Panchanga Calendar

September 1802

SamvatsaraDundubhi (56)MonthBhadrapada → Ashwina from 27.09RituVarsha → Sharad from 27.09AyanaDakshinayanaPlace55°45′ N 37°35′ E, UTC+3 changeAyanamsaLahiri

September 1802 falls, in the lunar calendar (amanta), within the months Bhadrapada (until 26.09), Ashwina (from 27.09). Periods: all month — Chaturmasya; 11–26.09 — Pitru Paksha; from 27.09 — Sharad Navaratri (autumn). Major festivals: 1.09 Ganesha Chaturthi; 10.09 Ananta Chaturdashi; 26.09 Mahalaya, Sarva Pitru Amavasya; 27.09 Sharad Navaratri: Ghatasthapana. 12.09 — lunar eclipse, partial (fully visible).

Mon

Tue

Wed

Thu

Fri

Sat

Sun

1Chit4Ganesha Chaturthi

2Swa5until 14:39

3Vish6until 14:27

4Anu7

5Jye8Radha Ashtami

6Mul9

7PAsh10

8UAsh11Parivartini

9Shra12Vamana Jayanti

10Dhan13Ananta Chaturdashi

11Shat15Purnima Shraddha

12PBh1Lunar eclipse

13UBh2

14Rev3Kanya Sankranti

15Bhar4Bharani Shraddha

16Krit5

17Roh6

18Mrig7Kalashtami

19Ard8Avidhava Navami

20Pun9

21Pun10

22Push11until 10:26

23Ashl12

24Mag13Pradosha

25PPh14Ghata Chaturdashi

26UPh30Mahalaya

27Has1Navaratri begins

28Chit2Navaratri, day 2

29Swa2Navaratri, day 3

30Vish3until 07:50

Day ratingBest daysFavourableOrdinaryAvoid new venturesUnfavourable

MarkersNavaratriPitru Pakshaafter / until HH:MM

Moon5Waxing Moon5Waning Moon15Purnima30Amavasya

Nakshatra typesfixedsoftlightmovablesharpfiercemixed

Icons this month (24)

Vinayaka ChaturthiRishi PanchamiSkanda ShashtiRadha AshtamiGoddess (Durga, Kali)EkadashiVamana JayantiPradoshaAnanta ChaturdashiShraddha (ancestors)day of Purnima (full moon fast and puja)Lunar eclipse, partialmoment of the full moon (see the time in the “Sky this month” card)SankrantiAmrita Siddhi YogaSankashtiDwipushkar YogaKalashtamiAutumnal equinoxShivaratriday of Amavasya (ancestor rites)Navaratri beginsmoment of the new moon (see the time in the “Sky this month” card)Chandra Darshan

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

2.09 Thu — Yoga Brahma, Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Anandadi: Sthira until 14:39
Swati (movable): for journeys and moving house, buying vehicles, gardening, quick and temporary changes.
3.09 Fri — Yoga Indra, Ravi Yoga, Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) until 14:27
Vishakha (mixed): for everyday and routine tasks, work with fire and metal.

Festivals

1.09 Wed Ganesha Chaturthi
2.09 Thu Rishi Panchami
3.09 Fri Skanda Shashti
5.09 Sun Radha Ashtami
5.09 Sun Masik Durgashtami
8.09 Wed Parivartini Ekadashi (Parsva, Vamana)
9.09 Thu Vamana Jayanti
9.09 Thu Onam (Thiruvonam)
9.09 Thu Pradosha Vrat
10.09 Fri Ananta Chaturdashi
11.09 Sat Bhadrapada Purnima
11.09 Sat Purnima Shraddha (start of Pitru Paksha)
14.09 Tue Kanya Sankranti (Vishwakarma Puja)
14.09 Tue Angaraki Chaturthi (Vighnaraja)
15.09 Wed Bharani Shraddha
18.09 Sat Kalashtami
18.09 Sat Madhya Ashtami (Pitru Paksha)
19.09 Sun Avidhava Navami (Matri Navami)
22.09 Wed Indira Ekadashi
24.09 Fri Pradosha Vrat
24.09 Fri Masik Shivaratri
25.09 Sat Ghata Chaturdashi (Shastrahata Shraddha)
26.09 Sun Mahalaya, Sarva Pitru Amavasya
26.09 Sun Bhadrapada Amavasya
27.09 Mon Sharad Navaratri: Ghatasthapana
29.09 Wed Chandra Darshan
30.09 Thu Vinayaka Chaturthi

Special muhurta yogas

3.09 Fri Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 01:20–05:37 (04.09)
5.09 Sun Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 02:07–05:41 (06.09)
12.09 Sun Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 11:14–05:55 (13.09)
14.09 Tue Amrita Siddhi Yoga 06:05–04:09 (15.09)
14.09 Tue Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 06:05–04:09 (15.09)
15.09 Wed Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 02:52–06:01 (16.09)
18.09 Sat Dwipushkar Yoga 06:05–10:18
26.09 Sun Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day
26.09 Sun Amrita Siddhi Yoga 22:43–06:22 (27.09)
28.09 Tue Dwipushkar Yoga 06:24–03:39 (29.09)

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

Avoid starting important matters

4.09 Sat — Vaidhriti, Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
5.09 Sun — Anandadi: Kana, Fierce or sharp nakshatra, Ashtami
10.09 Fri — Kshaya tithi, Rikta tithi, Panchaka
11.09 Sat — Eclipse, many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower), Bhadra on earth (unfavourable day)
14.09 Tue — Sankranti day, Vishti (Bhadra), Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
15.09 Wed — Anandadi: Kana, Rikta tithi, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
16.09 Thu — Yamaghanta, Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Anandadi: Lumbaka (unfavourable day)
18.09 Sat — Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Vyatipata, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
19.09 Sun — many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower), Vyatipata, Rikta tithi (unfavourable day)
21.09 Tue — Bhadra on earth, Krakacha Yoga, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
23.09 Thu — Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra), Fierce or sharp nakshatra, Anandadi: Musala
25.09 Sat — Krishna Chaturdashi, Bhadra on earth, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
26.09 Sun — Amavasya
29.09 Wed — Vaidhriti, Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi), Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi)

Sky this month

12.09 Full moon (Purnima) 01:42
12.09 Lunar eclipse, partial, greatest eclipse 01:36, magnitude 0.762
fully visible: 00:11–03:01, maximum eclipse here 01:36, magnitude 0.762
14.09 Kanya Sankranti 19:47 — the Sun enters Kanya (Virgo)
23.09 Autumnal equinox 22:01
27.09 New moon (Amavasya) 02:48

Periods

all month Chaturmasya
11–26.09 Pitru Paksha
from 27.09 Sharad Navaratri (autumn)
10.09 06:26 – 14.09 06:05 Chora Panchaka

Samvatsara and month

Dundubhi (No. 56, “kettledrums”) — A year of kettledrums: rich harvests, festivities and good repute. more

Northern samvatsara: Angirasa. Shaka Samvat 1724, Vikram Samvat 1859, Kali Yuga 4903.

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

Ashwina (Isha) — The month of the Goddess: Sharad Navaratri, Vijayadashami (Dussehra), Sharad Purnima; at its end — Diwali. 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

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Ravi Yoga, Auspicious nakshatra; cons: Vishti (Bhadra), Rikta tithi
Month	Bhadrapada (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Dundubhi (No. 56) · Shaka 1724 · Vikram 1859 more
Period	Chaturmasya
Festivals	Ganesha Chaturthi

At sunrise 05:32

Tithi	4Shukla-chaturti (Rikta, Yama) · until 19:21 more
Nakshatra	Chitra, pada 2 (soft, Tvashtri (Heavenly Architect) or Vishwakarma (Vastu God), Mars) · until 21:57 more
Yoga	Shukla (“bright, pure”, auspicious) · until 14:26 more
Karana	Vanija (movable) · until 06:26 more
Vara	Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Kanya (Virgo)

Changes during the day

from 06:26	karana Vishti
from 14:26	yoga Brahma
from 19:21	tithi Shukla-panchami
from 19:21	karana Bava
from 21:57	nakshatra Swati

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:52
Sunrise	05:32
Noon	12:29
Sunset	19:25
End of twilight	20:05
Moonrise	10:17
Moonset	19:57
Day length	13 h 53 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 19:21

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Chitra (05:32–19:25) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 06:26–19:21: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

more — lunar calendar for gardeners

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), 11:05–13:52
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Do not look at the Moon: 10:17–19:21

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 05:32–21:57

Anandadi: Kaladanda 05:32–21:57 Anandadi: Dhumra 21:57–05:34 (02.09)

Bhadra in the netherworld: 06:26–19:21; Bhadra Mukha 06:23–08:33; Bhadra Puchha 18:03–19:21

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:11–04:51
Abhijit Muhurta	none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday
Vijaya Muhurta	14:48–15:43
Godhuli	19:25–19:46
Pradosha	19:25–21:27
Nishitha	00:09–00:50 (02.09)
Amrita Kalam	14:54–16:40

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	12:29–14:13
Yamaganda	07:16–09:00
Gulika Kalam	10:44–12:29
Dur Muhurta	12:01–12:56
Varjyam	04:19–06:05, 04:01–05:45 (02.09)

Haircut and shaving

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

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

Cutting hair, shaving	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Bathing, washing hair	average throughout the daytime

Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Chitra; tithi Shukla-chaturti until 19:21, Shukla-panchami from 19:21; lagna Simha 05:32, Kanya 06:57, Tula 09:57, Vrischika 12:59, Dhanu 15:46, Makara 17:44, Kumbha 18:52

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Chitra — improvement of well-being; Wednesday — favour of the authorities.

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

Shukla-chaturti 05:32–19:21: 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 = 0

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

+2 Ravi Yoga 05:32–21:57+1 Auspicious nakshatra 05:32–21:57+1 Yoga Shukla 05:32–14:26+1 Auspicious weekday0 Auspicious tithi 19:21–05:34 (02.09)0 Chaturmasya−1 Anandadi: Kaladanda 05:32–21:57−2 Rikta tithi 05:32–19:21−2 Vishti (Bhadra) 06:26–19:21

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

Panchanga at sunrise 05:32

Summary	Best day — Yoga Brahma, Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi); auspicious time — until 14:39
Month	Bhadrapada (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Dundubhi (No. 56) · Shaka 1724 · Vikram 1859 more
Period	Chaturmasya
Festivals	Rishi Panchami

At sunrise 05:34

Tithi	5Shukla-panchami (Purna, Soma) · until 20:47 more
Nakshatra	Swati, pada 2 (movable, Waiu (Wind), Rahu) · until 23:56 more
Yoga	Brahma (“Brahma, sacred knowledge”, auspicious) · until 14:39 more
Karana	Bava (movable) · until 08:08 more
Vara	Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Tula (Libra)

Changes during the day

from 08:08	karana Balava
from 14:39	yoga Indra
from 20:47	tithi Shukla-shashti
from 20:47	karana Kaulava
from 23:56	nakshatra Vishakha

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:54
Sunrise	05:34
Noon	12:29
Sunset	19:23
End of twilight	20:02
Moonrise	11:38
Moonset	20:05
Day length	13 h 49 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise

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 (05:34–19:23) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

more — lunar calendar for gardeners

Festivals and periods

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), 11:05–13:51
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:34–20:47 Ravi Yoga 23:56–05:35 (03.09)

Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 20:47–05:35 (03.09)

Anandadi: Sthira 05:34–23:56 Anandadi: Vardhamana 23:56–05:35 (03.09)

Gandanta (tithi): 20:22–21:12

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:12–04:53
Abhijit Muhurta	12:01–12:56
Vijaya Muhurta	14:46–15:42
Godhuli	19:23–19:43
Pradosha	19:23–21:25
Nishitha	00:09–00:50 (03.09)
Amrita Kalam	14:24–16:08

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	14:12–15:56
Yamaganda	05:34–07:17
Gulika Kalam	09:01–10:45
Dur Muhurta	10:10–11:05, 15:42–16:37
Varjyam	04:01–05:45

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 06:53–12:55, 17:40–18:48

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 06:53–12:55, 17:40–18:48
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	good 06:53–12:55, 17:40–18:48
Bathing, washing hair	good 06:53–15:42, 17:40–18:48

Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Swati; tithi Shukla-panchami; lagna Simha 05:34, Kanya 06:53, Tula 09:53, Vrischika 12:55, Dhanu 15:42, Makara 17:40, Kumbha 18:48

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Swati — relief from all suffering; Thursday — success.

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Best day · score S = +8

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

Auspicious time ends by 14:39

+2 Yoga Brahma 05:34–14:39+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:34–20:47+1 Anandadi: Sthira 05:34–23:56+1 Auspicious nakshatra 05:34–23:56+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 05:34–20:470 Chaturmasya

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

Panchanga at sunrise 05:34

Summary	Best day — Yoga Indra, Ravi Yoga; auspicious time — until 14:27
Month	Bhadrapada (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Dundubhi (No. 56) · Shaka 1724 · Vikram 1859 more
Period	Chaturmasya
Festivals	Skanda Shashti

At sunrise 05:35

Tithi	6Shukla-shashti (Nanda, Kartikeya) · until 21:39 more
Nakshatra	Vishakha, pada 1 (mixed, Indra and Agni, Jupiter) · until 01:20 (04.09) more
Yoga	Indra (“Indra, lord”, auspicious) · until 14:27 more
Karana	Kaulava (movable) · until 09:18 more
Vara	Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Tula (Libra)

Changes during the day

from 09:18	karana Taitila
from 14:27	yoga Vaidhriti
from 21:39	tithi Shukla-saptami
from 21:39	karana Gara
from 01:20 (04.09)	nakshatra Anuradha

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:56
Sunrise	05:35
Noon	12:29
Sunset	19:20
End of twilight	19:59
Moonrise	13:03
Moonset	20:17
Day length	13 h 44 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Vishakha (05:35–19:20) is good for sowing, for root crops.

more — lunar calendar for gardeners

Festivals and periods

Skanda Shashti · Skanda (Murugan, Kartikeya)

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

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 20:47 (02.09)–21:39
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:35–21:39 Ravi Yoga 05:35–01:20 (04.09) Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 01:20–05:37 (04.09)

Krakacha Yoga 21:39–05:37 (04.09) Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 21:39–05:37 (04.09)

Anandadi: Matanga 05:35–01:20 (04.09) Anandadi: Rakshasa 01:20–05:37 (04.09)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:14–04:55
Abhijit Muhurta	12:00–12:55
Vijaya Muhurta	14:45–15:40
Godhuli	19:20–19:41
Pradosha	19:20–21:24
Nishitha	00:08–00:49 (04.09)
Amrita Kalam	16:01–17:43

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	10:45–12:28
Yamaganda	15:54–17:37
Gulika Kalam	07:19–09:02
Dur Muhurta	08:20–09:15, 12:55–13:50
Varjyam	05:52–07:33, 05:27–07:06 (04.09)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 06:49–12:51

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 06:49–12:51
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 06:49–12:51
Bathing, washing hair	average 06:49–15:38, 17:36–18:44

Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Vishakha; tithi Shukla-shashti; lagna Simha 05:35, Kanya 06:49, Tula 09:50, Vrischika 12:51, Dhanu 15:38, Makara 17:36, Kumbha 18:44

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Vishakha — loss of money; Friday — universal respect.

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

Vaidhriti 14:27–19:20: 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

Best day · score S = +7

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

Auspicious time ends by 14:27

+2 Yoga Indra 05:35–14:27+2 Ravi Yoga 05:35–01:20 (04.09)+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:35–21:39+1 Anandadi: Matanga 05:35–01:20 (04.09)+1 Auspicious weekday0 Chaturmasya−1 Vaidhriti 14:27–05:37 (04.09)

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

Panchanga at sunrise 05:35

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Vaidhriti, Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi)
Month	Bhadrapada (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Dundubhi (No. 56) · Shaka 1724 · Vikram 1859 more
Period	Chaturmasya

At sunrise 05:37

Tithi	7Shukla-saptami (Bhadra, Indra) · until 21:50 more
Nakshatra	Anuradha, pada 1 (soft, Mitra (Friend), Saturn) · until 02:05 (05.09) more
Yoga	Vaidhriti (“without support, discord”, inauspicious) · until 13:44 more
Karana	Gara (movable) · until 09:50 more
Vara	Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Vrischika (Scorpio)

Changes during the day

from 09:50	karana Vanija
from 13:44	yoga Vishkambha
from 21:50	tithi Shukla-ashtami
from 21:50	karana Vishti
from 02:05 (05.09)	nakshatra Jyestha

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:59
Sunrise	05:37
Noon	12:28
Sunset	19:18
End of twilight	19:56
Moonrise	14:31
Moonset	20:36
Day length	13 h 40 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise

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 (05:37–19:18) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

more — lunar calendar for gardeners

Festivals and periods

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:37–21:50

Anandadi: Amrita 05:37–02:05 (05.09) Anandadi: Musala 02:05–05:39 (05.09)

Bhadra in heaven: 21:50–09:40 (05.09); Bhadra Puchha 23:36–00:46 (05.09); Bhadra Mukha 00:46–02:44 (05.09)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:15–04:56
Abhijit Muhurta	12:00–12:55
Vijaya Muhurta	14:44–15:39
Godhuli	19:18–19:39
Pradosha	19:18–21:22
Nishitha	00:08–00:49 (05.09)
Amrita Kalam	15:21–17:00

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	09:02–10:45
Yamaganda	14:10–15:53
Gulika Kalam	05:37–07:20
Dur Muhurta	05:37–06:32, 06:32–07:27
Varjyam	05:27–07:06

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 17:32–18:40

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 17:32–18:40
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 17:32–18:40
Bathing, washing hair	average throughout the daytime

Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Anuradha; tithi Shukla-saptami; lagna Simha 05:37, Kanya 06:46, Tula 09:46, Vrischika 12:47, Dhanu 15:35, Makara 17:32, Kumbha 18:40

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”); Saturday — decline of physical strength.

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

Vaidhriti 05:37–13:44: auspicious undertakings, including haircuts, are avoided during this yoga (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −3

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

Avoid starting important matters: Vaidhriti

+1 Anandadi: Amrita 05:37–02:05 (05.09)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 05:37–02:05 (05.09)+1 Auspicious tithi 05:37–21:500 Chaturmasya−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−2 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:37–21:50−3 Vaidhriti 05:37–13:44

Panchanga at sunrise 05:37

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Anandadi: Kana, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
Month	Bhadrapada (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Dundubhi (No. 56) · Shaka 1724 · Vikram 1859 more
Period	Chaturmasya
Festivals	Radha Ashtami · Masik Durgashtami

At sunrise 05:39

Tithi	8Shukla-ashtami (Jaya, Vasus) · until 21:19 more
Nakshatra	Jyestha, pada 1 (sharp, Indra (Leader of the Gods), Mercury) · until 02:07 (06.09) more Gandamula
Yoga	Vishkambha (“prop, bolt”, inauspicious) · until 12:28 more
Karana	Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 09:40 more
Vara	Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Vrischika (Scorpio)

Changes during the day

from 09:40	karana Bava
from 12:28	yoga Priti
from 21:19	tithi Shukla-navami
from 21:19	karana Balava
from 02:07 (06.09)	nakshatra Mula

Sun and Moon

Dawn	05:01
Sunrise	05:39
Noon	12:28
Sunset	19:15
End of twilight	19:54
Moonrise	15:54
Moonset	21:10
Day length	13 h 35 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, Jyestha (05:39–19:15) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 05:39–09:40: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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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), 11:06–13:49
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

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 21:50 (04.09)–21:19
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 02:07–05:41 (06.09) Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 02:07–05:41 (06.09) Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 02:07–05:41 (06.09)

Anandadi: Siddhi 02:07–05:41 (06.09) Anandadi: Kana 05:39–02:07 (06.09)

Bhadra in heaven: 21:50 (04.09)–09:40; Bhadra Puchha 23:36 (04.09)–00:46; Bhadra Mukha 00:46–02:44
Gandanta (nakshatra): 20:10–08:00 (06.09)
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Jyestha

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:16–04:58
Abhijit Muhurta	12:00–12:54
Vijaya Muhurta	14:43–15:38
Godhuli	19:15–19:36
Pradosha	19:15–21:20
Nishitha	00:07–00:49 (06.09)
Amrita Kalam	17:18–18:54

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	17:33–19:15
Yamaganda	12:27–14:09
Gulika Kalam	15:51–17:33
Dur Muhurta	17:26–18:21
Varjyam	07:41–09:17

Haircut and shaving

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

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

Cutting hair, shaving	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Bathing, washing hair	bad throughout the daytime

Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Jyestha; tithi Shukla-ashtami; lagna Simha 05:39, Kanya 06:42, Tula 09:42, Vrischika 12:43, Dhanu 15:31, Makara 17:29, Kumbha 18:36

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Jyestha — loss (reduction) of landed property (real estate); Sunday — physical well-being.

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

Shukla-ashtami 05:39–19:15: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −5

+1 Yoga Priti 12:28–05:41 (06.09)0 Chaturmasya−1 Vishti (Bhadra) 05:39–09:40−1 Ashtami 05:39–21:19−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 05:39–02:07 (06.09)−3 Anandadi: Kana 05:39–02:07 (06.09)

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

Panchanga at sunrise 05:39

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Ravi Yoga, Yoga Priti; cons: Rikta tithi, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
Month	Bhadrapada (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Dundubhi (No. 56) · Shaka 1724 · Vikram 1859 more
Period	Chaturmasya

At sunrise 05:41

Tithi	9Shukla-navami (Rikta, Serpent (Naga)) · until 20:04 more
Nakshatra	Mula, pada 1 (sharp, Nirriti (Goddess of Destruction or Alakshmi), Ketu) · until 01:26 (07.09) more Gandamula
Yoga	Priti (“love, affection”, auspicious) · until 10:38 more
Karana	Balava (movable) · until 08:46 more
Vara	Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Dhanu (Sagittarius)

Changes during the day

from 08:46	karana Kaulava
from 10:38	yoga Ayushman
from 20:04	tithi Shukla-dashami
from 20:04	karana Taitila
from 01:26 (07.09)	nakshatra Purva-Ashadha

Sun and Moon

Dawn	05:03
Sunrise	05:41
Noon	12:28
Sunset	19:13
End of twilight	19:51
Moonrise	17:01
Moonset	22:08
Day length	13 h 31 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Mula (05:41–19:13) is good for sowing, for root crops.

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Festivals and periods

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga all day

Anandadi: Lumbaka 05:41–01:26 (07.09) Anandadi: Utpata 01:26–05:43 (07.09)

Gandanta (nakshatra): 20:10 (05.09)–08:00
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Mula

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:18–05:00
Abhijit Muhurta	12:00–12:54
Vijaya Muhurta	14:42–15:36
Godhuli	19:13–19:34
Pradosha	19:13–21:19
Nishitha	00:07–00:49 (07.09)
Amrita Kalam	19:13–20:46

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	07:23–09:04
Yamaganda	10:46–12:27
Gulika Kalam	14:08–15:50
Dur Muhurta	12:54–13:48, 15:36–16:30
Varjyam	23:53–01:26 (07.09)

Haircut and shaving

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

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

Cutting hair, shaving	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Bathing, washing hair	average 06:38–15:27, 17:25–18:32

Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Mula; tithi Shukla-navami; lagna Simha 05:41, Kanya 06:38, Tula 09:38, Vrischika 12:39, Dhanu 15:27, Makara 17:25, Kumbha 18:32

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Mula — ruin of the family; Monday — clear, bright complexion.

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

Shukla-navami 05:41–19:13: 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 Yoga Priti 05:41–10:38+1 Auspicious weekday0 Chaturmasya−1 Anandadi: Lumbaka 05:41–01:26 (07.09)−1 Gandanta 05:41–08:00−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 05:41–01:26 (07.09)−2 Rikta tithi 05:41–20:04

Panchanga at sunrise 05:41

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Ravi Yoga, Anandadi: Mitra; cons: Krakacha Yoga, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
Month	Bhadrapada (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Dundubhi (No. 56) · Shaka 1724 · Vikram 1859 more
Period	Chaturmasya

At sunrise 05:43

Tithi	10Shukla-dashami (Purna, Dharma) · until 18:08 more
Nakshatra	Purva-Ashadha, pada 1 (fierce, Varuna, Venus) · until 00:06 (08.09) more
Yoga	Ayushman (“long-lived”, auspicious) · until 08:13 more
Karana	Taitila (movable) · until 07:10 more
Vara	Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Dhanu (Sagittarius)

Changes during the day

from 07:10	karana Gara
from 08:13	yoga Saubhagya
from 18:08	tithi Shukla-ekadashi
from 18:08	karana Vanija
from 00:06 (08.09)	nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha
from 04:55 (08.09)	karana Vishti
from 05:16 (08.09)	yoga Shobhana

Sun and Moon

Dawn	05:05
Sunrise	05:43
Noon	12:27
Sunset	19:10
End of twilight	19:48
Moonrise	17:46
Moonset	23:31
Day length	13 h 26 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 18:08

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Ashadha (05:43–19:10) is good for root crops.

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Festivals and periods

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 05:43–00:06 (08.09)

Krakacha Yoga 05:43–18:08 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 18:08–05:45 (08.09) Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 00:06–05:45 (08.09)

Anandadi: Mitra 05:43–00:06 (08.09) Anandadi: Manasa 00:06–05:45 (08.09)

Bhadra in the netherworld: 04:55–15:35 (08.09); Bhadra Puchha 09:09–10:13 (08.09); Bhadra Mukha 10:13–12:00 (08.09)
Gandanta (tithi): 17:45–18:29
Surya Dagdha tithi: Shukla-dashami

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:19–05:01
Abhijit Muhurta	12:00–12:54
Vijaya Muhurta	14:41–15:35
Godhuli	19:10–19:31
Pradosha	19:10–21:17
Nishitha	00:06–00:49 (08.09)
Amrita Kalam	19:34–21:04

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	15:48–17:29
Yamaganda	09:05–10:46
Gulika Kalam	12:27–14:07
Dur Muhurta	08:25–09:18, 23:24–00:06 (08.09)
Varjyam	10:30–12:01

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 06:34–12:35, 17:21–18:28

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 06:34–12:35, 17:21–18:28
Cutting fingernails	average 06:34–12:35, 17:21–18:08
Cutting toenails	average 06:34–12:35, 17:21–18:28
Bathing, washing hair	average throughout the daytime

Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Purva-Ashadha; tithi Shukla-dashami until 18:08, Shukla-ekadashi from 18:08; lagna Simha 05:43, Kanya 06:34, Tula 09:34, Vrischika 12:35, Dhanu 15:23, Makara 17:21, Kumbha 18:28

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Purva-Ashadha — ruin of the family; Tuesday — harm to longevity.

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = −1

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

+2 Ravi Yoga 05:43–00:06 (08.09)+1 Anandadi: Mitra 05:43–00:06 (08.09)+1 Yoga Ayushman 05:43–08:13+1 Auspicious tithi 05:43–18:080 Chaturmasya0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 18:08–05:45 (08.09) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Surya Dagdha tithi 05:43–18:08−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 05:43–00:06 (08.09)−3 Krakacha Yoga 05:43–18:08

Panchanga at sunrise 05:43

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Auspicious nakshatra, Yoga Shobhana; cons: Vishti (Bhadra), Anandadi: Vajra
Month	Bhadrapada (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Dundubhi (No. 56) · Shaka 1724 · Vikram 1859 more
Period	Chaturmasya
Festivals	Parivartini Ekadashi (Parsva, Vamana)

At sunrise 05:45

Tithi	11Shukla-ekadashi (Nanda, Rudra) · until 15:35 more
Nakshatra	Uttara-Ashadha, pada 2 (fixed, Vishva-Deva (All Gods), Sun) · until 22:10 more
Yoga	Shobhana (“splendid, beautiful”, auspicious) · until 01:52 (09.09) more
Karana	Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 15:35 more
Vara	Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Makara (Capricorn)

Changes during the day

from 15:35	tithi Shukla-dvadashi
from 15:35	karana Bava
from 22:10	nakshatra Shravana
from 01:52 (09.09)	yoga Atiganda
from 02:06 (09.09)	karana Balava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	05:07
Sunrise	05:45
Noon	12:27
Sunset	19:07
End of twilight	19:46
Moonrise	18:13
Moonset	none
Day length	13 h 22 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 15:35

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Ashadha (05:45–19:07) is good for sowing.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 05:45–15:35: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

Parivartini Ekadashi (Parsva, Vamana) · Vishnu

On this day the sleeping Vishnu turns over onto his other side. Devotees worship Vamana — the dwarf avatar of Vishnu; the fast removes sins and brings blessings.

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 18:08 (07.09)–15:35
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Parana (breaking the fast): 05:47–08:27 (09.09)

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 15:35–05:47 (09.09)

Anandadi: Chhatra 23:37–05:47 (09.09) Anandadi: Vajra 05:45–16:42 Anandadi: Mudgara 16:42–23:37

Bhadra in the netherworld: 05:40–15:35; Bhadra Puchha 09:09–10:13; Bhadra Mukha 10:13–12:00

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:20–05:03
Abhijit Muhurta	none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday
Vijaya Muhurta	14:40–15:33
Godhuli	19:07–19:29
Pradosha	19:07–21:15
Nishitha	00:06–00:49 (09.09)
Amrita Kalam	16:17–17:45

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	12:26–14:07
Yamaganda	07:25–09:06
Gulika Kalam	10:46–12:26
Dur Muhurta	12:00–12:53
Varjyam	07:27–08:55, 01:46–03:12 (09.09)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 06:30–12:31, 17:17–18:24

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	good 06:30–12:31, 17:17–18:24
Cutting fingernails	average throughout the daytime
Cutting toenails	good 06:30–12:31, 17:17–18:24
Bathing, washing hair	good 06:30–15:19, 17:17–18:24

Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha; tithi Shukla-ekadashi until 15:35, Shukla-dvadashi from 15:35; lagna Simha 05:45, Kanya 06:30, Tula 09:30, Vrischika 12:31, Dhanu 15:19, Makara 17:17, Kumbha 18:24

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Uttara-Ashadha — improved health; Wednesday — favour of the authorities.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = +2

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

+1 Auspicious nakshatra 05:45–22:10+1 Yoga Shobhana 05:45–01:52 (09.09)+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 05:45–15:35+1 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 15:35–05:47 (09.09)0 Chaturmasya−1 Anandadi: Vajra 05:45–16:42−2 Vishti (Bhadra) 05:45–15:35

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

Panchanga at sunrise 05:45

Summary	Favourable day — Anandadi: Dhwaja, Auspicious nakshatra
Month	Bhadrapada (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Dundubhi (No. 56) · Shaka 1724 · Vikram 1859 more
Period	Chaturmasya
Festivals	Vamana Jayanti · Onam (Thiruvonam) · Pradosha Vrat

At sunrise 05:47

Tithi	12Shukla-dvadashi (Bhadra, Sun (Ravi)) · until 12:32 more
Nakshatra	Shravana, pada 2 (movable, Shri Vishnu, Moon) · until 19:46 more
Yoga	Atiganda (“great danger”, inauspicious) · until 22:05 more
Karana	Balava (movable) · until 12:32 more
Vara	Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Makara (Capricorn)

Changes during the day

from 12:32	tithi Shukla-triodashi
from 12:32	karana Kaulava
from 19:46	nakshatra Dhanishtha
from 22:05	yoga Sukarma
from 22:51	karana Taitila

Sun and Moon

Dawn	05:09
Sunrise	05:47
Noon	12:27
Sunset	19:05
End of twilight	19:43
Moonrise	18:29
Moonset	01:11
Day length	13 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 12:32

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Shravana (05:47–19:05) is good for sowing.

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Festivals and periods

Vamana Jayanti · Vamana

The appearance day of Vamana — the fifth avatar of Vishnu, the dwarf brahmin who covered the worlds in three steps and humbled King Bali. The Shravana nakshatra is favourable.

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 15:35 (08.09)–12:32
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Onam (Thiruvonam) · Vamana and King Mahabali

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

Rule: nakshatra 6 ghatis after sunrise, 08:11
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

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, 19:05–21:14
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 19:46–05:49 (10.09)

Anandadi: Dhwaja 05:47–19:46 Anandadi: Shrivatsa 19:46–05:49 (10.09)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:22–05:04
Abhijit Muhurta	11:59–12:53
Vijaya Muhurta	14:39–15:32
Godhuli	19:05–19:26
Pradosha	19:05–21:14
Nishitha	00:05–00:48 (10.09)
Amrita Kalam	10:24–11:51

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	14:06–15:45
Yamaganda	05:47–07:27
Gulika Kalam	09:07–10:46
Dur Muhurta	10:13–11:06, 15:32–16:25
Varjyam	23:19–00:44 (10.09)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 06:26–12:27, 17:13–18:20

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

Cutting hair, shaving	good 06:26–12:27, 17:13–18:20
Cutting fingernails	average throughout the daytime
Cutting toenails	good 06:26–12:27, 17:13–18:20
Bathing, washing hair	good 06:26–15:15, 17:13–18:20

Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Shravana; tithi Shukla-dvadashi until 12:32, Shukla-triodashi from 12:32; lagna Simha 05:47, Kanya 06:26, Tula 09:26, Vrischika 12:27, Dhanu 15:15, Makara 17:13, Kumbha 18:20

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Shravana — bodily development (physical growth); Thursday — success.

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Favourable day · score S = +3

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

+1 Anandadi: Dhwaja 05:47–19:46+1 Auspicious nakshatra 05:47–19:46+1 Auspicious weekday0 Auspicious tithi 12:32–05:49 (10.09)0 Chaturmasya

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

Panchanga at sunrise 05:47

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Kshaya tithi, Rikta tithi
Month	Bhadrapada (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Dundubhi (No. 56) · Shaka 1724 · Vikram 1859 more
Period	Chaturmasya
Festivals	Ananta Chaturdashi

At sunrise 05:49

Tithi	13Shukla-triodashi (Jaya, God of Love) · until 09:06 more
Nakshatra	Dhanishtha, pada 2 (movable, Vasu (kind) - 8 phenomena of nature, assistants of Indra, Mars) · until 17:02 more
Yoga	Sukarma (“good deed”, auspicious) · until 18:03 more
Karana	Taitila (movable) · until 09:06 more
Vara	Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Makara (Capricorn)

Changes during the day

from 09:06	tithi Shukla-chaturdashi (kshaya: not present at any sunrise)
from 09:06	karana Gara
from 17:02	nakshatra Shatabhisha
from 18:03	yoga Dhriti
from 19:17	karana Vanija
from 05:26 (11.09)	tithi Purnima
from 05:26 (11.09)	karana Vishti

Sun and Moon

Dawn	05:11
Sunrise	05:49
Noon	12:26
Sunset	19:02
End of twilight	19:40
Moonrise	18:40
Moonset	02:55
Day length	13 h 13 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 09:06	from 17:02

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, Shatabhisha (17:02–19:02) is good for sowing.
Shukla-chaturdashi 09:06–19:02: according to the Kalaprakashika, ploughing on Chaturdashi puts the owner’s life in danger.

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Festivals and periods

Ananta Chaturdashi · Vishnu as Ananta

Worship of Vishnu as Ananta (“the Endless”), reclining on the serpent Shesha: a thread with fourteen knots (the ananta sutra) is tied on the arm. On this day Ganesha murtis are immersed in water — the end of Ganesha Utsav.

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 09:06–05:26 (11.09)
the kshaya tithi does not touch sunrise — the festival is on the day it begins

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 05:49–17:02

Anandadi: Prajapati 05:49–17:02 Anandadi: Saumya 17:02–05:51 (11.09)

Bhadra on earth: 05:26–15:34 (11.09); Bhadra Puchha 12:01–13:02 (11.09); Bhadra Mukha 13:02–14:43 (11.09)
Chora Panchaka: 06:26–06:05 (14.09)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:23–05:06
Abhijit Muhurta	11:59–12:52
Vijaya Muhurta	14:38–15:31
Godhuli	19:02–19:24
Pradosha	19:02–21:12
Nishitha	00:05–00:48 (11.09)
Amrita Kalam	07:49–09:14

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	10:46–12:26
Yamaganda	15:44–17:23
Gulika Kalam	07:28–09:07
Dur Muhurta	08:28–09:21, 12:52–13:45
Varjyam	23:22–00:47 (11.09)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 06:22–09:06

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	good 06:22–09:06
Cutting fingernails	average 05:49–09:06
Cutting toenails	good 06:22–09:06
Bathing, washing hair	good 06:22–09:06

Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Dhanishtha until 17:02, Shatabhisha from 17:02; tithi Shukla-triodashi until 09:06, Shukla-chaturdashi from 09:06; lagna Simha 05:49, Kanya 06:22, Tula 09:22, Vrischika 12:23, Dhanu 15:11, Makara 17:09, Kumbha 18:17, Mina 19:01

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Dhanishtha (until 17:02) — longevity (increased vitality); Shatabhisha (from 17:02) — gaining strength; Friday — universal respect.

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

Shukla-chaturdashi 09:06–19:02: a Rikta and Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = +2

Avoid starting important matters: Kshaya tithi

+2 Ravi Yoga 05:49–17:02+1 Anandadi: Prajapati 05:49–17:02+1 Auspicious nakshatra 05:49–17:02+1 Yoga Sukarma 05:49–18:03+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 05:49–09:060 Chaturmasya−1 Panchaka 06:26–05:51 (11.09)−2 Rikta tithi 09:06–05:26 (11.09)−2 Kshaya tithi

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

Panchanga at sunrise 05:49

Summary	Unfavourable day — Eclipse, many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower) Pitru Paksha: weddings, major purchases and new undertakings are traditionally postponed.
Month	Bhadrapada (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Dundubhi (No. 56) · Shaka 1724 · Vikram 1859 more
Period	Pitru Paksha · Chaturmasya; shraddha for those who departed on tithi Purnima
Festivals	Purnima Shraddha (start of Pitru Paksha) · Bhadrapada Purnima

At sunrise 05:51

Tithi	15Purnima (Purna, Vishvedevas) · until 01:42 (12.09) more
Nakshatra	Shatabhisha, pada 3 (movable, Varuna, Rahu) · until 14:08 more
Yoga	Dhriti (“steadfastness, firmness”, auspicious) · until 13:52 more
Karana	Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 15:34 more
Vara	Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Kumbha (Aquarius)

Changes during the day

from 13:52	yoga Shula
from 14:08	nakshatra Purva-Bhadra
from 15:34	karana Bava
from 01:42 (12.09)	tithi Krishna-pratipat
from 01:42 (12.09)	karana Balava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	05:13
Sunrise	05:51
Noon	12:26
Sunset	19:00
End of twilight	19:37
Moonrise	18:48
Moonset	04:38
Day length	13 h 08 min

Sky

Sutak	15:11–03:01 (12.09)

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 14:08

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Shatabhisha (05:51–14:08) is good for sowing.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Bhadra (14:08–19:00) is good for root crops.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 05:51–15:34: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

Purnima Shraddha (start of Pitru Paksha) · Pitris (ancestors)

The first day of Pitru Paksha: shraddha for ancestors who departed on a full moon. The rite is performed in the afternoon (Aparahna).

Rule: aparahna vyapini: the 4th fifth of the daytime, 13:44–16:22
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Bhadrapada Purnima · Chandra (the Moon)

The full moon of Bhadrapada: Uma Maheshwara Vrat; from this day (Purnima Shraddha) Pitru Paksha begins — the fortnight of ancestor rites.

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 05:26–01:42 (12.09)
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Pitru Paksha — shraddha for those who departed on tithi Purnima
Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 09:41–14:08

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:51–01:42 (12.09)

Anandadi: Ananda 05:51–14:08 Anandadi: Kaladanda 14:08–05:53 (12.09)

Bhadra on earth: 05:26–15:34; Bhadra Puchha 12:01–13:02; Bhadra Mukha 13:02–14:43
Chora Panchaka: 06:26 (10.09)–06:05 (14.09)
Gandanta (tithi): 01:22–02:02 (12.09)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:24–05:08
Abhijit Muhurta	11:59–12:52
Vijaya Muhurta	14:37–15:29
Godhuli	19:00–19:21
Pradosha	19:00–21:10
Nishitha	00:04–00:48 (12.09)
Amrita Kalam	07:49–09:13, 04:12–05:36 (12.09)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	09:08–10:47
Yamaganda	14:04–15:42
Gulika Kalam	05:51–07:30
Dur Muhurta	05:51–06:44, 06:44–07:36
Varjyam	19:46–21:10

Haircut and shaving

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

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

Cutting hair, shaving	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Bathing, washing hair	average 06:18–14:08

Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Shatabhisha until 14:08, Purva-Bhadra from 14:08; tithi Purnima; lagna Simha 05:51, Kanya 06:18, Tula 09:18, Vrischika 12:20, Dhanu 15:07, Makara 17:05, Kumbha 18:13, Mina 18:57

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Shatabhisha (until 14:08) — gaining strength; Purva-Bhadra (from 14:08) — facing death (dangers); Saturday — decline of physical strength.

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

Eclipse: no haircuts or shaving on the day of an eclipse or during Sutak (15:11–19:00).
Purnima 05:51–19:00: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Bhadra on earth 05:51–15:34: 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).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Unfavourable day · score S = −7

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

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

Avoid starting important matters: Bhadra on earth

+1 Anandadi: Ananda 05:51–14:08+1 Auspicious nakshatra 05:51–14:08+1 Yoga Dhriti 05:51–13:52+1 Ravi Yoga 09:41–14:080 Chaturmasya0 Pitru Paksha0 Yoga Shula 13:52–15:310 Anandadi: Kaladanda 14:08–05:53 (12.09)0 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 14:08–05:53 (12.09)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Panchaka all day−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:51–01:42 (12.09)−3 Eclipse−3 Bhadra on earth 05:51–15:34

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

Panchanga at sunrise 05:51

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Anandadi: Chara; cons: Fierce or sharp nakshatra, Panchaka Pitru Paksha: weddings, major purchases and new undertakings are traditionally postponed.
Month	Bhadrapada (amanta) · Ashwina (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Dundubhi (No. 56) · Shaka 1724 · Vikram 1859 more
Period	Pitru Paksha · Chaturmasya; shraddha for those who departed on tithi Krishna-pratipat
Festivals	Lunar eclipse, partial (fully visible)

At sunrise 05:53

Tithi	1Krishna-pratipat (Nanda, Brahma) · until 22:03 more
Nakshatra	Purva-Bhadra, pada 3 (fierce, Aja Ekapad - sunbeam or lightning strike, Jupiter) · until 11:14 more
Yoga	Shula (“spear, sharp pain”, inauspicious) · until 09:41 more
Karana	Balava (movable) · until 11:51 more
Vara	Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Kumbha (Aquarius)

Changes during the day

from 09:41	yoga Ganda
from 11:14	nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra
from 11:51	karana Kaulava
from 22:03	tithi Krishna-dvitya
from 22:03	karana Taitila
from 05:38 (13.09)	yoga Vriddhi

Sun and Moon

Dawn	05:15
Sunrise	05:53
Noon	12:26
Sunset	18:57
End of twilight	19:35
Moonrise	18:54
Moonset	06:18
Day length	13 h 04 min

Sky

Full moon (Purnima)	01:42
Lunar eclipse, partial	greatest eclipse 01:36, magnitude 0.762
Phases	Penumbral eclipse begins 23:10 (11.09) Partial eclipse begins 00:11 Partial eclipse ends 03:01 Penumbral eclipse ends 04:02
Visibility	fully visible: 00:11–03:01, maximum eclipse here 01:36, magnitude 0.762

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 11:14

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Bhadra (05:53–11:14) is good for root crops.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Bhadra (11:14–18:57) is good for sowing.

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Festivals and periods

Pitru Paksha — shraddha for those who departed on tithi Krishna-pratipat
Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 11:14–05:55 (13.09)

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:53–22:03

Anandadi: Chara 05:53–11:14 Anandadi: Sthira 11:14–05:55 (13.09)

Chora Panchaka: 06:26 (10.09)–06:05 (14.09)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:26–05:09
Abhijit Muhurta	11:59–12:51
Vijaya Muhurta	14:36–15:28
Godhuli	18:57–19:19
Pradosha	18:57–21:09
Nishitha	00:04–00:48 (13.09)
Amrita Kalam	04:14–05:39 (13.09)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	17:19–18:57
Yamaganda	12:25–14:03
Gulika Kalam	15:41–17:19
Dur Muhurta	17:12–18:05
Varjyam	19:44–21:09

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 11:14–12:16, 17:01–18:09

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 11:14–12:16, 17:01–18:09
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 11:14–12:16, 17:01–18:09
Bathing, washing hair	average 11:14–15:03, 17:01–18:09

Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Purva-Bhadra until 11:14, Uttara-Bhadra from 11:14; tithi Krishna-pratipat; lagna Simha 05:53, Kanya 06:14, Tula 09:14, Vrischika 12:16, Dhanu 15:03, Makara 17:01, Kumbha 18:09, Mina 18:54

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Purva-Bhadra (until 11:14) — facing death (dangers); Uttara-Bhadra (from 11:14) — a good life; Sunday — physical well-being.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = +2

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

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 11:14–05:55 (13.09)+1 Anandadi: Chara 05:53–11:14+1 Auspicious tithi 05:53–22:03+1 Auspicious nakshatra 11:14–05:55 (13.09)0 Chaturmasya0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:53–22:03 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Pitru Paksha0 Yoga Ganda 09:41–11:41−1 Eclipse nearby−1 Panchaka all day−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 05:53–11:14

Panchanga at sunrise 05:53

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Anandadi: Matanga, Auspicious nakshatra; cons: Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi), Panchaka Pitru Paksha: weddings, major purchases and new undertakings are traditionally postponed.
Month	Bhadrapada (amanta) · Ashwina (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Dundubhi (No. 56) · Shaka 1724 · Vikram 1859 more
Period	Pitru Paksha · Chaturmasya; shraddha for those who departed on tithi Krishna-dvitya

At sunrise 05:55

Tithi	2Krishna-dvitya (Bhadra, Vidhatr) · until 18:39 more
Nakshatra	Uttara-Bhadra, pada 4 (fixed, Ahirbudhyana (Serpent of the Deep - Milky Way under the horizon), Saturn) · until 08:29 more
Yoga	Vriddhi (“growth, increase”, auspicious) · until 01:50 (14.09) more
Karana	Taitila (movable) · until 08:19 more
Vara	Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Mina (Pisces)

Changes during the day

from 08:19	karana Gara
from 08:29	nakshatra Revati
from 18:39	tithi Krishna-tritya
from 18:39	karana Vanija
from 01:50 (14.09)	yoga Dhruva
from 05:06 (14.09)	karana Vishti

Sun and Moon

Dawn	05:17
Sunrise	05:55
Noon	12:25
Sunset	18:54
End of twilight	19:32
Moonrise	19:02
Moonset	07:56
Day length	12 h 59 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 08:29	from 18:39

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Bhadra (05:55–08:29) is good for sowing.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Revati (08:29–18:54) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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Festivals and periods

Pitru Paksha — shraddha for those who departed on tithi Krishna-dvitya
Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:55–18:39

Anandadi: Matanga 08:29–05:57 (14.09) Anandadi: Gada 05:55–08:29

Bhadra on earth: 05:06–06:05 (14.09)
Chora Panchaka: 06:26 (10.09)–06:05 (14.09)
Gandanta (nakshatra): 00:38–11:33 (14.09)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:27–05:11
Abhijit Muhurta	11:59–12:51
Vijaya Muhurta	14:35–15:26
Godhuli	18:54–19:16
Pradosha	18:54–21:07
Nishitha	00:03–00:48 (14.09)
Amrita Kalam	03:55–05:21 (14.09)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	07:32–09:10
Yamaganda	10:47–12:25
Gulika Kalam	14:02–15:39
Dur Muhurta	12:51–13:43, 15:26–16:18
Varjyam	19:17–20:43

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 05:55–18:50

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 05:55–18:50
Cutting fingernails	average throughout the daytime
Cutting toenails	average 05:55–18:50
Bathing, washing hair	good 06:10–14:59, 16:57–18:05

Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra until 08:29, Revati from 08:29; tithi Krishna-dvitya until 18:39, Krishna-tritya from 18:39; lagna Simha 05:55, Kanya 06:10, Tula 09:10, Vrischika 12:12, Dhanu 14:59, Makara 16:57, Kumbha 18:05, Mina 18:50

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Uttara-Bhadra (until 08:29) — a good life; Revati (from 08:29) — increase in property; 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.

+1 Anandadi: Matanga 08:29–05:57 (14.09)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 05:55–08:29+1 Yoga Vriddhi 05:55–01:50 (14.09)+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 05:55–18:390 Chaturmasya0 Pitru Paksha0 Anandadi: Gada 05:55–08:29−1 Eclipse nearby−1 Panchaka all day−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:55–18:39

Panchanga at sunrise 05:55

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Sankranti day, Vishti (Bhadra) Pitru Paksha: weddings, major purchases and new undertakings are traditionally postponed.
Month	Bhadrapada (amanta) · Ashwina (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Dundubhi (No. 56) · Shaka 1724 · Vikram 1859 more
Period	Pitru Paksha · Chaturmasya; shraddha for those who departed on tithi Krishna-tritya, Krishna-chaturti
Festivals	Kanya Sankranti (Vishwakarma Puja) · Angaraki Chaturthi (Vighnaraja)

At sunrise 05:57

Tithi	3Krishna-tritya (Jaya, Vishnu) · until 15:40 more
Nakshatra	Revati, pada 4 (soft, Pushan (Prosperous), Mercury) · until 06:05 more Gandamula
Yoga	Dhruva (“fixed, constant (the Pole Star)”, auspicious) · until 22:24 more
Karana	Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 15:40 more
Vara	Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Mina (Pisces)

Changes during the day

from 06:05	nakshatra Ashwini
from 15:40	tithi Krishna-chaturti
from 15:40	karana Bava
from 22:24	yoga Vyaghata
from 02:22 (15.09)	karana Balava
from 04:09 (15.09)	nakshatra Bharani

Sun and Moon

Dawn	05:19
Sunrise	05:57
Noon	12:25
Sunset	18:52
End of twilight	19:29
Moonrise	19:10
Moonset	09:33
Day length	12 h 54 min

Sky

Kanya Sankranti	19:47 — the Sun enters Kanya (Virgo)

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 06:05	from 15:40

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Revati (05:57–06:05) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 05:57–15:40: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

Kanya Sankranti (Vishwakarma Puja) · Surya

The Sun enters the sidereal sign of Virgo. Vishwakarma Puja — worship of the divine architect: tools, workshop machinery and vehicles are blessed.

Rule: by the moment of Sankranti, 12:24–18:52
on the day the Sun enters the sign

Angaraki Chaturthi (Vighnaraja) · Ganesha

A Sankashti falling on a Tuesday — the day of Mars (Angaraka) — is the most favourable of all Sankashtis: a fast on this day is equated with observing every Sankashti of the year.

Rule: at moonrise, 19:10
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Pitru Paksha — shraddha for those who departed on tithi Krishna-tritya, Krishna-chaturti
Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:57–15:40 Amrita Siddhi Yoga 06:05–04:09 (15.09) Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 06:05–04:09 (15.09)

Anandadi: Shubha 05:57–06:05 Anandadi: Amrita 06:05–04:09 (15.09) Anandadi: Musala 04:09–05:59 (15.09)

Bhadra on earth: 05:06–06:05
Bhadra in heaven: 06:05–15:40; Bhadra Puchha 11:59–13:02; Bhadra Mukha 13:02–14:48
Chora Panchaka: 06:26 (10.09)–06:05
Gandanta (nakshatra): 00:38–11:33
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Revati

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:28–05:13
Abhijit Muhurta	11:58–12:50
Vijaya Muhurta	14:33–15:25
Godhuli	18:52–19:14
Pradosha	18:52–21:05
Nishitha	00:03–00:47 (15.09)
Amrita Kalam	21:32–23:00

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	15:38–17:15
Yamaganda	09:11–10:47
Gulika Kalam	12:24–14:01
Dur Muhurta	08:32–09:23, 23:19–00:03 (15.09)
Varjyam	00:29–01:57 (15.09)

Haircut and shaving

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

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

Cutting hair, shaving	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Bathing, washing hair	average 05:57–15:40, 16:53–18:01

Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Revati until 06:05, Ashwini from 06:05; tithi Krishna-tritya until 15:40, Krishna-chaturti from 15:40; lagna Simha 05:57, Kanya 06:06, Tula 09:06, Vrischika 12:08, Dhanu 14:55, Makara 16:53, Kumbha 18:01, Mina 18:46

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Revati (until 06:05) — increase in property; Ashwini (from 06:05) — joy; Tuesday — harm to longevity.

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

Krishna-chaturti 15:40–18:52: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Sankranti at 19:47 — a Parva day: no haircuts or shaving on this day (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Bhadra on earth 05:57–06:05: no shaving or haircuts during Vishti Karana (according to the Muhurta Chintamani, Bhadra does harm when it is on earth; in heaven and in the netherworld its influence on earth is weak).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = +4

Avoid starting important matters: Sankranti day

+4 Amrita Siddhi Yoga 06:05–04:09 (15.09)+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:57–15:40+1 Anandadi: Amrita 06:05–04:09 (15.09)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 05:57–06:05+1 Yoga Dhruva 05:57–22:24+1 Auspicious tithi 05:57–15:400 Chaturmasya0 Pitru Paksha0 Panchaka 05:57–06:050 Rikta tithi 15:40–05:59 (15.09)−1 Gandanta 05:57–11:33−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Sankranti day−2 Vishti (Bhadra) 06:05–15:40

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

Panchanga at sunrise 05:57

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Anandadi: Kana, Rikta tithi Pitru Paksha: weddings, major purchases and new undertakings are traditionally postponed.
Month	Bhadrapada (amanta) · Ashwina (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Dundubhi (No. 56) · Shaka 1724 · Vikram 1859 more
Period	Pitru Paksha · Chaturmasya; shraddha for those who departed on tithi Krishna-panchami
Festivals	Bharani Shraddha

At sunrise 05:59

Tithi	4Krishna-chaturti (Rikta, Yama) · until 13:14 more
Nakshatra	Bharani, pada 1 (fierce, Yama (Dharma-raja), Venus) · until 02:52 (16.09) more
Yoga	Vyaghata (“crushing blow”, inauspicious) · until 19:28 more
Karana	Balava (movable) · until 13:14 more
Vara	Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Kanya (Virgo), Moon: Mesha (Aries)

Changes during the day

from 13:14	tithi Krishna-panchami
from 13:14	karana Kaulava
from 19:28	yoga Harshana
from 00:16 (16.09)	karana Taitila
from 02:52 (16.09)	nakshatra Krittika

Sun and Moon

Dawn	05:21
Sunrise	05:59
Noon	12:25
Sunset	18:49
End of twilight	19:26
Moonrise	19:21
Moonset	11:11
Day length	12 h 50 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 13:14

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, Bharani (05:59–18:49) is good for root crops.

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Festivals and periods

Bharani Shraddha · Pitris (ancestors)

A day of Pitru Paksha under the Bharani nakshatra: shraddha on this day is equated with a pilgrimage to Gaya; it is especially recommended for those who died within the past year.

Rule: aparahna vyapini: the 4th fifth of the daytime, 13:41–16:15

Pitru Paksha — shraddha for those who departed on tithi Krishna-panchami
Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 02:52–06:01 (16.09) Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 02:52–06:01 (16.09)

Jwalamukhi Yoga 13:14–02:52 (16.09)

Anandadi: Siddhi 02:52–06:01 (16.09) Anandadi: Kana 05:59–02:52 (16.09)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:30–05:14
Abhijit Muhurta	none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday
Vijaya Muhurta	14:32–15:24
Godhuli	18:49–19:11
Pradosha	18:49–21:03
Nishitha	00:02–00:47 (16.09)
Amrita Kalam	22:19–23:50

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	12:24–14:00
Yamaganda	07:35–09:11
Gulika Kalam	10:48–12:24
Dur Muhurta	11:58–12:50
Varjyam	13:14–14:45

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 13:14–18:49

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	average 13:14–18:49
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 13:14–18:49
Bathing, washing hair	average 06:02–18:49

Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Bharani; tithi Krishna-chaturti until 13:14, Krishna-panchami from 13:14; lagna Simha 05:59, Kanya 06:02, Tula 09:02, Vrischika 12:04, Dhanu 14:51, Makara 16:49, Kumbha 17:57, Mina 18:42

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Bharani — facing death (dangers); Wednesday — favour of the authorities.

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

Krishna-chaturti 05:59–13:14: 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 = −5

+1 Auspicious weekday0 Auspicious tithi 13:14–06:01 (16.09)0 Chaturmasya0 Pitru Paksha−1 Jwalamukhi Yoga 13:14–02:52 (16.09)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 05:59–02:52 (16.09)−2 Rikta tithi 05:59–13:14−3 Anandadi: Kana 05:59–02:52 (16.09)

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

Panchanga at sunrise 05:59

Summary	Unfavourable day — Yamaghanta, Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) Pitru Paksha: weddings, major purchases and new undertakings are traditionally postponed.
Month	Bhadrapada (amanta) · Ashwina (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Dundubhi (No. 56) · Shaka 1724 · Vikram 1859 more
Period	Pitru Paksha · Chaturmasya; shraddha for those who departed on tithi Krishna-shashti

At sunrise 06:01

Tithi	5Krishna-panchami (Purna, Soma) · until 11:28 more
Nakshatra	Krittika, pada 1 (mixed, Agni, Sun) · until 02:18 (17.09) more
Yoga	Harshana (“delighting”, auspicious) · until 17:07 more
Karana	Taitila (movable) · until 11:28 more
Vara	Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Kanya (Virgo), Moon: Mesha (Aries)

Changes during the day

from 11:28	tithi Krishna-shashti
from 11:28	karana Gara
from 17:07	yoga Vajra
from 22:53	karana Vanija
from 02:18 (17.09)	nakshatra Rohini

Sun and Moon

Dawn	05:23
Sunrise	06:01
Noon	12:24
Sunset	18:46
End of twilight	19:24
Moonrise	19:37
Moonset	12:47
Day length	12 h 45 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 11:28

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Krittika (06:01–18:46) is good for root crops.

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Festivals and periods

Pitru Paksha — shraddha for those who departed on tithi Krishna-shashti
Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:01–11:28 Ravi Yoga 02:18–06:03 (17.09)

Yamaghanta 06:01–02:18 (17.09) Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 11:28–06:03 (17.09) Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 02:18–06:03 (17.09)

Anandadi: Lumbaka 06:01–02:18 (17.09) Anandadi: Utpata 02:18–06:03 (17.09)

Gandanta (tithi): 11:06–11:51

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:31–05:16
Abhijit Muhurta	11:58–12:49
Vijaya Muhurta	14:31–15:22
Godhuli	18:46–19:09
Pradosha	18:46–21:02
Nishitha	00:02–00:47 (17.09)
Amrita Kalam	23:58–01:31 (17.09)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	13:59–15:35
Yamaganda	06:01–07:36
Gulika Kalam	09:12–10:48
Dur Muhurta	10:16–11:07, 15:22–16:13
Varjyam	14:35–16:09

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 06:01–12:00, 16:45–17:53

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 06:01–12:00, 16:45–17:53
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 06:01–12:00, 16:45–17:53
Bathing, washing hair	good 06:01–11:28

Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Krittika; tithi Krishna-panchami until 11:28, Krishna-shashti from 11:28; lagna Kanya 06:01, Tula 08:58, Vrischika 12:00, Dhanu 14:47, Makara 16:45, Kumbha 17:53, Mina 18:38

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Krittika — consumption (a wasting disease); Thursday — success.

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

Unfavourable day · score S = −3

Strict prohibition: Yamaghanta

+1 Yoga Harshana 06:01–17:07+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 06:01–11:280 Chaturmasya0 Pitru Paksha0 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:01–11:28 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Yoga Vajra 17:07–18:14−1 Anandadi: Lumbaka 06:01–02:18 (17.09)−2 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 11:28–06:03 (17.09)−3 Yamaghanta 06:01–02:18 (17.09)

Panchanga at sunrise 06:01

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Ravi Yoga, Anandadi: Mitra; cons: Krakacha Yoga, Vishti (Bhadra) Pitru Paksha: weddings, major purchases and new undertakings are traditionally postponed.
Month	Bhadrapada (amanta) · Ashwina (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Dundubhi (No. 56) · Shaka 1724 · Vikram 1859 more
Period	Pitru Paksha · Chaturmasya; shraddha for those who departed on tithi Krishna-saptami

At sunrise 06:03

Tithi	6Krishna-shashti (Nanda, Kartikeya) · until 10:29 more
Nakshatra	Rohini, pada 1 (fixed, Prajapati (Brahma - Creator), Moon) · until 02:32 (18.09) more
Yoga	Vajra (“diamond, thunderbolt”, inauspicious) · until 15:23 more
Karana	Vanija (movable) · until 10:29 more
Vara	Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Kanya (Virgo), Moon: Vrishabha (Taurus)

Changes during the day

from 10:29	tithi Krishna-saptami
from 10:29	karana Vishti
from 15:23	yoga Siddhi
from 22:17	karana Bava
from 02:32 (18.09)	nakshatra Mrigashirsha

Sun and Moon

Dawn	05:25
Sunrise	06:03
Noon	12:24
Sunset	18:44
End of twilight	19:21
Moonrise	20:03
Moonset	14:17
Day length	12 h 41 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 10:29

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Rohini (06:03–18:44) is good for sowing.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 10:29–18:44: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

Pitru Paksha — shraddha for those who departed on tithi Krishna-saptami
Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:03–10:29 Ravi Yoga 06:03–02:32 (18.09)

Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 06:03–10:29 Yamaghanta 06:03–02:32 (18.09) Krakacha Yoga 10:29–06:05 (18.09) Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 10:29–06:05 (18.09)

Anandadi: Mitra 06:03–02:32 (18.09) Anandadi: Manasa 02:32–06:05 (18.09)

Bhadra in heaven: 10:29–22:17; Bhadra Puchha 15:15–16:26; Bhadra Mukha 16:26–18:25

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:32–05:18
Abhijit Muhurta	11:58–12:49
Vijaya Muhurta	14:30–15:21
Godhuli	18:44–19:06
Pradosha	18:44–21:00
Nishitha	00:01–00:47 (18.09)
Amrita Kalam	23:18–00:55 (18.09)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	10:48–12:23
Yamaganda	15:34–17:09
Gulika Kalam	07:38–09:13
Dur Muhurta	08:35–09:26, 12:49–13:39
Varjyam	18:27–20:04

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 10:29–11:56, 16:41–17:49

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

Cutting hair, shaving	good 10:29–11:56, 16:41–17:49
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	good 10:29–11:56, 16:41–17:49
Bathing, washing hair	good 06:03–14:43, 16:41–17:49

Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Rohini; tithi Krishna-shashti until 10:29, Krishna-saptami from 10:29; lagna Kanya 06:03, Tula 08:55, Vrischika 11:56, Dhanu 14:43, Makara 16:41, Kumbha 17:49, Mina 18:34

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Rohini — destruction of all misfortunes; Friday — universal respect.

Cautions:

The Muhurta Chintamani warns: whoever shaves in Rohini nakshatra 8 times a year puts their life in danger — frequent haircuts in this nakshatra are best avoided.
Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
Friday: B. V. Raman advises against cutting nails (the rating above is the site’s summary, which uses the same weekdays for nails as for haircuts, so Friday counts as auspicious).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

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 06:03–02:32 (18.09)+1 Anandadi: Mitra 06:03–02:32 (18.09)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 06:03–02:32 (18.09)+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Yoga Siddhi 15:23–06:05 (18.09)0 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 06:03–10:29 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Chaturmasya0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 10:29–06:05 (18.09) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Pitru Paksha0 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:03–10:29 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Yamaghanta 06:03–02:32 (18.09) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−2 Vishti (Bhadra) 10:29–22:17−3 Krakacha Yoga 10:29–06:05 (18.09)

Panchanga at sunrise 06:03

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Vyatipata Pitru Paksha: weddings, major purchases and new undertakings are traditionally postponed.
Month	Bhadrapada (amanta) · Ashwina (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Dundubhi (No. 56) · Shaka 1724 · Vikram 1859 more
Period	Pitru Paksha · Chaturmasya; shraddha for those who departed on tithi Krishna-ashtami
Festivals	Kalashtami · Madhya Ashtami (Pitru Paksha)

At sunrise 06:05

Tithi	7Krishna-saptami (Bhadra, Indra) · until 10:18 more
Nakshatra	Mrigashirsha, pada 1 (soft, Soma (Chandra, Moon), Mars) · until 03:32 (19.09) more
Yoga	Siddhi (“success, accomplishment”, auspicious) · until 14:17 more
Karana	Bava (movable) · until 10:18 more
Vara	Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Kanya (Virgo), Moon: Vrishabha (Taurus)

Changes during the day

from 10:18	tithi Krishna-ashtami
from 10:18	karana Balava
from 14:17	yoga Vyatipata
from 22:31	karana Kaulava
from 03:32 (19.09)	nakshatra Ardra

Sun and Moon

Dawn	05:27
Sunrise	06:05
Noon	12:23
Sunset	18:41
End of twilight	19:18
Moonrise	20:45
Moonset	15:32
Day length	12 h 36 min

Gardener’s calendar

tasks at sunrise: good — 7, average — 5, bad — 1

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

task	at sunrise	from 10:18

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, Mrigashirsha (06:05–18:41) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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Festivals and periods

Kalashtami · Kalabhairava

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

Rule: pradosha vyapini: 3 muhurtas after sunset, 18:41–20:58
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Madhya Ashtami (Pitru Paksha) · Pitris (ancestors)

The middle of Pitru Paksha: shraddha for ancestors who departed on the eighth lunar day; on this day many also observe the Mahalakshmi and Jivitputrika Vrats.

Rule: aparahna vyapini: the 4th fifth of the daytime, 13:39–16:10
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Pitru Paksha — shraddha for those who departed on tithi Krishna-ashtami
Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Dwipushkar Yoga 06:05–10:18

Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:05–10:18

Anandadi: Vajra 06:05–03:32 (19.09) Anandadi: Mudgara 03:32–06:07 (19.09)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:34–05:19
Abhijit Muhurta	11:58–12:48
Vijaya Muhurta	14:29–15:19
Godhuli	18:41–19:04
Pradosha	18:41–20:58
Nishitha	00:01–00:47 (19.09)
Amrita Kalam	18:22–20:02

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	09:14–10:48
Yamaganda	13:57–15:32
Gulika Kalam	06:05–07:39
Dur Muhurta	06:05–06:55, 06:55–07:45
Varjyam	08:22–10:02

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 06:05–10:18

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 06:05–10:18
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 06:05–10:18
Bathing, washing hair	average 06:05–14:40, 16:37–17:45

Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Mrigashirsha; tithi Krishna-saptami until 10:18, Krishna-ashtami from 10:18; lagna Kanya 06:05, Tula 08:51, Vrischika 11:52, Dhanu 14:40, Makara 16:37, Kumbha 17:45, Mina 18:30

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Mrigashirsha — abundance (well-being, prosperity); Saturday — decline of physical strength.

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

Krishna-ashtami 10:18–18:41: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Vyatipata 14:17–18:41: auspicious undertakings, including haircuts, are avoided during this yoga (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −3

+2 Yoga Siddhi 06:05–14:17+1 Auspicious nakshatra 06:05–03:32 (19.09)0 Chaturmasya0 Dwipushkar Yoga 06:05–10:180 Pitru Paksha−1 Ashtami 10:18–06:07 (19.09)−1 Surya Dagdha tithi 10:18–06:07 (19.09)−1 Anandadi: Vajra 06:05–03:32 (19.09)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Vyatipata 14:17–06:07 (19.09)−2 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:05–10:18

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

Panchanga at sunrise 06:05

Summary	Unfavourable day — many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower), Vyatipata Pitru Paksha: weddings, major purchases and new undertakings are traditionally postponed.
Month	Bhadrapada (amanta) · Ashwina (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Dundubhi (No. 56) · Shaka 1724 · Vikram 1859 more
Period	Pitru Paksha · Chaturmasya; shraddha for those who departed on tithi Krishna-navami
Festivals	Avidhava Navami (Matri Navami)

At sunrise 06:07

Tithi	8Krishna-ashtami (Jaya, Vasus) · until 10:55 more
Nakshatra	Ardra, pada 1 (sharp, Rudra (Roaring, angry image of Shiva), Rahu) · until 05:17 (20.09) more
Yoga	Vyatipata (“calamity, downfall”, inauspicious) · until 13:48 more
Karana	Kaulava (movable) · until 10:55 more
Vara	Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Kanya (Virgo), Moon: Mithuna (Gemini)

Changes during the day

from 10:55	tithi Krishna-navami
from 10:55	karana Taitila
from 13:48	yoga Variyana
from 23:30	karana Gara
from 05:17 (20.09)	nakshatra Punarvasu

Sun and Moon

Dawn	05:29
Sunrise	06:07
Noon	12:23
Sunset	18:39
End of twilight	19:16
Moonrise	21:46
Moonset	16:26
Day length	12 h 32 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 10:55

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Festivals and periods

Avidhava Navami (Matri Navami) · Pitris (ancestors)

Shraddha for mothers and married women who died before their husbands; it is performed on the ninth day of Pitru Paksha.

Rule: aparahna vyapini: the 4th fifth of the daytime, 13:38–16:08
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Pitru Paksha — shraddha for those who departed on tithi Krishna-navami
Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Anandadi: Dhwaja 05:17–06:08 (20.09) Anandadi: Dhwanksha 06:07–05:17 (20.09)

Surya Dagdha tithi: Krishna-ashtami

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:35–05:21
Abhijit Muhurta	11:57–12:48
Vijaya Muhurta	14:28–15:18
Godhuli	18:39–19:02
Pradosha	18:39–20:57
Nishitha	00:00–00:46 (20.09)
Amrita Kalam	18:33–20:16

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	17:05–18:39
Yamaganda	12:23–13:57
Gulika Kalam	15:31–17:05
Dur Muhurta	16:58–17:48
Varjyam	12:33–14:16

Haircut and shaving

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

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

Cutting hair, shaving	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Bathing, washing hair	average 06:07–14:36, 16:33–17:41

Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Ardra; tithi Krishna-ashtami until 10:55, Krishna-navami from 10:55; lagna Kanya 06:07, Tula 08:47, Vrischika 11:48, Dhanu 14:36, Makara 16:33, Kumbha 17:41, Mina 18:26

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Ardra — sadness; Sunday — physical well-being.

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

Krishna-ashtami 06:07–10:55: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Krishna-navami 10:55–18:39: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Vyatipata 06:07–13:48: auspicious undertakings, including haircuts, are avoided during this yoga (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Unfavourable day · score S = −7

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

Avoid starting important matters: Vyatipata

0 Yoga Variyana 13:48–06:08 (20.09)0 Chaturmasya0 Pitru Paksha−1 Anandadi: Dhwanksha 06:07–05:17 (20.09)−1 Surya Dagdha tithi 06:07–10:55−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 06:07–05:17 (20.09)−1 Rikta tithi 10:55–06:08 (20.09)−3 Vyatipata 06:07–13:48

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

Panchanga at sunrise 06:07

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Auspicious nakshatra, Yoga Variyana; cons: Rikta tithi, Anandadi: Dhumra Pitru Paksha: weddings, major purchases and new undertakings are traditionally postponed.
Month	Bhadrapada (amanta) · Ashwina (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Dundubhi (No. 56) · Shaka 1724 · Vikram 1859 more
Period	Pitru Paksha · Chaturmasya; shraddha for those who departed on tithi Krishna-dashami

At sunrise 06:08

Tithi	9Krishna-navami (Rikta, Serpent (Naga)) · until 12:15 more
Nakshatra	Punarvasu, pada 1 (movable, Aditi, Jupiter) · until 07:38 (21.09) more
Yoga	Variyana (“excellent, best”, auspicious) · until 13:53 more
Karana	Gara (movable) · until 12:15 more
Vara	Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Kanya (Virgo), Moon: Mithuna (Gemini)

Changes during the day

from 12:15	tithi Krishna-dashami
from 12:15	karana Vanija
from 13:53	yoga Parigha
from 01:10 (21.09)	karana Vishti

Sun and Moon

Dawn	05:31
Sunrise	06:08
Noon	12:23
Sunset	18:36
End of twilight	19:13
Moonrise	23:01
Moonset	16:59
Day length	12 h 27 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 12:15

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Punarvasu (06:08–18:36) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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Festivals and periods

Pitru Paksha — shraddha for those who departed on tithi Krishna-dashami
Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Anandadi: Dhumra all day

Bhadra on earth: 01:10–14:12 (21.09); Bhadra Puchha 03:10–04:28 (21.09); Bhadra Mukha 04:28–06:38 (21.09)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:36–05:22
Abhijit Muhurta	11:57–12:47
Vijaya Muhurta	14:27–15:17
Godhuli	18:36–18:59
Pradosha	18:36–20:55
Nishitha	00:00–00:46 (21.09)
Amrita Kalam	05:00–06:45 (21.09)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	07:42–09:15
Yamaganda	10:49–12:22
Gulika Kalam	13:56–15:29
Dur Muhurta	12:47–13:37, 15:17–16:06
Varjyam	18:28–20:13

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 16:30–17:37

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

Cutting hair, shaving	good 16:30–17:37
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	good 16:30–17:37
Bathing, washing hair	good 12:15–14:32, 16:30–17:37

Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Punarvasu; tithi Krishna-navami until 12:15, Krishna-dashami from 12:15; lagna Kanya 06:08, Tula 08:43, Vrischika 11:44, Dhanu 14:32, Makara 16:30, Kumbha 17:37, Mina 18:22

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Punarvasu — strength of spirit (bravery, resilience); Monday — clear, bright complexion.

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

Krishna-navami 06:08–12:15: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = 0

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

+1 Auspicious nakshatra all day+1 Yoga Variyana 06:08–13:53+1 Auspicious weekday0 Chaturmasya0 Pitru Paksha0 Yoga Parigha 13:53–02:08 (21.09)−1 Anandadi: Dhumra all day−2 Rikta tithi 06:08–12:15

Panchanga at sunrise 06:08

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Bhadra on earth, Krakacha Yoga Pitru Paksha: weddings, major purchases and new undertakings are traditionally postponed.
Month	Bhadrapada (amanta) · Ashwina (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Dundubhi (No. 56) · Shaka 1724 · Vikram 1859 more
Period	Pitru Paksha · Chaturmasya; shraddha for those who departed on tithi Krishna-ekadashi

At sunrise 06:10

Tithi	10Krishna-dashami (Purna, Dharma) · until 14:12 more
Nakshatra	Punarvasu, pada 4 (movable, Aditi, Jupiter) · until 07:38 more
Yoga	Parigha (“bolt, barrier”, inauspicious) · until 14:23 more
Karana	Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 14:12 more
Vara	Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Kanya (Virgo), Moon: Karka (Cancer)

Changes during the day

from 07:38	nakshatra Pushya
from 14:12	tithi Krishna-ekadashi
from 14:12	karana Bava
from 14:23	yoga Shiva
from 03:20 (22.09)	karana Balava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	05:33
Sunrise	06:10
Noon	12:22
Sunset	18:33
End of twilight	19:10
Moonrise	none
Moonset	17:20
Day length	12 h 22 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 07:38	from 14:12

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 (06:10–07:38) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Pushya (07:38–18:33) is good for sowing.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 06:10–14:12: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

Pitru Paksha — shraddha for those who departed on tithi Krishna-ekadashi
Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Krakacha Yoga 06:10–14:12 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 14:12–06:12 (22.09)

Anandadi: Sthira 06:10–07:38 Anandadi: Vardhamana 07:38–06:12 (22.09)

Bhadra on earth: 01:10–14:12; Bhadra Puchha 03:10–04:28; Bhadra Mukha 04:28–06:38
Gandanta (tithi): 13:46–14:38

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:38–05:24
Abhijit Muhurta	11:57–12:47
Vijaya Muhurta	14:26–15:15
Godhuli	18:33–18:57
Pradosha	18:33–20:53
Nishitha	00:00–00:46 (22.09)
Amrita Kalam	05:00–06:45, 03:18–05:05 (22.09)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	15:28–17:00
Yamaganda	09:16–10:49
Gulika Kalam	12:22–13:55
Dur Muhurta	08:39–09:28, 23:13–00:00 (22.09)
Varjyam	16:34–18:21

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 16:26–17:33, 18:18–18:33

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 16:26–17:33, 18:18–18:33
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 16:26–17:33, 18:18–18:33
Bathing, washing hair	average 06:10–14:28, 16:26–17:33, 18:18–18:33

Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Punarvasu until 07:38, Pushya from 07:38; tithi Krishna-dashami until 14:12, Krishna-ekadashi from 14:12; lagna Kanya 06:10, Tula 08:39, Vrischika 11:40, Dhanu 14:28, Makara 16:26, Kumbha 17:33, Mina 18:18

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Punarvasu (until 07:38) — strength of spirit (bravery, resilience); Pushya (from 07:38) — increase in wealth; Tuesday — harm to longevity.

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

Bhadra on earth 06:10–14:12: no shaving or haircuts during Vishti Karana (according to the Muhurta Chintamani, Bhadra does harm when it is on earth; in heaven and in the netherworld its influence on earth is weak).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −5

Avoid starting important matters: Bhadra on earth

+2 Pushya 07:38–06:12 (22.09)+1 Anandadi: Vardhamana 07:38–06:12 (22.09)0 Yoga Shiva 14:23–06:12 (22.09)0 Chaturmasya0 Pitru Paksha−1 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 14:12–06:12 (22.09)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−3 Krakacha Yoga 06:10–14:12−3 Bhadra on earth 06:10–14:12

Panchanga at sunrise 06:10

Summary	Favourable day — Pushya, Anandadi: Matanga; auspicious time — until 10:26 Pitru Paksha: weddings, major purchases and new undertakings are traditionally postponed.
Month	Bhadrapada (amanta) · Ashwina (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Dundubhi (No. 56) · Shaka 1724 · Vikram 1859 more
Period	Pitru Paksha · Chaturmasya; shraddha for those who departed on tithi Krishna-ekadashi
Festivals	Indira Ekadashi

At sunrise 06:12

Tithi	11Krishna-ekadashi (Nanda, Rudra) · until 16:34 more
Nakshatra	Pushya, pada 4 (light, Brhaspati, Saturn) · until 10:26 more
Yoga	Shiva (“auspicious, benevolent”, auspicious) · until 15:14 more
Karana	Balava (movable) · until 16:34 more
Vara	Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Kanya (Virgo), Moon: Karka (Cancer)

Changes during the day

from 10:26	nakshatra Ashlesha
from 15:14	yoga Siddha
from 16:34	tithi Krishna-dvadashi
from 16:34	karana Kaulava
from 05:51 (23.09)	karana Taitila

Sun and Moon

Dawn	05:35
Sunrise	06:12
Noon	12:22
Sunset	18:31
End of twilight	19:08
Moonrise	00:21
Moonset	17:33
Day length	12 h 18 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 10:26	from 16:34

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Pushya (06:12–10:26) is good for sowing.

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Festivals and periods

Indira Ekadashi · Vishnu

The Ekadashi of Pitru Paksha (dark half of Bhadrapada). The fast is dedicated to the ancestors: its merit is offered to the departed, and shraddha is performed.

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 14:12 (21.09)–16:34
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Parana (breaking the fast): 06:14–08:41 (23.09)

Pitru Paksha — shraddha for those who departed on tithi Krishna-ekadashi
Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 16:34–06:14 (23.09)

Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 16:34–06:14 (23.09)

Anandadi: Matanga 06:12–10:26 Anandadi: Rakshasa 10:26–06:14 (23.09)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:39–05:26
Abhijit Muhurta	none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday
Vijaya Muhurta	14:25–15:14
Godhuli	18:31–18:54
Pradosha	18:31–20:51
Nishitha	23:59–00:46 (23.09)
Amrita Kalam	none on this day

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	12:21–13:54
Yamaganda	07:45–09:17
Gulika Kalam	10:49–12:21
Dur Muhurta	11:57–12:46
Varjyam	00:53–02:41 (23.09)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 06:12–10:26

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	good 06:12–10:26
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	good 06:12–10:26
Bathing, washing hair	good 06:12–10:26

Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Pushya until 10:26, Ashlesha from 10:26; tithi Krishna-ekadashi until 16:34, Krishna-dvadashi from 16:34; lagna Kanya 06:12, Tula 08:35, Vrischika 11:36, Dhanu 14:24, Makara 16:22, Kumbha 17:29, Mina 18:14

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Pushya (until 10:26) — increase in wealth; Ashlesha (from 10:26) — physical affliction (suffering); Wednesday — favour of the authorities.

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

Favourable day · score S = +4

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

Auspicious time ends by 10:26

+2 Pushya 06:12–10:26+1 Anandadi: Matanga 06:12–10:26+1 Yoga Shiva 06:12–15:14+1 Auspicious weekday0 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 16:34–06:14 (23.09)0 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 16:34–06:14 (23.09) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Chaturmasya0 Pitru Paksha−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 10:26–06:14 (23.09)−1 Anandadi: Rakshasa 10:26–06:14 (23.09)

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

Panchanga at sunrise 06:12

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra), Fierce or sharp nakshatra Pitru Paksha: weddings, major purchases and new undertakings are traditionally postponed.
Month	Bhadrapada (amanta) · Ashwina (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Dundubhi (No. 56) · Shaka 1724 · Vikram 1859 more
Period	Pitru Paksha · Chaturmasya; shraddha for those who departed on tithi Krishna-dvadashi

At sunrise 06:14

Tithi	12Krishna-dvadashi (Bhadra, Sun (Ravi)) · until 19:10 more
Nakshatra	Ashlesha, pada 3 (sharp, Naga - the lord of snakes (Sharpa), Mercury) · until 13:31 more Gandamula
Yoga	Siddha (“perfected, accomplished”, auspicious) · until 16:15 more
Karana	Taitila (movable) · until 19:10 more
Vara	Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Kanya (Virgo), Moon: Karka (Cancer)

Changes during the day

from 13:31	nakshatra Magha
from 16:15	yoga Sadhya
from 19:10	tithi Krishna-trayodashi
from 19:10	karana Gara

Sun and Moon

Dawn	05:37
Sunrise	06:14
Noon	12:22
Sunset	18:28
End of twilight	19:05
Moonrise	01:42
Moonset	17:41
Day length	12 h 13 min

Sky

Autumnal equinox	22:01

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 13:31

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Magha (13:31–18:28) is good for sowing, for root crops.

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Festivals and periods

Pitru Paksha — shraddha for those who departed on tithi Krishna-dvadashi
Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 06:14–13:31

Anandadi: Amrita 06:14–13:31 Anandadi: Musala 13:31–06:16 (24.09)

Gandanta (nakshatra): 06:44–20:18
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Ashlesha

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:40–05:27
Abhijit Muhurta	11:57–12:46
Vijaya Muhurta	14:23–15:12
Godhuli	18:28–18:52
Pradosha	18:28–20:50
Nishitha	23:59–00:46 (24.09)
Amrita Kalam	11:43–13:31

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	13:53–15:25
Yamaganda	06:14–07:46
Gulika Kalam	09:18–10:49
Dur Muhurta	10:19–11:08, 15:12–16:01
Varjyam	03:06–04:55 (24.09)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 06:14–11:32, 16:18–17:25, 18:10–18:28

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 06:14–11:32, 16:18–17:25, 18:10–18:28
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 06:14–11:32, 16:18–17:25, 18:10–18:28
Bathing, washing hair	average 06:14–14:20, 16:18–17:25, 18:10–18:28

Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Ashlesha until 13:31, Magha from 13:31; tithi Krishna-dvadashi; lagna Kanya 06:14, Tula 08:31, Vrischika 11:32, Dhanu 14:20, Makara 16:18, Kumbha 17:25, Mina 18:10

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Ashlesha (until 13:31) — physical affliction (suffering); Magha (from 13:31) — loss of property; Thursday — success.

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).

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Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = +1

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

+2 Yoga Siddha 06:14–16:15+1 Anandadi: Amrita 06:14–13:31+1 Auspicious weekday0 Chaturmasya0 Pitru Paksha0 Anandadi: Musala 13:31–06:16 (24.09)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 06:14–13:31−2 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 06:14–13:31

Panchanga at sunrise 06:14

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Yoga Sadhya, Auspicious weekday; cons: Anandadi: Kana, Fierce or sharp nakshatra Pitru Paksha: weddings, major purchases and new undertakings are traditionally postponed.
Month	Bhadrapada (amanta) · Ashwina (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Dundubhi (No. 56) · Shaka 1724 · Vikram 1859 more
Period	Pitru Paksha · Chaturmasya; shraddha for those who departed on tithi Krishna-trayodashi
Festivals	Pradosha Vrat · Masik Shivaratri

At sunrise 06:16

Tithi	13Krishna-trayodashi (Jaya, God of Love) · until 21:51 more
Nakshatra	Magha, pada 3 (fierce, Pitris or Pitars - ancestors of the clan, forefathers, Ketu) · until 16:41 more Gandamula
Yoga	Sadhya (“attainable, amenable”, auspicious) · until 17:20 more
Karana	Gara (movable) · until 08:31 more
Vara	Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Kanya (Virgo), Moon: Simha (Leo)

Changes during the day

from 08:31	karana Vanija
from 16:41	nakshatra Purva-Phalguni
from 17:20	yoga Shubha
from 21:51	tithi Krishna-chaturdashi
from 21:51	karana Vishti

Sun and Moon

Dawn	05:39
Sunrise	06:16
Noon	12:21
Sunset	18:25
End of twilight	19:02
Moonrise	03:01
Moonset	17:48
Day length	12 h 09 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 16:41

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Magha (06:16–16:41) is good for sowing, for root crops.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Phalguni (16:41–18:25) is good for root crops.

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Festivals and periods

Pradosha Vrat · Shiva

Rule: pradosha vyapini: 3 muhurtas after sunset, 18:25–20:48
the tithi covers the decisive time on both days — the day with greater coverage is chosen

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, 23:58–00:46 (25.09)
the tithi covers the decisive time on both days — the day with greater coverage is chosen

Pitru Paksha — shraddha for those who departed on tithi Krishna-trayodashi
Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 16:41–06:18 (25.09)

Anandadi: Siddhi 16:41–06:18 (25.09) Anandadi: Kana 06:16–16:41

Bhadra on earth: 21:51–11:09 (25.09); Bhadra Mukha 21:51–00:04 (25.09); Bhadra Puchha 09:49–11:08 (25.09)
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Magha

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:42–05:29
Abhijit Muhurta	11:56–12:45
Vijaya Muhurta	14:22–15:11
Godhuli	18:25–18:49
Pradosha	18:25–20:48
Nishitha	23:58–00:46 (25.09)
Amrita Kalam	13:58–15:47

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	10:50–12:21
Yamaganda	15:23–16:54
Gulika Kalam	07:47–09:19
Dur Muhurta	08:42–09:31, 12:45–13:34
Varjyam	01:43–03:32 (25.09)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 06:16–11:28, 16:14–17:22, 18:06–18:25

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 06:16–11:28, 16:14–17:22, 18:06–18:25
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 06:16–11:28, 16:14–17:22, 18:06–18:25
Bathing, washing hair	average 06:16–14:16, 16:14–17:22, 18:06–18:25

Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Magha until 16:41, Purva-Phalguni from 16:41; tithi Krishna-trayodashi; lagna Kanya 06:16, Tula 08:27, Vrischika 11:28, Dhanu 14:16, Makara 16:14, Kumbha 17:22, Mina 18:06

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Magha (until 16:41) — loss of property; Purva-Phalguni (from 16:41) — ill health; Friday — universal respect.

Cautions:

The Muhurta Chintamani warns: whoever shaves in Magha nakshatra 4 times a year puts their life in danger — frequent haircuts in this nakshatra are best avoided.
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 Sadhya 06:16–17:20+1 Auspicious weekday0 Anandadi: Siddhi 16:41–06:18 (25.09)0 Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 16:41–06:18 (25.09)0 Chaturmasya0 Pitru Paksha−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 06:16–16:41−3 Anandadi: Kana 06:16–16:41

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

Panchanga at sunrise 06:16

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Krishna Chaturdashi, Bhadra on earth Pitru Paksha: weddings, major purchases and new undertakings are traditionally postponed.
Month	Bhadrapada (amanta) · Ashwina (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Dundubhi (No. 56) · Shaka 1724 · Vikram 1859 more
Period	Pitru Paksha · Chaturmasya; shraddha for those who departed on tithi Krishna-chaturdashi
Festivals	Ghata Chaturdashi (Shastrahata Shraddha)

At sunrise 06:18

Tithi	14Krishna-chaturdashi (Rikta, Kali) · until 00:26 (26.09) more
Nakshatra	Purva-Phalguni, pada 3 (fierce, Bhaga (Share, Distributor) - god of wealth and family, Venus) · until 19:47 more
Yoga	Shubha (“goodness, happiness”, auspicious) · until 18:21 more
Karana	Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 11:09 more
Vara	Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Kanya (Virgo), Moon: Simha (Leo)

Changes during the day

from 11:09	karana Shakuni
from 18:21	yoga Shukla
from 19:47	nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni
from 00:26 (26.09)	tithi Amavasya
from 00:26 (26.09)	karana Chatushpada

Sun and Moon

Dawn	05:41
Sunrise	06:18
Noon	12:21
Sunset	18:23
End of twilight	18:59
Moonrise	04:17
Moonset	17:53
Day length	12 h 04 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Phalguni (06:18–18:23) is good for root crops.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 06:18–11:09: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Shakuni 11:09–18:23: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it (it is suitable for sowing).
Krishna-chaturdashi 06:18–18:23: according to the Kalaprakashika, ploughing on Chaturdashi puts the owner’s life in danger.

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Festivals and periods

Ghata Chaturdashi (Shastrahata Shraddha) · Pitris (ancestors)

Shraddha for those who died a violent death — by weapons or in an accident; it is performed on the fourteenth day of Pitru Paksha.

Rule: aparahna vyapini: the 4th fifth of the daytime, 13:33–15:58
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Pitru Paksha — shraddha for those who departed on tithi Krishna-chaturdashi
Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:18–00:26 (26.09)

Anandadi: Lumbaka 06:18–19:47 Anandadi: Utpata 19:47–06:20 (26.09)

Bhadra on earth: 21:51 (24.09)–11:09; Bhadra Mukha 21:51 (24.09)–00:04; Bhadra Puchha 09:49–11:08

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:43–05:31
Abhijit Muhurta	11:56–12:45
Vijaya Muhurta	14:21–15:10
Godhuli	18:23–18:47
Pradosha	18:23–20:46
Nishitha	23:58–00:45 (26.09)
Amrita Kalam	12:34–14:22

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	09:19–10:50
Yamaganda	13:51–15:22
Gulika Kalam	06:18–07:49
Dur Muhurta	06:18–07:07, 07:07–07:55
Varjyam	03:52–05:40 (26.09)

Haircut and shaving

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

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

Cutting hair, shaving	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Bathing, washing hair	bad throughout the daytime

Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Purva-Phalguni; tithi Krishna-chaturdashi; lagna Kanya 06:18, Tula 08:23, Vrischika 11:25, Dhanu 14:12, Makara 16:10, Kumbha 17:18, Mina 18:02

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Purva-Phalguni — ill health; Saturday — decline of physical strength.

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

Krishna-chaturdashi 06:18–18:23: a Rikta and Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Bhadra on earth 06:18–11:09: no shaving or haircuts during Vishti Karana (according to the Muhurta Chintamani, Bhadra does harm when it is on earth; in heaven and in the netherworld its influence on earth is weak).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −3

Avoid starting important matters: Krishna Chaturdashi

+2 Yoga Shubha 06:18–18:21+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:18–00:26 (26.09)0 Chaturmasya0 Pitru Paksha−1 Anandadi: Lumbaka 06:18–19:47−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 06:18–19:47−1 Bhadra on earth 06:18–11:09−3 Krishna Chaturdashi 06:18–00:26 (26.09)

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

Panchanga at sunrise 06:18

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Amavasya Pitru Paksha: weddings, major purchases and new undertakings are traditionally postponed.
Month	Bhadrapada (amanta) · Ashwina (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Dundubhi (No. 56) · Shaka 1724 · Vikram 1859 more
Period	Pitru Paksha · Chaturmasya; shraddha for those who departed on tithi Amavasya
Festivals	Mahalaya, Sarva Pitru Amavasya · Bhadrapada Amavasya

At sunrise 06:20

Tithi	30Amavasya (Purna, Pitris (ancestors)) · until 02:48 (27.09) more
Nakshatra	Uttara-Phalguni, pada 2 (fixed, Aryaman (Lord of Hospitality), Sun) · until 22:43 more
Yoga	Shukla (“bright, pure”, auspicious) · until 19:15 more
Karana	Chatushpada (fixed, inauspicious) · until 13:39 more
Vara	Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Kanya (Virgo), Moon: Kanya (Virgo)

Changes during the day

from 13:39	karana Naga
from 19:15	yoga Brahma
from 22:43	nakshatra Hasta
from 02:48 (27.09)	tithi Shukla-pratipat
from 02:48 (27.09)	karana Kimstughna

Sun and Moon

Dawn	05:43
Sunrise	06:20
Noon	12:21
Sunset	18:20
End of twilight	18:57
Moonrise	05:32
Moonset	17:57
Day length	11 h 59 min

Gardener’s calendar

tasks at sunrise: good — 0, average — 5, 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-Phalguni (06:20–18:20) is good for sowing.
Chatushpada 06:20–13:39: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Naga 13:39–18:20: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

Mahalaya, Sarva Pitru Amavasya · Pitris (ancestors)

The main day of Pitru Paksha: shraddha for all ancestors, including those whose date of death is unknown. Navaratri begins the next day; in Bengal Mahalaya is the invocation of Durga to earth.

Rule: aparahna vyapini: the 4th fifth of the daytime, 13:32–15:56
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Bhadrapada Amavasya · Pitris (ancestors)

The new moon of Bhadrapada — Mahalaya, Sarva Pitru Amavasya: the end of Pitru Paksha, shraddha for all ancestors.

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 00:26–02:48 (27.09)
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Pitru Paksha — shraddha for those who departed on tithi Amavasya
Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day Amrita Siddhi Yoga 22:43–06:22 (27.09)

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 02:48–06:22 (27.09)

Anandadi: Mitra 06:20–22:43 Anandadi: Manasa 22:43–06:22 (27.09)

Gandanta (tithi): 02:22–03:14 (27.09)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:45–05:32
Abhijit Muhurta	11:56–12:44
Vijaya Muhurta	14:20–15:08
Godhuli	18:20–18:44
Pradosha	18:20–20:44
Nishitha	23:57–00:45 (27.09)
Amrita Kalam	14:38–16:26

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	16:50–18:20
Yamaganda	12:20–13:50
Gulika Kalam	15:20–16:50
Dur Muhurta	16:44–17:32
Varjyam	none on this day

Haircut and shaving

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

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

Cutting hair, shaving	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Bathing, washing hair	average 06:20–14:08, 16:06–17:14, 17:59–18:20

Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni; tithi Amavasya; lagna Kanya 06:20, Tula 08:19, Vrischika 11:21, Dhanu 14:08, Makara 16:06, Kumbha 17:14, Mina 17:59

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Uttara-Phalguni — destruction of all diseases; Sunday — physical well-being.

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

Amavasya 06:20–18:20: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = +3

Avoid starting important matters: Amavasya

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day+1 Anandadi: Mitra 06:20–22:43+1 Auspicious nakshatra 06:20–22:43+1 Yoga Shukla 06:20–19:150 Chaturmasya0 Pitru Paksha−3 Amavasya 06:20–02:48 (27.09)

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

Panchanga at sunrise 06:20

Summary	Favourable day — Yoga Brahma, Auspicious nakshatra
Month	Ashwina (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Dundubhi (No. 56) · Shaka 1724 · Vikram 1859 more
Period	Sharad Navaratri (autumn), day 1 · Chaturmasya
Festivals	Sharad Navaratri: Ghatasthapana

At sunrise 06:22

Tithi	1Shukla-pratipat (Nanda, Brahma) · until 04:52 (28.09) more
Nakshatra	Hasta, pada 2 (light, Savitar (Animating, Awakening), Moon) · until 01:21 (28.09) more
Yoga	Brahma (“Brahma, sacred knowledge”, auspicious) · until 19:55 more
Karana	Kimstughna (fixed) · until 15:52 more
Vara	Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Kanya (Virgo), Moon: Kanya (Virgo)

Changes during the day

from 15:52	karana Bava
from 19:55	yoga Indra
from 01:21 (28.09)	nakshatra Chitra
from 04:52 (28.09)	tithi Shukla-dvitya
from 04:52 (28.09)	karana Balava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	05:45
Sunrise	06:22
Noon	12:20
Sunset	18:17
End of twilight	18:54
Moonrise	06:48
Moonset	18:02
Day length	11 h 55 min

Sky

New moon (Amavasya)	02:48

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise

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 (06:22–18:17) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Kimstughna 06:22–15:52: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

Sharad Navaratri: Ghatasthapana · Durga

The start of the autumn (Sharad) Navaratri — the principal one of the year. The kalasha is installed in the morning, in the first third of the day, while Pratipada lasts (if that is not possible — at Abhijit Muhurta); for nine nights the nine forms of Durga are worshipped.

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 02:48–04:52 (28.09)
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Ghatasthapana: 06:22–10:21
Abhijit Muhurta (fallback time): 11:56–12:44

Navaratri, day 1: Shailaputri · Durga

Navaratri day. Shailaputri — “daughter of the Mountain”, Parvati as the daughter of Himavat, riding a bull; grants steadfastness.

Sharad Navaratri (autumn), day 1
Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 01:21–06:24 (28.09) Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:52–06:24 (28.09) Visha Yoga (weekday, tithi and nakshatra) 04:52–06:24 (28.09)

Anandadi: Vajra 06:22–01:21 (28.09) Anandadi: Mudgara 01:21–06:24 (28.09)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:46–05:34
Abhijit Muhurta	11:56–12:44
Vijaya Muhurta	14:19–15:07
Godhuli	18:17–18:42
Pradosha	18:17–20:43
Nishitha	23:57–00:45 (28.09)
Amrita Kalam	18:42–20:28

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	07:52–09:21
Yamaganda	10:50–12:20
Gulika Kalam	13:49–15:19
Dur Muhurta	12:44–13:31, 15:07–15:54
Varjyam	08:02–09:49

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average throughout the daytime

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

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

Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Hasta; tithi Shukla-pratipat; lagna Kanya 06:22, Tula 08:15, Vrischika 11:17, Dhanu 14:04, Makara 16:02, Kumbha 17:10, Mina 17:55

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Hasta — imparting radiance (to the person); Monday — clear, bright complexion.

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Favourable day · score S = +3

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

+2 Yoga Brahma 06:22–19:55+1 Auspicious nakshatra 06:22–01:21 (28.09)+1 Auspicious weekday0 Chaturmasya−1 Anandadi: Vajra 06:22–01:21 (28.09)

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

Panchanga at sunrise 06:22

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Yoga Indra, Auspicious nakshatra; cons: Tryahasparsha, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
Month	Ashwina (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Dundubhi (No. 56) · Shaka 1724 · Vikram 1859 more
Period	Sharad Navaratri (autumn), day 2 · Chaturmasya

At sunrise 06:24

Tithi	2Shukla-dvitya (Bhadra, Vidhatr) · until 06:33 (29.09) more the tithi will also last until tomorrow’s sunrise (tryahasparsha)
Nakshatra	Chitra, pada 1 (soft, Tvashtri (Heavenly Architect) or Vishwakarma (Vastu God), Mars) · until 03:39 (29.09) more
Yoga	Indra (“Indra, lord”, auspicious) · until 20:19 more
Karana	Balava (movable) · until 17:45 more
Vara	Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Kanya (Virgo), Moon: Kanya (Virgo)

Changes during the day

from 17:45	karana Kaulava
from 20:19	yoga Vaidhriti
from 03:39 (29.09)	nakshatra Swati

Sun and Moon

Dawn	05:47
Sunrise	06:24
Noon	12:20
Sunset	18:15
End of twilight	18:52
Moonrise	08:05
Moonset	18:08
Day length	11 h 50 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Chitra (06:24–18:15) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

more — lunar calendar for gardeners

Festivals and periods

Navaratri, day 2: Brahmacharini · Durga

Navaratri day. Brahmacharini — the goddess of austerity with a rosary and a water pot; grants patience and strength in keeping vows.

Sharad Navaratri (autumn), day 2
Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Dwipushkar Yoga 06:24–03:39 (29.09)

Anandadi: Dhwaja 03:39–06:26 (29.09) Anandadi: Dhwanksha 06:24–03:39 (29.09)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:47–05:36
Abhijit Muhurta	11:56–12:43
Vijaya Muhurta	14:18–15:05
Godhuli	18:15–18:39
Pradosha	18:15–20:41
Nishitha	23:56–00:45 (29.09)
Amrita Kalam	20:38–22:23

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	15:17–16:46
Yamaganda	09:22–10:51
Gulika Kalam	12:19–13:48
Dur Muhurta	08:46–09:34, 23:07–23:56
Varjyam	10:07–11:52

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 throughout the daytime
Cutting toenails	average 06:24–11:13, 15:58–17:06, 17:51–18:15
Bathing, washing hair	average throughout the daytime

Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Chitra; tithi Shukla-dvitya; lagna Kanya 06:24, Tula 08:11, Vrischika 11:13, Dhanu 14:00, Makara 15:58, Kumbha 17:06, Mina 17:51

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Chitra — improvement of well-being; Tuesday — harm to longevity.

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = 0

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

+2 Yoga Indra 06:24–20:19+1 Auspicious nakshatra 06:24–03:39 (29.09)+1 Auspicious tithi all day0 Chaturmasya0 Dwipushkar Yoga 06:24–03:39 (29.09)−1 Anandadi: Dhwanksha 06:24–03:39 (29.09)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−2 Tryahasparsha

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

Panchanga at sunrise 06:24

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Vaidhriti, Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi)
Month	Ashwina (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Dundubhi (No. 56) · Shaka 1724 · Vikram 1859 more
Period	Sharad Navaratri (autumn), day 3 · Chaturmasya
Festivals	Chandra Darshan

At sunrise 06:26

Tithi	2Shukla-dvitya (Bhadra, Vidhatr) · until 06:33 more vriddhi: the same tithi also prevailed at yesterday’s sunrise
Nakshatra	Swati, pada 1 (movable, Waiu (Wind), Rahu) · until 05:32 (30.09) more
Yoga	Vaidhriti (“without support, discord”, inauspicious) · until 20:25 more
Karana	Kaulava (movable) · until 06:33 more
Vara	Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Kanya (Virgo), Moon: Tula (Libra)

Changes during the day

from 06:33	tithi Shukla-tritya
from 06:33	karana Taitila
from 19:15	karana Gara
from 20:25	yoga Vishkambha
from 05:32 (30.09)	nakshatra Vishakha

Sun and Moon

Dawn	05:49
Sunrise	06:26
Noon	12:20
Sunset	18:12
End of twilight	18:49
Moonrise	09:25
Moonset	18:15
Day length	11 h 46 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 06:33

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Swati (06:26–18:12) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

more — lunar calendar for gardeners

Festivals and periods

Navaratri, day 3: Brahmacharini · Durga

Navaratri day. Brahmacharini — the goddess of austerity with a rosary and a water pot; grants patience and strength in keeping vows.

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, 18:12–18:15
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: 18:12–18:15

Sharad Navaratri (autumn), day 3
Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:26–06:33 Ravi Yoga 05:32–06:28 (30.09)

Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:33–06:28 (30.09) Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:33–06:28 (30.09)

Anandadi: Prajapati 05:32–06:28 (30.09) Anandadi: Dhumra 06:26–05:32 (30.09)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:49–05:37
Abhijit Muhurta	none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday
Vijaya Muhurta	14:17–15:04
Godhuli	18:12–18:37
Pradosha	18:12–20:39
Nishitha	23:56–00:45 (30.09)
Amrita Kalam	20:02–21:46

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	12:19–13:47
Yamaganda	07:54–09:23
Gulika Kalam	10:51–12:19
Dur Muhurta	11:56–12:43
Varjyam	09:41–11:25

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 06:26–13:56, 15:54–17:02, 17:47–18:12

Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Swati; tithi Shukla-dvitya until 06:33, Shukla-tritya from 06:33; lagna Kanya 06:26, Tula 08:07, Vrischika 11:09, Dhanu 13:56, Makara 15:54, Kumbha 17:02, Mina 17:47

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Swati — relief from all suffering; Wednesday — favour of the authorities.

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

Vaidhriti 06:26–18:12: auspicious undertakings, including haircuts, are avoided during this yoga (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −5

Avoid starting important matters: Vaidhriti

+1 Auspicious nakshatra 06:26–05:32 (30.09)+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 06:26–06:330 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:26–06:330 Chaturmasya−1 Anandadi: Dhumra 06:26–05:32 (30.09)−2 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:33–06:28 (30.09)−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:33–06:28 (30.09)−3 Vaidhriti 06:26–20:25

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

Panchanga at sunrise 06:26

Summary	Favourable day — Ravi Yoga, Anandadi: Vardhamana; auspicious time — until 07:50
Month	Ashwina (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Dundubhi (No. 56) · Shaka 1724 · Vikram 1859 more
Period	Sharad Navaratri (autumn), day 4 · Chaturmasya
Festivals	Vinayaka Chaturthi

At sunrise 06:28

Tithi	3Shukla-tritya (Jaya, Vishnu) · until 07:50 more
Nakshatra	Vishakha, pada 1 (mixed, Indra and Agni, Jupiter) · until 06:59 (01.10) more
Yoga	Vishkambha (“prop, bolt”, inauspicious) · until 20:10 more
Karana	Gara (movable) · until 07:50 more
Vara	Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Kanya (Virgo), Moon: Tula (Libra)

Changes during the day

from 07:50	tithi Shukla-chaturti
from 07:50	karana Vanija
from 20:10	yoga Priti
from 20:18	karana Vishti

Sun and Moon

Dawn	05:51
Sunrise	06:28
Noon	12:19
Sunset	18:10
End of twilight	18:46
Moonrise	10:49
Moonset	18:26
Day length	11 h 41 min

Gardener’s calendar

tasks at sunrise: good — 7, average — 5, bad — 1

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

task	at sunrise	from 07:50

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Vishakha (06:28–18:10) is good for sowing, for root crops.

more — lunar calendar for gardeners

Festivals and periods

Navaratri, day 4: Chandraghanta · Durga

Navaratri day. Chandraghanta — with a bell-shaped crescent moon on her forehead; grants courage and protection.

Vinayaka Chaturthi · Ganesha

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

Rule: madhyahna vyapini: midday (the 3rd fifth of the daytime), 11:09–13:29
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Sharad Navaratri (autumn), day 4
Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga all day

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:50–06:30 (01.10)

Anandadi: Vardhamana all day

Bhadra in the netherworld: 20:18–00:40 (01.10); Bhadra Mukha 20:14–22:18
Bhadra in heaven: 00:40–08:38 (01.10); Bhadra Puchha 07:24–08:38 (01.10)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:50–05:39
Abhijit Muhurta	11:55–12:42
Vijaya Muhurta	14:16–15:03
Godhuli	18:10–18:34
Pradosha	18:10–20:38
Nishitha	23:55–00:44 (01.10)
Amrita Kalam	21:39–23:21

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	13:47–15:14
Yamaganda	06:28–07:56
Gulika Kalam	09:23–10:51
Dur Muhurta	10:22–11:09, 15:03–15:49
Varjyam	11:28–13:10

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 06:28–07:50

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 06:28–07:50
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 06:28–07:50
Bathing, washing hair	average 06:28–13:52, 15:50–16:58, 17:43–18:10

Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Vishakha; tithi Shukla-tritya until 07:50, Shukla-chaturti from 07:50; lagna Kanya 06:28, Tula 08:03, Vrischika 11:05, Dhanu 13:52, Makara 15:50, Kumbha 16:58, Mina 17:43

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Vishakha — loss of money; Thursday — success.

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

Shukla-chaturti 07:50–18:10: 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 ends by 07:50

+2 Ravi Yoga all day+1 Anandadi: Vardhamana all day+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 06:28–07:500 Chaturmasya0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:50–06:30 (01.10) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−2 Rikta tithi 07:50–06:30 (01.10)

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

Panchanga at sunrise 06:28

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

Bhadrapada (Vedic name Nabhasya) — The month of Ganesha: Ganesha Chaturthi, Ananta Chaturdashi; the dark half is Pitru Paksha, the time of ancestor rites.
Patron: Hrishikesha; Aditya — Vivasvan. Full moon in nakshatra Purva or Uttara Bhadrapada. Ritu: Varsha.

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

Dundubhi (No. 56 of 60, “kettledrums”) — A year of kettledrums: rich harvests, festivities and good repute.
Northern samvatsara: Angirasa (No. 6)
Shaka Samvat 1724 · Vikram Samvat 1859 · Kali Yuga 4903
Next year — Rudhirodgari, from the new moon before Ugadi (the start of Chaitra) 23.03.1803
In South India (Shaka Samvat, lunar reckoning) the years of the 60-year cycle follow one another without a break, and the name of the year changes at Ugadi — at the start of Chaitra, on the first tithi of the bright half.

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

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

Shukla (24) — “bright, pure”
Auspicious: pure and noble deeds, religious rites, study.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Shukla-panchami
do not fell trees, any undertakings

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Wednesday
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Chitra
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

Shukla-chaturti
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-panchami
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

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

Kanya
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut

Tula
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut

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

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

Makara
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Bava (movable)
Deity: Indra
Auspicious: good for any benevolent and lasting work, building up health and strength, undertakings meant to grow.
A karana is half a tithi; there are 60 of them in a lunar month.

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

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

nakshatra 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

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi)
An auspicious combination of weekday and tithi group: Fri — Nanda (1, 6, 11), Wed — Bhadra (2, 7, 12), Tue — Jaya (3, 8, 13), Sat — Rikta (4, 9, 14), Thu — Purna (5, 10, 15). Brings success; if the same pair also forms an inauspicious yoga, Siddha prevails.

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

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

Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi)
“Burnt” tithi of the weekday: Sun — 12, Mon — 11, Tue — 5, Wed — 3, Thu — 6, Fri — 8, Sat — 9. Whatever is begun bears no fruit.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Thursday
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Swati
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

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

Indra (26) — “Indra, lord”
Especially auspicious: power and administration, taking office, dealings with influential patrons.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

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

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

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

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

Shukla-shashti
plowing the ground

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

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga
The yoga of “accomplishing all aims”: an auspicious combination of weekday and nakshatra (each day has its own 3–7 nakshatras). Good for any new undertaking; exceptions: Thu + Pushya is not used for weddings, Tue + Ashwini for housewarmings, Sat + Rohini for travel.

Krakacha Yoga
“Saw”: the tithi number and the weekday number (Sun = 1 … Sat = 7) add up to 13 — Sun and the 12th tithi, Mon and the 11th, Tue and the 10th, Wed and the 9th, Thu and the 8th, Fri and the 7th, Sat and the 6th. One of the worst yogas: auspicious activities are postponed.

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

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

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

How it is calculated: following the South Indian tradition (Tamil Nadu, Kerala), as Drik Panchang does — the daytime from sunrise to sunset (upper limb of the disc, with refraction) is divided into 8 parts, and Rahu Kalam is part 4 (Mon 2, Sat 3, Fri 4, Wed 5, Thu 6, Tue 7, Sun 8).
Another tradition — Kala Vela: the eighth parts of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order starting from the lord of the day, while the eighth part, the last before sunset, is “empty”, without a lord; in this tradition it is given to Rahu — today {y} (on Sundays it coincides with the calculation above).
Yet another tradition — printed panchangas: a nominal day of 6:00–18:00, so Rahu Kalam always falls at the same clock time — today 10:30–12:00; if the nominal 6:00–18:00 day is counted in local mean time — 10:59–12:29 by the clock. Far from India this is a rough approximation.
Using the rising and setting of the centre of the disc without refraction (old Siddhantic panchangas): {x}.
At night Rahu Kalam is usually not reckoned (the translator of the Kalaprakashika, 1917: “it occurs only in the daytime”); a few divide the night into 8 parts as well, but there is no generally accepted order of the night parts. In North India, Choghadiya is more often consulted to choose the hour.

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

How it is calculated: the eighths of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day; Yamaganda (Yamaghantaka) is Jupiter’s portion, today part 7. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 15:00–16:30.

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

How it is calculated: Saturn’s portion among the eighths of the daytime (planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day), today part 2. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 07:30–09:00. According to a note by the translator of the Kalaprakashika, Gulika is not considered inauspicious: it is even good for reaping, gathering grain, trade, medical treatment, repaying debts and a number of other activities; the view that whatever is begun during Gulika will repeat itself is a popular (mainly Tamil) belief.

Friday
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Vishakha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-shashti
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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

Anuradha (17)
Meaning: Following Radha, success
Symbol: Lotus flower, row, furrow or rut
Deity: Mitra (Friend)
Type: soft (mridu, maitra) — For arts and music, friendship and love, new clothes and jewellery, weddings and festivals.
Vimshottari lord: Saturn
Shakti: give worship (whence abundance and honor, worthy relationships and popularity)

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

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

Shani vara — Saturn Day
Lord: Saturn
This is the only day of the week when, according to astrological indications, you can safely postpone most important household and spiritual affairs, which is reflected in a variety of cultures around the world. However, on this day you can carry out monotonous monotonous work, or relax.

Saturday — Day of Saturn
what to do (Tibetan tradition): working in the field, planting flowers and trees, sowing, making a pond and a well; do not plow
plants of the day: slow-growing, long-lived, dense, heavy, sturdy plants

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

Shukla-saptami
soaking seeds is allowed, farming

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

Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi)
“Poisonous” tithi of the weekday: Sun — 4, Mon — 6, Tue — 7, Wed — 2, Thu — 8, Fri — 9, Sat — 7. Unfavourable for new undertakings, medical treatment and transactions.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Saturday
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Anuradha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-saptami
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

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

Jyestha (18)
Meaning: Born before (eldest, chief)
Symbol: Umbrella or earring, amulet, necklace
Deity: Indra (Leader of the Gods)
Type: sharp (tikshna, daruna) — For drastic actions: surgery, severing ties, taming, exorcism, fighting diseases and enemies; unsuitable for other auspicious undertakings (the exception is weddings: Mula is among the nakshatras for marriage).
Vimshottari lord: Mercury
Shakti: rise up and win, draw strength in battle (looking for the limits of fearlessness)

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

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

Ravi vara — Sun Day
Lord: Sun
This day is suitable for generosity, celebrations, holidays, performances and festivals. Meetings with high-ranking people and important government affairs are good to carry out on this day.

Sunday — Day of the Sun
what to do (Tibetan tradition): planting trees, sowing grain crops
plants of the day: laurel, spices, for example hot peppers

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

Shukla-ashtami
tillage and sowing are forbidden

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

Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra)
An additional auspicious combination of weekday and nakshatra, not given in all panchangas: Sun — Mula, Mon — Dhanishtha, Tue — Uttara Bhadrapada, Wed — Krittika, Thu — Punarvasu, Fri — Purva Phalguni, Sat — Swati.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Sunday
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Jyestha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-ashtami
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Monday
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Mula
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-navami
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-dashami (10, waxing Moon)
Group: Purna. Deity: Dharma.
The tenth lunar day is patronized by Dharma, which favors virtuous deeds, religious events, spiritual practices, as well as other pious activities. You can start any important work.

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

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

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

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

Shukla-ekadashi
pruning and weeding

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

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

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

Surya Dagdha tithi
A tithi “burnt” by the Sun in its current sign (the Sun in Dhanu or Mina — the 2nd, in Vrishabha or Kumbha — the 4th, in Mesha or Karka — the 6th, in Mithuna or Kanya — the 8th, in Simha or Vrischika — the 10th, in Tula or Makara — the 12th): unfavourable for new undertakings.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Tuesday
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Purva-Ashadha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-dashami
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-ekadashi
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-ekadashi (11, waxing Moon)
Group: Nanda. Deity: Rudra.
The ruler of the eleventh lunar day is Rudra, which is favorable for fasting and religious (spiritual) activities. Remembering the Supreme Deity will give especially positive results.

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

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

Shukla-dvadashi
neutral

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

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

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

Uttara-Ashadha
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-dvadashi
0 — does not affect the haircut rating

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

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

Atiganda (6) — “great danger”
Inauspicious: portends trouble and hindrances; if necessary, the first 6 ghatis (about 2 h 24 min) are skipped.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

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

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

Shukla-dvadashi
neutral

Shukla-triodashi
no pruning or felling

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

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

Shravana
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-triodashi
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

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

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

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

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

Shukla-triodashi
no pruning or felling

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

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

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

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

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

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

Dhanishtha
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shatabhisha
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-chaturdashi
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Mina
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut

Panchaka
The Moon in Kumbha or Mina (from the middle of Dhanishtha to the end of Revati). During these five nakshatras people do not travel south, gather firewood or grass, lay a roof or build a bed; cremation is performed with a special rite.

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

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

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

Dhriti (8) — “steadfastness, firmness”
Auspicious: lasting and long-term matters, laying foundations and building, vows.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

A period of ritual impurity before an eclipse: from 9 hours before its start for a lunar eclipse and from 12 hours for a solar one. During this time no new work is started and no food is cooked or eaten (with concessions for children, the elderly and the sick), and temples are closed. Sutak is observed only if the eclipse is visible at this location.

Saturday — Day of Saturn
what to do (Tibetan tradition): working in the field, planting flowers and trees, sowing, making a pond and a well; do not plow
plants of the day: slow-growing, long-lived, dense, heavy, sturdy plants

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

Purnima
sowing seeds, any undertakings

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

Pitru Paksha
A fortnight of ancestor rites — from Bhadrapada Purnima to Mahalaya. Each day shraddha is performed for those who departed on the corresponding tithi; weddings, major purchases and new undertakings are avoided at this time.

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

Purva-Bhadra
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Purnima
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Pitru Paksha
The fortnight of ancestor rites (shraddha) before Navaratri: weddings, major purchases and new undertakings are traditionally postponed.

Shula (9) — “spear, sharp pain”
Inauspicious: disputes and pain; the first 5 ghatis (about 2 h) are skipped.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

Eclipse
The day of a visible eclipse and the Sutak before it: no new undertakings are begun, and no cooking or eating is done during Sutak; a time for japa, holy bath and dana.

Bhadra on earth
Vishti Karana with the Moon in Karka, Simha, Kumbha or Mina: Bhadra resides on earth (bhu-loka) and is especially harmful.

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

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

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

Lunar eclipse, partial
The Moon enters the Earth’s shadow (occurs only at full moon). Sutak begins 9 hours (3 praharas) before the eclipse; during it — japa and meditation, afterwards — a holy bath and dana.
Only part of the disc is covered: the Sun’s by the Moon, or the Moon’s by the Earth’s shadow.

The Moon touches the Earth’s penumbra; the dimming is not yet noticeable.

The Moon begins to enter the Earth’s shadow — from this point the eclipse is visible to the naked eye.

The Moon has completely left the Earth’s shadow.

The Moon leaves the penumbra — the eclipse is over.

The luminary is above the horizon throughout the eclipse — all phases are visible.

Sunday — Day of the Sun
what to do (Tibetan tradition): planting trees, sowing grain crops
plants of the day: laurel, spices, for example hot peppers

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

Krishna-pratipat
digging, plowing, planting trees

nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra
Planting and sowing are allowed.

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

Uttara-Bhadra
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-pratipat
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Ganda (10) — “danger, knot”
Inauspicious: difficulties and obstacles; the first 6 ghatis (about 2 h 24 min) are skipped.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

Eclipse nearby
An eclipse on a neighbouring Vedic day (the day before, including the night before this day’s sunrise, or the day after): its influence is weaker, but important undertakings are better postponed.

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

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

Vriddhi (11) — “growth, increase”
Auspicious: investments, trade, savings, starting ventures that are meant to grow.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

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

nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra
Planting and sowing are allowed.

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

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-tritya
any undertakings

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

Revati
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-dvitya
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-tritya
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

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

Dhruva (12) — “fixed, constant (the Pole Star)”
Auspicious: everything lasting — foundations, building, planting, long-term commitments.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

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

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

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

Krishna-tritya
any undertakings

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

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

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

Amrita Siddhi Yoga
A combination of weekday and nakshatra that yields the “nectar of success”: Sun — Hasta, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashwini, Wed — Anuradha, Thu — Pushya, Fri — Revati, Sat — Rohini. One of the strongest auspicious yogas: it brings success to almost any undertaking.

Ashwini
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-chaturti
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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

Bharani (2)
Meaning: Carrier (porter or loader)
Symbol: Yoni (bosom, source)
Deity: Yama (Dharma-raja)
Type: fierce (ugra, krura) — For destructive and dangerous tasks: demolition, work with fire and weapons, disputes; unsuitable for other auspicious undertakings (the exception is weddings: Magha is among the nakshatras for marriage).
Vimshottari lord: Venus
Shakti: take (take away) something

Vyaghata (13) — “crushing blow”
Inauspicious: portends failures and injuries; the first 9 ghatis (about 3 h 36 min) are skipped.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

Krishna-panchami
any undertakings

Jwalamukhi Yoga
“Fire-breathing” yoga: the 1st tithi with Mula, the 5th with Bharani, the 8th with Krittika, the 9th with Rohini, the 10th with Ashlesha. Especially harmful for weddings, housewarmings, sowing and beginning studies.

Bharani
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-panchami
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

Krittika (3)
Meaning: Cutter (chisel) or chopping
Symbol: Sharp tool (axe, razor), flame
Deity: Agni
Type: mixed (mishra, sadharana) — For everyday and routine tasks, work with fire and metal; it is better not to begin important new matters.
Vimshottari lord: Sun
Shakti: burn and ignite others

Harshana (14) — “delighting”
Auspicious: festivals, joyful occasions, rest and recreation.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

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

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

Krishna-panchami
any undertakings

Krishna-shashti
plowing the ground

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

Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra)
An inauspicious combination of tithi and nakshatra (the “empty” nakshatra of a tithi, for example the 6th or 11th tithi with Rohini, the 12th with Ashlesha). Whatever is begun at this time remains without result.

Krittika
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-shashti
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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

Rohini (4)
Meaning: Red (an epithet of the star Aldebaran)
Symbol: Wagon, rarely: temple, banyan, incense, sandalwood
Deity: Prajapati (Brahma - Creator)
Type: fixed (dhruva, sthira) — For what is firm and lasting: laying house foundations, housewarming, planting, weddings, taking office, long-term projects.
Vimshottari lord: Moon
Shakti: give growth (prosperity, fertility)

Krishna-saptami
soaking seeds is allowed, digging the ground

Rohini
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-saptami
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

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

Mrigashirsha (5)
Meaning: Deer head (alt. searching star)
Symbol: Deer head
Deity: Soma (Chandra, Moon)
Type: soft (mridu, maitra) — For arts and music, friendship and love, new clothes and jewellery, weddings and festivals.
Vimshottari lord: Mars
Shakti: give realization (attractiveness, shaping)

Saturday — Day of Saturn
what to do (Tibetan tradition): working in the field, planting flowers and trees, sowing, making a pond and a well; do not plow
plants of the day: slow-growing, long-lived, dense, heavy, sturdy plants

nakshatra 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-saptami
soaking seeds is allowed, digging the ground

Krishna-ashtami
tillage and sowing are forbidden

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.

Mrigashirsha
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-ashtami
0 — does not affect the haircut rating

Vyatipata
The nitya yoga of “calamity” is in force for most of the day: worldly undertakings are postponed, but the day is good for holy baths, dana, japa and ancestor rites.

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

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

Vyatipata (17) — “calamity, downfall”
One of the two most inauspicious yogas: worldly undertakings are not begun in it at all. It is, however, very good for holy baths, dana, japa and ancestor rites.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

Sunday — Day of the Sun
what to do (Tibetan tradition): planting trees, sowing grain crops
plants of the day: laurel, spices, for example hot peppers

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

Krishna-ashtami
tillage and sowing are forbidden

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

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

Ardra
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-navami
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Variyana (18) — “excellent, best”
Auspicious: comfort and convenience, purchases, home improvement, any auspicious deeds.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

Krishna-navami (9, waning Moon)
Group: Rikta. Deity: Serpent (Naga).
The Serpent (Naga) presides over the ninth day of the waning Moon, which is suitable for struggle, destruction, coercion and for efforts to overcome obstacles.

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

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

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

Krishna-dashami
any undertakings

Punarvasu
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-dashami
0 — does not affect the haircut rating

Parigha (19) — “bolt, barrier”
Inauspicious: obstacles; nothing is started in the first half of the yoga, while the second half is acceptable.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

Krishna-dashami (10, waning Moon)
Group: Purna. Deity: Dharma.
The tenth day of the waning moon is protected by Dharma, which favors virtuous deeds, religious events, spiritual practices, as well as other pious activities. You can start any important work.

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

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

Krishna-dashami
any undertakings

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

Krishna-ekadashi
plowing, pruning and weeding

Pushya
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-ekadashi
0 — does not affect the haircut rating

Pushya
The Moon in Pushya, the best of the nakshatras for new undertakings (except weddings).

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

Krishna-ekadashi (11, waning Moon)
Group: Nanda. Deity: Rudra.
The ruler of the eleventh day of the waning Moon is Rudra, which is favorable for fasting and religious (spiritual) activities. Remembering the Supreme Deity will give especially positive results.

Pushya (8)
Meaning: Feeder; feeder of flowers
Symbol: Cow udder, flower (lotus), arrow and circle
Deity: Brhaspati
Type: light (kshipra, laghu) — For quick matters: trade, healing, study, travel, purchases and starting a business.
Vimshottari lord: Saturn
Shakti: give manifestation of spiritual energy, feeding

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

Krishna-dvadashi
neutral

Ashlesha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-dvadashi
0 — does not affect the haircut rating

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

Ashlesha (9)
Meaning: Wrapping around (like a snake), hugging
Symbol: Curled snake
Deity: Naga - the lord of snakes (Sharpa)
Type: sharp (tikshna, daruna) — For drastic actions: surgery, severing ties, taming, exorcism, fighting diseases and enemies; unsuitable for other auspicious undertakings (the exception is weddings: Mula is among the nakshatras for marriage).
Vimshottari lord: Mercury
Shakti: cause suffering with poison, paralyze

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

The Sun crosses the celestial equator heading south (tropical longitude 180°): day and night are equal. Tula Sankranti comes about 24–25 days later.

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

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

Krishna-dvadashi
neutral

nakshatra Magha
For pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else.

Magha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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

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

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

Purva-Phalguni
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-trayodashi
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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

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

Saturday — Day of Saturn
what to do (Tibetan tradition): working in the field, planting flowers and trees, sowing, making a pond and a well; do not plow
plants of the day: slow-growing, long-lived, dense, heavy, sturdy plants

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

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

Krishna-chaturdashi
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna Chaturdashi
14th tithi of the waning Moon, the eve of the new moon: unfavourable for new undertakings; a day of Shiva (Masik Shivaratri).

Amavasya (30, waning Moon)
Group: Purna. Deity: Pitris (ancestors).
The Pitris (ancestors) rule the new moon; this period is suitable for rites honoring the ancestors (shraddha, tarpana), for pacifying the mind and performing austerities.

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

Chatushpada (fixed)
Deity: Vrisha (the sacred bull)
Inauspicious for new undertakings. Good for work with cattle, worship of cows and rites for the ancestors (shraddha).
A karana is half a tithi; there are 60 of them in a lunar month.

Sunday — Day of the Sun
what to do (Tibetan tradition): planting trees, sowing grain crops
plants of the day: laurel, spices, for example hot peppers

nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni
Planting and sowing are allowed.

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

Uttara-Phalguni
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Amavasya
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Amavasya
New moon: a day of the ancestors (shraddha, tarpana) and of spiritual practice, unfavourable for worldly undertakings.

Ashwina (Vedic name Isha) — The month of the Goddess: Sharad Navaratri, Vijayadashami (Dussehra), Sharad Purnima; at its end — Diwali.
Patron: Padmanabha; Aditya — Tvashtar. Full moon in nakshatra Ashwini. Ritu: Sharad.

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

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

Kimstughna (fixed)
Deity: Vayu (Marut)
Fixed, but auspicious: good for auspicious ceremonies, offerings and homa, work for prosperity and livelihood.
A karana is half a tithi; there are 60 of them in a lunar month.

The exact conjunction of the Sun and the Moon — the start of a new lunar month in the amanta system. A day for the ancestors and inner work.

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

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

Shukla-pratipat
digging, plowing, planting trees

Sharad Navaratri (autumn), day 1
The main Navaratri, held in autumn in the month of Ashwina; it is followed by Vijayadashami (Dussehra).

Visha Yoga (weekday, tithi and nakshatra)
“Cobra venom”: a triple combination of weekday, tithi and nakshatra (Sun — 5th + Krittika, Mon — 2nd + Chitra, Tue — 15th + Rohini, Wed — 7th + Bharani, Thu — 13th + Anuradha, Fri — 6th + Shravana, Sat — 8th + Revati). The strongest of the kuyogas: the day is unfavourable for any activity.

Hasta
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-pratipat
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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

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

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

Sharad Navaratri (autumn), day 2
The main Navaratri, held in autumn in the month of Ashwina; it is followed by Vijayadashami (Dussehra).

Shukla-dvitya
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Tryahasparsha
A single tithi touches three consecutive days (a long tithi that prevails at two sunrises): unfavourable for weddings and important undertakings.

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

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

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

Shukla-tritya
any undertakings

Sharad Navaratri (autumn), day 3
The main Navaratri, held in autumn in the month of Ashwina; it is followed by Vijayadashami (Dussehra).

Shukla-tritya
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

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

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

Shukla-tritya
any undertakings

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

Sharad Navaratri (autumn), day 4
The main Navaratri, held in autumn in the month of Ashwina; it is followed by Vijayadashami (Dussehra).