Panchanga Calendar

October 2142

SamvatsaraShubhakrit (36)MonthAdhika Ashwina → Nija Ashwina from 19.10RituSharadAyanaDakshinayanaPlace55°45′ N 37°35′ E, UTC+3 changeAyanamsaLahiri

October 2142 falls, in the lunar calendar (amanta), within the months Adhika Ashwina (until 18.10), Nija Ashwina (from 19.10). Adhika Ashwina — intercalary month: annual festivals are, as a rule, moved to the following (Nija) month; no major undertakings are begun in it. Periods: all month — Chaturmasya; 19–27.10 — Sharad Navaratri (autumn). Major festivals: 19.10 Sharad Navaratri: Ghatasthapana; 26.10 Durga Ashtami (Maha Ashtami); 27.10 Maha Navami; 28.10 Vijayadashami (Dussehra).

Mon

Tue

Wed

Thu

Fri

Sat

Sun

1Dhan12until 10:16

2Shat13Bhauma Pradosha

3PBh14

4UBh15Purnima

5Rev1

6Ashw2

7Ashw3

8Bhar4Sankashti

9Krit5after 07:26

10Roh6after 11:02

11Ard7

12Pun8Kalashtami

13Push9

14Ashl10

15Mag11Parama Ekadashi

16PPh12Bhauma Pradosha

17UPh13Masik Shivaratri

18Has30Amavasya

19Chit1Navaratri begins

20Swa2until 15:51

21Vish3Navaratri, day 3

22Anu4until 13:45

23Jye5Navaratri, day 5

24Mul6Navaratri, day 6

25PAsh7Navaratri, day 7

26UAsh8Durga Ashtami

27Shra8Maha Navami

28Dhan9Dussehra

29Dhan10until 14:22

30Shat11Papankusha

31PBh12Pradosha

Day ratingBest daysFavourableOrdinaryAvoid new venturesUnfavourable

MarkersNavaratriAdhika Masaafter / until HH:MM

Moon5Waxing Moon5Waning Moon15Purnima30Amavasya

Nakshatra typesfixedsoftlightmovablesharpfiercemixed

Icons this month (18)

Pradoshaday of Purnima (full moon fast and puja)Amrita Siddhi Yogamoment of the full moon (see the time in the “Sky this month” card)SankashtiKalashtamiEkadashiShivaratriday of Amavasya (ancestor rites)Navaratri beginsSankrantiGoddess (Durga, Kali)Tripushkar YogaChandra DarshanVinayaka ChaturthiSkanda ShashtiSaraswati AvahanaDussehra

How to read the calendar

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

Best days

5.10 Fri — Amrita Siddhi Yoga, Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Anandadi: Shrivatsa
Revati (soft): for arts and music, friendship and love, new clothes and jewellery, weddings and festivals.
Adhika Masa: not for weddings, housewarmings or major new undertakings; good for spiritual practice.
10.10 Wed — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Ravi Yoga, Anandadi: Amrita after 11:02
Mrigashirsha (soft): for arts and music, friendship and love, new clothes and jewellery, weddings and festivals.
Adhika Masa: not for weddings, housewarmings or major new undertakings; good for spiritual practice.
20.10 Sat — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Anandadi: Siddhi, Auspicious nakshatra until 15:51
Swati (movable): for journeys and moving house, buying vehicles, gardening, quick and temporary changes.
22.10 Mon — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Ravi Yoga, Anandadi: Manasa until 13:45
Anuradha (soft): for arts and music, friendship and love, new clothes and jewellery, weddings and festivals.
29.10 Mon — Ravi Yoga, Anandadi: Amrita, Auspicious nakshatra until 14:22
Dhanishtha (movable): for journeys and moving house, buying vehicles, gardening, quick and temporary changes.

Festivals

2.10 Tue Bhauma Pradosha
4.10 Thu Adhika Purnima
8.10 Mon Sankashti Chaturthi (Vibhuvana Palaka)
12.10 Fri Kalashtami
15.10 Mon Parama Ekadashi
16.10 Tue Bhauma Pradosha
17.10 Wed Masik Shivaratri
18.10 Thu Adhika Amavasya
19.10 Fri Sharad Navaratri: Ghatasthapana
19.10 Fri Tula Sankranti
21.10 Sun Chandra Darshan
22.10 Mon Vinayaka Chaturthi
24.10 Wed Skanda Shashti
24.10 Wed Saraswati Avahana
26.10 Fri Durga Ashtami (Maha Ashtami)
27.10 Sat Maha Navami
28.10 Sun Vijayadashami (Dussehra)
30.10 Tue Papankusha Ekadashi
31.10 Wed Pradosha Vrat

Special muhurta yogas

4.10 Thu Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 05:20–06:39 (05.10)
5.10 Fri Amrita Siddhi Yoga 06:39–06:25 (06.10)
5.10 Fri Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day
7.10 Sun Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 06:43–07:07
9.10 Tue Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 06:47–07:26
10.10 Wed Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 06:49–06:24 (11.10)
11.10 Thu Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 05:22–06:53 (12.10)
12.10 Fri Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 06:53–04:02 (13.10)
17.10 Wed Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 19:01–07:05 (18.10)
20.10 Sat Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 07:10–15:51
20.10 Sat Tripushkar Yoga 15:51–01:53 (21.10)
22.10 Mon Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 07:14–16:43
26.10 Fri Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 01:48–07:24 (27.10)
27.10 Sat Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 07:24–04:45 (28.10)
30.10 Tue Tripushkar Yoga 16:12–07:32 (31.10)

Tripushkar Yoga: A coincidence of the weekday (Sun, Tue or Sat), a Bhadra tithi (2, 7 or 12) and a “tripada” nakshatra (Krittika, Punarvasu, Uttara Phalguni, Vishakha, Uttara Ashadha, Purva Bhadrapada). The result of whatever is begun repeats three times: good for purchases and investments, bad for losses, loans, surgery and funerals.

Avoid starting important matters

2.10 Tue — Anandadi: Mrityu, Panchaka, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn) (unfavourable day)
4.10 Thu — Bhadra on earth, Panchaka
11.10 Thu — Anandadi: Kana, Vishti (Bhadra), Fierce or sharp nakshatra
14.10 Sun — Bhadra on earth, Jwalamukhi Yoga, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
15.10 Mon — Krakacha Yoga, Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Fierce or sharp nakshatra
17.10 Wed — Kshaya tithi, Krishna Chaturdashi, Vishti (Bhadra)
18.10 Thu — Amavasya, Vaidhriti, Anandadi: Rakshasa
19.10 Fri — Sankranti day, Anandadi: Musala
23.10 Tue — Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Fierce or sharp nakshatra, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
26.10 Fri — Vishti (Bhadra), Tryahasparsha, Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi)
30.10 Tue — Bhadra on earth, Anandadi: Kana, Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi)

Sky this month

5.10 Full moon (Purnima) 03:49
19.10 New moon (Amavasya) 04:25
19.10 Tula Sankranti 11:09 — the Sun enters Tula (Libra)
30.10 Northern samvatsara: Nala → Pingala 21:07
There are no eclipses this month.

Periods

until 18.10 Adhika Masa
all month Chaturmasya
19–27.10 Sharad Navaratri (autumn)
1.10 10:16 – 6.10 06:25 Raja Panchaka
28.10 18:11 – 2.11 14:17 Roga Panchaka

Samvatsara and month

Shubhakrit (No. 36, “doer of good”) — A year of good deeds: success in new undertakings, plenty and harmony. more

Northern samvatsara: Nala → Pingala. Shaka Samvat 2064, Vikram Samvat 2199, Kali Yuga 5243.

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

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

Adhika Masa (intercalary month, also called Purushottama Masa or Mala Masa) — a lunar month during which the Sun does not pass into a new sign; it takes the name of the following month with the prefix “Adhika”, and the month after it is called “Nija” (true). In an Adhika month the annual festivals are not observed (they move to the Nija month; the exception is Ganga Dussehra, which in a year with Adhika Jyeshtha is celebrated in the intercalary month), weddings are not held, upanayana, housewarming and the laying of a house foundation are not performed, and no major undertakings are begun. Monthly observances — Ekadashis (Padmini and Parama), Pradosha, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri — are kept as usual, and the month itself is dedicated to Purushottama (Vishnu) and is especially good for japa, reading sacred texts, fasting and dana.

Nija Masa (“true month”) — the ordinary month of the same name that comes immediately after the Adhika month. The annual festivals and rites of that month are observed precisely in it (the exception is Ganga Dussehra when Jyeshtha is Adhika: it is celebrated in the intercalary month).

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	Favourable day — Anandadi: Shubha, Auspicious nakshatra; auspicious time — until 10:16 Adhika Masa: not for weddings, housewarmings or major new undertakings; good for spiritual practice.
Month	Adhika Ashwina (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Shubhakrit (No. 36) · Shaka 2064 · Vikram 2199 more
Period	Adhika Masa · Chaturmasya

At sunrise 06:31

Tithi	12Shukla-dvadashi (Bhadra, Sun (Ravi)) · until 23:44 more
Nakshatra	Dhanishtha, pada 2 (movable, Vasu (kind) - 8 phenomena of nature, assistants of Indra, Mars) · until 23:34 more
Yoga	Dhriti (“steadfastness, firmness”, auspicious) · until 18:31 more
Karana	Bava (movable) · until 10:42 more
Vara	Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Kanya (Virgo), Moon: Makara (Capricorn)

Changes during the day

from 10:42	karana Balava
from 18:31	yoga Shula
from 23:34	nakshatra Shatabhisha
from 23:44	tithi Shukla-triodashi
from 23:44	karana Kaulava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	05:55
Sunrise	06:31
Noon	12:19
Sunset	18:05
End of twilight	18:42
Moonrise	16:28
Moonset	02:24
Day length	11 h 33 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise

more — lunar calendar for gardeners

Festivals and periods

Adhika Masa
Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 06:31–23:34

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:31–23:44

Anandadi: Shubha 06:31–23:34 Anandadi: Amrita 23:34–06:33 (02.10)

Raja Panchaka: 10:16–06:25 (06.10)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:52–05:42
Abhijit Muhurta	11:55–12:42
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	12:00–13:47

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	07:58–09:25
Yamaganda	10:52–12:18
Gulika Kalam	13:45–15:12
Dur Muhurta	12:42–13:28, 15:00–15:47
Varjyam	none on this day

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 06:31–11:26, 15:57–16:59, 17:43–18:05

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

Cutting hair, shaving	good 06:31–11:26, 15:57–16:59, 17:43–18:05
Cutting fingernails	average throughout the daytime
Cutting toenails	good 06:31–11:26, 15:57–16:59, 17:43–18:05
Bathing, washing hair	good 06:31–14:08, 15:57–16:59, 17:43–18:05

Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Dhanishtha; tithi Shukla-dvadashi; lagna Kanya 06:31, Tula 08:25, Vrischika 11:26, Dhanu 14:08, Makara 15:57, Kumbha 16:59, Mina 17:43

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Dhanishtha — longevity (increased vitality); Monday — clear, bright complexion.

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 10:16

+1 Anandadi: Shubha 06:31–23:34+1 Auspicious nakshatra 06:31–23:34+1 Yoga Dhriti 06:31–18:31+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 06:31–23:340 Adhika Masa0 Chaturmasya0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:31–23:44 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Panchaka 10:16–06:33 (02.10)

Panchanga at sunrise 06:31

Summary	Unfavourable day — Anandadi: Mrityu, Panchaka Adhika Masa: not for weddings, housewarmings or major new undertakings; good for spiritual practice.
Month	Adhika Ashwina (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Shubhakrit (No. 36) · Shaka 2064 · Vikram 2199 more
Period	Adhika Masa · Chaturmasya
Festivals	Bhauma Pradosha

At sunrise 06:33

Tithi	13Shukla-triodashi (Jaya, God of Love) · until 01:32 (03.10) more
Nakshatra	Shatabhisha, pada 2 (movable, Varuna, Rahu) · until 01:54 (03.10) more
Yoga	Shula (“spear, sharp pain”, inauspicious) · until 18:57 more
Karana	Kaulava (movable) · until 12:41 more
Vara	Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Kanya (Virgo), Moon: Kumbha (Aquarius)

Changes during the day

from 12:41	karana Taitila
from 18:57	yoga Ganda
from 01:32 (03.10)	tithi Shukla-chaturdashi
from 01:32 (03.10)	karana Gara
from 01:54 (03.10)	nakshatra Purva-Bhadra

Sun and Moon

Dawn	05:57
Sunrise	06:33
Noon	12:19
Sunset	18:03
End of twilight	18:39
Moonrise	16:44
Moonset	03:34
Day length	11 h 29 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise

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 (06:33–18:03) is good for sowing.

more — lunar calendar for gardeners

Festivals and periods

Bhauma Pradosha · Shiva

Pradosha on a Tuesday (Bhauma is Mars): helps to get rid of illnesses and debts and pacifies Mars.

Rule: pradosha vyapini: 3 muhurtas after sunset, 18:03–20:33
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Adhika Masa
Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:33–01:32 (03.10) Ravi Yoga 01:54–06:35 (03.10)

Anandadi: Mrityu 06:33–01:54 (03.10) Anandadi: Kana 01:54–06:35 (03.10)

Raja Panchaka: 10:16 (01.10)–06:25 (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	18:03–18:28
Pradosha	18:03–20:33
Nishitha	23:54–00:44 (03.10)
Amrita Kalam	18:00–19:46

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	15:10–16:37
Yamaganda	09:26–10:52
Gulika Kalam	12:18–13:44
Dur Muhurta	08:51–09:37, 23:04–23:54
Varjyam	07:28–09:13

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 06:33–11:22, 15:53–16:55, 17:39–18:03
Cutting toenails	average throughout the daytime
Bathing, washing hair	average throughout the daytime

Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Shatabhisha; tithi Shukla-triodashi; lagna Kanya 06:33, Tula 08:22, Vrischika 11:22, Dhanu 14:04, Makara 15:53, Kumbha 16:55, Mina 17:39

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Shatabhisha — gaining strength; Tuesday — harm to longevity.

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Unfavourable day · score S = −3

A strict prohibition (a visible eclipse; Visha Yoga of the weekday, tithi and nakshatra; Amrita Siddhi turned to poison; Yamaghanta; the Anandadi yoga Mrityu) or a total score of -7 or lower: any new undertakings are best postponed.

Strict prohibition: Anandadi: Mrityu

+1 Auspicious nakshatra 06:33–01:54 (03.10)+1 Auspicious tithi 06:33–01:32 (03.10)0 Adhika Masa0 Chaturmasya0 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:33–01:32 (03.10) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Panchaka all day−3 Anandadi: Mrityu 06:33–01:54 (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 06:33

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Ravi Yoga, Anandadi: Padma; cons: Rikta tithi, Fierce or sharp nakshatra Adhika Masa: not for weddings, housewarmings or major new undertakings; good for spiritual practice.
Month	Adhika Ashwina (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Shubhakrit (No. 36) · Shaka 2064 · Vikram 2199 more
Period	Adhika Masa · Chaturmasya

At sunrise 06:35

Tithi	14Shukla-chaturdashi (Rikta, Kali) · until 02:53 (04.10) more
Nakshatra	Purva-Bhadra, pada 1 (fierce, Aja Ekapad - sunbeam or lightning strike, Jupiter) · until 03:50 (04.10) more
Yoga	Ganda (“danger, knot”, inauspicious) · until 19:05 more
Karana	Gara (movable) · until 14:16 more
Vara	Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Kanya (Virgo), Moon: Kumbha (Aquarius)

Changes during the day

from 14:16	karana Vanija
from 19:05	yoga Vriddhi
from 02:53 (04.10)	tithi Purnima
from 02:53 (04.10)	karana Vishti
from 03:50 (04.10)	nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra

Sun and Moon

Dawn	05:59
Sunrise	06:35
Noon	12:18
Sunset	18:00
End of twilight	18:37
Moonrise	16:59
Moonset	04:45
Day length	11 h 24 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 (06:35–18:00) is good for root crops.
Shukla-chaturdashi 06:35–18:00: according to the Kalaprakashika, ploughing on Chaturdashi puts the owner’s life in danger.

more — lunar calendar for gardeners

Festivals and periods

Adhika Masa
Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 06:35–03:50 (04.10)

Anandadi: Padma 06:35–03:50 (04.10) Anandadi: Lumbaka 03:50–06:37 (04.10)

Bhadra on earth: 02:53–15:24 (04.10); Bhadra Puchha 10:59–12:14 (04.10); Bhadra Mukha 12:14–14:19 (04.10)
Raja Panchaka: 10:16 (01.10)–06:25 (06.10)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:55–05:45
Abhijit Muhurta	none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday
Vijaya Muhurta	14:12–14:58
Godhuli	18:00–18:25
Pradosha	18:00–20:32
Nishitha	23:54–00:44 (04.10)
Amrita Kalam	19:11–20:55

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	12:18–13:43
Yamaganda	08:01–09:27
Gulika Kalam	10:52–12:18
Dur Muhurta	11:55–12:41
Varjyam	08:49–10:33

Haircut and shaving

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

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

Cutting hair, shaving	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Bathing, washing hair	average 06:35–14:00, 15:49–16:51, 17:35–18:00

Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Purva-Bhadra; tithi Shukla-chaturdashi; lagna Kanya 06:35, Tula 08:18, Vrischika 11:19, Dhanu 14:00, Makara 15:49, Kumbha 16:51, Mina 17:35

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

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

Shukla-chaturdashi 06:35–18:00: a Rikta and Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = 0

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

+2 Ravi Yoga 06:35–03:50 (04.10)+1 Anandadi: Padma 06:35–03:50 (04.10)+1 Auspicious weekday0 Adhika Masa0 Chaturmasya−1 Panchaka all day−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 06:35–03:50 (04.10)−2 Rikta tithi 06:35–02:53 (04.10)

Panchanga at sunrise 06:35

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Bhadra on earth, Panchaka Adhika Masa: not for weddings, housewarmings or major new undertakings; good for spiritual practice.
Month	Adhika Ashwina (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Shubhakrit (No. 36) · Shaka 2064 · Vikram 2199 more
Period	Adhika Masa · Chaturmasya
Festivals	Adhika Purnima

At sunrise 06:37

Tithi	15Purnima (Purna, Vishvedevas) · until 03:49 (05.10) more
Nakshatra	Uttara-Bhadra, pada 1 (fixed, Ahirbudhyana (Serpent of the Deep - Milky Way under the horizon), Saturn) · until 05:20 (05.10) more
Yoga	Vriddhi (“growth, increase”, auspicious) · until 18:52 more
Karana	Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 15:24 more
Vara	Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Kanya (Virgo), Moon: Mina (Pisces)

Changes during the day

from 15:24	karana Bava
from 18:52	yoga Dhruva
from 03:49 (05.10)	tithi Krishna-pratipat
from 03:49 (05.10)	karana Balava
from 05:20 (05.10)	nakshatra Revati

Sun and Moon

Dawn	06:01
Sunrise	06:37
Noon	12:18
Sunset	17:58
End of twilight	18:34
Moonrise	17:15
Moonset	05:56
Day length	11 h 20 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Bhadra (06:37–17:58) is good for sowing.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 06:37–15:24: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

Adhika Purnima · Purushottama (Vishnu)

The full moon of the intercalary month (Purushottama Masa). Annual festivals are not celebrated on this day, but holy bathing, fasting and charity are especially meritorious.

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 02:53–03:49 (05.10)
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Adhika Masa
Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:37–03:49 (05.10) Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 05:20–06:39 (05.10)

Anandadi: Chhatra 06:37–05:20 (05.10) Anandadi: Mitra 05:20–06:39 (05.10)

Bhadra on earth: 02:53–15:24; Bhadra Puchha 10:59–12:14; Bhadra Mukha 12:14–14:19
Raja Panchaka: 10:16 (01.10)–06:25 (06.10)
Gandanta (tithi): 03:24–04:13 (05.10)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:56–05:47
Abhijit Muhurta	11:55–12:40
Vijaya Muhurta	14:11–14:56
Godhuli	17:58–18:23
Pradosha	17:58–20:30
Nishitha	23:53–00:44 (05.10)
Amrita Kalam	00:14–01:56 (05.10)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	13:42–15:08
Yamaganda	06:37–08:02
Gulika Kalam	09:27–10:52
Dur Muhurta	10:24–11:09, 14:56–15:42
Varjyam	14:02–15:44

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 06:37–13:56, 15:45–16:47, 17:31–17:58

Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra; tithi Purnima; lagna Kanya 06:37, Tula 08:14, Vrischika 11:15, Dhanu 13:56, Makara 15:45, Kumbha 16:47, Mina 17:31

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Uttara-Bhadra — a good life; Thursday — success.

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

Purnima 06:37–17:58: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Bhadra on earth 06:37–15:24: no shaving or haircuts during Vishti Karana (according to the Muhurta Chintamani, Bhadra does harm when it is on earth; in heaven and in the netherworld its influence on earth is weak).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = +2

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

Avoid starting important matters: Bhadra on earth

+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:37–03:49 (05.10)+1 Anandadi: Chhatra 06:37–05:20 (05.10)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 06:37–05:20 (05.10)+1 Yoga Vriddhi 06:37–18:52+1 Auspicious weekday0 Adhika Masa0 Chaturmasya−1 Panchaka all day−3 Bhadra on earth 06:37–15:24

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 06:37

Summary	Best day — Amrita Siddhi Yoga, Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) Adhika Masa: not for weddings, housewarmings or major new undertakings; good for spiritual practice.
Month	Adhika Ashwina (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Shubhakrit (No. 36) · Shaka 2064 · Vikram 2199 more
Period	Adhika Masa · Chaturmasya

At sunrise 06:39

Tithi	1Krishna-pratipat (Nanda, Brahma) · until 04:19 (06.10) more
Nakshatra	Revati, pada 1 (soft, Pushan (Prosperous), Mercury) · until 06:25 (06.10) more Gandamula
Yoga	Dhruva (“fixed, constant (the Pole Star)”, auspicious) · until 18:19 more
Karana	Balava (movable) · until 16:07 more
Vara	Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Kanya (Virgo), Moon: Mina (Pisces)

Changes during the day

from 16:07	karana Kaulava
from 18:19	yoga Vyaghata
from 04:19 (06.10)	tithi Krishna-dvitya
from 04:19 (06.10)	karana Taitila
from 06:25 (06.10)	nakshatra Ashwini

Sun and Moon

Dawn	06:02
Sunrise	06:39
Noon	12:18
Sunset	17:55
End of twilight	18:32
Moonrise	17:34
Moonset	07:10
Day length	11 h 15 min

Sky

Full moon (Purnima)	03:49

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

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 (06:39–17:55) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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Festivals and periods

Adhika Masa
Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:39–04:19 (06.10) Amrita Siddhi Yoga 06:39–06:25 (06.10) Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:19–06:41 (06.10)

Anandadi: Shrivatsa 06:39–06:25 (06.10) Anandadi: Vajra 06:25–06:41 (06.10)

Raja Panchaka: 10:16 (01.10)–06:25 (06.10)
Gandanta (nakshatra): 00:11–12:38 (06.10)
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Revati

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:58–05:49
Abhijit Muhurta	11:55–12:40
Vijaya Muhurta	14:10–14:55
Godhuli	17:55–18:21
Pradosha	17:55–20:28
Nishitha	23:53–00:44 (06.10)
Amrita Kalam	03:55–05:35 (06.10)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	10:53–12:17
Yamaganda	15:06–16:31
Gulika Kalam	08:04–09:28
Dur Muhurta	08:54–09:39, 12:40–13:25
Varjyam	17:53–19:33

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 06:39–13:52, 15:41–16:44, 17:27–17:55

Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Revati; tithi Krishna-pratipat; lagna Kanya 06:39, Tula 08:10, Vrischika 11:11, Dhanu 13:52, Makara 15:41, Kumbha 16:44, Mina 17:27

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Revati — increase in property; 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 = +10

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

+4 Amrita Siddhi Yoga 06:39–06:25 (06.10)+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:39–04:19 (06.10)+1 Anandadi: Shrivatsa 06:39–06:25 (06.10)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 06:39–06:25 (06.10)+1 Yoga Dhruva 06:39–18:19+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 06:39–04:19 (06.10)0 Adhika Masa0 Chaturmasya−1 Panchaka 06:39–06:25 (06.10)

Panchanga at sunrise 06:39

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Anandadi: Saumya, Auspicious nakshatra; cons: Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn), Gandanta Adhika Masa: not for weddings, housewarmings or major new undertakings; good for spiritual practice.
Month	Adhika Ashwina (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Shubhakrit (No. 36) · Shaka 2064 · Vikram 2199 more
Period	Adhika Masa · Chaturmasya

At sunrise 06:41

Tithi	2Krishna-dvitya (Bhadra, Vidhatr) · until 04:25 (07.10) more
Nakshatra	Ashwini, pada 1 (light, Ashwini Kumara, Ketu) · until 07:07 (07.10) more Gandamula
Yoga	Vyaghata (“crushing blow”, inauspicious) · until 17:26 more
Karana	Taitila (movable) · until 16:25 more
Vara	Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Kanya (Virgo), Moon: Mesha (Aries)

Changes during the day

from 16:25	karana Gara
from 17:26	yoga Harshana
from 04:25 (07.10)	tithi Krishna-tritya
from 04:25 (07.10)	karana Vanija

Sun and Moon

Dawn	06:04
Sunrise	06:41
Noon	12:17
Sunset	17:52
End of twilight	18:29
Moonrise	17:55
Moonset	08:25
Day length	11 h 11 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

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Festivals and periods

Adhika Masa
Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Anandadi: Saumya all day

Gandanta (nakshatra): 00:11–12:38
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Ashwini

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:59–05:50
Abhijit Muhurta	11:54–12:39
Vijaya Muhurta	14:09–14:53
Godhuli	17:52–18:18
Pradosha	17:52–20:27
Nishitha	23:52–00:44 (07.10)
Amrita Kalam	23:43–01:21 (07.10)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	09:29–10:53
Yamaganda	13:41–15:05
Gulika Kalam	06:41–08:05
Dur Muhurta	06:41–07:26, 07:26–08:11
Varjyam	03:00–04:39 (07.10)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 06:41–11:07, 15:37–16:40, 17:23–17:52

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 06:41–11:07, 15:37–16:40, 17:23–17:52
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 06:41–11:07, 15:37–16:40, 17:23–17:52
Bathing, washing hair	average throughout the daytime

Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Ashwini; tithi Krishna-dvitya; lagna Kanya 06:41, Tula 08:06, Vrischika 11:07, Dhanu 13:48, Makara 15:37, Kumbha 16:40, Mina 17:23

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Ashwini — joy; Saturday — decline of physical strength.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = +1

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

+1 Anandadi: Saumya all day+1 Auspicious nakshatra all day+1 Auspicious tithi 06:41–04:25 (07.10)0 Yoga Harshana 17:26–06:43 (07.10)0 Adhika Masa0 Chaturmasya−1 Gandanta 06:41–12:38−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)

Panchanga at sunrise 06:41

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Auspicious nakshatra, Yoga Harshana; cons: Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra), Anandadi: Kaladanda Adhika Masa: not for weddings, housewarmings or major new undertakings; good for spiritual practice.
Month	Adhika Ashwina (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Shubhakrit (No. 36) · Shaka 2064 · Vikram 2199 more
Period	Adhika Masa · Chaturmasya

At sunrise 06:43

Tithi	3Krishna-tritya (Jaya, Vishnu) · until 04:08 (08.10) more
Nakshatra	Ashwini, pada 4 (light, Ashwini Kumara, Ketu) · until 07:07 more Gandamula
Yoga	Harshana (“delighting”, auspicious) · until 16:16 more
Karana	Vanija (movable) · until 16:19 more
Vara	Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Kanya (Virgo), Moon: Mesha (Aries)

Changes during the day

from 07:07	nakshatra Bharani
from 16:16	yoga Vajra
from 16:19	karana Vishti
from 04:08 (08.10)	tithi Krishna-chaturti
from 04:08 (08.10)	karana Bava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	06:06
Sunrise	06:43
Noon	12:17
Sunset	17:50
End of twilight	18:27
Moonrise	18:22
Moonset	09:40
Day length	11 h 06 min

Gardener’s calendar

tasks at sunrise: good — 2, average — 9, bad — 2

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

task	at sunrise	from 07:07

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Bharani (07:07–17:50) is good for root crops.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 16:19–17:50: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

Adhika Masa
Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 06:43–07:07

Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 07:07–06:45 (08.10) Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:08–06:45 (08.10)

Anandadi: Ananda 06:43–07:07 Anandadi: Kaladanda 07:07–06:45 (08.10)

Bhadra in heaven: 16:19–04:08 (08.10); Bhadra Puchha 23:59–01:10 (08.10); Bhadra Mukha 01:10–03:08 (08.10)
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Ashwini

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	05:00–05:52
Abhijit Muhurta	11:54–12:39
Vijaya Muhurta	14:08–14:52
Godhuli	17:50–18:16
Pradosha	17:50–20:25
Nishitha	23:52–00:43 (08.10)
Amrita Kalam	02:35–04:13 (08.10)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	16:27–17:50
Yamaganda	12:17–13:40
Gulika Kalam	15:03–16:27
Dur Muhurta	16:21–17:05
Varjyam	16:51–18:29

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 06:43–11:03, 15:33–16:36, 17:19–17:50

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 06:43–11:03, 15:33–16:36, 17:19–17:50
Cutting fingernails	average 06:43–07:07
Cutting toenails	average 06:43–11:03, 15:33–16:36, 17:19–17:50
Bathing, washing hair	average 06:43–13:45, 15:33–16:36, 17:19–17:50

Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Ashwini until 07:07, Bharani from 07:07; tithi Krishna-tritya; lagna Kanya 06:43, Tula 08:02, Vrischika 11:03, Dhanu 13:45, Makara 15:33, Kumbha 16:36, Mina 17:19

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Ashwini (until 07:07) — joy; Bharani (from 07:07) — facing death (dangers); Sunday — physical well-being.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = −2

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

+1 Auspicious nakshatra 06:43–07:07+1 Yoga Harshana 06:43–16:16+1 Auspicious tithi 06:43–04:08 (08.10)0 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 06:43–07:070 Anandadi: Ananda 06:43–07:070 Adhika Masa0 Chaturmasya0 Yoga Vajra 16:16–17:230 Vishti (Bhadra) 16:19–04:08 (08.10)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 07:07–06:45 (08.10)−1 Anandadi: Kaladanda 07:07–06:45 (08.10)−3 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 07:07–06:45 (08.10)

Panchanga at sunrise 06:43

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Anandadi: Sthira, Auspicious weekday; cons: Rikta tithi, Fierce or sharp nakshatra Adhika Masa: not for weddings, housewarmings or major new undertakings; good for spiritual practice.
Month	Adhika Ashwina (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Shubhakrit (No. 36) · Shaka 2064 · Vikram 2199 more
Period	Adhika Masa · Chaturmasya
Festivals	Sankashti Chaturthi (Vibhuvana Palaka)

At sunrise 06:45

Tithi	4Krishna-chaturti (Rikta, Yama) · until 03:30 (09.10) more
Nakshatra	Bharani, pada 4 (fierce, Yama (Dharma-raja), Venus) · until 07:27 more
Yoga	Vajra (“diamond, thunderbolt”, inauspicious) · until 14:48 more
Karana	Bava (movable) · until 15:51 more
Vara	Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Kanya (Virgo), Moon: Mesha (Aries)

Changes during the day

from 07:27	nakshatra Krittika
from 14:48	yoga Siddhi
from 15:51	karana Balava
from 03:30 (09.10)	tithi Krishna-panchami
from 03:30 (09.10)	karana Kaulava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	06:08
Sunrise	06:45
Noon	12:17
Sunset	17:47
End of twilight	18:24
Moonrise	18:57
Moonset	10:54
Day length	11 h 01 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 07:27

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Bharani (06:45–07:27) is good for root crops.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Krittika (07:27–17:47) is good for root crops.

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Festivals and periods

Sankashti Chaturthi (Vibhuvana Palaka) · Ganesha

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

Rule: at moonrise, 18:57
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Adhika Masa
Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Anandadi: Chara 06:45–07:27 Anandadi: Sthira 07:27–06:47 (09.10)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	05:02–05:54
Abhijit Muhurta	11:54–12:38
Vijaya Muhurta	14:07–14:51
Godhuli	17:47–18:13
Pradosha	17:47–20:23
Nishitha	23:51–00:43 (09.10)
Amrita Kalam	05:03–06:39 (09.10)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	08:08–09:31
Yamaganda	10:54–12:16
Gulika Kalam	13:39–15:02
Dur Muhurta	12:38–13:22, 14:51–15:35
Varjyam	19:27–21:03

Haircut and shaving

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

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

Cutting hair, shaving	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Bathing, washing hair	average 06:45–13:41, 15:29–16:32, 17:15–17:47

Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Bharani until 07:27, Krittika from 07:27; tithi Krishna-chaturti; lagna Kanya 06:45, Tula 07:58, Vrischika 10:59, Dhanu 13:41, Makara 15:29, Kumbha 16:32, Mina 17:15

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Bharani (until 07:27) — facing death (dangers); Krittika (from 07:27) — consumption (a wasting disease); Monday — clear, bright complexion.

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

Krishna-chaturti 06:45–17:47: 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).
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: Sthira 07:27–06:47 (09.10)+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Yoga Siddhi 14:48–06:47 (09.10)0 Adhika Masa0 Chaturmasya−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 06:45–07:27−2 Rikta tithi 06:45–03:30 (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 06:45

Summary	Favourable day — Yoga Siddhi, Anandadi: Matanga; auspicious time — after 07:26; auspicious time — until 13:03 Adhika Masa: not for weddings, housewarmings or major new undertakings; good for spiritual practice.
Month	Adhika Ashwina (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Shubhakrit (No. 36) · Shaka 2064 · Vikram 2199 more
Period	Adhika Masa · Chaturmasya

At sunrise 06:47

Tithi	5Krishna-panchami (Purna, Soma) · until 02:31 (10.10) more
Nakshatra	Krittika, pada 4 (mixed, Agni, Sun) · until 07:26 more
Yoga	Siddhi (“success, accomplishment”, auspicious) · until 13:03 more
Karana	Kaulava (movable) · until 15:03 more
Vara	Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Kanya (Virgo), Moon: Vrishabha (Taurus)

Changes during the day

from 07:26	nakshatra Rohini
from 13:03	yoga Vyatipata
from 15:03	karana Taitila
from 02:31 (10.10)	tithi Krishna-shashti
from 02:31 (10.10)	karana Gara

Sun and Moon

Dawn	06:10
Sunrise	06:47
Noon	12:17
Sunset	17:45
End of twilight	18:22
Moonrise	19:43
Moonset	12:02
Day length	10 h 57 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 07:26

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Krittika (06:47–07:26) is good for root crops.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Rohini (07:26–17:45) is good for sowing.

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Festivals and periods

Adhika Masa
Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 06:47–07:26

Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:47–02:31 (10.10) Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 02:31–06:49 (10.10) Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 02:31–06:49 (10.10)

Anandadi: Matanga 07:26–06:49 (10.10) Anandadi: Gada 06:47–07:26

Gandanta (tithi): 02:08–02:53 (10.10)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	05:03–05:55
Abhijit Muhurta	11:54–12:38
Vijaya Muhurta	14:06–14:49
Godhuli	17:45–18:11
Pradosha	17:45–20:22
Nishitha	23:51–00:43 (10.10)
Amrita Kalam	03:56–05:31 (10.10)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	15:00–16:23
Yamaganda	09:32–10:54
Gulika Kalam	12:16–13:38
Dur Muhurta	08:59–09:43, 22:59–23:51
Varjyam	23:12–00:47 (10.10)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 06:47–13:03

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 06:47–13:03
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 06:47–13:03
Bathing, washing hair	average throughout the daytime

Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Krittika until 07:26, Rohini from 07:26; tithi Krishna-panchami; lagna Kanya 06:47, Tula 07:54, Vrischika 10:55, Dhanu 13:37, Makara 15:25, Kumbha 16:28, Mina 17:11

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Krittika (until 07:26) — consumption (a wasting disease); Rohini (from 07:26) — destruction of all misfortunes; Tuesday — harm to longevity.

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

Vyatipata 13:03–17:45: 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).

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Day summary

Favourable day · score S = +3

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

Auspicious time begins after 07:26

Auspicious time ends by 13:03

+2 Yoga Siddhi 06:47–13:03+1 Anandadi: Matanga 07:26–06:49 (10.10)+1 Auspicious tithi 06:47–02:31 (10.10)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 07:26–06:49 (10.10)0 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 06:47–07:260 Adhika Masa0 Chaturmasya0 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:47–02:31 (10.10) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Anandadi: Gada 06:47–07:26−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Vyatipata 13:03–06:49 (10.10)

Panchanga at sunrise 06:47

Summary	Best day — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Ravi Yoga; auspicious time — after 11:02 Adhika Masa: not for weddings, housewarmings or major new undertakings; good for spiritual practice.
Month	Adhika Ashwina (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Shubhakrit (No. 36) · Shaka 2064 · Vikram 2199 more
Period	Adhika Masa · Chaturmasya

At sunrise 06:49

Tithi	6Krishna-shashti (Nanda, Kartikeya) · until 01:11 (11.10) more
Nakshatra	Rohini, pada 4 (fixed, Prajapati (Brahma - Creator), Moon) · until 07:05 more
Yoga	Vyatipata (“calamity, downfall”, inauspicious) · until 11:02 more
Karana	Gara (movable) · until 13:53 more
Vara	Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Kanya (Virgo), Moon: Vrishabha (Taurus)

Changes during the day

from 07:05	nakshatra Mrigashirsha
from 11:02	yoga Variyana
from 13:53	karana Vanija
from 01:11 (11.10)	tithi Krishna-saptami
from 01:11 (11.10)	karana Vishti
from 06:24 (11.10)	nakshatra Ardra

Sun and Moon

Dawn	06:12
Sunrise	06:49
Noon	12:16
Sunset	17:42
End of twilight	18:19
Moonrise	20:41
Moonset	13:01
Day length	10 h 52 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 07:05

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Rohini (06:49–07:05) is good for sowing.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Mrigashirsha (07:05–17:42) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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Festivals and periods

Adhika Masa
Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 06:49–06:24 (11.10) Ravi Yoga 07:05–06:24 (11.10) Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 01:11–06:51 (11.10)

Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 06:49–07:05

Anandadi: Shubha 06:49–07:05 Anandadi: Amrita 07:05–06:24 (11.10) Anandadi: Musala 06:24–06:51 (11.10)

Bhadra in heaven: 01:11–12:24 (11.10); Bhadra Puchha 05:39–06:46 (11.10); Bhadra Mukha 06:46–08:38 (11.10)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	05:05–05:57
Abhijit Muhurta	none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday
Vijaya Muhurta	14:05–14:48
Godhuli	17:42–18:08
Pradosha	17:42–20:20
Nishitha	23:50–00:43 (11.10)
Amrita Kalam	21:51–23:24

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	12:16–13:37
Yamaganda	08:11–09:32
Gulika Kalam	10:54–12:16
Dur Muhurta	11:54–12:37
Varjyam	12:31–14:05

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 11:02–17:42

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 11:02–17:42
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 11:02–17:42
Bathing, washing hair	good 06:49–13:33, 15:21–16:24, 17:07–17:42

Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Rohini until 07:05, Mrigashirsha from 07:05; tithi Krishna-shashti; lagna Kanya 06:49, Tula 07:50, Vrischika 10:51, Dhanu 13:33, Makara 15:21, Kumbha 16:24, Mina 17:07

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Rohini (until 07:05) — destruction of all misfortunes; Mrigashirsha (from 07:05) — abundance (well-being, prosperity); Wednesday — favour of the authorities.

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

Vyatipata 06:49–11:02: auspicious undertakings, including haircuts, are avoided during this yoga (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Cautions:

The Muhurta Chintamani warns: whoever shaves in Rohini nakshatra 8 times a year puts their life in danger — frequent haircuts in this nakshatra are best avoided.
Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Best day · score S = +7

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

Auspicious time begins after 11:02

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 06:49–06:24 (11.10)+2 Ravi Yoga 07:05–06:24 (11.10)+1 Anandadi: Amrita 07:05–06:24 (11.10)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 06:49–07:05+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Yoga Variyana 11:02–06:51 (11.10)0 Adhika Masa0 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 06:49–07:05 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Chaturmasya−1 Vyatipata 06:49–11:02

Panchanga at sunrise 06:49

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Anandadi: Kana, Vishti (Bhadra) Adhika Masa: not for weddings, housewarmings or major new undertakings; good for spiritual practice.
Month	Adhika Ashwina (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Shubhakrit (No. 36) · Shaka 2064 · Vikram 2199 more
Period	Adhika Masa · Chaturmasya

At sunrise 06:51

Tithi	7Krishna-saptami (Bhadra, Indra) · until 23:31 more
Nakshatra	Ardra, pada 1 (sharp, Rudra (Roaring, angry image of Shiva), Rahu) · until 05:22 (12.10) more
Yoga	Variyana (“excellent, best”, auspicious) · until 08:44 more
Karana	Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 12:24 more
Vara	Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Kanya (Virgo), Moon: Mithuna (Gemini)

Changes during the day

from 08:44	yoga Parigha
from 12:24	karana Bava
from 23:31	tithi Krishna-ashtami
from 23:31	karana Balava
from 05:22 (12.10)	nakshatra Punarvasu
from 06:10 (12.10)	yoga Shiva

Sun and Moon

Dawn	06:14
Sunrise	06:51
Noon	12:16
Sunset	17:40
End of twilight	18:17
Moonrise	21:51
Moonset	13:49
Day length	10 h 48 min

Gardener’s calendar

tasks at sunrise: good — 6, average — 6, bad — 1

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

task	at sunrise

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) 06:51–12:24: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

Adhika Masa
Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 05:22–06:53 (12.10) Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 05:22–06:53 (12.10)

Krakacha Yoga 23:31–06:53 (12.10) Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 23:31–06:53 (12.10)

Anandadi: Siddhi 05:22–06:53 (12.10) Anandadi: Kana 06:51–05:22 (12.10)

Bhadra in heaven: 01:11–12:24; Bhadra Puchha 05:39–06:46; Bhadra Mukha 06:46–08:38

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	05:06–05:59
Abhijit Muhurta	11:54–12:37
Vijaya Muhurta	14:04–14:47
Godhuli	17:40–18:06
Pradosha	17:40–20:18
Nishitha	23:50–00:43 (12.10)
Amrita Kalam	19:48–21:20

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	13:36–14:58
Yamaganda	06:51–08:12
Gulika Kalam	09:33–10:54
Dur Muhurta	10:27–11:11, 14:47–15:30
Varjyam	14:26–15:58

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 06:51–13:29, 15:17–16:20, 17:03–17:40

Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Ardra; tithi Krishna-saptami; lagna Kanya 06:51, Tula 07:46, Vrischika 10:47, Dhanu 13:29, Makara 15:17, Kumbha 16:20, Mina 17:03

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Ardra — sadness; 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

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −5

+1 Yoga Variyana 06:51–08:44+1 Auspicious weekday0 Adhika Masa0 Chaturmasya−1 Yoga Parigha 08:44–19:27−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 06:51–05:22 (12.10)−2 Vishti (Bhadra) 06:51–12:24−3 Anandadi: Kana 06:51–05:22 (12.10)

Panchanga at sunrise 06:51

Summary	Favourable day — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Auspicious nakshatra Adhika Masa: not for weddings, housewarmings or major new undertakings; good for spiritual practice.
Month	Adhika Ashwina (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Shubhakrit (No. 36) · Shaka 2064 · Vikram 2199 more
Period	Adhika Masa · Chaturmasya
Festivals	Kalashtami

At sunrise 06:53

Tithi	8Krishna-ashtami (Jaya, Vasus) · until 21:33 more
Nakshatra	Punarvasu, pada 1 (movable, Aditi, Jupiter) · until 04:02 (13.10) more
Yoga	Shiva (“auspicious, benevolent”, auspicious) · until 03:21 (13.10) more
Karana	Balava (movable) · until 10:34 more
Vara	Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Kanya (Virgo), Moon: Mithuna (Gemini)

Changes during the day

from 10:34	karana Kaulava
from 21:33	tithi Krishna-navami
from 21:33	karana Taitila
from 03:21 (13.10)	yoga Siddha
from 04:02 (13.10)	nakshatra Pushya

Sun and Moon

Dawn	06:16
Sunrise	06:53
Noon	12:16
Sunset	17:37
End of twilight	18:14
Moonrise	23:10
Moonset	14:26
Day length	10 h 43 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

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 (06:53–17:37) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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Festivals and periods

Kalashtami · Kalabhairava

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

Rule: pradosha vyapini: 3 muhurtas after sunset, 17:37–20:17
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Adhika Masa
Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 06:53–04:02 (13.10)

Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:53–21:33 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 21:33–06:55 (13.10)

Anandadi: Lumbaka 06:53–04:02 (13.10) Anandadi: Utpata 04:02–06:55 (13.10)

Surya Dagdha tithi: Krishna-ashtami

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	05:07–06:00
Abhijit Muhurta	11:54–12:37
Vijaya Muhurta	14:02–14:45
Godhuli	17:37–18:04
Pradosha	17:37–20:17
Nishitha	23:50–00:43 (13.10)
Amrita Kalam	01:46–03:17 (13.10)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	10:55–12:15
Yamaganda	14:56–16:17
Gulika Kalam	08:14–09:34
Dur Muhurta	09:02–09:45, 12:37–13:20
Varjyam	16:42–18:13

Haircut and shaving

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

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

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

Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Punarvasu; tithi Krishna-ashtami; lagna Kanya 06:53, Tula 07:42, Vrischika 10:43, Dhanu 13:25, Makara 15:13, Kumbha 16:16, Mina 16:59

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Punarvasu — strength of spirit (bravery, resilience); Friday — universal respect.

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

Krishna-ashtami 06:53–17:37: 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).
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.

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 06:53–04:02 (13.10)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 06:53–04:02 (13.10)+1 Yoga Shiva 06:53–03:21 (13.10)+1 Auspicious weekday0 Adhika Masa0 Chaturmasya0 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:53–21:33 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Ashtami 06:53–21:33−1 Anandadi: Lumbaka 06:53–04:02 (13.10)−1 Surya Dagdha tithi 06:53–21:33

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

Panchanga at sunrise 06:53

Summary	Favourable day — Yoga Siddha, Pushya Adhika Masa: not for weddings, housewarmings or major new undertakings; good for spiritual practice.
Month	Adhika Ashwina (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Shubhakrit (No. 36) · Shaka 2064 · Vikram 2199 more
Period	Adhika Masa · Chaturmasya

At sunrise 06:55

Tithi	9Krishna-navami (Rikta, Serpent (Naga)) · until 19:17 more
Nakshatra	Pushya, pada 1 (light, Brhaspati, Saturn) · until 02:26 (14.10) more
Yoga	Siddha (“perfected, accomplished”, auspicious) · until 00:19 (14.10) more
Karana	Taitila (movable) · until 08:27 more
Vara	Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Kanya (Virgo), Moon: Karka (Cancer)

Changes during the day

from 08:27	karana Gara
from 19:17	tithi Krishna-dashami
from 19:17	karana Vanija
from 00:19 (14.10)	yoga Sadhya
from 02:26 (14.10)	nakshatra Ashlesha
from 06:04 (14.10)	karana Vishti

Sun and Moon

Dawn	06:18
Sunrise	06:55
Noon	12:15
Sunset	17:35
End of twilight	18:12
Moonrise	none
Moonset	14:56
Day length	10 h 39 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise

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 (06:55–17:35) is good for sowing.

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Festivals and periods

Adhika Masa
Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:55–19:17

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 19:17–06:57 (14.10) Jwalamukhi Yoga 02:26–06:57 (14.10)

Anandadi: Mitra 06:55–02:26 (14.10) Anandadi: Manasa 02:26–06:57 (14.10)

Bhadra on earth: 06:04–16:47 (14.10); Bhadra Puchha 07:39–08:43 (14.10); Bhadra Mukha 08:43–10:31 (14.10)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	05:09–06:02
Abhijit Muhurta	11:54–12:36
Vijaya Muhurta	14:01–14:44
Godhuli	17:35–18:01
Pradosha	17:35–20:15
Nishitha	23:49–00:43 (14.10)
Amrita Kalam	20:28–21:57

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	09:35–10:55
Yamaganda	13:35–14:55
Gulika Kalam	06:55–08:15
Dur Muhurta	06:55–07:38, 07:38–08:21
Varjyam	11:30–13:00

Haircut and shaving

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

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

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

Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Pushya; tithi Krishna-navami; lagna Kanya 06:55, Tula 07:38, Vrischika 10:39, Dhanu 13:21, Makara 15:10, Kumbha 16:12, Mina 16:55

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Pushya — increase in wealth; Saturday — decline of physical strength.

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

Krishna-navami 06:55–17:35: 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

Favourable day · score S = +4

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

+2 Yoga Siddha 06:55–00:19 (14.10)+2 Pushya 06:55–02:26 (14.10)+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:55–19:17+1 Anandadi: Mitra 06:55–02:26 (14.10)0 Adhika Masa0 Chaturmasya−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−2 Rikta tithi 06:55–19:17

Panchanga at sunrise 06:55

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Bhadra on earth, Jwalamukhi Yoga Adhika Masa: not for weddings, housewarmings or major new undertakings; good for spiritual practice.
Month	Adhika Ashwina (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Shubhakrit (No. 36) · Shaka 2064 · Vikram 2199 more
Period	Adhika Masa · Chaturmasya

At sunrise 06:57

Tithi	10Krishna-dashami (Purna, Dharma) · until 16:47 more
Nakshatra	Ashlesha, pada 1 (sharp, Naga - the lord of snakes (Sharpa), Mercury) · until 00:38 (15.10) more Gandamula
Yoga	Sadhya (“attainable, amenable”, auspicious) · until 21:06 more
Karana	Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 16:47 more
Vara	Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Kanya (Virgo), Moon: Karka (Cancer)

Changes during the day

from 16:47	tithi Krishna-ekadashi
from 16:47	karana Bava
from 21:06	yoga Shubha
from 00:38 (15.10)	nakshatra Magha
from 03:29 (15.10)	karana Balava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	06:20
Sunrise	06:57
Noon	12:15
Sunset	17:32
End of twilight	18:09
Moonrise	00:34
Moonset	15:20
Day length	10 h 34 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 16:47

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) 06:57–16:47: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

Adhika Masa
Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Jwalamukhi Yoga 06:57–16:47 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 16:47–06:59 (15.10) Yamaghanta 00:38–06:59 (15.10)

Anandadi: Vajra 06:57–00:38 (15.10) Anandadi: Mudgara 00:38–06:59 (15.10)

Bhadra on earth: 06:04–16:47; Bhadra Puchha 07:39–08:43; Bhadra Mukha 08:43–10:31
Gandanta (tithi): 16:26–17:09
Gandanta (nakshatra): 19:06–06:09 (15.10)
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Ashlesha

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	05:10–06:04
Abhijit Muhurta	11:54–12:36
Vijaya Muhurta	14:01–14:43
Godhuli	17:32–17:59
Pradosha	17:32–20:14
Nishitha	23:49–00:43 (15.10)
Amrita Kalam	23:09–00:38 (15.10)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	16:13–17:32
Yamaganda	12:15–13:34
Gulika Kalam	14:53–16:13
Dur Muhurta	16:07–16:50
Varjyam	14:16–15:45

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: bad throughout the daytime

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

Cutting hair, shaving	bad throughout the daytime
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	bad throughout the daytime
Bathing, washing hair	average 06:57–13:17, 15:06–16:08, 16:51–17:32

Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Ashlesha; tithi Krishna-dashami until 16:47, Krishna-ekadashi from 16:47; lagna Kanya 06:57, Tula 07:34, Vrischika 10:35, Dhanu 13:17, Makara 15:06, Kumbha 16:08, Mina 16:51

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Ashlesha — physical affliction (suffering); Sunday — physical well-being.

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

Bhadra on earth 06:57–16:47: no shaving or haircuts during Vishti Karana (according to the Muhurta Chintamani, Bhadra does harm when it is on earth; in heaven and in the netherworld its influence on earth is weak).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −6

Avoid starting important matters: Bhadra on earth

+1 Yoga Sadhya 06:57–21:060 Adhika Masa0 Chaturmasya0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 16:47–06:59 (15.10)−1 Anandadi: Vajra 06:57–00:38 (15.10)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 06:57–00:38 (15.10)−2 Jwalamukhi Yoga 06:57–16:47−3 Bhadra on earth 06:57–16:47

Panchanga at sunrise 06:57

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Krakacha Yoga, Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) Adhika Masa: not for weddings, housewarmings or major new undertakings; good for spiritual practice.
Month	Adhika Ashwina (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Shubhakrit (No. 36) · Shaka 2064 · Vikram 2199 more
Period	Adhika Masa · Chaturmasya
Festivals	Parama Ekadashi

At sunrise 06:59

Tithi	11Krishna-ekadashi (Nanda, Rudra) · until 14:09 more
Nakshatra	Magha, pada 2 (fierce, Pitris or Pitars - ancestors of the clan, forefathers, Ketu) · until 22:43 more Gandamula
Yoga	Shubha (“goodness, happiness”, auspicious) · until 17:47 more
Karana	Balava (movable) · until 14:09 more
Vara	Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Kanya (Virgo), Moon: Simha (Leo)

Changes during the day

from 14:09	tithi Krishna-dvadashi
from 14:09	karana Kaulava
from 17:47	yoga Shukla
from 22:43	nakshatra Purva-Phalguni
from 00:48 (16.10)	karana Taitila

Sun and Moon

Dawn	06:22
Sunrise	06:59
Noon	12:15
Sunset	17:30
End of twilight	18:07
Moonrise	01:59
Moonset	15:41
Day length	10 h 30 min

Gardener’s calendar

tasks at sunrise: good — 0, average — 13, bad — 0

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

task	at sunrise	from 14:09

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Magha (06:59–17:30) is good for sowing, for root crops.

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Festivals and periods

Parama Ekadashi · Purushottama (Vishnu)

The Ekadashi of the dark half of Adhika Masa. The fast grants the highest good and prosperity; Purushottama (Vishnu) is worshipped.

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 16:47 (14.10)–14:09
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Parana (breaking the fast): 07:01–09:07 (16.10)

Adhika Masa
Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:59–14:09 Krakacha Yoga 06:59–14:09 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 14:09–07:01 (16.10)

Anandadi: Dhwaja 22:43–07:01 (16.10) Anandadi: Dhwanksha 06:59–22:43

Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Magha

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	05:12–06:06
Abhijit Muhurta	11:53–12:35
Vijaya Muhurta	14:00–14:42
Godhuli	17:30–17:57
Pradosha	17:30–20:12
Nishitha	23:48–00:43 (16.10)
Amrita Kalam	20:30–21:59

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	08:18–09:37
Yamaganda	10:56–12:14
Gulika Kalam	13:33–14:52
Dur Muhurta	12:35–13:18, 14:42–15:24
Varjyam	11:40–13:09, 06:04–07:33 (16.10)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 06:59–10:31, 15:02–16:04, 16:48–17:29

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 06:59–10:31, 15:02–16:04, 16:48–17:29
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 06:59–10:31, 15:02–16:04, 16:48–17:29
Bathing, washing hair	average 06:59–14:09, 15:02–16:04, 16:48–17:29

Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Magha; tithi Krishna-ekadashi until 14:09, Krishna-dvadashi from 14:09; lagna Kanya 06:59, Tula 07:30, Vrischika 10:31, Dhanu 13:13, Makara 15:02, Kumbha 16:04, Mina 16:48, Mesha 17:29

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Magha — loss of property; Monday — clear, bright complexion.

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).
Monday: according to the Kalaprakashika, it is good for a haircut only during the waxing Moon.

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −5

+2 Yoga Shubha 06:59–17:47+1 Auspicious weekday0 Adhika Masa0 Chaturmasya−1 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 14:09–07:01 (16.10)−1 Anandadi: Dhwanksha 06:59–22:43−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 06:59–22:43−2 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:59–14:09−3 Krakacha Yoga 06:59–14:09

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

Panchanga at sunrise 06:59

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Yoga Shukla; cons: Fierce or sharp nakshatra, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn) Adhika Masa: not for weddings, housewarmings or major new undertakings; good for spiritual practice.
Month	Adhika Ashwina (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Shubhakrit (No. 36) · Shaka 2064 · Vikram 2199 more
Period	Adhika Masa · Chaturmasya
Festivals	Bhauma Pradosha

At sunrise 07:01

Tithi	12Krishna-dvadashi (Bhadra, Sun (Ravi)) · until 11:28 more
Nakshatra	Purva-Phalguni, pada 2 (fierce, Bhaga (Share, Distributor) - god of wealth and family, Venus) · until 20:48 more
Yoga	Shukla (“bright, pure”, auspicious) · until 14:27 more
Karana	Taitila (movable) · until 11:28 more
Vara	Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Kanya (Virgo), Moon: Simha (Leo)

Changes during the day

from 11:28	tithi Krishna-trayodashi
from 11:28	karana Gara
from 14:27	yoga Brahma
from 20:48	nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni
from 22:09	karana Vanija

Sun and Moon

Dawn	06:24
Sunrise	07:01
Noon	12:15
Sunset	17:27
End of twilight	18:05
Moonrise	03:25
Moonset	16:00
Day length	10 h 25 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 11:28

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 (07:01–17:27) is good for root crops.

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Festivals and periods

Bhauma Pradosha · Shiva

Pradosha on a Tuesday (Bhauma is Mars): helps to get rid of illnesses and debts and pacifies Mars.

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

Adhika Masa
Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 11:28–07:03 (17.10)

Anandadi: Prajapati 20:48–07:03 (17.10) Anandadi: Dhumra 07:01–20:48

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	05:13–06:07
Abhijit Muhurta	11:53–12:35
Vijaya Muhurta	13:59–14:40
Godhuli	17:27–17:54
Pradosha	17:27–20:10
Nishitha	23:48–00:42 (17.10)
Amrita Kalam	14:54–16:23

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	14:51–16:09
Yamaganda	09:38–10:56
Gulika Kalam	12:14–13:32
Dur Muhurta	09:07–09:48, 22:54–23:48
Varjyam	06:04–07:33, 03:28–04:57 (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	bad throughout the daytime

Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Purva-Phalguni; tithi Krishna-dvadashi until 11:28, Krishna-trayodashi from 11:28; lagna Kanya 07:01, Tula 07:27, Vrischika 10:27, Dhanu 13:09, Makara 14:58, Kumbha 16:00, Mina 16:44, Mesha 17:25

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Purva-Phalguni — ill health; 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

Ordinary day · score S = 0

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

+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 11:28–07:03 (17.10)+1 Yoga Shukla 07:01–14:270 Adhika Masa0 Chaturmasya−1 Anandadi: Dhumra 07:01–20:48−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 07:01–20:48

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

Panchanga at sunrise 07:01

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Kshaya tithi, Krishna Chaturdashi Adhika Masa: not for weddings, housewarmings or major new undertakings; good for spiritual practice.
Month	Adhika Ashwina (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Shubhakrit (No. 36) · Shaka 2064 · Vikram 2199 more
Period	Adhika Masa · Chaturmasya
Festivals	Masik Shivaratri

At sunrise 07:03

Tithi	13Krishna-trayodashi (Jaya, God of Love) · until 08:52 more
Nakshatra	Uttara-Phalguni, pada 2 (fixed, Aryaman (Lord of Hospitality), Sun) · until 19:01 more
Yoga	Brahma (“Brahma, sacred knowledge”, auspicious) · until 11:11 more
Karana	Vanija (movable) · until 08:52 more
Vara	Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Kanya (Virgo), Moon: Kanya (Virgo)

Changes during the day

from 08:52	tithi Krishna-chaturdashi (kshaya: not present at any sunrise)
from 08:52	karana Vishti
from 11:11	yoga Indra
from 19:01	nakshatra Hasta
from 19:38	karana Shakuni
from 06:28 (18.10)	tithi Amavasya
from 06:28 (18.10)	karana Chatushpada

Sun and Moon

Dawn	06:26
Sunrise	07:03
Noon	12:15
Sunset	17:25
End of twilight	18:02
Moonrise	04:50
Moonset	16:19
Day length	10 h 21 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 08:52

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Phalguni (07:03–17:25) is good for sowing.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 08:52–17:25: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Krishna-chaturdashi 08:52–17:25: according to the Kalaprakashika, ploughing on Chaturdashi puts the owner’s life in danger.

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Festivals and periods

Masik Shivaratri · Shiva

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

Rule: nishitha vyapini: midnight, 23:48–00:42 (18.10)
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Adhika Masa
Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 19:01–07:05 (18.10)

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:03–08:52

Anandadi: Vardhamana 07:03–19:01 Anandadi: Ananda 19:01–07:05 (18.10)

Bhadra in the netherworld: 08:52–19:38; Bhadra Mukha 08:52–10:40; Bhadra Puchha 18:35–19:40

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	05:15–06:09
Abhijit Muhurta	none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday
Vijaya Muhurta	13:58–14:39
Godhuli	17:25–17:52
Pradosha	17:25–20:09
Nishitha	23:48–00:42 (18.10)
Amrita Kalam	12:21–13:50

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	12:14–13:32
Yamaganda	08:21–09:39
Gulika Kalam	10:56–12:14
Dur Muhurta	11:53–12:35
Varjyam	02:53–04:23 (18.10)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 07:03–08:52

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 07:03–08:52
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 07:03–08:52
Bathing, washing hair	good 07:03–08:52

Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni; tithi Krishna-trayodashi until 08:52, Krishna-chaturdashi from 08:52; lagna Kanya 07:03, Tula 07:23, Vrischika 10:23, Dhanu 13:05, Makara 14:54, Kumbha 15:56, Mina 16:40, Mesha 17:21

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Uttara-Phalguni — destruction of all diseases; Wednesday — favour of the authorities.

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

Krishna-chaturdashi 08:52–17:25: a Rikta and Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −2

Avoid starting important matters: Kshaya tithi

+2 Yoga Brahma 07:03–11:11+1 Anandadi: Vardhamana 07:03–19:01+1 Auspicious nakshatra 07:03–19:01+1 Auspicious weekday0 Adhika Masa0 Chaturmasya0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:03–08:52−2 Kshaya tithi−2 Vishti (Bhadra) 08:52–19:38−2 Krishna Chaturdashi 08:52–06:28 (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 07:03

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Amavasya, Vaidhriti Adhika Masa: not for weddings, housewarmings or major new undertakings; good for spiritual practice.
Month	Adhika Ashwina (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Shubhakrit (No. 36) · Shaka 2064 · Vikram 2199 more
Period	Adhika Masa · Chaturmasya
Festivals	Adhika Amavasya

At sunrise 07:05

Tithi	30Amavasya (Purna, Pitris (ancestors)) · until 04:25 (19.10) more
Nakshatra	Hasta, pada 3 (light, Savitar (Animating, Awakening), Moon) · until 17:30 more
Yoga	Indra (“Indra, lord”, auspicious) · until 08:06 more
Karana	Chatushpada (fixed, inauspicious) · until 17:23 more
Vara	Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Kanya (Virgo), Moon: Kanya (Virgo)

Changes during the day

from 08:06	yoga Vaidhriti
from 17:23	karana Naga
from 17:30	nakshatra Chitra
from 04:25 (19.10)	tithi Shukla-pratipat
from 04:25 (19.10)	karana Kimstughna
from 05:19 (19.10)	yoga Vishkambha

Sun and Moon

Dawn	06:28
Sunrise	07:05
Noon	12:14
Sunset	17:22
End of twilight	18:00
Moonrise	06:15
Moonset	16:40
Day length	10 h 16 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Hasta (07:05–17:22) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Chatushpada 07:05–17:22: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

Adhika Amavasya · Pitris (ancestors)

The new moon of the intercalary month: Purushottama Masa ends. Shraddha and charity on this day are especially meritorious.

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 06:28–04:25 (19.10)
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Adhika Masa
Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Anandadi: Chara 17:30–07:07 (19.10) Anandadi: Rakshasa 07:05–17:30

Gandanta (tithi): 04:03–04:47 (19.10)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	05:16–06:11
Abhijit Muhurta	11:53–12:34
Vijaya Muhurta	13:57–14:38
Godhuli	17:22–17:50
Pradosha	17:22–20:07
Nishitha	23:47–00:42 (19.10)
Amrita Kalam	11:53–13:23

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	13:31–14:48
Yamaganda	07:05–08:23
Gulika Kalam	09:40–10:57
Dur Muhurta	10:31–11:12, 14:38–15:19
Varjyam	01:08–02:40 (19.10)

Haircut and shaving

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

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

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

Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Hasta; tithi Amavasya; lagna Kanya 07:05, Tula 07:19, Vrischika 10:20, Dhanu 13:01, Makara 14:50, Kumbha 15:52, Mina 16:36, Mesha 17:17

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Hasta — imparting radiance (to the person); Thursday — success.

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

Amavasya 07:05–17:22: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Vaidhriti 08:06–17:22: 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

+2 Yoga Indra 07:05–08:06+1 Auspicious nakshatra 07:05–17:30+1 Auspicious weekday0 Adhika Masa0 Chaturmasya−1 Anandadi: Rakshasa 07:05–17:30−3 Amavasya 07:05–04:25 (19.10)−3 Vaidhriti 08:06–05:19 (19.10)

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 07:05

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Sankranti day, Anandadi: Musala
Month	Nija Ashwina (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Shubhakrit (No. 36) · Shaka 2064 · Vikram 2199 more
Period	Sharad Navaratri (autumn), day 1 · Chaturmasya
Festivals	Sharad Navaratri: Ghatasthapana · Tula Sankranti

At sunrise 07:07

Tithi	1Shukla-pratipat (Nanda, Brahma) · until 02:51 (20.10) more
Nakshatra	Chitra, pada 3 (soft, Tvashtri (Heavenly Architect) or Vishwakarma (Vastu God), Mars) · until 16:24 more
Yoga	Vishkambha (“prop, bolt”, inauspicious) · until 02:55 (20.10) more
Karana	Kimstughna (fixed) · until 15:34 more
Vara	Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Kanya (Virgo), Moon: Tula (Libra)

Changes during the day

from 15:34	karana Bava
from 16:24	nakshatra Swati
from 02:51 (20.10)	tithi Shukla-dvitya
from 02:51 (20.10)	karana Balava
from 02:55 (20.10)	yoga Priti

Sun and Moon

Dawn	06:30
Sunrise	07:07
Noon	12:14
Sunset	17:20
End of twilight	17:57
Moonrise	07:39
Moonset	17:04
Day length	10 h 12 min

Sky

New moon (Amavasya)	04:25
Tula Sankranti	11:09 — the Sun enters Tula (Libra)

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 16:24

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Chitra (07:07–16:24) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Swati (16:24–17:20) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Kimstughna 07:07–15:34: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

Sharad Navaratri: Ghatasthapana · Durga

The start of the autumn (Sharad) Navaratri — the principal one of the year. The kalasha is installed in the morning, in the first third of the day, while Pratipada lasts (if that is not possible — at Abhijit Muhurta); for nine nights the nine forms of Durga are worshipped.

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 04:25–02:51 (20.10)
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Ghatasthapana: 07:07–10:32
Abhijit Muhurta (fallback time): 11:53–12:34

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, 07:09–15:09
on the day the Sun enters the sign

Navaratri, day 1: Shailaputri · Durga

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

Sharad Navaratri (autumn), day 1
Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:07–02:51 (20.10)

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 02:51–07:10 (20.10)

Anandadi: Musala 07:07–16:24 Anandadi: Gada 16:24–07:10 (20.10)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	05:17–06:12
Abhijit Muhurta	11:53–12:34
Vijaya Muhurta	13:56–14:37
Godhuli	17:20–17:47
Pradosha	17:20–20:06
Nishitha	23:47–00:42 (20.10)
Amrita Kalam	10:18–11:50

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	10:57–12:14
Yamaganda	14:47–16:03
Gulika Kalam	08:24–09:41
Dur Muhurta	09:10–09:51, 12:34–13:15
Varjyam	21:53–23:26

Haircut and shaving

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

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

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

Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Chitra until 16:24, Swati from 16:24; tithi Shukla-pratipat; lagna Kanya 07:07, Tula 07:15, Vrischika 10:16, Dhanu 12:57, Makara 14:46, Kumbha 15:48, Mina 16:32, Mesha 17:13

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Chitra (until 16:24) — improvement of well-being; Swati (from 16:24) — relief from all suffering; Friday — universal respect.

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

Sankranti at 11:09 — a Parva day: no haircuts or shaving on this day (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = +2

Avoid starting important matters: Sankranti day

+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:07–02:51 (20.10)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 07:07–16:24+1 Auspicious weekday0 Chaturmasya−1 Anandadi: Musala 07:07–16:24−1 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 07:07

Summary	Best day — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Anandadi: Siddhi; auspicious time — until 15:51
Month	Nija Ashwina (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Shubhakrit (No. 36) · Shaka 2064 · Vikram 2199 more
Period	Sharad Navaratri (autumn), day 2 · Chaturmasya

At sunrise 07:10

Tithi	2Shukla-dvitya (Bhadra, Vidhatr) · until 01:53 (21.10) more
Nakshatra	Swati, pada 3 (movable, Waiu (Wind), Rahu) · until 15:51 more
Yoga	Priti (“love, affection”, auspicious) · until 00:59 (21.10) more
Karana	Balava (movable) · until 14:17 more
Vara	Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Tula (Libra), Moon: Tula (Libra)

Changes during the day

from 14:17	karana Kaulava
from 15:51	nakshatra Vishakha
from 00:59 (21.10)	yoga Ayushman
from 01:53 (21.10)	tithi Shukla-tritya
from 01:53 (21.10)	karana Taitila

Sun and Moon

Dawn	06:32
Sunrise	07:10
Noon	12:14
Sunset	17:17
End of twilight	17:55
Moonrise	08:59
Moonset	17:33
Day length	10 h 07 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 15:51

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Swati (07:10–15:51) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Vishakha (15:51–17:17) is good for sowing, for root crops.

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Festivals and periods

Navaratri, day 2: Brahmacharini · Durga

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

Sharad Navaratri (autumn), day 2
Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 07:10–15:51 Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 07:10–15:51 Tripushkar Yoga 15:51–01:53 (21.10)

Anandadi: Siddhi 07:10–15:51 Anandadi: Shubha 15:51–07:12 (21.10)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	05:19–06:14
Abhijit Muhurta	11:53–12:34
Vijaya Muhurta	13:55–14:35
Godhuli	17:17–17:45
Pradosha	17:17–20:04
Nishitha	23:47–00:42 (21.10)
Amrita Kalam	07:15–08:49, 07:06–08:43 (21.10)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	09:41–10:57
Yamaganda	13:29–14:45
Gulika Kalam	07:10–08:26
Dur Muhurta	07:10–07:50, 07:50–08:31
Varjyam	21:28–23:05

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 07:10–15:51, 16:28–17:09

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 07:10–15:51, 16:28–17:09
Cutting fingernails	average 07:10–15:51, 16:28–17:09
Cutting toenails	average 07:10–10:12, 14:42–15:45
Bathing, washing hair	average 07:10–15:51, 16:28–17:09

Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Swati until 15:51, Vishakha from 15:51; tithi Shukla-dvitya; lagna Kanya 07:10, Tula 07:11, Vrischika 10:12, Dhanu 12:53, Makara 14:42, Kumbha 15:45, Mina 16:28, Mesha 17:09

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Swati (until 15:51) — relief from all suffering; Vishakha (from 15:51) — 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 15:51

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 07:10–15:51+1 Anandadi: Siddhi 07:10–15:51+1 Auspicious nakshatra 07:10–15:51+1 Yoga Priti 07:10–00:59 (21.10)+1 Auspicious tithi 07:10–01:53 (21.10)+1 Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 07:10–15:510 Chaturmasya0 Tripushkar Yoga 15:51–01:53 (21.10)−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 07:10

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Yoga Ayushman, Auspicious tithi; cons: Anandadi: Utpata
Month	Nija Ashwina (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Shubhakrit (No. 36) · Shaka 2064 · Vikram 2199 more
Period	Sharad Navaratri (autumn), day 3 · Chaturmasya
Festivals	Chandra Darshan

At sunrise 07:12

Tithi	3Shukla-tritya (Jaya, Vishnu) · until 01:37 (22.10) more
Nakshatra	Vishakha, pada 3 (mixed, Indra and Agni, Jupiter) · until 15:56 more
Yoga	Ayushman (“long-lived”, auspicious) · until 23:36 more
Karana	Taitila (movable) · until 13:40 more
Vara	Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Tula (Libra), Moon: Tula (Libra)

Changes during the day

from 13:40	karana Gara
from 15:56	nakshatra Anuradha
from 23:36	yoga Saubhagya
from 01:37 (22.10)	tithi Shukla-chaturti
from 01:37 (22.10)	karana Vanija

Sun and Moon

Dawn	06:34
Sunrise	07:12
Noon	12:14
Sunset	17:15
End of twilight	17:53
Moonrise	10:13
Moonset	18:09
Day length	10 h 03 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 15:56

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, Vishakha (07:12–15:56) is good for sowing, for root crops.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Anuradha (15:56–17:15) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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Festivals and periods

Navaratri, day 3: Chandraghanta · Durga

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

Chandra Darshan · Chandra (the Moon)

The first evening after the new moon, when the thin lunar crescent becomes visible. People look at the young Moon, offer it water and pray for well-being; some fast until it appears.

Rule: first visible lunar crescent, 17:15–18:09
Crescent Moon above the horizon after sunset: 17:15–18:09

Sharad Navaratri (autumn), day 3
Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 15:56–07:14 (22.10)

Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 01:37–07:14 (22.10)

Anandadi: Utpata 07:12–15:56 Anandadi: Mrityu 15:56–07:14 (22.10)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	05:20–06:16
Abhijit Muhurta	11:53–12:33
Vijaya Muhurta	13:54–14:34
Godhuli	17:15–17:43
Pradosha	17:15–20:03
Nishitha	23:46–00:42 (22.10)
Amrita Kalam	07:06–08:43, 05:59–07:38 (22.10)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	16:00–17:15
Yamaganda	12:13–13:29
Gulika Kalam	14:44–16:00
Dur Muhurta	15:55–16:35
Varjyam	20:04–21:43

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 07:12–10:08, 14:38–15:41, 16:24–17:05

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 07:12–10:08, 14:38–15:41, 16:24–17:05
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 07:12–10:08, 14:38–15:41, 16:24–17:05
Bathing, washing hair	average 07:12–12:49, 14:38–15:41, 15:56–17:15

Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Vishakha until 15:56, Anuradha from 15:56; tithi Shukla-tritya; lagna Tula 07:12, Vrischika 10:08, Dhanu 12:49, Makara 14:38, Kumbha 15:41, Mina 16:24, Mesha 17:05

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Vishakha (until 15:56) — loss of money; Anuradha (from 15:56) — 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 = −1

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

+1 Yoga Ayushman 07:12–23:36+1 Auspicious tithi 07:12–01:37 (22.10)0 Ravi Yoga 15:56–07:14 (22.10)0 Auspicious nakshatra 15:56–07:14 (22.10)0 Anandadi: Mrityu 15:56–07:14 (22.10) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Chaturmasya−3 Anandadi: Utpata 07:12–15:56

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

Panchanga at sunrise 07:12

Summary	Best day — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Ravi Yoga; auspicious time — until 13:45
Month	Nija Ashwina (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Shubhakrit (No. 36) · Shaka 2064 · Vikram 2199 more
Period	Sharad Navaratri (autumn), day 4 · Chaturmasya
Festivals	Vinayaka Chaturthi

At sunrise 07:14

Tithi	4Shukla-chaturti (Rikta, Yama) · until 02:04 (23.10) more
Nakshatra	Anuradha, pada 3 (soft, Mitra (Friend), Saturn) · until 16:43 more
Yoga	Saubhagya (“good fortune, marital happiness”, auspicious) · until 22:47 more
Karana	Vanija (movable) · until 13:45 more
Vara	Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Tula (Libra), Moon: Vrischika (Scorpio)

Changes during the day

from 13:45	karana Vishti
from 16:43	nakshatra Jyestha
from 22:47	yoga Shobhana
from 02:04 (23.10)	tithi Shukla-panchami
from 02:04 (23.10)	karana Bava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	06:36
Sunrise	07:14
Noon	12:14
Sunset	17:13
End of twilight	17:51
Moonrise	11:19
Moonset	18:54
Day length	9 h 58 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 16:43

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 (07:14–16:43) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Jyestha (16:43–17:13) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 13:45–17:13: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

Navaratri, day 4: Kushmanda · Durga

Navaratri day. Kushmanda — she who created the universe with her smile; grants health and strength.

Vinayaka Chaturthi · Ganesha

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

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

Sharad Navaratri (autumn), day 4
Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 07:14–16:43 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 07:14–16:43

Anandadi: Manasa 07:14–16:43 Anandadi: Padma 16:43–07:16 (23.10)

Bhadra in heaven: 13:45–02:04 (23.10); Bhadra Mukha 13:50–15:53; Bhadra Puchha 00:51–02:04 (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	17:13–17:41
Pradosha	17:13–20:01
Nishitha	23:46–00:42 (23.10)
Amrita Kalam	05:59–07:38

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	08:29–09:43
Yamaganda	10:58–12:13
Gulika Kalam	13:28–14:43
Dur Muhurta	12:33–13:13, 14:33–15:13
Varjyam	22:40–00:22 (23.10)

Haircut and shaving

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

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

Cutting hair, shaving	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Bathing, washing hair	average 07:14–17:01

Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Anuradha until 16:43, Jyestha from 16:43; tithi Shukla-chaturti; lagna Tula 07:14, Vrischika 10:04, Dhanu 12:46, Makara 14:34, Kumbha 15:37, Mina 16:20, Mesha 17:01

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Anuradha (until 16:43) — loss of money. In general Anuradha is favourable, but not for the very first shaving, cutting or trimming of hair (“vapanam”); Jyestha (from 16:43) — 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 07:14–17:13: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).

Cautions:

The Muhurta Chintamani warns: whoever shaves in 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 13:45

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 07:14–16:43+2 Ravi Yoga 07:14–16:43+1 Anandadi: Manasa 07:14–16:43+1 Auspicious nakshatra 07:14–16:43+1 Yoga Saubhagya 07:14–22:47+1 Auspicious weekday0 Chaturmasya0 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 16:43–07:16 (23.10)−1 Vishti (Bhadra) 13:45–02:04 (23.10)−2 Rikta tithi 07:14–02:04 (23.10)

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 07:14

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Fierce or sharp nakshatra
Month	Nija Ashwina (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Shubhakrit (No. 36) · Shaka 2064 · Vikram 2199 more
Period	Sharad Navaratri (autumn), day 5 · Chaturmasya

At sunrise 07:16

Tithi	5Shukla-panchami (Purna, Soma) · until 03:13 (24.10) more
Nakshatra	Jyestha, pada 3 (sharp, Indra (Leader of the Gods), Mercury) · until 18:12 more Gandamula
Yoga	Shobhana (“splendid, beautiful”, auspicious) · until 22:31 more
Karana	Bava (movable) · until 14:34 more
Vara	Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Tula (Libra), Moon: Vrischika (Scorpio)

Changes during the day

from 14:34	karana Balava
from 18:12	nakshatra Mula
from 22:31	yoga Atiganda
from 03:13 (24.10)	tithi Shukla-shashti
from 03:13 (24.10)	karana Kaulava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	06:38
Sunrise	07:16
Noon	12:13
Sunset	17:10
End of twilight	17:48
Moonrise	12:12
Moonset	19:47
Day length	9 h 54 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 (07:16–17:10) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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Festivals and periods

Navaratri, day 5: Skandamata · Durga

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

Sharad Navaratri (autumn), day 5
Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 18:12–07:18 (24.10)

Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:16–03:13 (24.10) Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:13–07:18 (24.10)

Anandadi: Chhatra 18:12–07:18 (24.10) Anandadi: Mudgara 07:16–18:12

Gandanta (nakshatra): 11:46–00:40 (24.10)
Gandanta (tithi): 02:48–03:39 (24.10)
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Jyestha

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	05:23–06:20
Abhijit Muhurta	11:53–12:33
Vijaya Muhurta	13:52–14:32
Godhuli	17:10–17:39
Pradosha	17:10–20:00
Nishitha	23:46–00:42 (24.10)
Amrita Kalam	08:52–10:33

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	14:42–15:56
Yamaganda	09:44–10:59
Gulika Kalam	12:13–13:27
Dur Muhurta	09:15–09:54, 22:49–23:46
Varjyam	none on this day

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 07:16–10:00, 14:30–15:33, 16:16–16:58

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 07:16–10:00, 14:30–15:33, 16:16–16:58
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 07:16–10:00, 14:30–15:33, 16:16–16:58
Bathing, washing hair	average 07:16–12:42, 14:30–15:33, 16:16–16:58

Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Jyestha; tithi Shukla-panchami; lagna Tula 07:16, Vrischika 10:00, Dhanu 12:42, Makara 14:30, Kumbha 15:33, Mina 16:16, Mesha 16:58

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Jyestha — loss (reduction) of landed property (real estate); 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

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −3

+1 Yoga Shobhana 07:16–22:31+1 Auspicious tithi 07:16–03:13 (24.10)0 Chaturmasya−1 Anandadi: Mudgara 07:16–18:12−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 07:16–18:12−2 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:16–03:13 (24.10)

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 07:16

Summary	Favourable day — Ravi Yoga, Anandadi: Dhwaja
Month	Nija Ashwina (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Shubhakrit (No. 36) · Shaka 2064 · Vikram 2199 more
Period	Sharad Navaratri (autumn), day 6 · Chaturmasya
Festivals	Skanda Shashti · Saraswati Avahana

At sunrise 07:18

Tithi	6Shukla-shashti (Nanda, Kartikeya) · until 04:59 (25.10) more
Nakshatra	Mula, pada 3 (sharp, Nirriti (Goddess of Destruction or Alakshmi), Ketu) · until 20:19 more Gandamula
Yoga	Atiganda (“great danger”, inauspicious) · until 22:43 more
Karana	Kaulava (movable) · until 16:02 more
Vara	Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Tula (Libra), Moon: Dhanu (Sagittarius)

Changes during the day

from 16:02	karana Taitila
from 20:19	nakshatra Purva-Ashadha
from 22:43	yoga Sukarma
from 04:59 (25.10)	tithi Shukla-saptami
from 04:59 (25.10)	karana Gara

Sun and Moon

Dawn	06:40
Sunrise	07:18
Noon	12:13
Sunset	17:08
End of twilight	17:46
Moonrise	12:55
Moonset	20:48
Day length	9 h 50 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Mula (07:18–17:08) is good for sowing, for root crops.

more — lunar calendar for gardeners

Festivals and periods

Navaratri, day 6: Katyayani · Durga

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

Skanda Shashti · Skanda (Murugan, Kartikeya)

The sixth day of the waxing Moon is dedicated to Skanda (Murugan, Kartikeya), the son of Shiva. Devotees fast and worship Murugan; the day is especially revered in South India.

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 03:13–04:59 (25.10)
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Saraswati Avahana · Saraswati

The invocation of Saraswati during Navaratri under the Mula nakshatra: books and musical instruments are placed before the goddess, and study is set aside until Vijayadashami.

Rule: aparahna vyapini: the 4th fifth of the daytime, 13:12–15:10

Sharad Navaratri (autumn), day 6
Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 07:18–20:19 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:59–07:20 (25.10)

Yamaghanta 07:18–20:19

Anandadi: Dhwaja 07:18–20:19 Anandadi: Shrivatsa 20:19–07:20 (25.10)

Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Mula

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	05:25–06:21
Abhijit Muhurta	none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday
Vijaya Muhurta	13:51–14:31
Godhuli	17:08–17:36
Pradosha	17:08–19:58
Nishitha	23:45–00:42 (25.10)
Amrita Kalam	13:21–15:05

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	12:13–13:27
Yamaganda	08:32–09:45
Gulika Kalam	10:59–12:13
Dur Muhurta	11:53–12:33
Varjyam	18:34–20:19, 06:57–08:43 (25.10)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 07:18–09:56, 14:26–15:29, 16:12–16:54

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 07:18–09:56, 14:26–15:29, 16:12–16:54
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 07:18–09:56, 14:26–15:29, 16:12–16:54
Bathing, washing hair	average 07:18–12:38, 14:26–15:29, 16:12–16:54

Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Mula; tithi Shukla-shashti; lagna Tula 07:18, Vrischika 09:56, Dhanu 12:38, Makara 14:26, Kumbha 15:29, Mina 16:12, Mesha 16:54

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Mula — ruin of the family; Wednesday — favour of the authorities.

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Favourable day · score S = +3

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

+2 Ravi Yoga 07:18–20:19+1 Anandadi: Dhwaja 07:18–20:19+1 Auspicious weekday0 Chaturmasya0 Yamaghanta 07:18–20:19 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 07:18–20:19

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	Favourable day — Anandadi: Prajapati, Yoga Sukarma
Month	Nija Ashwina (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Shubhakrit (No. 36) · Shaka 2064 · Vikram 2199 more
Period	Sharad Navaratri (autumn), day 7 · Chaturmasya

At sunrise 07:20

Tithi	7Shukla-saptami (Bhadra, Indra) · until 07:13 (26.10) more
Nakshatra	Purva-Ashadha, pada 2 (fierce, Varuna, Venus) · until 22:54 more
Yoga	Sukarma (“good deed”, auspicious) · until 23:18 more
Karana	Gara (movable) · until 18:03 more
Vara	Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Tula (Libra), Moon: Dhanu (Sagittarius)

Changes during the day

from 18:03	karana Vanija
from 22:54	nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha
from 23:18	yoga Dhriti
from 07:13 (26.10)	tithi Shukla-ashtami
from 07:13 (26.10)	karana Vishti

Sun and Moon

Dawn	06:41
Sunrise	07:20
Noon	12:13
Sunset	17:06
End of twilight	17:44
Moonrise	13:28
Moonset	21:53
Day length	9 h 45 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Ashadha (07:20–17:06) is good for root crops.

more — lunar calendar for gardeners

Festivals and periods

Navaratri, day 7: Kalaratri · Durga

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

Sharad Navaratri (autumn), day 7
Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Krakacha Yoga 07:13–07:22 (26.10) Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:13–07:22 (26.10)

Anandadi: Prajapati 07:20–22:54 Anandadi: Saumya 22:54–07:22 (26.10)

Bhadra in the netherworld: 07:13–20:26 (26.10); Bhadra Puchha 09:12–10:31 (26.10); Bhadra Mukha 10:31–12:44 (26.10)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	05:26–06:23
Abhijit Muhurta	11:53–12:32
Vijaya Muhurta	13:50–14:29
Godhuli	17:06–17:34
Pradosha	17:06–19:57
Nishitha	23:45–00:42 (26.10)
Amrita Kalam	17:35–19:22

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	13:26–14:39
Yamaganda	07:20–08:33
Gulika Kalam	09:46–11:00
Dur Muhurta	10:35–11:14, 14:29–15:08
Varjyam	06:57–08:43

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average throughout the daytime

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average throughout the daytime
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average throughout the daytime
Bathing, washing hair	good 07:20–12:34, 14:22–15:25, 16:08–16:50

Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Purva-Ashadha; tithi Shukla-saptami; lagna Tula 07:20, Vrischika 09:52, Dhanu 12:34, Makara 14:22, Kumbha 15:25, Mina 16:08, Mesha 16:50

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Purva-Ashadha — ruin of the family; Thursday — success.

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Favourable day · score S = +3

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

+1 Anandadi: Prajapati 07:20–22:54+1 Yoga Sukarma 07:20–23:18+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 07:20–07:13 (26.10)0 Chaturmasya−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 07:20–22:54

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

Panchanga at sunrise 07:20

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Vishti (Bhadra), Tryahasparsha
Month	Nija Ashwina (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Shubhakrit (No. 36) · Shaka 2064 · Vikram 2199 more
Period	Sharad Navaratri (autumn), day 8 · Chaturmasya
Festivals	Durga Ashtami (Maha Ashtami)

At sunrise 07:22

Tithi	8Shukla-ashtami (Jaya, Vasus) · until 09:40 (27.10) more the tithi will also last until tomorrow’s sunrise (tryahasparsha)
Nakshatra	Uttara-Ashadha, pada 2 (fixed, Vishva-Deva (All Gods), Sun) · until 01:48 (27.10) more
Yoga	Dhriti (“steadfastness, firmness”, auspicious) · until 00:07 (27.10) more
Karana	Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 20:26 more
Vara	Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Tula (Libra), Moon: Makara (Capricorn)

Changes during the day

from 20:26	karana Bava
from 00:07 (27.10)	yoga Shula
from 01:48 (27.10)	nakshatra Shravana

Sun and Moon

Dawn	06:43
Sunrise	07:22
Noon	12:13
Sunset	17:03
End of twilight	17:42
Moonrise	13:54
Moonset	23:01
Day length	9 h 41 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

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 (07:22–17:03) is good for sowing.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 07:22–17:03: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

Durga Ashtami (Maha Ashtami) · Durga

The main day of Durga Puja: the Goddess is worshipped as Mahagauri, and Kanya Puja is performed. At the junction of Ashtami and Navami, Sandhi Puja is held — the time of the Goddess’s victory over Chanda and Munda.

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 07:13–09:40 (27.10)
the tithi spans two sunrises — the first day is chosen by rule
Sandhi Puja: 09:16–10:04 (27.10)

Navaratri, day 8: Mahagauri · Durga

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

Sharad Navaratri (autumn), day 8
Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 01:48–07:24 (27.10)

Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) all day

Anandadi: Ananda 07:22–19:04 Anandadi: Kaladanda 19:04–03:36 (27.10) Anandadi: Dhumra 03:36–07:24 (27.10)

Bhadra in the netherworld: 07:13–20:26; Bhadra Puchha 09:12–10:31; Bhadra Mukha 10:31–12:44

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	05:28–06:25
Abhijit Muhurta	11:53–12:32
Vijaya Muhurta	13:50–14:28
Godhuli	17:03–17:32
Pradosha	17:03–19:55
Nishitha	23:45–00:42 (27.10)
Amrita Kalam	18:38–20:25

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	11:00–12:13
Yamaganda	14:38–15:51
Gulika Kalam	08:35–09:47
Dur Muhurta	09:18–09:57, 12:32–13:11
Varjyam	07:52–09:40, 06:17–08:05 (27.10)

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 07:22–12:30, 14:18–15:21, 16:04–16:46

Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha; tithi Shukla-ashtami; lagna Tula 07:22, Vrischika 09:48, Dhanu 12:30, Makara 14:18, Kumbha 15:21, Mina 16:04, Mesha 16:46

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Uttara-Ashadha — improved health; Friday — universal respect.

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

Shukla-ashtami 07:22–17:03: 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

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −3

+1 Anandadi: Ananda 07:22–19:04+1 Auspicious nakshatra 07:22–01:48 (27.10)+1 Yoga Dhriti 07:22–00:07 (27.10)+1 Auspicious weekday0 Chaturmasya−1 Ashtami all day−2 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) all day−2 Tryahasparsha−2 Vishti (Bhadra) 07:22–20:26

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 07:22

Summary	Favourable day — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi); auspicious time — until 09:40
Month	Nija Ashwina (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Shubhakrit (No. 36) · Shaka 2064 · Vikram 2199 more
Period	Sharad Navaratri (autumn), day 9 · Chaturmasya
Festivals	Maha Navami

At sunrise 07:24

Tithi	8Shukla-ashtami (Jaya, Vasus) · until 09:40 more vriddhi: the same tithi also prevailed at yesterday’s sunrise
Nakshatra	Shravana, pada 1 (movable, Shri Vishnu, Moon) · until 04:45 (28.10) more
Yoga	Shula (“spear, sharp pain”, inauspicious) · until 00:59 (28.10) more
Karana	Bava (movable) · until 09:40 more
Vara	Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Tula (Libra), Moon: Makara (Capricorn)

Changes during the day

from 09:40	tithi Shukla-navami
from 09:40	karana Balava
from 22:55	karana Kaulava
from 00:59 (28.10)	yoga Ganda
from 04:45 (28.10)	nakshatra Dhanishtha

Sun and Moon

Dawn	06:45
Sunrise	07:24
Noon	12:13
Sunset	17:01
End of twilight	17:40
Moonrise	14:15
Moonset	none
Day length	9 h 36 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 09:40

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Shravana (07:24–17:01) is good for sowing.

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Festivals and periods

Maha Navami · Durga

The ninth and last day of Navaratri: worship of Siddhidatri; in South India — Ayudha Puja (blessing of tools and weapons) and the concluding homa.

Rule: aparahna vyapini: the 4th fifth of the daytime, 13:10–15:06
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Navaratri, day 9: Mahagauri · Durga

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

Sharad Navaratri (autumn), day 9
Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 07:24–04:45 (28.10) Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 09:40–07:26 (28.10) Ravi Yoga 04:45–07:26 (28.10)

Anandadi: Sthira 07:24–04:45 (28.10) Anandadi: Vardhamana 04:45–07:26 (28.10)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	05:29–06:27
Abhijit Muhurta	11:53–12:32
Vijaya Muhurta	13:49–14:27
Godhuli	17:01–17:30
Pradosha	17:01–19:54
Nishitha	23:45–00:42 (28.10)
Amrita Kalam	17:04–18:52

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	09:48–11:00
Yamaganda	13:25–14:37
Gulika Kalam	07:24–08:36
Dur Muhurta	07:24–08:03, 08:03–08:41
Varjyam	06:17–08:05

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 07:24–12:26, 14:15–15:17, 16:00–16:42

Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Shravana; tithi Shukla-ashtami until 09:40, Shukla-navami from 09:40; lagna Tula 07:24, Vrischika 09:44, Dhanu 12:26, Makara 14:15, Kumbha 15:17, Mina 16:00, Mesha 16:42

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Shravana — bodily development (physical growth); Saturday — decline of physical strength.

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

Shukla-ashtami 07:24–09:40: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Shukla-navami 09:40–17:01: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Favourable day · score S = +4

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

Auspicious time ends by 09:40

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 07:24–04:45 (28.10)+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 09:40–07:26 (28.10)+1 Anandadi: Sthira 07:24–04:45 (28.10)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 07:24–04:45 (28.10)0 Chaturmasya−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−2 Rikta tithi 09:40–07:26 (28.10)

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

Panchanga at sunrise 07:24

Summary	Favourable day — Swayam Siddha Muhurta, Ravi Yoga
Month	Nija Ashwina (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Shubhakrit (No. 36) · Shaka 2064 · Vikram 2199 more
Period	Sharad Navaratri (autumn): Vijayadashami, closing day · Chaturmasya
Festivals	Vijayadashami (Dussehra)

At sunrise 07:26

Tithi	9Shukla-navami (Rikta, Serpent (Naga)) · until 12:08 more
Nakshatra	Dhanishtha, pada 1 (movable, Vasu (kind) - 8 phenomena of nature, assistants of Indra, Mars) · until 07:33 (29.10) more
Yoga	Ganda (“danger, knot”, inauspicious) · until 01:46 (29.10) more
Karana	Kaulava (movable) · until 12:08 more
Vara	Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Tula (Libra), Moon: Makara (Capricorn)

Changes during the day

from 12:08	tithi Shukla-dashami
from 12:08	karana Taitila
from 01:17 (29.10)	karana Gara
from 01:46 (29.10)	yoga Vriddhi

Sun and Moon

Dawn	06:47
Sunrise	07:26
Noon	12:13
Sunset	16:59
End of twilight	17:37
Moonrise	14:33
Moonset	00:09
Day length	9 h 32 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 12:08

more — lunar calendar for gardeners

Festivals and periods

Vijayadashami (Dussehra) · Rama

The festival of the victory of good over evil: the victory of Rama over Ravana and of Durga over Mahishasura. Effigies of Ravana are burnt and Durga murtis are immersed in water; the day is favourable for new undertakings, especially at Vijaya Muhurta.

Rule: aparahna vyapini: the 4th fifth of the daytime, 13:10–15:04
the tithi covers the decisive time on both days — the first is chosen by rule
Vijaya Muhurta: 13:48–14:26

Sharad Navaratri (autumn): Vijayadashami, closing day
Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga all day

Anandadi: Matanga all day

Roga Panchaka: 18:11–14:17 (02.11)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	05:31–06:28
Abhijit Muhurta	11:53–12:32
Vijaya Muhurta	13:48–14:26
Godhuli	16:59–17:28
Pradosha	16:59–19:53
Nishitha	23:44–00:42 (29.10)
Amrita Kalam	19:56–21:43

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	15:47–16:59
Yamaganda	12:12–13:24
Gulika Kalam	14:36–15:47
Dur Muhurta	15:42–16:21
Varjyam	09:13–11:00

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 12:08–16:59

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 12:08–16:59
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 12:08–16:59
Bathing, washing hair	average throughout the daytime

Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Dhanishtha; tithi Shukla-navami until 12:08, Shukla-dashami from 12:08; lagna Tula 07:26, Vrischika 09:40, Dhanu 12:22, Makara 14:11, Kumbha 15:13, Mina 15:56, Mesha 16:38

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

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

Shukla-navami 07:26–12:08: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Favourable day · score S = +3

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

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

+2 Ravi Yoga all day+1 Anandadi: Matanga all day+1 Auspicious nakshatra all day+1 Auspicious tithi 12:08–07:28 (29.10)0 Chaturmasya0 Swayam Siddha Muhurta−2 Rikta tithi 07:26–12:08

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 07:26

Summary	Best day — Ravi Yoga, Anandadi: Amrita; auspicious time — until 14:22
Month	Nija Ashwina (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Shubhakrit (No. 36) · Shaka 2064 · Vikram 2199 more
Period	Chaturmasya

At sunrise 07:28

Tithi	10Shukla-dashami (Purna, Dharma) · until 14:22 more
Nakshatra	Dhanishtha, pada 4 (movable, Vasu (kind) - 8 phenomena of nature, assistants of Indra, Mars) · until 07:33 more
Yoga	Vriddhi (“growth, increase”, auspicious) · until 02:17 (30.10) more
Karana	Gara (movable) · until 14:22 more
Vara	Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Tula (Libra), Moon: Kumbha (Aquarius)

Changes during the day

from 07:33	nakshatra Shatabhisha
from 14:22	tithi Shukla-ekadashi
from 14:22	karana Vanija
from 02:17 (30.10)	yoga Dhruva
from 03:21 (30.10)	karana Vishti

Sun and Moon

Dawn	06:49
Sunrise	07:28
Noon	12:13
Sunset	16:56
End of twilight	17:35
Moonrise	14:49
Moonset	01:18
Day length	9 h 28 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 07:33	from 14:22

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Shatabhisha (07:33–16:56) is good for sowing.

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Festivals and periods

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 07:28–07:33 Ravi Yoga all day

Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 14:22–07:30 (30.10) Krakacha Yoga 14:22–07:30 (30.10)

Anandadi: Shubha 07:28–07:33 Anandadi: Amrita 07:33–07:30 (30.10)

Bhadra on earth: 03:21–16:12 (30.10); Bhadra Puchha 08:27–09:44 (30.10); Bhadra Mukha 09:44–11:54 (30.10)
Roga Panchaka: 18:11 (28.10)–14:17 (02.11)
Gandanta (tithi): 13:56–14:48

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	05:32–06:30
Abhijit Muhurta	11:53–12:31
Vijaya Muhurta	13:47–14:25
Godhuli	16:56–17:26
Pradosha	16:56–19:51
Nishitha	23:44–00:43 (30.10)
Amrita Kalam	02:04–03:50 (30.10)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	08:39–09:50
Yamaganda	11:01–12:12
Gulika Kalam	13:23–14:34
Dur Muhurta	12:31–13:09, 14:25–15:03
Varjyam	15:29–17:15

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 07:28–09:36, 14:07–15:09, 15:53–16:34

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

Cutting hair, shaving	good 07:28–09:36, 14:07–15:09, 15:53–16:34
Cutting fingernails	good 07:28–09:36, 14:07–14:22
Cutting toenails	good 07:28–09:36, 14:07–15:09, 15:53–16:34
Bathing, washing hair	good 07:28–12:18, 14:07–15:09, 15:53–16:34

Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Dhanishtha until 07:33, Shatabhisha from 07:33; tithi Shukla-dashami until 14:22, Shukla-ekadashi from 14:22; lagna Tula 07:28, Vrischika 09:36, Dhanu 12:18, Makara 14:07, Kumbha 15:09, Mina 15:53, Mesha 16:34

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Dhanishtha (until 07:33) — longevity (increased vitality); Shatabhisha (from 07:33) — gaining strength; Monday — clear, bright complexion.

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Best day · score S = +5

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

Auspicious time ends by 14:22

+2 Ravi Yoga all day+1 Anandadi: Amrita 07:33–07:30 (30.10)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 07:28–07:33+1 Yoga Vriddhi 07:28–02:17 (30.10)+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 07:28–14:220 Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 07:28–07:330 Chaturmasya0 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 14:22–07:30 (30.10) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Krakacha Yoga 14:22–07:30 (30.10)−1 Panchaka all day

Panchanga at sunrise 07:28

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Bhadra on earth, Anandadi: Kana
Month	Nija Ashwina (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Shubhakrit (No. 36) · Shaka 2064 · Vikram 2199 more
Period	Chaturmasya
Festivals	Papankusha Ekadashi

At sunrise 07:30

Tithi	11Shukla-ekadashi (Nanda, Rudra) · until 16:12 more
Nakshatra	Shatabhisha, pada 4 (movable, Varuna, Rahu) · until 10:00 more
Yoga	Dhruva (“fixed, constant (the Pole Star)”, auspicious) · until 02:28 (31.10) more
Karana	Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 16:12 more
Vara	Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Tula (Libra), Moon: Kumbha (Aquarius)

Changes during the day

from 10:00	nakshatra Purva-Bhadra
from 16:12	tithi Shukla-dvadashi
from 16:12	karana Bava
from 02:28 (31.10)	yoga Vyaghata
from 04:56 (31.10)	karana Balava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	06:51
Sunrise	07:30
Noon	12:13
Sunset	16:54
End of twilight	17:33
Moonrise	15:04
Moonset	02:28
Day length	9 h 23 min

Sky

Northern samvatsara	21:07 — Nala → Pingala

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 10:00	from 16:12

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 (07:30–10:00) is good for sowing.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Bhadra (10:00–16:54) is good for root crops.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 07:30–16:12: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

Papankusha Ekadashi · Vishnu

The Ekadashi after Vijayadashami. The name means “a hook for sins”: fasting and worship of Padmanabha (Vishnu) guard against downfall and free one from misdeeds.

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 14:22 (29.10)–16:12
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Parana (breaking the fast): 07:32–09:24 (31.10)

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 07:30–10:00 Tripushkar Yoga 16:12–07:32 (31.10)

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:30–16:12

Anandadi: Mrityu 07:30–10:00 Anandadi: Kana 10:00–07:32 (31.10)

Bhadra on earth: 03:21–16:12; Bhadra Puchha 08:27–09:44; Bhadra Mukha 09:44–11:54
Roga Panchaka: 18:11 (28.10)–14:17 (02.11)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	05:34–06:32
Abhijit Muhurta	11:53–12:31
Vijaya Muhurta	13:46–14:24
Godhuli	16:54–17:24
Pradosha	16:54–19:50
Nishitha	23:44–00:43 (31.10)
Amrita Kalam	03:19–05:03 (31.10)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	14:33–15:44
Yamaganda	09:51–11:02
Gulika Kalam	12:12–13:23
Dur Muhurta	09:23–10:01, 22:46–23:44
Varjyam	16:56–18:40

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 07:30–12:14, 14:03–15:05, 15:49–16:12

Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Shatabhisha until 10:00, Purva-Bhadra from 10:00; tithi Shukla-ekadashi until 16:12, Shukla-dvadashi from 16:12; lagna Tula 07:30, Vrischika 09:32, Dhanu 12:14, Makara 14:03, Kumbha 15:05, Mina 15:49, Mesha 16:30

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Shatabhisha (until 10:00) — gaining strength; Purva-Bhadra (from 10:00) — facing death (dangers); Tuesday — harm to longevity.

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

Bhadra on earth 07:30–16:12: no shaving or haircuts during Vishti Karana (according to the Muhurta Chintamani, Bhadra does harm when it is on earth; in heaven and in the netherworld its influence on earth is weak).

Cautions:

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 = −6

Avoid starting important matters: Bhadra on earth

+2 Ravi Yoga 07:30–10:00+1 Auspicious nakshatra 07:30–10:00+1 Yoga Dhruva 07:30–02:28 (31.10)+1 Auspicious tithi 07:30–16:120 Anandadi: Mrityu 07:30–10:00 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Chaturmasya0 Tripushkar Yoga 16:12–07:32 (31.10)0 Surya Dagdha tithi 16:12–07:32 (31.10)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 10:00–07:32 (31.10)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Panchaka all day−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:30–16:12−3 Anandadi: Kana 10:00–07:32 (31.10)−3 Bhadra on earth 07:30–16:12

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 07:30

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Anandadi: Padma; cons: Fierce or sharp nakshatra, Surya Dagdha tithi
Month	Nija Ashwina (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Shubhakrit (No. 36) · Shaka 2064 · Vikram 2199 more
Period	Chaturmasya
Festivals	Pradosha Vrat

At sunrise 07:32

Tithi	12Shukla-dvadashi (Bhadra, Sun (Ravi)) · until 17:31 more
Nakshatra	Purva-Bhadra, pada 4 (fierce, Aja Ekapad - sunbeam or lightning strike, Jupiter) · until 11:59 more
Yoga	Vyaghata (“crushing blow”, inauspicious) · until 02:13 (01.11) more
Karana	Balava (movable) · until 17:31 more
Vara	Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Tula (Libra), Moon: Mina (Pisces)

Changes during the day

from 11:59	nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra
from 17:31	tithi Shukla-triodashi
from 17:31	karana Kaulava
from 02:13 (01.11)	yoga Harshana
from 05:57 (01.11)	karana Taitila

Sun and Moon

Dawn	06:53
Sunrise	07:32
Noon	12:13
Sunset	16:52
End of twilight	17:31
Moonrise	15:20
Moonset	03:39
Day length	9 h 19 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 11:59

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:

According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Bhadra (07:32–11:59) is good for root crops.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Bhadra (11:59–16:52) is good for sowing.

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Festivals and periods

Pradosha Vrat · Shiva

A fast dedicated to Shiva on the thirteenth lunar day (Trayodashi) of both halves of the month. The decisive time is the evening twilight (Pradosha), when, according to legend, Shiva dances on Mount Kailash: in the evening Shiva Puja and abhisheka of the lingam are performed.

Rule: pradosha vyapini: 3 muhurtas after sunset, 17:31–19:49
the tithi covers the decisive time on both days — the day with greater coverage is chosen

Chaturmasya

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:32–17:31

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 17:31–07:35 (01.11)

Anandadi: Padma 07:32–11:59 Anandadi: Lumbaka 11:59–07:35 (01.11)

Roga Panchaka: 18:11 (28.10)–14:17 (02.11)
Surya Dagdha tithi: Shukla-dvadashi

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	05:35–06:34
Abhijit Muhurta	none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday
Vijaya Muhurta	13:46–14:23
Godhuli	16:52–17:22
Pradosha	16:52–19:49
Nishitha	23:44–00:43 (01.11)
Amrita Kalam	none on this day

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	12:12–13:22
Yamaganda	08:42–09:52
Gulika Kalam	11:02–12:12
Dur Muhurta	11:54–12:31
Varjyam	22:09–23:51

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 13:59–15:01, 15:45–16:26

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

Cutting hair, shaving	good 13:59–15:01, 15:45–16:26
Cutting fingernails	average 07:32–09:28, 11:59–16:52
Cutting toenails	good 13:59–15:01, 15:45–16:26
Bathing, washing hair	good 13:59–15:01, 15:45–16:26

Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Purva-Bhadra until 11:59, Uttara-Bhadra from 11:59; tithi Shukla-dvadashi; lagna Tula 07:32, Vrischika 09:28, Dhanu 12:10, Makara 13:59, Kumbha 15:01, Mina 15:45, Mesha 16:26

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Purva-Bhadra (until 11:59) — facing death (dangers); Uttara-Bhadra (from 11:59) — a good life; Wednesday — favour of the authorities.

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) 07:32–17:31+1 Anandadi: Padma 07:32–11:59+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious nakshatra 11:59–07:35 (01.11)0 Chaturmasya−1 Anandadi: Lumbaka 11:59–07:35 (01.11)−1 Panchaka all day−1 Surya Dagdha tithi 07:32–17:31−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 07:32–11:59

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 07:32

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

Adhika Ashwina (Vedic name Isha) — intercalary month: festivals of the month with this name are observed in the Nija month that follows it.
Patron: Padmanabha; Aditya — Tvashtar. Full moon in nakshatra Ashwini. Ritu: Sharad.
Adhika Masa (intercalary month, also called Purushottama Masa or Mala Masa) — a lunar month during which the Sun does not pass into a new sign; it takes the name of the following month with the prefix “Adhika”, and the month after it is called “Nija” (true). In an Adhika month the annual festivals are not observed (they move to the Nija month; the exception is Ganga Dussehra, which in a year with Adhika Jyeshtha is celebrated in the intercalary month), weddings are not held, upanayana, housewarming and the laying of a house foundation are not performed, and no major undertakings are begun. Monthly observances — Ekadashis (Padmini and Parama), Pradosha, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri — are kept as usual, and the month itself is dedicated to Purushottama (Vishnu) and is especially good for japa, reading sacred texts, fasting and dana.

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.

Shubhakrit (No. 36 of 60, “doer of good”) — A year of good deeds: success in new undertakings, plenty and harmony.
Northern samvatsara: Nala (No. 50)
Shaka Samvat 2064 · Vikram Samvat 2199 · Kali Yuga 5243
Next year — Shobhakrit, from the new moon before Ugadi (the start of Chaitra) 15.04.2143
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-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.

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.

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.

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.

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).

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 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-dvadashi
neutral

Adhika Masa
An intercalary lunar month (Purushottama Masa): annual festivals move to the following Nija month (except Ganga Dussehra: in a year with Adhika Jyeshtha it is observed in the intercalary month); not a time for new undertakings — weddings, housewarmings, new vows. Good for japa, scripture reading and charity.

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: 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.

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: 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.

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.

Raja Panchaka
Began on a Monday: considered relatively favourable for dealings with the authorities, government service and property.
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.

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 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.

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.

Monday
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Dhanishtha
+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-dvadashi
0 — does not affect the haircut rating

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

Kanya
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut

Tula
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut

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

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

Makara
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut

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

Mina
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut

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

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

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

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

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

Adhika Masa
An intercalary lunar month: not for weddings, housewarmings or major new undertakings; good for spiritual practice.

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

Panchaka
The Moon in Kumbha or Mina (from the middle of Dhanishtha to the end of Revati). During these five nakshatras people do not travel south, gather firewood or grass, lay a roof or build a bed; cremation is performed with a special rite.

Shukla-triodashi (13, waxing Moon)
Group: Jaya. Deity: God of Love.
The thirteenth lunar day is ruled by the God of love, which is favorable for establishing friendly relations, sensual pleasures, as well as celebrations.

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.

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.

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 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-triodashi
no pruning or felling

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

Shatabhisha
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-triodashi
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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 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: 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.

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.

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 Karka, Simha, Kumbha or Mina: Bhadra resides on earth (bhu-loka) and does harm — auspicious activities are not started.

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).

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

Purva-Bhadra
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-chaturdashi
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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)

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.

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.

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 Uttara-Bhadra
Planting and sowing are allowed.

Purnima
sowing seeds, any undertakings

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

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

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.

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

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

How it is calculated: following the South Indian tradition (Tamil Nadu, Kerala), as Drik Panchang does — the daytime from sunrise to sunset (upper limb of the disc, with refraction) is divided into 8 parts, and Rahu Kalam is part 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

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)

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.

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.

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.

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

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 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

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

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

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.

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 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

Revati
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-pratipat
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-dvitya (2, waning Moon)
Group: Bhadra. Deity: Vidhatr.
Patronizes the second day of the waning Moon - Vidhatr. This period is suitable for all matters designed for development and long-term preservation, for example, for laying the foundations of buildings.

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Saturday
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Ashwini
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-dvitya
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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.

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.

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.

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

Krishna-tritya
any undertakings

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

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

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.

Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra)
“Burnt” combination of weekday and nakshatra: Sun — Bharani, Mon — Chitra, Tue — Uttara Ashadha, Wed — Dhanishtha, Thu — Uttara Phalguni, Fri — Jyeshtha, Sat — Revati. Whatever is begun “burns up” without bearing fruit.

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.

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 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

Bharani
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-tritya
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Anandadi: 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.

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.

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

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

nakshatra Rohini
Planting and sowing are allowed.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 Rohini
Planting and sowing are allowed.

Krishna-shashti
plowing the ground

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

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.

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.

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)

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

Krishna-saptami
soaking seeds is allowed, digging the ground

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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 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

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.

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

Ashtami
8th tithi: a day of Durga and Shiva, good for fasting and worship, but weaker than usual for worldly undertakings.

Krishna-navami (9, waning Moon)
Group: Rikta. Deity: Serpent (Naga).
The Serpent (Naga) presides over the ninth day of the waning Moon, which is suitable for struggle, destruction, coercion and for efforts to overcome obstacles.

Pushya (8)
Meaning: Feeder; feeder of flowers
Symbol: Cow udder, flower (lotus), arrow and circle
Deity: Brhaspati
Type: light (kshipra, laghu) — For quick matters: trade, healing, study, travel, purchases and starting a business.
Vimshottari lord: Saturn
Shakti: give manifestation of spiritual energy, feeding

Siddha (21) — “perfected, accomplished”
Especially auspicious: success of undertakings, gaining knowledge and receiving initiations.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

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

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

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

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.

Pushya
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-navami
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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.

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

Krishna-dashami
any undertakings

Krishna-ekadashi
plowing, pruning and weeding

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.

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.

Ashlesha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-dashami
0 — does not affect the haircut rating

Krishna-ekadashi
0 — does not affect the haircut rating

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

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.

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

Krishna-ekadashi
plowing, pruning and weeding

Krishna-dvadashi
neutral

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.

Magha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-dvadashi
0 — does not affect the haircut rating

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

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.

Krishna-trayodashi
no pruning or felling

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.

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.

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.

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-Phalguni
Planting and sowing are allowed.

Krishna-trayodashi
no pruning or felling

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

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

The Moon in Kanya, Tula, Dhanu or Makara: Bhadra is in patala (the netherworld) — its influence on earth is weak; according to a verse of the Muhurta Chintamani, it even portends gain.

Uttara-Phalguni
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-chaturdashi
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Kshaya tithi
“Omitted” tithi, lying entirely between two sunrises and touching neither of them (avama day): unfavourable for new undertakings.

Krishna Chaturdashi
14th tithi of the waning Moon, the eve of the new moon: unfavourable for new undertakings; a day of Shiva (Masik Shivaratri).

Amavasya (30, waning Moon)
Group: Purna. Deity: Pitris (ancestors).
The Pitris (ancestors) rule the new moon; this period is suitable for rites honoring the ancestors (shraddha, tarpana), for pacifying the mind and performing austerities.

Hasta (13)
Meaning: Hand, fist
Symbol: Palm or fist
Deity: Savitar (Animating, Awakening)
Type: light (kshipra, laghu) — For quick matters: trade, healing, study, travel, purchases and starting a business.
Vimshottari lord: Moon
Shakti: give the obtaining of what you want with your own hands, dexterity

Indra (26) — “Indra, lord”
Especially auspicious: power and administration, taking office, dealings with influential patrons.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

Chatushpada (fixed)
Deity: Vrisha (the sacred bull)
Inauspicious for new undertakings. Good for work with cattle, worship of cows and rites for the ancestors (shraddha).
A karana is half a tithi; there are 60 of them in a lunar month.

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

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

Anandadi: 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.

Hasta
+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.

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.

Nija 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.
Nija Masa (“true month”) — the ordinary month of the same name that comes immediately after the Adhika month. The annual festivals and rites of that month are observed precisely in it (the exception is Ganga Dussehra when Jyeshtha is Adhika: it is celebrated in the intercalary month).

Shukla-pratipat (1, waxing Moon)
Group: Nanda. Deity: Brahma.
The ruler of the first lunar day is Brahma. This time is suitable for all types of ceremonies.

Chitra (14)
Meaning: Brilliant, clear
Symbol: Pearl or brilliant jewel
Deity: Tvashtri (Heavenly Architect) or Vishwakarma (Vastu God)
Type: soft (mridu, maitra) — For arts and music, friendship and love, new clothes and jewellery, weddings and festivals.
Vimshottari lord: Mars
Shakti: accumulate brilliant qualities (receive well-deserved respect)

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.

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.

The Sun’s entry into a new sidereal sign — the start of a solar month. The time around this moment (Punya Kala) is favourable for holy baths, dana and worship of the Sun.

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

nakshatra 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).

Sharad Navaratri (autumn), day 1
The main Navaratri, held in autumn in the month of Ashwina; it is followed by Vijayadashami (Dussehra).

Chitra
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Swati
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-pratipat
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Sankranti day
The Sun moves into a new sign: a time for holy baths, dana and worship of the Sun, but not for new undertakings.

Shukla-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

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.

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.

Sharad Navaratri (autumn), day 2
The main Navaratri, held in autumn in the month of Ashwina; it is followed by Vijayadashami (Dussehra).

Tripushkar Yoga
A coincidence of the weekday (Sun, Tue or Sat), a Bhadra tithi (2, 7 or 12) and a “tripada” nakshatra (Krittika, Punarvasu, Uttara Phalguni, Vishakha, Uttara Ashadha, Purva Bhadrapada). The result of whatever is begun repeats three times: good for purchases and investments, bad for losses, loans, surgery and funerals.

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.

Sharad Navaratri (autumn), day 3
The main Navaratri, held in autumn in the month of Ashwina; it is followed by Vijayadashami (Dussehra).

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.

Sharad Navaratri (autumn), day 4
The main Navaratri, held in autumn in the month of Ashwina; it is followed by Vijayadashami (Dussehra).

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.

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

Sharad Navaratri (autumn), day 5
The main Navaratri, held in autumn in the month of Ashwina; it is followed by Vijayadashami (Dussehra).

Shukla-panchami
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-shashti (6, waxing Moon)
Group: Nanda. Deity: Kartikeya.
Kartikeya presides on the sixth lunar day, favoring coronations (taking office), establishing new friendships, celebrating holidays and performances.

Mula (19)
Meaning: Root
Symbol: Roots, elephant goad, lion's tail (panicle)
Deity: Nirriti (Goddess of Destruction or Alakshmi)
Type: sharp (tikshna, daruna) — For drastic actions: surgery, severing ties, taming, exorcism, fighting diseases and enemies; unsuitable for other auspicious undertakings (the exception is weddings: Mula is among the nakshatras for marriage).
Vimshottari lord: Ketu
Shakti: destroy, crush (also the ability to destroy destruction)

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

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

Sharad Navaratri (autumn), day 6
The main Navaratri, held in autumn in the month of Ashwina; it is followed by Vijayadashami (Dussehra).

Mula
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-shashti
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

Purva-Ashadha (20)
Meaning: Prior invincible, unsubdued
Symbol: Elephant tusk, fan or bed
Deity: Varuna
Type: fierce (ugra, krura) — For destructive and dangerous tasks: demolition, work with fire and weapons, disputes; unsuitable for other auspicious undertakings (the exception is weddings: Magha is among the nakshatras for marriage).
Vimshottari lord: Venus
Shakti: add strength, energy (regenerate)

Sukarma (7) — “good deed”
Auspicious: good and religious deeds, starting work, helping people.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

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

Sharad Navaratri (autumn), day 7
The main Navaratri, held in autumn in the month of Ashwina; it is followed by Vijayadashami (Dussehra).

Purva-Ashadha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-saptami
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

Uttara-Ashadha (21)
Meaning: Subsequent invincible, insubordinate
Symbol: Small bed
Deity: Vishva-Deva (All Gods)
Type: fixed (dhruva, sthira) — For what is firm and lasting: laying house foundations, housewarming, planting, weddings, taking office, long-term projects.
Vimshottari lord: Sun
Shakti: give an undeniable victory, thanks to alliances and support

Sharad Navaratri (autumn), day 8
The main Navaratri, held in autumn in the month of Ashwina; it is followed by Vijayadashami (Dussehra).

Uttara-Ashadha
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-ashtami
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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-ashtami
tillage and sowing are forbidden

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

Sharad Navaratri (autumn), day 9
The main Navaratri, held in autumn in the month of Ashwina; it is followed by Vijayadashami (Dussehra).

Shravana
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-navami
−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.

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

Shukla-dashami
any undertakings

Sharad Navaratri (autumn): Vijayadashami, closing day
The main Navaratri, held in autumn in the month of Ashwina; it is followed by Vijayadashami (Dussehra).

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.

Shukla-dashami
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Swayam Siddha Muhurta
One of the “three and a half” inherently auspicious days of the year (Ugadi, Akshaya Tritiya, Vijayadashami and, as the half, Bali Pratipada): no muhurta needs to be chosen for new undertakings, and the day’s panchanga flaws are disregarded (except a visible eclipse).

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.

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

Shukla-ekadashi
pruning and weeding

Shukla-ekadashi
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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.

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

Shukla-dvadashi
neutral

nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra
Planting and sowing are allowed.