August 2196 falls, in the lunar calendar (amanta), within the months Shravana (until 23.08), Bhadrapada (from 24.08). Periods: all month — Chaturmasya. Major festivals: 8.08 Raksha Bandhan; 16.08 Krishna Janmashtami; 27.08 Ganesha Chaturthi.
Icons this month (23)
How to read the calendar
Cell colour — the day’s rating for new undertakings: maroon — best days, green — favourable, light — ordinary, grey — avoid starting important matters, pink — unfavourable. The circle shows the tithi number at sunrise (outlined — waxing Moon, filled — waning); top right — the nakshatra at sunrise and its type icon. Click a day to open the full panchanga of the day.
Best days
- 3.08 Wed — Amrita Siddhi Yoga, Yoga Brahma, Ravi Yoga
Anuradha (soft): for arts and music, friendship and love, new clothes and jewellery, weddings and festivals. - 7.08 Sun — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Ravi Yoga, Anandadi: Amrita
Uttara-Ashadha (fixed): for what is firm and lasting: laying house foundations, housewarming, planting, weddings, taking office, long-term projects. - 8.08 Mon — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Anandadi: Siddhi, Auspicious nakshatra after 12:52
Shravana (movable): for journeys and moving house, buying vehicles, gardening, quick and temporary changes. - 17.08 Wed — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Anandadi: Siddhi, Yoga Dhruva after 17:13
Krittika (mixed): for everyday and routine tasks, work with fire and metal. - 26.08 Fri — Ravi Yoga, Anandadi: Shubha, Auspicious nakshatra after 09:11 until 14:51
Hasta (light): for quick matters: trade, healing, study, travel, purchases and starting a business.
Festivals
- 1.08 Mon Masik Durgashtami
- 1.08 Mon Shravana Somvar
- 4.08 Thu Shravana Putrada Ekadashi (Pavitra)
- 5.08 Fri Varalakshmi Vrat
- 6.08 Sat Shani Pradosha
- 8.08 Mon Raksha Bandhan
- 8.08 Mon Shravana Purnima (Narali Purnima)
- 8.08 Mon Shravana Somvar
- 12.08 Fri Kajari Teej
- 12.08 Fri Sankashti Chaturthi (Heramba)
- 16.08 Tue Krishna Janmashtami
- 16.08 Tue Kalashtami
- 17.08 Wed Janmashtami (Vaishnavas, ISKCON)
- 17.08 Wed Nandotsava, Dahi Handi
- 18.08 Thu Simha Sankranti
- 20.08 Sat Aja Ekadashi (Annada)
- 21.08 Sun Pradosha Vrat
- 22.08 Mon Masik Shivaratri
- 23.08 Tue Shravana Amavasya (Pithori, Pola)
- 23.08 Tue Bhaumvati Amavasya
- 26.08 Fri Hartalika Teej
- 26.08 Fri Chandra Darshan
- 27.08 Sat Ganesha Chaturthi
- 27.08 Sat Rishi Panchami
- 28.08 Sun Skanda Shashti
- 30.08 Tue Radha Ashtami
- 31.08 Wed Masik Durgashtami
Special muhurta yogas
- 3.08 Wed Amrita Siddhi Yoga 04:40–21:19
- 3.08 Wed Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:40–21:19
- 7.08 Sun Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:47–04:35 (08.08)
- 8.08 Mon Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day
- 9.08 Tue Dwipushkar Yoga 04:11–04:53 (10.08)
- 14.08 Sun Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 21:36–05:03 (15.08)
- 16.08 Tue Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 01:33–05:07 (17.08)
- 17.08 Wed Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day
- 20.08 Sat Tripushkar Yoga 01:10–05:14 (21.08)
- 21.08 Sun Tripushkar Yoga 05:14–12:12
- 21.08 Sun Ravi Pushya Yoga 23:17–05:16 (22.08)
- 21.08 Sun Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 23:17–05:16 (22.08)
- 22.08 Mon Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 05:16–20:51
- 23.08 Tue Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 05:18–18:03
- 27.08 Sat Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:46–05:28 (28.08)
- 29.08 Mon Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 02:56–05:32 (30.08)
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.
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
- 5.08 Fri — Vaidhriti, Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi), Fierce or sharp nakshatra
- 9.08 Tue — Anandadi: Utpata, Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi), Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
- 13.08 Sat — Rikta tithi, Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi), Panchaka
- 16.08 Tue — Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Hutashana Yoga, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
- 18.08 Thu — many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower), Sankranti day, Anandadi: Utpata (unfavourable day)
- 20.08 Sat — Hutashana Yoga, Fierce or sharp nakshatra, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
- 22.08 Mon — Vyatipata, Bhadra on earth, Krishna Chaturdashi
- 23.08 Tue — Krishna Chaturdashi, Kshaya tithi, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
- 27.08 Sat — Anandadi: Kana, Rikta tithi, Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi)
- 29.08 Mon — Yamaghanta, Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi), Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) (unfavourable day)
- 30.08 Tue — Vaidhriti, Vishti (Bhadra), Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
- 31.08 Wed — Krakacha Yoga, Rikta tithi, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
Sky this month
- 9.08 Full moon (Purnima) 01:55
- 18.08 Simha Sankranti 19:04 — the Sun enters Simha (Leo)
- 24.08 New moon (Amavasya) 02:05
- There are no eclipses this month.
Periods
- all month Chaturmasya
- 9.08 20:40 – 14.08 21:36 Agni Panchaka
Samvatsara and month
Durmukha (No. 30, “evil-faced, foul-mouthed”) — A year of harsh words: feuds and disputes, an average harvest; it is wise to guard one’s tongue. more
Northern samvatsara: Virodhikrit. Shaka Samvat 2118, Vikram Samvat 2253, Kali Yuga 5297.
Shravana (Nabhas) — The month of Shiva and the rains: Shravana Somvars (Mondays), Naga Panchami, Raksha Bandhan; in the dark half — Krishna Janmashtami. more
Bhadrapada (Nabhasya) — The month of Ganesha: Ganesha Chaturthi, Ananta Chaturdashi; the dark half is Pitru Paksha, the time of ancestor rites. more
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 | Favourable day — Yoga Shubha, Anandadi: Chhatra; auspicious time — after 08:55 |
|---|---|
| Month | Shravana (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Durmukha (No. 30) · Shaka 2118 · Vikram 2253 more |
| Period | Chaturmasya |
| Festivals | Masik Durgashtami · Shravana Somvar |
At sunrise 04:36
| Tithi | 8Shukla-ashtami (Jaya, Vasus) · until 20:18 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Swati, pada 2 (movable, Waiu (Wind), Rahu) · until 20:44 more |
| Yoga | Shubha (“goodness, happiness”, auspicious) · until 01:33 (02.08) more |
| Karana | Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 08:55 more |
| Vara | Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Tula (Libra) |
Changes during the day
| from 08:55 | karana Bava |
|---|---|
| from 20:18 | tithi Shukla-navami |
| from 20:18 | karana Balava |
| from 20:44 | nakshatra Vishakha |
| from 01:33 (02.08) | yoga Shukla |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 03:49 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 04:36 |
| Noon | 12:36 |
| Sunset | 20:34 |
| End of twilight | 21:21 |
| Moonrise | 14:34 |
| Moonset | 22:19 |
| Day length | 15 h 57 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 6, average — 5, bad — 2
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 20:18 |
|---|
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 (04:36–20:34) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
- Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 04:36–08:55: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Festivals and periods
Masik Durgashtami · Durga
The monthly Ashtami of Durga — the eighth day of the waxing Moon. Devotees fast and perform Durga Puja for protection and strength.
Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 21:41 (31.07)–20:18
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Shravana Somvar · Shiva
A Monday of the month of Shravana (here by the purnimanta reckoning, as in North India): a fast and abhisheka of Shiva with water and milk — special worship in the month of Shiva.
Rule: by weekday
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Ravi Yoga 20:44–04:38 (02.08)
Yamaghanta 20:44–04:38 (02.08)
Anandadi: Chhatra 04:36–20:44 Anandadi: Mitra 20:44–04:38 (02.08)
- Bhadra in the netherworld: 21:41 (31.07)–08:55; Bhadra Puchha 23:23 (31.07)–00:31; Bhadra Mukha 00:31–02:24
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 03:32–04:04 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:03–13:07 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 15:15–16:19 |
| Godhuli | 20:34–20:50 |
| Pradosha | 20:34–22:11 |
| Nishitha | 00:20–00:52 (02.08) |
| Amrita Kalam | 12:10–13:43 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 06:36–08:36 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 10:35–12:35 |
| Gulika Kalam | 14:35–16:35 |
| Dur Muhurta | 13:07–14:11, 16:19–17:23 |
| Varjyam | 02:20–03:56 (02.08) |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | no suitable window — see the prohibitions below |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | no suitable window — see the prohibitions below |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 04:36–06:25, 09:26–18:08, 19:55–20:18 |
Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Swati; tithi Shukla-ashtami until 20:18, Shukla-navami from 20:18; lagna Karka 04:36, Simha 06:25, Kanya 09:26, Tula 12:26, Vrischika 15:27, Dhanu 18:08, Makara 19:55
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Swati — relief from all suffering; Monday — clear, bright complexion.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Shukla-ashtami 04:36–20:18: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
- Shukla-navami 20:18–20:34: 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
Favourable day · score S = +3
Auspicious factors outweigh inauspicious ones: ordinary matters can be started.
Auspicious time begins after 08:55
+2 Yoga Shubha 04:36–01:33 (02.08)+1 Anandadi: Chhatra 04:36–20:44+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:36–20:44+1 Auspicious weekday0 Chaturmasya−1 Vishti (Bhadra) 04:36–08:55−1 Ashtami 04:36–20:18
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Ordinary day — pros: Ravi Yoga, Anandadi: Shrivatsa; cons: Rikta tithi, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn) |
|---|---|
| Month | Shravana (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Durmukha (No. 30) · Shaka 2118 · Vikram 2253 more |
| Period | Chaturmasya |
At sunrise 04:38
| Tithi | 9Shukla-navami (Rikta, Serpent (Naga)) · until 19:32 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Vishakha, pada 2 (mixed, Indra and Agni, Jupiter) · until 20:43 more |
| Yoga | Shukla (“bright, pure”, auspicious) · until 00:01 (03.08) more |
| Karana | Balava (movable) · until 07:51 more |
| Vara | Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Tula (Libra) |
Changes during the day
| from 07:51 | karana Kaulava |
|---|---|
| from 19:32 | tithi Shukla-dashami |
| from 19:32 | karana Taitila |
| from 20:43 | nakshatra Anuradha |
| from 00:01 (03.08) | yoga Brahma |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 03:51 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 04:38 |
| Noon | 12:36 |
| Sunset | 20:32 |
| End of twilight | 21:19 |
| Moonrise | 15:56 |
| Moonset | 22:50 |
| Day length | 15 h 54 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 0, average — 4, bad — 9
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 19:32 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Vishakha (04:38–20:32) is good for sowing, for root crops.
Festivals and periods
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Ravi Yoga all day
Krakacha Yoga 19:32–04:40 (03.08)
Anandadi: Shrivatsa 04:38–20:43 Anandadi: Vajra 20:43–04:40 (03.08)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 03:34–04:06 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:03–13:07 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 15:14–16:18 |
| Godhuli | 20:32–20:48 |
| Pradosha | 20:32–22:10 |
| Nishitha | 00:20–00:52 (03.08) |
| Amrita Kalam | 11:56–13:32 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 16:34–18:33 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 08:37–10:36 |
| Gulika Kalam | 12:35–14:34 |
| Dur Muhurta | 07:49–08:52, 23:47–00:20 (03.08) |
| Varjyam | 00:49–02:28 (03.08) |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 19:51–20:32
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | average 19:51–20:32 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average 19:51–20:32 |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 19:51–20:32 |
Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Vishakha; tithi Shukla-navami until 19:32, Shukla-dashami from 19:32; lagna Karka 04:38, Simha 06:21, Kanya 09:22, Tula 12:22, Vrischika 15:23, Dhanu 18:04, Makara 19:51
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Vishakha — loss of money; Tuesday — harm to longevity.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Shukla-navami 04:38–19:32: 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 = +1
Auspicious and inauspicious factors are balanced: a day for routine matters; important matters are best timed for favourable days.
+2 Ravi Yoga all day+1 Anandadi: Shrivatsa 04:38–20:43+1 Yoga Shukla 04:38–00:01 (03.08)0 Auspicious tithi 19:32–04:40 (03.08)0 Chaturmasya0 Krakacha Yoga 19:32–04:40 (03.08)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−2 Rikta tithi 04:38–19:32
| Summary | Best day — Amrita Siddhi Yoga, Yoga Brahma |
|---|---|
| Month | Shravana (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Durmukha (No. 30) · Shaka 2118 · Vikram 2253 more |
| Period | Chaturmasya |
At sunrise 04:40
| Tithi | 10Shukla-dashami (Purna, Dharma) · until 19:23 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Anuradha, pada 2 (soft, Mitra (Friend), Saturn) · until 21:19 more |
| Yoga | Brahma (“Brahma, sacred knowledge”, auspicious) · until 22:59 more |
| Karana | Taitila (movable) · until 07:23 more |
| Vara | Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Vrischika (Scorpio) |
Changes during the day
| from 07:23 | karana Gara |
|---|---|
| from 19:23 | tithi Shukla-ekadashi |
| from 19:23 | karana Vanija |
| from 21:19 | nakshatra Jyestha |
| from 22:59 | yoga Indra |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 03:53 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 04:40 |
| Noon | 12:36 |
| Sunset | 20:30 |
| End of twilight | 21:17 |
| Moonrise | 17:07 |
| Moonset | 23:32 |
| Day length | 15 h 50 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 9, average — 2, bad — 2
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 19:23 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Anuradha (04:40–20:30) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Festivals and periods
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Amrita Siddhi Yoga 04:40–21:19 Ravi Yoga 04:40–21:19 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:40–21:19
Anandadi: Saumya 04:40–21:19 Anandadi: Dhwanksha 21:19–04:42 (04.08)
- Gandanta (tithi): 18:59–19:48
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 03:35–04:07 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 15:13–16:17 |
| Godhuli | 20:30–20:46 |
| Pradosha | 20:30–22:08 |
| Nishitha | 00:20–00:52 (04.08) |
| Amrita Kalam | 10:40–12:18 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 12:35–14:34 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 06:39–08:37 |
| Gulika Kalam | 10:36–12:35 |
| Dur Muhurta | 12:03–13:07 |
| Varjyam | 03:11–04:52 (04.08) |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average throughout the daytime
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | average throughout the daytime |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails | average 04:40–19:23, 19:47–20:30 |
| Cutting toenails | average throughout the daytime |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 04:40–06:17, 09:18–18:00, 19:47–20:30 |
Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Anuradha; tithi Shukla-dashami until 19:23, Shukla-ekadashi from 19:23; lagna Karka 04:40, Simha 06:17, Kanya 09:18, Tula 12:18, Vrischika 15:19, Dhanu 18:00, Makara 19:47
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Anuradha — loss of money. In general Anuradha is favourable, but not for the very first shaving, cutting or trimming of hair (“vapanam”); Wednesday — favour of the authorities.
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
Best day · score S = +12
The total of auspicious factors is high and there are no prohibitions: suitable for important undertakings.
+4 Amrita Siddhi Yoga 04:40–21:19+2 Yoga Brahma 04:40–22:59+2 Ravi Yoga 04:40–21:19+1 Anandadi: Saumya 04:40–21:19+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:40–21:19+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 04:40–19:230 Chaturmasya
| Summary | Ordinary day — pros: Yoga Indra, Auspicious weekday; cons: Vishti (Bhadra), Fierce or sharp nakshatra |
|---|---|
| Month | Shravana (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Durmukha (No. 30) · Shaka 2118 · Vikram 2253 more |
| Period | Chaturmasya |
| Festivals | Shravana Putrada Ekadashi (Pavitra) |
At sunrise 04:42
| Tithi | 11Shukla-ekadashi (Nanda, Rudra) · until 19:49 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Jyestha, pada 2 (sharp, Indra (Leader of the Gods), Mercury) · until 22:28 more Gandamula |
| Yoga | Indra (“Indra, lord”, auspicious) · until 22:23 more |
| Karana | Vanija (movable) · until 07:32 more |
| Vara | Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Vrischika (Scorpio) |
Changes during the day
| from 07:32 | karana Vishti |
|---|---|
| from 19:49 | tithi Shukla-dvadashi |
| from 19:49 | karana Bava |
| from 22:23 | yoga Vaidhriti |
| from 22:28 | nakshatra Mula |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 03:55 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 04:42 |
| Noon | 12:36 |
| Sunset | 20:28 |
| End of twilight | 21:14 |
| Moonrise | 18:03 |
| Moonset | none |
| Day length | 15 h 46 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 1, average — 12, bad — 0
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 19:49 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Jyestha (04:42–20:28) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
- Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 07:32–19:49: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Festivals and periods
Shravana Putrada Ekadashi (Pavitra) · Vishnu
The Ekadashi of the bright half of Shravana: the fast is observed for the birth and well-being of children, and Vishnu is worshipped.
Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 19:23 (03.08)–19:49
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Parana (breaking the fast): 04:44–07:52 (05.08)
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Ravi Yoga 21:18–22:28
Anandadi: Kaladanda 04:42–22:28 Anandadi: Dhumra 22:28–04:44 (05.08)
- Bhadra in heaven: 07:32–19:49; Bhadra Puchha 12:29–13:42; Bhadra Mukha 13:42–15:45
- Gandanta (nakshatra): 16:08–04:50 (05.08)
- Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Jyestha
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 03:36–04:09 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:03–13:06 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 15:13–16:16 |
| Godhuli | 20:28–20:45 |
| Pradosha | 20:28–22:07 |
| Nishitha | 00:19–00:52 (05.08) |
| Amrita Kalam | 13:15–14:55 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 14:33–16:31 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 04:42–06:40 |
| Gulika Kalam | 08:38–10:37 |
| Dur Muhurta | 09:57–11:00, 16:16–17:19 |
| Varjyam | 03:11–04:52 |
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 04:42–06:14, 09:14–15:15, 19:43–20:28 |
| Cutting toenails | average throughout the daytime |
| Bathing, washing hair | average throughout the daytime |
Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Jyestha; tithi Shukla-ekadashi until 19:49, Shukla-dvadashi from 19:49; lagna Karka 04:42, Simha 06:14, Kanya 09:14, Tula 12:14, Vrischika 15:15, Dhanu 17:56, Makara 19:43
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Jyestha — loss (reduction) of landed property (real estate); Thursday — success.
Cautions:
- Ekadashi: by custom, those who fast on this day do not cut their hair or shave.
- Jyeshtha: favourable for shaving according to the Muhurta Chintamani and B. V. Raman (the rating above follows the Kalaprakashika, where it is avoided).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Ordinary day · score S = 0
Auspicious and inauspicious factors are balanced: a day for routine matters; important matters are best timed for favourable days.
+2 Yoga Indra 04:42–22:23+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 04:42–19:490 Chaturmasya−1 Anandadi: Kaladanda 04:42–22:28−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 04:42–22:28−2 Vishti (Bhadra) 07:32–19:49
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Avoid starting important matters — Vaidhriti, Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) |
|---|---|
| Month | Shravana (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Durmukha (No. 30) · Shaka 2118 · Vikram 2253 more |
| Period | Chaturmasya |
| Festivals | Varalakshmi Vrat |
At sunrise 04:44
| Tithi | 12Shukla-dvadashi (Bhadra, Sun (Ravi)) · until 20:45 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Mula, pada 1 (sharp, Nirriti (Goddess of Destruction or Alakshmi), Ketu) · until 00:07 (06.08) more Gandamula |
| Yoga | Vaidhriti (“without support, discord”, inauspicious) · until 22:11 more |
| Karana | Bava (movable) · until 08:13 more |
| Vara | Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Dhanu (Sagittarius) |
Changes during the day
| from 08:13 | karana Balava |
|---|---|
| from 20:45 | tithi Shukla-triodashi |
| from 20:45 | karana Kaulava |
| from 22:11 | yoga Vishkambha |
| from 00:07 (06.08) | nakshatra Purva-Ashadha |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 03:58 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 04:44 |
| Noon | 12:35 |
| Sunset | 20:26 |
| End of twilight | 21:12 |
| Moonrise | 18:44 |
| Moonset | 00:29 |
| Day length | 15 h 42 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 1, average — 12, bad — 0
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise |
|---|
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 (04:44–20:26) is good for sowing, for root crops.
Festivals and periods
Varalakshmi Vrat · Lakshmi
A fast and puja to Lakshmi, the “bestower of boons”, on the Friday before the full moon of Shravana. Married women pray for the well-being of the family; the vrat is especially widespread in South India.
Rule: by weekday
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:44–20:45
Anandadi: Sthira 04:44–00:07 (06.08) Anandadi: Vardhamana 00:07–04:46 (06.08)
- Gandanta (nakshatra): 16:08 (04.08)–04:50
- Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Mula
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 03:38–04:11 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:03–13:06 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 15:12–16:15 |
| Godhuli | 20:26–20:43 |
| Pradosha | 20:26–22:06 |
| Nishitha | 00:19–00:52 (06.08) |
| Amrita Kalam | 17:16–18:59 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 10:37–12:35 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 16:30–18:28 |
| Gulika Kalam | 06:41–08:39 |
| Dur Muhurta | 07:52–08:55, 13:06–14:09 |
| Varjyam | 22:24–00:07 (06.08) |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | no suitable window — see the prohibitions below |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | no suitable window — see the prohibitions below |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 04:44–06:10, 09:10–17:52, 19:39–20:26 |
Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Mula; tithi Shukla-dvadashi; lagna Karka 04:44, Simha 06:10, Kanya 09:10, Tula 12:11, Vrischika 15:11, Dhanu 17:52, Makara 19:39
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Mula — ruin of the family; Friday — universal respect.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Vaidhriti 04:44–20:26: auspicious undertakings, including haircuts, are avoided during this yoga (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Cautions:
- Friday: B. V. Raman advises against cutting nails (the rating above is the site’s summary, which uses the same weekdays for nails as for haircuts, so Friday counts as auspicious).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Avoid starting important matters · score S = −5
There is a mild prohibition (Amavasya, Krishna Chaturdashi, Bhadra on earth, Vyatipata, Vaidhriti, kshaya tithi, Sankranti, Ashubha Yoga) or the total score is -3 or lower: the day is unfavourable for important new matters, but suitable for fasting, prayer and everyday work.
Avoid starting important matters: Vaidhriti
+1 Anandadi: Sthira 04:44–00:07 (06.08)+1 Auspicious weekday0 Chaturmasya−1 Gandanta 04:44–04:50−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 04:44–00:07 (06.08)−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:44–20:45−3 Vaidhriti 04:44–22:11
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 tithi; cons: Fierce or sharp nakshatra, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn) |
|---|---|
| Month | Shravana (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Durmukha (No. 30) · Shaka 2118 · Vikram 2253 more |
| Period | Chaturmasya |
| Festivals | Shani Pradosha |
At sunrise 04:46
| Tithi | 13Shukla-triodashi (Jaya, God of Love) · until 22:08 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Purva-Ashadha, pada 1 (fierce, Varuna, Venus) · until 02:10 (07.08) more |
| Yoga | Vishkambha (“prop, bolt”, inauspicious) · until 22:20 more |
| Karana | Kaulava (movable) · until 09:24 more |
| Vara | Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Dhanu (Sagittarius) |
Changes during the day
| from 09:24 | karana Taitila |
|---|---|
| from 22:08 | tithi Shukla-chaturdashi |
| from 22:08 | karana Gara |
| from 22:20 | yoga Priti |
| from 02:10 (07.08) | nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 04:00 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 04:46 |
| Noon | 12:35 |
| Sunset | 20:24 |
| End of twilight | 21:09 |
| Moonrise | 19:12 |
| Moonset | 01:37 |
| Day length | 15 h 38 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 1, average — 9, bad — 3
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise |
|---|
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 (04:46–20:24) is good for root crops.
Festivals and periods
Shani Pradosha · Shiva
Pradosha on a Saturday. According to legend, Shiva drank the Halahala poison on a Saturday Trayodashi, so fasting on this day pacifies Shani (Saturn) and softens his harsh influence.
Rule: pradosha vyapini: 3 muhurtas after sunset, 20:24–22:04
the tithi covers the decisive time on both days — the day with greater coverage is chosen
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 22:08–04:47 (07.08) Ravi Yoga 02:10–04:47 (07.08)
Anandadi: Matanga 04:46–02:10 (07.08) Anandadi: Rakshasa 02:10–04:47 (07.08)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 03:39–04:12 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:03–13:06 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 15:11–16:14 |
| Godhuli | 20:24–20:41 |
| Pradosha | 20:24–22:04 |
| Nishitha | 00:19–00:52 (07.08) |
| Amrita Kalam | 20:58–22:42 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 08:40–10:37 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 14:32–16:29 |
| Gulika Kalam | 04:46–06:43 |
| Dur Muhurta | 04:46–05:48, 05:48–06:51 |
| Varjyam | 10:32–12:16 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 04:46–06:06, 09:06–15:07, 19:35–20:24
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | average 04:46–06:06, 09:06–15:07, 19:35–20:24 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails | bad throughout the daytime |
| Cutting toenails | average 04:46–06:06, 09:06–15:07, 19:35–20:24 |
| Bathing, washing hair | average throughout the daytime |
Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Purva-Ashadha; tithi Shukla-triodashi; lagna Karka 04:46, Simha 06:06, Kanya 09:06, Tula 12:07, Vrischika 15:07, Dhanu 17:48, Makara 19:35
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Purva-Ashadha — ruin of the family; Saturday — decline of physical strength.
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Ordinary day · score S = 0
Auspicious and inauspicious factors are balanced: a day for routine matters; important matters are best timed for favourable days.
+1 Anandadi: Matanga 04:46–02:10 (07.08)+1 Auspicious tithi 04:46–22:080 Chaturmasya−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 04:46–02:10 (07.08)
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, Ravi Yoga |
|---|---|
| Month | Shravana (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Durmukha (No. 30) · Shaka 2118 · Vikram 2253 more |
| Period | Chaturmasya |
At sunrise 04:47
| Tithi | 14Shukla-chaturdashi (Rikta, Kali) · until 23:53 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Uttara-Ashadha, pada 1 (fixed, Vishva-Deva (All Gods), Sun) · until 04:35 (08.08) more |
| Yoga | Priti (“love, affection”, auspicious) · until 22:45 more |
| Karana | Gara (movable) · until 10:58 more |
| Vara | Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Dhanu (Sagittarius) |
Changes during the day
| from 10:58 | karana Vanija |
|---|---|
| from 22:45 | yoga Ayushman |
| from 23:53 | tithi Purnima |
| from 23:53 | karana Vishti |
| from 04:35 (08.08) | nakshatra Shravana |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 04:02 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 04:47 |
| Noon | 12:35 |
| Sunset | 20:22 |
| End of twilight | 21:07 |
| Moonrise | 19:33 |
| Moonset | 02:51 |
| Day length | 15 h 34 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 2, average — 3, bad — 8
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise |
|---|
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 (04:47–20:22) is good for sowing.
- Shukla-chaturdashi 04:47–20:22: according to the Kalaprakashika, ploughing on Chaturdashi puts the owner’s life in danger.
Festivals and periods
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Ravi Yoga 04:47–04:35 (08.08) Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:47–04:35 (08.08)
Anandadi: Amrita 04:47–21:57 Anandadi: Musala 21:57–04:49 (08.08)
- Bhadra in the netherworld: 23:53–12:52 (08.08); Bhadra Puchha 08:21–09:39 (08.08); Bhadra Mukha 09:39–11:49 (08.08)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 03:40–04:14 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:03–13:06 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 15:10–16:12 |
| Godhuli | 20:22–20:39 |
| Pradosha | 20:22–22:03 |
| Nishitha | 00:19–00:52 (08.08) |
| Amrita Kalam | 21:32–23:18 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 18:25–20:22 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 12:35–14:31 |
| Gulika Kalam | 16:28–18:25 |
| Dur Muhurta | 18:17–19:19 |
| Varjyam | 10:58–12:44 |
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 04:47–06:02, 09:02–17:44, 19:31–20:22 |
Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha; tithi Shukla-chaturdashi; lagna Karka 04:47, Simha 06:02, Kanya 09:02, Tula 12:03, Vrischika 15:03, Dhanu 17:44, Makara 19:31
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Uttara-Ashadha — improved health; Sunday — physical well-being.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Shukla-chaturdashi 04:47–20:22: a Rikta and Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Best day · score S = +6
The total of auspicious factors is high and there are no prohibitions: suitable for important undertakings.
+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:47–04:35 (08.08)+2 Ravi Yoga 04:47–04:35 (08.08)+1 Anandadi: Amrita 04:47–21:57+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:47–04:35 (08.08)+1 Yoga Priti 04:47–22:450 Chaturmasya−2 Rikta tithi 04:47–23:53
| Summary | Best day — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Anandadi: Siddhi; auspicious time — after 12:52 |
|---|---|
| Month | Shravana (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Durmukha (No. 30) · Shaka 2118 · Vikram 2253 more |
| Period | Chaturmasya |
| Festivals | Raksha Bandhan · Shravana Purnima (Narali Purnima) · Shravana Somvar |
At sunrise 04:49
| Tithi | 15Purnima (Purna, Vishvedevas) · until 01:55 (09.08) more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Shravana, pada 1 (movable, Shri Vishnu, Moon) · until 07:15 (09.08) more |
| Yoga | Ayushman (“long-lived”, auspicious) · until 23:24 more |
| Karana | Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 12:52 more |
| Vara | Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Makara (Capricorn) |
Changes during the day
| from 12:52 | karana Bava |
|---|---|
| from 23:24 | yoga Saubhagya |
| from 01:55 (09.08) | tithi Krishna-pratipat |
| from 01:55 (09.08) | karana Balava |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 04:04 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 04:49 |
| Noon | 12:35 |
| Sunset | 20:19 |
| End of twilight | 21:04 |
| Moonrise | 19:48 |
| Moonset | 04:07 |
| Day length | 15 h 30 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 7, average — 4, bad — 2
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise |
|---|
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 (04:49–20:19) is good for sowing.
- Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 04:49–12:52: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Festivals and periods
Raksha Bandhan
Sisters tie a rakhi — a protective thread — on their brothers’ wrists and receive a promise of protection. The rite is performed in the afternoon (Aparahna), and always outside Bhadra. Upakarma, the changing of the sacred thread by brahmins, falls on the same day.
Rule: aparahna vyapini: the 4th fifth of the daytime, 14:07–17:13
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 23:53 (07.08)–01:55 (09.08)
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Shravana Somvar · Shiva
A Monday of the month of Shravana (here by the purnimanta reckoning, as in North India): a fast and abhisheka of Shiva with water and milk — special worship in the month of Shiva.
Rule: by weekday
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day
Anandadi: Siddhi 06:21–04:51 (09.08) Anandadi: Kana 04:49–06:21
- Bhadra in the netherworld: 23:53 (07.08)–12:52; Bhadra Puchha 08:21–09:39; Bhadra Mukha 09:39–11:49
- Gandanta (tithi): 01:29–02:22 (09.08)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 03:42–04:16 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:03–13:05 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 15:09–16:11 |
| Godhuli | 20:19–20:36 |
| Pradosha | 20:19–22:02 |
| Nishitha | 00:18–00:52 (09.08) |
| Amrita Kalam | 19:41–21:28 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 06:46–08:42 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 10:38–12:34 |
| Gulika Kalam | 14:31–16:27 |
| Dur Muhurta | 13:05–14:07, 16:11–17:13 |
| Varjyam | 09:01–10:48 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | no suitable window — see the prohibitions below |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | no suitable window — see the prohibitions below |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 04:49–05:58, 08:58–17:40, 19:27–20:19 |
Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Shravana; tithi Purnima; lagna Karka 04:49, Simha 05:58, Kanya 08:58, Tula 11:59, Vrischika 14:59, Dhanu 17:40, Makara 19:27
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Shravana — bodily development (physical growth); Monday — clear, bright complexion.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Purnima 04:49–20:19: 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.
Auspicious time begins after 12:52
+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day+1 Anandadi: Siddhi 06:21–04:51 (09.08)+1 Auspicious nakshatra all day+1 Yoga Ayushman 04:49–23:24+1 Auspicious weekday0 Chaturmasya0 Anandadi: Kana 04:49–06:21−2 Vishti (Bhadra) 04:49–12:52
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 | Avoid starting important matters — Anandadi: Utpata, Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) |
|---|---|
| Month | Shravana (amanta) · Bhadrapada (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Durmukha (No. 30) · Shaka 2118 · Vikram 2253 more |
| Period | Chaturmasya |
At sunrise 04:51
| Tithi | 1Krishna-pratipat (Nanda, Brahma) · until 04:11 (10.08) more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Shravana, pada 4 (movable, Shri Vishnu, Moon) · until 07:15 more |
| Yoga | Saubhagya (“good fortune, marital happiness”, auspicious) · until 00:13 (10.08) more |
| Karana | Balava (movable) · until 15:02 more |
| Vara | Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Makara (Capricorn) |
Changes during the day
| from 07:15 | nakshatra Dhanishtha |
|---|---|
| from 15:02 | karana Kaulava |
| from 00:13 (10.08) | yoga Shobhana |
| from 04:11 (10.08) | tithi Krishna-dvitya |
| from 04:11 (10.08) | karana Taitila |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 04:07 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 04:51 |
| Noon | 12:35 |
| Sunset | 20:17 |
| End of twilight | 21:02 |
| Moonrise | 20:00 |
| Moonset | 05:22 |
| Day length | 15 h 25 min |
Sky
| Full moon (Purnima) | 01:55 |
|---|
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 1, average — 11, bad — 1
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 07:15 |
|---|
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, Shravana (04:51–07:15) is good for sowing.
Festivals and periods
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Dwipushkar Yoga 04:11–04:53 (10.08)
Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:51–04:11 (10.08)
Anandadi: Lumbaka 04:51–07:15 Anandadi: Utpata 07:15–04:53 (10.08)
- Agni Panchaka: 20:40–21:36 (14.08)
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 | 03:43–04:17 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:03–13:05 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 15:09–16:10 |
| Godhuli | 20:17–20:34 |
| Pradosha | 20:17–22:00 |
| Nishitha | 00:18–00:52 (10.08) |
| Amrita Kalam | 22:28–00:16 (10.08) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 16:26–18:21 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 08:43–10:38 |
| Gulika Kalam | 12:34–14:30 |
| Dur Muhurta | 07:56–08:58, 23:44–00:18 (10.08) |
| Varjyam | 11:43–13:31 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 04:51–05:54, 08:55–14:56, 19:23–20:17
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 04:51–05:54, 08:55–14:56, 19:23–20:17 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average 04:51–05:54, 08:55–14:56, 19:23–20:17 |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 04:51–05:54, 08:55–17:36, 19:23–20:17 |
Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Shravana until 07:15, Dhanishtha from 07:15; tithi Krishna-pratipat; lagna Karka 04:51, Simha 05:54, Kanya 08:55, Tula 11:55, Vrischika 14:56, Dhanu 17:36, Makara 19:23
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Shravana (until 07:15) — bodily development (physical growth); Dhanishtha (from 07:15) — longevity (increased vitality); Tuesday — harm to longevity.
Cautions:
- Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Avoid starting important matters · score S = −3
There is a mild prohibition (Amavasya, Krishna Chaturdashi, Bhadra on earth, Vyatipata, Vaidhriti, kshaya tithi, Sankranti, Ashubha Yoga) or the total score is -3 or lower: the day is unfavourable for important new matters, but suitable for fasting, prayer and everyday work.
+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:51–07:15+1 Yoga Saubhagya 04:51–00:13 (10.08)+1 Auspicious tithi 04:51–04:11 (10.08)0 Chaturmasya0 Dwipushkar Yoga 04:11–04:53 (10.08)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:51–04:11 (10.08)−3 Anandadi: Utpata 07:15–04:53 (10.08)
| Summary | Ordinary day — pros: Anandadi: Mitra, Auspicious nakshatra; cons: Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra), Tryahasparsha |
|---|---|
| Month | Shravana (amanta) · Bhadrapada (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Durmukha (No. 30) · Shaka 2118 · Vikram 2253 more |
| Period | Chaturmasya |
At sunrise 04:53
| Tithi | 2Krishna-dvitya (Bhadra, Vidhatr) · until 06:34 (11.08) more the tithi will also last until tomorrow’s sunrise (tryahasparsha) |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Dhanishtha, pada 4 (movable, Vasu (kind) - 8 phenomena of nature, assistants of Indra, Mars) · until 10:07 more |
| Yoga | Shobhana (“splendid, beautiful”, auspicious) · until 01:09 (11.08) more |
| Karana | Taitila (movable) · until 17:22 more |
| Vara | Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Kumbha (Aquarius) |
Changes during the day
| from 10:07 | nakshatra Shatabhisha |
|---|---|
| from 17:22 | karana Gara |
| from 01:09 (11.08) | yoga Atiganda |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 04:09 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 04:53 |
| Noon | 12:35 |
| Sunset | 20:15 |
| End of twilight | 20:59 |
| Moonrise | 20:10 |
| Moonset | 06:36 |
| Day length | 15 h 21 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 6, average — 7, bad — 0
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 10:07 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Shatabhisha (10:07–20:15) is good for sowing.
Festivals and periods
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) all day
Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 04:53–10:07
Anandadi: Mitra 04:53–10:07 Anandadi: Manasa 10:07–04:55 (11.08)
- Agni Panchaka: 20:40 (09.08)–21:36 (14.08)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 03:44–04:19 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 15:08–16:09 |
| Godhuli | 20:15–20:32 |
| Pradosha | 20:15–21:59 |
| Nishitha | 00:18–00:52 (11.08) |
| Amrita Kalam | none on this day |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 12:34–14:29 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 06:48–08:44 |
| Gulika Kalam | 10:39–12:34 |
| Dur Muhurta | 12:03–13:05 |
| Varjyam | 18:12–20:00 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average throughout the daytime
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | average throughout the daytime |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average throughout the daytime |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 04:53–05:50, 08:51–17:32, 19:20–20:15 |
Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Dhanishtha until 10:07, Shatabhisha from 10:07; tithi Krishna-dvitya; lagna Karka 04:53, Simha 05:50, Kanya 08:51, Tula 11:51, Vrischika 14:52, Dhanu 17:32, Makara 19:20
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Dhanishtha (until 10:07) — longevity (increased vitality); Shatabhisha (from 10:07) — gaining strength; Wednesday — favour of the authorities.
Cautions:
- Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Ordinary day · score S = −1
Auspicious and inauspicious factors are balanced: a day for routine matters; important matters are best timed for favourable days.
+1 Anandadi: Mitra 04:53–10:07+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:53–10:07+1 Yoga Shobhana 04:53–01:09 (11.08)+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi all day0 Chaturmasya0 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) all day (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Panchaka all day−2 Tryahasparsha−3 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 04:53–10:07
| Summary | Ordinary day — pros: Auspicious nakshatra, Auspicious weekday; cons: Panchaka, Anandadi: Vajra |
|---|---|
| Month | Shravana (amanta) · Bhadrapada (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Durmukha (No. 30) · Shaka 2118 · Vikram 2253 more |
| Period | Chaturmasya |
At sunrise 04:55
| Tithi | 2Krishna-dvitya (Bhadra, Vidhatr) · until 06:34 more vriddhi: the same tithi also prevailed at yesterday’s sunrise |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Shatabhisha, pada 3 (movable, Varuna, Rahu) · until 13:05 more |
| Yoga | Atiganda (“great danger”, inauspicious) · until 02:07 (12.08) more |
| Karana | Gara (movable) · until 06:34 more |
| Vara | Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Kumbha (Aquarius) |
Changes during the day
| from 06:34 | tithi Krishna-tritya |
|---|---|
| from 06:34 | karana Vanija |
| from 13:05 | nakshatra Purva-Bhadra |
| from 19:47 | karana Vishti |
| from 02:07 (12.08) | yoga Sukarma |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 04:11 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 04:55 |
| Noon | 12:35 |
| Sunset | 20:13 |
| End of twilight | 20:56 |
| Moonrise | 20:19 |
| Moonset | 07:48 |
| Day length | 15 h 17 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 06:34 | from 13:05 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Shatabhisha (04:55–13:05) is good for sowing.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Bhadra (13:05–20:13) is good for root crops.
- Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 19:47–20:13: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Festivals and periods
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Anandadi: Vajra 04:55–13:05 Anandadi: Mudgara 13:05–04:57 (12.08)
- Bhadra on earth: 19:47–09:00 (12.08); Bhadra Puchha 04:22–05:42 (12.08); Bhadra Mukha 05:42–07:54 (12.08)
- Agni Panchaka: 20:40 (09.08)–21:36 (14.08)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 03:46–04:20 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:03–13:04 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 15:07–16:08 |
| Godhuli | 20:13–20:30 |
| Pradosha | 20:13–21:58 |
| Nishitha | 00:17–00:52 (12.08) |
| Amrita Kalam | 04:59–06:47 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 14:29–16:23 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 04:55–06:50 |
| Gulika Kalam | 08:45–10:39 |
| Dur Muhurta | 10:01–11:02, 16:08–17:09 |
| Varjyam | 20:17–22:05 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: good 08:47–13:05
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | good 08:47–13:05 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails | average 04:55–14:48, 19:16–19:47 |
| Cutting toenails | good 08:47–13:05 |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 04:55–05:46, 08:47–13:05 |
Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Shatabhisha until 13:05, Purva-Bhadra from 13:05; tithi Krishna-dvitya until 06:34, Krishna-tritya from 06:34; lagna Karka 04:55, Simha 05:46, Kanya 08:47, Tula 11:47, Vrischika 14:48, Dhanu 17:28, Makara 19:16
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Shatabhisha (until 13:05) — gaining strength; Purva-Bhadra (from 13:05) — facing death (dangers); Thursday — success.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Bhadra on earth 19:47–20:13: no shaving or haircuts during Vishti Karana (according to the Muhurta Chintamani, Bhadra does harm when it is on earth; in heaven and in the netherworld its influence on earth is weak).
Cautions:
- Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Ordinary day · score S = 0
Auspicious and inauspicious factors are balanced: a day for routine matters; important matters are best timed for favourable days.
+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:55–13:05+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 04:55–06:340 Chaturmasya0 Bhadra on earth 19:47–04:57 (12.08)0 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 13:05–04:57 (12.08)−1 Anandadi: Vajra 04:55–13:05−1 Panchaka all day
| 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 | Durmukha (No. 30) · Shaka 2118 · Vikram 2253 more |
| Period | Chaturmasya |
| Festivals | Kajari Teej · Sankashti Chaturthi (Heramba) |
At sunrise 04:57
| Tithi | 3Krishna-tritya (Jaya, Vishnu) · until 09:00 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Purva-Bhadra, pada 3 (fierce, Aja Ekapad - sunbeam or lightning strike, Jupiter) · until 16:04 more |
| Yoga | Sukarma (“good deed”, auspicious) · until 03:04 (13.08) more |
| Karana | Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 09:00 more |
| Vara | Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Kumbha (Aquarius) |
Changes during the day
| from 09:00 | tithi Krishna-chaturti |
|---|---|
| from 09:00 | karana Bava |
| from 16:04 | nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra |
| from 22:12 | karana Balava |
| from 03:04 (13.08) | yoga Dhriti |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 04:13 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 04:57 |
| Noon | 12:34 |
| Sunset | 20:10 |
| End of twilight | 20:54 |
| Moonrise | 20:29 |
| Moonset | 09:00 |
| Day length | 15 h 13 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 09:00 | from 16:04 |
|---|
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 (04:57–16:04) is good for root crops.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Bhadra (16:04–20:10) is good for sowing.
- Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 04:57–09:00: 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 06:34 (11.08)–09:00
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Sankashti Chaturthi (Heramba) · Ganesha
The monthly fast for Ganesha on the fourth day of the waning Moon — the “trouble-removing” Chaturthi. Devotees fast from sunrise until moonrise, then perform Ganesha Puja and offer water to the Moon (arghya).
Rule: at moonrise, 20:29
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Anandadi: Dhwaja 16:04–04:59 (13.08) Anandadi: Dhwanksha 04:57–16:04
- Bhadra on earth: 19:47 (11.08)–09:00; Bhadra Puchha 04:22–05:42; Bhadra Mukha 05:42–07:54
- Agni Panchaka: 20:40 (09.08)–21:36 (14.08)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 03:47–04:22 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:03–13:04 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 15:06–16:07 |
| Godhuli | 20:10–20:28 |
| Pradosha | 20:10–21:56 |
| Nishitha | 00:17–00:52 (13.08) |
| Amrita Kalam | 07:04–08:52 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 10:40–12:34 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 16:22–18:16 |
| Gulika Kalam | 06:51–08:45 |
| Dur Muhurta | 08:00–09:01, 13:04–14:05 |
| Varjyam | 02:49–04:37 (13.08) |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | no suitable window — see the prohibitions below |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | no suitable window — see the prohibitions below |
| Bathing, washing hair | average throughout the daytime |
Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Purva-Bhadra until 16:04, Uttara-Bhadra from 16:04; tithi Krishna-tritya until 09:00, Krishna-chaturti from 09:00; lagna Karka 04:57, Simha 05:42, Kanya 08:43, Tula 11:43, Vrischika 14:44, Dhanu 17:24, Makara 19:12
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Purva-Bhadra (until 16:04) — facing death (dangers); Uttara-Bhadra (from 16:04) — a good life; Friday — universal respect.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Krishna-chaturti 09:00–20:10: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
- Bhadra on earth 04:57–09:00: 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).
- Friday: B. V. Raman advises against cutting nails (the rating above is the site’s summary, which uses the same weekdays for nails as for haircuts, so Friday counts as auspicious).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Ordinary day · score S = −2
Auspicious and inauspicious factors are balanced: a day for routine matters; important matters are best timed for favourable days.
+1 Yoga Sukarma 04:57–03:04 (13.08)+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 04:57–09:000 Anandadi: Dhwaja 16:04–04:59 (13.08)0 Auspicious nakshatra 16:04–04:59 (13.08)0 Chaturmasya−1 Bhadra on earth 04:57–09:00−1 Anandadi: Dhwanksha 04:57–16:04−1 Panchaka all day−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 04:57–16:04−1 Rikta tithi 09:00–04:59 (13.08)
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 — Rikta tithi, Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) |
|---|---|
| Month | Shravana (amanta) · Bhadrapada (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Durmukha (No. 30) · Shaka 2118 · Vikram 2253 more |
| Period | Chaturmasya |
At sunrise 04:59
| Tithi | 4Krishna-chaturti (Rikta, Yama) · until 11:21 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Uttara-Bhadra, pada 2 (fixed, Ahirbudhyana (Serpent of the Deep - Milky Way under the horizon), Saturn) · until 18:57 more |
| Yoga | Dhriti (“steadfastness, firmness”, auspicious) · until 03:53 (14.08) more |
| Karana | Balava (movable) · until 11:21 more |
| Vara | Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Mina (Pisces) |
Changes during the day
| from 11:21 | tithi Krishna-panchami |
|---|---|
| from 11:21 | karana Kaulava |
| from 18:57 | nakshatra Revati |
| from 00:28 (14.08) | karana Taitila |
| from 03:53 (14.08) | yoga Shula |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 04:15 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 04:59 |
| Noon | 12:34 |
| Sunset | 20:08 |
| End of twilight | 20:51 |
| Moonrise | 20:40 |
| Moonset | 10:12 |
| Day length | 15 h 09 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 2, average — 10, bad — 1
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 11:21 | from 18:57 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Bhadra (04:59–18:57) is good for sowing.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Revati (18:57–20:08) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Festivals and periods
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:59–11:21
Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 11:21–05:01 (14.08) Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 18:57–05:01 (14.08)
Anandadi: Prajapati 18:57–05:01 (14.08) Anandadi: Dhumra 04:59–18:57
- Agni Panchaka: 20:40 (09.08)–21:36 (14.08)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 03:48–04:24 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:03–13:04 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 15:05–16:06 |
| Godhuli | 20:08–20:26 |
| Pradosha | 20:08–21:55 |
| Nishitha | 00:17–00:52 (14.08) |
| Amrita Kalam | 13:35–15:22 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 08:46–10:40 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 14:27–16:21 |
| Gulika Kalam | 04:59–06:53 |
| Dur Muhurta | 04:59–06:00, 06:00–07:00 |
| Varjyam | none on this day |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 11:21–20:08
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | average 11:21–20:08 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average 11:21–20:08 |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 04:59–05:38, 08:39–20:08 |
Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra until 18:57, Revati from 18:57; tithi Krishna-chaturti until 11:21, Krishna-panchami from 11:21; lagna Karka 04:59, Simha 05:38, Kanya 08:39, Tula 11:39, Vrischika 14:40, Dhanu 17:21, Makara 19:08
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Uttara-Bhadra (until 18:57) — a good life; Revati (from 18:57) — increase in property; Saturday — decline of physical strength.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Krishna-chaturti 04:59–11:21: 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
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.
+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:59–11:21+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:59–18:57+1 Yoga Dhriti 04:59–03:53 (14.08)+1 Auspicious tithi 11:21–05:01 (14.08)0 Anandadi: Prajapati 18:57–05:01 (14.08)0 Chaturmasya0 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 18:57–05:01 (14.08)−1 Anandadi: Dhumra 04:59–18:57−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Panchaka all day−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 11:21–05:01 (14.08)−2 Rikta tithi 04:59–11:21
| Summary | Ordinary day — pros: Anandadi: Vardhamana, Auspicious nakshatra; cons: Panchaka, Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) |
|---|---|
| Month | Shravana (amanta) · Bhadrapada (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Durmukha (No. 30) · Shaka 2118 · Vikram 2253 more |
| Period | Chaturmasya |
At sunrise 05:01
| Tithi | 5Krishna-panchami (Purna, Soma) · until 13:30 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Revati, pada 2 (soft, Pushan (Prosperous), Mercury) · until 21:36 more Gandamula |
| Yoga | Shula (“spear, sharp pain”, inauspicious) · until 04:28 (15.08) more |
| Karana | Taitila (movable) · until 13:30 more |
| Vara | Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Mina (Pisces) |
Changes during the day
| from 13:30 | tithi Krishna-shashti |
|---|---|
| from 13:30 | karana Gara |
| from 21:36 | nakshatra Ashwini |
| from 02:27 (15.08) | karana Vanija |
| from 04:28 (15.08) | yoga Ganda |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 04:18 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 05:01 |
| Noon | 12:34 |
| Sunset | 20:06 |
| End of twilight | 20:49 |
| Moonrise | 20:52 |
| Moonset | 11:26 |
| Day length | 15 h 04 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 13:30 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Revati (05:01–20:06) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Festivals and periods
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Ravi Yoga 21:36–05:03 (15.08) Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 21:36–05:03 (15.08)
Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 13:30–05:03 (15.08)
Anandadi: Vardhamana 05:01–21:36 Anandadi: Ananda 21:36–05:03 (15.08)
- Agni Panchaka: 20:40 (09.08)–21:36
- Gandanta (tithi): 13:04–13:56
- Gandanta (nakshatra): 14:58–04:12 (15.08)
- Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Revati
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 03:50–04:25 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:03–13:04 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 15:04–16:05 |
| Godhuli | 20:06–20:24 |
| Pradosha | 20:06–21:53 |
| Nishitha | 00:16–00:52 (15.08) |
| Amrita Kalam | 18:56–20:42 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 18:13–20:06 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 12:33–14:26 |
| Gulika Kalam | 16:20–18:13 |
| Dur Muhurta | 18:05–19:06 |
| Varjyam | 08:16–10:03 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 05:01–14:36, 19:04–20:06
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 05:01–14:36, 19:04–20:06 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average 05:01–14:36, 19:04–20:06 |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 05:01–17:17, 19:04–20:06 |
Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Revati; tithi Krishna-panchami until 13:30, Krishna-shashti from 13:30; lagna Karka 05:01, Simha 05:34, Kanya 08:35, Tula 11:35, Vrischika 14:36, Dhanu 17:17, Makara 19:04
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Revati — increase in property; Sunday — physical well-being.
Cautions:
- Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Ordinary day · score S = +1
Auspicious and inauspicious factors are balanced: a day for routine matters; important matters are best timed for favourable days.
+1 Anandadi: Vardhamana 05:01–21:36+1 Auspicious nakshatra 05:01–21:36+1 Auspicious tithi 05:01–13:300 Chaturmasya0 Yoga Shula 05:01–05:560 Surya Dagdha tithi 13:30–05:03 (15.08)−1 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 13:30–05:03 (15.08)−1 Panchaka 05:01–21:36
| Summary | Ordinary day — pros: Ravi Yoga, Auspicious nakshatra; cons: Surya Dagdha tithi, Anandadi: Rakshasa |
|---|---|
| Month | Shravana (amanta) · Bhadrapada (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Durmukha (No. 30) · Shaka 2118 · Vikram 2253 more |
| Period | Chaturmasya |
At sunrise 05:03
| Tithi | 6Krishna-shashti (Nanda, Kartikeya) · until 15:18 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Ashwini, pada 2 (light, Ashwini Kumara, Ketu) · until 23:50 more Gandamula |
| Yoga | Ganda (“danger, knot”, inauspicious) · until 04:42 (16.08) more |
| Karana | Vanija (movable) · until 15:18 more |
| Vara | Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Mesha (Aries) |
Changes during the day
| from 15:18 | tithi Krishna-saptami |
|---|---|
| from 15:18 | karana Vishti |
| from 23:50 | nakshatra Bharani |
| from 04:01 (16.08) | karana Bava |
| from 04:42 (16.08) | yoga Vriddhi |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 04:20 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 05:03 |
| Noon | 12:34 |
| Sunset | 20:04 |
| End of twilight | 20:46 |
| Moonrise | 21:09 |
| Moonset | 12:41 |
| Day length | 15 h 00 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 15:18 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 15:18–20:04: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Festivals and periods
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Ravi Yoga 05:03–23:50
Hutashana Yoga 05:03–15:18 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:03–15:18 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 15:18–05:05 (16.08)
Anandadi: Chara 23:50–05:05 (16.08) Anandadi: Rakshasa 05:03–23:50
- Bhadra in heaven: 15:18–04:01 (16.08); Bhadra Puchha 20:21–21:37; Bhadra Mukha 21:37–23:43
- Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Ashwini
- Surya Dagdha tithi: Krishna-shashti
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 03:51–04:27 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:03–13:03 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 15:03–16:03 |
| Godhuli | 20:04–20:22 |
| Pradosha | 20:04–21:52 |
| Nishitha | 00:16–00:52 (16.08) |
| Amrita Kalam | 15:58–17:43 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 06:55–08:48 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 10:41–12:33 |
| Gulika Kalam | 14:26–16:18 |
| Dur Muhurta | 13:03–14:03, 16:03–17:03 |
| Varjyam | 19:28–21:13 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: good 19:00–20:02
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | good 19:00–20:02 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | good 19:00–20:02 |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 05:03–05:30, 08:31–17:13, 19:00–20:02 |
Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Ashwini; tithi Krishna-shashti until 15:18, Krishna-saptami from 15:18; lagna Karka 05:03, Simha 05:30, Kanya 08:31, Tula 11:31, Vrischika 14:32, Dhanu 17:13, Makara 19:00, Kumbha 20:02
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Ashwini — joy; Monday — clear, bright complexion.
Cautions:
- Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
- Monday: according to the Kalaprakashika, it is good for a haircut only during the waxing Moon.
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Ordinary day · score S = +1
Auspicious and inauspicious factors are balanced: a day for routine matters; important matters are best timed for favourable days.
+2 Ravi Yoga 05:03–23:50+1 Auspicious nakshatra 05:03–23:50+1 Auspicious weekday0 Chaturmasya0 Hutashana Yoga 05:03–15:18 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 15:18–05:05 (16.08) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:03–15:18 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Yoga Ganda 05:03–06:53−1 Vishti (Bhadra) 15:18–04:01 (16.08)−1 Anandadi: Rakshasa 05:03–23:50−1 Surya Dagdha tithi 05:03–15:18
| Summary | Avoid starting important matters — Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Hutashana Yoga |
|---|---|
| Month | Shravana (amanta) · Bhadrapada (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Durmukha (No. 30) · Shaka 2118 · Vikram 2253 more |
| Period | Chaturmasya |
| Festivals | Krishna Janmashtami · Kalashtami |
At sunrise 05:05
| Tithi | 7Krishna-saptami (Bhadra, Indra) · until 16:35 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Bharani, pada 1 (fierce, Yama (Dharma-raja), Venus) · until 01:33 (17.08) more |
| Yoga | Vriddhi (“growth, increase”, auspicious) · until 04:29 (17.08) more |
| Karana | Bava (movable) · until 16:35 more |
| Vara | Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Mesha (Aries) |
Changes during the day
| from 16:35 | tithi Krishna-ashtami |
|---|---|
| from 16:35 | karana Balava |
| from 01:33 (17.08) | nakshatra Krittika |
| from 04:29 (17.08) | yoga Dhruva |
| from 04:59 (17.08) | karana Kaulava |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 04:22 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 05:05 |
| Noon | 12:34 |
| Sunset | 20:01 |
| End of twilight | 20:43 |
| Moonrise | 21:31 |
| Moonset | 13:57 |
| Day length | 14 h 56 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 2, average — 6, bad — 5
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 16:35 |
|---|
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, Bharani (05:05–20:01) 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, 00:16–00:52 (17.08)
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Vaishnava date: 17.08
Kalashtami · Kalabhairava
The eighth day of the waning Moon is dedicated to Kalabhairava, the fierce form of Shiva. The day is chosen so that Ashtami prevails at the beginning of the night (Pradosha). Devotees fast, worship Bhairava in the evening and at night, and feed dogs — the dog is his mount.
Rule: pradosha vyapini: 3 muhurtas after sunset, 20:01–21:50
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 16:35–05:07 (17.08) Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 01:33–05:07 (17.08)
Hutashana Yoga 05:05–16:35 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:05–16:35 Jwalamukhi Yoga 01:33–05:07 (17.08)
Anandadi: Musala 05:05–01:33 (17.08) Anandadi: Gada 01:33–05:07 (17.08)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 03:53–04:29 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:03–13:03 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 15:02–16:02 |
| Godhuli | 20:01–20:19 |
| Pradosha | 20:01–21:50 |
| Nishitha | 00:16–00:52 (17.08) |
| Amrita Kalam | 20:24–22:07 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 16:17–18:09 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 08:49–10:41 |
| Gulika Kalam | 12:33–14:25 |
| Dur Muhurta | 08:04–09:04, 23:39–00:16 (17.08) |
| Varjyam | 10:07–11:50 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 05:05–05:26, 08:27–14:28
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | average 05:05–05:26, 08:27–14:28 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average 05:05–05:26, 08:27–14:28 |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 05:05–05:26, 08:27–16:35 |
Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Bharani; tithi Krishna-saptami until 16:35, Krishna-ashtami from 16:35; lagna Karka 05:05, Simha 05:26, Kanya 08:27, Tula 11:27, Vrischika 14:28, Dhanu 17:09, Makara 18:56, Kumbha 19:58
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Bharani — facing death (dangers); Tuesday — harm to longevity.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Krishna-ashtami 16:35–20:01: 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 = −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 05:05–04:29 (17.08)0 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 16:35–05:07 (17.08)0 Chaturmasya0 Ashtami 16:35–05:07 (17.08)−1 Anandadi: Musala 05:05–01:33 (17.08)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 05:05–01:33 (17.08)−2 Hutashana Yoga 05:05–16:35−2 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:05–16:35
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Best day — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Anandadi: Siddhi; auspicious time — after 17:13 |
|---|---|
| Month | Shravana (amanta) · Bhadrapada (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Durmukha (No. 30) · Shaka 2118 · Vikram 2253 more |
| Period | Chaturmasya |
| Festivals | Janmashtami (Vaishnavas, ISKCON) · Nandotsava, Dahi Handi |
At sunrise 05:07
| Tithi | 8Krishna-ashtami (Jaya, Vasus) · until 17:13 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Krittika, pada 1 (mixed, Agni, Sun) · until 02:35 (18.08) more |
| Yoga | Dhruva (“fixed, constant (the Pole Star)”, auspicious) · until 03:43 (18.08) more |
| Karana | Kaulava (movable) · until 17:13 more |
| Vara | Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Mesha (Aries) |
Changes during the day
| from 17:13 | tithi Krishna-navami |
|---|---|
| from 17:13 | karana Taitila |
| from 02:35 (18.08) | nakshatra Rohini |
| from 03:43 (18.08) | yoga Vyaghata |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 04:24 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 05:07 |
| Noon | 12:33 |
| Sunset | 19:59 |
| End of twilight | 20:41 |
| Moonrise | 22:03 |
| Moonset | 15:12 |
| Day length | 14 h 52 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 1, average — 12, bad — 0
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 17:13 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Krittika (05:07–19:59) is good for root crops.
Festivals and periods
Janmashtami (Vaishnavas, ISKCON) · Krishna
The Vaishnava date of Janmashtami — by the Ashtami at sunrise without any admixture of Saptami; ISKCON and the temples of Mathura and Vrindavan may celebrate it a day later than the Smartas.
Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 16:35 (16.08)–17:13
Smarta date: 16.08
Nandotsava, Dahi Handi · Krishna
On the day after Janmashtami the joy of Nanda is celebrated: young men form human pyramids to break a hanging pot of curd, as little Krishna used to do.
Rule: relative to a neighbouring festival
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 05:07–02:35 (18.08) Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day
Hutashana Yoga 05:07–17:13 Jwalamukhi Yoga 05:07–17:13 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:07–17:13 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 17:13–02:35 (18.08) Krakacha Yoga 17:13–05:09 (18.08) Jwalamukhi Yoga 02:35–05:09 (18.08)
Anandadi: Siddhi 05:07–02:35 (18.08) Anandadi: Shubha 02:35–05:09 (18.08)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 03:54–04:30 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 15:01–16:01 |
| Godhuli | 19:59–20:17 |
| Pradosha | 19:59–21:49 |
| Nishitha | 00:15–00:52 (18.08) |
| Amrita Kalam | 00:05–01:45 (18.08) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 12:33–14:24 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 06:58–08:50 |
| Gulika Kalam | 10:41–12:33 |
| Dur Muhurta | 12:03–13:02 |
| Varjyam | 14:04–15:44 |
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 05:07–17:13, 18:52–19:54 |
Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Krittika; tithi Krishna-ashtami until 17:13, Krishna-navami from 17:13; lagna Karka 05:07, Simha 05:22, Kanya 08:23, Tula 11:23, Vrischika 14:24, Dhanu 17:05, Makara 18:52, Kumbha 19:54
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Krittika — consumption (a wasting disease); Wednesday — favour of the authorities.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Krishna-ashtami 05:07–17:13: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
- Krishna-navami 17:13–19:59: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Cautions:
- The Muhurta Chintamani warns: whoever shaves in Krittika nakshatra 6 times a year puts their life in danger — frequent haircuts in this nakshatra are best avoided.
- Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Best day · score S = +5
The total of auspicious factors is high and there are no prohibitions: suitable for important undertakings.
Auspicious time begins after 17:13
+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day+1 Anandadi: Siddhi 05:07–02:35 (18.08)+1 Yoga Dhruva 05:07–03:43 (18.08)+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 05:07–02:35 (18.08)0 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 17:13–02:35 (18.08) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Chaturmasya0 Hutashana Yoga 05:07–17:13 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Jwalamukhi Yoga 05:07–17:13 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:07–17:13 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Krakacha Yoga 17:13–05:09 (18.08)−1 Ashtami 05:07–17:13
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Unfavourable day — many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower), Sankranti day |
|---|---|
| Month | Shravana (amanta) · Bhadrapada (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Durmukha (No. 30) · Shaka 2118 · Vikram 2253 more |
| Period | Chaturmasya |
| Festivals | Simha Sankranti |
At sunrise 05:09
| Tithi | 9Krishna-navami (Rikta, Serpent (Naga)) · until 17:07 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Rohini, pada 1 (fixed, Prajapati (Brahma - Creator), Moon) · until 02:53 (19.08) more |
| Yoga | Vyaghata (“crushing blow”, inauspicious) · until 02:21 (19.08) more |
| Karana | Taitila (movable) · until 05:16 more |
| Vara | Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Vrishabha (Taurus) |
Changes during the day
| from 05:16 | karana Gara |
|---|---|
| from 17:07 | tithi Krishna-dashami |
| from 17:07 | karana Vanija |
| from 02:21 (19.08) | yoga Harshana |
| from 02:53 (19.08) | nakshatra Mrigashirsha |
| from 04:46 (19.08) | karana Vishti |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 04:26 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 05:09 |
| Noon | 12:33 |
| Sunset | 19:56 |
| End of twilight | 20:38 |
| Moonrise | 22:50 |
| Moonset | 16:19 |
| Day length | 14 h 47 min |
Sky
| Simha Sankranti | 19:04 — the Sun enters Simha (Leo) |
|---|
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 0, average — 11, bad — 2
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 17:07 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Rohini (05:09–19:56) is good for sowing.
Festivals and periods
Simha Sankranti · Surya
The Sun enters the sidereal sign of Leo; in Kerala the month of Chingam begins — the Malayalam New Year.
Rule: by the moment of Sankranti, 12:40–19:04
on the day the Sun enters the sign
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 17:07–05:10 (19.08)
Hutashana Yoga 05:09–17:07 Jwalamukhi Yoga 05:09–17:07 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:09–17:07
Anandadi: Utpata 05:09–02:53 (19.08) Anandadi: Mrityu 02:53–05:10 (19.08)
- Bhadra in heaven: 04:46–14:44 (19.08); Bhadra Puchha 06:24–07:34 (19.08); Bhadra Mukha 07:34–09:29 (19.08)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 03:55–04:32 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:03–13:02 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 15:00–16:00 |
| Godhuli | 19:56–20:15 |
| Pradosha | 19:56–21:47 |
| Nishitha | 00:15–00:52 (19.08) |
| Amrita Kalam | 23:38–01:16 (19.08) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 14:23–16:14 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 05:09–07:00 |
| Gulika Kalam | 08:51–10:42 |
| Dur Muhurta | 10:05–11:04, 16:00–16:59 |
| Varjyam | 18:47–20:24 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | no suitable window — see the prohibitions below |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | no suitable window — see the prohibitions below |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 18:48–19:50 |
Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Rohini; tithi Krishna-navami until 17:07, Krishna-dashami from 17:07; lagna Karka 05:09, Simha 05:18, Kanya 08:19, Tula 11:19, Vrischika 14:20, Dhanu 17:01, Makara 18:48, Kumbha 19:50
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Rohini — destruction of all misfortunes; Thursday — success.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Krishna-navami 05:09–17:07: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
- Sankranti at 19:04 — a Parva day: no haircuts or shaving on this day (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
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
Unfavourable day · score S = −10
A strict prohibition (a visible eclipse; Visha Yoga of the weekday, tithi and nakshatra; Amrita Siddhi turned to poison; Yamaghanta; the Anandadi yoga Mrityu) or a total score of -7 or lower: any new undertakings are best postponed.
Strict prohibition: many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower)
Avoid starting important matters: Sankranti day
+1 Auspicious nakshatra 05:09–02:53 (19.08)+1 Auspicious weekday0 Chaturmasya0 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 17:07–05:10 (19.08) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Yoga Vyaghata 05:09–07:07−1 Sankranti day−2 Hutashana Yoga 05:09–17:07−2 Jwalamukhi Yoga 05:09–17:07−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:09–17:07−2 Rikta tithi 05:09–17:07−3 Anandadi: Utpata 05:09–02:53 (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 | Ordinary day — pros: Anandadi: Manasa, Auspicious nakshatra; cons: Vishti (Bhadra), Hutashana Yoga |
|---|---|
| Month | Shravana (amanta) · Bhadrapada (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Durmukha (No. 30) · Shaka 2118 · Vikram 2253 more |
| Period | Chaturmasya |
At sunrise 05:10
| Tithi | 10Krishna-dashami (Purna, Dharma) · until 16:14 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Mrigashirsha, pada 1 (soft, Soma (Chandra, Moon), Mars) · until 02:24 (20.08) more |
| Yoga | Harshana (“delighting”, auspicious) · until 00:21 (20.08) more |
| Karana | Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 16:14 more |
| Vara | Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Vrishabha (Taurus) |
Changes during the day
| from 16:14 | tithi Krishna-ekadashi |
|---|---|
| from 16:14 | karana Bava |
| from 00:21 (20.08) | yoga Vajra |
| from 02:24 (20.08) | nakshatra Ardra |
| from 03:30 (20.08) | karana Balava |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 04:29 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 05:10 |
| Noon | 12:33 |
| Sunset | 19:54 |
| End of twilight | 20:36 |
| Moonrise | 23:55 |
| Moonset | 17:15 |
| Day length | 14 h 43 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 9, average — 0, bad — 4
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 16:14 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Mrigashirsha (05:10–19:54) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
- Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 05:10–16:14: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Festivals and periods
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 16:14–05:12 (20.08)
Hutashana Yoga 05:10–16:14
Anandadi: Manasa 05:10–02:24 (20.08) Anandadi: Padma 02:24–05:12 (20.08)
- Bhadra in heaven: 04:46–16:14; Bhadra Puchha 06:24–07:34; Bhadra Mukha 07:34–09:29
- Gandanta (tithi): 15:51–16:36
- Surya Dagdha tithi: Krishna-dashami
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 03:57–04:34 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:03–13:02 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:59–15:58 |
| Godhuli | 19:54–20:13 |
| Pradosha | 19:54–21:46 |
| Nishitha | 00:15–00:52 (20.08) |
| Amrita Kalam | 17:46–19:20 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 10:42–12:32 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 16:13–18:04 |
| Gulika Kalam | 07:01–08:51 |
| Dur Muhurta | 08:07–09:06, 13:02–14:01 |
| Varjyam | 08:22–09:56 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: good 08:15–14:16, 18:44–19:46
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | good 08:15–14:16, 18:44–19:46 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | good 08:15–14:16, 18:44–19:46 |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 08:15–16:57, 18:44–19:46 |
Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Mrigashirsha; tithi Krishna-dashami until 16:14, Krishna-ekadashi from 16:14; lagna Karka 05:10, Simha 05:15, Kanya 08:15, Tula 11:15, Vrischika 14:16, Dhanu 16:57, Makara 18:44, Kumbha 19:46
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Mrigashirsha — abundance (well-being, prosperity); Friday — universal respect.
Cautions:
- Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
- Friday: B. V. Raman advises against cutting nails (the rating above is the site’s summary, which uses the same weekdays for nails as for haircuts, so Friday counts as auspicious).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Ordinary day · score S = −1
Auspicious and inauspicious factors are balanced: a day for routine matters; important matters are best timed for favourable days.
+1 Anandadi: Manasa 05:10–02:24 (20.08)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 05:10–02:24 (20.08)+1 Yoga Harshana 05:10–00:21 (20.08)+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 16:14–05:12 (20.08)0 Chaturmasya−1 Surya Dagdha tithi 05:10–16:14−2 Hutashana Yoga 05:10–16:14−2 Vishti (Bhadra) 05:10–16:14
| Summary | Avoid starting important matters — Hutashana Yoga, Fierce or sharp nakshatra |
|---|---|
| Month | Shravana (amanta) · Bhadrapada (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Durmukha (No. 30) · Shaka 2118 · Vikram 2253 more |
| Period | Chaturmasya |
| Festivals | Aja Ekadashi (Annada) |
At sunrise 05:12
| Tithi | 11Krishna-ekadashi (Nanda, Rudra) · until 14:34 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Ardra, pada 1 (sharp, Rudra (Roaring, angry image of Shiva), Rahu) · until 01:10 (21.08) more |
| Yoga | Vajra (“diamond, thunderbolt”, inauspicious) · until 21:45 more |
| Karana | Balava (movable) · until 14:34 more |
| Vara | Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Mithuna (Gemini) |
Changes during the day
| from 14:34 | tithi Krishna-dvadashi |
|---|---|
| from 14:34 | karana Kaulava |
| from 21:45 | yoga Siddhi |
| from 01:10 (21.08) | nakshatra Punarvasu |
| from 01:28 (21.08) | karana Taitila |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 04:31 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 05:12 |
| Noon | 12:33 |
| Sunset | 19:52 |
| End of twilight | 20:33 |
| Moonrise | none |
| Moonset | 17:56 |
| Day length | 14 h 39 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 14:34 |
|---|
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 16:14 (19.08)–14:34
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Parana (breaking the fast): 05:14–08:09 (21.08)
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Tripushkar Yoga 01:10–05:14 (21.08)
Hutashana Yoga 05:12–14:34
Anandadi: Chhatra 01:10–05:14 (21.08) Anandadi: Mudgara 05:12–01:10 (21.08)
Tripushkar Yoga: A coincidence of the weekday (Sun, Tue or Sat), a Bhadra tithi (2, 7 or 12) and a “tripada” nakshatra (Krittika, Punarvasu, Uttara Phalguni, Vishakha, Uttara Ashadha, Purva Bhadrapada). The result of whatever is begun repeats three times: good for purchases and investments, bad for losses, loans, surgery and funerals.
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 03:58–04:35 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:03–13:01 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:59–15:57 |
| Godhuli | 19:52–20:10 |
| Pradosha | 19:52–21:44 |
| Nishitha | 00:14–00:52 (21.08) |
| Amrita Kalam | 15:41–17:12 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 08:52–10:42 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 14:22–16:12 |
| Gulika Kalam | 05:12–07:02 |
| Dur Muhurta | 05:12–06:11, 06:11–07:10 |
| Varjyam | 10:22–11:53 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: bad throughout the daytime
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | bad throughout the daytime |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | bad throughout the daytime |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 05:12–16:53, 18:40–19:42 |
Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Ardra; tithi Krishna-ekadashi until 14:34, Krishna-dvadashi from 14:34; lagna Simha 05:12, Kanya 08:11, Tula 11:12, Vrischika 14:12, Dhanu 16:53, Makara 18:40, Kumbha 19:42
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Ardra — sadness; Saturday — decline of physical strength.
Cautions:
- Ekadashi: by custom, those who fast on this day do not cut their hair or shave.
- Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Avoid starting important matters · score S = −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.
0 Chaturmasya0 Tripushkar Yoga 01:10–05:14 (21.08)−1 Anandadi: Mudgara 05:12–01:10 (21.08)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 05:12–01:10 (21.08)−2 Hutashana Yoga 05:12–14:34
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Ordinary day — pros: Yoga Siddhi, Anandadi: Dhwaja; cons: Krakacha Yoga, Hutashana Yoga |
|---|---|
| Month | Shravana (amanta) · Bhadrapada (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Durmukha (No. 30) · Shaka 2118 · Vikram 2253 more |
| Period | Chaturmasya |
| Festivals | Pradosha Vrat |
At sunrise 05:14
| Tithi | 12Krishna-dvadashi (Bhadra, Sun (Ravi)) · until 12:12 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Punarvasu, pada 1 (movable, Aditi, Jupiter) · until 23:17 more |
| Yoga | Siddhi (“success, accomplishment”, auspicious) · until 18:35 more |
| Karana | Taitila (movable) · until 12:12 more |
| Vara | Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Mithuna (Gemini) |
Changes during the day
| from 12:12 | tithi Krishna-trayodashi |
|---|---|
| from 12:12 | karana Gara |
| from 18:35 | yoga Vyatipata |
| from 22:47 | karana Vanija |
| from 23:17 | nakshatra Pushya |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 04:33 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 05:14 |
| Noon | 12:32 |
| Sunset | 19:49 |
| End of twilight | 20:30 |
| Moonrise | 01:16 |
| Moonset | 18:26 |
| Day length | 14 h 34 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 12:12 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Punarvasu (05:14–19:49) 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, 19:49–21:43
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Tripushkar Yoga 05:14–12:12 Ravi Pushya Yoga 23:17–05:16 (22.08) Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 23:17–05:16 (22.08)
Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:14–12:12 Hutashana Yoga 05:14–12:12 Krakacha Yoga 05:14–12:12
Anandadi: Dhwaja 05:14–23:17 Anandadi: Shrivatsa 23:17–05:16 (22.08)
Tripushkar Yoga: A coincidence of the weekday (Sun, Tue or Sat), a Bhadra tithi (2, 7 or 12) and a “tripada” nakshatra (Krittika, Punarvasu, Uttara Phalguni, Vishakha, Uttara Ashadha, Purva Bhadrapada). The result of whatever is begun repeats three times: good for purchases and investments, bad for losses, loans, surgery and funerals.
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 03:59–04:37 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:03–13:01 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:58–15:56 |
| Godhuli | 19:49–20:08 |
| Pradosha | 19:49–21:43 |
| Nishitha | 00:14–00:52 (22.08) |
| Amrita Kalam | 21:04–22:33 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 18:00–19:49 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 12:32–14:21 |
| Gulika Kalam | 16:10–18:00 |
| Dur Muhurta | 17:52–18:51 |
| Varjyam | 12:13–13:42 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 08:07–14:08
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | average 08:07–14:08 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average 08:07–14:08 |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 08:07–16:49, 18:36–19:38 |
Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Punarvasu; tithi Krishna-dvadashi until 12:12, Krishna-trayodashi from 12:12; lagna Simha 05:14, Kanya 08:07, Tula 11:08, Vrischika 14:08, Dhanu 16:49, Makara 18:36, Kumbha 19:38
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Punarvasu — strength of spirit (bravery, resilience); Sunday — physical well-being.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Vyatipata 18:35–19:49: 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
Ordinary day · score S = −2
Auspicious and inauspicious factors are balanced: a day for routine matters; important matters are best timed for favourable days.
+2 Yoga Siddhi 05:14–18:35+1 Anandadi: Dhwaja 05:14–23:17+1 Auspicious nakshatra 05:14–23:170 Chaturmasya0 Tripushkar Yoga 05:14–12:120 Vyatipata 18:35–05:16 (22.08)−2 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:14–12:12−2 Hutashana Yoga 05:14–12:12−3 Krakacha Yoga 05:14–12:12
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Avoid starting important matters — Vyatipata, Bhadra on earth |
|---|---|
| Month | Shravana (amanta) · Bhadrapada (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Durmukha (No. 30) · Shaka 2118 · Vikram 2253 more |
| Period | Chaturmasya |
| Festivals | Masik Shivaratri |
At sunrise 05:16
| Tithi | 13Krishna-trayodashi (Jaya, God of Love) · until 09:14 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Pushya, pada 2 (light, Brhaspati, Saturn) · until 20:51 more |
| Yoga | Vyatipata (“calamity, downfall”, inauspicious) · until 14:56 more |
| Karana | Vanija (movable) · until 09:14 more |
| Vara | Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Karka (Cancer) |
Changes during the day
| from 09:14 | tithi Krishna-chaturdashi |
|---|---|
| from 09:14 | karana Vishti |
| from 14:56 | yoga Variyana |
| from 19:34 | karana Shakuni |
| from 20:51 | nakshatra Ashlesha |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 04:35 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 05:16 |
| Noon | 12:32 |
| Sunset | 19:47 |
| End of twilight | 20:27 |
| Moonrise | 02:47 |
| Moonset | 18:47 |
| Day length | 14 h 30 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 09:14 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Pushya (05:16–19:47) is good for sowing.
- Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 09:14–19:34: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
- Shakuni 19:34–19:47: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it (it is suitable for sowing).
- Krishna-chaturdashi 09:14–19:47: according to the Kalaprakashika, ploughing on Chaturdashi puts the owner’s life in danger.
Festivals and periods
Masik Shivaratri · Shiva
The monthly “night of Shiva” — the fourteenth day of the waning Moon. Devotees fast, keep vigil through the night and perform abhisheka of the lingam at midnight (Nishitha).
Rule: nishitha vyapini: midnight, 00:13–00:51 (23.08)
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 05:16–20:51
Anandadi: Prajapati 05:16–20:51 Anandadi: Saumya 20:51–05:18 (23.08)
- Bhadra on earth: 09:14–19:34; Bhadra Mukha 09:14–10:57; Bhadra Puchha 18:30–19:31
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 04:01–04:38 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:02–13:00 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:57–15:55 |
| Godhuli | 19:47–20:06 |
| Pradosha | 19:47–21:41 |
| Nishitha | 00:13–00:51 (23.08) |
| Amrita Kalam | 15:06–16:32 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 07:05–08:54 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 10:43–12:31 |
| Gulika Kalam | 14:20–16:09 |
| Dur Muhurta | 13:00–13:59, 15:55–16:53 |
| Varjyam | 06:28–07:54 |
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 05:16–16:45, 18:32–19:34 |
Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Pushya; tithi Krishna-trayodashi until 09:14, Krishna-chaturdashi from 09:14; lagna Simha 05:16, Kanya 08:03, Tula 11:04, Vrischika 14:04, Dhanu 16:45, Makara 18:32, Kumbha 19:34
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Pushya — increase in wealth; Monday — clear, bright complexion.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Krishna-chaturdashi 09:14–19:47: a Rikta and Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
- Bhadra on earth 09:14–19:34: 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 05:16–14:56: auspicious undertakings, including haircuts, are avoided during this yoga (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Cautions:
- Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
- Monday: according to the Kalaprakashika, it is good for a haircut only during the waxing Moon.
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Avoid starting important matters · score S = −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: Vyatipata, Bhadra on earth
+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 05:16–20:51+2 Pushya 05:16–20:51+1 Anandadi: Prajapati 05:16–20:51+1 Auspicious weekday0 Yoga Variyana 14:56–05:18 (23.08)0 Chaturmasya−2 Krishna Chaturdashi 09:14–05:18 (23.08)−3 Bhadra on earth 09:14–19:34−3 Vyatipata 05:16–14:56
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Avoid starting important matters — Krishna Chaturdashi, Kshaya tithi |
|---|---|
| Month | Shravana (amanta) · Bhadrapada (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Durmukha (No. 30) · Shaka 2118 · Vikram 2253 more |
| Period | Chaturmasya |
| Festivals | Shravana Amavasya (Pithori, Pola) · Bhaumvati Amavasya |
At sunrise 05:18
| Tithi | 14Krishna-chaturdashi (Rikta, Kali) · until 05:49 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Ashlesha, pada 2 (sharp, Naga - the lord of snakes (Sharpa), Mercury) · until 18:03 more Gandamula |
| Yoga | Variyana (“excellent, best”, auspicious) · until 10:57 more |
| Karana | Shakuni (fixed, inauspicious) · until 05:49 more |
| Vara | Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Karka (Cancer) |
Changes during the day
| from 05:49 | tithi Amavasya (kshaya: not present at any sunrise) |
|---|---|
| from 05:49 | karana Chatushpada |
| from 10:57 | yoga Parigha |
| from 15:58 | karana Naga |
| from 18:03 | nakshatra Magha |
| from 02:05 (24.08) | tithi Shukla-pratipat |
| from 02:05 (24.08) | karana Kimstughna |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 04:37 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 05:18 |
| Noon | 12:32 |
| Sunset | 19:44 |
| End of twilight | 20:25 |
| Moonrise | 04:23 |
| Moonset | 19:04 |
| Day length | 14 h 25 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 2, average — 2, bad — 9
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 05:49 | from 18:03 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Magha (18:03–19:44) is good for sowing, for root crops.
- Shakuni 05:18–05:49: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it (it is suitable for sowing).
- Chatushpada 05:49–15:58: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
- Naga 15:58–19:44: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
- Krishna-chaturdashi 05:18–05:49: according to the Kalaprakashika, ploughing on Chaturdashi puts the owner’s life in danger.
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 05:49–02:05 (24.08)
the kshaya tithi does not touch sunrise — the festival is on the day it begins
Bhaumvati Amavasya · Pitris (ancestors)
A new moon on a Tuesday (Bhauma — Mars): a day of ancestor rites and of propitiating Mars; it is believed to help free one from debts.
Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 05:49–02:05 (24.08)
the kshaya tithi does not touch sunrise — the festival is on the day it begins
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 05:18–18:03
Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 02:05–05:20 (24.08)
Anandadi: Ananda 05:18–18:03 Anandadi: Kaladanda 18:03–05:20 (24.08)
- Gandanta (nakshatra): 12:46–23:18
- Gandanta (tithi): 01:44–02:25 (24.08)
- Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Ashlesha
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 04:02–04:40 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:02–13:00 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:56–15:53 |
| Godhuli | 19:44–20:03 |
| Pradosha | 19:44–21:39 |
| Nishitha | 00:13–00:51 (24.08) |
| Amrita Kalam | 16:38–18:03 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 16:08–17:56 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 08:55–10:43 |
| Gulika Kalam | 12:31–14:19 |
| Dur Muhurta | 08:11–09:09, 23:35–00:13 (24.08) |
| Varjyam | 08:09–09:34, 04:33–05:56 (24.08) |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | no suitable window — see the prohibitions below |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | no suitable window — see the prohibitions below |
| Bathing, washing hair | bad throughout the daytime |
Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Ashlesha until 18:03, Magha from 18:03; tithi Krishna-chaturdashi until 05:49, Amavasya from 05:49; lagna Simha 05:18, Kanya 08:00, Tula 11:00, Vrischika 14:01, Dhanu 16:41, Makara 18:28, Kumbha 19:30
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Ashlesha (until 18:03) — physical affliction (suffering); Magha (from 18:03) — loss of property; Tuesday — harm to longevity.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Krishna-chaturdashi 05:18–05:49: a Rikta and Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
- Amavasya 05:49–19:44: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Cautions:
- The Muhurta Chintamani warns: whoever shaves in Magha nakshatra 4 times a year puts their life in danger — frequent haircuts in this nakshatra are best avoided.
- Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Avoid starting important matters · score S = −3
There is a mild prohibition (Amavasya, Krishna Chaturdashi, Bhadra on earth, Vyatipata, Vaidhriti, kshaya tithi, Sankranti, Ashubha Yoga) or the total score is -3 or lower: the day is unfavourable for important new matters, but suitable for fasting, prayer and everyday work.
Avoid starting important matters: Krishna Chaturdashi, Kshaya tithi
+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 05:18–18:03+1 Anandadi: Ananda 05:18–18:03+1 Yoga Variyana 05:18–10:570 Chaturmasya0 Anandadi: Kaladanda 18:03–05:20 (24.08)−1 Yoga Parigha 10:57–20:50−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 05:18–18:03−2 Kshaya tithi−3 Krishna Chaturdashi 05:18–05:49
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Ordinary day — pros: Anandadi: Chara, Auspicious weekday; cons: Samvartaka Yoga, Fierce or sharp nakshatra |
|---|---|
| Month | Bhadrapada (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Durmukha (No. 30) · Shaka 2118 · Vikram 2253 more |
| Period | Chaturmasya |
At sunrise 05:20
| Tithi | 1Shukla-pratipat (Nanda, Brahma) · until 22:13 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Magha, pada 3 (fierce, Pitris or Pitars - ancestors of the clan, forefathers, Ketu) · until 15:02 more Gandamula |
| Yoga | Parigha (“bolt, barrier”, inauspicious) · until 06:44 more |
| Karana | Kimstughna (fixed) · until 12:09 more |
| Vara | Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Simha (Leo) |
Changes during the day
| from 06:44 | yoga Shiva |
|---|---|
| from 12:09 | karana Bava |
| from 15:02 | nakshatra Purva-Phalguni |
| from 22:13 | tithi Shukla-dvitya |
| from 22:13 | karana Balava |
| from 02:27 (25.08) | yoga Siddha |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 04:40 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 05:20 |
| Noon | 12:32 |
| Sunset | 19:42 |
| End of twilight | 20:22 |
| Moonrise | 05:59 |
| Moonset | 19:18 |
| Day length | 14 h 21 min |
Sky
| New moon (Amavasya) | 02:05 |
|---|
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 2, average — 10, bad — 1
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 15:02 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Magha (05:20–15:02) is good for sowing, for root crops.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Phalguni (15:02–19:42) is good for root crops.
- Kimstughna 05:20–12:09: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Festivals and periods
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 22:13–05:22 (25.08)
Samvartaka Yoga 05:20–22:13
Anandadi: Chara 05:20–15:02 Anandadi: Sthira 15:02–05:22 (25.08)
- Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Magha
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 04:03–04:42 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:55–15:52 |
| Godhuli | 19:42–20:01 |
| Pradosha | 19:42–21:38 |
| Nishitha | 00:13–00:51 (25.08) |
| Amrita Kalam | 12:56–14:20 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 12:31–14:19 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 07:08–08:56 |
| Gulika Kalam | 10:43–12:31 |
| Dur Muhurta | 12:02–13:00 |
| Varjyam | 04:33–05:56, 22:02–23:26 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 07:56–13:57, 18:24–19:26
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 07:56–13:57, 18:24–19:26 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average 07:56–13:57, 18:24–19:26 |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 07:56–16:37, 18:24–19:26 |
Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Magha until 15:02, Purva-Phalguni from 15:02; tithi Shukla-pratipat; lagna Simha 05:20, Kanya 07:56, Tula 10:56, Vrischika 13:57, Dhanu 16:37, Makara 18:24, Kumbha 19:26
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Magha (until 15:02) — loss of property; Purva-Phalguni (from 15:02) — ill health; Wednesday — favour of the authorities.
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
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: Chara 05:20–15:02+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Yoga Shiva 06:44–02:27 (25.08)0 Chaturmasya−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 05:20–15:02−3 Samvartaka Yoga 05:20–22:13
| Summary | Ordinary day — pros: Yoga Siddha, Anandadi: Matanga; cons: Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra), Fierce or sharp nakshatra |
|---|---|
| Month | Bhadrapada (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Durmukha (No. 30) · Shaka 2118 · Vikram 2253 more |
| Period | Chaturmasya |
At sunrise 05:22
| Tithi | 2Shukla-dvitya (Bhadra, Vidhatr) · until 18:25 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Purva-Phalguni, pada 3 (fierce, Bhaga (Share, Distributor) - god of wealth and family, Venus) · until 12:01 more |
| Yoga | Siddha (“perfected, accomplished”, auspicious) · until 22:15 more |
| Karana | Balava (movable) · until 08:18 more |
| Vara | Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Simha (Leo) |
Changes during the day
| from 08:18 | karana Kaulava |
|---|---|
| from 12:01 | nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni |
| from 18:25 | tithi Shukla-tritya |
| from 18:25 | karana Taitila |
| from 22:15 | yoga Sadhya |
| from 04:36 (26.08) | karana Gara |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 04:42 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 05:22 |
| Noon | 12:31 |
| Sunset | 19:39 |
| End of twilight | 20:19 |
| Moonrise | 07:34 |
| Moonset | 19:32 |
| Day length | 14 h 17 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 3, average — 10, bad — 0
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 12:01 | from 18:25 |
|---|
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 (05:22–12:01) is good for root crops.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Phalguni (12:01–19:39) is good for sowing.
Festivals and periods
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 12:01–05:24 (26.08) Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 18:25–05:24 (26.08)
Anandadi: Matanga 12:01–05:24 (26.08) Anandadi: Gada 05:22–12:01
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 04:05–04:43 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:02–12:59 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:54–15:51 |
| Godhuli | 19:39–19:59 |
| Pradosha | 19:39–21:36 |
| Nishitha | 00:12–00:51 (26.08) |
| Amrita Kalam | 06:26–07:50, 02:50–04:15 (26.08) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 14:18–16:05 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 05:22–07:09 |
| Gulika Kalam | 08:56–10:44 |
| Dur Muhurta | 10:08–11:05, 15:51–16:48 |
| Varjyam | 18:22–19:47 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: good 12:01–13:53, 18:21–19:22
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | good 12:01–13:53, 18:21–19:22 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails | good 12:01–13:53, 18:21–19:22 |
| Cutting toenails | good 18:25–19:22 |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 12:01–16:33, 18:21–19:22 |
Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Purva-Phalguni until 12:01, Uttara-Phalguni from 12:01; tithi Shukla-dvitya until 18:25, Shukla-tritya from 18:25; lagna Simha 05:22, Kanya 07:52, Tula 10:52, Vrischika 13:53, Dhanu 16:33, Makara 18:21, Kumbha 19:22
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Purva-Phalguni (until 12:01) — ill health; Uttara-Phalguni (from 12:01) — destruction of all diseases; Thursday — success.
Cautions:
- The Muhurta Chintamani warns: whoever shaves in Uttara-Phalguni nakshatra 4 times a year puts their life in danger — frequent haircuts in this nakshatra are best avoided.
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Ordinary day · score S = 0
Auspicious and inauspicious factors are balanced: a day for routine matters; important matters are best timed for favourable days.
+2 Yoga Siddha 05:22–22:15+1 Anandadi: Matanga 12:01–05:24 (26.08)+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 05:22–18:25+1 Auspicious nakshatra 12:01–05:24 (26.08)0 Chaturmasya0 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 18:25–05:24 (26.08)−1 Anandadi: Gada 05:22–12:01−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 05:22–12:01−3 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 12:01–05:24 (26.08)
| Summary | Best day — Ravi Yoga, Anandadi: Shubha; auspicious time — after 09:11; auspicious time — until 14:51 |
|---|---|
| Month | Bhadrapada (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Durmukha (No. 30) · Shaka 2118 · Vikram 2253 more |
| Period | Chaturmasya |
| Festivals | Hartalika Teej · Chandra Darshan |
At sunrise 05:24
| Tithi | 3Shukla-tritya (Jaya, Vishnu) · until 14:51 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Uttara-Phalguni, pada 4 (fixed, Aryaman (Lord of Hospitality), Sun) · until 09:11 more |
| Yoga | Sadhya (“attainable, amenable”, auspicious) · until 18:16 more |
| Karana | Gara (movable) · until 14:51 more |
| Vara | Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Kanya (Virgo) |
Changes during the day
| from 09:11 | nakshatra Hasta |
|---|---|
| from 14:51 | tithi Shukla-chaturti |
| from 14:51 | karana Vanija |
| from 18:16 | yoga Shubha |
| from 01:13 (27.08) | karana Vishti |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 04:44 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 05:24 |
| Noon | 12:31 |
| Sunset | 19:37 |
| End of twilight | 20:17 |
| Moonrise | 09:08 |
| Moonset | 19:46 |
| Day length | 14 h 12 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 10, average — 2, bad — 1
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 09:11 | from 14:51 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Phalguni (05:24–09:11) is good for sowing.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Hasta (09:11–19:37) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Festivals and periods
Hartalika Teej · Shiva and Parvati
The fast of Parvati, who won Shiva as her husband through severe austerity: women fast without water and mould clay figures of Shiva and Parvati. In Karnataka this day is Gowri Habba.
Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 18:25 (25.08)–14:51
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Chandra Darshan · Chandra (the Moon)
The first evening after the new moon, when the thin lunar crescent becomes visible. People look at the young Moon, offer it water and pray for well-being; some fast until it appears.
Rule: first visible lunar crescent, 19:37–19:46
on the first evenings the crescent sets almost together with the Sun (northern latitudes) — the day is chosen by the Yallop crescent visibility criterion
Crescent Moon above the horizon after sunset: 19:37–19:46
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Ravi Yoga 09:11–05:26 (27.08)
Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 05:24–09:11
Anandadi: Shubha 05:24–09:11 Anandadi: Amrita 09:11–05:26 (27.08)
- Bhadra in the netherworld: 01:13–11:42 (27.08); Bhadra Mukha 01:16–03:01 (27.08); Bhadra Puchha 10:39–11:42 (27.08)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 04:06–04:45 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:02–12:59 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:52–15:49 |
| Godhuli | 19:37–19:56 |
| Pradosha | 19:37–21:35 |
| Nishitha | 00:12–00:51 (27.08) |
| Amrita Kalam | 01:20–02:46 (27.08) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 10:44–12:30 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 16:04–17:50 |
| Gulika Kalam | 07:11–08:57 |
| Dur Muhurta | 08:15–09:11, 12:59–13:56 |
| Varjyam | 16:43–18:10 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: good 07:48–13:49
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | good 07:48–13:49 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | good 07:48–13:49 |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 07:48–14:51 |
Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni until 09:11, Hasta from 09:11; tithi Shukla-tritya until 14:51, Shukla-chaturti from 14:51; lagna Simha 05:24, Kanya 07:48, Tula 10:48, Vrischika 13:49, Dhanu 16:29, Makara 18:17, Kumbha 19:18
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Uttara-Phalguni (until 09:11) — destruction of all diseases; Hasta (from 09:11) — imparting radiance (to the person); Friday — universal respect.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Shukla-chaturti 14:51–19:37: 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.
- 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 09:11
Auspicious time ends by 14:51
+2 Ravi Yoga 09:11–05:26 (27.08)+1 Anandadi: Shubha 05:24–09:11+1 Auspicious nakshatra 05:24–09:11+1 Yoga Sadhya 05:24–18:16+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 05:24–14:510 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 05:24–09:11 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Chaturmasya−1 Rikta tithi 14:51–05:26 (27.08)
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 — Anandadi: Kana, Rikta tithi |
|---|---|
| Month | Bhadrapada (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Durmukha (No. 30) · Shaka 2118 · Vikram 2253 more |
| Period | Chaturmasya |
| Festivals | Ganesha Chaturthi · Rishi Panchami |
At sunrise 05:26
| Tithi | 4Shukla-chaturti (Rikta, Yama) · until 11:42 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Hasta, pada 4 (light, Savitar (Animating, Awakening), Moon) · until 06:43 more |
| Yoga | Shubha (“goodness, happiness”, auspicious) · until 14:40 more |
| Karana | Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 11:42 more |
| Vara | Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Kanya (Virgo) |
Changes during the day
| from 06:43 | nakshatra Chitra |
|---|---|
| from 11:42 | tithi Shukla-panchami |
| from 11:42 | karana Bava |
| from 14:40 | yoga Shukla |
| from 22:19 | karana Balava |
| from 04:46 (28.08) | nakshatra Swati |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 04:46 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 05:26 |
| Noon | 12:31 |
| Sunset | 19:34 |
| End of twilight | 20:14 |
| Moonrise | 10:42 |
| Moonset | 20:02 |
| Day length | 14 h 08 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 2, average — 10, bad — 1
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 06:43 | from 11:42 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Hasta (05:26–06:43) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Chitra (06:43–19:34) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
- Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 05:26–11:42: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Festivals and periods
Ganesha Chaturthi · Ganesha
The appearance day of Ganesha and the start of the ten-day festival. The clay murti is installed at noon (Madhyahna), and modaks and durva grass are offered; on this evening devotees do not look at the Moon (mithya dosha). The festival ends with the immersion of the murti in water on Ananta Chaturdashi.
Rule: madhyahna vyapini: midday (the 3rd fifth of the daytime), 11:05–11:42
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Do not look at the Moon: 10:42–11:42
Rishi Panchami · Saptarishi (the seven sages)
Worship of the seven sages (the Saptarishi — the seven stars of the Big Dipper). Fasting and a holy bath cleanse devotees, especially women, of unintentional breaches of the rules of purity.
Rule: madhyahna vyapini: midday (the 3rd fifth of the daytime), 11:42–13:55
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Ravi Yoga 05:26–06:43 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:26–11:42 Ravi Yoga 04:46–05:28 (28.08) Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:46–05:28 (28.08) Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 04:46–05:28 (28.08)
Yamaghanta 05:26–06:43 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 11:42–05:28 (28.08)
Anandadi: Siddhi 04:46–05:28 (28.08) Anandadi: Mrityu 05:26–06:43 Anandadi: Kana 06:43–04:46 (28.08)
- Bhadra in the netherworld: 01:13–11:42; Bhadra Mukha 01:16–03:01; Bhadra Puchha 10:39–11:42
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 04:07–04:47 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:02–12:58 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:51–15:48 |
| Godhuli | 19:34–19:54 |
| Pradosha | 19:34–21:33 |
| Nishitha | 00:11–00:51 (28.08) |
| Amrita Kalam | 22:54–00:22 (28.08) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 08:58–10:44 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 14:16–16:02 |
| Gulika Kalam | 05:26–07:12 |
| Dur Muhurta | 05:26–06:22, 06:22–07:19 |
| Varjyam | 14:04–15:32 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 11:42–19:34
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | average 11:42–19:34 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average 11:42–19:34 |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 07:44–19:34 |
Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Hasta until 06:43, Chitra from 06:43; tithi Shukla-chaturti until 11:42, Shukla-panchami from 11:42; lagna Simha 05:26, Kanya 07:44, Tula 10:44, Vrischika 13:45, Dhanu 16:26, Makara 18:13, Kumbha 19:14
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Hasta (until 06:43) — imparting radiance (to the person); Chitra (from 06:43) — improvement of well-being; Saturday — decline of physical strength.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Shukla-chaturti 05:26–11:42: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Avoid starting important matters · score S = −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.
+2 Yoga Shubha 05:26–14:40+1 Auspicious nakshatra 05:26–06:43+1 Auspicious tithi 11:42–05:28 (28.08)0 Ravi Yoga 05:26–06:430 Anandadi: Mrityu 05:26–06:43 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Chaturmasya0 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:26–11:42 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Yamaghanta 05:26–06:43 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Vishti (Bhadra) 05:26–11:42−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 11:42–05:28 (28.08)−2 Rikta tithi 05:26–11:42−3 Anandadi: Kana 06:43–04:46 (28.08)
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Favourable day — Ravi Yoga, Yoga Brahma |
|---|---|
| Month | Bhadrapada (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Durmukha (No. 30) · Shaka 2118 · Vikram 2253 more |
| Period | Chaturmasya |
| Festivals | Skanda Shashti |
At sunrise 05:28
| Tithi | 5Shukla-panchami (Purna, Soma) · until 09:05 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Swati, pada 1 (movable, Waiu (Wind), Rahu) · until 03:29 (29.08) more |
| Yoga | Shukla (“bright, pure”, auspicious) · until 11:31 more |
| Karana | Balava (movable) · until 09:05 more |
| Vara | Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Tula (Libra) |
Changes during the day
| from 09:05 | tithi Shukla-shashti |
|---|---|
| from 09:05 | karana Kaulava |
| from 11:31 | yoga Brahma |
| from 20:02 | karana Taitila |
| from 03:29 (29.08) | nakshatra Vishakha |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 04:48 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 05:28 |
| Noon | 12:30 |
| Sunset | 19:32 |
| End of twilight | 20:11 |
| Moonrise | 12:13 |
| Moonset | 20:24 |
| Day length | 14 h 03 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 09:05 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Swati (05:28–19:32) 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, 09:05–05:30 (29.08)
the tithi begins between sunrise and sunset
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Ravi Yoga 05:28–03:29 (29.08)
Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 09:05–05:30 (29.08)
Anandadi: Lumbaka 05:28–03:29 (29.08) Anandadi: Utpata 03:29–05:30 (29.08)
- Gandanta (tithi): 08:44–09:27
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 04:09–04:48 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:02–12:58 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:50–15:47 |
| Godhuli | 19:32–19:52 |
| Pradosha | 19:32–21:31 |
| Nishitha | 00:11–00:51 (29.08) |
| Amrita Kalam | 19:10–20:40 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 17:46–19:32 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 12:30–14:15 |
| Gulika Kalam | 16:01–17:46 |
| Dur Muhurta | 17:39–18:35 |
| Varjyam | 10:04–11:35 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 05:28–13:41, 18:09–19:11
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | average 05:28–13:41, 18:09–19:11 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average 05:28–13:41, 18:09–19:11 |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 05:28–16:22, 18:09–19:11 |
Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Swati; tithi Shukla-panchami until 09:05, Shukla-shashti from 09:05; lagna Simha 05:28, Kanya 07:40, Tula 10:40, Vrischika 13:41, Dhanu 16:22, Makara 18:09, Kumbha 19:11
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Swati — relief from all suffering; Sunday — physical well-being.
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Favourable day · score S = +4
Auspicious factors outweigh inauspicious ones: ordinary matters can be started.
+2 Ravi Yoga 05:28–03:29 (29.08)+1 Yoga Brahma 11:31–05:30 (29.08)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 05:28–03:29 (29.08)+1 Auspicious tithi 05:28–09:050 Chaturmasya0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 09:05–05:30 (29.08) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Anandadi: Lumbaka 05:28–03:29 (29.08)
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 — Yamaghanta, Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) |
|---|---|
| Month | Bhadrapada (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Durmukha (No. 30) · Shaka 2118 · Vikram 2253 more |
| Period | Chaturmasya |
At sunrise 05:30
| Tithi | 6Shukla-shashti (Nanda, Kartikeya) · until 07:10 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Vishakha, pada 1 (mixed, Indra and Agni, Jupiter) · until 02:56 (30.08) more |
| Yoga | Brahma (“Brahma, sacred knowledge”, auspicious) · until 08:57 more |
| Karana | Taitila (movable) · until 07:10 more |
| Vara | Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Tula (Libra) |
Changes during the day
| from 07:10 | tithi Shukla-saptami |
|---|---|
| from 07:10 | karana Gara |
| from 08:57 | yoga Indra |
| from 18:29 | karana Vanija |
| from 02:56 (30.08) | nakshatra Anuradha |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 04:50 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 05:30 |
| Noon | 12:30 |
| Sunset | 19:29 |
| End of twilight | 20:09 |
| Moonrise | 13:40 |
| Moonset | 20:52 |
| Day length | 13 h 59 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 3, average — 10, bad — 0
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 07:10 |
|---|
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 (05:30–19:29) is good for sowing, for root crops.
Festivals and periods
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 02:56–05:32 (30.08)
Hutashana Yoga 05:30–07:10 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:30–07:10 Yamaghanta 05:30–02:56 (30.08) Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:10–05:32 (30.08)
Anandadi: Mitra 05:30–02:56 (30.08) Anandadi: Manasa 02:56–05:32 (30.08)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 04:10–04:50 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:01–12:57 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:49–15:45 |
| Godhuli | 19:29–19:49 |
| Pradosha | 19:29–21:30 |
| Nishitha | 00:10–00:51 (30.08) |
| Amrita Kalam | 18:20–19:54 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 07:15–09:00 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 10:45–12:29 |
| Gulika Kalam | 14:14–15:59 |
| Dur Muhurta | 12:57–13:53, 15:45–16:41 |
| Varjyam | 08:58–10:31 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 07:10–19:29
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 07:10–19:29 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average 07:10–19:29 |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 07:10–19:29 |
Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Vishakha; tithi Shukla-shashti until 07:10, Shukla-saptami from 07:10; lagna Simha 05:30, Kanya 07:36, Tula 10:36, Vrischika 13:37, Dhanu 16:18, Makara 18:05, Kumbha 19:07
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Vishakha — loss of money; Monday — clear, bright complexion.
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Unfavourable day · score S = −1
A strict prohibition (a visible eclipse; Visha Yoga of the weekday, tithi and nakshatra; Amrita Siddhi turned to poison; Yamaghanta; the Anandadi yoga Mrityu) or a total score of -7 or lower: any new undertakings are best postponed.
Strict prohibition: Yamaghanta
+2 Yoga Brahma 05:30–08:57+1 Anandadi: Mitra 05:30–02:56 (30.08)+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 07:10–05:32 (30.08)0 Chaturmasya0 Hutashana Yoga 05:30–07:100 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:30–07:10−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:10–05:32 (30.08)−3 Yamaghanta 05:30–02:56 (30.08)
| Summary | Avoid starting important matters — Vaidhriti, Vishti (Bhadra) |
|---|---|
| Month | Bhadrapada (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Durmukha (No. 30) · Shaka 2118 · Vikram 2253 more |
| Period | Chaturmasya |
| Festivals | Radha Ashtami |
At sunrise 05:32
| Tithi | 7Shukla-saptami (Bhadra, Indra) · until 06:00 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Anuradha, pada 1 (soft, Mitra (Friend), Saturn) · until 03:10 (31.08) more |
| Yoga | Indra (“Indra, lord”, auspicious) · until 06:59 more |
| Karana | Vanija (movable) · until 06:00 more |
| Vara | Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Vrischika (Scorpio) |
Changes during the day
| from 06:00 | tithi Shukla-ashtami |
|---|---|
| from 06:00 | karana Vishti |
| from 06:59 | yoga Vaidhriti |
| from 17:42 | karana Bava |
| from 03:10 (31.08) | nakshatra Jyestha |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 04:52 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 05:32 |
| Noon | 12:30 |
| Sunset | 19:27 |
| End of twilight | 20:06 |
| Moonrise | 14:56 |
| Moonset | 21:31 |
| Day length | 13 h 54 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 06:00 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Anuradha (05:32–19:27) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
- Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 06:00–17:42: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Festivals and periods
Radha Ashtami · Radha
The appearance day of Radha, the beloved of Krishna. Puja is performed at noon; the day is celebrated especially in Barsana and Vrindavan. The sixteen-day Mahalakshmi Vrat begins on this day.
Rule: madhyahna vyapini: midday (the 3rd fifth of the daytime), 11:06–13:53
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:00–05:34 (31.08) Ravi Yoga 03:10–05:34 (31.08)
Hutashana Yoga 05:32–06:00 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:32–06:00
Anandadi: Vajra 05:32–03:10 (31.08) Anandadi: Mudgara 03:10–05:34 (31.08)
- Bhadra in heaven: 06:00–17:42; Bhadra Puchha 07:46–08:57; Bhadra Mukha 08:57–10:55
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 04:11–04:52 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:01–12:57 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:48–15:44 |
| Godhuli | 19:27–19:47 |
| Pradosha | 19:27–21:28 |
| Nishitha | 00:10–00:50 (31.08) |
| Amrita Kalam | 16:40–18:17 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 15:58–17:42 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 09:00–10:45 |
| Gulika Kalam | 12:29–14:14 |
| Dur Muhurta | 08:19–09:14, 23:29–00:10 (31.08) |
| Varjyam | 06:59–08:36 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: bad throughout the daytime
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | bad throughout the daytime |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | bad throughout the daytime |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 05:32–06:00, 07:32–16:14, 18:01–19:03 |
Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Anuradha; tithi Shukla-saptami until 06:00, Shukla-ashtami from 06:00; lagna Simha 05:32, Kanya 07:32, Tula 10:32, Vrischika 13:33, Dhanu 16:14, Makara 18:01, Kumbha 19:03
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Anuradha — loss of money. In general Anuradha is favourable, but not for the very first shaving, cutting or trimming of hair (“vapanam”); Tuesday — harm to longevity.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Shukla-ashtami 06:00–19:27: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
- Vaidhriti 06:59–19:27: auspicious undertakings, including haircuts, are avoided during this yoga (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Cautions:
- The Muhurta Chintamani warns: whoever shaves in Anuradha nakshatra 3 times a year puts their life in danger — frequent haircuts in this nakshatra are best avoided.
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Avoid starting important matters · score S = −2
There is a mild prohibition (Amavasya, Krishna Chaturdashi, Bhadra on earth, Vyatipata, Vaidhriti, kshaya tithi, Sankranti, Ashubha Yoga) or the total score is -3 or lower: the day is unfavourable for important new matters, but suitable for fasting, prayer and everyday work.
Avoid starting important matters: Vaidhriti
+2 Yoga Indra 05:32–06:59+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:00–05:34 (31.08)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 05:32–03:10 (31.08)+1 Auspicious tithi 05:32–06:000 Chaturmasya0 Hutashana Yoga 05:32–06:000 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:32–06:00−1 Ashtami 06:00–05:34 (31.08)−1 Anandadi: Vajra 05:32–03:10 (31.08)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−2 Vishti (Bhadra) 06:00–17:42−3 Vaidhriti 06:59–05:34 (31.08)
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, Rikta tithi |
|---|---|
| Month | Bhadrapada (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Durmukha (No. 30) · Shaka 2118 · Vikram 2253 more |
| Period | Chaturmasya |
| Festivals | Masik Durgashtami |
At sunrise 05:34
| Tithi | 8Shukla-ashtami (Jaya, Vasus) · until 05:37 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Jyestha, pada 1 (sharp, Indra (Leader of the Gods), Mercury) · until 04:08 (01.09) more Gandamula |
| Yoga | Vaidhriti (“without support, discord”, inauspicious) · until 05:39 more |
| Karana | Bava (movable) · until 05:37 more |
| Vara | Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Vrischika (Scorpio) |
Changes during the day
| from 05:37 | tithi Shukla-navami |
|---|---|
| from 05:37 | karana Balava |
| from 05:39 | yoga Vishkambha |
| from 17:42 | karana Kaulava |
| from 04:08 (01.09) | nakshatra Mula |
| from 04:54 (01.09) | yoga Priti |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 04:54 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 05:34 |
| Noon | 12:29 |
| Sunset | 19:24 |
| End of twilight | 20:03 |
| Moonrise | 15:58 |
| Moonset | 22:24 |
| Day length | 13 h 50 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 05:37 |
|---|
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 (05:34–19:24) 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 06:00 (30.08)–05:37
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Ravi Yoga all day
Hutashana Yoga 05:34–05:37 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:34–05:37 Krakacha Yoga 05:37–05:36 (01.09) Yamaghanta 04:08–05:36 (01.09)
Anandadi: Dhwaja 04:08–05:36 (01.09) Anandadi: Dhwanksha 05:34–04:08 (01.09)
- Gandanta (nakshatra): 21:50–10:29 (01.09)
- Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Jyestha
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 04:13–04:53 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:47–15:43 |
| Godhuli | 19:24–19:44 |
| Pradosha | 19:24–21:26 |
| Nishitha | 00:09–00:50 (01.09) |
| Amrita Kalam | 18:59–20:39 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 12:29–14:13 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 07:17–09:01 |
| Gulika Kalam | 10:45–12:29 |
| Dur Muhurta | 12:01–12:57 |
| Varjyam | 09:00–10:39 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | no suitable window — see the prohibitions below |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | no suitable window — see the prohibitions below |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 07:28–16:10, 17:57–18:59 |
Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Jyestha; tithi Shukla-ashtami until 05:37, Shukla-navami from 05:37; lagna Simha 05:34, Kanya 07:28, Tula 10:28, Vrischika 13:29, Dhanu 16:10, Makara 17:57, Kumbha 18:59
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Jyestha — loss (reduction) of landed property (real estate); Wednesday — favour of the authorities.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Shukla-ashtami 05:34–05:37: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
- Shukla-navami 05:37–19:24: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
- Vaidhriti 05:34–05:39: auspicious undertakings, including haircuts, are avoided during this yoga (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Cautions:
- Jyeshtha: favourable for shaving according to the Muhurta Chintamani and B. V. Raman (the rating above follows the Kalaprakashika, where it is avoided).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Avoid starting important matters · score S = −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 Auspicious weekday0 Chaturmasya0 Hutashana Yoga 05:34–05:37 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:34–05:37 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Yoga Vishkambha 05:39–06:49−1 Anandadi: Dhwanksha 05:34–04:08 (01.09)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 05:34–04:08 (01.09)−2 Rikta tithi 05:37–05:36 (01.09)−3 Krakacha Yoga 05:37–05:36 (01.09)
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
Patron: Shridhara; Aditya — Indra. Full moon in nakshatra Shravana. Ritu: Varsha.
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: Virodhikrit (No. 45)
Shaka Samvat 2118 · Vikram Samvat 2253 · Kali Yuga 5297
Next year — Hemalamba, from the new moon before Ugadi (the start of Chaitra) 18.03.2197
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: 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: 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: 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.
Deity: Yama
Bhadra — the most inauspicious karana: weddings, journeys, purchases and any auspicious undertakings are avoided during it. It suits only harsh deeds: fighting enemies, demolition, removing obstacles.
A karana is half a tithi; there are 60 of them in a lunar month.
Lord: Moon
Favorable for any daily activities related to water, food, housing, women, trade, hotels, utilities, etc. You can carry out a wide variety of earthworks, both gardening and construction; preparing food, getting a haircut, doing treatment, decorating, building relationships, getting married and hiring.
Start of morning civil twilight: the Sun is 6° below the horizon and the sky grows light.
Appearance of the upper limb of the solar disc, with refraction. The Vedic day and the vara begin at sunrise.
True noon — the culmination of the Sun, midway between sunrise and sunset.
The upper limb of the solar disc disappears below the horizon (with refraction).
End of evening civil twilight: the Sun is 6° below the horizon.
Appearance of the upper limb of the lunar disc above the horizon. The decisive time for Sankashti Chaturthi and Karwa Chauth.
The upper limb of the lunar disc disappears below the horizon.
Garden tasks are rated as in the site’s “Lunar calendar for gardeners” section: the weekday, nakshatra and tithi are taken into account; starting from a base score of 3, each factor adds one point if favourable or subtracts one if unfavourable; total score 0–6: 0–2 — bad, 3–4 — average, 5–6 — good. The table shows the rating at sunrise and after each change of nakshatra or tithi during the daytime (“from HH:MM”); the icons next to the sunrise rating show the contribution of the weekday, nakshatra and tithi at sunrise: “+” (green) adds one point, “0” (yellow) has no effect, “–” (red) subtracts one.
The ratings are the site author’s summary of the Indian and Tibetan traditions. Classical texts on agriculture: the Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX, English translation by N. P. Subramania Iyer, 1917), B. V. Raman’s Muhurtha (ch. XIII), the Brihat Samhita of Varahamihira (ch. 55).
what to do (Tibetan tradition): field work, planting rice, grain, trees or flowers
plants of the day: watery vegetables such as cucumbers and zucchini, water-loving plants such as rice
nakshatra 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-ashtami
tillage and sowing are forbidden
for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
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.
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.
The time of Vishti Karana — halves of the 4th, 8th, 11th and 15th tithis of the bright half and of the 3rd, 7th, 10th and 14th of the dark half of the month. Auspicious activities are not begun during Bhadra; its strength depends on where it resides: on earth it is most harmful, while in heaven or in the netherworld the harm is mitigated (according to a verse of the Muhurta Chintamani, there it even portends good fortune and gain).
“Mouth” of Bhadra — the most dangerous 5 ghatis (2 hours) of Bhadra; nothing important is done at this time.
“Tail” of Bhadra — the last 3 ghatis (1 h 12 min) of one of its praharas; considered an acceptable time if Bhadra cannot be avoided (for example, for Holika Dahan).
The penultimate, 14th muhurta of the night: it begins about an hour and a half before sunrise and lasts about 48 minutes. The best time for meditation, prayer, japa and study.
The 8th of the 15 daytime muhurtas, around true noon (about 48 minutes). The “invincible” time, suitable for almost any new undertaking — except on Wednesdays.
The 11th daytime muhurta, the “time of victory”: good for journeys, contests and decisive action; the main time of Vijayadashami.
“Dust from the hooves” — about 24 minutes right after sunset, when the cows return from pasture. An auspicious time for weddings and evening rites.
The first fifth of the night after sunset (three night muhurtas, about 2.5 hours). The time for worshipping Shiva, lighting the Diwali diyas and performing Holika Dahan.
Midnight — the 8th muhurta of the night. The decisive time for Maha Shivaratri, Krishna Janmashtami and Kali Puja.
“Time of nectar” — about an hour and a half within each nakshatra, favourable for any new undertaking and mitigating inauspicious factors.
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Rahu (a different segment for each weekday). No new work, journeys or deals are started; whatever was begun earlier may be continued.
How it is calculated: following the South Indian tradition (Tamil Nadu, Kerala), as Drik Panchang does — the daytime from sunrise to sunset (upper limb of the disc, with refraction) is divided into 8 parts, and Rahu Kalam is part 2 (Mon 2, Sat 3, Fri 4, Wed 5, Thu 6, Tue 7, Sun 8).
Another tradition — Kala Vela: the eighth parts of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order starting from the lord of the day, while the eighth part, the last before sunset, is “empty”, without a lord; in this tradition it is given to Rahu — today {y} (on Sundays it coincides with the calculation above).
Yet another tradition — printed panchangas: a nominal day of 6:00–18:00, so Rahu Kalam always falls at the same clock time — today 07:30–09:00; if the nominal 6:00–18:00 day is counted in local mean time — 07:59–09:29 by the clock. Far from India this is a rough approximation.
Using the rising and setting of the centre of the disc without refraction (old Siddhantic panchangas): {x}.
At night Rahu Kalam is usually not reckoned (the translator of the Kalaprakashika, 1917: “it occurs only in the daytime”); a few divide the night into 8 parts as well, but there is no generally accepted order of the night parts. In North India, Choghadiya is more often consulted to choose the hour.
One-eighth of the daytime associated with Yama: unfavourable for new undertakings and journeys.
How it is calculated: the eighths of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day; Yamaganda (Yamaghantaka) is Jupiter’s portion, today part 4. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 10:30–12:00.
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Gulika (the son of Saturn). Whatever is begun at this time tends to repeat, so funerals are not held and loans are not taken during Gulika; important new undertakings are usually avoided.
How it is calculated: Saturn’s portion among the eighths of the daytime (planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day), today part 6. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 13:30–15:00. According to a note by the translator of the Kalaprakashika, Gulika is not considered inauspicious: it is even good for reaping, gathering grain, trade, medical treatment, repaying debts and a number of other activities; the view that whatever is begun during Gulika will repeat itself is a popular (mainly Tamil) belief.
An inauspicious muhurta (about 48 minutes) — one or two per day, specific to each weekday. It is avoided for new undertakings, journeys and deals.
“Rejected” time — about an hour and a half within each nakshatra (4 ghatis of 60, starting from a ghati specific to that nakshatra). Unfavourable for new undertakings.
B. V. Raman: nails are not cut on Friday or Saturday, on Ashtami, Navami or Chaturdashi, or on new moon and full moon days.
B. V. Raman: nails are not cut on Friday or Saturday, on Ashtami, Navami or Chaturdashi, or on new moon and full moon days.
Weekdays for a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: auspicious — Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday; avoided — Sunday, Tuesday and Saturday (Sunday is permitted for Brahmins, Tuesday for Kshatriyas, Saturday for Vaishyas and others); Monday is good only during the waxing Moon.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Nakshatras for a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: auspicious — Ashwini, Mrigashirsha, Punarvasu, Pushya, Hasta, Chitra, Shravana, Dhanishtha and Revati; fairly good — Rohini, Uttara Phalguni, Swati, Uttara Ashadha, Shatabhisha and Uttara Bhadrapada; the rest are avoided.
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Tithis for a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: auspicious — the 2nd, 3rd, 5th, 7th, 10th, 11th and 13th; avoided — the 1st, 4th, 6th, 8th, 9th, 14th, full moon and new moon; in Krishna Paksha the first five tithis are permitted (according to some, the first seven).
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut
−1 — inauspicious sign for a haircut
according to the Kalaprakashika: “disease and suffering”
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut
−1 — inauspicious sign for a haircut
according to the Kalaprakashika: “disease and suffering”
−1 — inauspicious sign for a haircut
according to the Kalaprakashika: “fear of the authorities”
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut
Lagna for a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: auspicious signs — Vrishabha, Mithuna, Karka, Kanya, Tula, Makara and Mina; avoided — Mesha, Simha, Vrischika, Dhanu and Kumbha (all except Kumbha are permitted if a benefic occupies the sign or benefics aspect it).
Mesha (Aries) — “great calamities”; Simha (Leo) — “disease and suffering”; Vrischika (Scorpio) — “disease and suffering”; Dhanu (Sagittarius) — “fear of the authorities”; Kumbha (Aquarius) — “ruin of the family”.
Classical rules: have a haircut or shave in the daytime, preferably before noon — not at night or at twilight; not after eating, bathing or anointing the body with oil; not on the day of setting out on a journey; not when one’s wife is pregnant; not on one’s birth nakshatra or the 10th and 19th nakshatras from it, and not during Chandrashtama (the Moon in the 8th sign from the natal Moon). These prohibitions are lifted for a wedding, an initiation, release from prison, mourning for one’s parents and at the ruler’s command.
Sources: the Kalaprakashika of Narasimha (ch. V on haircuts — written about a child’s first haircut, chaula; English translation by N. P. Subramania Iyer, 1917), the Muhurta Chintamani of Rama Daivajna, B. V. Raman’s Muhurtha. The rating is the site’s summary, as in the “Lunar haircut calendar”: starting from a base score of 4, each factor — weekday, nakshatra, tithi and lagna — adds one point if favourable or subtracts one if unfavourable; total score 0–8: 7–8 good, 4–6 average, 0–3 bad. Windows are the parts of the daytime with the best rating (at least 15 minutes long); for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting, the times of the day’s prohibitions are excluded.
The Moon in a fixed, soft, light or movable nakshatra — favourable for activities of its type.
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday or Friday — the days of the gentle (saumya) planets: the Moon, Mercury, Jupiter and Venus.
The four months from Devshayani to Devutthana Ekadashi, when “Vishnu sleeps”: a time for vows; weddings and housewarmings are not held.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) is in force during the daytime, but not on earth (the Moon is not in Karka, Simha, Kumbha or Mina): the harm is mitigated, yet this time is still usually avoided for weddings, travel and important undertakings.
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) patronizes the ninth lunar day, which is suitable for struggle, destruction, coercion and for efforts to overcome obstacles.
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)
Auspicious: pure and noble deeds, religious rites, study.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
Deity: Brahma
Auspicious: religious rites, study, spiritual and charitable work.
A karana is half a tithi; there are 60 of them in a lunar month.
Lord: Mars
Promotes decisive manifestations of will, competitions, active and gambling games, sports, training, overcoming obstacles, working with fire, metal (especially iron), mechanisms, electricity, explosive substances and weapons, militant actions, demand from debtors, litigation, verdicts, quarrels, conflicts, control of parasites (insects and rats) and similar matters. Some medical procedures, such as massage or chiropractic therapy, can be carried out during this time.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): unfavorable for planting seeds, flowers and trees or for working in the field (favorable for fighting pests or pruning something)
plants of the day: onions, garlic and thorny plants, plants that actively defend themselves
nakshatra Vishakha
Planting and sowing are not allowed, but everyday routine tasks may be carried out.
Shukla-navami
for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
any undertakings
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
“Saw”: the tithi number and the weekday number (Sun = 1 … Sat = 7) add up to 13 — Sun and the 12th tithi, Mon and the 11th, Tue and the 10th, Wed and the 9th, Thu and the 8th, Fri and the 7th, Sat and the 6th. One of the worst yogas: auspicious activities are postponed.
One 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 — favourable for a haircut
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.
Tuesday or Saturday — the days of the harsh (krura) planets Mars and Saturn.
“Empty” tithi (the 4th, 9th or 14th): whatever is begun bears no fruit; suitable for removal, demolition and overcoming obstacles.
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: Following Radha, success
Symbol: Lotus flower, row, furrow or rut
Deity: Mitra (Friend)
Type: soft (mridu, maitra) — For arts and music, friendship and love, new clothes and jewellery, weddings and festivals.
Vimshottari lord: Saturn
Shakti: give worship (whence abundance and honor, worthy relationships and popularity)
Especially auspicious: 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.
Deity: Aryaman
Auspicious: dealings with authorities and superiors, fame, home and housing, clothing and jewellery.
A karana is half a tithi; there are 60 of them in a lunar month.
Lord: Mercury
If Mercury is not under the influence of malefic planets, the day will be favorable, active, you can do a lot and learn a lot (if the opposite happens, there will be absent-mindedness, vanity and ill-considered actions leading to losses). Owner day promotes all intellectual and creative pursuits: music, graphics, poetry, literature, linguistics, mathematics, astrology, the study of ordinary and secret sciences.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): doing work related to water and earth - plowing and sowing, planting flowers and trees
plants of the day: climbers, plants that depend on others and adapt quickly, all leafy greens
nakshatra Anuradha
No pruning; planting flowers, soaking and the like are allowed.
Shukla-dashami
any undertakings
pruning and weeding
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.
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.
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.
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Rahu (a different segment for each weekday). No new work, journeys or deals are started; whatever was begun earlier may be continued.
How it is calculated: following the South Indian tradition (Tamil Nadu, Kerala), as Drik Panchang does — the daytime from sunrise to sunset (upper limb of the disc, with refraction) is divided into 8 parts, and Rahu Kalam is part 5 (Mon 2, Sat 3, Fri 4, Wed 5, Thu 6, Tue 7, Sun 8).
Another tradition — Kala Vela: the eighth parts of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order starting from the lord of the day, while the eighth part, the last before sunset, is “empty”, without a lord; in this tradition it is given to Rahu — today {y} (on Sundays it coincides with the calculation above).
Yet another tradition — printed panchangas: a nominal day of 6:00–18:00, so Rahu Kalam always falls at the same clock time — today 12:00–13:30; if the nominal 6:00–18:00 day is counted in local mean time — 12:29–13:59 by the clock. Far from India this is a rough approximation.
Using the rising and setting of the centre of the disc without refraction (old Siddhantic panchangas): {x}.
At night Rahu Kalam is usually not reckoned (the translator of the Kalaprakashika, 1917: “it occurs only in the daytime”); a few divide the night into 8 parts as well, but there is no generally accepted order of the night parts. In North India, Choghadiya is more often consulted to choose the hour.
One-eighth of the daytime associated with Yama: unfavourable for new undertakings and journeys.
How it is calculated: the eighths of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day; Yamaganda (Yamaghantaka) is Jupiter’s portion, today part 2. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 07:30–09:00.
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Gulika (the son of Saturn). Whatever is begun at this time tends to repeat, so funerals are not held and loans are not taken during Gulika; important new undertakings are usually avoided.
How it is calculated: Saturn’s portion among the eighths of the daytime (planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day), today part 4. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 10:30–12:00. According to a note by the translator of the Kalaprakashika, Gulika is not considered inauspicious: it is even good for reaping, gathering grain, trade, medical treatment, repaying debts and a number of other activities; the view that whatever is begun during Gulika will repeat itself is a popular (mainly Tamil) belief.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Group: Nanda. Deity: Rudra.
The ruler of the eleventh lunar day is Rudra, which is favorable for fasting and religious (spiritual) activities. Remembering the Supreme Deity will give especially positive results.
Meaning: 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)
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: Shri (Lakshmi)
Auspicious: trade, deals, buying and selling, partnerships and long-term business projects.
A karana is half a tithi; there are 60 of them in a lunar month.
Lord: Jupiter
The time of Jupiter's action is considered the most favorable for all worldly and spiritual affairs not related to coercion or anger. You can begin spiritual practices, good deeds, study of philosophy, Doctrine, various sciences.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): sowing, planting flowers and trees
plants of the day: plants with large sweet fruits, or with fleshy (voluminous) stems and leaves
nakshatra Jyestha
For pruning and uprooting; plowing and watering are allowed, but nothing else.
Shukla-ekadashi
pruning and weeding
neutral
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
The Moon in Ashwini, Ashlesha, Magha, Jyeshtha, Mula or Revati — the nakshatras at the junctions of signs. For those born in them, tradition prescribes a pacifying rite; new undertakings call for caution.
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Rahu (a different segment for each weekday). No new work, journeys or deals are started; whatever was begun earlier may be continued.
How it is calculated: following the South Indian tradition (Tamil Nadu, Kerala), as Drik Panchang does — the daytime from sunrise to sunset (upper limb of the disc, with refraction) is divided into 8 parts, and Rahu Kalam is part 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
0 — does not affect the haircut rating
The Moon in an ugra or tikshna nakshatra: a time for harsh deeds, not for auspicious undertakings.
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)
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: Indra
Auspicious: good for any benevolent and lasting work, building up health and strength, undertakings meant to grow.
A karana is half a tithi; there are 60 of them in a lunar month.
Lord: Venus
All manifestations of beauty and harmony find their support and development on this day, therefore, most worldly and spiritual affairs that do not rely on brute force are good to begin or implement at this time. The day is especially good for marriage, hiring workers, building relationships, creativity, music, singing, dancing, poetry and holding holidays or performances, it is best to schedule a romantic date at this time - it will add additional shine to decorations and a special aroma to flowers, and tact to the owners of all this.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): planting flowers and trees; digging the ground is not very favorable; do not prune and the like
plants of the day: flowers, ornamental plants
nakshatra Mula
For pruning and uprooting; plowing and watering are allowed, but nothing else.
Shukla-dvadashi
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.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
“Deadly” combination of weekday and tithi group: Sun and Tue — Nanda (1, 6, 11), Mon and Fri — Bhadra (2, 7, 12), Wed — Jaya (3, 8, 13), Thu — Rikta (4, 9, 14), Sat — Purna (5, 10, 15). Portends failure for new undertakings.
One-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 — unfavourable for a haircut
The nitya yoga of “discord” is in force for most of the day: worldly undertakings are postponed, and the day suits fasting, prayer and spiritual practice.
Group: 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)
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: Mitra
Auspicious: friendship, love, matchmaking and alliances, reconciliation, jewellery.
A karana is half a tithi; there are 60 of them in a lunar month.
Lord: Saturn
This is the only day of the week when, according to astrological indications, you can safely postpone most important household and spiritual affairs, which is reflected in a variety of cultures around the world. However, on this day you can carry out monotonous monotonous work, or relax.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): working in the field, planting flowers and trees, sowing, making a pond and a well; do not plow
plants of the day: slow-growing, long-lived, dense, heavy, sturdy plants
nakshatra Purva-Ashadha
For pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else.
Shukla-triodashi
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.
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-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 — unfavourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Group: Rikta. Deity: Kali.
Kali rules the fourteenth lunar day and promotes destruction, appeal to elementals (forces of nature, elements) and spirits.
Meaning: Subsequent invincible, insubordinate
Symbol: Small bed
Deity: Vishva-Deva (All Gods)
Type: fixed (dhruva, sthira) — For what is firm and lasting: laying house foundations, housewarming, planting, weddings, taking office, long-term projects.
Vimshottari lord: Sun
Shakti: give an undeniable victory, thanks to alliances and support
Auspicious: friendship, reconciliation, love, matchmaking — anything that requires people’s goodwill.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
Deity: Bhu (the Earth goddess)
Auspicious: farming, sowing and planting, building a house, household affairs.
A karana is half a tithi; there are 60 of them in a lunar month.
Lord: Sun
This day is suitable for generosity, celebrations, holidays, performances and festivals. Meetings with high-ranking people and important government affairs are good to carry out on this day.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): planting trees, sowing grain crops
plants of the day: laurel, spices, for example hot peppers
nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha
Planting and sowing are allowed.
Shukla-chaturdashi
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 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
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.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): field work, planting rice, grain, trees or flowers
plants of the day: watery vegetables such as cucumbers and zucchini, water-loving plants such as rice
nakshatra Shravana
Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result.
according to the Indian tradition: Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result (planting or sowing is not allowed).
Purnima
sowing seeds, any undertakings
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 — unfavourable for a haircut
Group: Nanda. Deity: Brahma.
The ruler of the first day of the waning moon is Brahma. This time is suitable for all types of ceremonies.
Auspicious: 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.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): unfavorable for planting seeds, flowers and trees or for working in the field (favorable for fighting pests or pruning something)
plants of the day: onions, garlic and thorny plants, plants that actively defend themselves
nakshatra Shravana
Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result.
according to the Indian tradition: Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result (planting or sowing is not allowed).
Krishna-pratipat
digging, plowing, planting trees
Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result.
according to the Indian tradition: Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result (planting or sowing is not allowed).
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.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
Began on a Tuesday: danger of fire — construction is not started and work with fire and machinery is avoided; suitable for legal matters.
The Moon in Kumbha or Mina (from the middle of Dhanishtha to the end of Revati). During these five nakshatras people do not travel south, gather firewood or grass, lay a roof or build a bed; cremation is performed with a special rite.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Group: Bhadra. Deity: Vidhatr.
Patronizes the second day of the waning Moon - Vidhatr. This period is suitable for all matters designed for development and long-term preservation, for example, for laying the foundations of buildings.
Meaning: The richest or fastest, Shravishtha - the most famous
Symbol: Drum or flute
Deity: Vasu (kind) - 8 phenomena of nature, assistants of Indra
Type: movable (chara, chala) — For journeys and moving house, buying vehicles, gardening, quick and temporary changes.
Vimshottari lord: Mars
Shakti: bring abundance and fame through the direction and organization of people
Auspicious: jewellery, celebrations, travel, creative undertakings.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): doing work related to water and earth - plowing and sowing, planting flowers and trees
plants of the day: climbers, plants that depend on others and adapt quickly, all leafy greens
nakshatra Dhanishtha
Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result.
according to the Indian tradition: Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result (planting or sowing is not allowed).
Krishna-dvitya
planting and sowing are allowed (long-term result)
Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result.
according to the Indian tradition: Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result (planting or sowing is not allowed).
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
“Burnt” combination of weekday and nakshatra: Sun — Bharani, Mon — Chitra, Tue — Uttara Ashadha, Wed — Dhanishtha, Thu — Uttara Phalguni, Fri — Jyeshtha, Sat — Revati. Whatever is begun “burns up” without bearing fruit.
+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.
A single tithi touches three consecutive days (a long tithi that prevails at two sunrises): unfavourable for weddings and important undertakings.
Meaning: One hundred healers
Symbol: Garland of 100 flowers, circle
Deity: Varuna
Type: movable (chara, chala) — For journeys and moving house, buying vehicles, gardening, quick and temporary changes.
Vimshottari lord: Rahu
Shakti: give healing (bodily and spiritual) through Divine Grace
Inauspicious: portends trouble and hindrances; if necessary, the first 6 ghatis (about 2 h 24 min) are skipped.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): sowing, planting flowers and trees
plants of the day: plants with large sweet fruits, or with fleshy (voluminous) stems and leaves
nakshatra Shatabhisha
Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result.
according to the Indian tradition: Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result (planting or sowing is not allowed).
Krishna-dvitya
planting and sowing are allowed (long-term result)
any undertakings
For pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable 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: Jaya. Deity: Vishnu.
Vishnu rules the third day of the waning moon. It is a good time for cutting hair, nails, shaving and other cosmetic procedures. You can start any important business.
Meaning: 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.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): planting flowers and trees; digging the ground is not very favorable; do not prune and the like
plants of the day: flowers, ornamental plants
nakshatra Purva-Bhadra
For pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else.
Krishna-tritya
any undertakings
for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
Planting and sowing 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 — unfavourable for a haircut
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: 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): working in the field, planting flowers and trees, sowing, making a pond and a well; do not plow
plants of the day: slow-growing, long-lived, dense, heavy, sturdy plants
nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra
Planting and sowing are allowed.
Krishna-chaturti
for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
any undertakings
No pruning; planting flowers, soaking and the like are allowed.
according to the Indian tradition: No pruning; planting flowers, soaking seeds and the like are allowed.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
+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: 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 trees, sowing grain crops
plants of the day: laurel, spices, for example hot peppers
nakshatra Revati
No pruning; planting flowers, soaking and the like are allowed.
according to the Indian tradition: No pruning; planting flowers, soaking seeds and the like are allowed.
Krishna-panchami
any undertakings
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.
−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: 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): field work, planting rice, grain, trees or flowers
plants of the day: watery vegetables such as cucumbers and zucchini, water-loving plants such as rice
nakshatra Ashwini
Soaking seeds is allowed, but not planting or sowing.
Krishna-shashti
plowing the ground
soaking seeds is allowed, digging the ground
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
“Fiery” tithi of the weekday: Sun — 12, Mon — 6, Tue — 7, Wed — 8, Thu — 9, Fri — 10, Sat — 11. Portends losses, quarrels and harm; new undertakings are avoided.
“Poisonous” tithi of the weekday: Sun — 4, Mon — 6, Tue — 7, Wed — 2, Thu — 8, Fri — 9, Sat — 7. Unfavourable for new undertakings, medical treatment and transactions.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
−1 — inauspicious sign for a haircut
according to the Kalaprakashika: “ruin of the family”
Group: Bhadra. Deity: Indra.
The seventh day of the waning moon is ruled by Indra and this favors the start of travel, the purchase of vehicles, as well as other matters where movement is a characteristic feature.
Meaning: Carrier (porter or loader)
Symbol: Yoni (bosom, source)
Deity: Yama (Dharma-raja)
Type: fierce (ugra, krura) — For destructive and dangerous tasks: demolition, work with fire and weapons, disputes; unsuitable for other auspicious undertakings (the exception is weddings: Magha is among the nakshatras for marriage).
Vimshottari lord: Venus
Shakti: take (take away) something
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): unfavorable for planting seeds, flowers and trees or for working in the field (favorable for fighting pests or pruning something)
plants of the day: onions, garlic and thorny plants, plants that actively defend themselves
nakshatra Bharani
For pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else.
Krishna-saptami
soaking seeds is allowed, digging the ground
tillage and sowing are forbidden
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
“Fire-breathing” yoga: the 1st tithi with Mula, the 5th with Bharani, the 8th with Krittika, the 9th with Rohini, the 10th with Ashlesha. Especially harmful for weddings, housewarmings, sowing and beginning studies.
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
0 — does not affect the haircut rating
Group: Jaya. Deity: Vasus.
The ruler of the eighth day of the waning Moon is Vasus, which favors the beginning of military operations, the construction of defenses and fortifications.
Meaning: Cutter (chisel) or chopping
Symbol: Sharp tool (axe, razor), flame
Deity: Agni
Type: mixed (mishra, sadharana) — For everyday and routine tasks, work with fire and metal; it is better not to begin important new matters.
Vimshottari lord: Sun
Shakti: burn and ignite others
Auspicious: everything lasting — foundations, building, planting, long-term commitments.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): doing work related to water and earth - plowing and sowing, planting flowers and trees
plants of the day: climbers, plants that depend on others and adapt quickly, all leafy greens
nakshatra Krittika
Planting and sowing are not allowed, but everyday routine tasks may be carried out.
Krishna-ashtami
tillage and sowing are forbidden
for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
An additional auspicious combination of weekday and nakshatra, not given in all panchangas: Sun — Mula, Mon — Dhanishtha, Tue — Uttara Bhadrapada, Wed — Krittika, Thu — Punarvasu, Fri — Purva Phalguni, Sat — Swati.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
An inauspicious combination of tithi and nakshatra (the “empty” nakshatra of a tithi, for example the 6th or 11th tithi with Rohini, the 12th with Ashlesha). Whatever is begun at this time remains without result.
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
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: 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)
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.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): sowing, planting flowers and trees
plants of the day: plants with large sweet fruits, or with fleshy (voluminous) stems and leaves
nakshatra Rohini
Planting and sowing are allowed.
Krishna-navami
for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
any undertakings
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
The Sun moves into a new sign: a time for holy baths, dana and worship of the Sun, but not for new undertakings.
Group: Purna. Deity: Dharma.
The tenth day of the waning moon is protected by Dharma, which favors virtuous deeds, religious events, spiritual practices, as well as other pious activities. You can start any important work.
Meaning: 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)
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.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): planting flowers and trees; digging the ground is not very favorable; do not prune and the like
plants of the day: flowers, ornamental plants
nakshatra Mrigashirsha
No pruning; planting flowers, soaking and the like are allowed.
according to the Indian tradition: No pruning; planting flowers, soaking seeds and the like are allowed.
Krishna-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
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)
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.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): working in the field, planting flowers and trees, sowing, making a pond and a well; do not plow
plants of the day: slow-growing, long-lived, dense, heavy, sturdy plants
nakshatra Ardra
For pruning and uprooting; plowing and watering are allowed, but nothing else.
Krishna-ekadashi
plowing, pruning and weeding
neutral
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
0 — does not affect the haircut rating
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 trees, sowing grain crops
plants of the day: laurel, spices, for example hot peppers
nakshatra Punarvasu
Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result.
according to the Indian tradition: Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result (planting or sowing is not allowed).
Krishna-dvadashi
neutral
no pruning or felling
A Sunday when the Moon is in Pushya. Very favourable for purchases, preparing medicines and medical treatment, beginning studies and mantra practice.
“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
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: 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): 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 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
+1 — favourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
The Moon in Pushya, the best of the nakshatras for new undertakings (except weddings).
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.
14th tithi of the waning Moon, the eve of the new moon: unfavourable for new undertakings; a day of Shiva (Masik Shivaratri).
Group: Rikta. Deity: Kali.
Kali rules the fourteenth day of the waning moon and promotes destruction, appeal to elementals (forces of nature, elements) and spirits.
Meaning: Wrapping around (like a snake), hugging
Symbol: Curled snake
Deity: Naga - the lord of snakes (Sharpa)
Type: sharp (tikshna, daruna) — For drastic actions: surgery, severing ties, taming, exorcism, fighting diseases and enemies; unsuitable for other auspicious undertakings (the exception is weddings: Mula is among the nakshatras for marriage).
Vimshottari lord: Mercury
Shakti: cause suffering with poison, paralyze
Deity: Kali (personification of the Kali Yuga)
Inauspicious for new undertakings. Good for preparing and taking medicines, mantras, protective and pacifying rites.
A karana is half a tithi; there are 60 of them in a lunar month.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): unfavorable for planting seeds, flowers and trees or for working in the field (favorable for fighting pests or pruning something)
plants of the day: onions, garlic and thorny plants, plants that actively defend themselves
nakshatra Ashlesha
For pruning and uprooting; plowing and watering are allowed, but nothing else.
Krishna-chaturdashi
for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
do not start anything, only finish up safe tasks that require no exertion
For pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else.
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Inauspicious: obstacles; nothing is started in the first half of the yoga, while the second half is acceptable.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
“Omitted” tithi, lying entirely between two sunrises and touching neither of them (avama day): unfavourable for new undertakings.
Patron: Hrishikesha; Aditya — Vivasvan. Full moon in nakshatra Purva or Uttara Bhadrapada. Ritu: Varsha.
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
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): 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 Magha
For pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else.
Shukla-pratipat
digging, plowing, planting trees
For pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else.
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
Auspicious: spiritual practice, mantras, worship, study with a teacher.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
Group: Bhadra. Deity: Vidhatr.
Patronizes the second lunar day of Vidhatr. This period is suitable for all matters designed for development and long-term preservation, for example, for laying the foundations of buildings.
Meaning: Prior red
Symbol: Headboard, rarely: hammock, ficus
Deity: Bhaga (Share, Distributor) - god of wealth and family
Type: fierce (ugra, krura) — For destructive and dangerous tasks: demolition, work with fire and weapons, disputes; unsuitable for other auspicious undertakings (the exception is weddings: Magha is among the nakshatras for marriage).
Vimshottari lord: Venus
Shakti: give reproduction, the receiving of fruit
Especially auspicious: success of undertakings, gaining knowledge and receiving initiations.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): sowing, planting flowers and trees
plants of the day: plants with large sweet fruits, or with fleshy (voluminous) stems and leaves
nakshatra Purva-Phalguni
For pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else.
Shukla-dvitya
planting and sowing are allowed (long-term result)
Planting and sowing are allowed.
any undertakings
+1 — favourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable 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
Auspicious (in some traditions — especially auspicious): study, practice, mastering new things — anything achieved through effort.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): planting flowers and trees; digging the ground is not very favorable; do not prune and the like
plants of the day: flowers, ornamental plants
nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni
Planting and sowing are allowed.
Shukla-tritya
any undertakings
Soaking seeds is allowed, but not planting or sowing.
felling trees, for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
+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
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 Hasta
Soaking seeds is allowed, but not planting or sowing.
Shukla-chaturti
felling trees, for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
No pruning; planting flowers, soaking and the like are allowed.
do not fell trees, any undertakings
+1 — favourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Group: Purna. Deity: Soma.
The fifth lunar day is owned by Soma, who patronizes medicine, surgery and cleansing the body of poisons. You can begin other important things.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): planting trees, sowing grain crops
plants of the day: laurel, spices, for example hot peppers
nakshatra Swati
Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result.
according to the Indian tradition: Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result (planting or sowing is not allowed).
Shukla-panchami
do not fell trees, any undertakings
plowing the ground
−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.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): field work, planting rice, grain, trees or flowers
plants of the day: watery vegetables such as cucumbers and zucchini, water-loving plants such as rice
nakshatra Vishakha
Planting and sowing are not allowed, but everyday routine tasks may be carried out.
Shukla-shashti
plowing the ground
soaking seeds is allowed, farming
+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.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): unfavorable for planting seeds, flowers and trees or for working in the field (favorable for fighting pests or pruning something)
plants of the day: onions, garlic and thorny plants, plants that actively defend themselves
nakshatra Anuradha
No pruning; planting flowers, soaking and the like are allowed.
Shukla-saptami
soaking seeds is allowed, farming
tillage and sowing are forbidden
what to do (Tibetan tradition): doing work related to water and earth - plowing and sowing, planting flowers and trees
plants of the day: climbers, plants that depend on others and adapt quickly, all leafy greens
nakshatra Jyestha
For pruning and uprooting; plowing and watering are allowed, but nothing else.
Shukla-ashtami
tillage and sowing are forbidden