Panchanga Calendar

October 2042

SamvatsaraDundubhi (56)MonthBhadrapada → Ashwina from 14.10RituVarsha → Sharad from 14.10AyanaDakshinayanaPlace55°45′ N 37°35′ E, UTC+3 changeAyanamsaLahiri

October 2042 falls, in the lunar calendar (amanta), within the months Bhadrapada (until 13.10), Ashwina (from 14.10). Periods: all month — Chaturmasya; until 13.10 — Pitru Paksha; 14–23.10 — Sharad Navaratri (autumn). Major festivals: 13.10 Mahalaya, Sarva Pitru Amavasya; 14.10 Sharad Navaratri: Ghatasthapana; 22.10 Durga Ashtami (Maha Ashtami); 23.10 Maha Navami; 24.10 Vijayadashami (Dussehra); 27.10 Sharad Purnima (Kojagari); 31.10 Karwa Chauth. 14.10 — solar eclipse, annular (not visible here).

Mon

Tue

Wed

Thu

Fri

Sat

Sun

1Ashw3Bharani Shraddha

2Bhar4Sankashti

3Krit5

4Roh6

5Mrig7Kalashtami

6Ard8Madhya Ashtami

7Pun9Avidhava Navami

8Push10

9Ashl11Indira Ekadashi

10Mag12

11PPh13Shani Pradosha

12UPh14Masik Shivaratri

13Has30Mahalaya

14Chit1Navaratri begins

15Swa1after 07:44

16Vish2Navaratri, day 3

17Vish3Tula Sankranti

18Anu4Navaratri, day 5

19Jye5Navaratri, day 6

20Mul6Navaratri, day 7

21PAsh7Navaratri, day 8

22UAsh8Durga Ashtami

23Shra9Maha Navami

24Dhan10Dussehra

25Shat11Papankusha

26PBh12Pradosha

27UBh14Sharad Purnima

28Ashw15Purnima

29Bhar1

30Krit2

31Roh3Karwa Chauth

Day ratingBest daysFavourableOrdinaryAvoid new venturesUnfavourable

MarkersNavaratriPitru Pakshaafter / until HH:MM

Moon5Waxing Moon5Waning Moon15Purnima30Amavasya

Nakshatra typesfixedsoftlightmovablesharpfiercemixed

Icons this month (22)

Shraddha (ancestors)SankashtiAmrita Siddhi YogaDwipushkar YogaKalashtamiEkadashiPradoshaShivaratriday of Amavasya (ancestor rites)Solar eclipse, annularNavaratri beginsGoddess (Durga, Kali)Chandra DarshanSankrantiVinayaka ChaturthiSkanda ShashtiSaraswati AvahanaTripushkar YogaDussehraSharad Purnimaday of Purnima (full moon fast and puja)Karwa Chauth

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

24.10 Fri — Swayam Siddha Muhurta, Ravi Yoga, Anandadi: Prajapati
Dhanishtha (movable): for journeys and moving house, buying vehicles, gardening, quick and temporary changes.

Festivals

1.10 Wed Bharani Shraddha
2.10 Thu Sankashti Chaturthi (Vighnaraja)
5.10 Sun Kalashtami
6.10 Mon Madhya Ashtami (Pitru Paksha)
7.10 Tue Avidhava Navami (Matri Navami)
9.10 Thu Indira Ekadashi
11.10 Sat Shani Pradosha
12.10 Sun Masik Shivaratri
12.10 Sun Ghata Chaturdashi (Shastrahata Shraddha)
13.10 Mon Mahalaya, Sarva Pitru Amavasya
13.10 Mon Bhadrapada Amavasya
13.10 Mon Somvati Amavasya
14.10 Tue Sharad Navaratri: Ghatasthapana
16.10 Thu Chandra Darshan
17.10 Fri Tula Sankranti
18.10 Sat Vinayaka Chaturthi
19.10 Sun Skanda Shashti
19.10 Sun Saraswati Avahana
22.10 Wed Durga Ashtami (Maha Ashtami)
23.10 Thu Maha Navami
24.10 Fri Vijayadashami (Dussehra)
25.10 Sat Papankusha Ekadashi
26.10 Sun Pradosha Vrat
27.10 Mon Sharad Purnima (Kojagari)
28.10 Tue Ashwina Purnima
31.10 Fri Karwa Chauth
31.10 Fri Sankashti Chaturthi (Vakratunda)

Special muhurta yogas

4.10 Sat Amrita Siddhi Yoga 06:38–09:15
4.10 Sat Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 06:38–09:15
4.10 Sat Dwipushkar Yoga 19:13–06:40 (05.10)
5.10 Sun Dwipushkar Yoga 06:40–08:24
12.10 Sun Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day
12.10 Sun Amrita Siddhi Yoga 19:40–06:56 (13.10)
17.10 Fri Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 07:58–07:06 (18.10)
19.10 Sun Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 12:51–07:10 (20.10)
21.10 Tue Tripushkar Yoga 15:40–17:56
25.10 Sat Tripushkar Yoga 13:04–07:23 (26.10)
26.10 Sun Tripushkar Yoga 07:23–09:33
26.10 Sun Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 10:52–07:25 (27.10)
28.10 Tue Amrita Siddhi Yoga 07:27–02:22 (29.10)
28.10 Tue Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 07:27–02:22 (29.10)
29.10 Wed Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 23:28–07:31 (30.10)

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.

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 Wed — Anandadi: Mrityu, Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi), Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) (unfavourable day)
2.10 Thu — Rikta tithi, Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi), Yamaghanta
3.10 Fri — Yamaghanta (unfavourable day)
4.10 Sat — Vyatipata, Krakacha Yoga, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
8.10 Wed — Bhadra on earth, Jwalamukhi Yoga, Anandadi: Rakshasa
12.10 Sun — Krishna Chaturdashi, Vishti (Bhadra)
13.10 Mon — Amavasya, Eclipse nearby, Anandadi: Vajra
14.10 Tue — many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower), Vaidhriti, Tryahasparsha (unfavourable day)
17.10 Fri — Sankranti day, Anandadi: Rakshasa, Rikta tithi
22.10 Wed — Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi), Hutashana Yoga, Anandadi: Vajra
25.10 Sat — Bhadra on earth, Panchaka, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
26.10 Sun — Kshaya tithi, Krakacha Yoga, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
29.10 Wed — Samvartaka Yoga, Anandadi: Kana, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
30.10 Thu — Yamaghanta, Vyatipata, Anandadi: Lumbaka (unfavourable day)
31.10 Fri — Yamaghanta, Vishti (Bhadra), Yoga Parigha (unfavourable day)

Sky this month

14.10 New moon (Amavasya) 05:03
14.10 Solar eclipse, annular, greatest eclipse 04:59, magnitude 0.930
not visible here (outside the eclipse zone)
17.10 Tula Sankranti 19:54 — the Sun enters Tula (Libra)
28.10 Full moon (Purnima) 22:48

Periods

all month Chaturmasya
until 13.10 Pitru Paksha
14–23.10 Sharad Navaratri (autumn)
24.10 03:20 – 28.10 05:21 Dosha-free Panchaka

Samvatsara and month

Dundubhi (No. 56, “kettledrums”) — A year of kettledrums: rich harvests, festivities and good repute. more

Northern samvatsara: Yuva. Shaka Samvat 1964, Vikram Samvat 2099, Kali Yuga 5143.

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	Unfavourable day — Anandadi: Mrityu, Mrityu 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	Dundubhi (No. 56) · Shaka 1964 · Vikram 2099 more
Period	Pitru Paksha · Chaturmasya; shraddha for those who departed on tithi Krishna-tritya
Festivals	Bharani Shraddha

At sunrise 06:32

Tithi	3Krishna-tritya (Jaya, Vishnu) · until 02:46 (02.10) more
Nakshatra	Ashwini, pada 3 (light, Ashwini Kumara, Ketu) · until 15:18 more Gandamula
Yoga	Vyaghata (“crushing blow”, inauspicious) · until 09:17 more
Karana	Vanija (movable) · until 16:27 more
Vara	Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Kanya (Virgo), Moon: Mesha (Aries)

Changes during the day

from 09:17	yoga Harshana
from 15:18	nakshatra Bharani
from 16:27	karana Vishti
from 02:46 (02.10)	tithi Krishna-chaturti
from 02:46 (02.10)	karana Bava
from 05:22 (02.10)	yoga Vajra

Sun and Moon

Dawn	05:55
Sunrise	06:32
Noon	12:19
Sunset	18:05
End of twilight	18:41
Moonrise	18:31
Moonset	09:20
Day length	11 h 32 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 15:18

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, Bharani (15:18–18:05) is good for root crops.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 16:27–18:05: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

more — lunar calendar for gardeners

Festivals and periods

Bharani Shraddha · Pitris (ancestors)

A day of Pitru Paksha under the Bharani nakshatra: shraddha on this day is equated with a pilgrimage to Gaya; it is especially recommended for those who died within the past year.

Rule: aparahna vyapini: the 4th fifth of the daytime, 13:28–15:46

Pitru Paksha — shraddha for those who departed on tithi Krishna-tritya
Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:32–02:46 (02.10) Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:32–02:46 (02.10)

Anandadi: Mrityu 06:32–15:18 Anandadi: Kana 15:18–06:34 (02.10)

Bhadra in heaven: 16:27–02:46 (02.10); Bhadra Puchha 23:10–00:12 (02.10); Bhadra Mukha 00:12–01:55 (02.10)
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Ashwini

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:53–05:42
Abhijit Muhurta	none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday
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	08:56–10:20

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	12:18–13:45
Yamaganda	07:58–09:25
Gulika Kalam	10:52–12:18
Dur Muhurta	11:55–12:41
Varjyam	11:45–13:10, 23:54–01:20 (02.10)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 06:32–11:17

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	good 06:32–11:17
Cutting fingernails	average 06:32–15:18, 15:52–16:56, 17:40–18:05
Cutting toenails	good 06:32–11:17
Bathing, washing hair	good 06:32–14:01

Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Ashwini until 15:18, Bharani from 15:18; tithi Krishna-tritya; lagna Kanya 06:32, Tula 08:16, Vrischika 11:17, Dhanu 14:01, Makara 15:52, Kumbha 16:56, Mina 17:40

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Ashwini (until 15:18) — joy; Bharani (from 15:18) — facing death (dangers); Wednesday — favour of the authorities.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Unfavourable day · score S = −4

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 06:32–15:18+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 06:32–02:46 (02.10)+1 Yoga Harshana 09:17–05:22 (02.10)0 Chaturmasya0 Pitru Paksha0 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 15:18–06:34 (02.10)0 Vishti (Bhadra) 16:27–02:46 (02.10)−2 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:32–02:46 (02.10)−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:32–02:46 (02.10)−3 Anandadi: Mrityu 06:32–15:18

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

Panchanga at sunrise 06:32

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Rikta tithi, Mrityu 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	Dundubhi (No. 56) · Shaka 1964 · Vikram 2099 more
Period	Pitru Paksha · Chaturmasya; shraddha for those who departed on tithi Krishna-chaturti
Festivals	Sankashti Chaturthi (Vighnaraja)

At sunrise 06:34

Tithi	4Krishna-chaturti (Rikta, Yama) · until 23:43 more
Nakshatra	Bharani, pada 3 (fierce, Yama (Dharma-raja), Venus) · until 12:48 more
Yoga	Vajra (“diamond, thunderbolt”, inauspicious) · until 01:46 (03.10) more
Karana	Bava (movable) · until 13:11 more
Vara	Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Kanya (Virgo), Moon: Mesha (Aries)

Changes during the day

from 12:48	nakshatra Krittika
from 13:11	karana Balava
from 23:43	tithi Krishna-panchami
from 23:43	karana Kaulava
from 01:46 (03.10)	yoga Siddhi

Sun and Moon

Dawn	05:57
Sunrise	06:34
Noon	12:19
Sunset	18:02
End of twilight	18:39
Moonrise	18:45
Moonset	11:03
Day length	11 h 28 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 12:48

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Bharani (06:34–12:48) is good for root crops.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Krittika (12:48–18:02) is good for root crops.

more — lunar calendar for gardeners

Festivals and periods

Sankashti Chaturthi (Vighnaraja) · 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, 18:45
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Pitru Paksha — shraddha for those who departed on tithi Krishna-chaturti
Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 23:43–06:36 (03.10)

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:34–23:43 Yamaghanta 12:48–06:36 (03.10)

Anandadi: Padma 06:34–12:48 Anandadi: Lumbaka 12:48–06:36 (03.10)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:54–05:44
Abhijit Muhurta	11:55–12:41
Vijaya Muhurta	14:13–14:59
Godhuli	18:02–18:27
Pradosha	18:02–20:33
Nishitha	23:54–00:44 (03.10)
Amrita Kalam	08:30–09:56

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	13:44–15:10
Yamaganda	06:34–08:00
Gulika Kalam	09:26–10:52
Dur Muhurta	10:23–11:09, 14:59–15:44
Varjyam	23:47–01:15 (03.10)

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 06:34–13:57, 15:48–16:52, 17:36–18:02

Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Bharani until 12:48, Krittika from 12:48; tithi Krishna-chaturti; lagna Kanya 06:34, Tula 08:12, Vrischika 11:13, Dhanu 13:57, Makara 15:48, Kumbha 16:52, Mina 17:36

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Bharani (until 12:48) — facing death (dangers); Krittika (from 12:48) — consumption (a wasting disease); Thursday — success.

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

Krishna-chaturti 06:34–18:02: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).

Cautions:

The Muhurta Chintamani warns: whoever shaves in Krittika nakshatra 6 times a year puts their life in danger — frequent haircuts in this nakshatra are best avoided.
Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −5

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

+1 Anandadi: Padma 06:34–12:48+1 Auspicious weekday0 Chaturmasya0 Pitru Paksha0 Anandadi: Lumbaka 12:48–06:36 (03.10)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 06:34–12:48−1 Yamaghanta 12:48–06:36 (03.10)−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:34–23:43−2 Rikta tithi 06:34–23:43

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

Panchanga at sunrise 06:34

Summary	Unfavourable day — 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	Dundubhi (No. 56) · Shaka 1964 · Vikram 2099 more
Period	Pitru Paksha · Chaturmasya; shraddha for those who departed on tithi Krishna-panchami

At sunrise 06:36

Tithi	5Krishna-panchami (Purna, Soma) · until 21:10 more
Nakshatra	Krittika, pada 4 (mixed, Agni, Sun) · until 10:45 more
Yoga	Siddhi (“success, accomplishment”, auspicious) · until 22:36 more
Karana	Kaulava (movable) · until 10:22 more
Vara	Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Kanya (Virgo), Moon: Vrishabha (Taurus)

Changes during the day

from 10:22	karana Taitila
from 10:45	nakshatra Rohini
from 21:10	tithi Krishna-shashti
from 21:10	karana Gara
from 22:36	yoga Vyatipata

Sun and Moon

Dawn	05:59
Sunrise	06:36
Noon	12:18
Sunset	18:00
End of twilight	18:36
Moonrise	19:07
Moonset	12:44
Day length	11 h 23 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	from 10:45

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Krittika (06:36–10:45) is good for root crops.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Rohini (10:45–18:00) is good for sowing.

more — lunar calendar for gardeners

Festivals and periods

Pitru Paksha — shraddha for those who departed on tithi Krishna-panchami
Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 21:10–06:38 (04.10)

Yamaghanta 10:45–06:38 (04.10) Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 21:10–06:38 (04.10)

Anandadi: Chhatra 06:36–10:45 Anandadi: Mitra 10:45–06:38 (04.10)

Gandanta (tithi): 20:49–21:32

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:55–05:46
Abhijit Muhurta	11:55–12:40
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	08:34–10:01, 06:15–07:45 (04.10)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	10:52–12:18
Yamaganda	15:09–16:34
Gulika Kalam	08:01–09:27
Dur Muhurta	08:53–09:38, 12:40–13:26
Varjyam	01:45–03:15 (04.10)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 10:45–11:09, 15:44–16:48, 17:32–18:00

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 10:45–11:09, 15:44–16:48, 17:32–18:00
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	good 10:45–11:09, 15:44–16:48, 17:32–18:00
Bathing, washing hair	good 06:36–13:53, 15:44–16:48, 17:32–18:00

Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Krittika until 10:45, Rohini from 10:45; tithi Krishna-panchami; lagna Kanya 06:36, Tula 08:08, Vrischika 11:09, Dhanu 13:53, Makara 15:44, Kumbha 16:48, Mina 17:32

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Krittika (until 10:45) — consumption (a wasting disease); Rohini (from 10:45) — destruction of all misfortunes; Friday — universal respect.

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Unfavourable day · score S = +3

Strict prohibition: Yamaghanta

+2 Yoga Siddhi 06:36–22:36+1 Anandadi: Chhatra 06:36–10:45+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 06:36–21:10+1 Auspicious nakshatra 10:45–06:38 (04.10)0 Chaturmasya0 Pitru Paksha−3 Yamaghanta 10:45–06:38 (04.10)

Panchanga at sunrise 06:36

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Vyatipata, Krakacha Yoga 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	Dundubhi (No. 56) · Shaka 1964 · Vikram 2099 more
Period	Pitru Paksha · Chaturmasya; shraddha for those who departed on tithi Krishna-shashti

At sunrise 06:38

Tithi	6Krishna-shashti (Nanda, Kartikeya) · until 19:13 more
Nakshatra	Rohini, pada 4 (fixed, Prajapati (Brahma - Creator), Moon) · until 09:15 more
Yoga	Vyatipata (“calamity, downfall”, inauspicious) · until 19:55 more
Karana	Gara (movable) · until 08:07 more
Vara	Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Kanya (Virgo), Moon: Vrishabha (Taurus)

Changes during the day

from 08:07	karana Vanija
from 09:15	nakshatra Mrigashirsha
from 19:13	tithi Krishna-saptami
from 19:13	karana Vishti
from 19:55	yoga Variyana
from 06:30 (05.10)	karana Bava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	06:01
Sunrise	06:38
Noon	12:18
Sunset	17:57
End of twilight	18:34
Moonrise	19:42
Moonset	14:15
Day length	11 h 19 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 09:15

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 (06:38–09:15) is good for sowing.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Mrigashirsha (09:15–17:57) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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Festivals and periods

Pitru Paksha — shraddha for those who departed on tithi Krishna-shashti
Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Amrita Siddhi Yoga 06:38–09:15 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 06:38–09:15 Ravi Yoga 09:15–06:40 (05.10) Dwipushkar Yoga 19:13–06:40 (05.10)

Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 06:38–09:15 Krakacha Yoga 06:38–19:13 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 19:13–06:40 (05.10)

Anandadi: Shrivatsa 06:38–09:15 Anandadi: Vajra 09:15–06:40 (05.10)

Bhadra in heaven: 19:13–06:30 (05.10); Bhadra Puchha 23:46–00:54 (05.10); Bhadra Mukha 00:54–02:48 (05.10)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:57–05:47
Abhijit Muhurta	11:55–12:40
Vijaya Muhurta	14:11–14:56
Godhuli	17:57–18:22
Pradosha	17:57–20:30
Nishitha	23:53–00:44 (05.10)
Amrita Kalam	06:15–07:45, 23:55–01:28 (05.10)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	09:28–10:52
Yamaganda	13:42–15:07
Gulika Kalam	06:38–08:03
Dur Muhurta	06:38–07:23, 07:23–08:08
Varjyam	14:39–16:12

Haircut and shaving

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

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

Cutting hair, shaving	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Bathing, washing hair	average 06:38–13:49, 15:40–16:44, 17:28–17:57

Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Rohini until 09:15, Mrigashirsha from 09:15; tithi Krishna-shashti; lagna Kanya 06:38, Tula 08:04, Vrischika 11:06, Dhanu 13:49, Makara 15:40, Kumbha 16:44, Mina 17:28

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Rohini (until 09:15) — destruction of all misfortunes; Mrigashirsha (from 09:15) — abundance (well-being, prosperity); Saturday — decline of physical strength.

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

Vyatipata 06:38–17:57: auspicious undertakings, including haircuts, are avoided during this yoga (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

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 = 0

Avoid starting important matters: Vyatipata

+4 Amrita Siddhi Yoga 06:38–09:15+2 Ravi Yoga 09:15–06:40 (05.10)+1 Anandadi: Shrivatsa 06:38–09:15+1 Auspicious nakshatra 06:38–09:150 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 06:38–09:15 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Chaturmasya0 Dwipushkar Yoga 19:13–06:40 (05.10)0 Pitru Paksha−1 Anandadi: Vajra 09:15–06:40 (05.10)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−3 Krakacha Yoga 06:38–19:13−3 Vyatipata 06:38–19:55

Panchanga at sunrise 06:38

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Auspicious nakshatra, Yoga Variyana; cons: Samvartaka Yoga, Anandadi: Dhwanksha 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	Dundubhi (No. 56) · Shaka 1964 · Vikram 2099 more
Period	Pitru Paksha · Chaturmasya; shraddha for those who departed on tithi Krishna-saptami
Festivals	Kalashtami

At sunrise 06:40

Tithi	7Krishna-saptami (Bhadra, Indra) · until 17:57 more
Nakshatra	Mrigashirsha, pada 4 (soft, Soma (Chandra, Moon), Mars) · until 08:24 more
Yoga	Variyana (“excellent, best”, auspicious) · until 17:46 more
Karana	Bava (movable) · until 17:57 more
Vara	Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Kanya (Virgo), Moon: Mithuna (Gemini)

Changes during the day

from 08:24	nakshatra Ardra
from 17:46	yoga Parigha
from 17:57	tithi Krishna-ashtami
from 17:57	karana Balava
from 05:34 (06.10)	karana Kaulava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	06:03
Sunrise	06:40
Noon	12:18
Sunset	17:54
End of twilight	18:31
Moonrise	20:39
Moonset	15:25
Day length	11 h 14 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	from 08:24

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 (06:40–08:24) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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Festivals and periods

Kalashtami · Kalabhairava

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

Rule: pradosha vyapini: 3 muhurtas after sunset, 17:57–20:28
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Pitru Paksha — shraddha for those who departed on tithi Krishna-saptami
Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Dwipushkar Yoga 06:40–08:24 Ravi Yoga 06:40–08:24

Samvartaka Yoga 06:40–17:57

Anandadi: Saumya 06:40–08:24 Anandadi: Dhwanksha 08:24–06:42 (06.10)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:58–05:49
Abhijit Muhurta	11:55–12:40
Vijaya Muhurta	14:09–14:54
Godhuli	17:54–18:20
Pradosha	17:54–20:28
Nishitha	23:52–00:44 (06.10)
Amrita Kalam	22:18–23:54

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	16:30–17:54
Yamaganda	12:17–13:41
Gulika Kalam	15:06–16:30
Dur Muhurta	16:24–17:09
Varjyam	16:45–18:20

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 06:40–11:02, 15:36–16:40, 17:24–17:54

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 06:40–11:02, 15:36–16:40, 17:24–17:54
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 06:40–11:02, 15:36–16:40, 17:24–17:54
Bathing, washing hair	average throughout the daytime

Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Mrigashirsha until 08:24, Ardra from 08:24; tithi Krishna-saptami; lagna Kanya 06:40, Tula 08:00, Vrischika 11:02, Dhanu 13:45, Makara 15:36, Kumbha 16:40, Mina 17:24

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Mrigashirsha (until 08:24) — abundance (well-being, prosperity); Ardra (from 08:24) — sadness; Sunday — physical well-being.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = −2

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

+1 Auspicious nakshatra 06:40–08:24+1 Yoga Variyana 06:40–17:460 Ravi Yoga 06:40–08:240 Anandadi: Saumya 06:40–08:240 Chaturmasya0 Dwipushkar Yoga 06:40–08:240 Pitru Paksha0 Yoga Parigha 17:46–04:59 (06.10)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 08:24–06:42 (06.10)−1 Anandadi: Dhwanksha 08:24–06:42 (06.10)−3 Samvartaka Yoga 06:40–17:57

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

Panchanga at sunrise 06:40

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Auspicious weekday, Auspicious nakshatra; cons: 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	Dundubhi (No. 56) · Shaka 1964 · Vikram 2099 more
Period	Pitru Paksha · Chaturmasya; shraddha for those who departed on tithi Krishna-ashtami
Festivals	Madhya Ashtami (Pitru Paksha)

At sunrise 06:42

Tithi	8Krishna-ashtami (Jaya, Vasus) · until 17:23 more
Nakshatra	Ardra, pada 4 (sharp, Rudra (Roaring, angry image of Shiva), Rahu) · until 08:14 more
Yoga	Parigha (“bolt, barrier”, inauspicious) · until 16:12 more
Karana	Kaulava (movable) · until 17:23 more
Vara	Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Kanya (Virgo), Moon: Mithuna (Gemini)

Changes during the day

from 08:14	nakshatra Punarvasu
from 16:12	yoga Shiva
from 17:23	tithi Krishna-navami
from 17:23	karana Taitila
from 05:22 (07.10)	karana Gara

Sun and Moon

Dawn	06:05
Sunrise	06:42
Noon	12:17
Sunset	17:52
End of twilight	18:29
Moonrise	21:55
Moonset	16:09
Day length	11 h 10 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 08:14	from 17:23

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Punarvasu (08:14–17:52) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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Festivals and periods

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, 13:24–15:38
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Pitru Paksha — shraddha for those who departed on tithi Krishna-ashtami
Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Anandadi: Kaladanda 06:42–08:14 Anandadi: Dhumra 08:14–06:44 (07.10)

Surya Dagdha tithi: Krishna-ashtami

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:59–05:51
Abhijit Muhurta	11:54–12:39
Vijaya Muhurta	14:08–14:53
Godhuli	17:52–18:18
Pradosha	17:52–20:26
Nishitha	23:52–00:43 (07.10)
Amrita Kalam	06:19–07:57 (07.10)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	08:05–09:29
Yamaganda	10:53–12:17
Gulika Kalam	13:41–15:04
Dur Muhurta	12:39–13:24, 14:53–15:38
Varjyam	20:30–22:09

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 06:42–08:14

Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Ardra until 08:14, Punarvasu from 08:14; tithi Krishna-ashtami until 17:23, Krishna-navami from 17:23; lagna Kanya 06:42, Tula 07:57, Vrischika 10:58, Dhanu 13:41, Makara 15:32, Kumbha 16:36, Mina 17:20

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Ardra (until 08:14) — sadness; Punarvasu (from 08:14) — strength of spirit (bravery, resilience); Monday — clear, bright complexion.

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

Krishna-ashtami 06:42–17:23: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Krishna-navami 17:23–17:52: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = −2

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

+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious nakshatra 08:14–06:44 (07.10)0 Yoga Shiva 16:12–06:44 (07.10)0 Chaturmasya0 Pitru Paksha−1 Ashtami 06:42–17:23−1 Anandadi: Dhumra 08:14–06:44 (07.10)−1 Surya Dagdha tithi 06:42–17:23−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 06:42–08:14

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

Panchanga at sunrise 06:42

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Pushya, Anandadi: Vardhamana; cons: Rikta tithi, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn) 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	Dundubhi (No. 56) · Shaka 1964 · Vikram 2099 more
Period	Pitru Paksha · Chaturmasya; shraddha for those who departed on tithi Krishna-navami
Festivals	Avidhava Navami (Matri Navami)

At sunrise 06:44

Tithi	9Krishna-navami (Rikta, Serpent (Naga)) · until 17:32 more
Nakshatra	Punarvasu, pada 4 (movable, Aditi, Jupiter) · until 08:46 more
Yoga	Shiva (“auspicious, benevolent”, auspicious) · until 15:11 more
Karana	Gara (movable) · until 17:32 more
Vara	Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Kanya (Virgo), Moon: Karka (Cancer)

Changes during the day

from 08:46	nakshatra Pushya
from 15:11	yoga Siddha
from 17:32	tithi Krishna-dashami
from 17:32	karana Vanija
from 05:52 (08.10)	karana Vishti

Sun and Moon

Dawn	06:07
Sunrise	06:44
Noon	12:17
Sunset	17:49
End of twilight	18:26
Moonrise	23:20
Moonset	16:35
Day length	11 h 05 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	from 08:46	from 17:32

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, Punarvasu (06:44–08:46) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Pushya (08:46–17:49) is good for sowing.

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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, 13:23–15:36
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Pitru Paksha — shraddha for those who departed on tithi Krishna-navami
Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Krakacha Yoga 17:32–06:46 (08.10)

Anandadi: Sthira 06:44–08:46 Anandadi: Vardhamana 08:46–06:46 (08.10)

Bhadra on earth: 05:52–18:21 (08.10); Bhadra Puchha 07:48–09:02 (08.10); Bhadra Mukha 09:02–11:07 (08.10)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	05:01–05:52
Abhijit Muhurta	11:54–12:39
Vijaya Muhurta	14:07–14:52
Godhuli	17:49–18:15
Pradosha	17:49–20:25
Nishitha	23:52–00:43 (08.10)
Amrita Kalam	06:19–07:57, 03:15–04:56 (08.10)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	15:03–16:26
Yamaganda	09:30–10:53
Gulika Kalam	12:16–13:40
Dur Muhurta	08:57–09:41, 23:00–23:52
Varjyam	17:10–18:51

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 17:32–17:49

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 17:32–17:49
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 17:32–17:49
Bathing, washing hair	average 17:32–17:49

Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Punarvasu until 08:46, Pushya from 08:46; tithi Krishna-navami until 17:32, Krishna-dashami from 17:32; lagna Kanya 06:44, Tula 07:53, Vrischika 10:54, Dhanu 13:37, Makara 15:29, Kumbha 16:33, Mina 17:16

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Punarvasu (until 08:46) — strength of spirit (bravery, resilience); Pushya (from 08:46) — increase in wealth; Tuesday — harm to longevity.

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

Krishna-navami 06:44–17:32: 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.

+2 Pushya 08:46–06:46 (08.10)+1 Anandadi: Vardhamana 08:46–06:46 (08.10)+1 Yoga Shiva 06:44–15:110 Chaturmasya0 Pitru Paksha0 Krakacha Yoga 17:32–06:46 (08.10)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−2 Rikta tithi 06:44–17:32

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

Panchanga at sunrise 06:44

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Bhadra on earth, Jwalamukhi Yoga 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	Dundubhi (No. 56) · Shaka 1964 · Vikram 2099 more
Period	Pitru Paksha · Chaturmasya; shraddha for those who departed on tithi Krishna-dashami

At sunrise 06:46

Tithi	10Krishna-dashami (Purna, Dharma) · until 18:21 more
Nakshatra	Pushya, pada 4 (light, Brhaspati, Saturn) · until 09:58 more
Yoga	Siddha (“perfected, accomplished”, auspicious) · until 14:41 more
Karana	Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 18:21 more
Vara	Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Kanya (Virgo), Moon: Karka (Cancer)

Changes during the day

from 09:58	nakshatra Ashlesha
from 14:41	yoga Sadhya
from 18:21	tithi Krishna-ekadashi
from 18:21	karana Bava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	06:09
Sunrise	06:46
Noon	12:17
Sunset	17:47
End of twilight	18:24
Moonrise	none
Moonset	16:50
Day length	11 h 00 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	from 09:58

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Pushya (06:46–09:58) is good for sowing.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 06:46–17:47: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

Pitru Paksha — shraddha for those who departed on tithi Krishna-dashami
Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Jwalamukhi Yoga 09:58–18:21

Anandadi: Matanga 06:46–09:58 Anandadi: Rakshasa 09:58–06:48 (09.10)

Bhadra on earth: 05:52–18:21; Bhadra Puchha 07:48–09:02; Bhadra Mukha 09:02–11:07
Gandanta (tithi): 17:56–18:46
Gandanta (nakshatra): 05:16–18:18 (09.10)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	05:02–05:54
Abhijit Muhurta	none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday
Vijaya Muhurta	14:06–14:50
Godhuli	17:47–18:13
Pradosha	17:47–20:23
Nishitha	23:51–00:43 (09.10)
Amrita Kalam	none on this day

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	12:16–13:39
Yamaganda	08:08–09:31
Gulika Kalam	10:54–12:16
Dur Muhurta	11:54–12:38
Varjyam	23:44–01:27 (09.10)

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	good 06:46–09:58

Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Pushya until 09:58, Ashlesha from 09:58; tithi Krishna-dashami; lagna Kanya 06:46, Tula 07:49, Vrischika 10:50, Dhanu 13:33, Makara 15:25, Kumbha 16:29, Mina 17:12

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Pushya (until 09:58) — increase in wealth; Ashlesha (from 09:58) — physical affliction (suffering); Wednesday — favour of the authorities.

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

Bhadra on earth 06:46–17:47: no shaving or haircuts during Vishti Karana (according to the Muhurta Chintamani, Bhadra does harm when it is on earth; in heaven and in the netherworld its influence on earth is weak).

Cautions:

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

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Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −1

Avoid starting important matters: Bhadra on earth

+2 Yoga Siddha 06:46–14:41+2 Pushya 06:46–09:58+1 Anandadi: Matanga 06:46–09:58+1 Auspicious weekday0 Chaturmasya0 Pitru Paksha−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 09:58–06:48 (09.10)−1 Anandadi: Rakshasa 09:58–06:48 (09.10)−2 Jwalamukhi Yoga 09:58–18:21−3 Bhadra on earth 06:46–18:21

Panchanga at sunrise 06:46

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Anandadi: Amrita, Yoga Sadhya; cons: Fierce or sharp nakshatra, Gandanta 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	Dundubhi (No. 56) · Shaka 1964 · Vikram 2099 more
Period	Pitru Paksha · Chaturmasya; shraddha for those who departed on tithi Krishna-ekadashi
Festivals	Indira Ekadashi

At sunrise 06:48

Tithi	11Krishna-ekadashi (Nanda, Rudra) · until 19:45 more
Nakshatra	Ashlesha, pada 4 (sharp, Naga - the lord of snakes (Sharpa), Mercury) · until 11:46 more Gandamula
Yoga	Sadhya (“attainable, amenable”, auspicious) · until 14:39 more
Karana	Bava (movable) · until 06:59 more
Vara	Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Kanya (Virgo), Moon: Karka (Cancer)

Changes during the day

from 06:59	karana Balava
from 11:46	nakshatra Magha
from 14:39	yoga Shubha
from 19:45	tithi Krishna-dvadashi
from 19:45	karana Kaulava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	06:11
Sunrise	06:48
Noon	12:16
Sunset	17:44
End of twilight	18:21
Moonrise	00:45
Moonset	17:00
Day length	10 h 56 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 11:46

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 (11:46–17:44) is good for sowing, for root crops.

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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 18:21 (08.10)–19:45
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Parana (breaking the fast): 06:50–09:00 (10.10)

Pitru Paksha — shraddha for those who departed on tithi Krishna-ekadashi
Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Anandadi: Amrita 06:48–11:46 Anandadi: Musala 11:46–06:50 (10.10)

Gandanta (nakshatra): 05:16–18:18
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Ashlesha

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	05:04–05:56
Abhijit Muhurta	11:54–12:38
Vijaya Muhurta	14:05–14:49
Godhuli	17:44–18:10
Pradosha	17:44–20:21
Nishitha	23:51–00:43 (10.10)
Amrita Kalam	10:03–11:46

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	13:38–15:00
Yamaganda	06:48–08:10
Gulika Kalam	09:32–10:54
Dur Muhurta	10:26–11:10, 14:49–15:33
Varjyam	00:55–02:40 (10.10)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 06:48–10:46, 15:21–16:25, 17:08–17:44

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 06:48–10:46, 15:21–16:25, 17:08–17:44
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 06:48–10:46, 15:21–16:25, 17:08–17:44
Bathing, washing hair	average throughout the daytime

Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Ashlesha until 11:46, Magha from 11:46; tithi Krishna-ekadashi; lagna Kanya 06:48, Tula 07:45, Vrischika 10:46, Dhanu 13:29, Makara 15:21, Kumbha 16:25, Mina 17:08

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Ashlesha (until 11:46) — physical affliction (suffering); Magha (from 11:46) — loss of property; Thursday — success.

Cautions:

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

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Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = 0

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

+1 Anandadi: Amrita 06:48–11:46+1 Yoga Sadhya 06:48–14:39+1 Auspicious weekday0 Chaturmasya0 Pitru Paksha−1 Anandadi: Musala 11:46–06:50 (10.10)−1 Gandanta 06:48–18:18−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 06:48–11:46

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

Panchanga at sunrise 06:48

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Yoga Shubha, Auspicious weekday; cons: Anandadi: Kana, Fierce or sharp nakshatra 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	Dundubhi (No. 56) · Shaka 1964 · Vikram 2099 more
Period	Pitru Paksha · Chaturmasya; shraddha for those who departed on tithi Krishna-dvadashi

At sunrise 06:50

Tithi	12Krishna-dvadashi (Bhadra, Sun (Ravi)) · until 21:38 more
Nakshatra	Magha, pada 3 (fierce, Pitris or Pitars - ancestors of the clan, forefathers, Ketu) · until 14:03 more Gandamula
Yoga	Shubha (“goodness, happiness”, auspicious) · until 14:59 more
Karana	Kaulava (movable) · until 08:38 more
Vara	Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Kanya (Virgo), Moon: Simha (Leo)

Changes during the day

from 08:38	karana Taitila
from 14:03	nakshatra Purva-Phalguni
from 14:59	yoga Shukla
from 21:38	tithi Krishna-trayodashi
from 21:38	karana Gara

Sun and Moon

Dawn	06:13
Sunrise	06:50
Noon	12:16
Sunset	17:42
End of twilight	18:19
Moonrise	02:07
Moonset	17:07
Day length	10 h 51 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 14:03

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Magha (06:50–14:03) is good for sowing, for root crops.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Phalguni (14:03–17:42) is good for root crops.

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Festivals and periods

Pitru Paksha — shraddha for those who departed on tithi Krishna-dvadashi
Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 14:03–06:52 (11.10)

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:50–21:38

Anandadi: Siddhi 14:03–06:52 (11.10) Anandadi: Kana 06:50–14:03

Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Magha

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	11:25–13:11

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	10:54–12:16
Yamaganda	14:59–16:20
Gulika Kalam	08:11–09:33
Dur Muhurta	09:00–09:44, 12:37–13:21
Varjyam	22:57–00:43 (11.10)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 06:50–10:42, 15:17–16:21, 17:04–17:42

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 06:50–10:42, 15:17–16:21, 17:04–17:42
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 06:50–10:42, 15:17–16:21, 17:04–17:42
Bathing, washing hair	average 06:50–13:25, 15:17–16:21, 17:04–17:42

Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Magha until 14:03, Purva-Phalguni from 14:03; tithi Krishna-dvadashi; lagna Kanya 06:50, Tula 07:41, Vrischika 10:42, Dhanu 13:25, Makara 15:17, Kumbha 16:21, Mina 17:04

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Magha (until 14:03) — loss of property; Purva-Phalguni (from 14:03) — ill health; Friday — universal respect.

Cautions:

The Muhurta Chintamani warns: whoever shaves in Magha nakshatra 4 times a year puts their life in danger — frequent haircuts in this nakshatra are best avoided.
Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
Friday: B. V. Raman advises against cutting nails (the rating above is the site’s summary, which uses the same weekdays for nails as for haircuts, so Friday counts as auspicious).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = 0

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

+2 Yoga Shubha 06:50–14:59+1 Auspicious weekday0 Anandadi: Siddhi 14:03–06:52 (11.10)0 Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 14:03–06:52 (11.10)0 Chaturmasya0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:50–21:38 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Pitru Paksha−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 06:50–14:03−3 Anandadi: Kana 06:50–14:03

Panchanga at sunrise 06:50

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Yoga Shukla; cons: Fierce or sharp nakshatra, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn) 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	Dundubhi (No. 56) · Shaka 1964 · Vikram 2099 more
Period	Pitru Paksha · Chaturmasya; shraddha for those who departed on tithi Krishna-trayodashi
Festivals	Shani Pradosha

At sunrise 06:52

Tithi	13Krishna-trayodashi (Jaya, God of Love) · until 23:53 more
Nakshatra	Purva-Phalguni, pada 3 (fierce, Bhaga (Share, Distributor) - god of wealth and family, Venus) · until 16:44 more
Yoga	Shukla (“bright, pure”, auspicious) · until 15:38 more
Karana	Gara (movable) · until 10:43 more
Vara	Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Kanya (Virgo), Moon: Simha (Leo)

Changes during the day

from 10:43	karana Vanija
from 15:38	yoga Brahma
from 16:44	nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni
from 23:53	tithi Krishna-chaturdashi
from 23:53	karana Vishti

Sun and Moon

Dawn	06:15
Sunrise	06:52
Noon	12:16
Sunset	17:39
End of twilight	18:16
Moonrise	03:26
Moonset	17:12
Day length	10 h 47 min

Gardener’s calendar

tasks at sunrise: good — 4, average — 5, bad — 4

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

task	at sunrise	from 16:44

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Phalguni (06:52–16:44) is good for root crops.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Phalguni (16:44–17:39) is good for sowing.

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Festivals and periods

Shani Pradosha · Shiva

Pradosha on a Saturday. According to legend, Shiva drank the Halahala poison on a Saturday Trayodashi, so fasting on this day pacifies Shani (Saturn) and softens his harsh influence.

Rule: pradosha vyapini: 3 muhurtas after sunset, 17:39–20:18
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Pitru Paksha — shraddha for those who departed on tithi Krishna-trayodashi
Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 23:53–06:54 (12.10)

Anandadi: Lumbaka 06:52–16:44 Anandadi: Utpata 16:44–06:54 (12.10)

Bhadra in the netherworld: 23:53–13:07 (12.10); Bhadra Mukha 23:53–02:06 (12.10); Bhadra Puchha 11:49–13:08 (12.10)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	05:06–05:59
Abhijit Muhurta	11:54–12:37
Vijaya Muhurta	14:03–14:46
Godhuli	17:39–18:06
Pradosha	17:39–20:18
Nishitha	23:50–00:43 (12.10)
Amrita Kalam	09:37–11:23

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	09:34–10:54
Yamaganda	13:36–14:57
Gulika Kalam	06:52–08:13
Dur Muhurta	06:52–07:35, 07:35–08:18
Varjyam	00:49–02:36 (12.10)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 17:01–17:39

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 17:01–17:39
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 17:01–17:39
Bathing, washing hair	average 17:01–17:39

Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Purva-Phalguni until 16:44, Uttara-Phalguni from 16:44; tithi Krishna-trayodashi; lagna Kanya 06:52, Tula 07:37, Vrischika 10:38, Dhanu 13:22, Makara 15:13, Kumbha 16:17, Mina 17:01

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Purva-Phalguni (until 16:44) — ill health; Uttara-Phalguni (from 16:44) — destruction of all diseases; Saturday — decline of physical strength.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = −2

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

+1 Yoga Shukla 06:52–15:380 Auspicious nakshatra 16:44–06:54 (12.10)0 Chaturmasya0 Pitru Paksha−1 Anandadi: Lumbaka 06:52–16:44−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 06:52–16:44

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

Panchanga at sunrise 06:52

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	Dundubhi (No. 56) · Shaka 1964 · Vikram 2099 more
Period	Pitru Paksha · Chaturmasya; shraddha for those who departed on tithi Krishna-chaturdashi
Festivals	Masik Shivaratri · Ghata Chaturdashi (Shastrahata Shraddha)

At sunrise 06:54

Tithi	14Krishna-chaturdashi (Rikta, Kali) · until 02:24 (13.10) more
Nakshatra	Uttara-Phalguni, pada 3 (fixed, Aryaman (Lord of Hospitality), Sun) · until 19:40 more
Yoga	Brahma (“Brahma, sacred knowledge”, auspicious) · until 16:29 more
Karana	Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 13:07 more
Vara	Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Kanya (Virgo), Moon: Kanya (Virgo)

Changes during the day

from 13:07	karana Shakuni
from 16:29	yoga Indra
from 19:40	nakshatra Hasta
from 02:24 (13.10)	tithi Amavasya
from 02:24 (13.10)	karana Chatushpada

Sun and Moon

Dawn	06:17
Sunrise	06:54
Noon	12:16
Sunset	17:37
End of twilight	18:14
Moonrise	04:42
Moonset	17:17
Day length	10 h 42 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise

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 (06:54–17:37) is good for sowing.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 06:54–13:07: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Shakuni 13:07–17:37: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it (it is suitable for sowing).
Krishna-chaturdashi 06:54–17:37: according to the Kalaprakashika, ploughing on Chaturdashi puts the owner’s life in danger.

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Festivals and periods

Masik Shivaratri · Shiva

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

Rule: nishitha vyapini: midnight, 23:49–00:43 (13.10)
the tithi covers the decisive time on both days — the day with greater coverage is chosen

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, 13:19–15:28
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Pitru Paksha — shraddha for those who departed on tithi Krishna-chaturdashi
Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day Amrita Siddhi Yoga 19:40–06:56 (13.10)

Anandadi: Mitra 06:54–19:40 Anandadi: Manasa 19:40–06:56 (13.10)

Bhadra in the netherworld: 23:53 (11.10)–13:07; Bhadra Mukha 23:53 (11.10)–02:06; Bhadra Puchha 11:49–13:08

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	17:37–20:16
Nishitha	23:49–00:43 (13.10)
Amrita Kalam	11:35–13:23

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	16:16–17:37
Yamaganda	12:15–13:35
Gulika Kalam	14:56–16:16
Dur Muhurta	16:11–16:54
Varjyam	05:09–06:58 (13.10)

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 06:54–13:18, 15:09–16:13, 16:57–17:37

Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni; tithi Krishna-chaturdashi; lagna Kanya 06:54, Tula 07:33, Vrischika 10:34, Dhanu 13:18, Makara 15:09, Kumbha 16:13, Mina 16:57

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Uttara-Phalguni — destruction of all diseases; Sunday — physical well-being.

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

Krishna-chaturdashi 06:54–17:37: 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).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = +2

Avoid starting important matters: Krishna Chaturdashi

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day+2 Yoga Brahma 06:54–16:29+1 Anandadi: Mitra 06:54–19:40+1 Auspicious nakshatra 06:54–19:400 Chaturmasya0 Pitru Paksha−2 Vishti (Bhadra) 06:54–13:07−3 Krishna Chaturdashi 06:54–02:24 (13.10)

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

Panchanga at sunrise 06:54

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Amavasya, Eclipse nearby 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	Dundubhi (No. 56) · Shaka 1964 · Vikram 2099 more
Period	Pitru Paksha · Chaturmasya; shraddha for those who departed on tithi Amavasya
Festivals	Mahalaya, Sarva Pitru Amavasya · Somvati Amavasya · Bhadrapada Amavasya

At sunrise 06:56

Tithi	30Amavasya (Purna, Pitris (ancestors)) · until 05:03 (14.10) more
Nakshatra	Hasta, pada 2 (light, Savitar (Animating, Awakening), Moon) · until 22:47 more
Yoga	Indra (“Indra, lord”, auspicious) · until 17:29 more
Karana	Chatushpada (fixed, inauspicious) · until 15:43 more
Vara	Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Kanya (Virgo), Moon: Kanya (Virgo)

Changes during the day

from 15:43	karana Naga
from 17:29	yoga Vaidhriti
from 22:47	nakshatra Chitra
from 05:03 (14.10)	tithi Shukla-pratipat
from 05:03 (14.10)	karana Kimstughna

Sun and Moon

Dawn	06:18
Sunrise	06:56
Noon	12:15
Sunset	17:34
End of twilight	18:11
Moonrise	05:57
Moonset	17:22
Day length	10 h 38 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Hasta (06:56–17:34) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Chatushpada 06:56–15:43: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Naga 15:43–17:34: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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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, 13:19–15:26
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Somvati Amavasya · Shiva

A new moon falling on a Monday. Married women circumambulate the peepal tree for their husbands’ long life; holy bathing in sacred rivers and charity are especially meritorious.

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 02:24–05:03 (14.10)
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 02:24–05:03 (14.10)
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Pitru Paksha — shraddha for those who departed on tithi Amavasya
Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 22:47–06:58 (14.10)

Anandadi: Vajra 06:56–22:47 Anandadi: Mudgara 22:47–06:58 (14.10)

Gandanta (tithi): 04:36–05:29 (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	16:00–17:48

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	08:16–09:35
Yamaganda	10:55–12:15
Gulika Kalam	13:35–14:54
Dur Muhurta	12:36–13:19, 14:44–15:26
Varjyam	05:09–06:58

Haircut and shaving

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

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

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

Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Hasta; tithi Amavasya; lagna Kanya 06:56, Tula 07:29, Vrischika 10:30, Dhanu 13:14, Makara 15:05, Kumbha 16:09, Mina 16:53

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Hasta — imparting radiance (to the person); Monday — clear, bright complexion.

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

Amavasya 06:56–17:34: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Vaidhriti 17:29–17:34: 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).
Monday: according to the Kalaprakashika, it is good for a haircut only during the waxing Moon.

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −1

Avoid starting important matters: Amavasya

+2 Yoga Indra 06:56–17:29+1 Auspicious nakshatra 06:56–22:47+1 Auspicious weekday0 Chaturmasya0 Pitru Paksha0 Vaidhriti 17:29–06:58 (14.10)−1 Anandadi: Vajra 06:56–22:47−1 Eclipse nearby−3 Amavasya 06:56–05:03 (14.10)

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

Panchanga at sunrise 06:56

Summary	Unfavourable day — many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower), Vaidhriti
Month	Ashwina (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Dundubhi (No. 56) · Shaka 1964 · Vikram 2099 more
Period	Sharad Navaratri (autumn), day 1 · Chaturmasya
Festivals	Sharad Navaratri: Ghatasthapana · Solar eclipse, annular (not visible here)

At sunrise 06:58

Tithi	1Shukla-pratipat (Nanda, Brahma) · until 07:44 (15.10) more the tithi will also last until tomorrow’s sunrise (tryahasparsha)
Nakshatra	Chitra, pada 2 (soft, Tvashtri (Heavenly Architect) or Vishwakarma (Vastu God), Mars) · until 01:56 (15.10) more
Yoga	Vaidhriti (“without support, discord”, inauspicious) · until 18:32 more
Karana	Kimstughna (fixed) · until 18:23 more
Vara	Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Kanya (Virgo), Moon: Kanya (Virgo)

Changes during the day

from 18:23	karana Bava
from 18:32	yoga Vishkambha
from 01:56 (15.10)	nakshatra Swati

Sun and Moon

Dawn	06:20
Sunrise	06:58
Noon	12:15
Sunset	17:32
End of twilight	18:09
Moonrise	07:12
Moonset	17:27
Day length	10 h 33 min

Sky

New moon (Amavasya)	05:03
Solar eclipse, annular	greatest eclipse 04:59, magnitude 0.930
Visibility	not visible here (outside the eclipse zone)

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 (06:58–17:32) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Kimstughna 06:58–17:32: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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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 05:03–07:44 (15.10)
the tithi spans two sunrises — the first day is chosen by rule
Ghatasthapana: 06:58–10:29
Abhijit Muhurta (fallback time): 11:54–12:36

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

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) all day

Anandadi: Dhwaja 01:56–07:00 (15.10) Anandadi: Dhwanksha 06:58–01:56 (15.10)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	05:11–06:04
Abhijit Muhurta	11:54–12:36
Vijaya Muhurta	14:00–14:43
Godhuli	17:32–17:58
Pradosha	17:32–20:13
Nishitha	23:49–00:43 (15.10)
Amrita Kalam	18:41–20:30

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	14:53–16:12
Yamaganda	09:36–10:55
Gulika Kalam	12:15–13:34
Dur Muhurta	09:05–09:47, 22:55–23:49
Varjyam	07:50–09:38

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 06:58–13:10, 15:01–16:05, 16:49–17:30

Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Chitra; tithi Shukla-pratipat; lagna Kanya 06:58, Tula 07:25, Vrischika 10:26, Dhanu 13:10, Makara 15:01, Kumbha 16:05, Mina 16:49, Mesha 17:30

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Chitra — improvement of well-being; Tuesday — harm to longevity.

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

Vaidhriti 06:58–17:32: auspicious undertakings, including haircuts, are avoided during this yoga (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Unfavourable day · score S = −9

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

Avoid starting important matters: Vaidhriti

+1 Auspicious nakshatra 06:58–01:56 (15.10)0 Chaturmasya−1 Anandadi: Dhwanksha 06:58–01:56 (15.10)−1 Eclipse (not visible here)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) all day−2 Tryahasparsha−3 Vaidhriti 06:58–18:32

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

Panchanga at sunrise 06:58

Summary	Favourable day — Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Auspicious nakshatra; auspicious time — after 07:44
Month	Ashwina (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Dundubhi (No. 56) · Shaka 1964 · Vikram 2099 more
Period	Sharad Navaratri (autumn), day 2 · Chaturmasya

At sunrise 07:00

Tithi	1Shukla-pratipat (Nanda, Brahma) · until 07:44 more vriddhi: the same tithi also prevailed at yesterday’s sunrise
Nakshatra	Swati, pada 1 (movable, Waiu (Wind), Rahu) · until 05:02 (16.10) more
Yoga	Vishkambha (“prop, bolt”, inauspicious) · until 19:33 more
Karana	Bava (movable) · until 07:44 more
Vara	Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Kanya (Virgo), Moon: Tula (Libra)

Changes during the day

from 07:44	tithi Shukla-dvitya
from 07:44	karana Balava
from 19:33	yoga Priti
from 21:03	karana Kaulava
from 05:02 (16.10)	nakshatra Vishakha

Sun and Moon

Dawn	06:22
Sunrise	07:00
Noon	12:15
Sunset	17:29
End of twilight	18:06
Moonrise	08:29
Moonset	17:33
Day length	10 h 29 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 07:44

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Swati (07:00–17:29) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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Festivals and periods

Navaratri, day 2: Shailaputri · Durga

Navaratri day. Shailaputri — “daughter of the Mountain”, Parvati as the daughter of Himavat, riding a bull; grants steadfastness.

Sharad Navaratri (autumn), day 2
Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:44–07:02 (16.10)

Samvartaka Yoga 07:00–07:44

Anandadi: Prajapati 05:02–07:02 (16.10) Anandadi: Dhumra 07:00–05:02 (16.10)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	05:12–06:06
Abhijit Muhurta	none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday
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	19:06–20:54

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	12:14–13:33
Yamaganda	08:18–09:37
Gulika Kalam	10:56–12:14
Dur Muhurta	11:53–12:35
Varjyam	08:15–10:04

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 07:44–10:22, 14:57–16:01, 16:45–17:26

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

Cutting hair, shaving	good 07:44–10:22, 14:57–16:01, 16:45–17:26
Cutting fingernails	good 07:44–10:22, 14:57–16:01, 16:45–17:26
Cutting toenails	average throughout the daytime
Bathing, washing hair	good 07:44–13:06, 14:57–16:01, 16:45–17:26

Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Swati; tithi Shukla-pratipat until 07:44, Shukla-dvitya from 07:44; lagna Kanya 07:00, Tula 07:21, Vrischika 10:22, Dhanu 13:06, Makara 14:57, Kumbha 16:01, Mina 16:45, Mesha 17:26

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Swati — relief from all suffering; Wednesday — favour of the authorities.

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Favourable day · score S = +3

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

Auspicious time begins after 07:44

+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:44–07:02 (16.10)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 07:00–05:02 (16.10)+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 07:44–07:02 (16.10)0 Chaturmasya0 Samvartaka Yoga 07:00–07:44−1 Anandadi: Dhumra 07:00–05:02 (16.10)−1 Eclipse nearby

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

Panchanga at sunrise 07:00

Summary	Favourable day — Anandadi: Vardhamana, Yoga Priti
Month	Ashwina (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Dundubhi (No. 56) · Shaka 1964 · Vikram 2099 more
Period	Sharad Navaratri (autumn), day 3 · Chaturmasya
Festivals	Chandra Darshan

At sunrise 07:02

Tithi	2Shukla-dvitya (Bhadra, Vidhatr) · until 10:20 more
Nakshatra	Vishakha, pada 1 (mixed, Indra and Agni, Jupiter) · until 07:58 (17.10) more
Yoga	Priti (“love, affection”, auspicious) · until 20:29 more
Karana	Kaulava (movable) · until 10:20 more
Vara	Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Kanya (Virgo), Moon: Tula (Libra)

Changes during the day

from 10:20	tithi Shukla-tritya
from 10:20	karana Taitila
from 20:29	yoga Ayushman
from 23:34	karana Gara

Sun and Moon

Dawn	06:24
Sunrise	07:02
Noon	12:15
Sunset	17:27
End of twilight	18:04
Moonrise	09:48
Moonset	17:42
Day length	10 h 24 min

Gardener’s calendar

tasks at sunrise: good — 5, average — 7, bad — 1

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

task	at sunrise	from 10:20

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 (07:02–17:27) is good for sowing, for root crops.

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Festivals and periods

Navaratri, day 3: Brahmacharini · Durga

Navaratri day. Brahmacharini — the goddess of austerity with a rosary and a water pot; grants patience and strength in keeping vows.

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, 17:27–17:42
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: 17:27–17:42

Sharad Navaratri (autumn), day 3
Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Anandadi: Vardhamana all day

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	05:13–06:08
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	22:05–23:53

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	13:32–14:50
Yamaganda	07:02–08:20
Gulika Kalam	09:38–10:56
Dur Muhurta	10:30–11:12, 14:40–15:22
Varjyam	11:19–13:07

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average throughout the daytime

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average throughout the daytime
Cutting fingernails	average throughout the daytime
Cutting toenails	average 07:02–10:18, 10:20–17:27
Bathing, washing hair	average throughout the daytime

Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Vishakha; tithi Shukla-dvitya until 10:20, Shukla-tritya from 10:20; lagna Kanya 07:02, Tula 07:17, Vrischika 10:18, Dhanu 13:02, Makara 14:53, Kumbha 15:57, Mina 16:41, Mesha 17:22

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Vishakha — loss of money; Thursday — success.

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Favourable day · score S = +4

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

+1 Anandadi: Vardhamana all day+1 Yoga Priti 07:02–20:29+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 07:02–10:200 Chaturmasya

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

Panchanga at sunrise 07:02

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Sankranti day, Anandadi: Rakshasa
Month	Ashwina (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Dundubhi (No. 56) · Shaka 1964 · Vikram 2099 more
Period	Sharad Navaratri (autumn), day 4 · Chaturmasya
Festivals	Tula Sankranti

At sunrise 07:04

Tithi	3Shukla-tritya (Jaya, Vishnu) · until 12:44 more
Nakshatra	Vishakha, pada 4 (mixed, Indra and Agni, Jupiter) · until 07:58 more
Yoga	Ayushman (“long-lived”, auspicious) · until 21:13 more
Karana	Gara (movable) · until 12:44 more
Vara	Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Kanya (Virgo), Moon: Vrischika (Scorpio)

Changes during the day

from 07:58	nakshatra Anuradha
from 12:44	tithi Shukla-chaturti
from 12:44	karana Vanija
from 21:13	yoga Saubhagya
from 01:49 (18.10)	karana Vishti

Sun and Moon

Dawn	06:26
Sunrise	07:04
Noon	12:14
Sunset	17:24
End of twilight	18:02
Moonrise	11:10
Moonset	17:56
Day length	10 h 20 min

Sky

Tula Sankranti	19:54 — the Sun enters Tula (Libra)

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 07:58	from 12:44

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Vishakha (07:04–07:58) is good for sowing, for root crops.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Anuradha (07:58–17:24) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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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, 15:54–17:24
on the day the Sun enters the sign

Navaratri, day 4: Chandraghanta · Durga

Navaratri day. Chandraghanta — with a bell-shaped crescent moon on her forehead; grants courage and protection.

Sharad Navaratri (autumn), day 4
Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 07:58–07:06 (18.10) Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 07:58–07:06 (18.10)

Anandadi: Matanga 07:04–07:58 Anandadi: Rakshasa 07:58–07:06 (18.10)

Bhadra in heaven: 01:49–14:48 (18.10); Bhadra Mukha 01:46–03:56 (18.10); Bhadra Puchha 13:30–14:48 (18.10)

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	17:24–20:08
Nishitha	23:48–00:42 (18.10)
Amrita Kalam	23:04–00:50 (18.10)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	10:56–12:14
Yamaganda	14:49–16:07
Gulika Kalam	08:21–09:39
Dur Muhurta	09:08–09:49, 12:35–13:16
Varjyam	12:24–14:11

Haircut and shaving

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

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

Cutting hair, shaving	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Bathing, washing hair	good 07:58–12:44

Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Vishakha until 07:58, Anuradha from 07:58; tithi Shukla-tritya until 12:44, Shukla-chaturti from 12:44; lagna Kanya 07:04, Tula 07:13, Vrischika 10:14, Dhanu 12:58, Makara 14:49, Kumbha 15:53, Mina 16:37, Mesha 17:18

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Vishakha (until 07:58) — loss of money; Anuradha (from 07:58) — loss of money. In general Anuradha is favourable, but not for the very first shaving, cutting or trimming of hair (“vapanam”); Friday — universal respect.

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

Shukla-chaturti 12:44–17:24: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Sankranti at 19:54 — a Parva day: no haircuts or shaving on this day (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

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.
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 = +6

Avoid starting important matters: Sankranti day

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 07:58–07:06 (18.10)+2 Ravi Yoga 07:58–07:06 (18.10)+1 Yoga Ayushman 07:04–21:13+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 07:04–12:44+1 Auspicious nakshatra 07:58–07:06 (18.10)0 Anandadi: Matanga 07:04–07:580 Chaturmasya−1 Rikta tithi 12:44–07:06 (18.10)−1 Anandadi: Rakshasa 07:58–07:06 (18.10)−1 Sankranti day

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

Panchanga at sunrise 07:04

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Ravi Yoga, Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi); cons: Vishti (Bhadra), Rikta tithi
Month	Ashwina (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Dundubhi (No. 56) · Shaka 1964 · Vikram 2099 more
Period	Sharad Navaratri (autumn), day 5 · Chaturmasya
Festivals	Vinayaka Chaturthi

At sunrise 07:06

Tithi	4Shukla-chaturti (Rikta, Yama) · until 14:48 more
Nakshatra	Anuradha, pada 4 (soft, Mitra (Friend), Saturn) · until 10:37 more
Yoga	Saubhagya (“good fortune, marital happiness”, auspicious) · until 21:41 more
Karana	Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 14:48 more
Vara	Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Tula (Libra), Moon: Vrischika (Scorpio)

Changes during the day

from 10:37	nakshatra Jyestha
from 14:48	tithi Shukla-panchami
from 14:48	karana Bava
from 21:41	yoga Shobhana
from 03:41 (19.10)	karana Balava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	06:28
Sunrise	07:06
Noon	12:14
Sunset	17:22
End of twilight	17:59
Moonrise	12:30
Moonset	18:18
Day length	10 h 15 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 10:37	from 14:48

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Anuradha (07:06–10:37) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Jyestha (10:37–17:22) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 07:06–14:48: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

Navaratri, day 5: 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), 11:12–13:15
the tithi covers the decisive time on both days — the day with greater coverage is chosen

Sharad Navaratri (autumn), day 5
Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 07:06–10:37 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:06–14:48

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 14:48–07:08 (19.10)

Anandadi: Amrita 07:06–10:37 Anandadi: Musala 10:37–07:08 (19.10)

Bhadra in heaven: 01:49–14:48; Bhadra Mukha 01:46–03:56; Bhadra Puchha 13:30–14:48
Gandanta (nakshatra): 06:20–19:20 (19.10)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	05:16–06:11
Abhijit Muhurta	11:53–12:34
Vijaya Muhurta	13:56–14:37
Godhuli	17:22–17:49
Pradosha	17:22–20:07
Nishitha	23:47–00:42 (19.10)
Amrita Kalam	03:14–04:59 (19.10)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	09:40–10:57
Yamaganda	13:31–14:48
Gulika Kalam	07:06–08:23
Dur Muhurta	07:06–07:47, 07:47–08:28
Varjyam	16:44–18:29

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 14:48–15:49, 16:33–17:14

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 14:48–15:49, 16:33–17:14
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 14:48–15:49, 16:33–17:14
Bathing, washing hair	average 07:06–10:37, 14:48–15:49, 16:33–17:14

Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Anuradha until 10:37, Jyestha from 10:37; tithi Shukla-chaturti until 14:48, Shukla-panchami from 14:48; lagna Kanya 07:06, Tula 07:09, Vrischika 10:10, Dhanu 12:54, Makara 14:45, Kumbha 15:49, Mina 16:33, Mesha 17:14

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Anuradha (until 10:37) — loss of money. In general Anuradha is favourable, but not for the very first shaving, cutting or trimming of hair (“vapanam”); Jyestha (from 10:37) — loss (reduction) of landed property (real estate); Saturday — decline of physical strength.

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

Shukla-chaturti 07:06–14:48: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).

Cautions:

The Muhurta Chintamani warns: whoever shaves in Anuradha nakshatra 3 times a year puts their life in danger — frequent haircuts in this nakshatra are best avoided.
Jyeshtha: favourable for shaving according to the Muhurta Chintamani and B. V. Raman (the rating above follows the Kalaprakashika, where it is avoided).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = 0

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

+2 Ravi Yoga 07:06–10:37+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:06–14:48+1 Anandadi: Amrita 07:06–10:37+1 Auspicious nakshatra 07:06–10:37+1 Yoga Saubhagya 07:06–21:410 Auspicious tithi 14:48–07:08 (19.10)0 Chaturmasya−1 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 14:48–07:08 (19.10)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 10:37–07:08 (19.10)−1 Anandadi: Musala 10:37–07:08 (19.10)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−2 Rikta tithi 07:06–14:48−2 Vishti (Bhadra) 07:06–14:48

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

Panchanga at sunrise 07:06

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Yoga Shobhana; cons: Anandadi: Kana, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
Month	Ashwina (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Dundubhi (No. 56) · Shaka 1964 · Vikram 2099 more
Period	Sharad Navaratri (autumn), day 6 · Chaturmasya
Festivals	Skanda Shashti · Saraswati Avahana

At sunrise 07:08

Tithi	5Shukla-panchami (Purna, Soma) · until 16:26 more
Nakshatra	Jyestha, pada 4 (sharp, Indra (Leader of the Gods), Mercury) · until 12:51 more Gandamula
Yoga	Shobhana (“splendid, beautiful”, auspicious) · until 21:47 more
Karana	Balava (movable) · until 16:26 more
Vara	Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Tula (Libra), Moon: Vrischika (Scorpio)

Changes during the day

from 12:51	nakshatra Mula
from 16:26	tithi Shukla-shashti
from 16:26	karana Kaulava
from 21:47	yoga Atiganda
from 05:03 (20.10)	karana Taitila

Sun and Moon

Dawn	06:30
Sunrise	07:08
Noon	12:14
Sunset	17:19
End of twilight	17:57
Moonrise	13:43
Moonset	18:54
Day length	10 h 11 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 16:26

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Jyestha (07:08–12:51) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Mula (12:51–17:19) is good for sowing, for root crops.

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Festivals and periods

Navaratri, day 6: Skandamata · Durga

Navaratri day. Skandamata — the mother of Skanda, holding her son on her lap; grants motherly grace.

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: the tithi begins between sunrise and sunset, 16:26–07:10 (20.10)
the tithi begins between sunrise and sunset

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, 13:15–15:17

Sharad Navaratri (autumn), day 6
Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 12:51–07:10 (20.10) Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 12:51–07:10 (20.10) Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 12:51–07:10 (20.10)

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 16:26–07:10 (20.10)

Anandadi: Siddhi 12:51–07:10 (20.10) Anandadi: Kana 07:08–12:51

Gandanta (nakshatra): 06:20–19:20
Gandanta (tithi): 16:01–16:51
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Jyestha

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	05:18–06:13
Abhijit Muhurta	11:53–12:34
Vijaya Muhurta	13:55–14:36
Godhuli	17:19–17:47
Pradosha	17:19–20:05
Nishitha	23:47–00:42 (20.10)
Amrita Kalam	none on this day

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	16:03–17:19
Yamaganda	12:14–13:30
Gulika Kalam	14:46–16:03
Dur Muhurta	15:58–16:39
Varjyam	none on this day

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 07:08–10:07, 14:41–15:45

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 07:08–10:07, 14:41–15:45
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 07:08–10:07, 14:41–15:45
Bathing, washing hair	average 07:08–12:50, 14:41–15:45

Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Jyestha until 12:51, Mula from 12:51; tithi Shukla-panchami until 16:26, Shukla-shashti from 16:26; lagna Tula 07:08, Vrischika 10:07, Dhanu 12:50, Makara 14:41, Kumbha 15:45, Mina 16:29, Mesha 17:10

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Jyestha (until 12:51) — loss (reduction) of landed property (real estate); Mula (from 12:51) — ruin of the family; Sunday — physical well-being.

Cautions:

Jyeshtha: favourable for shaving according to the Muhurta Chintamani and B. V. Raman (the rating above follows the Kalaprakashika, where it is avoided).

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 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 12:51–07:10 (20.10)+1 Yoga Shobhana 07:08–21:47+1 Auspicious tithi 07:08–16:26+1 Ravi Yoga 12:51–07:10 (20.10)0 Anandadi: Siddhi 12:51–07:10 (20.10)0 Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 12:51–07:10 (20.10)0 Chaturmasya0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 16:26–07:10 (20.10) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Gandanta 07:08–19:20−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 07:08–12:51−3 Anandadi: Kana 07:08–12:51

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

Panchanga at sunrise 07:08

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Ravi Yoga, Auspicious weekday; cons: Fierce or sharp nakshatra, Anandadi: Lumbaka
Month	Ashwina (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Dundubhi (No. 56) · Shaka 1964 · Vikram 2099 more
Period	Sharad Navaratri (autumn), day 7 · Chaturmasya

At sunrise 07:10

Tithi	6Shukla-shashti (Nanda, Kartikeya) · until 17:31 more
Nakshatra	Mula, pada 3 (sharp, Nirriti (Goddess of Destruction or Alakshmi), Ketu) · until 14:34 more Gandamula
Yoga	Atiganda (“great danger”, inauspicious) · until 21:27 more
Karana	Taitila (movable) · until 17:31 more
Vara	Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Tula (Libra), Moon: Dhanu (Sagittarius)

Changes during the day

from 14:34	nakshatra Purva-Ashadha
from 17:31	tithi Shukla-saptami
from 17:31	karana Gara
from 21:27	yoga Sukarma
from 05:49 (21.10)	karana Vanija

Sun and Moon

Dawn	06:32
Sunrise	07:10
Noon	12:14
Sunset	17:17
End of twilight	17:55
Moonrise	14:40
Moonset	19:50
Day length	10 h 06 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 14:34

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Mula (07:10–14:34) is good for sowing, for root crops.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Ashadha (14:34–17:17) is good for root crops.

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Festivals and periods

Navaratri, day 7: Katyayani · Durga

Navaratri day. Katyayani — the warrior goddess who slew Mahishasura; young women pray to her for a good husband.

Sharad Navaratri (autumn), day 7
Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 07:10–14:34

Hutashana Yoga 07:10–17:31 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:10–17:31 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 17:31–07:12 (21.10)

Anandadi: Lumbaka 07:10–14:34 Anandadi: Utpata 14:34–07:12 (21.10)

Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Mula

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	05:19–06:15
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	07:42–09:25

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	08:26–09:42
Yamaganda	10:58–12:13
Gulika Kalam	13:29–14:45
Dur Muhurta	12:34–13:14, 14:35–15:15
Varjyam	12:51–14:34, 00:36–02:17 (21.10)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 07:10–10:03, 14:37–15:41, 16:25–17:06

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 07:10–10:03, 14:37–15:41, 16:25–17:06
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 07:10–10:03, 14:37–15:41, 16:25–17:06
Bathing, washing hair	good 14:37–15:41, 16:25–17:06

Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Mula until 14:34, Purva-Ashadha from 14:34; tithi Shukla-shashti; lagna Tula 07:10, Vrischika 10:03, Dhanu 12:46, Makara 14:37, Kumbha 15:41, Mina 16:25, Mesha 17:06

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Mula (until 14:34) — ruin of the family; Purva-Ashadha (from 14:34) — ruin of the family; Monday — clear, bright complexion.

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 Ravi Yoga 07:10–14:34+1 Auspicious weekday0 Chaturmasya0 Hutashana Yoga 07:10–17:31 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:10–17:31 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Anandadi: Lumbaka 07:10–14:34−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 07:10–14:34

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

Panchanga at sunrise 07:10

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Anandadi: Mitra, Yoga Sukarma; cons: Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Hutashana Yoga
Month	Ashwina (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Dundubhi (No. 56) · Shaka 1964 · Vikram 2099 more
Period	Sharad Navaratri (autumn), day 8 · Chaturmasya

At sunrise 07:12

Tithi	7Shukla-saptami (Bhadra, Indra) · until 17:56 more
Nakshatra	Purva-Ashadha, pada 3 (fierce, Varuna, Venus) · until 15:40 more
Yoga	Sukarma (“good deed”, auspicious) · until 20:36 more
Karana	Vanija (movable) · until 17:56 more
Vara	Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Tula (Libra), Moon: Dhanu (Sagittarius)

Changes during the day

from 15:40	nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha
from 17:56	tithi Shukla-ashtami
from 17:56	karana Vishti
from 20:36	yoga Dhriti
from 05:53 (22.10)	karana Bava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	06:34
Sunrise	07:12
Noon	12:14
Sunset	17:14
End of twilight	17:52
Moonrise	15:18
Moonset	21:06
Day length	10 h 02 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	from 15:40

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 (07:12–15:40) is good for root crops.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Ashadha (15:40–17:14) is good for sowing.

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Festivals and periods

Navaratri, day 8: Kalaratri · Durga

Navaratri day. Kalaratri — the most fearsome form of Durga, destroyer of darkness and fear.

Sharad Navaratri (autumn), day 8
Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Tripushkar Yoga 15:40–17:56 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 17:56–07:14 (22.10)

Hutashana Yoga 07:12–17:56 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:12–17:56 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 15:40–07:14 (22.10)

Anandadi: Mitra 07:12–15:40 Anandadi: Manasa 15:40–07:14 (22.10)

Bhadra in the netherworld: 17:56–05:53 (22.10); Bhadra Puchha 19:43–20:54; Bhadra Mukha 20:54–22:52

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	05:21–06:16
Abhijit Muhurta	11:53–12:33
Vijaya Muhurta	13:54–14:34
Godhuli	17:14–17:42
Pradosha	17:14–20:02
Nishitha	23:46–00:42 (22.10)
Amrita Kalam	10:38–12:19

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	14:44–15:59
Yamaganda	09:43–10:58
Gulika Kalam	12:13–13:29
Dur Muhurta	09:13–09:53, 22:50–23:46
Varjyam	23:48–01:25 (22.10)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 07:12–09:59, 14:34–15:37, 15:40–17:14

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 07:12–09:59, 14:34–15:37, 15:40–17:14
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 07:12–09:59, 14:34–15:37, 15:40–17:14
Bathing, washing hair	average throughout the daytime

Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Purva-Ashadha until 15:40, Uttara-Ashadha from 15:40; tithi Shukla-saptami; lagna Tula 07:12, Vrischika 09:59, Dhanu 12:42, Makara 14:34, Kumbha 15:37, Mina 16:21, Mesha 17:02

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Purva-Ashadha (until 15:40) — ruin of the family; Uttara-Ashadha (from 15:40) — improved health; Tuesday — harm to longevity.

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: Mitra 07:12–15:40+1 Yoga Sukarma 07:12–20:36+1 Auspicious tithi 07:12–17:560 Auspicious nakshatra 15:40–07:14 (22.10)0 Chaturmasya0 Tripushkar Yoga 15:40–17:560 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 15:40–07:14 (22.10)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 07:12–15:40−2 Hutashana Yoga 07:12–17:56−2 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:12–17:56

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

Panchanga at sunrise 07:12

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi), Hutashana Yoga
Month	Ashwina (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Dundubhi (No. 56) · Shaka 1964 · Vikram 2099 more
Period	Sharad Navaratri (autumn), day 9 · Chaturmasya
Festivals	Durga Ashtami (Maha Ashtami)

At sunrise 07:14

Tithi	8Shukla-ashtami (Jaya, Vasus) · until 17:38 more
Nakshatra	Uttara-Ashadha, pada 3 (fixed, Vishva-Deva (All Gods), Sun) · until 16:04 more
Yoga	Dhriti (“steadfastness, firmness”, auspicious) · until 19:10 more
Karana	Bava (movable) · until 17:38 more
Vara	Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Tula (Libra), Moon: Makara (Capricorn)

Changes during the day

from 16:04	nakshatra Shravana
from 17:38	tithi Shukla-navami
from 17:38	karana Balava
from 19:10	yoga Shula
from 05:13 (23.10)	karana Kaulava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	06:36
Sunrise	07:14
Noon	12:14
Sunset	17:12
End of twilight	17:50
Moonrise	15:42
Moonset	22:35
Day length	9 h 57 min

Gardener’s calendar

tasks at sunrise: good — 5, average — 7, bad — 1

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

task	at sunrise	from 16:04

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 (07:14–16:04) is good for sowing.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Shravana (16:04–17:12) is good for sowing.

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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 17:56 (21.10)–17:38
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Sandhi Puja: 17:14–18:02

Navaratri, day 9: Mahagauri · Durga

Navaratri day. Mahagauri — radiant white, she grants purification and peace.

Sharad Navaratri (autumn), day 9
Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 16:04–07:16 (23.10)

Hutashana Yoga 07:14–17:38 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:14–17:38 Krakacha Yoga 17:38–07:16 (23.10)

Anandadi: Chhatra 17:40–07:16 (23.10) Anandadi: Vajra 07:14–10:02 Anandadi: Mudgara 10:02–17:40

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	05:22–06:18
Abhijit Muhurta	none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday
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	09:33–11:11, 05:29–07:04 (23.10)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	12:13–13:28
Yamaganda	08:29–09:44
Gulika Kalam	10:58–12:13
Dur Muhurta	11:53–12:33
Varjyam	20:01–21:35

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 07:14–12:38, 14:30–15:34, 16:17–16:58

Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha until 16:04, Shravana from 16:04; tithi Shukla-ashtami; lagna Tula 07:14, Vrischika 09:55, Dhanu 12:38, Makara 14:30, Kumbha 15:34, Mina 16:17, Mesha 16:58

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Uttara-Ashadha (until 16:04) — improved health; Shravana (from 16:04) — bodily development (physical growth); Wednesday — favour of the authorities.

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

Shukla-ashtami 07:14–17:12: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −3

+1 Auspicious nakshatra 07:14–16:04+1 Yoga Dhriti 07:14–19:10+1 Auspicious weekday0 Ravi Yoga 16:04–07:16 (23.10)0 Chaturmasya−1 Ashtami 07:14–17:38−1 Anandadi: Vajra 07:14–10:02−2 Hutashana Yoga 07:14–17:38−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:14–17:38

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

Panchanga at sunrise 07:14

Summary	Favourable day — Ravi Yoga, Anandadi: Dhwaja; auspicious time — after 16:37
Month	Ashwina (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Dundubhi (No. 56) · Shaka 1964 · Vikram 2099 more
Period	Sharad Navaratri (autumn), day 10 · Chaturmasya
Festivals	Maha Navami

At sunrise 07:16

Tithi	9Shukla-navami (Rikta, Serpent (Naga)) · until 16:37 more
Nakshatra	Shravana, pada 3 (movable, Shri Vishnu, Moon) · until 15:45 more
Yoga	Shula (“spear, sharp pain”, inauspicious) · until 17:11 more
Karana	Kaulava (movable) · until 16:37 more
Vara	Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Tula (Libra), Moon: Makara (Capricorn)

Changes during the day

from 15:45	nakshatra Dhanishtha
from 16:37	tithi Shukla-dashami
from 16:37	karana Taitila
from 17:11	yoga Ganda
from 03:50 (24.10)	karana Gara

Sun and Moon

Dawn	06:38
Sunrise	07:16
Noon	12:13
Sunset	17:10
End of twilight	17:48
Moonrise	15:57
Moonset	none
Day length	9 h 53 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 15:45	from 16:37

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Shravana (07:16–15:45) is good for sowing.

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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, 13:12–15:11
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Navaratri, day 10: Siddhidatri · Durga

Navaratri day. Siddhidatri — bestower of siddhis, the spiritual perfections; she completes the nine nights.

Sharad Navaratri (autumn), day 10
Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga all day Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 16:37–07:18 (24.10)

Hutashana Yoga 07:16–16:37 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:16–16:37

Anandadi: Dhwaja 07:16–15:45 Anandadi: Shrivatsa 15:45–07:18 (24.10)

Dosha-free Panchaka: 03:20 (24.10)–05:21 (28.10)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	05:24–06:20
Abhijit Muhurta	11:53–12:33
Vijaya Muhurta	13:52–14:31
Godhuli	17:10–17:38
Pradosha	17:10–19:59
Nishitha	23:46–00:42 (24.10)
Amrita Kalam	04:46–06:18 (24.10)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	13:27–14:41
Yamaganda	07:16–08:30
Gulika Kalam	09:45–10:59
Dur Muhurta	10:34–11:14, 14:31–15:11
Varjyam	19:35–21:07

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 16:37–16:55

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

Cutting hair, shaving	good 16:37–16:55
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	good 16:37–16:55
Bathing, washing hair	good 16:37–16:55

Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Shravana until 15:45, Dhanishtha from 15:45; tithi Shukla-navami until 16:37, Shukla-dashami from 16:37; lagna Tula 07:16, Vrischika 09:51, Dhanu 12:34, Makara 14:26, Kumbha 15:30, Mina 16:13, Mesha 16:55

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Shravana (until 15:45) — bodily development (physical growth); Dhanishtha (from 15:45) — longevity (increased vitality); Thursday — success.

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

Shukla-navami 07:16–16:37: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Favourable day · score S = +3

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

Auspicious time begins after 16:37

+2 Ravi Yoga all day+1 Anandadi: Dhwaja 07:16–15:45+1 Auspicious nakshatra 07:16–15:45+1 Auspicious weekday0 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 16:37–07:18 (24.10)0 Auspicious tithi 16:37–07:18 (24.10)0 Chaturmasya0 Hutashana Yoga 07:16–16:37 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:16–16:37 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−2 Rikta tithi 07:16–16:37

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

Panchanga at sunrise 07:16

Summary	Best day — Swayam Siddha Muhurta, Ravi Yoga
Month	Ashwina (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Dundubhi (No. 56) · Shaka 1964 · Vikram 2099 more
Period	Sharad Navaratri (autumn): Vijayadashami, closing day · Chaturmasya
Festivals	Vijayadashami (Dussehra)

At sunrise 07:18

Tithi	10Shukla-dashami (Purna, Dharma) · until 14:53 more
Nakshatra	Dhanishtha, pada 3 (movable, Vasu (kind) - 8 phenomena of nature, assistants of Indra, Mars) · until 14:44 more
Yoga	Ganda (“danger, knot”, inauspicious) · until 14:37 more
Karana	Gara (movable) · until 14:53 more
Vara	Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Tula (Libra), Moon: Kumbha (Aquarius)

Changes during the day

from 14:37	yoga Vriddhi
from 14:44	nakshatra Shatabhisha
from 14:53	tithi Shukla-ekadashi
from 14:53	karana Vanija
from 01:46 (25.10)	karana Vishti

Sun and Moon

Dawn	06:40
Sunrise	07:18
Noon	12:13
Sunset	17:07
End of twilight	17:46
Moonrise	16:08
Moonset	00:10
Day length	9 h 49 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 14:44	from 14:53

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Shatabhisha (14:44–17:07) is good for sowing.

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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, 13:12–14:53
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Vijaya Muhurta: 13:51–14:30

Sharad Navaratri (autumn): Vijayadashami, closing day
Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga all day Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 14:53–07:20 (25.10)

Hutashana Yoga 07:18–14:53

Anandadi: Prajapati 07:18–14:44 Anandadi: Saumya 14:44–07:20 (25.10)

Bhadra on earth: 01:46–12:29 (25.10); Bhadra Puchha 06:00–07:05 (25.10); Bhadra Mukha 07:05–08:53 (25.10)
Dosha-free Panchaka: 03:20–05:21 (28.10)
Gandanta (tithi): 14:30–15:14

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	05:25–06:22
Abhijit Muhurta	11:53–12:32
Vijaya Muhurta	13:51–14:30
Godhuli	17:07–17:36
Pradosha	17:07–19:58
Nishitha	23:45–00:42 (25.10)
Amrita Kalam	06:22–07:52 (25.10)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	10:59–12:13
Yamaganda	14:40–15:54
Gulika Kalam	08:32–09:46
Dur Muhurta	09:16–09:55, 12:32–13:12
Varjyam	21:26–22:55

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 07:18–09:47, 14:22–15:26, 16:09–16:51

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

Cutting hair, shaving	good 07:18–09:47, 14:22–15:26, 16:09–16:51
Cutting fingernails	good 07:18–09:47, 14:22–14:53
Cutting toenails	good 07:18–09:47, 14:22–15:26, 16:09–16:51
Bathing, washing hair	good 07:18–12:30, 14:22–15:26, 16:09–16:51

Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Dhanishtha until 14:44, Shatabhisha from 14:44; tithi Shukla-dashami until 14:53, Shukla-ekadashi from 14:53; lagna Tula 07:18, Vrischika 09:47, Dhanu 12:30, Makara 14:22, Kumbha 15:26, Mina 16:09, Mesha 16:51

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Dhanishtha (until 14:44) — longevity (increased vitality); Shatabhisha (from 14:44) — gaining strength; 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 = +6

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

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 Anandadi: Prajapati 07:18–14:44+1 Auspicious nakshatra 07:18–14:44+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 07:18–14:530 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 14:53–07:20 (25.10)0 Yoga Vriddhi 14:37–07:20 (25.10)0 Chaturmasya0 Hutashana Yoga 07:18–14:53 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Swayam Siddha Muhurta−1 Panchaka all day

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

Panchanga at sunrise 07:18

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	Dundubhi (No. 56) · Shaka 1964 · Vikram 2099 more
Period	Chaturmasya
Festivals	Papankusha Ekadashi

At sunrise 07:20

Tithi	11Shukla-ekadashi (Nanda, Rudra) · until 12:29 more
Nakshatra	Shatabhisha, pada 3 (movable, Varuna, Rahu) · until 13:04 more
Yoga	Vriddhi (“growth, increase”, auspicious) · until 11:31 more
Karana	Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 12:29 more
Vara	Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Tula (Libra), Moon: Kumbha (Aquarius)

Changes during the day

from 11:31	yoga Dhruva
from 12:29	tithi Shukla-dvadashi
from 12:29	karana Bava
from 13:04	nakshatra Purva-Bhadra
from 23:05	karana Balava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	06:42
Sunrise	07:20
Noon	12:13
Sunset	17:05
End of twilight	17:43
Moonrise	16:15
Moonset	01:45
Day length	9 h 44 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 12:29	from 13:04

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 (07:20–13:04) is good for sowing.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Bhadra (13:04–17:05) is good for root crops.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 07:20–12:29: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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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 14:53 (24.10)–12:29
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Parana (breaking the fast): 07:23–09:19 (26.10)

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 07:20–13:04 Tripushkar Yoga 13:04–07:23 (26.10)

Hutashana Yoga 07:20–12:29

Anandadi: Ananda 07:20–13:04 Anandadi: Kaladanda 13:04–07:23 (26.10)

Bhadra on earth: 01:46–12:29; Bhadra Puchha 06:00–07:05; Bhadra Mukha 07:05–08:53
Dosha-free Panchaka: 03:20 (24.10)–05:21 (28.10)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	05:27–06:24
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	06:22–07:52, 03:36–05:03 (26.10)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	09:47–11:00
Yamaganda	13:26–14:39
Gulika Kalam	07:20–08:34
Dur Muhurta	07:20–07:59, 07:59–08:38
Varjyam	18:53–20:20

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 07:20–12:29

Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Shatabhisha until 13:04, Purva-Bhadra from 13:04; tithi Shukla-ekadashi until 12:29, Shukla-dvadashi from 12:29; lagna Tula 07:20, Vrischika 09:43, Dhanu 12:26, Makara 14:18, Kumbha 15:22, Mina 16:06, Mesha 16:47

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Shatabhisha (until 13:04) — gaining strength; Purva-Bhadra (from 13:04) — facing death (dangers); Saturday — decline of physical strength.

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

Bhadra on earth 07:20–12:29: 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 = 0

Avoid starting important matters: Bhadra on earth

+2 Ravi Yoga 07:20–13:04+1 Anandadi: Ananda 07:20–13:04+1 Auspicious nakshatra 07:20–13:04+1 Yoga Vriddhi 07:20–11:31+1 Auspicious tithi 07:20–12:290 Chaturmasya0 Hutashana Yoga 07:20–12:29 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Tripushkar Yoga 13:04–07:23 (26.10)0 Anandadi: Kaladanda 13:04–07:23 (26.10)0 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 13:04–07:23 (26.10)0 Surya Dagdha tithi 12:29–07:23 (26.10)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Panchaka all day−3 Bhadra on earth 07:20–12:29

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

Panchanga at sunrise 07:20

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Kshaya tithi, Krakacha Yoga
Month	Ashwina (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Dundubhi (No. 56) · Shaka 1964 · Vikram 2099 more
Period	Chaturmasya
Festivals	Pradosha Vrat

At sunrise 07:23

Tithi	12Shukla-dvadashi (Bhadra, Sun (Ravi)) · until 09:33 more
Nakshatra	Purva-Bhadra, pada 4 (fierce, Aja Ekapad - sunbeam or lightning strike, Jupiter) · until 10:52 more
Yoga	Dhruva (“fixed, constant (the Pole Star)”, auspicious) · until 07:58 more
Karana	Balava (movable) · until 09:33 more
Vara	Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Tula (Libra), Moon: Mina (Pisces)

Changes during the day

from 07:58	yoga Vyaghata
from 09:33	tithi Shukla-triodashi (kshaya: not present at any sunrise)
from 09:33	karana Kaulava
from 10:52	nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra
from 19:55	karana Taitila
from 04:04 (27.10)	yoga Harshana
from 06:12 (27.10)	tithi Shukla-chaturdashi
from 06:12 (27.10)	karana Gara

Sun and Moon

Dawn	06:44
Sunrise	07:23
Noon	12:13
Sunset	17:03
End of twilight	17:41
Moonrise	16:22
Moonset	03:20
Day length	9 h 40 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 09:33	from 10:52

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Bhadra (07:23–10:52) is good for root crops.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Bhadra (10:52–17:03) is good for sowing.

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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, 17:03–19:55
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Tripushkar Yoga 07:23–09:33 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 10:52–07:25 (27.10)

Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:23–09:33 Hutashana Yoga 07:23–09:33 Krakacha Yoga 07:23–09:33

Anandadi: Chara 07:23–10:52 Anandadi: Sthira 10:52–07:25 (27.10)

Dosha-free Panchaka: 03:20 (24.10)–05:21 (28.10)
Surya Dagdha tithi: Shukla-dvadashi

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	05:28–06:25
Abhijit Muhurta	11:53–12:32
Vijaya Muhurta	13:49–14:28
Godhuli	17:03–17:31
Pradosha	17:03–19:55
Nishitha	23:45–00:42 (27.10)
Amrita Kalam	03:58–05:24 (27.10)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	15:50–17:03
Yamaganda	12:13–13:25
Gulika Kalam	14:38–15:50
Dur Muhurta	15:45–16:24
Varjyam	19:25–20:51

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 10:52–17:03

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	average 10:52–17:03
Cutting fingernails	average 14:14–15:18, 16:02–16:43
Cutting toenails	average 10:52–17:03
Bathing, washing hair	average 09:33–17:03

Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Purva-Bhadra until 10:52, Uttara-Bhadra from 10:52; tithi Shukla-dvadashi until 09:33, Shukla-triodashi from 09:33; lagna Tula 07:23, Vrischika 09:39, Dhanu 12:23, Makara 14:14, Kumbha 15:18, Mina 16:02, Mesha 16:43

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Purva-Bhadra (until 10:52) — facing death (dangers); Uttara-Bhadra (from 10:52) — a good life; Sunday — physical well-being.

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −2

Avoid starting important matters: Kshaya tithi

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 10:52–07:25 (27.10)+1 Anandadi: Chara 07:23–10:52+1 Yoga Dhruva 07:23–07:58+1 Auspicious tithi 09:33–06:12 (27.10)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 10:52–07:25 (27.10)0 Chaturmasya0 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:23–09:33 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Hutashana Yoga 07:23–09:33 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Tripushkar Yoga 07:23–09:330 Yoga Vyaghata 07:58–10:59−1 Panchaka all day−1 Surya Dagdha tithi 07:23–09:33−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 07:23–10:52−2 Kshaya tithi−3 Krakacha Yoga 07:23–09:33

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

Panchanga at sunrise 07:23

Summary	Favourable day — Ravi Yoga, Anandadi: Matanga; auspicious time — after 08:15
Month	Ashwina (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Dundubhi (No. 56) · Shaka 1964 · Vikram 2099 more
Period	Chaturmasya
Festivals	Sharad Purnima (Kojagari)

At sunrise 07:25

Tithi	14Shukla-chaturdashi (Rikta, Kali) · until 02:33 (28.10) more
Nakshatra	Uttara-Bhadra, pada 4 (fixed, Ahirbudhyana (Serpent of the Deep - Milky Way under the horizon), Saturn) · until 08:15 more
Yoga	Harshana (“delighting”, auspicious) · until 23:55 more
Karana	Gara (movable) · until 16:24 more
Vara	Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Tula (Libra), Moon: Mina (Pisces)

Changes during the day

from 08:15	nakshatra Revati
from 16:24	karana Vanija
from 23:55	yoga Vajra
from 02:33 (28.10)	tithi Purnima
from 02:33 (28.10)	karana Vishti
from 05:21 (28.10)	nakshatra Ashwini

Sun and Moon

Dawn	06:46
Sunrise	07:25
Noon	12:13
Sunset	17:00
End of twilight	17:39
Moonrise	16:29
Moonset	04:57
Day length	9 h 35 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	from 08:15

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 (07:25–08:15) is good for sowing.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Revati (08:15–17:00) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Shukla-chaturdashi 07:25–17:00: according to the Kalaprakashika, ploughing on Chaturdashi puts the owner’s life in danger.

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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 (28.10)
the tithi does not cover the decisive time on either day — the day it begins is chosen

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 08:15–05:21 (28.10)

Anandadi: Matanga 08:15–05:21 (28.10) Anandadi: Gada 07:25–08:15 Anandadi: Rakshasa 05:21–07:27 (28.10)

Bhadra on earth: 02:33–05:21 (28.10)
Bhadra in heaven: 05:21–12:41 (28.10); Bhadra Puchha 09:08–10:09 (28.10); Bhadra Mukha 10:09–11:50 (28.10)
Dosha-free Panchaka: 03:20 (24.10)–05:21 (28.10)
Gandanta (nakshatra): 00:06–10:37 (28.10)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	05:30–06:27
Abhijit Muhurta	11:53–12:32
Vijaya Muhurta	13:49–14:27
Godhuli	17:00–17:29
Pradosha	17:00–19:54
Nishitha	23:45–00:42 (28.10)
Amrita Kalam	03:15–04:39 (28.10)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	08:37–09:49
Yamaganda	11:01–12:13
Gulika Kalam	13:25–14:37
Dur Muhurta	12:32–13:10, 14:27–15:05
Varjyam	18:48–20:13

Haircut and shaving

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

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

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

Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra until 08:15, Revati from 08:15; tithi Shukla-chaturdashi; lagna Tula 07:25, Vrischika 09:35, Dhanu 12:19, Makara 14:10, Kumbha 15:14, Mina 15:58, Mesha 16:39

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Uttara-Bhadra (until 08:15) — a good life; Revati (from 08:15) — increase in property; Monday — clear, bright complexion.

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

Shukla-chaturdashi 07:25–17:00: a Rikta and Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Favourable day · score S = +3

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

Auspicious time begins after 08:15

+2 Ravi Yoga 08:15–05:21 (28.10)+1 Anandadi: Matanga 08:15–05:21 (28.10)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 07:25–08:15+1 Yoga Harshana 07:25–23:55+1 Auspicious weekday0 Chaturmasya0 Anandadi: Gada 07:25–08:15−1 Panchaka 07:25–05:21 (28.10)−2 Rikta tithi 07:25–02:33 (28.10)

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

Panchanga at sunrise 07:25

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Amrita Siddhi Yoga, Anandadi: Amrita; cons: Vishti (Bhadra), Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
Month	Ashwina (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Dundubhi (No. 56) · Shaka 1964 · Vikram 2099 more
Period	Chaturmasya
Festivals	Ashwina Purnima

At sunrise 07:27

Tithi	15Purnima (Purna, Vishvedevas) · until 22:48 more
Nakshatra	Ashwini, pada 1 (light, Ashwini Kumara, Ketu) · until 02:22 (29.10) more Gandamula
Yoga	Vajra (“diamond, thunderbolt”, inauspicious) · until 19:39 more
Karana	Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 12:41 more
Vara	Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Tula (Libra), Moon: Mesha (Aries)

Changes during the day

from 12:41	karana Bava
from 19:39	yoga Siddhi
from 22:48	tithi Krishna-pratipat
from 22:48	karana Balava
from 02:22 (29.10)	nakshatra Bharani

Sun and Moon

Dawn	06:48
Sunrise	07:27
Noon	12:13
Sunset	16:58
End of twilight	17:37
Moonrise	16:38
Moonset	06:36
Day length	9 h 31 min

Sky

Full moon (Purnima)	22:48

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise

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

Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 07:27–12:41: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

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 02:33–22:48
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Amrita Siddhi Yoga 07:27–02:22 (29.10) Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 07:27–02:22 (29.10)

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 22:48–07:29 (29.10)

Anandadi: Amrita 07:27–02:22 (29.10) Anandadi: Musala 02:22–07:29 (29.10)

Bhadra in heaven: 05:21–12:41; Bhadra Puchha 09:08–10:09; Bhadra Mukha 10:09–11:50
Gandanta (nakshatra): 00:06–10:37
Gandanta (tithi): 22:28–23:08
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Ashwini

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	05:31–06:29
Abhijit Muhurta	11:53–12:32
Vijaya Muhurta	13:48–14:26
Godhuli	16:58–17:27
Pradosha	16:58–19:52
Nishitha	23:44–00:43 (29.10)
Amrita Kalam	20:04–21:28

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	14:35–15:47
Yamaganda	09:50–11:01
Gulika Kalam	12:12–13:24
Dur Muhurta	09:21–09:59, 22:46–23:44
Varjyam	22:52–00:16 (29.10)

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 07:27–12:15, 14:06–15:10, 15:54–16:35

Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Ashwini; tithi Purnima; lagna Tula 07:27, Vrischika 09:31, Dhanu 12:15, Makara 14:06, Kumbha 15:10, Mina 15:54, Mesha 16:35

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Ashwini — joy; Tuesday — harm to longevity.

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

Purnima 07:27–16:58: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = +2

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

+4 Amrita Siddhi Yoga 07:27–02:22 (29.10)+1 Anandadi: Amrita 07:27–02:22 (29.10)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 07:27–02:22 (29.10)0 Chaturmasya−1 Gandanta 07:27–10:37−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−2 Vishti (Bhadra) 07:27–12:41

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

Panchanga at sunrise 07:27

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Samvartaka Yoga, Anandadi: Kana
Month	Ashwina (amanta) · Kartika (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Dundubhi (No. 56) · Shaka 1964 · Vikram 2099 more
Period	Chaturmasya

At sunrise 07:29

Tithi	1Krishna-pratipat (Nanda, Brahma) · until 19:05 more
Nakshatra	Bharani, pada 1 (fierce, Yama (Dharma-raja), Venus) · until 23:28 more
Yoga	Siddhi (“success, accomplishment”, auspicious) · until 15:23 more
Karana	Balava (movable) · until 08:56 more
Vara	Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Tula (Libra), Moon: Mesha (Aries)

Changes during the day

from 08:56	karana Kaulava
from 15:23	yoga Vyatipata
from 19:05	tithi Krishna-dvitya
from 19:05	karana Taitila
from 23:28	nakshatra Krittika
from 05:18 (30.10)	karana Gara

Sun and Moon

Dawn	06:50
Sunrise	07:29
Noon	12:13
Sunset	16:56
End of twilight	17:35
Moonrise	16:49
Moonset	08:20
Day length	9 h 27 min

Gardener’s calendar

tasks at sunrise: good — 5, average — 7, bad — 1

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

task	at sunrise

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 (07:29–16:56) is good for root crops.

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Festivals and periods

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 19:05–07:31 (30.10) Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 23:28–07:31 (30.10) Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 23:28–07:31 (30.10)

Samvartaka Yoga 07:29–19:05

Anandadi: Siddhi 23:28–07:31 (30.10) Anandadi: Kana 07:29–23:28

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	05:33–06:31
Abhijit Muhurta	none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday
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	19:15–20:39

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	12:12–13:23
Yamaganda	08:40–09:51
Gulika Kalam	11:02–12:12
Dur Muhurta	11:53–12:31
Varjyam	10:48–12:13

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 07:29–09:27, 14:02–15:06

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 07:29–09:27, 14:02–15:06
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 07:29–09:27, 14:02–15:06
Bathing, washing hair	average 07:29–12:11, 14:02–15:06, 15:50–16:31

Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Bharani; tithi Krishna-pratipat; lagna Tula 07:29, Vrischika 09:27, Dhanu 12:11, Makara 14:02, Kumbha 15:06, Mina 15:50, Mesha 16:31

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

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

Vyatipata 15:23–16:56: auspicious undertakings, including haircuts, are avoided during this yoga (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −3

+2 Yoga Siddhi 07:29–15:23+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 07:29–19:050 Chaturmasya0 Vyatipata 15:23–07:31 (30.10)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 07:29–23:28−3 Anandadi: Kana 07:29–23:28−3 Samvartaka Yoga 07:29–19:05

Panchanga at sunrise 07:29

Summary	Unfavourable day — Yamaghanta, Vyatipata
Month	Ashwina (amanta) · Kartika (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Dundubhi (No. 56) · Shaka 1964 · Vikram 2099 more
Period	Chaturmasya

At sunrise 07:31

Tithi	2Krishna-dvitya (Bhadra, Vidhatr) · until 15:36 more
Nakshatra	Krittika, pada 2 (mixed, Agni, Sun) · until 20:49 more
Yoga	Vyatipata (“calamity, downfall”, inauspicious) · until 11:17 more
Karana	Gara (movable) · until 15:36 more
Vara	Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Tula (Libra), Moon: Vrishabha (Taurus)

Changes during the day

from 11:17	yoga Variyana
from 15:36	tithi Krishna-tritya
from 15:36	karana Vanija
from 20:49	nakshatra Rohini
from 01:59 (31.10)	karana Vishti
from 07:29 (31.10)	yoga Parigha

Sun and Moon

Dawn	06:52
Sunrise	07:31
Noon	12:13
Sunset	16:54
End of twilight	17:33
Moonrise	17:07
Moonset	10:05
Day length	9 h 22 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 15:36

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 (07:31–16:54) is good for root crops.

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Festivals and periods

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Yamaghanta 07:31–20:49

Anandadi: Lumbaka 07:31–20:49 Anandadi: Utpata 20:49–07:33 (31.10)

Bhadra in heaven: 01:59–12:29 (31.10); Bhadra Puchha 08:50–09:53 (31.10); Bhadra Mukha 09:53–11:37 (31.10)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	05:34–06:33
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	18:40–20:06

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	13:23–14:33
Yamaganda	07:31–08:41
Gulika Kalam	09:52–11:02
Dur Muhurta	10:39–11:16, 14:24–15:01
Varjyam	10:08–11:34

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 13:58–15:02, 15:36–16:54

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 13:58–15:02, 15:36–16:54
Cutting fingernails	average 13:58–15:02, 15:46–16:27
Cutting toenails	average 13:58–15:02, 15:36–16:54
Bathing, washing hair	good 07:31–12:07, 13:58–15:02, 15:46–16:27

Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Krittika; tithi Krishna-dvitya until 15:36, Krishna-tritya from 15:36; lagna Tula 07:31, Vrischika 09:23, Dhanu 12:07, Makara 13:58, Kumbha 15:02, Mina 15:46, Mesha 16:27

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Krittika — consumption (a wasting disease); Thursday — success.

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

Vyatipata 07:31–11:17: 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

Unfavourable day · score S = −3

Strict prohibition: Yamaghanta

+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 07:31–15:36+1 Yoga Variyana 11:17–07:29 (31.10)0 Chaturmasya−1 Anandadi: Lumbaka 07:31–20:49−1 Vyatipata 07:31–11:17−3 Yamaghanta 07:31–20:49

Panchanga at sunrise 07:31

Summary	Unfavourable day — Yamaghanta, Vishti (Bhadra)
Month	Ashwina (amanta) · Kartika (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Dundubhi (No. 56) · Shaka 1964 · Vikram 2099 more
Period	Chaturmasya
Festivals	Karwa Chauth · Sankashti Chaturthi (Vakratunda)

At sunrise 07:33

Tithi	3Krishna-tritya (Jaya, Vishnu) · until 12:29 more
Nakshatra	Rohini, pada 2 (fixed, Prajapati (Brahma - Creator), Moon) · until 18:35 more
Yoga	Parigha (“bolt, barrier”, inauspicious) · until 04:05 (01.11) more
Karana	Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 12:29 more
Vara	Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Tula (Libra), Moon: Vrishabha (Taurus)

Changes during the day

from 12:29	tithi Krishna-chaturti
from 12:29	karana Bava
from 18:35	nakshatra Mrigashirsha
from 23:08	karana Balava
from 04:05 (01.11)	yoga Shiva

Sun and Moon

Dawn	06:54
Sunrise	07:33
Noon	12:13
Sunset	16:52
End of twilight	17:31
Moonrise	17:36
Moonset	11:46
Day length	9 h 18 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 12:29

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 (07:33–16:52) is good for sowing.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 07:33–12:29: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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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, 17:36
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Sankashti Chaturthi (Vakratunda) · Ganesha

Rule: at moonrise, 17:36
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Yamaghanta 07:33–18:35

Anandadi: Mitra 07:33–18:35 Anandadi: Manasa 18:35–07:35 (01.11)

Bhadra in heaven: 01:59–12:29; Bhadra Puchha 08:50–09:53; Bhadra Mukha 09:53–11:37

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	15:41–17:08

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	11:02–12:12
Yamaganda	14:32–15:42
Gulika Kalam	08:43–09:53
Dur Muhurta	09:25–10:02, 12:31–13:08
Varjyam	11:19–12:47, 23:48–01:17 (01.11)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 07:33–09:19

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 07:33–09:19
Cutting fingernails	average 07:33–12:29
Cutting toenails	good 07:33–09:19
Bathing, washing hair	good 07:33–12:03

Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Rohini; tithi Krishna-tritya until 12:29, Krishna-chaturti from 12:29; lagna Tula 07:33, Vrischika 09:19, Dhanu 12:03, Makara 13:54, Kumbha 14:58, Mina 15:42, Mesha 16:23

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Rohini — destruction of all misfortunes; Friday — universal respect.

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

Krishna-chaturti 12:29–16:52: 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).
Friday: B. V. Raman advises against cutting nails (the rating above is the site’s summary, which uses the same weekdays for nails as for haircuts, so Friday counts as auspicious).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Unfavourable day · score S = −3

Strict prohibition: Yamaghanta

+1 Anandadi: Mitra 07:33–18:35+1 Auspicious nakshatra 07:33–18:35+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 07:33–12:290 Chaturmasya−1 Rikta tithi 12:29–07:35 (01.11)−1 Yoga Parigha 07:33–17:47−2 Vishti (Bhadra) 07:33–12:29−3 Yamaghanta 07:33–18:35

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

Panchanga at sunrise 07:33

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

Bhadrapada (Vedic name Nabhasya) — The month of Ganesha: Ganesha Chaturthi, Ananta Chaturdashi; the dark half is Pitru Paksha, the time of ancestor rites.
Patron: Hrishikesha; Aditya — Vivasvan. Full moon in nakshatra Purva or Uttara Bhadrapada. Ritu: Varsha.

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

Dundubhi (No. 56 of 60, “kettledrums”) — A year of kettledrums: rich harvests, festivities and good repute.
Northern samvatsara: Yuva (No. 9)
Shaka Samvat 1964 · Vikram Samvat 2099 · Kali Yuga 5143
Next year — Rudhirodgari, from the new moon before Ugadi (the start of Chaitra) 9.04.2043
In South India (Shaka Samvat, lunar reckoning) the years of the 60-year cycle follow one another without a break, and the name of the year changes at Ugadi — at the start of Chaitra, on the first tithi of the bright half.

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

Ashwini (1)
Meaning: Riders or Grooms
Symbol: Horse's Head
Deity: Ashwini Kumara
Type: light (kshipra, laghu) — For quick matters: trade, healing, study, travel, purchases and starting a business.
Vimshottari lord: Ketu
Shakti: quickly achieve anything

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pitru Paksha
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.

Chaturmasya
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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Wednesday
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Ashwini
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Bharani
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

Krishna-tritya
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

Kanya
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut

Tula
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut

Vrischika
−1 — inauspicious sign for a haircut
according to the Kalaprakashika: “disease and suffering”

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

Makara
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut

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

Mina
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Chaturmasya
The four months from Devshayani to Devutthana Ekadashi, when “Vishnu sleeps”: a time for vows; weddings and housewarmings are not held.

Pitru Paksha
The fortnight of ancestor rites (shraddha) before Navaratri: weddings, major purchases and new undertakings are traditionally postponed.

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

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

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

Bharani (2)
Meaning: Carrier (porter or loader)
Symbol: Yoni (bosom, source)
Deity: Yama (Dharma-raja)
Type: fierce (ugra, krura) — For destructive and dangerous tasks: demolition, work with fire and weapons, disputes; unsuitable for other auspicious undertakings (the exception is weddings: Magha is among the nakshatras for marriage).
Vimshottari lord: Venus
Shakti: take (take away) something

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Thursday
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krittika
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-chaturti
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

Krishna-panchami (5, waning Moon)
Group: Purna. Deity: Soma.
The fifth day of the waning moon is owned by Soma, who patronizes medicine, surgery and cleansing the body of poisons. You can begin other important things.

Krittika (3)
Meaning: Cutter (chisel) or chopping
Symbol: Sharp tool (axe, razor), flame
Deity: Agni
Type: mixed (mishra, sadharana) — For everyday and routine tasks, work with fire and metal; it is better not to begin important new matters.
Vimshottari lord: Sun
Shakti: burn and ignite others

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

Kaulava (movable)
Deity: Mitra
Auspicious: friendship, love, matchmaking and alliances, reconciliation, jewellery.
A karana is half a tithi; there are 60 of them in a lunar month.

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

Friday — Day of Venus
what to do (Tibetan tradition): planting flowers and trees; digging the ground is not very favorable; do not prune and the like
plants of the day: flowers, ornamental plants

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

Krishna-panchami
any undertakings

nakshatra Rohini
Planting and sowing are allowed.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Friday
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Rohini
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-panchami
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

Rohini (4)
Meaning: Red (an epithet of the star Aldebaran)
Symbol: Wagon, rarely: temple, banyan, incense, sandalwood
Deity: Prajapati (Brahma - Creator)
Type: fixed (dhruva, sthira) — For what is firm and lasting: laying house foundations, housewarming, planting, weddings, taking office, long-term projects.
Vimshottari lord: Moon
Shakti: give growth (prosperity, fertility)

Vyatipata (17) — “calamity, downfall”
One of the two most inauspicious yogas: worldly undertakings are not begun in it at all. It is, however, very good for holy baths, dana, japa and ancestor rites.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

Gara (movable)
Deity: Bhu (the Earth goddess)
Auspicious: farming, sowing and planting, building a house, household affairs.
A karana is half a tithi; there are 60 of them in a lunar month.

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

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

nakshatra Rohini
Planting and sowing are allowed.

Krishna-shashti
plowing the ground

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.

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Saturday
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Mrigashirsha
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-shashti
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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

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

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

Variyana (18) — “excellent, best”
Auspicious: comfort and convenience, purchases, home improvement, any auspicious deeds.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

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

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

nakshatra 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-saptami
soaking seeds is allowed, digging the ground

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Sunday
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Ardra
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-saptami
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

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

Ardra (6)
Meaning: Tear or body fluid (wet)
Symbol: Tear or drop, rarely: diamond or man's head
Deity: Rudra (Roaring, angry image of Shiva)
Type: sharp (tikshna, daruna) — For drastic actions: surgery, severing ties, taming, exorcism, fighting diseases and enemies; unsuitable for other auspicious undertakings (the exception is weddings: Mula is among the nakshatras for marriage).
Vimshottari lord: Rahu
Shakti: give effort that leads to the achievement of the goal (and also, is able to shed sweat or blood)

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

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

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

Krishna-ashtami
tillage and sowing are forbidden

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Monday
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Punarvasu
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-ashtami
0 — does not affect the haircut rating

Krishna-navami
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shiva (20) — “auspicious, benevolent”
Auspicious: spiritual practice, mantras, worship, study with a teacher.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

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

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

Punarvasu (7)
Meaning: Successful, magnificent, two for riches
Symbol: Arrow or quiver of arrows, rarely: rainbow
Deity: Aditi
Type: movable (chara, chala) — For journeys and moving house, buying vehicles, gardening, quick and temporary changes.
Vimshottari lord: Jupiter
Shakti: give the gaining of profit (property, wealth), growth

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

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

nakshatra 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

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

Krishna-dashami
any undertakings

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Tuesday
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Pushya
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-dashami
0 — does not affect the haircut rating

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

Krishna-dashami (10, waning Moon)
Group: Purna. Deity: Dharma.
The tenth day of the waning moon is protected by Dharma, which favors virtuous deeds, religious events, spiritual practices, as well as other pious activities. You can start any important work.

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

Siddha (21) — “perfected, accomplished”
Especially auspicious: success of undertakings, gaining knowledge and receiving initiations.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

Vishti (movable)
Deity: Yama
Bhadra — the most inauspicious karana: weddings, journeys, purchases and any auspicious undertakings are avoided during it. It suits only harsh deeds: fighting enemies, demolition, removing obstacles.
A karana is half a tithi; there are 60 of them in a lunar month.

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

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

Jwalamukhi Yoga
“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.

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

Ashlesha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Bhadra on earth
Vishti Karana with the Moon in Karka, Simha, Kumbha or Mina: Bhadra resides on earth (bhu-loka) and is especially harmful.

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

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

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

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

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

Krishna-ekadashi
plowing, pruning and weeding

nakshatra Magha
For pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else.

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

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

Magha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-ekadashi
0 — does not affect the haircut rating

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

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

Shubha (23) — “goodness, happiness”
Especially auspicious: any auspicious deeds and ceremonies.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

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

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

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

Purva-Phalguni
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-dvadashi
0 — does not affect the haircut rating

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

Purva-Phalguni (11)
Meaning: Prior red
Symbol: Headboard, rarely: hammock, ficus
Deity: Bhaga (Share, Distributor) - god of wealth and family
Type: fierce (ugra, krura) — For destructive and dangerous tasks: demolition, work with fire and weapons, disputes; unsuitable for other auspicious undertakings (the exception is weddings: Magha is among the nakshatras for marriage).
Vimshottari lord: Venus
Shakti: give reproduction, the receiving of fruit

Shukla (24) — “bright, pure”
Auspicious: pure and noble deeds, religious rites, study.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

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

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

Krishna-trayodashi
no pruning or felling

nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni
Planting and sowing are allowed.

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

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

Uttara-Phalguni
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-trayodashi
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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

Brahma (25) — “Brahma, sacred knowledge”
Especially auspicious: study, sacred rites, peace and reconciliation.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

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

nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni
Planting and sowing are allowed.

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

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

Krishna-chaturdashi
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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

Hasta (13)
Meaning: Hand, fist
Symbol: Palm or fist
Deity: Savitar (Animating, Awakening)
Type: light (kshipra, laghu) — For quick matters: trade, healing, study, travel, purchases and starting a business.
Vimshottari lord: Moon
Shakti: give the obtaining of what you want with your own hands, dexterity

Indra (26) — “Indra, lord”
Especially auspicious: power and administration, taking office, dealings with influential patrons.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

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

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

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

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

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

Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra)
“Burnt” combination of weekday and nakshatra: Sun — Bharani, Mon — Chitra, Tue — Uttara Ashadha, Wed — Dhanishtha, Thu — Uttara Phalguni, Fri — Jyeshtha, Sat — Revati. Whatever is begun “burns up” without bearing fruit.

Hasta
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Amavasya
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Vaidhriti
The nitya yoga of “discord” is in force for most of the day: worldly undertakings are postponed, and the day suits fasting, prayer and spiritual practice.

Eclipse nearby
An eclipse on a neighbouring Vedic day (the day before, including the night before this day’s sunrise, or the day after): its influence is weaker, but important undertakings are better postponed.

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

Ashwina (Vedic name Isha) — The month of the Goddess: Sharad Navaratri, Vijayadashami (Dussehra), Sharad Purnima; at its end — Diwali.
Patron: Padmanabha; Aditya — Tvashtar. Full moon in nakshatra Ashwini. Ritu: Sharad.

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

Chitra (14)
Meaning: Brilliant, clear
Symbol: Pearl or brilliant jewel
Deity: Tvashtri (Heavenly Architect) or Vishwakarma (Vastu God)
Type: soft (mridu, maitra) — For arts and music, friendship and love, new clothes and jewellery, weddings and festivals.
Vimshottari lord: Mars
Shakti: accumulate brilliant qualities (receive well-deserved respect)

Vaidhriti (27) — “without support, discord”
One of the two most inauspicious yogas: worldly undertakings are not begun in it at all; good for fasting, prayer and spiritual practice.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

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

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

Solar eclipse, annular
The Moon covers the Sun (occurs only at new moon). Traditionally it is Rahu’s time: Sutak begins 12 hours (4 praharas) before the eclipse; during the eclipse people refrain from eating and recite mantras, and afterwards take a holy bath and give dana.
The Moon is too far from the Earth to cover the Sun completely: a bright ring remains around it.

Sharad Navaratri (autumn), day 1
The main Navaratri, held in autumn in the month of Ashwina; it is followed by Vijayadashami (Dussehra).

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

Chitra
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-pratipat
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

Eclipse (not visible here)
There is an eclipse on this date, but it is not visible at this location (or it is only penumbral): Sutak and eclipse rites are not observed, the influence is weak; important undertakings are still better postponed.

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

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

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

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

nakshatra 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-pratipat
digging, plowing, planting trees

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

Sharad Navaratri (autumn), day 2
The main Navaratri, held in autumn in the month of Ashwina; it is followed by Vijayadashami (Dussehra).

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

Swati
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-dvitya
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

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

Priti (2) — “love, affection”
Auspicious: friendship, reconciliation, love, matchmaking — anything that requires people’s goodwill.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

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

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

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

Shukla-tritya
any undertakings

Sharad Navaratri (autumn), day 3
The main Navaratri, held in autumn in the month of Ashwina; it is followed by Vijayadashami (Dussehra).

Vishakha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-tritya
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

Ayushman (3) — “long-lived”
Auspicious: health and healing, long-term matters and anything meant to last a long time.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

The Sun’s entry into a new sidereal sign — the start of a solar month. The time around this moment (Punya Kala) is favourable for holy baths, dana and worship of the Sun.

Friday — Day of Venus
what to do (Tibetan tradition): planting flowers and trees; digging the ground is not very favorable; do not prune and the like
plants of the day: flowers, ornamental plants

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

Shukla-tritya
any undertakings

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

Sharad Navaratri (autumn), day 4
The main Navaratri, held in autumn in the month of Ashwina; it is followed by Vijayadashami (Dussehra).

Anuradha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-chaturti
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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

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

Saubhagya (4) — “good fortune, marital happiness”
Auspicious: weddings and family matters, anything meant to bring good fortune and well-being.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

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

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

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

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

Shukla-panchami
do not fell trees, any undertakings

Sharad Navaratri (autumn), day 5
The main Navaratri, held in autumn in the month of Ashwina; it is followed by Vijayadashami (Dussehra).

Jyestha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-panchami
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-panchami (5, waxing Moon)
Group: Purna. Deity: Soma.
The fifth lunar day is owned by Soma, who patronizes medicine, surgery and cleansing the body of poisons. You can begin other important things.

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

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

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

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

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

Shukla-panchami
do not fell trees, any undertakings

Shukla-shashti
plowing the ground

Sharad Navaratri (autumn), day 6
The main Navaratri, held in autumn in the month of Ashwina; it is followed by Vijayadashami (Dussehra).

Mula
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-shashti
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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

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

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

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

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

Shukla-shashti
plowing the ground

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

Sharad Navaratri (autumn), day 7
The main Navaratri, held in autumn in the month of Ashwina; it is followed by Vijayadashami (Dussehra).

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

Purva-Ashadha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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

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

nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha
Planting and sowing are allowed.

Sharad Navaratri (autumn), day 8
The main Navaratri, held in autumn in the month of Ashwina; it is followed by Vijayadashami (Dussehra).

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.

Uttara-Ashadha
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-saptami
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

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

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

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).

Sharad Navaratri (autumn), day 9
The main Navaratri, held in autumn in the month of Ashwina; it is followed by Vijayadashami (Dussehra).

Shravana
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-ashtami
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Sharad Navaratri (autumn), day 10
The main Navaratri, held in autumn in the month of Ashwina; it is followed by Vijayadashami (Dussehra).

Dosha-free Panchaka
Began on a Wednesday or Thursday: carries no particular dosha, but the five prohibitions of Panchaka still apply.
The Moon in Kumbha or Mina (from the middle of Dhanishtha to the end of Revati). During these five nakshatras people do not travel south, gather firewood or grass, lay a roof or build a bed; cremation is performed with a special rite.

Dhanishtha
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-navami
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-dashami
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-dashami (10, waxing Moon)
Group: Purna. Deity: Dharma.
The tenth lunar day is patronized by Dharma, which favors virtuous deeds, religious events, spiritual practices, as well as other pious activities. You can start any important work.

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

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

Friday — Day of Venus
what to do (Tibetan tradition): planting flowers and trees; digging the ground is not very favorable; do not prune and the like
plants of the day: flowers, ornamental plants

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

Shukla-dashami
any undertakings

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

Sharad Navaratri (autumn): Vijayadashami, closing day
The main Navaratri, held in autumn in the month of Ashwina; it is followed by Vijayadashami (Dussehra).

Shatabhisha
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-ekadashi
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Swayam Siddha Muhurta
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).

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

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

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

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

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

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

Shukla-ekadashi
pruning and weeding

Shukla-dvadashi
neutral

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

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

Purva-Bhadra
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-dvadashi
0 — does not affect the haircut rating

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

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

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

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

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

Shukla-dvadashi
neutral

Shukla-triodashi
no pruning or felling

nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra
Planting and sowing are allowed.

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

Uttara-Bhadra
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-triodashi
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

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

Uttara-Bhadra (26)
Meaning: Later blessed (foot, leg)
Symbol: Part of the red bed for legs (foot), twins
Deity: Ahirbudhyana (Serpent of the Deep - Milky Way under the horizon)
Type: fixed (dhruva, sthira) — For what is firm and lasting: laying house foundations, housewarming, planting, weddings, taking office, long-term projects.
Vimshottari lord: Saturn
Shakti: give rain (nourishment and stability)

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

nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra
Planting and sowing are allowed.

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

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.

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

Revati
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-chaturdashi
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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

Purnima
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

Krishna-pratipat
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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

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

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

Krishna-tritya
any undertakings

Krishna-dvitya
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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