September 1991 falls, in the lunar calendar (amanta), within the months Shravana (until 8.09), Bhadrapada (from 9.09). Periods: all month — Chaturmasya; from 23.09 — Pitru Paksha. Major festivals: 1.09 Krishna Janmashtami; 11.09 Ganesha Chaturthi; 22.09 Ananta Chaturdashi.
Icons this month (24)
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
- 2.09 Mon — Amrita Siddhi Yoga, Anandadi: Vardhamana, Auspicious nakshatra after 11:26
Mrigashirsha (soft): for arts and music, friendship and love, new clothes and jewellery, weddings and festivals. - 5.09 Thu — Amrita Siddhi Yoga, Pushya, Anandadi: Shubha after 06:24
Pushya (light): for quick matters: trade, healing, study, travel, purchases and starting a business. - 10.09 Tue — Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Anandadi: Saumya, Auspicious nakshatra after 10:00
Hasta (light): for quick matters: trade, healing, study, travel, purchases and starting a business. - 12.09 Thu — Yoga Indra, Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Anandadi: Sthira after 08:29
Swati (movable): for journeys and moving house, buying vehicles, gardening, quick and temporary changes. - 18.09 Wed — Ravi Yoga, Anandadi: Shrivatsa, Yoga Shobhana after 09:33
Uttara-Ashadha (fixed): for what is firm and lasting: laying house foundations, housewarming, planting, weddings, taking office, long-term projects. - 20.09 Fri — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Auspicious nakshatra, Yoga Sukarma after 15:04
Dhanishtha (movable): for journeys and moving house, buying vehicles, gardening, quick and temporary changes. - 24.09 Tue — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Anandadi: Siddhi, Auspicious nakshatra
Uttara-Bhadra (fixed): for what is firm and lasting: laying house foundations, housewarming, planting, weddings, taking office, long-term projects.
Pitru Paksha: weddings, major purchases and new undertakings are traditionally postponed. - 26.09 Thu — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Anandadi: Manasa, Auspicious nakshatra until 11:53
Ashwini (light): for quick matters: trade, healing, study, travel, purchases and starting a business.
Pitru Paksha: weddings, major purchases and new undertakings are traditionally postponed. - 30.09 Mon — Amrita Siddhi Yoga, Ravi Yoga, Anandadi: Ananda after 10:42 until 15:40
Mrigashirsha (soft): for arts and music, friendship and love, new clothes and jewellery, weddings and festivals.
Pitru Paksha: weddings, major purchases and new undertakings are traditionally postponed.
Festivals
- 1.09 Sun Krishna Janmashtami
- 1.09 Sun Kalashtami
- 2.09 Mon Janmashtami (Vaishnavas, ISKCON)
- 2.09 Mon Nandotsava, Dahi Handi
- 4.09 Wed Aja Ekadashi (Annada)
- 6.09 Fri Pradosha Vrat
- 6.09 Fri Masik Shivaratri
- 8.09 Sun Shravana Amavasya (Pithori, Pola)
- 11.09 Wed Ganesha Chaturthi
- 11.09 Wed Hartalika Teej
- 11.09 Wed Chandra Darshan
- 12.09 Thu Rishi Panchami
- 13.09 Fri Skanda Shashti
- 16.09 Mon Radha Ashtami
- 16.09 Mon Masik Durgashtami
- 17.09 Tue Kanya Sankranti (Vishwakarma Puja)
- 19.09 Thu Parivartini Ekadashi (Parsva, Vamana)
- 20.09 Fri Vamana Jayanti
- 21.09 Sat Shani Pradosha
- 22.09 Sun Ananta Chaturdashi
- 23.09 Mon Bhadrapada Purnima
- 23.09 Mon Purnima Shraddha (start of Pitru Paksha)
- 27.09 Fri Sankashti Chaturthi (Vighnaraja)
- 27.09 Fri Bharani Shraddha
- 30.09 Mon Kalashtami
Special muhurta yogas
- 1.09 Sun Tripushkar Yoga 05:32–10:08
- 2.09 Mon Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day
- 2.09 Mon Amrita Siddhi Yoga 11:26–05:36 (03.09)
- 5.09 Thu Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 05:40–04:20 (06.09)
- 5.09 Thu Amrita Siddhi Yoga 06:24–04:20 (06.09)
- 5.09 Thu Guru Pushya Yoga 06:24–04:20 (06.09)
- 8.09 Sun Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 22:35–05:48 (09.09)
- 13.09 Fri Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 22:34–05:58 (14.09)
- 15.09 Sun Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 03:24–06:01 (16.09)
- 20.09 Fri Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 06:09–15:04
- 24.09 Tue Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 06:17–19:56
- 26.09 Thu Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 06:21–19:28
- 28.09 Sat Amrita Siddhi Yoga 17:53–06:27 (29.09)
- 28.09 Sat Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 17:53–06:27 (29.09)
- 29.09 Sun Dwipushkar Yoga 18:24–06:29 (30.09)
- 30.09 Mon Amrita Siddhi Yoga 06:29–15:40
- 30.09 Mon Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 06:29–15:40
Tripushkar Yoga: A coincidence of the weekday (Sun, Tue or Sat), a Bhadra tithi (2, 7 or 12) and a “tripada” nakshatra (Krittika, Punarvasu, Uttara Phalguni, Vishakha, Uttara Ashadha, Purva Bhadrapada). The result of whatever is begun repeats three times: good for purchases and investments, bad for losses, loans, surgery and funerals.
Dwipushkar Yoga: The same combination of weekday (Sun, Tue or Sat) and Bhadra tithi (2, 7 or 12), but with the nakshatra Mrigashirsha, Chitra or Dhanishtha. The result repeats twice: good for acquisitions, bad for losses, loans and funerals.
Avoid starting important matters
- 3.09 Tue — Yamaghanta, many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower), Kshaya tithi (unfavourable day)
- 4.09 Wed — Vyatipata, Fierce or sharp nakshatra, Anandadi: Gada
- 6.09 Fri — Anandadi: Mrityu, Fierce or sharp nakshatra (unfavourable day)
- 7.09 Sat — Krishna Chaturdashi, Fierce or sharp nakshatra, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
- 8.09 Sun — Amavasya, Fierce or sharp nakshatra, Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi)
- 13.09 Fri — Vaidhriti
- 15.09 Sun — many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower), Samvartaka Yoga, Anandadi: Kana (unfavourable day)
- 17.09 Tue — Sankranti day, Rikta tithi, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
- 23.09 Mon — Bhadra on earth, Fierce or sharp nakshatra, Panchaka
- 29.09 Sun — Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra), Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi), Vyatipata
Sky this month
- 8.09 New moon (Amavasya) 14:00
- 17.09 Kanya Sankranti 06:09 — the Sun enters Kanya (Virgo)
- 23.09 Autumnal equinox 15:47
- 24.09 Full moon (Purnima) 01:39
- There are no eclipses this month.
Periods
- all month Chaturmasya
- from 23.09 Pitru Paksha
- 21.09 04:10 – 25.09 19:53 Chora Panchaka
Samvatsara and month
Prajapati (No. 5, “lord of creatures, progenitor”) — A year of growth and fertility: offspring, livestock and harvests multiply. more
Northern samvatsara: Tarana. Shaka Samvat 1913, Vikram Samvat 2048, Kali Yuga 5092.
Shravana (Nabhas) — The month of Shiva and the rains: Shravana Somvars (Mondays), Naga Panchami, Raksha Bandhan; in the dark half — Krishna Janmashtami. more
Bhadrapada (Nabhasya) — The month of Ganesha: Ganesha Chaturthi, Ananta Chaturdashi; the dark half is Pitru Paksha, the time of ancestor rites. more
Amanta — reckoning lunar months from new moon to new moon (South and West India; this calendar shows months this way). Purnimanta — reckoning from full moon to full moon (North India): the bright half of the month (Shukla Paksha) bears the same name in both systems, while the dark half (Krishna Paksha) in purnimanta already belongs to the next month. So, for example, Krishna Janmashtami is “Shravana, Krishna 8” in amanta and “Bhadrapada, Krishna 8” in purnimanta: it is one and the same day.
Times are standard time UTC+3 (from the site settings, without daylight saving time) · panchanga at sunrise (upper limb of the Sun’s disc, with refraction) · ayanamsa Lahiri · place 55°45′ N 37°35′ E · festival dates are calculated for this location by the rules of kala vyapti · times of Sankranti are accurate to within a few minutes
| Summary | Ordinary day — pros: Ravi Yoga, Yoga Harshana; cons: Samvartaka Yoga, Anandadi: Dhumra |
|---|---|
| Month | Shravana (amanta) · Bhadrapada (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Prajapati (No. 5) · Shaka 1913 · Vikram 2048 more |
| Period | Chaturmasya |
| Festivals | Krishna Janmashtami · Kalashtami |
At sunrise 05:32
| Tithi | 7Krishna-saptami (Bhadra, Indra) · until 10:08 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Krittika, pada 3 (mixed, Agni, Sun) · until 12:31 more |
| Yoga | Vyaghata (“crushing blow”, inauspicious) · until 10:17 more |
| Karana | Bava (movable) · until 10:08 more |
| Vara | Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Vrishabha (Taurus) |
Changes during the day
| from 10:08 | tithi Krishna-ashtami |
|---|---|
| from 10:08 | karana Balava |
| from 10:17 | yoga Harshana |
| from 12:31 | nakshatra Rohini |
| from 21:16 | karana Kaulava |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 04:53 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 05:32 |
| Noon | 12:29 |
| Sunset | 19:25 |
| End of twilight | 20:04 |
| Moonrise | 21:23 |
| Moonset | 14:45 |
| Day length | 13 h 52 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 10:08 | from 12:31 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Krittika (05:32–12:31) is good for root crops.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Rohini (12:31–19:25) is good for sowing.
Festivals and periods
Krishna Janmashtami · Krishna
The appearance of Krishna, the eighth avatar of Vishnu, at midnight on the eighth day of the dark half of the month under the Rohini nakshatra. Devotees fast until midnight, and at Nishitha they perform abhisheka of Bala Gopala and rock his cradle.
Rule: nishitha vyapini: midnight, 00:09–00:50 (02.09)
Ashtami and Rohini together at midnight (Jayanti Yoga)
Vaishnava date: 2.09
Kalashtami · Kalabhairava
The eighth day of the waning Moon is dedicated to Kalabhairava, the fierce form of Shiva. The day is chosen so that Ashtami prevails at the beginning of the night (Pradosha). Devotees fast, worship Bhairava in the evening and at night, and feed dogs — the dog is his mount.
Rule: pradosha vyapini: 3 muhurtas after sunset, 19:25–21:27
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Tripushkar Yoga 05:32–10:08 Ravi Yoga 05:32–12:31
Samvartaka Yoga 05:32–10:08 Jwalamukhi Yoga 10:08–12:31
Anandadi: Prajapati 12:31–05:34 (02.09) Anandadi: Dhumra 05:32–12:31
Tripushkar Yoga: A coincidence of the weekday (Sun, Tue or Sat), a Bhadra tithi (2, 7 or 12) and a “tripada” nakshatra (Krittika, Punarvasu, Uttara Phalguni, Vishakha, Uttara Ashadha, Purva Bhadrapada). The result of whatever is begun repeats three times: good for purchases and investments, bad for losses, loans, surgery and funerals.
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 04:12–04:52 |
|---|---|
| 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 | 10:12–11:45 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 17:41–19:25 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 12:29–14:13 |
| Gulika Kalam | 15:57–17:41 |
| Dur Muhurta | 17:34–18:29 |
| Varjyam | 03:48–05:19 (02.09) |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 07:12–10:08
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | average 07:12–10:08 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average 07:12–10:08 |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 07:12–15:58, 17:51–18:55 |
Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Krittika until 12:31, Rohini from 12:31; tithi Krishna-saptami until 10:08, Krishna-ashtami from 10:08; lagna Simha 05:32, Kanya 07:12, Tula 10:12, Vrischika 13:14, Dhanu 15:58, Makara 17:51, Kumbha 18:55
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Krittika (until 12:31) — consumption (a wasting disease); Rohini (from 12:31) — destruction of all misfortunes; Sunday — physical well-being.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Krishna-ashtami 10:08–19:25: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Cautions:
- The Muhurta Chintamani warns: whoever shaves in Krittika nakshatra 6 times a year puts their life in danger — frequent haircuts in this nakshatra are best avoided.
- The Muhurta Chintamani warns: whoever shaves in Rohini nakshatra 8 times a year puts their life in danger — frequent haircuts in this nakshatra are best avoided.
- Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
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 05:32–12:31+1 Yoga Harshana 10:17–05:34 (02.09)+1 Anandadi: Prajapati 12:31–05:34 (02.09)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 12:31–05:34 (02.09)0 Chaturmasya0 Jwalamukhi Yoga 10:08–12:31 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Tripushkar Yoga 05:32–10:08−1 Ashtami 10:08–05:34 (02.09)−1 Anandadi: Dhumra 05:32–12:31−3 Samvartaka Yoga 05:32–10:08
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 | Best day — Amrita Siddhi Yoga, Anandadi: Vardhamana; auspicious time — after 11:26 |
|---|---|
| Month | Shravana (amanta) · Bhadrapada (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Prajapati (No. 5) · Shaka 1913 · Vikram 2048 more |
| Period | Chaturmasya |
| Festivals | Janmashtami (Vaishnavas, ISKCON) · Nandotsava, Dahi Handi |
At sunrise 05:34
| Tithi | 8Krishna-ashtami (Jaya, Vasus) · until 08:19 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Rohini, pada 3 (fixed, Prajapati (Brahma - Creator), Moon) · until 11:26 more |
| Yoga | Harshana (“delighting”, auspicious) · until 07:45 more |
| Karana | Kaulava (movable) · until 08:19 more |
| Vara | Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Vrishabha (Taurus) |
Changes during the day
| from 07:45 | yoga Vajra |
|---|---|
| from 08:19 | tithi Krishna-navami |
| from 08:19 | karana Taitila |
| from 11:26 | nakshatra Mrigashirsha |
| from 19:17 | karana Gara |
| from 04:56 (03.09) | yoga Siddhi |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 04:55 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 05:34 |
| Noon | 12:29 |
| Sunset | 19:22 |
| End of twilight | 20:01 |
| Moonrise | 22:20 |
| Moonset | 15:55 |
| Day length | 13 h 47 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 6, average — 6, bad — 1
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 08:19 | from 11:26 |
|---|
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 (05:34–11:26) is good for sowing.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Mrigashirsha (11:26–19:22) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Festivals and periods
Janmashtami (Vaishnavas, ISKCON) · Krishna
The Vaishnava date of Janmashtami — by the Ashtami at sunrise without any admixture of Saptami; ISKCON and the temples of Mathura and Vrindavan may celebrate it a day later than the Smartas.
Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 10:08 (01.09)–08:19
Smarta date: 1.09
Nandotsava, Dahi Handi · Krishna
On the day after Janmashtami the joy of Nanda is celebrated: young men form human pyramids to break a hanging pot of curd, as little Krishna used to do.
Rule: relative to a neighbouring festival
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day Amrita Siddhi Yoga 11:26–05:36 (03.09)
Jwalamukhi Yoga 08:19–11:26
Anandadi: Vardhamana 05:34–11:26 Anandadi: Ananda 11:26–05:36 (03.09)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 04:13–04:54 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:01–12:56 |
| 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 | 08:22–09:54, 01:44–03:14 (03.09) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 07:18–09:01 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 10:45–12:28 |
| Gulika Kalam | 14:12–15:55 |
| Dur Muhurta | 12:56–13:51, 15:42–16:37 |
| Varjyam | 16:42–18:12 |
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 07:08–08:19 |
Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Rohini until 11:26, Mrigashirsha from 11:26; tithi Krishna-ashtami until 08:19, Krishna-navami from 08:19; lagna Simha 05:34, Kanya 07:08, Tula 10:08, Vrischika 13:10, Dhanu 15:54, Makara 17:47, Kumbha 18:52
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Rohini (until 11:26) — destruction of all misfortunes; Mrigashirsha (from 11:26) — 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 05:34–08:19: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
- Krishna-navami 08:19–19:22: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Cautions:
- The Muhurta Chintamani warns: whoever shaves in Rohini nakshatra 8 times a year puts their life in danger — frequent haircuts in this nakshatra are best avoided.
- Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
- 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 = +6
The total of auspicious factors is high and there are no prohibitions: suitable for important undertakings.
Auspicious time begins after 11:26
+4 Amrita Siddhi Yoga 11:26–05:36 (03.09)+1 Anandadi: Vardhamana 05:34–11:26+1 Auspicious nakshatra 05:34–11:26+1 Yoga Harshana 05:34–07:45+1 Auspicious weekday0 Chaturmasya0 Jwalamukhi Yoga 08:19–11:26 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Yoga Vajra 07:45–08:48−2 Rikta tithi 08:19–05:36 (03.09)
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Unfavourable day — Yamaghanta, many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower) |
|---|---|
| Month | Shravana (amanta) · Bhadrapada (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Prajapati (No. 5) · Shaka 1913 · Vikram 2048 more |
| Period | Chaturmasya |
At sunrise 05:36
| Tithi | 9Krishna-navami (Rikta, Serpent (Naga)) · until 06:11 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Mrigashirsha, pada 4 (soft, Soma (Chandra, Moon), Mars) · until 10:01 more |
| Yoga | Siddhi (“success, accomplishment”, auspicious) · until 01:53 (04.09) more |
| Karana | Gara (movable) · until 06:11 more |
| Vara | Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Mithuna (Gemini) |
Changes during the day
| from 06:11 | tithi Krishna-dashami (kshaya: not present at any sunrise) |
|---|---|
| from 06:11 | karana Vanija |
| from 10:01 | nakshatra Ardra |
| from 17:00 | karana Vishti |
| from 01:53 (04.09) | yoga Vyatipata |
| from 03:45 (04.09) | tithi Krishna-ekadashi |
| from 03:45 (04.09) | karana Bava |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 04:57 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 05:36 |
| Noon | 12:29 |
| Sunset | 19:20 |
| End of twilight | 19:59 |
| Moonrise | 23:35 |
| Moonset | 16:47 |
| Day length | 13 h 43 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 0, average — 2, bad — 11
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 06:11 | from 10:01 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Mrigashirsha (05:36–10:01) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
- Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 17:00–19:20: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Festivals and periods
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Krakacha Yoga 06:11–03:45 (04.09) Yamaghanta 10:01–05:38 (04.09) Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:45–05:38 (04.09)
Anandadi: Chara 10:01–05:38 (04.09) Anandadi: Rakshasa 05:36–10:01
- Bhadra in heaven: 17:00–03:45 (04.09); Bhadra Puchha 18:35–19:40; Bhadra Mukha 19:40–21:28
- Gandanta (tithi): 03:24–04:07 (04.09)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 04:14–04:55 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:01–12:56 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:45–15:40 |
| Godhuli | 19:20–19:40 |
| Pradosha | 19:20–21:23 |
| Nishitha | 00:08–00:50 (04.09) |
| Amrita Kalam | 23:01–00:30 (04.09) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 15:54–17:37 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 09:02–10:45 |
| Gulika Kalam | 12:28–14:11 |
| Dur Muhurta | 08:21–09:16, 23:27–00:08 (04.09) |
| Varjyam | 17:49–19:18 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 07:04–10:01
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | average 07:04–10:01 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average 07:04–10:01 |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 06:11–19:20 |
Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Mrigashirsha until 10:01, Ardra from 10:01; tithi Krishna-navami until 06:11, Krishna-dashami from 06:11; lagna Simha 05:36, Kanya 07:04, Tula 10:05, Vrischika 13:06, Dhanu 15:50, Makara 17:43, Kumbha 18:48
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Mrigashirsha (until 10:01) — abundance (well-being, prosperity); Ardra (from 10:01) — sadness; Tuesday — harm to longevity.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Krishna-navami 05:36–06:11: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Cautions:
- Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Unfavourable day · score S = −10
A strict prohibition (a visible eclipse; Visha Yoga of the weekday, tithi and nakshatra; Amrita Siddhi turned to poison; Yamaghanta; the Anandadi yoga Mrityu) or a total score of -7 or lower: any new undertakings are best postponed.
Strict prohibition: Yamaghanta, many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower)
Avoid starting important matters: Kshaya tithi
+2 Yoga Siddhi 05:36–01:53 (04.09)+1 Anandadi: Chara 10:01–05:38 (04.09)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 05:36–10:010 Chaturmasya0 Vishti (Bhadra) 17:00–03:45 (04.09)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 10:01–05:38 (04.09)−1 Surya Dagdha tithi 06:11–03:45 (04.09)−1 Anandadi: Rakshasa 05:36–10:01−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−2 Kshaya tithi−2 Rikta tithi 05:36–06:11−3 Krakacha Yoga 06:11–03:45 (04.09)−3 Yamaghanta 10:01–05:38 (04.09)
| Summary | Avoid starting important matters — Vyatipata, Fierce or sharp nakshatra |
|---|---|
| Month | Shravana (amanta) · Bhadrapada (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Prajapati (No. 5) · Shaka 1913 · Vikram 2048 more |
| Period | Chaturmasya |
| Festivals | Aja Ekadashi (Annada) |
At sunrise 05:38
| Tithi | 11Krishna-ekadashi (Nanda, Rudra) · until 01:06 (05.09) more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Ardra, pada 4 (sharp, Rudra (Roaring, angry image of Shiva), Rahu) · until 08:19 more |
| Yoga | Vyatipata (“calamity, downfall”, inauspicious) · until 22:38 more |
| Karana | Bava (movable) · until 14:27 more |
| Vara | Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Mithuna (Gemini) |
Changes during the day
| from 08:19 | nakshatra Punarvasu |
|---|---|
| from 14:27 | karana Balava |
| from 22:38 | yoga Variyana |
| from 01:06 (05.09) | tithi Krishna-dvadashi |
| from 01:06 (05.09) | karana Kaulava |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 04:59 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 05:38 |
| Noon | 12:28 |
| Sunset | 19:17 |
| End of twilight | 19:56 |
| Moonrise | none |
| Moonset | 17:23 |
| Day length | 13 h 38 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 | from 08:19 |
|---|
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, Punarvasu (08:19–19:17) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Festivals and periods
Aja Ekadashi (Annada) · Vishnu
The Ekadashi of the dark half of Shravana (Bhadrapada in North India). According to legend, this fast restored King Harishchandra’s kingdom and family; Vishnu is worshipped.
Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 03:45–01:06 (05.09)
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Parana (breaking the fast): 06:24–08:23 (05.09)
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 01:06–05:40 (05.09)
Anandadi: Musala 05:38–08:19 Anandadi: Gada 08:19–05:40 (05.09)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 04:16–04:57 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday |
| 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 | 04:11–05:39 (05.09) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 12:28–14:10 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 07:21–09:03 |
| Gulika Kalam | 10:45–12:28 |
| Dur Muhurta | 12:00–12:55 |
| Varjyam | 19:21–20:50 |
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 07:00–15:46, 17:39–18:44 |
Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Ardra until 08:19, Punarvasu from 08:19; tithi Krishna-ekadashi; lagna Simha 05:38, Kanya 07:00, Tula 10:01, Vrischika 13:02, Dhanu 15:46, Makara 17:39, Kumbha 18:44
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Ardra (until 08:19) — sadness; Punarvasu (from 08:19) — strength of spirit (bravery, resilience); Wednesday — favour of the authorities.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Vyatipata 05:38–19:17: auspicious undertakings, including haircuts, are avoided during this yoga (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Cautions:
- Ekadashi: by custom, those who fast on this day do not cut their hair or shave.
- Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Avoid starting important matters · score S = −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: Vyatipata
+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious nakshatra 08:19–05:40 (05.09)0 Chaturmasya−1 Anandadi: Gada 08:19–05:40 (05.09)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 05:38–08:19−3 Vyatipata 05:38–22:38
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Best day — Amrita Siddhi Yoga, Pushya; auspicious time — after 06:24 |
|---|---|
| Month | Shravana (amanta) · Bhadrapada (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Prajapati (No. 5) · Shaka 1913 · Vikram 2048 more |
| Period | Chaturmasya |
At sunrise 05:40
| Tithi | 12Krishna-dvadashi (Bhadra, Sun (Ravi)) · until 22:17 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Punarvasu, pada 4 (movable, Aditi, Jupiter) · until 06:24 more |
| Yoga | Variyana (“excellent, best”, auspicious) · until 19:15 more |
| Karana | Kaulava (movable) · until 11:42 more |
| Vara | Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Karka (Cancer) |
Changes during the day
| from 06:24 | nakshatra Pushya |
|---|---|
| from 11:42 | karana Taitila |
| from 19:15 | yoga Parigha |
| from 22:17 | tithi Krishna-trayodashi |
| from 22:17 | karana Gara |
| from 04:20 (06.09) | nakshatra Ashlesha |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 05:01 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 05:40 |
| Noon | 12:28 |
| Sunset | 19:15 |
| End of twilight | 19:53 |
| Moonrise | 01:03 |
| Moonset | 17:48 |
| Day length | 13 h 34 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 8, average — 3, bad — 2
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 06:24 |
|---|
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, Punarvasu (05:40–06:24) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Pushya (06:24–19:15) is good for sowing.
Festivals and periods
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 05:40–06:24 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 05:40–04:20 (06.09) Amrita Siddhi Yoga 06:24–04:20 (06.09) Guru Pushya Yoga 06:24–04:20 (06.09)
Anandadi: Siddhi 05:40–06:24 Anandadi: Shubha 06:24–04:20 (06.09) Anandadi: Amrita 04:20–05:42 (06.09)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 04:17–04:59 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:00–12:55 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:43–15:37 |
| Godhuli | 19:15–19:36 |
| Pradosha | 19:15–21:20 |
| Nishitha | 00:07–00:49 (06.09) |
| Amrita Kalam | 22:29–23:57 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 14:09–15:51 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 05:40–07:22 |
| Gulika Kalam | 09:04–10:46 |
| Dur Muhurta | 10:12–11:06, 15:37–16:32 |
| Varjyam | 13:43–15:10 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: good 06:57–12:58, 17:35–18:40
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | good 06:57–12:58, 17:35–18:40 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | good 06:57–12:58, 17:35–18:40 |
| Bathing, washing hair | average throughout the daytime |
Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Punarvasu until 06:24, Pushya from 06:24; tithi Krishna-dvadashi; lagna Simha 05:40, Kanya 06:57, Tula 09:57, Vrischika 12:58, Dhanu 15:42, Makara 17:35, Kumbha 18:40
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Punarvasu (until 06:24) — strength of spirit (bravery, resilience); Pushya (from 06:24) — increase in wealth; Thursday — success.
Cautions:
- Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Best day · score S = +9
The total of auspicious factors is high and there are no prohibitions: suitable for important undertakings.
Auspicious time begins after 06:24
+4 Amrita Siddhi Yoga 06:24–04:20 (06.09)+2 Pushya 06:24–04:20 (06.09)+1 Anandadi: Shubha 06:24–04:20 (06.09)+1 Yoga Variyana 05:40–19:15+1 Auspicious weekday0 Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 05:40–06:240 Chaturmasya
| Summary | Unfavourable day — Anandadi: Mrityu, Fierce or sharp nakshatra |
|---|---|
| Month | Shravana (amanta) · Bhadrapada (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Prajapati (No. 5) · Shaka 1913 · Vikram 2048 more |
| Period | Chaturmasya |
| Festivals | Pradosha Vrat · Masik Shivaratri |
At sunrise 05:42
| Tithi | 13Krishna-trayodashi (Jaya, God of Love) · until 19:25 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Ashlesha, pada 1 (sharp, Naga - the lord of snakes (Sharpa), Mercury) · until 02:16 (07.09) more Gandamula |
| Yoga | Parigha (“bolt, barrier”, inauspicious) · until 15:48 more |
| Karana | Gara (movable) · until 08:51 more |
| Vara | Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Karka (Cancer) |
Changes during the day
| from 08:51 | karana Vanija |
|---|---|
| from 15:48 | yoga Shiva |
| from 19:25 | tithi Krishna-chaturdashi |
| from 19:25 | karana Vishti |
| from 02:16 (07.09) | nakshatra Magha |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 05:04 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 05:42 |
| Noon | 12:28 |
| Sunset | 19:12 |
| End of twilight | 19:50 |
| Moonrise | 02:37 |
| Moonset | 18:06 |
| Day length | 13 h 29 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 2, average — 9, bad — 2
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise |
|---|
Festivals and periods
Pradosha Vrat · Shiva
A fast dedicated to Shiva on the thirteenth lunar day (Trayodashi) of both halves of the month. The decisive time is the evening twilight (Pradosha), when, according to legend, Shiva dances on Mount Kailash: in the evening Shiva Puja and abhisheka of the lingam are performed.
Rule: pradosha vyapini: 3 muhurtas after sunset, 19:12–19:25
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Masik Shivaratri · Shiva
The monthly “night of Shiva” — the fourteenth day of the waning Moon. Devotees fast, keep vigil through the night and perform abhisheka of the lingam at midnight (Nishitha).
Rule: nishitha vyapini: midnight, 00:07–00:49 (07.09)
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Anandadi: Mrityu 05:42–02:16 (07.09) Anandadi: Kana 02:16–05:44 (07.09)
- Bhadra on earth: 19:25–06:00 (07.09); Bhadra Mukha 19:25–21:11; Bhadra Puchha 04:57–06:01 (07.09)
- Gandanta (nakshatra): 20:47–07:45 (07.09)
- Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Ashlesha
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 04:18–05:00 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:00–12:54 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:42–15:36 |
| Godhuli | 19:12–19:33 |
| Pradosha | 19:12–21:18 |
| Nishitha | 00:07–00:49 (07.09) |
| Amrita Kalam | 00:48–02:16 (07.09) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 10:46–12:27 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 15:50–17:31 |
| Gulika Kalam | 07:23–09:05 |
| Dur Muhurta | 08:24–09:18, 12:54–13:48 |
| Varjyam | 16:02–17:30 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 06:53–12:54, 17:31–18:36
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | average 06:53–12:54, 17:31–18:36 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average 06:53–12:54, 17:31–18:36 |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 06:53–15:38, 17:31–18:36 |
Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Ashlesha; tithi Krishna-trayodashi; lagna Simha 05:42, Kanya 06:53, Tula 09:53, Vrischika 12:54, Dhanu 15:38, Makara 17:31, Kumbha 18:36
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Ashlesha — physical affliction (suffering); Friday — universal respect.
Cautions:
- Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
- Friday: B. V. Raman advises against cutting nails (the rating above is the site’s summary, which uses the same weekdays for nails as for haircuts, so Friday counts as auspicious).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Unfavourable day · score S = −3
A strict prohibition (a visible eclipse; Visha Yoga of the weekday, tithi and nakshatra; Amrita Siddhi turned to poison; Yamaghanta; the Anandadi yoga Mrityu) or a total score of -7 or lower: any new undertakings are best postponed.
Strict prohibition: Anandadi: Mrityu
+1 Auspicious weekday0 Yoga Shiva 15:48–05:44 (07.09)0 Chaturmasya−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 05:42–02:16 (07.09)−3 Anandadi: Mrityu 05:42–02:16 (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 | Avoid starting important matters — Krishna Chaturdashi, Fierce or sharp nakshatra |
|---|---|
| Month | Shravana (amanta) · Bhadrapada (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Prajapati (No. 5) · Shaka 1913 · Vikram 2048 more |
| Period | Chaturmasya |
At sunrise 05:44
| Tithi | 14Krishna-chaturdashi (Rikta, Kali) · until 16:36 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Magha, pada 1 (fierce, Pitris or Pitars - ancestors of the clan, forefathers, Ketu) · until 00:18 (08.09) more Gandamula |
| Yoga | Shiva (“auspicious, benevolent”, auspicious) · until 12:24 more |
| Karana | Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 06:00 more |
| Vara | Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Simha (Leo) |
Changes during the day
| from 06:00 | karana Shakuni |
|---|---|
| from 12:24 | yoga Siddha |
| from 16:36 | tithi Amavasya |
| from 16:36 | karana Chatushpada |
| from 00:18 (08.09) | nakshatra Purva-Phalguni |
| from 03:16 (08.09) | karana Naga |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 05:06 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 05:44 |
| Noon | 12:27 |
| Sunset | 19:09 |
| End of twilight | 19:48 |
| Moonrise | 04:11 |
| Moonset | 18:20 |
| Day length | 13 h 25 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 2, average — 1, bad — 10
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 16:36 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Magha (05:44–19:09) is good for sowing, for root crops.
- Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 05:44–06:00: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
- Shakuni 06:00–16:36: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it (it is suitable for sowing).
- Chatushpada 16:36–19:09: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
- Krishna-chaturdashi 05:44–16:36: according to the Kalaprakashika, ploughing on Chaturdashi puts the owner’s life in danger.
Festivals and periods
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:44–16:36
Anandadi: Padma 05:44–00:18 (08.09) Anandadi: Lumbaka 00:18–05:46 (08.09)
- Bhadra on earth: 02:16–06:00; Bhadra Puchha 04:57–06:01
- Gandanta (nakshatra): 20:47 (06.09)–07:45
- Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Magha
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 04:20–05:02 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:00–12:54 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:41–15:35 |
| Godhuli | 19:09–19:31 |
| Pradosha | 19:09–21:17 |
| Nishitha | 00:06–00:49 (08.09) |
| Amrita Kalam | 22:06–23:34 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 09:05–10:46 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 14:07–15:48 |
| Gulika Kalam | 05:44–07:25 |
| Dur Muhurta | 05:44–06:38, 06:38–07:31 |
| Varjyam | 13:17–14:45 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | no suitable window — see the prohibitions below |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | no suitable window — see the prohibitions below |
| Bathing, washing hair | bad throughout the daytime |
Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Magha; tithi Krishna-chaturdashi until 16:36, Amavasya from 16:36; lagna Simha 05:44, Kanya 06:49, Tula 09:49, Vrischika 12:50, Dhanu 15:34, Makara 17:27, Kumbha 18:32
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Magha — loss of property; Saturday — decline of physical strength.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Krishna-chaturdashi 05:44–16:36: a Rikta and Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
- Amavasya 16:36–19:09: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
- Bhadra on earth 05:44–06:00: no shaving or haircuts during Vishti Karana (according to the Muhurta Chintamani, Bhadra does harm when it is on earth; in heaven and in the netherworld its influence on earth is weak).
Cautions:
- The Muhurta Chintamani warns: whoever shaves in Magha nakshatra 4 times a year puts their life in danger — frequent haircuts in this nakshatra are best avoided.
- Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Avoid starting important matters · score S = −2
There is a mild prohibition (Amavasya, Krishna Chaturdashi, Bhadra on earth, Vyatipata, Vaidhriti, kshaya tithi, Sankranti, Ashubha Yoga) or the total score is -3 or lower: the day is unfavourable for important new matters, but suitable for fasting, prayer and everyday work.
Avoid starting important matters: Krishna Chaturdashi
+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:44–16:36+1 Yoga Siddha 12:24–05:46 (08.09)+1 Anandadi: Padma 05:44–00:18 (08.09)0 Chaturmasya0 Bhadra on earth 05:44–06:00−1 Gandanta 05:44–07:45−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 05:44–00:18 (08.09)−3 Krishna Chaturdashi 05:44–16:36
| Summary | Avoid starting important matters — Amavasya, Fierce or sharp nakshatra |
|---|---|
| Month | Shravana (amanta) · Bhadrapada (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Prajapati (No. 5) · Shaka 1913 · Vikram 2048 more |
| Period | Chaturmasya |
| Festivals | Shravana Amavasya (Pithori, Pola) |
At sunrise 05:46
| Tithi | 30Amavasya (Purna, Pitris (ancestors)) · until 14:00 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Purva-Phalguni, pada 1 (fierce, Bhaga (Share, Distributor) - god of wealth and family, Venus) · until 22:35 more |
| Yoga | Siddha (“perfected, accomplished”, auspicious) · until 09:07 more |
| Karana | Naga (fixed, inauspicious) · until 14:00 more |
| Vara | Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Simha (Leo) |
Changes during the day
| from 09:07 | yoga Sadhya |
|---|---|
| from 14:00 | tithi Shukla-pratipat |
| from 14:00 | karana Kimstughna |
| from 22:35 | nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni |
| from 00:50 (09.09) | karana Bava |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 05:08 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 05:46 |
| Noon | 12:27 |
| Sunset | 19:07 |
| End of twilight | 19:45 |
| Moonrise | 05:42 |
| Moonset | 18:32 |
| Day length | 13 h 20 min |
Sky
| New moon (Amavasya) | 14:00 |
|---|
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 0, average — 3, bad — 10
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 14:00 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Phalguni (05:46–19:07) is good for root crops.
- Naga 05:46–14:00: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
- Kimstughna 14:00–19:07: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Festivals and periods
Shravana Amavasya (Pithori, Pola) · Pitris (ancestors)
The new moon of Shravana — Pithori Amavasya (mothers pray for their children) and Pola (worship of bullocks in Maharashtra).
Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 16:36 (07.09)–14:00
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 22:35–05:48 (09.09)
Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 14:00–05:48 (09.09)
Anandadi: Chhatra 05:46–22:35 Anandadi: Mitra 22:35–05:48 (09.09)
- Gandanta (tithi): 13:39–14:22
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 04:21–05:04 |
|---|---|
| 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 | 16:38–18:07 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 17:27–19:07 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 12:26–14:07 |
| Gulika Kalam | 15:47–17:27 |
| Dur Muhurta | 17:20–18:13 |
| Varjyam | 07:43–09:13, 05:23–06:54 (09.09) |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: bad throughout the daytime
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | bad throughout the daytime |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | bad throughout the daytime |
| Bathing, washing hair | bad throughout the daytime |
Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Purva-Phalguni; tithi Amavasya until 14:00, Shukla-pratipat from 14:00; lagna Simha 05:46, Kanya 06:45, Tula 09:45, Vrischika 12:46, Dhanu 15:31, Makara 17:23, Kumbha 18:28
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Purva-Phalguni — ill health; Sunday — physical well-being.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Amavasya 05:46–14:00: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Cautions:
- Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Avoid starting important matters · score S = −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: Amavasya
+2 Yoga Siddha 05:46–09:07+1 Anandadi: Chhatra 05:46–22:350 Chaturmasya−1 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 14:00–05:48 (09.09)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 05:46–22:35−3 Amavasya 05:46–14:00
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 Shubha, Anandadi: Shrivatsa; auspicious time — until 11:45 |
|---|---|
| Month | Bhadrapada (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Prajapati (No. 5) · Shaka 1913 · Vikram 2048 more |
| Period | Chaturmasya |
At sunrise 05:48
| Tithi | 1Shukla-pratipat (Nanda, Brahma) · until 11:45 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Uttara-Phalguni, pada 2 (fixed, Aryaman (Lord of Hospitality), Sun) · until 21:17 more |
| Yoga | Sadhya (“attainable, amenable”, auspicious) · until 06:07 more |
| Karana | Bava (movable) · until 11:45 more |
| Vara | Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Kanya (Virgo) |
Changes during the day
| from 06:07 | yoga Shubha |
|---|---|
| from 11:45 | tithi Shukla-dvitya |
| from 11:45 | karana Balava |
| from 21:17 | nakshatra Hasta |
| from 22:48 | karana Kaulava |
| from 03:29 (10.09) | yoga Shukla |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 05:10 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 05:48 |
| Noon | 12:27 |
| Sunset | 19:04 |
| End of twilight | 19:42 |
| Moonrise | 07:10 |
| Moonset | 18:44 |
| Day length | 13 h 16 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 9, average — 4, bad — 0
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 11:45 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Phalguni (05:48–19:04) is good for sowing.
Festivals and periods
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 11:45–05:50 (10.09)
Anandadi: Shrivatsa 05:48–21:17 Anandadi: Vajra 21:17–05:50 (10.09)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 04:22–05:05 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:00–12:53 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:39–15:32 |
| Godhuli | 19:04–19:26 |
| Pradosha | 19:04–21:13 |
| Nishitha | 00:06–00:49 (10.09) |
| Amrita Kalam | 14:28–15:59 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 07:27–09:07 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 10:47–12:26 |
| Gulika Kalam | 14:06–15:45 |
| Dur Muhurta | 12:53–13:46, 15:32–16:25 |
| Varjyam | 05:23–06:54, 05:25–06:58 (10.09) |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: good 11:45–12:42, 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 11:45–12:42, 17:19–18:24 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails | good 11:45–12:42, 17:19–18:24 |
| Cutting toenails | average throughout the daytime |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 11:45–15:27, 17:19–18:24 |
Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni; tithi Shukla-pratipat until 11:45, Shukla-dvitya from 11:45; lagna Simha 05:48, Kanya 06:41, Tula 09:41, Vrischika 12:42, Dhanu 15:27, Makara 17:19, Kumbha 18:24
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Uttara-Phalguni — destruction of all diseases; Monday — clear, bright complexion.
Cautions:
- The Muhurta Chintamani warns: whoever shaves in Uttara-Phalguni nakshatra 4 times a year puts their life in danger — frequent haircuts in this nakshatra are best avoided.
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Favourable day · score S = +4
Auspicious factors outweigh inauspicious ones: ordinary matters can be started.
Auspicious time ends by 11:45
+2 Yoga Shubha 06:07–03:29 (10.09)+1 Anandadi: Shrivatsa 05:48–21:17+1 Auspicious nakshatra 05:48–21:17+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 11:45–05:50 (10.09)0 Chaturmasya−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 11:45–05:50 (10.09)
| Summary | Best day — Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Anandadi: Saumya; auspicious time — after 10:00 |
|---|---|
| Month | Bhadrapada (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Prajapati (No. 5) · Shaka 1913 · Vikram 2048 more |
| Period | Chaturmasya |
At sunrise 05:50
| Tithi | 2Shukla-dvitya (Bhadra, Vidhatr) · until 10:00 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Hasta, pada 2 (light, Savitar (Animating, Awakening), Moon) · until 20:31 more |
| Yoga | Shukla (“bright, pure”, auspicious) · until 01:19 (11.09) more |
| Karana | Kaulava (movable) · until 10:00 more |
| Vara | Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Kanya (Virgo) |
Changes during the day
| from 10:00 | tithi Shukla-tritya |
|---|---|
| from 10:00 | karana Taitila |
| from 20:31 | nakshatra Chitra |
| from 21:21 | karana Gara |
| from 01:19 (11.09) | yoga Brahma |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 05:12 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 05:50 |
| Noon | 12:26 |
| Sunset | 19:02 |
| End of twilight | 19:39 |
| Moonrise | 08:37 |
| Moonset | 18:56 |
| Day length | 13 h 11 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 2, average — 11, bad — 0
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 10:00 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Hasta (05:50–19:02) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Festivals and periods
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 10:00–05:52 (11.09) Ravi Yoga 20:31–05:52 (11.09)
Anandadi: Saumya 05:50–20:31 Anandadi: Dhwanksha 20:31–05:52 (11.09)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 04:24–05:07 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 11:59–12:52 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:38–15:30 |
| Godhuli | 19:02–19:23 |
| Pradosha | 19:02–21:12 |
| Nishitha | 00:05–00:48 (11.09) |
| Amrita Kalam | 14:43–16:16 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 15:44–17:23 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 09:08–10:47 |
| Gulika Kalam | 12:26–14:05 |
| Dur Muhurta | 08:28–09:21, 23:22–00:05 (11.09) |
| Varjyam | 05:25–06:58, 04:30–06:05 (11.09) |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average throughout the daytime
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | average throughout the daytime |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails | average throughout the daytime |
| Cutting toenails | average 06:37–19:02 |
| Bathing, washing hair | average throughout the daytime |
Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Hasta; tithi Shukla-dvitya until 10:00, Shukla-tritya from 10:00; lagna Simha 05:50, Kanya 06:37, Tula 09:37, Vrischika 12:38, Dhanu 15:23, Makara 17:15, Kumbha 18:20
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Hasta — imparting radiance (to the person); Tuesday — harm to longevity.
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Best day · score S = +5
The total of auspicious factors is high and there are no prohibitions: suitable for important undertakings.
Auspicious time begins after 10:00
+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 10:00–05:52 (11.09)+1 Anandadi: Saumya 05:50–20:31+1 Auspicious nakshatra 05:50–20:31+1 Yoga Shukla 05:50–01:19 (11.09)+1 Auspicious tithi 05:50–10:000 Chaturmasya−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
| Summary | Favourable day — Yoga Brahma, Ravi Yoga; auspicious time — until 08:52 |
|---|---|
| Month | Bhadrapada (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Prajapati (No. 5) · Shaka 1913 · Vikram 2048 more |
| Period | Chaturmasya |
| Festivals | Ganesha Chaturthi · Hartalika Teej · Chandra Darshan |
At sunrise 05:52
| Tithi | 3Shukla-tritya (Jaya, Vishnu) · until 08:52 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Chitra, pada 2 (soft, Tvashtri (Heavenly Architect) or Vishwakarma (Vastu God), Mars) · until 20:27 more |
| Yoga | Brahma (“Brahma, sacred knowledge”, auspicious) · until 23:44 more |
| Karana | Gara (movable) · until 08:52 more |
| Vara | Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Kanya (Virgo) |
Changes during the day
| from 08:52 | tithi Shukla-chaturti |
|---|---|
| from 08:52 | karana Vanija |
| from 20:27 | nakshatra Swati |
| from 20:35 | karana Vishti |
| from 23:44 | yoga Indra |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 05:14 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 05:52 |
| Noon | 12:26 |
| Sunset | 18:59 |
| End of twilight | 19:37 |
| Moonrise | 10:02 |
| Moonset | 19:11 |
| Day length | 13 h 07 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 7, average — 3, bad — 3
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 08:52 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Chitra (05:52–18:59) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Festivals and periods
Ganesha Chaturthi · Ganesha
The appearance day of Ganesha and the start of the ten-day festival. The clay murti is installed at noon (Madhyahna), and modaks and durva grass are offered; on this evening devotees do not look at the Moon (mithya dosha). The festival ends with the immersion of the murti in water on Ananta Chaturdashi.
Rule: madhyahna vyapini: midday (the 3rd fifth of the daytime), 11:07–13:44
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Do not look at the Moon: 10:02–19:11
Hartalika Teej · Shiva and Parvati
The fast of Parvati, who won Shiva as her husband through severe austerity: women fast without water and mould clay figures of Shiva and Parvati. In Karnataka this day is Gowri Habba.
Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 10:00 (10.09)–08:52
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Chandra Darshan · Chandra (the Moon)
The first evening after the new moon, when the thin lunar crescent becomes visible. People look at the young Moon, offer it water and pray for well-being; some fast until it appears.
Rule: first visible lunar crescent, 18:59–19:11
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: 18:59–19:11
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Ravi Yoga 05:52–20:27
Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:52–08:52 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:52–08:52
Anandadi: Kaladanda 05:52–20:27 Anandadi: Dhumra 20:27–05:54 (12.09)
- Bhadra in the netherworld: 20:35–08:29 (12.09); Bhadra Mukha 20:41–22:39; Bhadra Puchha 07:18–08:29 (12.09)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 04:25–05:08 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday |
| 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 | 14:04–15:40 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 12:25–14:04 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 07:30–09:09 |
| Gulika Kalam | 10:47–12:25 |
| Dur Muhurta | 11:59–12:52 |
| Varjyam | 04:30–06:05, 02:12–03:51 (12.09) |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: good 06:33–08:52
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | good 06:33–08:52 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | good 06:33–08:52 |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 06:33–08:52 |
Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Chitra; tithi Shukla-tritya until 08:52, Shukla-chaturti from 08:52; 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: Chitra — improvement of well-being; Wednesday — favour of the authorities.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Shukla-chaturti 08:52–18:59: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Favourable day · score S = +4
Auspicious factors outweigh inauspicious ones: ordinary matters can be started.
Auspicious time ends by 08:52
+2 Yoga Brahma 05:52–23:44+2 Ravi Yoga 05:52–20:27+1 Auspicious nakshatra 05:52–20:27+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 05:52–08:520 Chaturmasya0 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:52–08:52 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:52–08:52 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Anandadi: Kaladanda 05:52–20:27−2 Rikta tithi 08:52–05:54 (12.09)
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Best day — Yoga Indra, Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi); auspicious time — after 08:29 |
|---|---|
| Month | Bhadrapada (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Prajapati (No. 5) · Shaka 1913 · Vikram 2048 more |
| Period | Chaturmasya |
| Festivals | Rishi Panchami |
At sunrise 05:54
| Tithi | 4Shukla-chaturti (Rikta, Yama) · until 08:29 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Swati, pada 2 (movable, Waiu (Wind), Rahu) · until 21:07 more |
| Yoga | Indra (“Indra, lord”, auspicious) · until 22:45 more |
| Karana | Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 08:29 more |
| Vara | Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Tula (Libra) |
Changes during the day
| from 08:29 | tithi Shukla-panchami |
|---|---|
| from 08:29 | karana Bava |
| from 20:35 | karana Balava |
| from 21:07 | nakshatra Vishakha |
| from 22:45 | yoga Vaidhriti |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 05:16 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 05:54 |
| Noon | 12:26 |
| Sunset | 18:56 |
| End of twilight | 19:34 |
| Moonrise | 11:25 |
| Moonset | 19:30 |
| Day length | 13 h 02 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 0, average — 11, bad — 2
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 08:29 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Swati (05:54–18:56) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
- Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 05:54–08:29: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Festivals and periods
Rishi Panchami · Saptarishi (the seven sages)
Worship of the seven sages (the Saptarishi — the seven stars of the Big Dipper). Fasting and a holy bath cleanse devotees, especially women, of unintentional breaches of the rules of purity.
Rule: madhyahna vyapini: midday (the 3rd fifth of the daytime), 11:07–13:43
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:29–05:56 (13.09) Ravi Yoga 21:07–05:56 (13.09)
Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:54–08:29
Anandadi: Sthira 05:54–21:07 Anandadi: Vardhamana 21:07–05:56 (13.09)
- Bhadra in the netherworld: 20:35 (11.09)–08:29; Bhadra Mukha 20:41–22:39 (11.09); Bhadra Puchha 07:18–08:29
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 04:26–05:10 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 11:59–12:51 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:35–15:28 |
| Godhuli | 18:56–19:18 |
| Pradosha | 18:56–21:08 |
| Nishitha | 00:04–00:48 (13.09) |
| Amrita Kalam | 12:04–13:43 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 14:03–15:41 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 05:54–07:32 |
| Gulika Kalam | 09:09–10:47 |
| Dur Muhurta | 10:15–11:07, 15:28–16:20 |
| Varjyam | 03:03–04:45 (13.09) |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: good 08:29–12:30, 17:07–18:12
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | good 08:29–12:30, 17:07–18:12 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | good 08:29–12:30, 17:07–18:12 |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 08:29–15:15, 17:07–18:12 |
Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Swati; tithi Shukla-chaturti until 08:29, Shukla-panchami from 08:29; 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: Swati — relief from all suffering; Thursday — success.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Shukla-chaturti 05:54–08:29: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Best day · score S = +5
The total of auspicious factors is high and there are no prohibitions: suitable for important undertakings.
Auspicious time begins after 08:29
+2 Yoga Indra 05:54–22:45+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:29–05:56 (13.09)+1 Anandadi: Sthira 05:54–21:07+1 Auspicious nakshatra 05:54–21:07+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 08:29–05:56 (13.09)0 Chaturmasya0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:54–08:290 Vishti (Bhadra) 05:54–08:29−2 Rikta tithi 05:54–08:29
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Avoid starting important matters — Vaidhriti |
|---|---|
| Month | Bhadrapada (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Prajapati (No. 5) · Shaka 1913 · Vikram 2048 more |
| Period | Chaturmasya |
| Festivals | Skanda Shashti |
At sunrise 05:56
| Tithi | 5Shukla-panchami (Purna, Soma) · until 08:53 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Vishakha, pada 2 (mixed, Indra and Agni, Jupiter) · until 22:34 more |
| Yoga | Vaidhriti (“without support, discord”, inauspicious) · until 22:23 more |
| Karana | Balava (movable) · until 08:53 more |
| Vara | Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Tula (Libra) |
Changes during the day
| from 08:53 | tithi Shukla-shashti |
|---|---|
| from 08:53 | karana Kaulava |
| from 21:22 | karana Taitila |
| from 22:23 | yoga Vishkambha |
| from 22:34 | nakshatra Anuradha |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 05:18 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 05:56 |
| Noon | 12:25 |
| Sunset | 18:54 |
| End of twilight | 19:31 |
| Moonrise | 12:44 |
| Moonset | 19:54 |
| Day length | 12 h 58 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 7, average — 4, bad — 2
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 08:53 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Vishakha (05:56–18:54) is good for sowing, for root crops.
Festivals and periods
Skanda Shashti · Skanda (Murugan, Kartikeya)
The sixth day of the waxing Moon is dedicated to Skanda (Murugan, Kartikeya), the son of Shiva. Devotees fast and worship Murugan; the day is especially revered in South India.
Rule: the tithi begins between sunrise and sunset, 08:53–05:58 (14.09)
the tithi begins between sunrise and sunset
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Ravi Yoga 05:56–20:03 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:53–05:58 (14.09) Ravi Yoga 22:34–05:58 (14.09) Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 22:34–05:58 (14.09)
Anandadi: Matanga 05:56–22:34 Anandadi: Rakshasa 22:34–05:58 (14.09)
- Gandanta (tithi): 08:29–09:18
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 | 13:14–14:56 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 10:47–12:25 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 15:39–17:16 |
| Gulika Kalam | 07:33–09:10 |
| Dur Muhurta | 08:31–09:23, 12:51–13:43 |
| Varjyam | 02:55–04:40 (14.09) |
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 05:56–15:11, 17:04–18:08 |
Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Vishakha; tithi Shukla-panchami until 08:53, Shukla-shashti from 08:53; 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: Vishakha — loss of money; Friday — universal respect.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Vaidhriti 05:56–18:54: auspicious undertakings, including haircuts, are avoided during this yoga (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
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
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: Vaidhriti
+2 Ravi Yoga 05:56–20:03+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:53–05:58 (14.09)+1 Anandadi: Matanga 05:56–22:34+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 05:56–08:530 Chaturmasya−3 Vaidhriti 05:56–22:23
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: Amrita; cons: Krakacha Yoga, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn) |
|---|---|
| Month | Bhadrapada (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Prajapati (No. 5) · Shaka 1913 · Vikram 2048 more |
| Period | Chaturmasya |
At sunrise 05:58
| Tithi | 6Shukla-shashti (Nanda, Kartikeya) · until 10:03 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Anuradha, pada 2 (soft, Mitra (Friend), Saturn) · until 00:42 (15.09) more |
| Yoga | Vishkambha (“prop, bolt”, inauspicious) · until 22:34 more |
| Karana | Taitila (movable) · until 10:03 more |
| Vara | Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Vrischika (Scorpio) |
Changes during the day
| from 10:03 | tithi Shukla-saptami |
|---|---|
| from 10:03 | karana Gara |
| from 22:34 | yoga Priti |
| from 22:54 | karana Vanija |
| from 00:42 (15.09) | nakshatra Jyestha |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 05:20 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 05:58 |
| Noon | 12:25 |
| Sunset | 18:51 |
| End of twilight | 19:29 |
| Moonrise | 13:56 |
| Moonset | 20:28 |
| Day length | 12 h 53 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 5, average — 8, bad — 0
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 10:03 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Anuradha (05:58–18:51) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Festivals and periods
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Ravi Yoga 05:58–00:42 (15.09)
Krakacha Yoga 05:58–10:03 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 10:03–05:59 (15.09)
Anandadi: Amrita 05:58–00:42 (15.09) Anandadi: Musala 00:42–05:59 (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 | 18:51–19:13 |
| Pradosha | 18:51–21:05 |
| Nishitha | 00:03–00:48 (15.09) |
| Amrita Kalam | 13:22–15:07 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 09:11–10:48 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 14:01–15:38 |
| Gulika Kalam | 05:58–07:34 |
| Dur Muhurta | 05:58–06:49, 06:49–07:41 |
| Varjyam | none on this day |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 10:03–12:23, 17:00–18:04
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | average 10:03–12:23, 17:00–18:04 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average 10:03–12:23, 17:00–18:04 |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 06:21–18:51 |
Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Anuradha; tithi Shukla-shashti until 10:03, Shukla-saptami from 10:03; lagna Simha 05:58, Kanya 06:21, Tula 09:21, Vrischika 12:23, Dhanu 15:07, Makara 17:00, Kumbha 18:04, Mina 18:48
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Anuradha — loss of money. In general Anuradha is favourable, but not for the very first shaving, cutting or trimming of hair (“vapanam”); Saturday — decline of physical strength.
Cautions:
- The Muhurta Chintamani warns: whoever shaves in Anuradha nakshatra 3 times a year puts their life in danger — frequent haircuts in this nakshatra are best avoided.
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 05:58–00:42 (15.09)+1 Anandadi: Amrita 05:58–00:42 (15.09)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 05:58–00:42 (15.09)+1 Auspicious tithi 10:03–05:59 (15.09)0 Chaturmasya0 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 10:03–05:59 (15.09) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−3 Krakacha Yoga 05:58–10:03
| Summary | Unfavourable day — many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower), Samvartaka Yoga |
|---|---|
| Month | Bhadrapada (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Prajapati (No. 5) · Shaka 1913 · Vikram 2048 more |
| Period | Chaturmasya |
At sunrise 05:59
| Tithi | 7Shukla-saptami (Bhadra, Indra) · until 11:54 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Jyestha, pada 1 (sharp, Indra (Leader of the Gods), Mercury) · until 03:24 (16.09) more Gandamula |
| Yoga | Priti (“love, affection”, auspicious) · until 23:13 more |
| Karana | Vanija (movable) · until 11:54 more |
| Vara | Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Vrischika (Scorpio) |
Changes during the day
| from 11:54 | tithi Shukla-ashtami |
|---|---|
| from 11:54 | karana Vishti |
| from 23:13 | yoga Ayushman |
| from 01:01 (16.09) | karana Bava |
| from 03:24 (16.09) | nakshatra Mula |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 05:22 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 05:59 |
| Noon | 12:25 |
| Sunset | 18:49 |
| End of twilight | 19:26 |
| Moonrise | 14:55 |
| Moonset | 21:14 |
| Day length | 12 h 49 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 | from 11:54 |
|---|
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 (05:59–18:49) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
- Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 11:54–18:49: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Festivals and periods
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 03:24–06:01 (16.09) Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 03:24–06:01 (16.09)
Samvartaka Yoga 05:59–11:54
Anandadi: Siddhi 03:24–06:01 (16.09) Anandadi: Kana 05:59–03:24 (16.09)
- Bhadra in heaven: 11:54–01:01 (16.09); Bhadra Puchha 13:52–15:11; Bhadra Mukha 15:11–17:23
- Gandanta (nakshatra): 20:41–10:08 (16.09)
- Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Jyestha
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 | 17:37–19:23 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 17:12–18:49 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 12:24–14:00 |
| Gulika Kalam | 15:36–17:12 |
| Dur Muhurta | 17:06–17:57 |
| Varjyam | 06:56–08:43 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 06:17–11:54
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 06:17–11:54 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average 06:17–11:54 |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 06:17–11:54 |
Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Jyestha; tithi Shukla-saptami until 11:54, Shukla-ashtami from 11:54; lagna Simha 05:59, Kanya 06:17, Tula 09:17, Vrischika 12:19, Dhanu 15:03, Makara 16:56, Kumbha 18:00, Mina 18:44
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Jyestha — loss (reduction) of landed property (real estate); Sunday — physical well-being.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Shukla-ashtami 11:54–18:49: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Cautions:
- Jyeshtha: favourable for shaving according to the Muhurta Chintamani and B. V. Raman (the rating above follows the Kalaprakashika, where it is avoided).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Unfavourable day · score S = −8
A strict prohibition (a visible eclipse; Visha Yoga of the weekday, tithi and nakshatra; Amrita Siddhi turned to poison; Yamaghanta; the Anandadi yoga Mrityu) or a total score of -7 or lower: any new undertakings are best postponed.
Strict prohibition: many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower)
+1 Yoga Priti 05:59–23:13+1 Auspicious tithi 05:59–11:540 Chaturmasya−1 Ashtami 11:54–06:01 (16.09)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 05:59–03:24 (16.09)−2 Vishti (Bhadra) 11:54–01:01 (16.09)−3 Anandadi: Kana 05:59–03:24 (16.09)−3 Samvartaka Yoga 05:59–11:54
| Summary | Ordinary day — pros: Yoga Ayushman, Auspicious weekday; cons: Fierce or sharp nakshatra, Gandanta |
|---|---|
| Month | Bhadrapada (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Prajapati (No. 5) · Shaka 1913 · Vikram 2048 more |
| Period | Chaturmasya |
| Festivals | Radha Ashtami · Masik Durgashtami |
At sunrise 06:01
| Tithi | 8Shukla-ashtami (Jaya, Vasus) · until 14:14 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Mula, pada 1 (sharp, Nirriti (Goddess of Destruction or Alakshmi), Ketu) · until 06:26 (17.09) more Gandamula |
| Yoga | Ayushman (“long-lived”, auspicious) · until 00:09 (17.09) more |
| Karana | Bava (movable) · until 14:14 more |
| Vara | Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Dhanu (Sagittarius) |
Changes during the day
| from 14:14 | tithi Shukla-navami |
|---|---|
| from 14:14 | karana Balava |
| from 00:09 (17.09) | yoga Saubhagya |
| from 03:30 (17.09) | karana Kaulava |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 05:24 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 06:01 |
| Noon | 12:24 |
| Sunset | 18:46 |
| End of twilight | 19:23 |
| Moonrise | 15:42 |
| Moonset | 22:12 |
| Day length | 12 h 44 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 14:14 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Mula (06:01–18:46) is good for sowing, for root crops.
Festivals and periods
Radha Ashtami · Radha
The appearance day of Radha, the beloved of Krishna. Puja is performed at noon; the day is celebrated especially in Barsana and Vrindavan. The sixteen-day Mahalakshmi Vrat begins on this day.
Rule: madhyahna vyapini: midday (the 3rd fifth of the daytime), 11:07–13:40
the tithi covers the decisive time on both days — the day with greater coverage is chosen
Masik Durgashtami · Durga
The monthly Ashtami of Durga — the eighth day of the waxing Moon. Devotees fast and perform Durga Puja for protection and strength.
Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 11:54 (15.09)–14:14
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Anandadi: Lumbaka all day
- Gandanta (nakshatra): 20:41 (15.09)–10:08
- Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Mula
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 04:32–05:17 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 11:58–12:49 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:31–15:22 |
| Godhuli | 18:46–19:08 |
| Pradosha | 18:46–21:01 |
| Nishitha | 00:02–00:47 (17.09) |
| Amrita Kalam | 23:13–01:02 (17.09) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 07:37–09:13 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 10:48–12:24 |
| Gulika Kalam | 13:59–15:35 |
| Dur Muhurta | 12:49–13:40, 15:22–16:13 |
| Varjyam | 04:38–06:26 (17.09) |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | no suitable window — see the prohibitions below |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | no suitable window — see the prohibitions below |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 06:13–14:59, 16:52–17:56 |
Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Mula; tithi Shukla-ashtami until 14:14, Shukla-navami from 14:14; lagna Simha 06:01, Kanya 06:13, Tula 09:13, Vrischika 12:15, Dhanu 14:59, Makara 16:52, Kumbha 17:56, Mina 18:40
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Mula — ruin of the family; Monday — clear, bright complexion.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Shukla-ashtami 06:01–14:14: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
- Shukla-navami 14:14–18:46: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Ordinary day · score S = −2
Auspicious and inauspicious factors are balanced: a day for routine matters; important matters are best timed for favourable days.
+1 Yoga Ayushman 06:01–00:09 (17.09)+1 Auspicious weekday0 Chaturmasya−1 Ashtami 06:01–14:14−1 Anandadi: Lumbaka all day−1 Gandanta 06:01–10:08−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra all day
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Avoid starting important matters — Sankranti day, Rikta tithi |
|---|---|
| Month | Bhadrapada (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Prajapati (No. 5) · Shaka 1913 · Vikram 2048 more |
| Period | Chaturmasya |
| Festivals | Kanya Sankranti (Vishwakarma Puja) |
At sunrise 06:03
| Tithi | 9Shukla-navami (Rikta, Serpent (Naga)) · until 16:49 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Mula, pada 4 (sharp, Nirriti (Goddess of Destruction or Alakshmi), Ketu) · until 06:26 more Gandamula |
| Yoga | Saubhagya (“good fortune, marital happiness”, auspicious) · until 01:12 (18.09) more |
| Karana | Kaulava (movable) · until 16:49 more |
| Vara | Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Dhanu (Sagittarius) |
Changes during the day
| from 06:26 | nakshatra Purva-Ashadha |
|---|---|
| from 16:49 | tithi Shukla-dashami |
| from 16:49 | karana Taitila |
| from 01:12 (18.09) | yoga Shobhana |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 05:26 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 06:03 |
| Noon | 12:24 |
| Sunset | 18:43 |
| End of twilight | 19:20 |
| Moonrise | 16:15 |
| Moonset | 23:19 |
| Day length | 12 h 39 min |
Sky
| Kanya Sankranti | 06:09 — the Sun enters Kanya (Virgo) |
|---|
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 06:26 | from 16:49 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Mula (06:03–06:26) is good for sowing, for root crops.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Ashadha (06:26–18:43) is good for root crops.
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, 06:09–12:33
on the day the Sun enters the sign
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Ravi Yoga 06:26–06:05 (18.09)
Krakacha Yoga 16:49–06:05 (18.09)
Anandadi: Chhatra 06:03–06:26 Anandadi: Mitra 06:26–06:05 (18.09)
- Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Mula
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 04:33–05:18 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 11:58–12:49 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:30–15:21 |
| Godhuli | 18:43–19:06 |
| Pradosha | 18:43–21:00 |
| Nishitha | 00:02–00:47 (18.09) |
| Amrita Kalam | 04:07–05:56 (18.09) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 15:33–17:08 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 09:13–10:48 |
| Gulika Kalam | 12:23–13:58 |
| Dur Muhurta | 08:35–09:26, 23:16–00:02 (18.09) |
| Varjyam | 04:38–06:26, 17:17–19:05 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | no suitable window — see the prohibitions below |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | no suitable window — see the prohibitions below |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 06:26–14:55, 16:48–18:43 |
Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Mula until 06:26, Purva-Ashadha from 06:26; tithi Shukla-navami until 16:49, Shukla-dashami from 16:49; lagna Simha 06:03, Kanya 06:09, Tula 09:10, Vrischika 12:11, Dhanu 14:55, Makara 16:48, Kumbha 17:53, Mina 18:37
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Mula (until 06:26) — ruin of the family; Purva-Ashadha (from 06:26) — ruin of the family; Tuesday — harm to longevity.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Shukla-navami 06:03–16:49: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
- Sankranti at 06:09 — a Parva day: no haircuts or shaving on this day (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Avoid starting important matters · score S = −1
There is a mild prohibition (Amavasya, Krishna Chaturdashi, Bhadra on earth, Vyatipata, Vaidhriti, kshaya tithi, Sankranti, Ashubha Yoga) or the total score is -3 or lower: the day is unfavourable for important new matters, but suitable for fasting, prayer and everyday work.
Avoid starting important matters: Sankranti day
+2 Ravi Yoga 06:26–06:05 (18.09)+1 Anandadi: Mitra 06:26–06:05 (18.09)+1 Yoga Saubhagya 06:03–01:12 (18.09)0 Auspicious tithi 16:49–06:05 (18.09)0 Chaturmasya0 Surya Dagdha tithi 16:49–06:05 (18.09)0 Krakacha Yoga 16:49–06:05 (18.09)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Sankranti day−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 06:03–06:26−2 Rikta tithi 06:03–16:49
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 | Best day — Ravi Yoga, Anandadi: Shrivatsa; auspicious time — after 09:33 |
|---|---|
| Month | Bhadrapada (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Prajapati (No. 5) · Shaka 1913 · Vikram 2048 more |
| Period | Chaturmasya |
At sunrise 06:05
| Tithi | 10Shukla-dashami (Purna, Dharma) · until 19:22 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Purva-Ashadha, pada 4 (fierce, Varuna, Venus) · until 09:33 more |
| Yoga | Shobhana (“splendid, beautiful”, auspicious) · until 02:10 (19.09) more |
| Karana | Taitila (movable) · until 06:07 more |
| Vara | Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Kanya (Virgo), Moon: Dhanu (Sagittarius) |
Changes during the day
| from 06:07 | karana Gara |
|---|---|
| from 09:33 | nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha |
| from 19:22 | tithi Shukla-ekadashi |
| from 19:22 | karana Vanija |
| from 02:10 (19.09) | yoga Atiganda |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 05:28 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 06:05 |
| Noon | 12:24 |
| Sunset | 18:41 |
| End of twilight | 19:18 |
| Moonrise | 16:40 |
| Moonset | none |
| Day length | 12 h 35 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 2, average — 10, bad — 1
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 09:33 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Ashadha (06:05–09:33) is good for root crops.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Ashadha (09:33–18:41) is good for sowing.
Festivals and periods
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Ravi Yoga all day
Anandadi: Shrivatsa 06:05–09:33 Anandadi: Vajra 09:33–05:47 (19.09) Anandadi: Mudgara 05:47–06:07 (19.09)
- Gandanta (tithi): 18:56–19:49
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 04:34–05:20 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:29–15:19 |
| Godhuli | 18:41–19:03 |
| Pradosha | 18:41–20:58 |
| Nishitha | 00:01–00:47 (19.09) |
| Amrita Kalam | 05:18–07:06 (19.09) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 12:23–13:57 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 07:40–09:14 |
| Gulika Kalam | 10:49–12:23 |
| Dur Muhurta | 11:58–12:48 |
| Varjyam | 18:32–20:20 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: good 09:33–12:07, 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 09:33–12:07, 16:44–17:49 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | good 09:33–12:07, 16:44–17:49 |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 06:05–14:51, 16:44–17:49 |
Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Purva-Ashadha until 09:33, Uttara-Ashadha from 09:33; tithi Shukla-dashami; lagna Kanya 06:05, Tula 09:06, Vrischika 12:07, Dhanu 14:51, Makara 16:44, Kumbha 17:49, Mina 18:33
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Purva-Ashadha (until 09:33) — ruin of the family; Uttara-Ashadha (from 09:33) — improved health; Wednesday — favour of the authorities.
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Best day · score S = +5
The total of auspicious factors is high and there are no prohibitions: suitable for important undertakings.
Auspicious time begins after 09:33
+2 Ravi Yoga all day+1 Anandadi: Shrivatsa 06:05–09:33+1 Yoga Shobhana 06:05–02:10 (19.09)+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 06:05–19:22+1 Auspicious nakshatra 09:33–06:07 (19.09)0 Chaturmasya−1 Anandadi: Vajra 09:33–05:47 (19.09)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 06:05–09:33
| Summary | Ordinary day — pros: Ravi Yoga, Auspicious nakshatra; cons: Vishti (Bhadra), Anandadi: Dhwanksha |
|---|---|
| Month | Bhadrapada (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Prajapati (No. 5) · Shaka 1913 · Vikram 2048 more |
| Period | Chaturmasya |
| Festivals | Parivartini Ekadashi (Parsva, Vamana) |
At sunrise 06:07
| Tithi | 11Shukla-ekadashi (Nanda, Rudra) · until 21:41 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Uttara-Ashadha, pada 4 (fixed, Vishva-Deva (All Gods), Sun) · until 12:30 more |
| Yoga | Atiganda (“great danger”, inauspicious) · until 02:54 (20.09) more |
| Karana | Vanija (movable) · until 08:34 more |
| Vara | Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Kanya (Virgo), Moon: Makara (Capricorn) |
Changes during the day
| from 08:34 | karana Vishti |
|---|---|
| from 12:30 | nakshatra Shravana |
| from 21:41 | tithi Shukla-dvadashi |
| from 21:41 | karana Bava |
| from 02:54 (20.09) | yoga Sukarma |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 05:30 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 06:07 |
| Noon | 12:23 |
| Sunset | 18:38 |
| End of twilight | 19:15 |
| Moonrise | 16:57 |
| Moonset | 00:32 |
| Day length | 12 h 30 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 12:30 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Ashadha (06:07–12:30) is good for sowing.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Shravana (12:30–18:38) is good for sowing.
- Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 08:34–18:38: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Festivals and periods
Parivartini Ekadashi (Parsva, Vamana) · Vishnu
On this day the sleeping Vishnu turns over onto his other side. Devotees worship Vamana — the dwarf avatar of Vishnu; the fast removes sins and brings blessings.
Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 19:22 (18.09)–21:41
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Parana (breaking the fast): 06:09–08:38 (20.09)
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Ravi Yoga 06:07–12:30
Anandadi: Dhwaja 14:17–06:09 (20.09) Anandadi: Dhwanksha 06:07–14:17
- Bhadra in the netherworld: 08:34–21:41; Bhadra Puchha 13:47–15:06; Bhadra Mukha 15:06–17:18
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 | 05:18–07:06, 03:33–05:19 (20.09) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 13:56–15:30 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 06:07–07:41 |
| Gulika Kalam | 09:15–10:49 |
| Dur Muhurta | 10:17–11:07, 15:18–16:08 |
| Varjyam | 16:55–18:42 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: good 06:07–12:03, 16:40–17:45
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | good 06:07–12:03, 16:40–17:45 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails | average throughout the daytime |
| Cutting toenails | good 06:07–12:03, 16:40–17:45 |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 06:07–14:47, 16:40–17:45 |
Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha until 12:30, Shravana from 12:30; tithi Shukla-ekadashi; lagna Kanya 06:07, Tula 09:02, Vrischika 12:03, Dhanu 14:47, Makara 16:40, Kumbha 17:45, Mina 18:29
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Uttara-Ashadha (until 12:30) — improved health; Shravana (from 12:30) — bodily development (physical growth); Thursday — success.
Cautions:
- Ekadashi: by custom, those who fast on this day do not cut their hair or shave.
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Ordinary day · score S = +2
Auspicious and inauspicious factors are balanced: a day for routine matters; important matters are best timed for favourable days.
+2 Ravi Yoga 06:07–12:30+1 Auspicious nakshatra 06:07–12:30+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 06:07–21:410 Anandadi: Dhwaja 14:17–06:09 (20.09)0 Chaturmasya−1 Anandadi: Dhwanksha 06:07–14:17−2 Vishti (Bhadra) 08:34–21:41
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Best day — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Auspicious nakshatra; auspicious time — after 15:04 |
|---|---|
| Month | Bhadrapada (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Prajapati (No. 5) · Shaka 1913 · Vikram 2048 more |
| Period | Chaturmasya |
| Festivals | Vamana Jayanti |
At sunrise 06:09
| Tithi | 12Shukla-dvadashi (Bhadra, Sun (Ravi)) · until 23:32 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Shravana, pada 3 (movable, Shri Vishnu, Moon) · until 15:04 more |
| Yoga | Sukarma (“good deed”, auspicious) · until 03:17 (21.09) more |
| Karana | Bava (movable) · until 10:40 more |
| Vara | Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Kanya (Virgo), Moon: Makara (Capricorn) |
Changes during the day
| from 10:40 | karana Balava |
|---|---|
| from 15:04 | nakshatra Dhanishtha |
| from 23:32 | tithi Shukla-triodashi |
| from 23:32 | karana Kaulava |
| from 03:17 (21.09) | yoga Dhriti |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 05:32 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 06:09 |
| Noon | 12:23 |
| Sunset | 18:35 |
| End of twilight | 19:12 |
| Moonrise | 17:11 |
| Moonset | 01:47 |
| Day length | 12 h 26 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 8, average — 4, bad — 1
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 15:04 |
|---|
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, Shravana (06:09–15:04) 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 21:41 (19.09)–23:32
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 06:09–15:04
Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:09–23:32
Anandadi: Prajapati 15:04–06:11 (21.09) Anandadi: Dhumra 06:09–15:04
- Chora Panchaka: 04:10 (21.09)–19:53 (25.09)
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 | 18:35–20:54 |
| Nishitha | 00:00–00:46 (21.09) |
| Amrita Kalam | 05:50–07:34 (21.09) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 10:49–12:22 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 15:29–17:02 |
| Gulika Kalam | 07:42–09:16 |
| Dur Muhurta | 08:38–09:28, 12:47–13:37 |
| Varjyam | 19:25–21:09 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: good 06:09–11:59, 16:36–17:41
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | good 06:09–11:59, 16:36–17:41 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails | average throughout the daytime |
| Cutting toenails | good 06:09–11:59, 16:36–17:41 |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 06:09–14:43, 16:36–17:41 |
Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Shravana until 15:04, Dhanishtha from 15:04; tithi Shukla-dvadashi; lagna Kanya 06:09, Tula 08:58, Vrischika 11:59, Dhanu 14:43, Makara 16:36, Kumbha 17:41, Mina 18:25
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Shravana (until 15:04) — bodily development (physical growth); Dhanishtha (from 15:04) — longevity (increased vitality); Friday — universal respect.
Cautions:
- Friday: B. V. Raman advises against cutting nails (the rating above is the site’s summary, which uses the same weekdays for nails as for haircuts, so Friday counts as auspicious).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Best day · score S = +5
The total of auspicious factors is high and there are no prohibitions: suitable for important undertakings.
Auspicious time begins after 15:04
+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 06:09–15:04+1 Auspicious nakshatra 06:09–15:04+1 Yoga Sukarma 06:09–03:17 (21.09)+1 Auspicious weekday0 Anandadi: Prajapati 15:04–06:11 (21.09)0 Chaturmasya0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:09–23:32 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Anandadi: Dhumra 06:09–15:04
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Ordinary day — pros: Anandadi: Vardhamana, Auspicious nakshatra; cons: Panchaka, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn) |
|---|---|
| Month | Bhadrapada (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Prajapati (No. 5) · Shaka 1913 · Vikram 2048 more |
| Period | Chaturmasya |
| Festivals | Shani Pradosha |
At sunrise 06:11
| Tithi | 13Shukla-triodashi (Jaya, God of Love) · until 00:50 (22.09) more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Dhanishtha, pada 3 (movable, Vasu (kind) - 8 phenomena of nature, assistants of Indra, Mars) · until 17:08 more |
| Yoga | Dhriti (“steadfastness, firmness”, auspicious) · until 03:13 (22.09) more |
| Karana | Kaulava (movable) · until 12:16 more |
| Vara | Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Kanya (Virgo), Moon: Kumbha (Aquarius) |
Changes during the day
| from 12:16 | karana Taitila |
|---|---|
| from 17:08 | nakshatra Shatabhisha |
| from 00:50 (22.09) | tithi Shukla-chaturdashi |
| from 00:50 (22.09) | karana Gara |
| from 03:13 (22.09) | yoga Shula |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 05:34 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 06:11 |
| Noon | 12:22 |
| Sunset | 18:33 |
| End of twilight | 19:10 |
| Moonrise | 17:23 |
| Moonset | 03:03 |
| Day length | 12 h 21 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 6, average — 6, bad — 1
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 17:08 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Shatabhisha (17:08–18:33) is good for sowing.
Festivals and periods
Shani Pradosha · Shiva
Pradosha on a Saturday. According to legend, Shiva drank the Halahala poison on a Saturday Trayodashi, so fasting on this day pacifies Shani (Saturn) and softens his harsh influence.
Rule: pradosha vyapini: 3 muhurtas after sunset, 18:33–20:53
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Ravi Yoga 17:08–06:13 (22.09) Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 00:50–06:13 (22.09)
Anandadi: Vardhamana 06:11–17:08 Anandadi: Ananda 17:08–06:13 (22.09)
- Chora Panchaka: 04:10–19:53 (25.09)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 04:38–05:25 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 11:57–12:47 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:25–15:15 |
| Godhuli | 18:33–18:56 |
| Pradosha | 18:33–20:53 |
| Nishitha | 23:59–00:46 (22.09) |
| Amrita Kalam | 05:50–07:34 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 09:16–10:49 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 13:55–15:27 |
| Gulika Kalam | 06:11–07:44 |
| Dur Muhurta | 06:11–07:00, 07:00–07:50 |
| Varjyam | 00:47–02:28 (22.09) |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average throughout the daytime
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | average throughout the daytime |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails | average 06:11–11:55, 16:32–17:37 |
| Cutting toenails | average throughout the daytime |
| Bathing, washing hair | average throughout the daytime |
Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Dhanishtha until 17:08, Shatabhisha from 17:08; tithi Shukla-triodashi; 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: Dhanishtha (until 17:08) — longevity (increased vitality); Shatabhisha (from 17:08) — gaining strength; Saturday — decline of physical strength.
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Ordinary day · score S = +2
Auspicious and inauspicious factors are balanced: a day for routine matters; important matters are best timed for favourable days.
+1 Anandadi: Vardhamana 06:11–17:08+1 Auspicious nakshatra 06:11–17:08+1 Yoga Dhriti 06:11–03:13 (22.09)+1 Auspicious tithi 06:11–00:50 (22.09)0 Ravi Yoga 17:08–06:13 (22.09)0 Chaturmasya−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Panchaka all day
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Ordinary day — pros: Ravi Yoga, Auspicious nakshatra; cons: Rikta tithi, Panchaka |
|---|---|
| Month | Bhadrapada (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Prajapati (No. 5) · Shaka 1913 · Vikram 2048 more |
| Period | Chaturmasya |
| Festivals | Ananta Chaturdashi |
At sunrise 06:13
| Tithi | 14Shukla-chaturdashi (Rikta, Kali) · until 01:32 (23.09) more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Shatabhisha, pada 3 (movable, Varuna, Rahu) · until 18:37 more |
| Yoga | Shula (“spear, sharp pain”, inauspicious) · until 02:41 (23.09) more |
| Karana | Gara (movable) · until 13:16 more |
| Vara | Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Kanya (Virgo), Moon: Kumbha (Aquarius) |
Changes during the day
| from 13:16 | karana Vanija |
|---|---|
| from 18:37 | nakshatra Purva-Bhadra |
| from 01:32 (23.09) | tithi Purnima |
| from 01:32 (23.09) | karana Vishti |
| from 02:41 (23.09) | yoga Ganda |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 05:36 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 06:13 |
| Noon | 12:22 |
| Sunset | 18:30 |
| End of twilight | 19:07 |
| Moonrise | 17:34 |
| Moonset | 04:20 |
| Day length | 12 h 17 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 1, average — 4, bad — 8
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Shatabhisha (06:13–18:30) is good for sowing.
- Shukla-chaturdashi 06:13–18:30: 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 00:50–01:32 (23.09)
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Ravi Yoga 06:13–18:37
Anandadi: Chara 18:37–06:15 (23.09) Anandadi: Rakshasa 06:13–18:37
- Bhadra on earth: 01:32–13:21 (23.09); Bhadra Puchha 09:23–10:35 (23.09); Bhadra Mukha 10:35–12:35 (23.09)
- Chora Panchaka: 04:10 (21.09)–19:53 (25.09)
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 | 10:58–12:40 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 16:58–18:30 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 12:22–13:54 |
| Gulika Kalam | 15:26–16:58 |
| Dur Muhurta | 16:52–17:41 |
| Varjyam | 01:16–02:55 (23.09) |
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 06:13–14:35, 16:28–17:33 |
Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Shatabhisha; tithi Shukla-chaturdashi; 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: Shatabhisha — gaining strength; Sunday — physical well-being.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Shukla-chaturdashi 06:13–18:30: 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 = −1
Auspicious and inauspicious factors are balanced: a day for routine matters; important matters are best timed for favourable days.
+2 Ravi Yoga 06:13–18:37+1 Auspicious nakshatra 06:13–18:370 Chaturmasya−1 Anandadi: Rakshasa 06:13–18:37−1 Panchaka all day−2 Rikta tithi 06:13–01:32 (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 | Avoid starting important matters — Bhadra on earth, Fierce or sharp nakshatra 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 | Prajapati (No. 5) · Shaka 1913 · Vikram 2048 more |
| Period | Pitru Paksha · Chaturmasya; shraddha for those who departed on tithi Purnima |
| Festivals | Purnima Shraddha (start of Pitru Paksha) · Bhadrapada Purnima |
At sunrise 06:15
| Tithi | 15Purnima (Purna, Vishvedevas) · until 01:39 (24.09) more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Purva-Bhadra, pada 2 (fierce, Aja Ekapad - sunbeam or lightning strike, Jupiter) · until 19:32 more |
| Yoga | Ganda (“danger, knot”, inauspicious) · until 01:42 (24.09) more |
| Karana | Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 13:40 more |
| Vara | Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Kanya (Virgo), Moon: Kumbha (Aquarius) |
Changes during the day
| from 13:40 | karana Bava |
|---|---|
| from 19:32 | nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra |
| from 01:39 (24.09) | tithi Krishna-pratipat |
| from 01:39 (24.09) | karana Balava |
| from 01:42 (24.09) | yoga Vriddhi |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 05:38 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 06:15 |
| Noon | 12:22 |
| Sunset | 18:27 |
| End of twilight | 19:04 |
| Moonrise | 17:44 |
| Moonset | 05:37 |
| Day length | 12 h 12 min |
Sky
| Autumnal equinox | 15:47 |
|---|
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 0, average — 9, bad — 4
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Bhadra (06:15–18:27) is good for root crops.
- Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 06:15–13:40: 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, 13:34–16:01
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 01:32–01:39 (24.09)
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
- Pitru Paksha — shraddha for those who departed on tithi Purnima
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Anandadi: Musala 06:15–19:32 Anandadi: Gada 19:32–06:17 (24.09)
- Bhadra on earth: 01:32–13:40; Bhadra Puchha 09:23–10:35; Bhadra Mukha 10:35–12:35
- Chora Panchaka: 04:10 (21.09)–19:53 (25.09)
- Gandanta (tithi): 01:15–02:03 (24.09)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 04:41–05:28 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 11:57–12:46 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:23–15:12 |
| Godhuli | 18:27–18:51 |
| Pradosha | 18:27–20:49 |
| Nishitha | 23:58–00:46 (24.09) |
| Amrita Kalam | 11:14–12:53 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 07:46–09:18 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 10:50–12:21 |
| Gulika Kalam | 13:53–15:24 |
| Dur Muhurta | 12:46–13:34, 15:12–16:01 |
| Varjyam | 05:17–06:55 (24.09) |
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 06:15–14:32, 16:24–17:29 |
Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Purva-Bhadra; tithi Purnima; lagna Kanya 06:15, Tula 08:46, Vrischika 11:47, Dhanu 14:32, Makara 16:24, Kumbha 17:29, Mina 18:13
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Purva-Bhadra — facing death (dangers); Monday — clear, bright complexion.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Purnima 06:15–18:27: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
- Bhadra on earth 06:15–13:40: no shaving or haircuts during Vishti Karana (according to the Muhurta Chintamani, Bhadra does harm when it is on earth; in heaven and in the netherworld its influence on earth is weak).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Avoid starting important matters · score S = −5
There is a mild prohibition (Amavasya, Krishna Chaturdashi, Bhadra on earth, Vyatipata, Vaidhriti, kshaya tithi, Sankranti, Ashubha Yoga) or the total score is -3 or lower: the day is unfavourable for important new matters, but suitable for fasting, prayer and everyday work.
Avoid starting important matters: Bhadra on earth
+1 Auspicious weekday0 Chaturmasya0 Pitru Paksha−1 Anandadi: Musala 06:15–19:32−1 Panchaka all day−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 06:15–19:32−3 Bhadra on earth 06:15–13:40
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: Siddhi Pitru Paksha: weddings, major purchases and new undertakings are traditionally postponed. |
|---|---|
| Month | Bhadrapada (amanta) · Ashwina (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Prajapati (No. 5) · Shaka 1913 · Vikram 2048 more |
| Period | Pitru Paksha · Chaturmasya; shraddha for those who departed on tithi Krishna-pratipat |
At sunrise 06:17
| Tithi | 1Krishna-pratipat (Nanda, Brahma) · until 01:16 (25.09) more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Uttara-Bhadra, pada 2 (fixed, Ahirbudhyana (Serpent of the Deep - Milky Way under the horizon), Saturn) · until 19:56 more |
| Yoga | Vriddhi (“growth, increase”, auspicious) · until 00:18 (25.09) more |
| Karana | Balava (movable) · until 13:31 more |
| Vara | Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Kanya (Virgo), Moon: Mina (Pisces) |
Changes during the day
| from 13:31 | karana Kaulava |
|---|---|
| from 19:56 | nakshatra Revati |
| from 00:18 (25.09) | yoga Dhruva |
| from 01:16 (25.09) | tithi Krishna-dvitya |
| from 01:16 (25.09) | karana Taitila |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 05:40 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 06:17 |
| Noon | 12:21 |
| Sunset | 18:25 |
| End of twilight | 19:02 |
| Moonrise | 17:55 |
| Moonset | 06:57 |
| Day length | 12 h 07 min |
Sky
| Full moon (Purnima) | 01:39 |
|---|
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 3, average — 10, bad — 0
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Bhadra (06:17–18:25) is good for sowing.
Festivals and periods
- Pitru Paksha — shraddha for those who departed on tithi Krishna-pratipat
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 06:17–19:56 Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 06:17–19:56
Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:17–01:16 (25.09)
Anandadi: Siddhi 06:17–19:56 Anandadi: Shubha 19:56–06:19 (25.09)
- Chora Panchaka: 04:10 (21.09)–19:53 (25.09)
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 | 15:03–16:41 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 15:23–16:54 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 09:19–10:50 |
| Gulika Kalam | 12:21–13:52 |
| Dur Muhurta | 08:42–09:31, 23:10–23:58 |
| Varjyam | 05:17–06:55 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 06:17–11:43, 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 | average 06:17–11:43, 16:20–17:25, 18:09–18:25 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average 06:17–11:43, 16:20–17:25, 18:09–18:25 |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 06:17–14:28, 16:20–17:25, 18:09–18:25 |
Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra; tithi Krishna-pratipat; lagna Kanya 06:17, Tula 08:42, Vrischika 11:43, Dhanu 14:28, Makara 16:20, Kumbha 17:25, Mina 18:09
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Uttara-Bhadra — a good life; Tuesday — harm to longevity.
Cautions:
- Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Best day · score S = +6
The total of auspicious factors is high and there are no prohibitions: suitable for important undertakings.
+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 06:17–19:56+1 Anandadi: Siddhi 06:17–19:56+1 Auspicious nakshatra 06:17–19:56+1 Yoga Vriddhi 06:17–00:18 (25.09)+1 Auspicious tithi 06:17–01:16 (25.09)+1 Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 06:17–19:560 Chaturmasya0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:17–01:16 (25.09) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Pitru Paksha−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Panchaka all day
| Summary | Ordinary day — pros: Auspicious nakshatra, Yoga Dhruva; cons: Anandadi: Utpata, Panchaka Pitru Paksha: weddings, major purchases and new undertakings are traditionally postponed. |
|---|---|
| Month | Bhadrapada (amanta) · Ashwina (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Prajapati (No. 5) · Shaka 1913 · Vikram 2048 more |
| Period | Pitru Paksha · Chaturmasya; shraddha for those who departed on tithi Krishna-dvitya |
At sunrise 06:19
| Tithi | 2Krishna-dvitya (Bhadra, Vidhatr) · until 00:26 (26.09) more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Revati, pada 2 (soft, Pushan (Prosperous), Mercury) · until 19:53 more Gandamula |
| Yoga | Dhruva (“fixed, constant (the Pole Star)”, auspicious) · until 22:34 more |
| Karana | Taitila (movable) · until 12:54 more |
| Vara | Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Kanya (Virgo), Moon: Mina (Pisces) |
Changes during the day
| from 12:54 | karana Gara |
|---|---|
| from 19:53 | nakshatra Ashwini |
| from 22:34 | yoga Vyaghata |
| from 00:26 (26.09) | tithi Krishna-tritya |
| from 00:26 (26.09) | karana Vanija |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 05:42 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 06:19 |
| Noon | 12:21 |
| Sunset | 18:22 |
| End of twilight | 18:59 |
| Moonrise | 18:09 |
| Moonset | 08:19 |
| Day length | 12 h 03 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 6, average — 7, bad — 0
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Revati (06:19–18:22) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Festivals and periods
- Pitru Paksha — shraddha for those who departed on tithi Krishna-dvitya
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:19–00:26 (26.09)
Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 00:26–06:21 (26.09) Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 00:26–06:21 (26.09)
Anandadi: Utpata 06:19–19:53 Anandadi: Mrityu 19:53–06:21 (26.09)
- Chora Panchaka: 04:10 (21.09)–19:53
- Gandanta (nakshatra): 13:56–01:48 (26.09)
- Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Revati
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 04:44–05:31 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday |
| 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 | 17:29–19:05 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 12:20–13:51 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 07:49–09:20 |
| Gulika Kalam | 10:50–12:20 |
| Dur Muhurta | 11:56–12:45 |
| Varjyam | 07:54–09:30 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average throughout the daytime
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | average throughout the daytime |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average throughout the daytime |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 06:19–14:24, 16:16–17:21, 18:05–18:22 |
Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Revati; tithi Krishna-dvitya; 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: Revati — increase in property; Wednesday — favour of the authorities.
Cautions:
- Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Ordinary day · score S = 0
Auspicious and inauspicious factors are balanced: a day for routine matters; important matters are best timed for favourable days.
+1 Auspicious nakshatra 06:19–19:53+1 Yoga Dhruva 06:19–22:34+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 06:19–00:26 (26.09)0 Chaturmasya0 Pitru Paksha0 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:19–00:26 (26.09) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Panchaka 06:19–19:53−3 Anandadi: Utpata 06:19–19:53
| Summary | Best day — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Anandadi: Manasa; auspicious time — until 11:53 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 | Prajapati (No. 5) · Shaka 1913 · Vikram 2048 more |
| Period | Pitru Paksha · Chaturmasya; shraddha for those who departed on tithi Krishna-tritya |
At sunrise 06:21
| Tithi | 3Krishna-tritya (Jaya, Vishnu) · until 23:16 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Ashwini, pada 2 (light, Ashwini Kumara, Ketu) · until 19:28 more Gandamula |
| Yoga | Vyaghata (“crushing blow”, inauspicious) · until 20:33 more |
| Karana | Vanija (movable) · until 11:53 more |
| Vara | Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Kanya (Virgo), Moon: Mesha (Aries) |
Changes during the day
| from 11:53 | karana Vishti |
|---|---|
| from 19:28 | nakshatra Bharani |
| from 20:33 | yoga Harshana |
| from 23:16 | tithi Krishna-chaturti |
| from 23:16 | karana Bava |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 05:44 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 06:21 |
| Noon | 12:21 |
| Sunset | 18:20 |
| End of twilight | 18:56 |
| Moonrise | 18:26 |
| Moonset | 09:44 |
| Day length | 11 h 58 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 8, average — 3, bad — 2
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 11:53–18:20: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Festivals and periods
- Pitru Paksha — shraddha for those who departed on tithi Krishna-tritya
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 06:21–19:28
Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 23:16–06:23 (27.09)
Anandadi: Manasa 06:21–19:28 Anandadi: Padma 19:28–06:23 (27.09)
- Bhadra in heaven: 11:53–23:16; Bhadra Puchha 19:16–20:25; Bhadra Mukha 20:25–22:19
- Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Ashwini
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 | 12:23–13:58 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 13:50–15:20 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 06:21–07:51 |
| Gulika Kalam | 09:20–10:50 |
| Dur Muhurta | 10:20–11:08, 15:08–15:56 |
| Varjyam | 15:32–17:06, 04:48–06:21 (27.09) |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: good 06:21–11:35, 16:12–17:17, 18:01–18:20
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | good 06:21–11:35, 16:12–17:17, 18:01–18:20 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails | average throughout the daytime |
| Cutting toenails | good 06:21–11:35, 16:12–17:17, 18:01–18:20 |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 06:21–14:20, 16:12–17:17, 18:01–18:20 |
Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Ashwini; tithi Krishna-tritya; 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: Ashwini — joy; Thursday — success.
Cautions:
- Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Best day · score S = +5
The total of auspicious factors is high and there are no prohibitions: suitable for important undertakings.
Auspicious time ends by 11:53
+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 06:21–19:28+1 Anandadi: Manasa 06:21–19:28+1 Auspicious nakshatra 06:21–19:28+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 06:21–23:160 Chaturmasya0 Pitru Paksha−2 Vishti (Bhadra) 11:53–23:16
| Summary | Ordinary day — pros: Yoga Harshana, Auspicious weekday; cons: Rikta tithi, Fierce or sharp nakshatra Pitru Paksha: weddings, major purchases and new undertakings are traditionally postponed. |
|---|---|
| Month | Bhadrapada (amanta) · Ashwina (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Prajapati (No. 5) · Shaka 1913 · Vikram 2048 more |
| Period | Pitru Paksha · Chaturmasya; shraddha for those who departed on tithi Krishna-chaturti |
| Festivals | Sankashti Chaturthi (Vighnaraja) · Bharani Shraddha |
At sunrise 06:23
| Tithi | 4Krishna-chaturti (Rikta, Yama) · until 21:50 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Bharani, pada 2 (fierce, Yama (Dharma-raja), Venus) · until 18:47 more |
| Yoga | Harshana (“delighting”, auspicious) · until 18:18 more |
| Karana | Bava (movable) · until 10:35 more |
| Vara | Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Kanya (Virgo), Moon: Mesha (Aries) |
Changes during the day
| from 10:35 | karana Balava |
|---|---|
| from 18:18 | yoga Vajra |
| from 18:47 | nakshatra Krittika |
| from 21:50 | tithi Krishna-panchami |
| from 21:50 | karana Kaulava |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 05:46 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 06:23 |
| Noon | 12:20 |
| Sunset | 18:17 |
| End of twilight | 18:54 |
| Moonrise | 18:50 |
| Moonset | 11:10 |
| Day length | 11 h 54 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 0, average — 5, bad — 8
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Bharani (06:23–18:17) is good for root crops.
Festivals and periods
Sankashti Chaturthi (Vighnaraja) · Ganesha
The monthly fast for Ganesha on the fourth day of the waning Moon — the “trouble-removing” Chaturthi. Devotees fast from sunrise until moonrise, then perform Ganesha Puja and offer water to the Moon (arghya).
Rule: at moonrise, 18:50
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Bharani Shraddha · Pitris (ancestors)
A day of Pitru Paksha under the Bharani nakshatra: shraddha on this day is equated with a pilgrimage to Gaya; it is especially recommended for those who died within the past year.
Rule: aparahna vyapini: the 4th fifth of the daytime, 13:31–15:54
- Pitru Paksha — shraddha for those who departed on tithi Krishna-chaturti
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Anandadi: Chhatra 18:47–06:25 (28.09) Anandadi: Mudgara 06:23–18:47
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 | 18:17–20:42 |
| Nishitha | 23:57–00:45 (28.09) |
| Amrita Kalam | 14:07–15:40 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 10:51–12:20 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 15:18–16:48 |
| Gulika Kalam | 07:52–09:21 |
| Dur Muhurta | 08:46–09:33, 12:44–13:31 |
| Varjyam | 06:20–07:53 (28.09) |
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 06:23–14:16, 16:09–17:13, 17:57–18:17 |
Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Bharani; tithi Krishna-chaturti; lagna Kanya 06:23, Tula 08:30, Vrischika 11:31, Dhanu 14:16, Makara 16:09, Kumbha 17:13, Mina 17:57
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Bharani — facing death (dangers); Friday — universal respect.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Krishna-chaturti 06:23–18:17: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Cautions:
- Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
- Friday: B. V. Raman advises against cutting nails (the rating above is the site’s summary, which uses the same weekdays for nails as for haircuts, so Friday counts as auspicious).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Ordinary day · score S = −2
Auspicious and inauspicious factors are balanced: a day for routine matters; important matters are best timed for favourable days.
+1 Yoga Harshana 06:23–18:18+1 Auspicious weekday0 Chaturmasya0 Pitru Paksha−1 Anandadi: Mudgara 06:23–18:47−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 06:23–18:47−2 Rikta tithi 06:23–21:50
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: Dhwaja, Auspicious tithi; cons: Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn) 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 | Prajapati (No. 5) · Shaka 1913 · Vikram 2048 more |
| Period | Pitru Paksha · Chaturmasya; shraddha for those who departed on tithi Krishna-panchami |
At sunrise 06:25
| Tithi | 5Krishna-panchami (Purna, Soma) · until 20:11 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Krittika, pada 3 (mixed, Agni, Sun) · until 17:53 more |
| Yoga | Vajra (“diamond, thunderbolt”, inauspicious) · until 15:54 more |
| Karana | Kaulava (movable) · until 09:02 more |
| Vara | Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Kanya (Virgo), Moon: Vrishabha (Taurus) |
Changes during the day
| from 09:02 | karana Taitila |
|---|---|
| from 15:54 | yoga Siddhi |
| from 17:53 | nakshatra Rohini |
| from 20:11 | tithi Krishna-shashti |
| from 20:11 | karana Gara |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 05:48 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 06:25 |
| Noon | 12:20 |
| Sunset | 18:14 |
| End of twilight | 18:51 |
| Moonrise | 19:25 |
| Moonset | 12:33 |
| Day length | 11 h 49 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 17:53 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Krittika (06:25–17:53) is good for root crops.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Rohini (17:53–18:14) is good for sowing.
Festivals and periods
- Pitru Paksha — shraddha for those who departed on tithi Krishna-panchami
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Amrita Siddhi Yoga 17:53–06:27 (29.09) Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 17:53–06:27 (29.09)
Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:25–20:11 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 20:11–06:27 (29.09) Krakacha Yoga 20:11–06:27 (29.09)
Anandadi: Dhwaja 06:25–17:53 Anandadi: Shrivatsa 17:53–06:27 (29.09)
- Gandanta (tithi): 19:49–20:34
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 | 15:35–17:07 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 09:22–10:51 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 13:48–15:17 |
| Gulika Kalam | 06:25–07:53 |
| Dur Muhurta | 06:25–07:12, 07:12–07:59 |
| Varjyam | 06:20–07:53 |
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 | average 06:25–14:12, 16:05–17:09, 17:53–18:14 |
Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Krittika until 17:53, Rohini from 17:53; tithi Krishna-panchami; 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: Krittika (until 17:53) — consumption (a wasting disease); Rohini (from 17:53) — destruction of all misfortunes; 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.
- The Muhurta Chintamani warns: whoever shaves in Rohini nakshatra 8 times a year puts their life in danger — frequent haircuts in this nakshatra are best avoided.
- Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Ordinary day · score S = +2
Auspicious and inauspicious factors are balanced: a day for routine matters; important matters are best timed for favourable days.
+1 Anandadi: Dhwaja 06:25–17:53+1 Auspicious tithi 06:25–20:110 Yoga Siddhi 15:54–06:27 (29.09)0 Amrita Siddhi Yoga 17:53–06:27 (29.09)0 Auspicious nakshatra 17:53–06:27 (29.09)0 Chaturmasya0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:25–20:11 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Pitru Paksha−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
| Summary | Avoid starting important matters — Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra), Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) Pitru Paksha: weddings, major purchases and new undertakings are traditionally postponed. |
|---|---|
| Month | Bhadrapada (amanta) · Ashwina (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Prajapati (No. 5) · Shaka 1913 · Vikram 2048 more |
| Period | Pitru Paksha · Chaturmasya; shraddha for those who departed on tithi Krishna-shashti |
At sunrise 06:27
| Tithi | 6Krishna-shashti (Nanda, Kartikeya) · until 18:24 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Rohini, pada 3 (fixed, Prajapati (Brahma - Creator), Moon) · until 16:51 more |
| Yoga | Siddhi (“success, accomplishment”, auspicious) · until 13:21 more |
| Karana | Gara (movable) · until 07:19 more |
| Vara | Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Kanya (Virgo), Moon: Vrishabha (Taurus) |
Changes during the day
| from 07:19 | karana Vanija |
|---|---|
| from 13:21 | yoga Vyatipata |
| from 16:51 | nakshatra Mrigashirsha |
| from 18:24 | tithi Krishna-saptami |
| from 18:24 | karana Vishti |
| from 05:27 (30.09) | karana Bava |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 05:50 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 06:27 |
| Noon | 12:20 |
| Sunset | 18:12 |
| End of twilight | 18:48 |
| Moonrise | 20:16 |
| Moonset | 13:46 |
| Day length | 11 h 45 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 3, average — 10, bad — 0
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 16:51 |
|---|
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, Rohini (06:27–16:51) is good for sowing.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Mrigashirsha (16:51–18:12) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Festivals and periods
- Pitru Paksha — shraddha for those who departed on tithi Krishna-shashti
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Ravi Yoga 16:51–06:29 (30.09) Dwipushkar Yoga 18:24–06:29 (30.09)
Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 06:27–16:51 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:27–18:24 Samvartaka Yoga 18:24–06:29 (30.09)
Anandadi: Prajapati 06:27–16:51 Anandadi: Saumya 16:51–06:29 (30.09)
- Bhadra in heaven: 18:24–05:27 (30.09); Bhadra Puchha 22:49–23:55; Bhadra Mukha 23:55–01:46 (30.09)
Dwipushkar Yoga: The same combination of weekday (Sun, Tue or Sat) and Bhadra tithi (2, 7 or 12), but with the nakshatra Mrigashirsha, Chitra or Dhanishtha. The result repeats twice: good for acquisitions, bad for losses, loans and funerals.
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 04:49–05:38 |
|---|---|
| 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 | 13:47–15:19 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 16:44–18:12 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 12:19–13:47 |
| Gulika Kalam | 15:15–16:44 |
| Dur Muhurta | 16:38–17:25 |
| Varjyam | 09:12–10:43, 22:10–23:41 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 06:27–11:24
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | average 06:27–11:24 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average 06:27–11:24 |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 06:27–14:08, 16:01–17:05, 17:49–18:12 |
Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Rohini until 16:51, Mrigashirsha from 16:51; tithi Krishna-shashti; lagna Kanya 06:27, Tula 08:22, Vrischika 11:24, Dhanu 14:08, Makara 16:01, Kumbha 17:05, Mina 17:49
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Rohini (until 16:51) — destruction of all misfortunes; Mrigashirsha (from 16:51) — abundance (well-being, prosperity); Sunday — physical well-being.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Vyatipata 13:21–18:12: auspicious undertakings, including haircuts, are avoided during this yoga (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Cautions:
- The Muhurta Chintamani warns: whoever shaves in Rohini nakshatra 8 times a year puts their life in danger — frequent haircuts in this nakshatra are best avoided.
- Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Avoid starting important matters · score S = −1
There is a mild prohibition (Amavasya, Krishna Chaturdashi, Bhadra on earth, Vyatipata, Vaidhriti, kshaya tithi, Sankranti, Ashubha Yoga) or the total score is -3 or lower: the day is unfavourable for important new matters, but suitable for fasting, prayer and everyday work.
Avoid starting important matters: Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra)
+2 Yoga Siddhi 06:27–13:21+1 Anandadi: Prajapati 06:27–16:51+1 Auspicious nakshatra 06:27–16:510 Ravi Yoga 16:51–06:29 (30.09)0 Chaturmasya0 Dwipushkar Yoga 18:24–06:29 (30.09)0 Pitru Paksha−1 Vyatipata 13:21–06:29 (30.09)−2 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 06:27–16:51−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:27–18:24
| Summary | Best day — Amrita Siddhi Yoga, Ravi Yoga; auspicious time — after 10:42; auspicious time — until 15:40 Pitru Paksha: weddings, major purchases and new undertakings are traditionally postponed. |
|---|---|
| Month | Bhadrapada (amanta) · Ashwina (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Prajapati (No. 5) · Shaka 1913 · Vikram 2048 more |
| Period | Pitru Paksha · Chaturmasya; shraddha for those who departed on tithi Krishna-saptami |
| Festivals | Kalashtami |
At sunrise 06:29
| Tithi | 7Krishna-saptami (Bhadra, Indra) · until 16:29 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Mrigashirsha, pada 3 (soft, Soma (Chandra, Moon), Mars) · until 15:40 more |
| Yoga | Vyatipata (“calamity, downfall”, inauspicious) · until 10:42 more |
| Karana | Bava (movable) · until 16:29 more |
| Vara | Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Kanya (Virgo), Moon: Mithuna (Gemini) |
Changes during the day
| from 10:42 | yoga Variyana |
|---|---|
| from 15:40 | nakshatra Ardra |
| from 16:29 | tithi Krishna-ashtami |
| from 16:29 | karana Balava |
| from 03:29 (01.10) | karana Kaulava |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 05:52 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 06:29 |
| Noon | 12:19 |
| Sunset | 18:09 |
| End of twilight | 18:46 |
| Moonrise | 21:24 |
| Moonset | 14:43 |
| Day length | 11 h 40 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 9, average — 2, bad — 2
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 15:40 | from 16:29 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Mrigashirsha (06:29–15:40) 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, 18:09–20:37
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
- Pitru Paksha — shraddha for those who departed on tithi Krishna-saptami
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Amrita Siddhi Yoga 06:29–15:40 Ravi Yoga 06:29–15:40 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 06:29–15:40
Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:29–16:29
Anandadi: Ananda 06:29–15:40 Anandadi: Kaladanda 15:40–06:31 (01.10)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 04:50–05:39 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 11:55–12:42 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:16–15:02 |
| Godhuli | 18:09–18:34 |
| Pradosha | 18:09–20:37 |
| Nishitha | 23:55–00:45 (01.10) |
| Amrita Kalam | 07:18–08:49, 04:55–06:26 (01.10) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 07:56–09:24 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 10:51–12:19 |
| Gulika Kalam | 13:46–15:14 |
| Dur Muhurta | 12:42–13:29, 15:02–15:49 |
| Varjyam | 23:37–01:08 (01.10) |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: good 10:42–11:20
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | good 10:42–11:20 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | good 10:42–11:20 |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 06:29–14:04, 15:57–17:01, 17:45–18:09 |
Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Mrigashirsha until 15:40, Ardra from 15:40; tithi Krishna-saptami until 16:29, Krishna-ashtami from 16:29; lagna Kanya 06:29, Tula 08:18, Vrischika 11:20, Dhanu 14:04, Makara 15:57, Kumbha 17:01, Mina 17:45
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Mrigashirsha (until 15:40) — abundance (well-being, prosperity); Ardra (from 15:40) — sadness; Monday — clear, bright complexion.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Krishna-ashtami 16:29–18:09: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
- Vyatipata 06:29–10:42: auspicious undertakings, including haircuts, are avoided during this yoga (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Cautions:
- Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
- Monday: according to the Kalaprakashika, it is good for a haircut only during the waxing Moon.
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Best day · score S = +8
The total of auspicious factors is high and there are no prohibitions: suitable for important undertakings.
Auspicious time begins after 10:42
Auspicious time ends by 15:40
+4 Amrita Siddhi Yoga 06:29–15:40+2 Ravi Yoga 06:29–15:40+1 Anandadi: Ananda 06:29–15:40+1 Auspicious nakshatra 06:29–15:40+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Yoga Variyana 10:42–06:31 (01.10)0 Chaturmasya0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:29–16:29 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Pitru Paksha0 Ashtami 16:29–06:31 (01.10)0 Surya Dagdha tithi 16:29–06:31 (01.10)0 Anandadi: Kaladanda 15:40–06:31 (01.10)0 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 15:40–06:31 (01.10)−1 Vyatipata 06:29–10:42
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
Patron: Shridhara; Aditya — Indra. Full moon in nakshatra Shravana. Ritu: Varsha.
Amanta — reckoning lunar months from new moon to new moon (South and West India; this calendar shows months this way). Purnimanta — reckoning from full moon to full moon (North India): the bright half of the month (Shukla Paksha) bears the same name in both systems, while the dark half (Krishna Paksha) in purnimanta already belongs to the next month. So, for example, Krishna Janmashtami is “Shravana, Krishna 8” in amanta and “Bhadrapada, Krishna 8” in purnimanta: it is one and the same day.
Northern samvatsara: Tarana (No. 18)
Shaka Samvat 1913 · Vikram Samvat 2048 · Kali Yuga 5092
Next year — Angirasa, from the new moon before Ugadi (the start of Chaitra) 3.04.1992
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: Bhadra. Deity: Indra.
The seventh day of the waning moon is ruled by Indra and this favors the start of travel, the purchase of vehicles, as well as other matters where movement is a characteristic feature.
Meaning: Cutter (chisel) or chopping
Symbol: Sharp tool (axe, razor), flame
Deity: Agni
Type: mixed (mishra, sadharana) — For everyday and routine tasks, work with fire and metal; it is better not to begin important new matters.
Vimshottari lord: Sun
Shakti: burn and ignite others
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.
Deity: Indra
Auspicious: good for any benevolent and lasting work, building up health and strength, undertakings meant to grow.
A karana is half a tithi; there are 60 of them in a lunar month.
Lord: 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.
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): 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-saptami
soaking seeds is allowed, digging the ground
tillage and sowing are forbidden
Planting and sowing are allowed.
Four months of Vishnu’s sleep — from Devshayani to Devutthana Ekadashi. A time for vows, fasting and sadhana; weddings, housewarmings and upanayanas are not held.
A 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 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.
The yoga of the “destruction of the world”: Sunday with the 7th tithi or Wednesday with the 1st. One of the worst yogas: auspicious activities are postponed.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
“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.
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 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.
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 — favourable for a haircut
Nakshatras for a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: auspicious — Ashwini, Mrigashirsha, Punarvasu, Pushya, Hasta, Chitra, Shravana, Dhanishtha and Revati; fairly good — Rohini, Uttara Phalguni, Swati, Uttara Ashadha, Shatabhisha and Uttara Bhadrapada; the rest are avoided.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
0 — does not affect the haircut rating
Tithis for a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: auspicious — the 2nd, 3rd, 5th, 7th, 10th, 11th and 13th; avoided — the 1st, 4th, 6th, 8th, 9th, 14th, full moon and new moon; in Krishna Paksha the first five tithis are permitted (according to some, the first seven).
−1 — inauspicious sign for a haircut
according to the Kalaprakashika: “disease and suffering”
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut
−1 — inauspicious sign for a haircut
according to the Kalaprakashika: “disease and suffering”
−1 — inauspicious sign for a haircut
according to the Kalaprakashika: “fear of the authorities”
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut
−1 — inauspicious sign for a haircut
according to the Kalaprakashika: “ruin of the family”
Lagna for a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: auspicious signs — Vrishabha, Mithuna, Karka, Kanya, Tula, Makara and Mina; avoided — Mesha, Simha, Vrischika, Dhanu and Kumbha (all except Kumbha are permitted if a benefic occupies the sign or benefics aspect it).
Mesha (Aries) — “great calamities”; Simha (Leo) — “disease and suffering”; Vrischika (Scorpio) — “disease and suffering”; Dhanu (Sagittarius) — “fear of the authorities”; Kumbha (Aquarius) — “ruin of the family”.
Classical rules: have a haircut or shave in the daytime, preferably before noon — not at night or at twilight; not after eating, bathing or anointing the body with oil; not on the day of setting out on a journey; not when one’s wife is pregnant; not on one’s birth nakshatra or the 10th and 19th nakshatras from it, and not during Chandrashtama (the Moon in the 8th sign from the natal Moon). These prohibitions are lifted for a wedding, an initiation, release from prison, mourning for one’s parents and at the ruler’s command.
Sources: the Kalaprakashika of Narasimha (ch. V on haircuts — written about a child’s first haircut, chaula; English translation by N. P. Subramania Iyer, 1917), the Muhurta Chintamani of Rama Daivajna, B. V. Raman’s Muhurtha. The rating is the site’s summary, as in the “Lunar haircut calendar”: starting from a base score of 4, each factor — weekday, nakshatra, tithi and lagna — adds one point if favourable or subtracts one if unfavourable; total score 0–8: 7–8 good, 4–6 average, 0–3 bad. Windows are the parts of the daytime with the best rating (at least 15 minutes long); for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting, the times of the day’s prohibitions are excluded.
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.
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.
8th tithi: a day of Durga and Shiva, good for fasting and worship, but weaker than usual for worldly undertakings.
Group: Jaya. Deity: Vasus.
The ruler of the eighth day of the waning Moon is Vasus, which favors the beginning of military operations, the construction of defenses and fortifications.
Meaning: Red (an epithet of the star Aldebaran)
Symbol: Wagon, rarely: temple, banyan, incense, sandalwood
Deity: Prajapati (Brahma - Creator)
Type: fixed (dhruva, sthira) — For what is firm and lasting: laying house foundations, housewarming, planting, weddings, taking office, long-term projects.
Vimshottari lord: Moon
Shakti: give growth (prosperity, fertility)
Deity: 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: 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 Rohini
Planting and sowing are allowed.
Krishna-ashtami
tillage and sowing are forbidden
for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
No pruning; planting flowers, soaking and the like are allowed.
according to the Indian tradition: No pruning; planting flowers, soaking seeds and the like are allowed.
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.
A combination of weekday and nakshatra that yields the “nectar of success”: Sun — Hasta, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashwini, Wed — Anuradha, Thu — Pushya, Fri — Revati, Sat — Rohini. One of the strongest auspicious yogas: it brings success to almost any undertaking.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
One-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
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday or Friday — the days of the gentle (saumya) planets: the Moon, Mercury, Jupiter and Venus.
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.
“Empty” tithi (the 4th, 9th or 14th): whatever is begun bears no fruit; suitable for removal, demolition and overcoming obstacles.
Group: Rikta. Deity: Serpent (Naga).
The Serpent (Naga) presides over the ninth day of the waning Moon, which is suitable for struggle, destruction, coercion and for efforts to overcome obstacles.
Meaning: Deer head (alt. searching star)
Symbol: Deer head
Deity: Soma (Chandra, Moon)
Type: soft (mridu, maitra) — For arts and music, friendship and love, new clothes and jewellery, weddings and festivals.
Vimshottari lord: Mars
Shakti: give realization (attractiveness, shaping)
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.
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: Mars
Promotes decisive manifestations of will, competitions, active and gambling games, sports, training, overcoming obstacles, working with fire, metal (especially iron), mechanisms, electricity, explosive substances and weapons, militant actions, demand from debtors, litigation, verdicts, quarrels, conflicts, control of parasites (insects and rats) and similar matters. Some medical procedures, such as massage or chiropractic therapy, can be carried out during this time.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): unfavorable for planting seeds, flowers and trees or for working in the field (favorable for fighting pests or pruning something)
plants of the day: onions, garlic and thorny plants, plants that actively defend themselves
nakshatra Mrigashirsha
No pruning; planting flowers, soaking and the like are allowed.
according to the Indian tradition: No pruning; planting flowers, soaking seeds and the like are allowed.
Krishna-navami
for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
any undertakings
For pruning and uprooting; plowing and watering are allowed, but nothing else.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
“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.
“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.
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.
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Rahu (a different segment for each weekday). No new work, journeys or deals are started; whatever was begun earlier may be continued.
How it is calculated: following the South Indian tradition (Tamil Nadu, Kerala), as Drik Panchang does — the daytime from sunrise to sunset (upper limb of the disc, with refraction) is divided into 8 parts, and Rahu Kalam is part 7 (Mon 2, Sat 3, Fri 4, Wed 5, Thu 6, Tue 7, Sun 8).
Another tradition — Kala Vela: the eighth parts of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order starting from the lord of the day, while the eighth part, the last before sunset, is “empty”, without a lord; in this tradition it is given to Rahu — today {y} (on Sundays it coincides with the calculation above).
Yet another tradition — printed panchangas: a nominal day of 6:00–18:00, so Rahu Kalam always falls at the same clock time — today 15:00–16:30; if the nominal 6:00–18:00 day is counted in local mean time — 15:29–16:59 by the clock. Far from India this is a rough approximation.
Using the rising and setting of the centre of the disc without refraction (old Siddhantic panchangas): {x}.
At night Rahu Kalam is usually not reckoned (the translator of the Kalaprakashika, 1917: “it occurs only in the daytime”); a few divide the night into 8 parts as well, but there is no generally accepted order of the night parts. In North India, Choghadiya is more often consulted to choose the hour.
One-eighth of the daytime associated with Yama: unfavourable for new undertakings and journeys.
How it is calculated: the eighths of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day; Yamaganda (Yamaghantaka) is Jupiter’s portion, today part 3. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 09:00–10:30.
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Gulika (the son of Saturn). Whatever is begun at this time tends to repeat, so funerals are not held and loans are not taken during Gulika; important new undertakings are usually avoided.
How it is calculated: Saturn’s portion among the eighths of the daytime (planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day), today part 5. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 12:00–13:30. According to a note by the translator of the Kalaprakashika, Gulika is not considered inauspicious: it is even good for reaping, gathering grain, trade, medical treatment, repaying debts and a number of other activities; the view that whatever is begun during Gulika will repeat itself is a popular (mainly Tamil) belief.
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
0 — does not affect the haircut rating
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 Moon in an ugra or tikshna nakshatra: a time for harsh deeds, not for auspicious undertakings.
A tithi “burnt” by the Sun in its current sign (the Sun in Dhanu or Mina — the 2nd, in Vrishabha or Kumbha — the 4th, in Mesha or Karka — the 6th, in Mithuna or Kanya — the 8th, in Simha or Vrischika — the 10th, in Tula or Makara — the 12th): unfavourable for new undertakings.
Tuesday or Saturday — the days of the harsh (krura) planets Mars and Saturn.
“Omitted” tithi, lying entirely between two sunrises and touching neither of them (avama day): unfavourable 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: 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.
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 Ardra
For pruning and uprooting; plowing and watering are allowed, but nothing else.
Krishna-ekadashi
plowing, pruning and weeding
Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result.
according to the Indian tradition: Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result (planting or sowing is not allowed).
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.
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Rahu (a different segment for each weekday). No new work, journeys or deals are started; whatever was begun earlier may be continued.
How it is calculated: following the South Indian tradition (Tamil Nadu, Kerala), as Drik Panchang does — the daytime from sunrise to sunset (upper limb of the disc, with refraction) is divided into 8 parts, and Rahu Kalam is part 5 (Mon 2, Sat 3, Fri 4, Wed 5, Thu 6, Tue 7, Sun 8).
Another tradition — Kala Vela: the eighth parts of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order starting from the lord of the day, while the eighth part, the last before sunset, is “empty”, without a lord; in this tradition it is given to Rahu — today {y} (on Sundays it coincides with the calculation above).
Yet another tradition — printed panchangas: a nominal day of 6:00–18:00, so Rahu Kalam always falls at the same clock time — today 12:00–13:30; if the nominal 6:00–18:00 day is counted in local mean time — 12:29–13:59 by the clock. Far from India this is a rough approximation.
Using the rising and setting of the centre of the disc without refraction (old Siddhantic panchangas): {x}.
At night Rahu Kalam is usually not reckoned (the translator of the Kalaprakashika, 1917: “it occurs only in the daytime”); a few divide the night into 8 parts as well, but there is no generally accepted order of the night parts. In North India, Choghadiya is more often consulted to choose the hour.
One-eighth of the daytime associated with Yama: unfavourable for new undertakings and journeys.
How it is calculated: the eighths of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day; Yamaganda (Yamaghantaka) is Jupiter’s portion, today part 2. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 07:30–09:00.
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Gulika (the son of Saturn). Whatever is begun at this time tends to repeat, so funerals are not held and loans are not taken during Gulika; important new undertakings are usually avoided.
How it is calculated: Saturn’s portion among the eighths of the daytime (planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day), today part 4. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 10:30–12:00. According to a note by the translator of the Kalaprakashika, Gulika is not considered inauspicious: it is even good for reaping, gathering grain, trade, medical treatment, repaying debts and a number of other activities; the view that whatever is begun during Gulika will repeat itself is a popular (mainly Tamil) belief.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
0 — does not affect the haircut rating
The nitya yoga of “calamity” is in force for most of the day: worldly undertakings are postponed, but the day is good for holy baths, dana, japa and ancestor rites.
Group: Bhadra. Deity: Sun (Ravi).
The Sun (Ravi) rules the twelfth day of the waning Moon and this period is auspicious for religious ceremonies, lighting the sacred fire and performing one's duties.
Meaning: 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
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.
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 Punarvasu
Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result.
according to the Indian tradition: Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result (planting or sowing is not allowed).
Krishna-dvadashi
neutral
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.
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.
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.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Rahu (a different segment for each weekday). No new work, journeys or deals are started; whatever was begun earlier may be continued.
How it is calculated: following the South Indian tradition (Tamil Nadu, Kerala), as Drik Panchang does — the daytime from sunrise to sunset (upper limb of the disc, with refraction) is divided into 8 parts, and Rahu Kalam is part 6 (Mon 2, Sat 3, Fri 4, Wed 5, Thu 6, Tue 7, Sun 8).
Another tradition — Kala Vela: the eighth parts of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order starting from the lord of the day, while the eighth part, the last before sunset, is “empty”, without a lord; in this tradition it is given to Rahu — today {y} (on Sundays it coincides with the calculation above).
Yet another tradition — printed panchangas: a nominal day of 6:00–18:00, so Rahu Kalam always falls at the same clock time — today 13:30–15:00; if the nominal 6:00–18:00 day is counted in local mean time — 13:59–15:29 by the clock. Far from India this is a rough approximation.
Using the rising and setting of the centre of the disc without refraction (old Siddhantic panchangas): {x}.
At night Rahu Kalam is usually not reckoned (the translator of the Kalaprakashika, 1917: “it occurs only in the daytime”); a few divide the night into 8 parts as well, but there is no generally accepted order of the night parts. In North India, Choghadiya is more often consulted to choose the hour.
One-eighth of the daytime associated with Yama: unfavourable for new undertakings and journeys.
How it is calculated: the eighths of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day; Yamaganda (Yamaghantaka) is Jupiter’s portion, today part 1. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 06:00–07:30.
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Gulika (the son of Saturn). Whatever is begun at this time tends to repeat, so funerals are not held and loans are not taken during Gulika; important new undertakings are usually avoided.
How it is calculated: Saturn’s portion among the eighths of the daytime (planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day), today part 3. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 09:00–10:30. According to a note by the translator of the Kalaprakashika, Gulika is not considered inauspicious: it is even good for reaping, gathering grain, trade, medical treatment, repaying debts and a number of other activities; the view that whatever is begun during Gulika will repeat itself is a popular (mainly Tamil) belief.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
0 — does not affect the haircut rating
The Moon in Pushya, the best of the nakshatras for new undertakings (except weddings).
Group: Jaya. Deity: God of Love.
The thirteenth day of the waning moon is ruled by the God of love, which is favorable for establishing friendly relations, sensual pleasures, as well as celebrations.
Meaning: Wrapping around (like a snake), hugging
Symbol: Curled snake
Deity: Naga - the lord of snakes (Sharpa)
Type: sharp (tikshna, daruna) — For drastic actions: surgery, severing ties, taming, exorcism, fighting diseases and enemies; unsuitable for other auspicious undertakings (the exception is weddings: Mula is among the nakshatras for marriage).
Vimshottari lord: Mercury
Shakti: cause suffering with poison, paralyze
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.
Lord: Venus
All manifestations of beauty and harmony find their support and development on this day, therefore, most worldly and spiritual affairs that do not rely on brute force are good to begin or implement at this time. The day is especially good for marriage, hiring workers, building relationships, creativity, music, singing, dancing, poetry and holding holidays or performances, it is best to schedule a romantic date at this time - it will add additional shine to decorations and a special aroma to flowers, and tact to the owners of all this.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): planting flowers and trees; digging the ground is not very favorable; do not prune and the like
plants of the day: flowers, ornamental plants
nakshatra Ashlesha
For pruning and uprooting; plowing and watering are allowed, but nothing else.
Krishna-trayodashi
no pruning or felling
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
The Moon in Ashwini, Ashlesha, Magha, Jyeshtha, Mula or Revati — the nakshatras at the junctions of signs. For those born in them, tradition prescribes a pacifying rite; new undertakings call for caution.
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Rahu (a different segment for each weekday). No new work, journeys or deals are started; whatever was begun earlier may be continued.
How it is calculated: following the South Indian tradition (Tamil Nadu, Kerala), as Drik Panchang does — the daytime from sunrise to sunset (upper limb of the disc, with refraction) is divided into 8 parts, and Rahu Kalam is part 4 (Mon 2, Sat 3, Fri 4, Wed 5, Thu 6, Tue 7, Sun 8).
Another tradition — Kala Vela: the eighth parts of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order starting from the lord of the day, while the eighth part, the last before sunset, is “empty”, without a lord; in this tradition it is given to Rahu — today {y} (on Sundays it coincides with the calculation above).
Yet another tradition — printed panchangas: a nominal day of 6:00–18:00, so Rahu Kalam always falls at the same clock time — today 10:30–12:00; if the nominal 6:00–18:00 day is counted in local mean time — 10:59–12:29 by the clock. Far from India this is a rough approximation.
Using the rising and setting of the centre of the disc without refraction (old Siddhantic panchangas): {x}.
At night Rahu Kalam is usually not reckoned (the translator of the Kalaprakashika, 1917: “it occurs only in the daytime”); a few divide the night into 8 parts as well, but there is no generally accepted order of the night parts. In North India, Choghadiya is more often consulted to choose the hour.
One-eighth of the daytime associated with Yama: unfavourable for new undertakings and journeys.
How it is calculated: the eighths of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day; Yamaganda (Yamaghantaka) is Jupiter’s portion, today part 7. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 15:00–16:30.
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Gulika (the son of Saturn). Whatever is begun at this time tends to repeat, so funerals are not held and loans are not taken during Gulika; important new undertakings are usually avoided.
How it is calculated: Saturn’s portion among the eighths of the daytime (planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day), today part 2. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 07:30–09:00. According to a note by the translator of the Kalaprakashika, Gulika is not considered inauspicious: it is even good for reaping, gathering grain, trade, medical treatment, repaying debts and a number of other activities; the view that whatever is begun during Gulika will repeat itself is a popular (mainly Tamil) belief.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Auspicious: spiritual practice, mantras, worship, study with a teacher.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
Group: Rikta. Deity: Kali.
Kali rules the fourteenth day of the waning moon and promotes destruction, appeal to elementals (forces of nature, elements) and spirits.
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
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: 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 Magha
For pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else.
Krishna-chaturdashi
for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
do not start anything, only finish up safe tasks that require no exertion
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 3 (Mon 2, Sat 3, Fri 4, Wed 5, Thu 6, Tue 7, Sun 8).
Another tradition — Kala Vela: the eighth parts of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order starting from the lord of the day, while the eighth part, the last before sunset, is “empty”, without a lord; in this tradition it is given to Rahu — today {y} (on Sundays it coincides with the calculation above).
Yet another tradition — printed panchangas: a nominal day of 6:00–18:00, so Rahu Kalam always falls at the same clock time — today 09:00–10:30; if the nominal 6:00–18:00 day is counted in local mean time — 09:29–10:59 by the clock. Far from India this is a rough approximation.
Using the rising and setting of the centre of the disc without refraction (old Siddhantic panchangas): {x}.
At night Rahu Kalam is usually not reckoned (the translator of the Kalaprakashika, 1917: “it occurs only in the daytime”); a few divide the night into 8 parts as well, but there is no generally accepted order of the night parts. In North India, Choghadiya is more often consulted to choose the hour.
One-eighth of the daytime associated with Yama: unfavourable for new undertakings and journeys.
How it is calculated: the eighths of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day; Yamaganda (Yamaghantaka) is Jupiter’s portion, today part 6. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 13:30–15:00.
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Gulika (the son of Saturn). Whatever is begun at this time tends to repeat, so funerals are not held and loans are not taken during Gulika; important new undertakings are usually avoided.
How it is calculated: Saturn’s portion among the eighths of the daytime (planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day), today part 1. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 06:00–07:30. According to a note by the translator of the Kalaprakashika, Gulika is not considered inauspicious: it is even good for reaping, gathering grain, trade, medical treatment, repaying debts and a number of other activities; the view that whatever is begun during Gulika will repeat itself is a popular (mainly Tamil) belief.
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Especially auspicious: success of undertakings, gaining knowledge and receiving initiations.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
Vishti Karana with the Moon in Karka, Simha, Kumbha or Mina: Bhadra resides on earth (bhu-loka) and is especially harmful.
14th tithi of the waning Moon, the eve of the new moon: unfavourable for new undertakings; a day of Shiva (Masik Shivaratri).
Group: Purna. Deity: Pitris (ancestors).
The Pitris (ancestors) rule the new moon; this period is suitable for rites honoring the ancestors (shraddha, tarpana), for pacifying the mind and performing austerities.
Meaning: 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
Deity: nagas (serpents)
Inauspicious. Suitable only for harsh and forceful deeds, work with things that must stay fixed, and rites connected with serpents.
A karana is half a tithi; there are 60 of them in a lunar month.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): planting trees, sowing grain crops
plants of the day: laurel, spices, for example hot peppers
nakshatra Purva-Phalguni
For pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else.
Amavasya
do not start anything, only finish up safe tasks that require no exertion
digging, plowing, planting trees
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
New moon: a day of the ancestors (shraddha, tarpana) and of spiritual practice, unfavourable for worldly undertakings.
Patron: Hrishikesha; Aditya — Vivasvan. Full moon in nakshatra Purva or Uttara Bhadrapada. Ritu: Varsha.
Group: Nanda. Deity: Brahma.
The ruler of the first lunar day is Brahma. This time is suitable for all types of ceremonies.
Meaning: 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 (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 Uttara-Phalguni
Planting and sowing are allowed.
Shukla-pratipat
digging, plowing, planting trees
planting and sowing are allowed (long-term result)
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
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
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.
A tithi favourable for new undertakings: in the bright half of the month — the 2nd, 3rd, 5th, 7th, 10th, 11th and 13th, in the dark half — the 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 5th.
Group: Bhadra. Deity: Vidhatr.
Patronizes the second lunar day of Vidhatr. This period is suitable for all matters designed for development and long-term preservation, for example, for laying the foundations of buildings.
Meaning: Hand, fist
Symbol: Palm or fist
Deity: Savitar (Animating, Awakening)
Type: light (kshipra, laghu) — For quick matters: trade, healing, study, travel, purchases and starting a business.
Vimshottari lord: Moon
Shakti: give the obtaining of what you want with your own hands, dexterity
Auspicious: pure and noble deeds, religious rites, study.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): unfavorable for planting seeds, flowers and trees or for working in the field (favorable for fighting pests or pruning something)
plants of the day: onions, garlic and thorny plants, plants that actively defend themselves
nakshatra Hasta
Soaking seeds is allowed, but not planting or sowing.
Shukla-dvitya
planting and sowing are allowed (long-term result)
any undertakings
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
+1 — 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: Brilliant, clear
Symbol: Pearl or brilliant jewel
Deity: Tvashtri (Heavenly Architect) or Vishwakarma (Vastu God)
Type: soft (mridu, maitra) — For arts and music, friendship and love, new clothes and jewellery, weddings and festivals.
Vimshottari lord: Mars
Shakti: accumulate brilliant qualities (receive well-deserved respect)
Especially auspicious: study, sacred rites, peace and reconciliation.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): doing work related to water and earth - plowing and sowing, planting flowers and trees
plants of the day: climbers, plants that depend on others and adapt quickly, all leafy greens
nakshatra Chitra
No pruning; planting flowers, soaking and the like are allowed.
Shukla-tritya
any undertakings
felling trees, for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
“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 — 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: Sword
Symbol: Sword, also sprout or coral
Deity: Waiu (Wind)
Type: movable (chara, chala) — For journeys and moving house, buying vehicles, gardening, quick and temporary changes.
Vimshottari lord: Rahu
Shakti: scatter like air, move, convert
Especially auspicious: power and administration, taking office, dealings with influential patrons.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): sowing, planting flowers and trees
plants of the day: plants with large sweet fruits, or with fleshy (voluminous) stems and leaves
nakshatra Swati
Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result.
according to the Indian tradition: Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result (planting or sowing is not allowed).
Shukla-chaturti
felling trees, for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
do not fell trees, any undertakings
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: Purna. Deity: Soma.
The fifth lunar day is owned by Soma, who patronizes medicine, surgery and cleansing the body of poisons. You can begin other important things.
Meaning: Forked branch (also called Radha - gift)
Symbol: Triumphal arch for marriage, potter's wheel
Deity: Indra and Agni
Type: mixed (mishra, sadharana) — For everyday and routine tasks, work with fire and metal; it is better not to begin important new matters.
Vimshottari lord: Jupiter
Shakti: achieve (many and different goals, fruits)
One of the two most inauspicious yogas: worldly undertakings are not begun in it at all; good for fasting, prayer and spiritual practice.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
Deity: Brahma
Auspicious: religious rites, study, spiritual and charitable work.
A karana is half a tithi; there are 60 of them in a lunar month.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): planting flowers and trees; digging the ground is not very favorable; do not prune and the like
plants of the day: flowers, ornamental plants
nakshatra Vishakha
Planting and sowing are not allowed, but everyday routine tasks may be carried out.
Shukla-panchami
do not fell trees, any undertakings
plowing the ground
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut
The nitya yoga of “discord” is in force for most of the day: worldly undertakings are postponed, and the day suits fasting, prayer and spiritual practice.
Group: Nanda. Deity: Kartikeya.
Kartikeya presides on the sixth lunar day, favoring coronations (taking office), establishing new friendships, celebrating holidays and performances.
Meaning: Following Radha, success
Symbol: Lotus flower, row, furrow or rut
Deity: Mitra (Friend)
Type: soft (mridu, maitra) — For arts and music, friendship and love, new clothes and jewellery, weddings and festivals.
Vimshottari lord: Saturn
Shakti: give worship (whence abundance and honor, worthy relationships and popularity)
Inauspicious: portends obstacles. If a matter cannot be postponed, the first 3 ghatis of the yoga (about 1 h 12 min) are skipped.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
Deity: 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 Anuradha
No pruning; planting flowers, soaking and the like are allowed.
Shukla-shashti
plowing the ground
soaking seeds is allowed, farming
“Poisonous” tithi of the weekday: Sun — 4, Mon — 6, Tue — 7, Wed — 2, Thu — 8, Fri — 9, Sat — 7. Unfavourable for new undertakings, medical treatment and transactions.
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Group: Bhadra. Deity: Indra.
The seventh lunar day is ruled by Indra and this favors the start of travel, the purchase of vehicles, as well as other matters where movement is a characteristic feature.
Meaning: Born before (eldest, chief)
Symbol: Umbrella or earring, amulet, necklace
Deity: Indra (Leader of the Gods)
Type: sharp (tikshna, daruna) — For drastic actions: surgery, severing ties, taming, exorcism, fighting diseases and enemies; unsuitable for other auspicious undertakings (the exception is weddings: Mula is among the nakshatras for marriage).
Vimshottari lord: Mercury
Shakti: rise up and win, draw strength in battle (looking for the limits of fearlessness)
Auspicious: 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.
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 Jyestha
For pruning and uprooting; plowing and watering are allowed, but nothing else.
Shukla-saptami
soaking seeds is allowed, farming
tillage and sowing are forbidden
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Group: Jaya. Deity: Vasus.
The ruler of the eighth lunar day is Vasu, which favors the beginning of military operations, the construction of defenses and fortifications.
Meaning: Root
Symbol: Roots, elephant goad, lion's tail (panicle)
Deity: Nirriti (Goddess of Destruction or Alakshmi)
Type: sharp (tikshna, daruna) — For drastic actions: surgery, severing ties, taming, exorcism, fighting diseases and enemies; unsuitable for other auspicious undertakings (the exception is weddings: Mula is among the nakshatras for marriage).
Vimshottari lord: Ketu
Shakti: destroy, crush (also the ability to destroy destruction)
Auspicious: health and healing, long-term matters and anything meant to last a long time.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): field work, planting rice, grain, trees or flowers
plants of the day: watery vegetables such as cucumbers and zucchini, water-loving plants such as rice
nakshatra Mula
For pruning and uprooting; plowing and watering are allowed, but nothing else.
Shukla-ashtami
tillage and sowing are forbidden
for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Group: Rikta. Deity: Serpent (Naga).
The serpent (Naga) patronizes the ninth lunar day, which is suitable for struggle, destruction, coercion and for efforts to overcome obstacles.
Auspicious: weddings and family matters, anything meant to bring good fortune and well-being.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): unfavorable for planting seeds, flowers and trees or for working in the field (favorable for fighting pests or pruning something)
plants of the day: onions, garlic and thorny plants, plants that actively defend themselves
nakshatra Mula
For pruning and uprooting; plowing and watering are allowed, but nothing else.
Shukla-navami
for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
For pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else.
any undertakings
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
The Sun moves into a new sign: a time for holy baths, dana and worship of the Sun, but not for new undertakings.
Group: Purna. Deity: Dharma.
The tenth lunar day is patronized by Dharma, which favors virtuous deeds, religious events, spiritual practices, as well as other pious activities. You can start any important work.
Meaning: Prior invincible, unsubdued
Symbol: Elephant tusk, fan or bed
Deity: Varuna
Type: fierce (ugra, krura) — For destructive and dangerous tasks: demolition, work with fire and weapons, disputes; unsuitable for other auspicious undertakings (the exception is weddings: Magha is among the nakshatras for marriage).
Vimshottari lord: Venus
Shakti: add strength, energy (regenerate)
Auspicious: jewellery, celebrations, travel, creative undertakings.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): doing work related to water and earth - plowing and sowing, planting flowers and trees
plants of the day: climbers, plants that depend on others and adapt quickly, all leafy greens
nakshatra Purva-Ashadha
For pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else.
Shukla-dashami
any undertakings
Planting and sowing are allowed.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Group: Nanda. Deity: Rudra.
The ruler of the eleventh lunar day is Rudra, which is favorable for fasting and religious (spiritual) activities. Remembering the Supreme Deity will give especially positive results.
Meaning: Subsequent invincible, insubordinate
Symbol: Small bed
Deity: Vishva-Deva (All Gods)
Type: fixed (dhruva, sthira) — For what is firm and lasting: laying house foundations, housewarming, planting, weddings, taking office, long-term projects.
Vimshottari lord: Sun
Shakti: give an undeniable victory, thanks to alliances and support
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.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): sowing, planting flowers and trees
plants of the day: plants with large sweet fruits, or with fleshy (voluminous) stems and leaves
nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha
Planting and sowing are allowed.
Shukla-ekadashi
pruning and weeding
Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result.
according to the Indian tradition: Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result (planting or sowing is not allowed).
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Group: Bhadra. Deity: Sun (Ravi).
The Sun (Ravi) rules the twelfth lunar day and this period is auspicious for religious ceremonies, lighting the sacred fire and performing one's duties.
Meaning: Listener
Symbol: Ear (listener), three footprints (Vishnu's steps), trident
Deity: Shri Vishnu
Type: movable (chara, chala) — For journeys and moving house, buying vehicles, gardening, quick and temporary changes.
Vimshottari lord: Moon
Shakti: bind together (three worlds, i.e. all)
Auspicious: good and religious deeds, starting work, helping people.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): planting flowers and trees; digging the ground is not very favorable; do not prune and the like
plants of the day: flowers, ornamental plants
nakshatra Shravana
Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result.
according to the Indian tradition: Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result (planting or sowing is not allowed).
Shukla-dvadashi
neutral
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).
Began on a Friday: danger of theft and loss — journeys, business deals and major purchases are avoided.
The Moon in Kumbha or Mina (from the middle of Dhanishtha to the end of Revati). During these five nakshatras people do not travel south, gather firewood or grass, lay a roof or build a bed; cremation is performed with a special rite.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
0 — does not affect the haircut rating
Group: Jaya. Deity: God of Love.
The thirteenth lunar day is ruled by the God of love, which is favorable for establishing friendly relations, sensual pleasures, as well as celebrations.
Meaning: The richest or fastest, Shravishtha - the most famous
Symbol: Drum or flute
Deity: Vasu (kind) - 8 phenomena of nature, assistants of Indra
Type: movable (chara, chala) — For journeys and moving house, buying vehicles, gardening, quick and temporary changes.
Vimshottari lord: Mars
Shakti: bring abundance and fame through the direction and organization of people
Auspicious: lasting and long-term matters, laying foundations and building, vows.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): working in the field, planting flowers and trees, sowing, making a pond and a well; do not plow
plants of the day: slow-growing, long-lived, dense, heavy, sturdy plants
nakshatra Dhanishtha
Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result.
according to the Indian tradition: Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result (planting or sowing is not allowed).
Shukla-triodashi
no pruning or felling
Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result.
according to the Indian tradition: Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result (planting or sowing is not allowed).
+1 — favourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
The Moon in Kumbha or Mina (from the middle of Dhanishtha to the end of Revati). During these five nakshatras people do not travel south, gather firewood or grass, lay a roof or build a bed; cremation is performed with a special rite.
Group: Rikta. Deity: Kali.
Kali rules the fourteenth lunar day and promotes destruction, appeal to elementals (forces of nature, elements) and spirits.
Meaning: One hundred healers
Symbol: Garland of 100 flowers, circle
Deity: Varuna
Type: movable (chara, chala) — For journeys and moving house, buying vehicles, gardening, quick and temporary changes.
Vimshottari lord: Rahu
Shakti: give healing (bodily and spiritual) through Divine Grace
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): planting trees, sowing grain crops
plants of the day: laurel, spices, for example hot peppers
nakshatra Shatabhisha
Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result.
according to the Indian tradition: Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result (planting or sowing is not allowed).
Shukla-chaturdashi
not good for sowing seeds, for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Group: Purna. Deity: Vishvedevas.
Vishvedevas rule the full moon and protect the peace of mind and the performance of austerities.
Meaning: First Blessed (foot, leg)
Symbol: Head of red bed, two-faced man, swords
Deity: Aja Ekapad - sunbeam or lightning strike
Type: fierce (ugra, krura) — For destructive and dangerous tasks: demolition, work with fire and weapons, disputes; unsuitable for other auspicious undertakings (the exception is weddings: Magha is among the nakshatras for marriage).
Vimshottari lord: Jupiter
Shakti: ignite and kindle the fire of spiritual search
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): field work, planting rice, grain, trees or flowers
plants of the day: watery vegetables such as cucumbers and zucchini, water-loving plants such as rice
nakshatra Purva-Bhadra
For pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else.
Purnima
sowing seeds, any undertakings
A fortnight of ancestor rites — from Bhadrapada Purnima to Mahalaya. Each day shraddha is performed for those who departed on the corresponding tithi; weddings, major purchases and new undertakings are avoided at this time.
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
The fortnight of ancestor rites (shraddha) before Navaratri: weddings, major purchases and new undertakings are traditionally postponed.
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: 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)
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): unfavorable for planting seeds, flowers and trees or for working in the field (favorable for fighting pests or pruning something)
plants of the day: onions, garlic and thorny plants, plants that actively defend themselves
nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra
Planting and sowing are allowed.
Krishna-pratipat
digging, plowing, planting trees
+1 — favourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Group: Bhadra. Deity: Vidhatr.
Patronizes the second day of the waning Moon - Vidhatr. This period is suitable for all matters designed for development and long-term preservation, for example, for laying the foundations of buildings.
Meaning: Rich, prosperous
Symbol: Fish (sometimes a couple) or drum
Deity: Pushan (Prosperous)
Type: soft (mridu, maitra) — For arts and music, friendship and love, new clothes and jewellery, weddings and festivals.
Vimshottari lord: Mercury
Shakti: nourish (satiate at the expense of its abundance)
Auspicious: everything lasting — foundations, building, planting, long-term commitments.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): doing work related to water and earth - plowing and sowing, planting flowers and trees
plants of the day: climbers, plants that depend on others and adapt quickly, all leafy greens
nakshatra Revati
No pruning; planting flowers, soaking and the like are allowed.
according to the Indian tradition: No pruning; planting flowers, soaking seeds and the like are allowed.
Krishna-dvitya
planting and sowing are allowed (long-term result)
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: Jaya. Deity: Vishnu.
Vishnu rules the third day of the waning moon. It is a good time for cutting hair, nails, shaving and other cosmetic procedures. You can start any important business.
Meaning: Riders or Grooms
Symbol: Horse's Head
Deity: Ashwini Kumara
Type: light (kshipra, laghu) — For quick matters: trade, healing, study, travel, purchases and starting a business.
Vimshottari lord: Ketu
Shakti: quickly achieve anything
what to do (Tibetan tradition): sowing, planting flowers and trees
plants of the day: plants with large sweet fruits, or with fleshy (voluminous) stems and leaves
nakshatra Ashwini
Soaking seeds is allowed, but not planting or sowing.
Krishna-tritya
any undertakings
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Group: Rikta. Deity: Yama.
The ruler of the fourth day of the waning Moon is Yama. Important matters should not be started. It is possible to conduct military maneuvers, remove obstacles and destroy something.
Meaning: Carrier (porter or loader)
Symbol: Yoni (bosom, source)
Deity: Yama (Dharma-raja)
Type: fierce (ugra, krura) — For destructive and dangerous tasks: demolition, work with fire and weapons, disputes; unsuitable for other auspicious undertakings (the exception is weddings: Magha is among the nakshatras for marriage).
Vimshottari lord: Venus
Shakti: take (take away) something
what to do (Tibetan tradition): 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 Bharani
For pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else.
Krishna-chaturti
for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Group: Purna. Deity: Soma.
The fifth day of the waning moon is owned by Soma, who patronizes medicine, surgery and cleansing the body of poisons. You can begin other important things.
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 Krittika
Planting and sowing are not allowed, but everyday routine tasks may be carried out.
Krishna-panchami
any undertakings
An inauspicious combination of tithi and nakshatra (the “empty” nakshatra of a tithi, for example the 6th or 11th tithi with Rohini, the 12th with Ashlesha). Whatever is begun at this time remains without result.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Group: Nanda. Deity: Kartikeya.
Kartikeya presides over the sixth day of the waning moon, favoring coronations (taking office), establishing new friendships, carrying out festivals and performances.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): planting trees, sowing grain crops
plants of the day: laurel, spices, for example hot peppers
nakshatra Rohini
Planting and sowing are allowed.
Krishna-shashti
plowing the ground
The same combination of weekday (Sun, Tue or Sat) and Bhadra tithi (2, 7 or 12), but with the nakshatra Mrigashirsha, Chitra or Dhanishtha. The result repeats twice: good for acquisitions, bad for losses, loans and funerals.
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
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 Mrigashirsha
No pruning; planting flowers, soaking and the like are allowed.
according to the Indian tradition: No pruning; planting flowers, soaking seeds and the like are allowed.
Krishna-saptami
soaking seeds is allowed, digging the ground