.08)	yoga Brahma
from 04:01 (19.08)	karana Vanija
from 04:17 (19.08)	nakshatra Vishakha

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:24
Sunrise	05:06
Noon	12:33
Sunset	19:58
End of twilight	20:40
Moonrise	12:47
Moonset	20:59
Day length	14 h 51 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 15:21

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Swati (05:06–19:58) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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Festivals and periods

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 05:06–04:17 (19.08) Tripushkar Yoga 04:17–05:08 (19.08)

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:06–15:21 Hutashana Yoga 15:21–05:08 (19.08) Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 15:21–05:08 (19.08)

Anandadi: Dhwaja 05:06–04:17 (19.08) Anandadi: Shrivatsa 04:17–05:08 (19.08)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:54–04:30
Abhijit Muhurta	12:03–13:02
Vijaya Muhurta	15:01–16:01
Godhuli	19:58–20:17
Pradosha	19:58–21:48
Nishitha	00:15–00:52 (19.08)
Amrita Kalam	18:49–20:32

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	16:15–18:07
Yamaganda	08:49–10:41
Gulika Kalam	12:32–14:24
Dur Muhurta	08:05–09:04, 23:38–00:15 (19.08)
Varjyam	08:30–10:13

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 08:08–14:09, 15:21–19:58

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 08:08–14:09, 15:21–19:58
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 08:08–14:09, 15:21–19:58
Bathing, washing hair	average 08:08–19:58

Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Swati; tithi Shukla-shashti until 15:21, Shukla-saptami from 15:21; lagna Karka 05:06, Simha 05:07, Kanya 08:08, Tula 11:08, Vrischika 14:09, Dhanu 16:53, Makara 18:45, Kumbha 19:49

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Swati — relief from all suffering; Tuesday — harm to longevity.

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Favourable day · score S = +4

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

+2 Ravi Yoga 05:06–04:17 (19.08)+1 Anandadi: Dhwaja 05:06–04:17 (19.08)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 05:06–04:17 (19.08)+1 Yoga Shukla 05:06–00:53 (19.08)0 Auspicious tithi 15:21–05:08 (19.08)0 Chaturmasya0 Hutashana Yoga 15:21–05:08 (19.08) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:06–15:21 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Tripushkar Yoga 04:17–05:08 (19.08)0 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 15:21–05:08 (19.08) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)

Panchanga at sunrise 05:06

Summary	Best day — Yoga Brahma, Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi); auspicious time — until 16:50
Month	Shravana (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Parabhava (No. 40) · Shaka 1948 · Vikram 2083 more
Period	Chaturmasya

At sunrise 05:08

Tithi	7Shukla-saptami (Bhadra, Indra) · until 16:50 more
Nakshatra	Vishakha, pada 1 (mixed, Indra and Agni, Jupiter) · until 06:38 (20.08) more
Yoga	Brahma (“Brahma, sacred knowledge”, auspicious) · until 01:14 (20.08) more
Karana	Vanija (movable) · until 16:50 more
Vara	Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Tula (Libra)

Changes during the day

from 16:50	tithi Shukla-ashtami
from 16:50	karana Vishti
from 01:14 (20.08)	yoga Indra

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:26
Sunrise	05:08
Noon	12:33
Sunset	19:56
End of twilight	20:38
Moonrise	14:10
Moonset	21:13
Day length	14 h 47 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 16:50

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 (05:08–19:56) is good for sowing, for root crops.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 16:50–19:56: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:08–16:50

Hutashana Yoga 16:50–05:10 (20.08) Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 16:50–05:10 (20.08)

Anandadi: Prajapati all day

Bhadra in the netherworld: 16:50–00:00 (20.08); Bhadra Puchha 18:46–20:04; Bhadra Mukha 20:04–22:14
Bhadra in heaven: 00:00–05:46 (20.08)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:55–04:32
Abhijit Muhurta	none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday
Vijaya Muhurta	15:00–15:59
Godhuli	19:56–20:14
Pradosha	19:56–21:47
Nishitha	00:15–00:52 (20.08)
Amrita Kalam	20:58–22:44

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	12:32–14:23
Yamaganda	06:59–08:50
Gulika Kalam	10:41–12:32
Dur Muhurta	12:03–13:02
Varjyam	10:26–12:11

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 05:08–16:50

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 05:08–16:50
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 05:08–16:50
Bathing, washing hair	average 05:08–16:50, 18:41–19:45

Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Vishakha; tithi Shukla-saptami until 16:50, Shukla-ashtami from 16:50; lagna Simha 05:08, Kanya 08:04, Tula 11:04, Vrischika 14:06, Dhanu 16:49, Makara 18:41, Kumbha 19:45

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Vishakha — loss of money; Wednesday — favour of the authorities.

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

Shukla-ashtami 16:50–19:56: 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 = +6

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

Auspicious time ends by 16:50

+2 Yoga Brahma 05:08–01:14 (20.08)+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:08–16:50+1 Anandadi: Prajapati all day+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 05:08–16:500 Chaturmasya0 Ashtami 16:50–05:10 (20.08)0 Hutashana Yoga 16:50–05:10 (20.08)0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 16:50–05:10 (20.08)0 Vishti (Bhadra) 16:50–00:00 (20.08)

Panchanga at sunrise 05:08

Summary	Favourable day — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Yoga Indra; auspicious time — after 18:48
Month	Shravana (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Parabhava (No. 40) · Shaka 1948 · Vikram 2083 more
Period	Chaturmasya
Festivals	Masik Durgashtami

At sunrise 05:10

Tithi	8Shukla-ashtami (Jaya, Vasus) · until 18:48 more
Nakshatra	Vishakha, pada 4 (mixed, Indra and Agni, Jupiter) · until 06:38 more
Yoga	Indra (“Indra, lord”, auspicious) · until 01:55 (21.08) more
Karana	Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 05:46 more
Vara	Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Vrischika (Scorpio)

Changes during the day

from 05:46	karana Bava
from 06:38	nakshatra Anuradha
from 18:48	tithi Shukla-navami
from 18:48	karana Balava
from 01:55 (21.08)	yoga Vaidhriti

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:28
Sunrise	05:10
Noon	12:33
Sunset	19:54
End of twilight	20:35
Moonrise	15:30
Moonset	21:34
Day length	14 h 43 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 06:38	from 18:48

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, Vishakha (05:10–06:38) is good for sowing, for root crops.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Anuradha (06:38–19:54) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 05:10–05:46: 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 16:50 (19.08)–18:48
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 06:38–05:12 (21.08)

Krakacha Yoga 05:10–18:48 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:10–18:48 Hutashana Yoga 18:48–05:12 (21.08) Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 18:48–05:12 (21.08)

Anandadi: Vardhamana 05:10–06:38 Anandadi: Ananda 06:38–05:12 (21.08)

Bhadra in heaven: 00:00–05:46

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:56–04:33
Abhijit Muhurta	12:02–13:01
Vijaya Muhurta	14:59–15:58
Godhuli	19:54–20:12
Pradosha	19:54–21:45
Nishitha	00:14–00:52 (21.08)
Amrita Kalam	21:47–23:34

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	14:22–16:13
Yamaganda	05:10–07:01
Gulika Kalam	08:51–10:42
Dur Muhurta	10:05–11:04, 15:58–16:57
Varjyam	11:06–12:53

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 08:00–16:45

Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Vishakha until 06:38, Anuradha from 06:38; tithi Shukla-ashtami until 18:48, Shukla-navami from 18:48; lagna Simha 05:10, Kanya 08:00, Tula 11:00, Vrischika 14:02, Dhanu 16:45, Makara 18:37, Kumbha 19:41

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Vishakha (until 06:38) — loss of money; Anuradha (from 06:38) — loss of money. In general Anuradha is favourable, but not for the very first shaving, cutting or trimming of hair (“vapanam”); Thursday — success.

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

Shukla-ashtami 05:10–18:48: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Shukla-navami 18:48–19:54: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Favourable day · score S = +4

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

Auspicious time begins after 18:48

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 06:38–05:12 (21.08)+2 Yoga Indra 05:10–01:55 (21.08)+1 Anandadi: Ananda 06:38–05:12 (21.08)+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious nakshatra 06:38–05:12 (21.08)0 Chaturmasya0 Hutashana Yoga 18:48–05:12 (21.08) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 18:48–05:12 (21.08) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:10–18:48 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Vishti (Bhadra) 05:10–05:46−1 Ashtami 05:10–18:48−3 Krakacha Yoga 05:10–18:48

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

Panchanga at sunrise 05:10

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Vaidhriti, Rikta tithi
Month	Shravana (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Parabhava (No. 40) · Shaka 1948 · Vikram 2083 more
Period	Chaturmasya

At sunrise 05:12

Tithi	9Shukla-navami (Rikta, Serpent (Naga)) · until 21:06 more
Nakshatra	Anuradha, pada 4 (soft, Mitra (Friend), Saturn) · until 09:23 more
Yoga	Vaidhriti (“without support, discord”, inauspicious) · until 02:48 (22.08) more
Karana	Balava (movable) · until 07:56 more
Vara	Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Vrischika (Scorpio)

Changes during the day

from 07:56	karana Kaulava
from 09:23	nakshatra Jyestha
from 21:06	tithi Shukla-dashami
from 21:06	karana Taitila
from 02:48 (22.08)	yoga Vishkambha

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:31
Sunrise	05:12
Noon	12:32
Sunset	19:51
End of twilight	20:32
Moonrise	16:42
Moonset	22:06
Day length	14 h 38 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 09:23

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Anuradha (05:12–09:23) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Jyestha (09:23–19:51) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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Festivals and periods

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 05:12–09:23 Ravi Yoga 09:23–05:14 (22.08)

Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:12–21:06 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 09:23–05:14 (22.08) Hutashana Yoga 21:06–05:14 (22.08)

Anandadi: Chara 09:23–05:14 (22.08) Anandadi: Rakshasa 05:12–09:23

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:58–04:35
Abhijit Muhurta	12:02–13:01
Vijaya Muhurta	14:58–15:57
Godhuli	19:51–20:10
Pradosha	19:51–21:44
Nishitha	00:14–00:51 (22.08)
Amrita Kalam	02:26–04:14 (22.08)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	10:42–12:32
Yamaganda	16:11–18:01
Gulika Kalam	07:02–08:52
Dur Muhurta	08:08–09:07, 13:01–14:00
Varjyam	15:40–17:28

Haircut and shaving

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

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

Cutting hair, shaving	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Bathing, washing hair	average 05:12–16:41, 18:33–19:37

Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Anuradha until 09:23, Jyestha from 09:23; tithi Shukla-navami; lagna Simha 05:12, Kanya 07:56, Tula 10:57, Vrischika 13:58, Dhanu 16:41, Makara 18:33, Kumbha 19:37

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Anuradha (until 09:23) — loss of money. In general Anuradha is favourable, but not for the very first shaving, cutting or trimming of hair (“vapanam”); Jyestha (from 09:23) — loss (reduction) of landed property (real estate); Friday — universal respect.

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

Shukla-navami 05:12–19:51: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Vaidhriti 05:12–19:51: 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).
Friday: B. V. Raman advises against cutting nails (the rating above is the site’s summary, which uses the same weekdays for nails as for haircuts, so Friday counts as auspicious).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = +1

Avoid starting important matters: Vaidhriti

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 05:12–09:23+2 Ravi Yoga 09:23–05:14 (22.08)+1 Anandadi: Chara 09:23–05:14 (22.08)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 05:12–09:23+1 Auspicious weekday0 Chaturmasya0 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 09:23–05:14 (22.08) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:12–21:06 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 09:23–05:14 (22.08)−1 Anandadi: Rakshasa 05:12–09:23−2 Rikta tithi 05:12–21:06−3 Vaidhriti 05:12–02:48 (22.08)

Panchanga at sunrise 05:12

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Ravi Yoga, Auspicious tithi; cons: Fierce or sharp nakshatra, Surya Dagdha tithi
Month	Shravana (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Parabhava (No. 40) · Shaka 1948 · Vikram 2083 more
Period	Chaturmasya

At sunrise 05:14

Tithi	10Shukla-dashami (Purna, Dharma) · until 23:30 more
Nakshatra	Jyestha, pada 3 (sharp, Indra (Leader of the Gods), Mercury) · until 12:19 more Gandamula
Yoga	Vishkambha (“prop, bolt”, inauspicious) · until 03:44 (23.08) more
Karana	Taitila (movable) · until 10:18 more
Vara	Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Vrischika (Scorpio)

Changes during the day

from 10:18	karana Gara
from 12:19	nakshatra Mula
from 23:30	tithi Shukla-ekadashi
from 23:30	karana Vanija
from 03:44 (23.08)	yoga Priti

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:33
Sunrise	05:14
Noon	12:32
Sunset	19:49
End of twilight	20:30
Moonrise	17:39
Moonset	22:55
Day length	14 h 34 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise

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 (05:14–12:19) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Mula (12:19–19:49) is good for sowing, for root crops.

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Festivals and periods

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga all day

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:14–23:30 Hutashana Yoga 23:30–05:16 (23.08)

Anandadi: Musala 05:14–12:19 Anandadi: Gada 12:19–05:16 (23.08)

Gandanta (nakshatra): 05:35–19:03
Gandanta (tithi): 23:04–23:57
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Jyestha
Surya Dagdha tithi: Shukla-dashami

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:59–04:37
Abhijit Muhurta	12:02–13:01
Vijaya Muhurta	14:57–15:55
Godhuli	19:49–20:08
Pradosha	19:49–21:42
Nishitha	00:13–00:51 (23.08)
Amrita Kalam	none on this day

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	08:53–10:42
Yamaganda	14:21–16:10
Gulika Kalam	05:14–07:03
Dur Muhurta	05:14–06:12, 06:12–07:11
Varjyam	none on this day

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 07:52–13:54, 18:29–19:34

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 07:52–13:54, 18:29–19:34
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 07:52–13:54, 18:29–19:34
Bathing, washing hair	average 07:52–16:38, 18:29–19:34

Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Jyestha until 12:19, Mula from 12:19; tithi Shukla-dashami; lagna Simha 05:14, Kanya 07:52, Tula 10:53, Vrischika 13:54, Dhanu 16:38, Makara 18:29, Kumbha 19:34

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Jyestha (until 12:19) — loss (reduction) of landed property (real estate); Mula (from 12:19) — ruin of the family; Saturday — decline of physical strength.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = −1

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

+2 Ravi Yoga all day+1 Auspicious tithi 05:14–23:300 Chaturmasya0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:14–23:30 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Anandadi: Musala 05:14–12:19−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Surya Dagdha tithi 05:14–23:30−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 05:14–12:19

Panchanga at sunrise 05:14

Summary	Best day — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Ravi Yoga; auspicious time — after 15:14
Month	Shravana (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Parabhava (No. 40) · Shaka 1948 · Vikram 2083 more
Period	Chaturmasya
Festivals	Shravana Putrada Ekadashi (Pavitra)

At sunrise 05:16

Tithi	11Shukla-ekadashi (Nanda, Rudra) · until 01:49 (24.08) more
Nakshatra	Mula, pada 3 (sharp, Nirriti (Goddess of Destruction or Alakshmi), Ketu) · until 15:14 more Gandamula
Yoga	Priti (“love, affection”, auspicious) · until 04:34 (24.08) more
Karana	Vanija (movable) · until 12:41 more
Vara	Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Dhanu (Sagittarius)

Changes during the day

from 12:41	karana Vishti
from 15:14	nakshatra Purva-Ashadha
from 01:49 (24.08)	tithi Shukla-dvadashi
from 01:49 (24.08)	karana Bava
from 04:34 (24.08)	yoga Ayushman

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:35
Sunrise	05:16
Noon	12:32
Sunset	19:46
End of twilight	20:27
Moonrise	18:20
Moonset	none
Day length	14 h 30 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 15:14

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 (05:16–15:14) is good for sowing, for root crops.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Ashadha (15:14–19:46) is good for root crops.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 12:41–19:46: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

Shravana Putrada Ekadashi (Pavitra) · Vishnu

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

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 23:30 (22.08)–01:49 (24.08)
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Parana (breaking the fast): 13:57–16:51 (24.08)

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 05:16–15:14 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 05:16–15:14 Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 05:16–15:14

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:16–01:49 (24.08) Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 01:49–05:18 (24.08) Hutashana Yoga 01:49–05:18 (24.08) Krakacha Yoga 01:49–05:18 (24.08)

Anandadi: Siddhi 05:16–15:14 Anandadi: Shubha 15:14–05:18 (24.08)

Bhadra in the netherworld: 12:41–01:49 (24.08); Bhadra Puchha 17:55–19:14; Bhadra Mukha 19:14–21:26
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Mula

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:00–04:38
Abhijit Muhurta	12:02–13:00
Vijaya Muhurta	14:56–15:54
Godhuli	19:46–20:05
Pradosha	19:46–21:41
Nishitha	00:13–00:51 (24.08)
Amrita Kalam	08:04–09:51

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	17:57–19:46
Yamaganda	12:31–14:20
Gulika Kalam	16:09–17:57
Dur Muhurta	17:50–18:48
Varjyam	13:27–15:14, 01:56–03:43 (24.08)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 07:49–13:50, 18:25–19:30

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 07:49–13:50, 18:25–19:30
Cutting fingernails	bad throughout the daytime
Cutting toenails	average 07:49–13:50, 18:25–19:30
Bathing, washing hair	average 07:49–19:46

Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Mula until 15:14, Purva-Ashadha from 15:14; tithi Shukla-ekadashi; lagna Simha 05:16, Kanya 07:49, Tula 10:49, Vrischika 13:50, Dhanu 16:34, Makara 18:25, Kumbha 19:30

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Mula (until 15:14) — ruin of the family; Purva-Ashadha (from 15:14) — ruin of the family; Sunday — physical well-being.

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

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 15:14

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 05:16–15:14+2 Ravi Yoga 05:16–15:14+1 Anandadi: Siddhi 05:16–15:14+1 Yoga Priti 05:16–04:34 (24.08)+1 Auspicious tithi 05:16–01:49 (24.08)+1 Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 05:16–15:140 Chaturmasya0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:16–01:49 (24.08) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Vishti (Bhadra) 12:41–01:49 (24.08)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 05:16–15:14

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 05:16

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Anandadi: Utpata, Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi)
Month	Shravana (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Parabhava (No. 40) · Shaka 1948 · Vikram 2083 more
Period	Chaturmasya
Festivals	Shravana Somvar

At sunrise 05:18

Tithi	12Shukla-dvadashi (Bhadra, Sun (Ravi)) · until 03:51 (25.08) more
Nakshatra	Purva-Ashadha, pada 3 (fierce, Varuna, Venus) · until 17:58 more
Yoga	Ayushman (“long-lived”, auspicious) · until 05:11 (25.08) more
Karana	Bava (movable) · until 14:52 more
Vara	Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Dhanu (Sagittarius)

Changes during the day

from 14:52	karana Balava
from 17:58	nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha
from 03:51 (25.08)	tithi Shukla-triodashi
from 03:51 (25.08)	karana Kaulava
from 05:11 (25.08)	yoga Saubhagya

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:37
Sunrise	05:18
Noon	12:32
Sunset	19:44
End of twilight	20:24
Moonrise	18:46
Moonset	00:01
Day length	14 h 25 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 17:58

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, Purva-Ashadha (05:18–17:58) is good for root crops.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Ashadha (17:58–19:44) is good for sowing.

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Festivals and periods

Shravana Somvar · Shiva

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

Rule: by weekday

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:18–03:51 (25.08)

Anandadi: Utpata 05:18–17:58 Anandadi: Mrityu 17:58–05:20 (25.08)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:02–04:40
Abhijit Muhurta	12:02–13:00
Vijaya Muhurta	14:55–15:53
Godhuli	19:44–20:03
Pradosha	19:44–21:39
Nishitha	00:13–00:51 (25.08)
Amrita Kalam	12:37–14:24

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	07:06–08:54
Yamaganda	10:43–12:31
Gulika Kalam	14:19–16:07
Dur Muhurta	13:00–13:57, 15:53–16:51
Varjyam	02:46–04:31 (25.08)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 18:21–19:26

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

Cutting hair, shaving	good 18:21–19:26
Cutting fingernails	average 07:45–13:46, 17:58–19:44
Cutting toenails	good 18:21–19:26
Bathing, washing hair	good 07:45–16:30, 18:21–19:26

Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Purva-Ashadha until 17:58, Uttara-Ashadha from 17:58; tithi Shukla-dvadashi; lagna Simha 05:18, Kanya 07:45, Tula 10:45, Vrischika 13:46, Dhanu 16:30, Makara 18:21, Kumbha 19:26

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Purva-Ashadha (until 17:58) — ruin of the family; Uttara-Ashadha (from 17:58) — improved health; Monday — clear, bright complexion.

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −4

+1 Yoga Ayushman 05:18–05:11 (25.08)+1 Auspicious weekday0 Auspicious nakshatra 17:58–05:20 (25.08)0 Chaturmasya−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 05:18–17:58−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:18–03:51 (25.08)−3 Anandadi: Utpata 05:18–17:58

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 05:18

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Anandadi: Manasa, Auspicious nakshatra; cons: Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra), Tryahasparsha
Month	Shravana (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Parabhava (No. 40) · Shaka 1948 · Vikram 2083 more
Period	Chaturmasya
Festivals	Bhauma Pradosha

At sunrise 05:20

Tithi	13Shukla-triodashi (Jaya, God of Love) · until 05:29 (26.08) more the tithi will also last until tomorrow’s sunrise (tryahasparsha)
Nakshatra	Uttara-Ashadha, pada 2 (fixed, Vishva-Deva (All Gods), Sun) · until 20:21 more
Yoga	Saubhagya (“good fortune, marital happiness”, auspicious) · until 05:29 (26.08) more
Karana	Kaulava (movable) · until 16:43 more
Vara	Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Makara (Capricorn)

Changes during the day

from 16:43	karana Taitila
from 20:21	nakshatra Shravana

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:39
Sunrise	05:20
Noon	12:31
Sunset	19:41
End of twilight	20:22
Moonrise	19:03
Moonset	01:18
Day length	14 h 21 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise

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 (05:20–19:41) 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, 19:41–21:37
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) all day Ravi Yoga 20:21–05:22 (26.08)

Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 05:20–20:21

Anandadi: Manasa 05:20–13:48 Anandadi: Padma 13:48–22:06 Anandadi: Lumbaka 22:06–05:22 (26.08)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:03–04:42
Abhijit Muhurta	12:02–12:59
Vijaya Muhurta	14:54–15:52
Godhuli	19:41–20:01
Pradosha	19:41–21:37
Nishitha	00:12–00:51 (26.08)
Amrita Kalam	13:19–15:05

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	16:06–17:54
Yamaganda	08:55–10:43
Gulika Kalam	12:31–14:18
Dur Muhurta	08:12–09:10, 23:34–00:12 (26.08)
Varjyam	00:41–02:24 (26.08)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average throughout the daytime

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average throughout the daytime
Cutting fingernails	average 07:41–13:42, 18:18–19:22
Cutting toenails	average throughout the daytime
Bathing, washing hair	average throughout the daytime

Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha; tithi Shukla-triodashi; lagna Simha 05:20, Kanya 07:41, Tula 10:41, Vrischika 13:42, Dhanu 16:26, Makara 18:18, Kumbha 19:22

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 = −2

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

+1 Anandadi: Manasa 05:20–13:48+1 Auspicious nakshatra 05:20–20:21+1 Yoga Saubhagya all day+1 Auspicious tithi all day0 Chaturmasya0 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) all day (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−2 Tryahasparsha−3 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 05:20–20:21

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

Panchanga at sunrise 05:20

Summary	Best day — Ravi Yoga, Anandadi: Chhatra
Month	Shravana (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Parabhava (No. 40) · Shaka 1948 · Vikram 2083 more
Period	Chaturmasya
Festivals	Onam (Thiruvonam)

At sunrise 05:22

Tithi	13Shukla-triodashi (Jaya, God of Love) · until 05:29 more vriddhi: the same tithi also prevailed at yesterday’s sunrise
Nakshatra	Shravana, pada 2 (movable, Shri Vishnu, Moon) · until 22:18 more
Yoga	Saubhagya (“good fortune, marital happiness”, auspicious) · until 05:29 more
Karana	Taitila (movable) · until 05:29 more
Vara	Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Makara (Capricorn)

Changes during the day

from 05:29	tithi Shukla-chaturdashi
from 05:29	karana Gara
from 05:29	yoga Shobhana
from 18:08	karana Vanija
from 22:18	nakshatra Dhanishtha

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:42
Sunrise	05:22
Noon	12:31
Sunset	19:39
End of twilight	20:19
Moonrise	19:14
Moonset	02:41
Day length	14 h 16 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 05:29

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Shravana (05:22–19:39) is good for sowing.
Shukla-chaturdashi 05:29–19:39: 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, 07:46
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 05:22–22:18

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:22–05:29 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 22:18–05:24 (27.08)

Anandadi: Chhatra 05:22–22:18 Anandadi: Mitra 22:18–05:24 (27.08)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:05–04:43
Abhijit Muhurta	none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday
Vijaya Muhurta	14:53–15:50
Godhuli	19:39–19:58
Pradosha	19:39–21:36
Nishitha	00:12–00:51 (27.08)
Amrita Kalam	11:03–12:47

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	12:30–14:17
Yamaganda	07:09–08:56
Gulika Kalam	10:43–12:30
Dur Muhurta	12:02–12:59
Varjyam	02:32–04:14 (27.08)

Haircut and shaving

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

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

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

Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Shravana; tithi Shukla-triodashi until 05:29, Shukla-chaturdashi from 05:29; lagna Simha 05:22, Kanya 07:37, Tula 10:37, Vrischika 13:38, Dhanu 16:22, Makara 18:14, Kumbha 19:18

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 05:29–19:39: a Rikta and Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Best day · score S = +5

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

+2 Ravi Yoga 05:22–22:18+1 Anandadi: Chhatra 05:22–22:18+1 Auspicious nakshatra 05:22–22:18+1 Yoga Saubhagya 05:22–05:29+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 05:22–05:290 Chaturmasya0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:22–05:29 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−2 Rikta tithi 05:29–05:24 (27.08)

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

Panchanga at sunrise 05:22

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Bhadra on earth, Rikta tithi
Month	Shravana (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Parabhava (No. 40) · Shaka 1948 · Vikram 2083 more
Period	Chaturmasya
Festivals	Raksha Bandhan · Purnima Vrat

At sunrise 05:24

Tithi	14Shukla-chaturdashi (Rikta, Kali) · until 06:39 more
Nakshatra	Dhanishtha, pada 2 (movable, Vasu (kind) - 8 phenomena of nature, assistants of Indra, Mars) · until 23:45 more
Yoga	Shobhana (“splendid, beautiful”, auspicious) · until 05:25 more
Karana	Vanija (movable) · until 06:39 more
Vara	Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Makara (Capricorn)

Changes during the day

from 05:25	yoga Atiganda
from 06:39	tithi Purnima
from 06:39	karana Vishti
from 19:02	karana Bava
from 23:45	nakshatra Shatabhisha
from 04:58 (28.08)	yoga Sukarma

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:44
Sunrise	05:24
Noon	12:31
Sunset	19:36
End of twilight	20:16
Moonrise	19:23
Moonset	04:04
Day length	14 h 12 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 06:39

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:

Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 06:39–19:02: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Shukla-chaturdashi 05:24–06:39: according to the Kalaprakashika, ploughing on Chaturdashi puts the owner’s life in danger.

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Festivals and periods

Raksha Bandhan

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

Rule: pradosha vyapini: 3 muhurtas after sunset, 19:36–21:34
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), 11:05–13:55
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Purnima at sunrise (holy bath, charity): 28.08

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:39–05:26 (28.08)

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:24–06:39

Anandadi: Shrivatsa 05:24–23:45 Anandadi: Vajra 23:45–05:26 (28.08)

Bhadra in the netherworld: 06:39–11:05
Bhadra on earth: 11:05–19:02; Bhadra Puchha 14:40–15:54; Bhadra Mukha 15:54–17:57
Dosha-free Panchaka: 11:05–00:54 (01.09)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:06–04:45
Abhijit Muhurta	12:02–12:58
Vijaya Muhurta	14:52–15:49
Godhuli	19:36–19:56
Pradosha	19:36–21:34
Nishitha	00:11–00:51 (28.08)
Amrita Kalam	12:43–14:25

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	14:17–16:03
Yamaganda	05:24–07:10
Gulika Kalam	08:57–10:44
Dur Muhurta	10:08–11:05, 15:49–16:46
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	good 07:33–16:18, 18:10–19:14

Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Dhanishtha; tithi Shukla-chaturdashi until 06:39, Purnima from 06:39; lagna Simha 05:24, Kanya 07:33, Tula 10:33, Vrischika 13:34, Dhanu 16:18, Makara 18:10, Kumbha 19:14

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 05:24–06:39: a Rikta and Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Purnima 06:39–19:36: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Bhadra on earth 11:05–19:02: no shaving or haircuts during Vishti Karana (according to the Muhurta Chintamani, Bhadra does harm when it is on earth; in heaven and in the netherworld its influence on earth is weak).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −1

Avoid starting important matters: Bhadra on earth

+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:39–05:26 (28.08)+1 Anandadi: Shrivatsa 05:24–23:45+1 Auspicious nakshatra 05:24–23:45+1 Yoga Shobhana 05:24–05:25+1 Auspicious weekday0 Chaturmasya0 Yoga Atiganda 05:25–07:470 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:24–06:39−1 Eclipse nearby−1 Panchaka 11:05–05:26 (28.08)−2 Rikta tithi 05:24–06:39−3 Bhadra on earth 11:05–19:02

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

Panchanga at sunrise 05:24

Summary	Best day — Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Anandadi: Saumya; auspicious time — after 07:18
Month	Shravana (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Parabhava (No. 40) · Shaka 1948 · Vikram 2083 more
Period	Chaturmasya
Festivals	Varalakshmi Vrat · Shravana Purnima (Narali Purnima) · Lunar eclipse, partial (not visible here)

At sunrise 05:26

Tithi	15Purnima (Purna, Vishvedevas) · until 07:18 more
Nakshatra	Shatabhisha, pada 1 (movable, Varuna, Rahu) · until 00:43 (29.08) more
Yoga	Sukarma (“good deed”, auspicious) · until 04:06 (29.08) more
Karana	Bava (movable) · until 07:18 more
Vara	Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Kumbha (Aquarius)

Changes during the day

from 07:18	tithi Krishna-pratipat
from 07:18	karana Balava
from 19:26	karana Kaulava
from 00:43 (29.08)	nakshatra Purva-Bhadra
from 04:06 (29.08)	yoga Dhriti

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:46
Sunrise	05:26
Noon	12:30
Sunset	19:34
End of twilight	20:14
Moonrise	19:30
Moonset	05:27
Day length	14 h 07 min

Sky

Full moon (Purnima)	07:18
Lunar eclipse, partial	greatest eclipse 07:12, magnitude 0.930
Phases	Penumbral eclipse begins 04:24 Partial eclipse begins 05:33 Partial eclipse ends 08:52 Penumbral eclipse ends 10:01
Visibility	not visible here (below the horizon); only the penumbral phase is visible 04:24–05:27

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 07:18

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Shatabhisha (05:26–19:34) is good for sowing.

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Festivals and periods

Varalakshmi Vrat · Lakshmi

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

Rule: by weekday

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 06:39 (27.08)–07:18
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Fast on the eve (Purnima Vrat): 27.08

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:18–05:28 (29.08)

Anandadi: Saumya 05:26–00:43 (29.08) Anandadi: Dhwanksha 00:43–05:28 (29.08)

Dosha-free Panchaka: 11:05 (27.08)–00:54 (01.09)
Gandanta (tithi): 06:53–07:42

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:07–04:46
Abhijit Muhurta	12:02–12:58
Vijaya Muhurta	14:51–15:48
Godhuli	19:34–19:54
Pradosha	19:34–21:33
Nishitha	00:11–00:51 (29.08)
Amrita Kalam	17:14–18:54

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	10:44–12:30
Yamaganda	16:02–17:48
Gulika Kalam	07:12–08:58
Dur Muhurta	08:15–09:12, 12:58–13:55
Varjyam	07:15–08:55

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 07:18–19:34

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 07:18–19:34
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 07:18–19:34
Bathing, washing hair	good 07:29–16:14, 18:06–19:10

Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Shatabhisha; tithi Purnima until 07:18, Krishna-pratipat from 07:18; lagna Simha 05:26, Kanya 07:29, Tula 10:29, Vrischika 13:30, Dhanu 16:14, Makara 18:06, Kumbha 19:10

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 05:26–07:18: 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

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 07:18

+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:18–05:28 (29.08)+1 Anandadi: Saumya 05:26–00:43 (29.08)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 05:26–00:43 (29.08)+1 Yoga Sukarma 05:26–04:06 (29.08)+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 07:18–05:28 (29.08)0 Chaturmasya−1 Eclipse (not visible here)−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 05:26

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Fierce or sharp nakshatra, Panchaka
Month	Shravana (amanta) · Bhadrapada (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Parabhava (No. 40) · Shaka 1948 · Vikram 2083 more
Period	Chaturmasya

At sunrise 05:28

Tithi	1Krishna-pratipat (Nanda, Brahma) · until 07:27 more
Nakshatra	Purva-Bhadra, pada 1 (fierce, Aja Ekapad - sunbeam or lightning strike, Jupiter) · until 01:12 (30.08) more
Yoga	Dhriti (“steadfastness, firmness”, auspicious) · until 02:52 (30.08) more
Karana	Kaulava (movable) · until 07:27 more
Vara	Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Kumbha (Aquarius)

Changes during the day

from 07:27	tithi Krishna-dvitya
from 07:27	karana Taitila
from 19:20	karana Gara
from 01:12 (30.08)	nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra
from 02:52 (30.08)	yoga Shula

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:48
Sunrise	05:28
Noon	12:30
Sunset	19:31
End of twilight	20:11
Moonrise	19:36
Moonset	06:50
Day length	14 h 03 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 07:27

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Bhadra (05:28–19:31) is good for root crops.

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Festivals and periods

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Tripushkar Yoga 07:27–01:12 (30.08)

Anandadi: Kaladanda 05:28–01:12 (30.08) Anandadi: Dhumra 01:12–05:30 (30.08)

Dosha-free Panchaka: 11:05 (27.08)–00:54 (01.09)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:09–04:48
Abhijit Muhurta	12:01–12:58
Vijaya Muhurta	14:50–15:46
Godhuli	19:31–19:51
Pradosha	19:31–21:31
Nishitha	00:11–00:50 (30.08)
Amrita Kalam	17:02–18:40

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	08:59–10:44
Yamaganda	14:15–16:00
Gulika Kalam	05:28–07:13
Dur Muhurta	05:28–06:24, 06:24–07:20
Varjyam	07:15–08:53

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: bad throughout the daytime

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

Cutting hair, shaving	bad throughout the daytime
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	bad throughout the daytime
Bathing, washing hair	average 07:27–16:10, 18:02–19:06

Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Purva-Bhadra; tithi Krishna-pratipat until 07:27, Krishna-dvitya from 07:27; lagna Simha 05:28, Kanya 07:25, Tula 10:25, Vrischika 13:26, Dhanu 16:10, Makara 18:02, Kumbha 19:06

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

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −3

+1 Yoga Dhriti 05:28–02:52 (30.08)+1 Auspicious tithi 05:28–07:270 Chaturmasya0 Tripushkar Yoga 07:27–01:12 (30.08)−1 Anandadi: Kaladanda 05:28–01:12 (30.08)−1 Eclipse nearby−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Panchaka all day−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 05:28–01:12 (30.08)

Panchanga at sunrise 05:28

Summary	Best day — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Anandadi: Sthira; auspicious time — until 18:47
Month	Shravana (amanta) · Bhadrapada (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Parabhava (No. 40) · Shaka 1948 · Vikram 2083 more
Period	Chaturmasya

At sunrise 05:30

Tithi	2Krishna-dvitya (Bhadra, Vidhatr) · until 07:07 more
Nakshatra	Uttara-Bhadra, pada 1 (fixed, Ahirbudhyana (Serpent of the Deep - Milky Way under the horizon), Saturn) · until 01:15 (31.08) more
Yoga	Shula (“spear, sharp pain”, inauspicious) · until 01:16 (31.08) more
Karana	Gara (movable) · until 07:07 more
Vara	Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Mina (Pisces)

Changes during the day

from 07:07	tithi Krishna-tritya
from 07:07	karana Vanija
from 18:47	karana Vishti
from 01:15 (31.08)	nakshatra Revati
from 01:16 (31.08)	yoga Ganda

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:50
Sunrise	05:30
Noon	12:30
Sunset	19:29
End of twilight	20:08
Moonrise	19:42
Moonset	08:14
Day length	13 h 59 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 07:07

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Bhadra (05:30–19:29) is good for sowing.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 18:47–19:29: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 05:30–01:15 (31.08)

Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 07:07–01:15 (31.08)

Anandadi: Sthira 05:30–01:15 (31.08) Anandadi: Vardhamana 01:15–05:32 (31.08)

Bhadra on earth: 18:47–06:21 (31.08); Bhadra Puchha 02:17–03:27 (31.08); Bhadra Mukha 03:27–05:23 (31.08)
Dosha-free Panchaka: 11:05 (27.08)–00:54 (01.09)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:10–04:50
Abhijit Muhurta	12:01–12:57
Vijaya Muhurta	14:49–15:45
Godhuli	19:29–19:49
Pradosha	19:29–21:29
Nishitha	00:10–00:50 (31.08)
Amrita Kalam	20:26–22:02

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	17:44–19:29
Yamaganda	12:29–14:14
Gulika Kalam	15:59–17:44
Dur Muhurta	17:37–18:33
Varjyam	10:49–12:25

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 07:07–18:47

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 07:07–18:47
Cutting fingernails	average 07:21–13:22, 17:58–18:47
Cutting toenails	average 07:07–18:47
Bathing, washing hair	average throughout the daytime

Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra; tithi Krishna-dvitya until 07:07, Krishna-tritya from 07:07; lagna Simha 05:30, Kanya 07:21, Tula 10:21, Vrischika 13:22, Dhanu 16:06, Makara 17:58, Kumbha 19:02

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Uttara-Bhadra — a good life; Sunday — physical well-being.

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

Bhadra on earth 18:47–19:29: 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

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 18:47

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 05:30–01:15 (31.08)+1 Anandadi: Sthira 05:30–01:15 (31.08)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 05:30–01:15 (31.08)+1 Auspicious tithi 05:30–07:070 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 07:07–01:15 (31.08) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Chaturmasya0 Bhadra on earth 18:47–05:32 (31.08)−1 Panchaka all day

Panchanga at sunrise 05:30

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Kshaya tithi, Rikta tithi
Month	Shravana (amanta) · Bhadrapada (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Parabhava (No. 40) · Shaka 1948 · Vikram 2083 more
Period	Chaturmasya
Festivals	Kajari Teej · Sankashti Chaturthi (Heramba)

At sunrise 05:32

Tithi	3Krishna-tritya (Jaya, Vishnu) · until 06:21 more
Nakshatra	Revati, pada 1 (soft, Pushan (Prosperous), Mercury) · until 00:54 (01.09) more Gandamula
Yoga	Ganda (“danger, knot”, inauspicious) · until 23:21 more
Karana	Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 06:21 more
Vara	Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Mina (Pisces)

Changes during the day

from 06:21	tithi Krishna-chaturti (kshaya: not present at any sunrise)
from 06:21	karana Bava
from 17:49	karana Balava
from 23:21	yoga Vriddhi
from 00:54 (01.09)	nakshatra Ashwini
from 05:12 (01.09)	tithi Krishna-panchami
from 05:12 (01.09)	karana Kaulava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:52
Sunrise	05:32
Noon	12:30
Sunset	19:26
End of twilight	20:05
Moonrise	19:50
Moonset	09:40
Day length	13 h 54 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 06:21

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Revati (05:32–19:26) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 05:32–06:21: 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 07:07 (30.08)–06:21
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Sankashti Chaturthi (Heramba) · Ganesha

Rule: at moonrise, 19:50
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Anandadi: Matanga 05:32–00:54 (01.09) Anandadi: Rakshasa 00:54–05:34 (01.09)

Bhadra on earth: 18:47 (30.08)–06:21; Bhadra Puchha 02:17–03:27; Bhadra Mukha 03:27–05:23
Dosha-free Panchaka: 11:05 (27.08)–00:54 (01.09)
Gandanta (nakshatra): 19:01–06:45 (01.09)
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Revati

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:11–04:51
Abhijit Muhurta	12:01–12:57
Vijaya Muhurta	14:48–15:44
Godhuli	19:26–19:46
Pradosha	19:26–21:28
Nishitha	00:10–00:50 (01.09)
Amrita Kalam	22:32–00:06 (01.09)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	07:16–09:00
Yamaganda	10:45–12:29
Gulika Kalam	14:13–15:58
Dur Muhurta	12:57–13:52, 15:44–16:39
Varjyam	13:04–14:39

Haircut and shaving

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

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

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

Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Revati; tithi Krishna-tritya until 06:21, Krishna-chaturti from 06:21; lagna Simha 05:32, Kanya 07:17, Tula 10:17, Vrischika 13:18, Dhanu 16:02, Makara 17:54, Kumbha 18:58

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Revati — increase in property; Monday — clear, bright complexion.

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

Krishna-chaturti 06:21–19:26: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Bhadra on earth 05:32–06:21: no shaving or haircuts during Vishti Karana (according to the Muhurta Chintamani, Bhadra does harm when it is on earth; in heaven and in the netherworld its influence on earth is weak).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −1

Avoid starting important matters: Kshaya tithi

+1 Anandadi: Matanga 05:32–00:54 (01.09)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 05:32–00:54 (01.09)+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 05:32–06:210 Chaturmasya0 Bhadra on earth 05:32–06:21−1 Panchaka 05:32–00:54 (01.09)−2 Rikta tithi 06:21–05:12 (01.09)−2 Kshaya tithi

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

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

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

Parabhava (No. 40 of 60, “defeat, decline”) — A year of defeat: losses and setbacks for the proud; a time for humility, caution and spiritual work.
Northern samvatsara: Siddharthi (No. 53)
Shaka Samvat 1948 · Vikram Samvat 2083 · Kali Yuga 5127
Next year — Plavanga, from the new moon before Ugadi (the start of Chaitra) 7.04.2027
In South India (Shaka Samvat, lunar reckoning) the years of the 60-year cycle follow one another without a break, and the name of the year changes at Ugadi — at the start of Chaitra, on the first tithi of the bright half.

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

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

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

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

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.

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).

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.

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: 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.

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: 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.

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

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

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

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

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.

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 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.

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.

Saturday
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shatabhisha
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Purva-Bhadra
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

Krishna-tritya
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

Karka
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut

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

Kanya
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut

Tula
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut

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

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

Makara
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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)

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.

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

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

nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra
Planting and sowing are allowed.

Krishna-panchami
any undertakings

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

Krishna-shashti
plowing the ground

Anandadi: 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.

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 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

Revati
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-panchami
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-shashti
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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

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

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

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

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

Krishna-saptami
soaking seeds is allowed, digging 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.

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.

Amrita Siddhi turned to poison
If an Amrita Siddhi day falls on a tithi “forbidden” for it (Sun — 5, Mon — 6, Tue — 7, Wed — 8, Thu — 9, Fri — 10, Sat — 11), the nectar turns into poison (visha): the day is unfavourable for any new undertaking.

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

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

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

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

Ashwini
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-saptami
+1 — favourable 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.

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

Krishna-saptami (7, waning Moon)
Group: Bhadra. Deity: Indra.
The seventh day of the waning moon is ruled by Indra and this favors the start of travel, the purchase of vehicles, as well as other matters where movement is a characteristic feature.

Ashwini (1)
Meaning: Riders or Grooms
Symbol: Horse's Head
Deity: Ashwini Kumara
Type: light (kshipra, laghu) — For quick matters: trade, healing, study, travel, purchases and starting a business.
Vimshottari lord: Ketu
Shakti: quickly achieve anything

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.

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.

Krishna-ashtami
tillage and sowing are forbidden

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Wednesday
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Bharani
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-ashtami
0 — does not affect the haircut rating

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

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-ashtami (8, waning Moon)
Group: Jaya. Deity: Vasus.
The ruler of the eighth day of the waning Moon is Vasus, which favors the beginning of military operations, the construction of defenses and fortifications.

Bharani (2)
Meaning: Carrier (porter or loader)
Symbol: Yoni (bosom, source)
Deity: Yama (Dharma-raja)
Type: fierce (ugra, krura) — For destructive and dangerous tasks: demolition, work with fire and weapons, disputes; unsuitable for other auspicious undertakings (the exception is weddings: Magha is among the nakshatras for marriage).
Vimshottari lord: Venus
Shakti: take (take away) something

Balava (movable)
Deity: Brahma
Auspicious: religious rites, study, spiritual and charitable work.
A karana is half a tithi; there are 60 of them in a lunar month.

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

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

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

Krishna-ashtami
tillage and sowing are forbidden

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

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

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.

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.

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

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

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

Krittika
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-navami
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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.

Krishna-navami (9, waning Moon)
Group: Rikta. Deity: Serpent (Naga).
The Serpent (Naga) presides over the ninth day of the waning Moon, which is suitable for struggle, destruction, coercion and for efforts to overcome obstacles.

Krittika (3)
Meaning: Cutter (chisel) or chopping
Symbol: Sharp tool (axe, razor), flame
Deity: Agni
Type: mixed (mishra, sadharana) — For everyday and routine tasks, work with fire and metal; it is better not to begin important new matters.
Vimshottari lord: Sun
Shakti: burn and ignite others

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 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

Krishna-dashami
any undertakings

nakshatra Rohini
Planting and sowing are allowed.

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

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

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

Rohini
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-dashami
0 — does not affect the haircut rating

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

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

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.

Krishna-ekadashi
plowing, pruning and weeding

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.

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.

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.

Mrigashirsha
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-ekadashi
0 — does not affect the haircut rating

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

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

Mrigashirsha (5)
Meaning: Deer head (alt. searching star)
Symbol: Deer head
Deity: Soma (Chandra, Moon)
Type: soft (mridu, maitra) — For arts and music, friendship and love, new clothes and jewellery, weddings and festivals.
Vimshottari lord: Mars
Shakti: give realization (attractiveness, shaping)

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.

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 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

Krishna-dvadashi
neutral

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

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.

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

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.

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.

Ardra
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-dvadashi
0 — does not affect the haircut rating

Krishna-dvadashi (12, waning Moon)
Group: Bhadra. Deity: Sun (Ravi).
The Sun (Ravi) rules the twelfth day of the waning Moon and this period is auspicious for religious ceremonies, lighting the sacred fire and performing one's duties.

Ardra (6)
Meaning: Tear or body fluid (wet)
Symbol: Tear or drop, rarely: diamond or man's head
Deity: Rudra (Roaring, angry image of Shiva)
Type: sharp (tikshna, daruna) — For drastic actions: surgery, severing ties, taming, exorcism, fighting diseases and enemies; unsuitable for other auspicious undertakings (the exception is weddings: Mula is among the nakshatras for marriage).
Vimshottari lord: Rahu
Shakti: give effort that leads to the achievement of the goal (and also, is able to shed sweat or blood)

Vajra (15) — “diamond, thunderbolt”
Inauspicious: sudden hindrances, a “lightning strike”; the first 3 ghatis (about 1 h 12 min) are skipped.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

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.

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

Krishna-dvadashi
neutral

Krishna-trayodashi
no pruning or felling

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).

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

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

Pushya
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-chaturdashi
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

The exact conjunction of the Sun and the Moon — the start of a new lunar month in the amanta system. A day for the ancestors and inner work.

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

The luminary sets during the eclipse: the part before setting is visible, the end is not.

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

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

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.

Samvartaka Yoga
The yoga of the “destruction of the world”: Sunday with the 7th tithi or Wednesday with the 1st. One of the worst yogas: auspicious activities are postponed.

Ashlesha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Amavasya
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Variyana (18) — “excellent, best”
Auspicious: comfort and convenience, purchases, home improvement, any auspicious deeds.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

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

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

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

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

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.

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

Shukla-pratipat
digging, plowing, planting trees

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

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.

Magha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-pratipat
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-dvitya
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

Parigha (19) — “bolt, barrier”
Inauspicious: obstacles; nothing is started in the first half of the yoga, while the second half is acceptable.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

Shukla-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

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

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

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

Shukla-tritya
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.

Purva-Phalguni
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-tritya
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shiva (20) — “auspicious, benevolent”
Auspicious: spiritual practice, mantras, worship, study with a teacher.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

Shukla-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

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-chaturti
felling trees, 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.

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.

Uttara-Phalguni
+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.

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 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

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.

Hasta
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-panchami
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

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

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

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

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

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

Shukla-panchami
do not fell trees, any undertakings

Shukla-shashti
plowing the ground

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.

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.

Chitra
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-shashti
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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

Swati (15)
Meaning: Sword
Symbol: Sword, also sprout or coral
Deity: Waiu (Wind)
Type: movable (chara, chala) — For journeys and moving house, buying vehicles, gardening, quick and temporary changes.
Vimshottari lord: Rahu
Shakti: scatter like air, move, convert

Shukla (24) — “bright, pure”
Auspicious: pure and noble deeds, religious rites, study.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

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

Shukla-shashti
plowing the ground

Shukla-saptami
soaking seeds is allowed, farming

Anandadi: 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.

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.

Swati
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-saptami
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-saptami (7, waxing Moon)
Group: Bhadra. Deity: Indra.
The seventh lunar day is ruled by Indra and this favors the start of travel, the purchase of vehicles, as well as other matters where movement is a characteristic feature.

Vishakha (16)
Meaning: Forked branch (also called Radha - gift)
Symbol: Triumphal arch for marriage, potter's wheel
Deity: Indra and Agni
Type: mixed (mishra, sadharana) — For everyday and routine tasks, work with fire and metal; it is better not to begin important new matters.
Vimshottari lord: Jupiter
Shakti: achieve (many and different goals, fruits)

Brahma (25) — “Brahma, sacred knowledge”
Especially auspicious: study, sacred rites, peace and reconciliation.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

Shukla-ashtami
tillage and sowing are forbidden

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.

Vishakha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-ashtami
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-ashtami (8, waxing Moon)
Group: Jaya. Deity: Vasus.
The ruler of the eighth lunar day is Vasu, which favors the beginning of military operations, the construction of defenses and fortifications.

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.

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

Shukla-ashtami
tillage and sowing are forbidden

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

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

Anuradha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-navami
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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.

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 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.

Jyestha
−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-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.

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

Shukla-dashami
any undertakings

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)

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.

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 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.

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.

Purva-Ashadha (20)
Meaning: Prior invincible, unsubdued
Symbol: Elephant tusk, fan or bed
Deity: Varuna
Type: fierce (ugra, krura) — For destructive and dangerous tasks: demolition, work with fire and weapons, disputes; unsuitable for other auspicious undertakings (the exception is weddings: Magha is among the nakshatras for marriage).
Vimshottari lord: Venus
Shakti: add strength, energy (regenerate)

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.

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

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

Shukla-dvadashi
neutral

nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha
Planting and sowing are allowed.

Uttara-Ashadha
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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.

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

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.

Shukla-triodashi
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

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)

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

Shravana
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-chaturdashi
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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

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

Purnima
sowing seeds, any undertakings

Dhanishtha
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Purnima
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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

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

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

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

The Moon has completely left the Earth’s shadow.

The Moon leaves the penumbra — the eclipse is over.

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

Krishna-pratipat
digging, plowing, planting trees

Krishna-pratipat
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Eclipse (not visible here)
There is an eclipse on this date, but it is not visible at this location (or it is only penumbral): Sutak and eclipse rites are not observed, the influence is weak; important undertakings are still better postponed.

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.

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

Krishna-dvitya
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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

nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra
Planting and sowing are allowed.

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

Krishna-tritya
any undertakings

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 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-tritya
any undertakings

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