Panchanga Calendar

January 2000

SamvatsaraPramathi (13)MonthMargashirsha → Pausha from 7.01RituHemantaAyanaDakshinayana → Uttarayana from 15.01Place55°45′ N 37°35′ E, UTC+3 changeAyanamsaLahiri

January 2000 falls, in the lunar calendar (amanta), within the months Margashirsha (until 6.01), Pausha (from 7.01). Periods: until 14.01 — Kharmas. Major festivals: 15.01 Makara Sankranti (Uttarayana). 21.01 — lunar eclipse, total (visible until setting).

Mon

Tue

Wed

Thu

Fri

Sat

Sun

1Swa11

2Vish11Saphala Ekadashi

3Anu12until 11:33

4Jye13Masik Shivaratri

5Mul14

6PAsh30Amavasya

7UAsh1

8UAsh2after 09:34

9Shra3after 11:58

10Dhan4until 15:48

11Shat5

12PBh6Skanda Shashti

13UBh7

14Rev8Lohri

15Ashw9Makara Sankranti

16Bhar10after 14:39

17Krit11until 10:30

18Roh12Bhauma Pradosha

19Ard13until 14:30

20Pun14Purnima

21Push1Lunar eclipse

22Ashl2

23Mag3

24PPh4Sakat Chauth

25UPh5

26Has6

27Chit7after 09:43

28Swa8Kalashtami

29Vish9

30Anu10

31Jye11Shattila Ekadashi

Day ratingBest daysFavourableOrdinaryAvoid new venturesUnfavourable

Markersafter / until HH:MM

Moon5Waxing Moon5Waning Moon15Purnima30Amavasya

Nakshatra typesfixedsoftlightmovablesharpfiercemixed

Icons this month (19)

Tripushkar YogaEkadashiPradoshaShivaratriday of Amavasya (ancestor rites)Chandra DarshanVinayaka ChaturthiSkanda ShashtiLohriAmrita Siddhi YogaGoddess (Durga, Kali)Makara SankrantiPongalDwipushkar Yogaday of Purnima (full moon fast and puja)Lunar eclipse, totalmoment of the full moon (see the time in the “Sky this month” card)SankashtiKalashtami

How to read the calendar

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

Best days

3.01 Mon — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Anandadi: Manasa, Auspicious nakshatra until 11:33
Anuradha (soft): for arts and music, friendship and love, new clothes and jewellery, weddings and festivals.
7.01 Fri — Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Anandadi: Ananda, Auspicious nakshatra
Uttara-Ashadha (fixed): for what is firm and lasting: laying house foundations, housewarming, planting, weddings, taking office, long-term projects.
8.01 Sat — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Anandadi: Chara, Auspicious nakshatra after 09:34 until 15:31
Shravana (movable): for journeys and moving house, buying vehicles, gardening, quick and temporary changes.
10.01 Mon — Yoga Siddhi, Ravi Yoga, Anandadi: Shubha until 15:48
Dhanishtha (movable): for journeys and moving house, buying vehicles, gardening, quick and temporary changes.
13.01 Thu — Ravi Yoga, Anandadi: Chhatra, Auspicious nakshatra
Uttara-Bhadra (fixed): for what is firm and lasting: laying house foundations, housewarming, planting, weddings, taking office, long-term projects.
26.01 Wed — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Anandadi: Ananda, Auspicious nakshatra
Hasta (light): for quick matters: trade, healing, study, travel, purchases and starting a business.
27.01 Thu — Ravi Yoga, Anandadi: Chara, Auspicious nakshatra after 09:43 until 15:15
Chitra (soft): for arts and music, friendship and love, new clothes and jewellery, weddings and festivals.

Festivals

2.01 Sun Saphala Ekadashi
3.01 Mon Soma Pradosha
4.01 Tue Masik Shivaratri
6.01 Thu Margashirsha Amavasya
8.01 Sat Chandra Darshan
10.01 Mon Vinayaka Chaturthi
12.01 Wed Skanda Shashti
14.01 Fri Lohri
14.01 Fri Masik Durgashtami
15.01 Sat Makara Sankranti (Uttarayana)
15.01 Sat Thai Pongal
17.01 Mon Pausha Putrada Ekadashi
18.01 Tue Bhauma Pradosha
20.01 Thu Pausha Purnima (Shakambhari)
21.01 Fri Thaipusam
24.01 Mon Sakat Chauth (Sankashti, Lambodara)
28.01 Fri Kalashtami
31.01 Mon Shattila Ekadashi

Special muhurta yogas

1.01 Sat Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 08:59–16:03
2.01 Sun Tripushkar Yoga 10:49–18:50
3.01 Mon Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 08:59–21:50
8.01 Sat Tripushkar Yoga 08:56–09:34
8.01 Sat Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 09:34–08:55 (09.01)
13.01 Thu Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 17:02–08:51 (14.01)
14.01 Fri Amrita Siddhi Yoga 08:51–16:51
14.01 Fri Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day
17.01 Mon Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 12:45–08:46 (18.01)
18.01 Tue Dwipushkar Yoga 10:26–17:53
20.01 Thu Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day
20.01 Thu Amrita Siddhi Yoga 02:27–08:43 (21.01)
20.01 Thu Guru Pushya Yoga 02:27–08:43 (21.01)
26.01 Wed Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 08:35–19:40

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

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

Avoid starting important matters

2.01 Sun — many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower), Krakacha Yoga, Anandadi: Utpata (unfavourable day)
5.01 Wed — Yamaghanta, Krishna Chaturdashi, Fierce or sharp nakshatra (unfavourable day)
6.01 Thu — Amavasya, Fierce or sharp nakshatra, Yoga Vyaghata
11.01 Tue — Anandadi: Mrityu, many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower), Vyatipata (unfavourable day)
14.01 Fri — Bhadra on earth, Sankranti day, Panchaka
20.01 Thu — Kshaya tithi, Eclipse, Vishti (Bhadra)
21.01 Fri — Eclipse, Anandadi: Utpata (unfavourable day)
23.01 Sun — Yamaghanta, Bhadra on earth, Fierce or sharp nakshatra (unfavourable day)
30.01 Sun — Anandadi: Mrityu, Vishti (Bhadra) (unfavourable day)
31.01 Mon — Krakacha Yoga, Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Fierce or sharp nakshatra

Sky this month

6.01 New moon (Amavasya) 21:13
14.01 Makara Sankranti 20:30 — the Sun enters Makara (Capricorn)
21.01 Full moon (Purnima) 07:40
21.01 Lunar eclipse, total, greatest eclipse 07:43, magnitude 1.326
visible until setting: 06:01–08:48, maximum eclipse here 07:43, magnitude 1.326

Periods

until 14.01 Kharmas
10.01 01:02 – 14.01 16:51 Roga Panchaka

Samvatsara and month

Pramathi (No. 13, “tormenting, agitating”) — A restless year: unrest and anxiety, moderate rains; calls for caution. more

Northern samvatsara: Nandana. Shaka Samvat 1921, Vikram Samvat 2056, Kali Yuga 5100.

Margashirsha (Sahas) — The month of which Krishna says: “Among the months I am Margashirsha” (Bhagavad Gita 10.35). Gita Jayanti, Datta Jayanti. more

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

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

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

Summary	Favourable day — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Anandadi: Siddhi
Month	Margashirsha (amanta) · Pausha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Pramathi (No. 13) · Shaka 1921 · Vikram 2056 more
Period	Kharmas

At sunrise 08:59

Tithi	11Krishna-ekadashi (Nanda, Rudra) · until 10:49 (02.01) more the tithi will also last until tomorrow’s sunrise (tryahasparsha)
Nakshatra	Swati, pada 3 (movable, Waiu (Wind), Rahu) · until 16:03 more
Yoga	Sukarma (“good deed”, auspicious) · until 10:07 more
Karana	Bava (movable) · until 21:39 more
Vara	Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Dhanu (Sagittarius), Moon: Tula (Libra)

Changes during the day

from 10:07	yoga Dhriti
from 16:03	nakshatra Vishakha
from 21:39	karana Balava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	08:13
Sunrise	08:59
Noon	12:32
Sunset	16:06
End of twilight	16:52
Moonrise	03:11
Moonset	13:30
Day length	7 h 06 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 16:03

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Swati (08:59–16:03) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Vishakha (16:03–16:06) is good for sowing, for root crops.

more — lunar calendar for gardeners

Festivals and periods

Kharmas

Muhurta

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 08:59–16:03 Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 08:59–16:03

Hutashana Yoga all day

Anandadi: Siddhi 08:59–16:03 Anandadi: Shubha 16:03–08:59 (02.01)

Gandanta (tithi): 08:08–09:00

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	none on this day

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	10:46–11:39
Yamaganda	13:26–14:19
Gulika Kalam	08:59–09:52
Dur Muhurta	08:59–09:27, 09:27–09:56
Varjyam	22:18–00:05 (02.01)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 09:51–10:56, 11:40–12:21, 13:14–16:03

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 09:51–10:56, 11:40–12:21, 13:14–16:03
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 09:51–10:56, 11:40–12:21, 13:14–16:03
Bathing, washing hair	average throughout the daytime

Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Swati until 16:03, Vishakha from 16:03; tithi Krishna-ekadashi; lagna Dhanu 08:59, Makara 09:51, Kumbha 10:56, Mina 11:40, Mesha 12:21, Vrishabha 13:14, Mithuna 14:44

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Swati (until 16:03) — relief from all suffering; Vishakha (from 16:03) — loss of money; Saturday — decline of physical strength.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Favourable day · score S = +3

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

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 08:59–16:03+1 Anandadi: Siddhi 08:59–16:03+1 Auspicious nakshatra 08:59–16:03+1 Yoga Sukarma 08:59–10:07+1 Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 08:59–16:030 Hutashana Yoga all day (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Kharmas−1 Gandanta 08:59–09:00−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−2 Tryahasparsha

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

Panchanga at sunrise 08:59

Summary	Unfavourable day — many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower), Krakacha Yoga
Month	Margashirsha (amanta) · Pausha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Pramathi (No. 13) · Shaka 1921 · Vikram 2056 more
Period	Kharmas
Festivals	Saphala Ekadashi

At sunrise 08:59

Tithi	11Krishna-ekadashi (Nanda, Rudra) · until 10:49 more vriddhi: the same tithi also prevailed at yesterday’s sunrise
Nakshatra	Vishakha, pada 3 (mixed, Indra and Agni, Jupiter) · until 18:50 more
Yoga	Dhriti (“steadfastness, firmness”, auspicious) · until 10:44 more
Karana	Balava (movable) · until 10:49 more
Vara	Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Dhanu (Sagittarius), Moon: Tula (Libra)

Changes during the day

from 10:44	yoga Shula
from 10:49	tithi Krishna-dvadashi
from 10:49	karana Kaulava
from 18:50	nakshatra Anuradha
from 00:04 (03.01)	karana Taitila

Sun and Moon

Dawn	08:12
Sunrise	08:59
Noon	12:33
Sunset	16:07
End of twilight	16:54
Moonrise	04:20
Moonset	13:50
Day length	7 h 08 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 10:49

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

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

more — lunar calendar for gardeners

Festivals and periods

Saphala Ekadashi · Vishnu

The Ekadashi of the dark half of Margashirsha (Pausha in North India). “Fruitful”: the fast makes new undertakings successful; Narayana is worshipped and oil lamps are lit.

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 08:33 (01.01)–10:49
Ekadashi prevails at two sunrises, but on the first day Dashami extends into Arunodaya — everyone fasts on the second day
Parana (breaking the fast): 08:59–10:24 (03.01)

Kharmas

Muhurta

Tripushkar Yoga 10:49–18:50

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:59–10:49 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 10:49–08:59 (03.01) Hutashana Yoga 10:49–08:59 (03.01) Krakacha Yoga 10:49–08:59 (03.01)

Anandadi: Utpata 08:59–18:50 Anandadi: Mrityu 18:50–08:59 (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	09:01–10:48

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	15:14–16:07
Yamaganda	12:33–13:27
Gulika Kalam	14:20–15:14
Dur Muhurta	15:10–15:39
Varjyam	23:20–01:08 (03.01)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: bad throughout the daytime

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

Cutting hair, shaving	bad throughout the daytime
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	bad throughout the daytime
Bathing, washing hair	average 09:47–10:49

Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Vishakha; tithi Krishna-ekadashi until 10:49, Krishna-dvadashi from 10:49; lagna Dhanu 08:59, Makara 09:47, Kumbha 10:52, Mina 11:36, Mesha 12:17, Vrishabha 13:10, Mithuna 14:40

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Vishakha — loss of money; Sunday — physical well-being.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Unfavourable day · score S = −10

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

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

+1 Yoga Dhriti 08:59–10:440 Kharmas0 Tripushkar Yoga 10:49–18:500 Yoga Shula 10:44–12:48−2 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 10:49–08:59 (03.01)−2 Hutashana Yoga 10:49–08:59 (03.01)−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:59–10:49−3 Anandadi: Utpata 08:59–18:50−3 Krakacha Yoga 10:49–08:59 (03.01)

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

Panchanga at sunrise 08:59

Summary	Best day — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Anandadi: Manasa; auspicious time — until 11:33
Month	Margashirsha (amanta) · Pausha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Pramathi (No. 13) · Shaka 1921 · Vikram 2056 more
Period	Kharmas
Festivals	Soma Pradosha

At sunrise 08:59

Tithi	12Krishna-dvadashi (Bhadra, Sun (Ravi)) · until 13:21 more
Nakshatra	Anuradha, pada 3 (soft, Mitra (Friend), Saturn) · until 21:50 more
Yoga	Shula (“spear, sharp pain”, inauspicious) · until 11:33 more
Karana	Taitila (movable) · until 13:21 more
Vara	Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Dhanu (Sagittarius), Moon: Vrischika (Scorpio)

Changes during the day

from 11:33	yoga Ganda
from 13:21	tithi Krishna-trayodashi
from 13:21	karana Gara
from 21:50	nakshatra Jyestha
from 02:40 (04.01)	karana Vanija

Sun and Moon

Dawn	08:12
Sunrise	08:59
Noon	12:33
Sunset	16:08
End of twilight	16:55
Moonrise	05:27
Moonset	14:14
Day length	7 h 09 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	from 13:21

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

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

more — lunar calendar for gardeners

Festivals and periods

Soma Pradosha · Shiva

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

Rule: pradosha vyapini: 3 muhurtas after sunset, 16:08–19:30
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Kharmas

Muhurta

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 08:59–21:50

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:59–13:21

Anandadi: Manasa 08:59–21:50 Anandadi: Padma 21:50–08:58 (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	10:08–11:56

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	09:52–10:46
Yamaganda	11:40–12:33
Gulika Kalam	13:27–14:21
Dur Muhurta	12:48–13:16, 14:14–14:42
Varjyam	04:09–05:58 (04.01)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 09:43–10:48, 11:32–12:13, 13:06–16:08

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 09:43–10:48, 11:32–12:13, 13:06–16:08
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 09:43–10:48, 11:32–12:13, 13:06–16:08
Bathing, washing hair	good 09:43–10:48, 11:32–12:13, 13:06–16:08

Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Anuradha; tithi Krishna-dvadashi until 13:21, Krishna-trayodashi from 13:21; 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: Anuradha — loss of money. In general Anuradha is favourable, but not for the very first shaving, cutting or trimming of hair (“vapanam”); Monday — clear, bright complexion.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Best day · score S = +6

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

Auspicious time ends by 11:33

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 08:59–21:50+1 Anandadi: Manasa 08:59–21:50+1 Auspicious nakshatra 08:59–21:50+1 Auspicious weekday0 Kharmas0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:59–13:21 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Yoga Ganda 11:33–14:02

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

Panchanga at sunrise 08:59

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Yoga Vriddhi; cons: Fierce or sharp nakshatra, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
Month	Margashirsha (amanta) · Pausha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Pramathi (No. 13) · Shaka 1921 · Vikram 2056 more
Period	Kharmas
Festivals	Masik Shivaratri

At sunrise 08:58

Tithi	13Krishna-trayodashi (Jaya, God of Love) · until 16:01 more
Nakshatra	Jyestha, pada 2 (sharp, Indra (Leader of the Gods), Mercury) · until 00:55 (05.01) more Gandamula
Yoga	Ganda (“danger, knot”, inauspicious) · until 12:27 more
Karana	Vanija (movable) · until 16:01 more
Vara	Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Dhanu (Sagittarius), Moon: Vrischika (Scorpio)

Changes during the day

from 12:27	yoga Vriddhi
from 16:01	tithi Krishna-chaturdashi
from 16:01	karana Vishti
from 00:55 (05.01)	nakshatra Mula
from 05:21 (05.01)	karana Shakuni

Sun and Moon

Dawn	08:12
Sunrise	08:58
Noon	12:34
Sunset	16:10
End of twilight	16:56
Moonrise	06:32
Moonset	14:44
Day length	7 h 11 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 16:01

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 (08:58–16:10) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 16:01–16:10: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Krishna-chaturdashi 16:01–16:10: according to the Kalaprakashika, ploughing on Chaturdashi puts the owner’s life in danger.

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Festivals and periods

Masik Shivaratri · Shiva

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

Rule: nishitha vyapini: midnight, 00:00–01:07 (05.01)
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Kharmas

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:58–16:01

Anandadi: Chhatra 00:55–08:58 (05.01) Anandadi: Mudgara 08:58–00:55 (05.01)

Bhadra in heaven: 16:01–00:55 (05.01); Bhadra Mukha 16:01–18:14
Bhadra in the netherworld: 00:55–05:21 (05.01); Bhadra Puchha 04:00–05:20 (05.01)
Gandanta (nakshatra): 18:09–07:41 (05.01)
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Jyestha

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	14:59–16:47

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	14:22–15:16
Yamaganda	10:46–11:40
Gulika Kalam	12:34–13:28
Dur Muhurta	10:24–10:53, 22:53–00:00 (05.01)
Varjyam	none on this day

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: bad throughout the daytime

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

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

Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Jyestha; tithi Krishna-trayodashi until 16:01, Krishna-chaturdashi from 16:01; 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: Jyestha — loss (reduction) of landed property (real estate); Tuesday — harm to longevity.

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

Krishna-chaturdashi 16:01–16:10: a Rikta and Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = −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) 08:58–16:01+1 Yoga Vriddhi 12:27–08:58 (05.01)0 Kharmas0 Vishti (Bhadra) 16:01–00:55 (05.01)0 Krishna Chaturdashi 16:01–08:58 (05.01)−1 Anandadi: Mudgara 08:58–00:55 (05.01)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 08:58–00:55 (05.01)

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

Panchanga at sunrise 08:58

Summary	Unfavourable day — Yamaghanta, Krishna Chaturdashi
Month	Margashirsha (amanta) · Pausha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Pramathi (No. 13) · Shaka 1921 · Vikram 2056 more
Period	Kharmas

At sunrise 08:58

Tithi	14Krishna-chaturdashi (Rikta, Kali) · until 18:40 more
Nakshatra	Mula, pada 2 (sharp, Nirriti (Goddess of Destruction or Alakshmi), Ketu) · until 03:57 (06.01) more Gandamula
Yoga	Vriddhi (“growth, increase”, auspicious) · until 13:23 more
Karana	Shakuni (fixed, inauspicious) · until 18:40 more
Vara	Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Dhanu (Sagittarius), Moon: Dhanu (Sagittarius)

Changes during the day

from 13:23	yoga Dhruva
from 18:40	tithi Amavasya
from 18:40	karana Chatushpada
from 03:57 (06.01)	nakshatra Purva-Ashadha
from 07:58 (06.01)	karana Naga

Sun and Moon

Dawn	08:12
Sunrise	08:58
Noon	12:34
Sunset	16:11
End of twilight	16:57
Moonrise	07:33
Moonset	15:21
Day length	7 h 13 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

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 (08:58–16:11) is good for sowing, for root crops.
Shakuni 08:58–16:11: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it (it is suitable for sowing).
Krishna-chaturdashi 08:58–16:11: according to the Kalaprakashika, ploughing on Chaturdashi puts the owner’s life in danger.

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Festivals and periods

Kharmas

Muhurta

Yamaghanta 08:58–03:57 (06.01)

Anandadi: Dhwaja 08:58–03:57 (06.01) Anandadi: Shrivatsa 03:57–08:57 (06.01)

Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Mula

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	06:43–07:51
Abhijit Muhurta	none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday
Vijaya Muhurta	13:47–14:16
Godhuli	16:11–16:45
Pradosha	16:11–19:32
Nishitha	00:01–01:08 (06.01)
Amrita Kalam	20:45–22:33

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	12:34–13:29
Yamaganda	09:52–10:46
Gulika Kalam	11:40–12:34
Dur Muhurta	12:20–12:49
Varjyam	02:09–03:57 (06.01)

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 09:35–10:40, 11:24–12:05, 12:58–16:11

Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Mula; tithi Krishna-chaturdashi; 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: Mula — ruin of the family; Wednesday — favour of the authorities.

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

Krishna-chaturdashi 08:58–16:11: 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

Unfavourable day · score S = −4

Strict prohibition: Yamaghanta

Avoid starting important matters: Krishna Chaturdashi

+1 Anandadi: Dhwaja 08:58–03:57 (06.01)+1 Yoga Vriddhi 08:58–13:23+1 Auspicious weekday0 Kharmas−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 08:58–03:57 (06.01)−3 Krishna Chaturdashi 08:58–18:40−3 Yamaghanta 08:58–03:57 (06.01)

Panchanga at sunrise 08:58

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Amavasya, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
Month	Margashirsha (amanta) · Pausha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Pramathi (No. 13) · Shaka 1921 · Vikram 2056 more
Period	Kharmas
Festivals	Margashirsha Amavasya

At sunrise 08:57

Tithi	30Amavasya (Purna, Pitris (ancestors)) · until 21:13 more
Nakshatra	Purva-Ashadha, pada 1 (fierce, Varuna, Venus) · until 06:52 (07.01) more
Yoga	Dhruva (“fixed, constant (the Pole Star)”, auspicious) · until 14:14 more
Karana	Naga (fixed, inauspicious) · until 21:13 more
Vara	Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Dhanu (Sagittarius), Moon: Dhanu (Sagittarius)

Changes during the day

from 14:14	yoga Vyaghata
from 21:13	tithi Shukla-pratipat
from 21:13	karana Kimstughna
from 06:52 (07.01)	nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha

Sun and Moon

Dawn	08:11
Sunrise	08:57
Noon	12:35
Sunset	16:13
End of twilight	16:58
Moonrise	08:27
Moonset	16:06
Day length	7 h 15 min

Sky

New moon (Amavasya)	21:13

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Ashadha (08:57–16:13) is good for root crops.
Naga 08:57–16:13: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

Margashirsha Amavasya · Pitris (ancestors)

The new moon of Margashirsha; in Tamil Nadu, when it falls in Mula nakshatra, Hanuman Jayanti is celebrated on this day.

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 18:40 (05.01)–21:13
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Kharmas

Muhurta

Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 06:52–08:57 (07.01)

Anandadi: Prajapati 08:57–06:52 (07.01) Anandadi: Saumya 06:52–08:57 (07.01)

Gandanta (tithi): 20:47–21:40

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	06:43–07:50
Abhijit Muhurta	12:20–12:49
Vijaya Muhurta	13:47–14:16
Godhuli	16:13–16:46
Pradosha	16:13–19:33
Nishitha	00:01–01:08 (07.01)
Amrita Kalam	01:29–03:17 (07.01)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	13:29–14:24
Yamaganda	08:57–09:52
Gulika Kalam	10:46–11:40
Dur Muhurta	11:22–11:51, 14:16–14:45
Varjyam	14:43–16:31

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 Purva-Ashadha; tithi Amavasya; 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: Purva-Ashadha — ruin of the family; Thursday — success.

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

Amavasya 08:57–16:13: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −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: Amavasya

+1 Anandadi: Prajapati 08:57–06:52 (07.01)+1 Yoga Dhruva 08:57–14:14+1 Auspicious weekday0 Kharmas0 Yoga Vyaghata 14:14–17:57−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 08:57–06:52 (07.01)−3 Amavasya 08:57–21:13

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

Panchanga at sunrise 08:57

Summary	Best day — Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Anandadi: Ananda
Month	Pausha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Pramathi (No. 13) · Shaka 1921 · Vikram 2056 more
Period	Kharmas

At sunrise 08:57

Tithi	1Shukla-pratipat (Nanda, Brahma) · until 23:34 more
Nakshatra	Uttara-Ashadha, pada 1 (fixed, Vishva-Deva (All Gods), Sun) · until 09:34 (08.01) more
Yoga	Vyaghata (“crushing blow”, inauspicious) · until 14:58 more
Karana	Kimstughna (fixed) · until 10:26 more
Vara	Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Dhanu (Sagittarius), Moon: Dhanu (Sagittarius)

Changes during the day

from 10:26	karana Bava
from 14:58	yoga Harshana
from 23:34	tithi Shukla-dvitya
from 23:34	karana Balava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	08:11
Sunrise	08:57
Noon	12:35
Sunset	16:14
End of twilight	17:00
Moonrise	09:13
Moonset	17:01
Day length	7 h 17 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Ashadha (08:57–16:14) is good for sowing.
Kimstughna 08:57–10:26: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

Kharmas

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:57–23:34

Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 08:57–23:34 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 23:34–08:56 (08.01)

Anandadi: Ananda 08:57–02:55 (08.01) Anandadi: Kaladanda 02:55–08:56 (08.01)

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	02:27–04:13 (08.01)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	11:41–12:35
Yamaganda	14:25–15:19
Gulika Kalam	09:51–10:46
Dur Muhurta	10:24–10:53, 12:50–13:19
Varjyam	15:46–17:33

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average throughout the daytime

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

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

Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha; tithi Shukla-pratipat; lagna Dhanu 08:57, Makara 09:28, Kumbha 10:32, Mina 11:16, Mesha 11:57, Vrishabha 12:50, Mithuna 14:20

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

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Best day · score S = +5

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

+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:57–23:34+1 Anandadi: Ananda 08:57–02:55 (08.01)+1 Auspicious nakshatra all day+1 Auspicious weekday0 Yoga Harshana 14:58–08:56 (08.01)0 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 08:57–23:34 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Kharmas

Panchanga at sunrise 08:57

Summary	Best day — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Anandadi: Chara; auspicious time — after 09:34; auspicious time — until 15:31
Month	Pausha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Pramathi (No. 13) · Shaka 1921 · Vikram 2056 more
Period	Kharmas
Festivals	Chandra Darshan

At sunrise 08:56

Tithi	2Shukla-dvitya (Bhadra, Vidhatr) · until 01:39 (09.01) more
Nakshatra	Uttara-Ashadha, pada 4 (fixed, Vishva-Deva (All Gods), Sun) · until 09:34 more
Yoga	Harshana (“delighting”, auspicious) · until 15:31 more
Karana	Balava (movable) · until 12:39 more
Vara	Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Dhanu (Sagittarius), Moon: Makara (Capricorn)

Changes during the day

from 09:34	nakshatra Shravana
from 12:39	karana Kaulava
from 15:31	yoga Vajra
from 01:39 (09.01)	tithi Shukla-tritya
from 01:39 (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	09:50
Moonset	18:02
Day length	7 h 19 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 09:34

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, Uttara-Ashadha (08:56–09:34) is good for sowing.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Shravana (09:34–16:15) is good for sowing.

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Festivals and periods

Chandra Darshan · Chandra (the Moon)

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

Rule: first visible lunar crescent, 16:15–18:02
Crescent Moon above the horizon after sunset: 16:15–18:02

Kharmas

Muhurta

Tripushkar Yoga 08:56–09:34 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 09:34–08:55 (09.01)

Anandadi: Chara 08:56–11:20 Anandadi: Sthira 11:20–08:55 (09.01)

Surya Dagdha tithi: Shukla-dvitya

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	06:42–07:49
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	00:31–02:17 (09.01)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	10:46–11:41
Yamaganda	13:31–14:26
Gulika Kalam	08:56–09:51
Dur Muhurta	08:56–09:25, 09:25–09:55
Varjyam	13:58–15:43

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average throughout the daytime

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average throughout the daytime
Cutting fingernails	average throughout the daytime
Cutting toenails	average 09:24–10:28, 11:12–11:53, 12:46–16:15
Bathing, washing hair	average throughout the daytime

Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha until 09:34, Shravana from 09:34; tithi Shukla-dvitya; 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: Uttara-Ashadha (until 09:34) — improved health; Shravana (from 09:34) — bodily development (physical growth); Saturday — decline of physical strength.

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Best day · score S = +5

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

Auspicious time begins after 09:34

Auspicious time ends by 15:31

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 09:34–08:55 (09.01)+1 Anandadi: Chara 08:56–11:20+1 Auspicious nakshatra 08:56–09:34+1 Yoga Harshana 08:56–15:31+1 Auspicious tithi 08:56–01:39 (09.01)0 Kharmas0 Tripushkar Yoga 08:56–09:340 Yoga Vajra 15:31–16:44−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Surya Dagdha tithi 08:56–01:39 (09.01)

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

Panchanga at sunrise 08:56

Summary	Favourable day — Ravi Yoga, Anandadi: Matanga; auspicious time — after 11:58
Month	Pausha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Pramathi (No. 13) · Shaka 1921 · Vikram 2056 more
Period	Kharmas

At sunrise 08:55

Tithi	3Shukla-tritya (Jaya, Vishnu) · until 03:22 (10.01) more
Nakshatra	Shravana, pada 4 (movable, Shri Vishnu, Moon) · until 11:58 more
Yoga	Vajra (“diamond, thunderbolt”, inauspicious) · until 15:49 more
Karana	Taitila (movable) · until 14:33 more
Vara	Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Dhanu (Sagittarius), Moon: Makara (Capricorn)

Changes during the day

from 11:58	nakshatra Dhanishtha
from 14:33	karana Gara
from 15:49	yoga Siddhi
from 03:22 (10.01)	tithi Shukla-chaturti
from 03:22 (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	10:21
Moonset	19:10
Day length	7 h 21 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 11:58

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, Shravana (08:55–11:58) is good for sowing.

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Festivals and periods

Kharmas

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 11:58–08:55 (10.01)

Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:22–08:55 (10.01)

Anandadi: Matanga 11:58–08:55 (10.01) Anandadi: Gada 08:55–11:58

Roga Panchaka: 01:02 (10.01)–16:51 (14.01)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	06:42–07:49
Abhijit Muhurta	12:21–12:51
Vijaya Muhurta	13:50–14:19
Godhuli	16:17–16:50
Pradosha	16:17–19:37
Nishitha	00:03–01:09 (10.01)
Amrita Kalam	02:43–04:27 (10.01)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	15:22–16:17
Yamaganda	12:36–13:31
Gulika Kalam	14:27–15:22
Dur Muhurta	15:18–15:48
Varjyam	16:18–18:02

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 Sunday; nakshatra Shravana until 11:58, Dhanishtha from 11:58; tithi Shukla-tritya; 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: Shravana (until 11:58) — bodily development (physical growth); Dhanishtha (from 11:58) — longevity (increased vitality); Sunday — physical well-being.

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Favourable day · score S = +4

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

Auspicious time begins after 11:58

+2 Ravi Yoga 11:58–08:55 (10.01)+1 Anandadi: Matanga 11:58–08:55 (10.01)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 08:55–11:58+1 Auspicious tithi 08:55–03:22 (10.01)0 Yoga Siddhi 15:49–08:55 (10.01)0 Kharmas−1 Anandadi: Gada 08:55–11:58

Panchanga at sunrise 08:55

Summary	Best day — Yoga Siddhi, Ravi Yoga; auspicious time — until 15:48
Month	Pausha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Pramathi (No. 13) · Shaka 1921 · Vikram 2056 more
Period	Kharmas
Festivals	Vinayaka Chaturthi

At sunrise 08:55

Tithi	4Shukla-chaturti (Rikta, Yama) · until 04:38 (11.01) more
Nakshatra	Dhanishtha, pada 4 (movable, Vasu (kind) - 8 phenomena of nature, assistants of Indra, Mars) · until 13:59 more
Yoga	Siddhi (“success, accomplishment”, auspicious) · until 15:48 more
Karana	Vanija (movable) · until 16:03 more
Vara	Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Dhanu (Sagittarius), Moon: Kumbha (Aquarius)

Changes during the day

from 13:59	nakshatra Shatabhisha
from 15:48	yoga Vyatipata
from 16:03	karana Vishti
from 04:38 (11.01)	tithi Shukla-panchami
from 04:38 (11.01)	karana Bava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	08:09
Sunrise	08:55
Noon	12:36
Sunset	16:19
End of twilight	17:04
Moonrise	10:46
Moonset	20:20
Day length	7 h 24 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 13:59

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 (13:59–16:19) is good for sowing.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 16:03–16:19: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

Vinayaka Chaturthi · Ganesha

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

Rule: madhyahna vyapini: midday (the 3rd fifth of the daytime), 11:52–13:21
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Kharmas

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 08:55–13:59 Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 08:55–13:59

Anandadi: Shubha 08:55–13:59 Anandadi: Amrita 13:59–08:54 (11.01)

Bhadra on earth: 16:03–04:38 (11.01); Bhadra Mukha 16:00–18:06; Bhadra Puchha 03:22–04:38 (11.01)
Roga Panchaka: 01:02–16:51 (14.01)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	06:42–07:48
Abhijit Muhurta	12:22–12:51
Vijaya Muhurta	13:51–14:20
Godhuli	16:19–16:52
Pradosha	16:19–19:38
Nishitha	00:03–01:09 (11.01)
Amrita Kalam	07:53–09:35 (11.01)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	09:50–10:46
Yamaganda	11:41–12:37
Gulika Kalam	13:32–14:28
Dur Muhurta	12:51–13:21, 14:20–14:50
Varjyam	21:39–23:22

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 Dhanishtha until 13:59, Shatabhisha from 13:59; tithi Shukla-chaturti; 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: Dhanishtha (until 13:59) — longevity (increased vitality); Shatabhisha (from 13:59) — gaining strength; Monday — clear, bright complexion.

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

Shukla-chaturti 08:55–16:19: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Bhadra on earth 16:03–16:19: 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).
Vyatipata 15:48–16:19: auspicious undertakings, including haircuts, are avoided during this yoga (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

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 15:48

+2 Yoga Siddhi 08:55–15:48+2 Ravi Yoga 08:55–13:59+1 Anandadi: Shubha 08:55–13:59+1 Auspicious nakshatra 08:55–13:59+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 08:55–13:590 Kharmas0 Bhadra on earth 16:03–04:38 (11.01)0 Vyatipata 15:48–08:54 (11.01)−1 Panchaka all day−2 Rikta tithi 08:55–04:38 (11.01)

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

Panchanga at sunrise 08:55

Summary	Unfavourable day — Anandadi: Mrityu, many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower)
Month	Pausha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Pramathi (No. 13) · Shaka 1921 · Vikram 2056 more
Period	Kharmas

At sunrise 08:54

Tithi	5Shukla-panchami (Purna, Soma) · until 05:22 (12.01) more
Nakshatra	Shatabhisha, pada 3 (movable, Varuna, Rahu) · until 15:33 more
Yoga	Vyatipata (“calamity, downfall”, inauspicious) · until 15:26 more
Karana	Bava (movable) · until 17:04 more
Vara	Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Dhanu (Sagittarius), Moon: Kumbha (Aquarius)

Changes during the day

from 15:26	yoga Variyana
from 15:33	nakshatra Purva-Bhadra
from 17:04	karana Balava
from 05:22 (12.01)	tithi Shukla-shashti
from 05:22 (12.01)	karana Kaulava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	08:09
Sunrise	08:54
Noon	12:37
Sunset	16:20
End of twilight	17:05
Moonrise	11:08
Moonset	21:33
Day length	7 h 26 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 15:33

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Shatabhisha (08:54–15:33) is good for sowing.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Bhadra (15:33–16:20) is good for root crops.

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Festivals and periods

Kharmas

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 13:59–15:33

Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:54–05:22 (12.01) Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:22–08:53 (12.01)

Anandadi: Mrityu 08:54–15:33 Anandadi: Kana 15:33–08:53 (12.01)

Roga Panchaka: 01:02 (10.01)–16:51 (14.01)
Gandanta (tithi): 04:57–05:46 (12.01)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	06:41–07:47
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	07:53–09:35, 08:15–09:55 (12.01)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	14:29–15:24
Yamaganda	10:45–11:41
Gulika Kalam	12:37–13:33
Dur Muhurta	10:23–10:53, 22:57–00:03 (12.01)
Varjyam	22:14–23:54

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 15:26–16:20

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	average 15:26–16:20
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 15:26–16:20
Bathing, washing hair	average throughout the daytime

Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Shatabhisha until 15:33, Purva-Bhadra from 15:33; tithi Shukla-panchami; lagna Dhanu 08:54, Makara 09:12, Kumbha 10:16, Mina 11:00, Mesha 11:41, Vrishabha 12:35, Mithuna 14:04

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Shatabhisha (until 15:33) — gaining strength; Purva-Bhadra (from 15:33) — facing death (dangers); Tuesday — harm to longevity.

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

Vyatipata 08:54–15:26: auspicious undertakings, including haircuts, are avoided during this yoga (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Unfavourable day · score S = −8

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

Avoid starting important matters: Vyatipata

+1 Auspicious nakshatra 08:54–15:33+1 Auspicious tithi 08:54–05:22 (12.01)0 Ravi Yoga 13:59–15:330 Yoga Variyana 15:26–08:53 (12.01)0 Kharmas0 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 15:33–08:53 (12.01)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Panchaka all day−2 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:54–05:22 (12.01)−3 Anandadi: Mrityu 08:54–15:33−3 Vyatipata 08:54–15:26

Panchanga at sunrise 08:54

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Anandadi: Padma, Yoga Variyana; cons: Fierce or sharp nakshatra, Panchaka
Month	Pausha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Pramathi (No. 13) · Shaka 1921 · Vikram 2056 more
Period	Kharmas
Festivals	Skanda Shashti

At sunrise 08:53

Tithi	6Shukla-shashti (Nanda, Kartikeya) · until 05:31 (13.01) more
Nakshatra	Purva-Bhadra, pada 3 (fierce, Aja Ekapad - sunbeam or lightning strike, Jupiter) · until 16:35 more
Yoga	Variyana (“excellent, best”, auspicious) · until 14:39 more
Karana	Kaulava (movable) · until 17:31 more
Vara	Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Dhanu (Sagittarius), Moon: Kumbha (Aquarius)

Changes during the day

from 14:39	yoga Parigha
from 16:35	nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra
from 17:31	karana Taitila
from 05:31 (13.01)	tithi Shukla-saptami
from 05:31 (13.01)	karana Gara

Sun and Moon

Dawn	08:08
Sunrise	08:53
Noon	12:37
Sunset	16:22
End of twilight	17:07
Moonrise	11:27
Moonset	22:48
Day length	7 h 29 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Bhadra (08:53–16:22) is good for root crops.

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Festivals and periods

Skanda Shashti · Skanda (Murugan, Kartikeya)

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

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 05:22–05:31 (13.01)
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Kharmas

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 16:35–08:52 (13.01) Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:31–08:52 (13.01)

Anandadi: Padma 08:53–16:35 Anandadi: Lumbaka 16:35–08:52 (13.01)

Roga Panchaka: 01:02 (10.01)–16:51 (14.01)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	06:41–07:47
Abhijit Muhurta	none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday
Vijaya Muhurta	13:52–14:22
Godhuli	16:22–16:55
Pradosha	16:22–19:40
Nishitha	00:04–01:10 (13.01)
Amrita Kalam	08:15–09:55

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	12:37–13:34
Yamaganda	09:49–10:45
Gulika Kalam	11:41–12:37
Dur Muhurta	12:22–12:52
Varjyam	02:22–04:00 (13.01)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 09:08–10:12, 10:56–11:37, 12:31–16:22

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 09:08–10:12, 10:56–11:37, 12:31–16:22
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 09:08–10:12, 10:56–11:37, 12:31–16:22
Bathing, washing hair	average 09:08–10:12, 10:56–11:37, 12:31–16:22

Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Purva-Bhadra; tithi Shukla-shashti; lagna Dhanu 08:53, Makara 09:08, Kumbha 10:12, Mina 10:56, Mesha 11:37, Vrishabha 12:31, Mithuna 14:00

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = +1

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

+1 Anandadi: Padma 08:53–16:35+1 Yoga Variyana 08:53–14:39+1 Auspicious weekday0 Kharmas0 Yoga Parigha 14:39–02:01 (13.01)−1 Panchaka all day−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 08:53–16:35

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

Panchanga at sunrise 08:53

Summary	Best day — Ravi Yoga, Anandadi: Chhatra
Month	Pausha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Pramathi (No. 13) · Shaka 1921 · Vikram 2056 more
Period	Kharmas

At sunrise 08:52

Tithi	7Shukla-saptami (Bhadra, Indra) · until 05:03 (14.01) more
Nakshatra	Uttara-Bhadra, pada 3 (fixed, Ahirbudhyana (Serpent of the Deep - Milky Way under the horizon), Saturn) · until 17:02 more
Yoga	Parigha (“bolt, barrier”, inauspicious) · until 13:23 more
Karana	Gara (movable) · until 17:22 more
Vara	Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Dhanu (Sagittarius), Moon: Mina (Pisces)

Changes during the day

from 13:23	yoga Shiva
from 17:02	nakshatra Revati
from 17:22	karana Vanija
from 05:03 (14.01)	tithi Shukla-ashtami
from 05:03 (14.01)	karana Vishti

Sun and Moon

Dawn	08:07
Sunrise	08:52
Noon	12:38
Sunset	16:24
End of twilight	17:08
Moonrise	11:45
Moonset	none
Day length	7 h 31 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, Uttara-Bhadra (08:52–16:24) is good for sowing.

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Festivals and periods

Kharmas

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 08:52–17:02 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 17:02–08:51 (14.01)

Krakacha Yoga 05:03–08:51 (14.01) Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:03–08:51 (14.01)

Anandadi: Chhatra 08:52–17:02 Anandadi: Mitra 17:02–08:51 (14.01)

Bhadra on earth: 05:03–16:34 (14.01); Bhadra Puchha 06:46–07:54 (14.01); Bhadra Mukha 07:54–09:49 (14.01)
Roga Panchaka: 01:02 (10.01)–16:51 (14.01)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	06:40–07:46
Abhijit Muhurta	12:23–12:53
Vijaya Muhurta	13:53–14:23
Godhuli	16:24–16:57
Pradosha	16:24–19:41
Nishitha	00:04–01:10 (14.01)
Amrita Kalam	12:09–13:47

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	13:34–14:31
Yamaganda	08:52–09:48
Gulika Kalam	10:45–11:41
Dur Muhurta	11:23–11:53, 14:23–14:53
Varjyam	04:57–06:32 (14.01)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 09:04–10:09, 10:52–11:34, 12:27–16:24

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

Cutting hair, shaving	good 09:04–10:09, 10:52–11:34, 12:27–16:24
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	good 09:04–10:09, 10:52–11:34, 12:27–16:24
Bathing, washing hair	good 09:04–10:09, 10:52–11:34, 12:27–16:24

Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra; tithi Shukla-saptami; lagna Dhanu 08:52, Makara 09:04, Kumbha 10:09, Mina 10:52, Mesha 11:34, Vrishabha 12:27, Mithuna 13:56, Karka 16:23

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Uttara-Bhadra — a good life; Thursday — success.

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.

+2 Ravi Yoga 08:52–17:02+1 Anandadi: Chhatra 08:52–17:02+1 Auspicious nakshatra 08:52–17:02+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 08:52–05:03 (14.01)0 Yoga Shiva 13:23–08:51 (14.01)0 Kharmas−1 Panchaka all day

Panchanga at sunrise 08:52

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Bhadra on earth, Sankranti day
Month	Pausha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Pramathi (No. 13) · Shaka 1921 · Vikram 2056 more
Period	Kharmas
Festivals	Lohri · Masik Durgashtami

At sunrise 08:51

Tithi	8Shukla-ashtami (Jaya, Vasus) · until 03:55 (15.01) more
Nakshatra	Revati, pada 3 (soft, Pushan (Prosperous), Mercury) · until 16:51 more Gandamula
Yoga	Shiva (“auspicious, benevolent”, auspicious) · until 11:38 more
Karana	Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 16:34 more
Vara	Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Dhanu (Sagittarius), Moon: Mina (Pisces)

Changes during the day

from 11:38	yoga Siddha
from 16:34	karana Bava
from 16:51	nakshatra Ashwini
from 03:55 (15.01)	tithi Shukla-navami
from 03:55 (15.01)	karana Balava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	08:07
Sunrise	08:51
Noon	12:38
Sunset	16:25
End of twilight	17:10
Moonrise	12:03
Moonset	00:05
Day length	7 h 34 min

Sky

Makara Sankranti	20:30 — the Sun enters Makara (Capricorn)

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Revati (08:51–16:25) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 08:51–16:25: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

Lohri · Agni

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

Rule: relative to a neighbouring festival

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 05:03–03:55 (15.01)
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Kharmas

Muhurta

Amrita Siddhi Yoga 08:51–16:51 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day

Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:51–03:55 (15.01) Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:55–08:50 (15.01)

Anandadi: Shrivatsa 08:51–16:51 Anandadi: Vajra 16:51–08:50 (15.01)

Bhadra on earth: 05:03–16:34; Bhadra Puchha 06:46–07:54; Bhadra Mukha 07:54–09:49
Roga Panchaka: 01:02 (10.01)–16:51
Gandanta (nakshatra): 10:58–22:43
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Revati

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	14:28–16:04

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	11:41–12:38
Yamaganda	14:32–15:29
Gulika Kalam	09:48–10:45
Dur Muhurta	10:22–10:52, 12:53–13:24
Varjyam	none on this day

Haircut and shaving

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

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

Cutting hair, shaving	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Bathing, washing hair	good 09:00–10:05, 10:49–11:30, 12:23–16:25

Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Revati; tithi Shukla-ashtami; lagna Dhanu 08:51, Makara 09:00, Kumbha 10:05, Mina 10:49, Mesha 11:30, Vrishabha 12:23, Mithuna 13:53, Karka 16:19

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

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

Shukla-ashtami 08:51–16:25: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Sankranti at 20:30 — a Parva day: no haircuts or shaving on this day (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Bhadra on earth 08:51–16:25: 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

Avoid starting important matters · score S = +2

Avoid starting important matters: Bhadra on earth, Sankranti day

+4 Amrita Siddhi Yoga 08:51–16:51+1 Yoga Siddha 11:38–08:50 (15.01)+1 Anandadi: Shrivatsa 08:51–16:51+1 Auspicious nakshatra 08:51–16:51+1 Auspicious weekday0 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:51–03:55 (15.01) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Kharmas−1 Ashtami 08:51–03:55 (15.01)−1 Panchaka 08:51–16:51−1 Sankranti day−3 Bhadra on earth 08:51–16:34

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

Panchanga at sunrise 08:51

Summary	Favourable day — Yoga Siddha, Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi); auspicious time — until 09:22
Month	Pausha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Pramathi (No. 13) · Shaka 1921 · Vikram 2056 more
Festivals	Makara Sankranti (Uttarayana) · Thai Pongal

At sunrise 08:50

Tithi	9Shukla-navami (Rikta, Serpent (Naga)) · until 02:10 (16.01) more
Nakshatra	Ashwini, pada 3 (light, Ashwini Kumara, Ketu) · until 16:03 more Gandamula
Yoga	Siddha (“perfected, accomplished”, auspicious) · until 09:22 more
Karana	Balava (movable) · until 15:07 more
Vara	Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Makara (Capricorn), Moon: Mesha (Aries)

Changes during the day

from 09:22	yoga Sadhya
from 15:07	karana Kaulava
from 16:03	nakshatra Bharani
from 02:10 (16.01)	tithi Shukla-dashami
from 02:10 (16.01)	karana Taitila
from 06:37 (16.01)	yoga Shubha

Sun and Moon

Dawn	08:06
Sunrise	08:50
Noon	12:38
Sunset	16:27
End of twilight	17:12
Moonrise	12:23
Moonset	01:24
Day length	7 h 37 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 16:03

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Bharani (16:03–16:27) is good for root crops.

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Festivals and periods

Makara Sankranti (Uttarayana) · Surya

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

Rule: by the moment of Sankranti, 08:50–12:30
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

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:50–02:10 (16.01) Ravi Yoga 16:03–08:49 (16.01)

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 02:10–08:49 (16.01)

Anandadi: Saumya 08:50–16:03 Anandadi: Dhwanksha 16:03–08:49 (16.01)

Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Ashwini

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	16:27–19:44
Nishitha	00:05–01:11 (16.01)
Amrita Kalam	09:05–10:38

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	10:44–11:41
Yamaganda	13:36–14:33
Gulika Kalam	08:50–09:47
Dur Muhurta	08:50–09:20, 09:20–09:51
Varjyam	12:11–13:44, 01:06–02:36 (16.01)

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 08:56–10:01, 10:45–11:26, 12:19–16:03

Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Ashwini until 16:03, Bharani from 16:03; tithi Shukla-navami; lagna Dhanu 08:50, Makara 08:56, Kumbha 10:01, Mina 10:45, Mesha 11:26, Vrishabha 12:19, Mithuna 13:49, Karka 16:15

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Ashwini (until 16:03) — joy; Bharani (from 16:03) — facing death (dangers); Saturday — decline of physical strength.

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

Shukla-navami 08:50–16:27: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Favourable day · score S = +3

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

Auspicious time ends by 09:22

+2 Yoga Siddha 08:50–09:22+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:50–02:10 (16.01)+1 Anandadi: Saumya 08:50–16:03+1 Auspicious nakshatra 08:50–16:030 Ravi Yoga 16:03–08:49 (16.01)0 Anandadi: Dhwanksha 16:03–08:49 (16.01)0 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 16:03–08:49 (16.01)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−2 Rikta tithi 08:50–02:10 (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.

Panchanga at sunrise 08:50

Summary	Favourable day — Yoga Shubha, Ravi Yoga; auspicious time — after 14:39
Month	Pausha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Pramathi (No. 13) · Shaka 1921 · Vikram 2056 more

At sunrise 08:49

Tithi	10Shukla-dashami (Purna, Dharma) · until 23:51 more
Nakshatra	Bharani, pada 3 (fierce, Yama (Dharma-raja), Venus) · until 14:39 more
Yoga	Shubha (“goodness, happiness”, auspicious) · until 03:25 (17.01) more
Karana	Taitila (movable) · until 13:04 more
Vara	Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Makara (Capricorn), Moon: Mesha (Aries)

Changes during the day

from 13:04	karana Gara
from 14:39	nakshatra Krittika
from 23:51	tithi Shukla-ekadashi
from 23:51	karana Vanija
from 03:25 (17.01)	yoga Shukla

Sun and Moon

Dawn	08:05
Sunrise	08:49
Noon	12:39
Sunset	16:29
End of twilight	17:13
Moonrise	12:46
Moonset	02:45
Day length	7 h 40 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 14:39

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Bharani (08:49–14:39) is good for root crops.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Krittika (14:39–16:29) is good for root crops.

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Muhurta

Ravi Yoga all day

Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 08:49–14:39 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 23:51–08:48 (17.01)

Anandadi: Kaladanda 08:49–14:39 Anandadi: Dhumra 14:39–08:48 (17.01)

Gandanta (tithi): 23:29–00:12 (17.01)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	06:38–07:43
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	10:08–11:38

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	15:32–16:29
Yamaganda	12:39–13:36
Gulika Kalam	14:34–15:32
Dur Muhurta	15:28–15:58
Varjyam	01:42–03:10 (17.01)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 08:52–09:57, 10:41–11:22, 12:15–16:29

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

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

Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Bharani until 14:39, Krittika from 14:39; tithi Shukla-dashami; lagna Dhanu 08:49, Makara 08:52, Kumbha 09:57, Mina 10:41, Mesha 11:22, Vrishabha 12:15, Mithuna 13:45, Karka 16:11

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Bharani (until 14:39) — facing death (dangers); Krittika (from 14:39) — consumption (a wasting disease); Sunday — physical well-being.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Favourable day · score S = +3

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

Auspicious time begins after 14:39

+2 Yoga Shubha 08:49–03:25 (17.01)+2 Ravi Yoga all day+1 Auspicious tithi 08:49–23:510 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 08:49–14:39 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Anandadi: Kaladanda 08:49–14:39−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 08:49–14:39

Panchanga at sunrise 08:49

Summary	Favourable day — Ravi Yoga, Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga; auspicious time — until 10:30
Month	Pausha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Pramathi (No. 13) · Shaka 1921 · Vikram 2056 more
Festivals	Pausha Putrada Ekadashi

At sunrise 08:48

Tithi	11Shukla-ekadashi (Nanda, Rudra) · until 21:03 more
Nakshatra	Krittika, pada 4 (mixed, Agni, Sun) · until 12:45 more
Yoga	Shukla (“bright, pure”, auspicious) · until 23:51 more
Karana	Vanija (movable) · until 10:30 more
Vara	Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Makara (Capricorn), Moon: Vrishabha (Taurus)

Changes during the day

from 10:30	karana Vishti
from 12:45	nakshatra Rohini
from 21:03	tithi Shukla-dvadashi
from 21:03	karana Bava
from 23:51	yoga Brahma
from 07:30 (18.01)	karana Balava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	08:04
Sunrise	08:48
Noon	12:39
Sunset	16:31
End of twilight	17:15
Moonrise	13:15
Moonset	04:09
Day length	7 h 43 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 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, Krittika (08:48–12:45) is good for root crops.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Rohini (12:45–16:31) is good for sowing.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 10:30–16:31: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

Pausha Putrada Ekadashi · Vishnu

The Ekadashi of the bright half of Pausha: a fast for offspring and the well-being of children. In South India it often coincides with Vaikuntha Ekadashi.

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 23:51 (16.01)–21:03
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Parana (breaking the fast): 08:46–10:20 (18.01)

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 08:48–12:45 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 12:45–08:46 (18.01)

Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:48–21:03 Krakacha Yoga 08:48–21:03 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 12:45–21:03 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 21:03–08:46 (18.01)

Anandadi: Sthira 08:48–12:45 Anandadi: Vardhamana 12:45–08:46 (18.01)

Bhadra in heaven: 10:30–21:03; Bhadra Puchha 14:41–15:45; Bhadra Mukha 15:45–17:31

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	06:37–07:42
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	10:32–12:01, 07:32–08:59 (18.01)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	09:46–10:43
Yamaganda	11:41–12:39
Gulika Kalam	13:37–14:35
Dur Muhurta	12:55–13:26, 14:27–14:58
Varjyam	03:12–04:39 (18.01)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 12:45–16:31

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

Cutting hair, shaving	good 12:45–16:31
Cutting fingernails	average 08:48–09:53, 10:37–11:18, 12:11–16:31
Cutting toenails	good 12:45–16:31
Bathing, washing hair	good 08:48–09:53, 10:37–11:18, 12:11–16:31

Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Krittika until 12:45, Rohini from 12:45; tithi Shukla-ekadashi; lagna Dhanu 08:48, Makara 08:48, Kumbha 09:53, Mina 10:37, Mesha 11:18, Vrishabha 12:11, Mithuna 13:41, Karka 16:07

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Krittika (until 12:45) — consumption (a wasting disease); Rohini (from 12:45) — destruction of all misfortunes; Monday — clear, bright complexion.

Cautions:

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

Favourable day · score S = +3

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

Auspicious time ends by 10:30

+2 Ravi Yoga 08:48–12:45+1 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 12:45–08:46 (18.01)+1 Anandadi: Sthira 08:48–12:45+1 Yoga Shukla 08:48–23:51+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 08:48–21:030 Auspicious nakshatra 12:45–08:46 (18.01)0 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 12:45–21:03 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:48–21:03 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−2 Vishti (Bhadra) 10:30–21:03−3 Krakacha Yoga 08:48–21:03

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

Panchanga at sunrise 08:48

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Yoga Brahma, Anandadi: Matanga; cons: Surya Dagdha 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	Pramathi (No. 13) · Shaka 1921 · Vikram 2056 more
Festivals	Bhauma Pradosha

At sunrise 08:46

Tithi	12Shukla-dvadashi (Bhadra, Sun (Ravi)) · until 17:53 more
Nakshatra	Rohini, pada 4 (fixed, Prajapati (Brahma - Creator), Moon) · until 10:26 more
Yoga	Brahma (“Brahma, sacred knowledge”, auspicious) · until 20:00 more
Karana	Balava (movable) · until 17:53 more
Vara	Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Makara (Capricorn), Moon: Vrishabha (Taurus)

Changes during the day

from 10:26	nakshatra Mrigashirsha
from 17:53	tithi Shukla-triodashi
from 17:53	karana Kaulava
from 20:00	yoga Indra
from 04:13 (19.01)	karana Taitila
from 07:50 (19.01)	nakshatra Ardra

Sun and Moon

Dawn	08:03
Sunrise	08:46
Noon	12:39
Sunset	16:33
End of twilight	17:17
Moonrise	13:53
Moonset	05:31
Day length	7 h 46 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 10:26

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 (08:46–10:26) is good for sowing.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Mrigashirsha (10:26–16:33) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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Festivals and periods

Bhauma Pradosha · Shiva

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

Rule: pradosha vyapini: 3 muhurtas after sunset, 17:53–19:47
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Muhurta

Dwipushkar Yoga 10:26–17:53 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 17:53–08:45 (19.01) Ravi Yoga 07:50–08:45 (19.01)

Yamaghanta 07:50–08:45 (19.01)

Anandadi: Matanga 08:46–10:26 Anandadi: Chara 07:50–08:45 (19.01) Anandadi: Rakshasa 10:26–07:50 (19.01)

Surya Dagdha tithi: Shukla-dvadashi

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	06:36–07:41
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	07:32–08:59, 23:59–01:25 (19.01)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	14:36–15:35
Yamaganda	10:43–11:41
Gulika Kalam	12:40–13:38
Dur Muhurta	10:20–10:51, 23:02–00:07 (19.01)
Varjyam	15:26–16:51

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 08:46–09:49, 10:33–11:14, 12:07–16:33

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 08:46–09:49, 10:33–11:14, 12:07–16:33
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 08:46–09:49, 10:33–11:14, 12:07–16:33
Bathing, washing hair	average 08:46–09:49, 10:33–11:14, 12:07–16:33

Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Rohini until 10:26, Mrigashirsha from 10:26; tithi Shukla-dvadashi; lagna Makara 08:46, Kumbha 09:49, Mina 10:33, Mesha 11:14, Vrishabha 12:07, Mithuna 13:37, Karka 16:03

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Rohini (until 10:26) — destruction of all misfortunes; Mrigashirsha (from 10:26) — abundance (well-being, prosperity); Tuesday — harm to longevity.

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

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 Brahma 08:46–20:00+1 Anandadi: Matanga 08:46–10:26+1 Auspicious nakshatra 08:46–10:260 Dwipushkar Yoga 10:26–17:53−1 Anandadi: Rakshasa 10:26–07:50 (19.01)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Surya Dagdha tithi 08:46–17:53

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

Panchanga at sunrise 08:46

Summary	Favourable day — Yoga Indra, Ravi Yoga; auspicious time — until 14:30
Month	Pausha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Pramathi (No. 13) · Shaka 1921 · Vikram 2056 more

At sunrise 08:45

Tithi	13Shukla-triodashi (Jaya, God of Love) · until 14:30 more
Nakshatra	Ardra, pada 1 (sharp, Rudra (Roaring, angry image of Shiva), Rahu) · until 05:08 (20.01) more
Yoga	Indra (“Indra, lord”, auspicious) · until 15:59 more
Karana	Taitila (movable) · until 14:30 more
Vara	Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Makara (Capricorn), Moon: Mithuna (Gemini)

Changes during the day

from 14:30	tithi Shukla-chaturdashi
from 14:30	karana Gara
from 15:59	yoga Vaidhriti
from 00:46 (20.01)	karana Vanija
from 05:08 (20.01)	nakshatra Punarvasu

Sun and Moon

Dawn	08:02
Sunrise	08:45
Noon	12:40
Sunset	16:35
End of twilight	17:18
Moonrise	14:43
Moonset	06:49
Day length	7 h 49 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 14:30

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

Shukla-chaturdashi 14:30–16:35: according to the Kalaprakashika, ploughing on Chaturdashi puts the owner’s life in danger.

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Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 08:45–05:08 (20.01)

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:45–14:30

Anandadi: Musala 08:45–05:08 (20.01) Anandadi: Gada 05:08–08:44 (20.01)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	06:36–07:40
Abhijit Muhurta	none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday
Vijaya Muhurta	13:58–14:30
Godhuli	16:35–17:07
Pradosha	16:35–19:49
Nishitha	00:07–01:12 (20.01)
Amrita Kalam	20:15–21:41

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	12:40–13:39
Yamaganda	09:44–10:43
Gulika Kalam	11:41–12:40
Dur Muhurta	12:24–12:56
Varjyam	15:17–16:43

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 08:45–14:30

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 08:45–14:30
Cutting fingernails	average 08:45–09:45, 10:29–11:10, 12:03–14:30
Cutting toenails	average 08:45–14:30
Bathing, washing hair	good 08:45–09:45, 10:29–11:10, 12:03–14:30

Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Ardra; tithi Shukla-triodashi until 14:30, Shukla-chaturdashi from 14:30; 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: Ardra — sadness; Wednesday — favour of the authorities.

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

Shukla-chaturdashi 14:30–16:35: a Rikta and Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Vaidhriti 15:59–16:35: auspicious undertakings, including haircuts, are avoided during this yoga (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Favourable day · score S = +3

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

Auspicious time ends by 14:30

+2 Yoga Indra 08:45–15:59+2 Ravi Yoga 08:45–05:08 (20.01)+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 08:45–14:300 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:45–14:30 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Vaidhriti 15:59–08:44 (20.01)−1 Rikta tithi 14:30–08:44 (20.01)−1 Anandadi: Musala 08:45–05:08 (20.01)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 08:45–05:08 (20.01)

Panchanga at sunrise 08:45

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Kshaya tithi, Eclipse
Month	Pausha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Pramathi (No. 13) · Shaka 1921 · Vikram 2056 more
Festivals	Pausha Purnima (Shakambhari)

At sunrise 08:44

Tithi	14Shukla-chaturdashi (Rikta, Kali) · until 11:03 more
Nakshatra	Punarvasu, pada 1 (movable, Aditi, Jupiter) · until 02:27 (21.01) more
Yoga	Vaidhriti (“without support, discord”, inauspicious) · until 11:55 more
Karana	Vanija (movable) · until 11:03 more
Vara	Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Makara (Capricorn), Moon: Mithuna (Gemini)

Changes during the day

from 11:03	tithi Purnima (kshaya: not present at any sunrise)
from 11:03	karana Vishti
from 11:55	yoga Vishkambha
from 21:20	karana Bava
from 02:27 (21.01)	nakshatra Pushya
from 07:40 (21.01)	tithi Krishna-pratipat
from 07:40 (21.01)	karana Balava
from 07:55 (21.01)	yoga Priti

Sun and Moon

Dawn	08:01
Sunrise	08:44
Noon	12:40
Sunset	16:37
End of twilight	17:20
Moonrise	15:47
Moonset	07:55
Day length	7 h 52 min

Sky

Sutak	21:01–08:43 (21.01)

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 11:03

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Punarvasu (08:44–16:37) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 11:03–16:37: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Shukla-chaturdashi 08:44–11:03: according to the Kalaprakashika, ploughing on Chaturdashi puts the owner’s life in danger.

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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 11:03–07:40 (21.01)
the kshaya tithi does not touch sunrise — the festival is on the day it begins

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 08:44–02:27 (21.01) Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 11:03–07:40 (21.01) Amrita Siddhi Yoga 02:27–08:43 (21.01) Guru Pushya Yoga 02:27–08:43 (21.01)

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:44–11:03

Anandadi: Siddhi 08:44–02:27 (21.01) Anandadi: Shubha 02:27–08:43 (21.01)

Bhadra in heaven: 11:03–21:06; Bhadra Puchha 17:45–18:47; Bhadra Mukha 18:47–20:30
Bhadra on earth: 21:06–21:20
Gandanta (tithi): 07:19–08:01 (21.01)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	06:35–07:39
Abhijit Muhurta	12:25–12:56
Vijaya Muhurta	13:59–14:31
Godhuli	16:37–17:09
Pradosha	16:37–19:50
Nishitha	00:07–01:12 (21.01)
Amrita Kalam	00:19–01:44 (21.01)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	13:39–14:38
Yamaganda	08:44–09:43
Gulika Kalam	10:42–11:41
Dur Muhurta	11:21–11:53, 14:31–15:02
Varjyam	15:47–17:12

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 08:44–09:41, 10:25–16:37

Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Punarvasu; tithi Shukla-chaturdashi until 11:03, Purnima from 11:03; 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: Punarvasu — strength of spirit (bravery, resilience); Thursday — success.

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

Eclipse: no haircuts or shaving on the day of an eclipse or during Sutak.
Shukla-chaturdashi 08:44–11:03: a Rikta and Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Purnima 11:03–16:37: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Vaidhriti 08:44–11:55: auspicious undertakings, including haircuts, are avoided during this yoga (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −1

Avoid starting important matters: Kshaya tithi

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 11:03–07:40 (21.01)+1 Anandadi: Siddhi 08:44–02:27 (21.01)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 08:44–02:27 (21.01)+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 08:44–02:27 (21.01)0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:44–11:03 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Vaidhriti 08:44–11:55−2 Kshaya tithi−2 Rikta tithi 08:44–11:03−2 Vishti (Bhadra) 11:03–21:06−3 Eclipse

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

Panchanga at sunrise 08:44

Summary	Unfavourable day — Eclipse, Anandadi: Utpata
Month	Pausha (amanta) · Magha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Pramathi (No. 13) · Shaka 1921 · Vikram 2056 more
Festivals	Thaipusam · Lunar eclipse, total (visible until setting)

At sunrise 08:43

Tithi	1Krishna-pratipat (Nanda, Brahma) · until 04:32 (22.01) more
Nakshatra	Pushya, pada 2 (light, Brhaspati, Saturn) · until 23:58 more
Yoga	Priti (“love, affection”, auspicious) · until 04:08 (22.01) more
Karana	Balava (movable) · until 18:03 more
Vara	Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Makara (Capricorn), Moon: Karka (Cancer)

Changes during the day

from 18:03	karana Kaulava
from 23:58	nakshatra Ashlesha
from 04:08 (22.01)	yoga Ayushman
from 04:32 (22.01)	tithi Krishna-dvitya
from 04:32 (22.01)	karana Taitila

Sun and Moon

Dawn	07:59
Sunrise	08:43
Noon	12:40
Sunset	16:39
End of twilight	17:22
Moonrise	17:03
Moonset	08:48
Day length	7 h 56 min

Sky

Full moon (Purnima)	07:40
Lunar eclipse, total	greatest eclipse 07:43, magnitude 1.326
Phases	Penumbral eclipse begins 05:04 Partial eclipse begins 06:01 Total eclipse begins 07:04 Total eclipse ends 08:22 Partial eclipse ends 09:25 Penumbral eclipse ends 10:22
Visibility	visible until setting: 06:01–08:48, maximum eclipse here 07:43, magnitude 1.326
Sutak	08:43–09:25

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Pushya (08:43–16:39) is good for sowing.

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Festivals and periods

Thaipusam · Skanda (Murugan, Kartikeya)

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

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, 08:43–23:58
of the two days with this nakshatra, the one nearest the full moon is chosen

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:43–04:32 (22.01)

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:32–08:41 (22.01)

Anandadi: Utpata 08:43–23:58 Anandadi: Mrityu 23:58–08:41 (22.01)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	06:34–07:38
Abhijit Muhurta	12:25–12:56
Vijaya Muhurta	14:00–14:32
Godhuli	16:39–17:11
Pradosha	16:39–19:51
Nishitha	00:08–01:12 (22.01)
Amrita Kalam	18:14–19:40

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	11:41–12:41
Yamaganda	14:40–15:39
Gulika Kalam	09:42–10:42
Dur Muhurta	10:18–10:49, 12:56–13:28
Varjyam	09:37–11:03

Haircut and shaving

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

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

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

Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Pushya; tithi Krishna-pratipat; 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: Pushya — increase in wealth; Friday — universal respect.

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

Eclipse: no haircuts or shaving on the day of an eclipse or during Sutak (08:43–09:25).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Unfavourable day · score S = −1

Strict prohibition: Eclipse

+2 Pushya 08:43–23:58+1 Yoga Priti 08:43–04:08 (22.01)+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 08:43–04:32 (22.01)0 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:43–04:32 (22.01) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−3 Anandadi: Utpata 08:43–23:58−3 Eclipse

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

Panchanga at sunrise 08:43

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Anandadi: Manasa, Yoga Ayushman; cons: Fierce or sharp nakshatra, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
Month	Pausha (amanta) · Magha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Pramathi (No. 13) · Shaka 1921 · Vikram 2056 more

At sunrise 08:41

Tithi	2Krishna-dvitya (Bhadra, Vidhatr) · until 01:48 (23.01) more
Nakshatra	Ashlesha, pada 2 (sharp, Naga - the lord of snakes (Sharpa), Mercury) · until 21:52 more Gandamula
Yoga	Ayushman (“long-lived”, auspicious) · until 00:39 (23.01) more
Karana	Taitila (movable) · until 15:06 more
Vara	Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Makara (Capricorn), Moon: Karka (Cancer)

Changes during the day

from 15:06	karana Gara
from 21:52	nakshatra Magha
from 00:39 (23.01)	yoga Saubhagya
from 01:48 (23.01)	tithi Krishna-tritya
from 01:48 (23.01)	karana Vanija

Sun and Moon

Dawn	07:58
Sunrise	08:41
Noon	12:41
Sunset	16:41
End of twilight	17:24
Moonrise	18:26
Moonset	09:28
Day length	7 h 59 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

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Muhurta

Anandadi: Manasa 08:41–21:52 Anandadi: Padma 21:52–08:40 (23.01)

Gandanta (nakshatra): 16:21–03:24 (23.01)
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Ashlesha

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	06:33–07:37
Abhijit Muhurta	12:25–12:57
Vijaya Muhurta	14:01–14:33
Godhuli	16:41–17:13
Pradosha	16:41–19:52
Nishitha	00:08–01:12 (23.01)
Amrita Kalam	20:24–21:52

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	10:41–11:41
Yamaganda	13:41–14:41
Gulika Kalam	08:41–09:41
Dur Muhurta	08:41–09:13, 09:13–09:45
Varjyam	11:39–13:06

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: bad throughout the daytime

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

Cutting hair, shaving	bad throughout the daytime
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	bad throughout the daytime
Bathing, washing hair	average 08:41–09:33, 10:17–10:58, 11:51–16:41

Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Ashlesha; tithi Krishna-dvitya; 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: Ashlesha — physical affliction (suffering); Saturday — decline of physical strength.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = 0

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

+1 Anandadi: Manasa 08:41–21:52+1 Yoga Ayushman 08:41–00:39 (23.01)+1 Auspicious tithi 08:41–01:48 (23.01)−1 Eclipse nearby−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 08:41–21:52

Panchanga at sunrise 08:41

Summary	Unfavourable day — Yamaghanta, Bhadra on earth
Month	Pausha (amanta) · Magha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Pramathi (No. 13) · Shaka 1921 · Vikram 2056 more

At sunrise 08:40

Tithi	3Krishna-tritya (Jaya, Vishnu) · until 23:36 more
Nakshatra	Magha, pada 2 (fierce, Pitris or Pitars - ancestors of the clan, forefathers, Ketu) · until 20:16 more Gandamula
Yoga	Saubhagya (“good fortune, marital happiness”, auspicious) · until 21:37 more
Karana	Vanija (movable) · until 12:37 more
Vara	Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Makara (Capricorn), Moon: Simha (Leo)

Changes during the day

from 12:37	karana Vishti
from 20:16	nakshatra Purva-Phalguni
from 21:37	yoga Shobhana
from 23:36	tithi Krishna-chaturti
from 23:36	karana Bava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	07:57
Sunrise	08:40
Noon	12:41
Sunset	16:43
End of twilight	17:25
Moonrise	19:49
Moonset	09:58
Day length	8 h 02 min

Gardener’s calendar

tasks at sunrise: good — 3, average — 2, 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, Magha (08:40–16:43) is good for sowing, for root crops.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 12:37–16:43: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Muhurta

Yamaghanta 08:40–20:16 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 23:36–08:38 (24.01)

Anandadi: Chhatra 20:16–08:38 (24.01) Anandadi: Mudgara 08:40–20:16

Bhadra on earth: 12:37–23:36; Bhadra Puchha 19:47–20:53; Bhadra Mukha 20:53–22:42
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Magha

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	06:32–07:36
Abhijit Muhurta	12:25–12:57
Vijaya Muhurta	14:02–14:34
Godhuli	16:43–17:14
Pradosha	16:43–19:54
Nishitha	00:09–01:12 (24.01)
Amrita Kalam	18:01–19:31

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	15:42–16:43
Yamaganda	12:41–13:42
Gulika Kalam	14:42–15:42
Dur Muhurta	15:38–16:10
Varjyam	09:04–10:33, 03:57–05:29 (24.01)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 08:40–09:29, 10:13–10:54, 11:47–12:37

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 08:40–09:29, 10:13–10:54, 11:47–12:37
Cutting fingernails	bad throughout the daytime
Cutting toenails	average 08:40–09:29, 10:13–10:54, 11:47–12:37
Bathing, washing hair	average 08:40–09:29, 10:13–10:54, 11:47–16:43

Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Magha; tithi Krishna-tritya; lagna Makara 08:40, Kumbha 09:29, Mina 10:13, Mesha 10:54, Vrishabha 11:47, Mithuna 13:17, Karka 15:43

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Magha — loss of property; Sunday — physical well-being.

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

Bhadra on earth 12:37–16:43: no shaving or haircuts during Vishti Karana (according to the Muhurta Chintamani, Bhadra does harm when it is on earth; in heaven and in the netherworld its influence on earth is weak).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Unfavourable day · score S = −6

Strict prohibition: Yamaghanta

Avoid starting important matters: Bhadra on earth

+1 Yoga Saubhagya 08:40–21:37+1 Auspicious tithi 08:40–23:36−1 Anandadi: Mudgara 08:40–20:16−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 08:40–20:16−3 Bhadra on earth 12:37–23:36−3 Yamaghanta 08:40–20:16

Panchanga at sunrise 08:40

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Anandadi: Dhwaja, Yoga Shobhana; cons: Rikta tithi, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
Month	Pausha (amanta) · Magha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Pramathi (No. 13) · Shaka 1921 · Vikram 2056 more
Festivals	Sakat Chauth (Sankashti, Lambodara)

At sunrise 08:38

Tithi	4Krishna-chaturti (Rikta, Yama) · until 22:05 more
Nakshatra	Purva-Phalguni, pada 3 (fierce, Bhaga (Share, Distributor) - god of wealth and family, Venus) · until 19:19 more
Yoga	Shobhana (“splendid, beautiful”, auspicious) · until 19:06 more
Karana	Bava (movable) · until 10:45 more
Vara	Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Makara (Capricorn), Moon: Simha (Leo)

Changes during the day

from 10:45	karana Balava
from 19:06	yoga Atiganda
from 19:19	nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni
from 22:05	tithi Krishna-panchami
from 22:05	karana Kaulava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	07:56
Sunrise	08:38
Noon	12:41
Sunset	16:45
End of twilight	17:27
Moonrise	21:11
Moonset	10:22
Day length	8 h 06 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Phalguni (08:38–16:45) is good for root crops.

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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, 21:11
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Muhurta

Anandadi: Dhwaja 08:38–19:19 Anandadi: Shrivatsa 19:19–08:37 (25.01)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	06:31–07:34
Abhijit Muhurta	12:25–12:58
Vijaya Muhurta	14:03–14:35
Godhuli	16:45–17:16
Pradosha	16:45–19:55
Nishitha	00:09–01:12 (25.01)
Amrita Kalam	13:10–14:42

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	09:39–10:40
Yamaganda	11:41–12:41
Gulika Kalam	13:42–14:43
Dur Muhurta	12:58–13:30, 14:35–15:07
Varjyam	02:27–04:02 (25.01)

Haircut and shaving

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

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

Cutting hair, shaving	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Bathing, washing hair	average 08:38–09:25, 10:09–10:50, 11:44–16:45

Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Purva-Phalguni; tithi Krishna-chaturti; 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: Purva-Phalguni — ill health; Monday — clear, bright complexion.

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

Krishna-chaturti 08:38–16:45: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = 0

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

+1 Anandadi: Dhwaja 08:38–19:19+1 Yoga Shobhana 08:38–19:06+1 Auspicious weekday−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 08:38–19:19−2 Rikta tithi 08:38–22:05

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

Panchanga at sunrise 08:38

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Anandadi: Prajapati, Auspicious nakshatra; cons: Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
Month	Pausha (amanta) · Magha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Pramathi (No. 13) · Shaka 1921 · Vikram 2056 more

At sunrise 08:37

Tithi	5Krishna-panchami (Purna, Soma) · until 21:20 more
Nakshatra	Uttara-Phalguni, pada 3 (fixed, Aryaman (Lord of Hospitality), Sun) · until 19:06 more
Yoga	Atiganda (“great danger”, inauspicious) · until 17:12 more
Karana	Kaulava (movable) · until 09:37 more
Vara	Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Makara (Capricorn), Moon: Kanya (Virgo)

Changes during the day

from 09:37	karana Taitila
from 17:12	yoga Sukarma
from 19:06	nakshatra Hasta
from 21:20	tithi Krishna-shashti
from 21:20	karana Gara

Sun and Moon

Dawn	07:54
Sunrise	08:37
Noon	12:41
Sunset	16:47
End of twilight	17:29
Moonrise	22:29
Moonset	10:42
Day length	8 h 10 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 (08:37–16:47) is good for sowing.

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Muhurta

Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:37–21:20 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 21:20–08:35 (26.01)

Anandadi: Prajapati 08:37–19:06 Anandadi: Saumya 19:06–08:35 (26.01)

Gandanta (tithi): 20:57–21:44

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	00:09–01:12 (26.01)
Amrita Kalam	11:58–13:33

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	14:44–15:45
Yamaganda	10:39–11:40
Gulika Kalam	12:42–13:43
Dur Muhurta	10:15–10:47, 23:06–00:09 (26.01)
Varjyam	03:42–05:20 (26.01)

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 Tuesday; nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni; tithi Krishna-panchami; lagna Makara 08:37, Kumbha 09:21, Mina 10:05, Mesha 10:46, Vrishabha 11:40, Mithuna 13:09, Karka 15:36

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Uttara-Phalguni — destruction of all diseases; Tuesday — harm to longevity.

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

Ordinary day · score S = 0

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

+1 Anandadi: Prajapati 08:37–19:06+1 Auspicious nakshatra 08:37–19:06+1 Auspicious tithi 08:37–21:20−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−2 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:37–21:20

Panchanga at sunrise 08:37

Summary	Best day — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Anandadi: Ananda
Month	Pausha (amanta) · Magha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Pramathi (No. 13) · Shaka 1921 · Vikram 2056 more

At sunrise 08:35

Tithi	6Krishna-shashti (Nanda, Kartikeya) · until 21:23 more
Nakshatra	Hasta, pada 3 (light, Savitar (Animating, Awakening), Moon) · until 19:40 more
Yoga	Sukarma (“good deed”, auspicious) · until 15:55 more
Karana	Gara (movable) · until 09:15 more
Vara	Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Makara (Capricorn), Moon: Kanya (Virgo)

Changes during the day

from 09:15	karana Vanija
from 15:55	yoga Dhriti
from 19:40	nakshatra Chitra
from 21:23	tithi Krishna-saptami
from 21:23	karana Vishti

Sun and Moon

Dawn	07:53
Sunrise	08:35
Noon	12:42
Sunset	16:49
End of twilight	17:31
Moonrise	23:44
Moonset	11:00
Day length	8 h 13 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Hasta (08:35–16:49) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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Muhurta

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 08:35–19:40 Ravi Yoga 19:40–08:33 (27.01) Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 21:23–08:33 (27.01)

Anandadi: Ananda 08:35–19:40 Anandadi: Kaladanda 19:40–08:33 (27.01)

Bhadra in the netherworld: 21:23–09:43 (27.01); Bhadra Puchha 02:21–03:36 (27.01); Bhadra Mukha 03:36–05:40 (27.01)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	06:29–07:32
Abhijit Muhurta	none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday
Vijaya Muhurta	14:04–14:37
Godhuli	16:49–17:20
Pradosha	16:49–19:58
Nishitha	00:10–01:13 (27.01)
Amrita Kalam	13:32–15:10

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	12:42–13:44
Yamaganda	09:37–10:38
Gulika Kalam	11:40–12:42
Dur Muhurta	12:25–12:58
Varjyam	04:07–05:49 (27.01)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average throughout the daytime

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average throughout the daytime
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average throughout the daytime
Bathing, washing hair	good 08:35–09:17, 10:01–10:42, 11:36–16:49

Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Hasta; tithi Krishna-shashti; lagna Makara 08:35, Kumbha 09:17, Mina 10:01, Mesha 10:42, Vrishabha 11:36, Mithuna 13:05, Karka 15:32

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

Best day · score S = +7

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

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 08:35–19:40+1 Anandadi: Ananda 08:35–19:40+1 Auspicious nakshatra 08:35–19:40+1 Yoga Sukarma 08:35–15:55+1 Auspicious weekday

Panchanga at sunrise 08:35

Summary	Best day — Ravi Yoga, Anandadi: Chara; auspicious time — after 09:43; auspicious time — until 15:15
Month	Pausha (amanta) · Magha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Pramathi (No. 13) · Shaka 1921 · Vikram 2056 more

At sunrise 08:33

Tithi	7Krishna-saptami (Bhadra, Indra) · until 22:14 more
Nakshatra	Chitra, pada 3 (soft, Tvashtri (Heavenly Architect) or Vishwakarma (Vastu God), Mars) · until 21:01 more
Yoga	Dhriti (“steadfastness, firmness”, auspicious) · until 15:15 more
Karana	Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 09:43 more
Vara	Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Makara (Capricorn), Moon: Tula (Libra)

Changes during the day

from 09:43	karana Bava
from 15:15	yoga Shula
from 21:01	nakshatra Swati
from 22:14	tithi Krishna-ashtami
from 22:14	karana Balava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	07:51
Sunrise	08:33
Noon	12:42
Sunset	16:51
End of twilight	17:33
Moonrise	none
Moonset	11:17
Day length	8 h 17 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Chitra (08:33–16:51) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 08:33–09:43: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 08:33–21:01

Krakacha Yoga 22:14–08:32 (28.01) Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 22:14–08:32 (28.01)

Anandadi: Chara 08:33–21:01 Anandadi: Sthira 21:01–08:32 (28.01)

Bhadra in the netherworld: 08:15–09:43

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	06:27–07:30
Abhijit Muhurta	12:26–12:59
Vijaya Muhurta	14:05–14:38
Godhuli	16:51–17:22
Pradosha	16:51–19:59
Nishitha	00:10–01:13 (28.01)
Amrita Kalam	14:15–15:57

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	13:44–14:47
Yamaganda	08:33–09:36
Gulika Kalam	10:38–11:40
Dur Muhurta	11:19–11:52, 14:38–15:11
Varjyam	03:05–04:50 (28.01)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 08:33–09:13, 09:57–10:38, 11:32–16:51

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	good 08:33–09:13, 09:57–10:38, 11:32–16:51
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	good 08:33–09:13, 09:57–10:38, 11:32–16:51
Bathing, washing hair	good 08:33–09:13, 09:57–10:38, 11:32–16:51

Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Chitra; tithi Krishna-saptami; lagna Makara 08:33, Kumbha 09:13, Mina 09:57, Mesha 10:38, Vrishabha 11:32, Mithuna 13:01, Karka 15:28

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

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Best day · score S = +6

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

Auspicious time begins after 09:43

Auspicious time ends by 15:15

+2 Ravi Yoga 08:33–21:01+1 Anandadi: Chara 08:33–21:01+1 Auspicious nakshatra 08:33–21:01+1 Yoga Dhriti 08:33–15:15+1 Auspicious weekday0 Yoga Shula 15:15–17:140 Vishti (Bhadra) 08:33–09:43

Panchanga at sunrise 08:33

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Auspicious nakshatra, Auspicious weekday; cons: Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Anandadi: Gada
Month	Pausha (amanta) · Magha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Pramathi (No. 13) · Shaka 1921 · Vikram 2056 more
Festivals	Kalashtami

At sunrise 08:32

Tithi	8Krishna-ashtami (Jaya, Vasus) · until 23:48 more
Nakshatra	Swati, pada 2 (movable, Waiu (Wind), Rahu) · until 23:03 more
Yoga	Shula (“spear, sharp pain”, inauspicious) · until 15:09 more
Karana	Balava (movable) · until 10:56 more
Vara	Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Makara (Capricorn), Moon: Tula (Libra)

Changes during the day

from 10:56	karana Kaulava
from 15:09	yoga Ganda
from 23:03	nakshatra Vishakha
from 23:48	tithi Krishna-navami
from 23:48	karana Taitila

Sun and Moon

Dawn	07:50
Sunrise	08:32
Noon	12:42
Sunset	16:53
End of twilight	17:35
Moonrise	00:57
Moonset	11:35
Day length	8 h 21 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise

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 (08:32–16:53) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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Festivals and periods

Kalashtami · Kalabhairava

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

Rule: pradosha vyapini: 3 muhurtas after sunset, 16:53–20:00
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Muhurta

Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:32–23:48 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 23:48–08:30 (29.01)

Anandadi: Matanga 23:03–08:30 (29.01) Anandadi: Gada 08:32–23:03

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	13:30–15:14

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	11:40–12:42
Yamaganda	14:48–15:50
Gulika Kalam	09:34–10:37
Dur Muhurta	10:12–10:45, 12:59–13:32
Varjyam	05:15–07:01 (29.01)

Haircut and shaving

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

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

Cutting hair, shaving	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Bathing, washing hair	good 08:32–09:10, 09:54–10:35, 11:28–16:53

Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Swati; tithi Krishna-ashtami; lagna Makara 08:32, Kumbha 09:10, Mina 09:54, Mesha 10:35, Vrishabha 11:28, Mithuna 12:58, Karka 15:24

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Swati — relief from all suffering; Friday — universal respect.

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

Krishna-ashtami 08:32–16:53: 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).
Friday: B. V. Raman advises against cutting nails (the rating above is the site’s summary, which uses the same weekdays for nails as for haircuts, so Friday counts as auspicious).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = −2

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

+1 Auspicious nakshatra 08:32–23:03+1 Auspicious weekday0 Yoga Ganda 15:09–17:35−1 Ashtami 08:32–23:48−1 Anandadi: Gada 08:32–23:03−2 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:32–23:48

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

Panchanga at sunrise 08:32

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Anandadi: Shubha; cons: Rikta tithi, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
Month	Pausha (amanta) · Magha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Pramathi (No. 13) · Shaka 1921 · Vikram 2056 more

At sunrise 08:30

Tithi	9Krishna-navami (Rikta, Serpent (Naga)) · until 01:56 (30.01) more
Nakshatra	Vishakha, pada 2 (mixed, Indra and Agni, Jupiter) · until 01:38 (30.01) more
Yoga	Ganda (“danger, knot”, inauspicious) · until 15:31 more
Karana	Taitila (movable) · until 12:48 more
Vara	Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Makara (Capricorn), Moon: Tula (Libra)

Changes during the day

from 12:48	karana Gara
from 15:31	yoga Vriddhi
from 01:38 (30.01)	nakshatra Anuradha
from 01:56 (30.01)	tithi Krishna-dashami
from 01:56 (30.01)	karana Vanija

Sun and Moon

Dawn	07:48
Sunrise	08:30
Noon	12:42
Sunset	16:55
End of twilight	17:37
Moonrise	02:07
Moonset	11:55
Day length	8 h 25 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

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 (08:30–16:55) is good for sowing, for root crops.

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Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:30–01:56 (30.01)

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 01:56–08:28 (30.01)

Anandadi: Shubha 08:30–01:38 (30.01) Anandadi: Amrita 01:38–08:28 (30.01)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	06:25–07:28
Abhijit Muhurta	12:26–12:59
Vijaya Muhurta	14:07–14:40
Godhuli	16:55–17:26
Pradosha	16:55–20:02
Nishitha	00:11–01:13 (30.01)
Amrita Kalam	15:53–17:39

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	10:36–11:39
Yamaganda	13:46–14:49
Gulika Kalam	08:30–09:33
Dur Muhurta	08:30–09:04, 09:04–09:37
Varjyam	06:07–07:55 (30.01)

Haircut and shaving

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

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

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

Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Vishakha; tithi Krishna-navami; lagna Makara 08:30, Kumbha 09:06, Mina 09:50, Mesha 10:31, Vrishabha 11:24, Mithuna 12:54, Karka 15:20

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Vishakha — loss of money; Saturday — decline of physical strength.

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

Krishna-navami 08:30–16:55: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).

Cautions:

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

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Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = 0

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

+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:30–01:56 (30.01)+1 Anandadi: Shubha 08:30–01:38 (30.01)0 Yoga Vriddhi 15:31–08:28 (30.01)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−2 Rikta tithi 08:30–01:56 (30.01)

Panchanga at sunrise 08:30

Summary	Unfavourable day — Anandadi: Mrityu, Vishti (Bhadra)
Month	Pausha (amanta) · Magha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Pramathi (No. 13) · Shaka 1921 · Vikram 2056 more

At sunrise 08:28

Tithi	10Krishna-dashami (Purna, Dharma) · until 04:27 (31.01) more
Nakshatra	Anuradha, pada 2 (soft, Mitra (Friend), Saturn) · until 04:34 (31.01) more
Yoga	Vriddhi (“growth, increase”, auspicious) · until 16:13 more
Karana	Vanija (movable) · until 15:10 more
Vara	Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Makara (Capricorn), Moon: Vrischika (Scorpio)

Changes during the day

from 15:10	karana Vishti
from 16:13	yoga Dhruva
from 04:27 (31.01)	tithi Krishna-ekadashi
from 04:27 (31.01)	karana Bava
from 04:34 (31.01)	nakshatra Jyestha

Sun and Moon

Dawn	07:47
Sunrise	08:28
Noon	12:42
Sunset	16:57
End of twilight	17:39
Moonrise	03:16
Moonset	12:18
Day length	8 h 29 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Anuradha (08:28–16:57) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 15:10–16:57: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Muhurta

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:27–08:26 (31.01)

Anandadi: Mrityu 08:28–04:34 (31.01) Anandadi: Kana 04:34–08:26 (31.01)

Bhadra in heaven: 15:10–04:27 (31.01); Bhadra Puchha 17:11–18:30; Bhadra Mukha 18:30–20:43
Gandanta (tithi): 04:01–04:54 (31.01)

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	16:54–18:41

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	15:54–16:57
Yamaganda	12:43–13:46
Gulika Kalam	14:50–15:54
Dur Muhurta	15:49–16:23
Varjyam	none on this day

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: bad throughout the daytime

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

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

Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Anuradha; tithi Krishna-dashami; lagna Makara 08:28, Kumbha 09:02, Mina 09:46, Mesha 10:27, Vrishabha 11:20, Mithuna 12:50, Karka 15:16

Cautions:

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

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Day summary

Unfavourable day · score S = −1

Strict prohibition: Anandadi: Mrityu

+1 Auspicious nakshatra 08:28–04:34 (31.01)+1 Yoga Vriddhi 08:28–16:130 Vishti (Bhadra) 15:10–04:27 (31.01)−3 Anandadi: Mrityu 08:28–04:34 (31.01)

Panchanga at sunrise 08:28

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Krakacha Yoga, Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi)
Month	Pausha (amanta) · Magha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Pramathi (No. 13) · Shaka 1921 · Vikram 2056 more
Festivals	Shattila Ekadashi

At sunrise 08:26

Tithi	11Krishna-ekadashi (Nanda, Rudra) · until 07:08 (01.02) more
Nakshatra	Jyestha, pada 1 (sharp, Indra (Leader of the Gods), Mercury) · until 07:40 (01.02) more Gandamula
Yoga	Dhruva (“fixed, constant (the Pole Star)”, auspicious) · until 17:08 more
Karana	Bava (movable) · until 17:47 more
Vara	Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Makara (Capricorn), Moon: Vrischika (Scorpio)

Changes during the day

from 17:08	yoga Vyaghata
from 17:47	karana Balava
from 07:08 (01.02)	tithi Krishna-dvadashi
from 07:08 (01.02)	karana Kaulava
from 07:40 (01.02)	nakshatra Mula

Sun and Moon

Dawn	07:45
Sunrise	08:26
Noon	12:43
Sunset	16:59
End of twilight	17:41
Moonrise	04:22
Moonset	12:45
Day length	8 h 32 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise

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 (08:26–16:59) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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Festivals and periods

Shattila Ekadashi · Vishnu

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

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 04:27–07:08 (01.02)
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Parana (breaking the fast): 13:48–15:18 (01.02)
Vaishnava date: 1.02

Muhurta

Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:26–07:08 (01.02) Krakacha Yoga 08:26–07:08 (01.02) Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:08–08:25 (01.02)

Anandadi: Padma 08:26–07:40 (01.02) Anandadi: Lumbaka 07:40–08:25 (01.02)

Gandanta (nakshatra): 00:53–14:27 (01.02)
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Jyestha

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	06:23–07:24
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	21:44–23:32

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	09:31–10:35
Yamaganda	11:39–12:43
Gulika Kalam	13:47–14:51
Dur Muhurta	13:00–13:34, 14:43–15:17
Varjyam	10:53–12:42

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 08:26–08:58, 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 08:26–08:58, 09:42–10:23, 11:16–16:59
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 08:26–08:58, 09:42–10:23, 11:16–16:59
Bathing, washing hair	average throughout the daytime

Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Jyestha; tithi Krishna-ekadashi; lagna Makara 08:26, Kumbha 08:58, Mina 09:42, Mesha 10:23, Vrishabha 11:16, Mithuna 12:46, Karka 15:12

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Jyestha — loss (reduction) of landed property (real estate); Monday — clear, bright complexion.

Cautions:

Ekadashi: by custom, those who fast on this day do not cut their hair or shave.
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).
Monday: according to the Kalaprakashika, it is good for a haircut only during the waxing Moon.

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Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −3

+1 Anandadi: Padma 08:26–07:40 (01.02)+1 Yoga Dhruva 08:26–17:08+1 Auspicious weekday−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 08:26–07:40 (01.02)−2 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:26–07:08 (01.02)−3 Krakacha Yoga 08:26–07:08 (01.02)

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

Panchanga at sunrise 08:26

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

Margashirsha (Vedic name Sahas) — The month of which Krishna says: “Among the months I am Margashirsha” (Bhagavad Gita 10.35). Gita Jayanti, Datta Jayanti.
Patron: Keshava; Aditya — Amshu. Full moon in nakshatra Mrigashirsha. Ritu: Hemanta.

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

Pramathi (No. 13 of 60, “tormenting, agitating”) — A restless year: unrest and anxiety, moderate rains; calls for caution.
Northern samvatsara: Nandana (No. 26)
Shaka Samvat 1921 · Vikram Samvat 2056 · Kali Yuga 5100
Next year — Vikrama, from the new moon before Ugadi (the start of Chaitra) 4.04.2000
In South India (Shaka Samvat, lunar reckoning) the years of the 60-year cycle follow one another without a break, and the name of the year changes at Ugadi — at the start of Chaitra, on the first tithi of the bright half.

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

Swati (15)
Meaning: Sword
Symbol: Sword, also sprout or coral
Deity: Waiu (Wind)
Type: movable (chara, chala) — For journeys and moving house, buying vehicles, gardening, quick and temporary changes.
Vimshottari lord: Rahu
Shakti: scatter like air, move, convert

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

nakshatra 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-ekadashi
plowing, pruning and weeding

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

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

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

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

Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra)
An additional auspicious combination of weekday and nakshatra, not given in all panchangas: Sun — Mula, Mon — Dhanishtha, Tue — Uttara Bhadrapada, Wed — Krittika, Thu — Punarvasu, Fri — Purva Phalguni, Sat — Swati.

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

Hutashana Yoga
“Fiery” tithi of the weekday: Sun — 12, Mon — 6, Tue — 7, Wed — 8, Thu — 9, Fri — 10, Sat — 11. Portends losses, quarrels and harm; new undertakings are avoided.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Saturday
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Swati
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Vishakha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

Krishna-ekadashi
0 — does not affect the haircut rating

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

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

Makara
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut

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

Mina
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut

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

Vrishabha
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut

Mithuna
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Vishakha (16)
Meaning: Forked branch (also called Radha - gift)
Symbol: Triumphal arch for marriage, potter's wheel
Deity: Indra and Agni
Type: mixed (mishra, sadharana) — For everyday and routine tasks, work with fire and metal; it is better not to begin important new matters.
Vimshottari lord: Jupiter
Shakti: achieve (many and different goals, fruits)

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

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

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

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

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

Krishna-ekadashi
plowing, pruning and weeding

Krishna-dvadashi
neutral

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Sunday
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-dvadashi
0 — does not affect the haircut rating

Shula (9) — “spear, sharp pain”
Inauspicious: disputes and pain; the first 5 ghatis (about 2 h) are skipped.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

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

Anuradha (17)
Meaning: Following Radha, success
Symbol: Lotus flower, row, furrow or rut
Deity: Mitra (Friend)
Type: soft (mridu, maitra) — For arts and music, friendship and love, new clothes and jewellery, weddings and festivals.
Vimshottari lord: Saturn
Shakti: give worship (whence abundance and honor, worthy relationships and popularity)

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

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

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

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

Krishna-dvadashi
neutral

Krishna-trayodashi
no pruning or felling

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Monday
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Anuradha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-trayodashi
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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

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

Jyestha (18)
Meaning: Born before (eldest, chief)
Symbol: Umbrella or earring, amulet, necklace
Deity: Indra (Leader of the Gods)
Type: sharp (tikshna, daruna) — For drastic actions: surgery, severing ties, taming, exorcism, fighting diseases and enemies; unsuitable for other auspicious undertakings (the exception is weddings: Mula is among the nakshatras for marriage).
Vimshottari lord: Mercury
Shakti: rise up and win, draw strength in battle (looking for the limits of fearlessness)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The Moon in Kanya, Tula, Dhanu or Makara: Bhadra is in patala (the netherworld) — its influence on earth is weak; according to a verse of the Muhurta Chintamani, it even portends gain.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Tuesday
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Jyestha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-chaturdashi
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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

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

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

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

Mula (19)
Meaning: Root
Symbol: Roots, elephant goad, lion's tail (panicle)
Deity: Nirriti (Goddess of Destruction or Alakshmi)
Type: sharp (tikshna, daruna) — For drastic actions: surgery, severing ties, taming, exorcism, fighting diseases and enemies; unsuitable for other auspicious undertakings (the exception is weddings: Mula is among the nakshatras for marriage).
Vimshottari lord: Ketu
Shakti: destroy, crush (also the ability to destroy destruction)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Wednesday
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Mula
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

Purva-Ashadha (20)
Meaning: Prior invincible, unsubdued
Symbol: Elephant tusk, fan or bed
Deity: Varuna
Type: fierce (ugra, krura) — For destructive and dangerous tasks: demolition, work with fire and weapons, disputes; unsuitable for other auspicious undertakings (the exception is weddings: Magha is among the nakshatras for marriage).
Vimshottari lord: Venus
Shakti: add strength, energy (regenerate)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Thursday
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Purva-Ashadha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Amavasya
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Friday
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Uttara-Ashadha
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-pratipat
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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

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

nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha
Planting and sowing are allowed.

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

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).

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

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

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

Shravana
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-dvitya
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

Vajra (15) — “diamond, thunderbolt”
Inauspicious: sudden hindrances, a “lightning strike”; the first 3 ghatis (about 1 h 12 min) are skipped.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

Shukla-tritya (3, waxing Moon)
Group: Jaya. Deity: Vishnu.
Vishnu rules the third lunar day. It is a suitable time for cutting hair, nails, shaving and other cosmetic procedures. You can begin any important business.

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

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

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

Shukla-tritya
any undertakings

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

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

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

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

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

Roga Panchaka
Began on a Sunday: the “illness” Panchaka — people guard their health and do not start medical treatment or journeys.
The Moon in Kumbha or Mina (from the middle of Dhanishtha to the end of Revati). During these five nakshatras people do not travel south, gather firewood or grass, lay a roof or build a bed; cremation is performed with a special rite.

Dhanishtha
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-tritya
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Shatabhisha
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-chaturti
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Shukla-panchami
do not fell trees, any undertakings

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

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

Purva-Bhadra
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-panchami
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

Shukla-shashti (6, waxing Moon)
Group: Nanda. Deity: Kartikeya.
Kartikeya presides on the sixth lunar day, favoring coronations (taking office), establishing new friendships, celebrating holidays and performances.

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

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

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

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

Shukla-shashti
plowing the ground

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

Shukla-shashti
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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

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

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

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

Uttara-Bhadra
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-saptami
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Karka
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut

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

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

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

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

The Sun’s entry into a new sidereal sign — the start of a solar month. The time around this moment (Punya Kala) is favourable for holy baths, dana and worship of the Sun.

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

nakshatra 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-ashtami
tillage and sowing are forbidden

Amrita Siddhi Yoga
A combination of weekday and nakshatra that yields the “nectar of success”: Sun — Hasta, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashwini, Wed — Anuradha, Thu — Pushya, Fri — Revati, Sat — Rohini. One of the strongest auspicious yogas: it brings success to almost any undertaking.

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

Revati
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-ashtami
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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

Sankranti day
The Sun moves into a new sign: a time for holy baths, dana and worship of the Sun, but not for new undertakings.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Ashwini
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Bharani
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-navami
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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

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

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

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

Shukla-dashami
any undertakings

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

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

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

Krittika
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-dashami
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

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

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

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

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

Shukla-ekadashi
pruning and weeding

nakshatra Rohini
Planting and sowing are allowed.

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

Rohini
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-ekadashi
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

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

Brahma (25) — “Brahma, sacred knowledge”
Especially auspicious: study, sacred rites, peace and reconciliation.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

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

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

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

Mrigashirsha
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-dvadashi
0 — does not affect the haircut rating

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

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

Indra (26) — “Indra, lord”
Especially auspicious: power and administration, taking office, dealings with influential patrons.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

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

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

Shukla-triodashi
no pruning or felling

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

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

Ardra
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-triodashi
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-chaturdashi
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Vaidhriti
The nitya yoga of “discord” is in force for most of the day: worldly undertakings are postponed, and the day suits fasting, prayer and spiritual practice.

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

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

Vaidhriti (27) — “without support, discord”
One of the two most inauspicious yogas: worldly undertakings are not begun in it at all; good for fasting, prayer and spiritual practice.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

A period of ritual impurity before an eclipse: from 9 hours before its start for a lunar eclipse and from 12 hours for a solar one. During this time no new work is started and no food is cooked or eaten (with concessions for children, the elderly and the sick), and temples are closed. Sutak is observed only if the eclipse is visible at this location.

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

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

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

Purnima
sowing seeds, any undertakings

Guru Pushya Yoga
A Thursday when the Moon is in Pushya. One of the best times for buying gold and valuables, beginning studies, mantra initiation and spiritual undertakings; not used for weddings.

Punarvasu
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Purnima
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

Eclipse
The day of a visible eclipse and the Sutak before it: no new undertakings are begun, and no cooking or eating is done during Sutak; a time for japa, holy bath and dana.

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

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

Priti (2) — “love, affection”
Auspicious: friendship, reconciliation, love, matchmaking — anything that requires people’s goodwill.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

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

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

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

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

The Moon has fully entered the Earth’s shadow.

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

The Moon has completely left the Earth’s shadow.

The Moon leaves the penumbra — the eclipse is over.

The luminary sets during the eclipse: the part before setting is visible, the end is not.

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

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

Krishna-pratipat
digging, plowing, planting trees

Pushya
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-pratipat
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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

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

Ayushman (3) — “long-lived”
Auspicious: health and healing, long-term matters and anything meant to last a long time.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

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

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

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

Ashlesha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-dvitya
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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

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

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

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

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

Krishna-tritya
any undertakings

Magha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-tritya
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

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

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

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

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

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

Purva-Phalguni
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-chaturti
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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

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

Uttara-Phalguni
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-panchami
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

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

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

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

Krishna-shashti
plowing the ground

Hasta
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-shashti
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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

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

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

Krishna-saptami
soaking seeds is allowed, digging the ground

Chitra
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-saptami
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

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

nakshatra 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-ashtami
tillage and sowing are forbidden

Krishna-ashtami
0 — does not affect the haircut rating

Krishna-navami (9, waning Moon)
Group: Rikta. Deity: Serpent (Naga).
The Serpent (Naga) presides over the ninth day of the waning Moon, which is suitable for struggle, destruction, coercion and for efforts to overcome obstacles.

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

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

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

Krishna-navami
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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

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

Krishna-dashami
any undertakings

Krishna-dashami
0 — does not affect the haircut rating

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

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

Krishna-ekadashi
plowing, pruning and weeding