October 2196 falls, in the lunar calendar (amanta), within the months Ashwina (until 21.10), Kartika (from 22.10). Periods: all month — Chaturmasya; all month — Sharad Navaratri (autumn); 19–22.10 — Diwali — five days. Major festivals: 1.10 Vijayadashami (Dussehra); 6.10 Sharad Purnima (Kojagari); 10.10 Karwa Chauth; 19.10 Dhanteras (Dhanvantari Jayanti); 20.10 Naraka Chaturdashi (Choti Diwali); 21.10 Diwali, Lakshmi Puja; 22.10 Govardhan Puja, Annakut; 22.10 Bhai Dooj (Yama Dwitiya).
Icons this month (28)
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
- 7.10 Fri — Amrita Siddhi Yoga, Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Anandadi: Shrivatsa until 16:34
Uttara-Bhadra (fixed): for what is firm and lasting: laying house foundations, housewarming, planting, weddings, taking office, long-term projects. - 16.10 Sun — Ravi Pushya Yoga, Yoga Siddha, Pushya after 13:14 until 15:36
Pushya (light): for quick matters: trade, healing, study, travel, purchases and starting a business. - 22.10 Sat — Swayam Siddha Muhurta, Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Anandadi: Siddhi
Swati (movable): for journeys and moving house, buying vehicles, gardening, quick and temporary changes. - 24.10 Mon — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Ravi Yoga, Anandadi: Manasa until 10:24
Anuradha (soft): for arts and music, friendship and love, new clothes and jewellery, weddings and festivals. - 27.10 Thu — Ravi Yoga, Anandadi: Prajapati, Yoga Sukarma
Purva-Ashadha (fierce): for destructive and dangerous tasks: demolition, work with fire and weapons, disputes. - 29.10 Sat — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Anandadi: Sthira until 11:50
Shravana (movable): for journeys and moving house, buying vehicles, gardening, quick and temporary changes. - 31.10 Mon — Ravi Yoga, Anandadi: Amrita, Auspicious nakshatra
Shatabhisha (movable): for journeys and moving house, buying vehicles, gardening, quick and temporary changes.
Festivals
- 1.10 Sat Vijayadashami (Dussehra)
- 2.10 Sun Papankusha Ekadashi
- 4.10 Tue Bhauma Pradosha
- 6.10 Thu Sharad Purnima (Kojagari)
- 6.10 Thu Purnima Vrat
- 7.10 Fri Ashwina Purnima
- 10.10 Mon Karwa Chauth
- 10.10 Mon Sankashti Chaturthi (Vakratunda)
- 14.10 Fri Ahoi Ashtami
- 14.10 Fri Kalashtami
- 17.10 Mon Rama Ekadashi
- 18.10 Tue Rama Ekadashi — Vaishnava fast
- 18.10 Tue Govatsa Dwadashi (Vasu Baras)
- 19.10 Wed Dhanteras (Dhanvantari Jayanti)
- 19.10 Wed Tula Sankranti
- 19.10 Wed Pradosha Vrat
- 19.10 Wed Kali Chaudas
- 20.10 Thu Naraka Chaturdashi (Choti Diwali)
- 20.10 Thu Kali Puja
- 20.10 Thu Masik Shivaratri
- 21.10 Fri Diwali, Lakshmi Puja
- 21.10 Fri Ashwina Amavasya
- 22.10 Sat Govardhan Puja, Annakut
- 22.10 Sat Bhai Dooj (Yama Dwitiya)
- 24.10 Mon Vinayaka Chaturthi
- 24.10 Mon Chandra Darshan
- 24.10 Mon Chhath: Nahay Khay
- 25.10 Tue Chhath: Kharna
- 26.10 Wed Chhath Puja: Sandhya Arghya
- 26.10 Wed Skanda Shashti (Soorasamharam)
- 27.10 Thu Chhath: Usha Arghya
- 29.10 Sat Masik Durgashtami
- 29.10 Sat Gopashtami
- 30.10 Sun Akshaya Navami (Amla Navami)
- 31.10 Mon Kansa Vadh
Special muhurta yogas
- 1.10 Sat Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 16:31–06:35 (02.10)
- 2.10 Sun Dwipushkar Yoga 00:35–06:37 (03.10)
- 7.10 Fri Amrita Siddhi Yoga 06:58–06:47 (08.10)
- 7.10 Fri Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 06:58–06:47 (08.10)
- 9.10 Sun Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 06:49–11:43
- 11.10 Tue Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 06:53–15:13
- 12.10 Wed Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day
- 14.10 Fri Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 17:10–07:01 (15.10)
- 16.10 Sun Ravi Pushya Yoga 07:03–15:36
- 16.10 Sun Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 07:03–15:36
- 19.10 Wed Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 06:33–07:11 (20.10)
- 22.10 Sat Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 07:16–22:54
- 22.10 Sat Tripushkar Yoga 22:54–07:18 (23.10)
- 23.10 Sun Tripushkar Yoga 07:18–12:30
- 24.10 Mon Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 07:20–20:04
- 28.10 Fri Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 23:39–07:30 (29.10)
- 29.10 Sat Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 07:30–02:13 (30.10)
Dwipushkar Yoga: The same combination of weekday (Sun, Tue or Sat) and Bhadra tithi (2, 7 or 12), but with the nakshatra Mrigashirsha, Chitra or Dhanishtha. The result repeats twice: good for acquisitions, bad for losses, loans and funerals.
Tripushkar Yoga: A coincidence of the weekday (Sun, Tue or Sat), a Bhadra tithi (2, 7 or 12) and a “tripada” nakshatra (Krittika, Punarvasu, Uttara Phalguni, Vishakha, Uttara Ashadha, Purva Bhadrapada). The result of whatever is begun repeats three times: good for purchases and investments, bad for losses, loans, surgery and funerals.
Avoid starting important matters
- 4.10 Tue — Anandadi: Mrityu, Panchaka, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn) (unfavourable day)
- 6.10 Thu — Bhadra on earth, Rikta tithi, Panchaka
- 8.10 Sat — Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra), Panchaka, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
- 12.10 Wed — Vyatipata
- 13.10 Thu — Anandadi: Kana, Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Yoga Parigha (unfavourable day)
- 17.10 Mon — Krakacha Yoga, Jwalamukhi Yoga, Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi)
- 18.10 Tue — Kshaya tithi, Fierce or sharp nakshatra, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
- 19.10 Wed — Sankranti day, Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi), Fierce or sharp nakshatra
- 20.10 Thu — Krishna Chaturdashi, Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi), Anandadi: Rakshasa
- 21.10 Fri — Amavasya, Vaidhriti, Anandadi: Musala
- 25.10 Tue — Rikta tithi, Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Fierce or sharp nakshatra
- 26.10 Wed — Yamaghanta, Fierce or sharp nakshatra (unfavourable day)
- 28.10 Fri — Krakacha Yoga, Vishti (Bhadra), Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi)
Sky this month
- 7.10 Full moon (Purnima) 10:09
- 19.10 Tula Sankranti 07:17 — the Sun enters Tula (Libra)
- 21.10 New moon (Amavasya) 18:23
- There are no eclipses this month.
Periods
- all month Chaturmasya
- all month Sharad Navaratri (autumn)
- 19–22.10 Diwali — five days
- 3.10 08:49 – 8.10 09:29 Raja Panchaka
- 30.10 15:38 – 4.11 16:08 Roga Panchaka
Samvatsara and month
Durmukha (No. 30, “evil-faced, foul-mouthed”) — A year of harsh words: feuds and disputes, an average harvest; it is wise to guard one’s tongue. more
Northern samvatsara: Virodhikrit. Shaka Samvat 2118, Vikram Samvat 2253, Kali Yuga 5297.
Ashwina (Isha) — The month of the Goddess: Sharad Navaratri, Vijayadashami (Dussehra), Sharad Purnima; at its end — Diwali. more
Kartika (Urja) — The holiest month for Vishnu: oil lamps (deepas), Govardhan Puja, Devutthana Ekadashi (end of Chaturmasya), Kartika Purnima. more
Amanta — reckoning lunar months from new moon to new moon (South and West India; this calendar shows months this way). Purnimanta — reckoning from full moon to full moon (North India): the bright half of the month (Shukla Paksha) bears the same name in both systems, while the dark half (Krishna Paksha) in purnimanta already belongs to the next month. So, for example, Krishna Janmashtami is “Shravana, Krishna 8” in amanta and “Bhadrapada, Krishna 8” in purnimanta: it is one and the same day.
Times are standard time UTC+3 (from the site settings, without daylight saving time) · panchanga at sunrise (upper limb of the Sun’s disc, with refraction) · ayanamsa Lahiri · place 55°45′ N 37°35′ E · festival dates are calculated for this location by the rules of kala vyapti · times of Sankranti are accurate to within a few minutes · after 2100, times are approximate: the ΔT correction for such dates is unknown
| Summary | Favourable day — Swayam Siddha Muhurta, Ravi Yoga |
|---|---|
| Month | Ashwina (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Durmukha (No. 30) · Shaka 2118 · Vikram 2253 more |
| Period | Sharad Navaratri (autumn): Vijayadashami, closing day · Chaturmasya |
| Festivals | Vijayadashami (Dussehra) |
At sunrise 06:33
| Tithi | 10Shukla-dashami (Purna, Dharma) · until 22:14 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Uttara-Ashadha, pada 3 (fixed, Vishva-Deva (All Gods), Sun) · until 16:31 more |
| Yoga | Atiganda (“great danger”, inauspicious) · until 11:41 more |
| Karana | Taitila (movable) · until 09:10 more |
| Vara | Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Kanya (Virgo), Moon: Makara (Capricorn) |
Changes during the day
| from 09:10 | karana Gara |
|---|---|
| from 11:41 | yoga Sukarma |
| from 16:31 | nakshatra Shravana |
| from 22:14 | tithi Shukla-ekadashi |
| from 22:14 | karana Vanija |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 05:56 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 06:33 |
| Noon | 12:19 |
| Sunset | 18:03 |
| End of twilight | 18:40 |
| Moonrise | 16:01 |
| Moonset | none |
| Day length | 11 h 29 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 8, average — 5, bad — 0
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 16:31 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Ashadha (06:33–16:31) is good for sowing.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Shravana (16:31–18:03) is good for sowing.
Festivals and periods
Vijayadashami (Dussehra) · Rama
The festival of the victory of good over evil: the victory of Rama over Ravana and of Durga over Mahishasura. Effigies of Ravana are burnt and Durga murtis are immersed in water; the day is favourable for new undertakings, especially at Vijaya Muhurta.
Rule: aparahna vyapini: the 4th fifth of the daytime, 13:27–15:45
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Vijaya Muhurta: 14:13–14:59
- Sharad Navaratri (autumn): Vijayadashami, closing day
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Ravi Yoga all day Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 16:31–06:35 (02.10)
Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:33–22:14 Hutashana Yoga 22:14–06:35 (02.10)
Anandadi: Chara 09:52–18:18 Anandadi: Sthira 18:18–06:35 (02.10) Anandadi: Rakshasa 06:33–09:52
- Gandanta (tithi): 21:48–22:40
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 04:54–05:43 |
|---|---|
| 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 (02.10) |
| Amrita Kalam | 09:28–11:14 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 09:26–10:52 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 13:44–15:11 |
| Gulika Kalam | 06:33–08:00 |
| Dur Muhurta | 06:33–07:19, 07:19–08:05 |
| Varjyam | 20:59–22:47 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average throughout the daytime
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | average throughout the daytime |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average throughout the daytime |
| Bathing, washing hair | average throughout the daytime |
Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha until 16:31, Shravana from 16:31; tithi Shukla-dashami; lagna Kanya 06:33, Tula 08:26, Vrischika 11:27, Dhanu 14:08, Makara 15:55, Kumbha 16:57, Mina 17:40
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Uttara-Ashadha (until 16:31) — improved health; Shravana (from 16:31) — bodily development (physical growth); Saturday — decline of physical strength.
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Favourable day · score S = +4
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: Chara 09:52–18:18+1 Auspicious nakshatra 06:33–16:31+1 Auspicious tithi 06:33–22:14+1 Yoga Sukarma 11:41–06:35 (02.10)0 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 16:31–06:35 (02.10)0 Chaturmasya0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:33–22:14 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Swayam Siddha Muhurta−1 Anandadi: Rakshasa 06:33–09:52−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Ordinary day — pros: Ravi Yoga, Auspicious nakshatra; cons: Vishti (Bhadra), Anandadi: Gada |
|---|---|
| Month | Ashwina (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Durmukha (No. 30) · Shaka 2118 · Vikram 2253 more |
| Period | Chaturmasya |
| Festivals | Papankusha Ekadashi |
At sunrise 06:35
| Tithi | 11Shukla-ekadashi (Nanda, Rudra) · until 00:35 (03.10) more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Shravana, pada 3 (movable, Shri Vishnu, Moon) · until 19:20 more |
| Yoga | Sukarma (“good deed”, auspicious) · until 12:24 more |
| Karana | Vanija (movable) · until 11:22 more |
| Vara | Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Kanya (Virgo), Moon: Makara (Capricorn) |
Changes during the day
| from 11:22 | karana Vishti |
|---|---|
| from 12:24 | yoga Dhriti |
| from 19:20 | nakshatra Dhanishtha |
| from 00:35 (03.10) | tithi Shukla-dvadashi |
| from 00:35 (03.10) | karana Bava |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 05:58 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 06:35 |
| Noon | 12:18 |
| Sunset | 18:00 |
| End of twilight | 18:37 |
| Moonrise | 16:16 |
| Moonset | 01:00 |
| Day length | 11 h 25 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 |
|---|
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 (06:35–18:00) is good for sowing.
- Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 11:22–18:00: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Festivals and periods
Papankusha Ekadashi · Vishnu
The Ekadashi after Vijayadashami. The name means “a hook for sins”: fasting and worship of Padmanabha (Vishnu) guard against downfall and free one from misdeeds.
Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 22:14 (01.10)–00:35 (03.10)
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Parana (breaking the fast): 07:12–08:53 (03.10)
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Ravi Yoga 06:35–19:20 Dwipushkar Yoga 00:35–06:37 (03.10)
Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:35–00:35 (03.10) Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 00:35–06:37 (03.10) Hutashana Yoga 00:35–06:37 (03.10) Krakacha Yoga 00:35–06:37 (03.10)
Anandadi: Matanga 19:20–06:37 (03.10) Anandadi: Gada 06:35–19:20
- Bhadra in the netherworld: 11:22–00:35 (03.10); Bhadra Puchha 16:40–17:59; Bhadra Mukha 17:59–20:11
Dwipushkar Yoga: The same combination of weekday (Sun, Tue or Sat) and Bhadra tithi (2, 7 or 12), but with the nakshatra Mrigashirsha, Chitra or Dhanishtha. The result repeats twice: good for acquisitions, bad for losses, loans and funerals.
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 04:55–05:45 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 11:55–12:41 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:12–14:58 |
| Godhuli | 18:00–18:26 |
| Pradosha | 18:00–20:32 |
| Nishitha | 23:54–00:44 (03.10) |
| Amrita Kalam | 07:43–09:30 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 16:35–18:00 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 12:18–13:43 |
| Gulika Kalam | 15:09–16:35 |
| Dur Muhurta | 16:29–17:15 |
| Varjyam | 23:50–01:38 (03.10) |
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 06:35–11:23, 15:51–16:53, 17:36–18:00 |
| Cutting toenails | average throughout the daytime |
| Bathing, washing hair | average throughout the daytime |
Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Shravana; tithi Shukla-ekadashi; lagna Kanya 06:35, Tula 08:22, Vrischika 11:23, Dhanu 14:04, Makara 15:51, Kumbha 16:53, Mina 17:36
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Shravana — bodily development (physical growth); Sunday — physical well-being.
Cautions:
- Ekadashi: by custom, those who fast on this day do not cut their hair or shave.
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Ordinary day · score S = +2
Auspicious and inauspicious factors are balanced: a day for routine matters; important matters are best timed for favourable days.
+2 Ravi Yoga 06:35–19:20+1 Auspicious nakshatra 06:35–19:20+1 Yoga Sukarma 06:35–12:24+1 Auspicious tithi 06:35–00:35 (03.10)0 Chaturmasya0 Dwipushkar Yoga 00:35–06:37 (03.10)0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:35–00:35 (03.10) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Anandadi: Gada 06:35–19:20−2 Vishti (Bhadra) 11:22–00:35 (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.
| Summary | Favourable day — Anandadi: Shubha, Auspicious nakshatra; auspicious time — until 08:49 |
|---|---|
| Month | Ashwina (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Durmukha (No. 30) · Shaka 2118 · Vikram 2253 more |
| Period | Chaturmasya |
At sunrise 06:37
| Tithi | 12Shukla-dvadashi (Bhadra, Sun (Ravi)) · until 03:05 (04.10) more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Dhanishtha, pada 2 (movable, Vasu (kind) - 8 phenomena of nature, assistants of Indra, Mars) · until 22:19 more |
| Yoga | Dhriti (“steadfastness, firmness”, auspicious) · until 13:18 more |
| Karana | Bava (movable) · until 13:49 more |
| Vara | Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Kanya (Virgo), Moon: Makara (Capricorn) |
Changes during the day
| from 13:18 | yoga Shula |
|---|---|
| from 13:49 | karana Balava |
| from 22:19 | nakshatra Shatabhisha |
| from 03:05 (04.10) | tithi Shukla-triodashi |
| from 03:05 (04.10) | karana Kaulava |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 06:00 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 06:37 |
| Noon | 12:18 |
| Sunset | 17:58 |
| End of twilight | 18:35 |
| Moonrise | 16:28 |
| Moonset | 02:14 |
| Day length | 11 h 20 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 |
|---|
Festivals and periods
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 06:37–22:19
Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:37–03:05 (04.10)
Anandadi: Shubha 06:37–22:19 Anandadi: Amrita 22:19–06:39 (04.10)
- Raja Panchaka: 08:49–09:29 (08.10)
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 (04.10) |
| Amrita Kalam | 10:37–12:25 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 08:02–09:27 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 10:52–12:17 |
| Gulika Kalam | 13:43–15:08 |
| Dur Muhurta | 12:40–13:26, 14:56–15:42 |
| Varjyam | 06:25–08:13 (04.10) |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: good 06:37–11:19, 15:47–16:49, 17:32–17:58
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 | good 06:37–11:19, 15:47–16:49, 17:32–17:58 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails | average throughout the daytime |
| Cutting toenails | good 06:37–11:19, 15:47–16:49, 17:32–17:58 |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 06:37–14:00, 15:47–16:49, 17:32–17:58 |
Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Dhanishtha; tithi Shukla-dvadashi; lagna Kanya 06:37, Tula 08:19, Vrischika 11:19, Dhanu 14:00, Makara 15:47, Kumbha 16:49, Mina 17:32
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 08:49
+1 Anandadi: Shubha 06:37–22:19+1 Auspicious nakshatra 06:37–22:19+1 Yoga Dhriti 06:37–13:18+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 06:37–22:190 Chaturmasya0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:37–03:05 (04.10) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Yoga Shula 13:18–15:23−1 Panchaka 08:49–06:39 (04.10)
| Summary | Unfavourable day — Anandadi: Mrityu, Panchaka |
|---|---|
| Month | Ashwina (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Durmukha (No. 30) · Shaka 2118 · Vikram 2253 more |
| Period | Chaturmasya |
| Festivals | Bhauma Pradosha |
At sunrise 06:39
| Tithi | 13Shukla-triodashi (Jaya, God of Love) · until 05:35 (05.10) more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Shatabhisha, pada 2 (movable, Varuna, Rahu) · until 01:20 (05.10) more |
| Yoga | Shula (“spear, sharp pain”, inauspicious) · until 14:15 more |
| Karana | Kaulava (movable) · until 16:20 more |
| Vara | Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Kanya (Virgo), Moon: Kumbha (Aquarius) |
Changes during the day
| from 14:15 | yoga Ganda |
|---|---|
| from 16:20 | karana Taitila |
| from 01:20 (05.10) | nakshatra Purva-Bhadra |
| from 05:35 (05.10) | tithi Shukla-chaturdashi |
| from 05:35 (05.10) | karana Gara |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 06:02 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 06:39 |
| Noon | 12:18 |
| Sunset | 17:55 |
| End of twilight | 18:32 |
| Moonrise | 16:38 |
| Moonset | 03:26 |
| Day length | 11 h 15 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 (06:39–17:55) is good for sowing.
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, 17:55–20:28
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:39–05:35 (05.10) Ravi Yoga 01:20–06:41 (05.10)
Anandadi: Mrityu 06:39–01:20 (05.10) Anandadi: Kana 01:20–06:41 (05.10)
- Raja Panchaka: 08:49 (03.10)–09:29 (08.10)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 04:58–05:48 |
|---|---|
| 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 (05.10) |
| Amrita Kalam | 17:14–19:02 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 15:06–16:31 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 09:28–10:53 |
| Gulika Kalam | 12:17–13:42 |
| Dur Muhurta | 08:54–09:39, 23:02–23:53 |
| Varjyam | 06:25–08:13 |
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 06:39–11:15, 15:43–16:45, 17:28–17:55 |
| Cutting toenails | average throughout the daytime |
| Bathing, washing hair | average throughout the daytime |
Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Shatabhisha; tithi Shukla-triodashi; lagna Kanya 06:39, Tula 08:15, Vrischika 11:15, Dhanu 13:56, Makara 15:43, Kumbha 16:45, Mina 17:28
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 06:39–01:20 (05.10)+1 Auspicious tithi 06:39–05:35 (05.10)0 Chaturmasya0 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:39–05:35 (05.10) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Yoga Ganda 14:15–16:44−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Panchaka all day−3 Anandadi: Mrityu 06:39–01:20 (05.10)
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Ordinary day — pros: Ravi Yoga, Anandadi: Padma; cons: Tryahasparsha, Rikta tithi |
|---|---|
| Month | Ashwina (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Durmukha (No. 30) · Shaka 2118 · Vikram 2253 more |
| Period | Chaturmasya |
At sunrise 06:41
| Tithi | 14Shukla-chaturdashi (Rikta, Kali) · until 07:57 (06.10) more the tithi will also last until tomorrow’s sunrise (tryahasparsha) |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Purva-Bhadra, pada 1 (fierce, Aja Ekapad - sunbeam or lightning strike, Jupiter) · until 04:14 (06.10) more |
| Yoga | Ganda (“danger, knot”, inauspicious) · until 15:09 more |
| Karana | Gara (movable) · until 18:47 more |
| Vara | Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Kanya (Virgo), Moon: Kumbha (Aquarius) |
Changes during the day
| from 15:09 | yoga Vriddhi |
|---|---|
| from 18:47 | karana Vanija |
| from 04:14 (06.10) | nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 06:04 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 06:41 |
| Noon | 12:17 |
| Sunset | 17:53 |
| End of twilight | 18:29 |
| Moonrise | 16:48 |
| Moonset | 04:38 |
| Day length | 11 h 11 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 (06:41–17:53) is good for root crops.
- Shukla-chaturdashi 06:41–17:53: according to the Kalaprakashika, ploughing on Chaturdashi puts the owner’s life in danger.
Festivals and periods
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Ravi Yoga 06:41–04:14 (06.10)
Anandadi: Padma 06:41–04:14 (06.10) Anandadi: Lumbaka 04:14–06:43 (06.10)
- Raja Panchaka: 08:49 (03.10)–09:29 (08.10)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 04:59–05:50 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:09–14:54 |
| Godhuli | 17:53–18:18 |
| Pradosha | 17:53–20:27 |
| Nishitha | 23:52–00:44 (06.10) |
| Amrita Kalam | 19:16–21:04 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 12:17–13:41 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 08:05–09:29 |
| Gulika Kalam | 10:53–12:17 |
| Dur Muhurta | 11:55–12:39 |
| Varjyam | 08:30–10:18 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | no suitable window — see the prohibitions below |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | no suitable window — see the prohibitions below |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 06:41–13:52, 15:39–16:41, 17:24–17:53 |
Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Purva-Bhadra; tithi Shukla-chaturdashi; lagna Kanya 06:41, Tula 08:11, Vrischika 11:11, Dhanu 13:52, Makara 15:39, Kumbha 16:41, Mina 17:24
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 06:41–17:53: a Rikta and Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Ordinary day · score S = −2
Auspicious and inauspicious factors are balanced: a day for routine matters; important matters are best timed for favourable days.
+2 Ravi Yoga 06:41–04:14 (06.10)+1 Anandadi: Padma 06:41–04:14 (06.10)+1 Auspicious weekday0 Yoga Vriddhi 15:09–06:43 (06.10)0 Chaturmasya−1 Panchaka all day−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 06:41–04:14 (06.10)−2 Rikta tithi all day−2 Tryahasparsha
| Summary | Avoid starting important matters — Bhadra on earth, Rikta tithi |
|---|---|
| Month | Ashwina (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Durmukha (No. 30) · Shaka 2118 · Vikram 2253 more |
| Period | Chaturmasya |
| Festivals | Sharad Purnima (Kojagari) · Purnima Vrat |
At sunrise 06:43
| Tithi | 14Shukla-chaturdashi (Rikta, Kali) · until 07:57 more vriddhi: the same tithi also prevailed at yesterday’s sunrise |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Uttara-Bhadra, pada 1 (fixed, Ahirbudhyana (Serpent of the Deep - Milky Way under the horizon), Saturn) · until 06:58 (07.10) more |
| Yoga | Vriddhi (“growth, increase”, auspicious) · until 15:57 more |
| Karana | Vanija (movable) · until 07:57 more |
| Vara | Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Kanya (Virgo), Moon: Mina (Pisces) |
Changes during the day
| from 07:57 | tithi Purnima |
|---|---|
| from 07:57 | karana Vishti |
| from 15:57 | yoga Dhruva |
| from 21:05 | karana Bava |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 06:06 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 06:43 |
| Noon | 12:17 |
| Sunset | 17:50 |
| End of twilight | 18:27 |
| Moonrise | 16:59 |
| Moonset | 05:49 |
| Day length | 11 h 06 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 1, average — 11, bad — 1
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 07:57 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Bhadra (06:43–17:50) is good for sowing.
- Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 07:57–17:50: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
- Shukla-chaturdashi 06:43–07:57: according to the Kalaprakashika, ploughing on Chaturdashi puts the owner’s life in danger.
Festivals and periods
Sharad Purnima (Kojagari) · Lakshmi
The full moon when the Moon is “complete with all sixteen kalas”. The day is chosen so that Purnima prevails at midnight (Nishitha): people keep vigil at night and worship Lakshmi (“who is awake?” — Kojagari), set rice kheer out in the moonlight and eat it in the morning as prasad.
Rule: nishitha vyapini: midnight, 23:52–00:43 (07.10)
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Purnima Vrat · Chandra (the Moon)
The full moon fast (Purnima upavas) is kept on the day when Purnima prevails at midday (Madhyahna): if it begins before noon, the fast falls on the day before the one with Purnima at sunrise. Devotees fast from sunrise until moonrise and pray to Vishnu (Satyanarayana) and Chandra.
Rule: madhyahna vyapini: midday (the 3rd fifth of the daytime), 11:10–13:23
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Purnima at sunrise (holy bath, charity): 7.10
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:57–06:45 (07.10)
Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:43–07:57
Anandadi: Chhatra all day
- Bhadra on earth: 07:57–21:05; Bhadra Puchha 16:28–17:47; Bhadra Mukha 17:47–19:58
- Raja Panchaka: 08:49 (03.10)–09:29 (08.10)
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 (07.10) |
| Amrita Kalam | 01:38–03:24 (07.10) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 13:40–15:03 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 06:43–08:07 |
| Gulika Kalam | 09:30–10:53 |
| Dur Muhurta | 10:25–11:10, 14:52–15:37 |
| Varjyam | 14:56–16:43 |
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 07:57–13:48, 15:35–16:37, 17:20–17:50 |
Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra; tithi Shukla-chaturdashi until 07:57, Purnima from 07:57; lagna Kanya 06:43, Tula 08:07, Vrischika 11:08, Dhanu 13:48, Makara 15:35, Kumbha 16:37, Mina 17:20
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:
- Shukla-chaturdashi 06:43–07:57: a Rikta and Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
- Purnima 07:57–17:50: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
- Bhadra on earth 07:57–17:50: 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 = 0
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) 07:57–06:45 (07.10)+1 Anandadi: Chhatra all day+1 Auspicious nakshatra all day+1 Yoga Vriddhi 06:43–15:57+1 Auspicious weekday0 Chaturmasya0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:43–07:57−1 Panchaka all day−2 Rikta tithi 06:43–07:57−3 Bhadra on earth 07:57–21:05
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Best day — Amrita Siddhi Yoga, Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi); auspicious time — until 16:34 |
|---|---|
| Month | Ashwina (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Durmukha (No. 30) · Shaka 2118 · Vikram 2253 more |
| Period | Chaturmasya |
| Festivals | Ashwina Purnima |
At sunrise 06:45
| Tithi | 15Purnima (Purna, Vishvedevas) · until 10:09 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Uttara-Bhadra, pada 4 (fixed, Ahirbudhyana (Serpent of the Deep - Milky Way under the horizon), Saturn) · until 06:58 more |
| Yoga | Dhruva (“fixed, constant (the Pole Star)”, auspicious) · until 16:34 more |
| Karana | Bava (movable) · until 10:09 more |
| Vara | Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Kanya (Virgo), Moon: Mina (Pisces) |
Changes during the day
| from 06:58 | nakshatra Revati |
|---|---|
| from 10:09 | tithi Krishna-pratipat |
| from 10:09 | karana Balava |
| from 16:34 | yoga Vyaghata |
| from 23:09 | karana Kaulava |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 06:08 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 06:45 |
| Noon | 12:17 |
| Sunset | 17:47 |
| End of twilight | 18:24 |
| Moonrise | 17:11 |
| Moonset | 07:02 |
| Day length | 11 h 02 min |
Sky
| Full moon (Purnima) | 10:09 |
|---|
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 | from 06:58 | from 10:09 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Bhadra (06:45–06:58) is good for sowing.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Revati (06:58–17:47) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Festivals and periods
Ashwina Purnima · Chandra (the Moon)
The full moon of Ashwina — Sharad Purnima (Kojagari), a night of vigil and Lakshmi Puja; Valmiki Jayanti.
Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 07:57 (06.10)–10:09
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Fast on the eve (Purnima Vrat): 6.10
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Amrita Siddhi Yoga 06:58–06:47 (08.10) Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 06:58–06:47 (08.10) Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 10:09–06:47 (08.10)
Anandadi: Dhwaja 06:45–06:58 Anandadi: Shrivatsa 06:58–06:47 (08.10)
- Raja Panchaka: 08:49 (03.10)–09:29 (08.10)
- Gandanta (tithi): 09:42–10:35
- Gandanta (nakshatra): 02:52–16:04 (08.10)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 05:02–05:53 |
|---|---|
| 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 (08.10) |
| Amrita Kalam | none on this day |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 10:54–12:16 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 15:02–16:25 |
| Gulika Kalam | 08:08–09:31 |
| Dur Muhurta | 08:58–09:42, 12:38–13:23 |
| Varjyam | 20:13–21:59 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 10:09–17:47
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | average 10:09–17:47 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average 10:09–17:47 |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 06:45–13:44, 15:31–16:33, 17:16–17:47 |
Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra until 06:58, Revati from 06:58; tithi Purnima until 10:09, Krishna-pratipat from 10:09; lagna Kanya 06:45, Tula 08:03, Vrischika 11:04, Dhanu 13:44, Makara 15:31, Kumbha 16:33, Mina 17:16
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Uttara-Bhadra (until 06:58) — a good life; Revati (from 06:58) — increase in property; Friday — universal respect.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Purnima 06:45–10:09: 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
Best day · score S = +10
The total of auspicious factors is high and there are no prohibitions: suitable for important undertakings.
Auspicious time ends by 16:34
+4 Amrita Siddhi Yoga 06:58–06:47 (08.10)+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 10:09–06:47 (08.10)+1 Anandadi: Shrivatsa 06:58–06:47 (08.10)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 06:45–06:58+1 Yoga Dhruva 06:45–16:34+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 10:09–06:47 (08.10)0 Chaturmasya0 Yoga Vyaghata 16:34–20:14−1 Panchaka all day
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Avoid starting important matters — Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra), Panchaka |
|---|---|
| Month | Ashwina (amanta) · Kartika (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Durmukha (No. 30) · Shaka 2118 · Vikram 2253 more |
| Period | Chaturmasya |
At sunrise 06:47
| Tithi | 1Krishna-pratipat (Nanda, Brahma) · until 12:05 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Revati, pada 4 (soft, Pushan (Prosperous), Mercury) · until 09:29 more Gandamula |
| Yoga | Vyaghata (“crushing blow”, inauspicious) · until 17:00 more |
| Karana | Kaulava (movable) · until 12:05 more |
| Vara | Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Kanya (Virgo), Moon: Mina (Pisces) |
Changes during the day
| from 09:29 | nakshatra Ashwini |
|---|---|
| from 12:05 | tithi Krishna-dvitya |
| from 12:05 | karana Taitila |
| from 17:00 | yoga Harshana |
| from 00:57 (09.10) | karana Gara |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 06:10 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 06:47 |
| Noon | 12:17 |
| Sunset | 17:45 |
| End of twilight | 18:22 |
| Moonrise | 17:25 |
| Moonset | 08:16 |
| Day length | 10 h 57 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 6, average — 6, bad — 1
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 09:29 | from 12:05 |
|---|
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, Revati (06:47–09:29) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Festivals and periods
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 06:47–09:29
Anandadi: Prajapati 06:47–09:29 Anandadi: Saumya 09:29–06:49 (09.10)
- Raja Panchaka: 08:49 (03.10)–09:29
- Gandanta (nakshatra): 02:52–16:04
- Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Revati
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 05:03–05:55 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 11:54–12:38 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:06–14:50 |
| Godhuli | 17:45–18:11 |
| Pradosha | 17:45–20:22 |
| Nishitha | 23:51–00:43 (09.10) |
| Amrita Kalam | 06:50–08:36, 03:50–05:35 (09.10) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 09:32–10:54 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 13:38–15:00 |
| Gulika Kalam | 06:47–08:09 |
| Dur Muhurta | 06:47–07:31, 07:31–08:15 |
| Varjyam | none on this day |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 06:47–11:00, 15:28–16:29, 17:12–17:45
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | average 06:47–11:00, 15:28–16:29, 17:12–17:45 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average 06:47–11:00, 15:28–16:29, 17:12–17:45 |
| Bathing, washing hair | average throughout the daytime |
Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Revati until 09:29, Ashwini from 09:29; tithi Krishna-pratipat until 12:05, Krishna-dvitya from 12:05; lagna Kanya 06:47, Tula 07:59, Vrischika 11:00, Dhanu 13:40, Makara 15:28, Kumbha 16:29, Mina 17:12
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Revati (until 09:29) — increase in property; Ashwini (from 09:29) — 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
Avoid starting important matters · score S = −3
There is a mild prohibition (Amavasya, Krishna Chaturdashi, Bhadra on earth, Vyatipata, Vaidhriti, kshaya tithi, Sankranti, Ashubha Yoga) or the total score is -3 or lower: the day is unfavourable for important new matters, but suitable for fasting, prayer and everyday work.
+1 Anandadi: Prajapati 06:47–09:29+1 Auspicious nakshatra 06:47–09:29+1 Auspicious tithi 06:47–12:050 Yoga Harshana 17:00–06:49 (09.10)0 Chaturmasya−1 Gandanta 06:47–16:04−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Panchaka 06:47–09:29−3 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 06:47–09:29
| Summary | Ordinary day — pros: Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Anandadi: Ananda; cons: Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra), Anandadi: Kaladanda |
|---|---|
| Month | Ashwina (amanta) · Kartika (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Durmukha (No. 30) · Shaka 2118 · Vikram 2253 more |
| Period | Chaturmasya |
At sunrise 06:49
| Tithi | 2Krishna-dvitya (Bhadra, Vidhatr) · until 13:45 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Ashwini, pada 4 (light, Ashwini Kumara, Ketu) · until 11:43 more Gandamula |
| Yoga | Harshana (“delighting”, auspicious) · until 17:13 more |
| Karana | Gara (movable) · until 13:45 more |
| Vara | Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Kanya (Virgo), Moon: Mesha (Aries) |
Changes during the day
| from 11:43 | nakshatra Bharani |
|---|---|
| from 13:45 | tithi Krishna-tritya |
| from 13:45 | karana Vanija |
| from 17:13 | yoga Vajra |
| from 02:28 (10.10) | karana Vishti |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 06:12 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 06:49 |
| Noon | 12:16 |
| Sunset | 17:42 |
| End of twilight | 18:19 |
| Moonrise | 17:44 |
| Moonset | 09:31 |
| Day length | 10 h 53 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 4, average — 7, bad — 2
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 11:43 | from 13:45 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Bharani (11:43–17:42) is good for root crops.
Festivals and periods
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 06:49–11:43
Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 11:43–06:51 (10.10)
Anandadi: Ananda 06:49–11:43 Anandadi: Kaladanda 11:43–06:51 (10.10)
- Bhadra in heaven: 02:28–15:06 (10.10); Bhadra Puchha 10:39–11:55 (10.10); Bhadra Mukha 11:55–14:02 (10.10)
- Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Ashwini
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 05:05–05:57 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 11:54–12:38 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:05–14:48 |
| Godhuli | 17:42–18:09 |
| Pradosha | 17:42–20:20 |
| Nishitha | 23:50–00:43 (10.10) |
| Amrita Kalam | none on this day |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 16:21–17:42 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 12:16–13:37 |
| Gulika Kalam | 14:59–16:21 |
| Dur Muhurta | 16:15–16:59 |
| Varjyam | 07:20–09:05, 22:05–23:49 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 06:49–10:56, 15:24–16:25, 17:09–17:42
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | average 06:49–10:56, 15:24–16:25, 17:09–17:42 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails | average 06:49–10:56 |
| Cutting toenails | average 06:49–10:56, 15:24–16:25, 17:09–17:42 |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 06:49–13:36, 15:24–16:25, 17:09–17:42 |
Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Ashwini until 11:43, Bharani from 11:43; tithi Krishna-dvitya until 13:45, Krishna-tritya from 13:45; lagna Kanya 06:49, Tula 07:55, Vrischika 10:56, Dhanu 13:36, Makara 15:24, Kumbha 16:25, Mina 17:09
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Ashwini (until 11:43) — joy; Bharani (from 11:43) — 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.
+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 06:49–11:43+1 Anandadi: Ananda 06:49–11:43+1 Auspicious nakshatra 06:49–11:43+1 Yoga Harshana 06:49–17:13+1 Auspicious tithi 06:49–13:450 Chaturmasya0 Yoga Vajra 17:13–18:25−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 11:43–06:51 (10.10)−1 Anandadi: Kaladanda 11:43–06:51 (10.10)−3 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 11:43–06:51 (10.10)
| Summary | Ordinary day — pros: Anandadi: Chara, Auspicious weekday; cons: Vishti (Bhadra), Fierce or sharp nakshatra |
|---|---|
| Month | Ashwina (amanta) · Kartika (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Durmukha (No. 30) · Shaka 2118 · Vikram 2253 more |
| Period | Chaturmasya |
| Festivals | Karwa Chauth · Sankashti Chaturthi (Vakratunda) |
At sunrise 06:51
| Tithi | 3Krishna-tritya (Jaya, Vishnu) · until 15:06 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Bharani, pada 3 (fierce, Yama (Dharma-raja), Venus) · until 13:39 more |
| Yoga | Vajra (“diamond, thunderbolt”, inauspicious) · until 17:11 more |
| Karana | Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 15:06 more |
| Vara | Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Kanya (Virgo), Moon: Mesha (Aries) |
Changes during the day
| from 13:39 | nakshatra Krittika |
|---|---|
| from 15:06 | tithi Krishna-chaturti |
| from 15:06 | karana Bava |
| from 17:11 | yoga Siddhi |
| from 03:38 (11.10) | karana Balava |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 06:14 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 06:51 |
| Noon | 12:16 |
| Sunset | 17:40 |
| End of twilight | 18:17 |
| Moonrise | 18:10 |
| Moonset | 10:46 |
| Day length | 10 h 48 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 4, average — 9, bad — 0
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 13:39 | from 15:06 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Bharani (06:51–13:39) is good for root crops.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Krittika (13:39–17:40) is good for root crops.
- Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 06:51–15:06: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Festivals and periods
Karwa Chauth · Shiva and Parvati
Married women of North India fast from sunrise to moonrise for the long life of their husbands and worship Shiva, Parvati and Ganesha. The fast is broken after seeing the Moon through a sieve and offering it water from a karwa pitcher.
Rule: at moonrise, 18:10
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Sankashti Chaturthi (Vakratunda) · Ganesha
The monthly fast for Ganesha on the fourth day of the waning Moon — the “trouble-removing” Chaturthi. Devotees fast from sunrise until moonrise, then perform Ganesha Puja and offer water to the Moon (arghya).
Rule: at moonrise, 18:10
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Anandadi: Chara 06:51–13:39 Anandadi: Sthira 13:39–06:53 (11.10)
- Bhadra in heaven: 02:28–15:06; Bhadra Puchha 10:39–11:55; Bhadra Mukha 11:55–14:02
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 (11.10) |
| Amrita Kalam | 08:27–10:11 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 08:12–09:33 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 10:54–12:15 |
| Gulika Kalam | 13:37–14:58 |
| Dur Muhurta | 12:37–13:20, 14:47–15:30 |
| Varjyam | 02:26–04:08 (11.10) |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 06:51–15:06
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | average 06:51–15:06 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails | average 06:51–10:52 |
| Cutting toenails | average 06:51–15:06 |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 06:51–15:06, 15:20–16:21, 17:05–17:40 |
Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Bharani until 13:39, Krittika from 13:39; tithi Krishna-tritya until 15:06, Krishna-chaturti from 15:06; lagna Kanya 06:51, Tula 07:51, Vrischika 10:52, Dhanu 13:33, Makara 15:20, Kumbha 16:21, Mina 17:05
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Bharani (until 13:39) — facing death (dangers); Krittika (from 13:39) — 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 15:06–17:40: 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: Chara 06:51–13:39+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 06:51–15:060 Yoga Siddhi 17:11–06:53 (11.10)0 Chaturmasya0 Rikta tithi 15:06–06:53 (11.10)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 06:51–13:39−2 Vishti (Bhadra) 06:51–15:06
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Ordinary day — pros: Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Yoga Siddhi; cons: Rikta tithi, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn) |
|---|---|
| Month | Ashwina (amanta) · Kartika (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Durmukha (No. 30) · Shaka 2118 · Vikram 2253 more |
| Period | Chaturmasya |
At sunrise 06:53
| Tithi | 4Krishna-chaturti (Rikta, Yama) · until 16:04 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Krittika, pada 3 (mixed, Agni, Sun) · until 15:13 more |
| Yoga | Siddhi (“success, accomplishment”, auspicious) · until 16:51 more |
| Karana | Balava (movable) · until 16:04 more |
| Vara | Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Kanya (Virgo), Moon: Vrishabha (Taurus) |
Changes during the day
| from 15:13 | nakshatra Rohini |
|---|---|
| from 16:04 | tithi Krishna-panchami |
| from 16:04 | karana Kaulava |
| from 16:51 | yoga Vyatipata |
| from 04:24 (12.10) | karana Taitila |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 06:16 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 06:53 |
| Noon | 12:16 |
| Sunset | 17:37 |
| End of twilight | 18:14 |
| Moonrise | 18:46 |
| Moonset | 11:56 |
| Day length | 10 h 44 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 2, average — 3, bad — 8
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 15:13 | from 16:04 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Krittika (06:53–15:13) is good for root crops.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Rohini (15:13–17:37) is good for sowing.
Festivals and periods
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 06:53–15:13
Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 16:04–06:55 (12.10)
Anandadi: Matanga 15:13–06:55 (12.10) Anandadi: Gada 06:53–15:13
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 05:07–06:00 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 11:54–12:37 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:03–14:46 |
| Godhuli | 17:37–18:04 |
| Pradosha | 17:37–20:17 |
| Nishitha | 23:50–00:43 (12.10) |
| Amrita Kalam | 12:40–14:22 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 14:56–16:17 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 09:34–10:55 |
| Gulika Kalam | 12:15–13:36 |
| Dur Muhurta | 09:02–09:45, 22:56–23:50 |
| Varjyam | none on this day |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 16:04–16:51
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | average 16:04–16:51 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average 16:04–16:51 |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 15:16–17:37 |
Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Krittika until 15:13, Rohini from 15:13; tithi Krishna-chaturti until 16:04, Krishna-panchami from 16:04; lagna Kanya 06:53, Tula 07:47, Vrischika 10:48, Dhanu 13:29, Makara 15:16, Kumbha 16:18, Mina 17:01
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Krittika (until 15:13) — consumption (a wasting disease); Rohini (from 15:13) — 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:
- Krishna-chaturti 06:53–16:04: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
- Vyatipata 16:51–17:37: auspicious undertakings, including haircuts, are avoided during this yoga (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Cautions:
- The Muhurta Chintamani warns: whoever shaves in Krittika nakshatra 6 times a year puts their life in danger — frequent haircuts in this nakshatra are best avoided.
- The Muhurta Chintamani warns: whoever shaves in Rohini nakshatra 8 times a year puts their life in danger — frequent haircuts in this nakshatra are best avoided.
- Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Ordinary day · score S = +1
Auspicious and inauspicious factors are balanced: a day for routine matters; important matters are best timed for favourable days.
+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 06:53–15:13+2 Yoga Siddhi 06:53–16:510 Anandadi: Matanga 15:13–06:55 (12.10)0 Auspicious nakshatra 15:13–06:55 (12.10)0 Auspicious tithi 16:04–06:55 (12.10)0 Chaturmasya0 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 16:04–06:55 (12.10) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Vyatipata 16:51–06:55 (12.10)−1 Anandadi: Gada 06:53–15:13−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−2 Rikta tithi 06:53–16:04
| Summary | Avoid starting important matters — Vyatipata |
|---|---|
| Month | Ashwina (amanta) · Kartika (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Durmukha (No. 30) · Shaka 2118 · Vikram 2253 more |
| Period | Chaturmasya |
At sunrise 06:55
| Tithi | 5Krishna-panchami (Purna, Soma) · until 16:36 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Rohini, pada 3 (fixed, Prajapati (Brahma - Creator), Moon) · until 16:23 more |
| Yoga | Vyatipata (“calamity, downfall”, inauspicious) · until 16:11 more |
| Karana | Taitila (movable) · until 16:36 more |
| Vara | Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Kanya (Virgo), Moon: Vrishabha (Taurus) |
Changes during the day
| from 16:11 | yoga Variyana |
|---|---|
| from 16:23 | nakshatra Mrigashirsha |
| from 16:36 | tithi Krishna-shashti |
| from 16:36 | karana Gara |
| from 04:41 (13.10) | karana Vanija |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 06:18 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 06:55 |
| Noon | 12:15 |
| Sunset | 17:35 |
| End of twilight | 18:12 |
| Moonrise | 19:36 |
| Moonset | 12:58 |
| Day length | 10 h 39 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 10, average — 3, bad — 0
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 16:23 | from 16:36 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Rohini (06:55–16:23) is good for sowing.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Mrigashirsha (16:23–17:35) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Festivals and periods
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day
Anandadi: Shubha 06:55–16:23 Anandadi: Amrita 16:23–06:57 (13.10)
- Gandanta (tithi): 16:12–17:00
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 05:09–06:02 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:02–14:44 |
| Godhuli | 17:35–18:02 |
| Pradosha | 17:35–20:15 |
| Nishitha | 23:49–00:43 (13.10) |
| Amrita Kalam | 13:01–14:42 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 12:15–13:35 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 08:15–09:35 |
| Gulika Kalam | 10:55–12:15 |
| Dur Muhurta | 11:54–12:36 |
| Varjyam | 08:00–09:40, 22:08–23:47 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 16:14–17:35
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | average 16:14–17:35 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average 16:14–17:35 |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 06:55–13:25, 15:12–16:14, 16:57–17:35 |
Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Rohini until 16:23, Mrigashirsha from 16:23; tithi Krishna-panchami until 16:36, Krishna-shashti from 16:36; lagna Kanya 06:55, Tula 07:43, Vrischika 10:44, Dhanu 13:25, Makara 15:12, Kumbha 16:14, Mina 16:57
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Rohini (until 16:23) — destruction of all misfortunes; Mrigashirsha (from 16:23) — 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 06:55–16:11: auspicious undertakings, including haircuts, are avoided during this yoga (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Cautions:
- The Muhurta Chintamani warns: whoever shaves in Rohini nakshatra 8 times a year puts their life in danger — frequent haircuts in this nakshatra are best avoided.
- Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Avoid starting important matters · score S = +4
There is a mild prohibition (Amavasya, Krishna Chaturdashi, Bhadra on earth, Vyatipata, Vaidhriti, kshaya tithi, Sankranti, Ashubha Yoga) or the total score is -3 or lower: the day is unfavourable for important new matters, but suitable for fasting, prayer and everyday work.
Avoid starting important matters: Vyatipata
+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day+1 Anandadi: Shubha 06:55–16:23+1 Auspicious nakshatra 06:55–16:23+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 06:55–16:360 Yoga Variyana 16:11–06:57 (13.10)0 Chaturmasya−3 Vyatipata 06:55–16:11
| Summary | Unfavourable day — Anandadi: Kana, Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) |
|---|---|
| Month | Ashwina (amanta) · Kartika (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Durmukha (No. 30) · Shaka 2118 · Vikram 2253 more |
| Period | Chaturmasya |
At sunrise 06:57
| Tithi | 6Krishna-shashti (Nanda, Kartikeya) · until 16:38 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Mrigashirsha, pada 3 (soft, Soma (Chandra, Moon), Mars) · until 17:03 more |
| Yoga | Variyana (“excellent, best”, auspicious) · until 15:08 more |
| Karana | Vanija (movable) · until 16:38 more |
| Vara | Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Kanya (Virgo), Moon: Mithuna (Gemini) |
Changes during the day
| from 15:08 | yoga Parigha |
|---|---|
| from 16:38 | tithi Krishna-saptami |
| from 16:38 | karana Vishti |
| from 17:03 | nakshatra Ardra |
| from 04:27 (14.10) | karana Bava |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 06:20 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 06:57 |
| Noon | 12:15 |
| Sunset | 17:32 |
| End of twilight | 18:10 |
| Moonrise | 20:41 |
| Moonset | 13:47 |
| Day length | 10 h 35 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 9, average — 0, bad — 4
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 16:38 | from 17:03 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Mrigashirsha (06:57–17:03) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
- Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 16:38–17:32: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Festivals and periods
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Ravi Yoga 17:03–06:59 (14.10)
Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:57–16:38
Anandadi: Mrityu 06:57–17:03 Anandadi: Kana 17:03–06:59 (14.10)
- Bhadra in heaven: 16:38–04:27 (14.10); Bhadra Puchha 21:20–22:30; Bhadra Mukha 22:30–00:28 (14.10)
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 (14.10) |
| Amrita Kalam | 08:00–09:39 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 13:34–14:54 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 06:57–08:17 |
| Gulika Kalam | 09:36–10:55 |
| Dur Muhurta | 10:29–11:11, 14:43–15:25 |
| Varjyam | 01:29–03:06 (14.10) |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 06:57–16:53, 17:03–17:32
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | average 06:57–16:53, 17:03–17:32 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average 06:57–16:53, 17:03–17:32 |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 06:57–13:21, 15:08–16:10, 16:53–17:32 |
Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Mrigashirsha until 17:03, Ardra from 17:03; tithi Krishna-shashti until 16:38, Krishna-saptami from 16:38; lagna Kanya 06:57, Tula 07:39, Vrischika 10:40, Dhanu 13:21, Makara 15:08, Kumbha 16:10, Mina 16:53
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Mrigashirsha (until 17:03) — abundance (well-being, prosperity); Ardra (from 17:03) — 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
Unfavourable day · score S = −2
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: Kana
+1 Auspicious nakshatra 06:57–17:03+1 Yoga Variyana 06:57–15:08+1 Auspicious weekday0 Ravi Yoga 17:03–06:59 (14.10)0 Anandadi: Kana 17:03–06:59 (14.10) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Chaturmasya0 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 17:03–06:59 (14.10)0 Vishti (Bhadra) 16:38–04:27 (14.10)0 Yoga Parigha 15:08–02:23 (14.10)−2 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:57–16:38−3 Anandadi: Mrityu 06:57–17:03
| Summary | Ordinary day — pros: Ravi Yoga, Anandadi: Padma; cons: Krakacha Yoga, Fierce or sharp nakshatra |
|---|---|
| Month | Ashwina (amanta) · Kartika (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Durmukha (No. 30) · Shaka 2118 · Vikram 2253 more |
| Period | Chaturmasya |
| Festivals | Ahoi Ashtami · Kalashtami |
At sunrise 06:59
| Tithi | 7Krishna-saptami (Bhadra, Indra) · until 16:07 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Ardra, pada 3 (sharp, Rudra (Roaring, angry image of Shiva), Rahu) · until 17:10 more |
| Yoga | Parigha (“bolt, barrier”, inauspicious) · until 13:38 more |
| Karana | Bava (movable) · until 16:07 more |
| Vara | Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Kanya (Virgo), Moon: Mithuna (Gemini) |
Changes during the day
| from 13:38 | yoga Shiva |
|---|---|
| from 16:07 | tithi Krishna-ashtami |
| from 16:07 | karana Balava |
| from 17:10 | nakshatra Punarvasu |
| from 03:37 (15.10) | karana Kaulava |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 06:22 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 06:59 |
| Noon | 12:15 |
| Sunset | 17:30 |
| End of twilight | 18:07 |
| Moonrise | 21:59 |
| Moonset | 14:23 |
| Day length | 10 h 30 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 6, average — 6, bad — 1
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 16:07 | from 17:10 |
|---|
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 (17:10–17:30) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Festivals and periods
Ahoi Ashtami · Ahoi Mata
Mothers fast for the well-being of their children and break the fast in the evening on seeing the stars (some on seeing the Moon); Ahoi Mata is worshipped.
Rule: pradosha vyapini: 3 muhurtas after sunset, 17:30–20:12
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Kalashtami · Kalabhairava
The eighth day of the waning Moon is dedicated to Kalabhairava, the fierce form of Shiva. The day is chosen so that Ashtami prevails at the beginning of the night (Pradosha). Devotees fast, worship Bhairava in the evening and at night, and feed dogs — the dog is his mount.
Rule: pradosha vyapini: 3 muhurtas after sunset, 17:30–20:12
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Ravi Yoga 06:59–17:10 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 17:10–07:01 (15.10)
Krakacha Yoga 06:59–16:07 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:59–16:07 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 16:07–07:01 (15.10)
Anandadi: Padma 06:59–17:10 Anandadi: Lumbaka 17:10–07:01 (15.10)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 05:12–06:05 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 11:53–12:36 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:00–14:42 |
| Godhuli | 17:30–17:57 |
| Pradosha | 17:30–20:12 |
| Nishitha | 23:48–00:43 (15.10) |
| Amrita Kalam | 07:07–08:43 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 10:56–12:14 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 14:52–16:11 |
| Gulika Kalam | 08:18–09:37 |
| Dur Muhurta | 09:05–09:47, 12:36–13:18 |
| Varjyam | 04:55–06:29 (15.10) |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 06:59–16:07
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | average 06:59–16:07 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average 06:59–16:07 |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 06:59–13:17, 15:04–16:06, 16:49–17:10 |
Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Ardra until 17:10, Punarvasu from 17:10; tithi Krishna-saptami until 16:07, Krishna-ashtami from 16:07; lagna Kanya 06:59, Tula 07:35, Vrischika 10:36, Dhanu 13:17, Makara 15:04, Kumbha 16:06, Mina 16:49
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Ardra (until 17:10) — sadness; Punarvasu (from 17:10) — 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 16:07–17:30: 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
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 06:59–17:10+1 Anandadi: Padma 06:59–17:10+1 Auspicious weekday0 Yoga Shiva 13:38–07:01 (15.10)0 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 17:10–07:01 (15.10)0 Auspicious nakshatra 17:10–07:01 (15.10)0 Chaturmasya0 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 16:07–07:01 (15.10) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:59–16:07 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Anandadi: Lumbaka 17:10–07:01 (15.10)0 Ashtami 16:07–07:01 (15.10)0 Surya Dagdha tithi 16:07–07:01 (15.10)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 06:59–17:10−3 Krakacha Yoga 06:59–16:07
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Ordinary day — pros: Yoga Siddha, Anandadi: Chhatra; cons: Surya Dagdha tithi, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn) |
|---|---|
| Month | Ashwina (amanta) · Kartika (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Durmukha (No. 30) · Shaka 2118 · Vikram 2253 more |
| Period | Chaturmasya |
At sunrise 07:01
| Tithi | 8Krishna-ashtami (Jaya, Vasus) · until 14:59 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Punarvasu, pada 3 (movable, Aditi, Jupiter) · until 16:41 more |
| Yoga | Shiva (“auspicious, benevolent”, auspicious) · until 11:39 more |
| Karana | Kaulava (movable) · until 14:59 more |
| Vara | Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Kanya (Virgo), Moon: Mithuna (Gemini) |
Changes during the day
| from 11:39 | yoga Siddha |
|---|---|
| from 14:59 | tithi Krishna-navami |
| from 14:59 | karana Taitila |
| from 16:41 | nakshatra Pushya |
| from 02:11 (16.10) | karana Gara |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 06:24 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 07:01 |
| Noon | 12:15 |
| Sunset | 17:27 |
| End of twilight | 18:05 |
| Moonrise | 23:24 |
| Moonset | 14:50 |
| Day length | 10 h 26 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 3, average — 8, bad — 2
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 14:59 | from 16:41 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Punarvasu (07:01–16:41) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Pushya (16:41–17:27) is good for sowing.
Festivals and periods
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 14:59–07:03 (16.10)
Anandadi: Chhatra 07:01–16:41 Anandadi: Mitra 16:41–07:03 (16.10)
- Surya Dagdha tithi: Krishna-ashtami
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 05:13–06:07 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 11:53–12:35 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 13:59–14:40 |
| Godhuli | 17:27–17:55 |
| Pradosha | 17:27–20:11 |
| Nishitha | 23:48–00:42 (16.10) |
| Amrita Kalam | 14:20–15:54 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 09:38–10:56 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 13:33–14:51 |
| Gulika Kalam | 07:01–08:19 |
| Dur Muhurta | 07:01–07:43, 07:43–08:25 |
| Varjyam | 00:19–01:51 (16.10) |
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 07:01–13:13 |
Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Punarvasu until 16:41, Pushya from 16:41; tithi Krishna-ashtami until 14:59, Krishna-navami from 14:59; lagna Kanya 07:01, Tula 07:31, Vrischika 10:32, Dhanu 13:13, Makara 15:00, Kumbha 16:02, Mina 16:45, Mesha 17:26
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Punarvasu (until 16:41) — strength of spirit (bravery, resilience); Pushya (from 16:41) — 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-ashtami 07:01–14:59: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
- Krishna-navami 14:59–17:27: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Cautions:
- Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Ordinary day · score S = +1
Auspicious and inauspicious factors are balanced: a day for routine matters; important matters are best timed for favourable days.
+1 Yoga Siddha 11:39–07:03 (16.10)+1 Anandadi: Chhatra 07:01–16:41+1 Auspicious nakshatra 07:01–16:410 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 14:59–07:03 (16.10)0 Chaturmasya−1 Ashtami 07:01–14:59−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Surya Dagdha tithi 07:01–14:59
| Summary | Best day — Ravi Pushya Yoga, Yoga Siddha; auspicious time — after 13:14; auspicious time — until 15:36 |
|---|---|
| Month | Ashwina (amanta) · Kartika (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Durmukha (No. 30) · Shaka 2118 · Vikram 2253 more |
| Period | Chaturmasya |
At sunrise 07:03
| Tithi | 9Krishna-navami (Rikta, Serpent (Naga)) · until 13:14 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Pushya, pada 3 (light, Brhaspati, Saturn) · until 15:36 more |
| Yoga | Siddha (“perfected, accomplished”, auspicious) · until 09:11 more |
| Karana | Gara (movable) · until 13:14 more |
| Vara | Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Kanya (Virgo), Moon: Karka (Cancer) |
Changes during the day
| from 09:11 | yoga Sadhya |
|---|---|
| from 13:14 | tithi Krishna-dashami |
| from 13:14 | karana Vanija |
| from 15:36 | nakshatra Ashlesha |
| from 00:08 (17.10) | karana Vishti |
| from 06:13 (17.10) | yoga Shubha |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 06:26 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 07:03 |
| Noon | 12:15 |
| Sunset | 17:25 |
| End of twilight | 18:02 |
| Moonrise | none |
| Moonset | 15:10 |
| Day length | 10 h 21 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 1, average — 4, bad — 8
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 13:14 | from 15:36 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Pushya (07:03–15:36) is good for sowing.
Festivals and periods
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Ravi Pushya Yoga 07:03–15:36 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 07:03–15:36
Jwalamukhi Yoga 15:36–07:05 (17.10)
Anandadi: Shrivatsa 07:03–15:36 Anandadi: Vajra 15:36–07:05 (17.10)
- Bhadra on earth: 00:08–10:54 (17.10); Bhadra Puchha 01:41–02:46 (17.10); Bhadra Mukha 02:46–04:35 (17.10)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 05:14–06:09 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 11:53–12:35 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 13:58–14:39 |
| Godhuli | 17:25–17:52 |
| Pradosha | 17:25–20:09 |
| Nishitha | 23:48–00:42 (17.10) |
| Amrita Kalam | 09:29–11:01 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 16:07–17:25 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 12:14–13:32 |
| Gulika Kalam | 14:49–16:07 |
| Dur Muhurta | 16:02–16:43 |
| Varjyam | 03:31–05:00 (17.10) |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 14:56–15:36
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | average 14:56–15:36 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average 14:56–15:36 |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 14:56–15:58, 16:41–17:23 |
Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Pushya until 15:36, Ashlesha from 15:36; tithi Krishna-navami until 13:14, Krishna-dashami from 13:14; lagna Kanya 07:03, Tula 07:27, Vrischika 10:28, Dhanu 13:09, Makara 14:56, Kumbha 15:58, Mina 16:41, Mesha 17:23
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Pushya (until 15:36) — increase in wealth; Ashlesha (from 15:36) — physical affliction (suffering); Sunday — physical well-being.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Krishna-navami 07:03–13:14: 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
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 13:14
Auspicious time ends by 15:36
+4 Ravi Pushya Yoga 07:03–15:36+2 Yoga Siddha 07:03–09:11+2 Pushya 07:03–15:36+1 Anandadi: Shrivatsa 07:03–15:360 Chaturmasya0 Jwalamukhi Yoga 15:36–07:05 (17.10) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Anandadi: Vajra 15:36–07:05 (17.10)0 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 15:36–07:05 (17.10)−2 Rikta tithi 07:03–13:14
| Summary | Avoid starting important matters — Krakacha Yoga, Jwalamukhi Yoga |
|---|---|
| Month | Ashwina (amanta) · Kartika (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Durmukha (No. 30) · Shaka 2118 · Vikram 2253 more |
| Period | Chaturmasya |
| Festivals | Rama Ekadashi |
At sunrise 07:05
| Tithi | 10Krishna-dashami (Purna, Dharma) · until 10:54 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Ashlesha, pada 3 (sharp, Naga - the lord of snakes (Sharpa), Mercury) · until 13:56 more Gandamula |
| Yoga | Shubha (“goodness, happiness”, auspicious) · until 02:51 (18.10) more |
| Karana | Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 10:54 more |
| Vara | Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Kanya (Virgo), Moon: Karka (Cancer) |
Changes during the day
| from 10:54 | tithi Krishna-ekadashi |
|---|---|
| from 10:54 | karana Bava |
| from 13:56 | nakshatra Magha |
| from 21:32 | karana Balava |
| from 02:51 (18.10) | yoga Shukla |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 06:28 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 07:05 |
| Noon | 12:14 |
| Sunset | 17:22 |
| End of twilight | 18:00 |
| Moonrise | 00:53 |
| Moonset | 15:26 |
| Day length | 10 h 17 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 4, average — 8, bad — 1
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 10:54 | from 13:56 |
|---|
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, Magha (13:56–17:22) is good for sowing, for root crops.
- Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 07:05–10:54: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Festivals and periods
Rama Ekadashi · Vishnu
The Ekadashi of the dark half of Ashwina (Kartika in North India), a few days before Diwali. Named after Lakshmi (Rama); the fast removes sins and brings prosperity.
Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 10:54–08:04 (18.10)
Dwadashi ends before the next sunrise — to break the fast on Dwadashi, Smartas fast the day before, on the day Ekadashi begins
Parana (breaking the fast): 13:16–15:17 (18.10)
Vaishnava date: 18.10
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Jwalamukhi Yoga 07:05–10:54 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 10:54–07:07 (18.10) Krakacha Yoga 10:54–07:07 (18.10)
Anandadi: Saumya 07:05–13:56 Anandadi: Dhwanksha 13:56–07:07 (18.10)
- Bhadra on earth: 00:08–10:54; Bhadra Puchha 01:41–02:46; Bhadra Mukha 02:46–04:35
- Gandanta (nakshatra): 08:24–19:27
- Gandanta (tithi): 10:32–11:15
- Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Ashlesha
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 (18.10) |
| Amrita Kalam | 12:27–13:56 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 08:22–09:40 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 10:57–12:14 |
| Gulika Kalam | 13:31–14:48 |
| Dur Muhurta | 12:34–13:16, 14:38–15:19 |
| Varjyam | 00:52–02:19 (18.10) |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 14:52–15:54, 16:37–17:19
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | average 14:52–15:54, 16:37–17:19 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average 14:52–15:54, 16:37–17:19 |
| Bathing, washing hair | average throughout the daytime |
Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Ashlesha until 13:56, Magha from 13:56; tithi Krishna-dashami until 10:54, Krishna-ekadashi from 10:54; lagna Kanya 07:05, Tula 07:24, Vrischika 10:24, Dhanu 13:05, Makara 14:52, Kumbha 15:54, Mina 16:37, Mesha 17:19
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Ashlesha (until 13:56) — physical affliction (suffering); Magha (from 13:56) — loss of property; Monday — clear, bright complexion.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Bhadra on earth 07:05–10:54: no shaving or haircuts during Vishti Karana (according to the Muhurta Chintamani, Bhadra does harm when it is on earth; in heaven and in the netherworld its influence on earth is weak).
Cautions:
- The Muhurta Chintamani warns: whoever shaves in Magha nakshatra 4 times a year puts their life in danger — frequent haircuts in this nakshatra are best avoided.
- Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
- 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
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.
+2 Yoga Shubha 07:05–02:51 (18.10)+1 Anandadi: Saumya 07:05–13:56+1 Auspicious weekday0 Chaturmasya0 Anandadi: Dhwanksha 13:56–07:07 (18.10)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 07:05–13:56−1 Bhadra on earth 07:05–10:54−2 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 10:54–07:07 (18.10)−2 Jwalamukhi Yoga 07:05–10:54−3 Krakacha Yoga 10:54–07:07 (18.10)
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Avoid starting important matters — Kshaya tithi, Fierce or sharp nakshatra |
|---|---|
| Month | Ashwina (amanta) · Kartika (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Durmukha (No. 30) · Shaka 2118 · Vikram 2253 more |
| Period | Chaturmasya |
| Festivals | Rama Ekadashi — Vaishnava fast · Govatsa Dwadashi (Vasu Baras) |
At sunrise 07:07
| Tithi | 11Krishna-ekadashi (Nanda, Rudra) · until 08:04 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Magha, pada 4 (fierce, Pitris or Pitars - ancestors of the clan, forefathers, Ketu) · until 11:48 more Gandamula |
| Yoga | Shukla (“bright, pure”, auspicious) · until 23:07 more |
| Karana | Balava (movable) · until 08:04 more |
| Vara | Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Kanya (Virgo), Moon: Simha (Leo) |
Changes during the day
| from 08:04 | tithi Krishna-dvadashi (kshaya: not present at any sunrise) |
|---|---|
| from 08:04 | karana Kaulava |
| from 11:48 | nakshatra Purva-Phalguni |
| from 18:30 | karana Taitila |
| from 23:07 | yoga Brahma |
| from 04:51 (19.10) | tithi Krishna-trayodashi |
| from 04:51 (19.10) | karana Gara |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 06:30 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 07:07 |
| Noon | 12:14 |
| Sunset | 17:20 |
| End of twilight | 17:58 |
| Moonrise | 02:23 |
| Moonset | 15:41 |
| Day length | 10 h 12 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 3, average — 1, bad — 9
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 08:04 | from 11:48 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Magha (07:07–11:48) is good for sowing, for root crops.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Phalguni (11:48–17:20) is good for root crops.
Festivals and periods
Rama Ekadashi — Vaishnava fast · Vishnu
Vaishnavas (ISKCON) keep this Ekadashi on a different day from Smartas.
Smarta date: 17.10
Smartas fast the day before so as to break the fast while it is still Dwadashi; Vaishnavas fast on the day when Ekadashi prevails at sunrise.
Govatsa Dwadashi (Vasu Baras) · Nandini the cow
Worship of cows and calves on the eve of Dhanvantari Jayanti: in the evening a cow with her calf is decorated and fed, and on this day milk products and wheat are not eaten. In Maharashtra it opens the festive week of Diwali.
Rule: pradosha vyapini: 3 muhurtas after sunset, 17:20–20:06
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:51–07:09 (19.10)
Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:07–08:04
Anandadi: Kaladanda 07:07–11:48 Anandadi: Dhumra 11:48–07:09 (19.10)
- Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Magha
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 05:17–06:12 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 11:53–12:34 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 13:56–14:37 |
| Godhuli | 17:20–17:48 |
| Pradosha | 17:20–20:06 |
| Nishitha | 23:47–00:42 (19.10) |
| Amrita Kalam | 09:36–11:04, 03:33–04:59 (19.10) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 14:47–16:03 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 09:40–10:57 |
| Gulika Kalam | 12:14–13:30 |
| Dur Muhurta | 09:10–09:51, 22:52–23:47 |
| Varjyam | 18:57–20:23 |
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 07:07–08:04 |
Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Magha until 11:48, Purva-Phalguni from 11:48; tithi Krishna-ekadashi until 08:04, Krishna-dvadashi from 08:04; lagna Kanya 07:07, Tula 07:20, Vrischika 10:20, Dhanu 13:01, Makara 14:48, Kumbha 15:50, Mina 16:33, Mesha 17:15
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Magha (until 11:48) — loss of property; Purva-Phalguni (from 11:48) — ill health; Tuesday — harm to longevity.
Cautions:
- Ekadashi: by custom, those who fast on this day do not cut their hair or shave.
- The Muhurta Chintamani warns: whoever shaves in Magha nakshatra 4 times a year puts their life in danger — frequent haircuts in this nakshatra are best avoided.
- Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Avoid starting important matters · score S = −4
There is a mild prohibition (Amavasya, Krishna Chaturdashi, Bhadra on earth, Vyatipata, Vaidhriti, kshaya tithi, Sankranti, Ashubha Yoga) or the total score is -3 or lower: the day is unfavourable for important new matters, but suitable for fasting, prayer and everyday work.
Avoid starting important matters: Kshaya tithi
+1 Yoga Shukla 07:07–23:070 Chaturmasya0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:07–08:04−1 Anandadi: Kaladanda 07:07–11:48−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 07:07–11:48−2 Kshaya tithi
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Avoid starting important matters — Sankranti day, Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) |
|---|---|
| Month | Ashwina (amanta) · Kartika (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Durmukha (No. 30) · Shaka 2118 · Vikram 2253 more |
| Period | Chaturmasya · Diwali — five days, day 2 |
| Festivals | Dhanteras (Dhanvantari Jayanti) · Tula Sankranti · Pradosha Vrat · Kali Chaudas |
At sunrise 07:09
| Tithi | 13Krishna-trayodashi (Jaya, God of Love) · until 01:22 (20.10) more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Purva-Phalguni, pada 4 (fierce, Bhaga (Share, Distributor) - god of wealth and family, Venus) · until 09:17 more |
| Yoga | Brahma (“Brahma, sacred knowledge”, auspicious) · until 19:09 more |
| Karana | Gara (movable) · until 15:08 more |
| Vara | Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Kanya (Virgo), Moon: Simha (Leo) |
Changes during the day
| from 09:17 | nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni |
|---|---|
| from 15:08 | karana Vanija |
| from 19:09 | yoga Indra |
| from 01:22 (20.10) | tithi Krishna-chaturdashi |
| from 01:22 (20.10) | karana Vishti |
| from 06:33 (20.10) | nakshatra Hasta |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 06:32 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 07:09 |
| Noon | 12:14 |
| Sunset | 17:18 |
| End of twilight | 17:55 |
| Moonrise | 03:55 |
| Moonset | 15:55 |
| Day length | 10 h 08 min |
Sky
| Tula Sankranti | 07:17 — the Sun enters Tula (Libra) |
|---|
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 09:17 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Phalguni (07:09–09:17) is good for root crops.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Phalguni (09:17–17:18) is good for sowing.
Festivals and periods
Dhanteras (Dhanvantari Jayanti) · Dhanvantari
The first day of Diwali: the appearance of Dhanvantari with the pot of amrita from the churned ocean. People buy gold and new utensils, and in the evening a lamp for Yama (Yama Deepam) is lit at the entrance to ward off untimely death.
Rule: pradosha vyapini: 3 muhurtas after sunset, 17:18–20:04
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
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, 07:09–11:17
on the day the Sun enters the sign
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, 17:18–20:04
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Kali Chaudas · Kali
The night of the fourteenth tithi before Diwali (Gujarat, Maharashtra): at midnight people worship Kali and Hanuman to be rid of evil influences; lamps are lit.
Rule: nishitha vyapini: midnight, 23:47–00:42 (20.10)
the tithi does not cover the decisive time on either day — the day it begins is chosen
- Chaturmasya
- Diwali — five days, day 2
Muhurta
Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 06:33–07:11 (20.10)
Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:09–01:22 (20.10)
Anandadi: Sthira 07:09–09:17 Anandadi: Vardhamana 09:17–06:33 (20.10) Anandadi: Ananda 06:33–07:11 (20.10)
- Bhadra in the netherworld: 01:22–11:36 (20.10); Bhadra Mukha 01:22–03:05 (20.10); Bhadra Puchha 10:35–11:36 (20.10)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 05:19–06:14 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 13:55–14:35 |
| Godhuli | 17:18–17:45 |
| Pradosha | 17:18–20:04 |
| Nishitha | 23:47–00:42 (20.10) |
| Amrita Kalam | 00:10–01:35 (20.10) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 12:13–13:29 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 08:25–09:41 |
| Gulika Kalam | 10:57–12:13 |
| Dur Muhurta | 11:53–12:34 |
| Varjyam | 15:40–17:05 |
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 | good 09:17–12:57, 14:44–15:46, 16:29–17:11 |
Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Purva-Phalguni until 09:17, Uttara-Phalguni from 09:17; tithi Krishna-trayodashi; lagna Kanya 07:09, Tula 07:16, Vrischika 10:16, Dhanu 12:57, Makara 14:44, Kumbha 15:46, Mina 16:29, Mesha 17:11
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Purva-Phalguni (until 09:17) — ill health; Uttara-Phalguni (from 09:17) — 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:
- Sankranti at 07:17 — a Parva day: no haircuts or shaving on this day (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Cautions:
- The Muhurta Chintamani warns: whoever shaves in Uttara-Phalguni nakshatra 4 times a year puts their life in danger — frequent haircuts in this nakshatra are best avoided.
- Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Avoid starting important matters · score S = +1
There is a mild prohibition (Amavasya, Krishna Chaturdashi, Bhadra on earth, Vyatipata, Vaidhriti, kshaya tithi, Sankranti, Ashubha Yoga) or the total score is -3 or lower: the day is unfavourable for important new matters, but suitable for fasting, prayer and everyday work.
Avoid starting important matters: Sankranti day
+2 Yoga Brahma 07:09–19:09+1 Anandadi: Sthira 07:09–09:17+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious nakshatra 09:17–06:33 (20.10)0 Chaturmasya−1 Sankranti day−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 07:09–09:17−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:09–01:22 (20.10)
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Avoid starting important matters — Krishna Chaturdashi, Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) |
|---|---|
| Month | Ashwina (amanta) · Kartika (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Durmukha (No. 30) · Shaka 2118 · Vikram 2253 more |
| Period | Chaturmasya · Diwali — five days, day 2 |
| Festivals | Naraka Chaturdashi (Choti Diwali) · Kali Puja · Masik Shivaratri |
At sunrise 07:11
| Tithi | 14Krishna-chaturdashi (Rikta, Kali) · until 21:50 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Hasta, pada 1 (light, Savitar (Animating, Awakening), Moon) · until 03:47 (21.10) more |
| Yoga | Indra (“Indra, lord”, auspicious) · until 15:04 more |
| Karana | Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 11:36 more |
| Vara | Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Tula (Libra), Moon: Kanya (Virgo) |
Changes during the day
| from 11:36 | karana Shakuni |
|---|---|
| from 15:04 | yoga Vaidhriti |
| from 21:50 | tithi Amavasya |
| from 21:50 | karana Chatushpada |
| from 03:47 (21.10) | nakshatra Chitra |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 06:33 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 07:11 |
| Noon | 12:14 |
| Sunset | 17:15 |
| End of twilight | 17:53 |
| Moonrise | 05:28 |
| Moonset | 16:10 |
| Day length | 10 h 03 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 1, average — 11, bad — 1
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Hasta (07:11–17:15) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
- Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 07:11–11:36: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
- Shakuni 11:36–17:15: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it (it is suitable for sowing).
- Krishna-chaturdashi 07:11–17:15: according to the Kalaprakashika, ploughing on Chaturdashi puts the owner’s life in danger.
Festivals and periods
Naraka Chaturdashi (Choti Diwali) · Krishna
The victory of Krishna and Satyabhama over the demon Narakasura. Before sunrise, while the Moon is still shining, Abhyanga Snana is performed — a bath with oil and a healing paste.
Rule: Arunodaya: before sunrise, 05:28–07:11
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Abhyanga Snana: from moonrise to sunrise: 05:28–07:11
Kali Puja · Kali
Midnight worship of the goddess Kali on the night of Diwali (Bengal, Assam, Odisha): oil lamps, hibiscus flowers and mantras until dawn.
Rule: nishitha vyapini: midnight, 23:46–00:42 (21.10)
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Masik Shivaratri · Shiva
The monthly “night of Shiva” — the fourteenth day of the waning Moon. Devotees fast, keep vigil through the night and perform abhisheka of the lingam at midnight (Nishitha).
Rule: nishitha vyapini: midnight, 23:46–00:42 (21.10)
the tithi does not cover midnight — the day with the tithi in Pradosha is chosen
- Chaturmasya
- Diwali — five days, day 2
Muhurta
Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:11–21:50
Anandadi: Chara 03:47–07:13 (21.10) Anandadi: Rakshasa 07:11–03:47 (21.10)
- Bhadra in the netherworld: 01:22–11:36; Bhadra Mukha 01:22–03:05; Bhadra Puchha 10:35–11:36
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 (21.10) |
| Amrita Kalam | 22:29–23:54 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 13:29–14:44 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 07:11–08:27 |
| Gulika Kalam | 09:42–10:58 |
| Dur Muhurta | 10:33–11:13, 14:34–15:14 |
| Varjyam | 13:59–15:24 |
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 Krishna-chaturdashi; lagna Tula 07:11, Vrischika 10:12, Dhanu 12:53, Makara 14:40, Kumbha 15:42, Mina 16:25, Mesha 17:07
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:
- Krishna-chaturdashi 07:11–17:15: a Rikta and Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
- Vaidhriti 15:04–17:15: auspicious undertakings, including haircuts, are avoided during this yoga (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Cautions:
- Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Avoid starting important matters · score S = −4
There is a mild prohibition (Amavasya, Krishna Chaturdashi, Bhadra on earth, Vyatipata, Vaidhriti, kshaya tithi, Sankranti, Ashubha Yoga) or the total score is -3 or lower: the day is unfavourable for important new matters, but suitable for fasting, prayer and everyday work.
Avoid starting important matters: Krishna Chaturdashi
+2 Yoga Indra 07:11–15:04+1 Auspicious nakshatra 07:11–03:47 (21.10)+1 Auspicious weekday0 Chaturmasya−1 Vaidhriti 15:04–07:13 (21.10)−1 Vishti (Bhadra) 07:11–11:36−1 Anandadi: Rakshasa 07:11–03:47 (21.10)−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:11–21:50−3 Krishna Chaturdashi 07:11–21:50
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Avoid starting important matters — Amavasya, Vaidhriti |
|---|---|
| Month | Ashwina (amanta) · Kartika (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Durmukha (No. 30) · Shaka 2118 · Vikram 2253 more |
| Period | Chaturmasya · Diwali — five days, day 3 |
| Festivals | Diwali, Lakshmi Puja · Ashwina Amavasya |
At sunrise 07:13
| Tithi | 30Amavasya (Purna, Pitris (ancestors)) · until 18:23 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Chitra, pada 1 (soft, Tvashtri (Heavenly Architect) or Vishwakarma (Vastu God), Mars) · until 01:11 (22.10) more |
| Yoga | Vaidhriti (“without support, discord”, inauspicious) · until 11:01 more |
| Karana | Chatushpada (fixed, inauspicious) · until 08:05 more |
| Vara | Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Tula (Libra), Moon: Kanya (Virgo) |
Changes during the day
| from 08:05 | karana Naga |
|---|---|
| from 11:01 | yoga Vishkambha |
| from 18:23 | tithi Shukla-pratipat |
| from 18:23 | karana Kimstughna |
| from 01:11 (22.10) | nakshatra Swati |
| from 04:45 (22.10) | karana Bava |
| from 07:09 (22.10) | yoga Priti |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 06:35 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 07:13 |
| Noon | 12:14 |
| Sunset | 17:13 |
| End of twilight | 17:51 |
| Moonrise | 07:02 |
| Moonset | 16:28 |
| Day length | 9 h 59 min |
Sky
| New moon (Amavasya) | 18:23 |
|---|
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 0, average — 9, bad — 4
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Chitra (07:13–17:13) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
- Chatushpada 07:13–08:05: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
- Naga 08:05–17:13: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Festivals and periods
Diwali, Lakshmi Puja · Lakshmi
The festival of lights, the main day of the five-day Diwali: in the evening, at Pradosha, Lakshmi and Ganesha are worshipped and rows of diyas are lit. It marks Rama’s return to Ayodhya; for merchants the new year and new account books begin on this day.
Rule: pradosha vyapini: 3 muhurtas after sunset, 17:13–18:23
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Ashwina Amavasya · Pitris (ancestors)
The new moon of Ashwina (Kartika in North India) — the night of Diwali: Lakshmi Puja and Kali Puja.
Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 21:50 (20.10)–18:23
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
- Chaturmasya
- Diwali — five days, day 3
Muhurta
Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 18:23–07:16 (22.10)
Anandadi: Musala 07:13–01:11 (22.10) Anandadi: Gada 01:11–07:16 (22.10)
- Gandanta (tithi): 18:02–18:43
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 (22.10) |
| Amrita Kalam | 19:28–20:54 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 10:58–12:13 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 14:43–15:58 |
| Gulika Kalam | 08:28–09:43 |
| Dur Muhurta | 09:13–09:53, 12:33–13:13 |
| Varjyam | 10:55–12:21, 06:15–07:42 (22.10) |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | no suitable window — see the prohibitions below |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | no suitable window — see the prohibitions below |
| Bathing, washing hair | average throughout the daytime |
Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Chitra; tithi Amavasya; lagna Tula 07:13, Vrischika 10:09, Dhanu 12:49, Makara 14:36, Kumbha 15:38, Mina 16:21, Mesha 17:03
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Chitra — improvement of well-being; Friday — universal respect.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Amavasya 07:13–17:13: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
- Vaidhriti 07:13–11:01: auspicious undertakings, including haircuts, are avoided during this yoga (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Cautions:
- Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
- Friday: B. V. Raman advises against cutting nails (the rating above is the site’s summary, which uses the same weekdays for nails as for haircuts, so Friday counts as auspicious).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Avoid starting important matters · score S = −3
There is a mild prohibition (Amavasya, Krishna Chaturdashi, Bhadra on earth, Vyatipata, Vaidhriti, kshaya tithi, Sankranti, Ashubha Yoga) or the total score is -3 or lower: the day is unfavourable for important new matters, but suitable for fasting, prayer and everyday work.
Avoid starting important matters: Amavasya
+1 Auspicious nakshatra 07:13–01:11 (22.10)+1 Auspicious weekday0 Chaturmasya−1 Anandadi: Musala 07:13–01:11 (22.10)−1 Vaidhriti 07:13–11:01−3 Amavasya 07:13–18:23
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Best day — Swayam Siddha Muhurta, Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga |
|---|---|
| Month | Kartika (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Durmukha (No. 30) · Shaka 2118 · Vikram 2253 more |
| Period | Chaturmasya · Diwali — five days, day 5 |
| Festivals | Govardhan Puja, Annakut · Bhai Dooj (Yama Dwitiya) |
At sunrise 07:16
| Tithi | 1Shukla-pratipat (Nanda, Brahma) · until 15:12 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Swati, pada 2 (movable, Waiu (Wind), Rahu) · until 22:54 more |
| Yoga | Priti (“love, affection”, auspicious) · until 03:36 (23.10) more |
| Karana | Bava (movable) · until 15:12 more |
| Vara | Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Tula (Libra), Moon: Tula (Libra) |
Changes during the day
| from 15:12 | tithi Shukla-dvitya |
|---|---|
| from 15:12 | karana Balava |
| from 22:54 | nakshatra Vishakha |
| from 01:47 (23.10) | karana Kaulava |
| from 03:36 (23.10) | yoga Ayushman |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 06:37 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 07:16 |
| Noon | 12:13 |
| Sunset | 17:10 |
| End of twilight | 17:49 |
| Moonrise | 08:36 |
| Moonset | 16:51 |
| Day length | 9 h 54 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 | from 15:12 |
|---|
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, Swati (07:16–17:10) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Festivals and periods
Govardhan Puja, Annakut · Krishna
The fourth day of Diwali: Krishna lifted Govardhan Hill, sheltering the cowherds from Indra’s downpour. A “mountain” of food, the Annakut, is heaped up and offered to Krishna; in Maharashtra and South India it is Bali Pratipada, the day of King Bali.
Rule: Pratah Kala: morning, the first fifth of the daytime, 07:16–09:15
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Bhai Dooj (Yama Dwitiya) · Yama and Yamuna
The fifth and last day of Diwali: according to legend, Yama visited his sister Yamuna. Sisters apply a tilak to their brothers and pray for their long life, and brothers give their sisters gifts.
Rule: aparahna vyapini: the 4th fifth of the daytime, 13:12–15:11
the tithi does not cover the decisive time on either day — the day it begins is chosen
- Chaturmasya
- Diwali — five days, day 5
Muhurta
Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 07:16–22:54 Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 07:16–22:54 Tripushkar Yoga 22:54–07:18 (23.10)
Anandadi: Siddhi 07:16–22:54 Anandadi: Shubha 22:54–07:18 (23.10)
Tripushkar Yoga: A coincidence of the weekday (Sun, Tue or Sat), a Bhadra tithi (2, 7 or 12) and a “tripada” nakshatra (Krittika, Punarvasu, Uttara Phalguni, Vishakha, Uttara Ashadha, Purva Bhadrapada). The result of whatever is begun repeats three times: good for purchases and investments, bad for losses, loans, surgery and funerals.
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 05:23–06:19 |
|---|---|
| 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 (23.10) |
| Amrita Kalam | 14:56–16:23 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 09:44–10:59 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 13:27–14:42 |
| Gulika Kalam | 07:16–08:30 |
| Dur Muhurta | 07:16–07:55, 07:55–08:35 |
| Varjyam | 06:15–07:42, 04:06–05:35 (23.10) |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 07:16–10:05, 14:32–17:10
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | average 07:16–10:05, 14:32–17:10 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails | average 07:16–10:05, 14:32–17:10 |
| Cutting toenails | average 07:16–10:05, 14:32–15:34, 16:17–16:59 |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 07:16–12:45, 14:32–17:10 |
Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Swati; tithi Shukla-pratipat until 15:12, Shukla-dvitya from 15:12; lagna Tula 07:16, Vrischika 10:05, Dhanu 12:45, Makara 14:32, Kumbha 15:34, Mina 16:17, Mesha 16:59
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Swati — relief from all suffering; Saturday — decline of physical strength.
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Best day · score S = +6
The total of auspicious factors is high and there are no prohibitions: suitable for important undertakings.
Swayam Siddha Muhurta: the day is auspicious for new undertakings in its own right; panchanga defects are not taken into account
+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 07:16–22:54+1 Anandadi: Siddhi 07:16–22:54+1 Auspicious nakshatra 07:16–22:54+1 Yoga Priti 07:16–03:36 (23.10)+1 Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 07:16–22:540 Auspicious tithi 15:12–07:18 (23.10)0 Chaturmasya0 Swayam Siddha Muhurta0 Tripushkar Yoga 22:54–07:18 (23.10)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Ordinary day — pros: Yoga Ayushman, Auspicious tithi; cons: Anandadi: Utpata |
|---|---|
| Month | Kartika (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Durmukha (No. 30) · Shaka 2118 · Vikram 2253 more |
| Period | Chaturmasya |
At sunrise 07:18
| Tithi | 2Shukla-dvitya (Bhadra, Vidhatr) · until 12:30 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Vishakha, pada 2 (mixed, Indra and Agni, Jupiter) · until 21:09 more |
| Yoga | Ayushman (“long-lived”, auspicious) · until 00:30 (24.10) more |
| Karana | Kaulava (movable) · until 12:30 more |
| Vara | Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Tula (Libra), Moon: Tula (Libra) |
Changes during the day
| from 12:30 | tithi Shukla-tritya |
|---|---|
| from 12:30 | karana Taitila |
| from 21:09 | nakshatra Anuradha |
| from 23:22 | karana Gara |
| from 00:30 (24.10) | yoga Saubhagya |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 06:39 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 07:18 |
| Noon | 12:13 |
| Sunset | 17:08 |
| End of twilight | 17:46 |
| Moonrise | 10:06 |
| Moonset | 17:23 |
| Day length | 9 h 50 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 2, average — 7, bad — 4
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 12:30 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Vishakha (07:18–17:08) is good for sowing, for root crops.
Festivals and periods
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Tripushkar Yoga 07:18–12:30 Ravi Yoga 21:09–07:20 (24.10)
Anandadi: Utpata 07:18–21:09 Anandadi: Mrityu 21:09–07:20 (24.10)
Tripushkar Yoga: A coincidence of the weekday (Sun, Tue or Sat), a Bhadra tithi (2, 7 or 12) and a “tripada” nakshatra (Krittika, Punarvasu, Uttara Phalguni, Vishakha, Uttara Ashadha, Purva Bhadrapada). The result of whatever is begun repeats three times: good for purchases and investments, bad for losses, loans, surgery and funerals.
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 05:25–06:21 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 11:53–12:33 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 13:51–14:31 |
| Godhuli | 17:08–17:36 |
| Pradosha | 17:08–19:58 |
| Nishitha | 23:45–00:42 (24.10) |
| Amrita Kalam | 13:00–14:29 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 15:54–17:08 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 12:13–13:27 |
| Gulika Kalam | 14:40–15:54 |
| Dur Muhurta | 15:49–16:29 |
| Varjyam | 00:58–02:30 (24.10) |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 07:18–10:01, 14:29–15:30, 16:13–16:55
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | average 07:18–10:01, 14:29–15:30, 16:13–16:55 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails | average 07:18–10:01, 14:29–15:30, 16:13–16:55 |
| Cutting toenails | average 14:29–15:30, 16:13–16:55 |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 07:18–12:41, 14:29–15:30, 16:13–16:55 |
Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Vishakha; tithi Shukla-dvitya until 12:30, Shukla-tritya from 12:30; lagna Tula 07:18, Vrischika 10:01, Dhanu 12:41, Makara 14:29, Kumbha 15:30, Mina 16:13, Mesha 16:55
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Vishakha — loss of money; Sunday — physical well-being.
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 07:18–00:30 (24.10)+1 Auspicious tithi 07:18–12:300 Chaturmasya0 Tripushkar Yoga 07:18–12:30−3 Anandadi: Utpata 07:18–21:09
| Summary | Best day — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Ravi Yoga; auspicious time — until 10:24 |
|---|---|
| Month | Kartika (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Durmukha (No. 30) · Shaka 2118 · Vikram 2253 more |
| Period | Chaturmasya |
| Festivals | Vinayaka Chaturthi · Chandra Darshan · Chhath: Nahay Khay |
At sunrise 07:20
| Tithi | 3Shukla-tritya (Jaya, Vishnu) · until 10:24 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Anuradha, pada 2 (soft, Mitra (Friend), Saturn) · until 20:04 more |
| Yoga | Saubhagya (“good fortune, marital happiness”, auspicious) · until 21:58 more |
| Karana | Gara (movable) · until 10:24 more |
| Vara | Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Tula (Libra), Moon: Vrischika (Scorpio) |
Changes during the day
| from 10:24 | tithi Shukla-chaturti |
|---|---|
| from 10:24 | karana Vanija |
| from 20:04 | nakshatra Jyestha |
| from 21:38 | karana Vishti |
| from 21:58 | yoga Shobhana |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 06:41 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 07:20 |
| Noon | 12:13 |
| Sunset | 17:06 |
| End of twilight | 17:44 |
| Moonrise | 11:25 |
| Moonset | 18:07 |
| Day length | 9 h 46 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 10, average — 0, bad — 3
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 10:24 |
|---|
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, Anuradha (07:20–17:06) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Festivals and periods
Vinayaka Chaturthi · Ganesha
The monthly Chaturthi of Ganesha in the bright half of the month. Puja is performed at noon (Madhyahna); in the evening of this day devotees do not look at the Moon.
Rule: madhyahna vyapini: midday (the 3rd fifth of the daytime), 11:14–13:11
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Chandra Darshan · Chandra (the Moon)
The first evening after the new moon, when the thin lunar crescent becomes visible. People look at the young Moon, offer it water and pray for well-being; some fast until it appears.
Rule: first visible lunar crescent, 17:06–18:07
Crescent Moon above the horizon after sunset: 17:06–18:07
Chhath: Nahay Khay · Surya and Chhathi Maiya
The first day of Chhath: a bath in the river and a single pure vegetarian meal — the start of the fast.
Rule: relative to a neighbouring festival
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Ravi Yoga 07:20–20:04 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 07:20–20:04
Anandadi: Manasa 07:20–20:04 Anandadi: Padma 20:04–07:22 (25.10)
- Bhadra in heaven: 21:38–09:04 (25.10); Bhadra Mukha 21:44–23:38; Bhadra Puchha 07:56–09:04 (25.10)
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 (25.10) |
| Amrita Kalam | 10:08–11:40 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 08:33–09:46 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 10:59–12:13 |
| Gulika Kalam | 13:26–14:39 |
| Dur Muhurta | 12:32–13:11, 14:29–15:09 |
| Varjyam | 01:36–03:11 (25.10) |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 07:20–10:24
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | average 07:20–10:24 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average 07:20–10:24 |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 07:20–10:24 |
Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Anuradha; tithi Shukla-tritya until 10:24, Shukla-chaturti from 10:24; lagna Tula 07:20, Vrischika 09:57, Dhanu 12:37, Makara 14:25, Kumbha 15:26, Mina 16:10, Mesha 16:51
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Anuradha — loss of money. In general Anuradha is favourable, but not for the very first shaving, cutting or trimming of hair (“vapanam”); Monday — clear, bright complexion.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Shukla-chaturti 10:24–17:06: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Cautions:
- The Muhurta Chintamani warns: whoever shaves in Anuradha nakshatra 3 times a year puts their life in danger — frequent haircuts in this nakshatra are best avoided.
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Best day · score S = +9
The total of auspicious factors is high and there are no prohibitions: suitable for important undertakings.
Auspicious time ends by 10:24
+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 07:20–20:04+2 Ravi Yoga 07:20–20:04+1 Anandadi: Manasa 07:20–20:04+1 Auspicious nakshatra 07:20–20:04+1 Yoga Saubhagya 07:20–21:58+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 07:20–10:240 Chaturmasya−1 Rikta tithi 10:24–07:22 (25.10)
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Avoid starting important matters — Rikta tithi, Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) |
|---|---|
| Month | Kartika (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Durmukha (No. 30) · Shaka 2118 · Vikram 2253 more |
| Period | Chaturmasya |
| Festivals | Chhath: Kharna |
At sunrise 07:22
| Tithi | 4Shukla-chaturti (Rikta, Yama) · until 09:04 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Jyestha, pada 2 (sharp, Indra (Leader of the Gods), Mercury) · until 19:46 more Gandamula |
| Yoga | Shobhana (“splendid, beautiful”, auspicious) · until 20:05 more |
| Karana | Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 09:04 more |
| Vara | Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Tula (Libra), Moon: Vrischika (Scorpio) |
Changes during the day
| from 09:04 | tithi Shukla-panchami |
|---|---|
| from 09:04 | karana Bava |
| from 19:46 | nakshatra Mula |
| from 20:05 | yoga Atiganda |
| from 20:42 | karana Balava |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 06:43 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 07:22 |
| Noon | 12:13 |
| Sunset | 17:03 |
| End of twilight | 17:42 |
| Moonrise | 12:27 |
| Moonset | 19:05 |
| Day length | 9 h 41 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 2, average — 2, bad — 9
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 09:04 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Jyestha (07:22–17:03) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
- Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 07:22–09:04: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Festivals and periods
Chhath: Kharna · Surya and Chhathi Maiya
The second day of Chhath: a fast all day, and in the evening rice kheer with jaggery; then a strict waterless fast begins (about 36 hours) — until Usha Arghya at dawn on the fourth day.
Rule: relative to a neighbouring festival
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Ravi Yoga 19:46–00:13 (26.10)
Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 09:04–07:24 (26.10)
Anandadi: Chhatra 19:46–07:24 (26.10) Anandadi: Mudgara 07:22–19:46
- Bhadra in heaven: 21:38 (24.10)–09:04; Bhadra Mukha 21:44–23:38 (24.10); Bhadra Puchha 07:56–09:04
- Gandanta (nakshatra): 13:46–01:49 (26.10)
- Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Jyestha
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 | 17:03–19:56 |
| Nishitha | 23:45–00:42 (26.10) |
| Amrita Kalam | 11:05–12:39 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 14:38–15:51 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 09:47–11:00 |
| Gulika Kalam | 12:13–13:25 |
| Dur Muhurta | 09:18–09:57, 22:48–23:45 |
| Varjyam | none on this day |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 09:04–09:53, 14:21–15:22, 16:06–16:47
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | average 09:04–09:53, 14:21–15:22, 16:06–16:47 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average 09:04–09:53, 14:21–15:22, 16:06–16:47 |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 09:04–12:34, 14:21–15:22, 16:06–16:47 |
Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Jyestha; tithi Shukla-chaturti until 09:04, Shukla-panchami from 09:04; lagna Tula 07:22, Vrischika 09:53, Dhanu 12:34, Makara 14:21, Kumbha 15:22, Mina 16:06, Mesha 16:47
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Jyestha — loss (reduction) of landed property (real estate); Tuesday — harm to longevity.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Shukla-chaturti 07:22–09:04: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
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 = −6
There is a mild prohibition (Amavasya, Krishna Chaturdashi, Bhadra on earth, Vyatipata, Vaidhriti, kshaya tithi, Sankranti, Ashubha Yoga) or the total score is -3 or lower: the day is unfavourable for important new matters, but suitable for fasting, prayer and everyday work.
+1 Yoga Shobhana 07:22–20:05+1 Auspicious tithi 09:04–07:24 (26.10)0 Chaturmasya0 Vishti (Bhadra) 07:22–09:04−1 Anandadi: Mudgara 07:22–19:46−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 07:22–19:46−2 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 09:04–07:24 (26.10)−2 Rikta tithi 07:22–09:04
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Unfavourable day — Yamaghanta, Fierce or sharp nakshatra |
|---|---|
| Month | Kartika (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Durmukha (No. 30) · Shaka 2118 · Vikram 2253 more |
| Period | Chaturmasya |
| Festivals | Chhath Puja: Sandhya Arghya · Skanda Shashti (Soorasamharam) |
At sunrise 07:24
| Tithi | 5Shukla-panchami (Purna, Soma) · until 08:34 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Mula, pada 2 (sharp, Nirriti (Goddess of Destruction or Alakshmi), Ketu) · until 20:17 more Gandamula |
| Yoga | Atiganda (“great danger”, inauspicious) · until 18:51 more |
| Karana | Balava (movable) · until 08:34 more |
| Vara | Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Tula (Libra), Moon: Dhanu (Sagittarius) |
Changes during the day
| from 08:34 | tithi Shukla-shashti |
|---|---|
| from 08:34 | karana Kaulava |
| from 18:51 | yoga Sukarma |
| from 20:17 | nakshatra Purva-Ashadha |
| from 20:38 | karana Taitila |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 06:45 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 07:24 |
| Noon | 12:13 |
| Sunset | 17:01 |
| End of twilight | 17:40 |
| Moonrise | 13:12 |
| Moonset | 20:15 |
| Day length | 9 h 37 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 4, average — 9, bad — 0
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 08:34 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Mula (07:24–17:01) is good for sowing, for root crops.
Festivals and periods
Chhath Puja: Sandhya Arghya · Surya and Chhathi Maiya
The main day of Chhath (Bihar, East India): fasting devotees stand in water and make offerings to the setting Sun. Surya and Chhathi Maiya are prayed to for health, children and prosperity.
Rule: at sunset, 17:01
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Skanda Shashti (Soorasamharam) · Skanda (Murugan, Kartikeya)
The principal Skanda Shashti of the year — the victory of Murugan over the asura Surapadman. In South India it concludes a six-day fast; Murugan temples re-enact the battle.
Rule: the tithi begins between sunrise and sunset, 08:34–07:26 (27.10)
the tithi begins between sunrise and sunset
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Ravi Yoga 20:17–07:26 (27.10)
Yamaghanta 07:24–20:17
Anandadi: Dhwaja 07:24–20:17 Anandadi: Shrivatsa 20:17–07:26 (27.10)
- Gandanta (tithi): 08:10–08:58
- Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Mula
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 05:29–06:26 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 13:49–14:27 |
| Godhuli | 17:01–17:30 |
| Pradosha | 17:01–19:54 |
| Nishitha | 23:45–00:42 (27.10) |
| Amrita Kalam | 13:45–15:23 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 12:13–13:25 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 08:36–09:48 |
| Gulika Kalam | 11:00–12:13 |
| Dur Muhurta | 11:53–12:32 |
| Varjyam | 18:39–20:17, 06:25–08:07 (27.10) |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 07:24–09:49, 14:17–15:19, 16:02–16:43
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | average 07:24–09:49, 14:17–15:19, 16:02–16:43 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average 07:24–09:49, 14:17–15:19, 16:02–16:43 |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 07:24–12:30, 14:17–15:19, 16:02–16:43 |
Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Mula; tithi Shukla-panchami until 08:34, Shukla-shashti from 08:34; lagna Tula 07:24, Vrischika 09:49, Dhanu 12:30, Makara 14:17, Kumbha 15:19, Mina 16:02, Mesha 16:43
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
Unfavourable day · score S = −1
A strict prohibition (a visible eclipse; Visha Yoga of the weekday, tithi and nakshatra; Amrita Siddhi turned to poison; Yamaghanta; the Anandadi yoga Mrityu) or a total score of -7 or lower: any new undertakings are best postponed.
Strict prohibition: Yamaghanta
+1 Anandadi: Dhwaja 07:24–20:17+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 07:24–08:340 Chaturmasya−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 07:24–20:17−3 Yamaghanta 07:24–20:17
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Best day — Ravi Yoga, Anandadi: Prajapati |
|---|---|
| Month | Kartika (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Durmukha (No. 30) · Shaka 2118 · Vikram 2253 more |
| Period | Chaturmasya |
| Festivals | Chhath: Usha Arghya |
At sunrise 07:26
| Tithi | 6Shukla-shashti (Nanda, Kartikeya) · until 08:54 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Purva-Ashadha, pada 2 (fierce, Varuna, Venus) · until 21:37 more |
| Yoga | Sukarma (“good deed”, auspicious) · until 18:16 more |
| Karana | Taitila (movable) · until 08:54 more |
| Vara | Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Tula (Libra), Moon: Dhanu (Sagittarius) |
Changes during the day
| from 08:54 | tithi Shukla-saptami |
|---|---|
| from 08:54 | karana Gara |
| from 18:16 | yoga Dhriti |
| from 21:23 | karana Vanija |
| from 21:37 | nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 06:47 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 07:26 |
| Noon | 12:13 |
| Sunset | 16:59 |
| End of twilight | 17:38 |
| Moonrise | 13:43 |
| Moonset | 21:30 |
| Day length | 9 h 33 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 0, average — 12, bad — 1
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 08:54 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Ashadha (07:26–16:59) is good for root crops.
Festivals and periods
Chhath: Usha Arghya · Surya and Chhathi Maiya
The end of Chhath: at dawn offerings are made to the rising Sun and the fast is broken.
Rule: relative to a neighbouring festival, 07:26
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Ravi Yoga 07:26–21:37
Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:26–08:54
Anandadi: Prajapati 07:26–21:37 Anandadi: Saumya 21:37–07:28 (28.10)
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 (28.10) |
| Amrita Kalam | 16:33–18:14 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 13:24–14:36 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 07:26–08:38 |
| Gulika Kalam | 09:49–11:01 |
| Dur Muhurta | 10:37–11:15, 14:26–15:04 |
| Varjyam | 06:25–08:07, 06:18–08:02 (28.10) |
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 07:26–12:26, 14:13–15:15, 15:58–16:39 |
Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Purva-Ashadha; tithi Shukla-shashti until 08:54, Shukla-saptami from 08:54; lagna Tula 07:26, Vrischika 09:45, Dhanu 12:26, Makara 14:13, Kumbha 15:15, Mina 15:58, Mesha 16:39
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Purva-Ashadha — ruin of the family; Thursday — success.
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Best day · score S = +5
The total of auspicious factors is high and there are no prohibitions: suitable for important undertakings.
+2 Ravi Yoga 07:26–21:37+1 Anandadi: Prajapati 07:26–21:37+1 Yoga Sukarma 07:26–18:16+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 08:54–07:28 (28.10)0 Chaturmasya0 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:26–08:54 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 07:26–21:37
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Avoid starting important matters — Krakacha Yoga, Vishti (Bhadra) |
|---|---|
| Month | Kartika (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Durmukha (No. 30) · Shaka 2118 · Vikram 2253 more |
| Period | Chaturmasya |
At sunrise 07:28
| Tithi | 7Shukla-saptami (Bhadra, Indra) · until 10:02 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Uttara-Ashadha, pada 2 (fixed, Vishva-Deva (All Gods), Sun) · until 23:39 more |
| Yoga | Dhriti (“steadfastness, firmness”, auspicious) · until 18:15 more |
| Karana | Vanija (movable) · until 10:02 more |
| Vara | Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Tula (Libra), Moon: Makara (Capricorn) |
Changes during the day
| from 10:02 | tithi Shukla-ashtami |
|---|---|
| from 10:02 | karana Vishti |
| from 18:15 | yoga Shula |
| from 22:51 | karana Bava |
| from 23:39 | nakshatra Shravana |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 06:49 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 07:28 |
| Noon | 12:13 |
| Sunset | 16:57 |
| End of twilight | 17:36 |
| Moonrise | 14:05 |
| Moonset | 22:46 |
| Day length | 9 h 28 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 10, average — 2, bad — 1
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 10:02 |
|---|
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 (07:28–16:57) is good for sowing.
- Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 10:02–16:57: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Festivals and periods
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 23:39–07:30 (29.10)
Krakacha Yoga 07:28–10:02 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:28–10:02 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 10:02–07:30 (29.10)
Anandadi: Ananda 07:28–17:05 Anandadi: Kaladanda 17:05–01:24 (29.10) Anandadi: Dhumra 01:24–07:30 (29.10)
- Bhadra in the netherworld: 10:02–22:51; Bhadra Puchha 11:58–13:15; Bhadra Mukha 13:15–15:24
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 05:32–06:30 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 11:53–12:31 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 13:47–14:25 |
| Godhuli | 16:57–17:26 |
| Pradosha | 16:57–19:51 |
| Nishitha | 23:44–00:42 (29.10) |
| Amrita Kalam | 16:42–18:27 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 11:01–12:12 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 14:35–15:46 |
| Gulika Kalam | 08:39–09:50 |
| Dur Muhurta | 09:22–10:00, 12:31–13:09 |
| Varjyam | 06:18–08:02, 04:05–05:51 (29.10) |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: good 07:28–09:41
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 07:28–09:41 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | good 07:28–09:41 |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 07:28–12:22, 14:09–15:11, 15:54–16:35 |
Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha; tithi Shukla-saptami until 10:02, Shukla-ashtami from 10:02; lagna Tula 07:28, Vrischika 09:41, Dhanu 12:22, Makara 14:09, Kumbha 15:11, Mina 15:54, Mesha 16:35
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 10:02–16:57: 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 = −5
There is a mild prohibition (Amavasya, Krishna Chaturdashi, Bhadra on earth, Vyatipata, Vaidhriti, kshaya tithi, Sankranti, Ashubha Yoga) or the total score is -3 or lower: the day is unfavourable for important new matters, but suitable for fasting, prayer and everyday work.
+1 Anandadi: Ananda 07:28–17:05+1 Auspicious nakshatra 07:28–23:39+1 Yoga Dhriti 07:28–18:15+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 07:28–10:020 Chaturmasya−1 Ashtami 10:02–07:30 (29.10)−2 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 10:02–07:30 (29.10)−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:28–10:02−2 Vishti (Bhadra) 10:02–22:51−3 Krakacha Yoga 07:28–10:02
| Summary | Best day — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi); auspicious time — until 11:50 |
|---|---|
| Month | Kartika (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Durmukha (No. 30) · Shaka 2118 · Vikram 2253 more |
| Period | Chaturmasya |
| Festivals | Masik Durgashtami · Gopashtami |
At sunrise 07:30
| Tithi | 8Shukla-ashtami (Jaya, Vasus) · until 11:50 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Shravana, pada 2 (movable, Shri Vishnu, Moon) · until 02:13 (30.10) more |
| Yoga | Shula (“spear, sharp pain”, inauspicious) · until 18:41 more |
| Karana | Bava (movable) · until 11:50 more |
| Vara | Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Tula (Libra), Moon: Makara (Capricorn) |
Changes during the day
| from 11:50 | tithi Shukla-navami |
|---|---|
| from 11:50 | karana Balava |
| from 18:41 | yoga Ganda |
| from 00:55 (30.10) | karana Kaulava |
| from 02:13 (30.10) | nakshatra Dhanishtha |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 06:51 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 07:30 |
| Noon | 12:13 |
| Sunset | 16:54 |
| End of twilight | 17:33 |
| Moonrise | 14:22 |
| Moonset | none |
| Day length | 9 h 24 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 3, average — 7, bad — 3
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 11:50 |
|---|
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 (07:30–16:54) is good for sowing.
Festivals and periods
Masik Durgashtami · Durga
The monthly Ashtami of Durga — the eighth day of the waxing Moon. Devotees fast and perform Durga Puja for protection and strength.
Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 10:02 (28.10)–11:50
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Gopashtami · Krishna Gopala
The day when Krishna first went out to herd cows. Cows are bathed, decorated and fed; Krishna Gopala is worshipped.
Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 10:02 (28.10)–11:50
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 07:30–02:13 (30.10) Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 11:50–07:32 (30.10) Ravi Yoga 02:13–07:32 (30.10)
Anandadi: Sthira 07:30–02:13 (30.10) Anandadi: Vardhamana 02:13–07:32 (30.10)
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 (30.10) |
| Amrita Kalam | 14:42–16:28 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 09:51–11:02 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 13:23–14:33 |
| Gulika Kalam | 07:30–08:41 |
| Dur Muhurta | 07:30–08:08, 08:08–08:45 |
| Varjyam | 06:42–08:30 (30.10) |
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 07:30–12:18, 14:05–15:07, 15:50–16:31 |
Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Shravana; tithi Shukla-ashtami until 11:50, Shukla-navami from 11:50; lagna Tula 07:30, Vrischika 09:37, Dhanu 12:18, Makara 14:05, Kumbha 15:07, Mina 15:50, Mesha 16:31
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 07:30–11:50: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
- Shukla-navami 11:50–16:54: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Best day · score S = +5
The total of auspicious factors is high and there are no prohibitions: suitable for important undertakings.
Auspicious time ends by 11:50
+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 07:30–02:13 (30.10)+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 11:50–07:32 (30.10)+1 Anandadi: Sthira 07:30–02:13 (30.10)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 07:30–02:13 (30.10)0 Chaturmasya−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Rikta tithi 11:50–07:32 (30.10)
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Ordinary day — pros: Ravi Yoga, Anandadi: Matanga; cons: Rikta tithi |
|---|---|
| Month | Kartika (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Durmukha (No. 30) · Shaka 2118 · Vikram 2253 more |
| Period | Chaturmasya |
| Festivals | Akshaya Navami (Amla Navami) |
At sunrise 07:32
| Tithi | 9Shukla-navami (Rikta, Serpent (Naga)) · until 14:05 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Dhanishtha, pada 1 (movable, Vasu (kind) - 8 phenomena of nature, assistants of Indra, Mars) · until 05:07 (31.10) more |
| Yoga | Ganda (“danger, knot”, inauspicious) · until 19:26 more |
| Karana | Kaulava (movable) · until 14:05 more |
| Vara | Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Tula (Libra), Moon: Makara (Capricorn) |
Changes during the day
| from 14:05 | tithi Shukla-dashami |
|---|---|
| from 14:05 | karana Taitila |
| from 19:26 | yoga Vriddhi |
| from 03:19 (31.10) | karana Gara |
| from 05:07 (31.10) | nakshatra Shatabhisha |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 06:53 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 07:32 |
| Noon | 12:13 |
| Sunset | 16:52 |
| End of twilight | 17:31 |
| Moonrise | 14:34 |
| Moonset | 00:01 |
| Day length | 9 h 20 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 14:05 |
|---|
Festivals and periods
Akshaya Navami (Amla Navami) · Vishnu
Good deeds done on this day “never diminish”, as on Akshaya Tritiya; the amla tree is worshipped and meals are taken beneath it. According to legend, the Satya Yuga began on this day.
Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 11:50 (29.10)–14:05
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Ravi Yoga all day
Anandadi: Matanga 07:32–05:07 (31.10) Anandadi: Rakshasa 05:07–07:34 (31.10)
- Roga Panchaka: 15:38–16:08 (04.11)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 05:35–06:34 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 11:54–12:31 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 13:46–14:23 |
| Godhuli | 16:52–17:22 |
| Pradosha | 16:52–19:49 |
| Nishitha | 23:44–00:43 (31.10) |
| Amrita Kalam | 17:27–19:15 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 15:42–16:52 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 12:12–13:22 |
| Gulika Kalam | 14:32–15:42 |
| Dur Muhurta | 15:38–16:15 |
| Varjyam | 06:42–08:30 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 14:05–16:52
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | average 14:05–16:52 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average 14:05–16:52 |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 07:32–12:14, 14:01–16:52 |
Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Dhanishtha; tithi Shukla-navami until 14:05, Shukla-dashami from 14:05; lagna Tula 07:32, Vrischika 09:33, Dhanu 12:14, Makara 14:01, Kumbha 15:03, Mina 15:46, Mesha 16:28
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 07:32–14:05: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Ordinary day · score S = +2
Auspicious and inauspicious factors are balanced: a day for routine matters; important matters are best timed for favourable days.
+2 Ravi Yoga all day+1 Anandadi: Matanga 07:32–05:07 (31.10)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 07:32–05:07 (31.10)0 Auspicious tithi 14:05–07:34 (31.10)0 Chaturmasya0 Panchaka 15:38–07:34 (31.10)−2 Rikta tithi 07:32–14:05
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Best day — Ravi Yoga, Anandadi: Amrita |
|---|---|
| Month | Kartika (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Durmukha (No. 30) · Shaka 2118 · Vikram 2253 more |
| Period | Chaturmasya |
| Festivals | Kansa Vadh |
At sunrise 07:34
| Tithi | 10Shukla-dashami (Purna, Dharma) · until 16:35 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Shatabhisha, pada 1 (movable, Varuna, Rahu) · until 08:07 (01.11) more |
| Yoga | Vriddhi (“growth, increase”, auspicious) · until 20:20 more |
| Karana | Gara (movable) · until 16:35 more |
| Vara | Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Tula (Libra), Moon: Kumbha (Aquarius) |
Changes during the day
| from 16:35 | tithi Shukla-ekadashi |
|---|---|
| from 16:35 | karana Vanija |
| from 20:20 | yoga Dhruva |
| from 05:52 (01.11) | karana Vishti |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 06:55 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 07:34 |
| Noon | 12:13 |
| Sunset | 16:50 |
| End of twilight | 17:29 |
| Moonrise | 14:46 |
| Moonset | 01:14 |
| Day length | 9 h 15 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 7, average — 4, bad — 2
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 16:35 |
|---|
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 (07:34–16:50) is good for sowing.
Festivals and periods
Kansa Vadh · Krishna
Commemoration of Krishna’s victory over the tyrant Kansa in Mathura and the return of the throne to Ugrasena; it is celebrated in Mathura and Vrindavan.
Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 14:05 (30.10)–16:35
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Ravi Yoga all day
Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 16:35–07:36 (01.11) Krakacha Yoga 16:35–07:36 (01.11)
Anandadi: Amrita all day
- Bhadra on earth: 05:52–19:07 (01.11); Bhadra Puchha 11:10–12:29 (01.11); Bhadra Mukha 12:29–14:42 (01.11)
- Roga Panchaka: 15:38 (30.10)–16:08 (04.11)
- Gandanta (tithi): 16:09–17:02
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 05:37–06:35 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 11:54–12:31 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 13:45–14:22 |
| Godhuli | 16:50–17:20 |
| Pradosha | 16:50–19:47 |
| Nishitha | 23:44–00:43 (01.11) |
| Amrita Kalam | 00:01–01:49 (01.11) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 08:44–09:53 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 11:03–12:12 |
| Gulika Kalam | 13:22–14:31 |
| Dur Muhurta | 12:31–13:08, 14:22–14:59 |
| Varjyam | 13:13–15:01 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: good 07:34–09:29, 13:57–14:59, 15:42–16:24
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 07:34–09:29, 13:57–14:59, 15:42–16:24 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | good 07:34–09:29, 13:57–14:59, 15:42–16:24 |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 07:34–12:10, 13:57–14:59, 15:42–16:24 |
Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Shatabhisha; tithi Shukla-dashami until 16:35, Shukla-ekadashi from 16:35; lagna Tula 07:34, Vrischika 09:29, Dhanu 12:10, Makara 13:57, Kumbha 14:59, Mina 15:42, Mesha 16:24
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Shatabhisha — gaining strength; Monday — clear, bright complexion.
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.
+2 Ravi Yoga all day+1 Anandadi: Amrita all day+1 Auspicious nakshatra all day+1 Yoga Vriddhi 07:34–20:20+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 07:34–16:350 Chaturmasya0 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 16:35–07:36 (01.11) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Krakacha Yoga 16:35–07:36 (01.11)−1 Panchaka all day
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
Patron: Padmanabha; Aditya — Tvashtar. Full moon in nakshatra Ashwini. Ritu: Sharad.
Amanta — reckoning lunar months from new moon to new moon (South and West India; this calendar shows months this way). Purnimanta — reckoning from full moon to full moon (North India): the bright half of the month (Shukla Paksha) bears the same name in both systems, while the dark half (Krishna Paksha) in purnimanta already belongs to the next month. So, for example, Krishna Janmashtami is “Shravana, Krishna 8” in amanta and “Bhadrapada, Krishna 8” in purnimanta: it is one and the same day.
Northern samvatsara: Virodhikrit (No. 45)
Shaka Samvat 2118 · Vikram Samvat 2253 · Kali Yuga 5297
Next year — Hemalamba, from the new moon before Ugadi (the start of Chaitra) 18.03.2197
In South India (Shaka Samvat, lunar reckoning) the years of the 60-year cycle follow one another without a break, and the name of the year changes at Ugadi — at the start of Chaitra, on the first tithi of the bright half.
Group: Purna. Deity: Dharma.
The tenth lunar day is patronized by Dharma, which favors virtuous deeds, religious events, spiritual practices, as well as other pious activities. You can start any important work.
Meaning: 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
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.
Deity: Aryaman
Auspicious: dealings with authorities and superiors, fame, home and housing, clothing and jewellery.
A karana is half a tithi; there are 60 of them in a lunar month.
Lord: 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.
Start of morning civil twilight: the Sun is 6° below the horizon and the sky grows light.
Appearance of the upper limb of the solar disc, with refraction. The Vedic day and the vara begin at sunrise.
True noon — the culmination of the Sun, midway between sunrise and sunset.
The upper limb of the solar disc disappears below the horizon (with refraction).
End of evening civil twilight: the Sun is 6° below the horizon.
Appearance of the upper limb of the lunar disc above the horizon. The decisive time for Sankashti Chaturthi and Karwa Chauth.
The upper limb of the lunar disc disappears below the horizon.
Garden tasks are rated as in the site’s “Lunar calendar for gardeners” section: the weekday, nakshatra and tithi are taken into account; starting from a base score of 3, each factor adds one point if favourable or subtracts one if unfavourable; total score 0–6: 0–2 — bad, 3–4 — average, 5–6 — good. The table shows the rating at sunrise and after each change of nakshatra or tithi during the daytime (“from HH:MM”); the icons next to the sunrise rating show the contribution of the weekday, nakshatra and tithi at sunrise: “+” (green) adds one point, “0” (yellow) has no effect, “–” (red) subtracts one.
The ratings are the site author’s summary of the Indian and Tibetan traditions. Classical texts on agriculture: the Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX, English translation by N. P. Subramania Iyer, 1917), B. V. Raman’s Muhurtha (ch. XIII), the Brihat Samhita of Varahamihira (ch. 55).
what to do (Tibetan tradition): working in the field, planting flowers and trees, sowing, making a pond and a well; do not plow
plants of the day: slow-growing, long-lived, dense, heavy, sturdy plants
nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha
Planting and sowing are allowed.
Shukla-dashami
any undertakings
Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result.
according to the Indian tradition: Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result (planting or sowing is not allowed).
The main Navaratri, held in autumn in the month of Ashwina; it is followed by Vijayadashami (Dussehra).
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.
The Moon’s nakshatra is the 4th, 6th, 9th, 10th, 13th or 20th from the Sun’s nakshatra. As the Sun dispels darkness, so this yoga cancels many bad combinations of the day and supports new undertakings.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
The yoga of “accomplishing all aims”: an auspicious combination of weekday and nakshatra (each day has its own 3–7 nakshatras). Good for any new undertaking; exceptions: Thu + Pushya is not used for weddings, Tue + Ashwini for housewarmings, Sat + Rohini for travel.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
“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.
“Fiery” tithi of the weekday: Sun — 12, Mon — 6, Tue — 7, Wed — 8, Thu — 9, Fri — 10, Sat — 11. Portends losses, quarrels and harm; new undertakings are avoided.
The knotted junction of “water” and “fire”: the last pada of Ashlesha, Jyeshtha and Revati and the first pada of Magha, Mula and Ashwini (as well as the tithi junctions of the 5th and 6th, the 10th and 11th, the 15th and 1st). Unfavourable for new undertakings.
The penultimate, 14th muhurta of the night: it begins about an hour and a half before sunrise and lasts about 48 minutes. The best time for meditation, prayer, japa and study.
The 8th of the 15 daytime muhurtas, around true noon (about 48 minutes). The “invincible” time, suitable for almost any new undertaking — except on Wednesdays.
The 11th daytime muhurta, the “time of victory”: good for journeys, contests and decisive action; the main time of Vijayadashami.
“Dust from the hooves” — about 24 minutes right after sunset, when the cows return from pasture. An auspicious time for weddings and evening rites.
The first fifth of the night after sunset (three night muhurtas, about 2.5 hours). The time for worshipping Shiva, lighting the Diwali diyas and performing Holika Dahan.
Midnight — the 8th muhurta of the night. The decisive time for Maha Shivaratri, Krishna Janmashtami and Kali Puja.
“Time of nectar” — about an hour and a half within each nakshatra, favourable for any new undertaking and mitigating inauspicious factors.
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Rahu (a different segment for each weekday). No new work, journeys or deals are started; whatever was begun earlier may be continued.
How it is calculated: following the South Indian tradition (Tamil Nadu, Kerala), as Drik Panchang does — the daytime from sunrise to sunset (upper limb of the disc, with refraction) is divided into 8 parts, and Rahu Kalam is part 3 (Mon 2, Sat 3, Fri 4, Wed 5, Thu 6, Tue 7, Sun 8).
Another tradition — Kala Vela: the eighth parts of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order starting from the lord of the day, while the eighth part, the last before sunset, is “empty”, without a lord; in this tradition it is given to Rahu — today {y} (on Sundays it coincides with the calculation above).
Yet another tradition — printed panchangas: a nominal day of 6:00–18:00, so Rahu Kalam always falls at the same clock time — today 09:00–10:30; if the nominal 6:00–18:00 day is counted in local mean time — 09:29–10:59 by the clock. Far from India this is a rough approximation.
Using the rising and setting of the centre of the disc without refraction (old Siddhantic panchangas): {x}.
At night Rahu Kalam is usually not reckoned (the translator of the Kalaprakashika, 1917: “it occurs only in the daytime”); a few divide the night into 8 parts as well, but there is no generally accepted order of the night parts. In North India, Choghadiya is more often consulted to choose the hour.
One-eighth of the daytime associated with Yama: unfavourable for new undertakings and journeys.
How it is calculated: the eighths of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day; Yamaganda (Yamaghantaka) is Jupiter’s portion, today part 6. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 13:30–15:00.
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Gulika (the son of Saturn). Whatever is begun at this time tends to repeat, so funerals are not held and loans are not taken during Gulika; important new undertakings are usually avoided.
How it is calculated: Saturn’s portion among the eighths of the daytime (planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day), today part 1. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 06:00–07:30. According to a note by the translator of the Kalaprakashika, Gulika is not considered inauspicious: it is even good for reaping, gathering grain, trade, medical treatment, repaying debts and a number of other activities; the view that whatever is begun during Gulika will repeat itself is a popular (mainly Tamil) belief.
An inauspicious muhurta (about 48 minutes) — one or two per day, specific to each weekday. It is avoided for new undertakings, journeys and deals.
“Rejected” time — about an hour and a half within each nakshatra (4 ghatis of 60, starting from a ghati specific to that nakshatra). Unfavourable for new undertakings.
B. V. Raman: nails are not cut on Friday or Saturday, on Ashtami, Navami or Chaturdashi, or on new moon and full moon days.
B. V. Raman: nails are not cut on Friday or Saturday, on Ashtami, Navami or Chaturdashi, or on new moon and full moon days.
Weekdays for a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: auspicious — Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday; avoided — Sunday, Tuesday and Saturday (Sunday is permitted for Brahmins, Tuesday for Kshatriyas, Saturday for Vaishyas and others); Monday is good only during the waxing Moon.
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Nakshatras for a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: auspicious — Ashwini, Mrigashirsha, Punarvasu, Pushya, Hasta, Chitra, Shravana, Dhanishtha and Revati; fairly good — Rohini, Uttara Phalguni, Swati, Uttara Ashadha, Shatabhisha and Uttara Bhadrapada; the rest are avoided.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Tithis for a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: auspicious — the 2nd, 3rd, 5th, 7th, 10th, 11th and 13th; avoided — the 1st, 4th, 6th, 8th, 9th, 14th, full moon and new moon; in Krishna Paksha the first five tithis are permitted (according to some, the first seven).
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut
−1 — inauspicious sign for a haircut
according to the Kalaprakashika: “disease and suffering”
−1 — inauspicious sign for a haircut
according to the Kalaprakashika: “fear of the authorities”
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut
−1 — inauspicious sign for a haircut
according to the Kalaprakashika: “ruin of the family”
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut
Lagna for a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: auspicious signs — Vrishabha, Mithuna, Karka, Kanya, Tula, Makara and Mina; avoided — Mesha, Simha, Vrischika, Dhanu and Kumbha (all except Kumbha are permitted if a benefic occupies the sign or benefics aspect it).
Mesha (Aries) — “great calamities”; Simha (Leo) — “disease and suffering”; Vrischika (Scorpio) — “disease and suffering”; Dhanu (Sagittarius) — “fear of the authorities”; Kumbha (Aquarius) — “ruin of the family”.
Classical rules: have a haircut or shave in the daytime, preferably before noon — not at night or at twilight; not after eating, bathing or anointing the body with oil; not on the day of setting out on a journey; not when one’s wife is pregnant; not on one’s birth nakshatra or the 10th and 19th nakshatras from it, and not during Chandrashtama (the Moon in the 8th sign from the natal Moon). These prohibitions are lifted for a wedding, an initiation, release from prison, mourning for one’s parents and at the ruler’s command.
Sources: the Kalaprakashika of Narasimha (ch. V on haircuts — written about a child’s first haircut, chaula; English translation by N. P. Subramania Iyer, 1917), the Muhurta Chintamani of Rama Daivajna, B. V. Raman’s Muhurtha. The rating is the site’s summary, as in the “Lunar haircut calendar”: starting from a base score of 4, each factor — weekday, nakshatra, tithi and lagna — adds one point if favourable or subtracts one if unfavourable; total score 0–8: 7–8 good, 4–6 average, 0–3 bad. Windows are the parts of the daytime with the best rating (at least 15 minutes long); for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting, the times of the day’s prohibitions are excluded.
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).
The Moon in a fixed, soft, light or movable nakshatra — favourable for activities of its type.
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.
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.
The four months from Devshayani to Devutthana Ekadashi, when “Vishnu sleeps”: a time for vows; weddings and housewarmings are not held.
Tuesday or Saturday — the days of the harsh (krura) planets Mars and Saturn.
Group: Nanda. Deity: Rudra.
The ruler of the eleventh lunar day is Rudra, which is favorable for fasting and religious (spiritual) activities. Remembering the Supreme Deity will give especially positive results.
Meaning: 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)
Deity: Shri (Lakshmi)
Auspicious: trade, deals, buying and selling, partnerships and long-term business projects.
A karana is half a tithi; there are 60 of them in a lunar month.
Lord: Sun
This day is suitable for generosity, celebrations, holidays, performances and festivals. Meetings with high-ranking people and important government affairs are good to carry out on this day.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): planting trees, sowing grain crops
plants of the day: laurel, spices, for example hot peppers
nakshatra Shravana
Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result.
according to the Indian tradition: Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result (planting or sowing is not allowed).
Shukla-ekadashi
pruning and weeding
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 same combination of weekday (Sun, Tue or Sat) and Bhadra tithi (2, 7 or 12), but with the nakshatra Mrigashirsha, Chitra or Dhanishtha. The result repeats twice: good for acquisitions, bad for losses, loans and funerals.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
“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.
“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.
The time of Vishti Karana — halves of the 4th, 8th, 11th and 15th tithis of the bright half and of the 3rd, 7th, 10th and 14th of the dark half of the month. Auspicious activities are not begun during Bhadra; its strength depends on where it resides: on earth it is most harmful, while in heaven or in the netherworld the harm is mitigated (according to a verse of the Muhurta Chintamani, there it even portends good fortune and gain).
“Mouth” of Bhadra — the most dangerous 5 ghatis (2 hours) of Bhadra; nothing important is done at this time.
“Tail” of Bhadra — the last 3 ghatis (1 h 12 min) of one of its praharas; considered an acceptable time if Bhadra cannot be avoided (for example, for Holika Dahan).
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Rahu (a different segment for each weekday). No new work, journeys or deals are started; whatever was begun earlier may be continued.
How it is calculated: following the South Indian tradition (Tamil Nadu, Kerala), as Drik Panchang does — the daytime from sunrise to sunset (upper limb of the disc, with refraction) is divided into 8 parts, and Rahu Kalam is part 8 (Mon 2, Sat 3, Fri 4, Wed 5, Thu 6, Tue 7, Sun 8).
Another tradition — Kala Vela: the eighth parts of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order starting from the lord of the day, while the eighth part, the last before sunset, is “empty”, without a lord; in this tradition it is given to Rahu — today {y} (on Sundays it coincides with the calculation above).
Yet another tradition — printed panchangas: a nominal day of 6:00–18:00, so Rahu Kalam always falls at the same clock time — today 16:30–18:00; if the nominal 6:00–18:00 day is counted in local mean time — 16:59–18:29 by the clock. Far from India this is a rough approximation.
Using the rising and setting of the centre of the disc without refraction (old Siddhantic panchangas): {x}.
At night Rahu Kalam is usually not reckoned (the translator of the Kalaprakashika, 1917: “it occurs only in the daytime”); a few divide the night into 8 parts as well, but there is no generally accepted order of the night parts. In North India, Choghadiya is more often consulted to choose the hour.
One-eighth of the daytime associated with Yama: unfavourable for new undertakings and journeys.
How it is calculated: the eighths of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day; Yamaganda (Yamaghantaka) is Jupiter’s portion, today part 5. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 12:00–13:30.
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Gulika (the son of Saturn). Whatever is begun at this time tends to repeat, so funerals are not held and loans are not taken during Gulika; important new undertakings are usually avoided.
How it is calculated: Saturn’s portion among the eighths of the daytime (planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day), today part 7. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 15:00–16:30. According to a note by the translator of the Kalaprakashika, Gulika is not considered inauspicious: it is even good for reaping, gathering grain, trade, medical treatment, repaying debts and a number of other activities; the view that whatever is begun during Gulika will repeat itself is a popular (mainly Tamil) belief.
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
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.
Group: Bhadra. Deity: Sun (Ravi).
The Sun (Ravi) rules the twelfth lunar day and this period is auspicious for religious ceremonies, lighting the sacred fire and performing one's duties.
Meaning: 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
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.
Deity: Indra
Auspicious: good for any benevolent and lasting work, building up health and strength, undertakings meant to grow.
A karana is half a tithi; there are 60 of them in a lunar month.
Lord: Moon
Favorable for any daily activities related to water, food, housing, women, trade, hotels, utilities, etc. You can carry out a wide variety of earthworks, both gardening and construction; preparing food, getting a haircut, doing treatment, decorating, building relationships, getting married and hiring.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): field work, planting rice, grain, trees or flowers
plants of the day: watery vegetables such as cucumbers and zucchini, water-loving plants such as rice
nakshatra 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
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
An additional auspicious combination of weekday and nakshatra, not given in all panchangas: Sun — Mula, Mon — Dhanishtha, Tue — Uttara Bhadrapada, Wed — Krittika, Thu — Punarvasu, Fri — Purva Phalguni, Sat — Swati.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
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.
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Rahu (a different segment for each weekday). No new work, journeys or deals are started; whatever was begun earlier may be continued.
How it is calculated: following the South Indian tradition (Tamil Nadu, Kerala), as Drik Panchang does — the daytime from sunrise to sunset (upper limb of the disc, with refraction) is divided into 8 parts, and Rahu Kalam is part 2 (Mon 2, Sat 3, Fri 4, Wed 5, Thu 6, Tue 7, Sun 8).
Another tradition — Kala Vela: the eighth parts of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order starting from the lord of the day, while the eighth part, the last before sunset, is “empty”, without a lord; in this tradition it is given to Rahu — today {y} (on Sundays it coincides with the calculation above).
Yet another tradition — printed panchangas: a nominal day of 6:00–18:00, so Rahu Kalam always falls at the same clock time — today 07:30–09:00; if the nominal 6:00–18:00 day is counted in local mean time — 07:59–09:29 by the clock. Far from India this is a rough approximation.
Using the rising and setting of the centre of the disc without refraction (old Siddhantic panchangas): {x}.
At night Rahu Kalam is usually not reckoned (the translator of the Kalaprakashika, 1917: “it occurs only in the daytime”); a few divide the night into 8 parts as well, but there is no generally accepted order of the night parts. In North India, Choghadiya is more often consulted to choose the hour.
One-eighth of the daytime associated with Yama: unfavourable for new undertakings and journeys.
How it is calculated: the eighths of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day; Yamaganda (Yamaghantaka) is Jupiter’s portion, today part 4. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 10:30–12:00.
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Gulika (the son of Saturn). Whatever is begun at this time tends to repeat, so funerals are not held and loans are not taken during Gulika; important new undertakings are usually avoided.
How it is calculated: Saturn’s portion among the eighths of the daytime (planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day), today part 6. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 13:30–15:00. According to a note by the translator of the Kalaprakashika, Gulika is not considered inauspicious: it is even good for reaping, gathering grain, trade, medical treatment, repaying debts and a number of other activities; the view that whatever is begun during Gulika will repeat itself is a popular (mainly Tamil) belief.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
0 — does not affect the haircut rating
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday or Friday — the days of the gentle (saumya) planets: the Moon, Mercury, Jupiter and Venus.
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.
The Moon in Kumbha or Mina (from the middle of Dhanishtha to the end of Revati). During these five nakshatras people do not travel south, gather firewood or grass, lay a roof or build a bed; cremation is performed with a special rite.
Group: Jaya. Deity: God of Love.
The thirteenth lunar day is ruled by the God of love, which is favorable for establishing friendly relations, sensual pleasures, as well as celebrations.
Meaning: 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
Deity: Mitra
Auspicious: friendship, love, matchmaking and alliances, reconciliation, jewellery.
A karana is half a tithi; there are 60 of them in a lunar month.
Lord: Mars
Promotes decisive manifestations of will, competitions, active and gambling games, sports, training, overcoming obstacles, working with fire, metal (especially iron), mechanisms, electricity, explosive substances and weapons, militant actions, demand from debtors, litigation, verdicts, quarrels, conflicts, control of parasites (insects and rats) and similar matters. Some medical procedures, such as massage or chiropractic therapy, can be carried out during this time.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): unfavorable for planting seeds, flowers and trees or for working in the field (favorable for fighting pests or pruning something)
plants of the day: onions, garlic and thorny plants, plants that actively defend themselves
nakshatra 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
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.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Rahu (a different segment for each weekday). No new work, journeys or deals are started; whatever was begun earlier may be continued.
How it is calculated: following the South Indian tradition (Tamil Nadu, Kerala), as Drik Panchang does — the daytime from sunrise to sunset (upper limb of the disc, with refraction) is divided into 8 parts, and Rahu Kalam is part 7 (Mon 2, Sat 3, Fri 4, Wed 5, Thu 6, Tue 7, Sun 8).
Another tradition — Kala Vela: the eighth parts of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order starting from the lord of the day, while the eighth part, the last before sunset, is “empty”, without a lord; in this tradition it is given to Rahu — today {y} (on Sundays it coincides with the calculation above).
Yet another tradition — printed panchangas: a nominal day of 6:00–18:00, so Rahu Kalam always falls at the same clock time — today 15:00–16:30; if the nominal 6:00–18:00 day is counted in local mean time — 15:29–16:59 by the clock. Far from India this is a rough approximation.
Using the rising and setting of the centre of the disc without refraction (old Siddhantic panchangas): {x}.
At night Rahu Kalam is usually not reckoned (the translator of the Kalaprakashika, 1917: “it occurs only in the daytime”); a few divide the night into 8 parts as well, but there is no generally accepted order of the night parts. In North India, Choghadiya is more often consulted to choose the hour.
One-eighth of the daytime associated with Yama: unfavourable for new undertakings and journeys.
How it is calculated: the eighths of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day; Yamaganda (Yamaghantaka) is Jupiter’s portion, today part 3. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 09:00–10:30.
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Gulika (the son of Saturn). Whatever is begun at this time tends to repeat, so funerals are not held and loans are not taken during Gulika; important new undertakings are usually avoided.
How it is calculated: Saturn’s portion among the eighths of the daytime (planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day), today part 5. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 12:00–13:30. According to a note by the translator of the Kalaprakashika, Gulika is not considered inauspicious: it is even good for reaping, gathering grain, trade, medical treatment, repaying debts and a number of other activities; the view that whatever is begun during Gulika will repeat itself is a popular (mainly Tamil) belief.
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
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.
Group: Rikta. Deity: Kali.
Kali rules the fourteenth lunar day and promotes destruction, appeal to elementals (forces of nature, elements) and spirits.
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
Deity: Bhu (the Earth goddess)
Auspicious: farming, sowing and planting, building a house, household affairs.
A karana is half a tithi; there are 60 of them in a lunar month.
Lord: Mercury
If Mercury is not under the influence of malefic planets, the day will be favorable, active, you can do a lot and learn a lot (if the opposite happens, there will be absent-mindedness, vanity and ill-considered actions leading to losses). Owner day promotes all intellectual and creative pursuits: music, graphics, poetry, literature, linguistics, mathematics, astrology, the study of ordinary and secret sciences.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): doing work related to water and earth - plowing and sowing, planting flowers and trees
plants of the day: climbers, plants that depend on others and adapt quickly, all leafy greens
nakshatra 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
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Rahu (a different segment for each weekday). No new work, journeys or deals are started; whatever was begun earlier may be continued.
How it is calculated: following the South Indian tradition (Tamil Nadu, Kerala), as Drik Panchang does — the daytime from sunrise to sunset (upper limb of the disc, with refraction) is divided into 8 parts, and Rahu Kalam is part 5 (Mon 2, Sat 3, Fri 4, Wed 5, Thu 6, Tue 7, Sun 8).
Another tradition — Kala Vela: the eighth parts of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order starting from the lord of the day, while the eighth part, the last before sunset, is “empty”, without a lord; in this tradition it is given to Rahu — today {y} (on Sundays it coincides with the calculation above).
Yet another tradition — printed panchangas: a nominal day of 6:00–18:00, so Rahu Kalam always falls at the same clock time — today 12:00–13:30; if the nominal 6:00–18:00 day is counted in local mean time — 12:29–13:59 by the clock. Far from India this is a rough approximation.
Using the rising and setting of the centre of the disc without refraction (old Siddhantic panchangas): {x}.
At night Rahu Kalam is usually not reckoned (the translator of the Kalaprakashika, 1917: “it occurs only in the daytime”); a few divide the night into 8 parts as well, but there is no generally accepted order of the night parts. In North India, Choghadiya is more often consulted to choose the hour.
One-eighth of the daytime associated with Yama: unfavourable for new undertakings and journeys.
How it is calculated: the eighths of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day; Yamaganda (Yamaghantaka) is Jupiter’s portion, today part 2. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 07:30–09:00.
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Gulika (the son of Saturn). Whatever is begun at this time tends to repeat, so funerals are not held and loans are not taken during Gulika; important new undertakings are usually avoided.
How it is calculated: Saturn’s portion among the eighths of the daytime (planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day), today part 4. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 10:30–12:00. According to a note by the translator of the Kalaprakashika, Gulika is not considered inauspicious: it is even good for reaping, gathering grain, trade, medical treatment, repaying debts and a number of other activities; the view that whatever is begun during Gulika will repeat itself is a popular (mainly Tamil) belief.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
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.
The Moon in an ugra or tikshna nakshatra: a time for harsh deeds, not for auspicious undertakings.
“Empty” tithi (the 4th, 9th or 14th): whatever is begun bears no fruit; suitable for removal, demolition and overcoming obstacles.
A single tithi touches three consecutive days (a long tithi that prevails at two sunrises): unfavourable for weddings and important undertakings.
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)
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.
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.
Shukla-chaturdashi
not good for sowing seeds, for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
sowing seeds, any undertakings
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Rahu (a different segment for each weekday). No new work, journeys or deals are started; whatever was begun earlier may be continued.
How it is calculated: following the South Indian tradition (Tamil Nadu, Kerala), as Drik Panchang does — the daytime from sunrise to sunset (upper limb of the disc, with refraction) is divided into 8 parts, and Rahu Kalam is part 6 (Mon 2, Sat 3, Fri 4, Wed 5, Thu 6, Tue 7, Sun 8).
Another tradition — Kala Vela: the eighth parts of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order starting from the lord of the day, while the eighth part, the last before sunset, is “empty”, without a lord; in this tradition it is given to Rahu — today {y} (on Sundays it coincides with the calculation above).
Yet another tradition — printed panchangas: a nominal day of 6:00–18:00, so Rahu Kalam always falls at the same clock time — today 13:30–15:00; if the nominal 6:00–18:00 day is counted in local mean time — 13:59–15:29 by the clock. Far from India this is a rough approximation.
Using the rising and setting of the centre of the disc without refraction (old Siddhantic panchangas): {x}.
At night Rahu Kalam is usually not reckoned (the translator of the Kalaprakashika, 1917: “it occurs only in the daytime”); a few divide the night into 8 parts as well, but there is no generally accepted order of the night parts. In North India, Choghadiya is more often consulted to choose the hour.
One-eighth of the daytime associated with Yama: unfavourable for new undertakings and journeys.
How it is calculated: the eighths of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day; Yamaganda (Yamaghantaka) is Jupiter’s portion, today part 1. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 06:00–07:30.
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Gulika (the son of Saturn). Whatever is begun at this time tends to repeat, so funerals are not held and loans are not taken during Gulika; important new undertakings are usually avoided.
How it is calculated: Saturn’s portion among the eighths of the daytime (planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day), today part 3. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 09:00–10:30. According to a note by the translator of the Kalaprakashika, Gulika is not considered inauspicious: it is even good for reaping, gathering grain, trade, medical treatment, repaying debts and a number of other activities; the view that whatever is begun during Gulika will repeat itself is a popular (mainly Tamil) belief.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Vishti Karana with the Moon in Karka, Simha, Kumbha or Mina: Bhadra resides on earth (bhu-loka) and is especially harmful.
Group: Purna. Deity: Vishvedevas.
Vishvedevas rule the full moon and protect the peace of mind and the performance of austerities.
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.
Lord: Venus
All manifestations of beauty and harmony find their support and development on this day, therefore, most worldly and spiritual affairs that do not rely on brute force are good to begin or implement at this time. The day is especially good for marriage, hiring workers, building relationships, creativity, music, singing, dancing, poetry and holding holidays or performances, it is best to schedule a romantic date at this time - it will add additional shine to decorations and a special aroma to flowers, and tact to the owners of all this.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): planting flowers and trees; digging the ground is not very favorable; do not prune and the like
plants of the day: flowers, ornamental plants
nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra
Planting and sowing are allowed.
Purnima
sowing seeds, any undertakings
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.
digging, plowing, planting trees
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
A combination of weekday and nakshatra that yields the “nectar of success”: Sun — Hasta, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashwini, Wed — Anuradha, Thu — Pushya, Fri — Revati, Sat — Rohini. One of the strongest auspicious yogas: it brings success to almost any undertaking.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Rahu (a different segment for each weekday). No new work, journeys or deals are started; whatever was begun earlier may be continued.
How it is calculated: following the South Indian tradition (Tamil Nadu, Kerala), as Drik Panchang does — the daytime from sunrise to sunset (upper limb of the disc, with refraction) is divided into 8 parts, and Rahu Kalam is part 4 (Mon 2, Sat 3, Fri 4, Wed 5, Thu 6, Tue 7, Sun 8).
Another tradition — Kala Vela: the eighth parts of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order starting from the lord of the day, while the eighth part, the last before sunset, is “empty”, without a lord; in this tradition it is given to Rahu — today {y} (on Sundays it coincides with the calculation above).
Yet another tradition — printed panchangas: a nominal day of 6:00–18:00, so Rahu Kalam always falls at the same clock time — today 10:30–12:00; if the nominal 6:00–18:00 day is counted in local mean time — 10:59–12:29 by the clock. Far from India this is a rough approximation.
Using the rising and setting of the centre of the disc without refraction (old Siddhantic panchangas): {x}.
At night Rahu Kalam is usually not reckoned (the translator of the Kalaprakashika, 1917: “it occurs only in the daytime”); a few divide the night into 8 parts as well, but there is no generally accepted order of the night parts. In North India, Choghadiya is more often consulted to choose the hour.
One-eighth of the daytime associated with Yama: unfavourable for new undertakings and journeys.
How it is calculated: the eighths of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day; Yamaganda (Yamaghantaka) is Jupiter’s portion, today part 7. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 15:00–16:30.
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Gulika (the son of Saturn). Whatever is begun at this time tends to repeat, so funerals are not held and loans are not taken during Gulika; important new undertakings are usually avoided.
How it is calculated: Saturn’s portion among the eighths of the daytime (planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day), today part 2. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 07:30–09:00. According to a note by the translator of the Kalaprakashika, Gulika is not considered inauspicious: it is even good for reaping, gathering grain, trade, medical treatment, repaying debts and a number of other activities; the view that whatever is begun during Gulika will repeat itself is a popular (mainly Tamil) belief.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
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.
Group: Nanda. Deity: Brahma.
The ruler of the first day of the waning moon is Brahma. This time is suitable for all types of ceremonies.
Meaning: 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)
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 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
Soaking seeds is allowed, but not planting or sowing.
planting and sowing are allowed (long-term result)
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
“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.
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.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
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.
Group: Bhadra. Deity: Vidhatr.
Patronizes the second day of the waning Moon - Vidhatr. This period is suitable for all matters designed for development and long-term preservation, for example, for laying the foundations of buildings.
Meaning: Riders or Grooms
Symbol: Horse's Head
Deity: Ashwini Kumara
Type: light (kshipra, laghu) — For quick matters: trade, healing, study, travel, purchases and starting a business.
Vimshottari lord: Ketu
Shakti: quickly achieve anything
what to do (Tibetan tradition): 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-dvitya
planting and sowing are allowed (long-term result)
For pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else.
any undertakings
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Inauspicious: sudden hindrances, a “lightning strike”; the first 3 ghatis (about 1 h 12 min) are skipped.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
Group: Jaya. Deity: Vishnu.
Vishnu rules the third day of the waning moon. It is a good time for cutting hair, nails, shaving and other cosmetic procedures. You can start any important business.
Meaning: 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
Deity: Yama
Bhadra — the most inauspicious karana: weddings, journeys, purchases and any auspicious undertakings are avoided during it. It suits only harsh deeds: fighting enemies, demolition, removing obstacles.
A karana is half a tithi; there are 60 of them in a lunar month.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): 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-tritya
any undertakings
Planting and sowing are not allowed, but everyday routine tasks may be carried out.
for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Especially auspicious: success in any undertaking, study and spiritual practice.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
Group: Rikta. Deity: Yama.
The ruler of the fourth day of the waning Moon is Yama. Important matters should not be started. It is possible to conduct military maneuvers, remove obstacles and destroy something.
Meaning: 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
Deity: Brahma
Auspicious: religious rites, study, spiritual and charitable work.
A karana is half a tithi; there are 60 of them in a lunar month.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): 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 Krittika
Planting and sowing are not allowed, but everyday routine tasks may be carried out.
Krishna-chaturti
for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
Planting and sowing are allowed.
any undertakings
+1 — favourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
The nitya yoga of “calamity” is in force for most of the day: worldly undertakings are postponed, but the day is good for holy baths, dana, japa and ancestor rites.
Group: Purna. Deity: Soma.
The fifth day of the waning moon is owned by Soma, who patronizes medicine, surgery and cleansing the body of poisons. You can begin other important things.
Meaning: Red (an epithet of the star Aldebaran)
Symbol: Wagon, rarely: temple, banyan, incense, sandalwood
Deity: Prajapati (Brahma - Creator)
Type: fixed (dhruva, sthira) — For what is firm and lasting: laying house foundations, housewarming, planting, weddings, taking office, long-term projects.
Vimshottari lord: Moon
Shakti: give growth (prosperity, fertility)
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.
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-panchami
any undertakings
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.
plowing the ground
+1 — favourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Auspicious: comfort and convenience, purchases, home improvement, any auspicious deeds.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
Group: Nanda. Deity: Kartikeya.
Kartikeya presides over the sixth day of the waning moon, favoring coronations (taking office), establishing new friendships, carrying out festivals and performances.
Meaning: Deer head (alt. searching star)
Symbol: Deer head
Deity: Soma (Chandra, Moon)
Type: soft (mridu, maitra) — For arts and music, friendship and love, new clothes and jewellery, weddings and festivals.
Vimshottari lord: Mars
Shakti: give realization (attractiveness, shaping)
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 Mrigashirsha
No pruning; planting flowers, soaking and the like are allowed.
according to the Indian tradition: No pruning; planting flowers, soaking seeds and the like are allowed.
Krishna-shashti
plowing the ground
soaking seeds is allowed, digging the ground
For pruning and uprooting; plowing and watering are allowed, but nothing else.
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
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.
Group: Bhadra. Deity: Indra.
The seventh day of the waning moon is ruled by Indra and this favors the start of travel, the purchase of vehicles, as well as other matters where movement is a characteristic feature.
Meaning: 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)
what to do (Tibetan tradition): planting flowers and trees; digging the ground is not very favorable; do not prune and the like
plants of the day: flowers, ornamental plants
nakshatra Ardra
For pruning and uprooting; plowing and watering are allowed, but nothing else.
Krishna-saptami
soaking seeds is allowed, digging the ground
tillage and sowing are forbidden
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).
+1 — favourable for a haircut
0 — does not affect the haircut rating
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.
8th tithi: a day of Durga and Shiva, good for fasting and worship, but weaker than usual for worldly undertakings.
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.
Group: Jaya. Deity: Vasus.
The ruler of the eighth day of the waning Moon is Vasus, which favors the beginning of military operations, the construction of defenses and fortifications.
Meaning: Successful, magnificent, two for riches
Symbol: Arrow or quiver of arrows, rarely: rainbow
Deity: Aditi
Type: movable (chara, chala) — For journeys and moving house, buying vehicles, gardening, quick and temporary changes.
Vimshottari lord: Jupiter
Shakti: give the gaining of profit (property, wealth), growth
what to do (Tibetan tradition): working in the field, planting flowers and trees, sowing, making a pond and a well; do not plow
plants of the day: slow-growing, long-lived, dense, heavy, sturdy plants
nakshatra Punarvasu
Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result.
according to the Indian tradition: Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result (planting or sowing is not allowed).
Krishna-ashtami
tillage and sowing are forbidden
for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
Soaking seeds is allowed, but not planting or sowing.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
−1 — inauspicious sign for a haircut
according to the Kalaprakashika: “great calamities”
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.
Group: Rikta. Deity: Serpent (Naga).
The Serpent (Naga) presides over the ninth day of the waning Moon, which is suitable for struggle, destruction, coercion and for efforts to overcome obstacles.
Meaning: Feeder; feeder of flowers
Symbol: Cow udder, flower (lotus), arrow and circle
Deity: Brhaspati
Type: light (kshipra, laghu) — For quick matters: trade, healing, study, travel, purchases and starting a business.
Vimshottari lord: Saturn
Shakti: give manifestation of spiritual energy, feeding
what to do (Tibetan tradition): planting trees, sowing grain crops
plants of the day: laurel, spices, for example hot peppers
nakshatra Pushya
Soaking seeds is allowed, but not planting or sowing.
Krishna-navami
for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
any undertakings
For pruning and uprooting; plowing and watering are allowed, but nothing else.
A Sunday when the Moon is in Pushya. Very favourable for purchases, preparing medicines and medical treatment, beginning studies and mantra practice.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
“Fire-breathing” yoga: the 1st tithi with Mula, the 5th with Bharani, the 8th with Krittika, the 9th with Rohini, the 10th with Ashlesha. Especially harmful for weddings, housewarmings, sowing and beginning studies.
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
0 — does not affect the haircut rating
The Moon in Pushya, the best of the nakshatras for new undertakings (except weddings).
Group: Purna. Deity: Dharma.
The tenth day of the waning moon is protected by Dharma, which favors virtuous deeds, religious events, spiritual practices, as well as other pious activities. You can start any important work.
Meaning: 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
Especially auspicious: any auspicious deeds and ceremonies.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): 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 Ashlesha
For pruning and uprooting; plowing and watering are allowed, but nothing else.
Krishna-dashami
any undertakings
plowing, pruning and weeding
For pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
0 — does not affect the haircut rating
Group: Nanda. Deity: Rudra.
The ruler of the eleventh day of the waning Moon is Rudra, which is favorable for fasting and religious (spiritual) activities. Remembering the Supreme Deity will give especially positive results.
Meaning: Powerful, sufficient
Symbol: Throne, palanquin, royal canopy
Deity: Pitris or Pitars - ancestors of the clan, forefathers
Type: fierce (ugra, krura) — For destructive and dangerous tasks: demolition, work with fire and weapons, disputes; unsuitable for other auspicious undertakings (the exception is weddings: Magha is among the nakshatras for marriage).
Vimshottari lord: Ketu
Shakti: leave the body (temporarily or completely), give transformation similar to death
Auspicious: pure and noble deeds, religious rites, study.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): 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 Magha
For pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else.
Krishna-ekadashi
plowing, pruning and weeding
neutral
For pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
0 — does not affect the haircut rating
“Omitted” tithi, lying entirely between two sunrises and touching neither of them (avama day): unfavourable for new undertakings.
Group: Jaya. Deity: God of Love.
The thirteenth day of the waning moon is ruled by the God of love, which is favorable for establishing friendly relations, sensual pleasures, as well as celebrations.
Meaning: Prior red
Symbol: Headboard, rarely: hammock, ficus
Deity: Bhaga (Share, Distributor) - god of wealth and family
Type: fierce (ugra, krura) — For destructive and dangerous tasks: demolition, work with fire and weapons, disputes; unsuitable for other auspicious undertakings (the exception is weddings: Magha is among the nakshatras for marriage).
Vimshottari lord: Venus
Shakti: give reproduction, the receiving of fruit
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.
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-Phalguni
For pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else.
Krishna-trayodashi
no pruning or felling
Planting and sowing are allowed.
Dhanteras, Naraka Chaturdashi (Choti Diwali), Lakshmi Puja, Govardhan Puja and Bhai Dooj.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
The Sun moves into a new sign: a time for holy baths, dana and worship of the Sun, but not for new undertakings.
Group: Rikta. Deity: Kali.
Kali rules the fourteenth day of the waning moon and promotes destruction, appeal to elementals (forces of nature, elements) and spirits.
Meaning: Hand, fist
Symbol: Palm or fist
Deity: Savitar (Animating, Awakening)
Type: light (kshipra, laghu) — For quick matters: trade, healing, study, travel, purchases and starting a business.
Vimshottari lord: Moon
Shakti: give the obtaining of what you want with your own hands, dexterity
Especially auspicious: power and administration, taking office, dealings with influential patrons.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
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.
Krishna-chaturdashi
for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
+1 — favourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
The nitya yoga of “discord” is in force for most of the day: worldly undertakings are postponed, and the day suits fasting, prayer and spiritual practice.
14th tithi of the waning Moon, the eve of the new moon: unfavourable for new undertakings; a day of Shiva (Masik Shivaratri).
Group: Purna. Deity: Pitris (ancestors).
The Pitris (ancestors) rule the new moon; this period is suitable for rites honoring the ancestors (shraddha, tarpana), for pacifying the mind and performing austerities.
Meaning: Brilliant, clear
Symbol: Pearl or brilliant jewel
Deity: Tvashtri (Heavenly Architect) or Vishwakarma (Vastu God)
Type: soft (mridu, maitra) — For arts and music, friendship and love, new clothes and jewellery, weddings and festivals.
Vimshottari lord: Mars
Shakti: accumulate brilliant qualities (receive well-deserved respect)
One of the two most inauspicious yogas: worldly undertakings are not begun in it at all; good for fasting, prayer and spiritual practice.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
Deity: Vrisha (the sacred bull)
Inauspicious for new undertakings. Good for work with cattle, worship of cows and rites for the ancestors (shraddha).
A karana is half a tithi; there are 60 of them in a lunar month.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): 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.
Amavasya
do not start anything, only finish up safe tasks that require no exertion
Dhanteras, Naraka Chaturdashi (Choti Diwali), Lakshmi Puja, Govardhan Puja and Bhai Dooj.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
New moon: a day of the ancestors (shraddha, tarpana) and of spiritual practice, unfavourable for worldly undertakings.
Patron: Damodara; Aditya — Vishnu. Full moon in nakshatra Krittika. Ritu: Sharad.
Group: Nanda. Deity: Brahma.
The ruler of the first lunar day is Brahma. This time is suitable for all types of ceremonies.
Meaning: Sword
Symbol: Sword, also sprout or coral
Deity: Waiu (Wind)
Type: movable (chara, chala) — For journeys and moving house, buying vehicles, gardening, quick and temporary changes.
Vimshottari lord: Rahu
Shakti: scatter like air, move, convert
Auspicious: friendship, reconciliation, love, matchmaking — anything that requires people’s goodwill.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): 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-pratipat
digging, plowing, planting trees
planting and sowing are allowed (long-term result)
Dhanteras, Naraka Chaturdashi (Choti Diwali), Lakshmi Puja, Govardhan Puja and Bhai Dooj.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
A coincidence of the weekday (Sun, Tue or Sat), a Bhadra tithi (2, 7 or 12) and a “tripada” nakshatra (Krittika, Punarvasu, Uttara Phalguni, Vishakha, Uttara Ashadha, Purva Bhadrapada). The result of whatever is begun repeats three times: good for purchases and investments, bad for losses, loans, surgery and funerals.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Group: Bhadra. Deity: Vidhatr.
Patronizes the second lunar day of Vidhatr. This period is suitable for all matters designed for development and long-term preservation, for example, for laying the foundations of buildings.
Meaning: Forked branch (also called Radha - gift)
Symbol: Triumphal arch for marriage, potter's wheel
Deity: Indra and Agni
Type: mixed (mishra, sadharana) — For everyday and routine tasks, work with fire and metal; it is better not to begin important new matters.
Vimshottari lord: Jupiter
Shakti: achieve (many and different goals, fruits)
Auspicious: health and healing, long-term matters and anything meant to last a long time.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): 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-dvitya
planting and sowing are allowed (long-term result)
any undertakings
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Group: Jaya. Deity: Vishnu.
Vishnu rules the third lunar day. It is a suitable time for cutting hair, nails, shaving and other cosmetic procedures. You can begin any important business.
Meaning: Following Radha, success
Symbol: Lotus flower, row, furrow or rut
Deity: Mitra (Friend)
Type: soft (mridu, maitra) — For arts and music, friendship and love, new clothes and jewellery, weddings and festivals.
Vimshottari lord: Saturn
Shakti: give worship (whence abundance and honor, worthy relationships and popularity)
Auspicious: weddings and family matters, anything meant to bring good fortune and well-being.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): 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-tritya
any undertakings
felling trees, for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Group: Rikta. Deity: Yama.
The ruler of the fourth lunar day is Yama. Important matters should not be started. It is possible to conduct military maneuvers, remove obstacles and destroy something.
Meaning: Born before (eldest, chief)
Symbol: Umbrella or earring, amulet, necklace
Deity: Indra (Leader of the Gods)
Type: sharp (tikshna, daruna) — For drastic actions: surgery, severing ties, taming, exorcism, fighting diseases and enemies; unsuitable for other auspicious undertakings (the exception is weddings: Mula is among the nakshatras for marriage).
Vimshottari lord: Mercury
Shakti: rise up and win, draw strength in battle (looking for the limits of fearlessness)
Auspicious: jewellery, celebrations, travel, creative undertakings.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): 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-chaturti
felling trees, for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
do not fell trees, any undertakings
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Group: Purna. Deity: Soma.
The fifth lunar day is owned by Soma, who patronizes medicine, surgery and cleansing the body of poisons. You can begin other important things.
Meaning: 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)
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-panchami
do not fell trees, any undertakings
plowing the ground
“Bell of Yama” — a combination of weekday and nakshatra: Sun — Magha, Mon — Vishakha, Tue — Ardra, Wed — Mula, Thu — Krittika, Fri — Rohini, Sat — Hasta. One of the most dangerous yogas: travel, surgery and any important new undertakings are avoided.
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Group: Nanda. Deity: Kartikeya.
Kartikeya presides on the sixth lunar day, favoring coronations (taking office), establishing new friendships, celebrating holidays and performances.
Meaning: 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)
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-shashti
plowing the ground
soaking seeds is allowed, farming
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Group: Bhadra. Deity: Indra.
The seventh lunar day is ruled by Indra and this favors the start of travel, the purchase of vehicles, as well as other matters where movement is a characteristic feature.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): planting flowers and trees; digging the ground is not very favorable; do not prune and the like
plants of the day: flowers, ornamental plants
nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha
Planting and sowing are allowed.
Shukla-saptami
soaking seeds is allowed, farming
tillage and sowing are forbidden
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Group: Jaya. Deity: Vasus.
The ruler of the eighth lunar day is Vasu, which favors the beginning of military operations, the construction of defenses and fortifications.
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
for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Group: Rikta. Deity: Serpent (Naga).
The serpent (Naga) patronizes the ninth lunar day, which is suitable for struggle, destruction, coercion and for efforts to overcome obstacles.
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
any undertakings
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.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): field work, planting rice, grain, trees or flowers
plants of the day: watery vegetables such as cucumbers and zucchini, water-loving plants such as rice
nakshatra Shatabhisha
Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result.
according to the Indian tradition: Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result (planting or sowing is not allowed).
Shukla-dashami
any undertakings
pruning and weeding