September 1956 falls, in the lunar calendar (amanta), within the months Shravana (until 4.09), Bhadrapada (from 5.09). Periods: all month — Chaturmasya; from 19.09 — Pitru Paksha. Major festivals: 8.09 Ganesha Chaturthi; 18.09 Ananta Chaturdashi.
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How to read the calendar
Cell colour — the day’s rating for new undertakings: maroon — best days, green — favourable, light — ordinary, grey — avoid starting important matters, pink — unfavourable. The circle shows the tithi number at sunrise (outlined — waxing Moon, filled — waning); top right — the nakshatra at sunrise and its type icon. Click a day to open the full panchanga of the day.
Best days
- 10.09 Mon — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Anandadi: Manasa, Auspicious weekday after 11:40
Anuradha (soft): for arts and music, friendship and love, new clothes and jewellery, weddings and festivals. - 17.09 Mon — Anandadi: Shubha, Auspicious nakshatra, Yoga Sukarma until 12:11
Dhanishtha (movable): for journeys and moving house, buying vehicles, gardening, quick and temporary changes. - 21.09 Fri — Amrita Siddhi Yoga, Anandadi: Shrivatsa, Auspicious nakshatra
Uttara-Bhadra (fixed): for what is firm and lasting: laying house foundations, housewarming, planting, weddings, taking office, long-term projects.
Pitru Paksha: weddings, major purchases and new undertakings are traditionally postponed.
Festivals
- 1.09 Sat Aja Ekadashi (Annada)
- 2.09 Sun Pradosha Vrat
- 3.09 Mon Masik Shivaratri
- 4.09 Tue Shravana Amavasya (Pithori, Pola)
- 4.09 Tue Bhaumvati Amavasya
- 7.09 Fri Hartalika Teej
- 7.09 Fri Chandra Darshan
- 8.09 Sat Ganesha Chaturthi
- 9.09 Sun Rishi Panchami
- 9.09 Sun Skanda Shashti
- 12.09 Wed Radha Ashtami
- 12.09 Wed Masik Durgashtami
- 15.09 Sat Parivartini Ekadashi (Parsva, Vamana)
- 16.09 Sun Kanya Sankranti (Vishwakarma Puja)
- 16.09 Sun Vamana Jayanti
- 17.09 Mon Soma Pradosha
- 18.09 Tue Ananta Chaturdashi
- 19.09 Wed Bhadrapada Purnima
- 19.09 Wed Purnima Shraddha (start of Pitru Paksha)
- 23.09 Sun Sankashti Chaturthi (Vighnaraja)
- 23.09 Sun Bharani Shraddha
- 27.09 Thu Kalashtami
- 27.09 Thu Madhya Ashtami (Pitru Paksha)
- 28.09 Fri Avidhava Navami (Matri Navami)
- 30.09 Sun Indira Ekadashi
Special muhurta yogas
- 1.09 Sat Tripushkar Yoga 11:23–20:42
- 2.09 Sun Ravi Pushya Yoga 05:35–18:12
- 2.09 Sun Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 05:35–18:12
- 8.09 Sat Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 06:18–05:49 (09.09)
- 10.09 Mon Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 07:16–05:53 (11.09)
- 15.09 Sat Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 20:03–06:02 (16.09)
- 16.09 Sun Dwipushkar Yoga 22:53–01:45 (17.09)
- 21.09 Fri Amrita Siddhi Yoga 06:36–06:14 (22.09)
- 21.09 Fri Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 06:36–06:14 (22.09)
- 23.09 Sun Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 06:16–08:07
- 25.09 Tue Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 06:20–08:12
- 26.09 Wed Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day
- 27.09 Thu Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 05:39–06:26 (28.09)
- 28.09 Fri Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 06:26–04:06 (29.09)
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 Sat — Vyatipata, Hutashana Yoga, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
- 2.09 Sun — Kshaya tithi, Krakacha Yoga, Yoga Parigha
- 3.09 Mon — Krishna Chaturdashi, Bhadra on earth, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
- 4.09 Tue — Amavasya, Fierce or sharp nakshatra, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
- 9.09 Sun — Vaidhriti, Anandadi: Lumbaka
- 11.09 Tue — Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Hutashana Yoga, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
- 13.09 Thu — Rikta tithi, Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi), Hutashana Yoga
- 16.09 Sun — many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower), Sankranti day, Krakacha Yoga (unfavourable day)
- 19.09 Wed — Bhadra on earth, Tryahasparsha, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
- 23.09 Sun — Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra), Rikta tithi, Anandadi: Kaladanda
- 24.09 Mon — Kshaya tithi, Rikta tithi, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
- 26.09 Wed — Vyatipata, Vishti (Bhadra)
- 27.09 Thu — many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower), Krakacha Yoga, Anandadi: Kana (unfavourable day)
- 29.09 Sat — Bhadra on earth, Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi), Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
Sky this month
- 4.09 New moon (Amavasya) 21:57
- 16.09 Kanya Sankranti 06:56 — the Sun enters Kanya (Virgo)
- 20.09 Full moon (Purnima) 06:19
- 23.09 Autumnal equinox 04:35
- There are no eclipses this month.
Periods
- all month Chaturmasya
- from 19.09 Pitru Paksha
- 17.09 12:11 – 22.09 07:32 Raja Panchaka
Samvatsara and month
Durmukha (No. 30, “evil-faced, foul-mouthed”) — A year of harsh words: feuds and disputes, an average harvest; it is wise to guard one’s tongue. more
Northern samvatsara: Kilaka. Shaka Samvat 1878, Vikram Samvat 2013, Kali Yuga 5057.
Shravana (Nabhas) — The month of Shiva and the rains: Shravana Somvars (Mondays), Naga Panchami, Raksha Bandhan; in the dark half — Krishna Janmashtami. more
Bhadrapada (Nabhasya) — The month of Ganesha: Ganesha Chaturthi, Ananta Chaturdashi; the dark half is Pitru Paksha, the time of ancestor rites. more
Amanta — reckoning lunar months from new moon to new moon (South and West India; this calendar shows months this way). Purnimanta — reckoning from full moon to full moon (North India): the bright half of the month (Shukla Paksha) bears the same name in both systems, while the dark half (Krishna Paksha) in purnimanta already belongs to the next month. So, for example, Krishna Janmashtami is “Shravana, Krishna 8” in amanta and “Bhadrapada, Krishna 8” in purnimanta: it is one and the same day.
Times are standard time UTC+3 (from the site settings, without daylight saving time) · panchanga at sunrise (upper limb of the Sun’s disc, with refraction) · ayanamsa Lahiri · place 55°45′ N 37°35′ E · festival dates are calculated for this location by the rules of kala vyapti · times of Sankranti are accurate to within a few minutes
| Summary | Avoid starting important matters — Vyatipata, Hutashana Yoga |
|---|---|
| Month | Shravana (amanta) · Bhadrapada (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Durmukha (No. 30) · Shaka 1878 · Vikram 2013 more |
| Period | Chaturmasya |
| Festivals | Aja Ekadashi (Annada) |
At sunrise 05:33
| Tithi | 11Krishna-ekadashi (Nanda, Rudra) · until 11:23 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Punarvasu, pada 2 (movable, Aditi, Jupiter) · until 20:42 more |
| Yoga | Vyatipata (“calamity, downfall”, inauspicious) · until 16:41 more |
| Karana | Balava (movable) · until 11:23 more |
| Vara | Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Mithuna (Gemini) |
Changes during the day
| from 11:23 | tithi Krishna-dvadashi |
|---|---|
| from 11:23 | karana Kaulava |
| from 16:41 | yoga Variyana |
| from 20:42 | nakshatra Pushya |
| from 21:50 | karana Taitila |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 04:54 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 05:33 |
| Noon | 12:29 |
| Sunset | 19:24 |
| End of twilight | 20:03 |
| Moonrise | 00:47 |
| Moonset | 17:17 |
| Day length | 13 h 50 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 11:23 |
|---|
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, Punarvasu (05:33–19:24) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Festivals and periods
Aja Ekadashi (Annada) · Vishnu
The Ekadashi of the dark half of Shravana (Bhadrapada in North India). According to legend, this fast restored King Harishchandra’s kingdom and family; Vishnu is worshipped.
Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 14:14 (31.08)–11:23
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Parana (breaking the fast): 05:35–08:12 (02.09)
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Tripushkar Yoga 11:23–20:42
Hutashana Yoga 05:33–11:23
Anandadi: Chhatra 05:33–20:42 Anandadi: Mitra 20:42–05:35 (02.09)
Tripushkar Yoga: A coincidence of the weekday (Sun, Tue or Sat), a Bhadra tithi (2, 7 or 12) and a “tripada” nakshatra (Krittika, Punarvasu, Uttara Phalguni, Vishakha, Uttara Ashadha, Purva Bhadrapada). The result of whatever is begun repeats three times: good for purchases and investments, bad for losses, loans, surgery and funerals.
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 04:12–04:53 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:01–12:56 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:47–15:42 |
| Godhuli | 19:24–19:44 |
| Pradosha | 19:24–21:26 |
| Nishitha | 00:09–00:50 (02.09) |
| Amrita Kalam | 18:32–19:59 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 09:01–10:45 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 14:12–15:56 |
| Gulika Kalam | 05:33–07:17 |
| Dur Muhurta | 05:33–06:29, 06:29–07:24 |
| Varjyam | 09:49–11:16, 03:52–05:18 (02.09) |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 17:48–18:53
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 17:48–18:53 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average 17:48–18:53 |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 07:07–15:54, 17:48–18:53 |
Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Punarvasu; tithi Krishna-ekadashi until 11:23, Krishna-dvadashi from 11:23; lagna Simha 05:33, Kanya 07:07, Tula 10:08, Vrischika 13:09, Dhanu 15:54, Makara 17:48, Kumbha 18:53
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Punarvasu — strength of spirit (bravery, resilience); Saturday — decline of physical strength.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Vyatipata 05:33–16:41: auspicious undertakings, including haircuts, are avoided during this yoga (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Cautions:
- Ekadashi: by custom, those who fast on this day do not cut their hair or shave.
- Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Avoid starting important matters · score S = −4
There is a mild prohibition (Amavasya, Krishna Chaturdashi, Bhadra on earth, Vyatipata, Vaidhriti, kshaya tithi, Sankranti, Ashubha Yoga) or the total score is -3 or lower: the day is unfavourable for important new matters, but suitable for fasting, prayer and everyday work.
Avoid starting important matters: Vyatipata
+1 Anandadi: Chhatra 05:33–20:42+1 Auspicious nakshatra 05:33–20:420 Yoga Variyana 16:41–05:35 (02.09)0 Chaturmasya0 Tripushkar Yoga 11:23–20:42−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−2 Hutashana Yoga 05:33–11:23−3 Vyatipata 05:33–16:41
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Avoid starting important matters — Kshaya tithi, Krakacha Yoga |
|---|---|
| Month | Shravana (amanta) · Bhadrapada (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Durmukha (No. 30) · Shaka 1878 · Vikram 2013 more |
| Period | Chaturmasya |
| Festivals | Pradosha Vrat |
At sunrise 05:35
| Tithi | 12Krishna-dvadashi (Bhadra, Sun (Ravi)) · until 08:12 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Pushya, pada 2 (light, Brhaspati, Saturn) · until 18:12 more |
| Yoga | Variyana (“excellent, best”, auspicious) · until 12:54 more |
| Karana | Taitila (movable) · until 08:12 more |
| Vara | Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Karka (Cancer) |
Changes during the day
| from 08:12 | tithi Krishna-trayodashi (kshaya: not present at any sunrise) |
|---|---|
| from 08:12 | karana Gara |
| from 12:54 | yoga Parigha |
| from 18:12 | nakshatra Ashlesha |
| from 18:30 | karana Vanija |
| from 04:47 (03.09) | tithi Krishna-chaturdashi |
| from 04:47 (03.09) | karana Vishti |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 04:56 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 05:35 |
| Noon | 12:29 |
| Sunset | 19:21 |
| End of twilight | 20:00 |
| Moonrise | 02:11 |
| Moonset | 17:46 |
| Day length | 13 h 45 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 4, average — 7, bad — 2
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 08:12 | from 18:12 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Pushya (05:35–18:12) is good for sowing.
Festivals and periods
Pradosha Vrat · Shiva
A fast dedicated to Shiva on the thirteenth lunar day (Trayodashi) of both halves of the month. The decisive time is the evening twilight (Pradosha), when, according to legend, Shiva dances on Mount Kailash: in the evening Shiva Puja and abhisheka of the lingam are performed.
Rule: pradosha vyapini: 3 muhurtas after sunset, 19:21–21:24
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Ravi Pushya Yoga 05:35–18:12 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 05:35–18:12
Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:35–08:12 Hutashana Yoga 05:35–08:12 Krakacha Yoga 05:35–08:12
Anandadi: Shrivatsa 05:35–18:12 Anandadi: Vajra 18:12–05:37 (03.09)
- Bhadra on earth: 04:47–15:02 (03.09); Bhadra Mukha 04:47–06:29 (03.09); Bhadra Puchha 14:01–15:03 (03.09)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 04:14–04:54 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:01–12:56 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:46–15:41 |
| Godhuli | 19:21–19:42 |
| Pradosha | 19:21–21:24 |
| Nishitha | 00:09–00:50 (03.09) |
| Amrita Kalam | 12:28–13:54 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 17:38–19:21 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 12:28–14:11 |
| Gulika Kalam | 15:55–17:38 |
| Dur Muhurta | 17:31–18:26 |
| Varjyam | 05:35–07:00 (03.09) |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 07:04–13:05, 17:44–18:12
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 07:04–13:05, 17:44–18:12 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average 07:04–13:05, 17:44–18:12 |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 07:04–15:50, 17:44–18:12 |
Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Pushya until 18:12, Ashlesha from 18:12; tithi Krishna-dvadashi until 08:12, Krishna-trayodashi from 08:12; lagna Simha 05:35, Kanya 07:04, Tula 10:04, Vrischika 13:05, Dhanu 15:50, Makara 17:44, Kumbha 18:49
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Pushya (until 18:12) — increase in wealth; Ashlesha (from 18:12) — physical affliction (suffering); Sunday — physical well-being.
Cautions:
- Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Avoid starting important matters · score S = +5
There is a mild prohibition (Amavasya, Krishna Chaturdashi, Bhadra on earth, Vyatipata, Vaidhriti, kshaya tithi, Sankranti, Ashubha Yoga) or the total score is -3 or lower: the day is unfavourable for important new matters, but suitable for fasting, prayer and everyday work.
Avoid starting important matters: Kshaya tithi
+4 Ravi Pushya Yoga 05:35–18:12+2 Pushya 05:35–18:12+1 Anandadi: Shrivatsa 05:35–18:12+1 Yoga Variyana 05:35–12:540 Chaturmasya0 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:35–08:12 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Hutashana Yoga 05:35–08:12 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Anandadi: Vajra 18:12–05:37 (03.09)0 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 18:12–05:37 (03.09)0 Yoga Parigha 12:54–22:56−1 Krakacha Yoga 05:35–08:12−2 Kshaya tithi
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Avoid starting important matters — Krishna Chaturdashi, Bhadra on earth |
|---|---|
| Month | Shravana (amanta) · Bhadrapada (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Durmukha (No. 30) · Shaka 1878 · Vikram 2013 more |
| Period | Chaturmasya |
| Festivals | Masik Shivaratri |
At sunrise 05:37
| Tithi | 14Krishna-chaturdashi (Rikta, Kali) · until 01:18 (04.09) more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Ashlesha, pada 3 (sharp, Naga - the lord of snakes (Sharpa), Mercury) · until 15:32 more Gandamula |
| Yoga | Parigha (“bolt, barrier”, inauspicious) · until 08:58 more |
| Karana | Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 15:02 more |
| Vara | Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Karka (Cancer) |
Changes during the day
| from 08:58 | yoga Shiva |
|---|---|
| from 15:02 | karana Shakuni |
| from 15:32 | nakshatra Magha |
| from 01:18 (04.09) | tithi Amavasya |
| from 01:18 (04.09) | karana Chatushpada |
| from 05:01 (04.09) | yoga Siddha |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 04:58 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 05:37 |
| Noon | 12:29 |
| Sunset | 19:19 |
| End of twilight | 19:57 |
| Moonrise | 03:40 |
| Moonset | 18:10 |
| Day length | 13 h 41 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 15:32 |
|---|
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, Magha (15:32–19:19) is good for sowing, for root crops.
- Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 05:37–15:02: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
- Shakuni 15:02–19:19: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it (it is suitable for sowing).
- Krishna-chaturdashi 05:37–19:19: 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, 00:08–00:50 (04.09)
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Anandadi: Saumya 05:37–15:32 Anandadi: Dhwanksha 15:32–05:39 (04.09)
- Bhadra on earth: 04:47–15:02; Bhadra Mukha 04:47–06:29; Bhadra Puchha 14:01–15:03
- Gandanta (nakshatra): 10:12–20:52
- Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Ashlesha
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 04:15–04:56 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:00–12:55 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:45–15:40 |
| Godhuli | 19:19–19:39 |
| Pradosha | 19:19–21:23 |
| Nishitha | 00:08–00:50 (04.09) |
| Amrita Kalam | 14:07–15:32 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 07:20–09:03 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 10:45–12:28 |
| Gulika Kalam | 14:11–15:53 |
| Dur Muhurta | 12:55–13:50, 15:40–16:34 |
| Varjyam | 05:35–07:00, 02:13–03:39 (04.09) |
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 07:00–15:46, 17:40–18:45 |
Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Ashlesha until 15:32, Magha from 15:32; tithi Krishna-chaturdashi; lagna Simha 05:37, Kanya 07:00, Tula 10:00, Vrischika 13:01, Dhanu 15:46, Makara 17:40, Kumbha 18:45
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Ashlesha (until 15:32) — physical affliction (suffering); Magha (from 15:32) — loss of property; Monday — clear, bright complexion.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Krishna-chaturdashi 05:37–19:19: a Rikta and Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
- Bhadra on earth 05:37–15:02: 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 = −5
There is a mild prohibition (Amavasya, Krishna Chaturdashi, Bhadra on earth, Vyatipata, Vaidhriti, kshaya tithi, Sankranti, Ashubha Yoga) or the total score is -3 or lower: the day is unfavourable for important new matters, but suitable for fasting, prayer and everyday work.
Avoid starting important matters: Krishna Chaturdashi, Bhadra on earth
+1 Anandadi: Saumya 05:37–15:32+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Yoga Shiva 08:58–05:01 (04.09)0 Chaturmasya0 Anandadi: Dhwanksha 15:32–05:39 (04.09)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 05:37–15:32−3 Krishna Chaturdashi 05:37–01:18 (04.09)−3 Bhadra on earth 05:37–15:02
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Avoid starting important matters — Amavasya, Fierce or sharp nakshatra |
|---|---|
| Month | Shravana (amanta) · Bhadrapada (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Durmukha (No. 30) · Shaka 1878 · Vikram 2013 more |
| Period | Chaturmasya |
| Festivals | Shravana Amavasya (Pithori, Pola) · Bhaumvati Amavasya |
At sunrise 05:39
| Tithi | 30Amavasya (Purna, Pitris (ancestors)) · until 21:57 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Magha, pada 3 (fierce, Pitris or Pitars - ancestors of the clan, forefathers, Ketu) · until 12:55 more Gandamula |
| Yoga | Siddha (“perfected, accomplished”, auspicious) · until 01:10 (05.09) more |
| Karana | Chatushpada (fixed, inauspicious) · until 11:36 more |
| Vara | Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Simha (Leo) |
Changes during the day
| from 11:36 | karana Naga |
|---|---|
| from 12:55 | nakshatra Purva-Phalguni |
| from 21:57 | tithi Shukla-pratipat |
| from 21:57 | karana Kimstughna |
| from 01:10 (05.09) | yoga Sadhya |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 05:00 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 05:39 |
| Noon | 12:28 |
| Sunset | 19:16 |
| End of twilight | 19:55 |
| Moonrise | 05:09 |
| Moonset | 18:31 |
| Day length | 13 h 36 min |
Sky
| New moon (Amavasya) | 21:57 |
|---|
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 12:55 |
|---|
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 (05:39–12:55) is good for sowing, for root crops.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Phalguni (12:55–19:16) is good for root crops.
- Chatushpada 05:39–11:36: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
- Naga 11:36–19:16: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Festivals and periods
Shravana Amavasya (Pithori, Pola) · Pitris (ancestors)
The new moon of Shravana — Pithori Amavasya (mothers pray for their children) and Pola (worship of bullocks in Maharashtra).
Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 01:18–21:57
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 01:18–21:57
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 21:57–05:41 (05.09)
Anandadi: Kaladanda 05:39–12:55 Anandadi: Dhumra 12:55–05:41 (05.09)
- Gandanta (tithi): 21:36–22:18
- Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Magha
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 04:16–04:58 |
|---|---|
| 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 | 10:46–12:12, 04:44–06:11 (05.09) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 15:52–17:34 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 09:03–10:45 |
| Gulika Kalam | 12:28–14:10 |
| Dur Muhurta | 08:22–09:17, 23:26–00:08 (05.09) |
| Varjyam | 20:06–21:33 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | no suitable window — see the prohibitions below |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | no suitable window — see the prohibitions below |
| Bathing, washing hair | bad throughout the daytime |
Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Magha until 12:55, Purva-Phalguni from 12:55; tithi Amavasya; lagna Simha 05:39, Kanya 06:56, Tula 09:56, Vrischika 12:57, Dhanu 15:42, Makara 17:36, Kumbha 18:41
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Magha (until 12:55) — loss of property; Purva-Phalguni (from 12:55) — ill health; Tuesday — harm to longevity.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Amavasya 05:39–19:16: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Cautions:
- The Muhurta Chintamani warns: whoever shaves in Magha nakshatra 4 times a year puts their life in danger — frequent haircuts in this nakshatra are best avoided.
- Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Avoid starting important matters · score S = −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
+2 Yoga Siddha 05:39–01:10 (05.09)0 Chaturmasya−1 Anandadi: Kaladanda 05:39–12:55−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 05:39–12:55−3 Amavasya 05:39–21:57
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: Anandadi: Sthira, Yoga Sadhya; cons: Samvartaka Yoga, Fierce or sharp nakshatra |
|---|---|
| Month | Bhadrapada (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Durmukha (No. 30) · Shaka 1878 · Vikram 2013 more |
| Period | Chaturmasya |
At sunrise 05:41
| Tithi | 1Shukla-pratipat (Nanda, Brahma) · until 18:53 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Purva-Phalguni, pada 4 (fierce, Bhaga (Share, Distributor) - god of wealth and family, Venus) · until 10:30 more |
| Yoga | Sadhya (“attainable, amenable”, auspicious) · until 21:36 more |
| Karana | Kimstughna (fixed) · until 08:22 more |
| Vara | Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Simha (Leo) |
Changes during the day
| from 08:22 | karana Bava |
|---|---|
| from 10:30 | nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni |
| from 18:53 | tithi Shukla-dvitya |
| from 18:53 | karana Balava |
| from 21:36 | yoga Shubha |
| from 05:30 (06.09) | karana Kaulava |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 05:02 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 05:41 |
| Noon | 12:28 |
| Sunset | 19:13 |
| End of twilight | 19:52 |
| Moonrise | 06:37 |
| Moonset | 18:50 |
| Day length | 13 h 32 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 10:30 | from 18:53 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Phalguni (05:41–10:30) is good for root crops.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Phalguni (10:30–19:13) is good for sowing.
- Kimstughna 05:41–08:22: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Festivals and periods
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 18:53–05:43 (06.09)
Samvartaka Yoga 05:41–18:53
Anandadi: Sthira 05:41–10:30 Anandadi: Vardhamana 10:30–05:43 (06.09)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 04:18–04:59 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:43–15:37 |
| Godhuli | 19:13–19:34 |
| Pradosha | 19:13–21:19 |
| Nishitha | 00:07–00:49 (06.09) |
| Amrita Kalam | 04:44–06:11, 01:53–03:21 (06.09) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 12:27–14:09 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 07:23–09:04 |
| Gulika Kalam | 10:46–12:27 |
| Dur Muhurta | 12:00–12:54 |
| Varjyam | 17:05–18:33 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 06:52–19:13
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | average 06:52–19:13 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average 06:52–19:13 |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 06:52–19:13 |
Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Purva-Phalguni until 10:30, Uttara-Phalguni from 10:30; tithi Shukla-pratipat until 18:53, Shukla-dvitya from 18:53; lagna Simha 05:41, Kanya 06:52, Tula 09:52, Vrischika 12:53, Dhanu 15:38, Makara 17:32, Kumbha 18:37
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Purva-Phalguni (until 10:30) — ill health; Uttara-Phalguni (from 10:30) — destruction of all diseases; Wednesday — favour of the authorities.
Cautions:
- The Muhurta Chintamani warns: whoever shaves in Uttara-Phalguni nakshatra 4 times a year puts their life in danger — frequent haircuts in this nakshatra are best avoided.
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Ordinary day · score S = 0
Auspicious and inauspicious factors are balanced: a day for routine matters; important matters are best timed for favourable days.
+1 Anandadi: Sthira 05:41–10:30+1 Yoga Sadhya 05:41–21:36+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious nakshatra 10:30–05:43 (06.09)0 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 18:53–05:43 (06.09)0 Auspicious tithi 18:53–05:43 (06.09)0 Chaturmasya−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 05:41–10:30−3 Samvartaka Yoga 05:41–18:53
| Summary | Ordinary day — pros: Yoga Shubha, Anandadi: Matanga; cons: Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra), Anandadi: Rakshasa |
|---|---|
| Month | Bhadrapada (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Durmukha (No. 30) · Shaka 1878 · Vikram 2013 more |
| Period | Chaturmasya |
At sunrise 05:43
| Tithi | 2Shukla-dvitya (Bhadra, Vidhatr) · until 16:16 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Uttara-Phalguni, pada 4 (fixed, Aryaman (Lord of Hospitality), Sun) · until 08:29 more |
| Yoga | Shubha (“goodness, happiness”, auspicious) · until 18:26 more |
| Karana | Kaulava (movable) · until 16:16 more |
| Vara | Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Kanya (Virgo) |
Changes during the day
| from 08:29 | nakshatra Hasta |
|---|---|
| from 16:16 | tithi Shukla-tritya |
| from 16:16 | karana Taitila |
| from 18:26 | yoga Shukla |
| from 03:12 (07.09) | karana Gara |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 05:04 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 05:43 |
| Noon | 12:28 |
| Sunset | 19:11 |
| End of twilight | 19:49 |
| Moonrise | 08:04 |
| Moonset | 19:10 |
| Day length | 13 h 27 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 10, average — 2, bad — 1
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 08:29 | from 16:16 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Phalguni (05:43–08:29) is good for sowing.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Hasta (08:29–19:11) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Festivals and periods
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 05:43–08:29
Anandadi: Matanga 05:43–08:29 Anandadi: Rakshasa 08:29–05:45 (07.09)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 04:19–05:01 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:00–12:54 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:42–15:35 |
| Godhuli | 19:11–19:32 |
| Pradosha | 19:11–21:18 |
| Nishitha | 00:07–00:49 (07.09) |
| Amrita Kalam | 01:24–02:54 (07.09) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 14:08–15:49 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 05:43–07:24 |
| Gulika Kalam | 09:05–10:46 |
| Dur Muhurta | 10:12–11:06, 15:35–16:29 |
| Varjyam | 16:22–17:53 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: good 06:48–12:49, 17:28–18:33
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | good 06:48–12:49, 17:28–18:33 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails | good 06:48–12:49, 17:28–18:33 |
| Cutting toenails | good 17:28–18:33 |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 06:48–15:34, 17:28–18:33 |
Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni until 08:29, Hasta from 08:29; tithi Shukla-dvitya until 16:16, Shukla-tritya from 16:16; lagna Simha 05:43, Kanya 06:48, Tula 09:48, Vrischika 12:49, Dhanu 15:34, Makara 17:28, Kumbha 18:33
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Uttara-Phalguni (until 08:29) — destruction of all diseases; Hasta (from 08:29) — imparting radiance (to the person); Thursday — success.
Cautions:
- The Muhurta Chintamani warns: whoever shaves in Uttara-Phalguni nakshatra 4 times a year puts their life in danger — frequent haircuts in this nakshatra are best avoided.
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Ordinary day · score S = +2
Auspicious and inauspicious factors are balanced: a day for routine matters; important matters are best timed for favourable days.
+2 Yoga Shubha 05:43–18:26+1 Anandadi: Matanga 05:43–08:29+1 Auspicious nakshatra 05:43–08:29+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 05:43–16:160 Chaturmasya−1 Anandadi: Rakshasa 08:29–05:45 (07.09)−3 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 05:43–08:29
| Summary | Favourable day — Ravi Yoga, Auspicious nakshatra; auspicious time — after 07:02 |
|---|---|
| Month | Bhadrapada (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Durmukha (No. 30) · Shaka 1878 · Vikram 2013 more |
| Period | Chaturmasya |
| Festivals | Hartalika Teej · Chandra Darshan |
At sunrise 05:45
| Tithi | 3Shukla-tritya (Jaya, Vishnu) · until 14:17 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Hasta, pada 4 (light, Savitar (Animating, Awakening), Moon) · until 07:02 more |
| Yoga | Shukla (“bright, pure”, auspicious) · until 15:47 more |
| Karana | Gara (movable) · until 14:17 more |
| Vara | Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Kanya (Virgo) |
Changes during the day
| from 07:02 | nakshatra Chitra |
|---|---|
| from 14:17 | tithi Shukla-chaturti |
| from 14:17 | karana Vanija |
| from 15:47 | yoga Brahma |
| from 01:35 (08.09) | karana Vishti |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 05:07 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 05:45 |
| Noon | 12:27 |
| Sunset | 19:08 |
| End of twilight | 19:46 |
| Moonrise | 09:28 |
| Moonset | 19:31 |
| Day length | 13 h 23 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 10, average — 1, bad — 2
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 07:02 | from 14:17 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Hasta (05:45–07:02) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Chitra (07:02–19:08) 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 16:16 (06.09)–14:17
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Chandra Darshan · Chandra (the Moon)
The first evening after the new moon, when the thin lunar crescent becomes visible. People look at the young Moon, offer it water and pray for well-being; some fast until it appears.
Rule: first visible lunar crescent, 19:08–19:31
on the first evenings the crescent sets almost together with the Sun (northern latitudes) — the day is chosen by the Yallop crescent visibility criterion
Crescent Moon above the horizon after sunset: 19:08–19:31
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Ravi Yoga 07:02–05:47 (08.09)
Anandadi: Amrita 05:45–07:02 Anandadi: Musala 07:02–05:47 (08.09)
- Bhadra in the netherworld: 01:35–13:04 (08.09); Bhadra Mukha 01:41–03:35 (08.09); Bhadra Puchha 11:56–13:04 (08.09)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 04:20–05:03 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:00–12:53 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:40–15:34 |
| Godhuli | 19:08–19:29 |
| Pradosha | 19:08–21:16 |
| Nishitha | 00:06–00:49 (08.09) |
| Amrita Kalam | 00:06–01:39 (08.09) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 10:46–12:27 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 15:47–17:28 |
| Gulika Kalam | 07:25–09:06 |
| Dur Muhurta | 08:26–09:19, 12:53–13:47 |
| Varjyam | 14:47–16:20 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: good 06:44–12:45
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 06:44–12:45 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | good 06:44–12:45 |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 06:44–14:17 |
Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Hasta until 07:02, Chitra from 07:02; tithi Shukla-tritya until 14:17, Shukla-chaturti from 14:17; lagna Simha 05:45, Kanya 06:44, Tula 09:44, Vrischika 12:45, Dhanu 15:30, Makara 17:24, Kumbha 18:29
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Hasta (until 07:02) — imparting radiance (to the person); Chitra (from 07:02) — improvement of well-being; Friday — universal respect.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Shukla-chaturti 14:17–19:08: 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 = +4
Auspicious factors outweigh inauspicious ones: ordinary matters can be started.
Auspicious time begins after 07:02
+2 Ravi Yoga 07:02–05:47 (08.09)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 05:45–07:02+1 Yoga Shukla 05:45–15:47+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 05:45–14:170 Anandadi: Amrita 05:45–07:020 Chaturmasya−1 Rikta tithi 14:17–05:47 (08.09)−1 Anandadi: Musala 07:02–05:47 (08.09)
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 | Favourable day — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Yoga Brahma; auspicious time — after 13:04 |
|---|---|
| Month | Bhadrapada (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Durmukha (No. 30) · Shaka 1878 · Vikram 2013 more |
| Period | Chaturmasya |
| Festivals | Ganesha Chaturthi |
At sunrise 05:47
| Tithi | 4Shukla-chaturti (Rikta, Yama) · until 13:04 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Chitra, pada 4 (soft, Tvashtri (Heavenly Architect) or Vishwakarma (Vastu God), Mars) · until 06:18 more |
| Yoga | Brahma (“Brahma, sacred knowledge”, auspicious) · until 13:45 more |
| Karana | Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 13:04 more |
| Vara | Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Tula (Libra) |
Changes during the day
| from 06:18 | nakshatra Swati |
|---|---|
| from 13:04 | tithi Shukla-panchami |
| from 13:04 | karana Bava |
| from 13:45 | yoga Indra |
| from 00:46 (09.09) | karana Balava |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 05:09 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 05:47 |
| Noon | 12:27 |
| Sunset | 19:06 |
| End of twilight | 19:44 |
| Moonrise | 10:49 |
| Moonset | 19:55 |
| Day length | 13 h 18 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 06:18 | from 13:04 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Chitra (05:47–06:18) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Swati (06:18–19:06) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
- Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 05:47–13:04: 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), 11:06–13:04
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Do not look at the Moon: 10:49–13:04
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Ravi Yoga 05:47–06:18 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:47–13:04 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 06:18–05:49 (09.09) Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 06:18–05:49 (09.09)
Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 13:04–05:49 (09.09)
Anandadi: Siddhi 06:18–05:49 (09.09) Anandadi: Kana 05:47–06:18
- Bhadra in the netherworld: 01:35–13:04; Bhadra Mukha 01:41–03:35; Bhadra Puchha 11:56–13:04
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 04:22–05:04 |
|---|---|
| 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 | 21:32–23:09 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 09:07–10:46 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 14:06–15:46 |
| Gulika Kalam | 05:47–07:27 |
| Dur Muhurta | 05:47–06:40, 06:40–07:33 |
| Varjyam | 11:55–13:31 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 13:04–19:06
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | average 13:04–19:06 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average 13:04–19:06 |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 06:40–19:06 |
Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Chitra until 06:18, Swati from 06:18; tithi Shukla-chaturti until 13:04, Shukla-panchami from 13:04; lagna Simha 05:47, Kanya 06:40, Tula 09:40, Vrischika 12:41, Dhanu 15:26, Makara 17:20, Kumbha 18:25
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Chitra (until 06:18) — improvement of well-being; Swati (from 06:18) — 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 05:47–13:04: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Favourable day · score S = +4
Auspicious factors outweigh inauspicious ones: ordinary matters can be started.
Auspicious time begins after 13:04
+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 06:18–05:49 (09.09)+2 Yoga Brahma 05:47–13:45+1 Anandadi: Siddhi 06:18–05:49 (09.09)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 05:47–06:18+1 Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 06:18–05:49 (09.09)0 Auspicious tithi 13:04–05:49 (09.09)0 Ravi Yoga 05:47–06:180 Anandadi: Kana 05:47–06:18 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Chaturmasya0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 13:04–05:49 (09.09) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:47–13:04 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−2 Rikta tithi 05:47–13:04−2 Vishti (Bhadra) 05:47–13:04
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Avoid starting important matters — Vaidhriti, Anandadi: Lumbaka |
|---|---|
| Month | Bhadrapada (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Durmukha (No. 30) · Shaka 1878 · Vikram 2013 more |
| Period | Chaturmasya |
| Festivals | Rishi Panchami · Skanda Shashti |
At sunrise 05:49
| Tithi | 5Shukla-panchami (Purna, Soma) · until 12:40 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Swati, pada 4 (movable, Waiu (Wind), Rahu) · until 06:22 more |
| Yoga | Indra (“Indra, lord”, auspicious) · until 12:23 more |
| Karana | Balava (movable) · until 12:40 more |
| Vara | Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Tula (Libra) |
Changes during the day
| from 06:22 | nakshatra Vishakha |
|---|---|
| from 12:23 | yoga Vaidhriti |
| from 12:40 | tithi Shukla-shashti |
| from 12:40 | karana Kaulava |
| from 00:47 (10.09) | karana Taitila |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 05:11 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 05:49 |
| Noon | 12:26 |
| Sunset | 19:03 |
| End of twilight | 19:41 |
| Moonrise | 12:05 |
| Moonset | 20:25 |
| Day length | 13 h 14 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 1, average — 10, bad — 2
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 06:22 | from 12:40 |
|---|
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, Swati (05:49–06:22) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Vishakha (06:22–19:03) 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), 11:06–12:40
the tithi covers the decisive time on both days — the day with greater coverage is chosen
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, 12:40–05:51 (10.09)
the tithi begins between sunrise and sunset
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Ravi Yoga 06:22–05:51 (10.09)
Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 12:40–05:51 (10.09)
Anandadi: Lumbaka 05:49–06:22 Anandadi: Utpata 06:22–05:51 (10.09)
- Gandanta (tithi): 12:16–13:05
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 04:23–05:06 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 11:59–12:52 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:38–15:31 |
| Godhuli | 19:03–19:25 |
| Pradosha | 19:03–21:13 |
| Nishitha | 00:05–00:48 (10.09) |
| Amrita Kalam | 22:08–23:48 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 17:24–19:03 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 12:26–14:05 |
| Gulika Kalam | 15:44–17:24 |
| Dur Muhurta | 17:17–18:10 |
| Varjyam | 12:10–13:50 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 05:49–06:22, 06:36–12:23
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | average 05:49–06:22, 06:36–12:23 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average 05:49–06:22, 06:36–12:23 |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 05:49–06:22, 06:36–12:40 |
Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Swati until 06:22, Vishakha from 06:22; tithi Shukla-panchami until 12:40, Shukla-shashti from 12:40; lagna Simha 05:49, Kanya 06:36, Tula 09:36, Vrischika 12:37, Dhanu 15:22, Makara 17:16, Kumbha 18:21
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Swati (until 06:22) — relief from all suffering; Vishakha (from 06:22) — 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 12:23–19:03: auspicious undertakings, including haircuts, are avoided during this yoga (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Avoid starting important matters · score S = +3
There is a mild prohibition (Amavasya, Krishna Chaturdashi, Bhadra on earth, Vyatipata, Vaidhriti, kshaya tithi, Sankranti, Ashubha Yoga) or the total score is -3 or lower: the day is unfavourable for important new matters, but suitable for fasting, prayer and everyday work.
Avoid starting important matters: Vaidhriti
+2 Yoga Indra 05:49–12:23+2 Ravi Yoga 06:22–05:51 (10.09)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 05:49–06:22+1 Auspicious tithi 05:49–12:400 Anandadi: Utpata 06:22–05:51 (10.09) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Chaturmasya0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 12:40–05:51 (10.09) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Anandadi: Lumbaka 05:49–06:22−3 Vaidhriti 12:23–05:51 (10.09)
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Best day — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Anandadi: Manasa; auspicious time — after 11:40 |
|---|---|
| Month | Bhadrapada (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Durmukha (No. 30) · Shaka 1878 · Vikram 2013 more |
| Period | Chaturmasya |
At sunrise 05:51
| Tithi | 6Shukla-shashti (Nanda, Kartikeya) · until 13:07 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Vishakha, pada 4 (mixed, Indra and Agni, Jupiter) · until 07:16 more |
| Yoga | Vaidhriti (“without support, discord”, inauspicious) · until 11:40 more |
| Karana | Taitila (movable) · until 13:07 more |
| Vara | Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Vrischika (Scorpio) |
Changes during the day
| from 07:16 | nakshatra Anuradha |
|---|---|
| from 11:40 | yoga Vishkambha |
| from 13:07 | tithi Shukla-saptami |
| from 13:07 | karana Gara |
| from 01:38 (11.09) | karana Vanija |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 05:13 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 05:51 |
| Noon | 12:26 |
| Sunset | 19:00 |
| End of twilight | 19:38 |
| Moonrise | 13:14 |
| Moonset | 21:01 |
| Day length | 13 h 09 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 3, average — 10, bad — 0
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 07:16 | from 13:07 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Vishakha (05:51–07:16) is good for sowing, for root crops.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Anuradha (07:16–19:00) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Festivals and periods
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Ravi Yoga 05:51–07:16 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 07:16–05:53 (11.09)
Yamaghanta 05:51–07:16 Hutashana Yoga 05:51–13:07 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:51–13:07 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 13:07–05:53 (11.09)
Anandadi: Mitra 05:51–07:16 Anandadi: Manasa 07:16–05:53 (11.09)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 04:24–05:07 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 11:59–12:52 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:37–15:30 |
| Godhuli | 19:00–19:22 |
| Pradosha | 19:00–21:11 |
| Nishitha | 00:05–00:48 (11.09) |
| Amrita Kalam | 21:49–23:31 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 07:29–09:08 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 10:47–12:26 |
| Gulika Kalam | 14:04–15:43 |
| Dur Muhurta | 12:52–13:44, 15:30–16:22 |
| Varjyam | 11:32–13:15 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 11:40–12:33, 13:07–19:00
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | average 11:40–12:33, 13:07–19:00 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average 11:40–12:33, 13:07–19:00 |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 07:16–15:18, 17:12–18:17 |
Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Vishakha until 07:16, Anuradha from 07:16; tithi Shukla-shashti until 13:07, Shukla-saptami from 13:07; lagna Simha 05:51, Kanya 06:32, Tula 09:32, Vrischika 12:33, Dhanu 15:18, Makara 17:12, Kumbha 18:17
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Vishakha (until 07:16) — loss of money; Anuradha (from 07:16) — 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.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Vaidhriti 05:51–11:40: auspicious undertakings, including haircuts, are avoided during this yoga (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Cautions:
- The Muhurta Chintamani warns: whoever shaves in Anuradha nakshatra 3 times a year puts their life in danger — frequent haircuts in this nakshatra are best avoided.
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Best day · score S = +5
The total of auspicious factors is high and there are no prohibitions: suitable for important undertakings.
Auspicious time begins after 11:40
+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 07:16–05:53 (11.09)+1 Anandadi: Manasa 07:16–05:53 (11.09)+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious nakshatra 07:16–05:53 (11.09)0 Auspicious tithi 13:07–05:53 (11.09)0 Ravi Yoga 05:51–07:160 Chaturmasya0 Hutashana Yoga 05:51–13:07 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 13:07–05:53 (11.09) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:51–13:07 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Yamaghanta 05:51–07:16 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Vaidhriti 05:51–11:40
| Summary | Avoid starting important matters — Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Hutashana Yoga |
|---|---|
| Month | Bhadrapada (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Durmukha (No. 30) · Shaka 1878 · Vikram 2013 more |
| Period | Chaturmasya |
At sunrise 05:53
| Tithi | 7Shukla-saptami (Bhadra, Indra) · until 14:21 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Anuradha, pada 4 (soft, Mitra (Friend), Saturn) · until 08:56 more |
| Yoga | Vishkambha (“prop, bolt”, inauspicious) · until 11:34 more |
| Karana | Vanija (movable) · until 14:21 more |
| Vara | Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Vrischika (Scorpio) |
Changes during the day
| from 08:56 | nakshatra Jyestha |
|---|---|
| from 11:34 | yoga Priti |
| from 14:21 | tithi Shukla-ashtami |
| from 14:21 | karana Vishti |
| from 03:12 (12.09) | karana Bava |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 05:15 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 05:53 |
| Noon | 12:26 |
| Sunset | 18:58 |
| End of twilight | 19:35 |
| Moonrise | 14:14 |
| Moonset | 21:46 |
| Day length | 13 h 05 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 2, average — 11, bad — 0
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 08:56 | from 14:21 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Anuradha (05:53–08:56) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Jyestha (08:56–18:58) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
- Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 14:21–18:58: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Festivals and periods
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 14:21–05:55 (12.09)
Hutashana Yoga 05:53–14:21 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:53–14:21
Anandadi: Vajra 05:53–08:56 Anandadi: Mudgara 08:56–05:55 (12.09)
- Bhadra in heaven: 14:21–03:12 (12.09); Bhadra Puchha 16:17–17:34; Bhadra Mukha 17:34–19:44
- Gandanta (nakshatra): 04:37–17:55 (12.09)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 04:26–05:09 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 11:59–12:51 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:36–15:28 |
| Godhuli | 18:58–19:20 |
| Pradosha | 18:58–21:09 |
| Nishitha | 00:04–00:48 (12.09) |
| Amrita Kalam | 01:36–03:22 (12.09) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 15:41–17:20 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 09:09–10:47 |
| Gulika Kalam | 12:25–14:03 |
| Dur Muhurta | 08:30–09:22, 23:20–00:04 (12.09) |
| Varjyam | 15:05–16:50 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 06:28–12:30
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | average 06:28–12:30 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average 06:28–12:30 |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 05:53–14:21 |
Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Anuradha until 08:56, Jyestha from 08:56; tithi Shukla-saptami until 14:21, Shukla-ashtami from 14:21; lagna Simha 05:53, Kanya 06:28, Tula 09:28, Vrischika 12:30, Dhanu 15:15, Makara 17:08, Kumbha 18:13
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Anuradha (until 08:56) — loss of money. In general Anuradha is favourable, but not for the very first shaving, cutting or trimming of hair (“vapanam”); Jyestha (from 08:56) — loss (reduction) of landed property (real estate); Tuesday — harm to longevity.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Shukla-ashtami 14:21–18:58: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Cautions:
- The Muhurta Chintamani warns: whoever shaves in Anuradha nakshatra 3 times a year puts their life in danger — frequent haircuts in this nakshatra are best avoided.
- Jyeshtha: favourable for shaving according to the Muhurta Chintamani and B. V. Raman (the rating above follows the Kalaprakashika, where it is avoided).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Avoid starting important matters · score S = −4
There is a mild prohibition (Amavasya, Krishna Chaturdashi, Bhadra on earth, Vyatipata, Vaidhriti, kshaya tithi, Sankranti, Ashubha Yoga) or the total score is -3 or lower: the day is unfavourable for important new matters, but suitable for fasting, prayer and everyday work.
+1 Auspicious nakshatra 05:53–08:56+1 Auspicious tithi 05:53–14:21+1 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 14:21–05:55 (12.09)+1 Yoga Priti 11:34–05:55 (12.09)0 Chaturmasya0 Ashtami 14:21–05:55 (12.09)−1 Vishti (Bhadra) 14:21–03:12 (12.09)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 08:56–05:55 (12.09)−1 Anandadi: Vajra 05:53–08:56−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−2 Hutashana Yoga 05:53–14:21−2 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:53–14:21
| Summary | Ordinary day — pros: Ravi Yoga, Anandadi: Dhwaja; cons: Fierce or sharp nakshatra, Gandanta |
|---|---|
| Month | Bhadrapada (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Durmukha (No. 30) · Shaka 1878 · Vikram 2013 more |
| Period | Chaturmasya |
| Festivals | Radha Ashtami · Masik Durgashtami |
At sunrise 05:55
| Tithi | 8Shukla-ashtami (Jaya, Vasus) · until 16:12 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Jyestha, pada 4 (sharp, Indra (Leader of the Gods), Mercury) · until 11:15 more Gandamula |
| Yoga | Priti (“love, affection”, auspicious) · until 11:58 more |
| Karana | Bava (movable) · until 16:12 more |
| Vara | Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Vrischika (Scorpio) |
Changes during the day
| from 11:15 | nakshatra Mula |
|---|---|
| from 11:58 | yoga Ayushman |
| from 16:12 | tithi Shukla-navami |
| from 16:12 | karana Balava |
| from 05:19 (13.09) | karana Kaulava |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 05:17 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 05:55 |
| Noon | 12:25 |
| Sunset | 18:55 |
| End of twilight | 19:33 |
| Moonrise | 15:04 |
| Moonset | 22:38 |
| Day length | 13 h 00 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 1, average — 10, bad — 2
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 16:12 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Jyestha (05:55–11:15) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Mula (11:15–18:55) is good for sowing, 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), 11:07–13:43
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Masik Durgashtami · Durga
The monthly Ashtami of Durga — the eighth day of the waxing Moon. Devotees fast and perform Durga Puja for protection and strength.
Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 14:21 (11.09)–16:12
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Ravi Yoga 11:15–20:50
Hutashana Yoga 05:55–16:12 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:55–16:12 Yamaghanta 11:15–05:56 (13.09) Krakacha Yoga 16:12–05:56 (13.09)
Anandadi: Dhwaja 11:15–05:56 (13.09) Anandadi: Dhwanksha 05:55–11:15
- Gandanta (nakshatra): 04:37–17:55
- Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Jyestha
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 04:27–05:11 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:35–15:27 |
| Godhuli | 18:55–19:17 |
| Pradosha | 18:55–21:07 |
| Nishitha | 00:04–00:48 (13.09) |
| Amrita Kalam | none on this day |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 12:25–14:02 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 07:32–09:10 |
| Gulika Kalam | 10:47–12:25 |
| Dur Muhurta | 11:59–12:51 |
| Varjyam | none on this day |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | no suitable window — see the prohibitions below |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | no suitable window — see the prohibitions below |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 06:24–15:11, 17:04–18:10 |
Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Jyestha until 11:15, Mula from 11:15; tithi Shukla-ashtami until 16:12, Shukla-navami from 16:12; lagna Simha 05:55, Kanya 06:24, Tula 09:24, Vrischika 12:26, Dhanu 15:11, Makara 17:04, Kumbha 18:10, Mina 18:54
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Jyestha (until 11:15) — loss (reduction) of landed property (real estate); Mula (from 11:15) — 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 05:55–16:12: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
- Shukla-navami 16:12–18:55: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
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
Ordinary day · score S = 0
Auspicious and inauspicious factors are balanced: a day for routine matters; important matters are best timed for favourable days.
+2 Ravi Yoga 11:15–20:50+1 Anandadi: Dhwaja 11:15–05:56 (13.09)+1 Yoga Priti 05:55–11:58+1 Auspicious weekday0 Chaturmasya0 Hutashana Yoga 05:55–16:12 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:55–16:12 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Yamaghanta 11:15–05:56 (13.09) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Krakacha Yoga 16:12–05:56 (13.09)−1 Ashtami 05:55–16:12−1 Anandadi: Dhwanksha 05:55–11:15−1 Gandanta 05:55–17:55−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 05:55–11:15
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Avoid starting important matters — Rikta tithi, Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) |
|---|---|
| Month | Bhadrapada (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Durmukha (No. 30) · Shaka 1878 · Vikram 2013 more |
| Period | Chaturmasya |
At sunrise 05:56
| Tithi | 9Shukla-navami (Rikta, Serpent (Naga)) · until 18:30 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Mula, pada 3 (sharp, Nirriti (Goddess of Destruction or Alakshmi), Ketu) · until 14:02 more Gandamula |
| Yoga | Ayushman (“long-lived”, auspicious) · until 12:44 more |
| Karana | Kaulava (movable) · until 18:30 more |
| Vara | Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Dhanu (Sagittarius) |
Changes during the day
| from 12:44 | yoga Saubhagya |
|---|---|
| from 14:02 | nakshatra Purva-Ashadha |
| from 18:30 | tithi Shukla-dashami |
| from 18:30 | karana Taitila |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 05:19 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 05:56 |
| Noon | 12:25 |
| Sunset | 18:53 |
| End of twilight | 19:30 |
| Moonrise | 15:43 |
| Moonset | 23:38 |
| Day length | 12 h 56 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 0, average — 6, bad — 7
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 14:02 | from 18:30 |
|---|
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, Mula (05:56–14:02) is good for sowing, for root crops.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Ashadha (14:02–18:53) is good for root crops.
Festivals and periods
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Ravi Yoga 14:02–05:58 (14.09) Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 18:30–05:58 (14.09)
Hutashana Yoga 05:56–18:30 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:56–18:30
Anandadi: Prajapati 14:02–05:58 (14.09) Anandadi: Dhumra 05:56–14:02
- Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Mula
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 | 06:53–08:41 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 14:01–15:38 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 05:56–07:33 |
| Gulika Kalam | 09:10–10:47 |
| Dur Muhurta | 10:15–11:07, 15:26–16:17 |
| Varjyam | 12:15–14:02, 00:50–02:38 (14.09) |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 18:30–18:53
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 18:30–18:53 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average 18:30–18:53 |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 06:20–18:50 |
Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Mula until 14:02, Purva-Ashadha from 14:02; tithi Shukla-navami until 18:30, Shukla-dashami from 18:30; lagna Simha 05:56, Kanya 06:20, Tula 09:20, Vrischika 12:22, Dhanu 15:07, Makara 17:00, Kumbha 18:06, Mina 18:50
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Mula (until 14:02) — ruin of the family; Purva-Ashadha (from 14:02) — ruin of the family; Thursday — success.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Shukla-navami 05:56–18:30: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Avoid starting important matters · score S = −5
There is a mild prohibition (Amavasya, Krishna Chaturdashi, Bhadra on earth, Vyatipata, Vaidhriti, kshaya tithi, Sankranti, Ashubha Yoga) or the total score is -3 or lower: the day is unfavourable for important new matters, but suitable for fasting, prayer and everyday work.
+1 Yoga Ayushman 05:56–12:44+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Ravi Yoga 14:02–05:58 (14.09)0 Anandadi: Prajapati 14:02–05:58 (14.09)0 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 18:30–05:58 (14.09)0 Auspicious tithi 18:30–05:58 (14.09)0 Chaturmasya0 Surya Dagdha tithi 18:30–05:58 (14.09)−1 Anandadi: Dhumra 05:56–14:02−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 05:56–14:02−2 Hutashana Yoga 05:56–18:30−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:56–18:30−2 Rikta tithi 05:56–18:30
| Summary | Favourable day — Ravi Yoga, Anandadi: Vardhamana; auspicious time — after 17:02 |
|---|---|
| Month | Bhadrapada (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Durmukha (No. 30) · Shaka 1878 · Vikram 2013 more |
| Period | Chaturmasya |
At sunrise 05:58
| Tithi | 10Shukla-dashami (Purna, Dharma) · until 21:00 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Purva-Ashadha, pada 3 (fierce, Varuna, Venus) · until 17:02 more |
| Yoga | Saubhagya (“good fortune, marital happiness”, auspicious) · until 13:40 more |
| Karana | Taitila (movable) · until 07:44 more |
| Vara | Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Dhanu (Sagittarius) |
Changes during the day
| from 07:44 | karana Gara |
|---|---|
| from 13:40 | yoga Shobhana |
| from 17:02 | nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha |
| from 21:00 | tithi Shukla-ekadashi |
| from 21:00 | karana Vanija |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 05:21 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 05:58 |
| Noon | 12:25 |
| Sunset | 18:50 |
| End of twilight | 19:27 |
| Moonrise | 16:15 |
| Moonset | none |
| Day length | 12 h 51 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 17:02 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Ashadha (05:58–17:02) is good for root crops.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Ashadha (17:02–18:50) is good for sowing.
Festivals and periods
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Ravi Yoga all day Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 21:00–06:00 (15.09)
Hutashana Yoga 05:58–21:00
Anandadi: Vardhamana 05:58–17:02 Anandadi: Ananda 17:02–06:00 (15.09)
- Gandanta (tithi): 20:34–21:27
- Surya Dagdha tithi: Shukla-dashami
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 04:30–05:14 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 11:58–12:50 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:33–15:24 |
| Godhuli | 18:50–19:12 |
| Pradosha | 18:50–21:04 |
| Nishitha | 00:03–00:47 (15.09) |
| Amrita Kalam | 11:38–13:26 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 10:48–12:24 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 15:37–17:13 |
| Gulika Kalam | 07:35–09:11 |
| Dur Muhurta | 08:33–09:24, 12:50–13:41 |
| Varjyam | 02:02–03:50 (15.09) |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: good 17:02–18:02
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | good 17:02–18:02 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | good 17:02–18:02 |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 06:16–15:03, 16:56–18:02 |
Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Purva-Ashadha until 17:02, Uttara-Ashadha from 17:02; tithi Shukla-dashami; lagna Simha 05:58, Kanya 06:16, Tula 09:16, Vrischika 12:18, Dhanu 15:03, Makara 16:56, Kumbha 18:02, Mina 18:46
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Purva-Ashadha (until 17:02) — ruin of the family; Uttara-Ashadha (from 17:02) — improved health; 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 begins after 17:02
+2 Ravi Yoga all day+1 Anandadi: Vardhamana 05:58–17:02+1 Yoga Saubhagya 05:58–13:40+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 05:58–21:000 Auspicious nakshatra 17:02–06:00 (15.09)0 Chaturmasya0 Hutashana Yoga 05:58–21:00 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Surya Dagdha tithi 05:58–21:00−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 05:58–17:02
| Summary | Ordinary day — pros: Ravi Yoga, Auspicious nakshatra; cons: Vishti (Bhadra), Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn) |
|---|---|
| Month | Bhadrapada (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Durmukha (No. 30) · Shaka 1878 · Vikram 2013 more |
| Period | Chaturmasya |
| Festivals | Parivartini Ekadashi (Parsva, Vamana) |
At sunrise 06:00
| Tithi | 11Shukla-ekadashi (Nanda, Rudra) · until 23:28 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Uttara-Ashadha, pada 2 (fixed, Vishva-Deva (All Gods), Sun) · until 20:03 more |
| Yoga | Shobhana (“splendid, beautiful”, auspicious) · until 14:39 more |
| Karana | Vanija (movable) · until 10:15 more |
| Vara | Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Makara (Capricorn) |
Changes during the day
| from 10:15 | karana Vishti |
|---|---|
| from 14:39 | yoga Atiganda |
| from 20:03 | nakshatra Shravana |
| from 23:28 | tithi Shukla-dvadashi |
| from 23:28 | karana Bava |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 05:23 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 06:00 |
| Noon | 12:24 |
| Sunset | 18:47 |
| End of twilight | 19:25 |
| Moonrise | 16:40 |
| Moonset | 00:43 |
| Day length | 12 h 46 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 7, average — 6, bad — 0
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Ashadha (06:00–18:47) is good for sowing.
- Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 10:15–18:47: 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 21:00 (14.09)–23:28
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Parana (breaking the fast): 06:02–08:35 (16.09)
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Ravi Yoga 06:00–20:03 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 20:03–06:02 (16.09)
Hutashana Yoga 06:00–23:28
Anandadi: Chara 13:18–21:51 Anandadi: Sthira 21:51–06:02 (16.09) Anandadi: Rakshasa 06:00–13:18
- Bhadra in the netherworld: 10:15–23:28; Bhadra Puchha 15:32–16:51; Bhadra Mukha 16:51–19:04
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 04:31–05:16 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 11:58–12:49 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:32–15:23 |
| Godhuli | 18:47–19:10 |
| Pradosha | 18:47–21:02 |
| Nishitha | 00:02–00:47 (16.09) |
| Amrita Kalam | 12:51–14:39 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 09:12–10:48 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 14:00–15:36 |
| Gulika Kalam | 06:00–07:36 |
| Dur Muhurta | 06:00–06:51, 06:51–07:43 |
| Varjyam | 00:31–02:18 (16.09) |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average throughout the daytime
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | average throughout the daytime |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails | average 06:12–12:14, 16:52–17:58 |
| Cutting toenails | average throughout the daytime |
| Bathing, washing hair | average throughout the daytime |
Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha; tithi Shukla-ekadashi; lagna Simha 06:00, Kanya 06:12, Tula 09:13, Vrischika 12:14, Dhanu 14:59, Makara 16:52, Kumbha 17:58, Mina 18:42
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Uttara-Ashadha — improved health; Saturday — decline of physical strength.
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 06:00–20:03+1 Auspicious nakshatra 06:00–20:03+1 Yoga Shobhana 06:00–14:39+1 Auspicious tithi 06:00–23:280 Anandadi: Chara 13:18–21:510 Chaturmasya0 Hutashana Yoga 06:00–23:28 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Yoga Atiganda 14:39–17:08−1 Anandadi: Rakshasa 06:00–13:18−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−2 Vishti (Bhadra) 10:15–23:28
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Unfavourable day — many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower), Sankranti day |
|---|---|
| Month | Bhadrapada (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Durmukha (No. 30) · Shaka 1878 · Vikram 2013 more |
| Period | Chaturmasya |
| Festivals | Kanya Sankranti (Vishwakarma Puja) · Vamana Jayanti |
At sunrise 06:02
| Tithi | 12Shukla-dvadashi (Bhadra, Sun (Ravi)) · until 01:45 (17.09) more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Shravana, pada 2 (movable, Shri Vishnu, Moon) · until 22:53 more |
| Yoga | Atiganda (“great danger”, inauspicious) · until 15:30 more |
| Karana | Bava (movable) · until 12:39 more |
| Vara | Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Makara (Capricorn) |
Changes during the day
| from 12:39 | karana Balava |
|---|---|
| from 15:30 | yoga Sukarma |
| from 22:53 | nakshatra Dhanishtha |
| from 01:45 (17.09) | tithi Shukla-triodashi |
| from 01:45 (17.09) | karana Kaulava |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 05:25 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 06:02 |
| Noon | 12:24 |
| Sunset | 18:45 |
| End of twilight | 19:22 |
| Moonrise | 17:00 |
| Moonset | 01:50 |
| Day length | 12 h 42 min |
Sky
| Kanya Sankranti | 06:56 — the Sun enters Kanya (Virgo) |
|---|
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 3, average — 8, bad — 2
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise |
|---|
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 (06:02–18:45) is good for sowing.
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, 06:56–13:20
on the day the Sun enters the sign
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 23:28 (15.09)–01:45 (17.09)
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Dwipushkar Yoga 22:53–01:45 (17.09)
Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:02–01:45 (17.09) Hutashana Yoga 06:02–01:45 (17.09) Krakacha Yoga 06:02–01:45 (17.09)
Anandadi: Matanga 22:53–06:04 (17.09) Anandadi: Gada 06:02–22:53
Dwipushkar Yoga: The same combination of weekday (Sun, Tue or Sat) and Bhadra tithi (2, 7 or 12), but with the nakshatra Mrigashirsha, Chitra or Dhanishtha. The result repeats twice: good for acquisitions, bad for losses, loans and funerals.
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 04:32–05:17 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 11:58–12:49 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:30–15:21 |
| Godhuli | 18:45–19:07 |
| Pradosha | 18:45–21:01 |
| Nishitha | 00:02–00:47 (17.09) |
| Amrita Kalam | 11:15–13:02 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 17:09–18:45 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 12:23–13:59 |
| Gulika Kalam | 15:34–17:09 |
| Dur Muhurta | 17:03–17:54 |
| Varjyam | 03:18–05:04 (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 06:08–14:55, 16:49–17:54 |
Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Shravana; tithi Shukla-dvadashi; lagna Simha 06:02, Kanya 06:08, Tula 09:09, Vrischika 12:10, Dhanu 14:55, Makara 16:49, Kumbha 17:54, Mina 18:38
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Shravana — bodily development (physical growth); Sunday — physical well-being.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Sankranti at 06:56 — a Parva day: no haircuts or shaving on this day (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: Sankranti day
+1 Auspicious nakshatra 06:02–22:530 Yoga Sukarma 15:30–06:04 (17.09)0 Chaturmasya0 Dwipushkar Yoga 22:53–01:45 (17.09)−1 Anandadi: Gada 06:02–22:53−1 Sankranti day−2 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:02–01:45 (17.09)−2 Hutashana Yoga 06:02–01:45 (17.09)−3 Krakacha Yoga 06:02–01:45 (17.09)
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 12:11 |
|---|---|
| Month | Bhadrapada (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Durmukha (No. 30) · Shaka 1878 · Vikram 2013 more |
| Period | Chaturmasya |
| Festivals | Soma Pradosha |
At sunrise 06:04
| Tithi | 13Shukla-triodashi (Jaya, God of Love) · until 03:41 (18.09) more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Dhanishtha, pada 2 (movable, Vasu (kind) - 8 phenomena of nature, assistants of Indra, Mars) · until 01:24 (18.09) more |
| Yoga | Sukarma (“good deed”, auspicious) · until 16:08 more |
| Karana | Kaulava (movable) · until 14:45 more |
| Vara | Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Kanya (Virgo), Moon: Makara (Capricorn) |
Changes during the day
| from 14:45 | karana Taitila |
|---|---|
| from 16:08 | yoga Dhriti |
| from 01:24 (18.09) | nakshatra Shatabhisha |
| from 03:41 (18.09) | tithi Shukla-chaturdashi |
| from 03:41 (18.09) | karana Gara |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 05:27 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 06:04 |
| Noon | 12:24 |
| Sunset | 18:42 |
| End of twilight | 19:19 |
| Moonrise | 17:18 |
| Moonset | 02:59 |
| Day length | 12 h 37 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 |
|---|
Festivals and periods
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, 18:42–20:59
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 06:04–01:24 (18.09) Ravi Yoga 01:24–06:06 (18.09)
Anandadi: Shubha 06:04–01:24 (18.09) Anandadi: Amrita 01:24–06:06 (18.09)
- Raja Panchaka: 12:11–07:32 (22.09)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 04:34–05:19 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 11:58–12:48 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:29–15:20 |
| Godhuli | 18:42–19:05 |
| Pradosha | 18:42–20:59 |
| Nishitha | 00:01–00:47 (18.09) |
| Amrita Kalam | 13:54–15:41 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 07:39–09:14 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 10:48–12:23 |
| Gulika Kalam | 13:58–15:33 |
| Dur Muhurta | 12:48–13:39, 15:20–16:10 |
| Varjyam | none on this day |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: good 06:04–12:06, 16:45–17:50
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 06:04–12:06, 16:45–17:50 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails | average throughout the daytime |
| Cutting toenails | good 06:04–12:06, 16:45–17:50 |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 06:04–14:51, 16:45–17:50 |
Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Dhanishtha; tithi Shukla-triodashi; lagna Kanya 06:04, Tula 09:05, Vrischika 12:06, Dhanu 14:51, Makara 16:45, Kumbha 17:50, Mina 18:34
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Dhanishtha — longevity (increased vitality); 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 12:11
+1 Anandadi: Shubha 06:04–01:24 (18.09)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 06:04–01:24 (18.09)+1 Yoga Sukarma 06:04–16:08+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 06:04–03:41 (18.09)+1 Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 06:04–01:24 (18.09)0 Chaturmasya−1 Panchaka 12:11–06:06 (18.09)
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Ordinary day — pros: Ravi Yoga, Auspicious nakshatra; cons: Rikta tithi, Panchaka |
|---|---|
| Month | Bhadrapada (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Durmukha (No. 30) · Shaka 1878 · Vikram 2013 more |
| Period | Chaturmasya |
| Festivals | Ananta Chaturdashi |
At sunrise 06:06
| Tithi | 14Shukla-chaturdashi (Rikta, Kali) · until 05:12 (19.09) more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Shatabhisha, pada 1 (movable, Varuna, Rahu) · until 03:32 (19.09) more |
| Yoga | Dhriti (“steadfastness, firmness”, auspicious) · until 16:28 more |
| Karana | Gara (movable) · until 16:30 more |
| Vara | Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Kanya (Virgo), Moon: Kumbha (Aquarius) |
Changes during the day
| from 16:28 | yoga Shula |
|---|---|
| from 16:30 | karana Vanija |
| from 03:32 (19.09) | nakshatra Purva-Bhadra |
| from 05:12 (19.09) | tithi Purnima |
| from 05:12 (19.09) | karana Vishti |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 05:29 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 06:06 |
| Noon | 12:23 |
| Sunset | 18:39 |
| End of twilight | 19:16 |
| Moonrise | 17:34 |
| Moonset | 04:10 |
| Day length | 12 h 33 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 1, average — 4, bad — 8
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise |
|---|
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 (06:06–18:39) is good for sowing.
- Shukla-chaturdashi 06:06–18:39: 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 03:41–05:12 (19.09)
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Ravi Yoga 06:06–03:32 (19.09)
Anandadi: Mrityu 06:06–03:32 (19.09) Anandadi: Kana 03:32–06:08 (19.09)
- Bhadra on earth: 05:12–17:49 (19.09); Bhadra Puchha 13:22–14:37 (19.09); Bhadra Mukha 14:37–16:43 (19.09)
- Raja Panchaka: 12:11 (17.09)–07:32 (22.09)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 04:35–05:21 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 11:58–12:48 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:28–15:18 |
| Godhuli | 18:39–19:02 |
| Pradosha | 18:39–20:57 |
| Nishitha | 00:01–00:47 (19.09) |
| Amrita Kalam | 19:42–21:26 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 15:31–17:05 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 09:14–10:49 |
| Gulika Kalam | 12:23–13:57 |
| Dur Muhurta | 08:37–09:27, 23:15–00:01 (19.09) |
| Varjyam | 09:15–10:59 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | no suitable window — see the prohibitions below |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | no suitable window — see the prohibitions below |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 06:06–14:47, 16:41–17:46 |
Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Shatabhisha; tithi Shukla-chaturdashi; lagna Kanya 06:06, Tula 09:01, Vrischika 12:02, Dhanu 14:47, Makara 16:41, Kumbha 17:46, Mina 18:30
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:
- Shukla-chaturdashi 06:06–18:39: 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
Ordinary day · score S = 0
Auspicious and inauspicious factors are balanced: a day for routine matters; important matters are best timed for favourable days.
+2 Ravi Yoga 06:06–03:32 (19.09)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 06:06–03:32 (19.09)+1 Yoga Dhriti 06:06–16:280 Anandadi: Mrityu 06:06–03:32 (19.09) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Chaturmasya0 Yoga Shula 16:28–18:28−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Panchaka all day−2 Rikta tithi 06:06–05:12 (19.09)
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Avoid starting important matters — Bhadra on earth, Tryahasparsha Pitru Paksha: weddings, major purchases and new undertakings are traditionally postponed. |
|---|---|
| Month | Bhadrapada (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Durmukha (No. 30) · Shaka 1878 · Vikram 2013 more |
| Period | Pitru Paksha · Chaturmasya; shraddha for those who departed on tithi Purnima |
| Festivals | Purnima Shraddha (start of Pitru Paksha) · Bhadrapada Purnima |
At sunrise 06:08
| Tithi | 15Purnima (Purna, Vishvedevas) · until 06:19 (20.09) more the tithi will also last until tomorrow’s sunrise (tryahasparsha) |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Purva-Bhadra, pada 1 (fierce, Aja Ekapad - sunbeam or lightning strike, Jupiter) · until 05:16 (20.09) more |
| Yoga | Shula (“spear, sharp pain”, inauspicious) · until 16:29 more |
| Karana | Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 17:49 more |
| Vara | Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Kanya (Virgo), Moon: Kumbha (Aquarius) |
Changes during the day
| from 16:29 | yoga Ganda |
|---|---|
| from 17:49 | karana Bava |
| from 05:16 (20.09) | nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 05:31 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 06:08 |
| Noon | 12:23 |
| Sunset | 18:37 |
| End of twilight | 19:14 |
| Moonrise | 17:50 |
| Moonset | 05:21 |
| Day length | 12 h 28 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 0, average — 11, bad — 2
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Bhadra (06:08–18:37) is good for root crops.
- Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 06:08–17:49: 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, 13:37–16:07
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Bhadrapada Purnima · Chandra (the Moon)
The full moon of Bhadrapada: Uma Maheshwara Vrat; from this day (Purnima Shraddha) Pitru Paksha begins — the fortnight of ancestor rites.
Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 05:12–06:19 (20.09)
the tithi spans two sunrises — the first day is chosen by rule
- Pitru Paksha — shraddha for those who departed on tithi Purnima
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Anandadi: Padma 06:08–05:16 (20.09) Anandadi: Lumbaka 05:16–06:10 (20.09)
- Bhadra on earth: 05:12–17:49; Bhadra Puchha 13:22–14:37; Bhadra Mukha 14:37–16:43
- Raja Panchaka: 12:11 (17.09)–07:32 (22.09)
- Gandanta (tithi): 05:54–06:44 (20.09)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 04:36–05:22 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:27–15:17 |
| Godhuli | 18:37–19:00 |
| Pradosha | 18:37–20:55 |
| Nishitha | 00:00–00:46 (20.09) |
| Amrita Kalam | 20:42–22:24 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 12:22–13:56 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 07:42–09:15 |
| Gulika Kalam | 10:49–12:22 |
| Dur Muhurta | 11:57–12:47 |
| Varjyam | 10:24–12:07 |
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 06:08–14:43, 16:37–17:42 |
Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Purva-Bhadra; tithi Purnima; lagna Kanya 06:08, Tula 08:57, Vrischika 11:58, Dhanu 14:43, Makara 16:37, Kumbha 17:42, Mina 18:26
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Purva-Bhadra — facing death (dangers); Wednesday — favour of the authorities.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Purnima 06:08–18:37: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
- Bhadra on earth 06:08–17:49: 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 = −5
There is a mild prohibition (Amavasya, Krishna Chaturdashi, Bhadra on earth, Vyatipata, Vaidhriti, kshaya tithi, Sankranti, Ashubha Yoga) or the total score is -3 or lower: the day is unfavourable for important new matters, but suitable for fasting, prayer and everyday work.
Avoid starting important matters: Bhadra on earth
+1 Anandadi: Padma 06:08–05:16 (20.09)+1 Auspicious weekday0 Chaturmasya0 Pitru Paksha0 Yoga Ganda 16:29–18:51−1 Panchaka all day−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 06:08–05:16 (20.09)−2 Tryahasparsha−3 Bhadra on earth 06:08–17:49
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Ordinary day — pros: Anandadi: Chhatra, Auspicious nakshatra; cons: Panchaka, Gandanta Pitru Paksha: weddings, major purchases and new undertakings are traditionally postponed. |
|---|---|
| Month | Bhadrapada (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Durmukha (No. 30) · Shaka 1878 · Vikram 2013 more |
| Period | Pitru Paksha · Chaturmasya; shraddha for those who departed on tithi Krishna-pratipat |
At sunrise 06:10
| Tithi | 15Purnima (Purna, Vishvedevas) · until 06:19 more vriddhi: the same tithi also prevailed at yesterday’s sunrise |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Uttara-Bhadra, pada 1 (fixed, Ahirbudhyana (Serpent of the Deep - Milky Way under the horizon), Saturn) · until 06:36 (21.09) more |
| Yoga | Ganda (“danger, knot”, inauspicious) · until 16:11 more |
| Karana | Bava (movable) · until 06:19 more |
| Vara | Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Kanya (Virgo), Moon: Mina (Pisces) |
Changes during the day
| from 06:19 | tithi Krishna-pratipat |
|---|---|
| from 06:19 | karana Balava |
| from 16:11 | yoga Vriddhi |
| from 18:43 | karana Kaulava |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 05:33 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 06:10 |
| Noon | 12:23 |
| Sunset | 18:34 |
| End of twilight | 19:11 |
| Moonrise | 18:06 |
| Moonset | 06:33 |
| Day length | 12 h 24 min |
Sky
| Full moon (Purnima) | 06:19 |
|---|
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 8, average — 2, bad — 3
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 06:19 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Bhadra (06:10–18:34) is good for sowing.
Festivals and periods
- Pitru Paksha — shraddha for those who departed on tithi Krishna-pratipat
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:10–06:19
Anandadi: Chhatra all day
- Raja Panchaka: 12:11 (17.09)–07:32 (22.09)
- Gandanta (tithi): 05:54–06:44
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 04:38–05:24 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 11:57–12:47 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:26–15:16 |
| Godhuli | 18:34–18:57 |
| Pradosha | 18:34–20:54 |
| Nishitha | 00:00–00:46 (21.09) |
| Amrita Kalam | 01:32–03:13 (21.09) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 13:55–15:28 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 06:10–07:43 |
| Gulika Kalam | 09:16–10:49 |
| Dur Muhurta | 10:18–11:08, 15:16–16:05 |
| Varjyam | 15:24–17:05 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 06:19–18:34
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 06:19–18:34 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average 06:19–18:34 |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 06:10–14:39, 16:33–17:38 |
Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra; tithi Purnima until 06:19, Krishna-pratipat from 06:19; lagna Kanya 06:10, Tula 08:53, Vrischika 11:54, Dhanu 14:39, Makara 16:33, Kumbha 17:38, Mina 18:22
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Uttara-Bhadra — a good life; Thursday — success.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Purnima 06:10–06:19: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Ordinary day · score S = +2
Auspicious and inauspicious factors are balanced: a day for routine matters; important matters are best timed for favourable days.
+1 Anandadi: Chhatra all day+1 Auspicious nakshatra all day+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 06:19–06:12 (21.09)0 Yoga Vriddhi 16:11–06:12 (21.09)0 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:10–06:190 Chaturmasya0 Pitru Paksha−1 Gandanta 06:10–06:44−1 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 | Best day — Amrita Siddhi Yoga, Anandadi: Shrivatsa Pitru Paksha: weddings, major purchases and new undertakings are traditionally postponed. |
|---|---|
| Month | Bhadrapada (amanta) · Ashwina (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Durmukha (No. 30) · Shaka 1878 · Vikram 2013 more |
| Period | Pitru Paksha · Chaturmasya; shraddha for those who departed on tithi Krishna-dvitya |
At sunrise 06:12
| Tithi | 1Krishna-pratipat (Nanda, Brahma) · until 07:00 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Uttara-Bhadra, pada 4 (fixed, Ahirbudhyana (Serpent of the Deep - Milky Way under the horizon), Saturn) · until 06:36 more |
| Yoga | Vriddhi (“growth, increase”, auspicious) · until 15:33 more |
| Karana | Kaulava (movable) · until 07:00 more |
| Vara | Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Kanya (Virgo), Moon: Mina (Pisces) |
Changes during the day
| from 06:36 | nakshatra Revati |
|---|---|
| from 07:00 | tithi Krishna-dvitya |
| from 07:00 | karana Taitila |
| from 15:33 | yoga Dhruva |
| from 19:12 | karana Gara |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 05:35 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 06:12 |
| Noon | 12:22 |
| Sunset | 18:31 |
| End of twilight | 19:08 |
| Moonrise | 18:24 |
| Moonset | 07:47 |
| Day length | 12 h 19 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 06:36 | from 07:00 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Bhadra (06:12–06:36) is good for sowing.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Revati (06:36–18:31) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Festivals and periods
- Pitru Paksha — shraddha for those who departed on tithi Krishna-dvitya
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:12–07:00 Amrita Siddhi Yoga 06:36–06:14 (22.09) Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 06:36–06:14 (22.09)
Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:00–06:14 (22.09)
Anandadi: Dhwaja 06:12–06:36 Anandadi: Shrivatsa 06:36–06:14 (22.09)
- Raja Panchaka: 12:11 (17.09)–07:32 (22.09)
- Gandanta (nakshatra): 01:20–13:43 (22.09)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 04:39–05:25 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 11:57–12:46 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:25–15:14 |
| Godhuli | 18:31–18:55 |
| Pradosha | 18:31–20:52 |
| Nishitha | 23:59–00:46 (22.09) |
| Amrita Kalam | 05:02–06:42 (22.09) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 10:49–12:22 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 15:27–16:59 |
| Gulika Kalam | 07:44–09:17 |
| Dur Muhurta | 08:40–09:29, 12:46–13:36 |
| Varjyam | 19:04–20:44 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average throughout the daytime
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | average throughout the daytime |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average throughout the daytime |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 06:12–14:35, 16:29–17:34 |
Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra until 06:36, Revati from 06:36; tithi Krishna-pratipat until 07:00, Krishna-dvitya from 07:00; lagna Kanya 06:12, Tula 08:49, Vrischika 11:50, Dhanu 14:35, Makara 16:29, Kumbha 17:34, Mina 18:18
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Uttara-Bhadra (until 06:36) — a good life; Revati (from 06:36) — increase in property; Friday — universal respect.
Cautions:
- Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
- Friday: B. V. Raman advises against cutting nails (the rating above is the site’s summary, which uses the same weekdays for nails as for haircuts, so Friday counts as auspicious).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Best day · score S = +8
The total of auspicious factors is high and there are no prohibitions: suitable for important undertakings.
+4 Amrita Siddhi Yoga 06:36–06:14 (22.09)+1 Anandadi: Shrivatsa 06:36–06:14 (22.09)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 06:12–06:36+1 Yoga Vriddhi 06:12–15:33+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 06:12–07:000 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:12–07:000 Chaturmasya0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:00–06:14 (22.09) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Pitru Paksha−1 Panchaka all day
| Summary | Ordinary day — pros: Anandadi: Saumya, Auspicious nakshatra; cons: Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn), Gandanta Pitru Paksha: weddings, major purchases and new undertakings are traditionally postponed. |
|---|---|
| Month | Bhadrapada (amanta) · Ashwina (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Durmukha (No. 30) · Shaka 1878 · Vikram 2013 more |
| Period | Pitru Paksha · Chaturmasya; shraddha for those who departed on tithi Krishna-tritya |
At sunrise 06:14
| Tithi | 2Krishna-dvitya (Bhadra, Vidhatr) · until 07:18 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Revati, pada 4 (soft, Pushan (Prosperous), Mercury) · until 07:32 more Gandamula |
| Yoga | Dhruva (“fixed, constant (the Pole Star)”, auspicious) · until 14:37 more |
| Karana | Gara (movable) · until 07:18 more |
| Vara | Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Kanya (Virgo), Moon: Mina (Pisces) |
Changes during the day
| from 07:18 | tithi Krishna-tritya |
|---|---|
| from 07:18 | karana Vanija |
| from 07:32 | nakshatra Ashwini |
| from 14:37 | yoga Vyaghata |
| from 19:19 | karana Vishti |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 05:37 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 06:14 |
| Noon | 12:22 |
| Sunset | 18:29 |
| End of twilight | 19:06 |
| Moonrise | 18:45 |
| Moonset | 09:02 |
| Day length | 12 h 14 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 07:18 | from 07:32 |
|---|
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, Revati (06:14–07:32) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Festivals and periods
- Pitru Paksha — shraddha for those who departed on tithi Krishna-tritya
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 06:14–07:32
Anandadi: Prajapati 06:14–07:32 Anandadi: Saumya 07:32–06:16 (23.09)
- Bhadra in heaven: 19:19–07:14 (23.09); Bhadra Puchha 03:02–04:14 (23.09); Bhadra Mukha 04:14–06:14 (23.09)
- Raja Panchaka: 12:11 (17.09)–07:32
- Gandanta (nakshatra): 01:20–13:43
- Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Revati
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 04:40–05:27 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 11:57–12:46 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:24–15:13 |
| Godhuli | 18:29–18:52 |
| Pradosha | 18:29–20:50 |
| Nishitha | 23:59–00:46 (23.09) |
| Amrita Kalam | 05:02–06:42, 00:44–02:23 (23.09) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 09:18–10:49 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 13:53–15:25 |
| Gulika Kalam | 06:14–07:46 |
| Dur Muhurta | 06:14–07:03, 07:03–07:52 |
| Varjyam | 04:01–05:39 (23.09) |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average throughout the daytime
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | average throughout the daytime |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails | average 06:14–11:46, 16:25–17:30 |
| Cutting toenails | average throughout the daytime |
| Bathing, washing hair | average throughout the daytime |
Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Revati until 07:32, Ashwini from 07:32; tithi Krishna-dvitya until 07:18, Krishna-tritya from 07:18; lagna Kanya 06:14, Tula 08:45, Vrischika 11:46, Dhanu 14:31, Makara 16:25, Kumbha 17:30, Mina 18:14
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Revati (until 07:32) — increase in property; Ashwini (from 07:32) — joy; Saturday — decline of physical strength.
Cautions:
- Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Ordinary day · score S = +1
Auspicious and inauspicious factors are balanced: a day for routine matters; important matters are best timed for favourable days.
+1 Anandadi: Saumya 07:32–06:16 (23.09)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 06:14–07:32+1 Yoga Dhruva 06:14–14:37+1 Auspicious tithi 06:14–07:180 Chaturmasya0 Pitru Paksha0 Panchaka 06:14–07:320 Yoga Vyaghata 14:37–18:030 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 06:14–07:32−1 Gandanta 06:14–13:43−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
| Summary | Avoid starting important matters — Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra), Rikta tithi Pitru Paksha: weddings, major purchases and new undertakings are traditionally postponed. |
|---|---|
| Month | Bhadrapada (amanta) · Ashwina (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Durmukha (No. 30) · Shaka 1878 · Vikram 2013 more |
| Period | Pitru Paksha · Chaturmasya; shraddha for those who departed on tithi Krishna-chaturti |
| Festivals | Sankashti Chaturthi (Vighnaraja) · Bharani Shraddha |
At sunrise 06:16
| Tithi | 3Krishna-tritya (Jaya, Vishnu) · until 07:14 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Ashwini, pada 4 (light, Ashwini Kumara, Ketu) · until 08:07 more Gandamula |
| Yoga | Vyaghata (“crushing blow”, inauspicious) · until 13:24 more |
| Karana | Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 07:14 more |
| Vara | Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Kanya (Virgo), Moon: Mesha (Aries) |
Changes during the day
| from 07:14 | tithi Krishna-chaturti |
|---|---|
| from 07:14 | karana Bava |
| from 08:07 | nakshatra Bharani |
| from 13:24 | yoga Harshana |
| from 19:03 | karana Balava |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 05:39 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 06:16 |
| Noon | 12:22 |
| Sunset | 18:26 |
| End of twilight | 19:03 |
| Moonrise | 19:11 |
| Moonset | 10:18 |
| Day length | 12 h 10 min |
Sky
| Autumnal equinox | 04:35 |
|---|
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 2, average — 9, bad — 2
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 07:14 | from 08:07 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Bharani (08:07–18:26) is good for root crops.
- Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 06:16–07:14: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Festivals and periods
Sankashti Chaturthi (Vighnaraja) · Ganesha
The monthly fast for Ganesha on the fourth day of the waning Moon — the “trouble-removing” Chaturthi. Devotees fast from sunrise until moonrise, then perform Ganesha Puja and offer water to the Moon (arghya).
Rule: at moonrise, 19:11
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Bharani Shraddha · Pitris (ancestors)
A day of Pitru Paksha under the Bharani nakshatra: shraddha on this day is equated with a pilgrimage to Gaya; it is especially recommended for those who died within the past year.
Rule: aparahna vyapini: the 4th fifth of the daytime, 13:34–16:00
- Pitru Paksha — shraddha for those who departed on tithi Krishna-chaturti
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 06:16–08:07
Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:14–06:18 (24.09) Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 08:07–06:18 (24.09)
Anandadi: Ananda 06:16–08:07 Anandadi: Kaladanda 08:07–06:18 (24.09)
- Bhadra in heaven: 19:19 (22.09)–07:14; Bhadra Puchha 03:02–04:14; Bhadra Mukha 04:14–06:14
- Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Ashwini
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 04:42–05:29 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 11:57–12:45 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:23–15:11 |
| Godhuli | 18:26–18:50 |
| Pradosha | 18:26–20:48 |
| Nishitha | 23:58–00:46 (24.09) |
| Amrita Kalam | 03:29–05:06 (24.09) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 16:55–18:26 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 12:21–13:52 |
| Gulika Kalam | 15:24–16:55 |
| Dur Muhurta | 16:49–17:37 |
| Varjyam | 17:48–19:25 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 06:16–07:14
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 | average 06:16–07:14 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average 06:16–07:14 |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 06:16–08:07 |
Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Ashwini until 08:07, Bharani from 08:07; tithi Krishna-tritya until 07:14, Krishna-chaturti from 07:14; lagna Kanya 06:16, Tula 08:41, Vrischika 11:42, Dhanu 14:27, Makara 16:21, Kumbha 17:26, Mina 18:10
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Ashwini (until 08:07) — joy; Bharani (from 08:07) — facing death (dangers); Sunday — physical well-being.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Krishna-chaturti 07:14–18:26: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Cautions:
- Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Avoid starting important matters · score S = −4
There is a mild prohibition (Amavasya, Krishna Chaturdashi, Bhadra on earth, Vyatipata, Vaidhriti, kshaya tithi, Sankranti, Ashubha Yoga) or the total score is -3 or lower: the day is unfavourable for important new matters, but suitable for fasting, prayer and everyday work.
+1 Auspicious nakshatra 06:16–08:07+1 Auspicious tithi 06:16–07:140 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 06:16–08:070 Yoga Harshana 13:24–06:18 (24.09)0 Anandadi: Ananda 06:16–08:070 Chaturmasya0 Pitru Paksha0 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:14–06:18 (24.09) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Vishti (Bhadra) 06:16–07:14−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 08:07–06:18 (24.09)−1 Anandadi: Kaladanda 08:07–06:18 (24.09)−2 Rikta tithi 07:14–06:18 (24.09)−3 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 08:07–06:18 (24.09)
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 — Kshaya tithi, Rikta tithi Pitru Paksha: weddings, major purchases and new undertakings are traditionally postponed. |
|---|---|
| Month | Bhadrapada (amanta) · Ashwina (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Durmukha (No. 30) · Shaka 1878 · Vikram 2013 more |
| Period | Pitru Paksha · Chaturmasya; shraddha for those who departed on tithi Krishna-panchami |
At sunrise 06:18
| Tithi | 4Krishna-chaturti (Rikta, Yama) · until 06:47 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Bharani, pada 4 (fierce, Yama (Dharma-raja), Venus) · until 08:20 more |
| Yoga | Harshana (“delighting”, auspicious) · until 11:54 more |
| Karana | Balava (movable) · until 06:47 more |
| Vara | Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Kanya (Virgo), Moon: Mesha (Aries) |
Changes during the day
| from 06:47 | tithi Krishna-panchami (kshaya: not present at any sunrise) |
|---|---|
| from 06:47 | karana Kaulava |
| from 08:20 | nakshatra Krittika |
| from 11:54 | yoga Vajra |
| from 18:26 | karana Taitila |
| from 06:00 (25.09) | tithi Krishna-shashti |
| from 06:00 (25.09) | karana Gara |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 05:41 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 06:18 |
| Noon | 12:21 |
| Sunset | 18:24 |
| End of twilight | 19:00 |
| Moonrise | 19:45 |
| Moonset | 11:33 |
| Day length | 12 h 05 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 0, average — 6, bad — 7
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 06:47 | from 08:20 |
|---|
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, Bharani (06:18–08:20) is good for root crops.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Krittika (08:20–18:24) is good for root crops.
Festivals and periods
- Pitru Paksha — shraddha for those who departed on tithi Krishna-panchami
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Jwalamukhi Yoga 06:47–08:20 Hutashana Yoga 06:00–06:20 (25.09) Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:00–06:20 (25.09)
Anandadi: Chara 06:18–08:20 Anandadi: Sthira 08:20–06:20 (25.09)
- Gandanta (tithi): 05:37–06:23 (25.09)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 04:43–05:30 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 11:56–12:45 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:22–15:10 |
| Godhuli | 18:24–18:47 |
| Pradosha | 18:24–20:47 |
| Nishitha | 23:58–00:45 (25.09) |
| Amrita Kalam | 05:49–07:24 (25.09) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 07:48–09:19 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 10:50–12:21 |
| Gulika Kalam | 13:51–15:22 |
| Dur Muhurta | 12:45–13:33, 15:10–15:58 |
| Varjyam | 20:16–21:52 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 06:47–18:24
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | average 06:47–18:24 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average 06:47–18:24 |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 08:20–14:23, 16:17–17:22, 18:06–18:24 |
Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Bharani until 08:20, Krittika from 08:20; tithi Krishna-chaturti until 06:47, Krishna-panchami from 06:47; lagna Kanya 06:18, Tula 08:37, Vrischika 11:38, Dhanu 14:23, Makara 16:17, Kumbha 17:22, Mina 18:06
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Bharani (until 08:20) — facing death (dangers); Krittika (from 08:20) — consumption (a wasting disease); Monday — clear, bright complexion.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Krishna-chaturti 06:18–06:47: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Cautions:
- The Muhurta Chintamani warns: whoever shaves in Krittika nakshatra 6 times a year puts their life in danger — frequent haircuts in this nakshatra are best avoided.
- Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
- Monday: according to the Kalaprakashika, it is good for a haircut only during the waxing Moon.
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Avoid starting important matters · score S = −1
There is a mild prohibition (Amavasya, Krishna Chaturdashi, Bhadra on earth, Vyatipata, Vaidhriti, kshaya tithi, Sankranti, Ashubha Yoga) or the total score is -3 or lower: the day is unfavourable for important new matters, but suitable for fasting, prayer and everyday work.
Avoid starting important matters: Kshaya tithi
+1 Anandadi: Sthira 08:20–06:20 (25.09)+1 Yoga Harshana 06:18–11:54+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 06:47–06:00 (25.09)0 Chaturmasya0 Pitru Paksha0 Yoga Vajra 11:54–13:010 Jwalamukhi Yoga 06:47–08:20−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 06:18–08:20−2 Kshaya tithi−2 Rikta tithi 06:18–06:47
| Summary | Favourable day — Ravi Yoga, Yoga Siddhi; auspicious time — after 08:12 Pitru Paksha: weddings, major purchases and new undertakings are traditionally postponed. |
|---|---|
| Month | Bhadrapada (amanta) · Ashwina (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Durmukha (No. 30) · Shaka 1878 · Vikram 2013 more |
| Period | Pitru Paksha · Chaturmasya; shraddha for those who departed on tithi Krishna-shashti |
At sunrise 06:20
| Tithi | 6Krishna-shashti (Nanda, Kartikeya) · until 04:50 (26.09) more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Krittika, pada 4 (mixed, Agni, Sun) · until 08:12 more |
| Yoga | Vajra (“diamond, thunderbolt”, inauspicious) · until 10:06 more |
| Karana | Gara (movable) · until 17:28 more |
| Vara | Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Kanya (Virgo), Moon: Vrishabha (Taurus) |
Changes during the day
| from 08:12 | nakshatra Rohini |
|---|---|
| from 10:06 | yoga Siddhi |
| from 17:28 | karana Vanija |
| from 04:50 (26.09) | tithi Krishna-saptami |
| from 04:50 (26.09) | karana Vishti |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 05:43 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 06:20 |
| Noon | 12:21 |
| Sunset | 18:21 |
| End of twilight | 18:58 |
| Moonrise | 20:29 |
| Moonset | 12:43 |
| Day length | 12 h 01 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 3, average — 5, bad — 5
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 08:12 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Krittika (06:20–08:12) is good for root crops.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Rohini (08:12–18:21) is good for sowing.
Festivals and periods
- Pitru Paksha — shraddha for those who departed on tithi Krishna-shashti
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 06:20–08:12 Ravi Yoga 08:12–06:22 (26.09)
Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:20–04:50 (26.09) Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 08:12–04:50 (26.09) Hutashana Yoga 04:50–06:22 (26.09) Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:50–06:22 (26.09)
Anandadi: Matanga 08:12–06:22 (26.09) Anandadi: Gada 06:20–08:12
- Bhadra in heaven: 04:50–16:07 (26.09); Bhadra Puchha 09:20–10:27 (26.09); Bhadra Mukha 10:27–12:20 (26.09)
- Gandanta (tithi): 05:37–06:23
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 04:44–05:32 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 11:56–12:44 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:20–15:09 |
| Godhuli | 18:21–18:45 |
| Pradosha | 18:21–20:45 |
| Nishitha | 23:57–00:45 (26.09) |
| Amrita Kalam | 05:49–07:24, 04:35–06:09 (26.09) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 15:21–16:51 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 09:20–10:50 |
| Gulika Kalam | 12:20–13:50 |
| Dur Muhurta | 08:44–09:32, 23:09–23:57 |
| Varjyam | 23:53–01:27 (26.09) |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 08:12–11:35, 16:13–17:18, 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 | average 08:12–11:35, 16:13–17:18, 18:03–18:21 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average 08:12–11:35, 16:13–17:18, 18:03–18:21 |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 06:20–14:20, 16:13–17:18, 18:03–18:21 |
Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Krittika until 08:12, Rohini from 08:12; tithi Krishna-shashti; lagna Kanya 06:20, Tula 08:33, Vrischika 11:35, Dhanu 14:20, Makara 16:13, Kumbha 17:18, Mina 18:03
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Krittika (until 08:12) — consumption (a wasting disease); Rohini (from 08:12) — destruction of all misfortunes; Tuesday — harm to longevity.
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).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Favourable day · score S = +4
Auspicious factors outweigh inauspicious ones: ordinary matters can be started.
Auspicious time begins after 08:12
+2 Ravi Yoga 08:12–06:22 (26.09)+1 Yoga Siddhi 10:06–06:22 (26.09)+1 Anandadi: Matanga 08:12–06:22 (26.09)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 08:12–06:22 (26.09)0 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 06:20–08:120 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 08:12–04:50 (26.09) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Chaturmasya0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:20–04:50 (26.09) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Pitru Paksha0 Anandadi: Gada 06:20–08:12−1 Gandanta 06:20–06:23−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
| Summary | Avoid starting important matters — Vyatipata, Vishti (Bhadra) Pitru Paksha: weddings, major purchases and new undertakings are traditionally postponed. |
|---|---|
| Month | Bhadrapada (amanta) · Ashwina (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Durmukha (No. 30) · Shaka 1878 · Vikram 2013 more |
| Period | Pitru Paksha · Chaturmasya; shraddha for those who departed on tithi Krishna-saptami |
At sunrise 06:22
| Tithi | 7Krishna-saptami (Bhadra, Indra) · until 03:19 (27.09) more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Rohini, pada 4 (fixed, Prajapati (Brahma - Creator), Moon) · until 07:43 more |
| Yoga | Siddhi (“success, accomplishment”, auspicious) · until 08:01 more |
| Karana | Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 16:07 more |
| Vara | Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Kanya (Virgo), Moon: Vrishabha (Taurus) |
Changes during the day
| from 07:43 | nakshatra Mrigashirsha |
|---|---|
| from 08:01 | yoga Vyatipata |
| from 16:07 | karana Bava |
| from 03:19 (27.09) | tithi Krishna-ashtami |
| from 03:19 (27.09) | karana Balava |
| from 05:38 (27.09) | yoga Variyana |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 05:45 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 06:22 |
| Noon | 12:21 |
| Sunset | 18:18 |
| End of twilight | 18:55 |
| Moonrise | 21:25 |
| Moonset | 13:45 |
| Day length | 11 h 56 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 11, average — 1, bad — 1
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 07:43 |
|---|
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, Rohini (06:22–07:43) is good for sowing.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Mrigashirsha (07:43–18:18) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
- Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 06:22–16:07: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Festivals and periods
- Pitru Paksha — shraddha for those who departed on tithi Krishna-saptami
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Ravi Yoga 06:22–07:43 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:22–03:19 (27.09) Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day Ravi Yoga 12:22–06:24 (27.09)
Hutashana Yoga 03:19–06:24 (27.09) Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:19–06:24 (27.09)
Anandadi: Shubha 06:22–07:43 Anandadi: Amrita 07:43–06:24 (27.09)
- Bhadra in heaven: 04:50–16:07; Bhadra Puchha 09:20–10:27; Bhadra Mukha 10:27–12:20
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 04:46–05:34 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:19–15:07 |
| Godhuli | 18:18–18:42 |
| Pradosha | 18:18–20:43 |
| Nishitha | 23:57–00:45 (27.09) |
| Amrita Kalam | 22:22–23:55 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 12:20–13:50 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 07:51–09:21 |
| Gulika Kalam | 10:50–12:20 |
| Dur Muhurta | 11:56–12:44 |
| Varjyam | 13:07–14:39 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: good 06:22–08:01
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | good 06:22–08:01 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | good 06:22–08:01 |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 06:22–14:16, 16:09–17:15, 17:59–18:18 |
Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Rohini until 07:43, Mrigashirsha from 07:43; tithi Krishna-saptami; lagna Kanya 06:22, Tula 08:29, Vrischika 11:31, Dhanu 14:16, Makara 16:09, Kumbha 17:15, Mina 17:59
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Rohini (until 07:43) — destruction of all misfortunes; Mrigashirsha (from 07:43) — abundance (well-being, prosperity); Wednesday — favour of the authorities.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Vyatipata 08:01–18:18: auspicious undertakings, including haircuts, are avoided during this yoga (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Cautions:
- The Muhurta Chintamani warns: whoever shaves in Rohini nakshatra 8 times a year puts their life in danger — frequent haircuts in this nakshatra are best avoided.
- Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
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: Vyatipata
+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day+2 Yoga Siddhi 06:22–08:01+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:22–03:19 (27.09)+1 Anandadi: Amrita 07:43–06:24 (27.09)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 06:22–07:43+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Ravi Yoga 12:22–06:24 (27.09)0 Ravi Yoga 06:22–07:430 Chaturmasya0 Pitru Paksha−2 Vishti (Bhadra) 06:22–16:07−3 Vyatipata 08:01–05:38 (27.09)
| Summary | Unfavourable day — many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower), Krakacha Yoga Pitru Paksha: weddings, major purchases and new undertakings are traditionally postponed. |
|---|---|
| Month | Bhadrapada (amanta) · Ashwina (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Durmukha (No. 30) · Shaka 1878 · Vikram 2013 more |
| Period | Pitru Paksha · Chaturmasya; shraddha for those who departed on tithi Krishna-ashtami |
| Festivals | Kalashtami · Madhya Ashtami (Pitru Paksha) |
At sunrise 06:24
| Tithi | 8Krishna-ashtami (Jaya, Vasus) · until 01:25 (28.09) more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Mrigashirsha, pada 4 (soft, Soma (Chandra, Moon), Mars) · until 06:51 more |
| Yoga | Variyana (“excellent, best”, auspicious) · until 02:58 (28.09) more |
| Karana | Balava (movable) · until 14:25 more |
| Vara | Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Kanya (Virgo), Moon: Mithuna (Gemini) |
Changes during the day
| from 06:51 | nakshatra Ardra |
|---|---|
| from 14:25 | karana Kaulava |
| from 01:25 (28.09) | tithi Krishna-navami |
| from 01:25 (28.09) | karana Taitila |
| from 02:58 (28.09) | yoga Parigha |
| from 05:39 (28.09) | nakshatra Punarvasu |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 05:47 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 06:24 |
| Noon | 12:20 |
| Sunset | 18:16 |
| End of twilight | 18:52 |
| Moonrise | 22:34 |
| Moonset | 14:35 |
| Day length | 11 h 52 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 6, average — 3, bad — 4
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 06:51 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Mrigashirsha (06:24–06:51) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Festivals and periods
Kalashtami · Kalabhairava
The eighth day of the waning Moon is dedicated to Kalabhairava, the fierce form of Shiva. The day is chosen so that Ashtami prevails at the beginning of the night (Pradosha). Devotees fast, worship Bhairava in the evening and at night, and feed dogs — the dog is his mount.
Rule: pradosha vyapini: 3 muhurtas after sunset, 18:16–20:42
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Madhya Ashtami (Pitru Paksha) · Pitris (ancestors)
The middle of Pitru Paksha: shraddha for ancestors who departed on the eighth lunar day; on this day many also observe the Mahalakshmi and Jivitputrika Vrats.
Rule: aparahna vyapini: the 4th fifth of the daytime, 13:31–15:53
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
- Pitru Paksha — shraddha for those who departed on tithi Krishna-ashtami
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Ravi Yoga 06:24–06:51 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 05:39–06:26 (28.09) Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 05:39–06:26 (28.09)
Krakacha Yoga 06:24–01:25 (28.09) Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:24–01:25 (28.09) Hutashana Yoga 01:25–06:26 (28.09) Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 01:25–06:26 (28.09)
Anandadi: Siddhi 05:39–06:26 (28.09) Anandadi: Mrityu 06:24–06:51 Anandadi: Kana 06:51–05:39 (28.09)
- Surya Dagdha tithi: Krishna-ashtami
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 | 20:09–21:40 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 13:49–15:18 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 06:24–07:53 |
| Gulika Kalam | 09:22–10:51 |
| Dur Muhurta | 10:21–11:08, 15:06–15:53 |
| Varjyam | 14:50–16:21 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | no suitable window — see the prohibitions below |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | no suitable window — see the prohibitions below |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 06:24–14:12, 16:05–17:11, 17:55–18:16 |
Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Mrigashirsha until 06:51, Ardra from 06:51; tithi Krishna-ashtami; lagna Kanya 06:24, Tula 08:25, Vrischika 11:27, Dhanu 14:12, Makara 16:05, Kumbha 17:11, Mina 17:55
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Mrigashirsha (until 06:51) — abundance (well-being, prosperity); Ardra (from 06:51) — sadness; Thursday — success.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Krishna-ashtami 06:24–18:16: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Cautions:
- Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Unfavourable day · score S = −8
A strict prohibition (a visible eclipse; Visha Yoga of the weekday, tithi and nakshatra; Amrita Siddhi turned to poison; Yamaghanta; the Anandadi yoga Mrityu) or a total score of -7 or lower: any new undertakings are best postponed.
Strict prohibition: many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower)
+1 Auspicious nakshatra 06:24–06:51+1 Yoga Variyana 06:24–02:58 (28.09)+1 Auspicious weekday0 Ravi Yoga 06:24–06:510 Anandadi: Mrityu 06:24–06:51 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Chaturmasya0 Pitru Paksha−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 06:51–05:39 (28.09)−1 Ashtami 06:24–01:25 (28.09)−1 Surya Dagdha tithi 06:24–01:25 (28.09)−2 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:24–01:25 (28.09)−3 Anandadi: Kana 06:51–05:39 (28.09)−3 Krakacha Yoga 06:24–01:25 (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 | Ordinary day — pros: Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Auspicious nakshatra; cons: Rikta tithi, Yoga Parigha Pitru Paksha: weddings, major purchases and new undertakings are traditionally postponed. |
|---|---|
| Month | Bhadrapada (amanta) · Ashwina (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Durmukha (No. 30) · Shaka 1878 · Vikram 2013 more |
| Period | Pitru Paksha · Chaturmasya; shraddha for those who departed on tithi Krishna-navami |
| Festivals | Avidhava Navami (Matri Navami) |
At sunrise 06:26
| Tithi | 9Krishna-navami (Rikta, Serpent (Naga)) · until 23:12 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Punarvasu, pada 1 (movable, Aditi, Jupiter) · until 04:06 (29.09) more |
| Yoga | Parigha (“bolt, barrier”, inauspicious) · until 00:01 (29.09) more |
| Karana | Taitila (movable) · until 12:21 more |
| Vara | Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Kanya (Virgo), Moon: Mithuna (Gemini) |
Changes during the day
| from 12:21 | karana Gara |
|---|---|
| from 23:12 | tithi Krishna-dashami |
| from 23:12 | karana Vanija |
| from 00:01 (29.09) | yoga Shiva |
| from 04:06 (29.09) | nakshatra Pushya |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 05:49 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 06:26 |
| Noon | 12:20 |
| Sunset | 18:13 |
| End of twilight | 18:50 |
| Moonrise | 23:52 |
| Moonset | 15:15 |
| Day length | 11 h 47 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 0, average — 11, bad — 2
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Punarvasu (06:26–18:13) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Festivals and periods
Avidhava Navami (Matri Navami) · Pitris (ancestors)
Shraddha for mothers and married women who died before their husbands; it is performed on the ninth day of Pitru Paksha.
Rule: aparahna vyapini: the 4th fifth of the daytime, 13:30–15:52
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
- Pitru Paksha — shraddha for those who departed on tithi Krishna-navami
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 06:26–04:06 (29.09)
Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:26–23:12 Hutashana Yoga 23:12–06:28 (29.09)
Anandadi: Lumbaka 06:26–04:06 (29.09) Anandadi: Utpata 04:06–06:28 (29.09)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 04:48–05:37 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 11:56–12:43 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:17–15:04 |
| Godhuli | 18:13–18:38 |
| Pradosha | 18:13–20:40 |
| Nishitha | 23:56–00:45 (29.09) |
| Amrita Kalam | 01:52–03:21 (29.09) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 10:51–12:19 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 15:16–16:45 |
| Gulika Kalam | 07:54–09:22 |
| Dur Muhurta | 08:47–09:34, 12:43–13:30 |
| Varjyam | 16:53–18:22 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | no suitable window — see the prohibitions below |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | no suitable window — see the prohibitions below |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 06:26–14:08, 16:01–17:07, 17:51–18:13 |
Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Punarvasu; tithi Krishna-navami; lagna Kanya 06:26, Tula 08:21, Vrischika 11:23, Dhanu 14:08, Makara 16:01, Kumbha 17:07, Mina 17:51
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Punarvasu — strength of spirit (bravery, resilience); Friday — universal respect.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Krishna-navami 06:26–18:13: 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
Ordinary day · score S = +1
Auspicious and inauspicious factors are balanced: a day for routine matters; important matters are best timed for favourable days.
+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 06:26–04:06 (29.09)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 06:26–04:06 (29.09)+1 Auspicious weekday0 Chaturmasya0 Pitru Paksha0 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:26–23:12 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Anandadi: Lumbaka 06:26–04:06 (29.09)−1 Yoga Parigha 06:26–13:29−2 Rikta tithi 06:26–23:12
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Avoid starting important matters — Bhadra on earth, Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) Pitru Paksha: weddings, major purchases and new undertakings are traditionally postponed. |
|---|---|
| Month | Bhadrapada (amanta) · Ashwina (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Durmukha (No. 30) · Shaka 1878 · Vikram 2013 more |
| Period | Pitru Paksha · Chaturmasya; shraddha for those who departed on tithi Krishna-dashami |
At sunrise 06:28
| Tithi | 10Krishna-dashami (Purna, Dharma) · until 20:41 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Pushya, pada 1 (light, Brhaspati, Saturn) · until 02:18 (30.09) more |
| Yoga | Shiva (“auspicious, benevolent”, auspicious) · until 20:50 more |
| Karana | Vanija (movable) · until 09:59 more |
| Vara | Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Kanya (Virgo), Moon: Karka (Cancer) |
Changes during the day
| from 09:59 | karana Vishti |
|---|---|
| from 20:41 | tithi Krishna-ekadashi |
| from 20:41 | karana Bava |
| from 20:50 | yoga Siddha |
| from 02:18 (30.09) | nakshatra Ashlesha |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 05:51 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 06:28 |
| Noon | 12:20 |
| Sunset | 18:10 |
| End of twilight | 18:47 |
| Moonrise | none |
| Moonset | 15:46 |
| Day length | 11 h 42 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 7, average — 6, bad — 0
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Pushya (06:28–18:10) is good for sowing.
- Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 09:59–18:10: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Festivals and periods
- Pitru Paksha — shraddha for those who departed on tithi Krishna-dashami
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:28–20:41 Hutashana Yoga 20:41–06:29 (30.09)
Anandadi: Mitra 06:28–02:18 (30.09) Anandadi: Manasa 02:18–06:29 (30.09)
- Bhadra on earth: 09:59–20:41; Bhadra Puchha 11:33–12:38; Bhadra Mukha 12:38–14:25
- Gandanta (tithi): 20:20–21:03
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 04:50–05:39 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 11:56–12:42 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:16–15:03 |
| Godhuli | 18:10–18:35 |
| Pradosha | 18:10–20:38 |
| Nishitha | 23:55–00:45 (30.09) |
| Amrita Kalam | 20:23–21:51 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 09:23–10:51 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 13:47–15:15 |
| Gulika Kalam | 06:28–07:55 |
| Dur Muhurta | 06:28–07:14, 07:14–08:01 |
| Varjyam | 11:30–12:59 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 06:28–09:59
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | average 06:28–09:59 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average 06:28–09:59 |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 06:28–14:04, 15:57–17:03, 17:47–18:10 |
Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Pushya; tithi Krishna-dashami; lagna Kanya 06:28, Tula 08:18, Vrischika 11:19, Dhanu 14:04, Makara 15:57, Kumbha 17:03, Mina 17:47
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Pushya — increase in wealth; Saturday — decline of physical strength.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Bhadra on earth 09:59–18:10: 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 = −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
+2 Pushya 06:28–02:18 (30.09)+1 Anandadi: Mitra 06:28–02:18 (30.09)+1 Yoga Shiva 06:28–20:500 Chaturmasya0 Pitru Paksha−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:28–20:41−3 Bhadra on earth 09:59–20:41
| Summary | Ordinary day — pros: Yoga Siddha; cons: Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi), Fierce or sharp nakshatra Pitru Paksha: weddings, major purchases and new undertakings are traditionally postponed. |
|---|---|
| Month | Bhadrapada (amanta) · Ashwina (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Durmukha (No. 30) · Shaka 1878 · Vikram 2013 more |
| Period | Pitru Paksha · Chaturmasya; shraddha for those who departed on tithi Krishna-ekadashi |
| Festivals | Indira Ekadashi |
At sunrise 06:29
| Tithi | 11Krishna-ekadashi (Nanda, Rudra) · until 17:58 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Ashlesha, pada 1 (sharp, Naga - the lord of snakes (Sharpa), Mercury) · until 00:18 (01.10) more Gandamula |
| Yoga | Siddha (“perfected, accomplished”, auspicious) · until 17:29 more |
| Karana | Bava (movable) · until 07:21 more |
| Vara | Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Kanya (Virgo), Moon: Karka (Cancer) |
Changes during the day
| from 07:21 | karana Balava |
|---|---|
| from 17:29 | yoga Sadhya |
| from 17:58 | tithi Krishna-dvadashi |
| from 17:58 | karana Kaulava |
| from 00:18 (01.10) | nakshatra Magha |
| from 04:34 (01.10) | karana Taitila |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 05:53 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 06:29 |
| Noon | 12:19 |
| Sunset | 18:08 |
| End of twilight | 18:44 |
| Moonrise | 01:16 |
| Moonset | 16:11 |
| Day length | 11 h 38 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 3, average — 4, bad — 6
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 17:58 |
|---|
Festivals and periods
Indira Ekadashi · Vishnu
The Ekadashi of Pitru Paksha (dark half of Bhadrapada). The fast is dedicated to the ancestors: its merit is offered to the departed, and shraddha is performed.
Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 20:41 (29.09)–17:58
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Parana (breaking the fast): 06:31–08:50 (01.10)
- Pitru Paksha — shraddha for those who departed on tithi Krishna-ekadashi
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:29–17:58 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 17:58–00:18 (01.10) Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 17:58–06:31 (01.10) Hutashana Yoga 17:58–06:31 (01.10) Krakacha Yoga 17:58–06:31 (01.10) Yamaghanta 00:18–06:31 (01.10)
Anandadi: Vajra 06:29–00:18 (01.10) Anandadi: Mudgara 00:18–06:31 (01.10)
- Gandanta (nakshatra): 18:49–05:47 (01.10)
- Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Ashlesha
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 04:51–05:40 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 11:55–12:42 |
| 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 | 22:50–00:18 (01.10) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 16:40–18:08 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 12:19–13:46 |
| Gulika Kalam | 15:13–16:40 |
| Dur Muhurta | 16:35–17:21 |
| Varjyam | 14:02–15:30 |
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 06:29–14:00, 15:54–16:59, 17:43–17:58 |
Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Ashlesha; tithi Krishna-ekadashi until 17:58, Krishna-dvadashi from 17:58; lagna Kanya 06:29, Tula 08:14, Vrischika 11:15, Dhanu 14:00, Makara 15:54, Kumbha 16:59, Mina 17:43
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Ashlesha — physical affliction (suffering); Sunday — physical well-being.
Cautions:
- Ekadashi: by custom, those who fast on this day do not cut their hair or shave.
- Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Ordinary day · score S = −2
Auspicious and inauspicious factors are balanced: a day for routine matters; important matters are best timed for favourable days.
+2 Yoga Siddha 06:29–17:290 Chaturmasya0 Pitru Paksha0 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 17:58–00:18 (01.10)0 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 17:58–06:31 (01.10)0 Hutashana Yoga 17:58–06:31 (01.10)0 Krakacha Yoga 17:58–06:31 (01.10)−1 Anandadi: Vajra 06:29–00:18 (01.10)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 06:29–00:18 (01.10)−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:29–17:58
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
Patron: Shridhara; Aditya — Indra. Full moon in nakshatra Shravana. Ritu: Varsha.
Amanta — reckoning lunar months from new moon to new moon (South and West India; this calendar shows months this way). Purnimanta — reckoning from full moon to full moon (North India): the bright half of the month (Shukla Paksha) bears the same name in both systems, while the dark half (Krishna Paksha) in purnimanta already belongs to the next month. So, for example, Krishna Janmashtami is “Shravana, Krishna 8” in amanta and “Bhadrapada, Krishna 8” in purnimanta: it is one and the same day.
Northern samvatsara: Kilaka (No. 42)
Shaka Samvat 1878 · Vikram Samvat 2013 · Kali Yuga 5057
Next year — Hemalamba, from the new moon before Ugadi (the start of Chaitra) 31.03.1957
In South India (Shaka Samvat, lunar reckoning) the years of the 60-year cycle follow one another without a break, and the name of the year changes at Ugadi — at the start of Chaitra, on the first tithi of the bright half.
Group: Nanda. Deity: Rudra.
The ruler of the eleventh day of the waning Moon is Rudra, which is favorable for fasting and religious (spiritual) activities. Remembering the Supreme Deity will give especially positive results.
Meaning: Successful, magnificent, two for riches
Symbol: Arrow or quiver of arrows, rarely: rainbow
Deity: Aditi
Type: movable (chara, chala) — For journeys and moving house, buying vehicles, gardening, quick and temporary changes.
Vimshottari lord: Jupiter
Shakti: give the gaining of profit (property, wealth), growth
One of the two most inauspicious yogas: worldly undertakings are not begun in it at all. It is, however, very good for holy baths, dana, japa and ancestor rites.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
Deity: Brahma
Auspicious: religious rites, study, spiritual and charitable work.
A karana is half a tithi; there are 60 of them in a lunar month.
Lord: Saturn
This is the only day of the week when, according to astrological indications, you can safely postpone most important household and spiritual affairs, which is reflected in a variety of cultures around the world. However, on this day you can carry out monotonous monotonous work, or relax.
Start of morning civil twilight: the Sun is 6° below the horizon and the sky grows light.
Appearance of the upper limb of the solar disc, with refraction. The Vedic day and the vara begin at sunrise.
True noon — the culmination of the Sun, midway between sunrise and sunset.
The upper limb of the solar disc disappears below the horizon (with refraction).
End of evening civil twilight: the Sun is 6° below the horizon.
Appearance of the upper limb of the lunar disc above the horizon. The decisive time for Sankashti Chaturthi and Karwa Chauth.
The upper limb of the lunar disc disappears below the horizon.
Garden tasks are rated as in the site’s “Lunar calendar for gardeners” section: the weekday, nakshatra and tithi are taken into account; starting from a base score of 3, each factor adds one point if favourable or subtracts one if unfavourable; total score 0–6: 0–2 — bad, 3–4 — average, 5–6 — good. The table shows the rating at sunrise and after each change of nakshatra or tithi during the daytime (“from HH:MM”); the icons next to the sunrise rating show the contribution of the weekday, nakshatra and tithi at sunrise: “+” (green) adds one point, “0” (yellow) has no effect, “–” (red) subtracts one.
The ratings are the site author’s summary of the Indian and Tibetan traditions. Classical texts on agriculture: the Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX, English translation by N. P. Subramania Iyer, 1917), B. V. Raman’s Muhurtha (ch. XIII), the Brihat Samhita of Varahamihira (ch. 55).
what to do (Tibetan tradition): working in the field, planting flowers and trees, sowing, making a pond and a well; do not plow
plants of the day: slow-growing, long-lived, dense, heavy, sturdy plants
nakshatra Punarvasu
Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result.
according to the Indian tradition: Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result (planting or sowing is not allowed).
Krishna-ekadashi
plowing, pruning and weeding
neutral
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.
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.
“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.
The penultimate, 14th muhurta of the night: it begins about an hour and a half before sunrise and lasts about 48 minutes. The best time for meditation, prayer, japa and study.
The 8th of the 15 daytime muhurtas, around true noon (about 48 minutes). The “invincible” time, suitable for almost any new undertaking — except on Wednesdays.
The 11th daytime muhurta, the “time of victory”: good for journeys, contests and decisive action; the main time of Vijayadashami.
“Dust from the hooves” — about 24 minutes right after sunset, when the cows return from pasture. An auspicious time for weddings and evening rites.
The first fifth of the night after sunset (three night muhurtas, about 2.5 hours). The time for worshipping Shiva, lighting the Diwali diyas and performing Holika Dahan.
Midnight — the 8th muhurta of the night. The decisive time for Maha Shivaratri, Krishna Janmashtami and Kali Puja.
“Time of nectar” — about an hour and a half within each nakshatra, favourable for any new undertaking and mitigating inauspicious factors.
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Rahu (a different segment for each weekday). No new work, journeys or deals are started; whatever was begun earlier may be continued.
How it is calculated: following the South Indian tradition (Tamil Nadu, Kerala), as Drik Panchang does — the daytime from sunrise to sunset (upper limb of the disc, with refraction) is divided into 8 parts, and Rahu Kalam is part 3 (Mon 2, Sat 3, Fri 4, Wed 5, Thu 6, Tue 7, Sun 8).
Another tradition — Kala Vela: the eighth parts of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order starting from the lord of the day, while the eighth part, the last before sunset, is “empty”, without a lord; in this tradition it is given to Rahu — today {y} (on Sundays it coincides with the calculation above).
Yet another tradition — printed panchangas: a nominal day of 6:00–18:00, so Rahu Kalam always falls at the same clock time — today 09:00–10:30; if the nominal 6:00–18:00 day is counted in local mean time — 09:29–10:59 by the clock. Far from India this is a rough approximation.
Using the rising and setting of the centre of the disc without refraction (old Siddhantic panchangas): {x}.
At night Rahu Kalam is usually not reckoned (the translator of the Kalaprakashika, 1917: “it occurs only in the daytime”); a few divide the night into 8 parts as well, but there is no generally accepted order of the night parts. In North India, Choghadiya is more often consulted to choose the hour.
One-eighth of the daytime associated with Yama: unfavourable for new undertakings and journeys.
How it is calculated: the eighths of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day; Yamaganda (Yamaghantaka) is Jupiter’s portion, today part 6. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 13:30–15:00.
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Gulika (the son of Saturn). Whatever is begun at this time tends to repeat, so funerals are not held and loans are not taken during Gulika; important new undertakings are usually avoided.
How it is calculated: Saturn’s portion among the eighths of the daytime (planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day), today part 1. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 06:00–07:30. According to a note by the translator of the Kalaprakashika, Gulika is not considered inauspicious: it is even good for reaping, gathering grain, trade, medical treatment, repaying debts and a number of other activities; the view that whatever is begun during Gulika will repeat itself is a popular (mainly Tamil) belief.
An inauspicious muhurta (about 48 minutes) — one or two per day, specific to each weekday. It is avoided for new undertakings, journeys and deals.
“Rejected” time — about an hour and a half within each nakshatra (4 ghatis of 60, starting from a ghati specific to that nakshatra). Unfavourable for new undertakings.
B. V. Raman: nails are not cut on Friday or Saturday, on Ashtami, Navami or Chaturdashi, or on new moon and full moon days.
B. V. Raman: nails are not cut on Friday or Saturday, on Ashtami, Navami or Chaturdashi, or on new moon and full moon days.
Weekdays for a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: auspicious — Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday; avoided — Sunday, Tuesday and Saturday (Sunday is permitted for Brahmins, Tuesday for Kshatriyas, Saturday for Vaishyas and others); Monday is good only during the waxing Moon.
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Nakshatras for a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: auspicious — Ashwini, Mrigashirsha, Punarvasu, Pushya, Hasta, Chitra, Shravana, Dhanishtha and Revati; fairly good — Rohini, Uttara Phalguni, Swati, Uttara Ashadha, Shatabhisha and Uttara Bhadrapada; the rest are avoided.
0 — does not affect the haircut rating
0 — does not affect the haircut rating
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.
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.
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 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: 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.
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 Pushya
Soaking seeds is allowed, but not planting or sowing.
Krishna-dvadashi
neutral
no pruning or felling
For pruning and uprooting; plowing and watering are allowed, but nothing else.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
A Sunday when the Moon is in Pushya. Very favourable for purchases, preparing medicines and medical treatment, beginning studies and mantra practice.
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.
“Burnt” tithi of the weekday: Sun — 12, Mon — 11, Tue — 5, Wed — 3, Thu — 6, Fri — 8, Sat — 9. Whatever is begun bears no fruit.
“Saw”: the tithi number and the weekday number (Sun = 1 … Sat = 7) add up to 13 — Sun and the 12th tithi, Mon and the 11th, Tue and the 10th, Wed and the 9th, Thu and the 8th, Fri and the 7th, Sat and the 6th. One of the worst yogas: auspicious activities are postponed.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
The time of Vishti Karana — halves of the 4th, 8th, 11th and 15th tithis of the bright half and of the 3rd, 7th, 10th and 14th of the dark half of the month. Auspicious activities are not begun during Bhadra; its strength depends on where it resides: on earth it is most harmful, while in heaven or in the netherworld the harm is mitigated (according to a verse of the Muhurta Chintamani, there it even portends good fortune and gain).
“Mouth” of Bhadra — the most dangerous 5 ghatis (2 hours) of Bhadra; nothing important is done at this time.
“Tail” of Bhadra — the last 3 ghatis (1 h 12 min) of one of its praharas; considered an acceptable time if Bhadra cannot be avoided (for example, for Holika Dahan).
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Rahu (a different segment for each weekday). No new work, journeys or deals are started; whatever was begun earlier may be continued.
How it is calculated: following the South Indian tradition (Tamil Nadu, Kerala), as Drik Panchang does — the daytime from sunrise to sunset (upper limb of the disc, with refraction) is divided into 8 parts, and Rahu Kalam is part 8 (Mon 2, Sat 3, Fri 4, Wed 5, Thu 6, Tue 7, Sun 8).
Another tradition — Kala Vela: the eighth parts of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order starting from the lord of the day, while the eighth part, the last before sunset, is “empty”, without a lord; in this tradition it is given to Rahu — today {y} (on Sundays it coincides with the calculation above).
Yet another tradition — printed panchangas: a nominal day of 6:00–18:00, so Rahu Kalam always falls at the same clock time — today 16:30–18:00; if the nominal 6:00–18:00 day is counted in local mean time — 16:59–18:29 by the clock. Far from India this is a rough approximation.
Using the rising and setting of the centre of the disc without refraction (old Siddhantic panchangas): {x}.
At night Rahu Kalam is usually not reckoned (the translator of the Kalaprakashika, 1917: “it occurs only in the daytime”); a few divide the night into 8 parts as well, but there is no generally accepted order of the night parts. In North India, Choghadiya is more often consulted to choose the hour.
One-eighth of the daytime associated with Yama: unfavourable for new undertakings and journeys.
How it is calculated: the eighths of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day; Yamaganda (Yamaghantaka) is Jupiter’s portion, today part 5. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 12:00–13:30.
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Gulika (the son of Saturn). Whatever is begun at this time tends to repeat, so funerals are not held and loans are not taken during Gulika; important new undertakings are usually avoided.
How it is calculated: Saturn’s portion among the eighths of the daytime (planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day), today part 7. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 15:00–16:30. According to a note by the translator of the Kalaprakashika, Gulika is not considered inauspicious: it is even good for reaping, gathering grain, trade, medical treatment, repaying debts and a number of other activities; the view that whatever is begun during Gulika will repeat itself is a popular (mainly Tamil) belief.
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
The Moon in Pushya, the best of the nakshatras for new undertakings (except weddings).
The Moon in an ugra or tikshna nakshatra: a time for harsh deeds, not for auspicious undertakings.
Inauspicious: obstacles; nothing is started in the first half of the yoga, while the second half is acceptable.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
“Omitted” tithi, lying entirely between two sunrises and touching neither of them (avama day): unfavourable for new undertakings.
Group: Rikta. Deity: Kali.
Kali rules the fourteenth day of the waning moon and promotes destruction, appeal to elementals (forces of nature, elements) and spirits.
Meaning: Wrapping around (like a snake), hugging
Symbol: Curled snake
Deity: Naga - the lord of snakes (Sharpa)
Type: sharp (tikshna, daruna) — For drastic actions: surgery, severing ties, taming, exorcism, fighting diseases and enemies; unsuitable for other auspicious undertakings (the exception is weddings: Mula is among the nakshatras for marriage).
Vimshottari lord: Mercury
Shakti: cause suffering with poison, paralyze
Deity: 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 Ashlesha
For pruning and uprooting; plowing and watering are allowed, but nothing else.
Krishna-chaturdashi
for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
For pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
The knotted junction of “water” and “fire”: the last pada of Ashlesha, Jyeshtha and Revati and the first pada of Magha, Mula and Ashwini (as well as the tithi junctions of the 5th and 6th, the 10th and 11th, the 15th and 1st). Unfavourable for new undertakings.
The Moon in Ashwini, Ashlesha, Magha, Jyeshtha, Mula or Revati — the nakshatras at the junctions of signs. For those born in them, tradition prescribes a pacifying rite; new undertakings call for caution.
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Rahu (a different segment for each weekday). No new work, journeys or deals are started; whatever was begun earlier may be continued.
How it is calculated: following the South Indian tradition (Tamil Nadu, Kerala), as Drik Panchang does — the daytime from sunrise to sunset (upper limb of the disc, with refraction) is divided into 8 parts, and Rahu Kalam is part 2 (Mon 2, Sat 3, Fri 4, Wed 5, Thu 6, Tue 7, Sun 8).
Another tradition — Kala Vela: the eighth parts of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order starting from the lord of the day, while the eighth part, the last before sunset, is “empty”, without a lord; in this tradition it is given to Rahu — today {y} (on Sundays it coincides with the calculation above).
Yet another tradition — printed panchangas: a nominal day of 6:00–18:00, so Rahu Kalam always falls at the same clock time — today 07:30–09:00; if the nominal 6:00–18:00 day is counted in local mean time — 07:59–09:29 by the clock. Far from India this is a rough approximation.
Using the rising and setting of the centre of the disc without refraction (old Siddhantic panchangas): {x}.
At night Rahu Kalam is usually not reckoned (the translator of the Kalaprakashika, 1917: “it occurs only in the daytime”); a few divide the night into 8 parts as well, but there is no generally accepted order of the night parts. In North India, Choghadiya is more often consulted to choose the hour.
One-eighth of the daytime associated with Yama: unfavourable for new undertakings and journeys.
How it is calculated: the eighths of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day; Yamaganda (Yamaghantaka) is Jupiter’s portion, today part 4. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 10:30–12:00.
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Gulika (the son of Saturn). Whatever is begun at this time tends to repeat, so funerals are not held and loans are not taken during Gulika; important new undertakings are usually avoided.
How it is calculated: Saturn’s portion among the eighths of the daytime (planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day), today part 6. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 13:30–15:00. According to a note by the translator of the Kalaprakashika, Gulika is not considered inauspicious: it is even good for reaping, gathering grain, trade, medical treatment, repaying debts and a number of other activities; the view that whatever is begun during Gulika will repeat itself is a popular (mainly Tamil) belief.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
−1 — 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.
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.
14th tithi of the waning Moon, the eve of the new moon: unfavourable for new undertakings; a day of Shiva (Masik Shivaratri).
Vishti Karana with the Moon in Karka, Simha, Kumbha or Mina: Bhadra resides on earth (bhu-loka) and is especially harmful.
Group: Purna. Deity: Pitris (ancestors).
The Pitris (ancestors) rule the new moon; this period is suitable for rites honoring the ancestors (shraddha, tarpana), for pacifying the mind and performing austerities.
Meaning: Powerful, sufficient
Symbol: Throne, palanquin, royal canopy
Deity: Pitris or Pitars - ancestors of the clan, forefathers
Type: fierce (ugra, krura) — For destructive and dangerous tasks: demolition, work with fire and weapons, disputes; unsuitable for other auspicious undertakings (the exception is weddings: Magha is among the nakshatras for marriage).
Vimshottari lord: Ketu
Shakti: leave the body (temporarily or completely), give transformation similar to death
Especially auspicious: success of undertakings, gaining knowledge and receiving initiations.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
Deity: Vrisha (the sacred bull)
Inauspicious for new undertakings. Good for work with cattle, worship of cows and rites for the ancestors (shraddha).
A karana is half a tithi; there are 60 of them in a lunar month.
Lord: Mars
Promotes decisive manifestations of will, competitions, active and gambling games, sports, training, overcoming obstacles, working with fire, metal (especially iron), mechanisms, electricity, explosive substances and weapons, militant actions, demand from debtors, litigation, verdicts, quarrels, conflicts, control of parasites (insects and rats) and similar matters. Some medical procedures, such as massage or chiropractic therapy, can be carried out during this time.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): unfavorable for planting seeds, flowers and trees or for working in the field (favorable for fighting pests or pruning something)
plants of the day: onions, garlic and thorny plants, plants that actively defend themselves
nakshatra Magha
For pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else.
Amavasya
do not start anything, only finish up safe tasks that require no exertion
For pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
“Deadly” combination of weekday and tithi group: Sun and Tue — Nanda (1, 6, 11), Mon and Fri — Bhadra (2, 7, 12), Wed — Jaya (3, 8, 13), Thu — Rikta (4, 9, 14), Sat — Purna (5, 10, 15). Portends failure for new undertakings.
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Rahu (a different segment for each weekday). No new work, journeys or deals are started; whatever was begun earlier may be continued.
How it is calculated: following the South Indian tradition (Tamil Nadu, Kerala), as Drik Panchang does — the daytime from sunrise to sunset (upper limb of the disc, with refraction) is divided into 8 parts, and Rahu Kalam is part 7 (Mon 2, Sat 3, Fri 4, Wed 5, Thu 6, Tue 7, Sun 8).
Another tradition — Kala Vela: the eighth parts of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order starting from the lord of the day, while the eighth part, the last before sunset, is “empty”, without a lord; in this tradition it is given to Rahu — today {y} (on Sundays it coincides with the calculation above).
Yet another tradition — printed panchangas: a nominal day of 6:00–18:00, so Rahu Kalam always falls at the same clock time — today 15:00–16:30; if the nominal 6:00–18:00 day is counted in local mean time — 15:29–16:59 by the clock. Far from India this is a rough approximation.
Using the rising and setting of the centre of the disc without refraction (old Siddhantic panchangas): {x}.
At night Rahu Kalam is usually not reckoned (the translator of the Kalaprakashika, 1917: “it occurs only in the daytime”); a few divide the night into 8 parts as well, but there is no generally accepted order of the night parts. In North India, Choghadiya is more often consulted to choose the hour.
One-eighth of the daytime associated with Yama: unfavourable for new undertakings and journeys.
How it is calculated: the eighths of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day; Yamaganda (Yamaghantaka) is Jupiter’s portion, today part 3. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 09:00–10:30.
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Gulika (the son of Saturn). Whatever is begun at this time tends to repeat, so funerals are not held and loans are not taken during Gulika; important new undertakings are usually avoided.
How it is calculated: Saturn’s portion among the eighths of the daytime (planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day), today part 5. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 12:00–13:30. According to a note by the translator of the Kalaprakashika, Gulika is not considered inauspicious: it is even good for reaping, gathering grain, trade, medical treatment, repaying debts and a number of other activities; the view that whatever is begun during Gulika will repeat itself is a popular (mainly Tamil) belief.
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
New moon: a day of the ancestors (shraddha, tarpana) and of spiritual practice, unfavourable for worldly undertakings.
Patron: Hrishikesha; Aditya — Vivasvan. Full moon in nakshatra Purva or Uttara Bhadrapada. Ritu: Varsha.
Group: Nanda. Deity: Brahma.
The ruler of the first lunar day is Brahma. This time is suitable for all types of ceremonies.
Meaning: Prior red
Symbol: Headboard, rarely: hammock, ficus
Deity: Bhaga (Share, Distributor) - god of wealth and family
Type: fierce (ugra, krura) — For destructive and dangerous tasks: demolition, work with fire and weapons, disputes; unsuitable for other auspicious undertakings (the exception is weddings: Magha is among the nakshatras for marriage).
Vimshottari lord: Venus
Shakti: give reproduction, the receiving of fruit
Auspicious (in some traditions — especially auspicious): study, practice, mastering new things — anything achieved through effort.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
Deity: Vayu (Marut)
Fixed, but auspicious: good for auspicious ceremonies, offerings and homa, work for prosperity and livelihood.
A karana is half a tithi; there are 60 of them in a lunar month.
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-Phalguni
For pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else.
Shukla-pratipat
digging, plowing, planting trees
Planting and sowing are allowed.
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.
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-eighth of the daytime ruled by Rahu (a different segment for each weekday). No new work, journeys or deals are started; whatever was begun earlier may be continued.
How it is calculated: following the South Indian tradition (Tamil Nadu, Kerala), as Drik Panchang does — the daytime from sunrise to sunset (upper limb of the disc, with refraction) is divided into 8 parts, and Rahu Kalam is part 5 (Mon 2, Sat 3, Fri 4, Wed 5, Thu 6, Tue 7, Sun 8).
Another tradition — Kala Vela: the eighth parts of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order starting from the lord of the day, while the eighth part, the last before sunset, is “empty”, without a lord; in this tradition it is given to Rahu — today {y} (on Sundays it coincides with the calculation above).
Yet another tradition — printed panchangas: a nominal day of 6:00–18:00, so Rahu Kalam always falls at the same clock time — today 12:00–13:30; if the nominal 6:00–18:00 day is counted in local mean time — 12:29–13:59 by the clock. Far from India this is a rough approximation.
Using the rising and setting of the centre of the disc without refraction (old Siddhantic panchangas): {x}.
At night Rahu Kalam is usually not reckoned (the translator of the Kalaprakashika, 1917: “it occurs only in the daytime”); a few divide the night into 8 parts as well, but there is no generally accepted order of the night parts. In North India, Choghadiya is more often consulted to choose the hour.
One-eighth of the daytime associated with Yama: unfavourable for new undertakings and journeys.
How it is calculated: the eighths of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day; Yamaganda (Yamaghantaka) is Jupiter’s portion, today part 2. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 07:30–09:00.
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Gulika (the son of Saturn). Whatever is begun at this time tends to repeat, so funerals are not held and loans are not taken during Gulika; important new undertakings are usually avoided.
How it is calculated: Saturn’s portion among the eighths of the daytime (planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day), today part 4. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 10:30–12:00. According to a note by the translator of the Kalaprakashika, Gulika is not considered inauspicious: it is even good for reaping, gathering grain, trade, medical treatment, repaying debts and a number of other activities; the view that whatever is begun during Gulika will repeat itself is a popular (mainly Tamil) belief.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
A tithi favourable for new undertakings: in the bright half of the month — the 2nd, 3rd, 5th, 7th, 10th, 11th and 13th, in the dark half — the 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 5th.
Group: Bhadra. Deity: Vidhatr.
Patronizes the second lunar day of Vidhatr. This period is suitable for all matters designed for development and long-term preservation, for example, for laying the foundations of buildings.
Meaning: Following red
Symbol: Half of the bed under the feet (foot)
Deity: Aryaman (Lord of Hospitality)
Type: fixed (dhruva, sthira) — For what is firm and lasting: laying house foundations, housewarming, planting, weddings, taking office, long-term projects.
Vimshottari lord: Sun
Shakti: accumulate and prosper through alliances
Especially auspicious: any auspicious deeds and ceremonies.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
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: 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-Phalguni
Planting and sowing are allowed.
Shukla-dvitya
planting and sowing are allowed (long-term result)
Soaking seeds is allowed, but not planting or sowing.
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.
“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 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
Group: Jaya. Deity: Vishnu.
Vishnu rules the third lunar day. It is a suitable time for cutting hair, nails, shaving and other cosmetic procedures. You can begin any important business.
Meaning: Hand, fist
Symbol: Palm or fist
Deity: Savitar (Animating, Awakening)
Type: light (kshipra, laghu) — For quick matters: trade, healing, study, travel, purchases and starting a business.
Vimshottari lord: Moon
Shakti: give the obtaining of what you want with your own hands, dexterity
Auspicious: pure and noble deeds, religious rites, study.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
Deity: 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: 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 Hasta
Soaking seeds is allowed, but not planting or sowing.
Shukla-tritya
any undertakings
No pruning; planting flowers, soaking and the like are allowed.
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.
The Moon’s nakshatra is the 4th, 6th, 9th, 10th, 13th or 20th from the Sun’s nakshatra. As the Sun dispels darkness, so this yoga cancels many bad combinations of the day and supports new undertakings.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
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
“Empty” tithi (the 4th, 9th or 14th): whatever is begun bears no fruit; suitable for removal, demolition and overcoming obstacles.
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: Brilliant, clear
Symbol: Pearl or brilliant jewel
Deity: Tvashtri (Heavenly Architect) or Vishwakarma (Vastu God)
Type: soft (mridu, maitra) — For arts and music, friendship and love, new clothes and jewellery, weddings and festivals.
Vimshottari lord: Mars
Shakti: accumulate brilliant qualities (receive well-deserved respect)
Especially auspicious: study, sacred rites, peace and reconciliation.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): 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 Chitra
No pruning; planting flowers, soaking and the like are allowed.
Shukla-chaturti
felling trees, for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result.
according to the Indian tradition: Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result (planting or sowing is not allowed).
do not fell trees, 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.
An additional auspicious combination of weekday and nakshatra, not given in all panchangas: Sun — Mula, Mon — Dhanishtha, Tue — Uttara Bhadrapada, Wed — Krittika, Thu — Punarvasu, Fri — Purva Phalguni, Sat — Swati.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
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: 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: 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): planting trees, sowing grain crops
plants of the day: laurel, spices, for example hot peppers
nakshatra Swati
Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result.
according to the Indian tradition: Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result (planting or sowing is not allowed).
Shukla-panchami
do not fell trees, any undertakings
Planting and sowing are not allowed, but everyday routine tasks may be carried out.
plowing the ground
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
The nitya yoga of “discord” is in force for most of the day: worldly undertakings are postponed, and the day suits fasting, prayer and spiritual practice.
Group: Nanda. Deity: Kartikeya.
Kartikeya presides on the sixth lunar day, favoring coronations (taking office), establishing new friendships, celebrating holidays and performances.
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): field work, planting rice, grain, trees or flowers
plants of the day: watery vegetables such as cucumbers and zucchini, water-loving plants such as rice
nakshatra Vishakha
Planting and sowing are not allowed, but everyday routine tasks may be carried out.
Shukla-shashti
plowing the ground
No pruning; planting flowers, soaking and the like are allowed.
soaking seeds is allowed, farming
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
“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.
“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 — 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: 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.
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): unfavorable for planting seeds, flowers and trees or for working in the field (favorable for fighting pests or pruning something)
plants of the day: onions, garlic and thorny plants, plants that actively defend themselves
nakshatra Anuradha
No pruning; planting flowers, soaking and the like are allowed.
Shukla-saptami
soaking seeds is allowed, farming
For pruning and uprooting; plowing and watering are allowed, but nothing else.
tillage and sowing are forbidden
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
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.
8th tithi: a day of Durga and Shiva, good for fasting and worship, but weaker than usual for worldly undertakings.
Group: Jaya. Deity: Vasus.
The ruler of the eighth lunar day is Vasu, which favors the beginning of military operations, the construction of defenses and fortifications.
Meaning: Born before (eldest, chief)
Symbol: Umbrella or earring, amulet, necklace
Deity: Indra (Leader of the Gods)
Type: sharp (tikshna, daruna) — For drastic actions: surgery, severing ties, taming, exorcism, fighting diseases and enemies; unsuitable for other auspicious undertakings (the exception is weddings: Mula is among the nakshatras for marriage).
Vimshottari lord: Mercury
Shakti: rise up and win, draw strength in battle (looking for the limits of fearlessness)
Deity: Indra
Auspicious: good for any benevolent and lasting work, building up health and strength, undertakings meant to grow.
A karana is half a tithi; there are 60 of them in a lunar month.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): doing work related to water and earth - plowing and sowing, planting flowers and trees
plants of the day: climbers, plants that depend on others and adapt quickly, all leafy greens
nakshatra Jyestha
For pruning and uprooting; plowing and watering are allowed, but nothing else.
Shukla-ashtami
tillage and sowing are forbidden
for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
+1 — auspicious sign 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: Root
Symbol: Roots, elephant goad, lion's tail (panicle)
Deity: Nirriti (Goddess of Destruction or Alakshmi)
Type: sharp (tikshna, daruna) — For drastic actions: surgery, severing ties, taming, exorcism, fighting diseases and enemies; unsuitable for other auspicious undertakings (the exception is weddings: Mula is among the nakshatras for marriage).
Vimshottari lord: Ketu
Shakti: destroy, crush (also the ability to destroy destruction)
Auspicious: health and healing, long-term matters and anything meant to last a long time.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): 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-navami
for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
For pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else.
any undertakings
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
A tithi “burnt” by the Sun in its current sign (the Sun in Dhanu or Mina — the 2nd, in Vrishabha or Kumbha — the 4th, in Mesha or Karka — the 6th, in Mithuna or Kanya — the 8th, in Simha or Vrischika — the 10th, in Tula or Makara — the 12th): unfavourable for new undertakings.
Group: Purna. Deity: Dharma.
The tenth lunar day is patronized by Dharma, which favors virtuous deeds, religious events, spiritual practices, as well as other pious activities. You can start any important work.
Meaning: Prior invincible, unsubdued
Symbol: Elephant tusk, fan or bed
Deity: Varuna
Type: fierce (ugra, krura) — For destructive and dangerous tasks: demolition, work with fire and weapons, disputes; unsuitable for other auspicious undertakings (the exception is weddings: Magha is among the nakshatras for marriage).
Vimshottari lord: Venus
Shakti: add strength, energy (regenerate)
Auspicious: 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): 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-dashami
any undertakings
Planting and sowing are allowed.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Group: Nanda. Deity: Rudra.
The ruler of the eleventh lunar day is Rudra, which is favorable for fasting and religious (spiritual) activities. Remembering the Supreme Deity will give especially positive results.
Meaning: Subsequent invincible, insubordinate
Symbol: Small bed
Deity: Vishva-Deva (All Gods)
Type: fixed (dhruva, sthira) — For what is firm and lasting: laying house foundations, housewarming, planting, weddings, taking office, long-term projects.
Vimshottari lord: Sun
Shakti: give an undeniable victory, thanks to alliances and support
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): 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-ekadashi
pruning and weeding
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
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: Bhadra. Deity: Sun (Ravi).
The Sun (Ravi) rules the twelfth lunar day and this period is auspicious for religious ceremonies, lighting the sacred fire and performing one's duties.
Meaning: Listener
Symbol: Ear (listener), three footprints (Vishnu's steps), trident
Deity: Shri Vishnu
Type: movable (chara, chala) — For journeys and moving house, buying vehicles, gardening, quick and temporary changes.
Vimshottari lord: Moon
Shakti: bind together (three worlds, i.e. all)
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-dvadashi
neutral
The same combination of weekday (Sun, Tue or Sat) and Bhadra tithi (2, 7 or 12), but with the nakshatra Mrigashirsha, Chitra or Dhanishtha. The result repeats twice: good for acquisitions, bad for losses, loans and funerals.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
0 — does not affect the haircut rating
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.
The Sun moves into a new sign: a time for holy baths, dana and worship of the Sun, but not for new undertakings.
Group: Jaya. Deity: God of Love.
The thirteenth lunar day is ruled by the God of love, which is favorable for establishing friendly relations, sensual pleasures, as well as celebrations.
Meaning: The richest or fastest, Shravishtha - the most famous
Symbol: Drum or flute
Deity: Vasu (kind) - 8 phenomena of nature, assistants of Indra
Type: movable (chara, chala) — For journeys and moving house, buying vehicles, gardening, quick and temporary changes.
Vimshottari lord: Mars
Shakti: bring abundance and fame through the direction and organization of people
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-triodashi
no pruning or felling
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
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.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
The Moon in Kumbha or Mina (from the middle of Dhanishtha to the end of Revati). During these five nakshatras people do not travel south, gather firewood or grass, lay a roof or build a bed; cremation is performed with a special rite.
Group: Rikta. Deity: Kali.
Kali rules the fourteenth lunar day and promotes destruction, appeal to elementals (forces of nature, elements) and spirits.
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: lasting and long-term matters, laying foundations and building, vows.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): 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-chaturdashi
not good for sowing seeds, for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Inauspicious: disputes and pain; the first 5 ghatis (about 2 h) are skipped.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
Group: Purna. Deity: Vishvedevas.
Vishvedevas rule the full moon and protect the peace of mind and the performance of austerities.
Meaning: First Blessed (foot, leg)
Symbol: Head of red bed, two-faced man, swords
Deity: Aja Ekapad - sunbeam or lightning strike
Type: fierce (ugra, krura) — For destructive and dangerous tasks: demolition, work with fire and weapons, disputes; unsuitable for other auspicious undertakings (the exception is weddings: Magha is among the nakshatras for marriage).
Vimshottari lord: Jupiter
Shakti: ignite and kindle the fire of spiritual search
what to do (Tibetan tradition): 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.
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.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
The fortnight of ancestor rites (shraddha) before Navaratri: weddings, major purchases and new undertakings are traditionally postponed.
Inauspicious: difficulties and obstacles; the first 6 ghatis (about 2 h 24 min) are skipped.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
A single tithi touches three consecutive days (a long tithi that prevails at two sunrises): unfavourable for weddings and important undertakings.
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)
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.
Purnima
sowing seeds, any undertakings
digging, plowing, planting trees
+1 — favourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Auspicious: investments, trade, savings, starting ventures that are meant to grow.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
Group: Nanda. Deity: Brahma.
The ruler of the first day of the waning moon is Brahma. This time is suitable for all types of ceremonies.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): planting flowers and trees; digging the ground is not very favorable; do not prune and the like
plants of the day: flowers, ornamental plants
nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra
Planting and sowing are allowed.
Krishna-pratipat
digging, plowing, planting trees
No pruning; planting flowers, soaking and the like are allowed.
according to the Indian tradition: No pruning; planting flowers, soaking seeds and the like are allowed.
planting and sowing are allowed (long-term result)
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.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Group: Bhadra. Deity: Vidhatr.
Patronizes the second day of the waning Moon - Vidhatr. This period is suitable for all matters designed for development and long-term preservation, for example, for laying the foundations of buildings.
Meaning: Rich, prosperous
Symbol: Fish (sometimes a couple) or drum
Deity: Pushan (Prosperous)
Type: soft (mridu, maitra) — For arts and music, friendship and love, new clothes and jewellery, weddings and festivals.
Vimshottari lord: Mercury
Shakti: nourish (satiate at the expense of its abundance)
Auspicious: everything lasting — foundations, building, planting, long-term commitments.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): 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 Revati
No pruning; planting flowers, soaking and the like are allowed.
according to the Indian tradition: No pruning; planting flowers, soaking seeds and the like are allowed.
Krishna-dvitya
planting and sowing are allowed (long-term result)
any undertakings
Soaking seeds is allowed, but not planting or sowing.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Inauspicious: portends failures and injuries; the first 9 ghatis (about 3 h 36 min) are skipped.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
Group: Jaya. Deity: Vishnu.
Vishnu rules the third day of the waning moon. It is a good time for cutting hair, nails, shaving and other cosmetic procedures. You can start any important business.
Meaning: Riders or Grooms
Symbol: Horse's Head
Deity: Ashwini Kumara
Type: light (kshipra, laghu) — For quick matters: trade, healing, study, travel, purchases and starting a business.
Vimshottari lord: Ketu
Shakti: quickly achieve anything
what to do (Tibetan tradition): planting trees, sowing grain crops
plants of the day: laurel, spices, for example hot peppers
nakshatra Ashwini
Soaking seeds is allowed, but not planting or sowing.
Krishna-tritya
any undertakings
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
Auspicious: festivals, joyful occasions, rest and recreation.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
Group: Rikta. Deity: Yama.
The ruler of the fourth day of the waning Moon is Yama. Important matters should not be started. It is possible to conduct military maneuvers, remove obstacles and destroy something.
Meaning: Carrier (porter or loader)
Symbol: Yoni (bosom, source)
Deity: Yama (Dharma-raja)
Type: fierce (ugra, krura) — For destructive and dangerous tasks: demolition, work with fire and weapons, disputes; unsuitable for other auspicious undertakings (the exception is weddings: Magha is among the nakshatras for marriage).
Vimshottari lord: Venus
Shakti: take (take away) something
what to do (Tibetan tradition): 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 Bharani
For pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else.
Krishna-chaturti
for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
any undertakings
Planting and sowing are not allowed, but everyday routine tasks may be carried out.
“Fire-breathing” yoga: the 1st tithi with Mula, the 5th with Bharani, the 8th with Krittika, the 9th with Rohini, the 10th with Ashlesha. Especially harmful for weddings, housewarmings, sowing and beginning studies.
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Inauspicious: sudden hindrances, a “lightning strike”; the first 3 ghatis (about 1 h 12 min) are skipped.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
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: Cutter (chisel) or chopping
Symbol: Sharp tool (axe, razor), flame
Deity: Agni
Type: mixed (mishra, sadharana) — For everyday and routine tasks, work with fire and metal; it is better not to begin important new matters.
Vimshottari lord: Sun
Shakti: burn and ignite others
what to do (Tibetan tradition): 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 Krittika
Planting and sowing are not allowed, but everyday routine tasks may be carried out.
Krishna-shashti
plowing the ground
Planting and sowing are allowed.
An inauspicious combination of tithi and nakshatra (the “empty” nakshatra of a tithi, for example the 6th or 11th tithi with Rohini, the 12th with Ashlesha). Whatever is begun at this time remains without result.
+1 — 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: 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: 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)
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 Rohini
Planting and sowing are allowed.
Krishna-saptami
soaking seeds is allowed, digging the ground
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.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
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: 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): sowing, planting flowers and trees
plants of the day: plants with large sweet fruits, or with fleshy (voluminous) stems and leaves
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-ashtami
tillage and sowing are forbidden
For pruning and uprooting; plowing and watering are allowed, but nothing else.
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
0 — does not affect the haircut rating
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.
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-navami
for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
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.
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-dashami
any undertakings
0 — does not affect the haircut rating
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-ekadashi
plowing, pruning and weeding