January 1988 falls, in the lunar calendar (amanta), within the months Pausha (until 18.01), Magha (from 19.01). Periods: until 14.01 — Kharmas; 19–26.01 — Magha Gupta Navaratri. Major festivals: 15.01 Makara Sankranti (Uttarayana); 23.01 Vasant Panchami (Saraswati Puja); 25.01 Ratha Saptami (Surya Jayanti).
Icons this month (22)
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
- 10.01 Sun — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Ravi Yoga, Anandadi: Mitra
Uttara-Phalguni (fixed): for what is firm and lasting: laying house foundations, housewarming, planting, weddings, taking office, long-term projects. - 15.01 Fri — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Auspicious nakshatra
Anuradha (soft): for arts and music, friendship and love, new clothes and jewellery, weddings and festivals. - 20.01 Wed — Yoga Siddhi, Anandadi: Chhatra, Auspicious nakshatra until 13:50
Shravana (movable): for journeys and moving house, buying vehicles, gardening, quick and temporary changes. - 28.01 Thu — Yoga Brahma, Ravi Yoga, Auspicious nakshatra
Rohini (fixed): for what is firm and lasting: laying house foundations, housewarming, planting, weddings, taking office, long-term projects. - 29.01 Fri — Yoga Indra, Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Anandadi: Manasa after 15:07
Mrigashirsha (soft): for arts and music, friendship and love, new clothes and jewellery, weddings and festivals.
Festivals
- 1.01 Fri Pradosha Vrat
- 3.01 Sun Pausha Purnima (Shakambhari)
- 7.01 Thu Sakat Chauth (Sankashti, Lambodara)
- 12.01 Tue Kalashtami
- 14.01 Thu Lohri
- 15.01 Fri Makara Sankranti (Uttarayana)
- 15.01 Fri Shattila Ekadashi
- 15.01 Fri Thai Pongal
- 16.01 Sat Shani Pradosha
- 17.01 Sun Masik Shivaratri
- 18.01 Mon Mauni Amavasya (Pausha)
- 18.01 Mon Somvati Amavasya
- 19.01 Tue Magha Gupta Navaratri
- 20.01 Wed Chandra Darshan
- 22.01 Fri Vinayaka Chaturthi
- 23.01 Sat Vasant Panchami (Saraswati Puja)
- 23.01 Sat Skanda Shashti
- 25.01 Mon Ratha Saptami (Surya Jayanti)
- 25.01 Mon Bhishma Ashtami
- 26.01 Tue Masik Durgashtami
- 27.01 Wed Madhva Navami
- 29.01 Fri Jaya Ekadashi (Bhaimi)
- 30.01 Sat Shani Pradosha
Special muhurta yogas
- 4.01 Mon Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 08:48–08:58 (05.01)
- 10.01 Sun Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day
- 10.01 Sun Tripushkar Yoga 19:34–23:38
- 10.01 Sun Amrita Siddhi Yoga 23:38–08:54 (11.01)
- 14.01 Thu Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 03:46–08:50 (15.01)
- 15.01 Fri Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 08:50–02:44 (16.01)
- 17.01 Sun Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 08:48–22:35
- 24.01 Sun Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:22–08:37 (25.01)
- 26.01 Tue Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:52–08:34 (27.01)
- 27.01 Wed Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day
- 30.01 Sat Dwipushkar Yoga 08:28–09:53
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
- 1.01 Fri — Yamaghanta (unfavourable day)
- 5.01 Tue — Vaidhriti, Tryahasparsha, Surya Dagdha tithi
- 7.01 Thu — Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi), Rikta tithi, Bhadra on earth
- 8.01 Fri — Anandadi: Kana, Rikta tithi, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
- 9.01 Sat — Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi), Fierce or sharp nakshatra, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
- 13.01 Wed — Krakacha Yoga, Rikta tithi, Anandadi: Dhumra
- 14.01 Thu — Sankranti day, Vishti (Bhadra)
- 16.01 Sat — Fierce or sharp nakshatra, Surya Dagdha tithi, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
- 18.01 Mon — many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower), Krishna Chaturdashi, Kshaya tithi (unfavourable day)
- 19.01 Tue — Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra), Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra), Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi)
- 21.01 Thu — Vyatipata, Panchaka, Anandadi: Vajra
- 22.01 Fri — many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower), Bhadra on earth, Rikta tithi (unfavourable day)
- 30.01 Sat — Vaidhriti, Surya Dagdha tithi, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
Sky this month
- 4.01 Full moon (Purnima) 04:40
- 14.01 Makara Sankranti 18:46 — the Sun enters Makara (Capricorn)
- 19.01 New moon (Amavasya) 08:25
- There are no eclipses this month.
Periods
- until 14.01 Kharmas
- 19–26.01 Magha Gupta Navaratri
- 21.01 00:23 – 25.01 04:22 Dosha-free Panchaka
Samvatsara and month
Prabhava (No. 1, “origin, beginning”) — A year of beginnings: traditionally, abundant rains and harvests, a time for sacrifices and auspicious undertakings. more
Northern samvatsara: Vikrama. Shaka Samvat 1909, Vikram Samvat 2044, Kali Yuga 5088.
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 | Unfavourable day — Yamaghanta |
|---|---|
| Month | Pausha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Prabhava (No. 1) · Shaka 1909 · Vikram 2044 more |
| Period | Kharmas |
| Festivals | Pradosha Vrat |
At sunrise 08:59
| Tithi | 13Shukla-triodashi (Jaya, God of Love) · until 01:29 (02.01) more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Rohini, pada 2 (fixed, Prajapati (Brahma - Creator), Moon) · until 02:03 (02.01) more |
| Yoga | Shubha (“goodness, happiness”, auspicious) · until 19:24 more |
| Karana | Kaulava (movable) · until 12:55 more |
| Vara | Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Dhanu (Sagittarius), Moon: Vrishabha (Taurus) |
Changes during the day
| from 12:55 | karana Taitila |
|---|---|
| from 19:24 | yoga Shukla |
| from 01:29 (02.01) | tithi Shukla-chaturdashi |
| from 01:29 (02.01) | karana Gara |
| from 02:03 (02.01) | nakshatra Mrigashirsha |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 08:13 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 08:59 |
| Noon | 12:32 |
| Sunset | 16:06 |
| End of twilight | 16:52 |
| Moonrise | 13:10 |
| Moonset | 07:11 |
| Day length | 7 h 06 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 10, average — 0, bad — 3
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Rohini (08:59–16:06) is good for sowing.
Festivals and periods
Pradosha Vrat · Shiva
A fast dedicated to Shiva on the thirteenth lunar day (Trayodashi) of both halves of the month. The decisive time is the evening twilight (Pradosha), when, according to legend, Shiva dances on Mount Kailash: in the evening Shiva Puja and abhisheka of the lingam are performed.
Rule: pradosha vyapini: 3 muhurtas after sunset, 16:06–19:29
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
- Kharmas
Muhurta
Ravi Yoga 02:03–08:59 (02.01)
Yamaghanta 08:59–02:03 (02.01)
Anandadi: Mitra 08:59–02:03 (02.01) Anandadi: Manasa 02:03–08:59 (02.01)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 06:44–07:51 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:18–12:47 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 13:44–14:12 |
| Godhuli | 16:06–16:40 |
| Pradosha | 16:06–19:29 |
| Nishitha | 23:59–01:06 (02.01) |
| Amrita Kalam | 22:38–00:21 (02.01) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 11:39–12:33 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 14:19–15:13 |
| Gulika Kalam | 09:52–10:46 |
| Dur Muhurta | 10:24–10:53, 12:47–13:15 |
| Varjyam | 17:32–19:14, 08:06–09:49 (02.01) |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: good 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 | good 09:51–10:56, 11:40–12:21, 13:14–16:06 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails | average throughout the daytime |
| Cutting toenails | good 09:51–10:56, 11:40–12:21, 13:14–16:06 |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 09:51–10:56, 11:40–12:21, 13:14–16:06 |
Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Rohini; tithi Shukla-triodashi; 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: Rohini — destruction of all misfortunes; Friday — universal respect.
Cautions:
- The Muhurta Chintamani warns: whoever shaves in Rohini nakshatra 8 times a year puts their life in danger — frequent haircuts in this nakshatra are best avoided.
- Friday: B. V. Raman advises against cutting nails (the rating above is the site’s summary, which uses the same weekdays for nails as for haircuts, so Friday counts as auspicious).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Unfavourable day · score S = +3
A strict prohibition (a visible eclipse; Visha Yoga of the weekday, tithi and nakshatra; Amrita Siddhi turned to poison; Yamaghanta; the Anandadi yoga Mrityu) or a total score of -7 or lower: any new undertakings are best postponed.
Strict prohibition: Yamaghanta
+2 Yoga Shubha 08:59–19:24+1 Anandadi: Mitra 08:59–02:03 (02.01)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 08:59–02:03 (02.01)+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 08:59–01:29 (02.01)0 Kharmas−3 Yamaghanta 08:59–02:03 (02.01)
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Ordinary day — pros: Ravi Yoga, Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi); cons: Rikta tithi, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn) |
|---|---|
| Month | Pausha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Prabhava (No. 1) · Shaka 1909 · Vikram 2044 more |
| Period | Kharmas |
At sunrise 08:59
| Tithi | 14Shukla-chaturdashi (Rikta, Kali) · until 02:54 (03.01) more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Mrigashirsha, pada 2 (soft, Soma (Chandra, Moon), Mars) · until 03:58 (03.01) more |
| Yoga | Shukla (“bright, pure”, auspicious) · until 19:15 more |
| Karana | Gara (movable) · until 14:09 more |
| Vara | Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Dhanu (Sagittarius), Moon: Vrishabha (Taurus) |
Changes during the day
| from 14:09 | karana Vanija |
|---|---|
| from 19:15 | yoga Brahma |
| from 02:54 (03.01) | tithi Purnima |
| from 02:54 (03.01) | karana Vishti |
| from 03:58 (03.01) | nakshatra Ardra |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 08:13 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 08:59 |
| Noon | 12:33 |
| Sunset | 16:07 |
| End of twilight | 16:53 |
| Moonrise | 13:45 |
| Moonset | 08:26 |
| Day length | 7 h 08 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 0, average — 10, bad — 3
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise |
|---|
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 (08:59–16:07) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
- Shukla-chaturdashi 08:59–16:07: according to the Kalaprakashika, ploughing on Chaturdashi puts the owner’s life in danger.
Festivals and periods
- Kharmas
Muhurta
Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:59–02:54 (03.01) Ravi Yoga 08:59–03:58 (03.01)
Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 02:54–08:59 (03.01)
Anandadi: Vajra 08:59–03:58 (03.01) Anandadi: Mudgara 03:58–08:59 (03.01)
- Bhadra in heaven: 02:54–15:44 (03.01); Bhadra Puchha 11:16–12:33 (03.01); Bhadra Mukha 12:33–14:42 (03.01)
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 | 18:28–20:11 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 10:46–11:39 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 13:27–14:20 |
| Gulika Kalam | 08:59–09:52 |
| Dur Muhurta | 08:59–09:27, 09:27–09:56 |
| Varjyam | 08:06–09:49 |
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 Saturday; nakshatra Mrigashirsha; tithi Shukla-chaturdashi; 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: Mrigashirsha — abundance (well-being, prosperity); Saturday — decline of physical strength.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Shukla-chaturdashi 08:59–16:07: a Rikta and Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Ordinary day · score S = +2
Auspicious and inauspicious factors are balanced: a day for routine matters; important matters are best timed for favourable days.
+2 Ravi Yoga 08:59–03:58 (03.01)+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:59–02:54 (03.01)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 08:59–03:58 (03.01)+1 Yoga Shukla 08:59–19:150 Kharmas−1 Anandadi: Vajra 08:59–03:58 (03.01)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−2 Rikta tithi 08:59–02:54 (03.01)
| Summary | Ordinary day — pros: Yoga Brahma; cons: Vishti (Bhadra), Fierce or sharp nakshatra |
|---|---|
| Month | Pausha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Prabhava (No. 1) · Shaka 1909 · Vikram 2044 more |
| Period | Kharmas |
| Festivals | Pausha Purnima (Shakambhari) |
At sunrise 08:59
| Tithi | 15Purnima (Purna, Vishvedevas) · until 04:40 (04.01) more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Ardra, pada 1 (sharp, Rudra (Roaring, angry image of Shiva), Rahu) · until 06:13 (04.01) more |
| Yoga | Brahma (“Brahma, sacred knowledge”, auspicious) · until 19:23 more |
| Karana | Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 15:44 more |
| Vara | Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Dhanu (Sagittarius), Moon: Mithuna (Gemini) |
Changes during the day
| from 15:44 | karana Bava |
|---|---|
| from 19:23 | yoga Indra |
| from 04:40 (04.01) | tithi Krishna-pratipat |
| from 04:40 (04.01) | karana Balava |
| from 06:13 (04.01) | nakshatra Punarvasu |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 08:12 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 08:59 |
| Noon | 12:33 |
| Sunset | 16:08 |
| End of twilight | 16:55 |
| Moonrise | 14:39 |
| Moonset | 09:24 |
| Day length | 7 h 09 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 1, average — 7, bad — 5
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) 08:59–15:44: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Festivals and periods
Pausha Purnima (Shakambhari) · Chandra (the Moon)
The full moon of Pausha — Shakambhari Purnima; the start of Magha Snana, the month of holy baths; in Kumbh Mela years, one of the main bathing days.
Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 02:54–04:40 (04.01)
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
- Kharmas
Muhurta
Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:40–08:58 (04.01)
Anandadi: Dhwaja 06:13–08:58 (04.01) Anandadi: Dhwanksha 08:59–06:13 (04.01)
- Bhadra in heaven: 02:54–15:44; Bhadra Puchha 11:16–12:33; Bhadra Mukha 12:33–14:42
- Gandanta (tithi): 04:14–05:06 (04.01)
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 | 19:17–21:02 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 15:15–16:08 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 12:33–13:27 |
| Gulika Kalam | 14:21–15:15 |
| Dur Muhurta | 15:11–15:40 |
| Varjyam | 13:09–14:54 |
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 09:43–10:48, 11:32–12:13, 13:06–16:08 |
Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Ardra; tithi Purnima; lagna Dhanu 08:59, Makara 09:43, Kumbha 10:48, Mina 11:32, Mesha 12:13, Vrishabha 13:06, Mithuna 14:36
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Ardra — sadness; Sunday — physical well-being.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Purnima 08:59–16:08: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Ordinary day · score S = −2
Auspicious and inauspicious factors are balanced: a day for routine matters; important matters are best timed for favourable days.
+2 Yoga Brahma 08:59–19:230 Kharmas−1 Anandadi: Dhwanksha 08:59–06:13 (04.01)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 08:59–06:13 (04.01)−2 Vishti (Bhadra) 08:59–15:44
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Favourable day — Yoga Indra, Auspicious nakshatra |
|---|---|
| Month | Pausha (amanta) · Magha (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Prabhava (No. 1) · Shaka 1909 · Vikram 2044 more |
| Period | Kharmas |
At sunrise 08:58
| Tithi | 1Krishna-pratipat (Nanda, Brahma) · until 06:47 (05.01) more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Punarvasu, pada 1 (movable, Aditi, Jupiter) · until 08:48 (05.01) more |
| Yoga | Indra (“Indra, lord”, auspicious) · until 19:46 more |
| Karana | Balava (movable) · until 17:41 more |
| Vara | Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Dhanu (Sagittarius), Moon: Mithuna (Gemini) |
Changes during the day
| from 17:41 | karana Kaulava |
|---|---|
| from 19:46 | yoga Vaidhriti |
| from 06:47 (05.01) | tithi Krishna-dvitya |
| from 06:47 (05.01) | karana Taitila |
| from 08:48 (05.01) | nakshatra Pushya |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 08:12 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 08:58 |
| Noon | 12:34 |
| Sunset | 16:10 |
| End of twilight | 16:56 |
| Moonrise | 15:49 |
| Moonset | 10:02 |
| Day length | 7 h 11 min |
Sky
| Full moon (Purnima) | 04:40 |
|---|
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 8, average — 3, bad — 2
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Punarvasu (08:58–16:10) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Festivals and periods
- Kharmas
Muhurta
Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 08:48–08:58 (05.01)
Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:47–08:58 (05.01)
Anandadi: Prajapati 08:48–08:58 (05.01) Anandadi: Dhumra 08:58–08:48 (05.01)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 06:44–07:51 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:20–12:48 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 13:46–14:15 |
| Godhuli | 16:10–16:43 |
| Pradosha | 16:10–19:31 |
| Nishitha | 00:00–01:07 (05.01) |
| Amrita Kalam | 06:09–07:55 (05.01) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 09:52–10:46 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 11:40–12:34 |
| Gulika Kalam | 13:28–14:22 |
| Dur Muhurta | 12:48–13:17, 14:15–14:43 |
| Varjyam | 19:31–21:17 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average throughout the daytime
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | average throughout the daytime |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average throughout the daytime |
| Bathing, washing hair | average throughout the daytime |
Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Punarvasu; tithi Krishna-pratipat; lagna Dhanu 08:58, Makara 09:39, Kumbha 10:44, Mina 11:28, Mesha 12:09, Vrishabha 13:02, Mithuna 14:32
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Punarvasu — strength of spirit (bravery, resilience); Monday — clear, bright complexion.
Cautions:
- Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
- Monday: according to the Kalaprakashika, it is good for a haircut only during the waxing Moon.
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Favourable day · score S = +4
Auspicious factors outweigh inauspicious ones: ordinary matters can be started.
+2 Yoga Indra 08:58–19:46+1 Auspicious nakshatra 08:58–08:48 (05.01)+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 08:58–06:47 (05.01)0 Kharmas−1 Anandadi: Dhumra 08:58–08:48 (05.01)
| Summary | Avoid starting important matters — Vaidhriti, Tryahasparsha |
|---|---|
| Month | Pausha (amanta) · Magha (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Prabhava (No. 1) · Shaka 1909 · Vikram 2044 more |
| Period | Kharmas |
At sunrise 08:58
| Tithi | 2Krishna-dvitya (Bhadra, Vidhatr) · until 09:11 (06.01) more the tithi will also last until tomorrow’s sunrise (tryahasparsha) |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Pushya, pada 1 (light, Brhaspati, Saturn) · until 11:40 (06.01) more |
| Yoga | Vaidhriti (“without support, discord”, inauspicious) · until 20:24 more |
| Karana | Taitila (movable) · until 19:57 more |
| Vara | Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Dhanu (Sagittarius), Moon: Karka (Cancer) |
Changes during the day
| from 19:57 | karana Gara |
|---|---|
| from 20:24 | yoga Vishkambha |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 08:12 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 08:58 |
| Noon | 12:34 |
| Sunset | 16:11 |
| End of twilight | 16:57 |
| Moonrise | 17:08 |
| Moonset | 10:26 |
| Day length | 7 h 13 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 4, average — 8, bad — 1
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Pushya (08:58–16:11) is good for sowing.
Festivals and periods
- Kharmas
Muhurta
Anandadi: Vardhamana all day
- Surya Dagdha tithi: Krishna-dvitya
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 06:43–07:51 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:20–12:49 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 13:47–14:15 |
| Godhuli | 16:11–16:45 |
| Pradosha | 16:11–19:32 |
| Nishitha | 00:01–01:08 (06.01) |
| Amrita Kalam | 04:30–06:18 (06.01) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 14:23–15:17 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 10:46–11:40 |
| Gulika Kalam | 12:34–13:29 |
| Dur Muhurta | 10:24–10:53, 22:54–00:01 (06.01) |
| Varjyam | 17:46–19:33 |
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 09:35–10:40, 11:24–12:05, 12:58–16:11 |
Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Pushya; tithi Krishna-dvitya; lagna Dhanu 08:58, Makara 09:35, Kumbha 10:40, Mina 11:24, Mesha 12:05, Vrishabha 12:58, Mithuna 14:28
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Pushya — increase in wealth; Tuesday — harm to longevity.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Vaidhriti 08:58–16:11: 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 = −3
There is a mild prohibition (Amavasya, Krishna Chaturdashi, Bhadra on earth, Vyatipata, Vaidhriti, kshaya tithi, Sankranti, Ashubha Yoga) or the total score is -3 or lower: the day is unfavourable for important new matters, but suitable for fasting, prayer and everyday work.
Avoid starting important matters: Vaidhriti
+2 Pushya all day+1 Anandadi: Vardhamana all day+1 Auspicious tithi all day0 Kharmas−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Surya Dagdha tithi all day−2 Tryahasparsha−3 Vaidhriti 08:58–20:24
| Summary | Ordinary day — pros: Pushya, Anandadi: Matanga; cons: Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi), Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) |
|---|---|
| Month | Pausha (amanta) · Magha (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Prabhava (No. 1) · Shaka 1909 · Vikram 2044 more |
| Period | Kharmas |
At sunrise 08:57
| Tithi | 2Krishna-dvitya (Bhadra, Vidhatr) · until 09:11 more vriddhi: the same tithi also prevailed at yesterday’s sunrise |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Pushya, pada 4 (light, Brhaspati, Saturn) · until 11:40 more |
| Yoga | Vishkambha (“prop, bolt”, inauspicious) · until 21:13 more |
| Karana | Gara (movable) · until 09:11 more |
| Vara | Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Dhanu (Sagittarius), Moon: Karka (Cancer) |
Changes during the day
| from 09:11 | tithi Krishna-tritya |
|---|---|
| from 09:11 | karana Vanija |
| from 11:40 | nakshatra Ashlesha |
| from 21:13 | yoga Priti |
| from 22:29 | karana Vishti |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 08:11 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 08:57 |
| Noon | 12:35 |
| Sunset | 16:12 |
| End of twilight | 16:58 |
| Moonrise | 18:28 |
| Moonset | 10:41 |
| Day length | 7 h 15 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 8, average — 5, bad — 0
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 09:11 | from 11:40 |
|---|
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 (08:57–11:40) is good for sowing.
Festivals and periods
- Kharmas
Muhurta
Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:57–09:11
Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 09:11–08:57 (07.01) Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 09:11–08:57 (07.01)
Anandadi: Matanga 08:57–11:40 Anandadi: Rakshasa 11:40–08:57 (07.01)
- Bhadra on earth: 22:29–11:50 (07.01); Bhadra Puchha 07:10–08:30 (07.01); Bhadra Mukha 08:30–10:43 (07.01)
- Gandanta (nakshatra): 07:57–21:31 (07.01)
- Surya Dagdha tithi: Krishna-dvitya
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 06:43–07:50 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday |
| 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 | none on this day |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 12:35–13:29 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 09:52–10:46 |
| Gulika Kalam | 11:40–12:35 |
| Dur Muhurta | 12:20–12:49 |
| Varjyam | 02:06–03:54 (07.01) |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: good 09:31–10:36, 11:20–11:40
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | good 09:31–10:36, 11:20–11:40 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails | average 08:57–12:01, 12:54–16:12 |
| Cutting toenails | good 09:31–10:36, 11:20–11:40 |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 09:31–10:36, 11:20–11:40 |
Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Pushya until 11:40, Ashlesha from 11:40; tithi Krishna-dvitya until 09:11, Krishna-tritya from 09:11; lagna Dhanu 08:57, Makara 09:31, Kumbha 10:36, Mina 11:20, Mesha 12:01, Vrishabha 12:54, Mithuna 14:24
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Pushya (until 11:40) — increase in wealth; Ashlesha (from 11:40) — physical affliction (suffering); Wednesday — favour of the authorities.
Cautions:
- Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Ordinary day · score S = −2
Auspicious and inauspicious factors are balanced: a day for routine matters; important matters are best timed for favourable days.
+2 Pushya 08:57–11:40+1 Anandadi: Matanga 08:57–11:40+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 08:57–09:110 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:57–09:110 Kharmas−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 11:40–08:57 (07.01)−1 Anandadi: Rakshasa 11:40–08:57 (07.01)−1 Surya Dagdha tithi 08:57–09:11−2 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 09:11–08:57 (07.01)−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 09:11–08:57 (07.01)
| Summary | Avoid starting important matters — Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi), Rikta tithi |
|---|---|
| Month | Pausha (amanta) · Magha (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Prabhava (No. 1) · Shaka 1909 · Vikram 2044 more |
| Period | Kharmas |
| Festivals | Sakat Chauth (Sankashti, Lambodara) |
At sunrise 08:57
| Tithi | 3Krishna-tritya (Jaya, Vishnu) · until 11:50 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Ashlesha, pada 4 (sharp, Naga - the lord of snakes (Sharpa), Mercury) · until 14:44 more Gandamula |
| Yoga | Priti (“love, affection”, auspicious) · until 22:10 more |
| Karana | Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 11:50 more |
| Vara | Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Dhanu (Sagittarius), Moon: Karka (Cancer) |
Changes during the day
| from 11:50 | tithi Krishna-chaturti |
|---|---|
| from 11:50 | karana Bava |
| from 14:44 | nakshatra Magha |
| from 22:10 | yoga Ayushman |
| from 01:12 (08.01) | karana Balava |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 08:11 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 08:57 |
| Noon | 12:35 |
| Sunset | 16:14 |
| End of twilight | 17:00 |
| Moonrise | 19:48 |
| Moonset | 10:50 |
| Day length | 7 h 17 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 | from 11:50 | from 14:44 |
|---|
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 (14:44–16:14) is good for sowing, for root crops.
- Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 08:57–11:50: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Festivals and periods
Sakat Chauth (Sankashti, Lambodara) · Ganesha
The 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.
Rule: at moonrise, 19:48
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
- Kharmas
Muhurta
Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 11:50–08:56 (08.01)
Anandadi: Amrita 08:57–14:44 Anandadi: Musala 14:44–08:56 (08.01)
- Bhadra on earth: 22:29 (06.01)–11:50; Bhadra Puchha 07:10–08:30; Bhadra Mukha 08:30–10:43
- Gandanta (nakshatra): 07:57–21:31
- Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Ashlesha
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 | 12:56–14:44 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 13:30–14:25 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 08:57–09:51 |
| Gulika Kalam | 10:46–11:41 |
| Dur Muhurta | 11:22–11:52, 14:17–14:46 |
| Varjyam | 04:18–06:07 (08.01) |
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 08:57–11:57, 12:50–16:14 |
Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Ashlesha until 14:44, Magha from 14:44; tithi Krishna-tritya until 11:50, Krishna-chaturti from 11:50; lagna Dhanu 08:57, Makara 09:27, Kumbha 10:32, Mina 11:16, Mesha 11:57, Vrishabha 12:50, Mithuna 14:20
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Ashlesha (until 14:44) — physical affliction (suffering); Magha (from 14:44) — loss of property; Thursday — success.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Krishna-chaturti 11:50–16:14: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
- Bhadra on earth 08:57–11:50: no shaving or haircuts during Vishti Karana (according to the Muhurta Chintamani, Bhadra does harm when it is on earth; in heaven and in the netherworld its influence on earth is weak).
Cautions:
- The Muhurta Chintamani warns: whoever shaves in Magha nakshatra 4 times a year puts their life in danger — frequent haircuts in this nakshatra are best avoided.
- Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Avoid starting important matters · score S = −3
There is a mild prohibition (Amavasya, Krishna Chaturdashi, Bhadra on earth, Vyatipata, Vaidhriti, kshaya tithi, Sankranti, Ashubha Yoga) or the total score is -3 or lower: the day is unfavourable for important new matters, but suitable for fasting, prayer and everyday work.
+1 Anandadi: Amrita 08:57–14:44+1 Yoga Priti 08:57–22:10+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 08:57–11:500 Kharmas0 Anandadi: Musala 14:44–08:56 (08.01)−1 Gandanta 08:57–21:31−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 08:57–14:44−1 Bhadra on earth 08:57–11:50−1 Rikta tithi 11:50–08:56 (08.01)−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 11:50–08:56 (08.01)
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Avoid starting important matters — Anandadi: Kana, Rikta tithi |
|---|---|
| Month | Pausha (amanta) · Magha (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Prabhava (No. 1) · Shaka 1909 · Vikram 2044 more |
| Period | Kharmas |
At sunrise 08:56
| Tithi | 4Krishna-chaturti (Rikta, Yama) · until 14:34 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Magha, pada 3 (fierce, Pitris or Pitars - ancestors of the clan, forefathers, Ketu) · until 17:52 more Gandamula |
| Yoga | Ayushman (“long-lived”, auspicious) · until 23:09 more |
| Karana | Balava (movable) · until 14:34 more |
| Vara | Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Dhanu (Sagittarius), Moon: Simha (Leo) |
Changes during the day
| from 14:34 | tithi Krishna-panchami |
|---|---|
| from 14:34 | karana Kaulava |
| from 17:52 | nakshatra Purva-Phalguni |
| from 23:09 | yoga Saubhagya |
| from 03:55 (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 | 21:05 |
| Moonset | 10:57 |
| Day length | 7 h 19 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 0, average — 2, bad — 11
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 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, Magha (08:56–16:15) is good for sowing, for root crops.
Festivals and periods
- Kharmas
Muhurta
Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 17:52–08:55 (09.01)
Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 14:34–17:52
Anandadi: Siddhi 17:52–08:55 (09.01) Anandadi: Kana 08:56–17:52
- Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Magha
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 | 15:10–16:58 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 11:41–12:36 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 14:26–15:20 |
| Gulika Kalam | 09:51–10:46 |
| Dur Muhurta | 10:24–10:53, 12:50–13:20 |
| Varjyam | 02:53–04:41 (09.01) |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 14:34–16:15
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 14:34–16:15 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average 14:34–16:15 |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 09:24–10:28, 11:12–11:53, 12:46–16:15 |
Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Magha; tithi Krishna-chaturti until 14:34, Krishna-panchami from 14:34; lagna Dhanu 08:56, Makara 09:24, Kumbha 10:28, Mina 11:12, Mesha 11:53, Vrishabha 12:46, Mithuna 14:16
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Magha — loss of property; Friday — universal respect.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Krishna-chaturti 08:56–14:34: 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).
- Friday: B. V. Raman advises against cutting nails (the rating above is the site’s summary, which uses the same weekdays for nails as for haircuts, so Friday counts as auspicious).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Avoid starting important matters · score S = −4
There is a mild prohibition (Amavasya, Krishna Chaturdashi, Bhadra on earth, Vyatipata, Vaidhriti, kshaya tithi, Sankranti, Ashubha Yoga) or the total score is -3 or lower: the day is unfavourable for important new matters, but suitable for fasting, prayer and everyday work.
+1 Yoga Ayushman 08:56–23:09+1 Auspicious weekday0 Auspicious tithi 14:34–08:55 (09.01)0 Kharmas0 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 14:34–17:52−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 08:56–17:52−2 Rikta tithi 08:56–14:34−3 Anandadi: Kana 08:56–17:52
| Summary | Avoid starting important matters — Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi), Fierce or sharp nakshatra |
|---|---|
| Month | Pausha (amanta) · Magha (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Prabhava (No. 1) · Shaka 1909 · Vikram 2044 more |
| Period | Kharmas |
At sunrise 08:55
| Tithi | 5Krishna-panchami (Purna, Soma) · until 17:13 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Purva-Phalguni, pada 3 (fierce, Bhaga (Share, Distributor) - god of wealth and family, Venus) · until 20:55 more |
| Yoga | Saubhagya (“good fortune, marital happiness”, auspicious) · until 00:01 (10.01) more |
| Karana | Taitila (movable) · until 17:13 more |
| Vara | Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Dhanu (Sagittarius), Moon: Simha (Leo) |
Changes during the day
| from 17:13 | tithi Krishna-shashti |
|---|---|
| from 17:13 | karana Gara |
| from 20:55 | nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni |
| from 00:01 (10.01) | yoga Shobhana |
| from 06:27 (10.01) | karana Vanija |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 08:10 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 08:55 |
| Noon | 12:36 |
| Sunset | 16:17 |
| End of twilight | 17:02 |
| Moonrise | 22:20 |
| Moonset | 11:03 |
| Day length | 7 h 21 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 |
|---|
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 (08:55–16:17) is good for root crops.
Festivals and periods
- Kharmas
Muhurta
Ravi Yoga 20:55–08:55 (10.01)
Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:55–17:13 Krakacha Yoga 17:13–08:55 (10.01)
Anandadi: Lumbaka 08:55–20:55 Anandadi: Utpata 20:55–08:55 (10.01)
- Gandanta (tithi): 16:46–17:39
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 | 13:42–15:30 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 10:46–11:41 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 13:31–14:27 |
| Gulika Kalam | 08:55–09:51 |
| Dur Muhurta | 08:55–09:25, 09:25–09:54 |
| Varjyam | 04:56–06:42 (10.01) |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 09:20–10:24, 11:08–11:49, 12:43–16:17
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 09:20–10:24, 11:08–11:49, 12:43–16:17 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average 09:20–10:24, 11:08–11:49, 12:43–16:17 |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 09:20–10:24, 11:08–11:49, 12:43–16:17 |
Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Purva-Phalguni; tithi Krishna-panchami; lagna Dhanu 08:55, Makara 09:20, Kumbha 10:24, Mina 11:08, Mesha 11:49, Vrishabha 12:43, Mithuna 14:12
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Purva-Phalguni — ill health; 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
Avoid starting important matters · score S = −3
There is a mild prohibition (Amavasya, Krishna Chaturdashi, Bhadra on earth, Vyatipata, Vaidhriti, kshaya tithi, Sankranti, Ashubha Yoga) or the total score is -3 or lower: the day is unfavourable for important new matters, but suitable for fasting, prayer and everyday work.
+1 Yoga Saubhagya 08:55–00:01 (10.01)+1 Auspicious tithi 08:55–17:130 Kharmas−1 Anandadi: Lumbaka 08:55–20:55−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 08:55–20:55−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:55–17:13
| Summary | Best day — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Ravi Yoga |
|---|---|
| Month | Pausha (amanta) · Magha (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Prabhava (No. 1) · Shaka 1909 · Vikram 2044 more |
| Period | Kharmas |
At sunrise 08:55
| Tithi | 6Krishna-shashti (Nanda, Kartikeya) · until 19:34 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Uttara-Phalguni, pada 2 (fixed, Aryaman (Lord of Hospitality), Sun) · until 23:38 more |
| Yoga | Shobhana (“splendid, beautiful”, auspicious) · until 00:37 (11.01) more |
| Karana | Vanija (movable) · until 19:34 more |
| Vara | Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Dhanu (Sagittarius), Moon: Kanya (Virgo) |
Changes during the day
| from 19:34 | tithi Krishna-saptami |
|---|---|
| from 19:34 | karana Vishti |
| from 23:38 | nakshatra Hasta |
| from 00:37 (11.01) | yoga Atiganda |
| from 08:34 (11.01) | karana Bava |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 08:10 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 08:55 |
| Noon | 12:36 |
| Sunset | 16:18 |
| End of twilight | 17:04 |
| Moonrise | 23:36 |
| Moonset | 11:07 |
| Day length | 7 h 23 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 3, average — 10, bad — 0
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise |
|---|
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 (08:55–16:18) is good for sowing.
Festivals and periods
- Kharmas
Muhurta
Ravi Yoga 08:55–23:38 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day Tripushkar Yoga 19:34–23:38 Amrita Siddhi Yoga 23:38–08:54 (11.01)
Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:55–19:34 Samvartaka Yoga 19:34–08:54 (11.01) Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 23:38–08:54 (11.01)
Anandadi: Mitra 08:55–23:38 Anandadi: Manasa 23:38–08:54 (11.01)
- Bhadra in the netherworld: 19:34–08:34 (11.01); Bhadra Puchha 00:44–02:02 (11.01); Bhadra Mukha 02:02–04:11 (11.01)
Tripushkar Yoga: A coincidence of the weekday (Sun, Tue or Sat), a Bhadra tithi (2, 7 or 12) and a “tripada” nakshatra (Krittika, Punarvasu, Uttara Phalguni, Vishakha, Uttara Ashadha, Purva Bhadrapada). The result of whatever is begun repeats three times: good for purchases and investments, bad for losses, loans, surgery and funerals.
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 06:42–07:48 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:22–12:51 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 13:51–14:20 |
| Godhuli | 16:18–16:52 |
| Pradosha | 16:18–19:38 |
| Nishitha | 00:03–01:09 (11.01) |
| Amrita Kalam | 15:37–17:24 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 15:23–16:18 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 12:37–13:32 |
| Gulika Kalam | 14:28–15:23 |
| Dur Muhurta | 15:19–15:49 |
| Varjyam | 08:48–10:33 (11.01) |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 09:16–10:20, 11:04–11:45, 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 | average 09:16–10:20, 11:04–11:45, 12:39–16:18 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average 09:16–10:20, 11:04–11:45, 12:39–16:18 |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 09:16–10:20, 11:04–11:45, 12:39–16:18 |
Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni; tithi Krishna-shashti; lagna Dhanu 08:55, Makara 09:16, Kumbha 10:20, Mina 11:04, Mesha 11:45, Vrishabha 12:39, Mithuna 14:08
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Uttara-Phalguni — destruction of all diseases; Sunday — physical well-being.
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 = +8
The total of auspicious factors is high and there are no prohibitions: suitable for important undertakings.
+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day+2 Ravi Yoga 08:55–23:38+1 Anandadi: Mitra 08:55–23:38+1 Auspicious nakshatra 08:55–23:38+1 Yoga Shobhana 08:55–00:37 (11.01)0 Kharmas0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:55–19:34 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Tripushkar Yoga 19:34–23:38
| Summary | Favourable day — Ravi Yoga, Auspicious nakshatra; auspicious time — after 12:15 |
|---|---|
| Month | Pausha (amanta) · Magha (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Prabhava (No. 1) · Shaka 1909 · Vikram 2044 more |
| Period | Kharmas |
At sunrise 08:54
| Tithi | 7Krishna-saptami (Bhadra, Indra) · until 21:24 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Hasta, pada 2 (light, Savitar (Animating, Awakening), Moon) · until 01:50 (12.01) more |
| Yoga | Atiganda (“great danger”, inauspicious) · until 00:48 (12.01) more |
| Karana | Bava (movable) · until 21:24 more |
| Vara | Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Dhanu (Sagittarius), Moon: Kanya (Virgo) |
Changes during the day
| from 21:24 | tithi Krishna-ashtami |
|---|---|
| from 21:24 | karana Balava |
| from 00:48 (12.01) | yoga Sukarma |
| from 01:50 (12.01) | nakshatra Chitra |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 08:09 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 08:54 |
| Noon | 12:37 |
| Sunset | 16:20 |
| End of twilight | 17:05 |
| Moonrise | none |
| Moonset | 11:12 |
| Day length | 7 h 26 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 |
|---|
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 (08:54–16:20) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Festivals and periods
- Kharmas
Muhurta
Ravi Yoga 12:15–01:50 (12.01)
Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 08:54–21:24 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:54–21:24 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 01:50–08:53 (12.01)
Anandadi: Vajra 08:54–01:50 (12.01) Anandadi: Mudgara 01:50–08:53 (12.01)
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 | 19:17–21:02 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 09:50–10:45 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 11:41–12:37 |
| Gulika Kalam | 13:33–14:29 |
| Dur Muhurta | 12:52–13:22, 14:21–14:51 |
| Varjyam | 08:48–10:33 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: good 09:12–10:17, 11:00–11:41, 12:35–16:20
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | good 09:12–10:17, 11:00–11:41, 12:35–16:20 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | good 09:12–10:17, 11:00–11:41, 12:35–16:20 |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 09:12–10:17, 11:00–11:41, 12:35–16:20 |
Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Hasta; tithi Krishna-saptami; lagna Dhanu 08:54, Makara 09:12, Kumbha 10:17, Mina 11:00, Mesha 11:41, Vrishabha 12:35, Mithuna 14:04
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Hasta — imparting radiance (to the person); 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
Favourable day · score S = +3
Auspicious factors outweigh inauspicious ones: ordinary matters can be started.
Auspicious time begins after 12:15
+2 Ravi Yoga 12:15–01:50 (12.01)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 08:54–01:50 (12.01)+1 Auspicious weekday0 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 08:54–21:24 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Kharmas0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:54–21:24 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Anandadi: Vajra 08:54–01:50 (12.01)
| Summary | Ordinary day — pros: Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Auspicious nakshatra; cons: Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn), Anandadi: Dhwanksha |
|---|---|
| Month | Pausha (amanta) · Magha (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Prabhava (No. 1) · Shaka 1909 · Vikram 2044 more |
| Period | Kharmas |
| Festivals | Kalashtami |
At sunrise 08:53
| Tithi | 8Krishna-ashtami (Jaya, Vasus) · until 22:31 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Chitra, pada 2 (soft, Tvashtri (Heavenly Architect) or Vishwakarma (Vastu God), Mars) · until 03:19 (13.01) more |
| Yoga | Sukarma (“good deed”, auspicious) · until 00:25 (13.01) more |
| Karana | Balava (movable) · until 10:03 more |
| Vara | Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Dhanu (Sagittarius), Moon: Kanya (Virgo) |
Changes during the day
| from 10:03 | karana Kaulava |
|---|---|
| from 22:31 | tithi Krishna-navami |
| from 22:31 | karana Taitila |
| from 00:25 (13.01) | yoga Dhriti |
| from 03:19 (13.01) | nakshatra Swati |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 08:08 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 08:53 |
| Noon | 12:37 |
| Sunset | 16:22 |
| End of twilight | 17:07 |
| Moonrise | 00:55 |
| Moonset | 11:18 |
| Day length | 7 h 28 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 0, average — 5, bad — 8
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Chitra (08:53–16:22) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Festivals and periods
Kalashtami · Kalabhairava
The eighth day of the waning Moon is dedicated to Kalabhairava, the fierce form of Shiva. The day is chosen so that Ashtami prevails at the beginning of the night (Pradosha). Devotees fast, worship Bhairava in the evening and at night, and feed dogs — the dog is his mount.
Rule: pradosha vyapini: 3 muhurtas after sunset, 16:22–19:40
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
- Kharmas
Muhurta
Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:53–22:31
Anandadi: Dhwaja 03:19–08:52 (13.01) Anandadi: Dhwanksha 08:53–03:19 (13.01)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 06:41–07:47 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:22–12:52 |
| 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 | 20:31–22:13 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 14:30–15:26 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 10:45–11:41 |
| Gulika Kalam | 12:37–13:34 |
| Dur Muhurta | 10:23–10:53, 22:58–00:04 (13.01) |
| Varjyam | 10:19–12:01 |
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 09:08–10:13, 10:57–11:38, 12:31–16:22 |
Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Chitra; tithi Krishna-ashtami; 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: Chitra — improvement of well-being; Tuesday — harm to longevity.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Krishna-ashtami 08:53–16:22: 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
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 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:53–22:31+1 Auspicious nakshatra 08:53–03:19 (13.01)+1 Yoga Sukarma 08:53–00:25 (13.01)0 Kharmas−1 Ashtami 08:53–22:31−1 Anandadi: Dhwanksha 08:53–03:19 (13.01)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Avoid starting important matters — Krakacha Yoga, Rikta tithi |
|---|---|
| Month | Pausha (amanta) · Magha (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Prabhava (No. 1) · Shaka 1909 · Vikram 2044 more |
| Period | Kharmas |
At sunrise 08:52
| Tithi | 9Krishna-navami (Rikta, Serpent (Naga)) · until 22:47 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Swati, pada 1 (movable, Waiu (Wind), Rahu) · until 03:59 (14.01) more |
| Yoga | Dhriti (“steadfastness, firmness”, auspicious) · until 23:24 more |
| Karana | Taitila (movable) · until 10:46 more |
| Vara | Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Dhanu (Sagittarius), Moon: Tula (Libra) |
Changes during the day
| from 10:46 | karana Gara |
|---|---|
| from 22:47 | tithi Krishna-dashami |
| from 22:47 | karana Vanija |
| from 23:24 | yoga Shula |
| from 03:59 (14.01) | nakshatra Vishakha |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 08:07 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 08:52 |
| Noon | 12:38 |
| Sunset | 16:24 |
| End of twilight | 17:08 |
| Moonrise | 02:17 |
| Moonset | 11:25 |
| Day length | 7 h 31 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 0, average — 10, bad — 3
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise |
|---|
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 (08:52–16:24) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Festivals and periods
- Kharmas
Muhurta
Krakacha Yoga 08:52–22:47
Anandadi: Prajapati 03:59–08:51 (14.01) Anandadi: Dhumra 08:52–03:59 (14.01)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 06:40–07:46 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 13:53–14:23 |
| Godhuli | 16:24–16:56 |
| Pradosha | 16:24–19:41 |
| Nishitha | 00:04–01:10 (14.01) |
| Amrita Kalam | 18:56–20:35 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 12:38–13:34 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 09:49–10:45 |
| Gulika Kalam | 11:41–12:38 |
| Dur Muhurta | 12:23–12:53 |
| Varjyam | 09:04–10:43 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | no suitable window — see the prohibitions below |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | no suitable window — see the prohibitions below |
| Bathing, washing hair | average throughout the daytime |
Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Swati; tithi Krishna-navami; lagna Dhanu 08:52, Makara 09:04, Kumbha 10:09, Mina 10:53, Mesha 11:34, Vrishabha 12:27, Mithuna 13:56, Karka 16:22
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Swati — relief from all suffering; Wednesday — favour of the authorities.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Krishna-navami 08:52–16:24: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Cautions:
- Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Avoid starting important matters · score S = −3
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.
+1 Auspicious nakshatra 08:52–03:59 (14.01)+1 Yoga Dhriti 08:52–23:24+1 Auspicious weekday0 Kharmas−1 Anandadi: Dhumra 08:52–03:59 (14.01)−2 Rikta tithi 08:52–22:47−3 Krakacha Yoga 08:52–22:47
| Summary | Avoid starting important matters — Sankranti day, Vishti (Bhadra) |
|---|---|
| Month | Pausha (amanta) · Magha (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Prabhava (No. 1) · Shaka 1909 · Vikram 2044 more |
| Period | Kharmas |
| Festivals | Lohri |
At sunrise 08:51
| Tithi | 10Krishna-dashami (Purna, Dharma) · until 22:09 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Vishakha, pada 1 (mixed, Indra and Agni, Jupiter) · until 03:46 (15.01) more |
| Yoga | Shula (“spear, sharp pain”, inauspicious) · until 21:41 more |
| Karana | Vanija (movable) · until 10:35 more |
| Vara | Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Dhanu (Sagittarius), Moon: Tula (Libra) |
Changes during the day
| from 10:35 | karana Vishti |
|---|---|
| from 21:41 | yoga Ganda |
| from 22:09 | tithi Krishna-ekadashi |
| from 22:09 | karana Bava |
| from 03:46 (15.01) | nakshatra Anuradha |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 08:07 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 08:51 |
| Noon | 12:38 |
| Sunset | 16:25 |
| End of twilight | 17:10 |
| Moonrise | 03:45 |
| Moonset | 11:35 |
| Day length | 7 h 34 min |
Sky
| Makara Sankranti | 18:46 — the Sun enters Makara (Capricorn) |
|---|
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 7, average — 4, bad — 2
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Vishakha (08:51–16:25) is good for sowing, for root crops.
- Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 10:35–16:25: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
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
- Kharmas
Muhurta
Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:51–22:09 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 03:46–08:50 (15.01)
Anandadi: Vardhamana 08:51–03:46 (15.01) Anandadi: Ananda 03:46–08:50 (15.01)
- Bhadra in the netherworld: 10:35–21:54; Bhadra Puchha 12:13–13:24; Bhadra Mukha 13:24–15:20
- Bhadra in heaven: 21:54–22:09
- Gandanta (tithi): 21:46–22:32
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 06:39–07:45 |
|---|---|
| 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 | 19:03–20:38 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 13:35–14:32 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 08:51–09:48 |
| Gulika Kalam | 10:45–11:41 |
| Dur Muhurta | 11:23–11:53, 14:24–14:54 |
| Varjyam | 09:32–11:07, 07:36–09:08 (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 throughout the daytime |
Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Vishakha; tithi Krishna-dashami; lagna Dhanu 08:51, Makara 09:00, Kumbha 10:05, Mina 10:49, Mesha 11:30, Vrishabha 12:23, Mithuna 13:52, Karka 16:18
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Vishakha — loss of money; Thursday — success.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Sankranti at 18:46 — 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).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Avoid starting important matters · score S = +1
There is a mild prohibition (Amavasya, Krishna Chaturdashi, Bhadra on earth, Vyatipata, Vaidhriti, kshaya tithi, Sankranti, Ashubha Yoga) or the total score is -3 or lower: the day is unfavourable for important new matters, but suitable for fasting, prayer and everyday work.
Avoid starting important matters: Sankranti day
+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:51–22:09+1 Anandadi: Vardhamana 08:51–03:46 (15.01)+1 Auspicious weekday0 Kharmas−1 Sankranti day−2 Vishti (Bhadra) 10:35–21:54
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Best day — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) |
|---|---|
| Month | Pausha (amanta) · Magha (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Prabhava (No. 1) · Shaka 1909 · Vikram 2044 more |
| Festivals | Makara Sankranti (Uttarayana) · Thai Pongal · Shattila Ekadashi |
At sunrise 08:50
| Tithi | 11Krishna-ekadashi (Nanda, Rudra) · until 20:40 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Anuradha, pada 1 (soft, Mitra (Friend), Saturn) · until 02:44 (16.01) more |
| Yoga | Ganda (“danger, knot”, inauspicious) · until 19:17 more |
| Karana | Bava (movable) · until 09:31 more |
| Vara | Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Makara (Capricorn), Moon: Vrischika (Scorpio) |
Changes during the day
| from 09:31 | karana Balava |
|---|---|
| from 19:17 | yoga Vriddhi |
| from 20:40 | tithi Krishna-dvadashi |
| from 20:40 | karana Kaulava |
| from 02:44 (16.01) | nakshatra Jyestha |
| from 07:37 (16.01) | karana Taitila |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 08:06 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 08:50 |
| Noon | 12:38 |
| Sunset | 16:27 |
| End of twilight | 17:11 |
| Moonrise | 05:18 |
| Moonset | 11:52 |
| Day length | 7 h 36 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 10, average — 0, bad — 3
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Anuradha (08:50–16:27) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
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, 08:50–10:46
entry after sunset — the festival is on the next day
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
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 22:09 (14.01)–20:40
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Parana (breaking the fast): 08:49–10:21 (16.01)
Muhurta
Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:50–20:40 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 08:50–02:44 (16.01)
Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 20:40–08:49 (16.01) Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 02:44–08:49 (16.01)
Anandadi: Chara 02:44–08:49 (16.01) Anandadi: Rakshasa 08:50–02:44 (16.01)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 06:39–07:44 |
|---|---|
| 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 | 16:47–18:19 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 11:41–12:39 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 14:33–15:30 |
| Gulika Kalam | 09:47–10:44 |
| Dur Muhurta | 10:21–10:52, 12:54–13:24 |
| Varjyam | 07:36–09:08, 07:55–09:24 (16.01) |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 08:56–10:01, 10:45–11:26, 12:19–16:27
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | average 08:56–10:01, 10:45–11:26, 12:19–16:27 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average 08:56–10:01, 10:45–11:26, 12:19–16:27 |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 08:56–10:01, 10:45–11:26, 12:19–16:27 |
Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Anuradha; tithi Krishna-ekadashi; 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: Anuradha — loss of money. In general Anuradha is favourable, but not for the very first shaving, cutting or trimming of hair (“vapanam”); Friday — universal respect.
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).
- Friday: B. V. Raman advises against cutting nails (the rating above is the site’s summary, which uses the same weekdays for nails as for haircuts, so Friday counts as auspicious).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Best day · score S = +6
The total of auspicious factors is high and there are no prohibitions: suitable for important undertakings.
+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 08:50–02:44 (16.01)+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:50–20:40+1 Auspicious nakshatra 08:50–02:44 (16.01)+1 Auspicious weekday−1 Anandadi: Rakshasa 08:50–02:44 (16.01)
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Avoid starting important matters — Fierce or sharp nakshatra, Surya Dagdha tithi |
|---|---|
| Month | Pausha (amanta) · Magha (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Prabhava (No. 1) · Shaka 1909 · Vikram 2044 more |
| Festivals | Shani Pradosha |
At sunrise 08:49
| Tithi | 12Krishna-dvadashi (Bhadra, Sun (Ravi)) · until 18:23 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Jyestha, pada 2 (sharp, Indra (Leader of the Gods), Mercury) · until 00:57 (17.01) more Gandamula |
| Yoga | Vriddhi (“growth, increase”, auspicious) · until 16:15 more |
| Karana | Taitila (movable) · until 18:23 more |
| Vara | Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Makara (Capricorn), Moon: Vrischika (Scorpio) |
Changes during the day
| from 16:15 | yoga Dhruva |
|---|---|
| from 18:23 | tithi Krishna-trayodashi |
| from 18:23 | karana Gara |
| from 00:57 (17.01) | nakshatra Mula |
| from 05:00 (17.01) | karana Vanija |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 08:05 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 08:49 |
| Noon | 12:39 |
| Sunset | 16:29 |
| End of twilight | 17:13 |
| Moonrise | 06:51 |
| Moonset | 12:22 |
| Day length | 7 h 39 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 4, average — 8, bad — 1
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Jyestha (08:49–16:29) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Festivals and periods
Shani Pradosha · Shiva
Pradosha on a Saturday. According to legend, Shiva drank the Halahala poison on a Saturday Trayodashi, so fasting on this day pacifies Shani (Saturn) and softens his harsh influence.
Rule: pradosha vyapini: 3 muhurtas after sunset, 18:23–19:45
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Muhurta
Anandadi: Musala 08:49–00:57 (17.01) Anandadi: Gada 00:57–08:48 (17.01)
- Gandanta (nakshatra): 19:27–06:24 (17.01)
- Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Jyestha
- Surya Dagdha tithi: Krishna-dvadashi
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 06:38–07:44 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:24–12:54 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 13:56–14:26 |
| Godhuli | 16:29–17:02 |
| Pradosha | 16:29–19:45 |
| Nishitha | 00:06–01:11 (17.01) |
| Amrita Kalam | 16:48–18:17 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 10:44–11:41 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 13:36–14:34 |
| Gulika Kalam | 08:49–09:46 |
| Dur Muhurta | 08:49–09:20, 09:20–09:50 |
| Varjyam | 07:55–09:24 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: bad throughout the daytime
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | bad throughout the daytime |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | bad throughout the daytime |
| Bathing, washing hair | bad throughout the daytime |
Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Jyestha; tithi Krishna-dvadashi; 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: Jyestha — loss (reduction) of landed property (real estate); Saturday — decline of physical strength.
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
Avoid starting important matters · score S = −3
There is a mild prohibition (Amavasya, Krishna Chaturdashi, Bhadra on earth, Vyatipata, Vaidhriti, kshaya tithi, Sankranti, Ashubha Yoga) or the total score is -3 or lower: the day is unfavourable for important new matters, but suitable for fasting, prayer and everyday work.
+1 Yoga Vriddhi 08:49–16:15−1 Anandadi: Musala 08:49–00:57 (17.01)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Surya Dagdha tithi 08:49–18:23−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 08:49–00:57 (17.01)
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Favourable day — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Anandadi: Siddhi; auspicious time — until 12:42 |
|---|---|
| Month | Pausha (amanta) · Magha (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Prabhava (No. 1) · Shaka 1909 · Vikram 2044 more |
| Festivals | Masik Shivaratri |
At sunrise 08:48
| Tithi | 13Krishna-trayodashi (Jaya, God of Love) · until 15:28 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Mula, pada 2 (sharp, Nirriti (Goddess of Destruction or Alakshmi), Ketu) · until 22:35 more Gandamula |
| Yoga | Dhruva (“fixed, constant (the Pole Star)”, auspicious) · until 12:42 more |
| Karana | Vanija (movable) · until 15:28 more |
| Vara | Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Makara (Capricorn), Moon: Dhanu (Sagittarius) |
Changes during the day
| from 12:42 | yoga Vyaghata |
|---|---|
| from 15:28 | tithi Krishna-chaturdashi |
| from 15:28 | karana Vishti |
| from 22:35 | nakshatra Purva-Ashadha |
| from 01:50 (18.01) | karana Shakuni |
| from 08:44 (18.01) | yoga Harshana |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 08:04 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 08:48 |
| Noon | 12:39 |
| Sunset | 16:31 |
| End of twilight | 17:15 |
| Moonrise | 08:11 |
| Moonset | 13:17 |
| Day length | 7 h 42 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 1, average — 6, bad — 6
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 15:28 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Mula (08:48–16:31) is good for sowing, for root crops.
- Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 15:28–16:31: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
- Krishna-chaturdashi 15:28–16:31: according to the Kalaprakashika, ploughing on Chaturdashi puts the owner’s life in danger.
Festivals and periods
Masik Shivaratri · Shiva
The monthly “night of Shiva” — the fourteenth day of the waning Moon. Devotees fast, keep vigil through the night and perform abhisheka of the lingam at midnight (Nishitha).
Rule: nishitha vyapini: midnight, 00:06–01:11 (18.01)
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Muhurta
Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 08:48–22:35 Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 08:48–22:35
Anandadi: Siddhi 08:48–22:35 Anandadi: Shubha 22:35–08:47 (18.01)
- Bhadra in the netherworld: 15:28–01:50 (18.01); Bhadra Mukha 15:28–17:11; Bhadra Puchha 00:45–01:47 (18.01)
- Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Mula
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 | 16:49–18:15 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 15:33–16:31 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 12:39–13:37 |
| Gulika Kalam | 14:35–15:33 |
| Dur Muhurta | 15:29–16:00 |
| Varjyam | 21:08–22:35, 07:05–08:29 (18.01) |
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 | bad throughout the daytime |
Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Mula; tithi Krishna-trayodashi until 15:28, Krishna-chaturdashi from 15:28; 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: Mula — ruin of the family; Sunday — physical well-being.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Krishna-chaturdashi 15:28–16:31: a Rikta and Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Cautions:
- Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Favourable day · score S = +4
Auspicious factors outweigh inauspicious ones: ordinary matters can be started.
Auspicious time ends by 12:42
+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 08:48–22:35+1 Anandadi: Siddhi 08:48–22:35+1 Yoga Dhruva 08:48–12:42+1 Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 08:48–22:350 Vishti (Bhadra) 15:28–01:50 (18.01)0 Yoga Vyaghata 12:42–15:420 Krishna Chaturdashi 15:28–08:47 (18.01)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 08:48–22:35
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Unfavourable day — many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower), Krishna Chaturdashi |
|---|---|
| Month | Pausha (amanta) · Magha (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Prabhava (No. 1) · Shaka 1909 · Vikram 2044 more |
| Festivals | Mauni Amavasya (Pausha) · Somvati Amavasya |
At sunrise 08:47
| Tithi | 14Krishna-chaturdashi (Rikta, Kali) · until 12:05 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Purva-Ashadha, pada 2 (fierce, Varuna, Venus) · until 19:49 more |
| Yoga | Harshana (“delighting”, auspicious) · until 04:31 (19.01) more |
| Karana | Shakuni (fixed, inauspicious) · until 12:05 more |
| Vara | Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Makara (Capricorn), Moon: Dhanu (Sagittarius) |
Changes during the day
| from 12:05 | tithi Amavasya (kshaya: not present at any sunrise) |
|---|---|
| from 12:05 | karana Chatushpada |
| from 19:49 | nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha |
| from 22:17 | karana Naga |
| from 04:31 (19.01) | yoga Vajra |
| from 08:25 (19.01) | tithi Shukla-pratipat |
| from 08:25 (19.01) | karana Kimstughna |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 08:03 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 08:47 |
| Noon | 12:39 |
| Sunset | 16:33 |
| End of twilight | 17:16 |
| Moonrise | 09:05 |
| Moonset | 14:42 |
| Day length | 7 h 45 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 0, average — 5, bad — 8
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 12:05 |
|---|
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, Purva-Ashadha (08:47–16:33) is good for root crops.
- Shakuni 08:47–12:05: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it (it is suitable for sowing).
- Chatushpada 12:05–16:33: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
- Krishna-chaturdashi 08:47–12:05: according to the Kalaprakashika, ploughing on Chaturdashi puts the owner’s life in danger.
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 12:05–08:25 (19.01)
the kshaya tithi does not touch sunrise — the festival is on the day it begins
Somvati Amavasya · Shiva
A new moon falling on a Monday. Married women circumambulate the peepal tree for their husbands’ long life; holy bathing in sacred rivers and charity are especially meritorious.
Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 12:05–08:25 (19.01)
the kshaya tithi does not touch sunrise — the festival is on the day it begins
Muhurta
Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 08:25–08:45 (19.01)
Anandadi: Utpata 08:47–19:49 Anandadi: Mrityu 19:49–08:45 (19.01)
- Gandanta (tithi): 08:05–08:45 (19.01)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 06:37–07:42 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:24–12:55 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 13:57–14:28 |
| Godhuli | 16:33–17:05 |
| Pradosha | 16:33–19:47 |
| Nishitha | 00:07–01:11 (19.01) |
| Amrita Kalam | 15:34–16:59 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 09:45–10:43 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 11:41–12:40 |
| Gulika Kalam | 13:38–14:36 |
| Dur Muhurta | 12:55–13:26, 14:28–14:59 |
| Varjyam | 02:49–04:13 (19.01) |
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 throughout the daytime |
Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Purva-Ashadha; tithi Krishna-chaturdashi until 12:05, Amavasya from 12:05; lagna Makara 08:47, Kumbha 09:49, Mina 10:33, Mesha 11:14, Vrishabha 12:07, Mithuna 13:37, Karka 16:02
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Purva-Ashadha — ruin of the family; Monday — clear, bright complexion.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Krishna-chaturdashi 08:47–12:05: a Rikta and Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
- Amavasya 12:05–16:33: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Cautions:
- Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
- Monday: according to the Kalaprakashika, it is good for a haircut only during the waxing Moon.
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: many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower)
Avoid starting important matters: Krishna Chaturdashi, Kshaya tithi
+1 Yoga Harshana 08:47–04:31 (19.01)+1 Auspicious weekday−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 08:47–19:49−2 Kshaya tithi−3 Anandadi: Utpata 08:47–19:49−3 Krishna Chaturdashi 08:47–12:05
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Avoid starting important matters — Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra), Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) |
|---|---|
| Month | Magha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Prabhava (No. 1) · Shaka 1909 · Vikram 2044 more |
| Period | Magha Gupta Navaratri, day 1 |
| Festivals | Magha Gupta Navaratri |
At sunrise 08:45
| Tithi | 1Shukla-pratipat (Nanda, Brahma) · until 04:39 (20.01) more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Uttara-Ashadha, pada 3 (fixed, Vishva-Deva (All Gods), Sun) · until 16:50 more |
| Yoga | Vajra (“diamond, thunderbolt”, inauspicious) · until 00:11 (20.01) more |
| Karana | Kimstughna (fixed) · until 18:32 more |
| Vara | Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Makara (Capricorn), Moon: Makara (Capricorn) |
Changes during the day
| from 16:50 | nakshatra Shravana |
|---|---|
| from 18:32 | karana Bava |
| from 00:11 (20.01) | yoga Siddhi |
| from 04:39 (20.01) | tithi Shukla-dvitya |
| from 04:39 (20.01) | karana Balava |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 08:02 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 08:45 |
| Noon | 12:40 |
| Sunset | 16:35 |
| End of twilight | 17:18 |
| Moonrise | 09:36 |
| Moonset | 16:25 |
| Day length | 7 h 49 min |
Sky
| New moon (Amavasya) | 08:25 |
|---|
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 3, average — 10, bad — 0
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Ashadha (08:45–16:35) is good for sowing.
- Kimstughna 08:45–16:35: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Festivals and periods
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 08:25–04:39 (20.01)
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Ghatasthapana: 08:45–11:22
Abhijit Muhurta (fallback time): 12:24–12:56
- Magha Gupta Navaratri, day 1
Muhurta
Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 08:45–16:50 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 08:45–16:50 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:45–04:39 (20.01)
Anandadi: Manasa 08:45–11:35 Anandadi: Padma 11:35–18:14 Anandadi: Lumbaka 18:14–08:44 (20.01)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 06:36–07:41 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:24–12:56 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 13:58–14:29 |
| Godhuli | 16:35–17:07 |
| Pradosha | 16:35–19:48 |
| Nishitha | 00:07–01:12 (20.01) |
| Amrita Kalam | 11:14–12:38, 04:44–06:08 (20.01) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 14:37–15:36 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 10:43–11:41 |
| Gulika Kalam | 12:40–13:39 |
| Dur Muhurta | 10:19–10:50, 23:02–00:07 (20.01) |
| Varjyam | 20:20–21:44 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 08:45–09:45, 10:29–11:10, 12:03–16:35
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | average 08:45–09:45, 10:29–11:10, 12:03–16:35 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average 08:45–09:45, 10:29–11:10, 12:03–16:35 |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 08:45–09:45, 10:29–11:10, 12:03–16:35 |
Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha; tithi Shukla-pratipat; lagna Makara 08:45, Kumbha 09:45, Mina 10:29, Mesha 11:10, Vrishabha 12:03, Mithuna 13:33, Karka 15:59
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Uttara-Ashadha — improved health; Tuesday — harm to longevity.
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Avoid starting important matters · score S = −6
There is a mild prohibition (Amavasya, Krishna Chaturdashi, Bhadra on earth, Vyatipata, Vaidhriti, kshaya tithi, Sankranti, Ashubha Yoga) or the total score is -3 or lower: the day is unfavourable for important new matters, but suitable for fasting, prayer and everyday work.
Avoid starting important matters: Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra)
+1 Anandadi: Manasa 08:45–11:35+1 Auspicious nakshatra 08:45–16:50−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−2 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 08:45–16:50−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:45–04:39 (20.01)−3 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 08:45–16:50
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Best day — Yoga Siddhi, Anandadi: Chhatra; auspicious time — until 13:50 |
|---|---|
| Month | Magha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Prabhava (No. 1) · Shaka 1909 · Vikram 2044 more |
| Period | Magha Gupta Navaratri, day 2 |
| Festivals | Chandra Darshan |
At sunrise 08:44
| Tithi | 2Shukla-dvitya (Bhadra, Vidhatr) · until 00:59 (21.01) more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Shravana, pada 4 (movable, Shri Vishnu, Moon) · until 13:50 more |
| Yoga | Siddhi (“success, accomplishment”, auspicious) · until 19:54 more |
| Karana | Balava (movable) · until 14:48 more |
| Vara | Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Makara (Capricorn), Moon: Makara (Capricorn) |
Changes during the day
| from 13:50 | nakshatra Dhanishtha |
|---|---|
| from 14:48 | karana Kaulava |
| from 19:54 | yoga Vyatipata |
| from 00:59 (21.01) | tithi Shukla-tritya |
| from 00:59 (21.01) | karana Taitila |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 08:01 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 08:44 |
| Noon | 12:40 |
| Sunset | 16:36 |
| End of twilight | 17:20 |
| Moonrise | 09:53 |
| Moonset | 18:12 |
| Day length | 7 h 52 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 6, average — 7, bad — 0
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 13:50 |
|---|
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, Shravana (08:44–13:50) is good for sowing.
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, 16:36–18:12
Crescent Moon above the horizon after sunset: 16:36–18:12
- Magha Gupta Navaratri, day 2
Muhurta
Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:44–00:59 (21.01)
Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 13:50–08:43 (21.01) Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 00:59–08:43 (21.01) Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 00:59–08:43 (21.01)
Anandadi: Chhatra 08:44–13:50 Anandadi: Mitra 13:50–08:43 (21.01)
- Dosha-free Panchaka: 00:23 (21.01)–04:22 (25.01)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 06:35–07:39 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 13:59–14:31 |
| Godhuli | 16:36–17:09 |
| Pradosha | 16:36–19:50 |
| Nishitha | 00:07–01:12 (21.01) |
| Amrita Kalam | 01:50–03:15 (21.01) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 12:40–13:39 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 09:43–10:42 |
| Gulika Kalam | 11:41–12:40 |
| Dur Muhurta | 12:25–12:56 |
| Varjyam | 17:22–18:46 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: good 08:44–09:41, 10:25–11:06, 11:59–16:36
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | good 08:44–09:41, 10:25–11:06, 11:59–16:36 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails | good 08:44–09:41, 10:25–11:06, 11:59–16:36 |
| Cutting toenails | average throughout the daytime |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 08:44–09:41, 10:25–11:06, 11:59–16:36 |
Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Shravana until 13:50, Dhanishtha from 13:50; tithi Shukla-dvitya; lagna Makara 08:44, Kumbha 09:41, Mina 10:25, Mesha 11:06, Vrishabha 11:59, Mithuna 13:29, Karka 15:55
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Shravana (until 13:50) — bodily development (physical growth); Dhanishtha (from 13:50) — longevity (increased vitality); Wednesday — favour of the authorities.
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Best day · score S = +5
The total of auspicious factors is high and there are no prohibitions: suitable for important undertakings.
Auspicious time ends by 13:50
+2 Yoga Siddhi 08:44–19:54+1 Anandadi: Chhatra 08:44–13:50+1 Auspicious nakshatra 08:44–13:50+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 08:44–00:59 (21.01)0 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:44–00:59 (21.01) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 13:50–08:43 (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.
| Summary | Avoid starting important matters — Vyatipata, Panchaka |
|---|---|
| Month | Magha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Prabhava (No. 1) · Shaka 1909 · Vikram 2044 more |
| Period | Magha Gupta Navaratri, day 3 |
At sunrise 08:43
| Tithi | 3Shukla-tritya (Jaya, Vishnu) · until 21:35 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Dhanishtha, pada 4 (movable, Vasu (kind) - 8 phenomena of nature, assistants of Indra, Mars) · until 11:00 more |
| Yoga | Vyatipata (“calamity, downfall”, inauspicious) · until 15:48 more |
| Karana | Taitila (movable) · until 11:14 more |
| Vara | Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Makara (Capricorn), Moon: Kumbha (Aquarius) |
Changes during the day
| from 11:00 | nakshatra Shatabhisha |
|---|---|
| from 11:14 | karana Gara |
| from 15:48 | yoga Variyana |
| from 21:35 | tithi Shukla-chaturti |
| from 21:35 | karana Vanija |
| from 08:01 (22.01) | karana Vishti |
| from 08:31 (22.01) | nakshatra Purva-Bhadra |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 08:00 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 08:43 |
| Noon | 12:40 |
| Sunset | 16:38 |
| End of twilight | 17:22 |
| Moonrise | 10:05 |
| Moonset | 19:55 |
| Day length | 7 h 55 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 8, average — 3, bad — 2
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 11:00 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Shatabhisha (11:00–16:38) is good for sowing.
Festivals and periods
- Magha Gupta Navaratri, day 3
Muhurta
Ravi Yoga 11:00–08:31 (22.01)
Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 21:35–08:41 (22.01)
Anandadi: Shrivatsa 08:43–11:00 Anandadi: Vajra 11:00–08:31 (22.01) Anandadi: Mudgara 08:31–08:41 (22.01)
- Bhadra on earth: 08:01–18:35 (22.01); Bhadra Mukha 08:05–09:50 (22.01); Bhadra Puchha 17:32–18:35 (22.01)
- Dosha-free Panchaka: 00:23–04:22 (25.01)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 06:34–07:38 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:25–12:56 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:00–14:32 |
| Godhuli | 16:38–17:11 |
| Pradosha | 16:38–19:51 |
| Nishitha | 00:08–01:12 (22.01) |
| Amrita Kalam | 02:04–03:30 (22.01) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 13:40–14:40 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 08:43–09:42 |
| Gulika Kalam | 10:42–11:41 |
| Dur Muhurta | 11:21–11:53, 14:32–15:03 |
| Varjyam | 17:28–18:54 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: good 15:48–16:38
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 15:48–16:38 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | good 15:48–16:38 |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 08:43–09:37, 10:21–11:02, 11:55–16:38 |
Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Dhanishtha until 11:00, Shatabhisha from 11:00; tithi Shukla-tritya; lagna Makara 08:43, Kumbha 09:37, Mina 10:21, Mesha 11:02, Vrishabha 11:55, Mithuna 13:25, Karka 15:51
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Dhanishtha (until 11:00) — longevity (increased vitality); Shatabhisha (from 11:00) — gaining strength; Thursday — success.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Vyatipata 08:43–15:48: 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
There is a mild prohibition (Amavasya, Krishna Chaturdashi, Bhadra on earth, Vyatipata, Vaidhriti, kshaya tithi, Sankranti, Ashubha Yoga) or the total score is -3 or lower: the day is unfavourable for important new matters, but suitable for fasting, prayer and everyday work.
Avoid starting important matters: Vyatipata
+2 Ravi Yoga 11:00–08:31 (22.01)+1 Anandadi: Shrivatsa 08:43–11:00+1 Auspicious nakshatra 08:43–11:00+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 08:43–21:350 Yoga Variyana 15:48–08:41 (22.01)−1 Anandadi: Vajra 11:00–08:31 (22.01)−1 Panchaka all day−3 Vyatipata 08:43–15:48
| Summary | Unfavourable day — many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower), Bhadra on earth |
|---|---|
| Month | Magha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Prabhava (No. 1) · Shaka 1909 · Vikram 2044 more |
| Period | Magha Gupta Navaratri, day 4 |
| Festivals | Vinayaka Chaturthi |
At sunrise 08:41
| Tithi | 4Shukla-chaturti (Rikta, Yama) · until 18:35 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Purva-Bhadra, pada 1 (fierce, Aja Ekapad - sunbeam or lightning strike, Jupiter) · until 06:31 (23.01) more |
| Yoga | Variyana (“excellent, best”, auspicious) · until 12:01 more |
| Karana | Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 18:35 more |
| Vara | Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Makara (Capricorn), Moon: Kumbha (Aquarius) |
Changes during the day
| from 12:01 | yoga Parigha |
|---|---|
| from 18:35 | tithi Shukla-panchami |
| from 18:35 | karana Bava |
| from 05:17 (23.01) | karana Balava |
| from 06:31 (23.01) | nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra |
| from 08:38 (23.01) | yoga Shiva |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 07:58 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 08:41 |
| Noon | 12:41 |
| Sunset | 16:40 |
| End of twilight | 17:23 |
| Moonrise | 10:12 |
| Moonset | 21:31 |
| Day length | 7 h 59 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, Purva-Bhadra (08:41–16:40) is good for root crops.
- Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 08:41–16:40: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
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), 11:53–13:29
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
- Magha Gupta Navaratri, day 4
Muhurta
Ravi Yoga 06:31–08:40 (23.01)
Anandadi: Dhwaja 06:31–08:40 (23.01) Anandadi: Dhwanksha 08:41–06:31 (23.01)
- Bhadra on earth: 08:01–18:35; Bhadra Mukha 08:05–09:50; Bhadra Puchha 17:32–18:35
- Dosha-free Panchaka: 00:23 (21.01)–04:22 (25.01)
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 | 23:11–00:39 (23.01) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 11:41–12:41 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 14:41–15:41 |
| Gulika Kalam | 09:41–10:41 |
| Dur Muhurta | 10:17–10:49, 12:57–13:29 |
| Varjyam | 14:23–15:51 |
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 08:41–09:33, 10:17–10:58, 11:51–16:40 |
Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Purva-Bhadra; tithi Shukla-chaturti; lagna Makara 08:41, Kumbha 09:33, Mina 10:17, Mesha 10:58, Vrishabha 11:51, Mithuna 13:21, Karka 15:47
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Purva-Bhadra — facing death (dangers); Friday — universal respect.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Shukla-chaturti 08:41–16:40: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
- Bhadra on earth 08:41–16:40: no shaving or haircuts during Vishti Karana (according to the Muhurta Chintamani, Bhadra does harm when it is on earth; in heaven and in the netherworld its influence on earth is weak).
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
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: many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower)
Avoid starting important matters: Bhadra on earth
+1 Yoga Variyana 08:41–12:01+1 Auspicious weekday−1 Anandadi: Dhwanksha 08:41–06:31 (23.01)−1 Yoga Parigha 12:01–22:19−1 Panchaka all day−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 08:41–06:31 (23.01)−2 Rikta tithi 08:41–18:35−3 Bhadra on earth 08:41–18:35
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Ordinary day — pros: Ravi Yoga, Auspicious nakshatra; cons: Panchaka, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn) |
|---|---|
| Month | Magha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Prabhava (No. 1) · Shaka 1909 · Vikram 2044 more |
| Period | Magha Gupta Navaratri, day 5 |
| Festivals | Vasant Panchami (Saraswati Puja) · Skanda Shashti |
At sunrise 08:40
| Tithi | 5Shukla-panchami (Purna, Soma) · until 16:08 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Uttara-Bhadra, pada 1 (fixed, Ahirbudhyana (Serpent of the Deep - Milky Way under the horizon), Saturn) · until 05:07 (24.01) more |
| Yoga | Shiva (“auspicious, benevolent”, auspicious) · until 05:45 (24.01) more |
| Karana | Balava (movable) · until 16:08 more |
| Vara | Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Makara (Capricorn), Moon: Mina (Pisces) |
Changes during the day
| from 16:08 | tithi Shukla-shashti |
|---|---|
| from 16:08 | karana Kaulava |
| from 03:09 (24.01) | karana Taitila |
| from 05:07 (24.01) | nakshatra Revati |
| from 05:45 (24.01) | yoga Siddha |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 07:57 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 08:40 |
| Noon | 12:41 |
| Sunset | 16:42 |
| End of twilight | 17:25 |
| Moonrise | 10:19 |
| Moonset | 23:04 |
| Day length | 8 h 02 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 8, average — 5, bad — 0
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 16:08 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Bhadra (08:40–16:42) is good for sowing.
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, 08:40–12:41
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Skanda Shashti · Skanda (Murugan, Kartikeya)
The sixth day of the waxing Moon is dedicated to Skanda (Murugan, Kartikeya), the son of Shiva. Devotees fast and worship Murugan; the day is especially revered in South India.
Rule: the tithi begins between sunrise and sunset, 16:08–08:38 (24.01)
the tithi begins between sunrise and sunset
- Magha Gupta Navaratri, day 5
Muhurta
Ravi Yoga 08:40–05:07 (24.01)
Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:40–16:08 Krakacha Yoga 16:08–08:38 (24.01) Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 05:07–08:38 (24.01)
Anandadi: Prajapati 05:07–08:38 (24.01) Anandadi: Dhumra 08:40–05:07 (24.01)
- Dosha-free Panchaka: 00:23 (21.01)–04:22 (25.01)
- Gandanta (tithi): 15:46–16:30
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 | 00:36–02:06 (24.01) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 10:41–11:41 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 13:41–14:42 |
| Gulika Kalam | 08:40–09:40 |
| Dur Muhurta | 08:40–09:12, 09:12–09:44 |
| Varjyam | 15:33–17:04 |
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 Saturday; nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra; tithi Shukla-panchami until 16:08, Shukla-shashti from 16:08; lagna Makara 08:40, Kumbha 09:29, Mina 10:13, Mesha 10:54, Vrishabha 11:48, Mithuna 13:17, Karka 15:43
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Uttara-Bhadra — a good life; 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 Ravi Yoga 08:40–05:07 (24.01)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 08:40–05:07 (24.01)+1 Yoga Shiva 08:40–05:45 (24.01)+1 Auspicious tithi 08:40–16:080 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:40–16:08 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Krakacha Yoga 16:08–08:38 (24.01)−1 Anandadi: Dhumra 08:40–05:07 (24.01)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Panchaka all day
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Ordinary day — pros: Yoga Siddha, Anandadi: Vardhamana; cons: Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi), Panchaka |
|---|---|
| Month | Magha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Prabhava (No. 1) · Shaka 1909 · Vikram 2044 more |
| Period | Magha Gupta Navaratri, day 6 |
At sunrise 08:38
| Tithi | 6Shukla-shashti (Nanda, Kartikeya) · until 14:19 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Revati, pada 1 (soft, Pushan (Prosperous), Mercury) · until 04:22 (25.01) more Gandamula |
| Yoga | Siddha (“perfected, accomplished”, auspicious) · until 03:23 (25.01) more |
| Karana | Taitila (movable) · until 14:19 more |
| Vara | Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Makara (Capricorn), Moon: Mina (Pisces) |
Changes during the day
| from 14:19 | tithi Shukla-saptami |
|---|---|
| from 14:19 | karana Gara |
| from 01:40 (25.01) | karana Vanija |
| from 03:23 (25.01) | yoga Sadhya |
| from 04:22 (25.01) | nakshatra Ashwini |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 07:56 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 08:38 |
| Noon | 12:41 |
| Sunset | 16:45 |
| End of twilight | 17:27 |
| Moonrise | 10:25 |
| Moonset | none |
| Day length | 8 h 06 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 1, average — 8, bad — 4
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 14:19 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Revati (08:38–16:45) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Festivals and periods
- Magha Gupta Navaratri, day 6
Muhurta
Ravi Yoga 14:27–04:22 (25.01) Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:22–08:37 (25.01)
Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:38–14:19 Samvartaka Yoga 14:19–08:37 (25.01)
Anandadi: Vardhamana 08:38–04:22 (25.01) Anandadi: Ananda 04:22–08:37 (25.01)
- Dosha-free Panchaka: 00:23 (21.01)–04:22 (25.01)
- Gandanta (nakshatra): 22:29–10:17 (25.01)
- Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Revati
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 06:31–07:35 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:25–12:58 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:02–14:35 |
| Godhuli | 16:45–17:16 |
| Pradosha | 16:45–19:55 |
| Nishitha | 00:09–01:12 (25.01) |
| Amrita Kalam | 02:02–03:35 (25.01) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 15:44–16:45 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 12:41–13:42 |
| Gulika Kalam | 14:43–15:44 |
| Dur Muhurta | 15:40–16:12 |
| Varjyam | 16:44–18:17 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 08:38–09:25, 10:09–10:50, 11:44–16:45
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | average 08:38–09:25, 10:09–10:50, 11:44–16:45 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average 08:38–09:25, 10:09–10:50, 11:44–16:45 |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 08:38–09:25, 10:09–10:50, 11:44–16:45 |
Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Revati; tithi Shukla-shashti until 14:19, Shukla-saptami from 14:19; lagna Makara 08:38, Kumbha 09:25, Mina 10:09, Mesha 10:50, Vrishabha 11:44, Mithuna 13:13, Karka 15:39
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Revati — increase in property; Sunday — physical well-being.
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 Siddha 08:38–03:23 (25.01)+1 Anandadi: Vardhamana 08:38–04:22 (25.01)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 08:38–04:22 (25.01)+1 Ravi Yoga 14:27–04:22 (25.01)0 Auspicious tithi 14:19–08:37 (25.01)−1 Samvartaka Yoga 14:19–08:37 (25.01)−1 Panchaka 08:38–04:22 (25.01)−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:38–14:19
| Summary | Ordinary day — pros: Auspicious nakshatra, Yoga Sadhya; cons: Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi), Gandanta |
|---|---|
| Month | Magha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Prabhava (No. 1) · Shaka 1909 · Vikram 2044 more |
| Period | Magha Gupta Navaratri, day 7 |
| Festivals | Ratha Saptami (Surya Jayanti) · Bhishma Ashtami |
At sunrise 08:37
| Tithi | 7Shukla-saptami (Bhadra, Indra) · until 13:11 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Ashwini, pada 1 (light, Ashwini Kumara, Ketu) · until 04:17 (26.01) more Gandamula |
| Yoga | Sadhya (“attainable, amenable”, auspicious) · until 01:35 (26.01) more |
| Karana | Vanija (movable) · until 13:11 more |
| Vara | Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Makara (Capricorn), Moon: Mesha (Aries) |
Changes during the day
| from 13:11 | tithi Shukla-ashtami |
|---|---|
| from 13:11 | karana Vishti |
| from 00:53 (26.01) | karana Bava |
| from 01:35 (26.01) | yoga Shubha |
| from 04:17 (26.01) | nakshatra Bharani |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 07:54 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 08:37 |
| Noon | 12:41 |
| Sunset | 16:47 |
| End of twilight | 17:29 |
| Moonrise | 10:32 |
| Moonset | 00:34 |
| Day length | 8 h 09 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 8, average — 5, bad — 0
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 13:11 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 13:11–16:47: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
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 14:19 (24.01)–13:11
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
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), 13:11–13:31
the tithi covers the decisive time on both days — the first is chosen by rule
- Magha Gupta Navaratri, day 7
Muhurta
Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:37–13:11
Anandadi: Chara 04:17–08:35 (26.01) Anandadi: Rakshasa 08:37–04:17 (26.01)
- Bhadra in heaven: 13:11–00:53 (26.01); Bhadra Puchha 14:57–16:08; Bhadra Mukha 16:08–18:06
- Gandanta (nakshatra): 22:29 (24.01)–10:17
- Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Ashwini
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 06:30–07:33 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:25–12:58 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:03–14:36 |
| Godhuli | 16:47–17:18 |
| Pradosha | 16:47–19:56 |
| Nishitha | 00:09–01:13 (26.01) |
| Amrita Kalam | 21:07–22:42 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 09:38–10:39 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 11:40–12:42 |
| Gulika Kalam | 13:43–14:44 |
| Dur Muhurta | 12:58–13:31, 14:36–15:09 |
| Varjyam | 00:18–01:54 (26.01) |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: good 08:37–09:21, 10:05–10:46, 11:40–13:11
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 08:37–09:21, 10:05–10:46, 11:40–13:11 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | good 08:37–09:21, 10:05–10:46, 11:40–13:11 |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 08:37–09:21, 10:05–10:46, 11:40–16:47 |
Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Ashwini; tithi Shukla-saptami until 13:11, Shukla-ashtami from 13:11; lagna Makara 08:37, Kumbha 09:21, Mina 10:05, Mesha 10:46, Vrishabha 11:40, Mithuna 13:09, Karka 15:35
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Ashwini — joy; Monday — clear, bright complexion.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Shukla-ashtami 13:11–16:47: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Ordinary day · score S = −1
Auspicious and inauspicious factors are balanced: a day for routine matters; important matters are best timed for favourable days.
+1 Auspicious nakshatra 08:37–04:17 (26.01)+1 Yoga Sadhya 08:37–01:35 (26.01)+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 08:37–13:110 Ashtami 13:11–08:35 (26.01)−1 Vishti (Bhadra) 13:11–00:53 (26.01)−1 Anandadi: Rakshasa 08:37–04:17 (26.01)−1 Gandanta 08:37–10:17−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:37–13:11
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Ordinary day — pros: Yoga Shubha, Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi); cons: Fierce or sharp nakshatra, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn) |
|---|---|
| Month | Magha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Prabhava (No. 1) · Shaka 1909 · Vikram 2044 more |
| Period | Magha Gupta Navaratri, day 8 |
| Festivals | Masik Durgashtami |
At sunrise 08:35
| Tithi | 8Shukla-ashtami (Jaya, Vasus) · until 12:45 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Bharani, pada 1 (fierce, Yama (Dharma-raja), Venus) · until 04:52 (27.01) more |
| Yoga | Shubha (“goodness, happiness”, auspicious) · until 00:18 (27.01) more |
| Karana | Bava (movable) · until 12:45 more |
| Vara | Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Makara (Capricorn), Moon: Mesha (Aries) |
Changes during the day
| from 12:45 | tithi Shukla-navami |
|---|---|
| from 12:45 | karana Balava |
| from 00:18 (27.01) | yoga Shukla |
| from 00:47 (27.01) | karana Kaulava |
| from 04:52 (27.01) | nakshatra Krittika |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 07:53 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 08:35 |
| Noon | 12:42 |
| Sunset | 16:49 |
| End of twilight | 17:31 |
| Moonrise | 10:41 |
| Moonset | 02:04 |
| Day length | 8 h 13 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 | from 12:45 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Bharani (08:35–16:49) is good for root crops.
Festivals and periods
Masik Durgashtami · Durga
The monthly Ashtami of Durga — the eighth day of the waxing Moon. Devotees fast and perform Durga Puja for protection and strength.
Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 13:11 (25.01)–12:45
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
- Magha Gupta Navaratri, day 8
Muhurta
Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:35–12:45 Ravi Yoga 04:52–08:34 (27.01) Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:52–08:34 (27.01)
Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 04:52–08:34 (27.01)
Anandadi: Musala 08:35–04:52 (27.01) Anandadi: Gada 04:52–08:34 (27.01)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 06:29–07:32 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:25–12:58 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:04–14:37 |
| Godhuli | 16:49–17:20 |
| Pradosha | 16:49–19:58 |
| Nishitha | 00:10–01:13 (27.01) |
| Amrita Kalam | 23:57–01:36 (27.01) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 14:45–15:47 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 10:39–11:40 |
| Gulika Kalam | 12:42–13:44 |
| Dur Muhurta | 10:14–10:47, 23:07–00:10 (27.01) |
| Varjyam | 14:07–15:46 |
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 Bharani; tithi Shukla-ashtami until 12:45, Shukla-navami from 12:45; lagna Makara 08:35, Kumbha 09:18, Mina 10:02, Mesha 10:43, Vrishabha 11:36, Mithuna 13:05, Karka 15:31
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Bharani — facing death (dangers); Tuesday — harm to longevity.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Shukla-ashtami 08:35–12:45: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
- Shukla-navami 12:45–16:49: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Ordinary day · score S = 0
Auspicious and inauspicious factors are balanced: a day for routine matters; important matters are best timed for favourable days.
+2 Yoga Shubha 08:35–00:18 (27.01)+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:35–12:45−1 Ashtami 08:35–12:45−1 Anandadi: Musala 08:35–04:52 (27.01)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 08:35–04:52 (27.01)
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Favourable day — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Ravi Yoga; auspicious time — after 12:58 |
|---|---|
| Month | Magha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Prabhava (No. 1) · Shaka 1909 · Vikram 2044 more |
| Festivals | Madhva Navami |
At sunrise 08:34
| Tithi | 9Shukla-navami (Rikta, Serpent (Naga)) · until 12:58 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Krittika, pada 1 (mixed, Agni, Sun) · until 06:03 (28.01) more |
| Yoga | Shukla (“bright, pure”, auspicious) · until 23:31 more |
| Karana | Kaulava (movable) · until 12:58 more |
| Vara | Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Makara (Capricorn), Moon: Mesha (Aries) |
Changes during the day
| from 12:58 | tithi Shukla-dashami |
|---|---|
| from 12:58 | karana Taitila |
| from 23:31 | yoga Brahma |
| from 01:19 (28.01) | karana Gara |
| from 06:03 (28.01) | nakshatra Rohini |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 07:52 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 08:34 |
| Noon | 12:42 |
| Sunset | 16:51 |
| End of twilight | 17:33 |
| Moonrise | 10:53 |
| Moonset | 03:33 |
| Day length | 8 h 17 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 0, average — 12, bad — 1
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 12:58 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Krittika (08:34–16:51) is good for root crops.
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 12:45 (26.01)–12:58
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Muhurta
Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 08:34–06:03 (28.01) Ravi Yoga all day Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day
Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 08:34–12:58 Krakacha Yoga 08:34–12:58
Anandadi: Siddhi 08:34–06:03 (28.01) Anandadi: Shubha 06:03–08:32 (28.01)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 06:28–07:31 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday |
| 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 | 03:32–05:13 (28.01) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 12:42–13:44 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 09:36–10:38 |
| Gulika Kalam | 11:40–12:42 |
| Dur Muhurta | 12:26–12:59 |
| Varjyam | 17:28–19:09 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 12:58–16:51
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 12:58–16:51 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average 12:58–16:51 |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 12:58–16:51 |
Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Krittika; tithi Shukla-navami until 12:58, Shukla-dashami from 12:58; lagna Makara 08:34, Kumbha 09:14, Mina 09:58, Mesha 10:39, Vrishabha 11:32, Mithuna 13:01, Karka 15:27
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Krittika — consumption (a wasting disease); Wednesday — favour of the authorities.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Shukla-navami 08:34–12:58: 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 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
Favourable day · score S = +4
Auspicious factors outweigh inauspicious ones: ordinary matters can be started.
Auspicious time begins after 12:58
+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day+2 Ravi Yoga all day+1 Anandadi: Siddhi 08:34–06:03 (28.01)+1 Yoga Shukla 08:34–23:31+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 08:34–06:03 (28.01)0 Auspicious tithi 12:58–08:32 (28.01)0 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 08:34–12:58 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−2 Rikta tithi 08:34–12:58−3 Krakacha Yoga 08:34–12:58
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Best day — Yoga Brahma, Ravi Yoga |
|---|---|
| Month | Magha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Prabhava (No. 1) · Shaka 1909 · Vikram 2044 more |
At sunrise 08:32
| Tithi | 10Shukla-dashami (Purna, Dharma) · until 13:47 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Rohini, pada 1 (fixed, Prajapati (Brahma - Creator), Moon) · until 07:45 (29.01) more |
| Yoga | Brahma (“Brahma, sacred knowledge”, auspicious) · until 23:09 more |
| Karana | Gara (movable) · until 13:47 more |
| Vara | Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Makara (Capricorn), Moon: Vrishabha (Taurus) |
Changes during the day
| from 13:47 | tithi Shukla-ekadashi |
|---|---|
| from 13:47 | karana Vanija |
| from 23:09 | yoga Indra |
| from 02:24 (29.01) | karana Vishti |
| from 07:45 (29.01) | nakshatra Mrigashirsha |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 07:50 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 08:32 |
| Noon | 12:42 |
| Sunset | 16:53 |
| End of twilight | 17:35 |
| Moonrise | 11:12 |
| Moonset | 05:00 |
| Day length | 8 h 20 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 9, average — 2, bad — 2
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 13:47 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Rohini (08:32–16:53) is good for sowing.
Muhurta
Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:32–13:47 Ravi Yoga 08:32–07:45 (29.01)
Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 13:47–07:45 (29.01)
Anandadi: Utpata 08:32–07:45 (29.01) Anandadi: Mrityu 07:45–08:30 (29.01)
- Bhadra in heaven: 02:24–15:07 (29.01); Bhadra Puchha 07:31–08:47 (29.01); Bhadra Mukha 08:47–10:54 (29.01)
- Gandanta (tithi): 13:23–14:13
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 06:26–07:29 |
|---|---|
| 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 | 04:20–06:03 (29.01) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 13:45–14:48 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 08:32–09:35 |
| Gulika Kalam | 10:37–11:40 |
| Dur Muhurta | 11:19–11:52, 14:39–15:13 |
| Varjyam | 23:11–00:54 (29.01) |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: good 08:32–09:10, 09:54–10:35, 11:28–16:53
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 08:32–09:10, 09:54–10:35, 11:28–16:53 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails | good 08:32–09:10, 09:54–10:35, 11:28–13:47 |
| Cutting toenails | good 08:32–09:10, 09:54–10:35, 11:28–16:53 |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 08:32–09:10, 09:54–10:35, 11:28–16:53 |
Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Rohini; tithi Shukla-dashami until 13:47, Shukla-ekadashi from 13:47; lagna Makara 08:32, Kumbha 09:10, Mina 09:54, Mesha 10:35, Vrishabha 11:28, Mithuna 12:57, Karka 15:23
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Rohini — destruction of all misfortunes; Thursday — success.
Cautions:
- The Muhurta Chintamani warns: whoever shaves in Rohini nakshatra 8 times a year puts their life in danger — frequent haircuts in this nakshatra are best avoided.
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 Yoga Brahma 08:32–23:09+2 Ravi Yoga 08:32–07:45 (29.01)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 08:32–07:45 (29.01)+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 08:32–13:470 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 13:47–07:45 (29.01) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Anandadi: Utpata 08:32–07:45 (29.01) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:32–13:47 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)
| Summary | Best day — Yoga Indra, Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi); auspicious time — after 15:07 |
|---|---|
| Month | Magha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Prabhava (No. 1) · Shaka 1909 · Vikram 2044 more |
| Festivals | Jaya Ekadashi (Bhaimi) |
At sunrise 08:30
| Tithi | 11Shukla-ekadashi (Nanda, Rudra) · until 15:07 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Mrigashirsha, pada 1 (soft, Soma (Chandra, Moon), Mars) · until 09:53 (30.01) more |
| Yoga | Indra (“Indra, lord”, auspicious) · until 23:10 more |
| Karana | Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 15:07 more |
| Vara | Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Makara (Capricorn), Moon: Vrishabha (Taurus) |
Changes during the day
| from 15:07 | tithi Shukla-dvadashi |
|---|---|
| from 15:07 | karana Bava |
| from 23:10 | yoga Vaidhriti |
| from 03:57 (30.01) | karana Balava |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 07:49 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 08:30 |
| Noon | 12:42 |
| Sunset | 16:55 |
| End of twilight | 17:36 |
| Moonrise | 11:43 |
| Moonset | 06:18 |
| Day length | 8 h 24 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 15:07 |
|---|
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 (08:30–16:55) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
- Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 08:30–15:07: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
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 13:47 (28.01)–15:07
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Parana (breaking the fast): 08:28–10:10 (30.01)
Muhurta
Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:30–15:07
Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 15:07–08:28 (30.01)
Anandadi: Manasa all day
- Bhadra in heaven: 02:24–15:07; Bhadra Puchha 07:31–08:47; Bhadra Mukha 08:47–10:54
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 | 00:18–02:03 (30.01) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 11:39–12:43 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 14:49–15:52 |
| Gulika Kalam | 09:33–10:36 |
| Dur Muhurta | 10:11–10:45, 12:59–13:33 |
| Varjyam | 13:51–15:36 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: good 08:30–09:06, 09:50–10:31, 11:24–16:55
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | good 08:30–09:06, 09:50–10:31, 11:24–16:55 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails | average throughout the daytime |
| Cutting toenails | good 08:30–09:06, 09:50–10:31, 11:24–16:55 |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 08:30–09:06, 09:50–10:31, 11:24–16:55 |
Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Mrigashirsha; tithi Shukla-ekadashi until 15:07, Shukla-dvadashi from 15:07; lagna Makara 08:30, Kumbha 09:06, Mina 09:50, Mesha 10:31, Vrishabha 11:24, Mithuna 12:53, Karka 15:19
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Mrigashirsha — abundance (well-being, prosperity); Friday — universal respect.
Cautions:
- Ekadashi: by custom, those who fast on this day do not cut their hair or shave.
- Friday: B. V. Raman advises against cutting nails (the rating above is the site’s summary, which uses the same weekdays for nails as for haircuts, so Friday counts as auspicious).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Best day · score S = +5
The total of auspicious factors is high and there are no prohibitions: suitable for important undertakings.
Auspicious time begins after 15:07
+2 Yoga Indra 08:30–23:10+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:30–15:07+1 Anandadi: Manasa all day+1 Auspicious nakshatra all day+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 08:30–15:070 Surya Dagdha tithi 15:07–08:28 (30.01)0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 15:07–08:28 (30.01)−2 Vishti (Bhadra) 08:30–15:07
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Avoid starting important matters — Vaidhriti, Surya Dagdha tithi |
|---|---|
| Month | Magha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Prabhava (No. 1) · Shaka 1909 · Vikram 2044 more |
| Festivals | Shani Pradosha |
At sunrise 08:28
| Tithi | 12Shukla-dvadashi (Bhadra, Sun (Ravi)) · until 16:52 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Mrigashirsha, pada 4 (soft, Soma (Chandra, Moon), Mars) · until 09:53 more |
| Yoga | Vaidhriti (“without support, discord”, inauspicious) · until 23:28 more |
| Karana | Balava (movable) · until 16:52 more |
| Vara | Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Makara (Capricorn), Moon: Mithuna (Gemini) |
Changes during the day
| from 09:53 | nakshatra Ardra |
|---|---|
| from 16:52 | tithi Shukla-triodashi |
| from 16:52 | karana Kaulava |
| from 23:28 | yoga Vishkambha |
| from 05:53 (31.01) | karana Taitila |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 07:47 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 08:28 |
| Noon | 12:42 |
| Sunset | 16:57 |
| End of twilight | 17:38 |
| Moonrise | 12:31 |
| Moonset | 07:21 |
| Day length | 8 h 28 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 4, average — 9, bad — 0
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 09:53 | from 16:52 |
|---|
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, Mrigashirsha (08:28–09:53) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Festivals and periods
Shani Pradosha · Shiva
Pradosha on a Saturday. According to legend, Shiva drank the Halahala poison on a Saturday Trayodashi, so fasting on this day pacifies Shani (Saturn) and softens his harsh influence.
Rule: pradosha vyapini: 3 muhurtas after sunset, 16:57–20:03
the tithi covers the decisive time on both days — the day with greater coverage is chosen
Muhurta
Dwipushkar Yoga 08:28–09:53
Anandadi: Vajra 08:28–09:53 Anandadi: Mudgara 09:53–08:27 (31.01)
- Surya Dagdha tithi: Shukla-dvadashi
Dwipushkar Yoga: The same combination of weekday (Sun, Tue or Sat) and Bhadra tithi (2, 7 or 12), but with the nakshatra Mrigashirsha, Chitra or Dhanishtha. The result repeats twice: good for acquisitions, bad for losses, loans and funerals.
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 06:24–07:26 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:26–13:00 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:08–14:41 |
| Godhuli | 16:57–17:28 |
| Pradosha | 16:57–20:03 |
| Nishitha | 00:11–01:13 (31.01) |
| Amrita Kalam | 01:20–03:06 (31.01) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 10:36–11:39 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 13:46–14:50 |
| Gulika Kalam | 08:28–09:32 |
| Dur Muhurta | 08:28–09:02, 09:02–09:36 |
| Varjyam | 19:09–20:55 |
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 08:28–09:02, 09:46–10:27, 11:20–16:57 |
Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Mrigashirsha until 09:53, Ardra from 09:53; tithi Shukla-dvadashi until 16:52, Shukla-triodashi from 16:52; lagna Makara 08:28, 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: Mrigashirsha (until 09:53) — abundance (well-being, prosperity); Ardra (from 09:53) — sadness; Saturday — decline of physical strength.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Vaidhriti 08:28–16:57: 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 = −6
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
+1 Auspicious nakshatra 08:28–09:530 Auspicious tithi 16:52–08:27 (31.01)0 Dwipushkar Yoga 08:28–09:53−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 09:53–08:27 (31.01)−1 Anandadi: Mudgara 09:53–08:27 (31.01)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Surya Dagdha tithi 08:28–16:52−3 Vaidhriti 08:28–23:28
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Favourable day — Ravi Yoga, Anandadi: Dhwaja; auspicious time — after 12:22 |
|---|---|
| Month | Magha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Prabhava (No. 1) · Shaka 1909 · Vikram 2044 more |
At sunrise 08:27
| Tithi | 13Shukla-triodashi (Jaya, God of Love) · until 18:58 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Ardra, pada 4 (sharp, Rudra (Roaring, angry image of Shiva), Rahu) · until 12:22 more |
| Yoga | Vishkambha (“prop, bolt”, inauspicious) · until 00:00 (01.02) more |
| Karana | Taitila (movable) · until 18:58 more |
| Vara | Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Makara (Capricorn), Moon: Mithuna (Gemini) |
Changes during the day
| from 12:22 | nakshatra Punarvasu |
|---|---|
| from 18:58 | tithi Shukla-chaturdashi |
| from 18:58 | karana Gara |
| from 00:00 (01.02) | yoga Priti |
| from 08:07 (01.02) | karana Vanija |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 07:45 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 08:27 |
| Noon | 12:43 |
| Sunset | 16:59 |
| End of twilight | 17:40 |
| Moonrise | 13:36 |
| Moonset | 08:05 |
| Day length | 8 h 32 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 2, average — 7, bad — 4
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 12:22 |
|---|
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, Punarvasu (12:22–16:59) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Muhurta
Ravi Yoga 12:22–08:25 (01.02)
Anandadi: Dhwaja 12:22–08:25 (01.02) Anandadi: Dhwanksha 08:27–12:22
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 06:23–07:25 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:26–13:00 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:08–14:43 |
| Godhuli | 16:59–17:30 |
| Pradosha | 16:59–20:04 |
| Nishitha | 00:11–01:13 (01.02) |
| Amrita Kalam | none on this day |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 15:55–16:59 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 12:43–13:47 |
| Gulika Kalam | 14:51–15:55 |
| Dur Muhurta | 15:51–16:25 |
| Varjyam | 01:44–03:31 (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 | average 12:22–16:59 |
| Cutting toenails | average 08:27–08:58, 09:42–10:23, 11:16–16:59 |
| Bathing, washing hair | average throughout the daytime |
Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Ardra until 12:22, Punarvasu from 12:22; tithi Shukla-triodashi; 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: Ardra (until 12:22) — sadness; Punarvasu (from 12:22) — strength of spirit (bravery, resilience); Sunday — physical well-being.
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 12:22
+2 Ravi Yoga 12:22–08:25 (01.02)+1 Anandadi: Dhwaja 12:22–08:25 (01.02)+1 Auspicious tithi 08:27–18:58+1 Auspicious nakshatra 12:22–08:25 (01.02)−1 Anandadi: Dhwanksha 08:27–12:22−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 08:27–12:22
Patron: Narayana; Aditya — Bhaga. Full moon in nakshatra Pushya. Ritu: Hemanta.
Amanta — reckoning lunar months from new moon to new moon (South and West India; this calendar shows months this way). Purnimanta — reckoning from full moon to full moon (North India): the bright half of the month (Shukla Paksha) bears the same name in both systems, while the dark half (Krishna Paksha) in purnimanta already belongs to the next month. So, for example, Krishna Janmashtami is “Shravana, Krishna 8” in amanta and “Bhadrapada, Krishna 8” in purnimanta: it is one and the same day.
Northern samvatsara: Vikrama (No. 14)
Shaka Samvat 1909 · Vikram Samvat 2044 · Kali Yuga 5088
Next year — Vibhava, from the new moon before Ugadi (the start of Chaitra) 18.03.1988
In South India (Shaka Samvat, lunar reckoning) the years of the 60-year cycle follow one another without a break, and the name of the year changes at Ugadi — at the start of Chaitra, on the first tithi of the bright half.
Group: Jaya. Deity: God of Love.
The thirteenth lunar day is ruled by the God of love, which is favorable for establishing friendly relations, sensual pleasures, as well as celebrations.
Meaning: 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)
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.
Deity: Mitra
Auspicious: friendship, love, matchmaking and alliances, reconciliation, jewellery.
A karana is half a tithi; there are 60 of them in a lunar month.
Lord: 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.
Start of morning civil twilight: the Sun is 6° below the horizon and the sky grows light.
Appearance of the upper limb of the solar disc, with refraction. The Vedic day and the vara begin at sunrise.
True noon — the culmination of the Sun, midway between sunrise and sunset.
The upper limb of the solar disc disappears below the horizon (with refraction).
End of evening civil twilight: the Sun is 6° below the horizon.
Appearance of the upper limb of the lunar disc above the horizon. The decisive time for Sankashti Chaturthi and Karwa Chauth.
The upper limb of the lunar disc disappears below the horizon.
Garden tasks are rated as in the site’s “Lunar calendar for gardeners” section: the weekday, nakshatra and tithi are taken into account; starting from a base score of 3, each factor adds one point if favourable or subtracts one if unfavourable; total score 0–6: 0–2 — bad, 3–4 — average, 5–6 — good. The table shows the rating at sunrise and after each change of nakshatra or tithi during the daytime (“from HH:MM”); the icons next to the sunrise rating show the contribution of the weekday, nakshatra and tithi at sunrise: “+” (green) adds one point, “0” (yellow) has no effect, “–” (red) subtracts one.
The ratings are the site author’s summary of the Indian and Tibetan traditions. Classical texts on agriculture: the Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX, English translation by N. P. Subramania Iyer, 1917), B. V. Raman’s Muhurtha (ch. XIII), the Brihat Samhita of Varahamihira (ch. 55).
what to do (Tibetan tradition): planting flowers and trees; digging the ground is not very favorable; do not prune and the like
plants of the day: flowers, ornamental plants
nakshatra Rohini
Planting and sowing are allowed.
Shukla-triodashi
no pruning or felling
The Sun in Dhanu or Mina: a month without weddings, housewarmings and other samskaras. Good for prayer, charity and pilgrimage.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
The Moon’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.
“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.
The penultimate, 14th muhurta of the night: it begins about an hour and a half before sunrise and lasts about 48 minutes. The best time for meditation, prayer, japa and study.
The 8th of the 15 daytime muhurtas, around true noon (about 48 minutes). The “invincible” time, suitable for almost any new undertaking — except on Wednesdays.
The 11th daytime muhurta, the “time of victory”: good for journeys, contests and decisive action; the main time of Vijayadashami.
“Dust from the hooves” — about 24 minutes right after sunset, when the cows return from pasture. An auspicious time for weddings and evening rites.
The first fifth of the night after sunset (three night muhurtas, about 2.5 hours). The time for worshipping Shiva, lighting the Diwali diyas and performing Holika Dahan.
Midnight — the 8th muhurta of the night. The decisive time for Maha Shivaratri, Krishna Janmashtami and Kali Puja.
“Time of nectar” — about an hour and a half within each nakshatra, favourable for any new undertaking and mitigating inauspicious factors.
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Rahu (a different segment for each weekday). No new work, journeys or deals are started; whatever was begun earlier may be continued.
How it is calculated: following the South Indian tradition (Tamil Nadu, Kerala), as Drik Panchang does — the daytime from sunrise to sunset (upper limb of the disc, with refraction) is divided into 8 parts, and Rahu Kalam is part 4 (Mon 2, Sat 3, Fri 4, Wed 5, Thu 6, Tue 7, Sun 8).
Another tradition — Kala Vela: the eighth parts of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order starting from the lord of the day, while the eighth part, the last before sunset, is “empty”, without a lord; in this tradition it is given to Rahu — today {y} (on Sundays it coincides with the calculation above).
Yet another tradition — printed panchangas: a nominal day of 6:00–18:00, so Rahu Kalam always falls at the same clock time — today 10:30–12:00; if the nominal 6:00–18:00 day is counted in local mean time — 10:59–12:29 by the clock. Far from India this is a rough approximation.
Using the rising and setting of the centre of the disc without refraction (old Siddhantic panchangas): {x}.
At night Rahu Kalam is usually not reckoned (the translator of the Kalaprakashika, 1917: “it occurs only in the daytime”); a few divide the night into 8 parts as well, but there is no generally accepted order of the night parts. In North India, Choghadiya is more often consulted to choose the hour.
One-eighth of the daytime associated with Yama: unfavourable for new undertakings and journeys.
How it is calculated: the eighths of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day; Yamaganda (Yamaghantaka) is Jupiter’s portion, today part 7. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 15:00–16:30.
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Gulika (the son of Saturn). Whatever is begun at this time tends to repeat, so funerals are not held and loans are not taken during Gulika; important new undertakings are usually avoided.
How it is calculated: Saturn’s portion among the eighths of the daytime (planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day), today part 2. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 07:30–09:00. According to a note by the translator of the Kalaprakashika, Gulika is not considered inauspicious: it is even good for reaping, gathering grain, trade, medical treatment, repaying debts and a number of other activities; the view that whatever is begun during Gulika will repeat itself is a popular (mainly Tamil) belief.
An inauspicious muhurta (about 48 minutes) — one or two per day, specific to each weekday. It is avoided for new undertakings, journeys and deals.
“Rejected” time — about an hour and a half within each nakshatra (4 ghatis of 60, starting from a ghati specific to that nakshatra). Unfavourable for new undertakings.
B. V. Raman: nails are not cut on Friday or Saturday, on Ashtami, Navami or Chaturdashi, or on new moon and full moon days.
B. V. Raman: nails are not cut on Friday or Saturday, on Ashtami, Navami or Chaturdashi, or on new moon and full moon days.
Weekdays for a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: auspicious — Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday; avoided — Sunday, Tuesday and Saturday (Sunday is permitted for Brahmins, Tuesday for Kshatriyas, Saturday for Vaishyas and others); Monday is good only during the waxing Moon.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Nakshatras for a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: auspicious — Ashwini, Mrigashirsha, Punarvasu, Pushya, Hasta, Chitra, Shravana, Dhanishtha and Revati; fairly good — Rohini, Uttara Phalguni, Swati, Uttara Ashadha, Shatabhisha and Uttara Bhadrapada; the rest are avoided.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Tithis for a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: auspicious — the 2nd, 3rd, 5th, 7th, 10th, 11th and 13th; avoided — the 1st, 4th, 6th, 8th, 9th, 14th, full moon and new moon; in Krishna Paksha the first five tithis are permitted (according to some, the first seven).
−1 — inauspicious sign for a haircut
according to the Kalaprakashika: “fear of the authorities”
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut
−1 — inauspicious sign for a haircut
according to the Kalaprakashika: “ruin of the family”
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut
−1 — inauspicious sign for a haircut
according to the Kalaprakashika: “great calamities”
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut
Lagna for a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: auspicious signs — Vrishabha, Mithuna, Karka, Kanya, Tula, Makara and Mina; avoided — Mesha, Simha, Vrischika, Dhanu and Kumbha (all except Kumbha are permitted if a benefic occupies the sign or benefics aspect it).
Mesha (Aries) — “great calamities”; Simha (Leo) — “disease and suffering”; Vrischika (Scorpio) — “disease and suffering”; Dhanu (Sagittarius) — “fear of the authorities”; Kumbha (Aquarius) — “ruin of the family”.
Classical rules: have a haircut or shave in the daytime, preferably before noon — not at night or at twilight; not after eating, bathing or anointing the body with oil; not on the day of setting out on a journey; not when one’s wife is pregnant; not on one’s birth nakshatra or the 10th and 19th nakshatras from it, and not during Chandrashtama (the Moon in the 8th sign from the natal Moon). These prohibitions are lifted for a wedding, an initiation, release from prison, mourning for one’s parents and at the ruler’s command.
Sources: the Kalaprakashika of Narasimha (ch. V on haircuts — written about a child’s first haircut, chaula; English translation by N. P. Subramania Iyer, 1917), the Muhurta Chintamani of Rama Daivajna, B. V. Raman’s Muhurtha. The rating is the site’s summary, as in the “Lunar haircut calendar”: starting from a base score of 4, each factor — weekday, nakshatra, tithi and lagna — adds one point if favourable or subtracts one if unfavourable; total score 0–8: 7–8 good, 4–6 average, 0–3 bad. Windows are the parts of the daytime with the best rating (at least 15 minutes long); for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting, the times of the day’s prohibitions are excluded.
The Moon in a fixed, soft, light or movable nakshatra — favourable for activities of its type.
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday or Friday — the days of the gentle (saumya) planets: the Moon, Mercury, Jupiter and Venus.
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.
The Sun in Dhanu or Mina: a month without weddings, housewarmings and initiations (a North Indian tradition).
Group: Rikta. Deity: Kali.
Kali rules the fourteenth lunar day and promotes destruction, appeal to elementals (forces of nature, elements) and spirits.
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)
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.
Deity: Bhu (the Earth goddess)
Auspicious: farming, sowing and planting, building a house, household affairs.
A karana is half a tithi; there are 60 of them in a lunar month.
Lord: Saturn
This is the only day of the week when, according to astrological indications, you can safely postpone most important household and spiritual affairs, which is reflected in a variety of cultures around the world. However, on this day you can carry out monotonous monotonous work, or relax.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): working in the field, planting flowers and trees, sowing, making a pond and a well; do not plow
plants of the day: slow-growing, long-lived, dense, heavy, sturdy plants
nakshatra 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-chaturdashi
not good for sowing seeds, for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
An auspicious combination of weekday and tithi group: Fri — Nanda (1, 6, 11), Wed — Bhadra (2, 7, 12), Tue — Jaya (3, 8, 13), Sat — Rikta (4, 9, 14), Thu — Purna (5, 10, 15). Brings success; if the same pair also forms an inauspicious yoga, Siddha prevails.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
“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.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
The time of Vishti Karana — halves of the 4th, 8th, 11th and 15th tithis of the bright half and of the 3rd, 7th, 10th and 14th of the dark half of the month. Auspicious activities are not begun during Bhadra; its strength depends on where it resides: on earth it is most harmful, while in heaven or in the netherworld the harm is mitigated (according to a verse of the Muhurta Chintamani, there it even portends good fortune and gain).
“Mouth” of Bhadra — the most dangerous 5 ghatis (2 hours) of Bhadra; nothing important is done at this time.
“Tail” of Bhadra — the last 3 ghatis (1 h 12 min) of one of its praharas; considered an acceptable time if Bhadra cannot be avoided (for example, for Holika Dahan).
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Rahu (a different segment for each weekday). No new work, journeys or deals are started; whatever was begun earlier may be continued.
How it is calculated: following the South Indian tradition (Tamil Nadu, Kerala), as Drik Panchang does — the daytime from sunrise to sunset (upper limb of the disc, with refraction) is divided into 8 parts, and Rahu Kalam is part 3 (Mon 2, Sat 3, Fri 4, Wed 5, Thu 6, Tue 7, Sun 8).
Another tradition — Kala Vela: the eighth parts of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order starting from the lord of the day, while the eighth part, the last before sunset, is “empty”, without a lord; in this tradition it is given to Rahu — today {y} (on Sundays it coincides with the calculation above).
Yet another tradition — printed panchangas: a nominal day of 6:00–18:00, so Rahu Kalam always falls at the same clock time — today 09:00–10:30; if the nominal 6:00–18:00 day is counted in local mean time — 09:29–10:59 by the clock. Far from India this is a rough approximation.
Using the rising and setting of the centre of the disc without refraction (old Siddhantic panchangas): {x}.
At night Rahu Kalam is usually not reckoned (the translator of the Kalaprakashika, 1917: “it occurs only in the daytime”); a few divide the night into 8 parts as well, but there is no generally accepted order of the night parts. In North India, Choghadiya is more often consulted to choose the hour.
One-eighth of the daytime associated with Yama: unfavourable for new undertakings and journeys.
How it is calculated: the eighths of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day; Yamaganda (Yamaghantaka) is Jupiter’s portion, today part 6. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 13:30–15:00.
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Gulika (the son of Saturn). Whatever is begun at this time tends to repeat, so funerals are not held and loans are not taken during Gulika; important new undertakings are usually avoided.
How it is calculated: Saturn’s portion among the eighths of the daytime (planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day), today part 1. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 06:00–07:30. According to a note by the translator of the Kalaprakashika, Gulika is not considered inauspicious: it is even good for reaping, gathering grain, trade, medical treatment, repaying debts and a number of other activities; the view that whatever is begun during Gulika will repeat itself is a popular (mainly Tamil) belief.
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Tuesday or Saturday — the days of the harsh (krura) planets Mars and Saturn.
“Empty” tithi (the 4th, 9th or 14th): whatever is begun bears no fruit; suitable for removal, demolition and overcoming obstacles.
Group: Purna. Deity: Vishvedevas.
Vishvedevas rule the full moon and protect the peace of mind and the performance of austerities.
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)
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.
Deity: Yama
Bhadra — the most inauspicious karana: weddings, journeys, purchases and any auspicious undertakings are avoided during it. It suits only harsh deeds: fighting enemies, demolition, removing obstacles.
A karana is half a tithi; there are 60 of them in a lunar month.
Lord: 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.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): planting trees, sowing grain crops
plants of the day: laurel, spices, for example hot peppers
nakshatra Ardra
For pruning and uprooting; plowing and watering are allowed, but nothing else.
Purnima
sowing seeds, any undertakings
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
The knotted junction of “water” and “fire”: the last pada of Ashlesha, Jyeshtha and Revati and the first pada of Magha, Mula and Ashwini (as well as the tithi junctions of the 5th and 6th, the 10th and 11th, the 15th and 1st). Unfavourable for new undertakings.
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Rahu (a different segment for each weekday). No new work, journeys or deals are started; whatever was begun earlier may be continued.
How it is calculated: following the South Indian tradition (Tamil Nadu, Kerala), as Drik Panchang does — the daytime from sunrise to sunset (upper limb of the disc, with refraction) is divided into 8 parts, and Rahu Kalam is part 8 (Mon 2, Sat 3, Fri 4, Wed 5, Thu 6, Tue 7, Sun 8).
Another tradition — Kala Vela: the eighth parts of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order starting from the lord of the day, while the eighth part, the last before sunset, is “empty”, without a lord; in this tradition it is given to Rahu — today {y} (on Sundays it coincides with the calculation above).
Yet another tradition — printed panchangas: a nominal day of 6:00–18:00, so Rahu Kalam always falls at the same clock time — today 16:30–18:00; if the nominal 6:00–18:00 day is counted in local mean time — 16:59–18:29 by the clock. Far from India this is a rough approximation.
Using the rising and setting of the centre of the disc without refraction (old Siddhantic panchangas): {x}.
At night Rahu Kalam is usually not reckoned (the translator of the Kalaprakashika, 1917: “it occurs only in the daytime”); a few divide the night into 8 parts as well, but there is no generally accepted order of the night parts. In North India, Choghadiya is more often consulted to choose the hour.
One-eighth of the daytime associated with Yama: unfavourable for new undertakings and journeys.
How it is calculated: the eighths of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day; Yamaganda (Yamaghantaka) is Jupiter’s portion, today part 5. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 12:00–13:30.
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Gulika (the son of Saturn). Whatever is begun at this time tends to repeat, so funerals are not held and loans are not taken during Gulika; important new undertakings are usually avoided.
How it is calculated: Saturn’s portion among the eighths of the daytime (planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day), today part 7. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 15:00–16:30. According to a note by the translator of the Kalaprakashika, Gulika is not considered inauspicious: it is even good for reaping, gathering grain, trade, medical treatment, repaying debts and a number of other activities; the view that whatever is begun during Gulika will repeat itself is a popular (mainly Tamil) belief.
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
The Moon in an ugra or tikshna nakshatra: a time for harsh deeds, not for auspicious undertakings.
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.
Group: Nanda. Deity: Brahma.
The ruler of the first day of the waning moon is Brahma. This time is suitable for all types of ceremonies.
Meaning: 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
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.
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.
Lord: Moon
Favorable for any daily activities related to water, food, housing, women, trade, hotels, utilities, etc. You can carry out a wide variety of earthworks, both gardening and construction; preparing food, getting a haircut, doing treatment, decorating, building relationships, getting married and hiring.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): field work, planting rice, grain, trees or flowers
plants of the day: watery vegetables such as cucumbers and zucchini, water-loving plants such as rice
nakshatra 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
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
The yoga of “accomplishing all aims”: an auspicious combination of weekday and nakshatra (each day has its own 3–7 nakshatras). Good for any new undertaking; exceptions: Thu + Pushya is not used for weddings, Tue + Ashwini for housewarmings, Sat + Rohini for travel.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Rahu (a different segment for each weekday). No new work, journeys or deals are started; whatever was begun earlier may be continued.
How it is calculated: following the South Indian tradition (Tamil Nadu, Kerala), as Drik Panchang does — the daytime from sunrise to sunset (upper limb of the disc, with refraction) is divided into 8 parts, and Rahu Kalam is part 2 (Mon 2, Sat 3, Fri 4, Wed 5, Thu 6, Tue 7, Sun 8).
Another tradition — Kala Vela: the eighth parts of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order starting from the lord of the day, while the eighth part, the last before sunset, is “empty”, without a lord; in this tradition it is given to Rahu — today {y} (on Sundays it coincides with the calculation above).
Yet another tradition — printed panchangas: a nominal day of 6:00–18:00, so Rahu Kalam always falls at the same clock time — today 07:30–09:00; if the nominal 6:00–18:00 day is counted in local mean time — 07:59–09:29 by the clock. Far from India this is a rough approximation.
Using the rising and setting of the centre of the disc without refraction (old Siddhantic panchangas): {x}.
At night Rahu Kalam is usually not reckoned (the translator of the Kalaprakashika, 1917: “it occurs only in the daytime”); a few divide the night into 8 parts as well, but there is no generally accepted order of the night parts. In North India, Choghadiya is more often consulted to choose the hour.
One-eighth of the daytime associated with Yama: unfavourable for new undertakings and journeys.
How it is calculated: the eighths of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day; Yamaganda (Yamaghantaka) is Jupiter’s portion, today part 4. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 10:30–12:00.
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Gulika (the son of Saturn). Whatever is begun at this time tends to repeat, so funerals are not held and loans are not taken during Gulika; important new undertakings are usually avoided.
How it is calculated: Saturn’s portion among the eighths of the daytime (planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day), today part 6. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 13:30–15:00. According to a note by the translator of the Kalaprakashika, Gulika is not considered inauspicious: it is even good for reaping, gathering grain, trade, medical treatment, repaying debts and a number of other activities; the view that whatever is begun during Gulika will repeat itself is a popular (mainly Tamil) belief.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Group: Bhadra. Deity: Vidhatr.
Patronizes the second day of the waning Moon - Vidhatr. This period is suitable for all matters designed for development and long-term preservation, for example, for laying the foundations of buildings.
Meaning: 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
One of the two most inauspicious yogas: worldly undertakings are not begun in it at all; good for fasting, prayer and spiritual practice.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
Deity: 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.
Lord: Mars
Promotes decisive manifestations of will, competitions, active and gambling games, sports, training, overcoming obstacles, working with fire, metal (especially iron), mechanisms, electricity, explosive substances and weapons, militant actions, demand from debtors, litigation, verdicts, quarrels, conflicts, control of parasites (insects and rats) and similar matters. Some medical procedures, such as massage or chiropractic therapy, can be carried out during this time.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): unfavorable for planting seeds, flowers and trees or for working in the field (favorable for fighting pests or pruning something)
plants of the day: onions, garlic and thorny plants, plants that actively defend themselves
nakshatra Pushya
Soaking seeds is allowed, but not planting or sowing.
Krishna-dvitya
planting and sowing are allowed (long-term result)
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
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.
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Rahu (a different segment for each weekday). No new work, journeys or deals are started; whatever was begun earlier may be continued.
How it is calculated: following the South Indian tradition (Tamil Nadu, Kerala), as Drik Panchang does — the daytime from sunrise to sunset (upper limb of the disc, with refraction) is divided into 8 parts, and Rahu Kalam is part 7 (Mon 2, Sat 3, Fri 4, Wed 5, Thu 6, Tue 7, Sun 8).
Another tradition — Kala Vela: the eighth parts of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order starting from the lord of the day, while the eighth part, the last before sunset, is “empty”, without a lord; in this tradition it is given to Rahu — today {y} (on Sundays it coincides with the calculation above).
Yet another tradition — printed panchangas: a nominal day of 6:00–18:00, so Rahu Kalam always falls at the same clock time — today 15:00–16:30; if the nominal 6:00–18:00 day is counted in local mean time — 15:29–16:59 by the clock. Far from India this is a rough approximation.
Using the rising and setting of the centre of the disc without refraction (old Siddhantic panchangas): {x}.
At night Rahu Kalam is usually not reckoned (the translator of the Kalaprakashika, 1917: “it occurs only in the daytime”); a few divide the night into 8 parts as well, but there is no generally accepted order of the night parts. In North India, Choghadiya is more often consulted to choose the hour.
One-eighth of the daytime associated with Yama: unfavourable for new undertakings and journeys.
How it is calculated: the eighths of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day; Yamaganda (Yamaghantaka) is Jupiter’s portion, today part 3. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 09:00–10:30.
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Gulika (the son of Saturn). Whatever is begun at this time tends to repeat, so funerals are not held and loans are not taken during Gulika; important new undertakings are usually avoided.
How it is calculated: Saturn’s portion among the eighths of the daytime (planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day), today part 5. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 12:00–13:30. According to a note by the translator of the Kalaprakashika, Gulika is not considered inauspicious: it is even good for reaping, gathering grain, trade, medical treatment, repaying debts and a number of other activities; the view that whatever is begun during Gulika will repeat itself is a popular (mainly Tamil) belief.
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
The Moon in Pushya, the best of the nakshatras for new undertakings (except weddings).
A single tithi touches three consecutive days (a long tithi that prevails at two sunrises): unfavourable for weddings and important undertakings.
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.
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.
Lord: Mercury
If Mercury is not under the influence of malefic planets, the day will be favorable, active, you can do a lot and learn a lot (if the opposite happens, there will be absent-mindedness, vanity and ill-considered actions leading to losses). Owner day promotes all intellectual and creative pursuits: music, graphics, poetry, literature, linguistics, mathematics, astrology, the study of ordinary and secret sciences.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): doing work related to water and earth - plowing and sowing, planting flowers and trees
plants of the day: climbers, plants that depend on others and adapt quickly, all leafy greens
nakshatra Pushya
Soaking seeds is allowed, but not planting or sowing.
Krishna-dvitya
planting and sowing are allowed (long-term result)
any undertakings
For pruning and uprooting; plowing and watering are allowed, but nothing else.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
“Burnt” tithi of the weekday: Sun — 12, Mon — 11, Tue — 5, Wed — 3, Thu — 6, Fri — 8, Sat — 9. Whatever is begun bears no fruit.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Rahu (a different segment for each weekday). No new work, journeys or deals are started; whatever was begun earlier may be continued.
How it is calculated: following the South Indian tradition (Tamil Nadu, Kerala), as Drik Panchang does — the daytime from sunrise to sunset (upper limb of the disc, with refraction) is divided into 8 parts, and Rahu Kalam is part 5 (Mon 2, Sat 3, Fri 4, Wed 5, Thu 6, Tue 7, Sun 8).
Another tradition — Kala Vela: the eighth parts of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order starting from the lord of the day, while the eighth part, the last before sunset, is “empty”, without a lord; in this tradition it is given to Rahu — today {y} (on Sundays it coincides with the calculation above).
Yet another tradition — printed panchangas: a nominal day of 6:00–18:00, so Rahu Kalam always falls at the same clock time — today 12:00–13:30; if the nominal 6:00–18:00 day is counted in local mean time — 12:29–13:59 by the clock. Far from India this is a rough approximation.
Using the rising and setting of the centre of the disc without refraction (old Siddhantic panchangas): {x}.
At night Rahu Kalam is usually not reckoned (the translator of the Kalaprakashika, 1917: “it occurs only in the daytime”); a few divide the night into 8 parts as well, but there is no generally accepted order of the night parts. In North India, Choghadiya is more often consulted to choose the hour.
One-eighth of the daytime associated with Yama: unfavourable for new undertakings and journeys.
How it is calculated: the eighths of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day; Yamaganda (Yamaghantaka) is Jupiter’s portion, today part 2. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 07:30–09:00.
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Gulika (the son of Saturn). Whatever is begun at this time tends to repeat, so funerals are not held and loans are not taken during Gulika; important new undertakings are usually avoided.
How it is calculated: Saturn’s portion among the eighths of the daytime (planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day), today part 4. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 10:30–12:00. According to a note by the translator of the Kalaprakashika, Gulika is not considered inauspicious: it is even good for reaping, gathering grain, trade, medical treatment, repaying debts and a number of other activities; the view that whatever is begun during Gulika will repeat itself is a popular (mainly Tamil) belief.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Group: Jaya. Deity: Vishnu.
Vishnu rules the third day of the waning moon. It is a good time for cutting hair, nails, shaving and other cosmetic procedures. You can start any important business.
Meaning: 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
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.
Lord: Jupiter
The time of Jupiter's action is considered the most favorable for all worldly and spiritual affairs not related to coercion or anger. You can begin spiritual practices, good deeds, study of philosophy, Doctrine, various sciences.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): sowing, planting flowers and trees
plants of the day: plants with large sweet fruits, or with fleshy (voluminous) stems and leaves
nakshatra Ashlesha
For pruning and uprooting; plowing and watering are allowed, but nothing else.
Krishna-tritya
any undertakings
for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
For pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
The Moon in Ashwini, Ashlesha, Magha, Jyeshtha, Mula or Revati — the nakshatras at the junctions of signs. For those born in them, tradition prescribes a pacifying rite; new undertakings call for caution.
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Rahu (a different segment for each weekday). No new work, journeys or deals are started; whatever was begun earlier may be continued.
How it is calculated: following the South Indian tradition (Tamil Nadu, Kerala), as Drik Panchang does — the daytime from sunrise to sunset (upper limb of the disc, with refraction) is divided into 8 parts, and Rahu Kalam is part 6 (Mon 2, Sat 3, Fri 4, Wed 5, Thu 6, Tue 7, Sun 8).
Another tradition — Kala Vela: the eighth parts of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order starting from the lord of the day, while the eighth part, the last before sunset, is “empty”, without a lord; in this tradition it is given to Rahu — today {y} (on Sundays it coincides with the calculation above).
Yet another tradition — printed panchangas: a nominal day of 6:00–18:00, so Rahu Kalam always falls at the same clock time — today 13:30–15:00; if the nominal 6:00–18:00 day is counted in local mean time — 13:59–15:29 by the clock. Far from India this is a rough approximation.
Using the rising and setting of the centre of the disc without refraction (old Siddhantic panchangas): {x}.
At night Rahu Kalam is usually not reckoned (the translator of the Kalaprakashika, 1917: “it occurs only in the daytime”); a few divide the night into 8 parts as well, but there is no generally accepted order of the night parts. In North India, Choghadiya is more often consulted to choose the hour.
One-eighth of the daytime associated with Yama: unfavourable for new undertakings and journeys.
How it is calculated: the eighths of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day; Yamaganda (Yamaghantaka) is Jupiter’s portion, today part 1. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 06:00–07:30.
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Gulika (the son of Saturn). Whatever is begun at this time tends to repeat, so funerals are not held and loans are not taken during Gulika; important new undertakings are usually avoided.
How it is calculated: Saturn’s portion among the eighths of the daytime (planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day), today part 3. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 09:00–10:30. According to a note by the translator of the Kalaprakashika, Gulika is not considered inauspicious: it is even good for reaping, gathering grain, trade, medical treatment, repaying debts and a number of other activities; the view that whatever is begun during Gulika will repeat itself is a popular (mainly Tamil) belief.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Vishti Karana with the Moon in Karka, Simha, Kumbha or Mina: Bhadra resides on earth (bhu-loka) and is especially harmful.
Group: Rikta. Deity: Yama.
The ruler of the fourth day of the waning Moon is Yama. Important matters should not be started. It is possible to conduct military maneuvers, remove obstacles and destroy something.
Meaning: 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
Auspicious: health and healing, long-term matters and anything meant to last a long time.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): 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 Magha
For pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else.
Krishna-chaturti
for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
any undertakings
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
An additional auspicious combination of weekday and nakshatra, not given in all panchangas: Sun — Mula, Mon — Dhanishtha, Tue — Uttara Bhadrapada, Wed — Krittika, Thu — Punarvasu, Fri — Purva Phalguni, Sat — Swati.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
An inauspicious combination of tithi and nakshatra (the “empty” nakshatra of a tithi, for example the 6th or 11th tithi with Rohini, the 12th with Ashlesha). Whatever is begun at this time remains without result.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Group: 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.
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
Auspicious: weddings and family matters, anything meant to bring good fortune and well-being.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): 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-Phalguni
For pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else.
Krishna-panchami
any undertakings
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
“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.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
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.
Meaning: Following red
Symbol: Half of the bed under the feet (foot)
Deity: Aryaman (Lord of Hospitality)
Type: fixed (dhruva, sthira) — For what is firm and lasting: laying house foundations, housewarming, planting, weddings, taking office, long-term projects.
Vimshottari lord: Sun
Shakti: accumulate and prosper through alliances
Auspicious: 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.
Deity: Shri (Lakshmi)
Auspicious: trade, deals, buying and selling, partnerships and long-term business projects.
A karana is half a tithi; there are 60 of them in a lunar month.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): planting trees, sowing grain crops
plants of the day: laurel, spices, for example hot peppers
nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni
Planting and sowing are allowed.
Krishna-shashti
plowing the ground
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.
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.
The yoga of the “destruction of the world”: Sunday with the 7th tithi or Wednesday with the 1st. One of the worst yogas: auspicious activities are postponed.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Group: Bhadra. Deity: Indra.
The seventh day of the waning moon is ruled by Indra and this favors the start of travel, the purchase of vehicles, as well as other matters where movement is a characteristic feature.
Meaning: 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
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.
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.
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 Hasta
Soaking seeds is allowed, but not planting or sowing.
Krishna-saptami
soaking seeds is allowed, digging the ground
“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.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Group: Jaya. Deity: Vasus.
The ruler of the eighth day of the waning Moon is Vasus, which favors the beginning of military operations, the construction of defenses and fortifications.
Meaning: 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)
Auspicious: good and religious deeds, starting work, helping people.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): 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 Chitra
No pruning; planting flowers, soaking and the like are allowed.
Krishna-ashtami
tillage and sowing are forbidden
+1 — favourable for a haircut
0 — does not affect the haircut rating
8th tithi: a day of Durga and Shiva, good for fasting and worship, but weaker than usual for worldly undertakings.
Group: Rikta. Deity: Serpent (Naga).
The Serpent (Naga) presides over the ninth day of the waning Moon, which is suitable for struggle, destruction, coercion and for efforts to overcome obstacles.
Meaning: 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
Auspicious: lasting and long-term matters, laying foundations and building, vows.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): 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 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-navami
for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
+1 — favourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut
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.
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)
Inauspicious: disputes and pain; the first 5 ghatis (about 2 h) are skipped.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): sowing, planting flowers and trees
plants of the day: plants with large sweet fruits, or with fleshy (voluminous) stems and leaves
nakshatra Vishakha
Planting and sowing are not allowed, but everyday routine tasks may be carried out.
Krishna-dashami
any undertakings
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
0 — does not affect the haircut rating
The Sun moves into a new sign: a time for holy baths, dana and worship of the Sun, but not for new undertakings.
Group: Nanda. Deity: Rudra.
The ruler of the eleventh day of the waning Moon is Rudra, which is favorable for fasting and religious (spiritual) activities. Remembering the Supreme Deity will give especially positive results.
Meaning: Following Radha, success
Symbol: Lotus flower, row, furrow or rut
Deity: Mitra (Friend)
Type: soft (mridu, maitra) — For arts and music, friendship and love, new clothes and jewellery, weddings and festivals.
Vimshottari lord: Saturn
Shakti: give worship (whence abundance and honor, worthy relationships and popularity)
Inauspicious: difficulties and obstacles; the first 6 ghatis (about 2 h 24 min) are skipped.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): 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 Anuradha
No pruning; planting flowers, soaking and the like are allowed.
Krishna-ekadashi
plowing, pruning and weeding
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
0 — does not affect the haircut rating
Group: Bhadra. Deity: Sun (Ravi).
The Sun (Ravi) rules the twelfth day of the waning Moon and this period is auspicious for religious ceremonies, lighting the sacred fire and performing one's duties.
Meaning: Born before (eldest, chief)
Symbol: Umbrella or earring, amulet, necklace
Deity: Indra (Leader of the Gods)
Type: sharp (tikshna, daruna) — For drastic actions: surgery, severing ties, taming, exorcism, fighting diseases and enemies; unsuitable for other auspicious undertakings (the exception is weddings: Mula is among the nakshatras for marriage).
Vimshottari lord: Mercury
Shakti: rise up and win, draw strength in battle (looking for the limits of fearlessness)
Auspicious: investments, trade, savings, starting ventures that are meant to grow.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): 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 Jyestha
For pruning and uprooting; plowing and watering are allowed, but nothing else.
Krishna-dvadashi
neutral
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
0 — does not affect the haircut rating
Group: Jaya. Deity: God of Love.
The thirteenth day of the waning moon is ruled by the God of love, which is favorable for establishing friendly relations, sensual pleasures, as well as celebrations.
Meaning: Root
Symbol: Roots, elephant goad, lion's tail (panicle)
Deity: Nirriti (Goddess of Destruction or Alakshmi)
Type: sharp (tikshna, daruna) — For drastic actions: surgery, severing ties, taming, exorcism, fighting diseases and enemies; unsuitable for other auspicious undertakings (the exception is weddings: Mula is among the nakshatras for marriage).
Vimshottari lord: Ketu
Shakti: destroy, crush (also the ability to destroy destruction)
Auspicious: everything lasting — foundations, building, planting, long-term commitments.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): planting trees, sowing grain crops
plants of the day: laurel, spices, for example hot peppers
nakshatra Mula
For pruning and uprooting; plowing and watering are allowed, but nothing else.
Krishna-trayodashi
no pruning or felling
for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
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.
14th tithi of the waning Moon, the eve of the new moon: unfavourable for new undertakings; a day of Shiva (Masik Shivaratri).
Group: Rikta. Deity: Kali.
Kali rules the fourteenth day of the waning moon and promotes destruction, appeal to elementals (forces of nature, elements) and spirits.
Meaning: Prior invincible, unsubdued
Symbol: Elephant tusk, fan or bed
Deity: Varuna
Type: fierce (ugra, krura) — For destructive and dangerous tasks: demolition, work with fire and weapons, disputes; unsuitable for other auspicious undertakings (the exception is weddings: Magha is among the nakshatras for marriage).
Vimshottari lord: Venus
Shakti: add strength, energy (regenerate)
Auspicious: 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.
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.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): field work, planting rice, grain, trees or flowers
plants of the day: watery vegetables such as cucumbers and zucchini, water-loving plants such as rice
nakshatra Purva-Ashadha
For pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else.
Krishna-chaturdashi
for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
do not start anything, only finish up safe tasks that require no exertion
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
“Omitted” tithi, lying entirely between two sunrises and touching neither of them (avama day): unfavourable for new undertakings.
Patron: Madhava; Aditya — Pushan. Full moon in nakshatra Magha. Ritu: Shishira.
Group: Nanda. Deity: Brahma.
The ruler of the first lunar day is Brahma. This time is suitable for all types of ceremonies.
Meaning: Subsequent invincible, insubordinate
Symbol: Small bed
Deity: Vishva-Deva (All Gods)
Type: fixed (dhruva, sthira) — For what is firm and lasting: laying house foundations, housewarming, planting, weddings, taking office, long-term projects.
Vimshottari lord: Sun
Shakti: give an undeniable victory, thanks to alliances and support
Inauspicious: 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.
Deity: Vayu (Marut)
Fixed, but auspicious: good for auspicious ceremonies, offerings and homa, work for prosperity and livelihood.
A karana is half a tithi; there are 60 of them in a lunar month.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): unfavorable for planting seeds, flowers and trees or for working in the field (favorable for fighting pests or pruning something)
plants of the day: onions, garlic and thorny plants, plants that actively defend themselves
nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha
Planting and sowing are allowed.
Shukla-pratipat
digging, plowing, planting trees
The “secret” Navaratri of the month of Magha — a time of hidden sadhana devoted to the Goddess.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Group: Bhadra. Deity: Vidhatr.
Patronizes the second lunar day of Vidhatr. This period is suitable for all matters designed for development and long-term preservation, for example, for laying the foundations of buildings.
Meaning: 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)
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.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): doing work related to water and earth - plowing and sowing, planting flowers and trees
plants of the day: climbers, plants that depend on others and adapt quickly, all leafy greens
nakshatra Shravana
Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result.
according to the Indian tradition: Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result (planting or sowing is not allowed).
Shukla-dvitya
planting and sowing are allowed (long-term result)
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).
The “secret” Navaratri of the month of Magha — a time of hidden sadhana devoted to the Goddess.
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.
Began on a Wednesday or Thursday: carries no particular dosha, but the five prohibitions of Panchaka still apply.
The Moon in Kumbha or Mina (from the middle of Dhanishtha to the end of Revati). During these five nakshatras people do not travel south, gather firewood or grass, lay a roof or build a bed; cremation is performed with a special rite.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Group: Jaya. Deity: Vishnu.
Vishnu rules the third lunar day. It is a suitable time for cutting hair, nails, shaving and other cosmetic procedures. You can begin any important business.
Meaning: 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
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.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): sowing, planting flowers and trees
plants of the day: plants with large sweet fruits, or with fleshy (voluminous) stems and leaves
nakshatra Dhanishtha
Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result.
according to the Indian tradition: Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result (planting or sowing is not allowed).
Shukla-tritya
any undertakings
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).
The “secret” Navaratri of the month of Magha — a time of hidden sadhana devoted to the Goddess.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
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.
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.
The nitya yoga of “calamity” is in force for most of the day: worldly undertakings are postponed, but the day is good for holy baths, dana, japa and ancestor rites.
Group: Rikta. Deity: Yama.
The ruler of the fourth lunar day is Yama. Important matters should not be started. It is possible to conduct military maneuvers, remove obstacles and destroy something.
Meaning: 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
what to do (Tibetan tradition): planting flowers and trees; digging the ground is not very favorable; do not prune and the like
plants of the day: flowers, ornamental plants
nakshatra Purva-Bhadra
For pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else.
Shukla-chaturti
felling trees, for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
The “secret” Navaratri of the month of Magha — a time of hidden sadhana devoted to the Goddess.
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
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.
Group: Purna. Deity: Soma.
The fifth lunar day is owned by Soma, who patronizes medicine, surgery and cleansing the body of poisons. You can begin other important things.
Meaning: Later blessed (foot, leg)
Symbol: Part of the red bed for legs (foot), twins
Deity: Ahirbudhyana (Serpent of the Deep - Milky Way under the horizon)
Type: fixed (dhruva, sthira) — For what is firm and lasting: laying house foundations, housewarming, planting, weddings, taking office, long-term projects.
Vimshottari lord: Saturn
Shakti: give rain (nourishment and stability)
Auspicious: 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.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): working in the field, planting flowers and trees, sowing, making a pond and a well; do not plow
plants of the day: slow-growing, long-lived, dense, heavy, sturdy plants
nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra
Planting and sowing are allowed.
Shukla-panchami
do not fell trees, any undertakings
plowing the ground
The “secret” Navaratri of the month of Magha — a time of hidden sadhana devoted to the Goddess.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Group: Nanda. Deity: Kartikeya.
Kartikeya presides on the sixth lunar day, favoring coronations (taking office), establishing new friendships, celebrating holidays and performances.
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)
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.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): planting trees, sowing grain crops
plants of the day: laurel, spices, for example hot peppers
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-shashti
plowing the ground
soaking seeds is allowed, farming
The “secret” Navaratri of the month of Magha — a time of hidden sadhana devoted to the Goddess.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Group: Bhadra. Deity: Indra.
The seventh lunar day is ruled by Indra and this favors the start of travel, the purchase of vehicles, as well as other matters where movement is a characteristic feature.
Meaning: 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
Auspicious (in some traditions — especially auspicious): study, practice, mastering new things — anything achieved through effort.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): field work, planting rice, grain, trees or flowers
plants of the day: watery vegetables such as cucumbers and zucchini, water-loving plants such as rice
nakshatra Ashwini
Soaking seeds is allowed, but not planting or sowing.
Shukla-saptami
soaking seeds is allowed, farming
tillage and sowing are forbidden
The “secret” Navaratri of the month of Magha — a time of hidden sadhana devoted to the Goddess.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Group: Jaya. Deity: Vasus.
The ruler of the eighth lunar day is Vasu, which favors the beginning of military operations, the construction of defenses and fortifications.
Meaning: Carrier (porter or loader)
Symbol: Yoni (bosom, source)
Deity: Yama (Dharma-raja)
Type: fierce (ugra, krura) — For destructive and dangerous tasks: demolition, work with fire and weapons, disputes; unsuitable for other auspicious undertakings (the exception is weddings: Magha is among the nakshatras for marriage).
Vimshottari lord: Venus
Shakti: take (take away) something
what to do (Tibetan tradition): 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 Bharani
For pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else.
Shukla-ashtami
tillage and sowing are forbidden
for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
The “secret” Navaratri of the month of Magha — a time of hidden sadhana devoted to the Goddess.
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Group: Rikta. Deity: Serpent (Naga).
The serpent (Naga) patronizes the ninth lunar day, which is suitable for struggle, destruction, coercion and for efforts to overcome obstacles.
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
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 Krittika
Planting and sowing are not allowed, but everyday routine tasks may be carried out.
Shukla-navami
for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
any undertakings
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
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.
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 Rohini
Planting and sowing are allowed.
Shukla-dashami
any undertakings
pruning and weeding
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Group: Nanda. Deity: Rudra.
The ruler of the eleventh lunar day is Rudra, which is favorable for fasting and religious (spiritual) activities. Remembering the Supreme Deity will give especially positive results.
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 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-ekadashi
pruning and weeding
neutral
0 — does not affect the haircut rating
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.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): working in the field, planting flowers and trees, sowing, making a pond and a well; do not plow
plants of the day: slow-growing, long-lived, dense, heavy, sturdy plants
nakshatra Mrigashirsha
No pruning; planting flowers, soaking and the like are allowed.
according to the Indian tradition: No pruning; planting flowers, soaking seeds and the like are allowed.
Shukla-dvadashi
neutral
For pruning and uprooting; plowing and watering are allowed, but nothing else.
no pruning or felling
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.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): planting trees, sowing grain crops
plants of the day: laurel, spices, for example hot peppers
nakshatra Ardra
For pruning and uprooting; plowing and watering are allowed, but nothing else.
Shukla-triodashi
no pruning or felling
Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result.
according to the Indian tradition: Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result (planting or sowing is not allowed).