Panchanga Calendar

August 2107

SamvatsaraPrabhava (1)MonthAdhika Shravana → Nija Shravana from 19.08RituVarshaAyanaDakshinayanaPlace55°45′ N 37°35′ E, UTC+3 changeAyanamsaLahiri

August 2107 falls, in the lunar calendar (amanta), within the months Adhika Shravana (until 18.08), Nija Shravana (from 19.08). 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.

Mon

Tue

Wed

Thu

Fri

Sat

Sun

1Mul13Shravana Somvar

2PAsh14

3UAsh15Purnima

4Shra1until 15:51

5Dhan2

6Shat2

7PBh3Sankashti

8UBh4Shravana Somvar

9Rev5

10Rev6

11Ashw7Kalashtami

12Bhar8

13Krit9after 13:09

14Roh10

15Mrig11Parama Ekadashi

16Pun12Bhauma Pradosha

17Push14Masik Shivaratri

18Ashl30Amavasya

19Mag1

20PPh2

21UPh3after 11:14

22Has4Naga Panchami

23Chit6after 08:21

24Swa7after 08:00

25Vish8Masik Durgashtami

26Anu9

27Jye10

28Mul11after 13:29

29PAsh11Putrada Ekadashi

30UAsh12Bhauma Pradosha

31Shra13until 11:08

Day ratingBest daysFavourableOrdinaryAvoid new venturesUnfavourable

MarkersAdhika Masaafter / until HH:MM

Moon5Waxing Moon5Waning Moon15Purnima30Amavasya

Nakshatra typesfixedsoftlightmovablesharpfiercemixed

Icons this month (19)

Shravana Somvarday of Purnima (full moon fast and puja)moment of the full moon (see the time in the “Sky this month” card)SankashtiKalashtamiAmrita Siddhi YogaEkadashiTripushkar YogaPradoshaShivaratriday of Amavasya (ancestor rites)SankrantiShraddha (ancestors)Hariyali TeejVinayaka ChaturthiNaga PanchamiSkanda ShashtiGoddess (Durga, Kali)Onam

How to read the calendar

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

Best days

4.08 Thu — Anandadi: Dhwaja, Auspicious nakshatra, Yoga Ayushman until 15:51
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.
13.08 Sat — Amrita Siddhi Yoga, Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Anandadi: Dhwaja after 13:09 until 17:11
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.
21.08 Sun — Amrita Siddhi Yoga, Yoga Siddha, Ravi Yoga after 11:14
Hasta (light): for quick matters: trade, healing, study, travel, purchases and starting a business.
24.08 Wed — Yoga Brahma, Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Anandadi: Prajapati after 08:00
Vishakha (mixed): for everyday and routine tasks, work with fire and metal.
28.08 Sun — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Ravi Yoga, Anandadi: Siddhi after 13:29
Purva-Ashadha (fierce): for destructive and dangerous tasks: demolition, work with fire and weapons, disputes.
31.08 Wed — Ravi Yoga, Anandadi: Chhatra, Auspicious nakshatra until 11:08
Shravana (movable): for journeys and moving house, buying vehicles, gardening, quick and temporary changes.

Festivals

1.08 Mon Shravana Somvar
3.08 Wed Adhika Purnima
7.08 Sun Sankashti Chaturthi (Vibhuvana Palaka)
8.08 Mon Shravana Somvar
11.08 Thu Kalashtami
15.08 Mon Parama Ekadashi
15.08 Mon Shravana Somvar
16.08 Tue Bhauma Pradosha
17.08 Wed Masik Shivaratri
18.08 Thu Adhika Amavasya
18.08 Thu Simha Sankranti
18.08 Thu Karkidaka Vavu
21.08 Sun Hariyali Teej
21.08 Sun Vinayaka Chaturthi
21.08 Sun Chandra Darshan
22.08 Mon Naga Panchami
22.08 Mon Shravana Somvar
23.08 Tue Skanda Shashti
25.08 Thu Masik Durgashtami
29.08 Mon Shravana Putrada Ekadashi (Pavitra)
29.08 Mon Shravana Somvar
30.08 Tue Bhauma Pradosha
31.08 Wed Onam (Thiruvonam)

Special muhurta yogas

7.08 Sun Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 00:44–04:46 (08.08)
11.08 Thu Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:52–07:11
13.08 Sat Amrita Siddhi Yoga 08:14–04:58 (14.08)
13.08 Sat Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 08:14–04:58 (14.08)
15.08 Mon Amrita Siddhi Yoga 05:00–06:06
15.08 Mon Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 05:00–06:06
16.08 Tue Tripushkar Yoga 05:02–06:14
21.08 Sun Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day
21.08 Sun Amrita Siddhi Yoga 11:14–05:13 (22.08)
25.08 Thu Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 08:24–05:21 (26.08)
26.08 Fri Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 05:21–09:30
28.08 Sun Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 05:25–13:29
30.08 Tue Tripushkar Yoga 05:29–08:46

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

Avoid starting important matters

1.08 Mon — Vaidhriti, Fierce or sharp nakshatra, Anandadi: Lumbaka
2.08 Tue — Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra), Rikta tithi, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
7.08 Sun — Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Rikta tithi, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
9.08 Tue — Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi), Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Panchaka
12.08 Fri — Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Fierce or sharp nakshatra, Anandadi: Mudgara
15.08 Mon — Krakacha Yoga, Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi), Anandadi: Kaladanda
16.08 Tue — Kshaya tithi, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
17.08 Wed — Krishna Chaturdashi, Vyatipata, Bhadra on earth
18.08 Thu — Amavasya, Sankranti day, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
22.08 Mon — Kshaya tithi, Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra), Rikta tithi
26.08 Fri — Vaidhriti, Rikta tithi, Anandadi: Rakshasa
29.08 Mon — Anandadi: Utpata, Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi), Fierce or sharp nakshatra

Sky this month

4.08 Full moon (Purnima) 00:19
18.08 New moon (Amavasya) 19:05
18.08 Simha Sankranti 23:41 — the Sun enters Simha (Leo)
There are no eclipses this month.

Periods

until 18.08 Adhika Masa
all month Chaturmasya
5.08 05:21 – 10.08 05:34 Chora Panchaka

Samvatsara and month

Prabhava (No. 1, “origin, beginning”) — A year of beginnings: traditionally, abundant rains and harvests, a time for sacrifices and auspicious undertakings. more

Northern samvatsara: Vrisha. Shaka Samvat 2029, Vikram Samvat 2164, Kali Yuga 5208.

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 · after 2100, times are approximate: the ΔT correction for such dates is unknown

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Vaidhriti, 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	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Prabhava (No. 1) · Shaka 2029 · Vikram 2164 more
Period	Adhika Masa · Chaturmasya
Festivals	Shravana Somvar

At sunrise 04:33

Tithi	13Shukla-triodashi (Jaya, God of Love) · until 20:00 more
Nakshatra	Mula, pada 4 (sharp, Nirriti (Goddess of Destruction or Alakshmi), Ketu) · until 07:38 more Gandamula
Yoga	Vaidhriti (“without support, discord”, inauspicious) · until 14:15 more
Karana	Kaulava (movable) · until 07:04 more
Vara	Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Dhanu (Sagittarius)

Changes during the day

from 07:04	karana Taitila
from 07:38	nakshatra Purva-Ashadha
from 14:15	yoga Vishkambha
from 20:00	tithi Shukla-chaturdashi
from 20:00	karana Gara

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:45
Sunrise	04:33
Noon	12:36
Sunset	20:37
End of twilight	21:25
Moonrise	18:43
Moonset	02:20
Day length	16 h 03 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 07:38	from 20:00

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Mula (04:33–07:38) is good for sowing, for root crops.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Ashadha (07:38–20:37) is good for root crops.
Shukla-chaturdashi 20:00–20:37: according to the Kalaprakashika, ploughing on Chaturdashi puts the owner’s life in danger.

more — lunar calendar for gardeners

Festivals and periods

Shravana Somvar · Shiva

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

Rule: by weekday

Adhika Masa
Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 07:38–04:35 (02.08)

Anandadi: Lumbaka 04:33–07:38 Anandadi: Utpata 07:38–04:35 (02.08)

Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Mula

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:30–04:02
Abhijit Muhurta	12:03–13:07
Vijaya Muhurta	15:16–16:20
Godhuli	20:37–20:53
Pradosha	20:37–22:13
Nishitha	00:20–00:52 (02.08)
Amrita Kalam	none on this day

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	06:34–08:34
Yamaganda	10:35–12:35
Gulika Kalam	14:36–16:36
Dur Muhurta	13:07–14:11, 16:20–17:24
Varjyam	05:53–07:38, 18:15–20:02

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 14:15–20:00

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 14:15–20:00
Cutting fingernails	average 14:15–15:25
Cutting toenails	average 14:15–20:00
Bathing, washing hair	good 09:24–18:08

Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Mula until 07:38, Purva-Ashadha from 07:38; tithi Shukla-triodashi until 20:00, Shukla-chaturdashi from 20:00; lagna Karka 04:33, Simha 06:23, Kanya 09:24, Tula 12:24, Vrischika 15:25, Dhanu 18:08, Makara 19:57

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Mula (until 07:38) — ruin of the family; Purva-Ashadha (from 07:38) — ruin of the family; Monday — clear, bright complexion.

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

Shukla-chaturdashi 20:00–20:37: a Rikta and Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Vaidhriti 04:33–14:15: auspicious undertakings, including haircuts, are avoided during this yoga (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

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: Vaidhriti

+2 Ravi Yoga 07:38–04:35 (02.08)+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 04:33–20:000 Adhika Masa0 Anandadi: Utpata 07:38–04:35 (02.08) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Chaturmasya0 Rikta tithi 20:00–04:35 (02.08)0 Anandadi: Lumbaka 04:33–07:38−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 04:33–07:38−3 Vaidhriti 04:33–14:15

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

Panchanga at sunrise 04:33

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra), 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	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Prabhava (No. 1) · Shaka 2029 · Vikram 2164 more
Period	Adhika Masa · Chaturmasya

At sunrise 04:35

Tithi	14Shukla-chaturdashi (Rikta, Kali) · until 22:04 more
Nakshatra	Purva-Ashadha, pada 4 (fierce, Varuna, Venus) · until 10:11 more
Yoga	Vishkambha (“prop, bolt”, inauspicious) · until 14:54 more
Karana	Gara (movable) · until 09:00 more
Vara	Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Dhanu (Sagittarius)

Changes during the day

from 09:00	karana Vanija
from 10:11	nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha
from 14:54	yoga Priti
from 22:04	tithi Purnima
from 22:04	karana Vishti

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:47
Sunrise	04:35
Noon	12:36
Sunset	20:35
End of twilight	21:22
Moonrise	19:17
Moonset	03:18
Day length	15 h 59 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 10:11

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, Purva-Ashadha (04:35–10:11) is good for root crops.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Ashadha (10:11–20:35) is good for sowing.
Shukla-chaturdashi 04:35–20:35: according to the Kalaprakashika, ploughing on Chaturdashi puts the owner’s life in danger.

more — lunar calendar for gardeners

Festivals and periods

Adhika Masa
Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 04:35–10:11

Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 10:11–04:37 (03.08)

Anandadi: Mitra 04:35–10:11 Anandadi: Manasa 10:11–04:37 (03.08)

Bhadra in the netherworld: 22:04–11:10 (03.08); Bhadra Puchha 06:36–07:54 (03.08); Bhadra Mukha 07:54–10:06 (03.08)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:31–04:03
Abhijit Muhurta	12:03–13:07
Vijaya Muhurta	15:15–16:19
Godhuli	20:35–20:51
Pradosha	20:35–22:11
Nishitha	00:20–00:52 (03.08)
Amrita Kalam	04:52–06:39

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	16:35–18:35
Yamaganda	08:35–10:35
Gulika Kalam	12:35–14:35
Dur Muhurta	07:47–08:51, 23:48–00:20 (03.08)
Varjyam	19:06–20:53

Haircut and shaving

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

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

Cutting hair, shaving	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Bathing, washing hair	average 04:35–06:19, 09:20–18:04, 19:53–20:35

Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Purva-Ashadha until 10:11, Uttara-Ashadha from 10:11; tithi Shukla-chaturdashi; lagna Karka 04:35, Simha 06:19, Kanya 09:20, Tula 12:20, Vrischika 15:21, Dhanu 18:04, Makara 19:53

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Purva-Ashadha (until 10:11) — ruin of the family; Uttara-Ashadha (from 10:11) — improved health; Tuesday — harm to longevity.

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

Shukla-chaturdashi 04:35–20:35: 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

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −3

+2 Ravi Yoga 04:35–10:11+1 Anandadi: Mitra 04:35–10:11+1 Auspicious nakshatra 10:11–04:37 (03.08)0 Yoga Priti 14:54–04:37 (03.08)0 Adhika Masa0 Chaturmasya−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 04:35–10:11−2 Rikta tithi 04:35–22:04−3 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 10:11–04:37 (03.08)

Panchanga at sunrise 04:35

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Auspicious nakshatra, Yoga Priti; cons: Anandadi: Mudgara, 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	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Prabhava (No. 1) · Shaka 2029 · Vikram 2164 more
Period	Adhika Masa · Chaturmasya
Festivals	Adhika Purnima

At sunrise 04:37

Tithi	15Purnima (Purna, Vishvedevas) · until 00:19 (04.08) more
Nakshatra	Uttara-Ashadha, pada 3 (fixed, Vishva-Deva (All Gods), Sun) · until 12:57 more
Yoga	Priti (“love, affection”, auspicious) · until 15:42 more
Karana	Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 11:10 more
Vara	Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Makara (Capricorn)

Changes during the day

from 11:10	karana Bava
from 12:57	nakshatra Shravana
from 15:42	yoga Ayushman
from 00:19 (04.08)	tithi Krishna-pratipat
from 00:19 (04.08)	karana Balava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:49
Sunrise	04:37
Noon	12:36
Sunset	20:33
End of twilight	21:20
Moonrise	19:44
Moonset	04:20
Day length	15 h 56 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 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, Uttara-Ashadha (04:37–12:57) is good for sowing.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Shravana (12:57–20:33) is good for sowing.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 04:37–11:10: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

more — lunar calendar for gardeners

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 22:04 (02.08)–00:19 (04.08)
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Adhika Masa
Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Samvartaka Yoga 00:19–04:39 (04.08)

Anandadi: Chhatra 14:44–04:39 (04.08) Anandadi: Vajra 04:37–06:14 Anandadi: Mudgara 06:14–14:44

Bhadra in the netherworld: 22:04 (02.08)–11:10; Bhadra Puchha 06:36–07:54; Bhadra Mukha 07:54–10:06
Gandanta (tithi): 23:53–00:45 (04.08)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:33–04:05
Abhijit Muhurta	none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday
Vijaya Muhurta	15:14–16:18
Godhuli	20:33–20:49
Pradosha	20:33–22:10
Nishitha	00:20–00:52 (04.08)
Amrita Kalam	05:48–07:35, 04:12–05:59 (04.08)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	12:35–14:34
Yamaganda	06:36–08:36
Gulika Kalam	10:35–12:35
Dur Muhurta	12:03–13:07
Varjyam	17:26–19:13

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 04:37–06:16, 09:16–18:00, 19:49–20:33

Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha until 12:57, Shravana from 12:57; tithi Purnima; lagna Karka 04:37, Simha 06:16, Kanya 09:16, Tula 12:17, Vrischika 15:18, Dhanu 18:00, Makara 19:49

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Uttara-Ashadha (until 12:57) — improved health; Shravana (from 12:57) — bodily development (physical growth); Wednesday — favour of the authorities.

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

Purnima 04:37–20:33: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = +2

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

+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:37–12:57+1 Yoga Priti 04:37–15:42+1 Auspicious weekday0 Anandadi: Chhatra 14:44–04:39 (04.08)0 Adhika Masa0 Chaturmasya−1 Vishti (Bhadra) 04:37–11:10−1 Anandadi: Mudgara 06:14–14:44

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

Panchanga at sunrise 04:37

Summary	Best day — Anandadi: Dhwaja, Auspicious nakshatra; auspicious time — until 15:51 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	Prabhava (No. 1) · Shaka 2029 · Vikram 2164 more
Period	Adhika Masa · Chaturmasya

At sunrise 04:39

Tithi	1Krishna-pratipat (Nanda, Brahma) · until 02:42 (05.08) more
Nakshatra	Shravana, pada 3 (movable, Shri Vishnu, Moon) · until 15:51 more
Yoga	Ayushman (“long-lived”, auspicious) · until 16:37 more
Karana	Balava (movable) · until 13:30 more
Vara	Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Makara (Capricorn)

Changes during the day

from 13:30	karana Kaulava
from 15:51	nakshatra Dhanishtha
from 16:37	yoga Saubhagya
from 02:42 (05.08)	tithi Krishna-dvitya
from 02:42 (05.08)	karana Taitila

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:52
Sunrise	04:39
Noon	12:36
Sunset	20:31
End of twilight	21:18
Moonrise	20:08
Moonset	05:24
Day length	15 h 52 min

Sky

Full moon (Purnima)	00:19

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 15:51

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Shravana (04:39–15:51) is good for sowing.

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Festivals and periods

Adhika Masa
Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Anandadi: Dhwaja 04:39–15:51 Anandadi: Shrivatsa 15:51–04:41 (05.08)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:34–04:06
Abhijit Muhurta	12:03–13:07
Vijaya Muhurta	15:14–16:17
Godhuli	20:31–20:47
Pradosha	20:31–22:09
Nishitha	00:19–00:52 (05.08)
Amrita Kalam	04:12–05:59

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	14:34–16:33
Yamaganda	04:39–06:38
Gulika Kalam	08:37–10:36
Dur Muhurta	09:56–11:00, 16:17–17:21
Varjyam	20:21–22:09

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average throughout the daytime

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average throughout the daytime
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average throughout the daytime
Bathing, washing hair	good 04:39–06:12, 09:12–17:56, 19:46–20:31

Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Shravana until 15:51, Dhanishtha from 15:51; tithi Krishna-pratipat; lagna Karka 04:39, Simha 06:12, Kanya 09:12, Tula 12:13, Vrischika 15:14, Dhanu 17:56, Makara 19:46

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Shravana (until 15:51) — bodily development (physical growth); Dhanishtha (from 15:51) — longevity (increased vitality); Thursday — success.

Cautions:

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

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Day summary

Best day · score S = +5

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

Auspicious time ends by 15:51

+1 Anandadi: Dhwaja 04:39–15:51+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:39–15:51+1 Yoga Ayushman 04:39–16:37+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 04:39–02:42 (05.08)0 Adhika Masa0 Chaturmasya

Panchanga at sunrise 04:39

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Anandadi: Prajapati, Auspicious nakshatra; cons: Tryahasparsha, 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	Prabhava (No. 1) · Shaka 2029 · Vikram 2164 more
Period	Adhika Masa · Chaturmasya

At sunrise 04:41

Tithi	2Krishna-dvitya (Bhadra, Vidhatr) · until 05:09 (06.08) more the tithi will also last until tomorrow’s sunrise (tryahasparsha)
Nakshatra	Dhanishtha, pada 2 (movable, Vasu (kind) - 8 phenomena of nature, assistants of Indra, Mars) · until 18:51 more
Yoga	Saubhagya (“good fortune, marital happiness”, auspicious) · until 17:36 more
Karana	Taitila (movable) · until 15:56 more
Vara	Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Makara (Capricorn)

Changes during the day

from 15:56	karana Gara
from 17:36	yoga Shobhana
from 18:51	nakshatra Shatabhisha

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:54
Sunrise	04:41
Noon	12:35
Sunset	20:29
End of twilight	21:15
Moonrise	20:29
Moonset	06:30
Day length	15 h 48 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 18:51

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Shatabhisha (18:51–20:29) is good for sowing.

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Festivals and periods

Adhika Masa
Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) all day

Anandadi: Prajapati 04:41–18:51 Anandadi: Saumya 18:51–04:43 (06.08)

Chora Panchaka: 05:21–05:34 (10.08)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:35–04:08
Abhijit Muhurta	12:03–13:06
Vijaya Muhurta	15:13–16:16
Godhuli	20:29–20:45
Pradosha	20:29–22:08
Nishitha	00:19–00:52 (06.08)
Amrita Kalam	07:09–08:57

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	10:36–12:35
Yamaganda	16:32–18:30
Gulika Kalam	06:39–08:38
Dur Muhurta	07:50–08:54, 13:06–14:10
Varjyam	02:57–04:45 (06.08)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average throughout the daytime

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average throughout the daytime
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average throughout the daytime
Bathing, washing hair	good 04:41–06:08, 09:08–17:52, 19:42–20:29

Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Dhanishtha until 18:51, Shatabhisha from 18:51; tithi Krishna-dvitya; lagna Karka 04:41, Simha 06:08, Kanya 09:08, Tula 12:09, Vrischika 15:10, Dhanu 17:52, Makara 19:42

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Dhanishtha (until 18:51) — longevity (increased vitality); Shatabhisha (from 18:51) — gaining strength; Friday — universal respect.

Cautions:

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

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Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = 0

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

+1 Anandadi: Prajapati 04:41–18:51+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:41–18:51+1 Yoga Saubhagya 04:41–17:36+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi all day0 Adhika Masa0 Chaturmasya−1 Panchaka 05:21–04:43 (06.08)−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) all day−2 Tryahasparsha

Panchanga at sunrise 04:41

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Anandadi: Ananda, Auspicious nakshatra; cons: Panchaka, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn) 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	Prabhava (No. 1) · Shaka 2029 · Vikram 2164 more
Period	Adhika Masa · Chaturmasya

At sunrise 04:43

Tithi	2Krishna-dvitya (Bhadra, Vidhatr) · until 05:09 more vriddhi: the same tithi also prevailed at yesterday’s sunrise
Nakshatra	Shatabhisha, pada 2 (movable, Varuna, Rahu) · until 21:51 more
Yoga	Shobhana (“splendid, beautiful”, auspicious) · until 18:35 more
Karana	Gara (movable) · until 05:09 more
Vara	Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Kumbha (Aquarius)

Changes during the day

from 05:09	tithi Krishna-tritya
from 05:09	karana Vanija
from 18:22	karana Vishti
from 18:35	yoga Atiganda
from 21:51	nakshatra Purva-Bhadra

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:56
Sunrise	04:43
Noon	12:35
Sunset	20:27
End of twilight	21:13
Moonrise	20:49
Moonset	07:36
Day length	15 h 44 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 05:09

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Shatabhisha (04:43–20:27) is good for sowing.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 18:22–20:27: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

Adhika Masa
Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Anandadi: Ananda 04:43–21:51 Anandadi: Kaladanda 21:51–04:44 (07.08)

Bhadra on earth: 18:22–07:33 (07.08); Bhadra Puchha 02:56–04:15 (07.08); Bhadra Mukha 04:15–06:27 (07.08)
Chora Panchaka: 05:21 (05.08)–05:34 (10.08)

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 (07.08)
Amrita Kalam	13:45–15:33

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	08:39–10:37
Yamaganda	14:33–16:31
Gulika Kalam	04:43–06:41
Dur Muhurta	04:43–05:45, 05:45–06:48
Varjyam	02:57–04:45

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 04:43–18:22

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 04:43–18:22
Cutting fingernails	average 04:43–06:04, 09:05–15:06
Cutting toenails	average 04:43–18:22
Bathing, washing hair	average throughout the daytime

Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Shatabhisha; tithi Krishna-dvitya until 05:09, Krishna-tritya from 05:09; lagna Karka 04:43, Simha 06:04, Kanya 09:05, Tula 12:05, Vrischika 15:06, Dhanu 17:48, Makara 19:38

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Shatabhisha — gaining strength; Saturday — decline of physical strength.

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

Bhadra on earth 18:22–20:27: no shaving or haircuts during Vishti Karana (according to the Muhurta Chintamani, Bhadra does harm when it is on earth; in heaven and in the netherworld its influence on earth is weak).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = +1

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

+1 Anandadi: Ananda 04:43–21:51+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:43–21:51+1 Yoga Shobhana 04:43–18:35+1 Auspicious tithi 04:43–05:090 Adhika Masa0 Chaturmasya0 Yoga Atiganda 18:35–21:040 Bhadra on earth 18:22–04:44 (07.08)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Panchaka all day

Panchanga at sunrise 04:43

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Visha Yoga (weekday and 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	Prabhava (No. 1) · Shaka 2029 · Vikram 2164 more
Period	Adhika Masa · Chaturmasya
Festivals	Sankashti Chaturthi (Vibhuvana Palaka)

At sunrise 04:44

Tithi	3Krishna-tritya (Jaya, Vishnu) · until 07:33 more
Nakshatra	Purva-Bhadra, pada 2 (fierce, Aja Ekapad - sunbeam or lightning strike, Jupiter) · until 00:44 (08.08) more
Yoga	Atiganda (“great danger”, inauspicious) · until 19:29 more
Karana	Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 07:33 more
Vara	Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Kumbha (Aquarius)

Changes during the day

from 07:33	tithi Krishna-chaturti
from 07:33	karana Bava
from 19:29	yoga Sukarma
from 20:42	karana Balava
from 00:44 (08.08)	nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:58
Sunrise	04:44
Noon	12:35
Sunset	20:25
End of twilight	21:10
Moonrise	21:08
Moonset	08:43
Day length	15 h 40 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 07:33

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, Purva-Bhadra (04:44–20:25) is good for root crops.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 04:44–07:33: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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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, 21:08
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Adhika Masa
Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 00:44–04:46 (08.08)

Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:33–04:46 (08.08)

Anandadi: Chara 04:44–00:44 (08.08) Anandadi: Sthira 00:44–04:46 (08.08)

Bhadra on earth: 18:22 (06.08)–07:33; Bhadra Puchha 02:56–04:15; Bhadra Mukha 04:15–06:27
Chora Panchaka: 05:21 (05.08)–05:34 (10.08)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:38–04:11
Abhijit Muhurta	12:03–13:06
Vijaya Muhurta	15:11–16:14
Godhuli	20:25–20:41
Pradosha	20:25–22:05
Nishitha	00:19–00:52 (08.08)
Amrita Kalam	15:47–17:34

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	18:27–20:25
Yamaganda	12:35–14:32
Gulika Kalam	16:30–18:27
Dur Muhurta	18:19–19:22
Varjyam	05:01–06:49

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 04:44–06:00

Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Purva-Bhadra; tithi Krishna-tritya until 07:33, Krishna-chaturti from 07:33; lagna Karka 04:44, Simha 06:00, Kanya 09:01, Tula 12:01, Vrischika 15:02, Dhanu 17:44, Makara 19:34

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Purva-Bhadra — facing death (dangers); Sunday — physical well-being.

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

Krishna-chaturti 07:33–20:25: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Bhadra on earth 04:44–07:33: 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 = −4

+1 Anandadi: Chara 04:44–00:44 (08.08)+1 Auspicious tithi 04:44–07:330 Yoga Sukarma 19:29–04:46 (08.08)0 Adhika Masa0 Chaturmasya−1 Bhadra on earth 04:44–07:33−1 Panchaka all day−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 04:44–00:44 (08.08)−2 Rikta tithi 07:33–04:46 (08.08)−2 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:33–04:46 (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.

Panchanga at sunrise 04:44

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Auspicious nakshatra, Yoga Sukarma; cons: Rikta tithi, 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	Prabhava (No. 1) · Shaka 2029 · Vikram 2164 more
Period	Adhika Masa · Chaturmasya
Festivals	Shravana Somvar

At sunrise 04:46

Tithi	4Krishna-chaturti (Rikta, Yama) · until 09:47 more
Nakshatra	Uttara-Bhadra, pada 1 (fixed, Ahirbudhyana (Serpent of the Deep - Milky Way under the horizon), Saturn) · until 03:22 (09.08) more
Yoga	Sukarma (“good deed”, auspicious) · until 20:13 more
Karana	Balava (movable) · until 09:47 more
Vara	Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Mina (Pisces)

Changes during the day

from 09:47	tithi Krishna-panchami
from 09:47	karana Kaulava
from 20:13	yoga Dhriti
from 22:48	karana Taitila
from 03:22 (09.08)	nakshatra Revati

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:01
Sunrise	04:46
Noon	12:35
Sunset	20:23
End of twilight	21:08
Moonrise	21:27
Moonset	09:50
Day length	15 h 36 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 09:47

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Bhadra (04:46–20:23) is good for sowing.

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Festivals and periods

Shravana Somvar · Shiva

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

Rule: by weekday

Adhika Masa
Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Anandadi: Matanga 03:22–04:48 (09.08) Anandadi: Gada 04:46–03:22 (09.08)

Chora Panchaka: 05:21 (05.08)–05:34 (10.08)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:39–04:13
Abhijit Muhurta	12:03–13:06
Vijaya Muhurta	15:10–16:13
Godhuli	20:23–20:39
Pradosha	20:23–22:04
Nishitha	00:19–00:52 (09.08)
Amrita Kalam	22:02–23:49

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	06:43–08:40
Yamaganda	10:37–12:34
Gulika Kalam	14:31–16:28
Dur Muhurta	13:06–14:08, 16:13–17:15
Varjyam	11:23–13:10

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 09:47–14:58, 19:30–20:23

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

Cutting hair, shaving	good 09:47–14:58, 19:30–20:23
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	good 09:47–14:58, 19:30–20:23
Bathing, washing hair	good 09:47–17:40, 19:30–20:23

Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra; tithi Krishna-chaturti until 09:47, Krishna-panchami from 09:47; lagna Karka 04:46, Simha 05:56, Kanya 08:57, Tula 11:57, Vrischika 14:58, Dhanu 17:40, Makara 19:30

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

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

Krishna-chaturti 04:46–09:47: 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).
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 = 0

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

+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:46–03:22 (09.08)+1 Yoga Sukarma 04:46–20:13+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 09:47–04:48 (09.08)0 Adhika Masa0 Chaturmasya−1 Anandadi: Gada 04:46–03:22 (09.08)−1 Panchaka all day−2 Rikta tithi 04:46–09:47

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

Panchanga at sunrise 04:46

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi), Dagdha 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	Prabhava (No. 1) · Shaka 2029 · Vikram 2164 more
Period	Adhika Masa · Chaturmasya

At sunrise 04:48

Tithi	5Krishna-panchami (Purna, Soma) · until 11:42 more
Nakshatra	Revati, pada 1 (soft, Pushan (Prosperous), Mercury) · until 05:34 (10.08) more Gandamula
Yoga	Dhriti (“steadfastness, firmness”, auspicious) · until 20:38 more
Karana	Taitila (movable) · until 11:42 more
Vara	Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Mina (Pisces)

Changes during the day

from 11:42	tithi Krishna-shashti
from 11:42	karana Gara
from 20:38	yoga Shula
from 00:29 (10.08)	karana Vanija

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:03
Sunrise	04:48
Noon	12:35
Sunset	20:20
End of twilight	21:05
Moonrise	21:48
Moonset	10:57
Day length	15 h 32 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 11:42

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, Revati (04:48–20:20) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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Festivals and periods

Adhika Masa
Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:48–11:42 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 11:42–04:50 (10.08)

Anandadi: Shubha all day

Chora Panchaka: 05:21 (05.08)–05:34 (10.08)
Gandanta (tithi): 11:16–12:07
Gandanta (nakshatra): 23:04–12:02 (10.08)
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Revati

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:41–04:14
Abhijit Muhurta	12:03–13:05
Vijaya Muhurta	15:10–16:12
Godhuli	20:20–20:37
Pradosha	20:20–22:02
Nishitha	00:18–00:52 (10.08)
Amrita Kalam	02:57–04:42 (10.08)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	16:27–18:24
Yamaganda	08:41–10:38
Gulika Kalam	12:34–14:31
Dur Muhurta	07:55–08:57, 23:44–00:18 (10.08)
Varjyam	16:28–18:13

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 04:48–14:54, 19:26–20:20

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 04:48–14:54, 19:26–20:20
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 04:48–14:54, 19:26–20:20
Bathing, washing hair	average 04:48–17:36, 19:26–20:20

Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Revati; tithi Krishna-panchami until 11:42, Krishna-shashti from 11:42; lagna Karka 04:48, Simha 05:52, Kanya 08:53, Tula 11:53, Vrischika 14:54, Dhanu 17:36, Makara 19:26

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

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −3

+1 Anandadi: Shubha all day+1 Auspicious nakshatra all day+1 Yoga Dhriti 04:48–20:38+1 Auspicious tithi 04:48–11:420 Adhika Masa0 Chaturmasya−1 Surya Dagdha tithi 11:42–04:50 (10.08)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Panchaka all day−2 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:48–11:42−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 11:42–04:50 (10.08)

Panchanga at sunrise 04:48

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Ravi Yoga, Auspicious nakshatra; cons: Surya Dagdha tithi, Gandanta 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	Prabhava (No. 1) · Shaka 2029 · Vikram 2164 more
Period	Adhika Masa · Chaturmasya

At sunrise 04:50

Tithi	6Krishna-shashti (Nanda, Kartikeya) · until 13:07 more
Nakshatra	Revati, pada 4 (soft, Pushan (Prosperous), Mercury) · until 05:34 more Gandamula
Yoga	Shula (“spear, sharp pain”, inauspicious) · until 20:38 more
Karana	Vanija (movable) · until 13:07 more
Vara	Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Mina (Pisces)

Changes during the day

from 05:34	nakshatra Ashwini
from 13:07	tithi Krishna-saptami
from 13:07	karana Vishti
from 20:38	yoga Ganda
from 01:36 (11.08)	karana Bava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:05
Sunrise	04:50
Noon	12:35
Sunset	20:18
End of twilight	21:03
Moonrise	22:12
Moonset	12:06
Day length	15 h 28 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 05:34	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, Revati (04:50–05:34) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 13:07–20:18: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

Adhika Masa
Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 05:34–04:52 (11.08) Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 13:07–04:52 (11.08)

Anandadi: Utpata 04:50–05:34 Anandadi: Mrityu 05:34–04:52 (11.08)

Bhadra in heaven: 13:07–01:36 (11.08); Bhadra Puchha 18:05–19:19; Bhadra Mukha 19:19–21:23
Chora Panchaka: 05:21 (05.08)–05:34
Gandanta (nakshatra): 23:04 (09.08)–12:02
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Revati
Surya Dagdha tithi: Krishna-shashti

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:42–04:16
Abhijit Muhurta	none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday
Vijaya Muhurta	15:09–16:11
Godhuli	20:18–20:35
Pradosha	20:18–22:01
Nishitha	00:18–00:52 (11.08)
Amrita Kalam	23:30–01:13 (11.08)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	12:34–14:30
Yamaganda	06:46–08:42
Gulika Kalam	10:38–12:34
Dur Muhurta	12:03–13:05
Varjyam	02:55–04:38 (11.08)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 13:07–14:50, 19:22–20:18

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

Cutting hair, shaving	good 13:07–14:50, 19:22–20:18
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	good 13:07–14:50, 19:22–20:18
Bathing, washing hair	good 04:50–05:48, 08:49–17:32, 19:22–20:18

Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Revati until 05:34, Ashwini from 05:34; tithi Krishna-shashti until 13:07, Krishna-saptami from 13:07; lagna Karka 04:50, Simha 05:48, Kanya 08:49, Tula 11:49, Vrischika 14:50, Dhanu 17:32, Makara 19:22

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Revati (until 05:34) — increase in property; Ashwini (from 05:34) — joy; Wednesday — favour of the authorities.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = +1

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

+2 Ravi Yoga 05:34–04:52 (11.08)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:50–05:34+1 Auspicious weekday0 Adhika Masa0 Anandadi: Mrityu 05:34–04:52 (11.08) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Chaturmasya0 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 13:07–04:52 (11.08) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Panchaka 04:50–05:340 Anandadi: Utpata 04:50–05:34−1 Vishti (Bhadra) 13:07–01:36 (11.08)−1 Gandanta 04:50–12:02−1 Surya Dagdha tithi 04:50–13:07

Panchanga at sunrise 04:50

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Anandadi: Padma, Auspicious nakshatra; cons: Krakacha Yoga, 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	Prabhava (No. 1) · Shaka 2029 · Vikram 2164 more
Period	Adhika Masa · Chaturmasya
Festivals	Kalashtami

At sunrise 04:52

Tithi	7Krishna-saptami (Bhadra, Indra) · until 13:54 more
Nakshatra	Ashwini, pada 4 (light, Ashwini Kumara, Ketu) · until 07:11 more Gandamula
Yoga	Ganda (“danger, knot”, inauspicious) · until 20:07 more
Karana	Bava (movable) · until 13:54 more
Vara	Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Mesha (Aries)

Changes during the day

from 07:11	nakshatra Bharani
from 13:54	tithi Krishna-ashtami
from 13:54	karana Balava
from 20:07	yoga Vriddhi
from 02:01 (12.08)	karana Kaulava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:07
Sunrise	04:52
Noon	12:35
Sunset	20:16
End of twilight	21:00
Moonrise	22:40
Moonset	13:16
Day length	15 h 23 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 07:11	from 13:54

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Bharani (07:11–20:16) is good for root crops.

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Festivals and periods

Kalashtami · Kalabhairava

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

Rule: pradosha vyapini: 3 muhurtas after sunset, 20:16–22:00
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Adhika Masa
Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 04:52–07:11 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:52–07:11

Krakacha Yoga 13:54–04:54 (12.08) Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 13:54–04:54 (12.08)

Anandadi: Manasa 04:52–07:11 Anandadi: Padma 07:11–04:54 (12.08)

Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Ashwini

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:44–04:18
Abhijit Muhurta	12:03–13:05
Vijaya Muhurta	15:08–16:10
Godhuli	20:16–20:33
Pradosha	20:16–22:00
Nishitha	00:18–00:52 (12.08)
Amrita Kalam	03:07–04:47 (12.08)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	14:29–16:25
Yamaganda	04:52–06:48
Gulika Kalam	08:43–10:38
Dur Muhurta	10:00–11:02, 16:10–17:11
Varjyam	17:09–18:49

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 04:52–05:44

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 04:52–05:44
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	good 04:52–05:44
Bathing, washing hair	good 04:52–05:44

Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Ashwini until 07:11, Bharani from 07:11; tithi Krishna-saptami until 13:54, Krishna-ashtami from 13:54; lagna Karka 04:52, Simha 05:44, Kanya 08:45, Tula 11:45, Vrischika 14:46, Dhanu 17:28, Makara 19:18

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Ashwini (until 07:11) — joy; Bharani (from 07:11) — facing death (dangers); Thursday — success.

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

Krishna-ashtami 13:54–20:16: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = 0

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

+1 Anandadi: Padma 07:11–04:54 (12.08)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:52–07:11+1 Auspicious weekday0 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:52–07:110 Ravi Yoga 04:52–07:110 Yoga Vriddhi 20:07–04:54 (12.08)0 Adhika Masa0 Chaturmasya0 Ashtami 13:54–04:54 (12.08)−1 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 13:54–04:54 (12.08)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 07:11–04:54 (12.08)−1 Krakacha Yoga 13:54–04:54 (12.08)

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

Panchanga at sunrise 04:52

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Dagdha 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	Prabhava (No. 1) · Shaka 2029 · Vikram 2164 more
Period	Adhika Masa · Chaturmasya

At sunrise 04:54

Tithi	8Krishna-ashtami (Jaya, Vasus) · until 13:56 more
Nakshatra	Bharani, pada 4 (fierce, Yama (Dharma-raja), Venus) · until 08:06 more
Yoga	Vriddhi (“growth, increase”, auspicious) · until 18:58 more
Karana	Kaulava (movable) · until 13:56 more
Vara	Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Mesha (Aries)

Changes during the day

from 08:06	nakshatra Krittika
from 13:56	tithi Krishna-navami
from 13:56	karana Taitila
from 18:58	yoga Dhruva
from 01:39 (13.08)	karana Gara

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:10
Sunrise	04:54
Noon	12:34
Sunset	20:14
End of twilight	20:58
Moonrise	23:15
Moonset	14:25
Day length	15 h 19 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 08:06	from 13:56

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Bharani (04:54–08:06) is good for root crops.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Krittika (08:06–20:14) is good for root crops.

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Festivals and periods

Adhika Masa
Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:54–13:56 Jwalamukhi Yoga 08:06–13:56 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 13:56–04:56 (13.08) Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 13:56–04:56 (13.08)

Anandadi: Chhatra 08:06–04:56 (13.08) Anandadi: Mudgara 04:54–08:06

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:45–04:19
Abhijit Muhurta	12:03–13:04
Vijaya Muhurta	15:07–16:08
Godhuli	20:14–20:31
Pradosha	20:14–21:58
Nishitha	00:17–00:52 (13.08)
Amrita Kalam	none on this day

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	10:39–12:34
Yamaganda	16:24–18:19
Gulika Kalam	06:49–08:44
Dur Muhurta	07:58–08:59, 13:04–14:06
Varjyam	20:10–21:47

Haircut and shaving

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

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

Cutting hair, shaving	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Bathing, washing hair	average 04:54–05:40, 08:06–17:25, 19:14–20:14

Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Bharani until 08:06, Krittika from 08:06; tithi Krishna-ashtami until 13:56, Krishna-navami from 13:56; lagna Karka 04:54, Simha 05:40, Kanya 08:41, Tula 11:41, Vrischika 14:42, Dhanu 17:25, Makara 19:14

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Bharani (until 08:06) — facing death (dangers); Krittika (from 08:06) — consumption (a wasting disease); Friday — universal respect.

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

Krishna-ashtami 04:54–13:56: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Krishna-navami 13:56–20:14: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).

Cautions:

The Muhurta Chintamani warns: whoever shaves in Krittika nakshatra 6 times a year puts their life in danger — frequent haircuts in this nakshatra are best avoided.
Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
Friday: B. V. Raman advises against cutting nails (the rating above is the site’s summary, which uses the same weekdays for nails as for haircuts, so Friday counts as auspicious).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −4

+1 Anandadi: Chhatra 08:06–04:56 (13.08)+1 Yoga Vriddhi 04:54–18:58+1 Auspicious weekday0 Adhika Masa0 Chaturmasya−1 Jwalamukhi Yoga 08:06–13:56−1 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 13:56–04:56 (13.08)−1 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 13:56–04:56 (13.08)−1 Ashtami 04:54–13:56−1 Anandadi: Mudgara 04:54–08:06−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 04:54–08:06−2 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:54–13:56

Panchanga at sunrise 04:54

Summary	Best day — Amrita Siddhi Yoga, Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi); auspicious time — after 13:09; auspicious time — until 17:11 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	Prabhava (No. 1) · Shaka 2029 · Vikram 2164 more
Period	Adhika Masa · Chaturmasya

At sunrise 04:56

Tithi	9Krishna-navami (Rikta, Serpent (Naga)) · until 13:09 more
Nakshatra	Krittika, pada 4 (mixed, Agni, Sun) · until 08:14 more
Yoga	Dhruva (“fixed, constant (the Pole Star)”, auspicious) · until 17:11 more
Karana	Gara (movable) · until 13:09 more
Vara	Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Vrishabha (Taurus)

Changes during the day

from 08:14	nakshatra Rohini
from 13:09	tithi Krishna-dashami
from 13:09	karana Vanija
from 17:11	yoga Vyaghata
from 00:27 (14.08)	karana Vishti

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:12
Sunrise	04:56
Noon	12:34
Sunset	20:11
End of twilight	20:55
Moonrise	none
Moonset	15:32
Day length	15 h 15 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 08:14	from 13:09

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Krittika (04:56–08:14) is good for root crops.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Rohini (08:14–20:11) is good for sowing.

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Festivals and periods

Adhika Masa
Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:56–13:09 Amrita Siddhi Yoga 08:14–04:58 (14.08) Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 08:14–04:58 (14.08)

Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 04:56–08:14 Jwalamukhi Yoga 08:14–13:09 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 13:09–04:58 (14.08)

Anandadi: Dhwaja 04:56–08:14 Anandadi: Shrivatsa 08:14–04:58 (14.08)

Bhadra in heaven: 00:27–11:33 (14.08); Bhadra Puchha 02:02–03:09 (14.08); Bhadra Mukha 03:09–05:01 (14.08)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:46–04:21
Abhijit Muhurta	12:03–13:04
Vijaya Muhurta	15:06–16:07
Godhuli	20:11–20:29
Pradosha	20:11–21:57
Nishitha	00:17–00:52 (14.08)
Amrita Kalam	05:49–07:25, 04:26–05:59 (14.08)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	08:45–10:39
Yamaganda	14:28–16:23
Gulika Kalam	04:56–06:50
Dur Muhurta	04:56–05:57, 05:57–06:58
Varjyam	23:46–01:20 (14.08)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 13:09–14:38, 19:10–20:11

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 13:09–14:38, 19:10–20:11
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 13:09–14:38, 19:10–20:11
Bathing, washing hair	average 08:37–20:11

Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Krittika until 08:14, Rohini from 08:14; tithi Krishna-navami until 13:09, Krishna-dashami from 13:09; lagna Karka 04:56, Simha 05:36, Kanya 08:37, Tula 11:37, Vrischika 14:38, Dhanu 17:21, Makara 19:10

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Krittika (until 08:14) — consumption (a wasting disease); Rohini (from 08:14) — destruction of all misfortunes; Saturday — decline of physical strength.

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

Krishna-navami 04:56–13:09: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).

Cautions:

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

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Day summary

Best day · score S = +6

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

Auspicious time begins after 13:09

Auspicious time ends by 17:11

+4 Amrita Siddhi Yoga 08:14–04:58 (14.08)+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:56–13:09+1 Anandadi: Dhwaja 04:56–08:14+1 Yoga Dhruva 04:56–17:11+1 Auspicious nakshatra 08:14–04:58 (14.08)0 Adhika Masa0 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 04:56–08:14 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Chaturmasya0 Jwalamukhi Yoga 08:14–13:09 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 13:09–04:58 (14.08) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Yoga Vyaghata 17:11–20:25−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−2 Rikta tithi 04:56–13:09

Panchanga at sunrise 04:56

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Anandadi: Saumya, Auspicious nakshatra; cons: Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi), 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	Prabhava (No. 1) · Shaka 2029 · Vikram 2164 more
Period	Adhika Masa · Chaturmasya

At sunrise 04:58

Tithi	10Krishna-dashami (Purna, Dharma) · until 11:33 more
Nakshatra	Rohini, pada 4 (fixed, Prajapati (Brahma - Creator), Moon) · until 07:33 more
Yoga	Vyaghata (“crushing blow”, inauspicious) · until 14:44 more
Karana	Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 11:33 more
Vara	Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Vrishabha (Taurus)

Changes during the day

from 07:33	nakshatra Mrigashirsha
from 11:33	tithi Krishna-ekadashi
from 11:33	karana Bava
from 14:44	yoga Harshana
from 22:28	karana Balava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:14
Sunrise	04:58
Noon	12:34
Sunset	20:09
End of twilight	20:52
Moonrise	00:00
Moonset	16:33
Day length	15 h 11 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 07:33	from 11:33

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, Rohini (04:58–07:33) is good for sowing.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Mrigashirsha (07:33–20:09) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 04:58–11:33: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

Adhika Masa
Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 11:33–05:00 (15.08)

Anandadi: Prajapati 04:58–07:33 Anandadi: Saumya 07:33–05:00 (15.08)

Bhadra in heaven: 00:27–11:33; Bhadra Puchha 02:02–03:09; Bhadra Mukha 03:09–05:01
Gandanta (tithi): 11:11–11:55

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 (15.08)
Amrita Kalam	04:26–05:59, 21:50–23:20

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	18:15–20:09
Yamaganda	12:33–14:27
Gulika Kalam	16:21–18:15
Dur Muhurta	18:08–19:08
Varjyam	12:48–14:19

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 04:58–05:32, 08:33–14:34, 19:06–20:09

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 04:58–05:32, 08:33–14:34, 19:06–20:09
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 04:58–05:32, 08:33–14:34, 19:06–20:09
Bathing, washing hair	average throughout the daytime

Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Rohini until 07:33, Mrigashirsha from 07:33; tithi Krishna-dashami until 11:33, Krishna-ekadashi from 11:33; lagna Karka 04:58, Simha 05:32, Kanya 08:33, Tula 11:33, Vrischika 14:34, Dhanu 17:17, Makara 19:06

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Rohini (until 07:33) — destruction of all misfortunes; Mrigashirsha (from 07:33) — abundance (well-being, prosperity); Sunday — physical well-being.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = −1

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

+1 Anandadi: Saumya 07:33–05:00 (15.08)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:58–07:330 Yoga Harshana 14:44–05:00 (15.08)0 Adhika Masa0 Chaturmasya−1 Vishti (Bhadra) 04:58–11:33−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 11:33–05:00 (15.08)

Panchanga at sunrise 04:58

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Krakacha Yoga, 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	Prabhava (No. 1) · Shaka 2029 · Vikram 2164 more
Period	Adhika Masa · Chaturmasya
Festivals	Parama Ekadashi · Shravana Somvar

At sunrise 05:00

Tithi	11Krishna-ekadashi (Nanda, Rudra) · until 09:13 more
Nakshatra	Mrigashirsha, pada 4 (soft, Soma (Chandra, Moon), Mars) · until 06:06 more
Yoga	Harshana (“delighting”, auspicious) · until 11:41 more
Karana	Balava (movable) · until 09:13 more
Vara	Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Mithuna (Gemini)

Changes during the day

from 06:06	nakshatra Ardra
from 09:13	tithi Krishna-dvadashi
from 09:13	karana Kaulava
from 11:41	yoga Vajra
from 19:48	karana Taitila
from 04:00 (16.08)	nakshatra Punarvasu

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:16
Sunrise	05:00
Noon	12:34
Sunset	20:07
End of twilight	20:50
Moonrise	00:55
Moonset	17:27
Day length	15 h 07 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 06:06	from 09:13

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Mrigashirsha (05:00–06:06) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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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 11:33 (14.08)–09:13
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Parana (breaking the fast): 05:02–06:14 (16.08)

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

Amrita Siddhi Yoga 05:00–06:06 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 05:00–06:06

Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:00–09:13 Krakacha Yoga 05:00–09:13 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 09:13–05:02 (16.08)

Anandadi: Ananda 05:00–06:06 Anandadi: Kaladanda 06:06–04:00 (16.08) Anandadi: Dhumra 04:00–05:02 (16.08)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:49–04:24
Abhijit Muhurta	12:03–13:04
Vijaya Muhurta	15:04–16:05
Godhuli	20:07–20:25
Pradosha	20:07–21:54
Nishitha	00:16–00:52 (16.08)
Amrita Kalam	18:53–20:20

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	06:53–08:46
Yamaganda	10:40–12:33
Gulika Kalam	14:27–16:20
Dur Muhurta	13:04–14:04, 16:05–17:05
Varjyam	13:46–15:14

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 05:00–05:28

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

Cutting hair, shaving	good 05:00–05:28
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	good 05:00–05:28
Bathing, washing hair	good 05:00–05:28, 08:29–17:13, 19:02–20:05

Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Mrigashirsha until 06:06, Ardra from 06:06; tithi Krishna-ekadashi until 09:13, Krishna-dvadashi from 09:13; lagna Karka 05:00, Simha 05:28, Kanya 08:29, Tula 11:29, Vrischika 14:30, Dhanu 17:13, Makara 19:02, Kumbha 20:05

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Mrigashirsha (until 06:06) — abundance (well-being, prosperity); Ardra (from 06:06) — sadness; Monday — clear, bright complexion.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −4

+1 Auspicious nakshatra 05:00–06:06+1 Yoga Harshana 05:00–11:41+1 Auspicious weekday0 Amrita Siddhi Yoga 05:00–06:060 Anandadi: Ananda 05:00–06:060 Adhika Masa0 Chaturmasya0 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:00–09:13 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Yoga Vajra 11:41–12:42−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 06:06–04:00 (16.08)−1 Anandadi: Kaladanda 06:06–04:00 (16.08)−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 09:13–05:02 (16.08)−3 Krakacha Yoga 05:00–09:13

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

Panchanga at sunrise 05:00

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Kshaya tithi, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn) 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	Prabhava (No. 1) · Shaka 2029 · Vikram 2164 more
Period	Adhika Masa · Chaturmasya
Festivals	Bhauma Pradosha

At sunrise 05:02

Tithi	12Krishna-dvadashi (Bhadra, Sun (Ravi)) · until 06:14 more
Nakshatra	Punarvasu, pada 1 (movable, Aditi, Jupiter) · until 01:24 (17.08) more
Yoga	Vajra (“diamond, thunderbolt”, inauspicious) · until 08:07 more
Karana	Taitila (movable) · until 06:14 more
Vara	Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Mithuna (Gemini)

Changes during the day

from 06:14	tithi Krishna-trayodashi (kshaya: not present at any sunrise)
from 06:14	karana Gara
from 08:07	yoga Siddhi
from 16:33	karana Vanija
from 01:24 (17.08)	nakshatra Pushya
from 02:46 (17.08)	tithi Krishna-chaturdashi
from 02:46 (17.08)	karana Vishti
from 04:10 (17.08)	yoga Vyatipata

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:19
Sunrise	05:02
Noon	12:34
Sunset	20:05
End of twilight	20:47
Moonrise	02:03
Moonset	18:12
Day length	15 h 02 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 06:14

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Punarvasu (05:02–20:05) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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Festivals and periods

Bhauma Pradosha · Shiva

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

Rule: pradosha vyapini: 3 muhurtas after sunset, 20:05–21:52
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Adhika Masa
Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Tripushkar Yoga 05:02–06:14 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:14–02:46 (17.08)

Anandadi: Sthira 05:02–01:24 (17.08) Anandadi: Vardhamana 01:24–05:04 (17.08)

Bhadra on earth: 02:46–12:55 (17.08); Bhadra Mukha 02:46–04:28 (17.08); Bhadra Puchha 11:53–12:53 (17.08)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:50–04:26
Abhijit Muhurta	12:03–13:03
Vijaya Muhurta	15:04–16:04
Godhuli	20:05–20:22
Pradosha	20:05–21:52
Nishitha	00:16–00:52 (17.08)
Amrita Kalam	23:15–00:41 (17.08)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	16:19–18:12
Yamaganda	08:47–10:40
Gulika Kalam	12:33–14:26
Dur Muhurta	08:02–09:02, 23:40–00:16 (17.08)
Varjyam	14:42–16:07

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 05:02–05:24, 08:25–14:26, 18:58–20:01

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 05:02–05:24, 08:25–14:26, 18:58–20:01
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 05:02–05:24, 08:25–14:26, 18:58–20:01
Bathing, washing hair	average 05:02–05:24, 08:25–17:09, 18:58–20:01

Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Punarvasu; tithi Krishna-dvadashi until 06:14, Krishna-trayodashi from 06:14; lagna Karka 05:02, Simha 05:24, Kanya 08:25, Tula 11:25, Vrischika 14:26, Dhanu 17:09, Makara 18:58, Kumbha 20:01

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Punarvasu — strength of spirit (bravery, resilience); Tuesday — harm to longevity.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = +3

Avoid starting important matters: Kshaya tithi

+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:14–02:46 (17.08)+2 Yoga Siddhi 08:07–04:10 (17.08)+1 Anandadi: Sthira 05:02–01:24 (17.08)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 05:02–01:24 (17.08)0 Adhika Masa0 Chaturmasya0 Tripushkar Yoga 05:02–06:14−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−2 Kshaya tithi

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

Panchanga at sunrise 05:02

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	Prabhava (No. 1) · Shaka 2029 · Vikram 2164 more
Period	Adhika Masa · Chaturmasya
Festivals	Masik Shivaratri

At sunrise 05:04

Tithi	14Krishna-chaturdashi (Rikta, Kali) · until 23:00 more
Nakshatra	Pushya, pada 1 (light, Brhaspati, Saturn) · until 22:27 more
Yoga	Vyatipata (“calamity, downfall”, inauspicious) · until 23:57 more
Karana	Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 12:55 more
Vara	Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Karka (Cancer)

Changes during the day

from 12:55	karana Shakuni
from 22:27	nakshatra Ashlesha
from 23:00	tithi Amavasya
from 23:00	karana Chatushpada
from 23:57	yoga Variyana

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:21
Sunrise	05:04
Noon	12:34
Sunset	20:02
End of twilight	20:45
Moonrise	03:21
Moonset	18:50
Day length	14 h 58 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise

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 (05:04–20:02) is good for sowing.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 05:04–12:55: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Shakuni 12:55–20:02: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it (it is suitable for sowing).
Krishna-chaturdashi 05:04–20:02: according to the Kalaprakashika, ploughing on Chaturdashi puts the owner’s life in danger.

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Festivals and periods

Masik Shivaratri · Shiva

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

Rule: nishitha vyapini: midnight, 00:16–00:52 (18.08)
the tithi does not cover midnight — the day with the tithi in Pradosha is chosen

Adhika Masa
Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Anandadi: Matanga 05:04–22:27 Anandadi: Rakshasa 22:27–05:05 (18.08)

Bhadra on earth: 02:46–12:55; Bhadra Mukha 02:46–04:28; Bhadra Puchha 11:53–12:53

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:52–04:28
Abhijit Muhurta	none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday
Vijaya Muhurta	15:03–16:03
Godhuli	20:02–20:20
Pradosha	20:02–21:51
Nishitha	00:16–00:52 (18.08)
Amrita Kalam	16:50–18:15

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	12:33–14:25
Yamaganda	06:56–08:48
Gulika Kalam	10:41–12:33
Dur Muhurta	12:03–13:03
Varjyam	08:25–09:49

Haircut and shaving

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

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

Cutting hair, shaving	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Bathing, washing hair	average 05:04–05:21, 08:21–17:05, 18:54–19:57

Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Pushya; tithi Krishna-chaturdashi; lagna Karka 05:04, Simha 05:21, Kanya 08:21, Tula 11:22, Vrischika 14:22, Dhanu 17:05, Makara 18:54, Kumbha 19:57

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Pushya — increase in wealth; Wednesday — favour of the authorities.

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

Krishna-chaturdashi 05:04–20:02: a Rikta and Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Bhadra on earth 05:04–12:55: no shaving or haircuts during Vishti Karana (according to the Muhurta Chintamani, Bhadra does harm when it is on earth; in heaven and in the netherworld its influence on earth is weak).
Vyatipata 05:04–20:02: auspicious undertakings, including haircuts, are avoided during this yoga (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −5

Avoid starting important matters: Krishna Chaturdashi, Vyatipata, Bhadra on earth

+2 Pushya 05:04–22:27+1 Anandadi: Matanga 05:04–22:27+1 Auspicious weekday0 Adhika Masa0 Chaturmasya−3 Krishna Chaturdashi 05:04–23:00−3 Bhadra on earth 05:04–12:55−3 Vyatipata 05:04–23:57

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

Panchanga at sunrise 05:04

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Amavasya, Sankranti day 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	Prabhava (No. 1) · Shaka 2029 · Vikram 2164 more
Period	Adhika Masa · Chaturmasya
Festivals	Adhika Amavasya · Simha Sankranti · Karkidaka Vavu

At sunrise 05:05

Tithi	30Amavasya (Purna, Pitris (ancestors)) · until 19:05 more
Nakshatra	Ashlesha, pada 2 (sharp, Naga - the lord of snakes (Sharpa), Mercury) · until 19:23 more Gandamula
Yoga	Variyana (“excellent, best”, auspicious) · until 19:38 more
Karana	Chatushpada (fixed, inauspicious) · until 09:03 more
Vara	Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Karka (Cancer)

Changes during the day

from 09:03	karana Naga
from 19:05	tithi Shukla-pratipat
from 19:05	karana Kimstughna
from 19:23	nakshatra Magha
from 19:38	yoga Parigha

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:23
Sunrise	05:05
Noon	12:33
Sunset	20:00
End of twilight	20:42
Moonrise	04:45
Moonset	19:21
Day length	14 h 54 min

Sky

New moon (Amavasya)	19:05
Simha Sankranti	23:41 — the Sun enters Simha (Leo)

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 19:05	from 19:23

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Magha (19:23–20:00) is good for sowing, for root crops.
Chatushpada 05:05–09:03: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Naga 09:03–19:05: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Kimstughna 19:05–20:00: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

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 23:00 (17.08)–19:05
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Simha Sankranti · Surya

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

Rule: by the moment of Sankranti, 17:17–20:00
on the day the Sun enters the sign

Karkidaka Vavu · Pitris (ancestors)

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

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 23:00 (17.08)–19:05
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Adhika Masa
Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Anandadi: Amrita 05:05–19:23 Anandadi: Musala 19:23–05:07 (19.08)

Gandanta (nakshatra): 14:09–00:37 (19.08)
Gandanta (tithi): 18:45–19:26
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Ashlesha

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:53–04:29
Abhijit Muhurta	12:03–13:02
Vijaya Muhurta	15:02–16:01
Godhuli	20:00–20:18
Pradosha	20:00–21:49
Nishitha	00:15–00:52 (19.08)
Amrita Kalam	17:59–19:23

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	14:24–16:16
Yamaganda	05:05–06:57
Gulika Kalam	08:49–10:41
Dur Muhurta	10:04–11:03, 16:01–17:01
Varjyam	09:37–11:01

Haircut and shaving

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

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

Cutting hair, shaving	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Bathing, washing hair	average 08:17–17:01, 18:50–19:54

Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Ashlesha until 19:23, Magha from 19:23; tithi Amavasya until 19:05, Shukla-pratipat from 19:05; lagna Karka 05:05, Simha 05:17, Kanya 08:17, Tula 11:18, Vrischika 14:19, Dhanu 17:01, Makara 18:50, Kumbha 19:54

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Ashlesha (until 19:23) — physical affliction (suffering); Magha (from 19:23) — loss of property; Thursday — success.

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

Amavasya 05:05–19:05: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Sankranti at 23:41 — a Parva day: no haircuts or shaving on this day (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Cautions:

The Muhurta Chintamani warns: whoever shaves in Magha nakshatra 4 times a year puts their life in danger — frequent haircuts in this nakshatra are best avoided.
Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −2

Avoid starting important matters: Amavasya, Sankranti day

+1 Anandadi: Amrita 05:05–19:23+1 Yoga Variyana 05:05–19:38+1 Auspicious weekday0 Adhika Masa0 Chaturmasya0 Yoga Parigha 19:38–05:07 (19.08)0 Anandadi: Musala 19:23–05:07 (19.08)−1 Sankranti day−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 05:05–19:23−3 Amavasya 05:05–19:05

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

Panchanga at sunrise 05:05

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Auspicious weekday; cons: Anandadi: Kana, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
Month	Nija Shravana (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Prabhava (No. 1) · Shaka 2029 · Vikram 2164 more
Period	Chaturmasya

At sunrise 05:07

Tithi	1Shukla-pratipat (Nanda, Brahma) · until 15:14 more
Nakshatra	Magha, pada 2 (fierce, Pitris or Pitars - ancestors of the clan, forefathers, Ketu) · until 16:22 more Gandamula
Yoga	Parigha (“bolt, barrier”, inauspicious) · until 15:22 more
Karana	Kimstughna (fixed) · until 05:09 more
Vara	Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Simha (Leo)

Changes during the day

from 05:09	karana Bava
from 15:14	tithi Shukla-dvitya
from 15:14	karana Balava
from 15:22	yoga Shiva
from 16:22	nakshatra Purva-Phalguni
from 01:23 (20.08)	karana Kaulava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:25
Sunrise	05:07
Noon	12:33
Sunset	19:57
End of twilight	20:39
Moonrise	06:13
Moonset	19:48
Day length	14 h 50 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 15:14	from 16:22

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, Magha (05:07–16:22) is good for sowing, for root crops.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Phalguni (16:22–19:57) is good for root crops.
Kimstughna 05:07–05:09: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:07–15:14 Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 16:22–05:09 (20.08)

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 15:14–05:09 (20.08)

Anandadi: Siddhi 16:22–05:09 (20.08) Anandadi: Kana 05:07–16:22

Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Magha

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:54–04:31
Abhijit Muhurta	12:03–13:02
Vijaya Muhurta	15:01–16:00
Godhuli	19:57–20:16
Pradosha	19:57–21:48
Nishitha	00:15–00:52 (20.08)
Amrita Kalam	14:16–15:40

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	10:41–12:32
Yamaganda	16:15–18:06
Gulika Kalam	06:59–08:50
Dur Muhurta	08:05–09:05, 13:02–14:01
Varjyam	05:52–07:16, 23:26–00:51 (20.08)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 08:13–14:15, 15:14–19:57

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 08:13–14:15, 15:14–19:57
Cutting fingernails	average 08:13–14:15, 15:14–19:57
Cutting toenails	average 08:13–14:15, 18:47–19:50
Bathing, washing hair	average 08:13–19:57

Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Magha until 16:22, Purva-Phalguni from 16:22; tithi Shukla-pratipat until 15:14, Shukla-dvitya from 15:14; lagna Karka 05:07, Simha 05:13, Kanya 08:13, Tula 11:14, Vrischika 14:15, Dhanu 16:57, Makara 18:47, Kumbha 19:50

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Magha (until 16:22) — loss of property; Purva-Phalguni (from 16:22) — ill health; Friday — universal respect.

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = −2

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

+1 Auspicious weekday0 Auspicious tithi 15:14–05:09 (20.08)0 Yoga Shiva 15:22–05:09 (20.08)0 Anandadi: Siddhi 16:22–05:09 (20.08)0 Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 16:22–05:09 (20.08)0 Chaturmasya0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 15:14–05:09 (20.08) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:07–15:14 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Yoga Parigha 05:07–05:30−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 05:07–16:22−3 Anandadi: Kana 05:07–16:22

Panchanga at sunrise 05:07

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Yoga Siddha, Auspicious tithi; cons: Anandadi: Utpata, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
Month	Nija Shravana (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Prabhava (No. 1) · Shaka 2029 · Vikram 2164 more
Period	Chaturmasya

At sunrise 05:09

Tithi	2Shukla-dvitya (Bhadra, Vidhatr) · until 11:37 more
Nakshatra	Purva-Phalguni, pada 3 (fierce, Bhaga (Share, Distributor) - god of wealth and family, Venus) · until 13:35 more
Yoga	Shiva (“auspicious, benevolent”, auspicious) · until 11:18 more
Karana	Kaulava (movable) · until 11:37 more
Vara	Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Simha (Leo)

Changes during the day

from 11:18	yoga Siddha
from 11:37	tithi Shukla-tritya
from 11:37	karana Taitila
from 13:35	nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni
from 21:57	karana Gara

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:27
Sunrise	05:09
Noon	12:33
Sunset	19:55
End of twilight	20:37
Moonrise	07:40
Moonset	20:14
Day length	14 h 45 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 11:37	from 13:35

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Phalguni (05:09–13:35) is good for root crops.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Phalguni (13:35–19:55) is good for sowing.

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Festivals and periods

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 13:35–05:11 (21.08)

Anandadi: Lumbaka 05:09–13:35 Anandadi: Utpata 13:35–05:11 (21.08)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:56–04:33
Abhijit Muhurta	12:03–13:02
Vijaya Muhurta	15:00–15:59
Godhuli	19:55–20:14
Pradosha	19:55–21:46
Nishitha	00:15–00:52 (21.08)
Amrita Kalam	07:55–09:20, 04:44–06:11 (21.08)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	08:51–10:41
Yamaganda	14:23–16:14
Gulika Kalam	05:09–07:00
Dur Muhurta	05:09–06:08, 06:08–07:07
Varjyam	20:05–21:31

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 08:10–19:55

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 08:10–19:55
Cutting fingernails	average 08:10–19:55
Cutting toenails	average 11:37–19:55
Bathing, washing hair	average 08:10–19:55

Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Purva-Phalguni until 13:35, Uttara-Phalguni from 13:35; tithi Shukla-dvitya until 11:37, Shukla-tritya from 11:37; lagna Simha 05:09, Kanya 08:10, Tula 11:10, Vrischika 14:11, Dhanu 16:53, Makara 18:43, Kumbha 19:46

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Purva-Phalguni (until 13:35) — ill health; Uttara-Phalguni (from 13:35) — destruction of all diseases; Saturday — decline of physical strength.

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.

+1 Yoga Siddha 11:18–05:11 (21.08)+1 Auspicious tithi 05:09–11:370 Auspicious nakshatra 13:35–05:11 (21.08)0 Chaturmasya−1 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 13:35–05:11 (21.08)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 05:09–13:35−1 Anandadi: Utpata 13:35–05:11 (21.08)

Panchanga at sunrise 05:09

Summary	Best day — Amrita Siddhi Yoga, Yoga Siddha; auspicious time — after 11:14
Month	Nija Shravana (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Prabhava (No. 1) · Shaka 2029 · Vikram 2164 more
Period	Chaturmasya
Festivals	Hariyali Teej · Vinayaka Chaturthi · Chandra Darshan

At sunrise 05:11

Tithi	3Shukla-tritya (Jaya, Vishnu) · until 08:24 more
Nakshatra	Uttara-Phalguni, pada 3 (fixed, Aryaman (Lord of Hospitality), Sun) · until 11:14 more
Yoga	Siddha (“perfected, accomplished”, auspicious) · until 07:34 more
Karana	Gara (movable) · until 08:24 more
Vara	Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Kanya (Virgo)

Changes during the day

from 07:34	yoga Sadhya
from 08:24	tithi Shukla-chaturti
from 08:24	karana Vanija
from 11:14	nakshatra Hasta
from 18:59	karana Vishti
from 04:17 (22.08)	yoga Shubha

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:30
Sunrise	05:11
Noon	12:33
Sunset	19:53
End of twilight	20:34
Moonrise	09:05
Moonset	20:38
Day length	14 h 41 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 08:24	from 11:14

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Phalguni (05:11–11:14) is good for sowing.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Hasta (11:14–19:53) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 18:59–19:53: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

Hariyali Teej · Shiva and Parvati

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

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 11:37 (20.08)–08:24
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), 11:04–14:00
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Chandra Darshan · Chandra (the Moon)

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

Rule: first visible lunar crescent, 19:53–20:38
Crescent Moon above the horizon after sunset: 19:53–20:38

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day Amrita Siddhi Yoga 11:14–05:13 (22.08) Ravi Yoga 11:14–05:13 (22.08)

Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 05:11–08:24 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:24–05:13 (22.08)

Anandadi: Mitra 05:11–11:14 Anandadi: Manasa 11:14–05:13 (22.08)

Bhadra in the netherworld: 18:59–05:44 (22.08); Bhadra Mukha 19:04–20:51; Bhadra Puchha 04:40–05:44 (22.08)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:57–04:34
Abhijit Muhurta	12:03–13:01
Vijaya Muhurta	14:59–15:58
Godhuli	19:53–20:11
Pradosha	19:53–21:45
Nishitha	00:14–00:52 (22.08)
Amrita Kalam	04:44–06:11, 03:54–05:23 (22.08)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	18:02–19:53
Yamaganda	12:32–14:22
Gulika Kalam	16:12–18:02
Dur Muhurta	17:55–18:54
Varjyam	19:00–20:29

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 05:11–08:24

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 05:11–08:24
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 05:11–08:24
Bathing, washing hair	average 05:11–16:49, 18:39–19:42

Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni until 11:14, Hasta from 11:14; tithi Shukla-tritya until 08:24, Shukla-chaturti from 08:24; lagna Simha 05:11, Kanya 08:06, Tula 11:06, Vrischika 14:07, Dhanu 16:49, Makara 18:39, Kumbha 19:42

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Uttara-Phalguni (until 11:14) — destruction of all diseases; Hasta (from 11:14) — imparting radiance (to the person); Sunday — physical well-being.

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

Shukla-chaturti 08:24–19:53: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Best day · score S = +9

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

Auspicious time begins after 11:14

+4 Amrita Siddhi Yoga 11:14–05:13 (22.08)+2 Yoga Siddha 05:11–07:34+2 Ravi Yoga 11:14–05:13 (22.08)+1 Anandadi: Mitra 05:11–11:14+1 Auspicious nakshatra 05:11–11:14+1 Auspicious tithi 05:11–08:240 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 05:11–08:24 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Chaturmasya0 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:24–05:13 (22.08) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Vishti (Bhadra) 18:59–05:13 (22.08)−2 Rikta tithi 08:24–05:13 (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.

Panchanga at sunrise 05:11

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Kshaya tithi, Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra)
Month	Nija Shravana (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Prabhava (No. 1) · Shaka 2029 · Vikram 2164 more
Period	Chaturmasya
Festivals	Naga Panchami · Shravana Somvar

At sunrise 05:13

Tithi	4Shukla-chaturti (Rikta, Yama) · until 05:44 more
Nakshatra	Hasta, pada 4 (light, Savitar (Animating, Awakening), Moon) · until 09:27 more
Yoga	Shubha (“goodness, happiness”, auspicious) · until 01:32 (23.08) more
Karana	Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 05:44 more
Vara	Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Kanya (Virgo)

Changes during the day

from 05:44	tithi Shukla-panchami (kshaya: not present at any sunrise)
from 05:44	karana Bava
from 09:27	nakshatra Chitra
from 16:38	karana Balava
from 01:32 (23.08)	yoga Shukla
from 03:44 (23.08)	tithi Shukla-shashti
from 03:44 (23.08)	karana Kaulava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:32
Sunrise	05:13
Noon	12:32
Sunset	19:50
End of twilight	20:31
Moonrise	10:27
Moonset	21:04
Day length	14 h 36 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 05:44	from 09:27

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Hasta (05:13–09:27) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Chitra (09:27–19:50) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 05:13–05:44: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

Naga Panchami · Nagas

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

Rule: purvahna vyapini: before noon, 05:44–12:32
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 05:13–09:27

Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 09:27–05:15 (23.08) Hutashana Yoga 03:44–05:15 (23.08) Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:44–05:15 (23.08)

Anandadi: Vajra 05:13–09:27 Anandadi: Mudgara 09:27–05:15 (23.08)

Bhadra in the netherworld: 18:59 (21.08)–05:44; Bhadra Mukha 19:04–20:51 (21.08); Bhadra Puchha 04:40–05:44
Gandanta (tithi): 03:22–04:07 (23.08)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:58–04:36
Abhijit Muhurta	12:02–13:01
Vijaya Muhurta	14:58–15:56
Godhuli	19:50–20:09
Pradosha	19:50–21:43
Nishitha	00:14–00:52 (23.08)
Amrita Kalam	03:54–05:23, 02:15–03:46 (23.08)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	07:03–08:52
Yamaganda	10:42–12:32
Gulika Kalam	14:21–16:11
Dur Muhurta	13:01–13:59, 15:56–16:55
Varjyam	17:05–18:37

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 08:02–14:03, 18:35–19:38

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

Cutting hair, shaving	good 08:02–14:03, 18:35–19:38
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	good 08:02–14:03, 18:35–19:38
Bathing, washing hair	good 08:02–16:45, 18:35–19:38

Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Hasta until 09:27, Chitra from 09:27; tithi Shukla-chaturti until 05:44, Shukla-panchami from 05:44; lagna Simha 05:13, Kanya 08:02, Tula 11:02, Vrischika 14:03, Dhanu 16:45, Makara 18:35, Kumbha 19:38

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Hasta (until 09:27) — imparting radiance (to the person); Chitra (from 09:27) — improvement of well-being; Monday — clear, bright complexion.

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

Shukla-chaturti 05:13–05:44: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −1

Avoid starting important matters: Kshaya tithi

+2 Yoga Shubha 05:13–01:32 (23.08)+2 Ravi Yoga 05:13–09:27+1 Auspicious nakshatra 05:13–09:27+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 05:44–03:44 (23.08)0 Chaturmasya0 Vishti (Bhadra) 05:13–05:44−1 Anandadi: Vajra 05:13–09:27−2 Kshaya tithi−2 Rikta tithi 05:13–05:44−3 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 09:27–05:15 (23.08)

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

Panchanga at sunrise 05:13

Summary	Favourable day — Ravi Yoga, Anandadi: Dhwaja; auspicious time — after 08:21
Month	Nija Shravana (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Prabhava (No. 1) · Shaka 2029 · Vikram 2164 more
Period	Chaturmasya
Festivals	Skanda Shashti

At sunrise 05:15

Tithi	6Shukla-shashti (Nanda, Kartikeya) · until 02:28 (24.08) more
Nakshatra	Chitra, pada 4 (soft, Tvashtri (Heavenly Architect) or Vishwakarma (Vastu God), Mars) · until 08:21 more
Yoga	Shukla (“bright, pure”, auspicious) · until 23:24 more
Karana	Kaulava (movable) · until 15:00 more
Vara	Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Tula (Libra)

Changes during the day

from 08:21	nakshatra Swati
from 15:00	karana Taitila
from 23:24	yoga Brahma
from 02:28 (24.08)	tithi Shukla-saptami
from 02:28 (24.08)	karana Gara

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:34
Sunrise	05:15
Noon	12:32
Sunset	19:48
End of twilight	20:29
Moonrise	11:46
Moonset	21:32
Day length	14 h 32 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 08:21

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, Chitra (05:15–08:21) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Swati (08:21–19:48) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

more — lunar calendar for gardeners

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: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 03:44–02:28 (24.08)
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 08:21–05:17 (24.08)

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:15–02:28 (24.08) Hutashana Yoga 02:28–05:17 (24.08) Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 02:28–05:17 (24.08)

Anandadi: Dhwaja 08:21–05:17 (24.08) Anandadi: Dhwanksha 05:15–08:21

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:00–04:37
Abhijit Muhurta	12:02–13:01
Vijaya Muhurta	14:57–15:55
Godhuli	19:48–20:07
Pradosha	19:48–21:42
Nishitha	00:13–00:51 (24.08)
Amrita Kalam	23:19–00:54 (24.08)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	16:10–17:59
Yamaganda	08:53–10:42
Gulika Kalam	12:31–14:21
Dur Muhurta	08:10–09:08, 23:35–00:13 (24.08)
Varjyam	13:52–15:27

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 07:58–13:59, 18:31–19:34

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 07:58–13:59, 18:31–19:34
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 07:58–13:59, 18:31–19:34
Bathing, washing hair	average 07:58–16:41, 18:31–19:34

Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Chitra until 08:21, Swati from 08:21; tithi Shukla-shashti; lagna Simha 05:15, Kanya 07:58, Tula 10:58, Vrischika 13:59, Dhanu 16:41, Makara 18:31, Kumbha 19:34

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Chitra (until 08:21) — improvement of well-being; Swati (from 08:21) — relief from all suffering; Tuesday — harm to longevity.

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 08:21

+2 Ravi Yoga 08:21–05:17 (24.08)+1 Anandadi: Dhwaja 08:21–05:17 (24.08)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 05:15–08:21+1 Yoga Shukla 05:15–23:240 Chaturmasya0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:15–02:28 (24.08) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Anandadi: Dhwanksha 05:15–08:21−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)

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

Panchanga at sunrise 05:15

Summary	Best day — Yoga Brahma, Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi); auspicious time — after 08:00
Month	Nija Shravana (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Prabhava (No. 1) · Shaka 2029 · Vikram 2164 more
Period	Chaturmasya

At sunrise 05:17

Tithi	7Shukla-saptami (Bhadra, Indra) · until 01:59 (25.08) more
Nakshatra	Swati, pada 4 (movable, Waiu (Wind), Rahu) · until 08:00 more
Yoga	Brahma (“Brahma, sacred knowledge”, auspicious) · until 21:52 more
Karana	Gara (movable) · until 14:08 more
Vara	Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Tula (Libra)

Changes during the day

from 08:00	nakshatra Vishakha
from 14:08	karana Vanija
from 21:52	yoga Indra
from 01:59 (25.08)	tithi Shukla-ashtami
from 01:59 (25.08)	karana Vishti

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:36
Sunrise	05:17
Noon	12:32
Sunset	19:45
End of twilight	20:26
Moonrise	13:00
Moonset	22:05
Day length	14 h 28 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 08:00

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Swati (05:17–08:00) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Vishakha (08:00–19:45) is good for sowing, for root crops.

more — lunar calendar for gardeners

Festivals and periods

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 05:17–08:00 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:17–01:59 (25.08)

Hutashana Yoga 01:59–05:19 (25.08) Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 01:59–05:19 (25.08)

Anandadi: Prajapati 08:00–05:19 (25.08) Anandadi: Dhumra 05:17–08:00

Bhadra in the netherworld: 01:59–02:13 (25.08)
Bhadra in heaven: 02:13–14:01 (25.08); Bhadra Puchha 03:48–05:01 (25.08); Bhadra Mukha 05:01–07:02 (25.08)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:01–04:39
Abhijit Muhurta	none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday
Vijaya Muhurta	14:56–15:54
Godhuli	19:45–20:04
Pradosha	19:45–21:40
Nishitha	00:13–00:51 (25.08)
Amrita Kalam	23:27–01:04 (25.08)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	12:31–14:20
Yamaganda	07:06–08:54
Gulika Kalam	10:43–12:31
Dur Muhurta	12:02–13:00
Varjyam	13:41–15:19

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 05:17–07:54, 08:00–19:45

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 05:17–07:54, 08:00–19:45
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 05:17–07:54, 08:00–19:45
Bathing, washing hair	average 05:17–07:54, 08:00–19:45

Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Swati until 08:00, Vishakha from 08:00; tithi Shukla-saptami; lagna Simha 05:17, Kanya 07:54, Tula 10:54, Vrischika 13:55, Dhanu 16:37, Makara 18:27, Kumbha 19:30

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Swati (until 08:00) — relief from all suffering; Vishakha (from 08:00) — loss of money; Wednesday — favour of the authorities.

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Best day · score S = +8

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

Auspicious time begins after 08:00

+2 Yoga Brahma 05:17–21:52+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:17–01:59 (25.08)+1 Anandadi: Prajapati 08:00–05:19 (25.08)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 05:17–08:00+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 05:17–01:59 (25.08)0 Ravi Yoga 05:17–08:000 Chaturmasya0 Anandadi: Dhumra 05:17–08:00

Panchanga at sunrise 05:17

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Yoga Indra; cons: Krakacha Yoga, Vishti (Bhadra)
Month	Nija Shravana (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Prabhava (No. 1) · Shaka 2029 · Vikram 2164 more
Period	Chaturmasya
Festivals	Masik Durgashtami

At sunrise 05:19

Tithi	8Shukla-ashtami (Jaya, Vasus) · until 02:14 (26.08) more
Nakshatra	Vishakha, pada 4 (mixed, Indra and Agni, Jupiter) · until 08:24 more
Yoga	Indra (“Indra, lord”, auspicious) · until 20:56 more
Karana	Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 14:01 more
Vara	Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Vrischika (Scorpio)

Changes during the day

from 08:24	nakshatra Anuradha
from 14:01	karana Bava
from 20:56	yoga Vaidhriti
from 02:14 (26.08)	tithi Shukla-navami
from 02:14 (26.08)	karana Balava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:38
Sunrise	05:19
Noon	12:32
Sunset	19:43
End of twilight	20:23
Moonrise	14:08
Moonset	22:42
Day length	14 h 23 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 08:24

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Vishakha (05:19–08:24) is good for sowing, for root crops.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Anuradha (08:24–19:43) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 05:19–14:01: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

Masik Durgashtami · Durga

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

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 01:59–02:14 (26.08)
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 08:24–05:21 (26.08)

Krakacha Yoga 05:19–02:14 (26.08) Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:19–02:14 (26.08) Hutashana Yoga 02:14–05:21 (26.08) Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 02:14–05:21 (26.08)

Anandadi: Vardhamana 05:19–08:24 Anandadi: Ananda 08:24–05:21 (26.08)

Bhadra in heaven: 02:13–14:01; Bhadra Puchha 03:48–05:01; Bhadra Mukha 05:01–07:02

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:03–04:41
Abhijit Muhurta	12:02–13:00
Vijaya Muhurta	14:55–15:52
Godhuli	19:43–20:02
Pradosha	19:43–21:38
Nishitha	00:13–00:51 (26.08)
Amrita Kalam	22:38–00:18 (26.08)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	14:19–16:07
Yamaganda	05:19–07:07
Gulika Kalam	08:55–10:43
Dur Muhurta	10:07–11:05, 15:52–16:50
Varjyam	12:35–14:15

Haircut and shaving

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

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

Cutting hair, shaving	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Bathing, washing hair	good 08:24–16:33, 18:23–19:26

Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Vishakha until 08:24, Anuradha from 08:24; tithi Shukla-ashtami; lagna Simha 05:19, Kanya 07:50, Tula 10:50, Vrischika 13:51, Dhanu 16:33, Makara 18:23, Kumbha 19:26

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Vishakha (until 08:24) — loss of money; Anuradha (from 08:24) — loss of money. In general Anuradha is favourable, but not for the very first shaving, cutting or trimming of hair (“vapanam”); Thursday — success.

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

Shukla-ashtami 05:19–19:43: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = +2

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

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 08:24–05:21 (26.08)+2 Yoga Indra 05:19–20:56+1 Anandadi: Vardhamana 05:19–08:24+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious nakshatra 08:24–05:21 (26.08)0 Chaturmasya0 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:19–02:14 (26.08) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Ashtami 05:19–02:14 (26.08)−2 Vishti (Bhadra) 05:19–14:01−3 Krakacha Yoga 05:19–02:14 (26.08)

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

Panchanga at sunrise 05:19

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Vaidhriti, Rikta tithi
Month	Nija Shravana (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Prabhava (No. 1) · Shaka 2029 · Vikram 2164 more
Period	Chaturmasya

At sunrise 05:21

Tithi	9Shukla-navami (Rikta, Serpent (Naga)) · until 03:10 (27.08) more
Nakshatra	Anuradha, pada 4 (soft, Mitra (Friend), Saturn) · until 09:30 more
Yoga	Vaidhriti (“without support, discord”, inauspicious) · until 20:33 more
Karana	Balava (movable) · until 14:37 more
Vara	Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Vrischika (Scorpio)

Changes during the day

from 09:30	nakshatra Jyestha
from 14:37	karana Kaulava
from 20:33	yoga Vishkambha
from 03:10 (27.08)	tithi Shukla-dashami
from 03:10 (27.08)	karana Taitila

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:40
Sunrise	05:21
Noon	12:31
Sunset	19:40
End of twilight	20:21
Moonrise	15:08
Moonset	23:26
Day length	14 h 19 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 09:30

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Anuradha (05:21–09:30) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Jyestha (09:30–19:40) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

more — lunar calendar for gardeners

Festivals and periods

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 05:21–09:30 Ravi Yoga 09:30–05:23 (27.08)

Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:21–03:10 (27.08) Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 09:30–05:23 (27.08) Hutashana Yoga 03:10–05:23 (27.08)

Anandadi: Chara 09:30–05:23 (27.08) Anandadi: Rakshasa 05:21–09:30

Gandanta (nakshatra): 04:45–17:46 (27.08)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:04–04:42
Abhijit Muhurta	12:02–12:59
Vijaya Muhurta	14:54–15:51
Godhuli	19:40–20:00
Pradosha	19:40–21:37
Nishitha	00:12–00:51 (27.08)
Amrita Kalam	01:48–03:31 (27.08)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	10:43–12:31
Yamaganda	16:05–17:53
Gulika Kalam	07:08–08:56
Dur Muhurta	08:13–09:10, 12:59–13:57
Varjyam	15:31–17:14

Haircut and shaving

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

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

Cutting hair, shaving	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Bathing, washing hair	average 05:21–16:29, 18:19–19:22

Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Anuradha until 09:30, Jyestha from 09:30; tithi Shukla-navami; lagna Simha 05:21, Kanya 07:46, Tula 10:46, Vrischika 13:47, Dhanu 16:29, Makara 18:19, Kumbha 19:22

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Anuradha (until 09:30) — loss of money. In general Anuradha is favourable, but not for the very first shaving, cutting or trimming of hair (“vapanam”); Jyestha (from 09:30) — loss (reduction) of landed property (real estate); Friday — universal respect.

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

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

Cautions:

The Muhurta Chintamani warns: whoever shaves in Anuradha nakshatra 3 times a year puts their life in danger — frequent haircuts in this nakshatra are best avoided.
Jyeshtha: favourable for shaving according to the Muhurta Chintamani and B. V. Raman (the rating above follows the Kalaprakashika, where it is avoided).
Friday: B. V. Raman advises against cutting nails (the rating above is the site’s summary, which uses the same weekdays for nails as for haircuts, so Friday counts as auspicious).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = +1

Avoid starting important matters: Vaidhriti

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 05:21–09:30+2 Ravi Yoga 09:30–05:23 (27.08)+1 Anandadi: Chara 09:30–05:23 (27.08)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 05:21–09:30+1 Auspicious weekday0 Chaturmasya0 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 09:30–05:23 (27.08) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:21–03:10 (27.08) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 09:30–05:23 (27.08)−1 Anandadi: Rakshasa 05:21–09:30−2 Rikta tithi 05:21–03:10 (27.08)−3 Vaidhriti 05:21–20:33

Panchanga at sunrise 05:21

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Ravi Yoga, Auspicious 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	Prabhava (No. 1) · Shaka 2029 · Vikram 2164 more
Period	Chaturmasya

At sunrise 05:23

Tithi	10Shukla-dashami (Purna, Dharma) · until 04:39 (28.08) more
Nakshatra	Jyestha, pada 4 (sharp, Indra (Leader of the Gods), Mercury) · until 11:15 more Gandamula
Yoga	Vishkambha (“prop, bolt”, inauspicious) · until 20:37 more
Karana	Taitila (movable) · until 15:50 more
Vara	Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Vrischika (Scorpio)

Changes during the day

from 11:15	nakshatra Mula
from 15:50	karana Gara
from 20:37	yoga Priti
from 04:39 (28.08)	tithi Shukla-ekadashi
from 04:39 (28.08)	karana Vanija

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:43
Sunrise	05:23
Noon	12:31
Sunset	19:38
End of twilight	20:18
Moonrise	15:59
Moonset	none
Day length	14 h 14 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Jyestha (05:23–11:15) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Mula (11:15–19:38) is good for sowing, for root crops.

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Festivals and periods

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga all day

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:23–04:39 (28.08) Hutashana Yoga 04:39–05:25 (28.08)

Anandadi: Musala 05:23–11:15 Anandadi: Gada 11:15–05:25 (28.08)

Gandanta (nakshatra): 04:45–17:46
Gandanta (tithi): 04:13–05:05 (28.08)
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Jyestha
Surya Dagdha tithi: Shukla-dashami

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:05–04:44
Abhijit Muhurta	12:02–12:59
Vijaya Muhurta	14:53–15:50
Godhuli	19:38–19:57
Pradosha	19:38–21:35
Nishitha	00:12–00:51 (28.08)
Amrita Kalam	none on this day

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	08:57–10:44
Yamaganda	14:17–16:04
Gulika Kalam	05:23–07:10
Dur Muhurta	05:23–06:20, 06:20–07:17
Varjyam	none on this day

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 07:42–13:43, 18:15–19:18

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 07:42–13:43, 18:15–19:18
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 07:42–13:43, 18:15–19:18
Bathing, washing hair	average 07:42–16:26, 18:15–19:18

Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Jyestha until 11:15, Mula from 11:15; tithi Shukla-dashami; lagna Simha 05:23, Kanya 07:42, Tula 10:42, Vrischika 13:43, Dhanu 16:26, Makara 18:15, Kumbha 19:18

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Jyestha (until 11:15) — loss (reduction) of landed property (real estate); Mula (from 11:15) — ruin of the family; Saturday — decline of physical strength.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = −2

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

+2 Ravi Yoga all day+1 Auspicious tithi 05:23–04:39 (28.08)0 Chaturmasya0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:23–04:39 (28.08) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Anandadi: Musala 05:23–11:15−1 Gandanta 05:23–17:46−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Surya Dagdha tithi 05:23–04:39 (28.08)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 05:23–11:15

Panchanga at sunrise 05:23

Summary	Best day — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Ravi Yoga; auspicious time — after 13:29
Month	Nija Shravana (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Prabhava (No. 1) · Shaka 2029 · Vikram 2164 more
Period	Chaturmasya

At sunrise 05:25

Tithi	11Shukla-ekadashi (Nanda, Rudra) · until 06:33 (29.08) more the tithi will also last until tomorrow’s sunrise (tryahasparsha)
Nakshatra	Mula, pada 3 (sharp, Nirriti (Goddess of Destruction or Alakshmi), Ketu) · until 13:29 more Gandamula
Yoga	Priti (“love, affection”, auspicious) · until 21:03 more
Karana	Vanija (movable) · until 17:33 more
Vara	Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Dhanu (Sagittarius)

Changes during the day

from 13:29	nakshatra Purva-Ashadha
from 17:33	karana Vishti
from 21:03	yoga Ayushman

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:45
Sunrise	05:25
Noon	12:31
Sunset	19:35
End of twilight	20:15
Moonrise	16:43
Moonset	00:16
Day length	14 h 10 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 13:29

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Mula (05:25–13:29) is good for sowing, for root crops.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Ashadha (13:29–19:35) is good for root crops.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 17:33–19:35: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 05:25–13:29 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 05:25–13:29 Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 05:25–13:29

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) all day

Anandadi: Siddhi 05:25–13:29 Anandadi: Shubha 13:29–05:27 (29.08)

Bhadra in the netherworld: 17:33–06:33 (29.08); Bhadra Puchha 22:47–00:05 (29.08); Bhadra Mukha 00:05–02:14 (29.08)
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Mula

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:07–04:46
Abhijit Muhurta	12:02–12:58
Vijaya Muhurta	14:52–15:49
Godhuli	19:35–19:55
Pradosha	19:35–21:34
Nishitha	00:11–00:51 (29.08)
Amrita Kalam	06:29–08:14

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	17:49–19:35
Yamaganda	12:30–14:16
Gulika Kalam	16:03–17:49
Dur Muhurta	17:42–18:39
Varjyam	11:44–13:29, 00:07–01:54 (29.08)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 07:38–13:39, 18:11–19:14

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 07:38–13:39, 18:11–19:14
Cutting fingernails	bad throughout the daytime
Cutting toenails	average 07:38–13:39, 18:11–19:14
Bathing, washing hair	average 07:38–19:35

Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Mula until 13:29, Purva-Ashadha from 13:29; tithi Shukla-ekadashi; lagna Simha 05:25, Kanya 07:38, Tula 10:38, Vrischika 13:39, Dhanu 16:22, Makara 18:11, Kumbha 19:14

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Mula (until 13:29) — ruin of the family; Purva-Ashadha (from 13:29) — ruin of the family; Sunday — physical well-being.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Best day · score S = +6

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

Auspicious time begins after 13:29

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 05:25–13:29+2 Ravi Yoga 05:25–13:29+1 Anandadi: Siddhi 05:25–13:29+1 Yoga Priti 05:25–21:03+1 Auspicious tithi all day+1 Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 05:25–13:290 Chaturmasya0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) all day (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Vishti (Bhadra) 17:33–05:27 (29.08)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 05:25–13:29−2 Tryahasparsha

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

Panchanga at sunrise 05:25

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Anandadi: Utpata, Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi)
Month	Nija Shravana (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Prabhava (No. 1) · Shaka 2029 · Vikram 2164 more
Period	Chaturmasya
Festivals	Shravana Putrada Ekadashi (Pavitra) · Shravana Somvar

At sunrise 05:27

Tithi	11Shukla-ekadashi (Nanda, Rudra) · until 06:33 more vriddhi: the same tithi also prevailed at yesterday’s sunrise
Nakshatra	Purva-Ashadha, pada 3 (fierce, Varuna, Venus) · until 16:05 more
Yoga	Ayushman (“long-lived”, auspicious) · until 21:44 more
Karana	Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 06:33 more
Vara	Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Dhanu (Sagittarius)

Changes during the day

from 06:33	tithi Shukla-dvadashi
from 06:33	karana Bava
from 16:05	nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha
from 19:38	karana Balava
from 21:44	yoga Saubhagya

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:47
Sunrise	05:27
Noon	12:30
Sunset	19:33
End of twilight	20:12
Moonrise	17:18
Moonset	01:13
Day length	14 h 06 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 06:33	from 16:05

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Ashadha (05:27–16:05) is good for root crops.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Ashadha (16:05–19:33) is good for sowing.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 05:27–06:33: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

Shravana Putrada Ekadashi (Pavitra) · Vishnu

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

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 04:39 (28.08)–06:33
Ekadashi prevails at two sunrises, but on the first day Dashami extends into Arunodaya — everyone fasts on the second day
Parana (breaking the fast): 05:29–08:17 (30.08)

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

Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:27–06:33 Krakacha Yoga 05:27–06:33 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:33–05:29 (30.08)

Anandadi: Utpata 05:27–16:05 Anandadi: Mrityu 16:05–05:29 (30.08)

Bhadra in the netherworld: 17:33 (28.08)–06:33; Bhadra Puchha 22:47 (28.08)–00:05; Bhadra Mukha 00:05–02:14

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:08–04:47
Abhijit Muhurta	12:02–12:58
Vijaya Muhurta	14:51–15:47
Godhuli	19:33–19:53
Pradosha	19:33–21:32
Nishitha	00:11–00:51 (30.08)
Amrita Kalam	10:46–12:32

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	07:13–08:58
Yamaganda	10:44–12:30
Gulika Kalam	14:16–16:01
Dur Muhurta	12:58–13:54, 15:47–16:44
Varjyam	01:02–02:49 (30.08)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 18:07–19:10

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

Cutting hair, shaving	good 18:07–19:10
Cutting fingernails	average 07:34–13:35, 16:05–19:33
Cutting toenails	good 18:07–19:10
Bathing, washing hair	good 07:34–16:18, 18:07–19:10

Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Purva-Ashadha until 16:05, Uttara-Ashadha from 16:05; tithi Shukla-ekadashi until 06:33, Shukla-dvadashi from 06:33; lagna Simha 05:27, Kanya 07:34, Tula 10:34, Vrischika 13:35, Dhanu 16:18, Makara 18:07, Kumbha 19:10

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Purva-Ashadha (until 16:05) — ruin of the family; Uttara-Ashadha (from 16:05) — improved health; Monday — clear, bright complexion.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −3

+1 Yoga Ayushman 05:27–21:44+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 05:27–06:330 Auspicious nakshatra 16:05–05:29 (30.08)0 Chaturmasya0 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:27–06:330 Vishti (Bhadra) 05:27–06:330 Krakacha Yoga 05:27–06:33−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 05:27–16:05−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:33–05:29 (30.08)−3 Anandadi: Utpata 05:27–16:05

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

Panchanga at sunrise 05:27

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Anandadi: Manasa, Auspicious nakshatra; cons: Dagdha Yoga (weekday and 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	Prabhava (No. 1) · Shaka 2029 · Vikram 2164 more
Period	Chaturmasya
Festivals	Bhauma Pradosha

At sunrise 05:29

Tithi	12Shukla-dvadashi (Bhadra, Sun (Ravi)) · until 08:46 more
Nakshatra	Uttara-Ashadha, pada 2 (fixed, Vishva-Deva (All Gods), Sun) · until 18:55 more
Yoga	Saubhagya (“good fortune, marital happiness”, auspicious) · until 22:35 more
Karana	Balava (movable) · until 08:46 more
Vara	Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Makara (Capricorn)

Changes during the day

from 08:46	tithi Shukla-triodashi
from 08:46	karana Kaulava
from 18:55	nakshatra Shravana
from 21:56	karana Taitila
from 22:35	yoga Shobhana

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:49
Sunrise	05:29
Noon	12:30
Sunset	19:30
End of twilight	20:10
Moonrise	17:48
Moonset	02:13
Day length	14 h 01 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 08:46	from 18:55

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Ashadha (05:29–18:55) is good for sowing.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Shravana (18:55–19:30) is good for sowing.

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Festivals and periods

Bhauma Pradosha · Shiva

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

Rule: pradosha vyapini: 3 muhurtas after sunset, 19:30–21:30
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Tripushkar Yoga 05:29–08:46 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:46–05:31 (31.08) Ravi Yoga 18:55–05:31 (31.08)

Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 05:29–18:55

Anandadi: Manasa 05:29–12:12 Anandadi: Padma 12:12–20:43 Anandadi: Lumbaka 20:43–05:31 (31.08)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:09–04:49
Abhijit Muhurta	12:01–12:58
Vijaya Muhurta	14:50–15:46
Godhuli	19:30–19:50
Pradosha	19:30–21:30
Nishitha	00:10–00:50 (31.08)
Amrita Kalam	11:46–13:33

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	16:00–17:45
Yamaganda	08:59–10:44
Gulika Kalam	12:29–14:15
Dur Muhurta	08:17–09:13, 23:30–00:10 (31.08)
Varjyam	23:25–01:13 (31.08)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 07:30–19:30

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 07:30–19:30
Cutting fingernails	average 07:30–13:31, 18:03–19:06
Cutting toenails	average 07:30–19:30
Bathing, washing hair	average 07:30–19:30

Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha until 18:55, Shravana from 18:55; tithi Shukla-dvadashi until 08:46, Shukla-triodashi from 08:46; lagna Simha 05:29, Kanya 07:30, Tula 10:30, Vrischika 13:31, Dhanu 16:14, Makara 18:03, Kumbha 19:06

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Uttara-Ashadha (until 18:55) — improved health; Shravana (from 18:55) — bodily development (physical growth); Tuesday — harm to longevity.

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: Manasa 05:29–12:12+1 Auspicious nakshatra 05:29–18:55+1 Yoga Saubhagya 05:29–22:35+1 Auspicious tithi 08:46–05:31 (31.08)0 Ravi Yoga 18:55–05:31 (31.08)0 Chaturmasya0 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:46–05:31 (31.08) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Tripushkar Yoga 05:29–08:46−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−3 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 05:29–18:55

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

Panchanga at sunrise 05:29

Summary	Best day — Ravi Yoga, Anandadi: Chhatra; auspicious time — until 11:08
Month	Nija Shravana (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Prabhava (No. 1) · Shaka 2029 · Vikram 2164 more
Period	Chaturmasya
Festivals	Onam (Thiruvonam)

At sunrise 05:31

Tithi	13Shukla-triodashi (Jaya, God of Love) · until 11:08 more
Nakshatra	Shravana, pada 2 (movable, Shri Vishnu, Moon) · until 21:53 more
Yoga	Shobhana (“splendid, beautiful”, auspicious) · until 23:31 more
Karana	Taitila (movable) · until 11:08 more
Vara	Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Makara (Capricorn)

Changes during the day

from 11:08	tithi Shukla-chaturdashi
from 11:08	karana Gara
from 21:53	nakshatra Dhanishtha
from 23:31	yoga Atiganda
from 00:21 (01.09)	karana Vanija

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:51
Sunrise	05:31
Noon	12:30
Sunset	19:28
End of twilight	20:07
Moonrise	18:13
Moonset	03:16
Day length	13 h 57 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 11:08

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, Shravana (05:31–19:28) is good for sowing.
Shukla-chaturdashi 11:08–19:28: according to the Kalaprakashika, ploughing on Chaturdashi puts the owner’s life in danger.

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Festivals and periods

Onam (Thiruvonam) · Vamana and King Mahabali

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

Rule: nakshatra 6 ghatis after sunrise, 07:55
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 05:31–21:53

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:31–11:08 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 21:53–05:33 (01.09)

Anandadi: Chhatra 05:31–21:53 Anandadi: Mitra 21:53–05:33 (01.09)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:11–04:51
Abhijit Muhurta	none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday
Vijaya Muhurta	14:49–15:45
Godhuli	19:28–19:48
Pradosha	19:28–21:29
Nishitha	00:10–00:50 (01.09)
Amrita Kalam	10:12–12:00

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	12:29–14:14
Yamaganda	07:15–09:00
Gulika Kalam	10:45–12:29
Dur Muhurta	12:01–12:57
Varjyam	02:23–04:11 (01.09)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 07:26–11:08

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	good 07:26–11:08
Cutting fingernails	average 05:31–11:08
Cutting toenails	good 07:26–11:08
Bathing, washing hair	good 07:26–11:08

Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Shravana; tithi Shukla-triodashi until 11:08, Shukla-chaturdashi from 11:08; lagna Simha 05:31, Kanya 07:26, Tula 10:26, Vrischika 13:27, Dhanu 16:10, Makara 17:59, Kumbha 19:02

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

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

Shukla-chaturdashi 11:08–19:28: 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 = +6

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

Auspicious time ends by 11:08

+2 Ravi Yoga 05:31–21:53+1 Anandadi: Chhatra 05:31–21:53+1 Auspicious nakshatra 05:31–21:53+1 Yoga Shobhana 05:31–23:31+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 05:31–11:080 Chaturmasya0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:31–11:08 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Rikta tithi 11:08–05:33 (01.09)

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

Panchanga at sunrise 05:31

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

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

Prabhava (No. 1 of 60, “origin, beginning”) — A year of beginnings: traditionally, abundant rains and harvests, a time for sacrifices and auspicious undertakings.
Northern samvatsara: Vrisha (No. 15)
Shaka Samvat 2029 · Vikram Samvat 2164 · Kali Yuga 5208
Next year — Vibhava, from the new moon before Ugadi (the start of Chaitra) 11.04.2108
In South India (Shaka Samvat, lunar reckoning) the years of the 60-year cycle follow one another without a break, and the name of the year changes at Ugadi — at the start of Chaitra, on the first tithi of the bright half.

Shukla-triodashi (13, waxing Moon)
Group: Jaya. Deity: God of Love.
The thirteenth lunar day is ruled by the God of love, which is favorable for establishing friendly relations, sensual pleasures, as well as celebrations.

Mula (19)
Meaning: Root
Symbol: Roots, elephant goad, lion's tail (panicle)
Deity: Nirriti (Goddess of Destruction or Alakshmi)
Type: sharp (tikshna, daruna) — For drastic actions: surgery, severing ties, taming, exorcism, fighting diseases and enemies; unsuitable for other auspicious undertakings (the exception is weddings: Mula is among the nakshatras for marriage).
Vimshottari lord: Ketu
Shakti: destroy, crush (also the ability to destroy destruction)

Vaidhriti (27) — “without support, discord”
One of the two most inauspicious yogas: worldly undertakings are not begun in it at all; good for fasting, prayer and spiritual practice.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Shukla-triodashi
no pruning or felling

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

Shukla-chaturdashi
not good for sowing seeds, for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else

Adhika Masa
An intercalary lunar month (Purushottama Masa): annual festivals move to the following Nija month (except Ganga Dussehra: in a year with Adhika Jyeshtha it is observed in the intercalary month); not a time for new undertakings — weddings, housewarmings, new vows. Good for japa, scripture reading and charity.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

How it is calculated: following the South Indian tradition (Tamil Nadu, Kerala), as Drik Panchang does — the daytime from sunrise to sunset (upper limb of the disc, with refraction) is divided into 8 parts, and Rahu Kalam is part 2 (Mon 2, Sat 3, Fri 4, Wed 5, Thu 6, Tue 7, Sun 8).
Another tradition — Kala Vela: the eighth parts of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order starting from the lord of the day, while the eighth part, the last before sunset, is “empty”, without a lord; in this tradition it is given to Rahu — today {y} (on Sundays it coincides with the calculation above).
Yet another tradition — printed panchangas: a nominal day of 6:00–18:00, so Rahu Kalam always falls at the same clock time — today 07:30–09:00; if the nominal 6:00–18:00 day is counted in local mean time — 07:59–09:29 by the clock. Far from India this is a rough approximation.
Using the rising and setting of the centre of the disc without refraction (old Siddhantic panchangas): {x}.
At night Rahu Kalam is usually not reckoned (the translator of the Kalaprakashika, 1917: “it occurs only in the daytime”); a few divide the night into 8 parts as well, but there is no generally accepted order of the night parts. In North India, Choghadiya is more often consulted to choose the hour.

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

How it is calculated: the eighths of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day; Yamaganda (Yamaghantaka) is Jupiter’s portion, today part 4. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 10:30–12:00.

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

How it is calculated: Saturn’s portion among the eighths of the daytime (planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day), today part 6. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 13:30–15:00. According to a note by the translator of the Kalaprakashika, Gulika is not considered inauspicious: it is even good for reaping, gathering grain, trade, medical treatment, repaying debts and a number of other activities; the view that whatever is begun during Gulika will repeat itself is a popular (mainly Tamil) belief.

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

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

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

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

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

Monday
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Mula
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Purva-Ashadha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

Shukla-triodashi
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-chaturdashi
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

Karka
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut

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

Kanya
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut

Tula
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut

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

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

Makara
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut

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

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

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

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

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

Adhika Masa
An intercalary lunar month: not for weddings, housewarmings or major new undertakings; good for spiritual practice.

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

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

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

Vaidhriti
The nitya yoga of “discord” is in force for most of the day: worldly undertakings are postponed, and the day suits fasting, prayer and spiritual practice.

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

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

Vishkambha (1) — “prop, bolt”
Inauspicious: portends obstacles. If a matter cannot be postponed, the first 3 ghatis of the yoga (about 1 h 12 min) are skipped.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

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

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

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

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

Shukla-chaturdashi
not good for sowing seeds, for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else

nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha
Planting and sowing are allowed.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

How it is calculated: following the South Indian tradition (Tamil Nadu, Kerala), as Drik Panchang does — the daytime from sunrise to sunset (upper limb of the disc, with refraction) is divided into 8 parts, and Rahu Kalam is part 7 (Mon 2, Sat 3, Fri 4, Wed 5, Thu 6, Tue 7, Sun 8).
Another tradition — Kala Vela: the eighth parts of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order starting from the lord of the day, while the eighth part, the last before sunset, is “empty”, without a lord; in this tradition it is given to Rahu — today {y} (on Sundays it coincides with the calculation above).
Yet another tradition — printed panchangas: a nominal day of 6:00–18:00, so Rahu Kalam always falls at the same clock time — today 15:00–16:30; if the nominal 6:00–18:00 day is counted in local mean time — 15:29–16:59 by the clock. Far from India this is a rough approximation.
Using the rising and setting of the centre of the disc without refraction (old Siddhantic panchangas): {x}.
At night Rahu Kalam is usually not reckoned (the translator of the Kalaprakashika, 1917: “it occurs only in the daytime”); a few divide the night into 8 parts as well, but there is no generally accepted order of the night parts. In North India, Choghadiya is more often consulted to choose the hour.

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

How it is calculated: the eighths of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day; Yamaganda (Yamaghantaka) is Jupiter’s portion, today part 3. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 09:00–10:30.

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

How it is calculated: Saturn’s portion among the eighths of the daytime (planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day), today part 5. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 12:00–13:30. According to a note by the translator of the Kalaprakashika, Gulika is not considered inauspicious: it is even good for reaping, gathering grain, trade, medical treatment, repaying debts and a number of other activities; the view that whatever is begun during Gulika will repeat itself is a popular (mainly Tamil) belief.

Tuesday
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Uttara-Ashadha
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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).

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Wednesday
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shravana
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Purnima
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Krishna-pratipat
digging, plowing, planting trees

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Thursday
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Dhanishtha
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-pratipat
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Friday
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shatabhisha
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-dvitya
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Krishna-tritya
any undertakings

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Saturday
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-tritya
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Krishna-tritya
any undertakings

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

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

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

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

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

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

How it is calculated: following the South Indian tradition (Tamil Nadu, Kerala), as Drik Panchang does — the daytime from sunrise to sunset (upper limb of the disc, with refraction) is divided into 8 parts, and Rahu Kalam is part 8 (Mon 2, Sat 3, Fri 4, Wed 5, Thu 6, Tue 7, Sun 8).
Another tradition — Kala Vela: the eighth parts of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order starting from the lord of the day, while the eighth part, the last before sunset, is “empty”, without a lord; in this tradition it is given to Rahu — today {y} (on Sundays it coincides with the calculation above).
Yet another tradition — printed panchangas: a nominal day of 6:00–18:00, so Rahu Kalam always falls at the same clock time — today 16:30–18:00; if the nominal 6:00–18:00 day is counted in local mean time — 16:59–18:29 by the clock. Far from India this is a rough approximation.
Using the rising and setting of the centre of the disc without refraction (old Siddhantic panchangas): {x}.
At night Rahu Kalam is usually not reckoned (the translator of the Kalaprakashika, 1917: “it occurs only in the daytime”); a few divide the night into 8 parts as well, but there is no generally accepted order of the night parts. In North India, Choghadiya is more often consulted to choose the hour.

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

How it is calculated: the eighths of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day; Yamaganda (Yamaghantaka) is Jupiter’s portion, today part 5. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 12:00–13:30.

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

How it is calculated: Saturn’s portion among the eighths of the daytime (planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day), today part 7. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 15:00–16:30. According to a note by the translator of the Kalaprakashika, Gulika is not considered inauspicious: it is even good for reaping, gathering grain, trade, medical treatment, repaying debts and a number of other activities; the view that whatever is begun during Gulika will repeat itself is a popular (mainly Tamil) belief.

Sunday
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Purva-Bhadra
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-chaturti
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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

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

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

nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra
Planting and sowing are allowed.

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

Krishna-panchami
any undertakings

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

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

Uttara-Bhadra
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-panchami
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

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

Dhriti (8) — “steadfastness, firmness”
Auspicious: lasting and long-term matters, laying foundations and building, vows.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

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

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

Krishna-panchami
any undertakings

Krishna-shashti
plowing the ground

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

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

Revati
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-shashti
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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

Shula (9) — “spear, sharp pain”
Inauspicious: disputes and pain; the first 5 ghatis (about 2 h) are skipped.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

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

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

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

Krishna-shashti
plowing the ground

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

Krishna-saptami
soaking seeds is allowed, digging the ground

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

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

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

Ashwini
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-saptami
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

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

Ganda (10) — “danger, knot”
Inauspicious: difficulties and obstacles; the first 6 ghatis (about 2 h 24 min) are skipped.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

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

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

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

Krishna-saptami
soaking seeds is allowed, digging the ground

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

Krishna-ashtami
tillage and sowing are forbidden

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

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

Bharani
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-ashtami
0 — does not affect the haircut rating

Vriddhi (11) — “growth, increase”
Auspicious: investments, trade, savings, starting ventures that are meant to grow.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

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

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

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

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

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

Krishna-ashtami
tillage and sowing are forbidden

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

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

Jwalamukhi Yoga
“Fire-breathing” yoga: the 1st tithi with Mula, the 5th with Bharani, the 8th with Krittika, the 9th with Rohini, the 10th with Ashlesha. Especially harmful for weddings, housewarmings, sowing and beginning studies.

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

Krittika
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-navami
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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

Dhruva (12) — “fixed, constant (the Pole Star)”
Auspicious: everything lasting — foundations, building, planting, long-term commitments.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

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

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

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

nakshatra Rohini
Planting and sowing are allowed.

Krishna-dashami
any undertakings

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

Rohini
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-dashami
0 — does not affect the haircut rating

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

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

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

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

nakshatra Rohini
Planting and sowing are allowed.

Krishna-dashami
any undertakings

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

Krishna-ekadashi
plowing, pruning and weeding

Mrigashirsha
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-ekadashi
0 — does not affect the haircut rating

Harshana (14) — “delighting”
Auspicious: festivals, joyful occasions, rest and recreation.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

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

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

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

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

Krishna-ekadashi
plowing, pruning and weeding

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

Krishna-dvadashi
neutral

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

Ardra
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-dvadashi
0 — does not affect the haircut rating

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

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

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

Punarvasu (7)
Meaning: Successful, magnificent, two for riches
Symbol: Arrow or quiver of arrows, rarely: rainbow
Deity: Aditi
Type: movable (chara, chala) — For journeys and moving house, buying vehicles, gardening, quick and temporary changes.
Vimshottari lord: Jupiter
Shakti: give the gaining of profit (property, wealth), growth

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

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

Krishna-dvadashi
neutral

Krishna-trayodashi
no pruning or felling

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

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

Punarvasu
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-trayodashi
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Siddhi (16) — “success, accomplishment”
Especially auspicious: success in any undertaking, study and spiritual practice.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

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

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

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

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

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

Pushya
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-chaturdashi
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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

Vyatipata
The nitya yoga of “calamity” is in force for most of the day: worldly undertakings are postponed, but the day is good for holy baths, dana, japa and ancestor rites.

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

Ashlesha (9)
Meaning: Wrapping around (like a snake), hugging
Symbol: Curled snake
Deity: Naga - the lord of snakes (Sharpa)
Type: sharp (tikshna, daruna) — For drastic actions: surgery, severing ties, taming, exorcism, fighting diseases and enemies; unsuitable for other auspicious undertakings (the exception is weddings: Mula is among the nakshatras for marriage).
Vimshottari lord: Mercury
Shakti: cause suffering with poison, paralyze

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

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

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

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

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

nakshatra 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

Shukla-pratipat
digging, plowing, planting trees

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

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

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

Ashlesha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Magha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Amavasya
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-pratipat
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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

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

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

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

Magha (10)
Meaning: Powerful, sufficient
Symbol: Throne, palanquin, royal canopy
Deity: Pitris or Pitars - ancestors of the clan, forefathers
Type: fierce (ugra, krura) — For destructive and dangerous tasks: demolition, work with fire and weapons, disputes; unsuitable for other auspicious undertakings (the exception is weddings: Magha is among the nakshatras for marriage).
Vimshottari lord: Ketu
Shakti: leave the body (temporarily or completely), give transformation similar to death

Kimstughna (fixed)
Deity: Vayu (Marut)
Fixed, but auspicious: good for auspicious ceremonies, offerings and homa, work for prosperity and livelihood.
A karana is half a tithi; there are 60 of them in a lunar month.

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

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

Shukla-pratipat
digging, plowing, planting trees

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

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

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

Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra)
An additional auspicious combination of weekday and nakshatra, not given in all panchangas: Sun — Mula, Mon — Dhanishtha, Tue — Uttara Bhadrapada, Wed — Krittika, Thu — Punarvasu, Fri — Purva Phalguni, Sat — Swati.

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

Purva-Phalguni
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-dvitya
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

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

Purva-Phalguni (11)
Meaning: Prior red
Symbol: Headboard, rarely: hammock, ficus
Deity: Bhaga (Share, Distributor) - god of wealth and family
Type: fierce (ugra, krura) — For destructive and dangerous tasks: demolition, work with fire and weapons, disputes; unsuitable for other auspicious undertakings (the exception is weddings: Magha is among the nakshatras for marriage).
Vimshottari lord: Venus
Shakti: give reproduction, the receiving of fruit

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

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

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

Shukla-tritya
any undertakings

nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni
Planting and sowing are allowed.

Uttara-Phalguni
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-tritya
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Siddha (21) — “perfected, accomplished”
Especially auspicious: success of undertakings, gaining knowledge and receiving initiations.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

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

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

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

nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni
Planting and sowing are allowed.

Shukla-tritya
any undertakings

Shukla-chaturti
felling trees, for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else

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

Hasta
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-chaturti
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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

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

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

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

Shukla-chaturti
felling trees, for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else

Shukla-panchami
do not fell trees, any undertakings

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

Hutashana Yoga
“Fiery” tithi of the weekday: Sun — 12, Mon — 6, Tue — 7, Wed — 8, Thu — 9, Fri — 10, Sat — 11. Portends losses, quarrels and harm; new undertakings are avoided.

Chitra
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-panchami
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

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

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

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

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

Swati
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-shashti
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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

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

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

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

Shukla-saptami
soaking seeds is allowed, farming

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

Vishakha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-saptami
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

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

Indra (26) — “Indra, lord”
Especially auspicious: power and administration, taking office, dealings with influential patrons.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

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

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

Shukla-ashtami
tillage and sowing are forbidden

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

Anuradha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-ashtami
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-navami (9, waxing Moon)
Group: Rikta. Deity: Serpent (Naga).
The serpent (Naga) patronizes the ninth lunar day, which is suitable for struggle, destruction, coercion and for efforts to overcome obstacles.

Anuradha (17)
Meaning: Following Radha, success
Symbol: Lotus flower, row, furrow or rut
Deity: Mitra (Friend)
Type: soft (mridu, maitra) — For arts and music, friendship and love, new clothes and jewellery, weddings and festivals.
Vimshottari lord: Saturn
Shakti: give worship (whence abundance and honor, worthy relationships and popularity)

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

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

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

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

Jyestha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-navami
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-dashami (10, waxing Moon)
Group: Purna. Deity: Dharma.
The tenth lunar day is patronized by Dharma, which favors virtuous deeds, religious events, spiritual practices, as well as other pious activities. You can start any important work.

Jyestha (18)
Meaning: Born before (eldest, chief)
Symbol: Umbrella or earring, amulet, necklace
Deity: Indra (Leader of the Gods)
Type: sharp (tikshna, daruna) — For drastic actions: surgery, severing ties, taming, exorcism, fighting diseases and enemies; unsuitable for other auspicious undertakings (the exception is weddings: Mula is among the nakshatras for marriage).
Vimshottari lord: Mercury
Shakti: rise up and win, draw strength in battle (looking for the limits of fearlessness)

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

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

Shukla-dashami
any undertakings

Shukla-dashami
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

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

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

Shukla-ekadashi
pruning and weeding

Shukla-ekadashi
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

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

Shukla-ekadashi
pruning and weeding

Shukla-dvadashi
neutral

Shukla-dvadashi
0 — does not affect the haircut rating

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

Shukla-triodashi
no pruning or felling

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

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

Shukla-triodashi
no pruning or felling