Panchanga Calendar

January 2004

SamvatsaraSubhanu (17)MonthPausha → Magha from 22.01RituHemanta → Shishira from 22.01AyanaDakshinayana → Uttarayana from 15.01Place55°45′ N 37°35′ E, UTC+3 changeAyanamsaLahiri

January 2004 falls, in the lunar calendar (amanta), within the months Pausha (until 21.01), Magha (from 22.01). Periods: until 14.01 — Kharmas; 22–30.01 — Magha Gupta Navaratri. Major festivals: 15.01 Makara Sankranti (Uttarayana); 26.01 Vasant Panchami (Saraswati Puja); 28.01 Ratha Saptami (Surya Jayanti).

Mon

Tue

Wed

Thu

Fri

Sat

Sun

1Ashw10

2Bhar11Vaikuntha Ekadashi

3Krit11Ekadashi Vaish.

4Roh12Pradosha

5Mrig13until 14:28

6Mrig14

7Ard15Purnima

8Pun1

9Push2

10Ashl3

11Mag4Sakat Chauth

12PPh5

13UPh6

14Has7Lohri

15Chit8Makara Sankranti

16Swa9

17Vish10

18Anu11Shattila Ekadashi

19Jye12Soma Pradosha

20Mul14Masik Shivaratri

21UAsh30Mauni Amavasya

22Shra1Gupta Navaratri

23Dhan2Chandra Darshan

24Shat3

25PBh4Vinayaka Chaturthi

26UBh5Vasant Panchami

27Rev6Skanda Shashti

28Ashw7Ratha Saptami

29Bhar8Bhishma Ashtami

30Bhar9Madhva Navami

31Krit10after 12:16

Day ratingBest daysFavourableOrdinaryAvoid new venturesUnfavourable

Markersafter / until HH:MM

Moon5Waxing Moon5Waning Moon15Purnima30Amavasya

Nakshatra typesfixedsoftlightmovablesharpfiercemixed

Icons this month (23)

EkadashiTripushkar YogaPradoshaAmrita Siddhi Yogaday of Purnima (full moon fast and puja)Guru Pushya YogaSankashtiLohriMakara SankrantiPongalKalashtamiShivaratriday of Amavasya (ancestor rites)Gupta Navaratrimoment of the new moon (see the time in the “Sky this month” card)Chandra DarshanVinayaka ChaturthiVasant PanchamiSkanda ShashtiRatha SaptamiBhishma AshtamiGoddess (Durga, Kali)Madhva Navami

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

1.01 Thu — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Ravi Yoga, Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi)
Ashwini (light): for quick matters: trade, healing, study, travel, purchases and starting a business.
5.01 Mon — Amrita Siddhi Yoga, Ravi Yoga, Anandadi: Ananda until 14:28
Mrigashirsha (soft): for arts and music, friendship and love, new clothes and jewellery, weddings and festivals.
22.01 Thu — Yoga Siddhi, Anandadi: Dhwaja, Auspicious nakshatra
Shravana (movable): for journeys and moving house, buying vehicles, gardening, quick and temporary changes.
31.01 Sat — Amrita Siddhi Yoga, Yoga Brahma, Ravi Yoga after 12:16
Rohini (fixed): for what is firm and lasting: laying house foundations, housewarming, planting, weddings, taking office, long-term projects.

Festivals

2.01 Fri Pausha Putrada Ekadashi
2.01 Fri Vaikuntha Ekadashi (Mukkoti)
3.01 Sat Pausha Putrada Ekadashi — Vaishnava fast
4.01 Sun Pradosha Vrat
7.01 Wed Pausha Purnima (Shakambhari)
11.01 Sun Sakat Chauth (Sankashti, Lambodara)
14.01 Wed Lohri
15.01 Thu Makara Sankranti (Uttarayana)
15.01 Thu Thai Pongal
15.01 Thu Kalashtami
18.01 Sun Shattila Ekadashi
19.01 Mon Soma Pradosha
20.01 Tue Masik Shivaratri
21.01 Wed Mauni Amavasya (Pausha)
22.01 Thu Magha Gupta Navaratri
23.01 Fri Chandra Darshan
25.01 Sun Vinayaka Chaturthi
26.01 Mon Vasant Panchami (Saraswati Puja)
27.01 Tue Skanda Shashti
28.01 Wed Ratha Saptami (Surya Jayanti)
29.01 Thu Bhishma Ashtami
29.01 Thu Masik Durgashtami
30.01 Fri Madhva Navami

Special muhurta yogas

1.01 Thu Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 08:59–22:38
3.01 Sat Tripushkar Yoga 09:07–04:56 (04.01)
3.01 Sat Amrita Siddhi Yoga 04:56–08:58 (04.01)
3.01 Sat Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:56–08:58 (04.01)
5.01 Mon Amrita Siddhi Yoga all day
5.01 Mon Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day
8.01 Thu Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day
8.01 Thu Amrita Siddhi Yoga 15:17–08:55 (09.01)
8.01 Thu Guru Pushya Yoga 15:17–08:55 (09.01)
14.01 Wed Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 08:51–19:18
25.01 Sun Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 01:00–08:35 (26.01)
27.01 Tue Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 03:45–08:32 (28.01)
31.01 Sat Amrita Siddhi Yoga 12:16–03:40 (01.02)
31.01 Sat Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 12:16–08:25 (01.02)

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.

Avoid starting important matters

6.01 Tue — Yamaghanta, Rikta tithi, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn) (unfavourable day)
8.01 Thu — Vaidhriti
10.01 Sat — Bhadra on earth, Fierce or sharp nakshatra, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
11.01 Sun — Yamaghanta, many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower), Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) (unfavourable day)
14.01 Wed — Sankranti day, Vishti (Bhadra)
17.01 Sat — Vishti (Bhadra), Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi), Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
18.01 Sun — Anandadi: Mrityu, many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower), Krakacha Yoga (unfavourable day)
19.01 Mon — Kshaya tithi, Fierce or sharp nakshatra, Surya Dagdha tithi
20.01 Tue — Krishna Chaturdashi, Vishti (Bhadra), Fierce or sharp nakshatra
21.01 Wed — Amavasya, Anandadi: Vajra, Yoga Vajra
23.01 Fri — Vyatipata, Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi), Panchaka
25.01 Sun — Bhadra on earth, Rikta tithi, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
28.01 Wed — Anandadi: Mrityu, Gandanta (unfavourable day)
29.01 Thu — Krakacha Yoga, Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Fierce or sharp nakshatra

Sky this month

7.01 Full moon (Purnima) 18:40
14.01 Makara Sankranti 21:13 — the Sun enters Makara (Capricorn)
22.01 New moon (Amavasya) 00:04
There are no eclipses this month.

Periods

until 14.01 Kharmas
22–30.01 Magha Gupta Navaratri
23.01 14:03 – 28.01 03:45 Chora Panchaka

Samvatsara and month

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

Northern samvatsara: Durmukha. Shaka Samvat 1925, Vikram Samvat 2060, Kali Yuga 5104.

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

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

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

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

Summary	Best day — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Ravi Yoga
Month	Pausha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Subhanu (No. 17) · Shaka 1925 · Vikram 2060 more
Period	Kharmas

At sunrise 08:59

Tithi	10Shukla-dashami (Purna, Dharma) · until 06:22 (02.01) more
Nakshatra	Ashwini, pada 2 (light, Ashwini Kumara, Ketu) · until 22:38 more Gandamula
Yoga	Shiva (“auspicious, benevolent”, auspicious) · until 16:09 more
Karana	Taitila (movable) · until 17:04 more
Vara	Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Dhanu (Sagittarius), Moon: Mesha (Aries)

Changes during the day

from 16:09	yoga Siddha
from 17:04	karana Gara
from 22:38	nakshatra Bharani
from 06:22 (02.01)	tithi Shukla-ekadashi
from 06:22 (02.01)	karana Vanija

Sun and Moon

Dawn	08:13
Sunrise	08:59
Noon	12:32
Sunset	16:06
End of twilight	16:52
Moonrise	12:45
Moonset	02:24
Day length	7 h 06 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise

more — lunar calendar for gardeners

Festivals and periods

Kharmas

Muhurta

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 08:59–22:38 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:59–06:22 (02.01) Ravi Yoga all day

Anandadi: Manasa 08:59–22:38 Anandadi: Padma 22:38–08:59 (02.01)

Gandanta (tithi): 05:56–06:49 (02.01)
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Ashwini

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	14:36–16:23

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	13:26–14:19
Yamaganda	08:59–09:52
Gulika Kalam	10:46–11:39
Dur Muhurta	11:21–11:50, 14:12–14:41
Varjyam	18:10–19:57

Haircut and shaving

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

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

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

Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Ashwini; tithi Shukla-dashami; 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: Ashwini — joy; Thursday — success.

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Best day · score S = +12

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

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 08:59–22:38+2 Ravi Yoga all day+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:59–06:22 (02.01)+1 Anandadi: Manasa 08:59–22:38+1 Auspicious nakshatra 08:59–22:38+1 Yoga Shiva 08:59–16:09+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 08:59–06:22 (02.01)0 Kharmas

Panchanga at sunrise 08:59

Summary	Favourable day — Yoga Siddha, Ravi Yoga
Month	Pausha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Subhanu (No. 17) · Shaka 1925 · Vikram 2060 more
Period	Kharmas
Festivals	Vaikuntha Ekadashi (Mukkoti) · Pausha Putrada Ekadashi

At sunrise 08:59

Tithi	11Shukla-ekadashi (Nanda, Rudra) · until 09:07 (03.01) more the tithi will also last until tomorrow’s sunrise (tryahasparsha)
Nakshatra	Bharani, pada 2 (fierce, Yama (Dharma-raja), Venus) · until 01:45 (03.01) more
Yoga	Siddha (“perfected, accomplished”, auspicious) · until 17:04 more
Karana	Vanija (movable) · until 19:44 more
Vara	Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Dhanu (Sagittarius), Moon: Mesha (Aries)

Changes during the day

from 17:04	yoga Sadhya
from 19:44	karana Vishti
from 01:45 (03.01)	nakshatra Krittika

Sun and Moon

Dawn	08:12
Sunrise	08:59
Noon	12:33
Sunset	16:07
End of twilight	16:54
Moonrise	12:55
Moonset	03:40
Day length	7 h 08 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, Bharani (08:59–16:07) is good for root crops.

more — lunar calendar for gardeners

Festivals and periods

Vaikuntha Ekadashi (Mukkoti) · Vishnu

The Ekadashi of the bright half of the month in which the Sun is in Dhanu (Tamil Margazhi). In Vishnu temples the “gates of Vaikuntha” are opened; it is especially revered in South India.

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 06:22–09:07 (03.01)
the tithi spans two sunrises — the first day is chosen by rule

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 06:22–09:07 (03.01)
the tithi spans two sunrises — the first day is chosen by rule
Vaishnava date: 3.01

Kharmas

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 08:59–01:45 (03.01) Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) all day

Anandadi: Chhatra 01:45–08:59 (03.01) Anandadi: Mudgara 08:59–01:45 (03.01)

Bhadra in heaven: 19:44–09:07 (03.01); Bhadra Puchha 01:06–02:26 (03.01); Bhadra Mukha 02:26–04:40 (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	20:20–22:08

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	11:39–12:33
Yamaganda	14:20–15:14
Gulika Kalam	09:52–10:46
Dur Muhurta	10:24–10:53, 12:47–13:16
Varjyam	09:29–11:17

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average throughout the daytime

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average throughout the daytime
Cutting fingernails	average 09:47–10:52, 11:36–12:17, 13:10–16:07
Cutting toenails	average throughout the daytime
Bathing, washing hair	average throughout the daytime

Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Bharani; tithi Shukla-ekadashi; 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: Bharani — facing death (dangers); Friday — universal respect.

Cautions:

Ekadashi: by custom, those who fast on this day do not cut their hair or shave.
Friday: B. V. Raman advises against cutting nails (the rating above is the site’s summary, which uses the same weekdays for nails as for haircuts, so Friday counts as auspicious).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Favourable day · score S = +4

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

+2 Yoga Siddha 08:59–17:04+2 Ravi Yoga 08:59–01:45 (03.01)+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) all day+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi all day0 Kharmas−1 Anandadi: Mudgara 08:59–01:45 (03.01)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 08:59–01:45 (03.01)−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	Ordinary day — pros: Anandadi: Dhwaja, Yoga Sadhya; cons: Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
Month	Pausha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Subhanu (No. 17) · Shaka 1925 · Vikram 2060 more
Period	Kharmas
Festivals	Pausha Putrada Ekadashi — Vaishnava fast

At sunrise 08:59

Tithi	11Shukla-ekadashi (Nanda, Rudra) · until 09:07 more vriddhi: the same tithi also prevailed at yesterday’s sunrise
Nakshatra	Krittika, pada 2 (mixed, Agni, Sun) · until 04:56 (04.01) more
Yoga	Sadhya (“attainable, amenable”, auspicious) · until 18:05 more
Karana	Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 09:07 more
Vara	Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Dhanu (Sagittarius), Moon: Vrishabha (Taurus)

Changes during the day

from 09:07	tithi Shukla-dvadashi
from 09:07	karana Bava
from 18:05	yoga Shubha
from 22:31	karana Balava
from 04:56 (04.01)	nakshatra Rohini

Sun and Moon

Dawn	08:12
Sunrise	08:59
Noon	12:33
Sunset	16:08
End of twilight	16:55
Moonrise	13:07
Moonset	04:57
Day length	7 h 09 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 09:07

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Krittika (08:59–16:08) is good for root crops.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 08:59–09:07: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

more — lunar calendar for gardeners

Festivals and periods

Pausha Putrada Ekadashi — Vaishnava fast · Vishnu

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

Smarta date: 2.01
Ekadashi prevails at two consecutive sunrises: Smarta householders fast on the first day, while Vaishnavas, sannyasis and widows fast on the second (“Gauna Ekadashi”).

Kharmas

Muhurta

Tripushkar Yoga 09:07–04:56 (04.01) Amrita Siddhi Yoga 04:56–08:58 (04.01) Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:56–08:58 (04.01)

Hutashana Yoga 08:59–09:07

Anandadi: Dhwaja 08:59–04:56 (04.01) Anandadi: Shrivatsa 04:56–08:58 (04.01)

Bhadra in heaven: 08:33–09:07

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	02:13–04:01 (04.01)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	10:46–11:40
Yamaganda	13:27–14:21
Gulika Kalam	08:59–09:52
Dur Muhurta	08:59–09:27, 09:27–09:56
Varjyam	15:20–17:09

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 09:43–10:48, 11:32–12:13, 13:06–16:08

Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Krittika; tithi Shukla-ekadashi until 09:07, Shukla-dvadashi from 09:07; 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: Krittika — consumption (a wasting disease); Saturday — decline of physical strength.

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.

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = +2

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

+1 Anandadi: Dhwaja 08:59–04:56 (04.01)+1 Yoga Sadhya 08:59–18:05+1 Auspicious tithi 08:59–09:070 Kharmas0 Tripushkar Yoga 09:07–04:56 (04.01)0 Hutashana Yoga 08:59–09:070 Vishti (Bhadra) 08:59–09:07−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)

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

Panchanga at sunrise 08:59

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Yoga Shubha, Anandadi: Prajapati; cons: Krakacha Yoga, Hutashana Yoga
Month	Pausha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Subhanu (No. 17) · Shaka 1925 · Vikram 2060 more
Period	Kharmas
Festivals	Pradosha Vrat

At sunrise 08:58

Tithi	12Shukla-dvadashi (Bhadra, Sun (Ravi)) · until 11:53 more
Nakshatra	Rohini, pada 1 (fixed, Prajapati (Brahma - Creator), Moon) · until 07:59 (05.01) more
Yoga	Shubha (“goodness, happiness”, auspicious) · until 19:03 more
Karana	Balava (movable) · until 11:53 more
Vara	Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Dhanu (Sagittarius), Moon: Vrishabha (Taurus)

Changes during the day

from 11:53	tithi Shukla-triodashi
from 11:53	karana Kaulava
from 19:03	yoga Shukla
from 01:13 (05.01)	karana Taitila
from 07:59 (05.01)	nakshatra Mrigashirsha

Sun and Moon

Dawn	08:12
Sunrise	08:58
Noon	12:34
Sunset	16:10
End of twilight	16:56
Moonrise	13:24
Moonset	06:14
Day length	7 h 11 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 11:53

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 (08:58–16:10) is good for sowing.

more — lunar calendar for gardeners

Festivals and periods

Pradosha Vrat · Shiva

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

Rule: pradosha vyapini: 3 muhurtas after sunset, 16:10–19:31
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Kharmas

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 07:59–08:58 (05.01)

Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:58–11:53 Hutashana Yoga 08:58–11:53 Krakacha Yoga 08:58–11:53

Anandadi: Prajapati 08:58–07:59 (05.01) Anandadi: Saumya 07:59–08:58 (05.01)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	06:44–07:51
Abhijit Muhurta	12:20–12:48
Vijaya Muhurta	13:46–14:15
Godhuli	16:10–16:43
Pradosha	16:10–19:31
Nishitha	00:00–01:07 (05.01)
Amrita Kalam	04:23–06:11 (05.01)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	15:16–16:10
Yamaganda	12:34–13:28
Gulika Kalam	14:22–15:16
Dur Muhurta	15:12–15:41
Varjyam	22:58–00:46 (05.01)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 09:39–10:44, 11:28–16:10

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 09:39–10:44, 11:28–16:10
Cutting fingernails	average 09:39–10:44, 11:28–12:09, 13:02–16:10
Cutting toenails	average 09:39–10:44, 11:28–16:10
Bathing, washing hair	average 09:39–10:44, 11:28–16:10

Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Rohini; tithi Shukla-dvadashi until 11:53, Shukla-triodashi from 11:53; 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: Rohini — destruction of all misfortunes; Sunday — physical well-being.

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 Shubha 08:58–19:03+1 Anandadi: Prajapati 08:58–07:59 (05.01)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 08:58–07:59 (05.01)+1 Auspicious tithi 11:53–08:58 (05.01)0 Kharmas−2 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:58–11:53−2 Hutashana Yoga 08:58–11:53−3 Krakacha Yoga 08:58–11:53

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 08:58

Summary	Best day — Amrita Siddhi Yoga, Ravi Yoga; auspicious time — until 14:28
Month	Pausha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Subhanu (No. 17) · Shaka 1925 · Vikram 2060 more
Period	Kharmas

At sunrise 08:58

Tithi	13Shukla-triodashi (Jaya, God of Love) · until 14:28 more
Nakshatra	Mrigashirsha, pada 1 (soft, Soma (Chandra, Moon), Mars) · until 10:47 (06.01) more
Yoga	Shukla (“bright, pure”, auspicious) · until 19:52 more
Karana	Taitila (movable) · until 14:28 more
Vara	Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Dhanu (Sagittarius), Moon: Vrishabha (Taurus)

Changes during the day

from 14:28	tithi Shukla-chaturdashi
from 14:28	karana Gara
from 19:52	yoga Brahma
from 03:40 (06.01)	karana Vanija

Sun and Moon

Dawn	08:12
Sunrise	08:58
Noon	12:34
Sunset	16:11
End of twilight	16:57
Moonrise	13:49
Moonset	07:29
Day length	7 h 13 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 14:28

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Mrigashirsha (08:58–16:11) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Shukla-chaturdashi 14:28–16:11: according to the Kalaprakashika, ploughing on Chaturdashi puts the owner’s life in danger.

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Festivals and periods

Kharmas

Muhurta

Amrita Siddhi Yoga all day Ravi Yoga all day Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day

Anandadi: Ananda all day

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	06:43–07:51
Abhijit Muhurta	12:20–12:49
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	00:58–02:45 (06.01)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	09:52–10:46
Yamaganda	11:40–12:34
Gulika Kalam	13:29–14:23
Dur Muhurta	12:49–13:18, 14:16–14:44
Varjyam	14:15–16:02

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 09:35–10:40, 11:24–12:05, 12:58–14:28

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 09:35–10:40, 11:24–12:05, 12:58–14:28
Cutting fingernails	average 08:58–14:28
Cutting toenails	good 09:35–10:40, 11:24–12:05, 12:58–14:28
Bathing, washing hair	good 09:35–10:40, 11:24–12:05, 12:58–14:28

Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Mrigashirsha; tithi Shukla-triodashi until 14:28, Shukla-chaturdashi from 14:28; 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: Mrigashirsha — abundance (well-being, prosperity); Monday — clear, bright complexion.

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

Shukla-chaturdashi 14:28–16:11: a Rikta and Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Best day · score S = +11

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

Auspicious time ends by 14:28

+4 Amrita Siddhi Yoga all day+2 Ravi Yoga all day+1 Anandadi: Ananda all day+1 Auspicious nakshatra all day+1 Yoga Shukla 08:58–19:52+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 08:58–14:280 Kharmas0 Rikta tithi 14:28–08:57 (06.01)

Panchanga at sunrise 08:58

Summary	Unfavourable day — Yamaghanta, Rikta tithi
Month	Pausha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Subhanu (No. 17) · Shaka 1925 · Vikram 2060 more
Period	Kharmas

At sunrise 08:57

Tithi	14Shukla-chaturdashi (Rikta, Kali) · until 16:46 more
Nakshatra	Mrigashirsha, pada 4 (soft, Soma (Chandra, Moon), Mars) · until 10:47 more
Yoga	Brahma (“Brahma, sacred knowledge”, auspicious) · until 20:27 more
Karana	Vanija (movable) · until 16:46 more
Vara	Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Dhanu (Sagittarius), Moon: Mithuna (Gemini)

Changes during the day

from 10:47	nakshatra Ardra
from 16:46	tithi Purnima
from 16:46	karana Vishti
from 20:27	yoga Indra
from 05:46 (07.01)	karana Bava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	08:11
Sunrise	08:57
Noon	12:35
Sunset	16:13
End of twilight	16:58
Moonrise	14:27
Moonset	08:36
Day length	7 h 15 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 10:47

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Mrigashirsha (08:57–10:47) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Shukla-chaturdashi 08:57–16:13: according to the Kalaprakashika, ploughing on Chaturdashi puts the owner’s life in danger.

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Festivals and periods

Kharmas

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 08:57–10:47

Yamaghanta 10:47–08:57 (07.01)

Anandadi: Chara 10:47–08:57 (07.01) Anandadi: Rakshasa 08:57–10:47

Bhadra in heaven: 16:46–05:46 (07.01); Bhadra Puchha 01:11–02:28 (07.01); Bhadra Mukha 02:28–04:38 (07.01)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	06:43–07:50
Abhijit Muhurta	12:20–12:49
Vijaya Muhurta	13:47–14:16
Godhuli	16:13–16:46
Pradosha	16:13–19:33
Nishitha	00:01–01:08 (07.01)
Amrita Kalam	02:13–03:59 (07.01)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	14:24–15:18
Yamaganda	10:46–11:40
Gulika Kalam	12:35–13:29
Dur Muhurta	10:24–10:53, 22:54–00:01 (07.01)
Varjyam	20:03–21:48

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 09:31–10:36, 11:20–12:01, 12:54–16:13

Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Mrigashirsha until 10:47, Ardra from 10:47; tithi Shukla-chaturdashi; 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: Mrigashirsha (until 10:47) — abundance (well-being, prosperity); Ardra (from 10:47) — sadness; Tuesday — harm to longevity.

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

Shukla-chaturdashi 08:57–16:13: a Rikta and Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Unfavourable day · score S = −2

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

Strict prohibition: Yamaghanta

+2 Yoga Brahma 08:57–20:27+2 Ravi Yoga 08:57–10:47+1 Anandadi: Chara 10:47–08:57 (07.01)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 08:57–10:470 Kharmas−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 10:47–08:57 (07.01)−1 Anandadi: Rakshasa 08:57–10:47−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−2 Rikta tithi 08:57–16:46−3 Yamaghanta 10:47–08:57 (07.01)

Panchanga at sunrise 08:57

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Yoga Indra, Auspicious weekday; cons: Fierce or sharp nakshatra, Anandadi: Musala
Month	Pausha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Subhanu (No. 17) · Shaka 1925 · Vikram 2060 more
Period	Kharmas
Festivals	Pausha Purnima (Shakambhari)

At sunrise 08:57

Tithi	15Purnima (Purna, Vishvedevas) · until 18:40 more
Nakshatra	Ardra, pada 4 (sharp, Rudra (Roaring, angry image of Shiva), Rahu) · until 13:14 more
Yoga	Indra (“Indra, lord”, auspicious) · until 20:44 more
Karana	Bava (movable) · until 18:40 more
Vara	Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Dhanu (Sagittarius), Moon: Mithuna (Gemini)

Changes during the day

from 13:14	nakshatra Punarvasu
from 18:40	tithi Krishna-pratipat
from 18:40	karana Balava
from 20:44	yoga Vaidhriti
from 07:27 (08.01)	karana Kaulava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	08:11
Sunrise	08:57
Noon	12:35
Sunset	16:14
End of twilight	17:00
Moonrise	15:20
Moonset	09:30
Day length	7 h 17 min

Sky

Full moon (Purnima)	18:40

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 13:14

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Punarvasu (13:14–16:14) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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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 16:46 (06.01)–18:40
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Kharmas

Muhurta

Samvartaka Yoga 18:40–08:56 (08.01)

Anandadi: Musala 08:57–13:14 Anandadi: Gada 13:14–08:56 (08.01)

Gandanta (tithi): 18:14–19:05

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	06:43–07:50
Abhijit Muhurta	none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday
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	none on this day

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	12:35–13:30
Yamaganda	09:51–10:46
Gulika Kalam	11:41–12:35
Dur Muhurta	12:21–12:50
Varjyam	02:16–04:00 (08.01)

Haircut and shaving

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

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

Cutting hair, shaving	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Bathing, washing hair	good 09:28–10:32, 11:16–11:57, 12:50–13:14

Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Ardra until 13:14, Punarvasu from 13:14; tithi Purnima; 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: Ardra (until 13:14) — sadness; Punarvasu (from 13:14) — strength of spirit (bravery, resilience); Wednesday — favour of the authorities.

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

Purnima 08:57–16:14: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = +1

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

+2 Yoga Indra 08:57–20:44+1 Auspicious weekday0 Auspicious nakshatra 13:14–08:56 (08.01)0 Kharmas−1 Anandadi: Musala 08:57–13:14−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 08:57–13:14

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	Avoid starting important matters — Vaidhriti
Month	Pausha (amanta) · Magha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Subhanu (No. 17) · Shaka 1925 · Vikram 2060 more
Period	Kharmas

At sunrise 08:56

Tithi	1Krishna-pratipat (Nanda, Brahma) · until 20:09 more
Nakshatra	Punarvasu, pada 4 (movable, Aditi, Jupiter) · until 15:17 more
Yoga	Vaidhriti (“without support, discord”, inauspicious) · until 20:43 more
Karana	Kaulava (movable) · until 20:09 more
Vara	Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Dhanu (Sagittarius), Moon: Karka (Cancer)

Changes during the day

from 15:17	nakshatra Pushya
from 20:09	tithi Krishna-dvitya
from 20:09	karana Taitila
from 20:43	yoga Vishkambha
from 08:44 (09.01)	karana Gara

Sun and Moon

Dawn	08:11
Sunrise	08:56
Noon	12:36
Sunset	16:15
End of twilight	17:01
Moonrise	16:29
Moonset	10:09
Day length	7 h 19 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 15:17

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Punarvasu (08:56–15:17) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Pushya (15:17–16:15) is good for sowing.

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Festivals and periods

Kharmas

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 08:56–15:17 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day Amrita Siddhi Yoga 15:17–08:55 (09.01) Guru Pushya Yoga 15:17–08:55 (09.01)

Anandadi: Siddhi 08:56–15:17 Anandadi: Shubha 15:17–08:55 (09.01)

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	12:41–14:25

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	13:31–14:26
Yamaganda	08:56–09:51
Gulika Kalam	10:46–11:41
Dur Muhurta	11:23–11:52, 14:18–14:48
Varjyam	23:51–01:33 (09.01)

Haircut and shaving

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

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

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

Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Punarvasu until 15:17, Pushya from 15:17; tithi Krishna-pratipat; 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: Punarvasu (until 15:17) — strength of spirit (bravery, resilience); Pushya (from 15:17) — increase in wealth; Thursday — success.

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

Vaidhriti 08:56–16:15: auspicious undertakings, including haircuts, are avoided during this yoga (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = +5

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

Avoid starting important matters: Vaidhriti

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day+1 Anandadi: Siddhi 08:56–15:17+1 Auspicious nakshatra 08:56–15:17+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 08:56–20:09+1 Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 08:56–15:170 Kharmas−3 Vaidhriti 08:56–20:43

Panchanga at sunrise 08:56

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Pushya, Auspicious weekday; cons: Anandadi: Utpata, Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi)
Month	Pausha (amanta) · Magha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Subhanu (No. 17) · Shaka 1925 · Vikram 2060 more
Period	Kharmas

At sunrise 08:55

Tithi	2Krishna-dvitya (Bhadra, Vidhatr) · until 21:13 more
Nakshatra	Pushya, pada 3 (light, Brhaspati, Saturn) · until 16:57 more
Yoga	Vishkambha (“prop, bolt”, inauspicious) · until 20:22 more
Karana	Gara (movable) · until 21:13 more
Vara	Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Dhanu (Sagittarius), Moon: Karka (Cancer)

Changes during the day

from 16:57	nakshatra Ashlesha
from 20:22	yoga Priti
from 21:13	tithi Krishna-tritya
from 21:13	karana Vanija

Sun and Moon

Dawn	08:10
Sunrise	08:55
Noon	12:36
Sunset	16:17
End of twilight	17:02
Moonrise	17:48
Moonset	10:36
Day length	7 h 21 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise

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 (08:55–16:17) is good for sowing.

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Festivals and periods

Kharmas

Muhurta

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:55–21:13

Anandadi: Utpata 08:55–16:57 Anandadi: Mrityu 16:57–08:55 (10.01)

Surya Dagdha tithi: Krishna-dvitya

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	10:06–11:49

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	11:41–12:36
Yamaganda	14:27–15:22
Gulika Kalam	09:51–10:46
Dur Muhurta	10:24–10:53, 12:51–13:20
Varjyam	06:25–08:06 (10.01)

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 09:20–10:24, 11:08–11:49, 12:43–16:17

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

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = −2

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

+2 Pushya 08:55–16:57+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 08:55–21:130 Kharmas−1 Surya Dagdha tithi 08:55–21:13−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:55–21:13−3 Anandadi: Utpata 08:55–16:57

Panchanga at sunrise 08:55

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Bhadra on earth, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
Month	Pausha (amanta) · Magha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Subhanu (No. 17) · Shaka 1925 · Vikram 2060 more
Period	Kharmas

At sunrise 08:55

Tithi	3Krishna-tritya (Jaya, Vishnu) · until 21:53 more
Nakshatra	Ashlesha, pada 3 (sharp, Naga - the lord of snakes (Sharpa), Mercury) · until 18:13 more Gandamula
Yoga	Priti (“love, affection”, auspicious) · until 19:43 more
Karana	Vanija (movable) · until 09:36 more
Vara	Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Dhanu (Sagittarius), Moon: Karka (Cancer)

Changes during the day

from 09:36	karana Vishti
from 18:13	nakshatra Magha
from 19:43	yoga Ayushman
from 21:53	tithi Krishna-chaturti
from 21:53	karana Bava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	08:09
Sunrise	08:55
Noon	12:36
Sunset	16:19
End of twilight	17:04
Moonrise	19:11
Moonset	10:54
Day length	7 h 24 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise

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

Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 09:36–16:19: 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) 21:53–08:54 (11.01)

Anandadi: Manasa 08:55–18:13 Anandadi: Padma 18:13–08:54 (11.01)

Bhadra on earth: 09:36–21:53; Bhadra Puchha 17:34–18:48; Bhadra Mukha 18:48–20:51
Gandanta (nakshatra): 11:56–00:28 (11.01)
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Ashlesha

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	16:32–18:13

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	10:46–11:41
Yamaganda	13:32–14:28
Gulika Kalam	08:55–09:50
Dur Muhurta	08:55–09:24, 09:24–09:54
Varjyam	06:39–08:18 (11.01)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 09:16–09:36

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 09:16–09:36
Cutting fingernails	bad throughout the daytime
Cutting toenails	average 09:16–09:36
Bathing, washing hair	average 09:16–10:20, 11:04–11:45, 12:39–16:19

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

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

Bhadra on earth 09:36–16:19: 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).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −2

Avoid starting important matters: Bhadra on earth

+1 Anandadi: Manasa 08:55–18:13+1 Yoga Priti 08:55–19:43+1 Auspicious tithi 08:55–21:530 Kharmas−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 08:55–18:13−3 Bhadra on earth 09:36–21:53

Panchanga at sunrise 08:55

Summary	Unfavourable day — Yamaghanta, many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower)
Month	Pausha (amanta) · Magha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Subhanu (No. 17) · Shaka 1925 · Vikram 2060 more
Period	Kharmas
Festivals	Sakat Chauth (Sankashti, Lambodara)

At sunrise 08:54

Tithi	4Krishna-chaturti (Rikta, Yama) · until 22:08 more
Nakshatra	Magha, pada 3 (fierce, Pitris or Pitars - ancestors of the clan, forefathers, Ketu) · until 19:05 more Gandamula
Yoga	Ayushman (“long-lived”, auspicious) · until 18:46 more
Karana	Bava (movable) · until 10:03 more
Vara	Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Dhanu (Sagittarius), Moon: Simha (Leo)

Changes during the day

from 10:03	karana Balava
from 18:46	yoga Saubhagya
from 19:05	nakshatra Purva-Phalguni
from 22:08	tithi Krishna-panchami
from 22:08	karana Kaulava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	08:09
Sunrise	08:54
Noon	12:37
Sunset	16:20
End of twilight	17:05
Moonrise	20:35
Moonset	11:07
Day length	7 h 26 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Magha (08:54–16:20) is good for sowing, 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, 20:35
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Kharmas

Muhurta

Yamaghanta 08:54–19:05 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:54–22:08

Anandadi: Chhatra 19:05–08:53 (12.01) Anandadi: Mudgara 08:54–19:05

Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Magha

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	00:04–01:10 (12.01)
Amrita Kalam	16:36–18:15

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	15:24–16:20
Yamaganda	12:37–13:33
Gulika Kalam	14:29–15:24
Dur Muhurta	15:21–15:51
Varjyam	03:15–04:53 (12.01)

Haircut and shaving

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

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

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

Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Magha; tithi Krishna-chaturti; 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: 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:

Krishna-chaturti 08:54–16:20: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Unfavourable day · score S = −8

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

+1 Yoga Ayushman 08:54–18:460 Kharmas−1 Anandadi: Mudgara 08:54–19:05−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 08:54–19:05−2 Rikta tithi 08:54–22:08−2 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:54–22:08−3 Yamaghanta 08:54–19:05

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 08:54

Summary	Favourable day — Anandadi: Dhwaja, Yoga Saubhagya
Month	Pausha (amanta) · Magha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Subhanu (No. 17) · Shaka 1925 · Vikram 2060 more
Period	Kharmas

At sunrise 08:53

Tithi	5Krishna-panchami (Purna, Soma) · until 21:59 more
Nakshatra	Purva-Phalguni, pada 3 (fierce, Bhaga (Share, Distributor) - god of wealth and family, Venus) · until 19:34 more
Yoga	Saubhagya (“good fortune, marital happiness”, auspicious) · until 17:29 more
Karana	Kaulava (movable) · until 10:07 more
Vara	Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Dhanu (Sagittarius), Moon: Simha (Leo)

Changes during the day

from 10:07	karana Taitila
from 17:29	yoga Shobhana
from 19:34	nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni
from 21:59	tithi Krishna-shashti
from 21:59	karana Gara

Sun and Moon

Dawn	08:08
Sunrise	08:53
Noon	12:37
Sunset	16:22
End of twilight	17:07
Moonrise	21:58
Moonset	11:17
Day length	7 h 29 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise

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

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

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Festivals and periods

Kharmas

Muhurta

Hutashana Yoga 21:59–08:52 (13.01) Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 21:59–08:52 (13.01)

Anandadi: Dhwaja 08:53–19:34 Anandadi: Shrivatsa 19:34–08:52 (13.01)

Gandanta (tithi): 21:35–22:22

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	06:41–07:47
Abhijit Muhurta	12:22–12:52
Vijaya Muhurta	13:52–14:22
Godhuli	16:22–16:55
Pradosha	16:22–19:40
Nishitha	00:04–01:10 (13.01)
Amrita Kalam	13:02–14:40

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	09:49–10:45
Yamaganda	11:41–12:37
Gulika Kalam	13:34–14:30
Dur Muhurta	12:52–13:22, 14:22–14:52
Varjyam	02:47–04:24 (13.01)

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 Monday; nakshatra Purva-Phalguni; tithi Krishna-panchami; lagna Dhanu 08:53, Makara 09:08, Kumbha 10:12, Mina 10:56, Mesha 11:37, Vrishabha 12:31, Mithuna 14:01

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Purva-Phalguni — ill health; Monday — clear, bright complexion.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Favourable day · score S = +3

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

+1 Anandadi: Dhwaja 08:53–19:34+1 Yoga Saubhagya 08:53–17:29+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 08:53–21:590 Kharmas−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 08:53–19:34

Panchanga at sunrise 08:53

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Anandadi: Prajapati, Auspicious nakshatra; cons: Mrityu 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	Subhanu (No. 17) · Shaka 1925 · Vikram 2060 more
Period	Kharmas

At sunrise 08:52

Tithi	6Krishna-shashti (Nanda, Kartikeya) · until 21:25 more
Nakshatra	Uttara-Phalguni, pada 3 (fixed, Aryaman (Lord of Hospitality), Sun) · until 19:39 more
Yoga	Shobhana (“splendid, beautiful”, auspicious) · until 15:54 more
Karana	Gara (movable) · until 09:45 more
Vara	Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Dhanu (Sagittarius), Moon: Kanya (Virgo)

Changes during the day

from 09:45	karana Vanija
from 15:54	yoga Atiganda
from 19:39	nakshatra Hasta
from 21:25	tithi Krishna-saptami
from 21:25	karana Vishti

Sun and Moon

Dawn	08:07
Sunrise	08:52
Noon	12:38
Sunset	16:24
End of twilight	17:08
Moonrise	23:23
Moonset	11:25
Day length	7 h 31 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 (08:52–16:24) is good for sowing.

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Festivals and periods

Kharmas

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 19:39–08:51 (14.01)

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:52–21:25 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 21:25–08:51 (14.01) Hutashana Yoga 21:25–08:51 (14.01) Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 21:25–08:51 (14.01)

Anandadi: Prajapati 08:52–19:39 Anandadi: Saumya 19:39–08:51 (14.01)

Bhadra in the netherworld: 21:25–08:58 (14.01); Bhadra Puchha 02:01–03:10 (14.01); Bhadra Mukha 03:10–05:05 (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	12:25–14:02

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	14:31–15:27
Yamaganda	10:45–11:41
Gulika Kalam	12:38–13:34
Dur Muhurta	10:22–10:52, 22:59–00:04 (14.01)
Varjyam	03:56–05:30 (14.01)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 09:04–10:09, 10:52–11:33, 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	average 09:04–10:09, 10:52–11:33, 12:27–16:24
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 09:04–10:09, 10:52–11:33, 12:27–16:24
Bathing, washing hair	average 09:04–10:09, 10:52–11:33, 12:27–16:24

Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni; tithi Krishna-shashti; lagna Dhanu 08:52, Makara 09:04, Kumbha 10:09, Mina 10:52, Mesha 11:33, Vrishabha 12:27, Mithuna 13:57, Karka 16:23

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 08:52–19:39+1 Auspicious nakshatra 08:52–19:39+1 Yoga Shobhana 08:52–15:540 Kharmas0 Yoga Atiganda 15:54–18:06−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:52–21:25

Panchanga at sunrise 08:52

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Sankranti day, Vishti (Bhadra)
Month	Pausha (amanta) · Magha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Subhanu (No. 17) · Shaka 1925 · Vikram 2060 more
Period	Kharmas
Festivals	Lohri

At sunrise 08:51

Tithi	7Krishna-saptami (Bhadra, Indra) · until 20:25 more
Nakshatra	Hasta, pada 3 (light, Savitar (Animating, Awakening), Moon) · until 19:18 more
Yoga	Atiganda (“great danger”, inauspicious) · until 13:58 more
Karana	Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 08:58 more
Vara	Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Dhanu (Sagittarius), Moon: Kanya (Virgo)

Changes during the day

from 08:58	karana Bava
from 13:58	yoga Sukarma
from 19:18	nakshatra Chitra
from 20:25	tithi Krishna-ashtami
from 20:25	karana Balava
from 07:45 (15.01)	karana Kaulava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	08:06
Sunrise	08:51
Noon	12:38
Sunset	16:25
End of twilight	17:10
Moonrise	none
Moonset	11:33
Day length	7 h 34 min

Sky

Makara Sankranti	21:13 — the Sun enters Makara (Capricorn)

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Hasta (08:51–16:25) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 08:51–08:58: 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

Kharmas

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 08:51–19:18 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 08:51–19:18 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:51–20:25

Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 08:51–19:18 Hutashana Yoga 20:25–08:50 (15.01) Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 20:25–08:50 (15.01)

Anandadi: Ananda 08:51–19:18 Anandadi: Kaladanda 19:18–08:50 (15.01)

Bhadra in the netherworld: 21:25 (13.01)–08:58; Bhadra Puchha 02:01–03:10; Bhadra Mukha 03:10–05:05

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	06:39–07:45
Abhijit Muhurta	none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday
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	13:23–14:58

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	12:38–13:35
Yamaganda	09:48–10:45
Gulika Kalam	11:41–12:38
Dur Muhurta	12:23–12:53
Varjyam	03:03–04:36 (15.01)

Haircut and shaving

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

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

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

Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Hasta; tithi Krishna-saptami; 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: Hasta — imparting radiance (to the person); Wednesday — favour of the authorities.

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

Sankranti at 21:13 — a Parva day: no haircuts or shaving on this day (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = +9

Avoid starting important matters: Sankranti day

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 08:51–19:18+2 Ravi Yoga 08:51–19:18+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:51–20:25+1 Anandadi: Ananda 08:51–19:18+1 Auspicious nakshatra 08:51–19:18+1 Auspicious weekday0 Yoga Sukarma 13:58–08:50 (15.01)0 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 08:51–19:18 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Kharmas0 Vishti (Bhadra) 08:51–08:58−1 Sankranti day

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

Panchanga at sunrise 08:51

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Anandadi: Chara, Auspicious nakshatra; cons: Krakacha Yoga, Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi)
Month	Pausha (amanta) · Magha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Subhanu (No. 17) · Shaka 1925 · Vikram 2060 more
Festivals	Makara Sankranti (Uttarayana) · Thai Pongal · Kalashtami

At sunrise 08:50

Tithi	8Krishna-ashtami (Jaya, Vasus) · until 18:59 more
Nakshatra	Chitra, pada 3 (soft, Tvashtri (Heavenly Architect) or Vishwakarma (Vastu God), Mars) · until 18:32 more
Yoga	Sukarma (“good deed”, auspicious) · until 11:42 more
Karana	Kaulava (movable) · until 18:59 more
Vara	Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Makara (Capricorn), Moon: Tula (Libra)

Changes during the day

from 11:42	yoga Dhriti
from 18:32	nakshatra Swati
from 18:59	tithi Krishna-navami
from 18:59	karana Taitila
from 06:05 (16.01)	karana Gara

Sun and Moon

Dawn	08:06
Sunrise	08:50
Noon	12:38
Sunset	16:27
End of twilight	17:12
Moonrise	00:48
Moonset	11:42
Day length	7 h 37 min

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, Chitra (08:50–16:27) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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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, 08:50–13:13
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

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, 16:27–18:59
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Muhurta

Krakacha Yoga 08:50–18:59 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:50–18:59 Hutashana Yoga 18:59–08:49 (16.01) Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 18:59–08:49 (16.01)

Anandadi: Chara 08:50–18:32 Anandadi: Sthira 18:32–08:49 (16.01)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	06:39–07:44
Abhijit Muhurta	12:23–12:54
Vijaya Muhurta	13:55–14:25
Godhuli	16:27–17:00
Pradosha	16:27–19:44
Nishitha	00:05–01:11 (16.01)
Amrita Kalam	12:20–13:53

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	13:36–14:33
Yamaganda	08:50–09:47
Gulika Kalam	10:44–11:41
Dur Muhurta	11:22–11:53, 14:25–14:56
Varjyam	23:51–01:22 (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	good 08:56–10:01, 10:45–11:26, 12:19–16:27

Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Chitra; tithi Krishna-ashtami; 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: Chitra — improvement of well-being; Thursday — success.

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

Krishna-ashtami 08:50–16:27: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Cautions:

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

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Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = −2

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

+1 Anandadi: Chara 08:50–18:32+1 Auspicious nakshatra 08:50–18:32+1 Yoga Sukarma 08:50–11:42+1 Auspicious weekday−1 Ashtami 08:50–18:59−2 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:50–18:59−3 Krakacha Yoga 08:50–18:59

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	Ordinary day — pros: Auspicious nakshatra, Yoga Dhriti; cons: Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Rikta tithi
Month	Pausha (amanta) · Magha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Subhanu (No. 17) · Shaka 1925 · Vikram 2060 more

At sunrise 08:49

Tithi	9Krishna-navami (Rikta, Serpent (Naga)) · until 17:05 more
Nakshatra	Swati, pada 3 (movable, Waiu (Wind), Rahu) · until 17:19 more
Yoga	Dhriti (“steadfastness, firmness”, auspicious) · until 09:04 more
Karana	Gara (movable) · until 17:05 more
Vara	Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Makara (Capricorn), Moon: Tula (Libra)

Changes during the day

from 09:04	yoga Shula
from 17:05	tithi Krishna-dashami
from 17:05	karana Vanija
from 17:19	nakshatra Vishakha
from 03:59 (17.01)	karana Vishti
from 06:06 (17.01)	yoga Ganda

Sun and Moon

Dawn	08:05
Sunrise	08:49
Noon	12:39
Sunset	16:29
End of twilight	17:13
Moonrise	02:18
Moonset	11:53
Day length	7 h 40 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

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 (08:49–16:29) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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Muhurta

Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:49–17:05 Hutashana Yoga 17:05–08:48 (17.01)

Anandadi: Matanga 17:19–08:48 (17.01) Anandadi: Gada 08:49–17:19

Bhadra in the netherworld: 03:59–10:09 (17.01); Bhadra Puchha 05:34–06:39 (17.01); Bhadra Mukha 06:39–08:28 (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	08:58–10:29, 07:30–09:00 (17.01)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	11:41–12:39
Yamaganda	14:34–15:32
Gulika Kalam	09:46–10:44
Dur Muhurta	10:21–10:52, 12:54–13:25
Varjyam	22:33–00:02 (17.01)

Haircut and shaving

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

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

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

Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Swati; tithi Krishna-navami; 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: 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-navami 08:49–16:29: 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).
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 08:49–17:19+1 Yoga Dhriti 08:49–09:04+1 Auspicious weekday0 Yoga Shula 09:04–10:50−1 Anandadi: Gada 08:49–17:19−2 Rikta tithi 08:49–17:05−2 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:49–17:05

Panchanga at sunrise 08:49

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Vishti (Bhadra), Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi)
Month	Pausha (amanta) · Magha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Subhanu (No. 17) · Shaka 1925 · Vikram 2060 more

At sunrise 08:48

Tithi	10Krishna-dashami (Purna, Dharma) · until 14:47 more
Nakshatra	Vishakha, pada 3 (mixed, Indra and Agni, Jupiter) · until 15:42 more
Yoga	Ganda (“danger, knot”, inauspicious) · until 02:50 (18.01) more
Karana	Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 14:47 more
Vara	Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Makara (Capricorn), Moon: Tula (Libra)

Changes during the day

from 14:47	tithi Krishna-ekadashi
from 14:47	karana Bava
from 15:42	nakshatra Anuradha
from 01:30 (18.01)	karana Balava
from 02:50 (18.01)	yoga Vriddhi

Sun and Moon

Dawn	08:04
Sunrise	08:48
Noon	12:39
Sunset	16:31
End of twilight	17:15
Moonrise	03:52
Moonset	12:07
Day length	7 h 43 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 14:47	from 15:42

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Vishakha (08:48–15:42) is good for sowing, for root crops.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Anuradha (15:42–16:31) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 08:48–14:47: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Muhurta

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:48–14:47 Hutashana Yoga 14:47–08:46 (18.01)

Anandadi: Shubha 08:48–15:42 Anandadi: Amrita 15:42–08:46 (18.01)

Bhadra in the netherworld: 03:59–10:09; Bhadra Puchha 05:34–06:39; Bhadra Mukha 06:39–08:28
Bhadra in heaven: 10:09–14:47
Gandanta (tithi): 14:26–15:09

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	06:37–07:42
Abhijit Muhurta	12:24–12:55
Vijaya Muhurta	13:57–14:27
Godhuli	16:31–17:03
Pradosha	16:31–19:46
Nishitha	00:06–01:11 (18.01)
Amrita Kalam	07:30–09:00, 04:11–05:40 (18.01)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	10:43–11:41
Yamaganda	13:37–14:35
Gulika Kalam	08:48–09:46
Dur Muhurta	08:48–09:19, 09:19–09:49
Varjyam	19:23–20:51

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 08:48–09:53, 10:37–11:18, 12:11–16:31

Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Vishakha until 15:42, Anuradha from 15:42; tithi Krishna-dashami until 14:47, Krishna-ekadashi from 14:47; 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: Vishakha (until 15:42) — loss of money; Anuradha (from 15:42) — loss of money. In general Anuradha is favourable, but not for the very first shaving, cutting or trimming of hair (“vapanam”); Saturday — decline of physical strength.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −4

+1 Anandadi: Shubha 08:48–15:420 Auspicious nakshatra 15:42–08:46 (18.01)0 Hutashana Yoga 14:47–08:46 (18.01)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:48–14:47−2 Vishti (Bhadra) 10:09–14:47

Panchanga at sunrise 08:48

Summary	Unfavourable day — Anandadi: Mrityu, many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower)
Month	Pausha (amanta) · Magha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Subhanu (No. 17) · Shaka 1925 · Vikram 2060 more
Festivals	Shattila Ekadashi

At sunrise 08:46

Tithi	11Krishna-ekadashi (Nanda, Rudra) · until 12:08 more
Nakshatra	Anuradha, pada 4 (soft, Mitra (Friend), Saturn) · until 13:44 more
Yoga	Vriddhi (“growth, increase”, auspicious) · until 23:18 more
Karana	Balava (movable) · until 12:08 more
Vara	Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Makara (Capricorn), Moon: Vrischika (Scorpio)

Changes during the day

from 12:08	tithi Krishna-dvadashi
from 12:08	karana Kaulava
from 13:44	nakshatra Jyestha
from 22:42	karana Taitila
from 23:18	yoga Dhruva

Sun and Moon

Dawn	08:03
Sunrise	08:46
Noon	12:39
Sunset	16:33
End of twilight	17:17
Moonrise	05:29
Moonset	12:29
Day length	7 h 46 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 12:08	from 13:44

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Anuradha (08:46–13:44) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Jyestha (13:44–16:33) 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 14:47 (17.01)–12:08
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Parana (breaking the fast): 08:45–09:12 (19.01)

Muhurta

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:46–12:08 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 12:08–08:45 (19.01) Hutashana Yoga 12:08–08:45 (19.01) Krakacha Yoga 12:08–08:45 (19.01)

Anandadi: Mrityu 08:46–13:44 Anandadi: Kana 13:44–08:45 (19.01)

Gandanta (nakshatra): 06:05–16:55 (19.01)

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	03:31–04:59 (19.01)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	15:35–16:33
Yamaganda	12:40–13:38
Gulika Kalam	14:36–15:35
Dur Muhurta	15:31–16:02
Varjyam	18:49–20:16

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 08:46–13:44

Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Anuradha until 13:44, Jyestha from 13:44; tithi Krishna-ekadashi until 12:08, Krishna-dvadashi from 12:08; 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: Anuradha (until 13:44) — loss of money. In general Anuradha is favourable, but not for the very first shaving, cutting or trimming of hair (“vapanam”); Jyestha (from 13:44) — loss (reduction) of landed property (real estate); Sunday — physical well-being.

Cautions:

Ekadashi: by custom, those who fast on this day do not cut their hair or shave.
The Muhurta Chintamani warns: whoever shaves in Anuradha nakshatra 3 times a year puts their life in danger — frequent haircuts in this nakshatra are best avoided.
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

Unfavourable day · score S = −10

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

+1 Auspicious nakshatra 08:46–13:44+1 Yoga Vriddhi 08:46–23:180 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 13:44–08:45 (19.01)−1 Surya Dagdha tithi 12:08–08:45 (19.01)−2 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 12:08–08:45 (19.01)−2 Hutashana Yoga 12:08–08:45 (19.01)−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:46–12:08−3 Anandadi: Mrityu 08:46–13:44−3 Krakacha Yoga 12:08–08:45 (19.01)

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 08:46

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Kshaya tithi, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
Month	Pausha (amanta) · Magha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Subhanu (No. 17) · Shaka 1925 · Vikram 2060 more
Festivals	Soma Pradosha

At sunrise 08:45

Tithi	12Krishna-dvadashi (Bhadra, Sun (Ravi)) · until 09:12 more
Nakshatra	Jyestha, pada 4 (sharp, Indra (Leader of the Gods), Mercury) · until 11:30 more Gandamula
Yoga	Dhruva (“fixed, constant (the Pole Star)”, auspicious) · until 19:35 more
Karana	Taitila (movable) · until 09:12 more
Vara	Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Makara (Capricorn), Moon: Vrischika (Scorpio)

Changes during the day

from 09:12	tithi Krishna-trayodashi (kshaya: not present at any sunrise)
from 09:12	karana Gara
from 11:30	nakshatra Mula
from 19:35	yoga Vyaghata
from 19:40	karana Vanija
from 06:07 (20.01)	tithi Krishna-chaturdashi
from 06:07 (20.01)	karana Vishti

Sun and Moon

Dawn	08:02
Sunrise	08:45
Noon	12:40
Sunset	16:35
End of twilight	17:18
Moonrise	07:02
Moonset	13:05
Day length	7 h 49 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 09:12

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 (08:45–11:30) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Mula (11:30–16:35) is good for sowing, for root crops.

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Festivals and periods

Soma Pradosha · Shiva

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

Rule: pradosha vyapini: 3 muhurtas after sunset, 16:35–19:49
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Muhurta

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:45–09:12

Anandadi: Padma 08:45–11:30 Anandadi: Lumbaka 11:30–08:44 (20.01)

Bhadra in the netherworld: 06:07–16:34 (20.01); Bhadra Mukha 06:07–07:52 (20.01); Bhadra Puchha 15:31–16:34 (20.01)
Gandanta (nakshatra): 06:05–16:55
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Jyestha
Surya Dagdha tithi: Krishna-dvadashi

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	06:36–07:40
Abhijit Muhurta	12:24–12:56
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	03:22–04:49 (20.01)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	09:44–10:43
Yamaganda	11:41–12:40
Gulika Kalam	13:39–14:37
Dur Muhurta	12:56–13:27, 14:30–15:01
Varjyam	07:42–09:08 (20.01)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 08:45–09:45, 10:29–11:10, 12:03–16:35

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 08:45–09:45, 10:29–11:10, 12:03–16:35
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 08:45–09:45, 10:29–11:10, 12:03–16:35
Bathing, washing hair	average 08:45–09:45, 10:29–11:10, 12:03–16:35

Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Jyestha until 11:30, Mula from 11:30; tithi Krishna-dvadashi until 09:12, Krishna-trayodashi from 09:12; 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: Jyestha (until 11:30) — loss (reduction) of landed property (real estate); Mula (from 11:30) — ruin of the family; Monday — clear, bright complexion.

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).
Monday: according to the Kalaprakashika, it is good for a haircut only during the waxing Moon.

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −3

Avoid starting important matters: Kshaya tithi

+1 Anandadi: Padma 08:45–11:30+1 Yoga Dhruva 08:45–19:35+1 Auspicious weekday0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:45–09:12−1 Anandadi: Lumbaka 11:30–08:44 (20.01)−1 Gandanta 08:45–16:55−1 Surya Dagdha tithi 08:45–09:12−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 08:45–11:30−2 Kshaya tithi

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

Panchanga at sunrise 08:45

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Krishna Chaturdashi, Vishti (Bhadra)
Month	Pausha (amanta) · Magha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Subhanu (No. 17) · Shaka 1925 · Vikram 2060 more
Festivals	Masik Shivaratri

At sunrise 08:44

Tithi	14Krishna-chaturdashi (Rikta, Kali) · until 03:01 (21.01) more
Nakshatra	Mula, pada 4 (sharp, Nirriti (Goddess of Destruction or Alakshmi), Ketu) · until 09:08 more Gandamula
Yoga	Vyaghata (“crushing blow”, inauspicious) · until 15:49 more
Karana	Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 16:34 more
Vara	Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Makara (Capricorn), Moon: Dhanu (Sagittarius)

Changes during the day

from 09:08	nakshatra Purva-Ashadha
from 15:49	yoga Harshana
from 16:34	karana Shakuni
from 03:01 (21.01)	tithi Amavasya
from 03:01 (21.01)	karana Chatushpada
from 06:47 (21.01)	nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha

Sun and Moon

Dawn	08:01
Sunrise	08:44
Noon	12:40
Sunset	16:37
End of twilight	17:20
Moonrise	08:20
Moonset	14:02
Day length	7 h 52 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 09:08

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Mula (08:44–09:08) is good for sowing, for root crops.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Ashadha (09:08–16:37) is good for root crops.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 08:44–16:34: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Shakuni 16:34–16:37: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it (it is suitable for sowing).
Krishna-chaturdashi 08:44–16:37: 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, 00:07–01:12 (21.01)
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Muhurta

Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 06:47–08:43 (21.01)

Anandadi: Chhatra 08:44–09:08 Anandadi: Mitra 09:08–06:47 (21.01) Anandadi: Manasa 06:47–08:43 (21.01)

Bhadra in the netherworld: 06:07–16:34; Bhadra Mukha 06:07–07:52; Bhadra Puchha 15:31–16:34
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Mula

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	02:27–03:54 (21.01)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	14:38–15:38
Yamaganda	10:42–11:41
Gulika Kalam	12:40–13:39
Dur Muhurta	10:18–10:50, 23:03–00:07 (21.01)
Varjyam	07:42–09:08, 17:48–19:14

Haircut and shaving

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

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

Cutting hair, shaving	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Bathing, washing hair	average 09:08–09:41, 10:25–11:06, 11:59–16:37

Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Mula until 09:08, Purva-Ashadha from 09:08; tithi Krishna-chaturdashi; 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: Mula (until 09:08) — ruin of the family; Purva-Ashadha (from 09:08) — ruin of the family; Tuesday — harm to longevity.

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

Krishna-chaturdashi 08:44–16:37: 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

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −6

Avoid starting important matters: Krishna Chaturdashi

+1 Anandadi: Mitra 09:08–06:47 (21.01)0 Yoga Harshana 15:49–08:43 (21.01)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 08:44–09:08−2 Vishti (Bhadra) 08:44–16:34−3 Krishna Chaturdashi 08:44–03:01 (21.01)

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

Panchanga at sunrise 08:44

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Amavasya, Anandadi: Vajra
Month	Pausha (amanta) · Magha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Subhanu (No. 17) · Shaka 1925 · Vikram 2060 more
Festivals	Mauni Amavasya (Pausha)

At sunrise 08:43

Tithi	30Amavasya (Purna, Pitris (ancestors)) · until 00:04 (22.01) more
Nakshatra	Uttara-Ashadha, pada 1 (fixed, Vishva-Deva (All Gods), Sun) · until 04:36 (22.01) more
Yoga	Harshana (“delighting”, auspicious) · until 12:05 more
Karana	Chatushpada (fixed, inauspicious) · until 13:31 more
Vara	Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Makara (Capricorn), Moon: Dhanu (Sagittarius)

Changes during the day

from 12:05	yoga Vajra
from 13:31	karana Naga
from 00:04 (22.01)	tithi Shukla-pratipat
from 00:04 (22.01)	karana Kimstughna
from 04:36 (22.01)	nakshatra Shravana
from 08:32 (22.01)	yoga Siddhi

Sun and Moon

Dawn	07:59
Sunrise	08:43
Noon	12:40
Sunset	16:39
End of twilight	17:22
Moonrise	09:14
Moonset	15:23
Day length	7 h 56 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

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 (08:43–16:39) is good for sowing.
Chatushpada 08:43–13:31: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Naga 13:31–16:39: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Mauni Amavasya (Pausha) · Pitris (ancestors)

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

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 03:01–00:04 (22.01)
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Muhurta

Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 00:04–04:36 (22.01) Samvartaka Yoga 00:04–08:41 (22.01)

Anandadi: Chhatra 06:04–08:41 (22.01) Anandadi: Vajra 08:43–23:07 Anandadi: Mudgara 23:07–06:04 (22.01)

Gandanta (tithi): 23:43–00:26 (22.01)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	06:34–07:38
Abhijit Muhurta	none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday
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	22:47–00:14 (22.01)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	12:41–13:40
Yamaganda	09:42–10:42
Gulika Kalam	11:41–12:41
Dur Muhurta	12:25–12:56
Varjyam	14:03–15:30, 08:18–09:46 (22.01)

Haircut and shaving

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

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

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

Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha; tithi Amavasya; 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: Uttara-Ashadha — improved health; Wednesday — favour of the authorities.

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

Amavasya 08:43–16:39: 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

Avoid starting important matters: Amavasya

+1 Auspicious nakshatra 08:43–04:36 (22.01)+1 Yoga Harshana 08:43–12:05+1 Auspicious weekday0 Yoga Vajra 12:05–13:07−1 Anandadi: Vajra 08:43–23:07−3 Amavasya 08:43–00:04 (22.01)

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 08:43

Summary	Best day — Yoga Siddhi, Anandadi: Dhwaja
Month	Magha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Subhanu (No. 17) · Shaka 1925 · Vikram 2060 more
Period	Magha Gupta Navaratri, day 1
Festivals	Magha Gupta Navaratri

At sunrise 08:41

Tithi	1Shukla-pratipat (Nanda, Brahma) · until 21:27 more
Nakshatra	Shravana, pada 1 (movable, Shri Vishnu, Moon) · until 02:46 (23.01) more
Yoga	Siddhi (“success, accomplishment”, auspicious) · until 05:19 (23.01) more
Karana	Kimstughna (fixed) · until 10:43 more
Vara	Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Makara (Capricorn), Moon: Makara (Capricorn)

Changes during the day

from 10:43	karana Bava
from 21:27	tithi Shukla-dvitya
from 21:27	karana Balava
from 02:46 (23.01)	nakshatra Dhanishtha
from 05:19 (23.01)	yoga Vyatipata
from 08:18 (23.01)	karana Kaulava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	07:58
Sunrise	08:41
Noon	12:41
Sunset	16:41
End of twilight	17:24
Moonrise	09:47
Moonset	16:57
Day length	7 h 59 min

Sky

New moon (Amavasya)	00:04

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Shravana (08:41–16:41) is good for sowing.
Kimstughna 08:41–10:43: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

Magha Gupta Navaratri · Durga

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

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 00:04–21:27
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Ghatasthapana: 08:41–11:21
Abhijit Muhurta (fallback time): 12:25–12:57

Magha Gupta Navaratri, day 1

Muhurta

Anandadi: Dhwaja 08:41–02:46 (23.01) Anandadi: Shrivatsa 02:46–08:40 (23.01)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	06:33–07:37
Abhijit Muhurta	12:25–12:57
Vijaya Muhurta	14:01–14:33
Godhuli	16:41–17:13
Pradosha	16:41–19:52
Nishitha	00:08–01:12 (23.01)
Amrita Kalam	17:10–18:38

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	13:41–14:41
Yamaganda	08:41–09:41
Gulika Kalam	10:41–11:41
Dur Muhurta	11:21–11:53, 14:33–15:05
Varjyam	08:18–09:46, 06:33–08:04 (23.01)

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 Thursday; nakshatra Shravana; tithi Shukla-pratipat; lagna Makara 08:41, Kumbha 09:33, Mina 10:17, Mesha 10:58, Vrishabha 11:51, Mithuna 13:21, Karka 15:48

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Shravana — bodily development (physical growth); 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 Yoga Siddhi 08:41–05:19 (23.01)+1 Anandadi: Dhwaja 08:41–02:46 (23.01)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 08:41–02:46 (23.01)+1 Auspicious weekday

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 08:41

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Vyatipata, Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi)
Month	Magha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Subhanu (No. 17) · Shaka 1925 · Vikram 2060 more
Period	Magha Gupta Navaratri, day 2
Festivals	Chandra Darshan

At sunrise 08:40

Tithi	2Shukla-dvitya (Bhadra, Vidhatr) · until 19:18 more
Nakshatra	Dhanishtha, pada 2 (movable, Vasu (kind) - 8 phenomena of nature, assistants of Indra, Mars) · until 01:28 (24.01) more
Yoga	Vyatipata (“calamity, downfall”, inauspicious) · until 02:31 (24.01) more
Karana	Kaulava (movable) · until 19:18 more
Vara	Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Makara (Capricorn), Moon: Makara (Capricorn)

Changes during the day

from 19:18	tithi Shukla-tritya
from 19:18	karana Taitila
from 01:28 (24.01)	nakshatra Shatabhisha
from 02:31 (24.01)	yoga Variyana
from 06:28 (24.01)	karana Gara

Sun and Moon

Dawn	07:57
Sunrise	08:40
Noon	12:41
Sunset	16:43
End of twilight	17:25
Moonrise	10:07
Moonset	18:32
Day length	8 h 03 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise

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Festivals and periods

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, 16:43–18:32
Crescent Moon above the horizon after sunset: 16:43–18:32

Magha Gupta Navaratri, day 2

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 01:28–08:38 (24.01)

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:40–19:18

Anandadi: Prajapati 08:40–01:28 (24.01) Anandadi: Saumya 01:28–08:38 (24.01)

Chora Panchaka: 14:03–03:45 (28.01)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	06:32–07:36
Abhijit Muhurta	12:25–12:57
Vijaya Muhurta	14:02–14:34
Godhuli	16:43–17:15
Pradosha	16:43–19:54
Nishitha	00:09–01:12 (24.01)
Amrita Kalam	15:38–17:09

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	11:41–12:41
Yamaganda	14:42–15:42
Gulika Kalam	09:40–10:40
Dur Muhurta	10:16–10:48, 12:57–13:29
Varjyam	08:29–10:02 (24.01)

Haircut and shaving

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

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

Cutting hair, shaving	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Bathing, washing hair	good 08:40–09:29, 10:13–10:54, 11:48–16:43

Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Dhanishtha; tithi Shukla-dvitya; lagna Makara 08:40, Kumbha 09:29, Mina 10:13, Mesha 10:54, Vrishabha 11:48, Mithuna 13:17, Karka 15:44

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Dhanishtha — longevity (increased vitality); Friday — universal respect.

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

Vyatipata 08:40–16:43: auspicious undertakings, including haircuts, are avoided during this yoga (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

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 = −1

Avoid starting important matters: Vyatipata

+1 Anandadi: Prajapati 08:40–01:28 (24.01)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 08:40–01:28 (24.01)+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 08:40–19:180 Panchaka 14:03–08:38 (24.01)−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:40–19:18−3 Vyatipata 08:40–02:31 (24.01)

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 08:40

Summary	Favourable day — Ravi Yoga, Anandadi: Ananda
Month	Magha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Subhanu (No. 17) · Shaka 1925 · Vikram 2060 more
Period	Magha Gupta Navaratri, day 3

At sunrise 08:38

Tithi	3Shukla-tritya (Jaya, Vishnu) · until 17:49 more
Nakshatra	Shatabhisha, pada 2 (movable, Varuna, Rahu) · until 00:50 (25.01) more
Yoga	Variyana (“excellent, best”, auspicious) · until 00:17 (25.01) more
Karana	Gara (movable) · until 17:49 more
Vara	Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Makara (Capricorn), Moon: Kumbha (Aquarius)

Changes during the day

from 17:49	tithi Shukla-chaturti
from 17:49	karana Vanija
from 00:17 (25.01)	yoga Parigha
from 00:50 (25.01)	nakshatra Purva-Bhadra
from 05:21 (25.01)	karana Vishti

Sun and Moon

Dawn	07:56
Sunrise	08:38
Noon	12:41
Sunset	16:45
End of twilight	17:27
Moonrise	10:20
Moonset	20:02
Day length	8 h 06 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Shatabhisha (08:38–16:45) is good for sowing.

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Festivals and periods

Magha Gupta Navaratri, day 3

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 08:38–16:55 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 17:49–08:37 (25.01) Ravi Yoga 00:50–08:37 (25.01)

Anandadi: Ananda 08:38–00:50 (25.01) Anandadi: Kaladanda 00:50–08:37 (25.01)

Bhadra on earth: 05:21–17:06 (25.01); Bhadra Mukha 05:27–07:24 (25.01); Bhadra Puchha 15:56–17:06 (25.01)
Chora Panchaka: 14:03 (23.01)–03:45 (28.01)

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	17:50–19:23

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	10:40–11:41
Yamaganda	13:42–14:43
Gulika Kalam	08:38–09:39
Dur Muhurta	08:38–09:11, 09:11–09:43
Varjyam	08:29–10:02, 07:17–08:53 (25.01)

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 Saturday; nakshatra Shatabhisha; tithi Shukla-tritya; lagna Makara 08:38, Kumbha 09:25, Mina 10:09, Mesha 10:50, Vrishabha 11:44, Mithuna 13:13, Karka 15:40

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Shatabhisha — gaining strength; Saturday — decline of physical strength.

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Favourable day · score S = +4

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

+2 Ravi Yoga 08:38–16:55+1 Anandadi: Ananda 08:38–00:50 (25.01)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 08:38–00:50 (25.01)+1 Yoga Variyana 08:38–00:17 (25.01)+1 Auspicious tithi 08:38–17:49−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Panchaka all day

Panchanga at sunrise 08:38

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Bhadra on earth, Rikta tithi
Month	Magha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Subhanu (No. 17) · Shaka 1925 · Vikram 2060 more
Period	Magha Gupta Navaratri, day 4
Festivals	Vinayaka Chaturthi

At sunrise 08:37

Tithi	4Shukla-chaturti (Rikta, Yama) · until 17:06 more
Nakshatra	Purva-Bhadra, pada 2 (fierce, Aja Ekapad - sunbeam or lightning strike, Jupiter) · until 01:00 (26.01) more
Yoga	Parigha (“bolt, barrier”, inauspicious) · until 22:40 more
Karana	Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 17:06 more
Vara	Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Makara (Capricorn), Moon: Kumbha (Aquarius)

Changes during the day

from 17:06	tithi Shukla-panchami
from 17:06	karana Bava
from 22:40	yoga Shiva
from 01:00 (26.01)	nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra
from 05:03 (26.01)	karana Balava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	07:54
Sunrise	08:37
Noon	12:41
Sunset	16:47
End of twilight	17:29
Moonrise	10:30
Moonset	21:27
Day length	8 h 10 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Bhadra (08:37–16:47) is good for root crops.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 08:37–16:47: 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), 11:53–13:31
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Magha Gupta Navaratri, day 4

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 08:37–01:00 (26.01) Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 01:00–08:35 (26.01)

Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:37–17:06

Anandadi: Chara 08:37–01:00 (26.01) Anandadi: Sthira 01:00–08:35 (26.01)

Bhadra on earth: 05:21–17:06; Bhadra Mukha 05:27–07:24; Bhadra Puchha 15:56–17:06
Chora Panchaka: 14:03 (23.01)–03:45 (28.01)

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	16:56–18:33

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	15:45–16:47
Yamaganda	12:42–13:43
Gulika Kalam	14:44–15:45
Dur Muhurta	15:41–16:14
Varjyam	07:17–08:53

Haircut and shaving

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

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

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

Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Purva-Bhadra; tithi Shukla-chaturti; 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: Purva-Bhadra — facing death (dangers); Sunday — physical well-being.

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

Shukla-chaturti 08:37–16:47: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Bhadra on earth 08:37–16:47: no shaving or haircuts during Vishti Karana (according to the Muhurta Chintamani, Bhadra does harm when it is on earth; in heaven and in the netherworld its influence on earth is weak).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −5

Avoid starting important matters: Bhadra on earth

+2 Ravi Yoga 08:37–01:00 (26.01)+1 Anandadi: Chara 08:37–01:00 (26.01)0 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:37–17:06 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Yoga Parigha 08:37–11:29−1 Panchaka all day−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 08:37–01:00 (26.01)−2 Rikta tithi 08:37–17:06−3 Bhadra on earth 08:37–17:06

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

Panchanga at sunrise 08:37

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Auspicious nakshatra, Yoga Shiva; cons: Panchaka, Anandadi: Gada
Month	Magha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Subhanu (No. 17) · Shaka 1925 · Vikram 2060 more
Period	Magha Gupta Navaratri, day 5
Festivals	Vasant Panchami (Saraswati Puja)

At sunrise 08:35

Tithi	5Shukla-panchami (Purna, Soma) · until 17:14 more
Nakshatra	Uttara-Bhadra, pada 2 (fixed, Ahirbudhyana (Serpent of the Deep - Milky Way under the horizon), Saturn) · until 01:59 (27.01) more
Yoga	Shiva (“auspicious, benevolent”, auspicious) · until 21:44 more
Karana	Balava (movable) · until 17:14 more
Vara	Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Makara (Capricorn), Moon: Mina (Pisces)

Changes during the day

from 17:14	tithi Shukla-shashti
from 17:14	karana Kaulava
from 21:44	yoga Siddha
from 01:59 (27.01)	nakshatra Revati
from 05:37 (27.01)	karana Taitila

Sun and Moon

Dawn	07:53
Sunrise	08:35
Noon	12:42
Sunset	16:49
End of twilight	17:31
Moonrise	10:38
Moonset	22:48
Day length	8 h 13 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise

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 (08:35–16:49) is good for sowing.

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Festivals and periods

Vasant Panchami (Saraswati Puja) · Saraswati

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

Rule: purvahna vyapini: before noon, 08:35–12:42
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Magha Gupta Navaratri, day 5

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 01:59–08:33 (27.01)

Hutashana Yoga 17:14–08:33 (27.01) Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 17:14–08:33 (27.01)

Anandadi: Matanga 01:59–08:33 (27.01) Anandadi: Gada 08:35–01:59 (27.01)

Chora Panchaka: 14:03 (23.01)–03:45 (28.01)
Gandanta (tithi): 16:49–17:39

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	06:29–07:32
Abhijit Muhurta	12:25–12:58
Vijaya Muhurta	14:04–14:37
Godhuli	16:49–17:20
Pradosha	16:49–19:58
Nishitha	00:10–01:13 (27.01)
Amrita Kalam	20:59–22:39

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	09:37–10:38
Yamaganda	11:40–12:42
Gulika Kalam	13:44–14:45
Dur Muhurta	12:58–13:31, 14:37–15:10
Varjyam	10:59–12:39

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 08:35–09:17, 10:01–10:42, 11:36–16:49

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

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

Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra; tithi Shukla-panchami; 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: Uttara-Bhadra — a good life; Monday — clear, bright complexion.

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 08:35–01:59 (27.01)+1 Yoga Shiva 08:35–21:44+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 08:35–17:14−1 Anandadi: Gada 08:35–01:59 (27.01)−1 Panchaka all day

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

Panchanga at sunrise 08:35

Summary	Favourable day — Yoga Siddha, Ravi Yoga
Month	Magha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Subhanu (No. 17) · Shaka 1925 · Vikram 2060 more
Period	Magha Gupta Navaratri, day 6
Festivals	Skanda Shashti

At sunrise 08:33

Tithi	6Shukla-shashti (Nanda, Kartikeya) · until 18:12 more
Nakshatra	Revati, pada 2 (soft, Pushan (Prosperous), Mercury) · until 03:45 (28.01) more Gandamula
Yoga	Siddha (“perfected, accomplished”, auspicious) · until 21:25 more
Karana	Taitila (movable) · until 18:12 more
Vara	Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Makara (Capricorn), Moon: Mina (Pisces)

Changes during the day

from 18:12	tithi Shukla-saptami
from 18:12	karana Gara
from 21:25	yoga Sadhya
from 03:45 (28.01)	nakshatra Ashwini
from 06:59 (28.01)	karana Vanija

Sun and Moon

Dawn	07:51
Sunrise	08:33
Noon	12:42
Sunset	16:51
End of twilight	17:33
Moonrise	10:45
Moonset	none
Day length	8 h 17 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, Revati (08:33–16:51) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

more — lunar calendar for gardeners

Festivals and periods

Skanda Shashti · Skanda (Murugan, Kartikeya)

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

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 17:14 (26.01)–18:12
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Magha Gupta Navaratri, day 6

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 08:33–03:45 (28.01) Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 03:45–08:32 (28.01)

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:33–18:12 Hutashana Yoga 18:12–08:32 (28.01) Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 18:12–08:32 (28.01) Amrita Siddhi turned to poison 03:45–08:32 (28.01)

Anandadi: Shubha 08:33–03:45 (28.01) Anandadi: Amrita 03:45–08:32 (28.01)

Chora Panchaka: 14:03 (23.01)–03:45 (28.01)
Gandanta (nakshatra): 21:14–10:19 (28.01)
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Revati

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	01:11–02:54 (28.01)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	14:47–15:49
Yamaganda	10:38–11:40
Gulika Kalam	12:42–13:44
Dur Muhurta	10:13–10:46, 23:07–00:10 (28.01)
Varjyam	14:52–16:35

Haircut and shaving

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

Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Revati; tithi Shukla-shashti; lagna Makara 08:33, Kumbha 09:13, Mina 09:57, Mesha 10:38, Vrishabha 11:32, Mithuna 13:02, Karka 15:28

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Revati — increase in property; Tuesday — harm to longevity.

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Favourable day · score S = +4

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

+2 Yoga Siddha 08:33–21:25+2 Ravi Yoga 08:33–03:45 (28.01)+1 Anandadi: Shubha 08:33–03:45 (28.01)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 08:33–03:45 (28.01)0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:33–18:12 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Panchaka 08:33–03:45 (28.01)

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

Panchanga at sunrise 08:33

Summary	Unfavourable day — Anandadi: Mrityu, Gandanta
Month	Magha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Subhanu (No. 17) · Shaka 1925 · Vikram 2060 more
Period	Magha Gupta Navaratri, day 7
Festivals	Ratha Saptami (Surya Jayanti)

At sunrise 08:32

Tithi	7Shukla-saptami (Bhadra, Indra) · until 19:57 more
Nakshatra	Ashwini, pada 1 (light, Ashwini Kumara, Ketu) · until 06:12 (29.01) more Gandamula
Yoga	Sadhya (“attainable, amenable”, auspicious) · until 21:40 more
Karana	Vanija (movable) · until 19:57 more
Vara	Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Makara (Capricorn), Moon: Mesha (Aries)

Changes during the day

from 19:57	tithi Shukla-ashtami
from 19:57	karana Vishti
from 21:40	yoga Shubha
from 06:12 (29.01)	nakshatra Bharani

Sun and Moon

Dawn	07:50
Sunrise	08:32
Noon	12:42
Sunset	16:53
End of twilight	17:35
Moonrise	10:53
Moonset	00:06
Day length	8 h 21 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise

more — lunar calendar for gardeners

Festivals and periods

Ratha Saptami (Surya Jayanti) · Surya

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

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 18:12 (27.01)–19:57
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Magha Gupta Navaratri, day 7

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:32–19:57

Hutashana Yoga 19:57–08:30 (29.01) Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 19:57–08:30 (29.01)

Anandadi: Mrityu 08:32–06:12 (29.01) Anandadi: Kana 06:12–08:30 (29.01)

Bhadra in heaven: 19:57–09:03 (29.01); Bhadra Puchha 21:55–23:14; Bhadra Mukha 23:14–01:26 (29.01)
Gandanta (nakshatra): 21:14 (27.01)–10:19
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Ashwini

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	06:26–07:29
Abhijit Muhurta	none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday
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	22:16–00:02 (29.01)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	12:42–13:45
Yamaganda	09:34–10:37
Gulika Kalam	11:40–12:42
Dur Muhurta	12:26–12:59
Varjyam	01:48–03:34 (29.01)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 08:32–09:10, 09:53–10:34, 11:28–16:53

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

Cutting hair, shaving	good 08:32–09:10, 09:53–10:34, 11:28–16:53
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	good 08:32–09:10, 09:53–10:34, 11:28–16:53
Bathing, washing hair	good 08:32–09:10, 09:53–10:34, 11:28–16:53

Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Ashwini; tithi Shukla-saptami; lagna Makara 08:32, Kumbha 09:10, Mina 09:53, Mesha 10:34, Vrishabha 11:28, Mithuna 12:58, Karka 15:24

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Ashwini — joy; Wednesday — favour of the authorities.

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Unfavourable day · score S = 0

Strict prohibition: Anandadi: Mrityu

+1 Auspicious nakshatra 08:32–06:12 (29.01)+1 Yoga Sadhya 08:32–21:40+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 08:32–19:570 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:32–19:57 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Gandanta 08:32–10:19−3 Anandadi: Mrityu 08:32–06:12 (29.01)

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 08:32

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Krakacha Yoga, Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi)
Month	Magha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Subhanu (No. 17) · Shaka 1925 · Vikram 2060 more
Period	Magha Gupta Navaratri, day 8
Festivals	Bhishma Ashtami · Masik Durgashtami

At sunrise 08:30

Tithi	8Shukla-ashtami (Jaya, Vasus) · until 22:16 more
Nakshatra	Bharani, pada 1 (fierce, Yama (Dharma-raja), Venus) · until 09:07 (30.01) more
Yoga	Shubha (“goodness, happiness”, auspicious) · until 22:21 more
Karana	Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 09:03 more
Vara	Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Makara (Capricorn), Moon: Mesha (Aries)

Changes during the day

from 09:03	karana Bava
from 22:16	tithi Shukla-navami
from 22:16	karana Balava
from 22:21	yoga Shukla

Sun and Moon

Dawn	07:48
Sunrise	08:30
Noon	12:42
Sunset	16:55
End of twilight	17:37
Moonrise	11:01
Moonset	01:24
Day length	8 h 25 min

Gardener’s calendar

tasks at sunrise: good — 3, average — 5, bad — 5

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

task	at sunrise

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Bharani (08:30–16:55) is good for root crops.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 08:30–09:03: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

more — lunar calendar for gardeners

Festivals and periods

Bhishma Ashtami · Bhishma

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

Rule: madhyahna vyapini: midday (the 3rd fifth of the daytime), 11:52–13:33
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Masik Durgashtami · Durga

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

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 19:57 (28.01)–22:16
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Magha Gupta Navaratri, day 8

Muhurta

Krakacha Yoga 08:30–22:16 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:30–22:16 Hutashana Yoga 22:16–08:28 (30.01) Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 22:16–08:28 (30.01)

Anandadi: Padma all day

Bhadra in heaven: 19:57 (28.01)–09:03; Bhadra Puchha 21:55–23:14 (28.01); Bhadra Mukha 23:14 (28.01)–01:26

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	06:25–07:27
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	03:44–05:32 (30.01)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	13:46–14:49
Yamaganda	08:30–09:33
Gulika Kalam	10:36–11:39
Dur Muhurta	11:18–11:52, 14:40–15:14
Varjyam	16:58–18:46

Haircut and shaving

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

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

Cutting hair, shaving	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Bathing, washing hair	average 08:30–09:06, 09:50–10:31, 11:24–16:55

Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Bharani; tithi Shukla-ashtami; 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: Bharani — facing death (dangers); Thursday — success.

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

Shukla-ashtami 08:30–16:55: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −3

+2 Yoga Shubha 08:30–22:21+1 Anandadi: Padma all day+1 Auspicious weekday0 Vishti (Bhadra) 08:30–09:03−1 Ashtami 08:30–22:16−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra all day−2 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:30–22:16−3 Krakacha Yoga 08:30–22:16

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

Panchanga at sunrise 08:30

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Ravi Yoga, Anandadi: Chhatra; cons: Rikta tithi, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
Month	Magha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Subhanu (No. 17) · Shaka 1925 · Vikram 2060 more
Period	Magha Gupta Navaratri, day 9
Festivals	Madhva Navami

At sunrise 08:28

Tithi	9Shukla-navami (Rikta, Serpent (Naga)) · until 00:56 (31.01) more
Nakshatra	Bharani, pada 4 (fierce, Yama (Dharma-raja), Venus) · until 09:07 more
Yoga	Shukla (“bright, pure”, auspicious) · until 23:17 more
Karana	Balava (movable) · until 11:34 more
Vara	Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Makara (Capricorn), Moon: Mesha (Aries)

Changes during the day

from 09:07	nakshatra Krittika
from 11:34	karana Kaulava
from 23:17	yoga Brahma
from 00:56 (31.01)	tithi Shukla-dashami
from 00:56 (31.01)	karana Taitila

Sun and Moon

Dawn	07:47
Sunrise	08:28
Noon	12:42
Sunset	16:57
End of twilight	17:39
Moonrise	11:12
Moonset	02:41
Day length	8 h 29 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 09:07

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Bharani (08:28–09:07) is good for root crops.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Krittika (09:07–16:57) is good for root crops.

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Festivals and periods

Madhva Navami · Madhvacharya

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

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 22:16 (29.01)–00:56 (31.01)
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Magha Gupta Navaratri, day 9

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 09:07–08:26 (31.01)

Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:28–00:56 (31.01) Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 09:07–00:56 (31.01) Hutashana Yoga 00:56–08:26 (31.01)

Anandadi: Chhatra 09:07–08:26 (31.01) Anandadi: Mudgara 08:28–09:07

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	06:24–07:26
Abhijit Muhurta	12:26–13:00
Vijaya Muhurta	14:08–14:42
Godhuli	16:57–17:28
Pradosha	16:57–20:03
Nishitha	00:11–01:13 (31.01)
Amrita Kalam	none on this day

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	11:39–12:43
Yamaganda	14:50–15:54
Gulika Kalam	09:32–10:35
Dur Muhurta	10:10–10:44, 13:00–13:34
Varjyam	22:42–00:30 (31.01)

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 08:28–09:02, 09:46–10:27, 11:20–16:57

Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Bharani until 09:07, Krittika from 09:07; tithi Shukla-navami; lagna Makara 08:28, Kumbha 09:02, Mina 09:46, Mesha 10:27, Vrishabha 11:20, Mithuna 12:50, Karka 15:16

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Bharani (until 09:07) — facing death (dangers); Krittika (from 09:07) — consumption (a wasting disease); Friday — universal respect.

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

Shukla-navami 08:28–16:57: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).

Cautions:

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

+2 Ravi Yoga 09:07–08:26 (31.01)+1 Anandadi: Chhatra 09:07–08:26 (31.01)+1 Yoga Shukla 08:28–23:17+1 Auspicious weekday0 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 09:07–00:56 (31.01) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:28–00:56 (31.01) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Anandadi: Mudgara 08:28–09:07−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 08:28–09:07−2 Rikta tithi 08:28–00:56 (31.01)

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 08:28

Summary	Best day — Amrita Siddhi Yoga, Yoga Brahma; auspicious time — after 12:16
Month	Magha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Subhanu (No. 17) · Shaka 1925 · Vikram 2060 more

At sunrise 08:26

Tithi	10Shukla-dashami (Purna, Dharma) · until 03:40 (01.02) more
Nakshatra	Krittika, pada 4 (mixed, Agni, Sun) · until 12:16 more
Yoga	Brahma (“Brahma, sacred knowledge”, auspicious) · until 00:17 (01.02) more
Karana	Taitila (movable) · until 14:18 more
Vara	Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Makara (Capricorn), Moon: Vrishabha (Taurus)

Changes during the day

from 12:16	nakshatra Rohini
from 14:18	karana Gara
from 00:17 (01.02)	yoga Indra
from 03:40 (01.02)	tithi Shukla-ekadashi
from 03:40 (01.02)	karana Vanija

Sun and Moon

Dawn	07:45
Sunrise	08:26
Noon	12:43
Sunset	16:59
End of twilight	17:41
Moonrise	11:27
Moonset	03:59
Day length	8 h 33 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 12:16

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 (08:26–12:16) is good for root crops.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Rohini (12:16–16:59) is good for sowing.

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Muhurta

Ravi Yoga all day Amrita Siddhi Yoga 12:16–03:40 (01.02) Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 12:16–08:25 (01.02)

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:26–03:40 (01.02) Amrita Siddhi turned to poison 03:40–08:25 (01.02) Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 03:40–08:25 (01.02) Hutashana Yoga 03:40–08:25 (01.02)

Anandadi: Dhwaja 08:26–12:16 Anandadi: Shrivatsa 12:16–08:25 (01.02)

Gandanta (tithi): 03:13–04:07 (01.02)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	06:22–07:24
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	09:33–11:21

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	10:35–11:39
Yamaganda	13:47–14:51
Gulika Kalam	08:26–09:31
Dur Muhurta	08:26–09:01, 09:01–09:35
Varjyam	06:20–08:08 (01.02)

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 08:26–08:58, 09:42–10:23, 11:16–16:59

Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Krittika until 12:16, Rohini from 12:16; tithi Shukla-dashami; 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: Krittika (until 12:16) — consumption (a wasting disease); Rohini (from 12:16) — destruction of all misfortunes; Saturday — decline of physical strength.

Cautions:

The Muhurta Chintamani warns: whoever shaves in Krittika nakshatra 6 times a year puts their life in danger — frequent haircuts in this nakshatra are best avoided.
The Muhurta Chintamani warns: whoever shaves in Rohini nakshatra 8 times a year puts their life in danger — frequent haircuts in this nakshatra are best avoided.

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Best day · score S = +10

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

Auspicious time begins after 12:16

+4 Amrita Siddhi Yoga 12:16–03:40 (01.02)+2 Yoga Brahma 08:26–00:17 (01.02)+2 Ravi Yoga all day+1 Anandadi: Dhwaja 08:26–12:16+1 Auspicious tithi 08:26–03:40 (01.02)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 12:16–08:25 (01.02)0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:26–03:40 (01.02) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)

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

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

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

Subhanu (No. 17 of 60, “beautifully shining”) — A year of health and well-being: good rains, peace in families.
Northern samvatsara: Durmukha (No. 30)
Shaka Samvat 1925 · Vikram Samvat 2060 · Kali Yuga 5104
Next year — Tarana, from the new moon before Ugadi (the start of Chaitra) 21.03.2004
In South India (Shaka Samvat, lunar reckoning) the years of the 60-year cycle follow one another without a break, and the name of the year changes at Ugadi — at the start of Chaitra, on the first tithi of the bright half.

Shukla-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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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).

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

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.

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 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.

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: 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.

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

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

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 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.

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.

Thursday
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Ashwini
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

Shukla-dashami
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

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

Makara
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut

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

Mina
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut

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

Vrishabha
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut

Mithuna
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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: 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.

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

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

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

Bharani
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-ekadashi
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

Shukla-ekadashi
pruning and weeding

Shukla-dvadashi
neutral

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.

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

Amrita Siddhi Yoga
A combination of weekday and nakshatra that yields the “nectar of success”: Sun — Hasta, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashwini, Wed — Anuradha, Thu — Pushya, Fri — Revati, Sat — Rohini. One of the strongest auspicious yogas: it brings success to almost any undertaking.

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Saturday
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krittika
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-dvadashi
0 — does not affect the haircut rating

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.

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

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)

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.

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 Rohini
Planting and sowing are allowed.

Shukla-dvadashi
neutral

Shukla-triodashi
no pruning or felling

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.

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.

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

Rohini
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-triodashi
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

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

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.

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

Shukla-triodashi
no pruning or felling

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

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.

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

Mrigashirsha
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-chaturdashi
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

Shukla-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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 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

Ardra
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

Purnima
sowing seeds, any undertakings

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).

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Wednesday
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Punarvasu
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Purnima
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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.

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.

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

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

Krishna-pratipat
digging, plowing, planting trees

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

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

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

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

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.

Pushya
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-pratipat
−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.

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

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

Vishkambha (1) — “prop, bolt”
Inauspicious: portends obstacles. If a matter cannot be postponed, the first 3 ghatis of the yoga (about 1 h 12 min) are skipped.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

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.

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

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.

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: 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.

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.

Krishna-dvitya
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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

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

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.

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-tritya
any undertakings

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

Ashlesha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-tritya
+1 — favourable 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.

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

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

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.

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

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.

Magha
−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.

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

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.

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-panchami
any undertakings

Purva-Phalguni
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-panchami
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

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

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

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.

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.

Uttara-Phalguni
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-shashti
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Karka
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut

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

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.

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

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.

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-saptami
soaking seeds is allowed, digging the ground

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.

Hasta
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-saptami
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

Sankranti day
The Sun moves into a new sign: a time for holy baths, dana and worship of the Sun, but not for new undertakings.

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.

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-ashtami
tillage and sowing are forbidden

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.

Chitra
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-ashtami
0 — does not affect the haircut rating

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

Krishna-navami (9, waning Moon)
Group: Rikta. Deity: Serpent (Naga).
The Serpent (Naga) presides over the ninth day of the waning Moon, which is suitable for struggle, destruction, coercion and for efforts to overcome obstacles.

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

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

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

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.

Swati
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-navami
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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-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.

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)

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.

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-dashami
any undertakings

Krishna-ekadashi
plowing, pruning and weeding

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

Vishakha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Anuradha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-dashami
0 — does not affect the haircut rating

Krishna-ekadashi
0 — does not affect the haircut rating

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

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

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.

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-ekadashi
plowing, pruning and weeding

Krishna-dvadashi
neutral

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

Jyestha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-dvadashi
0 — does not affect the haircut rating

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

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

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.

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-dvadashi
neutral

Krishna-trayodashi
no pruning or felling

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.

Mula
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-trayodashi
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

Krishna-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)

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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.

Purva-Ashadha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-chaturdashi
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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

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

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

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

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

nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha
Planting and sowing are allowed.

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

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.

Uttara-Ashadha
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Amavasya
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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

Shukla-pratipat
digging, plowing, planting trees

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

Shravana
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-pratipat
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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

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.

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

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

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

Chora Panchaka
Began on a Friday: danger of theft and loss — journeys, business deals and major purchases are avoided.
The Moon in Kumbha or Mina (from the middle of Dhanishtha to the end of Revati). During these five nakshatras people do not travel south, gather firewood or grass, lay a roof or build a bed; cremation is performed with a special rite.

Dhanishtha
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-dvitya
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

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

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

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

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.

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

Shukla-tritya
any undertakings

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

Shatabhisha
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-tritya
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Purva-Bhadra
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-chaturti
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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.

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)

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

nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra
Planting and sowing are allowed.

Shukla-panchami
do not fell trees, any undertakings

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

Uttara-Bhadra
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-panchami
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-shashti (6, waxing Moon)
Group: Nanda. Deity: Kartikeya.
Kartikeya presides on the sixth lunar day, favoring coronations (taking office), establishing new friendships, celebrating holidays and performances.

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)

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

Shukla-shashti
plowing the ground

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

Amrita Siddhi turned to poison
If an Amrita Siddhi day falls on a tithi “forbidden” for it (Sun — 5, Mon — 6, Tue — 7, Wed — 8, Thu — 9, Fri — 10, Sat — 11), the nectar turns into poison (visha): the day is unfavourable for any new undertaking.

Revati
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-shashti
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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

Shukla-saptami
soaking seeds is allowed, farming

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

Shukla-saptami
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

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

Shukla-ashtami
tillage and sowing are forbidden

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

Shukla-ashtami
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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

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

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

Magha Gupta Navaratri, day 9
The “secret” Navaratri of the month of Magha — a time of hidden sadhana devoted to the Goddess.

Shukla-navami
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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

Shukla-dashami
any undertakings

nakshatra Rohini
Planting and sowing are allowed.