August 2061 falls, in the lunar calendar (amanta), within the months Adhika Shravana (until 15.08), Nija Shravana (from 16.08). Adhika Shravana — intercalary month: annual festivals are, as a rule, moved to the following (Nija) month; no major undertakings are begun in it. Periods: all month — Chaturmasya. Major festivals: 30.08 Raksha Bandhan.
Icons this month (23)
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
- 1.08 Mon — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Anandadi: Siddhi, Auspicious nakshatra after 05:24
Shravana (movable): for journeys and moving house, buying vehicles, gardening, quick and temporary changes.
Adhika Masa: not for weddings, housewarmings or major new undertakings; good for spiritual practice. - 10.08 Wed — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Anandadi: Shubha, Auspicious nakshatra until 12:28
Rohini (fixed): for what is firm and lasting: laying house foundations, housewarming, planting, weddings, taking office, long-term projects.
Adhika Masa: not for weddings, housewarmings or major new undertakings; good for spiritual practice. - 28.08 Sun — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Ravi Yoga, Auspicious nakshatra after 13:19
Shravana (movable): for journeys and moving house, buying vehicles, gardening, quick and temporary changes. - 29.08 Mon — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Ravi Yoga, Anandadi: Siddhi until 12:41
Shravana (movable): for journeys and moving house, buying vehicles, gardening, quick and temporary changes.
Festivals
- 1.08 Mon Adhika Purnima
- 1.08 Mon Shravana Somvar
- 4.08 Thu Sankashti Chaturthi (Vibhuvana Palaka)
- 8.08 Mon Kalashtami
- 8.08 Mon Shravana Somvar
- 11.08 Thu Parama Ekadashi
- 12.08 Fri Pradosha Vrat
- 13.08 Sat Masik Shivaratri
- 15.08 Mon Adhika Amavasya
- 15.08 Mon Somvati Amavasya
- 15.08 Mon Karkidaka Vavu
- 15.08 Mon Shravana Somvar
- 17.08 Wed Simha Sankranti
- 17.08 Wed Chandra Darshan
- 18.08 Thu Hariyali Teej
- 18.08 Thu Vinayaka Chaturthi
- 19.08 Fri Naga Panchami
- 20.08 Sat Skanda Shashti
- 22.08 Mon Shravana Somvar
- 23.08 Tue Masik Durgashtami
- 26.08 Fri Shravana Putrada Ekadashi (Pavitra)
- 26.08 Fri Varalakshmi Vrat
- 28.08 Sun Pradosha Vrat
- 29.08 Mon Onam (Thiruvonam)
- 29.08 Mon Shravana Somvar
- 30.08 Tue Raksha Bandhan
- 30.08 Tue Shravana Purnima (Narali Purnima)
Special muhurta yogas
- 1.08 Mon Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day
- 2.08 Tue Dwipushkar Yoga 13:33–04:39 (03.08)
- 7.08 Sun Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 05:20–04:26 (08.08)
- 9.08 Tue Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:50–01:44 (10.08)
- 10.08 Wed Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day
- 12.08 Fri Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 20:12–04:58 (13.08)
- 14.08 Sun Ravi Pushya Yoga 05:00–16:42
- 14.08 Sun Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 05:00–16:42
- 20.08 Sat Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 18:07–05:13 (21.08)
- 21.08 Sun Tripushkar Yoga 20:35–05:15 (22.08)
- 22.08 Mon Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 23:25–05:17 (23.08)
- 27.08 Sat Tripushkar Yoga 10:01–01:02 (28.08)
- 28.08 Sun Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 05:27–11:38
- 29.08 Mon Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 05:29–12:41
Dwipushkar Yoga: The same combination of weekday (Sun, Tue or Sat) and Bhadra tithi (2, 7 or 12), but with the nakshatra Mrigashirsha, Chitra or Dhanishtha. The result repeats twice: good for acquisitions, bad for losses, loans and funerals.
Tripushkar Yoga: A coincidence of the weekday (Sun, Tue or Sat), a Bhadra tithi (2, 7 or 12) and a “tripada” nakshatra (Krittika, Punarvasu, Uttara Phalguni, Vishakha, Uttara Ashadha, Purva Bhadrapada). The result of whatever is begun repeats three times: good for purchases and investments, bad for losses, loans, surgery and funerals.
Avoid starting important matters
- 2.08 Tue — Anandadi: Utpata, Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi), Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
- 4.08 Thu — Bhadra on earth, Panchaka, Anandadi: Mudgara
- 6.08 Sat — many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower), Krakacha Yoga, Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) (unfavourable day)
- 9.08 Tue — Kshaya tithi, Rikta tithi, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
- 11.08 Thu — Anandadi: Mrityu (unfavourable day)
- 14.08 Sun — Krishna Chaturdashi, Vyatipata, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
- 15.08 Mon — Amavasya, Fierce or sharp nakshatra, Anandadi: Dhwanksha
- 16.08 Tue — Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi), Fierce or sharp nakshatra, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
- 17.08 Wed — Sankranti day, Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi), Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi)
- 20.08 Sat — Krakacha Yoga, Anandadi: Kana, Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi)
- 22.08 Mon — Yamaghanta, Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi), Vishti (Bhadra) (unfavourable day)
- 24.08 Wed — many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower), Vaidhriti, Krakacha Yoga (unfavourable day)
- 30.08 Tue — many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower), Bhadra on earth, Anandadi: Utpata (unfavourable day)
Sky this month
- 1.08 Full moon (Purnima) 13:11
- 15.08 New moon (Amavasya) 12:40
- 17.08 Simha Sankranti 04:51 — the Sun enters Simha (Leo)
- 31.08 Full moon (Purnima) 01:18
- There are no eclipses this month.
Periods
- until 15.08 Adhika Masa
- all month Chaturmasya
- 2.08 17:21 – 7.08 05:20 Agni Panchaka
- 30.08 01:00 – 3.09 11:07 Raja Panchaka
Samvatsara and month
Vrisha (No. 15, “bull, might”) — A year of strength: well-being; cattle breeding and farming flourish. more
Northern samvatsara: Jaya. Shaka Samvat 1983, Vikram Samvat 2118, Kali Yuga 5162.
Adhika Shravana (Nabhas) — The month of Shiva and the rains: Shravana Somvars (Mondays), Naga Panchami, Raksha Bandhan; in the dark half — Krishna Janmashtami. more
Nija Shravana (Nabhas) — The month of Shiva and the rains: Shravana Somvars (Mondays), Naga Panchami, Raksha Bandhan; in the dark half — Krishna Janmashtami. more
Adhika Masa (intercalary month, also called Purushottama Masa or Mala Masa) — a lunar month during which the Sun does not pass into a new sign; it takes the name of the following month with the prefix “Adhika”, and the month after it is called “Nija” (true). In an Adhika month the annual festivals are not observed (they move to the Nija month; the exception is Ganga Dussehra, which in a year with Adhika Jyeshtha is celebrated in the intercalary month), weddings are not held, upanayana, housewarming and the laying of a house foundation are not performed, and no major undertakings are begun. Monthly observances — Ekadashis (Padmini and Parama), Pradosha, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri — are kept as usual, and the month itself is dedicated to Purushottama (Vishnu) and is especially good for japa, reading sacred texts, fasting and dana.
Nija Masa (“true month”) — the ordinary month of the same name that comes immediately after the Adhika month. The annual festivals and rites of that month are observed precisely in it (the exception is Ganga Dussehra when Jyeshtha is Adhika: it is celebrated in the intercalary month).
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 | Best day — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Anandadi: Siddhi; auspicious time — after 05:24 Adhika Masa: not for weddings, housewarmings or major new undertakings; good for spiritual practice. |
|---|---|
| Month | Adhika Shravana (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Vrisha (No. 15) · Shaka 1983 · Vikram 2118 more |
| Period | Adhika Masa · Chaturmasya |
| Festivals | Adhika Purnima · Shravana Somvar |
At sunrise 04:35
| Tithi | 15Purnima (Purna, Vishvedevas) · until 13:11 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Shravana, pada 1 (movable, Shri Vishnu, Moon) · until 04:54 (02.08) more |
| Yoga | Priti (“love, affection”, auspicious) · until 07:20 more |
| Karana | Bava (movable) · until 13:11 more |
| Vara | Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Makara (Capricorn) |
Changes during the day
| from 07:20 | yoga Ayushman |
|---|---|
| from 13:11 | tithi Krishna-pratipat |
| from 13:11 | karana Balava |
| from 01:25 (02.08) | karana Kaulava |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 03:47 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 04:35 |
| Noon | 12:36 |
| Sunset | 20:35 |
| End of twilight | 21:22 |
| Moonrise | 21:13 |
| Moonset | 03:41 |
| Day length | 15 h 59 min |
Sky
| Full moon (Purnima) | 13:11 |
|---|
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 13:11 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Shravana (04:35–20:35) is good for sowing.
Festivals and periods
Adhika Purnima · Purushottama (Vishnu)
The full moon of the intercalary month (Purushottama Masa). Annual festivals are not celebrated on this day, but holy bathing, fasting and charity are especially meritorious.
Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 12:23 (31.07)–13:11
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Fast on the eve (Purnima Vrat): 31.07
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
- Adhika Masa
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day
Anandadi: Siddhi 05:24–04:37 (02.08) Anandadi: Kana 04:35–05:24
- Gandanta (tithi): 12:46–13:36
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 | 17:59–19:40 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 06:35–08:35 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 10:35–12:35 |
| Gulika Kalam | 14:35–16:35 |
| Dur Muhurta | 13:07–14:11, 16:19–17:23 |
| Varjyam | 07:54–09:35 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 13:11–20:35
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | average 13:11–20:35 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average 13:11–20:35 |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 04:35–06:15, 09:16–18:00, 19:51–20:35 |
Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Shravana; tithi Purnima until 13:11, Krishna-pratipat from 13:11; lagna Karka 04:35, Simha 06:15, Kanya 09:16, Tula 12:16, Vrischika 15:17, Dhanu 18:00, Makara 19:51
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Shravana — bodily development (physical growth); Monday — clear, bright complexion.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Purnima 04:35–13:11: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Best day · score S = +7
The total of auspicious factors is high and there are no prohibitions: suitable for important undertakings.
Auspicious time begins after 05:24
+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day+1 Anandadi: Siddhi 05:24–04:37 (02.08)+1 Auspicious nakshatra all day+1 Yoga Priti 04:35–07:20+1 Auspicious weekday0 Auspicious tithi 13:11–04:37 (02.08)0 Adhika Masa0 Chaturmasya0 Anandadi: Kana 04:35–05:24
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Avoid starting important matters — Anandadi: Utpata, Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) Adhika Masa: not for weddings, housewarmings or major new undertakings; good for spiritual practice. |
|---|---|
| Month | Adhika Shravana (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Vrisha (No. 15) · Shaka 1983 · Vikram 2118 more |
| Period | Adhika Masa · Chaturmasya |
At sunrise 04:37
| Tithi | 1Krishna-pratipat (Nanda, Brahma) · until 13:33 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Shravana, pada 4 (movable, Shri Vishnu, Moon) · until 04:54 more |
| Yoga | Ayushman (“long-lived”, auspicious) · until 06:44 more |
| Karana | Kaulava (movable) · until 13:33 more |
| Vara | Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Makara (Capricorn) |
Changes during the day
| from 04:54 | nakshatra Dhanishtha |
|---|---|
| from 06:44 | yoga Saubhagya |
| from 13:33 | tithi Krishna-dvitya |
| from 13:33 | karana Taitila |
| from 01:35 (03.08) | karana Gara |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 03:50 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 04:37 |
| Noon | 12:35 |
| Sunset | 20:33 |
| End of twilight | 21:20 |
| Moonrise | 21:23 |
| Moonset | 05:07 |
| Day length | 15 h 55 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 1, average — 11, bad — 1
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 04:54 | from 13:33 |
|---|
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, Shravana (04:37–04:54) is good for sowing.
Festivals and periods
- Adhika Masa
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Dwipushkar Yoga 13:33–04:39 (03.08)
Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:37–13:33
Anandadi: Lumbaka 04:37–04:54 Anandadi: Utpata 04:54–04:39 (03.08)
- Agni Panchaka: 17:21–05:20 (07.08)
Dwipushkar Yoga: The same combination of weekday (Sun, Tue or Sat) and Bhadra tithi (2, 7 or 12), but with the nakshatra Mrigashirsha, Chitra or Dhanishtha. The result repeats twice: good for acquisitions, bad for losses, loans and funerals.
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 03:33–04:05 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:03–13:07 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 15:14–16:18 |
| Godhuli | 20:33–20:49 |
| Pradosha | 20:33–22:10 |
| Nishitha | 00:20–00:52 (03.08) |
| Amrita Kalam | 18:57–20:36 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 16:34–18:33 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 08:36–10:35 |
| Gulika Kalam | 12:35–14:34 |
| Dur Muhurta | 07:48–08:52, 23:47–00:20 (03.08) |
| Varjyam | 09:02–10:41 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 04:37–06:11, 09:12–15:13, 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 | average 04:37–06:11, 09:12–15:13, 19:47–20:33 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average 04:37–06:11, 09:12–15:13, 19:47–20:33 |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 04:37–06:11, 09:12–20:33 |
Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Shravana until 04:54, Dhanishtha from 04:54; tithi Krishna-pratipat until 13:33, Krishna-dvitya from 13:33; lagna Karka 04:37, Simha 06:11, Kanya 09:12, Tula 12:12, Vrischika 15:13, Dhanu 17:56, Makara 19:47
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Shravana (until 04:54) — bodily development (physical growth); Dhanishtha (from 04:54) — longevity (increased vitality); Tuesday — harm to longevity.
Cautions:
- Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Avoid starting important matters · score S = −3
There is a mild prohibition (Amavasya, Krishna Chaturdashi, Bhadra on earth, Vyatipata, Vaidhriti, kshaya tithi, Sankranti, Ashubha Yoga) or the total score is -3 or lower: the day is unfavourable for important new matters, but suitable for fasting, prayer and everyday work.
+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:37–04:54+1 Yoga Ayushman 04:37–06:44+1 Auspicious tithi 04:37–13:330 Adhika Masa0 Chaturmasya0 Dwipushkar Yoga 13:33–04:39 (03.08)0 Panchaka 17:21–04:39 (03.08)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:37–13:33−3 Anandadi: Utpata 04:54–04:39 (03.08)
| Summary | Ordinary day — pros: Anandadi: Manasa, Auspicious nakshatra; cons: Panchaka, Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) Adhika Masa: not for weddings, housewarmings or major new undertakings; good for spiritual practice. |
|---|---|
| Month | Adhika Shravana (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Vrisha (No. 15) · Shaka 1983 · Vikram 2118 more |
| Period | Adhika Masa · Chaturmasya |
At sunrise 04:39
| Tithi | 2Krishna-dvitya (Bhadra, Vidhatr) · until 13:31 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Dhanishtha, pada 4 (movable, Vasu (kind) - 8 phenomena of nature, assistants of Indra, Mars) · until 05:42 more |
| Yoga | Saubhagya (“good fortune, marital happiness”, auspicious) · until 05:48 more |
| Karana | Gara (movable) · until 13:31 more |
| Vara | Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Kumbha (Aquarius) |
Changes during the day
| from 05:42 | nakshatra Shatabhisha |
|---|---|
| from 05:48 | yoga Shobhana |
| from 13:31 | tithi Krishna-tritya |
| from 13:31 | karana Vanija |
| from 01:22 (04.08) | karana Vishti |
| from 04:34 (04.08) | yoga Atiganda |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 03:52 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 04:39 |
| Noon | 12:35 |
| Sunset | 20:31 |
| End of twilight | 21:17 |
| Moonrise | 21:31 |
| Moonset | 06:34 |
| Day length | 15 h 51 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 6, average — 7, bad — 0
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 05:42 | from 13:31 |
|---|
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 (05:42–20:31) is good for sowing.
Festivals and periods
- Adhika Masa
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:39–13:31
Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 04:39–05:42 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 13:31–04:41 (04.08) Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 13:31–04:41 (04.08)
Anandadi: Mitra 04:39–05:42 Anandadi: Manasa 05:42–04:41 (04.08)
- Bhadra on earth: 01:22–13:07 (04.08); Bhadra Puchha 08:59–10:10 (04.08); Bhadra Mukha 10:10–12:08 (04.08)
- Agni Panchaka: 17:21 (02.08)–05:20 (07.08)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 03:34–04:06 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday |
| 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 | 22:47–00:25 (04.08) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 12:35–14:34 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 06:38–08:37 |
| Gulika Kalam | 10:36–12:35 |
| Dur Muhurta | 12:03–13:06 |
| Varjyam | 13:01–14:39 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: good 13:31–15:09, 19:43–20:31
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | good 13:31–15:09, 19:43–20:31 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails | average throughout the daytime |
| Cutting toenails | good 13:31–15:09, 19:43–20:31 |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 04:39–06:07, 09:08–17:52, 19:43–20:31 |
Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Dhanishtha until 05:42, Shatabhisha from 05:42; tithi Krishna-dvitya until 13:31, Krishna-tritya from 13:31; lagna Karka 04:39, Simha 06:07, Kanya 09:08, Tula 12:08, Vrischika 15:09, Dhanu 17:52, Makara 19:43
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Dhanishtha (until 05:42) — longevity (increased vitality); Shatabhisha (from 05:42) — gaining strength; Wednesday — favour of the authorities.
Cautions:
- Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Ordinary day · score S = +2
Auspicious and inauspicious factors are balanced: a day for routine matters; important matters are best timed for favourable days.
+1 Anandadi: Manasa 05:42–04:41 (04.08)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:39–05:42+1 Yoga Saubhagya 04:39–05:48+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 04:39–13:310 Adhika Masa0 Chaturmasya0 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:39–13:31 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 04:39–05:42−1 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 13:31–04:41 (04.08)−1 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 13:31–04:41 (04.08)−1 Panchaka all day
| Summary | Avoid starting important matters — Bhadra on earth, Panchaka Adhika Masa: not for weddings, housewarmings or major new undertakings; good for spiritual practice. |
|---|---|
| Month | Adhika Shravana (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Vrisha (No. 15) · Shaka 1983 · Vikram 2118 more |
| Period | Adhika Masa · Chaturmasya |
| Festivals | Sankashti Chaturthi (Vibhuvana Palaka) |
At sunrise 04:41
| Tithi | 3Krishna-tritya (Jaya, Vishnu) · until 13:07 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Shatabhisha, pada 4 (movable, Varuna, Rahu) · until 06:07 more |
| Yoga | Atiganda (“great danger”, inauspicious) · until 03:03 (05.08) more |
| Karana | Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 13:07 more |
| Vara | Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Kumbha (Aquarius) |
Changes during the day
| from 06:07 | nakshatra Purva-Bhadra |
|---|---|
| from 13:07 | tithi Krishna-chaturti |
| from 13:07 | karana Bava |
| from 00:47 (05.08) | karana Balava |
| from 03:03 (05.08) | yoga Sukarma |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 03:54 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 04:41 |
| Noon | 12:35 |
| Sunset | 20:29 |
| End of twilight | 21:15 |
| Moonrise | 21:37 |
| Moonset | 08:00 |
| Day length | 15 h 47 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 8, average — 3, bad — 2
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 06:07 | from 13:07 |
|---|
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 (04:41–06:07) is good for sowing.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Bhadra (06:07–20:29) is good for root crops.
- Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 04:41–13:07: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Festivals and periods
Sankashti Chaturthi (Vibhuvana Palaka) · Ganesha
The monthly fast for Ganesha on the fourth day of the waning Moon — the “trouble-removing” Chaturthi. Devotees fast from sunrise until moonrise, then perform Ganesha Puja and offer water to the Moon (arghya).
Rule: at moonrise, 21:37
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
- Adhika Masa
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 13:07–04:43 (05.08)
Anandadi: Vajra 04:41–06:07 Anandadi: Mudgara 06:07–04:43 (05.08)
- Bhadra on earth: 01:22–13:07; Bhadra Puchha 08:59–10:10; Bhadra Mukha 10:10–12:08
- Agni Panchaka: 17:21 (02.08)–05:20 (07.08)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 03:35–04:08 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:03–13:06 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 15:13–16:16 |
| Godhuli | 20:29–20:45 |
| Pradosha | 20:29–22:07 |
| Nishitha | 00:19–00:52 (05.08) |
| Amrita Kalam | 22:10–23:46 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 14:33–16:32 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 04:41–06:39 |
| Gulika Kalam | 08:38–10:36 |
| Dur Muhurta | 09:57–11:00, 16:16–17:19 |
| Varjyam | 12:32–14:08 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | no suitable window — see the prohibitions below |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | no suitable window — see the prohibitions below |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 04:41–06:03 |
Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Shatabhisha until 06:07, Purva-Bhadra from 06:07; tithi Krishna-tritya until 13:07, Krishna-chaturti from 13:07; lagna Karka 04:41, Simha 06:03, Kanya 09:04, Tula 12:04, Vrischika 15:05, Dhanu 17:49, Makara 19:39
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Shatabhisha (until 06:07) — gaining strength; Purva-Bhadra (from 06:07) — facing death (dangers); Thursday — success.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Krishna-chaturti 13:07–20:29: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
- Bhadra on earth 04:41–13:07: 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.
Avoid starting important matters: Bhadra on earth
+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:41–06:07+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 04:41–13:070 Adhika Masa0 Chaturmasya0 Yoga Atiganda 04:41–06:49−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 06:07–04:43 (05.08)−1 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 13:07–04:43 (05.08)−1 Rikta tithi 13:07–04:43 (05.08)−1 Anandadi: Mudgara 06:07–04:43 (05.08)−1 Panchaka all day−3 Bhadra on earth 04:41–13:07
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Ordinary day — pros: Anandadi: Dhwaja, Yoga Sukarma; cons: Rikta tithi, Fierce or sharp nakshatra Adhika Masa: not for weddings, housewarmings or major new undertakings; good for spiritual practice. |
|---|---|
| Month | Adhika Shravana (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Vrisha (No. 15) · Shaka 1983 · Vikram 2118 more |
| Period | Adhika Masa · Chaturmasya |
At sunrise 04:43
| Tithi | 4Krishna-chaturti (Rikta, Yama) · until 12:22 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Purva-Bhadra, pada 4 (fierce, Aja Ekapad - sunbeam or lightning strike, Jupiter) · until 06:11 more |
| Yoga | Sukarma (“good deed”, auspicious) · until 01:16 (06.08) more |
| Karana | Balava (movable) · until 12:22 more |
| Vara | Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Mina (Pisces) |
Changes during the day
| from 06:11 | nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra |
|---|---|
| from 12:22 | tithi Krishna-panchami |
| from 12:22 | karana Kaulava |
| from 23:52 | karana Taitila |
| from 01:16 (06.08) | yoga Dhriti |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 03:56 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 04:43 |
| Noon | 12:35 |
| Sunset | 20:27 |
| End of twilight | 21:12 |
| Moonrise | 21:43 |
| Moonset | 09:26 |
| Day length | 15 h 43 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 06:11 | from 12:22 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Bhadra (04:43–06:11) is good for root crops.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Bhadra (06:11–20:27) is good for sowing.
Festivals and periods
- Adhika Masa
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Anandadi: Dhwaja 06:11–04:44 (06.08) Anandadi: Dhwanksha 04:43–06:11
- Agni Panchaka: 17:21 (02.08)–05:20 (07.08)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 03:37–04:10 |
|---|---|
| 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 | 01:11–02:46 (06.08) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 10:37–12:35 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 16:31–18:29 |
| Gulika Kalam | 06:41–08:39 |
| Dur Muhurta | 07:51–08:54, 13:06–14:09 |
| Varjyam | 15:41–17:16 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: good 12:22–15:01, 19:35–20:27
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | good 12:22–15:01, 19:35–20:27 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | good 12:22–15:01, 19:35–20:27 |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 12:22–17:45, 19:35–20:27 |
Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Purva-Bhadra until 06:11, Uttara-Bhadra from 06:11; tithi Krishna-chaturti until 12:22, Krishna-panchami from 12:22; lagna Karka 04:43, Simha 05:59, Kanya 09:00, Tula 12:00, Vrischika 15:01, Dhanu 17:45, Makara 19:35
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Purva-Bhadra (until 06:11) — facing death (dangers); Uttara-Bhadra (from 06:11) — a good life; Friday — universal respect.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Krishna-chaturti 04:43–12:22: 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).
- 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 = 0
Auspicious and inauspicious factors are balanced: a day for routine matters; important matters are best timed for favourable days.
+1 Anandadi: Dhwaja 06:11–04:44 (06.08)+1 Yoga Sukarma 04:43–01:16 (06.08)+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious nakshatra 06:11–04:44 (06.08)+1 Auspicious tithi 12:22–04:44 (06.08)0 Adhika Masa0 Chaturmasya0 Anandadi: Dhwanksha 04:43–06:11−1 Panchaka all day−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 04:43–06:11−2 Rikta tithi 04:43–12:22
| Summary | Unfavourable day — many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower), Krakacha Yoga Adhika Masa: not for weddings, housewarmings or major new undertakings; good for spiritual practice. |
|---|---|
| Month | Adhika Shravana (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Vrisha (No. 15) · Shaka 1983 · Vikram 2118 more |
| Period | Adhika Masa · Chaturmasya |
At sunrise 04:44
| Tithi | 5Krishna-panchami (Purna, Soma) · until 11:17 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Uttara-Bhadra, pada 4 (fixed, Ahirbudhyana (Serpent of the Deep - Milky Way under the horizon), Saturn) · until 05:55 more |
| Yoga | Dhriti (“steadfastness, firmness”, auspicious) · until 23:12 more |
| Karana | Taitila (movable) · until 11:17 more |
| Vara | Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Mina (Pisces) |
Changes during the day
| from 05:55 | nakshatra Revati |
|---|---|
| from 11:17 | tithi Krishna-shashti |
| from 11:17 | karana Gara |
| from 22:37 | karana Vanija |
| from 23:12 | yoga Shula |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 03:59 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 04:44 |
| Noon | 12:35 |
| Sunset | 20:24 |
| End of twilight | 21:10 |
| Moonrise | 21:50 |
| Moonset | 10:53 |
| Day length | 15 h 39 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 9, average — 4, bad — 0
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 05:55 | from 11:17 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Bhadra (04:44–05:55) is good for sowing.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Revati (05:55–20:24) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Festivals and periods
- Adhika Masa
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:44–11:17 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 05:55–04:46 (07.08) Krakacha Yoga 11:17–04:46 (07.08)
Anandadi: Prajapati 05:55–04:46 (07.08) Anandadi: Dhumra 04:44–05:55
- Agni Panchaka: 17:21 (02.08)–05:20 (07.08)
- Gandanta (tithi): 10:54–11:39
- Gandanta (nakshatra): 23:31–11:09 (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 | 20:24–20:41 |
| Pradosha | 20:24–22:05 |
| Nishitha | 00:19–00:52 (07.08) |
| Amrita Kalam | 03:00–04:34 (07.08) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 08:39–10:37 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 14:32–16:29 |
| Gulika Kalam | 04:44–06:42 |
| Dur Muhurta | 04:44–05:47, 05:47–06:50 |
| Varjyam | 17:38–19:12 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 04:44–14:57, 19:31–20:24
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | average 04:44–14:57, 19:31–20:24 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average 04:44–14:57, 19:31–20:24 |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 04:44–17:41, 19:31–20:24 |
Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra until 05:55, Revati from 05:55; tithi Krishna-panchami until 11:17, Krishna-shashti from 11:17; lagna Karka 04:44, Simha 05:55, Kanya 08:56, Tula 11:56, Vrischika 14:57, Dhanu 17:41, Makara 19:31
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Uttara-Bhadra (until 05:55) — a good life; Revati (from 05:55) — increase in property; Saturday — decline of physical strength.
Cautions:
- Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Unfavourable day · score S = −7
A strict prohibition (a visible eclipse; Visha Yoga of the weekday, tithi and nakshatra; Amrita Siddhi turned to poison; Yamaghanta; the Anandadi yoga Mrityu) or a total score of -7 or lower: any new undertakings are best postponed.
Strict prohibition: many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower)
+1 Anandadi: Prajapati 05:55–04:46 (07.08)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:44–05:55+1 Yoga Dhriti 04:44–23:12+1 Auspicious tithi 04:44–11:170 Adhika Masa0 Chaturmasya0 Anandadi: Dhumra 04:44–05:55−1 Surya Dagdha tithi 11:17–04:46 (07.08)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Panchaka all day−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:44–11:17−3 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 05:55–04:46 (07.08)−3 Krakacha Yoga 11:17–04:46 (07.08)
| Summary | Ordinary day — pros: Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Ravi Yoga; cons: Samvartaka Yoga, Vishti (Bhadra) Adhika Masa: not for weddings, housewarmings or major new undertakings; good for spiritual practice. |
|---|---|
| Month | Adhika Shravana (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Vrisha (No. 15) · Shaka 1983 · Vikram 2118 more |
| Period | Adhika Masa · Chaturmasya |
At sunrise 04:46
| Tithi | 6Krishna-shashti (Nanda, Kartikeya) · until 09:52 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Revati, pada 4 (soft, Pushan (Prosperous), Mercury) · until 05:20 more Gandamula |
| Yoga | Shula (“spear, sharp pain”, inauspicious) · until 20:53 more |
| Karana | Vanija (movable) · until 09:52 more |
| Vara | Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Mina (Pisces) |
Changes during the day
| from 05:20 | nakshatra Ashwini |
|---|---|
| from 09:52 | tithi Krishna-saptami |
| from 09:52 | karana Vishti |
| from 20:53 | yoga Ganda |
| from 21:03 | karana Bava |
| from 04:26 (08.08) | nakshatra Bharani |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 04:01 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 04:46 |
| Noon | 12:35 |
| Sunset | 20:22 |
| End of twilight | 21:07 |
| Moonrise | 21:58 |
| Moonset | 12:22 |
| Day length | 15 h 35 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 1, average — 7, bad — 5
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 05:20 | from 09:52 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Revati (04:46–05:20) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
- Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 09:52–20:22: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Festivals and periods
- Adhika Masa
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Ravi Yoga 05:20–04:26 (08.08) Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 05:20–04:26 (08.08)
Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:46–09:52 Samvartaka Yoga 09:52–04:48 (08.08) Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 04:26–04:48 (08.08)
Anandadi: Vardhamana 04:46–05:20 Anandadi: Ananda 05:20–04:26 (08.08) Anandadi: Kaladanda 04:26–04:48 (08.08)
- Bhadra in heaven: 09:52–21:03; Bhadra Puchha 14:19–15:26; Bhadra Mukha 15:26–17:18
- Agni Panchaka: 17:21 (02.08)–05:20
- Gandanta (nakshatra): 23:31 (06.08)–11:09
- Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Revati
- Surya Dagdha tithi: Krishna-shashti
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 03:39–04:13 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:03–13:06 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 15:10–16:13 |
| Godhuli | 20:22–20:39 |
| Pradosha | 20:22–22:03 |
| Nishitha | 00:18–00:52 (08.08) |
| Amrita Kalam | 21:30–23:03 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 18:25–20:22 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 12:34–14:31 |
| Gulika Kalam | 16:28–18:25 |
| Dur Muhurta | 18:17–19:20 |
| Varjyam | 00:35–02:07 (08.08) |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 04:46–05:51, 08:52–20:22
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | average 04:46–05:51, 08:52–20:22 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average 04:46–05:51, 08:52–20:22 |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 04:46–05:51, 08:52–20:22 |
Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Revati until 05:20, Ashwini from 05:20; tithi Krishna-shashti until 09:52, Krishna-saptami from 09:52; lagna Karka 04:46, Simha 05:51, Kanya 08:52, Tula 11:52, Vrischika 14:54, Dhanu 17:37, Makara 19:28
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Revati (until 05:20) — increase in property; Ashwini (from 05:20) — joy; Sunday — physical well-being.
Cautions:
- Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Ordinary day · score S = 0
Auspicious and inauspicious factors are balanced: a day for routine matters; important matters are best timed for favourable days.
+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 05:20–04:26 (08.08)+2 Ravi Yoga 05:20–04:26 (08.08)+1 Anandadi: Ananda 05:20–04:26 (08.08)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:46–05:200 Adhika Masa0 Chaturmasya0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:46–09:52 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Panchaka 04:46–05:20−1 Gandanta 04:46–11:09−1 Surya Dagdha tithi 04:46–09:52−2 Vishti (Bhadra) 09:52–21:03−3 Samvartaka Yoga 09:52–04:48 (08.08)
| Summary | Ordinary day — pros: Anandadi: Chara, Auspicious weekday; cons: Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi), Fierce or sharp nakshatra Adhika Masa: not for weddings, housewarmings or major new undertakings; good for spiritual practice. |
|---|---|
| Month | Adhika Shravana (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Vrisha (No. 15) · Shaka 1983 · Vikram 2118 more |
| Period | Adhika Masa · Chaturmasya |
| Festivals | Kalashtami · Shravana Somvar |
At sunrise 04:48
| Tithi | 7Krishna-saptami (Bhadra, Indra) · until 08:08 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Bharani, pada 1 (fierce, Yama (Dharma-raja), Venus) · until 03:13 (09.08) more |
| Yoga | Ganda (“danger, knot”, inauspicious) · until 18:19 more |
| Karana | Bava (movable) · until 08:08 more |
| Vara | Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Mesha (Aries) |
Changes during the day
| from 08:08 | tithi Krishna-ashtami |
|---|---|
| from 08:08 | karana Balava |
| from 18:19 | yoga Vriddhi |
| from 19:10 | karana Kaulava |
| from 03:13 (09.08) | nakshatra Krittika |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 04:03 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 04:48 |
| Noon | 12:35 |
| Sunset | 20:20 |
| End of twilight | 21:05 |
| Moonrise | 22:09 |
| Moonset | 13:56 |
| Day length | 15 h 31 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 4, average — 8, bad — 1
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 08:08 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Bharani (04:48–20:20) is good for root crops.
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, 20:20–22:02
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Shravana Somvar · Shiva
A Monday of the month of Shravana (here by the purnimanta reckoning, as in North India): a fast and abhisheka of Shiva with water and milk — special worship in the month of Shiva.
Rule: by weekday
- Adhika Masa
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:48–08:08 Jwalamukhi Yoga 03:13–04:50 (09.08)
Anandadi: Chara 04:48–03:13 (09.08) Anandadi: Sthira 03:13–04:50 (09.08)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 03:41–04:15 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:03–13:05 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 15:09–16:12 |
| Godhuli | 20:20–20:37 |
| Pradosha | 20:20–22:02 |
| Nishitha | 00:18–00:52 (09.08) |
| Amrita Kalam | 22:40–00:11 (09.08) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 06:45–08:41 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 10:38–12:34 |
| Gulika Kalam | 14:31–16:27 |
| Dur Muhurta | 13:05–14:07, 16:12–17:14 |
| Varjyam | 13:33–15:04 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 04:48–08:08
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 04:48–08:08 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average 04:48–08:08 |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 04:48–08:08, 08:48–17:33, 19:24–20:20 |
Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Bharani; tithi Krishna-saptami until 08:08, Krishna-ashtami from 08:08; lagna Karka 04:48, Simha 05:47, Kanya 08:48, Tula 11:49, Vrischika 14:50, Dhanu 17:33, Makara 19:24
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Bharani — facing death (dangers); Monday — clear, bright complexion.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Krishna-ashtami 08:08–20:20: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Cautions:
- Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
- Monday: according to the Kalaprakashika, it is good for a haircut only during the waxing Moon.
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Ordinary day · score S = −2
Auspicious and inauspicious factors are balanced: a day for routine matters; important matters are best timed for favourable days.
+1 Anandadi: Chara 04:48–03:13 (09.08)+1 Auspicious weekday0 Yoga Vriddhi 18:19–04:50 (09.08)0 Adhika Masa0 Chaturmasya−1 Ashtami 08:08–04:50 (09.08)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 04:48–03:13 (09.08)−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:48–08:08
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Avoid starting important matters — Kshaya tithi, Rikta tithi Adhika Masa: not for weddings, housewarmings or major new undertakings; good for spiritual practice. |
|---|---|
| Month | Adhika Shravana (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Vrisha (No. 15) · Shaka 1983 · Vikram 2118 more |
| Period | Adhika Masa · Chaturmasya |
At sunrise 04:50
| Tithi | 8Krishna-ashtami (Jaya, Vasus) · until 06:06 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Krittika, pada 1 (mixed, Agni, Sun) · until 01:44 (10.08) more |
| Yoga | Vriddhi (“growth, increase”, auspicious) · until 15:30 more |
| Karana | Kaulava (movable) · until 06:06 more |
| Vara | Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Mesha (Aries) |
Changes during the day
| from 06:06 | tithi Krishna-navami (kshaya: not present at any sunrise) |
|---|---|
| from 06:06 | karana Taitila |
| from 15:30 | yoga Dhruva |
| from 16:59 | karana Gara |
| from 01:44 (10.08) | nakshatra Rohini |
| from 03:48 (10.08) | tithi Krishna-dashami |
| from 03:48 (10.08) | karana Vanija |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 04:05 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 04:50 |
| Noon | 12:35 |
| Sunset | 20:18 |
| End of twilight | 21:02 |
| Moonrise | 22:26 |
| Moonset | 15:34 |
| Day length | 15 h 27 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 2, average — 3, bad — 8
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 06:06 |
|---|
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, Krittika (04:50–20:18) is good for root crops.
Festivals and periods
- Adhika Masa
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:50–06:06 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:50–01:44 (10.08)
Jwalamukhi Yoga 04:50–06:06 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 06:06–01:44 (10.08) Jwalamukhi Yoga 01:44–03:48 (10.08) Krakacha Yoga 03:48–04:52 (10.08)
Anandadi: Matanga 01:44–04:52 (10.08) Anandadi: Gada 04:50–01:44 (10.08)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 03:42–04:16 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:03–13:05 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 15:09–16:10 |
| Godhuli | 20:18–20:35 |
| Pradosha | 20:18–22:01 |
| Nishitha | 00:18–00:52 (10.08) |
| Amrita Kalam | 23:29–00:59 (10.08) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 16:26–18:22 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 08:42–10:38 |
| Gulika Kalam | 12:34–14:30 |
| Dur Muhurta | 07:56–08:58, 23:44–00:18 (10.08) |
| Varjyam | 14:28–15:58 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | no suitable window — see the prohibitions below |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | no suitable window — see the prohibitions below |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 04:50–05:44 |
Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Krittika; tithi Krishna-ashtami until 06:06, Krishna-navami from 06:06; lagna Karka 04:50, Simha 05:44, Kanya 08:44, Tula 11:45, Vrischika 14:46, Dhanu 17:29, Makara 19:20
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Krittika — consumption (a wasting disease); Tuesday — harm to longevity.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Krishna-ashtami 04:50–06:06: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
- Krishna-navami 06:06–20:18: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Cautions:
- The Muhurta Chintamani warns: whoever shaves in Krittika nakshatra 6 times a year puts their life in danger — frequent haircuts in this nakshatra are best avoided.
- Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Avoid starting important matters · score S = −2
There is a mild prohibition (Amavasya, Krishna Chaturdashi, Bhadra on earth, Vyatipata, Vaidhriti, kshaya tithi, Sankranti, Ashubha Yoga) or the total score is -3 or lower: the day is unfavourable for important new matters, but suitable for fasting, prayer and everyday work.
Avoid starting important matters: Kshaya tithi
+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:50–01:44 (10.08)+1 Yoga Vriddhi 04:50–15:300 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:50–06:060 Adhika Masa0 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 06:06–01:44 (10.08) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Chaturmasya0 Jwalamukhi Yoga 04:50–06:06 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Anandadi: Gada 04:50–01:44 (10.08)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−2 Rikta tithi 06:06–03:48 (10.08)−2 Kshaya tithi
| Summary | Best day — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Anandadi: Shubha; auspicious time — until 12:28 Adhika Masa: not for weddings, housewarmings or major new undertakings; good for spiritual practice. |
|---|---|
| Month | Adhika Shravana (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Vrisha (No. 15) · Shaka 1983 · Vikram 2118 more |
| Period | Adhika Masa · Chaturmasya |
At sunrise 04:52
| Tithi | 10Krishna-dashami (Purna, Dharma) · until 01:16 (11.08) more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Rohini, pada 1 (fixed, Prajapati (Brahma - Creator), Moon) · until 00:00 (11.08) more |
| Yoga | Dhruva (“fixed, constant (the Pole Star)”, auspicious) · until 12:28 more |
| Karana | Vanija (movable) · until 14:33 more |
| Vara | Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Vrishabha (Taurus) |
Changes during the day
| from 12:28 | yoga Vyaghata |
|---|---|
| from 14:33 | karana Vishti |
| from 00:00 (11.08) | nakshatra Mrigashirsha |
| from 01:16 (11.08) | tithi Krishna-ekadashi |
| from 01:16 (11.08) | karana Bava |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 04:08 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 04:52 |
| Noon | 12:35 |
| Sunset | 20:16 |
| End of twilight | 21:00 |
| Moonrise | 22:56 |
| Moonset | 17:10 |
| Day length | 15 h 23 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 9, average — 4, bad — 0
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise |
|---|
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 (04:52–20:16) is good for sowing.
- Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 14:33–20:16: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Festivals and periods
- Adhika Masa
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day
Anandadi: Shubha 04:52–00:00 (11.08) Anandadi: Amrita 00:00–04:54 (11.08)
- Bhadra in heaven: 14:33–01:16 (11.08); Bhadra Puchha 16:09–17:13; Bhadra Mukha 17:13–19:00
- Gandanta (tithi): 00:54–01:37 (11.08)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 03:44–04:18 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday |
| 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 | 21:02–22:31 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 12:34–14:29 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 06:48–08:43 |
| Gulika Kalam | 10:38–12:34 |
| Dur Muhurta | 12:03–13:05 |
| Varjyam | 16:35–18:04 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: good 04:52–05:40, 08:40–14:42, 19:16–20:16
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 | good 04:52–05:40, 08:40–14:42, 19:16–20:16 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | good 04:52–05:40, 08:40–14:42, 19:16–20:16 |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 04:52–05:40, 08:40–17:25, 19:16–20:16 |
Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Rohini; tithi Krishna-dashami; lagna Karka 04:52, Simha 05:40, Kanya 08:40, Tula 11:41, Vrischika 14:42, Dhanu 17:25, Makara 19:16
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Rohini — destruction of all misfortunes; Wednesday — favour of the authorities.
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
Best day · score S = +6
The total of auspicious factors is high and there are no prohibitions: suitable for important undertakings.
Auspicious time ends by 12:28
+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day+1 Anandadi: Shubha 04:52–00:00 (11.08)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:52–00:00 (11.08)+1 Yoga Dhruva 04:52–12:28+1 Auspicious weekday0 Adhika Masa0 Chaturmasya0 Yoga Vyaghata 12:28–15:36−1 Vishti (Bhadra) 14:33–01:16 (11.08)
| Summary | Unfavourable day — Anandadi: Mrityu Adhika Masa: not for weddings, housewarmings or major new undertakings; good for spiritual practice. |
|---|---|
| Month | Adhika Shravana (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Vrisha (No. 15) · Shaka 1983 · Vikram 2118 more |
| Period | Adhika Masa · Chaturmasya |
| Festivals | Parama Ekadashi |
At sunrise 04:54
| Tithi | 11Krishna-ekadashi (Nanda, Rudra) · until 22:35 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Mrigashirsha, pada 1 (soft, Soma (Chandra, Moon), Mars) · until 22:08 more |
| Yoga | Vyaghata (“crushing blow”, inauspicious) · until 09:17 more |
| Karana | Bava (movable) · until 11:56 more |
| Vara | Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Vrishabha (Taurus) |
Changes during the day
| from 09:17 | yoga Harshana |
|---|---|
| from 11:56 | karana Balava |
| from 22:08 | nakshatra Ardra |
| from 22:35 | tithi Krishna-dvadashi |
| from 22:35 | karana Kaulava |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 04:10 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 04:54 |
| Noon | 12:34 |
| Sunset | 20:13 |
| End of twilight | 20:57 |
| Moonrise | 23:48 |
| Moonset | 18:31 |
| Day length | 15 h 19 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 9, average — 1, bad — 3
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise |
|---|
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 (04:54–20:13) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Festivals and periods
Parama Ekadashi · Purushottama (Vishnu)
The Ekadashi of the dark half of Adhika Masa. The fast grants the highest good and prosperity; Purushottama (Vishnu) is worshipped.
Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 01:16–22:35
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Parana (breaking the fast): 04:56–07:59 (12.08)
- Adhika Masa
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Anandadi: Mrityu 04:54–22:08 Anandadi: Kana 22:08–04:56 (12.08)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 03:45–04:19 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:03–13:04 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 15:07–16:08 |
| Godhuli | 20:13–20:31 |
| Pradosha | 20:13–21:58 |
| Nishitha | 00:17–00:52 (12.08) |
| Amrita Kalam | 14:01–15:29 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 14:29–16:24 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 04:54–06:49 |
| Gulika Kalam | 08:44–10:39 |
| Dur Muhurta | 10:00–11:02, 16:08–17:10 |
| Varjyam | 05:10–06:38 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: good 04:54–05:36, 08:37–14:38, 19:12–20:13
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | good 04:54–05:36, 08:37–14:38, 19:12–20:13 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | good 04:54–05:36, 08:37–14:38, 19:12–20:13 |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 04:54–05:36, 08:37–17:21, 19:12–20:13 |
Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Mrigashirsha; tithi Krishna-ekadashi; lagna Karka 04:54, Simha 05:36, Kanya 08:37, Tula 11:37, Vrischika 14:38, Dhanu 17:21, Makara 19:12
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Mrigashirsha — abundance (well-being, prosperity); Thursday — success.
Cautions:
- Ekadashi: by custom, those who fast on this day do not cut their hair or shave.
- Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Unfavourable day · score S = 0
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: Anandadi: Mrityu
+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:54–22:08+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Yoga Harshana 09:17–04:56 (12.08)0 Adhika Masa0 Chaturmasya−3 Anandadi: Mrityu 04:54–22:08
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Ordinary day — pros: Anandadi: Padma, Yoga Harshana; cons: Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi), Fierce or sharp nakshatra Adhika Masa: not for weddings, housewarmings or major new undertakings; good for spiritual practice. |
|---|---|
| Month | Adhika Shravana (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Vrisha (No. 15) · Shaka 1983 · Vikram 2118 more |
| Period | Adhika Masa · Chaturmasya |
| Festivals | Pradosha Vrat |
At sunrise 04:56
| Tithi | 12Krishna-dvadashi (Bhadra, Sun (Ravi)) · until 19:52 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Ardra, pada 2 (sharp, Rudra (Roaring, angry image of Shiva), Rahu) · until 20:12 more |
| Yoga | Harshana (“delighting”, auspicious) · until 06:00 more |
| Karana | Kaulava (movable) · until 09:13 more |
| Vara | Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Mithuna (Gemini) |
Changes during the day
| from 06:00 | yoga Vajra |
|---|---|
| from 09:13 | karana Taitila |
| from 19:52 | tithi Krishna-trayodashi |
| from 19:52 | karana Gara |
| from 20:12 | nakshatra Punarvasu |
| from 02:43 (13.08) | yoga Siddhi |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 04:12 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 04:56 |
| Noon | 12:34 |
| Sunset | 20:11 |
| End of twilight | 20:55 |
| Moonrise | none |
| Moonset | 19:27 |
| Day length | 15 h 15 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 19:52 |
|---|
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, 20:11–21:56
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
- Adhika Masa
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 20:12–04:58 (13.08)
Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:56–19:52
Anandadi: Padma 04:56–20:12 Anandadi: Lumbaka 20:12–04:58 (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 | 20:11–21:56 |
| Nishitha | 00:17–00:52 (13.08) |
| Amrita Kalam | 11:00–12:28 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 10:39–12:34 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 16:22–18:17 |
| Gulika Kalam | 06:50–08:45 |
| Dur Muhurta | 07:59–09:00, 13:04–14:05 |
| Varjyam | 05:51–07:19 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 04:56–05:32, 08:33–14:34, 19:08–20:11
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | average 04:56–05:32, 08:33–14:34, 19:08–20:11 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average 04:56–05:32, 08:33–14:34, 19:08–20:11 |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 04:56–05:32, 08:33–17:17, 19:08–20:11 |
Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Ardra; tithi Krishna-dvadashi until 19:52, Krishna-trayodashi from 19:52; lagna Karka 04:56, Simha 05:32, Kanya 08:33, Tula 11:33, Vrischika 14:34, Dhanu 17:17, Makara 19:08
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Ardra — sadness; Friday — universal respect.
Cautions:
- Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
- Friday: B. V. Raman advises against cutting nails (the rating above is the site’s summary, which uses the same weekdays for nails as for haircuts, so Friday counts as auspicious).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Ordinary day · score S = 0
Auspicious and inauspicious factors are balanced: a day for routine matters; important matters are best timed for favourable days.
+1 Anandadi: Padma 04:56–20:12+1 Yoga Harshana 04:56–06:00+1 Auspicious weekday0 Adhika Masa0 Chaturmasya0 Yoga Vajra 06:00–07:02−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 04:56–20:12−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:56–19:52
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Ordinary day — pros: Yoga Siddhi, Anandadi: Chhatra; cons: Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn), Bhadra on earth Adhika Masa: not for weddings, housewarmings or major new undertakings; good for spiritual practice. |
|---|---|
| Month | Adhika Shravana (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Vrisha (No. 15) · Shaka 1983 · Vikram 2118 more |
| Period | Adhika Masa · Chaturmasya |
| Festivals | Masik Shivaratri |
At sunrise 04:58
| Tithi | 13Krishna-trayodashi (Jaya, God of Love) · until 17:12 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Punarvasu, pada 2 (movable, Aditi, Jupiter) · until 18:21 more |
| Yoga | Siddhi (“success, accomplishment”, auspicious) · until 23:31 more |
| Karana | Gara (movable) · until 06:31 more |
| Vara | Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Mithuna (Gemini) |
Changes during the day
| from 06:31 | karana Vanija |
|---|---|
| from 17:12 | tithi Krishna-chaturdashi |
| from 17:12 | karana Vishti |
| from 18:21 | nakshatra Pushya |
| from 23:31 | yoga Vyatipata |
| from 03:57 (14.08) | karana Shakuni |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 04:14 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 04:58 |
| Noon | 12:34 |
| Sunset | 20:09 |
| End of twilight | 20:52 |
| Moonrise | 01:06 |
| Moonset | 20:00 |
| Day length | 15 h 10 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 6, average — 6, bad — 1
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 17:12 | from 18:21 |
|---|
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, Punarvasu (04:58–18:21) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Pushya (18:21–20:09) is good for sowing.
- Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 17:12–20:09: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
- Krishna-chaturdashi 17:12–20:09: according to the Kalaprakashika, ploughing on Chaturdashi puts the owner’s life in danger.
Festivals and periods
Masik Shivaratri · Shiva
The monthly “night of Shiva” — the fourteenth day of the waning Moon. Devotees fast, keep vigil through the night and perform abhisheka of the lingam at midnight (Nishitha).
Rule: nishitha vyapini: midnight, 00:17–00:52 (14.08)
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
- Adhika Masa
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 17:12–05:00 (14.08)
Anandadi: Chhatra 04:58–18:21 Anandadi: Mitra 18:21–05:00 (14.08)
- Bhadra on earth: 17:12–03:57 (14.08); Bhadra Mukha 17:12–19:00; Bhadra Puchha 02:54–03:59 (14.08)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 03:48–04:23 |
|---|---|
| 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 | 16:08–17:36 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 08:46–10:39 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 14:27–16:21 |
| Gulika Kalam | 04:58–06:52 |
| Dur Muhurta | 04:58–05:59, 05:59–06:59 |
| Varjyam | 07:16–08:45, 01:48–03:17 (14.08) |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 04:58–05:28, 08:29–14:30
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | average 04:58–05:28, 08:29–14:30 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average 04:58–05:28, 08:29–14:30 |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 04:58–05:28, 08:29–17:12 |
Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Punarvasu until 18:21, Pushya from 18:21; tithi Krishna-trayodashi until 17:12, Krishna-chaturdashi from 17:12; lagna Karka 04:58, Simha 05:28, Kanya 08:29, Tula 11:29, Vrischika 14:30, Dhanu 17:13, Makara 19:04, Kumbha 20:08
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Punarvasu (until 18:21) — strength of spirit (bravery, resilience); Pushya (from 18:21) — increase in wealth; Saturday — decline of physical strength.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Krishna-chaturdashi 17:12–20:09: a Rikta and Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
- Bhadra on earth 17:12–20:09: no shaving or haircuts during Vishti Karana (according to the Muhurta Chintamani, Bhadra does harm when it is on earth; in heaven and in the netherworld its influence on earth is weak).
Cautions:
- Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Ordinary day · score S = +2
Auspicious and inauspicious factors are balanced: a day for routine matters; important matters are best timed for favourable days.
+2 Yoga Siddhi 04:58–23:31+1 Anandadi: Chhatra 04:58–18:21+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:58–18:210 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 17:12–05:00 (14.08)0 Adhika Masa0 Chaturmasya−1 Krishna Chaturdashi 17:12–05:00 (14.08)−1 Bhadra on earth 17:12–03:57 (14.08)−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.
| Summary | Avoid starting important matters — Krishna Chaturdashi, Vyatipata Adhika Masa: not for weddings, housewarmings or major new undertakings; good for spiritual practice. |
|---|---|
| Month | Adhika Shravana (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Vrisha (No. 15) · Shaka 1983 · Vikram 2118 more |
| Period | Adhika Masa · Chaturmasya |
At sunrise 05:00
| Tithi | 14Krishna-chaturdashi (Rikta, Kali) · until 14:46 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Pushya, pada 2 (light, Brhaspati, Saturn) · until 16:42 more |
| Yoga | Vyatipata (“calamity, downfall”, inauspicious) · until 20:31 more |
| Karana | Shakuni (fixed, inauspicious) · until 14:46 more |
| Vara | Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Karka (Cancer) |
Changes during the day
| from 14:46 | tithi Amavasya |
|---|---|
| from 14:46 | karana Chatushpada |
| from 16:42 | nakshatra Ashlesha |
| from 20:31 | yoga Variyana |
| from 01:39 (15.08) | karana Naga |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 04:16 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 05:00 |
| Noon | 12:34 |
| Sunset | 20:07 |
| End of twilight | 20:50 |
| Moonrise | 02:41 |
| Moonset | 20:19 |
| Day length | 15 h 06 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 2, average — 3, bad — 8
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 14:46 | from 16:42 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Pushya (05:00–16:42) is good for sowing.
- Shakuni 05:00–14:46: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it (it is suitable for sowing).
- Chatushpada 14:46–20:07: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
- Krishna-chaturdashi 05:00–14:46: according to the Kalaprakashika, ploughing on Chaturdashi puts the owner’s life in danger.
Festivals and periods
- Adhika Masa
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Ravi Pushya Yoga 05:00–16:42 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 05:00–16:42
Anandadi: Shrivatsa 05:00–16:42 Anandadi: Vajra 16:42–05:02 (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 | 20:07–20:24 |
| Pradosha | 20:07–21:54 |
| Nishitha | 00:16–00:52 (15.08) |
| Amrita Kalam | 10:45–12:14 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 18:13–20:07 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 12:33–14:27 |
| Gulika Kalam | 16:20–18:13 |
| Dur Muhurta | 18:06–19:06 |
| Varjyam | 04:49–06:20 (15.08) |
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 Pushya until 16:42, Ashlesha from 16:42; tithi Krishna-chaturdashi until 14:46, Amavasya from 14:46; lagna Karka 05:00, Simha 05:24, Kanya 08:25, Tula 11:25, Vrischika 14:26, Dhanu 17:09, Makara 19:00, Kumbha 20:04
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Pushya (until 16:42) — increase in wealth; Ashlesha (from 16:42) — physical affliction (suffering); Sunday — physical well-being.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Krishna-chaturdashi 05:00–14:46: a Rikta and Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
- Amavasya 14:46–20:07: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
- Vyatipata 05:00–20:07: 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 = +1
There is a mild prohibition (Amavasya, Krishna Chaturdashi, Bhadra on earth, Vyatipata, Vaidhriti, kshaya tithi, Sankranti, Ashubha Yoga) or the total score is -3 or lower: the day is unfavourable for important new matters, but suitable for fasting, prayer and everyday work.
Avoid starting important matters: Krishna Chaturdashi, Vyatipata
+4 Ravi Pushya Yoga 05:00–16:42+2 Pushya 05:00–16:42+1 Anandadi: Shrivatsa 05:00–16:420 Adhika Masa0 Chaturmasya0 Anandadi: Vajra 16:42–05:02 (15.08)0 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 16:42–05:02 (15.08)−3 Krishna Chaturdashi 05:00–14:46−3 Vyatipata 05:00–20:31
| Summary | Avoid starting important matters — Amavasya, Fierce or sharp nakshatra Adhika Masa: not for weddings, housewarmings or major new undertakings; good for spiritual practice. |
|---|---|
| Month | Adhika Shravana (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Vrisha (No. 15) · Shaka 1983 · Vikram 2118 more |
| Period | Adhika Masa · Chaturmasya |
| Festivals | Somvati Amavasya · Adhika Amavasya · Karkidaka Vavu · Shravana Somvar |
At sunrise 05:02
| Tithi | 30Amavasya (Purna, Pitris (ancestors)) · until 12:40 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Ashlesha, pada 3 (sharp, Naga - the lord of snakes (Sharpa), Mercury) · until 15:26 more Gandamula |
| Yoga | Variyana (“excellent, best”, auspicious) · until 17:51 more |
| Karana | Naga (fixed, inauspicious) · until 12:40 more |
| Vara | Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Karka (Cancer) |
Changes during the day
| from 12:40 | tithi Shukla-pratipat |
|---|---|
| from 12:40 | karana Kimstughna |
| from 15:26 | nakshatra Magha |
| from 17:51 | yoga Parigha |
| from 23:47 | karana Bava |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 04:19 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 05:02 |
| Noon | 12:34 |
| Sunset | 20:04 |
| End of twilight | 20:47 |
| Moonrise | 04:19 |
| Moonset | 20:31 |
| Day length | 15 h 02 min |
Sky
| New moon (Amavasya) | 12:40 |
|---|
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 0, average — 7, bad — 6
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 12:40 | from 15:26 |
|---|
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 (15:26–20:04) is good for sowing, for root crops.
- Naga 05:02–12:40: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
- Kimstughna 12:40–20:04: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Festivals and periods
Somvati Amavasya · Shiva
A new moon falling on a Monday. Married women circumambulate the peepal tree for their husbands’ long life; holy bathing in sacred rivers and charity are especially meritorious.
Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 14:46 (14.08)–12:40
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Adhika Amavasya · Pitris (ancestors)
The new moon of the intercalary month: Purushottama Masa ends. Shraddha and charity on this day are especially meritorious.
Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 14:46 (14.08)–12:40
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 14:46 (14.08)–12:40
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Shravana Somvar · Shiva
A Monday of the month of Shravana (here by the purnimanta reckoning, as in North India): a fast and abhisheka of Shiva with water and milk — special worship in the month of Shiva.
Rule: by weekday
- Adhika Masa
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Anandadi: Saumya 05:02–15:26 Anandadi: Dhwanksha 15:26–05:04 (16.08)
- Gandanta (nakshatra): 09:42–21:11
- Gandanta (tithi): 12:18–13:02
- Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Ashlesha
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 | 13:55–15:26 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 06:55–08:47 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 10:40–12:33 |
| Gulika Kalam | 14:26–16:19 |
| Dur Muhurta | 13:03–14:03, 16:04–17:04 |
| Varjyam | 04:49–06:20, 03:02–04:35 (16.08) |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 12:40–14:22, 18:56–20:00
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | average 12:40–14:22, 18:56–20:00 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average 12:40–14:22, 18:56–20:00 |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 05:02–05:20, 08:21–17:05, 18:56–20:00 |
Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Ashlesha until 15:26, Magha from 15:26; tithi Amavasya until 12:40, Shukla-pratipat from 12:40; lagna Karka 05:02, Simha 05:20, Kanya 08:21, Tula 11:21, Vrischika 14:22, Dhanu 17:05, Makara 18:56, Kumbha 20:00
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Ashlesha (until 15:26) — physical affliction (suffering); Magha (from 15:26) — loss of property; Monday — clear, bright complexion.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Amavasya 05:02–12:40: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Cautions:
- The Muhurta Chintamani warns: whoever shaves in Magha nakshatra 4 times a year puts their life in danger — frequent haircuts in this nakshatra are best avoided.
- Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
- Monday: according to the Kalaprakashika, it is good for a haircut only during the waxing Moon.
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Avoid starting important matters · score S = −1
There is a mild prohibition (Amavasya, Krishna Chaturdashi, Bhadra on earth, Vyatipata, Vaidhriti, kshaya tithi, Sankranti, Ashubha Yoga) or the total score is -3 or lower: the day is unfavourable for important new matters, but suitable for fasting, prayer and everyday work.
Avoid starting important matters: Amavasya
+1 Anandadi: Saumya 05:02–15:26+1 Yoga Variyana 05:02–17:51+1 Auspicious weekday0 Adhika Masa0 Chaturmasya0 Yoga Parigha 17:51–04:43 (16.08)0 Anandadi: Dhwanksha 15:26–05:04 (16.08)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 05:02–15:26−3 Amavasya 05:02–12:40
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Avoid starting important matters — Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi), Fierce or sharp nakshatra |
|---|---|
| Month | Nija Shravana (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Vrisha (No. 15) · Shaka 1983 · Vikram 2118 more |
| Period | Chaturmasya |
At sunrise 05:04
| Tithi | 1Shukla-pratipat (Nanda, Brahma) · until 11:02 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Magha, pada 3 (fierce, Pitris or Pitars - ancestors of the clan, forefathers, Ketu) · until 14:38 more Gandamula |
| Yoga | Parigha (“bolt, barrier”, inauspicious) · until 15:35 more |
| Karana | Bava (movable) · until 11:02 more |
| Vara | Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Simha (Leo) |
Changes during the day
| from 11:02 | tithi Shukla-dvitya |
|---|---|
| from 11:02 | karana Balava |
| from 14:38 | nakshatra Purva-Phalguni |
| from 15:35 | yoga Shiva |
| from 22:27 | karana Kaulava |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 04:21 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 05:04 |
| Noon | 12:33 |
| Sunset | 20:02 |
| End of twilight | 20:44 |
| Moonrise | 05:53 |
| Moonset | 20:39 |
| Day length | 14 h 58 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 11:02 | from 14:38 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Magha (05:04–14:38) is good for sowing, for root crops.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Phalguni (14:38–20:02) is good for root crops.
Festivals and periods
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:04–11:02
Anandadi: Kaladanda 05:04–14:38 Anandadi: Dhumra 14:38–05:06 (17.08)
- Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Magha
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 03:52–04:28 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:03–13:03 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 15:02–16:02 |
| Godhuli | 20:02–20:20 |
| Pradosha | 20:02–21:51 |
| Nishitha | 00:16–00:52 (17.08) |
| Amrita Kalam | 12:19–13:52 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 16:17–18:10 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 08:48–10:40 |
| Gulika Kalam | 12:33–14:25 |
| Dur Muhurta | 08:03–09:03, 23:39–00:16 (17.08) |
| Varjyam | 22:35–00:10 (17.08) |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 11:02–14:18, 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 | average 11:02–14:18, 18:52–19:56 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails | average 11:02–14:18, 18:52–19:56 |
| Cutting toenails | bad throughout the daytime |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 11:02–17:01, 18:52–19:56 |
Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Magha until 14:38, Purva-Phalguni from 14:38; tithi Shukla-pratipat until 11:02, Shukla-dvitya from 11:02; lagna Karka 05:04, Simha 05:16, Kanya 08:17, Tula 11:17, Vrischika 14:18, Dhanu 17:01, Makara 18:52, Kumbha 19:56
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Magha (until 14:38) — loss of property; Purva-Phalguni (from 14:38) — ill health; Tuesday — harm to longevity.
Cautions:
- The Muhurta Chintamani warns: whoever shaves in Magha nakshatra 4 times a year puts their life in danger — frequent haircuts in this nakshatra are best avoided.
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Avoid starting important matters · score S = −4
There is a mild prohibition (Amavasya, Krishna Chaturdashi, Bhadra on earth, Vyatipata, Vaidhriti, kshaya tithi, Sankranti, Ashubha Yoga) or the total score is -3 or lower: the day is unfavourable for important new matters, but suitable for fasting, prayer and everyday work.
+1 Auspicious tithi 11:02–05:06 (17.08)0 Yoga Shiva 15:35–05:06 (17.08)0 Chaturmasya−1 Anandadi: Kaladanda 05:04–14:38−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 05:04–14:38−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:04–11:02
| Summary | Avoid starting important matters — Sankranti day, Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) |
|---|---|
| Month | Nija Shravana (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Vrisha (No. 15) · Shaka 1983 · Vikram 2118 more |
| Period | Chaturmasya |
| Festivals | Simha Sankranti · Chandra Darshan |
At sunrise 05:06
| Tithi | 2Shukla-dvitya (Bhadra, Vidhatr) · until 10:01 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Purva-Phalguni, pada 3 (fierce, Bhaga (Share, Distributor) - god of wealth and family, Venus) · until 14:28 more |
| Yoga | Shiva (“auspicious, benevolent”, auspicious) · until 13:49 more |
| Karana | Kaulava (movable) · until 10:01 more |
| Vara | Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Simha (Leo) |
Changes during the day
| from 10:01 | tithi Shukla-tritya |
|---|---|
| from 10:01 | karana Taitila |
| from 13:49 | yoga Siddha |
| from 14:28 | nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni |
| from 21:46 | karana Gara |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 04:23 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 05:06 |
| Noon | 12:33 |
| Sunset | 20:00 |
| End of twilight | 20:42 |
| Moonrise | 07:22 |
| Moonset | 20:45 |
| Day length | 14 h 53 min |
Sky
| Simha Sankranti | 04:51 — the Sun enters Simha (Leo) |
|---|
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 5, average — 6, bad — 2
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 10:01 | from 14:28 |
|---|
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, Purva-Phalguni (05:06–14:28) is good for root crops.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Phalguni (14:28–20:00) is good for sowing.
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, 05:06–12:33
on the day the Sun enters the sign
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, 20:00–20:45
Crescent Moon above the horizon after sunset: 20:00–20:45
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:06–10:01
Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 10:01–05:08 (18.08) Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 10:01–05:08 (18.08) Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 14:28–05:08 (18.08)
Anandadi: Sthira 05:06–14:28 Anandadi: Vardhamana 14:28–05:08 (18.08)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 03:53–04:29 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday |
| 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 | 08:07–09:42 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 12:33–14:24 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 06:57–08:49 |
| Gulika Kalam | 10:41–12:33 |
| Dur Muhurta | 12:03–13:02 |
| Varjyam | 21:49–23:28 |
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 | good 14:28–16:57, 18:48–19:52 |
Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Purva-Phalguni until 14:28, Uttara-Phalguni from 14:28; tithi Shukla-dvitya until 10:01, Shukla-tritya from 10:01; lagna Karka 05:06, Simha 05:12, Kanya 08:13, Tula 11:13, Vrischika 14:14, Dhanu 16:57, Makara 18:48, Kumbha 19:52
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Purva-Phalguni (until 14:28) — ill health; Uttara-Phalguni (from 14:28) — destruction of all diseases; Wednesday — favour of the authorities.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Sankranti at 04:51 — a Parva day: no haircuts or shaving on this day (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Cautions:
- The Muhurta Chintamani warns: whoever shaves in Uttara-Phalguni nakshatra 4 times a year puts their life in danger — frequent haircuts in this nakshatra are best avoided.
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Avoid starting important matters · score S = 0
There is a mild prohibition (Amavasya, Krishna Chaturdashi, Bhadra on earth, Vyatipata, Vaidhriti, kshaya tithi, Sankranti, Ashubha Yoga) or the total score is -3 or lower: the day is unfavourable for important new matters, but suitable for fasting, prayer and everyday work.
Avoid starting important matters: Sankranti day
+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:06–10:01+1 Anandadi: Sthira 05:06–14:28+1 Yoga Shiva 05:06–13:49+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 05:06–10:010 Auspicious nakshatra 14:28–05:08 (18.08)0 Chaturmasya−1 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 14:28–05:08 (18.08)−1 Sankranti day−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 05:06–14:28−2 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 10:01–05:08 (18.08)−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 10:01–05:08 (18.08)
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Ordinary day — pros: Yoga Siddha, Anandadi: Matanga; cons: Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra), Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) |
|---|---|
| Month | Nija Shravana (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Vrisha (No. 15) · Shaka 1983 · Vikram 2118 more |
| Period | Chaturmasya |
| Festivals | Hariyali Teej · Vinayaka Chaturthi |
At sunrise 05:08
| Tithi | 3Shukla-tritya (Jaya, Vishnu) · until 09:42 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Uttara-Phalguni, pada 3 (fixed, Aryaman (Lord of Hospitality), Sun) · until 14:59 more |
| Yoga | Siddha (“perfected, accomplished”, auspicious) · until 12:37 more |
| Karana | Gara (movable) · until 09:42 more |
| Vara | Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Kanya (Virgo) |
Changes during the day
| from 09:42 | tithi Shukla-chaturti |
|---|---|
| from 09:42 | karana Vanija |
| from 12:37 | yoga Sadhya |
| from 14:59 | nakshatra Hasta |
| from 21:48 | karana Vishti |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 04:25 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 05:08 |
| Noon | 12:33 |
| Sunset | 19:57 |
| End of twilight | 20:39 |
| Moonrise | 08:46 |
| Moonset | 20:51 |
| Day length | 14 h 49 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 10, average — 2, bad — 1
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 09:42 | from 14:59 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Phalguni (05:08–14:59) is good for sowing.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Hasta (14:59–19:57) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
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 10:01 (17.08)–09:42
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), 11:03–14:01
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Ravi Yoga 14:59–05:09 (19.08)
Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 05:08–09:42 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 05:08–14:59 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 09:42–05:09 (19.08)
Anandadi: Matanga 05:08–14:59 Anandadi: Rakshasa 14:59–05:09 (19.08)
- Bhadra in the netherworld: 21:48–10:06 (19.08); Bhadra Mukha 21:54–23:56; Bhadra Puchha 08:53–10:06 (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 | 07:38–09:16 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 14:24–16:15 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 05:08–06:59 |
| Gulika Kalam | 08:50–10:41 |
| Dur Muhurta | 10:04–11:03, 16:00–16:59 |
| Varjyam | 23:49–01:30 (19.08) |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: good 08:09–09:42
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | good 08:09–09:42 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | good 08:09–09:42 |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 08:09–09:42 |
Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni until 14:59, Hasta from 14:59; tithi Shukla-tritya until 09:42, Shukla-chaturti from 09:42; lagna Karka 05:08, Simha 05:08, Kanya 08:09, Tula 11:09, Vrischika 14:10, Dhanu 16:53, Makara 18:44, Kumbha 19:48
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Uttara-Phalguni (until 14:59) — destruction of all diseases; Hasta (from 14:59) — imparting radiance (to the person); Thursday — success.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Shukla-chaturti 09:42–19:57: 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
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 Yoga Siddha 05:08–12:37+1 Anandadi: Matanga 05:08–14:59+1 Auspicious nakshatra 05:08–14:59+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 05:08–09:42+1 Ravi Yoga 14:59–05:09 (19.08)0 Chaturmasya0 Anandadi: Rakshasa 14:59–05:09 (19.08)−1 Rikta tithi 09:42–05:09 (19.08)−2 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 05:08–09:42−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 09:42–05:09 (19.08)−3 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 05:08–14:59
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Favourable day — Ravi Yoga, Yoga Shubha; auspicious time — after 10:06; auspicious time — until 16:13 |
|---|---|
| Month | Nija Shravana (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Vrisha (No. 15) · Shaka 1983 · Vikram 2118 more |
| Period | Chaturmasya |
| Festivals | Naga Panchami |
At sunrise 05:09
| Tithi | 4Shukla-chaturti (Rikta, Yama) · until 10:06 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Hasta, pada 3 (light, Savitar (Animating, Awakening), Moon) · until 16:13 more |
| Yoga | Sadhya (“attainable, amenable”, auspicious) · until 11:59 more |
| Karana | Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 10:06 more |
| Vara | Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Kanya (Virgo) |
Changes during the day
| from 10:06 | tithi Shukla-panchami |
|---|---|
| from 10:06 | karana Bava |
| from 11:59 | yoga Shubha |
| from 16:13 | nakshatra Chitra |
| from 22:34 | karana Balava |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 04:28 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 05:09 |
| Noon | 12:33 |
| Sunset | 19:55 |
| End of twilight | 20:36 |
| Moonrise | 10:08 |
| Moonset | 20:56 |
| Day length | 14 h 45 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 10:06 | from 16:13 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Hasta (05:09–16:13) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Chitra (16:13–19:55) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
- Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 05:09–10:06: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
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, 10:06–12:32
the tithi covers the decisive time on both days — the first is chosen by rule
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Ravi Yoga 05:09–16:13
Anandadi: Amrita 05:09–16:13 Anandadi: Musala 16:13–05:11 (20.08)
- Bhadra in the netherworld: 21:48 (18.08)–10:06; Bhadra Mukha 21:54–23:56 (18.08); Bhadra Puchha 08:53–10:06
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 03:56–04:33 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:03–13:02 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 15:00–15:59 |
| Godhuli | 19:55–20:13 |
| Pradosha | 19:55–21:46 |
| Nishitha | 00:15–00:52 (20.08) |
| Amrita Kalam | 09:55–11:36 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 10:41–12:32 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 16:13–18:04 |
| Gulika Kalam | 07:00–08:51 |
| Dur Muhurta | 08:07–09:06, 13:02–14:01 |
| Varjyam | 00:51–02:35 (20.08) |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: good 10:06–14:06, 18:40–19:44
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | good 10:06–14:06, 18:40–19:44 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | good 10:06–14:06, 18:40–19:44 |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 10:06–16:50, 18:40–19:44 |
Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Hasta until 16:13, Chitra from 16:13; tithi Shukla-chaturti until 10:06, Shukla-panchami from 10:06; lagna Simha 05:09, Kanya 08:05, Tula 11:05, Vrischika 14:06, Dhanu 16:50, Makara 18:40, Kumbha 19:44
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Hasta (until 16:13) — imparting radiance (to the person); Chitra (from 16:13) — improvement of well-being; Friday — universal respect.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Shukla-chaturti 05:09–10:06: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Cautions:
- Friday: B. V. Raman advises against cutting nails (the rating above is the site’s summary, which uses the same weekdays for nails as for haircuts, so Friday counts as auspicious).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Favourable day · score S = +4
Auspicious factors outweigh inauspicious ones: ordinary matters can be started.
Auspicious time begins after 10:06
Auspicious time ends by 16:13
+2 Ravi Yoga 05:09–16:13+1 Yoga Shubha 11:59–05:11 (20.08)+1 Anandadi: Amrita 05:09–16:13+1 Auspicious nakshatra 05:09–16:13+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 10:06–05:11 (20.08)0 Chaturmasya0 Anandadi: Musala 16:13–05:11 (20.08)−1 Vishti (Bhadra) 05:09–10:06−2 Rikta tithi 05:09–10:06
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Avoid starting important matters — Krakacha Yoga, Anandadi: Kana |
|---|---|
| Month | Nija Shravana (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Vrisha (No. 15) · Shaka 1983 · Vikram 2118 more |
| Period | Chaturmasya |
| Festivals | Skanda Shashti |
At sunrise 05:11
| Tithi | 5Shukla-panchami (Purna, Soma) · until 11:13 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Chitra, pada 3 (soft, Tvashtri (Heavenly Architect) or Vishwakarma (Vastu God), Mars) · until 18:07 more |
| Yoga | Shubha (“goodness, happiness”, auspicious) · until 11:55 more |
| Karana | Balava (movable) · until 11:13 more |
| Vara | Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Tula (Libra) |
Changes during the day
| from 11:13 | tithi Shukla-shashti |
|---|---|
| from 11:13 | karana Kaulava |
| from 11:55 | yoga Shukla |
| from 18:07 | nakshatra Swati |
| from 00:01 (21.08) | karana Taitila |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 04:30 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 05:11 |
| Noon | 12:33 |
| Sunset | 19:52 |
| End of twilight | 20:34 |
| Moonrise | 11:29 |
| Moonset | 21:03 |
| Day length | 14 h 40 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 6, average — 6, bad — 1
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 11:13 | from 18:07 |
|---|
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, Chitra (05:11–18:07) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Swati (18:07–19:52) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Festivals and periods
Skanda Shashti · Skanda (Murugan, Kartikeya)
The sixth day of the waxing Moon is dedicated to Skanda (Murugan, Kartikeya), the son of Shiva. Devotees fast and worship Murugan; the day is especially revered in South India.
Rule: the tithi begins between sunrise and sunset, 11:13–05:13 (21.08)
the tithi begins between sunrise and sunset
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Ravi Yoga 18:07–05:13 (21.08) Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 18:07–05:13 (21.08) Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 18:07–05:13 (21.08)
Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:11–11:13 Krakacha Yoga 11:13–05:13 (21.08)
Anandadi: Siddhi 18:07–05:13 (21.08) Anandadi: Kana 05:11–18:07
- Gandanta (tithi): 10:48–11:39
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 03:57–04:34 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:02–13:01 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:59–15:57 |
| Godhuli | 19:52–20:11 |
| Pradosha | 19:52–21:45 |
| Nishitha | 00:14–00:52 (21.08) |
| Amrita Kalam | 11:13–12:57 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 08:52–10:42 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 14:22–16:12 |
| Gulika Kalam | 05:11–07:02 |
| Dur Muhurta | 05:11–06:10, 06:10–07:09 |
| Varjyam | 00:18–02:04 (21.08) |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 05:11–14:02, 18:36–19:40
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 05:11–14:02, 18:36–19:40 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average 05:11–14:02, 18:36–19:40 |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 05:11–16:46, 18:36–19:40 |
Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Chitra until 18:07, Swati from 18:07; tithi Shukla-panchami until 11:13, Shukla-shashti from 11:13; lagna Simha 05:11, Kanya 08:01, Tula 11:01, Vrischika 14:02, Dhanu 16:46, Makara 18:36, Kumbha 19:40
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Chitra (until 18:07) — improvement of well-being; Swati (from 18:07) — relief from all suffering; Saturday — decline of physical strength.
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Avoid starting important matters · score S = −4
There is a mild prohibition (Amavasya, Krishna Chaturdashi, Bhadra on earth, Vyatipata, Vaidhriti, kshaya tithi, Sankranti, Ashubha Yoga) or the total score is -3 or lower: the day is unfavourable for important new matters, but suitable for fasting, prayer and everyday work.
+2 Yoga Shubha 05:11–11:55+1 Auspicious nakshatra 05:11–18:07+1 Auspicious tithi 05:11–11:130 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 18:07–05:13 (21.08)0 Ravi Yoga 18:07–05:13 (21.08)0 Anandadi: Siddhi 18:07–05:13 (21.08)0 Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 18:07–05:13 (21.08)0 Chaturmasya−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:11–11:13−3 Anandadi: Kana 05:11–18:07−3 Krakacha Yoga 11:13–05:13 (21.08)
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Ordinary day — pros: Ravi Yoga, Yoga Brahma; cons: Samvartaka Yoga, Anandadi: Lumbaka |
|---|---|
| Month | Nija Shravana (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Vrisha (No. 15) · Shaka 1983 · Vikram 2118 more |
| Period | Chaturmasya |
At sunrise 05:13
| Tithi | 6Shukla-shashti (Nanda, Kartikeya) · until 12:57 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Swati, pada 2 (movable, Waiu (Wind), Rahu) · until 20:35 more |
| Yoga | Shukla (“bright, pure”, auspicious) · until 12:18 more |
| Karana | Taitila (movable) · until 12:57 more |
| Vara | Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Tula (Libra) |
Changes during the day
| from 12:18 | yoga Brahma |
|---|---|
| from 12:57 | tithi Shukla-saptami |
| from 12:57 | karana Gara |
| from 20:35 | nakshatra Vishakha |
| from 01:59 (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 | 12:49 |
| Moonset | 21:11 |
| Day length | 14 h 36 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 12:57 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Swati (05:13–19:50) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Festivals and periods
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Ravi Yoga 05:13–20:35 Tripushkar Yoga 20:35–05:15 (22.08)
Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:13–12:57 Samvartaka Yoga 12:57–05:15 (22.08)
Anandadi: Lumbaka 05:13–20:35 Anandadi: Utpata 20:35–05:15 (22.08)
Tripushkar Yoga: A coincidence of the weekday (Sun, Tue or Sat), a Bhadra tithi (2, 7 or 12) and a “tripada” nakshatra (Krittika, Punarvasu, Uttara Phalguni, Vishakha, Uttara Ashadha, Purva Bhadrapada). The result of whatever is begun repeats three times: good for purchases and investments, bad for losses, loans, surgery and funerals.
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 03:59–04:36 |
|---|---|
| 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 | 10:53–12:39 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 18:00–19:50 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 12:32–14:21 |
| Gulika Kalam | 16:11–18:00 |
| Dur Muhurta | 17:53–18:51 |
| Varjyam | 02:51–04:38 (22.08) |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 07:57–19:50
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 07:57–19:50 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average 07:57–19:50 |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 07:57–19:50 |
Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Swati; tithi Shukla-shashti until 12:57, Shukla-saptami from 12:57; lagna Simha 05:13, Kanya 07:57, Tula 10:57, Vrischika 13:58, Dhanu 16:42, Makara 18:32, Kumbha 19:36
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Swati — relief from all suffering; Sunday — physical well-being.
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Ordinary day · score S = +2
Auspicious and inauspicious factors are balanced: a day for routine matters; important matters are best timed for favourable days.
+2 Ravi Yoga 05:13–20:35+1 Yoga Brahma 12:18–05:15 (22.08)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 05:13–20:350 Auspicious tithi 12:57–05:15 (22.08)0 Chaturmasya0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:13–12:57 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Tripushkar Yoga 20:35–05:15 (22.08)−1 Anandadi: Lumbaka 05:13–20:35−1 Samvartaka Yoga 12:57–05:15 (22.08)
| Summary | Unfavourable day — Yamaghanta, Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) |
|---|---|
| Month | Nija Shravana (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Vrisha (No. 15) · Shaka 1983 · Vikram 2118 more |
| Period | Chaturmasya |
| Festivals | Shravana Somvar |
At sunrise 05:15
| Tithi | 7Shukla-saptami (Bhadra, Indra) · until 15:07 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Vishakha, pada 2 (mixed, Indra and Agni, Jupiter) · until 23:25 more |
| Yoga | Brahma (“Brahma, sacred knowledge”, auspicious) · until 13:02 more |
| Karana | Vanija (movable) · until 15:07 more |
| Vara | Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Tula (Libra) |
Changes during the day
| from 13:02 | yoga Indra |
|---|---|
| from 15:07 | tithi Shukla-ashtami |
| from 15:07 | karana Vishti |
| from 23:25 | nakshatra Anuradha |
| from 04:18 (23.08) | karana Bava |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 04:34 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 05:15 |
| Noon | 12:32 |
| Sunset | 19:47 |
| End of twilight | 20:28 |
| Moonrise | 14:11 |
| Moonset | 21:22 |
| Day length | 14 h 32 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 15:07 |
|---|
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, Vishakha (05:15–19:47) is good for sowing, for root crops.
- Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 15:07–19:47: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Festivals and periods
Shravana Somvar · Shiva
A Monday of the month of Shravana (here by the purnimanta reckoning, as in North India): a fast and abhisheka of Shiva with water and milk — special worship in the month of Shiva.
Rule: by weekday
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 23:25–05:17 (23.08)
Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:15–15:07 Yamaghanta 05:15–23:25
Anandadi: Mitra 05:15–23:25 Anandadi: Manasa 23:25–05:17 (23.08)
- Bhadra in the netherworld: 15:07–16:41
- Bhadra in heaven: 16:41–04:18 (23.08); Bhadra Puchha 17:06–18:25; Bhadra Mukha 18:25–20:37
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 04:00–04:38 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:02–13:00 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:57–15:55 |
| Godhuli | 19:47–20:06 |
| Pradosha | 19:47–21:41 |
| Nishitha | 00:13–00:51 (23.08) |
| Amrita Kalam | 13:35–15:22 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 07:04–08:53 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 10:42–12:31 |
| Gulika Kalam | 14:20–16:09 |
| Dur Muhurta | 13:00–13:59, 15:55–16:53 |
| Varjyam | 03:55–05:43 (23.08) |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 05:15–15:07
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | average 05:15–15:07 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average 05:15–15:07 |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 05:15–16:38, 18:29–19:32 |
Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Vishakha; tithi Shukla-saptami until 15:07, Shukla-ashtami from 15:07; lagna Simha 05:15, Kanya 07:53, Tula 10:53, Vrischika 13:55, Dhanu 16:38, Makara 18:29, Kumbha 19:32
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Vishakha — loss of money; Monday — clear, bright complexion.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Shukla-ashtami 15:07–19:47: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Unfavourable day · score S = −1
A strict prohibition (a visible eclipse; Visha Yoga of the weekday, tithi and nakshatra; Amrita Siddhi turned to poison; Yamaghanta; the Anandadi yoga Mrityu) or a total score of -7 or lower: any new undertakings are best postponed.
Strict prohibition: Yamaghanta
+2 Yoga Brahma 05:15–13:02+1 Anandadi: Mitra 05:15–23:25+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 05:15–15:070 Chaturmasya0 Ashtami 15:07–05:17 (23.08)0 Vishti (Bhadra) 16:41–04:18 (23.08)−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:15–15:07−3 Yamaghanta 05:15–23:25
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Ordinary day — pros: Yoga Indra, Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi); cons: Vaidhriti, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn) |
|---|---|
| Month | Nija Shravana (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Vrisha (No. 15) · Shaka 1983 · Vikram 2118 more |
| Period | Chaturmasya |
| Festivals | Masik Durgashtami |
At sunrise 05:17
| Tithi | 8Shukla-ashtami (Jaya, Vasus) · until 17:31 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Anuradha, pada 1 (soft, Mitra (Friend), Saturn) · until 02:23 (24.08) more |
| Yoga | Indra (“Indra, lord”, auspicious) · until 13:58 more |
| Karana | Bava (movable) · until 17:31 more |
| Vara | Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Vrischika (Scorpio) |
Changes during the day
| from 13:58 | yoga Vaidhriti |
|---|---|
| from 17:31 | tithi Shukla-navami |
| from 17:31 | karana Balava |
| from 02:23 (24.08) | nakshatra Jyestha |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 04:36 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 05:17 |
| Noon | 12:32 |
| Sunset | 19:45 |
| End of twilight | 20:26 |
| Moonrise | 15:31 |
| Moonset | 21:40 |
| Day length | 14 h 27 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 0, average — 9, bad — 4
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 17:31 |
|---|
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 (05:17–19:45) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
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 15:07 (22.08)–17:31
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:17–17:31 Ravi Yoga 02:23–05:19 (24.08)
Anandadi: Vajra 05:17–02:23 (24.08) Anandadi: Mudgara 02:23–05:19 (24.08)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 04:01–04:39 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:02–13:00 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:56–15:54 |
| Godhuli | 19:45–20:04 |
| Pradosha | 19:45–21:40 |
| Nishitha | 00:13–00:51 (24.08) |
| Amrita Kalam | 14:42–16:30 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 16:08–17:56 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 08:54–10:43 |
| Gulika Kalam | 12:31–14:20 |
| Dur Muhurta | 08:11–09:09, 23:35–00:13 (24.08) |
| Varjyam | 03:55–05:43 |
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 07:49–16:34, 18:25–19:28 |
Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Anuradha; tithi Shukla-ashtami until 17:31, Shukla-navami from 17:31; lagna Simha 05:17, Kanya 07:49, Tula 10:50, Vrischika 13:51, Dhanu 16:34, Makara 18:25, Kumbha 19:28
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Anuradha — loss of money. In general Anuradha is favourable, but not for the very first shaving, cutting or trimming of hair (“vapanam”); Tuesday — harm to longevity.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Shukla-ashtami 05:17–17:31: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
- Shukla-navami 17:31–19:45: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
- Vaidhriti 13:58–19:45: 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.
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 Indra 05:17–13:58+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:17–17:31+1 Auspicious nakshatra 05:17–02:23 (24.08)0 Chaturmasya−1 Ashtami 05:17–17:31−1 Anandadi: Vajra 05:17–02:23 (24.08)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Vaidhriti 13:58–05:19 (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.
| Summary | Unfavourable day — many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower), Vaidhriti |
|---|---|
| Month | Nija Shravana (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Vrisha (No. 15) · Shaka 1983 · Vikram 2118 more |
| Period | Chaturmasya |
At sunrise 05:19
| Tithi | 9Shukla-navami (Rikta, Serpent (Naga)) · until 19:55 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Jyestha, pada 1 (sharp, Indra (Leader of the Gods), Mercury) · until 05:17 (25.08) more Gandamula |
| Yoga | Vaidhriti (“without support, discord”, inauspicious) · until 14:54 more |
| Karana | Balava (movable) · until 06:44 more |
| Vara | Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Vrischika (Scorpio) |
Changes during the day
| from 06:44 | karana Kaulava |
|---|---|
| from 14:54 | yoga Vishkambha |
| from 19:55 | tithi Shukla-dashami |
| from 19:55 | karana Taitila |
| from 05:17 (25.08) | nakshatra Mula |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 04:38 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 05:19 |
| Noon | 12:31 |
| Sunset | 19:42 |
| End of twilight | 20:23 |
| Moonrise | 16:47 |
| Moonset | 22:09 |
| Day length | 14 h 23 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, Jyestha (05:19–19:42) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Festivals and periods
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Ravi Yoga all day
Krakacha Yoga 05:19–19:55 Yamaghanta 05:17–05:21 (25.08)
Anandadi: Dhwaja 05:17–05:21 (25.08) Anandadi: Dhwanksha 05:19–05:17 (25.08)
- Gandanta (nakshatra): 22:35–11:58 (25.08)
- Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Jyestha
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 04:03–04:41 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:55–15:52 |
| Godhuli | 19:42–20:02 |
| Pradosha | 19:42–21:38 |
| Nishitha | 00:13–00:51 (25.08) |
| Amrita Kalam | 19:25–21:13 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 12:31–14:19 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 07:07–08:55 |
| Gulika Kalam | 10:43–12:31 |
| Dur Muhurta | 12:02–13:00 |
| Varjyam | 08:40–10:27 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | no suitable window — see the prohibitions below |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | no suitable window — see the prohibitions below |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 07:45–16:30, 18:21–19:24 |
Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Jyestha; tithi Shukla-navami; lagna Simha 05:19, Kanya 07:45, Tula 10:46, Vrischika 13:47, Dhanu 16:30, Makara 18:21, Kumbha 19:24
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Jyestha — loss (reduction) of landed property (real estate); Wednesday — favour of the authorities.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Shukla-navami 05:19–19:42: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
- Vaidhriti 05:19–14:54: auspicious undertakings, including haircuts, are avoided during this yoga (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Cautions:
- Jyeshtha: favourable for shaving according to the Muhurta Chintamani and B. V. Raman (the rating above follows the Kalaprakashika, where it is avoided).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Unfavourable day · score S = −7
A strict prohibition (a visible eclipse; Visha Yoga of the weekday, tithi and nakshatra; Amrita Siddhi turned to poison; Yamaghanta; the Anandadi yoga Mrityu) or a total score of -7 or lower: any new undertakings are best postponed.
Strict prohibition: many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower)
Avoid starting important matters: Vaidhriti
+2 Ravi Yoga all day+1 Auspicious weekday0 Chaturmasya−1 Anandadi: Dhwanksha 05:19–05:17 (25.08)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 05:19–05:17 (25.08)−2 Rikta tithi 05:19–19:55−3 Krakacha Yoga 05:19–19:55−3 Vaidhriti 05:19–14:54
| Summary | Ordinary day — pros: Ravi Yoga, Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi); cons: Fierce or sharp nakshatra, Surya Dagdha tithi |
|---|---|
| Month | Nija Shravana (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Vrisha (No. 15) · Shaka 1983 · Vikram 2118 more |
| Period | Chaturmasya |
At sunrise 05:21
| Tithi | 10Shukla-dashami (Purna, Dharma) · until 22:04 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Mula, pada 1 (sharp, Nirriti (Goddess of Destruction or Alakshmi), Ketu) · until 07:52 (26.08) more Gandamula |
| Yoga | Vishkambha (“prop, bolt”, inauspicious) · until 15:41 more |
| Karana | Taitila (movable) · until 09:02 more |
| Vara | Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Dhanu (Sagittarius) |
Changes during the day
| from 09:02 | karana Gara |
|---|---|
| from 15:41 | yoga Priti |
| from 22:04 | tithi Shukla-ekadashi |
| from 22:04 | karana Vanija |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 04:41 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 05:21 |
| Noon | 12:31 |
| Sunset | 19:40 |
| End of twilight | 20:20 |
| Moonrise | 17:49 |
| Moonset | 22:54 |
| Day length | 14 h 18 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 4, average — 7, bad — 2
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise |
|---|
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 (05:21–19:40) is good for sowing, for root crops.
Festivals and periods
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:21–22:04 Ravi Yoga all day
Anandadi: Dhumra all day
- Gandanta (nakshatra): 22:35 (24.08)–11:58
- Gandanta (tithi): 21:38–22:30
- Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Mula
- Surya Dagdha tithi: Shukla-dashami
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 04:04–04:43 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:02–12:59 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:54–15:51 |
| Godhuli | 19:40–19:59 |
| Pradosha | 19:40–21:37 |
| Nishitha | 00:12–00:51 (26.08) |
| Amrita Kalam | 00:47–02:33 (26.08) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 14:18–16:05 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 05:21–07:08 |
| Gulika Kalam | 08:56–10:43 |
| Dur Muhurta | 10:07–11:05, 15:51–16:48 |
| Varjyam | none on this day |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average throughout the daytime
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | average throughout the daytime |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average throughout the daytime |
| Bathing, washing hair | average throughout the daytime |
Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Mula; tithi Shukla-dashami; lagna Simha 05:21, Kanya 07:42, Tula 10:42, Vrischika 13:43, Dhanu 16:26, Makara 18:17, Kumbha 19:20
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Mula — ruin of the family; Thursday — success.
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Ordinary day · score S = +2
Auspicious and inauspicious factors are balanced: a day for routine matters; important matters are best timed for favourable days.
+2 Ravi Yoga all day+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:21–22:04+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 05:21–22:040 Yoga Priti 15:41–05:23 (26.08)0 Chaturmasya−1 Anandadi: Dhumra all day−1 Gandanta 05:21–11:58−1 Surya Dagdha tithi 05:21–22:04−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra all day
| Summary | Favourable day — Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Anandadi: Vardhamana; auspicious time — after 07:52; auspicious time — until 11:00 |
|---|---|
| Month | Nija Shravana (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Vrisha (No. 15) · Shaka 1983 · Vikram 2118 more |
| Period | Chaturmasya |
| Festivals | Varalakshmi Vrat · Shravana Putrada Ekadashi (Pavitra) |
At sunrise 05:23
| Tithi | 11Shukla-ekadashi (Nanda, Rudra) · until 23:49 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Mula, pada 4 (sharp, Nirriti (Goddess of Destruction or Alakshmi), Ketu) · until 07:52 more Gandamula |
| Yoga | Priti (“love, affection”, auspicious) · until 16:11 more |
| Karana | Vanija (movable) · until 11:00 more |
| Vara | Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Dhanu (Sagittarius) |
Changes during the day
| from 07:52 | nakshatra Purva-Ashadha |
|---|---|
| from 11:00 | karana Vishti |
| from 16:11 | yoga Ayushman |
| from 23:49 | tithi Shukla-dvadashi |
| from 23:49 | karana Bava |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 04:43 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 05:23 |
| Noon | 12:31 |
| Sunset | 19:38 |
| End of twilight | 20:18 |
| Moonrise | 18:34 |
| Moonset | 23:58 |
| Day length | 14 h 14 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 1, average — 12, bad — 0
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 07:52 |
|---|
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 (05:23–07:52) is good for sowing, for root crops.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Ashadha (07:52–19:38) is good for root crops.
- Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 11:00–19:38: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Festivals and periods
Varalakshmi Vrat · Lakshmi
A fast and puja to Lakshmi, the “bestower of boons”, on the Friday before the full moon of Shravana. Married women pray for the well-being of the family; the vrat is especially widespread in South India.
Rule: by weekday
Shravana Putrada Ekadashi (Pavitra) · Vishnu
The Ekadashi of the bright half of Shravana: the fast is observed for the birth and well-being of children, and Vishnu is worshipped.
Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 22:04 (25.08)–23:49
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Parana (breaking the fast): 06:07–08:15 (27.08)
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Ravi Yoga 05:23–07:52 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:23–23:49
Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 23:49–05:25 (27.08)
Anandadi: Sthira 05:23–07:52 Anandadi: Vardhamana 07:52–05:25 (27.08)
- Bhadra in the netherworld: 11:00–23:49; Bhadra Puchha 16:05–17:23; Bhadra Mukha 17:23–19:31
- Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Mula
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 | 04:47–06:32 (27.08) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 10:43–12:30 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 16:04–17:51 |
| Gulika Kalam | 07:10–08:57 |
| Dur Muhurta | 08:14–09:11, 12:59–13:56 |
| Varjyam | 06:06–07:52, 18:20–20:04 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average throughout the daytime
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | average throughout the daytime |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails | average 07:38–13:39, 18:13–19:17 |
| Cutting toenails | average throughout the daytime |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 07:52–16:22, 18:13–19:17 |
Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Mula until 07:52, Purva-Ashadha from 07:52; tithi Shukla-ekadashi; lagna Simha 05:23, Kanya 07:38, Tula 10:38, Vrischika 13:39, Dhanu 16:22, Makara 18:13, Kumbha 19:17
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Mula (until 07:52) — ruin of the family; Purva-Ashadha (from 07:52) — ruin of the family; Friday — universal respect.
Cautions:
- Ekadashi: by custom, those who fast on this day do not cut their hair or shave.
- Friday: B. V. Raman advises against cutting nails (the rating above is the site’s summary, which uses the same weekdays for nails as for haircuts, so Friday counts as auspicious).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Favourable day · score S = +3
Auspicious factors outweigh inauspicious ones: ordinary matters can be started.
Auspicious time begins after 07:52
Auspicious time ends by 11:00
+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:23–23:49+1 Anandadi: Vardhamana 07:52–05:25 (27.08)+1 Yoga Priti 05:23–16:11+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 05:23–23:490 Ravi Yoga 05:23–07:520 Chaturmasya−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 05:23–07:52−2 Vishti (Bhadra) 11:00–23:49
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Ordinary day — pros: Anandadi: Matanga, Yoga Ayushman; cons: Fierce or sharp nakshatra, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn) |
|---|---|
| Month | Nija Shravana (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Vrisha (No. 15) · Shaka 1983 · Vikram 2118 more |
| Period | Chaturmasya |
At sunrise 05:25
| Tithi | 12Shukla-dvadashi (Bhadra, Sun (Ravi)) · until 01:02 (28.08) more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Purva-Ashadha, pada 4 (fierce, Varuna, Venus) · until 10:01 more |
| Yoga | Ayushman (“long-lived”, auspicious) · until 16:18 more |
| Karana | Bava (movable) · until 12:29 more |
| Vara | Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Dhanu (Sagittarius) |
Changes during the day
| from 10:01 | nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha |
|---|---|
| from 12:29 | karana Balava |
| from 16:18 | yoga Saubhagya |
| from 01:02 (28.08) | tithi Shukla-triodashi |
| from 01:02 (28.08) | karana Kaulava |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 04:45 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 05:25 |
| Noon | 12:31 |
| Sunset | 19:35 |
| End of twilight | 20:15 |
| Moonrise | 19:02 |
| Moonset | none |
| Day length | 14 h 10 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 3, average — 6, bad — 4
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 10:01 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Ashadha (05:25–10:01) is good for root crops.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Ashadha (10:01–19:35) is good for sowing.
Festivals and periods
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Tripushkar Yoga 10:01–01:02 (28.08)
Anandadi: Matanga 05:25–10:01 Anandadi: Chara 05:17–05:27 (28.08) Anandadi: Rakshasa 10:01–05:17 (28.08)
Tripushkar Yoga: A coincidence of the weekday (Sun, Tue or Sat), a Bhadra tithi (2, 7 or 12) and a “tripada” nakshatra (Krittika, Punarvasu, Uttara Phalguni, Vishakha, Uttara Ashadha, Purva Bhadrapada). The result of whatever is begun repeats three times: good for purchases and investments, bad for losses, loans, surgery and funerals.
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 04:07–04:46 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:02–12:58 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:52–15:48 |
| Godhuli | 19:35–19:55 |
| Pradosha | 19:35–21:33 |
| Nishitha | 00:11–00:51 (28.08) |
| Amrita Kalam | 04:47–06:32, 04:48–06:31 (28.08) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 08:57–10:44 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 14:16–16:02 |
| Gulika Kalam | 05:25–07:11 |
| Dur Muhurta | 05:25–06:22, 06:22–07:18 |
| Varjyam | 18:34–20:16 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 10:01–13:35, 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 10:01–13:35, 18:09–19:13 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average 10:01–13:35, 18:09–19:13 |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 07:34–16:18, 18:09–19:13 |
Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Purva-Ashadha until 10:01, Uttara-Ashadha from 10:01; tithi Shukla-dvadashi; lagna Simha 05:25, Kanya 07:34, Tula 10:34, Vrischika 13:35, Dhanu 16:18, Makara 18:09, Kumbha 19:13
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Purva-Ashadha (until 10:01) — ruin of the family; Uttara-Ashadha (from 10:01) — improved health; Saturday — decline of physical strength.
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Ordinary day · score S = 0
Auspicious and inauspicious factors are balanced: a day for routine matters; important matters are best timed for favourable days.
+1 Anandadi: Matanga 05:25–10:01+1 Yoga Ayushman 05:25–16:18+1 Auspicious nakshatra 10:01–05:27 (28.08)0 Chaturmasya0 Tripushkar Yoga 10:01–01:02 (28.08)−1 Anandadi: Rakshasa 10:01–05:17 (28.08)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 05:25–10:01
| Summary | Best day — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Ravi Yoga; auspicious time — after 13:19 |
|---|---|
| Month | Nija Shravana (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Vrisha (No. 15) · Shaka 1983 · Vikram 2118 more |
| Period | Chaturmasya |
| Festivals | Pradosha Vrat |
At sunrise 05:27
| Tithi | 13Shukla-triodashi (Jaya, God of Love) · until 01:40 (29.08) more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Uttara-Ashadha, pada 4 (fixed, Vishva-Deva (All Gods), Sun) · until 11:38 more |
| Yoga | Saubhagya (“good fortune, marital happiness”, auspicious) · until 15:58 more |
| Karana | Kaulava (movable) · until 13:25 more |
| Vara | Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Makara (Capricorn) |
Changes during the day
| from 11:38 | nakshatra Shravana |
|---|---|
| from 13:25 | karana Taitila |
| from 15:58 | yoga Shobhana |
| from 01:40 (29.08) | tithi Shukla-chaturdashi |
| from 01:40 (29.08) | karana Gara |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 04:47 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 05:27 |
| Noon | 12:30 |
| Sunset | 19:32 |
| End of twilight | 20:12 |
| Moonrise | 19:20 |
| Moonset | 01:18 |
| Day length | 14 h 05 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 1, average — 12, bad — 0
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 11:38 |
|---|
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, Uttara-Ashadha (05:27–11:38) is good for sowing.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Shravana (11:38–19:32) is good for sowing.
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, 19:32–21:32
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 05:27–11:38 Ravi Yoga 11:38–05:29 (29.08)
Anandadi: Musala 05:27–13:19 Anandadi: Gada 13:19–05:29 (29.08)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 04:08–04:47 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:01–12:58 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:51–15:47 |
| Godhuli | 19:32–19:52 |
| Pradosha | 19:32–21:32 |
| Nishitha | 00:11–00:51 (29.08) |
| Amrita Kalam | 04:48–06:31, 01:50–03:30 (29.08) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 17:47–19:32 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 12:30–14:15 |
| Gulika Kalam | 16:01–17:47 |
| Dur Muhurta | 17:40–18:36 |
| Varjyam | 15:49–17:29 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average throughout the daytime
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | average throughout the daytime |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails | average 07:30–13:31, 18:05–19:09 |
| Cutting toenails | average throughout the daytime |
| Bathing, washing hair | average throughout the daytime |
Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha until 11:38, Shravana from 11:38; tithi Shukla-triodashi; lagna Simha 05:27, Kanya 07:30, Tula 10:30, Vrischika 13:31, Dhanu 16:14, Makara 18:05, Kumbha 19:09
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Uttara-Ashadha (until 11:38) — improved health; Shravana (from 11:38) — bodily development (physical growth); Sunday — physical well-being.
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Best day · score S = +7
The total of auspicious factors is high and there are no prohibitions: suitable for important undertakings.
Auspicious time begins after 13:19
+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 05:27–11:38+2 Ravi Yoga 11:38–05:29 (29.08)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 05:27–11:38+1 Yoga Saubhagya 05:27–15:58+1 Auspicious tithi 05:27–01:40 (29.08)0 Chaturmasya−1 Anandadi: Musala 05:27–13:19
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Best day — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Ravi Yoga; auspicious time — until 12:41 |
|---|---|
| Month | Nija Shravana (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Vrisha (No. 15) · Shaka 1983 · Vikram 2118 more |
| Period | Chaturmasya |
| Festivals | Onam (Thiruvonam) · Shravana Somvar |
At sunrise 05:29
| Tithi | 14Shukla-chaturdashi (Rikta, Kali) · until 01:45 (30.08) more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Shravana, pada 3 (movable, Shri Vishnu, Moon) · until 12:41 more |
| Yoga | Shobhana (“splendid, beautiful”, auspicious) · until 15:12 more |
| Karana | Gara (movable) · until 13:47 more |
| Vara | Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Makara (Capricorn) |
Changes during the day
| from 12:41 | nakshatra Dhanishtha |
|---|---|
| from 13:47 | karana Vanija |
| from 15:12 | yoga Atiganda |
| from 01:45 (30.08) | tithi Purnima |
| from 01:45 (30.08) | karana Vishti |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 04:49 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 05:29 |
| Noon | 12:30 |
| Sunset | 19:30 |
| End of twilight | 20:09 |
| Moonrise | 19:32 |
| Moonset | 02:44 |
| Day length | 14 h 01 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 0, average — 11, bad — 2
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 12:41 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Shravana (05:29–12:41) is good for sowing.
- Shukla-chaturdashi 05:29–19:30: according to the Kalaprakashika, ploughing on Chaturdashi puts the owner’s life in danger.
Festivals and periods
Onam (Thiruvonam) · Vamana and King Mahabali
The main festival of Kerala — the return of the good King Mahabali, whom Vamana sent to the netherworld. It is celebrated on the day of the Thiruvonam (Shravana) nakshatra in the solar month of Chingam: pookalam flower carpets, the Onasadya feast and boat races.
Rule: nakshatra 6 ghatis after sunrise, 07:53
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Shravana Somvar · Shiva
A Monday of the month of Shravana (here by the purnimanta reckoning, as in North India): a fast and abhisheka of Shiva with water and milk — special worship in the month of Shiva.
Rule: by weekday
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Ravi Yoga 05:29–12:41 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 05:29–12:41 Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 12:41–05:31 (30.08)
Anandadi: Siddhi 05:29–12:41 Anandadi: Shubha 12:41–05:31 (30.08)
- Bhadra on earth: 01:45–13:35 (30.08); Bhadra Puchha 09:24–10:35 (30.08); Bhadra Mukha 10:35–12:33 (30.08)
- Raja Panchaka: 01:00 (30.08)–11:07 (03.09)
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 | 02:35–04:13 (30.08) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 07:14–08:59 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 10:44–12:29 |
| Gulika Kalam | 14:15–16:00 |
| Dur Muhurta | 12:57–13:53, 15:46–16:42 |
| Varjyam | 16:46–18:24 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | no suitable window — see the prohibitions below |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | no suitable window — see the prohibitions below |
| Bathing, washing hair | average throughout the daytime |
Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Shravana until 12:41, Dhanishtha from 12:41; tithi Shukla-chaturdashi; lagna Simha 05:29, Kanya 07:26, Tula 10:26, Vrischika 13:27, Dhanu 16:10, Makara 18:01, Kumbha 19:05
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Shravana (until 12:41) — bodily development (physical growth); Dhanishtha (from 12:41) — longevity (increased vitality); Monday — clear, bright complexion.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Shukla-chaturdashi 05:29–19:30: a Rikta and Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Best day · score S = +7
The total of auspicious factors is high and there are no prohibitions: suitable for important undertakings.
Auspicious time ends by 12:41
+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 05:29–12:41+2 Ravi Yoga 05:29–12:41+1 Anandadi: Siddhi 05:29–12:41+1 Auspicious nakshatra 05:29–12:41+1 Yoga Shobhana 05:29–15:12+1 Auspicious weekday0 Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 12:41–05:31 (30.08)0 Chaturmasya0 Yoga Atiganda 15:12–17:29−2 Rikta tithi 05:29–01:45 (30.08)
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Unfavourable day — many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower), Bhadra on earth |
|---|---|
| Month | Nija Shravana (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Vrisha (No. 15) · Shaka 1983 · Vikram 2118 more |
| Period | Chaturmasya |
| Festivals | Raksha Bandhan · Shravana Purnima (Narali Purnima) |
At sunrise 05:31
| Tithi | 15Purnima (Purna, Vishvedevas) · until 01:18 (31.08) more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Dhanishtha, pada 3 (movable, Vasu (kind) - 8 phenomena of nature, assistants of Indra, Mars) · until 13:12 more |
| Yoga | Atiganda (“great danger”, inauspicious) · until 13:59 more |
| Karana | Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 13:35 more |
| Vara | Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Kumbha (Aquarius) |
Changes during the day
| from 13:12 | nakshatra Shatabhisha |
|---|---|
| from 13:35 | karana Bava |
| from 13:59 | yoga Sukarma |
| from 01:18 (31.08) | tithi Krishna-pratipat |
| from 01:18 (31.08) | karana Balava |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 04:51 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 05:31 |
| Noon | 12:30 |
| Sunset | 19:27 |
| End of twilight | 20:07 |
| Moonrise | 19:41 |
| Moonset | 04:13 |
| Day length | 13 h 56 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 0, average — 10, bad — 3
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 13:12 |
|---|
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, Shatabhisha (13:12–19:27) is good for sowing.
- Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 05:31–13:35: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Festivals and periods
Raksha Bandhan
Sisters tie a rakhi — a protective thread — on their brothers’ wrists and receive a promise of protection. The rite is performed in the afternoon (Aparahna), and always outside Bhadra. Upakarma, the changing of the sacred thread by brahmins, falls on the same day.
Rule: aparahna vyapini: the 4th fifth of the daytime, 13:53–16:40
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 01:45–01:18 (31.08)
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 01:18–05:33 (31.08)
Anandadi: Utpata 05:31–13:12 Anandadi: Mrityu 13:12–05:33 (31.08)
- Bhadra on earth: 01:45–13:35; Bhadra Puchha 09:24–10:35; Bhadra Mukha 10:35–12:33
- Raja Panchaka: 01:00–11:07 (03.09)
- Gandanta (tithi): 00:54–01:41 (31.08)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 04:11–04:51 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:01–12:57 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:49–15:44 |
| Godhuli | 19:27–19:48 |
| Pradosha | 19:27–21:28 |
| Nishitha | 00:10–00:50 (31.08) |
| Amrita Kalam | none on this day |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 15:58–17:43 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 09:00–10:44 |
| Gulika Kalam | 12:29–14:14 |
| Dur Muhurta | 08:18–09:14, 23:30–00:10 (31.08) |
| Varjyam | 20:24–22:00 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | no suitable window — see the prohibitions below |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | no suitable window — see the prohibitions below |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 07:22–16:06, 17:57–19:01 |
Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Dhanishtha until 13:12, Shatabhisha from 13:12; tithi Purnima; lagna Simha 05:31, Kanya 07:22, Tula 10:22, Vrischika 13:23, Dhanu 16:06, Makara 17:57, Kumbha 19:01
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Dhanishtha (until 13:12) — longevity (increased vitality); Shatabhisha (from 13:12) — gaining strength; Tuesday — harm to longevity.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Purnima 05:31–19:27: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
- Bhadra on earth 05:31–13:35: no shaving or haircuts during Vishti Karana (according to the Muhurta Chintamani, Bhadra does harm when it is on earth; in heaven and in the netherworld its influence on earth is weak).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Unfavourable day · score S = −7
A strict prohibition (a visible eclipse; Visha Yoga of the weekday, tithi and nakshatra; Amrita Siddhi turned to poison; Yamaghanta; the Anandadi yoga Mrityu) or a total score of -7 or lower: any new undertakings are best postponed.
Strict prohibition: many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower)
Avoid starting important matters: Bhadra on earth
+1 Auspicious nakshatra 05:31–13:120 Yoga Sukarma 13:59–05:33 (31.08)0 Chaturmasya−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Panchaka all day−3 Anandadi: Utpata 05:31–13:12−3 Bhadra on earth 05:31–13:35
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Ordinary day — pros: Anandadi: Manasa, Auspicious nakshatra; cons: Samvartaka Yoga, Panchaka |
|---|---|
| Month | Nija Shravana (amanta) · Bhadrapada (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Vrisha (No. 15) · Shaka 1983 · Vikram 2118 more |
| Period | Chaturmasya |
At sunrise 05:33
| Tithi | 1Krishna-pratipat (Nanda, Brahma) · until 00:24 (01.09) more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Shatabhisha, pada 3 (movable, Varuna, Rahu) · until 13:13 more |
| Yoga | Sukarma (“good deed”, auspicious) · until 12:23 more |
| Karana | Balava (movable) · until 12:54 more |
| Vara | Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Kumbha (Aquarius) |
Changes during the day
| from 12:23 | yoga Dhriti |
|---|---|
| from 12:54 | karana Kaulava |
| from 13:13 | nakshatra Purva-Bhadra |
| from 00:24 (01.09) | tithi Krishna-dvitya |
| from 00:24 (01.09) | karana Taitila |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 04:53 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 05:33 |
| Noon | 12:29 |
| Sunset | 19:25 |
| End of twilight | 20:04 |
| Moonrise | 19:47 |
| Moonset | 05:41 |
| Day length | 13 h 52 min |
Sky
| Full moon (Purnima) | 01:18 |
|---|
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 5, average — 8, bad — 0
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 13:13 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Shatabhisha (05:33–13:13) is good for sowing.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Bhadra (13:13–19:25) is good for root crops.
Festivals and periods
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 00:24–05:35 (01.09)
Samvartaka Yoga 05:33–00:24 (01.09)
Anandadi: Manasa 05:33–13:13 Anandadi: Padma 13:13–05:35 (01.09)
- Raja Panchaka: 01:00 (30.08)–11:07 (03.09)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 04:12–04:52 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:47–15:43 |
| Godhuli | 19:25–19:45 |
| Pradosha | 19:25–21:27 |
| Nishitha | 00:09–00:50 (01.09) |
| Amrita Kalam | 06:01–07:37, 04:58–06:32 (01.09) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 12:29–14:13 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 07:17–09:01 |
| Gulika Kalam | 10:45–12:29 |
| Dur Muhurta | 12:01–12:57 |
| Varjyam | 19:31–21:05 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 05:33–13:19, 17:53–18:57
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 05:33–13:19, 17:53–18:57 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average 05:33–13:19, 17:53–18:57 |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 07:18–13:13 |
Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Shatabhisha until 13:13, Purva-Bhadra from 13:13; tithi Krishna-pratipat; lagna Simha 05:33, Kanya 07:18, Tula 10:18, Vrischika 13:19, Dhanu 16:02, Makara 17:53, Kumbha 18:57
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Shatabhisha (until 13:13) — gaining strength; Purva-Bhadra (from 13:13) — facing death (dangers); Wednesday — favour of the authorities.
Cautions:
- Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Ordinary day · score S = +1
Auspicious and inauspicious factors are balanced: a day for routine matters; important matters are best timed for favourable days.
+1 Anandadi: Manasa 05:33–13:13+1 Auspicious nakshatra 05:33–13:13+1 Yoga Sukarma 05:33–12:23+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 05:33–00:24 (01.09)0 Chaturmasya0 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 13:13–05:35 (01.09)−1 Panchaka all day−3 Samvartaka Yoga 05:33–00:24 (01.09)
Patron: Shridhara; Aditya — Indra. Full moon in nakshatra Shravana. Ritu: Varsha.
Adhika Masa (intercalary month, also called Purushottama Masa or Mala Masa) — a lunar month during which the Sun does not pass into a new sign; it takes the name of the following month with the prefix “Adhika”, and the month after it is called “Nija” (true). In an Adhika month the annual festivals are not observed (they move to the Nija month; the exception is Ganga Dussehra, which in a year with Adhika Jyeshtha is celebrated in the intercalary month), weddings are not held, upanayana, housewarming and the laying of a house foundation are not performed, and no major undertakings are begun. Monthly observances — Ekadashis (Padmini and Parama), Pradosha, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri — are kept as usual, and the month itself is dedicated to Purushottama (Vishnu) and is especially good for japa, reading sacred texts, fasting and dana.
Amanta — reckoning lunar months from new moon to new moon (South and West India; this calendar shows months this way). Purnimanta — reckoning from full moon to full moon (North India): the bright half of the month (Shukla Paksha) bears the same name in both systems, while the dark half (Krishna Paksha) in purnimanta already belongs to the next month. So, for example, Krishna Janmashtami is “Shravana, Krishna 8” in amanta and “Bhadrapada, Krishna 8” in purnimanta: it is one and the same day.
Northern samvatsara: Jaya (No. 28)
Shaka Samvat 1983 · Vikram Samvat 2118 · Kali Yuga 5162
Next year — Chitrabhanu, from the new moon before Ugadi (the start of Chaitra) 9.04.2062
In South India (Shaka Samvat, lunar reckoning) the years of the 60-year cycle follow one another without a break, and the name of the year changes at Ugadi — at the start of Chaitra, on the first tithi of the bright half.
Group: Purna. Deity: Vishvedevas.
Vishvedevas rule the full moon and protect the peace of mind and the performance of austerities.
Meaning: Listener
Symbol: Ear (listener), three footprints (Vishnu's steps), trident
Deity: Shri Vishnu
Type: movable (chara, chala) — For journeys and moving house, buying vehicles, gardening, quick and temporary changes.
Vimshottari lord: Moon
Shakti: bind together (three worlds, i.e. all)
Auspicious: 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.
Deity: Indra
Auspicious: good for any benevolent and lasting work, building up health and strength, undertakings meant to grow.
A karana is half a tithi; there are 60 of them in a lunar month.
Lord: 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.
Start of morning civil twilight: the Sun is 6° below the horizon and the sky grows light.
Appearance of the upper limb of the solar disc, with refraction. The Vedic day and the vara begin at sunrise.
True noon — the culmination of the Sun, midway between sunrise and sunset.
The upper limb of the solar disc disappears below the horizon (with refraction).
End of evening civil twilight: the Sun is 6° below the horizon.
Appearance of the upper limb of the lunar disc above the horizon. The decisive time for Sankashti Chaturthi and Karwa Chauth.
The upper limb of the lunar disc disappears below the horizon.
Garden tasks are rated as in the site’s “Lunar calendar for gardeners” section: the weekday, nakshatra and tithi are taken into account; starting from a base score of 3, each factor adds one point if favourable or subtracts one if unfavourable; total score 0–6: 0–2 — bad, 3–4 — average, 5–6 — good. The table shows the rating at sunrise and after each change of nakshatra or tithi during the daytime (“from HH:MM”); the icons next to the sunrise rating show the contribution of the weekday, nakshatra and tithi at sunrise: “+” (green) adds one point, “0” (yellow) has no effect, “–” (red) subtracts one.
The ratings are the site author’s summary of the Indian and Tibetan traditions. Classical texts on agriculture: the Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX, English translation by N. P. Subramania Iyer, 1917), B. V. Raman’s Muhurtha (ch. XIII), the Brihat Samhita of Varahamihira (ch. 55).
what to do (Tibetan tradition): field work, planting rice, grain, trees or flowers
plants of the day: watery vegetables such as cucumbers and zucchini, water-loving plants such as rice
nakshatra Shravana
Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result.
according to the Indian tradition: Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result (planting or sowing is not allowed).
Purnima
sowing seeds, any undertakings
digging, plowing, planting trees
An intercalary lunar month (Purushottama Masa): annual festivals move to the following Nija month (except Ganga Dussehra: in a year with Adhika Jyeshtha it is observed in the intercalary month); not a time for new undertakings — weddings, housewarmings, new vows. Good for japa, scripture reading and charity.
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.
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.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
The knotted junction of “water” and “fire”: the last pada of Ashlesha, Jyeshtha and Revati and the first pada of Magha, Mula and Ashwini (as well as the tithi junctions of the 5th and 6th, the 10th and 11th, the 15th and 1st). Unfavourable for new undertakings.
The penultimate, 14th muhurta of the night: it begins about an hour and a half before sunrise and lasts about 48 minutes. The best time for meditation, prayer, japa and study.
The 8th of the 15 daytime muhurtas, around true noon (about 48 minutes). The “invincible” time, suitable for almost any new undertaking — except on Wednesdays.
The 11th daytime muhurta, the “time of victory”: good for journeys, contests and decisive action; the main time of Vijayadashami.
“Dust from the hooves” — about 24 minutes right after sunset, when the cows return from pasture. An auspicious time for weddings and evening rites.
The first fifth of the night after sunset (three night muhurtas, about 2.5 hours). The time for worshipping Shiva, lighting the Diwali diyas and performing Holika Dahan.
Midnight — the 8th muhurta of the night. The decisive time for Maha Shivaratri, Krishna Janmashtami and Kali Puja.
“Time of nectar” — about an hour and a half within each nakshatra, favourable for any new undertaking and mitigating inauspicious factors.
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Rahu (a different segment for each weekday). No new work, journeys or deals are started; whatever was begun earlier may be continued.
How it is calculated: following the South Indian tradition (Tamil Nadu, Kerala), as Drik Panchang does — the daytime from sunrise to sunset (upper limb of the disc, with refraction) is divided into 8 parts, and Rahu Kalam is part 2 (Mon 2, Sat 3, Fri 4, Wed 5, Thu 6, Tue 7, Sun 8).
Another tradition — Kala Vela: the eighth parts of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order starting from the lord of the day, while the eighth part, the last before sunset, is “empty”, without a lord; in this tradition it is given to Rahu — today {y} (on Sundays it coincides with the calculation above).
Yet another tradition — printed panchangas: a nominal day of 6:00–18:00, so Rahu Kalam always falls at the same clock time — today 07:30–09:00; if the nominal 6:00–18:00 day is counted in local mean time — 07:59–09:29 by the clock. Far from India this is a rough approximation.
Using the rising and setting of the centre of the disc without refraction (old Siddhantic panchangas): {x}.
At night Rahu Kalam is usually not reckoned (the translator of the Kalaprakashika, 1917: “it occurs only in the daytime”); a few divide the night into 8 parts as well, but there is no generally accepted order of the night parts. In North India, Choghadiya is more often consulted to choose the hour.
One-eighth of the daytime associated with Yama: unfavourable for new undertakings and journeys.
How it is calculated: the eighths of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day; Yamaganda (Yamaghantaka) is Jupiter’s portion, today part 4. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 10:30–12:00.
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Gulika (the son of Saturn). Whatever is begun at this time tends to repeat, so funerals are not held and loans are not taken during Gulika; important new undertakings are usually avoided.
How it is calculated: Saturn’s portion among the eighths of the daytime (planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day), today part 6. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 13:30–15:00. According to a note by the translator of the Kalaprakashika, Gulika is not considered inauspicious: it is even good for reaping, gathering grain, trade, medical treatment, repaying debts and a number of other activities; the view that whatever is begun during Gulika will repeat itself is a popular (mainly Tamil) belief.
An inauspicious muhurta (about 48 minutes) — one or two per day, specific to each weekday. It is avoided for new undertakings, journeys and deals.
“Rejected” time — about an hour and a half within each nakshatra (4 ghatis of 60, starting from a ghati specific to that nakshatra). Unfavourable for new undertakings.
B. V. Raman: nails are not cut on Friday or Saturday, on Ashtami, Navami or Chaturdashi, or on new moon and full moon days.
B. V. Raman: nails are not cut on Friday or Saturday, on Ashtami, Navami or Chaturdashi, or on new moon and full moon days.
Weekdays for a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: auspicious — Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday; avoided — Sunday, Tuesday and Saturday (Sunday is permitted for Brahmins, Tuesday for Kshatriyas, Saturday for Vaishyas and others); Monday is good only during the waxing Moon.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Nakshatras for a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: auspicious — Ashwini, Mrigashirsha, Punarvasu, Pushya, Hasta, Chitra, Shravana, Dhanishtha and Revati; fairly good — Rohini, Uttara Phalguni, Swati, Uttara Ashadha, Shatabhisha and Uttara Bhadrapada; the rest are avoided.
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Tithis for a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: auspicious — the 2nd, 3rd, 5th, 7th, 10th, 11th and 13th; avoided — the 1st, 4th, 6th, 8th, 9th, 14th, full moon and new moon; in Krishna Paksha the first five tithis are permitted (according to some, the first seven).
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut
−1 — inauspicious sign for a haircut
according to the Kalaprakashika: “disease and suffering”
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut
−1 — inauspicious sign for a haircut
according to the Kalaprakashika: “disease and suffering”
−1 — inauspicious sign for a haircut
according to the Kalaprakashika: “fear of the authorities”
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut
Lagna for a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: auspicious signs — Vrishabha, Mithuna, Karka, Kanya, Tula, Makara and Mina; avoided — Mesha, Simha, Vrischika, Dhanu and Kumbha (all except Kumbha are permitted if a benefic occupies the sign or benefics aspect it).
Mesha (Aries) — “great calamities”; Simha (Leo) — “disease and suffering”; Vrischika (Scorpio) — “disease and suffering”; Dhanu (Sagittarius) — “fear of the authorities”; Kumbha (Aquarius) — “ruin of the family”.
Classical rules: have a haircut or shave in the daytime, preferably before noon — not at night or at twilight; not after eating, bathing or anointing the body with oil; not on the day of setting out on a journey; not when one’s wife is pregnant; not on one’s birth nakshatra or the 10th and 19th nakshatras from it, and not during Chandrashtama (the Moon in the 8th sign from the natal Moon). These prohibitions are lifted for a wedding, an initiation, release from prison, mourning for one’s parents and at the ruler’s command.
Sources: the Kalaprakashika of Narasimha (ch. V on haircuts — written about a child’s first haircut, chaula; English translation by N. P. Subramania Iyer, 1917), the Muhurta Chintamani of Rama Daivajna, B. V. Raman’s Muhurtha. The rating is the site’s summary, as in the “Lunar haircut calendar”: starting from a base score of 4, each factor — weekday, nakshatra, tithi and lagna — adds one point if favourable or subtracts one if unfavourable; total score 0–8: 7–8 good, 4–6 average, 0–3 bad. Windows are the parts of the daytime with the best rating (at least 15 minutes long); for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting, the times of the day’s prohibitions are excluded.
The Moon in a fixed, soft, light or movable nakshatra — favourable for activities of its type.
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday or Friday — the days of the gentle (saumya) planets: the Moon, Mercury, Jupiter and Venus.
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.
An intercalary lunar month: not for weddings, housewarmings or major new undertakings; good for spiritual practice.
The four months from Devshayani to Devutthana Ekadashi, when “Vishnu sleeps”: a time for vows; weddings and housewarmings are not held.
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.
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.
Deity: Mitra
Auspicious: friendship, love, matchmaking and alliances, reconciliation, jewellery.
A karana is half a tithi; there are 60 of them in a lunar month.
Lord: Mars
Promotes decisive manifestations of will, competitions, active and gambling games, sports, training, overcoming obstacles, working with fire, metal (especially iron), mechanisms, electricity, explosive substances and weapons, militant actions, demand from debtors, litigation, verdicts, quarrels, conflicts, control of parasites (insects and rats) and similar matters. Some medical procedures, such as massage or chiropractic therapy, can be carried out during this time.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): unfavorable for planting seeds, flowers and trees or for working in the field (favorable for fighting pests or pruning something)
plants of the day: onions, garlic and thorny plants, plants that actively defend themselves
nakshatra 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).
Krishna-pratipat
digging, plowing, planting trees
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).
planting and sowing are allowed (long-term result)
The same combination of weekday (Sun, Tue or Sat) and Bhadra tithi (2, 7 or 12), but with the nakshatra Mrigashirsha, Chitra or Dhanishtha. The result repeats twice: good for acquisitions, bad for losses, loans and funerals.
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.
“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.
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.
Began on a Tuesday: danger of fire — construction is not started and work with fire and machinery is avoided; suitable for legal matters.
The Moon in Kumbha or Mina (from the middle of Dhanishtha to the end of Revati). During these five nakshatras people do not travel south, gather firewood or grass, lay a roof or build a bed; cremation is performed with a special rite.
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Rahu (a different segment for each weekday). No new work, journeys or deals are started; whatever was begun earlier may be continued.
How it is calculated: following the South Indian tradition (Tamil Nadu, Kerala), as Drik Panchang does — the daytime from sunrise to sunset (upper limb of the disc, with refraction) is divided into 8 parts, and Rahu Kalam is part 7 (Mon 2, Sat 3, Fri 4, Wed 5, Thu 6, Tue 7, Sun 8).
Another tradition — Kala Vela: the eighth parts of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order starting from the lord of the day, while the eighth part, the last before sunset, is “empty”, without a lord; in this tradition it is given to Rahu — today {y} (on Sundays it coincides with the calculation above).
Yet another tradition — printed panchangas: a nominal day of 6:00–18:00, so Rahu Kalam always falls at the same clock time — today 15:00–16:30; if the nominal 6:00–18:00 day is counted in local mean time — 15:29–16:59 by the clock. Far from India this is a rough approximation.
Using the rising and setting of the centre of the disc without refraction (old Siddhantic panchangas): {x}.
At night Rahu Kalam is usually not reckoned (the translator of the Kalaprakashika, 1917: “it occurs only in the daytime”); a few divide the night into 8 parts as well, but there is no generally accepted order of the night parts. In North India, Choghadiya is more often consulted to choose the hour.
One-eighth of the daytime associated with Yama: unfavourable for new undertakings and journeys.
How it is calculated: the eighths of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day; Yamaganda (Yamaghantaka) is Jupiter’s portion, today part 3. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 09:00–10:30.
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Gulika (the son of Saturn). Whatever is begun at this time tends to repeat, so funerals are not held and loans are not taken during Gulika; important new undertakings are usually avoided.
How it is calculated: Saturn’s portion among the eighths of the daytime (planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day), today part 5. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 12:00–13:30. According to a note by the translator of the Kalaprakashika, Gulika is not considered inauspicious: it is even good for reaping, gathering grain, trade, medical treatment, repaying debts and a number of other activities; the view that whatever is begun during Gulika will repeat itself is a popular (mainly Tamil) belief.
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
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.
Tuesday or Saturday — the days of the harsh (krura) planets Mars and Saturn.
Group: Bhadra. Deity: Vidhatr.
Patronizes the second day of the waning Moon - Vidhatr. This period is suitable for all matters designed for development and long-term preservation, for example, for laying the foundations of buildings.
Meaning: 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
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.
Deity: Bhu (the Earth goddess)
Auspicious: farming, sowing and planting, building a house, household affairs.
A karana is half a tithi; there are 60 of them in a lunar month.
Lord: Mercury
If Mercury is not under the influence of malefic planets, the day will be favorable, active, you can do a lot and learn a lot (if the opposite happens, there will be absent-mindedness, vanity and ill-considered actions leading to losses). Owner day promotes all intellectual and creative pursuits: music, graphics, poetry, literature, linguistics, mathematics, astrology, the study of ordinary and secret sciences.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): doing work related to water and earth - plowing and sowing, planting flowers and trees
plants of the day: climbers, plants that depend on others and adapt quickly, all leafy greens
nakshatra Dhanishtha
Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result.
according to the Indian tradition: Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result (planting or sowing is not allowed).
Krishna-dvitya
planting and sowing are allowed (long-term result)
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).
any undertakings
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
An auspicious combination of weekday and tithi group: Fri — Nanda (1, 6, 11), Wed — Bhadra (2, 7, 12), Tue — Jaya (3, 8, 13), Sat — Rikta (4, 9, 14), Thu — Purna (5, 10, 15). Brings success; if the same pair also forms an inauspicious yoga, Siddha prevails.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
“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.
“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.
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).
“Mouth” of Bhadra — the most dangerous 5 ghatis (2 hours) of Bhadra; nothing important is done at this time.
“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).
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Rahu (a different segment for each weekday). No new work, journeys or deals are started; whatever was begun earlier may be continued.
How it is calculated: following the South Indian tradition (Tamil Nadu, Kerala), as Drik Panchang does — the daytime from sunrise to sunset (upper limb of the disc, with refraction) is divided into 8 parts, and Rahu Kalam is part 5 (Mon 2, Sat 3, Fri 4, Wed 5, Thu 6, Tue 7, Sun 8).
Another tradition — Kala Vela: the eighth parts of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order starting from the lord of the day, while the eighth part, the last before sunset, is “empty”, without a lord; in this tradition it is given to Rahu — today {y} (on Sundays it coincides with the calculation above).
Yet another tradition — printed panchangas: a nominal day of 6:00–18:00, so Rahu Kalam always falls at the same clock time — today 12:00–13:30; if the nominal 6:00–18:00 day is counted in local mean time — 12:29–13:59 by the clock. Far from India this is a rough approximation.
Using the rising and setting of the centre of the disc without refraction (old Siddhantic panchangas): {x}.
At night Rahu Kalam is usually not reckoned (the translator of the Kalaprakashika, 1917: “it occurs only in the daytime”); a few divide the night into 8 parts as well, but there is no generally accepted order of the night parts. In North India, Choghadiya is more often consulted to choose the hour.
One-eighth of the daytime associated with Yama: unfavourable for new undertakings and journeys.
How it is calculated: the eighths of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day; Yamaganda (Yamaghantaka) is Jupiter’s portion, today part 2. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 07:30–09:00.
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Gulika (the son of Saturn). Whatever is begun at this time tends to repeat, so funerals are not held and loans are not taken during Gulika; important new undertakings are usually avoided.
How it is calculated: Saturn’s portion among the eighths of the daytime (planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day), today part 4. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 10:30–12:00. According to a note by the translator of the Kalaprakashika, Gulika is not considered inauspicious: it is even good for reaping, gathering grain, trade, medical treatment, repaying debts and a number of other activities; the view that whatever is begun during Gulika will repeat itself is a popular (mainly Tamil) belief.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Group: Jaya. Deity: Vishnu.
Vishnu rules the third day of the waning moon. It is a good time for cutting hair, nails, shaving and other cosmetic procedures. You can start any important business.
Meaning: 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
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.
Deity: Yama
Bhadra — the most inauspicious karana: weddings, journeys, purchases and any auspicious undertakings are avoided during it. It suits only harsh deeds: fighting enemies, demolition, removing obstacles.
A karana is half a tithi; there are 60 of them in a lunar month.
Lord: Jupiter
The time of Jupiter's action is considered the most favorable for all worldly and spiritual affairs not related to coercion or anger. You can begin spiritual practices, good deeds, study of philosophy, Doctrine, various sciences.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): sowing, planting flowers and trees
plants of the day: plants with large sweet fruits, or with fleshy (voluminous) stems and leaves
nakshatra 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
For pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else.
for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Rahu (a different segment for each weekday). No new work, journeys or deals are started; whatever was begun earlier may be continued.
How it is calculated: following the South Indian tradition (Tamil Nadu, Kerala), as Drik Panchang does — the daytime from sunrise to sunset (upper limb of the disc, with refraction) is divided into 8 parts, and Rahu Kalam is part 6 (Mon 2, Sat 3, Fri 4, Wed 5, Thu 6, Tue 7, Sun 8).
Another tradition — Kala Vela: the eighth parts of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order starting from the lord of the day, while the eighth part, the last before sunset, is “empty”, without a lord; in this tradition it is given to Rahu — today {y} (on Sundays it coincides with the calculation above).
Yet another tradition — printed panchangas: a nominal day of 6:00–18:00, so Rahu Kalam always falls at the same clock time — today 13:30–15:00; if the nominal 6:00–18:00 day is counted in local mean time — 13:59–15:29 by the clock. Far from India this is a rough approximation.
Using the rising and setting of the centre of the disc without refraction (old Siddhantic panchangas): {x}.
At night Rahu Kalam is usually not reckoned (the translator of the Kalaprakashika, 1917: “it occurs only in the daytime”); a few divide the night into 8 parts as well, but there is no generally accepted order of the night parts. In North India, Choghadiya is more often consulted to choose the hour.
One-eighth of the daytime associated with Yama: unfavourable for new undertakings and journeys.
How it is calculated: the eighths of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day; Yamaganda (Yamaghantaka) is Jupiter’s portion, today part 1. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 06:00–07:30.
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Gulika (the son of Saturn). Whatever is begun at this time tends to repeat, so funerals are not held and loans are not taken during Gulika; important new undertakings are usually avoided.
How it is calculated: Saturn’s portion among the eighths of the daytime (planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day), today part 3. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 09:00–10:30. According to a note by the translator of the Kalaprakashika, Gulika is not considered inauspicious: it is even good for reaping, gathering grain, trade, medical treatment, repaying debts and a number of other activities; the view that whatever is begun during Gulika will repeat itself is a popular (mainly Tamil) belief.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
The Moon in an ugra or tikshna nakshatra: a time for harsh deeds, not for auspicious undertakings.
“Empty” tithi (the 4th, 9th or 14th): whatever is begun bears no fruit; suitable for removal, demolition and overcoming obstacles.
Vishti Karana with the Moon in Karka, Simha, Kumbha or Mina: Bhadra resides on earth (bhu-loka) and is especially harmful.
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.
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
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.
Deity: Brahma
Auspicious: religious rites, study, spiritual and charitable work.
A karana is half a tithi; there are 60 of them in a lunar month.
Lord: Venus
All manifestations of beauty and harmony find their support and development on this day, therefore, most worldly and spiritual affairs that do not rely on brute force are good to begin or implement at this time. The day is especially good for marriage, hiring workers, building relationships, creativity, music, singing, dancing, poetry and holding holidays or performances, it is best to schedule a romantic date at this time - it will add additional shine to decorations and a special aroma to flowers, and tact to the owners of all this.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): planting flowers and trees; digging the ground is not very favorable; do not prune and the like
plants of the day: flowers, ornamental plants
nakshatra Purva-Bhadra
For pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else.
Krishna-chaturti
for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
Planting and sowing are allowed.
any undertakings
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Rahu (a different segment for each weekday). No new work, journeys or deals are started; whatever was begun earlier may be continued.
How it is calculated: following the South Indian tradition (Tamil Nadu, Kerala), as Drik Panchang does — the daytime from sunrise to sunset (upper limb of the disc, with refraction) is divided into 8 parts, and Rahu Kalam is part 4 (Mon 2, Sat 3, Fri 4, Wed 5, Thu 6, Tue 7, Sun 8).
Another tradition — Kala Vela: the eighth parts of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order starting from the lord of the day, while the eighth part, the last before sunset, is “empty”, without a lord; in this tradition it is given to Rahu — today {y} (on Sundays it coincides with the calculation above).
Yet another tradition — printed panchangas: a nominal day of 6:00–18:00, so Rahu Kalam always falls at the same clock time — today 10:30–12:00; if the nominal 6:00–18:00 day is counted in local mean time — 10:59–12:29 by the clock. Far from India this is a rough approximation.
Using the rising and setting of the centre of the disc without refraction (old Siddhantic panchangas): {x}.
At night Rahu Kalam is usually not reckoned (the translator of the Kalaprakashika, 1917: “it occurs only in the daytime”); a few divide the night into 8 parts as well, but there is no generally accepted order of the night parts. In North India, Choghadiya is more often consulted to choose the hour.
One-eighth of the daytime associated with Yama: unfavourable for new undertakings and journeys.
How it is calculated: the eighths of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day; Yamaganda (Yamaghantaka) is Jupiter’s portion, today part 7. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 15:00–16:30.
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Gulika (the son of Saturn). Whatever is begun at this time tends to repeat, so funerals are not held and loans are not taken during Gulika; important new undertakings are usually avoided.
How it is calculated: Saturn’s portion among the eighths of the daytime (planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day), today part 2. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 07:30–09:00. According to a note by the translator of the Kalaprakashika, Gulika is not considered inauspicious: it is even good for reaping, gathering grain, trade, medical treatment, repaying debts and a number of other activities; the view that whatever is begun during Gulika will repeat itself is a popular (mainly Tamil) belief.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Group: Purna. Deity: Soma.
The fifth day of the waning moon is owned by Soma, who patronizes medicine, surgery and cleansing the body of poisons. You can begin other important things.
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)
Auspicious: lasting and long-term matters, laying foundations and building, vows.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
Deity: Aryaman
Auspicious: dealings with authorities and superiors, fame, home and housing, clothing and jewellery.
A karana is half a tithi; there are 60 of them in a lunar month.
Lord: Saturn
This is the only day of the week when, according to astrological indications, you can safely postpone most important household and spiritual affairs, which is reflected in a variety of cultures around the world. However, on this day you can carry out monotonous monotonous work, or relax.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): working in the field, planting flowers and trees, sowing, making a pond and a well; do not plow
plants of the day: slow-growing, long-lived, dense, heavy, sturdy plants
nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra
Planting and sowing are allowed.
Krishna-panchami
any undertakings
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.
plowing the ground
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
“Saw”: the tithi number and the weekday number (Sun = 1 … Sat = 7) add up to 13 — Sun and the 12th tithi, Mon and the 11th, Tue and the 10th, Wed and the 9th, Thu and the 8th, Fri and the 7th, Sat and the 6th. One of the worst yogas: auspicious activities are postponed.
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Rahu (a different segment for each weekday). No new work, journeys or deals are started; whatever was begun earlier may be continued.
How it is calculated: following the South Indian tradition (Tamil Nadu, Kerala), as Drik Panchang does — the daytime from sunrise to sunset (upper limb of the disc, with refraction) is divided into 8 parts, and Rahu Kalam is part 3 (Mon 2, Sat 3, Fri 4, Wed 5, Thu 6, Tue 7, Sun 8).
Another tradition — Kala Vela: the eighth parts of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order starting from the lord of the day, while the eighth part, the last before sunset, is “empty”, without a lord; in this tradition it is given to Rahu — today {y} (on Sundays it coincides with the calculation above).
Yet another tradition — printed panchangas: a nominal day of 6:00–18:00, so Rahu Kalam always falls at the same clock time — today 09:00–10:30; if the nominal 6:00–18:00 day is counted in local mean time — 09:29–10:59 by the clock. Far from India this is a rough approximation.
Using the rising and setting of the centre of the disc without refraction (old Siddhantic panchangas): {x}.
At night Rahu Kalam is usually not reckoned (the translator of the Kalaprakashika, 1917: “it occurs only in the daytime”); a few divide the night into 8 parts as well, but there is no generally accepted order of the night parts. In North India, Choghadiya is more often consulted to choose the hour.
One-eighth of the daytime associated with Yama: unfavourable for new undertakings and journeys.
How it is calculated: the eighths of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day; Yamaganda (Yamaghantaka) is Jupiter’s portion, today part 6. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 13:30–15:00.
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Gulika (the son of Saturn). Whatever is begun at this time tends to repeat, so funerals are not held and loans are not taken during Gulika; important new undertakings are usually avoided.
How it is calculated: Saturn’s portion among the eighths of the daytime (planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day), today part 1. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 06:00–07:30. According to a note by the translator of the Kalaprakashika, Gulika is not considered inauspicious: it is even good for reaping, gathering grain, trade, medical treatment, repaying debts and a number of other activities; the view that whatever is begun during Gulika will repeat itself is a popular (mainly Tamil) belief.
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
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.
Group: Nanda. Deity: Kartikeya.
Kartikeya presides over the sixth day of the waning moon, favoring coronations (taking office), establishing new friendships, carrying out festivals and performances.
Meaning: Rich, prosperous
Symbol: Fish (sometimes a couple) or drum
Deity: Pushan (Prosperous)
Type: soft (mridu, maitra) — For arts and music, friendship and love, new clothes and jewellery, weddings and festivals.
Vimshottari lord: Mercury
Shakti: nourish (satiate at the expense of its abundance)
Inauspicious: disputes and pain; the first 5 ghatis (about 2 h) are skipped.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
Deity: Shri (Lakshmi)
Auspicious: trade, deals, buying and selling, partnerships and long-term business projects.
A karana is half a tithi; there are 60 of them in a lunar month.
Lord: 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.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): planting trees, sowing grain crops
plants of the day: laurel, spices, for example hot peppers
nakshatra Revati
No pruning; planting flowers, soaking and the like are allowed.
according to the Indian tradition: No pruning; planting flowers, soaking seeds and the like are allowed.
Krishna-shashti
plowing the ground
Soaking seeds is allowed, but not planting or sowing.
soaking seeds is allowed, digging the ground
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
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.
The yoga of the “destruction of the world”: Sunday with the 7th tithi or Wednesday with the 1st. One of the worst yogas: auspicious activities are postponed.
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 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.
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Rahu (a different segment for each weekday). No new work, journeys or deals are started; whatever was begun earlier may be continued.
How it is calculated: following the South Indian tradition (Tamil Nadu, Kerala), as Drik Panchang does — the daytime from sunrise to sunset (upper limb of the disc, with refraction) is divided into 8 parts, and Rahu Kalam is part 8 (Mon 2, Sat 3, Fri 4, Wed 5, Thu 6, Tue 7, Sun 8).
Another tradition — Kala Vela: the eighth parts of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order starting from the lord of the day, while the eighth part, the last before sunset, is “empty”, without a lord; in this tradition it is given to Rahu — today {y} (on Sundays it coincides with the calculation above).
Yet another tradition — printed panchangas: a nominal day of 6:00–18:00, so Rahu Kalam always falls at the same clock time — today 16:30–18:00; if the nominal 6:00–18:00 day is counted in local mean time — 16:59–18:29 by the clock. Far from India this is a rough approximation.
Using the rising and setting of the centre of the disc without refraction (old Siddhantic panchangas): {x}.
At night Rahu Kalam is usually not reckoned (the translator of the Kalaprakashika, 1917: “it occurs only in the daytime”); a few divide the night into 8 parts as well, but there is no generally accepted order of the night parts. In North India, Choghadiya is more often consulted to choose the hour.
One-eighth of the daytime associated with Yama: unfavourable for new undertakings and journeys.
How it is calculated: the eighths of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day; Yamaganda (Yamaghantaka) is Jupiter’s portion, today part 5. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 12:00–13:30.
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Gulika (the son of Saturn). Whatever is begun at this time tends to repeat, so funerals are not held and loans are not taken during Gulika; important new undertakings are usually avoided.
How it is calculated: Saturn’s portion among the eighths of the daytime (planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day), today part 7. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 15:00–16:30. According to a note by the translator of the Kalaprakashika, Gulika is not considered inauspicious: it is even good for reaping, gathering grain, trade, medical treatment, repaying debts and a number of other activities; the view that whatever is begun during Gulika will repeat itself is a popular (mainly Tamil) belief.
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) is in force during the daytime, but not on earth (the Moon is not in Karka, Simha, Kumbha or Mina): the harm is mitigated, yet this time is still usually avoided for weddings, travel and important undertakings.
Group: Bhadra. Deity: Indra.
The seventh day of the waning moon is ruled by Indra and this favors the start of travel, the purchase of vehicles, as well as other matters where movement is a characteristic feature.
Meaning: Carrier (porter or loader)
Symbol: Yoni (bosom, source)
Deity: Yama (Dharma-raja)
Type: fierce (ugra, krura) — For destructive and dangerous tasks: demolition, work with fire and weapons, disputes; unsuitable for other auspicious undertakings (the exception is weddings: Magha is among the nakshatras for marriage).
Vimshottari lord: Venus
Shakti: take (take away) something
Inauspicious: difficulties and obstacles; the first 6 ghatis (about 2 h 24 min) are skipped.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
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 Bharani
For pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else.
Krishna-saptami
soaking seeds is allowed, digging the ground
tillage and sowing are forbidden
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
“Fire-breathing” yoga: the 1st tithi with Mula, the 5th with Bharani, the 8th with Krittika, the 9th with Rohini, the 10th with Ashlesha. Especially harmful for weddings, housewarmings, sowing and beginning studies.
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
0 — does not affect the haircut rating
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.
8th tithi: a day of Durga and Shiva, good for fasting and worship, but weaker than usual for worldly undertakings.
Group: Jaya. Deity: Vasus.
The ruler of the eighth day of the waning Moon is Vasus, which favors the beginning of military operations, the construction of defenses and fortifications.
Meaning: 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
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 Krittika
Planting and sowing are not allowed, but everyday routine tasks may be carried out.
Krishna-ashtami
tillage and sowing are forbidden
for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
An inauspicious combination of tithi and nakshatra (the “empty” nakshatra of a tithi, for example the 6th or 11th tithi with Rohini, the 12th with Ashlesha). Whatever is begun at this time remains without result.
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
“Omitted” tithi, lying entirely between two sunrises and touching neither of them (avama day): unfavourable for new undertakings.
Group: Purna. Deity: Dharma.
The tenth day of the waning moon is protected by Dharma, which favors virtuous deeds, religious events, spiritual practices, as well as other pious activities. You can start any important work.
Meaning: Red (an epithet of the star Aldebaran)
Symbol: Wagon, rarely: temple, banyan, incense, sandalwood
Deity: Prajapati (Brahma - Creator)
Type: fixed (dhruva, sthira) — For what is firm and lasting: laying house foundations, housewarming, planting, weddings, taking office, long-term projects.
Vimshottari lord: Moon
Shakti: give growth (prosperity, fertility)
Auspicious: everything lasting — foundations, building, planting, long-term commitments.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
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 Rohini
Planting and sowing are allowed.
Krishna-dashami
any undertakings
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
0 — does not affect the haircut rating
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.
Group: Nanda. Deity: Rudra.
The ruler of the eleventh day of the waning Moon is Rudra, which is favorable for fasting and religious (spiritual) activities. Remembering the Supreme Deity will give especially positive results.
Meaning: Deer head (alt. searching star)
Symbol: Deer head
Deity: Soma (Chandra, Moon)
Type: soft (mridu, maitra) — For arts and music, friendship and love, new clothes and jewellery, weddings and festivals.
Vimshottari lord: Mars
Shakti: give realization (attractiveness, shaping)
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 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
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
0 — does not affect the haircut rating
Auspicious: festivals, joyful occasions, rest and recreation.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
Group: Bhadra. Deity: Sun (Ravi).
The Sun (Ravi) rules the twelfth day of the waning Moon and this period is auspicious for religious ceremonies, lighting the sacred fire and performing one's duties.
Meaning: Tear or body fluid (wet)
Symbol: Tear or drop, rarely: diamond or man's head
Deity: Rudra (Roaring, angry image of Shiva)
Type: sharp (tikshna, daruna) — For drastic actions: surgery, severing ties, taming, exorcism, fighting diseases and enemies; unsuitable for other auspicious undertakings (the exception is weddings: Mula is among the nakshatras for marriage).
Vimshottari lord: Rahu
Shakti: give effort that leads to the achievement of the goal (and also, is able to shed sweat or blood)
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 Ardra
For pruning and uprooting; plowing and watering are allowed, but nothing else.
Krishna-dvadashi
neutral
no pruning or felling
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
0 — does not affect the haircut rating
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Inauspicious: sudden hindrances, a “lightning strike”; the first 3 ghatis (about 1 h 12 min) are skipped.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
Group: Jaya. Deity: God of Love.
The thirteenth day of the waning moon is ruled by the God of love, which is favorable for establishing friendly relations, sensual pleasures, as well as celebrations.
Meaning: Successful, magnificent, two for riches
Symbol: Arrow or quiver of arrows, rarely: rainbow
Deity: Aditi
Type: movable (chara, chala) — For journeys and moving house, buying vehicles, gardening, quick and temporary changes.
Vimshottari lord: Jupiter
Shakti: give the gaining of profit (property, wealth), growth
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.
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 Punarvasu
Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result.
according to the Indian tradition: Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result (planting or sowing is not allowed).
Krishna-trayodashi
no pruning or felling
for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
Soaking seeds is allowed, but not planting or sowing.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
−1 — inauspicious sign for a haircut
according to the Kalaprakashika: “ruin of the family”
14th tithi of the waning Moon, the eve of the new moon: unfavourable for new undertakings; a day of Shiva (Masik Shivaratri).
Group: Rikta. Deity: Kali.
Kali rules the fourteenth day of the waning moon and promotes destruction, appeal to elementals (forces of nature, elements) and spirits.
Meaning: Feeder; feeder of flowers
Symbol: Cow udder, flower (lotus), arrow and circle
Deity: Brhaspati
Type: light (kshipra, laghu) — For quick matters: trade, healing, study, travel, purchases and starting a business.
Vimshottari lord: Saturn
Shakti: give manifestation of spiritual energy, feeding
One of the two most inauspicious yogas: worldly undertakings are not begun in it at all. It is, however, very good for holy baths, dana, japa and ancestor rites.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
Deity: Kali (personification of the Kali Yuga)
Inauspicious for new undertakings. Good for preparing and taking medicines, mantras, protective and pacifying rites.
A karana is half a tithi; there are 60 of them in a lunar month.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): planting trees, sowing grain crops
plants of the day: laurel, spices, for example hot peppers
nakshatra Pushya
Soaking seeds is allowed, but not planting or sowing.
Krishna-chaturdashi
for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
do not start anything, only finish up safe tasks that require no exertion
For pruning and uprooting; plowing and watering are allowed, but nothing else.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
A Sunday when the Moon is in Pushya. Very favourable for purchases, preparing medicines and medical treatment, beginning studies and mantra practice.
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
The Moon in Pushya, the best of the nakshatras for new undertakings (except weddings).
The nitya yoga of “calamity” is in force for most of the day: worldly undertakings are postponed, but the day is good for holy baths, dana, japa and ancestor rites.
Group: Purna. Deity: Pitris (ancestors).
The Pitris (ancestors) rule the new moon; this period is suitable for rites honoring the ancestors (shraddha, tarpana), for pacifying the mind and performing austerities.
Meaning: Wrapping around (like a snake), hugging
Symbol: Curled snake
Deity: Naga - the lord of snakes (Sharpa)
Type: sharp (tikshna, daruna) — For drastic actions: surgery, severing ties, taming, exorcism, fighting diseases and enemies; unsuitable for other auspicious undertakings (the exception is weddings: Mula is among the nakshatras for marriage).
Vimshottari lord: Mercury
Shakti: cause suffering with poison, paralyze
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.
Deity: nagas (serpents)
Inauspicious. Suitable only for harsh and forceful deeds, work with things that must stay fixed, and rites connected with serpents.
A karana is half a tithi; there are 60 of them in a lunar month.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): 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 Ashlesha
For pruning and uprooting; plowing and watering are allowed, but nothing else.
Amavasya
do not start anything, only finish up safe tasks that require no exertion
digging, plowing, planting trees
For pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
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.
New moon: a day of the ancestors (shraddha, tarpana) and of spiritual practice, unfavourable for worldly undertakings.
Patron: Shridhara; Aditya — Indra. Full moon in nakshatra Shravana. Ritu: Varsha.
Nija Masa (“true month”) — the ordinary month of the same name that comes immediately after the Adhika month. The annual festivals and rites of that month are observed precisely in it (the exception is Ganga Dussehra when Jyeshtha is Adhika: it is celebrated in the intercalary month).
Group: Nanda. Deity: Brahma.
The ruler of the first lunar day is Brahma. This time is suitable for all types of ceremonies.
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
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 Magha
For pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else.
Shukla-pratipat
digging, plowing, planting trees
planting and sowing are allowed (long-term result)
For pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else.
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
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.
Group: Bhadra. Deity: Vidhatr.
Patronizes the second lunar day of Vidhatr. This period is suitable for all matters designed for development and long-term preservation, for example, for laying the foundations of buildings.
Meaning: 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
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-Phalguni
For pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else.
Shukla-dvitya
planting and sowing are allowed (long-term result)
any undertakings
Planting and sowing are allowed.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
The Sun moves into a new sign: a time for holy baths, dana and worship of the Sun, but not for new undertakings.
Group: Jaya. Deity: Vishnu.
Vishnu rules the third lunar day. It is a suitable time for cutting hair, nails, shaving and other cosmetic procedures. You can begin any important business.
Meaning: Following red
Symbol: Half of the bed under the feet (foot)
Deity: Aryaman (Lord of Hospitality)
Type: fixed (dhruva, sthira) — For what is firm and lasting: laying house foundations, housewarming, planting, weddings, taking office, long-term projects.
Vimshottari lord: Sun
Shakti: accumulate and prosper through alliances
Especially auspicious: success of undertakings, gaining knowledge and receiving initiations.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): sowing, planting flowers and trees
plants of the day: plants with large sweet fruits, or with fleshy (voluminous) stems and leaves
nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni
Planting and sowing are allowed.
Shukla-tritya
any undertakings
felling trees, for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
Soaking seeds is allowed, but not planting or sowing.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Group: Rikta. Deity: Yama.
The ruler of the fourth lunar day is Yama. Important matters should not be started. It is possible to conduct military maneuvers, remove obstacles and destroy something.
Meaning: Hand, fist
Symbol: Palm or fist
Deity: Savitar (Animating, Awakening)
Type: light (kshipra, laghu) — For quick matters: trade, healing, study, travel, purchases and starting a business.
Vimshottari lord: Moon
Shakti: give the obtaining of what you want with your own hands, dexterity
Auspicious (in some traditions — especially auspicious): study, practice, mastering new things — anything achieved through effort.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): 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 Hasta
Soaking seeds is allowed, but not planting or sowing.
Shukla-chaturti
felling trees, for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
do not fell trees, any undertakings
No pruning; planting flowers, soaking and the like are allowed.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Especially auspicious: any auspicious deeds and ceremonies.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
Group: Purna. Deity: Soma.
The fifth lunar day is owned by Soma, who patronizes medicine, surgery and cleansing the body of poisons. You can begin other important things.
Meaning: 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)
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 Chitra
No pruning; planting flowers, soaking and the like are allowed.
Shukla-panchami
do not fell trees, any undertakings
plowing the ground
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).
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.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Group: Nanda. Deity: Kartikeya.
Kartikeya presides on the sixth lunar day, favoring coronations (taking office), establishing new friendships, celebrating holidays and performances.
Meaning: Sword
Symbol: Sword, also sprout or coral
Deity: Waiu (Wind)
Type: movable (chara, chala) — For journeys and moving house, buying vehicles, gardening, quick and temporary changes.
Vimshottari lord: Rahu
Shakti: scatter like air, move, convert
Auspicious: pure and noble deeds, religious rites, study.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): planting trees, sowing grain crops
plants of the day: laurel, spices, for example hot peppers
nakshatra Swati
Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result.
according to the Indian tradition: Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result (planting or sowing is not allowed).
Shukla-shashti
plowing the ground
soaking seeds is allowed, farming
A coincidence of the weekday (Sun, Tue or Sat), a Bhadra tithi (2, 7 or 12) and a “tripada” nakshatra (Krittika, Punarvasu, Uttara Phalguni, Vishakha, Uttara Ashadha, Purva Bhadrapada). The result of whatever is begun repeats three times: good for purchases and investments, bad for losses, loans, surgery and funerals.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Especially auspicious: study, sacred rites, peace and reconciliation.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
Group: Bhadra. Deity: Indra.
The seventh lunar day is ruled by Indra and this favors the start of travel, the purchase of vehicles, as well as other matters where movement is a characteristic feature.
Meaning: Forked branch (also called Radha - gift)
Symbol: Triumphal arch for marriage, potter's wheel
Deity: Indra and Agni
Type: mixed (mishra, sadharana) — For everyday and routine tasks, work with fire and metal; it is better not to begin important new matters.
Vimshottari lord: Jupiter
Shakti: achieve (many and different goals, fruits)
what to do (Tibetan tradition): field work, planting rice, grain, trees or flowers
plants of the day: watery vegetables such as cucumbers and zucchini, water-loving plants such as rice
nakshatra Vishakha
Planting and sowing are not allowed, but everyday routine tasks may be carried out.
Shukla-saptami
soaking seeds is allowed, farming
tillage and sowing are forbidden
“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.
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Group: Jaya. Deity: Vasus.
The ruler of the eighth lunar day is Vasu, which favors the beginning of military operations, the construction of defenses and fortifications.
Meaning: Following Radha, success
Symbol: Lotus flower, row, furrow or rut
Deity: Mitra (Friend)
Type: soft (mridu, maitra) — For arts and music, friendship and love, new clothes and jewellery, weddings and festivals.
Vimshottari lord: Saturn
Shakti: give worship (whence abundance and honor, worthy relationships and popularity)
Especially auspicious: power and administration, taking office, dealings with influential patrons.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): unfavorable for planting seeds, flowers and trees or for working in the field (favorable for fighting pests or pruning something)
plants of the day: onions, garlic and thorny plants, plants that actively defend themselves
nakshatra Anuradha
No pruning; planting flowers, soaking and the like are allowed.
Shukla-ashtami
tillage and sowing are forbidden
for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
The nitya yoga of “discord” is in force for most of the day: worldly undertakings are postponed, and the day suits fasting, prayer and spiritual practice.
Group: Rikta. Deity: Serpent (Naga).
The serpent (Naga) patronizes the ninth lunar day, which is suitable for struggle, destruction, coercion and for efforts to overcome obstacles.
Meaning: Born before (eldest, chief)
Symbol: Umbrella or earring, amulet, necklace
Deity: Indra (Leader of the Gods)
Type: sharp (tikshna, daruna) — For drastic actions: surgery, severing ties, taming, exorcism, fighting diseases and enemies; unsuitable for other auspicious undertakings (the exception is weddings: Mula is among the nakshatras for marriage).
Vimshottari lord: Mercury
Shakti: rise up and win, draw strength in battle (looking for the limits of fearlessness)
One of the two most inauspicious yogas: worldly undertakings are not begun in it at all; good for fasting, prayer and spiritual practice.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): doing work related to water and earth - plowing and sowing, planting flowers and trees
plants of the day: climbers, plants that depend on others and adapt quickly, all leafy greens
nakshatra Jyestha
For pruning and uprooting; plowing and watering are allowed, but nothing else.
Shukla-navami
for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
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.
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)
Inauspicious: portends obstacles. If a matter cannot be postponed, the first 3 ghatis of the yoga (about 1 h 12 min) are skipped.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): sowing, planting flowers and trees
plants of the day: plants with large sweet fruits, or with fleshy (voluminous) stems and leaves
nakshatra Mula
For pruning and uprooting; plowing and watering are allowed, but nothing else.
Shukla-dashami
any undertakings
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Group: Nanda. Deity: Rudra.
The ruler of the eleventh lunar day is Rudra, which is favorable for fasting and religious (spiritual) activities. Remembering the Supreme Deity will give especially positive results.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): planting flowers and trees; digging the ground is not very favorable; do not prune and the like
plants of the day: flowers, ornamental plants
nakshatra Mula
For pruning and uprooting; plowing and watering are allowed, but nothing else.
Shukla-ekadashi
pruning and weeding
For pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else.
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Group: Bhadra. Deity: Sun (Ravi).
The Sun (Ravi) rules the twelfth lunar day and this period is auspicious for religious ceremonies, lighting the sacred fire and performing one's duties.
Meaning: Prior invincible, unsubdued
Symbol: Elephant tusk, fan or bed
Deity: Varuna
Type: fierce (ugra, krura) — For destructive and dangerous tasks: demolition, work with fire and weapons, disputes; unsuitable for other auspicious undertakings (the exception is weddings: Magha is among the nakshatras for marriage).
Vimshottari lord: Venus
Shakti: add strength, energy (regenerate)
what to do (Tibetan tradition): working in the field, planting flowers and trees, sowing, making a pond and a well; do not plow
plants of the day: slow-growing, long-lived, dense, heavy, sturdy plants
nakshatra Purva-Ashadha
For pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else.
Shukla-dvadashi
neutral
Planting and sowing are allowed.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
0 — does not affect the haircut rating
Group: Jaya. Deity: God of Love.
The thirteenth lunar day is ruled by the God of love, which is favorable for establishing friendly relations, sensual pleasures, as well as celebrations.
Meaning: Subsequent invincible, insubordinate
Symbol: Small bed
Deity: Vishva-Deva (All Gods)
Type: fixed (dhruva, sthira) — For what is firm and lasting: laying house foundations, housewarming, planting, weddings, taking office, long-term projects.
Vimshottari lord: Sun
Shakti: give an undeniable victory, thanks to alliances and support
what to do (Tibetan tradition): planting trees, sowing grain crops
plants of the day: laurel, spices, for example hot peppers
nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha
Planting and sowing are allowed.
Shukla-triodashi
no pruning or felling
Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result.
according to the Indian tradition: Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result (planting or sowing is not allowed).
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Group: Rikta. Deity: Kali.
Kali rules the fourteenth lunar day and promotes destruction, appeal to elementals (forces of nature, elements) and spirits.
Auspicious: jewellery, celebrations, travel, creative undertakings.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): field work, planting rice, grain, trees or flowers
plants of the day: watery vegetables such as cucumbers and zucchini, water-loving plants such as rice
nakshatra Shravana
Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result.
according to the Indian tradition: Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result (planting or sowing is not allowed).
Shukla-chaturdashi
not good for sowing seeds, for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
Began on a Monday: considered relatively favourable for dealings with the authorities, government service and property.
The Moon in Kumbha or Mina (from the middle of Dhanishtha to the end of Revati). During these five nakshatras people do not travel south, gather firewood or grass, lay a roof or build a bed; cremation is performed with a special rite.
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
what to do (Tibetan tradition): unfavorable for planting seeds, flowers and trees or for working in the field (favorable for fighting pests or pruning something)
plants of the day: onions, garlic and thorny plants, plants that actively defend themselves
nakshatra Dhanishtha
Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result.
according to the Indian tradition: Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result (planting or sowing is not allowed).
Purnima
sowing seeds, any undertakings
what to do (Tibetan tradition): doing work related to water and earth - plowing and sowing, planting flowers and trees
plants of the day: climbers, plants that depend on others and adapt quickly, all leafy greens
nakshatra Shatabhisha
Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result.
according to the Indian tradition: Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result (planting or sowing is not allowed).
Krishna-pratipat
digging, plowing, planting trees