January 2184 falls, in the lunar calendar (amanta), within the months Margashirsha (until 13.01), Pausha (from 14.01). Periods: until 16.01 — Kharmas. Major festivals: 17.01 Makara Sankranti (Uttarayana).
Icons this month (17)
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
- 20.01 Tue — Amrita Siddhi Yoga, Yoga Siddha, Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) after 14:09
Ashwini (light): for quick matters: trade, healing, study, travel, purchases and starting a business. - 22.01 Thu — Yoga Shubha, Ravi Yoga, Auspicious weekday until 13:17
Krittika (mixed): for everyday and routine tasks, work with fire and metal.
Festivals
- 1.01 Thu Sankashti Chaturthi (Akhuratha)
- 5.01 Mon Kalashtami
- 9.01 Fri Saphala Ekadashi
- 11.01 Sun Pradosha Vrat
- 11.01 Sun Masik Shivaratri
- 13.01 Tue Margashirsha Amavasya
- 13.01 Tue Bhaumvati Amavasya
- 14.01 Wed Chandra Darshan
- 16.01 Fri Lohri
- 16.01 Fri Vinayaka Chaturthi
- 17.01 Sat Makara Sankranti (Uttarayana)
- 17.01 Sat Thai Pongal
- 18.01 Sun Skanda Shashti
- 20.01 Tue Masik Durgashtami
- 23.01 Fri Pausha Putrada Ekadashi
- 25.01 Sun Pradosha Vrat
- 27.01 Tue Pausha Purnima (Shakambhari)
- 27.01 Tue Thaipusam
- 31.01 Sat Sakat Chauth (Sankashti, Lambodara)
Special muhurta yogas
- 3.01 Sat Tripushkar Yoga 08:16–08:57 (04.01)
- 4.01 Sun Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day
- 4.01 Sun Tripushkar Yoga 08:57–06:28 (05.01)
- 4.01 Sun Amrita Siddhi Yoga 06:28–08:57 (05.01)
- 9.01 Fri Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 16:51–08:54 (10.01)
- 11.01 Sun Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 18:35–08:52 (12.01)
- 18.01 Sun Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 10:52–08:44 (19.01)
- 20.01 Tue Amrita Siddhi Yoga 08:43–06:45 (21.01)
- 20.01 Tue Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 08:43–06:45 (21.01)
- 21.01 Wed Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 05:42–08:40 (22.01)
- 24.01 Sat Dwipushkar Yoga 08:37–19:28
- 26.01 Mon Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:33–08:32 (27.01)
- 27.01 Tue Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 05:33–08:31 (28.01)
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.
Dwipushkar Yoga: The same combination of weekday (Sun, Tue or Sat) and Bhadra tithi (2, 7 or 12), but with the nakshatra Mrigashirsha, Chitra or Dhanishtha. The result repeats twice: good for acquisitions, bad for losses, loans and funerals.
Avoid starting important matters
- 1.01 Thu — Rikta tithi, Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi), Fierce or sharp nakshatra
- 2.01 Fri — Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra), Anandadi: Kana, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
- 3.01 Sat — Krakacha Yoga, Fierce or sharp nakshatra, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
- 5.01 Mon — Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi), Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra), Anandadi: Vajra
- 7.01 Wed — Krakacha Yoga, Rikta tithi, Anandadi: Kaladanda
- 11.01 Sun — Anandadi: Kana, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
- 12.01 Mon — Krishna Chaturdashi, Fierce or sharp nakshatra, Anandadi: Lumbaka
- 13.01 Tue — Amavasya, Fierce or sharp nakshatra, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
- 14.01 Wed — Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra), Samvartaka Yoga, Anandadi: Vajra
- 16.01 Fri — Vyatipata, Rikta tithi, Panchaka
- 17.01 Sat — Kshaya tithi, Sankranti day, Rikta tithi
- 23.01 Fri — Yamaghanta, Vishti (Bhadra) (unfavourable day)
- 25.01 Sun — Vaidhriti, Fierce or sharp nakshatra, Anandadi: Dhwanksha
- 30.01 Fri — Bhadra on earth, Fierce or sharp nakshatra, Anandadi: Kana
- 31.01 Sat — Anandadi: Utpata, Rikta tithi, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
Sky this month
- 13.01 New moon (Amavasya) 17:49
- 17.01 Makara Sankranti 00:58 — the Sun enters Makara (Capricorn)
- 27.01 Full moon (Purnima) 18:44
- There are no eclipses this month.
Periods
- until 16.01 Kharmas
- 16.01 02:46 – 20.01 07:59 Dosha-free Panchaka
Samvatsara and month
Subhanu (No. 17, “beautifully shining”) — A year of health and well-being: good rains, peace in families. more
Northern samvatsara: Vilamba. Shaka Samvat 2105, Vikram Samvat 2240, Kali Yuga 5284.
Margashirsha (Sahas) — The month of which Krishna says: “Among the months I am Margashirsha” (Bhagavad Gita 10.35). Gita Jayanti, Datta Jayanti. more
Pausha (Sahasya) — The cold month of Dhanur Masa and Kharmas: no weddings are held until Makara Sankranti, and with it Uttarayana begins. more
Amanta — reckoning lunar months from new moon to new moon (South and West India; this calendar shows months this way). Purnimanta — reckoning from full moon to full moon (North India): the bright half of the month (Shukla Paksha) bears the same name in both systems, while the dark half (Krishna Paksha) in purnimanta already belongs to the next month. So, for example, Krishna Janmashtami is “Shravana, Krishna 8” in amanta and “Bhadrapada, Krishna 8” in purnimanta: it is one and the same day.
Times are standard time UTC+3 (from the site settings, without daylight saving time) · panchanga at sunrise (upper limb of the Sun’s disc, with refraction) · ayanamsa Lahiri · place 55°45′ N 37°35′ E · festival dates are calculated for this location by the rules of kala vyapti · times of Sankranti are accurate to within a few minutes · after 2100, times are approximate: the ΔT correction for such dates is unknown
| Summary | Avoid starting important matters — Rikta tithi, Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) |
|---|---|
| Month | Margashirsha (amanta) · Pausha (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Subhanu (No. 17) · Shaka 2105 · Vikram 2240 more |
| Period | Kharmas |
| Festivals | Sankashti Chaturthi (Akhuratha) |
At sunrise 08:58
| Tithi | 4Krishna-chaturti (Rikta, Yama) · until 04:04 (02.01) more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Ashlesha, pada 2 (sharp, Naga - the lord of snakes (Sharpa), Mercury) · until 22:32 more Gandamula |
| Yoga | Vishkambha (“prop, bolt”, inauspicious) · until 20:14 more |
| Karana | Bava (movable) · until 15:23 more |
| Vara | Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Dhanu (Sagittarius), Moon: Karka (Cancer) |
Changes during the day
| from 15:23 | karana Balava |
|---|---|
| from 20:14 | yoga Priti |
| from 22:32 | nakshatra Magha |
| from 04:04 (02.01) | tithi Krishna-panchami |
| from 04:04 (02.01) | karana Kaulava |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 08:12 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 08:58 |
| Noon | 12:32 |
| Sunset | 16:06 |
| End of twilight | 16:53 |
| Moonrise | 20:24 |
| Moonset | 10:31 |
| Day length | 7 h 07 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 0, average — 8, bad — 5
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise |
|---|
Festivals and periods
Sankashti Chaturthi (Akhuratha) · Ganesha
The monthly fast for Ganesha on the fourth day of the waning Moon — the “trouble-removing” Chaturthi. Devotees fast from sunrise until moonrise, then perform Ganesha Puja and offer water to the Moon (arghya).
Rule: at moonrise, 20:24
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
- Kharmas
Muhurta
Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:04–08:58 (02.01)
Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:58–04:04 (02.01) Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 04:04–08:58 (02.01)
Anandadi: Amrita 08:58–22:32 Anandadi: Musala 22:32–08:58 (02.01)
- Gandanta (nakshatra): 16:05–05:01 (02.01)
- Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Ashlesha
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 06:43–07:51 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:18–12:47 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 13:44–14:12 |
| Godhuli | 16:06–16:40 |
| Pradosha | 16:06–19:29 |
| Nishitha | 23:58–01:06 (02.01) |
| Amrita Kalam | 20:49–22:32 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 13:26–14:19 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 08:58–09:52 |
| Gulika Kalam | 10:45–11:39 |
| Dur Muhurta | 11:21–11:49, 14:12–14:41 |
| Varjyam | 10:36–12:19 |
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 09:56–10:58, 11:41–12:23, 13:18–16:06 |
Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Ashlesha; tithi Krishna-chaturti; lagna Dhanu 08:58, Makara 09:56, Kumbha 10:58, Mina 11:41, Mesha 12:23, Vrishabha 13:18, Mithuna 14:52
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Ashlesha — physical affliction (suffering); Thursday — success.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Krishna-chaturti 08:58–16:06: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Cautions:
- Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Avoid starting important matters · score S = −3
There is a mild prohibition (Amavasya, Krishna Chaturdashi, Bhadra on earth, Vyatipata, Vaidhriti, kshaya tithi, Sankranti, Ashubha Yoga) or the total score is -3 or lower: the day is unfavourable for important new matters, but suitable for fasting, prayer and everyday work.
+1 Anandadi: Amrita 08:58–22:32+1 Auspicious weekday0 Kharmas−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 08:58–22:32−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:58–04:04 (02.01)−2 Rikta tithi 08:58–04:04 (02.01)
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Avoid starting important matters — Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra), Anandadi: Kana |
|---|---|
| Month | Margashirsha (amanta) · Pausha (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Subhanu (No. 17) · Shaka 2105 · Vikram 2240 more |
| Period | Kharmas |
At sunrise 08:58
| Tithi | 5Krishna-panchami (Purna, Soma) · until 05:55 (03.01) more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Magha, pada 2 (fierce, Pitris or Pitars - ancestors of the clan, forefathers, Ketu) · until 00:43 (03.01) more Gandamula |
| Yoga | Priti (“love, affection”, auspicious) · until 20:21 more |
| Karana | Kaulava (movable) · until 16:55 more |
| Vara | Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Dhanu (Sagittarius), Moon: Simha (Leo) |
Changes during the day
| from 16:55 | karana Taitila |
|---|---|
| from 20:21 | yoga Ayushman |
| from 00:43 (03.01) | nakshatra Purva-Phalguni |
| from 05:55 (03.01) | tithi Krishna-shashti |
| from 05:55 (03.01) | karana Gara |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 08:12 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 08:58 |
| Noon | 12:33 |
| Sunset | 16:07 |
| End of twilight | 16:54 |
| Moonrise | 21:32 |
| Moonset | 10:56 |
| Day length | 7 h 09 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, Magha (08:58–16:07) is good for sowing, for root crops.
Festivals and periods
- Kharmas
Muhurta
Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 00:43–08:58 (03.01) Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:55–08:58 (03.01)
Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 08:58–00:43 (03.01)
Anandadi: Siddhi 00:43–08:58 (03.01) Anandadi: Kana 08:58–00:43 (03.01)
- Gandanta (tithi): 05:29–06:21 (03.01)
- Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Magha
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 06:43–07:51 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:18–12:47 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 13:44–14:13 |
| Godhuli | 16:07–16:41 |
| Pradosha | 16:07–19:29 |
| Nishitha | 23:59–01:06 (03.01) |
| Amrita Kalam | 22:06–23:51 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 11:39–12:33 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 14:20–15:14 |
| Gulika Kalam | 09:52–10:45 |
| Dur Muhurta | 10:24–10:53, 12:47–13:16 |
| Varjyam | 11:37–13:22 |
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, cutting toenails | average throughout the daytime |
| Bathing, washing hair | average throughout the daytime |
Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Magha; tithi Krishna-panchami; lagna Dhanu 08:58, Makara 09:52, Kumbha 10:54, Mina 11:37, Mesha 12:19, Vrishabha 13:14, Mithuna 14:49
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Magha — loss of property; Friday — universal respect.
Cautions:
- The Muhurta Chintamani warns: whoever shaves in Magha nakshatra 4 times a year puts their life in danger — frequent haircuts in this nakshatra are best avoided.
- Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
- Friday: B. V. Raman advises against cutting nails (the rating above is the site’s summary, which uses the same weekdays for nails as for haircuts, so Friday counts as auspicious).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Avoid starting important matters · score S = −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: Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra)
+1 Yoga Priti 08:58–20:21+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 08:58–05:55 (03.01)0 Kharmas−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 08:58–00:43 (03.01)−2 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 08:58–00:43 (03.01)−3 Anandadi: Kana 08:58–00:43 (03.01)
| Summary | Avoid starting important matters — Krakacha Yoga, Fierce or sharp nakshatra |
|---|---|
| Month | Margashirsha (amanta) · Pausha (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Subhanu (No. 17) · Shaka 2105 · Vikram 2240 more |
| Period | Kharmas |
At sunrise 08:58
| Tithi | 6Krishna-shashti (Nanda, Kartikeya) · until 08:16 (04.01) more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Purva-Phalguni, pada 2 (fierce, Bhaga (Share, Distributor) - god of wealth and family, Venus) · until 03:26 (04.01) more |
| Yoga | Ayushman (“long-lived”, auspicious) · until 20:54 more |
| Karana | Gara (movable) · until 19:02 more |
| Vara | Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Dhanu (Sagittarius), Moon: Simha (Leo) |
Changes during the day
| from 19:02 | karana Vanija |
|---|---|
| from 20:54 | yoga Saubhagya |
| from 03:26 (04.01) | nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni |
| from 08:16 (04.01) | tithi Krishna-saptami |
| from 08:16 (04.01) | karana Vishti |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 08:12 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 08:58 |
| Noon | 12:33 |
| Sunset | 16:09 |
| End of twilight | 16:55 |
| Moonrise | 22:39 |
| Moonset | 11:17 |
| Day length | 7 h 10 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 5, average — 4, bad — 4
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Phalguni (08:58–16:09) is good for root crops.
Festivals and periods
- Kharmas
Muhurta
Ravi Yoga 03:26–08:57 (04.01) Tripushkar Yoga 08:16–08:57 (04.01)
Krakacha Yoga 08:58–08:16 (04.01) Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:16–08:57 (04.01)
Anandadi: Lumbaka 08:58–03:26 (04.01) Anandadi: Utpata 03:26–08:57 (04.01)
- Bhadra on earth: 08:16–10:10 (04.01)
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 | 06:43–07:50 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:19–12:48 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 13:45–14:14 |
| Godhuli | 16:09–16:42 |
| Pradosha | 16:09–19:30 |
| Nishitha | 23:59–01:07 (04.01) |
| Amrita Kalam | 20:19–22:05 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 10:45–11:39 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 13:27–14:21 |
| Gulika Kalam | 08:58–09:52 |
| Dur Muhurta | 08:58–09:26, 09:26–09:55 |
| Varjyam | 09:38–11:24 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: bad throughout the daytime
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | bad throughout the daytime |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | bad throughout the daytime |
| Bathing, washing hair | bad throughout the daytime |
Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Purva-Phalguni; tithi Krishna-shashti; lagna Dhanu 08:58, Makara 09:48, Kumbha 10:50, Mina 11:33, Mesha 12:15, Vrishabha 13:10, Mithuna 14:45
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Purva-Phalguni — ill health; Saturday — decline of physical strength.
Cautions:
- Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Avoid starting important matters · score S = −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 Ayushman 08:58–20:540 Kharmas0 Tripushkar Yoga 08:16–08:57 (04.01)−1 Anandadi: Lumbaka 08:58–03:26 (04.01)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 08:58–03:26 (04.01)−3 Krakacha Yoga 08:58–08:16 (04.01)
| Summary | Ordinary day — pros: Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Ravi Yoga; cons: Samvartaka Yoga, Vishti (Bhadra) |
|---|---|
| Month | Margashirsha (amanta) · Pausha (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Subhanu (No. 17) · Shaka 2105 · Vikram 2240 more |
| Period | Kharmas |
At sunrise 08:57
| Tithi | 7Krishna-saptami (Bhadra, Indra) · until 10:56 (05.01) more the tithi will also last until tomorrow’s sunrise (tryahasparsha) |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Uttara-Phalguni, pada 1 (fixed, Aryaman (Lord of Hospitality), Sun) · until 06:28 (05.01) more |
| Yoga | Saubhagya (“good fortune, marital happiness”, auspicious) · until 21:44 more |
| Karana | Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 21:35 more |
| Vara | Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Dhanu (Sagittarius), Moon: Simha (Leo) |
Changes during the day
| from 21:35 | karana Bava |
|---|---|
| from 21:44 | yoga Shobhana |
| from 06:28 (05.01) | nakshatra Hasta |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 08:11 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 08:57 |
| Noon | 12:34 |
| Sunset | 16:10 |
| End of twilight | 16:56 |
| Moonrise | 23:46 |
| Moonset | 11:37 |
| Day length | 7 h 12 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 4, average — 9, bad — 0
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Phalguni (08:57–16:10) is good for sowing.
- Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 08:57–16:10: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Festivals and periods
- Kharmas
Muhurta
Ravi Yoga 08:57–06:28 (05.01) Tripushkar Yoga 08:57–06:28 (05.01) Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day Amrita Siddhi Yoga 06:28–08:57 (05.01)
Samvartaka Yoga all day Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 06:28–08:57 (05.01)
Anandadi: Mitra 08:57–06:28 (05.01) Anandadi: Manasa 06:28–08:57 (05.01)
- Bhadra on earth: 08:16–10:10
- Bhadra in the netherworld: 10:10–21:35; Bhadra Puchha 13:36–14:56; Bhadra Mukha 14:56–17:09
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 | 06:43–07:50 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:19–12:48 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 13:46–14:15 |
| Godhuli | 16:10–16:44 |
| Pradosha | 16:10–19:31 |
| Nishitha | 00:00–01:07 (05.01) |
| Amrita Kalam | 22:21–00:10 (05.01) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 15:16–16:10 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 12:34–13:28 |
| Gulika Kalam | 14:22–15:16 |
| Dur Muhurta | 15:12–15:41 |
| Varjyam | 11:33–13:21 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 10:10–16:10
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | average 10:10–16:10 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average 10:10–16:10 |
| Bathing, washing hair | average throughout the daytime |
Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni; tithi Krishna-saptami; lagna Dhanu 08:57, Makara 09:44, Kumbha 10:46, Mina 11:30, Mesha 12:11, Vrishabha 13:06, Mithuna 14:41
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Uttara-Phalguni — destruction of all diseases; Sunday — physical well-being.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Bhadra on earth 08:57–10:10: no shaving or haircuts during Vishti Karana (according to the Muhurta Chintamani, Bhadra does harm when it is on earth; in heaven and in the netherworld its influence on earth is weak).
Cautions:
- The Muhurta Chintamani warns: whoever shaves in 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 = +1
Auspicious and inauspicious factors are balanced: a day for routine matters; important matters are best timed for favourable days.
+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day+2 Ravi Yoga 08:57–06:28 (05.01)+1 Anandadi: Mitra 08:57–06:28 (05.01)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 08:57–06:28 (05.01)+1 Yoga Saubhagya 08:57–21:440 Kharmas0 Tripushkar Yoga 08:57–06:28 (05.01)−2 Tryahasparsha−2 Vishti (Bhadra) 10:10–21:35−3 Samvartaka Yoga all day
| Summary | Avoid starting important matters — Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi), Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) |
|---|---|
| Month | Margashirsha (amanta) · Pausha (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Subhanu (No. 17) · Shaka 2105 · Vikram 2240 more |
| Period | Kharmas |
| Festivals | Kalashtami |
At sunrise 08:57
| Tithi | 7Krishna-saptami (Bhadra, Indra) · until 10:56 more vriddhi: the same tithi also prevailed at yesterday’s sunrise |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Hasta, pada 1 (light, Savitar (Animating, Awakening), Moon) · until 09:34 (06.01) more |
| Yoga | Shobhana (“splendid, beautiful”, auspicious) · until 22:41 more |
| Karana | Bava (movable) · until 10:56 more |
| Vara | Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Dhanu (Sagittarius), Moon: Kanya (Virgo) |
Changes during the day
| from 10:56 | tithi Krishna-ashtami |
|---|---|
| from 10:56 | karana Balava |
| from 22:41 | yoga Atiganda |
| from 00:17 (06.01) | karana Kaulava |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 08:11 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 08:57 |
| Noon | 12:34 |
| Sunset | 16:11 |
| End of twilight | 16:57 |
| Moonrise | none |
| Moonset | 11:57 |
| Day length | 7 h 14 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 10:56 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Hasta (08:57–16:11) 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, 16:11–19:32
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
- Kharmas
Muhurta
Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 08:57–10:56 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:57–10:56
Anandadi: Vajra all day
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 06:43–07:50 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:20–12:49 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 13:47–14:15 |
| Godhuli | 16:11–16:45 |
| Pradosha | 16:11–19:32 |
| Nishitha | 00:00–01:07 (06.01) |
| Amrita Kalam | 02:48–04:36 (06.01) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 09:51–10:46 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 11:40–12:34 |
| Gulika Kalam | 13:28–14:23 |
| Dur Muhurta | 12:49–13:18, 14:15–14:44 |
| Varjyam | 15:57–17:46 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: good 09:40–10:42
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | good 09:40–10:42 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | good 09:40–10:42 |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 09:40–10:42, 11:26–12:07, 13:03–16:11 |
Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Hasta; tithi Krishna-saptami until 10:56, Krishna-ashtami from 10:56; lagna Dhanu 08:57, Makara 09:40, Kumbha 10:42, Mina 11:26, Mesha 12:07, Vrishabha 13:03, Mithuna 14:37
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Hasta — imparting radiance (to the person); Monday — clear, bright complexion.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Krishna-ashtami 10:56–16:11: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Cautions:
- Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
- Monday: according to the Kalaprakashika, it is good for a haircut only during the waxing Moon.
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Avoid starting important matters · score S = −3
There is a mild prohibition (Amavasya, Krishna Chaturdashi, Bhadra on earth, Vyatipata, Vaidhriti, kshaya tithi, Sankranti, Ashubha Yoga) or the total score is -3 or lower: the day is unfavourable for important new matters, but suitable for fasting, prayer and everyday work.
+1 Auspicious nakshatra all day+1 Yoga Shobhana 08:57–22:41+1 Auspicious weekday0 Kharmas−1 Ashtami 10:56–08:56 (06.01)−1 Anandadi: Vajra all day−2 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 08:57–10:56−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:57–10:56
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: Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Auspicious nakshatra; cons: Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn), Anandadi: Dhwanksha |
|---|---|
| Month | Margashirsha (amanta) · Pausha (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Subhanu (No. 17) · Shaka 2105 · Vikram 2240 more |
| Period | Kharmas |
At sunrise 08:56
| Tithi | 8Krishna-ashtami (Jaya, Vasus) · until 13:37 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Hasta, pada 4 (light, Savitar (Animating, Awakening), Moon) · until 09:34 more |
| Yoga | Atiganda (“great danger”, inauspicious) · until 23:34 more |
| Karana | Kaulava (movable) · until 13:37 more |
| Vara | Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Dhanu (Sagittarius), Moon: Kanya (Virgo) |
Changes during the day
| from 09:34 | nakshatra Chitra |
|---|---|
| from 13:37 | tithi Krishna-navami |
| from 13:37 | karana Taitila |
| from 23:34 | yoga Sukarma |
| from 02:52 (07.01) | karana Gara |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 08:11 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 08:56 |
| Noon | 12:34 |
| Sunset | 16:13 |
| End of twilight | 16:59 |
| Moonrise | 00:52 |
| Moonset | 12:16 |
| Day length | 7 h 16 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 1, average — 9, bad — 3
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 09:34 | from 13:37 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Hasta (08:56–09:34) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Chitra (09:34–16:13) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Festivals and periods
- Kharmas
Muhurta
Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:56–13:37
Anandadi: Saumya 08:56–09:34 Anandadi: Dhwanksha 09:34–08:56 (07.01)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 06:42–07:49 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:20–12:49 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 13:47–14:16 |
| Godhuli | 16:13–16:46 |
| Pradosha | 16:13–19:33 |
| Nishitha | 00:01–01:08 (07.01) |
| Amrita Kalam | 05:18–07:06 (07.01) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 14:24–15:18 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 10:45–11:40 |
| Gulika Kalam | 12:35–13:29 |
| Dur Muhurta | 10:24–10:53, 22:54–00:01 (07.01) |
| Varjyam | 18:32–20:20 |
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 09:37–10:38, 11:22–12:03, 12:59–16:13 |
Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Hasta until 09:34, Chitra from 09:34; tithi Krishna-ashtami until 13:37, Krishna-navami from 13:37; lagna Dhanu 08:56, Makara 09:37, Kumbha 10:38, Mina 11:22, Mesha 12:03, Vrishabha 12:59, Mithuna 14:33
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Hasta (until 09:34) — imparting radiance (to the person); Chitra (from 09:34) — improvement of well-being; Tuesday — harm to longevity.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Krishna-ashtami 08:56–13:37: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
- Krishna-navami 13:37–16:13: 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
Ordinary day · score S = 0
Auspicious and inauspicious factors are balanced: a day for routine matters; important matters are best timed for favourable days.
+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:56–13:37+1 Auspicious nakshatra 08:56–09:340 Anandadi: Saumya 08:56–09:340 Kharmas−1 Ashtami 08:56–13:37−1 Anandadi: Dhwanksha 09:34–08:56 (07.01)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
| Summary | Avoid starting important matters — Krakacha Yoga, Rikta tithi |
|---|---|
| Month | Margashirsha (amanta) · Pausha (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Subhanu (No. 17) · Shaka 2105 · Vikram 2240 more |
| Period | Kharmas |
At sunrise 08:56
| Tithi | 9Krishna-navami (Rikta, Serpent (Naga)) · until 16:03 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Chitra, pada 4 (soft, Tvashtri (Heavenly Architect) or Vishwakarma (Vastu God), Mars) · until 12:29 more |
| Yoga | Sukarma (“good deed”, auspicious) · until 00:12 (08.01) more |
| Karana | Gara (movable) · until 16:03 more |
| Vara | Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Dhanu (Sagittarius), Moon: Tula (Libra) |
Changes during the day
| from 12:29 | nakshatra Swati |
|---|---|
| from 16:03 | tithi Krishna-dashami |
| from 16:03 | karana Vanija |
| from 00:12 (08.01) | yoga Dhriti |
| from 05:06 (08.01) | karana Vishti |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 08:10 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 08:56 |
| Noon | 12:35 |
| Sunset | 16:14 |
| End of twilight | 17:00 |
| Moonrise | 01:58 |
| Moonset | 12:37 |
| Day length | 7 h 18 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 0, average — 9, bad — 4
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 12:29 | from 16:03 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Chitra (08:56–12:29) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Swati (12:29–16:14) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Festivals and periods
- Kharmas
Muhurta
Krakacha Yoga 08:56–16:03
Anandadi: Kaladanda 08:56–12:29 Anandadi: Dhumra 12:29–08:55 (08.01)
- Bhadra in the netherworld: 05:06–18:00 (08.01); Bhadra Puchha 06:58–08:16 (08.01); Bhadra Mukha 08:16–10:26 (08.01)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 06:42–07:49 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 13:48–14:17 |
| Godhuli | 16:14–16:48 |
| Pradosha | 16:14–19:34 |
| Nishitha | 00:01–01:08 (08.01) |
| Amrita Kalam | 05:15–07:01 (08.01) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 12:35–13:30 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 09:51–10:45 |
| Gulika Kalam | 11:40–12:35 |
| Dur Muhurta | 12:20–12:50 |
| Varjyam | 18:39–20:25 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | no suitable window — see the prohibitions below |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | no suitable window — see the prohibitions below |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 08:56–16:03 |
Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Chitra until 12:29, Swati from 12:29; tithi Krishna-navami until 16:03, Krishna-dashami from 16:03; lagna Dhanu 08:56, Makara 09:33, Kumbha 10:35, Mina 11:18, Mesha 11:59, Vrishabha 12:55, Mithuna 14:29
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Chitra (until 12:29) — improvement of well-being; Swati (from 12:29) — relief from all suffering; Wednesday — favour of the authorities.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Krishna-navami 08:56–16:03: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Cautions:
- Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Avoid starting important matters · score S = −3
There is a mild prohibition (Amavasya, Krishna Chaturdashi, Bhadra on earth, Vyatipata, Vaidhriti, kshaya tithi, Sankranti, Ashubha Yoga) or the total score is -3 or lower: the day is unfavourable for important new matters, but suitable for fasting, prayer and everyday work.
+1 Auspicious nakshatra 08:56–12:29+1 Yoga Sukarma 08:56–00:12 (08.01)+1 Auspicious weekday0 Kharmas−1 Anandadi: Kaladanda 08:56–12:29−2 Rikta tithi 08:56–16:03−3 Krakacha Yoga 08:56–16:03
| Summary | Favourable day — Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Anandadi: Sthira |
|---|---|
| Month | Margashirsha (amanta) · Pausha (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Subhanu (No. 17) · Shaka 2105 · Vikram 2240 more |
| Period | Kharmas |
At sunrise 08:55
| Tithi | 10Krishna-dashami (Purna, Dharma) · until 18:00 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Swati, pada 4 (movable, Waiu (Wind), Rahu) · until 14:57 more |
| Yoga | Dhriti (“steadfastness, firmness”, auspicious) · until 00:26 (09.01) more |
| Karana | Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 18:00 more |
| Vara | Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Dhanu (Sagittarius), Moon: Tula (Libra) |
Changes during the day
| from 14:57 | nakshatra Vishakha |
|---|---|
| from 18:00 | tithi Krishna-ekadashi |
| from 18:00 | karana Bava |
| from 00:26 (09.01) | yoga Shula |
| from 06:45 (09.01) | karana Balava |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 08:10 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 08:55 |
| Noon | 12:35 |
| Sunset | 16:16 |
| End of twilight | 17:01 |
| Moonrise | 03:04 |
| Moonset | 13:01 |
| Day length | 7 h 20 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 8, average — 3, bad — 2
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 14:57 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Swati (08:55–14:57) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Vishakha (14:57–16:16) is good for sowing, for root crops.
- Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 08:55–16:16: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Festivals and periods
- Kharmas
Muhurta
Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:55–18:00
Anandadi: Sthira 08:55–14:57 Anandadi: Vardhamana 14:57–08:54 (09.01)
- Bhadra in the netherworld: 05:06–18:00; Bhadra Puchha 06:58–08:16; Bhadra Mukha 08:16–10:26
- Gandanta (tithi): 17:34–18:25
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 06:42–07:48 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:21–12:50 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 13:49–14:18 |
| Godhuli | 16:16–16:49 |
| Pradosha | 16:16–19:35 |
| Nishitha | 00:02–01:08 (09.01) |
| Amrita Kalam | 07:21–09:05 (09.01) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 13:31–14:26 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 08:55–09:50 |
| Gulika Kalam | 10:45–11:40 |
| Dur Muhurta | 11:22–11:51, 14:18–14:48 |
| Varjyam | 21:00–22:43 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: good 09:29–10:31, 11:14–11:55, 12:51–14:57
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | good 09:29–10:31, 11:14–11:55, 12:51–14:57 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | good 09:29–10:31, 11:14–11:55, 12:51–14:57 |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 09:29–10:31, 11:14–11:55, 12:51–14:57 |
Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Swati until 14:57, Vishakha from 14:57; tithi Krishna-dashami; lagna Dhanu 08:55, Makara 09:29, Kumbha 10:31, Mina 11:14, Mesha 11:55, Vrishabha 12:51, Mithuna 14:25
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Swati (until 14:57) — relief from all suffering; Vishakha (from 14:57) — loss of money; Thursday — success.
Cautions:
- Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Favourable day · score S = +4
Auspicious factors outweigh inauspicious ones: ordinary matters can be started.
+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:55–18:00+1 Anandadi: Sthira 08:55–14:57+1 Auspicious nakshatra 08:55–14:57+1 Yoga Dhriti 08:55–00:26 (09.01)+1 Auspicious weekday0 Kharmas−2 Vishti (Bhadra) 08:55–18:00
| Summary | Favourable day — Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Anandadi: Matanga |
|---|---|
| Month | Margashirsha (amanta) · Pausha (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Subhanu (No. 17) · Shaka 2105 · Vikram 2240 more |
| Period | Kharmas |
| Festivals | Saphala Ekadashi |
At sunrise 08:54
| Tithi | 11Krishna-ekadashi (Nanda, Rudra) · until 19:19 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Vishakha, pada 3 (mixed, Indra and Agni, Jupiter) · until 16:51 more |
| Yoga | Shula (“spear, sharp pain”, inauspicious) · until 00:10 (10.01) more |
| Karana | Balava (movable) · until 19:19 more |
| Vara | Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Dhanu (Sagittarius), Moon: Tula (Libra) |
Changes during the day
| from 16:51 | nakshatra Anuradha |
|---|---|
| from 19:19 | tithi Krishna-dvadashi |
| from 19:19 | karana Kaulava |
| from 00:10 (10.01) | yoga Ganda |
| from 07:43 (10.01) | karana Taitila |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 08:09 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 08:54 |
| Noon | 12:36 |
| Sunset | 16:17 |
| End of twilight | 17:03 |
| Moonrise | 04:10 |
| Moonset | 13:29 |
| Day length | 7 h 22 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, Vishakha (08:54–16:17) is good for sowing, for root crops.
Festivals and periods
Saphala Ekadashi · Vishnu
The Ekadashi of the dark half of Margashirsha (Pausha in North India). “Fruitful”: the fast makes new undertakings successful; Narayana is worshipped and oil lamps are lit.
Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 18:00 (08.01)–19:19
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Parana (breaking the fast): 08:54–10:23 (10.01)
- Kharmas
Muhurta
Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:54–19:19 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 16:51–08:54 (10.01)
Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 19:19–08:54 (10.01)
Anandadi: Matanga 08:54–16:51 Anandadi: Rakshasa 16:51–08:54 (10.01)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 06:41–07:48 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:21–12:51 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 13:50–14:19 |
| Godhuli | 16:17–16:51 |
| Pradosha | 16:17–19:37 |
| Nishitha | 00:02–01:09 (10.01) |
| Amrita Kalam | 07:21–09:05, 07:08–08:49 (10.01) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 11:41–12:36 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 14:27–15:22 |
| Gulika Kalam | 09:50–10:45 |
| Dur Muhurta | 10:23–10:53, 12:51–13:20 |
| Varjyam | 21:03–22:44 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 09:25–10:27, 11:10–11:51, 12:47–16:17
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | average 09:25–10:27, 11:10–11:51, 12:47–16:17 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average 09:25–10:27, 11:10–11:51, 12:47–16:17 |
| Bathing, washing hair | average throughout the daytime |
Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Vishakha; tithi Krishna-ekadashi; lagna Dhanu 08:54, Makara 09:25, Kumbha 10:27, Mina 11:10, Mesha 11:51, Vrishabha 12:47, Mithuna 14:21
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Vishakha — loss of money; Friday — universal respect.
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).
- Friday: B. V. Raman advises against cutting nails (the rating above is the site’s summary, which uses the same weekdays for nails as for haircuts, so Friday counts as auspicious).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Favourable day · score S = +4
Auspicious factors outweigh inauspicious ones: ordinary matters can be started.
+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:54–19:19+1 Anandadi: Matanga 08:54–16:51+1 Auspicious weekday0 Kharmas
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Ordinary day — pros: Anandadi: Amrita, Auspicious nakshatra; cons: Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn) |
|---|---|
| Month | Margashirsha (amanta) · Pausha (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Subhanu (No. 17) · Shaka 2105 · Vikram 2240 more |
| Period | Kharmas |
At sunrise 08:54
| Tithi | 12Krishna-dvadashi (Bhadra, Sun (Ravi)) · until 19:56 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Anuradha, pada 3 (soft, Mitra (Friend), Saturn) · until 18:04 more |
| Yoga | Ganda (“danger, knot”, inauspicious) · until 23:21 more |
| Karana | Taitila (movable) · until 19:56 more |
| Vara | Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Dhanu (Sagittarius), Moon: Vrischika (Scorpio) |
Changes during the day
| from 18:04 | nakshatra Jyestha |
|---|---|
| from 19:56 | tithi Krishna-trayodashi |
| from 19:56 | karana Gara |
| from 23:21 | yoga Vriddhi |
| from 07:58 (11.01) | karana Vanija |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 08:09 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 08:54 |
| Noon | 12:36 |
| Sunset | 16:19 |
| End of twilight | 17:04 |
| Moonrise | 05:16 |
| Moonset | 14:03 |
| Day length | 7 h 25 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, Anuradha (08:54–16:19) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Festivals and periods
- Kharmas
Muhurta
Anandadi: Amrita 08:54–18:04 Anandadi: Musala 18:04–08:53 (11.01)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 06:41–07:47 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:21–12:51 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 13:51–14:20 |
| Godhuli | 16:19–16:52 |
| Pradosha | 16:19–19:38 |
| Nishitha | 00:03–01:09 (11.01) |
| Amrita Kalam | none on this day |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 10:45–11:41 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 13:32–14:28 |
| Gulika Kalam | 08:54–09:49 |
| Dur Muhurta | 08:54–09:23, 09:23–09:53 |
| Varjyam | 23:47–01:25 (11.01) |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: bad throughout the daytime
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | bad throughout the daytime |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | bad throughout the daytime |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 09:21–10:23, 11:06–11:47, 12:43–16:19 |
Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Anuradha; tithi Krishna-dvadashi; lagna Dhanu 08:54, Makara 09:21, Kumbha 10:23, Mina 11:06, Mesha 11:47, Vrishabha 12:43, Mithuna 14:17
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”); Saturday — decline of physical strength.
Cautions:
- The Muhurta Chintamani warns: whoever shaves in Anuradha nakshatra 3 times a year puts their life in danger — frequent haircuts in this nakshatra are best avoided.
- Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
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: Amrita 08:54–18:04+1 Auspicious nakshatra 08:54–18:040 Kharmas−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
| Summary | Avoid starting important matters — Anandadi: Kana, Fierce or sharp nakshatra |
|---|---|
| Month | Margashirsha (amanta) · Pausha (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Subhanu (No. 17) · Shaka 2105 · Vikram 2240 more |
| Period | Kharmas |
| Festivals | Pradosha Vrat · Masik Shivaratri |
At sunrise 08:53
| Tithi | 13Krishna-trayodashi (Jaya, God of Love) · until 19:50 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Jyestha, pada 3 (sharp, Indra (Leader of the Gods), Mercury) · until 18:35 more Gandamula |
| Yoga | Vriddhi (“growth, increase”, auspicious) · until 22:01 more |
| Karana | Vanija (movable) · until 19:50 more |
| Vara | Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Dhanu (Sagittarius), Moon: Vrischika (Scorpio) |
Changes during the day
| from 18:35 | nakshatra Mula |
|---|---|
| from 19:50 | tithi Krishna-chaturdashi |
| from 19:50 | karana Vishti |
| from 22:01 | yoga Dhruva |
| from 07:32 (12.01) | karana Shakuni |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 08:08 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 08:53 |
| Noon | 12:37 |
| Sunset | 16:21 |
| End of twilight | 17:06 |
| Moonrise | 06:19 |
| Moonset | 14:45 |
| Day length | 7 h 27 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 1, average — 6, bad — 6
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise |
|---|
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 (08:53–16:21) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Festivals and periods
Pradosha Vrat · Shiva
A fast dedicated to Shiva on the thirteenth lunar day (Trayodashi) of both halves of the month. The decisive time is the evening twilight (Pradosha), when, according to legend, Shiva dances on Mount Kailash: in the evening Shiva Puja and abhisheka of the lingam are performed.
Rule: pradosha vyapini: 3 muhurtas after sunset, 16:21–19:39
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
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, 00:03–01:09 (12.01)
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
- Kharmas
Muhurta
Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 18:35–08:52 (12.01) Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 18:35–08:52 (12.01)
Anandadi: Siddhi 18:35–08:52 (12.01) Anandadi: Kana 08:53–18:35
- Bhadra in the netherworld: 19:50–07:32 (12.01); Bhadra Mukha 19:50–21:46; Bhadra Puchha 06:18–07:28 (12.01)
- Gandanta (nakshatra): 12:31–00:37 (12.01)
- Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Jyestha
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 06:40–07:47 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:22–12:52 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 13:51–14:21 |
| Godhuli | 16:21–16:54 |
| Pradosha | 16:21–19:39 |
| Nishitha | 00:03–01:09 (12.01) |
| Amrita Kalam | 09:36–11:14 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 15:25–16:21 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 12:37–13:33 |
| Gulika Kalam | 14:29–15:25 |
| Dur Muhurta | 15:21–15:51 |
| Varjyam | none on this day |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: bad throughout the daytime
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | bad throughout the daytime |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | bad throughout the daytime |
| Bathing, washing hair | bad throughout the daytime |
Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Jyestha; tithi Krishna-trayodashi; lagna Dhanu 08:53, Makara 09:17, Kumbha 10:19, Mina 11:02, Mesha 11:44, Vrishabha 12:39, Mithuna 14:13
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Jyestha — loss (reduction) of landed property (real estate); Sunday — physical well-being.
Cautions:
- Jyeshtha: favourable for shaving according to the Muhurta Chintamani and B. V. Raman (the rating above follows the Kalaprakashika, where it is avoided).
- Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Avoid starting important matters · score S = −3
There is a mild prohibition (Amavasya, Krishna Chaturdashi, Bhadra on earth, Vyatipata, Vaidhriti, kshaya tithi, Sankranti, Ashubha Yoga) or the total score is -3 or lower: the day is unfavourable for important new matters, but suitable for fasting, prayer and everyday work.
+1 Yoga Vriddhi 08:53–22:010 Kharmas−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 08:53–18:35−3 Anandadi: Kana 08:53–18:35
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Avoid starting important matters — Krishna Chaturdashi, Fierce or sharp nakshatra |
|---|---|
| Month | Margashirsha (amanta) · Pausha (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Subhanu (No. 17) · Shaka 2105 · Vikram 2240 more |
| Period | Kharmas |
At sunrise 08:52
| Tithi | 14Krishna-chaturdashi (Rikta, Kali) · until 19:06 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Mula, pada 3 (sharp, Nirriti (Goddess of Destruction or Alakshmi), Ketu) · until 18:29 more Gandamula |
| Yoga | Dhruva (“fixed, constant (the Pole Star)”, auspicious) · until 20:10 more |
| Karana | Shakuni (fixed, inauspicious) · until 19:06 more |
| Vara | Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Dhanu (Sagittarius), Moon: Dhanu (Sagittarius) |
Changes during the day
| from 18:29 | nakshatra Purva-Ashadha |
|---|---|
| from 19:06 | tithi Amavasya |
| from 19:06 | karana Chatushpada |
| from 20:10 | yoga Vyaghata |
| from 06:31 (13.01) | karana Naga |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 08:07 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 08:52 |
| Noon | 12:37 |
| Sunset | 16:22 |
| End of twilight | 17:07 |
| Moonrise | 07:17 |
| Moonset | 15:37 |
| Day length | 7 h 30 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 1, average — 8, bad — 4
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Mula (08:52–16:22) is good for sowing, for root crops.
- Shakuni 08:52–16:22: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it (it is suitable for sowing).
- Krishna-chaturdashi 08:52–16:22: according to the Kalaprakashika, ploughing on Chaturdashi puts the owner’s life in danger.
Festivals and periods
- Kharmas
Muhurta
Anandadi: Lumbaka 08:52–18:29 Anandadi: Utpata 18:29–08:51 (13.01)
- Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Mula
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 06:40–07:46 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:22–12:52 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 13:52–14:22 |
| Godhuli | 16:22–16:55 |
| Pradosha | 16:22–19:40 |
| Nishitha | 00:04–01:10 (13.01) |
| Amrita Kalam | 12:07–13:43 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 09:48–10:45 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 11:41–12:37 |
| Gulika Kalam | 13:33–14:30 |
| Dur Muhurta | 12:52–13:22, 14:22–14:52 |
| Varjyam | 16:54–18:29, 03:50–05:24 (13.01) |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | no suitable window — see the prohibitions below |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | no suitable window — see the prohibitions below |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 09:13–10:15, 10:58–11:40, 12:35–16:22 |
Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Mula; tithi Krishna-chaturdashi; lagna Dhanu 08:52, Makara 09:13, Kumbha 10:15, Mina 10:58, Mesha 11:40, Vrishabha 12:35, Mithuna 14:09
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Mula — ruin of the family; Monday — clear, bright complexion.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Krishna-chaturdashi 08:52–16:22: a Rikta and Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Cautions:
- Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
- Monday: according to the Kalaprakashika, it is good for a haircut only during the waxing Moon.
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Avoid starting important matters · score S = −3
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
+1 Yoga Dhruva 08:52–20:10+1 Auspicious weekday0 Kharmas−1 Anandadi: Lumbaka 08:52–18:29−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 08:52–18:29−3 Krishna Chaturdashi 08:52–19:06
| Summary | Avoid starting important matters — Amavasya, Fierce or sharp nakshatra |
|---|---|
| Month | Margashirsha (amanta) · Pausha (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Subhanu (No. 17) · Shaka 2105 · Vikram 2240 more |
| Period | Kharmas |
| Festivals | Margashirsha Amavasya · Bhaumvati Amavasya |
At sunrise 08:51
| Tithi | 30Amavasya (Purna, Pitris (ancestors)) · until 17:49 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Purva-Ashadha, pada 3 (fierce, Varuna, Venus) · until 17:52 more |
| Yoga | Vyaghata (“crushing blow”, inauspicious) · until 17:54 more |
| Karana | Naga (fixed, inauspicious) · until 17:49 more |
| Vara | Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Dhanu (Sagittarius), Moon: Dhanu (Sagittarius) |
Changes during the day
| from 17:49 | tithi Shukla-pratipat |
|---|---|
| from 17:49 | karana Kimstughna |
| from 17:52 | nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha |
| from 17:54 | yoga Harshana |
| from 05:01 (14.01) | karana Bava |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 08:06 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 08:51 |
| Noon | 12:37 |
| Sunset | 16:24 |
| End of twilight | 17:09 |
| Moonrise | 08:08 |
| Moonset | 16:40 |
| Day length | 7 h 32 min |
Sky
| New moon (Amavasya) | 17:49 |
|---|
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 |
|---|
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 (08:51–16:24) is good for root crops.
- Naga 08:51–16:24: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Festivals and periods
Margashirsha Amavasya · Pitris (ancestors)
The new moon of Margashirsha; in Tamil Nadu, when it falls in Mula nakshatra, Hanuman Jayanti is celebrated on this day.
Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 19:06 (12.01)–17:49
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Bhaumvati Amavasya · Pitris (ancestors)
A new moon on a Tuesday (Bhauma — Mars): a day of ancestor rites and of propitiating Mars; it is believed to help free one from debts.
Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 19:06 (12.01)–17:49
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
- Kharmas
Muhurta
Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 17:49–08:50 (14.01) Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 17:52–08:50 (14.01) Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 17:52–08:50 (14.01)
Anandadi: Mitra 08:51–17:52 Anandadi: Manasa 17:52–08:50 (14.01)
- Gandanta (tithi): 17:26–18:11
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 06:39–07:45 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:22–12:53 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 13:53–14:23 |
| Godhuli | 16:24–16:57 |
| Pradosha | 16:24–19:41 |
| Nishitha | 00:04–01:10 (14.01) |
| Amrita Kalam | 13:11–14:45 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 14:31–15:27 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 10:44–11:41 |
| Gulika Kalam | 12:38–13:34 |
| Dur Muhurta | 10:22–10:52, 22:58–00:04 (14.01) |
| Varjyam | 01:31–03:03 (14.01) |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | no suitable window — see the prohibitions below |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | no suitable window — see the prohibitions below |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 09:09–10:11, 10:54–11:36, 12:31–16:24 |
Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Purva-Ashadha; tithi Amavasya; lagna Dhanu 08:51, Makara 09:09, Kumbha 10:11, Mina 10:54, Mesha 11:36, Vrishabha 12:31, Mithuna 14:05
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Purva-Ashadha — ruin of the family; Tuesday — harm to longevity.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Amavasya 08:51–16:24: 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 = −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: Amavasya
+1 Anandadi: Mitra 08:51–17:520 Kharmas−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 08:51–17:52−3 Amavasya 08:51–17:49
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), Samvartaka Yoga |
|---|---|
| Month | Pausha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Subhanu (No. 17) · Shaka 2105 · Vikram 2240 more |
| Period | Kharmas |
| Festivals | Chandra Darshan |
At sunrise 08:50
| Tithi | 1Shukla-pratipat (Nanda, Brahma) · until 16:07 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Uttara-Ashadha, pada 3 (fixed, Vishva-Deva (All Gods), Sun) · until 16:49 more |
| Yoga | Harshana (“delighting”, auspicious) · until 15:18 more |
| Karana | Bava (movable) · until 16:07 more |
| Vara | Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Dhanu (Sagittarius), Moon: Makara (Capricorn) |
Changes during the day
| from 15:18 | yoga Vajra |
|---|---|
| from 16:07 | tithi Shukla-dvitya |
| from 16:07 | karana Balava |
| from 16:49 | nakshatra Shravana |
| from 03:09 (15.01) | karana Kaulava |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 08:06 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 08:50 |
| Noon | 12:38 |
| Sunset | 16:26 |
| End of twilight | 17:10 |
| Moonrise | 08:52 |
| Moonset | 17:51 |
| Day length | 7 h 35 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 10, average — 3, bad — 0
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 16:07 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Ashadha (08:50–16:26) 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, 16:26–17:51
Crescent Moon above the horizon after sunset: 16:26–17:51
- Kharmas
Muhurta
Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 16:07–08:49 (15.01)
Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 08:50–16:07 Samvartaka Yoga 08:50–16:07
Anandadi: Chhatra 18:20–08:49 (15.01) Anandadi: Vajra 08:50–11:07 Anandadi: Mudgara 11:07–18:20
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 06:39–07:44 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 13:54–14:24 |
| Godhuli | 16:26–16:59 |
| Pradosha | 16:26–19:42 |
| Nishitha | 00:05–01:10 (15.01) |
| Amrita Kalam | 10:42–12:14, 05:40–07:11 (15.01) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 12:38–13:35 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 09:47–10:44 |
| Gulika Kalam | 11:41–12:38 |
| Dur Muhurta | 12:23–12:53 |
| Varjyam | 20:36–22:07 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: good 16:07–16:26
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 | good 16:07–16:26 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails | good 16:07–16:26 |
| Cutting toenails | average throughout the daytime |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 16:07–16:26 |
Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha; tithi Shukla-pratipat until 16:07, Shukla-dvitya from 16:07; lagna Dhanu 08:50, Makara 09:05, Kumbha 10:07, Mina 10:50, Mesha 11:32, Vrishabha 12:27, Mithuna 14:01
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Uttara-Ashadha — improved health; Wednesday — favour of the authorities.
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: Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra)
+1 Auspicious nakshatra 08:50–16:49+1 Yoga Harshana 08:50–15:18+1 Auspicious weekday0 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 16:07–08:49 (15.01)0 Auspicious tithi 16:07–08:49 (15.01)0 Kharmas0 Surya Dagdha tithi 16:07–08:49 (15.01)0 Yoga Vajra 15:18–16:22−1 Anandadi: Vajra 08:50–11:07−2 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 08:50–16:07−3 Samvartaka Yoga 08:50–16:07
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Favourable day — Yoga Siddhi, Anandadi: Dhwaja; auspicious time — after 14:07 |
|---|---|
| Month | Pausha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Subhanu (No. 17) · Shaka 2105 · Vikram 2240 more |
| Period | Kharmas |
At sunrise 08:49
| Tithi | 2Shukla-dvitya (Bhadra, Vidhatr) · until 14:07 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Shravana, pada 3 (movable, Shri Vishnu, Moon) · until 15:30 more |
| Yoga | Vajra (“diamond, thunderbolt”, inauspicious) · until 12:28 more |
| Karana | Kaulava (movable) · until 14:07 more |
| Vara | Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Dhanu (Sagittarius), Moon: Makara (Capricorn) |
Changes during the day
| from 12:28 | yoga Siddhi |
|---|---|
| from 14:07 | tithi Shukla-tritya |
| from 14:07 | karana Taitila |
| from 15:30 | nakshatra Dhanishtha |
| from 01:03 (16.01) | karana Gara |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 08:05 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 08:49 |
| Noon | 12:38 |
| Sunset | 16:28 |
| End of twilight | 17:12 |
| Moonrise | 09:28 |
| Moonset | 19:08 |
| Day length | 7 h 38 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 14:07 | from 15:30 |
|---|
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 (08:49–15:30) is good for sowing.
Festivals and periods
- Kharmas
Muhurta
Anandadi: Dhwaja 08:49–15:30 Anandadi: Shrivatsa 15:30–08:48 (16.01)
- Dosha-free Panchaka: 02:46 (16.01)–07:59 (20.01)
- Surya Dagdha tithi: Shukla-dvitya
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 06:38–07:43 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:23–12:54 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 13:55–14:25 |
| Godhuli | 16:28–17:00 |
| Pradosha | 16:28–19:44 |
| Nishitha | 00:05–01:10 (16.01) |
| Amrita Kalam | 04:15–05:45 (16.01) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 13:36–14:33 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 08:49–09:46 |
| Gulika Kalam | 10:44–11:41 |
| Dur Muhurta | 11:22–11:52, 14:25–14:56 |
| Varjyam | 19:15–20:45 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: good 09:01–10:03, 10:46–11:28, 12:23–16:28
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | good 09:01–10:03, 10:46–11:28, 12:23–16:28 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails | good 09:01–10:03, 10:46–11:28, 12:23–16:28 |
| Cutting toenails | good 14:07–16:28 |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 09:01–10:03, 10:46–11:28, 12:23–16:28 |
Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Shravana until 15:30, Dhanishtha from 15:30; tithi Shukla-dvitya until 14:07, Shukla-tritya from 14:07; lagna Dhanu 08:49, Makara 09:01, Kumbha 10:03, Mina 10:46, Mesha 11:28, Vrishabha 12:23, Mithuna 13:57
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Shravana (until 15:30) — bodily development (physical growth); Dhanishtha (from 15:30) — longevity (increased vitality); Thursday — success.
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Favourable day · score S = +4
Auspicious factors outweigh inauspicious ones: ordinary matters can be started.
Auspicious time begins after 14:07
+1 Yoga Siddhi 12:28–08:48 (16.01)+1 Anandadi: Dhwaja 08:49–15:30+1 Auspicious nakshatra 08:49–15:30+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 08:49–14:070 Kharmas−1 Surya Dagdha tithi 08:49–14:07
| Summary | Avoid starting important matters — Vyatipata, Rikta tithi |
|---|---|
| Month | Pausha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Subhanu (No. 17) · Shaka 2105 · Vikram 2240 more |
| Period | Kharmas |
| Festivals | Lohri · Vinayaka Chaturthi |
At sunrise 08:48
| Tithi | 3Shukla-tritya (Jaya, Vishnu) · until 11:56 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Dhanishtha, pada 4 (movable, Vasu (kind) - 8 phenomena of nature, assistants of Indra, Mars) · until 14:00 more |
| Yoga | Siddhi (“success, accomplishment”, auspicious) · until 09:29 more |
| Karana | Gara (movable) · until 11:56 more |
| Vara | Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Dhanu (Sagittarius), Moon: Kumbha (Aquarius) |
Changes during the day
| from 09:29 | yoga Vyatipata |
|---|---|
| from 11:56 | tithi Shukla-chaturti |
| from 11:56 | karana Vanija |
| from 14:00 | nakshatra Shatabhisha |
| from 22:49 | karana Vishti |
| from 06:26 (17.01) | yoga Variyana |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 08:04 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 08:48 |
| Noon | 12:38 |
| Sunset | 16:29 |
| End of twilight | 17:13 |
| Moonrise | 09:59 |
| Moonset | 20:28 |
| Day length | 7 h 41 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 8, average — 3, bad — 2
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 11:56 | from 14:00 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Shatabhisha (14:00–16:29) is good for sowing.
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
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), 11:56–13:25
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
- Kharmas
Muhurta
Ravi Yoga 14:00–08:47 (17.01)
Anandadi: Prajapati 08:48–14:00 Anandadi: Saumya 14:00–08:47 (17.01)
- Bhadra on earth: 22:49–09:41 (17.01); Bhadra Mukha 22:49–00:37 (17.01); Bhadra Puchha 08:36–09:41 (17.01)
- Dosha-free Panchaka: 02:46–07:59 (20.01)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 06:37–07:43 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:23–12:54 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 13:56–14:26 |
| Godhuli | 16:29–17:02 |
| Pradosha | 16:29–19:45 |
| Nishitha | 00:05–01:11 (17.01) |
| Amrita Kalam | 05:42–07:11 (17.01) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 11:41–12:39 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 14:34–15:32 |
| Gulika Kalam | 09:46–10:43 |
| Dur Muhurta | 10:20–10:51, 12:54–13:25 |
| Varjyam | 20:43–22:13 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: good 08:57–09:29
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | good 08:57–09:29 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | good 08:57–09:29 |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 08:57–09:59, 10:42–11:24 |
Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Dhanishtha until 14:00, Shatabhisha from 14:00; tithi Shukla-tritya until 11:56, Shukla-chaturti from 11:56; lagna Dhanu 08:48, Makara 08:57, Kumbha 09:59, Mina 10:42, Mesha 11:24, Vrishabha 12:19, Mithuna 13:54, Karka 16:24
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Dhanishtha (until 14:00) — longevity (increased vitality); Shatabhisha (from 14:00) — gaining strength; Friday — universal respect.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Shukla-chaturti 11:56–16:29: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
- Vyatipata 09:29–16:29: auspicious undertakings, including haircuts, are avoided during this yoga (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Cautions:
- Friday: B. V. Raman advises against cutting nails (the rating above is the site’s summary, which uses the same weekdays for nails as for haircuts, so Friday counts as auspicious).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Avoid starting important matters · score S = +1
There is a mild prohibition (Amavasya, Krishna Chaturdashi, Bhadra on earth, Vyatipata, Vaidhriti, kshaya tithi, Sankranti, Ashubha Yoga) or the total score is -3 or lower: the day is unfavourable for important new matters, but suitable for fasting, prayer and everyday work.
Avoid starting important matters: Vyatipata
+2 Yoga Siddhi 08:48–09:29+1 Anandadi: Prajapati 08:48–14:00+1 Auspicious nakshatra 08:48–14:00+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 08:48–11:56+1 Ravi Yoga 14:00–08:47 (17.01)0 Kharmas−1 Panchaka all day−1 Rikta tithi 11:56–08:47 (17.01)−3 Vyatipata 09:29–06:26 (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 — Kshaya tithi, Sankranti day |
|---|---|
| Month | Pausha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Subhanu (No. 17) · Shaka 2105 · Vikram 2240 more |
| Festivals | Makara Sankranti (Uttarayana) · Thai Pongal |
At sunrise 08:47
| Tithi | 4Shukla-chaturti (Rikta, Yama) · until 09:41 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Shatabhisha, pada 4 (movable, Varuna, Rahu) · until 12:25 more |
| Yoga | Variyana (“excellent, best”, auspicious) · until 03:22 (18.01) more |
| Karana | Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 09:41 more |
| Vara | Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Makara (Capricorn), Moon: Kumbha (Aquarius) |
Changes during the day
| from 09:41 | tithi Shukla-panchami (kshaya: not present at any sunrise) |
|---|---|
| from 09:41 | karana Bava |
| from 12:25 | nakshatra Purva-Bhadra |
| from 20:33 | karana Balava |
| from 03:22 (18.01) | yoga Parigha |
| from 07:25 (18.01) | tithi Shukla-shashti |
| from 07:25 (18.01) | karana Kaulava |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 08:03 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 08:47 |
| Noon | 12:39 |
| Sunset | 16:31 |
| End of twilight | 17:15 |
| Moonrise | 10:25 |
| Moonset | 21:50 |
| Day length | 7 h 44 min |
Sky
| Makara Sankranti | 00:58 — the Sun enters Makara (Capricorn) |
|---|
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 1, average — 8, bad — 4
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 09:41 | from 12:25 |
|---|
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 (08:47–12:25) is good for sowing.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Bhadra (12:25–16:31) is good for root crops.
- Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 08:47–09:41: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
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, 08:47–16:31
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
Muhurta
Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:47–09:41 Ravi Yoga 08:47–12:25
Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 09:41–07:25 (18.01) Krakacha Yoga 07:25–08:45 (18.01)
Anandadi: Ananda 08:47–12:25 Anandadi: Kaladanda 12:25–08:45 (18.01)
- Bhadra on earth: 22:49 (16.01)–09:41; Bhadra Mukha 22:49 (16.01)–00:37; Bhadra Puchha 08:36–09:41
- Dosha-free Panchaka: 02:46 (16.01)–07:59 (20.01)
- Gandanta (tithi): 07:04–07:47 (18.01)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 06:36–07:42 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:23–12:54 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 13:56–14:27 |
| Godhuli | 16:31–17:04 |
| Pradosha | 16:31–19:46 |
| Nishitha | 00:06–01:11 (18.01) |
| Amrita Kalam | 03:23–04:53 (18.01) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 10:43–11:41 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 13:37–14:35 |
| Gulika Kalam | 08:47–09:45 |
| Dur Muhurta | 08:47–09:18, 09:18–09:49 |
| Varjyam | 18:24–19:54 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | no suitable window — see the prohibitions below |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | no suitable window — see the prohibitions below |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 08:53–16:31 |
Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Shatabhisha until 12:25, Purva-Bhadra from 12:25; tithi Shukla-chaturti until 09:41, Shukla-panchami from 09:41; lagna Dhanu 08:47, Makara 08:53, Kumbha 09:55, Mina 10:38, Mesha 11:20, Vrishabha 12:15, Mithuna 13:50, Karka 16:20
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Shatabhisha (until 12:25) — gaining strength; Purva-Bhadra (from 12:25) — facing death (dangers); Saturday — decline of physical strength.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Shukla-chaturti 08:47–09:41: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
- Sankranti at 00:58 — a Parva day: no haircuts or shaving on this day (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
- Bhadra on earth 08:47–09:41: no shaving or haircuts during Vishti Karana (according to the Muhurta Chintamani, Bhadra does harm when it is on earth; in heaven and in the netherworld its influence on earth is weak).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Avoid starting important matters · score S = −5
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, Sankranti day
+2 Ravi Yoga 08:47–12:25+1 Anandadi: Ananda 08:47–12:25+1 Auspicious nakshatra 08:47–12:25+1 Yoga Variyana 08:47–03:22 (18.01)+1 Auspicious tithi 09:41–07:25 (18.01)0 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:47–09:410 Bhadra on earth 08:47–09:41−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 12:25–08:45 (18.01)−1 Anandadi: Kaladanda 12:25–08:45 (18.01)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Panchaka all day−1 Sankranti day−2 Kshaya tithi−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 09:41–07:25 (18.01)−2 Rikta tithi 08:47–09:41
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 | Favourable day — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Ravi Yoga; auspicious time — after 13:51 |
|---|---|
| Month | Pausha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Subhanu (No. 17) · Shaka 2105 · Vikram 2240 more |
| Festivals | Skanda Shashti |
At sunrise 08:45
| Tithi | 6Shukla-shashti (Nanda, Kartikeya) · until 05:14 (19.01) more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Purva-Bhadra, pada 4 (fierce, Aja Ekapad - sunbeam or lightning strike, Jupiter) · until 10:52 more |
| Yoga | Parigha (“bolt, barrier”, inauspicious) · until 00:20 (19.01) more |
| Karana | Kaulava (movable) · until 18:19 more |
| Vara | Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Makara (Capricorn), Moon: Mina (Pisces) |
Changes during the day
| from 10:52 | nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra |
|---|---|
| from 18:19 | karana Taitila |
| from 00:20 (19.01) | yoga Shiva |
| from 05:14 (19.01) | tithi Shukla-saptami |
| from 05:14 (19.01) | karana Gara |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 08:02 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 08:45 |
| Noon | 12:39 |
| Sunset | 16:33 |
| End of twilight | 17:17 |
| Moonrise | 10:50 |
| Moonset | 23:11 |
| Day length | 7 h 47 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 3, average — 1, bad — 9
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 10:52 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Bhadra (08:45–10:52) is good for root crops.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Bhadra (10:52–16:33) 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 07:25–05:14 (19.01)
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Muhurta
Ravi Yoga 10:52–08:44 (19.01) Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 10:52–08:44 (19.01)
Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:45–05:14 (19.01) Samvartaka Yoga 05:14–08:44 (19.01)
Anandadi: Chara 08:45–10:52 Anandadi: Sthira 10:52–08:44 (19.01)
- Dosha-free Panchaka: 02:46 (16.01)–07:59 (20.01)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 06:36–07:41 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:24–12:55 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 13:57–14:28 |
| Godhuli | 16:33–17:06 |
| Pradosha | 16:33–19:47 |
| Nishitha | 00:06–01:11 (19.01) |
| Amrita Kalam | 04:52–06:22 (19.01) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 15:35–16:33 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 12:39–13:38 |
| Gulika Kalam | 14:36–15:35 |
| Dur Muhurta | 15:31–16:02 |
| Varjyam | 19:52–21:22 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 10:52–11:16, 12:11–16:33
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | average 10:52–11:16, 12:11–16:33 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average 10:52–11:16, 12:11–16:33 |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 10:52–11:16, 12:11–16:33 |
Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Purva-Bhadra until 10:52, Uttara-Bhadra from 10:52; tithi Shukla-shashti; lagna Dhanu 08:45, Makara 08:49, Kumbha 09:51, Mina 10:35, Mesha 11:16, Vrishabha 12:11, Mithuna 13:46, Karka 16:16
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Purva-Bhadra (until 10:52) — facing death (dangers); Uttara-Bhadra (from 10:52) — a good life; Sunday — physical well-being.
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Favourable day · score S = +4
Auspicious factors outweigh inauspicious ones: ordinary matters can be started.
Auspicious time begins after 13:51
+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 10:52–08:44 (19.01)+2 Ravi Yoga 10:52–08:44 (19.01)+1 Anandadi: Chara 08:45–10:52+1 Auspicious nakshatra 10:52–08:44 (19.01)0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:45–05:14 (19.01) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Yoga Parigha 08:45–13:51−1 Panchaka all day−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 08:45–10:52
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Ordinary day — pros: Anandadi: Matanga, Auspicious nakshatra; cons: Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi), Panchaka |
|---|---|
| Month | Pausha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Subhanu (No. 17) · Shaka 2105 · Vikram 2240 more |
At sunrise 08:44
| Tithi | 7Shukla-saptami (Bhadra, Indra) · until 03:08 (20.01) more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Uttara-Bhadra, pada 4 (fixed, Ahirbudhyana (Serpent of the Deep - Milky Way under the horizon), Saturn) · until 09:22 more |
| Yoga | Shiva (“auspicious, benevolent”, auspicious) · until 21:23 more |
| Karana | Gara (movable) · until 16:10 more |
| Vara | Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Makara (Capricorn), Moon: Mina (Pisces) |
Changes during the day
| from 09:22 | nakshatra Revati |
|---|---|
| from 16:10 | karana Vanija |
| from 21:23 | yoga Siddha |
| from 03:08 (20.01) | tithi Shukla-ashtami |
| from 03:08 (20.01) | karana Vishti |
| from 07:59 (20.01) | nakshatra Ashwini |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 08:01 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 08:44 |
| Noon | 12:39 |
| Sunset | 16:35 |
| End of twilight | 17:19 |
| Moonrise | 11:14 |
| Moonset | none |
| Day length | 7 h 50 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 10, average — 3, bad — 0
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 09:22 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Bhadra (08:44–09:22) is good for sowing.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Revati (09:22–16:35) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Muhurta
Ravi Yoga 08:44–09:22
Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:44–03:08 (20.01)
Anandadi: Matanga 09:22–07:59 (20.01) Anandadi: Gada 08:44–09:22 Anandadi: Rakshasa 07:59–08:43 (20.01)
- Bhadra on earth: 03:08–07:59 (20.01); Bhadra Puchha 04:48–05:54 (20.01); Bhadra Mukha 05:54–07:44 (20.01)
- Bhadra in heaven: 07:59–14:09 (20.01)
- Dosha-free Panchaka: 02:46 (16.01)–07:59 (20.01)
- Gandanta (nakshatra): 02:19–13:40 (20.01)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 06:35–07:39 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:24–12:55 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 13:58–14:30 |
| Godhuli | 16:35–17:07 |
| Pradosha | 16:35–19:49 |
| Nishitha | 00:07–01:11 (20.01) |
| Amrita Kalam | 05:44–07:14 (20.01) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 09:43–10:42 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 11:41–12:40 |
| Gulika Kalam | 13:39–14:37 |
| Dur Muhurta | 12:55–13:27, 14:30–15:01 |
| Varjyam | 20:41–22:11 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: good 08:45–09:47, 10:31–11:12, 12:08–16:35
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | good 08:45–09:47, 10:31–11:12, 12:08–16:35 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | good 08:45–09:47, 10:31–11:12, 12:08–16:35 |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 08:45–09:47, 10:31–11:12, 12:08–16:35 |
Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra until 09:22, Revati from 09:22; tithi Shukla-saptami; lagna Dhanu 08:44, Makara 08:45, Kumbha 09:47, Mina 10:31, Mesha 11:12, Vrishabha 12:08, Mithuna 13:42, Karka 16:12
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Uttara-Bhadra (until 09:22) — a good life; Revati (from 09:22) — increase in property; Monday — clear, bright complexion.
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Ordinary day · score S = +2
Auspicious and inauspicious factors are balanced: a day for routine matters; important matters are best timed for favourable days.
+1 Anandadi: Matanga 09:22–07:59 (20.01)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 08:44–09:22+1 Yoga Shiva 08:44–21:23+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 08:44–03:08 (20.01)0 Ravi Yoga 08:44–09:220 Anandadi: Gada 08:44–09:22−1 Panchaka 08:44–07:59 (20.01)−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:44–03:08 (20.01)
| Summary | Best day — Amrita Siddhi Yoga, Yoga Siddha; auspicious time — after 14:09 |
|---|---|
| Month | Pausha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Subhanu (No. 17) · Shaka 2105 · Vikram 2240 more |
| Festivals | Masik Durgashtami |
At sunrise 08:43
| Tithi | 8Shukla-ashtami (Jaya, Vasus) · until 01:11 (21.01) more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Ashwini, pada 1 (light, Ashwini Kumara, Ketu) · until 06:45 (21.01) more Gandamula |
| Yoga | Siddha (“perfected, accomplished”, auspicious) · until 18:33 more |
| Karana | Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 14:09 more |
| Vara | Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Makara (Capricorn), Moon: Mesha (Aries) |
Changes during the day
| from 14:09 | karana Bava |
|---|---|
| from 18:33 | yoga Sadhya |
| from 01:11 (21.01) | tithi Shukla-navami |
| from 01:11 (21.01) | karana Balava |
| from 06:45 (21.01) | nakshatra Bharani |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 08:00 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 08:43 |
| Noon | 12:40 |
| Sunset | 16:37 |
| End of twilight | 17:20 |
| Moonrise | 11:39 |
| Moonset | 00:31 |
| Day length | 7 h 54 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 1, average — 5, bad — 7
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 08:43–14:09: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
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 03:08–01:11 (21.01)
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Muhurta
Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:43–01:11 (21.01) Amrita Siddhi Yoga 08:43–06:45 (21.01) Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 08:43–06:45 (21.01) Ravi Yoga 06:45–08:41 (21.01)
Anandadi: Amrita 08:43–06:45 (21.01) Anandadi: Musala 06:45–08:41 (21.01)
- Bhadra in heaven: 07:59–14:09
- Gandanta (nakshatra): 02:19–13:40
- Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Ashwini
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 06:34–07:38 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:24–12:56 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 13:59–14:31 |
| Godhuli | 16:37–17:09 |
| Pradosha | 16:37–19:50 |
| Nishitha | 00:07–01:11 (21.01) |
| Amrita Kalam | 23:55–01:27 (21.01) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 14:38–15:38 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 10:41–11:41 |
| Gulika Kalam | 12:40–13:39 |
| Dur Muhurta | 10:18–10:49, 23:03–00:07 (21.01) |
| Varjyam | 02:58–04:29 (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 08:43–09:43, 10:27–11:08, 12:04–16:37 |
Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Ashwini; tithi Shukla-ashtami; lagna Makara 08:43, Kumbha 09:43, Mina 10:27, Mesha 11:08, Vrishabha 12:04, Mithuna 13:38, Karka 16:08
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Ashwini — joy; Tuesday — harm to longevity.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Shukla-ashtami 08:43–16:37: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Best day · score S = +5
The total of auspicious factors is high and there are no prohibitions: suitable for important undertakings.
Auspicious time begins after 14:09
+4 Amrita Siddhi Yoga 08:43–06:45 (21.01)+2 Yoga Siddha 08:43–18:33+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:43–01:11 (21.01)+1 Anandadi: Amrita 08:43–06:45 (21.01)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 08:43–06:45 (21.01)−1 Ashtami 08:43–01:11 (21.01)−1 Gandanta 08:43–13:40−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−2 Vishti (Bhadra) 08:43–14:09
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 | Ordinary day — pros: Ravi Yoga, Yoga Sadhya; cons: Krakacha Yoga, Rikta tithi |
|---|---|
| Month | Pausha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Subhanu (No. 17) · Shaka 2105 · Vikram 2240 more |
At sunrise 08:41
| Tithi | 9Shukla-navami (Rikta, Serpent (Naga)) · until 23:25 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Bharani, pada 1 (fierce, Yama (Dharma-raja), Venus) · until 05:42 (22.01) more |
| Yoga | Sadhya (“attainable, amenable”, auspicious) · until 15:51 more |
| Karana | Balava (movable) · until 12:17 more |
| Vara | Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Makara (Capricorn), Moon: Mesha (Aries) |
Changes during the day
| from 12:17 | karana Kaulava |
|---|---|
| from 15:51 | yoga Shubha |
| from 23:25 | tithi Shukla-dashami |
| from 23:25 | karana Taitila |
| from 05:42 (22.01) | nakshatra Krittika |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 07:58 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 08:41 |
| Noon | 12:40 |
| Sunset | 16:39 |
| End of twilight | 17:22 |
| Moonrise | 12:06 |
| Moonset | 01:51 |
| Day length | 7 h 57 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 0, average — 6, bad — 7
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Bharani (08:41–16:39) is good for root crops.
Muhurta
Ravi Yoga all day Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 05:42–08:40 (22.01) Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 05:42–08:40 (22.01)
Krakacha Yoga 08:41–23:25
Anandadi: Siddhi 05:42–08:40 (22.01) Anandadi: Kana 08:41–05:42 (22.01)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 06:33–07:37 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:00–14:32 |
| Godhuli | 16:39–17:11 |
| Pradosha | 16:39–19:51 |
| Nishitha | 00:08–01:12 (22.01) |
| Amrita Kalam | 01:07–02:38 (22.01) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 12:40–13:40 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 09:41–10:41 |
| Gulika Kalam | 11:41–12:40 |
| Dur Muhurta | 12:24–12:56 |
| Varjyam | 15:56–17:28 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | no suitable window — see the prohibitions below |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | no suitable window — see the prohibitions below |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 08:41–09:40, 10:23–11:04, 12:00–16:39 |
Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Bharani; tithi Shukla-navami; lagna Makara 08:41, Kumbha 09:40, Mina 10:23, Mesha 11:04, Vrishabha 12:00, Mithuna 13:34, Karka 16:04
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Bharani — facing death (dangers); Wednesday — favour of the authorities.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Shukla-navami 08:41–16:39: 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 = −2
Auspicious and inauspicious factors are balanced: a day for routine matters; important matters are best timed for favourable days.
+2 Ravi Yoga all day+1 Yoga Sadhya 08:41–15:51+1 Auspicious weekday0 Anandadi: Kana 08:41–05:42 (22.01) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 08:41–05:42 (22.01)−2 Rikta tithi 08:41–23:25−3 Krakacha Yoga 08:41–23:25
| Summary | Best day — Yoga Shubha, Ravi Yoga; auspicious time — until 13:17 |
|---|---|
| Month | Pausha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Subhanu (No. 17) · Shaka 2105 · Vikram 2240 more |
At sunrise 08:40
| Tithi | 10Shukla-dashami (Purna, Dharma) · until 21:50 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Krittika, pada 1 (mixed, Agni, Sun) · until 04:51 (23.01) more |
| Yoga | Shubha (“goodness, happiness”, auspicious) · until 13:17 more |
| Karana | Taitila (movable) · until 10:36 more |
| Vara | Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Makara (Capricorn), Moon: Mesha (Aries) |
Changes during the day
| from 10:36 | karana Gara |
|---|---|
| from 13:17 | yoga Shukla |
| from 21:50 | tithi Shukla-ekadashi |
| from 21:50 | karana Vanija |
| from 04:51 (23.01) | nakshatra Rohini |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 07:57 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 08:40 |
| Noon | 12:40 |
| Sunset | 16:41 |
| End of twilight | 17:24 |
| Moonrise | 12:38 |
| Moonset | 03:08 |
| Day length | 8 h 00 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 |
|---|
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 (08:40–16:41) is good for root crops.
Muhurta
Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:40–21:50 Ravi Yoga 08:40–04:51 (23.01)
Yamaghanta 08:40–04:51 (23.01) Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 04:51–08:39 (23.01)
Anandadi: Lumbaka 08:40–04:51 (23.01) Anandadi: Utpata 04:51–08:39 (23.01)
- Gandanta (tithi): 21:28–22:13
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 | 02:32–04:05 (23.01) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 13:41–14:41 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 08:40–09:40 |
| Gulika Kalam | 10:40–11:40 |
| Dur Muhurta | 11:20–11:52, 14:33–15:05 |
| Varjyam | 17:16–18:49 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average throughout the daytime
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | average throughout the daytime |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average throughout the daytime |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 08:40–09:36, 10:19–11:00, 11:56–16:41 |
Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Krittika; tithi Shukla-dashami; lagna Makara 08:40, Kumbha 09:36, Mina 10:19, Mesha 11:00, Vrishabha 11:56, Mithuna 13:30, Karka 16:00
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Krittika — consumption (a wasting disease); 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.
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Best day · score S = +5
The total of auspicious factors is high and there are no prohibitions: suitable for important undertakings.
Auspicious time ends by 13:17
+2 Yoga Shubha 08:40–13:17+2 Ravi Yoga 08:40–04:51 (23.01)+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 08:40–21:500 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:40–21:50 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Yamaghanta 08:40–04:51 (23.01) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Anandadi: Lumbaka 08:40–04:51 (23.01)
| Summary | Unfavourable day — Yamaghanta, Vishti (Bhadra) |
|---|---|
| Month | Pausha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Subhanu (No. 17) · Shaka 2105 · Vikram 2240 more |
| Festivals | Pausha Putrada Ekadashi |
At sunrise 08:39
| Tithi | 11Shukla-ekadashi (Nanda, Rudra) · until 20:30 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Rohini, pada 1 (fixed, Prajapati (Brahma - Creator), Moon) · until 04:15 (24.01) more |
| Yoga | Shukla (“bright, pure”, auspicious) · until 10:55 more |
| Karana | Vanija (movable) · until 09:08 more |
| Vara | Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Makara (Capricorn), Moon: Vrishabha (Taurus) |
Changes during the day
| from 09:08 | karana Vishti |
|---|---|
| from 10:55 | yoga Brahma |
| from 20:30 | tithi Shukla-dvadashi |
| from 20:30 | karana Bava |
| from 04:15 (24.01) | nakshatra Mrigashirsha |
| from 07:57 (24.01) | karana Balava |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 07:56 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 08:39 |
| Noon | 12:41 |
| Sunset | 16:43 |
| End of twilight | 17:26 |
| Moonrise | 13:15 |
| Moonset | 04:22 |
| Day length | 8 h 04 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 10, average — 2, bad — 1
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Rohini (08:39–16:43) is good for sowing.
- Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 09:08–16:43: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Festivals and periods
Pausha Putrada Ekadashi · Vishnu
The Ekadashi of the bright half of Pausha: a fast for offspring and the well-being of children. In South India it often coincides with Vaikuntha Ekadashi.
Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 21:50 (22.01)–20:30
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Parana (breaking the fast): 08:37–10:15 (24.01)
Muhurta
Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:39–20:30
Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 08:39–20:30 Yamaghanta 08:39–04:15 (24.01) Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 20:30–08:37 (24.01)
Anandadi: Mitra 08:39–04:15 (24.01) Anandadi: Manasa 04:15–08:37 (24.01)
- Bhadra in heaven: 09:08–20:30; Bhadra Puchha 13:42–14:50; Bhadra Mukha 14:50–16:44
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 | 00:08–01:12 (24.01) |
| Amrita Kalam | 01:08–02:41 (24.01) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 11:40–12:41 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 14:42–15:42 |
| Gulika Kalam | 09:39–10:40 |
| Dur Muhurta | 10:15–10:48, 12:57–13:29 |
| Varjyam | 20:27–22:01 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: good 08:39–09:32, 10:15–10:56, 11:52–16:43
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 08:39–09:32, 10:15–10:56, 11:52–16:43 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails | average throughout the daytime |
| Cutting toenails | good 08:39–09:32, 10:15–10:56, 11:52–16:43 |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 08:39–09:32, 10:15–10:56, 11:52–16:43 |
Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Rohini; tithi Shukla-ekadashi; lagna Makara 08:39, Kumbha 09:32, Mina 10:15, Mesha 10:56, Vrishabha 11:52, Mithuna 13:26, Karka 15:56
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Rohini — destruction of all misfortunes; 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
Unfavourable day · score S = 0
A strict prohibition (a visible eclipse; Visha Yoga of the weekday, tithi and nakshatra; Amrita Siddhi turned to poison; Yamaghanta; the Anandadi yoga Mrityu) or a total score of -7 or lower: any new undertakings are best postponed.
Strict prohibition: Yamaghanta
+1 Yoga Brahma 10:55–08:37 (24.01)+1 Anandadi: Mitra 08:39–04:15 (24.01)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 08:39–04:15 (24.01)+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 08:39–20:300 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 08:39–20:30 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:39–20:30 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−2 Vishti (Bhadra) 09:08–20:30−3 Yamaghanta 08:39–04:15 (24.01)
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Ordinary day — pros: Yoga Brahma, Auspicious nakshatra; cons: Surya Dagdha tithi, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn) |
|---|---|
| Month | Pausha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Subhanu (No. 17) · Shaka 2105 · Vikram 2240 more |
At sunrise 08:37
| Tithi | 12Shukla-dvadashi (Bhadra, Sun (Ravi)) · until 19:28 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Mrigashirsha, pada 1 (soft, Soma (Chandra, Moon), Mars) · until 03:58 (25.01) more |
| Yoga | Brahma (“Brahma, sacred knowledge”, auspicious) · until 08:45 more |
| Karana | Balava (movable) · until 19:28 more |
| Vara | Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Makara (Capricorn), Moon: Vrishabha (Taurus) |
Changes during the day
| from 08:45 | yoga Indra |
|---|---|
| from 19:28 | tithi Shukla-triodashi |
| from 19:28 | karana Kaulava |
| from 03:58 (25.01) | nakshatra Ardra |
| from 06:50 (25.01) | yoga Vaidhriti |
| from 07:04 (25.01) | karana Taitila |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 07:55 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 08:37 |
| Noon | 12:41 |
| Sunset | 16:45 |
| End of twilight | 17:28 |
| Moonrise | 14:00 |
| Moonset | 05:29 |
| Day length | 8 h 08 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 4, average — 9, bad — 0
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Mrigashirsha (08:37–16:45) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Muhurta
Dwipushkar Yoga 08:37–19:28 Ravi Yoga 03:58–08:35 (25.01)
Anandadi: Vajra 08:37–03:58 (25.01) Anandadi: Mudgara 03:58–08:35 (25.01)
- 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 | 06:30–07:33 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:25–12:57 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:02–14:35 |
| Godhuli | 16:45–17:17 |
| Pradosha | 16:45–19:55 |
| Nishitha | 00:09–01:12 (25.01) |
| Amrita Kalam | 19:16–20:51 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 10:39–11:40 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 13:42–14:43 |
| Gulika Kalam | 08:37–09:38 |
| Dur Muhurta | 08:37–09:10, 09:10–09:42 |
| Varjyam | 09:47–11:22 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 08:37–09:28, 10:11–10:52, 11:48–16:45
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | average 08:37–09:28, 10:11–10:52, 11:48–16:45 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average 08:37–09:28, 10:11–10:52, 11:48–16:45 |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 08:37–09:28, 10:11–10:52, 11:48–16:45 |
Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Mrigashirsha; tithi Shukla-dvadashi; lagna Makara 08:37, Kumbha 09:28, Mina 10:11, Mesha 10:52, Vrishabha 11:48, Mithuna 13:22, Karka 15:53
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Mrigashirsha — abundance (well-being, prosperity); Saturday — decline of physical strength.
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 Brahma 08:37–08:45+1 Auspicious nakshatra 08:37–03:58 (25.01)0 Dwipushkar Yoga 08:37–19:28−1 Anandadi: Vajra 08:37–03:58 (25.01)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Surya Dagdha tithi 08:37–19:28
| Summary | Avoid starting important matters — Vaidhriti, Fierce or sharp nakshatra |
|---|---|
| Month | Pausha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Subhanu (No. 17) · Shaka 2105 · Vikram 2240 more |
| Festivals | Pradosha Vrat |
At sunrise 08:35
| Tithi | 13Shukla-triodashi (Jaya, God of Love) · until 18:47 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Ardra, pada 1 (sharp, Rudra (Roaring, angry image of Shiva), Rahu) · until 04:02 (26.01) more |
| Yoga | Vaidhriti (“without support, discord”, inauspicious) · until 05:14 (26.01) more |
| Karana | Taitila (movable) · until 18:47 more |
| Vara | Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Makara (Capricorn), Moon: Mithuna (Gemini) |
Changes during the day
| from 18:47 | tithi Shukla-chaturdashi |
|---|---|
| from 18:47 | karana Gara |
| from 04:02 (26.01) | nakshatra Punarvasu |
| from 05:14 (26.01) | yoga Vishkambha |
| from 06:35 (26.01) | karana Vanija |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 07:53 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 08:35 |
| Noon | 12:41 |
| Sunset | 16:47 |
| End of twilight | 17:29 |
| Moonrise | 14:53 |
| Moonset | 06:28 |
| Day length | 8 h 11 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 |
|---|
Festivals and periods
Pradosha Vrat · Shiva
A fast dedicated to Shiva on the thirteenth lunar day (Trayodashi) of both halves of the month. The decisive time is the evening twilight (Pradosha), when, according to legend, Shiva dances on Mount Kailash: in the evening Shiva Puja and abhisheka of the lingam are performed.
Rule: pradosha vyapini: 3 muhurtas after sunset, 16:47–18:47
the tithi covers the decisive time on both days — the day with greater coverage is chosen
Muhurta
Ravi Yoga 08:35–04:02 (26.01)
Anandadi: Dhwaja 04:02–08:34 (26.01) Anandadi: Dhwanksha 08:35–04:02 (26.01)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 06:29–07:32 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:25–12:58 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:03–14:36 |
| Godhuli | 16:47–17:19 |
| Pradosha | 16:47–19:56 |
| Nishitha | 00:09–01:12 (26.01) |
| Amrita Kalam | 18:00–19:37 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 15:46–16:47 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 12:41–13:43 |
| Gulika Kalam | 14:44–15:46 |
| Dur Muhurta | 15:42–16:14 |
| Varjyam | 12:23–13:59 |
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 Sunday; nakshatra Ardra; tithi Shukla-triodashi; lagna Makara 08:35, Kumbha 09:24, Mina 10:07, Mesha 10:49, Vrishabha 11:44, Mithuna 13:18, Karka 15:49
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:
- Vaidhriti 08:35–16:47: 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 = −2
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 Ravi Yoga 08:35–04:02 (26.01)+1 Auspicious tithi 08:35–18:47−1 Anandadi: Dhwanksha 08:35–04:02 (26.01)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 08:35–04:02 (26.01)−3 Vaidhriti 08:35–05:14 (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 | Ordinary day — pros: Auspicious nakshatra, Auspicious weekday; cons: Rikta tithi, Anandadi: Dhumra |
|---|---|
| Month | Pausha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Subhanu (No. 17) · Shaka 2105 · Vikram 2240 more |
At sunrise 08:34
| Tithi | 14Shukla-chaturdashi (Rikta, Kali) · until 18:31 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Punarvasu, pada 1 (movable, Aditi, Jupiter) · until 04:33 (27.01) more |
| Yoga | Vishkambha (“prop, bolt”, inauspicious) · until 03:59 (27.01) more |
| Karana | Vanija (movable) · until 18:31 more |
| Vara | Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Makara (Capricorn), Moon: Mithuna (Gemini) |
Changes during the day
| from 18:31 | tithi Purnima |
|---|---|
| from 18:31 | karana Vishti |
| from 03:59 (27.01) | yoga Priti |
| from 04:33 (27.01) | nakshatra Pushya |
| from 06:33 (27.01) | karana Bava |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 07:52 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 08:34 |
| Noon | 12:41 |
| Sunset | 16:49 |
| End of twilight | 17:31 |
| Moonrise | 15:54 |
| Moonset | 07:17 |
| Day length | 8 h 15 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 |
|---|
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 (08:34–16:49) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
- Shukla-chaturdashi 08:34–16:49: according to the Kalaprakashika, ploughing on Chaturdashi puts the owner’s life in danger.
Muhurta
Ravi Yoga 20:46–04:33 (27.01) Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:33–08:32 (27.01)
Anandadi: Prajapati 04:33–08:32 (27.01) Anandadi: Dhumra 08:34–04:33 (27.01)
- Bhadra in heaven: 18:31–22:23
- Bhadra on earth: 22:23–06:33 (27.01); Bhadra Puchha 02:23–03:36 (27.01); Bhadra Mukha 03:36–05:37 (27.01)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 06:28–07:31 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:25–12:58 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:04–14:37 |
| Godhuli | 16:49–17:21 |
| Pradosha | 16:49–19:58 |
| Nishitha | 00:09–01:12 (27.01) |
| Amrita Kalam | 02:06–03:44 (27.01) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 09:36–10:38 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 11:40–12:42 |
| Gulika Kalam | 13:43–14:45 |
| Dur Muhurta | 12:58–13:31, 14:37–15:10 |
| Varjyam | 16:18–17:56 |
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 08:34–09:20, 10:03–10:45, 11:40–16:49 |
Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Punarvasu; tithi Shukla-chaturdashi; lagna Makara 08:34, Kumbha 09:20, Mina 10:03, Mesha 10:45, Vrishabha 11:40, Mithuna 13:14, Karka 15:45
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Punarvasu — strength of spirit (bravery, resilience); Monday — clear, bright complexion.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Shukla-chaturdashi 08:34–16:49: 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 = −1
Auspicious and inauspicious factors are balanced: a day for routine matters; important matters are best timed for favourable days.
+1 Auspicious nakshatra 08:34–04:33 (27.01)+1 Auspicious weekday−1 Anandadi: Dhumra 08:34–04:33 (27.01)−2 Rikta tithi 08:34–18:31
| Summary | Favourable day — Pushya, Anandadi: Vardhamana |
|---|---|
| Month | Pausha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Subhanu (No. 17) · Shaka 2105 · Vikram 2240 more |
| Festivals | Thaipusam · Pausha Purnima (Shakambhari) |
At sunrise 08:32
| Tithi | 15Purnima (Purna, Vishvedevas) · until 18:44 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Pushya, pada 1 (light, Brhaspati, Saturn) · until 05:33 (28.01) more |
| Yoga | Priti (“love, affection”, auspicious) · until 03:07 (28.01) more |
| Karana | Bava (movable) · until 18:44 more |
| Vara | Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Makara (Capricorn), Moon: Karka (Cancer) |
Changes during the day
| from 18:44 | tithi Krishna-pratipat |
|---|---|
| from 18:44 | karana Balava |
| from 03:07 (28.01) | yoga Ayushman |
| from 05:33 (28.01) | nakshatra Ashlesha |
| from 07:02 (28.01) | karana Kaulava |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 07:50 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 08:32 |
| Noon | 12:41 |
| Sunset | 16:51 |
| End of twilight | 17:33 |
| Moonrise | 16:59 |
| Moonset | 07:58 |
| Day length | 8 h 19 min |
Sky
| Full moon (Purnima) | 18:44 |
|---|
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 |
|---|
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 (08:32–16:51) is good for sowing.
Festivals and periods
Thaipusam · Skanda (Murugan, Kartikeya)
A festival of Murugan on the day of Pushya nakshatra in the Tamil month of Thai, usually at the full moon: pilgrims carry kavadi and pots of milk in fulfilment of vows. According to legend, on this day Parvati gave Murugan his spear, the Vel.
Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, 08:32–05:33 (28.01)
of the two days with this nakshatra, the one nearest the full moon is chosen
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 18:31 (26.01)–18:44
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Muhurta
Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 05:33–08:31 (28.01)
Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 18:44–08:31 (28.01)
Anandadi: Vardhamana 08:32–05:33 (28.01) Anandadi: Ananda 05:33–08:31 (28.01)
- Gandanta (tithi): 18:20–19:09
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 06:27–07:29 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:25–12:58 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:05–14:38 |
| Godhuli | 16:51–17:23 |
| Pradosha | 16:51–19:59 |
| Nishitha | 00:10–01:12 (28.01) |
| Amrita Kalam | 22:53–00:33 (28.01) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 14:47–15:49 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 10:37–11:39 |
| Gulika Kalam | 12:42–13:44 |
| Dur Muhurta | 10:12–10:45, 23:07–00:10 (28.01) |
| Varjyam | 12:53–14:33 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | no suitable window — see the prohibitions below |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | no suitable window — see the prohibitions below |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 08:32–09:16, 09:59–10:41, 11:36–16:51 |
Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Pushya; tithi Purnima; lagna Makara 08:32, Kumbha 09:16, Mina 09:59, Mesha 10:41, Vrishabha 11:36, Mithuna 13:10, Karka 15:41
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:
- Purnima 08:32–16:51: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Favourable day · score S = +3
Auspicious factors outweigh inauspicious ones: ordinary matters can be started.
+2 Pushya 08:32–05:33 (28.01)+1 Anandadi: Vardhamana 08:32–05:33 (28.01)+1 Yoga Priti 08:32–03:07 (28.01)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Ordinary day — pros: Yoga Ayushman, Auspicious weekday; cons: Samvartaka Yoga, Fierce or sharp nakshatra |
|---|---|
| Month | Pausha (amanta) · Magha (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Subhanu (No. 17) · Shaka 2105 · Vikram 2240 more |
At sunrise 08:31
| Tithi | 1Krishna-pratipat (Nanda, Brahma) · until 19:29 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Ashlesha, pada 1 (sharp, Naga - the lord of snakes (Sharpa), Mercury) · until 07:05 (29.01) more Gandamula |
| Yoga | Ayushman (“long-lived”, auspicious) · until 02:41 (29.01) more |
| Karana | Kaulava (movable) · until 19:29 more |
| Vara | Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Makara (Capricorn), Moon: Karka (Cancer) |
Changes during the day
| from 19:29 | tithi Krishna-dvitya |
|---|---|
| from 19:29 | karana Taitila |
| from 02:41 (29.01) | yoga Saubhagya |
| from 07:05 (29.01) | nakshatra Magha |
| from 08:04 (29.01) | karana Gara |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 07:49 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 08:31 |
| Noon | 12:42 |
| Sunset | 16:53 |
| End of twilight | 17:35 |
| Moonrise | 18:06 |
| Moonset | 08:31 |
| Day length | 8 h 22 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 5, average — 7, bad — 1
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise |
|---|
Muhurta
Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 19:29–08:29 (29.01)
Samvartaka Yoga 08:31–19:29
Anandadi: Chara 07:05–08:29 (29.01) Anandadi: Rakshasa 08:31–07:05 (29.01)
- Gandanta (nakshatra): 00:39–13:33 (29.01)
- Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Ashlesha
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 06:25–07:28 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:06–14:39 |
| Godhuli | 16:53–17:25 |
| Pradosha | 16:53–20:01 |
| Nishitha | 00:10–01:12 (29.01) |
| Amrita Kalam | 05:23–07:05 (29.01) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 12:42–13:45 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 09:33–10:36 |
| Gulika Kalam | 11:39–12:42 |
| Dur Muhurta | 12:25–12:59 |
| Varjyam | 19:10–20:52 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 08:31–09:12, 09:55–10:37, 11:32–16:53
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | average 08:31–09:12, 09:55–10:37, 11:32–16:53 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average 08:31–09:12, 09:55–10:37, 11:32–16:53 |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 08:31–09:12, 09:55–10:37, 11:32–16:53 |
Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Ashlesha; tithi Krishna-pratipat; lagna Makara 08:31, Kumbha 09:12, Mina 09:55, Mesha 10:37, Vrishabha 11:32, Mithuna 13:06, Karka 15:37
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Ashlesha — physical affliction (suffering); Wednesday — favour of the authorities.
Cautions:
- Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Ordinary day · score S = −2
Auspicious and inauspicious factors are balanced: a day for routine matters; important matters are best timed for favourable days.
+1 Yoga Ayushman 08:31–02:41 (29.01)+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 08:31–19:29−1 Anandadi: Rakshasa 08:31–07:05 (29.01)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 08:31–07:05 (29.01)−3 Samvartaka Yoga 08:31–19:29
| Summary | Ordinary day — pros: Yoga Saubhagya, Auspicious weekday; cons: Fierce or sharp nakshatra, Gandanta |
|---|---|
| Month | Pausha (amanta) · Magha (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Subhanu (No. 17) · Shaka 2105 · Vikram 2240 more |
At sunrise 08:29
| Tithi | 2Krishna-dvitya (Bhadra, Vidhatr) · until 20:48 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Magha, pada 1 (fierce, Pitris or Pitars - ancestors of the clan, forefathers, Ketu) · until 09:09 (30.01) more Gandamula |
| Yoga | Saubhagya (“good fortune, marital happiness”, auspicious) · until 02:39 (30.01) more |
| Karana | Gara (movable) · until 20:48 more |
| Vara | Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Makara (Capricorn), Moon: Simha (Leo) |
Changes during the day
| from 20:48 | tithi Krishna-tritya |
|---|---|
| from 20:48 | karana Vanija |
| from 02:39 (30.01) | yoga Shobhana |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 07:47 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 08:29 |
| Noon | 12:42 |
| Sunset | 16:56 |
| End of twilight | 17:37 |
| Moonrise | 19:15 |
| Moonset | 08:58 |
| Day length | 8 h 26 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 0, average — 13, 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, Magha (08:29–16:56) is good for sowing, for root crops.
Muhurta
Anandadi: Musala all day
- Gandanta (nakshatra): 00:39–13:33
- Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Magha
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 06:24–07:26 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:25–12:59 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:07–14:40 |
| Godhuli | 16:56–17:27 |
| Pradosha | 16:56–20:02 |
| Nishitha | 00:10–01:12 (30.01) |
| Amrita Kalam | 06:32–08:17 (30.01) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 13:46–14:49 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 08:29–09:32 |
| Gulika Kalam | 10:36–11:39 |
| Dur Muhurta | 11:18–11:52, 14:40–15:14 |
| Varjyam | 20:07–21:51 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 08:29–09:08, 09:51–10:33, 11:28–16:56
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 08:29–09:08, 09:51–10:33, 11:28–16:56 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average 08:29–09:08, 09:51–10:33, 11:28–16:56 |
| Bathing, washing hair | average throughout the daytime |
Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Magha; tithi Krishna-dvitya; lagna Makara 08:29, Kumbha 09:08, Mina 09:51, Mesha 10:33, Vrishabha 11:28, Mithuna 13:02, Karka 15:33
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Magha — loss of property; Thursday — success.
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
Ordinary day · score S = 0
Auspicious and inauspicious factors are balanced: a day for routine matters; important matters are best timed for favourable days.
+1 Yoga Saubhagya 08:29–02:39 (30.01)+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 08:29–20:48−1 Anandadi: Musala all day−1 Gandanta 08:29–13:33−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra all day
| Summary | Avoid starting important matters — Bhadra on earth, Fierce or sharp nakshatra |
|---|---|
| Month | Pausha (amanta) · Magha (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Subhanu (No. 17) · Shaka 2105 · Vikram 2240 more |
At sunrise 08:27
| Tithi | 3Krishna-tritya (Jaya, Vishnu) · until 22:39 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Magha, pada 4 (fierce, Pitris or Pitars - ancestors of the clan, forefathers, Ketu) · until 09:09 more Gandamula |
| Yoga | Shobhana (“splendid, beautiful”, auspicious) · until 03:01 (31.01) more |
| Karana | Vanija (movable) · until 09:40 more |
| Vara | Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Makara (Capricorn), Moon: Simha (Leo) |
Changes during the day
| from 09:09 | nakshatra Purva-Phalguni |
|---|---|
| from 09:40 | karana Vishti |
| from 22:39 | tithi Krishna-chaturti |
| from 22:39 | karana Bava |
| from 03:01 (31.01) | yoga Atiganda |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 07:46 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 08:27 |
| Noon | 12:42 |
| Sunset | 16:58 |
| End of twilight | 17:39 |
| Moonrise | 20:23 |
| Moonset | 09:22 |
| Day length | 8 h 30 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 0, average — 13, bad — 0
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 09:09 |
|---|
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, Magha (08:27–09:09) is good for sowing, for root crops.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Phalguni (09:09–16:58) is good for root crops.
- Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 09:40–16:58: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Muhurta
Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 09:09–08:25 (31.01)
Anandadi: Siddhi 09:09–08:25 (31.01) Anandadi: Kana 08:27–09:09
- Bhadra on earth: 09:40–22:39; Bhadra Puchha 18:07–19:25; Bhadra Mukha 19:25–21:34
- Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Magha
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 06:23–07:25 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:25–12:59 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:07–14:42 |
| Godhuli | 16:58–17:29 |
| Pradosha | 16:58–20:03 |
| Nishitha | 00:11–01:12 (31.01) |
| Amrita Kalam | 04:36–06:22 (31.01) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 11:39–12:42 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 14:50–15:54 |
| Gulika Kalam | 09:31–10:35 |
| Dur Muhurta | 10:09–10:43, 12:59–13:33 |
| Varjyam | 17:59–19:46 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 08:27–09:40
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | average 08:27–09:40 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails | average 08:27–09:04 |
| Cutting toenails | average 08:27–09:40 |
| Bathing, washing hair | average throughout the daytime |
Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Magha until 09:09, Purva-Phalguni from 09:09; tithi Krishna-tritya; lagna Makara 08:27, Kumbha 09:04, Mina 09:47, Mesha 10:29, Vrishabha 11:24, Mithuna 12:58, Karka 15:29
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Magha (until 09:09) — loss of property; Purva-Phalguni (from 09:09) — ill health; Friday — universal respect.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Bhadra on earth 09:40–16:58: no shaving or haircuts during Vishti Karana (according to the Muhurta Chintamani, Bhadra does harm when it is on earth; in heaven and in the netherworld its influence on earth is weak).
Cautions:
- The Muhurta Chintamani warns: whoever shaves in Magha nakshatra 4 times a year puts their life in danger — frequent haircuts in this nakshatra are best avoided.
- Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
- Friday: B. V. Raman advises against cutting nails (the rating above is the site’s summary, which uses the same weekdays for nails as for haircuts, so Friday counts as auspicious).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Avoid starting important matters · score S = +1
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: Bhadra on earth
+1 Anandadi: Siddhi 09:09–08:25 (31.01)+1 Yoga Shobhana 08:27–03:01 (31.01)+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 08:27–22:39+1 Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 09:09–08:25 (31.01)0 Anandadi: Kana 08:27–09:09−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 08:27–09:09−3 Bhadra on earth 09:40–22:39
| Summary | Avoid starting important matters — Anandadi: Utpata, Rikta tithi |
|---|---|
| Month | Pausha (amanta) · Magha (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Subhanu (No. 17) · Shaka 2105 · Vikram 2240 more |
| Festivals | Sakat Chauth (Sankashti, Lambodara) |
At sunrise 08:25
| Tithi | 4Krishna-chaturti (Rikta, Yama) · until 00:56 (01.02) more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Purva-Phalguni, pada 4 (fierce, Bhaga (Share, Distributor) - god of wealth and family, Venus) · until 11:41 more |
| Yoga | Atiganda (“great danger”, inauspicious) · until 03:42 (01.02) more |
| Karana | Bava (movable) · until 11:45 more |
| Vara | Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Makara (Capricorn), Moon: Simha (Leo) |
Changes during the day
| from 11:41 | nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni |
|---|---|
| from 11:45 | karana Balava |
| from 00:56 (01.02) | tithi Krishna-panchami |
| from 00:56 (01.02) | karana Kaulava |
| from 03:42 (01.02) | yoga Sukarma |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 07:44 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 08:25 |
| Noon | 12:42 |
| Sunset | 17:00 |
| End of twilight | 17:41 |
| Moonrise | 21:30 |
| Moonset | 09:43 |
| Day length | 8 h 34 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 11:41 |
|---|
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, Purva-Phalguni (08:25–11:41) is good for root crops.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Phalguni (11:41–17:00) is good for sowing.
Festivals and periods
Sakat Chauth (Sankashti, Lambodara) · Ganesha
The Sankashti of the month of Magha in the purnimanta system: mothers fast for the well-being of their children, worship Ganesha as Lambodara and the goddess Sakat, and offer sesame sweets; the fast is broken after moonrise.
Rule: at moonrise, 21:30
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Muhurta
Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:25–00:56 (01.02)
Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 00:56–08:23 (01.02)
Anandadi: Lumbaka 08:25–11:41 Anandadi: Utpata 11:41–08:23 (01.02)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 06:22–07:23 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:25–13:00 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:08–14:43 |
| Godhuli | 17:00–17:31 |
| Pradosha | 17:00–20:05 |
| Nishitha | 00:11–01:12 (01.02) |
| Amrita Kalam | 06:30–08:18 (01.02) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 10:34–11:38 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 13:47–14:51 |
| Gulika Kalam | 08:25–09:30 |
| Dur Muhurta | 08:25–09:00, 09:00–09:34 |
| Varjyam | 19:45–21:32 |
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 11:41–17:00 |
Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Purva-Phalguni until 11:41, Uttara-Phalguni from 11:41; tithi Krishna-chaturti; lagna Makara 08:25, Kumbha 09:00, Mina 09:43, Mesha 10:25, Vrishabha 11:20, Mithuna 12:55, Karka 15:25
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Purva-Phalguni (until 11:41) — ill health; Uttara-Phalguni (from 11:41) — destruction of all diseases; Saturday — decline of physical strength.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Krishna-chaturti 08:25–17:00: 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 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
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.
+1 Auspicious nakshatra 11:41–08:23 (01.02)0 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:25–00:56 (01.02) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 08:25–11:41−2 Rikta tithi 08:25–00:56 (01.02)−3 Anandadi: Utpata 11:41–08:23 (01.02)
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
Patron: Keshava; Aditya — Amshu. Full moon in nakshatra Mrigashirsha. 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: Vilamba (No. 32)
Shaka Samvat 2105 · Vikram Samvat 2240 · Kali Yuga 5284
Next year — Tarana, from the new moon before Ugadi (the start of Chaitra) 11.04.2184
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: 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: 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: 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.
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): sowing, planting flowers and trees
plants of the day: plants with large sweet fruits, or with fleshy (voluminous) stems and leaves
nakshatra Ashlesha
For pruning and uprooting; plowing and watering are allowed, but nothing else.
Krishna-chaturti
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.
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 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.
“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.
An inauspicious combination of tithi and nakshatra (the “empty” nakshatra of a tithi, for example the 6th or 11th tithi with Rohini, the 12th with Ashlesha). Whatever is begun at this time remains without result.
The 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.
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.
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 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.
An inauspicious muhurta (about 48 minutes) — one or two per day, specific to each weekday. It is avoided for new undertakings, journeys and deals.
“Rejected” time — about an hour and a half within each nakshatra (4 ghatis of 60, starting from a ghati specific to that nakshatra). Unfavourable for new undertakings.
B. V. Raman: nails are not cut on Friday or Saturday, on Ashtami, Navami or Chaturdashi, or on new moon and full moon days.
B. V. Raman: nails are not cut on Friday or Saturday, on Ashtami, Navami or Chaturdashi, or on new moon and full moon days.
Weekdays for a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: auspicious — Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday; avoided — Sunday, Tuesday and Saturday (Sunday is permitted for Brahmins, Tuesday for Kshatriyas, Saturday for Vaishyas and others); Monday is good only during the waxing Moon.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable 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.
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday or Friday — the days of the gentle (saumya) planets: the Moon, Mercury, Jupiter and Venus.
The Sun in Dhanu or Mina: a month without weddings, housewarmings and initiations (a North Indian tradition).
The Moon in an ugra or tikshna nakshatra: a time for harsh deeds, not for auspicious undertakings.
“Empty” tithi (the 4th, 9th or 14th): whatever is begun bears no fruit; suitable for removal, demolition and overcoming obstacles.
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: 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: Mitra
Auspicious: friendship, love, matchmaking and alliances, reconciliation, jewellery.
A karana is half a tithi; there are 60 of them in a lunar month.
Lord: Venus
All manifestations of beauty and harmony find their support and development on this day, therefore, most worldly and spiritual affairs that do not rely on brute force are good to begin or implement at this time. The day is especially good for marriage, hiring workers, building relationships, creativity, music, singing, dancing, poetry and holding holidays or performances, it is best to schedule a romantic date at this time - it will add additional shine to decorations and a special aroma to flowers, and tact to the owners of all this.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): planting flowers and trees; digging the ground is not very favorable; do not prune and the like
plants of the day: flowers, ornamental plants
nakshatra Magha
For pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else.
Krishna-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
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: 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: 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.
Deity: Bhu (the Earth goddess)
Auspicious: farming, sowing and planting, building a house, household affairs.
A karana is half a tithi; there are 60 of them in a lunar month.
Lord: Saturn
This is the only day of the week when, according to astrological indications, you can safely postpone most important household and spiritual affairs, which is reflected in a variety of cultures around the world. However, on this day you can carry out monotonous monotonous work, or relax.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): working in the field, planting flowers and trees, sowing, making a pond and a well; do not plow
plants of the day: slow-growing, long-lived, dense, heavy, sturdy plants
nakshatra Purva-Phalguni
For pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else.
Krishna-shashti
plowing the ground
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.
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.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
“Saw”: the tithi number and the weekday number (Sun = 1 … Sat = 7) add up to 13 — Sun and the 12th tithi, Mon and the 11th, Tue and the 10th, Wed and the 9th, Thu and the 8th, Fri and the 7th, Sat and the 6th. One of the worst yogas: auspicious activities are postponed.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
“Poisonous” tithi of the weekday: Sun — 4, Mon — 6, Tue — 7, Wed — 2, Thu — 8, Fri — 9, Sat — 7. Unfavourable for new undertakings, medical treatment and transactions.
The 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).
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Rahu (a different segment for each weekday). No new work, journeys or deals are started; whatever was begun earlier may be continued.
How it is calculated: following the South Indian tradition (Tamil Nadu, Kerala), as Drik Panchang does — the daytime from sunrise to sunset (upper limb of the disc, with refraction) is divided into 8 parts, and Rahu Kalam is part 3 (Mon 2, Sat 3, Fri 4, Wed 5, Thu 6, Tue 7, Sun 8).
Another tradition — Kala Vela: the eighth parts of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order starting from the lord of the day, while the eighth part, the last before sunset, is “empty”, without a lord; in this tradition it is given to Rahu — today {y} (on Sundays it coincides with the calculation above).
Yet another tradition — printed panchangas: a nominal day of 6:00–18:00, so Rahu Kalam always falls at the same clock time — today 09:00–10:30; if the nominal 6:00–18:00 day is counted in local mean time — 09:29–10:59 by the clock. Far from India this is a rough approximation.
Using the rising and setting of the centre of the disc without refraction (old Siddhantic panchangas): {x}.
At night Rahu Kalam is usually not reckoned (the translator of the Kalaprakashika, 1917: “it occurs only in the daytime”); a few divide the night into 8 parts as well, but there is no generally accepted order of the night parts. In North India, Choghadiya is more often consulted to choose the hour.
One-eighth of the daytime associated with Yama: unfavourable for new undertakings and journeys.
How it is calculated: the eighths of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day; Yamaganda (Yamaghantaka) is Jupiter’s portion, today part 6. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 13:30–15:00.
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Gulika (the son of Saturn). Whatever is begun at this time tends to repeat, so funerals are not held and loans are not taken during Gulika; important new undertakings are usually avoided.
How it is calculated: Saturn’s portion among the eighths of the daytime (planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day), today part 1. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 06:00–07:30. According to a note by the translator of the Kalaprakashika, Gulika is not considered inauspicious: it is even good for reaping, gathering grain, trade, medical treatment, repaying debts and a number of other activities; the view that whatever is begun during Gulika will repeat itself is a popular (mainly Tamil) belief.
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Tuesday or Saturday — the days of the harsh (krura) planets Mars and Saturn.
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: 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: weddings and family matters, anything meant to bring good fortune and well-being.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
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 Uttara-Phalguni
Planting and sowing are allowed.
Krishna-saptami
soaking seeds is allowed, digging the ground
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.
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.
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.
“Mouth” of Bhadra — the most dangerous 5 ghatis (2 hours) of Bhadra; nothing important is done at this time.
“Tail” of Bhadra — the last 3 ghatis (1 h 12 min) of one of its praharas; considered an acceptable time if Bhadra cannot be avoided (for example, for Holika Dahan).
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Rahu (a different segment for each weekday). No new work, journeys or deals are started; whatever was begun earlier may be continued.
How it is calculated: following the South Indian tradition (Tamil Nadu, Kerala), as Drik Panchang does — the daytime from sunrise to sunset (upper limb of the disc, with refraction) is divided into 8 parts, and Rahu Kalam is part 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 — favourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
The Moon in a fixed, soft, light or movable nakshatra — favourable for activities of its type.
A single tithi touches three consecutive days (a long tithi that prevails at two sunrises): unfavourable for weddings and important 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.
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
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.
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 Hasta
Soaking seeds is allowed, but not planting or sowing.
Krishna-saptami
soaking seeds is allowed, digging the ground
tillage and sowing are forbidden
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
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.
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.
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 Hasta
Soaking seeds is allowed, but not planting or sowing.
Krishna-ashtami
tillage and sowing are forbidden
No pruning; planting flowers, soaking and the like are allowed.
for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
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
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: 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.
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 Chitra
No pruning; planting flowers, soaking and the like are allowed.
Krishna-navami
for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
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).
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.
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 — favourable for a haircut
0 — does not affect the haircut rating
Group: Purna. Deity: Dharma.
The tenth day of the waning moon is protected by Dharma, which favors virtuous deeds, religious events, spiritual practices, as well as other pious activities. You can start any important work.
Meaning: 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): sowing, planting flowers and trees
plants of the day: plants with large sweet fruits, or with fleshy (voluminous) stems and leaves
nakshatra Swati
Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result.
according to the Indian tradition: Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result (planting or sowing is not allowed).
Krishna-dashami
any undertakings
Planting and sowing are not allowed, but everyday routine tasks may be carried out.
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.
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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 Anuradha
No pruning; planting flowers, soaking and the like are allowed.
Krishna-dvadashi
neutral
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
0 — does not affect the haircut rating
Group: Jaya. Deity: God of Love.
The thirteenth day of the waning moon is ruled by the God of love, which is favorable for establishing friendly relations, sensual pleasures, as well as celebrations.
Meaning: Born before (eldest, chief)
Symbol: Umbrella or earring, amulet, necklace
Deity: Indra (Leader of the Gods)
Type: sharp (tikshna, daruna) — For drastic actions: surgery, severing ties, taming, exorcism, fighting diseases and enemies; unsuitable for other auspicious undertakings (the exception is weddings: Mula is among the nakshatras for marriage).
Vimshottari lord: Mercury
Shakti: rise up and win, draw strength in battle (looking for the limits of fearlessness)
Auspicious: investments, trade, savings, starting ventures that are meant to grow.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
Deity: Shri (Lakshmi)
Auspicious: trade, deals, buying and selling, partnerships and long-term business projects.
A karana is half a tithi; there are 60 of them in a lunar month.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): planting trees, sowing grain crops
plants of the day: laurel, spices, for example hot peppers
nakshatra Jyestha
For pruning and uprooting; plowing and watering are allowed, but nothing else.
Krishna-trayodashi
no pruning or felling
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable 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.
Deity: Kali (personification of the Kali Yuga)
Inauspicious for new undertakings. Good for preparing and taking medicines, mantras, protective and pacifying rites.
A karana is half a tithi; there are 60 of them in a lunar month.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): field work, planting rice, grain, trees or flowers
plants of the day: watery vegetables such as cucumbers and zucchini, water-loving plants such as rice
nakshatra Mula
For pruning and uprooting; plowing and watering are allowed, but nothing else.
Krishna-chaturdashi
for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
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)
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.
Deity: nagas (serpents)
Inauspicious. Suitable only for harsh and forceful deeds, work with things that must stay fixed, and rites connected with serpents.
A karana is half a tithi; there are 60 of them in a lunar month.
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 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
“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 — unfavourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
New moon: a day of the ancestors (shraddha, tarpana) and of spiritual practice, unfavourable for worldly undertakings.
Patron: Narayana; Aditya — Bhaga. Full moon in nakshatra Pushya. Ritu: Hemanta.
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
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.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): doing work related to water and earth - plowing and sowing, planting flowers and trees
plants of the day: climbers, plants that depend on others and adapt quickly, all leafy greens
nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha
Planting and sowing are allowed.
Shukla-pratipat
digging, plowing, planting trees
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.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
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.
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.
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)
what to do (Tibetan tradition): sowing, planting flowers and trees
plants of the day: plants with large sweet fruits, or with fleshy (voluminous) stems and leaves
nakshatra Shravana
Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result.
according to the Indian tradition: Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result (planting or sowing is not allowed).
Shukla-dvitya
planting and sowing are allowed (long-term result)
any undertakings
Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result.
according to the Indian tradition: Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result (planting or sowing is not allowed).
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.
Began on a Wednesday or Thursday: carries no particular dosha, but the five prohibitions of Panchaka still apply.
The Moon in Kumbha or Mina (from the middle of Dhanishtha to the end of Revati). During these five nakshatras people do not travel south, gather firewood or grass, lay a roof or build a bed; cremation is performed with a special rite.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
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.
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
what to do (Tibetan tradition): planting flowers and trees; digging the ground is not very favorable; do not prune and the like
plants of the day: flowers, ornamental plants
nakshatra Dhanishtha
Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result.
according to the Indian tradition: Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result (planting or sowing is not allowed).
Shukla-tritya
any undertakings
felling trees, for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
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).
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
+1 — auspicious sign 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): working in the field, planting flowers and trees, sowing, making a pond and a well; do not plow
plants of the day: slow-growing, long-lived, dense, heavy, sturdy plants
nakshatra Shatabhisha
Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result.
according to the Indian tradition: Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result (planting or sowing is not allowed).
Shukla-chaturti
felling trees, for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
do not fell trees, any undertakings
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 — 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.
The Sun moves into a new sign: a time for holy baths, dana and worship of the Sun, but not for new undertakings.
“Omitted” tithi, lying entirely between two sunrises and touching neither of them (avama day): unfavourable for new undertakings.
Group: Nanda. Deity: Kartikeya.
Kartikeya presides on the sixth lunar day, favoring coronations (taking office), establishing new friendships, celebrating holidays and performances.
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 trees, sowing grain crops
plants of the day: laurel, spices, for example hot peppers
nakshatra Purva-Bhadra
For pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else.
Shukla-shashti
plowing the ground
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
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: 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): field work, planting rice, grain, trees or flowers
plants of the day: watery vegetables such as cucumbers and zucchini, water-loving plants such as rice
nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra
Planting and sowing are allowed.
Shukla-saptami
soaking seeds is allowed, farming
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.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
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: 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
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): 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 Ashwini
Soaking seeds is allowed, but not planting or sowing.
Shukla-ashtami
tillage and sowing are forbidden
+1 — favourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Group: Rikta. Deity: Serpent (Naga).
The serpent (Naga) patronizes the ninth lunar day, which is suitable for struggle, destruction, coercion and for efforts to overcome obstacles.
Meaning: 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
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): 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
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable 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
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): 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
“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 — unfavourable 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)
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.
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
+1 — favourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
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.
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.
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)
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
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.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
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.
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)
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.
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
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
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: Rikta. Deity: Kali.
Kali rules the fourteenth lunar day and promotes destruction, appeal to elementals (forces of nature, elements) and spirits.
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
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
+1 — favourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Group: Purna. Deity: Vishvedevas.
Vishvedevas rule the full moon and protect the peace of mind and the performance of austerities.
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
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.
Purnima
sowing seeds, any undertakings
+1 — favourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
The Moon in Pushya, the best of the nakshatras for new undertakings (except weddings).
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.
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-pratipat
digging, plowing, planting trees
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Group: Bhadra. Deity: Vidhatr.
Patronizes the second day of the waning Moon - Vidhatr. This period is suitable for all matters designed for development and long-term preservation, for example, for laying the foundations of buildings.
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-dvitya
planting and sowing are allowed (long-term result)
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Group: Jaya. Deity: Vishnu.
Vishnu rules the third day of the waning moon. It is a good time for cutting hair, nails, shaving and other cosmetic procedures. You can start any important business.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): planting flowers and trees; digging the ground is not very favorable; do not prune and the like
plants of the day: flowers, ornamental plants
nakshatra Magha
For pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else.
Krishna-tritya
any undertakings
For pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
what to do (Tibetan tradition): working in the field, planting flowers and trees, sowing, making a pond and a well; do not plow
plants of the day: slow-growing, long-lived, dense, heavy, sturdy plants
nakshatra Purva-Phalguni
For pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else.
Krishna-chaturti
for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
Planting and sowing are allowed.