Panchanga Calendar

September 1967

SamvatsaraPlavanga (41)MonthShravana → Bhadrapada from 5.09RituVarshaAyanaDakshinayanaPlace55°45′ N 37°35′ E, UTC+3 changeAyanamsaLahiri

September 1967 falls, in the lunar calendar (amanta), within the months Shravana (until 4.09), Bhadrapada (from 5.09). Periods: all month — Chaturmasya; from 18.09 — Pitru Paksha. Major festivals: 7.09 Ganesha Chaturthi; 17.09 Ananta Chaturdashi.

Mon

Tue

Wed

Thu

Fri

Sat

Sun

1Pun12

2Push13Shani Pradosha

3Ashl14

4Mag30Somvati Amavasya

5UPh1

6Has2Hartalika Teej

7Chit4Ganesha Chaturthi

8Swa5until 06:29

9Vish6Skanda Shashti

10Anu7

11Jye8Radha Ashtami

12Mul9

13PAsh10after 15:51

14UAsh11after 15:44

15Shra12after 17:31

16Dhan13

17Shat14Ananta Chaturdashi

18PBh15Purnima Shraddha

19UBh1

20Rev2

21Ashw3after 11:42

22Ashw4Sankashti

23Bhar5

24Krit5

25Roh6until 10:30

26Mrig7Kalashtami

27Ard8Avidhava Navami

28Pun9after 13:16

29Push10

30Ashl11Indira Ekadashi

Day ratingBest daysFavourableOrdinaryAvoid new venturesUnfavourable

MarkersPitru Pakshaafter / until HH:MM

Moon5Waxing Moon5Waning Moon15Purnima30Amavasya

Nakshatra typesfixedsoftlightmovablesharpfiercemixed

Icons this month (22)

PradoshaShivaratriday of Amavasya (ancestor rites)Tripushkar YogaHartalika TeejChandra DarshanVinayaka ChaturthiRishi PanchamiSkanda ShashtiRadha AshtamiGoddess (Durga, Kali)EkadashiVamana JayantiAnanta ChaturdashiSankrantiShraddha (ancestors)day of Purnima (full moon fast and puja)SankashtiAutumnal equinoxAmrita Siddhi YogaDwipushkar YogaKalashtami

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

15.09 Fri — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Auspicious nakshatra, Auspicious weekday after 17:31
Dhanishtha (movable): for journeys and moving house, buying vehicles, gardening, quick and temporary changes.
19.09 Tue — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Anandadi: Siddhi, 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.
21.09 Thu — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Anandadi: Manasa, Auspicious nakshatra after 11:42 until 13:47
Ashwini (light): for quick matters: trade, healing, study, travel, purchases and starting a business.
Pitru Paksha: weddings, major purchases and new undertakings are traditionally postponed.
25.09 Mon — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Yoga Siddhi, Ravi Yoga until 10:30
Rohini (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.
28.09 Thu — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Anandadi: Siddhi, Auspicious nakshatra after 13:16
Punarvasu (movable): for journeys and moving house, buying vehicles, gardening, quick and temporary changes.
Pitru Paksha: weddings, major purchases and new undertakings are traditionally postponed.

Festivals

2.09 Sat Shani Pradosha
2.09 Sat Masik Shivaratri
4.09 Mon Shravana Amavasya (Pithori, Pola)
4.09 Mon Somvati Amavasya
6.09 Wed Hartalika Teej
6.09 Wed Chandra Darshan
7.09 Thu Ganesha Chaturthi
8.09 Fri Rishi Panchami
9.09 Sat Skanda Shashti
11.09 Mon Radha Ashtami
11.09 Mon Masik Durgashtami
14.09 Thu Parivartini Ekadashi (Parsva, Vamana)
15.09 Fri Vamana Jayanti
15.09 Fri Pradosha Vrat
17.09 Sun Ananta Chaturdashi
17.09 Sun Kanya Sankranti (Vishwakarma Puja)
18.09 Mon Bhadrapada Purnima
18.09 Mon Purnima Shraddha (start of Pitru Paksha)
22.09 Fri Sankashti Chaturthi (Vighnaraja)
22.09 Fri Bharani Shraddha
26.09 Tue Kalashtami
26.09 Tue Madhya Ashtami (Pitru Paksha)
27.09 Wed Avidhava Navami (Matri Navami)
30.09 Sat Indira Ekadashi

Special muhurta yogas

1.09 Fri Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 05:32–11:23
5.09 Tue Tripushkar Yoga 11:29–02:33 (06.09)
6.09 Wed Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 05:42–00:07 (07.09)
15.09 Fri Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 05:59–17:31
19.09 Tue Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 06:07–01:57 (20.09)
21.09 Thu Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day
22.09 Fri Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 06:13–08:04
25.09 Mon Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day
25.09 Mon Amrita Siddhi Yoga 16:49–06:20 (26.09)
26.09 Tue Dwipushkar Yoga 06:20–12:09
28.09 Thu Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day
28.09 Thu Amrita Siddhi Yoga 20:48–06:26 (29.09)
28.09 Thu Guru Pushya Yoga 20:48–06:26 (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

3.09 Sun — Yamaghanta, many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower), Krishna Chaturdashi (unfavourable day)
4.09 Mon — Amavasya, Fierce or sharp nakshatra, Anandadi: Dhwanksha
6.09 Wed — Kshaya tithi
9.09 Sat — Vaidhriti, Krakacha Yoga, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
10.09 Sun — Anandadi: Mrityu, Samvartaka Yoga, Fierce or sharp nakshatra (unfavourable day)
17.09 Sun — Sankranti day, Rikta tithi, Panchaka
23.09 Sat — Tryahasparsha, Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi), Jwalamukhi Yoga
26.09 Tue — Vyatipata, Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Hutashana Yoga
27.09 Wed — many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower), Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi), Hutashana Yoga (unfavourable day)
29.09 Fri — Bhadra on earth, Anandadi: Utpata, Hutashana Yoga
30.09 Sat — Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra), Hutashana Yoga, Fierce or sharp nakshatra

Sky this month

4.09 New moon (Amavasya) 14:36
17.09 Kanya Sankranti 02:35 — the Sun enters Kanya (Virgo)
18.09 Full moon (Purnima) 19:59
23.09 Autumnal equinox 20:38
There are no eclipses this month.

Periods

all month Chaturmasya
from 18.09 Pitru Paksha
16.09 06:12 – 21.09 04:55 Mrityu Panchaka

Samvatsara and month

Plavanga (No. 41, “leaper (a monkey)”) — A year of leaps: abrupt changes, floods, relocations; results are mixed. more

Northern samvatsara: Siddharthi. Shaka Samvat 1889, Vikram Samvat 2024, Kali Yuga 5068.

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	Ordinary day — pros: Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Pushya; cons: Anandadi: Utpata, Vyatipata
Month	Shravana (amanta) · Bhadrapada (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Plavanga (No. 41) · Shaka 1889 · Vikram 2024 more
Period	Chaturmasya

At sunrise 05:32

Tithi	12Krishna-dvadashi (Bhadra, Sun (Ravi)) · until 21:44 more
Nakshatra	Punarvasu, pada 4 (movable, Aditi, Jupiter) · until 11:23 more
Yoga	Vyatipata (“calamity, downfall”, inauspicious) · until 08:57 more
Karana	Kaulava (movable) · until 10:24 more
Vara	Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Karka (Cancer)

Changes during the day

from 08:57	yoga Variyana
from 10:24	karana Taitila
from 11:23	nakshatra Pushya
from 21:44	tithi Krishna-trayodashi
from 21:44	karana Gara

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:53
Sunrise	05:32
Noon	12:29
Sunset	19:25
End of twilight	20:05
Moonrise	00:13
Moonset	18:57
Day length	13 h 53 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 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 (05:32–11:23) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Pushya (11:23–19:25) is good for sowing.

more — lunar calendar for gardeners

Festivals and periods

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 05:32–11:23

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:32–21:44

Anandadi: Lumbaka 05:32–11:23 Anandadi: Utpata 11:23–05:34 (02.09)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:11–04:52
Abhijit Muhurta	12:01–12:56
Vijaya Muhurta	14:48–15:43
Godhuli	19:25–19:46
Pradosha	19:25–21:27
Nishitha	00:09–00:50 (02.09)
Amrita Kalam	09:00–10:35, 04:24–05:57 (02.09)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	10:45–12:29
Yamaganda	15:57–17:41
Gulika Kalam	07:16–09:00
Dur Muhurta	08:19–09:14, 12:56–13:52
Varjyam	19:07–20:40

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 08:57–13:12, 17:51–18:56

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

Cutting hair, shaving	good 08:57–13:12, 17:51–18:56
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	good 08:57–13:12, 17:51–18:56
Bathing, washing hair	average throughout the daytime

Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Punarvasu until 11:23, Pushya from 11:23; tithi Krishna-dvadashi; lagna Simha 05:32, Kanya 07:11, Tula 10:11, Vrischika 13:12, Dhanu 15:57, Makara 17:51, Kumbha 18:56

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Punarvasu (until 11:23) — strength of spirit (bravery, resilience); Pushya (from 11:23) — increase in wealth; Friday — universal respect.

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

Vyatipata 05:32–08:57: auspicious undertakings, including haircuts, are avoided during this yoga (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Cautions:

Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
Friday: B. V. Raman advises against cutting nails (the rating above is the site’s summary, which uses the same weekdays for nails as for haircuts, so Friday counts as auspicious).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = +2

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

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 05:32–11:23+1 Pushya 11:23–05:34 (02.09)+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Yoga Variyana 08:57–05:34 (02.09)0 Chaturmasya0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:32–21:44 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Vyatipata 05:32–08:57−3 Anandadi: Utpata 11:23–05:34 (02.09)

Panchanga at sunrise 05:32

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Pushya, Anandadi: Mitra; cons: Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn), Yoga Parigha
Month	Shravana (amanta) · Bhadrapada (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Plavanga (No. 41) · Shaka 1889 · Vikram 2024 more
Period	Chaturmasya
Festivals	Shani Pradosha · Masik Shivaratri

At sunrise 05:34

Tithi	13Krishna-trayodashi (Jaya, God of Love) · until 19:53 more
Nakshatra	Pushya, pada 4 (light, Brhaspati, Saturn) · until 10:35 more
Yoga	Variyana (“excellent, best”, auspicious) · until 06:42 more
Karana	Gara (movable) · until 08:53 more
Vara	Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Karka (Cancer)

Changes during the day

from 06:42	yoga Parigha
from 08:53	karana Vanija
from 10:35	nakshatra Ashlesha
from 19:53	tithi Krishna-chaturdashi
from 19:53	karana Vishti
from 03:55 (03.09)	yoga Shiva

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:55
Sunrise	05:34
Noon	12:29
Sunset	19:23
End of twilight	20:02
Moonrise	01:40
Moonset	19:17
Day length	13 h 48 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 10:35

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Pushya (05:34–10:35) is good for sowing.

more — lunar calendar for gardeners

Festivals and periods

Shani Pradosha · Shiva

Pradosha on a Saturday. According to legend, Shiva drank the Halahala poison on a Saturday Trayodashi, so fasting on this day pacifies Shani (Saturn) and softens his harsh influence.

Rule: pradosha vyapini: 3 muhurtas after sunset, 19:23–19:53
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

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, 00:09–00:50 (03.09)
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 19:53–05:36 (03.09)

Anandadi: Mitra 05:34–10:35 Anandadi: Manasa 10:35–05:36 (03.09)

Bhadra on earth: 19:53–06:44 (03.09); Bhadra Mukha 19:53–21:41; Bhadra Puchha 05:36–06:40 (03.09)
Gandanta (nakshatra): 03:33–14:42 (03.09)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:13–04:53
Abhijit Muhurta	12:01–12:56
Vijaya Muhurta	14:47–15:42
Godhuli	19:23–19:43
Pradosha	19:23–21:25
Nishitha	00:09–00:50 (03.09)
Amrita Kalam	04:24–05:57

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	09:01–10:45
Yamaganda	14:12–15:56
Gulika Kalam	05:34–07:18
Dur Muhurta	05:34–06:29, 06:29–07:24
Varjyam	22:37–00:07 (03.09)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 07:07–10:35

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 07:07–10:35
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 07:07–10:35
Bathing, washing hair	average 07:07–10:35

Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Pushya until 10:35, Ashlesha from 10:35; tithi Krishna-trayodashi; lagna Simha 05:34, Kanya 07:07, Tula 10:07, Vrischika 13:08, Dhanu 15:53, Makara 17:47, Kumbha 18:52

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Pushya (until 10:35) — increase in wealth; Ashlesha (from 10:35) — physical affliction (suffering); Saturday — decline of physical strength.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

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 Pushya 05:34–10:35+1 Anandadi: Mitra 05:34–10:35+1 Yoga Variyana 05:34–06:420 Chaturmasya−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 10:35–05:36 (03.09)−1 Yoga Parigha 06:42–17:19−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)

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

Panchanga at sunrise 05:34

Summary	Unfavourable day — Yamaghanta, many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower)
Month	Shravana (amanta) · Bhadrapada (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Plavanga (No. 41) · Shaka 1889 · Vikram 2024 more
Period	Chaturmasya

At sunrise 05:36

Tithi	14Krishna-chaturdashi (Rikta, Kali) · until 17:28 more
Nakshatra	Ashlesha, pada 4 (sharp, Naga - the lord of snakes (Sharpa), Mercury) · until 09:09 more Gandamula
Yoga	Shiva (“auspicious, benevolent”, auspicious) · until 00:43 (04.09) more
Karana	Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 06:44 more
Vara	Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Karka (Cancer)

Changes during the day

from 06:44	karana Shakuni
from 09:09	nakshatra Magha
from 17:28	tithi Amavasya
from 17:28	karana Chatushpada
from 00:43 (04.09)	yoga Siddha
from 04:05 (04.09)	karana Naga

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:57
Sunrise	05:36
Noon	12:29
Sunset	19:20
End of twilight	19:59
Moonrise	03:16
Moonset	19:31
Day length	13 h 44 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 09:09	from 17:28

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Magha (09:09–19:20) is good for sowing, for root crops.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 05:36–06:44: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Shakuni 06:44–17:28: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it (it is suitable for sowing).
Chatushpada 17:28–19:20: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Krishna-chaturdashi 05:36–17:28: according to the Kalaprakashika, ploughing on Chaturdashi puts the owner’s life in danger.

more — lunar calendar for gardeners

Festivals and periods

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Yamaghanta 09:09–05:38 (04.09)

Anandadi: Vajra 05:36–09:09 Anandadi: Mudgara 09:09–05:38 (04.09)

Bhadra on earth: 19:53 (02.09)–06:44; Bhadra Mukha 19:53–21:41 (02.09); Bhadra Puchha 05:36–06:40
Gandanta (nakshatra): 03:33–14:42
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Ashlesha

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:14–04:55
Abhijit Muhurta	12:01–12:56
Vijaya Muhurta	14:45–15:40
Godhuli	19:20–19:41
Pradosha	19:20–21:24
Nishitha	00:08–00:50 (04.09)
Amrita Kalam	07:38–09:09, 05:00–06:29 (04.09)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	17:37–19:20
Yamaganda	12:28–14:11
Gulika Kalam	15:54–17:37
Dur Muhurta	17:30–18:25
Varjyam	20:11–21:39

Haircut and shaving

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

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

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

Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Ashlesha until 09:09, Magha from 09:09; tithi Krishna-chaturdashi until 17:28, Amavasya from 17:28; lagna Simha 05:36, Kanya 07:03, Tula 10:03, Vrischika 13:04, Dhanu 15:49, Makara 17:43, Kumbha 18:48

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Ashlesha (until 09:09) — physical affliction (suffering); Magha (from 09:09) — loss of property; Sunday — physical well-being.

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

Krishna-chaturdashi 05:36–17:28: a Rikta and Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Amavasya 17:28–19:20: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Bhadra on earth 05:36–06:44: no shaving or haircuts during Vishti Karana (according to the Muhurta Chintamani, Bhadra does harm when it is on earth; in heaven and in the netherworld its influence on earth is weak).

Cautions:

The Muhurta Chintamani warns: whoever shaves in Magha nakshatra 4 times a year puts their life in danger — frequent haircuts in this nakshatra are best avoided.
Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Unfavourable day · score S = −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: Yamaghanta, many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower)

Avoid starting important matters: Krishna Chaturdashi

+1 Yoga Shiva 05:36–00:43 (04.09)0 Chaturmasya0 Bhadra on earth 05:36–06:44−1 Anandadi: Vajra 05:36–09:09−1 Gandanta 05:36–14:42−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 05:36–09:09−3 Krishna Chaturdashi 05:36–17:28−3 Yamaghanta 09:09–05:38 (04.09)

Panchanga at sunrise 05:36

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Amavasya, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
Month	Shravana (amanta) · Bhadrapada (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Plavanga (No. 41) · Shaka 1889 · Vikram 2024 more
Period	Chaturmasya
Festivals	Somvati Amavasya · Shravana Amavasya (Pithori, Pola)

At sunrise 05:38

Tithi	30Amavasya (Purna, Pitris (ancestors)) · until 14:36 more
Nakshatra	Magha, pada 4 (fierce, Pitris or Pitars - ancestors of the clan, forefathers, Ketu) · until 07:13 more Gandamula
Yoga	Siddha (“perfected, accomplished”, auspicious) · until 21:11 more
Karana	Naga (fixed, inauspicious) · until 14:36 more
Vara	Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Simha (Leo)

Changes during the day

from 07:13	nakshatra Purva-Phalguni
from 14:36	tithi Shukla-pratipat
from 14:36	karana Kimstughna
from 21:11	yoga Sadhya
from 01:04 (05.09)	karana Bava
from 04:58 (05.09)	nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:59
Sunrise	05:38
Noon	12:28
Sunset	19:18
End of twilight	19:56
Moonrise	04:53
Moonset	19:40
Day length	13 h 39 min

Sky

New moon (Amavasya)	14:36

Gardener’s calendar

tasks at sunrise: good — 0, average — 1, bad — 12

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

task	at sunrise	from 07:13	from 14:36

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Magha (05:38–07:13) is good for sowing, for root crops.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Phalguni (07:13–19:18) is good for root crops.
Naga 05:38–14:36: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Kimstughna 14:36–19:18: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

Somvati Amavasya · Shiva

A new moon falling on a Monday. Married women circumambulate the peepal tree for their husbands’ long life; holy bathing in sacred rivers and charity are especially meritorious.

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 17:28 (03.09)–14:36
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Shravana Amavasya (Pithori, Pola) · Pitris (ancestors)

The new moon of Shravana — Pithori Amavasya (mothers pray for their children) and Pola (worship of bullocks in Maharashtra).

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 17:28 (03.09)–14:36
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Anandadi: Dhwaja 07:13–04:58 (05.09) Anandadi: Shrivatsa 04:58–05:40 (05.09) Anandadi: Dhwanksha 05:38–07:13

Gandanta (tithi): 14:15–14:57
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Magha

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:15–04:57
Abhijit Muhurta	12:00–12:55
Vijaya Muhurta	14:44–15:39
Godhuli	19:18–19:38
Pradosha	19:18–21:22
Nishitha	00:08–00:49 (05.09)
Amrita Kalam	05:00–06:29, 23:10–00:37 (05.09)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	07:20–09:03
Yamaganda	10:45–12:28
Gulika Kalam	14:10–15:53
Dur Muhurta	12:55–13:50, 15:39–16:34
Varjyam	14:28–15:55

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 17:39–18:44

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 17:39–18:44
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 17:39–18:44
Bathing, washing hair	average 06:59–15:45, 17:39–18:44

Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Magha until 07:13, Purva-Phalguni from 07:13; tithi Amavasya until 14:36, Shukla-pratipat from 14:36; lagna Simha 05:38, Kanya 06:59, Tula 09:59, Vrischika 13:01, Dhanu 15:45, Makara 17:39, Kumbha 18:44

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Magha (until 07:13) — loss of property; Purva-Phalguni (from 07:13) — ill health; Monday — clear, bright complexion.

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

Amavasya 05:38–14:36: 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).
Monday: according to the Kalaprakashika, it is good for a haircut only during the waxing Moon.

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = 0

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

Avoid starting important matters: Amavasya

+2 Yoga Siddha 05:38–21:11+1 Anandadi: Dhwaja 07:13–04:58 (05.09)+1 Auspicious weekday0 Chaturmasya0 Anandadi: Dhwanksha 05:38–07:13−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 05:38–07:13−3 Amavasya 05:38–14:36

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

Panchanga at sunrise 05:38

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Anandadi: Prajapati, Auspicious nakshatra; cons: Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi), Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
Month	Bhadrapada (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Plavanga (No. 41) · Shaka 1889 · Vikram 2024 more
Period	Chaturmasya

At sunrise 05:40

Tithi	1Shukla-pratipat (Nanda, Brahma) · until 11:29 more
Nakshatra	Uttara-Phalguni, pada 1 (fixed, Aryaman (Lord of Hospitality), Sun) · until 02:33 (06.09) more
Yoga	Sadhya (“attainable, amenable”, auspicious) · until 17:29 more
Karana	Bava (movable) · until 11:29 more
Vara	Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Simha (Leo)

Changes during the day

from 11:29	tithi Shukla-dvitya
from 11:29	karana Balava
from 17:29	yoga Shubha
from 21:53	karana Kaulava
from 02:33 (06.09)	nakshatra Hasta

Sun and Moon

Dawn	05:01
Sunrise	05:40
Noon	12:28
Sunset	19:15
End of twilight	19:54
Moonrise	06:30
Moonset	19:48
Day length	13 h 35 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 11:29

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Phalguni (05:40–19:15) is good for sowing.

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Festivals and periods

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Tripushkar Yoga 11:29–02:33 (06.09)

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:40–11:29

Anandadi: Prajapati 05:40–02:33 (06.09) Anandadi: Saumya 02:33–05:42 (06.09)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:17–04:58
Abhijit Muhurta	12:00–12:55
Vijaya Muhurta	14:43–15:38
Godhuli	19:15–19:36
Pradosha	19:15–21:20
Nishitha	00:08–00:49 (06.09)
Amrita Kalam	20:04–21:30

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	15:51–17:33
Yamaganda	09:04–10:46
Gulika Kalam	12:27–14:09
Dur Muhurta	08:23–09:17, 23:26–00:08 (06.09)
Varjyam	11:26–12:52

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 06:55–19:15

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 06:55–19:15
Cutting fingernails	average 06:55–19:15
Cutting toenails	average 06:55–12:57, 17:35–18:40
Bathing, washing hair	average 06:55–19:15

Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni; tithi Shukla-pratipat until 11:29, Shukla-dvitya from 11:29; lagna Simha 05:40, Kanya 06:55, Tula 09:55, Vrischika 12:57, Dhanu 15:41, Makara 17:35, Kumbha 18:40

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Uttara-Phalguni — destruction of all diseases; Tuesday — harm to longevity.

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 = +1

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

+1 Anandadi: Prajapati 05:40–02:33 (06.09)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 05:40–02:33 (06.09)+1 Yoga Sadhya 05:40–17:29+1 Auspicious tithi 11:29–05:42 (06.09)0 Chaturmasya0 Tripushkar Yoga 11:29–02:33 (06.09)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:40–11:29

Panchanga at sunrise 05:40

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Kshaya tithi
Month	Bhadrapada (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Plavanga (No. 41) · Shaka 1889 · Vikram 2024 more
Period	Chaturmasya
Festivals	Hartalika Teej · Chandra Darshan

At sunrise 05:42

Tithi	2Shukla-dvitya (Bhadra, Vidhatr) · until 08:15 more
Nakshatra	Hasta, pada 1 (light, Savitar (Animating, Awakening), Moon) · until 00:07 (07.09) more
Yoga	Shubha (“goodness, happiness”, auspicious) · until 13:44 more
Karana	Kaulava (movable) · until 08:15 more
Vara	Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Kanya (Virgo)

Changes during the day

from 08:15	tithi Shukla-tritya (kshaya: not present at any sunrise)
from 08:15	karana Taitila
from 13:44	yoga Shukla
from 18:39	karana Gara
from 00:07 (07.09)	nakshatra Chitra
from 05:03 (07.09)	tithi Shukla-chaturti
from 05:03 (07.09)	karana Vanija

Sun and Moon

Dawn	05:03
Sunrise	05:42
Noon	12:28
Sunset	19:13
End of twilight	19:51
Moonrise	08:06
Moonset	19:56
Day length	13 h 30 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 08:15

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Hasta (05:42–19:13) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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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 08:15–05:03 (07.09)
the kshaya tithi does not touch sunrise — the festival is on the day it begins

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, 19:13–19:56
Crescent Moon above the horizon after sunset: 19:13–19:56

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:42–08:15 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 05:42–00:07 (07.09) Ravi Yoga 00:07–05:44 (07.09)

Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:15–05:03 (07.09) Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:15–05:03 (07.09)

Anandadi: Ananda 05:42–00:07 (07.09) Anandadi: Kaladanda 00:07–05:44 (07.09)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:18–05:00
Abhijit Muhurta	none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday
Vijaya Muhurta	14:42–15:36
Godhuli	19:13–19:34
Pradosha	19:13–21:19
Nishitha	00:07–00:49 (07.09)
Amrita Kalam	18:44–20:10

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	12:27–14:08
Yamaganda	07:23–09:04
Gulika Kalam	10:46–12:27
Dur Muhurta	12:00–12:54
Varjyam	10:06–11:32

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 06:51–12:53, 17:31–18:36

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 06:51–12:53, 17:31–18:36
Cutting fingernails	good 06:51–12:53, 17:31–18:36
Cutting toenails	good 08:15–12:53, 17:31–18:36
Bathing, washing hair	good 06:51–15:38, 17:31–18:36

Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Hasta; tithi Shukla-dvitya until 08:15, Shukla-tritya from 08:15; lagna Simha 05:42, Kanya 06:51, Tula 09:51, Vrischika 12:53, Dhanu 15:38, Makara 17:31, Kumbha 18:36

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Hasta — imparting radiance (to the person); Wednesday — favour of the authorities.

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = +7

Avoid starting important matters: Kshaya tithi

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 05:42–00:07 (07.09)+2 Yoga Shubha 05:42–13:44+1 Anandadi: Ananda 05:42–00:07 (07.09)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 05:42–00:07 (07.09)+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 05:42–08:150 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:42–08:150 Chaturmasya0 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:15–05:03 (07.09) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:15–05:03 (07.09) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−2 Kshaya tithi

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

Panchanga at sunrise 05:42

Summary	Favourable day — Ravi Yoga, Yoga Brahma; auspicious time — until 15:31
Month	Bhadrapada (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Plavanga (No. 41) · Shaka 1889 · Vikram 2024 more
Period	Chaturmasya
Festivals	Ganesha Chaturthi

At sunrise 05:44

Tithi	4Shukla-chaturti (Rikta, Yama) · until 02:02 (08.09) more
Nakshatra	Chitra, pada 2 (soft, Tvashtri (Heavenly Architect) or Vishwakarma (Vastu God), Mars) · until 21:50 more
Yoga	Shukla (“bright, pure”, auspicious) · until 10:01 more
Karana	Vanija (movable) · until 15:31 more
Vara	Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Kanya (Virgo)

Changes during the day

from 10:01	yoga Brahma
from 15:31	karana Vishti
from 21:50	nakshatra Swati
from 02:02 (08.09)	tithi Shukla-panchami
from 02:02 (08.09)	karana Bava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	05:05
Sunrise	05:44
Noon	12:27
Sunset	19:10
End of twilight	19:48
Moonrise	09:42
Moonset	20:04
Day length	13 h 26 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

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 (05:44–19:10) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 15:31–19:10: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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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), 11:06–13:47
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Do not look at the Moon: 09:42–20:04

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 05:44–21:50 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 02:02–05:46 (08.09)

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:44–02:02 (08.09)

Anandadi: Chara 05:44–21:50 Anandadi: Sthira 21:50–05:46 (08.09)

Bhadra in the netherworld: 15:31–02:02 (08.09); Bhadra Mukha 15:32–17:17; Bhadra Puchha 00:59–02:02 (08.09)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:19–05:02
Abhijit Muhurta	12:00–12:54
Vijaya Muhurta	14:41–15:35
Godhuli	19:10–19:31
Pradosha	19:10–21:17
Nishitha	00:07–00:49 (08.09)
Amrita Kalam	16:03–17:30

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	14:08–15:48
Yamaganda	05:44–07:24
Gulika Kalam	09:05–10:46
Dur Muhurta	10:12–11:06, 15:35–16:29
Varjyam	07:22–08:49, 02:58–04:26 (08.09)

Haircut and shaving

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

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

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

Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Chitra; tithi Shukla-chaturti; lagna Simha 05:44, Kanya 06:47, Tula 09:48, Vrischika 12:49, Dhanu 15:34, Makara 17:27, Kumbha 18:32

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Chitra — improvement of well-being; Thursday — success.

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

Shukla-chaturti 05:44–19:10: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Favourable day · score S = +4

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

Auspicious time ends by 15:31

+2 Ravi Yoga 05:44–21:50+1 Yoga Brahma 10:01–05:46 (08.09)+1 Anandadi: Chara 05:44–21:50+1 Auspicious nakshatra 05:44–21:50+1 Auspicious weekday0 Chaturmasya0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:44–02:02 (08.09) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Vishti (Bhadra) 15:31–02:02 (08.09)−2 Rikta tithi 05:44–02:02 (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.

Panchanga at sunrise 05:44

Summary	Favourable day — Yoga Brahma, Auspicious nakshatra; auspicious time — until 06:29
Month	Bhadrapada (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Plavanga (No. 41) · Shaka 1889 · Vikram 2024 more
Period	Chaturmasya
Festivals	Rishi Panchami

At sunrise 05:46

Tithi	5Shukla-panchami (Purna, Soma) · until 23:16 more
Nakshatra	Swati, pada 2 (movable, Waiu (Wind), Rahu) · until 19:49 more
Yoga	Brahma (“Brahma, sacred knowledge”, auspicious) · until 06:29 more
Karana	Bava (movable) · until 12:36 more
Vara	Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Tula (Libra)

Changes during the day

from 06:29	yoga Indra
from 12:36	karana Balava
from 19:49	nakshatra Vishakha
from 23:16	tithi Shukla-shashti
from 23:16	karana Kaulava
from 03:11 (09.09)	yoga Vaidhriti

Sun and Moon

Dawn	05:07
Sunrise	05:46
Noon	12:27
Sunset	19:07
End of twilight	19:45
Moonrise	11:19
Moonset	20:14
Day length	13 h 21 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Swati (05:46–19:07) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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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), 11:06–13:47
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 19:49–05:47 (09.09) Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 23:16–05:47 (09.09)

Anandadi: Matanga 19:49–05:47 (09.09) Anandadi: Gada 05:46–19:49

Gandanta (tithi): 22:55–23:38

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:21–05:03
Abhijit Muhurta	12:00–12:53
Vijaya Muhurta	14:40–15:34
Godhuli	19:07–19:29
Pradosha	19:07–21:15
Nishitha	00:06–00:49 (09.09)
Amrita Kalam	11:45–13:13

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	10:46–12:26
Yamaganda	15:47–17:27
Gulika Kalam	07:26–09:06
Dur Muhurta	08:26–09:19, 12:53–13:47
Varjyam	01:01–02:30 (09.09)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 06:43–12:45, 17:23–18:28

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

Cutting hair, shaving	good 06:43–12:45, 17:23–18:28
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	good 06:43–12:45, 17:23–18:28
Bathing, washing hair	good 06:43–15:30, 17:23–18:28

Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Swati; tithi Shukla-panchami; lagna Simha 05:46, Kanya 06:43, Tula 09:44, Vrischika 12:45, Dhanu 15:30, Makara 17:23, Kumbha 18:28

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Swati — relief from all suffering; Friday — universal respect.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Favourable day · score S = +4

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

Auspicious time ends by 06:29

+2 Yoga Brahma 05:46–06:29+1 Auspicious nakshatra 05:46–19:49+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 05:46–23:160 Chaturmasya−1 Anandadi: Gada 05:46–19:49

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

Panchanga at sunrise 05:46

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Vaidhriti, Krakacha Yoga
Month	Bhadrapada (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Plavanga (No. 41) · Shaka 1889 · Vikram 2024 more
Period	Chaturmasya
Festivals	Skanda Shashti

At sunrise 05:47

Tithi	6Shukla-shashti (Nanda, Kartikeya) · until 20:52 more
Nakshatra	Vishakha, pada 2 (mixed, Indra and Agni, Jupiter) · until 18:08 more
Yoga	Vaidhriti (“without support, discord”, inauspicious) · until 00:11 (10.09) more
Karana	Kaulava (movable) · until 10:01 more
Vara	Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Tula (Libra)

Changes during the day

from 10:01	karana Taitila
from 18:08	nakshatra Anuradha
from 20:52	tithi Shukla-saptami
from 20:52	karana Gara
from 00:11 (10.09)	yoga Vishkambha

Sun and Moon

Dawn	05:09
Sunrise	05:47
Noon	12:27
Sunset	19:05
End of twilight	19:43
Moonrise	12:58
Moonset	20:29
Day length	13 h 17 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 18:08

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Vishakha (05:47–18:08) is good for sowing, for root crops.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Anuradha (18:08–19:05) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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Festivals and periods

Skanda Shashti · Skanda (Murugan, Kartikeya)

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

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 23:16 (08.09)–20:52
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 05:47–18:08

Krakacha Yoga 05:47–20:52 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 20:52–05:49 (10.09)

Anandadi: Shubha 05:47–18:08 Anandadi: Amrita 18:08–05:49 (10.09)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:22–05:05
Abhijit Muhurta	12:00–12:53
Vijaya Muhurta	14:39–15:32
Godhuli	19:05–19:26
Pradosha	19:05–21:14
Nishitha	00:06–00:49 (10.09)
Amrita Kalam	09:57–11:26

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	09:07–10:46
Yamaganda	14:06–15:45
Gulika Kalam	05:47–07:27
Dur Muhurta	05:47–06:41, 06:41–07:34
Varjyam	21:55–23:26

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 18:08–18:24

Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Vishakha until 18:08, Anuradha from 18:08; tithi Shukla-shashti; lagna Simha 05:47, Kanya 06:40, Tula 09:40, Vrischika 12:41, Dhanu 15:26, Makara 17:19, Kumbha 18:24

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Vishakha (until 18:08) — loss of money; Anuradha (from 18:08) — loss of money. In general Anuradha is favourable, but not for the very first shaving, cutting or trimming of hair (“vapanam”); Saturday — decline of physical strength.

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

Vaidhriti 05:47–19:05: auspicious undertakings, including haircuts, are avoided during this yoga (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −4

Avoid starting important matters: Vaidhriti

+2 Ravi Yoga 05:47–18:08+1 Anandadi: Shubha 05:47–18:080 Auspicious nakshatra 18:08–05:49 (10.09)0 Chaturmasya−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−3 Krakacha Yoga 05:47–20:52−3 Vaidhriti 05:47–00:11 (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.

Panchanga at sunrise 05:47

Summary	Unfavourable day — Anandadi: Mrityu, Samvartaka Yoga
Month	Bhadrapada (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Plavanga (No. 41) · Shaka 1889 · Vikram 2024 more
Period	Chaturmasya

At sunrise 05:49

Tithi	7Shukla-saptami (Bhadra, Indra) · until 18:54 more
Nakshatra	Anuradha, pada 3 (soft, Mitra (Friend), Saturn) · until 16:52 more
Yoga	Vishkambha (“prop, bolt”, inauspicious) · until 21:33 more
Karana	Gara (movable) · until 07:50 more
Vara	Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Vrischika (Scorpio)

Changes during the day

from 07:50	karana Vanija
from 16:52	nakshatra Jyestha
from 18:54	tithi Shukla-ashtami
from 18:54	karana Vishti
from 21:33	yoga Priti

Sun and Moon

Dawn	05:11
Sunrise	05:49
Noon	12:26
Sunset	19:02
End of twilight	19:40
Moonrise	14:35
Moonset	20:51
Day length	13 h 12 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 16:52	from 18:54

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Anuradha (05:49–16:52) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Jyestha (16:52–19:02) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 18:54–19:02: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Samvartaka Yoga 05:49–18:54

Anandadi: Mrityu 05:49–16:52 Anandadi: Kana 16:52–05:51 (11.09)

Bhadra in heaven: 18:54–06:05 (11.09); Bhadra Puchha 20:35–21:43; Bhadra Mukha 21:43–23:35

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:23–05:06
Abhijit Muhurta	11:59–12:52
Vijaya Muhurta	14:38–15:31
Godhuli	19:02–19:24
Pradosha	19:02–21:12
Nishitha	00:05–00:48 (11.09)
Amrita Kalam	07:01–08:32

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	17:23–19:02
Yamaganda	12:26–14:05
Gulika Kalam	15:44–17:23
Dur Muhurta	17:16–18:09
Varjyam	22:17–23:49

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 06:36–12:37, 17:15–18:20

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 06:36–12:37, 17:15–18:20
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 06:36–12:37, 17:15–18:20
Bathing, washing hair	average 05:49–16:52, 17:15–18:20

Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Anuradha until 16:52, Jyestha from 16:52; tithi Shukla-saptami until 18:54, Shukla-ashtami from 18:54; lagna Simha 05:49, Kanya 06:36, Tula 09:36, Vrischika 12:37, Dhanu 15:22, Makara 17:15, Kumbha 18:20

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Anuradha (until 16:52) — loss of money. In general Anuradha is favourable, but not for the very first shaving, cutting or trimming of hair (“vapanam”); Jyestha (from 16:52) — loss (reduction) of landed property (real estate); Sunday — physical well-being.

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

Shukla-ashtami 18:54–19:02: 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

Unfavourable day · score S = −4

Strict prohibition: Anandadi: Mrityu

+1 Auspicious nakshatra 05:49–16:52+1 Auspicious tithi 05:49–18:540 Chaturmasya0 Ashtami 18:54–05:51 (11.09)0 Vishti (Bhadra) 18:54–05:51 (11.09)0 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 16:52–05:51 (11.09)−3 Anandadi: Mrityu 05:49–16:52−3 Samvartaka Yoga 05:49–18:54

Panchanga at sunrise 05:49

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Anandadi: Padma, Yoga Priti; cons: Fierce or sharp nakshatra, Ashtami
Month	Bhadrapada (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Plavanga (No. 41) · Shaka 1889 · Vikram 2024 more
Period	Chaturmasya
Festivals	Radha Ashtami · Masik Durgashtami

At sunrise 05:51

Tithi	8Shukla-ashtami (Jaya, Vasus) · until 17:23 more
Nakshatra	Jyestha, pada 3 (sharp, Indra (Leader of the Gods), Mercury) · until 16:03 more Gandamula
Yoga	Priti (“love, affection”, auspicious) · until 19:17 more
Karana	Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 06:05 more
Vara	Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Vrischika (Scorpio)

Changes during the day

from 06:05	karana Bava
from 16:03	nakshatra Mula
from 17:23	tithi Shukla-navami
from 17:23	karana Balava
from 19:17	yoga Ayushman
from 04:49 (12.09)	karana Kaulava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	05:13
Sunrise	05:51
Noon	12:26
Sunset	19:00
End of twilight	19:37
Moonrise	16:01
Moonset	21:28
Day length	13 h 08 min

Gardener’s calendar

tasks at sunrise: good — 0, average — 12, bad — 1

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

task	at sunrise	from 17:23

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, Jyestha (05:51–16:03) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Mula (16:03–19:00) is good for sowing, for root crops.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 05:51–06:05: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

Radha Ashtami · Radha

The appearance day of Radha, the beloved of Krishna. Puja is performed at noon; the day is celebrated especially in Barsana and Vrindavan. The sixteen-day Mahalakshmi Vrat begins on this day.

Rule: madhyahna vyapini: midday (the 3rd fifth of the daytime), 11:07–13:44
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 18:54 (10.09)–17:23
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 16:03–05:53 (12.09)

Anandadi: Padma 05:51–16:03 Anandadi: Lumbaka 16:03–05:53 (12.09)

Bhadra in heaven: 18:54 (10.09)–06:05; Bhadra Puchha 20:35–21:43 (10.09); Bhadra Mukha 21:43–23:35 (10.09)
Gandanta (nakshatra): 10:13–21:56
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Jyestha

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:25–05:08
Abhijit Muhurta	11:59–12:52
Vijaya Muhurta	14:37–15:29
Godhuli	19:00–19:21
Pradosha	19:00–21:10
Nishitha	00:05–00:48 (12.09)
Amrita Kalam	07:33–09:06

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	07:30–09:08
Yamaganda	10:47–12:25
Gulika Kalam	14:04–15:42
Dur Muhurta	12:52–13:44, 15:29–16:22
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 06:32–15:18, 17:11–18:16

Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Jyestha until 16:03, Mula from 16:03; tithi Shukla-ashtami until 17:23, Shukla-navami from 17:23; lagna Simha 05:51, Kanya 06:32, Tula 09:32, Vrischika 12:33, Dhanu 15:18, Makara 17:11, Kumbha 18:16

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Jyestha (until 16:03) — loss (reduction) of landed property (real estate); Mula (from 16:03) — ruin of the family; Monday — clear, bright complexion.

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

Shukla-ashtami 05:51–17:23: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Shukla-navami 17:23–19:00: 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 = +1

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

+1 Anandadi: Padma 05:51–16:03+1 Yoga Priti 05:51–19:17+1 Auspicious weekday0 Ravi Yoga 16:03–05:53 (12.09)0 Chaturmasya0 Vishti (Bhadra) 05:51–06:050 Anandadi: Lumbaka 16:03–05:53 (12.09)−1 Ashtami 05:51–17:23−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 05:51–16:03

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

Panchanga at sunrise 05:51

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Ravi Yoga, Anandadi: Chhatra; cons: Rikta tithi, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
Month	Bhadrapada (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Plavanga (No. 41) · Shaka 1889 · Vikram 2024 more
Period	Chaturmasya

At sunrise 05:53

Tithi	9Shukla-navami (Rikta, Serpent (Naga)) · until 16:21 more
Nakshatra	Mula, pada 3 (sharp, Nirriti (Goddess of Destruction or Alakshmi), Ketu) · until 15:43 more Gandamula
Yoga	Ayushman (“long-lived”, auspicious) · until 17:24 more
Karana	Kaulava (movable) · until 16:21 more
Vara	Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Dhanu (Sagittarius)

Changes during the day

from 15:43	nakshatra Purva-Ashadha
from 16:21	tithi Shukla-dashami
from 16:21	karana Taitila
from 17:24	yoga Saubhagya
from 04:01 (13.09)	karana Gara

Sun and Moon

Dawn	05:15
Sunrise	05:53
Noon	12:26
Sunset	18:57
End of twilight	19:35
Moonrise	17:07
Moonset	22:26
Day length	13 h 03 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 15:43	from 16:21

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, Mula (05:53–15:43) is good for sowing, for root crops.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Ashadha (15:43–18:57) is good for root crops.

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Festivals and periods

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga all day

Krakacha Yoga 16:21–05:55 (13.09)

Anandadi: Chhatra 05:53–15:43 Anandadi: Mitra 15:43–05:55 (13.09)

Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Mula

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:26–05:10
Abhijit Muhurta	11:59–12:51
Vijaya Muhurta	14:36–15:28
Godhuli	18:57–19:19
Pradosha	18:57–21:09
Nishitha	00:04–00:48 (13.09)
Amrita Kalam	09:24–10:59

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	15:41–17:19
Yamaganda	09:09–10:47
Gulika Kalam	12:25–14:03
Dur Muhurta	08:30–09:22, 23:20–00:04 (13.09)
Varjyam	14:08–15:43, 01:22–02:59 (13.09)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 17:07–18:12

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 17:07–18:12
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 17:07–18:12
Bathing, washing hair	average 16:21–18:57

Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Mula until 15:43, Purva-Ashadha from 15:43; tithi Shukla-navami until 16:21, Shukla-dashami from 16:21; lagna Simha 05:53, Kanya 06:28, Tula 09:28, Vrischika 12:29, Dhanu 15:14, Makara 17:07, Kumbha 18:12

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Mula (until 15:43) — ruin of the family; Purva-Ashadha (from 15:43) — ruin of the family; Tuesday — harm to longevity.

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

Shukla-navami 05:53–16:21: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = −1

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

+2 Ravi Yoga all day+1 Anandadi: Chhatra 05:53–15:43+1 Yoga Ayushman 05:53–17:240 Auspicious tithi 16:21–05:55 (13.09)0 Chaturmasya0 Surya Dagdha tithi 16:21–05:55 (13.09)−1 Krakacha Yoga 16:21–05:55 (13.09)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 05:53–15:43−2 Rikta tithi 05:53–16:21

Panchanga at sunrise 05:53

Summary	Favourable day — Ravi Yoga, Anandadi: Shrivatsa; auspicious time — after 15:51
Month	Bhadrapada (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Plavanga (No. 41) · Shaka 1889 · Vikram 2024 more
Period	Chaturmasya

At sunrise 05:55

Tithi	10Shukla-dashami (Purna, Dharma) · until 15:48 more
Nakshatra	Purva-Ashadha, pada 3 (fierce, Varuna, Venus) · until 15:51 more
Yoga	Saubhagya (“good fortune, marital happiness”, auspicious) · until 15:54 more
Karana	Gara (movable) · until 15:48 more
Vara	Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Dhanu (Sagittarius)

Changes during the day

from 15:48	tithi Shukla-ekadashi
from 15:48	karana Vanija
from 15:51	nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha
from 15:54	yoga Shobhana
from 03:42 (14.09)	karana Vishti

Sun and Moon

Dawn	05:17
Sunrise	05:55
Noon	12:25
Sunset	18:54
End of twilight	19:32
Moonrise	17:50
Moonset	23:42
Day length	12 h 59 min

Gardener’s calendar

tasks at sunrise: good — 2, average — 10, bad — 1

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

task	at sunrise	from 15:48	from 15:51

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, Purva-Ashadha (05:55–15:51) is good for root crops.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Ashadha (15:51–18:54) is good for sowing.

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Festivals and periods

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 05:55–15:51 Ravi Yoga 16:27–05:57 (14.09)

Anandadi: Shrivatsa 05:55–15:51 Anandadi: Vajra 15:51–05:57 (14.09)

Bhadra in the netherworld: 03:42–15:44 (14.09); Bhadra Puchha 08:33–09:45 (14.09); Bhadra Mukha 09:45–11:45 (14.09)
Gandanta (tithi): 15:25–16:12
Surya Dagdha tithi: Shukla-dashami

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:27–05:11
Abhijit Muhurta	none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday
Vijaya Muhurta	14:35–15:27
Godhuli	18:54–19:16
Pradosha	18:54–21:07
Nishitha	00:04–00:48 (14.09)
Amrita Kalam	11:02–12:38

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	12:25–14:02
Yamaganda	07:33–09:10
Gulika Kalam	10:47–12:25
Dur Muhurta	11:59–12:51
Varjyam	00:03–01:42 (14.09)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 17:03–18:08

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 17:03–18:08
Cutting fingernails	average 05:55–15:48, 15:51–18:54
Cutting toenails	good 17:03–18:08
Bathing, washing hair	good 06:24–15:10, 17:03–18:08

Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Purva-Ashadha until 15:51, Uttara-Ashadha from 15:51; tithi Shukla-dashami until 15:48, Shukla-ekadashi from 15:48; lagna Simha 05:55, Kanya 06:24, Tula 09:24, Vrischika 12:25, Dhanu 15:10, Makara 17:03, Kumbha 18:08, Mina 18:53

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Purva-Ashadha (until 15:51) — ruin of the family; Uttara-Ashadha (from 15:51) — improved health; Wednesday — favour of the authorities.

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Favourable day · score S = +4

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

Auspicious time begins after 15:51

+2 Ravi Yoga 05:55–15:51+1 Anandadi: Shrivatsa 05:55–15:51+1 Yoga Saubhagya 05:55–15:54+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 05:55–15:480 Ravi Yoga 16:27–05:57 (14.09)0 Auspicious nakshatra 15:51–05:57 (14.09)0 Chaturmasya0 Anandadi: Vajra 15:51–05:57 (14.09)−1 Surya Dagdha tithi 05:55–15:48−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 05:55–15:51

Panchanga at sunrise 05:55

Summary	Favourable day — Ravi Yoga, Anandadi: Saumya; auspicious time — after 15:44
Month	Bhadrapada (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Plavanga (No. 41) · Shaka 1889 · Vikram 2024 more
Period	Chaturmasya
Festivals	Parivartini Ekadashi (Parsva, Vamana)

At sunrise 05:57

Tithi	11Shukla-ekadashi (Nanda, Rudra) · until 15:44 more
Nakshatra	Uttara-Ashadha, pada 3 (fixed, Vishva-Deva (All Gods), Sun) · until 16:27 more
Yoga	Shobhana (“splendid, beautiful”, auspicious) · until 14:46 more
Karana	Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 15:44 more
Vara	Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Makara (Capricorn)

Changes during the day

from 14:46	yoga Atiganda
from 15:44	tithi Shukla-dvadashi
from 15:44	karana Bava
from 16:27	nakshatra Shravana
from 03:52 (15.09)	karana Balava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	05:20
Sunrise	05:57
Noon	12:25
Sunset	18:52
End of twilight	19:29
Moonrise	18:16
Moonset	none
Day length	12 h 54 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 15:44	from 16:27

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Ashadha (05:57–16:27) is good for sowing.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Shravana (16:27–18:52) is good for sowing.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 05:57–15:44: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

Parivartini Ekadashi (Parsva, Vamana) · Vishnu

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

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 15:48 (13.09)–15:44
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Parana (breaking the fast): 05:59–08:33 (15.09)

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 05:57–16:27

Anandadi: Saumya 05:57–10:16 Anandadi: Dhwaja 18:07–05:59 (15.09) Anandadi: Dhwanksha 10:16–18:07

Bhadra in the netherworld: 03:42–15:44; Bhadra Puchha 08:33–09:45; Bhadra Mukha 09:45–11:45

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:29–05:13
Abhijit Muhurta	11:59–12:50
Vijaya Muhurta	14:33–15:25
Godhuli	18:52–19:14
Pradosha	18:52–21:05
Nishitha	00:03–00:48 (15.09)
Amrita Kalam	09:54–11:32

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	14:01–15:38
Yamaganda	05:57–07:34
Gulika Kalam	09:11–10:48
Dur Muhurta	10:15–11:07, 15:25–16:17
Varjyam	20:38–22:18

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 06:20–12:21, 16:59–18:05

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

Cutting hair, shaving	good 06:20–12:21, 16:59–18:05
Cutting fingernails	average throughout the daytime
Cutting toenails	good 06:20–12:21, 16:59–18:05
Bathing, washing hair	good 06:20–15:06, 16:59–18:05

Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha until 16:27, Shravana from 16:27; tithi Shukla-ekadashi until 15:44, Shukla-dvadashi from 15:44; lagna Simha 05:57, Kanya 06:20, Tula 09:20, Vrischika 12:21, Dhanu 15:06, Makara 16:59, Kumbha 18:05, Mina 18:49

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Uttara-Ashadha (until 16:27) — improved health; Shravana (from 16:27) — bodily development (physical growth); Thursday — success.

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

Favourable day · score S = +4

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

Auspicious time begins after 15:44

+2 Ravi Yoga 05:57–16:27+1 Anandadi: Saumya 05:57–10:16+1 Auspicious nakshatra 05:57–16:27+1 Yoga Shobhana 05:57–14:46+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 05:57–15:440 Chaturmasya0 Yoga Atiganda 14:46–17:06−1 Anandadi: Dhwanksha 10:16–18:07−2 Vishti (Bhadra) 05:57–15:44

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

Panchanga at sunrise 05:57

Summary	Best day — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Auspicious nakshatra; auspicious time — after 17:31
Month	Bhadrapada (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Plavanga (No. 41) · Shaka 1889 · Vikram 2024 more
Period	Chaturmasya
Festivals	Vamana Jayanti · Pradosha Vrat

At sunrise 05:59

Tithi	12Shukla-dvadashi (Bhadra, Sun (Ravi)) · until 16:07 more
Nakshatra	Shravana, pada 3 (movable, Shri Vishnu, Moon) · until 17:31 more
Yoga	Atiganda (“great danger”, inauspicious) · until 14:01 more
Karana	Balava (movable) · until 16:07 more
Vara	Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Makara (Capricorn)

Changes during the day

from 14:01	yoga Sukarma
from 16:07	tithi Shukla-triodashi
from 16:07	karana Kaulava
from 17:31	nakshatra Dhanishtha
from 04:29 (16.09)	karana Taitila

Sun and Moon

Dawn	05:22
Sunrise	05:59
Noon	12:25
Sunset	18:49
End of twilight	19:26
Moonrise	18:32
Moonset	01:07
Day length	12 h 49 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 16:07	from 17:31

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Shravana (05:59–17:31) is good for sowing.

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Festivals and periods

Vamana Jayanti · Vamana

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

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 15:44 (14.09)–16:07
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Pradosha Vrat · Shiva

A fast dedicated to Shiva on the thirteenth lunar day (Trayodashi) of both halves of the month. The decisive time is the evening twilight (Pradosha), when, according to legend, Shiva dances on Mount Kailash: in the evening Shiva Puja and abhisheka of the lingam are performed.

Rule: pradosha vyapini: 3 muhurtas after sunset, 18:49–21:03
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 05:59–17:31

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:59–16:07

Anandadi: Prajapati 17:31–06:01 (16.09) Anandadi: Dhumra 05:59–17:31

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:30–05:15
Abhijit Muhurta	11:58–12:50
Vijaya Muhurta	14:32–15:24
Godhuli	18:49–19:11
Pradosha	18:49–21:03
Nishitha	00:03–00:47 (16.09)
Amrita Kalam	06:39–08:19

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	10:48–12:24
Yamaganda	15:37–17:13
Gulika Kalam	07:35–09:12
Dur Muhurta	08:33–09:24, 12:50–13:41
Varjyam	21:46–23:28

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 06:16–12:17, 16:55–18:01

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 06:16–12:17, 16:55–18:01
Cutting fingernails	average throughout the daytime
Cutting toenails	good 06:16–12:17, 16:55–18:01
Bathing, washing hair	good 06:16–15:02, 16:55–18:01

Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Shravana until 17:31, Dhanishtha from 17:31; tithi Shukla-dvadashi until 16:07, Shukla-triodashi from 16:07; lagna Simha 05:59, Kanya 06:16, Tula 09:16, Vrischika 12:17, Dhanu 15:02, Makara 16:55, Kumbha 18:01, Mina 18:45

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Shravana (until 17:31) — bodily development (physical growth); Dhanishtha (from 17:31) — longevity (increased vitality); 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

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 17:31

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 05:59–17:31+1 Auspicious nakshatra 05:59–17:31+1 Auspicious weekday0 Yoga Sukarma 14:01–06:01 (16.09)0 Auspicious tithi 16:07–06:01 (16.09)0 Anandadi: Prajapati 17:31–06:01 (16.09)0 Chaturmasya0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:59–16:07 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Anandadi: Dhumra 05:59–17:31

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

Panchanga at sunrise 05:59

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Anandadi: Vardhamana, Auspicious nakshatra; cons: Panchaka, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
Month	Bhadrapada (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Plavanga (No. 41) · Shaka 1889 · Vikram 2024 more
Period	Chaturmasya

At sunrise 06:01

Tithi	13Shukla-triodashi (Jaya, God of Love) · until 16:58 more
Nakshatra	Dhanishtha, pada 2 (movable, Vasu (kind) - 8 phenomena of nature, assistants of Indra, Mars) · until 19:01 more
Yoga	Sukarma (“good deed”, auspicious) · until 13:36 more
Karana	Taitila (movable) · until 16:58 more
Vara	Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Makara (Capricorn)

Changes during the day

from 13:36	yoga Dhriti
from 16:58	tithi Shukla-chaturdashi
from 16:58	karana Gara
from 19:01	nakshatra Shatabhisha
from 05:34 (17.09)	karana Vanija

Sun and Moon

Dawn	05:24
Sunrise	06:01
Noon	12:24
Sunset	18:46
End of twilight	19:24
Moonrise	18:42
Moonset	02:33
Day length	12 h 45 min

Gardener’s calendar

tasks at sunrise: good — 6, average — 6, bad — 1

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

task	at sunrise	from 16:58

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

Shukla-chaturdashi 16:58–18:46: according to the Kalaprakashika, ploughing on Chaturdashi puts the owner’s life in danger.

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Festivals and periods

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 16:58–06:03 (17.09) Ravi Yoga 19:01–06:03 (17.09)

Anandadi: Vardhamana 06:01–19:01 Anandadi: Ananda 19:01–06:03 (17.09)

Mrityu Panchaka: 06:12–04:55 (21.09)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:31–05:16
Abhijit Muhurta	11:58–12:49
Vijaya Muhurta	14:31–15:22
Godhuli	18:46–19:09
Pradosha	18:46–21:02
Nishitha	00:02–00:47 (17.09)
Amrita Kalam	07:58–09:40

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	09:12–10:48
Yamaganda	13:59–15:35
Gulika Kalam	06:01–07:37
Dur Muhurta	06:01–06:52, 06:52–07:43
Varjyam	02:47–04:31 (17.09)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 06:01–16:58

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 06:01–16:58
Cutting fingernails	average 06:12–12:13
Cutting toenails	average 06:01–16:58
Bathing, washing hair	average 06:01–17:57

Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Dhanishtha; tithi Shukla-triodashi until 16:58, Shukla-chaturdashi from 16:58; lagna Simha 06:01, Kanya 06:12, Tula 09:12, Vrischika 12:13, Dhanu 14:58, Makara 16:52, Kumbha 17:57, Mina 18:41

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Dhanishtha — longevity (increased vitality); Saturday — decline of physical strength.

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

Shukla-chaturdashi 16:58–18:46: 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 = +2

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

+1 Anandadi: Vardhamana 06:01–19:01+1 Auspicious nakshatra 06:01–19:01+1 Yoga Sukarma 06:01–13:36+1 Auspicious tithi 06:01–16:580 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 16:58–06:03 (17.09)0 Chaturmasya0 Rikta tithi 16:58–06:03 (17.09)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Panchaka 06:12–06:03 (17.09)

Panchanga at sunrise 06:01

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Sankranti day, Rikta tithi
Month	Bhadrapada (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Plavanga (No. 41) · Shaka 1889 · Vikram 2024 more
Period	Chaturmasya
Festivals	Ananta Chaturdashi · Kanya Sankranti (Vishwakarma Puja)

At sunrise 06:03

Tithi	14Shukla-chaturdashi (Rikta, Kali) · until 18:16 more
Nakshatra	Shatabhisha, pada 2 (movable, Varuna, Rahu) · until 20:56 more
Yoga	Dhriti (“steadfastness, firmness”, auspicious) · until 13:33 more
Karana	Vanija (movable) · until 18:16 more
Vara	Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Kanya (Virgo), Moon: Kumbha (Aquarius)

Changes during the day

from 13:33	yoga Shula
from 18:16	tithi Purnima
from 18:16	karana Vishti
from 20:56	nakshatra Purva-Bhadra

Sun and Moon

Dawn	05:26
Sunrise	06:03
Noon	12:24
Sunset	18:44
End of twilight	19:21
Moonrise	18:49
Moonset	03:56
Day length	12 h 40 min

Sky

Kanya Sankranti	02:35 — the Sun enters Kanya (Virgo)

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 18:16

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, Shatabhisha (06:03–18:44) is good for sowing.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 18:16–18:44: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Shukla-chaturdashi 06:03–18:16: according to the Kalaprakashika, ploughing on Chaturdashi puts the owner’s life in danger.

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Festivals and periods

Ananta Chaturdashi · Vishnu as Ananta

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

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 16:58 (16.09)–18:16
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Kanya Sankranti (Vishwakarma Puja) · Surya

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

Rule: by the moment of Sankranti, 06:03–08:59
on the day the Sun enters the sign

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 06:03–20:56

Anandadi: Chara 20:56–06:05 (18.09) Anandadi: Rakshasa 06:03–20:56

Bhadra on earth: 18:16–07:04 (18.09); Bhadra Puchha 02:37–03:55 (18.09); Bhadra Mukha 03:55–06:03 (18.09)
Mrityu Panchaka: 06:12 (16.09)–04:55 (21.09)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:33–05:18
Abhijit Muhurta	11:58–12:49
Vijaya Muhurta	14:30–15:21
Godhuli	18:44–19:06
Pradosha	18:44–21:00
Nishitha	00:02–00:47 (18.09)
Amrita Kalam	13:09–14:53

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	17:09–18:44
Yamaganda	12:23–13:58
Gulika Kalam	15:34–17:09
Dur Muhurta	17:02–17:53
Varjyam	03:57–05:43 (18.09)

Haircut and shaving

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

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

Cutting hair, shaving	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Bathing, washing hair	average 06:08–14:54, 16:48–17:53

Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Shatabhisha; tithi Shukla-chaturdashi until 18:16, Purnima from 18:16; lagna Simha 06:03, Kanya 06:08, Tula 09:08, Vrischika 12:09, Dhanu 14:54, Makara 16:48, Kumbha 17:53, Mina 18:37

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Shatabhisha — gaining strength; Sunday — physical well-being.

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

Shukla-chaturdashi 06:03–18:16: a Rikta and Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Purnima 18:16–18:44: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Sankranti at 02:35 — a Parva day: no haircuts or shaving on this day (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Bhadra on earth 18:16–18:44: 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 = −1

Avoid starting important matters: Sankranti day

+2 Ravi Yoga 06:03–20:56+1 Auspicious nakshatra 06:03–20:56+1 Yoga Dhriti 06:03–13:330 Chaturmasya0 Bhadra on earth 18:16–06:05 (18.09)0 Yoga Shula 13:33–15:34−1 Anandadi: Rakshasa 06:03–20:56−1 Panchaka all day−1 Sankranti day−2 Rikta tithi 06:03–18:16

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

Panchanga at sunrise 06:03

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Auspicious weekday; cons: Fierce or sharp nakshatra, Panchaka Pitru Paksha: weddings, major purchases and new undertakings are traditionally postponed.
Month	Bhadrapada (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Plavanga (No. 41) · Shaka 1889 · Vikram 2024 more
Period	Pitru Paksha · Chaturmasya; shraddha for those who departed on tithi Purnima
Festivals	Purnima Shraddha (start of Pitru Paksha) · Bhadrapada Purnima

At sunrise 06:05

Tithi	15Purnima (Purna, Vishvedevas) · until 19:59 more
Nakshatra	Purva-Bhadra, pada 2 (fierce, Aja Ekapad - sunbeam or lightning strike, Jupiter) · until 23:16 more
Yoga	Shula (“spear, sharp pain”, inauspicious) · until 13:49 more
Karana	Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 07:04 more
Vara	Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Kanya (Virgo), Moon: Kumbha (Aquarius)

Changes during the day

from 07:04	karana Bava
from 13:49	yoga Ganda
from 19:59	tithi Krishna-pratipat
from 19:59	karana Balava
from 23:16	nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra

Sun and Moon

Dawn	05:28
Sunrise	06:05
Noon	12:24
Sunset	18:41
End of twilight	19:18
Moonrise	18:55
Moonset	05:15
Day length	12 h 36 min

Sky

Full moon (Purnima)	19:59

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

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 (06:05–18:41) is good for root crops.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 06:05–07:04: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

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

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

Rule: aparahna vyapini: the 4th fifth of the daytime, 13:39–16:10
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 18:16 (17.09)–19:59
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

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

Muhurta

Anandadi: Musala 06:05–23:16 Anandadi: Gada 23:16–06:07 (19.09)

Bhadra on earth: 18:16 (17.09)–07:04; Bhadra Puchha 02:37–03:55; Bhadra Mukha 03:55–06:03
Mrityu Panchaka: 06:12 (16.09)–04:55 (21.09)
Gandanta (tithi): 19:33–20:25

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:34–05:19
Abhijit Muhurta	11:58–12:48
Vijaya Muhurta	14:29–15:19
Godhuli	18:41–19:04
Pradosha	18:41–20:58
Nishitha	00:01–00:47 (19.09)
Amrita Kalam	14:29–16:14

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	07:39–09:14
Yamaganda	10:48–12:23
Gulika Kalam	13:58–15:32
Dur Muhurta	12:48–13:39, 15:19–16:10
Varjyam	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 06:05–14:50, 16:44–17:49

Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Purva-Bhadra; tithi Purnima; lagna Kanya 06:05, Tula 09:04, Vrischika 12:06, Dhanu 14:50, Makara 16:44, Kumbha 17:49, Mina 18:33

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Purva-Bhadra — facing death (dangers); Monday — clear, bright complexion.

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

Purnima 06:05–18:41: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Bhadra on earth 06:05–07:04: 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).

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Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = −2

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

+1 Auspicious weekday0 Chaturmasya0 Pitru Paksha0 Yoga Ganda 13:49–16:160 Bhadra on earth 06:05–07:04−1 Anandadi: Musala 06:05–23:16−1 Panchaka all day−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 06:05–23:16

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

Panchanga at sunrise 06:05

Summary	Best day — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Anandadi: Siddhi 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	Plavanga (No. 41) · Shaka 1889 · Vikram 2024 more
Period	Pitru Paksha · Chaturmasya; shraddha for those who departed on tithi Krishna-pratipat

At sunrise 06:07

Tithi	1Krishna-pratipat (Nanda, Brahma) · until 22:05 more
Nakshatra	Uttara-Bhadra, pada 2 (fixed, Ahirbudhyana (Serpent of the Deep - Milky Way under the horizon), Saturn) · until 01:57 (20.09) more
Yoga	Ganda (“danger, knot”, inauspicious) · until 14:22 more
Karana	Balava (movable) · until 08:59 more
Vara	Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Kanya (Virgo), Moon: Mina (Pisces)

Changes during the day

from 08:59	karana Kaulava
from 14:22	yoga Vriddhi
from 22:05	tithi Krishna-dvitya
from 22:05	karana Taitila
from 01:57 (20.09)	nakshatra Revati

Sun and Moon

Dawn	05:30
Sunrise	06:07
Noon	12:23
Sunset	18:38
End of twilight	19:16
Moonrise	19:01
Moonset	06:32
Day length	12 h 31 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Bhadra (06:07–18:38) is good for sowing.

more — lunar calendar for gardeners

Festivals and periods

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

Muhurta

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 06:07–01:57 (20.09) Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 06:07–01:57 (20.09)

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:07–22:05

Anandadi: Siddhi 06:07–01:57 (20.09) Anandadi: Shubha 01:57–06:09 (20.09)

Mrityu Panchaka: 06:12 (16.09)–04:55 (21.09)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:35–05:21
Abhijit Muhurta	11:58–12:48
Vijaya Muhurta	14:28–15:18
Godhuli	18:38–19:01
Pradosha	18:38–20:57
Nishitha	00:01–00:47 (20.09)
Amrita Kalam	20:37–22:23

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	15:31–17:05
Yamaganda	09:15–10:49
Gulika Kalam	12:23–13:57
Dur Muhurta	08:37–09:27, 23:15–00:01 (20.09)
Varjyam	09:56–11:43

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 06:07–12:02, 16:40–17:45

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	average 06:07–12:02, 16:40–17:45
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 06:07–12:02, 16:40–17:45
Bathing, washing hair	average 06:07–14:46, 16:40–17:45

Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra; tithi Krishna-pratipat; lagna Kanya 06:07, Tula 09:00, Vrischika 12:02, Dhanu 14:46, Makara 16:40, Kumbha 17:45, Mina 18:29

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Uttara-Bhadra — a good life; Tuesday — harm to longevity.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Best day · score S = +5

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

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 06:07–01:57 (20.09)+1 Anandadi: Siddhi 06:07–01:57 (20.09)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 06:07–01:57 (20.09)+1 Auspicious tithi 06:07–22:05+1 Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 06:07–01:57 (20.09)0 Yoga Vriddhi 14:22–06:09 (20.09)0 Chaturmasya0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:07–22:05 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Pitru Paksha−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Panchaka all day

Panchanga at sunrise 06:07

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Auspicious nakshatra, Yoga Vriddhi; cons: Anandadi: Utpata, Panchaka Pitru Paksha: weddings, major purchases and new undertakings are traditionally postponed.
Month	Bhadrapada (amanta) · Ashwina (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Plavanga (No. 41) · Shaka 1889 · Vikram 2024 more
Period	Pitru Paksha · Chaturmasya; shraddha for those who departed on tithi Krishna-dvitya

At sunrise 06:09

Tithi	2Krishna-dvitya (Bhadra, Vidhatr) · until 00:29 (21.09) more
Nakshatra	Revati, pada 1 (soft, Pushan (Prosperous), Mercury) · until 04:55 (21.09) more Gandamula
Yoga	Vriddhi (“growth, increase”, auspicious) · until 15:11 more
Karana	Taitila (movable) · until 11:15 more
Vara	Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Kanya (Virgo), Moon: Mina (Pisces)

Changes during the day

from 11:15	karana Gara
from 15:11	yoga Dhruva
from 00:29 (21.09)	tithi Krishna-tritya
from 00:29 (21.09)	karana Vanija
from 04:55 (21.09)	nakshatra Ashwini

Sun and Moon

Dawn	05:32
Sunrise	06:09
Noon	12:23
Sunset	18:36
End of twilight	19:13
Moonrise	19:06
Moonset	07:48
Day length	12 h 27 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

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 (06:09–18:36) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

more — lunar calendar for gardeners

Festivals and periods

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

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:09–00:29 (21.09)

Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 00:29–06:11 (21.09) Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 00:29–06:11 (21.09)

Anandadi: Utpata 06:09–04:55 (21.09) Anandadi: Mrityu 04:55–06:11 (21.09)

Mrityu Panchaka: 06:12 (16.09)–04:55 (21.09)
Gandanta (nakshatra): 22:09–11:42 (21.09)
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Revati

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:37–05:23
Abhijit Muhurta	none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday
Vijaya Muhurta	14:27–15:17
Godhuli	18:36–18:59
Pradosha	18:36–20:55
Nishitha	00:00–00:46 (21.09)
Amrita Kalam	02:13–04:01 (21.09)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	12:22–13:56
Yamaganda	07:42–09:15
Gulika Kalam	10:49–12:22
Dur Muhurta	11:57–12:47
Varjyam	15:26–17:14

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 06:09–14:42, 16:36–17:41

Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Revati; tithi Krishna-dvitya; lagna Kanya 06:09, Tula 08:56, Vrischika 11:58, Dhanu 14:42, Makara 16:36, Kumbha 17:41, Mina 18:25

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Revati — increase in property; Wednesday — favour of the authorities.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = 0

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

+1 Auspicious nakshatra 06:09–04:55 (21.09)+1 Yoga Vriddhi 06:09–15:11+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 06:09–00:29 (21.09)0 Chaturmasya0 Pitru Paksha0 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:09–00:29 (21.09) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Panchaka 06:09–04:55 (21.09)−3 Anandadi: Utpata 06:09–04:55 (21.09)

Panchanga at sunrise 06:09

Summary	Best day — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Anandadi: Manasa; auspicious time — after 11:42; auspicious time — until 13:47 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	Plavanga (No. 41) · Shaka 1889 · Vikram 2024 more
Period	Pitru Paksha · Chaturmasya; shraddha for those who departed on tithi Krishna-tritya

At sunrise 06:11

Tithi	3Krishna-tritya (Jaya, Vishnu) · until 03:06 (22.09) more
Nakshatra	Ashwini, pada 1 (light, Ashwini Kumara, Ketu) · until 08:04 (22.09) more Gandamula
Yoga	Dhruva (“fixed, constant (the Pole Star)”, auspicious) · until 16:11 more
Karana	Vanija (movable) · until 13:47 more
Vara	Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Kanya (Virgo), Moon: Mesha (Aries)

Changes during the day

from 13:47	karana Vishti
from 16:11	yoga Vyaghata
from 03:06 (22.09)	tithi Krishna-chaturti
from 03:06 (22.09)	karana Bava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	05:34
Sunrise	06:11
Noon	12:23
Sunset	18:33
End of twilight	19:10
Moonrise	19:12
Moonset	09:03
Day length	12 h 22 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise

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

Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 13:47–18:33: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

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

Muhurta

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:06–06:13 (22.09)

Anandadi: Manasa all day

Bhadra in heaven: 13:47–03:06 (22.09); Bhadra Puchha 22:27–23:47; Bhadra Mukha 23:47–02:00 (22.09)
Gandanta (nakshatra): 22:09 (20.09)–11:42
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Ashwini

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:38–05:24
Abhijit Muhurta	11:57–12:47
Vijaya Muhurta	14:26–15:15
Godhuli	18:33–18:57
Pradosha	18:33–20:53
Nishitha	00:00–00:46 (22.09)
Amrita Kalam	23:55–01:44 (22.09)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	13:55–15:28
Yamaganda	06:11–07:43
Gulika Kalam	09:16–10:49
Dur Muhurta	10:18–11:08, 15:15–16:05
Varjyam	03:32–05:21 (22.09)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 06:11–11:54, 16:32–17:37

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

Cutting hair, shaving	good 06:11–11:54, 16:32–17:37
Cutting fingernails	average throughout the daytime
Cutting toenails	good 06:11–11:54, 16:32–17:37
Bathing, washing hair	good 06:11–14:39, 16:32–17:37

Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Ashwini; tithi Krishna-tritya; lagna Kanya 06:11, Tula 08:52, Vrischika 11:54, Dhanu 14:39, Makara 16:32, Kumbha 17:37, Mina 18:21

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Ashwini — joy; Thursday — success.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Best day · score S = +6

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

Auspicious time begins after 11:42

Auspicious time ends by 13:47

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day+1 Anandadi: Manasa all day+1 Auspicious nakshatra all day+1 Yoga Dhruva 06:11–16:11+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 06:11–03:06 (22.09)0 Chaturmasya0 Pitru Paksha0 Yoga Vyaghata 16:11–19:57−1 Vishti (Bhadra) 13:47–03:06 (22.09)−1 Gandanta 06:11–11:42

Panchanga at sunrise 06:11

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Auspicious nakshatra, Auspicious weekday; cons: Rikta tithi, Anandadi: Mudgara 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	Plavanga (No. 41) · Shaka 1889 · Vikram 2024 more
Period	Pitru Paksha · Chaturmasya; shraddha for those who departed on tithi Krishna-chaturti
Festivals	Sankashti Chaturthi (Vighnaraja) · Bharani Shraddha

At sunrise 06:13

Tithi	4Krishna-chaturti (Rikta, Yama) · until 05:46 (23.09) more
Nakshatra	Ashwini, pada 4 (light, Ashwini Kumara, Ketu) · until 08:04 more Gandamula
Yoga	Vyaghata (“crushing blow”, inauspicious) · until 17:16 more
Karana	Bava (movable) · until 16:27 more
Vara	Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Kanya (Virgo), Moon: Mesha (Aries)

Changes during the day

from 08:04	nakshatra Bharani
from 16:27	karana Balava
from 17:16	yoga Harshana
from 05:46 (23.09)	tithi Krishna-panchami
from 05:46 (23.09)	karana Kaulava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	05:36
Sunrise	06:13
Noon	12:22
Sunset	18:31
End of twilight	19:07
Moonrise	19:19
Moonset	10:20
Day length	12 h 17 min

Gardener’s calendar

tasks at sunrise: good — 0, average — 12, bad — 1

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

task	at sunrise	from 08:04

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, Bharani (08:04–18:31) is good for root crops.

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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, 19:19
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, 13:35–16:03

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

Muhurta

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 06:13–08:04

Jwalamukhi Yoga 05:46–06:15 (23.09)

Anandadi: Vajra 06:13–08:04 Anandadi: Mudgara 08:04–06:15 (23.09)

Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Ashwini

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:39–05:26
Abhijit Muhurta	11:57–12:46
Vijaya Muhurta	14:25–15:14
Godhuli	18:31–18:54
Pradosha	18:31–20:51
Nishitha	23:59–00:46 (23.09)
Amrita Kalam	05:47–07:36 (23.09)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	10:49–12:22
Yamaganda	15:26–16:58
Gulika Kalam	07:45–09:17
Dur Muhurta	08:40–09:29, 12:46–13:35
Varjyam	18:55–20:44

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 06:13–14:35, 16:28–17:33

Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Ashwini until 08:04, Bharani from 08:04; tithi Krishna-chaturti; lagna Kanya 06:13, Tula 08:49, Vrischika 11:50, Dhanu 14:35, Makara 16:28, Kumbha 17:33, Mina 18:17

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Ashwini (until 08:04) — joy; Bharani (from 08:04) — facing death (dangers); Friday — universal respect.

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

Krishna-chaturti 06:13–18:31: 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.

+1 Auspicious nakshatra 06:13–08:04+1 Auspicious weekday0 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 06:13–08:040 Yoga Harshana 17:16–06:15 (23.09)0 Chaturmasya0 Pitru Paksha−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 08:04–06:15 (23.09)−1 Anandadi: Mudgara 08:04–06:15 (23.09)−2 Rikta tithi 06:13–05:46 (23.09)

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

Panchanga at sunrise 06:13

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Tryahasparsha, 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	Plavanga (No. 41) · Shaka 1889 · Vikram 2024 more
Period	Pitru Paksha · Chaturmasya; shraddha for those who departed on tithi Krishna-panchami

At sunrise 06:15

Tithi	5Krishna-panchami (Purna, Soma) · until 08:18 (24.09) more the tithi will also last until tomorrow’s sunrise (tryahasparsha)
Nakshatra	Bharani, pada 4 (fierce, Yama (Dharma-raja), Venus) · until 11:13 more
Yoga	Harshana (“delighting”, auspicious) · until 18:19 more
Karana	Kaulava (movable) · until 19:04 more
Vara	Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Kanya (Virgo), Moon: Mesha (Aries)

Changes during the day

from 11:13	nakshatra Krittika
from 18:19	yoga Vajra
from 19:04	karana Taitila

Sun and Moon

Dawn	05:38
Sunrise	06:15
Noon	12:22
Sunset	18:28
End of twilight	19:05
Moonrise	19:30
Moonset	11:39
Day length	12 h 13 min

Sky

Autumnal equinox	20:38

Gardener’s calendar

tasks at sunrise: good — 5, average — 6, bad — 2

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

task	at sunrise	from 11:13

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Bharani (06:15–11:13) is good for root crops.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Krittika (11:13–18:28) is good for root crops.

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Festivals and periods

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

Muhurta

Jwalamukhi Yoga 06:15–11:13 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) all day

Anandadi: Dhwaja 11:13–06:16 (24.09) Anandadi: Dhwanksha 06:15–11:13

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:41–05:28
Abhijit Muhurta	11:57–12:46
Vijaya Muhurta	14:23–15:12
Godhuli	18:28–18:52
Pradosha	18:28–20:50
Nishitha	23:59–00:46 (24.09)
Amrita Kalam	05:47–07:36

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	09:18–10:50
Yamaganda	13:53–15:25
Gulika Kalam	06:15–07:46
Dur Muhurta	06:15–07:03, 07:03–07:52
Varjyam	00:43–02:31 (24.09)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 06:15–11:46, 16:24–17:29

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 06:15–11:46, 16:24–17:29
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 06:15–11:46, 16:24–17:29
Bathing, washing hair	average 06:15–14:31, 16:24–17:29

Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Bharani until 11:13, Krittika from 11:13; tithi Krishna-panchami; lagna Kanya 06:15, Tula 08:45, Vrischika 11:46, Dhanu 14:31, Makara 16:24, Kumbha 17:29, Mina 18:13

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Bharani (until 11:13) — facing death (dangers); Krittika (from 11:13) — consumption (a wasting disease); Saturday — decline of physical strength.

Cautions:

The Muhurta Chintamani warns: whoever shaves in Krittika nakshatra 6 times a year puts their life in danger — frequent haircuts in this nakshatra are best avoided.
Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −6

+1 Anandadi: Dhwaja 11:13–06:16 (24.09)+1 Yoga Harshana 06:15–18:19+1 Auspicious tithi all day0 Chaturmasya0 Pitru Paksha0 Yoga Vajra 18:19–19:34−1 Anandadi: Dhwanksha 06:15–11:13−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 06:15–11:13−2 Jwalamukhi Yoga 06:15–11:13−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) all day−2 Tryahasparsha

Panchanga at sunrise 06:15

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Auspicious tithi, Ravi Yoga; cons: Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi), Anandadi: Dhumra Pitru Paksha: weddings, major purchases and new undertakings are traditionally postponed.
Month	Bhadrapada (amanta) · Ashwina (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Plavanga (No. 41) · Shaka 1889 · Vikram 2024 more
Period	Pitru Paksha · Chaturmasya; shraddha for those who departed on tithi Krishna-shashti

At sunrise 06:16

Tithi	5Krishna-panchami (Purna, Soma) · until 08:18 more vriddhi: the same tithi also prevailed at yesterday’s sunrise
Nakshatra	Krittika, pada 3 (mixed, Agni, Sun) · until 14:12 more
Yoga	Vajra (“diamond, thunderbolt”, inauspicious) · until 19:12 more
Karana	Taitila (movable) · until 08:18 more
Vara	Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Kanya (Virgo), Moon: Vrishabha (Taurus)

Changes during the day

from 08:18	tithi Krishna-shashti
from 08:18	karana Gara
from 14:12	nakshatra Rohini
from 19:12	yoga Siddhi
from 21:27	karana Vanija

Sun and Moon

Dawn	05:40
Sunrise	06:16
Noon	12:21
Sunset	18:25
End of twilight	19:02
Moonrise	19:45
Moonset	12:59
Day length	12 h 08 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 08:18	from 14:12

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Krittika (06:16–14:12) is good for root crops.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Rohini (14:12–18:25) is good for sowing.

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Festivals and periods

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

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 14:12–06:18 (25.09)

Visha Yoga (weekday, tithi and nakshatra) 06:16–08:18 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:18–06:18 (25.09) Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 14:12–06:18 (25.09)

Anandadi: Prajapati 14:12–06:18 (25.09) Anandadi: Dhumra 06:16–14:12

Gandanta (tithi): 07:52–08:44

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:42–05:29
Abhijit Muhurta	11:57–12:45
Vijaya Muhurta	14:22–15:11
Godhuli	18:25–18:49
Pradosha	18:25–20:48
Nishitha	23:58–00:46 (25.09)
Amrita Kalam	11:30–13:18

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	16:54–18:25
Yamaganda	12:21–13:52
Gulika Kalam	15:23–16:54
Dur Muhurta	16:48–17:37
Varjyam	none on this day

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 06:16–08:18, 16:20–17:25, 18:09–18:25

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 06:16–08:18, 16:20–17:25, 18:09–18:25
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 06:16–08:18, 16:20–17:25, 18:09–18:25
Bathing, washing hair	average 06:16–14:27, 16:20–17:25, 18:09–18:25

Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Krittika until 14:12, Rohini from 14:12; tithi Krishna-panchami until 08:18, Krishna-shashti from 08:18; lagna Kanya 06:16, Tula 08:41, Vrischika 11:42, Dhanu 14:27, Makara 16:20, Kumbha 17:25, Mina 18:09

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Krittika (until 14:12) — consumption (a wasting disease); Rohini (from 14:12) — destruction of all misfortunes; Sunday — physical well-being.

Cautions:

The Muhurta Chintamani warns: whoever shaves in Krittika nakshatra 6 times a year puts their life in danger — frequent haircuts in this nakshatra are best avoided.
The Muhurta Chintamani warns: whoever shaves in Rohini nakshatra 8 times a year puts their life in danger — frequent haircuts in this nakshatra are best avoided.
Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = −2

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

+1 Auspicious tithi 06:16–08:18+1 Ravi Yoga 14:12–06:18 (25.09)0 Anandadi: Prajapati 14:12–06:18 (25.09)0 Auspicious nakshatra 14:12–06:18 (25.09)0 Chaturmasya0 Pitru Paksha−1 Visha Yoga (weekday, tithi and nakshatra) 06:16–08:18−1 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 14:12–06:18 (25.09)−1 Anandadi: Dhumra 06:16–14:12−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:18–06:18 (25.09)

Panchanga at sunrise 06:16

Summary	Best day — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Yoga Siddhi; auspicious time — until 10:30 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	Plavanga (No. 41) · Shaka 1889 · Vikram 2024 more
Period	Pitru Paksha · Chaturmasya; shraddha for those who departed on tithi Krishna-saptami

At sunrise 06:18

Tithi	6Krishna-shashti (Nanda, Kartikeya) · until 10:30 more
Nakshatra	Rohini, pada 3 (fixed, Prajapati (Brahma - Creator), Moon) · until 16:49 more
Yoga	Siddhi (“success, accomplishment”, auspicious) · until 19:45 more
Karana	Vanija (movable) · until 10:30 more
Vara	Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Kanya (Virgo), Moon: Vrishabha (Taurus)

Changes during the day

from 10:30	tithi Krishna-saptami
from 10:30	karana Vishti
from 16:49	nakshatra Mrigashirsha
from 19:45	yoga Vyatipata
from 23:24	karana Bava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	05:42
Sunrise	06:18
Noon	12:21
Sunset	18:23
End of twilight	18:59
Moonrise	20:10
Moonset	14:17
Day length	12 h 04 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 10:30	from 16:49

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Rohini (06:18–16:49) is good for sowing.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Mrigashirsha (16:49–18:23) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 10:30–18:23: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

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

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 06:18–16:49 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day Amrita Siddhi Yoga 16:49–06:20 (26.09)

Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 06:18–10:30 Hutashana Yoga 06:18–10:30 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:18–10:30 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 10:30–06:20 (26.09)

Anandadi: Vardhamana 06:18–16:49 Anandadi: Ananda 16:49–06:20 (26.09)

Bhadra in heaven: 10:30–23:24; Bhadra Puchha 15:37–16:54; Bhadra Mukha 16:54–19:03

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:43–05:31
Abhijit Muhurta	11:56–12:45
Vijaya Muhurta	14:21–15:10
Godhuli	18:23–18:47
Pradosha	18:23–20:46
Nishitha	23:58–00:45 (26.09)
Amrita Kalam	13:16–15:03

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	07:49–09:19
Yamaganda	10:50–12:21
Gulika Kalam	13:51–15:22
Dur Muhurta	12:45–13:33, 15:10–15:58
Varjyam	07:57–09:44, 22:54–00:38 (26.09)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 10:30–11:38, 16:16–17:21, 18:05–18:23

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

Cutting hair, shaving	good 10:30–11:38, 16:16–17:21, 18:05–18:23
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	good 10:30–11:38, 16:16–17:21, 18:05–18:23
Bathing, washing hair	good 06:18–14:23, 16:16–17:21, 18:05–18:23

Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Rohini until 16:49, Mrigashirsha from 16:49; tithi Krishna-shashti until 10:30, Krishna-saptami from 10:30; lagna Kanya 06:18, Tula 08:37, Vrischika 11:38, Dhanu 14:23, Makara 16:16, Kumbha 17:21, Mina 18:05

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Rohini (until 16:49) — destruction of all misfortunes; Mrigashirsha (from 16:49) — abundance (well-being, prosperity); Monday — clear, bright complexion.

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).
Monday: according to the Kalaprakashika, it is good for a haircut only during the waxing Moon.

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Best day · score S = +8

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

Auspicious time ends by 10:30

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day+2 Yoga Siddhi 06:18–19:45+2 Ravi Yoga 06:18–16:49+1 Anandadi: Vardhamana 06:18–16:49+1 Auspicious nakshatra 06:18–16:49+1 Auspicious weekday0 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 06:18–10:30 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Chaturmasya0 Hutashana Yoga 06:18–10:30 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 10:30–06:20 (26.09) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Pitru Paksha0 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:18–10:30 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−2 Vishti (Bhadra) 10:30–23:24

Panchanga at sunrise 06:18

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Vyatipata, Visha 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	Plavanga (No. 41) · Shaka 1889 · Vikram 2024 more
Period	Pitru Paksha · Chaturmasya; shraddha for those who departed on tithi Krishna-ashtami
Festivals	Kalashtami · Madhya Ashtami (Pitru Paksha)

At sunrise 06:20

Tithi	7Krishna-saptami (Bhadra, Indra) · until 12:09 more
Nakshatra	Mrigashirsha, pada 3 (soft, Soma (Chandra, Moon), Mars) · until 18:53 more
Yoga	Vyatipata (“calamity, downfall”, inauspicious) · until 19:51 more
Karana	Bava (movable) · until 12:09 more
Vara	Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Kanya (Virgo), Moon: Mithuna (Gemini)

Changes during the day

from 12:09	tithi Krishna-ashtami
from 12:09	karana Balava
from 18:53	nakshatra Ardra
from 19:51	yoga Variyana
from 00:43 (27.09)	karana Kaulava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	05:43
Sunrise	06:20
Noon	12:21
Sunset	18:20
End of twilight	18:57
Moonrise	20:49
Moonset	15:27
Day length	11 h 59 min

Gardener’s calendar

tasks at sunrise: good — 1, average — 11, bad — 1

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

task	at sunrise	from 12:09

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Mrigashirsha (06:20–18:20) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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Festivals and periods

Kalashtami · Kalabhairava

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

Rule: pradosha vyapini: 3 muhurtas after sunset, 18:20–20:44
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, 13:32–15:56
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

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

Muhurta

Dwipushkar Yoga 06:20–12:09 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 12:09–06:22 (27.09)

Hutashana Yoga 06:20–12:09 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:20–12:09 Yamaghanta 18:53–06:22 (27.09)

Anandadi: Chara 18:53–06:22 (27.09) Anandadi: Rakshasa 06:20–18:53

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:45–05:33
Abhijit Muhurta	11:56–12:44
Vijaya Muhurta	14:20–15:08
Godhuli	18:20–18:44
Pradosha	18:20–20:44
Nishitha	23:57–00:45 (27.09)
Amrita Kalam	09:20–11:04

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	15:20–16:50
Yamaganda	09:20–10:50
Gulika Kalam	12:20–13:50
Dur Muhurta	08:44–09:32, 23:09–23:57
Varjyam	03:45–05:27 (27.09)

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 06:20–14:19, 16:12–17:17, 18:01–18:20

Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Mrigashirsha; tithi Krishna-saptami until 12:09, Krishna-ashtami from 12:09; lagna Kanya 06:20, Tula 08:33, Vrischika 11:34, Dhanu 14:19, Makara 16:12, Kumbha 17:17, Mina 18:01

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Mrigashirsha — abundance (well-being, prosperity); Tuesday — harm to longevity.

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

Krishna-ashtami 12:09–18:20: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Vyatipata 06:20–18:20: auspicious undertakings, including haircuts, are avoided during this yoga (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −6

Avoid starting important matters: Vyatipata

+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 12:09–06:22 (27.09)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 06:20–18:530 Chaturmasya0 Dwipushkar Yoga 06:20–12:090 Pitru Paksha−1 Ashtami 12:09–06:22 (27.09)−1 Surya Dagdha tithi 12:09–06:22 (27.09)−1 Anandadi: Rakshasa 06:20–18:53−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−2 Hutashana Yoga 06:20–12:09−2 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:20–12:09−3 Vyatipata 06:20–19:51

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

Panchanga at sunrise 06:20

Summary	Unfavourable day — many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower), 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	Plavanga (No. 41) · Shaka 1889 · Vikram 2024 more
Period	Pitru Paksha · Chaturmasya; shraddha for those who departed on tithi Krishna-navami
Festivals	Avidhava Navami (Matri Navami)

At sunrise 06:22

Tithi	8Krishna-ashtami (Jaya, Vasus) · until 13:06 more
Nakshatra	Ardra, pada 2 (sharp, Rudra (Roaring, angry image of Shiva), Rahu) · until 20:14 more
Yoga	Variyana (“excellent, best”, auspicious) · until 19:22 more
Karana	Kaulava (movable) · until 13:06 more
Vara	Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Kanya (Virgo), Moon: Mithuna (Gemini)

Changes during the day

from 13:06	tithi Krishna-navami
from 13:06	karana Taitila
from 19:22	yoga Parigha
from 20:14	nakshatra Punarvasu
from 01:17 (28.09)	karana Gara

Sun and Moon

Dawn	05:45
Sunrise	06:22
Noon	12:20
Sunset	18:17
End of twilight	18:54
Moonrise	21:49
Moonset	16:21
Day length	11 h 55 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 13:06

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Festivals and periods

Avidhava Navami (Matri Navami) · Pitris (ancestors)

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

Rule: aparahna vyapini: the 4th fifth of the daytime, 13:31–15:54
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

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

Muhurta

Hutashana Yoga 06:22–13:06 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:22–13:06 Krakacha Yoga 13:06–06:24 (28.09)

Anandadi: Musala 06:22–20:14 Anandadi: Gada 20:14–06:24 (28.09)

Surya Dagdha tithi: Krishna-ashtami

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	18:17–18:42
Pradosha	18:17–20:43
Nishitha	23:57–00:45 (28.09)
Amrita Kalam	09:40–11:22

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	12:20–13:49
Yamaganda	07:52–09:21
Gulika Kalam	10:50–12:20
Dur Muhurta	11:56–12:44
Varjyam	none on this day

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: 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 06:22–13:06

Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Ardra; tithi Krishna-ashtami until 13:06, Krishna-navami from 13:06; lagna Kanya 06:22, Tula 08:29, Vrischika 11:30, Dhanu 14:15, Makara 16:08, Kumbha 17:13, Mina 17:57

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Ardra — sadness; Wednesday — favour of the authorities.

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

Krishna-ashtami 06:22–13:06: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Krishna-navami 13:06–18:17: 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

Unfavourable day · score S = −7

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

+1 Yoga Variyana 06:22–19:22+1 Auspicious weekday0 Chaturmasya0 Pitru Paksha−1 Ashtami 06:22–13:06−1 Anandadi: Musala 06:22–20:14−1 Surya Dagdha tithi 06:22–13:06−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 06:22–20:14−1 Krakacha Yoga 13:06–06:24 (28.09)−2 Hutashana Yoga 06:22–13:06−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:22–13:06

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

Panchanga at sunrise 06:22

Summary	Best day — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Anandadi: Siddhi; auspicious time — after 13:16 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	Plavanga (No. 41) · Shaka 1889 · Vikram 2024 more
Period	Pitru Paksha · Chaturmasya; shraddha for those who departed on tithi Krishna-dashami

At sunrise 06:24

Tithi	9Krishna-navami (Rikta, Serpent (Naga)) · until 13:16 more
Nakshatra	Punarvasu, pada 2 (movable, Aditi, Jupiter) · until 20:48 more
Yoga	Parigha (“bolt, barrier”, inauspicious) · until 18:15 more
Karana	Gara (movable) · until 13:16 more
Vara	Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Kanya (Virgo), Moon: Mithuna (Gemini)

Changes during the day

from 13:16	tithi Krishna-dashami
from 13:16	karana Vanija
from 18:15	yoga Shiva
from 20:48	nakshatra Pushya
from 01:02 (29.09)	karana Vishti

Sun and Moon

Dawn	05:47
Sunrise	06:24
Noon	12:20
Sunset	18:15
End of twilight	18:51
Moonrise	23:08
Moonset	16:58
Day length	11 h 50 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 13:16

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, Punarvasu (06:24–18:15) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

more — lunar calendar for gardeners

Festivals and periods

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

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 06:24–20:48 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 13:16–06:26 (29.09) Amrita Siddhi Yoga 20:48–06:26 (29.09) Guru Pushya Yoga 20:48–06:26 (29.09)

Hutashana Yoga 06:24–13:16 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:24–13:16

Anandadi: Siddhi 06:24–20:48 Anandadi: Shubha 20:48–06:26 (29.09)

Bhadra on earth: 01:02–12:35 (29.09); Bhadra Puchha 02:40–03:50 (29.09); Bhadra Mukha 03:50–05:47 (29.09)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:47–05:36
Abhijit Muhurta	11:56–12:43
Vijaya Muhurta	14:18–15:05
Godhuli	18:15–18:39
Pradosha	18:15–20:41
Nishitha	23:56–00:45 (29.09)
Amrita Kalam	18:20–19:59

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	13:48–15:17
Yamaganda	06:24–07:53
Gulika Kalam	09:22–10:51
Dur Muhurta	10:21–11:08, 15:05–15:53
Varjyam	08:31–10:09, 04:43–06:18 (29.09)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 16:04–17:09, 17:54–18:15

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

Cutting hair, shaving	good 16:04–17:09, 17:54–18:15
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	good 16:04–17:09, 17:54–18:15
Bathing, washing hair	good 13:16–14:11, 16:04–17:09, 17:54–18:15

Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Punarvasu; tithi Krishna-navami until 13:16, Krishna-dashami from 13:16; lagna Kanya 06:24, Tula 08:25, Vrischika 11:26, Dhanu 14:11, Makara 16:04, Kumbha 17:09, Mina 17:54

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Punarvasu — strength of spirit (bravery, resilience); Thursday — success.

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

Krishna-navami 06:24–13:16: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Best day · score S = +6

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

Auspicious time begins after 13:16

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day+1 Anandadi: Siddhi 06:24–20:48+1 Auspicious nakshatra 06:24–20:48+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 06:24–20:48+1 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 13:16–06:26 (29.09)0 Chaturmasya0 Hutashana Yoga 06:24–13:16 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:24–13:16 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Pitru Paksha0 Yoga Parigha 06:24–06:49−2 Rikta tithi 06:24–13:16

Panchanga at sunrise 06:24

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Bhadra on earth, Anandadi: Utpata 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	Plavanga (No. 41) · Shaka 1889 · Vikram 2024 more
Period	Pitru Paksha · Chaturmasya; shraddha for those who departed on tithi Krishna-ekadashi

At sunrise 06:26

Tithi	10Krishna-dashami (Purna, Dharma) · until 12:35 more
Nakshatra	Pushya, pada 2 (light, Brhaspati, Saturn) · until 20:32 more
Yoga	Shiva (“auspicious, benevolent”, auspicious) · until 16:29 more
Karana	Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 12:35 more
Vara	Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Kanya (Virgo), Moon: Karka (Cancer)

Changes during the day

from 12:35	tithi Krishna-ekadashi
from 12:35	karana Bava
from 16:29	yoga Siddha
from 20:32	nakshatra Ashlesha
from 23:57	karana Balava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	05:49
Sunrise	06:26
Noon	12:20
Sunset	18:12
End of twilight	18:49
Moonrise	none
Moonset	17:22
Day length	11 h 45 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 12:35

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Pushya (06:26–18:12) is good for sowing.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 06:26–12:35: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

more — lunar calendar for gardeners

Festivals and periods

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

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 12:35–06:28 (30.09)

Hutashana Yoga 06:26–12:35

Anandadi: Utpata 06:26–20:32 Anandadi: Mrityu 20:32–06:28 (30.09)

Bhadra on earth: 01:02–12:35; Bhadra Puchha 02:40–03:50; Bhadra Mukha 03:50–05:47
Gandanta (tithi): 12:12–12:58

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:49–05:37
Abhijit Muhurta	11:56–12:43
Vijaya Muhurta	14:17–15:04
Godhuli	18:12–18:37
Pradosha	18:12–20:39
Nishitha	23:56–00:45 (30.09)
Amrita Kalam	14:13–15:47

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	10:51–12:19
Yamaganda	15:16–16:44
Gulika Kalam	07:54–09:23
Dur Muhurta	08:47–09:34, 12:43–13:30
Varjyam	none on this day

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 16:00–17:06, 17:50–18:12

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	good 16:00–17:06, 17:50–18:12
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	good 16:00–17:06, 17:50–18:12
Bathing, washing hair	good 06:26–14:07, 16:00–17:06, 17:50–18:12

Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Pushya; tithi Krishna-dashami until 12:35, Krishna-ekadashi from 12:35; lagna Kanya 06:26, Tula 08:21, Vrischika 11:22, Dhanu 14:07, Makara 16:00, Kumbha 17:06, Mina 17:50

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Pushya — increase in wealth; Friday — universal respect.

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

Bhadra on earth 06:26–12:35: 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).
Friday: B. V. Raman advises against cutting nails (the rating above is the site’s summary, which uses the same weekdays for nails as for haircuts, so Friday counts as auspicious).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −4

Avoid starting important matters: Bhadra on earth

+2 Pushya 06:26–20:32+1 Yoga Shiva 06:26–16:29+1 Auspicious weekday0 Chaturmasya0 Pitru Paksha0 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 12:35–06:28 (30.09) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−2 Hutashana Yoga 06:26–12:35−3 Anandadi: Utpata 06:26–20:32−3 Bhadra on earth 06:26–12:35

Panchanga at sunrise 06:26

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra), Hutashana 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	Plavanga (No. 41) · Shaka 1889 · Vikram 2024 more
Period	Pitru Paksha · Chaturmasya; shraddha for those who departed on tithi Krishna-dvadashi
Festivals	Indira Ekadashi

At sunrise 06:28

Tithi	11Krishna-ekadashi (Nanda, Rudra) · until 11:07 more
Nakshatra	Ashlesha, pada 2 (sharp, Naga - the lord of snakes (Sharpa), Mercury) · until 19:31 more Gandamula
Yoga	Siddha (“perfected, accomplished”, auspicious) · until 14:05 more
Karana	Balava (movable) · until 11:07 more
Vara	Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Kanya (Virgo), Moon: Karka (Cancer)

Changes during the day

from 11:07	tithi Krishna-dvadashi
from 11:07	karana Kaulava
from 14:05	yoga Sadhya
from 19:31	nakshatra Magha
from 22:06	karana Taitila

Sun and Moon

Dawn	05:51
Sunrise	06:28
Noon	12:19
Sunset	18:10
End of twilight	18:46
Moonrise	00:39
Moonset	17:37
Day length	11 h 41 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 11:07

more — lunar calendar for gardeners

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 12:35 (29.09)–11:07
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Parana (breaking the fast): 06:30–08:49 (01.10)

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

Muhurta

Hutashana Yoga 06:28–11:07 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 11:07–19:31

Anandadi: Manasa 06:28–19:31 Anandadi: Padma 19:31–06:30 (01.10)

Gandanta (nakshatra): 13:51–01:09 (01.10)
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Ashlesha

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:50–05:39
Abhijit Muhurta	11:55–12:42
Vijaya Muhurta	14:16–15:03
Godhuli	18:10–18:34
Pradosha	18:10–20:38
Nishitha	23:55–00:45 (01.10)
Amrita Kalam	17:59–19:31

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	09:24–10:51
Yamaganda	13:47–15:14
Gulika Kalam	06:28–07:56
Dur Muhurta	06:28–07:15, 07:15–08:02
Varjyam	08:48–10:20

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 06:28–11:07

Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Ashlesha; tithi Krishna-ekadashi until 11:07, Krishna-dvadashi from 11:07; lagna Kanya 06:28, Tula 08:17, Vrischika 11:18, Dhanu 14:03, Makara 15:57, Kumbha 17:02, Mina 17:46

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Ashlesha — physical affliction (suffering); Saturday — decline of physical strength.

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 = −3

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

+2 Yoga Siddha 06:28–14:05+1 Anandadi: Manasa 06:28–19:310 Chaturmasya0 Pitru Paksha−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 06:28–19:31−2 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 11:07–19:31−2 Hutashana Yoga 06:28–11:07

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

Panchanga at sunrise 06:28

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

Shravana (Vedic name Nabhas) — The month of Shiva and the rains: Shravana Somvars (Mondays), Naga Panchami, Raksha Bandhan; in the dark half — Krishna Janmashtami.
Patron: Shridhara; Aditya — Indra. Full moon in nakshatra Shravana. Ritu: Varsha.

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

Plavanga (No. 41 of 60, “leaper (a monkey)”) — A year of leaps: abrupt changes, floods, relocations; results are mixed.
Northern samvatsara: Siddharthi (No. 53)
Shaka Samvat 1889 · Vikram Samvat 2024 · Kali Yuga 5068
Next year — Kilaka, from the new moon before Ugadi (the start of Chaitra) 29.03.1968
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.

Krishna-dvadashi (12, waning Moon)
Group: Bhadra. Deity: Sun (Ravi).
The Sun (Ravi) rules the twelfth day of the waning Moon and this period is auspicious for religious ceremonies, lighting the sacred fire and performing one's duties.

Punarvasu (7)
Meaning: Successful, magnificent, two for riches
Symbol: Arrow or quiver of arrows, rarely: rainbow
Deity: Aditi
Type: movable (chara, chala) — For journeys and moving house, buying vehicles, gardening, quick and temporary changes.
Vimshottari lord: Jupiter
Shakti: give the gaining of profit (property, wealth), growth

Vyatipata (17) — “calamity, downfall”
One of the two most inauspicious yogas: worldly undertakings are not begun in it at all. It is, however, very good for holy baths, dana, japa and ancestor rites.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

nakshatra 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-dvadashi
neutral

nakshatra Pushya
Soaking seeds is allowed, but not planting or sowing.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Friday
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Punarvasu
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Pushya
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

Krishna-dvadashi
0 — does not affect the haircut rating

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

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

Kanya
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut

Tula
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut

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

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

Makara
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut

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

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

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

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

Pushya
The Moon in Pushya, the best of the nakshatras for new undertakings (except weddings).

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

Variyana (18) — “excellent, best”
Auspicious: comfort and convenience, purchases, home improvement, any auspicious deeds.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

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

Vyatipata
The nitya yoga of “calamity” is in force for most of the day: worldly undertakings are postponed, but the day is good for holy baths, dana, japa and ancestor rites.

Krishna-trayodashi (13, waning Moon)
Group: Jaya. Deity: God of Love.
The thirteenth day of the waning moon is ruled by the God of love, which is favorable for establishing friendly relations, sensual pleasures, as well as celebrations.

Pushya (8)
Meaning: Feeder; feeder of flowers
Symbol: Cow udder, flower (lotus), arrow and circle
Deity: Brhaspati
Type: light (kshipra, laghu) — For quick matters: trade, healing, study, travel, purchases and starting a business.
Vimshottari lord: Saturn
Shakti: give manifestation of spiritual energy, feeding

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

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

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

nakshatra Pushya
Soaking seeds is allowed, but not planting or sowing.

Krishna-trayodashi
no pruning or felling

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

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

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

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

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

The Moon in Karka, Simha, Kumbha or Mina: Bhadra resides on earth (bhu-loka) and does harm — auspicious activities are not started.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Saturday
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Ashlesha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-trayodashi
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Fierce or sharp nakshatra
The Moon in an ugra or tikshna nakshatra: a time for harsh deeds, not for auspicious undertakings.

Parigha (19) — “bolt, barrier”
Inauspicious: obstacles; nothing is started in the first half of the yoga, while the second half is acceptable.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

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

Krishna-chaturdashi (14, waning Moon)
Group: Rikta. Deity: Kali.
Kali rules the fourteenth day of the waning moon and promotes destruction, appeal to elementals (forces of nature, elements) and spirits.

Ashlesha (9)
Meaning: Wrapping around (like a snake), hugging
Symbol: Curled snake
Deity: Naga - the lord of snakes (Sharpa)
Type: sharp (tikshna, daruna) — For drastic actions: surgery, severing ties, taming, exorcism, fighting diseases and enemies; unsuitable for other auspicious undertakings (the exception is weddings: Mula is among the nakshatras for marriage).
Vimshottari lord: Mercury
Shakti: cause suffering with poison, paralyze

Shiva (20) — “auspicious, benevolent”
Auspicious: spiritual practice, mantras, worship, study with a teacher.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

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

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

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

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

Krishna-chaturdashi
for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else

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

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

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

Yamaghanta
“Bell of Yama” — a combination of weekday and nakshatra: Sun — Magha, Mon — Vishakha, Tue — Ardra, Wed — Mula, Thu — Krittika, Fri — Rohini, Sat — Hasta. One of the most dangerous yogas: travel, surgery and any important new undertakings are avoided.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Sunday
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Magha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-chaturdashi
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Amavasya
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Bhadra on earth
Vishti Karana with the Moon in Karka, Simha, Kumbha or Mina: Bhadra resides on earth (bhu-loka) and is especially harmful.

Krishna Chaturdashi
14th tithi of the waning Moon, the eve of the new moon: unfavourable for new undertakings; a day of Shiva (Masik Shivaratri).

Amavasya (30, waning Moon)
Group: Purna. Deity: Pitris (ancestors).
The Pitris (ancestors) rule the new moon; this period is suitable for rites honoring the ancestors (shraddha, tarpana), for pacifying the mind and performing austerities.

Magha (10)
Meaning: Powerful, sufficient
Symbol: Throne, palanquin, royal canopy
Deity: Pitris or Pitars - ancestors of the clan, forefathers
Type: fierce (ugra, krura) — For destructive and dangerous tasks: demolition, work with fire and weapons, disputes; unsuitable for other auspicious undertakings (the exception is weddings: Magha is among the nakshatras for marriage).
Vimshottari lord: Ketu
Shakti: leave the body (temporarily or completely), give transformation similar to death

Siddha (21) — “perfected, accomplished”
Especially auspicious: success of undertakings, gaining knowledge and receiving initiations.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

Naga (fixed)
Deity: nagas (serpents)
Inauspicious. Suitable only for harsh and forceful deeds, work with things that must stay fixed, and rites connected with serpents.
A karana is half a tithi; there are 60 of them in a lunar month.

Soma vara — Moon Day
Lord: Moon
Favorable for any daily activities related to water, food, housing, women, trade, hotels, utilities, etc. You can carry out a wide variety of earthworks, both gardening and construction; preparing food, getting a haircut, doing treatment, decorating, building relationships, getting married and hiring.

The exact conjunction of the Sun and the Moon — the start of a new lunar month in the amanta system. A day for the ancestors and inner work.

Monday — Day of the Moon
what to do (Tibetan tradition): field work, planting rice, grain, trees or flowers
plants of the day: watery vegetables such as cucumbers and zucchini, water-loving plants such as rice

nakshatra Magha
For pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else.

Amavasya
do not start anything, only finish up safe tasks that require no exertion

nakshatra Purva-Phalguni
For pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else.

Shukla-pratipat
digging, plowing, planting trees

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

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

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

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

How it is calculated: following the South Indian tradition (Tamil Nadu, Kerala), as Drik Panchang does — the daytime from sunrise to sunset (upper limb of the disc, with refraction) is divided into 8 parts, and Rahu Kalam is part 2 (Mon 2, Sat 3, Fri 4, Wed 5, Thu 6, Tue 7, Sun 8).
Another tradition — Kala Vela: the eighth parts of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order starting from the lord of the day, while the eighth part, the last before sunset, is “empty”, without a lord; in this tradition it is given to Rahu — today {y} (on Sundays it coincides with the calculation above).
Yet another tradition — printed panchangas: a nominal day of 6:00–18:00, so Rahu Kalam always falls at the same clock time — today 07:30–09:00; if the nominal 6:00–18:00 day is counted in local mean time — 07:59–09:29 by the clock. Far from India this is a rough approximation.
Using the rising and setting of the centre of the disc without refraction (old Siddhantic panchangas): {x}.
At night Rahu Kalam is usually not reckoned (the translator of the Kalaprakashika, 1917: “it occurs only in the daytime”); a few divide the night into 8 parts as well, but there is no generally accepted order of the night parts. In North India, Choghadiya is more often consulted to choose the hour.

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

How it is calculated: the eighths of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day; Yamaganda (Yamaghantaka) is Jupiter’s portion, today part 4. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 10:30–12:00.

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

How it is calculated: Saturn’s portion among the eighths of the daytime (planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day), today part 6. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 13:30–15:00. According to a note by the translator of the Kalaprakashika, Gulika is not considered inauspicious: it is even good for reaping, gathering grain, trade, medical treatment, repaying debts and a number of other activities; the view that whatever is begun during Gulika will repeat itself is a popular (mainly Tamil) belief.

Monday
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Purva-Phalguni
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-pratipat
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Amavasya
New moon: a day of the ancestors (shraddha, tarpana) and of spiritual practice, unfavourable for worldly undertakings.

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

Shukla-pratipat (1, waxing Moon)
Group: Nanda. Deity: Brahma.
The ruler of the first lunar day is Brahma. This time is suitable for all types of ceremonies.

Uttara-Phalguni (12)
Meaning: Following red
Symbol: Half of the bed under the feet (foot)
Deity: Aryaman (Lord of Hospitality)
Type: fixed (dhruva, sthira) — For what is firm and lasting: laying house foundations, housewarming, planting, weddings, taking office, long-term projects.
Vimshottari lord: Sun
Shakti: accumulate and prosper through alliances

Sadhya (22) — “attainable, amenable”
Auspicious (in some traditions — especially auspicious): study, practice, mastering new things — anything achieved through effort.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

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

Mangala vara — Mars Day
Lord: Mars
Promotes decisive manifestations of will, competitions, active and gambling games, sports, training, overcoming obstacles, working with fire, metal (especially iron), mechanisms, electricity, explosive substances and weapons, militant actions, demand from debtors, litigation, verdicts, quarrels, conflicts, control of parasites (insects and rats) and similar matters. Some medical procedures, such as massage or chiropractic therapy, can be carried out during this time.

Tuesday — Day of Mars
what to do (Tibetan tradition): unfavorable for planting seeds, flowers and trees or for working in the field (favorable for fighting pests or pruning something)
plants of the day: onions, garlic and thorny plants, plants that actively defend themselves

nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni
Planting and sowing are allowed.

Shukla-pratipat
digging, plowing, planting trees

Shukla-dvitya
planting and sowing are allowed (long-term result)

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

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.

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

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

How it is calculated: following the South Indian tradition (Tamil Nadu, Kerala), as Drik Panchang does — the daytime from sunrise to sunset (upper limb of the disc, with refraction) is divided into 8 parts, and Rahu Kalam is part 7 (Mon 2, Sat 3, Fri 4, Wed 5, Thu 6, Tue 7, Sun 8).
Another tradition — Kala Vela: the eighth parts of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order starting from the lord of the day, while the eighth part, the last before sunset, is “empty”, without a lord; in this tradition it is given to Rahu — today {y} (on Sundays it coincides with the calculation above).
Yet another tradition — printed panchangas: a nominal day of 6:00–18:00, so Rahu Kalam always falls at the same clock time — today 15:00–16:30; if the nominal 6:00–18:00 day is counted in local mean time — 15:29–16:59 by the clock. Far from India this is a rough approximation.
Using the rising and setting of the centre of the disc without refraction (old Siddhantic panchangas): {x}.
At night Rahu Kalam is usually not reckoned (the translator of the Kalaprakashika, 1917: “it occurs only in the daytime”); a few divide the night into 8 parts as well, but there is no generally accepted order of the night parts. In North India, Choghadiya is more often consulted to choose the hour.

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

How it is calculated: the eighths of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day; Yamaganda (Yamaghantaka) is Jupiter’s portion, today part 3. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 09:00–10:30.

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

How it is calculated: Saturn’s portion among the eighths of the daytime (planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day), today part 5. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 12:00–13:30. According to a note by the translator of the Kalaprakashika, Gulika is not considered inauspicious: it is even good for reaping, gathering grain, trade, medical treatment, repaying debts and a number of other activities; the view that whatever is begun during Gulika will repeat itself is a popular (mainly Tamil) belief.

Tuesday
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Uttara-Phalguni
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-dvitya
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

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

Shukla-dvitya (2, waxing Moon)
Group: Bhadra. Deity: Vidhatr.
Patronizes the second lunar day of Vidhatr. This period is suitable for all matters designed for development and long-term preservation, for example, for laying the foundations of buildings.

Hasta (13)
Meaning: Hand, fist
Symbol: Palm or fist
Deity: Savitar (Animating, Awakening)
Type: light (kshipra, laghu) — For quick matters: trade, healing, study, travel, purchases and starting a business.
Vimshottari lord: Moon
Shakti: give the obtaining of what you want with your own hands, dexterity

Shubha (23) — “goodness, happiness”
Especially auspicious: any auspicious deeds and ceremonies.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

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

Wednesday — Day of Mercury
what to do (Tibetan tradition): doing work related to water and earth - plowing and sowing, planting flowers and trees
plants of the day: climbers, plants that depend on others and adapt quickly, all leafy greens

nakshatra Hasta
Soaking seeds is allowed, but not planting or sowing.

Shukla-dvitya
planting and sowing are allowed (long-term result)

Shukla-tritya
any undertakings

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Wednesday
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Hasta
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-tritya
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Kshaya tithi
“Omitted” tithi, lying entirely between two sunrises and touching neither of them (avama day): unfavourable for new undertakings.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Shukla-chaturti
felling trees, for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Thursday
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Chitra
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-chaturti
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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

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

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

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

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

nakshatra 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

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

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

Swati
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-panchami
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

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

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

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

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

Shukla-shashti
plowing the ground

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

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

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

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

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

Vishakha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Anuradha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-shashti
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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

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

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

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

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

Shukla-saptami
soaking seeds is allowed, farming

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

Shukla-ashtami
tillage and sowing are forbidden

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

Samvartaka Yoga
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.

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

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

Jyestha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-saptami
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-ashtami
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Ashtami
8th tithi: a day of Durga and Shiva, good for fasting and worship, but weaker than usual for worldly undertakings.

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

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

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

Monday — Day of the Moon
what to do (Tibetan tradition): field work, planting rice, grain, trees or flowers
plants of the day: watery vegetables such as cucumbers and zucchini, water-loving plants such as rice

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

Shukla-ashtami
tillage and sowing are forbidden

Shukla-navami
for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else

Anandadi: Padma — “lotus”
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.

Mula
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-navami
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-navami (9, waxing Moon)
Group: Rikta. Deity: Serpent (Naga).
The serpent (Naga) patronizes the ninth lunar day, which is suitable for struggle, destruction, coercion and for efforts to overcome obstacles.

Mula (19)
Meaning: Root
Symbol: Roots, elephant goad, lion's tail (panicle)
Deity: Nirriti (Goddess of Destruction or Alakshmi)
Type: sharp (tikshna, daruna) — For drastic actions: surgery, severing ties, taming, exorcism, fighting diseases and enemies; unsuitable for other auspicious undertakings (the exception is weddings: Mula is among the nakshatras for marriage).
Vimshottari lord: Ketu
Shakti: destroy, crush (also the ability to destroy destruction)

Ayushman (3) — “long-lived”
Auspicious: health and healing, long-term matters and anything meant to last a long time.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

Tuesday — Day of Mars
what to do (Tibetan tradition): unfavorable for planting seeds, flowers and trees or for working in the field (favorable for fighting pests or pruning something)
plants of the day: onions, garlic and thorny plants, plants that actively defend themselves

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

Shukla-navami
for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else

nakshatra Purva-Ashadha
For pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else.

Shukla-dashami
any undertakings

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

Purva-Ashadha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-dashami
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Surya Dagdha tithi
A tithi “burnt” by the Sun in its current sign (the Sun in Dhanu or Mina — the 2nd, in Vrishabha or Kumbha — the 4th, in Mesha or Karka — the 6th, in Mithuna or Kanya — the 8th, in Simha or Vrischika — the 10th, in Tula or Makara — the 12th): unfavourable for new undertakings.

Shukla-dashami (10, waxing Moon)
Group: Purna. Deity: Dharma.
The tenth lunar day is patronized by Dharma, which favors virtuous deeds, religious events, spiritual practices, as well as other pious activities. You can start any important work.

Purva-Ashadha (20)
Meaning: Prior invincible, unsubdued
Symbol: Elephant tusk, fan or bed
Deity: Varuna
Type: fierce (ugra, krura) — For destructive and dangerous tasks: demolition, work with fire and weapons, disputes; unsuitable for other auspicious undertakings (the exception is weddings: Magha is among the nakshatras for marriage).
Vimshottari lord: Venus
Shakti: add strength, energy (regenerate)

Saubhagya (4) — “good fortune, marital happiness”
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.

Wednesday — Day of Mercury
what to do (Tibetan tradition): doing work related to water and earth - plowing and sowing, planting flowers and trees
plants of the day: climbers, plants that depend on others and adapt quickly, all leafy greens

nakshatra Purva-Ashadha
For pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else.

Shukla-dashami
any undertakings

Shukla-ekadashi
pruning and weeding

nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha
Planting and sowing are allowed.

Uttara-Ashadha
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-ekadashi
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Mina
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut

Shukla-ekadashi (11, waxing Moon)
Group: Nanda. Deity: Rudra.
The ruler of the eleventh lunar day is Rudra, which is favorable for fasting and religious (spiritual) activities. Remembering the Supreme Deity will give especially positive results.

Uttara-Ashadha (21)
Meaning: Subsequent invincible, insubordinate
Symbol: Small bed
Deity: Vishva-Deva (All Gods)
Type: fixed (dhruva, sthira) — For what is firm and lasting: laying house foundations, housewarming, planting, weddings, taking office, long-term projects.
Vimshottari lord: Sun
Shakti: give an undeniable victory, thanks to alliances and support

Shobhana (5) — “splendid, beautiful”
Auspicious: jewellery, celebrations, travel, creative undertakings.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

Shukla-dvadashi
neutral

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).

Shravana
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-dvadashi
0 — does not affect the haircut rating

Atiganda (6) — “great danger”
Inauspicious: portends trouble and hindrances; if necessary, the first 6 ghatis (about 2 h 24 min) are skipped.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

Shukla-dvadashi (12, waxing Moon)
Group: Bhadra. Deity: Sun (Ravi).
The Sun (Ravi) rules the twelfth lunar day and this period is auspicious for religious ceremonies, lighting the sacred fire and performing one's duties.

Shravana (22)
Meaning: Listener
Symbol: Ear (listener), three footprints (Vishnu's steps), trident
Deity: Shri Vishnu
Type: movable (chara, chala) — For journeys and moving house, buying vehicles, gardening, quick and temporary changes.
Vimshottari lord: Moon
Shakti: bind together (three worlds, i.e. all)

Balava (movable)
Deity: Brahma
Auspicious: religious rites, study, spiritual and charitable work.
A karana is half a tithi; there are 60 of them in a lunar month.

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

nakshatra Shravana
Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result.
according to the Indian tradition: Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result (planting or sowing is not allowed).

Shukla-dvadashi
neutral

Shukla-triodashi
no pruning or felling

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).

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

Dhanishtha
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-triodashi
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Sukarma (7) — “good deed”
Auspicious: good and religious deeds, starting work, helping people.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

Shukla-triodashi (13, waxing Moon)
Group: Jaya. Deity: God of Love.
The thirteenth lunar day is ruled by the God of love, which is favorable for establishing friendly relations, sensual pleasures, as well as celebrations.

Dhanishtha (23)
Meaning: The richest or fastest, Shravishtha - the most famous
Symbol: Drum or flute
Deity: Vasu (kind) - 8 phenomena of nature, assistants of Indra
Type: movable (chara, chala) — For journeys and moving house, buying vehicles, gardening, quick and temporary changes.
Vimshottari lord: Mars
Shakti: bring abundance and fame through the direction and organization of people

Taitila (movable)
Deity: Aryaman
Auspicious: dealings with authorities and superiors, fame, home and housing, clothing and jewellery.
A karana is half a tithi; there are 60 of them in a lunar month.

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

nakshatra Dhanishtha
Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result.
according to the Indian tradition: Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result (planting or sowing is not allowed).

Shukla-triodashi
no pruning or felling

Shukla-chaturdashi
not good for sowing seeds, for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else

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

Mrityu Panchaka
Began on a Saturday: the most unfavourable — any risky ventures, journeys and heavy work are avoided.
The Moon in Kumbha or Mina (from the middle of Dhanishtha to the end of Revati). During these five nakshatras people do not travel south, gather firewood or grass, lay a roof or build a bed; cremation is performed with a special rite.

Shukla-chaturdashi
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Panchaka
The Moon in Kumbha or Mina (from the middle of Dhanishtha to the end of Revati). During these five nakshatras people do not travel south, gather firewood or grass, lay a roof or build a bed; cremation is performed with a special rite.

Shukla-chaturdashi (14, waxing Moon)
Group: Rikta. Deity: Kali.
Kali rules the fourteenth lunar day and promotes destruction, appeal to elementals (forces of nature, elements) and spirits.

Shatabhisha (24)
Meaning: One hundred healers
Symbol: Garland of 100 flowers, circle
Deity: Varuna
Type: movable (chara, chala) — For journeys and moving house, buying vehicles, gardening, quick and temporary changes.
Vimshottari lord: Rahu
Shakti: give healing (bodily and spiritual) through Divine Grace

Dhriti (8) — “steadfastness, firmness”
Auspicious: lasting and long-term matters, laying foundations and building, vows.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

The Sun’s entry into a new sidereal sign — the start of a solar month. The time around this moment (Punya Kala) is favourable for holy baths, dana and worship of the Sun.

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

nakshatra 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

Purnima
sowing seeds, any undertakings

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

Shatabhisha
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Purnima
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shula (9) — “spear, sharp pain”
Inauspicious: disputes and pain; the first 5 ghatis (about 2 h) are skipped.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

Sankranti day
The Sun moves into a new sign: a time for holy baths, dana and worship of the Sun, but not for new undertakings.

Purnima (15, waxing Moon)
Group: Purna. Deity: Vishvedevas.
Vishvedevas rule the full moon and protect the peace of mind and the performance of austerities.

Purva-Bhadra (25)
Meaning: First Blessed (foot, leg)
Symbol: Head of red bed, two-faced man, swords
Deity: Aja Ekapad - sunbeam or lightning strike
Type: fierce (ugra, krura) — For destructive and dangerous tasks: demolition, work with fire and weapons, disputes; unsuitable for other auspicious undertakings (the exception is weddings: Magha is among the nakshatras for marriage).
Vimshottari lord: Jupiter
Shakti: ignite and kindle the fire of spiritual search

The exact opposition of the Sun and the Moon: the Moon is at full strength. A time for fasts, pujas and charity.

Monday — Day of the Moon
what to do (Tibetan tradition): field work, planting rice, grain, trees or flowers
plants of the day: watery vegetables such as cucumbers and zucchini, water-loving plants such as rice

nakshatra Purva-Bhadra
For pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else.

Purnima
sowing seeds, any undertakings

Pitru Paksha
A fortnight of ancestor rites — from Bhadrapada Purnima to Mahalaya. Each day shraddha is performed for those who departed on the corresponding tithi; weddings, major purchases and new undertakings are avoided at this time.

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

Purva-Bhadra
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Pitru Paksha
The fortnight of ancestor rites (shraddha) before Navaratri: weddings, major purchases and new undertakings are traditionally postponed.

Ganda (10) — “danger, knot”
Inauspicious: difficulties and obstacles; the first 6 ghatis (about 2 h 24 min) are skipped.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

Krishna-pratipat (1, waning Moon)
Group: Nanda. Deity: Brahma.
The ruler of the first day of the waning moon is Brahma. This time is suitable for all types of ceremonies.

Uttara-Bhadra (26)
Meaning: Later blessed (foot, leg)
Symbol: Part of the red bed for legs (foot), twins
Deity: Ahirbudhyana (Serpent of the Deep - Milky Way under the horizon)
Type: fixed (dhruva, sthira) — For what is firm and lasting: laying house foundations, housewarming, planting, weddings, taking office, long-term projects.
Vimshottari lord: Saturn
Shakti: give rain (nourishment and stability)

Tuesday — Day of Mars
what to do (Tibetan tradition): unfavorable for planting seeds, flowers and trees or for working in the field (favorable for fighting pests or pruning something)
plants of the day: onions, garlic and thorny plants, plants that actively defend themselves

nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra
Planting and sowing are allowed.

Krishna-pratipat
digging, plowing, planting trees

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

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

Uttara-Bhadra
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-pratipat
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Vriddhi (11) — “growth, increase”
Auspicious: investments, trade, savings, starting ventures that are meant to grow.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

Krishna-dvitya (2, waning Moon)
Group: Bhadra. Deity: Vidhatr.
Patronizes the second day of the waning Moon - Vidhatr. This period is suitable for all matters designed for development and long-term preservation, for example, for laying the foundations of buildings.

Revati (27)
Meaning: Rich, prosperous
Symbol: Fish (sometimes a couple) or drum
Deity: Pushan (Prosperous)
Type: soft (mridu, maitra) — For arts and music, friendship and love, new clothes and jewellery, weddings and festivals.
Vimshottari lord: Mercury
Shakti: nourish (satiate at the expense of its abundance)

Wednesday — Day of Mercury
what to do (Tibetan tradition): doing work related to water and earth - plowing and sowing, planting flowers and trees
plants of the day: climbers, plants that depend on others and adapt quickly, all leafy greens

nakshatra 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)

Revati
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-dvitya
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-tritya (3, waning Moon)
Group: Jaya. Deity: Vishnu.
Vishnu rules the third day of the waning moon. It is a good time for cutting hair, nails, shaving and other cosmetic procedures. You can start any important business.

Ashwini (1)
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

Dhruva (12) — “fixed, constant (the Pole Star)”
Auspicious: everything lasting — foundations, building, planting, long-term commitments.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

Ashwini
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-tritya
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Vyaghata (13) — “crushing blow”
Inauspicious: portends failures and injuries; the first 9 ghatis (about 3 h 36 min) are skipped.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

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

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

nakshatra Ashwini
Soaking seeds is allowed, but not planting or sowing.

Krishna-chaturti
for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else

nakshatra Bharani
For pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else.

Jwalamukhi Yoga
“Fire-breathing” yoga: the 1st tithi with Mula, the 5th with Bharani, the 8th with Krittika, the 9th with Rohini, the 10th with Ashlesha. Especially harmful for weddings, housewarmings, sowing and beginning studies.

Bharani
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-chaturti
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Harshana (14) — “delighting”
Auspicious: festivals, joyful occasions, rest and recreation.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

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

Bharani (2)
Meaning: Carrier (porter or loader)
Symbol: Yoni (bosom, source)
Deity: Yama (Dharma-raja)
Type: fierce (ugra, krura) — For destructive and dangerous tasks: demolition, work with fire and weapons, disputes; unsuitable for other auspicious undertakings (the exception is weddings: Magha is among the nakshatras for marriage).
Vimshottari lord: Venus
Shakti: take (take away) something

The Sun crosses the celestial equator heading south (tropical longitude 180°): day and night are equal. Tula Sankranti comes about 24–25 days later.

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

Krittika
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-panchami
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Vajra (15) — “diamond, thunderbolt”
Inauspicious: sudden hindrances, a “lightning strike”; the first 3 ghatis (about 1 h 12 min) are skipped.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

Tryahasparsha
A single tithi touches three consecutive days (a long tithi that prevails at two sunrises): unfavourable for weddings and important undertakings.

Krittika (3)
Meaning: Cutter (chisel) or chopping
Symbol: Sharp tool (axe, razor), flame
Deity: Agni
Type: mixed (mishra, sadharana) — For everyday and routine tasks, work with fire and metal; it is better not to begin important new matters.
Vimshottari lord: Sun
Shakti: burn and ignite others

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

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

Krishna-panchami
any undertakings

Krishna-shashti
plowing the ground

nakshatra Rohini
Planting and sowing are allowed.

Visha Yoga (weekday, tithi and nakshatra)
“Cobra venom”: a triple combination of weekday, tithi and nakshatra (Sun — 5th + Krittika, Mon — 2nd + Chitra, Tue — 15th + Rohini, Wed — 7th + Bharani, Thu — 13th + Anuradha, Fri — 6th + Shravana, Sat — 8th + Revati). The strongest of the kuyogas: the day is unfavourable for any activity.

Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra)
An inauspicious combination of tithi and nakshatra (the “empty” nakshatra of a tithi, for example the 6th or 11th tithi with Rohini, the 12th with Ashlesha). Whatever is begun at this time remains without result.

Rohini
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-shashti
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-shashti (6, waning Moon)
Group: Nanda. Deity: Kartikeya.
Kartikeya presides over the sixth day of the waning moon, favoring coronations (taking office), establishing new friendships, carrying out festivals and performances.

Rohini (4)
Meaning: Red (an epithet of the star Aldebaran)
Symbol: Wagon, rarely: temple, banyan, incense, sandalwood
Deity: Prajapati (Brahma - Creator)
Type: fixed (dhruva, sthira) — For what is firm and lasting: laying house foundations, housewarming, planting, weddings, taking office, long-term projects.
Vimshottari lord: Moon
Shakti: give growth (prosperity, fertility)

Siddhi (16) — “success, accomplishment”
Especially auspicious: success in any undertaking, study and spiritual practice.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

Monday — Day of the Moon
what to do (Tibetan tradition): field work, planting rice, grain, trees or flowers
plants of the day: watery vegetables such as cucumbers and zucchini, water-loving plants such as rice

nakshatra Rohini
Planting and sowing are allowed.

Krishna-shashti
plowing the ground

Krishna-saptami
soaking seeds is allowed, digging the ground

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.

Amrita Siddhi Yoga
A combination of weekday and nakshatra that yields the “nectar of success”: Sun — Hasta, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashwini, Wed — Anuradha, Thu — Pushya, Fri — Revati, Sat — Rohini. One of the strongest auspicious yogas: it brings success to almost any undertaking.

Hutashana Yoga
“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.

Mrigashirsha
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-saptami
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

Mrigashirsha (5)
Meaning: Deer head (alt. searching star)
Symbol: Deer head
Deity: Soma (Chandra, Moon)
Type: soft (mridu, maitra) — For arts and music, friendship and love, new clothes and jewellery, weddings and festivals.
Vimshottari lord: Mars
Shakti: give realization (attractiveness, shaping)

Tuesday — Day of Mars
what to do (Tibetan tradition): unfavorable for planting seeds, flowers and trees or for working in the field (favorable for fighting pests or pruning something)
plants of the day: onions, garlic and thorny plants, plants that actively defend themselves

nakshatra Mrigashirsha
No pruning; planting flowers, soaking and the like are allowed.
according to the Indian tradition: No pruning; planting flowers, soaking seeds and the like are allowed.

Krishna-saptami
soaking seeds is allowed, digging the ground

Krishna-ashtami
tillage and sowing are forbidden

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

Krishna-ashtami
0 — does not affect the haircut rating

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

Ardra (6)
Meaning: Tear or body fluid (wet)
Symbol: Tear or drop, rarely: diamond or man's head
Deity: Rudra (Roaring, angry image of Shiva)
Type: sharp (tikshna, daruna) — For drastic actions: surgery, severing ties, taming, exorcism, fighting diseases and enemies; unsuitable for other auspicious undertakings (the exception is weddings: Mula is among the nakshatras for marriage).
Vimshottari lord: Rahu
Shakti: give effort that leads to the achievement of the goal (and also, is able to shed sweat or blood)

Wednesday — Day of Mercury
what to do (Tibetan tradition): doing work related to water and earth - plowing and sowing, planting flowers and trees
plants of the day: climbers, plants that depend on others and adapt quickly, all leafy greens

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

Krishna-ashtami
tillage and sowing are forbidden

Krishna-navami
for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else

Ardra
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-navami
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-navami (9, waning Moon)
Group: Rikta. Deity: Serpent (Naga).
The Serpent (Naga) presides over the ninth day of the waning Moon, which is suitable for struggle, destruction, coercion and for efforts to overcome obstacles.

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

nakshatra Punarvasu
Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result.
according to the Indian tradition: Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result (planting or sowing is not allowed).

Krishna-navami
for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else

Krishna-dashami
any undertakings

Guru Pushya Yoga
A Thursday when the Moon is in Pushya. One of the best times for buying gold and valuables, beginning studies, mantra initiation and spiritual undertakings; not used for weddings.

Krishna-dashami
0 — does not affect the haircut rating

Krishna-dashami (10, waning Moon)
Group: Purna. Deity: Dharma.
The tenth day of the waning moon is protected by Dharma, which favors virtuous deeds, religious events, spiritual practices, as well as other pious activities. You can start any important work.

Krishna-ekadashi
plowing, pruning and weeding

Krishna-ekadashi
0 — does not affect the haircut rating

Krishna-ekadashi (11, waning Moon)
Group: Nanda. Deity: Rudra.
The ruler of the eleventh day of the waning Moon is Rudra, which is favorable for fasting and religious (spiritual) activities. Remembering the Supreme Deity will give especially positive results.

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

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

Krishna-ekadashi
plowing, pruning and weeding

Krishna-dvadashi
neutral