August 2118 falls, in the lunar calendar (amanta), within the months Adhika Shravana (until 17.08), Nija Shravana (from 18.08). Adhika Shravana — intercalary month: annual festivals are, as a rule, moved to the following (Nija) month; no major undertakings are begun in it. Periods: all month — Chaturmasya. Major festivals: 30.08 Raksha Bandhan. 31.08 — lunar eclipse, penumbral (not visible here).
Icons this month (23)
How to read the calendar
Cell colour — the day’s rating for new undertakings: maroon — best days, green — favourable, light — ordinary, grey — avoid starting important matters, pink — unfavourable. The circle shows the tithi number at sunrise (outlined — waxing Moon, filled — waning); top right — the nakshatra at sunrise and its type icon. Click a day to open the full panchanga of the day.
Best days
- 21.08 Sun — Yoga Shubha, Anandadi: Padma, Auspicious nakshatra after 07:27
Chitra (soft): for arts and music, friendship and love, new clothes and jewellery, weddings and festivals. - 22.08 Mon — Ravi Yoga, Anandadi: Chhatra, Auspicious nakshatra after 05:56
Swati (movable): for journeys and moving house, buying vehicles, gardening, quick and temporary changes. - 29.08 Mon — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Ravi Yoga, Anandadi: Siddhi until 08:32
Shravana (movable): for journeys and moving house, buying vehicles, gardening, quick and temporary changes.
Festivals
- 1.08 Mon Adhika Purnima
- 1.08 Mon Shravana Somvar
- 4.08 Thu Sankashti Chaturthi (Vibhuvana Palaka)
- 8.08 Mon Shravana Somvar
- 9.08 Tue Kalashtami
- 13.08 Sat Parama Ekadashi
- 14.08 Sun Pradosha Vrat
- 15.08 Mon Masik Shivaratri
- 15.08 Mon Shravana Somvar
- 17.08 Wed Adhika Amavasya
- 17.08 Wed Karkidaka Vavu
- 18.08 Thu Simha Sankranti
- 19.08 Fri Hariyali Teej
- 20.08 Sat Vinayaka Chaturthi
- 20.08 Sat Chandra Darshan
- 21.08 Sun Naga Panchami
- 22.08 Mon Skanda Shashti
- 22.08 Mon Shravana Somvar
- 24.08 Wed Masik Durgashtami
- 26.08 Fri Varalakshmi Vrat
- 27.08 Sat Shravana Putrada Ekadashi (Pavitra)
- 28.08 Sun Pradosha Vrat
- 29.08 Mon Onam (Thiruvonam)
- 29.08 Mon Shravana Somvar
- 30.08 Tue Raksha Bandhan
- 30.08 Tue Purnima Vrat
- 31.08 Wed Shravana Purnima (Narali Purnima)
Special muhurta yogas
- 1.08 Mon Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 13:50–04:36 (02.08)
- 2.08 Tue Dwipushkar Yoga 19:12–04:38 (03.08)
- 7.08 Sun Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 19:44–04:47 (08.08)
- 9.08 Tue Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 01:33–04:51 (10.08)
- 10.08 Wed Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day
- 15.08 Mon Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 11:30–05:02 (16.08)
- 16.08 Tue Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 11:50–05:04 (17.08)
- 21.08 Sun Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 05:12–07:27
- 23.08 Tue Tripushkar Yoga 05:16–19:15
- 24.08 Wed Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 05:18–01:26 (25.08)
- 24.08 Wed Amrita Siddhi Yoga 17:00–01:26 (25.08)
- 27.08 Sat Tripushkar Yoga 22:08–05:25 (28.08)
- 28.08 Sun Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 05:25–21:34
- 28.08 Sun Tripushkar Yoga 05:25–09:39
- 29.08 Mon Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 05:27–21:24
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
- 4.08 Thu — Bhadra on earth, Panchaka, Anandadi: Vajra
- 5.08 Fri — Rikta tithi, Fierce or sharp nakshatra, Panchaka
- 11.08 Thu — Anandadi: Utpata, Rikta tithi, Vishti (Bhadra)
- 13.08 Sat — Hutashana Yoga, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn), Anandadi: Vajra
- 14.08 Sun — Krakacha Yoga, Hutashana Yoga, Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi)
- 15.08 Mon — Bhadra on earth, Krishna Chaturdashi, Anandadi: Dhumra
- 16.08 Tue — Krishna Chaturdashi, Vyatipata, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
- 17.08 Wed — Amavasya, Samvartaka Yoga, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
- 18.08 Thu — Sankranti day, Fierce or sharp nakshatra, Anandadi: Musala
- 19.08 Fri — Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra), Kshaya tithi, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
- 24.08 Wed — Amrita Siddhi turned to poison, Ashtami, Vaidhriti (unfavourable day)
- 25.08 Thu — Vaidhriti, Rikta tithi, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
- 30.08 Tue — many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower), Bhadra on earth, Anandadi: Utpata (unfavourable day)
Sky this month
- 1.08 Full moon (Purnima) 20:23
- 17.08 New moon (Amavasya) 09:15
- 18.08 Simha Sankranti 19:14 — the Sun enters Simha (Leo)
- 31.08 Full moon (Purnima) 07:38
- 31.08 Lunar eclipse, penumbral, greatest eclipse 07:50, magnitude 0.755
not visible here (below the horizon)
Periods
- until 17.08 Adhika Masa
- all month Chaturmasya
- 3.08 01:11 – 7.08 19:44 Agni Panchaka
- 30.08 09:28 – 4.09 03:54 Agni Panchaka
Samvatsara and month
Bahudhanya (No. 12, “many-grained, rich in grain”) — A year of abundance: rich harvests, plenty of food and well-being. more
Northern samvatsara: Nandana. Shaka Samvat 2040, Vikram Samvat 2175, Kali Yuga 5219.
Adhika Shravana (Nabhas) — The month of Shiva and the rains: Shravana Somvars (Mondays), Naga Panchami, Raksha Bandhan; in the dark half — Krishna Janmashtami. more
Nija Shravana (Nabhas) — The month of Shiva and the rains: Shravana Somvars (Mondays), Naga Panchami, Raksha Bandhan; in the dark half — Krishna Janmashtami. more
Adhika Masa (intercalary month, also called Purushottama Masa or Mala Masa) — a lunar month during which the Sun does not pass into a new sign; it takes the name of the following month with the prefix “Adhika”, and the month after it is called “Nija” (true). In an Adhika month the annual festivals are not observed (they move to the Nija month; the exception is Ganga Dussehra, which in a year with Adhika Jyeshtha is celebrated in the intercalary month), weddings are not held, upanayana, housewarming and the laying of a house foundation are not performed, and no major undertakings are begun. Monthly observances — Ekadashis (Padmini and Parama), Pradosha, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri — are kept as usual, and the month itself is dedicated to Purushottama (Vishnu) and is especially good for japa, reading sacred texts, fasting and dana.
Nija Masa (“true month”) — the ordinary month of the same name that comes immediately after the Adhika month. The annual festivals and rites of that month are observed precisely in it (the exception is Ganga Dussehra when Jyeshtha is Adhika: it is celebrated in the intercalary month).
Amanta — reckoning lunar months from new moon to new moon (South and West India; this calendar shows months this way). Purnimanta — reckoning from full moon to full moon (North India): the bright half of the month (Shukla Paksha) bears the same name in both systems, while the dark half (Krishna Paksha) in purnimanta already belongs to the next month. So, for example, Krishna Janmashtami is “Shravana, Krishna 8” in amanta and “Bhadrapada, Krishna 8” in purnimanta: it is one and the same day.
Times are standard time UTC+3 (from the site settings, without daylight saving time) · panchanga at sunrise (upper limb of the Sun’s disc, with refraction) · ayanamsa Lahiri · place 55°45′ N 37°35′ E · festival dates are calculated for this location by the rules of kala vyapti · times of Sankranti are accurate to within a few minutes · after 2100, times are approximate: the ΔT correction for such dates is unknown
| Summary | Ordinary day — pros: Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Auspicious nakshatra; cons: Anandadi: Mrityu, Vishti (Bhadra) Adhika Masa: not for weddings, housewarmings or major new undertakings; good for spiritual practice. |
|---|---|
| Month | Adhika Shravana (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Bahudhanya (No. 12) · Shaka 2040 · Vikram 2175 more |
| Period | Adhika Masa · Chaturmasya |
| Festivals | Adhika Purnima · Shravana Somvar |
At sunrise 04:34
| Tithi | 15Purnima (Purna, Vishvedevas) · until 20:23 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Uttara-Ashadha, pada 3 (fixed, Vishva-Deva (All Gods), Sun) · until 13:50 more |
| Yoga | Priti (“love, affection”, auspicious) · until 19:01 more |
| Karana | Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 09:10 more |
| Vara | Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Makara (Capricorn) |
Changes during the day
| from 09:10 | karana Bava |
|---|---|
| from 13:50 | nakshatra Shravana |
| from 19:01 | yoga Ayushman |
| from 20:23 | tithi Krishna-pratipat |
| from 20:23 | karana Balava |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 03:46 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 04:34 |
| Noon | 12:36 |
| Sunset | 20:36 |
| End of twilight | 21:24 |
| Moonrise | 21:00 |
| Moonset | 03:15 |
| Day length | 16 h 02 min |
Sky
| Full moon (Purnima) | 20:23 |
|---|
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 13:50 | from 20:23 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Ashadha (04:34–13:50) is good for sowing.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Shravana (13:50–20:36) is good for sowing.
- Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 04:34–09:10: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Festivals and periods
Adhika Purnima · Purushottama (Vishnu)
The full moon of the intercalary month (Purushottama Masa). Annual festivals are not celebrated on this day, but holy bathing, fasting and charity are especially meritorious.
Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 22:04 (31.07)–20:23
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Shravana Somvar · Shiva
A Monday of the month of Shravana (here by the purnimanta reckoning, as in North India): a fast and abhisheka of Shiva with water and milk — special worship in the month of Shiva.
Rule: by weekday
- Adhika Masa
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 13:50–04:36 (02.08)
Anandadi: Siddhi 15:23–04:36 (02.08) Anandadi: Mrityu 04:34–08:04 Anandadi: Kana 08:04–15:23
- Bhadra in the netherworld: 22:04 (31.07)–09:10; Bhadra Puchha 05:19–06:26; Bhadra Mukha 06:26–08:18
- Gandanta (tithi): 20:00–20:45
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 03:30–04:02 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:03–13:07 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 15:16–16:20 |
| Godhuli | 20:36–20:52 |
| Pradosha | 20:36–22:12 |
| Nishitha | 00:20–00:52 (02.08) |
| Amrita Kalam | 07:43–09:15, 03:07–04:41 (02.08) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 06:34–08:34 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 10:35–12:35 |
| Gulika Kalam | 14:35–16:36 |
| Dur Muhurta | 13:07–14:11, 16:20–17:24 |
| Varjyam | 17:45–19:18 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | no suitable window — see the prohibitions below |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | no suitable window — see the prohibitions below |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 04:34–06:23, 09:24–18:07, 19:56–20:36 |
Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha until 13:50, Shravana from 13:50; tithi Purnima until 20:23, Krishna-pratipat from 20:23; lagna Karka 04:34, Simha 06:23, Kanya 09:24, Tula 12:24, Vrischika 15:25, Dhanu 18:07, Makara 19:56
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Uttara-Ashadha (until 13:50) — improved health; Shravana (from 13:50) — 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 04:34–20:23: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Ordinary day · score S = +1
Auspicious and inauspicious factors are balanced: a day for routine matters; important matters are best timed for favourable days.
+1 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 13:50–04:36 (02.08)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:34–13:50+1 Yoga Priti 04:34–19:01+1 Auspicious weekday0 Anandadi: Siddhi 15:23–04:36 (02.08)0 Auspicious tithi 20:23–04:36 (02.08)0 Adhika Masa0 Chaturmasya−1 Vishti (Bhadra) 04:34–09:10−3 Anandadi: Mrityu 04:34–08:04
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Ordinary day — pros: Auspicious nakshatra, Yoga Ayushman; cons: Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi), Anandadi: Utpata Adhika Masa: not for weddings, housewarmings or major new undertakings; good for spiritual practice. |
|---|---|
| Month | Adhika Shravana (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Bahudhanya (No. 12) · Shaka 2040 · Vikram 2175 more |
| Period | Adhika Masa · Chaturmasya |
At sunrise 04:36
| Tithi | 1Krishna-pratipat (Nanda, Brahma) · until 19:12 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Shravana, pada 3 (movable, Shri Vishnu, Moon) · until 13:16 more |
| Yoga | Ayushman (“long-lived”, auspicious) · until 17:00 more |
| Karana | Balava (movable) · until 07:43 more |
| Vara | Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Makara (Capricorn) |
Changes during the day
| from 07:43 | karana Kaulava |
|---|---|
| from 13:16 | nakshatra Dhanishtha |
| from 17:00 | yoga Saubhagya |
| from 19:12 | tithi Krishna-dvitya |
| from 19:12 | karana Taitila |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 03:48 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 04:36 |
| Noon | 12:36 |
| Sunset | 20:34 |
| End of twilight | 21:22 |
| Moonrise | 21:11 |
| Moonset | 04:51 |
| Day length | 15 h 58 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 13:16 | from 19:12 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Shravana (04:36–13:16) is good for sowing.
Festivals and periods
- Adhika Masa
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Dwipushkar Yoga 19:12–04:38 (03.08)
Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:36–19:12
Anandadi: Lumbaka 04:36–13:16 Anandadi: Utpata 13:16–04:38 (03.08)
- Agni Panchaka: 01:11 (03.08)–19:44 (07.08)
Dwipushkar Yoga: The same combination of weekday (Sun, Tue or Sat) and Bhadra tithi (2, 7 or 12), but with the nakshatra Mrigashirsha, Chitra or Dhanishtha. The result repeats twice: good for acquisitions, bad for losses, loans and funerals.
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 03:32–04:04 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:03–13:07 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 15:15–16:19 |
| Godhuli | 20:34–20:50 |
| Pradosha | 20:34–22:11 |
| Nishitha | 00:20–00:52 (03.08) |
| Amrita Kalam | 03:07–04:41, 02:52–04:28 (03.08) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 16:35–18:35 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 08:35–10:35 |
| Gulika Kalam | 12:35–14:35 |
| Dur Muhurta | 07:47–08:51, 23:48–00:20 (03.08) |
| Varjyam | 17:16–18:52 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 04:36–06:19, 09:20–15:21, 19:52–20:34
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | average 04:36–06:19, 09:20–15:21, 19:52–20:34 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average 04:36–06:19, 09:20–15:21, 19:52–20:34 |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 04:36–06:19, 09:20–18:03, 19:12–20:34 |
Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Shravana until 13:16, Dhanishtha from 13:16; tithi Krishna-pratipat until 19:12, Krishna-dvitya from 19:12; lagna Karka 04:36, Simha 06:19, Kanya 09:20, Tula 12:20, Vrischika 15:21, Dhanu 18:03, Makara 19:52
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Shravana (until 13:16) — bodily development (physical growth); Dhanishtha (from 13:16) — 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
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 Auspicious nakshatra 04:36–13:16+1 Yoga Ayushman 04:36–17:00+1 Auspicious tithi 04:36–19:120 Adhika Masa0 Chaturmasya0 Dwipushkar Yoga 19:12–04:38 (03.08)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Anandadi: Utpata 13:16–04:38 (03.08)−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:36–19:12
| Summary | Ordinary day — pros: Anandadi: Mitra, Auspicious nakshatra; cons: Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra), Panchaka Adhika Masa: not for weddings, housewarmings or major new undertakings; good for spiritual practice. |
|---|---|
| Month | Adhika Shravana (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Bahudhanya (No. 12) · Shaka 2040 · Vikram 2175 more |
| Period | Adhika Masa · Chaturmasya |
At sunrise 04:38
| Tithi | 2Krishna-dvitya (Bhadra, Vidhatr) · until 18:38 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Dhanishtha, pada 3 (movable, Vasu (kind) - 8 phenomena of nature, assistants of Indra, Mars) · until 13:16 more |
| Yoga | Saubhagya (“good fortune, marital happiness”, auspicious) · until 15:28 more |
| Karana | Taitila (movable) · until 06:50 more |
| Vara | Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Kumbha (Aquarius) |
Changes during the day
| from 06:50 | karana Gara |
|---|---|
| from 13:16 | nakshatra Shatabhisha |
| from 15:28 | yoga Shobhana |
| from 18:38 | tithi Krishna-tritya |
| from 18:38 | karana Vanija |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 03:50 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 04:38 |
| Noon | 12:36 |
| Sunset | 20:32 |
| End of twilight | 21:19 |
| Moonrise | 21:18 |
| Moonset | 06:23 |
| Day length | 15 h 54 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 13:16 | from 18:38 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Shatabhisha (13:16–20:32) is good for sowing.
Festivals and periods
- Adhika Masa
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:38–18:38
Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 04:38–13:16 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 18:38–04:39 (04.08) Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 18:38–04:39 (04.08)
Anandadi: Mitra 04:38–13:16 Anandadi: Manasa 13:16–04:39 (04.08)
- Agni Panchaka: 01:11–19:44 (07.08)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 03:33–04:05 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 15:14–16:18 |
| Godhuli | 20:32–20:49 |
| Pradosha | 20:32–22:10 |
| Nishitha | 00:20–00:52 (04.08) |
| Amrita Kalam | none on this day |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 12:35–14:34 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 06:37–08:36 |
| Gulika Kalam | 10:36–12:35 |
| Dur Muhurta | 12:03–13:07 |
| Varjyam | 20:40–22:19 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: good 19:49–20:32
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | good 19:49–20:32 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails | average throughout the daytime |
| Cutting toenails | good 19:49–20:32 |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 04:38–06:15, 09:16–17:59, 19:49–20:32 |
Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Dhanishtha until 13:16, Shatabhisha from 13:16; tithi Krishna-dvitya until 18:38, Krishna-tritya from 18:38; lagna Karka 04:38, Simha 06:15, Kanya 09:16, Tula 12:16, Vrischika 15:17, Dhanu 17:59, Makara 19:49
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Dhanishtha (until 13:16) — longevity (increased vitality); Shatabhisha (from 13:16) — 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 04:38–13:16+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:38–13:16+1 Yoga Saubhagya 04:38–15:28+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 04:38–18:380 Adhika Masa0 Chaturmasya0 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:38–18:38 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 18:38–04:39 (04.08)0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 18:38–04:39 (04.08)−1 Panchaka all day−3 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 04:38–13:16
| Summary | Avoid starting important matters — Bhadra on earth, Panchaka Adhika Masa: not for weddings, housewarmings or major new undertakings; good for spiritual practice. |
|---|---|
| Month | Adhika Shravana (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Bahudhanya (No. 12) · Shaka 2040 · Vikram 2175 more |
| Period | Adhika Masa · Chaturmasya |
| Festivals | Sankashti Chaturthi (Vibhuvana Palaka) |
At sunrise 04:39
| Tithi | 3Krishna-tritya (Jaya, Vishnu) · until 18:44 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Shatabhisha, pada 3 (movable, Varuna, Rahu) · until 13:56 more |
| Yoga | Shobhana (“splendid, beautiful”, auspicious) · until 14:28 more |
| Karana | Vanija (movable) · until 06:36 more |
| Vara | Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Kumbha (Aquarius) |
Changes during the day
| from 06:36 | karana Vishti |
|---|---|
| from 13:56 | nakshatra Purva-Bhadra |
| from 14:28 | yoga Atiganda |
| from 18:44 | tithi Krishna-chaturti |
| from 18:44 | karana Bava |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 03:52 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 04:39 |
| Noon | 12:36 |
| Sunset | 20:30 |
| End of twilight | 21:17 |
| Moonrise | 21:24 |
| Moonset | 07:49 |
| Day length | 15 h 50 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 13:56 | from 18:44 |
|---|
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, Shatabhisha (04:39–13:56) is good for sowing.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Bhadra (13:56–20:30) is good for root crops.
- Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 06:36–18:44: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Festivals and periods
Sankashti Chaturthi (Vibhuvana Palaka) · Ganesha
The monthly fast for Ganesha on the fourth day of the waning Moon — the “trouble-removing” Chaturthi. Devotees fast from sunrise until moonrise, then perform Ganesha Puja and offer water to the Moon (arghya).
Rule: at moonrise, 21:24
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
- Adhika Masa
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 18:44–04:41 (05.08)
Anandadi: Vajra 04:39–13:56 Anandadi: Mudgara 13:56–04:41 (05.08)
- Bhadra on earth: 06:36–18:44; Bhadra Puchha 14:31–15:43; Bhadra Mukha 15:43–17:44
- Agni Panchaka: 01:11 (03.08)–19:44 (07.08)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 03:34–04:07 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:03–13:07 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 15:13–16:17 |
| Godhuli | 20:30–20:47 |
| Pradosha | 20:30–22:08 |
| Nishitha | 00:19–00:52 (05.08) |
| Amrita Kalam | 06:32–08:11 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 14:34–16:33 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 04:39–06:38 |
| Gulika Kalam | 08:37–10:36 |
| Dur Muhurta | 09:56–11:00, 16:17–17:20 |
| Varjyam | 20:41–22:23 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: good 04:39–06:11
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | good 04:39–06:11 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails | average 04:39–06:36 |
| Cutting toenails | good 04:39–06:11 |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 04:39–06:11, 09:12–13:56 |
Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Shatabhisha until 13:56, Purva-Bhadra from 13:56; tithi Krishna-tritya until 18:44, Krishna-chaturti from 18:44; lagna Karka 04:39, Simha 06:11, Kanya 09:12, Tula 12:12, Vrischika 15:13, Dhanu 17:55, Makara 19:45
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Shatabhisha (until 13:56) — gaining strength; Purva-Bhadra (from 13:56) — facing death (dangers); Thursday — success.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Krishna-chaturti 18:44–20:30: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
- Bhadra on earth 06:36–18:44: 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
There is a mild prohibition (Amavasya, Krishna Chaturdashi, Bhadra on earth, Vyatipata, Vaidhriti, kshaya tithi, Sankranti, Ashubha Yoga) or the total score is -3 or lower: the day is unfavourable for important new matters, but suitable for fasting, prayer and everyday work.
Avoid starting important matters: Bhadra on earth
+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:39–13:56+1 Yoga Shobhana 04:39–14:28+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 04:39–18:440 Adhika Masa0 Chaturmasya0 Yoga Atiganda 14:28–16:490 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 18:44–04:41 (05.08)0 Rikta tithi 18:44–04:41 (05.08)0 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 13:56–04:41 (05.08)−1 Anandadi: Vajra 04:39–13:56−1 Panchaka all day−3 Bhadra on earth 06:36–18:44
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Avoid starting important matters — Rikta tithi, Fierce or sharp nakshatra Adhika Masa: not for weddings, housewarmings or major new undertakings; good for spiritual practice. |
|---|---|
| Month | Adhika Shravana (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Bahudhanya (No. 12) · Shaka 2040 · Vikram 2175 more |
| Period | Adhika Masa · Chaturmasya |
At sunrise 04:41
| Tithi | 4Krishna-chaturti (Rikta, Yama) · until 19:32 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Purva-Bhadra, pada 3 (fierce, Aja Ekapad - sunbeam or lightning strike, Jupiter) · until 15:16 more |
| Yoga | Atiganda (“great danger”, inauspicious) · until 14:00 more |
| Karana | Bava (movable) · until 07:03 more |
| Vara | Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Kumbha (Aquarius) |
Changes during the day
| from 07:03 | karana Balava |
|---|---|
| from 14:00 | yoga Sukarma |
| from 15:16 | nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra |
| from 19:32 | tithi Krishna-panchami |
| from 19:32 | karana Kaulava |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 03:55 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 04:41 |
| Noon | 12:35 |
| Sunset | 20:28 |
| End of twilight | 21:14 |
| Moonrise | 21:29 |
| Moonset | 09:10 |
| Day length | 15 h 46 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 15:16 | from 19:32 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Bhadra (04:41–15:16) is good for root crops.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Bhadra (15:16–20:28) is good for sowing.
Festivals and periods
- Adhika Masa
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Anandadi: Dhwaja 15:16–04:43 (06.08) Anandadi: Dhwanksha 04:41–15:16
- Agni Panchaka: 01:11 (03.08)–19:44 (07.08)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 03:36–04:09 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:03–13:06 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 15:13–16:16 |
| Godhuli | 20:28–20:45 |
| Pradosha | 20:28–22:07 |
| Nishitha | 00:19–00:52 (06.08) |
| Amrita Kalam | 06:49–08:31 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 10:36–12:35 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 16:31–18:30 |
| Gulika Kalam | 06:40–08:38 |
| Dur Muhurta | 07:51–08:54, 13:06–14:09 |
| Varjyam | 01:39–03:23 (06.08) |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: good 19:41–20:28
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | good 19:41–20:28 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | good 19:41–20:28 |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 19:41–20:28 |
Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Purva-Bhadra until 15:16, Uttara-Bhadra from 15:16; tithi Krishna-chaturti until 19:32, Krishna-panchami from 19:32; lagna Karka 04:41, Simha 06:07, Kanya 09:08, Tula 12:08, Vrischika 15:09, Dhanu 17:51, Makara 19:41
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Purva-Bhadra (until 15:16) — facing death (dangers); Uttara-Bhadra (from 15:16) — 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 04:41–19:32: 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
Avoid starting important matters · score S = −3
There is a mild prohibition (Amavasya, Krishna Chaturdashi, Bhadra on earth, Vyatipata, Vaidhriti, kshaya tithi, Sankranti, Ashubha Yoga) or the total score is -3 or lower: the day is unfavourable for important new matters, but suitable for fasting, prayer and everyday work.
+1 Auspicious weekday0 Yoga Sukarma 14:00–04:43 (06.08)0 Anandadi: Dhwaja 15:16–04:43 (06.08)0 Auspicious nakshatra 15:16–04:43 (06.08)0 Auspicious tithi 19:32–04:43 (06.08)0 Adhika Masa0 Chaturmasya−1 Anandadi: Dhwanksha 04:41–15:16−1 Panchaka all day−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 04:41–15:16−2 Rikta tithi 04:41–19:32
| Summary | Ordinary day — pros: Auspicious nakshatra, Yoga Sukarma; cons: Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi), Panchaka Adhika Masa: not for weddings, housewarmings or major new undertakings; good for spiritual practice. |
|---|---|
| Month | Adhika Shravana (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Bahudhanya (No. 12) · Shaka 2040 · Vikram 2175 more |
| Period | Adhika Masa · Chaturmasya |
At sunrise 04:43
| Tithi | 5Krishna-panchami (Purna, Soma) · until 20:58 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Uttara-Bhadra, pada 3 (fixed, Ahirbudhyana (Serpent of the Deep - Milky Way under the horizon), Saturn) · until 17:14 more |
| Yoga | Sukarma (“good deed”, auspicious) · until 14:04 more |
| Karana | Kaulava (movable) · until 08:11 more |
| Vara | Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Mina (Pisces) |
Changes during the day
| from 08:11 | karana Taitila |
|---|---|
| from 14:04 | yoga Dhriti |
| from 17:14 | nakshatra Revati |
| from 20:58 | tithi Krishna-shashti |
| from 20:58 | karana Gara |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 03:57 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 04:43 |
| Noon | 12:35 |
| Sunset | 20:26 |
| End of twilight | 21:12 |
| Moonrise | 21:34 |
| Moonset | 10:29 |
| Day length | 15 h 42 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 17:14 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Bhadra (04:43–17:14) is good for sowing.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Revati (17:14–20:26) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Festivals and periods
- Adhika Masa
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:43–20:58 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 17:14–04:45 (07.08) Krakacha Yoga 20:58–04:45 (07.08)
Anandadi: Prajapati 17:14–04:45 (07.08) Anandadi: Dhumra 04:43–17:14
- Agni Panchaka: 01:11 (03.08)–19:44 (07.08)
- Gandanta (tithi): 20:33–21:24
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 03:37–04:10 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:03–13:06 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 15:12–16:15 |
| Godhuli | 20:26–20:43 |
| Pradosha | 20:26–22:06 |
| Nishitha | 00:19–00:52 (07.08) |
| Amrita Kalam | 12:03–13:47 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 08:39–10:37 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 14:33–16:30 |
| Gulika Kalam | 04:43–06:41 |
| Dur Muhurta | 04:43–05:46, 05:46–06:49 |
| Varjyam | none on this day |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average throughout the daytime
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | average throughout the daytime |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average throughout the daytime |
| Bathing, washing hair | average throughout the daytime |
Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra until 17:14, Revati from 17:14; tithi Krishna-panchami; lagna Karka 04:43, Simha 06:03, Kanya 09:04, Tula 12:04, Vrischika 15:05, Dhanu 17:47, Makara 19:37
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Uttara-Bhadra (until 17:14) — a good life; Revati (from 17:14) — 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
Ordinary day · score S = −2
Auspicious and inauspicious factors are balanced: a day for routine matters; important matters are best timed for favourable days.
+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:43–17:14+1 Yoga Sukarma 04:43–14:04+1 Auspicious tithi 04:43–20:580 Anandadi: Prajapati 17:14–04:45 (07.08)0 Adhika Masa0 Chaturmasya−1 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 17:14–04:45 (07.08)−1 Anandadi: Dhumra 04:43–17:14−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Panchaka all day−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:43–20:58
| Summary | Ordinary day — pros: Anandadi: Vardhamana, Auspicious nakshatra; cons: Surya Dagdha tithi, Panchaka Adhika Masa: not for weddings, housewarmings or major new undertakings; good for spiritual practice. |
|---|---|
| Month | Adhika Shravana (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Bahudhanya (No. 12) · Shaka 2040 · Vikram 2175 more |
| Period | Adhika Masa · Chaturmasya |
At sunrise 04:45
| Tithi | 6Krishna-shashti (Nanda, Kartikeya) · until 22:56 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Revati, pada 2 (soft, Pushan (Prosperous), Mercury) · until 19:44 more Gandamula |
| Yoga | Dhriti (“steadfastness, firmness”, auspicious) · until 14:33 more |
| Karana | Gara (movable) · until 09:54 more |
| Vara | Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Mina (Pisces) |
Changes during the day
| from 09:54 | karana Vanija |
|---|---|
| from 14:33 | yoga Shula |
| from 19:44 | nakshatra Ashwini |
| from 22:56 | tithi Krishna-saptami |
| from 22:56 | karana Vishti |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 03:59 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 04:45 |
| Noon | 12:35 |
| Sunset | 20:24 |
| End of twilight | 21:09 |
| Moonrise | 21:40 |
| Moonset | 11:47 |
| Day length | 15 h 38 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 1, average — 7, bad — 5
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 19:44 |
|---|
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, Revati (04:45–19:44) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Festivals and periods
- Adhika Masa
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Ravi Yoga 19:44–04:47 (08.08) Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 19:44–04:47 (08.08)
Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:45–22:56 Samvartaka Yoga 22:56–04:47 (08.08)
Anandadi: Vardhamana 04:45–19:44 Anandadi: Ananda 19:44–04:47 (08.08)
- Bhadra in heaven: 22:56–12:03 (08.08); Bhadra Puchha 04:11–05:30 (08.08); Bhadra Mukha 05:30–07:42 (08.08)
- Agni Panchaka: 01:11 (03.08)–19:44
- Gandanta (nakshatra): 13:04–02:25 (08.08)
- Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Revati
- Surya Dagdha tithi: Krishna-shashti
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 03:39–04:12 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:03–13:06 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 15:11–16:14 |
| Godhuli | 20:24–20:41 |
| Pradosha | 20:24–22:05 |
| Nishitha | 00:19–00:52 (08.08) |
| Amrita Kalam | 17:05–18:51 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 18:27–20:24 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 12:35–14:32 |
| Gulika Kalam | 16:29–18:27 |
| Dur Muhurta | 18:19–19:21 |
| Varjyam | 06:29–08:15 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 04:45–05:59, 09:00–15:01, 19:33–20:24
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | average 04:45–05:59, 09:00–15:01, 19:33–20:24 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average 04:45–05:59, 09:00–15:01, 19:33–20:24 |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 04:45–05:59, 09:00–17:44, 19:33–20:24 |
Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Revati until 19:44, Ashwini from 19:44; tithi Krishna-shashti; lagna Karka 04:45, Simha 05:59, Kanya 09:00, Tula 12:00, Vrischika 15:01, Dhanu 17:44, Makara 19:33
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Revati (until 19:44) — increase in property; Ashwini (from 19:44) — 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 04:45–19:44+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:45–19:44+1 Yoga Dhriti 04:45–14:330 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 19:44–04:47 (08.08)0 Ravi Yoga 19:44–04:47 (08.08)0 Adhika Masa0 Chaturmasya0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:45–22:56 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Yoga Shula 14:33–16:37−1 Panchaka 04:45–19:44−1 Surya Dagdha tithi 04:45–22:56
| Summary | Ordinary day — pros: Ravi Yoga, Auspicious nakshatra; cons: Anandadi: Rakshasa, Vishti (Bhadra) Adhika Masa: not for weddings, housewarmings or major new undertakings; good for spiritual practice. |
|---|---|
| Month | Adhika Shravana (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Bahudhanya (No. 12) · Shaka 2040 · Vikram 2175 more |
| Period | Adhika Masa · Chaturmasya |
| Festivals | Shravana Somvar |
At sunrise 04:47
| Tithi | 7Krishna-saptami (Bhadra, Indra) · until 01:13 (09.08) more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Ashwini, pada 2 (light, Ashwini Kumara, Ketu) · until 22:35 more Gandamula |
| Yoga | Shula (“spear, sharp pain”, inauspicious) · until 15:21 more |
| Karana | Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 12:03 more |
| Vara | Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Mesha (Aries) |
Changes during the day
| from 12:03 | karana Bava |
|---|---|
| from 15:21 | yoga Ganda |
| from 22:35 | nakshatra Bharani |
| from 01:13 (09.08) | tithi Krishna-ashtami |
| from 01:13 (09.08) | karana Balava |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 04:01 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 04:47 |
| Noon | 12:35 |
| Sunset | 20:22 |
| End of twilight | 21:07 |
| Moonrise | 21:47 |
| Moonset | 13:06 |
| Day length | 15 h 34 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 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 04:47–12:03: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Festivals and periods
Shravana Somvar · Shiva
A Monday of the month of Shravana (here by the purnimanta reckoning, as in North India): a fast and abhisheka of Shiva with water and milk — special worship in the month of Shiva.
Rule: by weekday
- Adhika Masa
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Ravi Yoga 04:47–22:35
Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:47–01:13 (09.08)
Anandadi: Chara 22:35–04:49 (09.08) Anandadi: Rakshasa 04:47–22:35
- Bhadra in heaven: 22:56 (07.08)–12:03; Bhadra Puchha 04:11–05:30; Bhadra Mukha 05:30–07:42
- Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Ashwini
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 | 20:22–22:03 |
| Nishitha | 00:18–00:52 (09.08) |
| Amrita Kalam | 14:32–16:19 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 06:44–08:41 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 10:38–12:34 |
| Gulika Kalam | 14:31–16:28 |
| Dur Muhurta | 13:06–14:08, 16:13–17:15 |
| Varjyam | 18:06–19:54 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: good 04:47–05:56, 08:56–14:57, 19:29–20:22
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | good 04:47–05:56, 08:56–14:57, 19:29–20:22 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | good 04:47–05:56, 08:56–14:57, 19:29–20:22 |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 04:47–05:56, 08:56–17:40, 19:29–20:22 |
Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Ashwini; tithi Krishna-saptami; lagna Karka 04:47, Simha 05:56, Kanya 08:56, Tula 11:57, Vrischika 14:57, Dhanu 17:40, Makara 19:29
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Ashwini — joy; Monday — clear, bright complexion.
Cautions:
- Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
- Monday: according to the Kalaprakashika, it is good for a haircut only during the waxing Moon.
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Ordinary day · score S = +2
Auspicious and inauspicious factors are balanced: a day for routine matters; important matters are best timed for favourable days.
+2 Ravi Yoga 04:47–22:35+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:47–22:35+1 Auspicious weekday0 Adhika Masa0 Chaturmasya0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:47–01:13 (09.08) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Yoga Ganda 15:21–17:51−1 Vishti (Bhadra) 04:47–12:03−1 Anandadi: Rakshasa 04:47–22:35
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Ordinary day — pros: Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi); 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 Shravana (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Bahudhanya (No. 12) · Shaka 2040 · Vikram 2175 more |
| Period | Adhika Masa · Chaturmasya |
| Festivals | Kalashtami |
At sunrise 04:49
| Tithi | 8Krishna-ashtami (Jaya, Vasus) · until 03:38 (10.08) more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Bharani, pada 1 (fierce, Yama (Dharma-raja), Venus) · until 01:33 (10.08) more |
| Yoga | Ganda (“danger, knot”, inauspicious) · until 16:18 more |
| Karana | Balava (movable) · until 14:26 more |
| Vara | Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Mesha (Aries) |
Changes during the day
| from 14:26 | karana Kaulava |
|---|---|
| from 16:18 | yoga Vriddhi |
| from 01:33 (10.08) | nakshatra Krittika |
| from 03:38 (10.08) | tithi Krishna-navami |
| from 03:38 (10.08) | karana Taitila |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 04:04 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 04:49 |
| Noon | 12:35 |
| Sunset | 20:20 |
| End of twilight | 21:04 |
| Moonrise | 21:57 |
| Moonset | 14:26 |
| Day length | 15 h 30 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 |
|---|
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 (04:49–20:20) is good for root crops.
Festivals and periods
Kalashtami · Kalabhairava
The eighth day of the waning Moon is dedicated to Kalabhairava, the fierce form of Shiva. The day is chosen so that Ashtami prevails at the beginning of the night (Pradosha). Devotees fast, worship Bhairava in the evening and at night, and feed dogs — the dog is his mount.
Rule: pradosha vyapini: 3 muhurtas after sunset, 20:20–22:02
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
- Adhika Masa
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:49–03:38 (10.08) Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 01:33–04:51 (10.08)
Jwalamukhi Yoga 01:33–03:38 (10.08) Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 03:38–04:51 (10.08)
Anandadi: Musala 04:49–01:33 (10.08) Anandadi: Gada 01:33–04:51 (10.08)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 03:41–04:15 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:03–13:05 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 15:09–16:11 |
| Godhuli | 20:20–20:37 |
| Pradosha | 20:20–22:02 |
| Nishitha | 00:18–00:52 (10.08) |
| Amrita Kalam | 20:09–21:57 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 16:27–18:23 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 08:42–10:38 |
| Gulika Kalam | 12:34–14:31 |
| Dur Muhurta | 07:55–08:57, 23:44–00:18 (10.08) |
| Varjyam | 09:22–11:10 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | no suitable window — see the prohibitions below |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | no suitable window — see the prohibitions below |
| Bathing, washing hair | bad throughout the daytime |
Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Bharani; tithi Krishna-ashtami; lagna Karka 04:49, Simha 05:52, Kanya 08:52, Tula 11:53, Vrischika 14:54, Dhanu 17:36, Makara 19:25
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Bharani — facing death (dangers); Tuesday — harm to longevity.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Krishna-ashtami 04:49–20:20: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Cautions:
- Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
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 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:49–03:38 (10.08)0 Yoga Vriddhi 16:18–04:51 (10.08)0 Adhika Masa0 Chaturmasya−1 Ashtami 04:49–03:38 (10.08)−1 Anandadi: Musala 04:49–01:33 (10.08)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 04:49–01:33 (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.
| Summary | Ordinary day — pros: Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Anandadi: Siddhi; cons: Krakacha Yoga, Tryahasparsha Adhika Masa: not for weddings, housewarmings or major new undertakings; good for spiritual practice. |
|---|---|
| Month | Adhika Shravana (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Bahudhanya (No. 12) · Shaka 2040 · Vikram 2175 more |
| Period | Adhika Masa · Chaturmasya |
At sunrise 04:51
| Tithi | 9Krishna-navami (Rikta, Serpent (Naga)) · until 05:55 (11.08) more the tithi will also last until tomorrow’s sunrise (tryahasparsha) |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Krittika, pada 1 (mixed, Agni, Sun) · until 04:25 (11.08) more |
| Yoga | Vriddhi (“growth, increase”, auspicious) · until 17:13 more |
| Karana | Taitila (movable) · until 16:48 more |
| Vara | Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Mesha (Aries) |
Changes during the day
| from 16:48 | karana Gara |
|---|---|
| from 17:13 | yoga Dhruva |
| from 04:25 (11.08) | nakshatra Rohini |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 04:06 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 04:51 |
| Noon | 12:35 |
| Sunset | 20:17 |
| End of twilight | 21:02 |
| Moonrise | 22:13 |
| Moonset | 15:47 |
| Day length | 15 h 26 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 |
|---|
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 (04:51–20:17) is good for root crops.
Festivals and periods
- Adhika Masa
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 04:51–04:25 (11.08) Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day
Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 04:51–04:25 (11.08) Krakacha Yoga all day Jwalamukhi Yoga 04:25–04:53 (11.08)
Anandadi: Siddhi 04:51–04:25 (11.08) Anandadi: Shubha 04:25–04:53 (11.08)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 03:43–04:17 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 15:09–16:10 |
| Godhuli | 20:17–20:35 |
| Pradosha | 20:17–22:00 |
| Nishitha | 00:18–00:52 (11.08) |
| Amrita Kalam | 01:44–03:31 (11.08) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 12:34–14:30 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 06:47–08:42 |
| Gulika Kalam | 10:38–12:34 |
| Dur Muhurta | 12:03–13:05 |
| Varjyam | 14:59–16:47 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | no suitable window — see the prohibitions below |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | no suitable window — see the prohibitions below |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 04:51–05:48, 08:48–17:32, 19:21–20:17 |
Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Krittika; tithi Krishna-navami; lagna Karka 04:51, Simha 05:48, Kanya 08:48, Tula 11:49, Vrischika 14:50, Dhanu 17:32, Makara 19:21
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Krittika — consumption (a wasting disease); Wednesday — favour of the authorities.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Krishna-navami 04:51–20:17: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Cautions:
- The Muhurta Chintamani warns: whoever shaves in Krittika nakshatra 6 times a year puts their life in danger — frequent haircuts in this nakshatra are best avoided.
- Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Ordinary day · score S = 0
Auspicious and inauspicious factors are balanced: a day for routine matters; important matters are best timed for favourable days.
+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day+1 Anandadi: Siddhi 04:51–04:25 (11.08)+1 Yoga Vriddhi 04:51–17:13+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 04:51–04:25 (11.08)0 Adhika Masa0 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 04:51–04:25 (11.08) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Chaturmasya−2 Rikta tithi all day−2 Tryahasparsha−3 Krakacha Yoga all day
| Summary | Avoid starting important matters — Anandadi: Utpata, Rikta tithi Adhika Masa: not for weddings, housewarmings or major new undertakings; good for spiritual practice. |
|---|---|
| Month | Adhika Shravana (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Bahudhanya (No. 12) · Shaka 2040 · Vikram 2175 more |
| Period | Adhika Masa · Chaturmasya |
At sunrise 04:53
| Tithi | 9Krishna-navami (Rikta, Serpent (Naga)) · until 05:55 more vriddhi: the same tithi also prevailed at yesterday’s sunrise |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Rohini, pada 1 (fixed, Prajapati (Brahma - Creator), Moon) · until 06:59 (12.08) more |
| Yoga | Dhruva (“fixed, constant (the Pole Star)”, auspicious) · until 17:58 more |
| Karana | Gara (movable) · until 05:55 more |
| Vara | Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Vrishabha (Taurus) |
Changes during the day
| from 05:55 | tithi Krishna-dashami |
|---|---|
| from 05:55 | karana Vanija |
| from 17:58 | yoga Vyaghata |
| from 18:57 | karana Vishti |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 04:08 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 04:53 |
| Noon | 12:35 |
| Sunset | 20:15 |
| End of twilight | 20:59 |
| Moonrise | 22:39 |
| Moonset | 17:04 |
| Day length | 15 h 22 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 0, average — 11, bad — 2
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 05:55 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Rohini (04:53–20:15) is good for sowing.
- Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 18:57–20:15: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Festivals and periods
- Adhika Masa
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:55–04:55 (12.08)
Hutashana Yoga 04:53–05:55 Jwalamukhi Yoga 04:53–05:55 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:53–05:55
Anandadi: Utpata all day
- Bhadra in heaven: 18:57–07:52 (12.08); Bhadra Puchha 20:50–22:08; Bhadra Mukha 22:08–00:18 (12.08)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 03:44–04:18 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:03–13:05 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 15:08–16:09 |
| Godhuli | 20:15–20:33 |
| Pradosha | 20:15–21:59 |
| Nishitha | 00:18–00:52 (12.08) |
| Amrita Kalam | 03:26–05:12 (12.08) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 14:29–16:25 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 04:53–06:48 |
| Gulika Kalam | 08:43–10:39 |
| Dur Muhurta | 10:00–11:02, 16:09–17:11 |
| Varjyam | 22:07–23:54 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: good 08:44–14:46, 19:17–20:15
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 08:44–14:46, 19:17–20:15 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | good 08:44–14:46, 19:17–20:15 |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 08:44–17:28, 19:17–20:15 |
Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Rohini; tithi Krishna-navami until 05:55, Krishna-dashami from 05:55; lagna Karka 04:53, Simha 05:44, Kanya 08:44, Tula 11:45, Vrischika 14:46, Dhanu 17:28, Makara 19:17
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Rohini — destruction of all misfortunes; Thursday — success.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Krishna-navami 04:53–05:55: 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 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
There is a mild prohibition (Amavasya, Krishna Chaturdashi, Bhadra on earth, Vyatipata, Vaidhriti, kshaya tithi, Sankranti, Ashubha Yoga) or the total score is -3 or lower: the day is unfavourable for important new matters, but suitable for fasting, prayer and everyday work.
+1 Auspicious nakshatra all day+1 Yoga Dhruva 04:53–17:58+1 Auspicious weekday0 Adhika Masa0 Chaturmasya0 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:55–04:55 (12.08) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Hutashana Yoga 04:53–05:550 Jwalamukhi Yoga 04:53–05:550 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:53–05:550 Yoga Vyaghata 17:58–21:370 Vishti (Bhadra) 18:57–04:55 (12.08)−2 Rikta tithi 04:53–05:55−3 Anandadi: Utpata all day
| Summary | Favourable day — Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Anandadi: Manasa; auspicious time — after 07:52 Adhika Masa: not for weddings, housewarmings or major new undertakings; good for spiritual practice. |
|---|---|
| Month | Adhika Shravana (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Bahudhanya (No. 12) · Shaka 2040 · Vikram 2175 more |
| Period | Adhika Masa · Chaturmasya |
At sunrise 04:55
| Tithi | 10Krishna-dashami (Purna, Dharma) · until 07:52 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Rohini, pada 4 (fixed, Prajapati (Brahma - Creator), Moon) · until 06:59 more |
| Yoga | Vyaghata (“crushing blow”, inauspicious) · until 18:23 more |
| Karana | Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 07:52 more |
| Vara | Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Vrishabha (Taurus) |
Changes during the day
| from 06:59 | nakshatra Mrigashirsha |
|---|---|
| from 07:52 | tithi Krishna-ekadashi |
| from 07:52 | karana Bava |
| from 18:23 | yoga Harshana |
| from 20:40 | karana Balava |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 04:10 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 04:55 |
| Noon | 12:34 |
| Sunset | 20:13 |
| End of twilight | 20:57 |
| Moonrise | 23:21 |
| Moonset | 18:11 |
| Day length | 15 h 18 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 06:59 | from 07:52 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Rohini (04:55–06:59) is good for sowing.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Mrigashirsha (06:59–20:13) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
- Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 04:55–07:52: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Festivals and periods
- Adhika Masa
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:52–04:57 (13.08)
Yamaghanta 04:55–06:59 Hutashana Yoga 04:55–07:52
Anandadi: Mitra 04:55–06:59 Anandadi: Manasa 06:59–04:57 (13.08)
- Bhadra in heaven: 18:57 (11.08)–07:52; Bhadra Puchha 20:50–22:08 (11.08); Bhadra Mukha 22:08 (11.08)–00:18
- Gandanta (tithi): 07:26–08:17
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 03:45–04:20 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:03–13:04 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 15:07–16:08 |
| Godhuli | 20:13–20:30 |
| Pradosha | 20:13–21:58 |
| Nishitha | 00:17–00:52 (13.08) |
| Amrita Kalam | 03:26–05:12, 23:30–01:14 (13.08) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 10:39–12:34 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 16:23–18:18 |
| Gulika Kalam | 06:49–08:44 |
| Dur Muhurta | 07:58–09:00, 13:04–14:06 |
| Varjyam | 13:04–14:48 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: good 04:55–05:40, 08:41–14:42, 19:13–20:13
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | good 04:55–05:40, 08:41–14:42, 19:13–20:13 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | good 04:55–05:40, 08:41–14:42, 19:13–20:13 |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 04:55–05:40, 08:41–17:24, 19:13–20:13 |
Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Rohini until 06:59, Mrigashirsha from 06:59; tithi Krishna-dashami until 07:52, Krishna-ekadashi from 07:52; lagna Karka 04:55, Simha 05:40, Kanya 08:41, Tula 11:41, Vrischika 14:42, Dhanu 17:24, Makara 19:13
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Rohini (until 06:59) — destruction of all misfortunes; Mrigashirsha (from 06:59) — abundance (well-being, prosperity); Friday — universal respect.
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).
- Friday: B. V. Raman advises against cutting nails (the rating above is the site’s summary, which uses the same weekdays for nails as for haircuts, so Friday counts as auspicious).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Favourable day · score S = +4
Auspicious factors outweigh inauspicious ones: ordinary matters can be started.
Auspicious time begins after 07:52
+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:52–04:57 (13.08)+1 Anandadi: Manasa 06:59–04:57 (13.08)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:55–06:59+1 Auspicious weekday0 Yoga Harshana 18:23–04:57 (13.08)0 Adhika Masa0 Chaturmasya0 Hutashana Yoga 04:55–07:520 Vishti (Bhadra) 04:55–07:520 Yamaghanta 04:55–06:59
| Summary | Avoid starting important matters — Hutashana Yoga, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn) Adhika Masa: not for weddings, housewarmings or major new undertakings; good for spiritual practice. |
|---|---|
| Month | Adhika Shravana (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Bahudhanya (No. 12) · Shaka 2040 · Vikram 2175 more |
| Period | Adhika Masa · Chaturmasya |
| Festivals | Parama Ekadashi |
At sunrise 04:57
| Tithi | 11Krishna-ekadashi (Nanda, Rudra) · until 09:19 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Mrigashirsha, pada 4 (soft, Soma (Chandra, Moon), Mars) · until 09:04 more |
| Yoga | Harshana (“delighting”, auspicious) · until 18:23 more |
| Karana | Balava (movable) · until 09:19 more |
| Vara | Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Mithuna (Gemini) |
Changes during the day
| from 09:04 | nakshatra Ardra |
|---|---|
| from 09:19 | tithi Krishna-dvadashi |
| from 09:19 | karana Kaulava |
| from 18:23 | yoga Vajra |
| from 21:50 | karana Taitila |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 04:13 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 04:57 |
| Noon | 12:34 |
| Sunset | 20:11 |
| End of twilight | 20:54 |
| Moonrise | none |
| Moonset | 19:01 |
| Day length | 15 h 14 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 09:04 | from 09:19 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Mrigashirsha (04:57–09:04) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Festivals and periods
Parama Ekadashi · Purushottama (Vishnu)
The Ekadashi of the dark half of Adhika Masa. The fast grants the highest good and prosperity; Purushottama (Vishnu) is worshipped.
Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 07:52 (12.08)–09:19
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Parana (breaking the fast): 04:58–08:00 (14.08)
- Adhika Masa
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Hutashana Yoga 04:57–09:19
Anandadi: Vajra 04:57–09:04 Anandadi: Mudgara 09:04–04:58 (14.08)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 03:47–04:22 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:03–13:04 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 15:06–16:07 |
| Godhuli | 20:11–20:28 |
| Pradosha | 20:11–21:56 |
| Nishitha | 00:17–00:52 (14.08) |
| Amrita Kalam | 23:57–01:39 (14.08) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 08:45–10:39 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 14:28–16:22 |
| Gulika Kalam | 04:57–06:51 |
| Dur Muhurta | 04:57–05:57, 05:57–06:58 |
| Varjyam | 18:00–19:42 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 04:57–05:36, 08:37–09:04
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | average 04:57–05:36, 08:37–09:04 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average 04:57–05:36, 08:37–09:04 |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 04:57–17:20, 19:09–20:11 |
Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Mrigashirsha until 09:04, Ardra from 09:04; tithi Krishna-ekadashi until 09:19, Krishna-dvadashi from 09:19; lagna Karka 04:57, Simha 05:36, Kanya 08:37, Tula 11:37, Vrischika 14:38, Dhanu 17:20, Makara 19:09
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Mrigashirsha (until 09:04) — abundance (well-being, prosperity); Ardra (from 09:04) — sadness; Saturday — decline of physical strength.
Cautions:
- Ekadashi: by custom, those who fast on this day do not cut their hair or shave.
- Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Avoid starting important matters · score S = −3
There is a mild prohibition (Amavasya, Krishna Chaturdashi, Bhadra on earth, Vyatipata, Vaidhriti, kshaya tithi, Sankranti, Ashubha Yoga) or the total score is -3 or lower: the day is unfavourable for important new matters, but suitable for fasting, prayer and everyday work.
+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:57–09:04+1 Yoga Harshana 04:57–18:230 Adhika Masa0 Chaturmasya0 Yoga Vajra 18:23–19:34−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 09:04–04:58 (14.08)−1 Anandadi: Vajra 04:57–09:04−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−2 Hutashana Yoga 04:57–09:19
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Avoid starting important matters — Krakacha Yoga, Hutashana Yoga Adhika Masa: not for weddings, housewarmings or major new undertakings; good for spiritual practice. |
|---|---|
| Month | Adhika Shravana (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Bahudhanya (No. 12) · Shaka 2040 · Vikram 2175 more |
| Period | Adhika Masa · Chaturmasya |
| Festivals | Pradosha Vrat |
At sunrise 04:58
| Tithi | 12Krishna-dvadashi (Bhadra, Sun (Ravi)) · until 10:12 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Ardra, pada 4 (sharp, Rudra (Roaring, angry image of Shiva), Rahu) · until 10:35 more |
| Yoga | Vajra (“diamond, thunderbolt”, inauspicious) · until 17:55 more |
| Karana | Taitila (movable) · until 10:12 more |
| Vara | Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Mithuna (Gemini) |
Changes during the day
| from 10:12 | tithi Krishna-trayodashi |
|---|---|
| from 10:12 | karana Gara |
| from 10:35 | nakshatra Punarvasu |
| from 17:55 | yoga Siddhi |
| from 22:24 | karana Vanija |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 04:15 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 04:58 |
| Noon | 12:34 |
| Sunset | 20:08 |
| End of twilight | 20:52 |
| Moonrise | 00:24 |
| Moonset | 19:34 |
| Day length | 15 h 09 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 4, average — 2, bad — 7
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 10:12 | from 10:35 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Punarvasu (10:35–20:08) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Festivals and periods
Pradosha Vrat · Shiva
A fast dedicated to Shiva on the thirteenth lunar day (Trayodashi) of both halves of the month. The decisive time is the evening twilight (Pradosha), when, according to legend, Shiva dances on Mount Kailash: in the evening Shiva Puja and abhisheka of the lingam are performed.
Rule: pradosha vyapini: 3 muhurtas after sunset, 20:08–21:55
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
- Adhika Masa
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:58–10:12 Hutashana Yoga 04:58–10:12 Krakacha Yoga 04:58–10:12
Anandadi: Dhwaja 10:35–05:00 (15.08) Anandadi: Dhwanksha 04:58–10:35
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 03:48–04:23 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:03–13:04 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 15:05–16:06 |
| Godhuli | 20:08–20:26 |
| Pradosha | 20:08–21:55 |
| Nishitha | 00:17–00:52 (15.08) |
| Amrita Kalam | none on this day |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 18:15–20:08 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 12:33–14:27 |
| Gulika Kalam | 16:21–18:15 |
| Dur Muhurta | 18:07–19:08 |
| Varjyam | 23:02–00:42 (15.08) |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 10:35–14:34, 19:05–20:08
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | average 10:35–14:34, 19:05–20:08 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average 10:35–14:34, 19:05–20:08 |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 04:58–05:32, 08:33–17:16, 19:05–20:08 |
Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Ardra until 10:35, Punarvasu from 10:35; tithi Krishna-dvadashi until 10:12, Krishna-trayodashi from 10:12; lagna Karka 04:58, Simha 05:32, Kanya 08:33, Tula 11:33, Vrischika 14:34, Dhanu 17:16, Makara 19:05
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Ardra (until 10:35) — sadness; Punarvasu (from 10:35) — strength of spirit (bravery, resilience); 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
Avoid starting important matters · score S = −6
There is a mild prohibition (Amavasya, Krishna Chaturdashi, Bhadra on earth, Vyatipata, Vaidhriti, kshaya tithi, Sankranti, Ashubha Yoga) or the total score is -3 or lower: the day is unfavourable for important new matters, but suitable for fasting, prayer and everyday work.
+1 Anandadi: Dhwaja 10:35–05:00 (15.08)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 10:35–05:00 (15.08)0 Yoga Siddhi 17:55–05:00 (15.08)0 Adhika Masa0 Chaturmasya−1 Anandadi: Dhwanksha 04:58–10:35−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 04:58–10:35−2 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:58–10:12−2 Hutashana Yoga 04:58–10:12−3 Krakacha Yoga 04:58–10:12
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Avoid starting important matters — Bhadra on earth, Krishna Chaturdashi Adhika Masa: not for weddings, housewarmings or major new undertakings; good for spiritual practice. |
|---|---|
| Month | Adhika Shravana (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Bahudhanya (No. 12) · Shaka 2040 · Vikram 2175 more |
| Period | Adhika Masa · Chaturmasya |
| Festivals | Masik Shivaratri · Shravana Somvar |
At sunrise 05:00
| Tithi | 13Krishna-trayodashi (Jaya, God of Love) · until 10:27 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Punarvasu, pada 3 (movable, Aditi, Jupiter) · until 11:30 more |
| Yoga | Siddhi (“success, accomplishment”, auspicious) · until 16:58 more |
| Karana | Vanija (movable) · until 10:27 more |
| Vara | Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Mithuna (Gemini) |
Changes during the day
| from 10:27 | tithi Krishna-chaturdashi |
|---|---|
| from 10:27 | karana Vishti |
| from 11:30 | nakshatra Pushya |
| from 16:58 | yoga Vyatipata |
| from 22:21 | karana Shakuni |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 04:17 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 05:00 |
| Noon | 12:34 |
| Sunset | 20:06 |
| End of twilight | 20:49 |
| Moonrise | 01:44 |
| Moonset | 19:54 |
| Day length | 15 h 05 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 10:27 | from 11:30 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Punarvasu (05:00–11:30) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Pushya (11:30–20:06) is good for sowing.
- Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 10:27–20:06: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
- Krishna-chaturdashi 10:27–20:06: according to the Kalaprakashika, ploughing on Chaturdashi puts the owner’s life in danger.
Festivals and periods
Masik Shivaratri · Shiva
The monthly “night of Shiva” — the fourteenth day of the waning Moon. Devotees fast, keep vigil through the night and perform abhisheka of the lingam at midnight (Nishitha).
Rule: nishitha vyapini: midnight, 00:16–00:52 (16.08)
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Shravana Somvar · Shiva
A Monday of the month of Shravana (here by the purnimanta reckoning, as in North India): a fast and abhisheka of Shiva with water and milk — special worship in the month of Shiva.
Rule: by weekday
- Adhika Masa
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 11:30–05:02 (16.08)
Anandadi: Prajapati 11:30–05:02 (16.08) Anandadi: Dhumra 05:00–11:30
- Bhadra on earth: 10:27–22:21; Bhadra Mukha 10:27–12:25; Bhadra Puchha 21:06–22:17
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 03:49–04:25 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:03–13:03 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 15:04–16:05 |
| Godhuli | 20:06–20:24 |
| Pradosha | 20:06–21:53 |
| Nishitha | 00:16–00:52 (16.08) |
| Amrita Kalam | 09:00–10:40 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 06:54–08:47 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 10:40–12:33 |
| Gulika Kalam | 14:26–16:20 |
| Dur Muhurta | 13:03–14:04, 16:05–17:05 |
| Varjyam | 19:37–21:14 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 05:00–10:27
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 05:00–10:27 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average 05:00–10:27 |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 05:00–17:12, 19:01–20:04 |
Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Punarvasu until 11:30, Pushya from 11:30; tithi Krishna-trayodashi until 10:27, Krishna-chaturdashi from 10:27; lagna Karka 05:00, Simha 05:28, Kanya 08:29, Tula 11:29, Vrischika 14:30, Dhanu 17:12, Makara 19:01, Kumbha 20:04
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Punarvasu (until 11:30) — strength of spirit (bravery, resilience); Pushya (from 11:30) — increase in wealth; Monday — clear, bright complexion.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Krishna-chaturdashi 10:27–20:06: a Rikta and Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
- Bhadra on earth 10:27–20:06: no shaving or haircuts during Vishti Karana (according to the Muhurta Chintamani, Bhadra does harm when it is on earth; in heaven and in the netherworld its influence on earth is weak).
- Vyatipata 16:58–20:06: 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).
- Monday: according to the Kalaprakashika, it is good for a haircut only during the waxing Moon.
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Avoid starting important matters · score S = +2
There is a mild prohibition (Amavasya, Krishna Chaturdashi, Bhadra on earth, Vyatipata, Vaidhriti, kshaya tithi, Sankranti, Ashubha Yoga) or the total score is -3 or lower: the day is unfavourable for important new matters, but suitable for fasting, prayer and everyday work.
Avoid starting important matters: Bhadra on earth
+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 11:30–05:02 (16.08)+2 Yoga Siddhi 05:00–16:58+1 Pushya 11:30–05:02 (16.08)+1 Anandadi: Prajapati 11:30–05:02 (16.08)+1 Auspicious weekday0 Adhika Masa0 Chaturmasya−1 Vyatipata 16:58–05:02 (16.08)−1 Anandadi: Dhumra 05:00–11:30−2 Krishna Chaturdashi 10:27–05:02 (16.08)−3 Bhadra on earth 10:27–22:21
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Avoid starting important matters — Krishna Chaturdashi, Vyatipata Adhika Masa: not for weddings, housewarmings or major new undertakings; good for spiritual practice. |
|---|---|
| Month | Adhika Shravana (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Bahudhanya (No. 12) · Shaka 2040 · Vikram 2175 more |
| Period | Adhika Masa · Chaturmasya |
At sunrise 05:02
| Tithi | 14Krishna-chaturdashi (Rikta, Kali) · until 10:07 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Pushya, pada 3 (light, Brhaspati, Saturn) · until 11:50 more |
| Yoga | Vyatipata (“calamity, downfall”, inauspicious) · until 15:34 more |
| Karana | Shakuni (fixed, inauspicious) · until 10:07 more |
| Vara | Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Karka (Cancer) |
Changes during the day
| from 10:07 | tithi Amavasya |
|---|---|
| from 10:07 | karana Chatushpada |
| from 11:50 | nakshatra Ashlesha |
| from 15:34 | yoga Variyana |
| from 21:45 | karana Naga |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 04:19 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 05:02 |
| Noon | 12:34 |
| Sunset | 20:04 |
| End of twilight | 20:46 |
| Moonrise | 03:13 |
| Moonset | 20:07 |
| Day length | 15 h 01 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 10:07 | from 11:50 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Pushya (05:02–11:50) is good for sowing.
- Shakuni 05:02–10:07: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it (it is suitable for sowing).
- Chatushpada 10:07–20:04: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
- Krishna-chaturdashi 05:02–10:07: according to the Kalaprakashika, ploughing on Chaturdashi puts the owner’s life in danger.
Festivals and periods
- Adhika Masa
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 11:50–05:04 (17.08)
Anandadi: Vardhamana 05:02–11:50 Anandadi: Ananda 11:50–05:04 (17.08)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 03:51–04:27 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:03–13:03 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 15:03–16:03 |
| Godhuli | 20:04–20:22 |
| Pradosha | 20:04–21:52 |
| Nishitha | 00:16–00:52 (17.08) |
| Amrita Kalam | 05:21–06:58 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 16:18–18:11 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 08:48–10:40 |
| Gulika Kalam | 12:33–14:26 |
| Dur Muhurta | 08:03–09:03, 23:40–00:16 (17.08) |
| Varjyam | 00:33–02:08 (17.08) |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | no suitable window — see the prohibitions below |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | no suitable window — see the prohibitions below |
| Bathing, washing hair | bad throughout the daytime |
Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Pushya until 11:50, Ashlesha from 11:50; tithi Krishna-chaturdashi until 10:07, Amavasya from 10:07; lagna Karka 05:02, Simha 05:24, Kanya 08:25, Tula 11:25, Vrischika 14:26, Dhanu 17:08, Makara 18:57, Kumbha 20:00
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Pushya (until 11:50) — increase in wealth; Ashlesha (from 11:50) — physical affliction (suffering); Tuesday — harm to longevity.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Krishna-chaturdashi 05:02–10:07: a Rikta and Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
- Amavasya 10:07–20:04: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
- Vyatipata 05:02–15:34: auspicious undertakings, including haircuts, are avoided during this yoga (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Cautions:
- Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Avoid starting important matters · score S = −1
There is a mild prohibition (Amavasya, Krishna Chaturdashi, Bhadra on earth, Vyatipata, Vaidhriti, kshaya tithi, Sankranti, Ashubha Yoga) or the total score is -3 or lower: the day is unfavourable for important new matters, but suitable for fasting, prayer and everyday work.
Avoid starting important matters: Krishna Chaturdashi, Vyatipata
+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 11:50–05:04 (17.08)+2 Pushya 05:02–11:50+1 Anandadi: Vardhamana 05:02–11:500 Yoga Variyana 15:34–05:04 (17.08)0 Adhika Masa0 Chaturmasya−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 11:50–05:04 (17.08)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−3 Krishna Chaturdashi 05:02–10:07−3 Vyatipata 05:02–15:34
| Summary | Avoid starting important matters — Amavasya, Samvartaka Yoga Adhika Masa: not for weddings, housewarmings or major new undertakings; good for spiritual practice. |
|---|---|
| Month | Adhika Shravana (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Bahudhanya (No. 12) · Shaka 2040 · Vikram 2175 more |
| Period | Adhika Masa · Chaturmasya |
| Festivals | Adhika Amavasya · Karkidaka Vavu |
At sunrise 05:04
| Tithi | 30Amavasya (Purna, Pitris (ancestors)) · until 09:15 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Ashlesha, pada 3 (sharp, Naga - the lord of snakes (Sharpa), Mercury) · until 11:40 more Gandamula |
| Yoga | Variyana (“excellent, best”, auspicious) · until 13:45 more |
| Karana | Naga (fixed, inauspicious) · until 09:15 more |
| Vara | Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Karka (Cancer) |
Changes during the day
| from 09:15 | tithi Shukla-pratipat |
|---|---|
| from 09:15 | karana Kimstughna |
| from 11:40 | nakshatra Magha |
| from 13:45 | yoga Parigha |
| from 20:39 | karana Bava |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 04:22 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 05:04 |
| Noon | 12:33 |
| Sunset | 20:01 |
| End of twilight | 20:44 |
| Moonrise | 04:45 |
| Moonset | 20:16 |
| Day length | 14 h 57 min |
Sky
| New moon (Amavasya) | 09:15 |
|---|
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 0, average — 7, bad — 6
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 09:15 | from 11:40 |
|---|
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 (11:40–20:01) is good for sowing, for root crops.
- Naga 05:04–09:15: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
- Kimstughna 09:15–20:01: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Festivals and periods
Adhika Amavasya · Pitris (ancestors)
The new moon of the intercalary month: Purushottama Masa ends. Shraddha and charity on this day are especially meritorious.
Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 10:07 (16.08)–09:15
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Karkidaka Vavu · Pitris (ancestors)
The new moon of the month of Karkidakam (Sun in Karka): in Kerala, the main day of ancestor rites (Vavu Bali), with rituals on riverbanks and the seashore.
Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 10:07 (16.08)–09:15
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
- Adhika Masa
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Samvartaka Yoga 09:15–05:06 (18.08)
Anandadi: Chara 11:40–05:06 (18.08) Anandadi: Rakshasa 05:04–11:40
- Gandanta (nakshatra): 05:45–17:33
- Gandanta (tithi): 08:52–09:38
- Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Ashlesha
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 03:52–04:28 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 15:02–16:02 |
| Godhuli | 20:01–20:20 |
| Pradosha | 20:01–21:50 |
| Nishitha | 00:16–00:52 (18.08) |
| Amrita Kalam | 10:04–11:40 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 12:33–14:25 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 06:56–08:49 |
| Gulika Kalam | 10:41–12:33 |
| Dur Muhurta | 12:03–13:03 |
| Varjyam | 23:21–00:55 (18.08) |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 09:15–14:22, 18:54–19:56
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | average 09:15–14:22, 18:54–19:56 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average 09:15–14:22, 18:54–19:56 |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 05:04–05:20, 08:21–17:04, 18:54–19:56 |
Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Ashlesha until 11:40, Magha from 11:40; tithi Amavasya until 09:15, Shukla-pratipat from 09:15; lagna Karka 05:04, Simha 05:20, Kanya 08:21, Tula 11:21, Vrischika 14:22, Dhanu 17:04, Makara 18:54, Kumbha 19:56
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Ashlesha (until 11:40) — physical affliction (suffering); Magha (from 11:40) — loss of property; Wednesday — favour of the authorities.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Amavasya 05:04–09:15: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Cautions:
- The Muhurta Chintamani warns: whoever shaves in Magha nakshatra 4 times a year puts their life in danger — frequent haircuts in this nakshatra are best avoided.
- Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Avoid starting important matters · score S = −5
There is a mild prohibition (Amavasya, Krishna Chaturdashi, Bhadra on earth, Vyatipata, Vaidhriti, kshaya tithi, Sankranti, Ashubha Yoga) or the total score is -3 or lower: the day is unfavourable for important new matters, but suitable for fasting, prayer and everyday work.
Avoid starting important matters: Amavasya
+1 Anandadi: Chara 11:40–05:06 (18.08)+1 Yoga Variyana 05:04–13:45+1 Auspicious weekday0 Adhika Masa0 Chaturmasya0 Yoga Parigha 13:45–00:40 (18.08)−1 Anandadi: Rakshasa 05:04–11:40−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 05:04–11:40−3 Amavasya 05:04–09:15−3 Samvartaka Yoga 09:15–05:06 (18.08)
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Avoid starting important matters — Sankranti day, Fierce or sharp nakshatra |
|---|---|
| Month | Nija Shravana (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Bahudhanya (No. 12) · Shaka 2040 · Vikram 2175 more |
| Period | Chaturmasya |
| Festivals | Simha Sankranti |
At sunrise 05:06
| Tithi | 1Shukla-pratipat (Nanda, Brahma) · until 07:56 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Magha, pada 3 (fierce, Pitris or Pitars - ancestors of the clan, forefathers, Ketu) · until 11:03 more Gandamula |
| Yoga | Parigha (“bolt, barrier”, inauspicious) · until 11:35 more |
| Karana | Bava (movable) · until 07:56 more |
| Vara | Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Simha (Leo) |
Changes during the day
| from 07:56 | tithi Shukla-dvitya |
|---|---|
| from 07:56 | karana Balava |
| from 11:03 | nakshatra Purva-Phalguni |
| from 11:35 | yoga Shiva |
| from 19:08 | karana Kaulava |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 04:24 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 05:06 |
| Noon | 12:33 |
| Sunset | 19:59 |
| End of twilight | 20:41 |
| Moonrise | 06:16 |
| Moonset | 20:23 |
| Day length | 14 h 52 min |
Sky
| Simha Sankranti | 19:14 — the Sun enters Simha (Leo) |
|---|
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 0, average — 12, bad — 1
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 07:56 | from 11:03 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Magha (05:06–11:03) is good for sowing, for root crops.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Phalguni (11:03–19:59) is good for root crops.
Festivals and periods
Simha Sankranti · Surya
The Sun enters the sidereal sign of Leo; in Kerala the month of Chingam begins — the Malayalam New Year.
Rule: by the moment of Sankranti, 12:50–19:14
on the day the Sun enters the sign
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Anandadi: Musala 05:06–11:03 Anandadi: Gada 11:03–05:08 (19.08)
- Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Magha
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 03:54–04:30 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:03–13:02 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 15:01–16:01 |
| Godhuli | 19:59–20:17 |
| Pradosha | 19:59–21:49 |
| Nishitha | 00:15–00:52 (19.08) |
| Amrita Kalam | 08:42–10:16, 03:56–05:28 (19.08) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 14:24–16:16 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 05:06–06:58 |
| Gulika Kalam | 08:49–10:41 |
| Dur Muhurta | 10:04–11:03, 16:01–17:00 |
| Varjyam | 18:43–20:15 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | no suitable window — see the prohibitions below |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | no suitable window — see the prohibitions below |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 07:56–19:59 |
Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Magha until 11:03, Purva-Phalguni from 11:03; tithi Shukla-pratipat until 07:56, Shukla-dvitya from 07:56; lagna Karka 05:06, Simha 05:16, Kanya 08:17, Tula 11:17, Vrischika 14:18, Dhanu 17:00, Makara 18:50, Kumbha 19:52
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Magha (until 11:03) — loss of property; Purva-Phalguni (from 11:03) — ill health; Thursday — success.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Sankranti at 19:14 — a Parva day: no haircuts or shaving on this day (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Cautions:
- The Muhurta Chintamani warns: whoever shaves in Magha nakshatra 4 times a year puts their life in danger — frequent haircuts in this nakshatra are best avoided.
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Avoid starting important matters · score S = −1
There is a mild prohibition (Amavasya, Krishna Chaturdashi, Bhadra on earth, Vyatipata, Vaidhriti, kshaya tithi, Sankranti, Ashubha Yoga) or the total score is -3 or lower: the day is unfavourable for important new matters, but suitable for fasting, prayer and everyday work.
Avoid starting important matters: Sankranti day
+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 07:56–05:08 (19.08)+1 Yoga Shiva 11:35–05:08 (19.08)0 Chaturmasya−1 Anandadi: Musala 05:06–11:03−1 Sankranti day−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 05:06–11:03
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Avoid starting important matters — Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra), Kshaya tithi |
|---|---|
| Month | Nija Shravana (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Bahudhanya (No. 12) · Shaka 2040 · Vikram 2175 more |
| Period | Chaturmasya |
| Festivals | Hariyali Teej |
At sunrise 05:08
| Tithi | 2Shukla-dvitya (Bhadra, Vidhatr) · until 06:15 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Purva-Phalguni, pada 4 (fierce, Bhaga (Share, Distributor) - god of wealth and family, Venus) · until 10:05 more |
| Yoga | Shiva (“auspicious, benevolent”, auspicious) · until 09:07 more |
| Karana | Kaulava (movable) · until 06:15 more |
| Vara | Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Simha (Leo) |
Changes during the day
| from 06:15 | tithi Shukla-tritya (kshaya: not present at any sunrise) |
|---|---|
| from 06:15 | karana Taitila |
| from 09:07 | yoga Siddha |
| from 10:05 | nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni |
| from 17:18 | karana Gara |
| from 04:18 (20.08) | tithi Shukla-chaturti |
| from 04:18 (20.08) | karana Vanija |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 04:26 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 05:08 |
| Noon | 12:33 |
| Sunset | 19:57 |
| End of twilight | 20:38 |
| Moonrise | 07:47 |
| Moonset | 20:29 |
| Day length | 14 h 48 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 3, average — 10, bad — 0
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 06:15 | 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, Purva-Phalguni (05:08–10:05) is good for root crops.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Phalguni (10:05–19:57) is good for sowing.
Festivals and periods
Hariyali Teej · Shiva and Parvati
The festival of the reunion of Shiva and Parvati in the rainy season: women in green clothes fast for marital happiness, swing on swings and sing songs.
Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 06:15–04:18 (20.08)
the kshaya tithi does not touch sunrise — the festival is on the day it begins
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 05:08–10:05
Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:08–06:15 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 10:05–04:18 (20.08)
Anandadi: Siddhi 05:08–10:05 Anandadi: Shubha 10:05–05:10 (20.08)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 03:55–04:31 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:03–13:02 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 15:00–16:00 |
| Godhuli | 19:57–20:15 |
| Pradosha | 19:57–21:47 |
| Nishitha | 00:15–00:52 (20.08) |
| Amrita Kalam | 03:56–05:28, 02:01–03:32 (20.08) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 10:41–12:32 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 16:15–18:06 |
| Gulika Kalam | 06:59–08:50 |
| Dur Muhurta | 08:06–09:05, 13:02–14:01 |
| Varjyam | 16:54–18:26 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: good 10:05–14:14, 18:46–19:49
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | good 10:05–14:14, 18:46–19:49 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | good 10:05–14:14, 18:46–19:49 |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 10:05–16:56, 18:46–19:49 |
Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Purva-Phalguni until 10:05, Uttara-Phalguni from 10:05; tithi Shukla-dvitya until 06:15, Shukla-tritya from 06:15; lagna Karka 05:08, Simha 05:12, Kanya 08:13, Tula 11:13, Vrischika 14:14, Dhanu 16:56, Makara 18:46, Kumbha 19:49
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Purva-Phalguni (until 10:05) — ill health; Uttara-Phalguni (from 10:05) — destruction of all diseases; Friday — universal respect.
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.
- Friday: B. V. Raman advises against cutting nails (the rating above is the site’s summary, which uses the same weekdays for nails as for haircuts, so Friday counts as auspicious).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Avoid starting important matters · score S = +1
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: Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra), Kshaya tithi
+1 Yoga Siddha 09:07–05:10 (20.08)+1 Anandadi: Siddhi 05:08–10:05+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 05:08–06:15+1 Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 05:08–10:05+1 Auspicious nakshatra 10:05–05:10 (20.08)0 Chaturmasya0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:08–06:15 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 05:08–10:05−2 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 10:05–04:18 (20.08)−2 Kshaya tithi
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Ordinary day — pros: Yoga Siddha, Ravi Yoga; cons: Anandadi: Utpata, Rikta tithi |
|---|---|
| Month | Nija Shravana (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Bahudhanya (No. 12) · Shaka 2040 · Vikram 2175 more |
| Period | Chaturmasya |
| Festivals | Vinayaka Chaturthi · Chandra Darshan |
At sunrise 05:10
| Tithi | 4Shukla-chaturti (Rikta, Yama) · until 02:09 (21.08) more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Uttara-Phalguni, pada 4 (fixed, Aryaman (Lord of Hospitality), Sun) · until 08:51 more |
| Yoga | Siddha (“perfected, accomplished”, auspicious) · until 06:27 more |
| Karana | Vanija (movable) · until 15:15 more |
| Vara | Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Kanya (Virgo) |
Changes during the day
| from 06:27 | yoga Sadhya |
|---|---|
| from 08:51 | nakshatra Hasta |
| from 15:15 | karana Vishti |
| from 02:09 (21.08) | tithi Shukla-panchami |
| from 02:09 (21.08) | karana Bava |
| from 03:37 (21.08) | yoga Shubha |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 04:28 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 05:10 |
| Noon | 12:33 |
| Sunset | 19:54 |
| End of twilight | 20:36 |
| Moonrise | 09:17 |
| Moonset | 20:35 |
| Day length | 14 h 44 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 2, average — 10, bad — 1
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 08:51 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Phalguni (05:10–08:51) is good for sowing.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Hasta (08:51–19:54) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
- Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 15:15–19:54: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
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), 11:04–14:01
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Chandra Darshan · Chandra (the Moon)
The first evening after the new moon, when the thin lunar crescent becomes visible. People look at the young Moon, offer it water and pray for well-being; some fast until it appears.
Rule: first visible lunar crescent, 19:54–20:35
Crescent Moon above the horizon after sunset: 19:54–20:35
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:10–02:09 (21.08) Ravi Yoga 08:51–05:12 (21.08)
Yamaghanta 08:51–05:12 (21.08) Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 02:09–05:12 (21.08)
Anandadi: Utpata 05:10–08:51 Anandadi: Mrityu 08:51–05:12 (21.08)
- Bhadra in the netherworld: 15:15–02:09 (21.08); Bhadra Mukha 15:13–17:03; Bhadra Puchha 01:03–02:09 (21.08)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 03:56–04:33 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:03–13:02 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 15:00–15:58 |
| Godhuli | 19:54–20:13 |
| Pradosha | 19:54–21:46 |
| Nishitha | 00:15–00:52 (21.08) |
| Amrita Kalam | 01:48–03:18 (21.08) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 08:51–10:42 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 14:23–16:13 |
| Gulika Kalam | 05:10–07:01 |
| Dur Muhurta | 05:10–06:09, 06:09–07:08 |
| Varjyam | 16:45–18:16 |
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 08:09–16:52, 18:42–19:45 |
Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni until 08:51, Hasta from 08:51; tithi Shukla-chaturti; lagna Simha 05:10, Kanya 08:09, Tula 11:09, Vrischika 14:10, Dhanu 16:52, Makara 18:42, Kumbha 19:45
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Uttara-Phalguni (until 08:51) — destruction of all diseases; Hasta (from 08:51) — imparting radiance (to the person); Saturday — decline of physical strength.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Shukla-chaturti 05:10–19:54: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Cautions:
- The Muhurta Chintamani warns: whoever shaves in Uttara-Phalguni nakshatra 4 times a year puts their life in danger — frequent haircuts in this nakshatra are best avoided.
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Ordinary day · score S = −2
Auspicious and inauspicious factors are balanced: a day for routine matters; important matters are best timed for favourable days.
+2 Yoga Siddha 05:10–06:27+2 Ravi Yoga 08:51–05:12 (21.08)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 05:10–08:510 Anandadi: Mrityu 08:51–05:12 (21.08) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Chaturmasya0 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:10–02:09 (21.08) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Yamaghanta 08:51–05:12 (21.08) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Vishti (Bhadra) 15:15–02:09 (21.08)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−2 Rikta tithi 05:10–02:09 (21.08)−3 Anandadi: Utpata 05:10–08:51
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Best day — Yoga Shubha, Anandadi: Padma; auspicious time — after 07:27 |
|---|---|
| Month | Nija Shravana (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Bahudhanya (No. 12) · Shaka 2040 · Vikram 2175 more |
| Period | Chaturmasya |
| Festivals | Naga Panchami |
At sunrise 05:12
| Tithi | 5Shukla-panchami (Purna, Soma) · until 23:53 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Hasta, pada 4 (light, Savitar (Animating, Awakening), Moon) · until 07:27 more |
| Yoga | Shubha (“goodness, happiness”, auspicious) · until 00:42 (22.08) more |
| Karana | Bava (movable) · until 13:02 more |
| Vara | Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Kanya (Virgo) |
Changes during the day
| from 07:27 | nakshatra Chitra |
|---|---|
| from 13:02 | karana Balava |
| from 23:53 | tithi Shukla-shashti |
| from 23:53 | karana Kaulava |
| from 00:42 (22.08) | yoga Shukla |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 04:30 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 05:12 |
| Noon | 12:33 |
| Sunset | 19:52 |
| End of twilight | 20:33 |
| Moonrise | 10:50 |
| Moonset | 20:42 |
| Day length | 14 h 39 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 2, average — 11, bad — 0
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 07:27 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Hasta (05:12–07:27) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Chitra (07:27–19:52) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Festivals and periods
Naga Panchami · Nagas
Worship of the Nagas, the serpent deities: milk is offered to their images, and the earth is neither ploughed nor dug. According to the Mahabharata, on this day the snake sacrifice of King Janamejaya was stopped.
Rule: purvahna vyapini: before noon, 05:12–12:32
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Ravi Yoga 05:12–07:27 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 05:12–07:27
Amrita Siddhi turned to poison 05:12–07:27 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 23:53–05:14 (22.08)
Anandadi: Manasa 05:12–07:27 Anandadi: Padma 07:27–05:14 (22.08)
- Gandanta (tithi): 23:31–00:15 (22.08)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 03:58–04:35 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:03–13:01 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:59–15:57 |
| Godhuli | 19:52–20:11 |
| Pradosha | 19:52–21:44 |
| Nishitha | 00:14–00:52 (22.08) |
| Amrita Kalam | 23:57–01:26 (22.08) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 18:02–19:52 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 12:32–14:22 |
| Gulika Kalam | 16:12–18:02 |
| Dur Muhurta | 17:55–18:53 |
| Varjyam | 14:57–16:27 |
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 Sunday; nakshatra Hasta until 07:27, Chitra from 07:27; tithi Shukla-panchami; lagna Simha 05:12, Kanya 08:05, Tula 11:05, Vrischika 14:06, Dhanu 16:49, Makara 18:38, Kumbha 19:41
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Hasta (until 07:27) — imparting radiance (to the person); Chitra (from 07:27) — improvement of well-being; Sunday — physical well-being.
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Best day · score S = +5
The total of auspicious factors is high and there are no prohibitions: suitable for important undertakings.
Auspicious time begins after 07:27
+2 Yoga Shubha 05:12–00:42 (22.08)+1 Anandadi: Padma 07:27–05:14 (22.08)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 05:12–07:27+1 Auspicious tithi 05:12–23:530 Ravi Yoga 05:12–07:270 Chaturmasya0 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 05:12–07:27 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Amrita Siddhi turned to poison 05:12–07:27
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Best day — Ravi Yoga, Anandadi: Chhatra; auspicious time — after 05:56 |
|---|---|
| Month | Nija Shravana (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Bahudhanya (No. 12) · Shaka 2040 · Vikram 2175 more |
| Period | Chaturmasya |
| Festivals | Skanda Shashti · Shravana Somvar |
At sunrise 05:14
| Tithi | 6Shukla-shashti (Nanda, Kartikeya) · until 21:34 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Chitra, pada 4 (soft, Tvashtri (Heavenly Architect) or Vishwakarma (Vastu God), Mars) · until 05:56 more |
| Yoga | Shukla (“bright, pure”, auspicious) · until 21:45 more |
| Karana | Kaulava (movable) · until 10:44 more |
| Vara | Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Tula (Libra) |
Changes during the day
| from 05:56 | nakshatra Swati |
|---|---|
| from 10:44 | karana Taitila |
| from 21:34 | tithi Shukla-saptami |
| from 21:34 | karana Gara |
| from 21:45 | yoga Brahma |
| from 04:24 (23.08) | nakshatra Vishakha |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 04:33 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 05:14 |
| Noon | 12:32 |
| Sunset | 19:49 |
| End of twilight | 20:30 |
| Moonrise | 12:26 |
| Moonset | 20:52 |
| Day length | 14 h 35 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 6, average — 3, bad — 4
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 05:56 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Chitra (05:14–05:56) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Swati (05:56–19:49) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Festivals and periods
Skanda Shashti · Skanda (Murugan, Kartikeya)
The sixth day of the waxing Moon is dedicated to Skanda (Murugan, Kartikeya), the son of Shiva. Devotees fast and worship Murugan; the day is especially revered in South India.
Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 23:53 (21.08)–21:34
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Shravana Somvar · Shiva
A Monday of the month of Shravana (here by the purnimanta reckoning, as in North India): a fast and abhisheka of Shiva with water and milk — special worship in the month of Shiva.
Rule: by weekday
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Ravi Yoga 05:56–04:24 (23.08)
Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 05:14–05:56 Hutashana Yoga 05:14–21:34 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:14–21:34 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 21:34–05:16 (23.08) Yamaghanta 04:24–05:16 (23.08)
Anandadi: Chhatra 05:56–04:24 (23.08) Anandadi: Mitra 04:24–05:16 (23.08) Anandadi: Mudgara 05:14–05:56
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 03:59–04:36 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:02–13:01 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:58–15:56 |
| Godhuli | 19:49–20:08 |
| Pradosha | 19:49–21:43 |
| Nishitha | 00:14–00:51 (23.08) |
| Amrita Kalam | 20:10–21:40 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 07:03–08:53 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 10:42–12:32 |
| Gulika Kalam | 14:21–16:11 |
| Dur Muhurta | 13:01–13:59, 15:56–16:54 |
| Varjyam | 11:11–12:41 |
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 08:01–16:45, 18:34–19:37 |
Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Chitra until 05:56, Swati from 05:56; tithi Shukla-shashti; lagna Simha 05:14, Kanya 08:01, Tula 11:01, Vrischika 14:02, Dhanu 16:45, Makara 18:34, Kumbha 19:37
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Chitra (until 05:56) — improvement of well-being; Swati (from 05:56) — relief from all suffering; Monday — clear, bright complexion.
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 05:56
+2 Ravi Yoga 05:56–04:24 (23.08)+1 Anandadi: Chhatra 05:56–04:24 (23.08)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 05:14–05:56+1 Yoga Shukla 05:14–21:45+1 Auspicious weekday0 Chaturmasya0 Hutashana Yoga 05:14–21:34 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:14–21:34 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Anandadi: Mudgara 05:14–05:560 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 05:14–05:56
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Ordinary day — pros: Yoga Brahma, Anandadi: Shrivatsa; cons: Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Hutashana Yoga |
|---|---|
| Month | Nija Shravana (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Bahudhanya (No. 12) · Shaka 2040 · Vikram 2175 more |
| Period | Chaturmasya |
At sunrise 05:16
| Tithi | 7Shukla-saptami (Bhadra, Indra) · until 19:15 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Vishakha, pada 1 (mixed, Indra and Agni, Jupiter) · until 02:53 (24.08) more |
| Yoga | Brahma (“Brahma, sacred knowledge”, auspicious) · until 18:47 more |
| Karana | Gara (movable) · until 08:24 more |
| Vara | Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Tula (Libra) |
Changes during the day
| from 08:24 | karana Vanija |
|---|---|
| from 18:47 | yoga Indra |
| from 19:15 | tithi Shukla-ashtami |
| from 19:15 | karana Vishti |
| from 02:53 (24.08) | nakshatra Anuradha |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 04:35 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 05:16 |
| Noon | 12:32 |
| Sunset | 19:47 |
| End of twilight | 20:28 |
| Moonrise | 14:05 |
| Moonset | 21:07 |
| Day length | 14 h 31 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 3, average — 7, bad — 3
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 19:15 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Vishakha (05:16–19:47) is good for sowing, for root crops.
- Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 19:15–19:47: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Festivals and periods
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Tripushkar Yoga 05:16–19:15 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 19:15–05:18 (24.08)
Hutashana Yoga 05:16–19:15 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:16–19:15
Anandadi: Shrivatsa 05:16–02:53 (24.08) Anandadi: Vajra 02:53–05:18 (24.08)
- Bhadra in the netherworld: 19:15–21:15; Bhadra Puchha 20:53–21:58
- Bhadra in heaven: 21:15–06:07 (24.08); Bhadra Puchha 20:53–21:58; Bhadra Mukha 21:58–23:47
Tripushkar Yoga: A coincidence of the weekday (Sun, Tue or Sat), a Bhadra tithi (2, 7 or 12) and a “tripada” nakshatra (Krittika, Punarvasu, Uttara Phalguni, Vishakha, Uttara Ashadha, Purva Bhadrapada). The result of whatever is begun repeats three times: good for purchases and investments, bad for losses, loans, surgery and funerals.
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 04:00–04:38 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:02–13:00 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:57–15:55 |
| Godhuli | 19:47–20:06 |
| Pradosha | 19:47–21:41 |
| Nishitha | 00:13–00:51 (24.08) |
| Amrita Kalam | 18:38–20:08 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 16:09–17:58 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 08:54–10:43 |
| Gulika Kalam | 12:31–14:20 |
| Dur Muhurta | 08:10–09:08, 23:35–00:13 (24.08) |
| Varjyam | 09:39–11:09 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 07:57–13:58, 18:30–19:15
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 | average 07:57–13:58, 18:30–19:15 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average 07:57–13:58, 18:30–19:15 |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 07:57–16:41, 18:30–19:15 |
Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Vishakha; tithi Shukla-saptami until 19:15, Shukla-ashtami from 19:15; lagna Simha 05:16, Kanya 07:57, Tula 10:58, Vrischika 13:58, Dhanu 16:41, Makara 18:30, Kumbha 19:33
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Vishakha — loss of money; Tuesday — harm to longevity.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Shukla-ashtami 19:15–19:47: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Ordinary day · score S = 0
Auspicious and inauspicious factors are balanced: a day for routine matters; important matters are best timed for favourable days.
+2 Yoga Brahma 05:16–18:47+1 Anandadi: Shrivatsa 05:16–02:53 (24.08)+1 Auspicious tithi 05:16–19:150 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 19:15–05:18 (24.08)0 Chaturmasya0 Tripushkar Yoga 05:16–19:150 Ashtami 19:15–05:18 (24.08)0 Vishti (Bhadra) 19:15–21:15−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−2 Hutashana Yoga 05:16–19:15−2 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:16–19:15
| Summary | Unfavourable day — Amrita Siddhi turned to poison, Ashtami |
|---|---|
| Month | Nija Shravana (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Bahudhanya (No. 12) · Shaka 2040 · Vikram 2175 more |
| Period | Chaturmasya |
| Festivals | Masik Durgashtami |
At sunrise 05:18
| Tithi | 8Shukla-ashtami (Jaya, Vasus) · until 17:00 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Anuradha, pada 1 (soft, Mitra (Friend), Saturn) · until 01:26 (25.08) more |
| Yoga | Indra (“Indra, lord”, auspicious) · until 15:53 more |
| Karana | Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 06:07 more |
| Vara | Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Vrischika (Scorpio) |
Changes during the day
| from 06:07 | karana Bava |
|---|---|
| from 15:53 | yoga Vaidhriti |
| from 17:00 | tithi Shukla-navami |
| from 17:00 | karana Balava |
| from 01:26 (25.08) | nakshatra Jyestha |
| from 03:55 (25.08) | karana Kaulava |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 04:37 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 05:18 |
| Noon | 12:32 |
| Sunset | 19:44 |
| End of twilight | 20:25 |
| Moonrise | 15:43 |
| Moonset | 21:32 |
| Day length | 14 h 26 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 | from 17:00 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Anuradha (05:18–19:44) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
- Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 05:18–06:07: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
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 19:15 (23.08)–17:00
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 05:18–01:26 (25.08) Amrita Siddhi Yoga 17:00–01:26 (25.08) Ravi Yoga 01:26–05:20 (25.08)
Amrita Siddhi turned to poison 05:18–17:00 Hutashana Yoga 05:18–17:00 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:18–17:00 Krakacha Yoga 17:00–05:20 (25.08)
Anandadi: Saumya 05:18–01:26 (25.08) Anandadi: Dhwanksha 01:26–05:20 (25.08)
- Bhadra in heaven: 21:15 (23.08)–06:07; Bhadra Puchha 20:53–21:58 (23.08); Bhadra Mukha 21:58–23:47 (23.08)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 04:02–04:40 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:56–15:53 |
| Godhuli | 19:44–20:04 |
| Pradosha | 19:44–21:40 |
| Nishitha | 00:13–00:51 (25.08) |
| Amrita Kalam | 15:40–17:10 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 12:31–14:19 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 07:06–08:54 |
| Gulika Kalam | 10:43–12:31 |
| Dur Muhurta | 12:02–13:00 |
| Varjyam | 06:38–08:09 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | no suitable window — see the prohibitions below |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | no suitable window — see the prohibitions below |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 07:53–16:37 |
Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Anuradha; tithi Shukla-ashtami until 17:00, Shukla-navami from 17:00; lagna Simha 05:18, Kanya 07:53, Tula 10:54, Vrischika 13:55, Dhanu 16:37, Makara 18:26, Kumbha 19:29
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”); Wednesday — favour of the authorities.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Shukla-ashtami 05:18–17:00: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
- Shukla-navami 17:00–19:44: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
- Vaidhriti 15:53–19:44: 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
Unfavourable day · score S = 0
A strict prohibition (a visible eclipse; Visha Yoga of the weekday, tithi and nakshatra; Amrita Siddhi turned to poison; Yamaghanta; the Anandadi yoga Mrityu) or a total score of -7 or lower: any new undertakings are best postponed.
Strict prohibition: Amrita Siddhi turned to poison
+2 Yoga Indra 05:18–15:53+1 Anandadi: Saumya 05:18–01:26 (25.08)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 05:18–01:26 (25.08)+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Amrita Siddhi Yoga 17:00–01:26 (25.08)0 Chaturmasya0 Hutashana Yoga 05:18–17:00 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:18–17:00 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 05:18–01:26 (25.08) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Vishti (Bhadra) 05:18–06:07−1 Krakacha Yoga 17:00–05:20 (25.08)−1 Vaidhriti 15:53–05:20 (25.08)−1 Ashtami 05:18–17:00−3 Amrita Siddhi turned to poison 05:18–17:00
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Avoid starting important matters — Vaidhriti, Rikta tithi |
|---|---|
| Month | Nija Shravana (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Bahudhanya (No. 12) · Shaka 2040 · Vikram 2175 more |
| Period | Chaturmasya |
At sunrise 05:20
| Tithi | 9Shukla-navami (Rikta, Serpent (Naga)) · until 14:51 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Jyestha, pada 1 (sharp, Indra (Leader of the Gods), Mercury) · until 00:08 (26.08) more Gandamula |
| Yoga | Vaidhriti (“without support, discord”, inauspicious) · until 13:04 more |
| Karana | Kaulava (movable) · until 14:51 more |
| Vara | Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Vrischika (Scorpio) |
Changes during the day
| from 13:04 | yoga Vishkambha |
|---|---|
| from 14:51 | tithi Shukla-dashami |
| from 14:51 | karana Taitila |
| from 00:08 (26.08) | nakshatra Mula |
| from 01:51 (26.08) | karana Gara |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 04:39 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 05:20 |
| Noon | 12:32 |
| Sunset | 19:42 |
| End of twilight | 20:22 |
| Moonrise | 17:08 |
| Moonset | 22:15 |
| Day length | 14 h 22 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 0, average — 6, bad — 7
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 14:51 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Jyestha (05:20–19:42) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Festivals and periods
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Ravi Yoga all day Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 14:51–05:22 (26.08)
Hutashana Yoga 05:20–14:51 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:20–14:51
Anandadi: Kaladanda 05:20–00:08 (26.08) Anandadi: Dhumra 00:08–05:22 (26.08)
- Gandanta (nakshatra): 18:26–05:50 (26.08)
- Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Jyestha
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 04:03–04:41 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:02–13:00 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:55–15:52 |
| Godhuli | 19:42–20:01 |
| Pradosha | 19:42–21:38 |
| Nishitha | 00:12–00:51 (26.08) |
| Amrita Kalam | 15:48–17:19 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 14:19–16:06 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 05:20–07:07 |
| Gulika Kalam | 08:55–10:43 |
| Dur Muhurta | 10:07–11:05, 15:52–16:50 |
| Varjyam | 06:44–08:15 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 14:51–19:42
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | average 14:51–19:42 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average 14:51–19:42 |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 07:49–19:42 |
Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Jyestha; tithi Shukla-navami until 14:51, Shukla-dashami from 14:51; lagna Simha 05:20, Kanya 07:49, Tula 10:50, Vrischika 13:51, Dhanu 16:33, Makara 18:22, Kumbha 19:25
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Jyestha — loss (reduction) of landed property (real estate); Thursday — success.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Shukla-navami 05:20–14:51: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
- Vaidhriti 05:20–13:04: 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 = −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
+2 Ravi Yoga all day+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 14:51–05:22 (26.08)0 Auspicious tithi 14:51–05:22 (26.08)0 Chaturmasya0 Hutashana Yoga 05:20–14:51 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:20–14:51 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Surya Dagdha tithi 14:51–05:22 (26.08)−1 Anandadi: Kaladanda 05:20–00:08 (26.08)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 05:20–00:08 (26.08)−2 Rikta tithi 05:20–14:51−3 Vaidhriti 05:20–13:04
| Summary | Favourable day — Ravi Yoga, Anandadi: Sthira; auspicious time — after 12:53 |
|---|---|
| Month | Nija Shravana (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Bahudhanya (No. 12) · Shaka 2040 · Vikram 2175 more |
| Period | Chaturmasya |
| Festivals | Varalakshmi Vrat |
At sunrise 05:22
| Tithi | 10Shukla-dashami (Purna, Dharma) · until 12:53 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Mula, pada 1 (sharp, Nirriti (Goddess of Destruction or Alakshmi), Ketu) · until 23:00 more Gandamula |
| Yoga | Vishkambha (“prop, bolt”, inauspicious) · until 10:22 more |
| Karana | Gara (movable) · until 12:53 more |
| Vara | Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Dhanu (Sagittarius) |
Changes during the day
| from 10:22 | yoga Priti |
|---|---|
| from 12:53 | tithi Shukla-ekadashi |
| from 12:53 | karana Vanija |
| from 23:00 | nakshatra Purva-Ashadha |
| from 23:58 | karana Vishti |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 04:41 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 05:22 |
| Noon | 12:31 |
| Sunset | 19:40 |
| End of twilight | 20:20 |
| Moonrise | 18:09 |
| Moonset | 23:23 |
| Day length | 14 h 17 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 | from 12:53 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Mula (05:22–19:40) is good for sowing, for root crops.
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
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Ravi Yoga 05:22–23:00 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 12:53–05:24 (27.08)
Hutashana Yoga 05:22–12:53
Anandadi: Sthira 05:22–23:00 Anandadi: Vardhamana 23:00–05:24 (27.08)
- Bhadra in the netherworld: 23:58–11:07 (27.08); Bhadra Puchha 04:27–05:34 (27.08); Bhadra Mukha 05:34–07:25 (27.08)
- Gandanta (nakshatra): 18:26 (25.08)–05:50
- Gandanta (tithi): 12:31–13:15
- Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Mula
- Surya Dagdha tithi: Shukla-dashami
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 04:04–04:43 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:02–12:59 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:54–15:51 |
| Godhuli | 19:40–19:59 |
| Pradosha | 19:40–21:36 |
| Nishitha | 00:12–00:51 (27.08) |
| Amrita Kalam | 16:54–18:26 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 10:43–12:31 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 16:05–17:52 |
| Gulika Kalam | 07:09–08:56 |
| Dur Muhurta | 08:13–09:10, 12:59–13:56 |
| Varjyam | 21:29–23:00 |
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 05:22–13:47, 18:18–19:21 |
| Cutting toenails | average throughout the daytime |
| Bathing, washing hair | average throughout the daytime |
Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Mula; tithi Shukla-dashami until 12:53, Shukla-ekadashi from 12:53; lagna Simha 05:22, Kanya 07:46, Tula 10:46, Vrischika 13:47, Dhanu 16:29, Makara 18:18, Kumbha 19:21
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Mula — ruin of the family; Friday — universal respect.
Cautions:
- Friday: B. V. Raman advises against cutting nails (the rating above is the site’s summary, which uses the same weekdays for nails as for haircuts, so Friday counts as auspicious).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Favourable day · score S = +4
Auspicious factors outweigh inauspicious ones: ordinary matters can be started.
Auspicious time begins after 12:53
+2 Ravi Yoga 05:22–23:00+1 Anandadi: Sthira 05:22–23:00+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 05:22–12:53+1 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 12:53–05:24 (27.08)+1 Yoga Priti 10:22–05:24 (27.08)0 Chaturmasya0 Hutashana Yoga 05:22–12:53 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Gandanta 05:22–05:50−1 Surya Dagdha tithi 05:22–12:53−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 05:22–23:00
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Ordinary day — pros: Anandadi: Matanga, Yoga Priti; cons: Hutashana Yoga, Fierce or sharp nakshatra |
|---|---|
| Month | Nija Shravana (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Bahudhanya (No. 12) · Shaka 2040 · Vikram 2175 more |
| Period | Chaturmasya |
| Festivals | Shravana Putrada Ekadashi (Pavitra) |
At sunrise 05:24
| Tithi | 11Shukla-ekadashi (Nanda, Rudra) · until 11:07 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Purva-Ashadha, pada 2 (fierce, Varuna, Venus) · until 22:08 more |
| Yoga | Priti (“love, affection”, auspicious) · until 07:51 more |
| Karana | Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 11:07 more |
| Vara | Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Dhanu (Sagittarius) |
Changes during the day
| from 07:51 | yoga Ayushman |
|---|---|
| from 11:07 | tithi Shukla-dvadashi |
| from 11:07 | karana Bava |
| from 22:08 | nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha |
| from 22:21 | karana Balava |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 04:43 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 05:24 |
| Noon | 12:31 |
| Sunset | 19:37 |
| End of twilight | 20:17 |
| Moonrise | 18:46 |
| Moonset | none |
| Day length | 14 h 13 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 11:07 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Ashadha (05:24–19:37) is good for root crops.
- Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 05:24–11:07: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
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 12:53 (26.08)–11:07
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Parana (breaking the fast): 05:25–08:15 (28.08)
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Tripushkar Yoga 22:08–05:25 (28.08)
Hutashana Yoga 05:24–11:07
Anandadi: Matanga 05:24–22:08 Anandadi: Rakshasa 22:08–05:25 (28.08)
- Bhadra in the netherworld: 23:58 (26.08)–11:07; Bhadra Puchha 04:27–05:34; Bhadra Mukha 05:34–07:25
Tripushkar Yoga: A coincidence of the weekday (Sun, Tue or Sat), a Bhadra tithi (2, 7 or 12) and a “tripada” nakshatra (Krittika, Punarvasu, Uttara Phalguni, Vishakha, Uttara Ashadha, Purva Bhadrapada). The result of whatever is begun repeats three times: good for purchases and investments, bad for losses, loans, surgery and funerals.
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 04:06–04:45 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:02–12:59 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:53–15:49 |
| Godhuli | 19:37–19:57 |
| Pradosha | 19:37–21:35 |
| Nishitha | 00:12–00:51 (28.08) |
| Amrita Kalam | 17:30–19:03 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 08:57–10:44 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 14:17–16:04 |
| Gulika Kalam | 05:24–07:10 |
| Dur Muhurta | 05:24–06:20, 06:20–07:17 |
| Varjyam | 08:15–09:48 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 07:42–11:07
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | average 07:42–11:07 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails | bad throughout the daytime |
| Cutting toenails | average 07:42–11:07 |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 05:24–16:25, 18:14–19:17 |
Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Purva-Ashadha; tithi Shukla-ekadashi until 11:07, Shukla-dvadashi from 11:07; lagna Simha 05:24, Kanya 07:42, Tula 10:42, Vrischika 13:43, Dhanu 16:25, Makara 18:14, Kumbha 19:17
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Purva-Ashadha — ruin of the family; Saturday — decline of physical strength.
Cautions:
- Ekadashi: by custom, those who fast on this day do not cut their hair or shave.
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Ordinary day · score S = −2
Auspicious and inauspicious factors are balanced: a day for routine matters; important matters are best timed for favourable days.
+1 Anandadi: Matanga 05:24–22:08+1 Yoga Priti 05:24–07:51+1 Auspicious tithi 05:24–11:070 Chaturmasya0 Tripushkar Yoga 22:08–05:25 (28.08)−1 Vishti (Bhadra) 05:24–11:07−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 05:24–22:08−2 Hutashana Yoga 05:24–11:07
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Favourable day — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Anandadi: Amrita; auspicious time — after 09:39; auspicious time — until 15:41 |
|---|---|
| Month | Nija Shravana (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Bahudhanya (No. 12) · Shaka 2040 · Vikram 2175 more |
| Period | Chaturmasya |
| Festivals | Pradosha Vrat |
At sunrise 05:25
| Tithi | 12Shukla-dvadashi (Bhadra, Sun (Ravi)) · until 09:39 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Uttara-Ashadha, pada 2 (fixed, Vishva-Deva (All Gods), Sun) · until 21:34 more |
| Yoga | Ayushman (“long-lived”, auspicious) · until 05:34 more |
| Karana | Balava (movable) · until 09:39 more |
| Vara | Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Makara (Capricorn) |
Changes during the day
| from 05:34 | yoga Saubhagya |
|---|---|
| from 09:39 | tithi Shukla-triodashi |
| from 09:39 | karana Kaulava |
| from 21:03 | karana Taitila |
| from 21:34 | nakshatra Shravana |
| from 03:33 (29.08) | yoga Shobhana |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 04:45 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 05:25 |
| Noon | 12:31 |
| Sunset | 19:35 |
| End of twilight | 20:14 |
| Moonrise | 19:07 |
| Moonset | 00:51 |
| Day length | 14 h 09 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 5, average — 8, bad — 0
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 09:39 |
|---|
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-Ashadha (05:25–19:35) is good for sowing.
Festivals and periods
Pradosha Vrat · Shiva
A fast dedicated to Shiva on the thirteenth lunar day (Trayodashi) of both halves of the month. The decisive time is the evening twilight (Pradosha), when, according to legend, Shiva dances on Mount Kailash: in the evening Shiva Puja and abhisheka of the lingam are performed.
Rule: pradosha vyapini: 3 muhurtas after sunset, 19:35–21:33
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Tripushkar Yoga 05:25–09:39 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 05:25–21:34 Ravi Yoga 21:34–05:27 (29.08)
Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:25–09:39 Hutashana Yoga 05:25–09:39 Krakacha Yoga 05:25–09:39
Anandadi: Amrita 05:25–15:41 Anandadi: Musala 15:41–23:09 Anandadi: Gada 23:09–05:27 (29.08)
Tripushkar Yoga: A coincidence of the weekday (Sun, Tue or Sat), a Bhadra tithi (2, 7 or 12) and a “tripada” nakshatra (Krittika, Punarvasu, Uttara Phalguni, Vishakha, Uttara Ashadha, Purva Bhadrapada). The result of whatever is begun repeats three times: good for purchases and investments, bad for losses, loans, surgery and funerals.
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 04:07–04:46 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:02–12:58 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:52–15:48 |
| Godhuli | 19:35–19:54 |
| Pradosha | 19:35–21:33 |
| Nishitha | 00:11–00:51 (29.08) |
| Amrita Kalam | 15:19–16:53 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 17:48–19:35 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 12:30–14:16 |
| Gulika Kalam | 16:02–17:48 |
| Dur Muhurta | 17:41–18:38 |
| Varjyam | 05:57–07:30, 01:32–03:08 (29.08) |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 07:38–19:35
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | average 07:38–19:35 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails | average 07:38–13:39, 18:10–19:13 |
| Cutting toenails | average 07:38–19:35 |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 07:38–19:35 |
Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha; tithi Shukla-dvadashi until 09:39, Shukla-triodashi from 09:39; lagna Simha 05:25, Kanya 07:38, Tula 10:38, Vrischika 13:39, Dhanu 16:21, Makara 18:10, Kumbha 19:13
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Uttara-Ashadha — improved health; 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 begins after 09:39
Auspicious time ends by 15:41
+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 05:25–21:34+1 Anandadi: Amrita 05:25–15:41+1 Auspicious nakshatra 05:25–21:34+1 Yoga Ayushman 05:25–05:34+1 Auspicious tithi 09:39–05:27 (29.08)0 Chaturmasya0 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:25–09:39 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Hutashana Yoga 05:25–09:39 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Tripushkar Yoga 05:25–09:390 Anandadi: Musala 15:41–23:09−3 Krakacha Yoga 05:25–09:39
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Best day — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Ravi Yoga; auspicious time — until 08:32 |
|---|---|
| Month | Nija Shravana (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Bahudhanya (No. 12) · Shaka 2040 · Vikram 2175 more |
| Period | Chaturmasya |
| Festivals | Onam (Thiruvonam) · Shravana Somvar |
At sunrise 05:27
| Tithi | 13Shukla-triodashi (Jaya, God of Love) · until 08:32 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Shravana, pada 2 (movable, Shri Vishnu, Moon) · until 21:24 more |
| Yoga | Shobhana (“splendid, beautiful”, auspicious) · until 01:51 (30.08) more |
| Karana | Taitila (movable) · until 08:32 more |
| Vara | Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Makara (Capricorn) |
Changes during the day
| from 08:32 | tithi Shukla-chaturdashi |
|---|---|
| from 08:32 | karana Gara |
| from 20:08 | karana Vanija |
| from 21:24 | nakshatra Dhanishtha |
| from 01:51 (30.08) | yoga Atiganda |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 04:48 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 05:27 |
| Noon | 12:30 |
| Sunset | 19:32 |
| End of twilight | 20:12 |
| Moonrise | 19:19 |
| Moonset | 02:25 |
| Day length | 14 h 04 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 08:32 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Shravana (05:27–19:32) is good for sowing.
- Shukla-chaturdashi 08:32–19:32: according to the Kalaprakashika, ploughing on Chaturdashi puts the owner’s life in danger.
Festivals and periods
Onam (Thiruvonam) · Vamana and King Mahabali
The main festival of Kerala — the return of the good King Mahabali, whom Vamana sent to the netherworld. It is celebrated on the day of the Thiruvonam (Shravana) nakshatra in the solar month of Chingam: pookalam flower carpets, the Onasadya feast and boat races.
Rule: nakshatra 6 ghatis after sunrise, 07:52
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Shravana Somvar · Shiva
A Monday of the month of Shravana (here by the purnimanta reckoning, as in North India): a fast and abhisheka of Shiva with water and milk — special worship in the month of Shiva.
Rule: by weekday
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Ravi Yoga 05:27–21:24 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 05:27–21:24 Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 21:24–05:29 (30.08)
Anandadi: Siddhi 05:27–21:24 Anandadi: Shubha 21:24–05:29 (30.08)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 04:08–04:48 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:02–12:58 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:50–15:47 |
| Godhuli | 19:32–19:52 |
| Pradosha | 19:32–21:31 |
| Nishitha | 00:11–00:51 (30.08) |
| Amrita Kalam | 11:04–12:40 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 07:13–08:59 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 10:44–12:30 |
| Gulika Kalam | 14:15–16:01 |
| Dur Muhurta | 12:58–13:54, 15:47–16:43 |
| Varjyam | 01:26–03:04 (30.08) |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: good 07:34–08:32
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | good 07:34–08:32 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails | average 05:27–08:32 |
| Cutting toenails | good 07:34–08:32 |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 07:34–08:32 |
Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Shravana; tithi Shukla-triodashi until 08:32, Shukla-chaturdashi from 08:32; lagna Simha 05:27, Kanya 07:34, Tula 10:34, Vrischika 13:35, Dhanu 16:17, Makara 18:06, Kumbha 19:09
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Shravana — bodily development (physical growth); Monday — clear, bright complexion.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Shukla-chaturdashi 08:32–19:32: a Rikta and Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Best day · score S = +8
The total of auspicious factors is high and there are no prohibitions: suitable for important undertakings.
Auspicious time ends by 08:32
+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 05:27–21:24+2 Ravi Yoga 05:27–21:24+1 Anandadi: Siddhi 05:27–21:24+1 Auspicious nakshatra 05:27–21:24+1 Yoga Shobhana 05:27–01:51 (30.08)+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 05:27–08:320 Chaturmasya−2 Rikta tithi 08:32–05:29 (30.08)
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Unfavourable day — many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower), Bhadra on earth |
|---|---|
| Month | Nija Shravana (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Bahudhanya (No. 12) · Shaka 2040 · Vikram 2175 more |
| Period | Chaturmasya |
| Festivals | Raksha Bandhan · Purnima Vrat |
At sunrise 05:29
| Tithi | 14Shukla-chaturdashi (Rikta, Kali) · until 07:50 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Dhanishtha, pada 2 (movable, Vasu (kind) - 8 phenomena of nature, assistants of Indra, Mars) · until 21:40 more |
| Yoga | Atiganda (“great danger”, inauspicious) · until 00:32 (31.08) more |
| Karana | Vanija (movable) · until 07:50 more |
| Vara | Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Makara (Capricorn) |
Changes during the day
| from 07:50 | tithi Purnima |
|---|---|
| from 07:50 | karana Vishti |
| from 19:40 | karana Bava |
| from 21:40 | nakshatra Shatabhisha |
| from 00:32 (31.08) | yoga Sukarma |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 04:50 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 05:29 |
| Noon | 12:30 |
| Sunset | 19:29 |
| End of twilight | 20:09 |
| Moonrise | 19:27 |
| Moonset | 03:57 |
| Day length | 14 h 00 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 1, average — 4, bad — 8
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 07:50 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 07:50–19:29: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
- Shukla-chaturdashi 05:29–07:50: according to the Kalaprakashika, ploughing on Chaturdashi puts the owner’s life in danger.
Festivals and periods
Raksha Bandhan
Sisters tie a rakhi — a protective thread — on their brothers’ wrists and receive a promise of protection. The rite is performed in the afternoon (Aparahna), and always outside Bhadra. Upakarma, the changing of the sacred thread by brahmins, falls on the same day.
Rule: pradosha vyapini: 3 muhurtas after sunset, 19:40–21:30
Aparahna is occupied by Bhadra — the rite is performed in Pradosha
Purnima Vrat · Chandra (the Moon)
The full moon fast (Purnima upavas) is kept on the day when Purnima prevails at midday (Madhyahna): if it begins before noon, the fast falls on the day before the one with Purnima at sunrise. Devotees fast from sunrise until moonrise and pray to Vishnu (Satyanarayana) and Chandra.
Rule: madhyahna vyapini: midday (the 3rd fifth of the daytime), 11:05–13:53
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Purnima at sunrise (holy bath, charity): 31.08
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Anandadi: Utpata 05:29–21:40 Anandadi: Mrityu 21:40–05:31 (31.08)
- Bhadra in the netherworld: 07:50–09:28
- Bhadra on earth: 09:28–19:40; Bhadra Puchha 15:34–16:46; Bhadra Mukha 16:46–18:45
- Agni Panchaka: 09:28–03:54 (04.09)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 04:10–04:50 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:01–12:57 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:49–15:45 |
| Godhuli | 19:29–19:50 |
| Pradosha | 19:29–21:30 |
| Nishitha | 00:10–00:50 (31.08) |
| Amrita Kalam | 11:09–12:46 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 15:59–17:44 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 08:59–10:44 |
| Gulika Kalam | 12:29–14:14 |
| Dur Muhurta | 08:17–09:13, 23:30–00:10 (31.08) |
| Varjyam | 05:06–06:45 (31.08) |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | no suitable window — see the prohibitions below |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | no suitable window — see the prohibitions below |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 07:30–16:13, 18:02–19:05 |
Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Dhanishtha; tithi Shukla-chaturdashi until 07:50, Purnima from 07:50; lagna Simha 05:29, Kanya 07:30, Tula 10:30, Vrischika 13:31, Dhanu 16:13, Makara 18:02, Kumbha 19:05
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Dhanishtha — longevity (increased vitality); Tuesday — harm to longevity.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Shukla-chaturdashi 05:29–07:50: a Rikta and Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
- Purnima 07:50–19:29: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
- Bhadra on earth 09:28–19:29: no shaving or haircuts during Vishti Karana (according to the Muhurta Chintamani, Bhadra does harm when it is on earth; in heaven and in the netherworld its influence on earth is weak).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Unfavourable day · score S = −10
A strict prohibition (a visible eclipse; Visha Yoga of the weekday, tithi and nakshatra; Amrita Siddhi turned to poison; Yamaghanta; the Anandadi yoga Mrityu) or a total score of -7 or lower: any new undertakings are best postponed.
Strict prohibition: many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower)
Avoid starting important matters: Bhadra on earth
+1 Auspicious nakshatra 05:29–21:400 Chaturmasya−1 Eclipse nearby−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Panchaka 09:28–05:31 (31.08)−2 Rikta tithi 05:29–07:50−3 Anandadi: Utpata 05:29–21:40−3 Bhadra on earth 09:28–19:40
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Ordinary day — pros: Anandadi: Manasa, Auspicious nakshatra; cons: Samvartaka Yoga, Panchaka |
|---|---|
| Month | Nija Shravana (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Bahudhanya (No. 12) · Shaka 2040 · Vikram 2175 more |
| Period | Chaturmasya |
| Festivals | Shravana Purnima (Narali Purnima) · Lunar eclipse, penumbral (not visible here) |
At sunrise 05:31
| Tithi | 15Purnima (Purna, Vishvedevas) · until 07:38 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Shatabhisha, pada 2 (movable, Varuna, Rahu) · until 22:27 more |
| Yoga | Sukarma (“good deed”, auspicious) · until 23:38 more |
| Karana | Bava (movable) · until 07:38 more |
| Vara | Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Kumbha (Aquarius) |
Changes during the day
| from 07:38 | tithi Krishna-pratipat |
|---|---|
| from 07:38 | karana Balava |
| from 19:43 | karana Kaulava |
| from 22:27 | nakshatra Purva-Bhadra |
| from 23:38 | yoga Dhriti |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 04:52 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 05:31 |
| Noon | 12:30 |
| Sunset | 19:27 |
| End of twilight | 20:06 |
| Moonrise | 19:34 |
| Moonset | 05:25 |
| Day length | 13 h 55 min |
Sky
| Full moon (Purnima) | 07:38 |
|---|---|
| Lunar eclipse, penumbral | greatest eclipse 07:50, magnitude 0.755 |
| Phases | Penumbral eclipse begins 05:51 Penumbral eclipse ends 09:49 |
| Visibility | not visible here (below the horizon) |
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 | from 07:38 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Shatabhisha (05:31–19:27) is good for sowing.
Festivals and periods
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 07:50 (30.08)–07:38
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Fast on the eve (Purnima Vrat): 30.08
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Samvartaka Yoga 07:38–05:33 (01.09)
Anandadi: Manasa 05:31–22:27 Anandadi: Padma 22:27–05:33 (01.09)
- Agni Panchaka: 09:28 (30.08)–03:54 (04.09)
- Gandanta (tithi): 07:14–08:02
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 04:11–04:51 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:48–15:44 |
| Godhuli | 19:27–19:47 |
| Pradosha | 19:27–21:28 |
| Nishitha | 00:10–00:50 (01.09) |
| Amrita Kalam | 15:01–16:40 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 12:29–14:14 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 07:16–09:00 |
| Gulika Kalam | 10:45–12:29 |
| Dur Muhurta | 12:01–12:57 |
| Varjyam | 05:06–06:45, 05:11–06:53 (01.09) |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 07:38–19:27
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 07:38–19:27 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average 07:38–19:27 |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 07:26–16:09, 17:58–19:01 |
Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Shatabhisha; tithi Purnima until 07:38, Krishna-pratipat from 07:38; lagna Simha 05:31, Kanya 07:26, Tula 10:26, Vrischika 13:27, Dhanu 16:09, Makara 17:58, Kumbha 19:01
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Shatabhisha — gaining strength; Wednesday — favour of the authorities.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Purnima 05:31–07:38: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Ordinary day · score S = 0
Auspicious and inauspicious factors are balanced: a day for routine matters; important matters are best timed for favourable days.
+1 Anandadi: Manasa 05:31–22:27+1 Auspicious nakshatra 05:31–22:27+1 Yoga Sukarma 05:31–23:38+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 07:38–05:33 (01.09)0 Chaturmasya−1 Eclipse (not visible here)−1 Panchaka all day−3 Samvartaka Yoga 07:38–05:33 (01.09)
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
Patron: Shridhara; Aditya — Indra. Full moon in nakshatra Shravana. Ritu: Varsha.
Adhika Masa (intercalary month, also called Purushottama Masa or Mala Masa) — a lunar month during which the Sun does not pass into a new sign; it takes the name of the following month with the prefix “Adhika”, and the month after it is called “Nija” (true). In an Adhika month the annual festivals are not observed (they move to the Nija month; the exception is Ganga Dussehra, which in a year with Adhika Jyeshtha is celebrated in the intercalary month), weddings are not held, upanayana, housewarming and the laying of a house foundation are not performed, and no major undertakings are begun. Monthly observances — Ekadashis (Padmini and Parama), Pradosha, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri — are kept as usual, and the month itself is dedicated to Purushottama (Vishnu) and is especially good for japa, reading sacred texts, fasting and dana.
Amanta — reckoning lunar months from new moon to new moon (South and West India; this calendar shows months this way). Purnimanta — reckoning from full moon to full moon (North India): the bright half of the month (Shukla Paksha) bears the same name in both systems, while the dark half (Krishna Paksha) in purnimanta already belongs to the next month. So, for example, Krishna Janmashtami is “Shravana, Krishna 8” in amanta and “Bhadrapada, Krishna 8” in purnimanta: it is one and the same day.
Northern samvatsara: Nandana (No. 26)
Shaka Samvat 2040 · Vikram Samvat 2175 · Kali Yuga 5219
Next year — Pramathi, from the new moon before Ugadi (the start of Chaitra) 10.04.2119
In South India (Shaka Samvat, lunar reckoning) the years of the 60-year cycle follow one another without a break, and the name of the year changes at Ugadi — at the start of Chaitra, on the first tithi of the bright half.
Group: Purna. Deity: Vishvedevas.
Vishvedevas rule the full moon and protect the peace of mind and the performance of austerities.
Meaning: 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
Auspicious: friendship, reconciliation, love, matchmaking — anything that requires people’s goodwill.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
Deity: Yama
Bhadra — the most inauspicious karana: weddings, journeys, purchases and any auspicious undertakings are avoided during it. It suits only harsh deeds: fighting enemies, demolition, removing obstacles.
A karana is half a tithi; there are 60 of them in a lunar month.
Lord: Moon
Favorable for any daily activities related to water, food, housing, women, trade, hotels, utilities, etc. You can carry out a wide variety of earthworks, both gardening and construction; preparing food, getting a haircut, doing treatment, decorating, building relationships, getting married and hiring.
Start of morning civil twilight: the Sun is 6° below the horizon and the sky grows light.
Appearance of the upper limb of the solar disc, with refraction. The Vedic day and the vara begin at sunrise.
True noon — the culmination of the Sun, midway between sunrise and sunset.
The upper limb of the solar disc disappears below the horizon (with refraction).
End of evening civil twilight: the Sun is 6° below the horizon.
Appearance of the upper limb of the lunar disc above the horizon. The decisive time for Sankashti Chaturthi and Karwa Chauth.
The upper limb of the lunar disc disappears below the horizon.
Garden tasks are rated as in the site’s “Lunar calendar for gardeners” section: the weekday, nakshatra and tithi are taken into account; starting from a base score of 3, each factor adds one point if favourable or subtracts one if unfavourable; total score 0–6: 0–2 — bad, 3–4 — average, 5–6 — good. The table shows the rating at sunrise and after each change of nakshatra or tithi during the daytime (“from HH:MM”); the icons next to the sunrise rating show the contribution of the weekday, nakshatra and tithi at sunrise: “+” (green) adds one point, “0” (yellow) has no effect, “–” (red) subtracts one.
The ratings are the site author’s summary of the Indian and Tibetan traditions. Classical texts on agriculture: the Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX, English translation by N. P. Subramania Iyer, 1917), B. V. Raman’s Muhurtha (ch. XIII), the Brihat Samhita of Varahamihira (ch. 55).
what to do (Tibetan tradition): field work, planting rice, grain, trees or flowers
plants of the day: watery vegetables such as cucumbers and zucchini, water-loving plants such as rice
nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha
Planting and sowing are allowed.
Purnima
sowing seeds, any undertakings
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).
digging, plowing, planting trees
An intercalary lunar month (Purushottama Masa): annual festivals move to the following Nija month (except Ganga Dussehra: in a year with Adhika Jyeshtha it is observed in the intercalary month); not a time for new undertakings — weddings, housewarmings, new vows. Good for japa, scripture reading and charity.
Four months of Vishnu’s sleep — from Devshayani to Devutthana Ekadashi. A time for vows, fasting and sadhana; weddings, housewarmings and upanayanas are not held.
The yoga of “accomplishing all aims”: an auspicious combination of weekday and nakshatra (each day has its own 3–7 nakshatras). Good for any new undertaking; exceptions: Thu + Pushya is not used for weddings, Tue + Ashwini for housewarmings, Sat + Rohini for travel.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
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 time of Vishti Karana — halves of the 4th, 8th, 11th and 15th tithis of the bright half and of the 3rd, 7th, 10th and 14th of the dark half of the month. Auspicious activities are not begun during Bhadra; its strength depends on where it resides: on earth it is most harmful, while in heaven or in the netherworld the harm is mitigated (according to a verse of the Muhurta Chintamani, there it even portends good fortune and gain).
“Mouth” of Bhadra — the most dangerous 5 ghatis (2 hours) of Bhadra; nothing important is done at this time.
“Tail” of Bhadra — the last 3 ghatis (1 h 12 min) of one of its praharas; considered an acceptable time if Bhadra cannot be avoided (for example, for Holika Dahan).
The knotted junction of “water” and “fire”: the last pada of Ashlesha, Jyeshtha and Revati and the first pada of Magha, Mula and Ashwini (as well as the tithi junctions of the 5th and 6th, the 10th and 11th, the 15th and 1st). Unfavourable for new undertakings.
The penultimate, 14th muhurta of the night: it begins about an hour and a half before sunrise and lasts about 48 minutes. The best time for meditation, prayer, japa and study.
The 8th of the 15 daytime muhurtas, around true noon (about 48 minutes). The “invincible” time, suitable for almost any new undertaking — except on Wednesdays.
The 11th daytime muhurta, the “time of victory”: good for journeys, contests and decisive action; the main time of Vijayadashami.
“Dust from the hooves” — about 24 minutes right after sunset, when the cows return from pasture. An auspicious time for weddings and evening rites.
The first fifth of the night after sunset (three night muhurtas, about 2.5 hours). The time for worshipping Shiva, lighting the Diwali diyas and performing Holika Dahan.
Midnight — the 8th muhurta of the night. The decisive time for Maha Shivaratri, Krishna Janmashtami and Kali Puja.
“Time of nectar” — about an hour and a half within each nakshatra, favourable for any new undertaking and mitigating inauspicious factors.
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Rahu (a different segment for each weekday). No new work, journeys or deals are started; whatever was begun earlier may be continued.
How it is calculated: following the South Indian tradition (Tamil Nadu, Kerala), as Drik Panchang does — the daytime from sunrise to sunset (upper limb of the disc, with refraction) is divided into 8 parts, and Rahu Kalam is part 2 (Mon 2, Sat 3, Fri 4, Wed 5, Thu 6, Tue 7, Sun 8).
Another tradition — Kala Vela: the eighth parts of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order starting from the lord of the day, while the eighth part, the last before sunset, is “empty”, without a lord; in this tradition it is given to Rahu — today {y} (on Sundays it coincides with the calculation above).
Yet another tradition — printed panchangas: a nominal day of 6:00–18:00, so Rahu Kalam always falls at the same clock time — today 07:30–09:00; if the nominal 6:00–18:00 day is counted in local mean time — 07:59–09:29 by the clock. Far from India this is a rough approximation.
Using the rising and setting of the centre of the disc without refraction (old Siddhantic panchangas): {x}.
At night Rahu Kalam is usually not reckoned (the translator of the Kalaprakashika, 1917: “it occurs only in the daytime”); a few divide the night into 8 parts as well, but there is no generally accepted order of the night parts. In North India, Choghadiya is more often consulted to choose the hour.
One-eighth of the daytime associated with Yama: unfavourable for new undertakings and journeys.
How it is calculated: the eighths of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day; Yamaganda (Yamaghantaka) is Jupiter’s portion, today part 4. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 10:30–12:00.
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Gulika (the son of Saturn). Whatever is begun at this time tends to repeat, so funerals are not held and loans are not taken during Gulika; important new undertakings are usually avoided.
How it is calculated: Saturn’s portion among the eighths of the daytime (planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day), today part 6. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 13:30–15:00. According to a note by the translator of the Kalaprakashika, Gulika is not considered inauspicious: it is even good for reaping, gathering grain, trade, medical treatment, repaying debts and a number of other activities; the view that whatever is begun during Gulika will repeat itself is a popular (mainly Tamil) belief.
An inauspicious muhurta (about 48 minutes) — one or two per day, specific to each weekday. It is avoided for new undertakings, journeys and deals.
“Rejected” time — about an hour and a half within each nakshatra (4 ghatis of 60, starting from a ghati specific to that nakshatra). Unfavourable for new undertakings.
B. V. Raman: nails are not cut on Friday or Saturday, on Ashtami, Navami or Chaturdashi, or on new moon and full moon days.
B. V. Raman: nails are not cut on Friday or Saturday, on Ashtami, Navami or Chaturdashi, or on new moon and full moon days.
Weekdays for a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: auspicious — Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday; avoided — Sunday, Tuesday and Saturday (Sunday is permitted for Brahmins, Tuesday for Kshatriyas, Saturday for Vaishyas and others); Monday is good only during the waxing Moon.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Nakshatras for a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: auspicious — Ashwini, Mrigashirsha, Punarvasu, Pushya, Hasta, Chitra, Shravana, Dhanishtha and Revati; fairly good — Rohini, Uttara Phalguni, Swati, Uttara Ashadha, Shatabhisha and Uttara Bhadrapada; the rest are avoided.
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Tithis for a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: auspicious — the 2nd, 3rd, 5th, 7th, 10th, 11th and 13th; avoided — the 1st, 4th, 6th, 8th, 9th, 14th, full moon and new moon; in Krishna Paksha the first five tithis are permitted (according to some, the first seven).
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut
−1 — inauspicious sign for a haircut
according to the Kalaprakashika: “disease and suffering”
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut
−1 — inauspicious sign for a haircut
according to the Kalaprakashika: “disease and suffering”
−1 — inauspicious sign for a haircut
according to the Kalaprakashika: “fear of the authorities”
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut
Lagna for a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: auspicious signs — Vrishabha, Mithuna, Karka, Kanya, Tula, Makara and Mina; avoided — Mesha, Simha, Vrischika, Dhanu and Kumbha (all except Kumbha are permitted if a benefic occupies the sign or benefics aspect it).
Mesha (Aries) — “great calamities”; Simha (Leo) — “disease and suffering”; Vrischika (Scorpio) — “disease and suffering”; Dhanu (Sagittarius) — “fear of the authorities”; Kumbha (Aquarius) — “ruin of the family”.
Classical rules: have a haircut or shave in the daytime, preferably before noon — not at night or at twilight; not after eating, bathing or anointing the body with oil; not on the day of setting out on a journey; not when one’s wife is pregnant; not on one’s birth nakshatra or the 10th and 19th nakshatras from it, and not during Chandrashtama (the Moon in the 8th sign from the natal Moon). These prohibitions are lifted for a wedding, an initiation, release from prison, mourning for one’s parents and at the ruler’s command.
Sources: the Kalaprakashika of Narasimha (ch. V on haircuts — written about a child’s first haircut, chaula; English translation by N. P. Subramania Iyer, 1917), the Muhurta Chintamani of Rama Daivajna, B. V. Raman’s Muhurtha. The rating is the site’s summary, as in the “Lunar haircut calendar”: starting from a base score of 4, each factor — weekday, nakshatra, tithi and lagna — adds one point if favourable or subtracts one if unfavourable; total score 0–8: 7–8 good, 4–6 average, 0–3 bad. Windows are the parts of the daytime with the best rating (at least 15 minutes long); for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting, the times of the day’s prohibitions are excluded.
The Moon in a fixed, soft, light or movable nakshatra — favourable for activities of its type.
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday or Friday — the days of the gentle (saumya) planets: the Moon, Mercury, Jupiter and Venus.
A tithi favourable for new undertakings: in the bright half of the month — the 2nd, 3rd, 5th, 7th, 10th, 11th and 13th, in the dark half — the 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 5th.
An intercalary lunar month: not for weddings, housewarmings or major new undertakings; good for spiritual practice.
The four months from Devshayani to Devutthana Ekadashi, when “Vishnu sleeps”: a time for vows; weddings and housewarmings are not held.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) is in force during the daytime, but not on earth (the Moon is not in Karka, Simha, Kumbha or Mina): the harm is mitigated, yet this time is still usually avoided for weddings, travel and important undertakings.
Group: Nanda. Deity: Brahma.
The ruler of the first day of the waning moon is Brahma. This time is suitable for all types of ceremonies.
Meaning: Listener
Symbol: Ear (listener), three footprints (Vishnu's steps), trident
Deity: Shri Vishnu
Type: movable (chara, chala) — For journeys and moving house, buying vehicles, gardening, quick and temporary changes.
Vimshottari lord: Moon
Shakti: bind together (three worlds, i.e. all)
Auspicious: health and healing, long-term matters and anything meant to last a long time.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
Deity: Brahma
Auspicious: religious rites, study, spiritual and charitable work.
A karana is half a tithi; there are 60 of them in a lunar month.
Lord: Mars
Promotes decisive manifestations of will, competitions, active and gambling games, sports, training, overcoming obstacles, working with fire, metal (especially iron), mechanisms, electricity, explosive substances and weapons, militant actions, demand from debtors, litigation, verdicts, quarrels, conflicts, control of parasites (insects and rats) and similar matters. Some medical procedures, such as massage or chiropractic therapy, can be carried out during this time.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): unfavorable for planting seeds, flowers and trees or for working in the field (favorable for fighting pests or pruning something)
plants of the day: onions, garlic and thorny plants, plants that actively defend themselves
nakshatra Shravana
Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result.
according to the Indian tradition: Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result (planting or sowing is not allowed).
Krishna-pratipat
digging, plowing, planting trees
Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result.
according to the Indian tradition: Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result (planting or sowing is not allowed).
planting and sowing are allowed (long-term result)
The same combination of weekday (Sun, Tue or Sat) and Bhadra tithi (2, 7 or 12), but with the nakshatra Mrigashirsha, Chitra or Dhanishtha. The result repeats twice: good for acquisitions, bad for losses, loans and funerals.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
“Deadly” combination of weekday and tithi group: Sun and Tue — Nanda (1, 6, 11), Mon and Fri — Bhadra (2, 7, 12), Wed — Jaya (3, 8, 13), Thu — Rikta (4, 9, 14), Sat — Purna (5, 10, 15). Portends failure for new undertakings.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
Began on a Tuesday: danger of fire — construction is not started and work with fire and machinery is avoided; suitable for legal matters.
The Moon in Kumbha or Mina (from the middle of Dhanishtha to the end of Revati). During these five nakshatras people do not travel south, gather firewood or grass, lay a roof or build a bed; cremation is performed with a special rite.
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Rahu (a different segment for each weekday). No new work, journeys or deals are started; whatever was begun earlier may be continued.
How it is calculated: following the South Indian tradition (Tamil Nadu, Kerala), as Drik Panchang does — the daytime from sunrise to sunset (upper limb of the disc, with refraction) is divided into 8 parts, and Rahu Kalam is part 7 (Mon 2, Sat 3, Fri 4, Wed 5, Thu 6, Tue 7, Sun 8).
Another tradition — Kala Vela: the eighth parts of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order starting from the lord of the day, while the eighth part, the last before sunset, is “empty”, without a lord; in this tradition it is given to Rahu — today {y} (on Sundays it coincides with the calculation above).
Yet another tradition — printed panchangas: a nominal day of 6:00–18:00, so Rahu Kalam always falls at the same clock time — today 15:00–16:30; if the nominal 6:00–18:00 day is counted in local mean time — 15:29–16:59 by the clock. Far from India this is a rough approximation.
Using the rising and setting of the centre of the disc without refraction (old Siddhantic panchangas): {x}.
At night Rahu Kalam is usually not reckoned (the translator of the Kalaprakashika, 1917: “it occurs only in the daytime”); a few divide the night into 8 parts as well, but there is no generally accepted order of the night parts. In North India, Choghadiya is more often consulted to choose the hour.
One-eighth of the daytime associated with Yama: unfavourable for new undertakings and journeys.
How it is calculated: the eighths of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day; Yamaganda (Yamaghantaka) is Jupiter’s portion, today part 3. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 09:00–10:30.
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Gulika (the son of Saturn). Whatever is begun at this time tends to repeat, so funerals are not held and loans are not taken during Gulika; important new undertakings are usually avoided.
How it is calculated: Saturn’s portion among the eighths of the daytime (planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day), today part 5. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 12:00–13:30. According to a note by the translator of the Kalaprakashika, Gulika is not considered inauspicious: it is even good for reaping, gathering grain, trade, medical treatment, repaying debts and a number of other activities; the view that whatever is begun during Gulika will repeat itself is a popular (mainly Tamil) belief.
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Tuesday or Saturday — the days of the harsh (krura) planets Mars and Saturn.
Group: Bhadra. Deity: Vidhatr.
Patronizes the second day of the waning Moon - Vidhatr. This period is suitable for all matters designed for development and long-term preservation, for example, for laying the foundations of buildings.
Meaning: The richest or fastest, Shravishtha - the most famous
Symbol: Drum or flute
Deity: Vasu (kind) - 8 phenomena of nature, assistants of Indra
Type: movable (chara, chala) — For journeys and moving house, buying vehicles, gardening, quick and temporary changes.
Vimshottari lord: Mars
Shakti: bring abundance and fame through the direction and organization of people
Auspicious: weddings and family matters, anything meant to bring good fortune and well-being.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
Deity: Aryaman
Auspicious: dealings with authorities and superiors, fame, home and housing, clothing and jewellery.
A karana is half a tithi; there are 60 of them in a lunar month.
Lord: Mercury
If Mercury is not under the influence of malefic planets, the day will be favorable, active, you can do a lot and learn a lot (if the opposite happens, there will be absent-mindedness, vanity and ill-considered actions leading to losses). Owner day promotes all intellectual and creative pursuits: music, graphics, poetry, literature, linguistics, mathematics, astrology, the study of ordinary and secret sciences.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): doing work related to water and earth - plowing and sowing, planting flowers and trees
plants of the day: climbers, plants that depend on others and adapt quickly, all leafy greens
nakshatra Dhanishtha
Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result.
according to the Indian tradition: Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result (planting or sowing is not allowed).
Krishna-dvitya
planting and sowing are allowed (long-term result)
Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result.
according to the Indian tradition: Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result (planting or sowing is not allowed).
any undertakings
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
An auspicious combination of weekday and tithi group: Fri — Nanda (1, 6, 11), Wed — Bhadra (2, 7, 12), Tue — Jaya (3, 8, 13), Sat — Rikta (4, 9, 14), Thu — Purna (5, 10, 15). Brings success; if the same pair also forms an inauspicious yoga, Siddha prevails.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
“Burnt” combination of weekday and nakshatra: Sun — Bharani, Mon — Chitra, Tue — Uttara Ashadha, Wed — Dhanishtha, Thu — Uttara Phalguni, Fri — Jyeshtha, Sat — Revati. Whatever is begun “burns up” without bearing fruit.
“Burnt” tithi of the weekday: Sun — 12, Mon — 11, Tue — 5, Wed — 3, Thu — 6, Fri — 8, Sat — 9. Whatever is begun bears no fruit.
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Rahu (a different segment for each weekday). No new work, journeys or deals are started; whatever was begun earlier may be continued.
How it is calculated: following the South Indian tradition (Tamil Nadu, Kerala), as Drik Panchang does — the daytime from sunrise to sunset (upper limb of the disc, with refraction) is divided into 8 parts, and Rahu Kalam is part 5 (Mon 2, Sat 3, Fri 4, Wed 5, Thu 6, Tue 7, Sun 8).
Another tradition — Kala Vela: the eighth parts of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order starting from the lord of the day, while the eighth part, the last before sunset, is “empty”, without a lord; in this tradition it is given to Rahu — today {y} (on Sundays it coincides with the calculation above).
Yet another tradition — printed panchangas: a nominal day of 6:00–18:00, so Rahu Kalam always falls at the same clock time — today 12:00–13:30; if the nominal 6:00–18:00 day is counted in local mean time — 12:29–13:59 by the clock. Far from India this is a rough approximation.
Using the rising and setting of the centre of the disc without refraction (old Siddhantic panchangas): {x}.
At night Rahu Kalam is usually not reckoned (the translator of the Kalaprakashika, 1917: “it occurs only in the daytime”); a few divide the night into 8 parts as well, but there is no generally accepted order of the night parts. In North India, Choghadiya is more often consulted to choose the hour.
One-eighth of the daytime associated with Yama: unfavourable for new undertakings and journeys.
How it is calculated: the eighths of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day; Yamaganda (Yamaghantaka) is Jupiter’s portion, today part 2. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 07:30–09:00.
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Gulika (the son of Saturn). Whatever is begun at this time tends to repeat, so funerals are not held and loans are not taken during Gulika; important new undertakings are usually avoided.
How it is calculated: Saturn’s portion among the eighths of the daytime (planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day), today part 4. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 10:30–12:00. According to a note by the translator of the Kalaprakashika, Gulika is not considered inauspicious: it is even good for reaping, gathering grain, trade, medical treatment, repaying debts and a number of other activities; the view that whatever is begun during Gulika will repeat itself is a popular (mainly Tamil) belief.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
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.
Group: Jaya. Deity: Vishnu.
Vishnu rules the third day of the waning moon. It is a good time for cutting hair, nails, shaving and other cosmetic procedures. You can start any important business.
Meaning: One hundred healers
Symbol: Garland of 100 flowers, circle
Deity: Varuna
Type: movable (chara, chala) — For journeys and moving house, buying vehicles, gardening, quick and temporary changes.
Vimshottari lord: Rahu
Shakti: give healing (bodily and spiritual) through Divine Grace
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.
Deity: Shri (Lakshmi)
Auspicious: trade, deals, buying and selling, partnerships and long-term business projects.
A karana is half a tithi; there are 60 of them in a lunar month.
Lord: Jupiter
The time of Jupiter's action is considered the most favorable for all worldly and spiritual affairs not related to coercion or anger. You can begin spiritual practices, good deeds, study of philosophy, Doctrine, various sciences.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): sowing, planting flowers and trees
plants of the day: plants with large sweet fruits, or with fleshy (voluminous) stems and leaves
nakshatra Shatabhisha
Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result.
according to the Indian tradition: Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result (planting or sowing is not allowed).
Krishna-tritya
any undertakings
For pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else.
for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Rahu (a different segment for each weekday). No new work, journeys or deals are started; whatever was begun earlier may be continued.
How it is calculated: following the South Indian tradition (Tamil Nadu, Kerala), as Drik Panchang does — the daytime from sunrise to sunset (upper limb of the disc, with refraction) is divided into 8 parts, and Rahu Kalam is part 6 (Mon 2, Sat 3, Fri 4, Wed 5, Thu 6, Tue 7, Sun 8).
Another tradition — Kala Vela: the eighth parts of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order starting from the lord of the day, while the eighth part, the last before sunset, is “empty”, without a lord; in this tradition it is given to Rahu — today {y} (on Sundays it coincides with the calculation above).
Yet another tradition — printed panchangas: a nominal day of 6:00–18:00, so Rahu Kalam always falls at the same clock time — today 13:30–15:00; if the nominal 6:00–18:00 day is counted in local mean time — 13:59–15:29 by the clock. Far from India this is a rough approximation.
Using the rising and setting of the centre of the disc without refraction (old Siddhantic panchangas): {x}.
At night Rahu Kalam is usually not reckoned (the translator of the Kalaprakashika, 1917: “it occurs only in the daytime”); a few divide the night into 8 parts as well, but there is no generally accepted order of the night parts. In North India, Choghadiya is more often consulted to choose the hour.
One-eighth of the daytime associated with Yama: unfavourable for new undertakings and journeys.
How it is calculated: the eighths of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day; Yamaganda (Yamaghantaka) is Jupiter’s portion, today part 1. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 06:00–07:30.
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Gulika (the son of Saturn). Whatever is begun at this time tends to repeat, so funerals are not held and loans are not taken during Gulika; important new undertakings are usually avoided.
How it is calculated: Saturn’s portion among the eighths of the daytime (planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day), today part 3. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 09:00–10:30. According to a note by the translator of the Kalaprakashika, Gulika is not considered inauspicious: it is even good for reaping, gathering grain, trade, medical treatment, repaying debts and a number of other activities; the view that whatever is begun during Gulika will repeat itself is a popular (mainly Tamil) belief.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
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.
“Empty” tithi (the 4th, 9th or 14th): whatever is begun bears no fruit; suitable for removal, demolition and overcoming obstacles.
The Moon in an ugra or tikshna nakshatra: a time for harsh deeds, not for auspicious undertakings.
Vishti Karana with the Moon in Karka, Simha, Kumbha or Mina: Bhadra resides on earth (bhu-loka) and is especially harmful.
Group: Rikta. Deity: Yama.
The ruler of the fourth day of the waning Moon is Yama. Important matters should not be started. It is possible to conduct military maneuvers, remove obstacles and destroy something.
Meaning: First Blessed (foot, leg)
Symbol: Head of red bed, two-faced man, swords
Deity: Aja Ekapad - sunbeam or lightning strike
Type: fierce (ugra, krura) — For destructive and dangerous tasks: demolition, work with fire and weapons, disputes; unsuitable for other auspicious undertakings (the exception is weddings: Magha is among the nakshatras for marriage).
Vimshottari lord: Jupiter
Shakti: ignite and kindle the fire of spiritual search
Deity: Indra
Auspicious: good for any benevolent and lasting work, building up health and strength, undertakings meant to grow.
A karana is half a tithi; there are 60 of them in a lunar month.
Lord: Venus
All manifestations of beauty and harmony find their support and development on this day, therefore, most worldly and spiritual affairs that do not rely on brute force are good to begin or implement at this time. The day is especially good for marriage, hiring workers, building relationships, creativity, music, singing, dancing, poetry and holding holidays or performances, it is best to schedule a romantic date at this time - it will add additional shine to decorations and a special aroma to flowers, and tact to the owners of all this.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): planting flowers and trees; digging the ground is not very favorable; do not prune and the like
plants of the day: flowers, ornamental plants
nakshatra Purva-Bhadra
For pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else.
Krishna-chaturti
for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
Planting and sowing are allowed.
any undertakings
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Rahu (a different segment for each weekday). No new work, journeys or deals are started; whatever was begun earlier may be continued.
How it is calculated: following the South Indian tradition (Tamil Nadu, Kerala), as Drik Panchang does — the daytime from sunrise to sunset (upper limb of the disc, with refraction) is divided into 8 parts, and Rahu Kalam is part 4 (Mon 2, Sat 3, Fri 4, Wed 5, Thu 6, Tue 7, Sun 8).
Another tradition — Kala Vela: the eighth parts of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order starting from the lord of the day, while the eighth part, the last before sunset, is “empty”, without a lord; in this tradition it is given to Rahu — today {y} (on Sundays it coincides with the calculation above).
Yet another tradition — printed panchangas: a nominal day of 6:00–18:00, so Rahu Kalam always falls at the same clock time — today 10:30–12:00; if the nominal 6:00–18:00 day is counted in local mean time — 10:59–12:29 by the clock. Far from India this is a rough approximation.
Using the rising and setting of the centre of the disc without refraction (old Siddhantic panchangas): {x}.
At night Rahu Kalam is usually not reckoned (the translator of the Kalaprakashika, 1917: “it occurs only in the daytime”); a few divide the night into 8 parts as well, but there is no generally accepted order of the night parts. In North India, Choghadiya is more often consulted to choose the hour.
One-eighth of the daytime associated with Yama: unfavourable for new undertakings and journeys.
How it is calculated: the eighths of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day; Yamaganda (Yamaghantaka) is Jupiter’s portion, today part 7. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 15:00–16:30.
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Gulika (the son of Saturn). Whatever is begun at this time tends to repeat, so funerals are not held and loans are not taken during Gulika; important new undertakings are usually avoided.
How it is calculated: Saturn’s portion among the eighths of the daytime (planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day), today part 2. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 07:30–09:00. According to a note by the translator of the Kalaprakashika, Gulika is not considered inauspicious: it is even good for reaping, gathering grain, trade, medical treatment, repaying debts and a number of other activities; the view that whatever is begun during Gulika will repeat itself is a popular (mainly Tamil) belief.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
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.
Group: Purna. Deity: Soma.
The fifth day of the waning moon is owned by Soma, who patronizes medicine, surgery and cleansing the body of poisons. You can begin other important things.
Meaning: Later blessed (foot, leg)
Symbol: Part of the red bed for legs (foot), twins
Deity: Ahirbudhyana (Serpent of the Deep - Milky Way under the horizon)
Type: fixed (dhruva, sthira) — For what is firm and lasting: laying house foundations, housewarming, planting, weddings, taking office, long-term projects.
Vimshottari lord: Saturn
Shakti: give rain (nourishment and stability)
Deity: Mitra
Auspicious: friendship, love, matchmaking and alliances, reconciliation, jewellery.
A karana is half a tithi; there are 60 of them in a lunar month.
Lord: Saturn
This is the only day of the week when, according to astrological indications, you can safely postpone most important household and spiritual affairs, which is reflected in a variety of cultures around the world. However, on this day you can carry out monotonous monotonous work, or relax.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): working in the field, planting flowers and trees, sowing, making a pond and a well; do not plow
plants of the day: slow-growing, long-lived, dense, heavy, sturdy plants
nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra
Planting and sowing are allowed.
Krishna-panchami
any undertakings
No pruning; planting flowers, soaking and the like are allowed.
according to the Indian tradition: No pruning; planting flowers, soaking seeds and the like are allowed.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
“Saw”: the tithi number and the weekday number (Sun = 1 … Sat = 7) add up to 13 — Sun and the 12th tithi, Mon and the 11th, Tue and the 10th, Wed and the 9th, Thu and the 8th, Fri and the 7th, Sat and the 6th. One of the worst yogas: auspicious activities are postponed.
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Rahu (a different segment for each weekday). No new work, journeys or deals are started; whatever was begun earlier may be continued.
How it is calculated: following the South Indian tradition (Tamil Nadu, Kerala), as Drik Panchang does — the daytime from sunrise to sunset (upper limb of the disc, with refraction) is divided into 8 parts, and Rahu Kalam is part 3 (Mon 2, Sat 3, Fri 4, Wed 5, Thu 6, Tue 7, Sun 8).
Another tradition — Kala Vela: the eighth parts of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order starting from the lord of the day, while the eighth part, the last before sunset, is “empty”, without a lord; in this tradition it is given to Rahu — today {y} (on Sundays it coincides with the calculation above).
Yet another tradition — printed panchangas: a nominal day of 6:00–18:00, so Rahu Kalam always falls at the same clock time — today 09:00–10:30; if the nominal 6:00–18:00 day is counted in local mean time — 09:29–10:59 by the clock. Far from India this is a rough approximation.
Using the rising and setting of the centre of the disc without refraction (old Siddhantic panchangas): {x}.
At night Rahu Kalam is usually not reckoned (the translator of the Kalaprakashika, 1917: “it occurs only in the daytime”); a few divide the night into 8 parts as well, but there is no generally accepted order of the night parts. In North India, Choghadiya is more often consulted to choose the hour.
One-eighth of the daytime associated with Yama: unfavourable for new undertakings and journeys.
How it is calculated: the eighths of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day; Yamaganda (Yamaghantaka) is Jupiter’s portion, today part 6. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 13:30–15:00.
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Gulika (the son of Saturn). Whatever is begun at this time tends to repeat, so funerals are not held and loans are not taken during Gulika; important new undertakings are usually avoided.
How it is calculated: Saturn’s portion among the eighths of the daytime (planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day), today part 1. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 06:00–07:30. According to a note by the translator of the Kalaprakashika, Gulika is not considered inauspicious: it is even good for reaping, gathering grain, trade, medical treatment, repaying debts and a number of other activities; the view that whatever is begun during Gulika will repeat itself is a popular (mainly Tamil) belief.
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Group: Nanda. Deity: Kartikeya.
Kartikeya presides over the sixth day of the waning moon, favoring coronations (taking office), establishing new friendships, carrying out festivals and performances.
Meaning: Rich, prosperous
Symbol: Fish (sometimes a couple) or drum
Deity: Pushan (Prosperous)
Type: soft (mridu, maitra) — For arts and music, friendship and love, new clothes and jewellery, weddings and festivals.
Vimshottari lord: Mercury
Shakti: nourish (satiate at the expense of its abundance)
Auspicious: lasting and long-term matters, laying foundations and building, vows.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
Deity: Bhu (the Earth goddess)
Auspicious: farming, sowing and planting, building a house, household affairs.
A karana is half a tithi; there are 60 of them in a lunar month.
Lord: Sun
This day is suitable for generosity, celebrations, holidays, performances and festivals. Meetings with high-ranking people and important government affairs are good to carry out on this day.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): planting trees, sowing grain crops
plants of the day: laurel, spices, for example hot peppers
nakshatra Revati
No pruning; planting flowers, soaking and the like are allowed.
according to the Indian tradition: No pruning; planting flowers, soaking seeds and the like are allowed.
Krishna-shashti
plowing the ground
Soaking seeds is allowed, but not planting or sowing.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
The Moon’s nakshatra is the 4th, 6th, 9th, 10th, 13th or 20th from the Sun’s nakshatra. As the Sun dispels darkness, so this yoga cancels many bad combinations of the day and supports new undertakings.
The yoga of the “destruction of the world”: Sunday with the 7th tithi or Wednesday with the 1st. One of the worst yogas: auspicious activities are postponed.
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.
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.
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Rahu (a different segment for each weekday). No new work, journeys or deals are started; whatever was begun earlier may be continued.
How it is calculated: following the South Indian tradition (Tamil Nadu, Kerala), as Drik Panchang does — the daytime from sunrise to sunset (upper limb of the disc, with refraction) is divided into 8 parts, and Rahu Kalam is part 8 (Mon 2, Sat 3, Fri 4, Wed 5, Thu 6, Tue 7, Sun 8).
Another tradition — Kala Vela: the eighth parts of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order starting from the lord of the day, while the eighth part, the last before sunset, is “empty”, without a lord; in this tradition it is given to Rahu — today {y} (on Sundays it coincides with the calculation above).
Yet another tradition — printed panchangas: a nominal day of 6:00–18:00, so Rahu Kalam always falls at the same clock time — today 16:30–18:00; if the nominal 6:00–18:00 day is counted in local mean time — 16:59–18:29 by the clock. Far from India this is a rough approximation.
Using the rising and setting of the centre of the disc without refraction (old Siddhantic panchangas): {x}.
At night Rahu Kalam is usually not reckoned (the translator of the Kalaprakashika, 1917: “it occurs only in the daytime”); a few divide the night into 8 parts as well, but there is no generally accepted order of the night parts. In North India, Choghadiya is more often consulted to choose the hour.
One-eighth of the daytime associated with Yama: unfavourable for new undertakings and journeys.
How it is calculated: the eighths of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day; Yamaganda (Yamaghantaka) is Jupiter’s portion, today part 5. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 12:00–13:30.
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Gulika (the son of Saturn). Whatever is begun at this time tends to repeat, so funerals are not held and loans are not taken during Gulika; important new undertakings are usually avoided.
How it is calculated: Saturn’s portion among the eighths of the daytime (planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day), today part 7. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 15:00–16:30. According to a note by the translator of the Kalaprakashika, Gulika is not considered inauspicious: it is even good for reaping, gathering grain, trade, medical treatment, repaying debts and a number of other activities; the view that whatever is begun during Gulika will repeat itself is a popular (mainly Tamil) belief.
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
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.
Group: Bhadra. Deity: Indra.
The seventh day of the waning moon is ruled by Indra and this favors the start of travel, the purchase of vehicles, as well as other matters where movement is a characteristic feature.
Meaning: 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
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
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
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.
Group: Jaya. Deity: Vasus.
The ruler of the eighth day of the waning Moon is Vasus, which favors the beginning of military operations, the construction of defenses and fortifications.
Meaning: 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
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 Bharani
For pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else.
Krishna-ashtami
tillage and sowing are forbidden
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
“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.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
An inauspicious combination of tithi and nakshatra (the “empty” nakshatra of a tithi, for example the 6th or 11th tithi with Rohini, the 12th with Ashlesha). Whatever is begun at this time remains without result.
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
0 — does not affect the haircut rating
Auspicious: investments, trade, savings, starting ventures that are meant to grow.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
8th tithi: a day of Durga and Shiva, good for fasting and worship, but weaker than usual for worldly undertakings.
Group: 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.
Meaning: Cutter (chisel) or chopping
Symbol: Sharp tool (axe, razor), flame
Deity: Agni
Type: mixed (mishra, sadharana) — For everyday and routine tasks, work with fire and metal; it is better not to begin important new matters.
Vimshottari lord: Sun
Shakti: burn and ignite others
what to do (Tibetan tradition): 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 Krittika
Planting and sowing are not allowed, but everyday routine tasks may be carried out.
Krishna-navami
for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
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.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
A single tithi touches three consecutive days (a long tithi that prevails at two sunrises): unfavourable for weddings and important undertakings.
Meaning: Red (an epithet of the star Aldebaran)
Symbol: Wagon, rarely: temple, banyan, incense, sandalwood
Deity: Prajapati (Brahma - Creator)
Type: fixed (dhruva, sthira) — For what is firm and lasting: laying house foundations, housewarming, planting, weddings, taking office, long-term projects.
Vimshottari lord: Moon
Shakti: give growth (prosperity, fertility)
Auspicious: everything lasting — foundations, building, planting, long-term commitments.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): sowing, planting flowers and trees
plants of the day: plants with large sweet fruits, or with fleshy (voluminous) stems and leaves
nakshatra Rohini
Planting and sowing are allowed.
Krishna-navami
for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
any undertakings
“Fiery” tithi of the weekday: Sun — 12, Mon — 6, Tue — 7, Wed — 8, Thu — 9, Fri — 10, Sat — 11. Portends losses, quarrels and harm; new undertakings are avoided.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
0 — does not affect the haircut rating
Inauspicious: portends failures and injuries; the first 9 ghatis (about 3 h 36 min) are skipped.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
Group: 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.
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 Rohini
Planting and sowing are allowed.
Krishna-dashami
any undertakings
No pruning; planting flowers, soaking and the like are allowed.
according to the Indian tradition: No pruning; planting flowers, soaking seeds and the like are allowed.
plowing, pruning and weeding
“Bell of Yama” — a combination of weekday and nakshatra: Sun — Magha, Mon — Vishakha, Tue — Ardra, Wed — Mula, Thu — Krittika, Fri — Rohini, Sat — Hasta. One of the most dangerous yogas: travel, surgery and any important new undertakings are avoided.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
0 — does not affect the haircut rating
Auspicious: festivals, joyful occasions, rest and recreation.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
Group: Nanda. Deity: Rudra.
The ruler of the eleventh day of the waning Moon is Rudra, which is favorable for fasting and religious (spiritual) activities. Remembering the Supreme Deity will give especially positive results.
Meaning: Deer head (alt. searching star)
Symbol: Deer head
Deity: Soma (Chandra, Moon)
Type: soft (mridu, maitra) — For arts and music, friendship and love, new clothes and jewellery, weddings and festivals.
Vimshottari lord: Mars
Shakti: give realization (attractiveness, shaping)
what to do (Tibetan tradition): 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 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
For pruning and uprooting; plowing and watering are allowed, but nothing else.
neutral
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
0 — does not affect the haircut rating
Inauspicious: sudden hindrances, a “lightning strike”; the first 3 ghatis (about 1 h 12 min) are skipped.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
Group: Bhadra. Deity: Sun (Ravi).
The Sun (Ravi) rules the twelfth day of the waning Moon and this period is auspicious for religious ceremonies, lighting the sacred fire and performing one's duties.
Meaning: Tear or body fluid (wet)
Symbol: Tear or drop, rarely: diamond or man's head
Deity: Rudra (Roaring, angry image of Shiva)
Type: sharp (tikshna, daruna) — For drastic actions: surgery, severing ties, taming, exorcism, fighting diseases and enemies; unsuitable for other auspicious undertakings (the exception is weddings: Mula is among the nakshatras for marriage).
Vimshottari lord: Rahu
Shakti: give effort that leads to the achievement of the goal (and also, is able to shed sweat or blood)
what to do (Tibetan tradition): planting trees, sowing grain crops
plants of the day: laurel, spices, for example hot peppers
nakshatra Ardra
For pruning and uprooting; plowing and watering are allowed, but nothing else.
Krishna-dvadashi
neutral
no pruning or felling
Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result.
according to the Indian tradition: Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result (planting or sowing is not allowed).
+1 — favourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
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.
Group: Jaya. Deity: God of Love.
The thirteenth day of the waning moon is ruled by the God of love, which is favorable for establishing friendly relations, sensual pleasures, as well as celebrations.
Meaning: Successful, magnificent, two for riches
Symbol: Arrow or quiver of arrows, rarely: rainbow
Deity: Aditi
Type: movable (chara, chala) — For journeys and moving house, buying vehicles, gardening, quick and temporary changes.
Vimshottari lord: Jupiter
Shakti: give the gaining of profit (property, wealth), growth
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 Punarvasu
Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result.
according to the Indian tradition: Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result (planting or sowing is not allowed).
Krishna-trayodashi
no pruning or felling
for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
Soaking seeds is allowed, but not planting or sowing.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
−1 — inauspicious sign for a haircut
according to the Kalaprakashika: “ruin of the family”
The Moon in Pushya, the best of the nakshatras for new undertakings (except weddings).
The nitya yoga of “calamity” is in force for most of the day: worldly undertakings are postponed, but the day is good for holy baths, dana, japa and ancestor rites.
14th tithi of the waning Moon, the eve of the new moon: unfavourable for new undertakings; a day of Shiva (Masik Shivaratri).
Group: Rikta. Deity: Kali.
Kali rules the fourteenth day of the waning moon and promotes destruction, appeal to elementals (forces of nature, elements) and spirits.
Meaning: Feeder; feeder of flowers
Symbol: Cow udder, flower (lotus), arrow and circle
Deity: Brhaspati
Type: light (kshipra, laghu) — For quick matters: trade, healing, study, travel, purchases and starting a business.
Vimshottari lord: Saturn
Shakti: give manifestation of spiritual energy, feeding
One of the two most inauspicious yogas: worldly undertakings are not begun in it at all. It is, however, very good for holy baths, dana, japa and ancestor rites.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
Deity: Kali (personification of the Kali Yuga)
Inauspicious for new undertakings. Good for preparing and taking medicines, mantras, protective and pacifying rites.
A karana is half a tithi; there are 60 of them in a lunar month.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): 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 Pushya
Soaking seeds is allowed, but not planting or sowing.
Krishna-chaturdashi
for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
do not start anything, only finish up safe tasks that require no exertion
For pruning and uprooting; plowing and watering are allowed, but nothing else.
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
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.
Group: Purna. Deity: Pitris (ancestors).
The Pitris (ancestors) rule the new moon; this period is suitable for rites honoring the ancestors (shraddha, tarpana), for pacifying the mind and performing austerities.
Meaning: Wrapping around (like a snake), hugging
Symbol: Curled snake
Deity: Naga - the lord of snakes (Sharpa)
Type: sharp (tikshna, daruna) — For drastic actions: surgery, severing ties, taming, exorcism, fighting diseases and enemies; unsuitable for other auspicious undertakings (the exception is weddings: Mula is among the nakshatras for marriage).
Vimshottari lord: Mercury
Shakti: cause suffering with poison, paralyze
Deity: nagas (serpents)
Inauspicious. Suitable only for harsh and forceful deeds, work with things that must stay fixed, and rites connected with serpents.
A karana is half a tithi; there are 60 of them in a lunar month.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): 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 Ashlesha
For pruning and uprooting; plowing and watering are allowed, but nothing else.
Amavasya
do not start anything, only finish up safe tasks that require no exertion
digging, plowing, planting trees
For pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else.
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Inauspicious: obstacles; nothing is started in the first half of the yoga, while the second half is acceptable.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
New moon: a day of the ancestors (shraddha, tarpana) and of spiritual practice, unfavourable for worldly undertakings.
Patron: Shridhara; Aditya — Indra. Full moon in nakshatra Shravana. Ritu: Varsha.
Nija Masa (“true month”) — the ordinary month of the same name that comes immediately after the Adhika month. The annual festivals and rites of that month are observed precisely in it (the exception is Ganga Dussehra when Jyeshtha is Adhika: it is celebrated in the intercalary month).
Group: Nanda. Deity: Brahma.
The ruler of the first lunar day is Brahma. This time is suitable for all types of ceremonies.
Meaning: Powerful, sufficient
Symbol: Throne, palanquin, royal canopy
Deity: Pitris or Pitars - ancestors of the clan, forefathers
Type: fierce (ugra, krura) — For destructive and dangerous tasks: demolition, work with fire and weapons, disputes; unsuitable for other auspicious undertakings (the exception is weddings: Magha is among the nakshatras for marriage).
Vimshottari lord: Ketu
Shakti: leave the body (temporarily or completely), give transformation similar to death
what to do (Tibetan tradition): sowing, planting flowers and trees
plants of the day: plants with large sweet fruits, or with fleshy (voluminous) stems and leaves
nakshatra Magha
For pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else.
Shukla-pratipat
digging, plowing, planting trees
planting and sowing are allowed (long-term result)
For pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else.
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Auspicious: spiritual practice, mantras, worship, study with a teacher.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
The Sun moves into a new sign: a time for holy baths, dana and worship of the Sun, but not for new undertakings.
Group: Bhadra. Deity: Vidhatr.
Patronizes the second lunar day of Vidhatr. This period is suitable for all matters designed for development and long-term preservation, for example, for laying the foundations of buildings.
Meaning: Prior red
Symbol: Headboard, rarely: hammock, ficus
Deity: Bhaga (Share, Distributor) - god of wealth and family
Type: fierce (ugra, krura) — For destructive and dangerous tasks: demolition, work with fire and weapons, disputes; unsuitable for other auspicious undertakings (the exception is weddings: Magha is among the nakshatras for marriage).
Vimshottari lord: Venus
Shakti: give reproduction, the receiving of fruit
what to do (Tibetan tradition): planting flowers and trees; digging the ground is not very favorable; do not prune and the like
plants of the day: flowers, ornamental plants
nakshatra Purva-Phalguni
For pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else.
Shukla-dvitya
planting and sowing are allowed (long-term result)
any undertakings
Planting and sowing are allowed.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
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.
“Omitted” tithi, lying entirely between two sunrises and touching neither of them (avama day): unfavourable for new undertakings.
Group: Rikta. Deity: Yama.
The ruler of the fourth lunar day is Yama. Important matters should not be started. It is possible to conduct military maneuvers, remove obstacles and destroy something.
Meaning: 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
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-Phalguni
Planting and sowing are allowed.
Shukla-chaturti
felling trees, for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
Soaking seeds is allowed, but not planting or sowing.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Group: Purna. Deity: Soma.
The fifth lunar day is owned by Soma, who patronizes medicine, surgery and cleansing the body of poisons. You can begin other important things.
Meaning: 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
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.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): planting trees, sowing grain crops
plants of the day: laurel, spices, for example hot peppers
nakshatra Hasta
Soaking seeds is allowed, but not planting or sowing.
Shukla-panchami
do not fell trees, any undertakings
No pruning; planting flowers, soaking and the like are allowed.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
If an Amrita Siddhi day falls on a tithi “forbidden” for it (Sun — 5, Mon — 6, Tue — 7, Wed — 8, Thu — 9, Fri — 10, Sat — 11), the nectar turns into poison (visha): the day is unfavourable for any new undertaking.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Group: Nanda. Deity: Kartikeya.
Kartikeya presides on the sixth lunar day, favoring coronations (taking office), establishing new friendships, celebrating holidays and performances.
Meaning: 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)
Auspicious: pure and noble deeds, religious rites, study.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): field work, planting rice, grain, trees or flowers
plants of the day: watery vegetables such as cucumbers and zucchini, water-loving plants such as rice
nakshatra Chitra
No pruning; planting flowers, soaking and the like are allowed.
Shukla-shashti
plowing the ground
Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result.
according to the Indian tradition: Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result (planting or sowing is not allowed).
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.
“Poisonous” tithi of the weekday: Sun — 4, Mon — 6, Tue — 7, Wed — 2, Thu — 8, Fri — 9, Sat — 7. Unfavourable for new undertakings, medical treatment and transactions.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Group: Bhadra. Deity: Indra.
The seventh lunar day is ruled by Indra and this favors the start of travel, the purchase of vehicles, as well as other matters where movement is a characteristic feature.
Meaning: Forked branch (also called Radha - gift)
Symbol: Triumphal arch for marriage, potter's wheel
Deity: Indra and Agni
Type: mixed (mishra, sadharana) — For everyday and routine tasks, work with fire and metal; it is better not to begin important new matters.
Vimshottari lord: Jupiter
Shakti: achieve (many and different goals, fruits)
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.
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 Vishakha
Planting and sowing are not allowed, but everyday routine tasks may be carried out.
Shukla-saptami
soaking seeds is allowed, farming
tillage and sowing are forbidden
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.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Group: Jaya. Deity: Vasus.
The ruler of the eighth lunar day is Vasu, which favors the beginning of military operations, the construction of defenses and fortifications.
Meaning: Following Radha, success
Symbol: Lotus flower, row, furrow or rut
Deity: Mitra (Friend)
Type: soft (mridu, maitra) — For arts and music, friendship and love, new clothes and jewellery, weddings and festivals.
Vimshottari lord: Saturn
Shakti: give worship (whence abundance and honor, worthy relationships and popularity)
Especially auspicious: power and administration, taking office, dealings with influential patrons.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): 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 Anuradha
No pruning; planting flowers, soaking and the like are allowed.
Shukla-ashtami
tillage and sowing are forbidden
for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
A combination of weekday and nakshatra that yields the “nectar of success”: Sun — Hasta, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashwini, Wed — Anuradha, Thu — Pushya, Fri — Revati, Sat — Rohini. One of the strongest auspicious yogas: it brings success to almost any undertaking.
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
The nitya yoga of “discord” is in force for most of the day: worldly undertakings are postponed, and the day suits fasting, prayer and spiritual practice.
Group: Rikta. Deity: Serpent (Naga).
The serpent (Naga) patronizes the ninth lunar day, which is suitable for struggle, destruction, coercion and for efforts to overcome obstacles.
Meaning: Born before (eldest, chief)
Symbol: Umbrella or earring, amulet, necklace
Deity: Indra (Leader of the Gods)
Type: sharp (tikshna, daruna) — For drastic actions: surgery, severing ties, taming, exorcism, fighting diseases and enemies; unsuitable for other auspicious undertakings (the exception is weddings: Mula is among the nakshatras for marriage).
Vimshottari lord: Mercury
Shakti: rise up and win, draw strength in battle (looking for the limits of fearlessness)
One of the two most inauspicious yogas: worldly undertakings are not begun in it at all; good for fasting, prayer and spiritual practice.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): 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-navami
for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
any undertakings
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Group: Purna. Deity: Dharma.
The tenth lunar day is patronized by Dharma, which favors virtuous deeds, religious events, spiritual practices, as well as other pious activities. You can start any important work.
Meaning: Root
Symbol: Roots, elephant goad, lion's tail (panicle)
Deity: Nirriti (Goddess of Destruction or Alakshmi)
Type: sharp (tikshna, daruna) — For drastic actions: surgery, severing ties, taming, exorcism, fighting diseases and enemies; unsuitable for other auspicious undertakings (the exception is weddings: Mula is among the nakshatras for marriage).
Vimshottari lord: Ketu
Shakti: destroy, crush (also the ability to destroy destruction)
Inauspicious: portends obstacles. If a matter cannot be postponed, the first 3 ghatis of the yoga (about 1 h 12 min) are skipped.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): 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-dashami
any undertakings
pruning and weeding
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Group: Nanda. Deity: Rudra.
The ruler of the eleventh lunar day is Rudra, which is favorable for fasting and religious (spiritual) activities. Remembering the Supreme Deity will give especially positive results.
Meaning: Prior invincible, unsubdued
Symbol: Elephant tusk, fan or bed
Deity: Varuna
Type: fierce (ugra, krura) — For destructive and dangerous tasks: demolition, work with fire and weapons, disputes; unsuitable for other auspicious undertakings (the exception is weddings: Magha is among the nakshatras for marriage).
Vimshottari lord: Venus
Shakti: add strength, energy (regenerate)
what to do (Tibetan tradition): working in the field, planting flowers and trees, sowing, making a pond and a well; do not plow
plants of the day: slow-growing, long-lived, dense, heavy, sturdy plants
nakshatra Purva-Ashadha
For pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else.
Shukla-ekadashi
pruning and weeding
neutral
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
0 — does not affect the haircut rating
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.
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-dvadashi
neutral
no pruning or felling
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
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.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): field work, planting rice, grain, trees or flowers
plants of the day: watery vegetables such as cucumbers and zucchini, water-loving plants such as rice
nakshatra Shravana
Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result.
according to the Indian tradition: Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result (planting or sowing is not allowed).
Shukla-triodashi
no pruning or felling
not good for sowing seeds, for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Group: Rikta. Deity: Kali.
Kali rules the fourteenth lunar day and promotes destruction, appeal to elementals (forces of nature, elements) and spirits.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): unfavorable for planting seeds, flowers and trees or for working in the field (favorable for fighting pests or pruning something)
plants of the day: onions, garlic and thorny plants, plants that actively defend themselves
nakshatra Dhanishtha
Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result.
according to the Indian tradition: Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result (planting or sowing is not allowed).
Shukla-chaturdashi
not good for sowing seeds, for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
sowing seeds, any undertakings
An eclipse on a neighbouring Vedic day (the day before, including the night before this day’s sunrise, or the day after): its influence is weaker, but important undertakings are better postponed.
The Moon enters the Earth’s shadow (occurs only at full moon). Sutak begins 9 hours (3 praharas) before the eclipse; during it — japa and meditation, afterwards — a holy bath and dana.
The Moon passes only through the Earth’s penumbra: the dimming is faint, often barely noticeable. Many panchangas do not count it as an eclipse, and Sutak is not observed in this case.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): doing work related to water and earth - plowing and sowing, planting flowers and trees
plants of the day: climbers, plants that depend on others and adapt quickly, all leafy greens
nakshatra Shatabhisha
Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result.
according to the Indian tradition: Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result (planting or sowing is not allowed).
Purnima
sowing seeds, any undertakings
There is an eclipse on this date, but it is not visible at this location (or it is only penumbral): Sutak and eclipse rites are not observed, the influence is weak; important undertakings are still better postponed.