September 1934 falls, in the lunar calendar (amanta), within the months Shravana (until 8.09), Bhadrapada (from 9.09). Periods: all month — Chaturmasya; from 22.09 — Pitru Paksha. Major festivals: 12.09 Ganesha Chaturthi; 22.09 Ananta Chaturdashi.
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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
- 1.09 Sat — Amrita Siddhi Yoga, Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Anandadi: Shrivatsa until 11:20
Rohini (fixed): for what is firm and lasting: laying house foundations, housewarming, planting, weddings, taking office, long-term projects. - 5.09 Wed — Pushya, Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Anandadi: Matanga until 15:00
Pushya (light): for quick matters: trade, healing, study, travel, purchases and starting a business. - 9.09 Sun — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Anandadi: Chhatra, Yoga Sadhya after 11:09
Uttara-Phalguni (fixed): for what is firm and lasting: laying house foundations, housewarming, planting, weddings, taking office, long-term projects. - 13.09 Thu — Yoga Indra, Ravi Yoga, Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) after 06:30 until 15:28
Swati (movable): for journeys and moving house, buying vehicles, gardening, quick and temporary changes. - 21.09 Fri — Ravi Yoga, Anandadi: Saumya, Auspicious nakshatra until 13:18
Dhanishtha (movable): for journeys and moving house, buying vehicles, gardening, quick and temporary changes. - 25.09 Tue — Amrita Siddhi Yoga, Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Anandadi: Amrita until 13:40
Ashwini (light): for quick matters: trade, healing, study, travel, purchases and starting a business.
Pitru Paksha: weddings, major purchases and new undertakings are traditionally postponed.
Festivals
- 1.09 Sat Janmashtami (Vaishnavas, ISKCON)
- 1.09 Sat Nandotsava, Dahi Handi
- 4.09 Tue Aja Ekadashi (Annada)
- 6.09 Thu Pradosha Vrat
- 6.09 Thu Masik Shivaratri
- 8.09 Sat Shravana Amavasya (Pithori, Pola)
- 8.09 Sat Shani Amavasya
- 11.09 Tue Hartalika Teej
- 12.09 Wed Ganesha Chaturthi
- 12.09 Wed Chandra Darshan
- 13.09 Thu Rishi Panchami
- 14.09 Fri Skanda Shashti
- 16.09 Sun Kanya Sankranti (Vishwakarma Puja)
- 16.09 Sun Radha Ashtami
- 16.09 Sun Masik Durgashtami
- 19.09 Wed Parivartini Ekadashi (Parsva, Vamana)
- 20.09 Thu Vamana Jayanti
- 20.09 Thu Pradosha Vrat
- 22.09 Sat Ananta Chaturdashi
- 22.09 Sat Purnima Vrat
- 22.09 Sat Purnima Shraddha (start of Pitru Paksha)
- 23.09 Sun Bhadrapada Purnima
- 26.09 Wed Sankashti Chaturthi (Vighnaraja)
- 26.09 Wed Bharani Shraddha
- 30.09 Sun Kalashtami
- 30.09 Sun Madhya Ashtami (Pitru Paksha)
Special muhurta yogas
- 1.09 Sat Amrita Siddhi Yoga 05:32–15:25
- 1.09 Sat Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 05:32–15:25
- 4.09 Tue Tripushkar Yoga 18:01–23:57
- 9.09 Sun Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 11:09–05:49 (10.09)
- 9.09 Sun Tripushkar Yoga 04:47–05:49 (10.09)
- 14.09 Fri Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 16:23–05:59 (15.09)
- 16.09 Sun Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 15:26–06:03 (17.09)
- 23.09 Sun Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 06:14–00:09 (24.09)
- 25.09 Tue Amrita Siddhi Yoga 06:18–21:43
- 25.09 Tue Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 06:18–21:43
- 26.09 Wed Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 21:30–06:22 (27.09)
- 29.09 Sat Dwipushkar Yoga 06:26–01:28 (30.09)
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.
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 — Vishti (Bhadra), Vyatipata, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
- 4.09 Tue — Vyatipata, Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi), Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
- 7.09 Fri — many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower), Krishna Chaturdashi, Anandadi: Kana (unfavourable day)
- 8.09 Sat — Amavasya, Fierce or sharp nakshatra, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
- 14.09 Fri — Vaidhriti, Kshaya tithi, Gandanta
- 16.09 Sun — Sankranti day, Anandadi: Kana, Vishti (Bhadra)
- 22.09 Sat — many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower), Bhadra on earth, Rikta tithi (unfavourable day)
- 23.09 Sun — Kshaya tithi, Panchaka
- 26.09 Wed — Anandadi: Kana, Rikta tithi, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
- 27.09 Thu — Yamaghanta, Anandadi: Lumbaka (unfavourable day)
- 28.09 Fri — Yamaghanta (unfavourable day)
- 29.09 Sat — Vyatipata, Vishti (Bhadra), Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
- 30.09 Sun — Fierce or sharp nakshatra, Surya Dagdha tithi, Anandadi: Dhwanksha
Sky this month
- 9.09 New moon (Amavasya) 03:20
- 16.09 Kanya Sankranti 15:34 — the Sun enters Kanya (Virgo)
- 23.09 Full moon (Purnima) 07:18
- 23.09 Autumnal equinox 20:44
- There are no eclipses this month.
Periods
- all month Chaturmasya
- from 22.09 Pitru Paksha
- 20.09 19:45 – 24.09 22:39 Dosha-free Panchaka
Samvatsara and month
Bhava (No. 8, “being, becoming”) — A mixed year: auspicious events coexist with worries and unrest. more
Northern samvatsara: Vyaya. Shaka Samvat 1856, Vikram Samvat 1991, Kali Yuga 5035.
Shravana (Nabhas) — The month of Shiva and the rains: Shravana Somvars (Mondays), Naga Panchami, Raksha Bandhan; in the dark half — Krishna Janmashtami. more
Bhadrapada (Nabhasya) — The month of Ganesha: Ganesha Chaturthi, Ananta Chaturdashi; the dark half is Pitru Paksha, the time of ancestor rites. more
Amanta — reckoning lunar months from new moon to new moon (South and West India; this calendar shows months this way). Purnimanta — reckoning from full moon to full moon (North India): the bright half of the month (Shukla Paksha) bears the same name in both systems, while the dark half (Krishna Paksha) in purnimanta already belongs to the next month. So, for example, Krishna Janmashtami is “Shravana, Krishna 8” in amanta and “Bhadrapada, Krishna 8” in purnimanta: it is one and the same day.
Times are standard time UTC+3 (from the site settings, without daylight saving time) · panchanga at sunrise (upper limb of the Sun’s disc, with refraction) · ayanamsa Lahiri · place 55°45′ N 37°35′ E · festival dates are calculated for this location by the rules of kala vyapti · times of Sankranti are accurate to within a few minutes
| Summary | Best day — Amrita Siddhi Yoga, Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi); auspicious time — until 11:20 |
|---|---|
| Month | Shravana (amanta) · Bhadrapada (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Bhava (No. 8) · Shaka 1856 · Vikram 1991 more |
| Period | Chaturmasya |
| Festivals | Janmashtami (Vaishnavas, ISKCON) · Nandotsava, Dahi Handi |
At sunrise 05:32
| Tithi | 8Krishna-ashtami (Jaya, Vasus) · until 11:20 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Rohini, pada 3 (fixed, Prajapati (Brahma - Creator), Moon) · until 15:25 more |
| Yoga | Harshana (“delighting”, auspicious) · until 11:37 more |
| Karana | Kaulava (movable) · until 11:20 more |
| Vara | Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Vrishabha (Taurus) |
Changes during the day
| from 11:20 | tithi Krishna-navami |
|---|---|
| from 11:20 | karana Taitila |
| from 11:37 | yoga Vajra |
| from 15:25 | nakshatra Mrigashirsha |
| from 00:10 (02.09) | karana Gara |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 04:53 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 05:32 |
| Noon | 12:29 |
| Sunset | 19:25 |
| End of twilight | 20:05 |
| Moonrise | 21:48 |
| Moonset | 16:01 |
| Day length | 13 h 53 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 11:20 | from 15:25 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Rohini (05:32–15:25) is good for sowing.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Mrigashirsha (15:25–19:25) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Festivals and periods
Janmashtami (Vaishnavas, ISKCON) · Krishna
The Vaishnava date of Janmashtami — by the Ashtami at sunrise without any admixture of Saptami; ISKCON and the temples of Mathura and Vrindavan may celebrate it a day later than the Smartas.
Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 10:10 (31.08)–11:20
Smarta date: 31.08
Nandotsava, Dahi Handi · Krishna
On the day after Janmashtami the joy of Nanda is celebrated: young men form human pyramids to break a hanging pot of curd, as little Krishna used to do.
Rule: relative to a neighbouring festival
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Amrita Siddhi Yoga 05:32–15:25 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 05:32–15:25 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 11:20–05:34 (02.09)
Jwalamukhi Yoga 11:20–15:25
Anandadi: Shrivatsa 05:32–15:25 Anandadi: Vajra 15:25–05:34 (02.09)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 04:11–04:52 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:01–12:56 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:48–15:43 |
| Godhuli | 19:25–19:46 |
| Pradosha | 19:25–21:27 |
| Nishitha | 00:09–00:50 (02.09) |
| Amrita Kalam | 11:58–13:41 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 09:00–10:44 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 14:13–15:57 |
| Gulika Kalam | 05:32–07:16 |
| Dur Muhurta | 05:32–06:27, 06:27–07:23 |
| Varjyam | 06:47–08:31, 21:35–23:21 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | no suitable window — see the prohibitions below |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | no suitable window — see the prohibitions below |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 07:08–15:55, 17:49–18:55 |
Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Rohini until 15:25, Mrigashirsha from 15:25; tithi Krishna-ashtami until 11:20, Krishna-navami from 11:20; lagna Simha 05:32, Kanya 07:08, Tula 10:08, Vrischika 13:10, Dhanu 15:55, Makara 17:49, Kumbha 18:55
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Rohini (until 15:25) — destruction of all misfortunes; Mrigashirsha (from 15:25) — 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 05:32–11:20: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
- Krishna-navami 11:20–19:25: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Cautions:
- The Muhurta Chintamani warns: whoever shaves in Rohini nakshatra 8 times a year puts their life in danger — frequent haircuts in this nakshatra are best avoided.
- Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Best day · score S = +6
The total of auspicious factors is high and there are no prohibitions: suitable for important undertakings.
Auspicious time ends by 11:20
+4 Amrita Siddhi Yoga 05:32–15:25+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 11:20–05:34 (02.09)+1 Anandadi: Shrivatsa 05:32–15:25+1 Auspicious nakshatra 05:32–15:25+1 Yoga Harshana 05:32–11:370 Chaturmasya0 Jwalamukhi Yoga 11:20–15:25 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Yoga Vajra 11:37–12:510 Anandadi: Vajra 15:25–05:34 (02.09)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Rikta tithi 11:20–05:34 (02.09)
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 Siddhi, Anandadi: Saumya; cons: Rikta tithi |
|---|---|
| Month | Shravana (amanta) · Bhadrapada (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Bhava (No. 8) · Shaka 1856 · Vikram 1991 more |
| Period | Chaturmasya |
At sunrise 05:34
| Tithi | 9Krishna-navami (Rikta, Serpent (Naga)) · until 13:09 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Mrigashirsha, pada 3 (soft, Soma (Chandra, Moon), Mars) · until 17:54 more |
| Yoga | Vajra (“diamond, thunderbolt”, inauspicious) · until 12:04 more |
| Karana | Gara (movable) · until 13:09 more |
| Vara | Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Mithuna (Gemini) |
Changes during the day
| from 12:04 | yoga Siddhi |
|---|---|
| from 13:09 | tithi Krishna-dashami |
| from 13:09 | karana Vanija |
| from 17:54 | nakshatra Ardra |
| from 02:15 (03.09) | karana Vishti |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 04:55 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 05:34 |
| Noon | 12:29 |
| Sunset | 19:23 |
| End of twilight | 20:02 |
| Moonrise | 22:44 |
| Moonset | 16:52 |
| Day length | 13 h 48 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 13:09 | from 17:54 |
|---|
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 (05:34–17:54) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Festivals and periods
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Anandadi: Saumya 05:34–17:54 Anandadi: Dhwanksha 17:54–05:36 (03.09)
- Bhadra in heaven: 02:15–15:27 (03.09); Bhadra Puchha 04:16–05:35 (03.09); Bhadra Mukha 05:35–07:46 (03.09)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 04:13–04:53 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:01–12:56 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:47–15:42 |
| Godhuli | 19:23–19:43 |
| Pradosha | 19:23–21:25 |
| Nishitha | 00:09–00:50 (03.09) |
| Amrita Kalam | 08:11–09:57 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 17:39–19:23 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 12:28–14:12 |
| Gulika Kalam | 15:56–17:39 |
| Dur Muhurta | 17:32–18:28 |
| Varjyam | 03:19–05:07 (03.09) |
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 07:04–19:23 |
Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Mrigashirsha until 17:54, Ardra from 17:54; tithi Krishna-navami until 13:09, Krishna-dashami from 13:09; lagna Simha 05:34, Kanya 07:04, Tula 10:04, Vrischika 13:06, Dhanu 15:51, Makara 17:45, Kumbha 18:51
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Mrigashirsha (until 17:54) — abundance (well-being, prosperity); Ardra (from 17:54) — sadness; Sunday — physical well-being.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Krishna-navami 05:34–13:09: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Cautions:
- Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Ordinary day · score S = 0
Auspicious and inauspicious factors are balanced: a day for routine matters; important matters are best timed for favourable days.
+1 Yoga Siddhi 12:04–05:36 (03.09)+1 Anandadi: Saumya 05:34–17:54+1 Auspicious nakshatra 05:34–17:540 Chaturmasya0 Anandadi: Dhwanksha 17:54–05:36 (03.09)0 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 17:54–05:36 (03.09)0 Surya Dagdha tithi 13:09–05:36 (03.09)−2 Rikta tithi 05:34–13:09
| Summary | Avoid starting important matters — Vishti (Bhadra), Vyatipata |
|---|---|
| Month | Shravana (amanta) · Bhadrapada (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Bhava (No. 8) · Shaka 1856 · Vikram 1991 more |
| Period | Chaturmasya |
At sunrise 05:36
| Tithi | 10Krishna-dashami (Purna, Dharma) · until 15:27 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Ardra, pada 2 (sharp, Rudra (Roaring, angry image of Shiva), Rahu) · until 20:49 more |
| Yoga | Siddhi (“success, accomplishment”, auspicious) · until 12:52 more |
| Karana | Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 15:27 more |
| Vara | Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Mithuna (Gemini) |
Changes during the day
| from 12:52 | yoga Vyatipata |
|---|---|
| from 15:27 | tithi Krishna-ekadashi |
| from 15:27 | karana Bava |
| from 20:49 | nakshatra Punarvasu |
| from 04:43 (04.09) | karana Balava |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 04:57 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 05:36 |
| Noon | 12:29 |
| Sunset | 19:20 |
| End of twilight | 19:59 |
| Moonrise | 23:53 |
| Moonset | 17:28 |
| Day length | 13 h 44 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 5, average — 7, bad — 1
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 15:27 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 05:36–15:27: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Festivals and periods
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 15:27–05:38 (04.09) Krakacha Yoga 15:27–05:38 (04.09)
Anandadi: Kaladanda 05:36–20:49 Anandadi: Dhumra 20:49–05:38 (04.09)
- Bhadra in heaven: 02:15–15:27; Bhadra Puchha 04:16–05:35; Bhadra Mukha 05:35–07:46
- Gandanta (tithi): 15:00–15:53
- Surya Dagdha tithi: Krishna-dashami
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 04:14–04:55 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:01–12:56 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:45–15:40 |
| Godhuli | 19:20–19:41 |
| Pradosha | 19:20–21:24 |
| Nishitha | 00:08–00:50 (04.09) |
| Amrita Kalam | 09:36–11:23 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 07:19–09:02 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 10:45–12:28 |
| Gulika Kalam | 14:11–15:54 |
| Dur Muhurta | 12:56–13:51, 15:40–16:35 |
| Varjyam | none on this day |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 07:00–12:52
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | average 07:00–12:52 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average 07:00–12:52 |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 07:00–15:47, 17:41–18:47 |
Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Ardra; tithi Krishna-dashami until 15:27, Krishna-ekadashi from 15:27; lagna Simha 05:36, Kanya 07:00, Tula 10:01, Vrischika 13:02, Dhanu 15:47, Makara 17:41, Kumbha 18:47
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Ardra — sadness; Monday — clear, bright complexion.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Vyatipata 12:52–19:20: 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.
+2 Yoga Siddhi 05:36–12:52+1 Auspicious weekday0 Chaturmasya−1 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 15:27–05:38 (04.09)−1 Krakacha Yoga 15:27–05:38 (04.09)−1 Anandadi: Kaladanda 05:36–20:49−1 Surya Dagdha tithi 05:36–15:27−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 05:36–20:49−1 Vyatipata 12:52–05:38 (04.09)−2 Vishti (Bhadra) 05:36–15:27
| Summary | Avoid starting important matters — Vyatipata, Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) |
|---|---|
| Month | Shravana (amanta) · Bhadrapada (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Bhava (No. 8) · Shaka 1856 · Vikram 1991 more |
| Period | Chaturmasya |
| Festivals | Aja Ekadashi (Annada) |
At sunrise 05:38
| Tithi | 11Krishna-ekadashi (Nanda, Rudra) · until 18:01 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Punarvasu, pada 2 (movable, Aditi, Jupiter) · until 23:57 more |
| Yoga | Vyatipata (“calamity, downfall”, inauspicious) · until 13:54 more |
| Karana | Balava (movable) · until 18:01 more |
| Vara | Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Mithuna (Gemini) |
Changes during the day
| from 13:54 | yoga Variyana |
|---|---|
| from 18:01 | tithi Krishna-dvadashi |
| from 18:01 | karana Kaulava |
| from 23:57 | nakshatra Pushya |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 04:59 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 05:38 |
| Noon | 12:28 |
| Sunset | 19:18 |
| End of twilight | 19:56 |
| Moonrise | none |
| Moonset | 17:51 |
| Day length | 13 h 39 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 18:01 |
|---|
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 (05:38–19:18) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Festivals and periods
Aja Ekadashi (Annada) · Vishnu
The Ekadashi of the dark half of Shravana (Bhadrapada in North India). According to legend, this fast restored King Harishchandra’s kingdom and family; Vishnu is worshipped.
Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 15:27 (03.09)–18:01
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Parana (breaking the fast): 05:40–08:23 (05.09)
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Tripushkar Yoga 18:01–23:57
Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:38–18:01
Anandadi: Sthira 05:38–23:57 Anandadi: Vardhamana 23:57–05:40 (05.09)
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 | 04:15–04:57 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:00–12:55 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:44–15:39 |
| Godhuli | 19:18–19:38 |
| Pradosha | 19:18–21:22 |
| Nishitha | 00:08–00:49 (05.09) |
| Amrita Kalam | 21:14–23:02 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 15:53–17:35 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 09:03–10:45 |
| Gulika Kalam | 12:28–14:10 |
| Dur Muhurta | 08:22–09:16, 23:27–00:08 (05.09) |
| Varjyam | 10:23–12:11 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 17:38–18:43
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | average 17:38–18:43 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average 17:38–18:43 |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 06:56–15:43, 17:38–18:43 |
Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Punarvasu; tithi Krishna-ekadashi until 18:01, Krishna-dvadashi from 18:01; lagna Simha 05:38, Kanya 06:56, Tula 09:57, Vrischika 12:58, Dhanu 15:43, Makara 17:38, Kumbha 18:43
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Punarvasu — strength of spirit (bravery, resilience); Tuesday — harm to longevity.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Vyatipata 05:38–13:54: auspicious undertakings, including haircuts, are avoided during this yoga (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Cautions:
- Ekadashi: by custom, those who fast on this day do not cut their hair or shave.
- Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Avoid starting important matters · score S = −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: Vyatipata
+1 Anandadi: Sthira 05:38–23:57+1 Auspicious nakshatra 05:38–23:570 Yoga Variyana 13:54–05:40 (05.09)0 Chaturmasya0 Tripushkar Yoga 18:01–23:57−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:38–18:01−3 Vyatipata 05:38–13:54
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 15:00 |
|---|---|
| Month | Shravana (amanta) · Bhadrapada (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Bhava (No. 8) · Shaka 1856 · Vikram 1991 more |
| Period | Chaturmasya |
At sunrise 05:40
| Tithi | 12Krishna-dvadashi (Bhadra, Sun (Ravi)) · until 20:40 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Pushya, pada 1 (light, Brhaspati, Saturn) · until 03:06 (06.09) more |
| Yoga | Variyana (“excellent, best”, auspicious) · until 15:00 more |
| Karana | Kaulava (movable) · until 07:21 more |
| Vara | Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Karka (Cancer) |
Changes during the day
| from 07:21 | karana Taitila |
|---|---|
| from 15:00 | yoga Parigha |
| from 20:40 | tithi Krishna-trayodashi |
| from 20:40 | karana Gara |
| from 03:06 (06.09) | nakshatra Ashlesha |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 05:01 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 05:40 |
| Noon | 12:28 |
| Sunset | 19:15 |
| End of twilight | 19:54 |
| Moonrise | 01:08 |
| Moonset | 18:08 |
| Day length | 13 h 35 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 |
|---|
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 (05:40–19:15) is good for sowing.
Festivals and periods
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:40–20:40
Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 20:40–05:42 (06.09)
Anandadi: Matanga 05:40–03:06 (06.09) Anandadi: Rakshasa 03:06–05:42 (06.09)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 04:17–04:58 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:43–15:38 |
| Godhuli | 19:15–19:36 |
| Pradosha | 19:15–21:20 |
| Nishitha | 00:07–00:49 (06.09) |
| Amrita Kalam | 19:51–21:40 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 12:27–14:09 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 07:22–09:04 |
| Gulika Kalam | 10:45–12:27 |
| Dur Muhurta | 12:00–12:55 |
| Varjyam | 09:00–10:48 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: good 06:53–12:54, 17:34–18:39
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 | good 06:53–12:54, 17:34–18:39 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | good 06:53–12:54, 17:34–18:39 |
| Bathing, washing hair | average throughout the daytime |
Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Pushya; tithi Krishna-dvadashi; lagna Simha 05:40, Kanya 06:53, Tula 09:53, Vrischika 12:54, Dhanu 15:39, Makara 17:34, Kumbha 18:39
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Pushya — increase in wealth; Wednesday — favour of the authorities.
Cautions:
- Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Best day · score S = +7
The total of auspicious factors is high and there are no prohibitions: suitable for important undertakings.
Auspicious time ends by 15:00
+2 Pushya 05:40–03:06 (06.09)+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:40–20:40+1 Anandadi: Matanga 05:40–03:06 (06.09)+1 Yoga Variyana 05:40–15:00+1 Auspicious weekday0 Chaturmasya0 Yoga Parigha 15:00–03:31 (06.09)
| Summary | Ordinary day — pros: Anandadi: Amrita, Auspicious weekday; cons: Fierce or sharp nakshatra |
|---|---|
| Month | Shravana (amanta) · Bhadrapada (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Bhava (No. 8) · Shaka 1856 · Vikram 1991 more |
| Period | Chaturmasya |
| Festivals | Pradosha Vrat · Masik Shivaratri |
At sunrise 05:42
| Tithi | 13Krishna-trayodashi (Jaya, God of Love) · until 23:11 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Ashlesha, pada 1 (sharp, Naga - the lord of snakes (Sharpa), Mercury) · until 06:06 (07.09) more Gandamula |
| Yoga | Parigha (“bolt, barrier”, inauspicious) · until 16:02 more |
| Karana | Gara (movable) · until 09:57 more |
| Vara | Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Karka (Cancer) |
Changes during the day
| from 09:57 | karana Vanija |
|---|---|
| from 16:02 | yoga Shiva |
| from 23:11 | tithi Krishna-chaturdashi |
| from 23:11 | karana Vishti |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 05:03 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 05:42 |
| Noon | 12:28 |
| Sunset | 19:13 |
| End of twilight | 19:51 |
| Moonrise | 02:25 |
| Moonset | 18:19 |
| Day length | 13 h 30 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 |
|---|
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, 19:13–21:19
the tithi covers the decisive time on both days — the day with greater coverage is chosen
Masik Shivaratri · Shiva
The monthly “night of Shiva” — the fourteenth day of the waning Moon. Devotees fast, keep vigil through the night and perform abhisheka of the lingam at midnight (Nishitha).
Rule: nishitha vyapini: midnight, 00:07–00:49 (07.09)
the tithi covers the decisive time on both days — the day with greater coverage is chosen
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 23:11–05:44 (07.09)
Anandadi: Amrita all day
- Bhadra on earth: 23:11–06:06 (07.09); Bhadra Mukha 23:11–01:23 (07.09)
- Gandanta (nakshatra): 23:22–12:48 (07.09)
- Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Ashlesha
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 04:18–05:00 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:00–12:54 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:42–15:36 |
| Godhuli | 19:13–19:34 |
| Pradosha | 19:13–21:19 |
| Nishitha | 00:07–00:49 (07.09) |
| Amrita Kalam | 04:18–06:06 (07.09) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 14:08–15:50 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 05:42–07:23 |
| Gulika Kalam | 09:04–10:46 |
| Dur Muhurta | 10:12–11:06, 15:36–16:30 |
| Varjyam | 17:30–19:18 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 06:49–12:50, 17:30–18:35
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | average 06:49–12:50, 17:30–18:35 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average 06:49–12:50, 17:30–18:35 |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 06:49–15:35, 17:30–18:35 |
Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Ashlesha; tithi Krishna-trayodashi; lagna Simha 05:42, Kanya 06:49, Tula 09:49, Vrischika 12:50, Dhanu 15:35, Makara 17:30, Kumbha 18:35
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Ashlesha — physical affliction (suffering); Thursday — success.
Cautions:
- Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
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: Amrita all day+1 Auspicious weekday0 Yoga Shiva 16:02–05:44 (07.09)0 Chaturmasya−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 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 | Unfavourable day — many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower), Krishna Chaturdashi |
|---|---|
| Month | Shravana (amanta) · Bhadrapada (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Bhava (No. 8) · Shaka 1856 · Vikram 1991 more |
| Period | Chaturmasya |
At sunrise 05:44
| Tithi | 14Krishna-chaturdashi (Rikta, Kali) · until 01:26 (08.09) more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Ashlesha, pada 4 (sharp, Naga - the lord of snakes (Sharpa), Mercury) · until 06:06 more Gandamula |
| Yoga | Shiva (“auspicious, benevolent”, auspicious) · until 16:54 more |
| Karana | Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 12:21 more |
| Vara | Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Karka (Cancer) |
Changes during the day
| from 06:06 | nakshatra Magha |
|---|---|
| from 12:21 | karana Shakuni |
| from 16:54 | yoga Siddha |
| from 01:26 (08.09) | tithi Amavasya |
| from 01:26 (08.09) | karana Chatushpada |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 05:05 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 05:44 |
| Noon | 12:27 |
| Sunset | 19:10 |
| End of twilight | 19:48 |
| Moonrise | 03:42 |
| Moonset | 18:28 |
| Day length | 13 h 26 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 0, average — 8, bad — 5
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 06:06 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Magha (06:06–19:10) is good for sowing, for root crops.
- Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 05:44–12:21: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
- Shakuni 12:21–19:10: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it (it is suitable for sowing).
- Krishna-chaturdashi 05:44–19:10: according to the Kalaprakashika, ploughing on Chaturdashi puts the owner’s life in danger.
Festivals and periods
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Anandadi: Mrityu 05:44–06:06 Anandadi: Kana 06:06–05:45 (08.09)
- Bhadra on earth: 23:11 (06.09)–12:21; Bhadra Mukha 23:11 (06.09)–01:23; Bhadra Puchha 11:00–12:19
- Gandanta (nakshatra): 23:22 (06.09)–12:48
- Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Ashlesha
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 | 00:07–00:49 (08.09) |
| Amrita Kalam | 04:18–06:06 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 10:46–12:27 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 15:48–17:29 |
| Gulika Kalam | 07:24–09:05 |
| Dur Muhurta | 08:25–09:19, 12:54–13:47 |
| Varjyam | 19:27–21:14 |
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 06:45–15:31, 17:26–18:31 |
Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Ashlesha until 06:06, Magha from 06:06; tithi Krishna-chaturdashi; lagna Simha 05:44, Kanya 06:45, Tula 09:45, Vrischika 12:46, Dhanu 15:31, Makara 17:26, Kumbha 18:31
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Ashlesha (until 06:06) — physical affliction (suffering); Magha (from 06:06) — loss of property; Friday — universal respect.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Krishna-chaturdashi 05:44–19:10: a Rikta and Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
- Bhadra on earth 05:44–12:21: 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).
- 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)
Avoid starting important matters: Krishna Chaturdashi
+1 Yoga Shiva 05:44–16:54+1 Auspicious weekday0 Chaturmasya−1 Gandanta 05:44–12:48−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 05:44–06:06−1 Bhadra on earth 05:44–12:21−3 Anandadi: Kana 06:06–05:45 (08.09)−3 Krishna Chaturdashi 05:44–01:26 (08.09)
| Summary | Avoid starting important matters — Amavasya, Fierce or sharp nakshatra |
|---|---|
| Month | Shravana (amanta) · Bhadrapada (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Bhava (No. 8) · Shaka 1856 · Vikram 1991 more |
| Period | Chaturmasya |
| Festivals | Shani Amavasya · Shravana Amavasya (Pithori, Pola) |
At sunrise 05:45
| Tithi | 30Amavasya (Purna, Pitris (ancestors)) · until 03:20 (09.09) more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Magha, pada 4 (fierce, Pitris or Pitars - ancestors of the clan, forefathers, Ketu) · until 08:48 more Gandamula |
| Yoga | Siddha (“perfected, accomplished”, auspicious) · until 17:30 more |
| Karana | Chatushpada (fixed, inauspicious) · until 14:26 more |
| Vara | Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Simha (Leo) |
Changes during the day
| from 08:48 | nakshatra Purva-Phalguni |
|---|---|
| from 14:26 | karana Naga |
| from 17:30 | yoga Sadhya |
| from 03:20 (09.09) | tithi Shukla-pratipat |
| from 03:20 (09.09) | karana Kimstughna |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 05:07 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 05:45 |
| Noon | 12:27 |
| Sunset | 19:07 |
| End of twilight | 19:45 |
| Moonrise | 04:59 |
| Moonset | 18:36 |
| Day length | 13 h 21 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 08:48 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Magha (05:45–08:48) is good for sowing, for root crops.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Phalguni (08:48–19:07) is good for root crops.
- Chatushpada 05:45–14:26: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
- Naga 14:26–19:07: 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 01:26–03:20 (09.09)
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Shravana Amavasya (Pithori, Pola) · Pitris (ancestors)
The new moon of Shravana — Pithori Amavasya (mothers pray for their children) and Pola (worship of bullocks in Maharashtra).
Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 01:26–03:20 (09.09)
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Anandadi: Padma 05:45–08:48 Anandadi: Lumbaka 08:48–05:47 (09.09)
- Gandanta (tithi): 02:54–03:45 (09.09)
- Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Magha
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 04:21–05:03 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:00–12:53 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:40–15:34 |
| Godhuli | 19:07–19:29 |
| Pradosha | 19:07–21:15 |
| Nishitha | 00:06–00:49 (09.09) |
| Amrita Kalam | 06:08–07:55, 04:07–05:53 (09.09) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 09:06–10:46 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 14:07–15:47 |
| Gulika Kalam | 05:45–07:26 |
| Dur Muhurta | 05:45–06:39, 06:39–07:32 |
| Varjyam | 17:35–19:20 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | no suitable window — see the prohibitions below |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | no suitable window — see the prohibitions below |
| Bathing, washing hair | bad throughout the daytime |
Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Magha until 08:48, Purva-Phalguni from 08:48; tithi Amavasya; lagna Simha 05:45, Kanya 06:41, Tula 09:41, Vrischika 12:42, Dhanu 15:28, Makara 17:22, Kumbha 18:27
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Magha (until 08:48) — loss of property; Purva-Phalguni (from 08:48) — ill health; Saturday — decline of physical strength.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Amavasya 05:45–19:07: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Cautions:
- The Muhurta Chintamani warns: whoever shaves in Magha nakshatra 4 times a year puts their life in danger — frequent haircuts in this nakshatra are best avoided.
- Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Avoid starting important matters · score S = −3
There is a mild prohibition (Amavasya, Krishna Chaturdashi, Bhadra on earth, Vyatipata, Vaidhriti, kshaya tithi, Sankranti, Ashubha Yoga) or the total score is -3 or lower: the day is unfavourable for important new matters, but suitable for fasting, prayer and everyday work.
Avoid starting important matters: Amavasya
+2 Yoga Siddha 05:45–17:30+1 Anandadi: Padma 05:45–08:480 Chaturmasya−1 Anandadi: Lumbaka 08:48–05:47 (09.09)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 05:45–08:48−3 Amavasya 05:45–03:20 (09.09)
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 — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Anandadi: Chhatra; auspicious time — after 11:09 |
|---|---|
| Month | Bhadrapada (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Bhava (No. 8) · Shaka 1856 · Vikram 1991 more |
| Period | Chaturmasya |
At sunrise 05:47
| Tithi | 1Shukla-pratipat (Nanda, Brahma) · until 04:47 (10.09) more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Purva-Phalguni, pada 4 (fierce, Bhaga (Share, Distributor) - god of wealth and family, Venus) · until 11:09 more |
| Yoga | Sadhya (“attainable, amenable”, auspicious) · until 17:47 more |
| Karana | Kimstughna (fixed) · until 16:07 more |
| Vara | Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Simha (Leo) |
Changes during the day
| from 11:09 | nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni |
|---|---|
| from 16:07 | karana Bava |
| from 17:47 | yoga Shubha |
| from 04:47 (10.09) | tithi Shukla-dvitya |
| from 04:47 (10.09) | karana Balava |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 05:09 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 05:47 |
| Noon | 12:27 |
| Sunset | 19:05 |
| End of twilight | 19:43 |
| Moonrise | 06:15 |
| Moonset | 18:43 |
| Day length | 13 h 17 min |
Sky
| New moon (Amavasya) | 03:20 |
|---|
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 3, average — 4, bad — 6
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 11:09 |
|---|
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, Purva-Phalguni (05:47–11:09) is good for root crops.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Phalguni (11:09–19:05) is good for sowing.
- Kimstughna 05:47–16:07: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Festivals and periods
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 11:09–05:49 (10.09) Tripushkar Yoga 04:47–05:49 (10.09)
Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:47–04:47 (10.09)
Anandadi: Chhatra 05:47–11:09 Anandadi: Mitra 11:09–05:49 (10.09)
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 | 04:22–05:05 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 11:59–12:53 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:39–15:32 |
| Godhuli | 19:05–19:26 |
| Pradosha | 19:05–21:14 |
| Nishitha | 00:06–00:49 (10.09) |
| Amrita Kalam | 04:07–05:53, 05:17–07:01 (10.09) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 17:25–19:05 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 12:26–14:06 |
| Gulika Kalam | 15:45–17:25 |
| Dur Muhurta | 17:18–18:12 |
| Varjyam | 18:55–20:39 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 11:09–12:38, 17:18–18:23
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 | average 11:09–12:38, 17:18–18:23 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average 11:09–12:38, 17:18–18:23 |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 11:09–15:24, 17:18–18:23 |
Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Purva-Phalguni until 11:09, Uttara-Phalguni from 11:09; tithi Shukla-pratipat; lagna Simha 05:47, Kanya 06:37, Tula 09:37, Vrischika 12:38, Dhanu 15:24, Makara 17:18, Kumbha 18:23
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Purva-Phalguni (until 11:09) — ill health; Uttara-Phalguni (from 11:09) — destruction of all diseases; Sunday — physical well-being.
Cautions:
- The Muhurta Chintamani warns: whoever shaves in Uttara-Phalguni nakshatra 4 times a year puts their life in danger — frequent haircuts in this nakshatra are best avoided.
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Best day · score S = +5
The total of auspicious factors is high and there are no prohibitions: suitable for important undertakings.
Auspicious time begins after 11:09
+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 11:09–05:49 (10.09)+1 Anandadi: Chhatra 05:47–11:09+1 Yoga Sadhya 05:47–17:47+1 Auspicious nakshatra 11:09–05:49 (10.09)0 Chaturmasya0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:47–04:47 (10.09) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Tripushkar Yoga 04:47–05:49 (10.09)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 05:47–11:09
| Summary | Favourable day — Yoga Shubha, Anandadi: Shrivatsa; auspicious time — until 13:04 |
|---|---|
| Month | Bhadrapada (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Bhava (No. 8) · Shaka 1856 · Vikram 1991 more |
| Period | Chaturmasya |
At sunrise 05:49
| Tithi | 2Shukla-dvitya (Bhadra, Vidhatr) · until 05:49 (11.09) more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Uttara-Phalguni, pada 3 (fixed, Aryaman (Lord of Hospitality), Sun) · until 13:04 more |
| Yoga | Shubha (“goodness, happiness”, auspicious) · until 17:44 more |
| Karana | Balava (movable) · until 17:21 more |
| Vara | Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Kanya (Virgo) |
Changes during the day
| from 13:04 | nakshatra Hasta |
|---|---|
| from 17:21 | karana Kaulava |
| from 17:44 | yoga Shukla |
| from 05:49 (11.09) | tithi Shukla-tritya |
| from 05:49 (11.09) | karana Taitila |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 05:11 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 05:49 |
| Noon | 12:26 |
| Sunset | 19:02 |
| End of twilight | 19:40 |
| Moonrise | 07:31 |
| Moonset | 18:50 |
| Day length | 13 h 12 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 10, average — 3, bad — 0
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 13:04 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Phalguni (05:49–13:04) is good for sowing.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Hasta (13:04–19:02) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Festivals and periods
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:49–05:49 (11.09)
Anandadi: Shrivatsa 05:49–13:04 Anandadi: Vajra 13:04–05:51 (11.09)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 04:23–05:06 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 11:59–12:52 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:38–15:31 |
| Godhuli | 19:02–19:24 |
| Pradosha | 19:02–21:12 |
| Nishitha | 00:05–00:48 (11.09) |
| Amrita Kalam | 05:17–07:01 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 07:28–09:08 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 10:47–12:26 |
| Gulika Kalam | 14:05–15:44 |
| Dur Muhurta | 12:52–13:45, 15:31–16:24 |
| Varjyam | 21:59–23:41 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: good 06:33–12:34, 17:14–18:20
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | good 06:33–12:34, 17:14–18:20 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails | good 06:33–12:34, 17:14–18:20 |
| Cutting toenails | average throughout the daytime |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 06:33–15:20, 17:14–18:20 |
Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni until 13:04, Hasta from 13:04; tithi Shukla-dvitya; lagna Simha 05:49, Kanya 06:33, Tula 09:33, Vrischika 12:34, Dhanu 15:20, Makara 17:14, Kumbha 18:20
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Uttara-Phalguni (until 13:04) — destruction of all diseases; Hasta (from 13:04) — imparting radiance (to the person); Monday — clear, bright complexion.
Cautions:
- The Muhurta Chintamani warns: whoever shaves in Uttara-Phalguni nakshatra 4 times a year puts their life in danger — frequent haircuts in this nakshatra are best avoided.
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Favourable day · score S = +4
Auspicious factors outweigh inauspicious ones: ordinary matters can be started.
Auspicious time ends by 13:04
+2 Yoga Shubha 05:49–17:44+1 Anandadi: Shrivatsa 05:49–13:04+1 Auspicious nakshatra 05:49–13:04+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 05:49–05:49 (11.09)0 Chaturmasya0 Anandadi: Vajra 13:04–05:51 (11.09)−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:49–05:49 (11.09)
| Summary | Favourable day — Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Anandadi: Saumya; auspicious time — until 14:33 |
|---|---|
| Month | Bhadrapada (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Bhava (No. 8) · Shaka 1856 · Vikram 1991 more |
| Period | Chaturmasya |
| Festivals | Hartalika Teej |
At sunrise 05:51
| Tithi | 3Shukla-tritya (Jaya, Vishnu) · until 06:23 (12.09) more the tithi will also last until tomorrow’s sunrise (tryahasparsha) |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Hasta, pada 3 (light, Savitar (Animating, Awakening), Moon) · until 14:33 more |
| Yoga | Shukla (“bright, pure”, auspicious) · until 17:20 more |
| Karana | Taitila (movable) · until 18:09 more |
| Vara | Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Kanya (Virgo) |
Changes during the day
| from 14:33 | nakshatra Chitra |
|---|---|
| from 17:20 | yoga Brahma |
| from 18:09 | karana Gara |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 05:13 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 05:51 |
| Noon | 12:26 |
| Sunset | 19:00 |
| End of twilight | 19:37 |
| Moonrise | 08:50 |
| Moonset | 18:58 |
| Day length | 13 h 08 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 2, average — 11, bad — 0
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 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, Hasta (05:51–14:33) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Chitra (14:33–19:00) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Festivals and periods
Hartalika Teej · Shiva and Parvati
The fast of Parvati, who won Shiva as her husband through severe austerity: women fast without water and mould clay figures of Shiva and Parvati. In Karnataka this day is Gowri Habba.
Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 05:49–06:23 (12.09)
the tithi spans two sunrises — the first day is chosen by rule
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) all day Ravi Yoga 14:33–05:53 (12.09)
Anandadi: Saumya 05:51–14:33 Anandadi: Dhwanksha 14:33–05:53 (12.09)
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 (12.09) |
| Amrita Kalam | 08:11–09:53 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 15:42–17:21 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 09:08–10:47 |
| Gulika Kalam | 12:25–14:04 |
| Dur Muhurta | 08:29–09:21, 23:21–00:05 (12.09) |
| Varjyam | 22:54–00:34 (12.09) |
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, cutting toenails | average throughout the daytime |
| Bathing, washing hair | average throughout the daytime |
Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Hasta until 14:33, Chitra from 14:33; tithi Shukla-tritya; lagna Simha 05:51, Kanya 06:29, Tula 09:29, Vrischika 12:30, Dhanu 15:16, Makara 17:10, Kumbha 18:16
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Hasta (until 14:33) — imparting radiance (to the person); Chitra (from 14:33) — improvement of well-being; Tuesday — harm to longevity.
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Favourable day · score S = +3
Auspicious factors outweigh inauspicious ones: ordinary matters can be started.
Auspicious time ends by 14:33
+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) all day+1 Anandadi: Saumya 05:51–14:33+1 Auspicious nakshatra 05:51–14:33+1 Yoga Shukla 05:51–17:20+1 Auspicious tithi all day+1 Ravi Yoga 14:33–05:53 (12.09)0 Chaturmasya0 Anandadi: Dhwanksha 14:33–05:53 (12.09)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−2 Tryahasparsha
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Favourable day — Yoga Brahma, Ravi Yoga; auspicious time — after 15:36; auspicious time — until 16:35 |
|---|---|
| Month | Bhadrapada (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Bhava (No. 8) · Shaka 1856 · Vikram 1991 more |
| Period | Chaturmasya |
| Festivals | Ganesha Chaturthi · Chandra Darshan |
At sunrise 05:53
| Tithi | 3Shukla-tritya (Jaya, Vishnu) · until 06:23 more vriddhi: the same tithi also prevailed at yesterday’s sunrise |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Chitra, pada 3 (soft, Tvashtri (Heavenly Architect) or Vishwakarma (Vastu God), Mars) · until 15:36 more |
| Yoga | Brahma (“Brahma, sacred knowledge”, auspicious) · until 16:35 more |
| Karana | Gara (movable) · until 06:23 more |
| Vara | Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Tula (Libra) |
Changes during the day
| from 06:23 | tithi Shukla-chaturti |
|---|---|
| from 06:23 | karana Vanija |
| from 15:36 | nakshatra Swati |
| from 16:35 | yoga Indra |
| from 18:30 | karana Vishti |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 05:15 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 05:53 |
| Noon | 12:26 |
| Sunset | 18:57 |
| End of twilight | 19:35 |
| Moonrise | 10:12 |
| Moonset | 19:09 |
| Day length | 13 h 03 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 | from 06:23 | from 15:36 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Chitra (05:53–15:36) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Swati (15:36–18:57) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
- Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 18:30–18:57: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Festivals and periods
Ganesha Chaturthi · Ganesha
The appearance day of Ganesha and the start of the ten-day festival. The clay murti is installed at noon (Madhyahna), and modaks and durva grass are offered; on this evening devotees do not look at the Moon (mithya dosha). The festival ends with the immersion of the murti in water on Ananta Chaturdashi.
Rule: madhyahna vyapini: midday (the 3rd fifth of the daytime), 11:07–13:43
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Do not look at the Moon: 10:12–19:09
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, 18:57–19:09
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: 18:57–19:09
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Ravi Yoga 05:53–15:36 Ravi Yoga 05:30–05:55 (13.09)
Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:53–06:23 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:53–06:23
Anandadi: Kaladanda 05:53–15:36 Anandadi: Dhumra 15:36–05:55 (13.09)
- Bhadra in the netherworld: 18:30–06:30 (13.09); Bhadra Mukha 18:26–20:27; Bhadra Puchha 05:17–06:30 (13.09)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 04:26–05:10 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:36–15:28 |
| Godhuli | 18:57–19:19 |
| Pradosha | 18:57–21:09 |
| Nishitha | 00:04–00:48 (13.09) |
| Amrita Kalam | 08:55–10:36 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 12:25–14:03 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 07:31–09:09 |
| Gulika Kalam | 10:47–12:25 |
| Dur Muhurta | 11:59–12:51 |
| Varjyam | 21:21–22:59 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 05:53–06:23
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 | average 05:53–06:23 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average 05:53–06:23 |
| Bathing, washing hair | average throughout the daytime |
Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Chitra until 15:36, Swati from 15:36; tithi Shukla-tritya until 06:23, Shukla-chaturti from 06:23; lagna Simha 05:53, Kanya 06:25, Tula 09:25, Vrischika 12:26, Dhanu 15:12, Makara 17:06, Kumbha 18:12, Mina 18:56
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Chitra (until 15:36) — improvement of well-being; Swati (from 15:36) — relief from all suffering; Wednesday — favour of the authorities.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Shukla-chaturti 06:23–18:57: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Favourable day · score S = +4
Auspicious factors outweigh inauspicious ones: ordinary matters can be started.
Auspicious time begins after 15:36
Auspicious time ends by 16:35
+2 Yoga Brahma 05:53–16:35+2 Ravi Yoga 05:53–15:36+1 Auspicious nakshatra 05:53–15:36+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 05:53–06:230 Chaturmasya0 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:53–06:23 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:53–06:23 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Vishti (Bhadra) 18:30–05:55 (13.09)−1 Anandadi: Kaladanda 05:53–15:36−2 Rikta tithi 06:23–05:55 (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 | Best day — Yoga Indra, Ravi Yoga; auspicious time — after 06:30; auspicious time — until 15:28 |
|---|---|
| Month | Bhadrapada (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Bhava (No. 8) · Shaka 1856 · Vikram 1991 more |
| Period | Chaturmasya |
| Festivals | Rishi Panchami |
At sunrise 05:55
| Tithi | 4Shukla-chaturti (Rikta, Yama) · until 06:30 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Swati, pada 3 (movable, Waiu (Wind), Rahu) · until 16:13 more |
| Yoga | Indra (“Indra, lord”, auspicious) · until 15:28 more |
| Karana | Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 06:30 more |
| Vara | Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Tula (Libra) |
Changes during the day
| from 06:30 | tithi Shukla-panchami |
|---|---|
| from 06:30 | karana Bava |
| from 15:28 | yoga Vaidhriti |
| from 16:13 | nakshatra Vishakha |
| from 18:23 | karana Balava |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 05:17 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 05:55 |
| Noon | 12:25 |
| Sunset | 18:54 |
| End of twilight | 19:32 |
| Moonrise | 11:37 |
| Moonset | 19:24 |
| Day length | 12 h 59 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 0, average — 11, bad — 2
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 06:30 | from 16:13 |
|---|
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, Swati (05:55–16:13) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Vishakha (16:13–18:54) is good for sowing, for root crops.
- Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 05:55–06:30: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Festivals and periods
Rishi Panchami · Saptarishi (the seven sages)
Worship of the seven sages (the Saptarishi — the seven stars of the Big Dipper). Fasting and a holy bath cleanse devotees, especially women, of unintentional breaches of the rules of purity.
Rule: madhyahna vyapini: midday (the 3rd fifth of the daytime), 11:07–13:43
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Ravi Yoga 05:55–16:13 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:30–05:57 (14.09)
Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:55–06:30
Anandadi: Sthira 05:55–16:13 Anandadi: Vardhamana 16:13–05:57 (14.09)
- Bhadra in the netherworld: 18:30 (12.09)–06:30; Bhadra Mukha 18:26–20:27 (12.09); Bhadra Puchha 05:17–06:30
- Gandanta (tithi): 05:46–06:33 (14.09)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 04:27–05:11 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 11:59–12:51 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:35–15:27 |
| Godhuli | 18:54–19:16 |
| Pradosha | 18:54–21:07 |
| Nishitha | 00:04–00:48 (14.09) |
| Amrita Kalam | 07:11–08:50 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 14:02–15:39 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 05:55–07:33 |
| Gulika Kalam | 09:10–10:47 |
| Dur Muhurta | 10:15–11:07, 15:27–16:18 |
| Varjyam | 21:51–23:28 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: good 06:30–12:23
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 06:30–12:23 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | good 06:30–12:23 |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 06:30–15:08 |
Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Swati until 16:13, Vishakha from 16:13; tithi Shukla-chaturti until 06:30, Shukla-panchami from 06:30; lagna Simha 05:55, Kanya 06:21, Tula 09:21, Vrischika 12:23, Dhanu 15:08, Makara 17:02, Kumbha 18:08, Mina 18:52
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Swati (until 16:13) — relief from all suffering; Vishakha (from 16:13) — loss of money; Thursday — success.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Shukla-chaturti 05:55–06:30: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
- Vaidhriti 15:28–18:54: auspicious undertakings, including haircuts, are avoided during this yoga (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Best day · score S = +7
The total of auspicious factors is high and there are no prohibitions: suitable for important undertakings.
Auspicious time begins after 06:30
Auspicious time ends by 15:28
+2 Yoga Indra 05:55–15:28+2 Ravi Yoga 05:55–16:13+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:30–05:57 (14.09)+1 Anandadi: Sthira 05:55–16:13+1 Auspicious nakshatra 05:55–16:13+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 06:30–05:57 (14.09)0 Chaturmasya0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:55–06:30 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Vishti (Bhadra) 05:55–06:30−1 Vaidhriti 15:28–05:57 (14.09)−2 Rikta tithi 05:55–06:30
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 — Vaidhriti, Kshaya tithi |
|---|---|
| Month | Bhadrapada (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Bhava (No. 8) · Shaka 1856 · Vikram 1991 more |
| Period | Chaturmasya |
| Festivals | Skanda Shashti |
At sunrise 05:57
| Tithi | 5Shukla-panchami (Purna, Soma) · until 06:10 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Vishakha, pada 3 (mixed, Indra and Agni, Jupiter) · until 16:23 more |
| Yoga | Vaidhriti (“without support, discord”, inauspicious) · until 14:01 more |
| Karana | Balava (movable) · until 06:10 more |
| Vara | Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Tula (Libra) |
Changes during the day
| from 06:10 | tithi Shukla-shashti (kshaya: not present at any sunrise) |
|---|---|
| from 06:10 | karana Kaulava |
| from 14:01 | yoga Vishkambha |
| from 16:23 | nakshatra Anuradha |
| from 17:50 | karana Taitila |
| from 05:24 (15.09) | tithi Shukla-saptami |
| from 05:24 (15.09) | karana Gara |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 05:19 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 05:57 |
| Noon | 12:25 |
| Sunset | 18:52 |
| End of twilight | 19:29 |
| Moonrise | 13:03 |
| Moonset | 19:46 |
| Day length | 12 h 54 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 7, average — 4, bad — 2
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 06:10 | from 16:23 |
|---|
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, Vishakha (05:57–16:23) is good for sowing, for root crops.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Anuradha (16:23–18:52) 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, 06:10–05:24 (15.09)
the tithi begins between sunrise and sunset
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:10–05:24 (15.09) Ravi Yoga 16:23–05:59 (15.09) Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 16:23–05:59 (15.09)
Krakacha Yoga 05:24–05:59 (15.09) Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:24–05:59 (15.09)
Anandadi: Matanga 05:57–16:23 Anandadi: Rakshasa 16:23–05:59 (15.09)
- Gandanta (tithi): 05:46–06:33
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 04:29–05:13 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 11:59–12:50 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:33–15:25 |
| Godhuli | 18:52–19:14 |
| Pradosha | 18:52–21:05 |
| Nishitha | 00:03–00:48 (15.09) |
| Amrita Kalam | 07:31–09:08, 05:50–07:25 (15.09) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 10:48–12:24 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 15:38–17:15 |
| Gulika Kalam | 07:34–09:11 |
| Dur Muhurta | 08:32–09:24, 12:50–13:42 |
| Varjyam | 20:21–21:56 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 16:58–18:04
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | average 16:58–18:04 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average 16:58–18:04 |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 16:58–18:04 |
Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Vishakha until 16:23, Anuradha from 16:23; tithi Shukla-panchami until 06:10, Shukla-shashti from 06:10; lagna Simha 05:57, Kanya 06:17, Tula 09:17, Vrischika 12:19, Dhanu 15:04, Makara 16:58, Kumbha 18:04, Mina 18:48
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Vishakha (until 16:23) — loss of money; Anuradha (from 16:23) — loss of money. In general Anuradha is favourable, but not for the very first shaving, cutting or trimming of hair (“vapanam”); Friday — universal respect.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Vaidhriti 05:57–14:01: auspicious undertakings, including haircuts, are avoided during this yoga (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Cautions:
- The Muhurta Chintamani warns: whoever shaves in Anuradha nakshatra 3 times a year puts their life in danger — frequent haircuts in this nakshatra are best avoided.
- 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 = 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: Vaidhriti, Kshaya tithi
+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:10–05:24 (15.09)+1 Anandadi: Matanga 05:57–16:23+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 05:57–06:10+1 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 16:23–05:59 (15.09)0 Ravi Yoga 16:23–05:59 (15.09)0 Auspicious nakshatra 16:23–05:59 (15.09)0 Chaturmasya0 Anandadi: Rakshasa 16:23–05:59 (15.09)−1 Gandanta 05:57–06:33−2 Kshaya tithi−3 Vaidhriti 05:57–14:01
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Favourable day — Ravi Yoga, Anandadi: Amrita; auspicious time — until 16:08 |
|---|---|
| Month | Bhadrapada (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Bhava (No. 8) · Shaka 1856 · Vikram 1991 more |
| Period | Chaturmasya |
At sunrise 05:59
| Tithi | 7Shukla-saptami (Bhadra, Indra) · until 04:11 (16.09) more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Anuradha, pada 3 (soft, Mitra (Friend), Saturn) · until 16:08 more |
| Yoga | Vishkambha (“prop, bolt”, inauspicious) · until 12:12 more |
| Karana | Gara (movable) · until 16:51 more |
| Vara | Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Vrischika (Scorpio) |
Changes during the day
| from 12:12 | yoga Priti |
|---|---|
| from 16:08 | nakshatra Jyestha |
| from 16:51 | karana Vanija |
| from 04:11 (16.09) | tithi Shukla-ashtami |
| from 04:11 (16.09) | karana Vishti |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 05:21 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 05:59 |
| Noon | 12:25 |
| Sunset | 18:49 |
| End of twilight | 19:26 |
| Moonrise | 14:26 |
| Moonset | 20:22 |
| Day length | 12 h 50 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 8, average — 5, bad — 0
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 16:08 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Anuradha (05:59–16:08) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Jyestha (16:08–18:49) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Festivals and periods
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Ravi Yoga 05:59–16:08
Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:59–04:11 (16.09)
Anandadi: Amrita 05:59–16:08 Anandadi: Musala 16:08–06:01 (16.09)
- Bhadra in heaven: 04:11–15:25 (16.09); Bhadra Puchha 05:52–06:59 (16.09); Bhadra Mukha 06:59–08:51 (16.09)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 04:30–05:15 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 11:58–12:50 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:32–15:24 |
| Godhuli | 18:49–19:11 |
| Pradosha | 18:49–21:03 |
| Nishitha | 00:03–00:47 (16.09) |
| Amrita Kalam | 05:50–07:25 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 09:11–10:48 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 14:00–15:37 |
| Gulika Kalam | 05:59–07:35 |
| Dur Muhurta | 05:59–06:50, 06:50–07:42 |
| Varjyam | 21:34–23:07 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 06:13–12:15, 16:54–18:00
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | average 06:13–12:15, 16:54–18:00 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average 06:13–12:15, 16:54–18:00 |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 05:59–16:08, 16:54–18:00 |
Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Anuradha until 16:08, Jyestha from 16:08; tithi Shukla-saptami; lagna Simha 05:59, Kanya 06:13, Tula 09:13, Vrischika 12:15, Dhanu 15:00, Makara 16:54, Kumbha 18:00, Mina 18:44
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Anuradha (until 16:08) — loss of money. In general Anuradha is favourable, but not for the very first shaving, cutting or trimming of hair (“vapanam”); Jyestha (from 16:08) — loss (reduction) of landed property (real estate); Saturday — decline of physical strength.
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
Favourable day · score S = +4
Auspicious factors outweigh inauspicious ones: ordinary matters can be started.
Auspicious time ends by 16:08
+2 Ravi Yoga 05:59–16:08+1 Anandadi: Amrita 05:59–16:08+1 Auspicious nakshatra 05:59–16:08+1 Auspicious tithi 05:59–04:11 (16.09)+1 Yoga Priti 12:12–06:01 (16.09)0 Chaturmasya0 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:59–04:11 (16.09) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Anandadi: Musala 16:08–06:01 (16.09)0 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 16:08–06:01 (16.09)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
| Summary | Avoid starting important matters — Sankranti day, Anandadi: Kana |
|---|---|
| Month | Bhadrapada (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Bhava (No. 8) · Shaka 1856 · Vikram 1991 more |
| Period | Chaturmasya |
| Festivals | Kanya Sankranti (Vishwakarma Puja) · Radha Ashtami · Masik Durgashtami |
At sunrise 06:01
| Tithi | 8Shukla-ashtami (Jaya, Vasus) · until 02:33 (17.09) more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Jyestha, pada 3 (sharp, Indra (Leader of the Gods), Mercury) · until 15:26 more Gandamula |
| Yoga | Priti (“love, affection”, auspicious) · until 10:02 more |
| Karana | Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 15:25 more |
| Vara | Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Vrischika (Scorpio) |
Changes during the day
| from 10:02 | yoga Ayushman |
|---|---|
| from 15:25 | karana Bava |
| from 15:26 | nakshatra Mula |
| from 02:33 (17.09) | tithi Shukla-navami |
| from 02:33 (17.09) | karana Balava |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 05:24 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 06:01 |
| Noon | 12:24 |
| Sunset | 18:46 |
| End of twilight | 19:24 |
| Moonrise | 15:34 |
| Moonset | 21:18 |
| Day length | 12 h 45 min |
Sky
| Kanya Sankranti | 15:34 — the Sun enters Kanya (Virgo) |
|---|
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 2, average — 3, bad — 8
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Jyestha (06:01–15:26) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Mula (15:26–18:46) is good for sowing, for root crops.
- Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 06:01–15:25: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Festivals and periods
Kanya Sankranti (Vishwakarma Puja) · Surya
The Sun enters the sidereal sign of Virgo. Vishwakarma Puja — worship of the divine architect: tools, workshop machinery and vehicles are blessed.
Rule: by the moment of Sankranti, 15:34–18:46
on the day the Sun enters the sign
Radha Ashtami · Radha
The appearance day of Radha, the beloved of Krishna. Puja is performed at noon; the day is celebrated especially in Barsana and Vrindavan. The sixteen-day Mahalakshmi Vrat begins on this day.
Rule: madhyahna vyapini: midday (the 3rd fifth of the daytime), 11:07–13:40
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Masik Durgashtami · Durga
The monthly Ashtami of Durga — the eighth day of the waxing Moon. Devotees fast and perform Durga Puja for protection and strength.
Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 04:11–02:33 (17.09)
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 15:26–06:03 (17.09) Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 15:26–06:03 (17.09)
Anandadi: Siddhi 15:26–06:03 (17.09) Anandadi: Kana 06:01–15:26
- Bhadra in heaven: 04:11–15:25; Bhadra Puchha 05:52–06:59; Bhadra Mukha 06:59–08:51
- Gandanta (nakshatra): 09:39–21:12
- Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Jyestha
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 04:31–05:16 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 11:58–12:49 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:31–15:22 |
| Godhuli | 18:46–19:09 |
| Pradosha | 18:46–21:02 |
| Nishitha | 00:02–00:47 (17.09) |
| Amrita Kalam | 06:53–08:26 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 17:11–18:46 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 12:24–13:59 |
| Gulika Kalam | 15:35–17:11 |
| Dur Muhurta | 17:04–17:55 |
| Varjyam | none on this day |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | no suitable window — see the prohibitions below |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | no suitable window — see the prohibitions below |
| Bathing, washing hair | bad throughout the daytime |
Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Jyestha until 15:26, Mula from 15:26; tithi Shukla-ashtami; lagna Simha 06:01, Kanya 06:09, Tula 09:09, Vrischika 12:11, Dhanu 14:56, Makara 16:50, Kumbha 17:56, Mina 18:40
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Jyestha (until 15:26) — loss (reduction) of landed property (real estate); Mula (from 15:26) — ruin of the family; Sunday — physical well-being.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Shukla-ashtami 06:01–18:46: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
- Sankranti at 15:34 — a Parva day: no haircuts or shaving on this day (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Cautions:
- Jyeshtha: favourable for shaving according to the Muhurta Chintamani and B. V. Raman (the rating above follows the Kalaprakashika, where it is avoided).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Avoid starting important matters · score S = −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: Sankranti day
+1 Yoga Priti 06:01–10:02+1 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 15:26–06:03 (17.09)0 Anandadi: Siddhi 15:26–06:03 (17.09)0 Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 15:26–06:03 (17.09)0 Chaturmasya−1 Ashtami 06:01–02:33 (17.09)−1 Sankranti day−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 06:01–15:26−2 Vishti (Bhadra) 06:01–15:25−3 Anandadi: Kana 06:01–15:26
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: Yoga Ayushman, Auspicious weekday; cons: Rikta tithi, Fierce or sharp nakshatra |
|---|---|
| Month | Bhadrapada (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Bhava (No. 8) · Shaka 1856 · Vikram 1991 more |
| Period | Chaturmasya |
At sunrise 06:03
| Tithi | 9Shukla-navami (Rikta, Serpent (Naga)) · until 00:30 (18.09) more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Mula, pada 3 (sharp, Nirriti (Goddess of Destruction or Alakshmi), Ketu) · until 14:19 more Gandamula |
| Yoga | Ayushman (“long-lived”, auspicious) · until 07:32 more |
| Karana | Balava (movable) · until 13:34 more |
| Vara | Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Kanya (Virgo), Moon: Dhanu (Sagittarius) |
Changes during the day
| from 07:32 | yoga Saubhagya |
|---|---|
| from 13:34 | karana Kaulava |
| from 14:19 | nakshatra Purva-Ashadha |
| from 00:30 (18.09) | tithi Shukla-dashami |
| from 00:30 (18.09) | karana Taitila |
| from 04:41 (18.09) | yoga Shobhana |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 05:26 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 06:03 |
| Noon | 12:24 |
| Sunset | 18:44 |
| End of twilight | 19:21 |
| Moonrise | 16:24 |
| Moonset | 22:36 |
| Day length | 12 h 40 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 0, average — 7, bad — 6
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 14:19 |
|---|
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, Mula (06:03–14:19) is good for sowing, for root crops.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Ashadha (14:19–18:44) is good for root crops.
Festivals and periods
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Ravi Yoga 14:19–06:05 (18.09)
Anandadi: Lumbaka 06:03–14:19 Anandadi: Utpata 14:19–06:05 (18.09)
- Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Mula
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 04:33–05:18 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 11:58–12:49 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:30–15:21 |
| Godhuli | 18:44–19:06 |
| Pradosha | 18:44–21:00 |
| Nishitha | 00:02–00:47 (18.09) |
| Amrita Kalam | 08:13–09:45 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 07:38–09:13 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 10:48–12:23 |
| Gulika Kalam | 13:58–15:34 |
| Dur Muhurta | 12:49–13:39, 15:21–16:12 |
| Varjyam | 12:48–14:19, 23:19–00:49 (18.09) |
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 06:05–18:44 |
Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Mula until 14:19, Purva-Ashadha from 14:19; tithi Shukla-navami; lagna Simha 06:03, Kanya 06:05, Tula 09:05, Vrischika 12:07, Dhanu 14:52, Makara 16:46, Kumbha 17:52, Mina 18:36
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Mula (until 14:19) — ruin of the family; Purva-Ashadha (from 14:19) — ruin of the family; Monday — clear, bright complexion.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Shukla-navami 06:03–18:44: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Ordinary day · score S = −1
Auspicious and inauspicious factors are balanced: a day for routine matters; important matters are best timed for favourable days.
+1 Yoga Ayushman 06:03–07:32+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Ravi Yoga 14:19–06:05 (18.09)0 Anandadi: Utpata 14:19–06:05 (18.09) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Chaturmasya−1 Anandadi: Lumbaka 06:03–14:19−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 06:03–14:19−2 Rikta tithi 06:03–00:30 (18.09)
| Summary | Ordinary day — pros: Ravi Yoga, Anandadi: Mitra; cons: Krakacha Yoga, Fierce or sharp nakshatra |
|---|---|
| Month | Bhadrapada (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Bhava (No. 8) · Shaka 1856 · Vikram 1991 more |
| Period | Chaturmasya |
At sunrise 06:05
| Tithi | 10Shukla-dashami (Purna, Dharma) · until 22:05 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Purva-Ashadha, pada 3 (fierce, Varuna, Venus) · until 12:49 more |
| Yoga | Shobhana (“splendid, beautiful”, auspicious) · until 01:33 (19.09) more |
| Karana | Taitila (movable) · until 11:20 more |
| Vara | Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Kanya (Virgo), Moon: Dhanu (Sagittarius) |
Changes during the day
| from 11:20 | karana Gara |
|---|---|
| from 12:49 | nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha |
| from 22:05 | tithi Shukla-ekadashi |
| from 22:05 | karana Vanija |
| from 01:33 (19.09) | yoga Atiganda |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 05:28 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 06:05 |
| Noon | 12:24 |
| Sunset | 18:41 |
| End of twilight | 19:18 |
| Moonrise | 16:56 |
| Moonset | none |
| Day length | 12 h 36 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 1, average — 4, bad — 8
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 12:49 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Ashadha (06:05–12:49) is good for root crops.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Ashadha (12:49–18:41) is good for sowing.
Festivals and periods
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Ravi Yoga all day
Krakacha Yoga 06:05–22:05 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 12:49–06:07 (19.09) Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 22:05–06:07 (19.09)
Anandadi: Mitra 06:05–12:49 Anandadi: Manasa 12:49–05:28 (19.09) Anandadi: Padma 05:28–06:07 (19.09)
- Gandanta (tithi): 21:43–22:26
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 04:34–05:19 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 11:58–12:48 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:29–15:19 |
| Godhuli | 18:41–19:04 |
| Pradosha | 18:41–20:58 |
| Nishitha | 00:01–00:47 (19.09) |
| Amrita Kalam | 08:19–09:49, 05:04–06:33 (19.09) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 15:32–17:07 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 09:14–10:48 |
| Gulika Kalam | 12:23–13:57 |
| Dur Muhurta | 08:36–09:26, 23:15–00:01 (19.09) |
| Varjyam | 20:12–21:41 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 06:05–12:03, 12:49–18:41
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | average 06:05–12:03, 12:49–18:41 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average 06:05–12:03, 12:49–18:41 |
| Bathing, washing hair | average throughout the daytime |
Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Purva-Ashadha until 12:49, Uttara-Ashadha from 12:49; tithi Shukla-dashami; lagna Kanya 06:05, Tula 09:02, Vrischika 12:03, Dhanu 14:48, Makara 16:42, Kumbha 17:48, Mina 18:32
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Purva-Ashadha (until 12:49) — ruin of the family; Uttara-Ashadha (from 12:49) — improved health; Tuesday — harm to longevity.
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Ordinary day · score S = 0
Auspicious and inauspicious factors are balanced: a day for routine matters; important matters are best timed for favourable days.
+2 Ravi Yoga all day+1 Anandadi: Mitra 06:05–12:49+1 Yoga Shobhana 06:05–01:33 (19.09)+1 Auspicious tithi 06:05–22:050 Auspicious nakshatra 12:49–06:07 (19.09)0 Chaturmasya0 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 12:49–06:07 (19.09) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 06:05–12:49−3 Krakacha Yoga 06:05–22:05
| Summary | Ordinary day — pros: Ravi Yoga, Auspicious nakshatra; cons: Vishti (Bhadra), Anandadi: Mudgara |
|---|---|
| Month | Bhadrapada (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Bhava (No. 8) · Shaka 1856 · Vikram 1991 more |
| Period | Chaturmasya |
| Festivals | Parivartini Ekadashi (Parsva, Vamana) |
At sunrise 06:07
| Tithi | 11Shukla-ekadashi (Nanda, Rudra) · until 19:21 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Uttara-Ashadha, pada 4 (fixed, Vishva-Deva (All Gods), Sun) · until 10:58 more |
| Yoga | Atiganda (“great danger”, inauspicious) · until 22:10 more |
| Karana | Vanija (movable) · until 08:45 more |
| Vara | Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Kanya (Virgo), Moon: Makara (Capricorn) |
Changes during the day
| from 08:45 | karana Vishti |
|---|---|
| from 10:58 | nakshatra Shravana |
| from 19:21 | tithi Shukla-dvadashi |
| from 19:21 | karana Bava |
| from 22:10 | yoga Sukarma |
| from 05:53 (20.09) | karana Balava |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 05:30 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 06:07 |
| Noon | 12:23 |
| Sunset | 18:38 |
| End of twilight | 19:16 |
| Moonrise | 17:16 |
| Moonset | 00:08 |
| Day length | 12 h 31 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 9, average — 4, bad — 0
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 10:58 |
|---|
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 (06:07–10:58) is good for sowing.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Shravana (10:58–18:38) is good for sowing.
- Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 08:45–18:38: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Festivals and periods
Parivartini Ekadashi (Parsva, Vamana) · Vishnu
On this day the sleeping Vishnu turns over onto his other side. Devotees worship Vamana — the dwarf avatar of Vishnu; the fast removes sins and brings blessings.
Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 22:05 (18.09)–19:21
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Parana (breaking the fast): 06:09–08:38 (20.09)
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Ravi Yoga 06:07–10:58 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 19:21–06:09 (20.09)
Anandadi: Chhatra 12:26–06:09 (20.09) Anandadi: Mudgara 06:07–12:26
- Bhadra in the netherworld: 08:45–19:21; Bhadra Puchha 12:58–14:02; Bhadra Mukha 14:02–15:48
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 04:35–05:21 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:28–15:18 |
| Godhuli | 18:38–19:01 |
| Pradosha | 18:38–20:57 |
| Nishitha | 00:01–00:47 (20.09) |
| Amrita Kalam | 05:04–06:33, 23:23–00:50 (20.09) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 12:23–13:57 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 07:41–09:15 |
| Gulika Kalam | 10:49–12:23 |
| Dur Muhurta | 11:58–12:48 |
| Varjyam | 14:37–16:05 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: good 06:07–11:59, 16:39–17:44
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 06:07–11:59, 16:39–17:44 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails | average throughout the daytime |
| Cutting toenails | good 06:07–11:59, 16:39–17:44 |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 06:07–14:44, 16:39–17:44 |
Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha until 10:58, Shravana from 10:58; tithi Shukla-ekadashi; lagna Kanya 06:07, Tula 08:58, Vrischika 11:59, Dhanu 14:44, Makara 16:39, Kumbha 17:44, Mina 18:28
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Uttara-Ashadha (until 10:58) — improved health; Shravana (from 10:58) — bodily development (physical growth); Wednesday — favour of the authorities.
Cautions:
- Ekadashi: by custom, those who fast on this day do not cut their hair or shave.
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Ordinary day · score S = +2
Auspicious and inauspicious factors are balanced: a day for routine matters; important matters are best timed for favourable days.
+2 Ravi Yoga 06:07–10:58+1 Auspicious nakshatra 06:07–10:58+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 06:07–19:210 Anandadi: Chhatra 12:26–06:09 (20.09)0 Chaturmasya−1 Anandadi: Mudgara 06:07–12:26−2 Vishti (Bhadra) 08:45–19:21
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Favourable day — Anandadi: Dhwaja, Auspicious nakshatra; auspicious time — until 08:52 |
|---|---|
| Month | Bhadrapada (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Bhava (No. 8) · Shaka 1856 · Vikram 1991 more |
| Period | Chaturmasya |
| Festivals | Vamana Jayanti · Pradosha Vrat |
At sunrise 06:09
| Tithi | 12Shukla-dvadashi (Bhadra, Sun (Ravi)) · until 16:23 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Shravana, pada 4 (movable, Shri Vishnu, Moon) · until 08:52 more |
| Yoga | Sukarma (“good deed”, auspicious) · until 18:37 more |
| Karana | Balava (movable) · until 16:23 more |
| Vara | Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Kanya (Virgo), Moon: Makara (Capricorn) |
Changes during the day
| from 08:52 | nakshatra Dhanishtha |
|---|---|
| from 16:23 | tithi Shukla-triodashi |
| from 16:23 | karana Kaulava |
| from 18:37 | yoga Dhriti |
| from 02:51 (21.09) | karana Taitila |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 05:32 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 06:09 |
| Noon | 12:23 |
| Sunset | 18:36 |
| End of twilight | 19:13 |
| Moonrise | 17:31 |
| Moonset | 01:46 |
| Day length | 12 h 27 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 08:52 | from 16:23 |
|---|
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, Shravana (06:09–08:52) is good for sowing.
Festivals and periods
Vamana Jayanti · Vamana
The appearance day of Vamana — the fifth avatar of Vishnu, the dwarf brahmin who covered the worlds in three steps and humbled King Bali. The Shravana nakshatra is favourable.
Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 19:21 (19.09)–16:23
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Pradosha Vrat · Shiva
A fast dedicated to Shiva on the thirteenth lunar day (Trayodashi) of both halves of the month. The decisive time is the evening twilight (Pradosha), when, according to legend, Shiva dances on Mount Kailash: in the evening Shiva Puja and abhisheka of the lingam are performed.
Rule: pradosha vyapini: 3 muhurtas after sunset, 18:36–20:55
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Anandadi: Dhwaja 06:09–08:52 Anandadi: Shrivatsa 08:52–06:11 (21.09)
- Dosha-free Panchaka: 19:45–22:39 (24.09)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 04:37–05:23 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 11:57–12:47 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:27–15:17 |
| Godhuli | 18:36–18:59 |
| Pradosha | 18:36–20:55 |
| Nishitha | 00:00–00:46 (21.09) |
| Amrita Kalam | 21:11–22:38 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 13:56–15:29 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 06:09–07:42 |
| Gulika Kalam | 09:15–10:49 |
| Dur Muhurta | 10:18–11:08, 15:17–16:06 |
| Varjyam | 12:29–13:56 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: good 06:09–11:55, 16:35–17:40
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | good 06:09–11:55, 16:35–17:40 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails | average throughout the daytime |
| Cutting toenails | good 06:09–11:55, 16:35–17:40 |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 06:09–14:40, 16:35–17:40 |
Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Shravana until 08:52, Dhanishtha from 08:52; tithi Shukla-dvadashi until 16:23, Shukla-triodashi from 16:23; lagna Kanya 06:09, Tula 08:54, Vrischika 11:55, Dhanu 14:40, Makara 16:35, Kumbha 17:40, Mina 18:24
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Shravana (until 08:52) — bodily development (physical growth); Dhanishtha (from 08:52) — longevity (increased vitality); Thursday — success.
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 08:52
+1 Anandadi: Dhwaja 06:09–08:52+1 Auspicious nakshatra 06:09–08:52+1 Yoga Sukarma 06:09–18:37+1 Auspicious weekday0 Auspicious tithi 16:23–06:11 (21.09)0 Chaturmasya
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Best day — Ravi Yoga, Anandadi: Saumya; auspicious time — until 13:18 |
|---|---|
| Month | Bhadrapada (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Bhava (No. 8) · Shaka 1856 · Vikram 1991 more |
| Period | Chaturmasya |
At sunrise 06:11
| Tithi | 13Shukla-triodashi (Jaya, God of Love) · until 13:18 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Dhanishtha, pada 4 (movable, Vasu (kind) - 8 phenomena of nature, assistants of Indra, Mars) · until 06:36 more |
| Yoga | Dhriti (“steadfastness, firmness”, auspicious) · until 14:58 more |
| Karana | Taitila (movable) · until 13:18 more |
| Vara | Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Kanya (Virgo), Moon: Kumbha (Aquarius) |
Changes during the day
| from 06:36 | nakshatra Shatabhisha |
|---|---|
| from 13:18 | tithi Shukla-chaturdashi |
| from 13:18 | karana Gara |
| from 14:58 | yoga Shula |
| from 23:45 | karana Vanija |
| from 04:17 (22.09) | nakshatra Purva-Bhadra |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 05:34 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 06:11 |
| Noon | 12:22 |
| Sunset | 18:33 |
| End of twilight | 19:10 |
| Moonrise | 17:42 |
| Moonset | 03:23 |
| Day length | 12 h 22 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 06:36 | from 13:18 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Shatabhisha (06:36–18:33) is good for sowing.
- Shukla-chaturdashi 13:18–18:33: according to the Kalaprakashika, ploughing on Chaturdashi puts the owner’s life in danger.
Festivals and periods
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Ravi Yoga 06:36–04:17 (22.09)
Anandadi: Prajapati 06:11–06:36 Anandadi: Saumya 06:36–04:17 (22.09) Anandadi: Dhwanksha 04:17–06:13 (22.09)
- Dosha-free Panchaka: 19:45 (20.09)–22:39 (24.09)
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 (22.09) |
| Amrita Kalam | 21:47–23:14 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 10:49–12:22 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 15:28–17:00 |
| Gulika Kalam | 07:43–09:16 |
| Dur Muhurta | 08:39–09:29, 12:47–13:36 |
| Varjyam | 13:06–14:33 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: good 06:11–11:51
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | good 06:11–11:51 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails | average 06:11–13:18 |
| Cutting toenails | good 06:11–11:51 |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 06:11–13:18 |
Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Dhanishtha until 06:36, Shatabhisha from 06:36; tithi Shukla-triodashi until 13:18, Shukla-chaturdashi from 13:18; lagna Kanya 06:11, Tula 08:50, Vrischika 11:51, Dhanu 14:36, Makara 16:31, Kumbha 17:36, Mina 18:21
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Dhanishtha (until 06:36) — longevity (increased vitality); Shatabhisha (from 06:36) — gaining strength; Friday — universal respect.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Shukla-chaturdashi 13:18–18:33: 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
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 13:18
+2 Ravi Yoga 06:36–04:17 (22.09)+1 Anandadi: Saumya 06:36–04:17 (22.09)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 06:11–06:36+1 Yoga Dhriti 06:11–14:58+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 06:11–13:180 Chaturmasya0 Yoga Shula 14:58–16:39−1 Rikta tithi 13:18–06:13 (22.09)−1 Panchaka all day
| Summary | Unfavourable day — many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower), Bhadra on earth Pitru Paksha: weddings, major purchases and new undertakings are traditionally postponed. |
|---|---|
| Month | Bhadrapada (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Bhava (No. 8) · Shaka 1856 · Vikram 1991 more |
| Period | Pitru Paksha · Chaturmasya; shraddha for those who departed on tithi Purnima |
| Festivals | Ananta Chaturdashi · Purnima Shraddha (start of Pitru Paksha) · Purnima Vrat |
At sunrise 06:13
| Tithi | 14Shukla-chaturdashi (Rikta, Kali) · until 10:14 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Purva-Bhadra, pada 1 (fierce, Aja Ekapad - sunbeam or lightning strike, Jupiter) · until 02:05 (23.09) more |
| Yoga | Shula (“spear, sharp pain”, inauspicious) · until 11:19 more |
| Karana | Vanija (movable) · until 10:14 more |
| Vara | Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Kanya (Virgo), Moon: Kumbha (Aquarius) |
Changes during the day
| from 10:14 | tithi Purnima |
|---|---|
| from 10:14 | karana Vishti |
| from 11:19 | yoga Ganda |
| from 20:44 | karana Bava |
| from 02:05 (23.09) | nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 05:36 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 06:13 |
| Noon | 12:22 |
| Sunset | 18:31 |
| End of twilight | 19:07 |
| Moonrise | 17:52 |
| Moonset | 04:58 |
| Day length | 12 h 18 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 2, average — 1, bad — 10
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 10:14 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Bhadra (06:13–18:31) is good for root crops.
- Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 10:14–18:31: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
- Shukla-chaturdashi 06:13–10:14: according to the Kalaprakashika, ploughing on Chaturdashi puts the owner’s life in danger.
Festivals and periods
Ananta Chaturdashi · Vishnu as Ananta
Worship of Vishnu as Ananta (“the Endless”), reclining on the serpent Shesha: a thread with fourteen knots (the ananta sutra) is tied on the arm. On this day Ganesha murtis are immersed in water — the end of Ganesha Utsav.
Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 13:18 (21.09)–10:14
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Purnima Shraddha (start of Pitru Paksha) · Pitris (ancestors)
The first day of Pitru Paksha: shraddha for ancestors who departed on a full moon. The rite is performed in the afternoon (Aparahna).
Rule: aparahna vyapini: the 4th fifth of the daytime, 13:35–16:03
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Purnima Vrat · Chandra (the Moon)
The full moon fast (Purnima upavas) is kept on the day when Purnima prevails at midday (Madhyahna): if it begins before noon, the fast falls on the day before the one with Purnima at sunrise. Devotees fast from sunrise until moonrise and pray to Vishnu (Satyanarayana) and Chandra.
Rule: madhyahna vyapini: midday (the 3rd fifth of the daytime), 11:08–13:35
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Purnima at sunrise (holy bath, charity): 23.09
- Pitru Paksha — shraddha for those who departed on tithi Purnima
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:13–10:14
Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 10:14–06:14 (23.09)
Anandadi: Kaladanda 06:13–02:05 (23.09) Anandadi: Dhumra 02:05–06:14 (23.09)
- Bhadra on earth: 10:14–20:44; Bhadra Puchha 17:05–18:08; Bhadra Mukha 18:08–19:53
- Dosha-free Panchaka: 19:45 (20.09)–22:39 (24.09)
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 (23.09) |
| Amrita Kalam | 18:49–20:17 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 09:17–10:49 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 13:54–15:26 |
| Gulika Kalam | 06:13–07:45 |
| Dur Muhurta | 06:13–07:02, 07:02–07:51 |
| Varjyam | 10:06–11:33 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | no suitable window — see the prohibitions below |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | no suitable window — see the prohibitions below |
| Bathing, washing hair | bad throughout the daytime |
Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Purva-Bhadra; tithi Shukla-chaturdashi until 10:14, Purnima from 10:14; lagna Kanya 06:13, Tula 08:46, Vrischika 11:47, Dhanu 14:32, Makara 16:27, Kumbha 17:32, Mina 18:17
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Purva-Bhadra — facing death (dangers); Saturday — decline of physical strength.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Shukla-chaturdashi 06:13–10:14: a Rikta and Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
- Purnima 10:14–18:31: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
- Bhadra on earth 10:14–18:31: no shaving or haircuts during Vishti Karana (according to the Muhurta Chintamani, Bhadra does harm when it is on earth; in heaven and in the netherworld its influence on earth is weak).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Unfavourable day · score S = −9
A strict prohibition (a visible eclipse; Visha Yoga of the weekday, tithi and nakshatra; Amrita Siddhi turned to poison; Yamaghanta; the Anandadi yoga Mrityu) or a total score of -7 or lower: any new undertakings are best postponed.
Strict prohibition: many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower)
Avoid starting important matters: Bhadra on earth
+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:13–10:140 Chaturmasya0 Pitru Paksha0 Yoga Ganda 11:19–13:22−1 Anandadi: Kaladanda 06:13–02:05 (23.09)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Panchaka all day−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 06:13–02:05 (23.09)−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 10:14–06:14 (23.09)−2 Rikta tithi 06:13–10:14−3 Bhadra on earth 10:14–20:44
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Avoid starting important matters — Kshaya tithi, Panchaka Pitru Paksha: weddings, major purchases and new undertakings are traditionally postponed. |
|---|---|
| Month | Bhadrapada (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Bhava (No. 8) · Shaka 1856 · Vikram 1991 more |
| Period | Pitru Paksha · Chaturmasya; shraddha for those who departed on tithi Krishna-pratipat |
| Festivals | Bhadrapada Purnima |
At sunrise 06:14
| Tithi | 15Purnima (Purna, Vishvedevas) · until 07:18 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Uttara-Bhadra, pada 1 (fixed, Ahirbudhyana (Serpent of the Deep - Milky Way under the horizon), Saturn) · until 00:09 (24.09) more |
| Yoga | Ganda (“danger, knot”, inauspicious) · until 07:49 more |
| Karana | Bava (movable) · until 07:18 more |
| Vara | Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Kanya (Virgo), Moon: Mina (Pisces) |
Changes during the day
| from 07:18 | tithi Krishna-pratipat (kshaya: not present at any sunrise) |
|---|---|
| from 07:18 | karana Balava |
| from 07:49 | yoga Vriddhi |
| from 17:57 | karana Kaulava |
| from 00:09 (24.09) | nakshatra Revati |
| from 04:34 (24.09) | yoga Dhruva |
| from 04:41 (24.09) | tithi Krishna-dvitya |
| from 04:41 (24.09) | karana Taitila |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 05:38 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 06:14 |
| Noon | 12:22 |
| Sunset | 18:28 |
| End of twilight | 19:05 |
| Moonrise | 18:01 |
| Moonset | 06:32 |
| Day length | 12 h 13 min |
Sky
| Full moon (Purnima) | 07:18 |
|---|---|
| Autumnal equinox | 20:44 |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 1, average — 11, bad — 1
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 07:18 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Bhadra (06:14–18:28) is good for sowing.
Festivals and periods
Bhadrapada Purnima · Chandra (the Moon)
The full moon of Bhadrapada: Uma Maheshwara Vrat; from this day (Purnima Shraddha) Pitru Paksha begins — the fortnight of ancestor rites.
Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 10:14 (22.09)–07:18
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Fast on the eve (Purnima Vrat): 22.09
- Pitru Paksha — shraddha for those who departed on tithi Krishna-pratipat
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 06:14–00:09 (24.09)
Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:18–04:41 (24.09)
Anandadi: Sthira 06:14–00:09 (24.09) Anandadi: Vardhamana 00:09–06:16 (24.09)
- Dosha-free Panchaka: 19:45 (20.09)–22:39 (24.09)
- Gandanta (tithi): 06:57–07:40
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 04:41–05:28 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 11:57–12:46 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:23–15:12 |
| Godhuli | 18:28–18:52 |
| Pradosha | 18:28–20:50 |
| Nishitha | 23:59–00:46 (24.09) |
| Amrita Kalam | 19:45–21:13 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 16:56–18:28 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 12:21–13:53 |
| Gulika Kalam | 15:25–16:56 |
| Dur Muhurta | 16:50–17:39 |
| Varjyam | 10:55–12:23 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 07:18–11:43, 16:23–17:28, 18:13–18:28
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | average 07:18–11:43, 16:23–17:28, 18:13–18:28 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average 07:18–11:43, 16:23–17:28, 18:13–18:28 |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 06:14–14:29, 16:23–17:28, 18:13–18:28 |
Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra; tithi Purnima until 07:18, Krishna-pratipat from 07:18; lagna Kanya 06:14, Tula 08:42, Vrischika 11:43, Dhanu 14:29, Makara 16:23, Kumbha 17:28, Mina 18:13
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Uttara-Bhadra — a good life; Sunday — physical well-being.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Purnima 06:14–07:18: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (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: Kshaya tithi
+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 06:14–00:09 (24.09)+1 Anandadi: Sthira 06:14–00:09 (24.09)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 06:14–00:09 (24.09)+1 Auspicious tithi 07:18–04:41 (24.09)+1 Yoga Vriddhi 07:49–04:34 (24.09)0 Chaturmasya0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:18–04:41 (24.09) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Pitru Paksha−1 Panchaka all day−2 Kshaya tithi
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Ordinary day — pros: Anandadi: Matanga, Auspicious nakshatra; cons: Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi), Panchaka Pitru Paksha: weddings, major purchases and new undertakings are traditionally postponed. |
|---|---|
| Month | Bhadrapada (amanta) · Ashwina (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Bhava (No. 8) · Shaka 1856 · Vikram 1991 more |
| Period | Pitru Paksha · Chaturmasya; shraddha for those who departed on tithi Krishna-dvitya |
At sunrise 06:16
| Tithi | 2Krishna-dvitya (Bhadra, Vidhatr) · until 02:32 (25.09) more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Revati, pada 2 (soft, Pushan (Prosperous), Mercury) · until 22:39 more Gandamula |
| Yoga | Dhruva (“fixed, constant (the Pole Star)”, auspicious) · until 01:41 (25.09) more |
| Karana | Taitila (movable) · until 15:32 more |
| Vara | Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Kanya (Virgo), Moon: Mina (Pisces) |
Changes during the day
| from 15:32 | karana Gara |
|---|---|
| from 22:39 | nakshatra Ashwini |
| from 01:41 (25.09) | yoga Vyaghata |
| from 02:32 (25.09) | tithi Krishna-tritya |
| from 02:32 (25.09) | karana Vanija |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 05:39 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 06:16 |
| Noon | 12:21 |
| Sunset | 18:25 |
| End of twilight | 19:02 |
| Moonrise | 18:11 |
| Moonset | 08:04 |
| Day length | 12 h 08 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 |
|---|
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 (06:16–18:25) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Festivals and periods
- Pitru Paksha — shraddha for those who departed on tithi Krishna-dvitya
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:16–02:32 (25.09)
Anandadi: Matanga 06:16–22:39 Anandadi: Rakshasa 22:39–06:18 (25.09)
- Dosha-free Panchaka: 19:45 (20.09)–22:39
- Gandanta (nakshatra): 16:59–04:22 (25.09)
- Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Revati
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 (25.09) |
| Amrita Kalam | 20:24–21:54 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 07:48–09:19 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 10:50–12:21 |
| Gulika Kalam | 13:52–15:23 |
| Dur Muhurta | 12:45–13:34, 15:11–16:00 |
| Varjyam | 11:24–12:54 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average throughout the daytime
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | average throughout the daytime |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average throughout the daytime |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 06:16–14:25, 16:19–17:25, 18:09–18:25 |
Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Revati; tithi Krishna-dvitya; lagna Kanya 06:16, Tula 08:38, Vrischika 11:39, Dhanu 14:25, Makara 16:19, Kumbha 17:25, Mina 18:09
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Revati — increase in property; Monday — clear, bright complexion.
Cautions:
- Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
- Monday: according to the Kalaprakashika, it is good for a haircut only during the waxing Moon.
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Ordinary day · score S = +2
Auspicious and inauspicious factors are balanced: a day for routine matters; important matters are best timed for favourable days.
+1 Anandadi: Matanga 06:16–22:39+1 Auspicious nakshatra 06:16–22:39+1 Yoga Dhruva 06:16–01:41 (25.09)+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 06:16–02:32 (25.09)0 Chaturmasya0 Pitru Paksha−1 Panchaka 06:16–22:39−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:16–02:32 (25.09)
| Summary | Best day — Amrita Siddhi Yoga, Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi); auspicious time — until 13:40 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 | Bhava (No. 8) · Shaka 1856 · Vikram 1991 more |
| Period | Pitru Paksha · Chaturmasya; shraddha for those who departed on tithi Krishna-tritya |
At sunrise 06:18
| Tithi | 3Krishna-tritya (Jaya, Vishnu) · until 00:58 (26.09) more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Ashwini, pada 2 (light, Ashwini Kumara, Ketu) · until 21:43 more Gandamula |
| Yoga | Vyaghata (“crushing blow”, inauspicious) · until 23:17 more |
| Karana | Vanija (movable) · until 13:40 more |
| Vara | Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Kanya (Virgo), Moon: Mesha (Aries) |
Changes during the day
| from 13:40 | karana Vishti |
|---|---|
| from 21:43 | nakshatra Bharani |
| from 23:17 | yoga Harshana |
| from 00:58 (26.09) | tithi Krishna-chaturti |
| from 00:58 (26.09) | karana Bava |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 05:41 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 06:18 |
| Noon | 12:21 |
| Sunset | 18:23 |
| End of twilight | 18:59 |
| Moonrise | 18:24 |
| Moonset | 09:35 |
| Day length | 12 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 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 13:40–18:23: 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-tritya
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Amrita Siddhi Yoga 06:18–21:43 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 06:18–21:43 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:18–00:58 (26.09)
Anandadi: Amrita 06:18–21:43 Anandadi: Musala 21:43–06:20 (26.09)
- Bhadra in heaven: 13:40–00:58 (26.09); Bhadra Puchha 21:03–22:10; Bhadra Mukha 22:10–00:02 (26.09)
- Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Ashwini
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 04:43–05:31 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 11:56–12:45 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:21–15:10 |
| Godhuli | 18:23–18:47 |
| Pradosha | 18:23–20:46 |
| Nishitha | 23:58–00:45 (26.09) |
| Amrita Kalam | 14:48–16:20 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 15:22–16:52 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 09:19–10:50 |
| Gulika Kalam | 12:21–13:51 |
| Dur Muhurta | 08:43–09:32, 23:10–23:58 |
| Varjyam | 17:53–19:25 |
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 06:18–11:35, 16:15–17:21, 18:05–18:23 |
| Cutting toenails | average throughout the daytime |
| Bathing, washing hair | average throughout the daytime |
Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Ashwini; tithi Krishna-tritya; lagna Kanya 06:18, Tula 08:34, Vrischika 11:35, Dhanu 14:21, Makara 16:15, Kumbha 17:21, Mina 18:05
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Ashwini — joy; Tuesday — harm to longevity.
Cautions:
- Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Best day · score S = +7
The total of auspicious factors is high and there are no prohibitions: suitable for important undertakings.
Auspicious time ends by 13:40
+4 Amrita Siddhi Yoga 06:18–21:43+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:18–00:58 (26.09)+1 Anandadi: Amrita 06:18–21:43+1 Auspicious nakshatra 06:18–21:43+1 Auspicious tithi 06:18–00:58 (26.09)0 Chaturmasya0 Pitru Paksha−1 Vishti (Bhadra) 13:40–00:58 (26.09)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
| Summary | Avoid starting important matters — Anandadi: Kana, Rikta tithi Pitru Paksha: weddings, major purchases and new undertakings are traditionally postponed. |
|---|---|
| Month | Bhadrapada (amanta) · Ashwina (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Bhava (No. 8) · Shaka 1856 · Vikram 1991 more |
| Period | Pitru Paksha · Chaturmasya; shraddha for those who departed on tithi Krishna-chaturti |
| Festivals | Sankashti Chaturthi (Vighnaraja) · Bharani Shraddha |
At sunrise 06:20
| Tithi | 4Krishna-chaturti (Rikta, Yama) · until 00:09 (27.09) more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Bharani, pada 2 (fierce, Yama (Dharma-raja), Venus) · until 21:30 more |
| Yoga | Harshana (“delighting”, auspicious) · until 21:28 more |
| Karana | Bava (movable) · until 12:28 more |
| Vara | Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Kanya (Virgo), Moon: Mesha (Aries) |
Changes during the day
| from 12:28 | karana Balava |
|---|---|
| from 21:28 | yoga Vajra |
| from 21:30 | nakshatra Krittika |
| from 00:09 (27.09) | tithi Krishna-panchami |
| from 00:09 (27.09) | karana Kaulava |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 05:43 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 06:20 |
| Noon | 12:21 |
| Sunset | 18:20 |
| End of twilight | 18:57 |
| Moonrise | 18:42 |
| Moonset | 11:05 |
| Day length | 11 h 59 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 2, average — 4, bad — 7
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Bharani (06:20–18:20) is good for root crops.
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, 18:42
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
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, 13:32–15:56
- Pitru Paksha — shraddha for those who departed on tithi Krishna-chaturti
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 21:30–06:22 (27.09) Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 21:30–06:22 (27.09)
Anandadi: Siddhi 21:30–06:22 (27.09) Anandadi: Kana 06:20–21:30
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 04:45–05:32 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:20–15:08 |
| Godhuli | 18:20–18:44 |
| Pradosha | 18:20–20:44 |
| Nishitha | 23:57–00:45 (27.09) |
| Amrita Kalam | 16:44–18:19 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 12:20–13:50 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 07:50–09:20 |
| Gulika Kalam | 10:50–12:20 |
| Dur Muhurta | 11:56–12:44 |
| Varjyam | 07:14–08:49 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | no suitable window — see the prohibitions below |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | no suitable window — see the prohibitions below |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 06:20–14:17, 16:11–17:17, 18:01–18:20 |
Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Bharani; tithi Krishna-chaturti; lagna Kanya 06:20, Tula 08:30, Vrischika 11:31, Dhanu 14:17, Makara 16:11, Kumbha 17:17, Mina 18:01
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Bharani — facing death (dangers); Wednesday — favour of the authorities.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Krishna-chaturti 06:20–18:20: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Cautions:
- Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Avoid starting important matters · score S = −4
There is a mild prohibition (Amavasya, Krishna Chaturdashi, Bhadra on earth, Vyatipata, Vaidhriti, kshaya tithi, Sankranti, Ashubha Yoga) or the total score is -3 or lower: the day is unfavourable for important new matters, but suitable for fasting, prayer and everyday work.
+1 Yoga Harshana 06:20–21:28+1 Auspicious weekday0 Chaturmasya0 Pitru Paksha−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 06:20–21:30−2 Rikta tithi 06:20–00:09 (27.09)−3 Anandadi: Kana 06:20–21:30
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 | Unfavourable day — Yamaghanta, 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 | Bhava (No. 8) · Shaka 1856 · Vikram 1991 more |
| Period | Pitru Paksha · Chaturmasya; shraddha for those who departed on tithi Krishna-panchami |
At sunrise 06:22
| Tithi | 5Krishna-panchami (Purna, Soma) · until 00:07 (28.09) more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Krittika, pada 2 (mixed, Agni, Sun) · until 22:03 more |
| Yoga | Vajra (“diamond, thunderbolt”, inauspicious) · until 20:16 more |
| Karana | Kaulava (movable) · until 12:02 more |
| Vara | Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Kanya (Virgo), Moon: Vrishabha (Taurus) |
Changes during the day
| from 12:02 | karana Taitila |
|---|---|
| from 20:16 | yoga Siddhi |
| from 22:03 | nakshatra Rohini |
| from 00:07 (28.09) | tithi Krishna-shashti |
| from 00:07 (28.09) | karana Gara |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 05:45 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 06:22 |
| Noon | 12:20 |
| Sunset | 18:17 |
| End of twilight | 18:54 |
| Moonrise | 19:07 |
| Moonset | 12:30 |
| Day length | 11 h 55 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 8, average — 4, bad — 1
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Krittika (06:22–18:17) is good for root crops.
Festivals and periods
- Pitru Paksha — shraddha for those who departed on tithi Krishna-panchami
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:22–00:07 (28.09)
Yamaghanta 06:22–22:03 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 00:07–06:24 (28.09) Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 00:07–06:24 (28.09)
Anandadi: Lumbaka 06:22–22:03 Anandadi: Utpata 22:03–06:24 (28.09)
- Gandanta (tithi): 23:43–00:32 (28.09)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 04:46–05:34 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 11:56–12:44 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:19–15:07 |
| Godhuli | 18:17–18:42 |
| Pradosha | 18:17–20:43 |
| Nishitha | 23:57–00:45 (28.09) |
| Amrita Kalam | 19:35–21:14 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 13:49–15:19 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 06:22–07:52 |
| Gulika Kalam | 09:21–10:50 |
| Dur Muhurta | 10:21–11:08, 15:07–15:54 |
| Varjyam | 09:46–11:24 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average throughout the daytime
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | average throughout the daytime |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average throughout the daytime |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 06:22–14:13, 16:07–17:13, 17:57–18:17 |
Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Krittika; tithi Krishna-panchami; lagna Kanya 06:22, Tula 08:26, Vrischika 11:27, Dhanu 14:13, Makara 16:07, Kumbha 17:13, Mina 17:57
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Krittika — consumption (a wasting disease); Thursday — success.
Cautions:
- The Muhurta Chintamani warns: whoever shaves in Krittika nakshatra 6 times a year puts their life in danger — frequent haircuts in this nakshatra are best avoided.
- Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Unfavourable day · score S = −2
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
+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 06:22–00:07 (28.09)0 Chaturmasya0 Pitru Paksha0 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:22–00:07 (28.09) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Anandadi: Lumbaka 06:22–22:03−3 Yamaghanta 06:22–22:03
| Summary | Unfavourable day — Yamaghanta 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 | Bhava (No. 8) · Shaka 1856 · Vikram 1991 more |
| Period | Pitru Paksha · Chaturmasya; shraddha for those who departed on tithi Krishna-shashti |
At sunrise 06:24
| Tithi | 6Krishna-shashti (Nanda, Kartikeya) · until 00:55 (29.09) more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Rohini, pada 2 (fixed, Prajapati (Brahma - Creator), Moon) · until 23:24 more |
| Yoga | Siddhi (“success, accomplishment”, auspicious) · until 19:43 more |
| Karana | Gara (movable) · until 12:25 more |
| Vara | Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Kanya (Virgo), Moon: Vrishabha (Taurus) |
Changes during the day
| from 12:25 | karana Vanija |
|---|---|
| from 19:43 | yoga Vyatipata |
| from 23:24 | nakshatra Mrigashirsha |
| from 00:55 (29.09) | tithi Krishna-saptami |
| from 00:55 (29.09) | karana Vishti |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 05:47 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 06:24 |
| Noon | 12:20 |
| Sunset | 18:15 |
| End of twilight | 18:51 |
| Moonrise | 19:43 |
| Moonset | 13:45 |
| Day length | 11 h 50 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 9, average — 3, bad — 1
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Rohini (06:24–18:15) is good for sowing.
Festivals and periods
- Pitru Paksha — shraddha for those who departed on tithi Krishna-shashti
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:24–00:55 (29.09) Ravi Yoga 23:24–06:26 (29.09)
Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 06:24–23:24 Yamaghanta 06:24–23:24 Krakacha Yoga 00:55–06:26 (29.09) Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 00:55–06:26 (29.09)
Anandadi: Mitra 06:24–23:24 Anandadi: Manasa 23:24–06:26 (29.09)
- Bhadra in heaven: 00:55–12:21 (29.09); Bhadra Puchha 06:02–07:18 (29.09); Bhadra Mukha 07:18–09:26 (29.09)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 04:47–05:36 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 11:56–12:43 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:18–15:05 |
| Godhuli | 18:15–18:39 |
| Pradosha | 18:15–20:41 |
| Nishitha | 23:56–00:45 (29.09) |
| Amrita Kalam | 20:01–21:42 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 10:51–12:20 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 15:17–16:46 |
| Gulika Kalam | 07:53–09:22 |
| Dur Muhurta | 08:46–09:34, 12:43–13:31 |
| Varjyam | 14:57–16:38, 05:29–07:13 (29.09) |
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, cutting toenails | average throughout the daytime |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 06:24–14:09, 16:03–17:09, 17:53–18:15 |
Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Rohini; tithi Krishna-shashti; lagna Kanya 06:24, Tula 08:22, Vrischika 11:24, Dhanu 14:09, Makara 16:03, Kumbha 17:09, Mina 17:53
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Rohini — destruction of all misfortunes; Friday — universal respect.
Cautions:
- The Muhurta Chintamani warns: whoever shaves in Rohini nakshatra 8 times a year puts their life in danger — frequent haircuts in this nakshatra are best avoided.
- Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
- Friday: B. V. Raman advises against cutting nails (the rating above is the site’s summary, which uses the same weekdays for nails as for haircuts, so Friday counts as auspicious).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Unfavourable day · score S = +2
A strict prohibition (a visible eclipse; Visha Yoga of the weekday, tithi and nakshatra; Amrita Siddhi turned to poison; Yamaghanta; the Anandadi yoga Mrityu) or a total score of -7 or lower: any new undertakings are best postponed.
Strict prohibition: Yamaghanta
+2 Yoga Siddhi 06:24–19:43+1 Anandadi: Mitra 06:24–23:24+1 Auspicious nakshatra 06:24–23:24+1 Auspicious weekday0 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 06:24–23:24 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Chaturmasya0 Pitru Paksha0 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:24–00:55 (29.09) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−3 Yamaghanta 06:24–23:24
| Summary | Avoid starting important matters — Vyatipata, Vishti (Bhadra) Pitru Paksha: weddings, major purchases and new undertakings are traditionally postponed. |
|---|---|
| Month | Bhadrapada (amanta) · Ashwina (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Bhava (No. 8) · Shaka 1856 · Vikram 1991 more |
| Period | Pitru Paksha · Chaturmasya; shraddha for those who departed on tithi Krishna-saptami |
At sunrise 06:26
| Tithi | 7Krishna-saptami (Bhadra, Indra) · until 02:28 (30.09) more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Mrigashirsha, pada 2 (soft, Soma (Chandra, Moon), Mars) · until 01:28 (30.09) more |
| Yoga | Vyatipata (“calamity, downfall”, inauspicious) · until 19:45 more |
| Karana | Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 13:36 more |
| Vara | Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Kanya (Virgo), Moon: Vrishabha (Taurus) |
Changes during the day
| from 13:36 | karana Bava |
|---|---|
| from 19:45 | yoga Variyana |
| from 01:28 (30.09) | nakshatra Ardra |
| from 02:28 (30.09) | tithi Krishna-ashtami |
| from 02:28 (30.09) | karana Balava |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 05:49 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 06:26 |
| Noon | 12:20 |
| Sunset | 18:12 |
| End of twilight | 18:49 |
| Moonrise | 20:35 |
| Moonset | 14:44 |
| Day length | 11 h 45 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, Mrigashirsha (06:26–18:12) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
- Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 06:26–13:36: 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
Dwipushkar Yoga 06:26–01:28 (30.09) Ravi Yoga 06:26–01:28 (30.09)
Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:26–02:28 (30.09)
Anandadi: Vajra 06:26–01:28 (30.09) Anandadi: Mudgara 01:28–06:28 (30.09)
- Bhadra in heaven: 00:55–13:36; Bhadra Puchha 06:02–07:18; Bhadra Mukha 07:18–09:26
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 | 04:49–05:37 |
|---|---|
| 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 (30.09) |
| Amrita Kalam | 15:55–17:39 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 09:23–10:51 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 13:47–15:16 |
| Gulika Kalam | 06:26–07:54 |
| Dur Muhurta | 06:26–07:13, 07:13–08:00 |
| Varjyam | 05:29–07:13 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | no suitable window — see the prohibitions below |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | no suitable window — see the prohibitions below |
| Bathing, washing hair | average throughout the daytime |
Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Mrigashirsha; tithi Krishna-saptami; lagna Kanya 06:26, Tula 08:18, Vrischika 11:20, Dhanu 14:05, Makara 15:59, Kumbha 17:05, Mina 17:49
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Mrigashirsha — abundance (well-being, prosperity); Saturday — decline of physical strength.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Vyatipata 06:26–18:12: auspicious undertakings, including haircuts, are avoided during this yoga (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Cautions:
- Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Avoid starting important matters · score S = −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: Vyatipata
+2 Ravi Yoga 06:26–01:28 (30.09)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 06:26–01:28 (30.09)0 Chaturmasya0 Dwipushkar Yoga 06:26–01:28 (30.09)0 Pitru Paksha0 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:26–02:28 (30.09) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Anandadi: Vajra 06:26–01:28 (30.09)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−2 Vishti (Bhadra) 06:26–13:36−3 Vyatipata 06:26–19:45
| Summary | Avoid starting important matters — Fierce or sharp nakshatra, Surya Dagdha tithi Pitru Paksha: weddings, major purchases and new undertakings are traditionally postponed. |
|---|---|
| Month | Bhadrapada (amanta) · Ashwina (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Bhava (No. 8) · Shaka 1856 · Vikram 1991 more |
| Period | Pitru Paksha · Chaturmasya; shraddha for those who departed on tithi Krishna-ashtami |
| Festivals | Kalashtami · Madhya Ashtami (Pitru Paksha) |
At sunrise 06:28
| Tithi | 8Krishna-ashtami (Jaya, Vasus) · until 04:37 (01.10) more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Ardra, pada 1 (sharp, Rudra (Roaring, angry image of Shiva), Rahu) · until 04:08 (01.10) more |
| Yoga | Variyana (“excellent, best”, auspicious) · until 20:17 more |
| Karana | Balava (movable) · until 15:29 more |
| Vara | Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Kanya (Virgo), Moon: Mithuna (Gemini) |
Changes during the day
| from 15:29 | karana Kaulava |
|---|---|
| from 20:17 | yoga Parigha |
| from 04:08 (01.10) | nakshatra Punarvasu |
| from 04:37 (01.10) | tithi Krishna-navami |
| from 04:37 (01.10) | karana Taitila |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 05:51 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 06:28 |
| Noon | 12:19 |
| Sunset | 18:10 |
| End of twilight | 18:46 |
| Moonrise | 21:40 |
| Moonset | 15:26 |
| Day length | 11 h 41 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
Kalashtami · Kalabhairava
The eighth day of the waning Moon is dedicated to Kalabhairava, the fierce form of Shiva. The day is chosen so that Ashtami prevails at the beginning of the night (Pradosha). Devotees fast, worship Bhairava in the evening and at night, and feed dogs — the dog is his mount.
Rule: pradosha vyapini: 3 muhurtas after sunset, 18:10–20:38
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, 13:29–15:49
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
- Pitru Paksha — shraddha for those who departed on tithi Krishna-ashtami
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Anandadi: Dhwaja 04:08–06:30 (01.10) Anandadi: Dhwanksha 06:28–04:08 (01.10)
- Surya Dagdha tithi: Krishna-ashtami
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 04:50–05:39 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 11:55–12:42 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:16–15:02 |
| Godhuli | 18:10–18:34 |
| Pradosha | 18:10–20:38 |
| Nishitha | 23:55–00:45 (01.10) |
| Amrita Kalam | 17:01–18:48 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 16:42–18:10 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 12:19–13:47 |
| Gulika Kalam | 15:14–16:42 |
| Dur Muhurta | 16:36–17:23 |
| Varjyam | 10:48–12:35 |
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 06:28–14:01, 15:55–17:01, 17:45–18:10 |
Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Ardra; tithi Krishna-ashtami; lagna Kanya 06:28, Tula 08:14, Vrischika 11:16, Dhanu 14:01, Makara 15:55, Kumbha 17:01, Mina 17:45
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Ardra — sadness; Sunday — physical well-being.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Krishna-ashtami 06:28–18:10: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Cautions:
- Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Avoid starting important matters · score S = −3
There is a mild prohibition (Amavasya, Krishna Chaturdashi, Bhadra on earth, Vyatipata, Vaidhriti, kshaya tithi, Sankranti, Ashubha Yoga) or the total score is -3 or lower: the day is unfavourable for important new matters, but suitable for fasting, prayer and everyday work.
+1 Yoga Variyana 06:28–20:170 Chaturmasya0 Pitru Paksha−1 Ashtami 06:28–04:37 (01.10)−1 Anandadi: Dhwanksha 06:28–04:08 (01.10)−1 Surya Dagdha tithi 06:28–04:37 (01.10)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 06:28–04:08 (01.10)
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
Patron: Shridhara; Aditya — Indra. Full moon in nakshatra Shravana. Ritu: Varsha.
Amanta — reckoning lunar months from new moon to new moon (South and West India; this calendar shows months this way). Purnimanta — reckoning from full moon to full moon (North India): the bright half of the month (Shukla Paksha) bears the same name in both systems, while the dark half (Krishna Paksha) in purnimanta already belongs to the next month. So, for example, Krishna Janmashtami is “Shravana, Krishna 8” in amanta and “Bhadrapada, Krishna 8” in purnimanta: it is one and the same day.
Northern samvatsara: Vyaya (No. 20)
Shaka Samvat 1856 · Vikram Samvat 1991 · Kali Yuga 5035
Next year — Yuva, from the new moon before Ugadi (the start of Chaitra) 3.04.1935
In South India (Shaka Samvat, lunar reckoning) the years of the 60-year cycle follow one another without a break, and the name of the year changes at Ugadi — at the start of Chaitra, on the first tithi of the bright half.
Group: Jaya. Deity: Vasus.
The ruler of the eighth 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)
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.
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 Rohini
Planting and sowing are allowed.
Krishna-ashtami
tillage and sowing are forbidden
for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
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.
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 combination of weekday and nakshatra that yields the “nectar of success”: Sun — Hasta, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashwini, Wed — Anuradha, Thu — Pushya, Fri — Revati, Sat — Rohini. One of the strongest auspicious yogas: it brings success to almost any undertaking.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
The yoga of “accomplishing all aims”: an auspicious combination of weekday and nakshatra (each day has its own 3–7 nakshatras). Good for any new undertaking; exceptions: Thu + Pushya is not used for weddings, Tue + Ashwini for housewarmings, Sat + Rohini for travel.
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.
“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.
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 — favourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Nakshatras for a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: auspicious — Ashwini, Mrigashirsha, Punarvasu, Pushya, Hasta, Chitra, Shravana, Dhanishtha and Revati; fairly good — Rohini, Uttara Phalguni, Swati, Uttara Ashadha, Shatabhisha and Uttara Bhadrapada; the rest are avoided.
0 — does not affect the haircut rating
−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.
The Moon in a fixed, soft, light or movable nakshatra — favourable for activities of its type.
The four months from Devshayani to Devutthana Ekadashi, when “Vishnu sleeps”: a time for vows; weddings and housewarmings are not held.
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.
Tuesday or Saturday — the days of the harsh (krura) planets Mars and Saturn.
“Empty” tithi (the 4th, 9th or 14th): whatever is begun bears no fruit; suitable for removal, demolition and overcoming obstacles.
Group: 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: 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 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
any undertakings
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.
The time of Vishti Karana — halves of the 4th, 8th, 11th and 15th tithis of the bright half and of the 3rd, 7th, 10th and 14th of the dark half of the month. Auspicious activities are not begun during Bhadra; its strength depends on where it resides: on earth it is most harmful, while in heaven or in the netherworld the harm is mitigated (according to a verse of the Muhurta Chintamani, there it even portends good fortune and gain).
“Mouth” of Bhadra — the most dangerous 5 ghatis (2 hours) of Bhadra; nothing important is done at this time.
“Tail” of Bhadra — the last 3 ghatis (1 h 12 min) of one of its praharas; considered an acceptable time if Bhadra cannot be avoided (for example, for Holika Dahan).
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Rahu (a different segment for each weekday). No new work, journeys or deals are started; whatever was begun earlier may be continued.
How it is calculated: following the South Indian tradition (Tamil Nadu, Kerala), as Drik Panchang does — the daytime from sunrise to sunset (upper limb of the disc, with refraction) is divided into 8 parts, and Rahu Kalam is part 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 — unfavourable 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.
The Moon in an ugra or tikshna nakshatra: a time for harsh deeds, not for auspicious undertakings.
A tithi “burnt” by the Sun in its current sign (the Sun in Dhanu or Mina — the 2nd, in Vrishabha or Kumbha — the 4th, in Mesha or Karka — the 6th, in Mithuna or Kanya — the 8th, in Simha or Vrischika — the 10th, in Tula or Makara — the 12th): unfavourable for new undertakings.
Group: 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)
Deity: Yama
Bhadra — the most inauspicious karana: weddings, journeys, purchases and any auspicious undertakings are avoided during it. It suits only harsh deeds: fighting enemies, demolition, removing obstacles.
A karana is half a tithi; there are 60 of them in a lunar month.
Lord: Moon
Favorable for any daily activities related to water, food, housing, women, trade, hotels, utilities, etc. You can carry out a wide variety of earthworks, both gardening and construction; preparing food, getting a haircut, doing treatment, decorating, building relationships, getting married and hiring.
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
plowing, pruning and weeding
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
“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.
“Saw”: the tithi number and the weekday number (Sun = 1 … Sat = 7) add up to 13 — Sun and the 12th tithi, Mon and the 11th, Tue and the 10th, Wed and the 9th, Thu and the 8th, Fri and the 7th, Sat and the 6th. One of the worst yogas: auspicious activities are postponed.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
The knotted junction of “water” and “fire”: the last pada of Ashlesha, Jyeshtha and Revati and the first pada of Magha, Mula and Ashwini (as well as the tithi junctions of the 5th and 6th, the 10th and 11th, the 15th and 1st). Unfavourable for new undertakings.
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Rahu (a different segment for each weekday). No new work, journeys or deals are started; whatever was begun earlier may be continued.
How it is calculated: following the South Indian tradition (Tamil Nadu, Kerala), as Drik Panchang does — the daytime from sunrise to sunset (upper limb of the disc, with refraction) is divided into 8 parts, and Rahu Kalam is part 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
0 — does not affect the haircut rating
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday or Friday — the days of the gentle (saumya) planets: the Moon, Mercury, Jupiter and Venus.
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.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) is in force during the daytime, but not on earth (the Moon is not in Karka, Simha, Kumbha or Mina): the harm is mitigated, yet this time is still usually avoided for weddings, travel and important undertakings.
Group: Nanda. Deity: 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
One of the two most inauspicious yogas: worldly undertakings are not begun in it at all. It is, however, very good for holy baths, dana, japa and ancestor rites.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
Deity: Brahma
Auspicious: religious rites, study, spiritual and charitable work.
A karana is half a tithi; there are 60 of them in a lunar month.
Lord: Mars
Promotes decisive manifestations of will, competitions, active and gambling games, sports, training, overcoming obstacles, working with fire, metal (especially iron), mechanisms, electricity, explosive substances and weapons, militant actions, demand from debtors, litigation, verdicts, quarrels, conflicts, control of parasites (insects and rats) and similar matters. Some medical procedures, such as massage or chiropractic therapy, can be carried out during this time.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): unfavorable for planting seeds, flowers and trees or for working in the field (favorable for fighting pests or pruning something)
plants of the day: onions, garlic and thorny plants, plants that actively defend themselves
nakshatra 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
neutral
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
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.
“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 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
0 — does not affect the haircut rating
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: 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
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 Pushya
Soaking seeds is allowed, but not planting or sowing.
Krishna-dvadashi
neutral
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Rahu (a different segment for each weekday). No new work, journeys or deals are started; whatever was begun earlier may be continued.
How it is calculated: following the South Indian tradition (Tamil Nadu, Kerala), as Drik Panchang does — the daytime from sunrise to sunset (upper limb of the disc, with refraction) is divided into 8 parts, and Rahu Kalam is part 5 (Mon 2, Sat 3, Fri 4, Wed 5, Thu 6, Tue 7, Sun 8).
Another tradition — Kala Vela: the eighth parts of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order starting from the lord of the day, while the eighth part, the last before sunset, is “empty”, without a lord; in this tradition it is given to Rahu — today {y} (on Sundays it coincides with the calculation above).
Yet another tradition — printed panchangas: a nominal day of 6:00–18:00, so Rahu Kalam always falls at the same clock time — today 12:00–13:30; if the nominal 6:00–18:00 day is counted in local mean time — 12:29–13:59 by the clock. Far from India this is a rough approximation.
Using the rising and setting of the centre of the disc without refraction (old Siddhantic panchangas): {x}.
At night Rahu Kalam is usually not reckoned (the translator of the Kalaprakashika, 1917: “it occurs only in the daytime”); a few divide the night into 8 parts as well, but there is no generally accepted order of the night parts. In North India, Choghadiya is more often consulted to choose the hour.
One-eighth of the daytime associated with Yama: unfavourable for new undertakings and journeys.
How it is calculated: the eighths of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day; Yamaganda (Yamaghantaka) is Jupiter’s portion, today part 2. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 07:30–09:00.
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Gulika (the son of Saturn). Whatever is begun at this time tends to repeat, so funerals are not held and loans are not taken during Gulika; important new undertakings are usually avoided.
How it is calculated: Saturn’s portion among the eighths of the daytime (planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day), today part 4. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 10:30–12:00. According to a note by the translator of the Kalaprakashika, Gulika is not considered inauspicious: it is even good for reaping, gathering grain, trade, medical treatment, repaying debts and a number of other activities; the view that whatever is begun during Gulika will repeat itself is a popular (mainly Tamil) belief.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
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: 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
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 Ashlesha
For pruning and uprooting; plowing and watering are allowed, but nothing else.
Krishna-trayodashi
no pruning or felling
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
The Moon in Ashwini, Ashlesha, Magha, Jyeshtha, Mula or Revati — the nakshatras at the junctions of signs. For those born in them, tradition prescribes a pacifying rite; new undertakings call for caution.
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Rahu (a different segment for each weekday). No new work, journeys or deals are started; whatever was begun earlier may be continued.
How it is calculated: following the South Indian tradition (Tamil Nadu, Kerala), as Drik Panchang does — the daytime from sunrise to sunset (upper limb of the disc, with refraction) is divided into 8 parts, and Rahu Kalam is part 6 (Mon 2, Sat 3, Fri 4, Wed 5, Thu 6, Tue 7, Sun 8).
Another tradition — Kala Vela: the eighth parts of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order starting from the lord of the day, while the eighth part, the last before sunset, is “empty”, without a lord; in this tradition it is given to Rahu — today {y} (on Sundays it coincides with the calculation above).
Yet another tradition — printed panchangas: a nominal day of 6:00–18:00, so Rahu Kalam always falls at the same clock time — today 13:30–15:00; if the nominal 6:00–18:00 day is counted in local mean time — 13:59–15:29 by the clock. Far from India this is a rough approximation.
Using the rising and setting of the centre of the disc without refraction (old Siddhantic panchangas): {x}.
At night Rahu Kalam is usually not reckoned (the translator of the Kalaprakashika, 1917: “it occurs only in the daytime”); a few divide the night into 8 parts as well, but there is no generally accepted order of the night parts. In North India, Choghadiya is more often consulted to choose the hour.
One-eighth of the daytime associated with Yama: unfavourable for new undertakings and journeys.
How it is calculated: the eighths of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day; Yamaganda (Yamaghantaka) is Jupiter’s portion, today part 1. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 06:00–07:30.
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Gulika (the son of Saturn). Whatever is begun at this time tends to repeat, so funerals are not held and loans are not taken during Gulika; important new undertakings are usually avoided.
How it is calculated: Saturn’s portion among the eighths of the daytime (planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day), today part 3. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 09:00–10:30. According to a note by the translator of the Kalaprakashika, Gulika is not considered inauspicious: it is even good for reaping, gathering grain, trade, medical treatment, repaying debts and a number of other activities; the view that whatever is begun during Gulika will repeat itself is a popular (mainly Tamil) belief.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Auspicious: spiritual practice, mantras, worship, study with a teacher.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
Group: Rikta. Deity: Kali.
Kali rules the fourteenth day of the waning moon and promotes destruction, appeal to elementals (forces of nature, elements) and spirits.
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 Ashlesha
For pruning and uprooting; plowing and watering are allowed, but nothing else.
Krishna-chaturdashi
for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
For pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Rahu (a different segment for each weekday). No new work, journeys or deals are started; whatever was begun earlier may be continued.
How it is calculated: following the South Indian tradition (Tamil Nadu, Kerala), as Drik Panchang does — the daytime from sunrise to sunset (upper limb of the disc, with refraction) is divided into 8 parts, and Rahu Kalam is part 4 (Mon 2, Sat 3, Fri 4, Wed 5, Thu 6, Tue 7, Sun 8).
Another tradition — Kala Vela: the eighth parts of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order starting from the lord of the day, while the eighth part, the last before sunset, is “empty”, without a lord; in this tradition it is given to Rahu — today {y} (on Sundays it coincides with the calculation above).
Yet another tradition — printed panchangas: a nominal day of 6:00–18:00, so Rahu Kalam always falls at the same clock time — today 10:30–12:00; if the nominal 6:00–18:00 day is counted in local mean time — 10:59–12:29 by the clock. Far from India this is a rough approximation.
Using the rising and setting of the centre of the disc without refraction (old Siddhantic panchangas): {x}.
At night Rahu Kalam is usually not reckoned (the translator of the Kalaprakashika, 1917: “it occurs only in the daytime”); a few divide the night into 8 parts as well, but there is no generally accepted order of the night parts. In North India, Choghadiya is more often consulted to choose the hour.
One-eighth of the daytime associated with Yama: unfavourable for new undertakings and journeys.
How it is calculated: the eighths of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day; Yamaganda (Yamaghantaka) is Jupiter’s portion, today part 7. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 15:00–16:30.
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Gulika (the son of Saturn). Whatever is begun at this time tends to repeat, so funerals are not held and loans are not taken during Gulika; important new undertakings are usually avoided.
How it is calculated: Saturn’s portion among the eighths of the daytime (planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day), today part 2. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 07:30–09:00. According to a note by the translator of the Kalaprakashika, Gulika is not considered inauspicious: it is even good for reaping, gathering grain, trade, medical treatment, repaying debts and a number of other activities; the view that whatever is begun during Gulika will repeat itself is a popular (mainly Tamil) belief.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Vishti Karana with the Moon in Karka, Simha, Kumbha or Mina: Bhadra resides on earth (bhu-loka) and is especially harmful.
14th tithi of the waning Moon, the eve of the new moon: unfavourable for new undertakings; a day of Shiva (Masik Shivaratri).
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: Powerful, sufficient
Symbol: Throne, palanquin, royal canopy
Deity: Pitris or Pitars - ancestors of the clan, forefathers
Type: fierce (ugra, krura) — For destructive and dangerous tasks: demolition, work with fire and weapons, disputes; unsuitable for other auspicious undertakings (the exception is weddings: Magha is among the nakshatras for marriage).
Vimshottari lord: Ketu
Shakti: leave the body (temporarily or completely), give transformation similar to death
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.
Deity: Vrisha (the sacred bull)
Inauspicious for new undertakings. Good for work with cattle, worship of cows and rites for the ancestors (shraddha).
A karana is half a tithi; there are 60 of them in a lunar month.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): 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 Magha
For pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else.
Amavasya
do not start anything, only finish up safe tasks that require no exertion
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
New moon: a day of the ancestors (shraddha, tarpana) and of spiritual practice, unfavourable for worldly undertakings.
Patron: Hrishikesha; Aditya — Vivasvan. Full moon in nakshatra Purva or Uttara Bhadrapada. Ritu: Varsha.
Group: Nanda. Deity: Brahma.
The ruler of the first lunar day is Brahma. This time is suitable for all types of ceremonies.
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: Vayu (Marut)
Fixed, but auspicious: good for auspicious ceremonies, offerings and homa, work for prosperity and livelihood.
A karana is half a tithi; there are 60 of them in a lunar month.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): planting trees, sowing grain crops
plants of the day: laurel, spices, for example hot peppers
nakshatra Purva-Phalguni
For pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else.
Shukla-pratipat
digging, plowing, planting trees
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.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
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: 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.
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-Phalguni
Planting and sowing are allowed.
Shukla-dvitya
planting and sowing are allowed (long-term result)
Soaking seeds is allowed, but not planting or sowing.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
A tithi favourable for new undertakings: in the bright half of the month — the 2nd, 3rd, 5th, 7th, 10th, 11th and 13th, in the dark half — the 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 5th.
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: 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.
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): 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 Hasta
Soaking seeds is allowed, but not planting or sowing.
Shukla-tritya
any undertakings
No pruning; planting flowers, soaking and the like are allowed.
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.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
A single tithi touches three consecutive days (a long tithi that prevails at two sunrises): unfavourable for weddings and important undertakings.
Meaning: 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): 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 Chitra
No pruning; planting flowers, soaking and the like are allowed.
Shukla-tritya
any undertakings
felling trees, for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result.
according to the Indian tradition: Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result (planting or sowing is not allowed).
+1 — favourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
+1 — auspicious sign 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
Especially auspicious: power and administration, taking office, dealings with influential patrons.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): sowing, planting flowers and trees
plants of the day: plants with large sweet fruits, or with fleshy (voluminous) stems and leaves
nakshatra Swati
Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result.
according to the Indian tradition: Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result (planting or sowing is not allowed).
Shukla-chaturti
felling trees, for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
do not fell trees, any undertakings
Planting and sowing are not allowed, but everyday routine tasks may be carried out.
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable 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)
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): planting flowers and trees; digging the ground is not very favorable; do not prune and the like
plants of the day: flowers, ornamental plants
nakshatra Vishakha
Planting and sowing are not allowed, but everyday routine tasks may be carried out.
Shukla-panchami
do not fell trees, any undertakings
plowing the ground
No pruning; planting flowers, soaking and the like are allowed.
−1 — unfavourable 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.
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: 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)
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): working in the field, planting flowers and trees, sowing, making a pond and a well; do not plow
plants of the day: slow-growing, long-lived, dense, heavy, sturdy plants
nakshatra Anuradha
No pruning; planting flowers, soaking and the like are allowed.
Shukla-saptami
soaking seeds is allowed, farming
For pruning and uprooting; plowing and watering are allowed, but nothing else.
“Poisonous” tithi of the weekday: Sun — 4, Mon — 6, Tue — 7, Wed — 2, Thu — 8, Fri — 9, Sat — 7. Unfavourable for new undertakings, medical treatment and transactions.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
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.
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: Born before (eldest, chief)
Symbol: Umbrella or earring, amulet, necklace
Deity: Indra (Leader of the Gods)
Type: sharp (tikshna, daruna) — For drastic actions: surgery, severing ties, taming, exorcism, fighting diseases and enemies; unsuitable for other auspicious undertakings (the exception is weddings: Mula is among the nakshatras for marriage).
Vimshottari lord: Mercury
Shakti: rise up and win, draw strength in battle (looking for the limits of fearlessness)
what to do (Tibetan tradition): planting trees, sowing grain crops
plants of the day: laurel, spices, for example hot peppers
nakshatra Jyestha
For pruning and uprooting; plowing and watering are allowed, but nothing else.
Shukla-ashtami
tillage and sowing are forbidden
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
An additional auspicious combination of weekday and nakshatra, not given in all panchangas: Sun — Mula, Mon — Dhanishtha, Tue — Uttara Bhadrapada, Wed — Krittika, Thu — Punarvasu, Fri — Purva Phalguni, Sat — Swati.
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
8th tithi: a day of Durga and Shiva, good for fasting and worship, but weaker than usual for worldly undertakings.
The Sun moves into a new sign: a time for holy baths, dana and worship of the Sun, but not for new undertakings.
Group: Rikta. Deity: Serpent (Naga).
The serpent (Naga) patronizes the ninth lunar day, which is suitable for struggle, destruction, coercion and for efforts to overcome obstacles.
Meaning: 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: health and healing, long-term matters and anything meant to last a long time.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): field work, planting rice, grain, trees or flowers
plants of the day: watery vegetables such as cucumbers and zucchini, water-loving plants such as rice
nakshatra Mula
For pruning and uprooting; plowing and watering are allowed, but nothing else.
Shukla-navami
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.
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Group: Purna. Deity: Dharma.
The tenth lunar day is patronized by Dharma, which favors virtuous deeds, religious events, spiritual practices, as well as other pious activities. You can start any important work.
Meaning: 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): unfavorable for planting seeds, flowers and trees or for working in the field (favorable for fighting pests or pruning something)
plants of the day: onions, garlic and thorny plants, plants that actively defend themselves
nakshatra Purva-Ashadha
For pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else.
Shukla-dashami
any undertakings
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.
“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
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: Subsequent invincible, insubordinate
Symbol: Small bed
Deity: Vishva-Deva (All Gods)
Type: fixed (dhruva, sthira) — For what is firm and lasting: laying house foundations, housewarming, planting, weddings, taking office, long-term projects.
Vimshottari lord: Sun
Shakti: give an undeniable victory, thanks to alliances and support
Inauspicious: portends trouble and hindrances; if necessary, the first 6 ghatis (about 2 h 24 min) are skipped.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
Deity: 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.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): doing work related to water and earth - plowing and sowing, planting flowers and trees
plants of the day: climbers, plants that depend on others and adapt quickly, all leafy greens
nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha
Planting and sowing are allowed.
Shukla-ekadashi
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).
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Group: 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: Listener
Symbol: Ear (listener), three footprints (Vishnu's steps), trident
Deity: Shri Vishnu
Type: movable (chara, chala) — For journeys and moving house, buying vehicles, gardening, quick and temporary changes.
Vimshottari lord: Moon
Shakti: bind together (three worlds, i.e. all)
Auspicious: good and religious deeds, starting work, helping people.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): sowing, planting flowers and trees
plants of the day: plants with large sweet fruits, or with fleshy (voluminous) stems and leaves
nakshatra Shravana
Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result.
according to the Indian tradition: Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result (planting or sowing is not allowed).
Shukla-dvadashi
neutral
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).
no pruning or felling
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
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.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
0 — does not affect the haircut rating
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Group: Jaya. Deity: God of Love.
The thirteenth lunar day is ruled by the God of love, which is favorable for establishing friendly relations, sensual pleasures, as well as celebrations.
Meaning: The richest or fastest, Shravishtha - the most famous
Symbol: Drum or flute
Deity: Vasu (kind) - 8 phenomena of nature, assistants of Indra
Type: movable (chara, chala) — For journeys and moving house, buying vehicles, gardening, quick and temporary changes.
Vimshottari lord: Mars
Shakti: bring abundance and fame through the direction and organization of people
Auspicious: lasting and long-term matters, laying foundations and building, vows.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): planting flowers and trees; digging the ground is not very favorable; do not prune and the like
plants of the day: flowers, ornamental plants
nakshatra Dhanishtha
Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result.
according to the Indian tradition: Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result (planting or sowing is not allowed).
Shukla-triodashi
no pruning or felling
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).
not good for sowing seeds, for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Inauspicious: disputes and pain; the first 5 ghatis (about 2 h) are skipped.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
The Moon in Kumbha or Mina (from the middle of Dhanishtha to the end of Revati). During these five nakshatras people do not travel south, gather firewood or grass, lay a roof or build a bed; cremation is performed with a special rite.
Group: Rikta. Deity: Kali.
Kali rules the fourteenth lunar day and promotes destruction, appeal to elementals (forces of nature, elements) and spirits.
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
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.
Shukla-chaturdashi
not good for sowing seeds, for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
sowing seeds, any undertakings
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.
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
The fortnight of ancestor rites (shraddha) before Navaratri: weddings, major purchases and new undertakings are traditionally postponed.
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: Purna. Deity: Vishvedevas.
Vishvedevas rule the full moon and protect the peace of mind and the performance of austerities.
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: 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.
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.
Purnima
sowing seeds, any undertakings
digging, plowing, planting trees
+1 — favourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
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.
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: Rich, prosperous
Symbol: Fish (sometimes a couple) or drum
Deity: Pushan (Prosperous)
Type: soft (mridu, maitra) — For arts and music, friendship and love, new clothes and jewellery, weddings and festivals.
Vimshottari lord: Mercury
Shakti: nourish (satiate at the expense of its abundance)
Auspicious: everything lasting — foundations, building, planting, long-term commitments.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): 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-dvitya
planting and sowing are allowed (long-term result)
+1 — favourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Group: Jaya. Deity: Vishnu.
Vishnu rules the third day of the waning moon. It is a good time for cutting hair, nails, shaving and other cosmetic procedures. You can start any important business.
Meaning: Riders or Grooms
Symbol: Horse's Head
Deity: Ashwini Kumara
Type: light (kshipra, laghu) — For quick matters: trade, healing, study, travel, purchases and starting a business.
Vimshottari lord: Ketu
Shakti: quickly achieve anything
Inauspicious: portends failures and injuries; the first 9 ghatis (about 3 h 36 min) are skipped.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): 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-tritya
any undertakings
+1 — favourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Group: Rikta. Deity: Yama.
The ruler of the fourth day of the waning Moon is Yama. Important matters should not be started. It is possible to conduct military maneuvers, remove obstacles and destroy something.
Meaning: Carrier (porter or loader)
Symbol: Yoni (bosom, source)
Deity: Yama (Dharma-raja)
Type: fierce (ugra, krura) — For destructive and dangerous tasks: demolition, work with fire and weapons, disputes; unsuitable for other auspicious undertakings (the exception is weddings: Magha is among the nakshatras for marriage).
Vimshottari lord: Venus
Shakti: take (take away) something
what to do (Tibetan tradition): 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 Bharani
For pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else.
Krishna-chaturti
for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Group: Purna. Deity: Soma.
The fifth day of the waning moon is owned by Soma, who patronizes medicine, surgery and cleansing the body of poisons. You can begin other important things.
Meaning: Cutter (chisel) or chopping
Symbol: Sharp tool (axe, razor), flame
Deity: Agni
Type: mixed (mishra, sadharana) — For everyday and routine tasks, work with fire and metal; it is better not to begin important new matters.
Vimshottari lord: Sun
Shakti: burn and ignite others
what to do (Tibetan tradition): sowing, planting flowers and trees
plants of the day: plants with large sweet fruits, or with fleshy (voluminous) stems and leaves
nakshatra Krittika
Planting and sowing are not allowed, but everyday routine tasks may be carried out.
Krishna-panchami
any undertakings
“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.
An inauspicious combination of tithi and nakshatra (the “empty” nakshatra of a tithi, for example the 6th or 11th tithi with Rohini, the 12th with Ashlesha). Whatever is begun at this time remains without result.
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Group: Nanda. Deity: Kartikeya.
Kartikeya presides over the sixth day of the waning moon, favoring coronations (taking office), establishing new friendships, carrying out festivals and performances.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): planting flowers and trees; digging the ground is not very favorable; do not prune and the like
plants of the day: flowers, ornamental plants
nakshatra Rohini
Planting and sowing are allowed.
Krishna-shashti
plowing the ground
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Group: Bhadra. Deity: Indra.
The seventh day of the waning moon is ruled by Indra and this favors the start of travel, the purchase of vehicles, as well as other matters where movement is a characteristic feature.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): working in the field, planting flowers and trees, sowing, making a pond and a well; do not plow
plants of the day: slow-growing, long-lived, dense, heavy, sturdy plants
nakshatra Mrigashirsha
No pruning; planting flowers, soaking and the like are allowed.
according to the Indian tradition: No pruning; planting flowers, soaking seeds and the like are allowed.
Krishna-saptami
soaking seeds is allowed, digging the ground
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
what to do (Tibetan tradition): planting trees, sowing grain crops
plants of the day: laurel, spices, for example hot peppers
nakshatra Ardra
For pruning and uprooting; plowing and watering are allowed, but nothing else.
Krishna-ashtami
tillage and sowing are forbidden