Panchanga Calendar

September 2051

SamvatsaraPrajapati (5)MonthShravana → Bhadrapada from 6.09RituVarshaAyanaDakshinayanaPlace55°45′ N 37°35′ E, UTC+3 changeAyanamsaLahiri

September 2051 falls, in the lunar calendar (amanta), within the months Shravana (until 5.09), Bhadrapada (from 6.09). Periods: all month — Chaturmasya; from 19.09 — Pitru Paksha. Major festivals: 9.09 Ganesha Chaturthi; 19.09 Ananta Chaturdashi.

Mon

Tue

Wed

Thu

Fri

Sat

Sun

1Pun12Ekadashi Vaish.

2Push13until 15:22

3Ashl14Masik Shivaratri

4Mag14

5PPh30Amavasya

6UPh1after 09:19

7Has2until 16:01

8Has3until 13:58

9Chit4Ganesha Chaturthi

10Swa5after 12:27

11Vish6Skanda Shashti

12Anu7

13Jye8Radha Ashtami

14Mul9

15PAsh10

16UAsh11Parivartini

17Shra12Kanya Sankranti

18Dhan13until 07:42

19Shat14Ananta Chaturdashi

20PBh15Purnima

21UBh1

22Rev3after 13:50

23Bhar4Sankashti

24Krit5

25Roh6

26Mrig7Kalashtami

27Ard8Madhya Ashtami

28Pun9after 15:28

29Push10

30Ashl11Indira Ekadashi

Day ratingBest daysFavourableOrdinaryAvoid new venturesUnfavourable

MarkersPitru Pakshaafter / until HH:MM

Moon5Waxing Moon5Waning Moon15Purnima30Amavasya

Nakshatra typesfixedsoftlightmovablesharpfiercemixed

Icons this month (21)

EkadashiPradoshaShivaratriday of Amavasya (ancestor rites)Hartalika TeejChandra DarshanVinayaka ChaturthiRishi PanchamiSkanda ShashtiRadha AshtamiGoddess (Durga, Kali)SankrantiVamana JayantiAnanta ChaturdashiShraddha (ancestors)day of Purnima (full moon fast and puja)Amrita Siddhi YogaAutumnal equinoxSankashtiDwipushkar YogaKalashtami

How to read the calendar

Cell colour — the day’s rating for new undertakings: maroon — best days, green — favourable, light — ordinary, grey — avoid starting important matters, pink — unfavourable. The circle shows the tithi number at sunrise (outlined — waxing Moon, filled — waning); top right — the nakshatra at sunrise and its type icon. Click a day to open the full panchanga of the day.

Best days

9.09 Sat — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Yoga Brahma, Ravi Yoga after 16:37
Swati (movable): for journeys and moving house, buying vehicles, gardening, quick and temporary changes.
18.09 Mon — Anandadi: Shubha, Auspicious nakshatra, Yoga Sukarma until 07:42
Dhanishtha (movable): for journeys and moving house, buying vehicles, gardening, quick and temporary changes.
22.09 Fri — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Auspicious nakshatra, Yoga Dhruva after 13:50
Ashwini (light): for quick matters: trade, healing, study, travel, purchases and starting a business.
Pitru Paksha: weddings, major purchases and new undertakings are traditionally postponed.
25.09 Mon — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Yoga Siddhi, Ravi Yoga
Rohini (fixed): for what is firm and lasting: laying house foundations, housewarming, planting, weddings, taking office, long-term projects.
Pitru Paksha: weddings, major purchases and new undertakings are traditionally postponed.

Festivals

1.09 Fri Aja Ekadashi (Annada) — Vaishnava fast
2.09 Sat Shani Pradosha
3.09 Sun Masik Shivaratri
5.09 Tue Shravana Amavasya (Pithori, Pola)
5.09 Tue Bhaumvati Amavasya
8.09 Fri Hartalika Teej
8.09 Fri Chandra Darshan
9.09 Sat Ganesha Chaturthi
10.09 Sun Rishi Panchami
11.09 Mon Skanda Shashti
13.09 Wed Radha Ashtami
13.09 Wed Masik Durgashtami
16.09 Sat Parivartini Ekadashi (Parsva, Vamana)
17.09 Sun Kanya Sankranti (Vishwakarma Puja)
17.09 Sun Vamana Jayanti
18.09 Mon Soma Pradosha
19.09 Tue Ananta Chaturdashi
19.09 Tue Purnima Shraddha (start of Pitru Paksha)
20.09 Wed Bhadrapada Purnima
23.09 Sat Sankashti Chaturthi (Vighnaraja)
23.09 Sat Bharani Shraddha
26.09 Tue Kalashtami
27.09 Wed Madhya Ashtami (Pitru Paksha)
28.09 Thu Avidhava Navami (Matri Navami)
30.09 Sat Indira Ekadashi

Special muhurta yogas

1.09 Fri Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 05:33–18:25
6.09 Wed Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 03:11–05:45 (07.09)
9.09 Sat Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 09:16–05:51 (10.09)
11.09 Mon Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 15:27–05:55 (12.09)
16.09 Sat Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 21:34–06:04 (17.09)
17.09 Sun Dwipushkar Yoga 20:29–22:05
21.09 Thu Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 11:14–06:14 (22.09)
22.09 Fri Amrita Siddhi Yoga 06:14–08:30
22.09 Fri Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 06:14–05:56 (23.09)
25.09 Mon Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day
25.09 Mon Amrita Siddhi Yoga 00:26–06:22 (26.09)
26.09 Tue Dwipushkar Yoga 06:22–16:58
28.09 Thu Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day
28.09 Thu Amrita Siddhi Yoga 23:54–06:28 (29.09)
28.09 Thu Guru Pushya Yoga 23:54–06:28 (29.09)

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

Avoid starting important matters

1.09 Fri — Vyatipata, Anandadi: Lumbaka
3.09 Sun — many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower), Krishna Chaturdashi, Bhadra on earth (unfavourable day)
4.09 Mon — Krishna Chaturdashi, Fierce or sharp nakshatra, Anandadi: Dhwanksha
5.09 Tue — Amavasya, Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi), Fierce or sharp nakshatra
11.09 Mon — Vaidhriti
12.09 Tue — Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Hutashana Yoga, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
13.09 Wed — Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi), Hutashana Yoga, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
14.09 Thu — Rikta tithi, Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi), Hutashana Yoga
17.09 Sun — many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower), Sankranti day, Krakacha Yoga (unfavourable day)
21.09 Thu — Kshaya tithi, Panchaka
23.09 Sat — Rikta tithi, Fierce or sharp nakshatra, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
24.09 Sun — Visha Yoga (weekday, tithi and nakshatra), Anandadi: Dhumra, Yoga Vajra (unfavourable day)
26.09 Tue — many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower), Vyatipata, Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) (unfavourable day)
27.09 Wed — many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower), Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi), Hutashana Yoga (unfavourable day)
29.09 Fri — Bhadra on earth, Anandadi: Utpata, Hutashana Yoga

Sky this month

5.09 New moon (Amavasya) 07:33
17.09 Kanya Sankranti 15:16 — the Sun enters Kanya (Virgo)
20.09 Full moon (Purnima) 13:11
23.09 Autumnal equinox 04:27
There are no eclipses this month.

Periods

all month Chaturmasya
from 19.09 Pitru Paksha
18.09 07:42 – 22.09 08:30 Raja Panchaka

Samvatsara and month

Prajapati (No. 5, “lord of creatures, progenitor”) — A year of growth and fertility: offspring, livestock and harvests multiply. more

Northern samvatsara: Tarana. Shaka Samvat 1973, Vikram Samvat 2108, Kali Yuga 5152.

Shravana (Nabhas) — The month of Shiva and the rains: Shravana Somvars (Mondays), Naga Panchami, Raksha Bandhan; in the dark half — Krishna Janmashtami. more

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

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

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

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Vyatipata, Anandadi: Lumbaka
Month	Shravana (amanta) · Bhadrapada (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Prajapati (No. 5) · Shaka 1973 · Vikram 2108 more
Period	Chaturmasya
Festivals	Aja Ekadashi (Annada) — Vaishnava fast

At sunrise 05:33

Tithi	12Krishna-dvadashi (Bhadra, Sun (Ravi)) · until 04:58 (02.09) more
Nakshatra	Punarvasu, pada 2 (movable, Aditi, Jupiter) · until 18:25 more
Yoga	Vyatipata (“calamity, downfall”, inauspicious) · until 16:16 more
Karana	Kaulava (movable) · until 16:56 more
Vara	Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Mithuna (Gemini)

Changes during the day

from 16:16	yoga Variyana
from 16:56	karana Taitila
from 18:25	nakshatra Pushya
from 04:58 (02.09)	tithi Krishna-trayodashi
from 04:58 (02.09)	karana Gara

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:54
Sunrise	05:33
Noon	12:29
Sunset	19:24
End of twilight	20:03
Moonrise	01:21
Moonset	17:16
Day length	13 h 50 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 18:25

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:

According to the Kalaprakashika, Punarvasu (05:33–18:25) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Pushya (18:25–19:24) is good for sowing.

more — lunar calendar for gardeners

Festivals and periods

Aja Ekadashi (Annada) — Vaishnava fast · Vishnu

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

Smarta date: 31.08
Ekadashi began only within Arunodaya (later than 4 ghatis before sunrise), so Arunodaya is “touched” by Dashami — Vaishnavas move the fast to the next day.

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 05:33–18:25

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:33–04:58 (02.09)

Anandadi: Lumbaka 05:33–18:25 Anandadi: Utpata 18:25–05:35 (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	19:24–19:44
Pradosha	19:24–21:26
Nishitha	00:09–00:50 (02.09)
Amrita Kalam	15:59–17:36

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	10:45–12:29
Yamaganda	15:56–17:40
Gulika Kalam	07:17–09:01
Dur Muhurta	08:20–09:15, 12:56–13:52
Varjyam	06:12–07:49, 02:43–04:22 (02.09)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 17:51–18:55

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

Cutting hair, shaving	good 17:51–18:55
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	good 17:51–18:55
Bathing, washing hair	average throughout the daytime

Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Punarvasu until 18:25, Pushya from 18:25; tithi Krishna-dvadashi; lagna Simha 05:33, Kanya 07:15, Tula 10:16, Vrischika 13:17, Dhanu 16:00, Makara 17:51, Kumbha 18:55

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Punarvasu (until 18:25) — strength of spirit (bravery, resilience); Pushya (from 18:25) — increase in wealth; Friday — universal respect.

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

Vyatipata 05:33–16:16: auspicious undertakings, including haircuts, are avoided during this yoga (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

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: Vyatipata

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 05:33–18:25+1 Auspicious nakshatra 05:33–18:25+1 Auspicious weekday0 Yoga Variyana 16:16–05:35 (02.09)0 Chaturmasya0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:33–04:58 (02.09) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Anandadi: Lumbaka 05:33–18:25−3 Vyatipata 05:33–16:16

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

Panchanga at sunrise 05:33

Summary	Favourable day — Pushya, Anandadi: Mitra; auspicious time — until 15:22
Month	Shravana (amanta) · Bhadrapada (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Prajapati (No. 5) · Shaka 1973 · Vikram 2108 more
Period	Chaturmasya
Festivals	Shani Pradosha

At sunrise 05:35

Tithi	13Krishna-trayodashi (Jaya, God of Love) · until 05:22 (03.09) more
Nakshatra	Pushya, pada 2 (light, Brhaspati, Saturn) · until 19:18 more
Yoga	Variyana (“excellent, best”, auspicious) · until 15:22 more
Karana	Gara (movable) · until 17:07 more
Vara	Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Karka (Cancer)

Changes during the day

from 15:22	yoga Parigha
from 17:07	karana Vanija
from 19:18	nakshatra Ashlesha
from 05:22 (03.09)	tithi Krishna-chaturdashi
from 05:22 (03.09)	karana Vishti

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:56
Sunrise	05:35
Noon	12:29
Sunset	19:21
End of twilight	20:00
Moonrise	02:29
Moonset	17:46
Day length	13 h 45 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 19:18

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Pushya (05:35–19:18) is good for sowing.

more — lunar calendar for gardeners

Festivals and periods

Shani Pradosha · Shiva

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

Rule: pradosha vyapini: 3 muhurtas after sunset, 19:21–21:24
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:22–05:37 (03.09)

Anandadi: Mitra 05:35–19:18 Anandadi: Manasa 19:18–05:37 (03.09)

Bhadra on earth: 05:22–17:45 (03.09); Bhadra Mukha 05:22–07:27 (03.09); Bhadra Puchha 16:33–17:48 (03.09)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:14–04:55
Abhijit Muhurta	12:01–12:56
Vijaya Muhurta	14:46–15:41
Godhuli	19:21–19:42
Pradosha	19:21–21:24
Nishitha	00:09–00:50 (03.09)
Amrita Kalam	12:40–14:20

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	09:02–10:45
Yamaganda	14:12–15:55
Gulika Kalam	05:35–07:19
Dur Muhurta	05:35–06:30, 06:30–07:26
Varjyam	none on this day

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 07:12–13:13, 17:47–18:51

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 07:12–13:13, 17:47–18:51
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 07:12–13:13, 17:47–18:51
Bathing, washing hair	average 07:12–15:56, 17:47–18:51

Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Pushya until 19:18, Ashlesha from 19:18; tithi Krishna-trayodashi; lagna Simha 05:35, Kanya 07:12, Tula 10:12, Vrischika 13:13, Dhanu 15:56, Makara 17:47, Kumbha 18:51

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Pushya (until 19:18) — increase in wealth; Ashlesha (from 19:18) — physical affliction (suffering); Saturday — decline of physical strength.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Favourable day · score S = +3

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

Auspicious time ends by 15:22

+2 Pushya 05:35–19:18+1 Anandadi: Mitra 05:35–19:18+1 Yoga Variyana 05:35–15:220 Chaturmasya0 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 19:18–05:37 (03.09)0 Yoga Parigha 15:22–03:05 (03.09)−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 05:35

Summary	Unfavourable day — many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower), Krishna Chaturdashi
Month	Shravana (amanta) · Bhadrapada (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Prajapati (No. 5) · Shaka 1973 · Vikram 2108 more
Period	Chaturmasya
Festivals	Masik Shivaratri

At sunrise 05:37

Tithi	14Krishna-chaturdashi (Rikta, Kali) · until 06:14 (04.09) more the tithi will also last until tomorrow’s sunrise (tryahasparsha)
Nakshatra	Ashlesha, pada 2 (sharp, Naga - the lord of snakes (Sharpa), Mercury) · until 20:37 more Gandamula
Yoga	Parigha (“bolt, barrier”, inauspicious) · until 14:48 more
Karana	Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 17:45 more
Vara	Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Karka (Cancer)

Changes during the day

from 14:48	yoga Shiva
from 17:45	karana Shakuni
from 20:37	nakshatra Magha

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:58
Sunrise	05:37
Noon	12:29
Sunset	19:19
End of twilight	19:57
Moonrise	03:38
Moonset	18:11
Day length	13 h 41 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

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) 05:37–17:45: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Shakuni 17:45–19:19: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it (it is suitable for sowing).
Krishna-chaturdashi 05:37–19:19: according to the Kalaprakashika, ploughing on Chaturdashi puts the owner’s life in danger.

more — lunar calendar for gardeners

Festivals and periods

Masik Shivaratri · Shiva

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

Rule: nishitha vyapini: midnight, 00:08–00:50 (04.09)
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Yamaghanta 20:37–05:39 (04.09)

Anandadi: Vajra 05:37–20:37 Anandadi: Mudgara 20:37–05:39 (04.09)

Bhadra on earth: 05:22–17:45; Bhadra Mukha 05:22–07:27; Bhadra Puchha 16:33–17:48
Gandanta (nakshatra): 14:15–03:01 (04.09)
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Ashlesha

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:15–04:56
Abhijit Muhurta	12:01–12:55
Vijaya Muhurta	14:45–15:40
Godhuli	19:19–19:39
Pradosha	19:19–21:23
Nishitha	00:08–00:50 (04.09)
Amrita Kalam	18:56–20:37

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	17:36–19:19
Yamaganda	12:28–14:11
Gulika Kalam	15:53–17:36
Dur Muhurta	17:29–18:24
Varjyam	08:48–10:30

Haircut and shaving

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

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

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

Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Ashlesha; tithi Krishna-chaturdashi; lagna Simha 05:37, Kanya 07:08, Tula 10:08, Vrischika 13:09, Dhanu 15:52, Makara 17:43, Kumbha 18:47

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Ashlesha — physical affliction (suffering); Sunday — physical well-being.

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

Krishna-chaturdashi 05:37–19:19: a Rikta and Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Bhadra on earth 05:37–17:45: no shaving or haircuts during Vishti Karana (according to the Muhurta Chintamani, Bhadra does harm when it is on earth; in heaven and in the netherworld its influence on earth is weak).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Unfavourable day · score S = −10

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

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

Avoid starting important matters: Krishna Chaturdashi, Bhadra on earth

0 Yoga Shiva 14:48–05:39 (04.09)0 Chaturmasya−1 Anandadi: Vajra 05:37–20:37−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 05:37–20:37−2 Tryahasparsha−3 Krishna Chaturdashi all day−3 Bhadra on earth 05:37–17:45

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 05:37

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Krishna Chaturdashi, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
Month	Shravana (amanta) · Bhadrapada (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Prajapati (No. 5) · Shaka 1973 · Vikram 2108 more
Period	Chaturmasya

At sunrise 05:39

Tithi	14Krishna-chaturdashi (Rikta, Kali) · until 06:14 more vriddhi: the same tithi also prevailed at yesterday’s sunrise
Nakshatra	Magha, pada 2 (fierce, Pitris or Pitars - ancestors of the clan, forefathers, Ketu) · until 22:23 more Gandamula
Yoga	Shiva (“auspicious, benevolent”, auspicious) · until 14:36 more
Karana	Shakuni (fixed, inauspicious) · until 06:14 more
Vara	Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Simha (Leo)

Changes during the day

from 06:14	tithi Amavasya
from 06:14	karana Chatushpada
from 14:36	yoga Siddha
from 18:50	karana Naga
from 22:23	nakshatra Purva-Phalguni

Sun and Moon

Dawn	05:01
Sunrise	05:39
Noon	12:28
Sunset	19:16
End of twilight	19:55
Moonrise	04:48
Moonset	18:33
Day length	13 h 36 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 06:14

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Magha (05:39–19:16) is good for sowing, for root crops.
Shakuni 05:39–06:14: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it (it is suitable for sowing).
Chatushpada 06:14–18:50: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Naga 18:50–19:16: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Krishna-chaturdashi 05:39–06:14: according to the Kalaprakashika, ploughing on Chaturdashi puts the owner’s life in danger.

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Festivals and periods

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Anandadi: Dhwaja 22:23–05:41 (05.09) Anandadi: Dhwanksha 05:39–22:23

Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Magha

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:17–04:58
Abhijit Muhurta	12:00–12:55
Vijaya Muhurta	14:44–15:38
Godhuli	19:16–19:37
Pradosha	19:16–21:21
Nishitha	00:08–00:49 (05.09)
Amrita Kalam	19:49–21:32

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	07:21–09:03
Yamaganda	10:46–12:28
Gulika Kalam	14:10–15:52
Dur Muhurta	12:55–13:49, 15:38–16:33
Varjyam	09:30–11:13

Haircut and shaving

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

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

Cutting hair, shaving	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Bathing, washing hair	average 07:04–15:48, 17:39–18:43

Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Magha; tithi Krishna-chaturdashi until 06:14, Amavasya from 06:14; lagna Simha 05:39, Kanya 07:04, Tula 10:04, Vrischika 13:05, Dhanu 15:48, Makara 17:39, Kumbha 18:43

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Magha — loss of property; Monday — clear, bright complexion.

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

Krishna-chaturdashi 05:39–06:14: a Rikta and Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Amavasya 06:14–19:16: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Cautions:

The Muhurta Chintamani warns: whoever shaves in Magha nakshatra 4 times a year puts their life in danger — frequent haircuts in this nakshatra are best avoided.
Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
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 = −3

Avoid starting important matters: Krishna Chaturdashi

+1 Yoga Shiva 05:39–14:36+1 Auspicious weekday0 Chaturmasya−1 Anandadi: Dhwanksha 05:39–22:23−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 05:39–22:23−3 Krishna Chaturdashi 05:39–06:14

Panchanga at sunrise 05:39

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Amavasya, Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi)
Month	Shravana (amanta) · Bhadrapada (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Prajapati (No. 5) · Shaka 1973 · Vikram 2108 more
Period	Chaturmasya
Festivals	Shravana Amavasya (Pithori, Pola) · Bhaumvati Amavasya

At sunrise 05:41

Tithi	30Amavasya (Purna, Pitris (ancestors)) · until 07:33 more
Nakshatra	Purva-Phalguni, pada 2 (fierce, Bhaga (Share, Distributor) - god of wealth and family, Venus) · until 00:35 (06.09) more
Yoga	Siddha (“perfected, accomplished”, auspicious) · until 14:45 more
Karana	Naga (fixed, inauspicious) · until 07:33 more
Vara	Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Simha (Leo)

Changes during the day

from 07:33	tithi Shukla-pratipat
from 07:33	karana Kimstughna
from 14:45	yoga Sadhya
from 20:23	karana Bava
from 00:35 (06.09)	nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni

Sun and Moon

Dawn	05:03
Sunrise	05:41
Noon	12:28
Sunset	19:13
End of twilight	19:52
Moonrise	05:58
Moonset	18:53
Day length	13 h 32 min

Sky

New moon (Amavasya)	07:33

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 07:33

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Phalguni (05:41–19:13) is good for root crops.
Naga 05:41–07:33: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Kimstughna 07:33–19:13: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

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

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

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 06:14 (04.09)–07:33
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Bhaumvati Amavasya · Pitris (ancestors)

A new moon on a Tuesday (Bhauma — Mars): a day of ancestor rites and of propitiating Mars; it is believed to help free one from debts.

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 06:14 (04.09)–07:33
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:33–05:43 (06.09)

Anandadi: Prajapati 00:35–05:43 (06.09) Anandadi: Dhumra 05:41–00:35 (06.09)

Gandanta (tithi): 07:08–07:59

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:18–05:00
Abhijit Muhurta	12:00–12:54
Vijaya Muhurta	14:43–15:37
Godhuli	19:13–19:34
Pradosha	19:13–21:19
Nishitha	00:07–00:49 (06.09)
Amrita Kalam	17:36–19:21

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	15:50–17:32
Yamaganda	09:04–10:46
Gulika Kalam	12:27–14:09
Dur Muhurta	08:24–09:18, 23:25–00:07 (06.09)
Varjyam	07:07–08:52

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: bad throughout the daytime

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

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

Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Purva-Phalguni; tithi Amavasya until 07:33, Shukla-pratipat from 07:33; lagna Simha 05:41, Kanya 07:00, Tula 10:00, Vrischika 13:01, Dhanu 15:44, Makara 17:35, Kumbha 18:39

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Purva-Phalguni — ill health; Tuesday — harm to longevity.

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

Amavasya 05:41–07:33: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −6

Avoid starting important matters: Amavasya

+2 Yoga Siddha 05:41–14:450 Chaturmasya−1 Anandadi: Dhumra 05:41–00:35 (06.09)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 05:41–00:35 (06.09)−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:33–05:43 (06.09)−3 Amavasya 05:41–07:33

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 05:41

Summary	Favourable day — Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Anandadi: Vardhamana; auspicious time — after 09:19
Month	Bhadrapada (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Prajapati (No. 5) · Shaka 1973 · Vikram 2108 more
Period	Chaturmasya

At sunrise 05:43

Tithi	1Shukla-pratipat (Nanda, Brahma) · until 09:19 more
Nakshatra	Uttara-Phalguni, pada 1 (fixed, Aryaman (Lord of Hospitality), Sun) · until 03:11 (07.09) more
Yoga	Sadhya (“attainable, amenable”, auspicious) · until 15:14 more
Karana	Bava (movable) · until 09:19 more
Vara	Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Simha (Leo)

Changes during the day

from 09:19	tithi Shukla-dvitya
from 09:19	karana Balava
from 15:14	yoga Shubha
from 22:21	karana Kaulava
from 03:11 (07.09)	nakshatra Hasta

Sun and Moon

Dawn	05:05
Sunrise	05:43
Noon	12:28
Sunset	19:11
End of twilight	19:49
Moonrise	07:06
Moonset	19:12
Day length	13 h 27 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 09:19

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Phalguni (05:43–19:11) is good for sowing.

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Festivals and periods

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 09:19–05:45 (07.09) Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 03:11–05:45 (07.09)

Samvartaka Yoga 05:43–09:19

Anandadi: Vardhamana 05:43–03:11 (07.09) Anandadi: Ananda 03:11–05:45 (07.09)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:19–05:01
Abhijit Muhurta	none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday
Vijaya Muhurta	14:42–15:35
Godhuli	19:11–19:32
Pradosha	19:11–21:18
Nishitha	00:07–00:49 (07.09)
Amrita Kalam	19:13–20:59

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	12:27–14:08
Yamaganda	07:24–09:05
Gulika Kalam	10:46–12:27
Dur Muhurta	12:00–12:54
Varjyam	08:34–10:21

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 09:19–12:57, 17:31–18:35

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

Cutting hair, shaving	good 09:19–12:57, 17:31–18:35
Cutting fingernails	good 09:19–12:57, 17:31–18:35
Cutting toenails	average throughout the daytime
Bathing, washing hair	good 09:19–15:40, 17:31–18:35

Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni; tithi Shukla-pratipat until 09:19, Shukla-dvitya from 09:19; lagna Simha 05:43, Kanya 06:56, Tula 09:56, Vrischika 12:57, Dhanu 15:40, Makara 17:31, Kumbha 18:35

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Uttara-Phalguni — destruction of all diseases; Wednesday — favour of the authorities.

Cautions:

The Muhurta Chintamani warns: whoever shaves in Uttara-Phalguni nakshatra 4 times a year puts their life in danger — frequent haircuts in this nakshatra are best avoided.

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Favourable day · score S = +4

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

Auspicious time begins after 09:19

+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 09:19–05:45 (07.09)+1 Anandadi: Vardhamana 05:43–03:11 (07.09)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 05:43–03:11 (07.09)+1 Yoga Sadhya 05:43–15:14+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 09:19–05:45 (07.09)0 Chaturmasya−3 Samvartaka Yoga 05:43–09:19

Panchanga at sunrise 05:43

Summary	Favourable day — Yoga Shubha, Auspicious nakshatra; auspicious time — until 16:01
Month	Bhadrapada (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Prajapati (No. 5) · Shaka 1973 · Vikram 2108 more
Period	Chaturmasya

At sunrise 05:45

Tithi	2Shukla-dvitya (Bhadra, Vidhatr) · until 11:29 more
Nakshatra	Hasta, pada 1 (light, Savitar (Animating, Awakening), Moon) · until 06:08 (08.09) more
Yoga	Shubha (“goodness, happiness”, auspicious) · until 16:01 more
Karana	Kaulava (movable) · until 11:29 more
Vara	Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Kanya (Virgo)

Changes during the day

from 11:29	tithi Shukla-tritya
from 11:29	karana Taitila
from 16:01	yoga Shukla
from 00:42 (08.09)	karana Gara

Sun and Moon

Dawn	05:07
Sunrise	05:45
Noon	12:27
Sunset	19:08
End of twilight	19:46
Moonrise	08:13
Moonset	19:32
Day length	13 h 23 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 11:29

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Hasta (05:45–19:08) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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Festivals and periods

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Anandadi: Rakshasa all day

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:20–05:03
Abhijit Muhurta	12:00–12:53
Vijaya Muhurta	14:41–15:34
Godhuli	19:08–19:30
Pradosha	19:08–21:16
Nishitha	00:06–00:49 (08.09)
Amrita Kalam	23:23–01:11 (08.09)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	14:07–15:47
Yamaganda	05:45–07:25
Gulika Kalam	09:06–10:46
Dur Muhurta	10:13–11:06, 15:34–16:28
Varjyam	12:37–14:25

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 06:52–12:53, 17:28–18:31

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	good 06:52–12:53, 17:28–18:31
Cutting fingernails	good 06:52–12:53, 17:28–18:31
Cutting toenails	good 11:29–12:53, 17:28–18:31
Bathing, washing hair	good 06:52–15:36, 17:28–18:31

Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Hasta; tithi Shukla-dvitya until 11:29, Shukla-tritya from 11:29; lagna Simha 05:45, Kanya 06:52, Tula 09:52, Vrischika 12:53, Dhanu 15:36, Makara 17:28, Kumbha 18:31

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Hasta — imparting radiance (to the person); Thursday — success.

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Favourable day · score S = +4

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

Auspicious time ends by 16:01

+2 Yoga Shubha 05:45–16:01+1 Auspicious nakshatra all day+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 05:45–11:290 Chaturmasya−1 Anandadi: Rakshasa all day

Panchanga at sunrise 05:45

Summary	Favourable day — Ravi Yoga, Auspicious nakshatra; auspicious time — until 13:58
Month	Bhadrapada (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Prajapati (No. 5) · Shaka 1973 · Vikram 2108 more
Period	Chaturmasya
Festivals	Hartalika Teej · Chandra Darshan

At sunrise 05:47

Tithi	3Shukla-tritya (Jaya, Vishnu) · until 13:58 more
Nakshatra	Hasta, pada 4 (light, Savitar (Animating, Awakening), Moon) · until 06:08 more
Yoga	Shukla (“bright, pure”, auspicious) · until 17:00 more
Karana	Gara (movable) · until 13:58 more
Vara	Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Kanya (Virgo)

Changes during the day

from 06:08	nakshatra Chitra
from 13:58	tithi Shukla-chaturti
from 13:58	karana Vanija
from 17:00	yoga Brahma
from 03:17 (09.09)	karana Vishti

Sun and Moon

Dawn	05:09
Sunrise	05:47
Noon	12:27
Sunset	19:06
End of twilight	19:44
Moonrise	09:20
Moonset	19:52
Day length	13 h 18 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 06:08	from 13:58

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, Hasta (05:47–06:08) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Chitra (06:08–19:06) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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Festivals and periods

Hartalika Teej · Shiva and Parvati

The fast of Parvati, who won Shiva as her husband through severe austerity: women fast without water and mould clay figures of Shiva and Parvati. In Karnataka this day is Gowri Habba.

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 11:29 (07.09)–13:58
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Chandra Darshan · Chandra (the Moon)

The first evening after the new moon, when the thin lunar crescent becomes visible. People look at the young Moon, offer it water and pray for well-being; some fast until it appears.

Rule: first visible lunar crescent, 19:06–19:52
Crescent Moon above the horizon after sunset: 19:06–19:52

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 06:08–05:49 (09.09)

Anandadi: Amrita 05:47–06:08 Anandadi: Musala 06:08–05:49 (09.09)

Bhadra in the netherworld: 03:17–16:37 (09.09); Bhadra Mukha 03:17–05:31 (09.09); Bhadra Puchha 15:17–16:37 (09.09)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:22–05:04
Abhijit Muhurta	12:00–12:53
Vijaya Muhurta	14:39–15:33
Godhuli	19:06–19:27
Pradosha	19:06–21:14
Nishitha	00:06–00:49 (09.09)
Amrita Kalam	02:02–03:50 (09.09)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	10:46–12:26
Yamaganda	15:46–17:26
Gulika Kalam	07:27–09:07
Dur Muhurta	08:27–09:20, 12:53–13:46
Varjyam	15:10–16:59

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 06:48–12:49

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

Cutting hair, shaving	good 06:48–12:49
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	good 06:48–12:49
Bathing, washing hair	good 06:48–13:58

Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Hasta until 06:08, Chitra from 06:08; tithi Shukla-tritya until 13:58, Shukla-chaturti from 13:58; lagna Simha 05:47, Kanya 06:48, Tula 09:48, Vrischika 12:49, Dhanu 15:33, Makara 17:24, Kumbha 18:27

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Hasta (until 06:08) — imparting radiance (to the person); Chitra (from 06:08) — improvement of well-being; Friday — universal respect.

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

Shukla-chaturti 13:58–19:06: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Favourable day · score S = +4

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

Auspicious time ends by 13:58

+2 Ravi Yoga 06:08–05:49 (09.09)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 05:47–06:08+1 Yoga Shukla 05:47–17:00+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 05:47–13:580 Anandadi: Amrita 05:47–06:080 Chaturmasya−1 Rikta tithi 13:58–05:49 (09.09)−1 Anandadi: Musala 06:08–05:49 (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 05:47

Summary	Best day — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Yoga Brahma; auspicious time — after 16:37
Month	Bhadrapada (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Prajapati (No. 5) · Shaka 1973 · Vikram 2108 more
Period	Chaturmasya
Festivals	Ganesha Chaturthi

At sunrise 05:49

Tithi	4Shukla-chaturti (Rikta, Yama) · until 16:37 more
Nakshatra	Chitra, pada 4 (soft, Tvashtri (Heavenly Architect) or Vishwakarma (Vastu God), Mars) · until 09:16 more
Yoga	Brahma (“Brahma, sacred knowledge”, auspicious) · until 18:07 more
Karana	Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 16:37 more
Vara	Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Tula (Libra)

Changes during the day

from 09:16	nakshatra Swati
from 16:37	tithi Shukla-panchami
from 16:37	karana Bava
from 18:07	yoga Indra

Sun and Moon

Dawn	05:11
Sunrise	05:49
Noon	12:27
Sunset	19:03
End of twilight	19:41
Moonrise	10:25
Moonset	20:15
Day length	13 h 14 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 09:16	from 16:37

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Chitra (05:49–09:16) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Swati (09:16–19:03) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 05:49–16:37: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

Ganesha Chaturthi · Ganesha

The appearance day of Ganesha and the start of the ten-day festival. The clay murti is installed at noon (Madhyahna), and modaks and durva grass are offered; on this evening devotees do not look at the Moon (mithya dosha). The festival ends with the immersion of the murti in water on Ananta Chaturdashi.

Rule: madhyahna vyapini: midday (the 3rd fifth of the daytime), 11:07–13:45
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Do not look at the Moon: 10:25–16:37

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 05:49–09:16 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:49–16:37 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 09:16–05:51 (10.09) Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 09:16–05:51 (10.09)

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 16:37–05:51 (10.09)

Anandadi: Siddhi 09:16–05:51 (10.09) Anandadi: Kana 05:49–09:16

Bhadra in the netherworld: 03:17–16:37; Bhadra Mukha 03:17–05:31; Bhadra Puchha 15:17–16:37

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:23–05:06
Abhijit Muhurta	11:59–12:52
Vijaya Muhurta	14:38–15:31
Godhuli	19:03–19:25
Pradosha	19:03–21:13
Nishitha	00:05–00:49 (10.09)
Amrita Kalam	02:29–04:18 (10.09)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	09:07–10:47
Yamaganda	14:05–15:45
Gulika Kalam	05:49–07:28
Dur Muhurta	05:49–06:42, 06:42–07:35
Varjyam	15:37–17:25

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 16:37–19:03

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 16:37–19:03
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 16:37–19:03
Bathing, washing hair	average 06:44–15:29, 16:37–19:03

Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Chitra until 09:16, Swati from 09:16; tithi Shukla-chaturti until 16:37, Shukla-panchami from 16:37; lagna Simha 05:49, Kanya 06:44, Tula 09:44, Vrischika 12:45, Dhanu 15:29, Makara 17:20, Kumbha 18:24

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Chitra (until 09:16) — improvement of well-being; Swati (from 09:16) — relief from all suffering; Saturday — decline of physical strength.

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

Shukla-chaturti 05:49–16:37: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Best day · score S = +5

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

Auspicious time begins after 16:37

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 09:16–05:51 (10.09)+2 Yoga Brahma 05:49–18:07+2 Ravi Yoga 05:49–09:16+1 Anandadi: Siddhi 09:16–05:51 (10.09)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 05:49–09:16+1 Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 09:16–05:51 (10.09)0 Auspicious tithi 16:37–05:51 (10.09)0 Anandadi: Kana 05:49–09:16 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Chaturmasya0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 16:37–05:51 (10.09) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:49–16:37 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−2 Rikta tithi 05:49–16:37−2 Vishti (Bhadra) 05:49–16:37

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 — Yoga Indra, Auspicious nakshatra; auspicious time — after 12:27
Month	Bhadrapada (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Prajapati (No. 5) · Shaka 1973 · Vikram 2108 more
Period	Chaturmasya
Festivals	Rishi Panchami

At sunrise 05:51

Tithi	5Shukla-panchami (Purna, Soma) · until 19:15 more
Nakshatra	Swati, pada 4 (movable, Waiu (Wind), Rahu) · until 12:27 more
Yoga	Indra (“Indra, lord”, auspicious) · until 19:12 more
Karana	Bava (movable) · until 05:57 more
Vara	Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Tula (Libra)

Changes during the day

from 05:57	karana Balava
from 12:27	nakshatra Vishakha
from 19:12	yoga Vaidhriti
from 19:15	tithi Shukla-shashti
from 19:15	karana Kaulava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	05:13
Sunrise	05:51
Noon	12:26
Sunset	19:00
End of twilight	19:38
Moonrise	11:30
Moonset	20:42
Day length	13 h 09 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 12:27

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, Swati (05:51–12:27) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Vishakha (12:27–19:00) is good for sowing, for root crops.

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Festivals and periods

Rishi Panchami · Saptarishi (the seven sages)

Worship of the seven sages (the Saptarishi — the seven stars of the Big Dipper). Fasting and a holy bath cleanse devotees, especially women, of unintentional breaches of the rules of purity.

Rule: madhyahna vyapini: midday (the 3rd fifth of the daytime), 11:07–13:45
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 12:27–05:53 (11.09)

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 19:15–05:53 (11.09)

Anandadi: Lumbaka 05:51–12:27 Anandadi: Utpata 12:27–05:53 (11.09)

Gandanta (tithi): 18:48–19:42

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:24–05:08
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	05:33–07:21 (11.09)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	17:22–19:00
Yamaganda	12:26–14:04
Gulika Kalam	15:43–17:22
Dur Muhurta	17:15–18:08
Varjyam	18:45–20:33

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 05:51–12:41, 17:16–18:20

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 05:51–12:41, 17:16–18:20
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 05:51–12:41, 17:16–18:20
Bathing, washing hair	average 05:51–15:25, 17:16–18:20

Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Swati until 12:27, Vishakha from 12:27; tithi Shukla-panchami; lagna Simha 05:51, Kanya 06:40, Tula 09:40, Vrischika 12:41, Dhanu 15:25, Makara 17:16, Kumbha 18:20

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Swati (until 12:27) — relief from all suffering; Vishakha (from 12:27) — loss of money; Sunday — physical well-being.

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 12:27

+2 Yoga Indra 05:51–19:12+1 Auspicious nakshatra 05:51–12:27+1 Ravi Yoga 12:27–05:53 (11.09)+1 Auspicious tithi 05:51–19:150 Anandadi: Utpata 12:27–05:53 (11.09) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Chaturmasya−1 Anandadi: Lumbaka 05:51–12:27

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 05:51

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Vaidhriti
Month	Bhadrapada (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Prajapati (No. 5) · Shaka 1973 · Vikram 2108 more
Period	Chaturmasya
Festivals	Skanda Shashti

At sunrise 05:53

Tithi	6Shukla-shashti (Nanda, Kartikeya) · until 21:39 more
Nakshatra	Vishakha, pada 3 (mixed, Indra and Agni, Jupiter) · until 15:27 more
Yoga	Vaidhriti (“without support, discord”, inauspicious) · until 20:06 more
Karana	Kaulava (movable) · until 08:30 more
Vara	Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Tula (Libra)

Changes during the day

from 08:30	karana Taitila
from 15:27	nakshatra Anuradha
from 20:06	yoga Vishkambha
from 21:39	tithi Shukla-saptami
from 21:39	karana Gara

Sun and Moon

Dawn	05:15
Sunrise	05:53
Noon	12:26
Sunset	18:58
End of twilight	19:35
Moonrise	12:32
Moonset	21:14
Day length	13 h 05 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 15:27

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, Vishakha (05:53–15:27) is good for sowing, for root crops.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Anuradha (15:27–18:58) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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Festivals and periods

Skanda Shashti · Skanda (Murugan, Kartikeya)

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

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 19:15 (10.09)–21:39
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 05:53–15:27 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 15:27–05:55 (12.09)

Yamaghanta 05:53–15:27 Hutashana Yoga 05:53–21:39 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:53–21:39 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 21:39–05:55 (12.09)

Anandadi: Mitra 05:53–15:27 Anandadi: Manasa 15:27–05:55 (12.09)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:26–05:09
Abhijit Muhurta	11:59–12:51
Vijaya Muhurta	14:36–15:28
Godhuli	18:58–19:20
Pradosha	18:58–21:09
Nishitha	00:04–00:48 (12.09)
Amrita Kalam	05:33–07:21

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	07:31–09:09
Yamaganda	10:47–12:25
Gulika Kalam	14:03–15:42
Dur Muhurta	12:51–13:44, 15:28–16:21
Varjyam	19:53–21:40

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 17:12–18:16

Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Vishakha until 15:27, Anuradha from 15:27; tithi Shukla-shashti; lagna Simha 05:53, Kanya 06:36, Tula 09:36, Vrischika 12:37, Dhanu 15:21, Makara 17:12, Kumbha 18:16

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Vishakha (until 15:27) — loss of money; Anuradha (from 15:27) — loss of money. In general Anuradha is favourable, but not for the very first shaving, cutting or trimming of hair (“vapanam”); Monday — clear, bright complexion.

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

Vaidhriti 05:53–18:58: auspicious undertakings, including haircuts, are avoided during this yoga (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = +2

Avoid starting important matters: Vaidhriti

+2 Ravi Yoga 05:53–15:27+1 Anandadi: Mitra 05:53–15:27+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 15:27–05:55 (12.09)0 Auspicious nakshatra 15:27–05:55 (12.09)0 Chaturmasya0 Hutashana Yoga 05:53–21:39 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:53–21:39 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Yamaghanta 05:53–15:27 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−3 Vaidhriti 05:53–20:06

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

Panchanga at sunrise 05:53

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Hutashana Yoga
Month	Bhadrapada (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Prajapati (No. 5) · Shaka 1973 · Vikram 2108 more
Period	Chaturmasya

At sunrise 05:55

Tithi	7Shukla-saptami (Bhadra, Indra) · until 23:36 more
Nakshatra	Anuradha, pada 3 (soft, Mitra (Friend), Saturn) · until 18:04 more
Yoga	Vishkambha (“prop, bolt”, inauspicious) · until 20:40 more
Karana	Gara (movable) · until 10:42 more
Vara	Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Vrischika (Scorpio)

Changes during the day

from 10:42	karana Vanija
from 18:04	nakshatra Jyestha
from 20:40	yoga Priti
from 23:36	tithi Shukla-ashtami
from 23:36	karana Vishti

Sun and Moon

Dawn	05:17
Sunrise	05:55
Noon	12:26
Sunset	18:55
End of twilight	19:33
Moonrise	13:31
Moonset	21:53
Day length	13 h 00 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 18:04

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Anuradha (05:55–18:04) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Jyestha (18:04–18:55) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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Festivals and periods

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 23:36–05:57 (13.09)

Hutashana Yoga 05:55–23:36 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:55–23:36

Anandadi: Vajra 05:55–18:04 Anandadi: Mudgara 18:04–05:57 (13.09)

Bhadra in heaven: 23:36–12:20 (13.09); Bhadra Puchha 01:30–02:46 (13.09); Bhadra Mukha 02:46–04:52 (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	06:32–08:19

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	15:40–17:18
Yamaganda	09:10–10:47
Gulika Kalam	12:25–14:02
Dur Muhurta	08:31–09:23, 23:20–00:04 (13.09)
Varjyam	00:09–01:53 (13.09)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 06:32–12:33, 17:08–18:12

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 06:32–12:33, 17:08–18:12
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 06:32–12:33, 17:08–18:12
Bathing, washing hair	average 05:55–18:12

Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Anuradha until 18:04, Jyestha from 18:04; tithi Shukla-saptami; lagna Simha 05:55, Kanya 06:32, Tula 09:32, Vrischika 12:33, Dhanu 15:17, Makara 17:08, Kumbha 18:12

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Anuradha (until 18:04) — loss of money. In general Anuradha is favourable, but not for the very first shaving, cutting or trimming of hair (“vapanam”); Jyestha (from 18:04) — loss (reduction) of landed property (real estate); Tuesday — harm to longevity.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −3

+1 Auspicious nakshatra 05:55–18:04+1 Auspicious tithi 05:55–23:360 Chaturmasya0 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 18:04–05:57 (13.09)−1 Anandadi: Vajra 05:55–18:04−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−2 Hutashana Yoga 05:55–23:36−2 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:55–23:36

Panchanga at sunrise 05:55

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi), Hutashana Yoga
Month	Bhadrapada (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Prajapati (No. 5) · Shaka 1973 · Vikram 2108 more
Period	Chaturmasya
Festivals	Radha Ashtami · Masik Durgashtami

At sunrise 05:57

Tithi	8Shukla-ashtami (Jaya, Vasus) · until 00:54 (14.09) more
Nakshatra	Jyestha, pada 2 (sharp, Indra (Leader of the Gods), Mercury) · until 20:06 more Gandamula
Yoga	Priti (“love, affection”, auspicious) · until 20:46 more
Karana	Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 12:20 more
Vara	Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Vrischika (Scorpio)

Changes during the day

from 12:20	karana Bava
from 20:06	nakshatra Mula
from 20:46	yoga Ayushman
from 00:54 (14.09)	tithi Shukla-navami
from 00:54 (14.09)	karana Balava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	05:19
Sunrise	05:57
Noon	12:25
Sunset	18:53
End of twilight	19:30
Moonrise	14:25
Moonset	22:40
Day length	12 h 55 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Jyestha (05:57–18:53) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 05:57–12:20: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

Radha Ashtami · Radha

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

Rule: madhyahna vyapini: midday (the 3rd fifth of the daytime), 11:07–13:42
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Masik Durgashtami · Durga

The monthly Ashtami of Durga — the eighth day of the waxing Moon. Devotees fast and perform Durga Puja for protection and strength.

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 23:36 (12.09)–00:54 (14.09)
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 20:06–05:09 (14.09)

Hutashana Yoga 05:57–00:54 (14.09) Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:57–00:54 (14.09) Yamaghanta 20:06–05:59 (14.09) Krakacha Yoga 00:54–05:59 (14.09)

Anandadi: Dhwaja 20:06–05:59 (14.09) Anandadi: Dhwanksha 05:57–20:06

Bhadra in heaven: 23:36 (12.09)–12:20; Bhadra Puchha 01:30–02:46; Bhadra Mukha 02:46–04:52
Gandanta (nakshatra): 13:40–02:30 (14.09)
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Jyestha

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:28–05:13
Abhijit Muhurta	none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday
Vijaya Muhurta	14:34–15:26
Godhuli	18:53–19:15
Pradosha	18:53–21:06
Nishitha	00:03–00:48 (14.09)
Amrita Kalam	10:34–12:18

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	12:25–14:02
Yamaganda	07:34–09:11
Gulika Kalam	10:48–12:25
Dur Muhurta	11:59–12:50
Varjyam	none on this day

Haircut and shaving

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

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

Cutting hair, shaving	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Bathing, washing hair	average 06:28–15:13, 17:04–18:08

Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Jyestha; tithi Shukla-ashtami; lagna Simha 05:57, Kanya 06:28, Tula 09:28, Vrischika 12:30, Dhanu 15:13, Makara 17:04, Kumbha 18:08, Mina 18:52

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Jyestha — loss (reduction) of landed property (real estate); Wednesday — favour of the authorities.

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

Shukla-ashtami 05:57–18:53: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −6

+1 Yoga Priti 05:57–20:46+1 Auspicious weekday0 Chaturmasya−1 Vishti (Bhadra) 05:57–12:20−1 Ashtami 05:57–00:54 (14.09)−1 Anandadi: Dhwanksha 05:57–20:06−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 05:57–20:06−2 Hutashana Yoga 05:57–00:54 (14.09)−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:57–00:54 (14.09)

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 05:57

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Rikta tithi, Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi)
Month	Bhadrapada (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Prajapati (No. 5) · Shaka 1973 · Vikram 2108 more
Period	Chaturmasya

At sunrise 05:59

Tithi	9Shukla-navami (Rikta, Serpent (Naga)) · until 01:25 (15.09) more
Nakshatra	Mula, pada 2 (sharp, Nirriti (Goddess of Destruction or Alakshmi), Ketu) · until 21:24 more Gandamula
Yoga	Ayushman (“long-lived”, auspicious) · until 20:16 more
Karana	Balava (movable) · until 13:16 more
Vara	Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Dhanu (Sagittarius)

Changes during the day

from 13:16	karana Kaulava
from 20:16	yoga Saubhagya
from 21:24	nakshatra Purva-Ashadha
from 01:25 (15.09)	tithi Shukla-dashami
from 01:25 (15.09)	karana Taitila

Sun and Moon

Dawn	05:21
Sunrise	05:59
Noon	12:25
Sunset	18:50
End of twilight	19:27
Moonrise	15:13
Moonset	23:37
Day length	12 h 51 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Mula (05:59–18:50) is good for sowing, for root crops.

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Festivals and periods

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 21:24–06:00 (15.09) Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 01:25–06:00 (15.09)

Hutashana Yoga 05:59–01:25 (15.09) Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:59–01:25 (15.09)

Anandadi: Prajapati 21:24–06:00 (15.09) Anandadi: Dhumra 05:59–21:24

Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Mula

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:30–05:14
Abhijit Muhurta	11:59–12:50
Vijaya Muhurta	14:33–15:24
Godhuli	18:50–19:12
Pradosha	18:50–21:04
Nishitha	00:03–00:48 (15.09)
Amrita Kalam	14:40–16:21

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	14:01–15:37
Yamaganda	05:59–07:35
Gulika Kalam	09:11–10:48
Dur Muhurta	10:16–11:07, 15:24–16:16
Varjyam	19:43–21:24

Haircut and shaving

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

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

Cutting hair, shaving	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Bathing, washing hair	average 06:24–15:09, 17:00–18:04

Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Mula; tithi Shukla-navami; lagna Simha 05:59, Kanya 06:24, Tula 09:25, Vrischika 12:26, Dhanu 15:09, Makara 17:00, Kumbha 18:04, Mina 18:48

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Mula — ruin of the family; Thursday — success.

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

Shukla-navami 05:59–18:50: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −6

+1 Yoga Ayushman 05:59–20:16+1 Auspicious weekday0 Chaturmasya−1 Anandadi: Dhumra 05:59–21:24−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 05:59–21:24−2 Hutashana Yoga 05:59–01:25 (15.09)−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:59–01:25 (15.09)−2 Rikta tithi 05:59–01:25 (15.09)

Panchanga at sunrise 05:59

Summary	Favourable day — Ravi Yoga, Anandadi: Vardhamana
Month	Bhadrapada (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Prajapati (No. 5) · Shaka 1973 · Vikram 2108 more
Period	Chaturmasya

At sunrise 06:00

Tithi	10Shukla-dashami (Purna, Dharma) · until 01:07 (16.09) more
Nakshatra	Purva-Ashadha, pada 2 (fierce, Varuna, Venus) · until 21:54 more
Yoga	Saubhagya (“good fortune, marital happiness”, auspicious) · until 19:07 more
Karana	Taitila (movable) · until 13:22 more
Vara	Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Dhanu (Sagittarius)

Changes during the day

from 13:22	karana Gara
from 19:07	yoga Shobhana
from 21:54	nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha
from 01:07 (16.09)	tithi Shukla-ekadashi
from 01:07 (16.09)	karana Vanija

Sun and Moon

Dawn	05:23
Sunrise	06:00
Noon	12:24
Sunset	18:47
End of twilight	19:25
Moonrise	15:55
Moonset	none
Day length	12 h 46 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise

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 (06:00–18:47) is good for root crops.

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Festivals and periods

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga all day Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 01:07–06:02 (16.09)

Hutashana Yoga 06:00–01:07 (16.09)

Anandadi: Vardhamana 06:00–21:54 Anandadi: Ananda 21:54–06:02 (16.09)

Gandanta (tithi): 00:43–01:30 (16.09)
Surya Dagdha tithi: Shukla-dashami

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:31–05:16
Abhijit Muhurta	11:58–12:49
Vijaya Muhurta	14:32–15:23
Godhuli	18:47–19:10
Pradosha	18:47–21:02
Nishitha	00:02–00:47 (16.09)
Amrita Kalam	17:00–18:38

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	10:48–12:24
Yamaganda	15:36–17:11
Gulika Kalam	07:36–09:12
Dur Muhurta	08:34–09:25, 12:49–13:41
Varjyam	07:12–08:50, 05:47–07:22 (16.09)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average throughout the daytime

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average throughout the daytime
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average throughout the daytime
Bathing, washing hair	good 06:20–15:05, 16:56–18:00

Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Purva-Ashadha; tithi Shukla-dashami; lagna Simha 06:00, Kanya 06:20, Tula 09:21, Vrischika 12:22, Dhanu 15:05, Makara 16:56, Kumbha 18:00, Mina 18:44

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Purva-Ashadha — ruin of the family; Friday — universal respect.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Favourable day · score S = +4

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

+2 Ravi Yoga all day+1 Anandadi: Vardhamana 06:00–21:54+1 Yoga Saubhagya 06:00–19:07+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 06:00–01:07 (16.09)0 Chaturmasya0 Hutashana Yoga 06:00–01:07 (16.09) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Surya Dagdha tithi 06:00–01:07 (16.09)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 06:00–21:54

Panchanga at sunrise 06:00

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Ravi Yoga, Auspicious nakshatra; cons: Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn), Anandadi: Rakshasa
Month	Bhadrapada (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Prajapati (No. 5) · Shaka 1973 · Vikram 2108 more
Period	Chaturmasya
Festivals	Parivartini Ekadashi (Parsva, Vamana)

At sunrise 06:02

Tithi	11Shukla-ekadashi (Nanda, Rudra) · until 23:58 more
Nakshatra	Uttara-Ashadha, pada 2 (fixed, Vishva-Deva (All Gods), Sun) · until 21:34 more
Yoga	Shobhana (“splendid, beautiful”, auspicious) · until 17:18 more
Karana	Vanija (movable) · until 12:39 more
Vara	Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Makara (Capricorn)

Changes during the day

from 12:39	karana Vishti
from 17:18	yoga Atiganda
from 21:34	nakshatra Shravana
from 23:58	tithi Shukla-dvadashi
from 23:58	karana Bava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	05:25
Sunrise	06:02
Noon	12:24
Sunset	18:45
End of twilight	19:22
Moonrise	16:30
Moonset	00:42
Day length	12 h 42 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Ashadha (06:02–18:45) is good for sowing.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 12:39–18:45: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

Parivartini Ekadashi (Parsva, Vamana) · Vishnu

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

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 01:07–23:58
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Parana (breaking the fast): 06:04–08:36 (17.09)

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 06:02–21:34 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 21:34–06:04 (17.09)

Hutashana Yoga 06:02–23:58

Anandadi: Chara 15:44–23:07 Anandadi: Sthira 23:07–06:04 (17.09) Anandadi: Rakshasa 06:02–15:44

Bhadra in the netherworld: 12:39–23:58; Bhadra Puchha 17:07–18:16; Bhadra Mukha 18:16–20:10

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:32–05:17
Abhijit Muhurta	11:58–12:49
Vijaya Muhurta	14:31–15:21
Godhuli	18:45–19:07
Pradosha	18:45–21:01
Nishitha	00:02–00:47 (17.09)
Amrita Kalam	15:15–16:50

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	09:13–10:48
Yamaganda	13:59–15:34
Gulika Kalam	06:02–07:38
Dur Muhurta	06:02–06:53, 06:53–07:44
Varjyam	05:47–07:22, 01:23–02:55 (17.09)

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 06:16–12:18, 16:52–17:56
Cutting toenails	average throughout the daytime
Bathing, washing hair	average throughout the daytime

Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha; tithi Shukla-ekadashi; lagna Simha 06:02, Kanya 06:16, Tula 09:17, Vrischika 12:18, Dhanu 15:01, Makara 16:52, Kumbha 17:56, Mina 18:40

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Uttara-Ashadha — improved health; Saturday — decline of physical strength.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = +2

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

+2 Ravi Yoga 06:02–21:34+1 Auspicious nakshatra 06:02–21:34+1 Yoga Shobhana 06:02–17:18+1 Auspicious tithi 06:02–23:580 Anandadi: Chara 15:44–23:070 Chaturmasya0 Hutashana Yoga 06:02–23:58 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Yoga Atiganda 17:18–19:27−1 Vishti (Bhadra) 12:39–23:58−1 Anandadi: Rakshasa 06:02–15:44−1 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 06:02

Summary	Unfavourable day — many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower), Sankranti day
Month	Bhadrapada (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Prajapati (No. 5) · Shaka 1973 · Vikram 2108 more
Period	Chaturmasya
Festivals	Kanya Sankranti (Vishwakarma Puja) · Vamana Jayanti

At sunrise 06:04

Tithi	12Shukla-dvadashi (Bhadra, Sun (Ravi)) · until 22:05 more
Nakshatra	Shravana, pada 2 (movable, Shri Vishnu, Moon) · until 20:29 more
Yoga	Atiganda (“great danger”, inauspicious) · until 14:51 more
Karana	Bava (movable) · until 11:07 more
Vara	Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Makara (Capricorn)

Changes during the day

from 11:07	karana Balava
from 14:51	yoga Sukarma
from 20:29	nakshatra Dhanishtha
from 22:05	tithi Shukla-triodashi
from 22:05	karana Kaulava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	05:27
Sunrise	06:04
Noon	12:24
Sunset	18:42
End of twilight	19:19
Moonrise	17:01
Moonset	01:54
Day length	12 h 37 min

Sky

Kanya Sankranti	15:16 — the Sun enters Kanya (Virgo)

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Shravana (06:04–18:42) is good for sowing.

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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, 15:16–18:42
on the day the Sun enters the sign

Vamana Jayanti · Vamana

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

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 23:58 (16.09)–22:05
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Dwipushkar Yoga 20:29–22:05

Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:04–22:05 Hutashana Yoga 06:04–22:05 Krakacha Yoga 06:04–22:05

Anandadi: Matanga 20:29–06:06 (18.09) Anandadi: Gada 06:04–20:29

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:34–05:19
Abhijit Muhurta	11:58–12:48
Vijaya Muhurta	14:29–15:20
Godhuli	18:42–19:05
Pradosha	18:42–20:59
Nishitha	00:01–00:47 (18.09)
Amrita Kalam	10:34–12:05

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	17:07–18:42
Yamaganda	12:23–13:58
Gulika Kalam	15:33–17:07
Dur Muhurta	17:01–17:52
Varjyam	00:12–01:41 (18.09)

Haircut and shaving

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

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

Cutting hair, shaving	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Bathing, washing hair	average 06:13–14:57, 16:48–17:52

Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Shravana; tithi Shukla-dvadashi; lagna Simha 06:04, Kanya 06:13, Tula 09:13, Vrischika 12:14, Dhanu 14:57, Makara 16:48, Kumbha 17:52, Mina 18:36

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Shravana — bodily development (physical growth); Sunday — physical well-being.

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

Sankranti at 15:16 — a Parva day: no haircuts or shaving on this day (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Unfavourable day · score S = −7

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

Avoid starting important matters: Sankranti day

+1 Auspicious nakshatra 06:04–20:290 Yoga Sukarma 14:51–06:06 (18.09)0 Chaturmasya0 Dwipushkar Yoga 20:29–22:05−1 Anandadi: Gada 06:04–20:29−1 Sankranti day−2 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:04–22:05−2 Hutashana Yoga 06:04–22:05−3 Krakacha Yoga 06:04–22:05

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 06:04

Summary	Best day — Anandadi: Shubha, Auspicious nakshatra; auspicious time — until 07:42
Month	Bhadrapada (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Prajapati (No. 5) · Shaka 1973 · Vikram 2108 more
Period	Chaturmasya
Festivals	Soma Pradosha

At sunrise 06:06

Tithi	13Shukla-triodashi (Jaya, God of Love) · until 19:34 more
Nakshatra	Dhanishtha, pada 2 (movable, Vasu (kind) - 8 phenomena of nature, assistants of Indra, Mars) · until 18:46 more
Yoga	Sukarma (“good deed”, auspicious) · until 11:52 more
Karana	Kaulava (movable) · until 08:54 more
Vara	Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Kanya (Virgo), Moon: Makara (Capricorn)

Changes during the day

from 08:54	karana Taitila
from 11:52	yoga Dhriti
from 18:46	nakshatra Shatabhisha
from 19:34	tithi Shukla-chaturdashi
from 19:34	karana Gara
from 06:06 (19.09)	karana Vanija

Sun and Moon

Dawn	05:29
Sunrise	06:06
Noon	12:23
Sunset	18:39
End of twilight	19:16
Moonrise	17:28
Moonset	03:13
Day length	12 h 33 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

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Festivals and periods

Soma Pradosha · Shiva

A Pradosha falling on a Monday — the day of the Moon and Shiva: especially favourable for the fulfilment of wishes and for family well-being.

Rule: pradosha vyapini: 3 muhurtas after sunset, 18:39–19:34
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 06:06–18:46 Ravi Yoga 18:46–06:08 (19.09)

Anandadi: Shubha 06:06–18:46 Anandadi: Amrita 18:46–06:08 (19.09)

Raja Panchaka: 07:42–08:30 (22.09)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:35–05:21
Abhijit Muhurta	11:58–12:48
Vijaya Muhurta	14:28–15:19
Godhuli	18:39–19:02
Pradosha	18:39–20:57
Nishitha	00:01–00:47 (19.09)
Amrita Kalam	09:07–10:36

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	07:40–09:15
Yamaganda	10:49–12:23
Gulika Kalam	13:57–15:31
Dur Muhurta	12:48–13:38, 15:19–16:09
Varjyam	01:18–02:45 (19.09)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 06:09–12:10, 16:44–17:48

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

Cutting hair, shaving	good 06:09–12:10, 16:44–17:48
Cutting fingernails	average throughout the daytime
Cutting toenails	good 06:09–12:10, 16:44–17:48
Bathing, washing hair	good 06:09–14:53, 16:44–17:48

Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Dhanishtha; tithi Shukla-triodashi; lagna Simha 06:06, Kanya 06:09, Tula 09:09, Vrischika 12:10, Dhanu 14:53, Makara 16:44, Kumbha 17:48, Mina 18:32

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Dhanishtha — longevity (increased vitality); Monday — clear, bright complexion.

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Best day · score S = +5

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

Auspicious time ends by 07:42

+1 Anandadi: Shubha 06:06–18:46+1 Auspicious nakshatra 06:06–18:46+1 Yoga Sukarma 06:06–11:52+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 06:06–19:34+1 Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 06:06–18:460 Chaturmasya−1 Panchaka 07:42–06:08 (19.09)

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

Panchanga at sunrise 06:06

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Ravi Yoga, Auspicious nakshatra; cons: Rikta tithi, Panchaka Pitru Paksha: weddings, major purchases and new undertakings are traditionally postponed.
Month	Bhadrapada (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Prajapati (No. 5) · Shaka 1973 · Vikram 2108 more
Period	Pitru Paksha · Chaturmasya; shraddha for those who departed on tithi Purnima
Festivals	Ananta Chaturdashi · Purnima Shraddha (start of Pitru Paksha)

At sunrise 06:08

Tithi	14Shukla-chaturdashi (Rikta, Kali) · until 16:33 more
Nakshatra	Shatabhisha, pada 3 (movable, Varuna, Rahu) · until 16:32 more
Yoga	Dhriti (“steadfastness, firmness”, auspicious) · until 08:25 more
Karana	Vanija (movable) · until 16:33 more
Vara	Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Kanya (Virgo), Moon: Kumbha (Aquarius)

Changes during the day

from 08:25	yoga Shula
from 16:32	nakshatra Purva-Bhadra
from 16:33	tithi Purnima
from 16:33	karana Vishti
from 02:54 (20.09)	karana Bava
from 04:38 (20.09)	yoga Ganda

Sun and Moon

Dawn	05:31
Sunrise	06:08
Noon	12:23
Sunset	18:37
End of twilight	19:14
Moonrise	17:54
Moonset	04:35
Day length	12 h 28 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 16:32	from 16:33

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Shatabhisha (06:08–16:32) is good for sowing.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Bhadra (16:32–18:37) is good for root crops.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 16:33–18:37: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Shukla-chaturdashi 06:08–16:33: according to the Kalaprakashika, ploughing on Chaturdashi puts the owner’s life in danger.

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Festivals and periods

Ananta Chaturdashi · Vishnu as Ananta

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

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 19:34 (18.09)–16:33
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

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

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

Rule: aparahna vyapini: the 4th fifth of the daytime, 13:37–16:07
the tithi does not cover the decisive time on either day — the day it begins is chosen

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

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 06:08–16:32

Anandadi: Mrityu 06:08–16:32 Anandadi: Kana 16:32–06:10 (20.09)

Bhadra on earth: 16:33–02:54 (20.09); Bhadra Puchha 23:15–00:17 (20.09); Bhadra Mukha 00:17–02:00 (20.09)
Raja Panchaka: 07:42 (18.09)–08:30 (22.09)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:36–05:22
Abhijit Muhurta	11:58–12:47
Vijaya Muhurta	14:27–15:17
Godhuli	18:37–19:00
Pradosha	18:37–20:55
Nishitha	00:00–00:47 (20.09)
Amrita Kalam	10:00–11:27

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	15:30–17:03
Yamaganda	09:15–10:49
Gulika Kalam	12:22–13:56
Dur Muhurta	08:38–09:28, 23:14–00:00 (20.09)
Varjyam	22:15–23:41

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 06:08–14:49

Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Shatabhisha until 16:32, Purva-Bhadra from 16:32; tithi Shukla-chaturdashi until 16:33, Purnima from 16:33; lagna Kanya 06:08, Tula 09:05, Vrischika 12:06, Dhanu 14:49, Makara 16:40, Kumbha 17:44, Mina 18:28

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Shatabhisha (until 16:32) — gaining strength; Purva-Bhadra (from 16:32) — facing death (dangers); Tuesday — harm to longevity.

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

Shukla-chaturdashi 06:08–16:33: a Rikta and Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Purnima 16:33–18:37: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Bhadra on earth 16:33–18:37: no shaving or haircuts during Vishti Karana (according to the Muhurta Chintamani, Bhadra does harm when it is on earth; in heaven and in the netherworld its influence on earth is weak).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = −1

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

+2 Ravi Yoga 06:08–16:32+1 Auspicious nakshatra 06:08–16:32+1 Yoga Dhriti 06:08–08:250 Anandadi: Mrityu 06:08–16:32 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Chaturmasya0 Pitru Paksha0 Yoga Shula 08:25–10:060 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 16:32–06:10 (20.09)−1 Anandadi: Kana 16:32–06:10 (20.09)−1 Bhadra on earth 16:33–02:54 (20.09)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Panchaka all day−2 Rikta tithi 06:08–16:33

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	Ordinary day — pros: Anandadi: Padma, Auspicious weekday; cons: Samvartaka Yoga, Fierce or sharp nakshatra Pitru Paksha: weddings, major purchases and new undertakings are traditionally postponed.
Month	Bhadrapada (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Prajapati (No. 5) · Shaka 1973 · Vikram 2108 more
Period	Pitru Paksha · Chaturmasya; shraddha for those who departed on tithi Krishna-pratipat
Festivals	Bhadrapada Purnima

At sunrise 06:10

Tithi	15Purnima (Purna, Vishvedevas) · until 13:11 more
Nakshatra	Purva-Bhadra, pada 3 (fierce, Aja Ekapad - sunbeam or lightning strike, Jupiter) · until 13:58 more
Yoga	Ganda (“danger, knot”, inauspicious) · until 00:39 (21.09) more
Karana	Bava (movable) · until 13:11 more
Vara	Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Kanya (Virgo), Moon: Kumbha (Aquarius)

Changes during the day

from 13:11	tithi Krishna-pratipat
from 13:11	karana Balava
from 13:58	nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra
from 23:26	karana Kaulava
from 00:39 (21.09)	yoga Vriddhi

Sun and Moon

Dawn	05:33
Sunrise	06:10
Noon	12:23
Sunset	18:34
End of twilight	19:11
Moonrise	18:19
Moonset	06:00
Day length	12 h 24 min

Sky

Full moon (Purnima)	13:11

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 13:11	from 13:58

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, Purva-Bhadra (06:10–13:58) is good for root crops.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Bhadra (13:58–18:34) is good for sowing.

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Festivals and periods

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 16:33 (19.09)–13:11
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

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

Muhurta

Samvartaka Yoga 13:11–06:12 (21.09)

Anandadi: Padma 06:10–13:58 Anandadi: Lumbaka 13:58–06:12 (21.09)

Raja Panchaka: 07:42 (18.09)–08:30 (22.09)
Gandanta (tithi): 12:51–13:32

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:38–05:24
Abhijit Muhurta	none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday
Vijaya Muhurta	14:26–15:16
Godhuli	18:34–18:57
Pradosha	18:34–20:54
Nishitha	00:00–00:46 (21.09)
Amrita Kalam	06:50–08:15

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	12:22–13:55
Yamaganda	07:43–09:16
Gulika Kalam	10:49–12:22
Dur Muhurta	11:57–12:47
Varjyam	22:29–23:54

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 13:58–18:34

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 13:58–18:34
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 13:58–18:34
Bathing, washing hair	good 13:58–14:45, 16:36–17:40

Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Purva-Bhadra until 13:58, Uttara-Bhadra from 13:58; tithi Purnima until 13:11, Krishna-pratipat from 13:11; lagna Kanya 06:10, Tula 09:01, Vrischika 12:02, Dhanu 14:45, Makara 16:36, Kumbha 17:40, Mina 18:24

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Purva-Bhadra (until 13:58) — facing death (dangers); Uttara-Bhadra (from 13:58) — a good life; Wednesday — favour of the authorities.

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

Purnima 06:10–13:11: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = −1

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

+1 Anandadi: Padma 06:10–13:58+1 Auspicious weekday0 Auspicious tithi 13:11–06:12 (21.09)0 Auspicious nakshatra 13:58–06:12 (21.09)0 Chaturmasya0 Pitru Paksha0 Yoga Ganda 06:10–06:380 Anandadi: Lumbaka 13:58–06:12 (21.09)−1 Panchaka all day−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 06:10–13:58−1 Samvartaka Yoga 13:11–06:12 (21.09)

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

Panchanga at sunrise 06:10

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Kshaya tithi, Panchaka Pitru Paksha: weddings, major purchases and new undertakings are traditionally postponed.
Month	Bhadrapada (amanta) · Ashwina (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Prajapati (No. 5) · Shaka 1973 · Vikram 2108 more
Period	Pitru Paksha · Chaturmasya; shraddha for those who departed on tithi Krishna-dvitya

At sunrise 06:12

Tithi	1Krishna-pratipat (Nanda, Brahma) · until 09:40 more
Nakshatra	Uttara-Bhadra, pada 4 (fixed, Ahirbudhyana (Serpent of the Deep - Milky Way under the horizon), Saturn) · until 11:14 more
Yoga	Vriddhi (“growth, increase”, auspicious) · until 20:36 more
Karana	Kaulava (movable) · until 09:40 more
Vara	Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Kanya (Virgo), Moon: Mina (Pisces)

Changes during the day

from 09:40	tithi Krishna-dvitya (kshaya: not present at any sunrise)
from 09:40	karana Taitila
from 11:14	nakshatra Revati
from 19:53	karana Gara
from 20:36	yoga Dhruva
from 06:07 (22.09)	tithi Krishna-tritya
from 06:07 (22.09)	karana Vanija

Sun and Moon

Dawn	05:35
Sunrise	06:12
Noon	12:22
Sunset	18:31
End of twilight	19:08
Moonrise	18:45
Moonset	07:26
Day length	12 h 19 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 09:40	from 11:14

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Bhadra (06:12–11:14) is good for sowing.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Revati (11:14–18:31) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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Festivals and periods

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

Muhurta

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 11:14–06:14 (22.09)

Anandadi: Chhatra 06:12–11:14 Anandadi: Mitra 11:14–06:14 (22.09)

Raja Panchaka: 07:42 (18.09)–08:30 (22.09)
Gandanta (nakshatra): 03:11–13:50 (22.09)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:39–05:25
Abhijit Muhurta	11:57–12:46
Vijaya Muhurta	14:25–15:14
Godhuli	18:31–18:55
Pradosha	18:31–20:52
Nishitha	23:59–00:46 (22.09)
Amrita Kalam	06:59–08:24

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	13:54–15:27
Yamaganda	06:12–07:44
Gulika Kalam	09:17–10:49
Dur Muhurta	10:19–11:08, 15:14–16:04
Varjyam	21:52–23:17

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average throughout the daytime

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average throughout the daytime
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average throughout the daytime
Bathing, washing hair	good 06:12–14:41, 16:33–17:36

Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra until 11:14, Revati from 11:14; tithi Krishna-pratipat until 09:40, Krishna-dvitya from 09:40; lagna Kanya 06:12, Tula 08:57, Vrischika 11:58, Dhanu 14:41, Makara 16:33, Kumbha 17:36, Mina 18:20

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Uttara-Bhadra (until 11:14) — a good life; Revati (from 11:14) — increase in property; Thursday — success.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = +5

Avoid starting important matters: Kshaya tithi

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 11:14–06:14 (22.09)+1 Anandadi: Chhatra 06:12–11:14+1 Auspicious nakshatra 06:12–11:14+1 Yoga Vriddhi 06:12–20:36+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 06:12–09:400 Chaturmasya0 Pitru Paksha−1 Panchaka all day−2 Kshaya tithi

Panchanga at sunrise 06:12

Summary	Best day — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Auspicious nakshatra; auspicious time — after 13:50 Pitru Paksha: weddings, major purchases and new undertakings are traditionally postponed.
Month	Bhadrapada (amanta) · Ashwina (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Prajapati (No. 5) · Shaka 1973 · Vikram 2108 more
Period	Pitru Paksha · Chaturmasya; shraddha for those who departed on tithi Krishna-tritya

At sunrise 06:14

Tithi	3Krishna-tritya (Jaya, Vishnu) · until 02:43 (23.09) more
Nakshatra	Revati, pada 4 (soft, Pushan (Prosperous), Mercury) · until 08:30 more Gandamula
Yoga	Dhruva (“fixed, constant (the Pole Star)”, auspicious) · until 16:37 more
Karana	Vanija (movable) · until 16:24 more
Vara	Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Kanya (Virgo), Moon: Mina (Pisces)

Changes during the day

from 08:30	nakshatra Ashwini
from 16:24	karana Vishti
from 16:37	yoga Vyaghata
from 02:43 (23.09)	tithi Krishna-chaturti
from 02:43 (23.09)	karana Bava
from 05:56 (23.09)	nakshatra Bharani

Sun and Moon

Dawn	05:37
Sunrise	06:14
Noon	12:22
Sunset	18:29
End of twilight	19:06
Moonrise	19:14
Moonset	08:53
Day length	12 h 14 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 08:30

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Revati (06:14–08:30) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 16:24–18:29: 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

Amrita Siddhi Yoga 06:14–08:30 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 06:14–05:56 (23.09)

Anandadi: Shrivatsa 06:14–08:30 Anandadi: Vajra 08:30–05:56 (23.09) Anandadi: Mudgara 05:56–06:16 (23.09)

Bhadra in heaven: 16:24–02:43 (23.09); Bhadra Puchha 23:07–00:09 (23.09); Bhadra Mukha 00:09–01:52 (23.09)
Raja Panchaka: 07:42 (18.09)–08:30
Gandanta (nakshatra): 03:11–13:50
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Revati

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:40–05:27
Abhijit Muhurta	11:57–12:46
Vijaya Muhurta	14:24–15:13
Godhuli	18:29–18:52
Pradosha	18:29–20:50
Nishitha	23:59–00:46 (23.09)
Amrita Kalam	06:23–07:48, 23:30–00:56 (23.09)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	10:50–12:21
Yamaganda	15:25–16:57
Gulika Kalam	07:46–09:18
Dur Muhurta	08:41–09:30, 12:46–13:35
Varjyam	02:21–03:47 (23.09)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 06:14–11:54, 16:29–17:32

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 06:14–11:54, 16:29–17:32
Cutting fingernails	average throughout the daytime
Cutting toenails	good 06:14–11:54, 16:29–17:32
Bathing, washing hair	good 06:14–14:38, 16:29–17:32

Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Revati until 08:30, Ashwini from 08:30; tithi Krishna-tritya; lagna Kanya 06:14, Tula 08:53, Vrischika 11:54, Dhanu 14:38, Makara 16:29, Kumbha 17:32, Mina 18:16

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Revati (until 08:30) — increase in property; Ashwini (from 08:30) — joy; Friday — universal respect.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Best day · score S = +5

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

Auspicious time begins after 13:50

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 06:14–05:56 (23.09)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 06:14–08:30+1 Yoga Dhruva 06:14–16:37+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 06:14–02:43 (23.09)0 Anandadi: Shrivatsa 06:14–08:300 Chaturmasya0 Pitru Paksha0 Yoga Vyaghata 16:37–19:390 Panchaka 06:14–08:300 Vishti (Bhadra) 16:24–02:43 (23.09)−1 Anandadi: Vajra 08:30–05:56 (23.09)−1 Gandanta 06:14–13:50

Panchanga at sunrise 06:14

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Rikta tithi, Fierce or sharp nakshatra Pitru Paksha: weddings, major purchases and new undertakings are traditionally postponed.
Month	Bhadrapada (amanta) · Ashwina (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Prajapati (No. 5) · Shaka 1973 · Vikram 2108 more
Period	Pitru Paksha · Chaturmasya; shraddha for those who departed on tithi Krishna-chaturti
Festivals	Sankashti Chaturthi (Vighnaraja) · Bharani Shraddha

At sunrise 06:16

Tithi	4Krishna-chaturti (Rikta, Yama) · until 23:36 more
Nakshatra	Bharani, pada 1 (fierce, Yama (Dharma-raja), Venus) · until 03:39 (24.09) more
Yoga	Vyaghata (“crushing blow”, inauspicious) · until 12:48 more
Karana	Bava (movable) · until 13:07 more
Vara	Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Kanya (Virgo), Moon: Mesha (Aries)

Changes during the day

from 12:48	yoga Harshana
from 13:07	karana Balava
from 23:36	tithi Krishna-panchami
from 23:36	karana Kaulava
from 03:39 (24.09)	nakshatra Krittika

Sun and Moon

Dawn	05:39
Sunrise	06:16
Noon	12:22
Sunset	18:26
End of twilight	19:03
Moonrise	19:48
Moonset	10:17
Day length	12 h 10 min

Sky

Autumnal equinox	04:27

Gardener’s calendar

tasks at sunrise: good — 2, average — 4, bad — 7

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

task	at sunrise

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Bharani (06:16–18:26) is good for root crops.

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Festivals and periods

Sankashti Chaturthi (Vighnaraja) · Ganesha

The monthly fast for Ganesha on the fourth day of the waning Moon — the “trouble-removing” Chaturthi. Devotees fast from sunrise until moonrise, then perform Ganesha Puja and offer water to the Moon (arghya).

Rule: at moonrise, 19:48
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Bharani Shraddha · Pitris (ancestors)

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

Rule: aparahna vyapini: the 4th fifth of the daytime, 13:34–16:00

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

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:16–23:36

Jwalamukhi Yoga 23:36–03:39 (24.09) Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 23:36–06:18 (24.09)

Anandadi: Dhwaja 03:39–06:18 (24.09) Anandadi: Dhwanksha 06:16–03:39 (24.09)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:42–05:29
Abhijit Muhurta	11:57–12:45
Vijaya Muhurta	14:23–15:11
Godhuli	18:26–18:50
Pradosha	18:26–20:49
Nishitha	23:58–00:46 (24.09)
Amrita Kalam	23:18–00:45 (24.09)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	09:18–10:50
Yamaganda	13:52–15:24
Gulika Kalam	06:16–07:47
Dur Muhurta	06:16–07:05, 07:05–07:53
Varjyam	14:37–16:04

Haircut and shaving

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

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

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

Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Bharani; tithi Krishna-chaturti; lagna Kanya 06:16, Tula 08:49, Vrischika 11:50, Dhanu 14:34, Makara 16:25, Kumbha 17:29, Mina 18:12

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

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

Krishna-chaturti 06:16–18:26: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −3

+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:16–23:360 Yoga Harshana 12:48–06:18 (24.09)0 Chaturmasya0 Pitru Paksha−1 Anandadi: Dhwanksha 06:16–03:39 (24.09)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 06:16–03:39 (24.09)−2 Rikta tithi 06:16–23:36

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 06:16

Summary	Unfavourable day — Visha Yoga (weekday, tithi and nakshatra), Anandadi: Dhumra Pitru Paksha: weddings, major purchases and new undertakings are traditionally postponed.
Month	Bhadrapada (amanta) · Ashwina (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Prajapati (No. 5) · Shaka 1973 · Vikram 2108 more
Period	Pitru Paksha · Chaturmasya; shraddha for those who departed on tithi Krishna-panchami

At sunrise 06:18

Tithi	5Krishna-panchami (Purna, Soma) · until 20:52 more
Nakshatra	Krittika, pada 1 (mixed, Agni, Sun) · until 01:47 (25.09) more
Yoga	Harshana (“delighting”, auspicious) · until 09:15 more
Karana	Kaulava (movable) · until 10:10 more
Vara	Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Kanya (Virgo), Moon: Mesha (Aries)

Changes during the day

from 09:15	yoga Vajra
from 10:10	karana Taitila
from 20:52	tithi Krishna-shashti
from 20:52	karana Gara
from 01:47 (25.09)	nakshatra Rohini
from 06:05 (25.09)	yoga Siddhi

Sun and Moon

Dawn	05:41
Sunrise	06:18
Noon	12:21
Sunset	18:24
End of twilight	19:00
Moonrise	20:28
Moonset	11:36
Day length	12 h 05 min

Gardener’s calendar

tasks at sunrise: good — 4, average — 7, bad — 2

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

task	at sunrise

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Krittika (06:18–18:24) is good for root crops.

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Festivals and periods

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

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 01:47–06:20 (25.09)

Visha Yoga (weekday, tithi and nakshatra) 06:18–20:52 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 20:52–06:20 (25.09) Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 01:47–06:20 (25.09)

Anandadi: Prajapati 01:47–06:20 (25.09) Anandadi: Dhumra 06:18–01:47 (25.09)

Gandanta (tithi): 20:31–21:14

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:43–05:30
Abhijit Muhurta	11:57–12:45
Vijaya Muhurta	14:22–15:10
Godhuli	18:24–18:47
Pradosha	18:24–20:47
Nishitha	23:58–00:46 (25.09)
Amrita Kalam	23:34–01:03 (25.09)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	16:53–18:24
Yamaganda	12:21–13:51
Gulika Kalam	15:22–16:53
Dur Muhurta	16:47–17:35
Varjyam	14:43–16:11

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 06:18–11:46, 16:21–17:25, 18:08–18:24

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 06:18–11:46, 16:21–17:25, 18:08–18:24
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 06:18–11:46, 16:21–17:25, 18:08–18:24
Bathing, washing hair	average 06:18–14:30, 16:21–17:25, 18:08–18:24

Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Krittika; tithi Krishna-panchami; lagna Kanya 06:18, Tula 08:45, Vrischika 11:46, Dhanu 14:30, Makara 16:21, Kumbha 17:25, Mina 18:08

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Krittika — consumption (a wasting disease); Sunday — physical well-being.

Cautions:

The Muhurta Chintamani warns: whoever shaves in Krittika nakshatra 6 times a year puts their life in danger — frequent haircuts in this nakshatra are best avoided.
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 = −2

Strict prohibition: Visha Yoga (weekday, tithi and nakshatra)

+1 Yoga Harshana 06:18–09:15+1 Auspicious tithi 06:18–20:520 Chaturmasya0 Pitru Paksha0 Yoga Vajra 09:15–10:18−1 Anandadi: Dhumra 06:18–01:47 (25.09)−3 Visha Yoga (weekday, tithi and nakshatra) 06:18–20:52

Panchanga at sunrise 06:18

Summary	Best day — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Yoga Siddhi Pitru Paksha: weddings, major purchases and new undertakings are traditionally postponed.
Month	Bhadrapada (amanta) · Ashwina (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Prajapati (No. 5) · Shaka 1973 · Vikram 2108 more
Period	Pitru Paksha · Chaturmasya; shraddha for those who departed on tithi Krishna-shashti

At sunrise 06:20

Tithi	6Krishna-shashti (Nanda, Kartikeya) · until 18:38 more
Nakshatra	Rohini, pada 1 (fixed, Prajapati (Brahma - Creator), Moon) · until 00:26 (26.09) more
Yoga	Siddhi (“success, accomplishment”, auspicious) · until 03:20 (26.09) more
Karana	Gara (movable) · until 07:41 more
Vara	Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Kanya (Virgo), Moon: Vrishabha (Taurus)

Changes during the day

from 07:41	karana Vanija
from 18:38	tithi Krishna-saptami
from 18:38	karana Vishti
from 00:26 (26.09)	nakshatra Mrigashirsha
from 03:20 (26.09)	yoga Vyatipata
from 05:44 (26.09)	karana Bava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	05:43
Sunrise	06:20
Noon	12:21
Sunset	18:21
End of twilight	18:58
Moonrise	21:16
Moonset	12:47
Day length	12 h 01 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

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Rohini (06:20–18:21) is good for sowing.

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Festivals and periods

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

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 06:20–00:26 (26.09) Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day Amrita Siddhi Yoga 00:26–06:22 (26.09)

Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 06:20–18:38 Hutashana Yoga 06:20–18:38 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:20–18:38 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 18:38–06:22 (26.09)

Anandadi: Vardhamana 06:20–00:26 (26.09) Anandadi: Ananda 00:26–06:22 (26.09)

Bhadra in heaven: 18:38–05:44 (26.09); Bhadra Puchha 23:06–00:13 (26.09); Bhadra Mukha 00:13–02:05 (26.09)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:44–05:32
Abhijit Muhurta	11:56–12:44
Vijaya Muhurta	14:21–15:09
Godhuli	18:21–18:45
Pradosha	18:21–20:45
Nishitha	23:57–00:45 (26.09)
Amrita Kalam	21:24–22:55

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	07:50–09:20
Yamaganda	10:50–12:20
Gulika Kalam	13:51–15:21
Dur Muhurta	12:44–13:32, 15:09–15:57
Varjyam	16:53–18:23, 05:51–07:24 (26.09)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average throughout the daytime

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average throughout the daytime
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average throughout the daytime
Bathing, washing hair	good 06:20–14:26, 16:17–17:21, 18:04–18:21

Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Rohini; tithi Krishna-shashti; lagna Kanya 06:20, Tula 08:41, Vrischika 11:42, Dhanu 14:26, Makara 16:17, Kumbha 17:21, Mina 18:04

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Rohini — destruction of all misfortunes; Monday — clear, bright complexion.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Best day · score S = +10

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

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day+2 Yoga Siddhi 06:20–03:20 (26.09)+2 Ravi Yoga 06:20–00:26 (26.09)+1 Anandadi: Vardhamana 06:20–00:26 (26.09)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 06:20–00:26 (26.09)+1 Auspicious weekday0 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 06:20–18:38 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Chaturmasya0 Hutashana Yoga 06:20–18:38 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Pitru Paksha0 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:20–18:38 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)

Panchanga at sunrise 06:20

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	Prajapati (No. 5) · Shaka 1973 · Vikram 2108 more
Period	Pitru Paksha · Chaturmasya; shraddha for those who departed on tithi Krishna-saptami
Festivals	Kalashtami

At sunrise 06:22

Tithi	7Krishna-saptami (Bhadra, Indra) · until 16:58 more
Nakshatra	Mrigashirsha, pada 2 (soft, Soma (Chandra, Moon), Mars) · until 23:39 more
Yoga	Vyatipata (“calamity, downfall”, inauspicious) · until 01:04 (27.09) more
Karana	Bava (movable) · until 16:58 more
Vara	Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Kanya (Virgo), Moon: Vrishabha (Taurus)

Changes during the day

from 16:58	tithi Krishna-ashtami
from 16:58	karana Balava
from 23:39	nakshatra Ardra
from 01:04 (27.09)	yoga Variyana
from 04:22 (27.09)	karana Kaulava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	05:45
Sunrise	06:22
Noon	12:21
Sunset	18:18
End of twilight	18:55
Moonrise	22:12
Moonset	13:48
Day length	11 h 56 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 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, Mrigashirsha (06:22–18:18) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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Festivals and periods

Kalashtami · Kalabhairava

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

Rule: pradosha vyapini: 3 muhurtas after sunset, 18:18–20:43
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

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

Muhurta

Dwipushkar Yoga 06:22–16:58 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 16:58–06:24 (27.09)

Hutashana Yoga 06:22–16:58 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:22–16:58 Yamaghanta 23:39–06:24 (27.09)

Anandadi: Chara 23:39–06:24 (27.09) Anandadi: Rakshasa 06:22–23:39

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	15:08–16:41

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	15:19–16:49
Yamaganda	09:21–10:50
Gulika Kalam	12:20–13:50
Dur Muhurta	08:45–09:33, 23:08–23:57
Varjyam	05:51–07:24

Haircut and shaving

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

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

Cutting hair, shaving	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Bathing, washing hair	average 06:22–17:17, 18:00–18:18

Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Mrigashirsha; tithi Krishna-saptami until 16:58, Krishna-ashtami from 16:58; lagna Kanya 06:22, Tula 08:37, Vrischika 11:38, Dhanu 14:22, Makara 16:13, Kumbha 17:17, Mina 18:00

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

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

Krishna-ashtami 16:58–18:18: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Vyatipata 06:22–18:18: 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

+1 Auspicious nakshatra 06:22–23:390 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 16:58–06:24 (27.09)0 Chaturmasya0 Dwipushkar Yoga 06:22–16:580 Pitru Paksha0 Ashtami 16:58–06:24 (27.09)0 Surya Dagdha tithi 16:58–06:24 (27.09)−1 Anandadi: Rakshasa 06:22–23:39−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−2 Hutashana Yoga 06:22–16:58−2 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:22–16:58−3 Vyatipata 06:22–01:04 (27.09)

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 06:22

Summary	Unfavourable day — many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower), Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) Pitru Paksha: weddings, major purchases and new undertakings are traditionally postponed.
Month	Bhadrapada (amanta) · Ashwina (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Prajapati (No. 5) · Shaka 1973 · Vikram 2108 more
Period	Pitru Paksha · Chaturmasya; shraddha for those who departed on tithi Krishna-ashtami
Festivals	Madhya Ashtami (Pitru Paksha)

At sunrise 06:24

Tithi	8Krishna-ashtami (Jaya, Vasus) · until 15:54 more
Nakshatra	Ardra, pada 2 (sharp, Rudra (Roaring, angry image of Shiva), Rahu) · until 23:29 more
Yoga	Variyana (“excellent, best”, auspicious) · until 23:17 more
Karana	Kaulava (movable) · until 15:54 more
Vara	Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Kanya (Virgo), Moon: Mithuna (Gemini)

Changes during the day

from 15:54	tithi Krishna-navami
from 15:54	karana Taitila
from 23:17	yoga Parigha
from 23:29	nakshatra Punarvasu
from 03:37 (28.09)	karana Gara

Sun and Moon

Dawn	05:47
Sunrise	06:24
Noon	12:20
Sunset	18:16
End of twilight	18:52
Moonrise	23:14
Moonset	14:38
Day length	11 h 52 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 15:54

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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, 13:31–15:53
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

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

Muhurta

Hutashana Yoga 06:24–15:54 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:24–15:54 Krakacha Yoga 15:54–06:26 (28.09)

Anandadi: Musala 06:24–23:29 Anandadi: Gada 23:29–06:26 (28.09)

Surya Dagdha tithi: Krishna-ashtami

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:47–05:35
Abhijit Muhurta	none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday
Vijaya Muhurta	14:18–15:06
Godhuli	18:16–18:40
Pradosha	18:16–20:42
Nishitha	23:56–00:45 (28.09)
Amrita Kalam	13:33–15:08

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	12:20–13:49
Yamaganda	07:53–09:22
Gulika Kalam	10:51–12:20
Dur Muhurta	11:56–12:43
Varjyam	07:59–09:35

Haircut and shaving

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

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

Cutting hair, shaving	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Bathing, washing hair	good 06:24–14:18

Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Ardra; tithi Krishna-ashtami until 15:54, Krishna-navami from 15:54; lagna Kanya 06:24, Tula 08:33, Vrischika 11:34, Dhanu 14:18, Makara 16:09, Kumbha 17:13, Mina 17:56

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

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

Krishna-ashtami 06:24–15:54: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Krishna-navami 15:54–18:16: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Unfavourable day · score S = −7

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

+1 Yoga Variyana 06:24–23:17+1 Auspicious weekday0 Chaturmasya0 Pitru Paksha−1 Krakacha Yoga 15:54–06:26 (28.09)−1 Ashtami 06:24–15:54−1 Anandadi: Musala 06:24–23:29−1 Surya Dagdha tithi 06:24–15:54−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 06:24–23:29−2 Hutashana Yoga 06:24–15:54−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:24–15:54

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	Favourable day — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Anandadi: Siddhi; auspicious time — after 15:28 Pitru Paksha: weddings, major purchases and new undertakings are traditionally postponed.
Month	Bhadrapada (amanta) · Ashwina (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Prajapati (No. 5) · Shaka 1973 · Vikram 2108 more
Period	Pitru Paksha · Chaturmasya; shraddha for those who departed on tithi Krishna-navami
Festivals	Avidhava Navami (Matri Navami)

At sunrise 06:26

Tithi	9Krishna-navami (Rikta, Serpent (Naga)) · until 15:28 more
Nakshatra	Punarvasu, pada 2 (movable, Aditi, Jupiter) · until 23:54 more
Yoga	Parigha (“bolt, barrier”, inauspicious) · until 22:00 more
Karana	Gara (movable) · until 15:28 more
Vara	Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Kanya (Virgo), Moon: Mithuna (Gemini)

Changes during the day

from 15:28	tithi Krishna-dashami
from 15:28	karana Vanija
from 22:00	yoga Shiva
from 23:54	nakshatra Pushya
from 03:29 (29.09)	karana Vishti

Sun and Moon

Dawn	05:49
Sunrise	06:26
Noon	12:20
Sunset	18:13
End of twilight	18:50
Moonrise	none
Moonset	15:17
Day length	11 h 47 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 15:28

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Punarvasu (06:26–18:13) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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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, 13:30–15:28
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

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

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 06:26–23:54 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 15:28–06:28 (29.09) Amrita Siddhi Yoga 23:54–06:28 (29.09) Guru Pushya Yoga 23:54–06:28 (29.09)

Hutashana Yoga 06:26–15:28 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:26–15:28

Anandadi: Siddhi 06:26–23:54 Anandadi: Shubha 23:54–06:28 (29.09)

Bhadra on earth: 03:29–15:38 (29.09); Bhadra Puchha 05:22–06:34 (29.09); Bhadra Mukha 06:34–08:35 (29.09)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:48–05:37
Abhijit Muhurta	11:56–12:43
Vijaya Muhurta	14:17–15:04
Godhuli	18:13–18:38
Pradosha	18:13–20:40
Nishitha	23:56–00:45 (29.09)
Amrita Kalam	21:28–23:06

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	13:48–15:16
Yamaganda	06:26–07:54
Gulika Kalam	09:22–10:51
Dur Muhurta	10:21–11:09, 15:04–15:52
Varjyam	11:41–13:19

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 16:05–17:09, 17:53–18:13

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 16:05–17:09, 17:53–18:13
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	good 16:05–17:09, 17:53–18:13
Bathing, washing hair	good 16:05–17:09, 17:53–18:13

Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Punarvasu; tithi Krishna-navami until 15:28, Krishna-dashami from 15:28; lagna Kanya 06:26, Tula 08:29, Vrischika 11:31, Dhanu 14:14, Makara 16:05, Kumbha 17:09, Mina 17:53

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

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

Krishna-navami 06:26–15:28: 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).

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Day summary

Favourable day · score S = +4

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

Auspicious time begins after 15:28

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day+1 Anandadi: Siddhi 06:26–23:54+1 Auspicious nakshatra 06:26–23:54+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 06:26–23:540 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 15:28–06:28 (29.09)0 Chaturmasya0 Hutashana Yoga 06:26–15:28 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:26–15:28 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Pitru Paksha−1 Yoga Parigha 06:26–10:38−2 Rikta tithi 06:26–15:28

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

Panchanga at sunrise 06:26

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Bhadra on earth, Anandadi: Utpata Pitru Paksha: weddings, major purchases and new undertakings are traditionally postponed.
Month	Bhadrapada (amanta) · Ashwina (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Prajapati (No. 5) · Shaka 1973 · Vikram 2108 more
Period	Pitru Paksha · Chaturmasya; shraddha for those who departed on tithi Krishna-dashami

At sunrise 06:28

Tithi	10Krishna-dashami (Purna, Dharma) · until 15:38 more
Nakshatra	Pushya, pada 2 (light, Brhaspati, Saturn) · until 00:55 (30.09) more
Yoga	Shiva (“auspicious, benevolent”, auspicious) · until 21:10 more
Karana	Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 15:38 more
Vara	Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Kanya (Virgo), Moon: Karka (Cancer)

Changes during the day

from 15:38	tithi Krishna-ekadashi
from 15:38	karana Bava
from 21:10	yoga Siddha
from 00:55 (30.09)	nakshatra Ashlesha
from 03:56 (30.09)	karana Balava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	05:51
Sunrise	06:28
Noon	12:20
Sunset	18:10
End of twilight	18:47
Moonrise	00:21
Moonset	15:49
Day length	11 h 42 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 15:38

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Pushya (06:28–18:10) is good for sowing.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 06:28–15:38: 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-dashami
Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 15:38–06:30 (30.09)

Hutashana Yoga 06:28–15:38

Anandadi: Utpata 06:28–00:55 (30.09) Anandadi: Mrityu 00:55–06:30 (30.09)

Bhadra on earth: 03:29–15:38; Bhadra Puchha 05:22–06:34; Bhadra Mukha 06:34–08:35
Gandanta (tithi): 15:14–16:03

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:50–05:39
Abhijit Muhurta	11:56–12:42
Vijaya Muhurta	14:16–15:03
Godhuli	18:10–18:35
Pradosha	18:10–20:38
Nishitha	23:55–00:45 (30.09)
Amrita Kalam	18:15–19:55

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	10:51–12:19
Yamaganda	15:15–16:43
Gulika Kalam	07:55–09:23
Dur Muhurta	08:48–09:35, 12:42–13:29
Varjyam	08:15–09:55

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 16:01–17:05, 17:49–18:10

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

Cutting hair, shaving	good 16:01–17:05, 17:49–18:10
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	good 16:01–17:05, 17:49–18:10
Bathing, washing hair	good 06:28–14:10, 16:01–17:05, 17:49–18:10

Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Pushya; tithi Krishna-dashami until 15:38, Krishna-ekadashi from 15:38; lagna Kanya 06:28, Tula 08:26, Vrischika 11:27, Dhanu 14:10, Makara 16:01, Kumbha 17:05, Mina 17:49

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

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

Bhadra on earth 06:28–15:38: no shaving or haircuts during Vishti Karana (according to the Muhurta Chintamani, Bhadra does harm when it is on earth; in heaven and in the netherworld its influence on earth is weak).

Cautions:

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

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Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −4

Avoid starting important matters: Bhadra on earth

+2 Pushya 06:28–00:55 (30.09)+1 Yoga Shiva 06:28–21:10+1 Auspicious weekday0 Chaturmasya0 Pitru Paksha0 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 15:38–06:30 (30.09) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−2 Hutashana Yoga 06:28–15:38−3 Anandadi: Utpata 06:28–00:55 (30.09)−3 Bhadra on earth 06:28–15:38

Panchanga at sunrise 06:28

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Yoga Siddha, Anandadi: Manasa; cons: Hutashana Yoga, Fierce or sharp nakshatra Pitru Paksha: weddings, major purchases and new undertakings are traditionally postponed.
Month	Bhadrapada (amanta) · Ashwina (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Prajapati (No. 5) · Shaka 1973 · Vikram 2108 more
Period	Pitru Paksha · Chaturmasya; shraddha for those who departed on tithi Krishna-ekadashi
Festivals	Indira Ekadashi

At sunrise 06:30

Tithi	11Krishna-ekadashi (Nanda, Rudra) · until 16:22 more
Nakshatra	Ashlesha, pada 1 (sharp, Naga - the lord of snakes (Sharpa), Mercury) · until 02:28 (01.10) more Gandamula
Yoga	Siddha (“perfected, accomplished”, auspicious) · until 20:46 more
Karana	Balava (movable) · until 16:22 more
Vara	Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Kanya (Virgo), Moon: Karka (Cancer)

Changes during the day

from 16:22	tithi Krishna-dvadashi
from 16:22	karana Kaulava
from 20:46	yoga Sadhya
from 02:28 (01.10)	nakshatra Magha
from 04:56 (01.10)	karana Taitila

Sun and Moon

Dawn	05:53
Sunrise	06:30
Noon	12:19
Sunset	18:08
End of twilight	18:45
Moonrise	01:30
Moonset	16:15
Day length	11 h 38 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 16:22

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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 15:38 (29.09)–16:22
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Parana (breaking the fast): 06:31–08:50 (01.10)

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

Muhurta

Hutashana Yoga 06:30–16:22 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 16:22–02:28 (01.10)

Anandadi: Manasa 06:30–02:28 (01.10) Anandadi: Padma 02:28–06:31 (01.10)

Gandanta (nakshatra): 20:02–08:55 (01.10)
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Ashlesha

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:51–05:40
Abhijit Muhurta	11:55–12:42
Vijaya Muhurta	14:15–15:02
Godhuli	18:08–18:33
Pradosha	18:08–20:37
Nishitha	23:55–00:44 (01.10)
Amrita Kalam	00:45–02:28 (01.10)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	09:24–10:51
Yamaganda	13:46–15:13
Gulika Kalam	06:30–07:57
Dur Muhurta	06:30–07:16, 07:16–08:03
Varjyam	14:32–16:15

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: bad throughout the daytime

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

Cutting hair, shaving	bad throughout the daytime
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	bad throughout the daytime
Bathing, washing hair	average 06:30–14:06, 15:57–16:22

Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Ashlesha; tithi Krishna-ekadashi until 16:22, Krishna-dvadashi from 16:22; lagna Kanya 06:30, Tula 08:22, Vrischika 11:23, Dhanu 14:06, Makara 15:57, Kumbha 17:01, Mina 17:45

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

Cautions:

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

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Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = −1

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

+2 Yoga Siddha 06:30–20:46+1 Anandadi: Manasa 06:30–02:28 (01.10)0 Chaturmasya0 Pitru Paksha0 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 16:22–02:28 (01.10)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 06:30–02:28 (01.10)−2 Hutashana Yoga 06:30–16:22

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

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

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

Prajapati (No. 5 of 60, “lord of creatures, progenitor”) — A year of growth and fertility: offspring, livestock and harvests multiply.
Northern samvatsara: Tarana (No. 18)
Shaka Samvat 1973 · Vikram Samvat 2108 · Kali Yuga 5152
Next year — Angirasa, from the new moon before Ugadi (the start of Chaitra) 30.03.2052
In South India (Shaka Samvat, lunar reckoning) the years of the 60-year cycle follow one another without a break, and the name of the year changes at Ugadi — at the start of Chaitra, on the first tithi of the bright half.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Krishna-dvadashi
neutral

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Friday
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Punarvasu
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Pushya
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

Krishna-dvadashi
0 — does not affect the haircut rating

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

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

Kanya
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut

Tula
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut

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

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

Makara
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Krishna-trayodashi
no pruning or felling

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Saturday
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Ashlesha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-trayodashi
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Sunday
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-chaturdashi
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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.

Tryahasparsha
A single tithi touches three consecutive days (a long tithi that prevails at two sunrises): unfavourable for weddings and important undertakings.

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

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

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

Shakuni (fixed)
Deity: Kali (personification of the Kali Yuga)
Inauspicious for new undertakings. Good for preparing and taking medicines, mantras, protective and pacifying rites.
A karana is half a tithi; there are 60 of them in a lunar month.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Monday
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Magha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Amavasya
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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

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

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.

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.

Shukla-pratipat
digging, plowing, planting trees

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.

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

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

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

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

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

Tuesday
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Purva-Phalguni
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-pratipat
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 Uttara-Phalguni
Planting and sowing are allowed.

Shukla-pratipat
digging, plowing, planting trees

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

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.

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.

Samvartaka Yoga
The yoga of the “destruction of the world”: Sunday with the 7th tithi or Wednesday with the 1st. One of the worst yogas: auspicious activities are postponed.

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

Uttara-Phalguni
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-dvitya
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

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

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

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

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

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

Shukla-tritya
any undertakings

Anandadi: 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.

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

Hasta
+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.

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.

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

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

Anandadi: 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.

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.

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.

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.

Chitra
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-chaturti
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

Shukla-panchami
do not fell trees, any undertakings

Anandadi: 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.

Swati
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-panchami
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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.

Shukla-panchami (5, waxing Moon)
Group: Purna. Deity: Soma.
The fifth lunar day is owned by Soma, who patronizes medicine, surgery and cleansing the body of poisons. You can begin other important things.

Swati (15)
Meaning: Sword
Symbol: Sword, also sprout or coral
Deity: Waiu (Wind)
Type: movable (chara, chala) — For journeys and moving house, buying vehicles, gardening, quick and temporary changes.
Vimshottari lord: Rahu
Shakti: scatter like air, move, convert

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.

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

Shukla-panchami
do not fell trees, any undertakings

nakshatra Vishakha
Planting and sowing are not allowed, but everyday routine tasks may be carried out.

Vishakha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-shashti (6, waxing Moon)
Group: Nanda. Deity: Kartikeya.
Kartikeya presides on the sixth lunar day, favoring coronations (taking office), establishing new friendships, celebrating holidays and performances.

Vishakha (16)
Meaning: Forked branch (also called Radha - gift)
Symbol: Triumphal arch for marriage, potter's wheel
Deity: Indra and Agni
Type: mixed (mishra, sadharana) — For everyday and routine tasks, work with fire and metal; it is better not to begin important new matters.
Vimshottari lord: Jupiter
Shakti: achieve (many and different goals, fruits)

Vaidhriti (27) — “without support, discord”
One of the two most inauspicious yogas: worldly undertakings are not begun in it at all; good for fasting, prayer and spiritual practice.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

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 Vishakha
Planting and sowing are not allowed, but everyday routine tasks may be carried out.

Shukla-shashti
plowing the ground

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

Hutashana Yoga
“Fiery” tithi of the weekday: Sun — 12, Mon — 6, Tue — 7, Wed — 8, Thu — 9, Fri — 10, Sat — 11. Portends losses, quarrels and harm; new undertakings are avoided.

Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi)
“Poisonous” tithi of the weekday: Sun — 4, Mon — 6, Tue — 7, Wed — 2, Thu — 8, Fri — 9, Sat — 7. Unfavourable for new undertakings, medical treatment and transactions.

Anuradha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-shashti
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Vaidhriti
The nitya yoga of “discord” is in force for most of the day: worldly undertakings are postponed, and the day suits fasting, prayer and spiritual practice.

Shukla-saptami (7, waxing Moon)
Group: Bhadra. Deity: Indra.
The seventh lunar day is ruled by Indra and this favors the start of travel, the purchase of vehicles, as well as other matters where movement is a characteristic feature.

Anuradha (17)
Meaning: Following Radha, success
Symbol: Lotus flower, row, furrow or rut
Deity: Mitra (Friend)
Type: soft (mridu, maitra) — For arts and music, friendship and love, new clothes and jewellery, weddings and festivals.
Vimshottari lord: Saturn
Shakti: give worship (whence abundance and honor, worthy relationships and popularity)

Vishkambha (1) — “prop, bolt”
Inauspicious: portends obstacles. If a matter cannot be postponed, the first 3 ghatis of the yoga (about 1 h 12 min) are skipped.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

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

The Moon in Mesha, Vrishabha, Mithuna or Vrischika: Bhadra is in heaven (svarga) — its influence on earth is weak.

Jyestha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-saptami
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-ashtami (8, waxing Moon)
Group: Jaya. Deity: Vasus.
The ruler of the eighth lunar day is Vasu, which favors the beginning of military operations, the construction of defenses and fortifications.

Jyestha (18)
Meaning: Born before (eldest, chief)
Symbol: Umbrella or earring, amulet, necklace
Deity: Indra (Leader of the Gods)
Type: sharp (tikshna, daruna) — For drastic actions: surgery, severing ties, taming, exorcism, fighting diseases and enemies; unsuitable for other auspicious undertakings (the exception is weddings: Mula is among the nakshatras for marriage).
Vimshottari lord: Mercury
Shakti: rise up and win, draw strength in battle (looking for the limits of fearlessness)

Priti (2) — “love, affection”
Auspicious: friendship, reconciliation, love, matchmaking — anything that requires people’s goodwill.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

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

Shukla-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.

Shukla-ashtami
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Mina
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut

Ashtami
8th tithi: a day of Durga and Shiva, good for fasting and worship, but weaker than usual for worldly undertakings.

Shukla-navami (9, waxing Moon)
Group: Rikta. Deity: Serpent (Naga).
The serpent (Naga) patronizes the ninth lunar day, which is suitable for struggle, destruction, coercion and for efforts to overcome obstacles.

Mula (19)
Meaning: Root
Symbol: Roots, elephant goad, lion's tail (panicle)
Deity: Nirriti (Goddess of Destruction or Alakshmi)
Type: sharp (tikshna, daruna) — For drastic actions: surgery, severing ties, taming, exorcism, fighting diseases and enemies; unsuitable for other auspicious undertakings (the exception is weddings: Mula is among the nakshatras for marriage).
Vimshottari lord: Ketu
Shakti: destroy, crush (also the ability to destroy destruction)

Ayushman (3) — “long-lived”
Auspicious: health and healing, long-term matters and anything meant to last a long time.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

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.

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

Shukla-navami
for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else

Mula
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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.

Purva-Ashadha (20)
Meaning: Prior invincible, unsubdued
Symbol: Elephant tusk, fan or bed
Deity: Varuna
Type: fierce (ugra, krura) — For destructive and dangerous tasks: demolition, work with fire and weapons, disputes; unsuitable for other auspicious undertakings (the exception is weddings: Magha is among the nakshatras for marriage).
Vimshottari lord: Venus
Shakti: add strength, energy (regenerate)

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

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.

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-Ashadha
For pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else.

Shukla-dashami
any undertakings

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.

Purva-Ashadha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-dashami
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-ekadashi (11, waxing Moon)
Group: Nanda. Deity: Rudra.
The ruler of the eleventh lunar day is Rudra, which is favorable for fasting and religious (spiritual) activities. Remembering the Supreme Deity will give especially positive results.

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

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

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.

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-Ashadha
Planting and sowing are allowed.

Shukla-ekadashi
pruning and weeding

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

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

Uttara-Ashadha
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-ekadashi
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

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

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

The Sun’s entry into a new sidereal sign — the start of a solar month. The time around this moment (Punya Kala) is favourable for holy baths, dana and worship of the Sun.

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

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

Shukla-dvadashi
neutral

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.

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

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

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.

Shravana
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-dvadashi
0 — does not affect the haircut rating

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.

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.

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

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

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

Shukla-triodashi
no pruning or felling

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.

Raja Panchaka
Began on a Monday: considered relatively favourable for dealings with the authorities, government service and property.
The Moon in Kumbha or Mina (from the middle of Dhanishtha to the end of Revati). During these five nakshatras people do not travel south, gather firewood or grass, lay a roof or build a bed; cremation is performed with a special rite.

Dhanishtha
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-triodashi
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

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

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

Dhriti (8) — “steadfastness, firmness”
Auspicious: lasting and long-term matters, laying foundations and building, vows.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

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

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

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

Purnima
sowing seeds, any undertakings

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

Anandadi: 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.

Shatabhisha
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Purva-Bhadra
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-chaturdashi
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Purnima
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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.

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

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

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.

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

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

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

Purnima
sowing seeds, any undertakings

Krishna-pratipat
digging, plowing, planting trees

nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra
Planting and sowing are allowed.

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.

Uttara-Bhadra
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-pratipat
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

Uttara-Bhadra (26)
Meaning: Later blessed (foot, leg)
Symbol: Part of the red bed for legs (foot), twins
Deity: Ahirbudhyana (Serpent of the Deep - Milky Way under the horizon)
Type: fixed (dhruva, sthira) — For what is firm and lasting: laying house foundations, housewarming, planting, weddings, taking office, long-term projects.
Vimshottari lord: Saturn
Shakti: give rain (nourishment and stability)

Vriddhi (11) — “growth, increase”
Auspicious: investments, trade, savings, starting ventures that are meant to grow.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

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

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.

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.

Revati
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-dvitya
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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)

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.

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 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

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

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: 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.

Ashwini
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-tritya
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Vyaghata (13) — “crushing blow”
Inauspicious: portends failures and injuries; the first 9 ghatis (about 3 h 36 min) are skipped.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

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

Bharani (2)
Meaning: Carrier (porter or loader)
Symbol: Yoni (bosom, source)
Deity: Yama (Dharma-raja)
Type: fierce (ugra, krura) — For destructive and dangerous tasks: demolition, work with fire and weapons, disputes; unsuitable for other auspicious undertakings (the exception is weddings: Magha is among the nakshatras for marriage).
Vimshottari lord: Venus
Shakti: take (take away) something

The Sun crosses the celestial equator heading south (tropical longitude 180°): day and night are equal. Tula Sankranti comes about 24–25 days later.

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 Bharani
For pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else.

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

Jwalamukhi Yoga
“Fire-breathing” yoga: the 1st tithi with Mula, the 5th with Bharani, the 8th with Krittika, the 9th with Rohini, the 10th with Ashlesha. Especially harmful for weddings, housewarmings, sowing and beginning studies.

Bharani
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-chaturti
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Harshana (14) — “delighting”
Auspicious: festivals, joyful occasions, rest and recreation.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

Krishna-panchami (5, waning Moon)
Group: Purna. Deity: Soma.
The fifth day of the waning moon is owned by Soma, who patronizes medicine, surgery and cleansing the body of poisons. You can begin other important things.

Krittika (3)
Meaning: Cutter (chisel) or chopping
Symbol: Sharp tool (axe, razor), flame
Deity: Agni
Type: mixed (mishra, sadharana) — For everyday and routine tasks, work with fire and metal; it is better not to begin important new matters.
Vimshottari lord: Sun
Shakti: burn and ignite others

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

nakshatra Krittika
Planting and sowing are not allowed, but everyday routine tasks may be carried out.

Krishna-panchami
any undertakings

Visha Yoga (weekday, tithi and nakshatra)
“Cobra venom”: a triple combination of weekday, tithi and nakshatra (Sun — 5th + Krittika, Mon — 2nd + Chitra, Tue — 15th + Rohini, Wed — 7th + Bharani, Thu — 13th + Anuradha, Fri — 6th + Shravana, Sat — 8th + Revati). The strongest of the kuyogas: the day is unfavourable for any activity.

Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra)
An inauspicious combination of tithi and nakshatra (the “empty” nakshatra of a tithi, for example the 6th or 11th tithi with Rohini, the 12th with Ashlesha). Whatever is begun at this time remains without result.

Krittika
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-panchami
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Vajra (15) — “diamond, thunderbolt”
Inauspicious: sudden hindrances, a “lightning strike”; the first 3 ghatis (about 1 h 12 min) are skipped.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

Krishna-shashti (6, waning Moon)
Group: Nanda. Deity: Kartikeya.
Kartikeya presides over the sixth day of the waning moon, favoring coronations (taking office), establishing new friendships, carrying out festivals and performances.

Rohini (4)
Meaning: Red (an epithet of the star Aldebaran)
Symbol: Wagon, rarely: temple, banyan, incense, sandalwood
Deity: Prajapati (Brahma - Creator)
Type: fixed (dhruva, sthira) — For what is firm and lasting: laying house foundations, housewarming, planting, weddings, taking office, long-term projects.
Vimshottari lord: Moon
Shakti: give growth (prosperity, fertility)

Siddhi (16) — “success, accomplishment”
Especially auspicious: success in any undertaking, study and spiritual practice.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

Rohini
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-shashti
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-saptami (7, waning Moon)
Group: Bhadra. Deity: Indra.
The seventh day of the waning moon is ruled by Indra and this favors the start of travel, the purchase of vehicles, as well as other matters where movement is a characteristic feature.

Mrigashirsha (5)
Meaning: Deer head (alt. searching star)
Symbol: Deer head
Deity: Soma (Chandra, Moon)
Type: soft (mridu, maitra) — For arts and music, friendship and love, new clothes and jewellery, weddings and festivals.
Vimshottari lord: Mars
Shakti: give realization (attractiveness, shaping)

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

nakshatra Mrigashirsha
No pruning; planting flowers, soaking and the like are allowed.
according to the Indian tradition: No pruning; planting flowers, soaking seeds and the like are allowed.

Krishna-saptami
soaking seeds is allowed, digging the ground

Krishna-ashtami
tillage and sowing are forbidden

Mrigashirsha
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-saptami
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-ashtami
0 — does not affect the haircut rating

Krishna-ashtami (8, waning Moon)
Group: Jaya. Deity: Vasus.
The ruler of the eighth day of the waning Moon is Vasus, which favors the beginning of military operations, the construction of defenses and fortifications.

Ardra (6)
Meaning: Tear or body fluid (wet)
Symbol: Tear or drop, rarely: diamond or man's head
Deity: Rudra (Roaring, angry image of Shiva)
Type: sharp (tikshna, daruna) — For drastic actions: surgery, severing ties, taming, exorcism, fighting diseases and enemies; unsuitable for other auspicious undertakings (the exception is weddings: Mula is among the nakshatras for marriage).
Vimshottari lord: Rahu
Shakti: give effort that leads to the achievement of the goal (and also, is able to shed sweat or blood)

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

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

Krishna-ashtami
tillage and sowing are forbidden

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

Ardra
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-navami
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-navami (9, waning Moon)
Group: Rikta. Deity: Serpent (Naga).
The Serpent (Naga) presides over the ninth day of the waning Moon, which is suitable for struggle, destruction, coercion and for efforts to overcome obstacles.

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

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

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

Krishna-dashami
any undertakings

Guru Pushya Yoga
A Thursday when the Moon is in Pushya. One of the best times for buying gold and valuables, beginning studies, mantra initiation and spiritual undertakings; not used for weddings.

Krishna-dashami
0 — does not affect the haircut rating

Krishna-dashami (10, waning Moon)
Group: Purna. Deity: Dharma.
The tenth day of the waning moon is protected by Dharma, which favors virtuous deeds, religious events, spiritual practices, as well as other pious activities. You can start any important work.

Krishna-ekadashi
plowing, pruning and weeding

Krishna-ekadashi
0 — does not affect the haircut rating

Krishna-ekadashi (11, waning Moon)
Group: Nanda. Deity: Rudra.
The ruler of the eleventh day of the waning Moon is Rudra, which is favorable for fasting and religious (spiritual) activities. Remembering the Supreme Deity will give especially positive results.

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

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

Krishna-ekadashi
plowing, pruning and weeding

Krishna-dvadashi
neutral