September 1936 falls, in the lunar calendar (amanta), within the months Adhika Bhadrapada (until 15.09), Nija Bhadrapada (from 16.09). Adhika Bhadrapada — intercalary month: annual festivals are, as a rule, moved to the following (Nija) month; no major undertakings are begun in it. Periods: all month — Chaturmasya; from 30.09 — Pitru Paksha. Major festivals: 19.09 Ganesha Chaturthi; 29.09 Ananta Chaturdashi.
Icons this month (21)
How to read the calendar
Cell colour — the day’s rating for new undertakings: maroon — best days, green — favourable, light — ordinary, grey — avoid starting important matters, pink — unfavourable. The circle shows the tithi number at sunrise (outlined — waxing Moon, filled — waning); top right — the nakshatra at sunrise and its type icon. Click a day to open the full panchanga of the day.
Best days
- 4.09 Fri — Amrita Siddhi Yoga, Anandadi: Shrivatsa, Auspicious nakshatra after 14:40
Ashwini (light): for quick matters: trade, healing, study, travel, purchases and starting a business.
Adhika Masa: not for weddings, housewarmings or major new undertakings; good for spiritual practice. - 7.09 Mon — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Ravi Yoga, Anandadi: Sthira after 08:59 until 17:22
Rohini (fixed): for what is firm and lasting: laying house foundations, housewarming, planting, weddings, taking office, long-term projects.
Adhika Masa: not for weddings, housewarmings or major new undertakings; good for spiritual practice. - 19.09 Sat — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Yoga Indra, Ravi Yoga until 12:28
Swati (movable): for journeys and moving house, buying vehicles, gardening, quick and temporary changes. - 21.09 Mon — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Ravi Yoga, Anandadi: Manasa
Anuradha (soft): for arts and music, friendship and love, new clothes and jewellery, weddings and festivals. - 26.09 Sat — Ravi Yoga, Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Anandadi: Chara after 07:14
Uttara-Ashadha (fixed): for what is firm and lasting: laying house foundations, housewarming, planting, weddings, taking office, long-term projects. - 28.09 Mon — Anandadi: Shubha, Auspicious nakshatra, Yoga Dhriti until 07:53
Dhanishtha (movable): for journeys and moving house, buying vehicles, gardening, quick and temporary changes.
Festivals
- 1.09 Tue Adhika Purnima
- 4.09 Fri Sankashti Chaturthi (Vibhuvana Palaka)
- 7.09 Mon Kalashtami
- 11.09 Fri Parama Ekadashi
- 12.09 Sat Shani Pradosha
- 13.09 Sun Masik Shivaratri
- 15.09 Tue Adhika Amavasya
- 15.09 Tue Bhaumvati Amavasya
- 16.09 Wed Kanya Sankranti (Vishwakarma Puja)
- 18.09 Fri Hartalika Teej
- 18.09 Fri Chandra Darshan
- 19.09 Sat Ganesha Chaturthi
- 20.09 Sun Rishi Panchami
- 21.09 Mon Skanda Shashti
- 24.09 Thu Radha Ashtami
- 24.09 Thu Masik Durgashtami
- 27.09 Sun Parivartini Ekadashi (Parsva, Vamana)
- 28.09 Mon Vamana Jayanti
- 28.09 Mon Soma Pradosha
- 29.09 Tue Ananta Chaturdashi
- 30.09 Wed Bhadrapada Purnima
- 30.09 Wed Purnima Shraddha (start of Pitru Paksha)
Special muhurta yogas
- 3.09 Thu Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 17:11–05:39 (04.09)
- 4.09 Fri Amrita Siddhi Yoga 05:39–14:40
- 4.09 Fri Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day
- 6.09 Sun Tripushkar Yoga 21:01–05:45 (07.09)
- 7.09 Mon Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 08:59–05:46 (08.09)
- 9.09 Wed Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 05:48–07:37
- 10.09 Thu Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 07:44–05:52 (11.09)
- 11.09 Fri Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 05:52–08:20
- 16.09 Wed Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 17:08–06:04 (17.09)
- 19.09 Sat Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 06:08–01:53 (20.09)
- 21.09 Mon Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day
- 26.09 Sat Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 13:12–06:23 (27.09)
- 27.09 Sun Dwipushkar Yoga 12:31–06:25 (28.09)
- 29.09 Tue Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 06:18–06:29 (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
- 1.09 Tue — Anandadi: Mrityu, Panchaka, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn) (unfavourable day)
- 3.09 Thu — Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra), Kshaya tithi, Panchaka
- 5.09 Sat — Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi), Jwalamukhi Yoga, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
- 6.09 Sun — Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra), Fierce or sharp nakshatra, Anandadi: Kaladanda
- 9.09 Wed — Krakacha Yoga, Rikta tithi, Vyatipata
- 12.09 Sat — Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra), Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn), Fierce or sharp nakshatra
- 13.09 Sun — Yamaghanta, Fierce or sharp nakshatra, Gandanta (unfavourable day)
- 14.09 Mon — Krishna Chaturdashi, Fierce or sharp nakshatra, Anandadi: Dhwanksha
- 15.09 Tue — Amavasya, Fierce or sharp nakshatra, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
- 16.09 Wed — Sankranti day, Samvartaka Yoga
- 20.09 Sun — many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower), Vaidhriti, Anandadi: Utpata (unfavourable day)
- 22.09 Tue — Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi), Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Hutashana Yoga
- 23.09 Wed — Yamaghanta, Fierce or sharp nakshatra, Gandanta (unfavourable day)
- 29.09 Tue — Kshaya tithi, Anandadi: Mrityu, Rikta tithi
- 30.09 Wed — Bhadra on earth, Panchaka, Anandadi: Lumbaka
Sky this month
- 1.09 Full moon (Purnima) 15:37
- 15.09 New moon (Amavasya) 20:41
- 16.09 Kanya Sankranti 04:03 — the Sun enters Kanya (Virgo)
- 23.09 Autumnal equinox 08:26
- There are no eclipses this month.
Periods
- until 15.09 Adhika Masa
- all month Chaturmasya
- from 30.09 Pitru Paksha
- 31.08 13:27 – 4.09 14:40 Raja Panchaka
- 27.09 23:53 – 2.10 00:21 Roga Panchaka
Samvatsara and month
Dhata (No. 10, “creator, sustainer”) — A moderate year: an abundance of medicinal herbs, attention to health; success without excess. more
Northern samvatsara: Sarvadhari. Shaka Samvat 1858, Vikram Samvat 1993, Kali Yuga 5037.
Adhika Bhadrapada (Nabhasya) — The month of Ganesha: Ganesha Chaturthi, Ananta Chaturdashi; the dark half is Pitru Paksha, the time of ancestor rites. more
Nija Bhadrapada (Nabhasya) — The month of Ganesha: Ganesha Chaturthi, Ananta Chaturdashi; the dark half is Pitru Paksha, the time of ancestor rites. more
Adhika Masa (intercalary month, also called Purushottama Masa or Mala Masa) — a lunar month during which the Sun does not pass into a new sign; it takes the name of the following month with the prefix “Adhika”, and the month after it is called “Nija” (true). In an Adhika month the annual festivals are not observed (they move to the Nija month; the exception is Ganga Dussehra, which in a year with Adhika Jyeshtha is celebrated in the intercalary month), weddings are not held, upanayana, housewarming and the laying of a house foundation are not performed, and no major undertakings are begun. Monthly observances — Ekadashis (Padmini and Parama), Pradosha, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri — are kept as usual, and the month itself is dedicated to Purushottama (Vishnu) and is especially good for japa, reading sacred texts, fasting and dana.
Nija Masa (“true month”) — the ordinary month of the same name that comes immediately after the Adhika month. The annual festivals and rites of that month are observed precisely in it (the exception is Ganga Dussehra when Jyeshtha is Adhika: it is celebrated in the intercalary month).
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 | Unfavourable day — Anandadi: Mrityu, Panchaka Adhika Masa: not for weddings, housewarmings or major new undertakings; good for spiritual practice. |
|---|---|
| Month | Adhika Bhadrapada (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Dhata (No. 10) · Shaka 1858 · Vikram 1993 more |
| Period | Adhika Masa · Chaturmasya |
| Festivals | Adhika Purnima |
At sunrise 05:33
| Tithi | 15Purnima (Purna, Vishvedevas) · until 15:37 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Shatabhisha, pada 1 (movable, Varuna, Rahu) · until 22:17 more |
| Yoga | Sukarma (“good deed”, auspicious) · until 17:58 more |
| Karana | Bava (movable) · until 15:37 more |
| Vara | Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Kumbha (Aquarius) |
Changes during the day
| from 15:37 | tithi Krishna-pratipat |
|---|---|
| from 15:37 | karana Balava |
| from 17:58 | yoga Dhriti |
| from 22:17 | nakshatra Purva-Bhadra |
| from 02:02 (02.09) | karana Kaulava |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 04:54 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 05:33 |
| Noon | 12:29 |
| Sunset | 19:24 |
| End of twilight | 20:03 |
| Moonrise | 18:48 |
| Moonset | 05:22 |
| Day length | 13 h 51 min |
Sky
| Full moon (Purnima) | 15:37 |
|---|
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 0, average — 9, bad — 4
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 15:37 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Shatabhisha (05:33–19:24) is good for sowing.
Festivals and periods
Adhika Purnima · Purushottama (Vishnu)
The full moon of the intercalary month (Purushottama Masa). Annual festivals are not celebrated on this day, but holy bathing, fasting and charity are especially meritorious.
Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 18:30 (31.08)–15:37
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
- Adhika Masa
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 15:37–05:35 (02.09)
Anandadi: Mrityu 05:33–22:17 Anandadi: Kana 22:17–05:35 (02.09)
- Raja Panchaka: 13:27 (31.08)–14:40 (04.09)
- Gandanta (tithi): 15:16–15:58
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 04:12–04:53 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:01–12:56 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:47–15:42 |
| Godhuli | 19:24–19:44 |
| Pradosha | 19:24–21:26 |
| Nishitha | 00:09–00:50 (02.09) |
| Amrita Kalam | 15:45–17:12 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 15:56–17:40 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 09:01–10:45 |
| Gulika Kalam | 12:29–14:12 |
| Dur Muhurta | 08:19–09:15, 23:28–00:09 (02.09) |
| Varjyam | 07:02–08:29, 04:01–05:27 (02.09) |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 17:47–18:53
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | average 17:47–18:53 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average 17:47–18:53 |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 07:06–15:53, 17:47–18:53 |
Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Shatabhisha; tithi Purnima until 15:37, Krishna-pratipat from 15:37; lagna Simha 05:33, Kanya 07:06, Tula 10:07, Vrischika 13:08, Dhanu 15:53, Makara 17:47, Kumbha 18:53
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Shatabhisha — gaining strength; Tuesday — harm to longevity.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Purnima 05:33–15:37: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Unfavourable day · score S = −3
A strict prohibition (a visible eclipse; Visha Yoga of the weekday, tithi and nakshatra; Amrita Siddhi turned to poison; Yamaghanta; the Anandadi yoga Mrityu) or a total score of -7 or lower: any new undertakings are best postponed.
Strict prohibition: Anandadi: Mrityu
+1 Auspicious nakshatra 05:33–22:17+1 Yoga Sukarma 05:33–17:580 Auspicious tithi 15:37–05:35 (02.09)0 Adhika Masa0 Chaturmasya−1 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 15:37–05:35 (02.09)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Panchaka all day−3 Anandadi: Mrityu 05:33–22:17
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Ordinary day — pros: Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Anandadi: Padma; cons: Samvartaka Yoga, Fierce or sharp nakshatra Adhika Masa: not for weddings, housewarmings or major new undertakings; good for spiritual practice. |
|---|---|
| Month | Adhika Bhadrapada (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Dhata (No. 10) · Shaka 1858 · Vikram 1993 more |
| Period | Adhika Masa · Chaturmasya |
At sunrise 05:35
| Tithi | 1Krishna-pratipat (Nanda, Brahma) · until 12:23 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Purva-Bhadra, pada 2 (fierce, Aja Ekapad - sunbeam or lightning strike, Jupiter) · until 19:47 more |
| Yoga | Dhriti (“steadfastness, firmness”, auspicious) · until 14:12 more |
| Karana | Kaulava (movable) · until 12:23 more |
| Vara | Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Kumbha (Aquarius) |
Changes during the day
| from 12:23 | tithi Krishna-dvitya |
|---|---|
| from 12:23 | karana Taitila |
| from 14:12 | yoga Shula |
| from 19:47 | nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra |
| from 22:42 | karana Gara |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 04:56 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 05:35 |
| Noon | 12:29 |
| Sunset | 19:22 |
| End of twilight | 20:00 |
| Moonrise | 19:03 |
| Moonset | 06:52 |
| Day length | 13 h 46 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 2, average — 10, bad — 1
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 12:23 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Bhadra (05:35–19:22) is good for root crops.
Festivals and periods
- Adhika Masa
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 12:23–05:37 (03.09)
Samvartaka Yoga 05:35–12:23
Anandadi: Padma 05:35–19:47 Anandadi: Lumbaka 19:47–05:37 (03.09)
- Raja Panchaka: 13:27 (31.08)–14:40 (04.09)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 04:13–04:54 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:46–15:41 |
| Godhuli | 19:22–19:42 |
| Pradosha | 19:22–21:25 |
| Nishitha | 00:09–00:50 (03.09) |
| Amrita Kalam | 12:37–14:03 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 12:28–14:12 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 07:18–09:02 |
| Gulika Kalam | 10:45–12:28 |
| Dur Muhurta | 12:01–12:56 |
| Varjyam | 04:21–05:46 (03.09) |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 07:02–13:04, 17:43–18:49
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | average 07:02–13:04, 17:43–18:49 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average 07:02–13:04, 17:43–18:49 |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 07:02–19:22 |
Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Purva-Bhadra; tithi Krishna-pratipat until 12:23, Krishna-dvitya from 12:23; lagna Simha 05:35, Kanya 07:02, Tula 10:03, Vrischika 13:04, Dhanu 15:49, Makara 17:43, Kumbha 18:49
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Purva-Bhadra — facing death (dangers); Wednesday — favour of the authorities.
Cautions:
- Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Ordinary day · score S = +1
Auspicious and inauspicious factors are balanced: a day for routine matters; important matters are best timed for favourable days.
+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 12:23–05:37 (03.09)+1 Anandadi: Padma 05:35–19:47+1 Yoga Dhriti 05:35–14:12+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 05:35–12:230 Adhika Masa0 Chaturmasya0 Yoga Shula 14:12–15:53−1 Panchaka all day−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 05:35–19:47−3 Samvartaka Yoga 05:35–12:23
| Summary | Avoid starting important matters — Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra), Kshaya tithi Adhika Masa: not for weddings, housewarmings or major new undertakings; good for spiritual practice. |
|---|---|
| Month | Adhika Bhadrapada (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Dhata (No. 10) · Shaka 1858 · Vikram 1993 more |
| Period | Adhika Masa · Chaturmasya |
At sunrise 05:37
| Tithi | 2Krishna-dvitya (Bhadra, Vidhatr) · until 09:00 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Uttara-Bhadra, pada 2 (fixed, Ahirbudhyana (Serpent of the Deep - Milky Way under the horizon), Saturn) · until 17:11 more |
| Yoga | Shula (“spear, sharp pain”, inauspicious) · until 10:19 more |
| Karana | Gara (movable) · until 09:00 more |
| Vara | Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Mina (Pisces) |
Changes during the day
| from 09:00 | tithi Krishna-tritya (kshaya: not present at any sunrise) |
|---|---|
| from 09:00 | karana Vanija |
| from 10:19 | yoga Ganda |
| from 17:11 | nakshatra Revati |
| from 19:18 | karana Vishti |
| from 05:37 (04.09) | tithi Krishna-chaturti |
| from 05:37 (04.09) | karana Bava |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 04:58 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 05:37 |
| Noon | 12:29 |
| Sunset | 19:19 |
| End of twilight | 19:58 |
| Moonrise | 19:19 |
| Moonset | 08:24 |
| Day length | 13 h 42 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 09:00 | from 17:11 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Bhadra (05:37–17:11) is good for sowing.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Revati (17:11–19:19) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
- Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 19:18–19:19: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Festivals and periods
- Adhika Masa
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 17:11–05:39 (04.09)
Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 09:00–17:11 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:37–05:39 (04.09)
Anandadi: Chhatra 05:37–17:11 Anandadi: Mitra 17:11–05:39 (04.09)
- Bhadra on earth: 19:18–05:37 (04.09); Bhadra Puchha 02:00–03:02 (04.09); Bhadra Mukha 03:02–04:45 (04.09)
- Raja Panchaka: 13:27 (31.08)–14:40 (04.09)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 04:15–04:56 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:00–12:55 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:45–15:40 |
| Godhuli | 19:19–19:40 |
| Pradosha | 19:19–21:23 |
| Nishitha | 00:08–00:50 (04.09) |
| Amrita Kalam | 12:54–14:20 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 14:11–15:53 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 05:37–07:20 |
| Gulika Kalam | 09:02–10:45 |
| Dur Muhurta | 10:11–11:06, 15:40–16:35 |
| Varjyam | 04:21–05:46, 03:56–05:21 (04.09) |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: good 09:00–13:00, 17:40–18:45
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | good 09:00–13:00, 17:40–18:45 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails | average 05:37–19:18 |
| Cutting toenails | good 09:00–13:00, 17:40–18:45 |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 06:59–15:45, 17:40–18:45 |
Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra until 17:11, Revati from 17:11; tithi Krishna-dvitya until 09:00, Krishna-tritya from 09:00; lagna Simha 05:37, Kanya 06:59, Tula 09:59, Vrischika 13:00, Dhanu 15:45, Makara 17:40, Kumbha 18:45
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Uttara-Bhadra (until 17:11) — a good life; Revati (from 17:11) — increase in property; Thursday — success.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Bhadra on earth 19:18–19:19: no shaving or haircuts during Vishti Karana (according to the Muhurta Chintamani, Bhadra does harm when it is on earth; in heaven and in the netherworld its influence on earth is weak).
Cautions:
- Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Avoid starting important matters · score S = −1
There is a mild prohibition (Amavasya, Krishna Chaturdashi, Bhadra on earth, Vyatipata, Vaidhriti, kshaya tithi, Sankranti, Ashubha Yoga) or the total score is -3 or lower: the day is unfavourable for important new matters, but suitable for fasting, prayer and everyday work.
Avoid starting important matters: Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra), Kshaya tithi
+1 Anandadi: Chhatra 05:37–17:11+1 Auspicious nakshatra 05:37–17:11+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 05:37–09:000 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 17:11–05:39 (04.09)0 Adhika Masa0 Chaturmasya0 Bhadra on earth 19:18–05:37 (04.09)0 Yoga Ganda 10:19–12:20−1 Panchaka all day−2 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 09:00–17:11−2 Kshaya tithi
| Summary | Best day — Amrita Siddhi Yoga, Anandadi: Shrivatsa; auspicious time — after 14:40 Adhika Masa: not for weddings, housewarmings or major new undertakings; good for spiritual practice. |
|---|---|
| Month | Adhika Bhadrapada (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Dhata (No. 10) · Shaka 1858 · Vikram 1993 more |
| Period | Adhika Masa · Chaturmasya |
| Festivals | Sankashti Chaturthi (Vibhuvana Palaka) |
At sunrise 05:39
| Tithi | 4Krishna-chaturti (Rikta, Yama) · until 02:24 (05.09) more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Revati, pada 3 (soft, Pushan (Prosperous), Mercury) · until 14:40 more Gandamula |
| Yoga | Ganda (“danger, knot”, inauspicious) · until 06:26 more |
| Karana | Bava (movable) · until 15:59 more |
| Vara | Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Mina (Pisces) |
Changes during the day
| from 06:26 | yoga Vriddhi |
|---|---|
| from 14:40 | nakshatra Ashwini |
| from 15:59 | karana Balava |
| from 02:24 (05.09) | tithi Krishna-panchami |
| from 02:24 (05.09) | karana Kaulava |
| from 02:42 (05.09) | yoga Dhruva |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 05:00 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 05:39 |
| Noon | 12:28 |
| Sunset | 19:16 |
| End of twilight | 19:55 |
| Moonrise | 19:38 |
| Moonset | 09:56 |
| Day length | 13 h 37 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 0, average — 9, bad — 4
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 14:40 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Revati (05:39–14:40) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Festivals and periods
Sankashti Chaturthi (Vibhuvana Palaka) · Ganesha
The monthly fast for Ganesha on the fourth day of the waning Moon — the “trouble-removing” Chaturthi. Devotees fast from sunrise until moonrise, then perform Ganesha Puja and offer water to the Moon (arghya).
Rule: at moonrise, 19:38
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
- Adhika Masa
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Amrita Siddhi Yoga 05:39–14:40 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day
Anandadi: Shrivatsa 05:39–14:40 Anandadi: Vajra 14:40–05:41 (05.09)
- Raja Panchaka: 13:27 (31.08)–14:40
- Gandanta (nakshatra): 09:17–20:04
- Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Revati
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 04:16–04:57 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:00–12:55 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:44–15:38 |
| Godhuli | 19:16–19:37 |
| Pradosha | 19:16–21:21 |
| Nishitha | 00:08–00:49 (05.09) |
| Amrita Kalam | 12:31–13:57 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 10:45–12:28 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 15:52–17:34 |
| Gulika Kalam | 07:21–09:03 |
| Dur Muhurta | 08:22–09:17, 12:55–13:49 |
| Varjyam | none on this day |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | no suitable window — see the prohibitions below |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | no suitable window — see the prohibitions below |
| Bathing, washing hair | average throughout the daytime |
Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Revati until 14:40, Ashwini from 14:40; tithi Krishna-chaturti; lagna Simha 05:39, Kanya 06:55, Tula 09:55, Vrischika 12:56, Dhanu 15:41, Makara 17:36, Kumbha 18:41
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Revati (until 14:40) — increase in property; Ashwini (from 14:40) — joy; Friday — universal respect.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Krishna-chaturti 05:39–19:16: 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).
- 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 begins after 14:40
+4 Amrita Siddhi Yoga 05:39–14:40+1 Anandadi: Shrivatsa 05:39–14:40+1 Auspicious nakshatra 05:39–14:40+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Yoga Vriddhi 06:26–02:42 (05.09)0 Adhika Masa0 Chaturmasya0 Anandadi: Vajra 14:40–05:41 (05.09)−1 Panchaka 05:39–14:40−2 Rikta tithi 05:39–02:24 (05.09)
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Avoid starting important matters — Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi), Jwalamukhi Yoga Adhika Masa: not for weddings, housewarmings or major new undertakings; good for spiritual practice. |
|---|---|
| Month | Adhika Bhadrapada (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Dhata (No. 10) · Shaka 1858 · Vikram 1993 more |
| Period | Adhika Masa · Chaturmasya |
At sunrise 05:41
| Tithi | 5Krishna-panchami (Purna, Soma) · until 23:30 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Ashwini, pada 3 (light, Ashwini Kumara, Ketu) · until 12:22 more Gandamula |
| Yoga | Dhruva (“fixed, constant (the Pole Star)”, auspicious) · until 23:14 more |
| Karana | Kaulava (movable) · until 12:54 more |
| Vara | Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Mesha (Aries) |
Changes during the day
| from 12:22 | nakshatra Bharani |
|---|---|
| from 12:54 | karana Taitila |
| from 23:14 | yoga Vyaghata |
| from 23:30 | tithi Krishna-shashti |
| from 23:30 | karana Gara |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 05:02 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 05:41 |
| Noon | 12:28 |
| Sunset | 19:14 |
| End of twilight | 19:52 |
| Moonrise | 20:01 |
| Moonset | 11:28 |
| Day length | 13 h 33 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 6, average — 7, bad — 0
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 12:22 |
|---|
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 (12:22–19:14) is good for root crops.
Festivals and periods
- Adhika Masa
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:41–23:30 Jwalamukhi Yoga 12:22–23:30 Krakacha Yoga 23:30–05:43 (06.09)
Anandadi: Saumya 05:41–12:22 Anandadi: Dhwanksha 12:22–05:43 (06.09)
- Gandanta (tithi): 23:09–23:51
- Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Ashwini
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 04:17–04:59 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:00–12:54 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:43–15:37 |
| Godhuli | 19:14–19:35 |
| Pradosha | 19:14–21:20 |
| Nishitha | 00:07–00:49 (06.09) |
| Amrita Kalam | 05:52–07:18 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 09:04–10:46 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 14:09–15:51 |
| Gulika Kalam | 05:41–07:22 |
| Dur Muhurta | 05:41–06:35, 06:35–07:29 |
| Varjyam | 08:45–10:12, 21:12–22:40 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 05:41–12:52, 17:32–18:37
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | average 05:41–12:52, 17:32–18:37 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average 05:41–12:52, 17:32–18:37 |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 05:41–15:37, 17:32–18:37 |
Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Ashwini until 12:22, Bharani from 12:22; tithi Krishna-panchami; lagna Simha 05:41, Kanya 06:51, Tula 09:51, Vrischika 12:52, Dhanu 15:37, Makara 17:32, Kumbha 18:37
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Ashwini (until 12:22) — joy; Bharani (from 12:22) — facing death (dangers); Saturday — decline of physical strength.
Cautions:
- Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
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 Anandadi: Saumya 05:41–12:22+1 Auspicious nakshatra 05:41–12:22+1 Yoga Dhruva 05:41–23:14+1 Auspicious tithi 05:41–23:300 Adhika Masa0 Chaturmasya−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 12:22–05:43 (06.09)−1 Anandadi: Dhwanksha 12:22–05:43 (06.09)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−2 Jwalamukhi Yoga 12:22–23:30−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:41–23:30
| Summary | Avoid starting important matters — Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra), Fierce or sharp nakshatra Adhika Masa: not for weddings, housewarmings or major new undertakings; good for spiritual practice. |
|---|---|
| Month | Adhika Bhadrapada (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Dhata (No. 10) · Shaka 1858 · Vikram 1993 more |
| Period | Adhika Masa · Chaturmasya |
At sunrise 05:43
| Tithi | 6Krishna-shashti (Nanda, Kartikeya) · until 21:01 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Bharani, pada 4 (fierce, Yama (Dharma-raja), Venus) · until 10:27 more |
| Yoga | Vyaghata (“crushing blow”, inauspicious) · until 20:06 more |
| Karana | Gara (movable) · until 10:12 more |
| Vara | Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Mesha (Aries) |
Changes during the day
| from 10:12 | karana Vanija |
|---|---|
| from 10:27 | nakshatra Krittika |
| from 20:06 | yoga Harshana |
| from 21:01 | tithi Krishna-saptami |
| from 21:01 | karana Vishti |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 05:04 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 05:43 |
| Noon | 12:28 |
| Sunset | 19:11 |
| End of twilight | 19:49 |
| Moonrise | 20:33 |
| Moonset | 12:56 |
| Day length | 13 h 28 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 2, average — 5, bad — 6
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 10:27 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Bharani (05:43–10:27) is good for root crops.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Krittika (10:27–19:11) is good for root crops.
Festivals and periods
- Adhika Masa
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Ravi Yoga 10:27–05:45 (07.09) Tripushkar Yoga 21:01–05:45 (07.09)
Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 05:43–10:27 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:43–21:01 Samvartaka Yoga 21:01–05:45 (07.09)
Anandadi: Kaladanda 05:43–10:27 Anandadi: Dhumra 10:27–05:45 (07.09)
- Bhadra in heaven: 21:01–07:57 (07.09); Bhadra Puchha 01:25–02:31 (07.09); Bhadra Mukha 02:31–04:21 (07.09)
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 | 04:19–05:01 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:00–12:54 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:42–15:36 |
| Godhuli | 19:11–19:32 |
| Pradosha | 19:11–21:18 |
| Nishitha | 00:07–00:49 (07.09) |
| Amrita Kalam | 06:02–07:30 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 17:30–19:11 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 12:27–14:08 |
| Gulika Kalam | 15:49–17:30 |
| Dur Muhurta | 17:23–18:17 |
| Varjyam | 21:43–23:13 |
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 10:27–15:34, 17:28–18:33 |
Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Bharani until 10:27, Krittika from 10:27; tithi Krishna-shashti; lagna Simha 05:43, Kanya 06:47, Tula 09:47, Vrischika 12:48, Dhanu 15:34, Makara 17:28, Kumbha 18:33
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Bharani (until 10:27) — facing death (dangers); Krittika (from 10:27) — consumption (a wasting disease); Sunday — physical well-being.
Cautions:
- The Muhurta Chintamani warns: whoever shaves in Krittika nakshatra 6 times a year puts their life in danger — frequent haircuts in this nakshatra are best avoided.
- Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Avoid starting important matters · score S = −3
There is a mild prohibition (Amavasya, Krishna Chaturdashi, Bhadra on earth, Vyatipata, Vaidhriti, kshaya tithi, Sankranti, Ashubha Yoga) or the total score is -3 or lower: the day is unfavourable for important new matters, but suitable for fasting, prayer and everyday work.
+2 Ravi Yoga 10:27–05:45 (07.09)0 Adhika Masa0 Chaturmasya0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:43–21:01 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Tripushkar Yoga 21:01–05:45 (07.09)−1 Anandadi: Kaladanda 05:43–10:27−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 05:43–10:27−3 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 05:43–10:27
| Summary | Best day — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Ravi Yoga; auspicious time — after 08:59; auspicious time — until 17:22 Adhika Masa: not for weddings, housewarmings or major new undertakings; good for spiritual practice. |
|---|---|
| Month | Adhika Bhadrapada (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Dhata (No. 10) · Shaka 1858 · Vikram 1993 more |
| Period | Adhika Masa · Chaturmasya |
| Festivals | Kalashtami |
At sunrise 05:45
| Tithi | 7Krishna-saptami (Bhadra, Indra) · until 19:01 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Krittika, pada 4 (mixed, Agni, Sun) · until 08:59 more |
| Yoga | Harshana (“delighting”, auspicious) · until 17:22 more |
| Karana | Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 07:57 more |
| Vara | Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Vrishabha (Taurus) |
Changes during the day
| from 07:57 | karana Bava |
|---|---|
| from 08:59 | nakshatra Rohini |
| from 17:22 | yoga Vajra |
| from 19:01 | tithi Krishna-ashtami |
| from 19:01 | karana Balava |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 05:06 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 05:45 |
| Noon | 12:27 |
| Sunset | 19:09 |
| End of twilight | 19:47 |
| Moonrise | 21:16 |
| Moonset | 14:15 |
| Day length | 13 h 24 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 9, average — 3, bad — 1
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 08:59 | from 19:01 |
|---|
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, Krittika (05:45–08:59) is good for root crops.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Rohini (08:59–19:09) is good for sowing.
- Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 05:45–07:57: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Festivals and periods
Kalashtami · Kalabhairava
The eighth day of the waning Moon is dedicated to Kalabhairava, the fierce form of Shiva. The day is chosen so that Ashtami prevails at the beginning of the night (Pradosha). Devotees fast, worship Bhairava in the evening and at night, and feed dogs — the dog is his mount.
Rule: pradosha vyapini: 3 muhurtas after sunset, 19:09–21:16
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
- Adhika Masa
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Ravi Yoga 05:45–08:59 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 08:59–05:46 (08.09)
Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:45–19:01
Anandadi: Sthira 05:45–08:59 Anandadi: Vardhamana 08:59–05:46 (08.09)
- Bhadra in heaven: 21:01 (06.09)–07:57; Bhadra Puchha 01:25–02:31; Bhadra Mukha 02:31–04:21
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 04:20–05:02 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:00–12:53 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:41–15:34 |
| Godhuli | 19:09–19:30 |
| Pradosha | 19:09–21:16 |
| Nishitha | 00:06–00:49 (08.09) |
| Amrita Kalam | 06:43–08:13, 04:57–06:29 (08.09) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 07:25–09:06 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 10:46–12:27 |
| Gulika Kalam | 14:07–15:48 |
| Dur Muhurta | 12:53–13:47, 15:34–16:28 |
| Varjyam | 00:21–01:53 (08.09) |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: good 08:59–12:44, 17:24–18:29
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | good 08:59–12:44, 17:24–18:29 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | good 08:59–12:44, 17:24–18:29 |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 06:43–15:30, 17:24–18:29 |
Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Krittika until 08:59, Rohini from 08:59; tithi Krishna-saptami until 19:01, Krishna-ashtami from 19:01; lagna Simha 05:45, Kanya 06:43, Tula 09:43, Vrischika 12:44, Dhanu 15:30, Makara 17:24, Kumbha 18:29
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Krittika (until 08:59) — consumption (a wasting disease); Rohini (from 08:59) — destruction of all misfortunes; Monday — clear, bright complexion.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Krishna-ashtami 19:01–19:09: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Cautions:
- The Muhurta Chintamani warns: whoever shaves in Krittika nakshatra 6 times a year puts their life in danger — frequent haircuts in this nakshatra are best avoided.
- 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).
- Monday: according to the Kalaprakashika, it is good for a haircut only during the waxing Moon.
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Best day · score S = +8
The total of auspicious factors is high and there are no prohibitions: suitable for important undertakings.
Auspicious time begins after 08:59
Auspicious time ends by 17:22
+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 08:59–05:46 (08.09)+2 Ravi Yoga 05:45–08:59+1 Anandadi: Sthira 05:45–08:59+1 Yoga Harshana 05:45–17:22+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious nakshatra 08:59–05:46 (08.09)0 Adhika Masa0 Chaturmasya0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:45–19:01 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Ashtami 19:01–05:46 (08.09)0 Yoga Vajra 17:22–18:270 Vishti (Bhadra) 05:45–07:57
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: Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Auspicious nakshatra; cons: Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn), Anandadi: Rakshasa Adhika Masa: not for weddings, housewarmings or major new undertakings; good for spiritual practice. |
|---|---|
| Month | Adhika Bhadrapada (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Dhata (No. 10) · Shaka 1858 · Vikram 1993 more |
| Period | Adhika Masa · Chaturmasya |
At sunrise 05:46
| Tithi | 8Krishna-ashtami (Jaya, Vasus) · until 17:34 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Rohini, pada 4 (fixed, Prajapati (Brahma - Creator), Moon) · until 08:02 more |
| Yoga | Vajra (“diamond, thunderbolt”, inauspicious) · until 15:04 more |
| Karana | Balava (movable) · until 06:13 more |
| Vara | Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Vrishabha (Taurus) |
Changes during the day
| from 06:13 | karana Kaulava |
|---|---|
| from 08:02 | nakshatra Mrigashirsha |
| from 15:04 | yoga Siddhi |
| from 17:34 | tithi Krishna-navami |
| from 17:34 | karana Taitila |
| from 05:02 (09.09) | karana Gara |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 05:08 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 05:46 |
| Noon | 12:27 |
| Sunset | 19:06 |
| End of twilight | 19:44 |
| Moonrise | 22:13 |
| Moonset | 15:20 |
| Day length | 13 h 19 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 1, average — 9, bad — 3
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 08:02 | from 17:34 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Rohini (05:46–08:02) is good for sowing.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Mrigashirsha (08:02–19:06) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Festivals and periods
- Adhika Masa
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:46–17:34
Anandadi: Matanga 05:46–08:02 Anandadi: Rakshasa 08:02–05:48 (09.09)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 04:21–05:04 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:00–12:53 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:39–15:33 |
| Godhuli | 19:06–19:27 |
| Pradosha | 19:06–21:14 |
| Nishitha | 00:06–00:49 (09.09) |
| Amrita Kalam | 04:57–06:29, 22:58–00:32 (09.09) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 15:46–17:26 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 09:06–10:46 |
| Gulika Kalam | 12:26–14:06 |
| Dur Muhurta | 08:26–09:20, 23:23–00:06 (09.09) |
| Varjyam | 13:32–15:06 |
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 06:39–15:26, 17:20–18:25 |
Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Rohini until 08:02, Mrigashirsha from 08:02; tithi Krishna-ashtami until 17:34, Krishna-navami from 17:34; lagna Simha 05:46, Kanya 06:39, Tula 09:39, Vrischika 12:40, Dhanu 15:26, Makara 17:20, Kumbha 18:25
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Rohini (until 08:02) — destruction of all misfortunes; Mrigashirsha (from 08:02) — abundance (well-being, prosperity); Tuesday — harm to longevity.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Krishna-ashtami 05:46–17:34: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
- Krishna-navami 17:34–19:06: 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
Ordinary day · score S = +1
Auspicious and inauspicious factors are balanced: a day for routine matters; important matters are best timed for favourable days.
+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:46–17:34+1 Auspicious nakshatra 05:46–08:02+1 Yoga Siddhi 15:04–05:48 (09.09)0 Anandadi: Matanga 05:46–08:020 Adhika Masa0 Chaturmasya−1 Ashtami 05:46–17:34−1 Anandadi: Rakshasa 08:02–05:48 (09.09)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
| Summary | Avoid starting important matters — Krakacha Yoga, Rikta tithi Adhika Masa: not for weddings, housewarmings or major new undertakings; good for spiritual practice. |
|---|---|
| Month | Adhika Bhadrapada (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Dhata (No. 10) · Shaka 1858 · Vikram 1993 more |
| Period | Adhika Masa · Chaturmasya |
At sunrise 05:48
| Tithi | 9Krishna-navami (Rikta, Serpent (Naga)) · until 16:39 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Mrigashirsha, pada 4 (soft, Soma (Chandra, Moon), Mars) · until 07:37 more |
| Yoga | Siddhi (“success, accomplishment”, auspicious) · until 13:12 more |
| Karana | Gara (movable) · until 16:39 more |
| Vara | Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Mithuna (Gemini) |
Changes during the day
| from 07:37 | nakshatra Ardra |
|---|---|
| from 13:12 | yoga Vyatipata |
| from 16:39 | tithi Krishna-dashami |
| from 16:39 | karana Vanija |
| from 04:23 (10.09) | karana Vishti |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 05:10 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 05:48 |
| Noon | 12:27 |
| Sunset | 19:03 |
| End of twilight | 19:41 |
| Moonrise | 23:22 |
| Moonset | 16:08 |
| Day length | 13 h 14 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 0, average — 10, bad — 3
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 07:37 | from 16:39 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Mrigashirsha (05:48–07:37) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Festivals and periods
- Adhika Masa
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 05:48–07:37
Krakacha Yoga 05:48–16:39
Anandadi: Amrita 05:48–07:37 Anandadi: Musala 07:37–05:50 (10.09)
- Bhadra in heaven: 04:23–16:15 (10.09); Bhadra Puchha 06:13–07:24 (10.09); Bhadra Mukha 07:24–09:22 (10.09)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 04:23–05:06 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:38–15:31 |
| Godhuli | 19:03–19:25 |
| Pradosha | 19:03–21:13 |
| Nishitha | 00:05–00:48 (10.09) |
| Amrita Kalam | 21:41–23:17 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 12:26–14:05 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 07:28–09:07 |
| Gulika Kalam | 10:47–12:26 |
| Dur Muhurta | 11:59–12:52 |
| Varjyam | 16:03–17:40 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | no suitable window — see the prohibitions below |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | no suitable window — see the prohibitions below |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 17:16–18:21 |
Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Mrigashirsha until 07:37, Ardra from 07:37; tithi Krishna-navami until 16:39, Krishna-dashami from 16:39; lagna Simha 05:48, Kanya 06:35, Tula 09:35, Vrischika 12:36, Dhanu 15:22, Makara 17:16, Kumbha 18:21
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Mrigashirsha (until 07:37) — abundance (well-being, prosperity); Ardra (from 07:37) — sadness; Wednesday — favour of the authorities.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Krishna-navami 05:48–16:39: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
- Vyatipata 13:12–19:03: 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.
+2 Yoga Siddhi 05:48–13:12+1 Auspicious nakshatra 05:48–07:37+1 Auspicious weekday0 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 05:48–07:370 Anandadi: Amrita 05:48–07:370 Adhika Masa0 Chaturmasya0 Surya Dagdha tithi 16:39–05:50 (10.09)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 07:37–05:50 (10.09)−1 Anandadi: Musala 07:37–05:50 (10.09)−1 Vyatipata 13:12–05:50 (10.09)−2 Rikta tithi 05:48–16:39−3 Krakacha Yoga 05:48–16:39
| Summary | Ordinary day — pros: Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Anandadi: Siddhi; cons: Vishti (Bhadra), Vyatipata Adhika Masa: not for weddings, housewarmings or major new undertakings; good for spiritual practice. |
|---|---|
| Month | Adhika Bhadrapada (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Dhata (No. 10) · Shaka 1858 · Vikram 1993 more |
| Period | Adhika Masa · Chaturmasya |
At sunrise 05:50
| Tithi | 10Krishna-dashami (Purna, Dharma) · until 16:15 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Ardra, pada 4 (sharp, Rudra (Roaring, angry image of Shiva), Rahu) · until 07:44 more |
| Yoga | Vyatipata (“calamity, downfall”, inauspicious) · until 11:45 more |
| Karana | Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 16:15 more |
| Vara | Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Mithuna (Gemini) |
Changes during the day
| from 07:44 | nakshatra Punarvasu |
|---|---|
| from 11:45 | yoga Variyana |
| from 16:15 | tithi Krishna-ekadashi |
| from 16:15 | karana Bava |
| from 04:14 (11.09) | karana Balava |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 05:12 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 05:50 |
| Noon | 12:26 |
| Sunset | 19:01 |
| End of twilight | 19:39 |
| Moonrise | none |
| Moonset | 16:42 |
| Day length | 13 h 10 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 07:44 | from 16:15 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Punarvasu (07:44–19:01) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
- Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 05:50–16:15: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Festivals and periods
- Adhika Masa
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:50–16:15 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 07:44–05:52 (11.09) Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 07:44–05:52 (11.09)
Anandadi: Siddhi 07:44–05:52 (11.09) Anandadi: Kana 05:50–07:44
- Bhadra in heaven: 04:23–16:15; Bhadra Puchha 06:13–07:24; Bhadra Mukha 07:24–09:22
- Gandanta (tithi): 15:52–16:39
- Surya Dagdha tithi: Krishna-dashami
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 04:24–05:07 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 11:59–12:52 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:37–15:30 |
| Godhuli | 19:01–19:22 |
| Pradosha | 19:01–21:11 |
| Nishitha | 00:05–00:48 (11.09) |
| Amrita Kalam | 05:52–07:30 (11.09) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 14:04–15:43 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 05:50–07:29 |
| Gulika Kalam | 09:08–10:47 |
| Dur Muhurta | 10:14–11:07, 15:30–16:23 |
| Varjyam | 20:02–21:40 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: good 11:45–12:32, 17:12–18:18
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | good 11:45–12:32, 17:12–18:18 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | good 11:45–12:32, 17:12–18:18 |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 06:31–15:18, 17:12–18:18 |
Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Ardra until 07:44, Punarvasu from 07:44; tithi Krishna-dashami until 16:15, Krishna-ekadashi from 16:15; lagna Simha 05:50, Kanya 06:31, Tula 09:31, Vrischika 12:32, Dhanu 15:18, Makara 17:12, Kumbha 18:18
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Ardra (until 07:44) — sadness; Punarvasu (from 07:44) — strength of spirit (bravery, resilience); Thursday — success.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Vyatipata 05:50–11:45: auspicious undertakings, including haircuts, are avoided during this yoga (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Cautions:
- Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Ordinary day · score S = +2
Auspicious and inauspicious factors are balanced: a day for routine matters; important matters are best timed for favourable days.
+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 07:44–05:52 (11.09)+1 Anandadi: Siddhi 07:44–05:52 (11.09)+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 07:44–05:52 (11.09)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 07:44–05:52 (11.09)+1 Yoga Variyana 11:45–05:52 (11.09)0 Adhika Masa0 Chaturmasya0 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:50–16:15 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Anandadi: Kana 05:50–07:44−1 Surya Dagdha tithi 05:50–16:15−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 05:50–07:44−1 Vyatipata 05:50–11:45−2 Vishti (Bhadra) 05:50–16:15
| Summary | Ordinary day — pros: Pushya, Yoga Variyana; cons: Anandadi: Utpata, Yoga Parigha Adhika Masa: not for weddings, housewarmings or major new undertakings; good for spiritual practice. |
|---|---|
| Month | Adhika Bhadrapada (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Dhata (No. 10) · Shaka 1858 · Vikram 1993 more |
| Period | Adhika Masa · Chaturmasya |
| Festivals | Parama Ekadashi |
At sunrise 05:52
| Tithi | 11Krishna-ekadashi (Nanda, Rudra) · until 16:20 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Punarvasu, pada 4 (movable, Aditi, Jupiter) · until 08:20 more |
| Yoga | Variyana (“excellent, best”, auspicious) · until 10:41 more |
| Karana | Balava (movable) · until 16:20 more |
| Vara | Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Karka (Cancer) |
Changes during the day
| from 08:20 | nakshatra Pushya |
|---|---|
| from 10:41 | yoga Parigha |
| from 16:20 | tithi Krishna-dvadashi |
| from 16:20 | karana Kaulava |
| from 04:33 (12.09) | karana Taitila |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 05:14 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 05:52 |
| Noon | 12:26 |
| Sunset | 18:58 |
| End of twilight | 19:36 |
| Moonrise | 00:38 |
| Moonset | 17:07 |
| Day length | 13 h 05 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 8, average — 3, bad — 2
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 08:20 | from 16:20 |
|---|
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 (05:52–08:20) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Pushya (08:20–18:58) is good for sowing.
Festivals and periods
Parama Ekadashi · Purushottama (Vishnu)
The Ekadashi of the dark half of Adhika Masa. The fast grants the highest good and prosperity; Purushottama (Vishnu) is worshipped.
Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 16:15 (10.09)–16:20
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Parana (breaking the fast): 05:54–08:30 (12.09)
- Adhika Masa
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 05:52–08:20 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:52–16:20
Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 16:20–05:54 (12.09)
Anandadi: Lumbaka 05:52–08:20 Anandadi: Utpata 08:20–05:54 (12.09)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 04:25–05:09 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 11:59–12:51 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:36–15:29 |
| Godhuli | 18:58–19:20 |
| Pradosha | 18:58–21:09 |
| Nishitha | 00:04–00:48 (12.09) |
| Amrita Kalam | 05:52–07:30, 02:41–04:21 (12.09) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 10:47–12:25 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 15:42–17:20 |
| Gulika Kalam | 07:31–09:09 |
| Dur Muhurta | 08:29–09:22, 12:51–13:44 |
| Varjyam | 16:40–18:20 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: good 06:27–12:29, 17:08–18:14
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | good 06:27–12:29, 17:08–18:14 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | good 06:27–12:29, 17:08–18:14 |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 06:27–15:14 |
Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Punarvasu until 08:20, Pushya from 08:20; tithi Krishna-ekadashi until 16:20, Krishna-dvadashi from 16:20; lagna Simha 05:52, Kanya 06:27, Tula 09:27, Vrischika 12:29, Dhanu 15:14, Makara 17:08, Kumbha 18:14
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Punarvasu (until 08:20) — strength of spirit (bravery, resilience); Pushya (from 08:20) — increase in wealth; Friday — universal respect.
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).
- Friday: B. V. Raman advises against cutting nails (the rating above is the site’s summary, which uses the same weekdays for nails as for haircuts, so Friday counts as auspicious).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Ordinary day · score S = 0
Auspicious and inauspicious factors are balanced: a day for routine matters; important matters are best timed for favourable days.
+2 Pushya 08:20–05:54 (12.09)+1 Yoga Variyana 05:52–10:41+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 05:52–08:200 Adhika Masa0 Chaturmasya0 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:52–16:20 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 16:20–05:54 (12.09)−1 Yoga Parigha 10:41–22:20−3 Anandadi: Utpata 08:20–05:54 (12.09)
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Avoid starting important matters — Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra), Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn) Adhika Masa: not for weddings, housewarmings or major new undertakings; good for spiritual practice. |
|---|---|
| Month | Adhika Bhadrapada (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Dhata (No. 10) · Shaka 1858 · Vikram 1993 more |
| Period | Adhika Masa · Chaturmasya |
| Festivals | Shani Pradosha |
At sunrise 05:54
| Tithi | 12Krishna-dvadashi (Bhadra, Sun (Ravi)) · until 16:52 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Pushya, pada 4 (light, Brhaspati, Saturn) · until 09:21 more |
| Yoga | Parigha (“bolt, barrier”, inauspicious) · until 09:58 more |
| Karana | Taitila (movable) · until 16:52 more |
| Vara | Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Karka (Cancer) |
Changes during the day
| from 09:21 | nakshatra Ashlesha |
|---|---|
| from 09:58 | yoga Shiva |
| from 16:52 | tithi Krishna-trayodashi |
| from 16:52 | karana Gara |
| from 05:16 (13.09) | karana Vanija |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 05:16 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 05:54 |
| Noon | 12:25 |
| Sunset | 18:56 |
| End of twilight | 19:33 |
| Moonrise | 01:57 |
| Moonset | 17:26 |
| Day length | 13 h 01 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 7, average — 6, bad — 0
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 09:21 | from 16:52 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Pushya (05:54–09:21) is good for sowing.
Festivals and periods
Shani Pradosha · Shiva
Pradosha on a Saturday. According to legend, Shiva drank the Halahala poison on a Saturday Trayodashi, so fasting on this day pacifies Shani (Saturn) and softens his harsh influence.
Rule: pradosha vyapini: 3 muhurtas after sunset, 18:56–21:08
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
- Adhika Masa
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 09:21–16:52
Anandadi: Mitra 05:54–09:21 Anandadi: Manasa 09:21–05:56 (13.09)
- Gandanta (nakshatra): 04:23–17:12 (13.09)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 04:27–05:10 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 11:59–12:51 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:35–15:27 |
| Godhuli | 18:56–19:18 |
| Pradosha | 18:56–21:08 |
| Nishitha | 00:04–00:48 (13.09) |
| Amrita Kalam | none on this day |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 09:10–10:47 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 14:03–15:40 |
| Gulika Kalam | 05:54–07:32 |
| Dur Muhurta | 05:54–06:46, 06:46–07:38 |
| Varjyam | 22:55–00:37 (13.09) |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 06:23–09:21
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | average 06:23–09:21 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average 06:23–09:21 |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 06:23–09:21 |
Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Pushya until 09:21, Ashlesha from 09:21; tithi Krishna-dvadashi until 16:52, Krishna-trayodashi from 16:52; lagna Simha 05:54, Kanya 06:23, Tula 09:23, Vrischika 12:25, Dhanu 15:10, Makara 17:04, Kumbha 18:10, Mina 18:54
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Pushya (until 09:21) — increase in wealth; Ashlesha (from 09:21) — physical affliction (suffering); Saturday — decline of physical strength.
Cautions:
- Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Avoid starting important matters · score S = 0
There is a mild prohibition (Amavasya, Krishna Chaturdashi, Bhadra on earth, Vyatipata, Vaidhriti, kshaya tithi, Sankranti, Ashubha Yoga) or the total score is -3 or lower: the day is unfavourable for important new matters, but suitable for fasting, prayer and everyday work.
Avoid starting important matters: Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra)
+2 Pushya 05:54–09:21+1 Anandadi: Mitra 05:54–09:21+1 Yoga Shiva 09:58–05:56 (13.09)0 Adhika Masa0 Chaturmasya−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 09:21–05:56 (13.09)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−2 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 09:21–16:52
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Unfavourable day — Yamaghanta, Fierce or sharp nakshatra Adhika Masa: not for weddings, housewarmings or major new undertakings; good for spiritual practice. |
|---|---|
| Month | Adhika Bhadrapada (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Dhata (No. 10) · Shaka 1858 · Vikram 1993 more |
| Period | Adhika Masa · Chaturmasya |
| Festivals | Masik Shivaratri |
At sunrise 05:56
| Tithi | 13Krishna-trayodashi (Jaya, God of Love) · until 17:46 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Ashlesha, pada 4 (sharp, Naga - the lord of snakes (Sharpa), Mercury) · until 10:47 more Gandamula |
| Yoga | Shiva (“auspicious, benevolent”, auspicious) · until 09:34 more |
| Karana | Vanija (movable) · until 17:46 more |
| Vara | Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Karka (Cancer) |
Changes during the day
| from 09:34 | yoga Siddha |
|---|---|
| from 10:47 | nakshatra Magha |
| from 17:46 | tithi Krishna-chaturdashi |
| from 17:46 | karana Vishti |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 05:18 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 05:56 |
| Noon | 12:25 |
| Sunset | 18:53 |
| End of twilight | 19:30 |
| Moonrise | 03:14 |
| Moonset | 17:40 |
| Day length | 12 h 56 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 1, average — 6, bad — 6
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 10:47 | from 17:46 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Magha (10:47–18:53) is good for sowing, for root crops.
- Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 17:46–18:53: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
- Krishna-chaturdashi 17:46–18:53: according to the Kalaprakashika, ploughing on Chaturdashi puts the owner’s life in danger.
Festivals and periods
Masik Shivaratri · Shiva
The monthly “night of Shiva” — the fourteenth day of the waning Moon. Devotees fast, keep vigil through the night and perform abhisheka of the lingam at midnight (Nishitha).
Rule: nishitha vyapini: midnight, 00:03–00:48 (14.09)
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
- Adhika Masa
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Yamaghanta 10:47–05:58 (14.09)
Anandadi: Vajra 05:56–10:47 Anandadi: Mudgara 10:47–05:58 (14.09)
- Bhadra on earth: 17:46–06:22 (14.09); Bhadra Mukha 17:46–19:53; Bhadra Puchha 05:09–06:25 (14.09)
- Gandanta (nakshatra): 04:23–17:12
- Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Ashlesha
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 04:28–05:12 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 11:59–12:50 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:34–15:26 |
| Godhuli | 18:53–19:15 |
| Pradosha | 18:53–21:06 |
| Nishitha | 00:03–00:48 (14.09) |
| Amrita Kalam | 09:05–10:47 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 17:16–18:53 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 12:25–14:02 |
| Gulika Kalam | 15:39–17:16 |
| Dur Muhurta | 17:09–18:01 |
| Varjyam | 23:41–01:24 (14.09) |
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 | bad throughout the daytime |
Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Ashlesha until 10:47, Magha from 10:47; tithi Krishna-trayodashi until 17:46, Krishna-chaturdashi from 17:46; lagna Simha 05:56, Kanya 06:19, Tula 09:19, Vrischika 12:21, Dhanu 15:06, Makara 17:00, Kumbha 18:06, Mina 18:50
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Ashlesha (until 10:47) — physical affliction (suffering); Magha (from 10:47) — loss of property; Sunday — physical well-being.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Krishna-chaturdashi 17:46–18:53: a Rikta and Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
- Bhadra on earth 17:46–18:53: no shaving or haircuts during Vishti Karana (according to the Muhurta Chintamani, Bhadra does harm when it is on earth; in heaven and in the netherworld its influence on earth is weak).
Cautions:
- The Muhurta Chintamani warns: whoever shaves in Magha nakshatra 4 times a year puts their life in danger — frequent haircuts in this nakshatra are best avoided.
- Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Unfavourable day · score S = −5
A strict prohibition (a visible eclipse; Visha Yoga of the weekday, tithi and nakshatra; Amrita Siddhi turned to poison; Yamaghanta; the Anandadi yoga Mrityu) or a total score of -7 or lower: any new undertakings are best postponed.
Strict prohibition: Yamaghanta
+1 Yoga Siddha 09:34–05:58 (14.09)0 Adhika Masa0 Chaturmasya0 Krishna Chaturdashi 17:46–05:58 (14.09)0 Bhadra on earth 17:46–05:58 (14.09)−1 Anandadi: Vajra 05:56–10:47−1 Gandanta 05:56–17:12−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 05:56–10:47−3 Yamaghanta 10:47–05:58 (14.09)
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Avoid starting important matters — Krishna Chaturdashi, Fierce or sharp nakshatra Adhika Masa: not for weddings, housewarmings or major new undertakings; good for spiritual practice. |
|---|---|
| Month | Adhika Bhadrapada (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Dhata (No. 10) · Shaka 1858 · Vikram 1993 more |
| Period | Adhika Masa · Chaturmasya |
At sunrise 05:58
| Tithi | 14Krishna-chaturdashi (Rikta, Kali) · until 19:03 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Magha, pada 3 (fierce, Pitris or Pitars - ancestors of the clan, forefathers, Ketu) · until 12:34 more Gandamula |
| Yoga | Siddha (“perfected, accomplished”, auspicious) · until 09:27 more |
| Karana | Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 06:22 more |
| Vara | Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Simha (Leo) |
Changes during the day
| from 06:22 | karana Shakuni |
|---|---|
| from 09:27 | yoga Sadhya |
| from 12:34 | nakshatra Purva-Phalguni |
| from 19:03 | tithi Amavasya |
| from 19:03 | karana Chatushpada |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 05:21 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 05:58 |
| Noon | 12:25 |
| Sunset | 18:50 |
| End of twilight | 19:28 |
| Moonrise | 04:30 |
| Moonset | 17:53 |
| Day length | 12 h 52 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 0, average — 4, bad — 9
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 12:34 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Magha (05:58–12:34) is good for sowing, for root crops.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Phalguni (12:34–18:50) is good for root crops.
- Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 05:58–06:22: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
- Shakuni 06:22–18:50: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it (it is suitable for sowing).
- Krishna-chaturdashi 05:58–18:50: according to the Kalaprakashika, ploughing on Chaturdashi puts the owner’s life in danger.
Festivals and periods
- Adhika Masa
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Anandadi: Dhwaja 12:34–06:00 (15.09) Anandadi: Dhwanksha 05:58–12:34
- Bhadra on earth: 17:46 (13.09)–06:22; Bhadra Mukha 17:46–19:53 (13.09); Bhadra Puchha 05:09–06:25
- Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Magha
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 04:29–05:14 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 11:58–12:50 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:33–15:24 |
| Godhuli | 18:50–19:13 |
| Pradosha | 18:50–21:04 |
| Nishitha | 00:03–00:47 (15.09) |
| Amrita Kalam | 09:59–11:42 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 07:35–09:11 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 10:48–12:24 |
| Gulika Kalam | 14:01–15:37 |
| Dur Muhurta | 12:50–13:41, 15:24–16:16 |
| Varjyam | 21:16–23:01 |
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 06:15–15:02, 16:56–18:02 |
Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Magha until 12:34, Purva-Phalguni from 12:34; tithi Krishna-chaturdashi; lagna Simha 05:58, Kanya 06:15, Tula 09:15, Vrischika 12:17, Dhanu 15:02, Makara 16:56, Kumbha 18:02, Mina 18:46
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Magha (until 12:34) — loss of property; Purva-Phalguni (from 12:34) — ill health; Monday — clear, bright complexion.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Krishna-chaturdashi 05:58–18:50: a Rikta and Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
- Bhadra on earth 05:58–06:22: 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).
- 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 = −2
There is a mild prohibition (Amavasya, Krishna Chaturdashi, Bhadra on earth, Vyatipata, Vaidhriti, kshaya tithi, Sankranti, Ashubha Yoga) or the total score is -3 or lower: the day is unfavourable for important new matters, but suitable for fasting, prayer and everyday work.
Avoid starting important matters: Krishna Chaturdashi
+2 Yoga Siddha 05:58–09:27+1 Auspicious weekday0 Anandadi: Dhwaja 12:34–06:00 (15.09)0 Adhika Masa0 Chaturmasya0 Bhadra on earth 05:58–06:22−1 Anandadi: Dhwanksha 05:58–12:34−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 05:58–12:34−3 Krishna Chaturdashi 05:58–19:03
| Summary | Avoid starting important matters — Amavasya, Fierce or sharp nakshatra Adhika Masa: not for weddings, housewarmings or major new undertakings; good for spiritual practice. |
|---|---|
| Month | Adhika Bhadrapada (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Dhata (No. 10) · Shaka 1858 · Vikram 1993 more |
| Period | Adhika Masa · Chaturmasya |
| Festivals | Adhika Amavasya · Bhaumvati Amavasya |
At sunrise 06:00
| Tithi | 30Amavasya (Purna, Pitris (ancestors)) · until 20:41 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Purva-Phalguni, pada 3 (fierce, Bhaga (Share, Distributor) - god of wealth and family, Venus) · until 14:41 more |
| Yoga | Sadhya (“attainable, amenable”, auspicious) · until 09:36 more |
| Karana | Chatushpada (fixed, inauspicious) · until 07:49 more |
| Vara | Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Simha (Leo) |
Changes during the day
| from 07:49 | karana Naga |
|---|---|
| from 09:36 | yoga Shubha |
| from 14:41 | nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni |
| from 20:41 | tithi Shukla-pratipat |
| from 20:41 | karana Kimstughna |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 05:23 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 06:00 |
| Noon | 12:24 |
| Sunset | 18:48 |
| End of twilight | 19:25 |
| Moonrise | 05:44 |
| Moonset | 18:05 |
| Day length | 12 h 47 min |
Sky
| New moon (Amavasya) | 20:41 |
|---|
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 14:41 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Phalguni (06:00–14:41) is good for root crops.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Phalguni (14:41–18:48) is good for sowing.
- Chatushpada 06:00–07:49: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
- Naga 07:49–18:48: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Festivals and periods
Adhika Amavasya · Pitris (ancestors)
The new moon of the intercalary month: Purushottama Masa ends. Shraddha and charity on this day are especially meritorious.
Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 19:03 (14.09)–20:41
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Bhaumvati Amavasya · Pitris (ancestors)
A new moon on a Tuesday (Bhauma — Mars): a day of ancestor rites and of propitiating Mars; it is believed to help free one from debts.
Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 19:03 (14.09)–20:41
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
- Adhika Masa
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 20:41–06:02 (16.09)
Anandadi: Prajapati 14:41–06:02 (16.09) Anandadi: Dhumra 06:00–14:41
- Gandanta (tithi): 20:15–21:07
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 04:31–05:15 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 11:58–12:49 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:32–15:23 |
| Godhuli | 18:48–19:10 |
| Pradosha | 18:48–21:03 |
| Nishitha | 00:02–00:47 (16.09) |
| Amrita Kalam | 07:43–09:28 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 15:36–17:12 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 09:12–10:48 |
| Gulika Kalam | 12:24–14:00 |
| Dur Muhurta | 08:34–09:25, 23:17–00:02 (16.09) |
| Varjyam | 22:37–00:23 (16.09) |
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 14:41–14:58, 16:52–17:58 |
Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Purva-Phalguni until 14:41, Uttara-Phalguni from 14:41; tithi Amavasya; lagna Simha 06:00, Kanya 06:11, Tula 09:12, Vrischika 12:13, Dhanu 14:58, Makara 16:52, Kumbha 17:58, Mina 18:42
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Purva-Phalguni (until 14:41) — ill health; Uttara-Phalguni (from 14:41) — destruction of all diseases; Tuesday — harm to longevity.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Amavasya 06:00–18:48: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Cautions:
- The Muhurta Chintamani warns: whoever shaves in Uttara-Phalguni nakshatra 4 times a year puts their life in danger — frequent haircuts in this nakshatra are best avoided.
- Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Avoid starting important matters · score S = −4
There is a mild prohibition (Amavasya, Krishna Chaturdashi, Bhadra on earth, Vyatipata, Vaidhriti, kshaya tithi, Sankranti, Ashubha Yoga) or the total score is -3 or lower: the day is unfavourable for important new matters, but suitable for fasting, prayer and everyday work.
Avoid starting important matters: Amavasya
+1 Yoga Shubha 09:36–06:02 (16.09)0 Anandadi: Prajapati 14:41–06:02 (16.09)0 Auspicious nakshatra 14:41–06:02 (16.09)0 Adhika Masa0 Chaturmasya−1 Anandadi: Dhumra 06:00–14:41−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 06:00–14:41−3 Amavasya 06:00–20:41
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Avoid starting important matters — Sankranti day, Samvartaka Yoga |
|---|---|
| Month | Nija Bhadrapada (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Dhata (No. 10) · Shaka 1858 · Vikram 1993 more |
| Period | Chaturmasya |
| Festivals | Kanya Sankranti (Vishwakarma Puja) |
At sunrise 06:02
| Tithi | 1Shukla-pratipat (Nanda, Brahma) · until 22:38 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Uttara-Phalguni, pada 3 (fixed, Aryaman (Lord of Hospitality), Sun) · until 17:08 more |
| Yoga | Shubha (“goodness, happiness”, auspicious) · until 10:01 more |
| Karana | Kimstughna (fixed) · until 09:37 more |
| Vara | Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Kanya (Virgo), Moon: Kanya (Virgo) |
Changes during the day
| from 09:37 | karana Bava |
|---|---|
| from 10:01 | yoga Shukla |
| from 17:08 | nakshatra Hasta |
| from 22:38 | tithi Shukla-dvitya |
| from 22:38 | karana Balava |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 05:25 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 06:02 |
| Noon | 12:24 |
| Sunset | 18:45 |
| End of twilight | 19:22 |
| Moonrise | 06:56 |
| Moonset | 18:17 |
| Day length | 12 h 43 min |
Sky
| Kanya Sankranti | 04:03 — the Sun enters Kanya (Virgo) |
|---|
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 17:08 |
|---|
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, Uttara-Phalguni (06:02–17:08) is good for sowing.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Hasta (17:08–18:45) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
- Kimstughna 06:02–09:37: a fixed karana — 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, 06:02–10:27
on the day the Sun enters the sign
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 17:08–06:04 (17.09) Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 22:38–06:04 (17.09)
Samvartaka Yoga 06:02–22:38
Anandadi: Vardhamana 06:02–17:08 Anandadi: Ananda 17:08–06:04 (17.09)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 04:32–05:17 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:31–15:22 |
| Godhuli | 18:45–19:08 |
| Pradosha | 18:45–21:01 |
| Nishitha | 00:02–00:47 (17.09) |
| Amrita Kalam | 09:12–10:58 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 12:23–13:59 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 07:37–09:13 |
| Gulika Kalam | 10:48–12:23 |
| Dur Muhurta | 11:58–12:49 |
| Varjyam | 02:29–04:16 (17.09) |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | no suitable window — see the prohibitions below |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | no suitable window — see the prohibitions below |
| Bathing, washing hair | average throughout the daytime |
Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni until 17:08, Hasta from 17:08; tithi Shukla-pratipat; lagna Simha 06:02, Kanya 06:07, Tula 09:08, Vrischika 12:09, Dhanu 14:54, Makara 16:48, Kumbha 17:54, Mina 18:38
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Uttara-Phalguni (until 17:08) — destruction of all diseases; Hasta (from 17:08) — imparting radiance (to the person); Wednesday — favour of the authorities.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Sankranti at 04:03 — a Parva day: no haircuts or shaving on this day (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Cautions:
- The Muhurta Chintamani warns: whoever shaves in Uttara-Phalguni nakshatra 4 times a year puts their life in danger — frequent haircuts in this nakshatra are best avoided.
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Avoid starting important matters · score S = +1
There is a mild prohibition (Amavasya, Krishna Chaturdashi, Bhadra on earth, Vyatipata, Vaidhriti, kshaya tithi, Sankranti, Ashubha Yoga) or the total score is -3 or lower: the day is unfavourable for important new matters, but suitable for fasting, prayer and everyday work.
Avoid starting important matters: Sankranti day
+2 Yoga Shubha 06:02–10:01+1 Anandadi: Vardhamana 06:02–17:08+1 Auspicious nakshatra 06:02–17:08+1 Auspicious weekday0 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 17:08–06:04 (17.09)0 Chaturmasya−1 Sankranti day−3 Samvartaka Yoga 06:02–22:38
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, Auspicious nakshatra; auspicious time — after 10:39 |
|---|---|
| Month | Nija Bhadrapada (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Dhata (No. 10) · Shaka 1858 · Vikram 1993 more |
| Period | Chaturmasya |
At sunrise 06:04
| Tithi | 2Shukla-dvitya (Bhadra, Vidhatr) · until 00:52 (18.09) more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Hasta, pada 2 (light, Savitar (Animating, Awakening), Moon) · until 19:51 more |
| Yoga | Shukla (“bright, pure”, auspicious) · until 10:39 more |
| Karana | Balava (movable) · until 11:43 more |
| Vara | Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Kanya (Virgo), Moon: Kanya (Virgo) |
Changes during the day
| from 10:39 | yoga Brahma |
|---|---|
| from 11:43 | karana Kaulava |
| from 19:51 | nakshatra Chitra |
| from 00:52 (18.09) | tithi Shukla-tritya |
| from 00:52 (18.09) | karana Taitila |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 05:27 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 06:04 |
| Noon | 12:24 |
| Sunset | 18:42 |
| End of twilight | 19:20 |
| Moonrise | 08:08 |
| Moonset | 18:29 |
| Day length | 12 h 38 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 10, average — 2, bad — 1
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Hasta (06:04–18:42) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Festivals and periods
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Anandadi: Chara 19:51–06:06 (18.09) Anandadi: Rakshasa 06:04–19:51
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 04:33–05:19 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 11:58–12:48 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:30–15:20 |
| Godhuli | 18:42–19:05 |
| Pradosha | 18:42–20:59 |
| Nishitha | 00:01–00:47 (18.09) |
| Amrita Kalam | 13:10–14:57 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 13:58–15:33 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 06:04–07:39 |
| Gulika Kalam | 09:13–10:48 |
| Dur Muhurta | 10:17–11:07, 15:20–16:11 |
| Varjyam | 04:50–06:38 (18.09) |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: good 06:04–12:05, 16:44–17:50
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | good 06:04–12:05, 16:44–17:50 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails | good 06:04–12:05, 16:44–17:50 |
| Cutting toenails | average throughout the daytime |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 06:04–14:50, 16:44–17:50 |
Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Hasta; tithi Shukla-dvitya; lagna Kanya 06:04, Tula 09:04, Vrischika 12:05, Dhanu 14:50, Makara 16:44, Kumbha 17:50, Mina 18:34
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Hasta — imparting radiance (to the person); Thursday — success.
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Favourable day · score S = +3
Auspicious factors outweigh inauspicious ones: ordinary matters can be started.
Auspicious time begins after 10:39
+1 Yoga Brahma 10:39–06:06 (18.09)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 06:04–19:51+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 06:04–00:52 (18.09)0 Chaturmasya−1 Anandadi: Rakshasa 06:04–19:51
| Summary | Favourable day — Yoga Brahma, Auspicious nakshatra; auspicious time — until 11:29 |
|---|---|
| Month | Nija Bhadrapada (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Dhata (No. 10) · Shaka 1858 · Vikram 1993 more |
| Period | Chaturmasya |
| Festivals | Hartalika Teej · Chandra Darshan |
At sunrise 06:06
| Tithi | 3Shukla-tritya (Jaya, Vishnu) · until 03:20 (19.09) more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Chitra, pada 2 (soft, Tvashtri (Heavenly Architect) or Vishwakarma (Vastu God), Mars) · until 22:48 more |
| Yoga | Brahma (“Brahma, sacred knowledge”, auspicious) · until 11:29 more |
| Karana | Taitila (movable) · until 14:05 more |
| Vara | Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Kanya (Virgo), Moon: Kanya (Virgo) |
Changes during the day
| from 11:29 | yoga Indra |
|---|---|
| from 14:05 | karana Gara |
| from 22:48 | nakshatra Swati |
| from 03:20 (19.09) | tithi Shukla-chaturti |
| from 03:20 (19.09) | karana Vanija |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 05:29 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 06:06 |
| Noon | 12:23 |
| Sunset | 18:40 |
| End of twilight | 19:17 |
| Moonrise | 09:21 |
| Moonset | 18:44 |
| Day length | 12 h 33 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 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Chitra (06:06–18:40) 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 00:52–03:20 (19.09)
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Chandra Darshan · Chandra (the Moon)
The first evening after the new moon, when the thin lunar crescent becomes visible. People look at the young Moon, offer it water and pray for well-being; some fast until it appears.
Rule: first visible lunar crescent, 18:40–18:44
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: 18:40–18:44
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Ravi Yoga 22:48–06:08 (19.09)
Anandadi: Musala 06:06–22:48 Anandadi: Gada 22:48–06:08 (19.09)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 04:35–05:20 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 11:58–12:48 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:28–15:19 |
| Godhuli | 18:40–19:03 |
| Pradosha | 18:40–20:57 |
| Nishitha | 00:01–00:47 (19.09) |
| Amrita Kalam | 15:37–17:25 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 10:49–12:23 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 15:31–17:06 |
| Gulika Kalam | 07:40–09:14 |
| Dur Muhurta | 08:37–09:27, 12:48–13:38 |
| Varjyam | 04:50–06:38, 05:08–06:56 (19.09) |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: good 06:06–12:01, 16:41–17:46
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | good 06:06–12:01, 16:41–17:46 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | good 06:06–12:01, 16:41–17:46 |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 06:06–14:46, 16:41–17:46 |
Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Chitra; tithi Shukla-tritya; lagna Kanya 06:06, Tula 09:00, Vrischika 12:01, Dhanu 14:46, Makara 16:41, Kumbha 17:46, Mina 18:30
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Chitra — improvement of well-being; Friday — universal respect.
Cautions:
- Friday: B. V. Raman advises against cutting nails (the rating above is the site’s summary, which uses the same weekdays for nails as for haircuts, so Friday counts as auspicious).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Favourable day · score S = +4
Auspicious factors outweigh inauspicious ones: ordinary matters can be started.
Auspicious time ends by 11:29
+2 Yoga Brahma 06:06–11:29+1 Auspicious nakshatra 06:06–22:48+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 06:06–03:20 (19.09)0 Chaturmasya−1 Anandadi: Musala 06:06–22:48
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Best day — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Yoga Indra; auspicious time — until 12:28 |
|---|---|
| Month | Nija Bhadrapada (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Dhata (No. 10) · Shaka 1858 · Vikram 1993 more |
| Period | Chaturmasya |
| Festivals | Ganesha Chaturthi |
At sunrise 06:08
| Tithi | 4Shukla-chaturti (Rikta, Yama) · until 05:55 (20.09) more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Swati, pada 2 (movable, Waiu (Wind), Rahu) · until 01:53 (20.09) more |
| Yoga | Indra (“Indra, lord”, auspicious) · until 12:28 more |
| Karana | Vanija (movable) · until 16:37 more |
| Vara | Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Kanya (Virgo), Moon: Tula (Libra) |
Changes during the day
| from 12:28 | yoga Vaidhriti |
|---|---|
| from 16:37 | karana Vishti |
| from 01:53 (20.09) | nakshatra Vishakha |
| from 05:55 (20.09) | tithi Shukla-panchami |
| from 05:55 (20.09) | karana Bava |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 05:31 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 06:08 |
| Noon | 12:23 |
| Sunset | 18:37 |
| End of twilight | 19:14 |
| Moonrise | 10:32 |
| Moonset | 19:02 |
| Day length | 12 h 29 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 1, average — 8, bad — 4
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Swati (06:08–18:37) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
- Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 16:37–18:37: 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), 11:07–13:37
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Do not look at the Moon: 10:32–19:02
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Ravi Yoga 06:08–01:53 (20.09) Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 06:08–01:53 (20.09) Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 06:08–01:53 (20.09) Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:08–05:55 (20.09)
Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:55–06:10 (20.09)
Anandadi: Siddhi 06:08–01:53 (20.09) Anandadi: Shubha 01:53–06:10 (20.09)
- Bhadra in the netherworld: 16:37–05:55 (20.09); Bhadra Mukha 16:38–18:51; Bhadra Puchha 04:35–05:55 (20.09)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 04:36–05:22 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 11:57–12:47 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:27–15:17 |
| Godhuli | 18:37–19:00 |
| Pradosha | 18:37–20:56 |
| Nishitha | 00:00–00:46 (20.09) |
| Amrita Kalam | 15:57–17:46 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 09:15–10:49 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 13:56–15:30 |
| Gulika Kalam | 06:08–07:41 |
| Dur Muhurta | 06:08–06:58, 06:58–07:48 |
| Varjyam | 05:08–06:56 |
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 06:08–14:42, 16:37–17:42 |
Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Swati; tithi Shukla-chaturti; lagna Kanya 06:08, Tula 08:56, Vrischika 11:57, Dhanu 14:42, Makara 16:37, Kumbha 17:42, Mina 18:26
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Swati — relief from all suffering; Saturday — decline of physical strength.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Shukla-chaturti 06:08–18:37: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
- Vaidhriti 12:28–18:37: 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 ends by 12:28
+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 06:08–01:53 (20.09)+2 Yoga Indra 06:08–12:28+2 Ravi Yoga 06:08–01:53 (20.09)+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:08–05:55 (20.09)+1 Anandadi: Siddhi 06:08–01:53 (20.09)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 06:08–01:53 (20.09)+1 Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 06:08–01:53 (20.09)0 Chaturmasya0 Vishti (Bhadra) 16:37–05:55 (20.09)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Vaidhriti 12:28–06:10 (20.09)−2 Rikta tithi 06:08–05:55 (20.09)
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 | Unfavourable day — many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower), Vaidhriti |
|---|---|
| Month | Nija Bhadrapada (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Dhata (No. 10) · Shaka 1858 · Vikram 1993 more |
| Period | Chaturmasya |
| Festivals | Rishi Panchami |
At sunrise 06:10
| Tithi | 5Shukla-panchami (Purna, Soma) · until 08:27 (21.09) more the tithi will also last until tomorrow’s sunrise (tryahasparsha) |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Vishakha, pada 1 (mixed, Indra and Agni, Jupiter) · until 04:56 (21.09) more |
| Yoga | Vaidhriti (“without support, discord”, inauspicious) · until 13:29 more |
| Karana | Bava (movable) · until 19:12 more |
| Vara | Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Kanya (Virgo), Moon: Tula (Libra) |
Changes during the day
| from 13:29 | yoga Vishkambha |
|---|---|
| from 19:12 | karana Balava |
| from 04:56 (21.09) | nakshatra Anuradha |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 05:33 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 06:10 |
| Noon | 12:23 |
| Sunset | 18:34 |
| End of twilight | 19:11 |
| Moonrise | 11:43 |
| Moonset | 19:26 |
| Day length | 12 h 24 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 3, average — 7, bad — 3
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Vishakha (06:10–18:34) is good for sowing, for root crops.
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), 11:08–13:37
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Ravi Yoga 04:56–06:12 (21.09)
Anandadi: Utpata 06:10–04:56 (21.09) Anandadi: Mrityu 04:56–06:12 (21.09)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 04:37–05:23 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 11:57–12:47 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:26–15:16 |
| Godhuli | 18:34–18:58 |
| Pradosha | 18:34–20:54 |
| Nishitha | 00:00–00:46 (21.09) |
| Amrita Kalam | 19:01–20:49 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 17:01–18:34 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 12:22–13:55 |
| Gulika Kalam | 15:28–17:01 |
| Dur Muhurta | 16:55–17:45 |
| Varjyam | 08:12–10:00 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 16:33–17:38
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 16:33–17:38 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average 16:33–17:38 |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 06:10–14:38, 16:33–17:38 |
Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Vishakha; tithi Shukla-panchami; lagna Kanya 06:10, Tula 08:52, Vrischika 11:53, Dhanu 14:38, Makara 16:33, Kumbha 17:38, Mina 18:22
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Vishakha — loss of money; Sunday — physical well-being.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Vaidhriti 06:10–13:29: auspicious undertakings, including haircuts, are avoided during this yoga (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Unfavourable day · score S = −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: Vaidhriti
+1 Auspicious tithi all day0 Chaturmasya−2 Tryahasparsha−3 Anandadi: Utpata 06:10–04:56 (21.09)−3 Vaidhriti 06:10–13:29
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Best day — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Ravi Yoga |
|---|---|
| Month | Nija Bhadrapada (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Dhata (No. 10) · Shaka 1858 · Vikram 1993 more |
| Period | Chaturmasya |
| Festivals | Skanda Shashti |
At sunrise 06:12
| Tithi | 5Shukla-panchami (Purna, Soma) · until 08:27 more vriddhi: the same tithi also prevailed at yesterday’s sunrise |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Anuradha, pada 1 (soft, Mitra (Friend), Saturn) · until 07:47 (22.09) more |
| Yoga | Vishkambha (“prop, bolt”, inauspicious) · until 14:25 more |
| Karana | Balava (movable) · until 08:27 more |
| Vara | Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Kanya (Virgo), Moon: Vrischika (Scorpio) |
Changes during the day
| from 08:27 | tithi Shukla-shashti |
|---|---|
| from 08:27 | karana Kaulava |
| from 14:25 | yoga Priti |
| from 21:37 | karana Taitila |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 05:35 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 06:12 |
| Noon | 12:22 |
| Sunset | 18:32 |
| End of twilight | 19:09 |
| Moonrise | 12:50 |
| Moonset | 19:58 |
| Day length | 12 h 20 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 10, average — 0, bad — 3
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 08:27 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Anuradha (06:12–18:32) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Festivals and periods
Skanda Shashti · Skanda (Murugan, Kartikeya)
The sixth day of the waxing Moon is dedicated to Skanda (Murugan, Kartikeya), the son of Shiva. Devotees fast and worship Murugan; the day is especially revered in South India.
Rule: the tithi begins between sunrise and sunset, 08:27–06:14 (22.09)
the tithi begins between sunrise and sunset
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Ravi Yoga all day Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day
Hutashana Yoga 08:27–06:14 (22.09) Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:27–06:14 (22.09)
Anandadi: Manasa all day
- Gandanta (tithi): 08:00–08:53
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 04:39–05:25 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 11:57–12:46 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:25–15:14 |
| Godhuli | 18:32–18:55 |
| Pradosha | 18:32–20:52 |
| Nishitha | 23:59–00:46 (22.09) |
| Amrita Kalam | 20:09–21:56 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 07:44–09:17 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 10:49–12:22 |
| Gulika Kalam | 13:54–15:27 |
| Dur Muhurta | 12:46–13:36, 15:14–16:04 |
| Varjyam | 09:25–11:12 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 06:12–11:49, 16:29–17:34
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | average 06:12–11:49, 16:29–17:34 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average 06:12–11:49, 16:29–17:34 |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 06:12–14:35, 16:29–17:34 |
Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Anuradha; tithi Shukla-panchami until 08:27, Shukla-shashti from 08:27; lagna Kanya 06:12, Tula 08:48, Vrischika 11:49, Dhanu 14:35, Makara 16:29, Kumbha 17:34, Mina 18:19
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Anuradha — loss of money. In general Anuradha is favourable, but not for the very first shaving, cutting or trimming of hair (“vapanam”); Monday — clear, bright complexion.
Cautions:
- The Muhurta Chintamani warns: whoever shaves in Anuradha nakshatra 3 times a year puts their life in danger — frequent haircuts in this nakshatra are best avoided.
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Best day · score S = +9
The total of auspicious factors is high and there are no prohibitions: suitable for important undertakings.
+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day+2 Ravi Yoga all day+1 Anandadi: Manasa all day+1 Auspicious nakshatra all day+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 06:12–08:270 Yoga Priti 14:25–06:14 (22.09)0 Chaturmasya0 Hutashana Yoga 08:27–06:14 (22.09) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:27–06:14 (22.09) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)
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 — Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi), Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) |
|---|---|
| Month | Nija Bhadrapada (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Dhata (No. 10) · Shaka 1858 · Vikram 1993 more |
| Period | Chaturmasya |
At sunrise 06:14
| Tithi | 6Shukla-shashti (Nanda, Kartikeya) · until 10:43 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Anuradha, pada 4 (soft, Mitra (Friend), Saturn) · until 07:47 more |
| Yoga | Priti (“love, affection”, auspicious) · until 15:08 more |
| Karana | Taitila (movable) · until 10:43 more |
| Vara | Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Kanya (Virgo), Moon: Vrischika (Scorpio) |
Changes during the day
| from 07:47 | nakshatra Jyestha |
|---|---|
| from 10:43 | tithi Shukla-saptami |
| from 10:43 | karana Gara |
| from 15:08 | yoga Ayushman |
| from 23:42 | karana Vanija |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 05:37 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 06:14 |
| Noon | 12:22 |
| Sunset | 18:29 |
| End of twilight | 19:06 |
| Moonrise | 13:50 |
| Moonset | 20:40 |
| Day length | 12 h 15 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 1, average — 12, bad — 0
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 07:47 | from 10:43 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Anuradha (06:14–07:47) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Jyestha (07:47–18:29) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Festivals and periods
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Ravi Yoga 06:14–07:47
Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:14–10:43 Hutashana Yoga 10:43–06:15 (23.09) Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 10:43–06:15 (23.09)
Anandadi: Vajra 06:14–07:47 Anandadi: Mudgara 07:47–06:15 (23.09)
- Gandanta (nakshatra): 03:39–16:43 (23.09)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 04:40–05:27 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 11:57–12:46 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:24–15:13 |
| Godhuli | 18:29–18:53 |
| Pradosha | 18:29–20:50 |
| Nishitha | 23:59–00:46 (23.09) |
| Amrita Kalam | 00:31–02:17 (23.09) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 15:25–16:57 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 09:17–10:49 |
| Gulika Kalam | 12:21–13:53 |
| Dur Muhurta | 08:41–09:30, 23:12–23:59 |
| Varjyam | 13:57–15:42 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 10:43–11:45, 16:25–17:30
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | average 10:43–11:45, 16:25–17:30 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average 10:43–11:45, 16:25–17:30 |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 06:14–07:47, 10:43–14:31, 16:25–17:30 |
Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Anuradha until 07:47, Jyestha from 07:47; tithi Shukla-shashti until 10:43, Shukla-saptami from 10:43; lagna Kanya 06:14, Tula 08:44, Vrischika 11:45, Dhanu 14:31, Makara 16:25, Kumbha 17:30, Mina 18:15
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Anuradha (until 07:47) — loss of money. In general Anuradha is favourable, but not for the very first shaving, cutting or trimming of hair (“vapanam”); Jyestha (from 07:47) — loss (reduction) of landed property (real estate); Tuesday — harm to longevity.
Cautions:
- The Muhurta Chintamani warns: whoever shaves in Anuradha nakshatra 3 times a year puts their life in danger — frequent haircuts in this nakshatra are best avoided.
- Jyeshtha: favourable for shaving according to the Muhurta Chintamani and B. V. Raman (the rating above follows the Kalaprakashika, where it is avoided).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Avoid starting important matters · score S = −5
There is a mild prohibition (Amavasya, Krishna Chaturdashi, Bhadra on earth, Vyatipata, Vaidhriti, kshaya tithi, Sankranti, Ashubha Yoga) or the total score is -3 or lower: the day is unfavourable for important new matters, but suitable for fasting, prayer and everyday work.
+1 Auspicious nakshatra 06:14–07:47+1 Yoga Priti 06:14–15:08+1 Auspicious tithi 10:43–06:15 (23.09)0 Ravi Yoga 06:14–07:470 Chaturmasya−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 07:47–06:15 (23.09)−1 Anandadi: Mudgara 07:47–06:15 (23.09)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−2 Hutashana Yoga 10:43–06:15 (23.09)−2 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 10:43–06:15 (23.09)−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:14–10:43
| Summary | Unfavourable day — Yamaghanta, Fierce or sharp nakshatra |
|---|---|
| Month | Nija Bhadrapada (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Dhata (No. 10) · Shaka 1858 · Vikram 1993 more |
| Period | Chaturmasya |
At sunrise 06:15
| Tithi | 7Shukla-saptami (Bhadra, Indra) · until 12:32 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Jyestha, pada 4 (sharp, Indra (Leader of the Gods), Mercury) · until 10:12 more Gandamula |
| Yoga | Ayushman (“long-lived”, auspicious) · until 15:28 more |
| Karana | Vanija (movable) · until 12:32 more |
| Vara | Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Kanya (Virgo), Moon: Vrischika (Scorpio) |
Changes during the day
| from 10:12 | nakshatra Mula |
|---|---|
| from 12:32 | tithi Shukla-ashtami |
| from 12:32 | karana Vishti |
| from 15:28 | yoga Saubhagya |
| from 01:12 (24.09) | karana Bava |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 05:39 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 06:15 |
| Noon | 12:22 |
| Sunset | 18:27 |
| End of twilight | 19:03 |
| Moonrise | 14:41 |
| Moonset | 21:35 |
| Day length | 12 h 11 min |
Sky
| Autumnal equinox | 08:26 |
|---|
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 6, average — 7, bad — 0
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 12:32 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Jyestha (06:15–10:12) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Mula (10:12–18:27) is good for sowing, for root crops.
- Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 12:32–18:27: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Festivals and periods
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:15–12:32
Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 10:12–12:32 Yamaghanta 10:12–06:17 (24.09) Hutashana Yoga 12:32–06:17 (24.09) Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 12:32–06:17 (24.09)
Anandadi: Dhwaja 10:12–06:17 (24.09) Anandadi: Dhwanksha 06:15–10:12
- Bhadra in the netherworld: 12:32–01:12 (24.09); Bhadra Puchha 14:25–15:40; Bhadra Mukha 15:40–17:46
- Gandanta (nakshatra): 03:39–16:43
- Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Jyestha
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 04:41–05:28 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:23–15:12 |
| Godhuli | 18:27–18:50 |
| Pradosha | 18:27–20:49 |
| Nishitha | 23:58–00:46 (24.09) |
| Amrita Kalam | 05:07–06:50 (24.09) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 12:21–13:52 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 07:47–09:18 |
| Gulika Kalam | 10:50–12:21 |
| Dur Muhurta | 11:57–12:45 |
| Varjyam | none on this day |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 06:15–12:32
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | average 06:15–12:32 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average 06:15–12:32 |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 06:15–14:27, 16:21–17:26, 18:11–18:27 |
Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Jyestha until 10:12, Mula from 10:12; tithi Shukla-saptami until 12:32, Shukla-ashtami from 12:32; lagna Kanya 06:15, Tula 08:40, Vrischika 11:41, Dhanu 14:27, Makara 16:21, Kumbha 17:26, Mina 18:11
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Jyestha (until 10:12) — loss (reduction) of landed property (real estate); Mula (from 10:12) — ruin of the family; Wednesday — favour of the authorities.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Shukla-ashtami 12:32–18:27: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Cautions:
- Jyeshtha: favourable for shaving according to the Muhurta Chintamani and B. V. Raman (the rating above follows the Kalaprakashika, where it is avoided).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Unfavourable day · score S = −6
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 Anandadi: Dhwaja 10:12–06:17 (24.09)+1 Yoga Ayushman 06:15–15:28+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 06:15–12:320 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 10:12–12:32 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Chaturmasya0 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:15–12:32 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Ashtami 12:32–06:17 (24.09)0 Surya Dagdha tithi 12:32–06:17 (24.09)−1 Hutashana Yoga 12:32–06:17 (24.09)−1 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 12:32–06:17 (24.09)−1 Vishti (Bhadra) 12:32–01:12 (24.09)−1 Anandadi: Dhwanksha 06:15–10:12−1 Gandanta 06:15–16:43−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 06:15–10:12−3 Yamaghanta 10:12–06:17 (24.09)
| Summary | Ordinary day — pros: Ravi Yoga, Anandadi: Prajapati; cons: Krakacha Yoga, Fierce or sharp nakshatra |
|---|---|
| Month | Nija Bhadrapada (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Dhata (No. 10) · Shaka 1858 · Vikram 1993 more |
| Period | Chaturmasya |
| Festivals | Radha Ashtami · Masik Durgashtami |
At sunrise 06:17
| Tithi | 8Shukla-ashtami (Jaya, Vasus) · until 13:41 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Mula, pada 4 (sharp, Nirriti (Goddess of Destruction or Alakshmi), Ketu) · until 12:00 more Gandamula |
| Yoga | Saubhagya (“good fortune, marital happiness”, auspicious) · until 15:16 more |
| Karana | Bava (movable) · until 13:41 more |
| Vara | Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Kanya (Virgo), Moon: Dhanu (Sagittarius) |
Changes during the day
| from 12:00 | nakshatra Purva-Ashadha |
|---|---|
| from 13:41 | tithi Shukla-navami |
| from 13:41 | karana Balava |
| from 15:16 | yoga Shobhana |
| from 01:58 (25.09) | karana Kaulava |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 05:41 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 06:17 |
| Noon | 12:21 |
| Sunset | 18:24 |
| End of twilight | 19:01 |
| Moonrise | 15:21 |
| Moonset | 22:42 |
| Day length | 12 h 06 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 0, average — 12, bad — 1
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 12:00 | from 13:41 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Mula (06:17–12:00) is good for sowing, for root crops.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Ashadha (12:00–18:24) is good for root crops.
Festivals and periods
Radha Ashtami · Radha
The appearance day of Radha, the beloved of Krishna. Puja is performed at noon; the day is celebrated especially in Barsana and Vrindavan. The sixteen-day Mahalakshmi Vrat begins on this day.
Rule: madhyahna vyapini: midday (the 3rd fifth of the daytime), 11:08–13:33
the tithi covers the decisive time on both days — the day with greater coverage is chosen
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 12:32 (23.09)–13:41
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Ravi Yoga 12:00–06:19 (25.09)
Krakacha Yoga 06:17–13:41 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:17–13:41 Hutashana Yoga 13:41–06:19 (25.09) Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 13:41–06:19 (25.09)
Anandadi: Prajapati 12:00–06:19 (25.09) Anandadi: Dhumra 06:17–12:00
- Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Mula
- Surya Dagdha tithi: Shukla-ashtami
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 04:43–05:30 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 11:56–12:45 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:22–15:10 |
| Godhuli | 18:24–18:48 |
| Pradosha | 18:24–20:47 |
| Nishitha | 23:58–00:46 (25.09) |
| Amrita Kalam | 05:07–06:50 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 13:51–15:22 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 06:17–07:48 |
| Gulika Kalam | 09:19–10:50 |
| Dur Muhurta | 10:20–11:08, 15:10–15:59 |
| Varjyam | 10:17–12:00, 22:01–23:41 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | no suitable window — see the prohibitions below |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | no suitable window — see the prohibitions below |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 12:00–13:41 |
Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Mula until 12:00, Purva-Ashadha from 12:00; tithi Shukla-ashtami until 13:41, Shukla-navami from 13:41; lagna Kanya 06:17, Tula 08:36, Vrischika 11:37, Dhanu 14:23, Makara 16:17, Kumbha 17:23, Mina 18:07
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Mula (until 12:00) — ruin of the family; Purva-Ashadha (from 12:00) — ruin of the family; Thursday — success.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Shukla-ashtami 06:17–13:41: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
- Shukla-navami 13:41–18:24: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Ordinary day · score S = −2
Auspicious and inauspicious factors are balanced: a day for routine matters; important matters are best timed for favourable days.
+2 Ravi Yoga 12:00–06:19 (25.09)+1 Anandadi: Prajapati 12:00–06:19 (25.09)+1 Yoga Saubhagya 06:17–15:16+1 Auspicious weekday0 Chaturmasya0 Hutashana Yoga 13:41–06:19 (25.09) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 13:41–06:19 (25.09) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:17–13:41 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Ashtami 06:17–13:41−1 Anandadi: Dhumra 06:17–12:00−1 Surya Dagdha tithi 06:17–13:41−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 06:17–12:00−3 Krakacha Yoga 06:17–13:41
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Favourable day — Ravi Yoga, Anandadi: Vardhamana; auspicious time — after 14:02; auspicious time — until 14:27 |
|---|---|
| Month | Nija Bhadrapada (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Dhata (No. 10) · Shaka 1858 · Vikram 1993 more |
| Period | Chaturmasya |
At sunrise 06:19
| Tithi | 9Shukla-navami (Rikta, Serpent (Naga)) · until 14:02 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Purva-Ashadha, pada 3 (fierce, Varuna, Venus) · until 13:02 more |
| Yoga | Shobhana (“splendid, beautiful”, auspicious) · until 14:27 more |
| Karana | Kaulava (movable) · until 14:02 more |
| Vara | Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Kanya (Virgo), Moon: Dhanu (Sagittarius) |
Changes during the day
| from 13:02 | nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha |
|---|---|
| from 14:02 | tithi Shukla-dashami |
| from 14:02 | karana Taitila |
| from 14:27 | yoga Atiganda |
| from 01:53 (26.09) | karana Gara |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 05:42 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 06:19 |
| Noon | 12:21 |
| Sunset | 18:21 |
| End of twilight | 18:58 |
| Moonrise | 15:52 |
| Moonset | 23:59 |
| Day length | 12 h 01 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 0, average — 1, bad — 12
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 13:02 | from 14:02 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Ashadha (06:19–13:02) is good for root crops.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Ashadha (13:02–18:21) is good for sowing.
Festivals and periods
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Ravi Yoga all day
Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:19–14:02 Hutashana Yoga 14:02–06:21 (26.09)
Anandadi: Vardhamana 06:19–13:02 Anandadi: Ananda 13:02–06:21 (26.09)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 04:44–05:32 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 11:56–12:44 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:21–15:09 |
| Godhuli | 18:21–18:45 |
| Pradosha | 18:21–20:45 |
| Nishitha | 23:57–00:45 (26.09) |
| Amrita Kalam | 08:01–09:41 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 10:50–12:20 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 15:21–16:51 |
| Gulika Kalam | 07:50–09:20 |
| Dur Muhurta | 08:44–09:32, 12:44–13:33 |
| Varjyam | 21:05–22:42 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: good 16:13–17:19, 18:03–18:21
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | good 16:13–17:19, 18:03–18:21 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | good 16:13–17:19, 18:03–18:21 |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 14:02–14:19, 16:13–17:19, 18:03–18:21 |
Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Purva-Ashadha until 13:02, Uttara-Ashadha from 13:02; tithi Shukla-navami until 14:02, Shukla-dashami from 14:02; lagna Kanya 06:19, Tula 08:32, Vrischika 11:33, Dhanu 14:19, Makara 16:13, Kumbha 17:19, Mina 18:03
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Purva-Ashadha (until 13:02) — ruin of the family; Uttara-Ashadha (from 13:02) — improved health; Friday — universal respect.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Shukla-navami 06:19–14:02: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (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
Favourable day · score S = +3
Auspicious factors outweigh inauspicious ones: ordinary matters can be started.
Auspicious time begins after 14:02
Auspicious time ends by 14:27
+2 Ravi Yoga all day+1 Anandadi: Vardhamana 06:19–13:02+1 Yoga Shobhana 06:19–14:27+1 Auspicious weekday0 Auspicious nakshatra 13:02–06:21 (26.09)0 Auspicious tithi 14:02–06:21 (26.09)0 Chaturmasya0 Hutashana Yoga 14:02–06:21 (26.09) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:19–14:02 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Yoga Atiganda 14:27–16:42−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 06:19–13:02−2 Rikta tithi 06:19–14:02
| Summary | Best day — Ravi Yoga, Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga; auspicious time — after 07:14 |
|---|---|
| Month | Nija Bhadrapada (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Dhata (No. 10) · Shaka 1858 · Vikram 1993 more |
| Period | Chaturmasya |
At sunrise 06:21
| Tithi | 10Shukla-dashami (Purna, Dharma) · until 13:30 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Uttara-Ashadha, pada 3 (fixed, Vishva-Deva (All Gods), Sun) · until 13:12 more |
| Yoga | Atiganda (“great danger”, inauspicious) · until 12:57 more |
| Karana | Gara (movable) · until 13:30 more |
| Vara | Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Kanya (Virgo), Moon: Makara (Capricorn) |
Changes during the day
| from 12:57 | yoga Sukarma |
|---|---|
| from 13:12 | nakshatra Shravana |
| from 13:30 | tithi Shukla-ekadashi |
| from 13:30 | karana Vanija |
| from 00:55 (27.09) | karana Vishti |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 05:44 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 06:21 |
| Noon | 12:21 |
| Sunset | 18:19 |
| End of twilight | 18:55 |
| Moonrise | 16:16 |
| Moonset | none |
| Day length | 11 h 57 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 13:12 | from 13:30 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Ashadha (06:21–13:12) is good for sowing.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Shravana (13:12–18:19) is good for sowing.
Festivals and periods
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Ravi Yoga all day Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 13:12–06:23 (27.09)
Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:21–13:30 Hutashana Yoga 13:30–06:23 (27.09)
Anandadi: Chara 07:14–14:47 Anandadi: Sthira 14:47–06:23 (27.09) Anandadi: Rakshasa 06:21–07:14
- Bhadra in the netherworld: 00:55–12:07 (27.09); Bhadra Puchha 05:20–06:27 (27.09); Bhadra Mukha 06:27–08:20 (27.09)
- Gandanta (tithi): 13:07–13:53
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 04:45–05:33 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 11:56–12:44 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:20–15:07 |
| Godhuli | 18:19–18:43 |
| Pradosha | 18:19–20:44 |
| Nishitha | 23:57–00:45 (27.09) |
| Amrita Kalam | 06:45–08:22, 02:25–03:58 (27.09) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 09:21–10:50 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 13:50–15:19 |
| Gulika Kalam | 06:21–07:51 |
| Dur Muhurta | 06:21–07:09, 07:09–07:57 |
| Varjyam | 17:05–18:39 |
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 06:21–13:30, 16:09–17:15, 17:59–18:19 |
| Cutting toenails | average throughout the daytime |
| Bathing, washing hair | average throughout the daytime |
Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha until 13:12, Shravana from 13:12; tithi Shukla-dashami until 13:30, Shukla-ekadashi from 13:30; lagna Kanya 06:21, Tula 08:28, Vrischika 11:30, Dhanu 14:15, Makara 16:09, Kumbha 17:15, Mina 17:59
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Uttara-Ashadha (until 13:12) — improved health; Shravana (from 13:12) — bodily development (physical growth); Saturday — decline of physical strength.
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Best day · score S = +6
The total of auspicious factors is high and there are no prohibitions: suitable for important undertakings.
Auspicious time begins after 07:14
+2 Ravi Yoga all day+1 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 13:12–06:23 (27.09)+1 Anandadi: Chara 07:14–14:47+1 Auspicious nakshatra 06:21–13:12+1 Auspicious tithi 06:21–13:300 Yoga Sukarma 12:57–06:23 (27.09)0 Chaturmasya0 Hutashana Yoga 13:30–06:23 (27.09) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:21–13:30 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Anandadi: Rakshasa 06:21–07:14−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
| Summary | Ordinary day — pros: Ravi Yoga, Auspicious nakshatra; cons: Krakacha Yoga, Anandadi: Gada |
|---|---|
| Month | Nija Bhadrapada (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Dhata (No. 10) · Shaka 1858 · Vikram 1993 more |
| Period | Chaturmasya |
| Festivals | Parivartini Ekadashi (Parsva, Vamana) |
At sunrise 06:23
| Tithi | 11Shukla-ekadashi (Nanda, Rudra) · until 12:07 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Shravana, pada 3 (movable, Shri Vishnu, Moon) · until 12:31 more |
| Yoga | Sukarma (“good deed”, auspicious) · until 10:44 more |
| Karana | Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 12:07 more |
| Vara | Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Kanya (Virgo), Moon: Makara (Capricorn) |
Changes during the day
| from 10:44 | yoga Dhriti |
|---|---|
| from 12:07 | tithi Shukla-dvadashi |
| from 12:07 | karana Bava |
| from 12:31 | nakshatra Dhanishtha |
| from 23:06 | karana Balava |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 05:46 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 06:23 |
| Noon | 12:20 |
| Sunset | 18:16 |
| End of twilight | 18:53 |
| Moonrise | 16:35 |
| Moonset | 01:22 |
| Day length | 11 h 52 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 2, average — 9, bad — 2
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 12:07 | from 12:31 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Shravana (06:23–12:31) is good for sowing.
- Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 06:23–12:07: 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 13:30 (26.09)–12:07
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Parana (breaking the fast): 06:25–08:47 (28.09)
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Ravi Yoga 06:23–12:31 Dwipushkar Yoga 12:31–06:25 (28.09)
Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:23–12:07 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 12:07–06:25 (28.09) Hutashana Yoga 12:07–06:25 (28.09) Krakacha Yoga 12:07–06:25 (28.09)
Anandadi: Matanga 12:31–06:25 (28.09) Anandadi: Gada 06:23–12:31
- Bhadra in the netherworld: 00:55–12:07; Bhadra Puchha 05:20–06:27; Bhadra Mukha 06:27–08:20
- Roga Panchaka: 23:53–00:21 (02.10)
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 | 04:47–05:35 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 11:56–12:43 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:18–15:06 |
| Godhuli | 18:16–18:40 |
| Pradosha | 18:16–20:42 |
| Nishitha | 23:56–00:45 (28.09) |
| Amrita Kalam | 01:17–02:48 (28.09) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 16:47–18:16 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 12:20–13:49 |
| Gulika Kalam | 15:18–16:47 |
| Dur Muhurta | 16:41–17:29 |
| Varjyam | 16:17–17:47 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 06:23–12:07, 16:05–17:11, 17:55–18:16
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 06:23–12:07, 16:05–17:11, 17:55–18:16 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails | average 06:23–11:26, 16:05–17:11, 17:55–18:16 |
| Cutting toenails | average 06:23–12:07, 16:05–17:11, 17:55–18:16 |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 06:23–14:11, 16:05–17:11, 17:55–18:16 |
Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Shravana until 12:31, Dhanishtha from 12:31; tithi Shukla-ekadashi until 12:07, Shukla-dvadashi from 12:07; lagna Kanya 06:23, Tula 08:24, Vrischika 11:26, Dhanu 14:11, Makara 16:05, Kumbha 17:11, Mina 17:55
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Shravana (until 12:31) — bodily development (physical growth); Dhanishtha (from 12:31) — longevity (increased vitality); Sunday — physical well-being.
Cautions:
- Ekadashi: by custom, those who fast on this day do not cut their hair or shave.
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Ordinary day · score S = +1
Auspicious and inauspicious factors are balanced: a day for routine matters; important matters are best timed for favourable days.
+2 Ravi Yoga 06:23–12:31+1 Auspicious nakshatra 06:23–12:31+1 Yoga Sukarma 06:23–10:44+1 Auspicious tithi 06:23–12:070 Anandadi: Matanga 12:31–06:25 (28.09)0 Chaturmasya0 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 12:07–06:25 (28.09) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Dwipushkar Yoga 12:31–06:25 (28.09)0 Hutashana Yoga 12:07–06:25 (28.09) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:23–12:07 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Vishti (Bhadra) 06:23–12:07−1 Anandadi: Gada 06:23–12:31−3 Krakacha Yoga 12:07–06:25 (28.09)
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Best day — Anandadi: Shubha, Auspicious nakshatra; auspicious time — until 07:53 |
|---|---|
| Month | Nija Bhadrapada (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Dhata (No. 10) · Shaka 1858 · Vikram 1993 more |
| Period | Chaturmasya |
| Festivals | Vamana Jayanti · Soma Pradosha |
At sunrise 06:25
| Tithi | 12Shukla-dvadashi (Bhadra, Sun (Ravi)) · until 09:55 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Dhanishtha, pada 4 (movable, Vasu (kind) - 8 phenomena of nature, assistants of Indra, Mars) · until 11:03 more |
| Yoga | Dhriti (“steadfastness, firmness”, auspicious) · until 07:53 more |
| Karana | Balava (movable) · until 09:55 more |
| Vara | Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Kanya (Virgo), Moon: Kumbha (Aquarius) |
Changes during the day
| from 07:53 | yoga Shula |
|---|---|
| from 09:55 | tithi Shukla-triodashi |
| from 09:55 | karana Kaulava |
| from 11:03 | nakshatra Shatabhisha |
| from 20:34 | karana Taitila |
| from 04:28 (29.09) | yoga Ganda |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 05:48 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 06:25 |
| Noon | 12:20 |
| Sunset | 18:13 |
| End of twilight | 18:50 |
| Moonrise | 16:52 |
| Moonset | 02:48 |
| Day length | 11 h 48 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 7, average — 5, bad — 1
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 09:55 | from 11:03 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Shatabhisha (11:03–18:13) 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 12:07 (27.09)–09:55
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Soma Pradosha · Shiva
A Pradosha falling on a Monday — the day of the Moon and Shiva: especially favourable for the fulfilment of wishes and for family well-being.
Rule: pradosha vyapini: 3 muhurtas after sunset, 18:13–20:40
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 06:25–11:03
Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:25–09:55
Anandadi: Shubha 06:25–11:03 Anandadi: Amrita 11:03–06:27 (29.09)
- Roga Panchaka: 23:53 (27.09)–00:21 (02.10)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 04:48–05:37 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 11:56–12:43 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:17–15:05 |
| Godhuli | 18:13–18:38 |
| Pradosha | 18:13–20:40 |
| Nishitha | 23:56–00:45 (29.09) |
| Amrita Kalam | 02:22–03:49 (29.09) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 07:54–09:22 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 10:51–12:19 |
| Gulika Kalam | 13:48–15:16 |
| Dur Muhurta | 12:43–13:30, 15:05–15:52 |
| Varjyam | 17:37–19:04 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: good 06:25–11:22, 16:01–17:07, 17:51–18:13
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | good 06:25–11:22, 16:01–17:07, 17:51–18:13 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails | average throughout the daytime |
| Cutting toenails | good 06:25–11:22, 16:01–17:07, 17:51–18:13 |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 06:25–14:07, 16:01–17:07, 17:51–18:13 |
Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Dhanishtha until 11:03, Shatabhisha from 11:03; tithi Shukla-dvadashi until 09:55, Shukla-triodashi from 09:55; lagna Kanya 06:25, Tula 08:20, Vrischika 11:22, Dhanu 14:07, Makara 16:01, Kumbha 17:07, Mina 17:51
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Dhanishtha (until 11:03) — longevity (increased vitality); Shatabhisha (from 11:03) — gaining strength; Monday — clear, bright complexion.
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Best day · score S = +5
The total of auspicious factors is high and there are no prohibitions: suitable for important undertakings.
Auspicious time ends by 07:53
+1 Anandadi: Shubha 06:25–11:03+1 Auspicious nakshatra 06:25–11:03+1 Yoga Dhriti 06:25–07:53+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 06:25–11:03+1 Auspicious tithi 09:55–06:27 (29.09)0 Chaturmasya0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:25–09:55 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Yoga Shula 07:53–09:36−1 Panchaka all day
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Avoid starting important matters — Kshaya tithi, Anandadi: Mrityu |
|---|---|
| Month | Nija Bhadrapada (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Dhata (No. 10) · Shaka 1858 · Vikram 1993 more |
| Period | Chaturmasya |
| Festivals | Ananta Chaturdashi |
At sunrise 06:27
| Tithi | 13Shukla-triodashi (Jaya, God of Love) · until 07:04 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Shatabhisha, pada 4 (movable, Varuna, Rahu) · until 08:56 more |
| Yoga | Ganda (“danger, knot”, inauspicious) · until 00:37 (30.09) more |
| Karana | Taitila (movable) · until 07:04 more |
| Vara | Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Kanya (Virgo), Moon: Kumbha (Aquarius) |
Changes during the day
| from 07:04 | tithi Shukla-chaturdashi (kshaya: not present at any sunrise) |
|---|---|
| from 07:04 | karana Gara |
| from 08:56 | nakshatra Purva-Bhadra |
| from 17:26 | karana Vanija |
| from 00:37 (30.09) | yoga Vriddhi |
| from 03:42 (30.09) | tithi Purnima |
| from 03:42 (30.09) | karana Vishti |
| from 06:18 (30.09) | nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 05:50 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 06:27 |
| Noon | 12:20 |
| Sunset | 18:11 |
| End of twilight | 18:47 |
| Moonrise | 17:07 |
| Moonset | 04:17 |
| Day length | 11 h 43 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 1, average — 9, bad — 3
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 07:04 | from 08:56 |
|---|
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 (06:27–08:56) is good for sowing.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Bhadra (08:56–18:11) is good for root crops.
- Shukla-chaturdashi 07:04–18:11: 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 07:04–03:42 (30.09)
the kshaya tithi does not touch sunrise — the festival is on the day it begins
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:27–07:04 Ravi Yoga 08:56–06:18 (30.09) Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 06:18–06:29 (30.09) Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 06:18–06:29 (30.09)
Anandadi: Siddhi 06:18–06:29 (30.09) Anandadi: Mrityu 06:27–08:56 Anandadi: Kana 08:56–06:18 (30.09)
- Bhadra on earth: 03:42–13:53 (30.09); Bhadra Puchha 10:18–11:19 (30.09); Bhadra Mukha 11:19–13:00 (30.09)
- Roga Panchaka: 23:53 (27.09)–00:21 (02.10)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 04:49–05:38 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 11:56–12:42 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:16–15:03 |
| Godhuli | 18:11–18:35 |
| Pradosha | 18:11–20:38 |
| Nishitha | 23:55–00:45 (30.09) |
| Amrita Kalam | 23:11–00:36 (30.09) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 15:15–16:43 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 09:23–10:51 |
| Gulika Kalam | 12:19–13:47 |
| Dur Muhurta | 08:48–09:35, 23:06–23:55 |
| Varjyam | 14:38–16:03 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 06:27–07:04
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 06:27–07:04 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average 06:27–07:04 |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 06:27–08:56 |
Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Shatabhisha until 08:56, Purva-Bhadra from 08:56; tithi Shukla-triodashi until 07:04, Shukla-chaturdashi from 07:04; lagna Kanya 06:27, Tula 08:16, Vrischika 11:18, Dhanu 14:03, Makara 15:57, Kumbha 17:03, Mina 17:47
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Shatabhisha (until 08:56) — gaining strength; Purva-Bhadra (from 08:56) — facing death (dangers); Tuesday — harm to longevity.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Shukla-chaturdashi 07:04–18:11: a Rikta and Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
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: Kshaya tithi
+2 Ravi Yoga 08:56–06:18 (30.09)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 06:27–08:56+1 Auspicious tithi 06:27–07:040 Anandadi: Kana 08:56–06:18 (30.09) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Yoga Ganda 06:27–06:290 Chaturmasya0 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:27–07:04 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 08:56–06:18 (30.09)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Panchaka all day−2 Rikta tithi 07:04–03:42 (30.09)−2 Kshaya tithi−3 Anandadi: Mrityu 06:27–08:56
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Avoid starting important matters — Bhadra on earth, Panchaka Pitru Paksha: weddings, major purchases and new undertakings are traditionally postponed. |
|---|---|
| Month | Nija Bhadrapada (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Dhata (No. 10) · Shaka 1858 · Vikram 1993 more |
| Period | Pitru Paksha · Chaturmasya; shraddha for those who departed on tithi Purnima |
| Festivals | Purnima Shraddha (start of Pitru Paksha) · Bhadrapada Purnima |
At sunrise 06:29
| Tithi | 15Purnima (Purna, Vishvedevas) · until 00:00 (01.10) more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Uttara-Bhadra, pada 1 (fixed, Ahirbudhyana (Serpent of the Deep - Milky Way under the horizon), Saturn) · until 03:23 (01.10) more |
| Yoga | Vriddhi (“growth, increase”, auspicious) · until 20:28 more |
| Karana | Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 13:53 more |
| Vara | Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Kanya (Virgo), Moon: Mina (Pisces) |
Changes during the day
| from 13:53 | karana Bava |
|---|---|
| from 20:28 | yoga Dhruva |
| from 00:00 (01.10) | tithi Krishna-pratipat |
| from 00:00 (01.10) | karana Balava |
| from 03:23 (01.10) | nakshatra Revati |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 05:52 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 06:29 |
| Noon | 12:19 |
| Sunset | 18:08 |
| End of twilight | 18:45 |
| Moonrise | 17:23 |
| Moonset | 05:48 |
| Day length | 11 h 39 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, Uttara-Bhadra (06:29–18:08) is good for sowing.
- Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 06:29–13:53: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Festivals and periods
Purnima Shraddha (start of Pitru Paksha) · Pitris (ancestors)
The first day of Pitru Paksha: shraddha for ancestors who departed on a full moon. The rite is performed in the afternoon (Aparahna).
Rule: aparahna vyapini: the 4th fifth of the daytime, 13:29–15:48
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Bhadrapada Purnima · Chandra (the Moon)
The full moon of Bhadrapada: Uma Maheshwara Vrat; from this day (Purnima Shraddha) Pitru Paksha begins — the fortnight of ancestor rites.
Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 03:42–00:00 (01.10)
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
- Pitru Paksha — shraddha for those who departed on tithi Purnima
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Samvartaka Yoga 00:00–06:31 (01.10)
Anandadi: Lumbaka 06:29–03:23 (01.10) Anandadi: Utpata 03:23–06:31 (01.10)
- Bhadra on earth: 03:42–13:53; Bhadra Puchha 10:18–11:19; Bhadra Mukha 11:19–13:00
- Roga Panchaka: 23:53 (27.09)–00:21 (02.10)
- Gandanta (tithi): 23:40–00:21 (01.10)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 04:51–05:40 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:15–15:02 |
| Godhuli | 18:08–18:33 |
| Pradosha | 18:08–20:37 |
| Nishitha | 23:55–00:44 (01.10) |
| Amrita Kalam | 23:10–00:34 (01.10) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 12:19–13:46 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 07:57–09:24 |
| Gulika Kalam | 10:51–12:19 |
| Dur Muhurta | 11:55–12:42 |
| Varjyam | 14:44–16:08 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | no suitable window — see the prohibitions below |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | no suitable window — see the prohibitions below |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 06:29–13:59, 15:53–16:59, 17:43–18:08 |
Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra; tithi Purnima; lagna Kanya 06:29, Tula 08:13, Vrischika 11:14, Dhanu 13:59, Makara 15:53, Kumbha 16:59, Mina 17:43
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Uttara-Bhadra — a good life; Wednesday — favour of the authorities.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Purnima 06:29–18:08: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
- Bhadra on earth 06:29–13:53: no shaving or haircuts during Vishti Karana (according to the Muhurta Chintamani, Bhadra does harm when it is on earth; in heaven and in the netherworld its influence on earth is weak).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Avoid starting important matters · score S = −2
There is a mild prohibition (Amavasya, Krishna Chaturdashi, Bhadra on earth, Vyatipata, Vaidhriti, kshaya tithi, Sankranti, Ashubha Yoga) or the total score is -3 or lower: the day is unfavourable for important new matters, but suitable for fasting, prayer and everyday work.
Avoid starting important matters: Bhadra on earth
+1 Auspicious nakshatra 06:29–03:23 (01.10)+1 Yoga Vriddhi 06:29–20:28+1 Auspicious weekday0 Chaturmasya0 Pitru Paksha−1 Anandadi: Lumbaka 06:29–03:23 (01.10)−1 Panchaka all day−3 Bhadra on earth 06:29–13:53
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
Patron: Hrishikesha; Aditya — Vivasvan. Full moon in nakshatra Purva or Uttara Bhadrapada. Ritu: Varsha.
Adhika Masa (intercalary month, also called Purushottama Masa or Mala Masa) — a lunar month during which the Sun does not pass into a new sign; it takes the name of the following month with the prefix “Adhika”, and the month after it is called “Nija” (true). In an Adhika month the annual festivals are not observed (they move to the Nija month; the exception is Ganga Dussehra, which in a year with Adhika Jyeshtha is celebrated in the intercalary month), weddings are not held, upanayana, housewarming and the laying of a house foundation are not performed, and no major undertakings are begun. Monthly observances — Ekadashis (Padmini and Parama), Pradosha, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri — are kept as usual, and the month itself is dedicated to Purushottama (Vishnu) and is especially good for japa, reading sacred texts, fasting and dana.
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: Sarvadhari (No. 22)
Shaka Samvat 1858 · Vikram Samvat 1993 · Kali Yuga 5037
Next year — Ishvara, from the new moon before Ugadi (the start of Chaitra) 11.04.1937
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: Purna. Deity: Vishvedevas.
Vishvedevas rule the full moon and protect the peace of mind and the performance of austerities.
Meaning: One hundred healers
Symbol: Garland of 100 flowers, circle
Deity: Varuna
Type: movable (chara, chala) — For journeys and moving house, buying vehicles, gardening, quick and temporary changes.
Vimshottari lord: Rahu
Shakti: give healing (bodily and spiritual) through Divine Grace
Auspicious: good and religious deeds, starting work, helping people.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
Deity: Indra
Auspicious: good for any benevolent and lasting work, building up health and strength, undertakings meant to grow.
A karana is half a tithi; there are 60 of them in a lunar month.
Lord: Mars
Promotes decisive manifestations of will, competitions, active and gambling games, sports, training, overcoming obstacles, working with fire, metal (especially iron), mechanisms, electricity, explosive substances and weapons, militant actions, demand from debtors, litigation, verdicts, quarrels, conflicts, control of parasites (insects and rats) and similar matters. Some medical procedures, such as massage or chiropractic therapy, can be carried out during this time.
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): unfavorable for planting seeds, flowers and trees or for working in the field (favorable for fighting pests or pruning something)
plants of the day: onions, garlic and thorny plants, plants that actively defend themselves
nakshatra Shatabhisha
Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result.
according to the Indian tradition: Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result (planting or sowing is not allowed).
Purnima
sowing seeds, any undertakings
digging, plowing, planting trees
An intercalary lunar month (Purushottama Masa): annual festivals move to the following Nija month (except Ganga Dussehra: in a year with Adhika Jyeshtha it is observed in the intercalary month); not a time for new undertakings — weddings, housewarmings, new vows. Good for japa, scripture reading and charity.
Four months of Vishnu’s sleep — from Devshayani to Devutthana Ekadashi. A time for vows, fasting and sadhana; weddings, housewarmings and upanayanas are not held.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
“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 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 Monday: considered relatively favourable for dealings with the authorities, government service and property.
The Moon in Kumbha or Mina (from the middle of Dhanishtha to the end of Revati). During these five nakshatras people do not travel south, gather firewood or grass, lay a roof or build a bed; cremation is performed with a special rite.
The knotted junction of “water” and “fire”: the last pada of Ashlesha, Jyeshtha and Revati and the first pada of Magha, Mula and Ashwini (as well as the tithi junctions of the 5th and 6th, the 10th and 11th, the 15th and 1st). Unfavourable for new undertakings.
The 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 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.
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
Nakshatras for a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: auspicious — Ashwini, Mrigashirsha, Punarvasu, Pushya, Hasta, Chitra, Shravana, Dhanishtha and Revati; fairly good — Rohini, Uttara Phalguni, Swati, Uttara Ashadha, Shatabhisha and Uttara Bhadrapada; the rest are avoided.
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Tithis for a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: auspicious — the 2nd, 3rd, 5th, 7th, 10th, 11th and 13th; avoided — the 1st, 4th, 6th, 8th, 9th, 14th, full moon and new moon; in Krishna Paksha the first five tithis are permitted (according to some, the first seven).
−1 — inauspicious sign for a haircut
according to the Kalaprakashika: “disease and suffering”
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut
−1 — inauspicious sign for a haircut
according to the Kalaprakashika: “disease and suffering”
−1 — inauspicious sign for a haircut
according to the Kalaprakashika: “fear of the authorities”
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut
−1 — inauspicious sign for a haircut
according to the Kalaprakashika: “ruin of the family”
Lagna for a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: auspicious signs — Vrishabha, Mithuna, Karka, Kanya, Tula, Makara and Mina; avoided — Mesha, Simha, Vrischika, Dhanu and Kumbha (all except Kumbha are permitted if a benefic occupies the sign or benefics aspect it).
Mesha (Aries) — “great calamities”; Simha (Leo) — “disease and suffering”; Vrischika (Scorpio) — “disease and suffering”; Dhanu (Sagittarius) — “fear of the authorities”; Kumbha (Aquarius) — “ruin of the family”.
Classical rules: have a haircut or shave in the daytime, preferably before noon — not at night or at twilight; not after eating, bathing or anointing the body with oil; not on the day of setting out on a journey; not when one’s wife is pregnant; not on one’s birth nakshatra or the 10th and 19th nakshatras from it, and not during Chandrashtama (the Moon in the 8th sign from the natal Moon). These prohibitions are lifted for a wedding, an initiation, release from prison, mourning for one’s parents and at the ruler’s command.
Sources: the Kalaprakashika of Narasimha (ch. V on haircuts — written about a child’s first haircut, chaula; English translation by N. P. Subramania Iyer, 1917), the Muhurta Chintamani of Rama Daivajna, B. V. Raman’s Muhurtha. The rating is the site’s summary, as in the “Lunar haircut calendar”: starting from a base score of 4, each factor — weekday, nakshatra, tithi and lagna — adds one point if favourable or subtracts one if unfavourable; total score 0–8: 7–8 good, 4–6 average, 0–3 bad. Windows are the parts of the daytime with the best rating (at least 15 minutes long); for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting, the times of the day’s prohibitions are excluded.
The Moon in a fixed, soft, light or movable nakshatra — favourable for activities of its type.
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.
An intercalary lunar month: not for weddings, housewarmings or major new undertakings; good for spiritual practice.
The four months from Devshayani to Devutthana Ekadashi, when “Vishnu sleeps”: a time for vows; weddings and housewarmings are not held.
Tuesday or Saturday — the days of the harsh (krura) planets Mars and Saturn.
The Moon in Kumbha or Mina (from the middle of Dhanishtha to the end of Revati). During these five nakshatras people do not travel south, gather firewood or grass, lay a roof or build a bed; cremation is performed with a special rite.
Group: Nanda. Deity: Brahma.
The ruler of the first day of the waning moon is Brahma. This time is suitable for all types of ceremonies.
Meaning: First Blessed (foot, leg)
Symbol: Head of red bed, two-faced man, swords
Deity: Aja Ekapad - sunbeam or lightning strike
Type: fierce (ugra, krura) — For destructive and dangerous tasks: demolition, work with fire and weapons, disputes; unsuitable for other auspicious undertakings (the exception is weddings: Magha is among the nakshatras for marriage).
Vimshottari lord: Jupiter
Shakti: ignite and kindle the fire of spiritual search
Auspicious: lasting and long-term matters, laying foundations and building, vows.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
Deity: Mitra
Auspicious: friendship, love, matchmaking and alliances, reconciliation, jewellery.
A karana is half a tithi; there are 60 of them in a lunar month.
Lord: 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 Purva-Bhadra
For pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else.
Krishna-pratipat
digging, plowing, planting trees
planting and sowing are allowed (long-term result)
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
An auspicious combination of weekday and tithi group: Fri — Nanda (1, 6, 11), Wed — Bhadra (2, 7, 12), Tue — Jaya (3, 8, 13), Sat — Rikta (4, 9, 14), Thu — Purna (5, 10, 15). Brings success; if the same pair also forms an inauspicious yoga, Siddha prevails.
The yoga of the “destruction of the world”: Sunday with the 7th tithi or Wednesday with the 1st. One of the worst yogas: auspicious activities are postponed.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Rahu (a different segment for each weekday). No new work, journeys or deals are started; whatever was begun earlier may be continued.
How it is calculated: following the South Indian tradition (Tamil Nadu, Kerala), as Drik Panchang does — the daytime from sunrise to sunset (upper limb of the disc, with refraction) is divided into 8 parts, and Rahu Kalam is part 5 (Mon 2, Sat 3, Fri 4, Wed 5, Thu 6, Tue 7, Sun 8).
Another tradition — Kala Vela: the eighth parts of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order starting from the lord of the day, while the eighth part, the last before sunset, is “empty”, without a lord; in this tradition it is given to Rahu — today {y} (on Sundays it coincides with the calculation above).
Yet another tradition — printed panchangas: a nominal day of 6:00–18:00, so Rahu Kalam always falls at the same clock time — today 12:00–13:30; if the nominal 6:00–18:00 day is counted in local mean time — 12:29–13:59 by the clock. Far from India this is a rough approximation.
Using the rising and setting of the centre of the disc without refraction (old Siddhantic panchangas): {x}.
At night Rahu Kalam is usually not reckoned (the translator of the Kalaprakashika, 1917: “it occurs only in the daytime”); a few divide the night into 8 parts as well, but there is no generally accepted order of the night parts. In North India, Choghadiya is more often consulted to choose the hour.
One-eighth of the daytime associated with Yama: unfavourable for new undertakings and journeys.
How it is calculated: the eighths of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day; Yamaganda (Yamaghantaka) is Jupiter’s portion, today part 2. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 07:30–09:00.
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Gulika (the son of Saturn). Whatever is begun at this time tends to repeat, so funerals are not held and loans are not taken during Gulika; important new undertakings are usually avoided.
How it is calculated: Saturn’s portion among the eighths of the daytime (planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day), today part 4. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 10:30–12:00. According to a note by the translator of the Kalaprakashika, Gulika is not considered inauspicious: it is even good for reaping, gathering grain, trade, medical treatment, repaying debts and a number of other activities; the view that whatever is begun during Gulika will repeat itself is a popular (mainly Tamil) belief.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday or Friday — the days of the gentle (saumya) planets: the Moon, Mercury, Jupiter and Venus.
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 an ugra or tikshna nakshatra: a time for harsh deeds, not for auspicious undertakings.
Group: Bhadra. Deity: Vidhatr.
Patronizes the second day of the waning Moon - Vidhatr. This period is suitable for all matters designed for development and long-term preservation, for example, for laying the foundations of buildings.
Meaning: Later blessed (foot, leg)
Symbol: Part of the red bed for legs (foot), twins
Deity: Ahirbudhyana (Serpent of the Deep - Milky Way under the horizon)
Type: fixed (dhruva, sthira) — For what is firm and lasting: laying house foundations, housewarming, planting, weddings, taking office, long-term projects.
Vimshottari lord: Saturn
Shakti: give rain (nourishment and stability)
Deity: Bhu (the Earth goddess)
Auspicious: farming, sowing and planting, building a house, household affairs.
A karana is half a tithi; there are 60 of them in a lunar month.
Lord: 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 Uttara-Bhadra
Planting and sowing are allowed.
Krishna-dvitya
planting and sowing are allowed (long-term result)
any undertakings
No pruning; planting flowers, soaking and the like are allowed.
according to the Indian tradition: No pruning; planting flowers, soaking seeds and the like are allowed.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
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 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.
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 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 — favourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Vishti Karana with the Moon in Karka, Simha, Kumbha or Mina: Bhadra resides on earth (bhu-loka) and is especially harmful.
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.
“Omitted” tithi, lying entirely between two sunrises and touching neither of them (avama day): unfavourable for new undertakings.
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: 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)
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 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-chaturti
for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
Soaking seeds is allowed, but not planting or sowing.
A combination of weekday and nakshatra that yields the “nectar of success”: Sun — Hasta, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashwini, Wed — Anuradha, Thu — Pushya, Fri — Revati, Sat — Rohini. One of the strongest auspicious yogas: it brings success to almost any undertaking.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
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 4 (Mon 2, Sat 3, Fri 4, Wed 5, Thu 6, Tue 7, Sun 8).
Another tradition — Kala Vela: the eighth parts of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order starting from the lord of the day, while the eighth part, the last before sunset, is “empty”, without a lord; in this tradition it is given to Rahu — today {y} (on Sundays it coincides with the calculation above).
Yet another tradition — printed panchangas: a nominal day of 6:00–18:00, so Rahu Kalam always falls at the same clock time — today 10:30–12:00; if the nominal 6:00–18:00 day is counted in local mean time — 10:59–12:29 by the clock. Far from India this is a rough approximation.
Using the rising and setting of the centre of the disc without refraction (old Siddhantic panchangas): {x}.
At night Rahu Kalam is usually not reckoned (the translator of the Kalaprakashika, 1917: “it occurs only in the daytime”); a few divide the night into 8 parts as well, but there is no generally accepted order of the night parts. In North India, Choghadiya is more often consulted to choose the hour.
One-eighth of the daytime associated with Yama: unfavourable for new undertakings and journeys.
How it is calculated: the eighths of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day; Yamaganda (Yamaghantaka) is Jupiter’s portion, today part 7. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 15:00–16:30.
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Gulika (the son of Saturn). Whatever is begun at this time tends to repeat, so funerals are not held and loans are not taken during Gulika; important new undertakings are usually avoided.
How it is calculated: Saturn’s portion among the eighths of the daytime (planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day), today part 2. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 07:30–09:00. According to a note by the translator of the Kalaprakashika, Gulika is not considered inauspicious: it is even good for reaping, gathering grain, trade, medical treatment, repaying debts and a number of other activities; the view that whatever is begun during Gulika will repeat itself is a popular (mainly Tamil) belief.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Auspicious: investments, trade, savings, starting ventures that are meant to grow.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
“Empty” tithi (the 4th, 9th or 14th): whatever is begun bears no fruit; suitable for removal, demolition and overcoming obstacles.
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: 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
Auspicious: everything lasting — foundations, building, planting, long-term commitments.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
Lord: Saturn
This is the only day of the week when, according to astrological indications, you can safely postpone most important household and spiritual affairs, which is reflected in a variety of cultures around the world. However, on this day you can carry out monotonous monotonous work, or relax.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): working in the field, planting flowers and trees, sowing, making a pond and a well; do not plow
plants of the day: slow-growing, long-lived, dense, heavy, sturdy plants
nakshatra Ashwini
Soaking seeds is allowed, but not planting or sowing.
Krishna-panchami
any undertakings
For pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
“Fire-breathing” yoga: the 1st tithi with Mula, the 5th with Bharani, the 8th with Krittika, the 9th with Rohini, the 10th with Ashlesha. Especially harmful for weddings, housewarmings, sowing and beginning studies.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
“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-eighth of the daytime ruled by Rahu (a different segment for each weekday). No new work, journeys or deals are started; whatever was begun earlier may be continued.
How it is calculated: following the South Indian tradition (Tamil Nadu, Kerala), as Drik Panchang does — the daytime from sunrise to sunset (upper limb of the disc, with refraction) is divided into 8 parts, and Rahu Kalam is part 3 (Mon 2, Sat 3, Fri 4, Wed 5, Thu 6, Tue 7, Sun 8).
Another tradition — Kala Vela: the eighth parts of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order starting from the lord of the day, while the eighth part, the last before sunset, is “empty”, without a lord; in this tradition it is given to Rahu — today {y} (on Sundays it coincides with the calculation above).
Yet another tradition — printed panchangas: a nominal day of 6:00–18:00, so Rahu Kalam always falls at the same clock time — today 09:00–10:30; if the nominal 6:00–18:00 day is counted in local mean time — 09:29–10:59 by the clock. Far from India this is a rough approximation.
Using the rising and setting of the centre of the disc without refraction (old Siddhantic panchangas): {x}.
At night Rahu Kalam is usually not reckoned (the translator of the Kalaprakashika, 1917: “it occurs only in the daytime”); a few divide the night into 8 parts as well, but there is no generally accepted order of the night parts. In North India, Choghadiya is more often consulted to choose the hour.
One-eighth of the daytime associated with Yama: unfavourable for new undertakings and journeys.
How it is calculated: the eighths of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day; Yamaganda (Yamaghantaka) is Jupiter’s portion, today part 6. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 13:30–15:00.
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Gulika (the son of Saturn). Whatever is begun at this time tends to repeat, so funerals are not held and loans are not taken during Gulika; important new undertakings are usually avoided.
How it is calculated: Saturn’s portion among the eighths of the daytime (planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day), today part 1. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 06:00–07:30. According to a note by the translator of the Kalaprakashika, Gulika is not considered inauspicious: it is even good for reaping, gathering grain, trade, medical treatment, repaying debts and a number of other activities; the view that whatever is begun during Gulika will repeat itself is a popular (mainly Tamil) belief.
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Group: Nanda. Deity: Kartikeya.
Kartikeya presides over the sixth day of the waning moon, favoring coronations (taking office), establishing new friendships, carrying out festivals and performances.
Meaning: Carrier (porter or loader)
Symbol: Yoni (bosom, source)
Deity: Yama (Dharma-raja)
Type: fierce (ugra, krura) — For destructive and dangerous tasks: demolition, work with fire and weapons, disputes; unsuitable for other auspicious undertakings (the exception is weddings: Magha is among the nakshatras for marriage).
Vimshottari lord: Venus
Shakti: take (take away) something
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.
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 Bharani
For pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else.
Krishna-shashti
plowing the ground
Planting and sowing are not allowed, but everyday routine tasks may be carried out.
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.
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.
“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.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Rahu (a different segment for each weekday). No new work, journeys or deals are started; whatever was begun earlier may be continued.
How it is calculated: following the South Indian tradition (Tamil Nadu, Kerala), as Drik Panchang does — the daytime from sunrise to sunset (upper limb of the disc, with refraction) is divided into 8 parts, and Rahu Kalam is part 8 (Mon 2, Sat 3, Fri 4, Wed 5, Thu 6, Tue 7, Sun 8).
Another tradition — Kala Vela: the eighth parts of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order starting from the lord of the day, while the eighth part, the last before sunset, is “empty”, without a lord; in this tradition it is given to Rahu — today {y} (on Sundays it coincides with the calculation above).
Yet another tradition — printed panchangas: a nominal day of 6:00–18:00, so Rahu Kalam always falls at the same clock time — today 16:30–18:00; if the nominal 6:00–18:00 day is counted in local mean time — 16:59–18:29 by the clock. Far from India this is a rough approximation.
Using the rising and setting of the centre of the disc without refraction (old Siddhantic panchangas): {x}.
At night Rahu Kalam is usually not reckoned (the translator of the Kalaprakashika, 1917: “it occurs only in the daytime”); a few divide the night into 8 parts as well, but there is no generally accepted order of the night parts. In North India, Choghadiya is more often consulted to choose the hour.
One-eighth of the daytime associated with Yama: unfavourable for new undertakings and journeys.
How it is calculated: the eighths of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day; Yamaganda (Yamaghantaka) is Jupiter’s portion, today part 5. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 12:00–13:30.
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Gulika (the son of Saturn). Whatever is begun at this time tends to repeat, so funerals are not held and loans are not taken during Gulika; important new undertakings are usually avoided.
How it is calculated: Saturn’s portion among the eighths of the daytime (planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day), today part 7. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 15:00–16:30. According to a note by the translator of the Kalaprakashika, Gulika is not considered inauspicious: it is even good for reaping, gathering grain, trade, medical treatment, repaying debts and a number of other activities; the view that whatever is begun during Gulika will repeat itself is a popular (mainly Tamil) belief.
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
−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.
Meaning: Cutter (chisel) or chopping
Symbol: Sharp tool (axe, razor), flame
Deity: Agni
Type: mixed (mishra, sadharana) — For everyday and routine tasks, work with fire and metal; it is better not to begin important new matters.
Vimshottari lord: Sun
Shakti: burn and ignite others
Auspicious: 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: 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 Krittika
Planting and sowing are not allowed, but everyday routine tasks may be carried out.
Krishna-saptami
soaking seeds is allowed, digging the ground
Planting and sowing are allowed.
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.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Rahu (a different segment for each weekday). No new work, journeys or deals are started; whatever was begun earlier may be continued.
How it is calculated: following the South Indian tradition (Tamil Nadu, Kerala), as Drik Panchang does — the daytime from sunrise to sunset (upper limb of the disc, with refraction) is divided into 8 parts, and Rahu Kalam is part 2 (Mon 2, Sat 3, Fri 4, Wed 5, Thu 6, Tue 7, Sun 8).
Another tradition — Kala Vela: the eighth parts of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order starting from the lord of the day, while the eighth part, the last before sunset, is “empty”, without a lord; in this tradition it is given to Rahu — today {y} (on Sundays it coincides with the calculation above).
Yet another tradition — printed panchangas: a nominal day of 6:00–18:00, so Rahu Kalam always falls at the same clock time — today 07:30–09:00; if the nominal 6:00–18:00 day is counted in local mean time — 07:59–09:29 by the clock. Far from India this is a rough approximation.
Using the rising and setting of the centre of the disc without refraction (old Siddhantic panchangas): {x}.
At night Rahu Kalam is usually not reckoned (the translator of the Kalaprakashika, 1917: “it occurs only in the daytime”); a few divide the night into 8 parts as well, but there is no generally accepted order of the night parts. In North India, Choghadiya is more often consulted to choose the hour.
One-eighth of the daytime associated with Yama: unfavourable for new undertakings and journeys.
How it is calculated: the eighths of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day; Yamaganda (Yamaghantaka) is Jupiter’s portion, today part 4. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 10:30–12:00.
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Gulika (the son of Saturn). Whatever is begun at this time tends to repeat, so funerals are not held and loans are not taken during Gulika; important new undertakings are usually avoided.
How it is calculated: Saturn’s portion among the eighths of the daytime (planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day), today part 6. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 13:30–15:00. According to a note by the translator of the Kalaprakashika, Gulika is not considered inauspicious: it is even good for reaping, gathering grain, trade, medical treatment, repaying debts and a number of other activities; the view that whatever is begun during Gulika will repeat itself is a popular (mainly Tamil) belief.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
0 — does not affect the haircut rating
8th tithi: a day of Durga and Shiva, good for fasting and worship, but weaker than usual for worldly undertakings.
Inauspicious: sudden hindrances, a “lightning strike”; the first 3 ghatis (about 1 h 12 min) are skipped.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) is in force during the daytime, but not on earth (the Moon is not in Karka, Simha, Kumbha or Mina): the harm is mitigated, yet this time is still usually avoided for weddings, travel and important undertakings.
Group: Jaya. Deity: Vasus.
The ruler of the eighth day of the waning Moon is Vasus, which favors the beginning of military operations, the construction of defenses and fortifications.
Meaning: Red (an epithet of the star Aldebaran)
Symbol: Wagon, rarely: temple, banyan, incense, sandalwood
Deity: Prajapati (Brahma - Creator)
Type: fixed (dhruva, sthira) — For what is firm and lasting: laying house foundations, housewarming, planting, weddings, taking office, long-term projects.
Vimshottari lord: Moon
Shakti: give growth (prosperity, fertility)
Deity: Brahma
Auspicious: religious rites, study, spiritual and charitable work.
A karana is half a tithi; there are 60 of them in a lunar month.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): unfavorable for planting seeds, flowers and trees or for working in the field (favorable for fighting pests or pruning something)
plants of the day: onions, garlic and thorny plants, plants that actively defend themselves
nakshatra Rohini
Planting and sowing are allowed.
Krishna-ashtami
tillage and sowing are forbidden
No pruning; planting flowers, soaking and the like are allowed.
according to the Indian tradition: No pruning; planting flowers, soaking seeds and the like are allowed.
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 — favourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
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.
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)
what to do (Tibetan tradition): doing work related to water and earth - plowing and sowing, planting flowers and trees
plants of the day: climbers, plants that depend on others and adapt quickly, all leafy greens
nakshatra Mrigashirsha
No pruning; planting flowers, soaking and the like are allowed.
according to the Indian tradition: No pruning; planting flowers, soaking seeds and the like are allowed.
Krishna-navami
for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
For pruning and uprooting; plowing and watering are allowed, but nothing else.
any undertakings
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
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
0 — does not affect the haircut rating
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.
The nitya yoga of “calamity” is in force for most of the day: worldly undertakings are postponed, but the day is good for holy baths, dana, japa and ancestor rites.
Group: Purna. Deity: Dharma.
The tenth day of the waning moon is protected by Dharma, which favors virtuous deeds, religious events, spiritual practices, as well as other pious activities. You can start any important work.
Meaning: Tear or body fluid (wet)
Symbol: Tear or drop, rarely: diamond or man's head
Deity: Rudra (Roaring, angry image of Shiva)
Type: sharp (tikshna, daruna) — For drastic actions: surgery, severing ties, taming, exorcism, fighting diseases and enemies; unsuitable for other auspicious undertakings (the exception is weddings: Mula is among the nakshatras for marriage).
Vimshottari lord: Rahu
Shakti: give effort that leads to the achievement of the goal (and also, is able to shed sweat or blood)
One of the two most inauspicious yogas: worldly undertakings are not begun in it at all. It is, however, very good for holy baths, dana, japa and ancestor rites.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): sowing, planting flowers and trees
plants of the day: plants with large sweet fruits, or with fleshy (voluminous) stems and leaves
nakshatra Ardra
For pruning and uprooting; plowing and watering are allowed, but nothing else.
Krishna-dashami
any undertakings
Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result.
according to the Indian tradition: Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result (planting or sowing is not allowed).
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.
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 — 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: Nanda. Deity: Rudra.
The ruler of the eleventh day of the waning Moon is Rudra, which is favorable for fasting and religious (spiritual) activities. Remembering the Supreme Deity will give especially positive results.
Meaning: Successful, magnificent, two for riches
Symbol: Arrow or quiver of arrows, rarely: rainbow
Deity: Aditi
Type: movable (chara, chala) — For journeys and moving house, buying vehicles, gardening, quick and temporary changes.
Vimshottari lord: Jupiter
Shakti: give the gaining of profit (property, wealth), growth
what to do (Tibetan tradition): planting flowers and trees; digging the ground is not very favorable; do not prune and the like
plants of the day: flowers, ornamental plants
nakshatra Punarvasu
Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result.
according to the Indian tradition: Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result (planting or sowing is not allowed).
Krishna-ekadashi
plowing, pruning and weeding
Soaking seeds is allowed, but not planting or sowing.
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.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
0 — does not affect the haircut rating
The Moon in Pushya, the best of the nakshatras for new undertakings (except weddings).
Inauspicious: obstacles; nothing is started in the first half of the yoga, while the second half is acceptable.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
Group: Bhadra. Deity: Sun (Ravi).
The Sun (Ravi) rules the twelfth day of the waning Moon and this period is auspicious for religious ceremonies, lighting the sacred fire and performing one's duties.
Meaning: Feeder; feeder of flowers
Symbol: Cow udder, flower (lotus), arrow and circle
Deity: Brhaspati
Type: light (kshipra, laghu) — For quick matters: trade, healing, study, travel, purchases and starting a business.
Vimshottari lord: Saturn
Shakti: give manifestation of spiritual energy, feeding
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): working in the field, planting flowers and trees, sowing, making a pond and a well; do not plow
plants of the day: slow-growing, long-lived, dense, heavy, sturdy plants
nakshatra Pushya
Soaking seeds is allowed, but not planting or sowing.
Krishna-dvadashi
neutral
For pruning and uprooting; plowing and watering are allowed, but nothing else.
no pruning or felling
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
+1 — auspicious sign 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: 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
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): planting trees, sowing grain crops
plants of the day: laurel, spices, for example hot peppers
nakshatra Ashlesha
For pruning and uprooting; plowing and watering are allowed, but nothing else.
Krishna-trayodashi
no pruning or felling
For pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else.
for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
“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.
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
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.
14th tithi of the waning Moon, the eve of the new moon: unfavourable for new undertakings; a day of Shiva (Masik Shivaratri).
Group: Rikta. Deity: Kali.
Kali rules the fourteenth day of the waning moon and promotes destruction, appeal to elementals (forces of nature, elements) and spirits.
Meaning: 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
what to do (Tibetan tradition): field work, planting rice, grain, trees or flowers
plants of the day: watery vegetables such as cucumbers and zucchini, water-loving plants such as rice
nakshatra Magha
For pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else.
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.
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
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: 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: 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): unfavorable for planting seeds, flowers and trees or for working in the field (favorable for fighting pests or pruning something)
plants of the day: onions, garlic and thorny plants, plants that actively defend themselves
nakshatra Purva-Phalguni
For pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else.
Amavasya
do not start anything, only finish up safe tasks that require no exertion
Planting and sowing are allowed.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
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.
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.
Nija Masa (“true month”) — the ordinary month of the same name that comes immediately after the Adhika month. The annual festivals and rites of that month are observed precisely in it (the exception is Ganga Dussehra when Jyeshtha is Adhika: it is celebrated in the intercalary month).
Group: Nanda. Deity: Brahma.
The ruler of the first lunar day is Brahma. This time is suitable for all types of ceremonies.
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
Deity: Vayu (Marut)
Fixed, but auspicious: good for auspicious ceremonies, offerings and homa, work for prosperity and livelihood.
A karana is half a tithi; there are 60 of them in a lunar month.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): doing work related to water and earth - plowing and sowing, planting flowers and trees
plants of the day: climbers, plants that depend on others and adapt quickly, all leafy greens
nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni
Planting and sowing are allowed.
Shukla-pratipat
digging, plowing, planting trees
Soaking seeds is allowed, but not planting or sowing.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
The Sun moves into a new sign: a time for holy baths, dana and worship of the Sun, but not for new undertakings.
Group: Bhadra. Deity: Vidhatr.
Patronizes the second lunar day of Vidhatr. This period is suitable for all matters designed for development and long-term preservation, for example, for laying the foundations of buildings.
Meaning: Hand, fist
Symbol: Palm or fist
Deity: Savitar (Animating, Awakening)
Type: light (kshipra, laghu) — For quick matters: trade, healing, study, travel, purchases and starting a business.
Vimshottari lord: Moon
Shakti: give the obtaining of what you want with your own hands, dexterity
Auspicious: pure and noble deeds, religious rites, study.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): sowing, planting flowers and trees
plants of the day: plants with large sweet fruits, or with fleshy (voluminous) stems and leaves
nakshatra Hasta
Soaking seeds is allowed, but not planting or sowing.
Shukla-dvitya
planting and sowing are allowed (long-term result)
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
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.
Group: Jaya. Deity: Vishnu.
Vishnu rules the third lunar day. It is a suitable time for cutting hair, nails, shaving and other cosmetic procedures. You can begin any important business.
Meaning: Brilliant, clear
Symbol: Pearl or brilliant jewel
Deity: Tvashtri (Heavenly Architect) or Vishwakarma (Vastu God)
Type: soft (mridu, maitra) — For arts and music, friendship and love, new clothes and jewellery, weddings and festivals.
Vimshottari lord: Mars
Shakti: accumulate brilliant qualities (receive well-deserved respect)
what to do (Tibetan tradition): planting flowers and trees; digging the ground is not very favorable; do not prune and the like
plants of the day: flowers, ornamental plants
nakshatra Chitra
No pruning; planting flowers, soaking and the like are allowed.
Shukla-tritya
any undertakings
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Group: Rikta. Deity: Yama.
The ruler of the fourth lunar day is Yama. Important matters should not be started. It is possible to conduct military maneuvers, remove obstacles and destroy something.
Meaning: Sword
Symbol: Sword, also sprout or coral
Deity: Waiu (Wind)
Type: movable (chara, chala) — For journeys and moving house, buying vehicles, gardening, quick and temporary changes.
Vimshottari lord: Rahu
Shakti: scatter like air, move, convert
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): working in the field, planting flowers and trees, sowing, making a pond and a well; do not plow
plants of the day: slow-growing, long-lived, dense, heavy, sturdy plants
nakshatra Swati
Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result.
according to the Indian tradition: Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result (planting or sowing is not allowed).
Shukla-chaturti
felling trees, for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
The 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 trees, sowing grain crops
plants of the day: laurel, spices, for example hot peppers
nakshatra Vishakha
Planting and sowing are not allowed, but everyday routine tasks may be carried out.
Shukla-panchami
do not fell trees, any undertakings
−1 — unfavourable 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: 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): field work, planting rice, grain, trees or flowers
plants of the day: watery vegetables such as cucumbers and zucchini, water-loving plants such as rice
nakshatra Anuradha
No pruning; planting flowers, soaking and the like are allowed.
Shukla-panchami
do not fell trees, any undertakings
plowing the ground
“Fiery” tithi of the weekday: Sun — 12, Mon — 6, Tue — 7, Wed — 8, Thu — 9, Fri — 10, Sat — 11. Portends losses, quarrels and harm; new undertakings are avoided.
“Poisonous” tithi of the weekday: Sun — 4, Mon — 6, Tue — 7, Wed — 2, Thu — 8, Fri — 9, Sat — 7. Unfavourable for new undertakings, medical treatment and transactions.
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable 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: Nanda. Deity: Kartikeya.
Kartikeya presides on the sixth lunar day, favoring coronations (taking office), establishing new friendships, celebrating holidays and performances.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): unfavorable for planting seeds, flowers and trees or for working in the field (favorable for fighting pests or pruning something)
plants of the day: onions, garlic and thorny plants, plants that actively defend themselves
nakshatra Anuradha
No pruning; planting flowers, soaking and the like are allowed.
Shukla-shashti
plowing the ground
For pruning and uprooting; plowing and watering are allowed, but nothing else.
soaking seeds is allowed, farming
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Group: Bhadra. Deity: Indra.
The seventh lunar day is ruled by Indra and this favors the start of travel, the purchase of vehicles, as well as other matters where movement is a characteristic feature.
Meaning: Born before (eldest, chief)
Symbol: Umbrella or earring, amulet, necklace
Deity: Indra (Leader of the Gods)
Type: sharp (tikshna, daruna) — For drastic actions: surgery, severing ties, taming, exorcism, fighting diseases and enemies; unsuitable for other auspicious undertakings (the exception is weddings: Mula is among the nakshatras for marriage).
Vimshottari lord: Mercury
Shakti: rise up and win, draw strength in battle (looking for the limits of fearlessness)
Auspicious: health and healing, long-term matters and anything meant to last a long time.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): doing work related to water and earth - plowing and sowing, planting flowers and trees
plants of the day: climbers, plants that depend on others and adapt quickly, all leafy greens
nakshatra Jyestha
For pruning and uprooting; plowing and watering are allowed, but nothing else.
Shukla-saptami
soaking seeds is allowed, farming
tillage and sowing are forbidden
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Group: Jaya. Deity: Vasus.
The ruler of the eighth lunar day is Vasu, which favors the beginning of military operations, the construction of defenses and fortifications.
Meaning: Root
Symbol: Roots, elephant goad, lion's tail (panicle)
Deity: Nirriti (Goddess of Destruction or Alakshmi)
Type: sharp (tikshna, daruna) — For drastic actions: surgery, severing ties, taming, exorcism, fighting diseases and enemies; unsuitable for other auspicious undertakings (the exception is weddings: Mula is among the nakshatras for marriage).
Vimshottari lord: Ketu
Shakti: destroy, crush (also the ability to destroy destruction)
Auspicious: weddings and family matters, anything meant to bring good fortune and well-being.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): sowing, planting flowers and trees
plants of the day: plants with large sweet fruits, or with fleshy (voluminous) stems and leaves
nakshatra Mula
For pruning and uprooting; plowing and watering are allowed, but nothing else.
Shukla-ashtami
tillage and sowing are forbidden
For pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else.
for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Group: Rikta. Deity: Serpent (Naga).
The serpent (Naga) patronizes the ninth lunar day, which is suitable for struggle, destruction, coercion and for efforts to overcome obstacles.
Meaning: Prior invincible, unsubdued
Symbol: Elephant tusk, fan or bed
Deity: Varuna
Type: fierce (ugra, krura) — For destructive and dangerous tasks: demolition, work with fire and weapons, disputes; unsuitable for other auspicious undertakings (the exception is weddings: Magha is among the nakshatras for marriage).
Vimshottari lord: Venus
Shakti: add strength, energy (regenerate)
Auspicious: jewellery, celebrations, travel, creative undertakings.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): planting flowers and trees; digging the ground is not very favorable; do not prune and the like
plants of the day: flowers, ornamental plants
nakshatra Purva-Ashadha
For pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else.
Shukla-navami
for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
Planting and sowing are allowed.
any undertakings
+1 — favourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Inauspicious: portends trouble and hindrances; if necessary, the first 6 ghatis (about 2 h 24 min) are skipped.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
Group: Purna. Deity: Dharma.
The tenth lunar day is patronized by Dharma, which favors virtuous deeds, religious events, spiritual practices, as well as other pious activities. You can start any important work.
Meaning: Subsequent invincible, insubordinate
Symbol: Small bed
Deity: Vishva-Deva (All Gods)
Type: fixed (dhruva, sthira) — For what is firm and lasting: laying house foundations, housewarming, planting, weddings, taking office, long-term projects.
Vimshottari lord: Sun
Shakti: give an undeniable victory, thanks to alliances and support
what to do (Tibetan tradition): working in the field, planting flowers and trees, sowing, making a pond and a well; do not plow
plants of the day: slow-growing, long-lived, dense, heavy, sturdy plants
nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha
Planting and sowing are allowed.
Shukla-dashami
any undertakings
Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result.
according to the Indian tradition: Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result (planting or sowing is not allowed).
pruning and weeding
+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: Listener
Symbol: Ear (listener), three footprints (Vishnu's steps), trident
Deity: Shri Vishnu
Type: movable (chara, chala) — For journeys and moving house, buying vehicles, gardening, quick and temporary changes.
Vimshottari lord: Moon
Shakti: bind together (three worlds, i.e. all)
what to do (Tibetan tradition): planting trees, sowing grain crops
plants of the day: laurel, spices, for example hot peppers
nakshatra Shravana
Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result.
according to the Indian tradition: Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result (planting or sowing is not allowed).
Shukla-ekadashi
pruning and weeding
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).
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.
“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.
Began on a Sunday: the “illness” Panchaka — people guard their health and do not start medical treatment or journeys.
The Moon in Kumbha or Mina (from the middle of Dhanishtha to the end of Revati). During these five nakshatras people do not travel south, gather firewood or grass, lay a roof or build a bed; cremation is performed with a special rite.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
0 — does not affect the haircut rating
Group: Bhadra. Deity: Sun (Ravi).
The Sun (Ravi) rules the twelfth lunar day and this period is auspicious for religious ceremonies, lighting the sacred fire and performing one's duties.
Meaning: The richest or fastest, Shravishtha - the most famous
Symbol: Drum or flute
Deity: Vasu (kind) - 8 phenomena of nature, assistants of Indra
Type: movable (chara, chala) — For journeys and moving house, buying vehicles, gardening, quick and temporary changes.
Vimshottari lord: Mars
Shakti: bring abundance and fame through the direction and organization of people
what to do (Tibetan tradition): 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 Dhanishtha
Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result.
according to the Indian tradition: Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result (planting or sowing is not allowed).
Shukla-dvadashi
neutral
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).
+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.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): unfavorable for planting seeds, flowers and trees or for working in the field (favorable for fighting pests or pruning something)
plants of the day: onions, garlic and thorny plants, plants that actively defend themselves
nakshatra Shatabhisha
Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result.
according to the Indian tradition: Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result (planting or sowing is not allowed).
Shukla-triodashi
no pruning or felling
not good for sowing seeds, for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
For pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else.
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
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-Bhadra
Planting and sowing are allowed.
Purnima
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.
The fortnight of ancestor rites (shraddha) before Navaratri: weddings, major purchases and new undertakings are traditionally postponed.