Panchanga Calendar

September 2123

SamvatsaraSubhanu (17)MonthBhadrapada → Adhika Ashwina from 20.09RituVarsha → Sharad from 20.09AyanaDakshinayanaPlace55°45′ N 37°35′ E, UTC+3 changeAyanamsaLahiri

September 2123 falls, in the lunar calendar (amanta), within the months Bhadrapada (until 19.09), Adhika Ashwina (from 20.09). Adhika Ashwina — intercalary month: annual festivals are, as a rule, moved to the following (Nija) month; no major undertakings are begun in it. Periods: all month — Chaturmasya; 5–19.09 — Pitru Paksha. Major festivals: 4.09 Ananta Chaturdashi; 19.09 Mahalaya, Sarva Pitru Amavasya.

Mon

Tue

Wed

Thu

Fri

Sat

Sun

1PAsh11Parivartini

2UAsh12Vamana Jayanti

3Shra13Onam

4Dhan14Ananta Chaturdashi

5Shat15Purnima Shraddha

6PBh1

7UBh2until 18:06

8Rev3

9Ashw4after 17:58

10Bhar5Bharani Shraddha

11Krit6

12Roh7Kalashtami

13Mrig8until 09:37

14Ard9

15Pun11Indira Ekadashi

16Push12until 16:45

17Ashl13Pradosha

18Mag14Ghata Chaturdashi

19PPh30Mahalaya

20UPh1until 07:14

21Has2until 16:25

22Chit3Chandra Darshan

23Swa4Vinayaka Chaturthi

24Vish5after 07:06

25Anu6Skanda Shashti

26Jye6

27Mul7

28Mul8Masik Durgashtami

29PAsh9

30UAsh10after 14:11

Day ratingBest daysFavourableOrdinaryAvoid new venturesUnfavourable

MarkersAdhika MasaPitru Pakshaafter / until HH:MM

Moon5Waxing Moon5Waning Moon15Purnima30Amavasya

Nakshatra typesfixedsoftlightmovablesharpfiercemixed

Icons this month (21)

EkadashiVamana JayantiPradoshaAnanta ChaturdashiShraddha (ancestors)day of Purnima (full moon fast and puja)moment of the full moon (see the time in the “Sky this month” card)SankashtiTripushkar YogaKalashtamiAmrita Siddhi YogaGuru Pushya YogaShivaratriSankrantiday of Amavasya (ancestor rites)Dwipushkar YogaChandra DarshanAutumnal equinoxVinayaka ChaturthiSkanda ShashtiGoddess (Durga, Kali)

How to read the calendar

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

Best days

3.09 Fri — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Auspicious nakshatra, Yoga Shobhana
Shravana (movable): for journeys and moving house, buying vehicles, gardening, quick and temporary changes.
7.09 Tue — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Anandadi: Siddhi, Auspicious nakshatra until 18:06
Uttara-Bhadra (fixed): for what is firm and lasting: laying house foundations, housewarming, planting, weddings, taking office, long-term projects.
Pitru Paksha: weddings, major purchases and new undertakings are traditionally postponed.
13.09 Mon — Amrita Siddhi Yoga, Yoga Siddhi, Anandadi: Ananda until 09:37
Mrigashirsha (soft): for arts and music, friendship and love, new clothes and jewellery, weddings and festivals.
Pitru Paksha: weddings, major purchases and new undertakings are traditionally postponed.
16.09 Thu — Amrita Siddhi Yoga, Pushya, Anandadi: Shubha until 16:45
Pushya (light): for quick matters: trade, healing, study, travel, purchases and starting a business.
Pitru Paksha: weddings, major purchases and new undertakings are traditionally postponed.
20.09 Mon — Yoga Shubha, Anandadi: Shrivatsa, Auspicious nakshatra until 07:14
Uttara-Phalguni (fixed): for what is firm and lasting: laying house foundations, housewarming, planting, weddings, taking office, long-term projects.
Adhika Masa: not for weddings, housewarmings or major new undertakings; good for spiritual practice.
30.09 Thu — Ravi Yoga, Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Auspicious nakshatra after 14:11
Shravana (movable): for journeys and moving house, buying vehicles, gardening, quick and temporary changes.
Adhika Masa: not for weddings, housewarmings or major new undertakings; good for spiritual practice.

Festivals

1.09 Wed Parivartini Ekadashi (Parsva, Vamana)
2.09 Thu Vamana Jayanti
3.09 Fri Onam (Thiruvonam)
3.09 Fri Pradosha Vrat
4.09 Sat Ananta Chaturdashi
5.09 Sun Bhadrapada Purnima
5.09 Sun Purnima Shraddha (start of Pitru Paksha)
9.09 Thu Sankashti Chaturthi (Vighnaraja)
10.09 Fri Bharani Shraddha
12.09 Sun Kalashtami
12.09 Sun Madhya Ashtami (Pitru Paksha)
13.09 Mon Avidhava Navami (Matri Navami)
15.09 Wed Indira Ekadashi
16.09 Thu Indira Ekadashi — Vaishnava fast
17.09 Fri Pradosha Vrat
17.09 Fri Masik Shivaratri
18.09 Sat Ghata Chaturdashi (Shastrahata Shraddha)
19.09 Sun Mahalaya, Sarva Pitru Amavasya
19.09 Sun Bhadrapada Amavasya
19.09 Sun Kanya Sankranti (Vishwakarma Puja)
22.09 Wed Chandra Darshan
23.09 Thu Vinayaka Chaturthi
25.09 Sat Skanda Shashti
28.09 Tue Masik Durgashtami

Special muhurta yogas

3.09 Fri Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 05:37–04:47 (04.09)
7.09 Tue Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 05:44–03:52 (08.09)
9.09 Thu Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 05:48–01:30 (10.09)
11.09 Sat Tripushkar Yoga 13:48–22:50
11.09 Sat Amrita Siddhi Yoga 22:50–05:54 (12.09)
11.09 Sat Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 22:50–05:54 (12.09)
13.09 Mon Amrita Siddhi Yoga 05:56–20:12
13.09 Mon Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 05:56–20:12
16.09 Thu Amrita Siddhi Yoga 06:02–16:45
16.09 Thu Guru Pushya Yoga 06:02–16:45
16.09 Thu Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 06:02–16:45
19.09 Sun Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 15:13–06:09 (20.09)
21.09 Tue Dwipushkar Yoga 16:25–22:59
24.09 Fri Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 22:37–06:19 (25.09)
26.09 Sun Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:44–06:23 (27.09)

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

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

Avoid starting important matters

5.09 Sun — Bhadra on earth, Panchaka, Anandadi: Rakshasa
8.09 Wed — many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower), Bhadra on earth, Anandadi: Utpata (unfavourable day)
14.09 Tue — Yamaghanta, many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower), Vyatipata (unfavourable day)
17.09 Fri — Anandadi: Mrityu, Fierce or sharp nakshatra (unfavourable day)
18.09 Sat — Krishna Chaturdashi, Bhadra on earth, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
19.09 Sun — Amavasya, Sankranti day, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
23.09 Thu — Vaidhriti, Rikta tithi, Vishti (Bhadra)
26.09 Sun — Samvartaka Yoga, Anandadi: Kana, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
27.09 Mon — many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower), Vishti (Bhadra), Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) (unfavourable day)

Sky this month

6.09 Full moon (Purnima) 00:26
19.09 New moon (Amavasya) 22:46
19.09 Kanya Sankranti 02:11 — the Sun enters Kanya (Virgo)
23.09 Autumnal equinox 14:31
There are no eclipses this month.

Periods

all month Chaturmasya
5–19.09 Pitru Paksha
from 20.09 Adhika Masa
4.09 17:07 – 9.09 02:46 Mrityu Panchaka

Samvatsara and month

Subhanu (No. 17, “beautifully shining”) — A year of health and well-being: good rains, peace in families. more

Northern samvatsara: Hemalamba. Shaka Samvat 2045, Vikram Samvat 2180, Kali Yuga 5224.

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

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

Adhika Masa (intercalary month, also called Purushottama Masa or Mala Masa) — a lunar month during which the Sun does not pass into a new sign; it takes the name of the following month with the prefix “Adhika”, and the month after it is called “Nija” (true). In an Adhika month the annual festivals are not observed (they move to the Nija month; the exception is Ganga Dussehra, which in a year with Adhika Jyeshtha is celebrated in the intercalary month), weddings are not held, upanayana, housewarming and the laying of a house foundation are not performed, and no major undertakings are begun. Monthly observances — Ekadashis (Padmini and Parama), Pradosha, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri — are kept as usual, and the month itself is dedicated to Purushottama (Vishnu) and is especially good for japa, reading sacred texts, fasting and dana.

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 · after 2100, times are approximate: the ΔT correction for such dates is unknown

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Anandadi: Shrivatsa, Yoga Ayushman; cons: Vishti (Bhadra), Fierce or sharp nakshatra
Month	Bhadrapada (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Subhanu (No. 17) · Shaka 2045 · Vikram 2180 more
Period	Chaturmasya
Festivals	Parivartini Ekadashi (Parsva, Vamana)

At sunrise 05:33

Tithi	11Shukla-ekadashi (Nanda, Rudra) · until 23:22 more
Nakshatra	Purva-Ashadha, pada 1 (fierce, Varuna, Venus) · until 01:52 (02.09) more
Yoga	Ayushman (“long-lived”, auspicious) · until 01:36 (02.09) more
Karana	Vanija (movable) · until 10:31 more
Vara	Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Dhanu (Sagittarius)

Changes during the day

from 10:31	karana Vishti
from 23:22	tithi Shukla-dvadashi
from 23:22	karana Bava
from 01:36 (02.09)	yoga Saubhagya
from 01:52 (02.09)	nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:54
Sunrise	05:33
Noon	12:29
Sunset	19:25
End of twilight	20:04
Moonrise	17:09
Moonset	00:13
Day length	13 h 52 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Ashadha (05:33–19:25) is good for root crops.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 10:31–19:25: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

more — lunar calendar for gardeners

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 21:32 (31.08)–23:22
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Parana (breaking the fast): 05:40–08:20 (02.09)

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 22:07–01:52 (02.09) Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 23:22–05:35 (02.09)

Anandadi: Shrivatsa 05:33–01:52 (02.09) Anandadi: Vajra 01:52–05:35 (02.09)

Bhadra in the netherworld: 10:31–23:22; Bhadra Puchha 15:37–16:54; Bhadra Mukha 16:54–19:03

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:12–04:52
Abhijit Muhurta	none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday
Vijaya Muhurta	14:48–15:43
Godhuli	19:25–19:45
Pradosha	19:25–21:27
Nishitha	00:09–00:50 (02.09)
Amrita Kalam	20:36–22:21

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	12:29–14:13
Yamaganda	07:17–09:01
Gulika Kalam	10:45–12:29
Dur Muhurta	12:01–12:57
Varjyam	10:03–11:49

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 07:23–13:24, 17:56–18:58
Cutting toenails	average throughout the daytime
Bathing, washing hair	good 07:23–16:06, 17:56–18:58

Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Purva-Ashadha; tithi Shukla-ekadashi; lagna Simha 05:33, Kanya 07:23, Tula 10:23, Vrischika 13:24, Dhanu 16:06, Makara 17:56, Kumbha 18:58

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Purva-Ashadha — ruin of the family; Wednesday — favour of the authorities.

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 = +1

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

+1 Anandadi: Shrivatsa 05:33–01:52 (02.09)+1 Yoga Ayushman 05:33–01:36 (02.09)+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 05:33–23:220 Chaturmasya−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 05:33–01:52 (02.09)−2 Vishti (Bhadra) 10:31–23:22

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 05:33

Summary	Favourable day — Anandadi: Saumya, Auspicious nakshatra
Month	Bhadrapada (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Subhanu (No. 17) · Shaka 2045 · Vikram 2180 more
Period	Chaturmasya
Festivals	Vamana Jayanti

At sunrise 05:35

Tithi	12Shukla-dvadashi (Bhadra, Sun (Ravi)) · until 00:36 (03.09) more
Nakshatra	Uttara-Ashadha, pada 1 (fixed, Vishva-Deva (All Gods), Sun) · until 03:39 (03.09) more
Yoga	Saubhagya (“good fortune, marital happiness”, auspicious) · until 01:32 (03.09) more
Karana	Bava (movable) · until 12:03 more
Vara	Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Dhanu (Sagittarius)

Changes during the day

from 12:03	karana Balava
from 00:36 (03.09)	tithi Shukla-triodashi
from 00:36 (03.09)	karana Kaulava
from 01:32 (03.09)	yoga Shobhana
from 03:39 (03.09)	nakshatra Shravana

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:56
Sunrise	05:35
Noon	12:29
Sunset	19:22
End of twilight	20:01
Moonrise	17:35
Moonset	01:21
Day length	13 h 47 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

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Ashadha (05:35–19:22) is good for sowing.

more — lunar calendar for gardeners

Festivals and periods

Vamana Jayanti · Vamana

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

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 23:22 (01.09)–00:36 (03.09)
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Anandadi: Saumya 05:35–21:16 Anandadi: Dhwaja 05:21–05:37 (03.09) Anandadi: Dhwanksha 21:16–05:21 (03.09)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:13–04:54
Abhijit Muhurta	12:01–12:56
Vijaya Muhurta	14:46–15:42
Godhuli	19:22–19:43
Pradosha	19:22–21:25
Nishitha	00:09–00:50 (03.09)
Amrita Kalam	20:47–22:30

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	14:12–15:55
Yamaganda	05:35–07:18
Gulika Kalam	09:02–10:45
Dur Muhurta	10:11–11:06, 15:42–16:37
Varjyam	10:28–12:11

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 07:19–13:20, 17:52–18:54

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

Cutting hair, shaving	good 07:19–13:20, 17:52–18:54
Cutting fingernails	average throughout the daytime
Cutting toenails	good 07:19–13:20, 17:52–18:54
Bathing, washing hair	good 07:19–16:03, 17:52–18:54

Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha; tithi Shukla-dvadashi; lagna Simha 05:35, Kanya 07:19, Tula 10:19, Vrischika 13:20, Dhanu 16:03, Makara 17:52, Kumbha 18:54

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

+1 Anandadi: Saumya 05:35–21:16+1 Auspicious nakshatra 05:35–03:39 (03.09)+1 Yoga Saubhagya 05:35–01:32 (03.09)+1 Auspicious weekday0 Chaturmasya

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

Panchanga at sunrise 05:35

Summary	Best day — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Auspicious nakshatra
Month	Bhadrapada (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Subhanu (No. 17) · Shaka 2045 · Vikram 2180 more
Period	Chaturmasya
Festivals	Onam (Thiruvonam) · Pradosha Vrat

At sunrise 05:37

Tithi	13Shukla-triodashi (Jaya, God of Love) · until 01:10 (04.09) more
Nakshatra	Shravana, pada 1 (movable, Shri Vishnu, Moon) · until 04:47 (04.09) more
Yoga	Shobhana (“splendid, beautiful”, auspicious) · until 00:58 (04.09) more
Karana	Kaulava (movable) · until 12:58 more
Vara	Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Makara (Capricorn)

Changes during the day

from 12:58	karana Taitila
from 00:58 (04.09)	yoga Atiganda
from 01:10 (04.09)	tithi Shukla-chaturdashi
from 01:10 (04.09)	karana Gara
from 04:47 (04.09)	nakshatra Dhanishtha

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:58
Sunrise	05:37
Noon	12:29
Sunset	19:20
End of twilight	19:59
Moonrise	17:56
Moonset	02:33
Day length	13 h 43 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

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Shravana (05:37–19:20) is good for sowing.

more — lunar calendar for gardeners

Festivals and periods

Onam (Thiruvonam) · Vamana and King Mahabali

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

Rule: nakshatra 6 ghatis after sunrise, 08:01
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Pradosha Vrat · Shiva

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

Rule: pradosha vyapini: 3 muhurtas after sunset, 19:20–21:24
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 05:37–04:47 (04.09) Ravi Yoga 04:47–05:39 (04.09)

Anandadi: Prajapati 04:47–05:39 (04.09) Anandadi: Dhumra 05:37–04:47 (04.09)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:15–04:56
Abhijit Muhurta	12:01–12:56
Vijaya Muhurta	14:45–15:40
Godhuli	19:20–19:40
Pradosha	19:20–21:24
Nishitha	00:09–00:50 (04.09)
Amrita Kalam	17:54–19:34

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	10:45–12:28
Yamaganda	15:54–17:37
Gulika Kalam	07:20–09:02
Dur Muhurta	08:21–09:16, 12:56–13:51
Varjyam	07:51–09:31

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 07:15–13:16, 17:48–18:50

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

Cutting hair, shaving	good 07:15–13:16, 17:48–18:50
Cutting fingernails	average throughout the daytime
Cutting toenails	good 07:15–13:16, 17:48–18:50
Bathing, washing hair	good 07:15–15:59, 17:48–18:50

Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Shravana; tithi Shukla-triodashi; lagna Simha 05:37, Kanya 07:15, Tula 10:16, Vrischika 13:16, Dhanu 15:59, Makara 17:48, Kumbha 18:50

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Shravana — bodily development (physical growth); Friday — universal respect.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Best day · score S = +6

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

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 05:37–04:47 (04.09)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 05:37–04:47 (04.09)+1 Yoga Shobhana 05:37–00:58 (04.09)+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 05:37–01:10 (04.09)0 Chaturmasya−1 Anandadi: Dhumra 05:37–04:47 (04.09)

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 05:37

Summary	Favourable day — Ravi Yoga, Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi); auspicious time — until 17:07
Month	Bhadrapada (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Subhanu (No. 17) · Shaka 2045 · Vikram 2180 more
Period	Chaturmasya
Festivals	Ananta Chaturdashi

At sunrise 05:39

Tithi	14Shukla-chaturdashi (Rikta, Kali) · until 01:05 (05.09) more
Nakshatra	Dhanishtha, pada 1 (movable, Vasu (kind) - 8 phenomena of nature, assistants of Indra, Mars) · until 05:18 (05.09) more
Yoga	Atiganda (“great danger”, inauspicious) · until 23:53 more
Karana	Gara (movable) · until 13:12 more
Vara	Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Makara (Capricorn)

Changes during the day

from 13:12	karana Vanija
from 23:53	yoga Sukarma
from 01:05 (05.09)	tithi Purnima
from 01:05 (05.09)	karana Vishti
from 05:18 (05.09)	nakshatra Shatabhisha

Sun and Moon

Dawn	05:00
Sunrise	05:39
Noon	12:29
Sunset	19:17
End of twilight	19:56
Moonrise	18:13
Moonset	03:49
Day length	13 h 38 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

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

Shukla-chaturdashi 05:39–19:17: 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 01:10–01:05 (05.09)
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:39–01:05 (05.09) Ravi Yoga 05:39–05:18 (05.09)

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 01:05–05:41 (05.09)

Anandadi: Vardhamana 05:39–05:18 (05.09) Anandadi: Ananda 05:18–05:41 (05.09)

Bhadra on earth: 01:05–12:49 (05.09); Bhadra Puchha 08:40–09:50 (05.09); Bhadra Mukha 09:50–11:47 (05.09)
Mrityu Panchaka: 17:07–02:46 (09.09)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:16–04:57
Abhijit Muhurta	12:01–12:55
Vijaya Muhurta	14:44–15:39
Godhuli	19:17–19:38
Pradosha	19:17–21:22
Nishitha	00:08–00:50 (05.09)
Amrita Kalam	18:41–20:19

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	09:03–10:46
Yamaganda	14:10–15:53
Gulika Kalam	05:39–07:21
Dur Muhurta	05:39–06:33, 06:33–07:28
Varjyam	08:52–10:30

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	average 07:11–15:55, 17:44–18:47

Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Dhanishtha; tithi Shukla-chaturdashi; lagna Simha 05:39, Kanya 07:11, Tula 10:12, Vrischika 13:13, Dhanu 15:55, Makara 17:44, Kumbha 18:47

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

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

Shukla-chaturdashi 05:39–19:17: a Rikta and Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Favourable day · score S = +3

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

Auspicious time ends by 17:07

+2 Ravi Yoga 05:39–05:18 (05.09)+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:39–01:05 (05.09)+1 Anandadi: Vardhamana 05:39–05:18 (05.09)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 05:39–05:18 (05.09)0 Chaturmasya0 Panchaka 17:07–05:41 (05.09)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−2 Rikta tithi 05:39–01:05 (05.09)

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

Panchanga at sunrise 05:39

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Bhadra on earth, Panchaka Pitru Paksha: weddings, major purchases and new undertakings are traditionally postponed.
Month	Bhadrapada (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Subhanu (No. 17) · Shaka 2045 · Vikram 2180 more
Period	Pitru Paksha · Chaturmasya; shraddha for those who departed on tithi Purnima
Festivals	Purnima Shraddha (start of Pitru Paksha) · Bhadrapada Purnima

At sunrise 05:41

Tithi	15Purnima (Purna, Vishvedevas) · until 00:26 (06.09) more
Nakshatra	Shatabhisha, pada 1 (movable, Varuna, Rahu) · until 05:14 (06.09) more
Yoga	Sukarma (“good deed”, auspicious) · until 22:20 more
Karana	Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 12:49 more
Vara	Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Kumbha (Aquarius)

Changes during the day

from 12:49	karana Bava
from 22:20	yoga Dhriti
from 00:26 (06.09)	tithi Krishna-pratipat
from 00:26 (06.09)	karana Balava
from 05:14 (06.09)	nakshatra Purva-Bhadra

Sun and Moon

Dawn	05:02
Sunrise	05:41
Noon	12:28
Sunset	19:15
End of twilight	19:53
Moonrise	18:30
Moonset	05:07
Day length	13 h 34 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Shatabhisha (05:41–19:15) is good for sowing.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 05:41–12:49: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

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

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

Rule: aparahna vyapini: the 4th fifth of the daytime, 13:49–16:32
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Bhadrapada Purnima · Chandra (the Moon)

The full moon of Bhadrapada: Uma Maheshwara Vrat; from this day (Purnima Shraddha) Pitru Paksha begins — the fortnight of ancestor rites.

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 01:05–00:26 (06.09)
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

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

Muhurta

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 00:26–05:42 (06.09)

Anandadi: Chara 05:14–05:42 (06.09) Anandadi: Rakshasa 05:41–05:14 (06.09)

Bhadra on earth: 01:05–12:49; Bhadra Puchha 08:40–09:50; Bhadra Mukha 09:50–11:47
Mrityu Panchaka: 17:07 (04.09)–02:46 (09.09)
Gandanta (tithi): 00:02–00:48 (06.09)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:17–04:59
Abhijit Muhurta	12:00–12:55
Vijaya Muhurta	14:43–15:38
Godhuli	19:15–19:36
Pradosha	19:15–21:20
Nishitha	00:08–00:49 (06.09)
Amrita Kalam	22:03–23:39

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	17:33–19:15
Yamaganda	12:28–14:09
Gulika Kalam	15:51–17:33
Dur Muhurta	17:26–18:20
Varjyam	12:29–14:05

Haircut and shaving

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

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

Cutting hair, shaving	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Bathing, washing hair	average 07:07–15:51, 17:40–18:43

Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Shatabhisha; tithi Purnima; lagna Simha 05:41, Kanya 07:07, Tula 10:08, Vrischika 13:09, Dhanu 15:51, Makara 17:40, Kumbha 18:43

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

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

Purnima 05:41–19:15: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Bhadra on earth 05:41–12:49: no shaving or haircuts during Vishti Karana (according to the Muhurta Chintamani, Bhadra does harm when it is on earth; in heaven and in the netherworld its influence on earth is weak).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −3

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

Avoid starting important matters: Bhadra on earth

+1 Auspicious nakshatra 05:41–05:14 (06.09)+1 Yoga Sukarma 05:41–22:200 Chaturmasya0 Pitru Paksha−1 Anandadi: Rakshasa 05:41–05:14 (06.09)−1 Panchaka all day−3 Bhadra on earth 05:41–12:49

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

Panchanga at sunrise 05:41

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Yoga Dhriti, Auspicious weekday; cons: Fierce or sharp nakshatra, Panchaka Pitru Paksha: weddings, major purchases and new undertakings are traditionally postponed.
Month	Bhadrapada (amanta) · Ashwina (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Subhanu (No. 17) · Shaka 2045 · Vikram 2180 more
Period	Pitru Paksha · Chaturmasya; shraddha for those who departed on tithi Krishna-pratipat

At sunrise 05:42

Tithi	1Krishna-pratipat (Nanda, Brahma) · until 23:16 more
Nakshatra	Purva-Bhadra, pada 1 (fierce, Aja Ekapad - sunbeam or lightning strike, Jupiter) · until 04:44 (07.09) more
Yoga	Dhriti (“steadfastness, firmness”, auspicious) · until 20:23 more
Karana	Balava (movable) · until 11:54 more
Vara	Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Kumbha (Aquarius)

Changes during the day

from 11:54	karana Kaulava
from 20:23	yoga Shula
from 23:16	tithi Krishna-dvitya
from 23:16	karana Taitila
from 04:44 (07.09)	nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra

Sun and Moon

Dawn	05:04
Sunrise	05:42
Noon	12:28
Sunset	19:12
End of twilight	19:50
Moonrise	18:46
Moonset	06:26
Day length	13 h 29 min

Sky

Full moon (Purnima)	00:26

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

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Bhadra (05:42–19:12) is good for root crops.

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Festivals and periods

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

Muhurta

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 23:16–05:44 (07.09)

Anandadi: Musala 05:42–04:44 (07.09) Anandadi: Gada 04:44–05:44 (07.09)

Mrityu Panchaka: 17:07 (04.09)–02:46 (09.09)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:19–05:01
Abhijit Muhurta	12:00–12:54
Vijaya Muhurta	14:42–15:36
Godhuli	19:12–19:33
Pradosha	19:12–21:18
Nishitha	00:07–00:49 (07.09)
Amrita Kalam	20:54–22:28

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	07:24–09:05
Yamaganda	10:46–12:27
Gulika Kalam	14:08–15:50
Dur Muhurta	12:54–13:48, 15:36–16:30
Varjyam	11:30–13:04

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 07:04–13:05, 17:36–18:39

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 07:04–13:05, 17:36–18:39
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 07:04–13:05, 17:36–18:39
Bathing, washing hair	average 07:04–15:47, 17:36–18:39

Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Purva-Bhadra; tithi Krishna-pratipat; lagna Simha 05:42, Kanya 07:04, Tula 10:04, Vrischika 13:05, Dhanu 15:47, Makara 17:36, Kumbha 18:39

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

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = 0

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

+1 Yoga Dhriti 05:42–20:23+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 05:42–23:160 Chaturmasya0 Pitru Paksha−1 Anandadi: Musala 05:42–04:44 (07.09)−1 Panchaka all day−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 05:42–04:44 (07.09)

Panchanga at sunrise 05:42

Summary	Best day — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Anandadi: Siddhi; auspicious time — until 18:06 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	Subhanu (No. 17) · Shaka 2045 · Vikram 2180 more
Period	Pitru Paksha · Chaturmasya; shraddha for those who departed on tithi Krishna-dvitya

At sunrise 05:44

Tithi	2Krishna-dvitya (Bhadra, Vidhatr) · until 21:45 more
Nakshatra	Uttara-Bhadra, pada 1 (fixed, Ahirbudhyana (Serpent of the Deep - Milky Way under the horizon), Saturn) · until 03:52 (08.09) more
Yoga	Shula (“spear, sharp pain”, inauspicious) · until 18:06 more
Karana	Taitila (movable) · until 10:33 more
Vara	Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Mina (Pisces)

Changes during the day

from 10:33	karana Gara
from 18:06	yoga Ganda
from 21:45	tithi Krishna-tritya
from 21:45	karana Vanija
from 03:52 (08.09)	nakshatra Revati

Sun and Moon

Dawn	05:06
Sunrise	05:44
Noon	12:28
Sunset	19:09
End of twilight	19:48
Moonrise	19:02
Moonset	07:47
Day length	13 h 25 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Bhadra (05:44–19:09) is good for sowing.

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Festivals and periods

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

Muhurta

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 05:44–03:52 (08.09) Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 05:44–03:52 (08.09) Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 21:45–05:46 (08.09)

Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 21:45–03:52 (08.09)

Anandadi: Siddhi 05:44–03:52 (08.09) Anandadi: Shubha 03:52–05:46 (08.09)

Mrityu Panchaka: 17:07 (04.09)–02:46 (09.09)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:20–05:02
Abhijit Muhurta	12:00–12:54
Vijaya Muhurta	14:41–15:35
Godhuli	19:09–19:31
Pradosha	19:09–21:17
Nishitha	00:07–00:49 (08.09)
Amrita Kalam	23:14–00:47 (08.09)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	15:48–17:29
Yamaganda	09:06–10:46
Gulika Kalam	12:27–14:08
Dur Muhurta	08:25–09:19, 23:24–00:07 (08.09)
Varjyam	13:59–15:31

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 07:00–13:01, 17:32–18:35

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	average 07:00–13:01, 17:32–18:35
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 07:00–13:01, 17:32–18:35
Bathing, washing hair	average throughout the daytime

Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra; tithi Krishna-dvitya; lagna Simha 05:44, Kanya 07:00, Tula 10:00, Vrischika 13:01, Dhanu 15:43, Makara 17:32, Kumbha 18:35

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

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Best day · score S = +5

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

Auspicious time ends by 18:06

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 05:44–03:52 (08.09)+1 Anandadi: Siddhi 05:44–03:52 (08.09)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 05:44–03:52 (08.09)+1 Auspicious tithi 05:44–21:45+1 Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 05:44–03:52 (08.09)0 Chaturmasya0 Pitru Paksha0 Yoga Ganda 18:06–20:15−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Panchaka all day

Panchanga at sunrise 05:44

Summary	Unfavourable day — many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower), Bhadra on earth Pitru Paksha: weddings, major purchases and new undertakings are traditionally postponed.
Month	Bhadrapada (amanta) · Ashwina (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Subhanu (No. 17) · Shaka 2045 · Vikram 2180 more
Period	Pitru Paksha · Chaturmasya; shraddha for those who departed on tithi Krishna-tritya

At sunrise 05:46

Tithi	3Krishna-tritya (Jaya, Vishnu) · until 19:57 more
Nakshatra	Revati, pada 1 (soft, Pushan (Prosperous), Mercury) · until 02:46 (09.09) more Gandamula
Yoga	Ganda (“danger, knot”, inauspicious) · until 15:36 more
Karana	Vanija (movable) · until 08:52 more
Vara	Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Mina (Pisces)

Changes during the day

from 08:52	karana Vishti
from 15:36	yoga Vriddhi
from 19:57	tithi Krishna-chaturti
from 19:57	karana Bava
from 02:46 (09.09)	nakshatra Ashwini

Sun and Moon

Dawn	05:08
Sunrise	05:46
Noon	12:27
Sunset	19:07
End of twilight	19:45
Moonrise	19:22
Moonset	09:10
Day length	13 h 20 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Revati (05:46–19:07) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 08:52–19:07: 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

Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:46–19:57 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:46–19:57

Anandadi: Utpata 05:46–02:46 (09.09) Anandadi: Mrityu 02:46–05:48 (09.09)

Bhadra on earth: 08:52–19:57; Bhadra Puchha 16:04–17:10; Bhadra Mukha 17:10–19:01
Mrityu Panchaka: 17:07 (04.09)–02:46 (09.09)
Gandanta (nakshatra): 21:03–08:27 (09.09)
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Revati

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:21–05:04
Abhijit Muhurta	none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday
Vijaya Muhurta	14:40–15:33
Godhuli	19:07–19:28
Pradosha	19:07–21:15
Nishitha	00:06–00:49 (09.09)
Amrita Kalam	00:28–02:00 (09.09)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	12:27–14:07
Yamaganda	07:26–09:06
Gulika Kalam	10:46–12:27
Dur Muhurta	12:00–12:53
Varjyam	15:19–16:50

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 06:56–08:52

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

Cutting hair, shaving	good 06:56–08:52
Cutting fingernails	average 05:46–08:52
Cutting toenails	good 06:56–08:52
Bathing, washing hair	good 06:56–15:39, 17:28–18:31

Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Revati; tithi Krishna-tritya; lagna Simha 05:46, Kanya 06:56, Tula 09:56, Vrischika 12:57, Dhanu 15:39, Makara 17:28, Kumbha 18:31

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

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

Bhadra on earth 08:52–19:07: 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 = −8

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

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

Avoid starting important matters: Bhadra on earth

+1 Auspicious nakshatra 05:46–02:46 (09.09)+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 05:46–19:570 Yoga Vriddhi 15:36–05:48 (09.09)0 Chaturmasya0 Pitru Paksha−1 Panchaka 05:46–02:46 (09.09)−2 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:46–19:57−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:46–19:57−3 Anandadi: Utpata 05:46–02:46 (09.09)−3 Bhadra on earth 08:52–19:57

Panchanga at sunrise 05:46

Summary	Favourable day — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Anandadi: Manasa; auspicious time — after 17:58 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	Subhanu (No. 17) · Shaka 2045 · Vikram 2180 more
Period	Pitru Paksha · Chaturmasya; shraddha for those who departed on tithi Krishna-chaturti
Festivals	Sankashti Chaturthi (Vighnaraja)

At sunrise 05:48

Tithi	4Krishna-chaturti (Rikta, Yama) · until 17:58 more
Nakshatra	Ashwini, pada 1 (light, Ashwini Kumara, Ketu) · until 01:30 (10.09) more Gandamula
Yoga	Vriddhi (“growth, increase”, auspicious) · until 12:56 more
Karana	Bava (movable) · until 06:59 more
Vara	Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Mesha (Aries)

Changes during the day

from 06:59	karana Balava
from 12:56	yoga Dhruva
from 17:58	tithi Krishna-panchami
from 17:58	karana Kaulava
from 01:30 (10.09)	nakshatra Bharani
from 04:57 (10.09)	karana Taitila

Sun and Moon

Dawn	05:10
Sunrise	05:48
Noon	12:27
Sunset	19:04
End of twilight	19:42
Moonrise	19:45
Moonset	10:34
Day length	13 h 15 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 17:58

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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, 19:45
the tithi does not cover the decisive time on either day — the following day is chosen

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

Muhurta

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 05:48–01:30 (10.09) Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 17:58–05:50 (10.09)

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:48–17:58 Jwalamukhi Yoga 01:30–05:50 (10.09)

Anandadi: Manasa 05:48–01:30 (10.09) Anandadi: Padma 01:30–05:50 (10.09)

Gandanta (nakshatra): 21:03 (08.09)–08:27
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Ashwini

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:23–05:05
Abhijit Muhurta	12:00–12:53
Vijaya Muhurta	14:39–15:32
Godhuli	19:04–19:26
Pradosha	19:04–21:13
Nishitha	00:06–00:49 (10.09)
Amrita Kalam	18:41–20:12

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	14:06–15:45
Yamaganda	05:48–07:28
Gulika Kalam	09:07–10:47
Dur Muhurta	10:14–11:07, 15:32–16:25
Varjyam	21:43–23:14

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 17:58–18:27

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

Cutting hair, shaving	good 17:58–18:27
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	good 17:58–18:27
Bathing, washing hair	good 17:58–18:27

Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Ashwini; tithi Krishna-chaturti until 17:58, Krishna-panchami from 17:58; lagna Simha 05:48, Kanya 06:52, Tula 09:52, Vrischika 12:53, Dhanu 15:35, Makara 17:24, Kumbha 18:27

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

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

Krishna-chaturti 05:48–17:58: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Favourable day · score S = +4

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

Auspicious time begins after 17:58

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 05:48–01:30 (10.09)+1 Anandadi: Manasa 05:48–01:30 (10.09)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 05:48–01:30 (10.09)+1 Yoga Vriddhi 05:48–12:56+1 Auspicious weekday0 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 17:58–05:50 (10.09)0 Auspicious tithi 17:58–05:50 (10.09)0 Chaturmasya0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:48–17:58 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Pitru Paksha−1 Gandanta 05:48–08:27−2 Rikta tithi 05:48–17:58

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 05:48

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Yoga Dhruva, Auspicious weekday; cons: Jwalamukhi 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	Subhanu (No. 17) · Shaka 2045 · Vikram 2180 more
Period	Pitru Paksha · Chaturmasya; shraddha for those who departed on tithi Krishna-panchami, Krishna-shashti
Festivals	Bharani Shraddha

At sunrise 05:50

Tithi	5Krishna-panchami (Purna, Soma) · until 15:55 more
Nakshatra	Bharani, pada 1 (fierce, Yama (Dharma-raja), Venus) · until 00:11 (11.09) more
Yoga	Dhruva (“fixed, constant (the Pole Star)”, auspicious) · until 10:11 more
Karana	Taitila (movable) · until 15:55 more
Vara	Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Mesha (Aries)

Changes during the day

from 10:11	yoga Vyaghata
from 15:55	tithi Krishna-shashti
from 15:55	karana Gara
from 00:11 (11.09)	nakshatra Krittika
from 02:52 (11.09)	karana Vanija

Sun and Moon

Dawn	05:12
Sunrise	05:50
Noon	12:26
Sunset	19:02
End of twilight	19:39
Moonrise	20:15
Moonset	11:58
Day length	13 h 11 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 15:55

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Bharani (05:50–19:02) is good for root crops.

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Festivals and periods

Bharani Shraddha · Pitris (ancestors)

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

Rule: aparahna vyapini: the 4th fifth of the daytime, 13:45–16:23

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

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 15:55–05:52 (11.09) Ravi Yoga 00:11–05:52 (11.09)

Jwalamukhi Yoga 05:50–15:55

Anandadi: Chhatra 00:11–05:52 (11.09) Anandadi: Mudgara 05:50–00:11 (11.09)

Gandanta (tithi): 15:33–16:16

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:24–05:07
Abhijit Muhurta	11:59–12:52
Vijaya Muhurta	14:38–15:31
Godhuli	19:02–19:23
Pradosha	19:02–21:12
Nishitha	00:05–00:48 (11.09)
Amrita Kalam	19:39–21:10

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	10:47–12:26
Yamaganda	15:44–17:23
Gulika Kalam	07:29–09:08
Dur Muhurta	08:28–09:21, 12:52–13:45
Varjyam	10:35–12:05

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 05:50–15:55, 17:20–18:23

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 05:50–15:55, 17:20–18:23
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 05:50–15:55, 17:20–18:23
Bathing, washing hair	average 05:50–15:55, 17:20–18:23

Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Bharani; tithi Krishna-panchami until 15:55, Krishna-shashti from 15:55; lagna Simha 05:50, Kanya 06:48, Tula 09:48, Vrischika 12:49, Dhanu 15:31, Makara 17:20, Kumbha 18:23

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

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 Yoga Dhruva 05:50–10:11+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 05:50–15:550 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 15:55–05:52 (11.09)0 Chaturmasya0 Pitru Paksha0 Yoga Vyaghata 10:11–13:22−1 Anandadi: Mudgara 05:50–00:11 (11.09)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 05:50–00:11 (11.09)−2 Jwalamukhi Yoga 05:50–15:55

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 05:50

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Ravi Yoga, Anandadi: Dhwaja; cons: Krakacha Yoga, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn) Pitru Paksha: weddings, major purchases and new undertakings are traditionally postponed.
Month	Bhadrapada (amanta) · Ashwina (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Subhanu (No. 17) · Shaka 2045 · Vikram 2180 more
Period	Pitru Paksha · Chaturmasya; shraddha for those who departed on tithi Krishna-saptami

At sunrise 05:52

Tithi	6Krishna-shashti (Nanda, Kartikeya) · until 13:48 more
Nakshatra	Krittika, pada 2 (mixed, Agni, Sun) · until 22:50 more
Yoga	Vyaghata (“crushing blow”, inauspicious) · until 07:23 more
Karana	Vanija (movable) · until 13:48 more
Vara	Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Vrishabha (Taurus)

Changes during the day

from 07:23	yoga Harshana
from 13:48	tithi Krishna-saptami
from 13:48	karana Vishti
from 22:50	nakshatra Rohini
from 00:45 (12.09)	karana Bava
from 04:35 (12.09)	yoga Vajra

Sun and Moon

Dawn	05:14
Sunrise	05:52
Noon	12:26
Sunset	18:59
End of twilight	19:37
Moonrise	20:56
Moonset	13:17
Day length	13 h 06 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 13:48

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Krittika (05:52–18:59) is good for root crops.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 13:48–18:59: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

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

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 05:52–22:50 Tripushkar Yoga 13:48–22:50 Amrita Siddhi Yoga 22:50–05:54 (12.09) Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 22:50–05:54 (12.09)

Krakacha Yoga 05:52–13:48 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 13:48–05:54 (12.09)

Anandadi: Dhwaja 05:52–22:50 Anandadi: Shrivatsa 22:50–05:54 (12.09)

Bhadra in heaven: 13:48–00:45 (12.09); Bhadra Puchha 18:11–19:17; Bhadra Mukha 19:17–21:06

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:25–05:09
Abhijit Muhurta	11:59–12:52
Vijaya Muhurta	14:37–15:29
Godhuli	18:59–19:21
Pradosha	18:59–21:10
Nishitha	00:05–00:48 (12.09)
Amrita Kalam	20:34–22:05

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	09:09–10:47
Yamaganda	14:04–15:42
Gulika Kalam	05:52–07:30
Dur Muhurta	05:52–06:45, 06:45–07:37
Varjyam	11:31–13:01

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 17:16–18:19

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 17:16–18:19
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 17:16–18:19
Bathing, washing hair	average 06:44–15:27, 17:16–18:19

Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Krittika; tithi Krishna-shashti until 13:48, Krishna-saptami from 13:48; lagna Simha 05:52, Kanya 06:44, Tula 09:44, Vrischika 12:45, Dhanu 15:27, Makara 17:16, Kumbha 18:19

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Krittika — consumption (a wasting disease); Saturday — decline of physical strength.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = −1

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

+2 Ravi Yoga 05:52–22:50+1 Anandadi: Dhwaja 05:52–22:50+1 Yoga Harshana 07:23–04:35 (12.09)0 Chaturmasya0 Pitru Paksha0 Tripushkar Yoga 13:48–22:500 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 13:48–05:54 (12.09) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Vishti (Bhadra) 13:48–00:45 (12.09)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−3 Krakacha Yoga 05:52–13:48

Panchanga at sunrise 05:52

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Anandadi: Prajapati, Auspicious nakshatra; cons: Samvartaka Yoga, Ashtami 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	Subhanu (No. 17) · Shaka 2045 · Vikram 2180 more
Period	Pitru Paksha · Chaturmasya; shraddha for those who departed on tithi Krishna-ashtami
Festivals	Kalashtami · Madhya Ashtami (Pitru Paksha)

At sunrise 05:54

Tithi	7Krishna-saptami (Bhadra, Indra) · until 11:42 more
Nakshatra	Rohini, pada 2 (fixed, Prajapati (Brahma - Creator), Moon) · until 21:30 more
Yoga	Vajra (“diamond, thunderbolt”, inauspicious) · until 01:48 (13.09) more
Karana	Bava (movable) · until 11:42 more
Vara	Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Vrishabha (Taurus)

Changes during the day

from 11:42	tithi Krishna-ashtami
from 11:42	karana Balava
from 21:30	nakshatra Mrigashirsha
from 22:39	karana Kaulava
from 01:48 (13.09)	yoga Siddhi

Sun and Moon

Dawn	05:16
Sunrise	05:54
Noon	12:26
Sunset	18:56
End of twilight	19:34
Moonrise	21:49
Moonset	14:26
Day length	13 h 02 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 11:42

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Rohini (05:54–18:56) is good for sowing.

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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, 18:56–21:08
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Madhya Ashtami (Pitru Paksha) · Pitris (ancestors)

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

Rule: aparahna vyapini: the 4th fifth of the daytime, 13:43–16:20
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

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

Muhurta

Samvartaka Yoga 05:54–11:42

Anandadi: Prajapati 05:54–21:30 Anandadi: Saumya 21:30–05:56 (13.09)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:27–05:10
Abhijit Muhurta	11:59–12:51
Vijaya Muhurta	14:36–15:28
Godhuli	18:56–19:18
Pradosha	18:56–21:08
Nishitha	00:04–00:48 (13.09)
Amrita Kalam	18:29–19:59

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	17:19–18:56
Yamaganda	12:25–14:03
Gulika Kalam	15:41–17:19
Dur Muhurta	17:12–18:04
Varjyam	13:57–15:27, 02:48–04:18 (13.09)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 05:54–11:42

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 05:54–11:42
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 05:54–11:42
Bathing, washing hair	average 05:54–15:23, 17:12–18:15

Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Rohini; tithi Krishna-saptami until 11:42, Krishna-ashtami from 11:42; lagna Simha 05:54, Kanya 06:40, Tula 09:40, Vrischika 12:41, Dhanu 15:23, Makara 17:12, Kumbha 18:15

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Rohini — destruction of all misfortunes; Sunday — physical well-being.

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

Krishna-ashtami 11:42–18:56: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = −2

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

+1 Anandadi: Prajapati 05:54–21:30+1 Auspicious nakshatra 05:54–21:300 Chaturmasya0 Pitru Paksha−1 Ashtami 11:42–05:56 (13.09)−3 Samvartaka Yoga 05:54–11:42

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

Panchanga at sunrise 05:54

Summary	Best day — Amrita Siddhi Yoga, Yoga Siddhi; auspicious time — until 09:37 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	Subhanu (No. 17) · Shaka 2045 · Vikram 2180 more
Period	Pitru Paksha · Chaturmasya; shraddha for those who departed on tithi Krishna-navami
Festivals	Avidhava Navami (Matri Navami)

At sunrise 05:56

Tithi	8Krishna-ashtami (Jaya, Vasus) · until 09:37 more
Nakshatra	Mrigashirsha, pada 2 (soft, Soma (Chandra, Moon), Mars) · until 20:12 more
Yoga	Siddhi (“success, accomplishment”, auspicious) · until 23:02 more
Karana	Kaulava (movable) · until 09:37 more
Vara	Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Vrishabha (Taurus)

Changes during the day

from 09:37	tithi Krishna-navami
from 09:37	karana Taitila
from 20:12	nakshatra Ardra
from 20:36	karana Gara
from 23:02	yoga Vyatipata

Sun and Moon

Dawn	05:18
Sunrise	05:56
Noon	12:25
Sunset	18:54
End of twilight	19:31
Moonrise	22:56
Moonset	15:22
Day length	12 h 57 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 09:37

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, Mrigashirsha (05:56–18:54) 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, 13:43–16:18
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

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

Muhurta

Amrita Siddhi Yoga 05:56–20:12 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 05:56–20:12

Anandadi: Ananda 05:56–20:12 Anandadi: Kaladanda 20:12–05:58 (14.09)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:28–05:12
Abhijit Muhurta	11:59–12:51
Vijaya Muhurta	14:34–15:26
Godhuli	18:54–19:16
Pradosha	18:54–21:07
Nishitha	00:04–00:48 (14.09)
Amrita Kalam	11:52–13:23

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	07:33–09:10
Yamaganda	10:48–12:25
Gulika Kalam	14:02–15:39
Dur Muhurta	12:51–13:43, 15:26–16:18
Varjyam	04:10–05:41 (14.09)

Haircut and shaving

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

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

Cutting hair, shaving	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Bathing, washing hair	good 06:36–09:37

Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Mrigashirsha; tithi Krishna-ashtami until 09:37, Krishna-navami from 09:37; lagna Simha 05:56, Kanya 06:36, Tula 09:36, Vrischika 12:37, Dhanu 15:19, Makara 17:08, Kumbha 18:11

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Mrigashirsha — abundance (well-being, prosperity); Monday — clear, bright complexion.

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

Krishna-ashtami 05:56–09:37: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Krishna-navami 09:37–18:54: 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).
Monday: according to the Kalaprakashika, it is good for a haircut only during the waxing Moon.

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Day summary

Best day · score S = +8

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

Auspicious time ends by 09:37

+4 Amrita Siddhi Yoga 05:56–20:12+2 Yoga Siddhi 05:56–23:02+1 Anandadi: Ananda 05:56–20:12+1 Auspicious nakshatra 05:56–20:12+1 Auspicious weekday0 Chaturmasya0 Pitru Paksha−1 Rikta tithi 09:37–05:58 (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 05:56

Summary	Unfavourable day — Yamaghanta, many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower) 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	Subhanu (No. 17) · Shaka 2045 · Vikram 2180 more
Period	Pitru Paksha · Chaturmasya; shraddha for those who departed on tithi Krishna-dashami

At sunrise 05:58

Tithi	9Krishna-navami (Rikta, Serpent (Naga)) · until 07:35 more
Nakshatra	Ardra, pada 2 (sharp, Rudra (Roaring, angry image of Shiva), Rahu) · until 18:57 more
Yoga	Vyatipata (“calamity, downfall”, inauspicious) · until 20:19 more
Karana	Gara (movable) · until 07:35 more
Vara	Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Mithuna (Gemini)

Changes during the day

from 07:35	tithi Krishna-dashami (kshaya: not present at any sunrise)
from 07:35	karana Vanija
from 18:36	karana Vishti
from 18:57	nakshatra Punarvasu
from 20:19	yoga Variyana
from 05:38 (15.09)	tithi Krishna-ekadashi
from 05:38 (15.09)	karana Bava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	05:20
Sunrise	05:58
Noon	12:25
Sunset	18:51
End of twilight	19:28
Moonrise	none
Moonset	16:05
Day length	12 h 53 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 07:35

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

Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 18:36–18:51: 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

Yamaghanta 05:58–18:57 Krakacha Yoga 07:35–05:38 (15.09) Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:38–06:00 (15.09)

Anandadi: Chara 05:58–18:57 Anandadi: Sthira 18:57–06:00 (15.09)

Bhadra in heaven: 18:36–05:38 (15.09); Bhadra Puchha 20:16–21:22; Bhadra Mukha 21:22–23:12
Gandanta (tithi): 05:16–06:00 (15.09)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:29–05:14
Abhijit Muhurta	11:59–12:50
Vijaya Muhurta	14:33–15:25
Godhuli	18:51–19:13
Pradosha	18:51–21:05
Nishitha	00:03–00:48 (15.09)
Amrita Kalam	09:28–10:59

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	15:38–17:14
Yamaganda	09:11–10:48
Gulika Kalam	12:24–14:01
Dur Muhurta	08:32–09:24, 23:19–00:03 (15.09)
Varjyam	none on this day

Haircut and shaving

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

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

Cutting hair, shaving	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Bathing, washing hair	average 06:32–18:51

Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Ardra; tithi Krishna-navami until 07:35, Krishna-dashami from 07:35; lagna Simha 05:58, Kanya 06:32, Tula 09:32, Vrischika 12:33, Dhanu 15:15, Makara 17:04, Kumbha 18:07

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Ardra — sadness; Tuesday — harm to longevity.

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

Krishna-navami 05:58–07:35: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Vyatipata 05:58–18:51: 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 = −15

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

Avoid starting important matters: Vyatipata, Kshaya tithi

+1 Anandadi: Chara 05:58–18:570 Chaturmasya0 Pitru Paksha0 Vishti (Bhadra) 18:36–05:38 (15.09)−1 Surya Dagdha tithi 07:35–05:38 (15.09)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 05:58–18:57−2 Kshaya tithi−2 Rikta tithi 05:58–07:35−3 Krakacha Yoga 07:35–05:38 (15.09)−3 Vyatipata 05:58–20:19−3 Yamaghanta 05:58–18:57

Panchanga at sunrise 05:58

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Auspicious nakshatra, Yoga Variyana; cons: Anandadi: Gada 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	Subhanu (No. 17) · Shaka 2045 · Vikram 2180 more
Period	Pitru Paksha · Chaturmasya; shraddha for those who departed on tithi Krishna-ekadashi
Festivals	Indira Ekadashi

At sunrise 06:00

Tithi	11Krishna-ekadashi (Nanda, Rudra) · until 03:46 (16.09) more
Nakshatra	Punarvasu, pada 2 (movable, Aditi, Jupiter) · until 17:47 more
Yoga	Variyana (“excellent, best”, auspicious) · until 17:40 more
Karana	Bava (movable) · until 16:41 more
Vara	Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Mithuna (Gemini)

Changes during the day

from 16:41	karana Balava
from 17:40	yoga Parigha
from 17:47	nakshatra Pushya
from 03:46 (16.09)	tithi Krishna-dvadashi
from 03:46 (16.09)	karana Kaulava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	05:22
Sunrise	06:00
Noon	12:25
Sunset	18:48
End of twilight	19:26
Moonrise	00:13
Moonset	16:36
Day length	12 h 48 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 17:47

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 (06:00–17:47) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Pushya (17:47–18:48) is good for sowing.

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Festivals and periods

Indira Ekadashi · Vishnu

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

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 05:38–03:46 (16.09)
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Parana (breaking the fast): 13:40–16:13 (16.09)
Vaishnava date: 16.09

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

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:46–06:02 (16.09)

Anandadi: Matanga 17:47–06:02 (16.09) Anandadi: Gada 06:00–17:47

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:31–05:15
Abhijit Muhurta	none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday
Vijaya Muhurta	14:32–15:23
Godhuli	18:48–19:11
Pradosha	18:48–21:03
Nishitha	00:03–00:47 (16.09)
Amrita Kalam	15:30–17:01

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	12:24–14:00
Yamaganda	07:36–09:12
Gulika Kalam	10:48–12:24
Dur Muhurta	11:58–12:50
Varjyam	06:22–07:53, 01:26–02:58 (16.09)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 06:28–12:29, 17:01–18:03

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	good 06:28–12:29, 17:01–18:03
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	good 06:28–12:29, 17:01–18:03
Bathing, washing hair	good 06:28–15:11, 17:01–18:03

Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Punarvasu until 17:47, Pushya from 17:47; tithi Krishna-ekadashi; lagna Simha 06:00, Kanya 06:28, Tula 09:28, Vrischika 12:29, Dhanu 15:11, Makara 17:01, Kumbha 18:03, Mina 18:47

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Punarvasu (until 17:47) — strength of spirit (bravery, resilience); Pushya (from 17:47) — increase in wealth; Wednesday — favour of the authorities.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = +2

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

+1 Auspicious nakshatra 06:00–17:47+1 Yoga Variyana 06:00–17:40+1 Auspicious weekday0 Anandadi: Matanga 17:47–06:02 (16.09)0 Chaturmasya0 Pitru Paksha0 Yoga Parigha 17:40–04:24 (16.09)−1 Anandadi: Gada 06:00–17:47

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

Panchanga at sunrise 06:00

Summary	Best day — Amrita Siddhi Yoga, Pushya; auspicious time — until 16:45 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	Subhanu (No. 17) · Shaka 2045 · Vikram 2180 more
Period	Pitru Paksha · Chaturmasya; shraddha for those who departed on tithi Krishna-dvadashi
Festivals	Indira Ekadashi — Vaishnava fast

At sunrise 06:02

Tithi	12Krishna-dvadashi (Bhadra, Sun (Ravi)) · until 02:04 (17.09) more
Nakshatra	Pushya, pada 3 (light, Brhaspati, Saturn) · until 16:45 more
Yoga	Parigha (“bolt, barrier”, inauspicious) · until 15:08 more
Karana	Kaulava (movable) · until 14:54 more
Vara	Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Karka (Cancer)

Changes during the day

from 14:54	karana Taitila
from 15:08	yoga Shiva
from 16:45	nakshatra Ashlesha
from 02:04 (17.09)	tithi Krishna-trayodashi
from 02:04 (17.09)	karana Gara

Sun and Moon

Dawn	05:24
Sunrise	06:02
Noon	12:24
Sunset	18:46
End of twilight	19:23
Moonrise	01:36
Moonset	17:01
Day length	12 h 44 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 16:45

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Pushya (06:02–16:45) is good for sowing.

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Festivals and periods

Indira Ekadashi — Vaishnava fast · Vishnu

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

Smarta date: 15.09
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.

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

Muhurta

Amrita Siddhi Yoga 06:02–16:45 Guru Pushya Yoga 06:02–16:45 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 06:02–16:45

Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 16:45–02:04 (17.09)

Anandadi: Shubha 06:02–16:45 Anandadi: Amrita 16:45–06:04 (17.09)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:32–05:17
Abhijit Muhurta	11:58–12:49
Vijaya Muhurta	14:31–15:22
Godhuli	18:46–19:08
Pradosha	18:46–21:01
Nishitha	00:02–00:47 (17.09)
Amrita Kalam	10:38–12:10

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	13:59–15:35
Yamaganda	06:02–07:37
Gulika Kalam	09:13–10:48
Dur Muhurta	10:16–11:07, 15:22–16:13
Varjyam	05:07–06:39 (17.09)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 06:24–12:25

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

Cutting hair, shaving	good 06:24–12:25
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	good 06:24–12:25
Bathing, washing hair	average 06:02–16:45, 16:57–17:59

Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Pushya until 16:45, Ashlesha from 16:45; tithi Krishna-dvadashi; lagna Simha 06:02, Kanya 06:24, Tula 09:24, Vrischika 12:25, Dhanu 15:07, Makara 16:57, Kumbha 17:59, Mina 18:43

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Pushya (until 16:45) — increase in wealth; Ashlesha (from 16:45) — physical affliction (suffering); Thursday — success.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Best day · score S = +8

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

Auspicious time ends by 16:45

+4 Amrita Siddhi Yoga 06:02–16:45+2 Pushya 06:02–16:45+1 Anandadi: Shubha 06:02–16:45+1 Auspicious weekday0 Yoga Shiva 15:08–06:04 (17.09)0 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 16:45–02:04 (17.09) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Chaturmasya0 Pitru Paksha0 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 16:45–06:04 (17.09)

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

Panchanga at sunrise 06:02

Summary	Unfavourable day — Anandadi: Mrityu, 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	Subhanu (No. 17) · Shaka 2045 · Vikram 2180 more
Period	Pitru Paksha · Chaturmasya; shraddha for those who departed on tithi Krishna-trayodashi
Festivals	Pradosha Vrat · Masik Shivaratri

At sunrise 06:04

Tithi	13Krishna-trayodashi (Jaya, God of Love) · until 00:36 (18.09) more
Nakshatra	Ashlesha, pada 3 (sharp, Naga - the lord of snakes (Sharpa), Mercury) · until 15:55 more Gandamula
Yoga	Shiva (“auspicious, benevolent”, auspicious) · until 12:45 more
Karana	Gara (movable) · until 13:18 more
Vara	Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Karka (Cancer)

Changes during the day

from 12:45	yoga Siddha
from 13:18	karana Vanija
from 15:55	nakshatra Magha
from 00:36 (18.09)	tithi Krishna-chaturdashi
from 00:36 (18.09)	karana Vishti

Sun and Moon

Dawn	05:26
Sunrise	06:04
Noon	12:24
Sunset	18:43
End of twilight	19:20
Moonrise	02:59
Moonset	17:20
Day length	12 h 39 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 15:55

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Magha (15:55–18:43) is good for sowing, for root crops.

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Festivals and periods

Pradosha Vrat · Shiva

Rule: pradosha vyapini: 3 muhurtas after sunset, 18:43–21:00
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Masik Shivaratri · Shiva

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

Rule: nishitha vyapini: midnight, 00:36–00:47 (18.09)
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

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

Muhurta

Anandadi: Mrityu 06:04–15:55 Anandadi: Kana 15:55–06:05 (18.09)

Bhadra on earth: 00:36–12:00 (18.09); Bhadra Mukha 00:36–02:31 (18.09); Bhadra Puchha 10:54–12:02 (18.09)
Gandanta (nakshatra): 10:06–21:45
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Ashlesha

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:33–05:18
Abhijit Muhurta	11:58–12:49
Vijaya Muhurta	14:30–15:21
Godhuli	18:43–19:06
Pradosha	18:43–21:00
Nishitha	00:02–00:47 (18.09)
Amrita Kalam	14:23–15:55

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	10:48–12:23
Yamaganda	15:33–17:08
Gulika Kalam	07:39–09:13
Dur Muhurta	08:35–09:26, 12:49–13:39
Varjyam	05:07–06:39, 03:39–05:13 (18.09)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 06:20–12:21, 16:53–17:55

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	average 06:20–12:21, 16:53–17:55
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 06:20–12:21, 16:53–17:55
Bathing, washing hair	average 06:20–15:04, 16:53–17:55

Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Ashlesha until 15:55, Magha from 15:55; tithi Krishna-trayodashi; lagna Simha 06:04, Kanya 06:20, Tula 09:21, Vrischika 12:21, Dhanu 15:04, Makara 16:53, Kumbha 17:55, Mina 18:39

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Ashlesha (until 15:55) — physical affliction (suffering); Magha (from 15:55) — loss of property; Friday — universal respect.

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Unfavourable day · score S = −2

Strict prohibition: Anandadi: Mrityu

+1 Yoga Shiva 06:04–12:45+1 Auspicious weekday0 Chaturmasya0 Pitru Paksha−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 06:04–15:55−3 Anandadi: Mrityu 06:04–15:55

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	Avoid starting important matters — Krishna Chaturdashi, Bhadra on earth Pitru Paksha: weddings, major purchases and new undertakings are traditionally postponed.
Month	Bhadrapada (amanta) · Ashwina (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Subhanu (No. 17) · Shaka 2045 · Vikram 2180 more
Period	Pitru Paksha · Chaturmasya; shraddha for those who departed on tithi Krishna-chaturdashi
Festivals	Ghata Chaturdashi (Shastrahata Shraddha)

At sunrise 06:05

Tithi	14Krishna-chaturdashi (Rikta, Kali) · until 23:28 more
Nakshatra	Magha, pada 3 (fierce, Pitris or Pitars - ancestors of the clan, forefathers, Ketu) · until 15:22 more Gandamula
Yoga	Siddha (“perfected, accomplished”, auspicious) · until 10:36 more
Karana	Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 12:00 more
Vara	Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Simha (Leo), Moon: Simha (Leo)

Changes during the day

from 10:36	yoga Sadhya
from 12:00	karana Shakuni
from 15:22	nakshatra Purva-Phalguni
from 23:28	tithi Amavasya
from 23:28	karana Chatushpada

Sun and Moon

Dawn	05:28
Sunrise	06:05
Noon	12:24
Sunset	18:41
End of twilight	19:18
Moonrise	04:21
Moonset	17:38
Day length	12 h 35 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 15:22

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Magha (06:05–15:22) is good for sowing, for root crops.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Phalguni (15:22–18:41) is good for root crops.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 06:05–12:00: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Shakuni 12:00–18:41: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it (it is suitable for sowing).
Krishna-chaturdashi 06:05–18:41: according to the Kalaprakashika, ploughing on Chaturdashi puts the owner’s life in danger.

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Festivals and periods

Ghata Chaturdashi (Shastrahata Shraddha) · Pitris (ancestors)

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

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

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

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:05–23:28

Anandadi: Padma 06:05–15:22 Anandadi: Lumbaka 15:22–06:07 (19.09)

Bhadra on earth: 00:36–12:00; Bhadra Mukha 00:36–02:31; Bhadra Puchha 10:54–12:02
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Magha

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:35–05:20
Abhijit Muhurta	11:58–12:48
Vijaya Muhurta	14:29–15:19
Godhuli	18:41–19:03
Pradosha	18:41–20:58
Nishitha	00:01–00:47 (19.09)
Amrita Kalam	13:02–14:36

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	09:14–10:49
Yamaganda	13:57–15:32
Gulika Kalam	06:05–07:40
Dur Muhurta	06:05–06:56, 06:56–07:46
Varjyam	23:19–00:55 (19.09)

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	bad throughout the daytime

Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Magha until 15:22, Purva-Phalguni from 15:22; tithi Krishna-chaturdashi; lagna Simha 06:05, Kanya 06:16, Tula 09:17, Vrischika 12:18, Dhanu 15:00, Makara 16:49, Kumbha 17:52, Mina 18:35

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Magha (until 15:22) — loss of property; Purva-Phalguni (from 15:22) — ill health; Saturday — decline of physical strength.

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

Krishna-chaturdashi 06:05–18:41: a Rikta and Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Bhadra on earth 06:05–12:00: no shaving or haircuts during Vishti Karana (according to the Muhurta Chintamani, Bhadra does harm when it is on earth; in heaven and in the netherworld its influence on earth is weak).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −2

Avoid starting important matters: Krishna Chaturdashi

+2 Yoga Siddha 06:05–10:36+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:05–23:28+1 Anandadi: Padma 06:05–15:220 Chaturmasya0 Pitru Paksha0 Anandadi: Lumbaka 15:22–06:07 (19.09)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 06:05–15:22−1 Bhadra on earth 06:05–12:00−3 Krishna Chaturdashi 06:05–23:28

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 06:05

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Amavasya, Sankranti day Pitru Paksha: weddings, major purchases and new undertakings are traditionally postponed.
Month	Bhadrapada (amanta) · Ashwina (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Subhanu (No. 17) · Shaka 2045 · Vikram 2180 more
Period	Pitru Paksha · Chaturmasya; shraddha for those who departed on tithi Amavasya
Festivals	Mahalaya, Sarva Pitru Amavasya · Kanya Sankranti (Vishwakarma Puja) · Bhadrapada Amavasya

At sunrise 06:07

Tithi	30Amavasya (Purna, Pitris (ancestors)) · until 22:46 more
Nakshatra	Purva-Phalguni, pada 3 (fierce, Bhaga (Share, Distributor) - god of wealth and family, Venus) · until 15:13 more
Yoga	Sadhya (“attainable, amenable”, auspicious) · until 08:44 more
Karana	Chatushpada (fixed, inauspicious) · until 11:03 more
Vara	Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Kanya (Virgo), Moon: Simha (Leo)

Changes during the day

from 08:44	yoga Shubha
from 11:03	karana Naga
from 15:13	nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni
from 22:46	tithi Shukla-pratipat
from 22:46	karana Kimstughna

Sun and Moon

Dawn	05:30
Sunrise	06:07
Noon	12:23
Sunset	18:38
End of twilight	19:15
Moonrise	05:41
Moonset	17:53
Day length	12 h 30 min

Sky

New moon (Amavasya)	22:46
Kanya Sankranti	02:11 — the Sun enters Kanya (Virgo)

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 15:13

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Phalguni (06:07–15:13) is good for root crops.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Phalguni (15:13–18:38) is good for sowing.
Chatushpada 06:07–11:03: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Naga 11:03–18:38: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

Mahalaya, Sarva Pitru Amavasya · Pitris (ancestors)

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

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

Kanya Sankranti (Vishwakarma Puja) · Surya

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

Rule: by the moment of Sankranti, 06:07–08:35
on the day the Sun enters the sign

Bhadrapada Amavasya · Pitris (ancestors)

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

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 23:28 (18.09)–22:46
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

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

Muhurta

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 15:13–06:09 (20.09)

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 22:46–06:09 (20.09)

Anandadi: Chhatra 06:07–15:13 Anandadi: Mitra 15:13–06:09 (20.09)

Gandanta (tithi): 22:22–23:09

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:36–05:22
Abhijit Muhurta	11:58–12:48
Vijaya Muhurta	14:28–15:18
Godhuli	18:38–19:01
Pradosha	18:38–20:56
Nishitha	00:01–00:47 (20.09)
Amrita Kalam	08:51–10:27

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	17:04–18:38
Yamaganda	12:23–13:56
Gulika Kalam	15:30–17:04
Dur Muhurta	16:58–17:48
Varjyam	22:30–00:08 (20.09)

Haircut and shaving

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

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

Cutting hair, shaving	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Bathing, washing hair	average 16:45–17:48

Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Purva-Phalguni until 15:13, Uttara-Phalguni from 15:13; tithi Amavasya; lagna Simha 06:07, Kanya 06:12, Tula 09:13, Vrischika 12:14, Dhanu 14:56, Makara 16:45, Kumbha 17:48, Mina 18:31

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Purva-Phalguni (until 15:13) — ill health; Uttara-Phalguni (from 15:13) — destruction of all diseases; Sunday — physical well-being.

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

Amavasya 06:07–18:38: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Sankranti at 02:11 — a Parva day: no haircuts or shaving on this day (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −1

Avoid starting important matters: Amavasya, Sankranti day

+2 Yoga Shubha 08:44–06:09 (20.09)+1 Anandadi: Chhatra 06:07–15:13+1 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 15:13–06:09 (20.09)0 Auspicious nakshatra 15:13–06:09 (20.09)0 Chaturmasya0 Pitru Paksha−1 Sankranti day−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 06:07–15:13−3 Amavasya 06:07–22:46

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

Panchanga at sunrise 06:07

Summary	Best day — Yoga Shubha, Anandadi: Shrivatsa; auspicious time — until 07:14 Adhika Masa: not for weddings, housewarmings or major new undertakings; good for spiritual practice.
Month	Adhika Ashwina (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Subhanu (No. 17) · Shaka 2045 · Vikram 2180 more
Period	Adhika Masa · Chaturmasya

At sunrise 06:09

Tithi	1Shukla-pratipat (Nanda, Brahma) · until 22:34 more
Nakshatra	Uttara-Phalguni, pada 3 (fixed, Aryaman (Lord of Hospitality), Sun) · until 15:32 more
Yoga	Shubha (“goodness, happiness”, auspicious) · until 07:14 more
Karana	Kimstughna (fixed) · until 10:36 more
Vara	Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Kanya (Virgo), Moon: Kanya (Virgo)

Changes during the day

from 07:14	yoga Shukla
from 10:36	karana Bava
from 15:32	nakshatra Hasta
from 22:34	tithi Shukla-dvitya
from 22:34	karana Balava
from 06:10 (21.09)	yoga Brahma

Sun and Moon

Dawn	05:32
Sunrise	06:09
Noon	12:23
Sunset	18:35
End of twilight	19:12
Moonrise	07:00
Moonset	18:09
Day length	12 h 25 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 15:32

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Phalguni (06:09–15:32) is good for sowing.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Hasta (15:32–18:35) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Kimstughna 06:09–10:36: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

Adhika Masa
Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 22:34–06:11 (21.09)

Anandadi: Shrivatsa 06:09–15:32 Anandadi: Vajra 15:32–06:11 (21.09)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:37–05:23
Abhijit Muhurta	11:57–12:47
Vijaya Muhurta	14:27–15:16
Godhuli	18:35–18:58
Pradosha	18:35–20:54
Nishitha	00:00–00:46 (21.09)
Amrita Kalam	08:14–09:51

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	07:43–09:16
Yamaganda	10:49–12:22
Gulika Kalam	13:56–15:29
Dur Muhurta	12:47–13:37, 15:16–16:06
Varjyam	00:14–01:54 (21.09)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average throughout the daytime

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

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

Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni until 15:32, Hasta from 15:32; tithi Shukla-pratipat; lagna Kanya 06:09, Tula 09:09, Vrischika 12:10, Dhanu 14:52, Makara 16:41, Kumbha 17:44, Mina 18:27

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Uttara-Phalguni (until 15:32) — destruction of all diseases; Hasta (from 15:32) — imparting radiance (to the person); Monday — clear, bright complexion.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

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 07:14

+2 Yoga Shubha 06:09–07:14+1 Anandadi: Shrivatsa 06:09–15:32+1 Auspicious nakshatra 06:09–15:32+1 Auspicious weekday0 Adhika Masa0 Chaturmasya0 Anandadi: Vajra 15:32–06:11 (21.09)

Panchanga at sunrise 06:09

Summary	Favourable day — Yoga Brahma, Anandadi: Saumya; auspicious time — until 16:25 Adhika Masa: not for weddings, housewarmings or major new undertakings; good for spiritual practice.
Month	Adhika Ashwina (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Subhanu (No. 17) · Shaka 2045 · Vikram 2180 more
Period	Adhika Masa · Chaturmasya

At sunrise 06:11

Tithi	2Shukla-dvitya (Bhadra, Vidhatr) · until 22:59 more
Nakshatra	Hasta, pada 3 (light, Savitar (Animating, Awakening), Moon) · until 16:25 more
Yoga	Brahma (“Brahma, sacred knowledge”, auspicious) · until 05:35 (22.09) more
Karana	Balava (movable) · until 10:42 more
Vara	Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Kanya (Virgo), Moon: Kanya (Virgo)

Changes during the day

from 10:42	karana Kaulava
from 16:25	nakshatra Chitra
from 22:59	tithi Shukla-tritya
from 22:59	karana Taitila
from 05:35 (22.09)	yoga Indra

Sun and Moon

Dawn	05:34
Sunrise	06:11
Noon	12:23
Sunset	18:33
End of twilight	19:10
Moonrise	08:16
Moonset	18:27
Day length	12 h 21 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 16:25

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, Hasta (06:11–16:25) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Chitra (16:25–18:33) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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Festivals and periods

Adhika Masa
Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Dwipushkar Yoga 16:25–22:59 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 22:59–06:13 (22.09)

Anandadi: Saumya 06:11–16:25 Anandadi: Dhwanksha 16:25–06:13 (22.09)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:38–05:25
Abhijit Muhurta	11:57–12:47
Vijaya Muhurta	14:26–15:15
Godhuli	18:33–18:56
Pradosha	18:33–20:53
Nishitha	00:00–00:46 (22.09)
Amrita Kalam	10:12–11:51

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	15:27–17:00
Yamaganda	09:17–10:49
Gulika Kalam	12:22–13:55
Dur Muhurta	08:40–09:29, 23:13–00:00 (22.09)
Varjyam	00:55–02:37 (22.09)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average throughout the daytime

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average throughout the daytime
Cutting fingernails	average throughout the daytime
Cutting toenails	average 06:11–12:06, 16:37–17:40
Bathing, washing hair	average throughout the daytime

Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Hasta until 16:25, Chitra from 16:25; tithi Shukla-dvitya; lagna Kanya 06:11, Tula 09:05, Vrischika 12:06, Dhanu 14:48, Makara 16:37, Kumbha 17:40, Mina 18:23

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Hasta (until 16:25) — imparting radiance (to the person); Chitra (from 16:25) — improvement of well-being; Tuesday — harm to longevity.

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 16:25

+2 Yoga Brahma 06:11–05:35 (22.09)+1 Anandadi: Saumya 06:11–16:25+1 Auspicious nakshatra 06:11–16:25+1 Auspicious tithi 06:11–22:590 Adhika Masa0 Chaturmasya0 Dwipushkar Yoga 16:25–22:590 Anandadi: Dhwanksha 16:25–06:13 (22.09)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)

Panchanga at sunrise 06:11

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Yoga Indra, Auspicious nakshatra; cons: Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi), Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) Adhika Masa: not for weddings, housewarmings or major new undertakings; good for spiritual practice.
Month	Adhika Ashwina (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Subhanu (No. 17) · Shaka 2045 · Vikram 2180 more
Period	Adhika Masa · Chaturmasya
Festivals	Chandra Darshan

At sunrise 06:13

Tithi	3Shukla-tritya (Jaya, Vishnu) · until 00:01 (23.09) more
Nakshatra	Chitra, pada 3 (soft, Tvashtri (Heavenly Architect) or Vishwakarma (Vastu God), Mars) · until 17:54 more
Yoga	Indra (“Indra, lord”, auspicious) · until 05:30 (23.09) more
Karana	Taitila (movable) · until 11:25 more
Vara	Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Kanya (Virgo), Moon: Tula (Libra)

Changes during the day

from 11:25	karana Gara
from 17:54	nakshatra Swati
from 00:01 (23.09)	tithi Shukla-chaturti
from 00:01 (23.09)	karana Vanija
from 05:30 (23.09)	yoga Vaidhriti

Sun and Moon

Dawn	05:36
Sunrise	06:13
Noon	12:22
Sunset	18:30
End of twilight	19:07
Moonrise	09:32
Moonset	18:47
Day length	12 h 16 min

Gardener’s calendar

tasks at sunrise: good — 7, average — 3, bad — 3

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

task	at sunrise	from 17:54

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Chitra (06:13–17:54) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Swati (17:54–18:30) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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Festivals and periods

Chandra Darshan · Chandra (the Moon)

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

Rule: first visible lunar crescent, 18:30–18:47
on the first evenings the crescent sets almost together with the Sun (northern latitudes) — the day is chosen by the Yallop crescent visibility criterion
Crescent Moon above the horizon after sunset: 18:30–18:47

Adhika Masa
Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 17:54–06:15 (23.09)

Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:13–00:01 (23.09) Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:13–00:01 (23.09)

Anandadi: Kaladanda 06:13–17:54 Anandadi: Dhumra 17:54–06:15 (23.09)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:40–05:26
Abhijit Muhurta	none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday
Vijaya Muhurta	14:24–15:14
Godhuli	18:30–18:54
Pradosha	18:30–20:51
Nishitha	23:59–00:46 (23.09)
Amrita Kalam	11:07–12:48

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	12:22–13:54
Yamaganda	07:45–09:17
Gulika Kalam	10:50–12:22
Dur Muhurta	11:57–12:46
Varjyam	00:00–01:44 (23.09)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 06:13–12:02, 16:33–17:36

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

Cutting hair, shaving	good 06:13–12:02, 16:33–17:36
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	good 06:13–12:02, 16:33–17:36
Bathing, washing hair	good 06:13–14:44, 16:33–17:36

Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Chitra until 17:54, Swati from 17:54; tithi Shukla-tritya; lagna Kanya 06:13, Tula 09:01, Vrischika 12:02, Dhanu 14:44, Makara 16:33, Kumbha 17:36, Mina 18:19

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Chitra (until 17:54) — improvement of well-being; Swati (from 17:54) — relief from all suffering; Wednesday — favour of the authorities.

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = 0

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

+2 Yoga Indra 06:13–05:30 (23.09)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 06:13–17:54+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 06:13–00:01 (23.09)0 Ravi Yoga 17:54–06:15 (23.09)0 Adhika Masa0 Chaturmasya−1 Anandadi: Kaladanda 06:13–17:54−2 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:13–00:01 (23.09)−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:13–00:01 (23.09)

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

Panchanga at sunrise 06:13

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Vaidhriti, Rikta tithi Adhika Masa: not for weddings, housewarmings or major new undertakings; good for spiritual practice.
Month	Adhika Ashwina (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Subhanu (No. 17) · Shaka 2045 · Vikram 2180 more
Period	Adhika Masa · Chaturmasya
Festivals	Vinayaka Chaturthi

At sunrise 06:15

Tithi	4Shukla-chaturti (Rikta, Yama) · until 01:41 (24.09) more
Nakshatra	Swati, pada 2 (movable, Waiu (Wind), Rahu) · until 20:00 more
Yoga	Vaidhriti (“without support, discord”, inauspicious) · until 05:52 (24.09) more
Karana	Vanija (movable) · until 12:47 more
Vara	Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Kanya (Virgo), Moon: Tula (Libra)

Changes during the day

from 12:47	karana Vishti
from 20:00	nakshatra Vishakha
from 01:41 (24.09)	tithi Shukla-panchami
from 01:41 (24.09)	karana Bava
from 05:52 (24.09)	yoga Vishkambha

Sun and Moon

Dawn	05:38
Sunrise	06:15
Noon	12:22
Sunset	18:27
End of twilight	19:04
Moonrise	10:44
Moonset	19:11
Day length	12 h 12 min

Sky

Autumnal equinox	14:31

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

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Swati (06:15–18:27) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 12:47–18:27: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

Vinayaka Chaturthi · Ganesha

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

Rule: madhyahna vyapini: midday (the 3rd fifth of the daytime), 11:08–13:34
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Adhika Masa
Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 06:15–20:00 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 01:41–06:17 (24.09)

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:15–01:41 (24.09)

Anandadi: Sthira 06:15–20:00 Anandadi: Vardhamana 20:00–06:17 (24.09)

Bhadra in the netherworld: 12:47–01:41 (24.09); Bhadra Mukha 12:51–14:59; Bhadra Puchha 00:24–01:41 (24.09)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:41–05:28
Abhijit Muhurta	11:57–12:46
Vijaya Muhurta	14:23–15:12
Godhuli	18:27–18:51
Pradosha	18:27–20:49
Nishitha	23:59–00:46 (24.09)
Amrita Kalam	10:26–12:10

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	13:53–15:24
Yamaganda	06:15–07:47
Gulika Kalam	09:18–10:50
Dur Muhurta	10:19–11:08, 15:12–16:01
Varjyam	02:13–03:59 (24.09)

Haircut and shaving

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

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

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

Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Swati; tithi Shukla-chaturti; lagna Kanya 06:15, Tula 08:57, Vrischika 11:58, Dhanu 14:40, Makara 16:29, Kumbha 17:32, Mina 18:15

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Swati — relief from all suffering; Thursday — success.

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

Shukla-chaturti 06:15–18:27: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Vaidhriti 06:15–18:27: auspicious undertakings, including haircuts, are avoided during this yoga (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −1

Avoid starting important matters: Vaidhriti

+2 Ravi Yoga 06:15–20:00+1 Anandadi: Sthira 06:15–20:00+1 Auspicious nakshatra 06:15–20:00+1 Auspicious weekday0 Adhika Masa0 Chaturmasya0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:15–01:41 (24.09) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Vishti (Bhadra) 12:47–01:41 (24.09)−2 Rikta tithi 06:15–01:41 (24.09)−3 Vaidhriti 06:15–05:52 (24.09)

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 06:15

Summary	Favourable day — Anandadi: Matanga, Auspicious weekday; auspicious time — after 07:06 Adhika Masa: not for weddings, housewarmings or major new undertakings; good for spiritual practice.
Month	Adhika Ashwina (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Subhanu (No. 17) · Shaka 2045 · Vikram 2180 more
Period	Adhika Masa · Chaturmasya

At sunrise 06:17

Tithi	5Shukla-panchami (Purna, Soma) · until 03:51 (25.09) more
Nakshatra	Vishakha, pada 2 (mixed, Indra and Agni, Jupiter) · until 22:37 more
Yoga	Vishkambha (“prop, bolt”, inauspicious) · until 06:36 (25.09) more
Karana	Bava (movable) · until 14:43 more
Vara	Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Kanya (Virgo), Moon: Tula (Libra)

Changes during the day

from 14:43	karana Balava
from 22:37	nakshatra Anuradha
from 03:51 (25.09)	tithi Shukla-shashti
from 03:51 (25.09)	karana Kaulava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	05:40
Sunrise	06:17
Noon	12:21
Sunset	18:25
End of twilight	19:02
Moonrise	11:53
Moonset	19:41
Day length	12 h 07 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Vishakha (06:17–18:25) is good for sowing, for root crops.

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Festivals and periods

Adhika Masa
Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 22:37–06:19 (25.09) Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 22:37–06:19 (25.09) Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:51–06:19 (25.09)

Anandadi: Matanga 06:17–22:37 Anandadi: Rakshasa 22:37–06:19 (25.09)

Gandanta (tithi): 03:25–04:18 (25.09)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:42–05:30
Abhijit Muhurta	11:57–12:45
Vijaya Muhurta	14:22–15:11
Godhuli	18:25–18:49
Pradosha	18:25–20:48
Nishitha	23:58–00:46 (25.09)
Amrita Kalam	12:52–14:38

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	10:50–12:21
Yamaganda	15:23–16:54
Gulika Kalam	07:48–09:19
Dur Muhurta	08:43–09:31, 12:45–13:34
Varjyam	03:07–04:55 (25.09)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average throughout the daytime

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

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

Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Vishakha; tithi Shukla-panchami; lagna Kanya 06:17, Tula 08:53, Vrischika 11:54, Dhanu 14:36, Makara 16:25, Kumbha 17:28, Mina 18:11

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Vishakha — loss of money; 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 = +3

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

Auspicious time begins after 07:06

+1 Anandadi: Matanga 06:17–22:37+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 06:17–03:51 (25.09)0 Adhika Masa0 Chaturmasya0 Yoga Vishkambha 06:17–07:06

Panchanga at sunrise 06:17

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Ravi Yoga, Anandadi: Amrita; cons: Krakacha Yoga, Tryahasparsha Adhika Masa: not for weddings, housewarmings or major new undertakings; good for spiritual practice.
Month	Adhika Ashwina (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Subhanu (No. 17) · Shaka 2045 · Vikram 2180 more
Period	Adhika Masa · Chaturmasya
Festivals	Skanda Shashti

At sunrise 06:19

Tithi	6Shukla-shashti (Nanda, Kartikeya) · until 06:23 (26.09) more the tithi will also last until tomorrow’s sunrise (tryahasparsha)
Nakshatra	Anuradha, pada 2 (soft, Mitra (Friend), Saturn) · until 01:37 (26.09) more
Yoga	Vishkambha (“prop, bolt”, inauspicious) · until 06:36 more
Karana	Kaulava (movable) · until 17:05 more
Vara	Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Kanya (Virgo), Moon: Vrischika (Scorpio)

Changes during the day

from 06:36	yoga Priti
from 17:05	karana Taitila
from 01:37 (26.09)	nakshatra Jyestha

Sun and Moon

Dawn	05:42
Sunrise	06:19
Noon	12:21
Sunset	18:22
End of twilight	18:59
Moonrise	12:54
Moonset	20:18
Day length	12 h 03 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Anuradha (06:19–18:22) 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 03:51–06:23 (26.09)
the tithi spans two sunrises — the first day is chosen by rule

Adhika Masa
Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 06:19–01:37 (26.09)

Krakacha Yoga all day

Anandadi: Amrita 06:19–01:37 (26.09) Anandadi: Musala 01:37–06:21 (26.09)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:44–05:31
Abhijit Muhurta	11:56–12:45
Vijaya Muhurta	14:21–15:09
Godhuli	18:22–18:46
Pradosha	18:22–20:46
Nishitha	23:58–00:45 (26.09)
Amrita Kalam	13:55–15:43

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	09:20–10:50
Yamaganda	13:51–15:21
Gulika Kalam	06:19–07:49
Dur Muhurta	06:19–07:07, 07:07–07:55
Varjyam	none on this day

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 06:19–14:32, 16:21–17:24

Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Anuradha; tithi Shukla-shashti; lagna Kanya 06:19, Tula 08:49, Vrischika 11:50, Dhanu 14:32, Makara 16:21, Kumbha 17:24, Mina 18:07

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

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = −1

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

+2 Ravi Yoga 06:19–01:37 (26.09)+1 Anandadi: Amrita 06:19–01:37 (26.09)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 06:19–01:37 (26.09)+1 Yoga Priti 06:36–06:21 (26.09)0 Adhika Masa0 Chaturmasya−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−2 Tryahasparsha−3 Krakacha Yoga all day

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

Panchanga at sunrise 06:19

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Samvartaka Yoga, Anandadi: Kana Adhika Masa: not for weddings, housewarmings or major new undertakings; good for spiritual practice.
Month	Adhika Ashwina (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Subhanu (No. 17) · Shaka 2045 · Vikram 2180 more
Period	Adhika Masa · Chaturmasya

At sunrise 06:21

Tithi	6Shukla-shashti (Nanda, Kartikeya) · until 06:23 more vriddhi: the same tithi also prevailed at yesterday’s sunrise
Nakshatra	Jyestha, pada 1 (sharp, Indra (Leader of the Gods), Mercury) · until 04:44 (27.09) more Gandamula
Yoga	Priti (“love, affection”, auspicious) · until 07:35 more
Karana	Taitila (movable) · until 06:23 more
Vara	Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Kanya (Virgo), Moon: Vrischika (Scorpio)

Changes during the day

from 06:23	tithi Shukla-saptami
from 06:23	karana Gara
from 07:35	yoga Ayushman
from 19:42	karana Vanija
from 04:44 (27.09)	nakshatra Mula

Sun and Moon

Dawn	05:44
Sunrise	06:21
Noon	12:21
Sunset	18:19
End of twilight	18:56
Moonrise	13:48
Moonset	21:05
Day length	11 h 58 min

Gardener’s calendar

tasks at sunrise: good — 3, average — 3, bad — 7

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

task	at sunrise	from 06:23

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Jyestha (06:21–18:19) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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Festivals and periods

Adhika Masa
Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:44–06:23 (27.09) Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 04:44–06:23 (27.09)

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:21–06:23 Samvartaka Yoga 06:23–06:23 (27.09) Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 04:44–06:23 (27.09)

Anandadi: Siddhi 04:44–06:23 (27.09) Anandadi: Kana 06:21–04:44 (27.09)

Gandanta (nakshatra): 21:57–11:31 (27.09)
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Jyestha

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:45–05:33
Abhijit Muhurta	11:56–12:44
Vijaya Muhurta	14:20–15:08
Godhuli	18:19–18:44
Pradosha	18:19–20:44
Nishitha	23:57–00:45 (27.09)
Amrita Kalam	18:48–20:36

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	16:50–18:19
Yamaganda	12:20–13:50
Gulika Kalam	15:20–16:50
Dur Muhurta	16:44–17:32
Varjyam	07:56–09:45

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 06:23–11:46, 16:17–17:20, 18:03–18:19

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 06:23–11:46, 16:17–17:20, 18:03–18:19
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 06:23–11:46, 16:17–17:20, 18:03–18:19
Bathing, washing hair	average 06:23–14:28, 16:17–17:20, 18:03–18:19

Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Jyestha; tithi Shukla-shashti until 06:23, Shukla-saptami from 06:23; lagna Kanya 06:21, Tula 08:45, Vrischika 11:46, Dhanu 14:28, Makara 16:17, Kumbha 17:20, Mina 18:03

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Jyestha — loss (reduction) of landed property (real estate); Sunday — physical well-being.

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 = −5

+1 Yoga Priti 06:21–07:35+1 Auspicious tithi 06:23–06:23 (27.09)0 Adhika Masa0 Chaturmasya0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:21–06:23−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 06:21–04:44 (27.09)−3 Anandadi: Kana 06:21–04:44 (27.09)−3 Samvartaka Yoga 06:23–06:23 (27.09)

Panchanga at sunrise 06:21

Summary	Unfavourable day — many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower), Vishti (Bhadra) Adhika Masa: not for weddings, housewarmings or major new undertakings; good for spiritual practice.
Month	Adhika Ashwina (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Subhanu (No. 17) · Shaka 2045 · Vikram 2180 more
Period	Adhika Masa · Chaturmasya

At sunrise 06:23

Tithi	7Shukla-saptami (Bhadra, Indra) · until 09:00 more
Nakshatra	Mula, pada 1 (sharp, Nirriti (Goddess of Destruction or Alakshmi), Ketu) · until 07:45 (28.09) more Gandamula
Yoga	Ayushman (“long-lived”, auspicious) · until 08:38 more
Karana	Vanija (movable) · until 09:00 more
Vara	Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Kanya (Virgo), Moon: Dhanu (Sagittarius)

Changes during the day

from 08:38	yoga Saubhagya
from 09:00	tithi Shukla-ashtami
from 09:00	karana Vishti
from 22:16	karana Bava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	05:46
Sunrise	06:23
Noon	12:20
Sunset	18:17
End of twilight	18:54
Moonrise	14:32
Moonset	22:01
Day length	11 h 53 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 09:00

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Mula (06:23–18:17) is good for sowing, for root crops.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 09:00–18:17: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

Adhika Masa
Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 06:23–09:00 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:23–09:00

Anandadi: Lumbaka all day

Bhadra in the netherworld: 09:00–22:16; Bhadra Puchha 10:59–12:19; Bhadra Mukha 12:19–14:31
Gandanta (nakshatra): 21:57 (26.09)–11:31
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Mula

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:46–05:35
Abhijit Muhurta	11:56–12:44
Vijaya Muhurta	14:19–15:06
Godhuli	18:17–18:41
Pradosha	18:17–20:42
Nishitha	23:57–00:45 (28.09)
Amrita Kalam	00:33–02:21 (28.09)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	07:52–09:21
Yamaganda	10:51–12:20
Gulika Kalam	13:49–15:18
Dur Muhurta	12:44–13:31, 15:06–15:54
Varjyam	05:57–07:45 (28.09)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 06:23–09:00

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 06:23–09:00
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 06:23–09:00
Bathing, washing hair	average 06:23–14:24, 16:13–17:16, 18:00–18:17

Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Mula; tithi Shukla-saptami until 09:00, Shukla-ashtami from 09:00; lagna Kanya 06:23, Tula 08:41, Vrischika 11:42, Dhanu 14:24, Makara 16:13, Kumbha 17:16, Mina 18:00

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Mula — ruin of the family; Monday — clear, bright complexion.

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

Shukla-ashtami 09:00–18:17: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Unfavourable day · score S = −8

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

+1 Yoga Ayushman 06:23–08:38+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 06:23–09:000 Adhika Masa0 Chaturmasya−1 Ashtami 09:00–06:25 (28.09)−1 Surya Dagdha tithi 09:00–06:25 (28.09)−1 Anandadi: Lumbaka all day−1 Gandanta 06:23–11:31−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra all day−2 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 06:23–09:00−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:23–09:00−2 Vishti (Bhadra) 09:00–22:16

Panchanga at sunrise 06:23

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Ravi Yoga, Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi); cons: Rikta tithi, Fierce or sharp nakshatra Adhika Masa: not for weddings, housewarmings or major new undertakings; good for spiritual practice.
Month	Adhika Ashwina (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Subhanu (No. 17) · Shaka 2045 · Vikram 2180 more
Period	Adhika Masa · Chaturmasya
Festivals	Masik Durgashtami

At sunrise 06:25

Tithi	8Shukla-ashtami (Jaya, Vasus) · until 11:28 more
Nakshatra	Mula, pada 4 (sharp, Nirriti (Goddess of Destruction or Alakshmi), Ketu) · until 07:45 more Gandamula
Yoga	Saubhagya (“good fortune, marital happiness”, auspicious) · until 09:34 more
Karana	Bava (movable) · until 11:28 more
Vara	Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Kanya (Virgo), Moon: Dhanu (Sagittarius)

Changes during the day

from 07:45	nakshatra Purva-Ashadha
from 09:34	yoga Shobhana
from 11:28	tithi Shukla-navami
from 11:28	karana Balava
from 00:33 (29.09)	karana Kaulava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	05:48
Sunrise	06:25
Noon	12:20
Sunset	18:14
End of twilight	18:51
Moonrise	15:07
Moonset	23:05
Day length	11 h 49 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 07:45	from 11:28

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, Mula (06:25–07:45) is good for sowing, for root crops.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Ashadha (07:45–18:14) is good for root crops.

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Festivals and periods

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 09:00 (27.09)–11:28
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Adhika Masa
Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:25–11:28 Ravi Yoga 07:45–06:27 (29.09)

Anandadi: Chhatra 06:25–07:45 Anandadi: Mitra 07:45–06:27 (29.09)

Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Mula
Surya Dagdha tithi: Shukla-ashtami

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:48–05:36
Abhijit Muhurta	11:56–12:43
Vijaya Muhurta	14:18–15:05
Godhuli	18:14–18:39
Pradosha	18:14–20:41
Nishitha	23:56–00:45 (29.09)
Amrita Kalam	05:04–06:51 (29.09)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	15:17–16:46
Yamaganda	09:22–10:51
Gulika Kalam	12:20–13:48
Dur Muhurta	08:47–09:34, 23:07–23:56
Varjyam	05:57–07:45, 18:25–20:11

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 07:45–14:20, 16:09–17:12, 17:56–18:14

Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Mula until 07:45, Purva-Ashadha from 07:45; tithi Shukla-ashtami until 11:28, Shukla-navami from 11:28; lagna Kanya 06:25, Tula 08:37, Vrischika 11:38, Dhanu 14:20, Makara 16:09, Kumbha 17:12, Mina 17:56

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Mula (until 07:45) — ruin of the family; Purva-Ashadha (from 07:45) — ruin of the family; Tuesday — harm to longevity.

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

Shukla-ashtami 06:25–11:28: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Shukla-navami 11:28–18:14: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = +2

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

+2 Ravi Yoga 07:45–06:27 (29.09)+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:25–11:28+1 Anandadi: Mitra 07:45–06:27 (29.09)+1 Yoga Saubhagya 06:25–09:340 Adhika Masa0 Chaturmasya−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Surya Dagdha tithi 06:25–11:28−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 06:25–07:45−1 Rikta tithi 11:28–06:27 (29.09)

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

Panchanga at sunrise 06:25

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Ravi Yoga, Anandadi: Shrivatsa; cons: Krakacha Yoga, Rikta tithi Adhika Masa: not for weddings, housewarmings or major new undertakings; good for spiritual practice.
Month	Adhika Ashwina (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Subhanu (No. 17) · Shaka 2045 · Vikram 2180 more
Period	Adhika Masa · Chaturmasya

At sunrise 06:27

Tithi	9Shukla-navami (Rikta, Serpent (Naga)) · until 13:31 more
Nakshatra	Purva-Ashadha, pada 4 (fierce, Varuna, Venus) · until 10:24 more
Yoga	Shobhana (“splendid, beautiful”, auspicious) · until 10:11 more
Karana	Kaulava (movable) · until 13:31 more
Vara	Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Kanya (Virgo), Moon: Dhanu (Sagittarius)

Changes during the day

from 10:11	yoga Atiganda
from 10:24	nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha
from 13:31	tithi Shukla-dashami
from 13:31	karana Taitila
from 02:19 (30.09)	karana Gara

Sun and Moon

Dawn	05:50
Sunrise	06:27
Noon	12:20
Sunset	18:12
End of twilight	18:48
Moonrise	15:35
Moonset	none
Day length	11 h 44 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 10:24	from 13:31

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Ashadha (06:27–10:24) is good for root crops.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Ashadha (10:24–18:12) is good for sowing.

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Festivals and periods

Adhika Masa
Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 06:27–07:33 Ravi Yoga 10:24–06:29 (30.09)

Krakacha Yoga 06:27–13:31

Anandadi: Shrivatsa 06:27–10:24 Anandadi: Vajra 10:24–06:01 (30.09) Anandadi: Mudgara 06:01–06:29 (30.09)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:49–05:38
Abhijit Muhurta	none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday
Vijaya Muhurta	14:17–15:04
Godhuli	18:12–18:36
Pradosha	18:12–20:39
Nishitha	23:56–00:45 (30.09)
Amrita Kalam	05:04–06:51, 05:31–07:15 (30.09)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	12:19–13:47
Yamaganda	07:55–09:23
Gulika Kalam	10:51–12:19
Dur Muhurta	11:56–12:43
Varjyam	19:05–20:49

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 16:05–17:08, 17:52–18:12

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

Cutting hair, shaving	good 16:05–17:08, 17:52–18:12
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	good 16:05–17:08, 17:52–18:12
Bathing, washing hair	good 13:31–14:16, 16:05–17:08, 17:52–18:12

Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Purva-Ashadha until 10:24, Uttara-Ashadha from 10:24; tithi Shukla-navami until 13:31, Shukla-dashami from 13:31; lagna Kanya 06:27, Tula 08:33, Vrischika 11:34, Dhanu 14:16, Makara 16:05, Kumbha 17:08, Mina 17:52

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Purva-Ashadha (until 10:24) — ruin of the family; Uttara-Ashadha (from 10:24) — improved health; Wednesday — favour of the authorities.

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

Shukla-navami 06:27–13:31: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = −1

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

+2 Ravi Yoga 10:24–06:29 (30.09)+1 Anandadi: Shrivatsa 06:27–10:24+1 Yoga Shobhana 06:27–10:11+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious nakshatra 10:24–06:29 (30.09)0 Auspicious tithi 13:31–06:29 (30.09)0 Ravi Yoga 06:27–07:330 Adhika Masa0 Chaturmasya0 Yoga Atiganda 10:11–12:36−1 Anandadi: Vajra 10:24–06:01 (30.09)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 06:27–10:24−2 Rikta tithi 06:27–13:31−3 Krakacha Yoga 06:27–13:31

Panchanga at sunrise 06:27

Summary	Best day — Ravi Yoga, Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi); auspicious time — after 14:11 Adhika Masa: not for weddings, housewarmings or major new undertakings; good for spiritual practice.
Month	Adhika Ashwina (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Subhanu (No. 17) · Shaka 2045 · Vikram 2180 more
Period	Adhika Masa · Chaturmasya

At sunrise 06:29

Tithi	10Shukla-dashami (Purna, Dharma) · until 14:56 more
Nakshatra	Uttara-Ashadha, pada 4 (fixed, Vishva-Deva (All Gods), Sun) · until 12:28 more
Yoga	Atiganda (“great danger”, inauspicious) · until 10:21 more
Karana	Gara (movable) · until 14:56 more
Vara	Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Kanya (Virgo), Moon: Makara (Capricorn)

Changes during the day

from 10:21	yoga Sukarma
from 12:28	nakshatra Shravana
from 14:56	tithi Shukla-ekadashi
from 14:56	karana Vanija
from 03:22 (01.10)	karana Vishti

Sun and Moon

Dawn	05:52
Sunrise	06:29
Noon	12:19
Sunset	18:09
End of twilight	18:46
Moonrise	15:58
Moonset	00:15
Day length	11 h 40 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 12:28	from 14:56

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Ashadha (06:29–12:28) is good for sowing.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Shravana (12:28–18:09) is good for sowing.

more — lunar calendar for gardeners

Festivals and periods

Adhika Masa
Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:29–14:56 Ravi Yoga all day

Anandadi: Dhwaja 14:11–06:31 (01.10) Anandadi: Dhwanksha 06:29–14:11

Bhadra in the netherworld: 03:22–15:37 (01.10); Bhadra Puchha 08:13–09:27 (01.10); Bhadra Mukha 09:27–11:30 (01.10)
Gandanta (tithi): 14:31–15:21

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:50–05:40
Abhijit Muhurta	11:56–12:42
Vijaya Muhurta	14:16–15:02
Godhuli	18:09–18:34
Pradosha	18:09–20:37
Nishitha	23:55–00:45 (01.10)
Amrita Kalam	05:31–07:15, 02:50–04:32 (01.10)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	13:46–15:14
Yamaganda	06:29–07:56
Gulika Kalam	09:24–10:51
Dur Muhurta	10:22–11:09, 15:02–15:49
Varjyam	16:41–18:23

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 06:29–11:30, 16:02–17:04, 17:48–18:09

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

Cutting hair, shaving	good 06:29–11:30, 16:02–17:04, 17:48–18:09
Cutting fingernails	good 06:29–11:30
Cutting toenails	good 06:29–11:30, 16:02–17:04, 17:48–18:09
Bathing, washing hair	good 06:29–14:12, 16:02–17:04, 17:48–18:09

Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha until 12:28, Shravana from 12:28; tithi Shukla-dashami until 14:56, Shukla-ekadashi from 14:56; lagna Kanya 06:29, Tula 08:29, Vrischika 11:30, Dhanu 14:12, Makara 16:02, Kumbha 17:04, Mina 17:48

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Uttara-Ashadha (until 12:28) — improved health; Shravana (from 12:28) — bodily development (physical growth); Thursday — success.

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Best day · score S = +7

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

Auspicious time begins after 14:11

+2 Ravi Yoga all day+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:29–14:56+1 Auspicious nakshatra 06:29–12:28+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 06:29–14:56+1 Yoga Sukarma 10:21–06:31 (01.10)0 Anandadi: Dhwaja 14:11–06:31 (01.10)0 Adhika Masa0 Chaturmasya−1 Anandadi: Dhwanksha 06:29–14:11

Panchanga at sunrise 06:29

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

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

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

Subhanu (No. 17 of 60, “beautifully shining”) — A year of health and well-being: good rains, peace in families.
Northern samvatsara: Hemalamba (No. 31)
Shaka Samvat 2045 · Vikram Samvat 2180 · Kali Yuga 5224
Next year — Tarana, from the new moon before Ugadi (the start of Chaitra) 14.04.2124
In South India (Shaka Samvat, lunar reckoning) the years of the 60-year cycle follow one another without a break, and the name of the year changes at Ugadi — at the start of Chaitra, on the first tithi of the bright half.

Shukla-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.

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)

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.

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.

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.

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).

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

Anandadi: 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.

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.

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.

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

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

The Moon in 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.

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).

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 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.

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.

Wednesday
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Purva-Ashadha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

Shukla-ekadashi
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

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

Kanya
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut

Tula
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut

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

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

Makara
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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

Anandadi: 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 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

Uttara-Ashadha
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-dvadashi
0 — does not affect the haircut rating

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

Shukla-triodashi
no pruning or felling

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

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

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

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

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

Friday
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shravana
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-triodashi
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

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

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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

Mrityu Panchaka
Began on a Saturday: the most unfavourable — any risky ventures, journeys and heavy work are avoided.
The Moon in Kumbha or Mina (from the middle of Dhanishtha to the end of Revati). During these five nakshatras people do not travel south, gather firewood or grass, lay a roof or build a bed; cremation is performed with a special rite.

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

Dhanishtha
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-chaturdashi
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

Purnima
sowing seeds, any undertakings

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: 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: 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.

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

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

How it is calculated: following the South Indian tradition (Tamil Nadu, Kerala), as Drik Panchang does — the daytime from sunrise to sunset (upper limb of the disc, with refraction) is divided into 8 parts, and Rahu Kalam is part 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

Shatabhisha
+1 — favourable 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.

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

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

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

Dhriti (8) — “steadfastness, firmness”
Auspicious: lasting and long-term matters, laying foundations and building, vows.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

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.

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

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

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

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

Krishna-pratipat
digging, plowing, planting trees

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Monday
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Purva-Bhadra
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-pratipat
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

Uttara-Bhadra (26)
Meaning: Later blessed (foot, leg)
Symbol: Part of the red bed for legs (foot), twins
Deity: Ahirbudhyana (Serpent of the Deep - Milky Way under the horizon)
Type: fixed (dhruva, sthira) — For what is firm and lasting: laying house foundations, housewarming, planting, weddings, taking office, long-term projects.
Vimshottari lord: Saturn
Shakti: give rain (nourishment and stability)

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.

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.

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

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

nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra
Planting and sowing are allowed.

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

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: 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.

Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra)
An inauspicious combination of tithi and nakshatra (the “empty” nakshatra of a tithi, for example the 6th or 11th tithi with Rohini, the 12th with Ashlesha). Whatever is begun at this time remains without result.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Tuesday
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Uttara-Bhadra
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-dvitya
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Ganda (10) — “danger, knot”
Inauspicious: difficulties and obstacles; the first 6 ghatis (about 2 h 24 min) are skipped.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

Krishna-tritya (3, waning Moon)
Group: Jaya. Deity: Vishnu.
Vishnu rules the third day of the waning moon. It is a good time for cutting hair, nails, shaving and other cosmetic procedures. You can start any important business.

Revati (27)
Meaning: Rich, prosperous
Symbol: Fish (sometimes a couple) or drum
Deity: Pushan (Prosperous)
Type: soft (mridu, maitra) — For arts and music, friendship and love, new clothes and jewellery, weddings and festivals.
Vimshottari lord: Mercury
Shakti: nourish (satiate at the expense of its abundance)

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

nakshatra Revati
No pruning; planting flowers, soaking and the like are allowed.
according to the Indian tradition: No pruning; planting flowers, soaking seeds and the like are allowed.

Krishna-tritya
any undertakings

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

Anandadi: 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.

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.

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.

Revati
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-tritya
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Vriddhi (11) — “growth, increase”
Auspicious: investments, trade, savings, starting ventures that are meant to grow.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

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

Ashwini (1)
Meaning: Riders or Grooms
Symbol: Horse's Head
Deity: Ashwini Kumara
Type: light (kshipra, laghu) — For quick matters: trade, healing, study, travel, purchases and starting a business.
Vimshottari lord: Ketu
Shakti: quickly achieve anything

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

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

Krishna-panchami
any undertakings

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.

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.

Jwalamukhi Yoga
“Fire-breathing” yoga: the 1st tithi with Mula, the 5th with Bharani, the 8th with Krittika, the 9th with Rohini, the 10th with Ashlesha. Especially harmful for weddings, housewarmings, sowing and beginning studies.

Ashwini
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-chaturti
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-panchami
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-panchami (5, waning Moon)
Group: Purna. Deity: Soma.
The fifth day of the waning moon is owned by Soma, who patronizes medicine, surgery and cleansing the body of poisons. You can begin other important things.

Bharani (2)
Meaning: Carrier (porter or loader)
Symbol: Yoni (bosom, source)
Deity: Yama (Dharma-raja)
Type: fierce (ugra, krura) — For destructive and dangerous tasks: demolition, work with fire and weapons, disputes; unsuitable for other auspicious undertakings (the exception is weddings: Magha is among the nakshatras for marriage).
Vimshottari lord: Venus
Shakti: take (take away) something

Dhruva (12) — “fixed, constant (the Pole Star)”
Auspicious: everything lasting — foundations, building, planting, long-term commitments.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

Krishna-shashti
plowing the ground

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

Anandadi: 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.

Bharani
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-shashti
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Vyaghata (13) — “crushing blow”
Inauspicious: portends failures and injuries; the first 9 ghatis (about 3 h 36 min) are skipped.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

Krishna-shashti (6, waning Moon)
Group: Nanda. Deity: Kartikeya.
Kartikeya presides over the sixth day of the waning moon, favoring coronations (taking office), establishing new friendships, carrying out festivals and performances.

Krittika (3)
Meaning: Cutter (chisel) or chopping
Symbol: Sharp tool (axe, razor), flame
Deity: Agni
Type: mixed (mishra, sadharana) — For everyday and routine tasks, work with fire and metal; it is better not to begin important new matters.
Vimshottari lord: Sun
Shakti: burn and ignite others

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 Krittika
Planting and sowing are not allowed, but everyday routine tasks may be carried out.

Krishna-shashti
plowing the ground

Krishna-saptami
soaking seeds is allowed, digging the ground

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

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.

Krakacha Yoga
“Saw”: the tithi number and the weekday number (Sun = 1 … Sat = 7) add up to 13 — Sun and the 12th tithi, Mon and the 11th, Tue and the 10th, Wed and the 9th, Thu and the 8th, Fri and the 7th, Sat and the 6th. One of the worst yogas: auspicious activities are postponed.

Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi)
“Poisonous” tithi of the weekday: Sun — 4, Mon — 6, Tue — 7, Wed — 2, Thu — 8, Fri — 9, Sat — 7. Unfavourable for new undertakings, medical treatment and transactions.

The Moon in Mesha, Vrishabha, Mithuna or Vrischika: Bhadra is in heaven (svarga) — its influence on earth is weak.

Krittika
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-saptami
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Harshana (14) — “delighting”
Auspicious: festivals, joyful occasions, rest and recreation.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

Krishna-saptami (7, waning Moon)
Group: Bhadra. Deity: Indra.
The seventh day of the waning moon is ruled by Indra and this favors the start of travel, the purchase of vehicles, as well as other matters where movement is a characteristic feature.

Rohini (4)
Meaning: Red (an epithet of the star Aldebaran)
Symbol: Wagon, rarely: temple, banyan, incense, sandalwood
Deity: Prajapati (Brahma - Creator)
Type: fixed (dhruva, sthira) — For what is firm and lasting: laying house foundations, housewarming, planting, weddings, taking office, long-term projects.
Vimshottari lord: Moon
Shakti: give growth (prosperity, fertility)

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.

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 Rohini
Planting and sowing are allowed.

Krishna-saptami
soaking seeds is allowed, digging the ground

Krishna-ashtami
tillage and sowing are forbidden

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.

Rohini
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-ashtami
0 — does not affect the haircut rating

Ashtami
8th tithi: a day of Durga and Shiva, good for fasting and worship, but weaker than usual for worldly undertakings.

Krishna-ashtami (8, waning Moon)
Group: Jaya. Deity: Vasus.
The ruler of the eighth day of the waning Moon is Vasus, which favors the beginning of military operations, the construction of defenses and fortifications.

Mrigashirsha (5)
Meaning: Deer head (alt. searching star)
Symbol: Deer head
Deity: Soma (Chandra, Moon)
Type: soft (mridu, maitra) — For arts and music, friendship and love, new clothes and jewellery, weddings and festivals.
Vimshottari lord: Mars
Shakti: give realization (attractiveness, shaping)

Siddhi (16) — “success, accomplishment”
Especially auspicious: success in any undertaking, study and spiritual practice.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

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 Mrigashirsha
No pruning; planting flowers, soaking and the like are allowed.
according to the Indian tradition: No pruning; planting flowers, soaking seeds and the like are allowed.

Krishna-ashtami
tillage and sowing are forbidden

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

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

Mrigashirsha
+1 — favourable 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.

Ardra (6)
Meaning: Tear or body fluid (wet)
Symbol: Tear or drop, rarely: diamond or man's head
Deity: Rudra (Roaring, angry image of Shiva)
Type: sharp (tikshna, daruna) — For drastic actions: surgery, severing ties, taming, exorcism, fighting diseases and enemies; unsuitable for other auspicious undertakings (the exception is weddings: Mula is among the nakshatras for marriage).
Vimshottari lord: Rahu
Shakti: give effort that leads to the achievement of the goal (and also, is able to shed sweat or blood)

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

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

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

Krishna-dashami
any undertakings

Anandadi: 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.

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.

Ardra
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-dashami
0 — does not affect the haircut rating

Surya Dagdha tithi
A tithi “burnt” by the Sun in its current sign (the Sun in Dhanu or Mina — the 2nd, in Vrishabha or Kumbha — the 4th, in Mesha or Karka — the 6th, in Mithuna or Kanya — the 8th, in Simha or Vrischika — the 10th, in Tula or Makara — the 12th): unfavourable for new undertakings.

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

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

Krishna-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.

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

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

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 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-ekadashi
plowing, pruning and weeding

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

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.

Punarvasu
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Pushya
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-ekadashi
0 — does not affect the haircut rating

Mina
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut

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

Krishna-dvadashi (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.

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

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

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.

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.

Ashlesha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-dvadashi
0 — does not affect the haircut rating

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

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

Krishna-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.

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

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

Krishna-trayodashi
no pruning or felling

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

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.

Magha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-trayodashi
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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

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.

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

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

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

Anandadi: 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.

Purva-Phalguni
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-chaturdashi
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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

Purva-Phalguni (11)
Meaning: Prior red
Symbol: Headboard, rarely: hammock, ficus
Deity: Bhaga (Share, Distributor) - god of wealth and family
Type: fierce (ugra, krura) — For destructive and dangerous tasks: demolition, work with fire and weapons, disputes; unsuitable for other auspicious undertakings (the exception is weddings: Magha is among the nakshatras for marriage).
Vimshottari lord: Venus
Shakti: give reproduction, the receiving of fruit

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.

Chatushpada (fixed)
Deity: Vrisha (the sacred bull)
Inauspicious for new undertakings. Good for work with cattle, worship of cows and rites for the ancestors (shraddha).
A karana is half a tithi; there are 60 of them in a lunar month.

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

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

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

nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni
Planting and sowing are allowed.

Anandadi: 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.

Uttara-Phalguni
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Amavasya
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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.

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.

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

Adhika Ashwina (Vedic name Isha) — intercalary month: festivals of the month with this name are observed in the Nija month that follows it.
Patron: Padmanabha; Aditya — Tvashtar. Full moon in nakshatra Ashwini. Ritu: Sharad.
Adhika Masa (intercalary month, also called Purushottama Masa or Mala Masa) — a lunar month during which the Sun does not pass into a new sign; it takes the name of the following month with the prefix “Adhika”, and the month after it is called “Nija” (true). In an Adhika month the annual festivals are not observed (they move to the Nija month; the exception is Ganga Dussehra, which in a year with Adhika Jyeshtha is celebrated in the intercalary month), weddings are not held, upanayana, housewarming and the laying of a house foundation are not performed, and no major undertakings are begun. Monthly observances — Ekadashis (Padmini and Parama), Pradosha, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri — are kept as usual, and the month itself is dedicated to Purushottama (Vishnu) and is especially good for japa, reading sacred texts, fasting and dana.

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

Kimstughna (fixed)
Deity: Vayu (Marut)
Fixed, but auspicious: good for auspicious ceremonies, offerings and homa, work for prosperity and livelihood.
A karana is half a tithi; there are 60 of them in a lunar month.

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 Uttara-Phalguni
Planting and sowing are allowed.

Shukla-pratipat
digging, plowing, planting trees

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

Adhika Masa
An intercalary lunar month (Purushottama Masa): annual festivals move to the following Nija month (except Ganga Dussehra: in a year with Adhika Jyeshtha it is observed in the intercalary month); not a time for new undertakings — weddings, housewarmings, new vows. Good for japa, scripture reading and charity.

Hasta
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-pratipat
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Adhika Masa
An intercalary lunar month: not for weddings, housewarmings or major new undertakings; good for spiritual practice.

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

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

Brahma (25) — “Brahma, sacred knowledge”
Especially auspicious: study, sacred rites, peace and reconciliation.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

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

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

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

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

Chitra
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-dvitya
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-tritya (3, waxing Moon)
Group: Jaya. Deity: Vishnu.
Vishnu rules the third lunar day. It is a suitable time for cutting hair, nails, shaving and other cosmetic procedures. You can begin any important business.

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

Indra (26) — “Indra, lord”
Especially auspicious: power and administration, taking office, dealings with influential patrons.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

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).

Swati
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-tritya
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

Swati (15)
Meaning: Sword
Symbol: Sword, also sprout or coral
Deity: Waiu (Wind)
Type: movable (chara, chala) — For journeys and moving house, buying vehicles, gardening, quick and temporary changes.
Vimshottari lord: Rahu
Shakti: scatter like air, move, convert

Vaidhriti (27) — “without support, discord”
One of the two most inauspicious yogas: worldly undertakings are not begun in it at all; good for fasting, prayer and spiritual practice.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

The Sun crosses the celestial equator heading south (tropical longitude 180°): day and night are equal. Tula Sankranti comes about 24–25 days later.

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

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

Shukla-chaturti
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Vaidhriti
The nitya yoga of “discord” is in force for most of the day: worldly undertakings are postponed, and the day suits fasting, prayer and spiritual practice.

Shukla-panchami (5, waxing Moon)
Group: Purna. Deity: Soma.
The fifth lunar day is owned by Soma, who patronizes medicine, surgery and cleansing the body of poisons. You can begin other important things.

Vishakha (16)
Meaning: Forked branch (also called Radha - gift)
Symbol: Triumphal arch for marriage, potter's wheel
Deity: Indra and Agni
Type: mixed (mishra, sadharana) — For everyday and routine tasks, work with fire and metal; it is better not to begin important new matters.
Vimshottari lord: Jupiter
Shakti: achieve (many and different goals, fruits)

Vishkambha (1) — “prop, bolt”
Inauspicious: portends obstacles. If a matter cannot be postponed, the first 3 ghatis of the yoga (about 1 h 12 min) are skipped.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

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 Vishakha
Planting and sowing are not allowed, but everyday routine tasks may be carried out.

Shukla-panchami
do not fell trees, any undertakings

Vishakha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-panchami
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-shashti (6, waxing Moon)
Group: Nanda. Deity: Kartikeya.
Kartikeya presides on the sixth lunar day, favoring coronations (taking office), establishing new friendships, celebrating holidays and performances.

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)

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

Shukla-shashti
plowing the ground

Anuradha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-shashti
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Priti (2) — “love, affection”
Auspicious: friendship, reconciliation, love, matchmaking — anything that requires people’s goodwill.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

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

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)

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

Shukla-shashti
plowing the ground

Shukla-saptami
soaking seeds is allowed, farming

Jyestha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-saptami
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-saptami (7, waxing Moon)
Group: Bhadra. Deity: Indra.
The seventh lunar day is ruled by Indra and this favors the start of travel, the purchase of vehicles, as well as other matters where movement is a characteristic feature.

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)

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

Shukla-saptami
soaking seeds is allowed, farming

Shukla-ashtami
tillage and sowing are forbidden

Mula
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-ashtami
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-ashtami (8, waxing Moon)
Group: Jaya. Deity: Vasus.
The ruler of the eighth lunar day is Vasu, which favors the beginning of military operations, the construction of defenses and fortifications.

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

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

Shukla-ashtami
tillage and sowing are forbidden

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

Shukla-navami
for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else

Shukla-navami
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-navami (9, waxing Moon)
Group: Rikta. Deity: Serpent (Naga).
The serpent (Naga) patronizes the ninth lunar day, which is suitable for struggle, destruction, coercion and for efforts to overcome obstacles.

nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha
Planting and sowing are allowed.

Shukla-dashami
any undertakings

Shukla-dashami
+1 — favourable 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.

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

Shukla-ekadashi
pruning and weeding