Panchanga Calendar

October 2112

SamvatsaraAngirasa (6)MonthAshwina → Kartika from 21.10RituSharadAyanaDakshinayanaPlace55°45′ N 37°35′ E, UTC+3 changeAyanamsaLahiri

October 2112 falls, in the lunar calendar (amanta), within the months Ashwina (until 20.10), Kartika (from 21.10). Periods: until 31.10 — Chaturmasya; 17–22.10 — Diwali — five days. Major festivals: 4.10 Sharad Purnima (Kojagari); 8.10 Karwa Chauth; 17.10 Dhanteras (Dhanvantari Jayanti); 19.10 Naraka Chaturdashi (Choti Diwali); 20.10 Diwali, Lakshmi Puja; 21.10 Govardhan Puja, Annakut; 22.10 Bhai Dooj (Yama Dwitiya); 26.10 Chhath Puja: Sandhya Arghya.

Mon

Tue

Wed

Thu

Fri

Sat

Sun

1UAsh10after 07:36

2Dhan11Papankusha

3Shat12Soma Pradosha

4PBh14Sharad Purnima

5UBh15Purnima

6Rev1after 15:54

7Ashw2after 13:20

8Bhar3Karwa Chauth

9Krit4

10Roh6

11Mrig7

12Ard8Ahoi Ashtami

13Pun8

14Push9

15Ashl10

16Mag11Rama Ekadashi

17PPh12Dhanteras

18UPh13Tula Sankranti

19Has14Naraka Chaturdashi

20Chit30Diwali

21Chit1Govardhan Puja

22Swa2Bhai Dooj

23Vish3

24Anu4until 13:20

25Jye5Kharna

26Mul6Chhath Puja

27PAsh7after 15:03

28UAsh8Masik Durgashtami

29Shra9after 09:13

30Dhan10until 12:06

31Shat11Devutthana

Day ratingBest daysFavourableOrdinaryAvoid new venturesUnfavourable

MarkersDiwali — five daysafter / until HH:MM

Moon5Waxing Moon5Waning Moon15Purnima30Amavasya

Nakshatra typesfixedsoftlightmovablesharpfiercemixed

Icons this month (28)

Dwipushkar YogaEkadashiPradoshaSharad Purnimaday of Purnima (full moon fast and puja)Karwa ChauthSankashtiAhoi AshtamiKalashtamiGuru Pushya YogaGovatsa DwadashiDhanterasSankrantiShivaratriKali ChaudasGoddess (Durga, Kali)Diwaliday of Amavasya (ancestor rites)Govardhan PujaBhai DoojTripushkar YogaChandra DarshanVinayaka ChaturthiNahay KhaySkanda ShashtiAkshaya NavamiKansa VadhDevutthana

How to read the calendar

Cell colour — the day’s rating for new undertakings: maroon — best days, green — favourable, light — ordinary, grey — avoid starting important matters, pink — unfavourable. The circle shows the tithi number at sunrise (outlined — waxing Moon, filled — waning); top right — the nakshatra at sunrise and its type icon. Click a day to open the full panchanga of the day.

Best days

1.10 Sat — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Ravi Yoga, Anandadi: Chara after 07:36
Shravana (movable): for journeys and moving house, buying vehicles, gardening, quick and temporary changes.
6.10 Thu — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Anandadi: Mitra, Auspicious nakshatra after 15:54
Ashwini (light): for quick matters: trade, healing, study, travel, purchases and starting a business.
7.10 Fri — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Auspicious nakshatra, Yoga Harshana after 13:20
Bharani (fierce): for destructive and dangerous tasks: demolition, work with fire and weapons, disputes.
22.10 Sat — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Anandadi: Siddhi, Auspicious nakshatra until 10:09
Swati (movable): for journeys and moving house, buying vehicles, gardening, quick and temporary changes.
24.10 Mon — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Ravi Yoga, Anandadi: Manasa until 13:20
Anuradha (soft): for arts and music, friendship and love, new clothes and jewellery, weddings and festivals.
27.10 Thu — Ravi Yoga, Anandadi: Prajapati, Yoga Sukarma after 15:03
Uttara-Ashadha (fixed): for what is firm and lasting: laying house foundations, housewarming, planting, weddings, taking office, long-term projects.
29.10 Sat — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Anandadi: Sthira after 09:13 until 13:37
Shravana (movable): for journeys and moving house, buying vehicles, gardening, quick and temporary changes.

Festivals

2.10 Sun Papankusha Ekadashi
3.10 Mon Soma Pradosha
4.10 Tue Sharad Purnima (Kojagari)
5.10 Wed Ashwina Purnima
8.10 Sat Karwa Chauth
8.10 Sat Sankashti Chaturthi (Vakratunda)
12.10 Wed Ahoi Ashtami
12.10 Wed Kalashtami
16.10 Sun Rama Ekadashi
16.10 Sun Govatsa Dwadashi (Vasu Baras)
17.10 Mon Dhanteras (Dhanvantari Jayanti)
17.10 Mon Soma Pradosha
18.10 Tue Tula Sankranti
18.10 Tue Masik Shivaratri
18.10 Tue Kali Chaudas
19.10 Wed Naraka Chaturdashi (Choti Diwali)
19.10 Wed Kali Puja
20.10 Thu Diwali, Lakshmi Puja
20.10 Thu Ashwina Amavasya
21.10 Fri Govardhan Puja, Annakut
22.10 Sat Bhai Dooj (Yama Dwitiya)
22.10 Sat Chandra Darshan
24.10 Mon Vinayaka Chaturthi
24.10 Mon Chhath: Nahay Khay
25.10 Tue Chhath: Kharna
26.10 Wed Chhath Puja: Sandhya Arghya
26.10 Wed Skanda Shashti (Soorasamharam)
27.10 Thu Chhath: Usha Arghya
28.10 Fri Masik Durgashtami
28.10 Fri Gopashtami
29.10 Sat Akshaya Navami (Amla Navami)
30.10 Sun Kansa Vadh
31.10 Mon Devutthana Ekadashi (Prabodhini)

Special muhurta yogas

1.10 Sat Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 07:36–05:51 (02.10)
2.10 Sun Dwipushkar Yoga 09:59–03:33 (03.10)
4.10 Tue Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 21:51–06:40 (05.10)
6.10 Thu Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day
7.10 Fri Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 06:44–13:20
10.10 Mon Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day
10.10 Mon Amrita Siddhi Yoga 05:44–06:52 (11.10)
11.10 Tue Dwipushkar Yoga 06:52–09:41
13.10 Thu Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day
13.10 Thu Guru Pushya Yoga 12:41–06:58 (14.10)
19.10 Wed Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 07:08–05:39 (20.10)
22.10 Sat Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 07:14–10:09
22.10 Sat Tripushkar Yoga 10:09–02:12 (23.10)
24.10 Mon Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 07:18–13:20
28.10 Fri Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 14:36–07:29 (29.10)
29.10 Sat Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 07:29–13:37

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

2.10 Sun — Krakacha Yoga, Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi), Hutashana Yoga
3.10 Mon — Kshaya tithi, Panchaka, Yoga Ganda
4.10 Tue — Rikta tithi, Fierce or sharp nakshatra, Panchaka
9.10 Sun — Kshaya tithi, Rikta tithi, Anandadi: Dhumra
10.10 Mon — Amrita Siddhi turned to poison, Vyatipata (unfavourable day)
11.10 Tue — Yamaghanta, many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower), Vishti (Bhadra) (unfavourable day)
12.10 Wed — Tryahasparsha, Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi), Hutashana Yoga
14.10 Fri — Anandadi: Utpata, Rikta tithi, Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi)
15.10 Sat — many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower), Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi), Jwalamukhi Yoga (unfavourable day)
16.10 Sun — Yamaghanta, many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower), Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) (unfavourable day)
18.10 Tue — Sankranti day, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
19.10 Wed — Krishna Chaturdashi, Vaidhriti, Vishti (Bhadra)
20.10 Thu — Amavasya, Vaidhriti
26.10 Wed — Yamaghanta, Fierce or sharp nakshatra (unfavourable day)
31.10 Mon — Bhadra on earth, Krakacha Yoga, Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi)

Sky this month

5.10 Full moon (Purnima) 19:38
18.10 Tula Sankranti 18:39 — the Sun enters Tula (Libra)
20.10 New moon (Amavasya) 23:11
There are no eclipses this month.

Periods

until 31.10 Chaturmasya
17–22.10 Diwali — five days
2.10 16:46 – 6.10 15:54 Roga Panchaka
30.10 00:55 – 3.11 02:40 Mrityu Panchaka

Samvatsara and month

Angirasa (No. 6, “descendant of the sage Angiras”) — A year of plenty and the joys of life: favourable for rites, study and charity. more

Northern samvatsara: Vyaya. Shaka Samvat 2034, Vikram Samvat 2169, Kali Yuga 5213.

Ashwina (Isha) — The month of the Goddess: Sharad Navaratri, Vijayadashami (Dussehra), Sharad Purnima; at its end — Diwali. more

Kartika (Urja) — The holiest month for Vishnu: oil lamps (deepas), Govardhan Puja, Devutthana Ekadashi (end of Chaturmasya), Kartika Purnima. more

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

Times are standard time UTC+3 (from the site settings, without daylight saving time) · panchanga at sunrise (upper limb of the Sun’s disc, with refraction) · ayanamsa Lahiri · place 55°45′ N 37°35′ E · festival dates are calculated for this location by the rules of kala vyapti · times of Sankranti are accurate to within a few minutes · after 2100, times are approximate: the ΔT correction for such dates is unknown

Summary	Best day — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Ravi Yoga; auspicious time — after 07:36
Month	Ashwina (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Angirasa (No. 6) · Shaka 2034 · Vikram 2169 more
Period	Chaturmasya

At sunrise 06:32

Tithi	10Shukla-dashami (Purna, Dharma) · until 12:36 more
Nakshatra	Uttara-Ashadha, pada 4 (fixed, Vishva-Deva (All Gods), Sun) · until 07:36 more
Yoga	Sukarma (“good deed”, auspicious) · until 00:10 (02.10) more
Karana	Gara (movable) · until 12:36 more
Vara	Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Kanya (Virgo), Moon: Makara (Capricorn)

Changes during the day

from 07:36	nakshatra Shravana
from 12:36	tithi Shukla-ekadashi
from 12:36	karana Vanija
from 23:22	karana Vishti
from 00:10 (02.10)	yoga Dhriti
from 05:51 (02.10)	nakshatra Dhanishtha

Sun and Moon

Dawn	05:55
Sunrise	06:32
Noon	12:19
Sunset	18:05
End of twilight	18:41
Moonrise	16:51
Moonset	none
Day length	11 h 32 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 07:36	from 12:36

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, Uttara-Ashadha (06:32–07:36) is good for sowing.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Shravana (07:36–18:05) is good for sowing.

more — lunar calendar for gardeners

Festivals and periods

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 06:32–05:51 (02.10) Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 07:36–05:51 (02.10)

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:32–12:36 Hutashana Yoga 12:36–06:34 (02.10)

Anandadi: Chara 06:32–09:06 Anandadi: Sthira 09:06–05:51 (02.10) Anandadi: Vardhamana 05:51–06:34 (02.10)

Bhadra in the netherworld: 23:22–09:59 (02.10); Bhadra Puchha 03:34–04:38 (02.10); Bhadra Mukha 04:38–06:25 (02.10)
Gandanta (tithi): 12:14–12:58

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:53–05:42
Abhijit Muhurta	11:55–12:41
Vijaya Muhurta	14:14–15:00
Godhuli	18:05–18:30
Pradosha	18:05–20:35
Nishitha	23:54–00:44 (02.10)
Amrita Kalam	20:12–21:41

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	09:25–10:52
Yamaganda	13:45–15:11
Gulika Kalam	06:32–07:59
Dur Muhurta	06:32–07:18, 07:18–08:04
Varjyam	11:18–12:47

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average throughout the daytime

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average throughout the daytime
Cutting fingernails	average 06:32–12:36, 15:55–16:58, 17:41–18:05
Cutting toenails	average throughout the daytime
Bathing, washing hair	average throughout the daytime

Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha until 07:36, Shravana from 07:36; tithi Shukla-dashami until 12:36, Shukla-ekadashi from 12:36; lagna Kanya 06:32, Tula 08:22, Vrischika 11:23, Dhanu 14:05, Makara 15:55, Kumbha 16:58, Mina 17:41

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Uttara-Ashadha (until 07:36) — improved health; Shravana (from 07:36) — bodily development (physical growth); Saturday — decline of physical strength.

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Best day · score S = +8

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

Auspicious time begins after 07:36

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 07:36–05:51 (02.10)+2 Ravi Yoga 06:32–05:51 (02.10)+1 Anandadi: Chara 06:32–09:06+1 Auspicious nakshatra 06:32–07:36+1 Yoga Sukarma 06:32–00:10 (02.10)+1 Auspicious tithi 06:32–12:360 Chaturmasya0 Hutashana Yoga 12:36–06:34 (02.10) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:32–12:36 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)

Panchanga at sunrise 06:32

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Krakacha Yoga, Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi)
Month	Ashwina (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Angirasa (No. 6) · Shaka 2034 · Vikram 2169 more
Period	Chaturmasya
Festivals	Papankusha Ekadashi

At sunrise 06:34

Tithi	11Shukla-ekadashi (Nanda, Rudra) · until 09:59 more
Nakshatra	Dhanishtha, pada 1 (movable, Vasu (kind) - 8 phenomena of nature, assistants of Indra, Mars) · until 03:33 (03.10) more
Yoga	Dhriti (“steadfastness, firmness”, auspicious) · until 20:38 more
Karana	Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 09:59 more
Vara	Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Kanya (Virgo), Moon: Makara (Capricorn)

Changes during the day

from 09:59	tithi Shukla-dvadashi
from 09:59	karana Bava
from 20:27	karana Balava
from 20:38	yoga Shula
from 03:33 (03.10)	nakshatra Shatabhisha

Sun and Moon

Dawn	05:57
Sunrise	06:34
Noon	12:19
Sunset	18:02
End of twilight	18:39
Moonrise	17:21
Moonset	01:03
Day length	11 h 28 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 09:59

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) 06:34–09:59: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

more — lunar calendar for gardeners

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 12:36 (01.10)–09:59
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Parana (breaking the fast): 06:36–06:49 (03.10)

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Dwipushkar Yoga 09:59–03:33 (03.10)

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:34–09:59 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 09:59–06:36 (03.10) Hutashana Yoga 09:59–06:36 (03.10) Krakacha Yoga 09:59–06:36 (03.10)

Anandadi: Matanga 06:34–03:33 (03.10) Anandadi: Rakshasa 03:33–06:36 (03.10)

Bhadra in the netherworld: 23:22 (01.10)–09:59; Bhadra Puchha 03:34–04:38; Bhadra Mukha 04:38–06:25
Roga Panchaka: 16:46–15:54 (06.10)

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	18:09–19:35

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	16:36–18:02
Yamaganda	12:18–13:44
Gulika Kalam	15:10–16:36
Dur Muhurta	16:30–17:16
Varjyam	09:28–10:55

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 06:34–11:19, 15:51–16:54, 17:37–18:02

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 06:34–11:19, 15:51–16:54, 17:37–18:02
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 06:34–11:19, 15:51–16:54, 17:37–18:02
Bathing, washing hair	average 06:34–14:01, 15:51–16:54, 17:37–18:02

Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Dhanishtha; tithi Shukla-ekadashi until 09:59, Shukla-dvadashi from 09:59; lagna Kanya 06:34, Tula 08:18, Vrischika 11:19, Dhanu 14:01, Makara 15:51, Kumbha 16:54, Mina 17:37

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Dhanishtha — longevity (increased vitality); Sunday — physical well-being.

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 = −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: Matanga 06:34–03:33 (03.10)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 06:34–03:33 (03.10)+1 Yoga Dhriti 06:34–20:38+1 Auspicious tithi 06:34–09:590 Chaturmasya0 Dwipushkar Yoga 09:59–03:33 (03.10)0 Panchaka 16:46–06:36 (03.10)−1 Vishti (Bhadra) 06:34–09:59−2 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 09:59–06:36 (03.10)−2 Hutashana Yoga 09:59–06:36 (03.10)−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:34–09:59−3 Krakacha Yoga 09:59–06:36 (03.10)

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 06:34

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Kshaya tithi, Panchaka
Month	Ashwina (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Angirasa (No. 6) · Shaka 2034 · Vikram 2169 more
Period	Chaturmasya
Festivals	Soma Pradosha

At sunrise 06:36

Tithi	12Shukla-dvadashi (Bhadra, Sun (Ravi)) · until 06:49 more
Nakshatra	Shatabhisha, pada 1 (movable, Varuna, Rahu) · until 00:49 (04.10) more
Yoga	Shula (“spear, sharp pain”, inauspicious) · until 16:43 more
Karana	Balava (movable) · until 06:49 more
Vara	Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Kanya (Virgo), Moon: Kumbha (Aquarius)

Changes during the day

from 06:49	tithi Shukla-triodashi (kshaya: not present at any sunrise)
from 06:49	karana Kaulava
from 16:43	yoga Ganda
from 17:04	karana Taitila
from 00:49 (04.10)	nakshatra Purva-Bhadra
from 03:15 (04.10)	tithi Shukla-chaturdashi
from 03:15 (04.10)	karana Gara

Sun and Moon

Dawn	05:59
Sunrise	06:36
Noon	12:18
Sunset	17:59
End of twilight	18:36
Moonrise	17:45
Moonset	02:31
Day length	11 h 23 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 06:49

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 (06:36–17:59) is good for sowing.

more — lunar calendar for gardeners

Festivals and periods

Soma Pradosha · Shiva

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

Rule: pradosha vyapini: 3 muhurtas after sunset, 17:59–20:31
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 00:49–06:38 (04.10)

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:36–06:49

Anandadi: Amrita 06:36–00:49 (04.10) Anandadi: Musala 00:49–06:38 (04.10)

Roga Panchaka: 16:46 (02.10)–15:54 (06.10)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:55–05:46
Abhijit Muhurta	11:55–12:40
Vijaya Muhurta	14:12–14:57
Godhuli	17:59–18:25
Pradosha	17:59–20:31
Nishitha	23:53–00:44 (04.10)
Amrita Kalam	18:26–19:51

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	08:01–09:27
Yamaganda	10:52–12:18
Gulika Kalam	13:43–15:09
Dur Muhurta	12:40–13:26, 14:57–15:43
Varjyam	09:56–11:21, 06:26–07:50 (04.10)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 06:36–11:15, 15:47–16:50, 17:33–17:59

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

Cutting hair, shaving	good 06:36–11:15, 15:47–16:50, 17:33–17:59
Cutting fingernails	average throughout the daytime
Cutting toenails	good 06:36–11:15, 15:47–16:50, 17:33–17:59
Bathing, washing hair	good 06:36–13:57, 15:47–16:50, 17:33–17:59

Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Shatabhisha; tithi Shukla-dvadashi until 06:49, Shukla-triodashi from 06:49; lagna Kanya 06:36, Tula 08:14, Vrischika 11:15, Dhanu 13:57, Makara 15:47, Kumbha 16:50, Mina 17:33

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Shatabhisha — gaining strength; Monday — clear, bright complexion.

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = +1

Avoid starting important matters: Kshaya tithi

+1 Anandadi: Amrita 06:36–00:49 (04.10)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 06:36–00:49 (04.10)+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 06:49–03:15 (04.10)0 Chaturmasya0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:36–06:490 Yoga Ganda 16:43–18:42−1 Panchaka all day−2 Kshaya tithi

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

Panchanga at sunrise 06:36

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Rikta tithi, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
Month	Ashwina (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Angirasa (No. 6) · Shaka 2034 · Vikram 2169 more
Period	Chaturmasya
Festivals	Sharad Purnima (Kojagari)

At sunrise 06:38

Tithi	14Shukla-chaturdashi (Rikta, Kali) · until 23:28 more
Nakshatra	Purva-Bhadra, pada 2 (fierce, Aja Ekapad - sunbeam or lightning strike, Jupiter) · until 21:51 more
Yoga	Ganda (“danger, knot”, inauspicious) · until 12:32 more
Karana	Gara (movable) · until 13:23 more
Vara	Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Kanya (Virgo), Moon: Kumbha (Aquarius)

Changes during the day

from 12:32	yoga Vriddhi
from 13:23	karana Vanija
from 21:51	nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra
from 23:28	tithi Purnima
from 23:28	karana Vishti

Sun and Moon

Dawn	06:01
Sunrise	06:38
Noon	12:18
Sunset	17:57
End of twilight	18:34
Moonrise	18:05
Moonset	04:03
Day length	11 h 19 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Bhadra (06:38–17:57) is good for root crops.
Shukla-chaturdashi 06:38–17:57: 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, 23:53–00:44 (05.10)
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 06:38–21:51 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 21:51–06:40 (05.10) Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 21:51–06:40 (05.10)

Anandadi: Siddhi 21:51–06:40 (05.10) Anandadi: Kana 06:38–21:51

Bhadra on earth: 23:28–09:33 (05.10); Bhadra Puchha 06:01–07:02 (05.10); Bhadra Mukha 07:02–08:42 (05.10)
Roga Panchaka: 16:46 (02.10)–15:54 (06.10)

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	17:57–20:29
Nishitha	23:53–00:44 (05.10)
Amrita Kalam	14:50–16:14

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	15:07–16:32
Yamaganda	09:28–10:52
Gulika Kalam	12:17–13:42
Dur Muhurta	08:54–09:39, 23:02–23:53
Varjyam	06:26–07:50, 06:14–07:38 (05.10)

Haircut and shaving

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

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

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

Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Purva-Bhadra; tithi Shukla-chaturdashi; lagna Kanya 06:38, Tula 08:10, Vrischika 11:11, Dhanu 13:53, Makara 15:43, Kumbha 16:46, Mina 17:29

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Purva-Bhadra — facing death (dangers); Tuesday — harm to longevity.

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

Shukla-chaturdashi 06:38–17:57: 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

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −3

+2 Ravi Yoga 06:38–21:510 Yoga Vriddhi 12:32–06:40 (05.10)0 Anandadi: Kana 06:38–21:51 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Chaturmasya−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Panchaka all day−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 06:38–21:51−2 Rikta tithi 06:38–23:28

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 06:38

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Auspicious nakshatra, Yoga Vriddhi; cons: Panchaka, Anandadi: Lumbaka
Month	Ashwina (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Angirasa (No. 6) · Shaka 2034 · Vikram 2169 more
Period	Chaturmasya
Festivals	Ashwina Purnima

At sunrise 06:40

Tithi	15Purnima (Purna, Vishvedevas) · until 19:38 more
Nakshatra	Uttara-Bhadra, pada 2 (fixed, Ahirbudhyana (Serpent of the Deep - Milky Way under the horizon), Saturn) · until 18:48 more
Yoga	Vriddhi (“growth, increase”, auspicious) · until 08:14 more
Karana	Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 09:33 more
Vara	Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Kanya (Virgo), Moon: Mina (Pisces)

Changes during the day

from 08:14	yoga Dhruva
from 09:33	karana Bava
from 18:48	nakshatra Revati
from 19:38	tithi Krishna-pratipat
from 19:38	karana Balava
from 03:57 (06.10)	yoga Vyaghata
from 05:45 (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	18:23
Moonset	05:36
Day length	11 h 14 min

Sky

Full moon (Purnima)	19:38

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Bhadra (06:40–17:54) is good for sowing.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 06:40–09:33: 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 23:28 (04.10)–19:38
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Samvartaka Yoga 19:38–06:42 (06.10)

Anandadi: Lumbaka 06:40–18:48 Anandadi: Utpata 18:48–06:42 (06.10)

Bhadra on earth: 23:28 (04.10)–09:33; Bhadra Puchha 06:01–07:02; Bhadra Mukha 07:02–08:42
Roga Panchaka: 16:46 (02.10)–15:54 (06.10)
Gandanta (tithi): 19:18–19:58

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:58–05:49
Abhijit Muhurta	none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday
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	14:37–16:01

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	12:17–13:41
Yamaganda	08:04–09:28
Gulika Kalam	10:53–12:17
Dur Muhurta	11:55–12:40
Varjyam	06:14–07:38, 05:21–06:46 (06.10)

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 06:40–13:49, 15:39–16:42, 17:25–17:54

Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra; tithi Purnima; lagna Kanya 06:40, Tula 08:06, Vrischika 11:07, Dhanu 13:49, Makara 15:39, Kumbha 16:42, Mina 17:25

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Uttara-Bhadra — a good life; Wednesday — favour of the authorities.

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

Purnima 06:40–17:54: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Bhadra on earth 06:40–09:33: no shaving or haircuts during Vishti Karana (according to the Muhurta Chintamani, Bhadra does harm when it is on earth; in heaven and in the netherworld its influence on earth is weak).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = 0

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

+1 Auspicious nakshatra 06:40–18:48+1 Yoga Vriddhi 06:40–08:14+1 Auspicious weekday0 Chaturmasya−1 Bhadra on earth 06:40–09:33−1 Anandadi: Lumbaka 06:40–18:48−1 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 06:40

Summary	Best day — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Anandadi: Mitra; auspicious time — after 15:54
Month	Ashwina (amanta) · Kartika (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Angirasa (No. 6) · Shaka 2034 · Vikram 2169 more
Period	Chaturmasya

At sunrise 06:42

Tithi	1Krishna-pratipat (Nanda, Brahma) · until 15:57 more
Nakshatra	Revati, pada 3 (soft, Pushan (Prosperous), Mercury) · until 15:54 more Gandamula
Yoga	Vyaghata (“crushing blow”, inauspicious) · until 23:52 more
Karana	Kaulava (movable) · until 15:57 more
Vara	Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Kanya (Virgo), Moon: Mina (Pisces)

Changes during the day

from 15:54	nakshatra Ashwini
from 15:57	tithi Krishna-dvitya
from 15:57	karana Taitila
from 23:52	yoga Harshana
from 02:13 (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	18:41
Moonset	07:08
Day length	11 h 09 min

Gardener’s calendar

tasks at sunrise: good — 7, average — 3, bad — 3

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

task	at sunrise	from 15:54	from 15:57

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Revati (06:42–15:54) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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Festivals and periods

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day

Anandadi: Mitra 06:42–15:54 Anandadi: Manasa 15:54–06:44 (07.10)

Roga Panchaka: 16:46 (02.10)–15:54
Gandanta (nakshatra): 10:36–21:13
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Revati

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:59–05:51
Abhijit Muhurta	11:54–12:39
Vijaya Muhurta	14:08–14:53
Godhuli	17:52–18:17
Pradosha	17:52–20:26
Nishitha	23:52–00:43 (07.10)
Amrita Kalam	13:48–15:12

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	13:40–15:04
Yamaganda	06:42–08:06
Gulika Kalam	09:29–10:53
Dur Muhurta	10:25–11:10, 14:53–15:38
Varjyam	05:21–06:46

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average throughout the daytime

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average throughout the daytime
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average throughout the daytime
Bathing, washing hair	good 06:42–13:45, 15:35–16:38, 17:21–17:52

Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Revati until 15:54, Ashwini from 15:54; tithi Krishna-pratipat until 15:57, Krishna-dvitya from 15:57; lagna Kanya 06:42, Tula 08:02, Vrischika 11:03, Dhanu 13:45, Makara 15:35, Kumbha 16:38, Mina 17:21

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Revati (until 15:54) — increase in property; Ashwini (from 15:54) — joy; Thursday — success.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Best day · score S = +6

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

Auspicious time begins after 15:54

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day+1 Anandadi: Mitra 06:42–15:54+1 Auspicious nakshatra 06:42–15:54+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 06:42–15:570 Chaturmasya0 Yoga Vyaghata 06:42–06:57−1 Panchaka 06:42–15:54

Panchanga at sunrise 06:42

Summary	Best day — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Auspicious nakshatra; auspicious time — after 13:20
Month	Ashwina (amanta) · Kartika (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Angirasa (No. 6) · Shaka 2034 · Vikram 2169 more
Period	Chaturmasya

At sunrise 06:44

Tithi	2Krishna-dvitya (Bhadra, Vidhatr) · until 12:35 more
Nakshatra	Ashwini, pada 3 (light, Ashwini Kumara, Ketu) · until 13:20 more Gandamula
Yoga	Harshana (“delighting”, auspicious) · until 20:07 more
Karana	Gara (movable) · until 12:35 more
Vara	Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Kanya (Virgo), Moon: Mesha (Aries)

Changes during the day

from 12:35	tithi Krishna-tritya
from 12:35	karana Vanija
from 13:20	nakshatra Bharani
from 20:07	yoga Vajra
from 23:06	karana Vishti

Sun and Moon

Dawn	06:07
Sunrise	06:44
Noon	12:17
Sunset	17:49
End of twilight	18:26
Moonrise	19:01
Moonset	08:38
Day length	11 h 05 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 12:35	from 13:20

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, Bharani (13:20–17:49) is good for root crops.

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Festivals and periods

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 06:44–13:20

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:44–12:35

Anandadi: Vajra 06:44–13:20 Anandadi: Mudgara 13:20–06:46 (08.10)

Bhadra in heaven: 23:06–09:45 (08.10); Bhadra Puchha 06:03–07:06 (08.10); Bhadra Mukha 07:06–08:52 (08.10)
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Ashwini

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	17:49–20:24
Nishitha	23:52–00:43 (08.10)
Amrita Kalam	06:54–08:20

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	10:53–12:16
Yamaganda	15:03–16:26
Gulika Kalam	08:07–09:30
Dur Muhurta	08:57–09:41, 12:39–13:23
Varjyam	09:46–11:12, 22:07–23:35

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 06:44–13:20, 15:31–16:34, 17:17–17:49
Cutting toenails	average throughout the daytime
Bathing, washing hair	good 06:44–13:20

Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Ashwini until 13:20, Bharani from 13:20; tithi Krishna-dvitya until 12:35, Krishna-tritya from 12:35; lagna Kanya 06:44, Tula 07:58, Vrischika 10:59, Dhanu 13:42, Makara 15:31, Kumbha 16:34, Mina 17:17

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Ashwini (until 13:20) — joy; Bharani (from 13:20) — facing death (dangers); Friday — universal respect.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Best day · score S = +6

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

Auspicious time begins after 13:20

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 06:44–13:20+1 Auspicious nakshatra 06:44–13:20+1 Yoga Harshana 06:44–20:07+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 06:44–12:350 Chaturmasya0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:44–12:35 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 13:20–06:46 (08.10)−1 Anandadi: Vajra 06:44–13:20

Panchanga at sunrise 06:44

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Anandadi: Dhwaja; cons: Rikta tithi, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
Month	Ashwina (amanta) · Kartika (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Angirasa (No. 6) · Shaka 2034 · Vikram 2169 more
Period	Chaturmasya
Festivals	Karwa Chauth · Sankashti Chaturthi (Vakratunda)

At sunrise 06:46

Tithi	3Krishna-tritya (Jaya, Vishnu) · until 09:45 more
Nakshatra	Bharani, pada 4 (fierce, Yama (Dharma-raja), Venus) · until 11:18 more
Yoga	Vajra (“diamond, thunderbolt”, inauspicious) · until 16:50 more
Karana	Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 09:45 more
Vara	Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Kanya (Virgo), Moon: Mesha (Aries)

Changes during the day

from 09:45	tithi Krishna-chaturti
from 09:45	karana Bava
from 11:18	nakshatra Krittika
from 16:50	yoga Siddhi
from 20:35	karana Balava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	06:09
Sunrise	06:46
Noon	12:17
Sunset	17:47
End of twilight	18:23
Moonrise	19:24
Moonset	10:07
Day length	11 h 00 min

Gardener’s calendar

tasks at sunrise: good — 6, average — 5, bad — 2

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

task	at sunrise	from 09:45	from 11:18

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 (06:46–11:18) is good for root crops.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Krittika (11:18–17:47) is good for root crops.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 06:46–09:45: 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, 19:24
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Sankashti Chaturthi (Vakratunda) · Ganesha

The monthly fast for Ganesha on the fourth day of the waning Moon — the “trouble-removing” Chaturthi. Devotees fast from sunrise until moonrise, then perform Ganesha Puja and offer water to the Moon (arghya).

Rule: at moonrise, 19:24
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 09:45–06:48 (09.10)

Anandadi: Dhwaja 11:18–06:48 (09.10) Anandadi: Dhwanksha 06:46–11:18

Bhadra in heaven: 23:06 (07.10)–09:45; Bhadra Puchha 06:03–07:06; Bhadra Mukha 07:06–08:52

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	05:02–05:54
Abhijit Muhurta	11:54–12:38
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	06:54–08:22

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	09:31–10:54
Yamaganda	13:39–15:01
Gulika Kalam	06:46–08:08
Dur Muhurta	06:46–07:30, 07:30–08:14
Varjyam	22:37–00:08 (09.10)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 06:46–09:45

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 06:46–09:45
Cutting fingernails	bad throughout the daytime
Cutting toenails	average 06:46–09:45
Bathing, washing hair	average 06:46–09:45

Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Bharani until 11:18, Krittika from 11:18; tithi Krishna-tritya until 09:45, Krishna-chaturti from 09:45; lagna Kanya 06:46, Tula 07:54, Vrischika 10:55, Dhanu 13:38, Makara 15:27, Kumbha 16:30, Mina 17:13

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Bharani (until 11:18) — facing death (dangers); Krittika (from 11:18) — consumption (a wasting disease); Saturday — decline of physical strength.

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

Krishna-chaturti 09:45–17:47: 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

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 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 09:45–06:48 (09.10)+1 Anandadi: Dhwaja 11:18–06:48 (09.10)+1 Auspicious tithi 06:46–09:450 Yoga Siddhi 16:50–06:48 (09.10)0 Chaturmasya−1 Vishti (Bhadra) 06:46–09:45−1 Anandadi: Dhwanksha 06:46–11:18−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 06:46–11:18−1 Rikta tithi 09:45–06:48 (09.10)

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 06:46

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Kshaya tithi, Rikta tithi
Month	Ashwina (amanta) · Kartika (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Angirasa (No. 6) · Shaka 2034 · Vikram 2169 more
Period	Chaturmasya

At sunrise 06:48

Tithi	4Krishna-chaturti (Rikta, Yama) · until 07:36 more
Nakshatra	Krittika, pada 4 (mixed, Agni, Sun) · until 09:56 more
Yoga	Siddhi (“success, accomplishment”, auspicious) · until 14:09 more
Karana	Balava (movable) · until 07:36 more
Vara	Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Kanya (Virgo), Moon: Vrishabha (Taurus)

Changes during the day

from 07:36	tithi Krishna-panchami (kshaya: not present at any sunrise)
from 07:36	karana Kaulava
from 09:56	nakshatra Rohini
from 14:09	yoga Vyatipata
from 18:48	karana Taitila
from 06:14 (10.10)	tithi Krishna-shashti
from 06:14 (10.10)	karana Gara

Sun and Moon

Dawn	06:11
Sunrise	06:48
Noon	12:16
Sunset	17:44
End of twilight	18:21
Moonrise	19:52
Moonset	11:32
Day length	10 h 56 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	from 07:36	from 09:56

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Krittika (06:48–09:56) is good for root crops.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Rohini (09:56–17:44) is good for sowing.

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Festivals and periods

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:48–07:36 Visha Yoga (weekday, tithi and nakshatra) 07:36–09:56 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 06:14–06:50 (10.10) Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:14–06:50 (10.10)

Anandadi: Prajapati 09:56–06:50 (10.10) Anandadi: Dhumra 06:48–09:56

Gandanta (tithi): 05:51–06:37 (10.10)

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	07:41–09:11, 06:15–07:49 (10.10)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	16:22–17:44
Yamaganda	12:16–13:38
Gulika Kalam	15:00–16:22
Dur Muhurta	16:17–17:00
Varjyam	01:34–03:08 (10.10)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 07:36–14:09

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 07:36–14:09
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 07:36–14:09
Bathing, washing hair	average 07:36–17:44

Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Krittika until 09:56, Rohini from 09:56; tithi Krishna-chaturti until 07:36, Krishna-panchami from 07:36; lagna Kanya 06:48, Tula 07:50, Vrischika 10:51, Dhanu 13:34, Makara 15:23, Kumbha 16:26, Mina 17:10

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Krittika (until 09:56) — consumption (a wasting disease); Rohini (from 09:56) — destruction of all misfortunes; Sunday — physical well-being.

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

Krishna-chaturti 06:48–07:36: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Vyatipata 14:09–17:44: 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.
The Muhurta Chintamani warns: whoever shaves in Rohini nakshatra 8 times a year puts their life in danger — frequent haircuts in this nakshatra are best avoided.
Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −2

Avoid starting important matters: Kshaya tithi

+2 Yoga Siddhi 06:48–14:09+1 Anandadi: Prajapati 09:56–06:50 (10.10)+1 Auspicious tithi 07:36–06:14 (10.10)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 09:56–06:50 (10.10)0 Chaturmasya0 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:48–07:36−1 Visha Yoga (weekday, tithi and nakshatra) 07:36–09:56−1 Vyatipata 14:09–06:50 (10.10)−1 Anandadi: Dhumra 06:48–09:56−2 Kshaya tithi−2 Rikta tithi 06:48–07:36

Panchanga at sunrise 06:48

Summary	Unfavourable day — Amrita Siddhi turned to poison, Vyatipata
Month	Ashwina (amanta) · Kartika (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Angirasa (No. 6) · Shaka 2034 · Vikram 2169 more
Period	Chaturmasya

At sunrise 06:50

Tithi	6Krishna-shashti (Nanda, Kartikeya) · until 05:44 (11.10) more
Nakshatra	Rohini, pada 4 (fixed, Prajapati (Brahma - Creator), Moon) · until 09:23 more
Yoga	Vyatipata (“calamity, downfall”, inauspicious) · until 12:07 more
Karana	Gara (movable) · until 17:53 more
Vara	Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Kanya (Virgo), Moon: Vrishabha (Taurus)

Changes during the day

from 09:23	nakshatra Mrigashirsha
from 12:07	yoga Variyana
from 17:53	karana Vanija
from 05:44 (11.10)	tithi Krishna-saptami
from 05:44 (11.10)	karana Vishti

Sun and Moon

Dawn	06:13
Sunrise	06:50
Noon	12:16
Sunset	17:42
End of twilight	18:18
Moonrise	20:27
Moonset	12:49
Day length	10 h 51 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 09:23

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, Rohini (06:50–09:23) is good for sowing.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Mrigashirsha (09:23–17:42) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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Festivals and periods

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day Ravi Yoga 09:23–06:52 (11.10) Amrita Siddhi Yoga 05:44–06:52 (11.10)

Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 06:50–09:23 Hutashana Yoga 06:50–05:44 (11.10) Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:50–05:44 (11.10) Amrita Siddhi turned to poison 09:23–05:44 (11.10) Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:44–06:52 (11.10)

Anandadi: Vardhamana 06:50–09:23 Anandadi: Ananda 09:23–06:52 (11.10)

Bhadra in heaven: 05:44–17:49 (11.10); Bhadra Puchha 10:37–11:50 (11.10); Bhadra Mukha 11:50–13:52 (11.10)

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	06:15–07:49, 00:46–02:23 (11.10)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	08:11–09:33
Yamaganda	10:54–12:16
Gulika Kalam	13:37–14:59
Dur Muhurta	12:37–13:21, 14:48–15:31
Varjyam	15:03–16:40

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 12:07–17:42

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 12:07–17:42
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 12:07–17:42
Bathing, washing hair	good 06:50–13:30, 15:19–16:22, 17:06–17:42

Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Rohini until 09:23, Mrigashirsha from 09:23; tithi Krishna-shashti; lagna Kanya 06:50, Tula 07:46, Vrischika 10:47, Dhanu 13:30, Makara 15:19, Kumbha 16:22, Mina 17:06

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Rohini (until 09:23) — destruction of all misfortunes; Mrigashirsha (from 09:23) — abundance (well-being, prosperity); Monday — clear, bright complexion.

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

Vyatipata 06:50–12:07: 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).
Monday: according to the Kalaprakashika, it is good for a haircut only during the waxing Moon.

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Unfavourable day · score S = +1

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: Amrita Siddhi turned to poison

+2 Ravi Yoga 09:23–06:52 (11.10)+1 Anandadi: Vardhamana 06:50–09:23+1 Auspicious nakshatra 06:50–09:23+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Yoga Variyana 12:07–06:52 (11.10)0 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 06:50–09:23 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Chaturmasya0 Hutashana Yoga 06:50–05:44 (11.10) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:50–05:44 (11.10) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Vyatipata 06:50–12:07−3 Amrita Siddhi turned to poison 09:23–05:44 (11.10)

Panchanga at sunrise 06:50

Summary	Unfavourable day — Yamaghanta, many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower)
Month	Ashwina (amanta) · Kartika (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Angirasa (No. 6) · Shaka 2034 · Vikram 2169 more
Period	Chaturmasya

At sunrise 06:52

Tithi	7Krishna-saptami (Bhadra, Indra) · until 06:07 (12.10) more
Nakshatra	Mrigashirsha, pada 4 (soft, Soma (Chandra, Moon), Mars) · until 09:41 more
Yoga	Variyana (“excellent, best”, auspicious) · until 10:46 more
Karana	Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 17:49 more
Vara	Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Kanya (Virgo), Moon: Mithuna (Gemini)

Changes during the day

from 09:41	nakshatra Ardra
from 10:46	yoga Parigha
from 17:49	karana Bava
from 06:07 (12.10)	tithi Krishna-ashtami
from 06:07 (12.10)	karana Balava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	06:15
Sunrise	06:52
Noon	12:16
Sunset	17:39
End of twilight	18:16
Moonrise	21:13
Moonset	13:56
Day length	10 h 47 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 09:41

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Mrigashirsha (06:52–09:41) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 06:52–17:39: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Dwipushkar Yoga 06:52–09:41 Ravi Yoga 06:52–09:41 Ravi Yoga 01:05–06:54 (12.10) Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:07–06:54 (12.10)

Hutashana Yoga 06:52–06:07 (12.10) Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:52–06:07 (12.10) Yamaghanta 09:41–06:54 (12.10)

Anandadi: Chara 09:41–06:54 (12.10) Anandadi: Rakshasa 06:52–09:41

Bhadra in heaven: 05:44–17:49; Bhadra Puchha 10:37–11:50; Bhadra Mukha 11:50–13:52

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	05:06–05:59
Abhijit Muhurta	11:54–12:37
Vijaya Muhurta	14:03–14:46
Godhuli	17:39–18:05
Pradosha	17:39–20:18
Nishitha	23:50–00:43 (12.10)
Amrita Kalam	00:20–02:01 (12.10)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	14:57–16:18
Yamaganda	09:34–10:54
Gulika Kalam	12:15–13:36
Dur Muhurta	09:01–09:44, 22:57–23:50
Varjyam	18:29–20:09

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 06:52–10:44, 15:15–16:18, 17:02–17:39

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 06:52–10:44, 15:15–16:18, 17:02–17:39
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 06:52–10:44, 15:15–16:18, 17:02–17:39
Bathing, washing hair	average throughout the daytime

Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Mrigashirsha until 09:41, Ardra from 09:41; tithi Krishna-saptami; lagna Kanya 06:52, Tula 07:43, Vrischika 10:44, Dhanu 13:26, Makara 15:15, Kumbha 16:18, Mina 17:02

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Mrigashirsha (until 09:41) — abundance (well-being, prosperity); Ardra (from 09:41) — sadness; Tuesday — harm to longevity.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Unfavourable day · score S = −7

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

+2 Ravi Yoga 06:52–09:41+1 Anandadi: Chara 09:41–06:54 (12.10)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 06:52–09:41+1 Yoga Variyana 06:52–10:460 Chaturmasya0 Dwipushkar Yoga 06:52–09:41−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 09:41–06:54 (12.10)−1 Anandadi: Rakshasa 06:52–09:41−1 Yoga Parigha 10:46–22:26−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−2 Hutashana Yoga 06:52–06:07 (12.10)−2 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:52–06:07 (12.10)−2 Vishti (Bhadra) 06:52–17:49−3 Yamaghanta 09:41–06:54 (12.10)

Panchanga at sunrise 06:52

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Tryahasparsha, Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi)
Month	Ashwina (amanta) · Kartika (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Angirasa (No. 6) · Shaka 2034 · Vikram 2169 more
Period	Chaturmasya
Festivals	Ahoi Ashtami · Kalashtami

At sunrise 06:54

Tithi	8Krishna-ashtami (Jaya, Vasus) · until 07:17 (13.10) more the tithi will also last until tomorrow’s sunrise (tryahasparsha)
Nakshatra	Ardra, pada 4 (sharp, Rudra (Roaring, angry image of Shiva), Rahu) · until 10:49 more
Yoga	Parigha (“bolt, barrier”, inauspicious) · until 10:06 more
Karana	Balava (movable) · until 18:37 more
Vara	Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Kanya (Virgo), Moon: Mithuna (Gemini)

Changes during the day

from 10:06	yoga Shiva
from 10:49	nakshatra Punarvasu
from 18:37	karana Kaulava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	06:17
Sunrise	06:54
Noon	12:16
Sunset	17:36
End of twilight	18:14
Moonrise	22:08
Moonset	14:50
Day length	10 h 42 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 10:49

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 (10:49–17:36) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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Festivals and periods

Ahoi Ashtami · Ahoi Mata

Mothers fast for the well-being of their children and break the fast in the evening on seeing the stars (some on seeing the Moon); Ahoi Mata is worshipped.

Rule: pradosha vyapini: 3 muhurtas after sunset, 17:36–20:16
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

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, 17:36–20:16
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 06:54–10:49

Hutashana Yoga all day Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) all day

Anandadi: Musala 06:54–10:49 Anandadi: Gada 10:49–06:56 (13.10)

Surya Dagdha tithi: Krishna-ashtami

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	05:08–06:01
Abhijit Muhurta	none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday
Vijaya Muhurta	14:02–14:45
Godhuli	17:36–18:03
Pradosha	17:36–20:16
Nishitha	23:49–00:43 (13.10)
Amrita Kalam	none on this day

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	12:15–13:35
Yamaganda	08:14–09:34
Gulika Kalam	10:55–12:15
Dur Muhurta	11:54–12:37
Varjyam	23:45–01:29 (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	good 06:54–10:49

Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Ardra until 10:49, Punarvasu from 10:49; tithi Krishna-ashtami; lagna Kanya 06:54, Tula 07:39, Vrischika 10:40, Dhanu 13:22, Makara 15:11, Kumbha 16:14, Mina 16:58

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Ardra (until 10:49) — sadness; Punarvasu (from 10:49) — strength of spirit (bravery, resilience); Wednesday — favour of the authorities.

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

Krishna-ashtami 06:54–17:36: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −6

+2 Ravi Yoga 06:54–10:49+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Yoga Shiva 10:06–06:56 (13.10)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 10:49–06:56 (13.10)0 Chaturmasya−1 Ashtami all day−1 Anandadi: Musala 06:54–10:49−1 Surya Dagdha tithi all day−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 06:54–10:49−2 Hutashana Yoga all day−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) all day−2 Tryahasparsha

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

Panchanga at sunrise 06:54

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Yoga Siddha, Anandadi: Siddhi; cons: Rikta tithi, Amrita Siddhi turned to poison
Month	Ashwina (amanta) · Kartika (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Angirasa (No. 6) · Shaka 2034 · Vikram 2169 more
Period	Chaturmasya

At sunrise 06:56

Tithi	8Krishna-ashtami (Jaya, Vasus) · until 07:17 more vriddhi: the same tithi also prevailed at yesterday’s sunrise
Nakshatra	Punarvasu, pada 4 (movable, Aditi, Jupiter) · until 12:41 more
Yoga	Shiva (“auspicious, benevolent”, auspicious) · until 10:02 more
Karana	Kaulava (movable) · until 07:17 more
Vara	Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Kanya (Virgo), Moon: Karka (Cancer)

Changes during the day

from 07:17	tithi Krishna-navami
from 07:17	karana Taitila
from 10:02	yoga Siddha
from 12:41	nakshatra Pushya
from 20:08	karana Gara

Sun and Moon

Dawn	06:19
Sunrise	06:56
Noon	12:15
Sunset	17:34
End of twilight	18:11
Moonrise	23:10
Moonset	15:31
Day length	10 h 38 min

Gardener’s calendar

tasks at sunrise: good — 6, average — 4, bad — 3

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

task	at sunrise	from 07:17	from 12:41

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Punarvasu (06:56–12:41) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Pushya (12:41–17:34) is good for sowing.

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Festivals and periods

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 06:56–12:41 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day Guru Pushya Yoga 12:41–06:58 (14.10)

Krakacha Yoga 06:56–07:17 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:56–07:17 Hutashana Yoga 07:17–06:58 (14.10) Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:17–06:58 (14.10) Amrita Siddhi turned to poison 12:41–06:58 (14.10)

Anandadi: Siddhi 06:56–12:41 Anandadi: Shubha 12:41–06:58 (14.10)

Surya Dagdha tithi: Krishna-ashtami

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	05:09–06:03
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	10:06–11:50

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	13:35–14:54
Yamaganda	06:56–08:16
Gulika Kalam	09:35–10:55
Dur Muhurta	10:29–11:11, 14:44–15:26
Varjyam	21:31–23:16

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 06:56–13:18, 15:07–16:10, 16:54–17:34

Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Punarvasu until 12:41, Pushya from 12:41; tithi Krishna-ashtami until 07:17, Krishna-navami from 07:17; lagna Kanya 06:56, Tula 07:35, Vrischika 10:36, Dhanu 13:18, Makara 15:07, Kumbha 16:10, Mina 16:54

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Punarvasu (until 12:41) — strength of spirit (bravery, resilience); Pushya (from 12:41) — increase in wealth; Thursday — success.

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

Krishna-ashtami 06:56–07:17: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Krishna-navami 07:17–17:34: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = +1

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

+1 Yoga Siddha 10:02–06:58 (14.10)+1 Anandadi: Siddhi 06:56–12:41+1 Auspicious nakshatra 06:56–12:41+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 06:56–12:410 Chaturmasya0 Guru Pushya Yoga 12:41–06:58 (14.10) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Hutashana Yoga 07:17–06:58 (14.10) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:17–06:58 (14.10) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:56–07:17 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Krakacha Yoga 06:56–07:17−1 Surya Dagdha tithi 06:56–07:17−1 Amrita Siddhi turned to poison 12:41–06:58 (14.10)−2 Rikta tithi 07:17–06:58 (14.10)

Panchanga at sunrise 06:56

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Anandadi: Utpata, Rikta tithi
Month	Ashwina (amanta) · Kartika (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Angirasa (No. 6) · Shaka 2034 · Vikram 2169 more
Period	Chaturmasya

At sunrise 06:58

Tithi	9Krishna-navami (Rikta, Serpent (Naga)) · until 09:06 more
Nakshatra	Pushya, pada 3 (light, Brhaspati, Saturn) · until 15:09 more
Yoga	Siddha (“perfected, accomplished”, auspicious) · until 10:26 more
Karana	Gara (movable) · until 09:06 more
Vara	Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Kanya (Virgo), Moon: Karka (Cancer)

Changes during the day

from 09:06	tithi Krishna-dashami
from 09:06	karana Vanija
from 10:26	yoga Sadhya
from 15:09	nakshatra Ashlesha
from 22:12	karana Vishti

Sun and Moon

Dawn	06:20
Sunrise	06:58
Noon	12:15
Sunset	17:31
End of twilight	18:09
Moonrise	none
Moonset	16:02
Day length	10 h 33 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 09:06	from 15:09

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Pushya (06:58–15:09) is good for sowing.

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Festivals and periods

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:58–09:06 Hutashana Yoga 09:06–07:00 (15.10) Jwalamukhi Yoga 15:09–07:00 (15.10)

Anandadi: Utpata 06:58–15:09 Anandadi: Mrityu 15:09–07:00 (15.10)

Bhadra on earth: 22:12–11:23 (15.10); Bhadra Puchha 00:13–01:32 (15.10); Bhadra Mukha 01:32–03:43 (15.10)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	05:11–06:04
Abhijit Muhurta	11:54–12:36
Vijaya Muhurta	14:00–14:42
Godhuli	17:31–17:58
Pradosha	17:31–20:13
Nishitha	23:49–00:43 (15.10)
Amrita Kalam	08:06–09:52

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	10:55–12:15
Yamaganda	14:53–16:12
Gulika Kalam	08:17–09:36
Dur Muhurta	09:05–09:47, 12:36–13:18
Varjyam	05:28–07:16 (15.10)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 09:06–10:32

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

Cutting hair, shaving	good 09:06–10:32
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	good 09:06–10:32
Bathing, washing hair	good 09:06–13:14

Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Pushya until 15:09, Ashlesha from 15:09; tithi Krishna-navami until 09:06, Krishna-dashami from 09:06; lagna Kanya 06:58, Tula 07:31, Vrischika 10:32, Dhanu 13:14, Makara 15:03, Kumbha 16:06, Mina 16:50

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Pushya (until 15:09) — increase in wealth; Ashlesha (from 15:09) — physical affliction (suffering); Friday — universal respect.

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

Krishna-navami 06:58–09:06: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).

Cautions:

Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
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 = −4

+2 Yoga Siddha 06:58–10:26+2 Pushya 06:58–15:09+1 Auspicious weekday0 Chaturmasya0 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 15:09–07:00 (15.10)0 Jwalamukhi Yoga 15:09–07:00 (15.10)−2 Hutashana Yoga 09:06–07:00 (15.10)−2 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:58–09:06−2 Rikta tithi 06:58–09:06−3 Anandadi: Utpata 06:58–15:09

Panchanga at sunrise 06:58

Summary	Unfavourable day — many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower), Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi)
Month	Ashwina (amanta) · Kartika (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Angirasa (No. 6) · Shaka 2034 · Vikram 2169 more
Period	Chaturmasya

At sunrise 07:00

Tithi	10Krishna-dashami (Purna, Dharma) · until 11:23 more
Nakshatra	Ashlesha, pada 3 (sharp, Naga - the lord of snakes (Sharpa), Mercury) · until 18:00 more Gandamula
Yoga	Sadhya (“attainable, amenable”, auspicious) · until 11:10 more
Karana	Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 11:23 more
Vara	Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Kanya (Virgo), Moon: Karka (Cancer)

Changes during the day

from 11:10	yoga Shubha
from 11:23	tithi Krishna-ekadashi
from 11:23	karana Bava
from 18:00	nakshatra Magha
from 00:37 (16.10)	karana Balava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	06:22
Sunrise	07:00
Noon	12:15
Sunset	17:29
End of twilight	18:06
Moonrise	00:18
Moonset	16:26
Day length	10 h 29 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 11:23

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:

Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 07:00–11:23: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Jwalamukhi Yoga 07:00–11:23 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:00–11:23 Hutashana Yoga 11:23–07:02 (16.10)

Anandadi: Manasa 07:00–18:00 Anandadi: Padma 18:00–07:02 (16.10)

Bhadra on earth: 22:12 (14.10)–11:23; Bhadra Puchha 00:13–01:32; Bhadra Mukha 01:32–03:43
Gandanta (tithi): 10:57–11:49
Gandanta (nakshatra): 11:16–00:45 (16.10)
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Ashlesha

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	05:12–06:06
Abhijit Muhurta	11:53–12:35
Vijaya Muhurta	13:59–14:41
Godhuli	17:29–17:56
Pradosha	17:29–20:12
Nishitha	23:48–00:43 (16.10)
Amrita Kalam	16:13–18:00

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	09:37–10:56
Yamaganda	13:33–14:52
Gulika Kalam	07:00–08:18
Dur Muhurta	07:00–07:42, 07:42–08:24
Varjyam	05:28–07:16

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: bad throughout the daytime

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

Cutting hair, shaving	bad throughout the daytime
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	bad throughout the daytime
Bathing, washing hair	average 07:00–13:10, 15:00–16:02, 16:46–17:27

Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Ashlesha; tithi Krishna-dashami until 11:23, Krishna-ekadashi from 11:23; lagna Kanya 07:00, Tula 07:27, Vrischika 10:28, Dhanu 13:10, Makara 15:00, Kumbha 16:02, Mina 16:46, Mesha 17:27

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Ashlesha — physical affliction (suffering); Saturday — decline of physical strength.

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

Bhadra on earth 07:00–11:23: no shaving or haircuts during Vishti Karana (according to the Muhurta Chintamani, Bhadra does harm when it is on earth; in heaven and in the netherworld its influence on earth is weak).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Unfavourable day · score S = −7

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

+1 Yoga Shubha 11:10–07:02 (16.10)+1 Anandadi: Manasa 07:00–18:000 Chaturmasya−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 07:00–18:00−1 Bhadra on earth 07:00–11:23−2 Hutashana Yoga 11:23–07:02 (16.10)−2 Jwalamukhi Yoga 07:00–11:23−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:00–11:23

Panchanga at sunrise 07:00

Summary	Unfavourable day — Yamaghanta, many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower)
Month	Ashwina (amanta) · Kartika (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Angirasa (No. 6) · Shaka 2034 · Vikram 2169 more
Period	Chaturmasya
Festivals	Rama Ekadashi · Govatsa Dwadashi (Vasu Baras)

At sunrise 07:02

Tithi	11Krishna-ekadashi (Nanda, Rudra) · until 13:54 more
Nakshatra	Magha, pada 2 (fierce, Pitris or Pitars - ancestors of the clan, forefathers, Ketu) · until 21:02 more Gandamula
Yoga	Shubha (“goodness, happiness”, auspicious) · until 12:05 more
Karana	Balava (movable) · until 13:54 more
Vara	Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Kanya (Virgo), Moon: Simha (Leo)

Changes during the day

from 12:05	yoga Shukla
from 13:54	tithi Krishna-dvadashi
from 13:54	karana Kaulava
from 21:02	nakshatra Purva-Phalguni
from 03:12 (17.10)	karana Taitila

Sun and Moon

Dawn	06:24
Sunrise	07:02
Noon	12:15
Sunset	17:27
End of twilight	18:04
Moonrise	01:28
Moonset	16:45
Day length	10 h 24 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 13:54

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Magha (07:02–17:27) is good for sowing, for root crops.

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Festivals and periods

Rama Ekadashi · Vishnu

The Ekadashi of the dark half of Ashwina (Kartika in North India), a few days before Diwali. Named after Lakshmi (Rama); the fast removes sins and brings prosperity.

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 11:23 (15.10)–13:54
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Parana (breaking the fast): 07:04–09:08 (17.10)

Govatsa Dwadashi (Vasu Baras) · Nandini the cow

Worship of cows and calves on the eve of Dhanvantari Jayanti: in the evening a cow with her calf is decorated and fed, and on this day milk products and wheat are not eaten. In Maharashtra it opens the festive week of Diwali.

Rule: pradosha vyapini: 3 muhurtas after sunset, 17:27–20:10
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:02–13:54 Yamaghanta 07:02–21:02 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 13:54–07:04 (17.10) Hutashana Yoga 13:54–07:04 (17.10) Krakacha Yoga 13:54–07:04 (17.10)

Anandadi: Chhatra 21:02–07:04 (17.10) Anandadi: Mudgara 07:02–21:02

Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Magha

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	18:20–20:08

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	16:08–17:27
Yamaganda	12:14–13:32
Gulika Kalam	14:50–16:08
Dur Muhurta	16:03–16:45
Varjyam	07:31–09:19, 06:03–07:51 (17.10)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: bad throughout the daytime

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

Cutting hair, shaving	bad throughout the daytime
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	bad throughout the daytime
Bathing, washing hair	average 07:02–13:06

Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Magha; tithi Krishna-ekadashi until 13:54, Krishna-dvadashi from 13:54; lagna Kanya 07:02, Tula 07:23, Vrischika 10:24, Dhanu 13:06, Makara 14:56, Kumbha 15:59, Mina 16:42, Mesha 17:23

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Magha — loss of property; Sunday — physical well-being.

Cautions:

Ekadashi: by custom, those who fast on this day do not cut their hair or shave.
The Muhurta Chintamani warns: whoever shaves in Magha nakshatra 4 times a year puts their life in danger — frequent haircuts in this nakshatra are best avoided.
Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Unfavourable day · score S = −7

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

+2 Yoga Shubha 07:02–12:050 Chaturmasya−1 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 13:54–07:04 (17.10)−1 Hutashana Yoga 13:54–07:04 (17.10)−1 Anandadi: Mudgara 07:02–21:02−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 07:02–21:02−1 Krakacha Yoga 13:54–07:04 (17.10)−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:02–13:54−3 Yamaghanta 07:02–21:02

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

Panchanga at sunrise 07:02

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Anandadi: Dhwaja, Yoga Shukla; cons: Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi), Fierce or sharp nakshatra
Month	Ashwina (amanta) · Kartika (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Angirasa (No. 6) · Shaka 2034 · Vikram 2169 more
Period	Chaturmasya · Diwali — five days, day 1
Festivals	Dhanteras (Dhanvantari Jayanti) · Soma Pradosha

At sunrise 07:04

Tithi	12Krishna-dvadashi (Bhadra, Sun (Ravi)) · until 16:28 more
Nakshatra	Purva-Phalguni, pada 2 (fierce, Bhaga (Share, Distributor) - god of wealth and family, Venus) · until 00:04 (18.10) more
Yoga	Shukla (“bright, pure”, auspicious) · until 13:02 more
Karana	Taitila (movable) · until 16:28 more
Vara	Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Kanya (Virgo), Moon: Simha (Leo)

Changes during the day

from 13:02	yoga Brahma
from 16:28	tithi Krishna-trayodashi
from 16:28	karana Gara
from 00:04 (18.10)	nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni
from 05:44 (18.10)	karana Vanija

Sun and Moon

Dawn	06:26
Sunrise	07:04
Noon	12:14
Sunset	17:24
End of twilight	18:02
Moonrise	02:38
Moonset	17:01
Day length	10 h 20 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 16:28

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Phalguni (07:04–17:24) is good for root crops.

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Festivals and periods

Dhanteras (Dhanvantari Jayanti) · Dhanvantari

The first day of Diwali: the appearance of Dhanvantari with the pot of amrita from the churned ocean. People buy gold and new utensils, and in the evening a lamp for Yama (Yama Deepam) is lit at the entrance to ward off untimely death.

Rule: pradosha vyapini: 3 muhurtas after sunset, 17:24–20:08
the tithi covers the decisive time on both days — the first is chosen by rule

Soma Pradosha · Shiva

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

Rule: pradosha vyapini: 3 muhurtas after sunset, 17:24–20:08
the tithi covers the decisive time on both days — the day with greater coverage is chosen

Chaturmasya
Diwali — five days, day 1

Muhurta

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:04–16:28

Anandadi: Dhwaja 07:04–00:04 (18.10) Anandadi: Shrivatsa 00:04–07:06 (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	17:24–17:51
Pradosha	17:24–20:08
Nishitha	23:48–00:42 (18.10)
Amrita Kalam	16:51–18:40

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	08:21–09:39
Yamaganda	10:56–12:14
Gulika Kalam	13:32–14:49
Dur Muhurta	12:35–13:16, 14:39–15:20
Varjyam	06:03–07:51

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 07:04–10:20, 14:52–15:55, 16:38–17:19

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	average 07:04–10:20, 14:52–15:55, 16:38–17:19
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 07:04–10:20, 14:52–15:55, 16:38–17:19
Bathing, washing hair	average 07:04–13:02, 14:52–15:55, 16:38–17:19

Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Purva-Phalguni; tithi Krishna-dvadashi until 16:28, Krishna-trayodashi from 16:28; lagna Kanya 07:04, Tula 07:19, Vrischika 10:20, Dhanu 13:02, Makara 14:52, Kumbha 15:55, Mina 16:38, Mesha 17:19

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

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

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: Dhwaja 07:04–00:04 (18.10)+1 Yoga Shukla 07:04–13:02+1 Auspicious weekday0 Chaturmasya−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 07:04–00:04 (18.10)−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:04–16:28

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	Avoid starting important matters — Sankranti day, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
Month	Ashwina (amanta) · Kartika (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Angirasa (No. 6) · Shaka 2034 · Vikram 2169 more
Period	Chaturmasya · Diwali — five days, day 2
Festivals	Tula Sankranti · Masik Shivaratri · Kali Chaudas

At sunrise 07:06

Tithi	13Krishna-trayodashi (Jaya, God of Love) · until 18:57 more
Nakshatra	Uttara-Phalguni, pada 2 (fixed, Aryaman (Lord of Hospitality), Sun) · until 02:58 (19.10) more
Yoga	Brahma (“Brahma, sacred knowledge”, auspicious) · until 13:56 more
Karana	Vanija (movable) · until 18:57 more
Vara	Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Kanya (Virgo), Moon: Kanya (Virgo)

Changes during the day

from 13:56	yoga Indra
from 18:57	tithi Krishna-chaturdashi
from 18:57	karana Vishti
from 02:58 (19.10)	nakshatra Hasta

Sun and Moon

Dawn	06:28
Sunrise	07:06
Noon	12:14
Sunset	17:22
End of twilight	17:59
Moonrise	03:48
Moonset	17:15
Day length	10 h 15 min

Sky

Tula Sankranti	18:39 — the Sun enters Tula (Libra)

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Phalguni (07:06–17:22) is good for sowing.

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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, 14:39–17:22
on the day the Sun enters the sign

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, 23:47–00:42 (19.10)
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Kali Chaudas · Kali

The night of the fourteenth tithi before Diwali (Gujarat, Maharashtra): at midnight people worship Kali and Hanuman to be rid of evil influences; lamps are lit.

Rule: nishitha vyapini: midnight, 23:47–00:42 (19.10)
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Chaturmasya
Diwali — five days, day 2

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:06–18:57

Anandadi: Prajapati 07:06–02:58 (19.10) Anandadi: Saumya 02:58–07:08 (19.10)

Bhadra in the netherworld: 18:57–08:06 (19.10); Bhadra Mukha 18:57–21:08; Bhadra Puchha 06:45–08:04 (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	18:54–20:41

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	14:48–16:05
Yamaganda	09:40–10:57
Gulika Kalam	12:14–13:31
Dur Muhurta	09:09–09:50, 22:52–23:47
Varjyam	08:08–09:56

Haircut and shaving

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

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

Cutting hair, shaving	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Bathing, washing hair	average 07:06–12:58, 14:48–15:51, 16:34–17:15

Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni; tithi Krishna-trayodashi; lagna Kanya 07:06, Tula 07:15, Vrischika 10:16, Dhanu 12:58, Makara 14:48, Kumbha 15:51, Mina 16:34, Mesha 17:15

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Uttara-Phalguni — destruction of all diseases; Tuesday — harm to longevity.

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

Sankranti at 18:39 — a Parva day: no haircuts or shaving on this day (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

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 = +4

Avoid starting important matters: Sankranti day

+2 Yoga Brahma 07:06–13:56+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:06–18:57+1 Anandadi: Prajapati 07:06–02:58 (19.10)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 07:06–02:58 (19.10)0 Chaturmasya−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−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 07:06

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Krishna Chaturdashi, Vaidhriti
Month	Ashwina (amanta) · Kartika (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Angirasa (No. 6) · Shaka 2034 · Vikram 2169 more
Period	Chaturmasya · Diwali — five days, day 2
Festivals	Naraka Chaturdashi (Choti Diwali) · Kali Puja

At sunrise 07:08

Tithi	14Krishna-chaturdashi (Rikta, Kali) · until 21:12 more
Nakshatra	Hasta, pada 1 (light, Savitar (Animating, Awakening), Moon) · until 05:39 (20.10) more
Yoga	Indra (“Indra, lord”, auspicious) · until 14:41 more
Karana	Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 08:06 more
Vara	Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Tula (Libra), Moon: Kanya (Virgo)

Changes during the day

from 08:06	karana Shakuni
from 14:41	yoga Vaidhriti
from 21:12	tithi Amavasya
from 21:12	karana Chatushpada
from 05:39 (20.10)	nakshatra Chitra

Sun and Moon

Dawn	06:30
Sunrise	07:08
Noon	12:14
Sunset	17:19
End of twilight	17:57
Moonrise	04:58
Moonset	17:28
Day length	10 h 11 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Hasta (07:08–17:19) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 07:08–08:06: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Shakuni 08:06–17:19: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it (it is suitable for sowing).
Krishna-chaturdashi 07:08–17:19: according to the Kalaprakashika, ploughing on Chaturdashi puts the owner’s life in danger.

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Festivals and periods

Naraka Chaturdashi (Choti Diwali) · Krishna

The victory of Krishna and Satyabhama over the demon Narakasura. Before sunrise, while the Moon is still shining, Abhyanga Snana is performed — a bath with oil and a healing paste.

Rule: Arunodaya: before sunrise, 05:18–07:08
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Abhyanga Snana: from moonrise to sunrise: 05:18–07:08

Kali Puja · Kali

Midnight worship of the goddess Kali on the night of Diwali (Bengal, Assam, Odisha): oil lamps, hibiscus flowers and mantras until dawn.

Rule: nishitha vyapini: midnight, 23:47–00:42 (20.10)
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Chaturmasya
Diwali — five days, day 2

Muhurta

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 07:08–05:39 (20.10)

Anandadi: Ananda 07:08–05:39 (20.10) Anandadi: Kaladanda 05:39–07:10 (20.10)

Bhadra in the netherworld: 18:57 (18.10)–08:06; Bhadra Mukha 18:57–21:08 (18.10); Bhadra Puchha 06:45–08:04

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	05:18–06:13
Abhijit Muhurta	none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday
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	22:59–00:45 (20.10)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	12:14–13:30
Yamaganda	08:24–09:41
Gulika Kalam	10:57–12:14
Dur Muhurta	11:53–12:34
Varjyam	12:18–14:05

Haircut and shaving

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

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

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

Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Hasta; tithi Krishna-chaturdashi; lagna Kanya 07:08, Tula 07:11, Vrischika 10:12, Dhanu 12:54, Makara 14:44, Kumbha 15:47, Mina 16:30, Mesha 17:12

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Hasta — imparting radiance (to the person); Wednesday — favour of the authorities.

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

Krishna-chaturdashi 07:08–17:19: a Rikta and Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Vaidhriti 14:41–17:19: 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 = +4

Avoid starting important matters: Krishna Chaturdashi

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 07:08–05:39 (20.10)+2 Yoga Indra 07:08–14:41+1 Anandadi: Ananda 07:08–05:39 (20.10)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 07:08–05:39 (20.10)+1 Auspicious weekday0 Chaturmasya0 Vishti (Bhadra) 07:08–08:06−1 Vaidhriti 14:41–07:10 (20.10)−3 Krishna Chaturdashi 07:08–21:12

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

Panchanga at sunrise 07:08

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Amavasya, Vaidhriti
Month	Ashwina (amanta) · Kartika (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Angirasa (No. 6) · Shaka 2034 · Vikram 2169 more
Period	Chaturmasya · Diwali — five days, day 3
Festivals	Diwali, Lakshmi Puja · Ashwina Amavasya

At sunrise 07:10

Tithi	30Amavasya (Purna, Pitris (ancestors)) · until 23:11 more
Nakshatra	Chitra, pada 1 (soft, Tvashtri (Heavenly Architect) or Vishwakarma (Vastu God), Mars) · until 08:03 (21.10) more
Yoga	Vaidhriti (“without support, discord”, inauspicious) · until 15:14 more
Karana	Chatushpada (fixed, inauspicious) · until 10:14 more
Vara	Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Tula (Libra), Moon: Kanya (Virgo)

Changes during the day

from 10:14	karana Naga
from 15:14	yoga Vishkambha
from 23:11	tithi Shukla-pratipat
from 23:11	karana Kimstughna

Sun and Moon

Dawn	06:32
Sunrise	07:10
Noon	12:14
Sunset	17:17
End of twilight	17:55
Moonrise	06:09
Moonset	17:41
Day length	10 h 06 min

Sky

New moon (Amavasya)	23:11

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise

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 (07:10–17:17) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Chatushpada 07:10–10:14: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Naga 10:14–17:17: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

Diwali, Lakshmi Puja · Lakshmi

The festival of lights, the main day of the five-day Diwali: in the evening, at Pradosha, Lakshmi and Ganesha are worshipped and rows of diyas are lit. It marks Rama’s return to Ayodhya; for merchants the new year and new account books begin on this day.

Rule: pradosha vyapini: 3 muhurtas after sunset, 17:17–20:04
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Ashwina Amavasya · Pitris (ancestors)

The new moon of Ashwina (Kartika in North India) — the night of Diwali: Lakshmi Puja and Kali Puja.

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 21:12 (19.10)–23:11
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Chaturmasya
Diwali — five days, day 3

Muhurta

Anandadi: Chara all day

Gandanta (tithi): 22:45–23:37

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	01:00–02:46 (21.10)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	13:29–14:45
Yamaganda	07:10–08:26
Gulika Kalam	09:42–10:58
Dur Muhurta	10:32–11:13, 14:35–15:15
Varjyam	14:27–16:12

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 throughout the daytime

Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Chitra; tithi Amavasya; lagna Tula 07:10, Vrischika 10:08, Dhanu 12:50, Makara 14:40, Kumbha 15:43, Mina 16:26, Mesha 17:08

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Chitra — improvement of well-being; Thursday — success.

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

Amavasya 07:10–17:17: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Vaidhriti 07:10–15:14: 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

Avoid starting important matters: Amavasya, Vaidhriti

+1 Anandadi: Chara all day+1 Auspicious nakshatra all day+1 Auspicious weekday0 Chaturmasya−3 Amavasya 07:10–23:11−3 Vaidhriti 07:10–15:14

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 07:10

Summary	Favourable day — Swayam Siddha Muhurta, Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi)
Month	Kartika (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Angirasa (No. 6) · Shaka 2034 · Vikram 2169 more
Period	Chaturmasya · Diwali — five days, day 4
Festivals	Govardhan Puja, Annakut

At sunrise 07:12

Tithi	1Shukla-pratipat (Nanda, Brahma) · until 00:52 (22.10) more
Nakshatra	Chitra, pada 4 (soft, Tvashtri (Heavenly Architect) or Vishwakarma (Vastu God), Mars) · until 08:03 more
Yoga	Vishkambha (“prop, bolt”, inauspicious) · until 15:33 more
Karana	Kimstughna (fixed) · until 12:04 more
Vara	Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Tula (Libra), Moon: Tula (Libra)

Changes during the day

from 08:03	nakshatra Swati
from 12:04	karana Bava
from 15:33	yoga Priti
from 00:52 (22.10)	tithi Shukla-dvitya
from 00:52 (22.10)	karana Balava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	06:34
Sunrise	07:12
Noon	12:14
Sunset	17:14
End of twilight	17:52
Moonrise	07:21
Moonset	17:55
Day length	10 h 02 min

Gardener’s calendar

tasks at sunrise: good — 7, average — 3, bad — 3

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

task	at sunrise	from 08:03

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Chitra (07:12–08:03) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Swati (08:03–17:14) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Kimstughna 07:12–12:04: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

Govardhan Puja, Annakut · Krishna

The fourth day of Diwali: Krishna lifted Govardhan Hill, sheltering the cowherds from Indra’s downpour. A “mountain” of food, the Annakut, is heaped up and offered to Krishna; in Maharashtra and South India it is Bali Pratipada, the day of King Bali.

Rule: Pratah Kala: morning, the first fifth of the daytime, 07:12–09:13
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Chaturmasya
Diwali — five days, day 4

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:12–00:52 (22.10)

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 00:52–07:14 (22.10)

Anandadi: Musala 07:12–08:03 Anandadi: Gada 08:03–07:14 (22.10)

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	00:35–02:19 (22.10)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	10:58–12:13
Yamaganda	14:44–15:59
Gulika Kalam	08:27–09:43
Dur Muhurta	09:13–09:53, 12:33–13:13
Varjyam	14:08–15:53

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average throughout the daytime

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average throughout the daytime
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average throughout the daytime
Bathing, washing hair	average throughout the daytime

Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Chitra until 08:03, Swati from 08:03; tithi Shukla-pratipat; lagna Tula 07:12, Vrischika 10:04, Dhanu 12:46, Makara 14:36, Kumbha 15:39, Mina 16:22, Mesha 17:04

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Chitra (until 08:03) — improvement of well-being; Swati (from 08:03) — relief from all suffering; 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

Favourable day · score S = +3

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

Swayam Siddha Muhurta: the day is auspicious for new undertakings in its own right; panchanga defects are not taken into account

+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:12–00:52 (22.10)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 07:12–08:03+1 Auspicious weekday0 Yoga Priti 15:33–07:14 (22.10)0 Chaturmasya0 Swayam Siddha Muhurta−1 Anandadi: Gada 08:03–07:14 (22.10)

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 07:12

Summary	Best day — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Anandadi: Siddhi; auspicious time — until 10:09
Month	Kartika (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Angirasa (No. 6) · Shaka 2034 · Vikram 2169 more
Period	Chaturmasya · Diwali — five days, day 5
Festivals	Bhai Dooj (Yama Dwitiya) · Chandra Darshan

At sunrise 07:14

Tithi	2Shukla-dvitya (Bhadra, Vidhatr) · until 02:12 (23.10) more
Nakshatra	Swati, pada 4 (movable, Waiu (Wind), Rahu) · until 10:09 more
Yoga	Priti (“love, affection”, auspicious) · until 15:37 more
Karana	Balava (movable) · until 13:35 more
Vara	Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Tula (Libra), Moon: Tula (Libra)

Changes during the day

from 10:09	nakshatra Vishakha
from 13:35	karana Kaulava
from 15:37	yoga Ayushman
from 02:12 (23.10)	tithi Shukla-tritya
from 02:12 (23.10)	karana Taitila

Sun and Moon

Dawn	06:36
Sunrise	07:14
Noon	12:14
Sunset	17:12
End of twilight	17:50
Moonrise	08:34
Moonset	18:12
Day length	9 h 57 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 10:09

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Swati (07:14–10:09) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Vishakha (10:09–17:12) is good for sowing, for root crops.

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Festivals and periods

Bhai Dooj (Yama Dwitiya) · Yama and Yamuna

The fifth and last day of Diwali: according to legend, Yama visited his sister Yamuna. Sisters apply a tilak to their brothers and pray for their long life, and brothers give their sisters gifts.

Rule: aparahna vyapini: the 4th fifth of the daytime, 13:13–15:12
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

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, 17:12–18:12
Crescent Moon above the horizon after sunset: 17:12–18:12

Chaturmasya
Diwali — five days, day 5

Muhurta

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 07:14–10:09 Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 07:14–10:09 Tripushkar Yoga 10:09–02:12 (23.10)

Anandadi: Siddhi 07:14–10:09 Anandadi: Shubha 10:09–07:16 (23.10)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	05:22–06:18
Abhijit Muhurta	11:53–12:33
Vijaya Muhurta	13:53–14:33
Godhuli	17:12–17:40
Pradosha	17:12–20:01
Nishitha	23:46–00:42 (23.10)
Amrita Kalam	02:28–04:11 (23.10)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	09:44–10:58
Yamaganda	13:28–14:43
Gulika Kalam	07:14–08:29
Dur Muhurta	07:14–07:54, 07:54–08:34
Varjyam	16:10–17:53

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 07:14–10:09, 14:32–15:35, 16:18–17:00

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	average 07:14–10:09, 14:32–15:35, 16:18–17:00
Cutting fingernails	average 07:14–10:09, 14:32–15:35, 16:18–17:00
Cutting toenails	average 07:14–10:00
Bathing, washing hair	average 07:14–12:43, 14:32–15:35, 16:18–17:00

Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Swati until 10:09, Vishakha from 10:09; tithi Shukla-dvitya; lagna Tula 07:14, Vrischika 10:00, Dhanu 12:43, Makara 14:32, Kumbha 15:35, Mina 16:18, Mesha 17:00

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Swati (until 10:09) — relief from all suffering; Vishakha (from 10:09) — loss of money; Saturday — decline of physical strength.

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Best day · score S = +7

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

Auspicious time ends by 10:09

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 07:14–10:09+1 Anandadi: Siddhi 07:14–10:09+1 Auspicious nakshatra 07:14–10:09+1 Yoga Priti 07:14–15:37+1 Auspicious tithi 07:14–02:12 (23.10)+1 Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 07:14–10:090 Chaturmasya0 Tripushkar Yoga 10:09–02:12 (23.10)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)

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

Panchanga at sunrise 07:14

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Ravi Yoga, Yoga Ayushman; cons: Anandadi: Utpata
Month	Kartika (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Angirasa (No. 6) · Shaka 2034 · Vikram 2169 more
Period	Chaturmasya

At sunrise 07:16

Tithi	3Shukla-tritya (Jaya, Vishnu) · until 03:12 (24.10) more
Nakshatra	Vishakha, pada 4 (mixed, Indra and Agni, Jupiter) · until 11:55 more
Yoga	Ayushman (“long-lived”, auspicious) · until 15:26 more
Karana	Taitila (movable) · until 14:45 more
Vara	Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Tula (Libra), Moon: Vrischika (Scorpio)

Changes during the day

from 11:55	nakshatra Anuradha
from 14:45	karana Gara
from 15:26	yoga Saubhagya
from 03:12 (24.10)	tithi Shukla-chaturti
from 03:12 (24.10)	karana Vanija

Sun and Moon

Dawn	06:38
Sunrise	07:16
Noon	12:13
Sunset	17:10
End of twilight	17:48
Moonrise	09:48
Moonset	18:33
Day length	9 h 53 min

Gardener’s calendar

tasks at sunrise: good — 3, average — 7, bad — 3

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

task	at sunrise	from 11:55

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 (07:16–11:55) is good for sowing, for root crops.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Anuradha (11:55–17:10) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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Festivals and periods

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 11:55–07:18 (24.10)

Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:12–07:18 (24.10)

Anandadi: Utpata 07:16–11:55 Anandadi: Mrityu 11:55–07:18 (24.10)

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	02:19–04:01 (24.10)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	15:55–17:10
Yamaganda	12:13–13:27
Gulika Kalam	14:41–15:55
Dur Muhurta	15:51–16:30
Varjyam	16:09–17:51

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 07:16–09:56, 14:28–15:31, 16:14–16:56

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 07:16–09:56, 14:28–15:31, 16:14–16:56
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 07:16–09:56, 14:28–15:31, 16:14–16:56
Bathing, washing hair	average throughout the daytime

Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Vishakha until 11:55, Anuradha from 11:55; tithi Shukla-tritya; lagna Tula 07:16, Vrischika 09:56, Dhanu 12:39, Makara 14:28, Kumbha 15:31, Mina 16:14, Mesha 16:56

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Vishakha (until 11:55) — loss of money; Anuradha (from 11:55) — loss of money. In general Anuradha is favourable, but not for the very first shaving, cutting or trimming of hair (“vapanam”); Sunday — physical well-being.

Cautions:

The Muhurta Chintamani warns: whoever shaves in Anuradha nakshatra 3 times a year puts their life in danger — frequent haircuts in this nakshatra are best avoided.

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = +2

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

+2 Ravi Yoga 11:55–07:18 (24.10)+1 Yoga Ayushman 07:16–15:26+1 Auspicious tithi 07:16–03:12 (24.10)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 11:55–07:18 (24.10)0 Anandadi: Mrityu 11:55–07:18 (24.10) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Chaturmasya−3 Anandadi: Utpata 07:16–11:55

Panchanga at sunrise 07:16

Summary	Best day — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Ravi Yoga; auspicious time — until 13:20
Month	Kartika (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Angirasa (No. 6) · Shaka 2034 · Vikram 2169 more
Period	Chaturmasya
Festivals	Vinayaka Chaturthi · Chhath: Nahay Khay

At sunrise 07:18

Tithi	4Shukla-chaturti (Rikta, Yama) · until 03:48 (25.10) more
Nakshatra	Anuradha, pada 4 (soft, Mitra (Friend), Saturn) · until 13:20 more
Yoga	Saubhagya (“good fortune, marital happiness”, auspicious) · until 14:57 more
Karana	Vanija (movable) · until 15:33 more
Vara	Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Tula (Libra), Moon: Vrischika (Scorpio)

Changes during the day

from 13:20	nakshatra Jyestha
from 14:57	yoga Shobhana
from 15:33	karana Vishti
from 03:48 (25.10)	tithi Shukla-panchami
from 03:48 (25.10)	karana Bava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	06:40
Sunrise	07:18
Noon	12:13
Sunset	17:07
End of twilight	17:46
Moonrise	11:02
Moonset	19:00
Day length	9 h 48 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 13:20

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, Anuradha (07:18–13:20) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Jyestha (13:20–17:07) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 15:33–17:07: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

Vinayaka Chaturthi · Ganesha

The monthly Chaturthi of Ganesha in the bright half of the month. Puja is performed at noon (Madhyahna); in the evening of this day devotees do not look at the Moon.

Rule: madhyahna vyapini: midday (the 3rd fifth of the daytime), 11:14–13:12
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Chhath: Nahay Khay · Surya and Chhathi Maiya

The first day of Chhath: a bath in the river and a single pure vegetarian meal — the start of the fast.

Rule: relative to a neighbouring festival

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 07:18–13:20 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 07:18–13:20

Anandadi: Manasa 07:18–13:20 Anandadi: Padma 13:20–07:20 (25.10)

Bhadra in heaven: 15:33–03:48 (25.10); Bhadra Mukha 15:30–17:33; Bhadra Puchha 02:34–03:48 (25.10)

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	05:11–06:52 (25.10)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	08:32–09:46
Yamaganda	10:59–12:13
Gulika Kalam	13:26–14:40
Dur Muhurta	12:32–13:12, 14:30–15:10
Varjyam	19:11–20:51

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 07:18–13:20, 14:24–15:27, 16:11–16:52

Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Anuradha until 13:20, Jyestha from 13:20; tithi Shukla-chaturti; lagna Tula 07:18, Vrischika 09:52, Dhanu 12:35, Makara 14:24, Kumbha 15:27, Mina 16:11, Mesha 16:52

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Anuradha (until 13:20) — loss of money. In general Anuradha is favourable, but not for the very first shaving, cutting or trimming of hair (“vapanam”); Jyestha (from 13:20) — loss (reduction) of landed property (real estate); Monday — clear, bright complexion.

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

Shukla-chaturti 07:18–17:07: 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

Best day · score S = +6

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

Auspicious time ends by 13:20

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 07:18–13:20+2 Ravi Yoga 07:18–13:20+1 Anandadi: Manasa 07:18–13:20+1 Auspicious nakshatra 07:18–13:20+1 Yoga Saubhagya 07:18–14:57+1 Auspicious weekday0 Chaturmasya0 Vishti (Bhadra) 15:33–03:48 (25.10)0 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 13:20–07:20 (25.10)−2 Rikta tithi 07:18–03:48 (25.10)

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 07:18

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Yoga Shobhana, Auspicious tithi; cons: Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Fierce or sharp nakshatra
Month	Kartika (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Angirasa (No. 6) · Shaka 2034 · Vikram 2169 more
Period	Chaturmasya
Festivals	Chhath: Kharna

At sunrise 07:20

Tithi	5Shukla-panchami (Purna, Soma) · until 03:59 (26.10) more
Nakshatra	Jyestha, pada 3 (sharp, Indra (Leader of the Gods), Mercury) · until 14:22 more Gandamula
Yoga	Shobhana (“splendid, beautiful”, auspicious) · until 14:10 more
Karana	Bava (movable) · until 15:57 more
Vara	Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Tula (Libra), Moon: Vrischika (Scorpio)

Changes during the day

from 14:10	yoga Atiganda
from 14:22	nakshatra Mula
from 15:57	karana Balava
from 03:59 (26.10)	tithi Shukla-shashti
from 03:59 (26.10)	karana Kaulava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	06:42
Sunrise	07:20
Noon	12:13
Sunset	17:05
End of twilight	17:43
Moonrise	12:13
Moonset	19:36
Day length	9 h 44 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Jyestha (07:20–14:22) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Mula (14:22–17:05) is good for sowing, for root crops.

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Festivals and periods

Chhath: Kharna · Surya and Chhathi Maiya

The second day of Chhath: a fast all day, and in the evening rice kheer with jaggery; then a strict waterless fast begins (about 36 hours) — until Usha Arghya at dawn on the fourth day.

Rule: relative to a neighbouring festival

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 11:33–14:22

Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:20–03:59 (26.10) Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:59–07:23 (26.10)

Anandadi: Chhatra 14:22–07:23 (26.10) Anandadi: Mudgara 07:20–14:22

Gandanta (nakshatra): 08:09–20:34
Gandanta (tithi): 03:34–04:22 (26.10)
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Jyestha

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	17:05–19:56
Nishitha	23:45–00:42 (26.10)
Amrita Kalam	none on this day

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	14:39–15:52
Yamaganda	09:47–11:00
Gulika Kalam	12:13–13:26
Dur Muhurta	09:17–09:56, 22:48–23:45
Varjyam	none on this day

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 07:20–09:48, 14:20–15:23, 16:07–16:48

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 07:20–09:48, 14:20–15:23, 16:07–16:48
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 07:20–09:48, 14:20–15:23, 16:07–16:48
Bathing, washing hair	average 07:20–12:31, 14:20–15:23, 16:07–16:48

Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Jyestha until 14:22, Mula from 14:22; tithi Shukla-panchami; lagna Tula 07:20, Vrischika 09:48, Dhanu 12:31, Makara 14:20, Kumbha 15:23, Mina 16:07, Mesha 16:48

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Jyestha (until 14:22) — loss (reduction) of landed property (real estate); Mula (from 14:22) — ruin of the family; Tuesday — harm to longevity.

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 = −2

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

+1 Yoga Shobhana 07:20–14:10+1 Auspicious tithi 07:20–03:59 (26.10)+1 Ravi Yoga 11:33–14:220 Anandadi: Chhatra 14:22–07:23 (26.10)0 Chaturmasya0 Yoga Atiganda 14:10–16:27−1 Anandadi: Mudgara 07:20–14:22−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 07:20–14:22−2 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:20–03:59 (26.10)

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 07:20

Summary	Unfavourable day — Yamaghanta, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
Month	Kartika (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Angirasa (No. 6) · Shaka 2034 · Vikram 2169 more
Period	Chaturmasya
Festivals	Chhath Puja: Sandhya Arghya · Skanda Shashti (Soorasamharam)

At sunrise 07:23

Tithi	6Shukla-shashti (Nanda, Kartikeya) · until 03:40 (27.10) more
Nakshatra	Mula, pada 3 (sharp, Nirriti (Goddess of Destruction or Alakshmi), Ketu) · until 14:57 more Gandamula
Yoga	Atiganda (“great danger”, inauspicious) · until 13:01 more
Karana	Kaulava (movable) · until 15:53 more
Vara	Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Tula (Libra), Moon: Dhanu (Sagittarius)

Changes during the day

from 13:01	yoga Sukarma
from 14:57	nakshatra Purva-Ashadha
from 15:53	karana Taitila
from 03:40 (27.10)	tithi Shukla-saptami
from 03:40 (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	13:17
Moonset	20:25
Day length	9 h 40 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 14:57

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Mula (07:23–14:57) is good for sowing, for root crops.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Ashadha (14:57–17:03) is good for root crops.

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Festivals and periods

Chhath Puja: Sandhya Arghya · Surya and Chhathi Maiya

The main day of Chhath (Bihar, East India): fasting devotees stand in water and make offerings to the setting Sun. Surya and Chhathi Maiya are prayed to for health, children and prosperity.

Rule: at sunset, 17:03
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Skanda Shashti (Soorasamharam) · Skanda (Murugan, Kartikeya)

The principal Skanda Shashti of the year — the victory of Murugan over the asura Surapadman. In South India it concludes a six-day fast; Murugan temples re-enact the battle.

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 03:59–03:40 (27.10)
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 14:57–07:25 (27.10) Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:40–07:25 (27.10)

Yamaghanta 07:23–14:57

Anandadi: Dhwaja 07:23–14:57 Anandadi: Shrivatsa 14:57–07:25 (27.10)

Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Mula

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	05:28–06:25
Abhijit Muhurta	none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday
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	08:24–10:02

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	12:13–13:25
Yamaganda	08:35–09:48
Gulika Kalam	11:00–12:13
Dur Muhurta	11:53–12:32
Varjyam	13:19–14:57, 00:36–02:12 (27.10)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 07:23–09:45, 14:16–15:19, 16:03–16:44

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 07:23–09:45, 14:16–15:19, 16:03–16:44
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 07:23–09:45, 14:16–15:19, 16:03–16:44
Bathing, washing hair	good 14:57–15:19, 16:03–16:44

Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Mula until 14:57, Purva-Ashadha from 14:57; tithi Shukla-shashti; lagna Tula 07:23, Vrischika 09:45, Dhanu 12:27, Makara 14:16, Kumbha 15:19, Mina 16:03, Mesha 16:44

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Mula (until 14:57) — ruin of the family; Purva-Ashadha (from 14:57) — ruin of the family; Wednesday — favour of the authorities.

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Unfavourable day · score S = −1

Strict prohibition: Yamaghanta

+1 Anandadi: Dhwaja 07:23–14:57+1 Auspicious weekday0 Ravi Yoga 14:57–07:25 (27.10)0 Yoga Sukarma 13:01–07:25 (27.10)0 Chaturmasya−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 07:23–14:57−3 Yamaghanta 07:23–14:57

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 07:23

Summary	Best day — Ravi Yoga, Anandadi: Prajapati; auspicious time — after 15:03
Month	Kartika (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Angirasa (No. 6) · Shaka 2034 · Vikram 2169 more
Period	Chaturmasya
Festivals	Chhath: Usha Arghya

At sunrise 07:25

Tithi	7Shukla-saptami (Bhadra, Indra) · until 02:50 (28.10) more
Nakshatra	Purva-Ashadha, pada 3 (fierce, Varuna, Venus) · until 15:03 more
Yoga	Sukarma (“good deed”, auspicious) · until 11:29 more
Karana	Gara (movable) · until 15:19 more
Vara	Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Tula (Libra), Moon: Dhanu (Sagittarius)

Changes during the day

from 11:29	yoga Dhriti
from 15:03	nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha
from 15:19	karana Vanija
from 02:50 (28.10)	tithi Shukla-ashtami
from 02:50 (28.10)	karana Vishti

Sun and Moon

Dawn	06:46
Sunrise	07:25
Noon	12:13
Sunset	17:00
End of twilight	17:39
Moonrise	14:11
Moonset	21:27
Day length	9 h 35 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 15:03

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, Purva-Ashadha (07:25–15:03) is good for root crops.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Ashadha (15:03–17:00) is good for sowing.

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Festivals and periods

Chhath: Usha Arghya · Surya and Chhathi Maiya

The end of Chhath: at dawn offerings are made to the rising Sun and the fast is broken.

Rule: relative to a neighbouring festival, 07:25

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 07:25–15:03

Krakacha Yoga 02:50–07:27 (28.10) Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 02:50–07:27 (28.10)

Anandadi: Prajapati 07:25–15:03 Anandadi: Saumya 15:03–07:27 (28.10)

Bhadra in the netherworld: 02:50–14:12 (28.10); Bhadra Puchha 04:31–05:39 (28.10); Bhadra Mukha 05:39–07:32 (28.10)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	05:30–06:27
Abhijit Muhurta	11:53–12:32
Vijaya Muhurta	13:48–14:27
Godhuli	17:00–17:29
Pradosha	17:00–19:54
Nishitha	23:45–00:42 (28.10)
Amrita Kalam	10:14–11:50

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	13:24–14:36
Yamaganda	07:25–08:37
Gulika Kalam	09:49–11:01
Dur Muhurta	10:37–11:15, 14:27–15:05
Varjyam	22:54–00:28 (28.10)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 15:59–16:40

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

Cutting hair, shaving	good 15:59–16:40
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	good 15:59–16:40
Bathing, washing hair	good 07:25–12:23, 14:12–15:15, 15:59–16:40

Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Purva-Ashadha until 15:03, Uttara-Ashadha from 15:03; tithi Shukla-saptami; lagna Tula 07:25, Vrischika 09:41, Dhanu 12:23, Makara 14:12, Kumbha 15:15, Mina 15:59, Mesha 16:40

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Purva-Ashadha (until 15:03) — ruin of the family; Uttara-Ashadha (from 15:03) — improved health; Thursday — success.

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Best day · score S = +5

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

Auspicious time begins after 15:03

+2 Ravi Yoga 07:25–15:03+1 Anandadi: Prajapati 07:25–15:03+1 Yoga Sukarma 07:25–11:29+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 07:25–02:50 (28.10)0 Auspicious nakshatra 15:03–07:27 (28.10)0 Chaturmasya−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 07:25–15:03

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: Auspicious nakshatra, Yoga Dhriti; cons: Vishti (Bhadra), Anandadi: Kaladanda
Month	Kartika (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Angirasa (No. 6) · Shaka 2034 · Vikram 2169 more
Period	Chaturmasya
Festivals	Masik Durgashtami · Gopashtami

At sunrise 07:27

Tithi	8Shukla-ashtami (Jaya, Vasus) · until 01:26 (29.10) more
Nakshatra	Uttara-Ashadha, pada 3 (fixed, Vishva-Deva (All Gods), Sun) · until 14:36 more
Yoga	Dhriti (“steadfastness, firmness”, auspicious) · until 09:31 more
Karana	Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 14:12 more
Vara	Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Tula (Libra), Moon: Makara (Capricorn)

Changes during the day

from 09:31	yoga Shula
from 14:12	karana Bava
from 14:36	nakshatra Shravana
from 01:26 (29.10)	tithi Shukla-navami
from 01:26 (29.10)	karana Balava
from 07:06 (29.10)	yoga Ganda

Sun and Moon

Dawn	06:48
Sunrise	07:27
Noon	12:13
Sunset	16:58
End of twilight	17:37
Moonrise	14:52
Moonset	22:42
Day length	9 h 31 min

Gardener’s calendar

tasks at sunrise: good — 6, average — 5, bad — 2

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

task	at sunrise	from 14:36

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, Uttara-Ashadha (07:27–14:36) is good for sowing.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Shravana (14:36–16:58) is good for sowing.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 07:27–14:12: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

Masik Durgashtami · Durga

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

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 02:50–01:26 (29.10)
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Gopashtami · Krishna Gopala

The day when Krishna first went out to herd cows. Cows are bathed, decorated and fed; Krishna Gopala is worshipped.

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 02:50–01:26 (29.10)
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 14:36–07:29 (29.10)

Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:27–01:26 (29.10) Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 01:26–07:29 (29.10)

Anandadi: Ananda 07:27–08:46 Anandadi: Kaladanda 08:46–16:09 Anandadi: Dhumra 16:09–07:29 (29.10)

Bhadra in the netherworld: 02:50–14:12; Bhadra Puchha 04:31–05:39; Bhadra Mukha 05:39–07:32

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	05:31–06:29
Abhijit Muhurta	11:53–12:31
Vijaya Muhurta	13:48–14:26
Godhuli	16:58–17:27
Pradosha	16:58–19:52
Nishitha	23:44–00:42 (29.10)
Amrita Kalam	08:19–09:54, 03:39–05:11 (29.10)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	11:01–12:12
Yamaganda	14:35–15:47
Gulika Kalam	08:38–09:50
Dur Muhurta	09:21–09:59, 12:31–13:10
Varjyam	18:26–19:58

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	good 07:27–12:19, 14:08–15:11, 15:55–16:36

Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha until 14:36, Shravana from 14:36; tithi Shukla-ashtami; lagna Tula 07:27, Vrischika 09:37, Dhanu 12:19, Makara 14:08, Kumbha 15:11, Mina 15:55, Mesha 16:36

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Uttara-Ashadha (until 14:36) — improved health; Shravana (from 14:36) — bodily development (physical growth); Friday — universal respect.

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

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

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = 0

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

+1 Auspicious nakshatra 07:27–14:36+1 Yoga Dhriti 07:27–09:31+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 14:36–07:29 (29.10)0 Anandadi: Ananda 07:27–08:460 Chaturmasya0 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:27–01:26 (29.10) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Yoga Shula 09:31–11:19−1 Ashtami 07:27–01:26 (29.10)−1 Anandadi: Kaladanda 08:46–16:09−2 Vishti (Bhadra) 07:27–14:12

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

Panchanga at sunrise 07:27

Summary	Best day — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi); auspicious time — after 09:13; auspicious time — until 13:37
Month	Kartika (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Angirasa (No. 6) · Shaka 2034 · Vikram 2169 more
Period	Chaturmasya
Festivals	Akshaya Navami (Amla Navami)

At sunrise 07:29

Tithi	9Shukla-navami (Rikta, Serpent (Naga)) · until 23:29 more
Nakshatra	Shravana, pada 3 (movable, Shri Vishnu, Moon) · until 13:37 more
Yoga	Ganda (“danger, knot”, inauspicious) · until 04:16 (30.10) more
Karana	Balava (movable) · until 12:32 more
Vara	Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Tula (Libra), Moon: Makara (Capricorn)

Changes during the day

from 12:32	karana Kaulava
from 13:37	nakshatra Dhanishtha
from 23:29	tithi Shukla-dashami
from 23:29	karana Taitila
from 04:16 (30.10)	yoga Vriddhi

Sun and Moon

Dawn	06:50
Sunrise	07:29
Noon	12:13
Sunset	16:56
End of twilight	17:35
Moonrise	15:24
Moonset	none
Day length	9 h 27 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 13:37

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Shravana (07:29–13:37) is good for sowing.

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Festivals and periods

Akshaya Navami (Amla Navami) · Vishnu

Good deeds done on this day “never diminish”, as on Akshaya Tritiya; the amla tree is worshipped and meals are taken beneath it. According to legend, the Satya Yuga began on this day.

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 01:26–23:29
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 07:29–13:37 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:29–23:29 Ravi Yoga 13:37–07:31 (30.10)

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 23:29–07:31 (30.10)

Anandadi: Sthira 07:29–13:37 Anandadi: Vardhamana 13:37–07:31 (30.10)

Mrityu Panchaka: 00:55 (30.10)–02:40 (03.11)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	05:33–06:31
Abhijit Muhurta	11:53–12:31
Vijaya Muhurta	13:47–14:25
Godhuli	16:56–17:25
Pradosha	16:56–19:51
Nishitha	23:44–00:43 (30.10)
Amrita Kalam	02:21–03:51 (30.10)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	09:51–11:01
Yamaganda	13:23–14:34
Gulika Kalam	07:29–08:40
Dur Muhurta	07:29–08:07, 08:07–08:44
Varjyam	17:22–18:52

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 07:29–12:15, 14:04–15:07, 15:51–16:32

Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Shravana until 13:37, Dhanishtha from 13:37; tithi Shukla-navami; lagna Tula 07:29, Vrischika 09:33, Dhanu 12:15, Makara 14:04, Kumbha 15:07, Mina 15:51, Mesha 16:32

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Shravana (until 13:37) — bodily development (physical growth); Dhanishtha (from 13:37) — longevity (increased vitality); Saturday — decline of physical strength.

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

Shukla-navami 07:29–16:56: 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

Best day · score S = +5

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

Auspicious time begins after 09:13

Auspicious time ends by 13:37

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 07:29–13:37+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:29–23:29+1 Anandadi: Sthira 07:29–13:37+1 Auspicious nakshatra 07:29–13:37+1 Ravi Yoga 13:37–07:31 (30.10)0 Chaturmasya0 Yoga Ganda 07:29–09:13−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−2 Rikta tithi 07:29–23:29

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 07:29

Summary	Favourable day — Ravi Yoga, Anandadi: Matanga; auspicious time — until 12:06
Month	Kartika (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Angirasa (No. 6) · Shaka 2034 · Vikram 2169 more
Period	Chaturmasya
Festivals	Kansa Vadh

At sunrise 07:31

Tithi	10Shukla-dashami (Purna, Dharma) · until 21:03 more
Nakshatra	Dhanishtha, pada 4 (movable, Vasu (kind) - 8 phenomena of nature, assistants of Indra, Mars) · until 12:06 more
Yoga	Vriddhi (“growth, increase”, auspicious) · until 01:01 (31.10) more
Karana	Taitila (movable) · until 10:19 more
Vara	Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Tula (Libra), Moon: Kumbha (Aquarius)

Changes during the day

from 10:19	karana Gara
from 12:06	nakshatra Shatabhisha
from 21:03	tithi Shukla-ekadashi
from 21:03	karana Vanija
from 01:01 (31.10)	yoga Dhruva

Sun and Moon

Dawn	06:52
Sunrise	07:31
Noon	12:13
Sunset	16:54
End of twilight	17:33
Moonrise	15:49
Moonset	00:05
Day length	9 h 22 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 12:06

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Shatabhisha (12:06–16:54) is good for sowing.

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Festivals and periods

Kansa Vadh · Krishna

Commemoration of Krishna’s victory over the tyrant Kansa in Mathura and the return of the throne to Ugrasena; it is celebrated in Mathura and Vrindavan.

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 23:29 (29.10)–21:03
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga all day

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 21:03–07:33 (31.10)

Anandadi: Matanga 07:31–12:06 Anandadi: Rakshasa 12:06–07:33 (31.10)

Mrityu Panchaka: 00:55–02:40 (03.11)
Gandanta (tithi): 20:41–21:24

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	03:31–04:59 (31.10)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	15:43–16:54
Yamaganda	12:12–13:23
Gulika Kalam	14:33–15:43
Dur Muhurta	15:39–16:16
Varjyam	18:43–20:11

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average throughout the daytime

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average throughout the daytime
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average throughout the daytime
Bathing, washing hair	average throughout the daytime

Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Dhanishtha until 12:06, Shatabhisha from 12:06; tithi Shukla-dashami; lagna Tula 07:31, Vrischika 09:29, Dhanu 12:11, Makara 14:01, Kumbha 15:03, Mina 15:47, Mesha 16:28

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Dhanishtha (until 12:06) — longevity (increased vitality); Shatabhisha (from 12:06) — gaining strength; Sunday — physical well-being.

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Favourable day · score S = +4

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

Auspicious time ends by 12:06

+2 Ravi Yoga all day+1 Anandadi: Matanga 07:31–12:06+1 Auspicious nakshatra 07:31–12:06+1 Yoga Vriddhi 07:31–01:01 (31.10)+1 Auspicious tithi 07:31–21:030 Chaturmasya−1 Anandadi: Rakshasa 12:06–07:33 (31.10)−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 07:31

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Bhadra on earth, Krakacha Yoga
Month	Kartika (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Angirasa (No. 6) · Shaka 2034 · Vikram 2169 more
Period	Chaturmasya
Festivals	Devutthana Ekadashi (Prabodhini)

At sunrise 07:33

Tithi	11Shukla-ekadashi (Nanda, Rudra) · until 18:10 more
Nakshatra	Shatabhisha, pada 4 (movable, Varuna, Rahu) · until 10:08 more
Yoga	Dhruva (“fixed, constant (the Pole Star)”, auspicious) · until 21:27 more
Karana	Vanija (movable) · until 07:39 more
Vara	Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Tula (Libra), Moon: Kumbha (Aquarius)

Changes during the day

from 07:39	karana Vishti
from 10:08	nakshatra Purva-Bhadra
from 18:10	tithi Shukla-dvadashi
from 18:10	karana Bava
from 21:27	yoga Vyaghata
from 04:37 (01.11)	karana Balava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	06:54
Sunrise	07:33
Noon	12:13
Sunset	16:52
End of twilight	17:31
Moonrise	16:09
Moonset	01:33
Day length	9 h 18 min

Gardener’s calendar

tasks at sunrise: good — 5, average — 6, bad — 2

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

task	at sunrise	from 10:08

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Shatabhisha (07:33–10:08) is good for sowing.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Bhadra (10:08–16:52) is good for root crops.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 07:39–16:52: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

Devutthana Ekadashi (Prabodhini) · Vishnu

Vishnu awakens from his four-month sleep — Chaturmasya ends, and weddings and other samskaras are permitted again. A small canopy of sugarcane stalks is built and Vishnu is woken with singing; the season of Tulasi Vivah begins.

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 21:03 (30.10)–18:10
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Parana (breaking the fast): 07:35–09:26 (01.11)

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 07:33–10:08

Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:33–18:10 Krakacha Yoga 07:33–18:10 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 18:10–07:35 (01.11)

Anandadi: Amrita 07:33–10:08 Anandadi: Musala 10:08–07:35 (01.11)

Bhadra on earth: 07:39–18:10; Bhadra Puchha 11:50–12:53; Bhadra Mukha 12:53–14:39
Mrityu Panchaka: 00:55 (30.10)–02:40 (03.11)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	05:36–06:34
Abhijit Muhurta	11:54–12:31
Vijaya Muhurta	13:45–14:23
Godhuli	16:52–17:21
Pradosha	16:52–19:48
Nishitha	23:44–00:43 (01.11)
Amrita Kalam	00:35–02:01 (01.11)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	08:43–09:53
Yamaganda	11:02–12:12
Gulika Kalam	13:22–14:32
Dur Muhurta	12:31–13:08, 14:23–15:00
Varjyam	15:55–17:21

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 07:33–10:08

Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Shatabhisha until 10:08, Purva-Bhadra from 10:08; tithi Shukla-ekadashi; lagna Tula 07:33, Vrischika 09:25, Dhanu 12:07, Makara 13:57, Kumbha 15:00, Mina 15:43, Mesha 16:24

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Shatabhisha (until 10:08) — gaining strength; Purva-Bhadra (from 10:08) — facing death (dangers); Monday — clear, bright complexion.

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

Bhadra on earth 07:39–16:52: no shaving or haircuts during Vishti Karana (according to the Muhurta Chintamani, Bhadra does harm when it is on earth; in heaven and in the netherworld its influence on earth is weak).

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 = −4

Avoid starting important matters: Bhadra on earth

+2 Ravi Yoga 07:33–10:08+1 Anandadi: Amrita 07:33–10:08+1 Auspicious nakshatra 07:33–10:08+1 Yoga Dhruva 07:33–21:27+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 07:33–18:100 Chaturmasya−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 10:08–07:35 (01.11)−1 Anandadi: Musala 10:08–07:35 (01.11)−1 Panchaka all day−2 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:33–18:10−3 Krakacha Yoga 07:33–18:10−3 Bhadra on earth 07:39–18:10

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

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

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.

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.

Angirasa (No. 6 of 60, “descendant of the sage Angiras”) — A year of plenty and the joys of life: favourable for rites, study and charity.
Northern samvatsara: Vyaya (No. 20)
Shaka Samvat 2034 · Vikram Samvat 2169 · Kali Yuga 5213
Next year — Shrimukha, from the new moon before Ugadi (the start of Chaitra) 17.03.2113
In South India (Shaka Samvat, lunar reckoning) the years of the 60-year cycle follow one another without a break, and the name of the year changes at Ugadi — at the start of Chaitra, on the first tithi of the bright half.

Shukla-dashami (10, waxing Moon)
Group: Purna. Deity: Dharma.
The tenth lunar day is patronized by Dharma, which favors virtuous deeds, religious events, spiritual practices, as well as other pious activities. You can start any important work.

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

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.

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.

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 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-ekadashi
pruning and weeding

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: 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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).

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.

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 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.

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.

Saturday
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Uttara-Ashadha
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shravana
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

Shukla-dashami
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-ekadashi
+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 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.

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

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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 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-ekadashi
pruning and weeding

Shukla-dvadashi
neutral

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.

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.

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

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

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.

Roga Panchaka
Began on a Sunday: the “illness” Panchaka — people guard their health and do not start medical treatment or journeys.
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.

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

Dhanishtha
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-dvadashi
0 — does not affect the haircut rating

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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 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-dvadashi
neutral

Shukla-triodashi
no pruning or felling

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.

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

Shatabhisha
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-triodashi
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

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.

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.

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

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

Shukla-chaturdashi
not good for sowing seeds, 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.

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.

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

Purva-Bhadra
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-chaturdashi
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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.

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

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

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

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)

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

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

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

nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra
Planting and sowing are allowed.

Purnima
sowing seeds, any undertakings

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Wednesday
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Uttara-Bhadra
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Purnima
−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-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.

Revati (27)
Meaning: Rich, prosperous
Symbol: Fish (sometimes a couple) or drum
Deity: Pushan (Prosperous)
Type: soft (mridu, maitra) — For arts and music, friendship and love, new clothes and jewellery, weddings and festivals.
Vimshottari lord: Mercury
Shakti: nourish (satiate at the expense of its abundance)

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.

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.

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 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.

Krishna-pratipat
digging, plowing, planting trees

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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

Revati
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Ashwini
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-pratipat
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-dvitya
−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.

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

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.

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

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

Krishna-tritya
any undertakings

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

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Friday
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Bharani
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-tritya
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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.

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.

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.

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: 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.

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.

Krittika
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-chaturti
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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.

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.

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

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

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

Krishna-panchami
any undertakings

nakshatra Rohini
Planting and sowing are allowed.

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.

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.

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.

Visha Yoga (weekday, tithi and nakshatra)
“Cobra venom”: a triple combination of weekday, tithi and nakshatra (Sun — 5th + Krittika, Mon — 2nd + Chitra, Tue — 15th + Rohini, Wed — 7th + Bharani, Thu — 13th + Anuradha, Fri — 6th + Shravana, Sat — 8th + Revati). The strongest of the kuyogas: the day is unfavourable for any activity.

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.

Rohini
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-panchami
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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-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.

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.

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.

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.

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

Mrigashirsha
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-shashti
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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.

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)

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

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

Krishna-saptami
soaking seeds is allowed, digging the ground

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

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.

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)

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

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

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).

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.

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.

Punarvasu
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-ashtami
0 — does not affect the haircut rating

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.

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

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

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

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

Krishna-ashtami
tillage and sowing are forbidden

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

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

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

Guru Pushya Yoga
A Thursday when the Moon is in Pushya. One of the best times for buying gold and valuables, beginning studies, mantra initiation and spiritual undertakings; not used for weddings.

Pushya
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-navami
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

Krishna-dashami
any undertakings

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

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.

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.

Ashlesha
−1 — unfavourable 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.

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.

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

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

Krishna-dashami
any undertakings

Krishna-ekadashi
plowing, pruning and weeding

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.

Krishna-ekadashi
0 — does not affect the haircut rating

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

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.

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.

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

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

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

Krishna-ekadashi
plowing, pruning and weeding

Krishna-dvadashi
neutral

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.

Magha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-dvadashi
0 — does not affect the haircut rating

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

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.

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

Krishna-dvadashi
neutral

Krishna-trayodashi
no pruning or felling

Diwali — five days, day 1
Dhanteras, Naraka Chaturdashi (Choti Diwali), Lakshmi Puja, Govardhan Puja and Bhai Dooj.

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.

Purva-Phalguni
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-trayodashi
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 Uttara-Phalguni
Planting and sowing are allowed.

Krishna-trayodashi
no pruning or felling

Diwali — five days, day 2
Dhanteras, Naraka Chaturdashi (Choti Diwali), Lakshmi Puja, Govardhan Puja and Bhai Dooj.

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.

Uttara-Phalguni
+1 — favourable 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.

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.

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.

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

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

Krishna-chaturdashi
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.

Hasta
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-chaturdashi
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Vaidhriti
The nitya yoga of “discord” is in force for most of the day: worldly undertakings are postponed, and the day suits fasting, prayer and spiritual practice.

Krishna 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.

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.

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.

The exact conjunction of the Sun and the Moon — the start of a new lunar month in the amanta system. A day for the ancestors and inner work.

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

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

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

Diwali — five days, day 3
Dhanteras, Naraka Chaturdashi (Choti Diwali), Lakshmi Puja, Govardhan Puja and Bhai Dooj.

Chitra
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Amavasya
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

Kartika (Vedic name Urja) — The holiest month for Vishnu: oil lamps (deepas), Govardhan Puja, Devutthana Ekadashi (end of Chaturmasya), Kartika Purnima.
Patron: Damodara; Aditya — Vishnu. Full moon in nakshatra Krittika. 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.

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.

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.

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 Chitra
No pruning; planting flowers, soaking and the like are allowed.

Shukla-pratipat
digging, plowing, planting trees

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).

Diwali — five days, day 4
Dhanteras, Naraka Chaturdashi (Choti Diwali), Lakshmi Puja, Govardhan Puja and Bhai Dooj.

Swati
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-pratipat
−1 — unfavourable 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).

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

Diwali — five days, day 5
Dhanteras, Naraka Chaturdashi (Choti Diwali), Lakshmi Puja, Govardhan Puja and Bhai Dooj.

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.

Vishakha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-dvitya
+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.

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)

Ayushman (3) — “long-lived”
Auspicious: health and healing, long-term matters and anything meant to last a long time.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

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

nakshatra 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.

Anuradha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-tritya
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

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.

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 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.

Jyestha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-chaturti
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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.

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.

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

Shukla-panchami
do not fell trees, any undertakings

Mula
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-panchami
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

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)

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 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.

Purva-Ashadha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-shashti
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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)

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

Shukla-saptami
soaking seeds is allowed, farming

nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha
Planting and sowing are allowed.

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.

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 Uttara-Ashadha
Planting and sowing are allowed.

Shukla-ashtami
tillage and sowing are forbidden

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)

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 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).

Mrityu Panchaka
Began on a Saturday: the most unfavourable — any risky ventures, journeys and heavy work are avoided.
The Moon in Kumbha or Mina (from the middle of Dhanishtha to the end of Revati). During these five nakshatras people do not travel south, gather firewood or grass, lay a roof or build a bed; cremation is performed with a special rite.

Shukla-navami
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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).

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.

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