Panchanga Calendar

August 2115

SamvatsaraYuva (9)MonthShravana → Adhika Bhadrapada from 20.08RituVarshaAyanaDakshinayanaPlace55°45′ N 37°35′ E, UTC+3 changeAyanamsaLahiri

August 2115 falls, in the lunar calendar (amanta), within the months Shravana (until 19.08), Adhika Bhadrapada (from 20.08). Adhika Bhadrapada — intercalary month: annual festivals are, as a rule, moved to the following (Nija) month; no major undertakings are begun in it. Periods: all month — Chaturmasya. Major festivals: 5.08 Raksha Bandhan; 12.08 Krishna Janmashtami.

Mon

Tue

Wed

Thu

Fri

Sat

Sun

1Jye11Putrada Ekadashi

2Mul12Varalakshmi

3PAsh13

4UAsh14after 17:22

5UAsh15Raksha Bandhan

6Shra1

7Dhan2

8Shat3Kajari Teej

9PBh4Sankashti

10UBh5

11Rev6

12Ashw7Janmashtami

13Bhar8Janmashtami Vaish.

14Krit9

15Roh10

16Mrig11until 11:15

17Ard12Shani Pradosha

18Pun13Masik Shivaratri

19Ashl14Somvati Amavasya

20Mag1Chandra Darshan

21PPh2

22UPh3

23Has4Vinayaka Chaturthi

24Chit5Skanda Shashti

25Swa6until 16:42

26Vish7

27Anu8Masik Durgashtami

28Jye9

29Mul10after 09:28

30Mul11until 13:22

31PAsh12

Day ratingBest daysFavourableOrdinaryAvoid new venturesUnfavourable

MarkersAdhika Masaafter / until HH:MM

Moon5Waxing Moon5Waning Moon15Purnima30Amavasya

Nakshatra typesfixedsoftlightmovablesharpfiercemixed

Icons this month (20)

EkadashiVaralakshmiPradoshaRaksha Bandhanday of Purnima (full moon fast and puja)Shravana SomvarKajari TeejSankashtiJanmashtamiKalashtamiTripushkar YogaRavi Pushya YogaShivaratriday of Amavasya (ancestor rites)SankrantiChandra Darshanmoment of the new moon (see the time in the “Sky this month” card)Vinayaka ChaturthiSkanda ShashtiGoddess (Durga, Kali)

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

5.08 Mon — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Anandadi: Siddhi, Auspicious nakshatra after 06:38
Shravana (movable): for journeys and moving house, buying vehicles, gardening, quick and temporary changes.
16.08 Fri — Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Anandadi: Manasa, Auspicious nakshatra until 11:15
Mrigashirsha (soft): for arts and music, friendship and love, new clothes and jewellery, weddings and festivals.
21.08 Wed — Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Anandadi: Sthira, Yoga Shiva
Purva-Phalguni (fierce): for destructive and dangerous tasks: demolition, work with fire and weapons, disputes.
Adhika Masa: not for weddings, housewarmings or major new undertakings; good for spiritual practice.

Festivals

1.08 Thu Shravana Putrada Ekadashi (Pavitra)
2.08 Fri Varalakshmi Vrat
2.08 Fri Pradosha Vrat
5.08 Mon Raksha Bandhan
5.08 Mon Shravana Purnima (Narali Purnima)
5.08 Mon Shravana Somvar
8.08 Thu Kajari Teej
9.08 Fri Sankashti Chaturthi (Heramba)
12.08 Mon Krishna Janmashtami
13.08 Tue Janmashtami (Vaishnavas, ISKCON)
13.08 Tue Kalashtami
13.08 Tue Nandotsava, Dahi Handi
16.08 Fri Aja Ekadashi (Annada)
17.08 Sat Shani Pradosha
18.08 Sun Masik Shivaratri
19.08 Mon Shravana Amavasya (Pithori, Pola)
19.08 Mon Somvati Amavasya
19.08 Mon Simha Sankranti
20.08 Tue Chandra Darshan
23.08 Fri Vinayaka Chaturthi
24.08 Sat Skanda Shashti
27.08 Tue Masik Durgashtami
30.08 Fri Padmini Ekadashi (Kamala)

Special muhurta yogas

4.08 Sun Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day
5.08 Mon Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:51–04:43 (06.08)
6.08 Tue Dwipushkar Yoga 21:19–04:45 (07.08)
11.08 Sun Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 15:27–04:54 (12.08)
13.08 Tue Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 15:28–04:58 (14.08)
14.08 Wed Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day
17.08 Sat Tripushkar Yoga 08:55–13:02
18.08 Sun Ravi Pushya Yoga 06:18–03:34 (19.08)
18.08 Sun Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 06:18–03:34 (19.08)
24.08 Sat Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 18:43–05:19 (25.08)
25.08 Sun Tripushkar Yoga 19:44–05:21 (26.08)
26.08 Mon Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 21:31–05:23 (27.08)
31.08 Sat Tripushkar Yoga 08:44–04:55 (01.09)

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

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

Avoid starting important matters

2.08 Fri — Vaidhriti, Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi), Fierce or sharp nakshatra
6.08 Tue — Anandadi: Utpata, Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi), Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
8.08 Thu — Bhadra on earth, Panchaka, Anandadi: Vajra
10.08 Sat — Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi), Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra), Panchaka
15.08 Thu — Anandadi: Utpata, Vishti (Bhadra)
18.08 Sun — Vyatipata, Bhadra on earth, Krishna Chaturdashi
19.08 Mon — Krishna Chaturdashi, Kshaya tithi, Sankranti day
20.08 Tue — many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower), Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi), Fierce or sharp nakshatra (unfavourable day)
22.08 Thu — Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra), Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra), Rikta tithi
26.08 Mon — Yamaghanta, Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi), Vishti (Bhadra) (unfavourable day)
27.08 Tue — Vaidhriti, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn), Anandadi: Vajra
28.08 Wed — Krakacha Yoga, Rikta tithi, Fierce or sharp nakshatra

Sky this month

5.08 Full moon (Purnima) 19:29
19.08 Simha Sankranti 00:53 — the Sun enters Simha (Leo)
20.08 New moon (Amavasya) 02:33
There are no eclipses this month.

Periods

all month Chaturmasya
from 20.08 Adhika Masa
6.08 20:38 – 11.08 15:27 Agni Panchaka

Samvatsara and month

Yuva (No. 9, “youth”) — A year of youthful strength: good rains and harvests, but strife and rivalry are possible. more

Northern samvatsara: Virodhi. Shaka Samvat 2037, Vikram Samvat 2172, Kali Yuga 5216.

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

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

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

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

Times are standard time UTC+3 (from the site settings, without daylight saving time) · panchanga at sunrise (upper limb of the Sun’s disc, with refraction) · ayanamsa Lahiri · place 55°45′ N 37°35′ E · festival dates are calculated for this location by the rules of kala vyapti · times of Sankranti are accurate to within a few minutes · after 2100, times are approximate: the ΔT correction for such dates is unknown

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Yoga Indra, Auspicious weekday; cons: Fierce or sharp nakshatra, Anandadi: Kaladanda
Month	Shravana (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Yuva (No. 9) · Shaka 2037 · Vikram 2172 more
Period	Chaturmasya
Festivals	Shravana Putrada Ekadashi (Pavitra)

At sunrise 04:33

Tithi	11Shukla-ekadashi (Nanda, Rudra) · until 10:05 more
Nakshatra	Jyestha, pada 2 (sharp, Indra (Leader of the Gods), Mercury) · until 19:59 more Gandamula
Yoga	Indra (“Indra, lord”, auspicious) · until 01:54 (02.08) more
Karana	Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 10:05 more
Vara	Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Vrischika (Scorpio)

Changes during the day

from 10:05	tithi Shukla-dvadashi
from 10:05	karana Bava
from 19:59	nakshatra Mula
from 23:19	karana Balava
from 01:54 (02.08)	yoga Vaidhriti

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:45
Sunrise	04:33
Noon	12:36
Sunset	20:37
End of twilight	21:25
Moonrise	18:33
Moonset	none
Day length	16 h 03 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 10:05

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, Jyestha (04:33–19:59) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Mula (19:59–20:37) is good for sowing, for root crops.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 04:33–10:05: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

more — lunar calendar for gardeners

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 07:46 (31.07)–10:05
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Parana (breaking the fast): 04:35–07:47 (02.08)

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Anandadi: Kaladanda 04:33–19:59 Anandadi: Dhumra 19:59–04:35 (02.08)

Bhadra in heaven: 20:53 (31.07)–10:05; Bhadra Puchha 02:11–03:30; Bhadra Mukha 03:30–05:42
Gandanta (nakshatra): 13:13–02:44 (02.08)
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Jyestha

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	10:05–11:53

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	14:36–16:36
Yamaganda	04:33–06:34
Gulika Kalam	08:34–10:35
Dur Muhurta	09:55–10:59, 16:20–17:24
Varjyam	none on this day

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 04:33–15:26, 19:57–20:37

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 04:33–15:26, 19:57–20:37
Cutting fingernails	average 04:33–06:24, 09:25–15:26, 19:57–20:37
Cutting toenails	average 04:33–15:26, 19:57–20:37
Bathing, washing hair	average 04:33–18:08, 19:57–20:37

Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Jyestha until 19:59, Mula from 19:59; tithi Shukla-ekadashi until 10:05, Shukla-dvadashi from 10:05; lagna Karka 04:33, Simha 06:24, Kanya 09:25, Tula 12:25, Vrischika 15:26, Dhanu 18:08, Makara 19:57

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Jyestha (until 19:59) — loss (reduction) of landed property (real estate); Mula (from 19:59) — ruin of the family; Thursday — success.

Cautions:

Ekadashi: by custom, those who fast on this day do not cut their hair or shave.
Jyeshtha: favourable for shaving according to the Muhurta Chintamani and B. V. Raman (the rating above follows the Kalaprakashika, where it is avoided).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = +1

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

+2 Yoga Indra 04:33–01:54 (02.08)+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 04:33–10:050 Chaturmasya−1 Vishti (Bhadra) 04:33–10:05−1 Anandadi: Kaladanda 04:33–19:59−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 04:33–19:59

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

Panchanga at sunrise 04:33

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Vaidhriti, Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi)
Month	Shravana (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Yuva (No. 9) · Shaka 2037 · Vikram 2172 more
Period	Chaturmasya
Festivals	Varalakshmi Vrat · Pradosha Vrat

At sunrise 04:35

Tithi	12Shukla-dvadashi (Bhadra, Sun (Ravi)) · until 12:33 more
Nakshatra	Mula, pada 2 (sharp, Nirriti (Goddess of Destruction or Alakshmi), Ketu) · until 23:02 more Gandamula
Yoga	Vaidhriti (“without support, discord”, inauspicious) · until 02:56 (03.08) more
Karana	Balava (movable) · until 12:33 more
Vara	Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Dhanu (Sagittarius)

Changes during the day

from 12:33	tithi Shukla-triodashi
from 12:33	karana Kaulava
from 23:02	nakshatra Purva-Ashadha
from 01:48 (03.08)	karana Taitila
from 02:56 (03.08)	yoga Vishkambha

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:47
Sunrise	04:35
Noon	12:36
Sunset	20:35
End of twilight	21:22
Moonrise	19:31
Moonset	00:30
Day length	15 h 59 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 12:33

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, Mula (04:35–20:35) is good for sowing, for root crops.

more — lunar calendar for gardeners

Festivals and periods

Varalakshmi Vrat · Lakshmi

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

Rule: by weekday

Pradosha Vrat · Shiva

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

Rule: pradosha vyapini: 3 muhurtas after sunset, 20:35–22:11
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 23:02–04:37 (03.08)

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:35–12:33

Anandadi: Sthira 04:35–23:02 Anandadi: Vardhamana 23:02–04:37 (03.08)

Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Mula

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	15:49–17:37

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	10:35–12:35
Yamaganda	16:35–18:35
Gulika Kalam	06:35–08:35
Dur Muhurta	07:47–08:51, 13:07–14:11
Varjyam	21:14–23:02

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 04:35–06:20, 09:21–20:35

Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Mula; tithi Shukla-dvadashi until 12:33, Shukla-triodashi from 12:33; lagna Karka 04:35, Simha 06:20, Kanya 09:21, Tula 12:21, Vrischika 15:22, Dhanu 18:04, Makara 19:53

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Mula — ruin of the family; Friday — universal respect.

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

Vaidhriti 04:35–20:35: auspicious undertakings, including haircuts, are avoided during this yoga (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −3

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

Avoid starting important matters: Vaidhriti

+1 Anandadi: Sthira 04:35–23:02+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 12:33–04:37 (03.08)0 Chaturmasya−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 04:35–23:02−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:35–12:33−3 Vaidhriti 04:35–02:56 (03.08)

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

Panchanga at sunrise 04:35

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Ravi Yoga, Anandadi: Matanga; cons: Fierce or sharp nakshatra, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
Month	Shravana (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Yuva (No. 9) · Shaka 2037 · Vikram 2172 more
Period	Chaturmasya

At sunrise 04:37

Tithi	13Shukla-triodashi (Jaya, God of Love) · until 15:02 more
Nakshatra	Purva-Ashadha, pada 1 (fierce, Varuna, Venus) · until 02:02 (04.08) more
Yoga	Vishkambha (“prop, bolt”, inauspicious) · until 03:54 (04.08) more
Karana	Taitila (movable) · until 15:02 more
Vara	Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Dhanu (Sagittarius)

Changes during the day

from 15:02	tithi Shukla-chaturdashi
from 15:02	karana Gara
from 02:02 (04.08)	nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha
from 03:54 (04.08)	yoga Priti
from 04:13 (04.08)	karana Vanija

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:50
Sunrise	04:37
Noon	12:36
Sunset	20:33
End of twilight	21:20
Moonrise	20:15
Moonset	01:16
Day length	15 h 55 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 15:02

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Ashadha (04:37–20:33) is good for root crops.
Shukla-chaturdashi 15:02–20:33: according to the Kalaprakashika, ploughing on Chaturdashi puts the owner’s life in danger.

more — lunar calendar for gardeners

Festivals and periods

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 04:37–02:02 (04.08) Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 15:02–04:39 (04.08)

Anandadi: Matanga 04:37–02:02 (04.08) Anandadi: Rakshasa 02:02–04:39 (04.08)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:33–04:05
Abhijit Muhurta	12:03–13:07
Vijaya Muhurta	15:14–16:18
Godhuli	20:33–20:49
Pradosha	20:33–22:10
Nishitha	00:20–00:52 (04.08)
Amrita Kalam	20:38–22:26

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	08:36–10:35
Yamaganda	14:34–16:34
Gulika Kalam	04:37–06:37
Dur Muhurta	04:37–05:41, 05:41–06:44
Varjyam	09:50–11:38

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 04:37–06:16, 09:17–15:02

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 04:37–06:16, 09:17–15:02
Cutting fingernails	bad throughout the daytime
Cutting toenails	average 04:37–06:16, 09:17–15:02
Bathing, washing hair	average 04:37–18:00, 19:49–20:33

Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Purva-Ashadha; tithi Shukla-triodashi until 15:02, Shukla-chaturdashi from 15:02; lagna Karka 04:37, Simha 06:16, Kanya 09:17, Tula 12:17, Vrischika 15:18, Dhanu 18:00, Makara 19:49

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Purva-Ashadha — ruin of the family; Saturday — decline of physical strength.

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

Shukla-chaturdashi 15:02–20:33: 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

Ordinary day · score S = +2

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

+2 Ravi Yoga 04:37–02:02 (04.08)+1 Anandadi: Matanga 04:37–02:02 (04.08)+1 Auspicious tithi 04:37–15:02+1 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 15:02–04:39 (04.08)0 Chaturmasya−1 Rikta tithi 15:02–04:39 (04.08)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 04:37–02:02 (04.08)

Panchanga at sunrise 04:37

Summary	Favourable day — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Anandadi: Amrita; auspicious time — after 17:22
Month	Shravana (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Yuva (No. 9) · Shaka 2037 · Vikram 2172 more
Period	Chaturmasya

At sunrise 04:39

Tithi	14Shukla-chaturdashi (Rikta, Kali) · until 17:22 more
Nakshatra	Uttara-Ashadha, pada 1 (fixed, Vishva-Deva (All Gods), Sun) · until 04:51 (05.08) more
Yoga	Priti (“love, affection”, auspicious) · until 04:44 (05.08) more
Karana	Vanija (movable) · until 17:22 more
Vara	Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Dhanu (Sagittarius)

Changes during the day

from 17:22	tithi Purnima
from 17:22	karana Vishti

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:52
Sunrise	04:39
Noon	12:36
Sunset	20:31
End of twilight	21:18
Moonrise	20:46
Moonset	02:17
Day length	15 h 51 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 17:22

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, Uttara-Ashadha (04:39–20:31) is good for sowing.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 17:22–20:31: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Shukla-chaturdashi 04:39–17:22: according to the Kalaprakashika, ploughing on Chaturdashi puts the owner’s life in danger.

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Festivals and periods

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day Ravi Yoga 03:10–04:41 (05.08)

Anandadi: Amrita 04:39–22:10 Anandadi: Musala 22:10–04:41 (05.08)

Bhadra in the netherworld: 17:22–06:27 (05.08); Bhadra Puchha 01:51–03:09 (05.08); Bhadra Mukha 03:09–05:20 (05.08)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:34–04:07
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	21:42–23:29

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	18:32–20:31
Yamaganda	12:35–14:34
Gulika Kalam	16:33–18:32
Dur Muhurta	18:24–19:27
Varjyam	10:58–12:45

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 04:39–06:12, 09:13–17:56, 19:46–20:31

Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha; tithi Shukla-chaturdashi until 17:22, Purnima from 17:22; lagna Karka 04:39, Simha 06:12, Kanya 09:13, Tula 12:13, Vrischika 15:14, Dhanu 17:56, Makara 19:46

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Uttara-Ashadha — improved health; Sunday — physical well-being.

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

Shukla-chaturdashi 04:39–17:22: a Rikta and Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Purnima 17:22–20:31: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Favourable day · score S = +4

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

Auspicious time begins after 17:22

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day+1 Anandadi: Amrita 04:39–22:10+1 Auspicious nakshatra all day+1 Yoga Priti all day0 Chaturmasya0 Vishti (Bhadra) 17:22–04:41 (05.08)−2 Rikta tithi 04:39–17:22

Panchanga at sunrise 04:39

Summary	Best day — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Anandadi: Siddhi; auspicious time — after 06:38
Month	Shravana (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Yuva (No. 9) · Shaka 2037 · Vikram 2172 more
Period	Chaturmasya
Festivals	Raksha Bandhan · Shravana Purnima (Narali Purnima) · Shravana Somvar

At sunrise 04:41

Tithi	15Purnima (Purna, Vishvedevas) · until 19:29 more
Nakshatra	Uttara-Ashadha, pada 4 (fixed, Vishva-Deva (All Gods), Sun) · until 04:51 more
Yoga	Priti (“love, affection”, auspicious) · until 04:44 more
Karana	Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 06:27 more
Vara	Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Makara (Capricorn)

Changes during the day

from 04:44	yoga Ayushman
from 04:51	nakshatra Shravana
from 06:27	karana Bava
from 19:29	tithi Krishna-pratipat
from 19:29	karana Balava

Sun and Moon

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

Sky

Full moon (Purnima)	19:29

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 04:51	from 19:29

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, Uttara-Ashadha (04:41–04:51) is good for sowing.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Shravana (04:51–20:29) is good for sowing.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 04:41–06:27: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

Raksha Bandhan

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

Rule: aparahna vyapini: the 4th fifth of the daytime, 14:10–17:19
on the second day the tithi lasts long enough — the second day is chosen

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

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

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 17:22 (04.08)–19:29
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 04:41–04:51 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:51–04:43 (06.08)

Anandadi: Siddhi 06:38–04:43 (06.08) Anandadi: Kana 04:41–06:38

Bhadra in the netherworld: 17:22 (04.08)–06:27; Bhadra Puchha 01:51–03:09; Bhadra Mukha 03:09–05:20
Gandanta (tithi): 19:03–19:55

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	19:55–21:42

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	06:39–08:38
Yamaganda	10:36–12:35
Gulika Kalam	14:33–16:32
Dur Muhurta	13:06–14:10, 16:16–17:19
Varjyam	09:17–11:03

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 19:29–20:29

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

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

Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha until 04:51, Shravana from 04:51; tithi Purnima until 19:29, Krishna-pratipat from 19:29; lagna Karka 04:41, Simha 06:08, Kanya 09:09, Tula 12:09, Vrischika 15:10, Dhanu 17:52, Makara 19:42

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Uttara-Ashadha (until 04:51) — improved health; Shravana (from 04:51) — bodily development (physical growth); Monday — clear, bright complexion.

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

Purnima 04:41–19:29: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Best day · score S = +6

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

Auspicious time begins after 06:38

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:51–04:43 (06.08)+1 Anandadi: Siddhi 06:38–04:43 (06.08)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:41–04:51+1 Yoga Priti 04:41–04:44+1 Auspicious weekday0 Auspicious tithi 19:29–04:43 (06.08)0 Ravi Yoga 04:41–04:510 Chaturmasya0 Vishti (Bhadra) 04:41–06:270 Anandadi: Kana 04:41–06:38

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

Panchanga at sunrise 04:41

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Anandadi: Utpata, Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi)
Month	Shravana (amanta) · Bhadrapada (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Yuva (No. 9) · Shaka 2037 · Vikram 2172 more
Period	Chaturmasya

At sunrise 04:43

Tithi	1Krishna-pratipat (Nanda, Brahma) · until 21:19 more
Nakshatra	Shravana, pada 4 (movable, Shri Vishnu, Moon) · until 07:27 more
Yoga	Ayushman (“long-lived”, auspicious) · until 05:22 more
Karana	Balava (movable) · until 08:26 more
Vara	Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Makara (Capricorn)

Changes during the day

from 05:22	yoga Saubhagya
from 07:27	nakshatra Dhanishtha
from 08:26	karana Kaulava
from 21:19	tithi Krishna-dvitya
from 21:19	karana Taitila

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:56
Sunrise	04:43
Noon	12:35
Sunset	20:27
End of twilight	21:13
Moonrise	21:21
Moonset	04:46
Day length	15 h 44 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 07:27

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Shravana (04:43–07:27) is good for sowing.

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Festivals and periods

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Dwipushkar Yoga 21:19–04:45 (07.08)

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:43–21:19

Anandadi: Lumbaka 04:43–07:27 Anandadi: Utpata 07:27–04:45 (07.08)

Agni Panchaka: 20:38–15:27 (11.08)

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	22:21–00:07 (07.08)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	16:31–18:29
Yamaganda	08:39–10:37
Gulika Kalam	12:35–14:33
Dur Muhurta	07:51–08:54, 23:46–00:19 (07.08)
Varjyam	11:50–13:35

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 04:43–06:04, 09:05–15:06, 19:38–20:27

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 04:43–06:04, 09:05–15:06, 19:38–20:27
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 04:43–06:04, 09:05–15:06, 19:38–20:27
Bathing, washing hair	average 04:43–06:04, 09:05–17:48, 19:38–20:27

Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Shravana until 07:27, Dhanishtha from 07:27; tithi Krishna-pratipat; 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: Shravana (until 07:27) — bodily development (physical growth); Dhanishtha (from 07:27) — longevity (increased vitality); Tuesday — harm to longevity.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −3

+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:43–07:27+1 Yoga Ayushman 04:43–05:22+1 Auspicious tithi 04:43–21:190 Chaturmasya0 Dwipushkar Yoga 21:19–04:45 (07.08)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:43–21:19−3 Anandadi: Utpata 07:27–04:45 (07.08)

Panchanga at sunrise 04:43

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Anandadi: Mitra, Auspicious nakshatra; cons: Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra), Panchaka
Month	Shravana (amanta) · Bhadrapada (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Yuva (No. 9) · Shaka 2037 · Vikram 2172 more
Period	Chaturmasya

At sunrise 04:45

Tithi	2Krishna-dvitya (Bhadra, Vidhatr) · until 22:52 more
Nakshatra	Dhanishtha, pada 4 (movable, Vasu (kind) - 8 phenomena of nature, assistants of Indra, Mars) · until 09:45 more
Yoga	Saubhagya (“good fortune, marital happiness”, auspicious) · until 05:48 more
Karana	Taitila (movable) · until 10:08 more
Vara	Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Kumbha (Aquarius)

Changes during the day

from 05:48	yoga Shobhana
from 09:45	nakshatra Shatabhisha
from 10:08	karana Gara
from 22:52	tithi Krishna-tritya
from 22:52	karana Vanija

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:59
Sunrise	04:45
Noon	12:35
Sunset	20:25
End of twilight	21:10
Moonrise	21:32
Moonset	06:05
Day length	15 h 40 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 09:45

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Shatabhisha (09:45–20:25) is good for sowing.

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Festivals and periods

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:45–22:52

Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 04:45–09:45 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 22:52–04:46 (08.08) Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 22:52–04:46 (08.08)

Anandadi: Mitra 04:45–09:45 Anandadi: Manasa 09:45–04:46 (08.08)

Agni Panchaka: 20:38 (06.08)–15:27 (11.08)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:38–04:11
Abhijit Muhurta	none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday
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	03:57–05:41 (08.08)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	12:35–14:32
Yamaganda	06:42–08:40
Gulika Kalam	10:37–12:35
Dur Muhurta	12:03–13:06
Varjyam	17:33–19:17

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 04:45–06:00, 09:01–17:44, 19:34–20:25

Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Dhanishtha until 09:45, Shatabhisha from 09:45; tithi Krishna-dvitya; lagna Karka 04:45, 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: Dhanishtha (until 09:45) — longevity (increased vitality); Shatabhisha (from 09:45) — gaining strength; Wednesday — favour of the authorities.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = +1

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

+1 Anandadi: Mitra 04:45–09:45+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:45–09:45+1 Yoga Saubhagya 04:45–05:48+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 04:45–22:520 Chaturmasya0 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:45–22:52 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Panchaka all day−3 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 04:45–09:45

Panchanga at sunrise 04:45

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Bhadra on earth, Panchaka
Month	Shravana (amanta) · Bhadrapada (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Yuva (No. 9) · Shaka 2037 · Vikram 2172 more
Period	Chaturmasya
Festivals	Kajari Teej

At sunrise 04:46

Tithi	3Krishna-tritya (Jaya, Vishnu) · until 00:03 (09.08) more
Nakshatra	Shatabhisha, pada 3 (movable, Varuna, Rahu) · until 11:45 more
Yoga	Shobhana (“splendid, beautiful”, auspicious) · until 05:58 more
Karana	Vanija (movable) · until 11:30 more
Vara	Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Kumbha (Aquarius)

Changes during the day

from 05:58	yoga Atiganda
from 11:30	karana Vishti
from 11:45	nakshatra Purva-Bhadra
from 00:03 (09.08)	tithi Krishna-chaturti
from 00:03 (09.08)	karana Bava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:01
Sunrise	04:46
Noon	12:35
Sunset	20:22
End of twilight	21:08
Moonrise	21:41
Moonset	07:24
Day length	15 h 36 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 11:45

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Shatabhisha (04:46–11:45) is good for sowing.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Bhadra (11:45–20:22) is good for root crops.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 11:30–20:22: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

Kajari Teej · Parvati (Gauri)

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

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 22:52 (07.08)–00:03 (09.08)
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 00:03–04:48 (09.08)

Anandadi: Vajra 04:46–11:45 Anandadi: Mudgara 11:45–04:48 (09.08)

Bhadra on earth: 11:30–00:03 (09.08); Bhadra Puchha 19:39–20:54; Bhadra Mukha 20:54–23:00
Agni Panchaka: 20:38 (06.08)–15:27 (11.08)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:40–04:13
Abhijit Muhurta	12:03–13:06
Vijaya Muhurta	15:10–16:13
Godhuli	20:22–20:39
Pradosha	20:22–22:04
Nishitha	00:19–00:52 (09.08)
Amrita Kalam	03:57–05:41

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	14:31–16:28
Yamaganda	04:46–06:43
Gulika Kalam	08:40–10:37
Dur Muhurta	09:58–11:01, 16:13–17:15
Varjyam	18:36–20:18

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 04:46–05:56, 08:57–11:30

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	good 04:46–05:56, 08:57–11:30
Cutting fingernails	average 04:46–11:30
Cutting toenails	good 04:46–05:56, 08:57–11:30
Bathing, washing hair	good 04:46–05:56, 08:57–11:45

Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Shatabhisha until 11:45, Purva-Bhadra from 11:45; tithi Krishna-tritya; 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: Shatabhisha (until 11:45) — gaining strength; Purva-Bhadra (from 11:45) — facing death (dangers); Thursday — success.

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

Bhadra on earth 11:30–20:22: 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 = −2

Avoid starting important matters: Bhadra on earth

+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:46–11:45+1 Yoga Shobhana 04:46–05:58+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 04:46–00:03 (09.08)0 Chaturmasya0 Yoga Atiganda 05:58–08:22−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 11:45–04:48 (09.08)−1 Anandadi: Vajra 04:46–11:45−1 Panchaka all day−3 Bhadra on earth 11:30–00:03 (09.08)

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 04:46

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Auspicious weekday, Yoga Sukarma; cons: Rikta tithi, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
Month	Shravana (amanta) · Bhadrapada (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Yuva (No. 9) · Shaka 2037 · Vikram 2172 more
Period	Chaturmasya
Festivals	Sankashti Chaturthi (Heramba)

At sunrise 04:48

Tithi	4Krishna-chaturti (Rikta, Yama) · until 00:52 (10.08) more
Nakshatra	Purva-Bhadra, pada 3 (fierce, Aja Ekapad - sunbeam or lightning strike, Jupiter) · until 13:24 more
Yoga	Atiganda (“great danger”, inauspicious) · until 05:52 more
Karana	Bava (movable) · until 12:31 more
Vara	Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Kumbha (Aquarius)

Changes during the day

from 05:52	yoga Sukarma
from 12:31	karana Balava
from 13:24	nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra
from 00:52 (10.08)	tithi Krishna-panchami
from 00:52 (10.08)	karana Kaulava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:03
Sunrise	04:48
Noon	12:35
Sunset	20:20
End of twilight	21:05
Moonrise	21:49
Moonset	08:42
Day length	15 h 31 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 13:24

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, Purva-Bhadra (04:48–13:24) is good for root crops.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Bhadra (13:24–20:20) is good for sowing.

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Festivals and periods

Sankashti Chaturthi (Heramba) · Ganesha

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

Rule: at moonrise, 21:49
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Anandadi: Dhwaja 13:24–04:50 (10.08) Anandadi: Dhwanksha 04:48–13:24

Agni Panchaka: 20:38 (06.08)–15:27 (11.08)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:41–04:15
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	04:51–06:34

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	10:38–12:34
Yamaganda	16:27–18:24
Gulika Kalam	06:45–08:41
Dur Muhurta	07:55–08:57, 13:05–14:07
Varjyam	23:30–01:11 (10.08)

Haircut and shaving

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

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

Cutting hair, shaving	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Bathing, washing hair	average 04:48–05:52, 08:53–20:20

Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Purva-Bhadra until 13:24, Uttara-Bhadra from 13:24; tithi Krishna-chaturti; lagna Karka 04:48, Simha 05:52, Kanya 08:53, Tula 11:53, Vrischika 14:54, Dhanu 17:37, Makara 19:26

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Purva-Bhadra (until 13:24) — facing death (dangers); Uttara-Bhadra (from 13:24) — a good life; Friday — universal respect.

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

Krishna-chaturti 04:48–20:20: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = −2

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

+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Yoga Sukarma 05:52–04:50 (10.08)0 Anandadi: Dhwaja 13:24–04:50 (10.08)0 Auspicious nakshatra 13:24–04:50 (10.08)0 Chaturmasya−1 Anandadi: Dhwanksha 04:48–13:24−1 Panchaka all day−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 04:48–13:24−2 Rikta tithi 04:48–00:52 (10.08)

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

Panchanga at sunrise 04:48

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi), Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra)
Month	Shravana (amanta) · Bhadrapada (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Yuva (No. 9) · Shaka 2037 · Vikram 2172 more
Period	Chaturmasya

At sunrise 04:50

Tithi	5Krishna-panchami (Purna, Soma) · until 01:15 (11.08) more
Nakshatra	Uttara-Bhadra, pada 3 (fixed, Ahirbudhyana (Serpent of the Deep - Milky Way under the horizon), Saturn) · until 14:39 more
Yoga	Sukarma (“good deed”, auspicious) · until 05:28 more
Karana	Kaulava (movable) · until 13:07 more
Vara	Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Mina (Pisces)

Changes during the day

from 05:28	yoga Dhriti
from 13:07	karana Taitila
from 14:39	nakshatra Revati
from 01:15 (11.08)	tithi Krishna-shashti
from 01:15 (11.08)	karana Gara
from 04:43 (11.08)	yoga Shula

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:05
Sunrise	04:50
Noon	12:35
Sunset	20:18
End of twilight	21:03
Moonrise	21:56
Moonset	10:01
Day length	15 h 27 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 14:39

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Bhadra (04:50–14:39) is good for sowing.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Revati (14:39–20:18) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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Festivals and periods

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:50–01:15 (11.08) Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 14:39–04:52 (11.08) Krakacha Yoga 01:15–04:52 (11.08)

Anandadi: Prajapati 14:39–04:52 (11.08) Anandadi: Dhumra 04:50–14:39

Agni Panchaka: 20:38 (06.08)–15:27 (11.08)
Gandanta (tithi): 00:51–01:39 (11.08)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:42–04:16
Abhijit Muhurta	12:03–13:05
Vijaya Muhurta	15:09–16:11
Godhuli	20:18–20:35
Pradosha	20:18–22:01
Nishitha	00:18–00:52 (11.08)
Amrita Kalam	09:36–11:17

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	08:42–10:38
Yamaganda	14:30–16:26
Gulika Kalam	04:50–06:46
Dur Muhurta	04:50–05:52, 05:52–06:54
Varjyam	03:03–04:42 (11.08)

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	average throughout the daytime

Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra until 14:39, Revati from 14:39; tithi Krishna-panchami; lagna Karka 04:50, Simha 05:48, Kanya 08:49, Tula 11:49, Vrischika 14:50, Dhanu 17:33, Makara 19:22

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Uttara-Bhadra (until 14:39) — a good life; Revati (from 14:39) — increase in property; Saturday — decline of physical strength.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −3

+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:50–14:39+1 Yoga Sukarma 04:50–05:28+1 Auspicious tithi 04:50–01:15 (11.08)0 Anandadi: Prajapati 14:39–04:52 (11.08)0 Chaturmasya−1 Anandadi: Dhumra 04:50–14:39−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Panchaka all day−1 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 14:39–04:52 (11.08)−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:50–01:15 (11.08)

Panchanga at sunrise 04:50

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Anandadi: Vardhamana, Auspicious nakshatra; cons: Surya Dagdha tithi, Panchaka
Month	Shravana (amanta) · Bhadrapada (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Yuva (No. 9) · Shaka 2037 · Vikram 2172 more
Period	Chaturmasya

At sunrise 04:52

Tithi	6Krishna-shashti (Nanda, Kartikeya) · until 01:09 (12.08) more
Nakshatra	Revati, pada 3 (soft, Pushan (Prosperous), Mercury) · until 15:27 more Gandamula
Yoga	Shula (“spear, sharp pain”, inauspicious) · until 03:34 (12.08) more
Karana	Gara (movable) · until 13:16 more
Vara	Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Mina (Pisces)

Changes during the day

from 13:16	karana Vanija
from 15:27	nakshatra Ashwini
from 01:09 (12.08)	tithi Krishna-saptami
from 01:09 (12.08)	karana Vishti
from 03:34 (12.08)	yoga Ganda

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:08
Sunrise	04:52
Noon	12:35
Sunset	20:16
End of twilight	21:00
Moonrise	22:05
Moonset	11:22
Day length	15 h 23 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 15:27

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, Revati (04:52–15:27) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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Festivals and periods

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 15:27–04:54 (12.08) Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 15:27–04:54 (12.08)

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:52–01:09 (12.08) Samvartaka Yoga 01:09–04:54 (12.08)

Anandadi: Vardhamana 04:52–15:27 Anandadi: Ananda 15:27–04:54 (12.08)

Bhadra in heaven: 01:09–12:54 (12.08); Bhadra Puchha 05:49–06:59 (12.08); Bhadra Mukha 06:59–08:56 (12.08)
Agni Panchaka: 20:38 (06.08)–15:27
Gandanta (nakshatra): 09:18–21:34
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Revati
Surya Dagdha tithi: Krishna-shashti

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	20:16–21:59
Nishitha	00:18–00:52 (12.08)
Amrita Kalam	12:58–14:38

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	18:20–20:16
Yamaganda	12:34–14:29
Gulika Kalam	16:25–18:20
Dur Muhurta	18:13–19:14
Varjyam	none on this day

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 04:52–05:45, 08:45–14:46, 19:18–20:16

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 04:52–05:45, 08:45–14:46, 19:18–20:16
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 04:52–05:45, 08:45–14:46, 19:18–20:16
Bathing, washing hair	average 04:52–05:45, 08:45–17:29, 19:18–20:16

Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Revati until 15:27, Ashwini from 15:27; tithi Krishna-shashti; lagna Karka 04:52, Simha 05:45, Kanya 08:45, Tula 11:46, Vrischika 14:46, Dhanu 17:29, Makara 19:18

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Revati (until 15:27) — increase in property; Ashwini (from 15:27) — joy; Sunday — physical well-being.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = +1

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

+1 Anandadi: Vardhamana 04:52–15:27+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:52–15:27+1 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 15:27–04:54 (12.08)+1 Ravi Yoga 15:27–04:54 (12.08)0 Chaturmasya0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:52–01:09 (12.08) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Yoga Shula 04:52–06:37−1 Panchaka 04:52–15:27−1 Surya Dagdha tithi 04:52–01:09 (12.08)

Panchanga at sunrise 04:52

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Ravi Yoga, Auspicious nakshatra; cons: Vishti (Bhadra), Anandadi: Rakshasa
Month	Shravana (amanta) · Bhadrapada (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Yuva (No. 9) · Shaka 2037 · Vikram 2172 more
Period	Chaturmasya
Festivals	Krishna Janmashtami

At sunrise 04:54

Tithi	7Krishna-saptami (Bhadra, Indra) · until 00:30 (13.08) more
Nakshatra	Ashwini, pada 3 (light, Ashwini Kumara, Ketu) · until 15:44 more Gandamula
Yoga	Ganda (“danger, knot”, inauspicious) · until 01:59 (13.08) more
Karana	Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 12:54 more
Vara	Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Mesha (Aries)

Changes during the day

from 12:54	karana Bava
from 15:44	nakshatra Bharani
from 00:30 (13.08)	tithi Krishna-ashtami
from 00:30 (13.08)	karana Balava
from 01:59 (13.08)	yoga Vriddhi

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:10
Sunrise	04:54
Noon	12:34
Sunset	20:14
End of twilight	20:58
Moonrise	22:15
Moonset	12:46
Day length	15 h 19 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 15:44

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Bharani (15:44–20:14) is good for root crops.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 04:54–12:54: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

Krishna Janmashtami · Krishna

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

Rule: nishitha vyapini: midnight, 00:30–00:52 (13.08)
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Vaishnava date: 13.08

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 04:54–15:44

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:54–00:30 (13.08)

Anandadi: Chara 15:44–04:56 (13.08) Anandadi: Rakshasa 04:54–15:44

Bhadra in heaven: 01:09–12:54; Bhadra Puchha 05:49–06:59; Bhadra Mukha 06:59–08:56
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Ashwini

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:45–04:20
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	08:27–10:04

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	06:49–08:44
Yamaganda	10:39–12:34
Gulika Kalam	14:29–16:24
Dur Muhurta	13:04–14:06, 16:08–17:10
Varjyam	11:41–13:19, 01:14–02:49 (13.08)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 04:54–05:41, 08:41–14:43

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

Cutting hair, shaving	good 04:54–05:41, 08:41–14:43
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	good 04:54–05:41, 08:41–14:43
Bathing, washing hair	good 04:54–05:41, 08:41–15:44

Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Ashwini until 15:44, Bharani from 15:44; tithi Krishna-saptami; lagna Karka 04:54, Simha 05:41, Kanya 08:41, Tula 11:42, Vrischika 14:43, Dhanu 17:25, Makara 19:14

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Ashwini (until 15:44) — joy; Bharani (from 15:44) — facing death (dangers); Monday — clear, bright complexion.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = +1

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

+2 Ravi Yoga 04:54–15:44+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:54–15:44+1 Auspicious weekday0 Anandadi: Chara 15:44–04:56 (13.08)0 Chaturmasya0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:54–00:30 (13.08) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Yoga Ganda 04:54–05:480 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 15:44–04:56 (13.08)−1 Anandadi: Rakshasa 04:54–15:44−2 Vishti (Bhadra) 04:54–12:54

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

Panchanga at sunrise 04:54

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Yoga Vriddhi; cons: Fierce or sharp nakshatra, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
Month	Shravana (amanta) · Bhadrapada (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Yuva (No. 9) · Shaka 2037 · Vikram 2172 more
Period	Chaturmasya
Festivals	Janmashtami (Vaishnavas, ISKCON) · Kalashtami · Nandotsava, Dahi Handi

At sunrise 04:56

Tithi	8Krishna-ashtami (Jaya, Vasus) · until 23:17 more
Nakshatra	Bharani, pada 3 (fierce, Yama (Dharma-raja), Venus) · until 15:28 more
Yoga	Vriddhi (“growth, increase”, auspicious) · until 23:56 more
Karana	Balava (movable) · until 11:58 more
Vara	Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Mesha (Aries)

Changes during the day

from 11:58	karana Kaulava
from 15:28	nakshatra Krittika
from 23:17	tithi Krishna-navami
from 23:17	karana Taitila
from 23:56	yoga Dhruva

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:12
Sunrise	04:56
Noon	12:34
Sunset	20:11
End of twilight	20:55
Moonrise	22:30
Moonset	14:15
Day length	15 h 15 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 15:28

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Bharani (04:56–15:28) is good for root crops.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Krittika (15:28–20:11) is good for root crops.

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Festivals and periods

Janmashtami (Vaishnavas, ISKCON) · Krishna

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

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 00:30–23:17
Smarta date: 12.08

Kalashtami · Kalabhairava

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

Rule: pradosha vyapini: 3 muhurtas after sunset, 20:11–21:57
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Nandotsava, Dahi Handi · Krishna

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

Rule: relative to a neighbouring festival

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:56–23:17 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 15:28–04:58 (14.08)

Jwalamukhi Yoga 15:28–23:17 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 23:17–04:58 (14.08)

Anandadi: Musala 04:56–15:28 Anandadi: Gada 15:28–04:58 (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	10:43–12:18

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	16:22–18:17
Yamaganda	08:45–10:39
Gulika Kalam	12:34–14:28
Dur Muhurta	07:59–09:00, 23:42–00:17 (14.08)
Varjyam	03:02–04:35 (14.08)

Haircut and shaving

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

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

Cutting hair, shaving	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Bathing, washing hair	average 15:28–17:21, 19:10–20:11

Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Bharani until 15:28, Krittika from 15:28; tithi Krishna-ashtami; lagna Karka 04:56, Simha 05:37, Kanya 08:37, Tula 11:38, Vrischika 14:39, Dhanu 17:21, Makara 19:10

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Bharani (until 15:28) — facing death (dangers); Krittika (from 15:28) — consumption (a wasting disease); Tuesday — harm to longevity.

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

Krishna-ashtami 04:56–20:11: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = 0

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

+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:56–23:17+1 Yoga Vriddhi 04:56–23:56+1 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 15:28–04:58 (14.08)0 Chaturmasya0 Jwalamukhi Yoga 15:28–23:17 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Ashtami 04:56–23:17−1 Anandadi: Musala 04:56–15:28−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 04:56–15:28

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

Panchanga at sunrise 04:56

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Anandadi: Siddhi; cons: Krakacha Yoga, Rikta tithi
Month	Shravana (amanta) · Bhadrapada (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Yuva (No. 9) · Shaka 2037 · Vikram 2172 more
Period	Chaturmasya

At sunrise 04:58

Tithi	9Krishna-navami (Rikta, Serpent (Naga)) · until 21:28 more
Nakshatra	Krittika, pada 3 (mixed, Agni, Sun) · until 14:36 more
Yoga	Dhruva (“fixed, constant (the Pole Star)”, auspicious) · until 21:25 more
Karana	Taitila (movable) · until 10:27 more
Vara	Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Vrishabha (Taurus)

Changes during the day

from 10:27	karana Gara
from 14:36	nakshatra Rohini
from 21:25	yoga Vyaghata
from 21:28	tithi Krishna-dashami
from 21:28	karana Vanija

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:14
Sunrise	04:58
Noon	12:34
Sunset	20:09
End of twilight	20:52
Moonrise	22:52
Moonset	15:46
Day length	15 h 11 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 14:36

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Krittika (04:58–14:36) is good for root crops.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Rohini (14:36–20:09) is good for sowing.

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Festivals and periods

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 04:58–14:36 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day

Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 04:58–14:36 Krakacha Yoga 04:58–21:28 Jwalamukhi Yoga 14:36–21:28

Anandadi: Siddhi 04:58–14:36 Anandadi: Shubha 14:36–05:00 (15.08)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:48–04:23
Abhijit Muhurta	none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday
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	12:18–13:50

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	12:33–14:27
Yamaganda	06:52–08:46
Gulika Kalam	10:40–12:33
Dur Muhurta	12:03–13:04
Varjyam	none on this day

Haircut and shaving

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

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

Cutting hair, shaving	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Bathing, washing hair	average 04:58–05:33, 08:33–20:09

Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Krittika until 14:36, Rohini from 14:36; tithi Krishna-navami; lagna Karka 04:58, Simha 05:33, Kanya 08:33, Tula 11:34, Vrischika 14:35, Dhanu 17:17, Makara 19:06

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Krittika (until 14:36) — consumption (a wasting disease); Rohini (from 14:36) — destruction of all misfortunes; Wednesday — favour of the authorities.

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

Krishna-navami 04:58–20:09: 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).

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 all day+1 Anandadi: Siddhi 04:58–14:36+1 Yoga Dhruva 04:58–21:25+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 04:58–14:360 Auspicious nakshatra 14:36–05:00 (15.08)0 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 04:58–14:36 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Chaturmasya0 Jwalamukhi Yoga 14:36–21:28 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−2 Rikta tithi 04:58–21:28−3 Krakacha Yoga 04:58–21:28

Panchanga at sunrise 04:58

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Anandadi: Utpata, Vishti (Bhadra)
Month	Shravana (amanta) · Bhadrapada (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Yuva (No. 9) · Shaka 2037 · Vikram 2172 more
Period	Chaturmasya

At sunrise 05:00

Tithi	10Krishna-dashami (Purna, Dharma) · until 19:07 more
Nakshatra	Rohini, pada 3 (fixed, Prajapati (Brahma - Creator), Moon) · until 13:11 more
Yoga	Vyaghata (“crushing blow”, inauspicious) · until 18:26 more
Karana	Vanija (movable) · until 08:22 more
Vara	Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Vrishabha (Taurus)

Changes during the day

from 08:22	karana Vishti
from 13:11	nakshatra Mrigashirsha
from 18:26	yoga Harshana
from 19:07	tithi Krishna-ekadashi
from 19:07	karana Bava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:16
Sunrise	05:00
Noon	12:34
Sunset	20:07
End of twilight	20:50
Moonrise	23:28
Moonset	17:16
Day length	15 h 06 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 13:11	from 19:07

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Rohini (05:00–13:11) is good for sowing.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Mrigashirsha (13:11–20:07) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 08:22–19:07: 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) 05:00–19:07

Anandadi: Utpata 05:00–13:11 Anandadi: Mrityu 13:11–05:02 (16.08)

Bhadra in heaven: 08:22–19:07; Bhadra Puchha 09:55–11:00; Bhadra Mukha 11:00–12:48
Gandanta (tithi): 18:45–19:28

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	10:11–11:41, 03:10–04:38 (16.08)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	14:27–16:20
Yamaganda	05:00–06:53
Gulika Kalam	08:47–10:40
Dur Muhurta	10:02–11:03, 16:05–17:05
Varjyam	05:40–07:10, 18:20–19:48

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 05:00–05:29, 08:30–14:31, 19:02–20:05

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

Cutting hair, shaving	good 05:00–05:29, 08:30–14:31, 19:02–20:05
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	good 05:00–05:29, 08:30–14:31, 19:02–20:05
Bathing, washing hair	good 05:00–05:29, 08:30–17:13, 19:02–20:05

Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Rohini until 13:11, Mrigashirsha from 13:11; tithi Krishna-dashami until 19:07, Krishna-ekadashi from 19:07; lagna Karka 05:00, Simha 05:29, Kanya 08:30, Tula 11:30, Vrischika 14:31, Dhanu 17:13, Makara 19:02, Kumbha 20:05

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Rohini (until 13:11) — destruction of all misfortunes; Mrigashirsha (from 13:11) — abundance (well-being, prosperity); Thursday — success.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −3

+1 Auspicious nakshatra 05:00–13:11+1 Auspicious weekday0 Yoga Harshana 18:26–05:02 (16.08)0 Chaturmasya0 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:00–19:07 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−2 Vishti (Bhadra) 08:22–19:07−3 Anandadi: Utpata 05:00–13:11

Panchanga at sunrise 05:00

Summary	Best day — Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Anandadi: Manasa; auspicious time — until 11:15
Month	Shravana (amanta) · Bhadrapada (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Yuva (No. 9) · Shaka 2037 · Vikram 2172 more
Period	Chaturmasya
Festivals	Aja Ekadashi (Annada)

At sunrise 05:02

Tithi	11Krishna-ekadashi (Nanda, Rudra) · until 16:16 more
Nakshatra	Mrigashirsha, pada 3 (soft, Soma (Chandra, Moon), Mars) · until 11:15 more
Yoga	Harshana (“delighting”, auspicious) · until 15:03 more
Karana	Bava (movable) · until 05:45 more
Vara	Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Mithuna (Gemini)

Changes during the day

from 05:45	karana Balava
from 11:15	nakshatra Ardra
from 15:03	yoga Vajra
from 16:16	tithi Krishna-dvadashi
from 16:16	karana Kaulava
from 02:42 (17.08)	karana Taitila

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:19
Sunrise	05:02
Noon	12:34
Sunset	20:04
End of twilight	20:47
Moonrise	none
Moonset	18:32
Day length	15 h 02 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 11:15	from 16:16

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Mrigashirsha (05:02–11:15) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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Festivals and periods

Aja Ekadashi (Annada) · Vishnu

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

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 19:07 (15.08)–16:16
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Parana (breaking the fast): 05:04–08:03 (17.08)

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:02–16:16

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 16:16–05:04 (17.08)

Anandadi: Manasa 05:02–11:15 Anandadi: Padma 11:15–05:04 (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	20:04–20:22
Pradosha	20:04–21:52
Nishitha	00:16–00:52 (17.08)
Amrita Kalam	23:53–01:20 (17.08)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	10:40–12:33
Yamaganda	16:19–18:12
Gulika Kalam	06:55–08:47
Dur Muhurta	08:02–09:02, 13:03–14:03
Varjyam	18:50–20:17

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 05:02–05:25, 08:26–11:15

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 05:02–05:25, 08:26–11:15
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	good 05:02–05:25, 08:26–11:15
Bathing, washing hair	good 05:02–05:25, 08:26–17:09, 18:58–20:01

Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Mrigashirsha until 11:15, Ardra from 11:15; tithi Krishna-ekadashi until 16:16, Krishna-dvadashi from 16:16; lagna Karka 05:02, Simha 05:25, Kanya 08:26, Tula 11:26, Vrischika 14:27, Dhanu 17:09, Makara 18:58, Kumbha 20:01

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Mrigashirsha (until 11:15) — abundance (well-being, prosperity); Ardra (from 11:15) — sadness; Friday — universal respect.

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Best day · score S = +5

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

Auspicious time ends by 11:15

+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:02–16:16+1 Anandadi: Manasa 05:02–11:15+1 Auspicious nakshatra 05:02–11:15+1 Yoga Harshana 05:02–15:03+1 Auspicious weekday0 Chaturmasya0 Yoga Vajra 15:03–16:03−1 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 16:16–05:04 (17.08)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 11:15–05:04 (17.08)

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 05:02

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Yoga Siddhi, Anandadi: Chhatra; cons: Fierce or sharp nakshatra, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
Month	Shravana (amanta) · Bhadrapada (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Yuva (No. 9) · Shaka 2037 · Vikram 2172 more
Period	Chaturmasya
Festivals	Shani Pradosha

At sunrise 05:04

Tithi	12Krishna-dvadashi (Bhadra, Sun (Ravi)) · until 13:02 more
Nakshatra	Ardra, pada 4 (sharp, Rudra (Roaring, angry image of Shiva), Rahu) · until 08:55 more
Yoga	Vajra (“diamond, thunderbolt”, inauspicious) · until 11:20 more
Karana	Taitila (movable) · until 13:02 more
Vara	Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Mithuna (Gemini)

Changes during the day

from 08:55	nakshatra Punarvasu
from 11:20	yoga Siddhi
from 13:02	tithi Krishna-trayodashi
from 13:02	karana Gara
from 23:20	karana Vanija

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:21
Sunrise	05:04
Noon	12:34
Sunset	20:02
End of twilight	20:45
Moonrise	00:25
Moonset	19:27
Day length	14 h 58 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 08:55	from 13:02

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Punarvasu (08:55–20:02) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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Shani Pradosha · Shiva

Pradosha on a Saturday. According to legend, Shiva drank the Halahala poison on a Saturday Trayodashi, so fasting on this day pacifies Shani (Saturn) and softens his harsh influence.

Rule: pradosha vyapini: 3 muhurtas after sunset, 20:02–21:51
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Tripushkar Yoga 08:55–13:02

Anandadi: Chhatra 08:55–05:06 (18.08) Anandadi: Mudgara 05:04–08:55

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:52–04:28
Abhijit Muhurta	12:03–13:03
Vijaya Muhurta	15:03–16:02
Godhuli	20:02–20:20
Pradosha	20:02–21:51
Nishitha	00:16–00:52 (18.08)
Amrita Kalam	04:09–05:35 (18.08)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	08:48–10:41
Yamaganda	14:25–16:17
Gulika Kalam	05:04–06:56
Dur Muhurta	05:04–06:04, 06:04–07:03
Varjyam	19:36–21:02

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 08:55–14:23, 18:54–19:57

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 08:55–14:23, 18:54–19:57
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 08:55–14:23, 18:54–19:57
Bathing, washing hair	average 05:04–05:21, 08:22–17:05, 18:54–19:57

Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Ardra until 08:55, Punarvasu from 08:55; tithi Krishna-dvadashi until 13:02, Krishna-trayodashi from 13:02; lagna Karka 05:04, Simha 05:21, Kanya 08:22, Tula 11:22, Vrischika 14:23, Dhanu 17:05, Makara 18:54, Kumbha 19:57

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Ardra (until 08:55) — sadness; Punarvasu (from 08:55) — strength of spirit (bravery, resilience); Saturday — decline of physical strength.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

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 Yoga Siddhi 11:20–05:06 (18.08)+1 Anandadi: Chhatra 08:55–05:06 (18.08)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 08:55–05:06 (18.08)0 Chaturmasya0 Tripushkar Yoga 08:55–13:02−1 Anandadi: Mudgara 05:04–08:55−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 05:04–08:55

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 05:04

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Vyatipata, Bhadra on earth
Month	Shravana (amanta) · Bhadrapada (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Yuva (No. 9) · Shaka 2037 · Vikram 2172 more
Period	Chaturmasya
Festivals	Masik Shivaratri

At sunrise 05:06

Tithi	13Krishna-trayodashi (Jaya, God of Love) · until 09:34 more
Nakshatra	Punarvasu, pada 4 (movable, Aditi, Jupiter) · until 06:18 more
Yoga	Siddhi (“success, accomplishment”, auspicious) · until 07:25 more
Karana	Vanija (movable) · until 09:34 more
Vara	Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Karka (Cancer)

Changes during the day

from 06:18	nakshatra Pushya
from 07:25	yoga Vyatipata
from 09:34	tithi Krishna-chaturdashi
from 09:34	karana Vishti
from 19:48	karana Shakuni
from 03:24 (19.08)	yoga Variyana
from 03:34 (19.08)	nakshatra Ashlesha

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:23
Sunrise	05:06
Noon	12:33
Sunset	20:00
End of twilight	20:42
Moonrise	01:46
Moonset	20:02
Day length	14 h 54 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 06:18	from 09:34

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Punarvasu (05:06–06:18) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Pushya (06:18–20:00) is good for sowing.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 09:34–19:48: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Shakuni 19:48–20:00: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it (it is suitable for sowing).
Krishna-chaturdashi 09:34–20:00: 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, 00:15–00:52 (19.08)
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Ravi Pushya Yoga 06:18–03:34 (19.08) Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 06:18–03:34 (19.08)

Anandadi: Dhwaja 05:06–06:18 Anandadi: Shrivatsa 06:18–03:34 (19.08) Anandadi: Vajra 03:34–05:08 (19.08)

Bhadra on earth: 09:34–19:48; Bhadra Mukha 09:34–11:17; Bhadra Puchha 18:46–19:48

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	04:09–05:35, 21:53–23:18

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	18:08–20:00
Yamaganda	12:33–14:24
Gulika Kalam	16:16–18:08
Dur Muhurta	18:00–19:00
Varjyam	13:23–14:48

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: bad throughout the daytime

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

Cutting hair, shaving	bad throughout the daytime
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	bad throughout the daytime
Bathing, washing hair	average 08:18–09:34

Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Punarvasu until 06:18, Pushya from 06:18; tithi Krishna-trayodashi until 09:34, Krishna-chaturdashi from 09:34; lagna Karka 05:06, Simha 05:17, Kanya 08:18, Tula 11:18, Vrischika 14:19, Dhanu 17:01, Makara 18:51, Kumbha 19:53

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Punarvasu (until 06:18) — strength of spirit (bravery, resilience); Pushya (from 06:18) — increase in wealth; Sunday — physical well-being.

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

Krishna-chaturdashi 09:34–20:00: a Rikta and Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Bhadra on earth 09:34–19:48: 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 07:25–20:00: auspicious undertakings, including haircuts, are avoided during this yoga (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = +1

Avoid starting important matters: Vyatipata, Bhadra on earth

+4 Ravi Pushya Yoga 06:18–03:34 (19.08)+2 Yoga Siddhi 05:06–07:25+2 Pushya 06:18–03:34 (19.08)+1 Anandadi: Shrivatsa 06:18–03:34 (19.08)0 Chaturmasya−2 Krishna Chaturdashi 09:34–05:08 (19.08)−3 Bhadra on earth 09:34–19:48−3 Vyatipata 07:25–03:24 (19.08)

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 05:06

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Krishna Chaturdashi, Kshaya tithi
Month	Shravana (amanta) · Bhadrapada (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Yuva (No. 9) · Shaka 2037 · Vikram 2172 more
Period	Chaturmasya
Festivals	Somvati Amavasya · Shravana Amavasya (Pithori, Pola) · Simha Sankranti

At sunrise 05:08

Tithi	14Krishna-chaturdashi (Rikta, Kali) · until 06:01 more
Nakshatra	Ashlesha, pada 1 (sharp, Naga - the lord of snakes (Sharpa), Mercury) · until 00:54 (20.08) more Gandamula
Yoga	Variyana (“excellent, best”, auspicious) · until 23:27 more
Karana	Shakuni (fixed, inauspicious) · until 06:01 more
Vara	Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Karka (Cancer)

Changes during the day

from 06:01	tithi Amavasya (kshaya: not present at any sunrise)
from 06:01	karana Chatushpada
from 16:16	karana Naga
from 23:27	yoga Parigha
from 00:54 (20.08)	nakshatra Magha
from 02:33 (20.08)	tithi Shukla-pratipat
from 02:33 (20.08)	karana Kimstughna

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:25
Sunrise	05:08
Noon	12:33
Sunset	19:57
End of twilight	20:39
Moonrise	03:22
Moonset	20:23
Day length	14 h 49 min

Sky

Simha Sankranti	00:53 — the Sun enters Simha (Leo)

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 06:01

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

Shakuni 05:08–06:01: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it (it is suitable for sowing).
Chatushpada 06:01–16:16: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Naga 16:16–19:57: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Krishna-chaturdashi 05:08–06:01: according to the Kalaprakashika, ploughing on Chaturdashi puts the owner’s life in danger.

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Festivals and periods

Somvati Amavasya · Shiva

A new moon falling on a Monday. Married women circumambulate the peepal tree for their husbands’ long life; holy bathing in sacred rivers and charity are especially meritorious.

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 06:01–02:33 (20.08)
the kshaya tithi does not touch sunrise — the festival is on the day it begins

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

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

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 06:01–02:33 (20.08)
the kshaya tithi does not touch sunrise — the festival is on the day it begins

Simha Sankranti · Surya

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

Rule: by the moment of Sankranti, 05:08–12:32
on the day the Sun enters the sign

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Anandadi: Saumya 05:08–00:54 (20.08) Anandadi: Dhwanksha 00:54–05:09 (20.08)

Gandanta (nakshatra): 19:33–06:16 (20.08)
Gandanta (tithi): 02:13–02:54 (20.08)
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Ashlesha

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:55–04:31
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	23:28–00:54 (20.08)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	06:59–08:50
Yamaganda	10:41–12:32
Gulika Kalam	14:24–16:15
Dur Muhurta	13:02–14:01, 16:00–16:59
Varjyam	14:56–16:22

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 08:14–16:57, 18:47–19:50

Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Ashlesha; tithi Krishna-chaturdashi until 06:01, Amavasya from 06:01; lagna Karka 05:08, Simha 05:13, Kanya 08:14, Tula 11:14, Vrischika 14:15, Dhanu 16:57, Makara 18:47, Kumbha 19:50

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Ashlesha — physical affliction (suffering); Monday — clear, bright complexion.

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

Krishna-chaturdashi 05:08–06:01: a Rikta and Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Amavasya 06:01–19:57: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Sankranti at 00:53 — a Parva day: no haircuts or shaving on this day (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −4

Avoid starting important matters: Krishna Chaturdashi, Kshaya tithi, Sankranti day

+1 Anandadi: Saumya 05:08–00:54 (20.08)+1 Yoga Variyana 05:08–23:27+1 Auspicious weekday0 Chaturmasya−1 Sankranti day−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 05:08–00:54 (20.08)−2 Kshaya tithi−3 Krishna Chaturdashi 05:08–06:01

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 05:08

Summary	Unfavourable day — many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower), Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) Adhika Masa: not for weddings, housewarmings or major new undertakings; good for spiritual practice.
Month	Adhika Bhadrapada (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Yuva (No. 9) · Shaka 2037 · Vikram 2172 more
Period	Adhika Masa · Chaturmasya
Festivals	Chandra Darshan

At sunrise 05:09

Tithi	1Shukla-pratipat (Nanda, Brahma) · until 23:21 more
Nakshatra	Magha, pada 1 (fierce, Pitris or Pitars - ancestors of the clan, forefathers, Ketu) · until 22:29 more Gandamula
Yoga	Parigha (“bolt, barrier”, inauspicious) · until 19:41 more
Karana	Kimstughna (fixed) · until 12:54 more
Vara	Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Simha (Leo)

Changes during the day

from 12:54	karana Bava
from 19:41	yoga Shiva
from 22:29	nakshatra Purva-Phalguni
from 23:21	tithi Shukla-dvitya
from 23:21	karana Balava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:28
Sunrise	05:09
Noon	12:33
Sunset	19:55
End of twilight	20:37
Moonrise	05:02
Moonset	20:38
Day length	14 h 45 min

Sky

New moon (Amavasya)	02:33

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise

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 (05:09–19:55) is good for sowing, for root crops.
Kimstughna 05:09–12:54: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

Chandra Darshan · Chandra (the Moon)

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

Rule: first visible lunar crescent, 19:55–20:38
Crescent Moon above the horizon after sunset: 19:55–20:38

Adhika Masa
Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:09–23:21

Anandadi: Kaladanda 05:09–22:29 Anandadi: Dhumra 22:29–05:11 (21.08)

Gandanta (nakshatra): 19:33 (19.08)–06:16
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Magha

Timings of the day

Favourable

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

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	16:14–18:04
Yamaganda	08:51–10:42
Gulika Kalam	12:32–14:23
Dur Muhurta	08:07–09:06, 23:38–00:15 (21.08)
Varjyam	11:41–13:08

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: bad throughout the daytime

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

Cutting hair, shaving	bad throughout the daytime
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	bad throughout the daytime
Bathing, washing hair	bad throughout the daytime

Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Magha; tithi Shukla-pratipat; 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: Magha — loss of property; Tuesday — harm to longevity.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Unfavourable day · score S = −7

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

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

0 Yoga Shiva 19:41–05:11 (21.08)0 Adhika Masa0 Chaturmasya−1 Anandadi: Kaladanda 05:09–22:29−1 Yoga Parigha 05:09–09:34−1 Gandanta 05:09–06:16−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 05:09–22:29−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:09–23:21

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

Panchanga at sunrise 05:09

Summary	Best day — Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Anandadi: Sthira Adhika Masa: not for weddings, housewarmings or major new undertakings; good for spiritual practice.
Month	Adhika Bhadrapada (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Yuva (No. 9) · Shaka 2037 · Vikram 2172 more
Period	Adhika Masa · Chaturmasya

At sunrise 05:11

Tithi	2Shukla-dvitya (Bhadra, Vidhatr) · until 20:36 more
Nakshatra	Purva-Phalguni, pada 2 (fierce, Bhaga (Share, Distributor) - god of wealth and family, Venus) · until 20:31 more
Yoga	Shiva (“auspicious, benevolent”, auspicious) · until 16:17 more
Karana	Balava (movable) · until 09:54 more
Vara	Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Simha (Leo)

Changes during the day

from 09:54	karana Kaulava
from 16:17	yoga Siddha
from 20:31	nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni
from 20:36	tithi Shukla-tritya
from 20:36	karana Taitila

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:30
Sunrise	05:11
Noon	12:33
Sunset	19:53
End of twilight	20:34
Moonrise	06:38
Moonset	20:49
Day length	14 h 41 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Phalguni (05:11–19:53) is good for root crops.

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Festivals and periods

Adhika Masa
Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:11–20:36

Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 20:36–05:13 (22.08) Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 20:36–05:13 (22.08) Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 20:36–05:13 (22.08)

Anandadi: Sthira 05:11–20:31 Anandadi: Vardhamana 20:31–05:13 (22.08)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:57–04:34
Abhijit Muhurta	none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday
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	14:38–16:07

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	12:32–14:22
Yamaganda	07:02–08:52
Gulika Kalam	10:42–12:32
Dur Muhurta	12:03–13:01
Varjyam	05:50–07:18, 03:18–04:49 (22.08)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average throughout the daytime

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average throughout the daytime
Cutting fingernails	average throughout the daytime
Cutting toenails	average 08:06–14:07, 18:39–19:42
Bathing, washing hair	average throughout the daytime

Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Purva-Phalguni; tithi Shukla-dvitya; 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: Purva-Phalguni — ill health; Wednesday — favour of the authorities.

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Best day · score S = +5

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

+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:11–20:36+1 Anandadi: Sthira 05:11–20:31+1 Yoga Shiva 05:11–16:17+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 05:11–20:360 Adhika Masa0 Chaturmasya−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 05:11–20:31

Panchanga at sunrise 05:11

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra), Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) Adhika Masa: not for weddings, housewarmings or major new undertakings; good for spiritual practice.
Month	Adhika Bhadrapada (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Yuva (No. 9) · Shaka 2037 · Vikram 2172 more
Period	Adhika Masa · Chaturmasya

At sunrise 05:13

Tithi	3Shukla-tritya (Jaya, Vishnu) · until 18:27 more
Nakshatra	Uttara-Phalguni, pada 2 (fixed, Aryaman (Lord of Hospitality), Sun) · until 19:09 more
Yoga	Siddha (“perfected, accomplished”, auspicious) · until 13:20 more
Karana	Taitila (movable) · until 07:26 more
Vara	Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Kanya (Virgo)

Changes during the day

from 07:26	karana Gara
from 13:20	yoga Sadhya
from 18:27	tithi Shukla-chaturti
from 18:27	karana Vanija
from 19:09	nakshatra Hasta

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:32
Sunrise	05:13
Noon	12:32
Sunset	19:50
End of twilight	20:31
Moonrise	08:10
Moonset	20:58
Day length	14 h 36 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 18:27	from 19:09

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, Uttara-Phalguni (05:13–19:09) is good for sowing.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Hasta (19:09–19:50) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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Festivals and periods

Adhika Masa
Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 19:09–05:15 (23.08)

Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 05:13–18:27 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 05:13–19:09 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 18:27–05:15 (23.08)

Anandadi: Matanga 05:13–19:09 Anandadi: Rakshasa 19:09–05:15 (23.08)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:59–04:36
Abhijit Muhurta	12:02–13:01
Vijaya Muhurta	14:58–15:56
Godhuli	19:50–20:09
Pradosha	19:50–21:43
Nishitha	00:14–00:52 (23.08)
Amrita Kalam	12:22–13:52

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	14:21–16:11
Yamaganda	05:13–07:03
Gulika Kalam	08:53–10:42
Dur Muhurta	10:06–11:04, 15:56–16:55
Varjyam	03:20–04:53 (23.08)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 08:02–14:03

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

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

Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni until 19:09, Hasta from 19:09; tithi Shukla-tritya until 18:27, Shukla-chaturti from 18:27; 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: Uttara-Phalguni (until 19:09) — destruction of all diseases; Hasta (from 19:09) — imparting radiance (to the person); Thursday — success.

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

Shukla-chaturti 18:27–19:50: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = +1

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

+2 Yoga Siddha 05:13–13:20+1 Anandadi: Matanga 05:13–19:09+1 Auspicious nakshatra 05:13–19:09+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 05:13–18:270 Ravi Yoga 19:09–05:15 (23.08)0 Adhika Masa0 Chaturmasya0 Anandadi: Rakshasa 19:09–05:15 (23.08)0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 18:27–05:15 (23.08)0 Rikta tithi 18:27–05:15 (23.08)−2 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 05:13–18:27−3 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 05:13–19:09

Panchanga at sunrise 05:13

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Ravi Yoga, Yoga Shubha; cons: Vishti (Bhadra), Rikta tithi Adhika Masa: not for weddings, housewarmings or major new undertakings; good for spiritual practice.
Month	Adhika Bhadrapada (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Yuva (No. 9) · Shaka 2037 · Vikram 2172 more
Period	Adhika Masa · Chaturmasya
Festivals	Vinayaka Chaturthi

At sunrise 05:15

Tithi	4Shukla-chaturti (Rikta, Yama) · until 17:02 more
Nakshatra	Hasta, pada 2 (light, Savitar (Animating, Awakening), Moon) · until 18:31 more
Yoga	Sadhya (“attainable, amenable”, auspicious) · until 10:59 more
Karana	Vanija (movable) · until 05:38 more
Vara	Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Kanya (Virgo)

Changes during the day

from 05:38	karana Vishti
from 10:59	yoga Shubha
from 17:02	tithi Shukla-panchami
from 17:02	karana Bava
from 18:31	nakshatra Chitra
from 04:38 (24.08)	karana Balava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:34
Sunrise	05:15
Noon	12:32
Sunset	19:48
End of twilight	20:29
Moonrise	09:38
Moonset	21:07
Day length	14 h 32 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 17:02	from 18:31

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Hasta (05:15–18:31) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Chitra (18:31–19:48) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 05:38–17:02: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

Vinayaka Chaturthi · Ganesha

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

Rule: madhyahna vyapini: midday (the 3rd fifth of the daytime), 11:04–13:59
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Adhika Masa
Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 05:15–18:31

Anandadi: Amrita 05:15–18:31 Anandadi: Musala 18:31–05:17 (24.08)

Bhadra in the netherworld: 05:38–17:02; Bhadra Mukha 05:44–07:37; Bhadra Puchha 15:54–17:02

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:00–04:38
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	12:41–14:14

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	10:42–12:31
Yamaganda	16:10–17:59
Gulika Kalam	07:04–08:53
Dur Muhurta	08:10–09:08, 13:01–13:59
Varjyam	02:35–04:12 (24.08)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 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	good 18:31–19:34
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	good 18:31–19:34
Bathing, washing hair	good 18:31–19:34

Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Hasta until 18:31, Chitra from 18:31; tithi Shukla-chaturti until 17:02, Shukla-panchami from 17:02; lagna Simha 05:15, Kanya 07:58, Tula 10:58, Vrischika 13:59, Dhanu 16:42, Makara 18:31, Kumbha 19:34

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Hasta (until 18:31) — imparting radiance (to the person); Chitra (from 18:31) — improvement of well-being; Friday — universal respect.

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

Shukla-chaturti 05:15–17:02: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = +2

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

+2 Ravi Yoga 05:15–18:31+1 Yoga Shubha 10:59–05:17 (24.08)+1 Anandadi: Amrita 05:15–18:31+1 Auspicious nakshatra 05:15–18:31+1 Auspicious weekday0 Auspicious tithi 17:02–05:17 (24.08)0 Adhika Masa0 Chaturmasya0 Anandadi: Musala 18:31–05:17 (24.08)−2 Rikta tithi 05:15–17:02−2 Vishti (Bhadra) 05:38–17:02

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

Panchanga at sunrise 05:15

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Yoga Shubha, Auspicious nakshatra; cons: Anandadi: Kana, Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) Adhika Masa: not for weddings, housewarmings or major new undertakings; good for spiritual practice.
Month	Adhika Bhadrapada (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Yuva (No. 9) · Shaka 2037 · Vikram 2172 more
Period	Adhika Masa · Chaturmasya
Festivals	Skanda Shashti

At sunrise 05:17

Tithi	5Shukla-panchami (Purna, Soma) · until 16:27 more
Nakshatra	Chitra, pada 2 (soft, Tvashtri (Heavenly Architect) or Vishwakarma (Vastu God), Mars) · until 18:43 more
Yoga	Shubha (“goodness, happiness”, auspicious) · until 09:16 more
Karana	Balava (movable) · until 16:27 more
Vara	Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Kanya (Virgo)

Changes during the day

from 09:16	yoga Shukla
from 16:27	tithi Shukla-shashti
from 16:27	karana Kaulava
from 18:43	nakshatra Swati
from 04:28 (25.08)	karana Taitila

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:36
Sunrise	05:17
Noon	12:32
Sunset	19:45
End of twilight	20:26
Moonrise	11:03
Moonset	21:16
Day length	14 h 27 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 16:27	from 18:43

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Chitra (05:17–18:43) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Swati (18:43–19:45) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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Festivals and periods

Skanda Shashti · Skanda (Murugan, Kartikeya)

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

Rule: the tithi begins between sunrise and sunset, 16:27–05:19 (25.08)
the tithi begins between sunrise and sunset

Adhika Masa
Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 18:43–05:19 (25.08) Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 18:43–05:19 (25.08) Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 18:43–05:19 (25.08)

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:17–16:27 Krakacha Yoga 16:27–05:19 (25.08)

Anandadi: Siddhi 18:43–05:19 (25.08) Anandadi: Kana 05:17–18:43

Gandanta (tithi): 16:03–16:51

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:01–04:39
Abhijit Muhurta	12:02–13:00
Vijaya Muhurta	14:56–15:54
Godhuli	19:45–20:04
Pradosha	19:45–21:40
Nishitha	00:13–00:51 (25.08)
Amrita Kalam	12:16–13:53

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	08:54–10:43
Yamaganda	14:20–16:08
Gulika Kalam	05:17–07:06
Dur Muhurta	05:17–06:15, 06:15–07:13
Varjyam	00:33–02:13 (25.08)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 05:17–16:27, 18:27–19:30

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 05:17–16:27, 18:27–19:30
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 05:17–16:27, 18:27–19:30
Bathing, washing hair	average 05:17–16:38, 18:27–19:30

Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Chitra until 18:43, Swati from 18:43; tithi Shukla-panchami until 16:27, Shukla-shashti from 16:27; lagna Simha 05:17, Kanya 07:54, Tula 10:54, Vrischika 13:55, Dhanu 16:38, Makara 18:27, Kumbha 19:30

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Chitra (until 18:43) — improvement of well-being; Swati (from 18:43) — relief from all suffering; Saturday — decline of physical strength.

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = −2

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

+2 Yoga Shubha 05:17–09:16+1 Auspicious nakshatra 05:17–18:43+1 Auspicious tithi 05:17–16:270 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 18:43–05:19 (25.08)0 Ravi Yoga 18:43–05:19 (25.08)0 Anandadi: Siddhi 18:43–05:19 (25.08)0 Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 18:43–05:19 (25.08)0 Adhika Masa0 Chaturmasya−1 Krakacha Yoga 16:27–05:19 (25.08)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:17–16:27−3 Anandadi: Kana 05:17–18:43

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

Panchanga at sunrise 05:17

Summary	Favourable day — Ravi Yoga, Yoga Brahma; auspicious time — until 16:42 Adhika Masa: not for weddings, housewarmings or major new undertakings; good for spiritual practice.
Month	Adhika Bhadrapada (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Yuva (No. 9) · Shaka 2037 · Vikram 2172 more
Period	Adhika Masa · Chaturmasya

At sunrise 05:19

Tithi	6Shukla-shashti (Nanda, Kartikeya) · until 16:42 more
Nakshatra	Swati, pada 2 (movable, Waiu (Wind), Rahu) · until 19:44 more
Yoga	Shukla (“bright, pure”, auspicious) · until 08:14 more
Karana	Taitila (movable) · until 16:42 more
Vara	Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Tula (Libra)

Changes during the day

from 08:14	yoga Brahma
from 16:42	tithi Shukla-saptami
from 16:42	karana Gara
from 19:44	nakshatra Vishakha
from 05:08 (26.08)	karana Vanija

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:38
Sunrise	05:19
Noon	12:32
Sunset	19:43
End of twilight	20:23
Moonrise	12:26
Moonset	21:26
Day length	14 h 23 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 16:42

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

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

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Festivals and periods

Adhika Masa
Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 05:19–19:44 Tripushkar Yoga 19:44–05:21 (26.08)

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:19–16:42 Samvartaka Yoga 16:42–05:21 (26.08)

Anandadi: Lumbaka 05:19–19:44 Anandadi: Utpata 19:44–05:21 (26.08)

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	10:33–12:14

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	17:55–19:43
Yamaganda	12:31–14:19
Gulika Kalam	16:07–17:55
Dur Muhurta	17:48–18:45
Varjyam	01:45–03:28 (26.08)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 07:50–13:51, 16:42–19:43

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 07:50–13:51, 16:42–19:43
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 07:50–13:51, 16:42–19:43
Bathing, washing hair	average 07:50–16:34, 16:42–19:43

Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Swati; tithi Shukla-shashti until 16:42, Shukla-saptami from 16:42; lagna Simha 05:19, Kanya 07:50, Tula 10:50, Vrischika 13:51, Dhanu 16:34, Makara 18:23, Kumbha 19:26

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Swati — relief from all suffering; Sunday — physical well-being.

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Favourable day · score S = +3

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

Auspicious time ends by 16:42

+2 Ravi Yoga 05:19–19:44+2 Yoga Brahma 08:14–05:21 (26.08)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 05:19–19:440 Auspicious tithi 16:42–05:21 (26.08)0 Adhika Masa0 Chaturmasya0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:19–16:42 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Tripushkar Yoga 19:44–05:21 (26.08)−1 Samvartaka Yoga 16:42–05:21 (26.08)−1 Anandadi: Lumbaka 05:19–19:44

Panchanga at sunrise 05:19

Summary	Unfavourable day — Yamaghanta, Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) Adhika Masa: not for weddings, housewarmings or major new undertakings; good for spiritual practice.
Month	Adhika Bhadrapada (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Yuva (No. 9) · Shaka 2037 · Vikram 2172 more
Period	Adhika Masa · Chaturmasya

At sunrise 05:21

Tithi	7Shukla-saptami (Bhadra, Indra) · until 17:46 more
Nakshatra	Vishakha, pada 2 (mixed, Indra and Agni, Jupiter) · until 21:31 more
Yoga	Brahma (“Brahma, sacred knowledge”, auspicious) · until 07:51 more
Karana	Vanija (movable) · until 17:46 more
Vara	Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Tula (Libra)

Changes during the day

from 07:51	yoga Indra
from 17:46	tithi Shukla-ashtami
from 17:46	karana Vishti
from 21:31	nakshatra Anuradha

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:41
Sunrise	05:21
Noon	12:31
Sunset	19:40
End of twilight	20:20
Moonrise	13:49
Moonset	21:40
Day length	14 h 19 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 17:46

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Vishakha (05:21–19:40) is good for sowing, for root crops.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 17:46–19:40: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

Adhika Masa
Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 21:31–05:23 (27.08)

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:21–17:46 Yamaghanta 05:21–21:31

Anandadi: Mitra 05:21–21:31 Anandadi: Manasa 21:31–05:23 (27.08)

Bhadra in heaven: 17:46–06:33 (27.08); Bhadra Puchha 19:41–20:59; Bhadra Mukha 20:59–23:07

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:04–04:43
Abhijit Muhurta	12:02–12:59
Vijaya Muhurta	14:54–15:51
Godhuli	19:40–20:00
Pradosha	19:40–21:37
Nishitha	00:12–00:51 (27.08)
Amrita Kalam	12:03–13:47

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	07:08–08:56
Yamaganda	10:43–12:31
Gulika Kalam	14:18–16:05
Dur Muhurta	12:59–13:57, 15:51–16:48
Varjyam	01:54–03:40 (27.08)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 05:21–17:46

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 05:21–17:46
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 05:21–17:46
Bathing, washing hair	average 05:21–17:46, 18:19–19:22

Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Vishakha; tithi Shukla-saptami until 17:46, Shukla-ashtami from 17:46; lagna Simha 05:21, Kanya 07:46, Tula 10:47, Vrischika 13:47, Dhanu 16:30, Makara 18:19, Kumbha 19:22

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Vishakha — loss of money; Monday — clear, bright complexion.

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

Shukla-ashtami 17:46–19:40: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Unfavourable day · score S = 0

Strict prohibition: Yamaghanta

+2 Yoga Brahma 05:21–07:51+1 Anandadi: Mitra 05:21–21:31+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 05:21–17:460 Adhika Masa0 Chaturmasya0 Ashtami 17:46–05:23 (27.08)0 Vishti (Bhadra) 17:46–05:23 (27.08)−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:21–17:46−3 Yamaghanta 05:21–21:31

Panchanga at sunrise 05:21

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Vaidhriti, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn) Adhika Masa: not for weddings, housewarmings or major new undertakings; good for spiritual practice.
Month	Adhika Bhadrapada (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Yuva (No. 9) · Shaka 2037 · Vikram 2172 more
Period	Adhika Masa · Chaturmasya
Festivals	Masik Durgashtami

At sunrise 05:23

Tithi	8Shukla-ashtami (Jaya, Vasus) · until 19:29 more
Nakshatra	Anuradha, pada 2 (soft, Mitra (Friend), Saturn) · until 23:54 more
Yoga	Indra (“Indra, lord”, auspicious) · until 08:01 more
Karana	Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 06:33 more
Vara	Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Vrischika (Scorpio)

Changes during the day

from 06:33	karana Bava
from 08:01	yoga Vaidhriti
from 19:29	tithi Shukla-navami
from 19:29	karana Balava
from 23:54	nakshatra Jyestha

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:43
Sunrise	05:23
Noon	12:31
Sunset	19:38
End of twilight	20:18
Moonrise	15:09
Moonset	21:59
Day length	14 h 14 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 19:29

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, Anuradha (05:23–19:38) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 05:23–06:33: 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 17:46 (26.08)–19:29
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Adhika Masa
Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:23–19:29 Ravi Yoga 23:54–05:25 (28.08)

Anandadi: Vajra 05:23–23:54 Anandadi: Mudgara 23:54–05:25 (28.08)

Bhadra in heaven: 17:46 (26.08)–06:33; Bhadra Puchha 19:41–20:59 (26.08); Bhadra Mukha 20:59–23:07 (26.08)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:05–04:44
Abhijit Muhurta	12:02–12:59
Vijaya Muhurta	14:53–15:50
Godhuli	19:38–19:57
Pradosha	19:38–21:35
Nishitha	00:12–00:51 (28.08)
Amrita Kalam	12:28–14:14

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	16:04–17:51
Yamaganda	08:57–10:44
Gulika Kalam	12:30–14:17
Dur Muhurta	08:14–09:11, 23:33–00:12 (28.08)
Varjyam	none on this day

Haircut and shaving

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

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

Cutting hair, shaving	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Bathing, washing hair	average 07:42–16:26, 18:15–19:18

Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Anuradha; tithi Shukla-ashtami until 19:29, Shukla-navami from 19:29; lagna Simha 05:23, Kanya 07:42, Tula 10:43, Vrischika 13:44, Dhanu 16:26, Makara 18:15, Kumbha 19:18

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Anuradha — loss of money. In general Anuradha is favourable, but not for the very first shaving, cutting or trimming of hair (“vapanam”); Tuesday — harm to longevity.

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

Shukla-ashtami 05:23–19:29: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Shukla-navami 19:29–19:38: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Vaidhriti 08:01–19:38: auspicious undertakings, including haircuts, are avoided during this yoga (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −1

Avoid starting important matters: Vaidhriti

+2 Yoga Indra 05:23–08:01+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:23–19:29+1 Auspicious nakshatra 05:23–23:540 Adhika Masa0 Chaturmasya0 Vishti (Bhadra) 05:23–06:33−1 Ashtami 05:23–19:29−1 Anandadi: Vajra 05:23–23:54−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−3 Vaidhriti 08:01–05:25 (28.08)

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 05:23

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Krakacha Yoga, Rikta tithi Adhika Masa: not for weddings, housewarmings or major new undertakings; good for spiritual practice.
Month	Adhika Bhadrapada (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Yuva (No. 9) · Shaka 2037 · Vikram 2172 more
Period	Adhika Masa · Chaturmasya

At sunrise 05:25

Tithi	9Shukla-navami (Rikta, Serpent (Naga)) · until 21:41 more
Nakshatra	Jyestha, pada 1 (sharp, Indra (Leader of the Gods), Mercury) · until 02:43 (29.08) more Gandamula
Yoga	Vaidhriti (“without support, discord”, inauspicious) · until 08:38 more
Karana	Balava (movable) · until 08:32 more
Vara	Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Vrischika (Scorpio)

Changes during the day

from 08:32	karana Kaulava
from 08:38	yoga Vishkambha
from 21:41	tithi Shukla-dashami
from 21:41	karana Taitila
from 02:43 (29.08)	nakshatra Mula

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:45
Sunrise	05:25
Noon	12:31
Sunset	19:35
End of twilight	20:15
Moonrise	16:23
Moonset	22:27
Day length	14 h 10 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Jyestha (05:25–19:35) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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Festivals and periods

Adhika Masa
Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga all day

Krakacha Yoga 05:25–21:41 Yamaghanta 02:43–05:27 (29.08)

Anandadi: Dhwaja 02:43–05:27 (29.08) Anandadi: Dhwanksha 05:25–02:43 (29.08)

Gandanta (nakshatra): 19:59–09:28 (29.08)
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Jyestha

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:07–04:46
Abhijit Muhurta	none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday
Vijaya Muhurta	14:52–15:48
Godhuli	19:35–19:55
Pradosha	19:35–21:34
Nishitha	00:11–00:51 (29.08)
Amrita Kalam	16:53–18:41

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	12:30–14:16
Yamaganda	07:11–08:58
Gulika Kalam	10:44–12:30
Dur Muhurta	12:02–12:58
Varjyam	06:10–07:57

Haircut and shaving

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

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

Cutting hair, shaving	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Bathing, washing hair	average 07:38–16:22, 18:11–19:14

Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Jyestha; tithi Shukla-navami; lagna Simha 05:25, Kanya 07:38, Tula 10:39, Vrischika 13:40, Dhanu 16:22, Makara 18:11, Kumbha 19:14

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Jyestha — loss (reduction) of landed property (real estate); Wednesday — favour of the authorities.

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

Shukla-navami 05:25–19:35: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Vaidhriti 05:25–08:38: auspicious undertakings, including haircuts, are avoided during this yoga (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −5

+2 Ravi Yoga all day+1 Auspicious weekday0 Adhika Masa0 Chaturmasya−1 Vaidhriti 05:25–08:38−1 Anandadi: Dhwanksha 05:25–02:43 (29.08)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 05:25–02:43 (29.08)−2 Rikta tithi 05:25–21:41−3 Krakacha Yoga 05:25–21:41

Panchanga at sunrise 05:25

Summary	Favourable day — Ravi Yoga, Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi); auspicious time — after 09:28 Adhika Masa: not for weddings, housewarmings or major new undertakings; good for spiritual practice.
Month	Adhika Bhadrapada (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Yuva (No. 9) · Shaka 2037 · Vikram 2172 more
Period	Adhika Masa · Chaturmasya

At sunrise 05:27

Tithi	10Shukla-dashami (Purna, Dharma) · until 00:07 (30.08) more
Nakshatra	Mula, pada 1 (sharp, Nirriti (Goddess of Destruction or Alakshmi), Ketu) · until 05:44 (30.08) more Gandamula
Yoga	Vishkambha (“prop, bolt”, inauspicious) · until 09:30 more
Karana	Taitila (movable) · until 10:53 more
Vara	Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Dhanu (Sagittarius)

Changes during the day

from 09:30	yoga Priti
from 10:53	karana Gara
from 00:07 (30.08)	tithi Shukla-ekadashi
from 00:07 (30.08)	karana Vanija

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:47
Sunrise	05:27
Noon	12:30
Sunset	19:33
End of twilight	20:12
Moonrise	17:27
Moonset	23:09
Day length	14 h 05 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Mula (05:27–19:33) is good for sowing, for root crops.

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Festivals and periods

Adhika Masa
Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:27–00:07 (30.08) Ravi Yoga all day

Anandadi: Dhumra all day

Gandanta (nakshatra): 19:59 (28.08)–09:28
Gandanta (tithi): 23:41–00:34 (30.08)
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Mula
Surya Dagdha tithi: Shukla-dashami

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	22:32–00:20 (30.08)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	14:16–16:01
Yamaganda	05:27–07:13
Gulika Kalam	08:58–10:44
Dur Muhurta	10:09–11:05, 15:47–16:44
Varjyam	03:56–05:44 (30.08)

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	average throughout the daytime

Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Mula; tithi Shukla-dashami; lagna Simha 05:27, Kanya 07:35, Tula 10:35, Vrischika 13:36, Dhanu 16:18, Makara 18:07, Kumbha 19:10

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Mula — ruin of the family; Thursday — success.

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 09:28

+2 Ravi Yoga all day+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:27–00:07 (30.08)+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 05:27–00:07 (30.08)+1 Yoga Priti 09:30–05:29 (30.08)0 Adhika Masa0 Chaturmasya−1 Anandadi: Dhumra all day−1 Gandanta 05:27–09:28−1 Surya Dagdha tithi 05:27–00:07 (30.08)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra all day

Panchanga at sunrise 05:27

Summary	Favourable day — Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Anandadi: Vardhamana; auspicious time — until 13:22 Adhika Masa: not for weddings, housewarmings or major new undertakings; good for spiritual practice.
Month	Adhika Bhadrapada (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Yuva (No. 9) · Shaka 2037 · Vikram 2172 more
Period	Adhika Masa · Chaturmasya
Festivals	Padmini Ekadashi (Kamala)

At sunrise 05:29

Tithi	11Shukla-ekadashi (Nanda, Rudra) · until 02:36 (31.08) more
Nakshatra	Mula, pada 4 (sharp, Nirriti (Goddess of Destruction or Alakshmi), Ketu) · until 05:44 more Gandamula
Yoga	Priti (“love, affection”, auspicious) · until 10:30 more
Karana	Vanija (movable) · until 13:22 more
Vara	Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Dhanu (Sagittarius)

Changes during the day

from 05:44	nakshatra Purva-Ashadha
from 10:30	yoga Ayushman
from 13:22	karana Vishti
from 02:36 (31.08)	tithi Shukla-dvadashi
from 02:36 (31.08)	karana Bava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:49
Sunrise	05:29
Noon	12:30
Sunset	19:30
End of twilight	20:10
Moonrise	18:16
Moonset	none
Day length	14 h 01 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 05:44

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Mula (05:29–05:44) is good for sowing, for root crops.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Ashadha (05:44–19:30) is good for root crops.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 13:22–19:30: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

Padmini Ekadashi (Kamala) · Purushottama (Vishnu)

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

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 00:07–02:36 (31.08)
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Parana (breaking the fast): 13:53–16:40 (31.08)

Adhika Masa
Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 05:29–05:44 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:29–02:36 (31.08)

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 02:36–05:31 (31.08)

Anandadi: Sthira 05:29–05:44 Anandadi: Vardhamana 05:44–05:31 (31.08)

Bhadra in the netherworld: 13:22–02:36 (31.08); Bhadra Puchha 18:39–19:59; Bhadra Mukha 19:59–22:11
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Mula

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	03:20–05:08 (31.08)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	10:44–12:29
Yamaganda	16:00–17:45
Gulika Kalam	07:14–08:59
Dur Muhurta	08:17–09:13, 12:58–13:54
Varjyam	03:56–05:44, 16:32–18:20

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average throughout the daytime

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average throughout the daytime
Cutting fingernails	average 07:31–13:32, 18:03–19:06
Cutting toenails	average throughout the daytime
Bathing, washing hair	good 07:31–16:14, 18:03–19:06

Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Mula until 05:44, Purva-Ashadha from 05:44; tithi Shukla-ekadashi; lagna Simha 05:29, Kanya 07:31, Tula 10:31, Vrischika 13:32, Dhanu 16:14, Makara 18:03, Kumbha 19:06

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Mula (until 05:44) — ruin of the family; Purva-Ashadha (from 05:44) — ruin of the family; Friday — universal respect.

Cautions:

Ekadashi: by custom, those who fast on this day do not cut their hair or shave.
Friday: B. V. Raman advises against cutting nails (the rating above is the site’s summary, which uses the same weekdays for nails as for haircuts, so Friday counts as auspicious).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Favourable day · score S = +4

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

Auspicious time ends by 13:22

+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:29–02:36 (31.08)+1 Anandadi: Vardhamana 05:44–05:31 (31.08)+1 Yoga Priti 05:29–10:30+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 05:29–02:36 (31.08)0 Ravi Yoga 05:29–05:440 Adhika Masa0 Chaturmasya−1 Vishti (Bhadra) 13:22–02:36 (31.08)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 05:29–05:44

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 05:29

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Anandadi: Matanga, Yoga Ayushman; cons: Fierce or sharp nakshatra, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn) Adhika Masa: not for weddings, housewarmings or major new undertakings; good for spiritual practice.
Month	Adhika Bhadrapada (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Yuva (No. 9) · Shaka 2037 · Vikram 2172 more
Period	Adhika Masa · Chaturmasya

At sunrise 05:31

Tithi	12Shukla-dvadashi (Bhadra, Sun (Ravi)) · until 04:55 (01.09) more
Nakshatra	Purva-Ashadha, pada 4 (fierce, Varuna, Venus) · until 08:44 more
Yoga	Ayushman (“long-lived”, auspicious) · until 11:27 more
Karana	Bava (movable) · until 15:47 more
Vara	Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Dhanu (Sagittarius)

Changes during the day

from 08:44	nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha
from 11:27	yoga Saubhagya
from 15:47	karana Balava
from 04:55 (01.09)	tithi Shukla-triodashi
from 04:55 (01.09)	karana Kaulava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:51
Sunrise	05:31
Noon	12:30
Sunset	19:28
End of twilight	20:07
Moonrise	18:50
Moonset	00:05
Day length	13 h 56 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 08:44

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Ashadha (05:31–08:44) is good for root crops.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Ashadha (08:44–19:28) is good for sowing.

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Festivals and periods

Adhika Masa
Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Tripushkar Yoga 08:44–04:55 (01.09)

Anandadi: Matanga 05:31–08:44 Anandadi: Chara 04:52–05:33 (01.09) Anandadi: Rakshasa 08:44–04:52 (01.09)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:11–04:51
Abhijit Muhurta	12:01–12:57
Vijaya Muhurta	14:49–15:44
Godhuli	19:28–19:48
Pradosha	19:28–21:29
Nishitha	00:10–00:50 (01.09)
Amrita Kalam	04:23–06:11 (01.09)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	09:00–10:45
Yamaganda	14:14–15:58
Gulika Kalam	05:31–07:15
Dur Muhurta	05:31–06:27, 06:27–07:22
Varjyam	17:40–19:27

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 08:44–13:28, 17:59–19:02

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 08:44–13:28, 17:59–19:02
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 08:44–13:28, 17:59–19:02
Bathing, washing hair	average 07:27–16:10, 17:59–19:02

Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Purva-Ashadha until 08:44, Uttara-Ashadha from 08:44; tithi Shukla-dvadashi; lagna Simha 05:31, Kanya 07:27, Tula 10:27, Vrischika 13:28, Dhanu 16:10, Makara 17:59, Kumbha 19:02

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Purva-Ashadha (until 08:44) — ruin of the family; Uttara-Ashadha (from 08:44) — improved health; Saturday — decline of physical strength.

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = 0

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

+1 Anandadi: Matanga 05:31–08:44+1 Yoga Ayushman 05:31–11:27+1 Auspicious nakshatra 08:44–05:33 (01.09)0 Adhika Masa0 Chaturmasya0 Tripushkar Yoga 08:44–04:55 (01.09)−1 Anandadi: Rakshasa 08:44–04:52 (01.09)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 05:31–08:44

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

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

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

Yuva (No. 9 of 60, “youth”) — A year of youthful strength: good rains and harvests, but strife and rivalry are possible.
Northern samvatsara: Virodhi (No. 23)
Shaka Samvat 2037 · Vikram Samvat 2172 · Kali Yuga 5216
Next year — Dhata, from the new moon before Ugadi (the start of Chaitra) 13.04.2116
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-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.

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)

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.

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.

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.

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).

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

Shukla-ekadashi
pruning and weeding

Shukla-dvadashi
neutral

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

Anandadi: 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.

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.

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

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).

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.

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 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.

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.

Thursday
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Jyestha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Mula
−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-ekadashi
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-dvadashi
0 — does not affect the haircut rating

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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

Shukla-dvadashi
neutral

Shukla-triodashi
no pruning or felling

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

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

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

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

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

Shukla-triodashi
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

Shukla-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.

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.

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.

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

Shukla-triodashi
no pruning or felling

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

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.

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: 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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Saturday
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Purva-Ashadha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-chaturdashi
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 Uttara-Ashadha
Planting and sowing are allowed.

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

Purnima
sowing seeds, any undertakings

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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

How it is calculated: the eighths of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day; Yamaganda (Yamaghantaka) is Jupiter’s portion, today part 5. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 12:00–13:30.

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

How it is calculated: Saturn’s portion among the eighths of the daytime (planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day), today part 7. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 15:00–16:30. According to a note by the translator of the Kalaprakashika, Gulika is not considered inauspicious: it is even good for reaping, gathering grain, trade, medical treatment, repaying debts and a number of other activities; the view that whatever is begun during Gulika will repeat itself is a popular (mainly Tamil) belief.

Sunday
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Uttara-Ashadha
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Purnima
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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

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.

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

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-Ashadha
Planting and sowing are allowed.

Purnima
sowing seeds, any undertakings

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

Krishna-pratipat
digging, plowing, planting trees

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Monday
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shravana
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-pratipat
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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.

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 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).

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

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.

Agni Panchaka
Began on a Tuesday: danger of fire — construction is not started and work with fire and machinery is avoided; suitable for legal matters.
The Moon in Kumbha or Mina (from the middle of Dhanishtha to the end of Revati). During these five nakshatras people do not travel south, gather firewood or grass, lay a roof or build a bed; cremation is performed with a special rite.

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

Dhanishtha
+1 — favourable 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.

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

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

nakshatra 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: 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.

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

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

Krishna-tritya
any undertakings

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

Anandadi: 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.

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra
Planting and sowing are allowed.

Anandadi: 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: 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.

Uttara-Bhadra
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-chaturti
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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

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

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.

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 Uttara-Bhadra
Planting and sowing are allowed.

Krishna-panchami
any undertakings

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

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.

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.

Revati
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-panchami
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

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

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

Ashwini
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-shashti
−1 — unfavourable 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.

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 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.

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.

Bharani
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-saptami
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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-ashtami
0 — does not affect the haircut rating

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

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.

nakshatra Rohini
Planting and sowing are allowed.

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: 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.

Rohini
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-navami
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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)

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.

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

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.

Mrigashirsha
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-dashami
0 — does not affect the haircut rating

Krishna-ekadashi
0 — does not affect the haircut rating

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

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)

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 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: 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.

Ardra
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-dvadashi
0 — does not affect the haircut rating

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

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

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

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

Krishna-dvadashi
neutral

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

Krishna-trayodashi
no pruning or felling

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

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.

Punarvasu
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-trayodashi
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Siddhi (16) — “success, accomplishment”
Especially auspicious: success in any undertaking, study and spiritual practice.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

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

Punarvasu (7)
Meaning: Successful, magnificent, two for riches
Symbol: Arrow or quiver of arrows, rarely: rainbow
Deity: Aditi
Type: movable (chara, chala) — For journeys and moving house, buying vehicles, gardening, quick and temporary changes.
Vimshottari lord: Jupiter
Shakti: give the gaining of profit (property, wealth), growth

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

Krishna-trayodashi
no pruning or felling

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

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

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

Ravi Pushya Yoga
A Sunday when the Moon is in Pushya. Very favourable for purchases, preparing medicines and medical treatment, beginning studies and mantra practice.

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.

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.

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.

Shakuni (fixed)
Deity: Kali (personification of the Kali Yuga)
Inauspicious for new undertakings. Good for preparing and taking medicines, mantras, protective and pacifying rites.
A karana is half a tithi; there are 60 of them in a lunar month.

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

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

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

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

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

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.

Ashlesha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Amavasya
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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

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

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

Magha (10)
Meaning: Powerful, sufficient
Symbol: Throne, palanquin, royal canopy
Deity: Pitris or Pitars - ancestors of the clan, forefathers
Type: fierce (ugra, krura) — For destructive and dangerous tasks: demolition, work with fire and weapons, disputes; unsuitable for other auspicious undertakings (the exception is weddings: Magha is among the nakshatras for marriage).
Vimshottari lord: Ketu
Shakti: leave the body (temporarily or completely), give transformation similar to death

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.

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.

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.

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.

Magha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-pratipat
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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

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

Purva-Phalguni (11)
Meaning: Prior red
Symbol: Headboard, rarely: hammock, ficus
Deity: Bhaga (Share, Distributor) - god of wealth and family
Type: fierce (ugra, krura) — For destructive and dangerous tasks: demolition, work with fire and weapons, disputes; unsuitable for other auspicious undertakings (the exception is weddings: Magha is among the nakshatras for marriage).
Vimshottari lord: Venus
Shakti: give reproduction, the receiving of fruit

Purva-Phalguni
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-dvitya
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

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

Siddha (21) — “perfected, accomplished”
Especially auspicious: success of undertakings, gaining knowledge and receiving initiations.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

Shukla-chaturti
felling trees, for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else

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

Uttara-Phalguni
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Hasta
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-tritya
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-chaturti
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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

Sadhya (22) — “attainable, amenable”
Auspicious (in some traditions — especially auspicious): study, practice, mastering new things — anything achieved through effort.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

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 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.

Chitra
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-panchami
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

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

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

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

Shukla-panchami
do not fell trees, any undertakings

Shukla-shashti
plowing the ground

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

Swati
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-shashti
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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

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.

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

Shukla-shashti
plowing the ground

Shukla-saptami
soaking seeds is allowed, farming

Shukla-saptami
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

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

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

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

Shukla-saptami
soaking seeds is allowed, farming

Shukla-ashtami
tillage and sowing are forbidden

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

Vishakha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-ashtami
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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)

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

Anuradha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-navami
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-navami (9, waxing Moon)
Group: Rikta. Deity: Serpent (Naga).
The serpent (Naga) patronizes the ninth lunar day, which is suitable for struggle, destruction, coercion and for efforts to overcome obstacles.

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.

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

Shukla-dashami
any undertakings

Shukla-dashami
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha
Planting and sowing are allowed.