Panchanga Calendar

September 2009

SamvatsaraVirodhi (23)MonthBhadrapada → Ashwina from 19.09RituVarsha → Sharad from 19.09AyanaDakshinayanaPlace55°45′ N 37°35′ E, UTC+3 changeAyanamsaLahiri

September 2009 falls, in the lunar calendar (amanta), within the months Bhadrapada (until 18.09), Ashwina (from 19.09). Periods: all month — Chaturmasya; 4–18.09 — Pitru Paksha; 19–27.09 — Sharad Navaratri (autumn). Major festivals: 3.09 Ananta Chaturdashi; 18.09 Mahalaya, Sarva Pitru Amavasya; 19.09 Sharad Navaratri: Ghatasthapana; 26.09 Durga Ashtami (Maha Ashtami); 27.09 Maha Navami; 28.09 Vijayadashami (Dussehra).

Mon

Tue

Wed

Thu

Fri

Sat

Sun

1UAsh12Vamana Jayanti

2Shra13Onam

3Dhan14Ananta Chaturdashi

4Shat15after 06:17

5PBh1

6UBh2until 12:55

7Rev3

8Ashw4after 08:23

9Bhar5Bharani Shraddha

10Krit6

11Roh7Kalashtami

12Mrig8Madhya Ashtami

13Ard9Avidhava Navami

14Pun10

15Push11Indira Ekadashi

16Ashl12Kanya Sankranti

17Mag14Masik Shivaratri

18PPh30Mahalaya

19UPh1Navaratri begins

20Has2until 09:48

21Chit3after 09:02

22Swa4Navaratri, day 4

23Vish5after 09:40

24Anu6until 11:09

25Jye7Navaratri, day 7

26Mul8Durga Ashtami

27PAsh9Maha Navami

28UAsh10Dussehra

29Shra11until 15:26

30Dhan12Ekadashi Vaish.

Day ratingBest daysFavourableOrdinaryAvoid new venturesUnfavourable

MarkersNavaratriPitru Pakshaafter / until HH:MM

Moon5Waxing Moon5Waning Moon15Purnima30Amavasya

Nakshatra typesfixedsoftlightmovablesharpfiercemixed

Icons this month (21)

Vamana JayantiTripushkar YogaPradoshaAnanta ChaturdashiShraddha (ancestors)day of Purnima (full moon fast and puja)Amrita Siddhi YogaSankashtiKalashtamiEkadashiSankrantiShivaratriday of Amavasya (ancestor rites)Navaratri beginsGoddess (Durga, Kali)Dwipushkar YogaChandra DarshanVinayaka ChaturthiAutumnal equinoxSaraswati AvahanaDussehra

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

6.09 Sun — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Anandadi: Sthira, Auspicious nakshatra until 12:55
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.
20.09 Sun — Amrita Siddhi Yoga, Yoga Brahma, Anandadi: Manasa until 09:48
Hasta (light): for quick matters: trade, healing, study, travel, purchases and starting a business.
23.09 Wed — Amrita Siddhi Yoga, Ravi Yoga, Anandadi: Prajapati after 09:40
Anuradha (soft): for arts and music, friendship and love, new clothes and jewellery, weddings and festivals.
24.09 Thu — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Ravi Yoga, Anandadi: Ananda until 11:09
Anuradha (soft): for arts and music, friendship and love, new clothes and jewellery, weddings and festivals.
28.09 Mon — Swayam Siddha Muhurta, Ravi Yoga, Auspicious nakshatra
Uttara-Ashadha (fixed): for what is firm and lasting: laying house foundations, housewarming, planting, weddings, taking office, long-term projects.

Festivals

1.09 Tue Vamana Jayanti
1.09 Tue Bhauma Pradosha
2.09 Wed Onam (Thiruvonam)
3.09 Thu Ananta Chaturdashi
4.09 Fri Bhadrapada Purnima
4.09 Fri Purnima Shraddha (start of Pitru Paksha)
8.09 Tue Angaraki Chaturthi (Vighnaraja)
9.09 Wed Bharani Shraddha
11.09 Fri Kalashtami
12.09 Sat Madhya Ashtami (Pitru Paksha)
13.09 Sun Avidhava Navami (Matri Navami)
15.09 Tue Indira Ekadashi
16.09 Wed Kanya Sankranti (Vishwakarma Puja)
16.09 Wed Pradosha Vrat
17.09 Thu Masik Shivaratri
17.09 Thu Ghata Chaturdashi (Shastrahata Shraddha)
18.09 Fri Mahalaya, Sarva Pitru Amavasya
18.09 Fri Bhadrapada Amavasya
19.09 Sat Sharad Navaratri: Ghatasthapana
21.09 Mon Chandra Darshan
22.09 Tue Vinayaka Chaturthi
23.09 Wed Skanda Shashti
25.09 Fri Saraswati Avahana
26.09 Sat Durga Ashtami (Maha Ashtami)
27.09 Sun Maha Navami
28.09 Mon Vijayadashami (Dussehra)
29.09 Tue Papankusha Ekadashi
30.09 Wed Papankusha Ekadashi — Vaishnava fast

Special muhurta yogas

1.09 Tue Tripushkar Yoga 05:34–13:01
5.09 Sat Tripushkar Yoga 20:12–00:08 (06.09)
6.09 Sun Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 05:43–01:24 (07.09)
8.09 Tue Amrita Siddhi Yoga 05:47–02:40 (09.09)
8.09 Tue Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 05:47–02:40 (09.09)
9.09 Wed Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 02:41–05:51 (10.09)
14.09 Mon Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 21:14–06:01 (15.09)
15.09 Tue Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 19:14–06:03 (16.09)
20.09 Sun Amrita Siddhi Yoga 06:10–09:48
20.09 Sun Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 06:10–09:48
20.09 Sun Dwipushkar Yoga 09:48–17:27
23.09 Wed Amrita Siddhi Yoga 09:40–06:18 (24.09)
23.09 Wed Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 09:40–06:18 (24.09)
24.09 Thu Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 06:18–11:09
27.09 Sun Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 19:06–06:26 (28.09)
28.09 Mon Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 22:14–06:28 (29.09)
29.09 Tue Dwipushkar Yoga 04:36–06:30 (30.09)

Tripushkar Yoga: A coincidence of the weekday (Sun, Tue or Sat), a Bhadra tithi (2, 7 or 12) and a “tripada” nakshatra (Krittika, Punarvasu, Uttara Phalguni, Vishakha, Uttara Ashadha, Purva Bhadrapada). The result of whatever is begun repeats three times: good for purchases and investments, bad for losses, loans, surgery and funerals.

Dwipushkar Yoga: The same combination of weekday (Sun, Tue or Sat) and Bhadra tithi (2, 7 or 12), but with the nakshatra Mrigashirsha, Chitra or Dhanishtha. The result repeats twice: good for acquisitions, bad for losses, loans and funerals.

Avoid starting important matters

7.09 Mon — Bhadra on earth, Panchaka
9.09 Wed — Anandadi: Kana, Jwalamukhi Yoga, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
11.09 Fri — Yamaghanta, Krakacha Yoga, Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) (unfavourable day)
13.09 Sun — many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower), Vyatipata, Rikta tithi (unfavourable day)
14.09 Mon — Krakacha Yoga, Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Surya Dagdha tithi
16.09 Wed — Kshaya tithi, Sankranti day, Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi)
17.09 Thu — many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower), Krishna Chaturdashi, Bhadra on earth (unfavourable day)
18.09 Fri — Amavasya, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
19.09 Sat — Anandadi: Utpata, Yamaghanta, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn) (unfavourable day)
22.09 Tue — Vaidhriti, Vishti (Bhadra), Rikta tithi
25.09 Fri — Krakacha Yoga, Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra), Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi)
26.09 Sat — Fierce or sharp nakshatra, Surya Dagdha tithi, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)

Sky this month

4.09 Full moon (Purnima) 19:02
16.09 Kanya Sankranti 20:54 — the Sun enters Kanya (Virgo)
18.09 New moon (Amavasya) 21:44
23.09 Autumnal equinox 00:18
There are no eclipses this month.

Periods

all month Chaturmasya
4–18.09 Pitru Paksha
19–27.09 Sharad Navaratri (autumn)
3.09 07:02 – 8.09 02:14 Dosha-free Panchaka
30.09 14:30 – 5.10 08:41 Dosha-free Panchaka

Samvatsara and month

Virodhi (No. 23, “opponent”) — A year of opposition: discord, drought, friction between people and between nations. more

Northern samvatsara: Shubhakrit. Shaka Samvat 1931, Vikram Samvat 2066, Kali Yuga 5110.

Bhadrapada (Nabhasya) — The month of Ganesha: Ganesha Chaturthi, Ananta Chaturdashi; the dark half is Pitru Paksha, the time of ancestor rites. more

Ashwina (Isha) — The month of the Goddess: Sharad Navaratri, Vijayadashami (Dussehra), Sharad Purnima; at its end — Diwali. more

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

Times are standard time UTC+3 (from the site settings, without daylight saving time) · panchanga at sunrise (upper limb of the Sun’s disc, with refraction) · ayanamsa Lahiri · place 55°45′ N 37°35′ E · festival dates are calculated for this location by the rules of kala vyapti · times of Sankranti are accurate to within a few minutes

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Anandadi: Padma, Auspicious nakshatra; cons: Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra), Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
Month	Bhadrapada (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Virodhi (No. 23) · Shaka 1931 · Vikram 2066 more
Period	Chaturmasya
Festivals	Vamana Jayanti · Bhauma Pradosha

At sunrise 05:34

Tithi	12Shukla-dvadashi (Bhadra, Sun (Ravi)) · until 13:01 more
Nakshatra	Uttara-Ashadha, pada 3 (fixed, Vishva-Deva (All Gods), Sun) · until 14:49 more
Yoga	Saubhagya (“good fortune, marital happiness”, auspicious) · until 11:21 more
Karana	Balava (movable) · until 13:01 more
Vara	Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Makara (Capricorn)

Changes during the day

from 11:21	yoga Shobhana
from 13:01	tithi Shukla-triodashi
from 13:01	karana Kaulava
from 14:49	nakshatra Shravana
from 02:14 (02.09)	karana Taitila

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:55
Sunrise	05:34
Noon	12:29
Sunset	19:23
End of twilight	20:02
Moonrise	18:14
Moonset	01:29
Day length	13 h 49 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 13:01	from 14:49

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Ashadha (05:34–14:49) is good for sowing.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Shravana (14:49–19:23) is good for sowing.

more — lunar calendar for gardeners

Festivals and periods

Vamana Jayanti · Vamana

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

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 10:26 (31.08)–13:01
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Bhauma Pradosha · Shiva

Pradosha on a Tuesday (Bhauma is Mars): helps to get rid of illnesses and debts and pacifies Mars.

Rule: pradosha vyapini: 3 muhurtas after sunset, 19:23–21:26
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Tripushkar Yoga 05:34–13:01 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 13:01–05:36 (02.09)

Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 05:34–14:49

Anandadi: Manasa 05:34–08:03 Anandadi: Padma 08:03–16:37 Anandadi: Lumbaka 16:37–05:36 (02.09)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:13–04:53
Abhijit Muhurta	12:01–12:56
Vijaya Muhurta	14:47–15:42
Godhuli	19:23–19:44
Pradosha	19:23–21:26
Nishitha	00:09–00:50 (02.09)
Amrita Kalam	07:35–09:24

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	15:56–17:40
Yamaganda	09:01–10:45
Gulika Kalam	12:29–14:12
Dur Muhurta	08:20–09:15, 23:28–00:09 (02.09)
Varjyam	19:18–21:05

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 07:11–19:23

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 07:11–19:23
Cutting fingernails	average 07:11–13:13, 17:49–18:53
Cutting toenails	average 07:11–19:23
Bathing, washing hair	average 07:11–19:23

Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha until 14:49, Shravana from 14:49; tithi Shukla-dvadashi until 13:01, Shukla-triodashi from 13:01; lagna Simha 05:34, Kanya 07:11, Tula 10:11, Vrischika 13:13, Dhanu 15:57, Makara 17:49, Kumbha 18:53

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Uttara-Ashadha (until 14:49) — improved health; Shravana (from 14:49) — bodily development (physical growth); Tuesday — harm to longevity.

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = −1

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

+1 Anandadi: Padma 08:03–16:37+1 Auspicious nakshatra 05:34–14:49+1 Yoga Saubhagya 05:34–11:210 Auspicious tithi 13:01–05:36 (02.09)0 Chaturmasya0 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 13:01–05:36 (02.09) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Tripushkar Yoga 05:34–13:010 Anandadi: Lumbaka 16:37–05:36 (02.09)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−3 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 05:34–14:49

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

Panchanga at sunrise 05:34

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Anandadi: Chhatra, Auspicious nakshatra; cons: Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi), Rikta tithi
Month	Bhadrapada (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Virodhi (No. 23) · Shaka 1931 · Vikram 2066 more
Period	Chaturmasya
Festivals	Onam (Thiruvonam)

At sunrise 05:36

Tithi	13Shukla-triodashi (Jaya, God of Love) · until 15:23 more
Nakshatra	Shravana, pada 3 (movable, Shri Vishnu, Moon) · until 17:43 more
Yoga	Shobhana (“splendid, beautiful”, auspicious) · until 12:15 more
Karana	Taitila (movable) · until 15:23 more
Vara	Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Makara (Capricorn)

Changes during the day

from 12:15	yoga Atiganda
from 15:23	tithi Shukla-chaturdashi
from 15:23	karana Gara
from 17:43	nakshatra Dhanishtha
from 04:27 (03.09)	karana Vanija

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:57
Sunrise	05:36
Noon	12:29
Sunset	19:21
End of twilight	20:00
Moonrise	18:27
Moonset	02:46
Day length	13 h 45 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 15:23	from 17:43

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Shravana (05:36–17:43) is good for sowing.
Shukla-chaturdashi 15:23–19:21: according to the Kalaprakashika, ploughing on Chaturdashi puts the owner’s life in danger.

more — lunar calendar for gardeners

Festivals and periods

Onam (Thiruvonam) · Vamana and King Mahabali

The main festival of Kerala — the return of the good King Mahabali, whom Vamana sent to the netherworld. It is celebrated on the day of the Thiruvonam (Shravana) nakshatra in the solar month of Chingam: pookalam flower carpets, the Onasadya feast and boat races.

Rule: nakshatra 6 ghatis after sunrise, 08:00
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 17:43–05:38 (03.09)

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:36–15:23 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 17:43–05:38 (03.09)

Anandadi: Chhatra 05:36–17:43 Anandadi: Mitra 17:43–05:38 (03.09)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:14–04:55
Abhijit Muhurta	none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday
Vijaya Muhurta	14:46–15:41
Godhuli	19:21–19:41
Pradosha	19:21–21:24
Nishitha	00:09–00:50 (03.09)
Amrita Kalam	06:03–07:51

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	12:28–14:11
Yamaganda	07:19–09:02
Gulika Kalam	10:45–12:28
Dur Muhurta	12:01–12:56
Varjyam	22:08–23:54

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 07:07–13:09

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

Cutting hair, shaving	good 07:07–13:09
Cutting fingernails	average 05:36–15:23
Cutting toenails	good 07:07–13:09
Bathing, washing hair	good 07:07–15:23

Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Shravana until 17:43, Dhanishtha from 17:43; tithi Shukla-triodashi until 15:23, Shukla-chaturdashi from 15:23; lagna Simha 05:36, Kanya 07:07, Tula 10:07, Vrischika 13:09, Dhanu 15:53, Makara 17:45, Kumbha 18:49

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Shravana (until 17:43) — bodily development (physical growth); Dhanishtha (from 17:43) — longevity (increased vitality); Wednesday — favour of the authorities.

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

Shukla-chaturdashi 15:23–19:21: a Rikta and Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = +2

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

+1 Anandadi: Chhatra 05:36–17:43+1 Auspicious nakshatra 05:36–17:43+1 Yoga Shobhana 05:36–12:15+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 05:36–15:230 Ravi Yoga 17:43–05:38 (03.09)0 Chaturmasya0 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 17:43–05:38 (03.09) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Yoga Atiganda 12:15–14:43−1 Rikta tithi 15:23–05:38 (03.09)−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:36–15:23

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

Panchanga at sunrise 05:36

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Ravi Yoga, Anandadi: Shrivatsa; cons: Rikta tithi, Panchaka
Month	Bhadrapada (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Virodhi (No. 23) · Shaka 1931 · Vikram 2066 more
Period	Chaturmasya
Festivals	Ananta Chaturdashi

At sunrise 05:38

Tithi	14Shukla-chaturdashi (Rikta, Kali) · until 17:25 more
Nakshatra	Dhanishtha, pada 2 (movable, Vasu (kind) - 8 phenomena of nature, assistants of Indra, Mars) · until 20:16 more
Yoga	Atiganda (“great danger”, inauspicious) · until 12:55 more
Karana	Vanija (movable) · until 17:25 more
Vara	Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Makara (Capricorn)

Changes during the day

from 12:55	yoga Sukarma
from 17:25	tithi Purnima
from 17:25	karana Vishti
from 20:16	nakshatra Shatabhisha

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:59
Sunrise	05:38
Noon	12:29
Sunset	19:18
End of twilight	19:57
Moonrise	18:37
Moonset	04:02
Day length	13 h 40 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 17:25

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) 17:25–19:18: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Shukla-chaturdashi 05:38–17:25: according to the Kalaprakashika, ploughing on Chaturdashi puts the owner’s life in danger.

more — lunar calendar for gardeners

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 15:23 (02.09)–17:25
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 05:38–20:16 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 17:25–05:40 (04.09)

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:38–17:25

Anandadi: Shrivatsa 05:38–20:16 Anandadi: Vajra 20:16–05:40 (04.09)

Bhadra on earth: 17:25–06:17 (04.09); Bhadra Puchha 01:45–03:02 (04.09); Bhadra Mukha 03:02–05:10 (04.09)
Dosha-free Panchaka: 07:02–02:14 (08.09)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:15–04:56
Abhijit Muhurta	12:01–12:55
Vijaya Muhurta	14:45–15:39
Godhuli	19:18–19:39
Pradosha	19:18–21:22
Nishitha	00:08–00:50 (04.09)
Amrita Kalam	08:46–10:32

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	14:10–15:53
Yamaganda	05:38–07:20
Gulika Kalam	09:03–10:45
Dur Muhurta	10:11–11:06, 15:39–16:34
Varjyam	04:07–05:52 (04.09)

Haircut and shaving

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

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

Cutting hair, shaving	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Bathing, washing hair	good 17:41–18:46

Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Dhanishtha; tithi Shukla-chaturdashi until 17:25, Purnima from 17:25; lagna Simha 05:38, Kanya 07:03, Tula 10:04, Vrischika 13:05, Dhanu 15:49, Makara 17:41, Kumbha 18:46

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Dhanishtha — longevity (increased vitality); Thursday — success.

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

Shukla-chaturdashi 05:38–17:25: a Rikta and Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Purnima 17:25–19:18: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Bhadra on earth 17:25–19:18: no shaving or haircuts during Vishti Karana (according to the Muhurta Chintamani, Bhadra does harm when it is on earth; in heaven and in the netherworld its influence on earth is weak).

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Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = +2

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

+2 Ravi Yoga 05:38–20:16+1 Anandadi: Shrivatsa 05:38–20:16+1 Auspicious nakshatra 05:38–20:16+1 Auspicious weekday0 Yoga Sukarma 12:55–05:40 (04.09)0 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 17:25–05:40 (04.09)0 Chaturmasya0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:38–17:25 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Bhadra on earth 17:25–05:40 (04.09)−1 Panchaka 07:02–05:40 (04.09)−2 Rikta tithi 05:38–17:25

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

Panchanga at sunrise 05:38

Summary	Favourable day — Anandadi: Saumya, Auspicious nakshatra; auspicious time — after 06:17 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	Virodhi (No. 23) · Shaka 1931 · Vikram 2066 more
Period	Pitru Paksha · Chaturmasya; shraddha for those who departed on tithi Purnima
Festivals	Purnima Shraddha (start of Pitru Paksha) · Bhadrapada Purnima

At sunrise 05:40

Tithi	15Purnima (Purna, Vishvedevas) · until 19:02 more
Nakshatra	Shatabhisha, pada 2 (movable, Varuna, Rahu) · until 22:26 more
Yoga	Sukarma (“good deed”, auspicious) · until 13:16 more
Karana	Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 06:17 more
Vara	Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Kumbha (Aquarius)

Changes during the day

from 06:17	karana Bava
from 13:16	yoga Dhriti
from 19:02	tithi Krishna-pratipat
from 19:02	karana Balava
from 22:26	nakshatra Purva-Bhadra

Sun and Moon

Dawn	05:01
Sunrise	05:40
Noon	12:28
Sunset	19:16
End of twilight	19:54
Moonrise	18:45
Moonset	05:19
Day length	13 h 36 min

Sky

Full moon (Purnima)	19:02

Gardener’s calendar

tasks at sunrise: good — 6, average — 4, bad — 3

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

task	at sunrise	from 19:02

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Shatabhisha (05:40–19:16) is good for sowing.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 05:40–06:17: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

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

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

Rule: aparahna vyapini: the 4th fifth of the daytime, 13:49–16:32
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 17:25 (03.09)–19:02
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

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

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 19:02–05:41 (05.09)

Anandadi: Saumya 05:40–22:26 Anandadi: Dhwanksha 22:26–05:41 (05.09)

Bhadra on earth: 17:25 (03.09)–06:17; Bhadra Puchha 01:45–03:02; Bhadra Mukha 03:02–05:10
Dosha-free Panchaka: 07:02 (03.09)–02:14 (08.09)
Gandanta (tithi): 18:36–19:27

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:17–04:58
Abhijit Muhurta	12:00–12:55
Vijaya Muhurta	14:44–15:38
Godhuli	19:16–19:36
Pradosha	19:16–21:21
Nishitha	00:08–00:49 (05.09)
Amrita Kalam	14:35–16:19

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	10:46–12:28
Yamaganda	15:52–17:34
Gulika Kalam	07:22–09:04
Dur Muhurta	08:23–09:17, 12:55–13:49
Varjyam	04:07–05:52, 05:17–07:00 (05.09)

Haircut and shaving

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

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

Cutting hair, shaving	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Bathing, washing hair	good 06:59–15:45, 17:37–18:42

Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Shatabhisha; tithi Purnima until 19:02, Krishna-pratipat from 19:02; lagna Simha 05:40, Kanya 06:59, Tula 10:00, Vrischika 13:01, Dhanu 15:45, Makara 17:37, Kumbha 18:42

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Shatabhisha — gaining strength; Friday — universal respect.

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

Purnima 05:40–19:02: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Bhadra on earth 05:40–06:17: 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:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Favourable day · score S = +3

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

Auspicious time begins after 06:17

+1 Anandadi: Saumya 05:40–22:26+1 Auspicious nakshatra 05:40–22:26+1 Yoga Sukarma 05:40–13:16+1 Auspicious weekday0 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 19:02–05:41 (05.09)0 Auspicious tithi 19:02–05:41 (05.09)0 Chaturmasya0 Pitru Paksha0 Bhadra on earth 05:40–06:17−1 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.

Panchanga at sunrise 05:40

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Yoga Dhriti, Auspicious tithi; cons: Fierce or sharp nakshatra, 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	Virodhi (No. 23) · Shaka 1931 · Vikram 2066 more
Period	Pitru Paksha · Chaturmasya; shraddha for those who departed on tithi Krishna-pratipat

At sunrise 05:41

Tithi	1Krishna-pratipat (Nanda, Brahma) · until 20:12 more
Nakshatra	Purva-Bhadra, pada 2 (fierce, Aja Ekapad - sunbeam or lightning strike, Jupiter) · until 00:08 (06.09) more
Yoga	Dhriti (“steadfastness, firmness”, auspicious) · until 13:16 more
Karana	Balava (movable) · until 07:40 more
Vara	Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Kumbha (Aquarius)

Changes during the day

from 07:40	karana Kaulava
from 13:16	yoga Shula
from 20:12	tithi Krishna-dvitya
from 20:12	karana Taitila
from 00:08 (06.09)	nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra

Sun and Moon

Dawn	05:03
Sunrise	05:41
Noon	12:28
Sunset	19:13
End of twilight	19:51
Moonrise	18:54
Moonset	06:35
Day length	13 h 31 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Bhadra (05:41–19:13) is good for root crops.

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Festivals and periods

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

Muhurta

Tripushkar Yoga 20:12–00:08 (06.09)

Anandadi: Kaladanda 05:41–00:08 (06.09) Anandadi: Dhumra 00:08–05:43 (06.09)

Dosha-free Panchaka: 07:02 (03.09)–02:14 (08.09)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:18–05:00
Abhijit Muhurta	12:00–12:54
Vijaya Muhurta	14:42–15:37
Godhuli	19:13–19:34
Pradosha	19:13–21:19
Nishitha	00:07–00:49 (06.09)
Amrita Kalam	15:34–17:17

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	09:04–10:46
Yamaganda	14:09–15:50
Gulika Kalam	05:41–07:23
Dur Muhurta	05:41–06:36, 06:36–07:30
Varjyam	05:17–07:00

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: bad throughout the daytime

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

Cutting hair, shaving	bad throughout the daytime
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	bad throughout the daytime
Bathing, washing hair	bad throughout the daytime

Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Purva-Bhadra; tithi Krishna-pratipat; lagna Simha 05:41, Kanya 06:56, Tula 09:56, Vrischika 12:57, Dhanu 15:41, Makara 17:33, Kumbha 18:38

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Purva-Bhadra — facing death (dangers); Saturday — decline of physical strength.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

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 Dhriti 05:41–13:16+1 Auspicious tithi 05:41–20:120 Chaturmasya0 Pitru Paksha0 Tripushkar Yoga 20:12–00:08 (06.09)0 Yoga Shula 13:16–15:15−1 Anandadi: Kaladanda 05:41–00:08 (06.09)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Panchaka all day−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 05:41–00:08 (06.09)

Panchanga at sunrise 05:41

Summary	Best day — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Anandadi: Sthira; auspicious time — until 12:55 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	Virodhi (No. 23) · Shaka 1931 · Vikram 2066 more
Period	Pitru Paksha · Chaturmasya; shraddha for those who departed on tithi Krishna-dvitya

At sunrise 05:43

Tithi	2Krishna-dvitya (Bhadra, Vidhatr) · until 20:54 more
Nakshatra	Uttara-Bhadra, pada 1 (fixed, Ahirbudhyana (Serpent of the Deep - Milky Way under the horizon), Saturn) · until 01:24 (07.09) more
Yoga	Shula (“spear, sharp pain”, inauspicious) · until 12:55 more
Karana	Taitila (movable) · until 08:36 more
Vara	Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Mina (Pisces)

Changes during the day

from 08:36	karana Gara
from 12:55	yoga Ganda
from 20:54	tithi Krishna-tritya
from 20:54	karana Vanija
from 01:24 (07.09)	nakshatra Revati

Sun and Moon

Dawn	05:05
Sunrise	05:43
Noon	12:28
Sunset	19:10
End of twilight	19:49
Moonrise	19:02
Moonset	07:52
Day length	13 h 27 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

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Bhadra (05:43–19:10) is good for sowing.

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Festivals and periods

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

Muhurta

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 05:43–01:24 (07.09)

Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 20:54–01:24 (07.09)

Anandadi: Sthira 05:43–01:24 (07.09) Anandadi: Vardhamana 01:24–05:45 (07.09)

Dosha-free Panchaka: 07:02 (03.09)–02:14 (08.09)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:19–05:01
Abhijit Muhurta	12:00–12:54
Vijaya Muhurta	14:41–15:35
Godhuli	19:10–19:32
Pradosha	19:10–21:17
Nishitha	00:07–00:49 (07.09)
Amrita Kalam	20:21–22:02

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	17:30–19:10
Yamaganda	12:27–14:08
Gulika Kalam	15:49–17:30
Dur Muhurta	17:23–18:17
Varjyam	10:15–11:56

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 06:52–12:53, 17:29–18:34

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 06:52–12:53, 17:29–18:34
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 06:52–12:53, 17:29–18:34
Bathing, washing hair	average throughout the daytime

Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra; tithi Krishna-dvitya; lagna Simha 05:43, Kanya 06:52, Tula 09:52, Vrischika 12:53, Dhanu 15:37, Makara 17:29, Kumbha 18:34

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Uttara-Bhadra — a good life; Sunday — physical well-being.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Best day · score S = +5

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

Auspicious time ends by 12:55

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 05:43–01:24 (07.09)+1 Anandadi: Sthira 05:43–01:24 (07.09)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 05:43–01:24 (07.09)+1 Auspicious tithi 05:43–20:540 Chaturmasya0 Pitru Paksha0 Yoga Ganda 12:55–15:15−1 Panchaka all day

Panchanga at sunrise 05:43

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Bhadra on earth, Panchaka Pitru Paksha: weddings, major purchases and new undertakings are traditionally postponed.
Month	Bhadrapada (amanta) · Ashwina (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Virodhi (No. 23) · Shaka 1931 · Vikram 2066 more
Period	Pitru Paksha · Chaturmasya; shraddha for those who departed on tithi Krishna-tritya

At sunrise 05:45

Tithi	3Krishna-tritya (Jaya, Vishnu) · until 21:10 more
Nakshatra	Revati, pada 1 (soft, Pushan (Prosperous), Mercury) · until 02:14 (08.09) more Gandamula
Yoga	Ganda (“danger, knot”, inauspicious) · until 12:13 more
Karana	Vanija (movable) · until 09:05 more
Vara	Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Mina (Pisces)

Changes during the day

from 09:05	karana Vishti
from 12:13	yoga Vriddhi
from 21:10	tithi Krishna-chaturti
from 21:10	karana Bava
from 02:14 (08.09)	nakshatra Ashwini

Sun and Moon

Dawn	05:07
Sunrise	05:45
Noon	12:27
Sunset	19:08
End of twilight	19:46
Moonrise	19:13
Moonset	09:12
Day length	13 h 22 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Revati (05:45–19:08) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 09:05–19:08: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

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

Muhurta

Anandadi: Matanga 05:45–02:14 (08.09) Anandadi: Rakshasa 02:14–05:47 (08.09)

Bhadra on earth: 09:05–21:10; Bhadra Puchha 16:55–18:08; Bhadra Mukha 18:08–20:09
Dosha-free Panchaka: 07:02 (03.09)–02:14 (08.09)
Gandanta (nakshatra): 20:04–08:23 (08.09)
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Revati

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:21–05:03
Abhijit Muhurta	12:00–12:53
Vijaya Muhurta	14:40–15:34
Godhuli	19:08–19:29
Pradosha	19:08–21:16
Nishitha	00:06–00:49 (08.09)
Amrita Kalam	23:45–01:25 (08.09)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	07:26–09:06
Yamaganda	10:46–12:27
Gulika Kalam	14:07–15:47
Dur Muhurta	12:53–13:47, 15:34–16:27
Varjyam	13:49–15:29

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 06:48–09:05

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

Cutting hair, shaving	good 06:48–09:05
Cutting fingernails	average 05:45–09:05
Cutting toenails	good 06:48–09:05
Bathing, washing hair	good 06:48–15:33, 17:25–18:30

Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Revati; tithi Krishna-tritya; lagna Simha 05:45, Kanya 06:48, Tula 09:48, Vrischika 12:49, Dhanu 15:33, Makara 17:25, Kumbha 18:30

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Revati — increase in property; Monday — clear, bright complexion.

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

Bhadra on earth 09:05–19:08: no shaving or haircuts during Vishti Karana (according to the Muhurta Chintamani, Bhadra does harm when it is on earth; in heaven and in the netherworld its influence on earth is weak).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = +1

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

Avoid starting important matters: Bhadra on earth

+1 Anandadi: Matanga 05:45–02:14 (08.09)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 05:45–02:14 (08.09)+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 05:45–21:10+1 Yoga Vriddhi 12:13–05:47 (08.09)0 Chaturmasya0 Pitru Paksha−1 Panchaka 05:45–02:14 (08.09)−3 Bhadra on earth 09:05–21:10

Panchanga at sunrise 05:45

Summary	Favourable day — Amrita Siddhi Yoga, Anandadi: Amrita; auspicious time — after 08:23 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	Virodhi (No. 23) · Shaka 1931 · Vikram 2066 more
Period	Pitru Paksha · Chaturmasya; shraddha for those who departed on tithi Krishna-chaturti
Festivals	Angaraki Chaturthi (Vighnaraja)

At sunrise 05:47

Tithi	4Krishna-chaturti (Rikta, Yama) · until 20:59 more
Nakshatra	Ashwini, pada 1 (light, Ashwini Kumara, Ketu) · until 02:40 (09.09) more Gandamula
Yoga	Vriddhi (“growth, increase”, auspicious) · until 11:10 more
Karana	Bava (movable) · until 09:08 more
Vara	Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Mesha (Aries)

Changes during the day

from 09:08	karana Balava
from 11:10	yoga Dhruva
from 20:59	tithi Krishna-panchami
from 20:59	karana Kaulava
from 02:40 (09.09)	nakshatra Bharani

Sun and Moon

Dawn	05:09
Sunrise	05:47
Noon	12:27
Sunset	19:05
End of twilight	19:43
Moonrise	19:26
Moonset	10:34
Day length	13 h 17 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise

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Festivals and periods

Angaraki Chaturthi (Vighnaraja) · Ganesha

A Sankashti falling on a Tuesday — the day of Mars (Angaraka) — is the most favourable of all Sankashtis: a fast on this day is equated with observing every Sankashti of the year.

Rule: at moonrise, 19:26
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

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

Muhurta

Amrita Siddhi Yoga 05:47–02:40 (09.09) Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 05:47–02:40 (09.09)

Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 20:59–05:49 (09.09) Jwalamukhi Yoga 02:40–05:49 (09.09)

Anandadi: Amrita 05:47–02:40 (09.09) Anandadi: Musala 02:40–05:49 (09.09)

Gandanta (nakshatra): 20:04 (07.09)–08:23
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Ashwini

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:22–05:05
Abhijit Muhurta	12:00–12:53
Vijaya Muhurta	14:39–15:32
Godhuli	19:05–19:27
Pradosha	19:05–21:14
Nishitha	00:06–00:49 (09.09)
Amrita Kalam	19:20–20:58

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	15:46–17:25
Yamaganda	09:07–10:46
Gulika Kalam	12:26–14:06
Dur Muhurta	08:27–09:20, 23:23–00:06 (09.09)
Varjyam	22:36–00:13 (09.09)

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 06:44–15:29, 17:21–18:26

Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Ashwini; tithi Krishna-chaturti; lagna Simha 05:47, Kanya 06:44, Tula 09:44, Vrischika 12:45, Dhanu 15:29, Makara 17:21, Kumbha 18:26

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Ashwini — joy; Tuesday — harm to longevity.

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

Krishna-chaturti 05:47–19:05: 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

Favourable day · score S = +3

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

Auspicious time begins after 08:23

+4 Amrita Siddhi Yoga 05:47–02:40 (09.09)+1 Anandadi: Amrita 05:47–02:40 (09.09)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 05:47–02:40 (09.09)+1 Yoga Vriddhi 05:47–11:100 Chaturmasya0 Pitru Paksha−1 Gandanta 05:47–08:23−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−2 Rikta tithi 05:47–20:59

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

Panchanga at sunrise 05:47

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Anandadi: Kana, Jwalamukhi Yoga Pitru Paksha: weddings, major purchases and new undertakings are traditionally postponed.
Month	Bhadrapada (amanta) · Ashwina (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Virodhi (No. 23) · Shaka 1931 · Vikram 2066 more
Period	Pitru Paksha · Chaturmasya; shraddha for those who departed on tithi Krishna-panchami
Festivals	Bharani Shraddha

At sunrise 05:49

Tithi	5Krishna-panchami (Purna, Soma) · until 20:25 more
Nakshatra	Bharani, pada 1 (fierce, Yama (Dharma-raja), Venus) · until 02:41 (10.09) more
Yoga	Dhruva (“fixed, constant (the Pole Star)”, auspicious) · until 09:47 more
Karana	Kaulava (movable) · until 08:45 more
Vara	Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Mesha (Aries)

Changes during the day

from 08:45	karana Taitila
from 09:47	yoga Vyaghata
from 20:25	tithi Krishna-shashti
from 20:25	karana Gara
from 02:41 (10.09)	nakshatra Krittika

Sun and Moon

Dawn	05:11
Sunrise	05:49
Noon	12:26
Sunset	19:03
End of twilight	19:40
Moonrise	19:45
Moonset	11:59
Day length	13 h 13 min

Gardener’s calendar

tasks at sunrise: good — 4, average — 9, 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, Bharani (05:49–19:03) is good for root crops.

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Festivals and periods

Bharani Shraddha · Pitris (ancestors)

A day of Pitru Paksha under the Bharani nakshatra: shraddha on this day is equated with a pilgrimage to Gaya; it is especially recommended for those who died within the past year.

Rule: aparahna vyapini: the 4th fifth of the daytime, 13:45–16:24

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

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 02:41–05:51 (10.09) Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 02:41–05:51 (10.09) Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 02:41–05:51 (10.09)

Jwalamukhi Yoga 05:49–20:25

Anandadi: Siddhi 02:41–05:51 (10.09) Anandadi: Kana 05:49–02:41 (10.09)

Gandanta (tithi): 20:01–20:48

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:23–05:06
Abhijit Muhurta	none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday
Vijaya Muhurta	14:38–15:31
Godhuli	19:03–19:24
Pradosha	19:03–21:12
Nishitha	00:05–00:48 (10.09)
Amrita Kalam	21:53–23:29

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	12:26–14:05
Yamaganda	07:28–09:08
Gulika Kalam	10:47–12:26
Dur Muhurta	11:59–12:52
Varjyam	12:16–13:52

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average throughout the daytime

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average throughout the daytime
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average throughout the daytime
Bathing, washing hair	average throughout the daytime

Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Bharani; tithi Krishna-panchami; lagna Simha 05:49, Kanya 06:40, Tula 09:40, Vrischika 12:41, Dhanu 15:25, Makara 17:17, Kumbha 18:22

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Bharani — facing death (dangers); Wednesday — favour of the authorities.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −3

+1 Yoga Dhruva 05:49–09:47+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 05:49–20:250 Chaturmasya0 Pitru Paksha0 Yoga Vyaghata 09:47–13:08−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 05:49–02:41 (10.09)−2 Jwalamukhi Yoga 05:49–20:25−3 Anandadi: Kana 05:49–02:41 (10.09)

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

Panchanga at sunrise 05:49

Summary	Favourable day — Ravi Yoga, Auspicious weekday 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	Virodhi (No. 23) · Shaka 1931 · Vikram 2066 more
Period	Pitru Paksha · Chaturmasya; shraddha for those who departed on tithi Krishna-shashti

At sunrise 05:51

Tithi	6Krishna-shashti (Nanda, Kartikeya) · until 19:26 more
Nakshatra	Krittika, pada 1 (mixed, Agni, Sun) · until 02:19 (11.09) more
Yoga	Vyaghata (“crushing blow”, inauspicious) · until 08:05 more
Karana	Gara (movable) · until 07:58 more
Vara	Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Mesha (Aries)

Changes during the day

from 07:58	karana Vanija
from 08:05	yoga Harshana
from 19:26	tithi Krishna-saptami
from 19:26	karana Vishti
from 02:19 (11.09)	nakshatra Rohini

Sun and Moon

Dawn	05:13
Sunrise	05:51
Noon	12:26
Sunset	19:00
End of twilight	19:38
Moonrise	20:12
Moonset	13:24
Day length	13 h 08 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise

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 (05:51–19:00) is good for root crops.

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Festivals and periods

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

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 05:51–02:19 (11.09)

Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:51–19:26 Yamaghanta 05:51–02:19 (11.09)

Anandadi: Lumbaka 05:51–02:19 (11.09) Anandadi: Utpata 02:19–05:53 (11.09)

Bhadra in heaven: 19:26–06:48 (11.09); Bhadra Puchha 23:58–01:06 (11.09); Bhadra Mukha 01:06–02:59 (11.09)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:25–05:08
Abhijit Muhurta	11:59–12:52
Vijaya Muhurta	14:37–15:30
Godhuli	19:00–19:22
Pradosha	19:00–21:11
Nishitha	00:05–00:48 (11.09)
Amrita Kalam	23:57–01:32 (11.09)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	14:04–15:43
Yamaganda	05:51–07:30
Gulika Kalam	09:08–10:47
Dur Muhurta	10:14–11:07, 15:30–16:22
Varjyam	14:30–16:04

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 06:36–12:37, 17:14–18:18

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 06:36–12:37, 17:14–18:18
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 06:36–12:37, 17:14–18:18
Bathing, washing hair	average throughout the daytime

Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Krittika; tithi Krishna-shashti; lagna Simha 05:51, Kanya 06:36, Tula 09:36, Vrischika 12:37, Dhanu 15:21, Makara 17:14, Kumbha 18:18

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Krittika — consumption (a wasting disease); Thursday — success.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Favourable day · score S = +3

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

+2 Ravi Yoga 05:51–02:19 (11.09)+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Yoga Harshana 08:05–05:53 (11.09)0 Chaturmasya0 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:51–19:26 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Pitru Paksha0 Yamaghanta 05:51–02:19 (11.09) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Anandadi: Lumbaka 05:51–02:19 (11.09)

Panchanga at sunrise 05:51

Summary	Unfavourable day — Yamaghanta, Krakacha Yoga Pitru Paksha: weddings, major purchases and new undertakings are traditionally postponed.
Month	Bhadrapada (amanta) · Ashwina (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Virodhi (No. 23) · Shaka 1931 · Vikram 2066 more
Period	Pitru Paksha · Chaturmasya; shraddha for those who departed on tithi Krishna-saptami
Festivals	Kalashtami

At sunrise 05:53

Tithi	7Krishna-saptami (Bhadra, Indra) · until 18:05 more
Nakshatra	Rohini, pada 1 (fixed, Prajapati (Brahma - Creator), Moon) · until 01:34 (12.09) more
Yoga	Harshana (“delighting”, auspicious) · until 06:04 more
Karana	Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 06:48 more
Vara	Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Vrishabha (Taurus)

Changes during the day

from 06:04	yoga Vajra
from 06:48	karana Bava
from 18:05	tithi Krishna-ashtami
from 18:05	karana Balava
from 01:34 (12.09)	nakshatra Mrigashirsha
from 03:45 (12.09)	yoga Siddhi
from 05:15 (12.09)	karana Kaulava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	05:15
Sunrise	05:53
Noon	12:26
Sunset	18:57
End of twilight	19:35
Moonrise	20:54
Moonset	14:43
Day length	13 h 04 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 18:05

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 (05:53–18:57) is good for sowing.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 05:53–06:48: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

Kalashtami · Kalabhairava

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

Rule: pradosha vyapini: 3 muhurtas after sunset, 18:57–21:09
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

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

Muhurta

Krakacha Yoga 05:53–18:05 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:53–18:05 Yamaghanta 05:53–01:34 (12.09) Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 18:05–05:55 (12.09)

Anandadi: Mitra 05:53–01:34 (12.09) Anandadi: Manasa 01:34–05:55 (12.09)

Bhadra in heaven: 19:26 (10.09)–06:48; Bhadra Puchha 23:58 (10.09)–01:06; Bhadra Mukha 01:06–02:59

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:26–05:09
Abhijit Muhurta	11:59–12:51
Vijaya Muhurta	14:36–15:28
Godhuli	18:57–19:19
Pradosha	18:57–21:09
Nishitha	00:04–00:48 (12.09)
Amrita Kalam	22:28–00:01 (12.09)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	10:47–12:25
Yamaganda	15:41–17:19
Gulika Kalam	07:31–09:09
Dur Muhurta	08:30–09:22, 12:51–13:44
Varjyam	17:49–19:22

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 06:32–12:33, 17:10–18:05

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

Cutting hair, shaving	good 06:32–12:33, 17:10–18:05
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	good 06:32–12:33, 17:10–18:05
Bathing, washing hair	good 06:32–15:17, 17:10–18:14

Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Rohini; tithi Krishna-saptami until 18:05, Krishna-ashtami from 18:05; lagna Simha 05:53, Kanya 06:32, Tula 09:32, Vrischika 12:33, Dhanu 15:17, Makara 17:10, Kumbha 18:14

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Rohini — destruction of all misfortunes; Friday — universal respect.

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

Krishna-ashtami 18:05–18:57: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Cautions:

The Muhurta Chintamani warns: whoever shaves in Rohini nakshatra 8 times a year puts their life in danger — frequent haircuts in this nakshatra are best avoided.
Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
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 = −4

A strict prohibition (a visible eclipse; Visha Yoga of the weekday, tithi and nakshatra; Amrita Siddhi turned to poison; Yamaghanta; the Anandadi yoga Mrityu) or a total score of -7 or lower: any new undertakings are best postponed.

Strict prohibition: Yamaghanta

+1 Anandadi: Mitra 05:53–01:34 (12.09)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 05:53–01:34 (12.09)+1 Yoga Harshana 05:53–06:04+1 Auspicious weekday0 Chaturmasya0 Pitru Paksha0 Ashtami 18:05–05:55 (12.09)0 Yoga Vajra 06:04–07:090 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 18:05–05:55 (12.09)0 Vishti (Bhadra) 05:53–06:48−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:53–18:05−3 Krakacha Yoga 05:53–18:05−3 Yamaghanta 05:53–01:34 (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.

Panchanga at sunrise 05:53

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Yoga Siddhi, Auspicious nakshatra; cons: Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn), Anandadi: Vajra 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	Virodhi (No. 23) · Shaka 1931 · Vikram 2066 more
Period	Pitru Paksha · Chaturmasya; shraddha for those who departed on tithi Krishna-ashtami
Festivals	Madhya Ashtami (Pitru Paksha)

At sunrise 05:55

Tithi	8Krishna-ashtami (Jaya, Vasus) · until 16:20 more
Nakshatra	Mrigashirsha, pada 1 (soft, Soma (Chandra, Moon), Mars) · until 00:27 (13.09) more
Yoga	Siddhi (“success, accomplishment”, auspicious) · until 01:07 (13.09) more
Karana	Kaulava (movable) · until 16:20 more
Vara	Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Vrishabha (Taurus)

Changes during the day

from 16:20	tithi Krishna-navami
from 16:20	karana Taitila
from 00:27 (13.09)	nakshatra Ardra
from 01:07 (13.09)	yoga Vyatipata
from 03:20 (13.09)	karana Gara

Sun and Moon

Dawn	05:17
Sunrise	05:55
Noon	12:25
Sunset	18:55
End of twilight	19:32
Moonrise	21:57
Moonset	15:46
Day length	12 h 59 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 16:20

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Mrigashirsha (05:55–18:55) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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Festivals and periods

Madhya Ashtami (Pitru Paksha) · Pitris (ancestors)

The middle of Pitru Paksha: shraddha for ancestors who departed on the eighth lunar day; on this day many also observe the Mahalakshmi and Jivitputrika Vrats.

Rule: aparahna vyapini: the 4th fifth of the daytime, 13:43–16:19
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

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

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 16:20–05:57 (13.09)

Anandadi: Vajra 05:55–00:27 (13.09) Anandadi: Mudgara 00:27–05:57 (13.09)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:27–05:11
Abhijit Muhurta	11:59–12:51
Vijaya Muhurta	14:35–15:27
Godhuli	18:55–19:17
Pradosha	18:55–21:07
Nishitha	00:04–00:48 (13.09)
Amrita Kalam	16:04–17:35

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	09:10–10:47
Yamaganda	14:02–15:40
Gulika Kalam	05:55–07:32
Dur Muhurta	05:55–06:47, 06:47–07:39
Varjyam	06:54–08:26

Haircut and shaving

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

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

Cutting hair, shaving	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Bathing, washing hair	average 06:28–15:13, 17:06–18:10

Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Mrigashirsha; tithi Krishna-ashtami until 16:20, Krishna-navami from 16:20; lagna Simha 05:55, Kanya 06:28, Tula 09:28, Vrischika 12:29, Dhanu 15:13, Makara 17:06, Kumbha 18:10, Mina 18:54

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Mrigashirsha — abundance (well-being, prosperity); Saturday — decline of physical strength.

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

Krishna-ashtami 05:55–16:20: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Krishna-navami 16:20–18:55: 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

Ordinary day · score S = 0

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

+2 Yoga Siddhi 05:55–01:07 (13.09)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 05:55–00:27 (13.09)0 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 16:20–05:57 (13.09)0 Chaturmasya0 Pitru Paksha−1 Ashtami 05:55–16:20−1 Anandadi: Vajra 05:55–00:27 (13.09)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)

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

Panchanga at sunrise 05:55

Summary	Unfavourable day — many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower), Vyatipata Pitru Paksha: weddings, major purchases and new undertakings are traditionally postponed.
Month	Bhadrapada (amanta) · Ashwina (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Virodhi (No. 23) · Shaka 1931 · Vikram 2066 more
Period	Pitru Paksha · Chaturmasya; shraddha for those who departed on tithi Krishna-navami, Krishna-dashami
Festivals	Avidhava Navami (Matri Navami)

At sunrise 05:57

Tithi	9Krishna-navami (Rikta, Serpent (Naga)) · until 14:15 more
Nakshatra	Ardra, pada 1 (sharp, Rudra (Roaring, angry image of Shiva), Rahu) · until 22:59 more
Yoga	Vyatipata (“calamity, downfall”, inauspicious) · until 22:13 more
Karana	Gara (movable) · until 14:15 more
Vara	Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Mithuna (Gemini)

Changes during the day

from 14:15	tithi Krishna-dashami
from 14:15	karana Vanija
from 22:13	yoga Variyana
from 22:59	nakshatra Punarvasu
from 01:05 (14.09)	karana Vishti

Sun and Moon

Dawn	05:19
Sunrise	05:57
Noon	12:25
Sunset	18:52
End of twilight	19:30
Moonrise	23:18
Moonset	16:32
Day length	12 h 55 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 14:15

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Festivals and periods

Avidhava Navami (Matri Navami) · Pitris (ancestors)

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

Rule: aparahna vyapini: the 4th fifth of the daytime, 13:42–14:15
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

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

Muhurta

Anandadi: Dhwaja 22:59–05:59 (14.09) Anandadi: Dhwanksha 05:57–22:59

Bhadra in heaven: 01:05–11:50 (14.09); Bhadra Puchha 02:40–03:44 (14.09); Bhadra Mukha 03:44–05:32 (14.09)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:29–05:13
Abhijit Muhurta	11:59–12:50
Vijaya Muhurta	14:34–15:25
Godhuli	18:52–19:14
Pradosha	18:52–21:05
Nishitha	00:03–00:48 (14.09)
Amrita Kalam	13:36–15:06

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	17:15–18:52
Yamaganda	12:24–14:01
Gulika Kalam	15:38–17:15
Dur Muhurta	17:09–18:00
Varjyam	08:20–09:50

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	average 06:24–18:52

Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Ardra; tithi Krishna-navami until 14:15, Krishna-dashami from 14:15; lagna Simha 05:57, Kanya 06:24, Tula 09:24, Vrischika 12:25, Dhanu 15:10, Makara 17:02, Kumbha 18:06, Mina 18:50

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Ardra — sadness; Sunday — physical well-being.

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

Krishna-navami 05:57–14:15: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Vyatipata 05:57–18:52: auspicious undertakings, including haircuts, are avoided during this yoga (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Unfavourable day · score S = −7

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

Avoid starting important matters: Vyatipata

0 Chaturmasya0 Pitru Paksha0 Surya Dagdha tithi 14:15–05:59 (14.09)−1 Anandadi: Dhwanksha 05:57–22:59−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 05:57–22:59−2 Rikta tithi 05:57–14:15−3 Vyatipata 05:57–22:13

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

Panchanga at sunrise 05:57

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Krakacha Yoga, Dagdha 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	Virodhi (No. 23) · Shaka 1931 · Vikram 2066 more
Period	Pitru Paksha · Chaturmasya; shraddha for those who departed on tithi Krishna-ekadashi

At sunrise 05:59

Tithi	10Krishna-dashami (Purna, Dharma) · until 11:50 more
Nakshatra	Punarvasu, pada 2 (movable, Aditi, Jupiter) · until 21:14 more
Yoga	Variyana (“excellent, best”, auspicious) · until 19:03 more
Karana	Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 11:50 more
Vara	Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Mithuna (Gemini)

Changes during the day

from 11:50	tithi Krishna-ekadashi
from 11:50	karana Bava
from 19:03	yoga Parigha
from 21:14	nakshatra Pushya
from 22:31	karana Balava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	05:21
Sunrise	05:59
Noon	12:25
Sunset	18:49
End of twilight	19:27
Moonrise	none
Moonset	17:02
Day length	12 h 50 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 11:50

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 (05:59–18:49) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 05:59–11:50: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

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

Muhurta

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 21:14–06:01 (15.09)

Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 11:50–06:01 (15.09) Krakacha Yoga 11:50–06:01 (15.09)

Anandadi: Prajapati 21:14–06:01 (15.09) Anandadi: Dhumra 05:59–21:14

Bhadra in heaven: 01:05–11:50; Bhadra Puchha 02:40–03:44; Bhadra Mukha 03:44–05:32
Gandanta (tithi): 11:28–12:11
Surya Dagdha tithi: Krishna-dashami

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:30–05:14
Abhijit Muhurta	11:58–12:50
Vijaya Muhurta	14:33–15:24
Godhuli	18:49–19:12
Pradosha	18:49–21:04
Nishitha	00:03–00:47 (15.09)
Amrita Kalam	19:00–20:29

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	07:35–09:11
Yamaganda	10:48–12:24
Gulika Kalam	14:00–15:37
Dur Muhurta	12:50–13:41, 15:24–16:15
Varjyam	10:06–11:35, 04:34–06:02 (15.09)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 06:20–12:21, 16:58–18:02

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

Cutting hair, shaving	good 06:20–12:21, 16:58–18:02
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	good 06:20–12:21, 16:58–18:02
Bathing, washing hair	good 06:20–15:06, 16:58–18:02

Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Punarvasu; tithi Krishna-dashami until 11:50, Krishna-ekadashi from 11:50; lagna Simha 05:59, Kanya 06:20, Tula 09:20, Vrischika 12:21, Dhanu 15:06, Makara 16:58, Kumbha 18:02, Mina 18:46

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Punarvasu — strength of spirit (bravery, resilience); Monday — clear, bright complexion.

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

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −5

+1 Auspicious nakshatra 05:59–21:14+1 Yoga Variyana 05:59–19:03+1 Auspicious weekday0 Chaturmasya0 Pitru Paksha−1 Vishti (Bhadra) 05:59–11:50−1 Anandadi: Dhumra 05:59–21:14−1 Surya Dagdha tithi 05:59–11:50−2 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 11:50–06:01 (15.09)−3 Krakacha Yoga 11:50–06:01 (15.09)

Panchanga at sunrise 05:59

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Pushya, Anandadi: Vardhamana; cons: Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi), 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	Virodhi (No. 23) · Shaka 1931 · Vikram 2066 more
Period	Pitru Paksha · Chaturmasya; shraddha for those who departed on tithi Krishna-dvadashi
Festivals	Indira Ekadashi

At sunrise 06:01

Tithi	11Krishna-ekadashi (Nanda, Rudra) · until 09:09 more
Nakshatra	Pushya, pada 2 (light, Brhaspati, Saturn) · until 19:14 more
Yoga	Parigha (“bolt, barrier”, inauspicious) · until 15:42 more
Karana	Balava (movable) · until 09:09 more
Vara	Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Karka (Cancer)

Changes during the day

from 09:09	tithi Krishna-dvadashi
from 09:09	karana Kaulava
from 15:42	yoga Shiva
from 19:14	nakshatra Ashlesha
from 19:45	karana Taitila

Sun and Moon

Dawn	05:23
Sunrise	06:01
Noon	12:24
Sunset	18:47
End of twilight	19:24
Moonrise	00:50
Moonset	17:22
Day length	12 h 46 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 09:09

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Pushya (06:01–18:47) is good for sowing.

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Festivals and periods

Indira Ekadashi · Vishnu

The Ekadashi of Pitru Paksha (dark half of Bhadrapada). The fast is dedicated to the ancestors: its merit is offered to the departed, and shraddha is performed.

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 11:50 (14.09)–09:09
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Parana (breaking the fast): 06:03–06:18 (16.09)

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

Muhurta

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 19:14–06:03 (16.09)

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:01–09:09 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 19:14–06:03 (16.09)

Anandadi: Vardhamana 06:01–19:14 Anandadi: Ananda 19:14–06:03 (16.09)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:31–05:16
Abhijit Muhurta	11:58–12:49
Vijaya Muhurta	14:31–15:23
Godhuli	18:47–19:09
Pradosha	18:47–21:02
Nishitha	00:02–00:47 (16.09)
Amrita Kalam	13:22–14:50

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	15:35–17:11
Yamaganda	09:12–10:48
Gulika Kalam	12:24–14:00
Dur Muhurta	08:34–09:25, 23:17–00:02 (16.09)
Varjyam	04:34–06:02

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 06:16–12:18, 16:54–17:58

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 06:16–12:18, 16:54–17:58
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 06:16–12:18, 16:54–17:58
Bathing, washing hair	average 06:16–15:02, 16:54–17:58

Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Pushya; tithi Krishna-ekadashi until 09:09, Krishna-dvadashi from 09:09; lagna Simha 06:01, Kanya 06:16, Tula 09:16, Vrischika 12:18, Dhanu 15:02, Makara 16:54, Kumbha 17:58, Mina 18:42

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Pushya — increase in wealth; Tuesday — harm to longevity.

Cautions:

Ekadashi: by custom, those who fast on this day do not cut their hair or shave.
Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = 0

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

+2 Pushya 06:01–19:14+1 Anandadi: Vardhamana 06:01–19:140 Yoga Shiva 15:42–06:03 (16.09)0 Chaturmasya0 Pitru Paksha−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:01–09:09

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

Panchanga at sunrise 06:01

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Kshaya tithi, Sankranti day 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	Virodhi (No. 23) · Shaka 1931 · Vikram 2066 more
Period	Pitru Paksha · Chaturmasya; shraddha for those who departed on tithi Krishna-trayodashi
Festivals	Kanya Sankranti (Vishwakarma Puja) · Pradosha Vrat

At sunrise 06:03

Tithi	12Krishna-dvadashi (Bhadra, Sun (Ravi)) · until 06:18 more
Nakshatra	Ashlesha, pada 2 (sharp, Naga - the lord of snakes (Sharpa), Mercury) · until 17:06 more Gandamula
Yoga	Shiva (“auspicious, benevolent”, auspicious) · until 12:13 more
Karana	Taitila (movable) · until 06:18 more
Vara	Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Karka (Cancer)

Changes during the day

from 06:18	tithi Krishna-trayodashi (kshaya: not present at any sunrise)
from 06:18	karana Gara
from 12:13	yoga Siddha
from 16:49	karana Vanija
from 17:06	nakshatra Magha
from 03:21 (17.09)	tithi Krishna-chaturdashi
from 03:21 (17.09)	karana Vishti

Sun and Moon

Dawn	05:25
Sunrise	06:03
Noon	12:24
Sunset	18:44
End of twilight	19:21
Moonrise	02:26
Moonset	17:37
Day length	12 h 41 min

Sky

Kanya Sankranti	20:54 — the Sun enters Kanya (Virgo)

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 06:18	from 17:06

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 (17:06–18:44) is good for sowing, for root crops.

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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, 12:23–18:44
on the day the Sun enters the sign

Pradosha Vrat · Shiva

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

Rule: pradosha vyapini: 3 muhurtas after sunset, 18:44–21:00
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

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

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:03–06:18

Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 06:03–06:18 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:18–03:21 (17.09)

Anandadi: Chara 17:06–06:05 (17.09) Anandadi: Rakshasa 06:03–17:06

Bhadra on earth: 03:21–13:53 (17.09); Bhadra Mukha 03:21–05:06 (17.09); Bhadra Puchha 12:51–13:54 (17.09)
Gandanta (nakshatra): 11:38–22:33
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Ashlesha

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:33–05:18
Abhijit Muhurta	none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday
Vijaya Muhurta	14:30–15:21
Godhuli	18:44–19:07
Pradosha	18:44–21:00
Nishitha	00:02–00:47 (17.09)
Amrita Kalam	15:38–17:06

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	12:23–13:59
Yamaganda	07:38–09:13
Gulika Kalam	10:48–12:23
Dur Muhurta	11:58–12:49
Varjyam	06:54–08:21, 04:01–05:28 (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 06:12–14:58, 16:50–17:54

Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Ashlesha until 17:06, Magha from 17:06; tithi Krishna-dvadashi until 06:18, Krishna-trayodashi from 06:18; lagna Simha 06:03, Kanya 06:12, Tula 09:12, Vrischika 12:14, Dhanu 14:58, Makara 16:50, Kumbha 17:54, Mina 18:38

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Ashlesha (until 17:06) — physical affliction (suffering); Magha (from 17:06) — loss of property; Wednesday — favour of the authorities.

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

Sankranti at 20:54 — a Parva day: no haircuts or shaving on this day (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −5

Avoid starting important matters: Kshaya tithi, Sankranti day

+1 Yoga Siddha 12:13–06:05 (17.09)+1 Auspicious weekday0 Anandadi: Chara 17:06–06:05 (17.09)0 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:03–06:180 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 06:03–06:18 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Chaturmasya0 Pitru Paksha−1 Anandadi: Rakshasa 06:03–17:06−1 Sankranti day−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 06:03–17:06−2 Kshaya tithi−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:18–03:21 (17.09)

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

Panchanga at sunrise 06:03

Summary	Unfavourable day — many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower), Krishna Chaturdashi 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	Virodhi (No. 23) · Shaka 1931 · Vikram 2066 more
Period	Pitru Paksha · Chaturmasya; shraddha for those who departed on tithi Krishna-chaturdashi
Festivals	Masik Shivaratri · Ghata Chaturdashi (Shastrahata Shraddha)

At sunrise 06:05

Tithi	14Krishna-chaturdashi (Rikta, Kali) · until 00:27 (18.09) more
Nakshatra	Magha, pada 3 (fierce, Pitris or Pitars - ancestors of the clan, forefathers, Ketu) · until 14:56 more Gandamula
Yoga	Siddha (“perfected, accomplished”, auspicious) · until 08:41 more
Karana	Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 13:53 more
Vara	Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Kanya (Virgo), Moon: Simha (Leo)

Changes during the day

from 08:41	yoga Sadhya
from 13:53	karana Shakuni
from 14:56	nakshatra Purva-Phalguni
from 00:27 (18.09)	tithi Amavasya
from 00:27 (18.09)	karana Chatushpada
from 05:13 (18.09)	yoga Shubha

Sun and Moon

Dawn	05:27
Sunrise	06:05
Noon	12:24
Sunset	18:42
End of twilight	19:19
Moonrise	04:01
Moonset	17:49
Day length	12 h 36 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 14:56

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Magha (06:05–14:56) is good for sowing, for root crops.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Phalguni (14:56–18:42) is good for root crops.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 06:05–13:53: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Shakuni 13:53–18:42: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it (it is suitable for sowing).
Krishna-chaturdashi 06:05–18:42: according to the Kalaprakashika, ploughing on Chaturdashi puts the owner’s life in danger.

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Festivals and periods

Masik Shivaratri · Shiva

The monthly “night of Shiva” — the fourteenth day of the waning Moon. Devotees fast, keep vigil through the night and perform abhisheka of the lingam at midnight (Nishitha).

Rule: nishitha vyapini: midnight, 00:01–00:27 (18.09)
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Ghata Chaturdashi (Shastrahata Shraddha) · Pitris (ancestors)

Shraddha for those who died a violent death — by weapons or in an accident; it is performed on the fourteenth day of Pitru Paksha.

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

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

Muhurta

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:05–00:27 (18.09)

Anandadi: Musala 06:05–14:56 Anandadi: Gada 14:56–06:07 (18.09)

Bhadra on earth: 03:21–13:53; Bhadra Mukha 03:21–05:06; Bhadra Puchha 12:51–13:54
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Magha

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:34–05:19
Abhijit Muhurta	11:58–12:48
Vijaya Muhurta	14:29–15:20
Godhuli	18:42–19:04
Pradosha	18:42–20:59
Nishitha	00:01–00:47 (18.09)
Amrita Kalam	12:45–14:13

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	13:58–15:32
Yamaganda	06:05–07:39
Gulika Kalam	09:14–10:48
Dur Muhurta	10:17–11:07, 15:20–16:10
Varjyam	22:16–23:43

Haircut and shaving

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

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

Cutting hair, shaving	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Bathing, washing hair	average 06:08–14:54, 16:46–17:50

Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Magha until 14:56, Purva-Phalguni from 14:56; tithi Krishna-chaturdashi; lagna Simha 06:05, Kanya 06:08, Tula 09:09, Vrischika 12:10, Dhanu 14:54, Makara 16:46, Kumbha 17:50, Mina 18:34

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Magha (until 14:56) — loss of property; Purva-Phalguni (from 14:56) — ill health; Thursday — success.

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

Krishna-chaturdashi 06:05–18:42: a Rikta and Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Bhadra on earth 06:05–13:53: no shaving or haircuts during Vishti Karana (according to the Muhurta Chintamani, Bhadra does harm when it is on earth; in heaven and in the netherworld its influence on earth is weak).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Unfavourable day · score S = −7

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

Avoid starting important matters: Krishna Chaturdashi, Bhadra on earth

+2 Yoga Siddha 06:05–08:41+1 Auspicious weekday0 Chaturmasya0 Pitru Paksha−1 Anandadi: Musala 06:05–14:56−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 06:05–14:56−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:05–00:27 (18.09)−3 Krishna Chaturdashi 06:05–00:27 (18.09)−3 Bhadra on earth 06:05–13:53

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

Panchanga at sunrise 06:05

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Amavasya, Fierce or sharp nakshatra Pitru Paksha: weddings, major purchases and new undertakings are traditionally postponed.
Month	Bhadrapada (amanta) · Ashwina (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Virodhi (No. 23) · Shaka 1931 · Vikram 2066 more
Period	Pitru Paksha · Chaturmasya; shraddha for those who departed on tithi Amavasya
Festivals	Mahalaya, Sarva Pitru Amavasya · Bhadrapada Amavasya

At sunrise 06:07

Tithi	30Amavasya (Purna, Pitris (ancestors)) · until 21:44 more
Nakshatra	Purva-Phalguni, pada 3 (fierce, Bhaga (Share, Distributor) - god of wealth and family, Venus) · until 12:54 more
Yoga	Shubha (“goodness, happiness”, auspicious) · until 01:56 (19.09) more
Karana	Chatushpada (fixed, inauspicious) · until 11:03 more
Vara	Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Kanya (Virgo), Moon: Simha (Leo)

Changes during the day

from 11:03	karana Naga
from 12:54	nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni
from 21:44	tithi Shukla-pratipat
from 21:44	karana Kimstughna
from 01:56 (19.09)	yoga Shukla

Sun and Moon

Dawn	05:29
Sunrise	06:07
Noon	12:23
Sunset	18:39
End of twilight	19:16
Moonrise	05:34
Moonset	18:00
Day length	12 h 32 min

Sky

New moon (Amavasya)	21:44

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 12:54

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, Purva-Phalguni (06:07–12:54) is good for root crops.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Phalguni (12:54–18:39) is good for sowing.
Chatushpada 06:07–11:03: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Naga 11:03–18:39: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

Mahalaya, Sarva Pitru Amavasya · Pitris (ancestors)

The main day of Pitru Paksha: shraddha for all ancestors, including those whose date of death is unknown. Navaratri begins the next day; in Bengal Mahalaya is the invocation of Durga to earth.

Rule: aparahna vyapini: the 4th fifth of the daytime, 13:38–16:08
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Bhadrapada Amavasya · Pitris (ancestors)

The new moon of Bhadrapada — Mahalaya, Sarva Pitru Amavasya: the end of Pitru Paksha, shraddha for all ancestors.

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 00:27–21:44
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

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

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 06:07–12:54 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 21:44–06:08 (19.09)

Anandadi: Siddhi 06:07–12:54 Anandadi: Shubha 12:54–06:08 (19.09)

Gandanta (tithi): 21:23–22:05

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:35–05:21
Abhijit Muhurta	11:58–12:48
Vijaya Muhurta	14:28–15:18
Godhuli	18:39–19:02
Pradosha	18:39–20:57
Nishitha	00:01–00:47 (19.09)
Amrita Kalam	07:03–08:31, 04:28–05:57 (19.09)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	10:49–12:23
Yamaganda	15:31–17:05
Gulika Kalam	07:41–09:15
Dur Muhurta	08:37–09:27, 12:48–13:38
Varjyam	19:34–21:03

Haircut and shaving

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

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

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

Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Purva-Phalguni until 12:54, Uttara-Phalguni from 12:54; tithi Amavasya; lagna Kanya 06:07, Tula 09:05, Vrischika 12:06, Dhanu 14:50, Makara 16:42, Kumbha 17:47, Mina 18:30

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Purva-Phalguni (until 12:54) — ill health; Uttara-Phalguni (from 12:54) — destruction of all diseases; Friday — universal respect.

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

Amavasya 06:07–18:39: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Cautions:

The Muhurta Chintamani warns: whoever shaves in Uttara-Phalguni nakshatra 4 times a year puts their life in danger — frequent haircuts in this nakshatra are best avoided.
Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
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 = +1

Avoid starting important matters: Amavasya

+2 Yoga Shubha 06:07–01:56 (19.09)+1 Anandadi: Siddhi 06:07–12:54+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 06:07–12:540 Auspicious nakshatra 12:54–06:08 (19.09)0 Chaturmasya0 Pitru Paksha−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 06:07–12:54−3 Amavasya 06:07–21:44

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

Panchanga at sunrise 06:07

Summary	Unfavourable day — Anandadi: Utpata, Yamaghanta
Month	Ashwina (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Virodhi (No. 23) · Shaka 1931 · Vikram 2066 more
Period	Sharad Navaratri (autumn), day 1 · Chaturmasya
Festivals	Sharad Navaratri: Ghatasthapana

At sunrise 06:08

Tithi	1Shukla-pratipat (Nanda, Brahma) · until 19:21 more
Nakshatra	Uttara-Phalguni, pada 4 (fixed, Aryaman (Lord of Hospitality), Sun) · until 11:08 more
Yoga	Shukla (“bright, pure”, auspicious) · until 22:57 more
Karana	Kimstughna (fixed) · until 08:29 more
Vara	Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Kanya (Virgo), Moon: Kanya (Virgo)

Changes during the day

from 08:29	karana Bava
from 11:08	nakshatra Hasta
from 19:21	tithi Shukla-dvitya
from 19:21	karana Balava
from 22:57	yoga Brahma

Sun and Moon

Dawn	05:31
Sunrise	06:08
Noon	12:23
Sunset	18:36
End of twilight	19:13
Moonrise	07:04
Moonset	18:11
Day length	12 h 27 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 11:08

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Phalguni (06:08–11:08) is good for sowing.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Hasta (11:08–18:36) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Kimstughna 06:08–08:29: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

Sharad Navaratri: Ghatasthapana · Durga

The start of the autumn (Sharad) Navaratri — the principal one of the year. The kalasha is installed in the morning, in the first third of the day, while Pratipada lasts (if that is not possible — at Abhijit Muhurta); for nine nights the nine forms of Durga are worshipped.

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 21:44 (18.09)–19:21
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Ghatasthapana: 06:08–10:18
Abhijit Muhurta (fallback time): 11:57–12:47

Navaratri, day 1: Shailaputri · Durga

Navaratri day. Shailaputri — “daughter of the Mountain”, Parvati as the daughter of Himavat, riding a bull; grants steadfastness.

Sharad Navaratri (autumn), day 1
Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Yamaghanta 11:08–06:10 (20.09)

Anandadi: Utpata 06:08–11:08 Anandadi: Mrityu 11:08–06:10 (20.09)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:37–05:22
Abhijit Muhurta	11:57–12:47
Vijaya Muhurta	14:27–15:17
Godhuli	18:36–18:59
Pradosha	18:36–20:55
Nishitha	00:00–00:46 (20.09)
Amrita Kalam	04:08–05:38 (20.09)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	09:15–10:49
Yamaganda	13:56–15:29
Gulika Kalam	06:08–07:42
Dur Muhurta	06:08–06:58, 06:58–07:48
Varjyam	19:04–20:35

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 06:08–12:02, 16:38–17:43

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 06:08–12:02, 16:38–17:43
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 06:08–12:02, 16:38–17:43
Bathing, washing hair	average 06:08–14:46, 16:38–17:43

Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni until 11:08, Hasta from 11:08; tithi Shukla-pratipat; lagna Kanya 06:08, Tula 09:01, Vrischika 12:02, Dhanu 14:46, Makara 16:38, Kumbha 17:43, Mina 18:26

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Uttara-Phalguni (until 11:08) — destruction of all diseases; Hasta (from 11:08) — imparting radiance (to the person); Saturday — decline of physical strength.

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

Unfavourable day · score S = −5

Strict prohibition: Anandadi: Utpata, Yamaghanta

+1 Auspicious nakshatra 06:08–11:08+1 Yoga Shukla 06:08–22:570 Chaturmasya−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−3 Anandadi: Utpata 06:08–11:08−3 Yamaghanta 11:08–06:10 (20.09)

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

Panchanga at sunrise 06:08

Summary	Best day — Amrita Siddhi Yoga, Yoga Brahma; auspicious time — until 09:48
Month	Ashwina (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Virodhi (No. 23) · Shaka 1931 · Vikram 2066 more
Period	Sharad Navaratri (autumn), day 2 · Chaturmasya

At sunrise 06:10

Tithi	2Shukla-dvitya (Bhadra, Vidhatr) · until 17:27 more
Nakshatra	Hasta, pada 4 (light, Savitar (Animating, Awakening), Moon) · until 09:48 more
Yoga	Brahma (“Brahma, sacred knowledge”, auspicious) · until 20:22 more
Karana	Balava (movable) · until 06:20 more
Vara	Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Kanya (Virgo), Moon: Kanya (Virgo)

Changes during the day

from 06:20	karana Kaulava
from 09:48	nakshatra Chitra
from 17:27	tithi Shukla-tritya
from 17:27	karana Taitila
from 20:22	yoga Indra
from 04:44 (21.09)	karana Gara

Sun and Moon

Dawn	05:33
Sunrise	06:10
Noon	12:23
Sunset	18:34
End of twilight	19:11
Moonrise	08:34
Moonset	18:23
Day length	12 h 23 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 09:48	from 17:27

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Hasta (06:10–09:48) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Chitra (09:48–18:34) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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Festivals and periods

Navaratri, day 2: Brahmacharini · Durga

Navaratri day. Brahmacharini — the goddess of austerity with a rosary and a water pot; grants patience and strength in keeping vows.

Sharad Navaratri (autumn), day 2
Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Amrita Siddhi Yoga 06:10–09:48 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 06:10–09:48 Dwipushkar Yoga 09:48–17:27

Anandadi: Manasa 06:10–09:48 Anandadi: Padma 09:48–06:12 (21.09)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:38–05:24
Abhijit Muhurta	11:57–12:47
Vijaya Muhurta	14:26–15:15
Godhuli	18:34–18:57
Pradosha	18:34–20:53
Nishitha	00:00–00:46 (21.09)
Amrita Kalam	02:50–04:23 (21.09)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	17:01–18:34
Yamaganda	12:22–13:55
Gulika Kalam	15:28–17:01
Dur Muhurta	16:55–17:44
Varjyam	17:32–19:05

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 06:10–11:58, 16:34–18:34
Bathing, washing hair	average throughout the daytime

Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Hasta until 09:48, Chitra from 09:48; tithi Shukla-dvitya until 17:27, Shukla-tritya from 17:27; lagna Kanya 06:10, Tula 08:57, Vrischika 11:58, Dhanu 14:42, Makara 16:34, Kumbha 17:39, Mina 18:23

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Hasta (until 09:48) — imparting radiance (to the person); Chitra (from 09:48) — improvement of well-being; Sunday — physical well-being.

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 ends by 09:48

+4 Amrita Siddhi Yoga 06:10–09:48+2 Yoga Brahma 06:10–20:22+1 Anandadi: Manasa 06:10–09:48+1 Auspicious nakshatra 06:10–09:48+1 Auspicious tithi 06:10–17:270 Chaturmasya0 Dwipushkar Yoga 09:48–17:27

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

Panchanga at sunrise 06:10

Summary	Favourable day — Yoga Indra, Ravi Yoga; auspicious time — after 09:02; auspicious time — until 16:11
Month	Ashwina (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Virodhi (No. 23) · Shaka 1931 · Vikram 2066 more
Period	Sharad Navaratri (autumn), day 3 · Chaturmasya
Festivals	Chandra Darshan

At sunrise 06:12

Tithi	3Shukla-tritya (Jaya, Vishnu) · until 16:11 more
Nakshatra	Chitra, pada 4 (soft, Tvashtri (Heavenly Architect) or Vishwakarma (Vastu God), Mars) · until 09:02 more
Yoga	Indra (“Indra, lord”, auspicious) · until 18:19 more
Karana	Gara (movable) · until 16:11 more
Vara	Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Kanya (Virgo), Moon: Tula (Libra)

Changes during the day

from 09:02	nakshatra Swati
from 16:11	tithi Shukla-chaturti
from 16:11	karana Vanija
from 18:19	yoga Vaidhriti
from 03:49 (22.09)	karana Vishti

Sun and Moon

Dawn	05:35
Sunrise	06:12
Noon	12:22
Sunset	18:31
End of twilight	19:08
Moonrise	10:02
Moonset	18:37
Day length	12 h 18 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 09:02	from 16:11

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Chitra (06:12–09:02) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Swati (09:02–18:31) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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Festivals and periods

Navaratri, day 3: Chandraghanta · Durga

Navaratri day. Chandraghanta — with a bell-shaped crescent moon on her forehead; grants courage and protection.

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, 18:31–18:37
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: 18:31–18:37

Sharad Navaratri (autumn), day 3
Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 09:02–06:14 (22.09)

Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 06:12–09:02

Anandadi: Chhatra 09:02–06:14 (22.09) Anandadi: Mudgara 06:12–09:02

Bhadra in the netherworld: 03:49–15:39 (22.09); Bhadra Mukha 03:55–05:52 (22.09); Bhadra Puchha 14:28–15:39 (22.09)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:39–05:26
Abhijit Muhurta	11:57–12:46
Vijaya Muhurta	14:25–15:14
Godhuli	18:31–18:54
Pradosha	18:31–20:52
Nishitha	23:59–00:46 (22.09)
Amrita Kalam	00:11–01:47 (22.09)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	07:45–09:17
Yamaganda	10:49–12:22
Gulika Kalam	13:54–15:26
Dur Muhurta	12:46–13:36, 15:14–16:03
Varjyam	14:37–16:13

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 06:12–11:54

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	good 06:12–11:54
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	good 06:12–11:54
Bathing, washing hair	good 06:12–14:38

Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Chitra until 09:02, Swati from 09:02; tithi Shukla-tritya until 16:11, Shukla-chaturti from 16:11; lagna Kanya 06:12, Tula 08:53, Vrischika 11:54, Dhanu 14:38, Makara 16:30, Kumbha 17:35, Mina 18:19

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Chitra (until 09:02) — improvement of well-being; Swati (from 09:02) — relief from all suffering; Monday — clear, bright complexion.

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

Shukla-chaturti 16:11–18:31: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Vaidhriti 18:19–18:31: auspicious undertakings, including haircuts, are avoided during this yoga (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Favourable day · score S = +4

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

Auspicious time begins after 09:02

Auspicious time ends by 16:11

+2 Yoga Indra 06:12–18:19+2 Ravi Yoga 09:02–06:14 (22.09)+1 Anandadi: Chhatra 09:02–06:14 (22.09)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 06:12–09:02+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 06:12–16:110 Chaturmasya0 Vaidhriti 18:19–06:14 (22.09)0 Rikta tithi 16:11–06:14 (22.09)−1 Anandadi: Mudgara 06:12–09:02−3 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 06:12–09:02

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

Panchanga at sunrise 06:12

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Vaidhriti, Vishti (Bhadra)
Month	Ashwina (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Virodhi (No. 23) · Shaka 1931 · Vikram 2066 more
Period	Sharad Navaratri (autumn), day 4 · Chaturmasya
Festivals	Vinayaka Chaturthi

At sunrise 06:14

Tithi	4Shukla-chaturti (Rikta, Yama) · until 15:39 more
Nakshatra	Swati, pada 4 (movable, Waiu (Wind), Rahu) · until 08:58 more
Yoga	Vaidhriti (“without support, discord”, inauspicious) · until 16:51 more
Karana	Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 15:39 more
Vara	Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Kanya (Virgo), Moon: Tula (Libra)

Changes during the day

from 08:58	nakshatra Vishakha
from 15:39	tithi Shukla-panchami
from 15:39	karana Bava
from 16:51	yoga Vishkambha
from 03:41 (23.09)	karana Balava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	05:37
Sunrise	06:14
Noon	12:22
Sunset	18:28
End of twilight	19:05
Moonrise	11:28
Moonset	18:57
Day length	12 h 14 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 08:58	from 15:39

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Swati (06:14–08:58) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Vishakha (08:58–18:28) is good for sowing, for root crops.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 06:14–15:39: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

Navaratri, day 4: Kushmanda · Durga

Navaratri day. Kushmanda — she who created the universe with her smile; grants health and strength.

Vinayaka Chaturthi · Ganesha

The monthly Chaturthi of Ganesha in the bright half of the month. Puja is performed at noon (Madhyahna); in the evening of this day devotees do not look at the Moon.

Rule: madhyahna vyapini: midday (the 3rd fifth of the daytime), 11:08–13:35
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Sharad Navaratri (autumn), day 4
Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 06:14–08:58

Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 15:39–06:16 (23.09)

Anandadi: Dhwaja 06:14–08:58 Anandadi: Shrivatsa 08:58–06:16 (23.09)

Bhadra in the netherworld: 03:49–15:39; Bhadra Mukha 03:55–05:52; Bhadra Puchha 14:28–15:39

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:40–05:27
Abhijit Muhurta	11:57–12:46
Vijaya Muhurta	14:24–15:13
Godhuli	18:28–18:52
Pradosha	18:28–20:50
Nishitha	23:59–00:46 (23.09)
Amrita Kalam	00:37–02:15 (23.09)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	15:25–16:57
Yamaganda	09:18–10:50
Gulika Kalam	12:21–13:53
Dur Muhurta	08:41–09:30, 23:11–23:59
Varjyam	14:44–16:23

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 16:51–17:31

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 16:51–17:31
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 16:51–17:31
Bathing, washing hair	average 06:14–08:58, 16:26–17:31

Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Swati until 08:58, Vishakha from 08:58; tithi Shukla-chaturti until 15:39, Shukla-panchami from 15:39; lagna Kanya 06:14, Tula 08:49, Vrischika 11:50, Dhanu 14:34, Makara 16:26, Kumbha 17:31, Mina 18:15

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Swati (until 08:58) — relief from all suffering; Vishakha (from 08:58) — loss of money; Tuesday — harm to longevity.

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

Shukla-chaturti 06:14–15:39: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Vaidhriti 06:14–16:51: auspicious undertakings, including haircuts, are avoided during this yoga (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −4

Avoid starting important matters: Vaidhriti

+2 Ravi Yoga 06:14–08:58+1 Anandadi: Dhwaja 06:14–08:58+1 Auspicious nakshatra 06:14–08:580 Auspicious tithi 15:39–06:16 (23.09)0 Chaturmasya0 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 15:39–06:16 (23.09)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−2 Rikta tithi 06:14–15:39−2 Vishti (Bhadra) 06:14–15:39−3 Vaidhriti 06:14–16:51

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

Panchanga at sunrise 06:14

Summary	Best day — Amrita Siddhi Yoga, Ravi Yoga; auspicious time — after 09:40
Month	Ashwina (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Virodhi (No. 23) · Shaka 1931 · Vikram 2066 more
Period	Sharad Navaratri (autumn), day 5 · Chaturmasya
Festivals	Skanda Shashti

At sunrise 06:16

Tithi	5Shukla-panchami (Purna, Soma) · until 15:55 more
Nakshatra	Vishakha, pada 4 (mixed, Indra and Agni, Jupiter) · until 09:40 more
Yoga	Vishkambha (“prop, bolt”, inauspicious) · until 16:01 more
Karana	Balava (movable) · until 15:55 more
Vara	Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Kanya (Virgo), Moon: Vrischika (Scorpio)

Changes during the day

from 09:40	nakshatra Anuradha
from 15:55	tithi Shukla-shashti
from 15:55	karana Kaulava
from 16:01	yoga Priti
from 04:21 (24.09)	karana Taitila

Sun and Moon

Dawn	05:39
Sunrise	06:16
Noon	12:22
Sunset	18:26
End of twilight	19:03
Moonrise	12:49
Moonset	19:25
Day length	12 h 09 min

Sky

Autumnal equinox	00:18

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 09:40	from 15:55

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Vishakha (06:16–09:40) is good for sowing, for root crops.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Anuradha (09:40–18:26) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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Festivals and periods

Navaratri, day 5: Skandamata · Durga

Navaratri day. Skandamata — the mother of Skanda, holding her son on her lap; grants motherly grace.

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, 15:55–06:18 (24.09)
the tithi begins between sunrise and sunset

Sharad Navaratri (autumn), day 5
Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Amrita Siddhi Yoga 09:40–06:18 (24.09) Ravi Yoga 09:40–06:18 (24.09) Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 09:40–06:18 (24.09)

Anandadi: Prajapati 06:16–09:40 Anandadi: Saumya 09:40–06:18 (24.09)

Gandanta (tithi): 15:30–16:20

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:42–05:29
Abhijit Muhurta	none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday
Vijaya Muhurta	14:23–15:11
Godhuli	18:26–18:49
Pradosha	18:26–20:48
Nishitha	23:58–00:46 (24.09)
Amrita Kalam	00:06–01:48 (24.09)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	12:21–13:52
Yamaganda	07:47–09:19
Gulika Kalam	10:50–12:21
Dur Muhurta	11:57–12:45
Varjyam	13:55–15:37

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 06:16–15:55, 16:22–17:27

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 06:16–15:55, 16:22–17:27
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 06:16–15:55, 16:22–17:27
Bathing, washing hair	good 09:40–14:30, 16:22–17:27

Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Vishakha until 09:40, Anuradha from 09:40; tithi Shukla-panchami until 15:55, Shukla-shashti from 15:55; lagna Kanya 06:16, Tula 08:45, Vrischika 11:46, Dhanu 14:30, Makara 16:22, Kumbha 17:27, Mina 18:11

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Vishakha (until 09:40) — loss of money; Anuradha (from 09:40) — loss of money. In general Anuradha is favourable, but not for the very first shaving, cutting or trimming of hair (“vapanam”); Wednesday — favour of the authorities.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Best day · score S = +10

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

Auspicious time begins after 09:40

+4 Amrita Siddhi Yoga 09:40–06:18 (24.09)+2 Ravi Yoga 09:40–06:18 (24.09)+1 Anandadi: Prajapati 06:16–09:40+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 06:16–15:55+1 Auspicious nakshatra 09:40–06:18 (24.09)0 Yoga Priti 16:01–06:18 (24.09)0 Chaturmasya

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

Panchanga at sunrise 06:16

Summary	Best day — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Ravi Yoga; auspicious time — until 11:09
Month	Ashwina (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Virodhi (No. 23) · Shaka 1931 · Vikram 2066 more
Period	Sharad Navaratri (autumn), day 6 · Chaturmasya

At sunrise 06:18

Tithi	6Shukla-shashti (Nanda, Kartikeya) · until 16:58 more
Nakshatra	Anuradha, pada 4 (soft, Mitra (Friend), Saturn) · until 11:09 more
Yoga	Priti (“love, affection”, auspicious) · until 15:47 more
Karana	Taitila (movable) · until 16:58 more
Vara	Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Kanya (Virgo), Moon: Vrischika (Scorpio)

Changes during the day

from 11:09	nakshatra Jyestha
from 15:47	yoga Ayushman
from 16:58	tithi Shukla-saptami
from 16:58	karana Gara
from 05:46 (25.09)	karana Vanija

Sun and Moon

Dawn	05:41
Sunrise	06:18
Noon	12:21
Sunset	18:23
End of twilight	19:00
Moonrise	13:59
Moonset	20:04
Day length	12 h 04 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 11:09	from 16:58

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Anuradha (06:18–11:09) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Jyestha (11:09–18:23) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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Festivals and periods

Navaratri, day 6: Katyayani · Durga

Navaratri day. Katyayani — the warrior goddess who slew Mahishasura; young women pray to her for a good husband.

Sharad Navaratri (autumn), day 6
Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 06:18–11:09 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 06:18–11:09

Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:18–16:58

Anandadi: Ananda 06:18–11:09 Anandadi: Kaladanda 11:09–06:20 (25.09)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:43–05:31
Abhijit Muhurta	11:56–12:45
Vijaya Muhurta	14:21–15:10
Godhuli	18:23–18:47
Pradosha	18:23–20:46
Nishitha	23:58–00:45 (25.09)
Amrita Kalam	03:44–05:28 (25.09)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	13:51–15:22
Yamaganda	06:18–07:49
Gulika Kalam	09:19–10:50
Dur Muhurta	10:20–11:08, 15:10–15:58
Varjyam	17:15–19:00

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 06:18–11:42, 16:18–18:23

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 06:18–11:42, 16:18–18:23
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 06:18–11:42, 16:18–18:23
Bathing, washing hair	good 06:18–11:09

Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Anuradha until 11:09, Jyestha from 11:09; tithi Shukla-shashti until 16:58, Shukla-saptami from 16:58; lagna Kanya 06:18, Tula 08:41, Vrischika 11:42, Dhanu 14:26, Makara 16:18, Kumbha 17:23, Mina 18:07

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Anuradha (until 11:09) — loss of money. In general Anuradha is favourable, but not for the very first shaving, cutting or trimming of hair (“vapanam”); Jyestha (from 11:09) — loss (reduction) of landed property (real estate); Thursday — success.

Cautions:

The Muhurta Chintamani warns: whoever shaves in Anuradha nakshatra 3 times a year puts their life in danger — frequent haircuts in this nakshatra are best avoided.
Jyeshtha: favourable for shaving according to the Muhurta Chintamani and B. V. Raman (the rating above follows the Kalaprakashika, where it is avoided).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Best day · score S = +8

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

Auspicious time ends by 11:09

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 06:18–11:09+2 Ravi Yoga 06:18–11:09+1 Anandadi: Ananda 06:18–11:09+1 Auspicious nakshatra 06:18–11:09+1 Yoga Priti 06:18–15:47+1 Auspicious weekday0 Auspicious tithi 16:58–06:20 (25.09)0 Chaturmasya0 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:18–16:58 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 11:09–06:20 (25.09)−1 Anandadi: Kaladanda 11:09–06:20 (25.09)

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

Panchanga at sunrise 06:18

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Krakacha Yoga, Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra)
Month	Ashwina (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Virodhi (No. 23) · Shaka 1931 · Vikram 2066 more
Period	Sharad Navaratri (autumn), day 7 · Chaturmasya
Festivals	Saraswati Avahana

At sunrise 06:20

Tithi	7Shukla-saptami (Bhadra, Indra) · until 18:44 more
Nakshatra	Jyestha, pada 3 (sharp, Indra (Leader of the Gods), Mercury) · until 13:20 more Gandamula
Yoga	Ayushman (“long-lived”, auspicious) · until 16:06 more
Karana	Vanija (movable) · until 18:44 more
Vara	Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Kanya (Virgo), Moon: Vrischika (Scorpio)

Changes during the day

from 13:20	nakshatra Mula
from 16:06	yoga Saubhagya
from 18:44	tithi Shukla-ashtami
from 18:44	karana Vishti

Sun and Moon

Dawn	05:43
Sunrise	06:20
Noon	12:21
Sunset	18:20
End of twilight	18:57
Moonrise	14:54
Moonset	20:57
Day length	12 h 00 min

Gardener’s calendar

tasks at sunrise: good — 4, average — 9, 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, Jyestha (06:20–13:20) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Mula (13:20–18:20) is good for sowing, for root crops.

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Festivals and periods

Navaratri, day 7: Kalaratri · Durga

Navaratri day. Kalaratri — the most fearsome form of Durga, destroyer of darkness and fear.

Saraswati Avahana · Saraswati

The invocation of Saraswati during Navaratri under the Mula nakshatra: books and musical instruments are placed before the goddess, and study is set aside until Vijayadashami.

Rule: aparahna vyapini: the 4th fifth of the daytime, 13:32–15:56

Sharad Navaratri (autumn), day 7
Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 06:20–13:20 Krakacha Yoga 06:20–18:44 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:20–18:44 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 13:20–18:44 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 18:44–06:22 (26.09)

Anandadi: Chara 06:20–13:20 Anandadi: Sthira 13:20–06:22 (26.09)

Bhadra in the netherworld: 18:44–07:49 (26.09); Bhadra Puchha 20:42–22:01; Bhadra Mukha 22:01–00:12 (26.09)
Gandanta (nakshatra): 06:43–19:58
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Jyestha

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:44–05:32
Abhijit Muhurta	11:56–12:44
Vijaya Muhurta	14:20–15:08
Godhuli	18:20–18:45
Pradosha	18:20–20:45
Nishitha	23:57–00:45 (26.09)
Amrita Kalam	none on this day

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	10:50–12:20
Yamaganda	15:20–16:50
Gulika Kalam	07:50–09:20
Dur Muhurta	08:44–09:32, 12:44–13:32
Varjyam	none on this day

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average throughout the daytime

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average throughout the daytime
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average throughout the daytime
Bathing, washing hair	average throughout the daytime

Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Jyestha until 13:20, Mula from 13:20; tithi Shukla-saptami; lagna Kanya 06:20, Tula 08:37, Vrischika 11:38, Dhanu 14:22, Makara 16:15, Kumbha 17:19, Mina 18:03

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Jyestha (until 13:20) — loss (reduction) of landed property (real estate); Mula (from 13:20) — ruin of the family; Friday — universal respect.

Cautions:

Jyeshtha: favourable for shaving according to the Muhurta Chintamani and B. V. Raman (the rating above follows the Kalaprakashika, where it is avoided).
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 = −6

+1 Anandadi: Chara 06:20–13:20+1 Yoga Ayushman 06:20–16:06+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 06:20–18:440 Chaturmasya−1 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 13:20–18:44−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 06:20–13:20−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:20–18:44−3 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 06:20–13:20−3 Krakacha Yoga 06:20–18:44

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

Panchanga at sunrise 06:20

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Fierce or sharp nakshatra, Surya Dagdha tithi
Month	Ashwina (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Virodhi (No. 23) · Shaka 1931 · Vikram 2066 more
Period	Sharad Navaratri (autumn), day 8 · Chaturmasya
Festivals	Durga Ashtami (Maha Ashtami)

At sunrise 06:22

Tithi	8Shukla-ashtami (Jaya, Vasus) · until 21:01 more
Nakshatra	Mula, pada 3 (sharp, Nirriti (Goddess of Destruction or Alakshmi), Ketu) · until 16:03 more Gandamula
Yoga	Saubhagya (“good fortune, marital happiness”, auspicious) · until 16:50 more
Karana	Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 07:49 more
Vara	Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Kanya (Virgo), Moon: Dhanu (Sagittarius)

Changes during the day

from 07:49	karana Bava
from 16:03	nakshatra Purva-Ashadha
from 16:50	yoga Shobhana
from 21:01	tithi Shukla-navami
from 21:01	karana Balava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	05:45
Sunrise	06:22
Noon	12:20
Sunset	18:18
End of twilight	18:55
Moonrise	15:33
Moonset	22:02
Day length	11 h 55 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 16:03

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, Mula (06:22–16:03) is good for sowing, for root crops.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Ashadha (16:03–18:18) is good for root crops.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 06:22–07:49: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

Durga Ashtami (Maha Ashtami) · Durga

The main day of Durga Puja: the Goddess is worshipped as Mahagauri, and Kanya Puja is performed. At the junction of Ashtami and Navami, Sandhi Puja is held — the time of the Goddess’s victory over Chanda and Munda.

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 18:44 (25.09)–21:01
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Sandhi Puja: 20:37–21:25

Navaratri, day 8: Mahagauri · Durga

Navaratri day. Mahagauri — radiant white, she grants purification and peace.

Sharad Navaratri (autumn), day 8
Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 16:03–02:14 (27.09) Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 21:01–06:24 (27.09)

Anandadi: Matanga 16:03–06:24 (27.09) Anandadi: Gada 06:22–16:03

Bhadra in the netherworld: 18:44 (25.09)–07:49; Bhadra Puchha 20:42–22:01 (25.09); Bhadra Mukha 22:01 (25.09)–00:12
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Mula
Surya Dagdha tithi: Shukla-ashtami

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:46–05:34
Abhijit Muhurta	11:56–12:44
Vijaya Muhurta	14:19–15:07
Godhuli	18:18–18:42
Pradosha	18:18–20:43
Nishitha	23:57–00:45 (27.09)
Amrita Kalam	08:56–10:43

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	09:21–10:50
Yamaganda	13:49–15:19
Gulika Kalam	06:22–07:51
Dur Muhurta	06:22–07:10, 07:10–07:57
Varjyam	14:16–16:03, 02:53–04:41 (27.09)

Haircut and shaving

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

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

Cutting hair, shaving	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Bathing, washing hair	average 16:11–17:15, 17:59–18:18

Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Mula until 16:03, Purva-Ashadha from 16:03; tithi Shukla-ashtami; lagna Kanya 06:22, Tula 08:33, Vrischika 11:34, Dhanu 14:18, Makara 16:11, Kumbha 17:15, Mina 17:59

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Mula (until 16:03) — ruin of the family; Purva-Ashadha (from 16:03) — ruin of the family; Saturday — decline of physical strength.

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

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −4

+1 Yoga Saubhagya 06:22–16:500 Ravi Yoga 16:03–02:14 (27.09)0 Anandadi: Matanga 16:03–06:24 (27.09)0 Chaturmasya0 Vishti (Bhadra) 06:22–07:49−1 Ashtami 06:22–21:01−1 Anandadi: Gada 06:22–16:03−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Surya Dagdha tithi 06:22–21:01−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 06:22–16:03

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

Panchanga at sunrise 06:22

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Anandadi: Shubha, Yoga Shobhana; cons: Rikta tithi, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
Month	Ashwina (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Virodhi (No. 23) · Shaka 1931 · Vikram 2066 more
Period	Sharad Navaratri (autumn), day 9 · Chaturmasya
Festivals	Maha Navami

At sunrise 06:24

Tithi	9Shukla-navami (Rikta, Serpent (Naga)) · until 23:36 more
Nakshatra	Purva-Ashadha, pada 3 (fierce, Varuna, Venus) · until 19:06 more
Yoga	Shobhana (“splendid, beautiful”, auspicious) · until 17:49 more
Karana	Balava (movable) · until 10:17 more
Vara	Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Kanya (Virgo), Moon: Dhanu (Sagittarius)

Changes during the day

from 10:17	karana Kaulava
from 17:49	yoga Atiganda
from 19:06	nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha
from 23:36	tithi Shukla-dashami
from 23:36	karana Taitila

Sun and Moon

Dawn	05:47
Sunrise	06:24
Noon	12:20
Sunset	18:15
End of twilight	18:52
Moonrise	16:01
Moonset	23:14
Day length	11 h 51 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise

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 (06:24–18:15) is good for root crops.

more — lunar calendar for gardeners

Festivals and periods

Maha Navami · Durga

The ninth and last day of Navaratri: worship of Siddhidatri; in South India — Ayudha Puja (blessing of tools and weapons) and the concluding homa.

Rule: aparahna vyapini: the 4th fifth of the daytime, 13:31–15:53
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Navaratri, day 9: Siddhidatri · Durga

Navaratri day. Siddhidatri — bestower of siddhis, the spiritual perfections; she completes the nine nights.

Sharad Navaratri (autumn), day 9
Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 19:06–06:26 (28.09) Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 19:06–06:26 (28.09)

Anandadi: Shubha 06:24–19:06 Anandadi: Amrita 19:06–06:26 (28.09)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:47–05:36
Abhijit Muhurta	11:56–12:43
Vijaya Muhurta	14:18–15:06
Godhuli	18:15–18:40
Pradosha	18:15–20:41
Nishitha	23:56–00:45 (28.09)
Amrita Kalam	13:42–15:30

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	16:46–18:15
Yamaganda	12:20–13:49
Gulika Kalam	15:17–16:46
Dur Muhurta	16:40–17:28
Varjyam	04:09–05:57 (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 06:24–14:14, 16:07–17:11, 17:55–18:15

Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Purva-Ashadha; tithi Shukla-navami; lagna Kanya 06:24, Tula 08:29, Vrischika 11:30, Dhanu 14:14, Makara 16:07, Kumbha 17:11, Mina 17:55

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Purva-Ashadha — ruin of the family; Sunday — physical well-being.

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

Shukla-navami 06:24–18:15: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = −1

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

+1 Anandadi: Shubha 06:24–19:06+1 Yoga Shobhana 06:24–17:490 Chaturmasya0 Yoga Atiganda 17:49–20:19−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 06:24–19:06−2 Rikta tithi 06:24–23:36

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

Panchanga at sunrise 06:24

Summary	Best day — Swayam Siddha Muhurta, Ravi Yoga
Month	Ashwina (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Virodhi (No. 23) · Shaka 1931 · Vikram 2066 more
Period	Sharad Navaratri (autumn): Vijayadashami, closing day · Chaturmasya
Festivals	Vijayadashami (Dussehra)

At sunrise 06:26

Tithi	10Shukla-dashami (Purna, Dharma) · until 02:12 (29.09) more
Nakshatra	Uttara-Ashadha, pada 2 (fixed, Vishva-Deva (All Gods), Sun) · until 22:14 more
Yoga	Atiganda (“great danger”, inauspicious) · until 18:51 more
Karana	Taitila (movable) · until 12:55 more
Vara	Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Kanya (Virgo), Moon: Makara (Capricorn)

Changes during the day

from 12:55	karana Gara
from 18:51	yoga Sukarma
from 22:14	nakshatra Shravana
from 02:12 (29.09)	tithi Shukla-ekadashi
from 02:12 (29.09)	karana Vanija

Sun and Moon

Dawn	05:49
Sunrise	06:26
Noon	12:20
Sunset	18:13
End of twilight	18:49
Moonrise	16:20
Moonset	none
Day length	11 h 46 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

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 (06:26–18:13) is good for sowing.

more — lunar calendar for gardeners

Festivals and periods

Vijayadashami (Dussehra) · Rama

The festival of the victory of good over evil: the victory of Rama over Ravana and of Durga over Mahishasura. Effigies of Ravana are burnt and Durga murtis are immersed in water; the day is favourable for new undertakings, especially at Vijaya Muhurta.

Rule: aparahna vyapini: the 4th fifth of the daytime, 13:30–15:51
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Vijaya Muhurta: 14:17–15:04

Sharad Navaratri (autumn): Vijayadashami, closing day
Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga all day Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 22:14–06:28 (29.09)

Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 02:12–06:28 (29.09) Krakacha Yoga 02:12–06:28 (29.09)

Anandadi: Siddhi 00:02–06:28 (29.09) Anandadi: Mrityu 06:26–15:27 Anandadi: Kana 15:27–00:02 (29.09)

Gandanta (tithi): 01:46–02:39 (29.09)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:48–05:37
Abhijit Muhurta	11:56–12:43
Vijaya Muhurta	14:17–15:04
Godhuli	18:13–18:37
Pradosha	18:13–20:40
Nishitha	23:56–00:45 (29.09)
Amrita Kalam	15:00–16:48

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	07:54–09:23
Yamaganda	10:51–12:19
Gulika Kalam	13:48–15:16
Dur Muhurta	12:43–13:30, 15:04–15:51
Varjyam	02:43–04:31 (29.09)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 06:26–11:26, 16:03–17:07, 17:51–18:13

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

Cutting hair, shaving	good 06:26–11:26, 16:03–17:07, 17:51–18:13
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	good 06:26–11:26, 16:03–17:07, 17:51–18:13
Bathing, washing hair	good 06:26–14:11, 16:03–17:07, 17:51–18:13

Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha; tithi Shukla-dashami; lagna Kanya 06:26, Tula 08:25, Vrischika 11:26, Dhanu 14:11, Makara 16:03, Kumbha 17:07, Mina 17:51

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Uttara-Ashadha — improved health; Monday — clear, bright complexion.

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Best day · score S = +5

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

Swayam Siddha Muhurta: the day is auspicious for new undertakings in its own right; panchanga defects are not taken into account

+2 Ravi Yoga all day+1 Auspicious nakshatra 06:26–22:14+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 06:26–02:12 (29.09)0 Anandadi: Mrityu 06:26–15:27 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Anandadi: Kana 15:27–00:02 (29.09) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Chaturmasya0 Swayam Siddha Muhurta

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

Panchanga at sunrise 06:26

Summary	Favourable day — Ravi Yoga, Auspicious nakshatra; auspicious time — until 15:26
Month	Ashwina (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Virodhi (No. 23) · Shaka 1931 · Vikram 2066 more
Period	Chaturmasya
Festivals	Papankusha Ekadashi

At sunrise 06:28

Tithi	11Shukla-ekadashi (Nanda, Rudra) · until 04:36 (30.09) more
Nakshatra	Shravana, pada 2 (movable, Shri Vishnu, Moon) · until 01:10 (30.09) more
Yoga	Sukarma (“good deed”, auspicious) · until 19:47 more
Karana	Vanija (movable) · until 15:26 more
Vara	Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Kanya (Virgo), Moon: Makara (Capricorn)

Changes during the day

from 15:26	karana Vishti
from 19:47	yoga Dhriti
from 01:10 (30.09)	nakshatra Dhanishtha
from 04:36 (30.09)	tithi Shukla-dvadashi
from 04:36 (30.09)	karana Bava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	05:51
Sunrise	06:28
Noon	12:19
Sunset	18:10
End of twilight	18:47
Moonrise	16:34
Moonset	00:30
Day length	11 h 42 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise

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 (06:28–18:10) is good for sowing.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 15:26–18:10: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

more — lunar calendar for gardeners

Festivals and periods

Papankusha Ekadashi · Vishnu

The Ekadashi after Vijayadashami. The name means “a hook for sins”: fasting and worship of Padmanabha (Vishnu) guard against downfall and free one from misdeeds.

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 02:12–04:36 (30.09)
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Parana (breaking the fast): 13:28–15:48 (30.09)
Vaishnava date: 30.09

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 06:28–01:10 (30.09) Dwipushkar Yoga 04:36–06:30 (30.09)

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:28–04:36 (30.09)

Anandadi: Lumbaka 06:28–01:10 (30.09) Anandadi: Utpata 01:10–06:30 (30.09)

Bhadra in the netherworld: 15:26–04:36 (30.09); Bhadra Puchha 20:41–22:00; Bhadra Mukha 22:00–00:12 (30.09)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:50–05:39
Abhijit Muhurta	11:56–12:42
Vijaya Muhurta	14:16–15:03
Godhuli	18:10–18:35
Pradosha	18:10–20:38
Nishitha	23:55–00:45 (30.09)
Amrita Kalam	13:30–15:17

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	15:14–16:42
Yamaganda	09:23–10:51
Gulika Kalam	12:19–13:47
Dur Muhurta	08:48–09:35, 23:06–23:55
Varjyam	05:36–07:22 (30.09)

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 06:28–11:23, 15:59–17:03, 17:47–18:10
Cutting toenails	average throughout the daytime
Bathing, washing hair	average throughout the daytime

Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Shravana; tithi Shukla-ekadashi; lagna Kanya 06:28, Tula 08:21, Vrischika 11:23, Dhanu 14:07, Makara 15:59, Kumbha 17:03, Mina 17:47

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Shravana — bodily development (physical growth); Tuesday — harm to longevity.

Cautions:

Ekadashi: by custom, those who fast on this day do not cut their hair or shave.

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Favourable day · score S = +3

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

Auspicious time ends by 15:26

+2 Ravi Yoga 06:28–01:10 (30.09)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 06:28–01:10 (30.09)+1 Yoga Sukarma 06:28–19:47+1 Auspicious tithi 06:28–04:36 (30.09)0 Chaturmasya0 Dwipushkar Yoga 04:36–06:30 (30.09)0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:28–04:36 (30.09) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Vishti (Bhadra) 15:26–04:36 (30.09)−1 Anandadi: Lumbaka 06:28–01:10 (30.09)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)

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

Panchanga at sunrise 06:28

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Anandadi: Mitra, Auspicious nakshatra; cons: Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra), Tryahasparsha
Month	Ashwina (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Virodhi (No. 23) · Shaka 1931 · Vikram 2066 more
Period	Chaturmasya
Festivals	Papankusha Ekadashi — Vaishnava fast

At sunrise 06:30

Tithi	12Shukla-dvadashi (Bhadra, Sun (Ravi)) · until 06:34 (01.10) more the tithi will also last until tomorrow’s sunrise (tryahasparsha)
Nakshatra	Dhanishtha, pada 1 (movable, Vasu (kind) - 8 phenomena of nature, assistants of Indra, Mars) · until 03:44 (01.10) more
Yoga	Dhriti (“steadfastness, firmness”, auspicious) · until 20:26 more
Karana	Bava (movable) · until 17:39 more
Vara	Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Kanya (Virgo), Moon: Makara (Capricorn)

Changes during the day

from 17:39	karana Balava
from 20:26	yoga Shula
from 03:44 (01.10)	nakshatra Shatabhisha

Sun and Moon

Dawn	05:53
Sunrise	06:30
Noon	12:19
Sunset	18:07
End of twilight	18:44
Moonrise	16:45
Moonset	01:46
Day length	11 h 37 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

more — lunar calendar for gardeners

Festivals and periods

Papankusha Ekadashi — Vaishnava fast · Vishnu

Vaishnavas (ISKCON) keep this Ekadashi on a different day from Smartas.

Smarta date: 29.09
Dwadashi prevails at two consecutive sunrises (Vyanjuli Mahadwadashi): Vaishnavas fast on the first of these days, on Dwadashi.

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) all day

Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 06:30–03:44 (01.10)

Anandadi: Mitra 06:30–03:44 (01.10) Anandadi: Manasa 03:44–06:32 (01.10)

Dosha-free Panchaka: 14:30–08:41 (05.10)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:51–05:41
Abhijit Muhurta	none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday
Vijaya Muhurta	14:15–15:01
Godhuli	18:07–18:32
Pradosha	18:07–20:36
Nishitha	23:55–00:44 (01.10)
Amrita Kalam	16:13–18:00

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	12:19–13:46
Yamaganda	07:57–09:24
Gulika Kalam	10:51–12:19
Dur Muhurta	11:55–12:42
Varjyam	05:36–07:22

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 06:30–11:19, 15:55–16:59, 17:43–18:07

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 06:30–11:19, 15:55–16:59, 17:43–18:07
Cutting fingernails	average throughout the daytime
Cutting toenails	good 06:30–11:19, 15:55–16:59, 17:43–18:07
Bathing, washing hair	good 06:30–14:03, 15:55–16:59, 17:43–18:07

Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Dhanishtha; tithi Shukla-dvadashi; lagna Kanya 06:30, Tula 08:17, Vrischika 11:19, Dhanu 14:03, Makara 15:55, Kumbha 16:59, Mina 17:43

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Dhanishtha — longevity (increased vitality); Wednesday — favour of the authorities.

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = −1

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

+1 Anandadi: Mitra 06:30–03:44 (01.10)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 06:30–03:44 (01.10)+1 Yoga Dhriti 06:30–20:26+1 Auspicious weekday0 Chaturmasya0 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) all day (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Panchaka 14:30–06:32 (01.10)−2 Tryahasparsha−3 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 06:30–03:44 (01.10)

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

Panchanga at sunrise 06:30

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

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

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

Virodhi (No. 23 of 60, “opponent”) — A year of opposition: discord, drought, friction between people and between nations.
Northern samvatsara: Shubhakrit (No. 36)
Shaka Samvat 1931 · Vikram Samvat 2066 · Kali Yuga 5110
Next year — Vikriti, from the new moon before Ugadi (the start of Chaitra) 16.03.2010
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.

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

Uttara-Ashadha (21)
Meaning: Subsequent invincible, insubordinate
Symbol: Small bed
Deity: Vishva-Deva (All Gods)
Type: fixed (dhruva, sthira) — For what is firm and lasting: laying house foundations, housewarming, planting, weddings, taking office, long-term projects.
Vimshottari lord: Sun
Shakti: give an undeniable victory, thanks to alliances and support

Saubhagya (4) — “good fortune, marital happiness”
Auspicious: weddings and family matters, anything meant to bring good fortune and well-being.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

Balava (movable)
Deity: Brahma
Auspicious: religious rites, study, spiritual and charitable work.
A karana is half a tithi; there are 60 of them in a lunar month.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Shukla-triodashi
no pruning or felling

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).

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

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

Tripushkar Yoga
A coincidence of the weekday (Sun, Tue or Sat), a Bhadra tithi (2, 7 or 12) and a “tripada” nakshatra (Krittika, Punarvasu, Uttara Phalguni, Vishakha, Uttara Ashadha, Purva Bhadrapada). The result of whatever is begun repeats three times: good for purchases and investments, bad for losses, loans, surgery and funerals.

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

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

Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra)
“Burnt” combination of weekday and nakshatra: Sun — Bharani, Mon — Chitra, Tue — Uttara Ashadha, Wed — Dhanishtha, Thu — Uttara Phalguni, Fri — Jyeshtha, Sat — Revati. Whatever is begun “burns up” without bearing fruit.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Tuesday
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Uttara-Ashadha
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shravana
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

Shukla-dvadashi
0 — does not affect the haircut rating

Shukla-triodashi
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

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

Kanya
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut

Tula
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut

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

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

Makara
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Shravana (22)
Meaning: Listener
Symbol: Ear (listener), three footprints (Vishnu's steps), trident
Deity: Shri Vishnu
Type: movable (chara, chala) — For journeys and moving house, buying vehicles, gardening, quick and temporary changes.
Vimshottari lord: Moon
Shakti: bind together (three worlds, i.e. all)

Shobhana (5) — “splendid, beautiful”
Auspicious: jewellery, celebrations, travel, creative undertakings.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

Taitila (movable)
Deity: Aryaman
Auspicious: dealings with authorities and superiors, fame, home and housing, clothing and jewellery.
A karana is half a tithi; there are 60 of them in a lunar month.

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

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

nakshatra 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-triodashi
no pruning or felling

Shukla-chaturdashi
not good for sowing seeds, for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else

nakshatra Dhanishtha
Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result.
according to the Indian tradition: Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result (planting or sowing is not allowed).

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Wednesday
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Dhanishtha
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-chaturdashi
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

Atiganda (6) — “great danger”
Inauspicious: portends trouble and hindrances; if necessary, the first 6 ghatis (about 2 h 24 min) are skipped.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

Rikta tithi
“Empty” tithi (the 4th, 9th or 14th): whatever is begun bears no fruit; suitable for removal, demolition and overcoming obstacles.

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

Dhanishtha (23)
Meaning: The richest or fastest, Shravishtha - the most famous
Symbol: Drum or flute
Deity: Vasu (kind) - 8 phenomena of nature, assistants of Indra
Type: movable (chara, chala) — For journeys and moving house, buying vehicles, gardening, quick and temporary changes.
Vimshottari lord: Mars
Shakti: bring abundance and fame through the direction and organization of people

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

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

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

nakshatra Dhanishtha
Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result.
according to the Indian tradition: Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result (planting or sowing is not allowed).

Shukla-chaturdashi
not good for sowing seeds, for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else

Purnima
sowing seeds, any undertakings

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

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

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

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

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

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

Dosha-free Panchaka
Began on a Wednesday or Thursday: carries no particular dosha, but the five prohibitions of Panchaka still apply.
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.

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

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

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

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

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

How it is calculated: Saturn’s portion among the eighths of the daytime (planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day), today part 3. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 09:00–10:30. According to a note by the translator of the Kalaprakashika, Gulika is not considered inauspicious: it is even good for reaping, gathering grain, trade, medical treatment, repaying debts and a number of other activities; the view that whatever is begun during Gulika will repeat itself is a popular (mainly Tamil) belief.

Thursday
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Purnima
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Sukarma (7) — “good deed”
Auspicious: good and religious deeds, starting work, helping people.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

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

Panchaka
The Moon in Kumbha or Mina (from the middle of Dhanishtha to the end of Revati). During these five nakshatras people do not travel south, gather firewood or grass, lay a roof or build a bed; cremation is performed with a special rite.

Purnima (15, waxing Moon)
Group: Purna. Deity: Vishvedevas.
Vishvedevas rule the full moon and protect the peace of mind and the performance of austerities.

Shatabhisha (24)
Meaning: One hundred healers
Symbol: Garland of 100 flowers, circle
Deity: Varuna
Type: movable (chara, chala) — For journeys and moving house, buying vehicles, gardening, quick and temporary changes.
Vimshottari lord: Rahu
Shakti: give healing (bodily and spiritual) through Divine Grace

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

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

The exact opposition of the Sun and the Moon: the Moon is at full strength. A time for fasts, pujas and charity.

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

nakshatra Shatabhisha
Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result.
according to the Indian tradition: Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result (planting or sowing is not allowed).

Purnima
sowing seeds, any undertakings

Krishna-pratipat
digging, plowing, planting trees

Pitru Paksha
A fortnight of ancestor rites — from Bhadrapada Purnima to Mahalaya. Each day shraddha is performed for those who departed on the corresponding tithi; weddings, major purchases and new undertakings are avoided at this time.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Friday
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shatabhisha
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-pratipat
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Pitru Paksha
The fortnight of ancestor rites (shraddha) before Navaratri: weddings, major purchases and new undertakings are traditionally postponed.

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

Purva-Bhadra (25)
Meaning: First Blessed (foot, leg)
Symbol: Head of red bed, two-faced man, swords
Deity: Aja Ekapad - sunbeam or lightning strike
Type: fierce (ugra, krura) — For destructive and dangerous tasks: demolition, work with fire and weapons, disputes; unsuitable for other auspicious undertakings (the exception is weddings: Magha is among the nakshatras for marriage).
Vimshottari lord: Jupiter
Shakti: ignite and kindle the fire of spiritual search

Dhriti (8) — “steadfastness, firmness”
Auspicious: lasting and long-term matters, laying foundations and building, vows.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

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

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

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

Krishna-pratipat
digging, plowing, planting trees

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Saturday
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Purva-Bhadra
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shula (9) — “spear, sharp pain”
Inauspicious: disputes and pain; the first 5 ghatis (about 2 h) are skipped.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

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

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

Uttara-Bhadra (26)
Meaning: Later blessed (foot, leg)
Symbol: Part of the red bed for legs (foot), twins
Deity: Ahirbudhyana (Serpent of the Deep - Milky Way under the horizon)
Type: fixed (dhruva, sthira) — For what is firm and lasting: laying house foundations, housewarming, planting, weddings, taking office, long-term projects.
Vimshottari lord: Saturn
Shakti: give rain (nourishment and stability)

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

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

nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra
Planting and sowing are allowed.

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

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

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

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

Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra)
An inauspicious combination of tithi and nakshatra (the “empty” nakshatra of a tithi, for example the 6th or 11th tithi with Rohini, the 12th with Ashlesha). Whatever is begun at this time remains without result.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Sunday
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Uttara-Bhadra
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-dvitya
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Ganda (10) — “danger, knot”
Inauspicious: difficulties and obstacles; the first 6 ghatis (about 2 h 24 min) are skipped.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

Krishna-tritya (3, waning Moon)
Group: Jaya. Deity: Vishnu.
Vishnu rules the third day of the waning moon. It is a good time for cutting hair, nails, shaving and other cosmetic procedures. You can start any important business.

Revati (27)
Meaning: Rich, prosperous
Symbol: Fish (sometimes a couple) or drum
Deity: Pushan (Prosperous)
Type: soft (mridu, maitra) — For arts and music, friendship and love, new clothes and jewellery, weddings and festivals.
Vimshottari lord: Mercury
Shakti: nourish (satiate at the expense of its abundance)

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

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

nakshatra Revati
No pruning; planting flowers, soaking and the like are allowed.
according to the Indian tradition: No pruning; planting flowers, soaking seeds and the like are allowed.

Krishna-tritya
any undertakings

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Monday
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Revati
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-tritya
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Vriddhi (11) — “growth, increase”
Auspicious: investments, trade, savings, starting ventures that are meant to grow.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

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

Ashwini (1)
Meaning: Riders or Grooms
Symbol: Horse's Head
Deity: Ashwini Kumara
Type: light (kshipra, laghu) — For quick matters: trade, healing, study, travel, purchases and starting a business.
Vimshottari lord: Ketu
Shakti: quickly achieve anything

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

Amrita Siddhi Yoga
A combination of weekday and nakshatra that yields the “nectar of success”: Sun — Hasta, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashwini, Wed — Anuradha, Thu — Pushya, Fri — Revati, Sat — Rohini. One of the strongest auspicious yogas: it brings success to almost any undertaking.

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

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

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

Jwalamukhi Yoga
“Fire-breathing” yoga: the 1st tithi with Mula, the 5th with Bharani, the 8th with Krittika, the 9th with Rohini, the 10th with Ashlesha. Especially harmful for weddings, housewarmings, sowing and beginning studies.

Ashwini
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-chaturti
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-panchami (5, waning Moon)
Group: Purna. Deity: Soma.
The fifth day of the waning moon is owned by Soma, who patronizes medicine, surgery and cleansing the body of poisons. You can begin other important things.

Bharani (2)
Meaning: Carrier (porter or loader)
Symbol: Yoni (bosom, source)
Deity: Yama (Dharma-raja)
Type: fierce (ugra, krura) — For destructive and dangerous tasks: demolition, work with fire and weapons, disputes; unsuitable for other auspicious undertakings (the exception is weddings: Magha is among the nakshatras for marriage).
Vimshottari lord: Venus
Shakti: take (take away) something

Dhruva (12) — “fixed, constant (the Pole Star)”
Auspicious: everything lasting — foundations, building, planting, long-term commitments.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

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

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

Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra)
An additional auspicious combination of weekday and nakshatra, not given in all panchangas: Sun — Mula, Mon — Dhanishtha, Tue — Uttara Bhadrapada, Wed — Krittika, Thu — Punarvasu, Fri — Purva Phalguni, Sat — Swati.

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

Bharani
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-panchami
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Vyaghata (13) — “crushing blow”
Inauspicious: portends failures and injuries; the first 9 ghatis (about 3 h 36 min) are skipped.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

Krishna-shashti (6, waning Moon)
Group: Nanda. Deity: Kartikeya.
Kartikeya presides over the sixth day of the waning moon, favoring coronations (taking office), establishing new friendships, carrying out festivals and performances.

Krittika (3)
Meaning: Cutter (chisel) or chopping
Symbol: Sharp tool (axe, razor), flame
Deity: Agni
Type: mixed (mishra, sadharana) — For everyday and routine tasks, work with fire and metal; it is better not to begin important new matters.
Vimshottari lord: Sun
Shakti: burn and ignite others

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

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

nakshatra Krittika
Planting and sowing are not allowed, but everyday routine tasks may be carried out.

Krishna-shashti
plowing the ground

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

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

The Moon in Mesha, Vrishabha, Mithuna or Vrischika: Bhadra is in heaven (svarga) — its influence on earth is weak.

Krittika
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-shashti
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Harshana (14) — “delighting”
Auspicious: festivals, joyful occasions, rest and recreation.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

Krishna-saptami (7, waning Moon)
Group: Bhadra. Deity: Indra.
The seventh day of the waning moon is ruled by Indra and this favors the start of travel, the purchase of vehicles, as well as other matters where movement is a characteristic feature.

Rohini (4)
Meaning: Red (an epithet of the star Aldebaran)
Symbol: Wagon, rarely: temple, banyan, incense, sandalwood
Deity: Prajapati (Brahma - Creator)
Type: fixed (dhruva, sthira) — For what is firm and lasting: laying house foundations, housewarming, planting, weddings, taking office, long-term projects.
Vimshottari lord: Moon
Shakti: give growth (prosperity, fertility)

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

nakshatra Rohini
Planting and sowing are allowed.

Krishna-saptami
soaking seeds is allowed, digging the ground

Krishna-ashtami
tillage and sowing are forbidden

Krakacha Yoga
“Saw”: the tithi number and the weekday number (Sun = 1 … Sat = 7) add up to 13 — Sun and the 12th tithi, Mon and the 11th, Tue and the 10th, Wed and the 9th, Thu and the 8th, Fri and the 7th, Sat and the 6th. One of the worst yogas: auspicious activities are postponed.

Rohini
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-saptami
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-ashtami
0 — does not affect the haircut rating

Ashtami
8th tithi: a day of Durga and Shiva, good for fasting and worship, but weaker than usual for worldly undertakings.

Vajra (15) — “diamond, thunderbolt”
Inauspicious: sudden hindrances, a “lightning strike”; the first 3 ghatis (about 1 h 12 min) are skipped.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

Vishti (Bhadra)
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) is in force during the daytime, but not on earth (the Moon is not in Karka, Simha, Kumbha or Mina): the harm is mitigated, yet this time is still usually avoided for weddings, travel and important undertakings.

Krishna-ashtami (8, waning Moon)
Group: Jaya. Deity: Vasus.
The ruler of the eighth day of the waning Moon is Vasus, which favors the beginning of military operations, the construction of defenses and fortifications.

Mrigashirsha (5)
Meaning: Deer head (alt. searching star)
Symbol: Deer head
Deity: Soma (Chandra, Moon)
Type: soft (mridu, maitra) — For arts and music, friendship and love, new clothes and jewellery, weddings and festivals.
Vimshottari lord: Mars
Shakti: give realization (attractiveness, shaping)

Siddhi (16) — “success, accomplishment”
Especially auspicious: success in any undertaking, study and spiritual practice.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

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

nakshatra Mrigashirsha
No pruning; planting flowers, soaking and the like are allowed.
according to the Indian tradition: No pruning; planting flowers, soaking seeds and the like are allowed.

Krishna-ashtami
tillage and sowing are forbidden

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

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

Mrigashirsha
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-navami
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Mina
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut

Krishna-navami (9, waning Moon)
Group: Rikta. Deity: Serpent (Naga).
The Serpent (Naga) presides over the ninth day of the waning Moon, which is suitable for struggle, destruction, coercion and for efforts to overcome obstacles.

Ardra (6)
Meaning: Tear or body fluid (wet)
Symbol: Tear or drop, rarely: diamond or man's head
Deity: Rudra (Roaring, angry image of Shiva)
Type: sharp (tikshna, daruna) — For drastic actions: surgery, severing ties, taming, exorcism, fighting diseases and enemies; unsuitable for other auspicious undertakings (the exception is weddings: Mula is among the nakshatras for marriage).
Vimshottari lord: Rahu
Shakti: give effort that leads to the achievement of the goal (and also, is able to shed sweat or blood)

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

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

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

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

Krishna-dashami
any undertakings

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

Ardra
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-dashami
0 — does not affect the haircut rating

Surya Dagdha tithi
A tithi “burnt” by the Sun in its current sign (the Sun in Dhanu or Mina — the 2nd, in Vrishabha or Kumbha — the 4th, in Mesha or Karka — the 6th, in Mithuna or Kanya — the 8th, in Simha or Vrischika — the 10th, in Tula or Makara — the 12th): unfavourable for new undertakings.

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

Krishna-dashami (10, waning Moon)
Group: Purna. Deity: Dharma.
The tenth day of the waning moon is protected by Dharma, which favors virtuous deeds, religious events, spiritual practices, as well as other pious activities. You can start any important work.

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

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

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

nakshatra Punarvasu
Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result.
according to the Indian tradition: Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result (planting or sowing is not allowed).

Krishna-dashami
any undertakings

Krishna-ekadashi
plowing, pruning and weeding

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

Punarvasu
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-ekadashi
0 — does not affect the haircut rating

Krishna-ekadashi (11, waning Moon)
Group: Nanda. Deity: Rudra.
The ruler of the eleventh day of the waning Moon is Rudra, which is favorable for fasting and religious (spiritual) activities. Remembering the Supreme Deity will give especially positive results.

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

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

Krishna-dvadashi
neutral

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

Pushya
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-dvadashi
0 — does not affect the haircut rating

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

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

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

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

The Sun’s entry into a new sidereal sign — the start of a solar month. The time around this moment (Punya Kala) is favourable for holy baths, dana and worship of the Sun.

Krishna-trayodashi
no pruning or felling

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

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

Ashlesha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Magha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-trayodashi
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

Sankranti day
The Sun moves into a new sign: a time for holy baths, dana and worship of the Sun, but not for new undertakings.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Purva-Phalguni
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-chaturdashi
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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

Purva-Phalguni (11)
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

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

Chatushpada (fixed)
Deity: Vrisha (the sacred bull)
Inauspicious for new undertakings. Good for work with cattle, worship of cows and rites for the ancestors (shraddha).
A karana is half a tithi; there are 60 of them in a lunar month.

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

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

nakshatra 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

nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni
Planting and sowing are allowed.

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

Uttara-Phalguni
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Amavasya
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

Ashwina (Vedic name Isha) — The month of the Goddess: Sharad Navaratri, Vijayadashami (Dussehra), Sharad Purnima; at its end — Diwali.
Patron: Padmanabha; Aditya — Tvashtar. Full moon in nakshatra Ashwini. Ritu: Sharad.

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

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

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

Kimstughna (fixed)
Deity: Vayu (Marut)
Fixed, but auspicious: good for auspicious ceremonies, offerings and homa, work for prosperity and livelihood.
A karana is half a tithi; there are 60 of them in a lunar month.

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

nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni
Planting and sowing are allowed.

Shukla-pratipat
digging, plowing, planting trees

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

Sharad Navaratri (autumn), day 1
The main Navaratri, held in autumn in the month of Ashwina; it is followed by Vijayadashami (Dussehra).

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

Hasta
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-pratipat
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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

Brahma (25) — “Brahma, sacred knowledge”
Especially auspicious: study, sacred rites, peace and reconciliation.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

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

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

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

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

Shukla-tritya
any undertakings

Sharad Navaratri (autumn), day 2
The main Navaratri, held in autumn in the month of Ashwina; it is followed by Vijayadashami (Dussehra).

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.

Chitra
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-dvitya
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-tritya
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-tritya (3, waxing Moon)
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.

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

Indra (26) — “Indra, lord”
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.

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

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

Shukla-tritya
any undertakings

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

Sharad Navaratri (autumn), day 3
The main Navaratri, held in autumn in the month of Ashwina; it is followed by Vijayadashami (Dussehra).

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

Swati
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-chaturti
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Vaidhriti
The nitya yoga of “discord” is in force for most of the day: worldly undertakings are postponed, and the day suits fasting, prayer and spiritual practice.

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

Swati (15)
Meaning: Sword
Symbol: Sword, also sprout or coral
Deity: Waiu (Wind)
Type: movable (chara, chala) — For journeys and moving house, buying vehicles, gardening, quick and temporary changes.
Vimshottari lord: Rahu
Shakti: scatter like air, move, convert

Vaidhriti (27) — “without support, discord”
One of the two most inauspicious yogas: worldly undertakings are not begun in it at all; good for fasting, prayer and spiritual practice.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

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

nakshatra 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

nakshatra Vishakha
Planting and sowing are not allowed, but everyday routine tasks may be carried out.

Shukla-panchami
do not fell trees, any undertakings

Sharad Navaratri (autumn), day 4
The main Navaratri, held in autumn in the month of Ashwina; it is followed by Vijayadashami (Dussehra).

Vishakha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-panchami
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-panchami (5, waxing Moon)
Group: Purna. Deity: Soma.
The fifth lunar day is owned by Soma, who patronizes medicine, surgery and cleansing the body of poisons. You can begin other important things.

Vishakha (16)
Meaning: Forked branch (also called Radha - gift)
Symbol: Triumphal arch for marriage, potter's wheel
Deity: Indra and Agni
Type: mixed (mishra, sadharana) — For everyday and routine tasks, work with fire and metal; it is better not to begin important new matters.
Vimshottari lord: Jupiter
Shakti: achieve (many and different goals, fruits)

Vishkambha (1) — “prop, bolt”
Inauspicious: portends obstacles. If a matter cannot be postponed, the first 3 ghatis of the yoga (about 1 h 12 min) are skipped.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

The Sun crosses the celestial equator heading south (tropical longitude 180°): day and night are equal. Tula Sankranti comes about 24–25 days later.

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

Shukla-shashti
plowing the ground

Sharad Navaratri (autumn), day 5
The main Navaratri, held in autumn in the month of Ashwina; it is followed by Vijayadashami (Dussehra).

Anuradha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-shashti
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Priti (2) — “love, affection”
Auspicious: friendship, reconciliation, love, matchmaking — anything that requires people’s goodwill.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

Shukla-shashti (6, waxing Moon)
Group: Nanda. Deity: Kartikeya.
Kartikeya presides on the sixth lunar day, favoring coronations (taking office), establishing new friendships, celebrating holidays and performances.

Anuradha (17)
Meaning: Following Radha, success
Symbol: Lotus flower, row, furrow or rut
Deity: Mitra (Friend)
Type: soft (mridu, maitra) — For arts and music, friendship and love, new clothes and jewellery, weddings and festivals.
Vimshottari lord: Saturn
Shakti: give worship (whence abundance and honor, worthy relationships and popularity)

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

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

Shukla-shashti
plowing the ground

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

Shukla-saptami
soaking seeds is allowed, farming

Sharad Navaratri (autumn), day 6
The main Navaratri, held in autumn in the month of Ashwina; it is followed by Vijayadashami (Dussehra).

Jyestha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-saptami
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-saptami (7, waxing Moon)
Group: Bhadra. Deity: Indra.
The seventh lunar day is ruled by Indra and this favors the start of travel, the purchase of vehicles, as well as other matters where movement is a characteristic feature.

Jyestha (18)
Meaning: Born before (eldest, chief)
Symbol: Umbrella or earring, amulet, necklace
Deity: Indra (Leader of the Gods)
Type: sharp (tikshna, daruna) — For drastic actions: surgery, severing ties, taming, exorcism, fighting diseases and enemies; unsuitable for other auspicious undertakings (the exception is weddings: Mula is among the nakshatras for marriage).
Vimshottari lord: Mercury
Shakti: rise up and win, draw strength in battle (looking for the limits of fearlessness)

Ayushman (3) — “long-lived”
Auspicious: health and healing, long-term matters and anything meant to last a long time.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

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

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

Shukla-saptami
soaking seeds is allowed, farming

Sharad Navaratri (autumn), day 7
The main Navaratri, held in autumn in the month of Ashwina; it is followed by Vijayadashami (Dussehra).

Mula
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-ashtami (8, waxing Moon)
Group: Jaya. Deity: Vasus.
The ruler of the eighth lunar day is Vasu, which favors the beginning of military operations, the construction of defenses and fortifications.

Mula (19)
Meaning: Root
Symbol: Roots, elephant goad, lion's tail (panicle)
Deity: Nirriti (Goddess of Destruction or Alakshmi)
Type: sharp (tikshna, daruna) — For drastic actions: surgery, severing ties, taming, exorcism, fighting diseases and enemies; unsuitable for other auspicious undertakings (the exception is weddings: Mula is among the nakshatras for marriage).
Vimshottari lord: Ketu
Shakti: destroy, crush (also the ability to destroy destruction)

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

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

Shukla-ashtami
tillage and sowing are forbidden

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

Sharad Navaratri (autumn), day 8
The main Navaratri, held in autumn in the month of Ashwina; it is followed by Vijayadashami (Dussehra).

Purva-Ashadha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-ashtami
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-navami (9, waxing Moon)
Group: Rikta. Deity: Serpent (Naga).
The serpent (Naga) patronizes the ninth lunar day, which is suitable for struggle, destruction, coercion and for efforts to overcome obstacles.

Purva-Ashadha (20)
Meaning: Prior invincible, unsubdued
Symbol: Elephant tusk, fan or bed
Deity: Varuna
Type: fierce (ugra, krura) — For destructive and dangerous tasks: demolition, work with fire and weapons, disputes; unsuitable for other auspicious undertakings (the exception is weddings: Magha is among the nakshatras for marriage).
Vimshottari lord: Venus
Shakti: add strength, energy (regenerate)

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

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

Shukla-navami
for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else

Sharad Navaratri (autumn), day 9
The main Navaratri, held in autumn in the month of Ashwina; it is followed by Vijayadashami (Dussehra).

Shukla-navami
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-dashami (10, waxing Moon)
Group: Purna. Deity: Dharma.
The tenth lunar day is patronized by Dharma, which favors virtuous deeds, religious events, spiritual practices, as well as other pious activities. You can start any important work.

Sharad Navaratri (autumn): Vijayadashami, closing day
The main Navaratri, held in autumn in the month of Ashwina; it is followed by Vijayadashami (Dussehra).

Shukla-dashami
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Swayam Siddha Muhurta
One of the “three and a half” inherently auspicious days of the year (Ugadi, Akshaya Tritiya, Vijayadashami and, as the half, Bali Pratipada): no muhurta needs to be chosen for new undertakings, and the day’s panchanga flaws are disregarded (except a visible eclipse).

Shukla-ekadashi (11, waxing Moon)
Group: Nanda. Deity: Rudra.
The ruler of the eleventh lunar day is Rudra, which is favorable for fasting and religious (spiritual) activities. Remembering the Supreme Deity will give especially positive results.

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

nakshatra Shravana
Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result.
according to the Indian tradition: Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result (planting or sowing is not allowed).

Shukla-ekadashi
pruning and weeding

Shukla-ekadashi
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

nakshatra Dhanishtha
Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result.
according to the Indian tradition: Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result (planting or sowing is not allowed).

Shukla-dvadashi
neutral

Tryahasparsha
A single tithi touches three consecutive days (a long tithi that prevails at two sunrises): unfavourable for weddings and important undertakings.