August 2153 falls, in the lunar calendar (amanta), within the months Shravana (until 19.08), Adhika Bhadrapada (from 20.08). Adhika Bhadrapada — intercalary month: annual festivals are, as a rule, moved to the following (Nija) month; no major undertakings are begun in it. Periods: all month — Chaturmasya. Major festivals: 4.08 Raksha Bandhan; 12.08 Krishna Janmashtami.
Icons this month (20)
How to read the calendar
Cell colour — the day’s rating for new undertakings: maroon — best days, green — favourable, light — ordinary, grey — avoid starting important matters, pink — unfavourable. The circle shows the tithi number at sunrise (outlined — waxing Moon, filled — waning); top right — the nakshatra at sunrise and its type icon. Click a day to open the full panchanga of the day.
Best days
- 4.08 Sat — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Anandadi: Sthira, Auspicious nakshatra
Shravana (movable): for journeys and moving house, buying vehicles, gardening, quick and temporary changes. - 9.08 Thu — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Anandadi: Chhatra after 09:21 until 18:48
Revati (soft): for arts and music, friendship and love, new clothes and jewellery, weddings and festivals. - 10.08 Fri — Amrita Siddhi Yoga, Ravi Yoga, Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) after 12:15
Ashwini (light): for quick matters: trade, healing, study, travel, purchases and starting a business. - 15.08 Wed — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Anandadi: Amrita, Auspicious nakshatra after 05:39
Mrigashirsha (soft): for arts and music, friendship and love, new clothes and jewellery, weddings and festivals. - 17.08 Fri — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Yoga Siddhi, Auspicious nakshatra
Punarvasu (movable): for journeys and moving house, buying vehicles, gardening, quick and temporary changes. - 24.08 Fri — Yoga Shubha, Auspicious nakshatra, Auspicious weekday after 14:53
Swati (movable): for journeys and moving house, buying vehicles, gardening, quick and temporary changes.
Adhika Masa: not for weddings, housewarmings or major new undertakings; good for spiritual practice. - 25.08 Sat — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Yoga Brahma, Ravi Yoga after 10:36 until 13:16
Swati (movable): for journeys and moving house, buying vehicles, gardening, quick and temporary changes.
Adhika Masa: not for weddings, housewarmings or major new undertakings; good for spiritual practice. - 31.08 Fri — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Ravi Yoga, Auspicious nakshatra after 11:05
Shravana (movable): for journeys and moving house, buying vehicles, gardening, quick and temporary changes.
Adhika Masa: not for weddings, housewarmings or major new undertakings; good for spiritual practice.
Festivals
- 1.08 Wed Pradosha Vrat
- 3.08 Fri Varalakshmi Vrat
- 4.08 Sat Raksha Bandhan
- 4.08 Sat Shravana Purnima (Narali Purnima)
- 7.08 Tue Kajari Teej
- 7.08 Tue Angaraki Chaturthi (Heramba)
- 12.08 Sun Krishna Janmashtami
- 12.08 Sun Kalashtami
- 13.08 Mon Nandotsava, Dahi Handi
- 16.08 Thu Aja Ekadashi (Annada)
- 17.08 Fri Pradosha Vrat
- 18.08 Sat Simha Sankranti
- 18.08 Sat Masik Shivaratri
- 19.08 Sun Shravana Amavasya (Pithori, Pola)
- 21.08 Tue Chandra Darshan
- 23.08 Thu Vinayaka Chaturthi
- 24.08 Fri Skanda Shashti
- 27.08 Mon Masik Durgashtami
- 29.08 Wed Padmini Ekadashi (Kamala)
- 31.08 Fri Pradosha Vrat
Special muhurta yogas
- 3.08 Fri Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 02:33–04:41 (04.08)
- 4.08 Sat Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:41–02:46 (05.08)
- 5.08 Sun Dwipushkar Yoga 13:51–03:31 (06.08)
- 9.08 Thu Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 09:21–04:52 (10.08)
- 10.08 Fri Amrita Siddhi Yoga 04:52–12:15
- 10.08 Fri Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day
- 13.08 Mon Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 21:08–05:00 (14.08)
- 15.08 Wed Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 05:01–00:51 (16.08)
- 16.08 Thu Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 01:37–05:05 (17.08)
- 17.08 Fri Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 05:05–01:39 (18.08)
- 21.08 Tue Tripushkar Yoga 20:31–21:03
- 22.08 Wed Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 18:35–05:17 (23.08)
- 25.08 Sat Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 05:21–13:16
- 25.08 Sat Tripushkar Yoga 13:16–05:23 (26.08)
- 26.08 Sun Tripushkar Yoga 05:23–08:25
- 27.08 Mon Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 05:25–10:47
- 31.08 Fri Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 09:28–05:34 (01.09)
Dwipushkar Yoga: The same combination of weekday (Sun, Tue or Sat) and Bhadra tithi (2, 7 or 12), but with the nakshatra Mrigashirsha, Chitra or Dhanishtha. The result repeats twice: good for acquisitions, bad for losses, loans and funerals.
Tripushkar Yoga: A coincidence of the weekday (Sun, Tue or Sat), a Bhadra tithi (2, 7 or 12) and a “tripada” nakshatra (Krittika, Punarvasu, Uttara Phalguni, Vishakha, Uttara Ashadha, Purva Bhadrapada). The result of whatever is begun repeats three times: good for purchases and investments, bad for losses, loans, surgery and funerals.
Avoid starting important matters
- 1.08 Wed — Yamaghanta, Vaidhriti, Fierce or sharp nakshatra (unfavourable day)
- 7.08 Tue — many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower), Bhadra on earth, Anandadi: Kana (unfavourable day)
- 12.08 Sun — Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra), Fierce or sharp nakshatra, Anandadi: Kaladanda
- 13.08 Mon — Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra), Rikta tithi
- 14.08 Tue — Krakacha Yoga, Tryahasparsha, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
- 18.08 Sat — many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower), Vyatipata, Bhadra on earth (unfavourable day)
- 19.08 Sun — Amavasya, Fierce or sharp nakshatra, Anandadi: Vajra
- 20.08 Mon — Fierce or sharp nakshatra, Gandanta, Yoga Parigha
- 22.08 Wed — Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra), Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi), Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi)
- 26.08 Sun — Anandadi: Utpata, Samvartaka Yoga, Vishti (Bhadra) (unfavourable day)
- 27.08 Mon — Vaidhriti, Kshaya tithi, Rikta tithi
- 28.08 Tue — Krakacha Yoga, Fierce or sharp nakshatra, Surya Dagdha tithi
Sky this month
- 4.08 Full moon (Purnima) 14:06
- 18.08 Simha Sankranti 18:31 — the Sun enters Simha (Leo)
- 20.08 New moon (Amavasya) 02:01
- There are no eclipses this month.
Periods
- all month Chaturmasya
- from 20.08 Adhika Masa
- 5.08 15:04 – 10.08 12:15 Roga Panchaka
Samvatsara and month
Pramadi (No. 47, “heedless”) — A year of heedlessness: careless mistakes and unexpected losses; attentiveness is needed. more
Northern samvatsara: Prabhava. Shaka Samvat 2075, Vikram Samvat 2210, Kali Yuga 5254.
Shravana (Nabhas) — The month of Shiva and the rains: Shravana Somvars (Mondays), Naga Panchami, Raksha Bandhan; in the dark half — Krishna Janmashtami. more
Adhika Bhadrapada (Nabhasya) — The month of Ganesha: Ganesha Chaturthi, Ananta Chaturdashi; the dark half is Pitru Paksha, the time of ancestor rites. more
Adhika Masa (intercalary month, also called Purushottama Masa or Mala Masa) — a lunar month during which the Sun does not pass into a new sign; it takes the name of the following month with the prefix “Adhika”, and the month after it is called “Nija” (true). In an Adhika month the annual festivals are not observed (they move to the Nija month; the exception is Ganga Dussehra, which in a year with Adhika Jyeshtha is celebrated in the intercalary month), weddings are not held, upanayana, housewarming and the laying of a house foundation are not performed, and no major undertakings are begun. Monthly observances — Ekadashis (Padmini and Parama), Pradosha, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri — are kept as usual, and the month itself is dedicated to Purushottama (Vishnu) and is especially good for japa, reading sacred texts, fasting and dana.
Amanta — reckoning lunar months from new moon to new moon (South and West India; this calendar shows months this way). Purnimanta — reckoning from full moon to full moon (North India): the bright half of the month (Shukla Paksha) bears the same name in both systems, while the dark half (Krishna Paksha) in purnimanta already belongs to the next month. So, for example, Krishna Janmashtami is “Shravana, Krishna 8” in amanta and “Bhadrapada, Krishna 8” in purnimanta: it is one and the same day.
Times are standard time UTC+3 (from the site settings, without daylight saving time) · panchanga at sunrise (upper limb of the Sun’s disc, with refraction) · ayanamsa Lahiri · place 55°45′ N 37°35′ E · festival dates are calculated for this location by the rules of kala vyapti · times of Sankranti are accurate to within a few minutes · after 2100, times are approximate: the ΔT correction for such dates is unknown
| Summary | Unfavourable day — Yamaghanta, Vaidhriti |
|---|---|
| Month | Shravana (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Pramadi (No. 47) · Shaka 2075 · Vikram 2210 more |
| Period | Chaturmasya |
| Festivals | Pradosha Vrat |
At sunrise 04:35
| Tithi | 12Shukla-dvadashi (Bhadra, Sun (Ravi)) · until 17:33 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Mula, pada 1 (sharp, Nirriti (Goddess of Destruction or Alakshmi), Ketu) · until 03:24 (02.08) more Gandamula |
| Yoga | Indra (“Indra, lord”, auspicious) · until 09:59 more |
| Karana | Bava (movable) · until 06:23 more |
| Vara | Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Dhanu (Sagittarius) |
Changes during the day
| from 06:23 | karana Balava |
|---|---|
| from 09:59 | yoga Vaidhriti |
| from 17:33 | tithi Shukla-triodashi |
| from 17:33 | karana Kaulava |
| from 03:24 (02.08) | nakshatra Purva-Ashadha |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 03:47 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 04:35 |
| Noon | 12:36 |
| Sunset | 20:35 |
| End of twilight | 21:23 |
| Moonrise | 19:32 |
| Moonset | 00:05 |
| Day length | 16 h 00 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 4, average — 8, bad — 1
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 17:33 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Mula (04:35–20:35) is good for sowing, for root crops.
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, 20:35–22:12
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:35–17:33 Ravi Yoga 03:24–04:37 (02.08)
Yamaghanta 04:35–03:24 (02.08) Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 17:33–04:37 (02.08)
Anandadi: Dhwaja 04:35–03:24 (02.08) Anandadi: Shrivatsa 03:24–04:37 (02.08)
- Gandanta (nakshatra): 22:32 (31.07)–10:02
- Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Mula
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 03:31–04:03 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 15:15–16:19 |
| Godhuli | 20:35–20:51 |
| Pradosha | 20:35–22:12 |
| Nishitha | 00:20–00:52 (02.08) |
| Amrita Kalam | 21:14–22:46 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 12:35–14:35 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 06:35–08:35 |
| Gulika Kalam | 10:35–12:35 |
| Dur Muhurta | 12:03–13:07 |
| Varjyam | 01:51–03:24 (02.08) |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 04:35–06:24, 09:25–09:59
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | average 04:35–06:24, 09:25–09:59 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average 04:35–06:24, 09:25–09:59 |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 04:35–06:24, 09:25–20:35 |
Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Mula; tithi Shukla-dvadashi until 17:33, Shukla-triodashi from 17:33; lagna Karka 04:35, Simha 06:24, Kanya 09:25, Tula 12:25, Vrischika 15:26, Dhanu 18:07, Makara 19:56
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Mula — ruin of the family; Wednesday — favour of the authorities.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Vaidhriti 09:59–20:35: auspicious undertakings, including haircuts, are avoided during this yoga (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Unfavourable day · score S = −4
A strict prohibition (a visible eclipse; Visha Yoga of the weekday, tithi and nakshatra; Amrita Siddhi turned to poison; Yamaghanta; the Anandadi yoga Mrityu) or a total score of -7 or lower: any new undertakings are best postponed.
Strict prohibition: Yamaghanta
Avoid starting important matters: Vaidhriti
+2 Yoga Indra 04:35–09:59+1 Anandadi: Dhwaja 04:35–03:24 (02.08)+1 Auspicious weekday0 Auspicious tithi 17:33–04:37 (02.08)0 Chaturmasya0 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:35–17:33 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 17:33–04:37 (02.08)−1 Gandanta 04:35–10:02−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 04:35–03:24 (02.08)−3 Vaidhriti 09:59–04:37 (02.08)−3 Yamaghanta 04:35–03:24 (02.08)
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Favourable day — Ravi Yoga, Anandadi: Prajapati; auspicious time — after 07:39; auspicious time — until 16:03 |
|---|---|
| Month | Shravana (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Pramadi (No. 47) · Shaka 2075 · Vikram 2210 more |
| Period | Chaturmasya |
At sunrise 04:37
| Tithi | 13Shukla-triodashi (Jaya, God of Love) · until 16:03 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Purva-Ashadha, pada 1 (fierce, Varuna, Venus) · until 02:48 (03.08) more |
| Yoga | Vaidhriti (“without support, discord”, inauspicious) · until 07:39 more |
| Karana | Kaulava (movable) · until 04:46 more |
| Vara | Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Dhanu (Sagittarius) |
Changes during the day
| from 04:46 | karana Taitila |
|---|---|
| from 07:39 | yoga Vishkambha |
| from 16:03 | tithi Shukla-chaturdashi |
| from 16:03 | karana Gara |
| from 02:48 (03.08) | nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha |
| from 03:25 (03.08) | karana Vanija |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 03:49 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 04:37 |
| Noon | 12:36 |
| Sunset | 20:33 |
| End of twilight | 21:20 |
| Moonrise | 20:22 |
| Moonset | 00:59 |
| Day length | 15 h 56 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 1, average — 10, bad — 2
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 16:03 |
|---|
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, Purva-Ashadha (04:37–20:33) is good for root crops.
- Shukla-chaturdashi 16:03–20:33: according to the Kalaprakashika, ploughing on Chaturdashi puts the owner’s life in danger.
Festivals and periods
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Ravi Yoga 04:37–02:48 (03.08)
Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 16:03–04:39 (03.08)
Anandadi: Prajapati 04:37–02:48 (03.08) Anandadi: Saumya 02:48–04:39 (03.08)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 03:33–04:05 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:03–13:07 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 15:14–16:18 |
| Godhuli | 20:33–20:49 |
| Pradosha | 20:33–22:10 |
| Nishitha | 00:20–00:52 (03.08) |
| Amrita Kalam | 22:07–23:40 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 14:35–16:34 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 04:37–06:36 |
| Gulika Kalam | 08:36–10:35 |
| Dur Muhurta | 09:56–10:59, 16:18–17:22 |
| Varjyam | 12:45–14:19 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 07:39–16:03
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | average 07:39–16:03 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails | average 09:21–15:22 |
| Cutting toenails | average 07:39–16:03 |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 04:37–06:20, 09:21–16:03 |
Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Purva-Ashadha; tithi Shukla-triodashi until 16:03, Shukla-chaturdashi from 16:03; lagna Karka 04:37, Simha 06:20, Kanya 09:21, Tula 12:21, Vrischika 15:22, Dhanu 18:03, Makara 19:52
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Purva-Ashadha — ruin of the family; Thursday — success.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Shukla-chaturdashi 16:03–20:33: a Rikta and Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
- Vaidhriti 04:37–07:39: auspicious undertakings, including haircuts, are avoided during this yoga (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Favourable day · score S = +3
Auspicious factors outweigh inauspicious ones: ordinary matters can be started.
Auspicious time begins after 07:39
Auspicious time ends by 16:03
+2 Ravi Yoga 04:37–02:48 (03.08)+1 Anandadi: Prajapati 04:37–02:48 (03.08)+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 04:37–16:030 Chaturmasya0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 16:03–04:39 (03.08) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Rikta tithi 16:03–04:39 (03.08)−1 Vaidhriti 04:37–07:39−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 04:37–02:48 (03.08)
| Summary | Ordinary day — pros: Anandadi: Ananda, Auspicious nakshatra; cons: Rikta tithi, Vishti (Bhadra) |
|---|---|
| Month | Shravana (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Pramadi (No. 47) · Shaka 2075 · Vikram 2210 more |
| Period | Chaturmasya |
| Festivals | Varalakshmi Vrat |
At sunrise 04:39
| Tithi | 14Shukla-chaturdashi (Rikta, Kali) · until 14:52 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Uttara-Ashadha, pada 1 (fixed, Vishva-Deva (All Gods), Sun) · until 02:33 (04.08) more |
| Yoga | Vishkambha (“prop, bolt”, inauspicious) · until 05:34 more |
| Karana | Vanija (movable) · until 14:52 more |
| Vara | Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Dhanu (Sagittarius) |
Changes during the day
| from 05:34 | yoga Priti |
|---|---|
| from 14:52 | tithi Purnima |
| from 14:52 | karana Vishti |
| from 02:26 (04.08) | karana Bava |
| from 02:33 (04.08) | nakshatra Shravana |
| from 03:46 (04.08) | yoga Ayushman |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 03:52 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 04:39 |
| Noon | 12:36 |
| Sunset | 20:31 |
| End of twilight | 21:18 |
| Moonrise | 20:53 |
| Moonset | 02:13 |
| Day length | 15 h 52 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 1, average — 11, bad — 1
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 14:52 |
|---|
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, Uttara-Ashadha (04:39–20:31) is good for sowing.
- Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 14:52–20:31: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
- Shukla-chaturdashi 04:39–14:52: according to the Kalaprakashika, ploughing on Chaturdashi puts the owner’s life in danger.
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
Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 02:33–04:41 (04.08)
Anandadi: Ananda 04:39–20:34 Anandadi: Kaladanda 20:34–04:09 (04.08) Anandadi: Dhumra 04:09–04:41 (04.08)
- Bhadra in the netherworld: 14:52–02:26 (04.08); Bhadra Puchha 22:25–23:35; Bhadra Mukha 23:35–01:31 (04.08)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 03:34–04:06 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:03–13:07 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 15:14–16:17 |
| Godhuli | 20:31–20:48 |
| Pradosha | 20:31–22:09 |
| Nishitha | 00:20–00:52 (04.08) |
| Amrita Kalam | 20:13–21:48 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 10:36–12:35 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 16:33–18:32 |
| Gulika Kalam | 06:38–08:37 |
| Dur Muhurta | 07:49–08:53, 13:07–14:10 |
| Varjyam | 10:43–12:18 |
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 14:52–17:59, 19:48–20:31 |
Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha; tithi Shukla-chaturdashi until 14:52, Purnima from 14:52; lagna Karka 04:39, Simha 06:16, Kanya 09:17, Tula 12:17, Vrischika 15:18, Dhanu 17:59, Makara 19:48
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Uttara-Ashadha — improved health; Friday — universal respect.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Shukla-chaturdashi 04:39–14:52: a Rikta and Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
- Purnima 14:52–20:31: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Cautions:
- Friday: B. V. Raman advises against cutting nails (the rating above is the site’s summary, which uses the same weekdays for nails as for haircuts, so Friday counts as auspicious).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Ordinary day · score S = +1
Auspicious and inauspicious factors are balanced: a day for routine matters; important matters are best timed for favourable days.
+1 Anandadi: Ananda 04:39–20:34+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:39–02:33 (04.08)+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Yoga Priti 05:34–03:46 (04.08)0 Chaturmasya−1 Vishti (Bhadra) 14:52–02:26 (04.08)−2 Rikta tithi 04:39–14:52
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Best day — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Anandadi: Sthira |
|---|---|
| Month | Shravana (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Pramadi (No. 47) · Shaka 2075 · Vikram 2210 more |
| Period | Chaturmasya |
| Festivals | Raksha Bandhan · Shravana Purnima (Narali Purnima) |
At sunrise 04:41
| Tithi | 15Purnima (Purna, Vishvedevas) · until 14:06 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Shravana, pada 1 (movable, Shri Vishnu, Moon) · until 02:46 (05.08) more |
| Yoga | Ayushman (“long-lived”, auspicious) · until 02:21 (05.08) more |
| Karana | Bava (movable) · until 14:06 more |
| Vara | Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Makara (Capricorn) |
Changes during the day
| from 14:06 | tithi Krishna-pratipat |
|---|---|
| from 14:06 | karana Balava |
| from 01:55 (05.08) | karana Kaulava |
| from 02:21 (05.08) | yoga Saubhagya |
| from 02:46 (05.08) | nakshatra Dhanishtha |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 03:54 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 04:41 |
| Noon | 12:36 |
| Sunset | 20:29 |
| End of twilight | 21:16 |
| Moonrise | 21:11 |
| Moonset | 03:40 |
| Day length | 15 h 48 min |
Sky
| Full moon (Purnima) | 14:06 |
|---|
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 5, average — 6, bad — 2
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 14:06 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Shravana (04:41–20:29) is good for sowing.
Festivals and periods
Raksha Bandhan
Sisters tie a rakhi — a protective thread — on their brothers’ wrists and receive a promise of protection. The rite is performed in the afternoon (Aparahna), and always outside Bhadra. Upakarma, the changing of the sacred thread by brahmins, falls on the same day.
Rule: aparahna vyapini: the 4th fifth of the daytime, 14:10–17:19
on the second day the tithi lasts long enough — the second day is chosen
Shravana Purnima (Narali Purnima) · Chandra (the Moon)
The full moon of Shravana: Raksha Bandhan, Upakarma (renewal of the sacred thread by Brahmins) and Narali Purnima among the fishing communities of the west coast.
Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 14:52 (03.08)–14:06
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:41–02:46 (05.08)
Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:41–14:06
Anandadi: Sthira 04:41–02:46 (05.08) Anandadi: Vardhamana 02:46–04:42 (05.08)
- Gandanta (tithi): 13:43–14:30
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 03:35–04:08 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:03–13:07 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 15:13–16:16 |
| Godhuli | 20:29–20:46 |
| Pradosha | 20:29–22:08 |
| Nishitha | 00:19–00:52 (05.08) |
| Amrita Kalam | 16:16–17:53 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 08:38–10:36 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 14:33–16:32 |
| Gulika Kalam | 04:41–06:39 |
| Dur Muhurta | 04:41–05:44, 05:44–06:47 |
| Varjyam | 06:35–08:12 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 14:06–15:14, 19:44–20:29
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | average 14:06–15:14, 19:44–20:29 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average 14:06–15:14, 19:44–20:29 |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 04:41–06:12, 09:13–17:55, 19:44–20:29 |
Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Shravana; tithi Purnima until 14:06, Krishna-pratipat from 14:06; lagna Karka 04:41, Simha 06:12, Kanya 09:13, Tula 12:13, Vrischika 15:14, Dhanu 17:55, Makara 19:44
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Shravana — bodily development (physical growth); Saturday — decline of physical strength.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Purnima 04:41–14:06: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Best day · score S = +5
The total of auspicious factors is high and there are no prohibitions: suitable for important undertakings.
+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:41–02:46 (05.08)+1 Anandadi: Sthira 04:41–02:46 (05.08)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:41–02:46 (05.08)+1 Yoga Ayushman 04:41–02:21 (05.08)0 Auspicious tithi 14:06–04:42 (05.08)0 Chaturmasya0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:41–14:06 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Ordinary day — pros: Anandadi: Matanga, Auspicious nakshatra; cons: Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) |
|---|---|
| Month | Shravana (amanta) · Bhadrapada (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Pramadi (No. 47) · Shaka 2075 · Vikram 2210 more |
| Period | Chaturmasya |
At sunrise 04:42
| Tithi | 1Krishna-pratipat (Nanda, Brahma) · until 13:51 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Dhanishtha, pada 1 (movable, Vasu (kind) - 8 phenomena of nature, assistants of Indra, Mars) · until 03:31 (06.08) more |
| Yoga | Saubhagya (“good fortune, marital happiness”, auspicious) · until 01:23 (06.08) more |
| Karana | Kaulava (movable) · until 13:51 more |
| Vara | Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Makara (Capricorn) |
Changes during the day
| from 13:51 | tithi Krishna-dvitya |
|---|---|
| from 13:51 | karana Taitila |
| from 01:23 (06.08) | yoga Shobhana |
| from 01:57 (06.08) | karana Gara |
| from 03:31 (06.08) | nakshatra Shatabhisha |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 03:56 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 04:42 |
| Noon | 12:35 |
| Sunset | 20:27 |
| End of twilight | 21:13 |
| Moonrise | 21:24 |
| Moonset | 05:08 |
| Day length | 15 h 44 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 1, average — 11, bad — 1
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 13:51 |
|---|
Festivals and periods
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Dwipushkar Yoga 13:51–03:31 (06.08)
Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:42–13:51
Anandadi: Matanga 04:42–03:31 (06.08) Anandadi: Rakshasa 03:31–04:44 (06.08)
- Roga Panchaka: 15:04–12:15 (10.08)
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 | 03:37–04:10 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:03–13:06 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 15:12–16:15 |
| Godhuli | 20:27–20:44 |
| Pradosha | 20:27–22:07 |
| Nishitha | 00:19–00:52 (06.08) |
| Amrita Kalam | 16:47–18:26 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 18:29–20:27 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 12:35–14:33 |
| Gulika Kalam | 16:31–18:29 |
| Dur Muhurta | 18:21–19:24 |
| Varjyam | 06:53–08:32 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 04:42–06:08, 09:09–15:10, 19:40–20:27
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | average 04:42–06:08, 09:09–15:10, 19:40–20:27 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average 04:42–06:08, 09:09–15:10, 19:40–20:27 |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 04:42–06:08, 09:09–20:27 |
Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Dhanishtha; tithi Krishna-pratipat until 13:51, Krishna-dvitya from 13:51; lagna Karka 04:42, Simha 06:08, Kanya 09:09, Tula 12:09, Vrischika 15:10, Dhanu 17:52, Makara 19:40
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Dhanishtha — longevity (increased vitality); 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 = +2
Auspicious and inauspicious factors are balanced: a day for routine matters; important matters are best timed for favourable days.
+1 Anandadi: Matanga 04:42–03:31 (06.08)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:42–03:31 (06.08)+1 Yoga Saubhagya 04:42–01:23 (06.08)+1 Auspicious tithi 04:42–13:510 Chaturmasya0 Dwipushkar Yoga 13:51–03:31 (06.08)0 Panchaka 15:04–04:44 (06.08)−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:42–13:51
| Summary | Ordinary day — pros: Anandadi: Amrita, Auspicious nakshatra; cons: Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi), Panchaka |
|---|---|
| Month | Shravana (amanta) · Bhadrapada (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Pramadi (No. 47) · Shaka 2075 · Vikram 2210 more |
| Period | Chaturmasya |
At sunrise 04:44
| Tithi | 2Krishna-dvitya (Bhadra, Vidhatr) · until 14:11 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Shatabhisha, pada 1 (movable, Varuna, Rahu) · until 04:53 (07.08) more |
| Yoga | Shobhana (“splendid, beautiful”, auspicious) · until 00:53 (07.08) more |
| Karana | Gara (movable) · until 14:11 more |
| Vara | Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Kumbha (Aquarius) |
Changes during the day
| from 14:11 | tithi Krishna-tritya |
|---|---|
| from 14:11 | karana Vanija |
| from 00:53 (07.08) | yoga Atiganda |
| from 02:35 (07.08) | karana Vishti |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 03:58 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 04:44 |
| Noon | 12:35 |
| Sunset | 20:25 |
| End of twilight | 21:11 |
| Moonrise | 21:32 |
| Moonset | 06:34 |
| Day length | 15 h 40 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 8, average — 4, bad — 1
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 14:11 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Shatabhisha (04:44–20:25) is good for sowing.
Festivals and periods
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:44–14:11
Anandadi: Amrita all day
- Bhadra on earth: 02:35–15:09 (07.08); Bhadra Puchha 10:47–12:02 (07.08); Bhadra Mukha 12:02–14:07 (07.08)
- Roga Panchaka: 15:04 (05.08)–12:15 (10.08)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 03:38–04:11 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:03–13:06 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 15:11–16:14 |
| Godhuli | 20:25–20:42 |
| Pradosha | 20:25–22:05 |
| Nishitha | 00:19–00:52 (07.08) |
| Amrita Kalam | 21:16–22:58 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 06:42–08:39 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 10:37–12:35 |
| Gulika Kalam | 14:32–16:30 |
| Dur Muhurta | 13:06–14:09, 16:14–17:17 |
| Varjyam | 11:08–12:49 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: good 14:11–15:06, 19:36–20:25
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | good 14:11–15:06, 19:36–20:25 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails | average throughout the daytime |
| Cutting toenails | good 14:11–15:06, 19:36–20:25 |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 04:44–06:04, 09:05–17:48, 19:36–20:25 |
Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Shatabhisha; tithi Krishna-dvitya until 14:11, Krishna-tritya from 14:11; lagna Karka 04:44, Simha 06:04, Kanya 09:05, Tula 12:05, Vrischika 15:06, Dhanu 17:48, Makara 19:36
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Shatabhisha — gaining strength; Monday — clear, bright complexion.
Cautions:
- Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
- Monday: according to the Kalaprakashika, it is good for a haircut only during the waxing Moon.
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Ordinary day · score S = +2
Auspicious and inauspicious factors are balanced: a day for routine matters; important matters are best timed for favourable days.
+1 Anandadi: Amrita all day+1 Auspicious nakshatra all day+1 Yoga Shobhana 04:44–00:53 (07.08)+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 04:44–14:110 Chaturmasya−1 Panchaka all day−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:44–14:11
| Summary | Unfavourable day — many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower), Bhadra on earth |
|---|---|
| Month | Shravana (amanta) · Bhadrapada (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Pramadi (No. 47) · Shaka 2075 · Vikram 2210 more |
| Period | Chaturmasya |
| Festivals | Kajari Teej · Angaraki Chaturthi (Heramba) |
At sunrise 04:46
| Tithi | 3Krishna-tritya (Jaya, Vishnu) · until 15:09 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Shatabhisha, pada 4 (movable, Varuna, Rahu) · until 04:53 more |
| Yoga | Atiganda (“great danger”, inauspicious) · until 00:53 (08.08) more |
| Karana | Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 15:09 more |
| Vara | Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Kumbha (Aquarius) |
Changes during the day
| from 04:53 | nakshatra Purva-Bhadra |
|---|---|
| from 15:09 | tithi Krishna-chaturti |
| from 15:09 | karana Bava |
| from 00:53 (08.08) | yoga Sukarma |
| from 03:52 (08.08) | karana Balava |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 04:01 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 04:46 |
| Noon | 12:35 |
| Sunset | 20:23 |
| End of twilight | 21:08 |
| Moonrise | 21:39 |
| Moonset | 07:55 |
| Day length | 15 h 36 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 2, average — 9, bad — 2
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 04:53 | from 15:09 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Shatabhisha (04:46–04:53) is good for sowing.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Bhadra (04:53–20:23) is good for root crops.
- Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 04:46–15:09: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Festivals and periods
Kajari Teej · Parvati (Gauri)
A women’s festival of North India: a fast for marital happiness, worship of Parvati and the neem tree, and kajari songs.
Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 14:11 (06.08)–15:09
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Angaraki Chaturthi (Heramba) · Ganesha
A Sankashti falling on a Tuesday — the day of Mars (Angaraka) — is the most favourable of all Sankashtis: a fast on this day is equated with observing every Sankashti of the year.
Rule: at moonrise, 21:39
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:46–15:09
Anandadi: Mrityu 04:46–04:53 Anandadi: Kana 04:53–04:48 (08.08)
- Bhadra on earth: 02:35–15:09; Bhadra Puchha 10:47–12:02; Bhadra Mukha 12:02–14:07
- Roga Panchaka: 15:04 (05.08)–12:15 (10.08)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 03:39–04:13 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:03–13:06 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 15:11–16:13 |
| Godhuli | 20:23–20:40 |
| Pradosha | 20:23–22:04 |
| Nishitha | 00:19–00:52 (08.08) |
| Amrita Kalam | 22:11–23:55 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 16:29–18:26 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 08:40–10:37 |
| Gulika Kalam | 12:35–14:32 |
| Dur Muhurta | 07:54–08:56, 23:45–00:19 (08.08) |
| Varjyam | 11:48–13:32 |
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 04:46–06:00, 09:01–15:09 |
Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Shatabhisha until 04:53, Purva-Bhadra from 04:53; tithi Krishna-tritya until 15:09, Krishna-chaturti from 15:09; lagna Karka 04:46, Simha 06:00, Kanya 09:01, Tula 12:01, Vrischika 15:02, Dhanu 17:44, Makara 19:32
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Shatabhisha (until 04:53) — gaining strength; Purva-Bhadra (from 04:53) — facing death (dangers); Tuesday — harm to longevity.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Krishna-chaturti 15:09–20:23: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
- Bhadra on earth 04:46–15:09: no shaving or haircuts during Vishti Karana (according to the Muhurta Chintamani, Bhadra does harm when it is on earth; in heaven and in the netherworld its influence on earth is weak).
Cautions:
- Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Unfavourable day · score S = −8
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 04:46–04:53+1 Auspicious tithi 04:46–15:090 Chaturmasya0 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:46–15:09 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Rikta tithi 15:09–04:48 (08.08)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 04:53–04:48 (08.08)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Panchaka all day−3 Anandadi: Kana 04:53–04:48 (08.08)−3 Bhadra on earth 04:46–15:09
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Ordinary day — pros: Yoga Sukarma, Auspicious weekday; cons: Rikta tithi, Fierce or sharp nakshatra |
|---|---|
| Month | Shravana (amanta) · Bhadrapada (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Pramadi (No. 47) · Shaka 2075 · Vikram 2210 more |
| Period | Chaturmasya |
At sunrise 04:48
| Tithi | 4Krishna-chaturti (Rikta, Yama) · until 16:43 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Purva-Bhadra, pada 4 (fierce, Aja Ekapad - sunbeam or lightning strike, Jupiter) · until 06:50 more |
| Yoga | Sukarma (“good deed”, auspicious) · until 01:19 (09.08) more |
| Karana | Balava (movable) · until 16:43 more |
| Vara | Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Mina (Pisces) |
Changes during the day
| from 06:50 | nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra |
|---|---|
| from 16:43 | tithi Krishna-panchami |
| from 16:43 | karana Kaulava |
| from 01:19 (09.08) | yoga Dhriti |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 04:03 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 04:48 |
| Noon | 12:35 |
| Sunset | 20:21 |
| End of twilight | 21:06 |
| Moonrise | 21:45 |
| Moonset | 09:13 |
| Day length | 15 h 32 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 2, average — 1, bad — 10
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 06:50 | from 16:43 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Bhadra (04:48–06:50) is good for root crops.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Bhadra (06:50–20:21) is good for sowing.
Festivals and periods
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Anandadi: Padma 04:48–06:50 Anandadi: Lumbaka 06:50–04:50 (09.08)
- Roga Panchaka: 15:04 (05.08)–12:15 (10.08)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 03:41–04:14 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 15:10–16:12 |
| Godhuli | 20:21–20:38 |
| Pradosha | 20:21–22:03 |
| Nishitha | 00:18–00:52 (09.08) |
| Amrita Kalam | 04:03–05:49 (09.08) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 12:34–14:31 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 06:45–08:41 |
| Gulika Kalam | 10:38–12:34 |
| Dur Muhurta | 12:03–13:05 |
| Varjyam | 17:26–19:12 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: good 19:28–20:21
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 19:28–20:21 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | good 19:28–20:21 |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 16:43–17:40, 19:28–20:21 |
Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Purva-Bhadra until 06:50, Uttara-Bhadra from 06:50; tithi Krishna-chaturti until 16:43, Krishna-panchami from 16:43; lagna Karka 04:48, Simha 05:56, Kanya 08:57, Tula 11:57, Vrischika 14:58, Dhanu 17:40, Makara 19:28
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Purva-Bhadra (until 06:50) — facing death (dangers); Uttara-Bhadra (from 06:50) — a good life; Wednesday — favour of the authorities.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Krishna-chaturti 04:48–16:43: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Cautions:
- Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Ordinary day · score S = −2
Auspicious and inauspicious factors are balanced: a day for routine matters; important matters are best timed for favourable days.
+1 Yoga Sukarma 04:48–01:19 (09.08)+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious nakshatra 06:50–04:50 (09.08)0 Auspicious tithi 16:43–04:50 (09.08)0 Anandadi: Padma 04:48–06:500 Chaturmasya−1 Anandadi: Lumbaka 06:50–04:50 (09.08)−1 Panchaka all day−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 04:48–06:50−2 Rikta tithi 04:48–16:43
| Summary | Best day — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi); auspicious time — after 09:21; auspicious time — until 18:48 |
|---|---|
| Month | Shravana (amanta) · Bhadrapada (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Pramadi (No. 47) · Shaka 2075 · Vikram 2210 more |
| Period | Chaturmasya |
At sunrise 04:50
| Tithi | 5Krishna-panchami (Purna, Soma) · until 18:48 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Uttara-Bhadra, pada 4 (fixed, Ahirbudhyana (Serpent of the Deep - Milky Way under the horizon), Saturn) · until 09:21 more |
| Yoga | Dhriti (“steadfastness, firmness”, auspicious) · until 02:08 (10.08) more |
| Karana | Kaulava (movable) · until 05:42 more |
| Vara | Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Mina (Pisces) |
Changes during the day
| from 05:42 | karana Taitila |
|---|---|
| from 09:21 | nakshatra Revati |
| from 18:48 | tithi Krishna-shashti |
| from 18:48 | karana Gara |
| from 02:08 (10.08) | yoga Shula |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 04:05 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 04:50 |
| Noon | 12:35 |
| Sunset | 20:19 |
| End of twilight | 21:03 |
| Moonrise | 21:51 |
| Moonset | 10:29 |
| Day length | 15 h 28 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 10, average — 1, bad — 2
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 09:21 | from 18:48 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Bhadra (04:50–09:21) is good for sowing.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Revati (09:21–20:19) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Festivals and periods
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:50–18:48 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 09:21–04:52 (10.08)
Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 18:48–04:52 (10.08)
Anandadi: Chhatra 04:50–09:21 Anandadi: Mitra 09:21–04:52 (10.08)
- Roga Panchaka: 15:04 (05.08)–12:15 (10.08)
- Gandanta (tithi): 18:22–19:15
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 03:42–04:16 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:03–13:05 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 15:09–16:11 |
| Godhuli | 20:19–20:36 |
| Pradosha | 20:19–22:01 |
| Nishitha | 00:18–00:52 (10.08) |
| Amrita Kalam | 04:03–05:49 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 14:30–16:26 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 04:50–06:46 |
| Gulika Kalam | 08:42–10:38 |
| Dur Muhurta | 09:59–11:01, 16:11–17:13 |
| Varjyam | 22:48–00:35 (10.08) |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: good 04:50–05:52, 08:53–14:54
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | good 04:50–05:52, 08:53–14:54 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | good 04:50–05:52, 08:53–14:54 |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 04:50–05:52, 08:53–17:36, 19:24–20:19 |
Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra until 09:21, Revati from 09:21; tithi Krishna-panchami until 18:48, Krishna-shashti from 18:48; lagna Karka 04:50, Simha 05:52, Kanya 08:53, Tula 11:53, Vrischika 14:54, Dhanu 17:36, Makara 19:24
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Uttara-Bhadra (until 09:21) — a good life; Revati (from 09:21) — increase in property; Thursday — success.
Cautions:
- Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Best day · score S = +9
The total of auspicious factors is high and there are no prohibitions: suitable for important undertakings.
Auspicious time begins after 09:21
Auspicious time ends by 18:48
+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 09:21–04:52 (10.08)+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:50–18:48+1 Anandadi: Chhatra 04:50–09:21+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:50–09:21+1 Yoga Dhriti 04:50–02:08 (10.08)+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 04:50–18:480 Chaturmasya0 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 18:48–04:52 (10.08) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Surya Dagdha tithi 18:48–04:52 (10.08)−1 Panchaka all day
| Summary | Best day — Amrita Siddhi Yoga, Ravi Yoga; auspicious time — after 12:15 |
|---|---|
| Month | Shravana (amanta) · Bhadrapada (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Pramadi (No. 47) · Shaka 2075 · Vikram 2210 more |
| Period | Chaturmasya |
At sunrise 04:52
| Tithi | 6Krishna-shashti (Nanda, Kartikeya) · until 21:15 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Revati, pada 3 (soft, Pushan (Prosperous), Mercury) · until 12:15 more Gandamula |
| Yoga | Shula (“spear, sharp pain”, inauspicious) · until 03:09 (11.08) more |
| Karana | Gara (movable) · until 08:00 more |
| Vara | Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Mina (Pisces) |
Changes during the day
| from 08:00 | karana Vanija |
|---|---|
| from 12:15 | nakshatra Ashwini |
| from 21:15 | tithi Krishna-saptami |
| from 21:15 | karana Vishti |
| from 03:09 (11.08) | yoga Ganda |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 04:07 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 04:52 |
| Noon | 12:35 |
| Sunset | 20:16 |
| End of twilight | 21:01 |
| Moonrise | 21:57 |
| Moonset | 11:44 |
| Day length | 15 h 24 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 12:15 |
|---|
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, Revati (04:52–12:15) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Festivals and periods
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Amrita Siddhi Yoga 04:52–12:15 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:52–21:15 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day Ravi Yoga 12:15–04:54 (11.08)
Krakacha Yoga 21:15–04:54 (11.08) Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 21:15–04:54 (11.08)
Anandadi: Shrivatsa 04:52–12:15 Anandadi: Vajra 12:15–04:54 (11.08)
- Bhadra in heaven: 21:15–10:32 (11.08); Bhadra Puchha 02:33–03:53 (11.08); Bhadra Mukha 03:53–06:06 (11.08)
- Roga Panchaka: 15:04 (05.08)–12:15
- Gandanta (nakshatra): 05:30–19:01
- Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Revati
- Surya Dagdha tithi: Krishna-shashti
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 03:43–04:18 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:03–13:05 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 15:08–16:10 |
| Godhuli | 20:16–20:34 |
| Pradosha | 20:16–22:00 |
| Nishitha | 00:18–00:52 (11.08) |
| Amrita Kalam | 09:34–11:21 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 10:39–12:34 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 16:25–18:21 |
| Gulika Kalam | 06:47–08:43 |
| Dur Muhurta | 07:57–08:58, 13:05–14:07 |
| 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 | good 04:52–05:49, 08:49–17:32, 19:20–20:16 |
Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Revati until 12:15, Ashwini from 12:15; tithi Krishna-shashti; lagna Karka 04:52, Simha 05:49, Kanya 08:49, Tula 11:50, Vrischika 14:50, Dhanu 17:32, Makara 19:20
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Revati (until 12:15) — increase in property; Ashwini (from 12:15) — joy; Friday — universal respect.
Cautions:
- Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
- Friday: B. V. Raman advises against cutting nails (the rating above is the site’s summary, which uses the same weekdays for nails as for haircuts, so Friday counts as auspicious).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Best day · score S = +8
The total of auspicious factors is high and there are no prohibitions: suitable for important undertakings.
Auspicious time begins after 12:15
+4 Amrita Siddhi Yoga 04:52–12:15+2 Ravi Yoga 12:15–04:54 (11.08)+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:52–21:15+1 Anandadi: Shrivatsa 04:52–12:15+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:52–12:15+1 Auspicious weekday0 Chaturmasya−1 Anandadi: Vajra 12:15–04:54 (11.08)−1 Panchaka 04:52–12:15−1 Surya Dagdha tithi 04:52–21:15
| Summary | Ordinary day — pros: Ravi Yoga, Anandadi: Saumya; cons: Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn), Vishti (Bhadra) |
|---|---|
| Month | Shravana (amanta) · Bhadrapada (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Pramadi (No. 47) · Shaka 2075 · Vikram 2210 more |
| Period | Chaturmasya |
At sunrise 04:54
| Tithi | 7Krishna-saptami (Bhadra, Indra) · until 23:48 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Ashwini, pada 3 (light, Ashwini Kumara, Ketu) · until 15:21 more Gandamula |
| Yoga | Ganda (“danger, knot”, inauspicious) · until 04:13 (12.08) more |
| Karana | Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 10:32 more |
| Vara | Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Mesha (Aries) |
Changes during the day
| from 10:32 | karana Bava |
|---|---|
| from 15:21 | nakshatra Bharani |
| from 23:48 | tithi Krishna-ashtami |
| from 23:48 | karana Balava |
| from 04:13 (12.08) | yoga Vriddhi |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 04:09 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 04:54 |
| Noon | 12:35 |
| Sunset | 20:14 |
| End of twilight | 20:58 |
| Moonrise | 22:05 |
| Moonset | 13:01 |
| Day length | 15 h 20 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 7, average — 6, bad — 0
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 15:21 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Bharani (15:21–20:14) is good for root crops.
- Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 04:54–10:32: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Festivals and periods
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Ravi Yoga 04:54–15:21
Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:54–23:48
Anandadi: Saumya 04:54–15:21 Anandadi: Dhwanksha 15:21–04:56 (12.08)
- Bhadra in heaven: 21:15 (10.08)–10:32; Bhadra Puchha 02:33–03:53; Bhadra Mukha 03:53–06:06
- Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Ashwini
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 03:45–04:19 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:03–13:05 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 15:07–16:09 |
| Godhuli | 20:14–20:31 |
| Pradosha | 20:14–21:58 |
| Nishitha | 00:18–00:52 (12.08) |
| Amrita Kalam | 07:13–09:02 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 08:44–10:39 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 14:29–16:24 |
| Gulika Kalam | 04:54–06:49 |
| Dur Muhurta | 04:54–05:55, 05:55–06:57 |
| Varjyam | 10:50–12:39, 02:10–03:59 (12.08) |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 04:54–15:21, 19:16–20:14
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | average 04:54–15:21, 19:16–20:14 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average 04:54–15:21, 19:16–20:14 |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 04:54–17:28, 19:16–20:14 |
Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Ashwini until 15:21, Bharani from 15:21; tithi Krishna-saptami; lagna Karka 04:54, Simha 05:45, Kanya 08:45, Tula 11:46, Vrischika 14:46, Dhanu 17:28, Makara 19:16
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Ashwini (until 15:21) — joy; Bharani (from 15:21) — facing death (dangers); 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.
+2 Ravi Yoga 04:54–15:21+1 Anandadi: Saumya 04:54–15:21+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:54–15:210 Chaturmasya0 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:54–23:48 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Yoga Ganda 04:54–05:400 Anandadi: Dhwanksha 15:21–04:56 (12.08)0 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 15:21–04:56 (12.08)−1 Vishti (Bhadra) 04:54–10:32−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
| Summary | Avoid starting important matters — Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra), Fierce or sharp nakshatra |
|---|---|
| Month | Shravana (amanta) · Bhadrapada (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Pramadi (No. 47) · Shaka 2075 · Vikram 2210 more |
| Period | Chaturmasya |
| Festivals | Krishna Janmashtami · Kalashtami |
At sunrise 04:56
| Tithi | 8Krishna-ashtami (Jaya, Vasus) · until 02:13 (13.08) more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Bharani, pada 3 (fierce, Yama (Dharma-raja), Venus) · until 18:24 more |
| Yoga | Vriddhi (“growth, increase”, auspicious) · until 05:09 (13.08) more |
| Karana | Balava (movable) · until 13:03 more |
| Vara | Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Mesha (Aries) |
Changes during the day
| from 13:03 | karana Kaulava |
|---|---|
| from 18:24 | nakshatra Krittika |
| from 02:13 (13.08) | tithi Krishna-navami |
| from 02:13 (13.08) | karana Taitila |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 04:12 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 04:56 |
| Noon | 12:34 |
| Sunset | 20:12 |
| End of twilight | 20:55 |
| Moonrise | 22:16 |
| Moonset | 14:19 |
| Day length | 15 h 16 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 2, average — 5, bad — 6
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 18:24 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Bharani (04:56–18:24) is good for root crops.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Krittika (18:24–20:12) is good for root crops.
Festivals and periods
Krishna Janmashtami · Krishna
The appearance of Krishna, the eighth avatar of Vishnu, at midnight on the eighth day of the dark half of the month under the Rohini nakshatra. Devotees fast until midnight, and at Nishitha they perform abhisheka of Bala Gopala and rock his cradle.
Rule: nishitha vyapini: midnight, 00:17–00:52 (13.08)
the second day is chosen by the Dharma Sindhu rule
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, 20:12–21:57
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 04:56–18:24 Jwalamukhi Yoga 18:24–02:13 (13.08) Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 02:13–04:58 (13.08)
Anandadi: Kaladanda 04:56–18:24 Anandadi: Dhumra 18:24–04:58 (13.08)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 03:46–04:21 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:03–13:04 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 15:06–16:08 |
| Godhuli | 20:12–20:29 |
| Pradosha | 20:12–21:57 |
| Nishitha | 00:17–00:52 (13.08) |
| Amrita Kalam | 12:59–14:48 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 18:17–20:12 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 12:34–14:28 |
| Gulika Kalam | 16:23–18:17 |
| Dur Muhurta | 18:10–19:11 |
| Varjyam | none on this day |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | no suitable window — see the prohibitions below |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | no suitable window — see the prohibitions below |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 19:12–20:12 |
Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Bharani until 18:24, Krittika from 18:24; tithi Krishna-ashtami; lagna Karka 04:56, Simha 05:41, Kanya 08:41, Tula 11:42, Vrischika 14:43, Dhanu 17:24, Makara 19:12
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Bharani (until 18:24) — facing death (dangers); Krittika (from 18:24) — consumption (a wasting disease); Sunday — physical well-being.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Krishna-ashtami 04:56–20:12: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Cautions:
- The Muhurta Chintamani warns: whoever shaves in Krittika nakshatra 6 times a year puts their life in danger — frequent haircuts in this nakshatra are best avoided.
- Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Avoid starting important matters · score S = −5
There is a mild prohibition (Amavasya, Krishna Chaturdashi, Bhadra on earth, Vyatipata, Vaidhriti, kshaya tithi, Sankranti, Ashubha Yoga) or the total score is -3 or lower: the day is unfavourable for important new matters, but suitable for fasting, prayer and everyday work.
+1 Yoga Vriddhi all day0 Chaturmasya0 Jwalamukhi Yoga 18:24–02:13 (13.08)−1 Ashtami 04:56–02:13 (13.08)−1 Anandadi: Kaladanda 04:56–18:24−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 04:56–18:24−3 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 04:56–18:24
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Avoid starting important matters — Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra), Rikta tithi |
|---|---|
| Month | Shravana (amanta) · Bhadrapada (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Pramadi (No. 47) · Shaka 2075 · Vikram 2210 more |
| Period | Chaturmasya |
| Festivals | Nandotsava, Dahi Handi |
At sunrise 04:58
| Tithi | 9Krishna-navami (Rikta, Serpent (Naga)) · until 04:14 (14.08) more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Krittika, pada 2 (mixed, Agni, Sun) · until 21:08 more |
| Yoga | Vriddhi (“growth, increase”, auspicious) · until 05:09 more |
| Karana | Taitila (movable) · until 15:18 more |
| Vara | Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Vrishabha (Taurus) |
Changes during the day
| from 05:09 | yoga Dhruva |
|---|---|
| from 15:18 | karana Gara |
| from 21:08 | nakshatra Rohini |
| from 04:14 (14.08) | tithi Krishna-dashami |
| from 04:14 (14.08) | karana Vanija |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 04:14 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 04:58 |
| Noon | 12:34 |
| Sunset | 20:10 |
| End of twilight | 20:53 |
| Moonrise | 22:33 |
| Moonset | 15:39 |
| Day length | 15 h 11 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 0, average — 12, bad — 1
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Krittika (04:58–20:10) is good for root crops.
Festivals and periods
Nandotsava, Dahi Handi · Krishna
On the day after Janmashtami the joy of Nanda is celebrated: young men form human pyramids to break a hanging pot of curd, as little Krishna used to do.
Rule: relative to a neighbouring festival
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 21:08–05:00 (14.08)
Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 04:58–21:08 Jwalamukhi Yoga 21:08–04:14 (14.08)
Anandadi: Sthira 04:58–21:08 Anandadi: Vardhamana 21:08–05:00 (14.08)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 03:48–04:23 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:03–13:04 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 15:06–16:06 |
| Godhuli | 20:10–20:27 |
| Pradosha | 20:10–21:56 |
| Nishitha | 00:17–00:52 (14.08) |
| Amrita Kalam | 18:28–20:14 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 06:52–08:46 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 10:40–12:34 |
| Gulika Kalam | 14:28–16:22 |
| Dur Muhurta | 13:04–14:05, 16:06–17:07 |
| Varjyam | 07:46–09:33 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | no suitable window — see the prohibitions below |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | no suitable window — see the prohibitions below |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 04:58–05:37, 08:37–17:20, 19:08–20:10 |
Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Krittika; tithi Krishna-navami; lagna Karka 04:58, Simha 05:37, Kanya 08:37, Tula 11:38, Vrischika 14:39, Dhanu 17:20, Makara 19:08
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Krittika — consumption (a wasting disease); Monday — clear, bright complexion.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Krishna-navami 04:58–20:10: 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).
- Monday: according to the Kalaprakashika, it is good for a haircut only during the waxing Moon.
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Avoid starting important matters · score S = −1
There is a mild prohibition (Amavasya, Krishna Chaturdashi, Bhadra on earth, Vyatipata, Vaidhriti, kshaya tithi, Sankranti, Ashubha Yoga) or the total score is -3 or lower: the day is unfavourable for important new matters, but suitable for fasting, prayer and everyday work.
Avoid starting important matters: Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra)
+1 Anandadi: Sthira 04:58–21:08+1 Yoga Vriddhi 04:58–05:09+1 Auspicious weekday0 Chaturmasya−2 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 04:58–21:08−2 Rikta tithi 04:58–04:14 (14.08)
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 — Krakacha Yoga, Tryahasparsha |
|---|---|
| Month | Shravana (amanta) · Bhadrapada (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Pramadi (No. 47) · Shaka 2075 · Vikram 2210 more |
| Period | Chaturmasya |
At sunrise 05:00
| Tithi | 10Krishna-dashami (Purna, Dharma) · until 05:39 (15.08) more the tithi will also last until tomorrow’s sunrise (tryahasparsha) |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Rohini, pada 2 (fixed, Prajapati (Brahma - Creator), Moon) · until 23:20 more |
| Yoga | Dhruva (“fixed, constant (the Pole Star)”, auspicious) · until 05:45 more |
| Karana | Vanija (movable) · until 17:02 more |
| Vara | Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Vrishabha (Taurus) |
Changes during the day
| from 05:45 | yoga Vyaghata |
|---|---|
| from 17:02 | karana Vishti |
| from 23:20 | nakshatra Mrigashirsha |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 04:16 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 05:00 |
| Noon | 12:34 |
| Sunset | 20:07 |
| End of twilight | 20:50 |
| Moonrise | 22:58 |
| Moonset | 16:57 |
| Day length | 15 h 07 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 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Rohini (05:00–20:07) is good for sowing.
- Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 17:02–20:07: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Festivals and periods
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Krakacha Yoga all day
Anandadi: Matanga 05:00–23:20 Anandadi: Rakshasa 23:20–05:01 (15.08)
- Bhadra in heaven: 17:02–05:39 (15.08); Bhadra Puchha 18:51–20:07; Bhadra Mukha 20:07–22:14
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 03:49–04:24 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:03–13:04 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 15:05–16:05 |
| Godhuli | 20:07–20:25 |
| Pradosha | 20:07–21:54 |
| Nishitha | 00:17–00:52 (15.08) |
| Amrita Kalam | 19:50–21:35 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 16:20–18:14 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 08:46–10:40 |
| Gulika Kalam | 12:33–14:27 |
| Dur Muhurta | 08:01–09:02, 23:41–00:17 (15.08) |
| Varjyam | 14:36–16:21 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 05:00–05:33, 08:34–14:35, 19:05–20:07
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | average 05:00–05:33, 08:34–14:35, 19:05–20:07 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average 05:00–05:33, 08:34–14:35, 19:05–20:07 |
| Bathing, washing hair | average throughout the daytime |
Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Rohini; tithi Krishna-dashami; lagna Karka 05:00, Simha 05:33, Kanya 08:34, Tula 11:34, Vrischika 14:35, Dhanu 17:16, Makara 19:05
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Rohini — destruction of all misfortunes; Tuesday — harm to longevity.
Cautions:
- The Muhurta Chintamani warns: whoever shaves in Rohini nakshatra 8 times a year puts their life in danger — frequent haircuts in this nakshatra are best avoided.
- Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Avoid starting important matters · score S = −4
There is a mild prohibition (Amavasya, Krishna Chaturdashi, Bhadra on earth, Vyatipata, Vaidhriti, kshaya tithi, Sankranti, Ashubha Yoga) or the total score is -3 or lower: the day is unfavourable for important new matters, but suitable for fasting, prayer and everyday work.
+1 Anandadi: Matanga 05:00–23:20+1 Auspicious nakshatra 05:00–23:20+1 Yoga Dhruva 05:00–05:450 Chaturmasya0 Yoga Vyaghata 05:45–09:220 Vishti (Bhadra) 17:02–05:01 (15.08)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−2 Tryahasparsha−3 Krakacha Yoga all day
| Summary | Best day — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Anandadi: Amrita; auspicious time — after 05:39 |
|---|---|
| Month | Shravana (amanta) · Bhadrapada (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Pramadi (No. 47) · Shaka 2075 · Vikram 2210 more |
| Period | Chaturmasya |
At sunrise 05:01
| Tithi | 10Krishna-dashami (Purna, Dharma) · until 05:39 more vriddhi: the same tithi also prevailed at yesterday’s sunrise |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Mrigashirsha, pada 1 (soft, Soma (Chandra, Moon), Mars) · until 00:51 (16.08) more |
| Yoga | Vyaghata (“crushing blow”, inauspicious) · until 05:53 more |
| Karana | Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 05:39 more |
| Vara | Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Vrishabha (Taurus) |
Changes during the day
| from 05:39 | tithi Krishna-ekadashi |
|---|---|
| from 05:39 | karana Bava |
| from 05:53 | yoga Harshana |
| from 18:06 | karana Balava |
| from 00:51 (16.08) | nakshatra Ardra |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 04:18 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 05:01 |
| Noon | 12:34 |
| Sunset | 20:05 |
| End of twilight | 20:48 |
| Moonrise | 23:40 |
| Moonset | 18:07 |
| Day length | 15 h 03 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 9, average — 1, bad — 3
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 05:39 |
|---|
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, Mrigashirsha (05:01–20:05) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
- Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 05:01–05:39: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Festivals and periods
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 05:01–00:51 (16.08)
Anandadi: Amrita 05:01–00:51 (16.08) Anandadi: Musala 00:51–05:03 (16.08)
- Bhadra in heaven: 17:02 (14.08)–05:39; Bhadra Puchha 18:51–20:07 (14.08); Bhadra Mukha 20:07–22:14 (14.08)
- Gandanta (tithi): 05:14–06:04
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 03:50–04:26 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 15:04–16:04 |
| Godhuli | 20:05–20:23 |
| Pradosha | 20:05–21:53 |
| Nishitha | 00:16–00:52 (16.08) |
| Amrita Kalam | 15:29–17:12 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 12:33–14:26 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 06:54–08:47 |
| Gulika Kalam | 10:40–12:33 |
| Dur Muhurta | 12:03–13:03 |
| Varjyam | 05:17–06:59 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: good 05:01–05:29, 08:30–14:31, 19:01–20:03
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | good 05:01–05:29, 08:30–14:31, 19:01–20:03 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | good 05:01–05:29, 08:30–14:31, 19:01–20:03 |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 05:01–05:29, 08:30–17:12, 19:01–20:03 |
Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Mrigashirsha; tithi Krishna-dashami until 05:39, Krishna-ekadashi from 05:39; lagna Karka 05:01, Simha 05:29, Kanya 08:30, Tula 11:30, Vrischika 14:31, Dhanu 17:12, Makara 19:01, Kumbha 20:03
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Mrigashirsha — abundance (well-being, prosperity); 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
Best day · score S = +7
The total of auspicious factors is high and there are no prohibitions: suitable for important undertakings.
Auspicious time begins after 05:39
+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 05:01–00:51 (16.08)+1 Anandadi: Amrita 05:01–00:51 (16.08)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 05:01–00:51 (16.08)+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Yoga Harshana 05:53–05:03 (16.08)0 Chaturmasya0 Vishti (Bhadra) 05:01–05:39
| Summary | Ordinary day — pros: Yoga Harshana, Auspicious weekday; cons: Anandadi: Kana, Fierce or sharp nakshatra |
|---|---|
| Month | Shravana (amanta) · Bhadrapada (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Pramadi (No. 47) · Shaka 2075 · Vikram 2210 more |
| Period | Chaturmasya |
| Festivals | Aja Ekadashi (Annada) |
At sunrise 05:03
| Tithi | 11Krishna-ekadashi (Nanda, Rudra) · until 06:21 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Ardra, pada 1 (sharp, Rudra (Roaring, angry image of Shiva), Rahu) · until 01:37 (17.08) more |
| Yoga | Harshana (“delighting”, auspicious) · until 05:27 more |
| Karana | Balava (movable) · until 06:21 more |
| Vara | Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Mithuna (Gemini) |
Changes during the day
| from 05:27 | yoga Vajra |
|---|---|
| from 06:21 | tithi Krishna-dvadashi |
| from 06:21 | karana Kaulava |
| from 18:24 | karana Taitila |
| from 01:37 (17.08) | nakshatra Punarvasu |
| from 04:24 (17.08) | yoga Siddhi |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 04:21 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 05:03 |
| Noon | 12:34 |
| Sunset | 20:03 |
| End of twilight | 20:45 |
| Moonrise | none |
| Moonset | 19:02 |
| Day length | 14 h 59 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 06:21 |
|---|
Festivals and periods
Aja Ekadashi (Annada) · Vishnu
The Ekadashi of the dark half of Shravana (Bhadrapada in North India). According to legend, this fast restored King Harishchandra’s kingdom and family; Vishnu is worshipped.
Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 05:39 (15.08)–06:21
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Parana (breaking the fast): 05:05–06:16 (17.08)
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 01:37–05:05 (17.08) Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 01:37–05:05 (17.08)
Anandadi: Siddhi 01:37–05:05 (17.08) Anandadi: Kana 05:03–01:37 (17.08)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 03:52–04:28 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:03–13:03 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 15:03–16:03 |
| Godhuli | 20:03–20:21 |
| Pradosha | 20:03–21:51 |
| Nishitha | 00:16–00:52 (17.08) |
| Amrita Kalam | 15:18–16:57 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 14:25–16:18 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 05:03–06:56 |
| Gulika Kalam | 08:48–10:41 |
| Dur Muhurta | 10:03–11:03, 16:03–17:03 |
| Varjyam | 09:31–11:10 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 05:03–05:25, 08:26–14:27, 18:57–19:59
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | average 05:03–05:25, 08:26–14:27, 18:57–19:59 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average 05:03–05:25, 08:26–14:27, 18:57–19:59 |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 05:03–05:25, 08:26–17:08, 18:57–19:59 |
Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Ardra; tithi Krishna-ekadashi until 06:21, Krishna-dvadashi from 06:21; lagna Karka 05:03, Simha 05:25, Kanya 08:26, Tula 11:26, Vrischika 14:27, Dhanu 17:08, Makara 18:57, Kumbha 19:59
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Ardra — sadness; Thursday — success.
Cautions:
- Ekadashi: by custom, those who fast on this day do not cut their hair or shave.
- Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Ordinary day · score S = −2
Auspicious and inauspicious factors are balanced: a day for routine matters; important matters are best timed for favourable days.
+1 Yoga Harshana 05:03–05:27+1 Auspicious weekday0 Chaturmasya0 Yoga Vajra 05:27–06:36−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 05:03–01:37 (17.08)−3 Anandadi: Kana 05:03–01:37 (17.08)
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Best day — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Yoga Siddhi |
|---|---|
| Month | Shravana (amanta) · Bhadrapada (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Pramadi (No. 47) · Shaka 2075 · Vikram 2210 more |
| Period | Chaturmasya |
| Festivals | Pradosha Vrat |
At sunrise 05:05
| Tithi | 12Krishna-dvadashi (Bhadra, Sun (Ravi)) · until 06:16 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Punarvasu, pada 1 (movable, Aditi, Jupiter) · until 01:39 (18.08) more |
| Yoga | Siddhi (“success, accomplishment”, auspicious) · until 02:46 (18.08) more |
| Karana | Taitila (movable) · until 06:16 more |
| Vara | Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Mithuna (Gemini) |
Changes during the day
| from 06:16 | tithi Krishna-trayodashi |
|---|---|
| from 06:16 | karana Gara |
| from 17:57 | karana Vanija |
| from 01:39 (18.08) | nakshatra Pushya |
| from 02:46 (18.08) | yoga Vyatipata |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 04:23 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 05:05 |
| Noon | 12:33 |
| Sunset | 20:00 |
| End of twilight | 20:42 |
| Moonrise | 00:41 |
| Moonset | 19:40 |
| Day length | 14 h 54 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 8, average — 3, bad — 2
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 06:16 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Punarvasu (05:05–20:00) 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, 20:00–21:50
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 05:05–01:39 (18.08)
Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:05–06:16
Anandadi: Lumbaka 05:05–01:39 (18.08) Anandadi: Utpata 01:39–05:07 (18.08)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 03:53–04:29 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:03–13:03 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 15:02–16:02 |
| Godhuli | 20:00–20:18 |
| Pradosha | 20:00–21:50 |
| Nishitha | 00:15–00:52 (18.08) |
| Amrita Kalam | 23:15–00:51 (18.08) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 10:41–12:33 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 16:16–18:08 |
| Gulika Kalam | 06:57–08:49 |
| Dur Muhurta | 08:04–09:04, 13:03–14:02 |
| Varjyam | 13:38–15:14 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: good 05:05–05:21
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | good 05:05–05:21 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | good 05:05–05:21 |
| Bathing, washing hair | average throughout the daytime |
Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Punarvasu; tithi Krishna-dvadashi until 06:16, Krishna-trayodashi from 06:16; lagna Karka 05:05, Simha 05:21, Kanya 08:22, Tula 11:22, Vrischika 14:23, Dhanu 17:04, Makara 18:53, Kumbha 19:55
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Punarvasu — strength of spirit (bravery, resilience); Friday — universal respect.
Cautions:
- Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
- Friday: B. V. Raman advises against cutting nails (the rating above is the site’s summary, which uses the same weekdays for nails as for haircuts, so Friday counts as auspicious).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Best day · score S = +6
The total of auspicious factors is high and there are no prohibitions: suitable for important undertakings.
+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 05:05–01:39 (18.08)+2 Yoga Siddhi 05:05–02:46 (18.08)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 05:05–01:39 (18.08)+1 Auspicious weekday0 Chaturmasya0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:05–06:16 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Anandadi: Lumbaka 05:05–01:39 (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 | Unfavourable day — many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower), Vyatipata |
|---|---|
| Month | Shravana (amanta) · Bhadrapada (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Pramadi (No. 47) · Shaka 2075 · Vikram 2210 more |
| Period | Chaturmasya |
| Festivals | Simha Sankranti · Masik Shivaratri |
At sunrise 05:07
| Tithi | 13Krishna-trayodashi (Jaya, God of Love) · until 05:27 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Pushya, pada 1 (light, Brhaspati, Saturn) · until 01:02 (19.08) more |
| Yoga | Vyatipata (“calamity, downfall”, inauspicious) · until 00:37 (19.08) more |
| Karana | Vanija (movable) · until 05:27 more |
| Vara | Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Karka (Cancer) |
Changes during the day
| from 05:27 | tithi Krishna-chaturdashi (kshaya: not present at any sunrise) |
|---|---|
| from 05:27 | karana Vishti |
| from 16:48 | karana Shakuni |
| from 00:37 (19.08) | yoga Variyana |
| from 01:02 (19.08) | nakshatra Ashlesha |
| from 04:00 (19.08) | tithi Amavasya |
| from 04:00 (19.08) | karana Chatushpada |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 04:25 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 05:07 |
| Noon | 12:33 |
| Sunset | 19:58 |
| End of twilight | 20:40 |
| Moonrise | 02:01 |
| Moonset | 20:04 |
| Day length | 14 h 50 min |
Sky
| Simha Sankranti | 18:31 — the Sun enters Simha (Leo) |
|---|
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 6, average — 7, bad — 0
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 05:27 |
|---|
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, Pushya (05:07–19:58) is good for sowing.
- Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 05:27–16:48: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
- Shakuni 16:48–19:58: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it (it is suitable for sowing).
- Krishna-chaturdashi 05:27–19:58: according to the Kalaprakashika, ploughing on Chaturdashi puts the owner’s life in danger.
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, 12:07–18:31
on the day the Sun enters the sign
Masik Shivaratri · Shiva
The monthly “night of Shiva” — the fourteenth day of the waning Moon. Devotees fast, keep vigil through the night and perform abhisheka of the lingam at midnight (Nishitha).
Rule: nishitha vyapini: midnight, 00:15–00:52 (19.08)
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:27–04:00 (19.08)
Anandadi: Mitra 05:07–01:02 (19.08) Anandadi: Manasa 01:02–05:09 (19.08)
- Bhadra on earth: 05:27–16:48; Bhadra Mukha 05:27–07:20; Bhadra Puchha 15:36–16:44
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 03:54–04:31 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:03–13:02 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 15:01–16:00 |
| Godhuli | 19:58–20:16 |
| Pradosha | 19:58–21:48 |
| Nishitha | 00:15–00:52 (19.08) |
| Amrita Kalam | 18:48–20:22 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 08:50–10:41 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 14:24–16:15 |
| Gulika Kalam | 05:07–06:59 |
| Dur Muhurta | 05:07–06:07, 06:07–07:06 |
| Varjyam | 09:27–11:00 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | no suitable window — see the prohibitions below |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | no suitable window — see the prohibitions below |
| Bathing, washing hair | bad throughout the daytime |
Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Pushya; tithi Krishna-trayodashi until 05:27, Krishna-chaturdashi from 05:27; lagna Karka 05:07, Simha 05:17, Kanya 08:18, Tula 11:18, Vrischika 14:19, Dhanu 17:00, Makara 18:49, Kumbha 19:51
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Pushya — increase in wealth; Saturday — decline of physical strength.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Krishna-chaturdashi 05:27–19:58: a Rikta and Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
- Sankranti at 18:31 — a Parva day: no haircuts or shaving on this day (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
- Bhadra on earth 05:27–16:48: no shaving or haircuts during Vishti Karana (according to the Muhurta Chintamani, Bhadra does harm when it is on earth; in heaven and in the netherworld its influence on earth is weak).
- Vyatipata 05:07–19:58: 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
Unfavourable day · score S = −8
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: Vyatipata, Bhadra on earth, Kshaya tithi, Sankranti day
+2 Pushya 05:07–01:02 (19.08)+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:27–04:00 (19.08)+1 Anandadi: Mitra 05:07–01:02 (19.08)0 Chaturmasya−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Sankranti day−2 Kshaya tithi−3 Krishna Chaturdashi 05:27–04:00 (19.08)−3 Bhadra on earth 05:27–16:48−3 Vyatipata 05:07–00:37 (19.08)
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Avoid starting important matters — Amavasya, Fierce or sharp nakshatra |
|---|---|
| Month | Shravana (amanta) · Bhadrapada (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Pramadi (No. 47) · Shaka 2075 · Vikram 2210 more |
| Period | Chaturmasya |
| Festivals | Shravana Amavasya (Pithori, Pola) |
At sunrise 05:09
| Tithi | 30Amavasya (Purna, Pitris (ancestors)) · until 02:01 (20.08) more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Ashlesha, pada 1 (sharp, Naga - the lord of snakes (Sharpa), Mercury) · until 23:53 more Gandamula |
| Yoga | Variyana (“excellent, best”, auspicious) · until 22:00 more |
| Karana | Chatushpada (fixed, inauspicious) · until 15:04 more |
| Vara | Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Karka (Cancer) |
Changes during the day
| from 15:04 | karana Naga |
|---|---|
| from 22:00 | yoga Parigha |
| from 23:53 | nakshatra Magha |
| from 02:01 (20.08) | tithi Shukla-pratipat |
| from 02:01 (20.08) | karana Kimstughna |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 04:27 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 05:09 |
| Noon | 12:33 |
| Sunset | 19:55 |
| End of twilight | 20:37 |
| Moonrise | 03:33 |
| Moonset | 20:20 |
| Day length | 14 h 46 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 0, average — 3, bad — 10
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:
- Chatushpada 05:09–15:04: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
- Naga 15:04–19:55: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Festivals and periods
Shravana Amavasya (Pithori, Pola) · Pitris (ancestors)
The new moon of Shravana — Pithori Amavasya (mothers pray for their children) and Pola (worship of bullocks in Maharashtra).
Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 04:00–02:01 (20.08)
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Yamaghanta 23:53–05:11 (20.08) Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 02:01–05:11 (20.08)
Anandadi: Vajra 05:09–23:53 Anandadi: Mudgara 23:53–05:11 (20.08)
- Gandanta (nakshatra): 18:13–05:31 (20.08)
- Gandanta (tithi): 01:39–02:23 (20.08)
- Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Ashlesha
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 03:56–04:32 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:03–13:02 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 15:00–15:59 |
| Godhuli | 19:55–20:14 |
| Pradosha | 19:55–21:47 |
| Nishitha | 00:15–00:52 (20.08) |
| Amrita Kalam | 22:21–23:53 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 18:05–19:55 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 12:32–14:23 |
| Gulika Kalam | 16:14–18:05 |
| Dur Muhurta | 17:57–18:56 |
| Varjyam | 13:13–14:44 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | no suitable window — see the prohibitions below |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | no suitable window — see the prohibitions below |
| Bathing, washing hair | bad throughout the daytime |
Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Ashlesha; tithi Amavasya; lagna Karka 05:09, Simha 05:13, Kanya 08:14, Tula 11:14, Vrischika 14:15, Dhanu 16:57, Makara 18:45, Kumbha 19:47
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Ashlesha — physical affliction (suffering); Sunday — physical well-being.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Amavasya 05:09–19:55: 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
Avoid starting important matters · score S = −4
There is a mild prohibition (Amavasya, Krishna Chaturdashi, Bhadra on earth, Vyatipata, Vaidhriti, kshaya tithi, Sankranti, Ashubha Yoga) or the total score is -3 or lower: the day is unfavourable for important new matters, but suitable for fasting, prayer and everyday work.
Avoid starting important matters: Amavasya
+1 Yoga Variyana 05:09–22:000 Chaturmasya−1 Anandadi: Vajra 05:09–23:53−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 05:09–23:53−3 Amavasya 05:09–02:01 (20.08)
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 — Fierce or sharp nakshatra, Gandanta Adhika Masa: not for weddings, housewarmings or major new undertakings; good for spiritual practice. |
|---|---|
| Month | Adhika Bhadrapada (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Pramadi (No. 47) · Shaka 2075 · Vikram 2210 more |
| Period | Adhika Masa · Chaturmasya |
At sunrise 05:11
| Tithi | 1Shukla-pratipat (Nanda, Brahma) · until 23:39 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Magha, pada 1 (fierce, Pitris or Pitars - ancestors of the clan, forefathers, Ketu) · until 22:19 more Gandamula |
| Yoga | Parigha (“bolt, barrier”, inauspicious) · until 19:04 more |
| Karana | Kimstughna (fixed) · until 12:52 more |
| Vara | Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Simha (Leo) |
Changes during the day
| from 12:52 | karana Bava |
|---|---|
| from 19:04 | yoga Shiva |
| from 22:19 | nakshatra Purva-Phalguni |
| from 23:39 | tithi Shukla-dvitya |
| from 23:39 | karana Balava |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 04:29 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 05:11 |
| Noon | 12:33 |
| Sunset | 19:53 |
| End of twilight | 20:34 |
| Moonrise | 05:07 |
| Moonset | 20:31 |
| Day length | 14 h 41 min |
Sky
| New moon (Amavasya) | 02:01 |
|---|
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 0, average — 12, bad — 1
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Magha (05:11–19:53) is good for sowing, for root crops.
- Kimstughna 05:11–12:52: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Festivals and periods
- Adhika Masa
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 23:39–05:13 (21.08)
Anandadi: Dhwaja 22:19–05:13 (21.08) Anandadi: Dhwanksha 05:11–22:19
- Gandanta (nakshatra): 18:13 (19.08)–05:31
- Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Magha
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 03:57–04:34 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:03–13:01 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:59–15:58 |
| Godhuli | 19:53–20:12 |
| Pradosha | 19:53–21:45 |
| Nishitha | 00:14–00:52 (21.08) |
| Amrita Kalam | 20:05–21:34 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 07:01–08:52 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 10:42–12:32 |
| Gulika Kalam | 14:22–16:13 |
| Dur Muhurta | 13:01–14:00, 15:58–16:57 |
| Varjyam | 11:06–12:36 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 08:10–14:11, 18:41–19:43
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | average 08:10–14:11, 18:41–19:43 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average 08:10–14:11, 18:41–19:43 |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 08:10–16:53, 18:41–19:43 |
Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Magha; tithi Shukla-pratipat; lagna Simha 05:11, Kanya 08:10, Tula 11:10, Vrischika 14:11, Dhanu 16:53, Makara 18:41, Kumbha 19:43
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Magha — loss of property; Monday — clear, bright complexion.
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 = −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 Shiva 19:04–05:13 (21.08)0 Adhika Masa0 Chaturmasya−1 Anandadi: Dhwanksha 05:11–22:19−1 Yoga Parigha 05:11–08:32−1 Gandanta 05:11–05:31−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 05:11–22:19
| Summary | Ordinary day — pros: Yoga Shiva, Auspicious 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 Bhadrapada (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Pramadi (No. 47) · Shaka 2075 · Vikram 2210 more |
| Period | Adhika Masa · Chaturmasya |
| Festivals | Chandra Darshan |
At sunrise 05:13
| Tithi | 2Shukla-dvitya (Bhadra, Vidhatr) · until 21:03 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Purva-Phalguni, pada 2 (fierce, Bhaga (Share, Distributor) - god of wealth and family, Venus) · until 20:31 more |
| Yoga | Shiva (“auspicious, benevolent”, auspicious) · until 15:54 more |
| Karana | Balava (movable) · until 10:22 more |
| Vara | Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Simha (Leo) |
Changes during the day
| from 10:22 | karana Kaulava |
|---|---|
| from 15:54 | yoga Siddha |
| from 20:31 | nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni |
| from 21:03 | tithi Shukla-tritya |
| from 21:03 | karana Taitila |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 04:32 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 05:13 |
| Noon | 12:32 |
| Sunset | 19:51 |
| End of twilight | 20:32 |
| Moonrise | 06:42 |
| Moonset | 20:40 |
| Day length | 14 h 37 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 3, average — 3, 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, Purva-Phalguni (05:13–19:51) is good for root crops.
Festivals and periods
Chandra Darshan · Chandra (the Moon)
The first evening after the new moon, when the thin lunar crescent becomes visible. People look at the young Moon, offer it water and pray for well-being; some fast until it appears.
Rule: first visible lunar crescent, 19:51–20:40
Crescent Moon above the horizon after sunset: 19:51–20:40
- Adhika Masa
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Tripushkar Yoga 20:31–21:03 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 21:03–05:15 (22.08)
Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 21:03–05:15 (22.08)
Anandadi: Prajapati 20:31–05:15 (22.08) Anandadi: Dhumra 05:13–20:31
Tripushkar Yoga: A coincidence of the weekday (Sun, Tue or Sat), a Bhadra tithi (2, 7 or 12) and a “tripada” nakshatra (Krittika, Punarvasu, Uttara Phalguni, Vishakha, Uttara Ashadha, Purva Bhadrapada). The result of whatever is begun repeats three times: good for purchases and investments, bad for losses, loans, surgery and funerals.
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 03:58–04:36 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:03–13:01 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:58–15:57 |
| Godhuli | 19:51–20:09 |
| Pradosha | 19:51–21:43 |
| Nishitha | 00:14–00:52 (22.08) |
| Amrita Kalam | 14:36–16:04 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 16:11–18:01 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 08:52–10:42 |
| Gulika Kalam | 12:32–14:22 |
| Dur Muhurta | 08:09–09:07, 23:36–00:14 (22.08) |
| Varjyam | 05:43–07:12, 03:08–04:36 (22.08) |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 08:06–14:07, 18:37–19:39
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | average 08:06–14:07, 18:37–19:39 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails | average 08:06–14:07, 18:37–19:39 |
| Cutting toenails | bad throughout the daytime |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 08:06–16:49, 18:37–19:39 |
Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Purva-Phalguni; tithi Shukla-dvitya; lagna Simha 05:13, Kanya 08:06, Tula 11:06, Vrischika 14:07, Dhanu 16:49, Makara 18:37, Kumbha 19:39
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Purva-Phalguni — ill health; Tuesday — harm to longevity.
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 Yoga Shiva 05:13–15:54+1 Auspicious tithi 05:13–21:030 Adhika Masa0 Chaturmasya0 Tripushkar Yoga 20:31–21:03−1 Anandadi: Dhumra 05:13–20:31−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 05:13–20:31
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), Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) Adhika Masa: not for weddings, housewarmings or major new undertakings; good for spiritual practice. |
|---|---|
| Month | Adhika Bhadrapada (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Pramadi (No. 47) · Shaka 2075 · Vikram 2210 more |
| Period | Adhika Masa · Chaturmasya |
At sunrise 05:15
| Tithi | 3Shukla-tritya (Jaya, Vishnu) · until 18:20 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Uttara-Phalguni, pada 2 (fixed, Aryaman (Lord of Hospitality), Sun) · until 18:35 more |
| Yoga | Siddha (“perfected, accomplished”, auspicious) · until 12:37 more |
| Karana | Taitila (movable) · until 07:42 more |
| Vara | Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Kanya (Virgo) |
Changes during the day
| from 07:42 | karana Gara |
|---|---|
| from 12:37 | yoga Sadhya |
| from 18:20 | tithi Shukla-chaturti |
| from 18:20 | karana Vanija |
| from 18:35 | nakshatra Hasta |
| from 04:58 (23.08) | karana Vishti |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 04:34 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 05:15 |
| Noon | 12:32 |
| Sunset | 19:48 |
| End of twilight | 20:29 |
| Moonrise | 08:15 |
| Moonset | 20:48 |
| Day length | 14 h 33 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 18:20 | from 18:35 |
|---|
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, Uttara-Phalguni (05:15–18:35) is good for sowing.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Hasta (18:35–19:48) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Festivals and periods
- Adhika Masa
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Ravi Yoga 18:35–05:17 (23.08) Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 18:35–05:17 (23.08)
Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 05:15–18:20 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:15–18:20 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:15–18:20
Anandadi: Vardhamana 05:15–18:35 Anandadi: Ananda 18:35–05:17 (23.08)
- Bhadra in the netherworld: 04:58–15:37 (23.08); Bhadra Mukha 04:59–06:45 (23.08); Bhadra Puchha 14:34–15:37 (23.08)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 04:00–04:37 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:57–15:55 |
| Godhuli | 19:48–20:07 |
| Pradosha | 19:48–21:42 |
| Nishitha | 00:14–00:51 (23.08) |
| Amrita Kalam | 11:58–13:26 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 12:32–14:21 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 07:04–08:53 |
| Gulika Kalam | 10:42–12:32 |
| Dur Muhurta | 12:02–13:01 |
| Varjyam | 02:19–03:48 (23.08) |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: good 08:02–14:03
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | good 08:02–14:03 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | good 08:02–14:03 |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 08:02–16:45 |
Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni until 18:35, Hasta from 18:35; tithi Shukla-tritya until 18:20, Shukla-chaturti from 18:20; lagna Simha 05:15, Kanya 08:02, Tula 11:02, Vrischika 14:03, Dhanu 16:45, Makara 18:33, Kumbha 19:35
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Uttara-Phalguni (until 18:35) — destruction of all diseases; Hasta (from 18:35) — imparting radiance (to the person); Wednesday — favour of the authorities.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Shukla-chaturti 18:20–19:48: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Cautions:
- The Muhurta Chintamani warns: whoever shaves in Uttara-Phalguni nakshatra 4 times a year puts their life in danger — frequent haircuts in this nakshatra are best avoided.
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Avoid starting important matters · score S = 0
There is a mild prohibition (Amavasya, Krishna Chaturdashi, Bhadra on earth, Vyatipata, Vaidhriti, kshaya tithi, Sankranti, Ashubha Yoga) or the total score is -3 or lower: the day is unfavourable for important new matters, but suitable for fasting, prayer and everyday work.
Avoid starting important matters: Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra)
+2 Yoga Siddha 05:15–12:37+1 Anandadi: Vardhamana 05:15–18:35+1 Auspicious nakshatra 05:15–18:35+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 05:15–18:200 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 18:35–05:17 (23.08)0 Ravi Yoga 18:35–05:17 (23.08)0 Adhika Masa0 Chaturmasya0 Rikta tithi 18:20–05:17 (23.08)−2 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 05:15–18:20−2 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:15–18:20−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:15–18:20
| Summary | Ordinary day — pros: Ravi Yoga, Yoga Shubha; cons: Vishti (Bhadra), Rikta tithi Adhika Masa: not for weddings, housewarmings or major new undertakings; good for spiritual practice. |
|---|---|
| Month | Adhika Bhadrapada (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Pramadi (No. 47) · Shaka 2075 · Vikram 2210 more |
| Period | Adhika Masa · Chaturmasya |
| Festivals | Vinayaka Chaturthi |
At sunrise 05:17
| Tithi | 4Shukla-chaturti (Rikta, Yama) · until 15:37 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Hasta, pada 2 (light, Savitar (Animating, Awakening), Moon) · until 16:41 more |
| Yoga | Sadhya (“attainable, amenable”, auspicious) · until 09:19 more |
| Karana | Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 15:37 more |
| Vara | Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Kanya (Virgo) |
Changes during the day
| from 09:19 | yoga Shubha |
|---|---|
| from 15:37 | tithi Shukla-panchami |
| from 15:37 | karana Bava |
| from 16:41 | nakshatra Chitra |
| from 02:18 (24.08) | karana Balava |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 04:36 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 05:17 |
| Noon | 12:32 |
| Sunset | 19:46 |
| End of twilight | 20:26 |
| Moonrise | 09:48 |
| Moonset | 20:56 |
| Day length | 14 h 28 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 0, average — 12, bad — 1
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 15:37 | from 16:41 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Hasta (05:17–16:41) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Chitra (16:41–19:46) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
- Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 05:17–15:37: 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), 11:04–13:58
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
- Adhika Masa
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Ravi Yoga 05:17–16:41 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 15:37–05:19 (24.08)
Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:17–15:37
Anandadi: Chara 16:41–05:19 (24.08) Anandadi: Rakshasa 05:17–16:41
- Bhadra in the netherworld: 04:58–15:37; Bhadra Mukha 04:59–06:45; Bhadra Puchha 14:34–15:37
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 04:01–04:39 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:02–13:00 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:56–15:54 |
| Godhuli | 19:46–20:05 |
| Pradosha | 19:46–21:40 |
| Nishitha | 00:13–00:51 (24.08) |
| Amrita Kalam | 11:10–12:38 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 14:20–16:08 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 05:17–07:06 |
| Gulika Kalam | 08:54–10:43 |
| Dur Muhurta | 10:07–11:04, 15:54–16:52 |
| Varjyam | 00:05–01:34 (24.08) |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: good 18:29–19:32
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | good 18:29–19:32 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | good 18:29–19:32 |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 15:37–16:41, 18:29–19:32 |
Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Hasta until 16:41, Chitra from 16:41; tithi Shukla-chaturti until 15:37, Shukla-panchami from 15:37; lagna Simha 05:17, Kanya 07:58, Tula 10:58, Vrischika 13:59, Dhanu 16:41, Makara 18:29, Kumbha 19:32
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Hasta (until 16:41) — imparting radiance (to the person); Chitra (from 16:41) — improvement of well-being; Thursday — success.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Shukla-chaturti 05:17–15:37: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Ordinary day · score S = +2
Auspicious and inauspicious factors are balanced: a day for routine matters; important matters are best timed for favourable days.
+2 Ravi Yoga 05:17–16:41+1 Yoga Shubha 09:19–05:19 (24.08)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 05:17–16:41+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 15:37–05:19 (24.08)0 Auspicious tithi 15:37–05:19 (24.08)0 Anandadi: Chara 16:41–05:19 (24.08)0 Adhika Masa0 Chaturmasya0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:17–15:37 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Anandadi: Rakshasa 05:17–16:41−2 Rikta tithi 05:17–15:37−2 Vishti (Bhadra) 05:17–15:37
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, Auspicious nakshatra; auspicious time — after 14:53 Adhika Masa: not for weddings, housewarmings or major new undertakings; good for spiritual practice. |
|---|---|
| Month | Adhika Bhadrapada (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Pramadi (No. 47) · Shaka 2075 · Vikram 2210 more |
| Period | Adhika Masa · Chaturmasya |
| Festivals | Skanda Shashti |
At sunrise 05:19
| Tithi | 5Shukla-panchami (Purna, Soma) · until 13:01 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Chitra, pada 3 (soft, Tvashtri (Heavenly Architect) or Vishwakarma (Vastu God), Mars) · until 14:53 more |
| Yoga | Shubha (“goodness, happiness”, auspicious) · until 06:05 more |
| Karana | Balava (movable) · until 13:01 more |
| Vara | Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Tula (Libra) |
Changes during the day
| from 06:05 | yoga Shukla |
|---|---|
| from 13:01 | tithi Shukla-shashti |
| from 13:01 | karana Kaulava |
| from 14:53 | nakshatra Swati |
| from 23:47 | karana Taitila |
| from 02:58 (25.08) | yoga Brahma |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 04:38 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 05:19 |
| Noon | 12:32 |
| Sunset | 19:43 |
| End of twilight | 20:24 |
| Moonrise | 11:23 |
| Moonset | 21:05 |
| Day length | 14 h 24 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 8, average — 2, bad — 3
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 13:01 | from 14:53 |
|---|
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, Chitra (05:19–14:53) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Swati (14:53–19:43) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Festivals and periods
Skanda Shashti · Skanda (Murugan, Kartikeya)
The sixth day of the waxing Moon is dedicated to Skanda (Murugan, Kartikeya), the son of Shiva. Devotees fast and worship Murugan; the day is especially revered in South India.
Rule: the tithi begins between sunrise and sunset, 13:01–05:21 (25.08)
the tithi begins between sunrise and sunset
- Adhika Masa
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 13:01–05:21 (25.08) Ravi Yoga 14:53–05:21 (25.08)
Anandadi: Musala 05:19–14:53 Anandadi: Gada 14:53–05:21 (25.08)
- Gandanta (tithi): 12:40–13:23
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 04:02–04:41 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:02–13:00 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:55–15:53 |
| Godhuli | 19:43–20:02 |
| Pradosha | 19:43–21:39 |
| Nishitha | 00:13–00:51 (25.08) |
| Amrita Kalam | 08:58–10:26, 05:03–06:33 (25.08) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 10:43–12:31 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 16:07–17:55 |
| Gulika Kalam | 07:07–08:55 |
| Dur Muhurta | 08:12–09:09, 13:00–13:57 |
| Varjyam | 20:06–21:36 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: good 07:54–13:01
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | good 07:54–13:01 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | good 07:54–13:01 |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 07:54–16:37, 18:25–19:28 |
Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Chitra until 14:53, Swati from 14:53; tithi Shukla-panchami until 13:01, Shukla-shashti from 13:01; lagna Simha 05:19, Kanya 07:54, Tula 10:54, Vrischika 13:55, Dhanu 16:37, Makara 18:25, Kumbha 19:28
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Chitra (until 14:53) — improvement of well-being; Swati (from 14:53) — relief from all suffering; 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
Best day · score S = +6
The total of auspicious factors is high and there are no prohibitions: suitable for important undertakings.
Auspicious time begins after 14:53
+2 Yoga Shubha 05:19–06:05+1 Auspicious nakshatra 05:19–14:53+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 05:19–13:01+1 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 13:01–05:21 (25.08)+1 Ravi Yoga 14:53–05:21 (25.08)0 Adhika Masa0 Chaturmasya−1 Anandadi: Musala 05:19–14:53
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, Yoga Brahma; auspicious time — after 10:36; auspicious time — until 13:16 Adhika Masa: not for weddings, housewarmings or major new undertakings; good for spiritual practice. |
|---|---|
| Month | Adhika Bhadrapada (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Pramadi (No. 47) · Shaka 2075 · Vikram 2210 more |
| Period | Adhika Masa · Chaturmasya |
At sunrise 05:21
| Tithi | 6Shukla-shashti (Nanda, Kartikeya) · until 10:36 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Swati, pada 3 (movable, Waiu (Wind), Rahu) · until 13:16 more |
| Yoga | Brahma (“Brahma, sacred knowledge”, auspicious) · until 00:03 (26.08) more |
| Karana | Taitila (movable) · until 10:36 more |
| Vara | Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Tula (Libra) |
Changes during the day
| from 10:36 | tithi Shukla-saptami |
|---|---|
| from 10:36 | karana Gara |
| from 13:16 | nakshatra Vishakha |
| from 21:29 | karana Vanija |
| from 00:03 (26.08) | yoga Indra |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 04:40 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 05:21 |
| Noon | 12:31 |
| Sunset | 19:41 |
| End of twilight | 20:21 |
| Moonrise | 12:59 |
| Moonset | 21:17 |
| Day length | 14 h 19 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 5, average — 7, bad — 1
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 10:36 | from 13:16 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Swati (05:21–13:16) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Vishakha (13:16–19:41) is good for sowing, for root crops.
Festivals and periods
- Adhika Masa
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Ravi Yoga 05:21–13:16 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 05:21–13:16 Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 05:21–13:16 Tripushkar Yoga 13:16–05:23 (26.08)
Krakacha Yoga 05:21–10:36 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 10:36–05:23 (26.08)
Anandadi: Siddhi 05:21–13:16 Anandadi: Shubha 13:16–05:23 (26.08)
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 | 04:04–04:42 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:02–12:59 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:54–15:51 |
| Godhuli | 19:41–20:00 |
| Pradosha | 19:41–21:37 |
| Nishitha | 00:12–00:51 (26.08) |
| Amrita Kalam | 05:03–06:33, 03:36–05:06 (26.08) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 08:56–10:43 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 14:18–16:06 |
| Gulika Kalam | 05:21–07:08 |
| Dur Muhurta | 05:21–06:18, 06:18–07:15 |
| Varjyam | 18:33–20:03 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 07:50–13:51, 18:21–19:24
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 07:50–13:51, 18:21–19:24 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average 07:50–13:51, 18:21–19:24 |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 07:50–16:33, 18:21–19:24 |
Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Swati until 13:16, Vishakha from 13:16; tithi Shukla-shashti until 10:36, Shukla-saptami from 10:36; lagna Simha 05:21, Kanya 07:50, Tula 10:51, Vrischika 13:51, Dhanu 16:33, Makara 18:21, Kumbha 19:24
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Swati (until 13:16) — relief from all suffering; Vishakha (from 13:16) — loss of money; Saturday — decline of physical strength.
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Best day · score S = +7
The total of auspicious factors is high and there are no prohibitions: suitable for important undertakings.
Auspicious time begins after 10:36
Auspicious time ends by 13:16
+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 05:21–13:16+2 Yoga Brahma 05:21–00:03 (26.08)+2 Ravi Yoga 05:21–13:16+1 Anandadi: Siddhi 05:21–13:16+1 Auspicious nakshatra 05:21–13:16+1 Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 05:21–13:16+1 Auspicious tithi 10:36–05:23 (26.08)0 Adhika Masa0 Chaturmasya0 Tripushkar Yoga 13:16–05:23 (26.08)0 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 10:36–05:23 (26.08) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−3 Krakacha Yoga 05:21–10:36
| Summary | Unfavourable day — Anandadi: Utpata, Samvartaka Yoga Adhika Masa: not for weddings, housewarmings or major new undertakings; good for spiritual practice. |
|---|---|
| Month | Adhika Bhadrapada (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Pramadi (No. 47) · Shaka 2075 · Vikram 2210 more |
| Period | Adhika Masa · Chaturmasya |
At sunrise 05:23
| Tithi | 7Shukla-saptami (Bhadra, Indra) · until 08:25 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Vishakha, pada 3 (mixed, Indra and Agni, Jupiter) · until 11:53 more |
| Yoga | Indra (“Indra, lord”, auspicious) · until 21:20 more |
| Karana | Vanija (movable) · until 08:25 more |
| Vara | Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Tula (Libra) |
Changes during the day
| from 08:25 | tithi Shukla-ashtami |
|---|---|
| from 08:25 | karana Vishti |
| from 11:53 | nakshatra Anuradha |
| from 19:25 | karana Bava |
| from 21:20 | yoga Vaidhriti |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 04:42 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 05:23 |
| Noon | 12:31 |
| Sunset | 19:38 |
| End of twilight | 20:18 |
| Moonrise | 14:36 |
| Moonset | 21:35 |
| Day length | 14 h 15 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 4, average — 6, bad — 3
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 08:25 | from 11:53 |
|---|
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, Vishakha (05:23–11:53) is good for sowing, for root crops.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Anuradha (11:53–19:38) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
- Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 08:25–19:25: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Festivals and periods
- Adhika Masa
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Tripushkar Yoga 05:23–08:25
Samvartaka Yoga 05:23–08:25
Anandadi: Utpata 05:23–11:53 Anandadi: Mrityu 11:53–05:25 (27.08)
- Bhadra in heaven: 08:25–19:25; Bhadra Puchha 10:04–11:11; Bhadra Mukha 11:11–13:01
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 | 04:05–04:44 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:02–12:59 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:53–15:50 |
| Godhuli | 19:38–19:58 |
| Pradosha | 19:38–21:36 |
| Nishitha | 00:12–00:51 (27.08) |
| Amrita Kalam | 00:52–02:23 (27.08) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 17:51–19:38 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 12:30–14:17 |
| Gulika Kalam | 16:04–17:51 |
| Dur Muhurta | 17:44–18:41 |
| Varjyam | 15:42–17:14 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 07:46–08:25
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | average 07:46–08:25 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average 07:46–08:25 |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 07:46–08:25, 11:53–16:29, 18:17–19:20 |
Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Vishakha until 11:53, Anuradha from 11:53; tithi Shukla-saptami until 08:25, Shukla-ashtami from 08:25; lagna Simha 05:23, Kanya 07:46, Tula 10:47, Vrischika 13:47, Dhanu 16:29, Makara 18:17, Kumbha 19:20
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Vishakha (until 11:53) — loss of money; Anuradha (from 11:53) — loss of money. In general Anuradha is favourable, but not for the very first shaving, cutting or trimming of hair (“vapanam”); Sunday — physical well-being.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Shukla-ashtami 08:25–19:38: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Cautions:
- The Muhurta Chintamani warns: whoever shaves in Anuradha nakshatra 3 times a year puts their life in danger — frequent haircuts in this nakshatra are best avoided.
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Unfavourable day · score S = −5
A strict prohibition (a visible eclipse; Visha Yoga of the weekday, tithi and nakshatra; Amrita Siddhi turned to poison; Yamaghanta; the Anandadi yoga Mrityu) or a total score of -7 or lower: any new undertakings are best postponed.
Strict prohibition: Anandadi: Utpata
+2 Yoga Indra 05:23–21:20+1 Auspicious tithi 05:23–08:25+1 Auspicious nakshatra 11:53–05:25 (27.08)0 Adhika Masa0 Chaturmasya0 Tripushkar Yoga 05:23–08:25−1 Ashtami 08:25–05:25 (27.08)−2 Vishti (Bhadra) 08:25–19:25−3 Anandadi: Utpata 05:23–11:53−3 Samvartaka Yoga 05:23–08:25
| Summary | Avoid starting important matters — Vaidhriti, Kshaya tithi Adhika Masa: not for weddings, housewarmings or major new undertakings; good for spiritual practice. |
|---|---|
| Month | Adhika Bhadrapada (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Pramadi (No. 47) · Shaka 2075 · Vikram 2210 more |
| Period | Adhika Masa · Chaturmasya |
| Festivals | Masik Durgashtami |
At sunrise 05:25
| Tithi | 8Shukla-ashtami (Jaya, Vasus) · until 06:30 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Anuradha, pada 4 (soft, Mitra (Friend), Saturn) · until 10:47 more |
| Yoga | Vaidhriti (“without support, discord”, inauspicious) · until 18:50 more |
| Karana | Bava (movable) · until 06:30 more |
| Vara | Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Vrischika (Scorpio) |
Changes during the day
| from 06:30 | tithi Shukla-navami (kshaya: not present at any sunrise) |
|---|---|
| from 06:30 | karana Balava |
| from 10:47 | nakshatra Jyestha |
| from 17:39 | karana Kaulava |
| from 18:50 | yoga Vishkambha |
| from 04:52 (28.08) | tithi Shukla-dashami |
| from 04:52 (28.08) | karana Taitila |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 04:45 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 05:25 |
| Noon | 12:31 |
| Sunset | 19:36 |
| End of twilight | 20:16 |
| Moonrise | 16:08 |
| Moonset | 22:03 |
| Day length | 14 h 11 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 6, average — 4, bad — 3
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 06:30 | from 10:47 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Anuradha (05:25–10:47) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Jyestha (10:47–19:36) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Festivals and periods
Masik Durgashtami · Durga
The monthly Ashtami of Durga — the eighth day of the waxing Moon. Devotees fast and perform Durga Puja for protection and strength.
Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 08:25 (26.08)–06:30
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
- Adhika Masa
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 05:25–10:47 Ravi Yoga 10:47–05:27 (28.08)
Anandadi: Manasa 05:25–10:47 Anandadi: Padma 10:47–05:27 (28.08)
- Gandanta (nakshatra): 04:08–15:48 (28.08)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 04:06–04:46 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:02–12:59 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:52–15:49 |
| Godhuli | 19:36–19:55 |
| Pradosha | 19:36–21:34 |
| Nishitha | 00:11–00:51 (28.08) |
| Amrita Kalam | 01:28–03:01 (28.08) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 07:11–08:57 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 10:44–12:30 |
| Gulika Kalam | 14:17–16:03 |
| Dur Muhurta | 12:59–13:55, 15:49–16:46 |
| Varjyam | 16:11–17:44 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | no suitable window — see the prohibitions below |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | no suitable window — see the prohibitions below |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 05:25–16:25, 18:13–19:16 |
Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Anuradha until 10:47, Jyestha from 10:47; tithi Shukla-ashtami until 06:30, Shukla-navami from 06:30; lagna Simha 05:25, Kanya 07:42, Tula 10:43, Vrischika 13:44, Dhanu 16:25, Makara 18:13, Kumbha 19:16
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Anuradha (until 10:47) — loss of money. In general Anuradha is favourable, but not for the very first shaving, cutting or trimming of hair (“vapanam”); Jyestha (from 10:47) — loss (reduction) of landed property (real estate); Monday — clear, bright complexion.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Shukla-ashtami 05:25–06:30: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
- Shukla-navami 06:30–19:36: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
- Vaidhriti 05:25–18:50: auspicious undertakings, including haircuts, are avoided during this yoga (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Cautions:
- The Muhurta Chintamani warns: whoever shaves in Anuradha nakshatra 3 times a year puts their life in danger — frequent haircuts in this nakshatra are best avoided.
- Jyeshtha: favourable for shaving according to the Muhurta Chintamani and B. V. Raman (the rating above follows the Kalaprakashika, where it is avoided).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
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: Vaidhriti, Kshaya tithi
+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 05:25–10:47+2 Ravi Yoga 10:47–05:27 (28.08)+1 Anandadi: Manasa 05:25–10:47+1 Auspicious nakshatra 05:25–10:47+1 Auspicious weekday0 Adhika Masa0 Chaturmasya−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 10:47–05:27 (28.08)−2 Rikta tithi 06:30–04:52 (28.08)−2 Kshaya tithi−3 Vaidhriti 05:25–18:50
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, Fierce or sharp nakshatra Adhika Masa: not for weddings, housewarmings or major new undertakings; good for spiritual practice. |
|---|---|
| Month | Adhika Bhadrapada (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Pramadi (No. 47) · Shaka 2075 · Vikram 2210 more |
| Period | Adhika Masa · Chaturmasya |
At sunrise 05:27
| Tithi | 10Shukla-dashami (Purna, Dharma) · until 03:33 (29.08) more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Jyestha, pada 4 (sharp, Indra (Leader of the Gods), Mercury) · until 09:58 more Gandamula |
| Yoga | Vishkambha (“prop, bolt”, inauspicious) · until 16:35 more |
| Karana | Taitila (movable) · until 16:10 more |
| Vara | Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Vrischika (Scorpio) |
Changes during the day
| from 09:58 | nakshatra Mula |
|---|---|
| from 16:10 | karana Gara |
| from 16:35 | yoga Priti |
| from 03:33 (29.08) | tithi Shukla-ekadashi |
| from 03:33 (29.08) | karana Vanija |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 04:47 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 05:27 |
| Noon | 12:31 |
| Sunset | 19:33 |
| End of twilight | 20:13 |
| Moonrise | 17:26 |
| Moonset | 22:50 |
| Day length | 14 h 06 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 1, average — 8, bad — 4
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise |
|---|
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 (05:27–09:58) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Mula (09:58–19:33) is good for sowing, for root crops.
Festivals and periods
- Adhika Masa
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Ravi Yoga all day
Krakacha Yoga 05:27–03:33 (29.08) Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:33–05:29 (29.08)
Anandadi: Chhatra 09:58–05:29 (29.08) Anandadi: Mudgara 05:27–09:58
- Gandanta (nakshatra): 04:08–15:48
- Gandanta (tithi): 03:10–03:56 (29.08)
- Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Jyestha
- Surya Dagdha tithi: Shukla-dashami
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 04:08–04:47 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:02–12:58 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:51–15:47 |
| Godhuli | 19:33–19:53 |
| Pradosha | 19:33–21:32 |
| Nishitha | 00:11–00:51 (29.08) |
| Amrita Kalam | 03:11–04:45 (29.08) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 16:02–17:47 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 08:58–10:44 |
| Gulika Kalam | 12:30–14:16 |
| Dur Muhurta | 08:16–09:12, 23:31–00:11 (29.08) |
| Varjyam | none on this day |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 07:39–13:40, 18:09–19:12
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 07:39–13:40, 18:09–19:12 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average 07:39–13:40, 18:09–19:12 |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 07:39–16:21, 18:09–19:12 |
Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Jyestha until 09:58, Mula from 09:58; tithi Shukla-dashami; lagna Simha 05:27, Kanya 07:39, Tula 10:39, Vrischika 13:40, Dhanu 16:21, Makara 18:09, Kumbha 19:12
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Jyestha (until 09:58) — loss (reduction) of landed property (real estate); Mula (from 09:58) — ruin of the family; Tuesday — harm to longevity.
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 = −4
There is a mild prohibition (Amavasya, Krishna Chaturdashi, Bhadra on earth, Vyatipata, Vaidhriti, kshaya tithi, Sankranti, Ashubha Yoga) or the total score is -3 or lower: the day is unfavourable for important new matters, but suitable for fasting, prayer and everyday work.
+2 Ravi Yoga all day+1 Anandadi: Chhatra 09:58–05:29 (29.08)+1 Auspicious tithi 05:27–03:33 (29.08)0 Yoga Priti 16:35–05:29 (29.08)0 Adhika Masa0 Chaturmasya−1 Anandadi: Mudgara 05:27–09:58−1 Gandanta 05:27–15:48−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Surya Dagdha tithi 05:27–03:33 (29.08)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 05:27–09:58−3 Krakacha Yoga 05:27–03:33 (29.08)
| Summary | Favourable day — Ravi Yoga, Anandadi: Dhwaja; auspicious time — after 09:27 Adhika Masa: not for weddings, housewarmings or major new undertakings; good for spiritual practice. |
|---|---|
| Month | Adhika Bhadrapada (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Pramadi (No. 47) · Shaka 2075 · Vikram 2210 more |
| Period | Adhika Masa · Chaturmasya |
| Festivals | Padmini Ekadashi (Kamala) |
At sunrise 05:29
| Tithi | 11Shukla-ekadashi (Nanda, Rudra) · until 02:33 (30.08) more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Mula, pada 4 (sharp, Nirriti (Goddess of Destruction or Alakshmi), Ketu) · until 09:27 more Gandamula |
| Yoga | Priti (“love, affection”, auspicious) · until 14:36 more |
| Karana | Vanija (movable) · until 15:00 more |
| Vara | Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Dhanu (Sagittarius) |
Changes during the day
| from 09:27 | nakshatra Purva-Ashadha |
|---|---|
| from 14:36 | yoga Ayushman |
| from 15:00 | karana Vishti |
| from 02:33 (30.08) | tithi Shukla-dvadashi |
| from 02:33 (30.08) | karana Bava |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 04:49 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 05:29 |
| Noon | 12:30 |
| Sunset | 19:31 |
| End of twilight | 20:10 |
| Moonrise | 18:22 |
| Moonset | 23:57 |
| Day length | 14 h 02 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 3, average — 8, bad — 2
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 09:27 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Mula (05:29–09:27) is good for sowing, for root crops.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Ashadha (09:27–19:31) is good for root crops.
- Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 15:00–19:31: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Festivals and periods
Padmini Ekadashi (Kamala) · Purushottama (Vishnu)
The Ekadashi of the bright half of Adhika Masa — it occurs once every two or three years. Dedicated to Purushottama (Vishnu); fasting in the intercalary month is considered especially meritorious.
Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 03:33–02:33 (30.08)
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Parana (breaking the fast): 13:53–16:41 (30.08)
- Adhika Masa
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Ravi Yoga 05:29–09:27 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 02:33–05:30 (30.08)
Yamaghanta 05:29–09:27
Anandadi: Dhwaja 05:29–09:27 Anandadi: Shrivatsa 09:27–05:30 (30.08)
- Bhadra in the netherworld: 15:00–02:33 (30.08); Bhadra Puchha 19:39–20:48; Bhadra Mukha 20:48–22:43
- Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Mula
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 04:09–04:49 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:50–15:46 |
| Godhuli | 19:31–19:51 |
| Pradosha | 19:31–21:31 |
| Nishitha | 00:11–00:51 (30.08) |
| Amrita Kalam | 04:31–06:06 (30.08) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 12:30–14:15 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 07:14–08:59 |
| Gulika Kalam | 10:44–12:30 |
| Dur Muhurta | 12:02–12:58 |
| Varjyam | 07:53–09:27, 18:59–20:34 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average throughout the daytime
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | average throughout the daytime |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails | average 07:35–13:36, 18:06–19:08 |
| Cutting toenails | average throughout the daytime |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 09:27–16:17, 18:06–19:08 |
Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Mula until 09:27, Purva-Ashadha from 09:27; tithi Shukla-ekadashi; lagna Simha 05:29, Kanya 07:35, Tula 10:35, Vrischika 13:36, Dhanu 16:17, Makara 18:06, Kumbha 19:08
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Mula (until 09:27) — ruin of the family; Purva-Ashadha (from 09:27) — ruin of the family; Wednesday — favour of the authorities.
Cautions:
- Ekadashi: by custom, those who fast on this day do not cut their hair or shave.
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Favourable day · score S = +4
Auspicious factors outweigh inauspicious ones: ordinary matters can be started.
Auspicious time begins after 09:27
+2 Ravi Yoga 05:29–09:27+1 Anandadi: Dhwaja 05:29–09:27+1 Yoga Priti 05:29–14:36+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 05:29–02:33 (30.08)0 Adhika Masa0 Chaturmasya0 Yamaghanta 05:29–09:27 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Vishti (Bhadra) 15:00–02:33 (30.08)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 05:29–09:27
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 | Favourable day — Anandadi: Prajapati, Yoga Ayushman; auspicious time — after 09:17 Adhika Masa: not for weddings, housewarmings or major new undertakings; good for spiritual practice. |
|---|---|
| Month | Adhika Bhadrapada (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Pramadi (No. 47) · Shaka 2075 · Vikram 2210 more |
| Period | Adhika Masa · Chaturmasya |
At sunrise 05:30
| Tithi | 12Shukla-dvadashi (Bhadra, Sun (Ravi)) · until 01:55 (31.08) more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Purva-Ashadha, pada 4 (fierce, Varuna, Venus) · until 09:17 more |
| Yoga | Ayushman (“long-lived”, auspicious) · until 12:52 more |
| Karana | Bava (movable) · until 14:11 more |
| Vara | Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Dhanu (Sagittarius) |
Changes during the day
| from 09:17 | nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha |
|---|---|
| from 12:52 | yoga Saubhagya |
| from 14:11 | karana Balava |
| from 01:55 (31.08) | tithi Shukla-triodashi |
| from 01:55 (31.08) | karana Kaulava |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 04:51 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 05:30 |
| Noon | 12:30 |
| Sunset | 19:28 |
| End of twilight | 20:07 |
| Moonrise | 18:57 |
| Moonset | none |
| Day length | 13 h 57 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 0, average — 13, bad — 0
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 09:17 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Ashadha (05:30–09:17) is good for root crops.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Ashadha (09:17–19:28) is good for sowing.
Festivals and periods
- Adhika Masa
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Anandadi: Prajapati 05:30–09:17 Anandadi: Saumya 09:17–03:23 (31.08) Anandadi: Dhwanksha 03:23–05:32 (31.08)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 04:10–04:50 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:01–12:57 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:49–15:45 |
| Godhuli | 19:28–19:48 |
| Pradosha | 19:28–21:29 |
| Nishitha | 00:10–00:50 (31.08) |
| Amrita Kalam | 04:31–06:06, 03:01–04:37 (31.08) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 14:14–15:59 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 05:30–07:15 |
| Gulika Kalam | 09:00–10:45 |
| Dur Muhurta | 10:10–11:06, 15:45–16:41 |
| Varjyam | 17:20–18:57 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: good 09:17–13:32, 18:02–19:04
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 | good 09:17–13:32, 18:02–19:04 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails | average 07:31–19:28 |
| Cutting toenails | good 09:17–13:32, 18:02–19:04 |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 07:31–16:13, 18:02–19:04 |
Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Purva-Ashadha until 09:17, Uttara-Ashadha from 09:17; tithi Shukla-dvadashi; lagna Simha 05:30, Kanya 07:31, Tula 10:31, Vrischika 13:32, Dhanu 16:13, Makara 18:02, Kumbha 19:04
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Purva-Ashadha (until 09:17) — ruin of the family; Uttara-Ashadha (from 09:17) — improved health; Thursday — success.
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Favourable day · score S = +3
Auspicious factors outweigh inauspicious ones: ordinary matters can be started.
Auspicious time begins after 09:17
+1 Anandadi: Prajapati 05:30–09:17+1 Yoga Ayushman 05:30–12:52+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious nakshatra 09:17–05:32 (31.08)0 Adhika Masa0 Chaturmasya−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 05:30–09:17
| Summary | Best day — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Ravi Yoga; auspicious time — after 11:05 Adhika Masa: not for weddings, housewarmings or major new undertakings; good for spiritual practice. |
|---|---|
| Month | Adhika Bhadrapada (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Pramadi (No. 47) · Shaka 2075 · Vikram 2210 more |
| Period | Adhika Masa · Chaturmasya |
| Festivals | Pradosha Vrat |
At sunrise 05:32
| Tithi | 13Shukla-triodashi (Jaya, God of Love) · until 01:40 (01.09) more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Uttara-Ashadha, pada 4 (fixed, Vishva-Deva (All Gods), Sun) · until 09:28 more |
| Yoga | Saubhagya (“good fortune, marital happiness”, auspicious) · until 11:27 more |
| Karana | Kaulava (movable) · until 13:44 more |
| Vara | Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Makara (Capricorn) |
Changes during the day
| from 09:28 | nakshatra Shravana |
|---|---|
| from 11:27 | yoga Shobhana |
| from 13:44 | karana Taitila |
| from 01:40 (01.09) | tithi Shukla-chaturdashi |
| from 01:40 (01.09) | karana Gara |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 04:53 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 05:32 |
| Noon | 12:30 |
| Sunset | 19:26 |
| End of twilight | 20:05 |
| Moonrise | 19:18 |
| Moonset | 01:20 |
| Day length | 13 h 53 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 10, average — 0, bad — 3
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 09:28 |
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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 (05:32–09:28) is good for sowing.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Shravana (09:28–19:26) 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, 19:26–21:27
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
- Adhika Masa
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Ravi Yoga 09:28–05:34 (01.09) Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 09:28–05:34 (01.09)
Anandadi: Kaladanda 05:32–11:05 Anandadi: Dhumra 11:05–05:34 (01.09)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 04:12–04:52 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:01–12:57 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:48–15:43 |
| Godhuli | 19:26–19:46 |
| Pradosha | 19:26–21:27 |
| Nishitha | 00:10–00:50 (01.09) |
| Amrita Kalam | 23:23–01:02 (01.09) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 10:45–12:29 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 15:57–17:41 |
| Gulika Kalam | 07:17–09:01 |
| Dur Muhurta | 08:19–09:15, 12:57–13:52 |
| Varjyam | 13:33–15:12 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: good 07:27–13:28, 17:58–19:00
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | good 07:27–13:28, 17:58–19:00 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails | average throughout the daytime |
| Cutting toenails | good 07:27–13:28, 17:58–19:00 |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 07:27–16:09, 17:58–19:00 |
Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha until 09:28, Shravana from 09:28; tithi Shukla-triodashi; lagna Simha 05:32, Kanya 07:27, Tula 10:27, Vrischika 13:28, Dhanu 16:09, Makara 17:58, Kumbha 19:00
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Uttara-Ashadha (until 09:28) — improved health; Shravana (from 09:28) — bodily development (physical growth); 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
Best day · score S = +8
The total of auspicious factors is high and there are no prohibitions: suitable for important undertakings.
Auspicious time begins after 11:05
+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 09:28–05:34 (01.09)+2 Ravi Yoga 09:28–05:34 (01.09)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 05:32–09:28+1 Yoga Saubhagya 05:32–11:27+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 05:32–01:40 (01.09)0 Adhika Masa0 Chaturmasya−1 Anandadi: Kaladanda 05:32–11:05
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
Patron: Shridhara; Aditya — Indra. Full moon in nakshatra Shravana. Ritu: Varsha.
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: Prabhava (No. 1)
Shaka Samvat 2075 · Vikram Samvat 2210 · Kali Yuga 5254
Next year — Ananda, from the new moon before Ugadi (the start of Chaitra) 12.04.2154
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: Bhadra. Deity: Sun (Ravi).
The Sun (Ravi) rules the twelfth lunar day and this period is auspicious for religious ceremonies, lighting the sacred fire and performing one's duties.
Meaning: 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)
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.
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: 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.
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): 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 Mula
For pruning and uprooting; plowing and watering are allowed, but nothing else.
Shukla-dvadashi
neutral
no pruning or felling
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.
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.
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.
“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.
“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.
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 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.
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 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.
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 — unfavourable 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.
0 — does not affect the haircut rating
+1 — favourable 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.
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.
The four months from Devshayani to Devutthana Ekadashi, when “Vishnu sleeps”: a time for vows; weddings and housewarmings are not held.
The Moon in an ugra or tikshna nakshatra: a time for harsh deeds, not for auspicious undertakings.
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: Jaya. Deity: God of Love.
The thirteenth lunar day is ruled by the God of love, which is favorable for establishing friendly relations, sensual pleasures, as well as celebrations.
Meaning: 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)
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.
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: 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 Purva-Ashadha
For pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else.
Shukla-triodashi
no pruning or felling
not good for sowing seeds, 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
“Empty” tithi (the 4th, 9th or 14th): whatever is begun bears no fruit; suitable for removal, demolition and overcoming obstacles.
Group: Rikta. Deity: Kali.
Kali rules the fourteenth lunar day and promotes destruction, appeal to elementals (forces of nature, elements) and spirits.
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
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.
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: 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 Uttara-Ashadha
Planting and sowing are allowed.
Shukla-chaturdashi
not good for sowing seeds, for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
sowing seeds, 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.
The yoga of “accomplishing all aims”: an auspicious combination of weekday and nakshatra (each day has its own 3–7 nakshatras). Good for any new undertaking; exceptions: Thu + Pushya is not used for weddings, Tue + Ashwini for housewarmings, Sat + Rohini for travel.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
The time of Vishti Karana — halves of the 4th, 8th, 11th and 15th tithis of the bright half and of the 3rd, 7th, 10th and 14th of the dark half of the month. Auspicious activities are not begun during Bhadra; its strength depends on where it resides: on earth it is most harmful, while in heaven or in the netherworld the harm is mitigated (according to a verse of the Muhurta Chintamani, there it even portends good fortune and gain).
“Mouth” of Bhadra — the most dangerous 5 ghatis (2 hours) of Bhadra; nothing important is done at this time.
“Tail” of Bhadra — the last 3 ghatis (1 h 12 min) of one of its praharas; considered an acceptable time if Bhadra cannot be avoided (for example, for Holika Dahan).
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Rahu (a different segment for each weekday). No new work, journeys or deals are started; whatever was begun earlier may be continued.
How it is calculated: following the South Indian tradition (Tamil Nadu, Kerala), as Drik Panchang does — the daytime from sunrise to sunset (upper limb of the disc, with refraction) is divided into 8 parts, and Rahu Kalam is part 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 — unfavourable for a haircut
The Moon in a fixed, soft, light or movable nakshatra — favourable for activities of its type.
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.
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: Purna. Deity: Vishvedevas.
Vishvedevas rule the full moon and protect the peace of mind and the performance of austerities.
Meaning: Listener
Symbol: Ear (listener), three footprints (Vishnu's steps), trident
Deity: Shri Vishnu
Type: movable (chara, chala) — For journeys and moving house, buying vehicles, gardening, quick and temporary changes.
Vimshottari lord: Moon
Shakti: bind together (three worlds, i.e. all)
Auspicious: 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.
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 Shravana
Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result.
according to the Indian tradition: Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result (planting or sowing is not allowed).
Purnima
sowing seeds, any undertakings
digging, plowing, planting trees
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 3 (Mon 2, Sat 3, Fri 4, Wed 5, Thu 6, Tue 7, Sun 8).
Another tradition — Kala Vela: the eighth parts of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order starting from the lord of the day, while the eighth part, the last before sunset, is “empty”, without a lord; in this tradition it is given to Rahu — today {y} (on Sundays it coincides with the calculation above).
Yet another tradition — printed panchangas: a nominal day of 6:00–18:00, so Rahu Kalam always falls at the same clock time — today 09:00–10:30; if the nominal 6:00–18:00 day is counted in local mean time — 09:29–10:59 by the clock. Far from India this is a rough approximation.
Using the rising and setting of the centre of the disc without refraction (old Siddhantic panchangas): {x}.
At night Rahu Kalam is usually not reckoned (the translator of the Kalaprakashika, 1917: “it occurs only in the daytime”); a few divide the night into 8 parts as well, but there is no generally accepted order of the night parts. In North India, Choghadiya is more often consulted to choose the hour.
One-eighth of the daytime associated with Yama: unfavourable for new undertakings and journeys.
How it is calculated: the eighths of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day; Yamaganda (Yamaghantaka) is Jupiter’s portion, today part 6. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 13:30–15:00.
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Gulika (the son of Saturn). Whatever is begun at this time tends to repeat, so funerals are not held and loans are not taken during Gulika; important new undertakings are usually avoided.
How it is calculated: Saturn’s portion among the eighths of the daytime (planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day), today part 1. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 06:00–07:30. According to a note by the translator of the Kalaprakashika, Gulika is not considered inauspicious: it is even good for reaping, gathering grain, trade, medical treatment, repaying debts and a number of other activities; the view that whatever is begun during Gulika will repeat itself is a popular (mainly Tamil) belief.
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Tuesday or Saturday — the days of the harsh (krura) planets Mars and Saturn.
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: 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.
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 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-pratipat
digging, plowing, planting trees
planting and sowing are allowed (long-term result)
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 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.
Began on a Sunday: the “illness” Panchaka — people guard their health and do not start medical treatment or journeys.
The Moon in Kumbha or Mina (from the middle of Dhanishtha to the end of Revati). During these five nakshatras people do not travel south, gather firewood or grass, lay a roof or build a bed; cremation is performed with a special rite.
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
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: 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: 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: 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: 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.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): field work, planting rice, grain, trees or flowers
plants of the day: watery vegetables such as cucumbers and zucchini, water-loving plants such as rice
nakshatra Shatabhisha
Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result.
according to the Indian tradition: Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result (planting or sowing is not allowed).
Krishna-dvitya
planting and sowing are allowed (long-term result)
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-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.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Group: Jaya. Deity: Vishnu.
Vishnu rules the third day of the waning moon. It is a good time for cutting hair, nails, shaving and other cosmetic procedures. You can start any important business.
Inauspicious: portends trouble and hindrances; if necessary, the first 6 ghatis (about 2 h 24 min) are skipped.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
Deity: Yama
Bhadra — the most inauspicious karana: weddings, journeys, purchases and any auspicious undertakings are avoided during it. It suits only harsh deeds: fighting enemies, demolition, removing obstacles.
A karana is half a tithi; there are 60 of them in a lunar month.
Lord: 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 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 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 — unfavourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Vishti Karana with the Moon in Karka, Simha, Kumbha or Mina: Bhadra resides on earth (bhu-loka) and is especially harmful.
Group: Rikta. Deity: Yama.
The ruler of the fourth day of the waning Moon is Yama. Important matters should not be started. It is possible to conduct military maneuvers, remove obstacles and destroy something.
Meaning: First Blessed (foot, leg)
Symbol: Head of red bed, two-faced man, swords
Deity: Aja Ekapad - sunbeam or lightning strike
Type: fierce (ugra, krura) — For destructive and dangerous tasks: demolition, work with fire and weapons, disputes; unsuitable for other auspicious undertakings (the exception is weddings: Magha is among the nakshatras for marriage).
Vimshottari lord: Jupiter
Shakti: ignite and kindle the fire of spiritual search
Auspicious: good and religious deeds, starting work, helping people.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
Deity: Brahma
Auspicious: religious rites, study, spiritual and charitable work.
A karana is half a tithi; there are 60 of them in a lunar month.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): doing work related to water and earth - plowing and sowing, planting flowers and trees
plants of the day: climbers, plants that depend on others and adapt quickly, all leafy greens
nakshatra Purva-Bhadra
For pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else.
Krishna-chaturti
for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
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.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Group: Purna. Deity: Soma.
The fifth day of the waning moon is owned by Soma, who patronizes medicine, surgery and cleansing the body of poisons. You can begin other important things.
Meaning: Later blessed (foot, leg)
Symbol: Part of the red bed for legs (foot), twins
Deity: Ahirbudhyana (Serpent of the Deep - Milky Way under the horizon)
Type: fixed (dhruva, sthira) — For what is firm and lasting: laying house foundations, housewarming, planting, weddings, taking office, long-term projects.
Vimshottari lord: Saturn
Shakti: give rain (nourishment and stability)
Auspicious: lasting and long-term matters, laying foundations and building, vows.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): sowing, planting flowers and trees
plants of the day: plants with large sweet fruits, or with fleshy (voluminous) stems and leaves
nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra
Planting and sowing are allowed.
Krishna-panchami
any undertakings
No pruning; planting flowers, soaking and the like are allowed.
according to the Indian tradition: No pruning; planting flowers, soaking seeds and the like are allowed.
plowing the ground
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
“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.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
A tithi “burnt” by the Sun in its current sign (the Sun in Dhanu or Mina — the 2nd, in Vrishabha or Kumbha — the 4th, in Mesha or Karka — the 6th, in Mithuna or Kanya — the 8th, in Simha or Vrischika — the 10th, in Tula or Makara — the 12th): unfavourable for new undertakings.
Group: Nanda. Deity: Kartikeya.
Kartikeya presides over the sixth day of the waning moon, favoring coronations (taking office), establishing new friendships, carrying out festivals and performances.
Meaning: Rich, prosperous
Symbol: Fish (sometimes a couple) or drum
Deity: Pushan (Prosperous)
Type: soft (mridu, maitra) — For arts and music, friendship and love, new clothes and jewellery, weddings and festivals.
Vimshottari lord: Mercury
Shakti: nourish (satiate at the expense of its abundance)
Inauspicious: disputes and pain; the first 5 ghatis (about 2 h) are skipped.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): planting flowers and trees; digging the ground is not very favorable; do not prune and the like
plants of the day: flowers, ornamental plants
nakshatra Revati
No pruning; planting flowers, soaking and the like are allowed.
according to the Indian tradition: No pruning; planting flowers, soaking seeds and the like are allowed.
Krishna-shashti
plowing the ground
Soaking seeds is allowed, but not planting or sowing.
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.
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.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
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
Inauspicious: difficulties and obstacles; the first 6 ghatis (about 2 h 24 min) are skipped.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): working in the field, planting flowers and trees, sowing, making a pond and a well; do not plow
plants of the day: slow-growing, long-lived, dense, heavy, sturdy plants
nakshatra Ashwini
Soaking seeds is allowed, but not planting or sowing.
Krishna-saptami
soaking seeds is allowed, digging the ground
For pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else.
“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.
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: 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
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.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): planting trees, sowing grain crops
plants of the day: laurel, spices, for example hot peppers
nakshatra Bharani
For pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else.
Krishna-ashtami
tillage and sowing are forbidden
Planting and sowing are not allowed, but everyday routine tasks may be carried out.
“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.
“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.
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
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
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.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): field work, planting rice, grain, trees or flowers
plants of the day: watery vegetables such as cucumbers and zucchini, water-loving plants such as rice
nakshatra Krittika
Planting and sowing are not allowed, but everyday routine tasks may be carried out.
Krishna-navami
for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Group: Purna. Deity: Dharma.
The tenth day of the waning moon is protected by Dharma, which favors virtuous deeds, religious events, spiritual practices, as well as other pious activities. You can start any important work.
Meaning: Red (an epithet of the star Aldebaran)
Symbol: Wagon, rarely: temple, banyan, incense, sandalwood
Deity: Prajapati (Brahma - Creator)
Type: fixed (dhruva, sthira) — For what is firm and lasting: laying house foundations, housewarming, planting, weddings, taking office, long-term projects.
Vimshottari lord: Moon
Shakti: give growth (prosperity, fertility)
Auspicious: everything lasting — foundations, building, planting, long-term commitments.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): 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 Rohini
Planting and sowing are allowed.
Krishna-dashami
any undertakings
+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.
A single tithi touches three consecutive days (a long tithi that prevails at two sunrises): unfavourable for weddings and important undertakings.
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): doing work related to water and earth - plowing and sowing, planting flowers and trees
plants of the day: climbers, plants that depend on others and adapt quickly, all leafy greens
nakshatra Mrigashirsha
No pruning; planting flowers, soaking and the like are allowed.
according to the Indian tradition: No pruning; planting flowers, soaking seeds and the like are allowed.
Krishna-dashami
any undertakings
plowing, pruning and weeding
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
0 — does not affect the haircut rating
−1 — inauspicious sign for a haircut
according to the Kalaprakashika: “ruin of the family”
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: 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): sowing, planting flowers and trees
plants of the day: plants with large sweet fruits, or with fleshy (voluminous) stems and leaves
nakshatra Ardra
For pruning and uprooting; plowing and watering are allowed, but nothing else.
Krishna-ekadashi
plowing, 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.
An additional auspicious combination of weekday and nakshatra, not given in all panchangas: Sun — Mula, Mon — Dhanishtha, Tue — Uttara Bhadrapada, Wed — Krittika, Thu — Punarvasu, Fri — Purva Phalguni, Sat — Swati.
−1 — 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: Successful, magnificent, two for riches
Symbol: Arrow or quiver of arrows, rarely: rainbow
Deity: Aditi
Type: movable (chara, chala) — For journeys and moving house, buying vehicles, gardening, quick and temporary changes.
Vimshottari lord: Jupiter
Shakti: give the gaining of profit (property, wealth), growth
Especially auspicious: success in any undertaking, study and spiritual practice.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): planting flowers and trees; digging the ground is not very favorable; do not prune and the like
plants of the day: flowers, ornamental plants
nakshatra Punarvasu
Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result.
according to the Indian tradition: Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result (planting or sowing is not allowed).
Krishna-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
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
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: 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.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): working in the field, planting flowers and trees, sowing, making a pond and a well; do not plow
plants of the day: slow-growing, long-lived, dense, heavy, sturdy plants
nakshatra Pushya
Soaking seeds is allowed, but not planting or sowing.
Krishna-trayodashi
no pruning or felling
for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
The Moon in Pushya, the best of the nakshatras for new undertakings (except weddings).
The Sun moves into a new sign: a time for holy baths, dana and worship of the Sun, but not for new undertakings.
“Omitted” tithi, lying entirely between two sunrises and touching neither of them (avama day): unfavourable for new undertakings.
14th tithi of the waning Moon, the eve of the new moon: unfavourable for new undertakings; a day of Shiva (Masik Shivaratri).
The nitya yoga of “calamity” is in force for most of the day: worldly undertakings are postponed, but the day is good for holy baths, dana, japa and ancestor rites.
Group: Purna. Deity: Pitris (ancestors).
The Pitris (ancestors) rule the new moon; this period is suitable for rites honoring the ancestors (shraddha, tarpana), for pacifying the mind and performing austerities.
Meaning: Wrapping around (like a snake), hugging
Symbol: Curled snake
Deity: Naga - the lord of snakes (Sharpa)
Type: sharp (tikshna, daruna) — For drastic actions: surgery, severing ties, taming, exorcism, fighting diseases and enemies; unsuitable for other auspicious undertakings (the exception is weddings: Mula is among the nakshatras for marriage).
Vimshottari lord: Mercury
Shakti: cause suffering with poison, paralyze
Auspicious: comfort and convenience, purchases, home improvement, any auspicious deeds.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
Deity: Vrisha (the sacred bull)
Inauspicious for new undertakings. Good for work with cattle, worship of cows and rites for the ancestors (shraddha).
A karana is half a tithi; there are 60 of them in a lunar month.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): planting trees, sowing grain crops
plants of the day: laurel, spices, for example hot peppers
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
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
New moon: a day of the ancestors (shraddha, tarpana) and of spiritual practice, unfavourable for worldly undertakings.
Patron: Hrishikesha; Aditya — Vivasvan. Full moon in nakshatra Purva or Uttara Bhadrapada. Ritu: Varsha.
Adhika Masa (intercalary month, also called Purushottama Masa or Mala Masa) — a lunar month during which the Sun does not pass into a new sign; it takes the name of the following month with the prefix “Adhika”, and the month after it is called “Nija” (true). In an Adhika month the annual festivals are not observed (they move to the Nija month; the exception is Ganga Dussehra, which in a year with Adhika Jyeshtha is celebrated in the intercalary month), weddings are not held, upanayana, housewarming and the laying of a house foundation are not performed, and no major undertakings are begun. Monthly observances — Ekadashis (Padmini and Parama), Pradosha, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri — are kept as usual, and the month itself is dedicated to Purushottama (Vishnu) and is especially good for japa, reading sacred texts, fasting and dana.
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
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.
Deity: Vayu (Marut)
Fixed, but auspicious: good for auspicious ceremonies, offerings and homa, work for prosperity and livelihood.
A karana is half a tithi; there are 60 of them in a lunar month.
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 Magha
For pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else.
Shukla-pratipat
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.
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable 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.
An intercalary lunar month: not for weddings, housewarmings or major new undertakings; good for spiritual practice.
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): unfavorable for planting seeds, flowers and trees or for working in the field (favorable for fighting pests or pruning something)
plants of the day: onions, garlic and thorny plants, plants that actively defend themselves
nakshatra Purva-Phalguni
For pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else.
Shukla-dvitya
planting and sowing are allowed (long-term result)
A coincidence of the weekday (Sun, Tue or Sat), a Bhadra tithi (2, 7 or 12) and a “tripada” nakshatra (Krittika, Punarvasu, Uttara Phalguni, Vishakha, Uttara Ashadha, Purva Bhadrapada). The result of whatever is begun repeats three times: good for purchases and investments, bad for losses, loans, surgery and funerals.
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Group: Jaya. Deity: Vishnu.
Vishnu rules the third lunar day. It is a suitable time for cutting hair, nails, shaving and other cosmetic procedures. You can begin any important business.
Meaning: Following red
Symbol: Half of the bed under the feet (foot)
Deity: Aryaman (Lord of Hospitality)
Type: fixed (dhruva, sthira) — For what is firm and lasting: laying house foundations, housewarming, planting, weddings, taking office, long-term projects.
Vimshottari lord: Sun
Shakti: accumulate and prosper through alliances
Especially auspicious: success of undertakings, gaining knowledge and receiving initiations.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): 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 Uttara-Phalguni
Planting and sowing are allowed.
Shukla-tritya
any undertakings
felling trees, for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
Soaking seeds is allowed, but not planting or sowing.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Group: Rikta. Deity: Yama.
The ruler of the fourth lunar day is Yama. Important matters should not be started. It is possible to conduct military maneuvers, remove obstacles and destroy something.
Meaning: Hand, fist
Symbol: Palm or fist
Deity: Savitar (Animating, Awakening)
Type: light (kshipra, laghu) — For quick matters: trade, healing, study, travel, purchases and starting a business.
Vimshottari lord: Moon
Shakti: give the obtaining of what you want with your own hands, dexterity
Auspicious (in some traditions — especially auspicious): study, practice, mastering new things — anything achieved through effort.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): sowing, planting flowers and trees
plants of the day: plants with large sweet fruits, or with fleshy (voluminous) stems and leaves
nakshatra Hasta
Soaking seeds is allowed, but not planting or sowing.
Shukla-chaturti
felling trees, for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
do not fell trees, any undertakings
No pruning; planting flowers, soaking and the like are allowed.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Especially auspicious: any auspicious deeds and ceremonies.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
Group: Purna. Deity: Soma.
The fifth lunar day is owned by Soma, who patronizes medicine, surgery and cleansing the body of poisons. You can begin other important things.
Meaning: Brilliant, clear
Symbol: Pearl or brilliant jewel
Deity: Tvashtri (Heavenly Architect) or Vishwakarma (Vastu God)
Type: soft (mridu, maitra) — For arts and music, friendship and love, new clothes and jewellery, weddings and festivals.
Vimshottari lord: Mars
Shakti: accumulate brilliant qualities (receive well-deserved respect)
what to do (Tibetan tradition): 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 Chitra
No pruning; planting flowers, soaking and the like are allowed.
Shukla-panchami
do not fell trees, any undertakings
plowing the ground
Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result.
according to the Indian tradition: Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result (planting or sowing is not allowed).
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Group: Nanda. Deity: Kartikeya.
Kartikeya presides on the sixth lunar day, favoring coronations (taking office), establishing new friendships, celebrating holidays and performances.
Meaning: Sword
Symbol: Sword, also sprout or coral
Deity: Waiu (Wind)
Type: movable (chara, chala) — For journeys and moving house, buying vehicles, gardening, quick and temporary changes.
Vimshottari lord: Rahu
Shakti: scatter like air, move, convert
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): 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 Swati
Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result.
according to the Indian tradition: Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result (planting or sowing is not allowed).
Shukla-shashti
plowing the ground
soaking seeds is allowed, farming
Planting and sowing are not allowed, but everyday routine tasks may be carried out.
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: Bhadra. Deity: Indra.
The seventh lunar day is ruled by Indra and this favors the start of travel, the purchase of vehicles, as well as other matters where movement is a characteristic feature.
Meaning: Forked branch (also called Radha - gift)
Symbol: Triumphal arch for marriage, potter's wheel
Deity: Indra and Agni
Type: mixed (mishra, sadharana) — For everyday and routine tasks, work with fire and metal; it is better not to begin important new matters.
Vimshottari lord: Jupiter
Shakti: achieve (many and different goals, fruits)
what to do (Tibetan tradition): planting trees, sowing grain crops
plants of the day: laurel, spices, for example hot peppers
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
No pruning; planting flowers, soaking and the like are allowed.
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.
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Group: Jaya. Deity: Vasus.
The ruler of the eighth lunar day is Vasu, which favors the beginning of military operations, the construction of defenses and fortifications.
Meaning: Following Radha, success
Symbol: Lotus flower, row, furrow or rut
Deity: Mitra (Friend)
Type: soft (mridu, maitra) — For arts and music, friendship and love, new clothes and jewellery, weddings and festivals.
Vimshottari lord: Saturn
Shakti: give worship (whence abundance and honor, worthy relationships and popularity)
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 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
For pruning and uprooting; plowing and watering are allowed, but nothing else.
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Group: Purna. Deity: Dharma.
The tenth lunar day is patronized by Dharma, which favors virtuous deeds, religious events, spiritual practices, as well as other pious activities. You can start any important work.
Meaning: 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)
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 Jyestha
For pruning and uprooting; plowing and watering are allowed, but nothing else.
Shukla-dashami
any undertakings
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Group: Nanda. Deity: Rudra.
The ruler of the eleventh lunar day is Rudra, which is favorable for fasting and religious (spiritual) activities. Remembering the Supreme Deity will give especially positive results.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): 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 Mula
For pruning and uprooting; plowing and watering are allowed, but nothing else.
Shukla-ekadashi
pruning and weeding
For pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
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 Purva-Ashadha
For pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else.
Shukla-dvadashi
neutral
Planting and sowing are allowed.
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 Uttara-Ashadha
Planting and sowing are allowed.
Shukla-triodashi
no pruning or felling
Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result.
according to the Indian tradition: Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result (planting or sowing is not allowed).