January 2056 falls, in the lunar calendar (amanta), within the months Pausha (until 16.01), Magha (from 17.01). Periods: until 14.01 — Kharmas; 17–25.01 — Magha Gupta Navaratri. Major festivals: 15.01 Makara Sankranti (Uttarayana); 21.01 Vasant Panchami (Saraswati Puja); 23.01 Ratha Saptami (Surya Jayanti). 17.01 — solar eclipse, annular (not visible here).
Icons this month (24)
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
- 13.01 Thu — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Anandadi: Ananda, Auspicious nakshatra
Anuradha (soft): for arts and music, friendship and love, new clothes and jewellery, weddings and festivals. - 27.01 Thu — Yoga Brahma, Ravi Yoga, Auspicious weekday after 11:17
Rohini (fixed): for what is firm and lasting: laying house foundations, housewarming, planting, weddings, taking office, long-term projects. - 28.01 Fri — Yoga Indra, Ravi Yoga, Anandadi: Mitra
Rohini (fixed): for what is firm and lasting: laying house foundations, housewarming, planting, weddings, taking office, long-term projects.
Festivals
- 2.01 Sun Pausha Purnima (Shakambhari)
- 6.01 Thu Sakat Chauth (Sankashti, Lambodara)
- 9.01 Sun Kalashtami
- 12.01 Wed Shattila Ekadashi
- 13.01 Thu Shattila Ekadashi — Vaishnava fast
- 14.01 Fri Lohri
- 14.01 Fri Pradosha Vrat
- 15.01 Sat Makara Sankranti (Uttarayana)
- 15.01 Sat Thai Pongal
- 15.01 Sat Masik Shivaratri
- 16.01 Sun Mauni Amavasya (Pausha)
- 17.01 Mon Magha Gupta Navaratri
- 18.01 Tue Chandra Darshan
- 20.01 Thu Vinayaka Chaturthi
- 21.01 Fri Vasant Panchami (Saraswati Puja)
- 22.01 Sat Skanda Shashti
- 23.01 Sun Ratha Saptami (Surya Jayanti)
- 24.01 Mon Bhishma Ashtami
- 25.01 Tue Masik Durgashtami
- 26.01 Wed Madhva Navami
- 28.01 Fri Jaya Ekadashi (Bhaimi)
- 29.01 Sat Shani Pradosha
Special muhurta yogas
- 3.01 Mon Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 05:32–08:58 (04.01)
- 4.01 Tue Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 05:12–08:57 (05.01)
- 8.01 Sat Tripushkar Yoga 17:20–01:11 (09.01)
- 9.01 Sun Amrita Siddhi Yoga 08:55–23:47
- 9.01 Sun Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 08:55–23:47
- 12.01 Wed Amrita Siddhi Yoga 19:26–08:51 (13.01)
- 12.01 Wed Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 19:26–08:51 (13.01)
- 13.01 Thu Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 08:51–18:09
- 16.01 Sun Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 15:51–08:47 (17.01)
- 17.01 Mon Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 15:54–08:46 (18.01)
- 18.01 Tue Dwipushkar Yoga 16:30–01:03 (19.01)
- 23.01 Sun Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 03:16–08:37 (24.01)
- 26.01 Wed Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 08:57–08:33 (27.01)
- 29.01 Sat Dwipushkar Yoga 08:29–14:13
- 31.01 Mon Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 14:30–08:24 (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.
Dwipushkar Yoga: The same combination of weekday (Sun, Tue or Sat) and Bhadra tithi (2, 7 or 12), but with the nakshatra Mrigashirsha, Chitra or Dhanishtha. The result repeats twice: good for acquisitions, bad for losses, loans and funerals.
Avoid starting important matters
- 4.01 Tue — Vaidhriti, Surya Dagdha tithi, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
- 5.01 Wed — many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower), Bhadra on earth, Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) (unfavourable day)
- 6.01 Thu — Rikta tithi, Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi), Fierce or sharp nakshatra
- 11.01 Tue — Kshaya tithi, Krakacha Yoga, Rikta tithi
- 15.01 Sat — Krishna Chaturdashi, Sankranti day, Vishti (Bhadra)
- 16.01 Sun — Amavasya, Fierce or sharp nakshatra, Eclipse nearby
- 17.01 Mon — Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra), Anandadi: Kana, Eclipse (not visible here)
- 19.01 Wed — many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower), Vyatipata, Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) (unfavourable day)
- 29.01 Sat — Vaidhriti, Surya Dagdha tithi, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
Sky this month
- 3.01 Full moon (Purnima) 01:06
- 15.01 Makara Sankranti 05:12 — the Sun enters Makara (Capricorn)
- 17.01 New moon (Amavasya) 01:11
- 17.01 Solar eclipse, annular, greatest eclipse 01:15, magnitude 0.976
not visible here (below the horizon)
Periods
- until 14.01 Kharmas
- 17–25.01 Magha Gupta Navaratri
- 19.01 05:00 – 24.01 03:16 Agni Panchaka
Samvatsara and month
Yuva (No. 9, “youth”) — A year of youthful strength: good rains and harvests, but strife and rivalry are possible. more
Northern samvatsara: Virodhi. Shaka Samvat 1977, Vikram Samvat 2112, Kali Yuga 5156.
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 | Ordinary day — pros: Ravi Yoga, Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi); cons: Rikta tithi, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn) |
|---|---|
| Month | Pausha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Yuva (No. 9) · Shaka 1977 · Vikram 2112 more |
| Period | Kharmas |
At sunrise 08:59
| Tithi | 14Shukla-chaturdashi (Rikta, Kali) · until 01:05 (02.01) more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Mrigashirsha, pada 1 (soft, Soma (Chandra, Moon), Mars) · until 04:58 (02.01) more |
| Yoga | Shukla (“bright, pure”, auspicious) · until 23:05 more |
| Karana | Gara (movable) · until 12:53 more |
| Vara | Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Dhanu (Sagittarius), Moon: Vrishabha (Taurus) |
Changes during the day
| from 12:53 | karana Vanija |
|---|---|
| from 23:05 | yoga Brahma |
| from 01:05 (02.01) | tithi Purnima |
| from 01:05 (02.01) | karana Vishti |
| from 04:58 (02.01) | nakshatra Ardra |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 08:12 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 08:59 |
| Noon | 12:32 |
| Sunset | 16:06 |
| End of twilight | 16:53 |
| Moonrise | 15:10 |
| Moonset | 07:08 |
| Day length | 7 h 07 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 0, average — 10, bad — 3
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Mrigashirsha (08:59–16:06) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
- Shukla-chaturdashi 08:59–16:06: according to the Kalaprakashika, ploughing on Chaturdashi puts the owner’s life in danger.
Festivals and periods
- Kharmas
Muhurta
Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:59–01:05 (02.01) Ravi Yoga 08:59–04:58 (02.01)
Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 01:05–08:58 (02.01)
Anandadi: Vajra 08:59–04:58 (02.01) Anandadi: Mudgara 04:58–08:58 (02.01)
- Bhadra in heaven: 01:05–13:09 (02.01); Bhadra Puchha 08:53–10:05 (02.01); Bhadra Mukha 10:05–12:05 (02.01)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 06:44–07:51 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:18–12:47 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 13:44–14:12 |
| Godhuli | 16:06–16:40 |
| Pradosha | 16:06–19:29 |
| Nishitha | 23:59–01:06 (02.01) |
| Amrita Kalam | 19:48–21:28 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 10:46–11:39 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 13:26–14:20 |
| Gulika Kalam | 08:59–09:52 |
| Dur Muhurta | 08:59–09:27, 09:27–09:56 |
| Varjyam | 09:47–11:27 |
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 09:51–10:55, 11:39–12:20, 13:14–16:06 |
Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Mrigashirsha; tithi Shukla-chaturdashi; lagna Dhanu 08:59, Makara 09:51, Kumbha 10:55, Mina 11:39, Mesha 12:20, Vrishabha 13:14, Mithuna 14:45
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Mrigashirsha — abundance (well-being, prosperity); Saturday — decline of physical strength.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Shukla-chaturdashi 08:59–16:06: a Rikta and Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Ordinary day · score S = +2
Auspicious and inauspicious factors are balanced: a day for routine matters; important matters are best timed for favourable days.
+2 Ravi Yoga 08:59–04:58 (02.01)+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:59–01:05 (02.01)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 08:59–04:58 (02.01)+1 Yoga Shukla 08:59–23:050 Kharmas−1 Anandadi: Vajra 08:59–04:58 (02.01)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−2 Rikta tithi 08:59–01:05 (02.01)
| Summary | Ordinary day — pros: Yoga Brahma; cons: Vishti (Bhadra), Fierce or sharp nakshatra |
|---|---|
| Month | Pausha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Yuva (No. 9) · Shaka 1977 · Vikram 2112 more |
| Period | Kharmas |
| Festivals | Pausha Purnima (Shakambhari) |
At sunrise 08:58
| Tithi | 15Purnima (Purna, Vishvedevas) · until 01:06 (03.01) more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Ardra, pada 1 (sharp, Rudra (Roaring, angry image of Shiva), Rahu) · until 05:29 (03.01) more |
| Yoga | Brahma (“Brahma, sacred knowledge”, auspicious) · until 21:56 more |
| Karana | Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 13:09 more |
| Vara | Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Dhanu (Sagittarius), Moon: Mithuna (Gemini) |
Changes during the day
| from 13:09 | karana Bava |
|---|---|
| from 21:56 | yoga Indra |
| from 01:06 (03.01) | tithi Krishna-pratipat |
| from 01:06 (03.01) | karana Balava |
| from 05:29 (03.01) | nakshatra Punarvasu |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 08:12 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 08:58 |
| Noon | 12:33 |
| Sunset | 16:08 |
| End of twilight | 16:54 |
| Moonrise | 15:55 |
| Moonset | 08:11 |
| Day length | 7 h 09 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 1, average — 7, bad — 5
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 08:58–13:09: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Festivals and periods
Pausha Purnima (Shakambhari) · Chandra (the Moon)
The full moon of Pausha — Shakambhari Purnima; the start of Magha Snana, the month of holy baths; in Kumbh Mela years, one of the main bathing days.
Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 01:05–01:06 (03.01)
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
- Kharmas
Muhurta
Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 01:06–08:58 (03.01)
Anandadi: Dhwaja 05:29–08:58 (03.01) Anandadi: Dhwanksha 08:58–05:29 (03.01)
- Bhadra in heaven: 01:05–13:09; Bhadra Puchha 08:53–10:05; Bhadra Mukha 10:05–12:05
- Gandanta (tithi): 00:42–01:29 (03.01)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 06:44–07:51 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:19–12:47 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 13:45–14:13 |
| Godhuli | 16:08–16:41 |
| Pradosha | 16:08–19:30 |
| Nishitha | 23:59–01:07 (03.01) |
| Amrita Kalam | 19:16–20:54 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 15:14–16:08 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 12:33–13:27 |
| Gulika Kalam | 14:20–15:14 |
| Dur Muhurta | 15:10–15:39 |
| Varjyam | 13:33–15:11 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | no suitable window — see the prohibitions below |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | no suitable window — see the prohibitions below |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 09:48–10:51, 11:35–12:16, 13:10–16:08 |
Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Ardra; tithi Purnima; lagna Dhanu 08:58, Makara 09:48, Kumbha 10:51, Mina 11:35, Mesha 12:16, Vrishabha 13:10, Mithuna 14:41
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Ardra — sadness; Sunday — physical well-being.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Purnima 08:58–16:08: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Ordinary day · score S = −2
Auspicious and inauspicious factors are balanced: a day for routine matters; important matters are best timed for favourable days.
+2 Yoga Brahma 08:58–21:560 Kharmas−1 Anandadi: Dhwanksha 08:58–05:29 (03.01)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 08:58–05:29 (03.01)−2 Vishti (Bhadra) 08:58–13:09
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Favourable day — Yoga Indra, Auspicious nakshatra |
|---|---|
| Month | Pausha (amanta) · Magha (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Yuva (No. 9) · Shaka 1977 · Vikram 2112 more |
| Period | Kharmas |
At sunrise 08:58
| Tithi | 1Krishna-pratipat (Nanda, Brahma) · until 00:38 (04.01) more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Punarvasu, pada 1 (movable, Aditi, Jupiter) · until 05:32 (04.01) more |
| Yoga | Indra (“Indra, lord”, auspicious) · until 20:25 more |
| Karana | Balava (movable) · until 12:55 more |
| Vara | Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Dhanu (Sagittarius), Moon: Mithuna (Gemini) |
Changes during the day
| from 12:55 | karana Kaulava |
|---|---|
| from 20:25 | yoga Vaidhriti |
| from 00:38 (04.01) | tithi Krishna-dvitya |
| from 00:38 (04.01) | karana Taitila |
| from 05:32 (04.01) | nakshatra Pushya |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 08:12 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 08:58 |
| Noon | 12:33 |
| Sunset | 16:09 |
| End of twilight | 16:55 |
| Moonrise | 16:52 |
| Moonset | 09:07 |
| Day length | 7 h 10 min |
Sky
| Full moon (Purnima) | 01:06 |
|---|
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 8, average — 3, bad — 2
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Punarvasu (08:58–16:09) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Festivals and periods
- Kharmas
Muhurta
Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 05:32–08:58 (04.01)
Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 00:38–08:58 (04.01)
Anandadi: Prajapati 05:32–08:58 (04.01) Anandadi: Dhumra 08:58–05:32 (04.01)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 06:43–07:51 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:19–12:48 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 13:45–14:14 |
| Godhuli | 16:09–16:43 |
| Pradosha | 16:09–19:31 |
| Nishitha | 00:00–01:07 (04.01) |
| Amrita Kalam | 03:08–04:44 (04.01) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 09:52–10:46 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 11:40–12:34 |
| Gulika Kalam | 13:27–14:21 |
| Dur Muhurta | 12:48–13:17, 14:14–14:43 |
| Varjyam | 17:30–19:06 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average throughout the daytime
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | average throughout the daytime |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average throughout the daytime |
| Bathing, washing hair | average throughout the daytime |
Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Punarvasu; tithi Krishna-pratipat; lagna Dhanu 08:58, Makara 09:44, Kumbha 10:47, Mina 11:31, Mesha 12:12, Vrishabha 13:06, Mithuna 14:37
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Punarvasu — strength of spirit (bravery, resilience); Monday — clear, bright complexion.
Cautions:
- Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
- Monday: according to the Kalaprakashika, it is good for a haircut only during the waxing Moon.
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Favourable day · score S = +4
Auspicious factors outweigh inauspicious ones: ordinary matters can be started.
+2 Yoga Indra 08:58–20:25+1 Auspicious nakshatra 08:58–05:32 (04.01)+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 08:58–00:38 (04.01)0 Kharmas−1 Anandadi: Dhumra 08:58–05:32 (04.01)
| Summary | Avoid starting important matters — Vaidhriti, Surya Dagdha tithi |
|---|---|
| Month | Pausha (amanta) · Magha (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Yuva (No. 9) · Shaka 1977 · Vikram 2112 more |
| Period | Kharmas |
At sunrise 08:58
| Tithi | 2Krishna-dvitya (Bhadra, Vidhatr) · until 23:45 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Pushya, pada 1 (light, Brhaspati, Saturn) · until 05:12 (05.01) more |
| Yoga | Vaidhriti (“without support, discord”, inauspicious) · until 18:33 more |
| Karana | Taitila (movable) · until 12:14 more |
| Vara | Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Dhanu (Sagittarius), Moon: Karka (Cancer) |
Changes during the day
| from 12:14 | karana Gara |
|---|---|
| from 18:33 | yoga Vishkambha |
| from 23:45 | tithi Krishna-tritya |
| from 23:45 | karana Vanija |
| from 05:12 (05.01) | nakshatra Ashlesha |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 08:12 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 08:58 |
| Noon | 12:34 |
| Sunset | 16:10 |
| End of twilight | 16:56 |
| Moonrise | 18:00 |
| Moonset | 09:53 |
| Day length | 7 h 12 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 4, average — 8, bad — 1
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Pushya (08:58–16:10) is good for sowing.
Festivals and periods
- Kharmas
Muhurta
Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 23:45–08:57 (05.01) Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 05:12–08:57 (05.01)
Anandadi: Vardhamana 08:58–05:12 (05.01) Anandadi: Ananda 05:12–08:57 (05.01)
- Surya Dagdha tithi: Krishna-dvitya
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 06:43–07:51 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:20–12:48 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 13:46–14:15 |
| Godhuli | 16:10–16:44 |
| Pradosha | 16:10–19:32 |
| Nishitha | 00:00–01:07 (05.01) |
| Amrita Kalam | 22:53–00:28 (05.01) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 14:22–15:16 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 10:46–11:40 |
| Gulika Kalam | 12:34–13:28 |
| Dur Muhurta | 10:24–10:53, 22:53–00:00 (05.01) |
| Varjyam | 13:25–15:00 |
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 09:40–10:43, 11:27–12:08, 13:02–16:10 |
Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Pushya; tithi Krishna-dvitya; lagna Dhanu 08:58, Makara 09:40, Kumbha 10:43, Mina 11:27, Mesha 12:08, Vrishabha 13:02, Mithuna 14:33
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Pushya — increase in wealth; Tuesday — harm to longevity.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Vaidhriti 08:58–16:10: 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 = −1
There is a mild prohibition (Amavasya, Krishna Chaturdashi, Bhadra on earth, Vyatipata, Vaidhriti, kshaya tithi, Sankranti, Ashubha Yoga) or the total score is -3 or lower: the day is unfavourable for important new matters, but suitable for fasting, prayer and everyday work.
Avoid starting important matters: Vaidhriti
+2 Pushya 08:58–05:12 (05.01)+1 Anandadi: Vardhamana 08:58–05:12 (05.01)+1 Auspicious tithi 08:58–23:450 Kharmas−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Surya Dagdha tithi 08:58–23:45−3 Vaidhriti 08:58–18:33
| Summary | Unfavourable day — many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower), Bhadra on earth |
|---|---|
| Month | Pausha (amanta) · Magha (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Yuva (No. 9) · Shaka 1977 · Vikram 2112 more |
| Period | Kharmas |
At sunrise 08:57
| Tithi | 3Krishna-tritya (Jaya, Vishnu) · until 22:31 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Ashlesha, pada 1 (sharp, Naga - the lord of snakes (Sharpa), Mercury) · until 04:32 (06.01) more Gandamula |
| Yoga | Vishkambha (“prop, bolt”, inauspicious) · until 16:24 more |
| Karana | Vanija (movable) · until 11:10 more |
| Vara | Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Dhanu (Sagittarius), Moon: Karka (Cancer) |
Changes during the day
| from 11:10 | karana Vishti |
|---|---|
| from 16:24 | yoga Priti |
| from 22:31 | tithi Krishna-chaturti |
| from 22:31 | karana Bava |
| from 04:32 (06.01) | nakshatra Magha |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 08:11 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 08:57 |
| Noon | 12:34 |
| Sunset | 16:12 |
| End of twilight | 16:58 |
| Moonrise | 19:15 |
| Moonset | 10:30 |
| Day length | 7 h 14 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 5, average — 8, bad — 0
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 11:10–16:12: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Festivals and periods
- Kharmas
Muhurta
Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:57–22:31 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:57–22:31
Anandadi: Chara 04:32–08:57 (06.01) Anandadi: Rakshasa 08:57–04:32 (06.01)
- Bhadra on earth: 11:10–22:31; Bhadra Puchha 18:32–19:40; Bhadra Mukha 19:40–21:34
- Gandanta (nakshatra): 22:43–10:19 (06.01)
- Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Ashlesha
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 06:43–07:50 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 13:47–14:16 |
| Godhuli | 16:12–16:45 |
| Pradosha | 16:12–19:33 |
| Nishitha | 00:01–01:08 (06.01) |
| Amrita Kalam | 02:59–04:32 (06.01) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 12:34–13:29 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 09:52–10:46 |
| Gulika Kalam | 11:40–12:34 |
| Dur Muhurta | 12:20–12:49 |
| Varjyam | 17:38–19:12 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 08:57–11:10
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 08:57–11:10 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails | average 09:36–10:40 |
| Cutting toenails | average 08:57–11:10 |
| Bathing, washing hair | average throughout the daytime |
Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Ashlesha; tithi Krishna-tritya; lagna Dhanu 08:57, Makara 09:36, Kumbha 10:40, Mina 11:23, Mesha 12:04, Vrishabha 12:58, Mithuna 14:29
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Ashlesha — physical affliction (suffering); Wednesday — favour of the authorities.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Bhadra on earth 11:10–16:12: no shaving or haircuts during Vishti Karana (according to the Muhurta Chintamani, Bhadra does harm when it is on earth; in heaven and in the netherworld its influence on earth is weak).
Cautions:
- Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Unfavourable day · score S = −7
A strict prohibition (a visible eclipse; Visha Yoga of the weekday, tithi and nakshatra; Amrita Siddhi turned to poison; Yamaghanta; the Anandadi yoga Mrityu) or a total score of -7 or lower: any new undertakings are best postponed.
Strict prohibition: many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower)
Avoid starting important matters: Bhadra on earth
+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 08:57–22:310 Kharmas−1 Anandadi: Rakshasa 08:57–04:32 (06.01)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 08:57–04:32 (06.01)−2 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:57–22:31−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:57–22:31−3 Bhadra on earth 11:10–22:31
| Summary | Avoid starting important matters — Rikta tithi, Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) |
|---|---|
| Month | Pausha (amanta) · Magha (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Yuva (No. 9) · Shaka 1977 · Vikram 2112 more |
| Period | Kharmas |
| Festivals | Sakat Chauth (Sankashti, Lambodara) |
At sunrise 08:57
| Tithi | 4Krishna-chaturti (Rikta, Yama) · until 21:00 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Magha, pada 1 (fierce, Pitris or Pitars - ancestors of the clan, forefathers, Ketu) · until 03:36 (07.01) more Gandamula |
| Yoga | Priti (“love, affection”, auspicious) · until 14:01 more |
| Karana | Bava (movable) · until 09:47 more |
| Vara | Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Dhanu (Sagittarius), Moon: Simha (Leo) |
Changes during the day
| from 09:47 | karana Balava |
|---|---|
| from 14:01 | yoga Ayushman |
| from 21:00 | tithi Krishna-panchami |
| from 21:00 | karana Kaulava |
| from 03:36 (07.01) | nakshatra Purva-Phalguni |
| from 08:09 (07.01) | karana Taitila |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 08:11 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 08:57 |
| Noon | 12:35 |
| Sunset | 16:13 |
| End of twilight | 16:59 |
| Moonrise | 20:36 |
| Moonset | 10:59 |
| Day length | 7 h 16 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 0, average — 2, bad — 11
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Magha (08:57–16:13) is good for sowing, for root crops.
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, 20:36
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
- Kharmas
Muhurta
Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 21:00–08:56 (07.01)
Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:57–21:00 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 21:00–03:36 (07.01)
Anandadi: Musala 08:57–03:36 (07.01) Anandadi: Gada 03:36–08:56 (07.01)
- Gandanta (nakshatra): 22:43 (05.01)–10:19
- Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Magha
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 06:43–07:50 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:20–12:49 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 13:48–14:17 |
| Godhuli | 16:13–16:46 |
| Pradosha | 16:13–19:34 |
| Nishitha | 00:01–01:08 (07.01) |
| Amrita Kalam | 01:18–02:50 (07.01) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 13:29–14:24 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 08:57–09:51 |
| Gulika Kalam | 10:46–11:40 |
| Dur Muhurta | 11:22–11:51, 14:17–14:46 |
| Varjyam | 16:04–17:36 |
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 09:32–10:36, 11:19–12:00, 12:54–16:13 |
Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Magha; tithi Krishna-chaturti; lagna Dhanu 08:57, Makara 09:32, Kumbha 10:36, Mina 11:19, Mesha 12:00, Vrishabha 12:54, Mithuna 14:25
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Magha — loss of property; Thursday — success.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Krishna-chaturti 08:57–16:13: 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
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.
+1 Yoga Priti 08:57–14:01+1 Auspicious weekday0 Kharmas−1 Anandadi: Musala 08:57–03:36 (07.01)−1 Gandanta 08:57–10:19−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 08:57–03:36 (07.01)−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:57–21:00−2 Rikta tithi 08:57–21:00
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Favourable day — Anandadi: Siddhi, Yoga Ayushman |
|---|---|
| Month | Pausha (amanta) · Magha (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Yuva (No. 9) · Shaka 1977 · Vikram 2112 more |
| Period | Kharmas |
At sunrise 08:56
| Tithi | 5Krishna-panchami (Purna, Soma) · until 19:15 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Purva-Phalguni, pada 1 (fierce, Bhaga (Share, Distributor) - god of wealth and family, Venus) · until 02:28 (08.01) more |
| Yoga | Ayushman (“long-lived”, auspicious) · until 11:26 more |
| Karana | Taitila (movable) · until 19:15 more |
| Vara | Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Dhanu (Sagittarius), Moon: Simha (Leo) |
Changes during the day
| from 11:26 | yoga Saubhagya |
|---|---|
| from 19:15 | tithi Krishna-shashti |
| from 19:15 | karana Gara |
| from 02:28 (08.01) | nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni |
| from 06:19 (08.01) | karana Vanija |
| from 08:42 (08.01) | yoga Shobhana |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 08:11 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 08:56 |
| Noon | 12:35 |
| Sunset | 16:14 |
| End of twilight | 17:00 |
| Moonrise | 21:58 |
| Moonset | 11:23 |
| Day length | 7 h 18 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 3, average — 9, bad — 1
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise |
|---|
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 (08:56–16:14) is good for root crops.
Festivals and periods
- Kharmas
Muhurta
Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 08:56–02:28 (08.01) Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 19:15–08:56 (08.01) Ravi Yoga 02:28–08:56 (08.01)
Anandadi: Siddhi 08:56–02:28 (08.01) Anandadi: Shubha 02:28–08:56 (08.01)
- Gandanta (tithi): 18:53–19:37
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 06:42–07:49 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:21–12:50 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 13:48–14:18 |
| Godhuli | 16:14–16:48 |
| Pradosha | 16:14–19:35 |
| Nishitha | 00:02–01:08 (08.01) |
| Amrita Kalam | 20:23–21:54 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 11:41–12:35 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 14:25–15:20 |
| Gulika Kalam | 09:51–10:46 |
| Dur Muhurta | 10:24–10:53, 12:50–13:19 |
| Varjyam | 11:14–12:45 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average throughout the daytime
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | average throughout the daytime |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average throughout the daytime |
| Bathing, washing hair | average throughout the daytime |
Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Purva-Phalguni; tithi Krishna-panchami; lagna Dhanu 08:56, Makara 09:28, Kumbha 10:32, Mina 11:15, Mesha 11:57, Vrishabha 12:50, Mithuna 14:22
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Purva-Phalguni — ill health; 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
Favourable day · score S = +4
Auspicious factors outweigh inauspicious ones: ordinary matters can be started.
+1 Anandadi: Siddhi 08:56–02:28 (08.01)+1 Yoga Ayushman 08:56–11:26+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 08:56–19:15+1 Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 08:56–02:28 (08.01)0 Kharmas−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 08:56–02:28 (08.01)
| Summary | Ordinary day — pros: Ravi Yoga, Auspicious nakshatra; cons: Krakacha Yoga, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn) |
|---|---|
| Month | Pausha (amanta) · Magha (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Yuva (No. 9) · Shaka 1977 · Vikram 2112 more |
| Period | Kharmas |
At sunrise 08:56
| Tithi | 6Krishna-shashti (Nanda, Kartikeya) · until 17:20 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Uttara-Phalguni, pada 2 (fixed, Aryaman (Lord of Hospitality), Sun) · until 01:11 (09.01) more |
| Yoga | Shobhana (“splendid, beautiful”, auspicious) · until 05:51 (09.01) more |
| Karana | Vanija (movable) · until 17:20 more |
| Vara | Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Dhanu (Sagittarius), Moon: Kanya (Virgo) |
Changes during the day
| from 17:20 | tithi Krishna-saptami |
|---|---|
| from 17:20 | karana Vishti |
| from 01:11 (09.01) | nakshatra Hasta |
| from 04:19 (09.01) | karana Bava |
| from 05:51 (09.01) | yoga Atiganda |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 08:10 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 08:56 |
| Noon | 12:36 |
| Sunset | 16:16 |
| End of twilight | 17:01 |
| Moonrise | 23:21 |
| Moonset | 11:44 |
| Day length | 7 h 20 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 8, average — 5, bad — 0
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise |
|---|
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 (08:56–16:16) is good for sowing.
Festivals and periods
- Kharmas
Muhurta
Ravi Yoga 08:56–01:11 (09.01) Tripushkar Yoga 17:20–01:11 (09.01)
Krakacha Yoga 08:56–17:20 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 17:20–08:55 (09.01) Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 01:11–08:55 (09.01) Yamaghanta 01:11–08:55 (09.01)
Anandadi: Utpata 08:56–01:11 (09.01) Anandadi: Mrityu 01:11–08:55 (09.01)
- Bhadra in the netherworld: 17:20–04:19 (09.01); Bhadra Puchha 21:43–22:49; Bhadra Mukha 22:49–00:39 (09.01)
Tripushkar Yoga: A coincidence of the weekday (Sun, Tue or Sat), a Bhadra tithi (2, 7 or 12) and a “tripada” nakshatra (Krittika, Punarvasu, Uttara Phalguni, Vishakha, Uttara Ashadha, Purva Bhadrapada). The result of whatever is begun repeats three times: good for purchases and investments, bad for losses, loans, surgery and funerals.
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 06:42–07:49 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:21–12:50 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 13:49–14:19 |
| Godhuli | 16:16–16:49 |
| Pradosha | 16:16–19:36 |
| Nishitha | 00:02–01:09 (09.01) |
| Amrita Kalam | 18:22–19:53 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 10:46–11:41 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 13:31–14:26 |
| Gulika Kalam | 08:56–09:51 |
| Dur Muhurta | 08:56–09:25, 09:25–09:54 |
| Varjyam | 09:17–10:48 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 09:24–10:28, 11:11–11:53, 12:47–16:16
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 09:24–10:28, 11:11–11:53, 12:47–16:16 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average 09:24–10:28, 11:11–11:53, 12:47–16:16 |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 09:24–10:28, 11:11–11:53, 12:47–16:16 |
Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni; tithi Krishna-shashti; lagna Dhanu 08:56, Makara 09:24, Kumbha 10:28, Mina 11:11, Mesha 11:53, Vrishabha 12:47, Mithuna 14:18
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Uttara-Phalguni — destruction of all diseases; Saturday — decline of physical strength.
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.
+2 Ravi Yoga 08:56–01:11 (09.01)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 08:56–01:11 (09.01)+1 Yoga Shobhana 08:56–05:51 (09.01)0 Anandadi: Utpata 08:56–01:11 (09.01) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Kharmas0 Tripushkar Yoga 17:20–01:11 (09.01)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−3 Krakacha Yoga 08:56–17:20
| Summary | Favourable day — Amrita Siddhi Yoga, Anandadi: Manasa; auspicious time — after 15:17 |
|---|---|
| Month | Pausha (amanta) · Magha (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Yuva (No. 9) · Shaka 1977 · Vikram 2112 more |
| Period | Kharmas |
| Festivals | Kalashtami |
At sunrise 08:55
| Tithi | 7Krishna-saptami (Bhadra, Indra) · until 15:17 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Hasta, pada 2 (light, Savitar (Animating, Awakening), Moon) · until 23:47 more |
| Yoga | Atiganda (“great danger”, inauspicious) · until 02:56 (10.01) more |
| Karana | Bava (movable) · until 15:17 more |
| Vara | Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Dhanu (Sagittarius), Moon: Kanya (Virgo) |
Changes during the day
| from 15:17 | tithi Krishna-ashtami |
|---|---|
| from 15:17 | karana Balava |
| from 23:47 | nakshatra Chitra |
| from 02:14 (10.01) | karana Kaulava |
| from 02:56 (10.01) | yoga Sukarma |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 08:10 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 08:55 |
| Noon | 12:36 |
| Sunset | 16:18 |
| End of twilight | 17:03 |
| Moonrise | none |
| Moonset | 12:03 |
| Day length | 7 h 22 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 4, average — 9, bad — 0
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 15:17 |
|---|
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, Hasta (08:55–16:18) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Festivals and periods
Kalashtami · Kalabhairava
The eighth day of the waning Moon is dedicated to Kalabhairava, the fierce form of Shiva. The day is chosen so that Ashtami prevails at the beginning of the night (Pradosha). Devotees fast, worship Bhairava in the evening and at night, and feed dogs — the dog is his mount.
Rule: pradosha vyapini: 3 muhurtas after sunset, 16:18–19:37
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
- Kharmas
Muhurta
Amrita Siddhi Yoga 08:55–23:47 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 08:55–23:47
Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 08:55–15:17 Samvartaka Yoga 08:55–15:17
Anandadi: Manasa 08:55–23:47 Anandadi: Padma 23:47–08:54 (10.01)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 06:42–07:48 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:21–12:51 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 13:50–14:20 |
| Godhuli | 16:18–16:51 |
| Pradosha | 16:18–19:37 |
| Nishitha | 00:03–01:09 (10.01) |
| Amrita Kalam | 18:08–19:38 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 15:22–16:18 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 12:36–13:32 |
| Gulika Kalam | 14:27–15:22 |
| Dur Muhurta | 15:19–15:48 |
| Varjyam | 09:06–10:36, 07:18–08:48 (10.01) |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 08:55–15:17
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | average 08:55–15:17 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average 08:55–15:17 |
| Bathing, washing hair | average throughout the daytime |
Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Hasta; tithi Krishna-saptami until 15:17, Krishna-ashtami from 15:17; lagna Dhanu 08:55, Makara 09:20, Kumbha 10:24, Mina 11:08, Mesha 11:49, Vrishabha 12:43, Mithuna 14:14
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Hasta — imparting radiance (to the person); Sunday — physical well-being.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Krishna-ashtami 15:17–16:18: 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
Favourable day · score S = +3
Auspicious factors outweigh inauspicious ones: ordinary matters can be started.
Auspicious time begins after 15:17
+4 Amrita Siddhi Yoga 08:55–23:47+1 Anandadi: Manasa 08:55–23:47+1 Auspicious nakshatra 08:55–23:470 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 08:55–15:17 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Kharmas0 Ashtami 15:17–08:54 (10.01)−3 Samvartaka Yoga 08:55–15:17
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Ordinary day — pros: Auspicious nakshatra, Yoga Sukarma; cons: Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra), Anandadi: Mudgara |
|---|---|
| Month | Pausha (amanta) · Magha (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Yuva (No. 9) · Shaka 1977 · Vikram 2112 more |
| Period | Kharmas |
At sunrise 08:54
| Tithi | 8Krishna-ashtami (Jaya, Vasus) · until 13:09 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Chitra, pada 2 (soft, Tvashtri (Heavenly Architect) or Vishwakarma (Vastu God), Mars) · until 22:19 more |
| Yoga | Sukarma (“good deed”, auspicious) · until 23:57 more |
| Karana | Kaulava (movable) · until 13:09 more |
| Vara | Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Dhanu (Sagittarius), Moon: Kanya (Virgo) |
Changes during the day
| from 13:09 | tithi Krishna-navami |
|---|---|
| from 13:09 | karana Taitila |
| from 22:19 | nakshatra Swati |
| from 23:57 | yoga Dhriti |
| from 00:05 (11.01) | karana Gara |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 08:09 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 08:54 |
| Noon | 12:36 |
| Sunset | 16:19 |
| End of twilight | 17:04 |
| Moonrise | 00:44 |
| Moonset | 12:22 |
| Day length | 7 h 25 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 | from 13:09 |
|---|
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 (08:54–16:19) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Festivals and periods
- Kharmas
Muhurta
Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 08:54–22:19
Anandadi: Chhatra 22:19–08:53 (11.01) Anandadi: Mudgara 08:54–22:19
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 06:41–07:48 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:22–12:51 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 13:51–14:21 |
| Godhuli | 16:19–16:52 |
| Pradosha | 16:19–19:38 |
| Nishitha | 00:03–01:09 (11.01) |
| Amrita Kalam | 16:19–17:49 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 09:50–10:45 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 11:41–12:37 |
| Gulika Kalam | 13:32–14:28 |
| Dur Muhurta | 12:51–13:21, 14:21–14:50 |
| Varjyam | 03:35–05:05 (11.01) |
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 09:16–10:20, 11:04–11:45, 12:39–13:09 |
Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Chitra; tithi Krishna-ashtami until 13:09, Krishna-navami from 13:09; lagna Dhanu 08:54, Makara 09:16, Kumbha 10:20, Mina 11:04, Mesha 11:45, Vrishabha 12:39, Mithuna 14:10
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Chitra — improvement of well-being; Monday — clear, bright complexion.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Krishna-ashtami 08:54–13:09: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
- Krishna-navami 13:09–16:19: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Cautions:
- Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
- Monday: according to the Kalaprakashika, it is good for a haircut only during the waxing Moon.
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Ordinary day · score S = −2
Auspicious and inauspicious factors are balanced: a day for routine matters; important matters are best timed for favourable days.
+1 Auspicious nakshatra 08:54–22:19+1 Yoga Sukarma 08:54–23:57+1 Auspicious weekday0 Kharmas−1 Ashtami 08:54–13:09−1 Anandadi: Mudgara 08:54–22:19−3 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 08:54–22:19
| Summary | Avoid starting important matters — Kshaya tithi, Krakacha Yoga |
|---|---|
| Month | Pausha (amanta) · Magha (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Yuva (No. 9) · Shaka 1977 · Vikram 2112 more |
| Period | Kharmas |
At sunrise 08:53
| Tithi | 9Krishna-navami (Rikta, Serpent (Naga)) · until 11:00 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Swati, pada 2 (movable, Waiu (Wind), Rahu) · until 20:51 more |
| Yoga | Dhriti (“steadfastness, firmness”, auspicious) · until 20:59 more |
| Karana | Gara (movable) · until 11:00 more |
| Vara | Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Dhanu (Sagittarius), Moon: Tula (Libra) |
Changes during the day
| from 11:00 | tithi Krishna-dashami (kshaya: not present at any sunrise) |
|---|---|
| from 11:00 | karana Vanija |
| from 20:51 | nakshatra Vishakha |
| from 20:59 | yoga Shula |
| from 21:56 | karana Vishti |
| from 08:52 (12.01) | tithi Krishna-ekadashi |
| from 08:52 (12.01) | karana Bava |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 08:08 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 08:53 |
| Noon | 12:37 |
| Sunset | 16:21 |
| End of twilight | 17:06 |
| Moonrise | 02:08 |
| Moonset | 12:43 |
| Day length | 7 h 27 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 1, average — 2, bad — 10
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 11:00 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Swati (08:53–16:21) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Festivals and periods
- Kharmas
Muhurta
Krakacha Yoga 11:00–08:52 (12.01) Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:52–08:52 (12.01)
Anandadi: Dhwaja 08:53–20:51 Anandadi: Shrivatsa 20:51–08:52 (12.01)
- Bhadra in the netherworld: 21:56–08:52 (12.01); Bhadra Puchha 23:34–00:40 (12.01); Bhadra Mukha 00:40–02:29 (12.01)
- Gandanta (tithi): 08:30–09:14 (12.01)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 06:41–07:47 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:22–12:52 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 13:52–14:21 |
| Godhuli | 16:21–16:54 |
| Pradosha | 16:21–19:39 |
| Nishitha | 00:04–01:10 (12.01) |
| Amrita Kalam | 12:36–14:06 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 14:29–15:25 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 10:45–11:41 |
| Gulika Kalam | 12:37–13:33 |
| Dur Muhurta | 10:23–10:53, 22:57–00:04 (12.01) |
| Varjyam | 02:08–03:38 (12.01) |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 11:00–11:41, 12:35–16:21
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 11:00–11:41, 12:35–16:21 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average 11:00–11:41, 12:35–16:21 |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 09:12–10:16, 11:00–16:21 |
Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Swati; tithi Krishna-navami until 11:00, Krishna-dashami from 11:00; lagna Dhanu 08:53, Makara 09:12, Kumbha 10:16, Mina 11:00, Mesha 11:41, Vrishabha 12:35, Mithuna 14:06
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Swati — relief from all suffering; Tuesday — harm to longevity.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Krishna-navami 08:53–11:00: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Cautions:
- Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Avoid starting important matters · score S = −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: Kshaya tithi
+1 Anandadi: Dhwaja 08:53–20:51+1 Auspicious nakshatra 08:53–20:51+1 Yoga Dhriti 08:53–20:590 Kharmas−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−2 Kshaya tithi−2 Rikta tithi 08:53–11:00−3 Krakacha Yoga 11:00–08:52 (12.01)
| Summary | Ordinary day — pros: Anandadi: Prajapati, Auspicious weekday; cons: Gandanta |
|---|---|
| Month | Pausha (amanta) · Magha (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Yuva (No. 9) · Shaka 1977 · Vikram 2112 more |
| Period | Kharmas |
| Festivals | Shattila Ekadashi |
At sunrise 08:52
| Tithi | 11Krishna-ekadashi (Nanda, Rudra) · until 06:50 (13.01) more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Vishakha, pada 3 (mixed, Indra and Agni, Jupiter) · until 19:26 more |
| Yoga | Shula (“spear, sharp pain”, inauspicious) · until 18:03 more |
| Karana | Bava (movable) · until 19:50 more |
| Vara | Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Dhanu (Sagittarius), Moon: Tula (Libra) |
Changes during the day
| from 18:03 | yoga Ganda |
|---|---|
| from 19:26 | nakshatra Anuradha |
| from 19:50 | karana Balava |
| from 06:50 (13.01) | tithi Krishna-dvadashi |
| from 06:50 (13.01) | karana Kaulava |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 08:08 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 08:52 |
| Noon | 12:37 |
| Sunset | 16:23 |
| End of twilight | 17:07 |
| Moonrise | 03:32 |
| Moonset | 13:07 |
| Day length | 7 h 30 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 5, average — 8, bad — 0
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Vishakha (08:52–16:23) is good for sowing, for root crops.
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 08:52–06:50 (13.01)
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Parana (breaking the fast): 13:23–14:54 (13.01)
Vaishnava date: 13.01
- Kharmas
Muhurta
Amrita Siddhi Yoga 19:26–08:51 (13.01) Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 19:26–08:51 (13.01) Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:50–08:51 (13.01)
Anandadi: Prajapati 08:52–19:26 Anandadi: Saumya 19:26–08:51 (13.01)
- Gandanta (tithi): 08:30–09:14
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 06:40–07:46 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 13:52–14:23 |
| Godhuli | 16:23–16:56 |
| Pradosha | 16:23–19:40 |
| Nishitha | 00:04–01:10 (13.01) |
| Amrita Kalam | 11:10–12:40, 08:19–09:49 (13.01) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 12:37–13:34 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 09:49–10:45 |
| Gulika Kalam | 11:41–12:37 |
| Dur Muhurta | 12:22–12:52 |
| Varjyam | 23:14–00:44 (13.01) |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 09:08–10:12, 10:56–11:37, 12:31–16:23
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | average 09:08–10:12, 10:56–11:37, 12:31–16:23 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average 09:08–10:12, 10:56–11:37, 12:31–16:23 |
| Bathing, washing hair | average throughout the daytime |
Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Vishakha; tithi Krishna-ekadashi; lagna Dhanu 08:52, Makara 09:08, Kumbha 10:12, Mina 10:56, Mesha 11:37, Vrishabha 12:31, Mithuna 14:02
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Vishakha — loss of money; Wednesday — favour of the authorities.
Cautions:
- Ekadashi: by custom, those who fast on this day do not cut their hair or shave.
- Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Ordinary day · score S = +1
Auspicious and inauspicious factors are balanced: a day for routine matters; important matters are best timed for favourable days.
+1 Anandadi: Prajapati 08:52–19:26+1 Auspicious weekday0 Kharmas−1 Gandanta 08:52–09:14
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Best day — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Anandadi: Ananda |
|---|---|
| Month | Pausha (amanta) · Magha (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Yuva (No. 9) · Shaka 1977 · Vikram 2112 more |
| Period | Kharmas |
| Festivals | Shattila Ekadashi — Vaishnava fast |
At sunrise 08:51
| Tithi | 12Krishna-dvadashi (Bhadra, Sun (Ravi)) · until 04:57 (14.01) more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Anuradha, pada 3 (soft, Mitra (Friend), Saturn) · until 18:09 more |
| Yoga | Ganda (“danger, knot”, inauspicious) · until 15:13 more |
| Karana | Kaulava (movable) · until 17:52 more |
| Vara | Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Dhanu (Sagittarius), Moon: Vrischika (Scorpio) |
Changes during the day
| from 15:13 | yoga Vriddhi |
|---|---|
| from 17:52 | karana Taitila |
| from 18:09 | nakshatra Jyestha |
| from 04:57 (14.01) | tithi Krishna-trayodashi |
| from 04:57 (14.01) | karana Gara |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 08:07 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 08:51 |
| Noon | 12:38 |
| Sunset | 16:24 |
| End of twilight | 17:09 |
| Moonrise | 04:54 |
| Moonset | 13:37 |
| Day length | 7 h 32 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 10, average — 0, bad — 3
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Anuradha (08:51–16:24) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Festivals and periods
Shattila Ekadashi — Vaishnava fast · Vishnu
Vaishnavas (ISKCON) keep this Ekadashi on a different day from Smartas.
Smarta date: 12.01
Ekadashi began only within Arunodaya (later than 4 ghatis before sunrise), so Arunodaya is “touched” by Dashami — Vaishnavas move the fast to the next day.
- Kharmas
Muhurta
Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 08:51–18:09
Anandadi: Ananda 08:51–18:09 Anandadi: Kaladanda 18:09–08:50 (14.01)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 06:40–07:45 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:23–12:53 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 13:53–14:24 |
| Godhuli | 16:24–16:57 |
| Pradosha | 16:24–19:42 |
| Nishitha | 00:04–01:10 (14.01) |
| Amrita Kalam | 08:19–09:49, 08:40–10:11 (14.01) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 13:34–14:31 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 08:51–09:48 |
| Gulika Kalam | 10:45–11:41 |
| Dur Muhurta | 11:22–11:53, 14:24–14:54 |
| Varjyam | 23:30–01:01 (14.01) |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 09:04–10:08, 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 09:04–10:08, 10:52–11:33, 12:27–16:24 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average 09:04–10:08, 10:52–11:33, 12:27–16:24 |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 09:04–10:08, 10:52–11:33, 12:27–16:24 |
Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Anuradha; tithi Krishna-dvadashi; lagna Dhanu 08:51, Makara 09:04, Kumbha 10:08, Mina 10:52, Mesha 11:33, Vrishabha 12:27, Mithuna 13:58
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Anuradha — loss of money. In general Anuradha is favourable, but not for the very first shaving, cutting or trimming of hair (“vapanam”); Thursday — success.
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
Best day · score S = +6
The total of auspicious factors is high and there are no prohibitions: suitable for important undertakings.
+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 08:51–18:09+1 Anandadi: Ananda 08:51–18:09+1 Auspicious nakshatra 08:51–18:09+1 Auspicious weekday0 Yoga Vriddhi 15:13–08:50 (14.01)0 Kharmas
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Ordinary day — pros: Anandadi: Chara, Yoga Vriddhi; cons: Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra), Fierce or sharp nakshatra |
|---|---|
| Month | Pausha (amanta) · Magha (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Yuva (No. 9) · Shaka 1977 · Vikram 2112 more |
| Period | Kharmas |
| Festivals | Lohri · Pradosha Vrat |
At sunrise 08:50
| Tithi | 13Krishna-trayodashi (Jaya, God of Love) · until 03:19 (15.01) more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Jyestha, pada 3 (sharp, Indra (Leader of the Gods), Mercury) · until 17:04 more Gandamula |
| Yoga | Vriddhi (“growth, increase”, auspicious) · until 12:32 more |
| Karana | Gara (movable) · until 16:06 more |
| Vara | Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Dhanu (Sagittarius), Moon: Vrischika (Scorpio) |
Changes during the day
| from 12:32 | yoga Dhruva |
|---|---|
| from 16:06 | karana Vanija |
| from 17:04 | nakshatra Mula |
| from 03:19 (15.01) | tithi Krishna-chaturdashi |
| from 03:19 (15.01) | karana Vishti |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 08:06 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 08:50 |
| Noon | 12:38 |
| Sunset | 16:26 |
| End of twilight | 17:10 |
| Moonrise | 06:12 |
| Moonset | 14:14 |
| Day length | 7 h 35 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 3, average — 8, bad — 2
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise |
|---|
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 (08:50–16:26) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Festivals and periods
Lohri · Agni
The winter festival of Punjab on the eve of Makara Sankranti: in the evening a bonfire is lit, sesame, puffed rice and sweets are thrown into the fire, and people sing and dance the bhangra.
Rule: relative to a neighbouring festival
Pradosha Vrat · Shiva
A fast dedicated to Shiva on the thirteenth lunar day (Trayodashi) of both halves of the month. The decisive time is the evening twilight (Pradosha), when, according to legend, Shiva dances on Mount Kailash: in the evening Shiva Puja and abhisheka of the lingam are performed.
Rule: pradosha vyapini: 3 muhurtas after sunset, 16:26–19:43
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
- Kharmas
Muhurta
Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 08:50–17:04
Anandadi: Chara 08:50–17:04 Anandadi: Sthira 17:04–08:49 (15.01)
- Bhadra in the netherworld: 03:19–14:38 (15.01); Bhadra Mukha 03:19–05:13 (15.01); Bhadra Puchha 13:33–14:41 (15.01)
- Gandanta (nakshatra): 11:19–22:50
- Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Jyestha
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 06:39–07:45 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:23–12:53 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 13:54–14:25 |
| Godhuli | 16:26–16:59 |
| Pradosha | 16:26–19:43 |
| Nishitha | 00:05–01:10 (15.01) |
| Amrita Kalam | 08:40–10:11 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 11:41–12:38 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 14:32–15:29 |
| Gulika Kalam | 09:47–10:44 |
| Dur Muhurta | 10:22–10:52, 12:53–13:24 |
| Varjyam | none on this day |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 09:00–10:04, 10:48–11:29, 12:23–16:26
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 09:00–10:04, 10:48–11:29, 12:23–16:26 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average 09:00–10:04, 10:48–11:29, 12:23–16:26 |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 09:00–10:04, 10:48–11:29, 12:23–16:26 |
Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Jyestha; tithi Krishna-trayodashi; lagna Dhanu 08:50, Makara 09:00, Kumbha 10:04, Mina 10:48, Mesha 11:29, Vrishabha 12:23, Mithuna 13:54, Karka 16:22
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Jyestha — loss (reduction) of landed property (real estate); Friday — universal respect.
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).
- Friday: B. V. Raman advises against cutting nails (the rating above is the site’s summary, which uses the same weekdays for nails as for haircuts, so Friday counts as auspicious).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Ordinary day · score S = −1
Auspicious and inauspicious factors are balanced: a day for routine matters; important matters are best timed for favourable days.
+1 Anandadi: Chara 08:50–17:04+1 Yoga Vriddhi 08:50–12:32+1 Auspicious weekday0 Kharmas−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 08:50–17:04−3 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 08:50–17:04
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Avoid starting important matters — Krishna Chaturdashi, Sankranti day |
|---|---|
| Month | Pausha (amanta) · Magha (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Yuva (No. 9) · Shaka 1977 · Vikram 2112 more |
| Festivals | Makara Sankranti (Uttarayana) · Thai Pongal · Masik Shivaratri |
At sunrise 08:49
| Tithi | 14Krishna-chaturdashi (Rikta, Kali) · until 02:02 (16.01) more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Mula, pada 3 (sharp, Nirriti (Goddess of Destruction or Alakshmi), Ketu) · until 16:16 more Gandamula |
| Yoga | Dhruva (“fixed, constant (the Pole Star)”, auspicious) · until 10:04 more |
| Karana | Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 14:38 more |
| Vara | Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Makara (Capricorn), Moon: Dhanu (Sagittarius) |
Changes during the day
| from 10:04 | yoga Vyaghata |
|---|---|
| from 14:38 | karana Shakuni |
| from 16:16 | nakshatra Purva-Ashadha |
| from 02:02 (16.01) | tithi Amavasya |
| from 02:02 (16.01) | karana Chatushpada |
| from 07:54 (16.01) | yoga Harshana |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 08:05 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 08:49 |
| Noon | 12:38 |
| Sunset | 16:28 |
| End of twilight | 17:12 |
| Moonrise | 07:22 |
| Moonset | 15:02 |
| Day length | 7 h 38 min |
Sky
| Makara Sankranti | 05:12 — the Sun enters Makara (Capricorn) |
|---|
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 2, average — 3, bad — 8
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 16:16 |
|---|
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, Mula (08:49–16:16) is good for sowing, for root crops.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Ashadha (16:16–16:28) is good for root crops.
- Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 08:49–14:38: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
- Shakuni 14:38–16:28: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it (it is suitable for sowing).
- Krishna-chaturdashi 08:49–16:28: according to the Kalaprakashika, ploughing on Chaturdashi puts the owner’s life in danger.
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, 08:49–16:28
on the day the Sun enters the sign
Thai Pongal · Surya
The Tamil harvest festival on the first day of the month of Thai: rice is cooked with milk and jaggery until it “boils over”, and thanks are offered to Surya. The day before is Bhogi; the day after is Mattu Pongal, the worship of cattle.
Rule: relative to a neighbouring festival
Masik Shivaratri · Shiva
The monthly “night of Shiva” — the fourteenth day of the waning Moon. Devotees fast, keep vigil through the night and perform abhisheka of the lingam at midnight (Nishitha).
Rule: nishitha vyapini: midnight, 00:05–01:11 (16.01)
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Muhurta
Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:49–02:02 (16.01)
Anandadi: Matanga 16:16–08:48 (16.01) Anandadi: Gada 08:49–16:16
- Bhadra in the netherworld: 03:19–14:38; Bhadra Mukha 03:19–05:13; Bhadra Puchha 13:33–14:41
- Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Mula
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 06:38–07:44 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:23–12:54 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 13:55–14:26 |
| Godhuli | 16:28–17:01 |
| Pradosha | 16:28–19:44 |
| Nishitha | 00:05–01:11 (16.01) |
| Amrita Kalam | 10:05–11:38 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 10:44–11:41 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 13:36–14:33 |
| Gulika Kalam | 08:49–09:47 |
| Dur Muhurta | 08:49–09:20, 09:20–09:50 |
| Varjyam | 14:43–16:16, 01:42–03:16 (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 | bad throughout the daytime |
Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Mula until 16:16, Purva-Ashadha from 16:16; tithi Krishna-chaturdashi; lagna Dhanu 08:49, Makara 08:56, Kumbha 10:00, Mina 10:44, Mesha 11:25, Vrishabha 12:19, Mithuna 13:50, Karka 16:18
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Mula (until 16:16) — ruin of the family; Purva-Ashadha (from 16:16) — ruin of the family; Saturday — decline of physical strength.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Krishna-chaturdashi 08:49–16:28: a Rikta and Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
- Sankranti at 05:12 — 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 = −6
There is a mild prohibition (Amavasya, Krishna Chaturdashi, Bhadra on earth, Vyatipata, Vaidhriti, kshaya tithi, Sankranti, Ashubha Yoga) or the total score is -3 or lower: the day is unfavourable for important new matters, but suitable for fasting, prayer and everyday work.
Avoid starting important matters: Krishna Chaturdashi, Sankranti day
+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:49–02:02 (16.01)+1 Yoga Dhruva 08:49–10:040 Anandadi: Matanga 16:16–08:48 (16.01)0 Yoga Vyaghata 10:04–13:21−1 Anandadi: Gada 08:49–16:16−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Sankranti day−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 08:49–16:16−2 Vishti (Bhadra) 08:49–14:38−3 Krishna Chaturdashi 08:49–02:02 (16.01)
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Avoid starting important matters — Amavasya, Fierce or sharp nakshatra |
|---|---|
| Month | Pausha (amanta) · Magha (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Yuva (No. 9) · Shaka 1977 · Vikram 2112 more |
| Festivals | Mauni Amavasya (Pausha) |
At sunrise 08:48
| Tithi | 30Amavasya (Purna, Pitris (ancestors)) · until 01:11 (17.01) more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Purva-Ashadha, pada 3 (fierce, Varuna, Venus) · until 15:51 more |
| Yoga | Harshana (“delighting”, auspicious) · until 06:05 (17.01) more |
| Karana | Chatushpada (fixed, inauspicious) · until 13:33 more |
| Vara | Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Makara (Capricorn), Moon: Dhanu (Sagittarius) |
Changes during the day
| from 13:33 | karana Naga |
|---|---|
| from 15:51 | nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha |
| from 01:11 (17.01) | tithi Shukla-pratipat |
| from 01:11 (17.01) | karana Kimstughna |
| from 06:05 (17.01) | yoga Vajra |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 08:04 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 08:48 |
| Noon | 12:39 |
| Sunset | 16:30 |
| End of twilight | 17:14 |
| Moonrise | 08:20 |
| Moonset | 16:01 |
| Day length | 7 h 41 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 15:51 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Ashadha (08:48–15:51) is good for root crops.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Ashadha (15:51–16:30) is good for sowing.
- Chatushpada 08:48–13:33: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
- Naga 13:33–16:30: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Festivals and periods
Mauni Amavasya (Pausha) · Pitris (ancestors)
A day of the vow of silence and of holy bathing in the Ganga and at the Triveni Sangam; in Kumbh Mela years it is the main bathing day.
Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 02:02–01:11 (17.01)
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Muhurta
Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 15:51–08:47 (17.01)
Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 01:11–08:47 (17.01) Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 01:11–08:47 (17.01)
Anandadi: Shubha 08:48–15:51 Anandadi: Amrita 15:51–08:47 (17.01)
- Gandanta (tithi): 00:47–01:34 (17.01)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 06:37–07:43 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:24–12:54 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 13:56–14:27 |
| Godhuli | 16:30–17:02 |
| Pradosha | 16:30–19:45 |
| Nishitha | 00:06–01:11 (17.01) |
| Amrita Kalam | 11:08–12:43 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 15:32–16:30 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 12:39–13:37 |
| Gulika Kalam | 14:34–15:32 |
| Dur Muhurta | 15:28–15:59 |
| Varjyam | 23:52–01:28 (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 08:53–09:56, 10:40–11:21, 12:15–16:30 |
Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Purva-Ashadha until 15:51, Uttara-Ashadha from 15:51; tithi Amavasya; lagna Dhanu 08:48, Makara 08:53, Kumbha 09:56, Mina 10:40, Mesha 11:21, Vrishabha 12:15, Mithuna 13:46, Karka 16:14
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Purva-Ashadha (until 15:51) — ruin of the family; Uttara-Ashadha (from 15:51) — improved health; Sunday — physical well-being.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Amavasya 08:48–16:30: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Cautions:
- Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Avoid starting important matters · score S = −3
There is a mild prohibition (Amavasya, Krishna Chaturdashi, Bhadra on earth, Vyatipata, Vaidhriti, kshaya tithi, Sankranti, Ashubha Yoga) or the total score is -3 or lower: the day is unfavourable for important new matters, but suitable for fasting, prayer and everyday work.
Avoid starting important matters: Amavasya
+1 Anandadi: Shubha 08:48–15:51+1 Yoga Harshana 08:48–06:05 (17.01)0 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 15:51–08:47 (17.01)0 Auspicious nakshatra 15:51–08:47 (17.01)−1 Eclipse nearby−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 08:48–15:51−3 Amavasya 08:48–01:11 (17.01)
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Avoid starting important matters — Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra), Anandadi: Kana |
|---|---|
| Month | Magha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Yuva (No. 9) · Shaka 1977 · Vikram 2112 more |
| Period | Magha Gupta Navaratri, day 1 |
| Festivals | Magha Gupta Navaratri · Solar eclipse, annular (not visible here) |
At sunrise 08:47
| Tithi | 1Shukla-pratipat (Nanda, Brahma) · until 00:50 (18.01) more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Uttara-Ashadha, pada 3 (fixed, Vishva-Deva (All Gods), Sun) · until 15:54 more |
| Yoga | Vajra (“diamond, thunderbolt”, inauspicious) · until 04:41 (18.01) more |
| Karana | Kimstughna (fixed) · until 12:56 more |
| Vara | Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Makara (Capricorn), Moon: Makara (Capricorn) |
Changes during the day
| from 12:56 | karana Bava |
|---|---|
| from 15:54 | nakshatra Shravana |
| from 00:50 (18.01) | tithi Shukla-dvitya |
| from 00:50 (18.01) | karana Balava |
| from 04:41 (18.01) | yoga Siddhi |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 08:03 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 08:47 |
| Noon | 12:39 |
| Sunset | 16:32 |
| End of twilight | 17:15 |
| Moonrise | 09:06 |
| Moonset | 17:08 |
| Day length | 7 h 44 min |
Sky
| New moon (Amavasya) | 01:11 |
|---|---|
| Solar eclipse, annular | greatest eclipse 01:15, magnitude 0.976 |
| Visibility | not visible here (below the horizon) |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 9, average — 4, bad — 0
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 15:54 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Ashadha (08:47–15:54) is good for sowing.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Shravana (15:54–16:32) is good for sowing.
- Kimstughna 08:47–12:56: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Festivals and periods
Magha Gupta Navaratri · Durga
The “secret” Navaratri of the month of Magha: nine days of sadhana of the Goddess; its fifth day is Vasant Panchami.
Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 01:11–00:50 (18.01)
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Ghatasthapana: 08:47–11:22
Abhijit Muhurta (fallback time): 12:24–12:55
- Magha Gupta Navaratri, day 1
Muhurta
Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 15:54–08:46 (18.01)
Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 08:47–15:54 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 00:50–08:46 (18.01)
Anandadi: Siddhi 17:32–08:46 (18.01) Anandadi: Mrityu 08:47–09:51 Anandadi: Kana 09:51–17:32
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 06:37–07:42 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:24–12:55 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 13:57–14:28 |
| Godhuli | 16:32–17:04 |
| Pradosha | 16:32–19:46 |
| Nishitha | 00:06–01:11 (18.01) |
| Amrita Kalam | 09:30–11:06, 05:50–07:29 (18.01) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 09:45–10:43 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 11:41–12:39 |
| Gulika Kalam | 13:37–14:35 |
| Dur Muhurta | 12:55–13:26, 14:28–14:59 |
| Varjyam | 20:00–21:39 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average throughout the daytime
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | average throughout the daytime |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average throughout the daytime |
| Bathing, washing hair | average throughout the daytime |
Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha until 15:54, Shravana from 15:54; tithi Shukla-pratipat; lagna Dhanu 08:47, Makara 08:49, Kumbha 09:52, Mina 10:36, Mesha 11:17, Vrishabha 12:11, Mithuna 13:42, Karka 16:10
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Uttara-Ashadha (until 15:54) — improved health; Shravana (from 15:54) — bodily development (physical growth); Monday — clear, bright complexion.
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Avoid starting important matters · score S = −4
There is a mild prohibition (Amavasya, Krishna Chaturdashi, Bhadra on earth, Vyatipata, Vaidhriti, kshaya tithi, Sankranti, Ashubha Yoga) or the total score is -3 or lower: the day is unfavourable for important new matters, but suitable for fasting, prayer and everyday work.
Avoid starting important matters: Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra)
+1 Auspicious nakshatra 08:47–15:54+1 Auspicious weekday0 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 15:54–08:46 (18.01)−1 Eclipse (not visible here)−2 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 08:47–15:54−3 Anandadi: Kana 09:51–17:32
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Ordinary day — pros: Yoga Siddhi, Auspicious nakshatra; cons: Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn), Eclipse nearby |
|---|---|
| Month | Magha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Yuva (No. 9) · Shaka 1977 · Vikram 2112 more |
| Period | Magha Gupta Navaratri, day 2 |
| Festivals | Chandra Darshan |
At sunrise 08:46
| Tithi | 2Shukla-dvitya (Bhadra, Vidhatr) · until 01:03 (19.01) more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Shravana, pada 3 (movable, Shri Vishnu, Moon) · until 16:30 more |
| Yoga | Siddhi (“success, accomplishment”, auspicious) · until 03:44 (19.01) more |
| Karana | Balava (movable) · until 12:52 more |
| Vara | Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Makara (Capricorn), Moon: Makara (Capricorn) |
Changes during the day
| from 12:52 | karana Kaulava |
|---|---|
| from 16:30 | nakshatra Dhanishtha |
| from 01:03 (19.01) | tithi Shukla-tritya |
| from 01:03 (19.01) | karana Taitila |
| from 03:44 (19.01) | yoga Vyatipata |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 08:02 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 08:46 |
| Noon | 12:39 |
| Sunset | 16:33 |
| End of twilight | 17:17 |
| Moonrise | 09:41 |
| Moonset | 18:20 |
| Day length | 7 h 47 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 1, average — 10, bad — 2
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 16:30 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Shravana (08:46–16:30) is good for sowing.
Festivals and periods
Chandra Darshan · Chandra (the Moon)
The first evening after the new moon, when the thin lunar crescent becomes visible. People look at the young Moon, offer it water and pray for well-being; some fast until it appears.
Rule: first visible lunar crescent, 16:33–18:20
Crescent Moon above the horizon after sunset: 16:33–18:20
- Magha Gupta Navaratri, day 2
Muhurta
Dwipushkar Yoga 16:30–01:03 (19.01) Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 01:03–08:45 (19.01)
Anandadi: Lumbaka 08:46–16:30 Anandadi: Utpata 16:30–08:45 (19.01)
- Agni Panchaka: 05:00 (19.01)–03:16 (24.01)
Dwipushkar Yoga: The same combination of weekday (Sun, Tue or Sat) and Bhadra tithi (2, 7 or 12), but with the nakshatra Mrigashirsha, Chitra or Dhanishtha. The result repeats twice: good for acquisitions, bad for losses, loans and funerals.
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 06:36–07:41 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:24–12:55 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 13:58–14:29 |
| Godhuli | 16:33–17:06 |
| Pradosha | 16:33–19:48 |
| Nishitha | 00:07–01:11 (19.01) |
| Amrita Kalam | 06:46–08:26 (19.01) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 14:37–15:35 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 10:43–11:41 |
| Gulika Kalam | 12:40–13:38 |
| Dur Muhurta | 10:19–10:51, 23:02–00:07 (19.01) |
| Varjyam | 20:42–22:22 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average throughout the daytime
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | average throughout the daytime |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails | average throughout the daytime |
| Cutting toenails | average 08:46–09:48, 10:32–11:13, 12:07–16:33 |
| Bathing, washing hair | average throughout the daytime |
Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Shravana until 16:30, Dhanishtha from 16:30; tithi Shukla-dvitya; lagna Makara 08:46, Kumbha 09:48, Mina 10:32, Mesha 11:13, Vrishabha 12:07, Mithuna 13:38, Karka 16:06
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Shravana (until 16:30) — bodily development (physical growth); Dhanishtha (from 16:30) — longevity (increased vitality); Tuesday — harm to longevity.
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Ordinary day · score S = +1
Auspicious and inauspicious factors are balanced: a day for routine matters; important matters are best timed for favourable days.
+2 Yoga Siddhi 08:46–03:44 (19.01)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 08:46–16:30+1 Auspicious tithi 08:46–01:03 (19.01)0 Dwipushkar Yoga 16:30–01:03 (19.01)−1 Anandadi: Lumbaka 08:46–16:30−1 Eclipse nearby−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Unfavourable day — many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower), Vyatipata |
|---|---|
| Month | Magha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Yuva (No. 9) · Shaka 1977 · Vikram 2112 more |
| Period | Magha Gupta Navaratri, day 3 |
At sunrise 08:45
| Tithi | 3Shukla-tritya (Jaya, Vishnu) · until 01:53 (20.01) more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Dhanishtha, pada 3 (movable, Vasu (kind) - 8 phenomena of nature, assistants of Indra, Mars) · until 17:40 more |
| Yoga | Vyatipata (“calamity, downfall”, inauspicious) · until 03:14 (20.01) more |
| Karana | Taitila (movable) · until 13:23 more |
| Vara | Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Makara (Capricorn), Moon: Kumbha (Aquarius) |
Changes during the day
| from 13:23 | karana Gara |
|---|---|
| from 17:40 | nakshatra Shatabhisha |
| from 01:53 (20.01) | tithi Shukla-chaturti |
| from 01:53 (20.01) | karana Vanija |
| from 03:14 (20.01) | yoga Variyana |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 08:01 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 08:45 |
| Noon | 12:40 |
| Sunset | 16:35 |
| End of twilight | 17:19 |
| Moonrise | 10:08 |
| Moonset | 19:33 |
| Day length | 7 h 50 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 7, average — 5, bad — 1
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise |
|---|
Festivals and periods
- Magha Gupta Navaratri, day 3
Muhurta
Ravi Yoga 17:40–08:43 (20.01)
Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 08:45–17:40 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:45–01:53 (20.01) Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:45–01:53 (20.01)
Anandadi: Mitra 08:45–17:40 Anandadi: Manasa 17:40–08:43 (20.01)
- Agni Panchaka: 05:00–03:16 (24.01)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 06:35–07:40 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 13:58–14:30 |
| Godhuli | 16:35–17:08 |
| Pradosha | 16:35–19:49 |
| Nishitha | 00:07–01:12 (20.01) |
| Amrita Kalam | none on this day |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 12:40–13:39 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 09:43–10:42 |
| Gulika Kalam | 11:41–12:40 |
| Dur Muhurta | 12:24–12:56 |
| Varjyam | 01:23–03:06 (20.01) |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | no suitable window — see the prohibitions below |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | no suitable window — see the prohibitions below |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 08:45–09:45, 10:28–11:09, 12:03–16:35 |
Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Dhanishtha; tithi Shukla-tritya; lagna Makara 08:45, Kumbha 09:45, Mina 10:28, Mesha 11:09, Vrishabha 12:03, Mithuna 13:34, Karka 16:02
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Dhanishtha — longevity (increased vitality); Wednesday — favour of the authorities.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Vyatipata 08:45–16:35: auspicious undertakings, including haircuts, are avoided during this yoga (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Unfavourable day · score S = −7
A strict prohibition (a visible eclipse; Visha Yoga of the weekday, tithi and nakshatra; Amrita Siddhi turned to poison; Yamaghanta; the Anandadi yoga Mrityu) or a total score of -7 or lower: any new undertakings are best postponed.
Strict prohibition: many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower)
Avoid starting important matters: Vyatipata
+1 Anandadi: Mitra 08:45–17:40+1 Auspicious nakshatra 08:45–17:40+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 08:45–01:53 (20.01)−1 Panchaka all day−2 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:45–01:53 (20.01)−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:45–01:53 (20.01)−3 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 08:45–17:40−3 Vyatipata 08:45–03:14 (20.01)
| Summary | Ordinary day — pros: Ravi Yoga, Auspicious nakshatra; cons: Rikta tithi, Panchaka |
|---|---|
| Month | Magha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Yuva (No. 9) · Shaka 1977 · Vikram 2112 more |
| Period | Magha Gupta Navaratri, day 4 |
| Festivals | Vinayaka Chaturthi |
At sunrise 08:43
| Tithi | 4Shukla-chaturti (Rikta, Yama) · until 03:18 (21.01) more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Shatabhisha, pada 3 (movable, Varuna, Rahu) · until 19:25 more |
| Yoga | Variyana (“excellent, best”, auspicious) · until 03:11 (21.01) more |
| Karana | Vanija (movable) · until 14:31 more |
| Vara | Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Makara (Capricorn), Moon: Kumbha (Aquarius) |
Changes during the day
| from 14:31 | karana Vishti |
|---|---|
| from 19:25 | nakshatra Purva-Bhadra |
| from 03:11 (21.01) | yoga Parigha |
| from 03:18 (21.01) | tithi Shukla-panchami |
| from 03:18 (21.01) | karana Bava |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 08:00 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 08:43 |
| Noon | 12:40 |
| Sunset | 16:37 |
| End of twilight | 17:21 |
| Moonrise | 10:29 |
| Moonset | 20:46 |
| Day length | 7 h 54 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, Shatabhisha (08:43–16:37) is good for sowing.
- Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 14:31–16:37: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Festivals and periods
Vinayaka Chaturthi · Ganesha
The monthly Chaturthi of Ganesha in the bright half of the month. Puja is performed at noon (Madhyahna); in the evening of this day devotees do not look at the Moon.
Rule: madhyahna vyapini: midday (the 3rd fifth of the daytime), 11:53–13:28
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
- Magha Gupta Navaratri, day 4
Muhurta
Ravi Yoga 08:43–19:25 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:18–08:42 (21.01)
Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:43–03:18 (21.01)
Anandadi: Vajra 08:43–19:25 Anandadi: Mudgara 19:25–08:42 (21.01)
- Bhadra on earth: 14:31–03:18 (21.01); Bhadra Mukha 14:35–16:43; Bhadra Puchha 02:02–03:18 (21.01)
- Agni Panchaka: 05:00 (19.01)–03:16 (24.01)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 06:34–07:39 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:24–12:56 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 13:59–14:31 |
| Godhuli | 16:37–17:10 |
| Pradosha | 16:37–19:50 |
| Nishitha | 00:07–01:12 (21.01) |
| Amrita Kalam | 11:41–13:24 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 13:40–14:39 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 08:43–09:42 |
| Gulika Kalam | 10:42–11:41 |
| Dur Muhurta | 11:21–11:53, 14:31–15:03 |
| Varjyam | 02:25–04:10 (21.01) |
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 Shatabhisha; tithi Shukla-chaturti; lagna Makara 08:43, Kumbha 09:41, Mina 10:24, Mesha 11:05, Vrishabha 11:59, Mithuna 13:30, Karka 15:58
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Shatabhisha — gaining strength; Thursday — success.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Shukla-chaturti 08:43–16:37: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
- Bhadra on earth 14:31–16:37: 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
Ordinary day · score S = 0
Auspicious and inauspicious factors are balanced: a day for routine matters; important matters are best timed for favourable days.
+2 Ravi Yoga 08:43–19:25+1 Auspicious nakshatra 08:43–19:25+1 Yoga Variyana 08:43–03:11 (21.01)+1 Auspicious weekday0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:43–03:18 (21.01) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Bhadra on earth 14:31–03:18 (21.01)−1 Anandadi: Vajra 08:43–19:25−1 Panchaka all day−2 Rikta tithi 08:43–03:18 (21.01)
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Ordinary day — pros: Auspicious weekday, Auspicious tithi; cons: Fierce or sharp nakshatra, Panchaka |
|---|---|
| Month | Magha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Yuva (No. 9) · Shaka 1977 · Vikram 2112 more |
| Period | Magha Gupta Navaratri, day 5 |
| Festivals | Vasant Panchami (Saraswati Puja) |
At sunrise 08:42
| Tithi | 5Shukla-panchami (Purna, Soma) · until 05:15 (22.01) more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Purva-Bhadra, pada 3 (fierce, Aja Ekapad - sunbeam or lightning strike, Jupiter) · until 21:41 more |
| Yoga | Parigha (“bolt, barrier”, inauspicious) · until 03:32 (22.01) more |
| Karana | Bava (movable) · until 16:13 more |
| Vara | Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Makara (Capricorn), Moon: Kumbha (Aquarius) |
Changes during the day
| from 16:13 | karana Balava |
|---|---|
| from 21:41 | nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra |
| from 03:32 (22.01) | yoga Shiva |
| from 05:15 (22.01) | tithi Shukla-shashti |
| from 05:15 (22.01) | karana Kaulava |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 07:59 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 08:42 |
| Noon | 12:40 |
| Sunset | 16:39 |
| End of twilight | 17:22 |
| Moonrise | 10:47 |
| Moonset | 21:56 |
| Day length | 7 h 57 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 0, average — 12, bad — 1
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Bhadra (08:42–16:39) is good for root crops.
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, 08:42–12:41
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
- Magha Gupta Navaratri, day 5
Muhurta
Ravi Yoga 21:41–08:40 (22.01) Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:15–08:40 (22.01)
Anandadi: Dhwaja 21:41–08:40 (22.01) Anandadi: Dhwanksha 08:42–21:41
- Agni Panchaka: 05:00 (19.01)–03:16 (24.01)
- Gandanta (tithi): 04:49–05:41 (22.01)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 06:33–07:37 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:25–12:56 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:00–14:32 |
| Godhuli | 16:39–17:11 |
| Pradosha | 16:39–19:52 |
| Nishitha | 00:08–01:12 (22.01) |
| Amrita Kalam | 12:55–14:40 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 11:41–12:41 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 14:40–15:40 |
| Gulika Kalam | 09:41–10:41 |
| Dur Muhurta | 10:17–10:49, 12:56–13:28 |
| Varjyam | 08:21–10:08 (22.01) |
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 Friday; nakshatra Purva-Bhadra; tithi Shukla-panchami; lagna Makara 08:42, Kumbha 09:37, Mina 10:20, Mesha 11:02, Vrishabha 11:55, Mithuna 13:26, Karka 15:54
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Purva-Bhadra — facing death (dangers); Friday — universal respect.
Cautions:
- Friday: B. V. Raman advises against cutting nails (the rating above is the site’s summary, which uses the same weekdays for nails as for haircuts, so Friday counts as auspicious).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
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 weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 08:42–05:15 (22.01)−1 Anandadi: Dhwanksha 08:42–21:41−1 Yoga Parigha 08:42–15:22−1 Panchaka all day−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 08:42–21:41
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Ordinary day — pros: Ravi Yoga, Auspicious nakshatra; cons: Krakacha Yoga, Panchaka |
|---|---|
| Month | Magha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Yuva (No. 9) · Shaka 1977 · Vikram 2112 more |
| Period | Magha Gupta Navaratri, day 6 |
| Festivals | Skanda Shashti |
At sunrise 08:40
| Tithi | 6Shukla-shashti (Nanda, Kartikeya) · until 07:34 (23.01) more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Uttara-Bhadra, pada 2 (fixed, Ahirbudhyana (Serpent of the Deep - Milky Way under the horizon), Saturn) · until 00:21 (23.01) more |
| Yoga | Shiva (“auspicious, benevolent”, auspicious) · until 04:10 (23.01) more |
| Karana | Kaulava (movable) · until 18:22 more |
| Vara | Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Makara (Capricorn), Moon: Mina (Pisces) |
Changes during the day
| from 18:22 | karana Taitila |
|---|---|
| from 00:21 (23.01) | nakshatra Revati |
| from 04:10 (23.01) | yoga Siddha |
| from 07:34 (23.01) | tithi Shukla-saptami |
| from 07:34 (23.01) | karana Gara |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 07:58 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 08:40 |
| Noon | 12:41 |
| Sunset | 16:41 |
| End of twilight | 17:24 |
| Moonrise | 11:04 |
| Moonset | 23:06 |
| Day length | 8 h 00 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 7, average — 6, bad — 0
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Bhadra (08:40–16:41) is good for sowing.
Festivals and periods
Skanda Shashti · Skanda (Murugan, Kartikeya)
The sixth day of the waxing Moon is dedicated to Skanda (Murugan, Kartikeya), the son of Shiva. Devotees fast and worship Murugan; the day is especially revered in South India.
Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 05:15–07:34 (23.01)
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
- Magha Gupta Navaratri, day 6
Muhurta
Ravi Yoga 08:40–00:21 (23.01)
Krakacha Yoga 08:40–07:34 (23.01) Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 00:21–08:39 (23.01) Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:34–08:39 (23.01)
Anandadi: Prajapati 00:21–08:39 (23.01) Anandadi: Dhumra 08:40–00:21 (23.01)
- Agni Panchaka: 05:00 (19.01)–03:16 (24.01)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 06:32–07:36 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:25–12:57 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:01–14:33 |
| Godhuli | 16:41–17:13 |
| Pradosha | 16:41–19:53 |
| Nishitha | 00:08–01:12 (23.01) |
| Amrita Kalam | 19:01–20:48 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 10:41–11:41 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 13:41–14:41 |
| Gulika Kalam | 08:40–09:40 |
| Dur Muhurta | 08:40–09:12, 09:12–09:44 |
| Varjyam | 08:21–10:08 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 08:40–09:33, 10:16–10:58, 11:52–16:41
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | average 08:40–09:33, 10:16–10:58, 11:52–16:41 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average 08:40–09:33, 10:16–10:58, 11:52–16:41 |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 08:40–09:33, 10:16–10:58, 11:52–16:41 |
Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra; tithi Shukla-shashti; lagna Makara 08:40, Kumbha 09:33, Mina 10:16, Mesha 10:58, Vrishabha 11:52, Mithuna 13:23, Karka 15:50
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Uttara-Bhadra — a good life; Saturday — decline of physical strength.
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Ordinary day · score S = −2
Auspicious and inauspicious factors are balanced: a day for routine matters; important matters are best timed for favourable days.
+2 Ravi Yoga 08:40–00:21 (23.01)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 08:40–00:21 (23.01)+1 Yoga Shiva 08:40–04:10 (23.01)−1 Anandadi: Dhumra 08:40–00:21 (23.01)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Panchaka all day−3 Krakacha Yoga 08:40–07:34 (23.01)
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Ordinary day — pros: Yoga Siddha, Anandadi: Vardhamana; cons: Samvartaka Yoga, Tryahasparsha |
|---|---|
| Month | Magha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Yuva (No. 9) · Shaka 1977 · Vikram 2112 more |
| Period | Magha Gupta Navaratri, day 7 |
| Festivals | Ratha Saptami (Surya Jayanti) |
At sunrise 08:39
| Tithi | 7Shukla-saptami (Bhadra, Indra) · until 10:05 (24.01) more the tithi will also last until tomorrow’s sunrise (tryahasparsha) |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Revati, pada 2 (soft, Pushan (Prosperous), Mercury) · until 03:16 (24.01) more Gandamula |
| Yoga | Siddha (“perfected, accomplished”, auspicious) · until 04:58 (24.01) more |
| Karana | Gara (movable) · until 20:49 more |
| Vara | Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Makara (Capricorn), Moon: Mina (Pisces) |
Changes during the day
| from 20:49 | karana Vanija |
|---|---|
| from 03:16 (24.01) | nakshatra Ashwini |
| from 04:58 (24.01) | yoga Sadhya |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 07:56 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 08:39 |
| Noon | 12:41 |
| Sunset | 16:43 |
| End of twilight | 17:26 |
| Moonrise | 11:19 |
| Moonset | none |
| Day length | 8 h 04 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 1, average — 11, bad — 1
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Revati (08:39–16:43) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
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 07:34–10:05 (24.01)
the tithi spans two sunrises — the first day is chosen by rule
- Magha Gupta Navaratri, day 7
Muhurta
Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 03:16–08:37 (24.01)
Samvartaka Yoga all day
Anandadi: Vardhamana 08:39–03:16 (24.01) Anandadi: Ananda 03:16–08:37 (24.01)
- Agni Panchaka: 05:00 (19.01)–03:16 (24.01)
- Gandanta (nakshatra): 20:32–10:00 (24.01)
- Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Revati
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 06:31–07:35 |
|---|---|
| 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 | 00:34–02:22 (24.01) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 15:43–16:43 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 12:41–13:42 |
| Gulika Kalam | 14:42–15:43 |
| Dur Muhurta | 15:39–16:11 |
| Varjyam | 13:49–15:36 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average throughout the daytime
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | average throughout the daytime |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average throughout the daytime |
| Bathing, washing hair | average throughout the daytime |
Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Revati; tithi Shukla-saptami; lagna Makara 08:39, Kumbha 09:29, Mina 10:12, Mesha 10:54, Vrishabha 11:48, Mithuna 13:19, Karka 15:46
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Revati — increase in property; Sunday — physical well-being.
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Ordinary day · score S = −1
Auspicious and inauspicious factors are balanced: a day for routine matters; important matters are best timed for favourable days.
+2 Yoga Siddha 08:39–04:58 (24.01)+1 Anandadi: Vardhamana 08:39–03:16 (24.01)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 08:39–03:16 (24.01)+1 Auspicious tithi all day−1 Panchaka 08:39–03:16 (24.01)−2 Tryahasparsha−3 Samvartaka Yoga all day
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Ordinary day — pros: Auspicious nakshatra, Yoga Sadhya; cons: Vishti (Bhadra), Gandanta |
|---|---|
| Month | Magha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Yuva (No. 9) · Shaka 1977 · Vikram 2112 more |
| Period | Magha Gupta Navaratri, day 8 |
| Festivals | Bhishma Ashtami |
At sunrise 08:37
| Tithi | 7Shukla-saptami (Bhadra, Indra) · until 10:05 more vriddhi: the same tithi also prevailed at yesterday’s sunrise |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Ashwini, pada 1 (light, Ashwini Kumara, Ketu) · until 06:12 (25.01) more Gandamula |
| Yoga | Sadhya (“attainable, amenable”, auspicious) · until 05:47 (25.01) more |
| Karana | Vanija (movable) · until 10:05 more |
| Vara | Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Makara (Capricorn), Moon: Mesha (Aries) |
Changes during the day
| from 10:05 | tithi Shukla-ashtami |
|---|---|
| from 10:05 | karana Vishti |
| from 23:21 | karana Bava |
| from 05:47 (25.01) | yoga Shubha |
| from 06:12 (25.01) | nakshatra Bharani |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 07:55 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 08:37 |
| Noon | 12:41 |
| Sunset | 16:45 |
| End of twilight | 17:28 |
| Moonrise | 11:35 |
| Moonset | 00:14 |
| Day length | 8 h 08 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 8, average — 5, bad — 0
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 10:05 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 10:05–16:45: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Festivals and periods
Bhishma Ashtami · Bhishma
The day of the departure of Bhishma, who lay on a bed of arrows until the onset of Uttarayana. Tarpana is performed for Bhishma — especially by those who have lost their father.
Rule: madhyahna vyapini: midday (the 3rd fifth of the daytime), 11:53–13:30
the tithi covers the decisive time on both days — the first is chosen by rule
- Magha Gupta Navaratri, day 8
Muhurta
Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:37–10:05
Anandadi: Chara 06:12–08:36 (25.01) Anandadi: Rakshasa 08:37–06:12 (25.01)
- Bhadra in heaven: 10:05–23:21; Bhadra Puchha 12:04–13:24; Bhadra Mukha 13:24–15:36
- Gandanta (nakshatra): 20:32 (23.01)–10:00
- Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Ashwini
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 06:30–07:34 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:25–12:58 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:03–14:35 |
| Godhuli | 16:45–17:17 |
| Pradosha | 16:45–19:55 |
| Nishitha | 00:09–01:12 (25.01) |
| Amrita Kalam | 22:07–23:55 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 09:38–10:39 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 11:40–12:41 |
| Gulika Kalam | 13:42–14:43 |
| Dur Muhurta | 12:58–13:30, 14:35–15:08 |
| Varjyam | 01:43–03:31 (25.01) |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: good 08:37–09:25
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | good 08:37–09:25 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | good 08:37–09:25 |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 08:37–09:25, 10:09–10:50, 11:44–16:45 |
Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Ashwini; tithi Shukla-saptami until 10:05, Shukla-ashtami from 10:05; lagna Makara 08:37, Kumbha 09:25, Mina 10:09, Mesha 10:50, Vrishabha 11:44, Mithuna 13:15, Karka 15:42
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Ashwini — joy; Monday — clear, bright complexion.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Shukla-ashtami 10:05–16:45: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Ordinary day · score S = −1
Auspicious and inauspicious factors are balanced: a day for routine matters; important matters are best timed for favourable days.
+1 Auspicious nakshatra 08:37–06:12 (25.01)+1 Yoga Sadhya 08:37–05:47 (25.01)+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 08:37–10:050 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:37–10:05−1 Ashtami 10:05–08:36 (25.01)−1 Anandadi: Rakshasa 08:37–06:12 (25.01)−1 Gandanta 08:37–10:00−2 Vishti (Bhadra) 10:05–23:21
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Ordinary day — pros: Yoga Shubha, Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi); cons: Rikta tithi, Fierce or sharp nakshatra |
|---|---|
| Month | Magha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Yuva (No. 9) · Shaka 1977 · Vikram 2112 more |
| Period | Magha Gupta Navaratri, day 9 |
| Festivals | Masik Durgashtami |
At sunrise 08:36
| Tithi | 8Shukla-ashtami (Jaya, Vasus) · until 12:34 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Bharani, pada 1 (fierce, Yama (Dharma-raja), Venus) · until 08:57 (26.01) more |
| Yoga | Shubha (“goodness, happiness”, auspicious) · until 06:27 (26.01) more |
| Karana | Bava (movable) · until 12:34 more |
| Vara | Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Makara (Capricorn), Moon: Mesha (Aries) |
Changes during the day
| from 12:34 | tithi Shukla-navami |
|---|---|
| from 12:34 | karana Balava |
| from 01:44 (26.01) | karana Kaulava |
| from 06:27 (26.01) | yoga Shukla |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 07:54 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 08:36 |
| Noon | 12:41 |
| Sunset | 16:47 |
| End of twilight | 17:30 |
| Moonrise | 11:52 |
| Moonset | 01:23 |
| Day length | 8 h 11 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 2, average — 4, bad — 7
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 12:34 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Bharani (08:36–16:47) is good for root crops.
Festivals and periods
Masik Durgashtami · Durga
The monthly Ashtami of Durga — the eighth day of the waxing Moon. Devotees fast and perform Durga Puja for protection and strength.
Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 10:05 (24.01)–12:34
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
- Magha Gupta Navaratri, day 9
Muhurta
Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:36–12:34
Anandadi: Musala all day
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 06:29–07:32 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:25–12:58 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:04–14:36 |
| Godhuli | 16:47–17:19 |
| Pradosha | 16:47–19:57 |
| Nishitha | 00:09–01:12 (26.01) |
| Amrita Kalam | 03:36–05:23 (26.01) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 14:45–15:46 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 10:39–11:40 |
| Gulika Kalam | 12:42–13:43 |
| Dur Muhurta | 10:14–10:47, 23:06–00:09 (26.01) |
| Varjyam | 16:54–18:41 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | no suitable window — see the prohibitions below |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | no suitable window — see the prohibitions below |
| Bathing, washing hair | bad throughout the daytime |
Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Bharani; tithi Shukla-ashtami until 12:34, Shukla-navami from 12:34; lagna Makara 08:36, Kumbha 09:21, Mina 10:05, Mesha 10:46, Vrishabha 11:40, Mithuna 13:11, Karka 15:38
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Bharani — facing death (dangers); Tuesday — harm to longevity.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Shukla-ashtami 08:36–12:34: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
- Shukla-navami 12:34–16:47: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Ordinary day · score S = 0
Auspicious and inauspicious factors are balanced: a day for routine matters; important matters are best timed for favourable days.
+2 Yoga Shubha 08:36–06:27 (26.01)+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:36–12:34−1 Anandadi: Musala all day−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra all day−1 Rikta tithi 12:34–08:34 (26.01)
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Favourable day — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Ravi Yoga; auspicious time — after 14:48 |
|---|---|
| Month | Magha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Yuva (No. 9) · Shaka 1977 · Vikram 2112 more |
| Festivals | Madhva Navami |
At sunrise 08:34
| Tithi | 9Shukla-navami (Rikta, Serpent (Naga)) · until 14:48 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Bharani, pada 4 (fierce, Yama (Dharma-raja), Venus) · until 08:57 more |
| Yoga | Shukla (“bright, pure”, auspicious) · until 06:49 (27.01) more |
| Karana | Kaulava (movable) · until 14:48 more |
| Vara | Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Makara (Capricorn), Moon: Mesha (Aries) |
Changes during the day
| from 08:57 | nakshatra Krittika |
|---|---|
| from 14:48 | tithi Shukla-dashami |
| from 14:48 | karana Taitila |
| from 03:44 (27.01) | karana Gara |
| from 06:49 (27.01) | yoga Brahma |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 07:52 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 08:34 |
| Noon | 12:42 |
| Sunset | 16:50 |
| End of twilight | 17:32 |
| Moonrise | 12:11 |
| Moonset | 02:32 |
| Day length | 8 h 15 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 0, average — 6, bad — 7
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 08:57 | from 14:48 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Bharani (08:34–08:57) is good for root crops.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Krittika (08:57–16:50) is good for root crops.
Festivals and periods
Madhva Navami · Madhvacharya
The day of the departure of Madhvacharya, founder of the Dvaita Vedanta school; especially revered by followers of Madhva in Karnataka.
Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 12:34 (25.01)–14:48
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Muhurta
Ravi Yoga 08:57–08:33 (27.01) Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 08:57–08:33 (27.01) Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 08:57–08:33 (27.01)
Krakacha Yoga 08:34–14:48 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 08:57–14:48
Anandadi: Siddhi 08:57–08:33 (27.01) Anandadi: Kana 08:34–08:57
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 06:28–07:31 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:04–14:37 |
| Godhuli | 16:50–17:21 |
| Pradosha | 16:50–19:58 |
| Nishitha | 00:10–01:12 (27.01) |
| Amrita Kalam | none on this day |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 12:42–13:44 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 09:36–10:38 |
| Gulika Kalam | 11:40–12:42 |
| Dur Muhurta | 12:25–12:58 |
| Varjyam | 22:07–23:52 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 14:48–16:50
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | average 14:48–16:50 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average 14:48–16:50 |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 14:48–16:50 |
Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Bharani until 08:57, Krittika from 08:57; tithi Shukla-navami until 14:48, Shukla-dashami from 14:48; lagna Makara 08:34, Kumbha 09:17, Mina 10:01, Mesha 10:42, Vrishabha 11:36, Mithuna 13:07, Karka 15:34
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Bharani (until 08:57) — facing death (dangers); Krittika (from 08:57) — consumption (a wasting disease); Wednesday — favour of the authorities.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Shukla-navami 08:34–14:48: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Cautions:
- The Muhurta Chintamani warns: whoever shaves in Krittika nakshatra 6 times a year puts their life in danger — frequent haircuts in this nakshatra are best avoided.
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Favourable day · score S = +3
Auspicious factors outweigh inauspicious ones: ordinary matters can be started.
Auspicious time begins after 14:48
+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 08:57–08:33 (27.01)+2 Ravi Yoga 08:57–08:33 (27.01)+1 Anandadi: Siddhi 08:57–08:33 (27.01)+1 Yoga Shukla 08:34–06:49 (27.01)+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 08:57–08:33 (27.01)0 Auspicious tithi 14:48–08:33 (27.01)0 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 08:57–14:48 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Anandadi: Kana 08:34–08:57−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 08:34–08:57−2 Rikta tithi 08:34–14:48−3 Krakacha Yoga 08:34–14:48
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Best day — Yoga Brahma, Ravi Yoga; auspicious time — after 11:17 |
|---|---|
| Month | Magha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Yuva (No. 9) · Shaka 1977 · Vikram 2112 more |
At sunrise 08:33
| Tithi | 10Shukla-dashami (Purna, Dharma) · until 16:33 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Krittika, pada 4 (mixed, Agni, Sun) · until 11:17 more |
| Yoga | Brahma (“Brahma, sacred knowledge”, auspicious) · until 06:45 (28.01) more |
| Karana | Gara (movable) · until 16:33 more |
| Vara | Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Makara (Capricorn), Moon: Vrishabha (Taurus) |
Changes during the day
| from 11:17 | nakshatra Rohini |
|---|---|
| from 16:33 | tithi Shukla-ekadashi |
| from 16:33 | karana Vanija |
| from 05:13 (28.01) | karana Vishti |
| from 06:45 (28.01) | yoga Indra |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 07:51 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 08:33 |
| Noon | 12:42 |
| Sunset | 16:52 |
| End of twilight | 17:34 |
| Moonrise | 12:35 |
| Moonset | 03:41 |
| Day length | 8 h 19 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 | from 11:17 | from 16:33 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Krittika (08:33–11:17) is good for root crops.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Rohini (11:17–16:52) is good for sowing.
Muhurta
Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:33–16:33 Ravi Yoga all day
Yamaghanta 08:33–11:17 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 16:33–08:31 (28.01)
Anandadi: Lumbaka 08:33–11:17 Anandadi: Utpata 11:17–08:31 (28.01)
- Bhadra in heaven: 05:13–17:42 (28.01); Bhadra Puchha 10:10–11:25 (28.01); Bhadra Mukha 11:25–13:31 (28.01)
- Gandanta (tithi): 16:07–16:58
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 06:27–07:30 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:25–12:59 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:05–14:39 |
| Godhuli | 16:52–17:23 |
| Pradosha | 16:52–19:59 |
| Nishitha | 00:10–01:13 (28.01) |
| Amrita Kalam | 08:39–10:25 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 13:44–14:47 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 08:33–09:35 |
| Gulika Kalam | 10:37–11:40 |
| Dur Muhurta | 11:19–11:52, 14:39–15:12 |
| Varjyam | 04:29–06:12 (28.01) |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: good 11:32–16:52
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | good 11:32–16:52 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails | good 11:32–16:33 |
| Cutting toenails | good 11:32–16:52 |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 08:33–09:13, 09:57–10:38, 11:32–16:52 |
Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Krittika until 11:17, Rohini from 11:17; tithi Shukla-dashami until 16:33, Shukla-ekadashi from 16:33; lagna Makara 08:33, Kumbha 09:13, Mina 09:57, Mesha 10:38, Vrishabha 11:32, Mithuna 13:03, Karka 15:30
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Krittika (until 11:17) — consumption (a wasting disease); Rohini (from 11:17) — destruction of all misfortunes; Thursday — success.
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 = +6
The total of auspicious factors is high and there are no prohibitions: suitable for important undertakings.
Auspicious time begins after 11:17
+2 Yoga Brahma 08:33–06:45 (28.01)+2 Ravi Yoga all day+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 08:33–16:33+1 Auspicious nakshatra 11:17–08:31 (28.01)0 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 16:33–08:31 (28.01) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Anandadi: Utpata 11:17–08:31 (28.01) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:33–16:33 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Yamaghanta 08:33–11:17 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Anandadi: Lumbaka 08:33–11:17
| Summary | Best day — Yoga Indra, Ravi Yoga |
|---|---|
| Month | Magha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Yuva (No. 9) · Shaka 1977 · Vikram 2112 more |
| Festivals | Jaya Ekadashi (Bhaimi) |
At sunrise 08:31
| Tithi | 11Shukla-ekadashi (Nanda, Rudra) · until 17:42 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Rohini, pada 4 (fixed, Prajapati (Brahma - Creator), Moon) · until 13:05 more |
| Yoga | Indra (“Indra, lord”, auspicious) · until 06:12 (29.01) more |
| Karana | Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 17:42 more |
| Vara | Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Makara (Capricorn), Moon: Vrishabha (Taurus) |
Changes during the day
| from 13:05 | nakshatra Mrigashirsha |
|---|---|
| from 17:42 | tithi Shukla-dvadashi |
| from 17:42 | karana Bava |
| from 06:02 (29.01) | karana Balava |
| from 06:12 (29.01) | yoga Vaidhriti |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 07:49 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 08:31 |
| Noon | 12:42 |
| Sunset | 16:54 |
| End of twilight | 17:35 |
| Moonrise | 13:06 |
| Moonset | 04:49 |
| Day length | 8 h 22 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 10, average — 2, bad — 1
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 13:05 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Rohini (08:31–13:05) is good for sowing.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Mrigashirsha (13:05–16:54) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
- Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 08:31–16:54: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Festivals and periods
Jaya Ekadashi (Bhaimi) · Vishnu
The Ekadashi of the bright half of Magha. According to the Puranas, the fast frees one from lower states of existence — the fate of pishacha ghosts; Vishnu is worshipped.
Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 16:33 (27.01)–17:42
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Parana (breaking the fast): 08:29–10:10 (29.01)
Muhurta
Ravi Yoga 08:31–13:05 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:31–17:42
Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 08:31–13:05 Yamaghanta 08:31–13:05 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 17:42–08:29 (29.01)
Anandadi: Mitra 08:31–13:05 Anandadi: Manasa 13:05–08:29 (29.01)
- Bhadra in heaven: 05:13–17:42; Bhadra Puchha 10:10–11:25; Bhadra Mukha 11:25–13:31
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 06:26–07:28 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:26–12:59 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:06–14:40 |
| Godhuli | 16:54–17:25 |
| Pradosha | 16:54–20:01 |
| Nishitha | 00:10–01:13 (29.01) |
| Amrita Kalam | 09:38–11:21, 05:00–06:41 (29.01) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 11:39–12:42 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 14:48–15:51 |
| Gulika Kalam | 09:34–10:37 |
| Dur Muhurta | 10:11–10:45, 12:59–13:33 |
| Varjyam | 18:57–20:37 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: good 08:31–09:09, 09:53–10:34, 11:28–16:54
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | good 08:31–09:09, 09:53–10:34, 11:28–16:54 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails | average throughout the daytime |
| Cutting toenails | good 08:31–09:09, 09:53–10:34, 11:28–16:54 |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 08:31–09:09, 09:53–10:34, 11:28–16:54 |
Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Rohini until 13:05, Mrigashirsha from 13:05; tithi Shukla-ekadashi; lagna Makara 08:31, Kumbha 09:09, Mina 09:53, Mesha 10:34, Vrishabha 11:28, Mithuna 12:59, Karka 15:26
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Rohini (until 13:05) — destruction of all misfortunes; Mrigashirsha (from 13:05) — abundance (well-being, prosperity); Friday — universal respect.
Cautions:
- Ekadashi: by custom, those who fast on this day do not cut their hair or shave.
- The Muhurta Chintamani warns: whoever shaves in Rohini nakshatra 8 times a year puts their life in danger — frequent haircuts in this nakshatra are best avoided.
- Friday: B. V. Raman advises against cutting nails (the rating above is the site’s summary, which uses the same weekdays for nails as for haircuts, so Friday counts as auspicious).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Best day · score S = +6
The total of auspicious factors is high and there are no prohibitions: suitable for important undertakings.
+2 Yoga Indra 08:31–06:12 (29.01)+2 Ravi Yoga 08:31–13:05+1 Anandadi: Mitra 08:31–13:05+1 Auspicious nakshatra 08:31–13:05+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 08:31–17:420 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 08:31–13:05 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:31–17:42 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Yamaghanta 08:31–13:05 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−2 Vishti (Bhadra) 08:31–17:42
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Avoid starting important matters — Vaidhriti, Surya Dagdha tithi |
|---|---|
| Month | Magha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Yuva (No. 9) · Shaka 1977 · Vikram 2112 more |
| Festivals | Shani Pradosha |
At sunrise 08:29
| Tithi | 12Shukla-dvadashi (Bhadra, Sun (Ravi)) · until 18:10 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Mrigashirsha, pada 4 (soft, Soma (Chandra, Moon), Mars) · until 14:13 more |
| Yoga | Vaidhriti (“without support, discord”, inauspicious) · until 05:07 (30.01) more |
| Karana | Balava (movable) · until 18:10 more |
| Vara | Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Makara (Capricorn), Moon: Mithuna (Gemini) |
Changes during the day
| from 14:13 | nakshatra Ardra |
|---|---|
| from 18:10 | tithi Shukla-triodashi |
| from 18:10 | karana Kaulava |
| from 05:07 (30.01) | yoga Vishkambha |
| from 06:09 (30.01) | karana Taitila |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 07:48 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 08:29 |
| Noon | 12:42 |
| Sunset | 16:56 |
| End of twilight | 17:37 |
| Moonrise | 13:45 |
| Moonset | 05:55 |
| Day length | 8 h 26 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 4, average — 9, bad — 0
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 14:13 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Mrigashirsha (08:29–14:13) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Festivals and periods
Shani Pradosha · Shiva
Pradosha on a Saturday. According to legend, Shiva drank the Halahala poison on a Saturday Trayodashi, so fasting on this day pacifies Shani (Saturn) and softens his harsh influence.
Rule: pradosha vyapini: 3 muhurtas after sunset, 18:10–20:02
the tithi covers the decisive time on both days — the day with greater coverage is chosen
Muhurta
Dwipushkar Yoga 08:29–14:13
Anandadi: Vajra 08:29–14:13 Anandadi: Mudgara 14:13–08:27 (30.01)
- Surya Dagdha tithi: Shukla-dvadashi
Dwipushkar Yoga: The same combination of weekday (Sun, Tue or Sat) and Bhadra tithi (2, 7 or 12), but with the nakshatra Mrigashirsha, Chitra or Dhanishtha. The result repeats twice: good for acquisitions, bad for losses, loans and funerals.
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 06:24–07:27 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:26–12:59 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:07–14:41 |
| Godhuli | 16:56–17:27 |
| Pradosha | 16:56–20:02 |
| Nishitha | 00:11–01:13 (30.01) |
| Amrita Kalam | 04:29–06:07 (30.01) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 10:36–11:39 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 13:46–14:49 |
| Gulika Kalam | 08:29–09:32 |
| Dur Muhurta | 08:29–09:03, 09:03–09:37 |
| Varjyam | 22:47–00:25 (30.01) |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | no suitable window — see the prohibitions below |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | no suitable window — see the prohibitions below |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 08:29–09:05, 09:49–10:30, 11:24–16:56 |
Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Mrigashirsha until 14:13, Ardra from 14:13; tithi Shukla-dvadashi; lagna Makara 08:29, Kumbha 09:05, Mina 09:49, Mesha 10:30, Vrishabha 11:24, Mithuna 12:55, Karka 15:23
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Mrigashirsha (until 14:13) — abundance (well-being, prosperity); Ardra (from 14:13) — sadness; Saturday — decline of physical strength.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Vaidhriti 08:29–16:56: auspicious undertakings, including haircuts, are avoided during this yoga (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Avoid starting important matters · score S = −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
+1 Auspicious nakshatra 08:29–14:130 Dwipushkar Yoga 08:29–14:130 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 14:13–08:27 (30.01)−1 Anandadi: Vajra 08:29–14:13−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Surya Dagdha tithi 08:29–18:10−3 Vaidhriti 08:29–05:07 (30.01)
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Ordinary day — pros: Auspicious tithi, Ravi Yoga; cons: Fierce or sharp nakshatra, Anandadi: Dhwanksha |
|---|---|
| Month | Magha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Yuva (No. 9) · Shaka 1977 · Vikram 2112 more |
At sunrise 08:27
| Tithi | 13Shukla-triodashi (Jaya, God of Love) · until 17:57 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Ardra, pada 3 (sharp, Rudra (Roaring, angry image of Shiva), Rahu) · until 14:41 more |
| Yoga | Vishkambha (“prop, bolt”, inauspicious) · until 03:30 (31.01) more |
| Karana | Taitila (movable) · until 17:57 more |
| Vara | Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Makara (Capricorn), Moon: Mithuna (Gemini) |
Changes during the day
| from 14:41 | nakshatra Punarvasu |
|---|---|
| from 17:57 | tithi Shukla-chaturdashi |
| from 17:57 | karana Gara |
| from 03:30 (31.01) | yoga Priti |
| from 05:35 (31.01) | karana Vanija |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 07:46 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 08:27 |
| Noon | 12:42 |
| Sunset | 16:58 |
| End of twilight | 17:39 |
| Moonrise | 14:37 |
| Moonset | 06:55 |
| Day length | 8 h 30 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 2, average — 7, bad — 4
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 14:41 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Punarvasu (14:41–16:58) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Muhurta
Ravi Yoga 14:41–08:26 (31.01)
Anandadi: Dhwaja 14:41–08:26 (31.01) Anandadi: Dhwanksha 08:27–14:41
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 06:23–07:25 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:26–13:00 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:08–14:42 |
| Godhuli | 16:58–17:29 |
| Pradosha | 16:58–20:04 |
| Nishitha | 00:11–01:13 (31.01) |
| Amrita Kalam | none on this day |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 15:54–16:58 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 12:43–13:47 |
| Gulika Kalam | 14:50–15:54 |
| Dur Muhurta | 15:50–16:24 |
| Varjyam | 02:36–04:11 (31.01) |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 08:27–09:01, 09:45–10:26, 11:20–16:58
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | average 08:27–09:01, 09:45–10:26, 11:20–16:58 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails | average 14:41–16:58 |
| Cutting toenails | average 08:27–09:01, 09:45–10:26, 11:20–16:58 |
| Bathing, washing hair | average throughout the daytime |
Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Ardra until 14:41, Punarvasu from 14:41; tithi Shukla-triodashi; lagna Makara 08:27, Kumbha 09:01, Mina 09:45, Mesha 10:26, Vrishabha 11:20, Mithuna 12:51, Karka 15:19
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Ardra (until 14:41) — sadness; Punarvasu (from 14:41) — strength of spirit (bravery, resilience); Sunday — physical well-being.
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 Auspicious tithi 08:27–17:57+1 Ravi Yoga 14:41–08:26 (31.01)0 Anandadi: Dhwaja 14:41–08:26 (31.01)0 Auspicious nakshatra 14:41–08:26 (31.01)−1 Anandadi: Dhwanksha 08:27–14:41−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 08:27–14:41
| Summary | Ordinary day — pros: Ravi Yoga, Auspicious nakshatra; cons: Rikta tithi, Eclipse nearby |
|---|---|
| Month | Magha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Yuva (No. 9) · Shaka 1977 · Vikram 2112 more |
At sunrise 08:26
| Tithi | 14Shukla-chaturdashi (Rikta, Kali) · until 17:03 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Punarvasu, pada 3 (movable, Aditi, Jupiter) · until 14:30 more |
| Yoga | Priti (“love, affection”, auspicious) · until 01:23 (01.02) more |
| Karana | Vanija (movable) · until 17:03 more |
| Vara | Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Makara (Capricorn), Moon: Mithuna (Gemini) |
Changes during the day
| from 14:30 | nakshatra Pushya |
|---|---|
| from 17:03 | tithi Purnima |
| from 17:03 | karana Vishti |
| from 01:23 (01.02) | yoga Ayushman |
| from 04:24 (01.02) | karana Bava |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 07:44 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 08:26 |
| Noon | 12:42 |
| Sunset | 17:00 |
| End of twilight | 17:41 |
| Moonrise | 15:40 |
| Moonset | 07:46 |
| Day length | 8 h 34 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 1, average — 10, bad — 2
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 14:30 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Punarvasu (08:26–14:30) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Pushya (14:30–17:00) is good for sowing.
- Shukla-chaturdashi 08:26–17:00: according to the Kalaprakashika, ploughing on Chaturdashi puts the owner’s life in danger.
Muhurta
Ravi Yoga 08:26–14:30 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 14:30–08:24 (01.02)
Anandadi: Prajapati 14:30–08:24 (01.02) Anandadi: Dhumra 08:26–14:30
- Bhadra on earth: 17:03–04:24 (01.02); Bhadra Puchha 00:23–01:31 (01.02); Bhadra Mukha 01:31–03:23 (01.02)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 06:22–07:24 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:26–13:00 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:09–14:43 |
| Godhuli | 17:00–17:31 |
| Pradosha | 17:00–20:05 |
| Nishitha | 00:11–01:13 (01.02) |
| Amrita Kalam | 12:07–13:43, 07:33–09:06 (01.02) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 09:30–10:34 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 11:39–12:43 |
| Gulika Kalam | 13:47–14:51 |
| Dur Muhurta | 13:00–13:34, 14:43–15:17 |
| Varjyam | 22:15–23:48 |
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 08:26–08:57, 09:41–10:22, 11:16–17:00 |
Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Punarvasu until 14:30, Pushya from 14:30; tithi Shukla-chaturdashi; lagna Makara 08:26, Kumbha 08:57, Mina 09:41, Mesha 10:22, Vrishabha 11:16, Mithuna 12:47, Karka 15:15
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Punarvasu (until 14:30) — strength of spirit (bravery, resilience); Pushya (from 14:30) — increase in wealth; Monday — clear, bright complexion.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Shukla-chaturdashi 08:26–17:00: a Rikta and Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Ordinary day · score S = +2
Auspicious and inauspicious factors are balanced: a day for routine matters; important matters are best timed for favourable days.
+2 Ravi Yoga 08:26–14:30+1 Auspicious nakshatra 08:26–14:30+1 Yoga Priti 08:26–01:23 (01.02)+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 14:30–08:24 (01.02)0 Anandadi: Prajapati 14:30–08:24 (01.02)−1 Anandadi: Dhumra 08:26–14:30−1 Eclipse nearby−2 Rikta tithi 08:26–17:03
Patron: Narayana; Aditya — Bhaga. Full moon in nakshatra Pushya. Ritu: Hemanta.
Amanta — reckoning lunar months from new moon to new moon (South and West India; this calendar shows months this way). Purnimanta — reckoning from full moon to full moon (North India): the bright half of the month (Shukla Paksha) bears the same name in both systems, while the dark half (Krishna Paksha) in purnimanta already belongs to the next month. So, for example, Krishna Janmashtami is “Shravana, Krishna 8” in amanta and “Bhadrapada, Krishna 8” in purnimanta: it is one and the same day.
Northern samvatsara: Virodhi (No. 23)
Shaka Samvat 1977 · Vikram Samvat 2112 · Kali Yuga 5156
Next year — Dhata, from the new moon before Ugadi (the start of Chaitra) 16.03.2056
In South India (Shaka Samvat, lunar reckoning) the years of the 60-year cycle follow one another without a break, and the name of the year changes at Ugadi — at the start of Chaitra, on the first tithi of the bright half.
Group: Rikta. Deity: Kali.
Kali rules the fourteenth lunar day and promotes destruction, appeal to elementals (forces of nature, elements) and spirits.
Meaning: Deer head (alt. searching star)
Symbol: Deer head
Deity: Soma (Chandra, Moon)
Type: soft (mridu, maitra) — For arts and music, friendship and love, new clothes and jewellery, weddings and festivals.
Vimshottari lord: Mars
Shakti: give realization (attractiveness, shaping)
Auspicious: pure and noble deeds, religious rites, study.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
Deity: Bhu (the Earth goddess)
Auspicious: farming, sowing and planting, building a house, household affairs.
A karana is half a tithi; there are 60 of them in a lunar month.
Lord: Saturn
This is the only day of the week when, according to astrological indications, you can safely postpone most important household and spiritual affairs, which is reflected in a variety of cultures around the world. However, on this day you can carry out monotonous monotonous work, or relax.
Start of morning civil twilight: the Sun is 6° below the horizon and the sky grows light.
Appearance of the upper limb of the solar disc, with refraction. The Vedic day and the vara begin at sunrise.
True noon — the culmination of the Sun, midway between sunrise and sunset.
The upper limb of the solar disc disappears below the horizon (with refraction).
End of evening civil twilight: the Sun is 6° below the horizon.
Appearance of the upper limb of the lunar disc above the horizon. The decisive time for Sankashti Chaturthi and Karwa Chauth.
The upper limb of the lunar disc disappears below the horizon.
Garden tasks are rated as in the site’s “Lunar calendar for gardeners” section: the weekday, nakshatra and tithi are taken into account; starting from a base score of 3, each factor adds one point if favourable or subtracts one if unfavourable; total score 0–6: 0–2 — bad, 3–4 — average, 5–6 — good. The table shows the rating at sunrise and after each change of nakshatra or tithi during the daytime (“from HH:MM”); the icons next to the sunrise rating show the contribution of the weekday, nakshatra and tithi at sunrise: “+” (green) adds one point, “0” (yellow) has no effect, “–” (red) subtracts one.
The ratings are the site author’s summary of the Indian and Tibetan traditions. Classical texts on agriculture: the Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX, English translation by N. P. Subramania Iyer, 1917), B. V. Raman’s Muhurtha (ch. XIII), the Brihat Samhita of Varahamihira (ch. 55).
what to do (Tibetan tradition): working in the field, planting flowers and trees, sowing, making a pond and a well; do not plow
plants of the day: slow-growing, long-lived, dense, heavy, sturdy plants
nakshatra Mrigashirsha
No pruning; planting flowers, soaking and the like are allowed.
according to the Indian tradition: No pruning; planting flowers, soaking seeds and the like are allowed.
Shukla-chaturdashi
not good for sowing seeds, for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
The Sun in Dhanu or Mina: a month without weddings, housewarmings and other samskaras. Good for prayer, charity and pilgrimage.
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.
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.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
“Deadly” combination of weekday and tithi group: Sun and Tue — Nanda (1, 6, 11), Mon and Fri — Bhadra (2, 7, 12), Wed — Jaya (3, 8, 13), Thu — Rikta (4, 9, 14), Sat — Purna (5, 10, 15). Portends failure for new undertakings.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
The time of Vishti Karana — halves of the 4th, 8th, 11th and 15th tithis of the bright half and of the 3rd, 7th, 10th and 14th of the dark half of the month. Auspicious activities are not begun during Bhadra; its strength depends on where it resides: on earth it is most harmful, while in heaven or in the netherworld the harm is mitigated (according to a verse of the Muhurta Chintamani, there it even portends good fortune and gain).
“Mouth” of Bhadra — the most dangerous 5 ghatis (2 hours) of Bhadra; nothing important is done at this time.
“Tail” of Bhadra — the last 3 ghatis (1 h 12 min) of one of its praharas; considered an acceptable time if Bhadra cannot be avoided (for example, for Holika Dahan).
The penultimate, 14th muhurta of the night: it begins about an hour and a half before sunrise and lasts about 48 minutes. The best time for meditation, prayer, japa and study.
The 8th of the 15 daytime muhurtas, around true noon (about 48 minutes). The “invincible” time, suitable for almost any new undertaking — except on Wednesdays.
The 11th daytime muhurta, the “time of victory”: good for journeys, contests and decisive action; the main time of Vijayadashami.
“Dust from the hooves” — about 24 minutes right after sunset, when the cows return from pasture. An auspicious time for weddings and evening rites.
The first fifth of the night after sunset (three night muhurtas, about 2.5 hours). The time for worshipping Shiva, lighting the Diwali diyas and performing Holika Dahan.
Midnight — the 8th muhurta of the night. The decisive time for Maha Shivaratri, Krishna Janmashtami and Kali Puja.
“Time of nectar” — about an hour and a half within each nakshatra, favourable for any new undertaking and mitigating inauspicious factors.
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Rahu (a different segment for each weekday). No new work, journeys or deals are started; whatever was begun earlier may be continued.
How it is calculated: following the South Indian tradition (Tamil Nadu, Kerala), as Drik Panchang does — the daytime from sunrise to sunset (upper limb of the disc, with refraction) is divided into 8 parts, and Rahu Kalam is part 3 (Mon 2, Sat 3, Fri 4, Wed 5, Thu 6, Tue 7, Sun 8).
Another tradition — Kala Vela: the eighth parts of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order starting from the lord of the day, while the eighth part, the last before sunset, is “empty”, without a lord; in this tradition it is given to Rahu — today {y} (on Sundays it coincides with the calculation above).
Yet another tradition — printed panchangas: a nominal day of 6:00–18:00, so Rahu Kalam always falls at the same clock time — today 09:00–10:30; if the nominal 6:00–18:00 day is counted in local mean time — 09:29–10:59 by the clock. Far from India this is a rough approximation.
Using the rising and setting of the centre of the disc without refraction (old Siddhantic panchangas): {x}.
At night Rahu Kalam is usually not reckoned (the translator of the Kalaprakashika, 1917: “it occurs only in the daytime”); a few divide the night into 8 parts as well, but there is no generally accepted order of the night parts. In North India, Choghadiya is more often consulted to choose the hour.
One-eighth of the daytime associated with Yama: unfavourable for new undertakings and journeys.
How it is calculated: the eighths of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day; Yamaganda (Yamaghantaka) is Jupiter’s portion, today part 6. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 13:30–15:00.
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Gulika (the son of Saturn). Whatever is begun at this time tends to repeat, so funerals are not held and loans are not taken during Gulika; important new undertakings are usually avoided.
How it is calculated: Saturn’s portion among the eighths of the daytime (planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day), today part 1. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 06:00–07:30. According to a note by the translator of the Kalaprakashika, Gulika is not considered inauspicious: it is even good for reaping, gathering grain, trade, medical treatment, repaying debts and a number of other activities; the view that whatever is begun during Gulika will repeat itself is a popular (mainly Tamil) belief.
An inauspicious muhurta (about 48 minutes) — one or two per day, specific to each weekday. It is avoided for new undertakings, journeys and deals.
“Rejected” time — about an hour and a half within each nakshatra (4 ghatis of 60, starting from a ghati specific to that nakshatra). Unfavourable for new undertakings.
B. V. Raman: nails are not cut on Friday or Saturday, on Ashtami, Navami or Chaturdashi, or on new moon and full moon days.
B. V. Raman: nails are not cut on Friday or Saturday, on Ashtami, Navami or Chaturdashi, or on new moon and full moon days.
Weekdays for a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: auspicious — Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday; avoided — Sunday, Tuesday and Saturday (Sunday is permitted for Brahmins, Tuesday for Kshatriyas, Saturday for Vaishyas and others); Monday is good only during the waxing Moon.
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Nakshatras for a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: auspicious — Ashwini, Mrigashirsha, Punarvasu, Pushya, Hasta, Chitra, Shravana, Dhanishtha and Revati; fairly good — Rohini, Uttara Phalguni, Swati, Uttara Ashadha, Shatabhisha and Uttara Bhadrapada; the rest are avoided.
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Tithis for a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: auspicious — the 2nd, 3rd, 5th, 7th, 10th, 11th and 13th; avoided — the 1st, 4th, 6th, 8th, 9th, 14th, full moon and new moon; in Krishna Paksha the first five tithis are permitted (according to some, the first seven).
−1 — inauspicious sign for a haircut
according to the Kalaprakashika: “fear of the authorities”
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut
−1 — inauspicious sign for a haircut
according to the Kalaprakashika: “ruin of the family”
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut
−1 — inauspicious sign for a haircut
according to the Kalaprakashika: “great calamities”
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut
Lagna for a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: auspicious signs — Vrishabha, Mithuna, Karka, Kanya, Tula, Makara and Mina; avoided — Mesha, Simha, Vrischika, Dhanu and Kumbha (all except Kumbha are permitted if a benefic occupies the sign or benefics aspect it).
Mesha (Aries) — “great calamities”; Simha (Leo) — “disease and suffering”; Vrischika (Scorpio) — “disease and suffering”; Dhanu (Sagittarius) — “fear of the authorities”; Kumbha (Aquarius) — “ruin of the family”.
Classical rules: have a haircut or shave in the daytime, preferably before noon — not at night or at twilight; not after eating, bathing or anointing the body with oil; not on the day of setting out on a journey; not when one’s wife is pregnant; not on one’s birth nakshatra or the 10th and 19th nakshatras from it, and not during Chandrashtama (the Moon in the 8th sign from the natal Moon). These prohibitions are lifted for a wedding, an initiation, release from prison, mourning for one’s parents and at the ruler’s command.
Sources: the Kalaprakashika of Narasimha (ch. V on haircuts — written about a child’s first haircut, chaula; English translation by N. P. Subramania Iyer, 1917), the Muhurta Chintamani of Rama Daivajna, B. V. Raman’s Muhurtha. The rating is the site’s summary, as in the “Lunar haircut calendar”: starting from a base score of 4, each factor — weekday, nakshatra, tithi and lagna — adds one point if favourable or subtracts one if unfavourable; total score 0–8: 7–8 good, 4–6 average, 0–3 bad. Windows are the parts of the daytime with the best rating (at least 15 minutes long); for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting, the times of the day’s prohibitions are excluded.
The Moon in a fixed, soft, light or movable nakshatra — favourable for activities of its type.
The Sun in Dhanu or Mina: a month without weddings, housewarmings and initiations (a North Indian tradition).
Tuesday or Saturday — the days of the harsh (krura) planets Mars and Saturn.
“Empty” tithi (the 4th, 9th or 14th): whatever is begun bears no fruit; suitable for removal, demolition and overcoming obstacles.
Group: Purna. Deity: Vishvedevas.
Vishvedevas rule the full moon and protect the peace of mind and the performance of austerities.
Meaning: Tear or body fluid (wet)
Symbol: Tear or drop, rarely: diamond or man's head
Deity: Rudra (Roaring, angry image of Shiva)
Type: sharp (tikshna, daruna) — For drastic actions: surgery, severing ties, taming, exorcism, fighting diseases and enemies; unsuitable for other auspicious undertakings (the exception is weddings: Mula is among the nakshatras for marriage).
Vimshottari lord: Rahu
Shakti: give effort that leads to the achievement of the goal (and also, is able to shed sweat or blood)
Especially auspicious: study, sacred rites, peace and reconciliation.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
Deity: Yama
Bhadra — the most inauspicious karana: weddings, journeys, purchases and any auspicious undertakings are avoided during it. It suits only harsh deeds: fighting enemies, demolition, removing obstacles.
A karana is half a tithi; there are 60 of them in a lunar month.
Lord: Sun
This day is suitable for generosity, celebrations, holidays, performances and festivals. Meetings with high-ranking people and important government affairs are good to carry out on this day.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): planting trees, sowing grain crops
plants of the day: laurel, spices, for example hot peppers
nakshatra Ardra
For pruning and uprooting; plowing and watering are allowed, but nothing else.
Purnima
sowing seeds, any undertakings
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
The knotted junction of “water” and “fire”: the last pada of Ashlesha, Jyeshtha and Revati and the first pada of Magha, Mula and Ashwini (as well as the tithi junctions of the 5th and 6th, the 10th and 11th, the 15th and 1st). Unfavourable for new undertakings.
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Rahu (a different segment for each weekday). No new work, journeys or deals are started; whatever was begun earlier may be continued.
How it is calculated: following the South Indian tradition (Tamil Nadu, Kerala), as Drik Panchang does — the daytime from sunrise to sunset (upper limb of the disc, with refraction) is divided into 8 parts, and Rahu Kalam is part 8 (Mon 2, Sat 3, Fri 4, Wed 5, Thu 6, Tue 7, Sun 8).
Another tradition — Kala Vela: the eighth parts of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order starting from the lord of the day, while the eighth part, the last before sunset, is “empty”, without a lord; in this tradition it is given to Rahu — today {y} (on Sundays it coincides with the calculation above).
Yet another tradition — printed panchangas: a nominal day of 6:00–18:00, so Rahu Kalam always falls at the same clock time — today 16:30–18:00; if the nominal 6:00–18:00 day is counted in local mean time — 16:59–18:29 by the clock. Far from India this is a rough approximation.
Using the rising and setting of the centre of the disc without refraction (old Siddhantic panchangas): {x}.
At night Rahu Kalam is usually not reckoned (the translator of the Kalaprakashika, 1917: “it occurs only in the daytime”); a few divide the night into 8 parts as well, but there is no generally accepted order of the night parts. In North India, Choghadiya is more often consulted to choose the hour.
One-eighth of the daytime associated with Yama: unfavourable for new undertakings and journeys.
How it is calculated: the eighths of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day; Yamaganda (Yamaghantaka) is Jupiter’s portion, today part 5. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 12:00–13:30.
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Gulika (the son of Saturn). Whatever is begun at this time tends to repeat, so funerals are not held and loans are not taken during Gulika; important new undertakings are usually avoided.
How it is calculated: Saturn’s portion among the eighths of the daytime (planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day), today part 7. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 15:00–16:30. According to a note by the translator of the Kalaprakashika, Gulika is not considered inauspicious: it is even good for reaping, gathering grain, trade, medical treatment, repaying debts and a number of other activities; the view that whatever is begun during Gulika will repeat itself is a popular (mainly Tamil) belief.
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
The Moon in an ugra or tikshna nakshatra: a time for harsh deeds, not for auspicious undertakings.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) is in force during the daytime, but not on earth (the Moon is not in Karka, Simha, Kumbha or Mina): the harm is mitigated, yet this time is still usually avoided for weddings, travel and important undertakings.
Group: Nanda. Deity: Brahma.
The ruler of the first day of the waning moon is Brahma. This time is suitable for all types of ceremonies.
Meaning: Successful, magnificent, two for riches
Symbol: Arrow or quiver of arrows, rarely: rainbow
Deity: Aditi
Type: movable (chara, chala) — For journeys and moving house, buying vehicles, gardening, quick and temporary changes.
Vimshottari lord: Jupiter
Shakti: give the gaining of profit (property, wealth), growth
Especially auspicious: power and administration, taking office, dealings with influential patrons.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
Deity: Brahma
Auspicious: religious rites, study, spiritual and charitable work.
A karana is half a tithi; there are 60 of them in a lunar month.
Lord: Moon
Favorable for any daily activities related to water, food, housing, women, trade, hotels, utilities, etc. You can carry out a wide variety of earthworks, both gardening and construction; preparing food, getting a haircut, doing treatment, decorating, building relationships, getting married and hiring.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): field work, planting rice, grain, trees or flowers
plants of the day: watery vegetables such as cucumbers and zucchini, water-loving plants such as rice
nakshatra Punarvasu
Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result.
according to the Indian tradition: Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result (planting or sowing is not allowed).
Krishna-pratipat
digging, plowing, planting trees
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
The yoga of “accomplishing all aims”: an auspicious combination of weekday and nakshatra (each day has its own 3–7 nakshatras). Good for any new undertaking; exceptions: Thu + Pushya is not used for weddings, Tue + Ashwini for housewarmings, Sat + Rohini for travel.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Rahu (a different segment for each weekday). No new work, journeys or deals are started; whatever was begun earlier may be continued.
How it is calculated: following the South Indian tradition (Tamil Nadu, Kerala), as Drik Panchang does — the daytime from sunrise to sunset (upper limb of the disc, with refraction) is divided into 8 parts, and Rahu Kalam is part 2 (Mon 2, Sat 3, Fri 4, Wed 5, Thu 6, Tue 7, Sun 8).
Another tradition — Kala Vela: the eighth parts of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order starting from the lord of the day, while the eighth part, the last before sunset, is “empty”, without a lord; in this tradition it is given to Rahu — today {y} (on Sundays it coincides with the calculation above).
Yet another tradition — printed panchangas: a nominal day of 6:00–18:00, so Rahu Kalam always falls at the same clock time — today 07:30–09:00; if the nominal 6:00–18:00 day is counted in local mean time — 07:59–09:29 by the clock. Far from India this is a rough approximation.
Using the rising and setting of the centre of the disc without refraction (old Siddhantic panchangas): {x}.
At night Rahu Kalam is usually not reckoned (the translator of the Kalaprakashika, 1917: “it occurs only in the daytime”); a few divide the night into 8 parts as well, but there is no generally accepted order of the night parts. In North India, Choghadiya is more often consulted to choose the hour.
One-eighth of the daytime associated with Yama: unfavourable for new undertakings and journeys.
How it is calculated: the eighths of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day; Yamaganda (Yamaghantaka) is Jupiter’s portion, today part 4. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 10:30–12:00.
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Gulika (the son of Saturn). Whatever is begun at this time tends to repeat, so funerals are not held and loans are not taken during Gulika; important new undertakings are usually avoided.
How it is calculated: Saturn’s portion among the eighths of the daytime (planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day), today part 6. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 13:30–15:00. According to a note by the translator of the Kalaprakashika, Gulika is not considered inauspicious: it is even good for reaping, gathering grain, trade, medical treatment, repaying debts and a number of other activities; the view that whatever is begun during Gulika will repeat itself is a popular (mainly Tamil) belief.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday or Friday — the days of the gentle (saumya) planets: the Moon, Mercury, Jupiter and Venus.
A tithi favourable for new undertakings: in the bright half of the month — the 2nd, 3rd, 5th, 7th, 10th, 11th and 13th, in the dark half — the 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 5th.
Group: Bhadra. Deity: Vidhatr.
Patronizes the second day of the waning Moon - Vidhatr. This period is suitable for all matters designed for development and long-term preservation, for example, for laying the foundations of buildings.
Meaning: Feeder; feeder of flowers
Symbol: Cow udder, flower (lotus), arrow and circle
Deity: Brhaspati
Type: light (kshipra, laghu) — For quick matters: trade, healing, study, travel, purchases and starting a business.
Vimshottari lord: Saturn
Shakti: give manifestation of spiritual energy, feeding
One of the two most inauspicious yogas: worldly undertakings are not begun in it at all; good for fasting, prayer and spiritual practice.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
Deity: Aryaman
Auspicious: dealings with authorities and superiors, fame, home and housing, clothing and jewellery.
A karana is half a tithi; there are 60 of them in a lunar month.
Lord: Mars
Promotes decisive manifestations of will, competitions, active and gambling games, sports, training, overcoming obstacles, working with fire, metal (especially iron), mechanisms, electricity, explosive substances and weapons, militant actions, demand from debtors, litigation, verdicts, quarrels, conflicts, control of parasites (insects and rats) and similar matters. Some medical procedures, such as massage or chiropractic therapy, can be carried out during this time.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): unfavorable for planting seeds, flowers and trees or for working in the field (favorable for fighting pests or pruning something)
plants of the day: onions, garlic and thorny plants, plants that actively defend themselves
nakshatra Pushya
Soaking seeds is allowed, but not planting or sowing.
Krishna-dvitya
planting and sowing are allowed (long-term result)
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
A tithi “burnt” by the Sun in its current sign (the Sun in Dhanu or Mina — the 2nd, in Vrishabha or Kumbha — the 4th, in Mesha or Karka — the 6th, in Mithuna or Kanya — the 8th, in Simha or Vrischika — the 10th, in Tula or Makara — the 12th): unfavourable for new undertakings.
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Rahu (a different segment for each weekday). No new work, journeys or deals are started; whatever was begun earlier may be continued.
How it is calculated: following the South Indian tradition (Tamil Nadu, Kerala), as Drik Panchang does — the daytime from sunrise to sunset (upper limb of the disc, with refraction) is divided into 8 parts, and Rahu Kalam is part 7 (Mon 2, Sat 3, Fri 4, Wed 5, Thu 6, Tue 7, Sun 8).
Another tradition — Kala Vela: the eighth parts of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order starting from the lord of the day, while the eighth part, the last before sunset, is “empty”, without a lord; in this tradition it is given to Rahu — today {y} (on Sundays it coincides with the calculation above).
Yet another tradition — printed panchangas: a nominal day of 6:00–18:00, so Rahu Kalam always falls at the same clock time — today 15:00–16:30; if the nominal 6:00–18:00 day is counted in local mean time — 15:29–16:59 by the clock. Far from India this is a rough approximation.
Using the rising and setting of the centre of the disc without refraction (old Siddhantic panchangas): {x}.
At night Rahu Kalam is usually not reckoned (the translator of the Kalaprakashika, 1917: “it occurs only in the daytime”); a few divide the night into 8 parts as well, but there is no generally accepted order of the night parts. In North India, Choghadiya is more often consulted to choose the hour.
One-eighth of the daytime associated with Yama: unfavourable for new undertakings and journeys.
How it is calculated: the eighths of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day; Yamaganda (Yamaghantaka) is Jupiter’s portion, today part 3. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 09:00–10:30.
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Gulika (the son of Saturn). Whatever is begun at this time tends to repeat, so funerals are not held and loans are not taken during Gulika; important new undertakings are usually avoided.
How it is calculated: Saturn’s portion among the eighths of the daytime (planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day), today part 5. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 12:00–13:30. According to a note by the translator of the Kalaprakashika, Gulika is not considered inauspicious: it is even good for reaping, gathering grain, trade, medical treatment, repaying debts and a number of other activities; the view that whatever is begun during Gulika will repeat itself is a popular (mainly Tamil) belief.
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
The Moon in Pushya, the best of the nakshatras for new undertakings (except weddings).
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.
Group: Jaya. Deity: Vishnu.
Vishnu rules the third day of the waning moon. It is a good time for cutting hair, nails, shaving and other cosmetic procedures. You can start any important business.
Meaning: Wrapping around (like a snake), hugging
Symbol: Curled snake
Deity: Naga - the lord of snakes (Sharpa)
Type: sharp (tikshna, daruna) — For drastic actions: surgery, severing ties, taming, exorcism, fighting diseases and enemies; unsuitable for other auspicious undertakings (the exception is weddings: Mula is among the nakshatras for marriage).
Vimshottari lord: Mercury
Shakti: cause suffering with poison, paralyze
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.
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.
Lord: Mercury
If Mercury is not under the influence of malefic planets, the day will be favorable, active, you can do a lot and learn a lot (if the opposite happens, there will be absent-mindedness, vanity and ill-considered actions leading to losses). Owner day promotes all intellectual and creative pursuits: music, graphics, poetry, literature, linguistics, mathematics, astrology, the study of ordinary and secret sciences.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): doing work related to water and earth - plowing and sowing, planting flowers and trees
plants of the day: climbers, plants that depend on others and adapt quickly, all leafy greens
nakshatra Ashlesha
For pruning and uprooting; plowing and watering are allowed, but nothing else.
Krishna-tritya
any undertakings
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
“Burnt” tithi of the weekday: Sun — 12, Mon — 11, Tue — 5, Wed — 3, Thu — 6, Fri — 8, Sat — 9. Whatever is begun bears no fruit.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
The Moon in Ashwini, Ashlesha, Magha, Jyeshtha, Mula or Revati — the nakshatras at the junctions of signs. For those born in them, tradition prescribes a pacifying rite; new undertakings call for caution.
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Rahu (a different segment for each weekday). No new work, journeys or deals are started; whatever was begun earlier may be continued.
How it is calculated: following the South Indian tradition (Tamil Nadu, Kerala), as Drik Panchang does — the daytime from sunrise to sunset (upper limb of the disc, with refraction) is divided into 8 parts, and Rahu Kalam is part 5 (Mon 2, Sat 3, Fri 4, Wed 5, Thu 6, Tue 7, Sun 8).
Another tradition — Kala Vela: the eighth parts of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order starting from the lord of the day, while the eighth part, the last before sunset, is “empty”, without a lord; in this tradition it is given to Rahu — today {y} (on Sundays it coincides with the calculation above).
Yet another tradition — printed panchangas: a nominal day of 6:00–18:00, so Rahu Kalam always falls at the same clock time — today 12:00–13:30; if the nominal 6:00–18:00 day is counted in local mean time — 12:29–13:59 by the clock. Far from India this is a rough approximation.
Using the rising and setting of the centre of the disc without refraction (old Siddhantic panchangas): {x}.
At night Rahu Kalam is usually not reckoned (the translator of the Kalaprakashika, 1917: “it occurs only in the daytime”); a few divide the night into 8 parts as well, but there is no generally accepted order of the night parts. In North India, Choghadiya is more often consulted to choose the hour.
One-eighth of the daytime associated with Yama: unfavourable for new undertakings and journeys.
How it is calculated: the eighths of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day; Yamaganda (Yamaghantaka) is Jupiter’s portion, today part 2. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 07:30–09:00.
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Gulika (the son of Saturn). Whatever is begun at this time tends to repeat, so funerals are not held and loans are not taken during Gulika; important new undertakings are usually avoided.
How it is calculated: Saturn’s portion among the eighths of the daytime (planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day), today part 4. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 10:30–12:00. According to a note by the translator of the Kalaprakashika, Gulika is not considered inauspicious: it is even good for reaping, gathering grain, trade, medical treatment, repaying debts and a number of other activities; the view that whatever is begun during Gulika will repeat itself is a popular (mainly Tamil) belief.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Vishti Karana with the Moon in Karka, Simha, Kumbha or Mina: Bhadra resides on earth (bhu-loka) and is especially harmful.
Group: Rikta. Deity: Yama.
The ruler of the fourth day of the waning Moon is Yama. Important matters should not be started. It is possible to conduct military maneuvers, remove obstacles and destroy something.
Meaning: Powerful, sufficient
Symbol: Throne, palanquin, royal canopy
Deity: Pitris or Pitars - ancestors of the clan, forefathers
Type: fierce (ugra, krura) — For destructive and dangerous tasks: demolition, work with fire and weapons, disputes; unsuitable for other auspicious undertakings (the exception is weddings: Magha is among the nakshatras for marriage).
Vimshottari lord: Ketu
Shakti: leave the body (temporarily or completely), give transformation similar to death
Auspicious: 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.
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.
Lord: Jupiter
The time of Jupiter's action is considered the most favorable for all worldly and spiritual affairs not related to coercion or anger. You can begin spiritual practices, good deeds, study of philosophy, Doctrine, various sciences.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): sowing, planting flowers and trees
plants of the day: plants with large sweet fruits, or with fleshy (voluminous) stems and leaves
nakshatra Magha
For pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else.
Krishna-chaturti
for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
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.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Rahu (a different segment for each weekday). No new work, journeys or deals are started; whatever was begun earlier may be continued.
How it is calculated: following the South Indian tradition (Tamil Nadu, Kerala), as Drik Panchang does — the daytime from sunrise to sunset (upper limb of the disc, with refraction) is divided into 8 parts, and Rahu Kalam is part 6 (Mon 2, Sat 3, Fri 4, Wed 5, Thu 6, Tue 7, Sun 8).
Another tradition — Kala Vela: the eighth parts of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order starting from the lord of the day, while the eighth part, the last before sunset, is “empty”, without a lord; in this tradition it is given to Rahu — today {y} (on Sundays it coincides with the calculation above).
Yet another tradition — printed panchangas: a nominal day of 6:00–18:00, so Rahu Kalam always falls at the same clock time — today 13:30–15:00; if the nominal 6:00–18:00 day is counted in local mean time — 13:59–15:29 by the clock. Far from India this is a rough approximation.
Using the rising and setting of the centre of the disc without refraction (old Siddhantic panchangas): {x}.
At night Rahu Kalam is usually not reckoned (the translator of the Kalaprakashika, 1917: “it occurs only in the daytime”); a few divide the night into 8 parts as well, but there is no generally accepted order of the night parts. In North India, Choghadiya is more often consulted to choose the hour.
One-eighth of the daytime associated with Yama: unfavourable for new undertakings and journeys.
How it is calculated: the eighths of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day; Yamaganda (Yamaghantaka) is Jupiter’s portion, today part 1. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 06:00–07:30.
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Gulika (the son of Saturn). Whatever is begun at this time tends to repeat, so funerals are not held and loans are not taken during Gulika; important new undertakings are usually avoided.
How it is calculated: Saturn’s portion among the eighths of the daytime (planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day), today part 3. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 09:00–10:30. According to a note by the translator of the Kalaprakashika, Gulika is not considered inauspicious: it is even good for reaping, gathering grain, trade, medical treatment, repaying debts and a number of other activities; the view that whatever is begun during Gulika will repeat itself is a popular (mainly Tamil) belief.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Group: Purna. Deity: Soma.
The fifth day of the waning moon is owned by Soma, who patronizes medicine, surgery and cleansing the body of poisons. You can begin other important things.
Meaning: Prior red
Symbol: Headboard, rarely: hammock, ficus
Deity: Bhaga (Share, Distributor) - god of wealth and family
Type: fierce (ugra, krura) — For destructive and dangerous tasks: demolition, work with fire and weapons, disputes; unsuitable for other auspicious undertakings (the exception is weddings: Magha is among the nakshatras for marriage).
Vimshottari lord: Venus
Shakti: give reproduction, the receiving of fruit
Auspicious: 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.
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.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): planting flowers and trees; digging the ground is not very favorable; do not prune and the like
plants of the day: flowers, ornamental plants
nakshatra Purva-Phalguni
For pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else.
Krishna-panchami
any undertakings
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
An additional auspicious combination of weekday and nakshatra, not given in all panchangas: Sun — Mula, Mon — Dhanishtha, Tue — Uttara Bhadrapada, Wed — Krittika, Thu — Punarvasu, Fri — Purva Phalguni, Sat — Swati.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Rahu (a different segment for each weekday). No new work, journeys or deals are started; whatever was begun earlier may be continued.
How it is calculated: following the South Indian tradition (Tamil Nadu, Kerala), as Drik Panchang does — the daytime from sunrise to sunset (upper limb of the disc, with refraction) is divided into 8 parts, and Rahu Kalam is part 4 (Mon 2, Sat 3, Fri 4, Wed 5, Thu 6, Tue 7, Sun 8).
Another tradition — Kala Vela: the eighth parts of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order starting from the lord of the day, while the eighth part, the last before sunset, is “empty”, without a lord; in this tradition it is given to Rahu — today {y} (on Sundays it coincides with the calculation above).
Yet another tradition — printed panchangas: a nominal day of 6:00–18:00, so Rahu Kalam always falls at the same clock time — today 10:30–12:00; if the nominal 6:00–18:00 day is counted in local mean time — 10:59–12:29 by the clock. Far from India this is a rough approximation.
Using the rising and setting of the centre of the disc without refraction (old Siddhantic panchangas): {x}.
At night Rahu Kalam is usually not reckoned (the translator of the Kalaprakashika, 1917: “it occurs only in the daytime”); a few divide the night into 8 parts as well, but there is no generally accepted order of the night parts. In North India, Choghadiya is more often consulted to choose the hour.
One-eighth of the daytime associated with Yama: unfavourable for new undertakings and journeys.
How it is calculated: the eighths of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day; Yamaganda (Yamaghantaka) is Jupiter’s portion, today part 7. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 15:00–16:30.
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Gulika (the son of Saturn). Whatever is begun at this time tends to repeat, so funerals are not held and loans are not taken during Gulika; important new undertakings are usually avoided.
How it is calculated: Saturn’s portion among the eighths of the daytime (planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day), today part 2. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 07:30–09:00. According to a note by the translator of the Kalaprakashika, Gulika is not considered inauspicious: it is even good for reaping, gathering grain, trade, medical treatment, repaying debts and a number of other activities; the view that whatever is begun during Gulika will repeat itself is a popular (mainly Tamil) belief.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Group: Nanda. Deity: Kartikeya.
Kartikeya presides over the sixth day of the waning moon, favoring coronations (taking office), establishing new friendships, carrying out festivals and performances.
Meaning: Following red
Symbol: Half of the bed under the feet (foot)
Deity: Aryaman (Lord of Hospitality)
Type: fixed (dhruva, sthira) — For what is firm and lasting: laying house foundations, housewarming, planting, weddings, taking office, long-term projects.
Vimshottari lord: Sun
Shakti: accumulate and prosper through alliances
Auspicious: jewellery, celebrations, travel, creative undertakings.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): working in the field, planting flowers and trees, sowing, making a pond and a well; do not plow
plants of the day: slow-growing, long-lived, dense, heavy, sturdy plants
nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni
Planting and sowing are allowed.
Krishna-shashti
plowing the ground
A coincidence of the weekday (Sun, Tue or Sat), a Bhadra tithi (2, 7 or 12) and a “tripada” nakshatra (Krittika, Punarvasu, Uttara Phalguni, Vishakha, Uttara Ashadha, Purva Bhadrapada). The result of whatever is begun repeats three times: good for purchases and investments, bad for losses, loans, surgery and funerals.
“Saw”: the tithi number and the weekday number (Sun = 1 … Sat = 7) add up to 13 — Sun and the 12th tithi, Mon and the 11th, Tue and the 10th, Wed and the 9th, Thu and the 8th, Fri and the 7th, Sat and the 6th. One of the worst yogas: auspicious activities are postponed.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
“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.
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.
“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.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Group: Bhadra. Deity: Indra.
The seventh day of the waning moon is ruled by Indra and this favors the start of travel, the purchase of vehicles, as well as other matters where movement is a characteristic feature.
Meaning: Hand, fist
Symbol: Palm or fist
Deity: Savitar (Animating, Awakening)
Type: light (kshipra, laghu) — For quick matters: trade, healing, study, travel, purchases and starting a business.
Vimshottari lord: Moon
Shakti: give the obtaining of what you want with your own hands, dexterity
Inauspicious: portends trouble and hindrances; if necessary, the first 6 ghatis (about 2 h 24 min) are skipped.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): planting trees, sowing grain crops
plants of the day: laurel, spices, for example hot peppers
nakshatra Hasta
Soaking seeds is allowed, but not planting or sowing.
Krishna-saptami
soaking seeds is allowed, digging the ground
tillage and sowing are forbidden
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.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
The yoga of the “destruction of the world”: Sunday with the 7th tithi or Wednesday with the 1st. One of the worst yogas: auspicious activities are postponed.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
0 — does not affect the haircut rating
8th tithi: a day of Durga and Shiva, good for fasting and worship, but weaker than usual for worldly undertakings.
Group: Jaya. Deity: Vasus.
The ruler of the eighth day of the waning Moon is Vasus, which favors the beginning of military operations, the construction of defenses and fortifications.
Meaning: Brilliant, clear
Symbol: Pearl or brilliant jewel
Deity: Tvashtri (Heavenly Architect) or Vishwakarma (Vastu God)
Type: soft (mridu, maitra) — For arts and music, friendship and love, new clothes and jewellery, weddings and festivals.
Vimshottari lord: Mars
Shakti: accumulate brilliant qualities (receive well-deserved respect)
Auspicious: good and religious deeds, starting work, helping people.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
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.
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 Chitra
No pruning; planting flowers, soaking and the like are allowed.
Krishna-ashtami
tillage and sowing are forbidden
for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
“Burnt” combination of weekday and nakshatra: Sun — Bharani, Mon — Chitra, Tue — Uttara Ashadha, Wed — Dhanishtha, Thu — Uttara Phalguni, Fri — Jyeshtha, Sat — Revati. Whatever is begun “burns up” without bearing fruit.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Group: Rikta. Deity: Serpent (Naga).
The Serpent (Naga) presides over the ninth day of the waning Moon, which is suitable for struggle, destruction, coercion and for efforts to overcome obstacles.
Meaning: Sword
Symbol: Sword, also sprout or coral
Deity: Waiu (Wind)
Type: movable (chara, chala) — For journeys and moving house, buying vehicles, gardening, quick and temporary changes.
Vimshottari lord: Rahu
Shakti: scatter like air, move, convert
Auspicious: lasting and long-term matters, laying foundations and building, vows.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): 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 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
any undertakings
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
0 — does not affect the haircut rating
“Omitted” tithi, lying entirely between two sunrises and touching neither of them (avama day): unfavourable for new undertakings.
Group: Nanda. Deity: Rudra.
The ruler of the eleventh day of the waning Moon is Rudra, which is favorable for fasting and religious (spiritual) activities. Remembering the Supreme Deity will give especially positive results.
Meaning: Forked branch (also called Radha - gift)
Symbol: Triumphal arch for marriage, potter's wheel
Deity: Indra and Agni
Type: mixed (mishra, sadharana) — For everyday and routine tasks, work with fire and metal; it is better not to begin important new matters.
Vimshottari lord: Jupiter
Shakti: achieve (many and different goals, fruits)
Inauspicious: disputes and pain; the first 5 ghatis (about 2 h) are skipped.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): 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 Vishakha
Planting and sowing are not allowed, but everyday routine tasks may be carried out.
Krishna-ekadashi
plowing, pruning and weeding
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
0 — does not affect the haircut rating
Group: Bhadra. Deity: Sun (Ravi).
The Sun (Ravi) rules the twelfth day of the waning Moon and this period is auspicious for religious ceremonies, lighting the sacred fire and performing one's duties.
Meaning: Following Radha, success
Symbol: Lotus flower, row, furrow or rut
Deity: Mitra (Friend)
Type: soft (mridu, maitra) — For arts and music, friendship and love, new clothes and jewellery, weddings and festivals.
Vimshottari lord: Saturn
Shakti: give worship (whence abundance and honor, worthy relationships and popularity)
Inauspicious: difficulties and obstacles; the first 6 ghatis (about 2 h 24 min) are skipped.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): sowing, planting flowers and trees
plants of the day: plants with large sweet fruits, or with fleshy (voluminous) stems and leaves
nakshatra Anuradha
No pruning; planting flowers, soaking and the like are allowed.
Krishna-dvadashi
neutral
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
0 — does not affect the haircut rating
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.
Group: Jaya. Deity: God of Love.
The thirteenth day of the waning moon is ruled by the God of love, which is favorable for establishing friendly relations, sensual pleasures, as well as celebrations.
Meaning: 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)
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 Jyestha
For pruning and uprooting; plowing and watering are allowed, but nothing else.
Krishna-trayodashi
no pruning or felling
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut
Group: Rikta. Deity: Kali.
Kali rules the fourteenth day of the waning moon and promotes destruction, appeal to elementals (forces of nature, elements) and spirits.
Meaning: Root
Symbol: Roots, elephant goad, lion's tail (panicle)
Deity: Nirriti (Goddess of Destruction or Alakshmi)
Type: sharp (tikshna, daruna) — For drastic actions: surgery, severing ties, taming, exorcism, fighting diseases and enemies; unsuitable for other auspicious undertakings (the exception is weddings: Mula is among the nakshatras for marriage).
Vimshottari lord: Ketu
Shakti: destroy, crush (also the ability to destroy destruction)
Auspicious: everything lasting — foundations, building, planting, long-term commitments.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): 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 Mula
For pruning and uprooting; plowing and watering are allowed, but nothing else.
Krishna-chaturdashi
for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
For pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Inauspicious: portends failures and injuries; the first 9 ghatis (about 3 h 36 min) are skipped.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
The Sun moves into a new sign: a time for holy baths, dana and worship of the Sun, but not for new undertakings.
14th tithi of the waning Moon, the eve of the new moon: unfavourable for new undertakings; a day of Shiva (Masik Shivaratri).
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.
Meaning: Prior invincible, unsubdued
Symbol: Elephant tusk, fan or bed
Deity: Varuna
Type: fierce (ugra, krura) — For destructive and dangerous tasks: demolition, work with fire and weapons, disputes; unsuitable for other auspicious undertakings (the exception is weddings: Magha is among the nakshatras for marriage).
Vimshottari lord: Venus
Shakti: add strength, energy (regenerate)
Auspicious: festivals, joyful occasions, rest and recreation.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
Deity: 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.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): planting trees, sowing grain crops
plants of the day: laurel, spices, for example hot peppers
nakshatra Purva-Ashadha
For pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else.
Amavasya
do not start anything, only finish up safe tasks that require no exertion
Planting and sowing are allowed.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
An eclipse on a neighbouring Vedic day (the day before, including the night before this day’s sunrise, or the day after): its influence is weaker, but important undertakings are better postponed.
New moon: a day of the ancestors (shraddha, tarpana) and of spiritual practice, unfavourable for worldly undertakings.
Patron: Madhava; Aditya — Pushan. Full moon in nakshatra Magha. Ritu: Shishira.
Group: Nanda. Deity: Brahma.
The ruler of the first lunar day is Brahma. This time is suitable for all types of ceremonies.
Meaning: Subsequent invincible, insubordinate
Symbol: Small bed
Deity: Vishva-Deva (All Gods)
Type: fixed (dhruva, sthira) — For what is firm and lasting: laying house foundations, housewarming, planting, weddings, taking office, long-term projects.
Vimshottari lord: Sun
Shakti: give an undeniable victory, thanks to alliances and support
Inauspicious: sudden hindrances, a “lightning strike”; the first 3 ghatis (about 1 h 12 min) are skipped.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
Deity: Vayu (Marut)
Fixed, but auspicious: good for auspicious ceremonies, offerings and homa, work for prosperity and livelihood.
A karana is half a tithi; there are 60 of them in a lunar month.
The Moon covers the Sun (occurs only at new moon). Traditionally it is Rahu’s time: Sutak begins 12 hours (4 praharas) before the eclipse; during the eclipse people refrain from eating and recite mantras, and afterwards take a holy bath and give dana.
The Moon is too far from the Earth to cover the Sun completely: a bright ring remains around it.
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-Ashadha
Planting and sowing are allowed.
Shukla-pratipat
digging, plowing, planting trees
Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result.
according to the Indian tradition: Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result (planting or sowing is not allowed).
The “secret” Navaratri of the month of Magha — a time of hidden sadhana devoted to the Goddess.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
There is an eclipse on this date, but it is not visible at this location (or it is only penumbral): Sutak and eclipse rites are not observed, the influence is weak; important undertakings are still better postponed.
Group: Bhadra. Deity: Vidhatr.
Patronizes the second lunar day of Vidhatr. This period is suitable for all matters designed for development and long-term preservation, for example, for laying the foundations of buildings.
Meaning: Listener
Symbol: Ear (listener), three footprints (Vishnu's steps), trident
Deity: Shri Vishnu
Type: movable (chara, chala) — For journeys and moving house, buying vehicles, gardening, quick and temporary changes.
Vimshottari lord: Moon
Shakti: bind together (three worlds, i.e. all)
Especially auspicious: success in any undertaking, study and spiritual practice.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): 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 Shravana
Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result.
according to the Indian tradition: Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result (planting or sowing is not allowed).
Shukla-dvitya
planting and sowing are allowed (long-term result)
Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result.
according to the Indian tradition: Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result (planting or sowing is not allowed).
The “secret” Navaratri of the month of Magha — a time of hidden sadhana devoted to the Goddess.
The same combination of weekday (Sun, Tue or Sat) and Bhadra tithi (2, 7 or 12), but with the nakshatra Mrigashirsha, Chitra or Dhanishtha. The result repeats twice: good for acquisitions, bad for losses, loans and funerals.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
Began on a Tuesday: danger of fire — construction is not started and work with fire and machinery is avoided; suitable for legal matters.
The Moon in Kumbha or Mina (from the middle of Dhanishtha to the end of Revati). During these five nakshatras people do not travel south, gather firewood or grass, lay a roof or build a bed; cremation is performed with a special rite.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Group: Jaya. Deity: Vishnu.
Vishnu rules the third lunar day. It is a suitable time for cutting hair, nails, shaving and other cosmetic procedures. You can begin any important business.
Meaning: The richest or fastest, Shravishtha - the most famous
Symbol: Drum or flute
Deity: Vasu (kind) - 8 phenomena of nature, assistants of Indra
Type: movable (chara, chala) — For journeys and moving house, buying vehicles, gardening, quick and temporary changes.
Vimshottari lord: Mars
Shakti: bring abundance and fame through the direction and organization of people
One of the two most inauspicious yogas: worldly undertakings are not begun in it at all. It is, however, very good for holy baths, dana, japa and ancestor rites.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): 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 Dhanishtha
Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result.
according to the Indian tradition: Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result (planting or sowing is not allowed).
Shukla-tritya
any undertakings
The “secret” Navaratri of the month of Magha — a time of hidden sadhana devoted to the Goddess.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
The Moon in Kumbha or Mina (from the middle of Dhanishtha to the end of Revati). During these five nakshatras people do not travel south, gather firewood or grass, lay a roof or build a bed; cremation is performed with a special rite.
The nitya yoga of “calamity” is in force for most of the day: worldly undertakings are postponed, but the day is good for holy baths, dana, japa and ancestor rites.
Group: Rikta. Deity: Yama.
The ruler of the fourth lunar day is Yama. Important matters should not be started. It is possible to conduct military maneuvers, remove obstacles and destroy something.
Meaning: 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
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.
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 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-chaturti
felling trees, for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
The “secret” Navaratri of the month of Magha — a time of hidden sadhana devoted to the Goddess.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Group: Purna. Deity: Soma.
The fifth lunar day is owned by Soma, who patronizes medicine, surgery and cleansing the body of poisons. You can begin other important things.
Meaning: 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
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.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): planting flowers and trees; digging the ground is not very favorable; do not prune and the like
plants of the day: flowers, ornamental plants
nakshatra Purva-Bhadra
For pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else.
Shukla-panchami
do not fell trees, any undertakings
The “secret” Navaratri of the month of Magha — a time of hidden sadhana devoted to the Goddess.
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Group: Nanda. Deity: Kartikeya.
Kartikeya presides on the sixth lunar day, favoring coronations (taking office), establishing new friendships, celebrating holidays and performances.
Meaning: Later blessed (foot, leg)
Symbol: Part of the red bed for legs (foot), twins
Deity: Ahirbudhyana (Serpent of the Deep - Milky Way under the horizon)
Type: fixed (dhruva, sthira) — For what is firm and lasting: laying house foundations, housewarming, planting, weddings, taking office, long-term projects.
Vimshottari lord: Saturn
Shakti: give rain (nourishment and stability)
Auspicious: spiritual practice, mantras, worship, study with a teacher.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): working in the field, planting flowers and trees, sowing, making a pond and a well; do not plow
plants of the day: slow-growing, long-lived, dense, heavy, sturdy plants
nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra
Planting and sowing are allowed.
Shukla-shashti
plowing the ground
The “secret” Navaratri of the month of Magha — a time of hidden sadhana devoted to the Goddess.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Group: Bhadra. Deity: Indra.
The seventh lunar day is ruled by Indra and this favors the start of travel, the purchase of vehicles, as well as other matters where movement is a characteristic feature.
Meaning: Rich, prosperous
Symbol: Fish (sometimes a couple) or drum
Deity: Pushan (Prosperous)
Type: soft (mridu, maitra) — For arts and music, friendship and love, new clothes and jewellery, weddings and festivals.
Vimshottari lord: Mercury
Shakti: nourish (satiate at the expense of its abundance)
Especially auspicious: success of undertakings, gaining knowledge and receiving initiations.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): planting trees, sowing grain crops
plants of the day: laurel, spices, for example hot peppers
nakshatra Revati
No pruning; planting flowers, soaking and the like are allowed.
according to the Indian tradition: No pruning; planting flowers, soaking seeds and the like are allowed.
Shukla-saptami
soaking seeds is allowed, farming
The “secret” Navaratri of the month of Magha — a time of hidden sadhana devoted to the Goddess.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
A single tithi touches three consecutive days (a long tithi that prevails at two sunrises): unfavourable for weddings and important undertakings.
Meaning: Riders or Grooms
Symbol: Horse's Head
Deity: Ashwini Kumara
Type: light (kshipra, laghu) — For quick matters: trade, healing, study, travel, purchases and starting a business.
Vimshottari lord: Ketu
Shakti: quickly achieve anything
Auspicious (in some traditions — especially auspicious): study, practice, mastering new things — anything achieved through effort.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): field work, planting rice, grain, trees or flowers
plants of the day: watery vegetables such as cucumbers and zucchini, water-loving plants such as rice
nakshatra Ashwini
Soaking seeds is allowed, but not planting or sowing.
Shukla-saptami
soaking seeds is allowed, farming
tillage and sowing are forbidden
The “secret” Navaratri of the month of Magha — a time of hidden sadhana devoted to the Goddess.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Group: Jaya. Deity: Vasus.
The ruler of the eighth lunar day is Vasu, which favors the beginning of military operations, the construction of defenses and fortifications.
Meaning: Carrier (porter or loader)
Symbol: Yoni (bosom, source)
Deity: Yama (Dharma-raja)
Type: fierce (ugra, krura) — For destructive and dangerous tasks: demolition, work with fire and weapons, disputes; unsuitable for other auspicious undertakings (the exception is weddings: Magha is among the nakshatras for marriage).
Vimshottari lord: Venus
Shakti: take (take away) something
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.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): unfavorable for planting seeds, flowers and trees or for working in the field (favorable for fighting pests or pruning something)
plants of the day: onions, garlic and thorny plants, plants that actively defend themselves
nakshatra Bharani
For pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else.
Shukla-ashtami
tillage and sowing are forbidden
for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
The “secret” Navaratri of the month of Magha — a time of hidden sadhana devoted to the Goddess.
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Group: Rikta. Deity: Serpent (Naga).
The serpent (Naga) patronizes the ninth lunar day, which is suitable for struggle, destruction, coercion and for efforts to overcome obstacles.
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 Bharani
For pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else.
Shukla-navami
for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
Planting and sowing are not allowed, but everyday routine tasks may be carried out.
any undertakings
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Group: Purna. Deity: Dharma.
The tenth lunar day is patronized by Dharma, which favors virtuous deeds, religious events, spiritual practices, as well as other pious activities. You can start any important work.
Meaning: Cutter (chisel) or chopping
Symbol: Sharp tool (axe, razor), flame
Deity: Agni
Type: mixed (mishra, sadharana) — For everyday and routine tasks, work with fire and metal; it is better not to begin important new matters.
Vimshottari lord: Sun
Shakti: burn and ignite others
what to do (Tibetan tradition): sowing, planting flowers and trees
plants of the day: plants with large sweet fruits, or with fleshy (voluminous) stems and leaves
nakshatra Krittika
Planting and sowing are not allowed, but everyday routine tasks may be carried out.
Shukla-dashami
any undertakings
Planting and sowing are allowed.
pruning and weeding
+1 — favourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Group: Nanda. Deity: Rudra.
The ruler of the eleventh lunar day is Rudra, which is favorable for fasting and religious (spiritual) activities. Remembering the Supreme Deity will give especially positive results.
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)
what to do (Tibetan tradition): planting flowers and trees; digging the ground is not very favorable; do not prune and the like
plants of the day: flowers, ornamental plants
nakshatra Rohini
Planting and sowing are allowed.
Shukla-ekadashi
pruning and weeding
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.
Group: Bhadra. Deity: Sun (Ravi).
The Sun (Ravi) rules the twelfth lunar day and this period is auspicious for religious ceremonies, lighting the sacred fire and performing one's duties.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): working in the field, planting flowers and trees, sowing, making a pond and a well; do not plow
plants of the day: slow-growing, long-lived, dense, heavy, sturdy plants
nakshatra Mrigashirsha
No pruning; planting flowers, soaking and the like are allowed.
according to the Indian tradition: No pruning; planting flowers, soaking seeds and the like are allowed.
Shukla-dvadashi
neutral
For pruning and uprooting; plowing and watering are allowed, but nothing else.
0 — does not affect the haircut rating
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.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): planting trees, sowing grain crops
plants of the day: laurel, spices, for example hot peppers
nakshatra Ardra
For pruning and uprooting; plowing and watering are allowed, but nothing else.
Shukla-triodashi
no pruning or felling
Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result.
according to the Indian tradition: Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result (planting or sowing is not allowed).
+1 — favourable for a haircut
what to do (Tibetan tradition): field work, planting rice, grain, trees or flowers
plants of the day: watery vegetables such as cucumbers and zucchini, water-loving plants such as rice
nakshatra Punarvasu
Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result.
according to the Indian tradition: Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result (planting or sowing is not allowed).
Shukla-chaturdashi
not good for sowing seeds, for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
Soaking seeds is allowed, but not planting or sowing.