September 1860 falls, in the lunar calendar (amanta), within the months Bhadrapada (until 15.09), Adhika Ashwina (from 16.09). Adhika Ashwina — intercalary month: annual festivals are, as a rule, moved to the following (Nija) month; no major undertakings are begun in it. Periods: all month — Chaturmasya; until 14.09 — Pitru Paksha. Major festivals: 14.09 Mahalaya, Sarva Pitru Amavasya.
Icons this month (18)
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 Sun — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Anandadi: Sthira, Auspicious nakshatra until 15:35
Uttara-Bhadra (fixed): for what is firm and lasting: laying house foundations, housewarming, planting, weddings, taking office, long-term projects.
Pitru Paksha: weddings, major purchases and new undertakings are traditionally postponed. - 12.09 Wed — Pushya, Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Anandadi: Matanga until 10:42
Pushya (light): for quick matters: trade, healing, study, travel, purchases and starting a business.
Pitru Paksha: weddings, major purchases and new undertakings are traditionally postponed. - 16.09 Sun — Amrita Siddhi Yoga, Anandadi: Manasa, Auspicious nakshatra
Hasta (light): for quick matters: trade, healing, study, travel, purchases and starting a business.
Adhika Masa: not for weddings, housewarmings or major new undertakings; good for spiritual practice. - 19.09 Wed — Amrita Siddhi Yoga, Anandadi: Prajapati, Auspicious weekday after 14:07
Anuradha (soft): for arts and music, friendship and love, new clothes and jewellery, weddings and festivals.
Adhika Masa: not for weddings, housewarmings or major new undertakings; good for spiritual practice. - 20.09 Thu — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Ravi Yoga, Anandadi: Ananda until 13:12
Anuradha (soft): for arts and music, friendship and love, new clothes and jewellery, weddings and festivals.
Adhika Masa: not for weddings, housewarmings or major new undertakings; good for spiritual practice. - 24.09 Mon — Ravi Yoga, Auspicious nakshatra, Auspicious weekday until 16:53
Uttara-Ashadha (fixed): for what is firm and lasting: laying house foundations, housewarming, planting, weddings, taking office, long-term projects.
Adhika Masa: not for weddings, housewarmings or major new undertakings; good for spiritual practice.
Festivals
- 3.09 Mon Sankashti Chaturthi (Vighnaraja)
- 5.09 Wed Bharani Shraddha
- 8.09 Sat Kalashtami
- 8.09 Sat Madhya Ashtami (Pitru Paksha)
- 9.09 Sun Avidhava Navami (Matri Navami)
- 11.09 Tue Indira Ekadashi
- 12.09 Wed Pradosha Vrat
- 13.09 Thu Masik Shivaratri
- 13.09 Thu Ghata Chaturdashi (Shastrahata Shraddha)
- 14.09 Fri Mahalaya, Sarva Pitru Amavasya
- 14.09 Fri Kanya Sankranti (Vishwakarma Puja)
- 15.09 Sat Bhadrapada Amavasya
- 15.09 Sat Shani Amavasya
- 17.09 Mon Chandra Darshan
- 18.09 Tue Vinayaka Chaturthi
- 19.09 Wed Skanda Shashti
- 22.09 Sat Masik Durgashtami
- 25.09 Tue Padmini Ekadashi (Kamala)
- 27.09 Thu Pradosha Vrat
- 29.09 Sat Adhika Purnima
Special muhurta yogas
- 1.09 Sat Tripushkar Yoga 14:24–22:37
- 2.09 Sun Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 05:35–01:37 (03.09)
- 4.09 Tue Amrita Siddhi Yoga all day
- 4.09 Tue Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day
- 8.09 Sat Amrita Siddhi Yoga 05:47–12:45
- 8.09 Sat Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 05:47–12:45
- 16.09 Sun Amrita Siddhi Yoga 06:03–20:46
- 16.09 Sun Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 06:03–20:46
- 16.09 Sun Dwipushkar Yoga 20:46–01:30 (17.09)
- 19.09 Wed Amrita Siddhi Yoga 14:07–06:10 (20.09)
- 19.09 Wed Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 14:07–06:10 (20.09)
- 20.09 Thu Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 06:10–13:12
- 23.09 Sun Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 15:13–06:18 (24.09)
- 24.09 Mon Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 17:17–06:20 (25.09)
- 25.09 Tue Dwipushkar Yoga 19:49–06:22 (26.09)
- 30.09 Sun Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 06:30–07:38
Tripushkar Yoga: A coincidence of the weekday (Sun, Tue or Sat), a Bhadra tithi (2, 7 or 12) and a “tripada” nakshatra (Krittika, Punarvasu, Uttara Phalguni, Vishakha, Uttara Ashadha, Purva Bhadrapada). The result of whatever is begun repeats three times: good for purchases and investments, bad for losses, loans, surgery and funerals.
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
- 3.09 Mon — Bhadra on earth, Panchaka
- 7.09 Fri — Yamaghanta, Krakacha Yoga, Vishti (Bhadra) (unfavourable day)
- 10.09 Mon — Vyatipata, Fierce or sharp nakshatra, Surya Dagdha tithi
- 14.09 Fri — Krishna Chaturdashi, Sankranti day, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
- 15.09 Sat — Amavasya, Kshaya tithi, Anandadi: Utpata
- 18.09 Tue — Vaidhriti, Vishti (Bhadra), Rikta tithi
- 21.09 Fri — many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower), Krakacha Yoga, Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) (unfavourable day)
- 29.09 Sat — Bhadra on earth, Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi), Panchaka
Sky this month
- 14.09 Kanya Sankranti 16:31 — the Sun enters Kanya (Virgo)
- 15.09 New moon (Amavasya) 09:09
- 22.09 Autumnal equinox 22:52
- 30.09 Full moon (Purnima) 04:39
- There are no eclipses this month.
Periods
- all month Chaturmasya
- until 14.09 Pitru Paksha
- from 16.09 Adhika Masa
- 30.08 03:18 – 4.09 04:31 Dosha-free Panchaka
- 26.09 09:13 – 1.10 10:27 Dosha-free Panchaka
Samvatsara and month
Raudra (No. 54, “fierce, belonging to Rudra”) — A fierce year: storms, disease and strife; prudence is needed. more
Northern samvatsara: Prajapati. Shaka Samvat 1782, Vikram Samvat 1917, Kali Yuga 4961.
Bhadrapada (Nabhasya) — The month of Ganesha: Ganesha Chaturthi, Ananta Chaturdashi; the dark half is Pitru Paksha, the time of ancestor rites. more
Adhika Ashwina (Isha) — The month of the Goddess: Sharad Navaratri, Vijayadashami (Dussehra), Sharad Purnima; at its end — Diwali. more
Adhika Masa (intercalary month, also called Purushottama Masa or Mala Masa) — a lunar month during which the Sun does not pass into a new sign; it takes the name of the following month with the prefix “Adhika”, and the month after it is called “Nija” (true). In an Adhika month the annual festivals are not observed (they move to the Nija month; the exception is Ganga Dussehra, which in a year with Adhika Jyeshtha is celebrated in the intercalary month), weddings are not held, upanayana, housewarming and the laying of a house foundation are not performed, and no major undertakings are begun. Monthly observances — Ekadashis (Padmini and Parama), Pradosha, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri — are kept as usual, and the month itself is dedicated to Purushottama (Vishnu) and is especially good for japa, reading sacred texts, fasting and dana.
Amanta — reckoning lunar months from new moon to new moon (South and West India; this calendar shows months this way). Purnimanta — reckoning from full moon to full moon (North India): the bright half of the month (Shukla Paksha) bears the same name in both systems, while the dark half (Krishna Paksha) in purnimanta already belongs to the next month. So, for example, Krishna Janmashtami is “Shravana, Krishna 8” in amanta and “Bhadrapada, Krishna 8” in purnimanta: it is one and the same day.
Times are standard time UTC+3 (from the site settings, without daylight saving time) · panchanga at sunrise (upper limb of the Sun’s disc, with refraction) · ayanamsa Lahiri · place 55°45′ N 37°35′ E · festival dates are calculated for this location by the rules of kala vyapti · times of Sankranti are accurate to within a few minutes
| Summary | Ordinary day — pros: Yoga Dhriti, Auspicious tithi; 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 | Raudra (No. 54) · Shaka 1782 · Vikram 1917 more |
| Period | Pitru Paksha · Chaturmasya; shraddha for those who departed on tithi Krishna-dvitya |
At sunrise 05:34
| Tithi | 1Krishna-pratipat (Nanda, Brahma) · until 14:24 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Purva-Bhadra, pada 2 (fierce, Aja Ekapad - sunbeam or lightning strike, Jupiter) · until 22:37 more |
| Yoga | Dhriti (“steadfastness, firmness”, auspicious) · until 14:37 more |
| Karana | Kaulava (movable) · until 14:24 more |
| Vara | Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Kumbha (Aquarius) |
Changes during the day
| from 14:24 | tithi Krishna-dvitya |
|---|---|
| from 14:24 | karana Taitila |
| from 14:37 | yoga Shula |
| from 22:37 | nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra |
| from 03:38 (02.09) | karana Gara |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 04:54 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 05:34 |
| Noon | 12:29 |
| Sunset | 19:23 |
| End of twilight | 20:02 |
| Moonrise | 19:09 |
| Moonset | 06:45 |
| Day length | 13 h 49 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 3, average — 8, bad — 2
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 14:24 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Bhadra (05:34–19:23) is good for root crops.
Festivals and periods
- Pitru Paksha — shraddha for those who departed on tithi Krishna-dvitya
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Tripushkar Yoga 14:24–22:37
Anandadi: Kaladanda 05:34–22:37 Anandadi: Dhumra 22:37–05:35 (02.09)
- Dosha-free Panchaka: 03:18 (30.08)–04:31 (04.09)
Tripushkar Yoga: A coincidence of the weekday (Sun, Tue or Sat), a Bhadra tithi (2, 7 or 12) and a “tripada” nakshatra (Krittika, Punarvasu, Uttara Phalguni, Vishakha, Uttara Ashadha, Purva Bhadrapada). The result of whatever is begun repeats three times: good for purchases and investments, bad for losses, loans, surgery and funerals.
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 04:12–04:53 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:01–12:56 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:47–15:42 |
| Godhuli | 19:23–19:43 |
| Pradosha | 19:23–21:26 |
| Nishitha | 00:09–00:50 (02.09) |
| Amrita Kalam | 13:37–15:25 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 09:01–10:45 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 14:12–15:56 |
| Gulika Kalam | 05:34–07:17 |
| Dur Muhurta | 05:34–06:29, 06:29–07:24 |
| Varjyam | none on this day |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: bad throughout the daytime
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | bad throughout the daytime |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | bad throughout the daytime |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 14:24–15:47, 17:43–18:50 |
Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Purva-Bhadra; tithi Krishna-pratipat until 14:24, Krishna-dvitya from 14:24; lagna Simha 05:34, Kanya 06:58, Tula 09:59, Vrischika 13:00, Dhanu 15:47, Makara 17:43, Kumbha 18:50
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Purva-Bhadra — facing death (dangers); Saturday — decline of physical strength.
Cautions:
- Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Ordinary day · score S = −2
Auspicious and inauspicious factors are balanced: a day for routine matters; important matters are best timed for favourable days.
+1 Yoga Dhriti 05:34–14:37+1 Auspicious tithi 05:34–14:240 Chaturmasya0 Pitru Paksha0 Tripushkar Yoga 14:24–22:370 Yoga Shula 14:37–16:41−1 Anandadi: Kaladanda 05:34–22:37−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Panchaka all day−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 05:34–22:37
| Summary | Best day — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Anandadi: Sthira; auspicious time — until 15:35 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 | Raudra (No. 54) · Shaka 1782 · Vikram 1917 more |
| Period | Pitru Paksha · Chaturmasya; shraddha for those who departed on tithi Krishna-dvitya |
At sunrise 05:35
| Tithi | 2Krishna-dvitya (Bhadra, Vidhatr) · until 16:52 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Uttara-Bhadra, pada 2 (fixed, Ahirbudhyana (Serpent of the Deep - Milky Way under the horizon), Saturn) · until 01:37 (03.09) more |
| Yoga | Shula (“spear, sharp pain”, inauspicious) · until 15:35 more |
| Karana | Gara (movable) · until 16:52 more |
| Vara | Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Mina (Pisces) |
Changes during the day
| from 15:35 | yoga Ganda |
|---|---|
| from 16:52 | tithi Krishna-tritya |
| from 16:52 | karana Vanija |
| from 01:37 (03.09) | nakshatra Revati |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 04:56 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 05:35 |
| Noon | 12:29 |
| Sunset | 19:20 |
| End of twilight | 19:59 |
| Moonrise | 19:16 |
| Moonset | 07:58 |
| Day length | 13 h 44 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 5, average — 8, bad — 0
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 16:52 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Bhadra (05:35–19:20) is good for sowing.
Festivals and periods
- Pitru Paksha — shraddha for those who departed on tithi Krishna-dvitya
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 05:35–01:37 (03.09)
Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 16:52–01:37 (03.09)
Anandadi: Sthira 05:35–01:37 (03.09) Anandadi: Vardhamana 01:37–05:37 (03.09)
- Dosha-free Panchaka: 03:18 (30.08)–04:31 (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 | 00:08–00:50 (03.09) |
| Amrita Kalam | 20:13–22:01 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 17:37–19:20 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 12:28–14:11 |
| Gulika Kalam | 15:54–17:37 |
| Dur Muhurta | 17:30–18:25 |
| Varjyam | 09:25–11:13 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 06:55–12:56, 16:52–19:20
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 | average 06:55–12:56, 16:52–19:20 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails | average 06:55–12:56, 17:39–18:46 |
| Cutting toenails | average 06:55–12:56, 16:52–19:20 |
| Bathing, washing hair | average throughout the daytime |
Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra; tithi Krishna-dvitya until 16:52, Krishna-tritya from 16:52; lagna Simha 05:35, Kanya 06:55, Tula 09:55, Vrischika 12:56, Dhanu 15:43, Makara 17:39, Kumbha 18:46
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Uttara-Bhadra — 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
Best day · score S = +5
The total of auspicious factors is high and there are no prohibitions: suitable for important undertakings.
Auspicious time ends by 15:35
+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 05:35–01:37 (03.09)+1 Anandadi: Sthira 05:35–01:37 (03.09)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 05:35–01:37 (03.09)+1 Auspicious tithi 05:35–16:520 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 16:52–01:37 (03.09) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Chaturmasya0 Pitru Paksha0 Yoga Ganda 15:35–18:04−1 Panchaka all day
| Summary | Avoid starting important matters — Bhadra on earth, 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 | Raudra (No. 54) · Shaka 1782 · Vikram 1917 more |
| Period | Pitru Paksha · Chaturmasya; shraddha for those who departed on tithi Krishna-tritya |
| Festivals | Sankashti Chaturthi (Vighnaraja) |
At sunrise 05:37
| Tithi | 3Krishna-tritya (Jaya, Vishnu) · until 19:17 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Revati, pada 1 (soft, Pushan (Prosperous), Mercury) · until 04:31 (04.09) more Gandamula |
| Yoga | Ganda (“danger, knot”, inauspicious) · until 16:30 more |
| Karana | Vanija (movable) · until 06:05 more |
| Vara | Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Mina (Pisces) |
Changes during the day
| from 06:05 | karana Vishti |
|---|---|
| from 16:30 | yoga Vriddhi |
| from 19:17 | tithi Krishna-chaturti |
| from 19:17 | karana Bava |
| from 04:31 (04.09) | nakshatra Ashwini |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 04:59 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 05:37 |
| Noon | 12:28 |
| Sunset | 19:18 |
| End of twilight | 19:57 |
| Moonrise | 19:25 |
| Moonset | 09:12 |
| Day length | 13 h 40 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 8, average — 3, bad — 2
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 19:17 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Revati (05:37–19:18) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
- Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 06:05–19:17: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Festivals and periods
Sankashti Chaturthi (Vighnaraja) · Ganesha
The monthly fast for Ganesha on the fourth day of the waning Moon — the “trouble-removing” Chaturthi. Devotees fast from sunrise until moonrise, then perform Ganesha Puja and offer water to the Moon (arghya).
Rule: at moonrise, 19:25
the tithi covers the decisive time on both days — the first is chosen by rule
- Pitru Paksha — shraddha for those who departed on tithi Krishna-tritya
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Anandadi: Matanga 05:37–04:31 (04.09) Anandadi: Rakshasa 04:31–05:39 (04.09)
- Bhadra on earth: 06:05–19:17; Bhadra Puchha 14:39–15:58; Bhadra Mukha 15:58–18:11
- Dosha-free Panchaka: 03:18 (30.08)–04:31 (04.09)
- Gandanta (nakshatra): 21:48–11:13 (04.09)
- Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Revati
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 (04.09) |
| Amrita Kalam | 01:50–03:37 (04.09) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 07:20–09:03 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 10:45–12:28 |
| Gulika Kalam | 14:10–15:53 |
| Dur Muhurta | 12:55–13:50, 15:39–16:34 |
| Varjyam | 15:04–16:52 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 05:37–06:05
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | average 05:37–06:05 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average 05:37–06:05 |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 06:51–15:39, 17:35–18:42 |
Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Revati; tithi Krishna-tritya until 19:17, Krishna-chaturti from 19:17; lagna Simha 05:37, Kanya 06:51, Tula 09:51, Vrischika 12:52, Dhanu 15:39, Makara 17:35, Kumbha 18:42
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Revati — increase in property; Monday — clear, bright complexion.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Krishna-chaturti 19:17–19:18: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
- Bhadra on earth 06:05–19:17: 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).
- Monday: according to the Kalaprakashika, it is good for a haircut only during the waxing Moon.
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Avoid starting important matters · score S = 0
There is a mild prohibition (Amavasya, Krishna Chaturdashi, Bhadra on earth, Vyatipata, Vaidhriti, kshaya tithi, Sankranti, Ashubha Yoga) or the total score is -3 or lower: the day is unfavourable for important new matters, but suitable for fasting, prayer and everyday work.
Avoid starting important matters: Bhadra on earth
+1 Anandadi: Matanga 05:37–04:31 (04.09)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 05:37–04:31 (04.09)+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 05:37–19:170 Yoga Vriddhi 16:30–05:39 (04.09)0 Chaturmasya0 Pitru Paksha0 Rikta tithi 19:17–05:39 (04.09)−1 Panchaka 05:37–04:31 (04.09)−3 Bhadra on earth 06:05–19:17
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Favourable day — Amrita Siddhi Yoga, Anandadi: Amrita; auspicious time — after 11:13 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 | Raudra (No. 54) · Shaka 1782 · Vikram 1917 more |
| Period | Pitru Paksha · Chaturmasya; shraddha for those who departed on tithi Krishna-chaturti |
At sunrise 05:39
| Tithi | 4Krishna-chaturti (Rikta, Yama) · until 21:31 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Ashwini, pada 1 (light, Ashwini Kumara, Ketu) · until 07:13 (05.09) more Gandamula |
| Yoga | Vriddhi (“growth, increase”, auspicious) · until 17:18 more |
| Karana | Bava (movable) · until 08:25 more |
| Vara | Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Mesha (Aries) |
Changes during the day
| from 08:25 | karana Balava |
|---|---|
| from 17:18 | yoga Dhruva |
| from 21:31 | tithi Krishna-panchami |
| from 21:31 | karana Kaulava |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 05:01 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 05:39 |
| Noon | 12:28 |
| Sunset | 19:15 |
| End of twilight | 19:54 |
| Moonrise | 19:35 |
| Moonset | 10:27 |
| Day length | 13 h 35 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 |
|---|
Festivals and periods
- Pitru Paksha — shraddha for those who departed on tithi Krishna-chaturti
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Amrita Siddhi Yoga all day Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day
Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 21:31–05:41 (05.09)
Anandadi: Amrita all day
- Gandanta (nakshatra): 21:48 (03.09)–11:13
- Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Ashwini
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 04:17–04:58 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:00–12:55 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:43–15:38 |
| Godhuli | 19:15–19:36 |
| Pradosha | 19:15–21:21 |
| Nishitha | 00:07–00:49 (05.09) |
| Amrita Kalam | 23:12–00:59 (05.09) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 15:51–17:33 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 09:03–10:45 |
| Gulika Kalam | 12:27–14:09 |
| Dur Muhurta | 08:23–09:17, 23:26–00:07 (05.09) |
| Varjyam | 02:46–04:33 (05.09) |
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 06:47–15:35, 17:31–18:38 |
Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Ashwini; tithi Krishna-chaturti; lagna Simha 05:39, Kanya 06:47, Tula 09:47, Vrischika 12:48, Dhanu 15:35, Makara 17:31, Kumbha 18:38
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Ashwini — joy; Tuesday — harm to longevity.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Krishna-chaturti 05:39–19:15: 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).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Favourable day · score S = +3
Auspicious factors outweigh inauspicious ones: ordinary matters can be started.
Auspicious time begins after 11:13
+4 Amrita Siddhi Yoga all day+1 Anandadi: Amrita all day+1 Auspicious nakshatra all day+1 Yoga Vriddhi 05:39–17:180 Chaturmasya0 Pitru Paksha−1 Gandanta 05:39–11:13−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−2 Rikta tithi 05:39–21:31
| Summary | Ordinary day — pros: Auspicious nakshatra, Yoga Dhruva; cons: Anandadi: Kana, Jwalamukhi 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 | Raudra (No. 54) · Shaka 1782 · Vikram 1917 more |
| Period | Pitru Paksha · Chaturmasya; shraddha for those who departed on tithi Krishna-panchami |
| Festivals | Bharani Shraddha |
At sunrise 05:41
| Tithi | 5Krishna-panchami (Purna, Soma) · until 23:27 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Ashwini, pada 4 (light, Ashwini Kumara, Ketu) · until 07:13 more Gandamula |
| Yoga | Dhruva (“fixed, constant (the Pole Star)”, auspicious) · until 17:53 more |
| Karana | Kaulava (movable) · until 10:31 more |
| Vara | Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Mesha (Aries) |
Changes during the day
| from 07:13 | nakshatra Bharani |
|---|---|
| from 10:31 | karana Taitila |
| from 17:53 | yoga Vyaghata |
| from 23:27 | tithi Krishna-shashti |
| from 23:27 | karana Gara |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 05:03 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 05:41 |
| Noon | 12:28 |
| Sunset | 19:13 |
| End of twilight | 19:51 |
| Moonrise | 19:50 |
| Moonset | 11:44 |
| Day length | 13 h 31 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 6, average — 6, bad — 1
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 07:13 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Bharani (07:13–19:13) is good for root crops.
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, 13:48–16:30
- Pitru Paksha — shraddha for those who departed on tithi Krishna-panchami
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Jwalamukhi Yoga 07:13–23:27
Anandadi: Mrityu 05:41–07:13 Anandadi: Kana 07:13–05:43 (06.09)
- Gandanta (tithi): 23:01–23:52
- Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Ashwini
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 04:18–05:00 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:42–15:36 |
| Godhuli | 19:13–19:34 |
| Pradosha | 19:13–21:19 |
| Nishitha | 00:07–00:49 (06.09) |
| Amrita Kalam | 04:18–06:03 (06.09) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 12:27–14:08 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 07:23–09:04 |
| Gulika Kalam | 10:46–12:27 |
| Dur Muhurta | 12:00–12:54 |
| Varjyam | 17:45–19:31 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: good 06:43–07:13
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | good 06:43–07:13 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | good 06:43–07:13 |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 06:43–07:13 |
Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Ashwini until 07:13, Bharani from 07:13; tithi Krishna-panchami; lagna Simha 05:41, Kanya 06:43, Tula 09:43, Vrischika 12:44, Dhanu 15:31, Makara 17:27, Kumbha 18:34
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Ashwini (until 07:13) — joy; Bharani (from 07:13) — facing death (dangers); Wednesday — favour of the authorities.
Cautions:
- Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Ordinary day · score S = −2
Auspicious and inauspicious factors are balanced: a day for routine matters; important matters are best timed for favourable days.
+1 Auspicious nakshatra 05:41–07:13+1 Yoga Dhruva 05:41–17:53+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 05:41–23:270 Chaturmasya0 Pitru Paksha0 Yoga Vyaghata 17:53–21:31−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 07:13–05:43 (06.09)−2 Jwalamukhi Yoga 07:13–23:27−3 Anandadi: Kana 07:13–05:43 (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.
| Summary | Ordinary day — pros: Ravi Yoga, Anandadi: Padma; cons: Fierce or sharp nakshatra, Anandadi: Lumbaka 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 | Raudra (No. 54) · Shaka 1782 · Vikram 1917 more |
| Period | Pitru Paksha · Chaturmasya; shraddha for those who departed on tithi Krishna-shashti |
At sunrise 05:43
| Tithi | 6Krishna-shashti (Nanda, Kartikeya) · until 00:57 (07.09) more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Bharani, pada 4 (fierce, Yama (Dharma-raja), Venus) · until 09:34 more |
| Yoga | Vyaghata (“crushing blow”, inauspicious) · until 18:09 more |
| Karana | Gara (movable) · until 12:16 more |
| Vara | Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Mesha (Aries) |
Changes during the day
| from 09:34 | nakshatra Krittika |
|---|---|
| from 12:16 | karana Vanija |
| from 18:09 | yoga Harshana |
| from 00:57 (07.09) | tithi Krishna-saptami |
| from 00:57 (07.09) | karana Vishti |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 05:05 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 05:43 |
| Noon | 12:27 |
| Sunset | 19:10 |
| End of twilight | 19:48 |
| Moonrise | 20:10 |
| Moonset | 13:01 |
| Day length | 13 h 26 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 3, average — 8, bad — 2
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 09:34 |
|---|
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, Bharani (05:43–09:34) is good for root crops.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Krittika (09:34–19:10) is good for root crops.
Festivals and periods
- Pitru Paksha — shraddha for those who departed on tithi Krishna-shashti
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Ravi Yoga 09:34–05:45 (07.09)
Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:43–00:57 (07.09) Yamaghanta 09:34–05:45 (07.09)
Anandadi: Padma 05:43–09:34 Anandadi: Lumbaka 09:34–05:45 (07.09)
- Bhadra in heaven: 00:57–13:30 (07.09); Bhadra Puchha 05:56–07:11 (07.09); Bhadra Mukha 07:11–09:16 (07.09)
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 (07.09) |
| Amrita Kalam | 04:18–06:03 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 14:08–15:48 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 05:43–07:24 |
| Gulika Kalam | 09:05–10:46 |
| Dur Muhurta | 10:12–11:06, 15:35–16:29 |
| Varjyam | 22:31–00:15 (07.09) |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 06:39–12:40, 17:23–18:30
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | average 06:39–12:40, 17:23–18:30 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average 06:39–12:40, 17:23–18:30 |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 06:39–19:10 |
Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Bharani until 09:34, Krittika from 09:34; tithi Krishna-shashti; lagna Simha 05:43, Kanya 06:39, Tula 09:39, Vrischika 12:40, Dhanu 15:27, Makara 17:23, Kumbha 18:30
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Bharani (until 09:34) — facing death (dangers); Krittika (from 09:34) — 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
Ordinary day · score S = +2
Auspicious and inauspicious factors are balanced: a day for routine matters; important matters are best timed for favourable days.
+2 Ravi Yoga 09:34–05:45 (07.09)+1 Anandadi: Padma 05:43–09:34+1 Auspicious weekday0 Yoga Harshana 18:09–05:45 (07.09)0 Chaturmasya0 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:43–00:57 (07.09) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Pitru Paksha0 Yamaghanta 09:34–05:45 (07.09) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Anandadi: Lumbaka 09:34–05:45 (07.09)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 05:43–09:34
| Summary | Unfavourable day — Yamaghanta, 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 | Raudra (No. 54) · Shaka 1782 · Vikram 1917 more |
| Period | Pitru Paksha · Chaturmasya; shraddha for those who departed on tithi Krishna-saptami |
At sunrise 05:45
| Tithi | 7Krishna-saptami (Bhadra, Indra) · until 01:53 (08.09) more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Krittika, pada 4 (mixed, Agni, Sun) · until 11:28 more |
| Yoga | Harshana (“delighting”, auspicious) · until 18:01 more |
| Karana | Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 13:30 more |
| Vara | Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Vrishabha (Taurus) |
Changes during the day
| from 11:28 | nakshatra Rohini |
|---|---|
| from 13:30 | karana Bava |
| from 18:01 | yoga Vajra |
| from 01:53 (08.09) | tithi Krishna-ashtami |
| from 01:53 (08.09) | karana Balava |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 05:07 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 05:45 |
| Noon | 12:27 |
| Sunset | 19:08 |
| End of twilight | 19:46 |
| Moonrise | 20:40 |
| Moonset | 14:17 |
| Day length | 13 h 22 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 (05:45–11:28) is good for root crops.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Rohini (11:28–19:08) is good for sowing.
- Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 05:45–13:30: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Festivals and periods
- Pitru Paksha — shraddha for those who departed on tithi Krishna-saptami
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Ravi Yoga 05:45–11:28
Krakacha Yoga 05:45–01:53 (08.09) Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:45–01:53 (08.09) Yamaghanta 11:28–05:47 (08.09) Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 01:53–05:47 (08.09)
Anandadi: Chhatra 05:45–11:28 Anandadi: Mitra 11:28–05:47 (08.09)
- Bhadra in heaven: 00:57–13:30; Bhadra Puchha 05:56–07:11; Bhadra Mukha 07:11–09:16
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 04:21–05:03 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:00–12:53 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:40–15:34 |
| Godhuli | 19:08–19:29 |
| Pradosha | 19:08–21:15 |
| Nishitha | 00:06–00:49 (08.09) |
| Amrita Kalam | 08:52–10:36 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 10:46–12:26 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 15:47–17:27 |
| Gulika Kalam | 07:25–09:06 |
| Dur Muhurta | 08:26–09:19, 12:53–13:47 |
| Varjyam | 04:19–06:01 (08.09) |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: good 11:28–12:36, 17:19–18:26
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 11:28–12:36, 17:19–18:26 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | good 11:28–12:36, 17:19–18:26 |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 06:35–15:23, 17:19–18:26 |
Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Krittika until 11:28, Rohini from 11:28; tithi Krishna-saptami; lagna Simha 05:45, Kanya 06:35, Tula 09:35, Vrischika 12:36, Dhanu 15:23, Makara 17:19, Kumbha 18:26
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Krittika (until 11:28) — consumption (a wasting disease); Rohini (from 11:28) — destruction of all misfortunes; Friday — universal respect.
Cautions:
- The Muhurta Chintamani warns: whoever shaves in Krittika nakshatra 6 times a year puts their life in danger — frequent haircuts in this nakshatra are best avoided.
- The Muhurta Chintamani warns: whoever shaves in Rohini nakshatra 8 times a year puts their life in danger — frequent haircuts in this nakshatra are best avoided.
- Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
- 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
Unfavourable day · score S = −5
A strict prohibition (a visible eclipse; Visha Yoga of the weekday, tithi and nakshatra; Amrita Siddhi turned to poison; Yamaghanta; the Anandadi yoga Mrityu) or a total score of -7 or lower: any new undertakings are best postponed.
Strict prohibition: Yamaghanta
+2 Ravi Yoga 05:45–11:28+1 Anandadi: Chhatra 05:45–11:28+1 Yoga Harshana 05:45–18:01+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious nakshatra 11:28–05:47 (08.09)0 Chaturmasya0 Pitru Paksha0 Yoga Vajra 18:01–19:11−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:45–01:53 (08.09)−2 Vishti (Bhadra) 05:45–13:30−3 Krakacha Yoga 05:45–01:53 (08.09)−3 Yamaghanta 11:28–05:47 (08.09)
| Summary | Favourable day — Amrita Siddhi Yoga, Anandadi: Shrivatsa; auspicious time — until 12:45 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 | Raudra (No. 54) · Shaka 1782 · Vikram 1917 more |
| Period | Pitru Paksha · Chaturmasya; shraddha for those who departed on tithi Krishna-ashtami |
| Festivals | Kalashtami · Madhya Ashtami (Pitru Paksha) |
At sunrise 05:47
| Tithi | 8Krishna-ashtami (Jaya, Vasus) · until 02:09 (09.09) more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Rohini, pada 3 (fixed, Prajapati (Brahma - Creator), Moon) · until 12:45 more |
| Yoga | Vajra (“diamond, thunderbolt”, inauspicious) · until 17:23 more |
| Karana | Balava (movable) · until 14:07 more |
| Vara | Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Vrishabha (Taurus) |
Changes during the day
| from 12:45 | nakshatra Mrigashirsha |
|---|---|
| from 14:07 | karana Kaulava |
| from 17:23 | yoga Siddhi |
| from 02:09 (09.09) | tithi Krishna-navami |
| from 02:09 (09.09) | karana Taitila |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 05:09 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 05:47 |
| Noon | 12:27 |
| Sunset | 19:05 |
| End of twilight | 19:43 |
| Moonrise | 21:26 |
| Moonset | 15:24 |
| Day length | 13 h 17 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 4, average — 9, bad — 0
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 12:45 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Rohini (05:47–12:45) is good for sowing.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Mrigashirsha (12:45–19:05) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
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, 19:05–21:14
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, 13:46–16:25
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
- Pitru Paksha — shraddha for those who departed on tithi Krishna-ashtami
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Amrita Siddhi Yoga 05:47–12:45 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 05:47–12:45 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 02:09–05:49 (09.09)
Anandadi: Shrivatsa 05:47–12:45 Anandadi: Vajra 12:45–05:49 (09.09)
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 | 00:06–00:48 (09.09) |
| Amrita Kalam | 09:23–11:04, 04:20–05:59 (09.09) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 09:07–10:46 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 14:06–15:45 |
| Gulika Kalam | 05:47–07:27 |
| Dur Muhurta | 05:47–06:40, 06:40–07:33 |
| Varjyam | 04:19–06:01, 18:30–20:08 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | no suitable window — see the prohibitions below |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | no suitable window — see the prohibitions below |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 06:31–15:19, 17:15–18:22 |
Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Rohini until 12:45, Mrigashirsha from 12:45; tithi Krishna-ashtami; lagna Simha 05:47, Kanya 06:31, Tula 09:31, Vrischika 12:32, Dhanu 15:19, Makara 17:15, Kumbha 18:22
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Rohini (until 12:45) — destruction of all misfortunes; Mrigashirsha (from 12:45) — 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 05:47–19:05: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Cautions:
- The Muhurta Chintamani warns: whoever shaves in Rohini nakshatra 8 times a year puts their life in danger — frequent haircuts in this nakshatra are best avoided.
- Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Favourable day · score S = +4
Auspicious factors outweigh inauspicious ones: ordinary matters can be started.
Auspicious time ends by 12:45
+4 Amrita Siddhi Yoga 05:47–12:45+1 Anandadi: Shrivatsa 05:47–12:45+1 Auspicious nakshatra 05:47–12:450 Yoga Siddhi 17:23–05:49 (09.09)0 Chaturmasya0 Pitru Paksha0 Anandadi: Vajra 12:45–05:49 (09.09)−1 Ashtami 05:47–02:09 (09.09)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Ordinary day — pros: Yoga Siddhi, Anandadi: Saumya; cons: Rikta 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 | Raudra (No. 54) · Shaka 1782 · Vikram 1917 more |
| Period | Pitru Paksha · Chaturmasya; shraddha for those who departed on tithi Krishna-navami |
| Festivals | Avidhava Navami (Matri Navami) |
At sunrise 05:49
| Tithi | 9Krishna-navami (Rikta, Serpent (Naga)) · until 01:40 (10.09) more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Mrigashirsha, pada 3 (soft, Soma (Chandra, Moon), Mars) · until 13:21 more |
| Yoga | Siddhi (“success, accomplishment”, auspicious) · until 16:10 more |
| Karana | Taitila (movable) · until 14:01 more |
| Vara | Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Mithuna (Gemini) |
Changes during the day
| from 13:21 | nakshatra Ardra |
|---|---|
| from 14:01 | karana Gara |
| from 16:10 | yoga Vyatipata |
| from 01:40 (10.09) | tithi Krishna-dashami |
| from 01:40 (10.09) | karana Vanija |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 05:11 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 05:49 |
| Noon | 12:26 |
| Sunset | 19:02 |
| End of twilight | 19:40 |
| Moonrise | 22:30 |
| Moonset | 16:17 |
| Day length | 13 h 13 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 0, average — 2, bad — 11
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 13:21 |
|---|
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, Mrigashirsha (05:49–13:21) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
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, 13:45–16:24
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
- Pitru Paksha — shraddha for those who departed on tithi Krishna-navami
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Anandadi: Saumya 05:49–13:21 Anandadi: Dhwanksha 13:21–05:51 (10.09)
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 (10.09) |
| Amrita Kalam | 04:20–05:59, 03:16–04:52 (10.09) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 17:23–19:02 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 12:26–14:05 |
| Gulika Kalam | 15:44–17:23 |
| Dur Muhurta | 17:17–18:09 |
| Varjyam | 21:42–23:18 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | no suitable window — see the prohibitions below |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | no suitable window — see the prohibitions below |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 06:27–15:15, 17:11–18:18 |
Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Mrigashirsha until 13:21, Ardra from 13:21; tithi Krishna-navami; lagna Simha 05:49, Kanya 06:27, Tula 09:27, Vrischika 12:28, Dhanu 15:15, Makara 17:11, Kumbha 18:18
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Mrigashirsha (until 13:21) — abundance (well-being, prosperity); Ardra (from 13:21) — sadness; Sunday — physical well-being.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Krishna-navami 05:49–19:02: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
- Vyatipata 16:10–19:02: auspicious undertakings, including haircuts, are avoided during this yoga (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Cautions:
- Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Ordinary day · score S = 0
Auspicious and inauspicious factors are balanced: a day for routine matters; important matters are best timed for favourable days.
+2 Yoga Siddhi 05:49–16:10+1 Anandadi: Saumya 05:49–13:21+1 Auspicious nakshatra 05:49–13:210 Chaturmasya0 Pitru Paksha0 Anandadi: Dhwanksha 13:21–05:51 (10.09)0 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 13:21–05:51 (10.09)−1 Vyatipata 16:10–05:51 (10.09)−2 Rikta tithi 05:49–01:40 (10.09)
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Avoid starting important matters — Vyatipata, 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 | Raudra (No. 54) · Shaka 1782 · Vikram 1917 more |
| Period | Pitru Paksha · Chaturmasya; shraddha for those who departed on tithi Krishna-dashami |
At sunrise 05:51
| Tithi | 10Krishna-dashami (Purna, Dharma) · until 00:26 (11.09) more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Ardra, pada 3 (sharp, Rudra (Roaring, angry image of Shiva), Rahu) · until 13:13 more |
| Yoga | Vyatipata (“calamity, downfall”, inauspicious) · until 14:22 more |
| Karana | Vanija (movable) · until 13:09 more |
| Vara | Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Mithuna (Gemini) |
Changes during the day
| from 13:09 | karana Vishti |
|---|---|
| from 13:13 | nakshatra Punarvasu |
| from 14:22 | yoga Variyana |
| from 00:26 (11.09) | tithi Krishna-ekadashi |
| from 00:26 (11.09) | karana Bava |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 05:13 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 05:51 |
| Noon | 12:26 |
| Sunset | 19:00 |
| End of twilight | 19:37 |
| Moonrise | 23:51 |
| Moonset | 16:55 |
| Day length | 13 h 08 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 5, average — 7, bad — 1
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 13:13 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Punarvasu (13:13–19:00) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
- Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 13:09–19:00: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Festivals and periods
- Pitru Paksha — shraddha for those who departed on tithi Krishna-dashami
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 00:26–05:53 (11.09) Krakacha Yoga 00:26–05:53 (11.09)
Anandadi: Kaladanda 05:51–13:13 Anandadi: Dhumra 13:13–05:53 (11.09)
- Bhadra in heaven: 13:09–00:26 (11.09); Bhadra Puchha 14:45–15:54; Bhadra Mukha 15:54–17:47
- Gandanta (tithi): 00:03–00:48 (11.09)
- Surya Dagdha tithi: Krishna-dashami
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 04:25–05:08 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 11:59–12:52 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:37–15:29 |
| Godhuli | 19:00–19:21 |
| Pradosha | 19:00–21:10 |
| Nishitha | 00:05–00:48 (11.09) |
| Amrita Kalam | none on this day |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 07:30–09:08 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 10:47–12:25 |
| Gulika Kalam | 14:04–15:43 |
| Dur Muhurta | 12:52–13:44, 15:29–16:22 |
| Varjyam | 00:46–02:18 (11.09) |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: good 17:07–18:14
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | good 17:07–18:14 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | good 17:07–18:14 |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 06:23–15:11, 17:07–18:14 |
Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Ardra until 13:13, Punarvasu from 13:13; tithi Krishna-dashami; lagna Simha 05:51, Kanya 06:23, Tula 09:23, Vrischika 12:25, Dhanu 15:11, Makara 17:07, Kumbha 18:14, Mina 18:59
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Ardra (until 13:13) — sadness; Punarvasu (from 13:13) — 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:
- Vyatipata 05:51–14:22: auspicious undertakings, including haircuts, are avoided during this yoga (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Cautions:
- Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
- Monday: according to the Kalaprakashika, it is good for a haircut only during the waxing Moon.
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Avoid starting important matters · score S = −5
There is a mild prohibition (Amavasya, Krishna Chaturdashi, Bhadra on earth, Vyatipata, Vaidhriti, kshaya tithi, Sankranti, Ashubha Yoga) or the total score is -3 or lower: the day is unfavourable for important new matters, but suitable for fasting, prayer and everyday work.
Avoid starting important matters: Vyatipata
+1 Auspicious weekday0 Auspicious nakshatra 13:13–05:53 (11.09)0 Yoga Variyana 14:22–05:53 (11.09)0 Chaturmasya0 Pitru Paksha−1 Vishti (Bhadra) 13:09–00:26 (11.09)−1 Anandadi: Kaladanda 05:51–13:13−1 Surya Dagdha tithi 05:51–00:26 (11.09)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 05:51–13:13−3 Vyatipata 05:51–14:22
| Summary | Ordinary day — pros: Pushya, Anandadi: Sthira; cons: Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi), Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn) 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 | Raudra (No. 54) · Shaka 1782 · Vikram 1917 more |
| Period | Pitru Paksha · Chaturmasya; shraddha for those who departed on tithi Krishna-ekadashi |
| Festivals | Indira Ekadashi |
At sunrise 05:53
| Tithi | 11Krishna-ekadashi (Nanda, Rudra) · until 22:26 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Punarvasu, pada 3 (movable, Aditi, Jupiter) · until 12:19 more |
| Yoga | Variyana (“excellent, best”, auspicious) · until 11:56 more |
| Karana | Bava (movable) · until 11:31 more |
| Vara | Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Mithuna (Gemini) |
Changes during the day
| from 11:31 | karana Balava |
|---|---|
| from 11:56 | yoga Parigha |
| from 12:19 | nakshatra Pushya |
| from 22:26 | tithi Krishna-dvadashi |
| from 22:26 | karana Kaulava |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 05:15 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 05:53 |
| Noon | 12:26 |
| Sunset | 18:57 |
| End of twilight | 19:35 |
| Moonrise | none |
| Moonset | 17:22 |
| Day length | 13 h 04 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 12:19 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Punarvasu (05:53–12:19) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Pushya (12:19–18:57) is good for sowing.
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 00:26–22:26
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Parana (breaking the fast): 05:55–08:31 (12.09)
- Pitru Paksha — shraddha for those who departed on tithi Krishna-ekadashi
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:53–22:26
Anandadi: Sthira 05:53–12:19 Anandadi: Vardhamana 12:19–05:55 (12.09)
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 (12.09) |
| Amrita Kalam | 10:00–11:32, 04:44–06:14 (12.09) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 15:41–17:19 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 09:09–10:47 |
| Gulika Kalam | 12:25–14:03 |
| Dur Muhurta | 08:30–09:22, 23:20–00:04 (12.09) |
| Varjyam | 19:47–21:16 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 06:19–12:21, 17:03–18:10
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 06:19–12:21, 17:03–18:10 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average 06:19–12:21, 17:03–18:10 |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 06:19–15:07, 17:03–18:10 |
Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Punarvasu until 12:19, Pushya from 12:19; tithi Krishna-ekadashi; lagna Simha 05:53, Kanya 06:19, Tula 09:19, Vrischika 12:21, Dhanu 15:07, Makara 17:03, Kumbha 18:10, Mina 18:55
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Punarvasu (until 12:19) — strength of spirit (bravery, resilience); Pushya (from 12:19) — increase in wealth; Tuesday — harm to longevity.
Cautions:
- Ekadashi: by custom, those who fast on this day do not cut their hair or shave.
- Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Ordinary day · score S = −1
Auspicious and inauspicious factors are balanced: a day for routine matters; important matters are best timed for favourable days.
+1 Pushya 12:19–05:55 (12.09)+1 Anandadi: Sthira 05:53–12:19+1 Yoga Variyana 05:53–11:560 Chaturmasya0 Pitru Paksha−1 Yoga Parigha 11:56–22:26−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:53–22:26
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Best day — Pushya, Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi); auspicious time — until 10:42 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 | Raudra (No. 54) · Shaka 1782 · Vikram 1917 more |
| Period | Pitru Paksha · Chaturmasya; shraddha for those who departed on tithi Krishna-dvadashi |
| Festivals | Pradosha Vrat |
At sunrise 05:55
| Tithi | 12Krishna-dvadashi (Bhadra, Sun (Ravi)) · until 19:47 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Pushya, pada 4 (light, Brhaspati, Saturn) · until 10:42 more |
| Yoga | Parigha (“bolt, barrier”, inauspicious) · until 08:56 more |
| Karana | Kaulava (movable) · until 09:11 more |
| Vara | Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Karka (Cancer) |
Changes during the day
| from 08:56 | yoga Shiva |
|---|---|
| from 09:11 | karana Taitila |
| from 10:42 | nakshatra Ashlesha |
| from 19:47 | tithi Krishna-trayodashi |
| from 19:47 | karana Gara |
| from 05:25 (13.09) | yoga Siddha |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 05:17 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 05:55 |
| Noon | 12:25 |
| Sunset | 18:54 |
| End of twilight | 19:32 |
| Moonrise | 01:23 |
| Moonset | 17:40 |
| Day length | 12 h 59 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 7, average — 6, bad — 0
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 10:42 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Pushya (05:55–10:42) is good for sowing.
Festivals and periods
Pradosha Vrat · Shiva
A fast dedicated to Shiva on the thirteenth lunar day (Trayodashi) of both halves of the month. The decisive time is the evening twilight (Pradosha), when, according to legend, Shiva dances on Mount Kailash: in the evening Shiva Puja and abhisheka of the lingam are performed.
Rule: pradosha vyapini: 3 muhurtas after sunset, 19:47–21:07
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
- Pitru Paksha — shraddha for those who departed on tithi Krishna-dvadashi
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:55–19:47
Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 10:42–19:47 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 19:47–05:57 (13.09)
Anandadi: Matanga 05:55–10:42 Anandadi: Rakshasa 10:42–05:57 (13.09)
- Gandanta (nakshatra): 03:06–13:52 (13.09)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 04:27–05:11 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:35–15:27 |
| Godhuli | 18:54–19:17 |
| Pradosha | 18:54–21:07 |
| Nishitha | 00:04–00:48 (13.09) |
| Amrita Kalam | 04:44–06:14 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 12:25–14:02 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 07:32–09:10 |
| Gulika Kalam | 10:47–12:25 |
| Dur Muhurta | 11:59–12:51 |
| Varjyam | 22:20–23:47 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: good 06:15–10:42
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | good 06:15–10:42 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | good 06:15–10:42 |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 05:55–15:03, 17:00–18:06 |
Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Pushya until 10:42, Ashlesha from 10:42; tithi Krishna-dvadashi; lagna Simha 05:55, Kanya 06:15, Tula 09:15, Vrischika 12:17, Dhanu 15:03, Makara 17:00, Kumbha 18:06, Mina 18:51
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Pushya (until 10:42) — increase in wealth; Ashlesha (from 10:42) — physical affliction (suffering); Wednesday — favour of the authorities.
Cautions:
- Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Best day · score S = +5
The total of auspicious factors is high and there are no prohibitions: suitable for important undertakings.
Auspicious time ends by 10:42
+2 Pushya 05:55–10:42+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:55–19:47+1 Anandadi: Matanga 05:55–10:42+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Yoga Shiva 08:56–05:25 (13.09)0 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 10:42–19:47 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Chaturmasya0 Pitru Paksha−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 10:42–05:57 (13.09)−1 Anandadi: Rakshasa 10:42–05:57 (13.09)
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Ordinary day — pros: Yoga Siddha, Auspicious weekday; cons: Fierce or sharp nakshatra, Gandanta 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 | Raudra (No. 54) · Shaka 1782 · Vikram 1917 more |
| Period | Pitru Paksha · Chaturmasya; shraddha for those who departed on tithi Krishna-trayodashi, Krishna-chaturdashi |
| Festivals | Masik Shivaratri · Ghata Chaturdashi (Shastrahata Shraddha) |
At sunrise 05:57
| Tithi | 13Krishna-trayodashi (Jaya, God of Love) · until 16:35 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Ashlesha, pada 4 (sharp, Naga - the lord of snakes (Sharpa), Mercury) · until 08:30 more Gandamula |
| Yoga | Siddha (“perfected, accomplished”, auspicious) · until 01:30 (14.09) more |
| Karana | Gara (movable) · until 06:15 more |
| Vara | Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Karka (Cancer) |
Changes during the day
| from 06:15 | karana Vanija |
|---|---|
| from 08:30 | nakshatra Magha |
| from 16:35 | tithi Krishna-chaturdashi |
| from 16:35 | karana Vishti |
| from 01:30 (14.09) | yoga Sadhya |
| from 02:50 (14.09) | karana Shakuni |
| from 05:50 (14.09) | nakshatra Purva-Phalguni |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 05:19 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 05:57 |
| Noon | 12:25 |
| Sunset | 18:52 |
| End of twilight | 19:29 |
| Moonrise | 02:59 |
| Moonset | 17:54 |
| Day length | 12 h 55 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 08:30 | from 16:35 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Magha (08:30–18:52) is good for sowing, for root crops.
- Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 16:35–18:52: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
- Krishna-chaturdashi 16:35–18:52: according to the Kalaprakashika, ploughing on Chaturdashi puts the owner’s life in danger.
Festivals and periods
Masik Shivaratri · Shiva
The monthly “night of Shiva” — the fourteenth day of the waning Moon. Devotees fast, keep vigil through the night and perform abhisheka of the lingam at midnight (Nishitha).
Rule: nishitha vyapini: midnight, 00:03–00:48 (14.09)
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
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, 13:42–16:17
the tithi does not cover the decisive time on either day — the day it begins is chosen
- Pitru Paksha — shraddha for those who departed on tithi Krishna-trayodashi, Krishna-chaturdashi
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 16:35–05:59 (14.09)
Anandadi: Amrita 05:57–08:30 Anandadi: Musala 08:30–05:50 (14.09) Anandadi: Gada 05:50–05:59 (14.09)
- Bhadra on earth: 16:35–02:50 (14.09); Bhadra Mukha 16:35–18:17; Bhadra Puchha 01:46–02:47 (14.09)
- Gandanta (nakshatra): 03:06–13:52
- Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Ashlesha
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 | 00:03–00:48 (14.09) |
| Amrita Kalam | 07:03–08:30, 03:42–05:07 (14.09) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 14:01–15:38 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 05:57–07:34 |
| Gulika Kalam | 09:11–10:47 |
| Dur Muhurta | 10:15–11:07, 15:25–16:17 |
| Varjyam | 19:10–20:35 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 06:11–12:13
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | average 06:11–12:13 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average 06:11–12:13 |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 06:11–14:59, 16:56–18:02 |
Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Ashlesha until 08:30, Magha from 08:30; tithi Krishna-trayodashi until 16:35, Krishna-chaturdashi from 16:35; lagna Simha 05:57, Kanya 06:11, Tula 09:11, Vrischika 12:13, Dhanu 14:59, Makara 16:56, Kumbha 18:02, Mina 18:47
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Ashlesha (until 08:30) — physical affliction (suffering); Magha (from 08:30) — loss of property; Thursday — success.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Krishna-chaturdashi 16:35–18:52: a Rikta and Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
- Bhadra on earth 16:35–18:52: 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:
- The Muhurta Chintamani warns: whoever shaves in Magha nakshatra 4 times a year puts their life in danger — frequent haircuts in this nakshatra are best avoided.
- Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Ordinary day · score S = −1
Auspicious and inauspicious factors are balanced: a day for routine matters; important matters are best timed for favourable days.
+2 Yoga Siddha 05:57–01:30 (14.09)+1 Auspicious weekday0 Anandadi: Amrita 05:57–08:300 Chaturmasya0 Pitru Paksha0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 16:35–05:59 (14.09)−1 Krishna Chaturdashi 16:35–05:59 (14.09)−1 Bhadra on earth 16:35–02:50 (14.09)−1 Anandadi: Musala 08:30–05:50 (14.09)−1 Gandanta 05:57–13:52−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 05:57–08:30
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Avoid starting important matters — Krishna Chaturdashi, Sankranti day 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 | Raudra (No. 54) · Shaka 1782 · Vikram 1917 more |
| Period | Pitru Paksha · Chaturmasya; shraddha for those who departed on tithi Amavasya |
| Festivals | Mahalaya, Sarva Pitru Amavasya · Kanya Sankranti (Vishwakarma Puja) |
At sunrise 05:59
| Tithi | 14Krishna-chaturdashi (Rikta, Kali) · until 12:59 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Purva-Phalguni, pada 1 (fierce, Bhaga (Share, Distributor) - god of wealth and family, Venus) · until 02:52 (15.09) more |
| Yoga | Sadhya (“attainable, amenable”, auspicious) · until 21:19 more |
| Karana | Shakuni (fixed, inauspicious) · until 12:59 more |
| Vara | Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Simha (Leo) |
Changes during the day
| from 12:59 | tithi Amavasya |
|---|---|
| from 12:59 | karana Chatushpada |
| from 21:19 | yoga Shubha |
| from 23:05 | karana Naga |
| from 02:52 (15.09) | nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 05:21 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 05:59 |
| Noon | 12:25 |
| Sunset | 18:49 |
| End of twilight | 19:27 |
| Moonrise | 04:36 |
| Moonset | 18:05 |
| Day length | 12 h 50 min |
Sky
| Kanya Sankranti | 16:31 — the Sun enters Kanya (Virgo) |
|---|
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 0, average — 6, bad — 7
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 12:59 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Phalguni (05:59–18:49) is good for root crops.
- Shakuni 05:59–12:59: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it (it is suitable for sowing).
- Chatushpada 12:59–18:49: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
- Krishna-chaturdashi 05:59–12:59: according to the Kalaprakashika, ploughing on Chaturdashi puts the owner’s life in danger.
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, 13:41–16:15
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
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, 16:31–18:49
on the day the Sun enters the sign
- Pitru Paksha — shraddha for those who departed on tithi Amavasya
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 05:59–02:52 (15.09)
Anandadi: Siddhi 05:59–02:52 (15.09) Anandadi: Shubha 02:52–06:01 (15.09)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 04:30–05:14 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 11:58–12:50 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:32–15:24 |
| Godhuli | 18:49–19:12 |
| Pradosha | 18:49–21:03 |
| Nishitha | 00:03–00:47 (15.09) |
| Amrita Kalam | 21:15–22:39 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 10:48–12:24 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 15:37–17:13 |
| Gulika Kalam | 07:35–09:11 |
| Dur Muhurta | 08:33–09:24, 12:50–13:41 |
| Varjyam | 12:50–14:15 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | no suitable window — see the prohibitions below |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | no suitable window — see the prohibitions below |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 06:07–14:55, 16:52–17:58 |
Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Purva-Phalguni; tithi Krishna-chaturdashi until 12:59, Amavasya from 12:59; lagna Simha 05:59, Kanya 06:07, Tula 09:07, Vrischika 12:09, Dhanu 14:55, Makara 16:52, Kumbha 17:58, Mina 18:43
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Purva-Phalguni — ill health; Friday — universal respect.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Krishna-chaturdashi 05:59–12:59: a Rikta and Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
- Amavasya 12:59–18:49: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
- Sankranti at 16:31 — a Parva day: no haircuts or shaving on this day (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Cautions:
- Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
- Friday: B. V. Raman advises against cutting nails (the rating above is the site’s summary, which uses the same weekdays for nails as for haircuts, so Friday counts as auspicious).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Avoid starting important matters · score S = −1
There is a mild prohibition (Amavasya, Krishna Chaturdashi, Bhadra on earth, Vyatipata, Vaidhriti, kshaya tithi, Sankranti, Ashubha Yoga) or the total score is -3 or lower: the day is unfavourable for important new matters, but suitable for fasting, prayer and everyday work.
Avoid starting important matters: Krishna Chaturdashi, Sankranti day
+1 Anandadi: Siddhi 05:59–02:52 (15.09)+1 Yoga Sadhya 05:59–21:19+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 05:59–02:52 (15.09)0 Chaturmasya0 Pitru Paksha−1 Sankranti day−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 05:59–02:52 (15.09)−3 Krishna Chaturdashi 05:59–12:59
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Avoid starting important matters — Amavasya, Kshaya tithi |
|---|---|
| Month | Bhadrapada (amanta) · Ashwina (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Raudra (No. 54) · Shaka 1782 · Vikram 1917 more |
| Period | Chaturmasya |
| Festivals | Shani Amavasya · Bhadrapada Amavasya |
At sunrise 06:01
| Tithi | 30Amavasya (Purna, Pitris (ancestors)) · until 09:09 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Uttara-Phalguni, pada 1 (fixed, Aryaman (Lord of Hospitality), Sun) · until 23:47 more |
| Yoga | Shubha (“goodness, happiness”, auspicious) · until 16:59 more |
| Karana | Naga (fixed, inauspicious) · until 09:09 more |
| Vara | Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Kanya (Virgo), Moon: Simha (Leo) |
Changes during the day
| from 09:09 | tithi Shukla-pratipat (kshaya: not present at any sunrise) |
|---|---|
| from 09:09 | karana Kimstughna |
| from 16:59 | yoga Shukla |
| from 19:12 | karana Bava |
| from 23:47 | nakshatra Hasta |
| from 05:16 (16.09) | tithi Shukla-dvitya |
| from 05:16 (16.09) | karana Balava |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 05:23 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 06:01 |
| Noon | 12:24 |
| Sunset | 18:47 |
| End of twilight | 19:24 |
| Moonrise | 06:12 |
| Moonset | 18:16 |
| Day length | 12 h 45 min |
Sky
| New moon (Amavasya) | 09:09 |
|---|
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 0, average — 12, bad — 1
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 09:09 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Phalguni (06:01–18:47) is good for sowing.
- Naga 06:01–09:09: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
- Kimstughna 09:09–18:47: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Festivals and periods
Shani Amavasya · Shani (Saturn)
A new moon on a Saturday — the best day to propitiate Shani: oil lamps, charity of black sesame and oil, worship of Hanuman.
Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 12:59 (14.09)–09:09
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 12:59 (14.09)–09:09
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Yamaghanta 23:47–06:03 (16.09)
Anandadi: Utpata 06:01–23:47 Anandadi: Mrityu 23:47–06:03 (16.09)
- Gandanta (tithi): 08:49–09:29
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 04:31–05:16 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 11:58–12:49 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:31–15:22 |
| Godhuli | 18:47–19:09 |
| Pradosha | 18:47–21:02 |
| Nishitha | 00:02–00:47 (16.09) |
| Amrita Kalam | 17:30–18:54 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 09:12–10:48 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 13:59–15:35 |
| Gulika Kalam | 06:01–07:36 |
| Dur Muhurta | 06:01–06:52, 06:52–07:43 |
| Varjyam | 09:08–10:32 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 09:09–12:05, 16:48–17:55
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | average 09:09–12:05, 16:48–17:55 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average 09:09–12:05, 16:48–17:55 |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 06:03–14:51, 16:48–17:55 |
Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni; tithi Amavasya until 09:09, Shukla-pratipat from 09:09; lagna Simha 06:01, Kanya 06:03, Tula 09:04, Vrischika 12:05, Dhanu 14:51, Makara 16:48, Kumbha 17:55, Mina 18:39
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Uttara-Phalguni — destruction of all diseases; Saturday — decline of physical strength.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Amavasya 06:01–09:09: 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 = −6
There is a mild prohibition (Amavasya, Krishna Chaturdashi, Bhadra on earth, Vyatipata, Vaidhriti, kshaya tithi, Sankranti, Ashubha Yoga) or the total score is -3 or lower: the day is unfavourable for important new matters, but suitable for fasting, prayer and everyday work.
Avoid starting important matters: Amavasya, Kshaya tithi
+2 Yoga Shubha 06:01–16:59+1 Auspicious nakshatra 06:01–23:470 Chaturmasya−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−2 Kshaya tithi−3 Amavasya 06:01–09:09−3 Anandadi: Utpata 06:01–23:47
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Best day — Amrita Siddhi Yoga, Anandadi: Manasa Adhika Masa: not for weddings, housewarmings or major new undertakings; good for spiritual practice. |
|---|---|
| Month | Adhika Ashwina (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Raudra (No. 54) · Shaka 1782 · Vikram 1917 more |
| Period | Adhika Masa · Chaturmasya |
At sunrise 06:03
| Tithi | 2Shukla-dvitya (Bhadra, Vidhatr) · until 01:30 (17.09) more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Hasta, pada 2 (light, Savitar (Animating, Awakening), Moon) · until 20:46 more |
| Yoga | Shukla (“bright, pure”, auspicious) · until 12:40 more |
| Karana | Balava (movable) · until 15:21 more |
| Vara | Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Kanya (Virgo), Moon: Kanya (Virgo) |
Changes during the day
| from 12:40 | yoga Brahma |
|---|---|
| from 15:21 | karana Kaulava |
| from 20:46 | nakshatra Chitra |
| from 01:30 (17.09) | tithi Shukla-tritya |
| from 01:30 (17.09) | karana Taitila |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 05:25 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 06:03 |
| Noon | 12:24 |
| Sunset | 18:44 |
| End of twilight | 19:21 |
| Moonrise | 07:50 |
| Moonset | 18:28 |
| Day length | 12 h 41 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 3, average — 10, bad — 0
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise |
|---|
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 (06:03–18:44) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Festivals and periods
- Adhika Masa
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Amrita Siddhi Yoga 06:03–20:46 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 06:03–20:46 Dwipushkar Yoga 20:46–01:30 (17.09)
Anandadi: Manasa 06:03–20:46 Anandadi: Padma 20:46–06:05 (17.09)
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.
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 04:32–05:18 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 11:58–12:49 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:30–15:21 |
| Godhuli | 18:44–19:07 |
| Pradosha | 18:44–21:00 |
| Nishitha | 00:02–00:47 (17.09) |
| Amrita Kalam | 15:31–16:55 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 17:09–18:44 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 12:23–13:58 |
| Gulika Kalam | 15:34–17:09 |
| Dur Muhurta | 17:02–17:53 |
| Varjyam | 07:07–08:31, 03:52–05:17 (17.09) |
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 06:03–12:01, 16:44–17:51 |
| Bathing, washing hair | average throughout the daytime |
Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Hasta; tithi Shukla-dvitya; lagna Kanya 06:03, Tula 09:00, Vrischika 12:01, Dhanu 14:48, Makara 16:44, Kumbha 17:51, Mina 18:35
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Hasta — imparting radiance (to the person); Sunday — physical well-being.
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.
+4 Amrita Siddhi Yoga 06:03–20:46+1 Anandadi: Manasa 06:03–20:46+1 Auspicious nakshatra 06:03–20:46+1 Yoga Shukla 06:03–12:40+1 Auspicious tithi 06:03–01:30 (17.09)0 Adhika Masa0 Chaturmasya0 Dwipushkar Yoga 20:46–01:30 (17.09)
| Summary | Ordinary day — pros: Yoga Brahma, Auspicious nakshatra; cons: Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra), Anandadi: Mudgara Adhika Masa: not for weddings, housewarmings or major new undertakings; good for spiritual practice. |
|---|---|
| Month | Adhika Ashwina (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Raudra (No. 54) · Shaka 1782 · Vikram 1917 more |
| Period | Adhika Masa · Chaturmasya |
| Festivals | Chandra Darshan |
At sunrise 06:05
| Tithi | 3Shukla-tritya (Jaya, Vishnu) · until 22:04 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Chitra, pada 2 (soft, Tvashtri (Heavenly Architect) or Vishwakarma (Vastu God), Mars) · until 18:03 more |
| Yoga | Brahma (“Brahma, sacred knowledge”, auspicious) · until 08:31 more |
| Karana | Taitila (movable) · until 11:44 more |
| Vara | Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Kanya (Virgo), Moon: Kanya (Virgo) |
Changes during the day
| from 08:31 | yoga Indra |
|---|---|
| from 11:44 | karana Gara |
| from 18:03 | nakshatra Swati |
| from 22:04 | tithi Shukla-chaturti |
| from 22:04 | karana Vanija |
| from 04:41 (18.09) | yoga Vaidhriti |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 05:27 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 06:05 |
| Noon | 12:24 |
| Sunset | 18:41 |
| End of twilight | 19:18 |
| Moonrise | 09:27 |
| Moonset | 18:42 |
| Day length | 12 h 36 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 18:03 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Chitra (06:05–18:03) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Swati (18:03–18:41) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Festivals and periods
Chandra Darshan · Chandra (the Moon)
The first evening after the new moon, when the thin lunar crescent becomes visible. People look at the young Moon, offer it water and pray for well-being; some fast until it appears.
Rule: first visible lunar crescent, 18:41
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: 18:41
- Adhika Masa
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Ravi Yoga 18:03–06:06 (18.09)
Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 06:05–18:03
Anandadi: Chhatra 18:03–06:06 (18.09) Anandadi: Mudgara 06:05–18:03
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 (18.09) |
| Amrita Kalam | 12:22–13:47 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 07:39–09:14 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 10:48–12:23 |
| Gulika Kalam | 13:58–15:32 |
| Dur Muhurta | 12:48–13:39, 15:19–16:10 |
| Varjyam | 23:07–00:34 (18.09) |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: good 06:05–11:57, 16:40–17:47
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 06:05–11:57, 16:40–17:47 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | good 06:05–11:57, 16:40–17:47 |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 06:05–14:44, 16:40–17:47 |
Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Chitra until 18:03, Swati from 18:03; tithi Shukla-tritya; lagna Kanya 06:05, Tula 08:56, Vrischika 11:57, Dhanu 14:44, Makara 16:40, Kumbha 17:47, Mina 18:31
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Chitra (until 18:03) — improvement of well-being; Swati (from 18:03) — relief from all suffering; Monday — clear, bright complexion.
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Ordinary day · score S = +1
Auspicious and inauspicious factors are balanced: a day for routine matters; important matters are best timed for favourable days.
+2 Yoga Brahma 06:05–08:31+1 Auspicious nakshatra 06:05–18:03+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 06:05–22:040 Ravi Yoga 18:03–06:06 (18.09)0 Anandadi: Chhatra 18:03–06:06 (18.09)0 Adhika Masa0 Chaturmasya−1 Anandadi: Mudgara 06:05–18:03−3 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 06:05–18:03
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Avoid starting important matters — Vaidhriti, Vishti (Bhadra) Adhika Masa: not for weddings, housewarmings or major new undertakings; good for spiritual practice. |
|---|---|
| Month | Adhika Ashwina (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Raudra (No. 54) · Shaka 1782 · Vikram 1917 more |
| Period | Adhika Masa · Chaturmasya |
| Festivals | Vinayaka Chaturthi |
At sunrise 06:06
| Tithi | 4Shukla-chaturti (Rikta, Yama) · until 19:06 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Swati, pada 3 (movable, Waiu (Wind), Rahu) · until 15:46 more |
| Yoga | Vaidhriti (“without support, discord”, inauspicious) · until 01:18 (19.09) more |
| Karana | Vanija (movable) · until 08:31 more |
| Vara | Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Kanya (Virgo), Moon: Tula (Libra) |
Changes during the day
| from 08:31 | karana Vishti |
|---|---|
| from 15:46 | nakshatra Vishakha |
| from 19:06 | tithi Shukla-panchami |
| from 19:06 | karana Bava |
| from 01:18 (19.09) | yoga Vishkambha |
| from 05:51 (19.09) | karana Balava |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 05:29 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 06:06 |
| Noon | 12:23 |
| Sunset | 18:39 |
| End of twilight | 19:16 |
| Moonrise | 11:04 |
| Moonset | 19:01 |
| Day length | 12 h 32 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 1, average — 3, bad — 9
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 15:46 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Swati (06:06–15:46) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Vishakha (15:46–18:39) is good for sowing, for root crops.
- Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 08:31–18:39: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Festivals and periods
Vinayaka Chaturthi · Ganesha
The monthly Chaturthi of Ganesha in the bright half of the month. Puja is performed at noon (Madhyahna); in the evening of this day devotees do not look at the Moon.
Rule: madhyahna vyapini: midday (the 3rd fifth of the daytime), 11:07–13:38
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
- Adhika Masa
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Ravi Yoga 06:06–15:46
Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 19:06–06:08 (19.09)
Anandadi: Dhwaja 06:06–15:46 Anandadi: Shrivatsa 15:46–06:08 (19.09)
- Bhadra in the netherworld: 08:31–19:06; Bhadra Mukha 08:35–10:20; Bhadra Puchha 18:03–19:06
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 04:35–05:21 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 11:58–12:48 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:28–15:18 |
| Godhuli | 18:39–19:02 |
| Pradosha | 18:39–20:57 |
| Nishitha | 00:01–00:47 (19.09) |
| Amrita Kalam | 07:48–09:15, 05:55–07:25 (19.09) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 15:31–17:05 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 09:15–10:49 |
| Gulika Kalam | 12:23–13:57 |
| Dur Muhurta | 08:37–09:27, 23:15–00:01 (19.09) |
| Varjyam | 20:59–22:29 |
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 06:06–14:40 |
Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Swati until 15:46, Vishakha from 15:46; tithi Shukla-chaturti; lagna Kanya 06:06, Tula 08:52, Vrischika 11:53, Dhanu 14:40, Makara 16:36, Kumbha 17:43, Mina 18:27
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Swati (until 15:46) — relief from all suffering; Vishakha (from 15:46) — loss of money; Tuesday — harm to longevity.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Shukla-chaturti 06:06–18:39: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
- Vaidhriti 06:06–18:39: 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 = −4
There is a mild prohibition (Amavasya, Krishna Chaturdashi, Bhadra on earth, Vyatipata, Vaidhriti, kshaya tithi, Sankranti, Ashubha Yoga) or the total score is -3 or lower: the day is unfavourable for important new matters, but suitable for fasting, prayer and everyday work.
Avoid starting important matters: Vaidhriti
+2 Ravi Yoga 06:06–15:46+1 Anandadi: Dhwaja 06:06–15:46+1 Auspicious nakshatra 06:06–15:460 Adhika Masa0 Chaturmasya−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−2 Rikta tithi 06:06–19:06−2 Vishti (Bhadra) 08:31–19:06−3 Vaidhriti 06:06–01:18 (19.09)
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Best day — Amrita Siddhi Yoga, Anandadi: Prajapati; auspicious time — after 14:07 Adhika Masa: not for weddings, housewarmings or major new undertakings; good for spiritual practice. |
|---|---|
| Month | Adhika Ashwina (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Raudra (No. 54) · Shaka 1782 · Vikram 1917 more |
| Period | Adhika Masa · Chaturmasya |
| Festivals | Skanda Shashti |
At sunrise 06:08
| Tithi | 5Shukla-panchami (Purna, Soma) · until 16:47 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Vishakha, pada 3 (mixed, Indra and Agni, Jupiter) · until 14:07 more |
| Yoga | Vishkambha (“prop, bolt”, inauspicious) · until 22:28 more |
| Karana | Balava (movable) · until 16:47 more |
| Vara | Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Kanya (Virgo), Moon: Tula (Libra) |
Changes during the day
| from 14:07 | nakshatra Anuradha |
|---|---|
| from 16:47 | tithi Shukla-shashti |
| from 16:47 | karana Kaulava |
| from 22:28 | yoga Priti |
| from 03:54 (20.09) | karana Taitila |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 05:31 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 06:08 |
| Noon | 12:23 |
| Sunset | 18:36 |
| End of twilight | 19:13 |
| Moonrise | 12:37 |
| Moonset | 19:27 |
| Day length | 12 h 27 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 5, average — 8, bad — 0
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 14:07 | from 16:47 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Vishakha (06:08–14:07) is good for sowing, for root crops.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Anuradha (14:07–18:36) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Festivals and periods
Skanda Shashti · Skanda (Murugan, Kartikeya)
The sixth day of the waxing Moon is dedicated to Skanda (Murugan, Kartikeya), the son of Shiva. Devotees fast and worship Murugan; the day is especially revered in South India.
Rule: the tithi begins between sunrise and sunset, 16:47–06:10 (20.09)
the tithi begins between sunrise and sunset
- Adhika Masa
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Amrita Siddhi Yoga 14:07–06:10 (20.09) Ravi Yoga 14:07–06:10 (20.09) Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 14:07–06:10 (20.09)
Anandadi: Prajapati 06:08–14:07 Anandadi: Saumya 14:07–06:10 (20.09)
- Gandanta (tithi): 16:25–17:09
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 04:36–05:22 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:27–15:17 |
| Godhuli | 18:36–18:59 |
| Pradosha | 18:36–20:55 |
| Nishitha | 00:00–00:46 (20.09) |
| Amrita Kalam | 05:55–07:25, 03:12–04:44 (20.09) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 12:22–13:56 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 07:42–09:15 |
| Gulika Kalam | 10:49–12:22 |
| Dur Muhurta | 11:57–12:47 |
| Varjyam | 17:58–19:30 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 06:08–17:39
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | average 06:08–17:39 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average 06:08–17:39 |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 14:07–14:36, 16:32–17:39 |
Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Vishakha until 14:07, Anuradha from 14:07; tithi Shukla-panchami until 16:47, Shukla-shashti from 16:47; lagna Kanya 06:08, Tula 08:48, Vrischika 11:49, Dhanu 14:36, Makara 16:32, Kumbha 17:39, Mina 18:23
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Vishakha (until 14:07) — loss of money; Anuradha (from 14:07) — loss of money. In general Anuradha is favourable, but not for the very first shaving, cutting or trimming of hair (“vapanam”); Wednesday — favour of the authorities.
Cautions:
- The Muhurta Chintamani warns: whoever shaves in Anuradha nakshatra 3 times a year puts their life in danger — frequent haircuts in this nakshatra are best avoided.
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Best day · score S = +6
The total of auspicious factors is high and there are no prohibitions: suitable for important undertakings.
Auspicious time begins after 14:07
+1 Amrita Siddhi Yoga 14:07–06:10 (20.09)+1 Anandadi: Prajapati 06:08–14:07+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 06:08–16:47+1 Ravi Yoga 14:07–06:10 (20.09)0 Auspicious nakshatra 14:07–06:10 (20.09)0 Adhika Masa0 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.
| Summary | Best day — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Ravi Yoga; auspicious time — until 13:12 Adhika Masa: not for weddings, housewarmings or major new undertakings; good for spiritual practice. |
|---|---|
| Month | Adhika Ashwina (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Raudra (No. 54) · Shaka 1782 · Vikram 1917 more |
| Period | Adhika Masa · Chaturmasya |
At sunrise 06:10
| Tithi | 6Shukla-shashti (Nanda, Kartikeya) · until 15:13 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Anuradha, pada 3 (soft, Mitra (Friend), Saturn) · until 13:12 more |
| Yoga | Priti (“love, affection”, auspicious) · until 20:15 more |
| Karana | Taitila (movable) · until 15:13 more |
| Vara | Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Kanya (Virgo), Moon: Vrischika (Scorpio) |
Changes during the day
| from 13:12 | nakshatra Jyestha |
|---|---|
| from 15:13 | tithi Shukla-saptami |
| from 15:13 | karana Gara |
| from 20:15 | yoga Ayushman |
| from 02:44 (21.09) | karana Vanija |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 05:33 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 06:10 |
| Noon | 12:22 |
| Sunset | 18:33 |
| End of twilight | 19:10 |
| Moonrise | 14:00 |
| Moonset | 20:07 |
| Day length | 12 h 23 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 9, average — 1, bad — 3
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 13:12 | from 15:13 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Anuradha (06:10–13:12) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Jyestha (13:12–18:33) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Festivals and periods
- Adhika Masa
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Ravi Yoga 06:10–13:12 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 06:10–13:12
Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:10–15:13
Anandadi: Ananda 06:10–13:12 Anandadi: Kaladanda 13:12–06:12 (21.09)
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 (21.09) |
| Amrita Kalam | 04:19–05:55 (21.09) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 13:55–15:28 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 06:10–07:43 |
| Gulika Kalam | 09:16–10:49 |
| Dur Muhurta | 10:18–11:08, 15:15–16:05 |
| Varjyam | 18:46–20:22 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 06:10–11:45, 15:13–18:33
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 06:10–11:45, 15:13–18:33 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average 06:10–11:45, 15:13–18:33 |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 06:10–13:12 |
Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Anuradha until 13:12, Jyestha from 13:12; tithi Shukla-shashti until 15:13, Shukla-saptami from 15:13; lagna Kanya 06:10, Tula 08:44, Vrischika 11:45, Dhanu 14:32, Makara 16:28, Kumbha 17:35, Mina 18:19
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Anuradha (until 13:12) — loss of money. In general Anuradha is favourable, but not for the very first shaving, cutting or trimming of hair (“vapanam”); Jyestha (from 13:12) — loss (reduction) of landed property (real estate); Thursday — success.
Cautions:
- The Muhurta Chintamani warns: whoever shaves in Anuradha nakshatra 3 times a year puts their life in danger — frequent haircuts in this nakshatra are best avoided.
- Jyeshtha: favourable for shaving according to the Muhurta Chintamani and B. V. Raman (the rating above follows the Kalaprakashika, where it is avoided).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
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 13:12
+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 06:10–13:12+2 Ravi Yoga 06:10–13:12+1 Anandadi: Ananda 06:10–13:12+1 Auspicious nakshatra 06:10–13:12+1 Yoga Priti 06:10–20:15+1 Auspicious weekday0 Auspicious tithi 15:13–06:12 (21.09)0 Adhika Masa0 Chaturmasya0 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:10–15:13 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Anandadi: Kaladanda 13:12–06:12 (21.09)0 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 13:12–06:12 (21.09)
| Summary | Unfavourable day — many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower), Krakacha Yoga Adhika Masa: not for weddings, housewarmings or major new undertakings; good for spiritual practice. |
|---|---|
| Month | Adhika Ashwina (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Raudra (No. 54) · Shaka 1782 · Vikram 1917 more |
| Period | Adhika Masa · Chaturmasya |
At sunrise 06:12
| Tithi | 7Shukla-saptami (Bhadra, Indra) · until 14:28 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Jyestha, pada 3 (sharp, Indra (Leader of the Gods), Mercury) · until 13:05 more Gandamula |
| Yoga | Ayushman (“long-lived”, auspicious) · until 18:42 more |
| Karana | Vanija (movable) · until 14:28 more |
| Vara | Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Kanya (Virgo), Moon: Vrischika (Scorpio) |
Changes during the day
| from 13:05 | nakshatra Mula |
|---|---|
| from 14:28 | tithi Shukla-ashtami |
| from 14:28 | karana Vishti |
| from 18:42 | yoga Saubhagya |
| from 02:24 (22.09) | karana Bava |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 05:35 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 06:12 |
| Noon | 12:22 |
| Sunset | 18:31 |
| End of twilight | 19:08 |
| Moonrise | 15:04 |
| Moonset | 21:02 |
| Day length | 12 h 18 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 4, average — 9, bad — 0
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 14:28 |
|---|
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, Jyestha (06:12–13:05) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Mula (13:05–18:31) is good for sowing, for root crops.
- Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 14:28–18:31: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Festivals and periods
- Adhika Masa
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 06:12–13:05 Krakacha Yoga 06:12–14:28 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:12–14:28 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 13:05–14:28 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 14:28–06:14 (22.09)
Anandadi: Chara 06:12–13:05 Anandadi: Sthira 13:05–06:14 (22.09)
- Bhadra in the netherworld: 14:28–02:24 (22.09); Bhadra Puchha 16:16–17:29; Bhadra Mukha 17:29–19:29
- Gandanta (nakshatra): 07:02–19:11
- Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Jyestha
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 04:39–05:26 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 11:57–12:46 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:25–15:14 |
| Godhuli | 18:31–18:54 |
| Pradosha | 18:31–20:51 |
| Nishitha | 23:59–00:46 (22.09) |
| Amrita Kalam | none on this day |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 10:49–12:22 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 15:26–16:58 |
| Gulika Kalam | 07:45–09:17 |
| Dur Muhurta | 08:40–09:29, 12:46–13:35 |
| Varjyam | none on this day |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 06:12–14:28
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | average 06:12–14:28 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average 06:12–14:28 |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 06:12–14:28, 16:24–17:31, 18:16–18:31 |
Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Jyestha until 13:05, Mula from 13:05; tithi Shukla-saptami until 14:28, Shukla-ashtami from 14:28; lagna Kanya 06:12, Tula 08:40, Vrischika 11:41, Dhanu 14:28, Makara 16:24, Kumbha 17:31, Mina 18:16
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Jyestha (until 13:05) — loss (reduction) of landed property (real estate); Mula (from 13:05) — ruin of the family; Friday — universal respect.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Shukla-ashtami 14:28–18:31: 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).
- 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
Unfavourable day · score S = −7
A strict prohibition (a visible eclipse; Visha Yoga of the weekday, tithi and nakshatra; Amrita Siddhi turned to poison; Yamaghanta; the Anandadi yoga Mrityu) or a total score of -7 or lower: any new undertakings are best postponed.
Strict prohibition: many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower)
+1 Anandadi: Chara 06:12–13:05+1 Yoga Ayushman 06:12–18:42+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 06:12–14:280 Adhika Masa0 Chaturmasya0 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 13:05–14:280 Ashtami 14:28–06:14 (22.09)0 Surya Dagdha tithi 14:28–06:14 (22.09)−1 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 14:28–06:14 (22.09)−1 Vishti (Bhadra) 14:28–02:24 (22.09)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 06:12–13:05−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:12–14:28−3 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 06:12–13:05−3 Krakacha Yoga 06:12–14:28
| Summary | Ordinary day — pros: Yoga Saubhagya, Ravi Yoga; cons: Fierce or sharp nakshatra, Surya Dagdha tithi Adhika Masa: not for weddings, housewarmings or major new undertakings; good for spiritual practice. |
|---|---|
| Month | Adhika Ashwina (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Raudra (No. 54) · Shaka 1782 · Vikram 1917 more |
| Period | Adhika Masa · Chaturmasya |
| Festivals | Masik Durgashtami |
At sunrise 06:14
| Tithi | 8Shukla-ashtami (Jaya, Vasus) · until 14:33 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Mula, pada 3 (sharp, Nirriti (Goddess of Destruction or Alakshmi), Ketu) · until 13:46 more Gandamula |
| Yoga | Saubhagya (“good fortune, marital happiness”, auspicious) · until 17:47 more |
| Karana | Bava (movable) · until 14:33 more |
| Vara | Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Kanya (Virgo), Moon: Dhanu (Sagittarius) |
Changes during the day
| from 13:46 | nakshatra Purva-Ashadha |
|---|---|
| from 14:33 | tithi Shukla-navami |
| from 14:33 | karana Balava |
| from 17:47 | yoga Shobhana |
| from 02:52 (23.09) | karana Kaulava |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 05:37 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 06:14 |
| Noon | 12:22 |
| Sunset | 18:28 |
| End of twilight | 19:05 |
| Moonrise | 15:49 |
| Moonset | 22:11 |
| Day length | 12 h 13 min |
Sky
| Autumnal equinox | 22:52 |
|---|
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 2, average — 8, bad — 3
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 13:46 | from 14:33 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Mula (06:14–13:46) is good for sowing, for root crops.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Ashadha (13:46–18:28) is good for root crops.
Festivals and periods
Masik Durgashtami · Durga
The monthly Ashtami of Durga — the eighth day of the waxing Moon. Devotees fast and perform Durga Puja for protection and strength.
Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 14:28 (21.09)–14:33
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
- Adhika Masa
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Ravi Yoga 13:46–06:16 (23.09) Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 14:33–06:16 (23.09)
Anandadi: Matanga 13:46–06:16 (23.09) Anandadi: Gada 06:14–13:46
- Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Mula
- Surya Dagdha tithi: Shukla-ashtami
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 (23.09) |
| Amrita Kalam | 07:11–08:50 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 09:18–10:49 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 13:53–15:25 |
| Gulika Kalam | 06:14–07:46 |
| Dur Muhurta | 06:14–07:03, 07:03–07:52 |
| Varjyam | 12:08–13:46, 23:57–01:39 (23.09) |
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 13:46–14:24, 16:20–17:27, 18:12–18:28 |
Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Mula until 13:46, Purva-Ashadha from 13:46; tithi Shukla-ashtami until 14:33, Shukla-navami from 14:33; lagna Kanya 06:14, Tula 08:36, Vrischika 11:37, Dhanu 14:24, Makara 16:20, Kumbha 17:27, Mina 18:12
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Mula (until 13:46) — ruin of the family; Purva-Ashadha (from 13:46) — ruin of the family; Saturday — decline of physical strength.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Shukla-ashtami 06:14–14:33: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
- Shukla-navami 14:33–18:28: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Ordinary day · score S = −2
Auspicious and inauspicious factors are balanced: a day for routine matters; important matters are best timed for favourable days.
+1 Yoga Saubhagya 06:14–17:47+1 Ravi Yoga 13:46–06:16 (23.09)+1 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 14:33–06:16 (23.09)0 Anandadi: Matanga 13:46–06:16 (23.09)0 Adhika Masa0 Chaturmasya−1 Ashtami 06:14–14:33−1 Anandadi: Gada 06:14–13:46−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Surya Dagdha tithi 06:14–14:33−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 06:14–13:46
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Ordinary day — pros: Ravi Yoga, Anandadi: Shubha; cons: Rikta tithi, Fierce or sharp nakshatra Adhika Masa: not for weddings, housewarmings or major new undertakings; good for spiritual practice. |
|---|---|
| Month | Adhika Ashwina (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Raudra (No. 54) · Shaka 1782 · Vikram 1917 more |
| Period | Adhika Masa · Chaturmasya |
At sunrise 06:16
| Tithi | 9Shukla-navami (Rikta, Serpent (Naga)) · until 15:23 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Purva-Ashadha, pada 3 (fierce, Varuna, Venus) · until 15:13 more |
| Yoga | Shobhana (“splendid, beautiful”, auspicious) · until 17:27 more |
| Karana | Kaulava (movable) · until 15:23 more |
| Vara | Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Kanya (Virgo), Moon: Dhanu (Sagittarius) |
Changes during the day
| from 15:13 | nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha |
|---|---|
| from 15:23 | tithi Shukla-dashami |
| from 15:23 | karana Taitila |
| from 17:27 | yoga Atiganda |
| from 04:04 (24.09) | karana Gara |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 05:39 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 06:16 |
| Noon | 12:21 |
| Sunset | 18:25 |
| End of twilight | 19:02 |
| Moonrise | 16:18 |
| Moonset | 23:29 |
| Day length | 12 h 09 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 0, average — 3, bad — 10
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 15:13 | from 15:23 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Ashadha (06:16–15:13) is good for root crops.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Ashadha (15:13–18:25) is good for sowing.
Festivals and periods
- Adhika Masa
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Ravi Yoga all day Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 15:13–06:18 (24.09)
Anandadi: Shubha 06:16–15:13 Anandadi: Amrita 15:13–06:18 (24.09)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 04:42–05:29 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 11:57–12:45 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:22–15:11 |
| Godhuli | 18:25–18:49 |
| Pradosha | 18:25–20:48 |
| Nishitha | 23:58–00:46 (24.09) |
| Amrita Kalam | 10:07–11:49 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 16:54–18:25 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 12:21–13:52 |
| Gulika Kalam | 15:23–16:54 |
| Dur Muhurta | 16:48–17:37 |
| Varjyam | 23:54–01:38 (24.09) |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 15:23–18:25
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 15:23–18:25 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average 15:23–18:25 |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 06:16–14:20, 15:23–18:25 |
Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Purva-Ashadha until 15:13, Uttara-Ashadha from 15:13; tithi Shukla-navami until 15:23, Shukla-dashami from 15:23; lagna Kanya 06:16, Tula 08:32, Vrischika 11:33, Dhanu 14:20, Makara 16:16, Kumbha 17:23, Mina 18:08
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Purva-Ashadha (until 15:13) — ruin of the family; Uttara-Ashadha (from 15:13) — improved health; Sunday — physical well-being.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Shukla-navami 06:16–15:23: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Ordinary day · score S = +2
Auspicious and inauspicious factors are balanced: a day for routine matters; important matters are best timed for favourable days.
+2 Ravi Yoga all day+1 Anandadi: Shubha 06:16–15:13+1 Yoga Shobhana 06:16–17:27+1 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 15:13–06:18 (24.09)0 Auspicious nakshatra 15:13–06:18 (24.09)0 Auspicious tithi 15:23–06:18 (24.09)0 Adhika Masa0 Chaturmasya0 Yoga Atiganda 17:27–19:52−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 06:16–15:13−2 Rikta tithi 06:16–15:23
| Summary | Best day — Ravi Yoga, Auspicious nakshatra; auspicious time — until 16:53 Adhika Masa: not for weddings, housewarmings or major new undertakings; good for spiritual practice. |
|---|---|
| Month | Adhika Ashwina (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Raudra (No. 54) · Shaka 1782 · Vikram 1917 more |
| Period | Adhika Masa · Chaturmasya |
At sunrise 06:18
| Tithi | 10Shukla-dashami (Purna, Dharma) · until 16:53 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Uttara-Ashadha, pada 3 (fixed, Vishva-Deva (All Gods), Sun) · until 17:17 more |
| Yoga | Atiganda (“great danger”, inauspicious) · until 17:37 more |
| Karana | Gara (movable) · until 16:53 more |
| Vara | Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Kanya (Virgo), Moon: Makara (Capricorn) |
Changes during the day
| from 16:53 | tithi Shukla-ekadashi |
|---|---|
| from 16:53 | karana Vanija |
| from 17:17 | nakshatra Shravana |
| from 17:37 | yoga Sukarma |
| from 05:49 (25.09) | karana Vishti |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 05:41 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 06:18 |
| Noon | 12:21 |
| Sunset | 18:23 |
| End of twilight | 19:00 |
| Moonrise | 16:38 |
| Moonset | none |
| Day length | 12 h 04 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 9, average — 2, bad — 2
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 16:53 | from 17:17 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Ashadha (06:18–17:17) is good for sowing.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Shravana (17:17–18:23) is good for sowing.
Festivals and periods
- Adhika Masa
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Ravi Yoga 06:18–17:17 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 17:17–06:20 (25.09) Ravi Yoga 21:48–06:20 (25.09)
Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 16:53–06:20 (25.09) Krakacha Yoga 16:53–06:20 (25.09)
Anandadi: Siddhi 19:02–06:20 (25.09) Anandadi: Mrityu 06:18–10:43 Anandadi: Kana 10:43–19:02
- Bhadra in the netherworld: 05:49–18:52 (25.09); Bhadra Puchha 11:04–12:22 (25.09); Bhadra Mukha 12:22–14:32 (25.09)
- Gandanta (tithi): 16:27–17:19
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 (25.09) |
| Amrita Kalam | 10:20–12:04 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 07:49–09:19 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 10:50–12:21 |
| Gulika Kalam | 13:51–15:22 |
| Dur Muhurta | 12:45–13:33, 15:10–15:58 |
| Varjyam | 21:42–23:28 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: good 06:18–11:30, 16:12–17:19, 18:04–18:23
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 06:18–11:30, 16:12–17:19, 18:04–18:23 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails | good 06:18–11:30, 16:12–16:53 |
| Cutting toenails | good 06:18–11:30, 16:12–17:19, 18:04–18:23 |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 06:18–14:16, 16:12–17:19, 18:04–18:23 |
Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha until 17:17, Shravana from 17:17; tithi Shukla-dashami until 16:53, Shukla-ekadashi from 16:53; lagna Kanya 06:18, Tula 08:28, Vrischika 11:30, Dhanu 14:16, Makara 16:12, Kumbha 17:19, Mina 18:04
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Uttara-Ashadha (until 17:17) — improved health; Shravana (from 17:17) — bodily development (physical growth); Monday — clear, bright complexion.
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Best day · score S = +5
The total of auspicious factors is high and there are no prohibitions: suitable for important undertakings.
Auspicious time ends by 16:53
+2 Ravi Yoga 06:18–17:17+1 Auspicious nakshatra 06:18–17:17+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 06:18–16:530 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 17:17–06:20 (25.09)0 Yoga Sukarma 17:37–06:20 (25.09)0 Adhika Masa0 Anandadi: Mrityu 06:18–10:43 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Anandadi: Kana 10:43–19:02 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Chaturmasya0 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 16:53–06:20 (25.09) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Krakacha Yoga 16:53–06:20 (25.09)
| Summary | Ordinary day — pros: Ravi Yoga, Auspicious nakshatra; cons: Vishti (Bhadra), Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn) Adhika Masa: not for weddings, housewarmings or major new undertakings; good for spiritual practice. |
|---|---|
| Month | Adhika Ashwina (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Raudra (No. 54) · Shaka 1782 · Vikram 1917 more |
| Period | Adhika Masa · Chaturmasya |
| Festivals | Padmini Ekadashi (Kamala) |
At sunrise 06:20
| Tithi | 11Shukla-ekadashi (Nanda, Rudra) · until 18:52 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Shravana, pada 2 (movable, Shri Vishnu, Moon) · until 19:49 more |
| Yoga | Sukarma (“good deed”, auspicious) · until 18:09 more |
| Karana | Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 18:52 more |
| Vara | Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Kanya (Virgo), Moon: Makara (Capricorn) |
Changes during the day
| from 18:09 | yoga Dhriti |
|---|---|
| from 18:52 | tithi Shukla-dvadashi |
| from 18:52 | karana Bava |
| from 19:49 | nakshatra Dhanishtha |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 05:43 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 06:20 |
| Noon | 12:21 |
| Sunset | 18:20 |
| End of twilight | 18:57 |
| Moonrise | 16:52 |
| Moonset | 00:48 |
| Day length | 12 h 00 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 1, average — 10, bad — 2
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise |
|---|
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 (06:20–18:20) is good for sowing.
- Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 06:20–18:20: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Festivals and periods
Padmini Ekadashi (Kamala) · Purushottama (Vishnu)
The Ekadashi of the bright half of Adhika Masa — it occurs once every two or three years. Dedicated to Purushottama (Vishnu); fasting in the intercalary month is considered especially meritorious.
Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 16:53 (24.09)–18:52
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Parana (breaking the fast): 06:22–08:45 (26.09)
- Adhika Masa
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Ravi Yoga 06:20–19:49 Dwipushkar Yoga 19:49–06:22 (26.09)
Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:20–18:52
Anandadi: Lumbaka 06:20–19:49 Anandadi: Utpata 19:49–06:22 (26.09)
- Bhadra in the netherworld: 05:49–18:52; Bhadra Puchha 11:04–12:22; Bhadra Mukha 12:22–14:32
Dwipushkar Yoga: The same combination of weekday (Sun, Tue or Sat) and Bhadra tithi (2, 7 or 12), but with the nakshatra Mrigashirsha, Chitra or Dhanishtha. The result repeats twice: good for acquisitions, bad for losses, loans and funerals.
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 04:44–05:32 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 11:56–12:44 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:20–15:08 |
| Godhuli | 18:20–18:44 |
| Pradosha | 18:20–20:45 |
| Nishitha | 23:57–00:45 (26.09) |
| Amrita Kalam | 08:19–10:05 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 15:20–16:50 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 09:20–10:50 |
| Gulika Kalam | 12:20–13:50 |
| Dur Muhurta | 08:44–09:32, 23:09–23:57 |
| Varjyam | 00:17–02:05 (26.09) |
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 06:20–11:26, 16:08–17:15, 18:00–18:20 |
| Cutting toenails | average throughout the daytime |
| Bathing, washing hair | average throughout the daytime |
Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Shravana; tithi Shukla-ekadashi; lagna Kanya 06:20, Tula 08:24, Vrischika 11:26, Dhanu 14:12, Makara 16:08, Kumbha 17:15, Mina 18:00
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Shravana — bodily development (physical growth); Tuesday — harm to longevity.
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 = +1
Auspicious and inauspicious factors are balanced: a day for routine matters; important matters are best timed for favourable days.
+2 Ravi Yoga 06:20–19:49+1 Auspicious nakshatra 06:20–19:49+1 Yoga Sukarma 06:20–18:09+1 Auspicious tithi 06:20–18:520 Adhika Masa0 Chaturmasya0 Dwipushkar Yoga 19:49–06:22 (26.09)0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:20–18:52 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Anandadi: Lumbaka 06:20–19:49−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−2 Vishti (Bhadra) 06:20–18:52
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Ordinary day — pros: Anandadi: Mitra, Auspicious nakshatra; cons: Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra), Panchaka Adhika Masa: not for weddings, housewarmings or major new undertakings; good for spiritual practice. |
|---|---|
| Month | Adhika Ashwina (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Raudra (No. 54) · Shaka 1782 · Vikram 1917 more |
| Period | Adhika Masa · Chaturmasya |
At sunrise 06:22
| Tithi | 12Shukla-dvadashi (Bhadra, Sun (Ravi)) · until 21:11 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Dhanishtha, pada 2 (movable, Vasu (kind) - 8 phenomena of nature, assistants of Indra, Mars) · until 22:40 more |
| Yoga | Dhriti (“steadfastness, firmness”, auspicious) · until 18:56 more |
| Karana | Bava (movable) · until 08:00 more |
| Vara | Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Kanya (Virgo), Moon: Makara (Capricorn) |
Changes during the day
| from 08:00 | karana Balava |
|---|---|
| from 18:56 | yoga Shula |
| from 21:11 | tithi Shukla-triodashi |
| from 21:11 | karana Kaulava |
| from 22:40 | nakshatra Shatabhisha |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 05:45 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 06:22 |
| Noon | 12:20 |
| Sunset | 18:18 |
| End of twilight | 18:54 |
| Moonrise | 17:02 |
| Moonset | 02:05 |
| Day length | 11 h 55 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 |
|---|
Festivals and periods
- Adhika Masa
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:22–21:11
Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 06:22–22:40 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 21:11–06:24 (27.09)
Anandadi: Mitra 06:22–22:40 Anandadi: Manasa 22:40–06:24 (27.09)
- Dosha-free Panchaka: 09:13–10:27 (01.10)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 04:46–05:34 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:19–15:07 |
| Godhuli | 18:18–18:42 |
| Pradosha | 18:18–20:43 |
| Nishitha | 23:57–00:45 (27.09) |
| Amrita Kalam | 11:02–12:49 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 12:20–13:49 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 07:52–09:21 |
| Gulika Kalam | 10:50–12:20 |
| Dur Muhurta | 11:56–12:44 |
| Varjyam | none on this day |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: good 06:22–11:22, 16:05–17:11, 17:56–18:18
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 | good 06:22–11:22, 16:05–17:11, 17:56–18:18 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails | average throughout the daytime |
| Cutting toenails | good 06:22–11:22, 16:05–17:11, 17:56–18:18 |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 06:22–14:08, 16:05–17:11, 17:56–18:18 |
Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Dhanishtha; tithi Shukla-dvadashi; lagna Kanya 06:22, Tula 08:20, Vrischika 11:22, Dhanu 14:08, Makara 16:05, Kumbha 17:11, Mina 17:56
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Dhanishtha — longevity (increased vitality); Wednesday — favour of the authorities.
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Ordinary day · score S = 0
Auspicious and inauspicious factors are balanced: a day for routine matters; important matters are best timed for favourable days.
+1 Anandadi: Mitra 06:22–22:40+1 Auspicious nakshatra 06:22–22:40+1 Yoga Dhriti 06:22–18:56+1 Auspicious weekday0 Adhika Masa0 Chaturmasya0 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:22–21:11 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Panchaka 09:13–06:24 (27.09)−3 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 06:22–22:40
| Summary | Ordinary day — pros: Auspicious nakshatra, Auspicious weekday; cons: Panchaka, Anandadi: Vajra Adhika Masa: not for weddings, housewarmings or major new undertakings; good for spiritual practice. |
|---|---|
| Month | Adhika Ashwina (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Raudra (No. 54) · Shaka 1782 · Vikram 1917 more |
| Period | Adhika Masa · Chaturmasya |
| Festivals | Pradosha Vrat |
At sunrise 06:24
| Tithi | 13Shukla-triodashi (Jaya, God of Love) · until 23:41 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Shatabhisha, pada 2 (movable, Varuna, Rahu) · until 01:40 (28.09) more |
| Yoga | Shula (“spear, sharp pain”, inauspicious) · until 19:51 more |
| Karana | Kaulava (movable) · until 10:25 more |
| Vara | Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Kanya (Virgo), Moon: Kumbha (Aquarius) |
Changes during the day
| from 10:25 | karana Taitila |
|---|---|
| from 19:51 | yoga Ganda |
| from 23:41 | tithi Shukla-chaturdashi |
| from 23:41 | karana Gara |
| from 01:40 (28.09) | nakshatra Purva-Bhadra |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 05:47 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 06:24 |
| Noon | 12:20 |
| Sunset | 18:15 |
| End of twilight | 18:52 |
| Moonrise | 17:11 |
| Moonset | 03:20 |
| Day length | 11 h 50 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 7, average — 3, 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, Shatabhisha (06:24–18:15) is good for sowing.
Festivals and periods
Pradosha Vrat · Shiva
A fast dedicated to Shiva on the thirteenth lunar day (Trayodashi) of both halves of the month. The decisive time is the evening twilight (Pradosha), when, according to legend, Shiva dances on Mount Kailash: in the evening Shiva Puja and abhisheka of the lingam are performed.
Rule: pradosha vyapini: 3 muhurtas after sunset, 18:15–20:41
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
- Adhika Masa
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Ravi Yoga 01:40–06:26 (28.09)
Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 23:41–06:26 (28.09)
Anandadi: Vajra 06:24–01:40 (28.09) Anandadi: Mudgara 01:40–06:26 (28.09)
- Dosha-free Panchaka: 09:13 (26.09)–10:27 (01.10)
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 (28.09) |
| Amrita Kalam | 17:34–19:22 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 13:48–15:17 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 06:24–07:53 |
| Gulika Kalam | 09:22–10:51 |
| Dur Muhurta | 10:21–11:08, 15:05–15:53 |
| Varjyam | 06:46–08:34 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: good 06:24–11:18, 16:01–17:07, 17:52–18:15
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | good 06:24–11:18, 16:01–17:07, 17:52–18:15 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails | average throughout the daytime |
| Cutting toenails | good 06:24–11:18, 16:01–17:07, 17:52–18:15 |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 06:24–14:04, 16:01–17:07, 17:52–18:15 |
Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Shatabhisha; tithi Shukla-triodashi; lagna Kanya 06:24, Tula 08:16, Vrischika 11:18, Dhanu 14:04, Makara 16:01, Kumbha 17:07, Mina 17:52
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Shatabhisha — gaining strength; Thursday — success.
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Ordinary day · score S = +1
Auspicious and inauspicious factors are balanced: a day for routine matters; important matters are best timed for favourable days.
+1 Auspicious nakshatra 06:24–01:40 (28.09)+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 06:24–23:410 Adhika Masa0 Chaturmasya−1 Anandadi: Vajra 06:24–01:40 (28.09)−1 Panchaka all day
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Ordinary day — pros: Ravi Yoga, Auspicious weekday; cons: Rikta tithi, Fierce or sharp nakshatra Adhika Masa: not for weddings, housewarmings or major new undertakings; good for spiritual practice. |
|---|---|
| Month | Adhika Ashwina (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Raudra (No. 54) · Shaka 1782 · Vikram 1917 more |
| Period | Adhika Masa · Chaturmasya |
At sunrise 06:26
| Tithi | 14Shukla-chaturdashi (Rikta, Kali) · until 02:12 (29.09) more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Purva-Bhadra, pada 1 (fierce, Aja Ekapad - sunbeam or lightning strike, Jupiter) · until 04:41 (29.09) more |
| Yoga | Ganda (“danger, knot”, inauspicious) · until 20:48 more |
| Karana | Gara (movable) · until 12:56 more |
| Vara | Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Kanya (Virgo), Moon: Kumbha (Aquarius) |
Changes during the day
| from 12:56 | karana Vanija |
|---|---|
| from 20:48 | yoga Vriddhi |
| from 02:12 (29.09) | tithi Purnima |
| from 02:12 (29.09) | karana Vishti |
| from 04:41 (29.09) | nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 05:49 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 06:26 |
| Noon | 12:20 |
| Sunset | 18:12 |
| End of twilight | 18:49 |
| Moonrise | 17:19 |
| Moonset | 04:34 |
| Day length | 11 h 46 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 0, average — 3, bad — 10
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Bhadra (06:26–18:12) is good for root crops.
- Shukla-chaturdashi 06:26–18:12: according to the Kalaprakashika, ploughing on Chaturdashi puts the owner’s life in danger.
Festivals and periods
- Adhika Masa
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Ravi Yoga 06:26–04:41 (29.09)
Anandadi: Dhwaja 04:41–06:28 (29.09) Anandadi: Dhwanksha 06:26–04:41 (29.09)
- Bhadra on earth: 02:12–15:26 (29.09); Bhadra Puchha 10:48–12:07 (29.09); Bhadra Mukha 12:07–14:19 (29.09)
- Dosha-free Panchaka: 09:13 (26.09)–10:27 (01.10)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 04:49–05:37 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 11:56–12:43 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:17–15:04 |
| Godhuli | 18:12–18:37 |
| Pradosha | 18:12–20:39 |
| Nishitha | 23:56–00:45 (29.09) |
| Amrita Kalam | 19:40–21:28 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 10:51–12:19 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 15:16–16:44 |
| Gulika Kalam | 07:54–09:23 |
| Dur Muhurta | 08:47–09:34, 12:43–13:30 |
| Varjyam | 08:52–10:40 |
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 06:26–14:00, 15:57–17:03, 17:48–18:12 |
Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Purva-Bhadra; tithi Shukla-chaturdashi; lagna Kanya 06:26, Tula 08:12, Vrischika 11:14, Dhanu 14:00, Makara 15:57, Kumbha 17:03, Mina 17:48
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Purva-Bhadra — facing death (dangers); Friday — universal respect.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Shukla-chaturdashi 06:26–18:12: 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
Ordinary day · score S = −2
Auspicious and inauspicious factors are balanced: a day for routine matters; important matters are best timed for favourable days.
+2 Ravi Yoga 06:26–04:41 (29.09)+1 Auspicious weekday0 Adhika Masa0 Chaturmasya−1 Anandadi: Dhwanksha 06:26–04:41 (29.09)−1 Panchaka all day−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 06:26–04:41 (29.09)−2 Rikta tithi 06:26–02:12 (29.09)
| Summary | Avoid starting important matters — Bhadra on earth, Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) Adhika Masa: not for weddings, housewarmings or major new undertakings; good for spiritual practice. |
|---|---|
| Month | Adhika Ashwina (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Raudra (No. 54) · Shaka 1782 · Vikram 1917 more |
| Period | Adhika Masa · Chaturmasya |
| Festivals | Adhika Purnima |
At sunrise 06:28
| Tithi | 15Purnima (Purna, Vishvedevas) · until 04:39 (30.09) more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Uttara-Bhadra, pada 1 (fixed, Ahirbudhyana (Serpent of the Deep - Milky Way under the horizon), Saturn) · until 07:38 (30.09) more |
| Yoga | Vriddhi (“growth, increase”, auspicious) · until 21:44 more |
| Karana | Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 15:26 more |
| Vara | Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Kanya (Virgo), Moon: Mina (Pisces) |
Changes during the day
| from 15:26 | karana Bava |
|---|---|
| from 21:44 | yoga Dhruva |
| from 04:39 (30.09) | tithi Krishna-pratipat |
| from 04:39 (30.09) | karana Balava |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 05:51 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 06:28 |
| Noon | 12:19 |
| Sunset | 18:10 |
| End of twilight | 18:46 |
| Moonrise | 17:26 |
| Moonset | 05:47 |
| 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 |
|---|
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 (06:28–18:10) is good for sowing.
- Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 06:28–15:26: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Festivals and periods
Adhika Purnima · Purushottama (Vishnu)
The full moon of the intercalary month (Purushottama Masa). Annual festivals are not celebrated on this day, but holy bathing, fasting and charity are especially meritorious.
Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 02:12–04:39 (30.09)
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
- Adhika Masa
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:28–04:39 (30.09)
Anandadi: Dhumra all day
- Bhadra on earth: 02:12–15:26; Bhadra Puchha 10:48–12:07; Bhadra Mukha 12:07–14:19
- Dosha-free Panchaka: 09:13 (26.09)–10:27 (01.10)
- Gandanta (tithi): 04:13–05:06 (30.09)
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 | 23:55–00:45 (30.09) |
| Amrita Kalam | 02:15–04:02 (30.09) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 09:23–10:51 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 13:47–15:14 |
| Gulika Kalam | 06:28–07:56 |
| Dur Muhurta | 06:28–07:15, 07:15–08:02 |
| Varjyam | 15:28–17:15 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | no suitable window — see the prohibitions below |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | no suitable window — see the prohibitions below |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 06:28–13:56, 15:53–16:59, 17:44–18:10 |
Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra; tithi Purnima; lagna Kanya 06:28, Tula 08:08, Vrischika 11:10, Dhanu 13:56, Makara 15:53, Kumbha 16:59, Mina 17:44
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Uttara-Bhadra — a good life; Saturday — decline of physical strength.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Purnima 06:28–18:10: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
- Bhadra on earth 06:28–15:26: 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
Avoid starting important matters · score S = −6
There is a mild prohibition (Amavasya, Krishna Chaturdashi, Bhadra on earth, Vyatipata, Vaidhriti, kshaya tithi, Sankranti, Ashubha Yoga) or the total score is -3 or lower: the day is unfavourable for important new matters, but suitable for fasting, prayer and everyday work.
Avoid starting important matters: Bhadra on earth
+1 Auspicious nakshatra all day+1 Yoga Vriddhi 06:28–21:440 Adhika Masa0 Chaturmasya−1 Anandadi: Dhumra all day−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Panchaka all day−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:28–04:39 (30.09)−3 Bhadra on earth 06:28–15:26
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Ordinary day — pros: Anandadi: Vardhamana, Auspicious nakshatra; cons: Tryahasparsha, Panchaka Adhika Masa: not for weddings, housewarmings or major new undertakings; good for spiritual practice. |
|---|---|
| Month | Adhika Ashwina (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Raudra (No. 54) · Shaka 1782 · Vikram 1917 more |
| Period | Adhika Masa · Chaturmasya |
At sunrise 06:30
| Tithi | 1Krishna-pratipat (Nanda, Brahma) · until 06:59 (01.10) more the tithi will also last until tomorrow’s sunrise (tryahasparsha) |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Uttara-Bhadra, pada 4 (fixed, Ahirbudhyana (Serpent of the Deep - Milky Way under the horizon), Saturn) · until 07:38 more |
| Yoga | Dhruva (“fixed, constant (the Pole Star)”, auspicious) · until 22:33 more |
| Karana | Balava (movable) · until 17:50 more |
| Vara | Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Kanya (Virgo), Moon: Mina (Pisces) |
Changes during the day
| from 07:38 | nakshatra Revati |
|---|---|
| from 17:50 | karana Kaulava |
| from 22:33 | yoga Vyaghata |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 05:53 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 06:30 |
| Noon | 12:19 |
| Sunset | 18:07 |
| End of twilight | 18:44 |
| Moonrise | 17:35 |
| Moonset | 07:00 |
| Day length | 11 h 37 min |
Sky
| Full moon (Purnima) | 04:39 |
|---|
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 3, average — 10, bad — 0
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 07:38 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Bhadra (06:30–07:38) is good for sowing.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Revati (07:38–18:07) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Festivals and periods
- Adhika Masa
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 06:30–07:38
Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) all day
Anandadi: Sthira 06:30–07:38 Anandadi: Vardhamana 07:38–06:32 (01.10)
- Dosha-free Panchaka: 09:13 (26.09)–10:27 (01.10)
- Gandanta (nakshatra): 03:45–17:07 (01.10)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 04:51–05:41 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 11:55–12:42 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:15–15:01 |
| Godhuli | 18:07–18:32 |
| Pradosha | 18:07–20:36 |
| Nishitha | 23:55–00:44 (01.10) |
| Amrita Kalam | none on this day |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 16:40–18:07 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 12:19–13:46 |
| Gulika Kalam | 15:13–16:40 |
| Dur Muhurta | 16:34–17:21 |
| Varjyam | 21:02–22:50 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 06:30–11:06, 15:49–16:56, 17:40–18:07
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | average 06:30–11:06, 15:49–16:56, 17:40–18:07 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average 06:30–11:06, 15:49–16:56, 17:40–18:07 |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 06:30–13:52, 15:49–16:56, 17:40–18:07 |
Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra until 07:38, Revati from 07:38; tithi Krishna-pratipat; lagna Kanya 06:30, Tula 08:05, Vrischika 11:06, Dhanu 13:52, Makara 15:49, Kumbha 16:56, Mina 17:40
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Uttara-Bhadra (until 07:38) — a good life; Revati (from 07:38) — increase in property; Sunday — physical well-being.
Cautions:
- Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Ordinary day · score S = +1
Auspicious and inauspicious factors are balanced: a day for routine matters; important matters are best timed for favourable days.
+1 Anandadi: Vardhamana 07:38–06:32 (01.10)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 06:30–07:38+1 Yoga Dhruva 06:30–22:33+1 Auspicious tithi all day0 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 06:30–07:380 Adhika Masa0 Chaturmasya0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) all day (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Panchaka all day−2 Tryahasparsha
Patron: Hrishikesha; Aditya — Vivasvan. Full moon in nakshatra Purva or Uttara Bhadrapada. Ritu: Varsha.
Amanta — reckoning lunar months from new moon to new moon (South and West India; this calendar shows months this way). Purnimanta — reckoning from full moon to full moon (North India): the bright half of the month (Shukla Paksha) bears the same name in both systems, while the dark half (Krishna Paksha) in purnimanta already belongs to the next month. So, for example, Krishna Janmashtami is “Shravana, Krishna 8” in amanta and “Bhadrapada, Krishna 8” in purnimanta: it is one and the same day.
Northern samvatsara: Prajapati (No. 5)
Shaka Samvat 1782 · Vikram Samvat 1917 · Kali Yuga 4961
Next year — Durmati, from the new moon before Ugadi (the start of Chaitra) 10.04.1861
In South India (Shaka Samvat, lunar reckoning) the years of the 60-year cycle follow one another without a break, and the name of the year changes at Ugadi — at the start of Chaitra, on the first tithi of the bright half.
Group: Nanda. Deity: Brahma.
The ruler of the first day of the waning moon is Brahma. This time is suitable for all types of ceremonies.
Meaning: First Blessed (foot, leg)
Symbol: Head of red bed, two-faced man, swords
Deity: Aja Ekapad - sunbeam or lightning strike
Type: fierce (ugra, krura) — For destructive and dangerous tasks: demolition, work with fire and weapons, disputes; unsuitable for other auspicious undertakings (the exception is weddings: Magha is among the nakshatras for marriage).
Vimshottari lord: Jupiter
Shakti: ignite and kindle the fire of spiritual search
Auspicious: lasting and long-term matters, laying foundations and building, vows.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
Deity: Mitra
Auspicious: friendship, love, matchmaking and alliances, reconciliation, jewellery.
A karana is half a tithi; there are 60 of them in a lunar month.
Lord: Saturn
This is the only day of the week when, according to astrological indications, you can safely postpone most important household and spiritual affairs, which is reflected in a variety of cultures around the world. However, on this day you can carry out monotonous monotonous work, or relax.
Start of morning civil twilight: the Sun is 6° below the horizon and the sky grows light.
Appearance of the upper limb of the solar disc, with refraction. The Vedic day and the vara begin at sunrise.
True noon — the culmination of the Sun, midway between sunrise and sunset.
The upper limb of the solar disc disappears below the horizon (with refraction).
End of evening civil twilight: the Sun is 6° below the horizon.
Appearance of the upper limb of the lunar disc above the horizon. The decisive time for Sankashti Chaturthi and Karwa Chauth.
The upper limb of the lunar disc disappears below the horizon.
Garden tasks are rated as in the site’s “Lunar calendar for gardeners” section: the weekday, nakshatra and tithi are taken into account; starting from a base score of 3, each factor adds one point if favourable or subtracts one if unfavourable; total score 0–6: 0–2 — bad, 3–4 — average, 5–6 — good. The table shows the rating at sunrise and after each change of nakshatra or tithi during the daytime (“from HH:MM”); the icons next to the sunrise rating show the contribution of the weekday, nakshatra and tithi at sunrise: “+” (green) adds one point, “0” (yellow) has no effect, “–” (red) subtracts one.
The ratings are the site author’s summary of the Indian and Tibetan traditions. Classical texts on agriculture: the Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX, English translation by N. P. Subramania Iyer, 1917), B. V. Raman’s Muhurtha (ch. XIII), the Brihat Samhita of Varahamihira (ch. 55).
what to do (Tibetan tradition): 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-Bhadra
For pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else.
Krishna-pratipat
digging, plowing, planting trees
planting and sowing are allowed (long-term result)
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.
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.
A coincidence of the weekday (Sun, Tue or Sat), a Bhadra tithi (2, 7 or 12) and a “tripada” nakshatra (Krittika, Punarvasu, Uttara Phalguni, Vishakha, Uttara Ashadha, Purva Bhadrapada). The result of whatever is begun repeats three times: good for purchases and investments, bad for losses, loans, surgery and funerals.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
Began on a Wednesday or Thursday: carries no particular dosha, but the five prohibitions of Panchaka still apply.
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.
The penultimate, 14th muhurta of the night: it begins about an hour and a half before sunrise and lasts about 48 minutes. The best time for meditation, prayer, japa and study.
The 8th of the 15 daytime muhurtas, around true noon (about 48 minutes). The “invincible” time, suitable for almost any new undertaking — except on Wednesdays.
The 11th daytime muhurta, the “time of victory”: good for journeys, contests and decisive action; the main time of Vijayadashami.
“Dust from the hooves” — about 24 minutes right after sunset, when the cows return from pasture. An auspicious time for weddings and evening rites.
The first fifth of the night after sunset (three night muhurtas, about 2.5 hours). The time for worshipping Shiva, lighting the Diwali diyas and performing Holika Dahan.
Midnight — the 8th muhurta of the night. The decisive time for Maha Shivaratri, Krishna Janmashtami and Kali Puja.
“Time of nectar” — about an hour and a half within each nakshatra, favourable for any new undertaking and mitigating inauspicious factors.
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Rahu (a different segment for each weekday). No new work, journeys or deals are started; whatever was begun earlier may be continued.
How it is calculated: following the South Indian tradition (Tamil Nadu, Kerala), as Drik Panchang does — the daytime from sunrise to sunset (upper limb of the disc, with refraction) is divided into 8 parts, and Rahu Kalam is part 3 (Mon 2, Sat 3, Fri 4, Wed 5, Thu 6, Tue 7, Sun 8).
Another tradition — Kala Vela: the eighth parts of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order starting from the lord of the day, while the eighth part, the last before sunset, is “empty”, without a lord; in this tradition it is given to Rahu — today {y} (on Sundays it coincides with the calculation above).
Yet another tradition — printed panchangas: a nominal day of 6:00–18:00, so Rahu Kalam always falls at the same clock time — today 09:00–10:30; if the nominal 6:00–18:00 day is counted in local mean time — 09:29–10:59 by the clock. Far from India this is a rough approximation.
Using the rising and setting of the centre of the disc without refraction (old Siddhantic panchangas): {x}.
At night Rahu Kalam is usually not reckoned (the translator of the Kalaprakashika, 1917: “it occurs only in the daytime”); a few divide the night into 8 parts as well, but there is no generally accepted order of the night parts. In North India, Choghadiya is more often consulted to choose the hour.
One-eighth of the daytime associated with Yama: unfavourable for new undertakings and journeys.
How it is calculated: the eighths of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day; Yamaganda (Yamaghantaka) is Jupiter’s portion, today part 6. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 13:30–15:00.
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Gulika (the son of Saturn). Whatever is begun at this time tends to repeat, so funerals are not held and loans are not taken during Gulika; important new undertakings are usually avoided.
How it is calculated: Saturn’s portion among the eighths of the daytime (planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day), today part 1. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 06:00–07:30. According to a note by the translator of the Kalaprakashika, Gulika is not considered inauspicious: it is even good for reaping, gathering grain, trade, medical treatment, repaying debts and a number of other activities; the view that whatever is begun during Gulika will repeat itself is a popular (mainly Tamil) belief.
An inauspicious muhurta (about 48 minutes) — one or two per day, specific to each weekday. It is avoided for new undertakings, journeys and deals.
“Rejected” time — about an hour and a half within each nakshatra (4 ghatis of 60, starting from a ghati specific to that nakshatra). Unfavourable for new undertakings.
B. V. Raman: nails are not cut on Friday or Saturday, on Ashtami, Navami or Chaturdashi, or on new moon and full moon days.
B. V. Raman: nails are not cut on Friday or Saturday, on Ashtami, Navami or Chaturdashi, or on new moon and full moon days.
Weekdays for a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: auspicious — Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday; avoided — Sunday, Tuesday and Saturday (Sunday is permitted for Brahmins, Tuesday for Kshatriyas, Saturday for Vaishyas and others); Monday is good only during the waxing Moon.
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Nakshatras for a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: auspicious — Ashwini, Mrigashirsha, Punarvasu, Pushya, Hasta, Chitra, Shravana, Dhanishtha and Revati; fairly good — Rohini, Uttara Phalguni, Swati, Uttara Ashadha, Shatabhisha and Uttara Bhadrapada; the rest are avoided.
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Tithis for a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: auspicious — the 2nd, 3rd, 5th, 7th, 10th, 11th and 13th; avoided — the 1st, 4th, 6th, 8th, 9th, 14th, full moon and new moon; in Krishna Paksha the first five tithis are permitted (according to some, the first seven).
−1 — inauspicious sign for a haircut
according to the Kalaprakashika: “disease and suffering”
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut
−1 — inauspicious sign for a haircut
according to the Kalaprakashika: “disease and suffering”
−1 — inauspicious sign for a haircut
according to the Kalaprakashika: “fear of the authorities”
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut
−1 — inauspicious sign for a haircut
according to the Kalaprakashika: “ruin of the family”
Lagna for a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: auspicious signs — Vrishabha, Mithuna, Karka, Kanya, Tula, Makara and Mina; avoided — Mesha, Simha, Vrischika, Dhanu and Kumbha (all except Kumbha are permitted if a benefic occupies the sign or benefics aspect it).
Mesha (Aries) — “great calamities”; Simha (Leo) — “disease and suffering”; Vrischika (Scorpio) — “disease and suffering”; Dhanu (Sagittarius) — “fear of the authorities”; Kumbha (Aquarius) — “ruin of the family”.
Classical rules: have a haircut or shave in the daytime, preferably before noon — not at night or at twilight; not after eating, bathing or anointing the body with oil; not on the day of setting out on a journey; not when one’s wife is pregnant; not on one’s birth nakshatra or the 10th and 19th nakshatras from it, and not during Chandrashtama (the Moon in the 8th sign from the natal Moon). These prohibitions are lifted for a wedding, an initiation, release from prison, mourning for one’s parents and at the ruler’s command.
Sources: the Kalaprakashika of Narasimha (ch. V on haircuts — written about a child’s first haircut, chaula; English translation by N. P. Subramania Iyer, 1917), the Muhurta Chintamani of Rama Daivajna, B. V. Raman’s Muhurtha. The rating is the site’s summary, as in the “Lunar haircut calendar”: starting from a base score of 4, each factor — weekday, nakshatra, tithi and lagna — adds one point if favourable or subtracts one if unfavourable; total score 0–8: 7–8 good, 4–6 average, 0–3 bad. Windows are the parts of the daytime with the best rating (at least 15 minutes long); for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting, the times of the day’s prohibitions are excluded.
A tithi favourable for new undertakings: in the bright half of the month — the 2nd, 3rd, 5th, 7th, 10th, 11th and 13th, in the dark half — the 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 5th.
The four months from Devshayani to Devutthana Ekadashi, when “Vishnu sleeps”: a time for vows; weddings and housewarmings are not held.
The fortnight of ancestor rites (shraddha) before Navaratri: weddings, major purchases and new undertakings are traditionally postponed.
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.
Tuesday or Saturday — the days of the harsh (krura) planets Mars and Saturn.
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.
The Moon in an ugra or tikshna nakshatra: a time for harsh deeds, not for auspicious undertakings.
Group: Bhadra. Deity: Vidhatr.
Patronizes the second day of the waning Moon - Vidhatr. This period is suitable for all matters designed for development and long-term preservation, for example, for laying the foundations of buildings.
Meaning: Later blessed (foot, leg)
Symbol: Part of the red bed for legs (foot), twins
Deity: Ahirbudhyana (Serpent of the Deep - Milky Way under the horizon)
Type: fixed (dhruva, sthira) — For what is firm and lasting: laying house foundations, housewarming, planting, weddings, taking office, long-term projects.
Vimshottari lord: Saturn
Shakti: give rain (nourishment and stability)
Deity: Bhu (the Earth goddess)
Auspicious: farming, sowing and planting, building a house, household affairs.
A karana is half a tithi; there are 60 of them in a lunar month.
Lord: Sun
This day is suitable for generosity, celebrations, holidays, performances and festivals. Meetings with high-ranking people and important government affairs are good to carry out on this day.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): planting trees, sowing grain crops
plants of the day: laurel, spices, for example hot peppers
nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra
Planting and sowing are allowed.
Krishna-dvitya
planting and sowing are allowed (long-term result)
any undertakings
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
The yoga of “accomplishing all aims”: an auspicious combination of weekday and nakshatra (each day has its own 3–7 nakshatras). Good for any new undertaking; exceptions: Thu + Pushya is not used for weddings, Tue + Ashwini for housewarmings, Sat + Rohini for travel.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
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.
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Rahu (a different segment for each weekday). No new work, journeys or deals are started; whatever was begun earlier may be continued.
How it is calculated: following the South Indian tradition (Tamil Nadu, Kerala), as Drik Panchang does — the daytime from sunrise to sunset (upper limb of the disc, with refraction) is divided into 8 parts, and Rahu Kalam is part 8 (Mon 2, Sat 3, Fri 4, Wed 5, Thu 6, Tue 7, Sun 8).
Another tradition — Kala Vela: the eighth parts of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order starting from the lord of the day, while the eighth part, the last before sunset, is “empty”, without a lord; in this tradition it is given to Rahu — today {y} (on Sundays it coincides with the calculation above).
Yet another tradition — printed panchangas: a nominal day of 6:00–18:00, so Rahu Kalam always falls at the same clock time — today 16:30–18:00; if the nominal 6:00–18:00 day is counted in local mean time — 16:59–18:29 by the clock. Far from India this is a rough approximation.
Using the rising and setting of the centre of the disc without refraction (old Siddhantic panchangas): {x}.
At night Rahu Kalam is usually not reckoned (the translator of the Kalaprakashika, 1917: “it occurs only in the daytime”); a few divide the night into 8 parts as well, but there is no generally accepted order of the night parts. In North India, Choghadiya is more often consulted to choose the hour.
One-eighth of the daytime associated with Yama: unfavourable for new undertakings and journeys.
How it is calculated: the eighths of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day; Yamaganda (Yamaghantaka) is Jupiter’s portion, today part 5. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 12:00–13:30.
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Gulika (the son of Saturn). Whatever is begun at this time tends to repeat, so funerals are not held and loans are not taken during Gulika; important new undertakings are usually avoided.
How it is calculated: Saturn’s portion among the eighths of the daytime (planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day), today part 7. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 15:00–16:30. According to a note by the translator of the Kalaprakashika, Gulika is not considered inauspicious: it is even good for reaping, gathering grain, trade, medical treatment, repaying debts and a number of other activities; the view that whatever is begun during Gulika will repeat itself is a popular (mainly Tamil) belief.
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
The Moon in a fixed, soft, light or movable nakshatra — favourable for activities of its type.
Inauspicious: difficulties and obstacles; the first 6 ghatis (about 2 h 24 min) are skipped.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
Group: Jaya. Deity: Vishnu.
Vishnu rules the third day of the waning moon. It is a good time for cutting hair, nails, shaving and other cosmetic procedures. You can start any important business.
Meaning: 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)
Deity: Shri (Lakshmi)
Auspicious: trade, deals, buying and selling, partnerships and long-term business projects.
A karana is half a tithi; there are 60 of them in a lunar month.
Lord: Moon
Favorable for any daily activities related to water, food, housing, women, trade, hotels, utilities, etc. You can carry out a wide variety of earthworks, both gardening and construction; preparing food, getting a haircut, doing treatment, decorating, building relationships, getting married and hiring.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): field work, planting rice, grain, trees or flowers
plants of the day: watery vegetables such as cucumbers and zucchini, water-loving plants such as rice
nakshatra 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
for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
The time of Vishti Karana — halves of the 4th, 8th, 11th and 15th tithis of the bright half and of the 3rd, 7th, 10th and 14th of the dark half of the month. Auspicious activities are not begun during Bhadra; its strength depends on where it resides: on earth it is most harmful, while in heaven or in the netherworld the harm is mitigated (according to a verse of the Muhurta Chintamani, there it even portends good fortune and gain).
“Mouth” of Bhadra — the most dangerous 5 ghatis (2 hours) of Bhadra; nothing important is done at this time.
“Tail” of Bhadra — the last 3 ghatis (1 h 12 min) of one of its praharas; considered an acceptable time if Bhadra cannot be avoided (for example, for Holika Dahan).
The knotted junction of “water” and “fire”: the last pada of Ashlesha, Jyeshtha and Revati and the first pada of Magha, Mula and Ashwini (as well as the tithi junctions of the 5th and 6th, the 10th and 11th, the 15th and 1st). Unfavourable for new undertakings.
The Moon in Ashwini, Ashlesha, Magha, Jyeshtha, Mula or Revati — the nakshatras at the junctions of signs. For those born in them, tradition prescribes a pacifying rite; new undertakings call for caution.
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Rahu (a different segment for each weekday). No new work, journeys or deals are started; whatever was begun earlier may be continued.
How it is calculated: following the South Indian tradition (Tamil Nadu, Kerala), as Drik Panchang does — the daytime from sunrise to sunset (upper limb of the disc, with refraction) is divided into 8 parts, and Rahu Kalam is part 2 (Mon 2, Sat 3, Fri 4, Wed 5, Thu 6, Tue 7, Sun 8).
Another tradition — Kala Vela: the eighth parts of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order starting from the lord of the day, while the eighth part, the last before sunset, is “empty”, without a lord; in this tradition it is given to Rahu — today {y} (on Sundays it coincides with the calculation above).
Yet another tradition — printed panchangas: a nominal day of 6:00–18:00, so Rahu Kalam always falls at the same clock time — today 07:30–09:00; if the nominal 6:00–18:00 day is counted in local mean time — 07:59–09:29 by the clock. Far from India this is a rough approximation.
Using the rising and setting of the centre of the disc without refraction (old Siddhantic panchangas): {x}.
At night Rahu Kalam is usually not reckoned (the translator of the Kalaprakashika, 1917: “it occurs only in the daytime”); a few divide the night into 8 parts as well, but there is no generally accepted order of the night parts. In North India, Choghadiya is more often consulted to choose the hour.
One-eighth of the daytime associated with Yama: unfavourable for new undertakings and journeys.
How it is calculated: the eighths of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day; Yamaganda (Yamaghantaka) is Jupiter’s portion, today part 4. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 10:30–12:00.
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Gulika (the son of Saturn). Whatever is begun at this time tends to repeat, so funerals are not held and loans are not taken during Gulika; important new undertakings are usually avoided.
How it is calculated: Saturn’s portion among the eighths of the daytime (planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day), today part 6. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 13:30–15:00. According to a note by the translator of the Kalaprakashika, Gulika is not considered inauspicious: it is even good for reaping, gathering grain, trade, medical treatment, repaying debts and a number of other activities; the view that whatever is begun during Gulika will repeat itself is a popular (mainly Tamil) belief.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday or Friday — the days of the gentle (saumya) planets: the Moon, Mercury, Jupiter and Venus.
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.
“Empty” tithi (the 4th, 9th or 14th): whatever is begun bears no fruit; suitable for removal, demolition and overcoming obstacles.
Vishti Karana with the Moon in Karka, Simha, Kumbha or Mina: Bhadra resides on earth (bhu-loka) and is especially harmful.
Group: Rikta. Deity: Yama.
The ruler of the fourth day of the waning Moon is Yama. Important matters should not be started. It is possible to conduct military maneuvers, remove obstacles and destroy something.
Meaning: Riders or Grooms
Symbol: Horse's Head
Deity: Ashwini Kumara
Type: light (kshipra, laghu) — For quick matters: trade, healing, study, travel, purchases and starting a business.
Vimshottari lord: Ketu
Shakti: quickly achieve anything
Deity: Indra
Auspicious: good for any benevolent and lasting work, building up health and strength, undertakings meant to grow.
A karana is half a tithi; there are 60 of them in a lunar month.
Lord: Mars
Promotes decisive manifestations of will, competitions, active and gambling games, sports, training, overcoming obstacles, working with fire, metal (especially iron), mechanisms, electricity, explosive substances and weapons, militant actions, demand from debtors, litigation, verdicts, quarrels, conflicts, control of parasites (insects and rats) and similar matters. Some medical procedures, such as massage or chiropractic therapy, can be carried out during this time.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): unfavorable for planting seeds, flowers and trees or for working in the field (favorable for fighting pests or pruning something)
plants of the day: onions, garlic and thorny plants, plants that actively defend themselves
nakshatra Ashwini
Soaking seeds is allowed, but not planting or sowing.
Krishna-chaturti
for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
A combination of weekday and nakshatra that yields the “nectar of success”: Sun — Hasta, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashwini, Wed — Anuradha, Thu — Pushya, Fri — Revati, Sat — Rohini. One of the strongest auspicious yogas: it brings success to almost any undertaking.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
“Burnt” tithi of the weekday: Sun — 12, Mon — 11, Tue — 5, Wed — 3, Thu — 6, Fri — 8, Sat — 9. Whatever is begun bears no fruit.
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Rahu (a different segment for each weekday). No new work, journeys or deals are started; whatever was begun earlier may be continued.
How it is calculated: following the South Indian tradition (Tamil Nadu, Kerala), as Drik Panchang does — the daytime from sunrise to sunset (upper limb of the disc, with refraction) is divided into 8 parts, and Rahu Kalam is part 7 (Mon 2, Sat 3, Fri 4, Wed 5, Thu 6, Tue 7, Sun 8).
Another tradition — Kala Vela: the eighth parts of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order starting from the lord of the day, while the eighth part, the last before sunset, is “empty”, without a lord; in this tradition it is given to Rahu — today {y} (on Sundays it coincides with the calculation above).
Yet another tradition — printed panchangas: a nominal day of 6:00–18:00, so Rahu Kalam always falls at the same clock time — today 15:00–16:30; if the nominal 6:00–18:00 day is counted in local mean time — 15:29–16:59 by the clock. Far from India this is a rough approximation.
Using the rising and setting of the centre of the disc without refraction (old Siddhantic panchangas): {x}.
At night Rahu Kalam is usually not reckoned (the translator of the Kalaprakashika, 1917: “it occurs only in the daytime”); a few divide the night into 8 parts as well, but there is no generally accepted order of the night parts. In North India, Choghadiya is more often consulted to choose the hour.
One-eighth of the daytime associated with Yama: unfavourable for new undertakings and journeys.
How it is calculated: the eighths of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day; Yamaganda (Yamaghantaka) is Jupiter’s portion, today part 3. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 09:00–10:30.
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Gulika (the son of Saturn). Whatever is begun at this time tends to repeat, so funerals are not held and loans are not taken during Gulika; important new undertakings are usually avoided.
How it is calculated: Saturn’s portion among the eighths of the daytime (planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day), today part 5. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 12:00–13:30. According to a note by the translator of the Kalaprakashika, Gulika is not considered inauspicious: it is even good for reaping, gathering grain, trade, medical treatment, repaying debts and a number of other activities; the view that whatever is begun during Gulika will repeat itself is a popular (mainly Tamil) belief.
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
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.
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.
Lord: Mercury
If Mercury is not under the influence of malefic planets, the day will be favorable, active, you can do a lot and learn a lot (if the opposite happens, there will be absent-mindedness, vanity and ill-considered actions leading to losses). Owner day promotes all intellectual and creative pursuits: music, graphics, poetry, literature, linguistics, mathematics, astrology, the study of ordinary and secret sciences.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): doing work related to water and earth - plowing and sowing, planting flowers and trees
plants of the day: climbers, plants that depend on others and adapt quickly, all leafy greens
nakshatra Ashwini
Soaking seeds is allowed, but not planting or sowing.
Krishna-panchami
any undertakings
For pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
“Fire-breathing” yoga: the 1st tithi with Mula, the 5th with Bharani, the 8th with Krittika, the 9th with Rohini, the 10th with Ashlesha. Especially harmful for weddings, housewarmings, sowing and beginning studies.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Rahu (a different segment for each weekday). No new work, journeys or deals are started; whatever was begun earlier may be continued.
How it is calculated: following the South Indian tradition (Tamil Nadu, Kerala), as Drik Panchang does — the daytime from sunrise to sunset (upper limb of the disc, with refraction) is divided into 8 parts, and Rahu Kalam is part 5 (Mon 2, Sat 3, Fri 4, Wed 5, Thu 6, Tue 7, Sun 8).
Another tradition — Kala Vela: the eighth parts of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order starting from the lord of the day, while the eighth part, the last before sunset, is “empty”, without a lord; in this tradition it is given to Rahu — today {y} (on Sundays it coincides with the calculation above).
Yet another tradition — printed panchangas: a nominal day of 6:00–18:00, so Rahu Kalam always falls at the same clock time — today 12:00–13:30; if the nominal 6:00–18:00 day is counted in local mean time — 12:29–13:59 by the clock. Far from India this is a rough approximation.
Using the rising and setting of the centre of the disc without refraction (old Siddhantic panchangas): {x}.
At night Rahu Kalam is usually not reckoned (the translator of the Kalaprakashika, 1917: “it occurs only in the daytime”); a few divide the night into 8 parts as well, but there is no generally accepted order of the night parts. In North India, Choghadiya is more often consulted to choose the hour.
One-eighth of the daytime associated with Yama: unfavourable for new undertakings and journeys.
How it is calculated: the eighths of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day; Yamaganda (Yamaghantaka) is Jupiter’s portion, today part 2. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 07:30–09:00.
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Gulika (the son of Saturn). Whatever is begun at this time tends to repeat, so funerals are not held and loans are not taken during Gulika; important new undertakings are usually avoided.
How it is calculated: Saturn’s portion among the eighths of the daytime (planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day), today part 4. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 10:30–12:00. According to a note by the translator of the Kalaprakashika, Gulika is not considered inauspicious: it is even good for reaping, gathering grain, trade, medical treatment, repaying debts and a number of other activities; the view that whatever is begun during Gulika will repeat itself is a popular (mainly Tamil) belief.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Inauspicious: portends failures and injuries; the first 9 ghatis (about 3 h 36 min) are skipped.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
Group: Nanda. Deity: Kartikeya.
Kartikeya presides over the sixth day of the waning moon, favoring coronations (taking office), establishing new friendships, carrying out festivals and performances.
Meaning: 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
Lord: Jupiter
The time of Jupiter's action is considered the most favorable for all worldly and spiritual affairs not related to coercion or anger. You can begin spiritual practices, good deeds, study of philosophy, Doctrine, various sciences.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): sowing, planting flowers and trees
plants of the day: plants with large sweet fruits, or with fleshy (voluminous) stems and leaves
nakshatra Bharani
For pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else.
Krishna-shashti
plowing the ground
Planting and sowing are not allowed, but everyday routine tasks may be carried out.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
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.
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.
“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.
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Rahu (a different segment for each weekday). No new work, journeys or deals are started; whatever was begun earlier may be continued.
How it is calculated: following the South Indian tradition (Tamil Nadu, Kerala), as Drik Panchang does — the daytime from sunrise to sunset (upper limb of the disc, with refraction) is divided into 8 parts, and Rahu Kalam is part 6 (Mon 2, Sat 3, Fri 4, Wed 5, Thu 6, Tue 7, Sun 8).
Another tradition — Kala Vela: the eighth parts of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order starting from the lord of the day, while the eighth part, the last before sunset, is “empty”, without a lord; in this tradition it is given to Rahu — today {y} (on Sundays it coincides with the calculation above).
Yet another tradition — printed panchangas: a nominal day of 6:00–18:00, so Rahu Kalam always falls at the same clock time — today 13:30–15:00; if the nominal 6:00–18:00 day is counted in local mean time — 13:59–15:29 by the clock. Far from India this is a rough approximation.
Using the rising and setting of the centre of the disc without refraction (old Siddhantic panchangas): {x}.
At night Rahu Kalam is usually not reckoned (the translator of the Kalaprakashika, 1917: “it occurs only in the daytime”); a few divide the night into 8 parts as well, but there is no generally accepted order of the night parts. In North India, Choghadiya is more often consulted to choose the hour.
One-eighth of the daytime associated with Yama: unfavourable for new undertakings and journeys.
How it is calculated: the eighths of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day; Yamaganda (Yamaghantaka) is Jupiter’s portion, today part 1. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 06:00–07:30.
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Gulika (the son of Saturn). Whatever is begun at this time tends to repeat, so funerals are not held and loans are not taken during Gulika; important new undertakings are usually avoided.
How it is calculated: Saturn’s portion among the eighths of the daytime (planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day), today part 3. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 09:00–10:30. According to a note by the translator of the Kalaprakashika, Gulika is not considered inauspicious: it is even good for reaping, gathering grain, trade, medical treatment, repaying debts and a number of other activities; the view that whatever is begun during Gulika will repeat itself is a popular (mainly Tamil) belief.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Auspicious: festivals, joyful occasions, rest and recreation.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
Group: Bhadra. Deity: Indra.
The seventh day of the waning moon is ruled by Indra and this favors the start of travel, the purchase of vehicles, as well as other matters where movement is a characteristic feature.
Meaning: Cutter (chisel) or chopping
Symbol: Sharp tool (axe, razor), flame
Deity: Agni
Type: mixed (mishra, sadharana) — For everyday and routine tasks, work with fire and metal; it is better not to begin important new matters.
Vimshottari lord: Sun
Shakti: burn and ignite others
Deity: Yama
Bhadra — the most inauspicious karana: weddings, journeys, purchases and any auspicious undertakings are avoided during it. It suits only harsh deeds: fighting enemies, demolition, removing obstacles.
A karana is half a tithi; there are 60 of them in a lunar month.
Lord: Venus
All manifestations of beauty and harmony find their support and development on this day, therefore, most worldly and spiritual affairs that do not rely on brute force are good to begin or implement at this time. The day is especially good for marriage, hiring workers, building relationships, creativity, music, singing, dancing, poetry and holding holidays or performances, it is best to schedule a romantic date at this time - it will add additional shine to decorations and a special aroma to flowers, and tact to the owners of all this.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): planting flowers and trees; digging the ground is not very favorable; do not prune and the like
plants of the day: flowers, ornamental plants
nakshatra Krittika
Planting and sowing are not allowed, but everyday routine tasks may be carried out.
Krishna-saptami
soaking seeds is allowed, digging the ground
Planting and sowing are allowed.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
“Saw”: the tithi number and the weekday number (Sun = 1 … Sat = 7) add up to 13 — Sun and the 12th tithi, Mon and the 11th, Tue and the 10th, Wed and the 9th, Thu and the 8th, Fri and the 7th, Sat and the 6th. One of the worst yogas: auspicious activities are postponed.
“Deadly” combination of weekday and tithi group: Sun and Tue — Nanda (1, 6, 11), Mon and Fri — Bhadra (2, 7, 12), Wed — Jaya (3, 8, 13), Thu — Rikta (4, 9, 14), Sat — Purna (5, 10, 15). Portends failure for new undertakings.
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Rahu (a different segment for each weekday). No new work, journeys or deals are started; whatever was begun earlier may be continued.
How it is calculated: following the South Indian tradition (Tamil Nadu, Kerala), as Drik Panchang does — the daytime from sunrise to sunset (upper limb of the disc, with refraction) is divided into 8 parts, and Rahu Kalam is part 4 (Mon 2, Sat 3, Fri 4, Wed 5, Thu 6, Tue 7, Sun 8).
Another tradition — Kala Vela: the eighth parts of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order starting from the lord of the day, while the eighth part, the last before sunset, is “empty”, without a lord; in this tradition it is given to Rahu — today {y} (on Sundays it coincides with the calculation above).
Yet another tradition — printed panchangas: a nominal day of 6:00–18:00, so Rahu Kalam always falls at the same clock time — today 10:30–12:00; if the nominal 6:00–18:00 day is counted in local mean time — 10:59–12:29 by the clock. Far from India this is a rough approximation.
Using the rising and setting of the centre of the disc without refraction (old Siddhantic panchangas): {x}.
At night Rahu Kalam is usually not reckoned (the translator of the Kalaprakashika, 1917: “it occurs only in the daytime”); a few divide the night into 8 parts as well, but there is no generally accepted order of the night parts. In North India, Choghadiya is more often consulted to choose the hour.
One-eighth of the daytime associated with Yama: unfavourable for new undertakings and journeys.
How it is calculated: the eighths of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day; Yamaganda (Yamaghantaka) is Jupiter’s portion, today part 7. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 15:00–16:30.
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Gulika (the son of Saturn). Whatever is begun at this time tends to repeat, so funerals are not held and loans are not taken during Gulika; important new undertakings are usually avoided.
How it is calculated: Saturn’s portion among the eighths of the daytime (planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day), today part 2. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 07:30–09:00. According to a note by the translator of the Kalaprakashika, Gulika is not considered inauspicious: it is even good for reaping, gathering grain, trade, medical treatment, repaying debts and a number of other activities; the view that whatever is begun during Gulika will repeat itself is a popular (mainly Tamil) belief.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
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.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) is in force during the daytime, but not on earth (the Moon is not in Karka, Simha, Kumbha or Mina): the harm is mitigated, yet this time is still usually avoided for weddings, travel and important undertakings.
Group: Jaya. Deity: Vasus.
The ruler of the eighth day of the waning Moon is Vasus, which favors the beginning of military operations, the construction of defenses and fortifications.
Meaning: 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)
Deity: Brahma
Auspicious: religious rites, study, spiritual and charitable work.
A karana is half a tithi; there are 60 of them in a lunar month.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): 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 Rohini
Planting and sowing are allowed.
Krishna-ashtami
tillage and sowing are forbidden
No pruning; planting flowers, soaking and the like are allowed.
according to the Indian tradition: No pruning; planting flowers, soaking seeds and the like are allowed.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
An auspicious combination of weekday and tithi group: Fri — Nanda (1, 6, 11), Wed — Bhadra (2, 7, 12), Tue — Jaya (3, 8, 13), Sat — Rikta (4, 9, 14), Thu — Purna (5, 10, 15). Brings success; if the same pair also forms an inauspicious yoga, Siddha prevails.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
0 — does not affect the haircut rating
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.
8th tithi: a day of Durga and Shiva, good for fasting and worship, but weaker than usual for worldly undertakings.
Group: Rikta. Deity: Serpent (Naga).
The Serpent (Naga) presides over the ninth day of the waning Moon, which is suitable for struggle, destruction, coercion and for efforts to overcome obstacles.
Meaning: 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)
Deity: Aryaman
Auspicious: dealings with authorities and superiors, fame, home and housing, clothing and jewellery.
A karana is half a tithi; there are 60 of them in a lunar month.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): planting trees, sowing grain crops
plants of the day: laurel, spices, for example hot peppers
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-navami
for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
For pruning and uprooting; plowing and watering are allowed, but nothing else.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
The nitya yoga of “calamity” is in force for most of the day: worldly undertakings are postponed, but the day is good for holy baths, dana, japa and ancestor rites.
Group: Purna. Deity: Dharma.
The tenth day of the waning moon is protected by Dharma, which favors virtuous deeds, religious events, spiritual practices, as well as other pious activities. You can start any important work.
Meaning: 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)
One of the two most inauspicious yogas: worldly undertakings are not begun in it at all. It is, however, very good for holy baths, dana, japa and ancestor rites.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): field work, planting rice, grain, trees or flowers
plants of the day: watery vegetables such as cucumbers and zucchini, water-loving plants such as rice
nakshatra Ardra
For pruning and uprooting; plowing and watering are allowed, but nothing else.
Krishna-dashami
any undertakings
Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result.
according to the Indian tradition: Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result (planting or sowing is not allowed).
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.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
0 — does not affect the haircut rating
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut
Auspicious: comfort and convenience, purchases, home improvement, any auspicious deeds.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
Group: Nanda. Deity: Rudra.
The ruler of the eleventh day of the waning Moon is Rudra, which is favorable for fasting and religious (spiritual) activities. Remembering the Supreme Deity will give especially positive results.
Meaning: Successful, magnificent, two for riches
Symbol: Arrow or quiver of arrows, rarely: rainbow
Deity: Aditi
Type: movable (chara, chala) — For journeys and moving house, buying vehicles, gardening, quick and temporary changes.
Vimshottari lord: Jupiter
Shakti: give the gaining of profit (property, wealth), growth
what to do (Tibetan tradition): 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-ekadashi
plowing, pruning and weeding
Soaking seeds is allowed, but not planting or sowing.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
0 — does not affect the haircut rating
The Moon in Pushya, the best of the nakshatras for new undertakings (except weddings).
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.
Group: Bhadra. Deity: Sun (Ravi).
The Sun (Ravi) rules the twelfth day of the waning Moon and this period is auspicious for religious ceremonies, lighting the sacred fire and performing one's duties.
Meaning: 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
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 Pushya
Soaking seeds is allowed, but not planting or sowing.
Krishna-dvadashi
neutral
For pruning and uprooting; plowing and watering are allowed, but nothing else.
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
0 — does not affect the haircut rating
Auspicious: spiritual practice, mantras, worship, study with a teacher.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
Group: Jaya. Deity: God of Love.
The thirteenth day of the waning moon is ruled by the God of love, which is favorable for establishing friendly relations, sensual pleasures, as well as celebrations.
Meaning: 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
Especially auspicious: success of undertakings, gaining knowledge and receiving initiations.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): sowing, planting flowers and trees
plants of the day: plants with large sweet fruits, or with fleshy (voluminous) stems and leaves
nakshatra Ashlesha
For pruning and uprooting; plowing and watering are allowed, but nothing else.
Krishna-trayodashi
no pruning or felling
For pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else.
for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
14th tithi of the waning Moon, the eve of the new moon: unfavourable for new undertakings; a day of Shiva (Masik Shivaratri).
Group: Rikta. Deity: Kali.
Kali rules the fourteenth day of the waning moon and promotes destruction, appeal to elementals (forces of nature, elements) and spirits.
Meaning: 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
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.
Deity: Kali (personification of the Kali Yuga)
Inauspicious for new undertakings. Good for preparing and taking medicines, mantras, protective and pacifying rites.
A karana is half a tithi; there are 60 of them in a lunar month.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): planting flowers and trees; digging the ground is not very favorable; do not prune and the like
plants of the day: flowers, ornamental plants
nakshatra Purva-Phalguni
For pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else.
Krishna-chaturdashi
for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
do not start anything, only finish up safe tasks that require no exertion
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
An additional auspicious combination of weekday and nakshatra, not given in all panchangas: Sun — Mula, Mon — Dhanishtha, Tue — Uttara Bhadrapada, Wed — Krittika, Thu — Punarvasu, Fri — Purva Phalguni, Sat — Swati.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
The Sun moves into a new sign: a time for holy baths, dana and worship of the Sun, but not for new undertakings.
Group: Purna. Deity: Pitris (ancestors).
The Pitris (ancestors) rule the new moon; this period is suitable for rites honoring the ancestors (shraddha, tarpana), for pacifying the mind and performing austerities.
Meaning: Following red
Symbol: Half of the bed under the feet (foot)
Deity: Aryaman (Lord of Hospitality)
Type: fixed (dhruva, sthira) — For what is firm and lasting: laying house foundations, housewarming, planting, weddings, taking office, long-term projects.
Vimshottari lord: Sun
Shakti: accumulate and prosper through alliances
Especially auspicious: any auspicious deeds and ceremonies.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
Deity: nagas (serpents)
Inauspicious. Suitable only for harsh and forceful deeds, work with things that must stay fixed, and rites connected with serpents.
A karana is half a tithi; there are 60 of them in a lunar month.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): working in the field, planting flowers and trees, sowing, making a pond and a well; do not plow
plants of the day: slow-growing, long-lived, dense, heavy, sturdy plants
nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni
Planting and sowing are allowed.
Amavasya
do not start anything, only finish up safe tasks that require no exertion
digging, plowing, planting trees
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
“Omitted” tithi, lying entirely between two sunrises and touching neither of them (avama day): unfavourable for new undertakings.
New moon: a day of the ancestors (shraddha, tarpana) and of spiritual practice, unfavourable for worldly undertakings.
Patron: Padmanabha; Aditya — Tvashtar. Full moon in nakshatra Ashwini. Ritu: Sharad.
Adhika Masa (intercalary month, also called Purushottama Masa or Mala Masa) — a lunar month during which the Sun does not pass into a new sign; it takes the name of the following month with the prefix “Adhika”, and the month after it is called “Nija” (true). In an Adhika month the annual festivals are not observed (they move to the Nija month; the exception is Ganga Dussehra, which in a year with Adhika Jyeshtha is celebrated in the intercalary month), weddings are not held, upanayana, housewarming and the laying of a house foundation are not performed, and no major undertakings are begun. Monthly observances — Ekadashis (Padmini and Parama), Pradosha, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri — are kept as usual, and the month itself is dedicated to Purushottama (Vishnu) and is especially good for japa, reading sacred texts, fasting and dana.
Group: Bhadra. Deity: Vidhatr.
Patronizes the second lunar day of Vidhatr. This period is suitable for all matters designed for development and long-term preservation, for example, for laying the foundations of buildings.
Meaning: Hand, fist
Symbol: Palm or fist
Deity: Savitar (Animating, Awakening)
Type: light (kshipra, laghu) — For quick matters: trade, healing, study, travel, purchases and starting a business.
Vimshottari lord: Moon
Shakti: give the obtaining of what you want with your own hands, dexterity
Auspicious: pure and noble deeds, religious rites, study.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): planting trees, sowing grain crops
plants of the day: laurel, spices, for example hot peppers
nakshatra Hasta
Soaking seeds is allowed, but not planting or sowing.
Shukla-dvitya
planting and sowing are allowed (long-term result)
An intercalary lunar month (Purushottama Masa): annual festivals move to the following Nija month (except Ganga Dussehra: in a year with Adhika Jyeshtha it is observed in the intercalary month); not a time for new undertakings — weddings, housewarmings, new vows. Good for japa, scripture reading and charity.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
The same combination of weekday (Sun, Tue or Sat) and Bhadra tithi (2, 7 or 12), but with the nakshatra Mrigashirsha, Chitra or Dhanishtha. The result repeats twice: good for acquisitions, bad for losses, loans and funerals.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
An intercalary lunar month: not for weddings, housewarmings or major new undertakings; good for spiritual practice.
Group: Jaya. Deity: Vishnu.
Vishnu rules the third lunar day. It is a suitable time for cutting hair, nails, shaving and other cosmetic procedures. You can begin any important business.
Meaning: 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)
Especially auspicious: study, sacred rites, peace and reconciliation.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): field work, planting rice, grain, trees or flowers
plants of the day: watery vegetables such as cucumbers and zucchini, water-loving plants such as rice
nakshatra Chitra
No pruning; planting flowers, soaking and the like are allowed.
Shukla-tritya
any undertakings
Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result.
according to the Indian tradition: Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result (planting or sowing is not allowed).
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
“Burnt” combination of weekday and nakshatra: Sun — Bharani, Mon — Chitra, Tue — Uttara Ashadha, Wed — Dhanishtha, Thu — Uttara Phalguni, Fri — Jyeshtha, Sat — Revati. Whatever is begun “burns up” without bearing fruit.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Group: Rikta. Deity: Yama.
The ruler of the fourth lunar day is Yama. Important matters should not be started. It is possible to conduct military maneuvers, remove obstacles and destroy something.
Meaning: 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
One of the two most inauspicious yogas: worldly undertakings are not begun in it at all; good for fasting, prayer and spiritual practice.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): 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 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-chaturti
felling trees, for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
Planting and sowing are not allowed, but everyday routine tasks may be carried out.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
The nitya yoga of “discord” is in force for most of the day: worldly undertakings are postponed, and the day suits fasting, prayer and spiritual practice.
Group: Purna. Deity: Soma.
The fifth lunar day is owned by Soma, who patronizes medicine, surgery and cleansing the body of poisons. You can begin other important things.
Meaning: 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)
Inauspicious: portends obstacles. If a matter cannot be postponed, the first 3 ghatis of the yoga (about 1 h 12 min) are skipped.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): 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 Vishakha
Planting and sowing are not allowed, but everyday routine tasks may be carried out.
Shukla-panchami
do not fell trees, any undertakings
No pruning; planting flowers, soaking and the like are allowed.
plowing the ground
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Group: Nanda. Deity: Kartikeya.
Kartikeya presides on the sixth lunar day, favoring coronations (taking office), establishing new friendships, celebrating holidays and performances.
Meaning: 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)
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.
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 Anuradha
No pruning; planting flowers, soaking and the like are allowed.
Shukla-shashti
plowing the ground
For pruning and uprooting; plowing and watering are allowed, but nothing else.
soaking seeds is allowed, farming
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Group: Bhadra. Deity: Indra.
The seventh lunar day is ruled by Indra and this favors the start of travel, the purchase of vehicles, as well as other matters where movement is a characteristic feature.
Meaning: 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)
Auspicious: health and healing, long-term matters and anything meant to last a long time.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): 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 Jyestha
For pruning and uprooting; plowing and watering are allowed, but nothing else.
Shukla-saptami
soaking seeds is allowed, farming
tillage and sowing are forbidden
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Group: Jaya. Deity: Vasus.
The ruler of the eighth lunar day is Vasu, which favors the beginning of military operations, the construction of defenses and fortifications.
Meaning: 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)
Auspicious: weddings and family matters, anything meant to bring good fortune and well-being.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): 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 Mula
For pruning and uprooting; plowing and watering are allowed, but nothing else.
Shukla-ashtami
tillage and sowing are forbidden
For pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else.
for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Group: Rikta. Deity: Serpent (Naga).
The serpent (Naga) patronizes the ninth lunar day, which is suitable for struggle, destruction, coercion and for efforts to overcome obstacles.
Meaning: 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)
Auspicious: jewellery, celebrations, travel, creative undertakings.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): planting trees, sowing grain crops
plants of the day: laurel, spices, for example hot peppers
nakshatra Purva-Ashadha
For pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else.
Shukla-navami
for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
Planting and sowing are allowed.
any undertakings
+1 — favourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Inauspicious: portends trouble and hindrances; if necessary, the first 6 ghatis (about 2 h 24 min) are skipped.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
Group: Purna. Deity: Dharma.
The tenth lunar day is patronized by Dharma, which favors virtuous deeds, religious events, spiritual practices, as well as other pious activities. You can start any important work.
Meaning: 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
what to do (Tibetan tradition): field work, planting rice, grain, trees or flowers
plants of the day: watery vegetables such as cucumbers and zucchini, water-loving plants such as rice
nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha
Planting and sowing are allowed.
Shukla-dashami
any undertakings
pruning and weeding
Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result.
according to the Indian tradition: Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result (planting or sowing is not allowed).
+1 — favourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Auspicious: good and religious deeds, starting work, helping people.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
Group: Nanda. Deity: Rudra.
The ruler of the eleventh lunar day is Rudra, which is favorable for fasting and religious (spiritual) activities. Remembering the Supreme Deity will give especially positive results.
Meaning: 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)
what to do (Tibetan tradition): unfavorable for planting seeds, flowers and trees or for working in the field (favorable for fighting pests or pruning something)
plants of the day: onions, garlic and thorny plants, plants that actively defend themselves
nakshatra Shravana
Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result.
according to the Indian tradition: Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result (planting or sowing is not allowed).
Shukla-ekadashi
pruning and weeding
Group: Bhadra. Deity: Sun (Ravi).
The Sun (Ravi) rules the twelfth lunar day and this period is auspicious for religious ceremonies, lighting the sacred fire and performing one's duties.
Meaning: 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
what to do (Tibetan tradition): doing work related to water and earth - plowing and sowing, planting flowers and trees
plants of the day: climbers, plants that depend on others and adapt quickly, all leafy greens
nakshatra Dhanishtha
Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result.
according to the Indian tradition: Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result (planting or sowing is not allowed).
Shukla-dvadashi
neutral
+1 — favourable for a haircut
0 — does not affect the haircut rating
Group: Jaya. Deity: God of Love.
The thirteenth lunar day is ruled by the God of love, which is favorable for establishing friendly relations, sensual pleasures, as well as celebrations.
Meaning: 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
what to do (Tibetan tradition): sowing, planting flowers and trees
plants of the day: plants with large sweet fruits, or with fleshy (voluminous) stems and leaves
nakshatra Shatabhisha
Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result.
according to the Indian tradition: Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result (planting or sowing is not allowed).
Shukla-triodashi
no pruning or felling
+1 — favourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Group: Rikta. Deity: Kali.
Kali rules the fourteenth lunar day and promotes destruction, appeal to elementals (forces of nature, elements) and spirits.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): planting flowers and trees; digging the ground is not very favorable; do not prune and the like
plants of the day: flowers, ornamental plants
nakshatra Purva-Bhadra
For pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else.
Shukla-chaturdashi
not good for sowing seeds, for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Group: Purna. Deity: Vishvedevas.
Vishvedevas rule the full moon and protect the peace of mind and the performance of austerities.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): working in the field, planting flowers and trees, sowing, making a pond and a well; do not plow
plants of the day: slow-growing, long-lived, dense, heavy, sturdy plants
nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra
Planting and sowing are allowed.
Purnima
sowing seeds, any undertakings
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
what to do (Tibetan tradition): planting trees, sowing grain crops
plants of the day: laurel, spices, for example hot peppers
nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra
Planting and sowing are allowed.
Krishna-pratipat
digging, plowing, planting trees
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.
A single tithi touches three consecutive days (a long tithi that prevails at two sunrises): unfavourable for weddings and important undertakings.