Panchanga Calendar

January 1972

SamvatsaraVirodhikrit (45)MonthPausha → Magha from 17.01RituHemanta → Shishira from 17.01AyanaDakshinayana → Uttarayana from 15.01Place55°45′ N 37°35′ E, UTC+3 changeAyanamsaLahiri

January 1972 falls, in the lunar calendar (amanta), within the months Pausha (until 16.01), Magha (from 17.01). Periods: until 14.01 — Kharmas; 17–24.01 — Magha Gupta Navaratri. Major festivals: 14.01 Makara Sankranti (Uttarayana); 20.01 Vasant Panchami (Saraswati Puja); 22.01 Ratha Saptami (Surya Jayanti). 16.01 — solar eclipse, annular (not visible here); 30.01 — lunar eclipse, total (not visible here).

Mon

Tue

Wed

Thu

Fri

Sat

Sun

1Pun1

2Push2

3Ashl3

4Mag4Sakat Chauth

5PPh5

6PPh6after 09:56

7UPh7

8Has8Kalashtami

9Chit9

10Swa10

11Vish10

12Anu11Shattila Ekadashi

13Jye12Lohri

14Mul13Makara Sankranti

15PAsh14

16UAsh30Mauni Amavasya

17Shra1Chandra Darshan

18Dhan2

19Shat3Vinayaka Chaturthi

20PBh5Vasant Panchami

21UBh6Skanda Shashti

22Rev7Ratha Saptami

23Ashw8after 12:28

24Bhar9Madhva Navami

25Krit10

26Roh11Jaya Ekadashi

27Mrig12Pradosha

28Ard13after 14:44

29Pun14

30Push15until 14:51

31Ashl1

Day ratingBest daysFavourableOrdinaryAvoid new venturesUnfavourable

Markersafter / until HH:MM

Moon5Waxing Moon5Waning Moon15Purnima30Amavasya

Nakshatra typesfixedsoftlightmovablesharpfiercemixed

Icons this month (23)

Ravi Pushya YogaSankashtiKalashtamiAmrita Siddhi YogaEkadashiLohriPradoshaMakara SankrantiPongalShivaratriSolar eclipse, annularday of Amavasya (ancestor rites)Chandra DarshanGupta NavaratriDwipushkar YogaVinayaka ChaturthiVasant PanchamiSkanda ShashtiRatha SaptamiBhishma AshtamiGoddess (Durga, Kali)Madhva NavamiLunar eclipse, total

How to read the calendar

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

Best days

6.01 Thu — Ravi Yoga, Anandadi: Matanga, Yoga Saubhagya after 09:56
Uttara-Phalguni (fixed): for what is firm and lasting: laying house foundations, housewarming, planting, weddings, taking office, long-term projects.
12.01 Wed — Amrita Siddhi Yoga, Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Anandadi: Saumya
Anuradha (soft): for arts and music, friendship and love, new clothes and jewellery, weddings and festivals.
17.01 Mon — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Anandadi: Siddhi, Auspicious nakshatra
Shravana (movable): for journeys and moving house, buying vehicles, gardening, quick and temporary changes.
21.01 Fri — Ravi Yoga, Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Anandadi: Dhwaja
Uttara-Bhadra (fixed): for what is firm and lasting: laying house foundations, housewarming, planting, weddings, taking office, long-term projects.
26.01 Wed — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Yoga Brahma, Ravi Yoga
Rohini (fixed): for what is firm and lasting: laying house foundations, housewarming, planting, weddings, taking office, long-term projects.
30.01 Sun — Ravi Pushya Yoga, Pushya, Anandadi: Shrivatsa until 14:51
Pushya (light): for quick matters: trade, healing, study, travel, purchases and starting a business.

Festivals

4.01 Tue Sakat Chauth — Angaraki Chaturthi (Lambodara)
8.01 Sat Kalashtami
12.01 Wed Shattila Ekadashi
13.01 Thu Lohri
13.01 Thu Pradosha Vrat
14.01 Fri Makara Sankranti (Uttarayana)
14.01 Fri Thai Pongal
14.01 Fri Masik Shivaratri
16.01 Sun Mauni Amavasya (Pausha)
17.01 Mon Chandra Darshan
17.01 Mon Magha Gupta Navaratri
19.01 Wed Vinayaka Chaturthi
20.01 Thu Vasant Panchami (Saraswati Puja)
21.01 Fri Skanda Shashti
22.01 Sat Ratha Saptami (Surya Jayanti)
23.01 Sun Bhishma Ashtami
23.01 Sun Masik Durgashtami
24.01 Mon Madhva Navami
26.01 Wed Jaya Ekadashi (Bhaimi)
27.01 Thu Pradosha Vrat
30.01 Sun Magha Purnima (Maghi)
30.01 Sun Thaipusam

Special muhurta yogas

1.01 Sat Tripushkar Yoga 21:57–05:39 (02.01)
2.01 Sun Ravi Pushya Yoga 08:59–05:43 (03.01)
2.01 Sun Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 08:59–05:43 (03.01)
12.01 Wed Amrita Siddhi Yoga 08:53–01:41 (13.01)
12.01 Wed Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 08:53–01:41 (13.01)
16.01 Sun Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 08:49–04:13 (17.01)
17.01 Mon Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 08:48–03:37 (18.01)
18.01 Tue Dwipushkar Yoga 08:47–11:31
21.01 Fri Amrita Siddhi Yoga 22:43–08:42 (22.01)
21.01 Fri Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 22:43–08:42 (22.01)
23.01 Sun Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 08:40–19:47
25.01 Tue Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 08:37–17:10
26.01 Wed Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day
28.01 Fri Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 14:44–08:30 (29.01)
30.01 Sun Ravi Pushya Yoga 08:29–14:51
30.01 Sun Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 08:29–14:51

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

2.01 Sun — Vaidhriti, Surya Dagdha tithi
3.01 Mon — Bhadra on earth, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
4.01 Tue — Rikta tithi, Fierce or sharp nakshatra, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
7.01 Fri — Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra), Krakacha Yoga, Vishti (Bhadra)
8.01 Sat — Anandadi: Mrityu, Yamaghanta, many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower) (unfavourable day)
11.01 Tue — Krakacha Yoga, Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi), Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
14.01 Fri — Sankranti day, Fierce or sharp nakshatra, Gandanta
15.01 Sat — Krishna Chaturdashi, Fierce or sharp nakshatra, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
16.01 Sun — Amavasya, Eclipse (not visible here)
19.01 Wed — Kshaya tithi, Rikta tithi, Vyatipata
27.01 Thu — Anandadi: Mrityu, Vaidhriti, Surya Dagdha tithi (unfavourable day)

Sky this month

14.01 Makara Sankranti 16:10 — the Sun enters Makara (Capricorn)
16.01 New moon (Amavasya) 13:52
16.01 Solar eclipse, annular, greatest eclipse 14:02, magnitude 0.969
not visible here (outside the eclipse zone)
30.01 Full moon (Purnima) 13:58
30.01 Lunar eclipse, total, greatest eclipse 13:53, magnitude 1.049
not visible here (below the horizon)

Periods

until 14.01 Kharmas
17–24.01 Magha Gupta Navaratri
18.01 15:12 – 22.01 21:15 Agni Panchaka

Samvatsara and month

Virodhikrit (No. 45, “maker of enmity”) — A year of enmity: quarrels, confrontation and rivalry; alliances need safeguarding. more

Northern samvatsara: Raktakshi. Shaka Samvat 1893, Vikram Samvat 2028, Kali Yuga 5072.

Pausha (Sahasya) — The cold month of Dhanur Masa and Kharmas: no weddings are held until Makara Sankranti, and with it Uttarayana begins. more

Magha (Tapas) — A month of austerity and holy baths (Magha Snana): Vasant Panchami, Ratha Saptami; in the dark half — Maha Shivaratri. more

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

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

Summary	Favourable day — Yoga Indra, Anandadi: Chhatra
Month	Pausha (amanta) · Magha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Virodhikrit (No. 45) · Shaka 1893 · Vikram 2028 more
Period	Kharmas

At sunrise 08:59

Tithi	1Krishna-pratipat (Nanda, Brahma) · until 21:57 more
Nakshatra	Punarvasu, pada 1 (movable, Aditi, Jupiter) · until 05:39 (02.01) more
Yoga	Indra (“Indra, lord”, auspicious) · until 23:03 more
Karana	Balava (movable) · until 10:34 more
Vara	Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Dhanu (Sagittarius), Moon: Mithuna (Gemini)

Changes during the day

from 10:34	karana Kaulava
from 21:57	tithi Krishna-dvitya
from 21:57	karana Taitila
from 23:03	yoga Vaidhriti
from 05:39 (02.01)	nakshatra Pushya

Sun and Moon

Dawn	08:13
Sunrise	08:59
Noon	12:32
Sunset	16:06
End of twilight	16:52
Moonrise	16:36
Moonset	09:42
Day length	7 h 06 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Punarvasu (08:59–16:06) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

more — lunar calendar for gardeners

Festivals and periods

Kharmas

Muhurta

Tripushkar Yoga 21:57–05:39 (02.01)

Anandadi: Chhatra 08:59–05:39 (02.01) Anandadi: Mitra 05:39–08:59 (02.01)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	06:44–07:52
Abhijit Muhurta	12:18–12:47
Vijaya Muhurta	13:44–14:12
Godhuli	16:06–16:40
Pradosha	16:06–19:28
Nishitha	23:59–01:06 (02.01)
Amrita Kalam	03:18–04:52 (02.01)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	10:46–11:39
Yamaganda	13:26–14:19
Gulika Kalam	08:59–09:53
Dur Muhurta	08:59–09:28, 09:28–09:56
Varjyam	17:55–19:29

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 09:51–10:56, 11:40–12:21, 13:14–16:06

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 09:51–10:56, 11:40–12:21, 13:14–16:06
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 09:51–10:56, 11:40–12:21, 13:14–16:06
Bathing, washing hair	average 09:51–10:56, 11:40–12:21, 13:14–16:06

Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Punarvasu; tithi Krishna-pratipat; lagna Dhanu 08:59, Makara 09:51, Kumbha 10:56, Mina 11:40, Mesha 12:21, Vrishabha 13:14, Mithuna 14:43

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

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Favourable day · score S = +4

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

+2 Yoga Indra 08:59–23:03+1 Anandadi: Chhatra 08:59–05:39 (02.01)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 08:59–05:39 (02.01)+1 Auspicious tithi 08:59–21:570 Kharmas0 Tripushkar Yoga 21:57–05:39 (02.01)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)

Panchanga at sunrise 08:59

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Vaidhriti, Surya Dagdha tithi
Month	Pausha (amanta) · Magha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Virodhikrit (No. 45) · Shaka 1893 · Vikram 2028 more
Period	Kharmas

At sunrise 08:59

Tithi	2Krishna-dvitya (Bhadra, Vidhatr) · until 21:11 more
Nakshatra	Pushya, pada 1 (light, Brhaspati, Saturn) · until 05:43 (03.01) more
Yoga	Vaidhriti (“without support, discord”, inauspicious) · until 21:14 more
Karana	Taitila (movable) · until 09:29 more
Vara	Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Dhanu (Sagittarius), Moon: Karka (Cancer)

Changes during the day

from 09:29	karana Gara
from 21:11	tithi Krishna-tritya
from 21:11	karana Vanija
from 21:14	yoga Vishkambha
from 05:43 (03.01)	nakshatra Ashlesha

Sun and Moon

Dawn	08:13
Sunrise	08:59
Noon	12:33
Sunset	16:07
End of twilight	16:53
Moonrise	18:04
Moonset	10:06
Day length	7 h 08 min

Gardener’s calendar

tasks at sunrise: good — 5, average — 7, bad — 1

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

task	at sunrise

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Pushya (08:59–16:07) is good for sowing.

more — lunar calendar for gardeners

Festivals and periods

Kharmas

Muhurta

Ravi Pushya Yoga 08:59–05:43 (03.01) Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 08:59–05:43 (03.01)

Anandadi: Shrivatsa 08:59–05:43 (03.01) Anandadi: Vajra 05:43–08:59 (03.01)

Surya Dagdha tithi: Krishna-dvitya

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	06:44–07:51
Abhijit Muhurta	12:19–12:47
Vijaya Muhurta	13:44–14:13
Godhuli	16:07–16:41
Pradosha	16:07–19:29
Nishitha	23:59–01:07 (03.01)
Amrita Kalam	23:18–00:54 (03.01)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	15:13–16:07
Yamaganda	12:33–13:26
Gulika Kalam	14:20–15:13
Dur Muhurta	15:10–15:38
Varjyam	13:40–15:16

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 09:47–10:52, 11:36–12:17, 13:10–16:07

Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Pushya; tithi Krishna-dvitya; lagna Dhanu 08:59, Makara 09:47, Kumbha 10:52, Mina 11:36, Mesha 12:17, Vrishabha 13:10, Mithuna 14:39

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Pushya — increase in wealth; Sunday — physical well-being.

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

Vaidhriti 08:59–16:07: 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

Avoid starting important matters · score S = +4

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

Avoid starting important matters: Vaidhriti

+4 Ravi Pushya Yoga 08:59–05:43 (03.01)+2 Pushya 08:59–05:43 (03.01)+1 Anandadi: Shrivatsa 08:59–05:43 (03.01)+1 Auspicious tithi 08:59–21:110 Kharmas−1 Surya Dagdha tithi 08:59–21:11−3 Vaidhriti 08:59–21:14

Panchanga at sunrise 08:59

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Bhadra on earth, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
Month	Pausha (amanta) · Magha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Virodhikrit (No. 45) · Shaka 1893 · Vikram 2028 more
Period	Kharmas

At sunrise 08:59

Tithi	3Krishna-tritya (Jaya, Vishnu) · until 21:06 more
Nakshatra	Ashlesha, pada 1 (sharp, Naga - the lord of snakes (Sharpa), Mercury) · until 06:28 (04.01) more Gandamula
Yoga	Vishkambha (“prop, bolt”, inauspicious) · until 19:57 more
Karana	Vanija (movable) · until 09:03 more
Vara	Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Dhanu (Sagittarius), Moon: Karka (Cancer)

Changes during the day

from 09:03	karana Vishti
from 19:57	yoga Priti
from 21:06	tithi Krishna-chaturti
from 21:06	karana Bava
from 06:28 (04.01)	nakshatra Magha

Sun and Moon

Dawn	08:12
Sunrise	08:59
Noon	12:33
Sunset	16:08
End of twilight	16:54
Moonrise	19:30
Moonset	10:22
Day length	7 h 09 min

Gardener’s calendar

tasks at sunrise: good — 6, average — 6, bad — 1

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

task	at sunrise

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) 09:03–16:08: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

more — lunar calendar for gardeners

Festivals and periods

Kharmas

Muhurta

Anandadi: Saumya 08:59–06:28 (04.01) Anandadi: Dhwanksha 06:28–08:58 (04.01)

Bhadra on earth: 09:03–21:06; Bhadra Puchha 16:55–18:06; Bhadra Mukha 18:06–20:06
Gandanta (nakshatra): 00:12–12:45 (04.01)
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Ashlesha

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	06:44–07:51
Abhijit Muhurta	12:19–12:48
Vijaya Muhurta	13:45–14:14
Godhuli	16:08–16:42
Pradosha	16:08–19:30
Nishitha	00:00–01:07 (04.01)
Amrita Kalam	04:49–06:28 (04.01)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	09:52–10:46
Yamaganda	11:40–12:33
Gulika Kalam	13:27–14:21
Dur Muhurta	12:48–13:16, 14:14–14:42
Varjyam	18:55–20:34

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 Monday; nakshatra Ashlesha; tithi Krishna-tritya; lagna Dhanu 08:59, Makara 09:43, Kumbha 10:48, Mina 11:32, Mesha 12:13, Vrishabha 13:06, Mithuna 14:35

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Ashlesha — physical affliction (suffering); Monday — clear, bright complexion.

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

Bhadra on earth 09:03–16:08: no shaving or haircuts during Vishti Karana (according to the Muhurta Chintamani, Bhadra does harm when it is on earth; in heaven and in the netherworld its influence on earth is weak).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −1

Avoid starting important matters: Bhadra on earth

+1 Anandadi: Saumya 08:59–06:28 (04.01)+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 08:59–21:060 Kharmas−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 08:59–06:28 (04.01)−3 Bhadra on earth 09:03–21:06

Panchanga at sunrise 08:59

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Rikta tithi, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
Month	Pausha (amanta) · Magha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Virodhikrit (No. 45) · Shaka 1893 · Vikram 2028 more
Period	Kharmas
Festivals	Sakat Chauth — Angaraki Chaturthi (Lambodara)

At sunrise 08:58

Tithi	4Krishna-chaturti (Rikta, Yama) · until 21:43 more
Nakshatra	Magha, pada 1 (fierce, Pitris or Pitars - ancestors of the clan, forefathers, Ketu) · until 07:53 (05.01) more Gandamula
Yoga	Priti (“love, affection”, auspicious) · until 19:12 more
Karana	Bava (movable) · until 09:19 more
Vara	Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Dhanu (Sagittarius), Moon: Simha (Leo)

Changes during the day

from 09:19	karana Balava
from 19:12	yoga Ayushman
from 21:43	tithi Krishna-panchami
from 21:43	karana Kaulava
from 07:53 (05.01)	nakshatra Purva-Phalguni

Sun and Moon

Dawn	08:12
Sunrise	08:58
Noon	12:34
Sunset	16:09
End of twilight	16:56
Moonrise	20:52
Moonset	10:33
Day length	7 h 11 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

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 (08:58–16:09) is good for sowing, for root crops.

more — lunar calendar for gardeners

Festivals and periods

Sakat Chauth — Angaraki Chaturthi (Lambodara) · Ganesha

Sankashti of the month of Magha in the purnimanta system: mothers fast for the well-being of their children, worship Ganesha as Lambodara and the goddess Sakat, and offer sesame sweets; the fast is broken after moonrise. A Sankashti falling on a Tuesday — the day of Mars (Angaraki) — is the most favourable of all Sankashtis: fasting on this day is held equal to observing every Sankashti of the year.

Rule: at moonrise, 20:52
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Kharmas

Muhurta

Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 21:43–07:53 (05.01) Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 21:43–08:58 (05.01)

Anandadi: Kaladanda 08:58–07:53 (05.01) Anandadi: Dhumra 07:53–08:58 (05.01)

Gandanta (nakshatra): 00:12–12:45
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Magha

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	06:44–07:51
Abhijit Muhurta	12:20–12:48
Vijaya Muhurta	13:46–14:15
Godhuli	16:09–16:43
Pradosha	16:09–19:31
Nishitha	00:00–01:07 (05.01)
Amrita Kalam	05:21–07:02 (05.01)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	14:22–15:16
Yamaganda	10:46–11:40
Gulika Kalam	12:34–13:28
Dur Muhurta	10:25–10:53, 22:53–00:00 (05.01)
Varjyam	19:10–20:52

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 Tuesday; nakshatra Magha; tithi Krishna-chaturti; lagna Dhanu 08:58, Makara 09:39, Kumbha 10:44, Mina 11:28, Mesha 12:09, Vrishabha 13:02, Mithuna 14:31

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Magha — loss of property; Tuesday — harm to longevity.

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

Krishna-chaturti 08:58–16:09: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).

Cautions:

The Muhurta Chintamani warns: whoever shaves in 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).

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Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −5

+1 Yoga Priti 08:58–19:120 Kharmas−1 Anandadi: Kaladanda 08:58–07:53 (05.01)−1 Gandanta 08:58–12:45−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 08:58–07:53 (05.01)−2 Rikta tithi 08:58–21:43

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 08:58

Summary	Favourable day — Anandadi: Sthira, Yoga Ayushman
Month	Pausha (amanta) · Magha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Virodhikrit (No. 45) · Shaka 1893 · Vikram 2028 more
Period	Kharmas

At sunrise 08:58

Tithi	5Krishna-panchami (Purna, Soma) · until 23:02 more
Nakshatra	Purva-Phalguni, pada 1 (fierce, Bhaga (Share, Distributor) - god of wealth and family, Venus) · until 09:56 (06.01) more
Yoga	Ayushman (“long-lived”, auspicious) · until 18:59 more
Karana	Kaulava (movable) · until 10:18 more
Vara	Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Dhanu (Sagittarius), Moon: Simha (Leo)

Changes during the day

from 10:18	karana Taitila
from 18:59	yoga Saubhagya
from 23:02	tithi Krishna-shashti
from 23:02	karana Gara

Sun and Moon

Dawn	08:12
Sunrise	08:58
Noon	12:34
Sunset	16:11
End of twilight	16:57
Moonrise	22:10
Moonset	10:42
Day length	7 h 12 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, Purva-Phalguni (08:58–16:11) is good for root crops.

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Festivals and periods

Kharmas

Muhurta

Anandadi: Sthira all day

Gandanta (tithi): 22:36–23:28

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	06:43–07:51
Abhijit Muhurta	none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday
Vijaya Muhurta	13:47–14:15
Godhuli	16:11–16:44
Pradosha	16:11–19:32
Nishitha	00:01–01:08 (06.01)
Amrita Kalam	02:59–04:44 (06.01)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	12:34–13:28
Yamaganda	09:52–10:46
Gulika Kalam	11:40–12:34
Dur Muhurta	12:20–12:49
Varjyam	16:34–18:18

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average throughout the daytime

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

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

Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Purva-Phalguni; tithi Krishna-panchami; lagna Dhanu 08:58, Makara 09:35, Kumbha 10:40, Mina 11:24, Mesha 12:05, Vrishabha 12:58, Mithuna 14:27

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Purva-Phalguni — ill health; Wednesday — favour of the authorities.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Favourable day · score S = +3

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

+1 Anandadi: Sthira all day+1 Yoga Ayushman 08:58–18:59+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 08:58–23:020 Kharmas−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra all day

Panchanga at sunrise 08:58

Summary	Best day — Ravi Yoga, Anandadi: Matanga; auspicious time — after 09:56
Month	Pausha (amanta) · Magha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Virodhikrit (No. 45) · Shaka 1893 · Vikram 2028 more
Period	Kharmas

At sunrise 08:57

Tithi	6Krishna-shashti (Nanda, Kartikeya) · until 00:56 (07.01) more
Nakshatra	Purva-Phalguni, pada 4 (fierce, Bhaga (Share, Distributor) - god of wealth and family, Venus) · until 09:56 more
Yoga	Saubhagya (“good fortune, marital happiness”, auspicious) · until 19:14 more
Karana	Gara (movable) · until 11:55 more
Vara	Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Dhanu (Sagittarius), Moon: Simha (Leo)

Changes during the day

from 09:56	nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni
from 11:55	karana Vanija
from 19:14	yoga Shobhana
from 00:56 (07.01)	tithi Krishna-saptami
from 00:56 (07.01)	karana Vishti

Sun and Moon

Dawn	08:12
Sunrise	08:57
Noon	12:35
Sunset	16:12
End of twilight	16:58
Moonrise	23:25
Moonset	10:50
Day length	7 h 14 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 09:56

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, Purva-Phalguni (08:57–09:56) is good for root crops.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Phalguni (09:56–16:12) is good for sowing.

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Festivals and periods

Kharmas

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 09:56–08:57 (07.01)

Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:57–00:56 (07.01) Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 09:56–08:57 (07.01)

Anandadi: Matanga 09:56–08:57 (07.01) Anandadi: Gada 08:57–09:56

Bhadra in the netherworld: 00:56–14:03 (07.01); Bhadra Puchha 06:11–07:30 (07.01); Bhadra Mukha 07:30–09:42 (07.01)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	06:43–07:50
Abhijit Muhurta	12:20–12:49
Vijaya Muhurta	13:47–14:16
Godhuli	16:12–16:46
Pradosha	16:12–19:33
Nishitha	00:01–01:08 (07.01)
Amrita Kalam	04:32–06:18 (07.01)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	13:29–14:24
Yamaganda	08:57–09:52
Gulika Kalam	10:46–11:40
Dur Muhurta	11:22–11:51, 14:16–14:45
Varjyam	17:54–19:40

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 09:31–16:12

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 09:31–16:12
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 09:31–16:12
Bathing, washing hair	good 09:56–10:36, 11:20–12:01, 12:54–16:12

Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Purva-Phalguni until 09:56, Uttara-Phalguni from 09:56; tithi Krishna-shashti; lagna Dhanu 08:57, Makara 09:31, Kumbha 10:36, Mina 11:20, Mesha 12:01, Vrishabha 12:54, Mithuna 14:23

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Purva-Phalguni (until 09:56) — ill health; Uttara-Phalguni (from 09:56) — destruction of all diseases; Thursday — success.

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

Best day · score S = +5

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

Auspicious time begins after 09:56

+2 Ravi Yoga 09:56–08:57 (07.01)+1 Anandadi: Matanga 09:56–08:57 (07.01)+1 Yoga Saubhagya 08:57–19:14+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious nakshatra 09:56–08:57 (07.01)0 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 09:56–08:57 (07.01) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:57–00:56 (07.01) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Kharmas0 Anandadi: Gada 08:57–09:56−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 08:57–09:56

Panchanga at sunrise 08:57

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra), Krakacha Yoga
Month	Pausha (amanta) · Magha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Virodhikrit (No. 45) · Shaka 1893 · Vikram 2028 more
Period	Kharmas

At sunrise 08:57

Tithi	7Krishna-saptami (Bhadra, Indra) · until 03:15 (08.01) more
Nakshatra	Uttara-Phalguni, pada 4 (fixed, Aryaman (Lord of Hospitality), Sun) · until 12:29 more
Yoga	Shobhana (“splendid, beautiful”, auspicious) · until 19:49 more
Karana	Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 14:03 more
Vara	Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Dhanu (Sagittarius), Moon: Kanya (Virgo)

Changes during the day

from 12:29	nakshatra Hasta
from 14:03	karana Bava
from 19:49	yoga Atiganda
from 03:15 (08.01)	tithi Krishna-ashtami
from 03:15 (08.01)	karana Balava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	08:11
Sunrise	08:57
Noon	12:35
Sunset	16:14
End of twilight	16:59
Moonrise	none
Moonset	10:57
Day length	7 h 16 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 12:29

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Phalguni (08:57–12:29) is good for sowing.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Hasta (12:29–16:14) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 08:57–14:03: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Kharmas

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 08:57–12:29

Krakacha Yoga 08:57–03:15 (08.01) Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:57–03:15 (08.01) Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 12:29–03:15 (08.01) Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:15–08:56 (08.01)

Anandadi: Shubha 08:57–12:29 Anandadi: Amrita 12:29–08:56 (08.01)

Bhadra in the netherworld: 00:56–14:03; Bhadra Puchha 06:11–07:30; Bhadra Mukha 07:30–09:42

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	06:43–07:50
Abhijit Muhurta	12:21–12:50
Vijaya Muhurta	13:48–14:17
Godhuli	16:14–16:47
Pradosha	16:14–19:34
Nishitha	00:02–01:08 (08.01)
Amrita Kalam	08:39–10:26 (08.01)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	11:41–12:35
Yamaganda	14:24–15:19
Gulika Kalam	09:51–10:46
Dur Muhurta	10:24–10:53, 12:50–13:19
Varjyam	21:54–23:41

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 09:27–10:32, 11:16–11:57, 12:50–16:14

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

Cutting hair, shaving	good 09:27–10:32, 11:16–11:57, 12:50–16:14
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	good 09:27–10:32, 11:16–11:57, 12:50–16:14
Bathing, washing hair	good 09:27–10:32, 11:16–11:57, 12:50–16:14

Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni until 12:29, Hasta from 12:29; tithi Krishna-saptami; lagna Dhanu 08:57, Makara 09:27, Kumbha 10:32, Mina 11:16, Mesha 11:57, Vrishabha 12:50, Mithuna 14:19

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Uttara-Phalguni (until 12:29) — destruction of all diseases; Hasta (from 12:29) — imparting radiance (to the person); Friday — universal respect.

Cautions:

The Muhurta Chintamani warns: whoever shaves in Uttara-Phalguni nakshatra 4 times a year puts their life in danger — frequent haircuts in this nakshatra are best avoided.
Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
Friday: B. V. Raman advises against cutting nails (the rating above is the site’s summary, which uses the same weekdays for nails as for haircuts, so Friday counts as auspicious).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −3

Avoid starting important matters: Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra)

+2 Ravi Yoga 08:57–12:29+1 Anandadi: Shubha 08:57–12:29+1 Auspicious nakshatra 08:57–12:29+1 Yoga Shobhana 08:57–19:49+1 Auspicious weekday0 Kharmas−2 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 12:29–03:15 (08.01)−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:57–03:15 (08.01)−2 Vishti (Bhadra) 08:57–14:03−3 Krakacha Yoga 08:57–03:15 (08.01)

Panchanga at sunrise 08:57

Summary	Unfavourable day — Anandadi: Mrityu, Yamaghanta
Month	Pausha (amanta) · Magha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Virodhikrit (No. 45) · Shaka 1893 · Vikram 2028 more
Period	Kharmas
Festivals	Kalashtami

At sunrise 08:56

Tithi	8Krishna-ashtami (Jaya, Vasus) · until 05:47 (09.01) more
Nakshatra	Hasta, pada 4 (light, Savitar (Animating, Awakening), Moon) · until 15:22 more
Yoga	Atiganda (“great danger”, inauspicious) · until 20:36 more
Karana	Balava (movable) · until 16:30 more
Vara	Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Dhanu (Sagittarius), Moon: Kanya (Virgo)

Changes during the day

from 15:22	nakshatra Chitra
from 16:30	karana Kaulava
from 20:36	yoga Sukarma
from 05:47 (09.01)	tithi Krishna-navami
from 05:47 (09.01)	karana Taitila

Sun and Moon

Dawn	08:11
Sunrise	08:56
Noon	12:36
Sunset	16:15
End of twilight	17:01
Moonrise	00:40
Moonset	11:05
Day length	7 h 18 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 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, Hasta (08:56–15:22) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Chitra (15:22–16:15) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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Festivals and periods

Kalashtami · Kalabhairava

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

Rule: pradosha vyapini: 3 muhurtas after sunset, 16:15–19:35
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Kharmas

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:47–08:56 (09.01)

Yamaghanta 08:56–15:22

Anandadi: Mrityu 08:56–15:22 Anandadi: Kana 15:22–08:56 (09.01)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	06:43–07:49
Abhijit Muhurta	12:21–12:50
Vijaya Muhurta	13:49–14:18
Godhuli	16:15–16:49
Pradosha	16:15–19:35
Nishitha	00:02–01:09 (09.01)
Amrita Kalam	08:39–10:26

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	10:46–11:41
Yamaganda	13:31–14:25
Gulika Kalam	08:56–09:51
Dur Muhurta	08:56–09:26, 09:26–09:55
Varjyam	00:21–02:09 (09.01)

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 09:23–10:28, 11:12–11:53, 12:46–16:15

Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Hasta until 15:22, Chitra from 15:22; tithi Krishna-ashtami; lagna Dhanu 08:56, Makara 09:23, Kumbha 10:28, Mina 11:12, Mesha 11:53, Vrishabha 12:46, Mithuna 14:15

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Hasta (until 15:22) — imparting radiance (to the person); Chitra (from 15:22) — improvement of well-being; Saturday — decline of physical strength.

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

Krishna-ashtami 08:56–16:15: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Unfavourable day · score S = −7

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

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

+1 Auspicious nakshatra 08:56–15:220 Kharmas−1 Ashtami 08:56–05:47 (09.01)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−3 Anandadi: Mrityu 08:56–15:22−3 Yamaghanta 08:56–15:22

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 08:56

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Anandadi: Padma, Auspicious nakshatra; cons: Rikta tithi
Month	Pausha (amanta) · Magha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Virodhikrit (No. 45) · Shaka 1893 · Vikram 2028 more
Period	Kharmas

At sunrise 08:56

Tithi	9Krishna-navami (Rikta, Serpent (Naga)) · until 08:17 (10.01) more
Nakshatra	Chitra, pada 3 (soft, Tvashtri (Heavenly Architect) or Vishwakarma (Vastu God), Mars) · until 18:19 more
Yoga	Sukarma (“good deed”, auspicious) · until 21:26 more
Karana	Taitila (movable) · until 19:03 more
Vara	Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Dhanu (Sagittarius), Moon: Tula (Libra)

Changes during the day

from 18:19	nakshatra Swati
from 19:03	karana Gara
from 21:26	yoga Dhriti
from 08:17 (10.01)	tithi Krishna-dashami
from 08:17 (10.01)	karana Vanija

Sun and Moon

Dawn	08:10
Sunrise	08:56
Noon	12:36
Sunset	16:17
End of twilight	17:02
Moonrise	01:54
Moonset	11:14
Day length	7 h 21 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise

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 (08:56–16:17) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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Festivals and periods

Kharmas

Muhurta

Anandadi: Padma 08:56–18:19 Anandadi: Lumbaka 18:19–08:55 (10.01)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	06:42–07:49
Abhijit Muhurta	12:21–12:51
Vijaya Muhurta	13:50–14:19
Godhuli	16:17–16:50
Pradosha	16:17–19:36
Nishitha	00:03–01:09 (10.01)
Amrita Kalam	11:08–12:56

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	15:22–16:17
Yamaganda	12:36–13:31
Gulika Kalam	14:26–15:22
Dur Muhurta	15:18–15:47
Varjyam	00:35–02:22 (10.01)

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 09:19–10:25, 11:09–11:50, 12:43–16:17

Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Chitra; tithi Krishna-navami; lagna Dhanu 08:56, Makara 09:19, Kumbha 10:25, Mina 11:09, Mesha 11:50, Vrishabha 12:43, Mithuna 14:12

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

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

Krishna-navami 08:56–16:17: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).

Cautions:

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

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Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = +1

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

+1 Anandadi: Padma 08:56–18:19+1 Auspicious nakshatra 08:56–18:19+1 Yoga Sukarma 08:56–21:260 Kharmas−2 Rikta tithi 08:56–08:17 (10.01)

Panchanga at sunrise 08:56

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Anandadi: Chhatra, Auspicious nakshatra; cons: Tryahasparsha
Month	Pausha (amanta) · Magha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Virodhikrit (No. 45) · Shaka 1893 · Vikram 2028 more
Period	Kharmas

At sunrise 08:55

Tithi	10Krishna-dashami (Purna, Dharma) · until 10:32 (11.01) more the tithi will also last until tomorrow’s sunrise (tryahasparsha)
Nakshatra	Swati, pada 3 (movable, Waiu (Wind), Rahu) · until 21:09 more
Yoga	Dhriti (“steadfastness, firmness”, auspicious) · until 22:08 more
Karana	Vanija (movable) · until 21:27 more
Vara	Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Dhanu (Sagittarius), Moon: Tula (Libra)

Changes during the day

from 21:09	nakshatra Vishakha
from 21:27	karana Vishti
from 22:08	yoga Shula

Sun and Moon

Dawn	08:10
Sunrise	08:55
Noon	12:36
Sunset	16:18
End of twilight	17:04
Moonrise	03:11
Moonset	11:26
Day length	7 h 23 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Swati (08:55–16:18) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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Festivals and periods

Kharmas

Muhurta

Yamaghanta 21:09–08:54 (11.01)

Anandadi: Chhatra 08:55–21:09 Anandadi: Mitra 21:09–08:54 (11.01)

Bhadra in the netherworld: 21:27–10:32 (11.01); Bhadra Puchha 23:23–00:41 (11.01); Bhadra Mukha 00:41–02:53 (11.01)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	06:42–07:48
Abhijit Muhurta	12:22–12:51
Vijaya Muhurta	13:51–14:20
Godhuli	16:18–16:52
Pradosha	16:18–19:37
Nishitha	00:03–01:09 (11.01)
Amrita Kalam	11:19–13:06

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	09:50–10:46
Yamaganda	11:41–12:37
Gulika Kalam	13:32–14:27
Dur Muhurta	12:51–13:21, 14:20–14:50
Varjyam	03:20–05:06 (11.01)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 09:16–10:21, 11:05–11:46, 12:39–16:18

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

Cutting hair, shaving	good 09:16–10:21, 11:05–11:46, 12:39–16:18
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	good 09:16–10:21, 11:05–11:46, 12:39–16:18
Bathing, washing hair	good 09:16–10:21, 11:05–11:46, 12:39–16:18

Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Swati; tithi Krishna-dashami; lagna Dhanu 08:55, Makara 09:16, Kumbha 10:21, Mina 11:05, Mesha 11:46, Vrishabha 12:39, Mithuna 14:08

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Swati — relief from all suffering; 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 = +2

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

+1 Anandadi: Chhatra 08:55–21:09+1 Auspicious nakshatra 08:55–21:09+1 Yoga Dhriti 08:55–22:08+1 Auspicious weekday0 Kharmas−2 Tryahasparsha

Panchanga at sunrise 08:55

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Krakacha Yoga, Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi)
Month	Pausha (amanta) · Magha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Virodhikrit (No. 45) · Shaka 1893 · Vikram 2028 more
Period	Kharmas

At sunrise 08:54

Tithi	10Krishna-dashami (Purna, Dharma) · until 10:32 more vriddhi: the same tithi also prevailed at yesterday’s sunrise
Nakshatra	Vishakha, pada 2 (mixed, Indra and Agni, Jupiter) · until 23:40 more
Yoga	Shula (“spear, sharp pain”, inauspicious) · until 22:35 more
Karana	Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 10:32 more
Vara	Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Dhanu (Sagittarius), Moon: Tula (Libra)

Changes during the day

from 10:32	tithi Krishna-ekadashi
from 10:32	karana Bava
from 22:35	yoga Ganda
from 23:30	karana Balava
from 23:40	nakshatra Anuradha

Sun and Moon

Dawn	08:09
Sunrise	08:54
Noon	12:37
Sunset	16:20
End of twilight	17:05
Moonrise	04:28
Moonset	11:43
Day length	7 h 25 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 10:32

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, Vishakha (08:54–16:20) is good for sowing, for root crops.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 08:54–10:32: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

Kharmas

Muhurta

Krakacha Yoga 08:54–10:32 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 10:32–08:53 (12.01)

Anandadi: Shrivatsa 08:54–23:40 Anandadi: Vajra 23:40–08:53 (12.01)

Bhadra in the netherworld: 21:27 (10.01)–10:32; Bhadra Puchha 23:23 (10.01)–00:41; Bhadra Mukha 00:41–02:53
Gandanta (tithi): 10:06–10:58

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	06:41–07:48
Abhijit Muhurta	12:22–12:52
Vijaya Muhurta	13:51–14:21
Godhuli	16:20–16:53
Pradosha	16:20–19:39
Nishitha	00:03–01:10 (12.01)
Amrita Kalam	13:56–15:43

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	14:28–15:24
Yamaganda	10:46–11:41
Gulika Kalam	12:37–13:33
Dur Muhurta	10:23–10:53, 22:57–00:03 (12.01)
Varjyam	04:00–05:44 (12.01)

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 09:12–10:17, 11:01–11:42, 12:35–16:20

Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Vishakha; tithi Krishna-dashami until 10:32, Krishna-ekadashi from 10:32; lagna Dhanu 08:54, Makara 09:12, Kumbha 10:17, Mina 11:01, Mesha 11:42, Vrishabha 12:35, Mithuna 14:04

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Vishakha — loss of money; Tuesday — harm to longevity.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −5

+1 Anandadi: Shrivatsa 08:54–23:400 Kharmas0 Vishti (Bhadra) 08:54–10:32−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 10:32–08:53 (12.01)−3 Krakacha Yoga 08:54–10:32

Panchanga at sunrise 08:54

Summary	Best day — Amrita Siddhi Yoga, Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi)
Month	Pausha (amanta) · Magha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Virodhikrit (No. 45) · Shaka 1893 · Vikram 2028 more
Period	Kharmas
Festivals	Shattila Ekadashi

At sunrise 08:53

Tithi	11Krishna-ekadashi (Nanda, Rudra) · until 12:21 more
Nakshatra	Anuradha, pada 2 (soft, Mitra (Friend), Saturn) · until 01:41 (13.01) more
Yoga	Ganda (“danger, knot”, inauspicious) · until 22:39 more
Karana	Balava (movable) · until 12:21 more
Vara	Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Dhanu (Sagittarius), Moon: Vrischika (Scorpio)

Changes during the day

from 12:21	tithi Krishna-dvadashi
from 12:21	karana Kaulava
from 22:39	yoga Vriddhi
from 01:03 (13.01)	karana Taitila
from 01:41 (13.01)	nakshatra Jyestha

Sun and Moon

Dawn	08:08
Sunrise	08:53
Noon	12:37
Sunset	16:22
End of twilight	17:07
Moonrise	05:45
Moonset	12:08
Day length	7 h 28 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 12:21

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Anuradha (08:53–16:22) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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Festivals and periods

Shattila Ekadashi · Vishnu

The Ekadashi of the dark half of Pausha (Magha in North India). Sesame is used in six ways: for bathing, rubbing on the body, homa, drinking, eating and charity.

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 10:32 (11.01)–12:21
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Parana (breaking the fast): 08:52–10:22 (13.01)

Kharmas

Muhurta

Amrita Siddhi Yoga 08:53–01:41 (13.01) Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 08:53–01:41 (13.01) Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 12:21–08:52 (13.01)

Anandadi: Saumya 08:53–01:41 (13.01) Anandadi: Dhwanksha 01:41–08:52 (13.01)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	06:41–07:47
Abhijit Muhurta	none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday
Vijaya Muhurta	13:52–14:22
Godhuli	16:22–16:55
Pradosha	16:22–19:40
Nishitha	00:04–01:10 (13.01)
Amrita Kalam	14:25–16:09

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	12:37–13:33
Yamaganda	09:49–10:45
Gulika Kalam	11:41–12:37
Dur Muhurta	12:22–12:52
Varjyam	07:38–09:20 (13.01)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 09:08–10:13, 10:57–11:38, 12:31–16:22

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 09:08–10:13, 10:57–11:38, 12:31–16:22
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 09:08–10:13, 10:57–11:38, 12:31–16:22
Bathing, washing hair	good 09:08–10:13, 10:57–11:38, 12:31–16:22

Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Anuradha; tithi Krishna-ekadashi until 12:21, Krishna-dvadashi from 12:21; lagna Dhanu 08:53, Makara 09:08, Kumbha 10:13, Mina 10:57, Mesha 11:38, Vrishabha 12:31, Mithuna 14:00

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”); Wednesday — favour of the authorities.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Best day · score S = +9

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

+4 Amrita Siddhi Yoga 08:53–01:41 (13.01)+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 12:21–08:52 (13.01)+1 Anandadi: Saumya 08:53–01:41 (13.01)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 08:53–01:41 (13.01)+1 Auspicious weekday0 Kharmas

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 08:53

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Yoga Vriddhi, Auspicious weekday; cons: Fierce or sharp nakshatra, Anandadi: Kaladanda
Month	Pausha (amanta) · Magha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Virodhikrit (No. 45) · Shaka 1893 · Vikram 2028 more
Period	Kharmas
Festivals	Lohri · Pradosha Vrat

At sunrise 08:52

Tithi	12Krishna-dvadashi (Bhadra, Sun (Ravi)) · until 13:37 more
Nakshatra	Jyestha, pada 2 (sharp, Indra (Leader of the Gods), Mercury) · until 03:10 (14.01) more Gandamula
Yoga	Vriddhi (“growth, increase”, auspicious) · until 22:17 more
Karana	Taitila (movable) · until 13:37 more
Vara	Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Dhanu (Sagittarius), Moon: Vrischika (Scorpio)

Changes during the day

from 13:37	tithi Krishna-trayodashi
from 13:37	karana Gara
from 22:17	yoga Dhruva
from 02:02 (14.01)	karana Vanija
from 03:10 (14.01)	nakshatra Mula

Sun and Moon

Dawn	08:08
Sunrise	08:52
Noon	12:38
Sunset	16:23
End of twilight	17:08
Moonrise	06:55
Moonset	12:47
Day length	7 h 31 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 13:37

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, Jyestha (08:52–16:23) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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Festivals and periods

Lohri · Agni

The winter festival of Punjab on the eve of Makara Sankranti: in the evening a bonfire is lit, sesame, puffed rice and sweets are thrown into the fire, and people sing and dance the bhangra.

Rule: relative to a neighbouring festival

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, 16:23–19:41
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Kharmas

Muhurta

Anandadi: Kaladanda 08:52–03:10 (14.01) Anandadi: Dhumra 03:10–08:51 (14.01)

Gandanta (nakshatra): 20:51–09:26 (14.01)
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Jyestha

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	06:40–07:46
Abhijit Muhurta	12:23–12:53
Vijaya Muhurta	13:53–14:23
Godhuli	16:23–16:56
Pradosha	16:23–19:41
Nishitha	00:04–01:10 (14.01)
Amrita Kalam	17:49–19:31

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	13:34–14:31
Yamaganda	08:52–09:49
Gulika Kalam	10:45–11:41
Dur Muhurta	11:23–11:53, 14:23–14:53
Varjyam	07:38–09:20

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 09:04–10:09, 10:53–11:34, 12:27–16:23

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 09:04–10:09, 10:53–11:34, 12:27–16:23
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 09:04–10:09, 10:53–11:34, 12:27–16:23
Bathing, washing hair	average 09:04–10:09, 10:53–11:34, 12:27–16:23

Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Jyestha; tithi Krishna-dvadashi until 13:37, Krishna-trayodashi from 13:37; lagna Dhanu 08:52, Makara 09:04, Kumbha 10:09, Mina 10:53, Mesha 11:34, Vrishabha 12:27, Mithuna 13:56, Karka 16:21

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

Cautions:

Jyeshtha: favourable for shaving according to the Muhurta Chintamani and B. V. Raman (the rating above follows the Kalaprakashika, where it is avoided).
Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = 0

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

+1 Yoga Vriddhi 08:52–22:17+1 Auspicious weekday0 Kharmas−1 Anandadi: Kaladanda 08:52–03:10 (14.01)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 08:52–03:10 (14.01)

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 08:52

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Sankranti day, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
Month	Pausha (amanta) · Magha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Virodhikrit (No. 45) · Shaka 1893 · Vikram 2028 more
Period	Kharmas
Festivals	Makara Sankranti (Uttarayana) · Thai Pongal · Masik Shivaratri

At sunrise 08:51

Tithi	13Krishna-trayodashi (Jaya, God of Love) · until 14:17 more
Nakshatra	Mula, pada 1 (sharp, Nirriti (Goddess of Destruction or Alakshmi), Ketu) · until 04:03 (15.01) more Gandamula
Yoga	Dhruva (“fixed, constant (the Pole Star)”, auspicious) · until 21:28 more
Karana	Vanija (movable) · until 14:17 more
Vara	Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Dhanu (Sagittarius), Moon: Dhanu (Sagittarius)

Changes during the day

from 14:17	tithi Krishna-chaturdashi
from 14:17	karana Vishti
from 21:28	yoga Vyaghata
from 02:24 (15.01)	karana Shakuni
from 04:03 (15.01)	nakshatra Purva-Ashadha

Sun and Moon

Dawn	08:07
Sunrise	08:51
Noon	12:38
Sunset	16:25
End of twilight	17:10
Moonrise	07:52
Moonset	13:43
Day length	7 h 33 min

Sky

Makara Sankranti	16:10 — the Sun enters Makara (Capricorn)

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 14:17

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 (08:51–16:25) is good for sowing, for root crops.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 14:17–16:25: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Krishna-chaturdashi 14:17–16:25: according to the Kalaprakashika, ploughing on Chaturdashi puts the owner’s life in danger.

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Festivals and periods

Makara Sankranti (Uttarayana) · Surya

The Sun enters the sidereal sign of Capricorn — the beginning of Uttarayana, the “day of the gods”. Holy bath in the Ganga and at Triveni, charity of sesame and jaggery, kite flying in Gujarat, Magh Bihu in Assam. If the entry occurs after sunset, the festival is observed on the next day.

Rule: by the moment of Sankranti, 16:10–16:25
on the day the Sun enters the sign

Thai Pongal · Surya

The Tamil harvest festival on the first day of the month of Thai: rice is cooked with milk and jaggery until it “boils over”, and thanks are offered to Surya. The day before is Bhogi; the day after is Mattu Pongal, the worship of cattle.

Rule: relative to a neighbouring festival

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, 00:05–01:11 (15.01)
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Kharmas

Muhurta

Anandadi: Sthira 08:51–04:03 (15.01) Anandadi: Vardhamana 04:03–08:50 (15.01)

Bhadra in the netherworld: 14:17–02:24 (15.01); Bhadra Mukha 14:17–16:17; Bhadra Puchha 01:07–02:19 (15.01)
Gandanta (nakshatra): 20:51 (13.01)–09:26
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Mula

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	06:40–07:45
Abhijit Muhurta	12:23–12:53
Vijaya Muhurta	13:54–14:24
Godhuli	16:25–16:58
Pradosha	16:25–19:42
Nishitha	00:05–01:11 (15.01)
Amrita Kalam	21:25–23:04

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	11:41–12:38
Yamaganda	14:32–15:28
Gulika Kalam	09:48–10:45
Dur Muhurta	10:22–10:52, 12:53–13:24
Varjyam	02:24–04:03 (15.01)

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 09:00–10:05, 10:49–11:30, 12:23–16:25

Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Mula; tithi Krishna-trayodashi until 14:17, Krishna-chaturdashi from 14:17; lagna Dhanu 08:51, Makara 09:00, Kumbha 10:05, Mina 10:49, Mesha 11:30, Vrishabha 12:23, Mithuna 13:52, Karka 16:17

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

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

Krishna-chaturdashi 14:17–16:25: a Rikta and Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Sankranti at 16:10 — a Parva day: no haircuts or shaving on this day (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −1

Avoid starting important matters: Sankranti day

+1 Anandadi: Sthira 08:51–04:03 (15.01)+1 Yoga Dhruva 08:51–21:28+1 Auspicious weekday0 Kharmas−1 Vishti (Bhadra) 14:17–02:24 (15.01)−1 Krishna Chaturdashi 14:17–08:50 (15.01)−1 Gandanta 08:51–09:26−1 Sankranti day−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 08:51–04:03 (15.01)

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 08:51

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Krishna Chaturdashi, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
Month	Pausha (amanta) · Magha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Virodhikrit (No. 45) · Shaka 1893 · Vikram 2028 more

At sunrise 08:50

Tithi	14Krishna-chaturdashi (Rikta, Kali) · until 14:21 more
Nakshatra	Purva-Ashadha, pada 1 (fierce, Varuna, Venus) · until 04:23 (16.01) more
Yoga	Vyaghata (“crushing blow”, inauspicious) · until 20:11 more
Karana	Shakuni (fixed, inauspicious) · until 14:21 more
Vara	Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Makara (Capricorn), Moon: Dhanu (Sagittarius)

Changes during the day

from 14:21	tithi Amavasya
from 14:21	karana Chatushpada
from 20:11	yoga Harshana
from 02:10 (16.01)	karana Naga
from 04:23 (16.01)	nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha

Sun and Moon

Dawn	08:06
Sunrise	08:50
Noon	12:38
Sunset	16:27
End of twilight	17:11
Moonrise	08:34
Moonset	14:56
Day length	7 h 36 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 14:21

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Ashadha (08:50–16:27) is good for root crops.
Shakuni 08:50–14:21: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it (it is suitable for sowing).
Chatushpada 14:21–16:27: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Krishna-chaturdashi 08:50–14:21: according to the Kalaprakashika, ploughing on Chaturdashi puts the owner’s life in danger.

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Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:50–14:21

Anandadi: Matanga 08:50–04:23 (16.01) Anandadi: Rakshasa 04:23–08:49 (16.01)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	06:39–07:45
Abhijit Muhurta	12:23–12:54
Vijaya Muhurta	13:55–14:25
Godhuli	16:27–17:00
Pradosha	16:27–19:43
Nishitha	00:05–01:11 (16.01)
Amrita Kalam	23:31–01:08 (16.01)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	10:44–11:41
Yamaganda	13:36–14:33
Gulika Kalam	08:50–09:47
Dur Muhurta	08:50–09:21, 09:21–09:51
Varjyam	13:47–15:24

Haircut and shaving

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

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

Cutting hair, shaving	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Bathing, washing hair	average 08:56–10:01, 10:45–11:26, 12:19–16:27

Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Purva-Ashadha; tithi Krishna-chaturdashi until 14:21, Amavasya from 14:21; lagna Dhanu 08:50, Makara 08:56, Kumbha 10:01, Mina 10:45, Mesha 11:26, Vrishabha 12:19, Mithuna 13:48, Karka 16:14

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Purva-Ashadha — ruin of the family; Saturday — decline of physical strength.

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

Krishna-chaturdashi 08:50–14:21: a Rikta and Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Amavasya 14:21–16:27: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −3

Avoid starting important matters: Krishna Chaturdashi

+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:50–14:21+1 Anandadi: Matanga 08:50–04:23 (16.01)−1 Eclipse nearby−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 08:50–04:23 (16.01)−3 Krishna Chaturdashi 08:50–14:21

Panchanga at sunrise 08:50

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Amavasya, Eclipse (not visible here)
Month	Pausha (amanta) · Magha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Virodhikrit (No. 45) · Shaka 1893 · Vikram 2028 more
Festivals	Mauni Amavasya (Pausha) · Solar eclipse, annular (not visible here)

At sunrise 08:49

Tithi	30Amavasya (Purna, Pitris (ancestors)) · until 13:52 more
Nakshatra	Uttara-Ashadha, pada 1 (fixed, Vishva-Deva (All Gods), Sun) · until 04:13 (17.01) more
Yoga	Harshana (“delighting”, auspicious) · until 18:30 more
Karana	Naga (fixed, inauspicious) · until 13:52 more
Vara	Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Makara (Capricorn), Moon: Dhanu (Sagittarius)

Changes during the day

from 13:52	tithi Shukla-pratipat
from 13:52	karana Kimstughna
from 18:30	yoga Vajra
from 01:26 (17.01)	karana Bava
from 04:13 (17.01)	nakshatra Shravana

Sun and Moon

Dawn	08:05
Sunrise	08:49
Noon	12:39
Sunset	16:29
End of twilight	17:13
Moonrise	09:01
Moonset	16:22
Day length	7 h 39 min

Sky

New moon (Amavasya)	13:52
Solar eclipse, annular	greatest eclipse 14:02, magnitude 0.969
Visibility	not visible here (outside the eclipse zone)

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 13:52

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Ashadha (08:49–16:29) is good for sowing.
Naga 08:49–13:52: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Kimstughna 13:52–16:29: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

Mauni Amavasya (Pausha) · Pitris (ancestors)

A day of the vow of silence and of holy bathing in the Ganga and at the Triveni Sangam; in Kumbh Mela years it is the main bathing day.

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 14:21 (15.01)–13:52
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Muhurta

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 08:49–04:13 (17.01)

Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 13:52–04:13 (17.01) Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 13:52–08:48 (17.01)

Anandadi: Amrita 08:49–22:18 Anandadi: Musala 22:18–05:47 (17.01) Anandadi: Gada 05:47–08:48 (17.01)

Gandanta (tithi): 13:28–14:15

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	06:38–07:44
Abhijit Muhurta	12:24–12:54
Vijaya Muhurta	13:56–14:26
Godhuli	16:29–17:01
Pradosha	16:29–19:45
Nishitha	00:06–01:11 (17.01)
Amrita Kalam	21:52–23:27

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	15:31–16:29
Yamaganda	12:39–13:36
Gulika Kalam	14:34–15:31
Dur Muhurta	15:27–15:58
Varjyam	12:20–13:55, 08:07–09:41 (17.01)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 13:52–16:29

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 13:52–16:29
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 13:52–16:29
Bathing, washing hair	average 08:52–09:57, 10:41–11:22, 12:15–16:29

Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha; tithi Amavasya until 13:52, Shukla-pratipat from 13:52; lagna Dhanu 08:49, Makara 08:52, Kumbha 09:57, Mina 10:41, Mesha 11:22, Vrishabha 12:15, Mithuna 13:44, Karka 16:10

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

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

Amavasya 08:49–13:52: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = +2

Avoid starting important matters: Amavasya

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 08:49–04:13 (17.01)+1 Anandadi: Amrita 08:49–22:18+1 Auspicious nakshatra 08:49–04:13 (17.01)+1 Yoga Harshana 08:49–18:300 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 13:52–04:13 (17.01) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 13:52–08:48 (17.01) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Eclipse (not visible here)−3 Amavasya 08:49–13:52

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

Panchanga at sunrise 08:49

Summary	Best day — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Anandadi: Siddhi
Month	Magha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Virodhikrit (No. 45) · Shaka 1893 · Vikram 2028 more
Period	Magha Gupta Navaratri, day 1
Festivals	Chandra Darshan · Magha Gupta Navaratri

At sunrise 08:48

Tithi	1Shukla-pratipat (Nanda, Brahma) · until 12:54 more
Nakshatra	Shravana, pada 1 (movable, Shri Vishnu, Moon) · until 03:37 (18.01) more
Yoga	Vajra (“diamond, thunderbolt”, inauspicious) · until 16:26 more
Karana	Bava (movable) · until 12:54 more
Vara	Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Makara (Capricorn), Moon: Makara (Capricorn)

Changes during the day

from 12:54	tithi Shukla-dvitya
from 12:54	karana Balava
from 16:26	yoga Siddhi
from 00:15 (18.01)	karana Kaulava
from 03:37 (18.01)	nakshatra Dhanishtha

Sun and Moon

Dawn	08:04
Sunrise	08:48
Noon	12:39
Sunset	16:31
End of twilight	17:15
Moonrise	09:20
Moonset	17:52
Day length	7 h 42 min

Gardener’s calendar

tasks at sunrise: good — 7, average — 5, bad — 1

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

task	at sunrise	from 12:54

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Shravana (08:48–16:31) is good for sowing.

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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, 16:31–17:52
Crescent Moon above the horizon after sunset: 16:31–17:52

Magha Gupta Navaratri · Durga

The “secret” Navaratri of the month of Magha: nine days of sadhana of the Goddess; its fifth day is Vasant Panchami.

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 13:52 (16.01)–12:54
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Ghatasthapana: 08:48–11:22
Abhijit Muhurta (fallback time): 12:24–12:55

Magha Gupta Navaratri, day 1

Muhurta

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 08:48–03:37 (18.01) Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 03:37–08:47 (18.01)

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 12:54–08:47 (18.01)

Anandadi: Siddhi 08:48–03:37 (18.01) Anandadi: Shubha 03:37–08:47 (18.01)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	06:37–07:43
Abhijit Muhurta	12:24–12:55
Vijaya Muhurta	13:56–14:27
Godhuli	16:31–17:03
Pradosha	16:31–19:46
Nishitha	00:06–01:11 (18.01)
Amrita Kalam	17:29–19:02

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	09:46–10:44
Yamaganda	11:41–12:39
Gulika Kalam	13:37–14:35
Dur Muhurta	12:55–13:26, 14:27–14:58
Varjyam	08:07–09:41, 07:28–09:00 (18.01)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 12:54–16:31

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

Cutting hair, shaving	good 12:54–16:31
Cutting fingernails	good 12:54–16:31
Cutting toenails	average throughout the daytime
Bathing, washing hair	good 12:54–16:31

Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Shravana; tithi Shukla-pratipat until 12:54, Shukla-dvitya from 12:54; lagna Makara 08:48, Kumbha 09:53, Mina 10:37, Mesha 11:18, Vrishabha 12:11, Mithuna 13:40, Karka 16:06

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Shravana — bodily development (physical growth); Monday — clear, bright complexion.

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Best day · score S = +5

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

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 08:48–03:37 (18.01)+1 Anandadi: Siddhi 08:48–03:37 (18.01)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 08:48–03:37 (18.01)+1 Auspicious weekday0 Auspicious tithi 12:54–08:47 (18.01)0 Yoga Siddhi 16:26–08:47 (18.01)0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 12:54–08:47 (18.01) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Eclipse nearby

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

Panchanga at sunrise 08:48

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Yoga Siddhi, Auspicious nakshatra; cons: Anandadi: Utpata, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
Month	Magha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Virodhikrit (No. 45) · Shaka 1893 · Vikram 2028 more
Period	Magha Gupta Navaratri, day 2

At sunrise 08:47

Tithi	2Shukla-dvitya (Bhadra, Vidhatr) · until 11:31 more
Nakshatra	Dhanishtha, pada 1 (movable, Vasu (kind) - 8 phenomena of nature, assistants of Indra, Mars) · until 02:42 (19.01) more
Yoga	Siddhi (“success, accomplishment”, auspicious) · until 14:04 more
Karana	Kaulava (movable) · until 11:31 more
Vara	Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Makara (Capricorn), Moon: Makara (Capricorn)

Changes during the day

from 11:31	tithi Shukla-tritya
from 11:31	karana Taitila
from 14:04	yoga Vyatipata
from 22:43	karana Gara
from 02:42 (19.01)	nakshatra Shatabhisha

Sun and Moon

Dawn	08:03
Sunrise	08:47
Noon	12:39
Sunset	16:32
End of twilight	17:16
Moonrise	09:34
Moonset	19:22
Day length	7 h 45 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 11:31

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Festivals and periods

Magha Gupta Navaratri, day 2

Muhurta

Dwipushkar Yoga 08:47–11:31 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 11:31–08:46 (19.01) Ravi Yoga 02:42–08:46 (19.01)

Anandadi: Utpata 08:47–02:42 (19.01) Anandadi: Mrityu 02:42–08:46 (19.01)

Agni Panchaka: 15:12–21:15 (22.01)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	06:37–07:42
Abhijit Muhurta	12:24–12:55
Vijaya Muhurta	13:57–14:28
Godhuli	16:32–17:05
Pradosha	16:32–19:47
Nishitha	00:07–01:11 (19.01)
Amrita Kalam	16:42–18:14

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	14:36–15:34
Yamaganda	10:43–11:41
Gulika Kalam	12:40–13:38
Dur Muhurta	10:20–10:51, 23:02–00:07 (19.01)
Varjyam	07:28–09:00

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 08:47–14:04

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 08:47–14:04
Cutting fingernails	average 08:47–14:04
Cutting toenails	average 08:47–09:49, 10:33–11:14, 11:31–14:04
Bathing, washing hair	average throughout the daytime

Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Dhanishtha; tithi Shukla-dvitya until 11:31, Shukla-tritya from 11:31; lagna Makara 08:47, Kumbha 09:49, Mina 10:33, Mesha 11:14, Vrishabha 12:07, Mithuna 13:36, Karka 16:02

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

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

Vyatipata 14:04–16:32: auspicious undertakings, including haircuts, are avoided during this yoga (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = −1

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

+2 Yoga Siddhi 08:47–14:04+1 Auspicious nakshatra 08:47–02:42 (19.01)+1 Auspicious tithi 08:47–11:310 Dwipushkar Yoga 08:47–11:310 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 11:31–08:46 (19.01) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Panchaka 15:12–08:46 (19.01)−1 Vyatipata 14:04–08:46 (19.01)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−3 Anandadi: Utpata 08:47–02:42 (19.01)

Panchanga at sunrise 08:47

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Kshaya tithi, Rikta tithi
Month	Magha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Virodhikrit (No. 45) · Shaka 1893 · Vikram 2028 more
Period	Magha Gupta Navaratri, day 3
Festivals	Vinayaka Chaturthi

At sunrise 08:46

Tithi	3Shukla-tritya (Jaya, Vishnu) · until 09:50 more
Nakshatra	Shatabhisha, pada 2 (movable, Varuna, Rahu) · until 01:31 (20.01) more
Yoga	Vyatipata (“calamity, downfall”, inauspicious) · until 11:27 more
Karana	Gara (movable) · until 09:50 more
Vara	Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Makara (Capricorn), Moon: Kumbha (Aquarius)

Changes during the day

from 09:50	tithi Shukla-chaturti (kshaya: not present at any sunrise)
from 09:50	karana Vanija
from 11:27	yoga Variyana
from 20:54	karana Vishti
from 01:31 (20.01)	nakshatra Purva-Bhadra
from 07:55 (20.01)	tithi Shukla-panchami
from 07:55 (20.01)	karana Bava
from 08:40 (20.01)	yoga Parigha

Sun and Moon

Dawn	08:02
Sunrise	08:46
Noon	12:40
Sunset	16:34
End of twilight	17:18
Moonrise	09:45
Moonset	20:52
Day length	7 h 48 min

Gardener’s calendar

tasks at sunrise: good — 6, average — 6, bad — 1

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

task	at sunrise	from 09:50

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Shatabhisha (08:46–16:34) is good for sowing.

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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), 11:53–13:27
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Magha Gupta Navaratri, day 3

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 08:46–01:31 (20.01)

Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:46–09:50 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:46–09:50

Anandadi: Manasa 08:46–01:31 (20.01) Anandadi: Padma 01:31–08:44 (20.01)

Bhadra on earth: 20:54–07:55 (20.01); Bhadra Mukha 20:53–22:43; Bhadra Puchha 06:49–07:55 (20.01)
Agni Panchaka: 15:12 (18.01)–21:15 (22.01)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	06:36–07:41
Abhijit Muhurta	none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday
Vijaya Muhurta	13:58–14:29
Godhuli	16:34–17:07
Pradosha	16:34–19:48
Nishitha	00:07–01:12 (20.01)
Amrita Kalam	18:40–20:11

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	12:40–13:39
Yamaganda	09:44–10:43
Gulika Kalam	11:41–12:40
Dur Muhurta	12:24–12:56
Varjyam	09:32–11:04, 07:33–09:04 (20.01)

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 08:46–09:45

Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Shatabhisha; tithi Shukla-tritya until 09:50, Shukla-chaturti from 09:50; lagna Makara 08:46, Kumbha 09:45, Mina 10:29, Mesha 11:10, Vrishabha 12:03, Mithuna 13:32, Karka 15:58

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Shatabhisha — gaining strength; Wednesday — favour of the authorities.

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

Shukla-chaturti 09:50–16:34: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Vyatipata 08:46–11:27: 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: Kshaya tithi

+2 Ravi Yoga 08:46–01:31 (20.01)+1 Anandadi: Manasa 08:46–01:31 (20.01)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 08:46–01:31 (20.01)+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 08:46–09:50+1 Yoga Variyana 11:27–08:40 (20.01)0 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:46–09:50 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:46–09:50 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Panchaka all day−1 Vyatipata 08:46–11:27−2 Rikta tithi 09:50–07:55 (20.01)−2 Kshaya tithi

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

Panchanga at sunrise 08:46

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Auspicious weekday; cons: Fierce or sharp nakshatra, Panchaka
Month	Magha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Virodhikrit (No. 45) · Shaka 1893 · Vikram 2028 more
Period	Magha Gupta Navaratri, day 4
Festivals	Vasant Panchami (Saraswati Puja)

At sunrise 08:44

Tithi	5Shukla-panchami (Purna, Soma) · until 05:51 (21.01) more
Nakshatra	Purva-Bhadra, pada 2 (fierce, Aja Ekapad - sunbeam or lightning strike, Jupiter) · until 00:10 (21.01) more
Yoga	Parigha (“bolt, barrier”, inauspicious) · until 05:46 (21.01) more
Karana	Bava (movable) · until 18:54 more
Vara	Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Makara (Capricorn), Moon: Kumbha (Aquarius)

Changes during the day

from 18:54	karana Balava
from 00:10 (21.01)	nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra
from 05:46 (21.01)	yoga Shiva
from 05:51 (21.01)	tithi Shukla-shashti
from 05:51 (21.01)	karana Kaulava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	08:01
Sunrise	08:44
Noon	12:40
Sunset	16:36
End of twilight	17:20
Moonrise	09:54
Moonset	22:21
Day length	7 h 52 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

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 (08:44–16:36) is good for root crops.

more — lunar calendar for gardeners

Festivals and periods

Vasant Panchami (Saraswati Puja) · Saraswati

The welcoming of spring and the day of Saraswati — goddess of knowledge and the arts: people wear yellow, place books and instruments before the goddess, and children are taught to write for the first time (vidyarambha).

Rule: purvahna vyapini: before noon, 08:44–12:40
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Magha Gupta Navaratri, day 4

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:44–05:51 (21.01) Ravi Yoga 00:10–08:43 (21.01)

Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:51–08:43 (21.01)

Anandadi: Chhatra 00:10–08:43 (21.01) Anandadi: Mudgara 08:44–00:10 (21.01)

Agni Panchaka: 15:12 (18.01)–21:15 (22.01)
Gandanta (tithi): 05:29–06:13 (21.01)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	06:35–07:40
Abhijit Muhurta	12:25–12:56
Vijaya Muhurta	13:59–14:30
Godhuli	16:36–17:09
Pradosha	16:36–19:50
Nishitha	00:07–01:12 (21.01)
Amrita Kalam	16:37–18:08

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	13:39–14:38
Yamaganda	08:44–09:43
Gulika Kalam	10:42–11:41
Dur Muhurta	11:22–11:53, 14:30–15:02
Varjyam	07:33–09:04

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 Thursday; nakshatra Purva-Bhadra; tithi Shukla-panchami; lagna Makara 08:44, Kumbha 09:41, Mina 10:25, Mesha 11:06, Vrishabha 11:59, Mithuna 13:28, Karka 15:54

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Purva-Bhadra — facing death (dangers); Thursday — success.

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 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:44–05:51 (21.01)+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 08:44–05:51 (21.01)−1 Anandadi: Mudgara 08:44–00:10 (21.01)−1 Yoga Parigha 08:44–19:13−1 Panchaka all day−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 08:44–00:10 (21.01)

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 08:44

Summary	Best day — Ravi Yoga, Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi)
Month	Magha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Virodhikrit (No. 45) · Shaka 1893 · Vikram 2028 more
Period	Magha Gupta Navaratri, day 5
Festivals	Skanda Shashti

At sunrise 08:43

Tithi	6Shukla-shashti (Nanda, Kartikeya) · until 03:43 (22.01) more
Nakshatra	Uttara-Bhadra, pada 2 (fixed, Ahirbudhyana (Serpent of the Deep - Milky Way under the horizon), Saturn) · until 22:43 more
Yoga	Shiva (“auspicious, benevolent”, auspicious) · until 02:48 (22.01) more
Karana	Kaulava (movable) · until 16:47 more
Vara	Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Makara (Capricorn), Moon: Mina (Pisces)

Changes during the day

from 16:47	karana Taitila
from 22:43	nakshatra Revati
from 02:48 (22.01)	yoga Siddha
from 03:43 (22.01)	tithi Shukla-saptami
from 03:43 (22.01)	karana Gara

Sun and Moon

Dawn	08:00
Sunrise	08:43
Noon	12:40
Sunset	16:38
End of twilight	17:21
Moonrise	10:03
Moonset	23:51
Day length	7 h 55 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Bhadra (08:43–16:38) is good for sowing.

more — lunar calendar for gardeners

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 05:51–03:43 (22.01)
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Magha Gupta Navaratri, day 5

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 08:43–22:43 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:43–03:43 (22.01) Amrita Siddhi Yoga 22:43–08:42 (22.01) Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 22:43–08:42 (22.01)

Krakacha Yoga 03:43–08:42 (22.01) Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:43–08:42 (22.01)

Anandadi: Dhwaja 08:43–22:43 Anandadi: Shrivatsa 22:43–08:42 (22.01)

Agni Panchaka: 15:12 (18.01)–21:15 (22.01)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	06:34–07:38
Abhijit Muhurta	12:25–12:56
Vijaya Muhurta	14:00–14:32
Godhuli	16:38–17:10
Pradosha	16:38–19:51
Nishitha	00:08–01:12 (22.01)
Amrita Kalam	18:13–19:43

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	11:41–12:41
Yamaganda	14:39–15:39
Gulika Kalam	09:42–10:42
Dur Muhurta	10:18–10:50, 12:56–13:28
Varjyam	09:11–10:42

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average throughout the daytime

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average throughout the daytime
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average throughout the daytime
Bathing, washing hair	good 08:43–09:37, 10:21–11:02, 11:55–16:38

Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra; tithi Shukla-shashti; lagna Makara 08:43, Kumbha 09:37, Mina 10:21, Mesha 11:02, Vrishabha 11:55, Mithuna 13:24, Karka 15:50

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Uttara-Bhadra — a good life; 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 = +7

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

+2 Ravi Yoga 08:43–22:43+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:43–03:43 (22.01)+1 Anandadi: Dhwaja 08:43–22:43+1 Auspicious nakshatra 08:43–22:43+1 Yoga Shiva 08:43–02:48 (22.01)+1 Auspicious weekday−1 Panchaka all day

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

Panchanga at sunrise 08:43

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Yoga Siddha, Anandadi: Prajapati; cons: Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra), Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi)
Month	Magha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Virodhikrit (No. 45) · Shaka 1893 · Vikram 2028 more
Period	Magha Gupta Navaratri, day 6
Festivals	Ratha Saptami (Surya Jayanti)

At sunrise 08:42

Tithi	7Shukla-saptami (Bhadra, Indra) · until 01:33 (23.01) more
Nakshatra	Revati, pada 2 (soft, Pushan (Prosperous), Mercury) · until 21:15 more Gandamula
Yoga	Siddha (“perfected, accomplished”, auspicious) · until 23:49 more
Karana	Gara (movable) · until 14:38 more
Vara	Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Makara (Capricorn), Moon: Mina (Pisces)

Changes during the day

from 14:38	karana Vanija
from 21:15	nakshatra Ashwini
from 23:49	yoga Sadhya
from 01:33 (23.01)	tithi Shukla-ashtami
from 01:33 (23.01)	karana Vishti

Sun and Moon

Dawn	07:59
Sunrise	08:42
Noon	12:41
Sunset	16:40
End of twilight	17:23
Moonrise	10:14
Moonset	none
Day length	7 h 58 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Revati (08:42–16:40) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

more — lunar calendar for gardeners

Festivals and periods

Ratha Saptami (Surya Jayanti) · Surya

The birthday of Surya: the Sun turns his chariot of seven horses to the north. At dawn a holy bath is taken with seven arka leaves placed on the head, and water is offered to Surya.

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 03:43–01:33 (23.01)
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Magha Gupta Navaratri, day 6

Muhurta

Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 08:42–21:15 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:42–01:33 (23.01)

Anandadi: Prajapati 08:42–21:15 Anandadi: Saumya 21:15–08:40 (23.01)

Bhadra in heaven: 01:33–12:28 (23.01); Bhadra Puchha 03:11–04:17 (23.01); Bhadra Mukha 04:17–06:06 (23.01)
Agni Panchaka: 15:12 (18.01)–21:15
Gandanta (nakshatra): 15:37–02:53 (23.01)
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Revati

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	06:33–07:37
Abhijit Muhurta	12:25–12:57
Vijaya Muhurta	14:01–14:33
Godhuli	16:40–17:12
Pradosha	16:40–19:52
Nishitha	00:08–01:12 (23.01)
Amrita Kalam	18:59–20:30

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	10:41–11:41
Yamaganda	13:41–14:41
Gulika Kalam	08:42–09:41
Dur Muhurta	08:42–09:13, 09:13–09:45
Varjyam	09:59–11:29

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 Saturday; nakshatra Revati; tithi Shukla-saptami; lagna Makara 08:42, Kumbha 09:33, Mina 10:17, Mesha 10:58, Vrishabha 11:51, Mithuna 13:20, Karka 15:46

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Revati — increase in property; Saturday — decline of physical strength.

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = −2

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

+2 Yoga Siddha 08:42–23:49+1 Anandadi: Prajapati 08:42–21:15+1 Auspicious nakshatra 08:42–21:15+1 Auspicious tithi 08:42–01:33 (23.01)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Panchaka 08:42–21:15−2 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:42–01:33 (23.01)−3 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 08:42–21:15

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 08:42

Summary	Favourable day — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Anandadi: Ananda; auspicious time — after 12:28
Month	Magha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Virodhikrit (No. 45) · Shaka 1893 · Vikram 2028 more
Period	Magha Gupta Navaratri, day 7
Festivals	Bhishma Ashtami · Masik Durgashtami

At sunrise 08:40

Tithi	8Shukla-ashtami (Jaya, Vasus) · until 23:25 more
Nakshatra	Ashwini, pada 3 (light, Ashwini Kumara, Ketu) · until 19:47 more Gandamula
Yoga	Sadhya (“attainable, amenable”, auspicious) · until 20:52 more
Karana	Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 12:28 more
Vara	Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Makara (Capricorn), Moon: Mesha (Aries)

Changes during the day

from 12:28	karana Bava
from 19:47	nakshatra Bharani
from 20:52	yoga Shubha
from 23:25	tithi Shukla-navami
from 23:25	karana Balava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	07:57
Sunrise	08:40
Noon	12:41
Sunset	16:42
End of twilight	17:25
Moonrise	10:27
Moonset	01:23
Day length	8 h 02 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise

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

Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 08:40–12:28: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

more — lunar calendar for gardeners

Festivals and periods

Bhishma Ashtami · Bhishma

The day of the departure of Bhishma, who lay on a bed of arrows until the onset of Uttarayana. Tarpana is performed for Bhishma — especially by those who have lost their father.

Rule: madhyahna vyapini: midday (the 3rd fifth of the daytime), 11:53–13:29
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Masik Durgashtami · Durga

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

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 01:33–23:25
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Magha Gupta Navaratri, day 7

Muhurta

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 08:40–19:47 Ravi Yoga 19:47–08:39 (24.01)

Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 19:47–08:39 (24.01)

Anandadi: Ananda 08:40–19:47 Anandadi: Kaladanda 19:47–08:39 (24.01)

Bhadra in heaven: 01:33–12:28; Bhadra Puchha 03:11–04:17; Bhadra Mukha 04:17–06:06
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Ashwini

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	06:32–07:36
Abhijit Muhurta	12:25–12:57
Vijaya Muhurta	14:02–14:34
Godhuli	16:42–17:14
Pradosha	16:42–19:54
Nishitha	00:09–01:12 (24.01)
Amrita Kalam	13:02–14:32

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	15:42–16:42
Yamaganda	12:41–13:41
Gulika Kalam	14:42–15:42
Dur Muhurta	15:38–16:10
Varjyam	16:02–17:32, 04:50–06:21 (24.01)

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 08:40–09:29, 10:14–10:54, 11:47–16:42

Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Ashwini; tithi Shukla-ashtami; lagna Makara 08:40, Kumbha 09:29, Mina 10:14, Mesha 10:54, Vrishabha 11:47, Mithuna 13:17, Karka 15:42

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

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

Shukla-ashtami 08:40–16:42: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Favourable day · score S = +4

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

Auspicious time begins after 12:28

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 08:40–19:47+1 Anandadi: Ananda 08:40–19:47+1 Auspicious nakshatra 08:40–19:47+1 Yoga Sadhya 08:40–20:52−1 Vishti (Bhadra) 08:40–12:28−1 Ashtami 08:40–23:25

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

Panchanga at sunrise 08:40

Summary	Favourable day — Yoga Shubha, Ravi Yoga
Month	Magha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Virodhikrit (No. 45) · Shaka 1893 · Vikram 2028 more
Period	Magha Gupta Navaratri, day 8
Festivals	Madhva Navami

At sunrise 08:39

Tithi	9Shukla-navami (Rikta, Serpent (Naga)) · until 21:22 more
Nakshatra	Bharani, pada 3 (fierce, Yama (Dharma-raja), Venus) · until 18:25 more
Yoga	Shubha (“goodness, happiness”, auspicious) · until 17:58 more
Karana	Balava (movable) · until 10:22 more
Vara	Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Makara (Capricorn), Moon: Mesha (Aries)

Changes during the day

from 10:22	karana Kaulava
from 17:58	yoga Shukla
from 18:25	nakshatra Krittika
from 21:22	tithi Shukla-dashami
from 21:22	karana Taitila
from 08:23 (25.01)	karana Gara

Sun and Moon

Dawn	07:56
Sunrise	08:39
Noon	12:41
Sunset	16:44
End of twilight	17:27
Moonrise	10:44
Moonset	02:56
Day length	8 h 05 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

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 (08:39–16:44) is good for root crops.

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Festivals and periods

Madhva Navami · Madhvacharya

The day of the departure of Madhvacharya, founder of the Dvaita Vedanta school; especially revered by followers of Madhva in Karnataka.

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 23:25 (23.01)–21:22
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Magha Gupta Navaratri, day 8

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 08:39–11:52 Ravi Yoga 18:25–08:37 (25.01)

Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 18:25–21:22

Anandadi: Chara 08:39–18:25 Anandadi: Sthira 18:25–08:37 (25.01)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	06:31–07:35
Abhijit Muhurta	12:25–12:58
Vijaya Muhurta	14:02–14:35
Godhuli	16:44–17:16
Pradosha	16:44–19:55
Nishitha	00:09–01:12 (25.01)
Amrita Kalam	13:53–15:24

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	09:39–10:40
Yamaganda	11:41–12:41
Gulika Kalam	13:42–14:43
Dur Muhurta	12:58–13:30, 14:35–15:07
Varjyam	05:47–07:18 (25.01)

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 08:39–09:26, 10:10–10:51, 11:44–16:44

Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Bharani; tithi Shukla-navami; lagna Makara 08:39, Kumbha 09:26, Mina 10:10, Mesha 10:51, Vrishabha 11:44, Mithuna 13:13, Karka 15:38

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

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

Shukla-navami 08:39–16:44: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Favourable day · score S = +3

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

+2 Yoga Shubha 08:39–17:58+2 Ravi Yoga 08:39–11:52+1 Anandadi: Chara 08:39–18:25+1 Auspicious weekday−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 08:39–18:25−2 Rikta tithi 08:39–21:22

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 08:39

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Ravi Yoga; cons: Krakacha Yoga, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
Month	Magha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Virodhikrit (No. 45) · Shaka 1893 · Vikram 2028 more

At sunrise 08:37

Tithi	10Shukla-dashami (Purna, Dharma) · until 19:27 more
Nakshatra	Krittika, pada 3 (mixed, Agni, Sun) · until 17:10 more
Yoga	Shukla (“bright, pure”, auspicious) · until 15:11 more
Karana	Gara (movable) · until 19:27 more
Vara	Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Makara (Capricorn), Moon: Vrishabha (Taurus)

Changes during the day

from 15:11	yoga Brahma
from 17:10	nakshatra Rohini
from 19:27	tithi Shukla-ekadashi
from 19:27	karana Vanija
from 06:34 (26.01)	karana Vishti

Sun and Moon

Dawn	07:55
Sunrise	08:37
Noon	12:41
Sunset	16:46
End of twilight	17:29
Moonrise	11:11
Moonset	04:28
Day length	8 h 09 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, Krittika (08:37–16:46) is good for root crops.

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Muhurta

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 08:37–17:10 Ravi Yoga all day

Krakacha Yoga 08:37–19:27 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 19:27–08:35 (26.01) Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 19:27–08:35 (26.01)

Anandadi: Matanga 17:10–08:35 (26.01) Anandadi: Gada 08:37–17:10

Bhadra in heaven: 06:34–17:44 (26.01); Bhadra Puchha 11:03–12:10 (26.01); Bhadra Mukha 12:10–14:01 (26.01)
Gandanta (tithi): 19:05–19:49

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	06:30–07:34
Abhijit Muhurta	12:25–12:58
Vijaya Muhurta	14:03–14:36
Godhuli	16:46–17:18
Pradosha	16:46–19:56
Nishitha	00:09–01:13 (26.01)
Amrita Kalam	14:53–16:24

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	14:44–15:45
Yamaganda	10:39–11:41
Gulika Kalam	12:42–13:43
Dur Muhurta	10:15–10:48, 23:06–00:09 (26.01)
Varjyam	08:27–09:58 (26.01)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 08:37–09:22, 10:06–10:47, 11:40–16:46

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 08:37–09:22, 10:06–10:47, 11:40–16:46
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 08:37–09:22, 10:06–10:47, 11:40–16:46
Bathing, washing hair	average 08:37–09:22, 10:06–10:47, 11:40–16:46

Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Krittika; tithi Shukla-dashami; lagna Makara 08:37, Kumbha 09:22, Mina 10:06, Mesha 10:47, Vrishabha 11:40, Mithuna 13:09, Karka 15:34

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Krittika — consumption (a wasting disease); Tuesday — harm to longevity.

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.

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.

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 08:37–17:10+2 Ravi Yoga all day+1 Yoga Shukla 08:37–15:11+1 Auspicious tithi 08:37–19:27−1 Anandadi: Gada 08:37–17:10−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−3 Krakacha Yoga 08:37–19:27

Panchanga at sunrise 08:37

Summary	Best day — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Yoga Brahma
Month	Magha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Virodhikrit (No. 45) · Shaka 1893 · Vikram 2028 more
Festivals	Jaya Ekadashi (Bhaimi)

At sunrise 08:35

Tithi	11Shukla-ekadashi (Nanda, Rudra) · until 17:44 more
Nakshatra	Rohini, pada 3 (fixed, Prajapati (Brahma - Creator), Moon) · until 16:05 more
Yoga	Brahma (“Brahma, sacred knowledge”, auspicious) · until 12:32 more
Karana	Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 17:44 more
Vara	Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Makara (Capricorn), Moon: Vrishabha (Taurus)

Changes during the day

from 12:32	yoga Indra
from 16:05	nakshatra Mrigashirsha
from 17:44	tithi Shukla-dvadashi
from 17:44	karana Bava
from 04:57 (27.01)	karana Balava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	07:53
Sunrise	08:35
Noon	12:42
Sunset	16:48
End of twilight	17:31
Moonrise	11:52
Moonset	05:50
Day length	8 h 12 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 16:05

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Rohini (08:35–16:05) is good for sowing.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Mrigashirsha (16:05–16:48) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 08:35–16:48: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

Jaya Ekadashi (Bhaimi) · Vishnu

The Ekadashi of the bright half of Magha. According to the Puranas, the fast frees one from lower states of existence — the fate of pishacha ghosts; Vishnu is worshipped.

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 19:27 (25.01)–17:44
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Parana (breaking the fast): 08:34–10:13 (27.01)

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 08:35–16:05 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 17:44–08:34 (27.01)

Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 08:35–16:05

Anandadi: Shubha 08:35–16:05 Anandadi: Amrita 16:05–08:34 (27.01)

Bhadra in heaven: 06:34–17:44; Bhadra Puchha 11:03–12:10; Bhadra Mukha 12:10–14:01

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	06:29–07:32
Abhijit Muhurta	none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday
Vijaya Muhurta	14:04–14:37
Godhuli	16:48–17:20
Pradosha	16:48–19:57
Nishitha	00:10–01:13 (27.01)
Amrita Kalam	13:02–14:34, 06:46–08:18 (27.01)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	12:42–13:44
Yamaganda	09:37–10:39
Gulika Kalam	11:40–12:42
Dur Muhurta	12:25–12:58
Varjyam	08:27–09:58, 21:30–23:02

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 08:35–09:18, 10:02–10:43, 11:36–16:48

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

Cutting hair, shaving	good 08:35–09:18, 10:02–10:43, 11:36–16:48
Cutting fingernails	average throughout the daytime
Cutting toenails	good 08:35–09:18, 10:02–10:43, 11:36–16:48
Bathing, washing hair	good 08:35–09:18, 10:02–10:43, 11:36–16:48

Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Rohini until 16:05, Mrigashirsha from 16:05; tithi Shukla-ekadashi; lagna Makara 08:35, Kumbha 09:18, Mina 10:02, Mesha 10:43, Vrishabha 11:36, Mithuna 13:05, Karka 15:30

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Rohini (until 16:05) — destruction of all misfortunes; Mrigashirsha (from 16:05) — abundance (well-being, prosperity); Wednesday — favour of the authorities.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Best day · score S = +9

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

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day+2 Yoga Brahma 08:35–12:32+2 Ravi Yoga 08:35–16:05+1 Anandadi: Shubha 08:35–16:05+1 Auspicious nakshatra 08:35–16:05+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 08:35–17:440 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 08:35–16:05 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−2 Vishti (Bhadra) 08:35–17:44

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

Panchanga at sunrise 08:35

Summary	Unfavourable day — Anandadi: Mrityu, Vaidhriti
Month	Magha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Virodhikrit (No. 45) · Shaka 1893 · Vikram 2028 more
Festivals	Pradosha Vrat

At sunrise 08:34

Tithi	12Shukla-dvadashi (Bhadra, Sun (Ravi)) · until 16:15 more
Nakshatra	Mrigashirsha, pada 3 (soft, Soma (Chandra, Moon), Mars) · until 15:15 more
Yoga	Indra (“Indra, lord”, auspicious) · until 10:04 more
Karana	Balava (movable) · until 16:15 more
Vara	Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Makara (Capricorn), Moon: Mithuna (Gemini)

Changes during the day

from 10:04	yoga Vaidhriti
from 15:15	nakshatra Ardra
from 16:15	tithi Shukla-triodashi
from 16:15	karana Kaulava
from 03:38 (28.01)	karana Taitila
from 07:50 (28.01)	yoga Vishkambha

Sun and Moon

Dawn	07:52
Sunrise	08:34
Noon	12:42
Sunset	16:51
End of twilight	17:32
Moonrise	12:53
Moonset	06:56
Day length	8 h 16 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 15:15	from 16:15

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 (08:34–15:15) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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Festivals and periods

Pradosha Vrat · Shiva

Rule: pradosha vyapini: 3 muhurtas after sunset, 16:51–19:59
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Muhurta

Anandadi: Mrityu 08:34–15:15 Anandadi: Kana 15:15–08:32 (28.01)

Surya Dagdha tithi: Shukla-dvadashi

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	06:28–07:31
Abhijit Muhurta	12:26–12:59
Vijaya Muhurta	14:05–14:38
Godhuli	16:51–17:22
Pradosha	16:51–19:59
Nishitha	00:10–01:13 (28.01)
Amrita Kalam	04:57–06:31 (28.01)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	13:44–14:46
Yamaganda	08:34–09:36
Gulika Kalam	10:38–11:40
Dur Muhurta	11:19–11:52, 14:38–15:11
Varjyam	23:28–01:02 (28.01)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 08:34–09:14

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

Cutting hair, shaving	good 08:34–09:14
Cutting fingernails	average 08:34–10:04
Cutting toenails	good 08:34–09:14
Bathing, washing hair	good 08:34–09:14, 09:58–10:39, 11:32–16:51

Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Mrigashirsha until 15:15, Ardra from 15:15; tithi Shukla-dvadashi until 16:15, Shukla-triodashi from 16:15; lagna Makara 08:34, Kumbha 09:14, Mina 09:58, Mesha 10:39, Vrishabha 11:32, Mithuna 13:01, Karka 15:26

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Mrigashirsha (until 15:15) — abundance (well-being, prosperity); Ardra (from 15:15) — sadness; Thursday — success.

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

Vaidhriti 10:04–16:51: auspicious undertakings, including haircuts, are avoided during this yoga (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Unfavourable day · score S = −3

Strict prohibition: Anandadi: Mrityu

Avoid starting important matters: Vaidhriti

+2 Yoga Indra 08:34–10:04+1 Auspicious nakshatra 08:34–15:15+1 Auspicious weekday0 Auspicious tithi 16:15–08:32 (28.01)0 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 15:15–08:32 (28.01)−1 Surya Dagdha tithi 08:34–16:15−3 Anandadi: Mrityu 08:34–15:15−3 Vaidhriti 10:04–07:50 (28.01)

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 08:34

Summary	Favourable day — Anandadi: Padma, Auspicious weekday; auspicious time — after 14:44
Month	Magha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Virodhikrit (No. 45) · Shaka 1893 · Vikram 2028 more

At sunrise 08:32

Tithi	13Shukla-triodashi (Jaya, God of Love) · until 15:05 more
Nakshatra	Ardra, pada 3 (sharp, Rudra (Roaring, angry image of Shiva), Rahu) · until 14:44 more
Yoga	Vishkambha (“prop, bolt”, inauspicious) · until 05:53 (29.01) more
Karana	Taitila (movable) · until 15:05 more
Vara	Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Makara (Capricorn), Moon: Mithuna (Gemini)

Changes during the day

from 14:44	nakshatra Punarvasu
from 15:05	tithi Shukla-chaturdashi
from 15:05	karana Gara
from 02:39 (29.01)	karana Vanija
from 05:53 (29.01)	yoga Priti

Sun and Moon

Dawn	07:50
Sunrise	08:32
Noon	12:42
Sunset	16:53
End of twilight	17:34
Moonrise	14:11
Moonset	07:40
Day length	8 h 20 min

Gardener’s calendar

tasks at sunrise: good — 5, average — 6, bad — 2

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

task	at sunrise	from 14:44	from 15:05

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Punarvasu (14:44–16:53) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Shukla-chaturdashi 15:05–16:53: according to the Kalaprakashika, ploughing on Chaturdashi puts the owner’s life in danger.

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Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 14:44–08:30 (29.01) Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 14:44–08:30 (29.01)

Anandadi: Padma 08:32–14:44 Anandadi: Lumbaka 14:44–08:30 (29.01)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	06:27–07:29
Abhijit Muhurta	12:26–12:59
Vijaya Muhurta	14:06–14:39
Godhuli	16:53–17:24
Pradosha	16:53–20:00
Nishitha	00:10–01:13 (29.01)
Amrita Kalam	none on this day

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	11:40–12:42
Yamaganda	14:47–15:50
Gulika Kalam	09:35–10:37
Dur Muhurta	10:12–10:46, 12:59–13:32
Varjyam	02:39–04:14 (29.01)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 14:44–15:05

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

Cutting hair, shaving	good 14:44–15:05
Cutting fingernails	average 08:32–09:10, 09:54–10:35, 11:28–15:05
Cutting toenails	good 14:44–15:05
Bathing, washing hair	good 08:32–09:10, 09:54–10:35, 11:28–15:05

Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Ardra until 14:44, Punarvasu from 14:44; tithi Shukla-triodashi until 15:05, Shukla-chaturdashi from 15:05; lagna Makara 08:32, Kumbha 09:10, Mina 09:54, Mesha 10:35, Vrishabha 11:28, Mithuna 12:57, Karka 15:22

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Ardra (until 14:44) — sadness; Punarvasu (from 14:44) — strength of spirit (bravery, resilience); Friday — universal respect.

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

Shukla-chaturdashi 15:05–16:53: a Rikta and Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Favourable day · score S = +3

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

Auspicious time begins after 14:44

+1 Anandadi: Padma 08:32–14:44+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 08:32–15:05+1 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 14:44–08:30 (29.01)+1 Ravi Yoga 14:44–08:30 (29.01)0 Auspicious nakshatra 14:44–08:30 (29.01)0 Yoga Vishkambha 08:32–08:560 Anandadi: Lumbaka 14:44–08:30 (29.01)0 Rikta tithi 15:05–08:30 (29.01)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 08:32–14:44

Panchanga at sunrise 08:32

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Ravi Yoga, Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi); cons: Rikta tithi, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
Month	Magha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Virodhikrit (No. 45) · Shaka 1893 · Vikram 2028 more

At sunrise 08:30

Tithi	14Shukla-chaturdashi (Rikta, Kali) · until 14:18 more
Nakshatra	Punarvasu, pada 3 (movable, Aditi, Jupiter) · until 14:34 more
Yoga	Priti (“love, affection”, auspicious) · until 04:16 (30.01) more
Karana	Vanija (movable) · until 14:18 more
Vara	Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Makara (Capricorn), Moon: Mithuna (Gemini)

Changes during the day

from 14:18	tithi Purnima
from 14:18	karana Vishti
from 14:34	nakshatra Pushya
from 02:04 (30.01)	karana Bava
from 04:16 (30.01)	yoga Ayushman

Sun and Moon

Dawn	07:49
Sunrise	08:30
Noon	12:42
Sunset	16:55
End of twilight	17:36
Moonrise	15:37
Moonset	08:09
Day length	8 h 24 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 14:18	from 14:34

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Punarvasu (08:30–14:34) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Pushya (14:34–16:55) is good for sowing.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 14:18–16:55: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Shukla-chaturdashi 08:30–14:18: according to the Kalaprakashika, ploughing on Chaturdashi puts the owner’s life in danger.

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Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:30–14:18 Ravi Yoga 08:30–14:34

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 14:18–08:29 (30.01)

Anandadi: Chhatra 08:30–14:34 Anandadi: Mitra 14:34–08:29 (30.01)

Bhadra on earth: 14:18–02:04 (30.01); Bhadra Puchha 22:00–23:11; Bhadra Mukha 23:11–01:09 (30.01)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	06:25–07:28
Abhijit Muhurta	12:26–12:59
Vijaya Muhurta	14:07–14:40
Godhuli	16:55–17:26
Pradosha	16:55–20:02
Nishitha	00:11–01:13 (30.01)
Amrita Kalam	12:11–13:47, 08:22–09:59 (30.01)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	10:36–11:40
Yamaganda	13:46–14:49
Gulika Kalam	08:30–09:33
Dur Muhurta	08:30–09:04, 09:04–09:38
Varjyam	22:40–00:17 (30.01)

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 14:18–16:55

Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Punarvasu until 14:34, Pushya from 14:34; tithi Shukla-chaturdashi until 14:18, Purnima from 14:18; lagna Makara 08:30, Kumbha 09:06, Mina 09:50, Mesha 10:31, Vrishabha 11:24, Mithuna 12:53, Karka 15:18

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Punarvasu (until 14:34) — strength of spirit (bravery, resilience); Pushya (from 14:34) — increase in wealth; Saturday — decline of physical strength.

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

Shukla-chaturdashi 08:30–14:18: a Rikta and Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Purnima 14:18–16:55: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Bhadra on earth 14:18–16:55: no shaving or haircuts during Vishti Karana (according to the Muhurta Chintamani, Bhadra does harm when it is on earth; in heaven and in the netherworld its influence on earth is weak).

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Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = +2

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

+2 Ravi Yoga 08:30–14:34+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:30–14:18+1 Anandadi: Chhatra 08:30–14:34+1 Auspicious nakshatra 08:30–14:34+1 Yoga Priti 08:30–04:16 (30.01)0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 14:18–08:29 (30.01) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Bhadra on earth 14:18–02:04 (30.01)−1 Eclipse nearby−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−2 Rikta tithi 08:30–14:18

Panchanga at sunrise 08:30

Summary	Best day — Ravi Pushya Yoga, Pushya; auspicious time — until 14:51
Month	Magha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Virodhikrit (No. 45) · Shaka 1893 · Vikram 2028 more
Festivals	Thaipusam · Magha Purnima (Maghi) · Lunar eclipse, total (not visible here)

At sunrise 08:29

Tithi	15Purnima (Purna, Vishvedevas) · until 13:58 more
Nakshatra	Pushya, pada 3 (light, Brhaspati, Saturn) · until 14:51 more
Yoga	Ayushman (“long-lived”, auspicious) · until 03:02 (31.01) more
Karana	Bava (movable) · until 13:58 more
Vara	Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Makara (Capricorn), Moon: Karka (Cancer)

Changes during the day

from 13:58	tithi Krishna-pratipat
from 13:58	karana Balava
from 14:51	nakshatra Ashlesha
from 01:59 (31.01)	karana Kaulava
from 03:02 (31.01)	yoga Saubhagya

Sun and Moon

Dawn	07:47
Sunrise	08:29
Noon	12:42
Sunset	16:57
End of twilight	17:38
Moonrise	17:03
Moonset	08:28
Day length	8 h 28 min

Sky

Full moon (Purnima)	13:58
Lunar eclipse, total	greatest eclipse 13:53, magnitude 1.049
Phases	Penumbral eclipse begins 11:03 Partial eclipse begins 12:11 Total eclipse begins 13:36 Total eclipse ends 14:10 Partial eclipse ends 15:35 Penumbral eclipse ends 16:43
Visibility	not visible here (below the horizon)

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 13:58	from 14:51

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Pushya (08:29–14:51) is good for sowing.

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Festivals and periods

Thaipusam · Skanda (Murugan, Kartikeya)

A festival of Murugan on the day of Pushya nakshatra in the Tamil month of Thai, usually at the full moon: pilgrims carry kavadi and pots of milk in fulfilment of vows. According to legend, on this day Parvati gave Murugan his spear, the Vel.

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, 08:29–14:51
of the two days with this nakshatra, the one nearest the full moon is chosen

Magha Purnima (Maghi) · Chandra (the Moon)

The full moon of Magha: the end of Magha Snana, holy bath and generous charity; Ravidas Jayanti, Lalita Jayanti.

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 14:18 (29.01)–13:58
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Muhurta

Ravi Pushya Yoga 08:29–14:51 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 08:29–14:51

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 13:58–08:27 (31.01)

Anandadi: Shrivatsa 08:29–14:51 Anandadi: Vajra 14:51–08:27 (31.01)

Gandanta (tithi): 13:34–14:22

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	06:24–07:26
Abhijit Muhurta	12:26–13:00
Vijaya Muhurta	14:07–14:41
Godhuli	16:57–17:28
Pradosha	16:57–20:03
Nishitha	00:11–01:13 (31.01)
Amrita Kalam	08:22–09:59

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	15:53–16:57
Yamaganda	12:43–13:46
Gulika Kalam	14:50–15:53
Dur Muhurta	15:49–16:23
Varjyam	04:03–05:42 (31.01)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 13:58–14:51

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 13:58–14:51
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 13:58–14:51
Bathing, washing hair	average 08:29–09:02, 09:46–10:27, 11:20–14:51

Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Pushya until 14:51, Ashlesha from 14:51; tithi Purnima until 13:58, Krishna-pratipat from 13:58; lagna Makara 08:29, Kumbha 09:02, Mina 09:46, Mesha 10:27, Vrishabha 11:20, Mithuna 12:49, Karka 15:15

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Pushya (until 14:51) — increase in wealth; Ashlesha (from 14:51) — physical affliction (suffering); Sunday — physical well-being.

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

Purnima 08:29–13:58: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Best day · score S = +7

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

Auspicious time ends by 14:51

+4 Ravi Pushya Yoga 08:29–14:51+2 Pushya 08:29–14:51+1 Anandadi: Shrivatsa 08:29–14:51+1 Yoga Ayushman 08:29–03:02 (31.01)0 Auspicious tithi 13:58–08:27 (31.01)0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 13:58–08:27 (31.01) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Anandadi: Vajra 14:51–08:27 (31.01)0 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 14:51–08:27 (31.01)−1 Eclipse (not visible here)

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 08:29

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Anandadi: Saumya, Yoga Saubhagya; cons: Fierce or sharp nakshatra, Eclipse nearby
Month	Magha (amanta) · Phalguna (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Virodhikrit (No. 45) · Shaka 1893 · Vikram 2028 more

At sunrise 08:27

Tithi	1Krishna-pratipat (Nanda, Brahma) · until 14:07 more
Nakshatra	Ashlesha, pada 3 (sharp, Naga - the lord of snakes (Sharpa), Mercury) · until 15:36 more Gandamula
Yoga	Saubhagya (“good fortune, marital happiness”, auspicious) · until 02:11 (01.02) more
Karana	Kaulava (movable) · until 14:07 more
Vara	Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Makara (Capricorn), Moon: Karka (Cancer)

Changes during the day

from 14:07	tithi Krishna-dvitya
from 14:07	karana Taitila
from 15:36	nakshatra Magha
from 02:11 (01.02)	yoga Shobhana
from 02:24 (01.02)	karana Gara

Sun and Moon

Dawn	07:46
Sunrise	08:27
Noon	12:43
Sunset	16:59
End of twilight	17:40
Moonrise	18:27
Moonset	08:40
Day length	8 h 32 min

Gardener’s calendar

tasks at sunrise: good — 6, average — 6, bad — 1

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

task	at sunrise	from 14:07	from 15:36

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Magha (15:36–16:59) is good for sowing, for root crops.

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Muhurta

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 14:07–08:25 (01.02)

Anandadi: Saumya 08:27–15:36 Anandadi: Dhwanksha 15:36–08:25 (01.02)

Gandanta (nakshatra): 09:22–21:53
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Ashlesha

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	06:23–07:25
Abhijit Muhurta	12:26–13:00
Vijaya Muhurta	14:08–14:42
Godhuli	16:59–17:30
Pradosha	16:59–20:04
Nishitha	00:11–01:13 (01.02)
Amrita Kalam	13:57–15:36

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	09:31–10:35
Yamaganda	11:39–12:43
Gulika Kalam	13:47–14:51
Dur Muhurta	13:00–13:34, 14:42–15:17
Varjyam	04:15–05:56 (01.02)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 08:27–08:58, 09:42–10:23, 11:16–16:59

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 08:27–08:58, 09:42–10:23, 11:16–16:59
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 08:27–08:58, 09:42–10:23, 11:16–16:59
Bathing, washing hair	average 08:27–08:58, 09:42–10:23, 11:16–16:59

Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Ashlesha until 15:36, Magha from 15:36; tithi Krishna-pratipat until 14:07, Krishna-dvitya from 14:07; lagna Makara 08:27, Kumbha 08:58, Mina 09:42, Mesha 10:23, Vrishabha 11:16, Mithuna 12:45, Karka 15:11

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Ashlesha (until 15:36) — physical affliction (suffering); Magha (from 15:36) — loss of property; Monday — clear, bright complexion.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

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: Saumya 08:27–15:36+1 Yoga Saubhagya 08:27–02:11 (01.02)+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 08:27–14:070 Anandadi: Dhwanksha 15:36–08:25 (01.02)−1 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 14:07–08:25 (01.02)−1 Eclipse nearby−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 08:27–15:36

Panchanga at sunrise 08:27

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

Pausha (Vedic name Sahasya) — The cold month of Dhanur Masa and Kharmas: no weddings are held until Makara Sankranti, and with it Uttarayana begins.
Patron: Narayana; Aditya — Bhaga. Full moon in nakshatra Pushya. Ritu: Hemanta.

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.

Virodhikrit (No. 45 of 60, “maker of enmity”) — A year of enmity: quarrels, confrontation and rivalry; alliances need safeguarding.
Northern samvatsara: Raktakshi (No. 58)
Shaka Samvat 1893 · Vikram Samvat 2028 · Kali Yuga 5072
Next year — Paridhavi, from the new moon before Ugadi (the start of Chaitra) 15.03.1972
In South India (Shaka Samvat, lunar reckoning) the years of the 60-year cycle follow one another without a break, and the name of the year changes at Ugadi — at the start of Chaitra, on the first tithi of the bright half.

Krishna-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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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).

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 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-pratipat
digging, plowing, planting trees

Kharmas
The Sun in Dhanu or Mina: a month without weddings, housewarmings and other samskaras. Good for prayer, charity and pilgrimage.

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.

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

Anandadi: 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.

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 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.

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.

Saturday
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Punarvasu
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

Krishna-pratipat
−1 — unfavourable 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).

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”

Mina
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut

Mesha
−1 — inauspicious sign for a haircut
according to the Kalaprakashika: “great calamities”

Vrishabha
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut

Mithuna
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut

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

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

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

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

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

Kharmas
The Sun in Dhanu or Mina: a month without weddings, housewarmings and initiations (a North Indian tradition).

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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

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 Pushya Yoga
A Sunday when the Moon is in Pushya. Very favourable for purchases, preparing medicines and medical treatment, beginning studies and mantra practice.

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: 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.

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.

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

Pushya
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-dvitya
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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

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

Krishna-tritya
any undertakings

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Ashlesha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-tritya
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

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

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-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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Tuesday
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Magha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-chaturti
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Wednesday
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Purva-Phalguni
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-panchami
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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

Krishna-shashti
plowing the ground

nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni
Planting and sowing are allowed.

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.

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

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

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

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.

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-Phalguni
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-shashti
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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

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.

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

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

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 Uttara-Phalguni
Planting and sowing are allowed.

Krishna-saptami
soaking seeds is allowed, digging the ground

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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

Hasta
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-saptami
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Vishti (Bhadra)
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) is in force during the daytime, but not on earth (the Moon is not in Karka, Simha, Kumbha or Mina): the harm is mitigated, yet this time is still usually avoided for weddings, travel and important undertakings.

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.

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

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.

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

Krishna-ashtami
tillage and sowing are forbidden

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

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: 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.

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

Anandadi: 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.

Chitra
+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-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.

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)

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.

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

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

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.

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.

Krishna-navami
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-dashami (10, waning Moon)
Group: Purna. Deity: Dharma.
The tenth day of the waning moon is protected by Dharma, which favors virtuous deeds, religious events, spiritual practices, as well as other pious activities. You can start any important work.

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

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.

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 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).

Krishna-dashami
any undertakings

Swati
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-dashami
0 — does not affect the haircut rating

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

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)

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.

Krishna-ekadashi
plowing, pruning and weeding

Vishakha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-ekadashi
0 — does not affect the haircut rating

Krishna-ekadashi (11, waning Moon)
Group: Nanda. Deity: Rudra.
The ruler of the eleventh day of the waning Moon is Rudra, which is favorable for fasting and religious (spiritual) activities. Remembering the Supreme Deity will give especially positive results.

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)

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-dvadashi
neutral

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.

Anuradha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-dvadashi
0 — does not affect the haircut rating

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.

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)

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.

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

Krishna-dvadashi
neutral

Krishna-trayodashi
no pruning or felling

Jyestha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-trayodashi
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Karka
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut

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.

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)

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.

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.

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

Krishna-trayodashi
no pruning or felling

Krishna-chaturdashi
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.

Mula
−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).

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.

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.

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)

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.

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

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

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

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

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

Anandadi: 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.

Purva-Ashadha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Amavasya
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Eclipse nearby
An eclipse on a neighbouring Vedic day (the day before, including the night before this day’s sunrise, or the day after): its influence is weaker, but important undertakings are better postponed.

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.

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

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.

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

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.

Solar eclipse, annular
The Moon covers the Sun (occurs only at new moon). Traditionally it is Rahu’s time: Sutak begins 12 hours (4 praharas) before the eclipse; during the eclipse people refrain from eating and recite mantras, and afterwards take a holy bath and give dana.
The Moon is too far from the Earth to cover the Sun completely: a bright ring remains around it.

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

nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha
Planting and sowing are allowed.

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

Shukla-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.

Uttara-Ashadha
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-pratipat
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Eclipse (not visible here)
There is an eclipse on this date, but it is not visible at this location (or it is only penumbral): Sutak and eclipse rites are not observed, the influence is weak; important undertakings are still better postponed.

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

Magha (Vedic name Tapas) — A month of austerity and holy baths (Magha Snana): Vasant Panchami, Ratha Saptami; in the dark half — Maha Shivaratri.
Patron: Madhava; Aditya — Pushan. Full moon in nakshatra Magha. Ritu: Shishira.

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.

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)

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.

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 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-pratipat
digging, plowing, planting trees

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

Magha Gupta Navaratri, day 1
The “secret” Navaratri of the month of Magha — a time of hidden sadhana devoted to the Goddess.

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.

Shravana
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-dvitya
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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.

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.

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

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

Shukla-tritya
any undertakings

Magha Gupta Navaratri, day 2
The “secret” Navaratri of the month of Magha — a time of hidden sadhana devoted to the Goddess.

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

Anandadi: 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.

Agni Panchaka
Began on a Tuesday: danger of fire — construction is not started and work with fire and machinery is avoided; suitable for legal matters.
The Moon in Kumbha or Mina (from the middle of Dhanishtha to the end of Revati). During these five nakshatras people do not travel south, gather firewood or grass, lay a roof or build a bed; cremation is performed with a special rite.

Dhanishtha
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-tritya
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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

Shukla-tritya
any undertakings

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

Magha Gupta Navaratri, day 3
The “secret” Navaratri of the month of Magha — a time of hidden sadhana devoted to the Goddess.

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.

Shatabhisha
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-chaturti
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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.

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

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

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

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.

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

Shukla-panchami
do not fell trees, any undertakings

Magha Gupta Navaratri, day 4
The “secret” Navaratri of the month of Magha — a time of hidden sadhana devoted to the Goddess.

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.

Purva-Bhadra
−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.

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)

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.

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 Uttara-Bhadra
Planting and sowing are allowed.

Shukla-shashti
plowing the ground

Magha Gupta Navaratri, day 5
The “secret” Navaratri of the month of Magha — a time of hidden sadhana devoted to the Goddess.

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.

Uttara-Bhadra
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-shashti
−1 — unfavourable 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.

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)

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 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.

Shukla-saptami
soaking seeds is allowed, farming

Magha Gupta Navaratri, day 6
The “secret” Navaratri of the month of Magha — a time of hidden sadhana devoted to the Goddess.

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.

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.

Revati
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-saptami
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

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

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.

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

Shukla-ashtami
tillage and sowing are forbidden

Magha Gupta Navaratri, day 7
The “secret” Navaratri of the month of Magha — a time of hidden sadhana devoted to the Goddess.

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.

Ashwini
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-ashtami
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-navami (9, waxing Moon)
Group: Rikta. Deity: Serpent (Naga).
The serpent (Naga) patronizes the ninth lunar day, which is suitable for struggle, destruction, coercion and for efforts to overcome obstacles.

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

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.

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

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

Magha Gupta Navaratri, day 8
The “secret” Navaratri of the month of Magha — a time of hidden sadhana devoted to the Goddess.

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.

Bharani
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-navami
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-dashami (10, waxing Moon)
Group: Purna. Deity: Dharma.
The tenth lunar day is patronized by Dharma, which favors virtuous deeds, religious events, spiritual practices, as well as other pious activities. You can start any important work.

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

Shukla (24) — “bright, pure”
Auspicious: pure and noble deeds, religious rites, study.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

Krittika
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-dashami
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-ekadashi (11, waxing Moon)
Group: Nanda. Deity: Rudra.
The ruler of the eleventh lunar day is Rudra, which is favorable for fasting and religious (spiritual) activities. Remembering the Supreme Deity will give especially positive results.

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)

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.

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.

Rohini
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Mrigashirsha
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-ekadashi
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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.

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)

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 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.

Shukla-dvadashi
neutral

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

Shukla-triodashi
no pruning or felling

Ardra
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-dvadashi
0 — does not affect the haircut rating

Shukla-triodashi
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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.

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)

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

Shukla-triodashi
no pruning or felling

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).

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

Shukla-chaturdashi
−1 — unfavourable 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.

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 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).

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

Purnima
sowing seeds, any undertakings

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

Purnima
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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

Lunar eclipse, total
The Moon enters the Earth’s shadow (occurs only at full moon). Sutak begins 9 hours (3 praharas) before the eclipse; during it — japa and meditation, afterwards — a holy bath and dana.
The luminary is completely covered: the Sun by the Moon, the Moon by the Earth’s shadow.

The Moon touches the Earth’s penumbra; the dimming is not yet noticeable.

The Moon begins to enter the Earth’s shadow — from this point the eclipse is visible to the naked eye.

The Moon has fully entered the Earth’s shadow.

The edge of the Moon emerges from the Earth’s shadow.

The Moon has completely left the Earth’s shadow.

The Moon leaves the penumbra — the eclipse is over.

Krishna-pratipat
digging, plowing, planting trees

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

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

Krishna-pratipat
digging, plowing, planting trees

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

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