September 1987 falls, in the lunar calendar (amanta), within the months Bhadrapada (until 22.09), Ashwina (from 23.09). Periods: all month — Chaturmasya; 7–22.09 — Pitru Paksha; from 23.09 — Sharad Navaratri (autumn). Major festivals: 6.09 Ananta Chaturdashi; 22.09 Mahalaya, Sarva Pitru Amavasya; 23.09 Sharad Navaratri: Ghatasthapana; 30.09 Durga Ashtami (Maha Ashtami). 23.09 — solar eclipse, annular (not visible here).
Icons this month (22)
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
- 3.09 Thu — Ravi Yoga, Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Anandadi: Prajapati after 13:21
Purva-Ashadha (fierce): for destructive and dangerous tasks: demolition, work with fire and weapons, disputes. - 14.09 Mon — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Ravi Yoga, Anandadi: Vardhamana until 13:57
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 Mon — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Anandadi: Manasa, Auspicious nakshatra until 16:04
Anuradha (soft): for arts and music, friendship and love, new clothes and jewellery, weddings and festivals.
Festivals
- 1.09 Tue Radha Ashtami
- 1.09 Tue Masik Durgashtami
- 4.09 Fri Parivartini Ekadashi (Parsva, Vamana)
- 5.09 Sat Vamana Jayanti
- 5.09 Sat Onam (Thiruvonam)
- 5.09 Sat Shani Pradosha
- 6.09 Sun Ananta Chaturdashi
- 7.09 Mon Bhadrapada Purnima
- 7.09 Mon Purnima Shraddha (start of Pitru Paksha)
- 10.09 Thu Sankashti Chaturthi (Vighnaraja)
- 11.09 Fri Bharani Shraddha
- 14.09 Mon Kalashtami
- 14.09 Mon Madhya Ashtami (Pitru Paksha)
- 16.09 Wed Avidhava Navami (Matri Navami)
- 17.09 Thu Kanya Sankranti (Vishwakarma Puja)
- 18.09 Fri Indira Ekadashi
- 20.09 Sun Pradosha Vrat
- 21.09 Mon Masik Shivaratri
- 21.09 Mon Ghata Chaturdashi (Shastrahata Shraddha)
- 22.09 Tue Mahalaya, Sarva Pitru Amavasya
- 22.09 Tue Bhadrapada Amavasya
- 22.09 Tue Bhaumvati Amavasya
- 23.09 Wed Sharad Navaratri: Ghatasthapana
- 25.09 Fri Chandra Darshan
- 26.09 Sat Vinayaka Chaturthi
- 28.09 Mon Skanda Shashti
- 29.09 Tue Saraswati Avahana
- 30.09 Wed Durga Ashtami (Maha Ashtami)
Special muhurta yogas
- 4.09 Fri Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 03:18–05:40 (05.09)
- 5.09 Sat Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 05:40–00:45 (06.09)
- 8.09 Tue Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 17:37–05:48 (09.09)
- 10.09 Thu Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day
- 11.09 Fri Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 05:52–14:28
- 13.09 Sun Tripushkar Yoga 12:51–15:55
- 14.09 Mon Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day
- 14.09 Mon Amrita Siddhi Yoga 17:42–05:59 (15.09)
- 17.09 Thu Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day
- 17.09 Thu Amrita Siddhi Yoga 01:47–06:05 (18.09)
- 17.09 Thu Guru Pushya Yoga 01:47–06:05 (18.09)
- 23.09 Wed Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 14:02–06:17 (24.09)
- 26.09 Sat Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 06:21–16:32
- 28.09 Mon Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 06:25–16:04
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.
Avoid starting important matters
- 2.09 Wed — Krakacha Yoga, Rikta tithi, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
- 5.09 Sat — Kshaya tithi, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn), Yoga Atiganda
- 8.09 Tue — Anandadi: Kana, Fierce or sharp nakshatra, Panchaka
- 10.09 Thu — Bhadra on earth, Panchaka, Rikta tithi
- 12.09 Sat — Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi), Jwalamukhi Yoga, Krakacha Yoga
- 16.09 Wed — many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower), Vyatipata, Krakacha Yoga (unfavourable day)
- 17.09 Thu — Sankranti day, Vishti (Bhadra), Yoga Parigha
- 19.09 Sat — Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra), Fierce or sharp nakshatra, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
- 20.09 Sun — Yamaghanta, Fierce or sharp nakshatra, Gandanta (unfavourable day)
- 21.09 Mon — Krishna Chaturdashi, Bhadra on earth, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
- 22.09 Tue — Amavasya, Fierce or sharp nakshatra, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
- 26.09 Sat — Vaidhriti, Rikta tithi, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
- 27.09 Sun — Kshaya tithi, Rikta tithi, Anandadi: Mrityu
- 30.09 Wed — Yamaghanta, many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower), Vishti (Bhadra) (unfavourable day)
Sky this month
- 7.09 Full moon (Purnima) 21:12
- 17.09 Kanya Sankranti 05:41 — the Sun enters Kanya (Virgo)
- 23.09 New moon (Amavasya) 06:08
- 23.09 Autumnal equinox 16:45
- 23.09 Solar eclipse, annular, greatest eclipse 06:11, magnitude 0.963
not visible here (below the horizon)
Periods
- all month Chaturmasya
- 7–22.09 Pitru Paksha
- from 23.09 Sharad Navaratri (autumn)
- 6.09 11:27 – 10.09 14:51 Roga Panchaka
Samvatsara and month
Prabhava (No. 1, “origin, beginning”) — A year of beginnings: traditionally, abundant rains and harvests, a time for sacrifices and auspicious undertakings. more
Northern samvatsara: Vikrama. Shaka Samvat 1909, Vikram Samvat 2044, Kali Yuga 5088.
Bhadrapada (Nabhasya) — The month of Ganesha: Ganesha Chaturthi, Ananta Chaturdashi; the dark half is Pitru Paksha, the time of ancestor rites. more
Ashwina (Isha) — The month of the Goddess: Sharad Navaratri, Vijayadashami (Dussehra), Sharad Purnima; at its end — Diwali. 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: Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Auspicious nakshatra; cons: Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn), Anandadi: Vajra |
|---|---|
| Month | Bhadrapada (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Prabhava (No. 1) · Shaka 1909 · Vikram 2044 more |
| Period | Chaturmasya |
| Festivals | Radha Ashtami · Masik Durgashtami |
At sunrise 05:32
| Tithi | 8Shukla-ashtami (Jaya, Vasus) · until 17:58 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Anuradha, pada 4 (soft, Mitra (Friend), Saturn) · until 10:32 more |
| Yoga | Vaidhriti (“without support, discord”, inauspicious) · until 08:23 more |
| Karana | Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 06:47 more |
| Vara | Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Vrischika (Scorpio) |
Changes during the day
| from 06:47 | karana Bava |
|---|---|
| from 08:23 | yoga Vishkambha |
| from 10:32 | nakshatra Jyestha |
| from 17:58 | tithi Shukla-navami |
| from 17:58 | karana Balava |
| from 05:00 (02.09) | karana Kaulava |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 04:53 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 05:32 |
| Noon | 12:29 |
| Sunset | 19:25 |
| End of twilight | 20:04 |
| Moonrise | 15:53 |
| Moonset | 21:23 |
| Day length | 13 h 52 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 0, average — 9, bad — 4
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 10:32 | from 17:58 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Anuradha (05:32–10:32) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Jyestha (10:32–19:25) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
- Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 05:32–06:47: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
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), 11:05–13:52
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 19:28 (31.08)–17:58
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:32–17:58
Anandadi: Vajra 05:32–10:32 Anandadi: Mudgara 10:32–05:34 (02.09)
- Bhadra in heaven: 19:28 (31.08)–06:47; Bhadra Puchha 21:09–22:17 (31.08); Bhadra Mukha 22:17 (31.08)–00:09
- Gandanta (nakshatra): 03:45–15:03 (02.09)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 04:12–04:52 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:01–12:56 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:47–15:43 |
| Godhuli | 19:25–19:45 |
| Pradosha | 19:25–21:27 |
| Nishitha | 00:09–00:50 (02.09) |
| Amrita Kalam | 01:01–02:33 (02.09) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 15:57–17:41 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 09:01–10:45 |
| Gulika Kalam | 12:29–14:13 |
| Dur Muhurta | 08:19–09:14, 23:29–00:09 (02.09) |
| Varjyam | 15:53–17:24 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | no suitable window — see the prohibitions below |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | no suitable window — see the prohibitions below |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 07:12–10:32 |
Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Anuradha until 10:32, Jyestha from 10:32; tithi Shukla-ashtami until 17:58, Shukla-navami from 17:58; lagna Simha 05:32, Kanya 07:12, Tula 10:12, Vrischika 13:13, Dhanu 15:58, Makara 17:51, Kumbha 18:56
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Anuradha (until 10:32) — loss of money. In general Anuradha is favourable, but not for the very first shaving, cutting or trimming of hair (“vapanam”); Jyestha (from 10:32) — loss (reduction) of landed property (real estate); Tuesday — harm to longevity.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Shukla-ashtami 05:32–17:58: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
- Shukla-navami 17:58–19:25: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
- Vaidhriti 05:32–08:23: 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.
- 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.
+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:32–17:58+1 Auspicious nakshatra 05:32–10:320 Chaturmasya0 Vishti (Bhadra) 05:32–06:47−1 Vaidhriti 05:32–08:23−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 10:32–05:34 (02.09)−1 Ashtami 05:32–17:58−1 Anandadi: Vajra 05:32–10:32−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Avoid starting important matters — Krakacha Yoga, Rikta tithi |
|---|---|
| Month | Bhadrapada (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Prabhava (No. 1) · Shaka 1909 · Vikram 2044 more |
| Period | Chaturmasya |
At sunrise 05:34
| Tithi | 9Shukla-navami (Rikta, Serpent (Naga)) · until 15:54 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Jyestha, pada 4 (sharp, Indra (Leader of the Gods), Mercury) · until 09:25 more Gandamula |
| Yoga | Vishkambha (“prop, bolt”, inauspicious) · until 05:50 more |
| Karana | Kaulava (movable) · until 15:54 more |
| Vara | Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Vrischika (Scorpio) |
Changes during the day
| from 05:50 | yoga Priti |
|---|---|
| from 09:25 | nakshatra Mula |
| from 15:54 | tithi Shukla-dashami |
| from 15:54 | karana Taitila |
| from 02:41 (03.09) | karana Gara |
| from 02:51 (03.09) | yoga Ayushman |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 04:55 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 05:34 |
| Noon | 12:29 |
| Sunset | 19:22 |
| End of twilight | 20:01 |
| Moonrise | 17:12 |
| Moonset | 22:14 |
| Day length | 13 h 48 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 0, average — 9, bad — 4
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 15:54 |
|---|
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, Jyestha (05:34–09:25) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Mula (09:25–19:22) is good for sowing, for root crops.
Festivals and periods
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Ravi Yoga 09:25–05:36 (03.09)
Krakacha Yoga 05:34–15:54 Yamaghanta 09:25–05:36 (03.09)
Anandadi: Dhwaja 09:25–05:36 (03.09) Anandadi: Dhwanksha 05:34–09:25
- Gandanta (nakshatra): 03:45–15:03
- Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Jyestha
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 04:13–04:54 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:46–15:42 |
| Godhuli | 19:22–19:43 |
| Pradosha | 19:22–21:25 |
| Nishitha | 00:09–00:50 (03.09) |
| Amrita Kalam | 01:48–03:18 (03.09) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 12:28–14:12 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 07:18–09:01 |
| Gulika Kalam | 10:45–12:28 |
| Dur Muhurta | 12:01–12:56 |
| Varjyam | none on this day |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 15:54–19:22
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | average 15:54–19:22 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average 15:54–19:22 |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 07:08–19:22 |
Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Jyestha until 09:25, Mula from 09:25; tithi Shukla-navami until 15:54, Shukla-dashami from 15:54; lagna Simha 05:34, Kanya 07:08, Tula 10:08, Vrischika 13:09, Dhanu 15:54, Makara 17:47, Kumbha 18:52
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Jyestha (until 09:25) — loss (reduction) of landed property (real estate); Mula (from 09:25) — ruin of the family; Wednesday — favour of the authorities.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Shukla-navami 05:34–15:54: 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
Avoid starting important matters · score S = −3
There is a mild prohibition (Amavasya, Krishna Chaturdashi, Bhadra on earth, Vyatipata, Vaidhriti, kshaya tithi, Sankranti, Ashubha Yoga) or the total score is -3 or lower: the day is unfavourable for important new matters, but suitable for fasting, prayer and everyday work.
+2 Ravi Yoga 09:25–05:36 (03.09)+1 Anandadi: Dhwaja 09:25–05:36 (03.09)+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Yoga Priti 05:50–02:51 (03.09)0 Auspicious tithi 15:54–05:36 (03.09)0 Chaturmasya0 Yamaghanta 09:25–05:36 (03.09) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Surya Dagdha tithi 15:54–05:36 (03.09)−1 Anandadi: Dhwanksha 05:34–09:25−1 Gandanta 05:34–15:03−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 05:34–09:25−2 Rikta tithi 05:34–15:54−3 Krakacha Yoga 05:34–15:54
| Summary | Best day — Ravi Yoga, Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi); auspicious time — after 13:21 |
|---|---|
| Month | Bhadrapada (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Prabhava (No. 1) · Shaka 1909 · Vikram 2044 more |
| Period | Chaturmasya |
At sunrise 05:36
| Tithi | 10Shukla-dashami (Purna, Dharma) · until 13:21 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Mula, pada 4 (sharp, Nirriti (Goddess of Destruction or Alakshmi), Ketu) · until 07:46 more Gandamula |
| Yoga | Ayushman (“long-lived”, auspicious) · until 23:30 more |
| Karana | Gara (movable) · until 13:21 more |
| Vara | Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Dhanu (Sagittarius) |
Changes during the day
| from 07:46 | nakshatra Purva-Ashadha |
|---|---|
| from 13:21 | tithi Shukla-ekadashi |
| from 13:21 | karana Vanija |
| from 23:30 | yoga Saubhagya |
| from 23:55 | karana Vishti |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 04:57 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 05:36 |
| Noon | 12:29 |
| Sunset | 19:20 |
| End of twilight | 19:59 |
| Moonrise | 18:07 |
| Moonset | 23:33 |
| Day length | 13 h 43 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 07:46 | from 13:21 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Mula (05:36–07:46) is good for sowing, for root crops.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Ashadha (07:46–19:20) is good for root crops.
Festivals and periods
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:36–13:21 Ravi Yoga all day
Anandadi: Prajapati 07:46–05:38 (04.09) Anandadi: Dhumra 05:36–07:46
- Bhadra in the netherworld: 23:55–10:24 (04.09); Bhadra Puchha 04:05–05:08 (04.09); Bhadra Mukha 05:08–06:53 (04.09)
- Gandanta (tithi): 13:00–13:42
- Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Mula
- Surya Dagdha tithi: Shukla-dashami
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 04:14–04:55 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:01–12:56 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:45–15:40 |
| Godhuli | 19:20–19:41 |
| Pradosha | 19:20–21:24 |
| Nishitha | 00:08–00:50 (04.09) |
| Amrita Kalam | 01:18–02:46 (04.09) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 14:11–15:54 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 05:36–07:19 |
| Gulika Kalam | 09:02–10:45 |
| Dur Muhurta | 10:11–11:06, 15:40–16:35 |
| Varjyam | 06:16–07:46, 16:32–18:00 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average throughout the daytime
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | average throughout the daytime |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails | average 05:36–13:21, 17:43–18:48 |
| Cutting toenails | average throughout the daytime |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 07:46–15:50, 17:43–18:48 |
Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Mula until 07:46, Purva-Ashadha from 07:46; tithi Shukla-dashami until 13:21, Shukla-ekadashi from 13:21; lagna Simha 05:36, Kanya 07:04, Tula 10:04, Vrischika 13:06, Dhanu 15:50, Makara 17:43, Kumbha 18:48
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Mula (until 07:46) — ruin of the family; Purva-Ashadha (from 07:46) — ruin of the family; Thursday — success.
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 13:21
+2 Ravi Yoga all day+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:36–13:21+1 Anandadi: Prajapati 07:46–05:38 (04.09)+1 Yoga Ayushman 05:36–23:30+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 05:36–13:210 Chaturmasya0 Anandadi: Dhumra 05:36–07:46−1 Surya Dagdha tithi 05:36–13:21−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 05:36–07:46
| Summary | Favourable day — Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Anandadi: Ananda; auspicious time — after 10:24 |
|---|---|
| Month | Bhadrapada (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Prabhava (No. 1) · Shaka 1909 · Vikram 2044 more |
| Period | Chaturmasya |
| Festivals | Parivartini Ekadashi (Parsva, Vamana) |
At sunrise 05:38
| Tithi | 11Shukla-ekadashi (Nanda, Rudra) · until 10:24 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Purva-Ashadha, pada 4 (fierce, Varuna, Venus) · until 05:41 more |
| Yoga | Saubhagya (“good fortune, marital happiness”, auspicious) · until 19:52 more |
| Karana | Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 10:24 more |
| Vara | Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Dhanu (Sagittarius) |
Changes during the day
| from 05:41 | nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha |
|---|---|
| from 10:24 | tithi Shukla-dvadashi |
| from 10:24 | karana Bava |
| from 19:52 | yoga Shobhana |
| from 20:49 | karana Balava |
| from 03:18 (05.09) | nakshatra Shravana |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 04:59 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 05:38 |
| Noon | 12:28 |
| Sunset | 19:17 |
| End of twilight | 19:56 |
| Moonrise | 18:38 |
| Moonset | none |
| Day length | 13 h 39 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 0, average — 13, bad — 0
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 05:41 | from 10:24 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Ashadha (05:38–05:41) is good for root crops.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Ashadha (05:41–19:17) is good for sowing.
- Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 05:38–10:24: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Festivals and periods
Parivartini Ekadashi (Parsva, Vamana) · Vishnu
On this day the sleeping Vishnu turns over onto his other side. Devotees worship Vamana — the dwarf avatar of Vishnu; the fast removes sins and brings blessings.
Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 13:21 (03.09)–10:24
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Parana (breaking the fast): 05:40–07:10 (05.09)
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Ravi Yoga 05:38–05:41 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:38–10:24 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 03:18–05:40 (05.09)
Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 10:24–05:40 (05.09)
Anandadi: Vardhamana 05:38–05:41 Anandadi: Ananda 05:41–21:55 Anandadi: Kaladanda 21:55–04:44 (05.09) Anandadi: Dhumra 04:44–05:40 (05.09)
- Bhadra in the netherworld: 23:55 (03.09)–10:24; Bhadra Puchha 04:05–05:08; Bhadra Mukha 05:08–06:53
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 04:16–04:57 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:00–12:55 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:44–15:39 |
| Godhuli | 19:17–19:38 |
| Pradosha | 19:17–21:22 |
| Nishitha | 00:08–00:49 (05.09) |
| Amrita Kalam | 21:32–22:59 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 10:45–12:28 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 15:53–17:35 |
| Gulika Kalam | 07:21–09:03 |
| Dur Muhurta | 08:22–09:17, 12:55–13:50 |
| Varjyam | 12:54–14:20 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: good 07:00–13:02, 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 | good 07:00–13:02, 17:39–18:44 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails | average 05:41–19:17 |
| Cutting toenails | good 07:00–13:02, 17:39–18:44 |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 07:00–15:46, 17:39–18:44 |
Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Purva-Ashadha until 05:41, Uttara-Ashadha from 05:41; tithi Shukla-ekadashi until 10:24, Shukla-dvadashi from 10:24; lagna Simha 05:38, Kanya 07:00, Tula 10:00, Vrischika 13:02, Dhanu 15:46, Makara 17:39, Kumbha 18:44
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Purva-Ashadha (until 05:41) — ruin of the family; Uttara-Ashadha (from 05:41) — improved health; Friday — universal respect.
Cautions:
- Ekadashi: by custom, those who fast on this day do not cut their hair or shave.
- Friday: B. V. Raman advises against cutting nails (the rating above is the site’s summary, which uses the same weekdays for nails as for haircuts, so Friday counts as auspicious).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Favourable day · score S = +3
Auspicious factors outweigh inauspicious ones: ordinary matters can be started.
Auspicious time begins after 10:24
+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:38–10:24+1 Anandadi: Ananda 05:41–21:55+1 Yoga Saubhagya 05:38–19:52+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 05:38–10:24+1 Auspicious nakshatra 05:41–03:18 (05.09)0 Ravi Yoga 05:38–05:410 Chaturmasya−1 Vishti (Bhadra) 05:38–10:24−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 05:38–05:41−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 10:24–05:40 (05.09)
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Avoid starting important matters — Kshaya 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 | Prabhava (No. 1) · Shaka 1909 · Vikram 2044 more |
| Period | Chaturmasya |
| Festivals | Vamana Jayanti · Onam (Thiruvonam) · Shani Pradosha |
At sunrise 05:40
| Tithi | 12Shukla-dvadashi (Bhadra, Sun (Ravi)) · until 07:10 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Shravana, pada 1 (movable, Shri Vishnu, Moon) · until 00:45 (06.09) more |
| Yoga | Shobhana (“splendid, beautiful”, auspicious) · until 16:02 more |
| Karana | Balava (movable) · until 07:10 more |
| Vara | Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Makara (Capricorn) |
Changes during the day
| from 07:10 | tithi Shukla-triodashi (kshaya: not present at any sunrise) |
|---|---|
| from 07:10 | karana Kaulava |
| from 16:02 | yoga Atiganda |
| from 17:29 | karana Taitila |
| from 00:45 (06.09) | nakshatra Dhanishtha |
| from 03:47 (06.09) | tithi Shukla-chaturdashi |
| from 03:47 (06.09) | karana Gara |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 05:01 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 05:40 |
| Noon | 12:28 |
| Sunset | 19:15 |
| End of twilight | 19:53 |
| Moonrise | 18:56 |
| Moonset | 01:13 |
| Day length | 13 h 34 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 6, average — 7, bad — 0
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 07:10 |
|---|
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 (05:40–19:15) is good for sowing.
Festivals and periods
Vamana Jayanti · Vamana
The appearance day of Vamana — the fifth avatar of Vishnu, the dwarf brahmin who covered the worlds in three steps and humbled King Bali. The Shravana nakshatra is favourable.
Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 10:24 (04.09)–07:10
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Onam (Thiruvonam) · Vamana and King Mahabali
The main festival of Kerala — the return of the good King Mahabali, whom Vamana sent to the netherworld. It is celebrated on the day of the Thiruvonam (Shravana) nakshatra in the solar month of Chingam: pookalam flower carpets, the Onasadya feast and boat races.
Rule: nakshatra 6 ghatis after sunrise, 08:04
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
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, 19:15–21:20
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 05:40–00:45 (06.09) Ravi Yoga 00:45–05:42 (06.09) Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:47–05:42 (06.09)
Anandadi: Sthira 05:40–00:45 (06.09) Anandadi: Vardhamana 00:45–05:42 (06.09)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 04:17–04:59 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:00–12:55 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:43–15:38 |
| Godhuli | 19:15–19:36 |
| Pradosha | 19:15–21:20 |
| Nishitha | 00:07–00:49 (06.09) |
| Amrita Kalam | 15:27–16:53 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 09:04–10:46 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 14:09–15:51 |
| Gulika Kalam | 05:40–07:22 |
| Dur Muhurta | 05:40–06:34, 06:34–07:29 |
| Varjyam | 06:53–08:18, 04:19–05:45 (06.09) |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 06:56–19:15
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 06:56–19:15 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails | average 06:56–12:58, 17:35–18:40 |
| Cutting toenails | average 06:56–19:15 |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 06:56–19:15 |
Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Shravana; tithi Shukla-dvadashi until 07:10, Shukla-triodashi from 07:10; lagna Simha 05:40, Kanya 06:56, Tula 09:56, Vrischika 12:58, Dhanu 15:42, Makara 17:35, Kumbha 18:40
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Shravana — bodily development (physical growth); Saturday — decline of physical strength.
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Avoid starting important matters · score S = +4
There is a mild prohibition (Amavasya, Krishna Chaturdashi, Bhadra on earth, Vyatipata, Vaidhriti, kshaya tithi, Sankranti, Ashubha Yoga) or the total score is -3 or lower: the day is unfavourable for important new matters, but suitable for fasting, prayer and everyday work.
Avoid starting important matters: Kshaya tithi
+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 05:40–00:45 (06.09)+1 Anandadi: Sthira 05:40–00:45 (06.09)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 05:40–00:45 (06.09)+1 Yoga Shobhana 05:40–16:02+1 Auspicious tithi 07:10–03:47 (06.09)0 Chaturmasya0 Yoga Atiganda 16:02–18:03−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−2 Kshaya tithi
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Ordinary day — pros: Ravi Yoga, Anandadi: Matanga; cons: Rikta tithi, Panchaka |
|---|---|
| Month | Bhadrapada (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Prabhava (No. 1) · Shaka 1909 · Vikram 2044 more |
| Period | Chaturmasya |
| Festivals | Ananta Chaturdashi |
At sunrise 05:42
| Tithi | 14Shukla-chaturdashi (Rikta, Kali) · until 00:25 (07.09) more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Dhanishtha, pada 1 (movable, Vasu (kind) - 8 phenomena of nature, assistants of Indra, Mars) · until 22:10 more |
| Yoga | Atiganda (“great danger”, inauspicious) · until 12:09 more |
| Karana | Gara (movable) · until 14:06 more |
| Vara | Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Makara (Capricorn) |
Changes during the day
| from 12:09 | yoga Sukarma |
|---|---|
| from 14:06 | karana Vanija |
| from 22:10 | nakshatra Shatabhisha |
| from 00:25 (07.09) | tithi Purnima |
| from 00:25 (07.09) | karana Vishti |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 05:03 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 05:42 |
| Noon | 12:28 |
| Sunset | 19:12 |
| End of twilight | 19:50 |
| Moonrise | 19:07 |
| Moonset | 02:58 |
| Day length | 13 h 30 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 1, average — 4, bad — 8
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- Shukla-chaturdashi 05:42–19:12: according to the Kalaprakashika, ploughing on Chaturdashi puts the owner’s life in danger.
Festivals and periods
Ananta Chaturdashi · Vishnu as Ananta
Worship of Vishnu as Ananta (“the Endless”), reclining on the serpent Shesha: a thread with fourteen knots (the ananta sutra) is tied on the arm. On this day Ganesha murtis are immersed in water — the end of Ganesha Utsav.
Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 03:47–00:25 (07.09)
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Ravi Yoga 05:42–22:10
Anandadi: Matanga 05:42–22:10 Anandadi: Rakshasa 22:10–05:44 (07.09)
- Bhadra on earth: 00:25–10:47 (07.09); Bhadra Puchha 07:10–08:13 (07.09); Bhadra Mukha 08:13–09:57 (07.09)
- Roga Panchaka: 11:27–14:51 (10.09)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 04:18–05:00 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:00–12:54 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:42–15:36 |
| Godhuli | 19:12–19:33 |
| Pradosha | 19:12–21:19 |
| Nishitha | 00:07–00:49 (07.09) |
| Amrita Kalam | 12:53–14:19 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 17:31–19:12 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 12:27–14:08 |
| Gulika Kalam | 15:50–17:31 |
| Dur Muhurta | 17:24–18:18 |
| Varjyam | 04:19–05:45, 04:38–06:05 (07.09) |
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 06:52–15:38, 17:31–18:36 |
Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Dhanishtha; tithi Shukla-chaturdashi; lagna Simha 05:42, Kanya 06:52, Tula 09:53, Vrischika 12:54, Dhanu 15:38, Makara 17:31, Kumbha 18:36
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Dhanishtha — longevity (increased vitality); Sunday — physical well-being.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Shukla-chaturdashi 05:42–19:12: 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.
+2 Ravi Yoga 05:42–22:10+1 Anandadi: Matanga 05:42–22:10+1 Auspicious nakshatra 05:42–22:10+1 Yoga Sukarma 12:09–05:44 (07.09)0 Chaturmasya−1 Panchaka 11:27–05:44 (07.09)−2 Rikta tithi 05:42–00:25 (07.09)
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Ordinary day — pros: Anandadi: Amrita, Auspicious nakshatra; cons: Bhadra on earth, 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 | Prabhava (No. 1) · Shaka 1909 · Vikram 2044 more |
| Period | Pitru Paksha · Chaturmasya; shraddha for those who departed on tithi Purnima |
| Festivals | Purnima Shraddha (start of Pitru Paksha) · Bhadrapada Purnima |
At sunrise 05:44
| Tithi | 15Purnima (Purna, Vishvedevas) · until 21:12 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Shatabhisha, pada 2 (movable, Varuna, Rahu) · until 19:44 more |
| Yoga | Sukarma (“good deed”, auspicious) · until 08:18 more |
| Karana | Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 10:47 more |
| Vara | Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Kumbha (Aquarius) |
Changes during the day
| from 08:18 | yoga Dhriti |
|---|---|
| from 10:47 | karana Bava |
| from 19:44 | nakshatra Purva-Bhadra |
| from 21:12 | tithi Krishna-pratipat |
| from 21:12 | karana Balava |
| from 04:39 (08.09) | yoga Shula |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 05:06 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 05:44 |
| Noon | 12:27 |
| Sunset | 19:10 |
| End of twilight | 19:48 |
| Moonrise | 19:15 |
| Moonset | 04:40 |
| Day length | 13 h 25 min |
Sky
| Full moon (Purnima) | 21:12 |
|---|
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 6, average — 5, bad — 2
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Shatabhisha (05:44–19:10) is good for sowing.
- Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 05:44–10:47: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Festivals and periods
Purnima Shraddha (start of Pitru Paksha) · Pitris (ancestors)
The first day of Pitru Paksha: shraddha for ancestors who departed on a full moon. The rite is performed in the afternoon (Aparahna).
Rule: aparahna vyapini: the 4th fifth of the daytime, 13:47–16:28
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 00:25–21:12
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
- Pitru Paksha — shraddha for those who departed on tithi Purnima
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Anandadi: Amrita 05:44–19:44 Anandadi: Musala 19:44–05:46 (08.09)
- Bhadra on earth: 00:25–10:47; Bhadra Puchha 07:10–08:13; Bhadra Mukha 08:13–09:57
- Roga Panchaka: 11:27 (06.09)–14:51 (10.09)
- Gandanta (tithi): 20:52–21:33
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 04:20–05:02 |
|---|---|
| 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 | 13:16–14:42 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 07:25–09:05 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 10:46–12:27 |
| Gulika Kalam | 14:07–15:48 |
| Dur Muhurta | 12:54–13:47, 15:35–16:28 |
| Varjyam | 04:38–06:05, 01:34–03:02 (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 | good 06:48–15:34, 17:27–18:32 |
Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Shatabhisha; tithi Purnima; lagna Simha 05:44, Kanya 06:48, Tula 09:49, Vrischika 12:50, Dhanu 15:34, Makara 17:27, Kumbha 18:32
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Shatabhisha — gaining strength; Monday — clear, bright complexion.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Purnima 05:44–19:10: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
- Bhadra on earth 05:44–10:47: 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
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: Amrita 05:44–19:44+1 Auspicious nakshatra 05:44–19:44+1 Yoga Sukarma 05:44–08:18+1 Auspicious weekday0 Chaturmasya0 Pitru Paksha−1 Panchaka all day−1 Bhadra on earth 05:44–10:47
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Avoid starting important matters — Anandadi: Kana, Fierce or sharp nakshatra Pitru Paksha: weddings, major purchases and new undertakings are traditionally postponed. |
|---|---|
| Month | Bhadrapada (amanta) · Ashwina (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Prabhava (No. 1) · Shaka 1909 · Vikram 2044 more |
| Period | Pitru Paksha · Chaturmasya; shraddha for those who departed on tithi Krishna-pratipat |
At sunrise 05:46
| Tithi | 1Krishna-pratipat (Nanda, Brahma) · until 18:19 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Purva-Bhadra, pada 2 (fierce, Aja Ekapad - sunbeam or lightning strike, Jupiter) · until 17:37 more |
| Yoga | Shula (“spear, sharp pain”, inauspicious) · until 01:18 (09.09) more |
| Karana | Balava (movable) · until 07:43 more |
| Vara | Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Kumbha (Aquarius) |
Changes during the day
| from 07:43 | karana Kaulava |
|---|---|
| from 17:37 | nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra |
| from 18:19 | tithi Krishna-dvitya |
| from 18:19 | karana Taitila |
| from 01:18 (09.09) | yoga Ganda |
| from 05:01 (09.09) | karana Gara |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 05:08 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 05:46 |
| Noon | 12:27 |
| Sunset | 19:07 |
| End of twilight | 19:45 |
| Moonrise | 19:22 |
| Moonset | 06:18 |
| Day length | 13 h 21 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 3, average — 1, bad — 9
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 17:37 | from 18:19 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Bhadra (05:46–17:37) is good for root crops.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Bhadra (17:37–19:07) is good for sowing.
Festivals and periods
- Pitru Paksha — shraddha for those who departed on tithi Krishna-pratipat
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 17:37–05:48 (09.09) Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 17:37–05:48 (09.09)
Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:46–18:19
Anandadi: Siddhi 17:37–05:48 (09.09) Anandadi: Kana 05:46–17:37
- Roga Panchaka: 11:27 (06.09)–14:51 (10.09)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 04:21–05:03 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:00–12:53 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:40–15:33 |
| Godhuli | 19:07–19:28 |
| Pradosha | 19:07–21:15 |
| Nishitha | 00:06–00:49 (09.09) |
| Amrita Kalam | 10:19–11:47 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 15:47–17:27 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 09:06–10:46 |
| Gulika Kalam | 12:26–14:07 |
| Dur Muhurta | 08:26–09:20, 23:23–00:06 (09.09) |
| Varjyam | 02:32–04:02 (09.09) |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 17:37–18:28
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | average 17:37–18:28 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average 17:37–18:28 |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 17:37–19:07 |
Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Purva-Bhadra until 17:37, Uttara-Bhadra from 17:37; tithi Krishna-pratipat until 18:19, Krishna-dvitya from 18:19; lagna Simha 05:46, Kanya 06:45, Tula 09:45, Vrischika 12:46, Dhanu 15:30, Makara 17:23, Kumbha 18:28
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Purva-Bhadra (until 17:37) — facing death (dangers); Uttara-Bhadra (from 17:37) — 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
Avoid starting important matters · score S = −4
There is a mild prohibition (Amavasya, Krishna Chaturdashi, Bhadra on earth, Vyatipata, Vaidhriti, kshaya tithi, Sankranti, Ashubha Yoga) or the total score is -3 or lower: the day is unfavourable for important new matters, but suitable for fasting, prayer and everyday work.
+1 Auspicious tithi 05:46–18:190 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 17:37–05:48 (09.09)0 Anandadi: Siddhi 17:37–05:48 (09.09)0 Auspicious nakshatra 17:37–05:48 (09.09)0 Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 17:37–05:48 (09.09)0 Chaturmasya0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:46–18:19 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Pitru Paksha0 Yoga Shula 05:46–06:22−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Panchaka all day−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 05:46–17:37−3 Anandadi: Kana 05:46–17:37
| Summary | Ordinary day — pros: Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Auspicious nakshatra; cons: Panchaka, Anandadi: Lumbaka Pitru Paksha: weddings, major purchases and new undertakings are traditionally postponed. |
|---|---|
| Month | Bhadrapada (amanta) · Ashwina (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Prabhava (No. 1) · Shaka 1909 · Vikram 2044 more |
| Period | Pitru Paksha · Chaturmasya; shraddha for those who departed on tithi Krishna-dvitya, Krishna-tritya |
At sunrise 05:48
| Tithi | 2Krishna-dvitya (Bhadra, Vidhatr) · until 15:52 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Uttara-Bhadra, pada 3 (fixed, Ahirbudhyana (Serpent of the Deep - Milky Way under the horizon), Saturn) · until 15:56 more |
| Yoga | Ganda (“danger, knot”, inauspicious) · until 22:22 more |
| Karana | Gara (movable) · until 15:52 more |
| Vara | Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Mina (Pisces) |
Changes during the day
| from 15:52 | tithi Krishna-tritya |
|---|---|
| from 15:52 | karana Vanija |
| from 15:56 | nakshatra Revati |
| from 22:22 | yoga Vriddhi |
| from 02:52 (10.09) | karana Vishti |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 05:10 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 05:48 |
| Noon | 12:27 |
| Sunset | 19:04 |
| End of twilight | 19:42 |
| Moonrise | 19:28 |
| Moonset | 07:52 |
| Day length | 13 h 16 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 10, average — 3, bad — 0
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 15:52 | from 15:56 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Bhadra (05:48–15:56) is good for sowing.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Revati (15:56–19:04) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Festivals and periods
- Pitru Paksha — shraddha for those who departed on tithi Krishna-dvitya, Krishna-tritya
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:48–15:52
Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 15:52–15:56 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 15:52–05:50 (10.09) Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 15:52–05:50 (10.09)
Anandadi: Lumbaka 05:48–15:56 Anandadi: Utpata 15:56–05:50 (10.09)
- Bhadra on earth: 02:52–14:02 (10.09); Bhadra Puchha 10:09–11:15 (10.09); Bhadra Mukha 11:15–13:06 (10.09)
- Roga Panchaka: 11:27 (06.09)–14:51 (10.09)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 04:22–05:05 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:39–15:32 |
| Godhuli | 19:04–19:26 |
| Pradosha | 19:04–21:13 |
| Nishitha | 00:06–00:49 (10.09) |
| Amrita Kalam | 11:28–12:58 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 12:26–14:06 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 07:27–09:07 |
| Gulika Kalam | 10:47–12:26 |
| Dur Muhurta | 12:00–12:53 |
| Varjyam | 03:24–04:55 (10.09) |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: good 17:19–18:24
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | good 17:19–18:24 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails | average throughout the daytime |
| Cutting toenails | good 17:19–18:24 |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 06:41–15:26, 17:19–18:24 |
Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra until 15:56, Revati from 15:56; tithi Krishna-dvitya until 15:52, Krishna-tritya from 15:52; lagna Simha 05:48, Kanya 06:41, Tula 09:41, Vrischika 12:42, Dhanu 15:26, Makara 17:19, Kumbha 18:24
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Uttara-Bhadra (until 15:56) — a good life; Revati (from 15:56) — 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 = +2
Auspicious and inauspicious factors are balanced: a day for routine matters; important matters are best timed for favourable days.
+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:48–15:52+1 Auspicious nakshatra 05:48–15:56+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 05:48–15:520 Chaturmasya0 Pitru Paksha0 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 15:52–15:560 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 15:52–05:50 (10.09)0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 15:52–05:50 (10.09)−1 Anandadi: Lumbaka 05:48–15:56−1 Panchaka all day
| Summary | Avoid starting important matters — Bhadra on earth, Panchaka Pitru Paksha: weddings, major purchases and new undertakings are traditionally postponed. |
|---|---|
| Month | Bhadrapada (amanta) · Ashwina (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Prabhava (No. 1) · Shaka 1909 · Vikram 2044 more |
| Period | Pitru Paksha · Chaturmasya; shraddha for those who departed on tithi Krishna-chaturti |
| Festivals | Sankashti Chaturthi (Vighnaraja) |
At sunrise 05:50
| Tithi | 3Krishna-tritya (Jaya, Vishnu) · until 14:02 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Revati, pada 3 (soft, Pushan (Prosperous), Mercury) · until 14:51 more Gandamula |
| Yoga | Vriddhi (“growth, increase”, auspicious) · until 19:56 more |
| Karana | Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 14:02 more |
| Vara | Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Mina (Pisces) |
Changes during the day
| from 14:02 | tithi Krishna-chaturti |
|---|---|
| from 14:02 | karana Bava |
| from 14:51 | nakshatra Ashwini |
| from 19:56 | yoga Dhruva |
| from 01:21 (11.09) | karana Balava |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 05:12 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 05:50 |
| Noon | 12:26 |
| Sunset | 19:02 |
| End of twilight | 19:40 |
| Moonrise | 19:34 |
| Moonset | 09:24 |
| Day length | 13 h 11 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 8, average — 2, bad — 3
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 14:02 | from 14:51 |
|---|
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, Revati (05:50–14:51) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
- Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 05:50–14:02: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Festivals and periods
Sankashti Chaturthi (Vighnaraja) · Ganesha
The monthly fast for Ganesha on the fourth day of the waning Moon — the “trouble-removing” Chaturthi. Devotees fast from sunrise until moonrise, then perform Ganesha Puja and offer water to the Moon (arghya).
Rule: at moonrise, 19:34
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
- Pitru Paksha — shraddha for those who departed on tithi Krishna-chaturti
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day
Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 14:02–05:52 (11.09)
Anandadi: Mitra 05:50–14:51 Anandadi: Manasa 14:51–05:52 (11.09)
- Bhadra on earth: 02:52–14:02; Bhadra Puchha 10:09–11:15; Bhadra Mukha 11:15–13:06
- Roga Panchaka: 11:27 (06.09)–14:51
- Gandanta (nakshatra): 09:04–20:41
- Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Revati
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 04:24–05:07 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 11:59–12:52 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:38–15:31 |
| Godhuli | 19:02–19:23 |
| Pradosha | 19:02–21:12 |
| Nishitha | 00:05–00:48 (11.09) |
| Amrita Kalam | 12:34–14:05 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 14:05–15:44 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 05:50–07:29 |
| Gulika Kalam | 09:08–10:47 |
| Dur Muhurta | 10:14–11:07, 15:31–16:23 |
| 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 06:37–14:02 |
Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Revati until 14:51, Ashwini from 14:51; tithi Krishna-tritya until 14:02, Krishna-chaturti from 14:02; lagna Simha 05:50, Kanya 06:37, Tula 09:37, Vrischika 12:38, Dhanu 15:22, Makara 17:15, Kumbha 18:20
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Revati (until 14:51) — increase in property; Ashwini (from 14:51) — joy; Thursday — success.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Krishna-chaturti 14:02–19:02: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
- Bhadra on earth 05:50–14:02: no shaving or haircuts during Vishti Karana (according to the Muhurta Chintamani, Bhadra does harm when it is on earth; in heaven and in the netherworld its influence on earth is weak).
Cautions:
- Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Avoid starting important matters · score S = +3
There is a mild prohibition (Amavasya, Krishna Chaturdashi, Bhadra on earth, Vyatipata, Vaidhriti, kshaya tithi, Sankranti, Ashubha Yoga) or the total score is -3 or lower: the day is unfavourable for important new matters, but suitable for fasting, prayer and everyday work.
Avoid starting important matters: Bhadra on earth
+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day+1 Anandadi: Mitra 05:50–14:51+1 Auspicious nakshatra 05:50–14:51+1 Yoga Vriddhi 05:50–19:56+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 05:50–14:020 Chaturmasya0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 14:02–05:52 (11.09) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Pitru Paksha−1 Rikta tithi 14:02–05:52 (11.09)−1 Panchaka 05:50–14:51−3 Bhadra on earth 05:50–14:02
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Favourable day — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Auspicious nakshatra; auspicious time — after 14:28 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 | Prabhava (No. 1) · Shaka 1909 · Vikram 2044 more |
| Period | Pitru Paksha · Chaturmasya; shraddha for those who departed on tithi Krishna-panchami |
| Festivals | Bharani Shraddha |
At sunrise 05:52
| Tithi | 4Krishna-chaturti (Rikta, Yama) · until 12:52 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Ashwini, pada 3 (light, Ashwini Kumara, Ketu) · until 14:28 more Gandamula |
| Yoga | Dhruva (“fixed, constant (the Pole Star)”, auspicious) · until 18:05 more |
| Karana | Balava (movable) · until 12:52 more |
| Vara | Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Mesha (Aries) |
Changes during the day
| from 12:52 | tithi Krishna-panchami |
|---|---|
| from 12:52 | karana Kaulava |
| from 14:28 | nakshatra Bharani |
| from 18:05 | yoga Vyaghata |
| from 00:35 (12.09) | karana Taitila |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 05:14 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 05:52 |
| Noon | 12:26 |
| Sunset | 18:59 |
| End of twilight | 19:37 |
| Moonrise | 19:43 |
| Moonset | 10:55 |
| Day length | 13 h 07 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 0, average — 12, bad — 1
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 12:52 | from 14:28 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Bharani (14:28–18:59) is good for root crops.
Festivals and periods
Bharani Shraddha · Pitris (ancestors)
A day of Pitru Paksha under the Bharani nakshatra: shraddha on this day is equated with a pilgrimage to Gaya; it is especially recommended for those who died within the past year.
Rule: aparahna vyapini: the 4th fifth of the daytime, 13:44–16:22
- Pitru Paksha — shraddha for those who departed on tithi Krishna-panchami
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 05:52–14:28
Jwalamukhi Yoga 14:28–05:54 (12.09)
Anandadi: Vajra 05:52–14:28 Anandadi: Mudgara 14:28–05:54 (12.09)
- Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Ashwini
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 04:25–05:08 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 11:59–12:52 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:37–15:29 |
| Godhuli | 18:59–19:21 |
| Pradosha | 18:59–21:10 |
| Nishitha | 00:05–00:48 (12.09) |
| Amrita Kalam | 07:23–08:57 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 10:47–12:25 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 15:42–17:21 |
| Gulika Kalam | 07:30–09:09 |
| Dur Muhurta | 08:29–09:22, 12:52–13:44 |
| Varjyam | 10:32–12:06, 00:12–01:49 (12.09) |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 12:52–18:59
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | average 12:52–18:59 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average 12:52–18:59 |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 12:52–14:28 |
Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Ashwini until 14:28, Bharani from 14:28; tithi Krishna-chaturti until 12:52, Krishna-panchami from 12:52; lagna Simha 05:52, Kanya 06:33, Tula 09:33, Vrischika 12:34, Dhanu 15:19, Makara 17:11, Kumbha 18:16
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Ashwini (until 14:28) — joy; Bharani (from 14:28) — 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 05:52–12:52: 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
Favourable day · score S = +3
Auspicious factors outweigh inauspicious ones: ordinary matters can be started.
Auspicious time begins after 14:28
+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 05:52–14:28+1 Auspicious nakshatra 05:52–14:28+1 Yoga Dhruva 05:52–18:05+1 Auspicious weekday0 Auspicious tithi 12:52–05:54 (12.09)0 Chaturmasya0 Jwalamukhi Yoga 14:28–05:54 (12.09) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Pitru Paksha0 Yoga Vyaghata 18:05–21:290 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 14:28–05:54 (12.09)−1 Anandadi: Vajra 05:52–14:28−2 Rikta tithi 05:52–12:52
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Avoid starting important matters — Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi), Jwalamukhi Yoga Pitru Paksha: weddings, major purchases and new undertakings are traditionally postponed. |
|---|---|
| Month | Bhadrapada (amanta) · Ashwina (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Prabhava (No. 1) · Shaka 1909 · Vikram 2044 more |
| Period | Pitru Paksha · Chaturmasya; shraddha for those who departed on tithi Krishna-shashti |
At sunrise 05:54
| Tithi | 5Krishna-panchami (Purna, Soma) · until 12:29 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Bharani, pada 3 (fierce, Yama (Dharma-raja), Venus) · until 14:49 more |
| Yoga | Vyaghata (“crushing blow”, inauspicious) · until 16:50 more |
| Karana | Taitila (movable) · until 12:29 more |
| Vara | Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Mesha (Aries) |
Changes during the day
| from 12:29 | tithi Krishna-shashti |
|---|---|
| from 12:29 | karana Gara |
| from 14:49 | nakshatra Krittika |
| from 16:50 | yoga Harshana |
| from 00:34 (13.09) | karana Vanija |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 05:16 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 05:54 |
| Noon | 12:26 |
| Sunset | 18:56 |
| End of twilight | 19:34 |
| Moonrise | 19:54 |
| Moonset | 12:25 |
| Day length | 13 h 02 min |
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 12:29 | from 14:49 |
|---|
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, Bharani (05:54–14:49) is good for root crops.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Krittika (14:49–18:56) is good for root crops.
Festivals and periods
- Pitru Paksha — shraddha for those who departed on tithi Krishna-shashti
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Ravi Yoga 14:49–05:56 (13.09)
Jwalamukhi Yoga 05:54–12:29 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:54–12:29 Krakacha Yoga 12:29–05:56 (13.09)
Anandadi: Dhwaja 14:49–05:56 (13.09) Anandadi: Dhwanksha 05:54–14:49
- Gandanta (tithi): 12:05–12:53
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 04:26–05:10 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 11:59–12:51 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:36–15:28 |
| Godhuli | 18:56–19:18 |
| Pradosha | 18:56–21:08 |
| Nishitha | 00:04–00:48 (13.09) |
| Amrita Kalam | 09:56–11:34 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 09:09–10:47 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 14:03–15:41 |
| Gulika Kalam | 05:54–07:31 |
| Dur Muhurta | 05:54–06:46, 06:46–07:38 |
| Varjyam | 03:22–05:02 (13.09) |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 06:29–12:29
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 06:29–12:29 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average 06:29–12:29 |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 06:29–12:29, 14:49–15:15, 17:07–18:12 |
Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Bharani until 14:49, Krittika from 14:49; tithi Krishna-panchami until 12:29, Krishna-shashti from 12:29; lagna Simha 05:54, Kanya 06:29, Tula 09:29, Vrischika 12:30, Dhanu 15:15, Makara 17:07, Kumbha 18:12
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Bharani (until 14:49) — facing death (dangers); Krittika (from 14:49) — 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
There is a mild prohibition (Amavasya, Krishna Chaturdashi, Bhadra on earth, Vyatipata, Vaidhriti, kshaya tithi, Sankranti, Ashubha Yoga) or the total score is -3 or lower: the day is unfavourable for important new matters, but suitable for fasting, prayer and everyday work.
+1 Auspicious tithi 05:54–12:29+1 Ravi Yoga 14:49–05:56 (13.09)0 Anandadi: Dhwaja 14:49–05:56 (13.09)0 Yoga Harshana 16:50–05:56 (13.09)0 Chaturmasya0 Pitru Paksha−1 Anandadi: Dhwanksha 05:54–14:49−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 05:54–14:49−1 Krakacha Yoga 12:29–05:56 (13.09)−2 Jwalamukhi Yoga 05:54–12:29−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:54–12:29
| Summary | Ordinary day — pros: Ravi Yoga, Yoga Harshana; cons: Samvartaka Yoga, 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 | Prabhava (No. 1) · Shaka 1909 · Vikram 2044 more |
| Period | Pitru Paksha · Chaturmasya; shraddha for those who departed on tithi Krishna-saptami |
At sunrise 05:56
| Tithi | 6Krishna-shashti (Nanda, Kartikeya) · until 12:51 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Krittika, pada 3 (mixed, Agni, Sun) · until 15:55 more |
| Yoga | Harshana (“delighting”, auspicious) · until 16:11 more |
| Karana | Vanija (movable) · until 12:51 more |
| Vara | Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Vrishabha (Taurus) |
Changes during the day
| from 12:51 | tithi Krishna-saptami |
|---|---|
| from 12:51 | karana Vishti |
| from 15:55 | nakshatra Rohini |
| from 16:11 | yoga Vajra |
| from 01:19 (14.09) | karana Bava |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 05:18 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 05:56 |
| Noon | 12:25 |
| Sunset | 18:54 |
| End of twilight | 19:31 |
| Moonrise | 20:12 |
| Moonset | 13:53 |
| Day length | 12 h 58 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 3, average — 5, bad — 5
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 12:51 | from 15:55 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Krittika (05:56–15:55) is good for root crops.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Rohini (15:55–18:54) is good for sowing.
- Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 12:51–18:54: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Festivals and periods
- Pitru Paksha — shraddha for those who departed on tithi Krishna-saptami
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Ravi Yoga 05:56–15:55 Tripushkar Yoga 12:51–15:55 Ravi Yoga 19:35–05:57 (14.09)
Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:56–12:51 Samvartaka Yoga 12:51–05:57 (14.09)
Anandadi: Prajapati 15:55–05:57 (14.09) Anandadi: Dhumra 05:56–15:55
- Bhadra in heaven: 12:51–01:19 (14.09); Bhadra Puchha 17:52–19:07; Bhadra Mukha 19:07–21:13
Tripushkar Yoga: A coincidence of the weekday (Sun, Tue or Sat), a Bhadra tithi (2, 7 or 12) and a “tripada” nakshatra (Krittika, Punarvasu, Uttara Phalguni, Vishakha, Uttara Ashadha, Purva Bhadrapada). The result of whatever is begun repeats three times: good for purchases and investments, bad for losses, loans, surgery and funerals.
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 04:28–05:12 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 11:59–12:51 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:34–15:26 |
| Godhuli | 18:54–19:16 |
| Pradosha | 18:54–21:07 |
| Nishitha | 00:04–00:48 (14.09) |
| Amrita Kalam | 13:24–15:04 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 17:17–18:54 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 12:25–14:02 |
| Gulika Kalam | 15:39–17:17 |
| Dur Muhurta | 17:10–18:02 |
| Varjyam | none on this day |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 15:55–18:54
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | average 15:55–18:54 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average 15:55–18:54 |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 06:25–15:11, 15:55–18:54 |
Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Krittika until 15:55, Rohini from 15:55; tithi Krishna-shashti until 12:51, Krishna-saptami from 12:51; lagna Simha 05:56, Kanya 06:25, Tula 09:25, Vrischika 12:26, Dhanu 15:11, Makara 17:04, Kumbha 18:08, Mina 18:52
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Krittika (until 15:55) — consumption (a wasting disease); Rohini (from 15:55) — 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 = 0
Auspicious and inauspicious factors are balanced: a day for routine matters; important matters are best timed for favourable days.
+2 Ravi Yoga 05:56–15:55+1 Yoga Harshana 05:56–16:110 Anandadi: Prajapati 15:55–05:57 (14.09)0 Auspicious nakshatra 15:55–05:57 (14.09)0 Chaturmasya0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:56–12:51 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Pitru Paksha0 Tripushkar Yoga 12:51–15:550 Yoga Vajra 16:11–17:22−1 Vishti (Bhadra) 12:51–01:19 (14.09)−1 Anandadi: Dhumra 05:56–15:55−1 Samvartaka Yoga 12:51–05:57 (14.09)
| Summary | Best day — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Ravi Yoga; auspicious time — until 13:57 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 | Prabhava (No. 1) · Shaka 1909 · Vikram 2044 more |
| Period | Pitru Paksha · Chaturmasya; shraddha for those who departed on tithi Krishna-ashtami |
| Festivals | Kalashtami · Madhya Ashtami (Pitru Paksha) |
At sunrise 05:57
| Tithi | 7Krishna-saptami (Bhadra, Indra) · until 13:57 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Rohini, pada 3 (fixed, Prajapati (Brahma - Creator), Moon) · until 17:42 more |
| Yoga | Vajra (“diamond, thunderbolt”, inauspicious) · until 16:05 more |
| Karana | Bava (movable) · until 13:57 more |
| Vara | Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Vrishabha (Taurus) |
Changes during the day
| from 13:57 | tithi Krishna-ashtami |
|---|---|
| from 13:57 | karana Balava |
| from 16:05 | yoga Siddhi |
| from 17:42 | nakshatra Mrigashirsha |
| from 02:44 (15.09) | karana Kaulava |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 05:20 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 05:57 |
| Noon | 12:25 |
| Sunset | 18:51 |
| End of twilight | 19:29 |
| Moonrise | 20:40 |
| Moonset | 15:14 |
| Day length | 12 h 53 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 13:57 | from 17:42 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Rohini (05:57–17:42) is good for sowing.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Mrigashirsha (17:42–18:51) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Festivals and periods
Kalashtami · Kalabhairava
The eighth day of the waning Moon is dedicated to Kalabhairava, the fierce form of Shiva. The day is chosen so that Ashtami prevails at the beginning of the night (Pradosha). Devotees fast, worship Bhairava in the evening and at night, and feed dogs — the dog is his mount.
Rule: pradosha vyapini: 3 muhurtas after sunset, 18:51–21:05
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, 13:57–16:16
the tithi covers the decisive time on both days — the day with greater coverage is chosen
- Pitru Paksha — shraddha for those who departed on tithi Krishna-ashtami
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Ravi Yoga 05:57–17:42 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day Amrita Siddhi Yoga 17:42–05:59 (15.09)
Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:57–13:57
Anandadi: Vardhamana 05:57–17:42 Anandadi: Ananda 17:42–05:59 (15.09)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 04:29–05:13 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 11:59–12:50 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:33–15:25 |
| Godhuli | 18:51–19:14 |
| Pradosha | 18:51–21:05 |
| Nishitha | 00:03–00:48 (15.09) |
| Amrita Kalam | 14:16–15:59 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 07:34–09:11 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 10:48–12:24 |
| Gulika Kalam | 14:01–15:38 |
| Dur Muhurta | 12:50–13:42, 15:25–16:16 |
| Varjyam | 09:06–10:49, 23:51–01:37 (15.09) |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: good 06:21–12:22
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 06:21–12:22 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | good 06:21–12:22 |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 06:21–15:07, 17:00–18:04 |
Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Rohini until 17:42, Mrigashirsha from 17:42; tithi Krishna-saptami until 13:57, Krishna-ashtami from 13:57; lagna Simha 05:57, Kanya 06:21, Tula 09:21, Vrischika 12:22, Dhanu 15:07, Makara 17:00, Kumbha 18:04, Mina 18:48
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Rohini (until 17:42) — destruction of all misfortunes; Mrigashirsha (from 17:42) — abundance (well-being, prosperity); Monday — clear, bright complexion.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Krishna-ashtami 13:57–18:51: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Cautions:
- The Muhurta Chintamani warns: whoever shaves in Rohini nakshatra 8 times a year puts their life in danger — frequent haircuts in this nakshatra are best avoided.
- Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
- 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 13:57
+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day+2 Ravi Yoga 05:57–17:42+1 Anandadi: Vardhamana 05:57–17:42+1 Auspicious nakshatra 05:57–17:42+1 Auspicious weekday0 Yoga Siddhi 16:05–05:59 (15.09)0 Chaturmasya0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:57–13:57 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Pitru Paksha0 Ashtami 13:57–05:59 (15.09)
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Ordinary day — pros: Yoga Siddhi, Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi); cons: Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn), Anandadi: Rakshasa 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 | Prabhava (No. 1) · Shaka 1909 · Vikram 2044 more |
| Period | Pitru Paksha · Chaturmasya; shraddha for those who departed on tithi Krishna-ashtami |
At sunrise 05:59
| Tithi | 8Krishna-ashtami (Jaya, Vasus) · until 15:39 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Mrigashirsha, pada 2 (soft, Soma (Chandra, Moon), Mars) · until 20:04 more |
| Yoga | Siddhi (“success, accomplishment”, auspicious) · until 16:26 more |
| Karana | Kaulava (movable) · until 15:39 more |
| Vara | Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Vrishabha (Taurus) |
Changes during the day
| from 15:39 | tithi Krishna-navami |
|---|---|
| from 15:39 | karana Taitila |
| from 16:26 | yoga Vyatipata |
| from 20:04 | nakshatra Ardra |
| from 04:42 (16.09) | karana Gara |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 05:22 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 05:59 |
| Noon | 12:25 |
| Sunset | 18:49 |
| End of twilight | 19:26 |
| Moonrise | 21:24 |
| Moonset | 16:19 |
| Day length | 12 h 49 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 0, average — 8, bad — 5
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 15:39 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Mrigashirsha (05:59–18:49) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Festivals and periods
- Pitru Paksha — shraddha for those who departed on tithi Krishna-ashtami
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:59–15:39
Yamaghanta 20:04–06:01 (16.09)
Anandadi: Chara 20:04–06:01 (16.09) Anandadi: Rakshasa 05:59–20:04
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 04:30–05:15 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 11:58–12:50 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:32–15:23 |
| Godhuli | 18:49–19:11 |
| Pradosha | 18:49–21:03 |
| Nishitha | 00:03–00:47 (16.09) |
| Amrita Kalam | 10:24–12:09 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 15:36–17:12 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 09:12–10:48 |
| Gulika Kalam | 12:24–14:00 |
| Dur Muhurta | 08:33–09:25, 23:18–00:03 (16.09) |
| Varjyam | 05:26–07:13 (16.09) |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | no suitable window — see the prohibitions below |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | no suitable window — see the prohibitions below |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 06:17–15:03, 16:56–18:00 |
Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Mrigashirsha; tithi Krishna-ashtami until 15:39, Krishna-navami from 15:39; lagna Simha 05:59, Kanya 06:17, Tula 09:17, Vrischika 12:18, Dhanu 15:03, Makara 16:56, Kumbha 18:00, Mina 18:44
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 05:59–15:39: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
- Krishna-navami 15:39–18:49: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
- Vyatipata 16:26–18:49: auspicious undertakings, including haircuts, are avoided during this yoga (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Cautions:
- Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Ordinary day · score S = +1
Auspicious and inauspicious factors are balanced: a day for routine matters; important matters are best timed for favourable days.
+2 Yoga Siddhi 05:59–16:26+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:59–15:39+1 Auspicious nakshatra 05:59–20:040 Chaturmasya0 Pitru Paksha−1 Vyatipata 16:26–06:01 (16.09)−1 Ashtami 05:59–15:39−1 Anandadi: Rakshasa 05:59–20:04−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
| Summary | Unfavourable day — many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower), Vyatipata Pitru Paksha: weddings, major purchases and new undertakings are traditionally postponed. |
|---|---|
| Month | Bhadrapada (amanta) · Ashwina (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Prabhava (No. 1) · Shaka 1909 · Vikram 2044 more |
| Period | Pitru Paksha · Chaturmasya; shraddha for those who departed on tithi Krishna-navami |
| Festivals | Avidhava Navami (Matri Navami) |
At sunrise 06:01
| Tithi | 9Krishna-navami (Rikta, Serpent (Naga)) · until 17:49 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Ardra, pada 2 (sharp, Rudra (Roaring, angry image of Shiva), Rahu) · until 22:49 more |
| Yoga | Vyatipata (“calamity, downfall”, inauspicious) · until 17:08 more |
| Karana | Gara (movable) · until 17:49 more |
| Vara | Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Mithuna (Gemini) |
Changes during the day
| from 17:08 | yoga Variyana |
|---|---|
| from 17:49 | tithi Krishna-dashami |
| from 17:49 | karana Vanija |
| from 22:49 | nakshatra Punarvasu |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 05:24 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 06:01 |
| Noon | 12:24 |
| Sunset | 18:46 |
| End of twilight | 19:23 |
| Moonrise | 22:26 |
| Moonset | 17:05 |
| Day length | 12 h 44 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 1, average — 7, bad — 5
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 17:49 |
|---|
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, 13:40–16:13
the tithi covers the decisive time on both days — the day with greater coverage is chosen
- Pitru Paksha — shraddha for those who departed on tithi Krishna-navami
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Krakacha Yoga 06:01–17:49
Anandadi: Musala 06:01–22:49 Anandadi: Gada 22:49–06:03 (17.09)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 04:32–05:16 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:31–15:22 |
| Godhuli | 18:46–19:09 |
| Pradosha | 18:46–21:01 |
| Nishitha | 00:02–00:47 (17.09) |
| Amrita Kalam | 11:40–13:27 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 12:24–13:59 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 07:37–09:12 |
| Gulika Kalam | 10:48–12:24 |
| Dur Muhurta | 11:58–12:49 |
| Varjyam | 05:26–07:13 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: bad throughout the daytime
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | bad throughout the daytime |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | bad throughout the daytime |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 06:01–17:49, 17:57–18:41 |
Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Ardra; tithi Krishna-navami until 17:49, Krishna-dashami from 17:49; lagna Simha 06:01, Kanya 06:13, Tula 09:13, Vrischika 12:14, Dhanu 14:59, Makara 16:52, Kumbha 17:57, Mina 18:41
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-navami 06:01–17:49: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
- Vyatipata 06:01–17:08: 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
Unfavourable day · score S = −9
A strict prohibition (a visible eclipse; Visha Yoga of the weekday, tithi and nakshatra; Amrita Siddhi turned to poison; Yamaghanta; the Anandadi yoga Mrityu) or a total score of -7 or lower: any new undertakings are best postponed.
Strict prohibition: many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower)
Avoid starting important matters: Vyatipata
+1 Auspicious weekday0 Yoga Variyana 17:08–06:03 (17.09)0 Chaturmasya0 Pitru Paksha0 Surya Dagdha tithi 17:49–06:03 (17.09)−1 Anandadi: Musala 06:01–22:49−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 06:01–22:49−2 Rikta tithi 06:01–17:49−3 Krakacha Yoga 06:01–17:49−3 Vyatipata 06:01–17:08
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Avoid starting important matters — Sankranti day, Vishti (Bhadra) Pitru Paksha: weddings, major purchases and new undertakings are traditionally postponed. |
|---|---|
| Month | Bhadrapada (amanta) · Ashwina (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Prabhava (No. 1) · Shaka 1909 · Vikram 2044 more |
| Period | Pitru Paksha · Chaturmasya; shraddha for those who departed on tithi Krishna-dashami |
| Festivals | Kanya Sankranti (Vishwakarma Puja) |
At sunrise 06:03
| Tithi | 10Krishna-dashami (Purna, Dharma) · until 20:14 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Punarvasu, pada 2 (movable, Aditi, Jupiter) · until 01:47 (18.09) more |
| Yoga | Variyana (“excellent, best”, auspicious) · until 18:01 more |
| Karana | Vanija (movable) · until 07:01 more |
| Vara | Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Kanya (Virgo), Moon: Mithuna (Gemini) |
Changes during the day
| from 07:01 | karana Vishti |
|---|---|
| from 18:01 | yoga Parigha |
| from 20:14 | tithi Krishna-ekadashi |
| from 20:14 | karana Bava |
| from 01:47 (18.09) | nakshatra Pushya |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 05:26 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 06:03 |
| Noon | 12:24 |
| Sunset | 18:43 |
| End of twilight | 19:21 |
| Moonrise | 23:41 |
| Moonset | 17:34 |
| Day length | 12 h 40 min |
Sky
| Kanya Sankranti | 05:41 — the Sun enters Kanya (Virgo) |
|---|
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 8, average — 3, bad — 2
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Punarvasu (06:03–18:43) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
- Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 07:01–18:43: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Festivals and periods
Kanya Sankranti (Vishwakarma Puja) · Surya
The Sun enters the sidereal sign of Virgo. Vishwakarma Puja — worship of the divine architect: tools, workshop machinery and vehicles are blessed.
Rule: by the moment of Sankranti, 06:03–12:05
on the day the Sun enters the sign
- Pitru Paksha — shraddha for those who departed on tithi Krishna-dashami
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:03–20:14 Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 06:03–01:47 (18.09) Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day Amrita Siddhi Yoga 01:47–06:05 (18.09) Guru Pushya Yoga 01:47–06:05 (18.09)
Anandadi: Siddhi 06:03–01:47 (18.09) Anandadi: Shubha 01:47–06:05 (18.09)
- Bhadra in heaven: 07:01–19:02; Bhadra Puchha 09:01–10:20; Bhadra Mukha 10:20–12:32
- Bhadra on earth: 19:02–20:14
- Gandanta (tithi): 19:48–20:41
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 04:33–05:18 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 11:58–12:49 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:30–15:21 |
| Godhuli | 18:43–19:06 |
| Pradosha | 18:43–21:00 |
| Nishitha | 00:02–00:47 (18.09) |
| Amrita Kalam | 23:06–00:53 (18.09) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 13:58–15:33 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 06:03–07:38 |
| Gulika Kalam | 09:13–10:48 |
| Dur Muhurta | 10:17–11:07, 15:21–16:11 |
| Varjyam | 12:18–14:06 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | no suitable window — see the prohibitions below |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | no suitable window — see the prohibitions below |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 06:09–14:55, 16:48–17:53 |
Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Punarvasu; tithi Krishna-dashami; lagna Simha 06:03, Kanya 06:09, Tula 09:09, Vrischika 12:10, Dhanu 14:55, Makara 16:48, Kumbha 17:53, Mina 18:37
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:
- Sankranti at 05:41 — a Parva day: no haircuts or shaving on this day (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Cautions:
- Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Avoid starting important matters · score S = +7
There is a mild prohibition (Amavasya, Krishna Chaturdashi, Bhadra on earth, Vyatipata, Vaidhriti, kshaya tithi, Sankranti, Ashubha Yoga) or the total score is -3 or lower: the day is unfavourable for important new matters, but suitable for fasting, prayer and everyday work.
Avoid starting important matters: Sankranti day
+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:03–20:14+1 Anandadi: Siddhi 06:03–01:47 (18.09)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 06:03–01:47 (18.09)+1 Yoga Variyana 06:03–18:01+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 06:03–01:47 (18.09)0 Chaturmasya0 Pitru Paksha0 Yoga Parigha 18:01–06:05 (18.09)−1 Sankranti day−2 Vishti (Bhadra) 07:01–19:02
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Ordinary day — pros: Pushya, Auspicious weekday; cons: 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 | Prabhava (No. 1) · Shaka 1909 · Vikram 2044 more |
| Period | Pitru Paksha · Chaturmasya; shraddha for those who departed on tithi Krishna-ekadashi |
| Festivals | Indira Ekadashi |
At sunrise 06:05
| Tithi | 11Krishna-ekadashi (Nanda, Rudra) · until 22:43 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Pushya, pada 1 (light, Brhaspati, Saturn) · until 04:46 (19.09) more |
| Yoga | Parigha (“bolt, barrier”, inauspicious) · until 18:58 more |
| Karana | Bava (movable) · until 09:29 more |
| Vara | Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Kanya (Virgo), Moon: Karka (Cancer) |
Changes during the day
| from 09:29 | karana Balava |
|---|---|
| from 18:58 | yoga Shiva |
| from 22:43 | tithi Krishna-dvadashi |
| from 22:43 | karana Kaulava |
| from 04:46 (19.09) | nakshatra Ashlesha |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 05:28 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 06:05 |
| Noon | 12:24 |
| Sunset | 18:41 |
| End of twilight | 19:18 |
| Moonrise | none |
| Moonset | 17:52 |
| Day length | 12 h 35 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 8, average — 4, bad — 1
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Pushya (06:05–18:41) is good for sowing.
Festivals and periods
Indira Ekadashi · Vishnu
The Ekadashi of Pitru Paksha (dark half of Bhadrapada). The fast is dedicated to the ancestors: its merit is offered to the departed, and shraddha is performed.
Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 20:14 (17.09)–22:43
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Parana (breaking the fast): 06:07–08:37 (19.09)
- Pitru Paksha — shraddha for those who departed on tithi Krishna-ekadashi
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:05–22:43
Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 22:43–06:07 (19.09) Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 04:46–06:07 (19.09)
Anandadi: Utpata 06:05–04:46 (19.09) Anandadi: Mrityu 04:46–06:07 (19.09)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 04:34–05:20 |
|---|---|
| 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 | 21:35–23:23 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 10:48–12:23 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 15:32–17:06 |
| Gulika Kalam | 07:40–09:14 |
| Dur Muhurta | 08:36–09:27, 12:48–13:38 |
| Varjyam | 10:47–12:35 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: good 06:05–12:07, 16:44–17:49
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | good 06:05–12:07, 16:44–17:49 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | good 06:05–12:07, 16:44–17:49 |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 06:05–14:51, 16:44–17:49 |
Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Pushya; tithi Krishna-ekadashi; lagna Kanya 06:05, Tula 09:05, Vrischika 12:07, Dhanu 14:51, Makara 16:44, Kumbha 17:49, Mina 18:33
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Pushya — increase in wealth; Friday — universal respect.
Cautions:
- Ekadashi: by custom, those who fast on this day do not cut their hair or shave.
- Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
- Friday: B. V. Raman advises against cutting nails (the rating above is the site’s summary, which uses the same weekdays for nails as for haircuts, so Friday counts as auspicious).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Ordinary day · score S = 0
Auspicious and inauspicious factors are balanced: a day for routine matters; important matters are best timed for favourable days.
+2 Pushya 06:05–04:46 (19.09)+1 Auspicious weekday0 Chaturmasya0 Pitru Paksha0 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:05–22:43 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Yoga Parigha 06:05–06:30−3 Anandadi: Utpata 06:05–04:46 (19.09)
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Avoid starting important matters — Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra), Fierce or sharp nakshatra Pitru Paksha: weddings, major purchases and new undertakings are traditionally postponed. |
|---|---|
| Month | Bhadrapada (amanta) · Ashwina (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Prabhava (No. 1) · Shaka 1909 · Vikram 2044 more |
| Period | Pitru Paksha · Chaturmasya; shraddha for those who departed on tithi Krishna-dvadashi |
At sunrise 06:07
| Tithi | 12Krishna-dvadashi (Bhadra, Sun (Ravi)) · until 01:04 (20.09) more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Ashlesha, pada 1 (sharp, Naga - the lord of snakes (Sharpa), Mercury) · until 07:36 (20.09) more Gandamula |
| Yoga | Shiva (“auspicious, benevolent”, auspicious) · until 19:50 more |
| Karana | Kaulava (movable) · until 11:55 more |
| Vara | Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Kanya (Virgo), Moon: Karka (Cancer) |
Changes during the day
| from 11:55 | karana Taitila |
|---|---|
| from 19:50 | yoga Siddha |
| from 01:04 (20.09) | tithi Krishna-trayodashi |
| from 01:04 (20.09) | karana Gara |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 05:30 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 06:07 |
| Noon | 12:23 |
| Sunset | 18:38 |
| End of twilight | 19:15 |
| Moonrise | 01:02 |
| Moonset | 18:03 |
| Day length | 12 h 30 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 3, average — 9, bad — 1
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise |
|---|
Festivals and periods
- Pitru Paksha — shraddha for those who departed on tithi Krishna-dvadashi
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 06:07–01:04 (20.09)
Anandadi: Manasa all day
- Gandanta (nakshatra): 00:55–14:16 (20.09)
- Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Ashlesha
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 04:36–05:21 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 11:58–12:48 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:28–15:18 |
| Godhuli | 18:38–19:01 |
| Pradosha | 18:38–20:56 |
| Nishitha | 00:01–00:47 (20.09) |
| Amrita Kalam | 05:49–07:36 (20.09) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 09:15–10:49 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 13:56–15:30 |
| Gulika Kalam | 06:07–07:41 |
| Dur Muhurta | 06:07–06:57, 06:57–07:47 |
| Varjyam | 19:05–20:52 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: bad throughout the daytime
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | bad throughout the daytime |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | bad throughout the daytime |
| Bathing, washing hair | bad throughout the daytime |
Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Ashlesha; tithi Krishna-dvadashi; lagna Kanya 06:07, Tula 09:01, Vrischika 12:03, Dhanu 14:47, Makara 16:40, Kumbha 17:45, Mina 18:29
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Ashlesha — physical affliction (suffering); Saturday — decline of physical strength.
Cautions:
- Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Avoid starting important matters · score S = −2
There is a mild prohibition (Amavasya, Krishna Chaturdashi, Bhadra on earth, Vyatipata, Vaidhriti, kshaya tithi, Sankranti, Ashubha Yoga) or the total score is -3 or lower: the day is unfavourable for important new matters, but suitable for fasting, prayer and everyday work.
Avoid starting important matters: Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra)
+1 Anandadi: Manasa all day+1 Yoga Shiva 06:07–19:500 Chaturmasya0 Pitru Paksha−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra all day−2 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 06:07–01:04 (20.09)
| Summary | Unfavourable day — Yamaghanta, Fierce or sharp nakshatra Pitru Paksha: weddings, major purchases and new undertakings are traditionally postponed. |
|---|---|
| Month | Bhadrapada (amanta) · Ashwina (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Prabhava (No. 1) · Shaka 1909 · Vikram 2044 more |
| Period | Pitru Paksha · Chaturmasya; shraddha for those who departed on tithi Krishna-trayodashi |
| Festivals | Pradosha Vrat |
At sunrise 06:09
| Tithi | 13Krishna-trayodashi (Jaya, God of Love) · until 03:09 (21.09) more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Ashlesha, pada 4 (sharp, Naga - the lord of snakes (Sharpa), Mercury) · until 07:36 more Gandamula |
| Yoga | Siddha (“perfected, accomplished”, auspicious) · until 20:31 more |
| Karana | Gara (movable) · until 14:09 more |
| Vara | Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Kanya (Virgo), Moon: Karka (Cancer) |
Changes during the day
| from 07:36 | nakshatra Magha |
|---|---|
| from 14:09 | karana Vanija |
| from 20:31 | yoga Sadhya |
| from 03:09 (21.09) | tithi Krishna-chaturdashi |
| from 03:09 (21.09) | karana Vishti |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 05:32 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 06:09 |
| Noon | 12:23 |
| Sunset | 18:35 |
| End of twilight | 19:12 |
| Moonrise | 02:23 |
| Moonset | 18:11 |
| Day length | 12 h 26 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 1, average — 6, bad — 6
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 07:36 |
|---|
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 (07:36–18:35) is good for sowing, for root crops.
Festivals and periods
Pradosha Vrat · Shiva
A fast dedicated to Shiva on the thirteenth lunar day (Trayodashi) of both halves of the month. The decisive time is the evening twilight (Pradosha), when, according to legend, Shiva dances on Mount Kailash: in the evening Shiva Puja and abhisheka of the lingam are performed.
Rule: pradosha vyapini: 3 muhurtas after sunset, 18:35–20:55
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
- Pitru Paksha — shraddha for those who departed on tithi Krishna-trayodashi
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Yamaghanta 07:36–06:11 (21.09)
Anandadi: Vajra 06:09–07:36 Anandadi: Mudgara 07:36–06:11 (21.09)
- Bhadra on earth: 03:09–16:03 (21.09); Bhadra Mukha 03:09–05:17 (21.09); Bhadra Puchha 14:43–16:00 (21.09)
- Gandanta (nakshatra): 00:55–14:16
- Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Ashlesha
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 04:37–05:23 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 11:57–12:47 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:27–15:16 |
| Godhuli | 18:35–18:59 |
| Pradosha | 18:35–20:55 |
| Nishitha | 00:00–00:46 (21.09) |
| Amrita Kalam | 05:49–07:36 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 17:02–18:35 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 12:22–13:56 |
| Gulika Kalam | 15:29–17:02 |
| Dur Muhurta | 16:56–17:46 |
| Varjyam | 20:52–22:38 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: bad throughout the daytime
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | bad throughout the daytime |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | bad throughout the daytime |
| Bathing, washing hair | bad throughout the daytime |
Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Ashlesha until 07:36, Magha from 07:36; tithi Krishna-trayodashi; lagna Kanya 06:09, Tula 08:57, Vrischika 11:59, Dhanu 14:43, Makara 16:36, Kumbha 17:41, Mina 18:25
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Ashlesha (until 07:36) — physical affliction (suffering); Magha (from 07:36) — loss of property; Sunday — physical well-being.
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 = −4
A strict prohibition (a visible eclipse; Visha Yoga of the weekday, tithi and nakshatra; Amrita Siddhi turned to poison; Yamaghanta; the Anandadi yoga Mrityu) or a total score of -7 or lower: any new undertakings are best postponed.
Strict prohibition: Yamaghanta
+2 Yoga Siddha 06:09–20:310 Chaturmasya0 Pitru Paksha−1 Anandadi: Mudgara 07:36–06:11 (21.09)−1 Gandanta 06:09–14:16−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 06:09–07:36−3 Yamaghanta 07:36–06:11 (21.09)
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Avoid starting important matters — Krishna Chaturdashi, Bhadra on earth 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 | Prabhava (No. 1) · Shaka 1909 · Vikram 2044 more |
| Period | Pitru Paksha · Chaturmasya; shraddha for those who departed on tithi Krishna-chaturdashi |
| Festivals | Masik Shivaratri · Ghata Chaturdashi (Shastrahata Shraddha) |
At sunrise 06:11
| Tithi | 14Krishna-chaturdashi (Rikta, Kali) · until 04:51 (22.09) more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Magha, pada 4 (fierce, Pitris or Pitars - ancestors of the clan, forefathers, Ketu) · until 10:08 more Gandamula |
| Yoga | Sadhya (“attainable, amenable”, auspicious) · until 20:56 more |
| Karana | Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 16:03 more |
| Vara | Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Kanya (Virgo), Moon: Simha (Leo) |
Changes during the day
| from 10:08 | nakshatra Purva-Phalguni |
|---|---|
| from 16:03 | karana Shakuni |
| from 20:56 | yoga Shubha |
| from 04:51 (22.09) | tithi Amavasya |
| from 04:51 (22.09) | karana Chatushpada |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 05:34 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 06:11 |
| Noon | 12:22 |
| Sunset | 18:33 |
| End of twilight | 19:10 |
| Moonrise | 03:43 |
| Moonset | 18:17 |
| Day length | 12 h 21 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 10:08 |
|---|
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, Magha (06:11–10:08) is good for sowing, for root crops.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Phalguni (10:08–18:33) is good for root crops.
- Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 06:11–16:03: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
- Shakuni 16:03–18:33: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it (it is suitable for sowing).
- Krishna-chaturdashi 06:11–18:33: according to the Kalaprakashika, ploughing on Chaturdashi puts the owner’s life in danger.
Festivals and periods
Masik Shivaratri · Shiva
The monthly “night of Shiva” — the fourteenth day of the waning Moon. Devotees fast, keep vigil through the night and perform abhisheka of the lingam at midnight (Nishitha).
Rule: nishitha vyapini: midnight, 00:00–00:46 (22.09)
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Ghata Chaturdashi (Shastrahata Shraddha) · Pitris (ancestors)
Shraddha for those who died a violent death — by weapons or in an accident; it is performed on the fourteenth day of Pitru Paksha.
Rule: aparahna vyapini: the 4th fifth of the daytime, 13:36–16:04
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
- Pitru Paksha — shraddha for those who departed on tithi Krishna-chaturdashi
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Anandadi: Dhwaja 10:08–06:13 (22.09) Anandadi: Dhwanksha 06:11–10:08
- Bhadra on earth: 03:09–16:03; Bhadra Mukha 03:09–05:17; Bhadra Puchha 14:43–16:00
- Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Magha
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 04:38–05:25 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 11:57–12:47 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:26–15:15 |
| Godhuli | 18:33–18:56 |
| Pradosha | 18:33–20:53 |
| Nishitha | 00:00–00:46 (22.09) |
| Amrita Kalam | 07:29–09:15, 05:19–07:04 (22.09) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 07:44–09:16 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 10:49–12:22 |
| Gulika Kalam | 13:55–15:27 |
| Dur Muhurta | 12:47–13:36, 15:15–16:04 |
| Varjyam | 18:52–20:36 |
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 06:11–14:39, 16:32–17:37 |
Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Magha until 10:08, Purva-Phalguni from 10:08; tithi Krishna-chaturdashi; lagna Kanya 06:11, Tula 08:54, Vrischika 11:55, Dhanu 14:39, Makara 16:32, Kumbha 17:37, Mina 18:21
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Magha (until 10:08) — loss of property; Purva-Phalguni (from 10:08) — ill health; Monday — clear, bright complexion.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Krishna-chaturdashi 06:11–18:33: a Rikta and Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
- Bhadra on earth 06:11–16:03: no shaving or haircuts during Vishti Karana (according to the Muhurta Chintamani, Bhadra does harm when it is on earth; in heaven and in the netherworld its influence on earth is weak).
Cautions:
- The Muhurta Chintamani warns: whoever shaves in Magha nakshatra 4 times a year puts their life in danger — frequent haircuts in this nakshatra are best avoided.
- Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
- Monday: according to the Kalaprakashika, it is good for a haircut only during the waxing Moon.
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Avoid starting important matters · score S = −5
There is a mild prohibition (Amavasya, Krishna Chaturdashi, Bhadra on earth, Vyatipata, Vaidhriti, kshaya tithi, Sankranti, Ashubha Yoga) or the total score is -3 or lower: the day is unfavourable for important new matters, but suitable for fasting, prayer and everyday work.
Avoid starting important matters: Krishna Chaturdashi, Bhadra on earth
+1 Anandadi: Dhwaja 10:08–06:13 (22.09)+1 Yoga Sadhya 06:11–20:56+1 Auspicious weekday0 Chaturmasya0 Pitru Paksha−1 Anandadi: Dhwanksha 06:11–10:08−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 06:11–10:08−3 Krishna Chaturdashi 06:11–04:51 (22.09)−3 Bhadra on earth 06:11–16:03
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Avoid starting important matters — Amavasya, Fierce or sharp nakshatra Pitru Paksha: weddings, major purchases and new undertakings are traditionally postponed. |
|---|---|
| Month | Bhadrapada (amanta) · Ashwina (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Prabhava (No. 1) · Shaka 1909 · Vikram 2044 more |
| Period | Pitru Paksha · Chaturmasya; shraddha for those who departed on tithi Amavasya |
| Festivals | Mahalaya, Sarva Pitru Amavasya · Bhadrapada Amavasya · Bhaumvati Amavasya |
At sunrise 06:13
| Tithi | 30Amavasya (Purna, Pitris (ancestors)) · until 06:08 (23.09) more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Purva-Phalguni, pada 4 (fierce, Bhaga (Share, Distributor) - god of wealth and family, Venus) · until 12:18 more |
| Yoga | Shubha (“goodness, happiness”, auspicious) · until 21:01 more |
| Karana | Chatushpada (fixed, inauspicious) · until 17:33 more |
| Vara | Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Kanya (Virgo), Moon: Simha (Leo) |
Changes during the day
| from 12:18 | nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni |
|---|---|
| from 17:33 | karana Naga |
| from 21:01 | yoga Shukla |
| from 06:08 (23.09) | tithi Shukla-pratipat |
| from 06:08 (23.09) | karana Kimstughna |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 05:36 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 06:13 |
| Noon | 12:22 |
| Sunset | 18:30 |
| End of twilight | 19:07 |
| Moonrise | 05:02 |
| Moonset | 18:22 |
| Day length | 12 h 17 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 0, average — 3, bad — 10
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 12:18 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Phalguni (06:13–12:18) is good for root crops.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Phalguni (12:18–18:30) is good for sowing.
- Chatushpada 06:13–17:33: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
- Naga 17:33–18:30: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Festivals and periods
Mahalaya, Sarva Pitru Amavasya · Pitris (ancestors)
The main day of Pitru Paksha: shraddha for all ancestors, including those whose date of death is unknown. Navaratri begins the next day; in Bengal Mahalaya is the invocation of Durga to earth.
Rule: aparahna vyapini: the 4th fifth of the daytime, 13:35–16:03
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Bhadrapada Amavasya · Pitris (ancestors)
The new moon of Bhadrapada — Mahalaya, Sarva Pitru Amavasya: the end of Pitru Paksha, shraddha for all ancestors.
Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 04:51–06:08 (23.09)
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Bhaumvati Amavasya · Pitris (ancestors)
A new moon on a Tuesday (Bhauma — Mars): a day of ancestor rites and of propitiating Mars; it is believed to help free one from debts.
Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 04:51–06:08 (23.09)
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
- Pitru Paksha — shraddha for those who departed on tithi Amavasya
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:08–06:15 (23.09)
Anandadi: Prajapati 12:18–06:15 (23.09) Anandadi: Dhumra 06:13–12:18
- Gandanta (tithi): 05:42–06:33 (23.09)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 04:40–05:26 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 11:57–12:46 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:24–15:14 |
| Godhuli | 18:30–18:54 |
| Pradosha | 18:30–20:51 |
| Nishitha | 23:59–00:46 (23.09) |
| Amrita Kalam | 05:19–07:04 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 15:26–16:58 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 09:17–10:49 |
| Gulika Kalam | 12:22–13:54 |
| Dur Muhurta | 08:40–09:30, 23:12–23:59 |
| Varjyam | 20:01–21:44 |
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 12:18–14:35, 16:28–17:33 |
Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Purva-Phalguni until 12:18, Uttara-Phalguni from 12:18; tithi Amavasya; lagna Kanya 06:13, Tula 08:50, Vrischika 11:51, Dhanu 14:35, Makara 16:28, Kumbha 17:33, Mina 18:17
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Purva-Phalguni (until 12:18) — ill health; Uttara-Phalguni (from 12:18) — destruction of all diseases; Tuesday — harm to longevity.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Amavasya 06:13–18:30: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Cautions:
- The Muhurta Chintamani warns: whoever shaves in Uttara-Phalguni nakshatra 4 times a year puts their life in danger — frequent haircuts in this nakshatra are best avoided.
- Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Avoid starting important matters · score S = −3
There is a mild prohibition (Amavasya, Krishna Chaturdashi, Bhadra on earth, Vyatipata, Vaidhriti, kshaya tithi, Sankranti, Ashubha Yoga) or the total score is -3 or lower: the day is unfavourable for important new matters, but suitable for fasting, prayer and everyday work.
Avoid starting important matters: Amavasya
+2 Yoga Shubha 06:13–21:01+1 Anandadi: Prajapati 12:18–06:15 (23.09)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 12:18–06:15 (23.09)0 Chaturmasya0 Pitru Paksha−1 Anandadi: Dhumra 06:13–12:18−1 Eclipse nearby−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 06:13–12:18−3 Amavasya 06:13–06:08 (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.
| Summary | Ordinary day — pros: Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Anandadi: Vardhamana; cons: Samvartaka Yoga, Tryahasparsha |
|---|---|
| Month | Ashwina (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Prabhava (No. 1) · Shaka 1909 · Vikram 2044 more |
| Period | Sharad Navaratri (autumn), day 1 · Chaturmasya |
| Festivals | Sharad Navaratri: Ghatasthapana · Solar eclipse, annular (not visible here) |
At sunrise 06:15
| Tithi | 1Shukla-pratipat (Nanda, Brahma) · until 06:57 (24.09) more the tithi will also last until tomorrow’s sunrise (tryahasparsha) |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Uttara-Phalguni, pada 3 (fixed, Aryaman (Lord of Hospitality), Sun) · until 14:02 more |
| Yoga | Shukla (“bright, pure”, auspicious) · until 20:45 more |
| Karana | Kimstughna (fixed) · until 18:36 more |
| Vara | Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Kanya (Virgo), Moon: Kanya (Virgo) |
Changes during the day
| from 14:02 | nakshatra Hasta |
|---|---|
| from 18:36 | karana Bava |
| from 20:45 | yoga Brahma |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 05:38 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 06:15 |
| Noon | 12:22 |
| Sunset | 18:28 |
| End of twilight | 19:04 |
| Moonrise | 06:21 |
| Moonset | 18:26 |
| Day length | 12 h 12 min |
Sky
| New moon (Amavasya) | 06:08 |
|---|---|
| Autumnal equinox | 16:45 |
| Solar eclipse, annular | greatest eclipse 06:11, magnitude 0.963 |
| Visibility | not visible here (below the horizon) |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 10, average — 3, bad — 0
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 14:02 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Phalguni (06:15–14:02) is good for sowing.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Hasta (14:02–18:28) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
- Kimstughna 06:15–18:28: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Festivals and periods
Sharad Navaratri: Ghatasthapana · Durga
The start of the autumn (Sharad) Navaratri — the principal one of the year. The kalasha is installed in the morning, in the first third of the day, while Pratipada lasts (if that is not possible — at Abhijit Muhurta); for nine nights the nine forms of Durga are worshipped.
Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 06:08–06:57 (24.09)
the tithi spans two sunrises — the first day is chosen by rule
Ghatasthapana: 06:15–10:19
Navaratri, day 1: Shailaputri · Durga
Navaratri day. Shailaputri — “daughter of the Mountain”, Parvati as the daughter of Himavat, riding a bull; grants steadfastness.
- Sharad Navaratri (autumn), day 1
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 14:02–06:17 (24.09)
Samvartaka Yoga all day
Anandadi: Vardhamana 06:15–14:02 Anandadi: Ananda 14:02–06:17 (24.09)
- Gandanta (tithi): 05:42–06:33
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 04:41–05:28 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:23–15:12 |
| Godhuli | 18:28–18:51 |
| Pradosha | 18:28–20:49 |
| Nishitha | 23:59–00:46 (24.09) |
| Amrita Kalam | 06:19–08:02 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 12:21–13:53 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 07:46–09:18 |
| Gulika Kalam | 10:50–12:21 |
| Dur Muhurta | 11:57–12:46 |
| Varjyam | 22:53–00:34 (24.09) |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average throughout the daytime
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | average throughout the daytime |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average throughout the daytime |
| Bathing, washing hair | average throughout the daytime |
Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni until 14:02, Hasta from 14:02; tithi Shukla-pratipat; lagna Kanya 06:15, Tula 08:46, Vrischika 11:47, Dhanu 14:31, Makara 16:24, Kumbha 17:29, Mina 18:13
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Uttara-Phalguni (until 14:02) — destruction of all diseases; Hasta (from 14:02) — imparting radiance (to the person); Wednesday — favour of the authorities.
Cautions:
- The Muhurta Chintamani warns: whoever shaves in Uttara-Phalguni nakshatra 4 times a year puts their life in danger — frequent haircuts in this nakshatra are best avoided.
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Ordinary day · score S = −2
Auspicious and inauspicious factors are balanced: a day for routine matters; important matters are best timed for favourable days.
+1 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 14:02–06:17 (24.09)+1 Anandadi: Vardhamana 06:15–14:02+1 Auspicious nakshatra 06:15–14:02+1 Yoga Shukla 06:15–20:45+1 Auspicious weekday0 Chaturmasya−1 Eclipse (not visible here)−1 Gandanta 06:15–06:33−2 Tryahasparsha−3 Samvartaka Yoga all day
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Favourable day — Yoga Brahma, Auspicious nakshatra; auspicious time — after 15:19 |
|---|---|
| Month | Ashwina (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Prabhava (No. 1) · Shaka 1909 · Vikram 2044 more |
| Period | Sharad Navaratri (autumn), day 2 · Chaturmasya |
At sunrise 06:17
| Tithi | 1Shukla-pratipat (Nanda, Brahma) · until 06:57 more vriddhi: the same tithi also prevailed at yesterday’s sunrise |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Hasta, pada 3 (light, Savitar (Animating, Awakening), Moon) · until 15:19 more |
| Yoga | Brahma (“Brahma, sacred knowledge”, auspicious) · until 20:08 more |
| Karana | Bava (movable) · until 06:57 more |
| Vara | Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Kanya (Virgo), Moon: Kanya (Virgo) |
Changes during the day
| from 06:57 | tithi Shukla-dvitya |
|---|---|
| from 06:57 | karana Balava |
| from 15:19 | nakshatra Chitra |
| from 19:11 | karana Kaulava |
| from 20:08 | yoga Indra |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 05:40 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 06:17 |
| Noon | 12:21 |
| Sunset | 18:25 |
| End of twilight | 19:02 |
| Moonrise | 07:42 |
| Moonset | 18:31 |
| Day length | 12 h 08 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 9, average — 3, bad — 1
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 06:57 | from 15:19 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Hasta (06:17–15:19) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Chitra (15:19–18:25) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Festivals and periods
Navaratri, day 2: Shailaputri · Durga
Navaratri day. Shailaputri — “daughter of the Mountain”, Parvati as the daughter of Himavat, riding a bull; grants steadfastness.
- Sharad Navaratri (autumn), day 2
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Anandadi: Chara 15:19–06:19 (25.09) Anandadi: Rakshasa 06:17–15:19
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 04:42–05:30 |
|---|---|
| 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 | 09:00–10:41 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 13:52–15:23 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 06:17–07:48 |
| Gulika Kalam | 09:19–10:50 |
| Dur Muhurta | 10:19–11:08, 15:11–15:59 |
| Varjyam | 23:35–01:15 (25.09) |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: good 06:57–11:43, 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 | good 06:57–11:43, 16:20–17:25, 18:09–18:25 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails | good 06:57–11:43, 16:20–17:25, 18:09–18:25 |
| Cutting toenails | average throughout the daytime |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 06:57–14:27, 16:20–17:25, 18:09–18:25 |
Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Hasta until 15:19, Chitra from 15:19; tithi Shukla-pratipat until 06:57, Shukla-dvitya from 06:57; lagna Kanya 06:17, Tula 08:42, Vrischika 11:43, Dhanu 14:27, Makara 16:20, Kumbha 17:25, Mina 18:09
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Hasta (until 15:19) — imparting radiance (to the person); Chitra (from 15:19) — improvement of well-being; Thursday — success.
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Favourable day · score S = +3
Auspicious factors outweigh inauspicious ones: ordinary matters can be started.
Auspicious time begins after 15:19
+2 Yoga Brahma 06:17–20:08+1 Auspicious nakshatra 06:17–15:19+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 06:57–06:19 (25.09)0 Anandadi: Chara 15:19–06:19 (25.09)0 Chaturmasya−1 Anandadi: Rakshasa 06:17–15:19−1 Eclipse nearby
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Favourable day — Yoga Indra, Auspicious nakshatra; auspicious time — after 16:09 |
|---|---|
| Month | Ashwina (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Prabhava (No. 1) · Shaka 1909 · Vikram 2044 more |
| Period | Sharad Navaratri (autumn), day 3 · Chaturmasya |
| Festivals | Chandra Darshan |
At sunrise 06:19
| Tithi | 2Shukla-dvitya (Bhadra, Vidhatr) · until 07:18 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Chitra, pada 3 (soft, Tvashtri (Heavenly Architect) or Vishwakarma (Vastu God), Mars) · until 16:09 more |
| Yoga | Indra (“Indra, lord”, auspicious) · until 19:09 more |
| Karana | Kaulava (movable) · until 07:18 more |
| Vara | Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Kanya (Virgo), Moon: Tula (Libra) |
Changes during the day
| from 07:18 | tithi Shukla-tritya |
|---|---|
| from 07:18 | karana Taitila |
| from 16:09 | nakshatra Swati |
| from 19:09 | yoga Vaidhriti |
| from 19:18 | karana Gara |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 05:42 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 06:19 |
| Noon | 12:21 |
| Sunset | 18:22 |
| End of twilight | 18:59 |
| Moonrise | 09:06 |
| Moonset | 18:38 |
| Day length | 12 h 03 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 8, average — 2, bad — 3
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 07:18 | from 16:09 |
|---|
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, Chitra (06:19–16:09) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Swati (16:09–18:22) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Festivals and periods
Navaratri, day 3: Brahmacharini · Durga
Navaratri day. Brahmacharini — the goddess of austerity with a rosary and a water pot; grants patience and strength in keeping vows.
Chandra Darshan · Chandra (the Moon)
The first evening after the new moon, when the thin lunar crescent becomes visible. People look at the young Moon, offer it water and pray for well-being; some fast until it appears.
Rule: first visible lunar crescent, 18:22–18:38
on the first evenings the crescent sets almost together with the Sun (northern latitudes) — the day is chosen by the Yallop crescent visibility criterion
Crescent Moon above the horizon after sunset: 18:22–18:38
- Sharad Navaratri (autumn), day 3
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Ravi Yoga 16:09–06:21 (26.09)
Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:19–07:18
Anandadi: Musala 06:19–16:09 Anandadi: Gada 16:09–06:21 (26.09)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 04:44–05:31 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 11:56–12:45 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:21–15:09 |
| Godhuli | 18:22–18:46 |
| Pradosha | 18:22–20:46 |
| Nishitha | 23:58–00:45 (26.09) |
| Amrita Kalam | 09:31–11:11 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 10:50–12:20 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 15:21–16:52 |
| Gulika Kalam | 07:49–09:20 |
| Dur Muhurta | 08:43–09:32, 12:45–13:33 |
| Varjyam | 21:50–23:28 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: good 06:19–11:39, 16:16–17:21, 18:05–18:22
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 06:19–11:39, 16:16–17:21, 18:05–18:22 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails | good 06:19–11:39, 16:16–17:21, 18:05–18:22 |
| Cutting toenails | good 07:18–11:39, 16:16–17:21, 18:05–18:22 |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 06:19–14:24, 16:16–17:21, 18:05–18:22 |
Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Chitra until 16:09, Swati from 16:09; tithi Shukla-dvitya until 07:18, Shukla-tritya from 07:18; lagna Kanya 06:19, Tula 08:38, Vrischika 11:39, Dhanu 14:24, Makara 16:16, Kumbha 17:21, Mina 18:05
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Chitra (until 16:09) — improvement of well-being; Swati (from 16:09) — 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 begins after 16:09
+2 Yoga Indra 06:19–19:09+1 Auspicious nakshatra 06:19–16:09+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 06:19–07:180 Ravi Yoga 16:09–06:21 (26.09)0 Chaturmasya0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:19–07:18−1 Anandadi: Musala 06:19–16:09
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Avoid starting important matters — Vaidhriti, Rikta tithi |
|---|---|
| Month | Ashwina (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Prabhava (No. 1) · Shaka 1909 · Vikram 2044 more |
| Period | Sharad Navaratri (autumn), day 4 · Chaturmasya |
| Festivals | Vinayaka Chaturthi |
At sunrise 06:21
| Tithi | 3Shukla-tritya (Jaya, Vishnu) · until 07:11 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Swati, pada 3 (movable, Waiu (Wind), Rahu) · until 16:32 more |
| Yoga | Vaidhriti (“without support, discord”, inauspicious) · until 17:49 more |
| Karana | Gara (movable) · until 07:11 more |
| Vara | Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Kanya (Virgo), Moon: Tula (Libra) |
Changes during the day
| from 07:11 | tithi Shukla-chaturti |
|---|---|
| from 07:11 | karana Vanija |
| from 16:32 | nakshatra Vishakha |
| from 17:49 | yoga Vishkambha |
| from 18:58 | karana Vishti |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 05:44 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 06:21 |
| Noon | 12:21 |
| Sunset | 18:20 |
| End of twilight | 18:56 |
| Moonrise | 10:34 |
| Moonset | 18:47 |
| Day length | 11 h 58 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 7, average — 6, bad — 0
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 07:11 | from 16:32 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Swati (06:21–16:32) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Vishakha (16:32–18:20) is good for sowing, for root crops.
Festivals and periods
Navaratri, day 4: Chandraghanta · Durga
Navaratri day. Chandraghanta — with a bell-shaped crescent moon on her forehead; grants courage and protection.
Vinayaka Chaturthi · Ganesha
The monthly Chaturthi of Ganesha in the bright half of the month. Puja is performed at noon (Madhyahna); in the evening of this day devotees do not look at the Moon.
Rule: madhyahna vyapini: midday (the 3rd fifth of the daytime), 11:08–13:32
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
- Sharad Navaratri (autumn), day 4
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Ravi Yoga 06:21–16:32 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 06:21–16:32 Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 06:21–16:32 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:11–06:23 (27.09)
Anandadi: Siddhi 06:21–16:32 Anandadi: Shubha 16:32–06:23 (27.09)
- Bhadra in the netherworld: 18:58–06:39 (27.09); Bhadra Mukha 18:55–20:52; Bhadra Puchha 05:28–06:39 (27.09)
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 | 07:36–09:13 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 09:20–10:50 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 13:50–15:20 |
| Gulika Kalam | 06:21–07:51 |
| Dur Muhurta | 06:21–07:09, 07:09–07:57 |
| Varjyam | 22:08–23:44 |
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 06:21–14:20, 16:12–16:32 |
Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Swati until 16:32, Vishakha from 16:32; tithi Shukla-tritya until 07:11, Shukla-chaturti from 07:11; lagna Kanya 06:21, Tula 08:34, Vrischika 11:35, Dhanu 14:20, Makara 16:12, Kumbha 17:17, Mina 18:01
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Swati (until 16:32) — relief from all suffering; Vishakha (from 16:32) — loss of money; Saturday — decline of physical strength.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Shukla-chaturti 07:11–18:20: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
- Vaidhriti 06:21–17:49: auspicious undertakings, including haircuts, are avoided during this yoga (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Avoid starting important matters · score S = +5
There is a mild prohibition (Amavasya, Krishna Chaturdashi, Bhadra on earth, Vyatipata, Vaidhriti, kshaya tithi, Sankranti, Ashubha Yoga) or the total score is -3 or lower: the day is unfavourable for important new matters, but suitable for fasting, prayer and everyday work.
Avoid starting important matters: Vaidhriti
+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 06:21–16:32+2 Ravi Yoga 06:21–16:32+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:11–06:23 (27.09)+1 Anandadi: Siddhi 06:21–16:32+1 Auspicious nakshatra 06:21–16:32+1 Auspicious tithi 06:21–07:11+1 Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 06:21–16:320 Chaturmasya−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−2 Rikta tithi 07:11–06:23 (27.09)−3 Vaidhriti 06:21–17:49
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Avoid starting important matters — Kshaya tithi, Rikta tithi |
|---|---|
| Month | Ashwina (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Prabhava (No. 1) · Shaka 1909 · Vikram 2044 more |
| Period | Sharad Navaratri (autumn), day 5 · Chaturmasya |
At sunrise 06:23
| Tithi | 4Shukla-chaturti (Rikta, Yama) · until 06:39 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Vishakha, pada 3 (mixed, Indra and Agni, Jupiter) · until 16:30 more |
| Yoga | Vishkambha (“prop, bolt”, inauspicious) · until 16:08 more |
| Karana | Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 06:39 more |
| Vara | Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Kanya (Virgo), Moon: Tula (Libra) |
Changes during the day
| from 06:39 | tithi Shukla-panchami (kshaya: not present at any sunrise) |
|---|---|
| from 06:39 | karana Bava |
| from 16:08 | yoga Priti |
| from 16:30 | nakshatra Anuradha |
| from 18:13 | karana Balava |
| from 05:41 (28.09) | tithi Shukla-shashti |
| from 05:41 (28.09) | karana Kaulava |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 05:46 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 06:23 |
| Noon | 12:20 |
| Sunset | 18:17 |
| End of twilight | 18:54 |
| Moonrise | 12:06 |
| Moonset | 19:00 |
| Day length | 11 h 54 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 2, average — 3, bad — 8
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 06:39 | from 16:30 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Vishakha (06:23–16:30) is good for sowing, for root crops.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Anuradha (16:30–18:17) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
- Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 06:23–06:39: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Festivals and periods
Navaratri, day 5: Kushmanda, Skandamata · Durga
Navaratri day. Kushmanda — she who created the universe with her smile; grants health and strength. Skandamata — the mother of Skanda, holding her son on her lap; grants motherly grace.
- Sharad Navaratri (autumn), day 5
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Ravi Yoga 11:01–16:30
Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:23–06:39 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:41–06:25 (28.09)
Anandadi: Utpata 06:23–16:30 Anandadi: Mrityu 16:30–06:25 (28.09)
- Bhadra in the netherworld: 18:58 (26.09)–06:39; Bhadra Mukha 18:55–20:52 (26.09); Bhadra Puchha 05:28–06:39
- Gandanta (tithi): 05:18–06:04 (28.09)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 04:46–05:34 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 11:56–12:44 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:19–15:06 |
| Godhuli | 18:17–18:41 |
| Pradosha | 18:17–20:43 |
| Nishitha | 23:57–00:45 (28.09) |
| Amrita Kalam | 07:43–09:19, 05:52–07:26 (28.09) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 16:48–18:17 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 12:20–13:49 |
| Gulika Kalam | 15:18–16:48 |
| Dur Muhurta | 16:42–17:29 |
| Varjyam | 20:26–22:00 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 06:39–11:31, 16:08–17:13, 17:57–18:17
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | average 06:39–11:31, 16:08–17:13, 17:57–18:17 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average 06:39–11:31, 16:08–17:13, 17:57–18:17 |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 06:39–14:16, 16:08–18:17 |
Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Vishakha until 16:30, Anuradha from 16:30; tithi Shukla-chaturti until 06:39, Shukla-panchami from 06:39; lagna Kanya 06:23, Tula 08:30, Vrischika 11:31, Dhanu 14:16, Makara 16:08, Kumbha 17:13, Mina 17:57
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Vishakha (until 16:30) — loss of money; Anuradha (from 16:30) — loss of money. In general Anuradha is favourable, but not for the very first shaving, cutting or trimming of hair (“vapanam”); Sunday — physical well-being.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Shukla-chaturti 06:23–06:39: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Cautions:
- The Muhurta Chintamani warns: whoever shaves in 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 = −2
There is a mild prohibition (Amavasya, Krishna Chaturdashi, Bhadra on earth, Vyatipata, Vaidhriti, kshaya tithi, Sankranti, Ashubha Yoga) or the total score is -3 or lower: the day is unfavourable for important new matters, but suitable for fasting, prayer and everyday work.
Avoid starting important matters: Kshaya tithi
+1 Auspicious tithi 06:39–05:41 (28.09)+1 Ravi Yoga 11:01–16:300 Yoga Priti 16:08–06:25 (28.09)0 Auspicious nakshatra 16:30–06:25 (28.09)0 Anandadi: Utpata 06:23–16:30 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Chaturmasya0 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:23–06:390 Vishti (Bhadra) 06:23–06:390 Anandadi: Mrityu 16:30–06:25 (28.09)−2 Kshaya tithi−2 Rikta tithi 06:23–06:39
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Best day — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Anandadi: Manasa; auspicious time — until 16:04 |
|---|---|
| Month | Ashwina (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Prabhava (No. 1) · Shaka 1909 · Vikram 2044 more |
| Period | Sharad Navaratri (autumn), day 6 · Chaturmasya |
| Festivals | Skanda Shashti |
At sunrise 06:25
| Tithi | 6Shukla-shashti (Nanda, Kartikeya) · until 04:20 (29.09) more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Anuradha, pada 3 (soft, Mitra (Friend), Saturn) · until 16:04 more |
| Yoga | Priti (“love, affection”, auspicious) · until 14:08 more |
| Karana | Kaulava (movable) · until 17:03 more |
| Vara | Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Kanya (Virgo), Moon: Vrischika (Scorpio) |
Changes during the day
| from 14:08 | yoga Ayushman |
|---|---|
| from 16:04 | nakshatra Jyestha |
| from 17:03 | karana Taitila |
| from 04:20 (29.09) | tithi Shukla-saptami |
| from 04:20 (29.09) | karana Gara |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 05:48 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 06:25 |
| Noon | 12:20 |
| Sunset | 18:14 |
| End of twilight | 18:51 |
| Moonrise | 13:39 |
| Moonset | 19:24 |
| Day length | 11 h 49 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 9, average — 1, bad — 3
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 16:04 |
|---|
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, Anuradha (06:25–16:04) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Jyestha (16:04–18:14) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Festivals and periods
Navaratri, day 6: Katyayani · Durga
Navaratri day. Katyayani — the warrior goddess who slew Mahishasura; young women pray to her for a good husband.
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 05:41–04:20 (29.09)
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
- Sharad Navaratri (autumn), day 6
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 06:25–16:04 Ravi Yoga 16:04–06:27 (29.09)
Hutashana Yoga 06:25–04:20 (29.09) Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:25–04:20 (29.09) Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:20–06:27 (29.09)
Anandadi: Manasa 06:25–16:04 Anandadi: Padma 16:04–06:27 (29.09)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 04:48–05:36 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 11:56–12:43 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:18–15:05 |
| Godhuli | 18:14–18:39 |
| Pradosha | 18:14–20:41 |
| Nishitha | 23:56–00:45 (29.09) |
| Amrita Kalam | 05:52–07:26 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 07:53–09:22 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 10:51–12:19 |
| Gulika Kalam | 13:48–15:17 |
| Dur Muhurta | 12:43–13:30, 15:05–15:52 |
| Varjyam | 21:29–23:02 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 06:25–11:27, 16:05–17:09, 17:53–18:14
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | average 06:25–11:27, 16:05–17:09, 17:53–18:14 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average 06:25–11:27, 16:05–17:09, 17:53–18:14 |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 06:25–14:12 |
Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Anuradha until 16:04, Jyestha from 16:04; tithi Shukla-shashti; lagna Kanya 06:25, Tula 08:26, Vrischika 11:27, Dhanu 14:12, Makara 16:05, Kumbha 17:09, Mina 17:53
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Anuradha (until 16:04) — loss of money. In general Anuradha is favourable, but not for the very first shaving, cutting or trimming of hair (“vapanam”); Jyestha (from 16:04) — loss (reduction) of landed property (real estate); Monday — clear, bright complexion.
Cautions:
- The Muhurta Chintamani warns: whoever shaves in Anuradha nakshatra 3 times a year puts their life in danger — frequent haircuts in this nakshatra are best avoided.
- Jyeshtha: favourable for shaving according to the Muhurta Chintamani and B. V. Raman (the rating above follows the Kalaprakashika, where it is avoided).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Best day · score S = +7
The total of auspicious factors is high and there are no prohibitions: suitable for important undertakings.
Auspicious time ends by 16:04
+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 06:25–16:04+1 Anandadi: Manasa 06:25–16:04+1 Auspicious nakshatra 06:25–16:04+1 Yoga Priti 06:25–14:08+1 Auspicious weekday0 Ravi Yoga 16:04–06:27 (29.09)0 Chaturmasya0 Hutashana Yoga 06:25–04:20 (29.09) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:25–04:20 (29.09) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 16:04–06:27 (29.09)
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Ordinary day — pros: Ravi Yoga, Yoga Ayushman; cons: Fierce or sharp nakshatra, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn) |
|---|---|
| Month | Ashwina (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Prabhava (No. 1) · Shaka 1909 · Vikram 2044 more |
| Period | Sharad Navaratri (autumn), day 7 · Chaturmasya |
| Festivals | Saraswati Avahana |
At sunrise 06:27
| Tithi | 7Shukla-saptami (Bhadra, Indra) · until 02:37 (30.09) more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Jyestha, pada 3 (sharp, Indra (Leader of the Gods), Mercury) · until 15:16 more Gandamula |
| Yoga | Ayushman (“long-lived”, auspicious) · until 11:49 more |
| Karana | Gara (movable) · until 15:31 more |
| Vara | Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Kanya (Virgo), Moon: Vrischika (Scorpio) |
Changes during the day
| from 11:49 | yoga Saubhagya |
|---|---|
| from 15:16 | nakshatra Mula |
| from 15:31 | karana Vanija |
| from 02:37 (30.09) | tithi Shukla-ashtami |
| from 02:37 (30.09) | karana Vishti |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 05:50 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 06:27 |
| Noon | 12:20 |
| Sunset | 18:12 |
| End of twilight | 18:48 |
| Moonrise | 15:03 |
| Moonset | 20:06 |
| Day length | 11 h 45 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 4, average — 4, bad — 5
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Jyestha (06:27–15:16) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Mula (15:16–18:12) is good for sowing, for root crops.
Festivals and periods
Navaratri, day 7: Kalaratri · Durga
Navaratri day. Kalaratri — the most fearsome form of Durga, destroyer of darkness and fear.
Saraswati Avahana · Saraswati
The invocation of Saraswati during Navaratri under the Mula nakshatra: books and musical instruments are placed before the goddess, and study is set aside until Vijayadashami.
Rule: aparahna vyapini: the 4th fifth of the daytime, 13:30–15:51
- Sharad Navaratri (autumn), day 7
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Ravi Yoga 06:27–15:16 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 02:37–06:28 (30.09)
Hutashana Yoga 06:27–02:37 (30.09) Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:27–02:37 (30.09) Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 15:16–02:37 (30.09)
Anandadi: Chhatra 15:16–06:28 (30.09) Anandadi: Mudgara 06:27–15:16
- Bhadra in the netherworld: 02:37–13:39 (30.09); Bhadra Puchha 04:16–05:22 (30.09); Bhadra Mukha 05:22–07:12 (30.09)
- Gandanta (nakshatra): 09:30–21:01
- Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Jyestha
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 04:49–05:38 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 11:56–12:43 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:17–15:04 |
| Godhuli | 18:12–18:36 |
| Pradosha | 18:12–20:39 |
| Nishitha | 23:56–00:45 (30.09) |
| Amrita Kalam | 06:46–08:18 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 15:15–16:44 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 09:23–10:51 |
| Gulika Kalam | 12:19–13:47 |
| Dur Muhurta | 08:48–09:35, 23:06–23:56 |
| Varjyam | none on this day |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 06:27–11:23, 16:01–17:05, 17:49–18:12
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 06:27–11:23, 16:01–17:05, 17:49–18:12 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average 06:27–11:23, 16:01–17:05, 17:49–18:12 |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 06:27–14:08, 16:01–17:05, 17:49–18:12 |
Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Jyestha until 15:16, Mula from 15:16; tithi Shukla-saptami; lagna Kanya 06:27, Tula 08:22, Vrischika 11:23, Dhanu 14:08, Makara 16:01, Kumbha 17:05, Mina 17:49
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Jyestha (until 15:16) — loss (reduction) of landed property (real estate); Mula (from 15:16) — ruin of the family; Tuesday — harm to longevity.
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.
+2 Ravi Yoga 06:27–15:16+1 Yoga Ayushman 06:27–11:49+1 Auspicious tithi 06:27–02:37 (30.09)0 Anandadi: Chhatra 15:16–06:28 (30.09)0 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 15:16–02:37 (30.09) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Chaturmasya0 Hutashana Yoga 06:27–02:37 (30.09) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:27–02:37 (30.09) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Anandadi: Mudgara 06:27–15:16−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 06:27–15:16
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Unfavourable day — Yamaghanta, many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower) |
|---|---|
| Month | Ashwina (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Prabhava (No. 1) · Shaka 1909 · Vikram 2044 more |
| Period | Sharad Navaratri (autumn), day 8 · Chaturmasya |
| Festivals | Durga Ashtami (Maha Ashtami) |
At sunrise 06:28
| Tithi | 8Shukla-ashtami (Jaya, Vasus) · until 00:35 (01.10) more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Mula, pada 3 (sharp, Nirriti (Goddess of Destruction or Alakshmi), Ketu) · until 14:07 more Gandamula |
| Yoga | Saubhagya (“good fortune, marital happiness”, auspicious) · until 09:13 more |
| Karana | Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 13:39 more |
| Vara | Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Kanya (Virgo), Moon: Dhanu (Sagittarius) |
Changes during the day
| from 09:13 | yoga Shobhana |
|---|---|
| from 13:39 | karana Bava |
| from 14:07 | nakshatra Purva-Ashadha |
| from 00:35 (01.10) | tithi Shukla-navami |
| from 00:35 (01.10) | karana Balava |
| from 06:23 (01.10) | yoga Atiganda |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 05:52 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 06:28 |
| Noon | 12:19 |
| Sunset | 18:09 |
| End of twilight | 18:46 |
| Moonrise | 16:04 |
| Moonset | 21:15 |
| Day length | 11 h 40 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 14:07 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Mula (06:28–14:07) is good for sowing, for root crops.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Ashadha (14:07–18:09) is good for root crops.
- Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 06:28–13:39: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Festivals and periods
Durga Ashtami (Maha Ashtami) · Durga
The main day of Durga Puja: the Goddess is worshipped as Mahagauri, and Kanya Puja is performed. At the junction of Ashtami and Navami, Sandhi Puja is held — the time of the Goddess’s victory over Chanda and Munda.
Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 02:37–00:35 (01.10)
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Sandhi Puja: 00:11–00:59 (01.10)
Navaratri, day 8: Mahagauri · Durga
Navaratri day. Mahagauri — radiant white, she grants purification and peace.
- Sharad Navaratri (autumn), day 8
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Yamaghanta 06:28–14:07 Hutashana Yoga 06:28–00:35 (01.10) Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:28–00:35 (01.10) Krakacha Yoga 00:35–06:30 (01.10)
Anandadi: Dhwaja 06:28–14:07 Anandadi: Shrivatsa 14:07–06:30 (01.10)
- Bhadra in the netherworld: 02:37–13:39; Bhadra Puchha 04:16–05:22; Bhadra Mukha 05:22–07:12
- Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Mula
- Surya Dagdha tithi: Shukla-ashtami
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 04:50–05:39 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:16–15:02 |
| Godhuli | 18:09–18:34 |
| Pradosha | 18:09–20:37 |
| Nishitha | 23:55–00:45 (01.10) |
| Amrita Kalam | 08:01–09:33 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 12:19–13:46 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 07:56–09:24 |
| Gulika Kalam | 10:51–12:19 |
| Dur Muhurta | 11:55–12:42 |
| Varjyam | 12:36–14:07, 23:09–00:39 (01.10) |
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 15:57–17:01, 17:45–18:09 |
Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Mula until 14:07, Purva-Ashadha from 14:07; tithi Shukla-ashtami; lagna Kanya 06:28, Tula 08:18, Vrischika 11:19, Dhanu 14:04, Makara 15:57, Kumbha 17:01, Mina 17:45
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Mula (until 14:07) — ruin of the family; Purva-Ashadha (from 14:07) — ruin of the family; Wednesday — favour of the authorities.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Shukla-ashtami 06:28–18:09: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Unfavourable day · score S = −9
A strict prohibition (a visible eclipse; Visha Yoga of the weekday, tithi and nakshatra; Amrita Siddhi turned to poison; Yamaghanta; the Anandadi yoga Mrityu) or a total score of -7 or lower: any new undertakings are best postponed.
Strict prohibition: Yamaghanta, many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower)
+1 Anandadi: Dhwaja 06:28–14:07+1 Yoga Saubhagya 06:28–09:13+1 Auspicious weekday0 Chaturmasya−1 Ashtami 06:28–00:35 (01.10)−1 Surya Dagdha tithi 06:28–00:35 (01.10)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 06:28–14:07−2 Hutashana Yoga 06:28–00:35 (01.10)−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:28–00:35 (01.10)−2 Vishti (Bhadra) 06:28–13:39−3 Yamaghanta 06:28–14:07
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
Patron: Hrishikesha; Aditya — Vivasvan. Full moon in nakshatra Purva or Uttara Bhadrapada. Ritu: Varsha.
Amanta — reckoning lunar months from new moon to new moon (South and West India; this calendar shows months this way). Purnimanta — reckoning from full moon to full moon (North India): the bright half of the month (Shukla Paksha) bears the same name in both systems, while the dark half (Krishna Paksha) in purnimanta already belongs to the next month. So, for example, Krishna Janmashtami is “Shravana, Krishna 8” in amanta and “Bhadrapada, Krishna 8” in purnimanta: it is one and the same day.
Northern samvatsara: Vikrama (No. 14)
Shaka Samvat 1909 · Vikram Samvat 2044 · Kali Yuga 5088
Next year — Vibhava, from the new moon before Ugadi (the start of Chaitra) 18.03.1988
In South India (Shaka Samvat, lunar reckoning) the years of the 60-year cycle follow one another without a break, and the name of the year changes at Ugadi — at the start of Chaitra, on the first tithi of the bright half.
Group: Jaya. Deity: Vasus.
The ruler of the eighth lunar day is Vasu, which favors the beginning of military operations, the construction of defenses and fortifications.
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)
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.
Deity: Yama
Bhadra — the most inauspicious karana: weddings, journeys, purchases and any auspicious undertakings are avoided during it. It suits only harsh deeds: fighting enemies, demolition, removing obstacles.
A karana is half a tithi; there are 60 of them in a lunar month.
Lord: Mars
Promotes decisive manifestations of will, competitions, active and gambling games, sports, training, overcoming obstacles, working with fire, metal (especially iron), mechanisms, electricity, explosive substances and weapons, militant actions, demand from debtors, litigation, verdicts, quarrels, conflicts, control of parasites (insects and rats) and similar matters. Some medical procedures, such as massage or chiropractic therapy, can be carried out during this time.
Start of morning civil twilight: the Sun is 6° below the horizon and the sky grows light.
Appearance of the upper limb of the solar disc, with refraction. The Vedic day and the vara begin at sunrise.
True noon — the culmination of the Sun, midway between sunrise and sunset.
The upper limb of the solar disc disappears below the horizon (with refraction).
End of evening civil twilight: the Sun is 6° below the horizon.
Appearance of the upper limb of the lunar disc above the horizon. The decisive time for Sankashti Chaturthi and Karwa Chauth.
The upper limb of the lunar disc disappears below the horizon.
Garden tasks are rated as in the site’s “Lunar calendar for gardeners” section: the weekday, nakshatra and tithi are taken into account; starting from a base score of 3, each factor adds one point if favourable or subtracts one if unfavourable; total score 0–6: 0–2 — bad, 3–4 — average, 5–6 — good. The table shows the rating at sunrise and after each change of nakshatra or tithi during the daytime (“from HH:MM”); the icons next to the sunrise rating show the contribution of the weekday, nakshatra and tithi at sunrise: “+” (green) adds one point, “0” (yellow) has no effect, “–” (red) subtracts one.
The ratings are the site author’s summary of the Indian and Tibetan traditions. Classical texts on agriculture: the Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX, English translation by N. P. Subramania Iyer, 1917), B. V. Raman’s Muhurtha (ch. XIII), the Brihat Samhita of Varahamihira (ch. 55).
what to do (Tibetan tradition): unfavorable for planting seeds, flowers and trees or for working in the field (favorable for fighting pests or pruning something)
plants of the day: onions, garlic and thorny plants, plants that actively defend themselves
nakshatra Anuradha
No pruning; planting flowers, soaking and the like are allowed.
Shukla-ashtami
tillage and sowing are forbidden
For pruning and uprooting; plowing and watering are allowed, but nothing else.
for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
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.
An auspicious combination of weekday and tithi group: Fri — Nanda (1, 6, 11), Wed — Bhadra (2, 7, 12), Tue — Jaya (3, 8, 13), Sat — Rikta (4, 9, 14), Thu — Purna (5, 10, 15). Brings success; if the same pair also forms an inauspicious yoga, Siddha prevails.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
The time of Vishti Karana — halves of the 4th, 8th, 11th and 15th tithis of the bright half and of the 3rd, 7th, 10th and 14th of the dark half of the month. Auspicious activities are not begun during Bhadra; its strength depends on where it resides: on earth it is most harmful, while in heaven or in the netherworld the harm is mitigated (according to a verse of the Muhurta Chintamani, there it even portends good fortune and gain).
“Mouth” of Bhadra — the most dangerous 5 ghatis (2 hours) of Bhadra; nothing important is done at this time.
“Tail” of Bhadra — the last 3 ghatis (1 h 12 min) of one of its praharas; considered an acceptable time if Bhadra cannot be avoided (for example, for Holika Dahan).
The knotted junction of “water” and “fire”: the last pada of Ashlesha, Jyeshtha and Revati and the first pada of Magha, Mula and Ashwini (as well as the tithi junctions of the 5th and 6th, the 10th and 11th, the 15th and 1st). Unfavourable for new undertakings.
The penultimate, 14th muhurta of the night: it begins about an hour and a half before sunrise and lasts about 48 minutes. The best time for meditation, prayer, japa and study.
The 8th of the 15 daytime muhurtas, around true noon (about 48 minutes). The “invincible” time, suitable for almost any new undertaking — except on Wednesdays.
The 11th daytime muhurta, the “time of victory”: good for journeys, contests and decisive action; the main time of Vijayadashami.
“Dust from the hooves” — about 24 minutes right after sunset, when the cows return from pasture. An auspicious time for weddings and evening rites.
The first fifth of the night after sunset (three night muhurtas, about 2.5 hours). The time for worshipping Shiva, lighting the Diwali diyas and performing Holika Dahan.
Midnight — the 8th muhurta of the night. The decisive time for Maha Shivaratri, Krishna Janmashtami and Kali Puja.
“Time of nectar” — about an hour and a half within each nakshatra, favourable for any new undertaking and mitigating inauspicious factors.
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Rahu (a different segment for each weekday). No new work, journeys or deals are started; whatever was begun earlier may be continued.
How it is calculated: following the South Indian tradition (Tamil Nadu, Kerala), as Drik Panchang does — the daytime from sunrise to sunset (upper limb of the disc, with refraction) is divided into 8 parts, and Rahu Kalam is part 7 (Mon 2, Sat 3, Fri 4, Wed 5, Thu 6, Tue 7, Sun 8).
Another tradition — Kala Vela: the eighth parts of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order starting from the lord of the day, while the eighth part, the last before sunset, is “empty”, without a lord; in this tradition it is given to Rahu — today {y} (on Sundays it coincides with the calculation above).
Yet another tradition — printed panchangas: a nominal day of 6:00–18:00, so Rahu Kalam always falls at the same clock time — today 15:00–16:30; if the nominal 6:00–18:00 day is counted in local mean time — 15:29–16:59 by the clock. Far from India this is a rough approximation.
Using the rising and setting of the centre of the disc without refraction (old Siddhantic panchangas): {x}.
At night Rahu Kalam is usually not reckoned (the translator of the Kalaprakashika, 1917: “it occurs only in the daytime”); a few divide the night into 8 parts as well, but there is no generally accepted order of the night parts. In North India, Choghadiya is more often consulted to choose the hour.
One-eighth of the daytime associated with Yama: unfavourable for new undertakings and journeys.
How it is calculated: the eighths of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day; Yamaganda (Yamaghantaka) is Jupiter’s portion, today part 3. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 09:00–10:30.
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Gulika (the son of Saturn). Whatever is begun at this time tends to repeat, so funerals are not held and loans are not taken during Gulika; important new undertakings are usually avoided.
How it is calculated: Saturn’s portion among the eighths of the daytime (planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day), today part 5. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 12:00–13:30. According to a note by the translator of the Kalaprakashika, Gulika is not considered inauspicious: it is even good for reaping, gathering grain, trade, medical treatment, repaying debts and a number of other activities; the view that whatever is begun during Gulika will repeat itself is a popular (mainly Tamil) belief.
An inauspicious muhurta (about 48 minutes) — one or two per day, specific to each weekday. It is avoided for new undertakings, journeys and deals.
“Rejected” time — about an hour and a half within each nakshatra (4 ghatis of 60, starting from a ghati specific to that nakshatra). Unfavourable for new undertakings.
B. V. Raman: nails are not cut on Friday or Saturday, on Ashtami, Navami or Chaturdashi, or on new moon and full moon days.
B. V. Raman: nails are not cut on Friday or Saturday, on Ashtami, Navami or Chaturdashi, or on new moon and full moon days.
Weekdays for a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: auspicious — Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday; avoided — Sunday, Tuesday and Saturday (Sunday is permitted for Brahmins, Tuesday for Kshatriyas, Saturday for Vaishyas and others); Monday is good only during the waxing Moon.
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Nakshatras for a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: auspicious — Ashwini, Mrigashirsha, Punarvasu, Pushya, Hasta, Chitra, Shravana, Dhanishtha and Revati; fairly good — Rohini, Uttara Phalguni, Swati, Uttara Ashadha, Shatabhisha and Uttara Bhadrapada; the rest are avoided.
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Tithis for a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: auspicious — the 2nd, 3rd, 5th, 7th, 10th, 11th and 13th; avoided — the 1st, 4th, 6th, 8th, 9th, 14th, full moon and new moon; in Krishna Paksha the first five tithis are permitted (according to some, the first seven).
−1 — inauspicious sign for a haircut
according to the Kalaprakashika: “disease and suffering”
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut
−1 — inauspicious sign for a haircut
according to the Kalaprakashika: “disease and suffering”
−1 — inauspicious sign for a haircut
according to the Kalaprakashika: “fear of the authorities”
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut
−1 — inauspicious sign for a haircut
according to the Kalaprakashika: “ruin of the family”
Lagna for a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: auspicious signs — Vrishabha, Mithuna, Karka, Kanya, Tula, Makara and Mina; avoided — Mesha, Simha, Vrischika, Dhanu and Kumbha (all except Kumbha are permitted if a benefic occupies the sign or benefics aspect it).
Mesha (Aries) — “great calamities”; Simha (Leo) — “disease and suffering”; Vrischika (Scorpio) — “disease and suffering”; Dhanu (Sagittarius) — “fear of the authorities”; Kumbha (Aquarius) — “ruin of the family”.
Classical rules: have a haircut or shave in the daytime, preferably before noon — not at night or at twilight; not after eating, bathing or anointing the body with oil; not on the day of setting out on a journey; not when one’s wife is pregnant; not on one’s birth nakshatra or the 10th and 19th nakshatras from it, and not during Chandrashtama (the Moon in the 8th sign from the natal Moon). These prohibitions are lifted for a wedding, an initiation, release from prison, mourning for one’s parents and at the ruler’s command.
Sources: the Kalaprakashika of Narasimha (ch. V on haircuts — written about a child’s first haircut, chaula; English translation by N. P. Subramania Iyer, 1917), the Muhurta Chintamani of Rama Daivajna, B. V. Raman’s Muhurtha. The rating is the site’s summary, as in the “Lunar haircut calendar”: starting from a base score of 4, each factor — weekday, nakshatra, tithi and lagna — adds one point if favourable or subtracts one if unfavourable; total score 0–8: 7–8 good, 4–6 average, 0–3 bad. Windows are the parts of the daytime with the best rating (at least 15 minutes long); for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting, the times of the day’s prohibitions are excluded.
The Moon in a fixed, soft, light or movable nakshatra — favourable for activities of its type.
The four months from Devshayani to Devutthana Ekadashi, when “Vishnu sleeps”: a time for vows; weddings and housewarmings are not held.
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.
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.
The Moon in an ugra or tikshna nakshatra: a time for harsh deeds, not for auspicious undertakings.
8th tithi: a day of Durga and Shiva, good for fasting and worship, but weaker than usual for worldly undertakings.
Tuesday or Saturday — the days of the harsh (krura) planets Mars and Saturn.
Group: Rikta. Deity: Serpent (Naga).
The serpent (Naga) patronizes the ninth lunar day, which is suitable for struggle, destruction, coercion and for efforts to overcome obstacles.
Meaning: 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)
Inauspicious: portends obstacles. If a matter cannot be postponed, the first 3 ghatis of the yoga (about 1 h 12 min) are skipped.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
Deity: Mitra
Auspicious: friendship, love, matchmaking and alliances, reconciliation, jewellery.
A karana is half a tithi; there are 60 of them in a lunar month.
Lord: Mercury
If Mercury is not under the influence of malefic planets, the day will be favorable, active, you can do a lot and learn a lot (if the opposite happens, there will be absent-mindedness, vanity and ill-considered actions leading to losses). Owner day promotes all intellectual and creative pursuits: music, graphics, poetry, literature, linguistics, mathematics, astrology, the study of ordinary and secret sciences.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): doing work related to water and earth - plowing and sowing, planting flowers and trees
plants of the day: climbers, plants that depend on others and adapt quickly, all leafy greens
nakshatra Jyestha
For pruning and uprooting; plowing and watering are allowed, but nothing else.
Shukla-navami
for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
any undertakings
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
The Moon’s nakshatra is the 4th, 6th, 9th, 10th, 13th or 20th from the Sun’s nakshatra. As the Sun dispels darkness, so this yoga cancels many bad combinations of the day and supports new undertakings.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
“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.
“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.
The Moon in Ashwini, Ashlesha, Magha, Jyeshtha, Mula or Revati — the nakshatras at the junctions of signs. For those born in them, tradition prescribes a pacifying rite; new undertakings call for caution.
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Rahu (a different segment for each weekday). No new work, journeys or deals are started; whatever was begun earlier may be continued.
How it is calculated: following the South Indian tradition (Tamil Nadu, Kerala), as Drik Panchang does — the daytime from sunrise to sunset (upper limb of the disc, with refraction) is divided into 8 parts, and Rahu Kalam is part 5 (Mon 2, Sat 3, Fri 4, Wed 5, Thu 6, Tue 7, Sun 8).
Another tradition — Kala Vela: the eighth parts of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order starting from the lord of the day, while the eighth part, the last before sunset, is “empty”, without a lord; in this tradition it is given to Rahu — today {y} (on Sundays it coincides with the calculation above).
Yet another tradition — printed panchangas: a nominal day of 6:00–18:00, so Rahu Kalam always falls at the same clock time — today 12:00–13:30; if the nominal 6:00–18:00 day is counted in local mean time — 12:29–13:59 by the clock. Far from India this is a rough approximation.
Using the rising and setting of the centre of the disc without refraction (old Siddhantic panchangas): {x}.
At night Rahu Kalam is usually not reckoned (the translator of the Kalaprakashika, 1917: “it occurs only in the daytime”); a few divide the night into 8 parts as well, but there is no generally accepted order of the night parts. In North India, Choghadiya is more often consulted to choose the hour.
One-eighth of the daytime associated with Yama: unfavourable for new undertakings and journeys.
How it is calculated: the eighths of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day; Yamaganda (Yamaghantaka) is Jupiter’s portion, today part 2. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 07:30–09:00.
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Gulika (the son of Saturn). Whatever is begun at this time tends to repeat, so funerals are not held and loans are not taken during Gulika; important new undertakings are usually avoided.
How it is calculated: Saturn’s portion among the eighths of the daytime (planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day), today part 4. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 10:30–12:00. According to a note by the translator of the Kalaprakashika, Gulika is not considered inauspicious: it is even good for reaping, gathering grain, trade, medical treatment, repaying debts and a number of other activities; the view that whatever is begun during Gulika will repeat itself is a popular (mainly Tamil) belief.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday or Friday — the days of the gentle (saumya) planets: the Moon, Mercury, Jupiter and Venus.
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.
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.
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.
“Empty” tithi (the 4th, 9th or 14th): whatever is begun bears no fruit; suitable for removal, demolition and overcoming obstacles.
Group: Purna. Deity: Dharma.
The tenth lunar day is patronized by Dharma, which favors virtuous deeds, religious events, spiritual practices, as well as other pious activities. You can start any important work.
Meaning: Root
Symbol: Roots, elephant goad, lion's tail (panicle)
Deity: Nirriti (Goddess of Destruction or Alakshmi)
Type: sharp (tikshna, daruna) — For drastic actions: surgery, severing ties, taming, exorcism, fighting diseases and enemies; unsuitable for other auspicious undertakings (the exception is weddings: Mula is among the nakshatras for marriage).
Vimshottari lord: Ketu
Shakti: destroy, crush (also the ability to destroy destruction)
Auspicious: health and healing, long-term matters and anything meant to last a long time.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
Deity: Bhu (the Earth goddess)
Auspicious: farming, sowing and planting, building a house, household affairs.
A karana is half a tithi; there are 60 of them in a lunar month.
Lord: Jupiter
The time of Jupiter's action is considered the most favorable for all worldly and spiritual affairs not related to coercion or anger. You can begin spiritual practices, good deeds, study of philosophy, Doctrine, various sciences.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): sowing, planting flowers and trees
plants of the day: plants with large sweet fruits, or with fleshy (voluminous) stems and leaves
nakshatra Mula
For pruning and uprooting; plowing and watering are allowed, but nothing else.
Shukla-dashami
any undertakings
For pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else.
pruning and weeding
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Rahu (a different segment for each weekday). No new work, journeys or deals are started; whatever was begun earlier may be continued.
How it is calculated: following the South Indian tradition (Tamil Nadu, Kerala), as Drik Panchang does — the daytime from sunrise to sunset (upper limb of the disc, with refraction) is divided into 8 parts, and Rahu Kalam is part 6 (Mon 2, Sat 3, Fri 4, Wed 5, Thu 6, Tue 7, Sun 8).
Another tradition — Kala Vela: the eighth parts of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order starting from the lord of the day, while the eighth part, the last before sunset, is “empty”, without a lord; in this tradition it is given to Rahu — today {y} (on Sundays it coincides with the calculation above).
Yet another tradition — printed panchangas: a nominal day of 6:00–18:00, so Rahu Kalam always falls at the same clock time — today 13:30–15:00; if the nominal 6:00–18:00 day is counted in local mean time — 13:59–15:29 by the clock. Far from India this is a rough approximation.
Using the rising and setting of the centre of the disc without refraction (old Siddhantic panchangas): {x}.
At night Rahu Kalam is usually not reckoned (the translator of the Kalaprakashika, 1917: “it occurs only in the daytime”); a few divide the night into 8 parts as well, but there is no generally accepted order of the night parts. In North India, Choghadiya is more often consulted to choose the hour.
One-eighth of the daytime associated with Yama: unfavourable for new undertakings and journeys.
How it is calculated: the eighths of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day; Yamaganda (Yamaghantaka) is Jupiter’s portion, today part 1. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 06:00–07:30.
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Gulika (the son of Saturn). Whatever is begun at this time tends to repeat, so funerals are not held and loans are not taken during Gulika; important new undertakings are usually avoided.
How it is calculated: Saturn’s portion among the eighths of the daytime (planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day), today part 3. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 09:00–10:30. According to a note by the translator of the Kalaprakashika, Gulika is not considered inauspicious: it is even good for reaping, gathering grain, trade, medical treatment, repaying debts and a number of other activities; the view that whatever is begun during Gulika will repeat itself is a popular (mainly Tamil) belief.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Group: Nanda. Deity: Rudra.
The ruler of the eleventh lunar day is Rudra, which is favorable for fasting and religious (spiritual) activities. Remembering the Supreme Deity will give especially positive results.
Meaning: Prior invincible, unsubdued
Symbol: Elephant tusk, fan or bed
Deity: Varuna
Type: fierce (ugra, krura) — For destructive and dangerous tasks: demolition, work with fire and weapons, disputes; unsuitable for other auspicious undertakings (the exception is weddings: Magha is among the nakshatras for marriage).
Vimshottari lord: Venus
Shakti: add strength, energy (regenerate)
Auspicious: weddings and family matters, anything meant to bring good fortune and well-being.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
Lord: Venus
All manifestations of beauty and harmony find their support and development on this day, therefore, most worldly and spiritual affairs that do not rely on brute force are good to begin or implement at this time. The day is especially good for marriage, hiring workers, building relationships, creativity, music, singing, dancing, poetry and holding holidays or performances, it is best to schedule a romantic date at this time - it will add additional shine to decorations and a special aroma to flowers, and tact to the owners of all this.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): planting flowers and trees; digging the ground is not very favorable; do not prune and the like
plants of the day: flowers, ornamental plants
nakshatra Purva-Ashadha
For pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else.
Shukla-ekadashi
pruning and weeding
Planting and sowing are allowed.
neutral
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
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.
“Deadly” combination of weekday and tithi group: Sun and Tue — Nanda (1, 6, 11), Mon and Fri — Bhadra (2, 7, 12), Wed — Jaya (3, 8, 13), Thu — Rikta (4, 9, 14), Sat — Purna (5, 10, 15). Portends failure for new undertakings.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Rahu (a different segment for each weekday). No new work, journeys or deals are started; whatever was begun earlier may be continued.
How it is calculated: following the South Indian tradition (Tamil Nadu, Kerala), as Drik Panchang does — the daytime from sunrise to sunset (upper limb of the disc, with refraction) is divided into 8 parts, and Rahu Kalam is part 4 (Mon 2, Sat 3, Fri 4, Wed 5, Thu 6, Tue 7, Sun 8).
Another tradition — Kala Vela: the eighth parts of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order starting from the lord of the day, while the eighth part, the last before sunset, is “empty”, without a lord; in this tradition it is given to Rahu — today {y} (on Sundays it coincides with the calculation above).
Yet another tradition — printed panchangas: a nominal day of 6:00–18:00, so Rahu Kalam always falls at the same clock time — today 10:30–12:00; if the nominal 6:00–18:00 day is counted in local mean time — 10:59–12:29 by the clock. Far from India this is a rough approximation.
Using the rising and setting of the centre of the disc without refraction (old Siddhantic panchangas): {x}.
At night Rahu Kalam is usually not reckoned (the translator of the Kalaprakashika, 1917: “it occurs only in the daytime”); a few divide the night into 8 parts as well, but there is no generally accepted order of the night parts. In North India, Choghadiya is more often consulted to choose the hour.
One-eighth of the daytime associated with Yama: unfavourable for new undertakings and journeys.
How it is calculated: the eighths of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day; Yamaganda (Yamaghantaka) is Jupiter’s portion, today part 7. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 15:00–16:30.
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Gulika (the son of Saturn). Whatever is begun at this time tends to repeat, so funerals are not held and loans are not taken during Gulika; important new undertakings are usually avoided.
How it is calculated: Saturn’s portion among the eighths of the daytime (planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day), today part 2. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 07:30–09:00. According to a note by the translator of the Kalaprakashika, Gulika is not considered inauspicious: it is even good for reaping, gathering grain, trade, medical treatment, repaying debts and a number of other activities; the view that whatever is begun during Gulika will repeat itself is a popular (mainly Tamil) belief.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
0 — does not affect the haircut rating
Group: Bhadra. Deity: Sun (Ravi).
The Sun (Ravi) rules the twelfth lunar day and this period is auspicious for religious ceremonies, lighting the sacred fire and performing one's duties.
Meaning: Listener
Symbol: Ear (listener), three footprints (Vishnu's steps), trident
Deity: Shri Vishnu
Type: movable (chara, chala) — For journeys and moving house, buying vehicles, gardening, quick and temporary changes.
Vimshottari lord: Moon
Shakti: bind together (three worlds, i.e. all)
Auspicious: 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.
Deity: Brahma
Auspicious: religious rites, study, spiritual and charitable work.
A karana is half a tithi; there are 60 of them in a lunar month.
Lord: Saturn
This is the only day of the week when, according to astrological indications, you can safely postpone most important household and spiritual affairs, which is reflected in a variety of cultures around the world. However, on this day you can carry out monotonous monotonous work, or relax.
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 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
no pruning or felling
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Rahu (a different segment for each weekday). No new work, journeys or deals are started; whatever was begun earlier may be continued.
How it is calculated: following the South Indian tradition (Tamil Nadu, Kerala), as Drik Panchang does — the daytime from sunrise to sunset (upper limb of the disc, with refraction) is divided into 8 parts, and Rahu Kalam is part 3 (Mon 2, Sat 3, Fri 4, Wed 5, Thu 6, Tue 7, Sun 8).
Another tradition — Kala Vela: the eighth parts of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order starting from the lord of the day, while the eighth part, the last before sunset, is “empty”, without a lord; in this tradition it is given to Rahu — today {y} (on Sundays it coincides with the calculation above).
Yet another tradition — printed panchangas: a nominal day of 6:00–18:00, so Rahu Kalam always falls at the same clock time — today 09:00–10:30; if the nominal 6:00–18:00 day is counted in local mean time — 09:29–10:59 by the clock. Far from India this is a rough approximation.
Using the rising and setting of the centre of the disc without refraction (old Siddhantic panchangas): {x}.
At night Rahu Kalam is usually not reckoned (the translator of the Kalaprakashika, 1917: “it occurs only in the daytime”); a few divide the night into 8 parts as well, but there is no generally accepted order of the night parts. In North India, Choghadiya is more often consulted to choose the hour.
One-eighth of the daytime associated with Yama: unfavourable for new undertakings and journeys.
How it is calculated: the eighths of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day; Yamaganda (Yamaghantaka) is Jupiter’s portion, today part 6. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 13:30–15:00.
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Gulika (the son of Saturn). Whatever is begun at this time tends to repeat, so funerals are not held and loans are not taken during Gulika; important new undertakings are usually avoided.
How it is calculated: Saturn’s portion among the eighths of the daytime (planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day), today part 1. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 06:00–07:30. According to a note by the translator of the Kalaprakashika, Gulika is not considered inauspicious: it is even good for reaping, gathering grain, trade, medical treatment, repaying debts and a number of other activities; the view that whatever is begun during Gulika will repeat itself is a popular (mainly Tamil) belief.
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Inauspicious: portends trouble and hindrances; if necessary, the first 6 ghatis (about 2 h 24 min) are skipped.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
“Omitted” tithi, lying entirely between two sunrises and touching neither of them (avama day): unfavourable for new undertakings.
Group: Rikta. Deity: Kali.
Kali rules the fourteenth lunar day and promotes destruction, appeal to elementals (forces of nature, elements) and spirits.
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
Lord: Sun
This day is suitable for generosity, celebrations, holidays, performances and festivals. Meetings with high-ranking people and important government affairs are good to carry out on this day.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): planting trees, sowing grain crops
plants of the day: laurel, spices, for example hot peppers
nakshatra 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-chaturdashi
not good for sowing seeds, for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
Began on a Sunday: the “illness” Panchaka — people guard their health and do not start medical treatment or journeys.
The Moon in Kumbha or Mina (from the middle of Dhanishtha to the end of Revati). During these five nakshatras people do not travel south, gather firewood or grass, lay a roof or build a bed; cremation is performed with a special rite.
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Rahu (a different segment for each weekday). No new work, journeys or deals are started; whatever was begun earlier may be continued.
How it is calculated: following the South Indian tradition (Tamil Nadu, Kerala), as Drik Panchang does — the daytime from sunrise to sunset (upper limb of the disc, with refraction) is divided into 8 parts, and Rahu Kalam is part 8 (Mon 2, Sat 3, Fri 4, Wed 5, Thu 6, Tue 7, Sun 8).
Another tradition — Kala Vela: the eighth parts of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order starting from the lord of the day, while the eighth part, the last before sunset, is “empty”, without a lord; in this tradition it is given to Rahu — today {y} (on Sundays it coincides with the calculation above).
Yet another tradition — printed panchangas: a nominal day of 6:00–18:00, so Rahu Kalam always falls at the same clock time — today 16:30–18:00; if the nominal 6:00–18:00 day is counted in local mean time — 16:59–18:29 by the clock. Far from India this is a rough approximation.
Using the rising and setting of the centre of the disc without refraction (old Siddhantic panchangas): {x}.
At night Rahu Kalam is usually not reckoned (the translator of the Kalaprakashika, 1917: “it occurs only in the daytime”); a few divide the night into 8 parts as well, but there is no generally accepted order of the night parts. In North India, Choghadiya is more often consulted to choose the hour.
One-eighth of the daytime associated with Yama: unfavourable for new undertakings and journeys.
How it is calculated: the eighths of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day; Yamaganda (Yamaghantaka) is Jupiter’s portion, today part 5. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 12:00–13:30.
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Gulika (the son of Saturn). Whatever is begun at this time tends to repeat, so funerals are not held and loans are not taken during Gulika; important new undertakings are usually avoided.
How it is calculated: Saturn’s portion among the eighths of the daytime (planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day), today part 7. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 15:00–16:30. According to a note by the translator of the Kalaprakashika, Gulika is not considered inauspicious: it is even good for reaping, gathering grain, trade, medical treatment, repaying debts and a number of other activities; the view that whatever is begun during Gulika will repeat itself is a popular (mainly Tamil) belief.
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Auspicious: good and religious deeds, starting work, helping people.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
The Moon in Kumbha or Mina (from the middle of Dhanishtha to the end of Revati). During these five nakshatras people do not travel south, gather firewood or grass, lay a roof or build a bed; cremation is performed with a special rite.
Group: Purna. Deity: Vishvedevas.
Vishvedevas rule the full moon and protect the peace of mind and the performance of austerities.
Meaning: One hundred healers
Symbol: Garland of 100 flowers, circle
Deity: Varuna
Type: movable (chara, chala) — For journeys and moving house, buying vehicles, gardening, quick and temporary changes.
Vimshottari lord: Rahu
Shakti: give healing (bodily and spiritual) through Divine Grace
Lord: Moon
Favorable for any daily activities related to water, food, housing, women, trade, hotels, utilities, etc. You can carry out a wide variety of earthworks, both gardening and construction; preparing food, getting a haircut, doing treatment, decorating, building relationships, getting married and hiring.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): field work, planting rice, grain, trees or flowers
plants of the day: watery vegetables such as cucumbers and zucchini, water-loving plants such as rice
nakshatra Shatabhisha
Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result.
according to the Indian tradition: Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result (planting or sowing is not allowed).
Purnima
sowing seeds, any undertakings
A fortnight of ancestor rites — from Bhadrapada Purnima to Mahalaya. Each day shraddha is performed for those who departed on the corresponding tithi; weddings, major purchases and new undertakings are avoided at this time.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Rahu (a different segment for each weekday). No new work, journeys or deals are started; whatever was begun earlier may be continued.
How it is calculated: following the South Indian tradition (Tamil Nadu, Kerala), as Drik Panchang does — the daytime from sunrise to sunset (upper limb of the disc, with refraction) is divided into 8 parts, and Rahu Kalam is part 2 (Mon 2, Sat 3, Fri 4, Wed 5, Thu 6, Tue 7, Sun 8).
Another tradition — Kala Vela: the eighth parts of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order starting from the lord of the day, while the eighth part, the last before sunset, is “empty”, without a lord; in this tradition it is given to Rahu — today {y} (on Sundays it coincides with the calculation above).
Yet another tradition — printed panchangas: a nominal day of 6:00–18:00, so Rahu Kalam always falls at the same clock time — today 07:30–09:00; if the nominal 6:00–18:00 day is counted in local mean time — 07:59–09:29 by the clock. Far from India this is a rough approximation.
Using the rising and setting of the centre of the disc without refraction (old Siddhantic panchangas): {x}.
At night Rahu Kalam is usually not reckoned (the translator of the Kalaprakashika, 1917: “it occurs only in the daytime”); a few divide the night into 8 parts as well, but there is no generally accepted order of the night parts. In North India, Choghadiya is more often consulted to choose the hour.
One-eighth of the daytime associated with Yama: unfavourable for new undertakings and journeys.
How it is calculated: the eighths of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day; Yamaganda (Yamaghantaka) is Jupiter’s portion, today part 4. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 10:30–12:00.
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Gulika (the son of Saturn). Whatever is begun at this time tends to repeat, so funerals are not held and loans are not taken during Gulika; important new undertakings are usually avoided.
How it is calculated: Saturn’s portion among the eighths of the daytime (planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day), today part 6. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 13:30–15:00. According to a note by the translator of the Kalaprakashika, Gulika is not considered inauspicious: it is even good for reaping, gathering grain, trade, medical treatment, repaying debts and a number of other activities; the view that whatever is begun during Gulika will repeat itself is a popular (mainly Tamil) belief.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
The fortnight of ancestor rites (shraddha) before Navaratri: weddings, major purchases and new undertakings are traditionally postponed.
Vishti Karana with the Moon in Karka, Simha, Kumbha or Mina: Bhadra resides on earth (bhu-loka) and is especially harmful.
Group: Nanda. Deity: Brahma.
The ruler of the first day of the waning moon is Brahma. This time is suitable for all types of ceremonies.
Meaning: First Blessed (foot, leg)
Symbol: Head of red bed, two-faced man, swords
Deity: Aja Ekapad - sunbeam or lightning strike
Type: fierce (ugra, krura) — For destructive and dangerous tasks: demolition, work with fire and weapons, disputes; unsuitable for other auspicious undertakings (the exception is weddings: Magha is among the nakshatras for marriage).
Vimshottari lord: Jupiter
Shakti: ignite and kindle the fire of spiritual search
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.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): unfavorable for planting seeds, flowers and trees or for working in the field (favorable for fighting pests or pruning something)
plants of the day: onions, garlic and thorny plants, plants that actively defend themselves
nakshatra Purva-Bhadra
For pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else.
Krishna-pratipat
digging, plowing, planting trees
Planting and sowing are allowed.
planting and sowing are allowed (long-term result)
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
An additional auspicious combination of weekday and nakshatra, not given in all panchangas: Sun — Mula, Mon — Dhanishtha, Tue — Uttara Bhadrapada, Wed — Krittika, Thu — Punarvasu, Fri — Purva Phalguni, Sat — Swati.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Group: Bhadra. Deity: Vidhatr.
Patronizes the second day of the waning Moon - Vidhatr. This period is suitable for all matters designed for development and long-term preservation, for example, for laying the foundations of buildings.
Meaning: 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)
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.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): doing work related to water and earth - plowing and sowing, planting flowers and trees
plants of the day: climbers, plants that depend on others and adapt quickly, all leafy greens
nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra
Planting and sowing are allowed.
Krishna-dvitya
planting and sowing are allowed (long-term result)
any undertakings
No pruning; planting flowers, soaking and the like are allowed.
according to the Indian tradition: No pruning; planting flowers, soaking seeds and the like are allowed.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
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.
“Burnt” tithi of the weekday: Sun — 12, Mon — 11, Tue — 5, Wed — 3, Thu — 6, Fri — 8, Sat — 9. Whatever is begun bears no fruit.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Group: Jaya. Deity: Vishnu.
Vishnu rules the third day of the waning moon. It is a good time for cutting hair, nails, shaving and other cosmetic procedures. You can start any important business.
Meaning: Rich, prosperous
Symbol: Fish (sometimes a couple) or drum
Deity: Pushan (Prosperous)
Type: soft (mridu, maitra) — For arts and music, friendship and love, new clothes and jewellery, weddings and festivals.
Vimshottari lord: Mercury
Shakti: nourish (satiate at the expense of its abundance)
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.
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 Revati
No pruning; planting flowers, soaking and the like are allowed.
according to the Indian tradition: No pruning; planting flowers, soaking seeds and the like are allowed.
Krishna-tritya
any undertakings
for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
Soaking seeds is allowed, but not planting or sowing.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Group: Rikta. Deity: Yama.
The ruler of the fourth day of the waning Moon is Yama. Important matters should not be started. It is possible to conduct military maneuvers, remove obstacles and destroy something.
Meaning: Riders or Grooms
Symbol: Horse's Head
Deity: Ashwini Kumara
Type: light (kshipra, laghu) — For quick matters: trade, healing, study, travel, purchases and starting a business.
Vimshottari lord: Ketu
Shakti: quickly achieve anything
Auspicious: everything lasting — foundations, building, planting, long-term commitments.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): 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
any undertakings
For pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else.
“Fire-breathing” yoga: the 1st tithi with Mula, the 5th with Bharani, the 8th with Krittika, the 9th with Rohini, the 10th with Ashlesha. Especially harmful for weddings, housewarmings, sowing and beginning studies.
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Inauspicious: portends failures and injuries; the first 9 ghatis (about 3 h 36 min) are skipped.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
Group: Purna. Deity: Soma.
The fifth day of the waning moon is owned by Soma, who patronizes medicine, surgery and cleansing the body of poisons. You can begin other important things.
Meaning: 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
Deity: Aryaman
Auspicious: dealings with authorities and superiors, fame, home and housing, clothing and jewellery.
A karana is half a tithi; there are 60 of them in a lunar month.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): working in the field, planting flowers and trees, sowing, making a pond and a well; do not plow
plants of the day: slow-growing, long-lived, dense, heavy, sturdy plants
nakshatra Bharani
For pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else.
Krishna-panchami
any undertakings
plowing the ground
Planting and sowing are not allowed, but everyday routine tasks may be carried out.
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Auspicious: festivals, joyful occasions, rest and recreation.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
Group: Nanda. Deity: Kartikeya.
Kartikeya presides over the sixth day of the waning moon, favoring coronations (taking office), establishing new friendships, carrying out festivals and performances.
Meaning: Cutter (chisel) or chopping
Symbol: Sharp tool (axe, razor), flame
Deity: Agni
Type: mixed (mishra, sadharana) — For everyday and routine tasks, work with fire and metal; it is better not to begin important new matters.
Vimshottari lord: Sun
Shakti: burn and ignite others
Deity: Shri (Lakshmi)
Auspicious: trade, deals, buying and selling, partnerships and long-term business projects.
A karana is half a tithi; there are 60 of them in a lunar month.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): planting trees, sowing grain crops
plants of the day: laurel, spices, for example hot peppers
nakshatra Krittika
Planting and sowing are not allowed, but everyday routine tasks may be carried out.
Krishna-shashti
plowing the ground
soaking seeds is allowed, digging the ground
Planting and sowing are allowed.
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.
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.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut
Inauspicious: sudden hindrances, a “lightning strike”; the first 3 ghatis (about 1 h 12 min) are skipped.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
Group: Bhadra. Deity: Indra.
The seventh day of the waning moon is ruled by Indra and this favors the start of travel, the purchase of vehicles, as well as other matters where movement is a characteristic feature.
Meaning: Red (an epithet of the star Aldebaran)
Symbol: Wagon, rarely: temple, banyan, incense, sandalwood
Deity: Prajapati (Brahma - Creator)
Type: fixed (dhruva, sthira) — For what is firm and lasting: laying house foundations, housewarming, planting, weddings, taking office, long-term projects.
Vimshottari lord: Moon
Shakti: give growth (prosperity, fertility)
Deity: Indra
Auspicious: good for any benevolent and lasting work, building up health and strength, undertakings meant to grow.
A karana is half a tithi; there are 60 of them in a lunar month.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): 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-saptami
soaking seeds is allowed, digging the ground
tillage and sowing are forbidden
No pruning; planting flowers, soaking and the like are allowed.
according to the Indian tradition: No pruning; planting flowers, soaking seeds and the like are allowed.
A combination of weekday and nakshatra that yields the “nectar of success”: Sun — Hasta, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashwini, Wed — Anuradha, Thu — Pushya, Fri — Revati, Sat — Rohini. One of the strongest auspicious yogas: it brings success to almost any undertaking.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
0 — does not affect the haircut rating
Especially auspicious: success in any undertaking, study and spiritual practice.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
Group: Jaya. Deity: Vasus.
The ruler of the eighth day of the waning Moon is Vasus, which favors the beginning of military operations, the construction of defenses and fortifications.
Meaning: Deer head (alt. searching star)
Symbol: Deer head
Deity: Soma (Chandra, Moon)
Type: soft (mridu, maitra) — For arts and music, friendship and love, new clothes and jewellery, weddings and festivals.
Vimshottari lord: Mars
Shakti: give realization (attractiveness, shaping)
what to do (Tibetan tradition): 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-ashtami
tillage and sowing are forbidden
for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
The nitya yoga of “calamity” is in force for most of the day: worldly undertakings are postponed, but the day is good for holy baths, dana, japa and ancestor rites.
Group: Rikta. Deity: Serpent (Naga).
The Serpent (Naga) presides over the ninth day of the waning Moon, which is suitable for struggle, destruction, coercion and for efforts to overcome obstacles.
Meaning: Tear or body fluid (wet)
Symbol: Tear or drop, rarely: diamond or man's head
Deity: Rudra (Roaring, angry image of Shiva)
Type: sharp (tikshna, daruna) — For drastic actions: surgery, severing ties, taming, exorcism, fighting diseases and enemies; unsuitable for other auspicious undertakings (the exception is weddings: Mula is among the nakshatras for marriage).
Vimshottari lord: Rahu
Shakti: give effort that leads to the achievement of the goal (and also, is able to shed sweat or blood)
One of the two most inauspicious yogas: worldly undertakings are not begun in it at all. It is, however, very good for holy baths, dana, japa and ancestor rites.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): 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-navami
for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
any undertakings
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
0 — does not affect the haircut rating
Auspicious: comfort and convenience, purchases, home improvement, any auspicious deeds.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
Group: Purna. Deity: Dharma.
The tenth day of the waning moon is protected by Dharma, which favors virtuous deeds, religious events, spiritual practices, as well as other pious activities. You can start any important work.
Meaning: Successful, magnificent, two for riches
Symbol: Arrow or quiver of arrows, rarely: rainbow
Deity: Aditi
Type: movable (chara, chala) — For journeys and moving house, buying vehicles, gardening, quick and temporary changes.
Vimshottari lord: Jupiter
Shakti: give the gaining of profit (property, wealth), growth
what to do (Tibetan tradition): 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-dashami
any undertakings
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
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.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
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.
The Sun moves into a new sign: a time for holy baths, dana and worship of the Sun, but not for new undertakings.
Group: Nanda. Deity: Rudra.
The ruler of the eleventh day of the waning Moon is Rudra, which is favorable for fasting and religious (spiritual) activities. Remembering the Supreme Deity will give especially positive results.
Meaning: Feeder; feeder of flowers
Symbol: Cow udder, flower (lotus), arrow and circle
Deity: Brhaspati
Type: light (kshipra, laghu) — For quick matters: trade, healing, study, travel, purchases and starting a business.
Vimshottari lord: Saturn
Shakti: give manifestation of spiritual energy, feeding
what to do (Tibetan tradition): 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 Pushya
Soaking seeds is allowed, but not planting or sowing.
Krishna-ekadashi
plowing, pruning and weeding
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
0 — does not affect the haircut rating
The Moon in Pushya, the best of the nakshatras for new undertakings (except weddings).
Group: Bhadra. Deity: Sun (Ravi).
The Sun (Ravi) rules the twelfth day of the waning Moon and this period is auspicious for religious ceremonies, lighting the sacred fire and performing one's duties.
Meaning: 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
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.
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-dvadashi
neutral
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
0 — does not affect the haircut rating
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.
Especially auspicious: success of undertakings, gaining knowledge and receiving initiations.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): planting trees, sowing grain crops
plants of the day: laurel, spices, for example hot peppers
nakshatra Ashlesha
For pruning and uprooting; plowing and watering are allowed, but nothing else.
Krishna-trayodashi
no pruning or felling
For pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else.
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Group: Rikta. Deity: Kali.
Kali rules the fourteenth day of the waning moon and promotes destruction, appeal to elementals (forces of nature, elements) and spirits.
Meaning: Powerful, sufficient
Symbol: Throne, palanquin, royal canopy
Deity: Pitris or Pitars - ancestors of the clan, forefathers
Type: fierce (ugra, krura) — For destructive and dangerous tasks: demolition, work with fire and weapons, disputes; unsuitable for other auspicious undertakings (the exception is weddings: Magha is among the nakshatras for marriage).
Vimshottari lord: Ketu
Shakti: leave the body (temporarily or completely), give transformation similar to death
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.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): field work, planting rice, grain, trees or flowers
plants of the day: watery vegetables such as cucumbers and zucchini, water-loving plants such as rice
nakshatra Magha
For pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else.
Krishna-chaturdashi
for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
For pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else.
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
14th tithi of the waning Moon, the eve of the new moon: unfavourable for new undertakings; a day of Shiva (Masik Shivaratri).
Group: Purna. Deity: Pitris (ancestors).
The Pitris (ancestors) rule the new moon; this period is suitable for rites honoring the ancestors (shraddha, tarpana), for pacifying the mind and performing austerities.
Meaning: Prior red
Symbol: Headboard, rarely: hammock, ficus
Deity: Bhaga (Share, Distributor) - god of wealth and family
Type: fierce (ugra, krura) — For destructive and dangerous tasks: demolition, work with fire and weapons, disputes; unsuitable for other auspicious undertakings (the exception is weddings: Magha is among the nakshatras for marriage).
Vimshottari lord: Venus
Shakti: give reproduction, the receiving of fruit
Especially auspicious: any auspicious deeds and ceremonies.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
Deity: Vrisha (the sacred bull)
Inauspicious for new undertakings. Good for work with cattle, worship of cows and rites for the ancestors (shraddha).
A karana is half a tithi; there are 60 of them in a lunar month.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): unfavorable for planting seeds, flowers and trees or for working in the field (favorable for fighting pests or pruning something)
plants of the day: onions, garlic and thorny plants, plants that actively defend themselves
nakshatra Purva-Phalguni
For pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else.
Amavasya
do not start anything, only finish up safe tasks that require no exertion
Planting and sowing are allowed.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
An eclipse on a neighbouring Vedic day (the day before, including the night before this day’s sunrise, or the day after): its influence is weaker, but important undertakings are better postponed.
New moon: a day of the ancestors (shraddha, tarpana) and of spiritual practice, unfavourable for worldly undertakings.
Patron: Padmanabha; Aditya — Tvashtar. Full moon in nakshatra Ashwini. Ritu: Sharad.
Group: Nanda. Deity: Brahma.
The ruler of the first lunar day is Brahma. This time is suitable for all types of ceremonies.
Meaning: Following red
Symbol: Half of the bed under the feet (foot)
Deity: Aryaman (Lord of Hospitality)
Type: fixed (dhruva, sthira) — For what is firm and lasting: laying house foundations, housewarming, planting, weddings, taking office, long-term projects.
Vimshottari lord: Sun
Shakti: accumulate and prosper through alliances
Auspicious: pure and noble deeds, religious rites, study.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
Deity: Vayu (Marut)
Fixed, but auspicious: good for auspicious ceremonies, offerings and homa, work for prosperity and livelihood.
A karana is half a tithi; there are 60 of them in a lunar month.
The Moon covers the Sun (occurs only at new moon). Traditionally it is Rahu’s time: Sutak begins 12 hours (4 praharas) before the eclipse; during the eclipse people refrain from eating and recite mantras, and afterwards take a holy bath and give dana.
The Moon is too far from the Earth to cover the Sun completely: a bright ring remains around it.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): doing work related to water and earth - plowing and sowing, planting flowers and trees
plants of the day: climbers, plants that depend on others and adapt quickly, all leafy greens
nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni
Planting and sowing are allowed.
Shukla-pratipat
digging, plowing, planting trees
Soaking seeds is allowed, but not planting or sowing.
The main Navaratri, held in autumn in the month of Ashwina; it is followed by Vijayadashami (Dussehra).
+1 — favourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
There is an eclipse on this date, but it is not visible at this location (or it is only penumbral): Sutak and eclipse rites are not observed, the influence is weak; important undertakings are still better postponed.
A single tithi touches three consecutive days (a long tithi that prevails at two sunrises): unfavourable for weddings and important undertakings.
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
Especially auspicious: study, sacred rites, peace and reconciliation.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): sowing, planting flowers and trees
plants of the day: plants with large sweet fruits, or with fleshy (voluminous) stems and leaves
nakshatra Hasta
Soaking seeds is allowed, but not planting or sowing.
Shukla-pratipat
digging, plowing, planting trees
planting and sowing are allowed (long-term result)
No pruning; planting flowers, soaking and the like are allowed.
The main Navaratri, held in autumn in the month of Ashwina; it is followed by Vijayadashami (Dussehra).
+1 — favourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Group: Bhadra. Deity: Vidhatr.
Patronizes the second lunar day of Vidhatr. This period is suitable for all matters designed for development and long-term preservation, for example, for laying the foundations of buildings.
Meaning: Brilliant, clear
Symbol: Pearl or brilliant jewel
Deity: Tvashtri (Heavenly Architect) or Vishwakarma (Vastu God)
Type: soft (mridu, maitra) — For arts and music, friendship and love, new clothes and jewellery, weddings and festivals.
Vimshottari lord: Mars
Shakti: accumulate brilliant qualities (receive well-deserved respect)
Especially auspicious: power and administration, taking office, dealings with influential patrons.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): planting flowers and trees; digging the ground is not very favorable; do not prune and the like
plants of the day: flowers, ornamental plants
nakshatra Chitra
No pruning; planting flowers, soaking and the like are allowed.
Shukla-dvitya
planting and sowing are allowed (long-term result)
any undertakings
Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result.
according to the Indian tradition: Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result (planting or sowing is not allowed).
The main Navaratri, held in autumn in the month of Ashwina; it is followed by Vijayadashami (Dussehra).
+1 — favourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Group: Jaya. Deity: Vishnu.
Vishnu rules the third lunar day. It is a suitable time for cutting hair, nails, shaving and other cosmetic procedures. You can begin any important business.
Meaning: 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
what to do (Tibetan tradition): working in the field, planting flowers and trees, sowing, making a pond and a well; do not plow
plants of the day: slow-growing, long-lived, dense, heavy, sturdy plants
nakshatra Swati
Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result.
according to the Indian tradition: Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result (planting or sowing is not allowed).
Shukla-tritya
any undertakings
felling trees, for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
Planting and sowing are not allowed, but everyday routine tasks may be carried out.
The main Navaratri, held in autumn in the month of Ashwina; it is followed by Vijayadashami (Dussehra).
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Group: Rikta. Deity: Yama.
The ruler of the fourth lunar day is Yama. Important matters should not be started. It is possible to conduct military maneuvers, remove obstacles and destroy something.
Meaning: 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)
what to do (Tibetan tradition): planting trees, sowing grain crops
plants of the day: laurel, spices, for example hot peppers
nakshatra Vishakha
Planting and sowing are not allowed, but everyday routine tasks may be carried out.
Shukla-chaturti
felling trees, for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
do not fell trees, any undertakings
No pruning; planting flowers, soaking and the like are allowed.
The main Navaratri, held in autumn in the month of Ashwina; it is followed by Vijayadashami (Dussehra).
“Poisonous” tithi of the weekday: Sun — 4, Mon — 6, Tue — 7, Wed — 2, Thu — 8, Fri — 9, Sat — 7. Unfavourable for new undertakings, medical treatment and transactions.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Group: Nanda. Deity: Kartikeya.
Kartikeya presides on the sixth lunar day, favoring coronations (taking office), establishing new friendships, celebrating holidays and performances.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): field work, planting rice, grain, trees or flowers
plants of the day: watery vegetables such as cucumbers and zucchini, water-loving plants such as rice
nakshatra Anuradha
No pruning; planting flowers, soaking and the like are allowed.
Shukla-shashti
plowing the ground
The main Navaratri, held in autumn in the month of Ashwina; it is followed by Vijayadashami (Dussehra).
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
“Fiery” tithi of the weekday: Sun — 12, Mon — 6, Tue — 7, Wed — 8, Thu — 9, Fri — 10, Sat — 11. Portends losses, quarrels and harm; new undertakings are avoided.
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Group: Bhadra. Deity: Indra.
The seventh lunar day is ruled by Indra and this favors the start of travel, the purchase of vehicles, as well as other matters where movement is a characteristic feature.
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 Jyestha
For pruning and uprooting; plowing and watering are allowed, but nothing else.
Shukla-saptami
soaking seeds is allowed, farming
The main Navaratri, held in autumn in the month of Ashwina; it is followed by Vijayadashami (Dussehra).
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
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 Mula
For pruning and uprooting; plowing and watering are allowed, but nothing else.
Shukla-ashtami
tillage and sowing are forbidden
The main Navaratri, held in autumn in the month of Ashwina; it is followed by Vijayadashami (Dussehra).
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.