October 2026 falls, in the lunar calendar (amanta), within the months Bhadrapada (until 10.10), Ashwina (from 11.10). Periods: all month — Chaturmasya; until 10.10 — Pitru Paksha; 11–19.10 — Sharad Navaratri (autumn). Major festivals: 10.10 Mahalaya, Sarva Pitru Amavasya; 11.10 Sharad Navaratri: Ghatasthapana; 18.10 Durga Ashtami (Maha Ashtami); 19.10 Maha Navami; 20.10 Vijayadashami (Dussehra); 25.10 Sharad Purnima (Kojagari); 29.10 Karwa Chauth.
Icons this month (22)
How to read the calendar
Cell colour — the day’s rating for new undertakings: maroon — best days, green — favourable, light — ordinary, grey — avoid starting important matters, pink — unfavourable. The circle shows the tithi number at sunrise (outlined — waxing Moon, filled — waning); top right — the nakshatra at sunrise and its type icon. Click a day to open the full panchanga of the day.
Best days
- 5.10 Mon — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Pushya, Yoga Siddha until 12:29
Pushya (light): for quick matters: trade, healing, study, travel, purchases and starting a business.
Pitru Paksha: weddings, major purchases and new undertakings are traditionally postponed. - 7.10 Wed — Yoga Shubha, Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Anandadi: Chara
Magha (fierce): for destructive and dangerous tasks: demolition, work with fire and weapons, disputes.
Pitru Paksha: weddings, major purchases and new undertakings are traditionally postponed. - 14.10 Wed — Amrita Siddhi Yoga, Ravi Yoga, Anandadi: Saumya until 09:47
Anuradha (soft): for arts and music, friendship and love, new clothes and jewellery, weddings and festivals. - 16.10 Fri — Ravi Yoga, Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Anandadi: Sthira after 11:01
Mula (sharp): for drastic actions: surgery, severing ties, taming, exorcism, fighting diseases and enemies. - 21.10 Wed — Ravi Yoga, Anandadi: Mitra, Auspicious nakshatra
Dhanishtha (movable): for journeys and moving house, buying vehicles, gardening, quick and temporary changes. - 28.10 Wed — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Anandadi: Siddhi, Yoga Variyana until 12:07
Krittika (mixed): for everyday and routine tasks, work with fire and metal.
Festivals
- 3.10 Sat Kalashtami
- 3.10 Sat Madhya Ashtami (Pitru Paksha)
- 4.10 Sun Avidhava Navami (Matri Navami)
- 6.10 Tue Indira Ekadashi
- 8.10 Thu Pradosha Vrat
- 8.10 Thu Masik Shivaratri
- 9.10 Fri Ghata Chaturdashi (Shastrahata Shraddha)
- 10.10 Sat Mahalaya, Sarva Pitru Amavasya
- 10.10 Sat Bhadrapada Amavasya
- 10.10 Sat Shani Amavasya
- 11.10 Sun Sharad Navaratri: Ghatasthapana
- 13.10 Tue Chandra Darshan
- 14.10 Wed Vinayaka Chaturthi
- 16.10 Fri Skanda Shashti
- 16.10 Fri Saraswati Avahana
- 17.10 Sat Tula Sankranti
- 18.10 Sun Durga Ashtami (Maha Ashtami)
- 19.10 Mon Maha Navami
- 20.10 Tue Vijayadashami (Dussehra)
- 22.10 Thu Papankusha Ekadashi
- 23.10 Fri Pradosha Vrat
- 25.10 Sun Sharad Purnima (Kojagari)
- 25.10 Sun Ashwina Purnima
- 29.10 Thu Karwa Chauth
- 29.10 Thu Sankashti Chaturthi (Vakratunda)
Special muhurta yogas
- 4.10 Sun Ravi Pushya Yoga 21:44–06:39 (05.10)
- 4.10 Sun Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 21:44–06:39 (05.10)
- 5.10 Mon Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 06:39–20:39
- 6.10 Tue Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 06:41–19:47
- 11.10 Sun Dwipushkar Yoga 19:01–20:02
- 14.10 Wed Amrita Siddhi Yoga 06:58–01:33 (15.10)
- 14.10 Wed Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 06:58–01:33 (15.10)
- 18.10 Sun Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 10:19–07:08 (19.10)
- 19.10 Mon Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 13:08–07:10 (20.10)
- 25.10 Sun Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 16:52–07:22 (26.10)
- 27.10 Tue Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 13:09–07:26 (28.10)
- 27.10 Tue Tripushkar Yoga 13:09–01:37 (28.10)
- 28.10 Wed Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day
- 30.10 Fri Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:42–07:33 (31.10)
- 31.10 Sat Tripushkar Yoga 14:27–03:09 (01.11)
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.
Tripushkar Yoga: A coincidence of the weekday (Sun, Tue or Sat), a Bhadra tithi (2, 7 or 12) and a “tripada” nakshatra (Krittika, Punarvasu, Uttara Phalguni, Vishakha, Uttara Ashadha, Purva Bhadrapada). The result of whatever is begun repeats three times: good for purchases and investments, bad for losses, loans, surgery and funerals.
Avoid starting important matters
- 1.10 Thu — Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra), Anandadi: Utpata, Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi)
- 2.10 Fri — Vyatipata, Kshaya tithi, Krakacha Yoga
- 3.10 Sat — Fierce or sharp nakshatra, Surya Dagdha tithi, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
- 9.10 Fri — Krishna Chaturdashi, Vishti (Bhadra)
- 10.10 Sat — Anandadi: Mrityu, Yamaghanta, many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower) (unfavourable day)
- 11.10 Sun — Vaidhriti, Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi)
- 17.10 Sat — Sankranti day, Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Fierce or sharp nakshatra
- 22.10 Thu — Bhadra on earth, Panchaka, Anandadi: Vajra
- 23.10 Fri — Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi), Fierce or sharp nakshatra, Surya Dagdha tithi
- 25.10 Sun — Bhadra on earth, Kshaya tithi, Rikta tithi
- 27.10 Tue — Vyatipata, Fierce or sharp nakshatra, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
- 29.10 Thu — Anandadi: Mrityu, Rikta tithi, Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) (unfavourable day)
Sky this month
- 10.10 New moon (Amavasya) 18:50
- 17.10 Tula Sankranti 17:22 — the Sun enters Tula (Libra)
- 26.10 Full moon (Purnima) 07:11
- There are no eclipses this month.
Periods
- all month Chaturmasya
- until 10.10 Pitru Paksha
- 11–19.10 Sharad Navaratri (autumn)
- 21.10 04:30 – 25.10 16:52 Agni Panchaka
Samvatsara and month
Parabhava (No. 40, “defeat, decline”) — A year of defeat: losses and setbacks for the proud; a time for humility, caution and spiritual work. more
Northern samvatsara: Siddharthi. Shaka Samvat 1948, Vikram Samvat 2083, Kali Yuga 5127.
Bhadrapada (Nabhasya) — The month of Ganesha: Ganesha Chaturthi, Ananta Chaturdashi; the dark half is Pitru Paksha, the time of ancestor rites. more
Ashwina (Isha) — The month of the Goddess: Sharad Navaratri, Vijayadashami (Dussehra), Sharad Purnima; at its end — Diwali. more
Amanta — reckoning lunar months from new moon to new moon (South and West India; this calendar shows months this way). Purnimanta — reckoning from full moon to full moon (North India): the bright half of the month (Shukla Paksha) bears the same name in both systems, while the dark half (Krishna Paksha) in purnimanta already belongs to the next month. So, for example, Krishna Janmashtami is “Shravana, Krishna 8” in amanta and “Bhadrapada, Krishna 8” in purnimanta: it is one and the same day.
Times are standard time UTC+3 (from the site settings, without daylight saving time) · panchanga at sunrise (upper limb of the Sun’s disc, with refraction) · ayanamsa Lahiri · place 55°45′ N 37°35′ E · festival dates are calculated for this location by the rules of kala vyapti · times of Sankranti are accurate to within a few minutes
| Summary | Avoid starting important matters — Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra), Anandadi: Utpata Pitru Paksha: weddings, major purchases and new undertakings are traditionally postponed. |
|---|---|
| Month | Bhadrapada (amanta) · Ashwina (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Parabhava (No. 40) · Shaka 1948 · Vikram 2083 more |
| Period | Pitru Paksha · Chaturmasya; shraddha for those who departed on tithi Krishna-shashti |
At sunrise 06:32
| Tithi | 5Krishna-panchami (Purna, Soma) · until 10:05 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Rohini, pada 1 (fixed, Prajapati (Brahma - Creator), Moon) · until 01:57 (02.10) more |
| Yoga | Siddhi (“success, accomplishment”, auspicious) · until 18:48 more |
| Karana | Taitila (movable) · until 10:05 more |
| Vara | Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Kanya (Virgo), Moon: Vrishabha (Taurus) |
Changes during the day
| from 10:05 | tithi Krishna-shashti |
|---|---|
| from 10:05 | karana Gara |
| from 18:48 | yoga Vyatipata |
| from 20:55 | karana Vanija |
| from 01:57 (02.10) | nakshatra Mrigashirsha |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 05:55 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 06:32 |
| Noon | 12:19 |
| Sunset | 18:05 |
| End of twilight | 18:42 |
| Moonrise | 19:17 |
| Moonset | 13:31 |
| Day length | 11 h 33 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 10, average — 1, bad — 2
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 10:05 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Rohini (06:32–18:05) is good for sowing.
Festivals and periods
- Pitru Paksha — shraddha for those who departed on tithi Krishna-shashti
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:32–10:05 Ravi Yoga 01:57–06:34 (02.10)
Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 10:05–01:57 (02.10) Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 10:05–06:34 (02.10)
Anandadi: Utpata 06:32–01:57 (02.10) Anandadi: Mrityu 01:57–06:34 (02.10)
- Gandanta (tithi): 09:44–10:27
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 04:52–05:42 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 11:55–12:41 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:14–15:00 |
| Godhuli | 18:05–18:30 |
| Pradosha | 18:05–20:35 |
| Nishitha | 23:54–00:44 (02.10) |
| Amrita Kalam | 22:58–00:27 (02.10) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 13:45–15:12 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 06:32–07:58 |
| Gulika Kalam | 09:25–10:52 |
| Dur Muhurta | 10:23–11:09, 15:00–15:46 |
| Varjyam | 18:29–19:59 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: good 06:32–10:05
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 06:32–10:05 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | good 06:32–10:05 |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 06:32–14:00, 15:52–16:56, 17:40–18:05 |
Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Rohini; tithi Krishna-panchami until 10:05, Krishna-shashti from 10:05; lagna Kanya 06:32, Tula 08:15, Vrischika 11:16, Dhanu 14:00, Makara 15:52, Kumbha 16:56, Mina 17:40
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Rohini — destruction of all misfortunes; Thursday — success.
Cautions:
- The Muhurta Chintamani warns: whoever shaves in Rohini nakshatra 8 times a year puts their life in danger — frequent haircuts in this nakshatra are best avoided.
- Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Avoid starting important matters · score S = −2
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)
+2 Yoga Siddhi 06:32–18:48+1 Auspicious nakshatra 06:32–01:57 (02.10)+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 06:32–10:050 Chaturmasya0 Pitru Paksha0 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:32–10:05 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−2 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 10:05–01:57 (02.10)−2 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 10:05–06:34 (02.10)−3 Anandadi: Utpata 06:32–01:57 (02.10)
| Summary | Avoid starting important matters — Vyatipata, Kshaya tithi Pitru Paksha: weddings, major purchases and new undertakings are traditionally postponed. |
|---|---|
| Month | Bhadrapada (amanta) · Ashwina (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Parabhava (No. 40) · Shaka 1948 · Vikram 2083 more |
| Period | Pitru Paksha · Chaturmasya; shraddha for those who departed on tithi Krishna-saptami |
At sunrise 06:34
| Tithi | 6Krishna-shashti (Nanda, Kartikeya) · until 07:45 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Mrigashirsha, pada 1 (soft, Soma (Chandra, Moon), Mars) · until 00:25 (03.10) more |
| Yoga | Vyatipata (“calamity, downfall”, inauspicious) · until 15:47 more |
| Karana | Vanija (movable) · until 07:45 more |
| Vara | Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Kanya (Virgo), Moon: Vrishabha (Taurus) |
Changes during the day
| from 07:45 | tithi Krishna-saptami (kshaya: not present at any sunrise) |
|---|---|
| from 07:45 | karana Vishti |
| from 15:47 | yoga Variyana |
| from 18:37 | karana Bava |
| from 00:25 (03.10) | nakshatra Ardra |
| from 05:30 (03.10) | tithi Krishna-ashtami |
| from 05:30 (03.10) | karana Balava |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 05:57 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 06:34 |
| Noon | 12:19 |
| Sunset | 18:02 |
| End of twilight | 18:39 |
| Moonrise | 20:14 |
| Moonset | 14:46 |
| Day length | 11 h 28 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 9, average — 0, bad — 4
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 07:45 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Mrigashirsha (06:34–18:02) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
- Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 07:45–18:02: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Festivals and periods
- Pitru Paksha — shraddha for those who departed on tithi Krishna-saptami
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:34–07:45 Ravi Yoga 06:34–00:25 (03.10)
Krakacha Yoga 07:45–05:30 (03.10) Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:45–05:30 (03.10) Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:30–06:36 (03.10)
Anandadi: Manasa 06:34–00:25 (03.10) Anandadi: Padma 00:25–06:36 (03.10)
- Bhadra in heaven: 07:45–18:37; Bhadra Puchha 12:06–13:11; Bhadra Mukha 13:11–15:00
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 04:54–05:44 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 11:55–12:41 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:13–14:59 |
| Godhuli | 18:02–18:28 |
| Pradosha | 18:02–20:33 |
| Nishitha | 23:54–00:44 (03.10) |
| Amrita Kalam | 16:11–17:41 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 10:52–12:18 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 15:10–16:36 |
| Gulika Kalam | 08:00–09:26 |
| Dur Muhurta | 08:51–09:37, 12:41–13:27 |
| Varjyam | 07:12–08:41 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: good 15:48–16:52, 17:36–18:02
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | good 15:48–16:52, 17:36–18:02 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | good 15:48–16:52, 17:36–18:02 |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 06:34–13:56, 15:48–16:52, 17:36–18:02 |
Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Mrigashirsha; tithi Krishna-shashti until 07:45, Krishna-saptami from 07:45; lagna Kanya 06:34, Tula 08:11, Vrischika 11:13, Dhanu 13:56, Makara 15:48, Kumbha 16:52, Mina 17:36
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Mrigashirsha — abundance (well-being, prosperity); Friday — universal respect.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Vyatipata 06:34–15:47: auspicious undertakings, including haircuts, are avoided during this yoga (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Cautions:
- Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
- 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 = −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: Vyatipata, Kshaya tithi
+2 Ravi Yoga 06:34–00:25 (03.10)+1 Anandadi: Manasa 06:34–00:25 (03.10)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 06:34–00:25 (03.10)+1 Auspicious weekday0 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:34–07:450 Yoga Variyana 15:47–06:36 (03.10)0 Chaturmasya0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:45–05:30 (03.10) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Pitru Paksha−2 Kshaya tithi−2 Vishti (Bhadra) 07:45–18:37−3 Krakacha Yoga 07:45–05:30 (03.10)−3 Vyatipata 06:34–15:47
| Summary | Avoid starting important matters — Fierce or sharp nakshatra, Surya Dagdha tithi Pitru Paksha: weddings, major purchases and new undertakings are traditionally postponed. |
|---|---|
| Month | Bhadrapada (amanta) · Ashwina (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Parabhava (No. 40) · Shaka 1948 · Vikram 2083 more |
| Period | Pitru Paksha · Chaturmasya; shraddha for those who departed on tithi Krishna-ashtami |
| Festivals | Kalashtami · Madhya Ashtami (Pitru Paksha) |
At sunrise 06:36
| Tithi | 8Krishna-ashtami (Jaya, Vasus) · until 03:22 (04.10) more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Ardra, pada 2 (sharp, Rudra (Roaring, angry image of Shiva), Rahu) · until 23:00 more |
| Yoga | Variyana (“excellent, best”, auspicious) · until 12:51 more |
| Karana | Balava (movable) · until 16:25 more |
| Vara | Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Kanya (Virgo), Moon: Mithuna (Gemini) |
Changes during the day
| from 12:51 | yoga Parigha |
|---|---|
| from 16:25 | karana Kaulava |
| from 23:00 | nakshatra Punarvasu |
| from 03:22 (04.10) | tithi Krishna-navami |
| from 03:22 (04.10) | karana Taitila |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 05:59 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 06:36 |
| Noon | 12:18 |
| Sunset | 18:00 |
| End of twilight | 18:37 |
| Moonrise | 21:33 |
| Moonset | 15:36 |
| Day length | 11 h 24 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
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, 18:00–20:31
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Madhya Ashtami (Pitru Paksha) · Pitris (ancestors)
The middle of Pitru Paksha: shraddha for ancestors who departed on the eighth lunar day; on this day many also observe the Mahalakshmi and Jivitputrika Vrats.
Rule: aparahna vyapini: the 4th fifth of the daytime, 13:26–15:43
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
- Pitru Paksha — shraddha for those who departed on tithi Krishna-ashtami
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:22–06:37 (04.10)
Anandadi: Chhatra 23:00–06:37 (04.10) Anandadi: Mudgara 06:36–23:00
- Surya Dagdha tithi: Krishna-ashtami
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 04:55–05:45 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 11:55–12:41 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:12–14:57 |
| Godhuli | 18:00–18:25 |
| Pradosha | 18:00–20:31 |
| Nishitha | 23:53–00:44 (04.10) |
| Amrita Kalam | 13:35–15:05 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 09:27–10:52 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 13:43–15:09 |
| Gulika Kalam | 06:36–08:01 |
| Dur Muhurta | 06:36–07:21, 07:21–08:07 |
| Varjyam | 08:19–09:49 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | no suitable window — see the prohibitions below |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | no suitable window — see the prohibitions below |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 06:36–13:52, 15:44–16:48, 17:32–18:00 |
Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Ardra; tithi Krishna-ashtami; lagna Kanya 06:36, Tula 08:07, Vrischika 11:09, Dhanu 13:52, Makara 15:44, Kumbha 16:48, Mina 17:32
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Ardra — sadness; Saturday — decline of physical strength.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Krishna-ashtami 06:36–18:00: 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.
+1 Yoga Variyana 06:36–12:510 Chaturmasya0 Pitru Paksha0 Yoga Parigha 12:51–23:27−1 Ashtami 06:36–03:22 (04.10)−1 Anandadi: Mudgara 06:36–23:00−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Surya Dagdha tithi 06:36–03:22 (04.10)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 06:36–23:00
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Ordinary day — pros: Anandadi: Dhwaja, Auspicious nakshatra; cons: Rikta tithi Pitru Paksha: weddings, major purchases and new undertakings are traditionally postponed. |
|---|---|
| Month | Bhadrapada (amanta) · Ashwina (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Parabhava (No. 40) · Shaka 1948 · Vikram 2083 more |
| Period | Pitru Paksha · Chaturmasya; shraddha for those who departed on tithi Krishna-navami |
| Festivals | Avidhava Navami (Matri Navami) |
At sunrise 06:37
| Tithi | 9Krishna-navami (Rikta, Serpent (Naga)) · until 01:24 (05.10) more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Punarvasu, pada 2 (movable, Aditi, Jupiter) · until 21:44 more |
| Yoga | Parigha (“bolt, barrier”, inauspicious) · until 10:02 more |
| Karana | Taitila (movable) · until 14:21 more |
| Vara | Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Kanya (Virgo), Moon: Mithuna (Gemini) |
Changes during the day
| from 10:02 | yoga Shiva |
|---|---|
| from 14:21 | karana Gara |
| from 21:44 | nakshatra Pushya |
| from 01:24 (05.10) | tithi Krishna-dashami |
| from 01:24 (05.10) | karana Vanija |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 06:01 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 06:37 |
| Noon | 12:18 |
| Sunset | 17:57 |
| End of twilight | 18:34 |
| Moonrise | 23:06 |
| Moonset | 16:07 |
| Day length | 11 h 19 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 1, average — 3, bad — 9
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 (06:37–17:57) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Festivals and periods
Avidhava Navami (Matri Navami) · Pitris (ancestors)
Shraddha for mothers and married women who died before their husbands; it is performed on the ninth day of Pitru Paksha.
Rule: aparahna vyapini: the 4th fifth of the daytime, 13:25–15:41
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
- Pitru Paksha — shraddha for those who departed on tithi Krishna-navami
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Ravi Pushya Yoga 21:44–06:39 (05.10) Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 21:44–06:39 (05.10)
Anandadi: Dhwaja 06:37–21:44 Anandadi: Shrivatsa 21:44–06:39 (05.10)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 04:56–05:47 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 11:55–12:40 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:11–14:56 |
| Godhuli | 17:57–18:23 |
| Pradosha | 17:57–20:30 |
| Nishitha | 23:53–00:44 (05.10) |
| Amrita Kalam | 19:27–20:58 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 16:32–17:57 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 12:17–13:42 |
| Gulika Kalam | 15:07–16:32 |
| Dur Muhurta | 16:27–17:12 |
| Varjyam | 10:22–11:53, 05:22–06:54 (05.10) |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | no suitable window — see the prohibitions below |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | no suitable window — see the prohibitions below |
| Bathing, washing hair | bad throughout the daytime |
Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Punarvasu; tithi Krishna-navami; lagna Kanya 06:37, Tula 08:04, Vrischika 11:05, Dhanu 13:49, Makara 15:40, Kumbha 16:44, Mina 17:28
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Punarvasu — strength of spirit (bravery, resilience); Sunday — physical well-being.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Krishna-navami 06:37–17:57: 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 = +1
Auspicious and inauspicious factors are balanced: a day for routine matters; important matters are best timed for favourable days.
+1 Anandadi: Dhwaja 06:37–21:44+1 Auspicious nakshatra 06:37–21:44+1 Yoga Shiva 10:02–06:39 (05.10)0 Chaturmasya0 Pitru Paksha−2 Rikta tithi 06:37–01:24 (05.10)
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Best day — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Pushya; auspicious time — until 12:29 Pitru Paksha: weddings, major purchases and new undertakings are traditionally postponed. |
|---|---|
| Month | Bhadrapada (amanta) · Ashwina (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Parabhava (No. 40) · Shaka 1948 · Vikram 2083 more |
| Period | Pitru Paksha · Chaturmasya; shraddha for those who departed on tithi Krishna-dashami |
At sunrise 06:39
| Tithi | 10Krishna-dashami (Purna, Dharma) · until 23:38 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Pushya, pada 2 (light, Brhaspati, Saturn) · until 20:39 more |
| Yoga | Shiva (“auspicious, benevolent”, auspicious) · until 07:21 more |
| Karana | Vanija (movable) · until 12:29 more |
| Vara | Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Kanya (Virgo), Moon: Karka (Cancer) |
Changes during the day
| from 07:21 | yoga Siddha |
|---|---|
| from 12:29 | karana Vishti |
| from 20:39 | nakshatra Ashlesha |
| from 23:38 | tithi Krishna-ekadashi |
| from 23:38 | karana Bava |
| from 04:50 (06.10) | yoga Sadhya |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 06:03 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 06:39 |
| Noon | 12:18 |
| Sunset | 17:55 |
| End of twilight | 18:31 |
| Moonrise | none |
| Moonset | 16:25 |
| Day length | 11 h 15 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 8, average — 4, bad — 1
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Pushya (06:39–17:55) is good for sowing.
- Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 12:29–17:55: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Festivals and periods
- Pitru Paksha — shraddha for those who departed on tithi Krishna-dashami
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 06:39–20:39
Jwalamukhi Yoga 20:39–23:38 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 23:38–06:41 (06.10) Krakacha Yoga 23:38–06:41 (06.10)
Anandadi: Prajapati 06:39–20:39 Anandadi: Saumya 20:39–06:41 (06.10)
- Bhadra on earth: 12:29–23:38; Bhadra Puchha 14:11–15:17; Bhadra Mukha 15:17–17:09
- Gandanta (tithi): 23:15–00:00 (06.10)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 04:58–05:49 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 11:55–12:40 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:10–14:55 |
| Godhuli | 17:55–18:20 |
| Pradosha | 17:55–20:28 |
| Nishitha | 23:53–00:44 (06.10) |
| Amrita Kalam | 14:32–16:04 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 08:04–09:28 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 10:53–12:17 |
| Gulika Kalam | 13:41–15:06 |
| Dur Muhurta | 12:40–13:25, 14:55–15:40 |
| Varjyam | 05:22–06:54 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: good 06:39–11:01
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 06:39–11:01 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | good 06:39–11:01 |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 06:39–13:45, 15:36–16:41, 17:24–17:55 |
Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Pushya; tithi Krishna-dashami; lagna Kanya 06:39, Tula 08:00, Vrischika 11:01, Dhanu 13:45, Makara 15:36, Kumbha 16:41, Mina 17:24
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Pushya — increase in wealth; Monday — clear, bright complexion.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Bhadra on earth 12:29–17:55: no shaving or haircuts during Vishti Karana (according to the Muhurta Chintamani, Bhadra does harm when it is on earth; in heaven and in the netherworld its influence on earth is weak).
Cautions:
- Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
- Monday: according to the Kalaprakashika, it is good for a haircut only during the waxing Moon.
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Best day · score S = +7
The total of auspicious factors is high and there are no prohibitions: suitable for important undertakings.
Auspicious time ends by 12:29
+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 06:39–20:39+2 Pushya 06:39–20:39+2 Yoga Siddha 07:21–04:50 (06.10)+1 Anandadi: Prajapati 06:39–20:39+1 Auspicious weekday0 Chaturmasya0 Pitru Paksha−1 Bhadra on earth 12:29–23:38
| Summary | Favourable day — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Anandadi: Ananda Pitru Paksha: weddings, major purchases and new undertakings are traditionally postponed. |
|---|---|
| Month | Bhadrapada (amanta) · Ashwina (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Parabhava (No. 40) · Shaka 1948 · Vikram 2083 more |
| Period | Pitru Paksha · Chaturmasya; shraddha for those who departed on tithi Krishna-ekadashi |
| Festivals | Indira Ekadashi |
At sunrise 06:41
| Tithi | 11Krishna-ekadashi (Nanda, Rudra) · until 22:05 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Ashlesha, pada 2 (sharp, Naga - the lord of snakes (Sharpa), Mercury) · until 19:47 more Gandamula |
| Yoga | Sadhya (“attainable, amenable”, auspicious) · until 02:30 (07.10) more |
| Karana | Bava (movable) · until 10:49 more |
| Vara | Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Kanya (Virgo), Moon: Karka (Cancer) |
Changes during the day
| from 10:49 | karana Balava |
|---|---|
| from 19:47 | nakshatra Magha |
| from 22:05 | tithi Krishna-dvadashi |
| from 22:05 | karana Kaulava |
| from 02:30 (07.10) | yoga Shubha |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 06:05 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 06:41 |
| Noon | 12:17 |
| Sunset | 17:52 |
| End of twilight | 18:29 |
| Moonrise | 00:41 |
| Moonset | 16:37 |
| Day length | 11 h 10 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 3, average — 3, bad — 7
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise |
|---|
Festivals and periods
Indira Ekadashi · Vishnu
The Ekadashi of Pitru Paksha (dark half of Bhadrapada). The fast is dedicated to the ancestors: its merit is offered to the departed, and shraddha is performed.
Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 23:38 (05.10)–22:05
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Parana (breaking the fast): 06:43–08:57 (07.10)
- Pitru Paksha — shraddha for those who departed on tithi Krishna-ekadashi
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 06:41–19:47
Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:41–22:05
Anandadi: Ananda 06:41–19:47 Anandadi: Kaladanda 19:47–06:43 (07.10)
- Gandanta (nakshatra): 13:59–01:37 (07.10)
- Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Ashlesha
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 04:59–05:50 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 11:54–12:39 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:09–14:53 |
| Godhuli | 17:52–18:18 |
| Pradosha | 17:52–20:26 |
| Nishitha | 23:52–00:43 (07.10) |
| Amrita Kalam | 18:15–19:47 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 15:04–16:28 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 09:29–10:53 |
| Gulika Kalam | 12:17–13:41 |
| Dur Muhurta | 08:56–09:40, 23:01–23:52 |
| Varjyam | 09:00–10:32 |
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 06:41–13:41, 15:32–16:37, 17:20–17:52 |
Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Ashlesha; tithi Krishna-ekadashi; lagna Kanya 06:41, Tula 07:56, Vrischika 10:57, Dhanu 13:41, Makara 15:32, Kumbha 16:37, Mina 17:20
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Ashlesha — physical affliction (suffering); Tuesday — harm to longevity.
Cautions:
- Ekadashi: by custom, those who fast on this day do not cut their hair or shave.
- Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Favourable day · score S = +3
Auspicious factors outweigh inauspicious ones: ordinary matters can be started.
+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 06:41–19:47+1 Anandadi: Ananda 06:41–19:47+1 Yoga Sadhya 06:41–02:30 (07.10)0 Chaturmasya0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:41–22:05 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Pitru Paksha−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 06:41–19:47
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Best day — Yoga Shubha, Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) Pitru Paksha: weddings, major purchases and new undertakings are traditionally postponed. |
|---|---|
| Month | Bhadrapada (amanta) · Ashwina (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Parabhava (No. 40) · Shaka 1948 · Vikram 2083 more |
| Period | Pitru Paksha · Chaturmasya; shraddha for those who departed on tithi Krishna-dvadashi |
At sunrise 06:43
| Tithi | 12Krishna-dvadashi (Bhadra, Sun (Ravi)) · until 20:47 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Magha, pada 2 (fierce, Pitris or Pitars - ancestors of the clan, forefathers, Ketu) · until 19:10 more Gandamula |
| Yoga | Shubha (“goodness, happiness”, auspicious) · until 00:22 (08.10) more |
| Karana | Kaulava (movable) · until 09:24 more |
| Vara | Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Kanya (Virgo), Moon: Simha (Leo) |
Changes during the day
| from 09:24 | karana Taitila |
|---|---|
| from 19:10 | nakshatra Purva-Phalguni |
| from 20:47 | tithi Krishna-trayodashi |
| from 20:47 | karana Gara |
| from 00:22 (08.10) | yoga Shukla |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 06:07 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 06:43 |
| Noon | 12:17 |
| Sunset | 17:50 |
| End of twilight | 18:26 |
| Moonrise | 02:14 |
| Moonset | 16:46 |
| Day length | 11 h 06 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 2, average — 10, bad — 1
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise |
|---|
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 (06:43–17:50) is good for sowing, for root crops.
Festivals and periods
- Pitru Paksha — shraddha for those who departed on tithi Krishna-dvadashi
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:43–20:47
Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 20:47–06:45 (08.10)
Anandadi: Chara 06:43–19:10 Anandadi: Sthira 19:10–06:45 (08.10)
- Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Magha
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 05:01–05:52 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:08–14:52 |
| Godhuli | 17:50–18:15 |
| Pradosha | 17:50–20:25 |
| Nishitha | 23:52–00:43 (08.10) |
| Amrita Kalam | 16:50–18:24 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 12:16–13:40 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 08:07–09:30 |
| Gulika Kalam | 10:53–12:16 |
| Dur Muhurta | 11:54–12:39 |
| Varjyam | 07:29–09:02, 03:04–04:38 (08.10) |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 06:43–10:53, 15:28–16:33, 17:16–17:50
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | average 06:43–10:53, 15:28–16:33, 17:16–17:50 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average 06:43–10:53, 15:28–16:33, 17:16–17:50 |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 06:43–13:37, 15:28–16:33, 17:16–17:50 |
Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Magha; tithi Krishna-dvadashi; lagna Kanya 06:43, Tula 07:52, Vrischika 10:53, Dhanu 13:37, Makara 15:28, Kumbha 16:33, Mina 17:16
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Magha — loss of property; Wednesday — favour of the authorities.
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
Best day · score S = +5
The total of auspicious factors is high and there are no prohibitions: suitable for important undertakings.
+2 Yoga Shubha 06:43–00:22 (08.10)+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:43–20:47+1 Anandadi: Chara 06:43–19:10+1 Auspicious weekday0 Chaturmasya0 Pitru Paksha−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 06:43–19:10
| Summary | Ordinary day — pros: Yoga Shukla, Auspicious weekday; cons: Fierce or sharp nakshatra, Anandadi: Gada Pitru Paksha: weddings, major purchases and new undertakings are traditionally postponed. |
|---|---|
| Month | Bhadrapada (amanta) · Ashwina (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Parabhava (No. 40) · Shaka 1948 · Vikram 2083 more |
| Period | Pitru Paksha · Chaturmasya; shraddha for those who departed on tithi Krishna-trayodashi |
| Festivals | Pradosha Vrat · Masik Shivaratri |
At sunrise 06:45
| Tithi | 13Krishna-trayodashi (Jaya, God of Love) · until 19:46 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Purva-Phalguni, pada 2 (fierce, Bhaga (Share, Distributor) - god of wealth and family, Venus) · until 18:50 more |
| Yoga | Shukla (“bright, pure”, auspicious) · until 22:28 more |
| Karana | Gara (movable) · until 08:14 more |
| Vara | Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Kanya (Virgo), Moon: Simha (Leo) |
Changes during the day
| from 08:14 | karana Vanija |
|---|---|
| from 18:50 | nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni |
| from 19:46 | tithi Krishna-chaturdashi |
| from 19:46 | karana Vishti |
| from 22:28 | yoga Brahma |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 06:08 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 06:45 |
| Noon | 12:17 |
| Sunset | 17:47 |
| End of twilight | 18:24 |
| Moonrise | 03:42 |
| Moonset | 16:53 |
| Day length | 11 h 01 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 3, average — 8, bad — 2
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Phalguni (06:45–17:47) is good for root crops.
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, 17:47–19:46
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, 23:51–00:43 (09.10)
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
- Pitru Paksha — shraddha for those who departed on tithi Krishna-trayodashi
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 18:50–06:47 (09.10) Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 19:46–06:47 (09.10)
Anandadi: Matanga 18:50–06:47 (09.10) Anandadi: Gada 06:45–18:50
- Bhadra on earth: 19:46–00:48 (09.10); Bhadra Mukha 19:46–21:43
- Bhadra in the netherworld: 00:48–07:23 (09.10); Bhadra Puchha 06:16–07:26 (09.10)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 05:02–05:54 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 11:54–12:38 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:06–14:51 |
| Godhuli | 17:47–18:13 |
| Pradosha | 17:47–20:23 |
| Nishitha | 23:51–00:43 (09.10) |
| Amrita Kalam | 12:31–14:06 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 13:39–15:02 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 06:45–08:08 |
| Gulika Kalam | 09:31–10:54 |
| Dur Muhurta | 10:26–11:10, 14:51–15:35 |
| Varjyam | 02:02–03:38 (09.10) |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 06:45–10:49, 15:25–16:29, 17:13–17:47
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 06:45–10:49, 15:25–16:29, 17:13–17:47 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average 06:45–10:49, 15:25–16:29, 17:13–17:47 |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 06:45–13:33, 15:25–16:29, 17:13–17:47 |
Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Purva-Phalguni; tithi Krishna-trayodashi; lagna Kanya 06:45, Tula 07:48, Vrischika 10:49, Dhanu 13:33, Makara 15:25, Kumbha 16:29, Mina 17:13
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Purva-Phalguni — ill health; 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
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 Shukla 06:45–22:28+1 Auspicious weekday0 Chaturmasya0 Pitru Paksha−1 Anandadi: Gada 06:45–18:50−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 06:45–18:50
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Avoid starting important matters — Krishna Chaturdashi, Vishti (Bhadra) Pitru Paksha: weddings, major purchases and new undertakings are traditionally postponed. |
|---|---|
| Month | Bhadrapada (amanta) · Ashwina (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Parabhava (No. 40) · Shaka 1948 · Vikram 2083 more |
| Period | Pitru Paksha · Chaturmasya; shraddha for those who departed on tithi Krishna-chaturdashi |
| Festivals | Ghata Chaturdashi (Shastrahata Shraddha) |
At sunrise 06:47
| Tithi | 14Krishna-chaturdashi (Rikta, Kali) · until 19:06 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Uttara-Phalguni, pada 3 (fixed, Aryaman (Lord of Hospitality), Sun) · until 18:50 more |
| Yoga | Brahma (“Brahma, sacred knowledge”, auspicious) · until 20:51 more |
| Karana | Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 07:23 more |
| Vara | Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Kanya (Virgo), Moon: Kanya (Virgo) |
Changes during the day
| from 07:23 | karana Shakuni |
|---|---|
| from 18:50 | nakshatra Hasta |
| from 19:06 | tithi Amavasya |
| from 19:06 | karana Chatushpada |
| from 20:51 | yoga Indra |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 06:10 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 06:47 |
| Noon | 12:16 |
| Sunset | 17:44 |
| End of twilight | 18:21 |
| Moonrise | 05:08 |
| Moonset | 17:00 |
| Day length | 10 h 56 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 1, average — 11, bad — 1
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Phalguni (06:47–17:44) is good for sowing.
- Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 06:47–07:23: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
- Shakuni 07:23–17:44: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it (it is suitable for sowing).
- Krishna-chaturdashi 06:47–17:44: according to the Kalaprakashika, ploughing on Chaturdashi puts the owner’s life in danger.
Festivals and periods
Ghata Chaturdashi (Shastrahata Shraddha) · Pitris (ancestors)
Shraddha for those who died a violent death — by weapons or in an accident; it is performed on the fourteenth day of Pitru Paksha.
Rule: aparahna vyapini: the 4th fifth of the daytime, 13:22–15:33
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
- Pitru Paksha — shraddha for those who departed on tithi Krishna-chaturdashi
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Anandadi: Shubha 06:47–18:50 Anandadi: Amrita 18:50–06:49 (10.10)
- Bhadra in the netherworld: 00:48–07:23; Bhadra Puchha 06:16–07:26
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 05:03–05:55 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 11:54–12:38 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:05–14:49 |
| Godhuli | 17:44–18:11 |
| Pradosha | 17:44–20:21 |
| Nishitha | 23:51–00:43 (10.10) |
| Amrita Kalam | 11:38–13:14 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 10:54–12:16 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 15:00–16:22 |
| Gulika Kalam | 08:10–09:32 |
| Dur Muhurta | 08:59–09:43, 12:38–13:22 |
| Varjyam | 03:22–04:59 (10.10) |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | no suitable window — see the prohibitions below |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | no suitable window — see the prohibitions below |
| Bathing, washing hair | average throughout the daytime |
Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni; tithi Krishna-chaturdashi; lagna Kanya 06:47, Tula 07:44, Vrischika 10:45, Dhanu 13:29, Makara 15:21, Kumbha 16:25, Mina 17:09
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Uttara-Phalguni — destruction of all diseases; Friday — universal respect.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Krishna-chaturdashi 06:47–17:44: a Rikta and Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (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).
- Friday: B. V. Raman advises against cutting nails (the rating above is the site’s summary, which uses the same weekdays for nails as for haircuts, so Friday counts as auspicious).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Avoid starting important matters · score S = +2
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
+2 Yoga Brahma 06:47–20:51+1 Anandadi: Shubha 06:47–18:50+1 Auspicious nakshatra 06:47–18:50+1 Auspicious weekday0 Chaturmasya0 Pitru Paksha0 Vishti (Bhadra) 06:47–07:23−3 Krishna Chaturdashi 06:47–19:06
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Unfavourable day — Anandadi: Mrityu, Yamaghanta Pitru Paksha: weddings, major purchases and new undertakings are traditionally postponed. |
|---|---|
| Month | Bhadrapada (amanta) · Ashwina (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Parabhava (No. 40) · Shaka 1948 · Vikram 2083 more |
| Period | Pitru Paksha · Chaturmasya; shraddha for those who departed on tithi Amavasya |
| Festivals | Mahalaya, Sarva Pitru Amavasya · Shani Amavasya · Bhadrapada Amavasya |
At sunrise 06:49
| Tithi | 30Amavasya (Purna, Pitris (ancestors)) · until 18:50 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Hasta, pada 2 (light, Savitar (Animating, Awakening), Moon) · until 19:13 more |
| Yoga | Indra (“Indra, lord”, auspicious) · until 19:32 more |
| Karana | Chatushpada (fixed, inauspicious) · until 06:55 more |
| Vara | Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Kanya (Virgo), Moon: Kanya (Virgo) |
Changes during the day
| from 06:55 | karana Naga |
|---|---|
| from 18:50 | tithi Shukla-pratipat |
| from 18:50 | karana Kimstughna |
| from 19:13 | nakshatra Chitra |
| from 19:32 | yoga Vaidhriti |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 06:12 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 06:49 |
| Noon | 12:16 |
| Sunset | 17:42 |
| End of twilight | 18:19 |
| Moonrise | 06:33 |
| Moonset | 17:06 |
| Day length | 10 h 52 min |
Sky
| New moon (Amavasya) | 18:50 |
|---|
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, Hasta (06:49–17:42) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
- Chatushpada 06:49–06:55: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
- Naga 06:55–17:42: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Festivals and periods
Mahalaya, Sarva Pitru Amavasya · Pitris (ancestors)
The main day of Pitru Paksha: shraddha for all ancestors, including those whose date of death is unknown. Navaratri begins the next day; in Bengal Mahalaya is the invocation of Durga to earth.
Rule: aparahna vyapini: the 4th fifth of the daytime, 13:21–15:31
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Shani Amavasya · Shani (Saturn)
A new moon on a Saturday — the best day to propitiate Shani: oil lamps, charity of black sesame and oil, worship of Hanuman.
Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 19:06 (09.10)–18:50
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Bhadrapada Amavasya · Pitris (ancestors)
The new moon of Bhadrapada — Mahalaya, Sarva Pitru Amavasya: the end of Pitru Paksha, shraddha for all ancestors.
Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 19:06 (09.10)–18:50
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
- Pitru Paksha — shraddha for those who departed on tithi Amavasya
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Yamaghanta 06:49–19:13
Anandadi: Mrityu 06:49–19:13 Anandadi: Kana 19:13–06:51 (11.10)
- Gandanta (tithi): 18:26–19:14
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 05:05–05:57 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 11:54–12:37 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:04–14:48 |
| Godhuli | 17:42–18:08 |
| Pradosha | 17:42–20:20 |
| Nishitha | 23:50–00:43 (11.10) |
| Amrita Kalam | 13:07–14:44 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 09:33–10:54 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 13:37–14:59 |
| Gulika Kalam | 06:49–08:11 |
| Dur Muhurta | 06:49–07:33, 07:33–08:16 |
| Varjyam | 03:29–05:08 (11.10) |
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 06:49–13:25, 15:17–16:21, 17:05–17:42 |
Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Hasta; tithi Amavasya; lagna Kanya 06:49, Tula 07:40, Vrischika 10:41, Dhanu 13:25, Makara 15:17, Kumbha 16:21, Mina 17:05
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Hasta — imparting radiance (to the person); Saturday — decline of physical strength.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Amavasya 06:49–17:42: 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
Unfavourable day · score S = −7
A strict prohibition (a visible eclipse; Visha Yoga of the weekday, tithi and nakshatra; Amrita Siddhi turned to poison; Yamaghanta; the Anandadi yoga Mrityu) or a total score of -7 or lower: any new undertakings are best postponed.
Strict prohibition: Anandadi: Mrityu, Yamaghanta, many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower)
Avoid starting important matters: Amavasya
+2 Yoga Indra 06:49–19:32+1 Auspicious nakshatra 06:49–19:130 Chaturmasya0 Pitru Paksha−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−3 Amavasya 06:49–18:50−3 Anandadi: Mrityu 06:49–19:13−3 Yamaghanta 06:49–19:13
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Avoid starting important matters — Vaidhriti, Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) |
|---|---|
| Month | Ashwina (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Parabhava (No. 40) · Shaka 1948 · Vikram 2083 more |
| Period | Sharad Navaratri (autumn), day 1 · Chaturmasya |
| Festivals | Sharad Navaratri: Ghatasthapana |
At sunrise 06:51
| Tithi | 1Shukla-pratipat (Nanda, Brahma) · until 19:01 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Chitra, pada 2 (soft, Tvashtri (Heavenly Architect) or Vishwakarma (Vastu God), Mars) · until 20:02 more |
| Yoga | Vaidhriti (“without support, discord”, inauspicious) · until 18:35 more |
| Karana | Kimstughna (fixed) · until 06:52 more |
| Vara | Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Kanya (Virgo), Moon: Kanya (Virgo) |
Changes during the day
| from 06:52 | karana Bava |
|---|---|
| from 18:35 | yoga Vishkambha |
| from 19:01 | tithi Shukla-dvitya |
| from 19:01 | karana Balava |
| from 20:02 | nakshatra Swati |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 06:14 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 06:51 |
| Noon | 12:16 |
| Sunset | 17:39 |
| End of twilight | 18:16 |
| Moonrise | 07:57 |
| Moonset | 17:15 |
| Day length | 10 h 47 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, Chitra (06:51–17:39) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Festivals and periods
Sharad Navaratri: Ghatasthapana · Durga
The start of the autumn (Sharad) Navaratri — the principal one of the year. The kalasha is installed in the morning, in the first third of the day, while Pratipada lasts (if that is not possible — at Abhijit Muhurta); for nine nights the nine forms of Durga are worshipped.
Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 18:50 (10.10)–19:01
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Ghatasthapana: 06:51–10:27
Abhijit Muhurta (fallback time): 11:54–12:37
Navaratri, day 1: Shailaputri · Durga
Navaratri day. Shailaputri — “daughter of the Mountain”, Parvati as the daughter of Himavat, riding a bull; grants steadfastness.
- Sharad Navaratri (autumn), day 1
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Dwipushkar Yoga 19:01–20:02
Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:51–19:01
Anandadi: Padma 06:51–20:02 Anandadi: Lumbaka 20:02–06:53 (12.10)
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 | 05:06–05:59 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 11:54–12:37 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:03–14:47 |
| Godhuli | 17:39–18:06 |
| Pradosha | 17:39–20:18 |
| Nishitha | 23:50–00:43 (12.10) |
| Amrita Kalam | 13:25–15:04 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 16:18–17:39 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 12:15–13:36 |
| Gulika Kalam | 14:57–16:18 |
| Dur Muhurta | 16:13–16:56 |
| Varjyam | 01:57–03:38 (12.10) |
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 06:51–13:21, 15:13–16:17, 17:01–17:39 |
Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Chitra; tithi Shukla-pratipat; lagna Kanya 06:51, Tula 07:36, Vrischika 10:37, Dhanu 13:21, Makara 15:13, Kumbha 16:17, Mina 17:01
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Chitra — improvement of well-being; Sunday — physical well-being.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Vaidhriti 06:51–17:39: 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 = −3
There is a mild prohibition (Amavasya, Krishna Chaturdashi, Bhadra on earth, Vyatipata, Vaidhriti, kshaya tithi, Sankranti, Ashubha Yoga) or the total score is -3 or lower: the day is unfavourable for important new matters, but suitable for fasting, prayer and everyday work.
Avoid starting important matters: Vaidhriti
+1 Anandadi: Padma 06:51–20:02+1 Auspicious nakshatra 06:51–20:020 Chaturmasya0 Dwipushkar Yoga 19:01–20:02−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:51–19:01−3 Vaidhriti 06:51–18:35
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Ordinary day — pros: Anandadi: Chhatra, Auspicious nakshatra; cons: Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) |
|---|---|
| Month | Ashwina (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Parabhava (No. 40) · Shaka 1948 · Vikram 2083 more |
| Period | Sharad Navaratri (autumn), day 2 · Chaturmasya |
At sunrise 06:53
| Tithi | 2Shukla-dvitya (Bhadra, Vidhatr) · until 19:43 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Swati, pada 2 (movable, Waiu (Wind), Rahu) · until 21:22 more |
| Yoga | Vishkambha (“prop, bolt”, inauspicious) · until 18:02 more |
| Karana | Balava (movable) · until 07:18 more |
| Vara | Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Kanya (Virgo), Moon: Tula (Libra) |
Changes during the day
| from 07:18 | karana Kaulava |
|---|---|
| from 18:02 | yoga Priti |
| from 19:43 | tithi Shukla-tritya |
| from 19:43 | karana Taitila |
| from 21:22 | nakshatra Vishakha |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 06:16 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 06:53 |
| Noon | 12:16 |
| Sunset | 17:37 |
| End of twilight | 18:14 |
| Moonrise | 09:22 |
| Moonset | 17:26 |
| Day length | 10 h 43 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 7, average — 5, bad — 1
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise |
|---|
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 (06:53–17:37) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Festivals and periods
Navaratri, day 2: Brahmacharini · Durga
Navaratri day. Brahmacharini — the goddess of austerity with a rosary and a water pot; grants patience and strength in keeping vows.
- Sharad Navaratri (autumn), day 2
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:53–19:43 Yamaghanta 21:22–06:55 (13.10)
Anandadi: Chhatra 06:53–21:22 Anandadi: Mitra 21:22–06:55 (13.10)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 05:08–06:01 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 11:54–12:37 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:02–14:45 |
| Godhuli | 17:37–18:03 |
| Pradosha | 17:37–20:17 |
| Nishitha | 23:50–00:43 (13.10) |
| Amrita Kalam | 12:05–13:46 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 08:14–09:34 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 10:55–12:15 |
| Gulika Kalam | 13:36–14:56 |
| Dur Muhurta | 12:37–13:19, 14:45–15:28 |
| Varjyam | 03:24–05:07 (13.10) |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: good 06:53–10:33, 15:09–16:13, 16:57–17:37
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | good 06:53–10:33, 15:09–16:13, 16:57–17:37 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails | good 06:53–10:33, 15:09–16:13, 16:57–17:37 |
| Cutting toenails | average throughout the daytime |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 06:53–13:17, 15:09–16:13, 16:57–17:37 |
Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Swati; tithi Shukla-dvitya; lagna Kanya 06:53, Tula 07:32, Vrischika 10:33, Dhanu 13:17, Makara 15:09, Kumbha 16:13, Mina 16:57
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Swati — relief from all suffering; 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: Chhatra 06:53–21:22+1 Auspicious nakshatra 06:53–21:22+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 06:53–19:430 Chaturmasya−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:53–19:43
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 — Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Anandadi: Shrivatsa |
|---|---|
| Month | Ashwina (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Parabhava (No. 40) · Shaka 1948 · Vikram 2083 more |
| Period | Sharad Navaratri (autumn), day 3 · Chaturmasya |
| Festivals | Chandra Darshan |
At sunrise 06:55
| Tithi | 3Shukla-tritya (Jaya, Vishnu) · until 20:58 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Vishakha, pada 2 (mixed, Indra and Agni, Jupiter) · until 23:13 more |
| Yoga | Priti (“love, affection”, auspicious) · until 17:54 more |
| Karana | Taitila (movable) · until 08:17 more |
| Vara | Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Kanya (Virgo), Moon: Tula (Libra) |
Changes during the day
| from 08:17 | karana Gara |
|---|---|
| from 17:54 | yoga Ayushman |
| from 20:58 | tithi Shukla-chaturti |
| from 20:58 | karana Vanija |
| from 23:13 | nakshatra Anuradha |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 06:18 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 06:55 |
| Noon | 12:15 |
| Sunset | 17:34 |
| End of twilight | 18:11 |
| Moonrise | 10:45 |
| Moonset | 17:41 |
| Day length | 10 h 38 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 2, average — 8, bad — 3
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Vishakha (06:55–17:34) is good for sowing, for root crops.
Festivals and periods
Navaratri, day 3: Chandraghanta · Durga
Navaratri day. Chandraghanta — with a bell-shaped crescent moon on her forehead; grants courage and protection.
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, 17:34–17:41
on the first evenings the crescent sets almost together with the Sun (northern latitudes) — the day is chosen by the Yallop crescent visibility criterion
Crescent Moon above the horizon after sunset: 17:34–17:41
- Sharad Navaratri (autumn), day 3
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:55–20:58 Ravi Yoga 23:13–06:58 (14.10)
Anandadi: Shrivatsa 06:55–23:13 Anandadi: Vajra 23:13–06:58 (14.10)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 05:09–06:02 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 11:54–12:36 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:01–14:44 |
| Godhuli | 17:34–18:01 |
| Pradosha | 17:34–20:15 |
| Nishitha | 23:49–00:43 (14.10) |
| Amrita Kalam | 13:44–15:28 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 14:55–16:14 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 09:35–10:55 |
| Gulika Kalam | 12:15–13:35 |
| Dur Muhurta | 09:03–09:46, 22:56–23:49 |
| Varjyam | 03:36–05:21 (14.10) |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 06:55–10:29, 15:05–16:09, 16:53–17:34
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 06:55–10:29, 15:05–16:09, 16:53–17:34 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average 06:55–10:29, 15:05–16:09, 16:53–17:34 |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 06:55–13:13, 15:05–16:09, 16:53–17:34 |
Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Vishakha; tithi Shukla-tritya; lagna Kanya 06:55, Tula 07:28, Vrischika 10:29, Dhanu 13:13, Makara 15:05, Kumbha 16:09, Mina 16:53
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Vishakha — loss of money; Tuesday — harm to longevity.
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Favourable day · score S = +4
Auspicious factors outweigh inauspicious ones: ordinary matters can be started.
+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:55–20:58+1 Anandadi: Shrivatsa 06:55–23:13+1 Yoga Priti 06:55–17:54+1 Auspicious tithi 06:55–20:580 Chaturmasya−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 | Best day — Amrita Siddhi Yoga, Ravi Yoga; auspicious time — until 09:47 |
|---|---|
| Month | Ashwina (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Parabhava (No. 40) · Shaka 1948 · Vikram 2083 more |
| Period | Sharad Navaratri (autumn), day 4 · Chaturmasya |
| Festivals | Vinayaka Chaturthi |
At sunrise 06:58
| Tithi | 4Shukla-chaturti (Rikta, Yama) · until 22:43 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Anuradha, pada 2 (soft, Mitra (Friend), Saturn) · until 01:33 (15.10) more |
| Yoga | Ayushman (“long-lived”, auspicious) · until 18:09 more |
| Karana | Vanija (movable) · until 09:47 more |
| Vara | Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Kanya (Virgo), Moon: Vrischika (Scorpio) |
Changes during the day
| from 09:47 | karana Vishti |
|---|---|
| from 18:09 | yoga Saubhagya |
| from 22:43 | tithi Shukla-panchami |
| from 22:43 | karana Bava |
| from 01:33 (15.10) | nakshatra Jyestha |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 06:20 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 06:58 |
| Noon | 12:15 |
| Sunset | 17:32 |
| End of twilight | 18:09 |
| Moonrise | 12:05 |
| Moonset | 18:05 |
| Day length | 10 h 34 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, Anuradha (06:58–17:32) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
- Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 09:47–17:32: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Festivals and periods
Navaratri, day 4: Kushmanda · Durga
Navaratri day. Kushmanda — she who created the universe with her smile; grants health and strength.
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), 11:11–13:18
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
- Sharad Navaratri (autumn), day 4
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Amrita Siddhi Yoga 06:58–01:33 (15.10) Ravi Yoga 06:58–01:33 (15.10) Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 06:58–01:33 (15.10)
Anandadi: Saumya 06:58–01:33 (15.10) Anandadi: Dhwanksha 01:33–07:00 (15.10)
- Bhadra in heaven: 09:47–22:43; Bhadra Mukha 09:51–11:59; Bhadra Puchha 21:26–22:43
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 05:10–06:04 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:00–14:43 |
| Godhuli | 17:32–17:59 |
| Pradosha | 17:32–20:13 |
| Nishitha | 23:49–00:43 (15.10) |
| Amrita Kalam | 14:08–15:54 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 12:15–13:34 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 08:17–09:36 |
| Gulika Kalam | 10:55–12:15 |
| Dur Muhurta | 11:54–12:36 |
| Varjyam | none on this day |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | no suitable window — see the prohibitions below |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | no suitable window — see the prohibitions below |
| Bathing, washing hair | average throughout the daytime |
Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Anuradha; tithi Shukla-chaturti; lagna Kanya 06:58, Tula 07:24, Vrischika 10:25, Dhanu 13:09, Makara 15:01, Kumbha 16:05, Mina 16:49, Mesha 17:30
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”); Wednesday — favour of the authorities.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Shukla-chaturti 06:58–17:32: 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 Anuradha nakshatra 3 times a year puts their life in danger — frequent haircuts in this nakshatra are best avoided.
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Best day · score S = +6
The total of auspicious factors is high and there are no prohibitions: suitable for important undertakings.
Auspicious time ends by 09:47
+4 Amrita Siddhi Yoga 06:58–01:33 (15.10)+2 Ravi Yoga 06:58–01:33 (15.10)+1 Anandadi: Saumya 06:58–01:33 (15.10)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 06:58–01:33 (15.10)+1 Yoga Ayushman 06:58–18:09+1 Auspicious weekday0 Chaturmasya−2 Rikta tithi 06:58–22:43−2 Vishti (Bhadra) 09:47–22:43
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 — Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Yoga Saubhagya |
|---|---|
| Month | Ashwina (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Parabhava (No. 40) · Shaka 1948 · Vikram 2083 more |
| Period | Sharad Navaratri (autumn), day 5 · Chaturmasya |
At sunrise 07:00
| Tithi | 5Shukla-panchami (Purna, Soma) · until 00:55 (16.10) more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Jyestha, pada 1 (sharp, Indra (Leader of the Gods), Mercury) · until 04:17 (16.10) more Gandamula |
| Yoga | Saubhagya (“good fortune, marital happiness”, auspicious) · until 18:45 more |
| Karana | Bava (movable) · until 11:46 more |
| Vara | Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Kanya (Virgo), Moon: Vrischika (Scorpio) |
Changes during the day
| from 11:46 | karana Balava |
|---|---|
| from 18:45 | yoga Shobhana |
| from 00:55 (16.10) | tithi Shukla-shashti |
| from 00:55 (16.10) | karana Kaulava |
| from 04:17 (16.10) | nakshatra Mula |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 06:22 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 07:00 |
| Noon | 12:15 |
| Sunset | 17:29 |
| End of twilight | 18:07 |
| Moonrise | 13:15 |
| Moonset | 18:41 |
| Day length | 10 h 29 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 4, average — 8, bad — 1
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Jyestha (07:00–17:29) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Festivals and periods
Navaratri, day 5: Skandamata · Durga
Navaratri day. Skandamata — the mother of Skanda, holding her son on her lap; grants motherly grace.
- Sharad Navaratri (autumn), day 5
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:00–00:55 (16.10) Ravi Yoga 04:17–07:02 (16.10)
Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 00:55–07:02 (16.10)
Anandadi: Kaladanda 07:00–04:17 (16.10) Anandadi: Dhumra 04:17–07:02 (16.10)
- Gandanta (nakshatra): 21:34–11:01 (16.10)
- Gandanta (tithi): 00:29–01:22 (16.10)
- Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Jyestha
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 05:12–06:06 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 11:53–12:35 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 13:59–14:41 |
| Godhuli | 17:29–17:56 |
| Pradosha | 17:29–20:12 |
| Nishitha | 23:48–00:43 (16.10) |
| Amrita Kalam | 18:29–20:16 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 13:33–14:52 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 07:00–08:18 |
| Gulika Kalam | 09:37–10:56 |
| Dur Muhurta | 10:29–11:11, 14:41–15:23 |
| Varjyam | 07:47–09:34 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average throughout the daytime
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | average throughout the daytime |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average throughout the daytime |
| Bathing, washing hair | average throughout the daytime |
Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Jyestha; tithi Shukla-panchami; lagna Kanya 07:00, Tula 07:20, Vrischika 10:21, Dhanu 13:05, Makara 14:57, Kumbha 16:01, Mina 16:45, Mesha 17:26
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Jyestha — loss (reduction) of landed property (real estate); Thursday — success.
Cautions:
- Jyeshtha: favourable for shaving according to the Muhurta Chintamani and B. V. Raman (the rating above follows the Kalaprakashika, where it is avoided).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Favourable day · score S = +3
Auspicious factors outweigh inauspicious ones: ordinary matters can be started.
+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:00–00:55 (16.10)+1 Yoga Saubhagya 07:00–18:45+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 07:00–00:55 (16.10)0 Chaturmasya−1 Anandadi: Kaladanda 07:00–04:17 (16.10)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 07:00–04:17 (16.10)
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Best day — Ravi Yoga, Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi); auspicious time — after 11:01 |
|---|---|
| Month | Ashwina (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Parabhava (No. 40) · Shaka 1948 · Vikram 2083 more |
| Period | Sharad Navaratri (autumn), day 6 · Chaturmasya |
| Festivals | Skanda Shashti · Saraswati Avahana |
At sunrise 07:02
| Tithi | 6Shukla-shashti (Nanda, Kartikeya) · until 03:24 (17.10) more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Mula, pada 1 (sharp, Nirriti (Goddess of Destruction or Alakshmi), Ketu) · until 07:17 (17.10) more Gandamula |
| Yoga | Shobhana (“splendid, beautiful”, auspicious) · until 19:35 more |
| Karana | Kaulava (movable) · until 14:08 more |
| Vara | Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Kanya (Virgo), Moon: Dhanu (Sagittarius) |
Changes during the day
| from 14:08 | karana Taitila |
|---|---|
| from 19:35 | yoga Atiganda |
| from 03:24 (17.10) | tithi Shukla-saptami |
| from 03:24 (17.10) | karana Gara |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 06:24 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 07:02 |
| Noon | 12:15 |
| Sunset | 17:27 |
| End of twilight | 18:04 |
| Moonrise | 14:10 |
| Moonset | 19:34 |
| Day length | 10 h 25 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 1, average — 12, bad — 0
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise |
|---|
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 (07:02–17:27) is good for sowing, for root crops.
Festivals and periods
Navaratri, day 6: Katyayani · Durga
Navaratri day. Katyayani — the warrior goddess who slew Mahishasura; young women pray to her for a good husband.
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 00:55–03:24 (17.10)
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Saraswati Avahana · Saraswati
The invocation of Saraswati during Navaratri under the Mula nakshatra: books and musical instruments are placed before the goddess, and study is set aside until Vijayadashami.
Rule: aparahna vyapini: the 4th fifth of the daytime, 13:17–15:22
- Sharad Navaratri (autumn), day 6
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:02–03:24 (17.10) Ravi Yoga all day
Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 03:24–07:04 (17.10) Krakacha Yoga 03:24–07:04 (17.10) Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:24–07:04 (17.10)
Anandadi: Sthira all day
- Gandanta (nakshatra): 21:34 (15.10)–11:01
- Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Mula
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 05:13–06:07 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 11:53–12:35 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 13:58–14:40 |
| Godhuli | 17:27–17:54 |
| Pradosha | 17:27–20:10 |
| Nishitha | 23:48–00:42 (17.10) |
| Amrita Kalam | 00:05–01:53 (17.10) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 10:56–12:14 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 14:51–16:09 |
| Gulika Kalam | 08:20–09:38 |
| Dur Muhurta | 09:07–09:48, 12:35–13:17 |
| Varjyam | 05:29–07:17 (17.10) |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 07:02–10:18, 14:53–15:57, 16:41–17:22
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | average 07:02–10:18, 14:53–15:57, 16:41–17:22 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average 07:02–10:18, 14:53–15:57, 16:41–17:22 |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 07:02–13:01, 14:53–15:57, 16:41–17:22 |
Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Mula; tithi Shukla-shashti; lagna Kanya 07:02, Tula 07:16, Vrischika 10:18, Dhanu 13:01, Makara 14:53, Kumbha 15:57, Mina 16:41, Mesha 17:22
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Mula — ruin of the family; Friday — universal respect.
Cautions:
- Friday: B. V. Raman advises against cutting nails (the rating above is the site’s summary, which uses the same weekdays for nails as for haircuts, so Friday counts as auspicious).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Best day · score S = +5
The total of auspicious factors is high and there are no prohibitions: suitable for important undertakings.
Auspicious time begins after 11:01
+2 Ravi Yoga all day+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:02–03:24 (17.10)+1 Anandadi: Sthira all day+1 Yoga Shobhana 07:02–19:35+1 Auspicious weekday0 Chaturmasya−1 Gandanta 07:02–11:01−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra all day
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Avoid starting important matters — Sankranti day, Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) |
|---|---|
| Month | Ashwina (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Parabhava (No. 40) · Shaka 1948 · Vikram 2083 more |
| Period | Sharad Navaratri (autumn), day 7 · Chaturmasya |
| Festivals | Tula Sankranti |
At sunrise 07:04
| Tithi | 7Shukla-saptami (Bhadra, Indra) · until 05:58 (18.10) more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Mula, pada 4 (sharp, Nirriti (Goddess of Destruction or Alakshmi), Ketu) · until 07:17 more Gandamula |
| Yoga | Atiganda (“great danger”, inauspicious) · until 20:32 more |
| Karana | Gara (movable) · until 16:42 more |
| Vara | Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Kanya (Virgo), Moon: Dhanu (Sagittarius) |
Changes during the day
| from 07:17 | nakshatra Purva-Ashadha |
|---|---|
| from 16:42 | karana Vanija |
| from 20:32 | yoga Sukarma |
| from 05:58 (18.10) | tithi Shukla-ashtami |
| from 05:58 (18.10) | karana Vishti |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 06:26 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 07:04 |
| Noon | 12:15 |
| Sunset | 17:24 |
| End of twilight | 18:02 |
| Moonrise | 14:47 |
| Moonset | 20:41 |
| Day length | 10 h 20 min |
Sky
| Tula Sankranti | 17:22 — the Sun enters Tula (Libra) |
|---|
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 4, average — 8, bad — 1
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 07:17 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Mula (07:04–07:17) is good for sowing, for root crops.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Ashadha (07:17–17:24) is good for root crops.
Festivals and periods
Tula Sankranti · Surya
The Sun enters the sidereal sign of Libra. In Karnataka it is Tula Sankramana, the festival of the river Kaveri at its source in Talakaveri.
Rule: by the moment of Sankranti, 13:22–17:24
on the day the Sun enters the sign
Navaratri, day 7: Kalaratri · Durga
Navaratri day. Kalaratri — the most fearsome form of Durga, destroyer of darkness and fear.
- Sharad Navaratri (autumn), day 7
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Ravi Yoga 07:04–07:17
Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 07:04–07:17 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:04–05:58 (18.10)
Anandadi: Matanga 07:17–07:06 (18.10) Anandadi: Gada 07:04–07:17
- Bhadra in the netherworld: 05:58–17:03 (18.10); Bhadra Puchha 07:57–09:16 (18.10); Bhadra Mukha 09:16–11:28 (18.10)
- Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Mula
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 05:15–06:09 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 11:53–12:35 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 13:57–14:39 |
| Godhuli | 17:24–17:52 |
| Pradosha | 17:24–20:09 |
| Nishitha | 23:48–00:42 (18.10) |
| Amrita Kalam | 04:54–06:43 (18.10) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 09:39–10:56 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 13:32–14:49 |
| Gulika Kalam | 07:04–08:21 |
| Dur Muhurta | 07:04–07:45, 07:45–08:26 |
| Varjyam | 05:29–07:17, 18:06–19:54 |
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 throughout the daytime |
Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Mula until 07:17, Purva-Ashadha from 07:17; tithi Shukla-saptami; lagna Kanya 07:04, Tula 07:12, Vrischika 10:14, Dhanu 12:57, Makara 14:49, Kumbha 15:53, Mina 16:37, Mesha 17:18
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Mula (until 07:17) — ruin of the family; Purva-Ashadha (from 07:17) — ruin of the family; Saturday — decline of physical strength.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Sankranti at 17:22 — a Parva day: no haircuts or shaving on this day (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
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: Sankranti day
+1 Anandadi: Matanga 07:17–07:06 (18.10)+1 Auspicious tithi 07:04–05:58 (18.10)0 Ravi Yoga 07:04–07:170 Chaturmasya0 Anandadi: Gada 07:04–07:170 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 07:04–07:17−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Sankranti day−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 07:04–07:17−2 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:04–05:58 (18.10)
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: Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Anandadi: Shubha; cons: Vishti (Bhadra), Tryahasparsha |
|---|---|
| Month | Ashwina (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Parabhava (No. 40) · Shaka 1948 · Vikram 2083 more |
| Period | Sharad Navaratri (autumn), day 8 · Chaturmasya |
| Festivals | Durga Ashtami (Maha Ashtami) |
At sunrise 07:06
| Tithi | 8Shukla-ashtami (Jaya, Vasus) · until 08:22 (19.10) more the tithi will also last until tomorrow’s sunrise (tryahasparsha) |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Purva-Ashadha, pada 4 (fierce, Varuna, Venus) · until 10:19 more |
| Yoga | Sukarma (“good deed”, auspicious) · until 21:26 more |
| Karana | Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 19:12 more |
| Vara | Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Tula (Libra), Moon: Dhanu (Sagittarius) |
Changes during the day
| from 10:19 | nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha |
|---|---|
| from 19:12 | karana Bava |
| from 21:26 | yoga Dhriti |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 06:28 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 07:06 |
| Noon | 12:14 |
| Sunset | 17:22 |
| End of twilight | 18:00 |
| Moonrise | 15:11 |
| Moonset | 21:58 |
| Day length | 10 h 16 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 2, average — 2, bad — 9
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 10:19 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Ashadha (07:06–10:19) is good for root crops.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Ashadha (10:19–17:22) is good for sowing.
- Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 07:06–17:22: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Festivals and periods
Durga Ashtami (Maha Ashtami) · Durga
The main day of Durga Puja: the Goddess is worshipped as Mahagauri, and Kanya Puja is performed. At the junction of Ashtami and Navami, Sandhi Puja is held — the time of the Goddess’s victory over Chanda and Munda.
Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 05:58–08:22 (19.10)
the tithi spans two sunrises — the first day is chosen by rule
Sandhi Puja: 07:58–08:46 (19.10)
Navaratri, day 8: Mahagauri · Durga
Navaratri day. Mahagauri — radiant white, she grants purification and peace.
- Sharad Navaratri (autumn), day 8
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 10:19–07:08 (19.10)
Anandadi: Shubha 07:06–10:19 Anandadi: Amrita 10:19–06:28 (19.10) Anandadi: Musala 06:28–07:08 (19.10)
- Bhadra in the netherworld: 05:58–19:12; Bhadra Puchha 07:57–09:16; Bhadra Mukha 09:16–11:28
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 05:16–06:11 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 11:53–12:34 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 13:57–14:38 |
| Godhuli | 17:22–17:49 |
| Pradosha | 17:22–20:07 |
| Nishitha | 23:47–00:42 (19.10) |
| Amrita Kalam | 05:59–07:47 (19.10) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 16:05–17:22 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 12:14–13:31 |
| Gulika Kalam | 14:48–16:05 |
| Dur Muhurta | 16:00–16:41 |
| Varjyam | 19:15–21:03 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | no suitable window — see the prohibitions below |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | no suitable window — see the prohibitions below |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 07:06–12:53, 14:45–15:49, 16:33–17:14 |
Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Purva-Ashadha until 10:19, Uttara-Ashadha from 10:19; tithi Shukla-ashtami; lagna Kanya 07:06, Tula 07:09, Vrischika 10:10, Dhanu 12:53, Makara 14:45, Kumbha 15:49, Mina 16:33, Mesha 17:14
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Purva-Ashadha (until 10:19) — ruin of the family; Uttara-Ashadha (from 10:19) — improved health; Sunday — physical well-being.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Shukla-ashtami 07:06–17:22: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Ordinary day · score S = 0
Auspicious and inauspicious factors are balanced: a day for routine matters; important matters are best timed for favourable days.
+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 10:19–07:08 (19.10)+1 Anandadi: Shubha 07:06–10:19+1 Yoga Sukarma 07:06–21:26+1 Auspicious nakshatra 10:19–07:08 (19.10)0 Chaturmasya−1 Ashtami all day−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 07:06–10:19−2 Tryahasparsha−2 Vishti (Bhadra) 07:06–19:12
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: Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Auspicious nakshatra; cons: Anandadi: Kana, Rikta tithi |
|---|---|
| Month | Ashwina (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Parabhava (No. 40) · Shaka 1948 · Vikram 2083 more |
| Period | Sharad Navaratri (autumn), day 9 · Chaturmasya |
| Festivals | Maha Navami |
At sunrise 07:08
| Tithi | 8Shukla-ashtami (Jaya, Vasus) · until 08:22 more vriddhi: the same tithi also prevailed at yesterday’s sunrise |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Uttara-Ashadha, pada 4 (fixed, Vishva-Deva (All Gods), Sun) · until 13:08 more |
| Yoga | Dhriti (“steadfastness, firmness”, auspicious) · until 22:05 more |
| Karana | Bava (movable) · until 08:22 more |
| Vara | Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Tula (Libra), Moon: Makara (Capricorn) |
Changes during the day
| from 08:22 | tithi Shukla-navami |
|---|---|
| from 08:22 | karana Balava |
| from 13:08 | nakshatra Shravana |
| from 21:25 | karana Kaulava |
| from 22:05 | yoga Shula |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 06:30 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 07:08 |
| Noon | 12:14 |
| Sunset | 17:20 |
| End of twilight | 17:57 |
| Moonrise | 15:27 |
| Moonset | 23:19 |
| Day length | 10 h 11 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 6, average — 6, bad — 1
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 08:22 | from 13:08 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Ashadha (07:08–13:08) is good for sowing.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Shravana (13:08–17:20) is good for sowing.
Festivals and periods
Maha Navami · Durga
The ninth and last day of Navaratri: worship of Siddhidatri; in South India — Ayudha Puja (blessing of tools and weapons) and the concluding homa.
Rule: aparahna vyapini: the 4th fifth of the daytime, 13:15–15:17
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Navaratri, day 9: Mahagauri · Durga
Navaratri day. Mahagauri — radiant white, she grants purification and peace.
- Sharad Navaratri (autumn), day 9
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Ravi Yoga 13:08–07:10 (20.10) Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 13:08–07:10 (20.10)
Anandadi: Siddhi 14:55–07:10 (20.10) Anandadi: Kana 07:08–14:55
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 05:18–06:13 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 11:53–12:34 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 13:56–14:36 |
| Godhuli | 17:20–17:47 |
| Pradosha | 17:20–20:06 |
| Nishitha | 23:47–00:42 (20.10) |
| Amrita Kalam | 05:59–07:47, 04:06–05:51 (20.10) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 08:24–09:41 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 10:57–12:14 |
| Gulika Kalam | 13:30–14:47 |
| Dur Muhurta | 12:34–13:15, 14:36–15:17 |
| Varjyam | 17:32–19:18 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | no suitable window — see the prohibitions below |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | no suitable window — see the prohibitions below |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 07:08–08:22 |
Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha until 13:08, Shravana from 13:08; tithi Shukla-ashtami until 08:22, Shukla-navami from 08:22; lagna Tula 07:08, Vrischika 10:06, Dhanu 12:50, Makara 14:41, Kumbha 15:45, Mina 16:29, Mesha 17:10
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Uttara-Ashadha (until 13:08) — improved health; Shravana (from 13:08) — bodily development (physical growth); Monday — clear, bright complexion.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Shukla-ashtami 07:08–08:22: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
- Shukla-navami 08:22–17:20: 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 = +1
Auspicious and inauspicious factors are balanced: a day for routine matters; important matters are best timed for favourable days.
+1 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 13:08–07:10 (20.10)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 07:08–13:08+1 Yoga Dhriti 07:08–22:05+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Ravi Yoga 13:08–07:10 (20.10)0 Anandadi: Siddhi 14:55–07:10 (20.10)0 Chaturmasya−2 Rikta tithi 08:22–07:10 (20.10)−3 Anandadi: Kana 07:08–14:55
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 — Swayam Siddha Muhurta, Ravi Yoga |
|---|---|
| Month | Ashwina (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Parabhava (No. 40) · Shaka 1948 · Vikram 2083 more |
| Period | Sharad Navaratri (autumn): Vijayadashami, closing day · Chaturmasya |
| Festivals | Vijayadashami (Dussehra) |
At sunrise 07:10
| Tithi | 9Shukla-navami (Rikta, Serpent (Naga)) · until 10:20 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Shravana, pada 3 (movable, Shri Vishnu, Moon) · until 15:32 more |
| Yoga | Shula (“spear, sharp pain”, inauspicious) · until 22:20 more |
| Karana | Kaulava (movable) · until 10:20 more |
| Vara | Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Tula (Libra), Moon: Makara (Capricorn) |
Changes during the day
| from 10:20 | tithi Shukla-dashami |
|---|---|
| from 10:20 | karana Taitila |
| from 15:32 | nakshatra Dhanishtha |
| from 22:20 | yoga Ganda |
| from 23:06 | karana Gara |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 06:32 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 07:10 |
| Noon | 12:14 |
| Sunset | 17:17 |
| End of twilight | 17:55 |
| Moonrise | 15:38 |
| Moonset | none |
| Day length | 10 h 07 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 0, average — 3, bad — 10
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 10:20 | from 15:32 |
|---|
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 (07:10–15:32) is good for sowing.
Festivals and periods
Vijayadashami (Dussehra) · Rama
The festival of the victory of good over evil: the victory of Rama over Ravana and of Durga over Mahishasura. Effigies of Ravana are burnt and Durga murtis are immersed in water; the day is favourable for new undertakings, especially at Vijaya Muhurta.
Rule: aparahna vyapini: the 4th fifth of the daytime, 13:14–15:16
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Vijaya Muhurta: 13:55–14:35
- Sharad Navaratri (autumn): Vijayadashami, closing day
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Ravi Yoga all day
Krakacha Yoga 10:20–07:12 (21.10)
Anandadi: Lumbaka 07:10–15:32 Anandadi: Utpata 15:32–07:12 (21.10)
- Agni Panchaka: 04:30 (21.10)–16:52 (25.10)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 05:19–06:14 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 11:53–12:34 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 13:55–14:35 |
| Godhuli | 17:17–17:45 |
| Pradosha | 17:17–20:04 |
| Nishitha | 23:47–00:42 (21.10) |
| Amrita Kalam | 06:08–07:51 (21.10) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 14:45–16:01 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 09:42–10:58 |
| Gulika Kalam | 12:13–13:29 |
| Dur Muhurta | 09:11–09:52, 22:51–23:47 |
| Varjyam | 19:50–21:33 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 10:20–17:17
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 10:20–17:17 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average 10:20–17:17 |
| Bathing, washing hair | average throughout the daytime |
Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Shravana until 15:32, Dhanishtha from 15:32; tithi Shukla-navami until 10:20, Shukla-dashami from 10:20; lagna Tula 07:10, Vrischika 10:02, Dhanu 12:46, Makara 14:37, Kumbha 15:42, Mina 16:25, Mesha 17:06
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Shravana (until 15:32) — bodily development (physical growth); Dhanishtha (from 15:32) — longevity (increased vitality); Tuesday — harm to longevity.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Shukla-navami 07:10–10:20: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Favourable day · score S = −3
Auspicious factors outweigh inauspicious ones: ordinary matters can be started.
Swayam Siddha Muhurta: the day is auspicious for new undertakings in its own right; panchanga defects are not taken into account
+2 Ravi Yoga all day+1 Auspicious nakshatra 07:10–15:32+1 Auspicious tithi 10:20–07:12 (21.10)0 Anandadi: Utpata 15:32–07:12 (21.10) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Chaturmasya0 Swayam Siddha Muhurta−1 Anandadi: Lumbaka 07:10–15:32−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−2 Rikta tithi 07:10–10:20−3 Krakacha Yoga 10:20–07:12 (21.10)
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Best day — Ravi Yoga, Anandadi: Mitra |
|---|---|
| Month | Ashwina (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Parabhava (No. 40) · Shaka 1948 · Vikram 2083 more |
| Period | Chaturmasya |
At sunrise 07:12
| Tithi | 10Shukla-dashami (Purna, Dharma) · until 11:42 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Dhanishtha, pada 3 (movable, Vasu (kind) - 8 phenomena of nature, assistants of Indra, Mars) · until 17:18 more |
| Yoga | Ganda (“danger, knot”, inauspicious) · until 22:03 more |
| Karana | Gara (movable) · until 11:42 more |
| Vara | Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Tula (Libra), Moon: Kumbha (Aquarius) |
Changes during the day
| from 11:42 | tithi Shukla-ekadashi |
|---|---|
| from 11:42 | karana Vanija |
| from 17:18 | nakshatra Shatabhisha |
| from 22:03 | yoga Vriddhi |
| from 00:06 (22.10) | karana Vishti |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 06:34 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 07:12 |
| Noon | 12:14 |
| Sunset | 17:15 |
| End of twilight | 17:53 |
| Moonrise | 15:47 |
| Moonset | 00:40 |
| Day length | 10 h 02 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 7, average — 3, bad — 3
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 11:42 |
|---|
Festivals and periods
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Ravi Yoga 07:12–17:18
Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 07:12–17:18
Anandadi: Mitra 07:12–17:18 Anandadi: Manasa 17:18–07:14 (22.10)
- Bhadra on earth: 00:06–12:18 (22.10); Bhadra Puchha 04:55–06:09 (22.10); Bhadra Mukha 06:09–08:12 (22.10)
- Agni Panchaka: 04:30–16:52 (25.10)
- Gandanta (tithi): 11:17–12:07
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 05:21–06:16 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 13:54–14:34 |
| Godhuli | 17:15–17:43 |
| Pradosha | 17:15–20:03 |
| Nishitha | 23:46–00:42 (22.10) |
| Amrita Kalam | 06:08–07:51 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 12:13–13:29 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 08:27–09:43 |
| Gulika Kalam | 10:58–12:13 |
| Dur Muhurta | 11:53–12:33 |
| Varjyam | 00:48–02:28 (22.10) |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: good 07:12–09:58, 14:33–15:38, 16:21–17:03
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | good 07:12–09:58, 14:33–15:38, 16:21–17:03 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails | good 07:12–09:58 |
| Cutting toenails | good 07:12–09:58, 14:33–15:38, 16:21–17:03 |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 07:12–12:42, 14:33–15:38, 16:21–17:03 |
Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Dhanishtha; tithi Shukla-dashami until 11:42, Shukla-ekadashi from 11:42; lagna Tula 07:12, Vrischika 09:58, Dhanu 12:42, Makara 14:33, Kumbha 15:38, Mina 16:21, Mesha 17:03
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Dhanishtha — longevity (increased vitality); Wednesday — favour of the authorities.
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Best day · score S = +5
The total of auspicious factors is high and there are no prohibitions: suitable for important undertakings.
+2 Ravi Yoga 07:12–17:18+1 Anandadi: Mitra 07:12–17:18+1 Auspicious nakshatra 07:12–17:18+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 07:12–11:420 Chaturmasya0 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 07:12–17:18 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Panchaka all day
| Summary | Avoid starting important matters — Bhadra on earth, Panchaka |
|---|---|
| Month | Ashwina (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Parabhava (No. 40) · Shaka 1948 · Vikram 2083 more |
| Period | Chaturmasya |
| Festivals | Papankusha Ekadashi |
At sunrise 07:14
| Tithi | 11Shukla-ekadashi (Nanda, Rudra) · until 12:18 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Shatabhisha, pada 3 (movable, Varuna, Rahu) · until 18:19 more |
| Yoga | Vriddhi (“growth, increase”, auspicious) · until 21:09 more |
| Karana | Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 12:18 more |
| Vara | Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Tula (Libra), Moon: Kumbha (Aquarius) |
Changes during the day
| from 12:18 | tithi Shukla-dvadashi |
|---|---|
| from 12:18 | karana Bava |
| from 18:19 | nakshatra Purva-Bhadra |
| from 21:09 | yoga Dhruva |
| from 00:18 (23.10) | karana Balava |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 06:36 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 07:14 |
| Noon | 12:14 |
| Sunset | 17:12 |
| End of twilight | 17:50 |
| Moonrise | 15:54 |
| Moonset | 02:02 |
| Day length | 9 h 58 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 5, average — 6, bad — 2
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 12:18 |
|---|
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 (07:14–17:12) is good for sowing.
- Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 07:14–12:18: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Festivals and periods
Papankusha Ekadashi · Vishnu
The Ekadashi after Vijayadashami. The name means “a hook for sins”: fasting and worship of Padmanabha (Vishnu) guard against downfall and free one from misdeeds.
Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 11:42 (21.10)–12:18
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Parana (breaking the fast): 07:16–09:15 (23.10)
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Anandadi: Vajra 07:14–18:19 Anandadi: Mudgara 18:19–07:16 (23.10)
- Bhadra on earth: 00:06–12:18; Bhadra Puchha 04:55–06:09; Bhadra Mukha 06:09–08:12
- Agni Panchaka: 04:30 (21.10)–16:52 (25.10)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 05:22–06:18 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 11:53–12:33 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 13:53–14:33 |
| Godhuli | 17:12–17:40 |
| Pradosha | 17:12–20:01 |
| Nishitha | 23:46–00:42 (23.10) |
| Amrita Kalam | 10:49–12:29 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 13:28–14:43 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 07:14–08:29 |
| Gulika Kalam | 09:44–10:58 |
| Dur Muhurta | 10:33–11:13, 14:33–15:13 |
| Varjyam | 00:47–02:23 (23.10) |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: good 14:29–15:34, 16:18–16:59
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | good 14:29–15:34, 16:18–16:59 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails | average 12:18–17:12 |
| Cutting toenails | good 14:29–15:34, 16:18–16:59 |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 07:14–12:38, 14:29–15:34, 16:18–16:59 |
Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Shatabhisha; tithi Shukla-ekadashi until 12:18, Shukla-dvadashi from 12:18; lagna Tula 07:14, Vrischika 09:54, Dhanu 12:38, Makara 14:29, Kumbha 15:34, Mina 16:18, Mesha 16:59
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Shatabhisha — gaining strength; Thursday — success.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Bhadra on earth 07:14–12:18: 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:
- Ekadashi: by custom, those who fast on this day do not cut their hair or shave.
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 Auspicious nakshatra 07:14–18:19+1 Yoga Vriddhi 07:14–21:09+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 07:14–12:180 Chaturmasya0 Surya Dagdha tithi 12:18–07:16 (23.10)−1 Anandadi: Vajra 07:14–18:19−1 Panchaka all day−3 Bhadra on earth 07:14–12:18
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 — Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi), Fierce or sharp nakshatra |
|---|---|
| Month | Ashwina (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Parabhava (No. 40) · Shaka 1948 · Vikram 2083 more |
| Period | Chaturmasya |
| Festivals | Pradosha Vrat |
At sunrise 07:16
| Tithi | 12Shukla-dvadashi (Bhadra, Sun (Ravi)) · until 12:06 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Purva-Bhadra, pada 3 (fierce, Aja Ekapad - sunbeam or lightning strike, Jupiter) · until 18:33 more |
| Yoga | Dhruva (“fixed, constant (the Pole Star)”, auspicious) · until 19:38 more |
| Karana | Balava (movable) · until 12:06 more |
| Vara | Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Tula (Libra), Moon: Kumbha (Aquarius) |
Changes during the day
| from 12:06 | tithi Shukla-triodashi |
|---|---|
| from 12:06 | karana Kaulava |
| from 18:33 | nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra |
| from 19:38 | yoga Vyaghata |
| from 23:42 | karana Taitila |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 06:38 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 07:16 |
| Noon | 12:13 |
| Sunset | 17:10 |
| End of twilight | 17:48 |
| Moonrise | 16:00 |
| Moonset | 03:25 |
| Day length | 9 h 53 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 12:06 |
|---|
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 (07:16–17:10) is good for root crops.
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, 17:10–20:00
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Ravi Yoga 18:33–07:18 (24.10)
Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:16–12:06
Anandadi: Dhwaja 18:33–07:18 (24.10) Anandadi: Dhwanksha 07:16–18:33
- Agni Panchaka: 04:30 (21.10)–16:52 (25.10)
- Surya Dagdha tithi: Shukla-dvadashi
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 05:24–06:20 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 11:53–12:33 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 13:52–14:32 |
| Godhuli | 17:10–17:38 |
| Pradosha | 17:10–20:00 |
| Nishitha | 23:46–00:42 (24.10) |
| Amrita Kalam | 10:28–12:05 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 10:59–12:13 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 14:42–15:56 |
| Gulika Kalam | 08:30–09:45 |
| Dur Muhurta | 09:15–09:54, 12:33–13:12 |
| Varjyam | 03:56–05:30 (24.10) |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 07:16–09:50, 12:06–17:10
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 07:16–09:50, 12:06–17:10 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails | average 07:16–09:50, 14:26–15:30, 16:14–16:55 |
| Cutting toenails | average 07:16–09:50, 12:06–17:10 |
| Bathing, washing hair | average throughout the daytime |
Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Purva-Bhadra; tithi Shukla-dvadashi until 12:06, Shukla-triodashi from 12:06; lagna Tula 07:16, Vrischika 09:50, Dhanu 12:34, Makara 14:26, Kumbha 15:30, Mina 16:14, Mesha 16:55
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Purva-Bhadra — facing death (dangers); Friday — universal respect.
Cautions:
- Friday: B. V. Raman advises against cutting nails (the rating above is the site’s summary, which uses the same weekdays for nails as for haircuts, so Friday counts as auspicious).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
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 Dhruva 07:16–19:38+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 12:06–07:18 (24.10)0 Chaturmasya−1 Anandadi: Dhwanksha 07:16–18:33−1 Panchaka all day−1 Surya Dagdha tithi 07:16–12:06−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 07:16–18:33−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:16–12:06
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Ordinary day — pros: Ravi Yoga, Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi); cons: Rikta tithi, Panchaka |
|---|---|
| Month | Ashwina (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Parabhava (No. 40) · Shaka 1948 · Vikram 2083 more |
| Period | Chaturmasya |
At sunrise 07:18
| Tithi | 13Shukla-triodashi (Jaya, God of Love) · until 11:07 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Uttara-Bhadra, pada 3 (fixed, Ahirbudhyana (Serpent of the Deep - Milky Way under the horizon), Saturn) · until 18:02 more |
| Yoga | Vyaghata (“crushing blow”, inauspicious) · until 17:31 more |
| Karana | Taitila (movable) · until 11:07 more |
| Vara | Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Tula (Libra), Moon: Mina (Pisces) |
Changes during the day
| from 11:07 | tithi Shukla-chaturdashi |
|---|---|
| from 11:07 | karana Gara |
| from 17:31 | yoga Harshana |
| from 18:02 | nakshatra Revati |
| from 22:21 | karana Vanija |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 06:40 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 07:18 |
| Noon | 12:13 |
| Sunset | 17:08 |
| End of twilight | 17:46 |
| Moonrise | 16:08 |
| Moonset | 04:50 |
| Day length | 9 h 49 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 7, average — 6, bad — 0
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 11:07 |
|---|
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-Bhadra (07:18–17:08) is good for sowing.
- Shukla-chaturdashi 11:07–17:08: according to the Kalaprakashika, ploughing on Chaturdashi puts the owner’s life in danger.
Festivals and periods
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Ravi Yoga 07:18–10:21 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 11:07–07:20 (25.10) Ravi Yoga 18:02–07:20 (25.10)
Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 18:02–07:20 (25.10)
Anandadi: Prajapati 18:02–07:20 (25.10) Anandadi: Dhumra 07:18–18:02
- Agni Panchaka: 04:30 (21.10)–16:52 (25.10)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 05:25–06:22 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 11:53–12:33 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 13:51–14:30 |
| Godhuli | 17:08–17:36 |
| Pradosha | 17:08–19:58 |
| Nishitha | 23:46–00:42 (25.10) |
| Amrita Kalam | 13:20–14:54 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 09:45–10:59 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 13:27–14:40 |
| Gulika Kalam | 07:18–08:32 |
| Dur Muhurta | 07:18–07:57, 07:57–08:37 |
| Varjyam | 05:27–06:58 (25.10) |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 07:18–11:07
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 07:18–11:07 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails | average 07:18–09:46 |
| Cutting toenails | average 07:18–11:07 |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 07:18–12:30, 14:22–15:26, 16:10–16:51 |
Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra; tithi Shukla-triodashi until 11:07, Shukla-chaturdashi from 11:07; lagna Tula 07:18, Vrischika 09:46, Dhanu 12:30, Makara 14:22, Kumbha 15:26, Mina 16:10, Mesha 16:51
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Uttara-Bhadra — a good life; Saturday — decline of physical strength.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Shukla-chaturdashi 11:07–17:08: a Rikta and Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Ordinary day · score S = +2
Auspicious and inauspicious factors are balanced: a day for routine matters; important matters are best timed for favourable days.
+2 Ravi Yoga 07:18–10:21+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 11:07–07:20 (25.10)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 07:18–18:02+1 Auspicious tithi 07:18–11:070 Chaturmasya−1 Anandadi: Dhumra 07:18–18:02−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Panchaka all day−1 Rikta tithi 11:07–07:20 (25.10)
| Summary | Avoid starting important matters — Bhadra on earth, Kshaya tithi |
|---|---|
| Month | Ashwina (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Parabhava (No. 40) · Shaka 1948 · Vikram 2083 more |
| Period | Chaturmasya |
| Festivals | Sharad Purnima (Kojagari) · Ashwina Purnima |
At sunrise 07:20
| Tithi | 14Shukla-chaturdashi (Rikta, Kali) · until 09:26 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Revati, pada 3 (soft, Pushan (Prosperous), Mercury) · until 16:52 more Gandamula |
| Yoga | Harshana (“delighting”, auspicious) · until 14:52 more |
| Karana | Vanija (movable) · until 09:26 more |
| Vara | Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Tula (Libra), Moon: Mina (Pisces) |
Changes during the day
| from 09:26 | tithi Purnima (kshaya: not present at any sunrise) |
|---|---|
| from 09:26 | karana Vishti |
| from 14:52 | yoga Vajra |
| from 16:52 | nakshatra Ashwini |
| from 20:22 | karana Bava |
| from 07:11 (26.10) | tithi Krishna-pratipat |
| from 07:11 (26.10) | karana Balava |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 06:42 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 07:20 |
| Noon | 12:13 |
| Sunset | 17:05 |
| End of twilight | 17:44 |
| Moonrise | 16:16 |
| Moonset | 06:19 |
| Day length | 9 h 45 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 0, average — 3, bad — 10
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 09:26 | from 16:52 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Revati (07:20–16:52) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
- Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 09:26–17:05: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
- Shukla-chaturdashi 07:20–09:26: according to the Kalaprakashika, ploughing on Chaturdashi puts the owner’s life in danger.
Festivals and periods
Sharad Purnima (Kojagari) · Lakshmi
The full moon when the Moon is “complete with all sixteen kalas”. The day is chosen so that Purnima prevails at midnight (Nishitha): people keep vigil at night and worship Lakshmi (“who is awake?” — Kojagari), set rice kheer out in the moonlight and eat it in the morning as prasad.
Rule: nishitha vyapini: midnight, 23:45–00:42 (26.10)
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Ashwina Purnima · Chandra (the Moon)
The full moon of Ashwina — Sharad Purnima (Kojagari), a night of vigil and Lakshmi Puja; Valmiki Jayanti.
Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 09:26–07:11 (26.10)
the kshaya tithi does not touch sunrise — the festival is on the day it begins
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Ravi Yoga 07:20–16:52 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 16:52–07:22 (26.10)
Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:11–07:22 (26.10)
Anandadi: Vardhamana 07:20–16:52 Anandadi: Ananda 16:52–07:22 (26.10)
- Bhadra on earth: 09:26–16:52; Bhadra Puchha 16:30–17:36
- Bhadra in heaven: 16:52–20:22; Bhadra Puchha 16:30–17:36; Bhadra Mukha 17:36–19:24
- Agni Panchaka: 04:30 (21.10)–16:52
- Gandanta (nakshatra): 11:13–22:29
- Gandanta (tithi): 06:50–07:33 (26.10)
- Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Revati
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 05:27–06:23 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 11:53–12:32 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 13:50–14:29 |
| Godhuli | 17:05–17:34 |
| Pradosha | 17:05–19:57 |
| Nishitha | 23:45–00:42 (26.10) |
| Amrita Kalam | 14:35–16:06 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 15:52–17:05 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 12:13–13:26 |
| Gulika Kalam | 14:39–15:52 |
| Dur Muhurta | 15:47–16:26 |
| Varjyam | none on this day |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | no suitable window — see the prohibitions below |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | no suitable window — see the prohibitions below |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 07:20–12:26, 14:18–15:22, 16:06–16:47 |
Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Revati until 16:52, Ashwini from 16:52; tithi Shukla-chaturdashi until 09:26, Purnima from 09:26; lagna Tula 07:20, Vrischika 09:42, Dhanu 12:26, Makara 14:18, Kumbha 15:22, Mina 16:06, Mesha 16:47
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Revati (until 16:52) — increase in property; Ashwini (from 16:52) — joy; Sunday — physical well-being.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Shukla-chaturdashi 07:20–09:26: a Rikta and Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
- Purnima 09:26–17:05: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
- Bhadra on earth 09:26–16:52: 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 = −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: Bhadra on earth, Kshaya tithi
+2 Ravi Yoga 07:20–16:52+1 Anandadi: Vardhamana 07:20–16:52+1 Auspicious nakshatra 07:20–16:52+1 Yoga Harshana 07:20–14:520 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 16:52–07:22 (26.10)0 Chaturmasya0 Yoga Vajra 14:52–15:54−1 Panchaka 07:20–16:52−2 Kshaya tithi−2 Rikta tithi 07:20–09:26−3 Bhadra on earth 09:26–16:52
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: Yoga Siddhi, Auspicious nakshatra; cons: Gandanta, Anandadi: Rakshasa |
|---|---|
| Month | Ashwina (amanta) · Kartika (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Parabhava (No. 40) · Shaka 1948 · Vikram 2083 more |
| Period | Chaturmasya |
At sunrise 07:22
| Tithi | 1Krishna-pratipat (Nanda, Brahma) · until 04:32 (27.10) more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Ashwini, pada 3 (light, Ashwini Kumara, Ketu) · until 15:11 more Gandamula |
| Yoga | Vajra (“diamond, thunderbolt”, inauspicious) · until 11:47 more |
| Karana | Balava (movable) · until 17:54 more |
| Vara | Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Tula (Libra), Moon: Mesha (Aries) |
Changes during the day
| from 11:47 | yoga Siddhi |
|---|---|
| from 15:11 | nakshatra Bharani |
| from 17:54 | karana Kaulava |
| from 04:32 (27.10) | tithi Krishna-dvitya |
| from 04:32 (27.10) | karana Taitila |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 06:44 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 07:22 |
| Noon | 12:13 |
| Sunset | 17:03 |
| End of twilight | 17:42 |
| Moonrise | 16:28 |
| Moonset | 07:53 |
| Day length | 9 h 40 min |
Sky
| Full moon (Purnima) | 07:11 |
|---|
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 7, average — 5, bad — 1
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 15:11 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Bharani (15:11–17:03) is good for root crops.
Festivals and periods
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:32–07:24 (27.10)
Anandadi: Chara 15:11–07:24 (27.10) Anandadi: Rakshasa 07:22–15:11
- Gandanta (tithi): 06:50–07:33
- Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Ashwini
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 05:28–06:25 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 11:53–12:32 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 13:49–14:28 |
| Godhuli | 17:03–17:32 |
| Pradosha | 17:03–19:55 |
| Nishitha | 23:45–00:42 (27.10) |
| Amrita Kalam | 08:29–09:59 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 08:35–09:47 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 11:00–12:13 |
| Gulika Kalam | 13:25–14:38 |
| Dur Muhurta | 12:32–13:11, 14:28–15:07 |
| Varjyam | 11:28–12:57, 23:58–01:26 (27.10) |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 07:22–15:18, 16:02–16:43
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 | average 07:22–15:18, 16:02–16:43 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average 07:22–15:18, 16:02–16:43 |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 07:22–12:22, 14:14–15:11 |
Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Ashwini until 15:11, Bharani from 15:11; tithi Krishna-pratipat; lagna Tula 07:22, Vrischika 09:38, Dhanu 12:22, Makara 14:14, Kumbha 15:18, Mina 16:02, Mesha 16:43
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Ashwini (until 15:11) — joy; Bharani (from 15:11) — facing death (dangers); Monday — clear, bright complexion.
Cautions:
- Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
- Monday: according to the Kalaprakashika, it is good for a haircut only during the waxing Moon.
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
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 Siddhi 11:47–07:24 (27.10)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 07:22–15:11+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 07:22–04:32 (27.10)0 Anandadi: Chara 15:11–07:24 (27.10)0 Chaturmasya0 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 15:11–07:24 (27.10)−1 Anandadi: Rakshasa 07:22–15:11−1 Gandanta 07:22–07:33
| Summary | Avoid starting important matters — Vyatipata, Fierce or sharp nakshatra |
|---|---|
| Month | Ashwina (amanta) · Kartika (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Parabhava (No. 40) · Shaka 1948 · Vikram 2083 more |
| Period | Chaturmasya |
At sunrise 07:24
| Tithi | 2Krishna-dvitya (Bhadra, Vidhatr) · until 01:37 (28.10) more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Bharani, pada 3 (fierce, Yama (Dharma-raja), Venus) · until 13:09 more |
| Yoga | Siddhi (“success, accomplishment”, auspicious) · until 08:23 more |
| Karana | Taitila (movable) · until 15:06 more |
| Vara | Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Tula (Libra), Moon: Mesha (Aries) |
Changes during the day
| from 08:23 | yoga Vyatipata |
|---|---|
| from 13:09 | nakshatra Krittika |
| from 15:06 | karana Gara |
| from 01:37 (28.10) | tithi Krishna-tritya |
| from 01:37 (28.10) | karana Vanija |
| from 04:48 (28.10) | yoga Variyana |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 06:46 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 07:24 |
| Noon | 12:13 |
| Sunset | 17:01 |
| End of twilight | 17:39 |
| Moonrise | 16:46 |
| Moonset | 09:31 |
| Day length | 9 h 36 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 3, average — 4, bad — 6
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 13:09 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Bharani (07:24–13:09) is good for root crops.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Krittika (13:09–17:01) is good for root crops.
Festivals and periods
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Tripushkar Yoga 13:09–01:37 (28.10) Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 13:09–07:26 (28.10) Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 01:37–07:26 (28.10)
Anandadi: Musala 07:24–13:09 Anandadi: Gada 13:09–07:26 (28.10)
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 | 05:30–06:27 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 11:53–12:32 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 13:49–14:27 |
| Godhuli | 17:01–17:30 |
| Pradosha | 17:01–19:54 |
| Nishitha | 23:45–00:42 (28.10) |
| Amrita Kalam | 08:45–10:13 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 14:37–15:49 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 09:48–11:01 |
| Gulika Kalam | 12:13–13:25 |
| Dur Muhurta | 09:20–09:58, 22:47–23:45 |
| Varjyam | 00:02–01:30 (28.10) |
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 07:24–12:18, 14:10–15:14, 15:58–16:39 |
Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Bharani until 13:09, Krittika from 13:09; tithi Krishna-dvitya; lagna Tula 07:24, Vrischika 09:34, Dhanu 12:18, Makara 14:10, Kumbha 15:14, Mina 15:58, Mesha 16:39
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Bharani (until 13:09) — facing death (dangers); Krittika (from 13:09) — consumption (a wasting disease); Tuesday — harm to longevity.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Vyatipata 08:23–17:01: auspicious undertakings, including haircuts, are avoided during this yoga (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
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.
- Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Avoid starting important matters · score S = −2
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 07:24–08:23+1 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 13:09–07:26 (28.10)+1 Auspicious tithi 07:24–01:37 (28.10)0 Chaturmasya0 Tripushkar Yoga 13:09–01:37 (28.10)−1 Anandadi: Musala 07:24–13:09−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 07:24–13:09−3 Vyatipata 08:23–04:48 (28.10)
| Summary | Best day — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Anandadi: Siddhi; auspicious time — until 12:07 |
|---|---|
| Month | Ashwina (amanta) · Kartika (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Parabhava (No. 40) · Shaka 1948 · Vikram 2083 more |
| Period | Chaturmasya |
At sunrise 07:26
| Tithi | 3Krishna-tritya (Jaya, Vishnu) · until 22:37 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Krittika, pada 4 (mixed, Agni, Sun) · until 10:56 more |
| Yoga | Variyana (“excellent, best”, auspicious) · until 01:10 (29.10) more |
| Karana | Vanija (movable) · until 12:07 more |
| Vara | Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Tula (Libra), Moon: Vrishabha (Taurus) |
Changes during the day
| from 10:56 | nakshatra Rohini |
|---|---|
| from 12:07 | karana Vishti |
| from 22:37 | tithi Krishna-chaturti |
| from 22:37 | karana Bava |
| from 01:10 (29.10) | yoga Parigha |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 06:48 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 07:26 |
| Noon | 12:13 |
| Sunset | 16:58 |
| End of twilight | 17:37 |
| Moonrise | 17:16 |
| Moonset | 11:08 |
| Day length | 9 h 31 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 8, average — 5, bad — 0
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 10:56 |
|---|
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, Krittika (07:26–10:56) is good for root crops.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Rohini (10:56–16:58) is good for sowing.
- Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 12:07–16:58: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Festivals and periods
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 07:26–10:56 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day
Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:26–22:37 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:26–22:37
Anandadi: Siddhi 07:26–10:56 Anandadi: Shubha 10:56–07:29 (29.10)
- Bhadra in heaven: 12:07–22:37; Bhadra Puchha 18:56–19:59; Bhadra Mukha 19:59–21:44
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 05:31–06:29 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 13:48–14:26 |
| Godhuli | 16:58–17:27 |
| Pradosha | 16:58–19:53 |
| Nishitha | 23:45–00:43 (29.10) |
| Amrita Kalam | 08:45–10:12, 05:47–07:14 (29.10) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 12:12–13:24 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 08:38–09:49 |
| Gulika Kalam | 11:01–12:12 |
| Dur Muhurta | 11:53–12:32 |
| Varjyam | 01:26–02:53 (29.10) |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: good 14:06–15:10, 15:54–16:35
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 14:06–15:10, 15:54–16:35 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails | average 07:26–09:30, 10:56–16:58 |
| Cutting toenails | good 14:06–15:10, 15:54–16:35 |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 07:26–12:14, 14:06–15:10, 15:54–16:35 |
Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Krittika until 10:56, Rohini from 10:56; tithi Krishna-tritya; lagna Tula 07:26, Vrischika 09:30, Dhanu 12:14, Makara 14:06, Kumbha 15:10, Mina 15:54, Mesha 16:35
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Krittika (until 10:56) — consumption (a wasting disease); Rohini (from 10:56) — destruction of all misfortunes; Wednesday — favour of the authorities.
Cautions:
- The Muhurta Chintamani warns: whoever shaves in Krittika nakshatra 6 times a year puts their life in danger — frequent haircuts in this nakshatra are best avoided.
- The Muhurta Chintamani warns: whoever shaves in Rohini nakshatra 8 times a year puts their life in danger — frequent haircuts in this nakshatra are best avoided.
- Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Best day · score S = +7
The total of auspicious factors is high and there are no prohibitions: suitable for important undertakings.
Auspicious time ends by 12:07
+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day+1 Anandadi: Siddhi 07:26–10:56+1 Yoga Variyana 07:26–01:10 (29.10)+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 07:26–22:37+1 Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 07:26–10:56+1 Auspicious nakshatra 10:56–07:29 (29.10)0 Chaturmasya0 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:26–22:37 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:26–22:37 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−2 Vishti (Bhadra) 12:07–22:37
| Summary | Unfavourable day — Anandadi: Mrityu, Rikta tithi |
|---|---|
| Month | Ashwina (amanta) · Kartika (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Parabhava (No. 40) · Shaka 1948 · Vikram 2083 more |
| Period | Chaturmasya |
| Festivals | Karwa Chauth · Sankashti Chaturthi (Vakratunda) |
At sunrise 07:29
| Tithi | 4Krishna-chaturti (Rikta, Yama) · until 19:40 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Rohini, pada 4 (fixed, Prajapati (Brahma - Creator), Moon) · until 08:41 more |
| Yoga | Parigha (“bolt, barrier”, inauspicious) · until 21:36 more |
| Karana | Bava (movable) · until 09:08 more |
| Vara | Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Tula (Libra), Moon: Vrishabha (Taurus) |
Changes during the day
| from 08:41 | nakshatra Mrigashirsha |
|---|---|
| from 09:08 | karana Balava |
| from 19:40 | tithi Krishna-panchami |
| from 19:40 | karana Kaulava |
| from 21:36 | yoga Shiva |
| from 06:16 (30.10) | karana Taitila |
| from 06:34 (30.10) | nakshatra Ardra |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 06:50 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 07:29 |
| Noon | 12:13 |
| Sunset | 16:56 |
| End of twilight | 17:35 |
| Moonrise | 18:06 |
| Moonset | 12:32 |
| Day length | 9 h 27 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 0, average — 12, bad — 1
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 08:41 |
|---|
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, Rohini (07:29–08:41) is good for sowing.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Mrigashirsha (08:41–16:56) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Festivals and periods
Karwa Chauth · Shiva and Parvati
Married women of North India fast from sunrise to moonrise for the long life of their husbands and worship Shiva, Parvati and Ganesha. The fast is broken after seeing the Moon through a sieve and offering it water from a karwa pitcher.
Rule: at moonrise, 18:06
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Sankashti Chaturthi (Vakratunda) · 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, 18:06
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 19:40–07:31 (30.10)
Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:29–19:40
Anandadi: Utpata 07:29–08:41 Anandadi: Mrityu 08:41–06:34 (30.10) Anandadi: Kana 06:34–07:31 (30.10)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 05:33–06:31 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 11:53–12:31 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 13:47–14:25 |
| Godhuli | 16:56–17:25 |
| Pradosha | 16:56–19:51 |
| Nishitha | 23:44–00:43 (30.10) |
| Amrita Kalam | 22:33–00:00 (30.10) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 13:23–14:34 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 07:29–08:40 |
| Gulika Kalam | 09:50–11:01 |
| Dur Muhurta | 10:38–11:16, 14:25–15:03 |
| Varjyam | 13:48–15:15 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | no suitable window — see the prohibitions below |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | no suitable window — see the prohibitions below |
| Bathing, washing hair | average throughout the daytime |
Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Rohini until 08:41, Mrigashirsha from 08:41; tithi Krishna-chaturti; lagna Tula 07:29, Vrischika 09:26, Dhanu 12:10, Makara 14:02, Kumbha 15:06, Mina 15:50, Mesha 16:31
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Rohini (until 08:41) — destruction of all misfortunes; Mrigashirsha (from 08:41) — abundance (well-being, prosperity); Thursday — success.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Krishna-chaturti 07:29–16:56: 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 Rohini nakshatra 8 times a year puts their life in danger — frequent haircuts in this nakshatra are best avoided.
- Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Unfavourable day · score S = −6
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: Anandadi: Mrityu
+1 Auspicious nakshatra 07:29–08:41+1 Auspicious weekday0 Chaturmasya−1 Yoga Parigha 07:29–11:23−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:29–19:40−2 Rikta tithi 07:29–19:40−3 Anandadi: Mrityu 08:41–06:34 (30.10)
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Favourable day — Anandadi: Padma, Yoga Shiva |
|---|---|
| Month | Ashwina (amanta) · Kartika (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Parabhava (No. 40) · Shaka 1948 · Vikram 2083 more |
| Period | Chaturmasya |
At sunrise 07:31
| Tithi | 5Krishna-panchami (Purna, Soma) · until 16:55 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Ardra, pada 1 (sharp, Rudra (Roaring, angry image of Shiva), Rahu) · until 04:42 (31.10) more |
| Yoga | Shiva (“auspicious, benevolent”, auspicious) · until 18:11 more |
| Karana | Taitila (movable) · until 16:55 more |
| Vara | Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Tula (Libra), Moon: Mithuna (Gemini) |
Changes during the day
| from 16:55 | tithi Krishna-shashti |
|---|---|
| from 16:55 | karana Gara |
| from 18:11 | yoga Siddha |
| from 03:39 (31.10) | karana Vanija |
| from 04:42 (31.10) | nakshatra Punarvasu |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 06:52 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 07:31 |
| Noon | 12:13 |
| Sunset | 16:54 |
| End of twilight | 17:33 |
| Moonrise | 19:21 |
| Moonset | 13:32 |
| Day length | 9 h 23 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 6, average — 6, bad — 1
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise |
|---|
Festivals and periods
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 16:55–07:33 (31.10) Ravi Yoga 04:42–07:33 (31.10) Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:42–07:33 (31.10)
Anandadi: Padma 07:31–04:42 (31.10) Anandadi: Lumbaka 04:42–07:33 (31.10)
- Gandanta (tithi): 16:34–17:17
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 05:34–06:32 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 11:54–12:31 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 13:46–14:24 |
| Godhuli | 16:54–17:23 |
| Pradosha | 16:54–19:50 |
| Nishitha | 23:44–00:43 (31.10) |
| Amrita Kalam | 19:29–20:57 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 11:02–12:12 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 14:33–15:44 |
| Gulika Kalam | 08:41–09:52 |
| Dur Muhurta | 09:23–10:01, 12:31–13:09 |
| Varjyam | 14:19–15:47 |
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 07:31–12:06, 13:58–15:02, 15:46–16:27 |
Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Ardra; tithi Krishna-panchami; lagna Tula 07:31, Vrischika 09:22, Dhanu 12:06, Makara 13:58, Kumbha 15:02, Mina 15:46, Mesha 16:27
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Ardra — sadness; Friday — universal respect.
Cautions:
- Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
- Friday: B. V. Raman advises against cutting nails (the rating above is the site’s summary, which uses the same weekdays for nails as for haircuts, so Friday counts as auspicious).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Favourable day · score S = +3
Auspicious factors outweigh inauspicious ones: ordinary matters can be started.
+1 Anandadi: Padma 07:31–04:42 (31.10)+1 Yoga Shiva 07:31–18:11+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 07:31–16:550 Chaturmasya−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 07:31–04:42 (31.10)
| Summary | Ordinary day — pros: Yoga Siddha, Ravi Yoga; cons: Krakacha Yoga, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn) |
|---|---|
| Month | Ashwina (amanta) · Kartika (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Parabhava (No. 40) · Shaka 1948 · Vikram 2083 more |
| Period | Chaturmasya |
At sunrise 07:33
| Tithi | 6Krishna-shashti (Nanda, Kartikeya) · until 14:27 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Punarvasu, pada 1 (movable, Aditi, Jupiter) · until 03:09 (01.11) more |
| Yoga | Siddha (“perfected, accomplished”, auspicious) · until 15:01 more |
| Karana | Vanija (movable) · until 14:27 more |
| Vara | Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Tula (Libra), Moon: Mithuna (Gemini) |
Changes during the day
| from 14:27 | tithi Krishna-saptami |
|---|---|
| from 14:27 | karana Vishti |
| from 15:01 | yoga Sadhya |
| from 01:22 (01.11) | karana Bava |
| from 03:09 (01.11) | nakshatra Pushya |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 06:54 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 07:33 |
| Noon | 12:13 |
| Sunset | 16:52 |
| End of twilight | 17:31 |
| Moonrise | 20:52 |
| Moonset | 14:09 |
| Day length | 9 h 19 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 6, average — 7, bad — 0
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 14:27 |
|---|
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 (07:33–16:52) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
- Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 14:27–16:52: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Festivals and periods
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Ravi Yoga 07:33–03:09 (01.11) Tripushkar Yoga 14:27–03:09 (01.11)
Krakacha Yoga 07:33–14:27 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 14:27–07:35 (01.11)
Anandadi: Chhatra 07:33–03:09 (01.11) Anandadi: Mitra 03:09–07:35 (01.11)
- Bhadra in heaven: 14:27–21:30; Bhadra Puchha 18:50–19:56; Bhadra Mukha 19:56–21:45
- Bhadra on earth: 21:30–01:22 (01.11); Bhadra Mukha 19:56–21:45
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 | 05:36–06:34 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 11:54–12:31 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 13:45–14:23 |
| Godhuli | 16:52–17:21 |
| Pradosha | 16:52–19:48 |
| Nishitha | 23:44–00:43 (01.11) |
| Amrita Kalam | 00:55–02:25 (01.11) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 09:53–11:02 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 13:22–14:32 |
| Gulika Kalam | 07:33–08:43 |
| Dur Muhurta | 07:33–08:10, 08:10–08:47 |
| Varjyam | 15:56–17:26 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 07:33–09:19, 13:54–16:52
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | average 07:33–09:19, 13:54–16:52 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average 07:33–09:19, 13:54–16:52 |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 07:33–12:02, 13:54–14:58, 15:42–16:23 |
Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Punarvasu; tithi Krishna-shashti until 14:27, Krishna-saptami from 14:27; lagna Tula 07:33, Vrischika 09:19, Dhanu 12:02, Makara 13:54, Kumbha 14:58, Mina 15:42, Mesha 16:23
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Punarvasu — strength of spirit (bravery, resilience); Saturday — decline of physical strength.
Cautions:
- Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Ordinary day · score S = +1
Auspicious and inauspicious factors are balanced: a day for routine matters; important matters are best timed for favourable days.
+2 Yoga Siddha 07:33–15:01+2 Ravi Yoga 07:33–03:09 (01.11)+1 Anandadi: Chhatra 07:33–03:09 (01.11)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 07:33–03:09 (01.11)0 Chaturmasya0 Tripushkar Yoga 14:27–03:09 (01.11)0 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 14:27–07:35 (01.11) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Vishti (Bhadra) 14:27–21:30−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−3 Krakacha Yoga 07:33–14:27
Patron: Hrishikesha; Aditya — Vivasvan. Full moon in nakshatra Purva or Uttara Bhadrapada. Ritu: Varsha.
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: Siddharthi (No. 53)
Shaka Samvat 1948 · Vikram Samvat 2083 · Kali Yuga 5127
Next year — Plavanga, from the new moon before Ugadi (the start of Chaitra) 7.04.2027
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: 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: Red (an epithet of the star Aldebaran)
Symbol: Wagon, rarely: temple, banyan, incense, sandalwood
Deity: Prajapati (Brahma - Creator)
Type: fixed (dhruva, sthira) — For what is firm and lasting: laying house foundations, housewarming, planting, weddings, taking office, long-term projects.
Vimshottari lord: Moon
Shakti: give growth (prosperity, fertility)
Especially auspicious: 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.
Deity: Aryaman
Auspicious: dealings with authorities and superiors, fame, home and housing, clothing and jewellery.
A karana is half a tithi; there are 60 of them in a lunar month.
Lord: 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 Rohini
Planting and sowing are allowed.
Krishna-panchami
any undertakings
plowing the ground
A fortnight of ancestor rites — from Bhadrapada Purnima to Mahalaya. Each day shraddha is performed for those who departed on the corresponding tithi; weddings, major purchases and new undertakings are avoided at this time.
Four months of Vishnu’s sleep — from Devshayani to Devutthana Ekadashi. A time for vows, fasting and sadhana; weddings, housewarmings and upanayanas are not held.
An auspicious combination of weekday and tithi group: Fri — Nanda (1, 6, 11), Wed — Bhadra (2, 7, 12), Tue — Jaya (3, 8, 13), Sat — Rikta (4, 9, 14), Thu — Purna (5, 10, 15). Brings success; if the same pair also forms an inauspicious yoga, Siddha prevails.
The Moon’s nakshatra is the 4th, 6th, 9th, 10th, 13th or 20th from the Sun’s nakshatra. As the Sun dispels darkness, so this yoga cancels many bad combinations of the day and supports new undertakings.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
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.
“Burnt” tithi of the weekday: Sun — 12, Mon — 11, Tue — 5, Wed — 3, Thu — 6, Fri — 8, Sat — 9. Whatever is begun bears no fruit.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
The 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 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 — favourable for a haircut
Nakshatras for a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: auspicious — Ashwini, Mrigashirsha, Punarvasu, Pushya, Hasta, Chitra, Shravana, Dhanishtha and Revati; fairly good — Rohini, Uttara Phalguni, Swati, Uttara Ashadha, Shatabhisha and Uttara Bhadrapada; the rest are avoided.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
−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 — auspicious sign for a haircut
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut
−1 — inauspicious sign for a haircut
according to the Kalaprakashika: “disease and suffering”
−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
Lagna for a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: auspicious signs — Vrishabha, Mithuna, Karka, Kanya, Tula, Makara and Mina; avoided — Mesha, Simha, Vrischika, Dhanu and Kumbha (all except Kumbha are permitted if a benefic occupies the sign or benefics aspect it).
Mesha (Aries) — “great calamities”; Simha (Leo) — “disease and suffering”; Vrischika (Scorpio) — “disease and suffering”; Dhanu (Sagittarius) — “fear of the authorities”; Kumbha (Aquarius) — “ruin of the family”.
Classical rules: have a haircut or shave in the daytime, preferably before noon — not at night or at twilight; not after eating, bathing or anointing the body with oil; not on the day of setting out on a journey; not when one’s wife is pregnant; not on one’s birth nakshatra or the 10th and 19th nakshatras from it, and not during Chandrashtama (the Moon in the 8th sign from the natal Moon). These prohibitions are lifted for a wedding, an initiation, release from prison, mourning for one’s parents and at the ruler’s command.
Sources: the Kalaprakashika of Narasimha (ch. V on haircuts — written about a child’s first haircut, chaula; English translation by N. P. Subramania Iyer, 1917), the Muhurta Chintamani of Rama Daivajna, B. V. Raman’s Muhurtha. The rating is the site’s summary, as in the “Lunar haircut calendar”: starting from a base score of 4, each factor — weekday, nakshatra, tithi and lagna — adds one point if favourable or subtracts one if unfavourable; total score 0–8: 7–8 good, 4–6 average, 0–3 bad. Windows are the parts of the daytime with the best rating (at least 15 minutes long); for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting, the times of the day’s prohibitions are excluded.
The Moon in a fixed, soft, light or movable nakshatra — favourable for activities of its type.
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday or Friday — the days of the gentle (saumya) planets: the Moon, Mercury, Jupiter and Venus.
A tithi favourable for new undertakings: in the bright half of the month — the 2nd, 3rd, 5th, 7th, 10th, 11th and 13th, in the dark half — the 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 5th.
The four months from Devshayani to Devutthana Ekadashi, when “Vishnu sleeps”: a time for vows; weddings and housewarmings are not held.
The fortnight of ancestor rites (shraddha) before Navaratri: weddings, major purchases and new undertakings are traditionally postponed.
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: 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)
One of the two most inauspicious yogas: worldly undertakings are not begun in it at all. It is, however, very good for holy baths, dana, japa and ancestor rites.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
Deity: Shri (Lakshmi)
Auspicious: trade, deals, buying and selling, partnerships and long-term business projects.
A karana is half a tithi; there are 60 of them in a lunar month.
Lord: 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 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.
Krishna-shashti
plowing the ground
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.
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.
“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.
The time of Vishti Karana — halves of the 4th, 8th, 11th and 15th tithis of the bright half and of the 3rd, 7th, 10th and 14th of the dark half of the month. Auspicious activities are not begun during Bhadra; its strength depends on where it resides: on earth it is most harmful, while in heaven or in the netherworld the harm is mitigated (according to a verse of the Muhurta Chintamani, there it even portends good fortune and gain).
“Mouth” of Bhadra — the most dangerous 5 ghatis (2 hours) of Bhadra; nothing important is done at this time.
“Tail” of Bhadra — the last 3 ghatis (1 h 12 min) of one of its praharas; considered an acceptable time if Bhadra cannot be avoided (for example, for Holika Dahan).
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Rahu (a different segment for each weekday). No new work, journeys or deals are started; whatever was begun earlier may be continued.
How it is calculated: following the South Indian tradition (Tamil Nadu, Kerala), as Drik Panchang does — the daytime from sunrise to sunset (upper limb of the disc, with refraction) is divided into 8 parts, and Rahu Kalam is part 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 — favourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Auspicious: comfort and convenience, purchases, home improvement, any auspicious deeds.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
“Omitted” tithi, lying entirely between two sunrises and touching neither of them (avama day): unfavourable for new 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.
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: Jaya. Deity: Vasus.
The ruler of the eighth day of the waning Moon is Vasus, which favors the beginning of military operations, the construction of defenses and fortifications.
Meaning: 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)
Deity: Brahma
Auspicious: religious rites, study, spiritual and charitable work.
A karana is half a tithi; there are 60 of them in a lunar month.
Lord: 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 Ardra
For pruning and uprooting; plowing and watering are allowed, but nothing else.
Krishna-ashtami
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 of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
A tithi “burnt” by the Sun in its current sign (the Sun in Dhanu or Mina — the 2nd, in Vrishabha or Kumbha — the 4th, in Mesha or Karka — the 6th, in Mithuna or Kanya — the 8th, in Simha or Vrischika — the 10th, in Tula or Makara — the 12th): unfavourable for new undertakings.
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Rahu (a different segment for each weekday). No new work, journeys or deals are started; whatever was begun earlier may be continued.
How it is calculated: following the South Indian tradition (Tamil Nadu, Kerala), as Drik Panchang does — the daytime from sunrise to sunset (upper limb of the disc, with refraction) is divided into 8 parts, and Rahu Kalam is part 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
0 — does not affect the haircut rating
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.
8th tithi: a day of Durga and Shiva, good for fasting and worship, but weaker than usual for worldly undertakings.
Tuesday or Saturday — the days of the harsh (krura) planets Mars and Saturn.
The Moon in an ugra or tikshna nakshatra: a time for harsh deeds, not for auspicious undertakings.
Group: Rikta. Deity: Serpent (Naga).
The Serpent (Naga) presides over the ninth day of the waning Moon, which is suitable for struggle, destruction, coercion and for efforts to overcome obstacles.
Meaning: 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
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 Punarvasu
Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result.
according to the Indian tradition: Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result (planting or sowing is not allowed).
Krishna-navami
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.
A Sunday when the Moon is in Pushya. Very favourable for purchases, preparing medicines and medical treatment, beginning studies and mantra practice.
The yoga of “accomplishing all aims”: an auspicious combination of weekday and nakshatra (each day has its own 3–7 nakshatras). Good for any new undertaking; exceptions: Thu + Pushya is not used for weddings, Tue + Ashwini for housewarmings, Sat + Rohini for travel.
One-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 — unfavourable for a haircut
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.
“Empty” tithi (the 4th, 9th or 14th): whatever is begun bears no fruit; suitable for removal, demolition and overcoming obstacles.
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: 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
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 Pushya
Soaking seeds is allowed, but not planting or sowing.
Krishna-dashami
any undertakings
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
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.
“Fire-breathing” yoga: the 1st tithi with Mula, the 5th with Bharani, the 8th with Krittika, the 9th with Rohini, the 10th with Ashlesha. Especially harmful for weddings, housewarmings, sowing and beginning studies.
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
The Moon in Pushya, the best of the nakshatras for new undertakings (except weddings).
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.
Vishti Karana with the Moon in Karka, Simha, Kumbha or Mina: Bhadra resides on earth (bhu-loka) and is especially harmful.
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: Wrapping around (like a snake), hugging
Symbol: Curled snake
Deity: Naga - the lord of snakes (Sharpa)
Type: sharp (tikshna, daruna) — For drastic actions: surgery, severing ties, taming, exorcism, fighting diseases and enemies; unsuitable for other auspicious undertakings (the exception is weddings: Mula is among the nakshatras for marriage).
Vimshottari lord: Mercury
Shakti: cause suffering with poison, paralyze
Auspicious (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.
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: 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 Ashlesha
For pruning and uprooting; plowing and watering are allowed, but nothing else.
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.
The Moon in Ashwini, Ashlesha, Magha, Jyeshtha, Mula or Revati — the nakshatras at the junctions of signs. For those born in them, tradition prescribes a pacifying rite; new undertakings call for caution.
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Rahu (a different segment for each weekday). No new work, journeys or deals are started; whatever was begun earlier may be continued.
How it is calculated: following the South Indian tradition (Tamil Nadu, Kerala), as Drik Panchang does — the daytime from sunrise to sunset (upper limb of the disc, with refraction) is divided into 8 parts, and Rahu Kalam is part 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 — unfavourable for a haircut
0 — does not affect the haircut rating
Group: Bhadra. Deity: Sun (Ravi).
The Sun (Ravi) rules the twelfth day of the waning Moon and this period is auspicious for religious ceremonies, lighting the sacred fire and performing one's duties.
Meaning: 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
Especially auspicious: any auspicious deeds and ceremonies.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
Deity: Mitra
Auspicious: friendship, love, matchmaking and alliances, reconciliation, jewellery.
A karana is half a tithi; there are 60 of them in a lunar month.
Lord: 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 Magha
For pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else.
Krishna-dvadashi
neutral
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Rahu (a different segment for each weekday). No new work, journeys or deals are started; whatever was begun earlier may be continued.
How it is calculated: following the South Indian tradition (Tamil Nadu, Kerala), as Drik Panchang does — the daytime from sunrise to sunset (upper limb of the disc, with refraction) is divided into 8 parts, and Rahu Kalam is part 5 (Mon 2, Sat 3, Fri 4, Wed 5, Thu 6, Tue 7, Sun 8).
Another tradition — Kala Vela: the eighth parts of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order starting from the lord of the day, while the eighth part, the last before sunset, is “empty”, without a lord; in this tradition it is given to Rahu — today {y} (on Sundays it coincides with the calculation above).
Yet another tradition — printed panchangas: a nominal day of 6:00–18:00, so Rahu Kalam always falls at the same clock time — today 12:00–13:30; if the nominal 6:00–18:00 day is counted in local mean time — 12:29–13:59 by the clock. Far from India this is a rough approximation.
Using the rising and setting of the centre of the disc without refraction (old Siddhantic panchangas): {x}.
At night Rahu Kalam is usually not reckoned (the translator of the Kalaprakashika, 1917: “it occurs only in the daytime”); a few divide the night into 8 parts as well, but there is no generally accepted order of the night parts. In North India, Choghadiya is more often consulted to choose the hour.
One-eighth of the daytime associated with Yama: unfavourable for new undertakings and journeys.
How it is calculated: the eighths of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day; Yamaganda (Yamaghantaka) is Jupiter’s portion, today part 2. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 07:30–09:00.
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Gulika (the son of Saturn). Whatever is begun at this time tends to repeat, so funerals are not held and loans are not taken during Gulika; important new undertakings are usually avoided.
How it is calculated: Saturn’s portion among the eighths of the daytime (planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day), today part 4. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 10:30–12:00. According to a note by the translator of the Kalaprakashika, Gulika is not considered inauspicious: it is even good for reaping, gathering grain, trade, medical treatment, repaying debts and a number of other activities; the view that whatever is begun during Gulika will repeat itself is a popular (mainly Tamil) belief.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
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: 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: pure and noble deeds, religious rites, study.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
Deity: Bhu (the Earth goddess)
Auspicious: farming, sowing and planting, building a house, household affairs.
A karana is half a tithi; there are 60 of them in a lunar month.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): sowing, planting flowers and trees
plants of the day: plants with large sweet fruits, or with fleshy (voluminous) stems and leaves
nakshatra Purva-Phalguni
For pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else.
Krishna-trayodashi
no pruning or felling
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
“Burnt” combination of weekday and nakshatra: Sun — Bharani, Mon — Chitra, Tue — Uttara Ashadha, Wed — Dhanishtha, Thu — Uttara Phalguni, Fri — Jyeshtha, Sat — Revati. Whatever is begun “burns up” without bearing fruit.
−1 — 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: 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
Especially auspicious: study, sacred rites, peace and reconciliation.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
Deity: Yama
Bhadra — the most inauspicious karana: weddings, journeys, purchases and any auspicious undertakings are avoided during it. It suits only harsh deeds: fighting enemies, demolition, removing obstacles.
A karana is half a tithi; there are 60 of them in a lunar month.
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 Uttara-Phalguni
Planting and sowing are allowed.
Krishna-chaturdashi
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.
+1 — favourable 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: 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
Especially auspicious: power and administration, taking office, dealings with influential patrons.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
Deity: Vrisha (the sacred bull)
Inauspicious for new undertakings. Good for work with cattle, worship of cows and rites for the ancestors (shraddha).
A karana is half a tithi; there are 60 of them in a lunar month.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): 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 Hasta
Soaking seeds is allowed, but not planting or sowing.
Amavasya
do not start anything, only finish up safe tasks that require no exertion
“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.
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
New moon: a day of the ancestors (shraddha, tarpana) and of spiritual practice, unfavourable for worldly undertakings.
Patron: Padmanabha; Aditya — Tvashtar. Full moon in nakshatra Ashwini. Ritu: Sharad.
Group: Nanda. Deity: Brahma.
The ruler of the first lunar day is Brahma. This time is suitable for all types of ceremonies.
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)
One of the two most inauspicious yogas: worldly undertakings are not begun in it at all; good for fasting, prayer and spiritual practice.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
Deity: Vayu (Marut)
Fixed, but auspicious: good for auspicious ceremonies, offerings and homa, work for prosperity and livelihood.
A karana is half a tithi; there are 60 of them in a lunar month.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): planting trees, sowing grain crops
plants of the day: laurel, spices, for example hot peppers
nakshatra Chitra
No pruning; planting flowers, soaking and the like are allowed.
Shukla-pratipat
digging, plowing, planting trees
The main Navaratri, held in autumn in the month of Ashwina; it is followed by Vijayadashami (Dussehra).
The same combination of weekday (Sun, Tue or Sat) and Bhadra tithi (2, 7 or 12), but with the nakshatra Mrigashirsha, Chitra or Dhanishtha. The result repeats twice: good for acquisitions, bad for losses, loans and funerals.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable 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: 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: 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
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.
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 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).
Shukla-dvitya
planting and sowing are allowed (long-term result)
The main Navaratri, held in autumn in the month of Ashwina; it is followed by Vijayadashami (Dussehra).
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: 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: 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)
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.
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 Vishakha
Planting and sowing are not allowed, but everyday routine tasks may be carried out.
Shukla-tritya
any undertakings
The main Navaratri, held in autumn in the month of Ashwina; it is followed by Vijayadashami (Dussehra).
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
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: 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)
Auspicious: health and healing, long-term matters and anything meant to last a long time.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): 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 Anuradha
No pruning; planting flowers, soaking and the like are allowed.
Shukla-chaturti
felling trees, for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
The main Navaratri, held in autumn in the month of Ashwina; it is followed by Vijayadashami (Dussehra).
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.
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
−1 — inauspicious sign for a haircut
according to the Kalaprakashika: “great calamities”
Group: Purna. Deity: Soma.
The fifth lunar day is owned by Soma, who patronizes medicine, surgery and cleansing the body of poisons. You can begin other important things.
Meaning: 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: weddings and family matters, anything meant to bring good fortune and well-being.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): sowing, planting flowers and trees
plants of the day: plants with large sweet fruits, or with fleshy (voluminous) stems and leaves
nakshatra Jyestha
For pruning and uprooting; plowing and watering are allowed, but nothing else.
Shukla-panchami
do not fell trees, any undertakings
The main Navaratri, held in autumn in the month of Ashwina; it is followed by Vijayadashami (Dussehra).
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
Group: Nanda. Deity: Kartikeya.
Kartikeya presides on the sixth lunar day, favoring coronations (taking office), establishing new friendships, celebrating holidays and performances.
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: jewellery, celebrations, travel, creative undertakings.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): 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 Mula
For pruning and uprooting; plowing and watering are allowed, but nothing else.
Shukla-shashti
plowing the ground
The main Navaratri, held in autumn in the month of Ashwina; it is followed by Vijayadashami (Dussehra).
−1 — unfavourable 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.
Inauspicious: portends trouble and hindrances; if necessary, the first 6 ghatis (about 2 h 24 min) are skipped.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): working in the field, planting flowers and trees, sowing, making a pond and a well; do not plow
plants of the day: slow-growing, long-lived, dense, heavy, sturdy plants
nakshatra Mula
For pruning and uprooting; plowing and watering are allowed, but nothing else.
Shukla-saptami
soaking seeds is allowed, farming
For pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else.
The main Navaratri, held in autumn in the month of Ashwina; it is followed by Vijayadashami (Dussehra).
“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.
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
The Sun moves into a new sign: a time for holy baths, dana and worship of the Sun, but not for new undertakings.
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: Prior invincible, unsubdued
Symbol: Elephant tusk, fan or bed
Deity: Varuna
Type: fierce (ugra, krura) — For destructive and dangerous tasks: demolition, work with fire and weapons, disputes; unsuitable for other auspicious undertakings (the exception is weddings: Magha is among the nakshatras for marriage).
Vimshottari lord: Venus
Shakti: add strength, energy (regenerate)
Auspicious: good and religious deeds, starting work, helping people.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): planting trees, sowing grain crops
plants of the day: laurel, spices, for example hot peppers
nakshatra Purva-Ashadha
For pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else.
Shukla-ashtami
tillage and sowing are forbidden
Planting and sowing are allowed.
The main Navaratri, held in autumn in the month of Ashwina; it is followed by Vijayadashami (Dussehra).
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
A single tithi touches three consecutive days (a long tithi that prevails at two sunrises): unfavourable for weddings and important undertakings.
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: 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): field work, planting rice, grain, trees or flowers
plants of the day: watery vegetables such as cucumbers and zucchini, water-loving plants such as rice
nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha
Planting and sowing are allowed.
Shukla-ashtami
tillage and sowing are forbidden
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).
The main Navaratri, held in autumn in the month of Ashwina; it is followed by Vijayadashami (Dussehra).
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: 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: 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)
Inauspicious: disputes and pain; the first 5 ghatis (about 2 h) are skipped.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): unfavorable for planting seeds, flowers and trees or for working in the field (favorable for fighting pests or pruning something)
plants of the day: onions, garlic and thorny plants, plants that actively defend themselves
nakshatra Shravana
Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result.
according to the Indian tradition: Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result (planting or sowing is not allowed).
Shukla-navami
for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
any undertakings
Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result.
according to the Indian tradition: Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result (planting or sowing is not allowed).
The main Navaratri, held in autumn in the month of Ashwina; it is followed by Vijayadashami (Dussehra).
Began on a Tuesday: danger of fire — construction is not started and work with fire and machinery is avoided; suitable for legal matters.
The Moon in Kumbha or Mina (from the middle of Dhanishtha to the end of Revati). During these five nakshatras people do not travel south, gather firewood or grass, lay a roof or build a bed; cremation is performed with a special rite.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
One of the “three and a half” inherently auspicious days of the year (Ugadi, Akshaya Tritiya, Vijayadashami and, as the half, Bali Pratipada): no muhurta needs to be chosen for new undertakings, and the day’s panchanga flaws are disregarded (except a visible eclipse).
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: 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
Inauspicious: difficulties and obstacles; the first 6 ghatis (about 2 h 24 min) are skipped.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): doing work related to water and earth - plowing and sowing, planting flowers and trees
plants of the day: climbers, plants that depend on others and adapt quickly, all leafy greens
nakshatra Dhanishtha
Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result.
according to the Indian tradition: Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result (planting or sowing is not allowed).
Shukla-dashami
any undertakings
pruning and weeding
+1 — favourable for a haircut
The Moon in Kumbha or Mina (from the middle of Dhanishtha to the end of Revati). During these five nakshatras people do not travel south, gather firewood or grass, lay a roof or build a bed; cremation is performed with a special rite.
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: 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: investments, trade, savings, starting ventures that are meant to grow.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): sowing, planting flowers and trees
plants of the day: plants with large sweet fruits, or with fleshy (voluminous) stems and leaves
nakshatra Shatabhisha
Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result.
according to the Indian tradition: Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result (planting or sowing is not allowed).
Shukla-ekadashi
pruning and weeding
neutral
+1 — favourable for a haircut
0 — does not affect the haircut rating
Group: Bhadra. Deity: Sun (Ravi).
The Sun (Ravi) rules the twelfth lunar day and this period is auspicious for religious ceremonies, lighting the sacred fire and performing one's duties.
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
Auspicious: everything lasting — foundations, building, planting, long-term commitments.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): planting flowers and trees; digging the ground is not very favorable; do not prune and the like
plants of the day: flowers, ornamental plants
nakshatra Purva-Bhadra
For pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else.
Shukla-dvadashi
neutral
no pruning or felling
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
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: 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)
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.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): working in the field, planting flowers and trees, sowing, making a pond and a well; do not plow
plants of the day: slow-growing, long-lived, dense, heavy, sturdy plants
nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra
Planting and sowing are allowed.
Shukla-triodashi
no pruning or felling
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: Rikta. Deity: Kali.
Kali rules the fourteenth lunar day and promotes destruction, appeal to elementals (forces of nature, elements) and spirits.
Meaning: Rich, prosperous
Symbol: Fish (sometimes a couple) or drum
Deity: Pushan (Prosperous)
Type: soft (mridu, maitra) — For arts and music, friendship and love, new clothes and jewellery, weddings and festivals.
Vimshottari lord: Mercury
Shakti: nourish (satiate at the expense of its abundance)
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): planting trees, sowing grain crops
plants of the day: laurel, spices, for example hot peppers
nakshatra Revati
No pruning; planting flowers, soaking and the like are allowed.
according to the Indian tradition: No pruning; planting flowers, soaking seeds and the like are allowed.
Shukla-chaturdashi
not good for sowing seeds, for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
sowing seeds, any undertakings
Soaking seeds is allowed, but not planting or sowing.
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
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
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: Nanda. Deity: Brahma.
The ruler of the first day of the waning moon is Brahma. This time is suitable for all types of ceremonies.
Meaning: 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
what to do (Tibetan tradition): field work, planting rice, grain, trees or flowers
plants of the day: watery vegetables such as cucumbers and zucchini, water-loving plants such as rice
nakshatra Ashwini
Soaking seeds is allowed, but not planting or sowing.
Krishna-pratipat
digging, plowing, planting trees
For pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Group: Bhadra. Deity: Vidhatr.
Patronizes the second day of the waning Moon - Vidhatr. This period is suitable for all matters designed for development and long-term preservation, for example, for laying the foundations of buildings.
Meaning: Carrier (porter or loader)
Symbol: Yoni (bosom, source)
Deity: Yama (Dharma-raja)
Type: fierce (ugra, krura) — For destructive and dangerous tasks: demolition, work with fire and weapons, disputes; unsuitable for other auspicious undertakings (the exception is weddings: Magha is among the nakshatras for marriage).
Vimshottari lord: Venus
Shakti: take (take away) something
what to do (Tibetan tradition): unfavorable for planting seeds, flowers and trees or for working in the field (favorable for fighting pests or pruning something)
plants of the day: onions, garlic and thorny plants, plants that actively defend themselves
nakshatra Bharani
For pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else.
Krishna-dvitya
planting and sowing are allowed (long-term result)
Planting and sowing are not allowed, but everyday routine tasks may be carried out.
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.
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
−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.
Meaning: Cutter (chisel) or chopping
Symbol: Sharp tool (axe, razor), flame
Deity: Agni
Type: mixed (mishra, sadharana) — For everyday and routine tasks, work with fire and metal; it is better not to begin important new matters.
Vimshottari lord: Sun
Shakti: burn and ignite others
what to do (Tibetan tradition): doing work related to water and earth - plowing and sowing, planting flowers and trees
plants of the day: climbers, plants that depend on others and adapt quickly, all leafy greens
nakshatra Krittika
Planting and sowing are not allowed, but everyday routine tasks may be carried out.
Krishna-tritya
any undertakings
Planting and sowing are allowed.
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.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
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.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): sowing, planting flowers and trees
plants of the day: plants with large sweet fruits, or with fleshy (voluminous) stems and leaves
nakshatra Rohini
Planting and sowing are allowed.
Krishna-chaturti
for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
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.
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
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 Ardra
For pruning and uprooting; plowing and watering are allowed, but nothing else.
Krishna-panchami
any undertakings
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 Punarvasu
Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result.
according to the Indian tradition: Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result (planting or sowing is not allowed).
Krishna-shashti
plowing the ground