Panchanga Calendar

August 2045

SamvatsaraKrodhana (59)MonthAshadha → Shravana from 13.08RituGrishma → Varsha from 13.08AyanaDakshinayanaPlace55°45′ N 37°35′ E, UTC+3 changeAyanamsaLahiri

August 2045 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 (not visible here); 27.08 — lunar eclipse, penumbral (not visible here).

Mon

Tue

Wed

Thu

Fri

Sat

Sun

1Shat3Angaraki Chaturthi

2PBh4

3UBh5after 12:15

4Rev6after 14:13

5Ashw7Kalashtami

6Bhar8

7Krit9Shravana Somvar

8Roh10

9Mrig11until 13:32

10Ard12Pradosha

11Pun14Masik Shivaratri

12Push30Shani Amavasya

13Mag1

14PPh2Chandra Darshan

15UPh3until 10:06

16Has4after 07:21

17Chit5Simha Sankranti

18Swa7

19Vish8Masik Durgashtami

20Anu9

21Jye10Shravana Somvar

22Mul11

23PAsh11after 07:10

24UAsh12Pradosha

25Shra13until 11:59

26Shra14

27Dhan15Raksha Bandhan

28Shat1

29PBh2

30UBh3Kajari Teej

31Rev4Sankashti

Day ratingBest daysFavourableOrdinaryAvoid new venturesUnfavourable

Markersafter / until HH:MM

Moon5Waxing Moon5Waning Moon15Purnima30Amavasya

Nakshatra typesfixedsoftlightmovablesharpfiercemixed

Icons this month (23)

SankashtiAmrita Siddhi YogaKalashtamiShravana SomvarEkadashiPradoshaShivaratriSolar eclipse, totalShani Amavasyaday of Amavasya (ancestor rites)Chandra DarshanHariyali TeejVinayaka ChaturthiNaga PanchamiSankrantiSkanda ShashtiGoddess (Durga, Kali)OnamVaralakshmiLunar eclipse, penumbralRaksha Bandhanday of Purnima (full moon fast and puja)Tripushkar 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

3.08 Thu — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Anandadi: Chhatra after 12:15 until 12:53
Revati (soft): for arts and music, friendship and love, new clothes and jewellery, weddings and festivals.
4.08 Fri — Amrita Siddhi Yoga, Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Anandadi: Shrivatsa after 14:13
Ashwini (light): for quick matters: trade, healing, study, travel, purchases and starting a business.
9.08 Wed — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Anandadi: Amrita until 13:32
Mrigashirsha (soft): for arts and music, friendship and love, new clothes and jewellery, weddings and festivals.
15.08 Tue — Yoga Siddha, Ravi Yoga, Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) until 10:06
Uttara-Phalguni (fixed): for what is firm and lasting: laying house foundations, housewarming, planting, weddings, taking office, long-term projects.
16.08 Wed — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Anandadi: Ananda, Auspicious nakshatra after 07:21 until 17:37
Hasta (light): for quick matters: trade, healing, study, travel, purchases and starting a business.
23.08 Wed — Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Anandadi: Shrivatsa, Yoga Priti after 07:10
Purva-Ashadha (fierce): for destructive and dangerous tasks: demolition, work with fire and weapons, disputes.
24.08 Thu — Anandadi: Saumya, Auspicious nakshatra, Yoga Ayushman
Uttara-Ashadha (fixed): for what is firm and lasting: laying house foundations, housewarming, planting, weddings, taking office, long-term projects.
25.08 Fri — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Ravi Yoga, Auspicious nakshatra until 11:59
Shravana (movable): for journeys and moving house, buying vehicles, gardening, quick and temporary changes.

Festivals

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

Special muhurta yogas

3.08 Thu Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 12:15–04:40 (04.08)
4.08 Fri Amrita Siddhi Yoga 04:40–14:13
4.08 Fri Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day
7.08 Mon Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 16:00–04:48 (08.08)
9.08 Wed Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:50–13:32
10.08 Thu Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 11:25–04:54 (11.08)
11.08 Fri Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:54–08:51
16.08 Wed Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 05:03–17:37
25.08 Fri Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day
26.08 Sat Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 05:23–06:48
29.08 Tue Tripushkar Yoga 05:29–15:38
29.08 Tue Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 15:38–05:30 (30.08)
31.08 Thu Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day

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 Tue — Anandadi: Kana, Rikta tithi, Panchaka
6.08 Sun — Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra), Fierce or sharp nakshatra, Anandadi: Kaladanda
7.08 Mon — Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra), Rikta tithi
8.08 Tue — Krakacha Yoga, Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi), Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
10.08 Thu — Kshaya tithi, Anandadi: Kana, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
11.08 Fri — Krishna Chaturdashi, Bhadra on earth, Anandadi: Utpata
12.08 Sat — Amavasya, Vyatipata, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
13.08 Sun — Yamaghanta, many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower), Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) (unfavourable day)
17.08 Thu — Kshaya tithi, Sankranti day, Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi)
20.08 Sun — Anandadi: Kana, Vaidhriti, Rikta tithi (unfavourable day)
30.08 Wed — many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower), Bhadra on earth, Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) (unfavourable day)

Sky this month

12.08 New moon (Amavasya) 20:39
12.08 Solar eclipse, total, greatest eclipse 20:41, magnitude 1.077
not visible here (outside the eclipse zone)
17.08 Simha Sankranti 02:27 — the Sun enters Simha (Leo)
27.08 Full moon (Purnima) 17:07
27.08 Lunar eclipse, penumbral, greatest eclipse 16:53, magnitude 0.683
not visible here (below the horizon)

Periods

all month Chaturmasya
30.07 14:18 – 4.08 14:13 Roga Panchaka
26.08 20:22 – 31.08 20:05 Mrityu Panchaka

Samvatsara and month

Krodhana (No. 59, “irascible”) — A year of anger: quarrels and calamities, intolerance among people. more

Northern samvatsara: Bahudhanya. Shaka Samvat 1967, Vikram Samvat 2102, Kali Yuga 5146.

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 — Anandadi: Kana, Rikta tithi
Month	Ashadha (amanta) · Shravana (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Krodhana (No. 59) · Shaka 1967 · Vikram 2102 more
Period	Chaturmasya
Festivals	Angaraki Chaturthi (Gajanana)

At sunrise 04:35

Tithi	3Krishna-tritya (Jaya, Vishnu) · until 08:47 more
Nakshatra	Shatabhisha, pada 4 (movable, Varuna, Rahu) · until 06:56 more
Yoga	Shobhana (“splendid, beautiful”, auspicious) · until 10:22 more
Karana	Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 08:47 more
Vara	Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Kumbha (Aquarius)

Changes during the day

from 06:56	nakshatra Purva-Bhadra
from 08:47	tithi Krishna-chaturti
from 08:47	karana Bava
from 10:22	yoga Atiganda
from 21:56	karana Balava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:47
Sunrise	04:35
Noon	12:36
Sunset	20:35
End of twilight	21:22
Moonrise	21:18
Moonset	08:27
Day length	16 h 00 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 06:56	from 08:47

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 (04:35–06:56) is good for sowing.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Bhadra (06:56–20:35) is good for root crops.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 04:35–08:47: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

more — lunar calendar for gardeners

Festivals and periods

Angaraki Chaturthi (Gajanana) · Ganesha

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

Rule: at moonrise, 21:18
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:35–08:47

Anandadi: Mrityu 04:35–06:56 Anandadi: Kana 06:56–04:37 (02.08)

Bhadra on earth: 19:33 (31.07)–08:47; Bhadra Puchha 04:09–05:28; Bhadra Mukha 05:28–07:40
Roga Panchaka: 14:18 (30.07)–14:13 (04.08)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:31–04:03
Abhijit Muhurta	12:03–13:07
Vijaya Muhurta	15:15–16:19
Godhuli	20:35–20:51
Pradosha	20:35–22:11
Nishitha	00:20–00:52 (02.08)
Amrita Kalam	00:50–02:37 (02.08)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	16:35–18:35
Yamaganda	08:35–10:35
Gulika Kalam	12:35–14:35
Dur Muhurta	07:47–08:51, 23:48–00:20 (02.08)
Varjyam	14:06–15:53

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	average 04:35–06:56

Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Shatabhisha until 06:56, Purva-Bhadra from 06:56; tithi Krishna-tritya until 08:47, Krishna-chaturti from 08:47; lagna Karka 04:35, Simha 06:14, Kanya 09:15, Tula 12:15, Vrischika 15:16, Dhanu 18:00, Makara 19:51

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Shatabhisha (until 06:56) — gaining strength; Purva-Bhadra (from 06:56) — facing death (dangers); Tuesday — harm to longevity.

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

Krishna-chaturti 08:47–20:35: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Bhadra on earth 04:35–08:47: 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 = −5

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

+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:35–06:56+1 Yoga Shobhana 04:35–10:22+1 Auspicious tithi 04:35–08:470 Chaturmasya0 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:35–08:47 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Yoga Atiganda 10:22–12:51−1 Bhadra on earth 04:35–08:47−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 06:56–04:37 (02.08)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Panchaka all day−1 Rikta tithi 08:47–04:37 (02.08)−3 Anandadi: Kana 06:56–04:37 (02.08)

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 04:35

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Anandadi: Padma, Auspicious weekday; cons: Rikta tithi, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
Month	Ashadha (amanta) · Shravana (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Krodhana (No. 59) · Shaka 1967 · Vikram 2102 more
Period	Chaturmasya

At sunrise 04:37

Tithi	4Krishna-chaturti (Rikta, Yama) · until 11:02 more
Nakshatra	Purva-Bhadra, pada 4 (fierce, Aja Ekapad - sunbeam or lightning strike, Jupiter) · until 09:47 more
Yoga	Atiganda (“great danger”, inauspicious) · until 11:11 more
Karana	Balava (movable) · until 11:02 more
Vara	Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Mina (Pisces)

Changes during the day

from 09:47	nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra
from 11:02	tithi Krishna-panchami
from 11:02	karana Kaulava
from 11:11	yoga Sukarma
from 00:01 (03.08)	karana Taitila

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:49
Sunrise	04:37
Noon	12:35
Sunset	20:33
End of twilight	21:20
Moonrise	21:23
Moonset	09:42
Day length	15 h 56 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 09:47	from 11:02

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Bhadra (04:37–09:47) is good for root crops.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Bhadra (09:47–20:33) is good for sowing.

more — lunar calendar for gardeners

Festivals and periods

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Anandadi: Padma 04:37–09:47 Anandadi: Lumbaka 09:47–04:39 (03.08)

Roga Panchaka: 14:18 (30.07)–14:13 (04.08)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:32–04:05
Abhijit Muhurta	none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday
Vijaya Muhurta	15:14–16:18
Godhuli	20:33–20:49
Pradosha	20:33–22:10
Nishitha	00:20–00:52 (03.08)
Amrita Kalam	none on this day

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	12:35–14:34
Yamaganda	06:36–08:36
Gulika Kalam	10:35–12:35
Dur Muhurta	12:03–13:07
Varjyam	20:22–22:08

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 11:02–15:12, 19:47–20:33

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

Cutting hair, shaving	good 11:02–15:12, 19:47–20:33
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	good 11:02–15:12, 19:47–20:33
Bathing, washing hair	good 11:02–17:56, 19:47–20:33

Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Purva-Bhadra until 09:47, Uttara-Bhadra from 09:47; tithi Krishna-chaturti until 11:02, Krishna-panchami from 11:02; lagna Karka 04:37, Simha 06:10, Kanya 09:11, Tula 12:11, Vrischika 15:12, Dhanu 17:56, Makara 19:47

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Purva-Bhadra (until 09:47) — facing death (dangers); Uttara-Bhadra (from 09:47) — a good life; Wednesday — favour of the authorities.

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

Krishna-chaturti 04:37–11:02: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = −1

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

+1 Anandadi: Padma 04:37–09:47+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious nakshatra 09:47–04:39 (03.08)+1 Auspicious tithi 11:02–04:39 (03.08)+1 Yoga Sukarma 11:11–04:39 (03.08)0 Chaturmasya−1 Anandadi: Lumbaka 09:47–04:39 (03.08)−1 Panchaka all day−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 04:37–09:47−2 Rikta tithi 04:37–11:02

Panchanga at sunrise 04:37

Summary	Best day — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi); auspicious time — after 12:15; auspicious time — until 12:53
Month	Ashadha (amanta) · Shravana (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Krodhana (No. 59) · Shaka 1967 · Vikram 2102 more
Period	Chaturmasya

At sunrise 04:39

Tithi	5Krishna-panchami (Purna, Soma) · until 12:53 more
Nakshatra	Uttara-Bhadra, pada 3 (fixed, Ahirbudhyana (Serpent of the Deep - Milky Way under the horizon), Saturn) · until 12:15 more
Yoga	Sukarma (“good deed”, auspicious) · until 11:43 more
Karana	Taitila (movable) · until 12:53 more
Vara	Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Mina (Pisces)

Changes during the day

from 11:43	yoga Dhriti
from 12:15	nakshatra Revati
from 12:53	tithi Krishna-shashti
from 12:53	karana Gara
from 01:37 (04.08)	karana Vanija

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:51
Sunrise	04:39
Noon	12:35
Sunset	20:31
End of twilight	21:18
Moonrise	21:30
Moonset	10:58
Day length	15 h 52 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 12:15	from 12:53

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 (04:39–12:15) is good for sowing.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Revati (12:15–20:31) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

more — lunar calendar for gardeners

Festivals and periods

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:39–12:53 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 12:15–04:40 (04.08)

Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 12:53–04:40 (04.08)

Anandadi: Chhatra 04:39–12:15 Anandadi: Mitra 12:15–04:40 (04.08)

Roga Panchaka: 14:18 (30.07)–14:13 (04.08)
Gandanta (tithi): 12:27–13:19

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:34–04:06
Abhijit Muhurta	12:03–13:06
Vijaya Muhurta	15:13–16:17
Godhuli	20:31–20:47
Pradosha	20:31–22:09
Nishitha	00:19–00:52 (04.08)
Amrita Kalam	06:58–08:44

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	14:34–16:33
Yamaganda	04:39–06:38
Gulika Kalam	08:37–10:36
Dur Muhurta	09:56–11:00, 16:17–17:20
Varjyam	01:14–02:58 (04.08)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 04:39–06:06, 09:07–12:53

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

Cutting hair, shaving	good 04:39–06:06, 09:07–12:53
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	good 04:39–06:06, 09:07–12:53
Bathing, washing hair	good 04:39–06:06, 09:07–17:52, 19:43–20:31

Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra until 12:15, Revati from 12:15; tithi Krishna-panchami until 12:53, Krishna-shashti from 12:53; lagna Karka 04:39, Simha 06:06, Kanya 09:07, Tula 12:07, Vrischika 15:08, Dhanu 17:52, Makara 19:43

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Uttara-Bhadra (until 12:15) — a good life; Revati (from 12:15) — increase in property; Thursday — success.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Best day · score S = +9

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

Auspicious time begins after 12:15

Auspicious time ends by 12:53

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 12:15–04:40 (04.08)+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:39–12:53+1 Anandadi: Chhatra 04:39–12:15+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:39–12:15+1 Yoga Sukarma 04:39–11:43+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 04:39–12:530 Chaturmasya0 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 12:53–04:40 (04.08) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Surya Dagdha tithi 12:53–04:40 (04.08)−1 Panchaka all day

Panchanga at sunrise 04:39

Summary	Best day — Amrita Siddhi Yoga, Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi); auspicious time — after 14:13
Month	Ashadha (amanta) · Shravana (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Krodhana (No. 59) · Shaka 1967 · Vikram 2102 more
Period	Chaturmasya

At sunrise 04:40

Tithi	6Krishna-shashti (Nanda, Kartikeya) · until 14:13 more
Nakshatra	Revati, pada 3 (soft, Pushan (Prosperous), Mercury) · until 14:13 more Gandamula
Yoga	Dhriti (“steadfastness, firmness”, auspicious) · until 11:50 more
Karana	Vanija (movable) · until 14:13 more
Vara	Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Mina (Pisces)

Changes during the day

from 11:50	yoga Shula
from 14:13	tithi Krishna-saptami
from 14:13	karana Vishti
from 14:13	nakshatra Ashwini
from 02:38 (05.08)	karana Bava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:54
Sunrise	04:40
Noon	12:35
Sunset	20:29
End of twilight	21:15
Moonrise	21:38
Moonset	12:17
Day length	15 h 48 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 14:13	from 14:13

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Revati (04:40–14:13) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 14:13–20:29: 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) 04:40–14:13 Amrita Siddhi Yoga 04:40–14:13 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day Ravi Yoga 14:13–04:42 (05.08)

Krakacha Yoga 14:13–04:42 (05.08) Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 14:13–04:42 (05.08)

Anandadi: Shrivatsa 04:40–14:13 Anandadi: Vajra 14:13–04:42 (05.08)

Bhadra on earth: 14:13–14:13
Bhadra in heaven: 14:13–02:38 (05.08); Bhadra Puchha 19:09–20:23; Bhadra Mukha 20:23–22:26
Roga Panchaka: 14:18 (30.07)–14:13
Gandanta (nakshatra): 07:47–20:37
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Revati
Surya Dagdha tithi: Krishna-shashti

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:35–04:08
Abhijit Muhurta	12:03–13:06
Vijaya Muhurta	15:13–16:16
Godhuli	20:29–20:45
Pradosha	20:29–22:08
Nishitha	00:19–00:52 (05.08)
Amrita Kalam	11:37–13:21

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	10:36–12:35
Yamaganda	16:32–18:30
Gulika Kalam	06:39–08:38
Dur Muhurta	07:50–08:53, 13:06–14:09
Varjyam	none on this day

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 14:13–15:05, 19:39–20:29

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

Cutting hair, shaving	good 14:13–15:05, 19:39–20:29
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	good 14:13–15:05, 19:39–20:29
Bathing, washing hair	good 04:40–06:02, 09:03–17:48, 19:39–20:29

Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Revati until 14:13, Ashwini from 14:13; tithi Krishna-shashti until 14:13, Krishna-saptami from 14:13; lagna Karka 04:40, Simha 06:02, Kanya 09:03, Tula 12:03, Vrischika 15:05, Dhanu 17:48, Makara 19:39

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Revati (until 14:13) — increase in property; Ashwini (from 14:13) — joy; Friday — universal respect.

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

Bhadra on earth 14:13–14:13: no shaving or haircuts during Vishti Karana (according to the Muhurta Chintamani, Bhadra does harm when it is on earth; in heaven and in the netherworld its influence on earth is weak).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Best day · score S = +6

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

Auspicious time begins after 14:13

+4 Amrita Siddhi Yoga 04:40–14:13+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:40–14:13+1 Anandadi: Shrivatsa 04:40–14:13+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:40–14:13+1 Yoga Dhriti 04:40–11:50+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Ravi Yoga 14:13–04:42 (05.08)0 Chaturmasya0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 14:13–04:42 (05.08) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Yoga Shula 11:50–13:480 Anandadi: Vajra 14:13–04:42 (05.08)−1 Vishti (Bhadra) 14:13–02:38 (05.08)−1 Panchaka 04:40–14:13−1 Surya Dagdha tithi 04:40–14:13−1 Krakacha Yoga 14:13–04:42 (05.08)

Panchanga at sunrise 04:40

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Ravi Yoga, Anandadi: Saumya; cons: Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
Month	Ashadha (amanta) · Shravana (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Krodhana (No. 59) · Shaka 1967 · Vikram 2102 more
Period	Chaturmasya
Festivals	Kalashtami

At sunrise 04:42

Tithi	7Krishna-saptami (Bhadra, Indra) · until 14:53 more
Nakshatra	Ashwini, pada 3 (light, Ashwini Kumara, Ketu) · until 15:33 more Gandamula
Yoga	Shula (“spear, sharp pain”, inauspicious) · until 11:27 more
Karana	Bava (movable) · until 14:53 more
Vara	Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Mesha (Aries)

Changes during the day

from 11:27	yoga Ganda
from 14:53	tithi Krishna-ashtami
from 14:53	karana Balava
from 15:33	nakshatra Bharani
from 02:57 (06.08)	karana Kaulava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:56
Sunrise	04:42
Noon	12:35
Sunset	20:27
End of twilight	21:13
Moonrise	21:49
Moonset	13:40
Day length	15 h 44 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 14:53	from 15:33

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, Bharani (15:33–20:27) is good for root crops.

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Festivals and periods

Kalashtami · Kalabhairava

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

Rule: pradosha vyapini: 3 muhurtas after sunset, 20:27–22:06
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 04:42–15:33

Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:42–14:53

Anandadi: Saumya 04:42–15:33 Anandadi: Dhwanksha 15:33–04:44 (06.08)

Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Ashwini

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:37–04:09
Abhijit Muhurta	12:03–13:06
Vijaya Muhurta	15:12–16:15
Godhuli	20:27–20:43
Pradosha	20:27–22:06
Nishitha	00:19–00:52 (06.08)
Amrita Kalam	07:57–09:38

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	08:38–10:36
Yamaganda	14:33–16:31
Gulika Kalam	04:42–06:40
Dur Muhurta	04:42–05:45, 05:45–06:48
Varjyam	11:19–13:01, 01:23–03:01 (06.08)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 04:42–14:53

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 04:42–14:53
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 04:42–14:53
Bathing, washing hair	average 04:42–15:33

Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Ashwini until 15:33, Bharani from 15:33; tithi Krishna-saptami until 14:53, Krishna-ashtami from 14:53; lagna Karka 04:42, Simha 05:58, Kanya 08:59, Tula 11:59, Vrischika 15:01, Dhanu 17:44, Makara 19:35

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Ashwini (until 15:33) — joy; Bharani (from 15:33) — facing death (dangers); Saturday — decline of physical strength.

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

Krishna-ashtami 14:53–20:27: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = +2

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

+2 Ravi Yoga 04:42–15:33+1 Anandadi: Saumya 04:42–15:33+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:42–15:330 Chaturmasya0 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:42–14:53 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Yoga Ganda 11:27–13:460 Anandadi: Dhwanksha 15:33–04:44 (06.08)0 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 15:33–04:44 (06.08)0 Ashtami 14:53–04:44 (06.08)−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 04:42

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra), Fierce or sharp nakshatra
Month	Ashadha (amanta) · Shravana (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Krodhana (No. 59) · Shaka 1967 · Vikram 2102 more
Period	Chaturmasya

At sunrise 04:44

Tithi	8Krishna-ashtami (Jaya, Vasus) · until 14:49 more
Nakshatra	Bharani, pada 3 (fierce, Yama (Dharma-raja), Venus) · until 16:09 more
Yoga	Ganda (“danger, knot”, inauspicious) · until 10:30 more
Karana	Kaulava (movable) · until 14:49 more
Vara	Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Mesha (Aries)

Changes during the day

from 10:30	yoga Vriddhi
from 14:49	tithi Krishna-navami
from 14:49	karana Taitila
from 16:09	nakshatra Krittika
from 02:30 (07.08)	karana Gara

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:58
Sunrise	04:44
Noon	12:35
Sunset	20:25
End of twilight	21:10
Moonrise	22:07
Moonset	15:07
Day length	15 h 40 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 14:49	from 16:09

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Bharani (04:44–16:09) is good for root crops.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Krittika (16:09–20:25) is good for root crops.

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Festivals and periods

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 04:44–16:09 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 16:09–04:46 (07.08)

Anandadi: Kaladanda 04:44–16:09 Anandadi: Dhumra 16:09–04:46 (07.08)

Timings of the day

Favourable

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

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	18:27–20:25
Yamaganda	12:34–14:32
Gulika Kalam	16:30–18:27
Dur Muhurta	18:19–19:22
Varjyam	04:04–05:40 (07.08)

Haircut and shaving

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

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

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

Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Bharani until 16:09, Krittika from 16:09; tithi Krishna-ashtami until 14:49, Krishna-navami from 14:49; lagna Karka 04:44, Simha 05:55, Kanya 08:55, Tula 11:56, Vrischika 14:57, Dhanu 17:40, Makara 19:31

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Bharani (until 16:09) — facing death (dangers); Krittika (from 16:09) — consumption (a wasting disease); Sunday — physical well-being.

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

Krishna-ashtami 04:44–14:49: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Krishna-navami 14:49–20:25: 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

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −6

+1 Yoga Vriddhi 10:30–04:46 (07.08)0 Chaturmasya−1 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 16:09–04:46 (07.08)−1 Ashtami 04:44–14:49−1 Anandadi: Kaladanda 04:44–16:09−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 04:44–16:09−3 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 04:44–16:09

Panchanga at sunrise 04:44

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra), Rikta tithi
Month	Ashadha (amanta) · Shravana (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Krodhana (No. 59) · Shaka 1967 · Vikram 2102 more
Period	Chaturmasya
Festivals	Shravana Somvar

At sunrise 04:46

Tithi	9Krishna-navami (Rikta, Serpent (Naga)) · until 13:59 more
Nakshatra	Krittika, pada 3 (mixed, Agni, Sun) · until 16:00 more
Yoga	Vriddhi (“growth, increase”, auspicious) · until 08:56 more
Karana	Gara (movable) · until 13:59 more
Vara	Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Vrishabha (Taurus)

Changes during the day

from 08:56	yoga Dhruva
from 13:59	tithi Krishna-dashami
from 13:59	karana Vanija
from 16:00	nakshatra Rohini
from 01:17 (08.08)	karana Vishti

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:00
Sunrise	04:46
Noon	12:35
Sunset	20:23
End of twilight	21:08
Moonrise	22:36
Moonset	16:34
Day length	15 h 36 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 13:59	from 16:00

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Krittika (04:46–16:00) is good for root crops.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Rohini (16:00–20:23) 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

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 16:00–04:48 (08.08)

Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 04:46–13:59

Anandadi: Sthira 04:46–16:00 Anandadi: Vardhamana 16:00–04:48 (08.08)

Bhadra in heaven: 01:17–12:24 (08.08); Bhadra Puchha 02:53–04:00 (08.08); Bhadra Mukha 04:00–05:52 (08.08)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:39–04:13
Abhijit Muhurta	12:03–13:06
Vijaya Muhurta	15:10–16:13
Godhuli	20:23–20:39
Pradosha	20:23–22:04
Nishitha	00:18–00:52 (08.08)
Amrita Kalam	13:37–15:12

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	06:43–08:40
Yamaganda	10:37–12:34
Gulika Kalam	14:31–16:28
Dur Muhurta	13:06–14:08, 16:13–17:15
Varjyam	04:04–05:40

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 19:27–20:23

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 19:27–20:23
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	good 19:27–20:23
Bathing, washing hair	good 13:59–17:36, 19:27–20:23

Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Krittika until 16:00, Rohini from 16:00; tithi Krishna-navami until 13:59, Krishna-dashami from 13:59; lagna Karka 04:46, Simha 05:51, Kanya 08:51, Tula 11:52, Vrischika 14:53, Dhanu 17:36, Makara 19:27

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Krittika (until 16:00) — consumption (a wasting disease); Rohini (from 16:00) — destruction of all misfortunes; Monday — clear, bright complexion.

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

Krishna-navami 04:46–13:59: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = 0

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

+1 Anandadi: Sthira 04:46–16:00+1 Yoga Vriddhi 04:46–08:56+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 16:00–04:48 (08.08)0 Auspicious nakshatra 16:00–04:48 (08.08)0 Chaturmasya−2 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 04:46–13:59−2 Rikta tithi 04:46–13:59

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

Panchanga at sunrise 04:46

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Krakacha Yoga, Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi)
Month	Ashadha (amanta) · Shravana (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Krodhana (No. 59) · Shaka 1967 · Vikram 2102 more
Period	Chaturmasya

At sunrise 04:48

Tithi	10Krishna-dashami (Purna, Dharma) · until 12:24 more
Nakshatra	Rohini, pada 3 (fixed, Prajapati (Brahma - Creator), Moon) · until 15:06 more
Yoga	Dhruva (“fixed, constant (the Pole Star)”, auspicious) · until 06:45 more
Karana	Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 12:24 more
Vara	Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Vrishabha (Taurus)

Changes during the day

from 06:45	yoga Vyaghata
from 12:24	tithi Krishna-ekadashi
from 12:24	karana Bava
from 15:06	nakshatra Mrigashirsha
from 23:21	karana Balava
from 04:00 (09.08)	yoga Harshana

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:03
Sunrise	04:48
Noon	12:35
Sunset	20:20
End of twilight	21:05
Moonrise	23:24
Moonset	17:52
Day length	15 h 32 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 12:24	from 15:06

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Rohini (04:48–15:06) is good for sowing.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Mrigashirsha (15:06–20:20) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 04:48–12:24: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Krakacha Yoga 04:48–12:24 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 12:24–15:06 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 12:24–04:50 (09.08)

Anandadi: Matanga 04:48–15:06 Anandadi: Rakshasa 15:06–04:50 (09.08)

Bhadra in heaven: 01:17–12:24; Bhadra Puchha 02:53–04:00; Bhadra Mukha 04:00–05:52
Gandanta (tithi): 12:02–12:46

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:41–04:14
Abhijit Muhurta	12:03–13:05
Vijaya Muhurta	15:10–16:12
Godhuli	20:20–20:37
Pradosha	20:20–22:02
Nishitha	00:18–00:52 (09.08)
Amrita Kalam	12:01–13:34

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	16:27–18:24
Yamaganda	08:41–10:38
Gulika Kalam	12:34–14:31
Dur Muhurta	07:54–08:57, 23:44–00:18 (09.08)
Varjyam	07:24–08:56, 20:20–21:50

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 04:48–05:47, 08:48–14:49, 19:24–20:20

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 04:48–05:47, 08:48–14:49, 19:24–20:20
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 04:48–05:47, 08:48–14:49, 19:24–20:20
Bathing, washing hair	average throughout the daytime

Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Rohini until 15:06, Mrigashirsha from 15:06; tithi Krishna-dashami until 12:24, Krishna-ekadashi from 12:24; lagna Karka 04:48, Simha 05:47, Kanya 08:48, Tula 11:48, Vrischika 14:49, Dhanu 17:32, Makara 19:24

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Rohini (until 15:06) — destruction of all misfortunes; Mrigashirsha (from 15:06) — abundance (well-being, prosperity); Tuesday — harm to longevity.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −5

+1 Anandadi: Matanga 04:48–15:06+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:48–15:06+1 Yoga Dhruva 04:48–06:450 Chaturmasya0 Yoga Vyaghata 06:45–09:560 Anandadi: Rakshasa 15:06–04:50 (09.08)0 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 12:24–15:06−1 Vishti (Bhadra) 04:48–12:24−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 12:24–04:50 (09.08)−3 Krakacha Yoga 04:48–12:24

Panchanga at sunrise 04:48

Summary	Best day — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi); auspicious time — until 13:32
Month	Ashadha (amanta) · Shravana (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Krodhana (No. 59) · Shaka 1967 · Vikram 2102 more
Period	Chaturmasya
Festivals	Kamika Ekadashi

At sunrise 04:50

Tithi	11Krishna-ekadashi (Nanda, Rudra) · until 10:09 more
Nakshatra	Mrigashirsha, pada 3 (soft, Soma (Chandra, Moon), Mars) · until 13:32 more
Yoga	Harshana (“delighting”, auspicious) · until 00:45 (10.08) more
Karana	Balava (movable) · until 10:09 more
Vara	Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Mithuna (Gemini)

Changes during the day

from 10:09	tithi Krishna-dvadashi
from 10:09	karana Kaulava
from 13:32	nakshatra Ardra
from 20:47	karana Taitila
from 00:45 (10.08)	yoga Vajra

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:05
Sunrise	04:50
Noon	12:35
Sunset	20:18
End of twilight	21:03
Moonrise	none
Moonset	18:50
Day length	15 h 28 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 10:09	from 13:32

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 (04:50–13:32) 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 12:24 (08.08)–10:09
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Parana (breaking the fast): 04:52–07:18 (10.08)

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:50–13:32 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 10:09–04:52 (10.08)

Anandadi: Amrita 04:50–13:32 Anandadi: Musala 13:32–04:52 (10.08)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:42–04:16
Abhijit Muhurta	none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday
Vijaya Muhurta	15:09–16:11
Godhuli	20:18–20:35
Pradosha	20:18–22:01
Nishitha	00:18–00:52 (10.08)
Amrita Kalam	05:19–06:49, 02:18–03:45 (10.08)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	12:34–14:30
Yamaganda	06:46–08:42
Gulika Kalam	10:38–12:34
Dur Muhurta	12:03–13:05
Varjyam	21:12–22:39

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 04:50–05:43, 08:44–13:32

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

Cutting hair, shaving	good 04:50–05:43, 08:44–13:32
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	good 04:50–05:43, 08:44–13:32
Bathing, washing hair	good 04:50–05:43, 08:44–17:28, 19:20–20:18

Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Mrigashirsha until 13:32, Ardra from 13:32; tithi Krishna-ekadashi until 10:09, Krishna-dvadashi from 10:09; lagna Karka 04:50, Simha 05:43, Kanya 08:44, Tula 11:44, Vrischika 14:45, Dhanu 17:28, Makara 19:20

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Mrigashirsha (until 13:32) — abundance (well-being, prosperity); Ardra (from 13:32) — sadness; Wednesday — favour of the authorities.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Best day · score S = +8

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

Auspicious time ends by 13:32

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:50–13:32+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 10:09–04:52 (10.08)+1 Anandadi: Amrita 04:50–13:32+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:50–13:32+1 Yoga Harshana 04:50–00:45 (10.08)+1 Auspicious weekday0 Chaturmasya0 Anandadi: Musala 13:32–04:52 (10.08)0 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 13:32–04:52 (10.08)

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

Panchanga at sunrise 04:50

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Kshaya tithi, Anandadi: Kana
Month	Ashadha (amanta) · Shravana (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Krodhana (No. 59) · Shaka 1967 · Vikram 2102 more
Period	Chaturmasya
Festivals	Pradosha Vrat

At sunrise 04:52

Tithi	12Krishna-dvadashi (Bhadra, Sun (Ravi)) · until 07:18 more
Nakshatra	Ardra, pada 3 (sharp, Rudra (Roaring, angry image of Shiva), Rahu) · until 11:25 more
Yoga	Vajra (“diamond, thunderbolt”, inauspicious) · until 21:04 more
Karana	Taitila (movable) · until 07:18 more
Vara	Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Mithuna (Gemini)

Changes during the day

from 07:18	tithi Krishna-trayodashi (kshaya: not present at any sunrise)
from 07:18	karana Gara
from 11:25	nakshatra Punarvasu
from 17:42	karana Vanija
from 21:04	yoga Siddhi
from 04:00 (11.08)	tithi Krishna-chaturdashi
from 04:00 (11.08)	karana Vishti

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:07
Sunrise	04:52
Noon	12:35
Sunset	20:16
End of twilight	21:00
Moonrise	00:38
Moonset	19:27
Day length	15 h 24 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 07:18	from 11:25

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Punarvasu (11:25–20:16) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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Festivals and periods

Pradosha Vrat · Shiva

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

Rule: pradosha vyapini: 3 muhurtas after sunset, 20:16–21:59
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 11:25–04:54 (11.08) Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 11:25–04:54 (11.08)

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:00–04:54 (11.08)

Anandadi: Siddhi 11:25–04:54 (11.08) Anandadi: Kana 04:52–11:25

Bhadra on earth: 04:00–14:14 (11.08); Bhadra Mukha 04:00–05:42 (11.08); Bhadra Puchha 13:11–14:12 (11.08)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:43–04:18
Abhijit Muhurta	12:03–13:05
Vijaya Muhurta	15:08–16:09
Godhuli	20:16–20:33
Pradosha	20:16–21:59
Nishitha	00:18–00:52 (11.08)
Amrita Kalam	none on this day

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	14:29–16:25
Yamaganda	04:52–06:47
Gulika Kalam	08:43–10:38
Dur Muhurta	10:00–11:01, 16:09–17:11
Varjyam	22:08–23:34

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 04:52–05:39, 08:40–20:16

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 04:52–05:39, 08:40–20:16
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 04:52–05:39, 08:40–20:16
Bathing, washing hair	good 04:52–05:39, 08:40–11:25

Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Ardra until 11:25, Punarvasu from 11:25; tithi Krishna-dvadashi until 07:18, Krishna-trayodashi from 07:18; lagna Karka 04:52, Simha 05:39, Kanya 08:40, Tula 11:40, Vrischika 14:41, Dhanu 17:24, Makara 19:16

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Ardra (until 11:25) — sadness; Punarvasu (from 11:25) — strength of spirit (bravery, resilience); Thursday — success.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = +1

Avoid starting important matters: Kshaya tithi

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 11:25–04:54 (11.08)+1 Anandadi: Siddhi 11:25–04:54 (11.08)+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 11:25–04:54 (11.08)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 11:25–04:54 (11.08)0 Chaturmasya−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 04:52–11:25−2 Kshaya tithi−3 Anandadi: Kana 04:52–11:25

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

Panchanga at sunrise 04:52

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Krishna Chaturdashi, Bhadra on earth
Month	Ashadha (amanta) · Shravana (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Krodhana (No. 59) · Shaka 1967 · Vikram 2102 more
Period	Chaturmasya
Festivals	Masik Shivaratri

At sunrise 04:54

Tithi	14Krishna-chaturdashi (Rikta, Kali) · until 00:24 (12.08) more
Nakshatra	Punarvasu, pada 4 (movable, Aditi, Jupiter) · until 08:51 more
Yoga	Siddhi (“success, accomplishment”, auspicious) · until 17:06 more
Karana	Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 14:14 more
Vara	Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Karka (Cancer)

Changes during the day

from 08:51	nakshatra Pushya
from 14:14	karana Shakuni
from 17:06	yoga Vyatipata
from 00:24 (12.08)	tithi Amavasya
from 00:24 (12.08)	karana Chatushpada

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:09
Sunrise	04:54
Noon	12:34
Sunset	20:14
End of twilight	20:58
Moonrise	02:13
Moonset	19:50
Day length	15 h 19 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 08:51

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Punarvasu (04:54–08:51) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Pushya (08:51–20:14) is good for sowing.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 04:54–14:14: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Shakuni 14:14–20:14: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it (it is suitable for sowing).
Krishna-chaturdashi 04:54–20:14: 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, 00:17–00:24 (12.08)
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:54–08:51

Anandadi: Lumbaka 04:54–08:51 Anandadi: Utpata 08:51–04:56 (12.08)

Bhadra on earth: 04:00–14:14; Bhadra Mukha 04:00–05:42; Bhadra Puchha 13:11–14:12

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:45–04:19
Abhijit Muhurta	12:03–13:04
Vijaya Muhurta	15:07–16:08
Godhuli	20:14–20:31
Pradosha	20:14–21:58
Nishitha	00:17–00:52 (12.08)
Amrita Kalam	06:43–08:08, 00:23–01:47 (12.08)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	10:39–12:34
Yamaganda	16:24–18:19
Gulika Kalam	06:49–08:44
Dur Muhurta	07:58–08:59, 13:04–14:06
Varjyam	15:55–17:19

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 04:54–05:35, 08:36–17:20, 19:12–20:14

Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Punarvasu until 08:51, Pushya from 08:51; tithi Krishna-chaturdashi; lagna Karka 04:54, Simha 05:35, Kanya 08:36, Tula 11:36, Vrischika 14:37, Dhanu 17:20, Makara 19:12

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Punarvasu (until 08:51) — strength of spirit (bravery, resilience); Pushya (from 08:51) — increase in wealth; Friday — universal respect.

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

Krishna-chaturdashi 04:54–20:14: a Rikta and Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Bhadra on earth 04:54–14:14: no shaving or haircuts during Vishti Karana (according to the Muhurta Chintamani, Bhadra does harm when it is on earth; in heaven and in the netherworld its influence on earth is weak).
Vyatipata 17:06–20:14: auspicious undertakings, including haircuts, are avoided during this yoga (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −3

Avoid starting important matters: Krishna Chaturdashi, Bhadra on earth

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:54–08:51+2 Yoga Siddhi 04:54–17:06+1 Pushya 08:51–04:56 (12.08)+1 Auspicious weekday0 Chaturmasya−1 Vyatipata 17:06–04:56 (12.08)−1 Eclipse nearby−3 Anandadi: Utpata 08:51–04:56 (12.08)−3 Krishna Chaturdashi 04:54–00:24 (12.08)−3 Bhadra on earth 04:54–14:14

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 04:54

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Amavasya, Vyatipata
Month	Ashadha (amanta) · Shravana (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Krodhana (No. 59) · Shaka 1967 · Vikram 2102 more
Period	Chaturmasya
Festivals	Shani Amavasya · Ashadha Amavasya (Deep Amavasya) · Karkidaka Vavu · Solar eclipse, total (not visible here)

At sunrise 04:56

Tithi	30Amavasya (Purna, Pitris (ancestors)) · until 20:39 more
Nakshatra	Pushya, pada 4 (light, Brhaspati, Saturn) · until 06:01 more
Yoga	Vyatipata (“calamity, downfall”, inauspicious) · until 12:57 more
Karana	Chatushpada (fixed, inauspicious) · until 10:32 more
Vara	Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Karka (Cancer)

Changes during the day

from 06:01	nakshatra Ashlesha
from 10:32	karana Naga
from 12:57	yoga Variyana
from 20:39	tithi Shukla-pratipat
from 20:39	karana Kimstughna
from 03:05 (13.08)	nakshatra Magha

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:12
Sunrise	04:56
Noon	12:34
Sunset	20:11
End of twilight	20:55
Moonrise	03:57
Moonset	20:05
Day length	15 h 15 min

Sky

New moon (Amavasya)	20:39
Solar eclipse, total	greatest eclipse 20:41, magnitude 1.077
Visibility	not visible here (outside the eclipse zone)

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 06:01

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Pushya (04:56–06:01) is good for sowing.
Chatushpada 04:56–10:32: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Naga 10:32–20:11: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

Shani Amavasya · Shani (Saturn)

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

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 00:24–20:39
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

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 00:24–20:39
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 00:24–20:39
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Anandadi: Mitra 04:56–06:01 Anandadi: Manasa 06:01–03:05 (13.08) Anandadi: Padma 03:05–04:58 (13.08)

Gandanta (tithi): 20:19–20:59
Gandanta (nakshatra): 21:49–08:21 (13.08)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:46–04:21
Abhijit Muhurta	12:03–13:04
Vijaya Muhurta	15:06–16:07
Godhuli	20:11–20:29
Pradosha	20:11–21:57
Nishitha	00:17–00:52 (13.08)
Amrita Kalam	01:41–03:05 (13.08)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	08:45–10:39
Yamaganda	14:28–16:22
Gulika Kalam	04:56–06:50
Dur Muhurta	04:56–05:57, 05:57–06:58
Varjyam	17:15–18:40

Haircut and shaving

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

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

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

Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Pushya until 06:01, Ashlesha from 06:01; tithi Amavasya; lagna Karka 04:56, Simha 05:31, Kanya 08:32, Tula 11:32, Vrischika 14:33, Dhanu 17:17, Makara 19:08

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Pushya (until 06:01) — increase in wealth; Ashlesha (from 06:01) — physical affliction (suffering); Saturday — decline of physical strength.

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

Amavasya 04:56–20:11: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Vyatipata 04:56–12:57: 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 = −5

Avoid starting important matters: Amavasya, Vyatipata

+2 Pushya 04:56–06:01+1 Anandadi: Manasa 06:01–03:05 (13.08)0 Yoga Variyana 12:57–04:58 (13.08)0 Chaturmasya−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 06:01–03:05 (13.08)−1 Eclipse (not visible here)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−3 Amavasya 04:56–20:39−3 Vyatipata 04:56–12:57

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 04:56

Summary	Unfavourable day — Yamaghanta, many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower)
Month	Shravana (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Krodhana (No. 59) · Shaka 1967 · Vikram 2102 more
Period	Chaturmasya

At sunrise 04:58

Tithi	1Shukla-pratipat (Nanda, Brahma) · until 16:55 more
Nakshatra	Magha, pada 1 (fierce, Pitris or Pitars - ancestors of the clan, forefathers, Ketu) · until 00:13 (14.08) more Gandamula
Yoga	Variyana (“excellent, best”, auspicious) · until 08:46 more
Karana	Kimstughna (fixed) · until 06:46 more
Vara	Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Simha (Leo)

Changes during the day

from 06:46	karana Bava
from 08:46	yoga Parigha
from 16:55	tithi Shukla-dvitya
from 16:55	karana Balava
from 00:13 (14.08)	nakshatra Purva-Phalguni
from 03:06 (14.08)	karana Kaulava
from 04:40 (14.08)	yoga Shiva

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:14
Sunrise	04:58
Noon	12:34
Sunset	20:09
End of twilight	20:52
Moonrise	05:40
Moonset	20:15
Day length	15 h 11 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 16:55

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Magha (04:58–20:09) is good for sowing, for root crops.
Kimstughna 04:58–06:46: 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

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:58–16:55 Yamaghanta 04:58–00:13 (14.08)

Anandadi: Chhatra 00:13–05:00 (14.08) Anandadi: Mudgara 04:58–00:13 (14.08)

Gandanta (nakshatra): 21:49 (12.08)–08:21
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Magha

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:47–04:23
Abhijit Muhurta	12:03–13:04
Vijaya Muhurta	15:05–16:06
Godhuli	20:09–20:27
Pradosha	20:09–21:55
Nishitha	00:17–00:52 (14.08)
Amrita Kalam	22:06–23:31

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	18:15–20:09
Yamaganda	12:33–14:27
Gulika Kalam	16:21–18:15
Dur Muhurta	18:08–19:08
Varjyam	13:39–15:04

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 19:04–20:08

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 19:04–20:08
Cutting fingernails	average 19:04–20:08
Cutting toenails	bad throughout the daytime
Bathing, washing hair	average 16:55–17:13, 19:04–20:08

Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Magha; tithi Shukla-pratipat until 16:55, Shukla-dvitya from 16:55; lagna Karka 04:58, Simha 05:27, Kanya 08:28, Tula 11:28, Vrischika 14:29, Dhanu 17:13, Makara 19:04, Kumbha 20:08

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Magha — loss of property; Sunday — physical well-being.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Unfavourable day · score S = −9

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

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

+1 Yoga Variyana 04:58–08:460 Auspicious tithi 16:55–05:00 (14.08)0 Chaturmasya−1 Anandadi: Mudgara 04:58–00:13 (14.08)−1 Yoga Parigha 08:46–18:43−1 Eclipse nearby−1 Gandanta 04:58–08:21−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 04:58–00:13 (14.08)−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:58–16:55−3 Yamaghanta 04:58–00:13 (14.08)

Panchanga at sunrise 04:58

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Anandadi: Dhwaja, Yoga Shiva; cons: Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi), Fierce or sharp nakshatra
Month	Shravana (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Krodhana (No. 59) · Shaka 1967 · Vikram 2102 more
Period	Chaturmasya
Festivals	Chandra Darshan · Shravana Somvar

At sunrise 05:00

Tithi	2Shukla-dvitya (Bhadra, Vidhatr) · until 13:21 more
Nakshatra	Purva-Phalguni, pada 1 (fierce, Bhaga (Share, Distributor) - god of wealth and family, Venus) · until 21:34 more
Yoga	Shiva (“auspicious, benevolent”, auspicious) · until 00:47 (15.08) more
Karana	Kaulava (movable) · until 13:21 more
Vara	Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Simha (Leo)

Changes during the day

from 13:21	tithi Shukla-tritya
from 13:21	karana Taitila
from 21:34	nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni
from 23:41	karana Gara
from 00:47 (15.08)	yoga Siddha

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:16
Sunrise	05:00
Noon	12:34
Sunset	20:07
End of twilight	20:50
Moonrise	07:19
Moonset	20:24
Day length	15 h 07 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 13:21

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, Purva-Phalguni (05:00–20:07) 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, 20:07–20:24
on the first evenings the crescent sets almost together with the Sun (northern latitudes) — the day is chosen by the Yallop crescent visibility criterion
Crescent Moon above the horizon after sunset: 20:07–20:24

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 21:34–05:01 (15.08)

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:00–13:21 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 21:34–05:01 (15.08)

Anandadi: Dhwaja 05:00–21:34 Anandadi: Shrivatsa 21:34–05:01 (15.08)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:49–04:24
Abhijit Muhurta	12:03–13:03
Vijaya Muhurta	15:04–16:05
Godhuli	20:07–20:25
Pradosha	20:07–21:54
Nishitha	00:16–00:52 (15.08)
Amrita Kalam	15:53–17:18

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	06:53–08:46
Yamaganda	10:40–12:33
Gulika Kalam	14:27–16:20
Dur Muhurta	13:03–14:04, 16:05–17:05
Varjyam	07:20–08:45, 04:06–05:33 (15.08)

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 throughout the daytime
Cutting toenails	average 05:00–05:23, 08:24–20:07
Bathing, washing hair	average throughout the daytime

Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Purva-Phalguni; tithi Shukla-dvitya until 13:21, Shukla-tritya from 13:21; lagna Karka 05:00, Simha 05:23, Kanya 08:24, Tula 11:24, Vrischika 14:25, Dhanu 17:09, Makara 19:00, Kumbha 20:04

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Purva-Phalguni — ill health; Monday — clear, bright complexion.

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = +1

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

+1 Anandadi: Dhwaja 05:00–21:34+1 Yoga Shiva 05:00–00:47 (15.08)+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 05:00–13:210 Chaturmasya−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 05:00–21:34−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:00–13:21

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 05:00

Summary	Best day — Yoga Siddha, Ravi Yoga; auspicious time — until 10:06
Month	Shravana (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Krodhana (No. 59) · Shaka 1967 · Vikram 2102 more
Period	Chaturmasya
Festivals	Hariyali Teej · Vinayaka Chaturthi

At sunrise 05:01

Tithi	3Shukla-tritya (Jaya, Vishnu) · until 10:06 more
Nakshatra	Uttara-Phalguni, pada 2 (fixed, Aryaman (Lord of Hospitality), Sun) · until 19:20 more
Yoga	Siddha (“perfected, accomplished”, auspicious) · until 21:15 more
Karana	Gara (movable) · until 10:06 more
Vara	Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Kanya (Virgo)

Changes during the day

from 10:06	tithi Shukla-chaturti
from 10:06	karana Vanija
from 19:20	nakshatra Hasta
from 20:39	karana Vishti
from 21:15	yoga Sadhya

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:18
Sunrise	05:01
Noon	12:34
Sunset	20:04
End of twilight	20:47
Moonrise	08:55
Moonset	20:32
Day length	15 h 03 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 10:06	from 19:20

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Phalguni (05:01–19:20) is good for sowing.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Hasta (19:20–20:04) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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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 13:21 (14.08)–10:06
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Vinayaka Chaturthi · Ganesha

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

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

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:01–10:06 Ravi Yoga 05:01–19:20

Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 05:01–10:06

Anandadi: Prajapati 05:01–19:20 Anandadi: Saumya 19:20–05:03 (16.08)

Bhadra in the netherworld: 20:39–07:21 (16.08); Bhadra Mukha 20:44–22:30; Bhadra Puchha 06:17–07:21 (16.08)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:50–04:26
Abhijit Muhurta	12:03–13:03
Vijaya Muhurta	15:03–16:04
Godhuli	20:04–20:22
Pradosha	20:04–21:52
Nishitha	00:16–00:52 (16.08)
Amrita Kalam	12:48–14:15

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	16:19–18:12
Yamaganda	08:47–10:40
Gulika Kalam	12:33–14:26
Dur Muhurta	08:02–09:02, 23:40–00:16 (16.08)
Varjyam	04:06–05:33, 03:08–04:37 (16.08)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 05:01–10:06

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 05:01–10:06
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 05:01–10:06
Bathing, washing hair	average 05:01–17:05, 18:56–20:00

Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni until 19:20, Hasta from 19:20; tithi Shukla-tritya until 10:06, Shukla-chaturti from 10:06; lagna Karka 05:01, Simha 05:19, Kanya 08:20, Tula 11:20, Vrischika 14:21, Dhanu 17:05, Makara 18:56, Kumbha 20:00

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Uttara-Phalguni (until 19:20) — destruction of all diseases; Hasta (from 19:20) — imparting radiance (to the person); Tuesday — harm to longevity.

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

Shukla-chaturti 10:06–20:04: 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

Best day · score S = +7

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

Auspicious time ends by 10:06

+2 Yoga Siddha 05:01–21:15+2 Ravi Yoga 05:01–19:20+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:01–10:06+1 Anandadi: Prajapati 05:01–19:20+1 Auspicious nakshatra 05:01–19:20+1 Auspicious tithi 05:01–10:060 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 05:01–10:06 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Chaturmasya−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Rikta tithi 10:06–05:03 (16.08)

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

Panchanga at sunrise 05:01

Summary	Best day — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Anandadi: Ananda; auspicious time — after 07:21; auspicious time — until 17:37
Month	Shravana (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Krodhana (No. 59) · Shaka 1967 · Vikram 2102 more
Period	Chaturmasya
Festivals	Naga Panchami

At sunrise 05:03

Tithi	4Shukla-chaturti (Rikta, Yama) · until 07:21 more
Nakshatra	Hasta, pada 2 (light, Savitar (Animating, Awakening), Moon) · until 17:37 more
Yoga	Sadhya (“attainable, amenable”, auspicious) · until 18:10 more
Karana	Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 07:21 more
Vara	Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Kanya (Virgo)

Changes during the day

from 07:21	tithi Shukla-panchami
from 07:21	karana Bava
from 17:37	nakshatra Chitra
from 18:10	yoga Shubha
from 18:11	karana Balava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:21
Sunrise	05:03
Noon	12:33
Sunset	20:02
End of twilight	20:45
Moonrise	10:28
Moonset	20:40
Day length	14 h 58 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 07:21	from 17:37

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Hasta (05:03–17:37) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Chitra (17:37–20:02) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 05:03–07:21: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

Naga Panchami · Nagas

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

Rule: purvahna vyapini: before noon, 07:21–12:33
the tithi covers the decisive time on both days — the first is chosen by rule

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 05:03–17:37 Ravi Yoga 17:37–02:27 (17.08)

Anandadi: Ananda 05:03–17:37 Anandadi: Kaladanda 17:37–05:05 (17.08)

Bhadra in the netherworld: 20:39 (15.08)–07:21; Bhadra Mukha 20:44–22:30 (15.08); Bhadra Puchha 06:17–07:21
Gandanta (tithi): 04:49–05:33 (17.08)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:52–04:27
Abhijit Muhurta	none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday
Vijaya Muhurta	15:03–16:02
Godhuli	20:02–20:20
Pradosha	20:02–21:51
Nishitha	00:16–00:52 (17.08)
Amrita Kalam	12:02–13:31

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	12:33–14:25
Yamaganda	06:56–08:48
Gulika Kalam	10:40–12:33
Dur Muhurta	12:03–13:03
Varjyam	01:15–02:47 (17.08)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 08:16–14:17, 18:52–19:56

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

Cutting hair, shaving	good 08:16–14:17, 18:52–19:56
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	good 08:16–14:17, 18:52–19:56
Bathing, washing hair	good 08:16–17:01, 18:52–19:56

Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Hasta until 17:37, Chitra from 17:37; tithi Shukla-chaturti until 07:21, Shukla-panchami from 07:21; lagna Karka 05:03, Simha 05:15, Kanya 08:16, Tula 11:16, Vrischika 14:17, Dhanu 17:01, Makara 18:52, Kumbha 19:56

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Hasta (until 17:37) — imparting radiance (to the person); Chitra (from 17:37) — improvement of well-being; Wednesday — favour of the authorities.

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

Shukla-chaturti 05:03–07:21: 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

Best day · score S = +6

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

Auspicious time begins after 07:21

Auspicious time ends by 17:37

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 05:03–17:37+1 Anandadi: Ananda 05:03–17:37+1 Auspicious nakshatra 05:03–17:37+1 Yoga Sadhya 05:03–18:10+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 07:21–05:05 (17.08)0 Ravi Yoga 17:37–02:27 (17.08)0 Chaturmasya0 Anandadi: Kaladanda 17:37–05:05 (17.08)0 Vishti (Bhadra) 05:03–07:21−2 Rikta tithi 05:03–07:21

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 05:03

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Kshaya tithi, Sankranti day
Month	Shravana (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Krodhana (No. 59) · Shaka 1967 · Vikram 2102 more
Period	Chaturmasya
Festivals	Simha Sankranti · Skanda Shashti

At sunrise 05:05

Tithi	5Shukla-panchami (Purna, Soma) · until 05:11 more
Nakshatra	Chitra, pada 3 (soft, Tvashtri (Heavenly Architect) or Vishwakarma (Vastu God), Mars) · until 16:32 more
Yoga	Shubha (“goodness, happiness”, auspicious) · until 15:37 more
Karana	Balava (movable) · until 05:11 more
Vara	Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Tula (Libra)

Changes during the day

from 05:11	tithi Shukla-shashti (kshaya: not present at any sunrise)
from 05:11	karana Kaulava
from 15:37	yoga Shukla
from 16:21	karana Taitila
from 16:32	nakshatra Swati
from 03:42 (18.08)	tithi Shukla-saptami
from 03:42 (18.08)	karana Gara

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:23
Sunrise	05:05
Noon	12:33
Sunset	20:00
End of twilight	20:42
Moonrise	12:01
Moonset	20:51
Day length	14 h 54 min

Sky

Simha Sankranti	02:27 — 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 05:11	from 16:32

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 (05:05–16:32) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Swati (16:32–20:00) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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Festivals and periods

Simha Sankranti · Surya

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

Rule: by the moment of Sankranti, 05:05–12:33
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, 05:11–03:42 (18.08)
the tithi begins between sunrise and sunset

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:05–05:11 Ravi Yoga 16:32–05:07 (18.08)

Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:11–03:42 (18.08)

Anandadi: Chara 05:05–16:32 Anandadi: Sthira 16:32–05:07 (18.08)

Gandanta (tithi): 04:49–05:33

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:53–04:29
Abhijit Muhurta	12:03–13:02
Vijaya Muhurta	15:02–16:01
Godhuli	20:00–20:18
Pradosha	20:00–21:49
Nishitha	00:15–00:52 (18.08)
Amrita Kalam	10:26–11:57

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	14:24–16:16
Yamaganda	05:05–06:57
Gulika Kalam	08:49–10:41
Dur Muhurta	10:03–11:03, 16:01–17:01
Varjyam	22:04–23:38

Haircut and shaving

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

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

Cutting hair, shaving	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Bathing, washing hair	good 08:12–16:57, 18:48–19:52

Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Chitra until 16:32, Swati from 16:32; tithi Shukla-panchami until 05:11, Shukla-shashti from 05:11; lagna Karka 05:05, Simha 05:11, Kanya 08:12, Tula 11:12, Vrischika 14:13, Dhanu 16:57, Makara 18:48, Kumbha 19:52

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Chitra (until 16:32) — improvement of well-being; Swati (from 16:32) — relief from all suffering; Thursday — success.

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

Sankranti at 02:27 — 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 = 0

Avoid starting important matters: Kshaya tithi, Sankranti day

+2 Yoga Shubha 05:05–15:37+1 Anandadi: Chara 05:05–16:32+1 Auspicious nakshatra 05:05–16:32+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 05:05–05:110 Ravi Yoga 16:32–05:07 (18.08)0 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:05–05:110 Chaturmasya−1 Gandanta 05:05–05:33−1 Sankranti day−2 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:11–03:42 (18.08)−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 05:05

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Ravi Yoga, Auspicious nakshatra; cons: Krakacha Yoga, Anandadi: Gada
Month	Shravana (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Krodhana (No. 59) · Shaka 1967 · Vikram 2102 more
Period	Chaturmasya

At sunrise 05:07

Tithi	7Shukla-saptami (Bhadra, Indra) · until 02:59 (19.08) more
Nakshatra	Swati, pada 3 (movable, Waiu (Wind), Rahu) · until 16:12 more
Yoga	Shukla (“bright, pure”, auspicious) · until 13:39 more
Karana	Gara (movable) · until 15:15 more
Vara	Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Tula (Libra)

Changes during the day

from 13:39	yoga Brahma
from 15:15	karana Vanija
from 16:12	nakshatra Vishakha
from 02:59 (19.08)	tithi Shukla-ashtami
from 02:59 (19.08)	karana Vishti

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:25
Sunrise	05:07
Noon	12:33
Sunset	19:57
End of twilight	20:39
Moonrise	13:32
Moonset	21:05
Day length	14 h 50 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 16:12

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, Swati (05:07–16:12) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Vishakha (16:12–19:57) is good for sowing, for root crops.

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Festivals and periods

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 05:07–16:12

Krakacha Yoga 05:07–02:59 (19.08) Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:07–02:59 (19.08) Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 02:59–05:09 (19.08)

Anandadi: Matanga 16:12–05:09 (19.08) Anandadi: Gada 05:07–16:12

Bhadra in the netherworld: 02:59–10:26 (19.08); Bhadra Puchha 04:47–06:00 (19.08); Bhadra Mukha 06:00–08:00 (19.08)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:54–04:31
Abhijit Muhurta	12:03–13:02
Vijaya Muhurta	15:01–16:00
Godhuli	19:57–20:16
Pradosha	19:57–21:48
Nishitha	00:15–00:52 (19.08)
Amrita Kalam	07:31–09:06

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	10:41–12:32
Yamaganda	16:15–18:06
Gulika Kalam	06:59–08:50
Dur Muhurta	08:05–09:05, 13:02–14:01
Varjyam	21:53–23:31

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 08:08–14:09

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

Cutting hair, shaving	good 08:08–14:09
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	good 08:08–14:09
Bathing, washing hair	good 08:08–16:12

Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Swati until 16:12, Vishakha from 16:12; tithi Shukla-saptami; lagna Simha 05:07, Kanya 08:08, Tula 11:08, Vrischika 14:09, Dhanu 16:53, Makara 18:44, Kumbha 19:48

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Swati (until 16:12) — relief from all suffering; Vishakha (from 16:12) — loss of money; Friday — universal respect.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = +2

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

+2 Ravi Yoga 05:07–16:12+1 Auspicious nakshatra 05:07–16:12+1 Yoga Shukla 05:07–13:39+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 05:07–02:59 (19.08)0 Anandadi: Matanga 16:12–05:09 (19.08)0 Chaturmasya0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:07–02:59 (19.08) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Anandadi: Gada 05:07–16:12−3 Krakacha Yoga 05:07–02:59 (19.08)

Panchanga at sunrise 05:07

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Yoga Brahma, Anandadi: Shubha; cons: Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn), Ashtami
Month	Shravana (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Krodhana (No. 59) · Shaka 1967 · Vikram 2102 more
Period	Chaturmasya
Festivals	Masik Durgashtami

At sunrise 05:09

Tithi	8Shukla-ashtami (Jaya, Vasus) · until 03:02 (20.08) more
Nakshatra	Vishakha, pada 3 (mixed, Indra and Agni, Jupiter) · until 16:36 more
Yoga	Brahma (“Brahma, sacred knowledge”, auspicious) · until 12:18 more
Karana	Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 14:55 more
Vara	Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Tula (Libra)

Changes during the day

from 12:18	yoga Indra
from 14:55	karana Bava
from 16:36	nakshatra Anuradha
from 03:02 (20.08)	tithi Shukla-navami
from 03:02 (20.08)	karana Balava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:27
Sunrise	05:09
Noon	12:33
Sunset	19:55
End of twilight	20:37
Moonrise	15:00
Moonset	21:26
Day length	14 h 45 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 16:36

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Vishakha (05:09–16:36) is good for sowing, for root crops.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Anuradha (16:36–19:55) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 05:09–14:55: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

Masik Durgashtami · Durga

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

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 02:59–03:02 (20.08)
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:02–05:11 (20.08)

Anandadi: Shubha 05:09–16:36 Anandadi: Amrita 16:36–05:11 (20.08)

Bhadra in the netherworld: 02:59–10:26; Bhadra Puchha 04:47–06:00; Bhadra Mukha 06:00–08:00
Bhadra in heaven: 10:26–14:55

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:56–04:32
Abhijit Muhurta	12:03–13:02
Vijaya Muhurta	15:00–15:59
Godhuli	19:55–20:14
Pradosha	19:55–21:46
Nishitha	00:15–00:52 (20.08)
Amrita Kalam	07:39–09:17

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	08:51–10:41
Yamaganda	14:23–16:14
Gulika Kalam	05:09–07:00
Dur Muhurta	05:09–06:08, 06:08–07:07
Varjyam	20:48–22:28

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 18:40–19:44

Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Vishakha until 16:36, Anuradha from 16:36; tithi Shukla-ashtami; lagna Simha 05:09, Kanya 08:04, Tula 11:04, Vrischika 14:06, Dhanu 16:49, Makara 18:40, Kumbha 19:44

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Vishakha (until 16:36) — loss of money; Anuradha (from 16:36) — loss of money. In general Anuradha is favourable, but not for the very first shaving, cutting or trimming of hair (“vapanam”); Saturday — decline of physical strength.

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

Shukla-ashtami 05:09–19:55: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = +1

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

+2 Yoga Brahma 05:09–12:18+1 Anandadi: Shubha 05:09–16:360 Auspicious nakshatra 16:36–05:11 (20.08)0 Chaturmasya−1 Vishti (Bhadra) 05:09–10:26−1 Ashtami 05:09–03:02 (20.08)−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 05:09

Summary	Unfavourable day — Anandadi: Kana, Vaidhriti
Month	Shravana (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Krodhana (No. 59) · Shaka 1967 · Vikram 2102 more
Period	Chaturmasya

At sunrise 05:11

Tithi	9Shukla-navami (Rikta, Serpent (Naga)) · until 03:48 (21.08) more
Nakshatra	Anuradha, pada 3 (soft, Mitra (Friend), Saturn) · until 17:45 more
Yoga	Indra (“Indra, lord”, auspicious) · until 11:33 more
Karana	Balava (movable) · until 15:20 more
Vara	Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Vrischika (Scorpio)

Changes during the day

from 11:33	yoga Vaidhriti
from 15:20	karana Kaulava
from 17:45	nakshatra Jyestha
from 03:48 (21.08)	tithi Shukla-dashami
from 03:48 (21.08)	karana Taitila

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:29
Sunrise	05:11
Noon	12:33
Sunset	19:53
End of twilight	20:34
Moonrise	16:19
Moonset	21:57
Day length	14 h 41 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 17:45

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 (05:11–17:45) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Jyestha (17:45–19:53) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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Festivals and periods

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 17:45–05:13 (21.08)

Anandadi: Mrityu 05:11–17:45 Anandadi: Kana 17:45–05:13 (21.08)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:57–04:34
Abhijit Muhurta	12:02–13:01
Vijaya Muhurta	14:59–15:58
Godhuli	19:53–20:11
Pradosha	19:53–21:45
Nishitha	00:14–00:52 (21.08)
Amrita Kalam	06:51–08:32

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	18:02–19:53
Yamaganda	12:32–14:22
Gulika Kalam	16:12–18:02
Dur Muhurta	17:55–18:54
Varjyam	23:46–01:29 (21.08)

Haircut and shaving

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

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

Cutting hair, shaving	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Bathing, washing hair	average 08:00–16:45

Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Anuradha until 17:45, Jyestha from 17:45; tithi Shukla-navami; lagna Simha 05:11, Kanya 08:00, Tula 11:01, Vrischika 14:02, Dhanu 16:45, Makara 18:36, Kumbha 19:40

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Anuradha (until 17:45) — loss of money. In general Anuradha is favourable, but not for the very first shaving, cutting or trimming of hair (“vapanam”); Jyestha (from 17:45) — loss (reduction) of landed property (real estate); Sunday — physical well-being.

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

Shukla-navami 05:11–19:53: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Vaidhriti 11:33–19:53: auspicious undertakings, including haircuts, are avoided during this yoga (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Unfavourable day · score S = −5

Strict prohibition: Anandadi: Kana

Avoid starting important matters: Vaidhriti

+2 Yoga Indra 05:11–11:33+1 Auspicious nakshatra 05:11–17:450 Ravi Yoga 17:45–05:13 (21.08)0 Anandadi: Kana 17:45–05:13 (21.08) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Chaturmasya0 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 17:45–05:13 (21.08)−2 Rikta tithi 05:11–03:48 (21.08)−3 Anandadi: Mrityu 05:11–17:45−3 Vaidhriti 11:33–05:13 (21.08)

Panchanga at sunrise 05:11

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Ravi Yoga, Anandadi: Padma; cons: Vaidhriti, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
Month	Shravana (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Krodhana (No. 59) · Shaka 1967 · Vikram 2102 more
Period	Chaturmasya
Festivals	Shravana Somvar

At sunrise 05:13

Tithi	10Shukla-dashami (Purna, Dharma) · until 05:14 (22.08) more
Nakshatra	Jyestha, pada 2 (sharp, Indra (Leader of the Gods), Mercury) · until 19:33 more Gandamula
Yoga	Vaidhriti (“without support, discord”, inauspicious) · until 11:21 more
Karana	Taitila (movable) · until 16:27 more
Vara	Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Vrischika (Scorpio)

Changes during the day

from 11:21	yoga Vishkambha
from 16:27	karana Gara
from 19:33	nakshatra Mula
from 05:14 (22.08)	tithi Shukla-ekadashi
from 05:14 (22.08)	karana Vanija

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:32
Sunrise	05:13
Noon	12:32
Sunset	19:50
End of twilight	20:31
Moonrise	17:23
Moonset	22:45
Day length	14 h 37 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise

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 (05:13–19:33) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Mula (19:33–19:50) is good for sowing, for root crops.

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Festivals and periods

Shravana Somvar · Shiva

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

Rule: by weekday

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga all day

Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:14–05:15 (22.08) Krakacha Yoga 05:14–05:15 (22.08)

Anandadi: Padma 05:13–19:33 Anandadi: Lumbaka 19:33–05:15 (22.08)

Gandanta (nakshatra): 13:03–02:06 (22.08)
Gandanta (tithi): 04:48–05:39 (22.08)
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Jyestha
Surya Dagdha tithi: Shukla-dashami

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:58–04:36
Abhijit Muhurta	12:02–13:01
Vijaya Muhurta	14:58–15:56
Godhuli	19:50–20:09
Pradosha	19:50–21:43
Nishitha	00:14–00:51 (22.08)
Amrita Kalam	10:05–11:49

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	07:03–08:52
Yamaganda	10:42–12:32
Gulika Kalam	14:21–16:11
Dur Muhurta	13:01–13:59, 15:56–16:55
Varjyam	none on this day

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 11:21–19:50

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 11:21–19:50
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 11:21–19:50
Bathing, washing hair	average throughout the daytime

Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Jyestha until 19:33, Mula from 19:33; tithi Shukla-dashami; lagna Simha 05:13, Kanya 07:56, Tula 10:57, Vrischika 13:58, Dhanu 16:41, Makara 18:32, Kumbha 19:36

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Jyestha (until 19:33) — loss (reduction) of landed property (real estate); Mula (from 19:33) — ruin of the family; Monday — clear, bright complexion.

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

Vaidhriti 05:13–11:21: auspicious undertakings, including haircuts, are avoided during this yoga (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = +2

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

+2 Ravi Yoga all day+1 Anandadi: Padma 05:13–19:33+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 05:13–05:14 (22.08)0 Chaturmasya0 Anandadi: Lumbaka 19:33–05:15 (22.08)−1 Surya Dagdha tithi 05:13–05:14 (22.08)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 05:13–19:33−1 Vaidhriti 05:13–11:21

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

Panchanga at sunrise 05:13

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Ravi Yoga, Anandadi: Chhatra; cons: Tryahasparsha, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
Month	Shravana (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Krodhana (No. 59) · Shaka 1967 · Vikram 2102 more
Period	Chaturmasya

At sunrise 05:15

Tithi	11Shukla-ekadashi (Nanda, Rudra) · until 07:10 (23.08) more the tithi will also last until tomorrow’s sunrise (tryahasparsha)
Nakshatra	Mula, pada 2 (sharp, Nirriti (Goddess of Destruction or Alakshmi), Ketu) · until 21:54 more Gandamula
Yoga	Vishkambha (“prop, bolt”, inauspicious) · until 11:37 more
Karana	Vanija (movable) · until 18:08 more
Vara	Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Dhanu (Sagittarius)

Changes during the day

from 11:37	yoga Priti
from 18:08	karana Vishti
from 21:54	nakshatra Purva-Ashadha

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:34
Sunrise	05:15
Noon	12:32
Sunset	19:48
End of twilight	20:29
Moonrise	18:07
Moonset	23:49
Day length	14 h 32 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise

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 (05:15–19:48) is good for sowing, for root crops.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 18:08–19:48: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 05:15–21:54

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) all day

Anandadi: Chhatra 05:15–21:54 Anandadi: Mitra 21:54–05:17 (23.08)

Bhadra in the netherworld: 18:08–07:10 (23.08); Bhadra Puchha 23:23–00:41 (23.08); Bhadra Mukha 00:41–02:50 (23.08)
Gandanta (tithi): 04:48–05:39
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Mula

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:00–04:37
Abhijit Muhurta	12:02–13:00
Vijaya Muhurta	14:57–15:55
Godhuli	19:48–20:07
Pradosha	19:48–21:42
Nishitha	00:13–00:51 (23.08)
Amrita Kalam	14:53–16:38

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	16:10–17:59
Yamaganda	08:53–10:42
Gulika Kalam	12:31–14:20
Dur Muhurta	08:10–09:08, 23:35–00:13 (23.08)
Varjyam	20:09–21:54

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 07:52–13:54, 18:28–19:32

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 07:52–13:54, 18:28–19:32
Cutting fingernails	bad throughout the daytime
Cutting toenails	average 07:52–13:54, 18:28–19:32
Bathing, washing hair	average 07:52–16:37, 18:28–19:32

Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Mula; tithi Shukla-ekadashi; lagna Simha 05:15, Kanya 07:52, Tula 10:53, Vrischika 13:54, Dhanu 16:37, Makara 18:28, Kumbha 19:32

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

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = −1

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

+2 Ravi Yoga 05:15–21:54+1 Anandadi: Chhatra 05:15–21:54+1 Auspicious tithi all day+1 Yoga Priti 11:37–05:17 (23.08)0 Chaturmasya0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) all day (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Vishti (Bhadra) 18:08–05:17 (23.08)−1 Gandanta 05:15–05:39−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 05:15–21:54−2 Tryahasparsha

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

Panchanga at sunrise 05:15

Summary	Best day — Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Anandadi: Shrivatsa; auspicious time — after 07:10
Month	Shravana (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Krodhana (No. 59) · Shaka 1967 · Vikram 2102 more
Period	Chaturmasya
Festivals	Shravana Putrada Ekadashi (Pavitra)

At sunrise 05:17

Tithi	11Shukla-ekadashi (Nanda, Rudra) · until 07:10 more vriddhi: the same tithi also prevailed at yesterday’s sunrise
Nakshatra	Purva-Ashadha, pada 2 (fierce, Varuna, Venus) · until 00:40 (24.08) more
Yoga	Priti (“love, affection”, auspicious) · until 12:15 more
Karana	Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 07:10 more
Vara	Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Dhanu (Sagittarius)

Changes during the day

from 07:10	tithi Shukla-dvadashi
from 07:10	karana Bava
from 12:15	yoga Ayushman
from 20:17	karana Balava
from 00:40 (24.08)	nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:36
Sunrise	05:17
Noon	12:32
Sunset	19:45
End of twilight	20:26
Moonrise	18:36
Moonset	none
Day length	14 h 28 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 07:10

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Ashadha (05:17–19:45) is good for root crops.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 05:17–07:10: 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 05:14 (22.08)–07:10
Ekadashi prevails at two sunrises, but on the first day Dashami extends into Arunodaya — everyone fasts on the second day
Parana (breaking the fast): 05:19–08:12 (24.08)

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:10–05:19 (24.08)

Anandadi: Shrivatsa 05:17–00:40 (24.08) Anandadi: Vajra 00:40–05:19 (24.08)

Bhadra in the netherworld: 18:08 (22.08)–07:10; Bhadra Puchha 23:23 (22.08)–00:41; Bhadra Mukha 00:41–02:50

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:01–04:39
Abhijit Muhurta	none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday
Vijaya Muhurta	14:56–15:54
Godhuli	19:45–20:04
Pradosha	19:45–21:40
Nishitha	00:13–00:51 (24.08)
Amrita Kalam	19:19–21:06

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	12:31–14:20
Yamaganda	07:05–08:54
Gulika Kalam	10:43–12:31
Dur Muhurta	12:02–13:00
Varjyam	08:37–10:24

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 05:17–07:10, 07:49–13:50, 18:25–19:28

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 05:17–07:10, 07:49–13:50, 18:25–19:28
Cutting fingernails	average 07:49–13:50, 18:25–19:28
Cutting toenails	average 05:17–07:10, 07:49–13:50, 18:25–19:28
Bathing, washing hair	good 07:49–16:33, 18:25–19:28

Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Purva-Ashadha; tithi Shukla-ekadashi until 07:10, Shukla-dvadashi from 07:10; lagna Simha 05:17, Kanya 07:49, Tula 10:49, Vrischika 13:50, Dhanu 16:33, Makara 18:25, Kumbha 19:28

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

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 = +5

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

Auspicious time begins after 07:10

+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:10–05:19 (24.08)+1 Anandadi: Shrivatsa 05:17–00:40 (24.08)+1 Yoga Priti 05:17–12:15+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 05:17–07:100 Chaturmasya0 Vishti (Bhadra) 05:17–07:10−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 05:17–00:40 (24.08)

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 05:17

Summary	Best day — Anandadi: Saumya, Auspicious nakshatra
Month	Shravana (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Krodhana (No. 59) · Shaka 1967 · Vikram 2102 more
Period	Chaturmasya
Festivals	Pradosha Vrat

At sunrise 05:19

Tithi	12Shukla-dvadashi (Bhadra, Sun (Ravi)) · until 09:28 more
Nakshatra	Uttara-Ashadha, pada 1 (fixed, Vishva-Deva (All Gods), Sun) · until 03:41 (25.08) more
Yoga	Ayushman (“long-lived”, auspicious) · until 13:08 more
Karana	Balava (movable) · until 09:28 more
Vara	Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Dhanu (Sagittarius)

Changes during the day

from 09:28	tithi Shukla-triodashi
from 09:28	karana Kaulava
from 13:08	yoga Saubhagya
from 22:42	karana Taitila
from 03:41 (25.08)	nakshatra Shravana

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:38
Sunrise	05:19
Noon	12:31
Sunset	19:43
End of twilight	20:23
Moonrise	18:54
Moonset	01:04
Day length	14 h 23 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 09:28

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 (05:19–19:43) is good for sowing.

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Festivals and periods

Pradosha Vrat · Shiva

Rule: pradosha vyapini: 3 muhurtas after sunset, 19:43–21:38
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 03:41–05:21 (25.08)

Anandadi: Saumya 05:19–20:55 Anandadi: Dhwanksha 20:55–05:21 (25.08)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:02–04:41
Abhijit Muhurta	12:02–13:00
Vijaya Muhurta	14:55–15:52
Godhuli	19:43–20:02
Pradosha	19:43–21:38
Nishitha	00:13–00:51 (25.08)
Amrita Kalam	20:29–22:17

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	14:19–16:07
Yamaganda	05:19–07:07
Gulika Kalam	08:55–10:43
Dur Muhurta	10:07–11:04, 15:52–16:50
Varjyam	09:40–11:28

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 07:45–13:46, 18:21–19:25

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

Cutting hair, shaving	good 07:45–13:46, 18:21–19:25
Cutting fingernails	average throughout the daytime
Cutting toenails	good 07:45–13:46, 18:21–19:25
Bathing, washing hair	good 07:45–16:29, 18:21–19:25

Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha; tithi Shukla-dvadashi until 09:28, Shukla-triodashi from 09:28; lagna Simha 05:19, Kanya 07:45, Tula 10:45, Vrischika 13:46, Dhanu 16:29, Makara 18:21, Kumbha 19:25

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Uttara-Ashadha — improved health; Thursday — success.

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.

+1 Anandadi: Saumya 05:19–20:55+1 Auspicious nakshatra 05:19–03:41 (25.08)+1 Yoga Ayushman 05:19–13:08+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 09:28–05:21 (25.08)0 Chaturmasya

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

Panchanga at sunrise 05:19

Summary	Best day — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Ravi Yoga; auspicious time — until 11:59
Month	Shravana (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Krodhana (No. 59) · Shaka 1967 · Vikram 2102 more
Period	Chaturmasya
Festivals	Onam (Thiruvonam) · Varalakshmi Vrat

At sunrise 05:21

Tithi	13Shukla-triodashi (Jaya, God of Love) · until 11:59 more
Nakshatra	Shravana, pada 1 (movable, Shri Vishnu, Moon) · until 06:48 (26.08) more
Yoga	Saubhagya (“good fortune, marital happiness”, auspicious) · until 14:10 more
Karana	Taitila (movable) · until 11:59 more
Vara	Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Makara (Capricorn)

Changes during the day

from 11:59	tithi Shukla-chaturdashi
from 11:59	karana Gara
from 14:10	yoga Shobhana
from 01:17 (26.08)	karana Vanija

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:40
Sunrise	05:21
Noon	12:31
Sunset	19:40
End of twilight	20:21
Moonrise	19:07
Moonset	02:23
Day length	14 h 19 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 11:59

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, Shravana (05:21–19:40) is good for sowing.
Shukla-chaturdashi 11:59–19:40: 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, 07:45
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Varalakshmi Vrat · Lakshmi

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

Rule: by weekday

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga all day Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day

Anandadi: Kaladanda 05:21–05:29 Anandadi: Dhumra 05:29–05:23 (26.08)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:04–04:42
Abhijit Muhurta	12:02–12:59
Vijaya Muhurta	14:54–15:51
Godhuli	19:40–20:00
Pradosha	19:40–21:37
Nishitha	00:12–00:51 (26.08)
Amrita Kalam	19:03–20:52

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	10:43–12:31
Yamaganda	16:05–17:53
Gulika Kalam	07:08–08:56
Dur Muhurta	08:13–09:10, 12:59–13:57
Varjyam	08:12–10:01

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 07:41–11:59

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

Cutting hair, shaving	good 07:41–11:59
Cutting fingernails	average 05:21–11:59
Cutting toenails	good 07:41–11:59
Bathing, washing hair	good 07:41–11:59

Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Shravana; tithi Shukla-triodashi until 11:59, Shukla-chaturdashi from 11:59; lagna Simha 05:21, Kanya 07:41, Tula 10:41, Vrischika 13:42, Dhanu 16:25, Makara 18:17, Kumbha 19:21

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Shravana — bodily development (physical growth); Friday — universal respect.

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

Shukla-chaturdashi 11:59–19:40: a Rikta and Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Best day · score S = +7

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

Auspicious time ends by 11:59

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day+2 Ravi Yoga all day+1 Auspicious nakshatra all day+1 Yoga Saubhagya 05:21–14:10+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 05:21–11:590 Chaturmasya−1 Anandadi: Dhumra 05:29–05:23 (26.08)−1 Rikta tithi 11:59–05:23 (26.08)

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 05:21

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Anandadi: Vardhamana; cons: Rikta tithi, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
Month	Shravana (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Krodhana (No. 59) · Shaka 1967 · Vikram 2102 more
Period	Chaturmasya

At sunrise 05:23

Tithi	14Shukla-chaturdashi (Rikta, Kali) · until 14:35 more
Nakshatra	Shravana, pada 4 (movable, Shri Vishnu, Moon) · until 06:48 more
Yoga	Shobhana (“splendid, beautiful”, auspicious) · until 15:15 more
Karana	Vanija (movable) · until 14:35 more
Vara	Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Makara (Capricorn)

Changes during the day

from 06:48	nakshatra Dhanishtha
from 14:35	tithi Purnima
from 14:35	karana Vishti
from 15:15	yoga Atiganda
from 03:52 (27.08)	karana Bava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:42
Sunrise	05:23
Noon	12:31
Sunset	19:38
End of twilight	20:18
Moonrise	19:16
Moonset	03:42
Day length	14 h 15 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 06:48	from 14:35

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 (05:23–06:48) is good for sowing.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 14:35–19:38: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Shukla-chaturdashi 05:23–14:35: according to the Kalaprakashika, ploughing on Chaturdashi puts the owner’s life in danger.

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Festivals and periods

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 05:23–06:48 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 05:23–06:48 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:23–14:35

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 14:35–05:25 (27.08)

Anandadi: Sthira 05:23–06:48 Anandadi: Vardhamana 06:48–05:25 (27.08)

Bhadra in the netherworld: 14:35–20:22
Bhadra on earth: 20:22–03:52 (27.08); Bhadra Puchha 23:12–00:32 (27.08); Bhadra Mukha 00:32–02:45 (27.08)
Mrityu Panchaka: 20:22–20:05 (31.08)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:05–04:44
Abhijit Muhurta	12:02–12:59
Vijaya Muhurta	14:53–15:50
Godhuli	19:38–19:57
Pradosha	19:38–21:35
Nishitha	00:12–00:51 (27.08)
Amrita Kalam	22:10–23:59

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	08:57–10:43
Yamaganda	14:17–16:04
Gulika Kalam	05:23–07:10
Dur Muhurta	05:23–06:20, 06:20–07:17
Varjyam	11:20–13:08

Haircut and shaving

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

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

Cutting hair, shaving	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Bathing, washing hair	average 07:37–16:22, 18:13–19:17

Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Shravana until 06:48, Dhanishtha from 06:48; tithi Shukla-chaturdashi until 14:35, Purnima from 14:35; lagna Simha 05:23, Kanya 07:37, Tula 10:37, Vrischika 13:38, Dhanu 16:22, Makara 18:13, Kumbha 19:17

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Shravana (until 06:48) — bodily development (physical growth); Dhanishtha (from 06:48) — longevity (increased vitality); Saturday — decline of physical strength.

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

Shukla-chaturdashi 05:23–14:35: a Rikta and Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Purnima 14:35–19:38: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = 0

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

+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:23–14:35+1 Anandadi: Vardhamana 06:48–05:25 (27.08)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 05:23–06:48+1 Yoga Shobhana 05:23–15:150 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 05:23–06:480 Ravi Yoga 05:23–06:480 Chaturmasya0 Yoga Atiganda 15:15–17:46−1 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 14:35–05:25 (27.08)−1 Vishti (Bhadra) 14:35–20:22−1 Eclipse nearby−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−2 Rikta tithi 05:23–14:35

Panchanga at sunrise 05:23

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Anandadi: Matanga, Auspicious nakshatra; cons: Panchaka, Eclipse (not visible here)
Month	Shravana (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Krodhana (No. 59) · Shaka 1967 · Vikram 2102 more
Period	Chaturmasya
Festivals	Raksha Bandhan · Shravana Purnima (Narali Purnima) · Lunar eclipse, penumbral (not visible here)

At sunrise 05:25

Tithi	15Purnima (Purna, Vishvedevas) · until 17:07 more
Nakshatra	Dhanishtha, pada 4 (movable, Vasu (kind) - 8 phenomena of nature, assistants of Indra, Mars) · until 09:55 more
Yoga	Atiganda (“great danger”, inauspicious) · until 16:18 more
Karana	Bava (movable) · until 17:07 more
Vara	Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Kumbha (Aquarius)

Changes during the day

from 09:55	nakshatra Shatabhisha
from 16:18	yoga Sukarma
from 17:07	tithi Krishna-pratipat
from 17:07	karana Balava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:45
Sunrise	05:25
Noon	12:31
Sunset	19:35
End of twilight	20:15
Moonrise	19:23
Moonset	04:59
Day length	14 h 10 min

Sky

Full moon (Purnima)	17:07
Lunar eclipse, penumbral	greatest eclipse 16:53, magnitude 0.683
Phases	Penumbral eclipse begins 14:52 Penumbral eclipse ends 18:54
Visibility	not visible here (below the horizon)

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 09:55	from 17:07

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, Shatabhisha (09:55–19:35) is good for sowing.

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Festivals and periods

Raksha Bandhan

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

Rule: aparahna vyapini: the 4th fifth of the daytime, 13:55–16:45
on the second day the tithi lasts long enough — the second day is chosen

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

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

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 14:35 (26.08)–17:07
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 17:07–05:27 (28.08)

Anandadi: Matanga 05:25–09:55 Anandadi: Rakshasa 09:55–05:27 (28.08)

Mrityu Panchaka: 20:22 (26.08)–20:05 (31.08)
Gandanta (tithi): 16:41–17:34

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:06–04:46
Abhijit Muhurta	12:02–12:58
Vijaya Muhurta	14:52–15:48
Godhuli	19:35–19:55
Pradosha	19:35–21:34
Nishitha	00:11–00:51 (28.08)
Amrita Kalam	04:48–06:36 (28.08)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	17:49–19:35
Yamaganda	12:30–14:16
Gulika Kalam	16:03–17:49
Dur Muhurta	17:42–18:39
Varjyam	18:00–19:48

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 18:09–19:13

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 18:09–19:13
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 18:09–19:13
Bathing, washing hair	average 07:33–16:18, 18:09–19:13

Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Dhanishtha until 09:55, Shatabhisha from 09:55; tithi Purnima until 17:07, Krishna-pratipat from 17:07; lagna Simha 05:25, Kanya 07:33, Tula 10:33, Vrischika 13:34, Dhanu 16:18, Makara 18:09, Kumbha 19:13

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Dhanishtha (until 09:55) — longevity (increased vitality); Shatabhisha (from 09:55) — gaining strength; Sunday — physical well-being.

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

Purnima 05:25–17:07: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = −1

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

+1 Anandadi: Matanga 05:25–09:55+1 Auspicious nakshatra 05:25–09:550 Yoga Sukarma 16:18–05:27 (28.08)0 Auspicious tithi 17:07–05:27 (28.08)0 Chaturmasya0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 17:07–05:27 (28.08)−1 Anandadi: Rakshasa 09:55–05:27 (28.08)−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 05:25

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Anandadi: Amrita, Auspicious nakshatra; cons: Panchaka, Eclipse nearby
Month	Shravana (amanta) · Bhadrapada (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Krodhana (No. 59) · Shaka 1967 · Vikram 2102 more
Period	Chaturmasya

At sunrise 05:27

Tithi	1Krishna-pratipat (Nanda, Brahma) · until 19:30 more
Nakshatra	Shatabhisha, pada 3 (movable, Varuna, Rahu) · until 12:53 more
Yoga	Sukarma (“good deed”, auspicious) · until 17:12 more
Karana	Balava (movable) · until 06:20 more
Vara	Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Kumbha (Aquarius)

Changes during the day

from 06:20	karana Kaulava
from 12:53	nakshatra Purva-Bhadra
from 17:12	yoga Dhriti
from 19:30	tithi Krishna-dvitya
from 19:30	karana Taitila

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:47
Sunrise	05:27
Noon	12:30
Sunset	19:33
End of twilight	20:12
Moonrise	19:28
Moonset	06:15
Day length	14 h 06 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 12:53	from 19:30

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Shatabhisha (05:27–12:53) is good for sowing.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Bhadra (12:53–19:33) is good for root crops.

more — lunar calendar for gardeners

Festivals and periods

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 19:30–05:29 (29.08)

Anandadi: Amrita 05:27–12:53 Anandadi: Musala 12:53–05:29 (29.08)

Mrityu Panchaka: 20:22 (26.08)–20:05 (31.08)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:08–04:47
Abhijit Muhurta	12:01–12:58
Vijaya Muhurta	14:51–15:47
Godhuli	19:33–19:53
Pradosha	19:33–21:32
Nishitha	00:11–00:51 (29.08)
Amrita Kalam	04:48–06:36

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	07:12–08:58
Yamaganda	10:44–12:30
Gulika Kalam	14:15–16:01
Dur Muhurta	12:58–13:54, 15:47–16:44
Varjyam	20:01–21:48

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 05:27–13:30, 18:05–19:09

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 05:27–13:30, 18:05–19:09
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 05:27–13:30, 18:05–19:09
Bathing, washing hair	good 07:29–12:53

Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Shatabhisha until 12:53, Purva-Bhadra from 12:53; tithi Krishna-pratipat until 19:30, Krishna-dvitya from 19:30; lagna Simha 05:27, Kanya 07:29, Tula 10:29, Vrischika 13:30, Dhanu 16:14, Makara 18:05, Kumbha 19:09

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Shatabhisha (until 12:53) — gaining strength; Purva-Bhadra (from 12:53) — facing death (dangers); Monday — clear, bright complexion.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = +2

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

+1 Anandadi: Amrita 05:27–12:53+1 Auspicious nakshatra 05:27–12:53+1 Yoga Sukarma 05:27–17:12+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 05:27–19:300 Chaturmasya0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 19:30–05:29 (29.08)0 Anandadi: Musala 12:53–05:29 (29.08)0 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 12:53–05:29 (29.08)−1 Eclipse nearby−1 Panchaka all day

Panchanga at sunrise 05:27

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Yoga Dhriti, Auspicious tithi; cons: Anandadi: Kana, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
Month	Shravana (amanta) · Bhadrapada (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Krodhana (No. 59) · Shaka 1967 · Vikram 2102 more
Period	Chaturmasya

At sunrise 05:29

Tithi	2Krishna-dvitya (Bhadra, Vidhatr) · until 21:36 more
Nakshatra	Purva-Bhadra, pada 3 (fierce, Aja Ekapad - sunbeam or lightning strike, Jupiter) · until 15:38 more
Yoga	Dhriti (“steadfastness, firmness”, auspicious) · until 17:55 more
Karana	Taitila (movable) · until 08:35 more
Vara	Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Kumbha (Aquarius)

Changes during the day

from 08:35	karana Gara
from 15:38	nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra
from 17:55	yoga Shula
from 21:36	tithi Krishna-tritya
from 21:36	karana Vanija

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:49
Sunrise	05:29
Noon	12:30
Sunset	19:30
End of twilight	20:10
Moonrise	19:34
Moonset	07:30
Day length	14 h 01 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 15:38

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Bhadra (05:29–15:38) is good for root crops.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Bhadra (15:38–19:30) is good for sowing.

more — lunar calendar for gardeners

Festivals and periods

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Tripushkar Yoga 05:29–15:38 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 15:38–05:30 (30.08) Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 15:38–05:30 (30.08) Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 21:36–05:30 (30.08)

Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 21:36–05:30 (30.08)

Anandadi: Siddhi 15:38–05:30 (30.08) Anandadi: Kana 05:29–15:38

Mrityu Panchaka: 20:22 (26.08)–20:05 (31.08)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:09–04:49
Abhijit Muhurta	12:01–12:57
Vijaya Muhurta	14:50–15:46
Godhuli	19:30–19:50
Pradosha	19:30–21:30
Nishitha	00:10–00:50 (30.08)
Amrita Kalam	06:43–08:30

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	16:00–17:45
Yamaganda	08:59–10:44
Gulika Kalam	12:29–14:15
Dur Muhurta	08:17–09:13, 23:30–00:10 (30.08)
Varjyam	02:12–03:58 (30.08)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 18:01–19:05

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 18:01–19:05
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 18:01–19:05
Bathing, washing hair	average 07:25–19:30

Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Purva-Bhadra until 15:38, Uttara-Bhadra from 15:38; tithi Krishna-dvitya; lagna Simha 05:29, Kanya 07:25, Tula 10:25, Vrischika 13:26, Dhanu 16:10, Makara 18:01, Kumbha 19:05

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Purva-Bhadra (until 15:38) — facing death (dangers); Uttara-Bhadra (from 15:38) — a good life; Tuesday — harm to longevity.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = −2

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

+1 Yoga Dhriti 05:29–17:55+1 Auspicious tithi 05:29–21:36+1 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 15:38–05:30 (30.08)0 Anandadi: Siddhi 15:38–05:30 (30.08)0 Auspicious nakshatra 15:38–05:30 (30.08)0 Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 15:38–05:30 (30.08)0 Chaturmasya0 Tripushkar Yoga 05:29–15:380 Yoga Shula 17:55–19:58−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Panchaka all day−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 05:29–15:38−3 Anandadi: Kana 05:29–15:38

Panchanga at sunrise 05:29

Summary	Unfavourable day — many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower), Bhadra on earth
Month	Shravana (amanta) · Bhadrapada (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Krodhana (No. 59) · Shaka 1967 · Vikram 2102 more
Period	Chaturmasya
Festivals	Kajari Teej

At sunrise 05:30

Tithi	3Krishna-tritya (Jaya, Vishnu) · until 23:22 more
Nakshatra	Uttara-Bhadra, pada 3 (fixed, Ahirbudhyana (Serpent of the Deep - Milky Way under the horizon), Saturn) · until 18:03 more
Yoga	Shula (“spear, sharp pain”, inauspicious) · until 18:23 more
Karana	Vanija (movable) · until 10:32 more
Vara	Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Mina (Pisces)

Changes during the day

from 10:32	karana Vishti
from 18:03	nakshatra Revati
from 18:23	yoga Ganda
from 23:22	tithi Krishna-chaturti
from 23:22	karana Bava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:51
Sunrise	05:30
Noon	12:30
Sunset	19:28
End of twilight	20:07
Moonrise	19:40
Moonset	08:46
Day length	13 h 57 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 18:03

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Bhadra (05:30–18:03) is good for sowing.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Revati (18:03–19:28) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 10:32–19:28: 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 21:36 (29.08)–23:22
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 05:30–18:03 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:30–23:22 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:30–23:22

Anandadi: Lumbaka 05:30–18:03 Anandadi: Utpata 18:03–05:32 (31.08)

Bhadra on earth: 10:32–23:22; Bhadra Puchha 18:51–20:09; Bhadra Mukha 20:09–22:17
Mrityu Panchaka: 20:22 (26.08)–20:05 (31.08)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:10–04:50
Abhijit Muhurta	none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday
Vijaya Muhurta	14:49–15:44
Godhuli	19:28–19:48
Pradosha	19:28–21:29
Nishitha	00:10–00:50 (31.08)
Amrita Kalam	12:46–14:32

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	12:29–14:14
Yamaganda	07:15–09:00
Gulika Kalam	10:44–12:29
Dur Muhurta	12:01–12:57
Varjyam	none on this day

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 07:21–10:32

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

Cutting hair, shaving	good 07:21–10:32
Cutting fingernails	average 05:30–10:32
Cutting toenails	good 07:21–10:32
Bathing, washing hair	good 07:21–16:06, 17:57–19:01

Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra until 18:03, Revati from 18:03; tithi Krishna-tritya; lagna Simha 05:30, Kanya 07:21, Tula 10:21, Vrischika 13:22, Dhanu 16:06, Makara 17:57, Kumbha 19:01

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Uttara-Bhadra (until 18:03) — a good life; Revati (from 18:03) — increase in property; Wednesday — favour of the authorities.

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

Bhadra on earth 10:32–19:28: no shaving or haircuts during Vishti Karana (according to the Muhurta Chintamani, Bhadra does harm when it is on earth; in heaven and in the netherworld its influence on earth is weak).

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 = −8

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

Avoid starting important matters: Bhadra on earth, Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra)

+1 Auspicious nakshatra 05:30–18:03+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 05:30–23:220 Chaturmasya0 Yoga Ganda 18:23–20:47−1 Anandadi: Lumbaka 05:30–18:03−1 Panchaka all day−2 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 05:30–18:03−2 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:30–23:22−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:30–23:22−3 Bhadra on earth 10:32–23:22

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

Panchanga at sunrise 05:30

Summary	Favourable day — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Anandadi: Mitra
Month	Shravana (amanta) · Bhadrapada (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Krodhana (No. 59) · Shaka 1967 · Vikram 2102 more
Period	Chaturmasya
Festivals	Sankashti Chaturthi (Heramba)

At sunrise 05:32

Tithi	4Krishna-chaturti (Rikta, Yama) · until 00:42 (01.09) more
Nakshatra	Revati, pada 2 (soft, Pushan (Prosperous), Mercury) · until 20:05 more Gandamula
Yoga	Ganda (“danger, knot”, inauspicious) · until 18:31 more
Karana	Bava (movable) · until 12:05 more
Vara	Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Mina (Pisces)

Changes during the day

from 12:05	karana Balava
from 18:31	yoga Vriddhi
from 20:05	nakshatra Ashwini
from 00:42 (01.09)	tithi Krishna-panchami
from 00:42 (01.09)	karana Kaulava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:53
Sunrise	05:32
Noon	12:29
Sunset	19:25
End of twilight	20:04
Moonrise	19:48
Moonset	10:04
Day length	13 h 52 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise

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 (05:32–19:25) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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Festivals and periods

Sankashti Chaturthi (Heramba) · Ganesha

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

Rule: at moonrise, 19:48
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 00:42–05:34 (01.09)

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:32–00:42 (01.09)

Anandadi: Mitra 05:32–20:05 Anandadi: Manasa 20:05–05:34 (01.09)

Mrityu Panchaka: 20:22 (26.08)–20:05
Gandanta (nakshatra): 13:37–02:31 (01.09)
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Revati

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:12–04:52
Abhijit Muhurta	12:01–12:57
Vijaya Muhurta	14:48–15:43
Godhuli	19:25–19:45
Pradosha	19:25–21:27
Nishitha	00:09–00:50 (01.09)
Amrita Kalam	17:29–19:13

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	14:13–15:57
Yamaganda	05:32–07:17
Gulika Kalam	09:01–10:45
Dur Muhurta	10:10–11:06, 15:43–16:39
Varjyam	07:04–08:48

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 Thursday; nakshatra Revati; tithi Krishna-chaturti; lagna Simha 05:32, Kanya 07:17, Tula 10:17, Vrischika 13:18, Dhanu 16:02, Makara 17:53, Kumbha 18:57

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Revati — increase in property; Thursday — success.

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

Krishna-chaturti 05:32–19:25: 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

Favourable day · score S = +3

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

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day+1 Anandadi: Mitra 05:32–20:05+1 Auspicious nakshatra 05:32–20:05+1 Auspicious weekday0 Yoga Vriddhi 18:31–05:34 (01.09)0 Chaturmasya0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:32–00:42 (01.09) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Panchaka 05:32–20:05−2 Rikta tithi 05:32–00:42 (01.09)

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.

Krodhana (No. 59 of 60, “irascible”) — A year of anger: quarrels and calamities, intolerance among people.
Northern samvatsara: Bahudhanya (No. 12)
Shaka Samvat 1967 · Vikram Samvat 2102 · Kali Yuga 5146
Next year — Akshaya, from the new moon before Ugadi (the start of Chaitra) 6.04.2046
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.

Vishti (movable)
Deity: Yama
Bhadra — the most inauspicious karana: weddings, journeys, purchases and any auspicious undertakings are avoided during it. It suits only harsh deeds: fighting enemies, demolition, removing obstacles.
A karana is half a tithi; there are 60 of them in a lunar month.

Mangala vara — Mars Day
Lord: Mars
Promotes decisive manifestations of will, competitions, active and gambling games, sports, training, overcoming obstacles, working with fire, metal (especially iron), mechanisms, electricity, explosive substances and weapons, militant actions, demand from debtors, litigation, verdicts, quarrels, conflicts, control of parasites (insects and rats) and similar matters. Some medical procedures, such as massage or chiropractic therapy, can be carried out during this time.

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).

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

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

Krishna-tritya
any undertakings

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

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

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

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

Anandadi: 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.

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).

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

Tuesday
−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

Krishna-chaturti
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

Karka
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut

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

Kanya
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut

Tula
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut

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

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

Makara
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra
Planting and sowing are allowed.

Krishna-panchami
any undertakings

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Wednesday
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Uttara-Bhadra
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-panchami
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

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

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

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

Taitila (movable)
Deity: Aryaman
Auspicious: dealings with authorities and superiors, fame, home and housing, clothing and jewellery.
A karana is half a tithi; there are 60 of them in a lunar month.

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

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

Krishna-shashti
plowing the ground

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Thursday
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Revati
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-shashti
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

Krishna-shashti
plowing the ground

Krishna-saptami
soaking seeds is allowed, digging the ground

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

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

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

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

Krakacha Yoga
“Saw”: the tithi number and the weekday number (Sun = 1 … Sat = 7) add up to 13 — Sun and the 12th tithi, Mon and the 11th, Tue and the 10th, Wed and the 9th, Thu and the 8th, Fri and the 7th, Sat and the 6th. One of the worst yogas: auspicious activities are postponed.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Friday
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Ashwini
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-saptami
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

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

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

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

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

Krishna-saptami
soaking seeds is allowed, digging the ground

Krishna-ashtami
tillage and sowing are forbidden

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Saturday
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Bharani
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-ashtami
0 — does not affect the haircut rating

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra)
“Burnt” combination of weekday and nakshatra: Sun — Bharani, Mon — Chitra, Tue — Uttara Ashadha, Wed — Dhanishtha, Thu — Uttara Phalguni, Fri — Jyeshtha, Sat — Revati. Whatever is begun “burns up” without bearing fruit.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Mrigashirsha
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-ekadashi
0 — does not affect the haircut rating

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.

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

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

Krishna-ekadashi
plowing, pruning and weeding

Krishna-dvadashi
neutral

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

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.

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

Ardra
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-dvadashi
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.

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

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

Krishna-dvadashi
neutral

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: 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.

Punarvasu
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-trayodashi
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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

Shukla-pratipat
digging, plowing, planting trees

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

Shukla-tritya
any undertakings

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.

Purva-Phalguni
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-tritya
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

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

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

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

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

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

Hasta
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-chaturti
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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

Sadhya (22) — “attainable, amenable”
Auspicious (in some traditions — especially auspicious): study, practice, mastering new things — anything achieved through effort.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

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

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

Shukla-panchami
do not fell trees, any undertakings

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

Anandadi: 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.

Chitra
+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.

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

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

Shukla-panchami
do not fell trees, any undertakings

Shukla-shashti
plowing the ground

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

Anandadi: 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.

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

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

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.

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

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

Shukla-saptami
soaking seeds is allowed, farming

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

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

Vishakha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-saptami
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

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

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.

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

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

Shukla-ashtami
tillage and sowing are forbidden

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

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.

Anuradha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-ashtami
−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)

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.

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

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

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

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

Jyestha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-navami
−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)

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.

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

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

Shukla-dashami
any undertakings

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)

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.

Shukla-ekadashi
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

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

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)

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

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

Shukla-ekadashi
pruning and weeding

Shukla-dvadashi
neutral

Purva-Ashadha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-dvadashi
0 — does not affect the haircut rating

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

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

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.

Shukla-triodashi
no pruning or felling

Uttara-Ashadha
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-triodashi
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

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

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

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 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.

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

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

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

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

Purnima
sowing seeds, any undertakings

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

Dhanishtha
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Purnima
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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

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

Lunar eclipse, penumbral
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.
The Moon passes only through the Earth’s penumbra: the dimming is faint, often barely noticeable. Many panchangas do not count it as an eclipse, and Sutak is not observed in this case.

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

The Moon leaves the penumbra — the eclipse is over.

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

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

Purnima
sowing seeds, any undertakings

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

Krishna-pratipat
digging, plowing, planting trees

Krishna-pratipat
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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.

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

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

Krishna-pratipat
digging, plowing, planting trees

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.

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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