Panchanga Calendar

November 1854

SamvatsaraAnanda (48)MonthKartika → Margashirsha from 21.11RituSharad → Hemanta from 21.11AyanaDakshinayanaPlace55°45′ N 37°35′ E, UTC+3 changeAyanamsaLahiri

November 1854 falls, in the lunar calendar (amanta), within the months Kartika (until 20.11), Margashirsha (from 21.11). Major festivals: 4.11 Dev Deepavali (Tripurari Purnima). 4.11 — lunar eclipse, partial (fully visible); 20.11 — solar eclipse, hybrid (not visible here).

Mon

Tue

Wed

Thu

Fri

Sat

Sun

1PBh12Tulasi Vivah

2UBh13after 11:14

3Rev14after 10:59

4Ashw15Dev Deepavali

5Bhar1Lunar eclipse

6Krit2after 13:00

7Roh3until 13:55

8Mrig4Sankashti

9Ard5

10Pun6

11Push6

12Ashl7Kalabhairava

13Mag8

14PPh9Vrischika Sankr.

15PPh10

16UPh11Utpanna Ekadashi

17Has12Pradosha

18Chit13after 10:37

19Swa14

20Vish30Somvati Amavasya

21Jye1

22Mul3Chandra Darshan

23PAsh4Vinayaka Chaturthi

24UAsh5Vivah Panchami

25Shra6Skanda Shashti

26Dhan7

27Shat8Masik Durgashtami

28PBh9

29UBh10after 14:30

30Rev11Mokshada Ekadashi

Day ratingBest daysFavourableOrdinaryAvoid new venturesUnfavourable

Markersafter / until HH:MM

Moon5Waxing Moon5Waning Moon15Purnima30Amavasya

Nakshatra typesfixedsoftlightmovablesharpfiercemixed

Icons this month (22)

Tulasi VivahPradoshaAmrita Siddhi YogaVaikunth ChaudasLunar eclipse, partialDev Deepavaliday of Purnima (full moon fast and puja)moment of the full moon (see the time in the “Sky this month” card)SankashtiKalashtamiSankrantiEkadashiShivaratriSolar eclipse, hybridday of Amavasya (ancestor rites)Chandra DarshanVinayaka ChaturthiVivah PanchamiSkanda ShashtiDwipushkar YogaGoddess (Durga, Kali)Mokshada Ekadashi

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

2.11 Thu — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Ravi Yoga, Anandadi: Chhatra after 11:14 until 14:53
Revati (soft): for arts and music, friendship and love, new clothes and jewellery, weddings and festivals.
8.11 Wed — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Yoga Siddha, Anandadi: Amrita
Mrigashirsha (soft): for arts and music, friendship and love, new clothes and jewellery, weddings and festivals.
10.11 Fri — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Yoga Shubha
Punarvasu (movable): for journeys and moving house, buying vehicles, gardening, quick and temporary changes.
24.11 Fri — Anandadi: Ananda, Auspicious nakshatra, Auspicious weekday
Uttara-Ashadha (fixed): for what is firm and lasting: laying house foundations, housewarming, planting, weddings, taking office, long-term projects.

Festivals

1.11 Wed Tulasi Vivah
2.11 Thu Pradosha Vrat
3.11 Fri Vaikuntha Chaturdashi
4.11 Sat Dev Deepavali (Tripurari Purnima)
4.11 Sat Kartika Purnima
8.11 Wed Sankashti Chaturthi (Ganadhipa)
12.11 Sun Kalabhairava Jayanti
14.11 Tue Vrischika Sankranti
16.11 Thu Utpanna Ekadashi
17.11 Fri Pradosha Vrat
18.11 Sat Masik Shivaratri
20.11 Mon Kartika Amavasya
20.11 Mon Somvati Amavasya
22.11 Wed Chandra Darshan
23.11 Thu Vinayaka Chaturthi
24.11 Fri Vivah Panchami
25.11 Sat Skanda Shashti
27.11 Mon Masik Durgashtami
30.11 Thu Mokshada Ekadashi
30.11 Thu Gita Jayanti

Special muhurta yogas

2.11 Thu Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 11:14–07:39 (03.11)
3.11 Fri Amrita Siddhi Yoga 07:39–10:59
3.11 Fri Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day
5.11 Sun Tripushkar Yoga 00:22–07:45 (06.11)
6.11 Mon Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 13:00–07:47 (07.11)
8.11 Wed Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 07:49–16:57
9.11 Thu Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 19:35–07:54 (10.11)
10.11 Fri Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 07:54–22:30
18.11 Sat Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 10:37–08:12 (19.11)
20.11 Mon Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 08:35–06:52 (21.11)
24.11 Fri Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 22:34–08:24 (25.11)
25.11 Sat Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 08:24–20:46
25.11 Sat Dwipushkar Yoga 20:49–08:26 (26.11)
26.11 Sun Dwipushkar Yoga 08:26–18:37
28.11 Tue Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 17:29–08:31 (29.11)
30.11 Thu Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day

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.

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.

Avoid starting important matters

4.11 Sat — Eclipse, many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower), Vyatipata (unfavourable day)
5.11 Sun — many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower), Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra), Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) (unfavourable day)
11.11 Sat — Bhadra on earth, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn), Krakacha Yoga
12.11 Sun — Samvartaka Yoga, Fierce or sharp nakshatra, Anandadi: Vajra
14.11 Tue — Sankranti day, Rikta tithi, Vaidhriti
15.11 Wed — Vaidhriti, Bhadra on earth, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
19.11 Sun — Krishna Chaturdashi, Anandadi: Utpata, Eclipse nearby
20.11 Mon — Amavasya, Eclipse (not visible here), Yamaghanta
21.11 Tue — Kshaya tithi, Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi), Fierce or sharp nakshatra
22.11 Wed — Yamaghanta, Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi), Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) (unfavourable day)
28.11 Tue — Rikta tithi, Fierce or sharp nakshatra, Panchaka
30.11 Thu — Vyatipata, Bhadra on earth, Panchaka

Sky this month

4.11 Lunar eclipse, partial, greatest eclipse 00:12 (05.11), magnitude 0.054
fully visible: 23:45–00:39 (05.11), maximum eclipse here 00:12 (05.11), magnitude 0.054
5.11 Full moon (Purnima) 00:01
14.11 Vrischika Sankr. 14:58 — the Sun enters Vrischika (Scorpio)
20.11 New moon (Amavasya) 13:02
20.11 Solar eclipse, hybrid, greatest eclipse 12:56, magnitude 1.014
not visible here (outside the eclipse zone)

Periods

30.10 02:31 – 3.11 10:59 Roga Panchaka
26.11 07:58 – 30.11 17:26 Mrityu Panchaka

Samvatsara and month

Ananda (No. 48, “bliss”) — A year of bliss: joy, peace and contentment among people. more

Northern samvatsara: Krodhana. Shaka Samvat 1776, Vikram Samvat 1911, Kali Yuga 4955.

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

Margashirsha (Sahas) — The month of which Krishna says: “Among the months I am Margashirsha” (Bhagavad Gita 10.35). Gita Jayanti, Datta Jayanti. more

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

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

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Anandadi: Padma; cons: Fierce or sharp nakshatra, Surya Dagdha tithi
Month	Kartika (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Ananda (No. 48) · Shaka 1776 · Vikram 1911 more
Festivals	Tulasi Vivah

At sunrise 07:34

Tithi	12Shukla-dvadashi (Bhadra, Sun (Ravi)) · until 01:57 (02.11) more
Nakshatra	Purva-Bhadra, pada 4 (fierce, Aja Ekapad - sunbeam or lightning strike, Jupiter) · until 11:51 more
Yoga	Vyaghata (“crushing blow”, inauspicious) · until 17:02 more
Karana	Bava (movable) · until 14:37 more
Vara	Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Tula (Libra), Moon: Mina (Pisces)

Changes during the day

from 11:51	nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra
from 14:37	karana Balava
from 17:02	yoga Harshana
from 01:57 (02.11)	tithi Shukla-triodashi
from 01:57 (02.11)	karana Kaulava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	06:55
Sunrise	07:34
Noon	12:13
Sunset	16:50
End of twilight	17:30
Moonrise	16:15
Moonset	02:28
Day length	9 h 15 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 11:51

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Bhadra (07:34–11:51) is good for root crops.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Bhadra (11:51–16:50) is good for sowing.

more — lunar calendar for gardeners

Festivals and periods

Tulasi Vivah · Tulasi and Vishnu

The symbolic wedding of the tulasi plant and Vishnu (as Shaligram or Krishna) after his awakening; the wedding season opens from this day.

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 03:22–01:57 (02.11)
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:34–01:57 (02.11)

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 01:57–07:37 (02.11)

Anandadi: Padma 07:34–11:51 Anandadi: Lumbaka 11:51–07:37 (02.11)

Roga Panchaka: 02:31 (30.10)–10:59 (03.11)
Surya Dagdha tithi: Shukla-dvadashi

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	05:37–06:36
Abhijit Muhurta	none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday
Vijaya Muhurta	13:45–14:22
Godhuli	16:50–17:20
Pradosha	16:50–19:48
Nishitha	23:44–00:43 (02.11)
Amrita Kalam	06:33–08:07 (02.11)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	12:12–13:22
Yamaganda	08:44–09:53
Gulika Kalam	11:03–12:12
Dur Muhurta	11:54–12:31
Varjyam	21:12–22:45

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 13:45–14:52, 15:36–16:17

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

Cutting hair, shaving	good 13:45–14:52, 15:36–16:17
Cutting fingernails	average 07:34–09:02, 11:51–16:50
Cutting toenails	good 13:45–14:52, 15:36–16:17
Bathing, washing hair	good 13:45–14:52, 15:36–16:17

Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Purva-Bhadra until 11:51, Uttara-Bhadra from 11:51; tithi Shukla-dvadashi; lagna Tula 07:34, Vrischika 09:02, Dhanu 11:48, Makara 13:45, Kumbha 14:52, Mina 15:36, Mesha 16:17

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Purva-Bhadra (until 11:51) — facing death (dangers); Uttara-Bhadra (from 11:51) — a good life; Wednesday — favour of the authorities.

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = +1

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

+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:34–01:57 (02.11)+1 Anandadi: Padma 07:34–11:51+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious nakshatra 11:51–07:37 (02.11)−1 Anandadi: Lumbaka 11:51–07:37 (02.11)−1 Panchaka all day−1 Surya Dagdha tithi 07:34–01:57 (02.11)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 07:34–11:51

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

Panchanga at sunrise 07:34

Summary	Best day — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Ravi Yoga; auspicious time — after 11:14; auspicious time — until 14:53
Month	Kartika (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Ananda (No. 48) · Shaka 1776 · Vikram 1911 more
Festivals	Pradosha Vrat

At sunrise 07:37

Tithi	13Shukla-triodashi (Jaya, God of Love) · until 00:52 (03.11) more
Nakshatra	Uttara-Bhadra, pada 4 (fixed, Ahirbudhyana (Serpent of the Deep - Milky Way under the horizon), Saturn) · until 11:14 more
Yoga	Harshana (“delighting”, auspicious) · until 14:53 more
Karana	Kaulava (movable) · until 13:22 more
Vara	Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Tula (Libra), Moon: Mina (Pisces)

Changes during the day

from 11:14	nakshatra Revati
from 13:22	karana Taitila
from 14:53	yoga Vajra
from 00:52 (03.11)	tithi Shukla-chaturdashi
from 00:52 (03.11)	karana Gara

Sun and Moon

Dawn	06:57
Sunrise	07:37
Noon	12:13
Sunset	16:48
End of twilight	17:28
Moonrise	16:24
Moonset	03:56
Day length	9 h 11 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 11:14

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Bhadra (07:37–11:14) is good for sowing.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Revati (11:14–16:48) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

more — lunar calendar for gardeners

Festivals and periods

Pradosha Vrat · Shiva

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

Rule: pradosha vyapini: 3 muhurtas after sunset, 16:48–19:46
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 11:14–07:39 (03.11) Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 11:14–07:39 (03.11)

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 00:52–07:39 (03.11)

Anandadi: Chhatra 07:37–11:14 Anandadi: Mitra 11:14–07:39 (03.11)

Roga Panchaka: 02:31 (30.10)–10:59 (03.11)
Gandanta (nakshatra): 05:00–16:59 (03.11)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	05:38–06:38
Abhijit Muhurta	11:54–12:31
Vijaya Muhurta	13:44–14:21
Godhuli	16:48–17:18
Pradosha	16:48–19:46
Nishitha	23:44–00:43 (03.11)
Amrita Kalam	06:33–08:07

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	13:21–14:30
Yamaganda	07:37–08:46
Gulika Kalam	09:55–11:03
Dur Muhurta	10:40–11:17, 14:21–14:58
Varjyam	23:06–00:41 (03.11)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 07:37–08:58, 13:41–14:48, 15:32–16:13

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 07:37–08:58, 13:41–14:48, 15:32–16:13
Cutting fingernails	average throughout the daytime
Cutting toenails	good 07:37–08:58, 13:41–14:48, 15:32–16:13
Bathing, washing hair	good 07:37–11:44, 13:41–14:48, 15:32–16:13

Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra until 11:14, Revati from 11:14; tithi Shukla-triodashi; lagna Tula 07:37, Vrischika 08:58, Dhanu 11:44, Makara 13:41, Kumbha 14:48, Mina 15:32, Mesha 16:13

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Uttara-Bhadra (until 11:14) — a good life; Revati (from 11:14) — increase in property; Thursday — success.

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 begins after 11:14

Auspicious time ends by 14:53

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 11:14–07:39 (03.11)+2 Ravi Yoga 11:14–07:39 (03.11)+1 Anandadi: Chhatra 07:37–11:14+1 Auspicious nakshatra 07:37–11:14+1 Yoga Harshana 07:37–14:53+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 07:37–00:52 (03.11)0 Yoga Vajra 14:53–15:59−1 Panchaka all day

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

Panchanga at sunrise 07:37

Summary	Favourable day — Amrita Siddhi Yoga, Ravi Yoga; auspicious time — after 10:59
Month	Kartika (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Ananda (No. 48) · Shaka 1776 · Vikram 1911 more
Festivals	Vaikuntha Chaturdashi

At sunrise 07:39

Tithi	14Shukla-chaturdashi (Rikta, Kali) · until 00:13 (04.11) more
Nakshatra	Revati, pada 4 (soft, Pushan (Prosperous), Mercury) · until 10:59 more Gandamula
Yoga	Vajra (“diamond, thunderbolt”, inauspicious) · until 13:02 more
Karana	Gara (movable) · until 12:29 more
Vara	Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Tula (Libra), Moon: Mina (Pisces)

Changes during the day

from 10:59	nakshatra Ashwini
from 12:29	karana Vanija
from 13:02	yoga Siddhi
from 00:13 (04.11)	tithi Purnima
from 00:13 (04.11)	karana Vishti

Sun and Moon

Dawn	06:59
Sunrise	07:39
Noon	12:13
Sunset	16:46
End of twilight	17:26
Moonrise	16:32
Moonset	05:21
Day length	9 h 07 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 10:59

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Revati (07:39–10:59) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Shukla-chaturdashi 07:39–16:46: according to the Kalaprakashika, ploughing on Chaturdashi puts the owner’s life in danger.

more — lunar calendar for gardeners

Festivals and periods

Vaikuntha Chaturdashi · Vishnu and Shiva

A rare day when Vishnu and Shiva are worshipped together: at midnight Vishnu is offered a thousand lotuses — just as, according to legend, he himself honoured Shiva in Varanasi.

Rule: nishitha vyapini: midnight, 23:44–00:13 (04.11)
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Muhurta

Amrita Siddhi Yoga 07:39–10:59 Ravi Yoga 07:39–10:59 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day

Anandadi: Shrivatsa 07:39–10:59 Anandadi: Vajra 10:59–07:41 (04.11)

Bhadra in heaven: 00:13–12:03 (04.11); Bhadra Puchha 07:57–09:08 (04.11); Bhadra Mukha 09:08–11:07 (04.11)
Roga Panchaka: 02:31 (30.10)–10:59
Gandanta (nakshatra): 05:00–16:59
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Revati

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	05:40–06:39
Abhijit Muhurta	11:54–12:31
Vijaya Muhurta	13:44–14:20
Godhuli	16:46–17:16
Pradosha	16:46–19:45
Nishitha	23:44–00:43 (04.11)
Amrita Kalam	08:36–10:11, 03:54–05:31 (04.11)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	11:04–12:12
Yamaganda	14:29–15:38
Gulika Kalam	08:47–09:56
Dur Muhurta	09:28–10:05, 12:31–13:07
Varjyam	07:08–08:44 (04.11)

Haircut and shaving

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

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

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

Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Revati until 10:59, Ashwini from 10:59; tithi Shukla-chaturdashi; lagna Tula 07:39, Vrischika 08:54, Dhanu 11:41, Makara 13:37, Kumbha 14:44, Mina 15:28, Mesha 16:09

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Revati (until 10:59) — increase in property; Ashwini (from 10:59) — joy; Friday — universal respect.

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

Shukla-chaturdashi 07:39–16:46: a Rikta and Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Favourable day · score S = +4

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

Auspicious time begins after 10:59

+4 Amrita Siddhi Yoga 07:39–10:59+2 Ravi Yoga 07:39–10:59+1 Anandadi: Shrivatsa 07:39–10:59+1 Auspicious nakshatra 07:39–10:59+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Yoga Siddhi 13:02–07:41 (04.11)−1 Anandadi: Vajra 10:59–07:41 (04.11)−1 Eclipse nearby−1 Gandanta 07:39–16:59−1 Panchaka 07:39–10:59−2 Rikta tithi 07:39–00:13 (04.11)

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

Panchanga at sunrise 07:39

Summary	Unfavourable day — Eclipse, many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower)
Month	Kartika (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Ananda (No. 48) · Shaka 1776 · Vikram 1911 more
Festivals	Dev Deepavali (Tripurari Purnima) · Kartika Purnima · Lunar eclipse, partial (fully visible)

At sunrise 07:41

Tithi	15Purnima (Purna, Vishvedevas) · until 00:01 (05.11) more
Nakshatra	Ashwini, pada 4 (light, Ashwini Kumara, Ketu) · until 11:09 more Gandamula
Yoga	Siddhi (“success, accomplishment”, auspicious) · until 11:31 more
Karana	Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 12:03 more
Vara	Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Tula (Libra), Moon: Mesha (Aries)

Changes during the day

from 11:09	nakshatra Bharani
from 11:31	yoga Vyatipata
from 12:03	karana Bava
from 00:01 (05.11)	tithi Krishna-pratipat
from 00:01 (05.11)	karana Balava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	07:01
Sunrise	07:41
Noon	12:13
Sunset	16:44
End of twilight	17:24
Moonrise	16:42
Moonset	06:46
Day length	9 h 03 min

Sky

Lunar eclipse, partial	greatest eclipse 00:12 (05.11), magnitude 0.054
Phases	Penumbral eclipse begins 21:53 Partial eclipse begins 23:45 Partial eclipse ends 00:39 (05.11) Penumbral eclipse ends 02:32 (05.11)
Visibility	fully visible: 23:45–00:39 (05.11), maximum eclipse here 00:12 (05.11), magnitude 0.054
Sutak	14:45–00:39 (05.11)

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 11:09

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Bharani (11:09–16:44) is good for root crops.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 07:41–12:03: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

Dev Deepavali (Tripurari Purnima) · Shiva

“Diwali of the gods” in Varanasi: in the evening the ghats of the Ganga glow with thousands of oil lamps in honour of Shiva’s victory over Tripurasura. On Kartika Purnima people take a holy bath in the Ganga and light oil lamps.

Rule: pradosha vyapini: 3 muhurtas after sunset, 16:44–19:44
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Kartika Purnima · Chandra (the Moon)

The full moon of Kartika — Tripurari Purnima, Dev Deepavali in Varanasi, Guru Nanak Jayanti for the Sikhs; holy bath in the Ganga and lighting of oil lamps.

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 00:13–00:01 (05.11)
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Muhurta

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:41–00:01 (05.11)

Anandadi: Saumya 07:41–11:09 Anandadi: Dhwanksha 11:09–07:43 (05.11)

Bhadra in heaven: 00:13–12:03; Bhadra Puchha 07:57–09:08; Bhadra Mukha 09:08–11:07
Gandanta (tithi): 23:37–00:26 (05.11)
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Ashwini

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	05:42–06:41
Abhijit Muhurta	11:54–12:31
Vijaya Muhurta	13:43–14:19
Godhuli	16:44–17:14
Pradosha	16:44–19:44
Nishitha	23:44–00:43 (05.11)
Amrita Kalam	06:53–08:32 (05.11)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	09:57–11:05
Yamaganda	13:20–14:28
Gulika Kalam	07:41–08:49
Dur Muhurta	07:41–08:17, 08:17–08:53
Varjyam	07:08–08:44, 21:01–22:40

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 07:41–11:09

Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Ashwini until 11:09, Bharani from 11:09; tithi Purnima; lagna Tula 07:41, Vrischika 08:50, Dhanu 11:37, Makara 13:33, Kumbha 14:40, Mina 15:25, Mesha 16:05

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Ashwini (until 11:09) — joy; Bharani (from 11:09) — facing death (dangers); Saturday — decline of physical strength.

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

Eclipse: no haircuts or shaving on the day of an eclipse or during Sutak (14:45–16:44).
Purnima 07:41–16:44: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Vyatipata 11:31–16:44: auspicious undertakings, including haircuts, are avoided during this yoga (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Unfavourable day · score S = −8

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: Eclipse, many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower)

Avoid starting important matters: Vyatipata

+2 Yoga Siddhi 07:41–11:31+1 Anandadi: Saumya 07:41–11:09+1 Auspicious nakshatra 07:41–11:09−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 11:09–07:43 (05.11)−1 Vishti (Bhadra) 07:41–12:03−1 Anandadi: Dhwanksha 11:09–07:43 (05.11)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:41–00:01 (05.11)−3 Eclipse−3 Vyatipata 11:31–07:43 (05.11)

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

Panchanga at sunrise 07:41

Summary	Unfavourable day — many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower), Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra)
Month	Kartika (amanta) · Margashirsha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Ananda (No. 48) · Shaka 1776 · Vikram 1911 more
Festivals	Lunar eclipse, partial (fully visible)

At sunrise 07:43

Tithi	1Krishna-pratipat (Nanda, Brahma) · until 00:22 (06.11) more
Nakshatra	Bharani, pada 4 (fierce, Yama (Dharma-raja), Venus) · until 11:49 more
Yoga	Vyatipata (“calamity, downfall”, inauspicious) · until 10:24 more
Karana	Balava (movable) · until 12:07 more
Vara	Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Tula (Libra), Moon: Mesha (Aries)

Changes during the day

from 10:24	yoga Variyana
from 11:49	nakshatra Krittika
from 12:07	karana Kaulava
from 00:22 (06.11)	tithi Krishna-dvitya
from 00:22 (06.11)	karana Taitila

Sun and Moon

Dawn	07:03
Sunrise	07:43
Noon	12:13
Sunset	16:42
End of twilight	17:22
Moonrise	16:53
Moonset	08:10
Day length	8 h 59 min

Sky

Full moon (Purnima)	00:01
Lunar eclipse, partial	greatest eclipse 00:12, magnitude 0.054
Phases	Penumbral eclipse begins 21:53 (04.11) Partial eclipse begins 23:45 (04.11) Partial eclipse ends 00:39 Penumbral eclipse ends 02:32
Visibility	fully visible: 23:45 (04.11)–00:39, maximum eclipse here 00:12, magnitude 0.054

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 11:49

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Bharani (07:43–11:49) is good for root crops.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Krittika (11:49–16:42) is good for root crops.

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Muhurta

Tripushkar Yoga 00:22–07:45 (06.11)

Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 07:43–11:49 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:43–00:22 (06.11)

Anandadi: Kaladanda 07:43–11:49 Anandadi: Dhumra 11:49–07:45 (06.11)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	05:43–06:43
Abhijit Muhurta	11:54–12:30
Vijaya Muhurta	13:42–14:18
Godhuli	16:42–17:12
Pradosha	16:42–19:43
Nishitha	23:43–00:44 (06.11)
Amrita Kalam	06:53–08:32

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	15:35–16:42
Yamaganda	12:12–13:20
Gulika Kalam	14:27–15:35
Dur Muhurta	15:30–16:06
Varjyam	00:25–02:06 (06.11)

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 13:29–14:36, 15:21–16:01

Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Bharani until 11:49, Krittika from 11:49; tithi Krishna-pratipat; lagna Tula 07:43, Vrischika 08:46, Dhanu 11:33, Makara 13:29, Kumbha 14:36, Mina 15:21, Mesha 16:01

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Bharani (until 11:49) — facing death (dangers); Krittika (from 11:49) — consumption (a wasting disease); Sunday — physical well-being.

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

Vyatipata 07:43–10:24: auspicious undertakings, including haircuts, are avoided during this yoga (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Unfavourable day · score S = −7

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

+1 Auspicious tithi 07:43–00:22 (06.11)+1 Yoga Variyana 10:24–07:45 (06.11)0 Tripushkar Yoga 00:22–07:45 (06.11)−1 Vyatipata 07:43–10:24−1 Anandadi: Kaladanda 07:43–11:49−1 Eclipse nearby−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 07:43–11:49−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:43–00:22 (06.11)−3 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 07:43–11:49

Panchanga at sunrise 07:43

Summary	Favourable day — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Anandadi: Sthira; auspicious time — after 13:00
Month	Kartika (amanta) · Margashirsha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Ananda (No. 48) · Shaka 1776 · Vikram 1911 more

At sunrise 07:45

Tithi	2Krishna-dvitya (Bhadra, Vidhatr) · until 01:15 (07.11) more
Nakshatra	Krittika, pada 4 (mixed, Agni, Sun) · until 13:00 more
Yoga	Variyana (“excellent, best”, auspicious) · until 09:42 more
Karana	Taitila (movable) · until 12:44 more
Vara	Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Tula (Libra), Moon: Vrishabha (Taurus)

Changes during the day

from 09:42	yoga Parigha
from 12:44	karana Gara
from 13:00	nakshatra Rohini
from 01:15 (07.11)	tithi Krishna-tritya
from 01:15 (07.11)	karana Vanija

Sun and Moon

Dawn	07:05
Sunrise	07:45
Noon	12:13
Sunset	16:40
End of twilight	17:20
Moonrise	17:10
Moonset	09:35
Day length	8 h 54 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 13:00

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Krittika (07:45–13:00) is good for root crops.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Rohini (13:00–16:40) is good for sowing.

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Muhurta

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 13:00–07:47 (07.11)

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:45–01:15 (07.11)

Anandadi: Sthira 07:45–13:00 Anandadi: Vardhamana 13:00–07:47 (07.11)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	05:45–06:45
Abhijit Muhurta	11:55–12:30
Vijaya Muhurta	13:42–14:17
Godhuli	16:40–17:10
Pradosha	16:40–19:41
Nishitha	23:43–00:44 (07.11)
Amrita Kalam	10:29–12:10

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	08:52–09:59
Yamaganda	11:06–12:13
Gulika Kalam	13:19–14:26
Dur Muhurta	12:30–13:06, 14:17–14:53
Varjyam	06:09–07:52 (07.11)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 07:45–08:42, 13:00–16:40

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 07:45–08:42, 13:00–16:40
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 07:45–08:42, 13:00–16:40
Bathing, washing hair	good 07:45–11:29, 13:25–14:32, 15:17–15:57

Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Krittika until 13:00, Rohini from 13:00; tithi Krishna-dvitya; lagna Tula 07:45, Vrischika 08:42, Dhanu 11:29, Makara 13:25, Kumbha 14:32, Mina 15:17, Mesha 15:57

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Krittika (until 13:00) — consumption (a wasting disease); Rohini (from 13:00) — destruction of all misfortunes; Monday — clear, bright complexion.

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

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 begins after 13:00

+1 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 13:00–07:47 (07.11)+1 Anandadi: Sthira 07:45–13:00+1 Yoga Variyana 07:45–09:42+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 07:45–01:15 (07.11)0 Auspicious nakshatra 13:00–07:47 (07.11)0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:45–01:15 (07.11) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Yoga Parigha 09:42–21:34−1 Eclipse nearby

Panchanga at sunrise 07:45

Summary	Favourable day — Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Anandadi: Matanga; auspicious time — until 13:55
Month	Kartika (amanta) · Margashirsha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Ananda (No. 48) · Shaka 1776 · Vikram 1911 more

At sunrise 07:47

Tithi	3Krishna-tritya (Jaya, Vishnu) · until 02:42 (08.11) more
Nakshatra	Rohini, pada 3 (fixed, Prajapati (Brahma - Creator), Moon) · until 14:44 more
Yoga	Parigha (“bolt, barrier”, inauspicious) · until 09:26 more
Karana	Vanija (movable) · until 13:55 more
Vara	Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Tula (Libra), Moon: Vrishabha (Taurus)

Changes during the day

from 09:26	yoga Shiva
from 13:55	karana Vishti
from 14:44	nakshatra Mrigashirsha
from 02:42 (08.11)	tithi Krishna-chaturti
from 02:42 (08.11)	karana Bava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	07:07
Sunrise	07:47
Noon	12:13
Sunset	16:38
End of twilight	17:18
Moonrise	17:33
Moonset	10:55
Day length	8 h 50 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 14:44

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Rohini (07:47–14:44) is good for sowing.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Mrigashirsha (14:44–16:38) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 13:55–16:38: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:47–02:42 (08.11)

Anandadi: Matanga 07:47–14:44 Anandadi: Rakshasa 14:44–07:49 (08.11)

Bhadra in heaven: 13:55–02:42 (08.11); Bhadra Puchha 22:15–23:31; Bhadra Mukha 23:31–01:38 (08.11)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	05:46–06:47
Abhijit Muhurta	11:55–12:30
Vijaya Muhurta	13:41–14:16
Godhuli	16:38–17:08
Pradosha	16:38–19:40
Nishitha	23:43–00:44 (08.11)
Amrita Kalam	11:18–13:01, 07:20–09:05 (08.11)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	14:25–15:32
Yamaganda	10:00–11:06
Gulika Kalam	12:13–13:19
Dur Muhurta	09:33–10:09, 22:42–23:43
Varjyam	06:09–07:52, 20:51–22:36

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 07:47–08:38, 13:21–14:28, 15:13–15:53
Cutting toenails	average throughout the daytime
Bathing, washing hair	average throughout the daytime

Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Rohini until 14:44, Mrigashirsha from 14:44; tithi Krishna-tritya; lagna Tula 07:47, Vrischika 08:38, Dhanu 11:25, Makara 13:21, Kumbha 14:28, Mina 15:13, Mesha 15:53

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Rohini (until 14:44) — destruction of all misfortunes; Mrigashirsha (from 14:44) — abundance (well-being, prosperity); Tuesday — harm to longevity.

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

Favourable day · score S = +4

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

Auspicious time ends by 13:55

+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:47–02:42 (08.11)+1 Anandadi: Matanga 07:47–14:44+1 Auspicious nakshatra 07:47–14:44+1 Auspicious tithi 07:47–02:42 (08.11)+1 Yoga Shiva 09:26–07:49 (08.11)0 Anandadi: Rakshasa 14:44–07:49 (08.11)−1 Vishti (Bhadra) 13:55–02:42 (08.11)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)

Panchanga at sunrise 07:47

Summary	Best day — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Yoga Siddha
Month	Kartika (amanta) · Margashirsha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Ananda (No. 48) · Shaka 1776 · Vikram 1911 more
Festivals	Sankashti Chaturthi (Ganadhipa)

At sunrise 07:49

Tithi	4Krishna-chaturti (Rikta, Yama) · until 04:38 (09.11) more
Nakshatra	Mrigashirsha, pada 3 (soft, Soma (Chandra, Moon), Mars) · until 16:57 more
Yoga	Shiva (“auspicious, benevolent”, auspicious) · until 09:34 more
Karana	Bava (movable) · until 15:36 more
Vara	Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Tula (Libra), Moon: Mithuna (Gemini)

Changes during the day

from 09:34	yoga Siddha
from 15:36	karana Balava
from 16:57	nakshatra Ardra
from 04:38 (09.11)	tithi Krishna-panchami
from 04:38 (09.11)	karana Kaulava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	07:09
Sunrise	07:49
Noon	12:13
Sunset	16:36
End of twilight	17:16
Moonrise	18:06
Moonset	12:08
Day length	8 h 46 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise

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 (07:49–16:36) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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Festivals and periods

Sankashti Chaturthi (Ganadhipa) · Ganesha

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

Rule: at moonrise, 18:06
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Muhurta

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 07:49–16:57

Anandadi: Amrita 07:49–16:57 Anandadi: Musala 16:57–07:51 (09.11)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	05:48–06:49
Abhijit Muhurta	none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday
Vijaya Muhurta	13:40–14:16
Godhuli	16:36–17:06
Pradosha	16:36–19:39
Nishitha	23:43–00:44 (09.11)
Amrita Kalam	07:20–09:05

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	12:13–13:18
Yamaganda	08:55–10:01
Gulika Kalam	11:07–12:13
Dur Muhurta	11:55–12:30
Varjyam	02:17–04:03 (09.11)

Haircut and shaving

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

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

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

Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Mrigashirsha; tithi Krishna-chaturti; lagna Tula 07:49, Vrischika 08:34, Dhanu 11:21, Makara 13:17, Kumbha 14:24, Mina 15:09, Mesha 15:50

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Mrigashirsha — 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:

Krishna-chaturti 07:49–16:36: 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 = +6

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

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 07:49–16:57+2 Yoga Siddha 09:34–07:51 (09.11)+1 Anandadi: Amrita 07:49–16:57+1 Auspicious nakshatra 07:49–16:57+1 Auspicious weekday−2 Rikta tithi 07:49–04:38 (09.11)

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

Panchanga at sunrise 07:49

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Yoga Siddha, Auspicious weekday; cons: Anandadi: Kana, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
Month	Kartika (amanta) · Margashirsha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Ananda (No. 48) · Shaka 1776 · Vikram 1911 more

At sunrise 07:51

Tithi	5Krishna-panchami (Purna, Soma) · until 06:56 (10.11) more
Nakshatra	Ardra, pada 3 (sharp, Rudra (Roaring, angry image of Shiva), Rahu) · until 19:35 more
Yoga	Siddha (“perfected, accomplished”, auspicious) · until 10:03 more
Karana	Kaulava (movable) · until 17:45 more
Vara	Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Tula (Libra), Moon: Mithuna (Gemini)

Changes during the day

from 10:03	yoga Sadhya
from 17:45	karana Taitila
from 19:35	nakshatra Punarvasu
from 06:56 (10.11)	tithi Krishna-shashti
from 06:56 (10.11)	karana Gara

Sun and Moon

Dawn	07:11
Sunrise	07:51
Noon	12:13
Sunset	16:34
End of twilight	17:15
Moonrise	18:54
Moonset	13:07
Day length	8 h 42 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

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Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:51–06:56 (10.11) Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 19:35–07:54 (10.11) Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 19:35–07:54 (10.11)

Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:56–07:54 (10.11)

Anandadi: Siddhi 19:35–07:54 (10.11) Anandadi: Kana 07:51–19:35

Gandanta (tithi): 06:30–07:23 (10.11)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	05:49–06:50
Abhijit Muhurta	11:55–12:30
Vijaya Muhurta	13:40–14:15
Godhuli	16:34–17:05
Pradosha	16:34–19:38
Nishitha	23:43–00:44 (10.11)
Amrita Kalam	08:30–10:16

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	13:18–14:23
Yamaganda	07:51–08:57
Gulika Kalam	10:02–11:07
Dur Muhurta	10:46–11:20, 14:15–14:50
Varjyam	none on this day

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 07:51–11:17, 13:13–14:20, 15:05–15:46

Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Ardra; tithi Krishna-panchami; lagna Tula 07:51, Vrischika 08:30, Dhanu 11:17, Makara 13:13, Kumbha 14:20, Mina 15:05, Mesha 15:46

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

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = 0

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

+2 Yoga Siddha 07:51–10:03+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 07:51–06:56 (10.11)0 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:51–06:56 (10.11) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 07:51–19:35−3 Anandadi: Kana 07:51–19:35

Panchanga at sunrise 07:51

Summary	Best day — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi)
Month	Kartika (amanta) · Margashirsha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Ananda (No. 48) · Shaka 1776 · Vikram 1911 more

At sunrise 07:54

Tithi	6Krishna-shashti (Nanda, Kartikeya) · until 09:27 (11.11) more the tithi will also last until tomorrow’s sunrise (tryahasparsha)
Nakshatra	Punarvasu, pada 2 (movable, Aditi, Jupiter) · until 22:30 more
Yoga	Sadhya (“attainable, amenable”, auspicious) · until 10:47 more
Karana	Gara (movable) · until 20:11 more
Vara	Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Tula (Libra), Moon: Mithuna (Gemini)

Changes during the day

from 10:47	yoga Shubha
from 20:11	karana Vanija
from 22:30	nakshatra Pushya

Sun and Moon

Dawn	07:13
Sunrise	07:54
Noon	12:13
Sunset	16:32
End of twilight	17:13
Moonrise	19:57
Moonset	13:51
Day length	8 h 38 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise

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 (07:54–16:32) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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Muhurta

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 07:54–22:30 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) all day Ravi Yoga 22:30–07:56 (11.11)

Anandadi: Lumbaka 07:54–22:30 Anandadi: Utpata 22:30–07:56 (11.11)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	05:51–06:52
Abhijit Muhurta	11:56–12:30
Vijaya Muhurta	13:39–14:14
Godhuli	16:32–17:03
Pradosha	16:32–19:37
Nishitha	23:43–00:45 (11.11)
Amrita Kalam	19:48–21:36

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	11:08–12:13
Yamaganda	14:22–15:27
Gulika Kalam	08:58–10:03
Dur Muhurta	09:37–10:12, 12:30–13:05
Varjyam	09:03–10:50, 07:29–09:17 (11.11)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average throughout the daytime

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

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

Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Punarvasu; tithi Krishna-shashti; lagna Tula 07:54, Vrischika 08:26, Dhanu 11:13, Makara 13:09, Kumbha 14:16, Mina 15:01, Mesha 15:42

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

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Best day · score S = +5

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

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 07:54–22:30+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) all day+1 Yoga Shubha 10:47–07:56 (11.11)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 07:54–22:30+1 Auspicious weekday−1 Anandadi: Lumbaka 07:54–22:30−2 Tryahasparsha

Panchanga at sunrise 07:54

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Bhadra on earth, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
Month	Kartika (amanta) · Margashirsha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Ananda (No. 48) · Shaka 1776 · Vikram 1911 more

At sunrise 07:56

Tithi	6Krishna-shashti (Nanda, Kartikeya) · until 09:27 more vriddhi: the same tithi also prevailed at yesterday’s sunrise
Nakshatra	Pushya, pada 2 (light, Brhaspati, Saturn) · until 01:29 (12.11) more
Yoga	Shubha (“goodness, happiness”, auspicious) · until 11:38 more
Karana	Vanija (movable) · until 09:27 more
Vara	Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Tula (Libra), Moon: Karka (Cancer)

Changes during the day

from 09:27	tithi Krishna-saptami
from 09:27	karana Vishti
from 11:38	yoga Shukla
from 22:43	karana Bava
from 01:29 (12.11)	nakshatra Ashlesha

Sun and Moon

Dawn	07:15
Sunrise	07:56
Noon	12:13
Sunset	16:30
End of twilight	17:11
Moonrise	21:08
Moonset	14:20
Day length	8 h 34 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 09:27

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Pushya (07:56–16:30) is good for sowing.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 09:27–16:30: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 07:56–01:29 (12.11)

Krakacha Yoga 07:56–09:27 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 09:27–07:58 (12.11)

Anandadi: Mitra 07:56–01:29 (12.11) Anandadi: Manasa 01:29–07:58 (12.11)

Bhadra on earth: 09:27–22:43; Bhadra Puchha 14:45–16:05; Bhadra Mukha 16:05–18:17

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	05:52–06:54
Abhijit Muhurta	11:56–12:30
Vijaya Muhurta	13:39–14:13
Godhuli	16:30–17:01
Pradosha	16:30–19:36
Nishitha	23:43–00:45 (12.11)
Amrita Kalam	18:17–20:05

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	10:04–11:09
Yamaganda	13:17–14:22
Gulika Kalam	07:56–09:00
Dur Muhurta	07:56–08:30, 08:30–09:04
Varjyam	07:29–09:17

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 07:56–08:22

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 07:56–08:22
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 07:56–08:22
Bathing, washing hair	average 07:56–11:09, 13:06–14:12, 14:57–15:38

Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Pushya; tithi Krishna-shashti until 09:27, Krishna-saptami from 09:27; lagna Tula 07:56, Vrischika 08:22, Dhanu 11:09, Makara 13:06, Kumbha 14:12, Mina 14:57, Mesha 15:38, Vrishabha 16:30

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

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

Bhadra on earth 09:27–16:30: no shaving or haircuts during Vishti Karana (according to the Muhurta Chintamani, Bhadra does harm when it is on earth; in heaven and in the netherworld its influence on earth is weak).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = +2

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

Avoid starting important matters: Bhadra on earth

+2 Yoga Shubha 07:56–11:38+2 Pushya 07:56–01:29 (12.11)+2 Ravi Yoga 07:56–01:29 (12.11)+1 Anandadi: Mitra 07:56–01:29 (12.11)0 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 09:27–07:58 (12.11) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Krakacha Yoga 07:56–09:27−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−3 Bhadra on earth 09:27–22:43

Panchanga at sunrise 07:56

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Samvartaka Yoga, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
Month	Kartika (amanta) · Margashirsha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Ananda (No. 48) · Shaka 1776 · Vikram 1911 more
Festivals	Kalabhairava Jayanti

At sunrise 07:58

Tithi	7Krishna-saptami (Bhadra, Indra) · until 11:58 more
Nakshatra	Ashlesha, pada 1 (sharp, Naga - the lord of snakes (Sharpa), Mercury) · until 04:19 (13.11) more Gandamula
Yoga	Shukla (“bright, pure”, auspicious) · until 12:29 more
Karana	Bava (movable) · until 11:58 more
Vara	Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Tula (Libra), Moon: Karka (Cancer)

Changes during the day

from 11:58	tithi Krishna-ashtami
from 11:58	karana Balava
from 12:29	yoga Brahma
from 01:08 (13.11)	karana Kaulava
from 04:19 (13.11)	nakshatra Magha

Sun and Moon

Dawn	07:16
Sunrise	07:58
Noon	12:13
Sunset	16:28
End of twilight	17:10
Moonrise	22:25
Moonset	14:40
Day length	8 h 30 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 11:58

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Festivals and periods

Kalabhairava Jayanti · Kalabhairava

The day of the appearance of Kalabhairava — the fierce form of Shiva and guardian of Varanasi. Devotees fast, worship Bhairava and feed dogs; the day frees one from fears and evil influences.

Rule: madhyahna vyapini: midday (the 3rd fifth of the daytime), 11:58–13:04
the tithi covers the decisive time on both days — the first is chosen by rule

Muhurta

Samvartaka Yoga 07:58–11:58 Yamaghanta 04:19–08:00 (13.11)

Anandadi: Vajra 07:58–04:19 (13.11) Anandadi: Mudgara 04:19–08:00 (13.11)

Gandanta (nakshatra): 21:38–10:59 (13.11)
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Ashlesha

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	05:54–06:56
Abhijit Muhurta	11:56–12:30
Vijaya Muhurta	13:38–14:12
Godhuli	16:28–16:59
Pradosha	16:28–19:35
Nishitha	23:43–00:45 (13.11)
Amrita Kalam	02:32–04:19 (13.11)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	15:25–16:28
Yamaganda	12:13–13:17
Gulika Kalam	14:21–15:25
Dur Muhurta	15:20–15:54
Varjyam	15:48–17:35

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 07:58–08:18

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 07:58–08:18
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 07:58–08:18
Bathing, washing hair	average 07:58–11:05

Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Ashlesha; tithi Krishna-saptami until 11:58, Krishna-ashtami from 11:58; lagna Tula 07:58, Vrischika 08:18, Dhanu 11:05, Makara 13:02, Kumbha 14:08, Mina 14:53, Mesha 15:34, Vrishabha 16:26

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

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

Krishna-ashtami 11:58–16:28: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −5

+1 Yoga Shukla 07:58–12:29−1 Ashtami 11:58–08:00 (13.11)−1 Anandadi: Vajra 07:58–04:19 (13.11)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 07:58–04:19 (13.11)−3 Samvartaka Yoga 07:58–11:58

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

Panchanga at sunrise 07:58

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Yoga Brahma, Auspicious weekday; cons: Fierce or sharp nakshatra, Gandanta
Month	Kartika (amanta) · Margashirsha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Ananda (No. 48) · Shaka 1776 · Vikram 1911 more

At sunrise 08:00

Tithi	8Krishna-ashtami (Jaya, Vasus) · until 14:14 more
Nakshatra	Magha, pada 1 (fierce, Pitris or Pitars - ancestors of the clan, forefathers, Ketu) · until 06:49 (14.11) more Gandamula
Yoga	Brahma (“Brahma, sacred knowledge”, auspicious) · until 13:09 more
Karana	Kaulava (movable) · until 14:14 more
Vara	Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Tula (Libra), Moon: Simha (Leo)

Changes during the day

from 13:09	yoga Indra
from 14:14	tithi Krishna-navami
from 14:14	karana Taitila
from 03:13 (14.11)	karana Gara
from 06:49 (14.11)	nakshatra Purva-Phalguni

Sun and Moon

Dawn	07:18
Sunrise	08:00
Noon	12:14
Sunset	16:27
End of twilight	17:08
Moonrise	23:43
Moonset	14:54
Day length	8 h 26 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 14:14

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 (08:00–16:27) is good for sowing, for root crops.

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Muhurta

Anandadi: Dhwaja 06:49–08:02 (14.11) Anandadi: Dhwanksha 08:00–06:49 (14.11)

Gandanta (nakshatra): 21:38 (12.11)–10:59
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Magha

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	05:56–06:58
Abhijit Muhurta	11:56–12:30
Vijaya Muhurta	13:38–14:11
Godhuli	16:27–16:58
Pradosha	16:27–19:34
Nishitha	23:43–00:45 (14.11)
Amrita Kalam	04:10–05:56 (14.11)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	09:03–10:07
Yamaganda	11:10–12:13
Gulika Kalam	13:17–14:20
Dur Muhurta	12:30–13:04, 14:11–14:45
Varjyam	17:34–19:20

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 08:00–11:01, 12:58–14:05, 14:49–15:30

Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Magha; tithi Krishna-ashtami until 14:14, Krishna-navami from 14:14; lagna Tula 08:00, Vrischika 08:15, Dhanu 11:01, Makara 12:58, Kumbha 14:05, Mina 14:49, Mesha 15:30, Vrishabha 16:22

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

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

Krishna-ashtami 08:00–14:14: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Krishna-navami 14:14–16:27: 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 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

Ordinary day · score S = −1

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

+2 Yoga Brahma 08:00–13:09+1 Auspicious weekday−1 Ashtami 08:00–14:14−1 Anandadi: Dhwanksha 08:00–06:49 (14.11)−1 Gandanta 08:00–10:59−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 08:00–06:49 (14.11)

Panchanga at sunrise 08:00

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Sankranti day, Rikta tithi
Month	Kartika (amanta) · Margashirsha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Ananda (No. 48) · Shaka 1776 · Vikram 1911 more
Festivals	Vrischika Sankranti

At sunrise 08:02

Tithi	9Krishna-navami (Rikta, Serpent (Naga)) · until 16:04 more
Nakshatra	Purva-Phalguni, pada 1 (fierce, Bhaga (Share, Distributor) - god of wealth and family, Venus) · until 08:47 (15.11) more
Yoga	Indra (“Indra, lord”, auspicious) · until 13:29 more
Karana	Gara (movable) · until 16:04 more
Vara	Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Tula (Libra), Moon: Simha (Leo)

Changes during the day

from 13:29	yoga Vaidhriti
from 16:04	tithi Krishna-dashami
from 16:04	karana Vanija
from 04:46 (15.11)	karana Vishti

Sun and Moon

Dawn	07:20
Sunrise	08:02
Noon	12:14
Sunset	16:25
End of twilight	17:06
Moonrise	none
Moonset	15:04
Day length	8 h 22 min

Sky

Vrischika Sankr.	14:58 — the Sun enters Vrischika (Scorpio)

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 16:04

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Phalguni (08:02–16:25) is good for root crops.

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Festivals and periods

Vrischika Sankranti · Surya

The Sun enters the sidereal sign of Scorpio. Punya Kala (the time for holy bath, charity and tarpana) — before the moment of entry.

Rule: by the moment of Sankranti, 08:34–14:58
on the day the Sun enters the sign

Muhurta

Krakacha Yoga 16:04–08:04 (15.11)

Anandadi: Dhumra all day

Bhadra on earth: 04:46–15:11 (15.11); Bhadra Puchha 06:34–07:50 (15.11); Bhadra Mukha 07:50–09:56 (15.11)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	05:57–07:00
Abhijit Muhurta	11:57–12:30
Vijaya Muhurta	13:37–14:11
Godhuli	16:25–16:56
Pradosha	16:25–19:33
Nishitha	23:43–00:46 (15.11)
Amrita Kalam	01:52–03:36 (15.11)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	14:19–15:22
Yamaganda	10:08–11:10
Gulika Kalam	12:13–13:16
Dur Muhurta	09:42–10:16, 22:40–23:43
Varjyam	15:29–17:12

Haircut and shaving

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

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

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

Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Purva-Phalguni; tithi Krishna-navami until 16:04, Krishna-dashami from 16:04; lagna Tula 08:02, Vrischika 08:11, Dhanu 10:57, Makara 12:54, Kumbha 14:01, Mina 14:45, Mesha 15:26, Vrishabha 16:18

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

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

Krishna-navami 08:02–16:04: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Sankranti at 14:58 — a Parva day: no haircuts or shaving on this day (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Vaidhriti 13:29–16:25: 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 = −5

Avoid starting important matters: Sankranti day

+2 Yoga Indra 08:02–13:290 Krakacha Yoga 16:04–08:04 (15.11)−1 Anandadi: Dhumra all day−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Sankranti day−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra all day−1 Vaidhriti 13:29–08:04 (15.11)−2 Rikta tithi 08:02–16:04

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

Panchanga at sunrise 08:02

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Vaidhriti, Bhadra on earth
Month	Kartika (amanta) · Margashirsha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Ananda (No. 48) · Shaka 1776 · Vikram 1911 more

At sunrise 08:04

Tithi	10Krishna-dashami (Purna, Dharma) · until 17:18 more
Nakshatra	Purva-Phalguni, pada 4 (fierce, Bhaga (Share, Distributor) - god of wealth and family, Venus) · until 08:47 more
Yoga	Vaidhriti (“without support, discord”, inauspicious) · until 13:23 more
Karana	Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 17:18 more
Vara	Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Vrischika (Scorpio), Moon: Simha (Leo)

Changes during the day

from 08:47	nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni
from 13:23	yoga Vishkambha
from 17:18	tithi Krishna-ekadashi
from 17:18	karana Bava
from 05:39 (16.11)	karana Balava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	07:22
Sunrise	08:04
Noon	12:14
Sunset	16:23
End of twilight	17:05
Moonrise	01:02
Moonset	15:13
Day length	8 h 19 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 08:47

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Phalguni (08:04–08:47) is good for root crops.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Phalguni (08:47–16:23) is good for sowing.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 08:04–16:23: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Muhurta

Anandadi: Sthira 08:04–08:47 Anandadi: Vardhamana 08:47–08:06 (16.11)

Bhadra on earth: 04:46–15:11; Bhadra Puchha 06:34–07:50; Bhadra Mukha 07:50–09:56
Bhadra in the netherworld: 15:11–17:18
Gandanta (tithi): 16:52–17:42
Surya Dagdha tithi: Krishna-dashami

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	05:59–07:01
Abhijit Muhurta	none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday
Vijaya Muhurta	13:37–14:10
Godhuli	16:23–16:55
Pradosha	16:23–19:32
Nishitha	23:43–00:46 (16.11)
Amrita Kalam	02:31–04:12 (16.11)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	12:14–13:16
Yamaganda	09:06–10:09
Gulika Kalam	11:11–12:14
Dur Muhurta	11:57–12:30
Varjyam	16:23–18:04

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 15:22–16:14

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 15:22–16:14
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 15:22–16:14
Bathing, washing hair	good 08:47–10:53, 12:50–13:57, 14:41–15:22

Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Purva-Phalguni until 08:47, Uttara-Phalguni from 08:47; tithi Krishna-dashami; lagna Tula 08:04, Vrischika 08:07, Dhanu 10:53, Makara 12:50, Kumbha 13:57, Mina 14:41, Mesha 15:22, Vrishabha 16:14

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Purva-Phalguni (until 08:47) — ill health; Uttara-Phalguni (from 08:47) — 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:

Bhadra on earth 08:04–15:11: 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).
Vaidhriti 08:04–13:23: auspicious undertakings, including haircuts, are avoided during this yoga (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).

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Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −5

Avoid starting important matters: Vaidhriti, Bhadra on earth

+1 Anandadi: Vardhamana 08:47–08:06 (16.11)+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious nakshatra 08:47–08:06 (16.11)−1 Surya Dagdha tithi 08:04–17:18−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 08:04–08:47−3 Vaidhriti 08:04–13:23−3 Bhadra on earth 08:04–15:11

Panchanga at sunrise 08:04

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Anandadi: Matanga, Auspicious nakshatra; cons: Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra), Anandadi: Rakshasa
Month	Kartika (amanta) · Margashirsha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Ananda (No. 48) · Shaka 1776 · Vikram 1911 more
Festivals	Utpanna Ekadashi

At sunrise 08:06

Tithi	11Krishna-ekadashi (Nanda, Rudra) · until 17:49 more
Nakshatra	Uttara-Phalguni, pada 4 (fixed, Aryaman (Lord of Hospitality), Sun) · until 10:06 more
Yoga	Vishkambha (“prop, bolt”, inauspicious) · until 12:44 more
Karana	Balava (movable) · until 17:49 more
Vara	Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Vrischika (Scorpio), Moon: Kanya (Virgo)

Changes during the day

from 10:06	nakshatra Hasta
from 12:44	yoga Priti
from 17:49	tithi Krishna-dvadashi
from 17:49	karana Kaulava
from 05:48 (17.11)	karana Taitila

Sun and Moon

Dawn	07:24
Sunrise	08:06
Noon	12:14
Sunset	16:21
End of twilight	17:03
Moonrise	02:21
Moonset	15:21
Day length	8 h 15 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 10:06

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, Uttara-Phalguni (08:06–10:06) is good for sowing.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Hasta (10:06–16:21) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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Festivals and periods

Utpanna Ekadashi · Vishnu

The Ekadashi of the dark half of Kartika (Margashirsha in North India). According to legend, on this day the goddess Ekadashi emerged from Vishnu’s body and defeated the demon Mura; the yearly Ekadashi vow begins from this day.

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 17:18 (15.11)–17:49
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Parana (breaking the fast): 08:08–09:46 (17.11)

Muhurta

Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 08:06–10:06

Anandadi: Matanga 08:06–10:06 Anandadi: Rakshasa 10:06–08:08 (17.11)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	06:00–07:03
Abhijit Muhurta	11:57–12:30
Vijaya Muhurta	13:36–14:09
Godhuli	16:21–16:53
Pradosha	16:21–19:31
Nishitha	23:43–00:46 (17.11)
Amrita Kalam	04:33–06:12 (17.11)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	13:16–14:18
Yamaganda	08:06–09:08
Gulika Kalam	10:10–11:12
Dur Muhurta	10:51–11:24, 14:09–14:42
Varjyam	18:43–20:21

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 12:46–13:53, 14:37–15:18

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 12:46–13:53, 14:37–15:18
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	good 12:46–13:53, 14:37–15:18
Bathing, washing hair	good 08:06–10:49, 12:46–13:53, 14:37–15:18

Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni until 10:06, Hasta from 10:06; tithi Krishna-ekadashi; lagna Vrischika 08:06, Dhanu 10:49, Makara 12:46, Kumbha 13:53, Mina 14:37, Mesha 15:18, Vrishabha 16:10

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Uttara-Phalguni (until 10:06) — destruction of all diseases; Hasta (from 10:06) — imparting radiance (to the person); Thursday — success.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = −1

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

+1 Anandadi: Matanga 08:06–10:06+1 Auspicious nakshatra 08:06–10:06+1 Auspicious weekday0 Yoga Priti 12:44–08:08 (17.11)−1 Anandadi: Rakshasa 10:06–08:08 (17.11)−3 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 08:06–10:06

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

Panchanga at sunrise 08:06

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Anandadi: Amrita, Auspicious nakshatra; cons: Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi), Anandadi: Musala
Month	Kartika (amanta) · Margashirsha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Ananda (No. 48) · Shaka 1776 · Vikram 1911 more
Festivals	Pradosha Vrat

At sunrise 08:08

Tithi	12Krishna-dvadashi (Bhadra, Sun (Ravi)) · until 17:36 more
Nakshatra	Hasta, pada 4 (light, Savitar (Animating, Awakening), Moon) · until 10:43 more
Yoga	Priti (“love, affection”, auspicious) · until 11:32 more
Karana	Taitila (movable) · until 17:36 more
Vara	Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Vrischika (Scorpio), Moon: Kanya (Virgo)

Changes during the day

from 10:43	nakshatra Chitra
from 11:32	yoga Ayushman
from 17:36	tithi Krishna-trayodashi
from 17:36	karana Gara
from 05:13 (18.11)	karana Vanija

Sun and Moon

Dawn	07:26
Sunrise	08:08
Noon	12:14
Sunset	16:20
End of twilight	17:02
Moonrise	03:42
Moonset	15:29
Day length	8 h 11 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 10:43

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Hasta (08:08–10:43) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Chitra (10:43–16:20) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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Festivals and periods

Pradosha Vrat · Shiva

Rule: pradosha vyapini: 3 muhurtas after sunset, 17:36–19:30
the tithi covers the decisive time on both days — the day with greater coverage is chosen

Muhurta

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:08–17:36 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 17:36–08:10 (18.11)

Anandadi: Amrita 08:08–10:43 Anandadi: Musala 10:43–08:10 (18.11)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	06:02–07:05
Abhijit Muhurta	11:58–12:30
Vijaya Muhurta	13:36–14:09
Godhuli	16:20–16:52
Pradosha	16:20–19:30
Nishitha	23:43–00:47 (18.11)
Amrita Kalam	04:14–05:50 (18.11)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	11:12–12:14
Yamaganda	14:17–15:18
Gulika Kalam	09:10–10:11
Dur Muhurta	09:46–10:19, 12:30–13:03
Varjyam	18:41–20:16

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 12:42–13:49, 14:33–15:14

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

Cutting hair, shaving	good 12:42–13:49, 14:33–15:14
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	good 12:42–13:49, 14:33–15:14
Bathing, washing hair	good 08:08–10:45, 12:42–13:49, 14:33–15:14

Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Hasta until 10:43, Chitra from 10:43; tithi Krishna-dvadashi; lagna Vrischika 08:08, Dhanu 10:45, Makara 12:42, Kumbha 13:49, Mina 14:33, Mesha 15:14, Vrishabha 16:06

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Hasta (until 10:43) — imparting radiance (to the person); Chitra (from 10:43) — improvement of well-being; Friday — universal respect.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = +1

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

+1 Anandadi: Amrita 08:08–10:43+1 Auspicious nakshatra 08:08–10:43+1 Yoga Priti 08:08–11:32+1 Auspicious weekday−1 Anandadi: Musala 10:43–08:10 (18.11)−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:08–17:36

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

Panchanga at sunrise 08:08

Summary	Favourable day — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Anandadi: Siddhi; auspicious time — after 10:37
Month	Kartika (amanta) · Margashirsha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Ananda (No. 48) · Shaka 1776 · Vikram 1911 more
Festivals	Masik Shivaratri

At sunrise 08:10

Tithi	13Krishna-trayodashi (Jaya, God of Love) · until 16:40 more
Nakshatra	Chitra, pada 4 (soft, Tvashtri (Heavenly Architect) or Vishwakarma (Vastu God), Mars) · until 10:37 more
Yoga	Ayushman (“long-lived”, auspicious) · until 09:45 more
Karana	Vanija (movable) · until 16:40 more
Vara	Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Vrischika (Scorpio), Moon: Tula (Libra)

Changes during the day

from 09:45	yoga Saubhagya
from 10:37	nakshatra Swati
from 16:40	tithi Krishna-chaturdashi
from 16:40	karana Vishti
from 03:58 (19.11)	karana Shakuni
from 07:28 (19.11)	yoga Shobhana

Sun and Moon

Dawn	07:28
Sunrise	08:10
Noon	12:14
Sunset	16:18
End of twilight	17:01
Moonrise	05:06
Moonset	15:37
Day length	8 h 08 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 10:37

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Chitra (08:10–10:37) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Swati (10:37–16:18) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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Festivals and periods

Masik Shivaratri · Shiva

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

Rule: nishitha vyapini: midnight, 23:43–00:47 (19.11)
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Muhurta

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 10:37–08:12 (19.11) Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 10:37–08:12 (19.11) Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 16:40–08:12 (19.11)

Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 08:10–16:40

Anandadi: Siddhi 10:37–08:12 (19.11) Anandadi: Kana 08:10–10:37

Bhadra in the netherworld: 16:40–03:58 (19.11); Bhadra Mukha 16:40–18:33; Bhadra Puchha 02:46–03:54 (19.11)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	06:03–07:07
Abhijit Muhurta	11:58–12:30
Vijaya Muhurta	13:36–14:08
Godhuli	16:18–16:50
Pradosha	16:18–19:29
Nishitha	23:43–00:47 (19.11)
Amrita Kalam	01:21–02:54 (19.11)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	10:12–11:13
Yamaganda	13:15–14:16
Gulika Kalam	08:10–09:11
Dur Muhurta	08:10–08:43, 08:43–09:15
Varjyam	16:02–17:35

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 12:38–13:45, 14:29–15:10, 16:02–16:18

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 12:38–13:45, 14:29–15:10, 16:02–16:18
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 12:38–13:45, 14:29–15:10, 16:02–16:18
Bathing, washing hair	average 08:10–10:42, 12:38–13:45, 14:29–15:10 and another 1

Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Chitra until 10:37, Swati from 10:37; tithi Krishna-trayodashi; lagna Vrischika 08:10, Dhanu 10:42, Makara 12:38, Kumbha 13:45, Mina 14:29, Mesha 15:10, Vrishabha 16:02

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Chitra (until 10:37) — improvement of well-being; Swati (from 10:37) — relief from all suffering; 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

Favourable day · score S = +3

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

Auspicious time begins after 10:37

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 10:37–08:12 (19.11)+1 Anandadi: Siddhi 10:37–08:12 (19.11)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 08:10–10:37+1 Yoga Ayushman 08:10–09:45+1 Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 10:37–08:12 (19.11)0 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 08:10–16:40 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−3 Anandadi: Kana 08:10–10:37

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

Panchanga at sunrise 08:10

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Krishna Chaturdashi, Anandadi: Utpata
Month	Kartika (amanta) · Margashirsha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Ananda (No. 48) · Shaka 1776 · Vikram 1911 more

At sunrise 08:12

Tithi	14Krishna-chaturdashi (Rikta, Kali) · until 15:07 more
Nakshatra	Swati, pada 4 (movable, Waiu (Wind), Rahu) · until 09:52 more
Yoga	Shobhana (“splendid, beautiful”, auspicious) · until 04:43 (20.11) more
Karana	Shakuni (fixed, inauspicious) · until 15:07 more
Vara	Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Vrischika (Scorpio), Moon: Tula (Libra)

Changes during the day

from 09:52	nakshatra Vishakha
from 15:07	tithi Amavasya
from 15:07	karana Chatushpada
from 02:08 (20.11)	karana Naga
from 04:43 (20.11)	yoga Atiganda

Sun and Moon

Dawn	07:29
Sunrise	08:12
Noon	12:15
Sunset	16:17
End of twilight	16:59
Moonrise	06:35
Moonset	15:49
Day length	8 h 04 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 09:52	from 15:07

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Swati (08:12–09:52) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Vishakha (09:52–16:17) is good for sowing, for root crops.
Shakuni 08:12–15:07: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it (it is suitable for sowing).
Chatushpada 15:07–16:17: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Krishna-chaturdashi 08:12–15:07: according to the Kalaprakashika, ploughing on Chaturdashi puts the owner’s life in danger.

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Muhurta

Anandadi: Lumbaka 08:12–09:52 Anandadi: Utpata 09:52–08:14 (20.11)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	06:05–07:08
Abhijit Muhurta	11:58–12:31
Vijaya Muhurta	13:35–14:07
Godhuli	16:17–16:49
Pradosha	16:17–19:28
Nishitha	23:43–00:47 (20.11)
Amrita Kalam	00:15–01:46 (20.11)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	15:16–16:17
Yamaganda	12:14–13:15
Gulika Kalam	14:16–15:16
Dur Muhurta	15:12–15:44
Varjyam	15:10–16:41

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 08:12–09:52

Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Swati until 09:52, Vishakha from 09:52; tithi Krishna-chaturdashi until 15:07, Amavasya from 15:07; lagna Vrischika 08:12, Dhanu 10:38, Makara 12:34, Kumbha 13:41, Mina 14:26, Mesha 15:06, Vrishabha 15:58

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Swati (until 09:52) — relief from all suffering; Vishakha (from 09:52) — loss of money; Sunday — physical well-being.

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

Krishna-chaturdashi 08:12–15:07: a Rikta and Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Amavasya 15:07–16:17: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −5

Avoid starting important matters: Krishna Chaturdashi

+1 Auspicious nakshatra 08:12–09:52+1 Yoga Shobhana 08:12–04:43 (20.11)−1 Eclipse nearby−3 Anandadi: Utpata 09:52–08:14 (20.11)−3 Krishna Chaturdashi 08:12–15:07

Panchanga at sunrise 08:12

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Amavasya, Eclipse (not visible here)
Month	Kartika (amanta) · Margashirsha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Ananda (No. 48) · Shaka 1776 · Vikram 1911 more
Festivals	Somvati Amavasya · Kartika Amavasya · Solar eclipse, hybrid (not visible here)

At sunrise 08:14

Tithi	30Amavasya (Purna, Pitris (ancestors)) · until 13:02 more
Nakshatra	Vishakha, pada 4 (mixed, Indra and Agni, Jupiter) · until 08:35 more
Yoga	Atiganda (“great danger”, inauspicious) · until 01:36 (21.11) more
Karana	Naga (fixed, inauspicious) · until 13:02 more
Vara	Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Vrischika (Scorpio), Moon: Vrischika (Scorpio)

Changes during the day

from 08:35	nakshatra Anuradha
from 13:02	tithi Shukla-pratipat
from 13:02	karana Kimstughna
from 23:50	karana Bava
from 01:36 (21.11)	yoga Sukarma
from 06:52 (21.11)	nakshatra Jyestha

Sun and Moon

Dawn	07:31
Sunrise	08:14
Noon	12:15
Sunset	16:15
End of twilight	16:58
Moonrise	08:08
Moonset	16:05
Day length	8 h 01 min

Sky

New moon (Amavasya)	13:02
Solar eclipse, hybrid	greatest eclipse 12:56, magnitude 1.014
Visibility	not visible here (outside the eclipse zone)

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 08:35	from 13:02

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, Vishakha (08:14–08:35) is good for sowing, for root crops.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Anuradha (08:35–16:15) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Naga 08:14–13:02: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Kimstughna 13:02–16:15: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

Somvati Amavasya · Shiva

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

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 15:07 (19.11)–13:02
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Kartika Amavasya · Pitris (ancestors)

The new moon — a day of ancestor rites: tarpana, shraddha and charity.

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 15:07 (19.11)–13:02
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Muhurta

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 08:35–06:52 (21.11)

Yamaghanta 08:14–08:35

Anandadi: Mitra 08:14–08:35 Anandadi: Manasa 08:35–06:52 (21.11) Anandadi: Padma 06:52–08:16 (21.11)

Gandanta (tithi): 12:40–13:23

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	06:06–07:10
Abhijit Muhurta	11:59–12:31
Vijaya Muhurta	13:35–14:07
Godhuli	16:15–16:47
Pradosha	16:15–19:27
Nishitha	23:44–00:48 (21.11)
Amrita Kalam	21:13–22:42

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	09:14–10:14
Yamaganda	11:14–12:15
Gulika Kalam	13:15–14:15
Dur Muhurta	12:31–13:03, 14:07–14:39
Varjyam	12:18–13:47

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 13:02–13:37, 14:22–15:02, 15:54–16:15

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 13:02–13:37, 14:22–15:02, 15:54–16:15
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 13:02–13:37, 14:22–15:02, 15:54–16:15
Bathing, washing hair	average throughout the daytime

Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Vishakha until 08:35, Anuradha from 08:35; tithi Amavasya until 13:02, Shukla-pratipat from 13:02; lagna Vrischika 08:14, Dhanu 10:34, Makara 12:30, Kumbha 13:37, Mina 14:22, Mesha 15:02, Vrishabha 15:54

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Vishakha (until 08:35) — loss of money; Anuradha (from 08:35) — 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:

Amavasya 08:14–13:02: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Cautions:

The Muhurta Chintamani warns: whoever shaves in Anuradha nakshatra 3 times a year puts their life in danger — frequent haircuts in this nakshatra are best avoided.
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 = +2

Avoid starting important matters: Amavasya

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 08:35–06:52 (21.11)+1 Anandadi: Manasa 08:35–06:52 (21.11)+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious nakshatra 08:35–06:52 (21.11)0 Yamaghanta 08:14–08:35−1 Eclipse (not visible here)−3 Amavasya 08:14–13:02

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

Panchanga at sunrise 08:14

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Kshaya tithi, Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi)
Month	Margashirsha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Ananda (No. 48) · Shaka 1776 · Vikram 1911 more

At sunrise 08:16

Tithi	1Shukla-pratipat (Nanda, Brahma) · until 10:33 more
Nakshatra	Jyestha, pada 1 (sharp, Indra (Leader of the Gods), Mercury) · until 04:53 (22.11) more Gandamula
Yoga	Sukarma (“good deed”, auspicious) · until 22:14 more
Karana	Bava (movable) · until 10:33 more
Vara	Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Vrischika (Scorpio), Moon: Vrischika (Scorpio)

Changes during the day

from 10:33	tithi Shukla-dvitya (kshaya: not present at any sunrise)
from 10:33	karana Balava
from 21:12	karana Kaulava
from 22:14	yoga Dhriti
from 04:53 (22.11)	nakshatra Mula
from 07:48 (22.11)	tithi Shukla-tritya
from 07:48 (22.11)	karana Taitila

Sun and Moon

Dawn	07:33
Sunrise	08:16
Noon	12:15
Sunset	16:14
End of twilight	16:57
Moonrise	09:44
Moonset	16:29
Day length	7 h 57 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 10:33

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 (08:16–16:14) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:48–08:18 (22.11)

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:16–10:33

Anandadi: Chhatra 04:53–08:18 (22.11) Anandadi: Mudgara 08:16–04:53 (22.11)

Gandanta (nakshatra): 23:24–10:21 (22.11)
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Jyestha

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	06:08–07:12
Abhijit Muhurta	11:59–12:31
Vijaya Muhurta	13:34–14:06
Godhuli	16:14–16:46
Pradosha	16:14–19:27
Nishitha	23:44–00:48 (22.11)
Amrita Kalam	20:49–22:17

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	14:14–15:14
Yamaganda	10:15–11:15
Gulika Kalam	12:15–13:15
Dur Muhurta	09:52–10:23, 22:39–23:44
Varjyam	12:00–13:28

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 12:26–13:33, 14:18–14:58, 15:50–16:14

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 12:26–13:33, 14:18–14:58, 15:50–16:14
Cutting fingernails	average 12:26–13:33, 14:18–14:58, 15:50–16:14
Cutting toenails	bad throughout the daytime
Bathing, washing hair	average 12:26–13:33, 14:18–14:58, 15:50–16:14

Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Jyestha; tithi Shukla-pratipat until 10:33, Shukla-dvitya from 10:33; lagna Vrischika 08:16, Dhanu 10:30, Makara 12:26, Kumbha 13:33, Mina 14:18, Mesha 14:58, Vrishabha 15:50

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

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −6

Avoid starting important matters: Kshaya tithi

+1 Yoga Sukarma 08:16–22:14+1 Auspicious tithi 10:33–07:48 (22.11)−1 Anandadi: Mudgara 08:16–04:53 (22.11)−1 Eclipse nearby−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 08:16–04:53 (22.11)−2 Kshaya tithi−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:16–10:33

Panchanga at sunrise 08:16

Summary	Unfavourable day — Yamaghanta, Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi)
Month	Margashirsha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Ananda (No. 48) · Shaka 1776 · Vikram 1911 more
Festivals	Chandra Darshan

At sunrise 08:18

Tithi	3Shukla-tritya (Jaya, Vishnu) · until 04:55 (23.11) more
Nakshatra	Mula, pada 1 (sharp, Nirriti (Goddess of Destruction or Alakshmi), Ketu) · until 02:44 (23.11) more Gandamula
Yoga	Dhriti (“steadfastness, firmness”, auspicious) · until 18:42 more
Karana	Taitila (movable) · until 18:22 more
Vara	Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Vrischika (Scorpio), Moon: Dhanu (Sagittarius)

Changes during the day

from 18:22	karana Gara
from 18:42	yoga Shula
from 02:44 (23.11)	nakshatra Purva-Ashadha
from 04:55 (23.11)	tithi Shukla-chaturti
from 04:55 (23.11)	karana Vanija

Sun and Moon

Dawn	07:35
Sunrise	08:18
Noon	12:15
Sunset	16:12
End of twilight	16:56
Moonrise	11:14
Moonset	17:09
Day length	7 h 54 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

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 (08:18–16:12) is good for sowing, for root crops.

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Festivals and periods

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, 16:12–17:09
Crescent Moon above the horizon after sunset: 16:12–17:09

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 02:44–08:20 (23.11)

Yamaghanta 08:18–02:44 (23.11) Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:18–04:55 (23.11) Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:18–04:55 (23.11)

Anandadi: Dhwaja 08:18–02:44 (23.11) Anandadi: Shrivatsa 02:44–08:20 (23.11)

Gandanta (nakshatra): 23:24 (21.11)–10:21
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Mula

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	06:09–07:14
Abhijit Muhurta	none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday
Vijaya Muhurta	13:34–14:06
Godhuli	16:12–16:45
Pradosha	16:12–19:26
Nishitha	23:44–00:48 (23.11)
Amrita Kalam	20:55–22:22

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	12:15–13:14
Yamaganda	09:17–10:17
Gulika Kalam	11:16–12:15
Dur Muhurta	11:59–12:31
Varjyam	01:17–02:44 (23.11)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average throughout the daytime

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

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

Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Mula; tithi Shukla-tritya; lagna Vrischika 08:18, Dhanu 10:26, Makara 12:22, Kumbha 13:29, Mina 14:14, Mesha 14:54, Vrishabha 15:46

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 = −5

Strict prohibition: Yamaghanta

+1 Anandadi: Dhwaja 08:18–02:44 (23.11)+1 Yoga Dhriti 08:18–18:42+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 08:18–04:55 (23.11)−1 Gandanta 08:18–10:21−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 08:18–02:44 (23.11)−2 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:18–04:55 (23.11)−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:18–04:55 (23.11)−3 Yamaghanta 08:18–02:44 (23.11)

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

Panchanga at sunrise 08:18

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Ravi Yoga, Anandadi: Prajapati; cons: Rikta tithi, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
Month	Margashirsha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Ananda (No. 48) · Shaka 1776 · Vikram 1911 more
Festivals	Vinayaka Chaturthi

At sunrise 08:20

Tithi	4Shukla-chaturti (Rikta, Yama) · until 02:03 (24.11) more
Nakshatra	Purva-Ashadha, pada 2 (fierce, Varuna, Venus) · until 00:36 (24.11) more
Yoga	Shula (“spear, sharp pain”, inauspicious) · until 15:08 more
Karana	Vanija (movable) · until 15:29 more
Vara	Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Vrischika (Scorpio), Moon: Dhanu (Sagittarius)

Changes during the day

from 15:08	yoga Ganda
from 15:29	karana Vishti
from 00:36 (24.11)	nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha
from 02:03 (24.11)	tithi Shukla-panchami
from 02:03 (24.11)	karana Bava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	07:36
Sunrise	08:20
Noon	12:16
Sunset	16:11
End of twilight	16:54
Moonrise	12:26
Moonset	18:12
Day length	7 h 51 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

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 (08:20–16:11) is good for root crops.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 15:29–16:11: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

Vinayaka Chaturthi · Ganesha

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

Rule: madhyahna vyapini: midday (the 3rd fifth of the daytime), 11:28–13:03
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 08:20–00:36 (24.11) Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 02:03–08:22 (24.11)

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:20–02:03 (24.11)

Anandadi: Prajapati 08:20–00:36 (24.11) Anandadi: Saumya 00:36–08:22 (24.11)

Bhadra in the netherworld: 15:29–02:03 (24.11); Bhadra Mukha 15:29–17:15; Bhadra Puchha 01:00–02:03 (24.11)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	06:11–07:15
Abhijit Muhurta	12:00–12:31
Vijaya Muhurta	13:34–14:05
Godhuli	16:11–16:43
Pradosha	16:11–19:25
Nishitha	23:44–00:49 (24.11)
Amrita Kalam	20:13–21:41

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	13:14–14:13
Yamaganda	08:20–09:19
Gulika Kalam	10:18–11:17
Dur Muhurta	10:57–11:28, 14:05–14:37
Varjyam	11:29–12:56, 07:55–09:23 (24.11)

Haircut and shaving

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

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

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

Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Purva-Ashadha; tithi Shukla-chaturti; lagna Vrischika 08:20, Dhanu 10:22, Makara 12:18, Kumbha 13:25, Mina 14:10, Mesha 14:51, Vrishabha 15:42

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

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

Shukla-chaturti 08:20–16:11: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = +1

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

+2 Ravi Yoga 08:20–00:36 (24.11)+1 Anandadi: Prajapati 08:20–00:36 (24.11)+1 Auspicious weekday0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:20–02:03 (24.11) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Yoga Ganda 15:08–17:110 Vishti (Bhadra) 15:29–02:03 (24.11)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 08:20–00:36 (24.11)−2 Rikta tithi 08:20–02:03 (24.11)

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

Panchanga at sunrise 08:20

Summary	Best day — Anandadi: Ananda, Auspicious nakshatra
Month	Margashirsha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Ananda (No. 48) · Shaka 1776 · Vikram 1911 more
Festivals	Vivah Panchami

At sunrise 08:22

Tithi	5Shukla-panchami (Purna, Soma) · until 23:19 more
Nakshatra	Uttara-Ashadha, pada 2 (fixed, Vishva-Deva (All Gods), Sun) · until 22:34 more
Yoga	Ganda (“danger, knot”, inauspicious) · until 11:37 more
Karana	Bava (movable) · until 12:40 more
Vara	Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Vrischika (Scorpio), Moon: Makara (Capricorn)

Changes during the day

from 11:37	yoga Vriddhi
from 12:40	karana Balava
from 22:34	nakshatra Shravana
from 23:19	tithi Shukla-shashti
from 23:19	karana Kaulava
from 08:15 (25.11)	yoga Dhruva

Sun and Moon

Dawn	07:38
Sunrise	08:22
Noon	12:16
Sunset	16:10
End of twilight	16:53
Moonrise	13:14
Moonset	19:35
Day length	7 h 47 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

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 (08:22–16:10) is good for sowing.

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Festivals and periods

Vivah Panchami · Rama and Sita

The wedding anniversary of Rama and Sita: in Ayodhya and Janakpur the wedding ceremony is re-enacted.

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 02:03–23:19
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 22:34–08:24 (25.11) Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 22:34–08:24 (25.11) Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 23:19–08:24 (25.11)

Visha Yoga (weekday, tithi and nakshatra) 23:19–08:24 (25.11)

Anandadi: Ananda 08:22–17:03 Anandadi: Kaladanda 17:03–00:02 (25.11) Anandadi: Dhumra 00:02–08:24 (25.11)

Gandanta (tithi): 22:58–23:41

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	06:12–07:17
Abhijit Muhurta	12:00–12:31
Vijaya Muhurta	13:34–14:05
Godhuli	16:10–16:42
Pradosha	16:10–19:24
Nishitha	23:44–00:49 (25.11)
Amrita Kalam	16:42–18:10

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	11:17–12:16
Yamaganda	14:13–15:11
Gulika Kalam	09:20–10:19
Dur Muhurta	09:55–10:27, 12:31–13:03
Varjyam	07:55–09:23, 02:16–03:45 (25.11)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 12:14–13:21, 14:06–14:47, 15:38–16:10

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	good 12:14–13:21, 14:06–14:47, 15:38–16:10
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	good 12:14–13:21, 14:06–14:47, 15:38–16:10
Bathing, washing hair	good 08:22–10:18, 12:14–13:21, 14:06–14:47 and another 1

Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha; tithi Shukla-panchami; lagna Vrischika 08:22, Dhanu 10:18, Makara 12:14, Kumbha 13:21, Mina 14:06, Mesha 14:47, Vrishabha 15:38

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

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Best day · score S = +5

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

+1 Anandadi: Ananda 08:22–17:03+1 Auspicious nakshatra 08:22–22:34+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 08:22–23:19+1 Yoga Vriddhi 11:37–08:15 (25.11)

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

Panchanga at sunrise 08:22

Summary	Favourable day — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Ravi Yoga
Month	Margashirsha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Ananda (No. 48) · Shaka 1776 · Vikram 1911 more
Festivals	Skanda Shashti

At sunrise 08:24

Tithi	6Shukla-shashti (Nanda, Kartikeya) · until 20:49 more
Nakshatra	Shravana, pada 2 (movable, Shri Vishnu, Moon) · until 20:46 more
Yoga	Dhruva (“fixed, constant (the Pole Star)”, auspicious) · until 05:05 (26.11) more
Karana	Kaulava (movable) · until 10:02 more
Vara	Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Vrischika (Scorpio), Moon: Makara (Capricorn)

Changes during the day

from 10:02	karana Taitila
from 20:46	nakshatra Dhanishtha
from 20:49	tithi Shukla-saptami
from 20:49	karana Gara
from 05:05 (26.11)	yoga Vyaghata
from 07:40 (26.11)	karana Vanija

Sun and Moon

Dawn	07:40
Sunrise	08:24
Noon	12:16
Sunset	16:08
End of twilight	16:52
Moonrise	13:44
Moonset	21:09
Day length	7 h 44 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Shravana (08:24–16:08) is good for sowing.

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Festivals and periods

Skanda Shashti · Skanda (Murugan, Kartikeya)

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

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 23:19 (24.11)–20:49
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 08:24–20:46 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 08:24–20:46 Dwipushkar Yoga 20:49–08:26 (26.11)

Krakacha Yoga 08:24–20:49 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 20:49–08:26 (26.11)

Anandadi: Sthira 08:24–20:46 Anandadi: Vardhamana 20:46–08:26 (26.11)

Mrityu Panchaka: 07:58 (26.11)–17:26 (30.11)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	06:14–07:19
Abhijit Muhurta	12:01–12:32
Vijaya Muhurta	13:33–14:04
Godhuli	16:08–16:41
Pradosha	16:08–19:24
Nishitha	23:44–00:50 (26.11)
Amrita Kalam	11:08–12:37

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	10:20–11:18
Yamaganda	13:14–14:12
Gulika Kalam	08:24–09:22
Dur Muhurta	08:24–08:55, 08:55–09:26
Varjyam	00:31–02:01 (26.11)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 12:11–13:17, 14:02–14:43, 15:34–16:08

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 12:11–13:17, 14:02–14:43, 15:34–16:08
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 12:11–13:17, 14:02–14:43, 15:34–16:08
Bathing, washing hair	average 08:24–10:14, 12:11–13:17, 14:02–14:43 and another 1

Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Shravana; tithi Shukla-shashti; lagna Vrischika 08:24, Dhanu 10:14, Makara 12:11, Kumbha 13:17, Mina 14:02, Mesha 14:43, Vrishabha 15:34

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Shravana — 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.

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 08:24–20:46+2 Ravi Yoga 08:24–20:46+1 Anandadi: Sthira 08:24–20:46+1 Auspicious nakshatra 08:24–20:46+1 Yoga Dhruva 08:24–05:05 (26.11)0 Dwipushkar Yoga 20:49–08:26 (26.11)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−3 Krakacha Yoga 08:24–20:49

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

Panchanga at sunrise 08:24

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Anandadi: Matanga, Auspicious nakshatra; cons: Samvartaka Yoga, Panchaka
Month	Margashirsha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Ananda (No. 48) · Shaka 1776 · Vikram 1911 more

At sunrise 08:26

Tithi	7Shukla-saptami (Bhadra, Indra) · until 18:37 more
Nakshatra	Dhanishtha, pada 3 (movable, Vasu (kind) - 8 phenomena of nature, assistants of Indra, Mars) · until 19:16 more
Yoga	Vyaghata (“crushing blow”, inauspicious) · until 02:12 (27.11) more
Karana	Vanija (movable) · until 18:37 more
Vara	Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Vrischika (Scorpio), Moon: Kumbha (Aquarius)

Changes during the day

from 18:37	tithi Shukla-ashtami
from 18:37	karana Vishti
from 19:16	nakshatra Shatabhisha
from 02:12 (27.11)	yoga Harshana
from 05:40 (27.11)	karana Bava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	07:42
Sunrise	08:26
Noon	12:17
Sunset	16:07
End of twilight	16:51
Moonrise	14:03
Moonset	22:43
Day length	7 h 41 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise

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Muhurta

Dwipushkar Yoga 08:26–18:37

Samvartaka Yoga 08:26–18:37

Anandadi: Matanga 08:26–19:16 Anandadi: Rakshasa 19:16–08:27 (27.11)

Bhadra on earth: 18:37–05:40 (27.11); Bhadra Puchha 20:17–21:24; Bhadra Mukha 21:24–23:15
Mrityu Panchaka: 07:58–17:26 (30.11)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	06:15–07:20
Abhijit Muhurta	12:01–12:32
Vijaya Muhurta	13:33–14:04
Godhuli	16:07–16:40
Pradosha	16:07–19:23
Nishitha	23:45–00:50 (27.11)
Amrita Kalam	09:31–11:01

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	15:09–16:07
Yamaganda	12:16–13:14
Gulika Kalam	14:12–15:09
Dur Muhurta	15:06–15:36
Varjyam	02:08–03:40 (27.11)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average throughout the daytime

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

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

Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Dhanishtha; tithi Shukla-saptami; lagna Vrischika 08:26, Dhanu 10:10, Makara 12:07, Kumbha 13:13, Mina 13:58, Mesha 14:39, Vrishabha 15:31

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Dhanishtha — longevity (increased vitality); 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 Anandadi: Matanga 08:26–19:16+1 Auspicious nakshatra 08:26–19:16+1 Auspicious tithi 08:26–18:370 Dwipushkar Yoga 08:26–18:37−1 Panchaka all day−3 Samvartaka Yoga 08:26–18:37

Panchanga at sunrise 08:26

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Anandadi: Amrita, Auspicious nakshatra; cons: Panchaka, Ashtami
Month	Margashirsha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Ananda (No. 48) · Shaka 1776 · Vikram 1911 more
Festivals	Masik Durgashtami

At sunrise 08:27

Tithi	8Shukla-ashtami (Jaya, Vasus) · until 16:49 more
Nakshatra	Shatabhisha, pada 3 (movable, Varuna, Rahu) · until 18:10 more
Yoga	Harshana (“delighting”, auspicious) · until 23:39 more
Karana	Bava (movable) · until 16:49 more
Vara	Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Vrischika (Scorpio), Moon: Kumbha (Aquarius)

Changes during the day

from 16:49	tithi Shukla-navami
from 16:49	karana Balava
from 18:10	nakshatra Purva-Bhadra
from 23:39	yoga Vajra
from 04:04 (28.11)	karana Kaulava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	07:43
Sunrise	08:27
Noon	12:17
Sunset	16:06
End of twilight	16:50
Moonrise	14:15
Moonset	none
Day length	7 h 38 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Shatabhisha (08:27–16:06) is good for sowing.

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Festivals and periods

Masik Durgashtami · Durga

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

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 18:37 (26.11)–16:49
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 18:10–08:29 (28.11)

Anandadi: Amrita 08:27–18:10 Anandadi: Musala 18:10–08:29 (28.11)

Mrityu Panchaka: 07:58 (26.11)–17:26 (30.11)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	06:17–07:22
Abhijit Muhurta	12:01–12:32
Vijaya Muhurta	13:33–14:04
Godhuli	16:06–16:39
Pradosha	16:06–19:23
Nishitha	23:45–00:50 (28.11)
Amrita Kalam	11:18–12:49

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	09:25–10:22
Yamaganda	11:19–12:17
Gulika Kalam	13:14–14:11
Dur Muhurta	12:32–13:03, 14:04–14:34
Varjyam	00:23–01:56 (28.11)

Haircut and shaving

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

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

Cutting hair, shaving	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Bathing, washing hair	good 08:27–10:06, 12:03–13:10, 13:54–14:35 and another 1

Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Shatabhisha; tithi Shukla-ashtami; lagna Vrischika 08:27, Dhanu 10:06, Makara 12:03, Kumbha 13:10, Mina 13:54, Mesha 14:35, Vrishabha 15:27

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

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

Shukla-ashtami 08:27–16:06: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = +2

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

+1 Anandadi: Amrita 08:27–18:10+1 Auspicious nakshatra 08:27–18:10+1 Yoga Harshana 08:27–23:39+1 Auspicious weekday−1 Ashtami 08:27–16:49−1 Panchaka all day

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

Panchanga at sunrise 08:27

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Rikta tithi, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
Month	Margashirsha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Ananda (No. 48) · Shaka 1776 · Vikram 1911 more

At sunrise 08:29

Tithi	9Shukla-navami (Rikta, Serpent (Naga)) · until 15:26 more
Nakshatra	Purva-Bhadra, pada 3 (fierce, Aja Ekapad - sunbeam or lightning strike, Jupiter) · until 17:29 more
Yoga	Vajra (“diamond, thunderbolt”, inauspicious) · until 21:26 more
Karana	Kaulava (movable) · until 15:26 more
Vara	Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Vrischika (Scorpio), Moon: Kumbha (Aquarius)

Changes during the day

from 15:26	tithi Shukla-dashami
from 15:26	karana Taitila
from 17:29	nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra
from 21:26	yoga Siddhi
from 02:55 (29.11)	karana Gara

Sun and Moon

Dawn	07:45
Sunrise	08:29
Noon	12:17
Sunset	16:05
End of twilight	16:49
Moonrise	14:25
Moonset	00:14
Day length	7 h 35 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 15:26

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Bhadra (08:29–16:05) is good for root crops.

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Muhurta

Ravi Yoga all day Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 17:29–08:31 (29.11) Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 17:29–08:31 (29.11)

Krakacha Yoga 15:26–08:31 (29.11)

Anandadi: Siddhi 17:29–08:31 (29.11) Anandadi: Kana 08:29–17:29

Mrityu Panchaka: 07:58 (26.11)–17:26 (30.11)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	06:18–07:24
Abhijit Muhurta	12:02–12:32
Vijaya Muhurta	13:33–14:03
Godhuli	16:05–16:38
Pradosha	16:05–19:22
Nishitha	23:45–00:51 (29.11)
Amrita Kalam	09:42–11:16

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	14:11–15:08
Yamaganda	10:23–11:20
Gulika Kalam	12:17–13:14
Dur Muhurta	10:00–10:31, 22:39–23:45
Varjyam	02:59–04:34 (29.11)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 15:26–16:05

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 15:26–16:05
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 15:26–16:05
Bathing, washing hair	average 15:26–16:05

Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Purva-Bhadra; tithi Shukla-navami until 15:26, Shukla-dashami from 15:26; lagna Vrischika 08:29, Dhanu 10:02, Makara 11:59, Kumbha 13:06, Mina 13:50, Mesha 14:31, Vrishabha 15:23

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

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

Shukla-navami 08:29–15:26: 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

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −3

+2 Ravi Yoga all day0 Auspicious tithi 15:26–08:31 (29.11)0 Anandadi: Kana 08:29–17:29 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Surya Dagdha tithi 15:26–08:31 (29.11)0 Krakacha Yoga 15:26–08:31 (29.11)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Panchaka all day−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 08:29–17:29−2 Rikta tithi 08:29–15:26

Panchanga at sunrise 08:29

Summary	Favourable day — Yoga Siddhi, Ravi Yoga; auspicious time — after 14:30
Month	Margashirsha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Ananda (No. 48) · Shaka 1776 · Vikram 1911 more

At sunrise 08:31

Tithi	10Shukla-dashami (Purna, Dharma) · until 14:30 more
Nakshatra	Uttara-Bhadra, pada 3 (fixed, Ahirbudhyana (Serpent of the Deep - Milky Way under the horizon), Saturn) · until 17:14 more
Yoga	Siddhi (“success, accomplishment”, auspicious) · until 19:35 more
Karana	Gara (movable) · until 14:30 more
Vara	Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Vrischika (Scorpio), Moon: Mina (Pisces)

Changes during the day

from 14:30	tithi Shukla-ekadashi
from 14:30	karana Vanija
from 17:14	nakshatra Revati
from 19:35	yoga Vyatipata
from 02:13 (30.11)	karana Vishti

Sun and Moon

Dawn	07:46
Sunrise	08:31
Noon	12:18
Sunset	16:04
End of twilight	16:48
Moonrise	14:33
Moonset	01:41
Day length	7 h 32 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 14:30

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, Uttara-Bhadra (08:31–16:04) is good for sowing.

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Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 08:31–17:14

Anandadi: Lumbaka 08:31–17:14 Anandadi: Utpata 17:14–08:33 (30.11)

Bhadra on earth: 02:13–14:02 (30.11); Bhadra Puchha 06:58–08:09 (30.11); Bhadra Mukha 08:09–10:07 (30.11)
Mrityu Panchaka: 07:58 (26.11)–17:26 (30.11)
Gandanta (tithi): 14:07–14:54
Surya Dagdha tithi: Shukla-dashami

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	06:19–07:25
Abhijit Muhurta	none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday
Vijaya Muhurta	13:33–14:03
Godhuli	16:04–16:37
Pradosha	16:04–19:22
Nishitha	23:45–00:51 (30.11)
Amrita Kalam	12:29–14:04

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	12:17–13:14
Yamaganda	09:28–10:24
Gulika Kalam	11:21–12:17
Dur Muhurta	12:02–12:33
Varjyam	05:20–06:57 (30.11)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 11:55–13:02, 13:46–14:27, 15:19–16:04

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 11:55–13:02, 13:46–14:27, 15:19–16:04
Cutting fingernails	good 11:55–13:02, 13:46–14:27
Cutting toenails	good 11:55–13:02, 13:46–14:27, 15:19–16:04
Bathing, washing hair	good 08:31–09:58, 11:55–13:02, 13:46–14:27 and another 1

Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra; tithi Shukla-dashami until 14:30, Shukla-ekadashi from 14:30; lagna Vrischika 08:31, Dhanu 09:58, Makara 11:55, Kumbha 13:02, Mina 13:46, Mesha 14:27, Vrishabha 15:19

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

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 begins after 14:30

+2 Yoga Siddhi 08:31–19:35+2 Ravi Yoga 08:31–17:14+1 Auspicious nakshatra 08:31–17:14+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 08:31–14:30−1 Anandadi: Lumbaka 08:31–17:14−1 Panchaka all day−1 Surya Dagdha tithi 08:31–14:30

Panchanga at sunrise 08:31

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Vyatipata, Bhadra on earth
Month	Margashirsha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Ananda (No. 48) · Shaka 1776 · Vikram 1911 more
Festivals	Mokshada Ekadashi · Gita Jayanti

At sunrise 08:33

Tithi	11Shukla-ekadashi (Nanda, Rudra) · until 14:02 more
Nakshatra	Revati, pada 3 (soft, Pushan (Prosperous), Mercury) · until 17:26 more Gandamula
Yoga	Vyatipata (“calamity, downfall”, inauspicious) · until 18:05 more
Karana	Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 14:02 more
Vara	Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Vrischika (Scorpio), Moon: Mina (Pisces)

Changes during the day

from 14:02	tithi Shukla-dvadashi
from 14:02	karana Bava
from 17:26	nakshatra Ashwini
from 18:05	yoga Variyana
from 01:58 (01.12)	karana Balava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	07:48
Sunrise	08:33
Noon	12:18
Sunset	16:03
End of twilight	16:48
Moonrise	14:42
Moonset	03:05
Day length	7 h 30 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 14:02

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, Revati (08:33–16:03) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 08:33–14:02: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

more — lunar calendar for gardeners

Festivals and periods

Mokshada Ekadashi · Vishnu

The “liberation-giving” Ekadashi of Margashirsha; on this day Krishna imparted the Bhagavad Gita to Arjuna (Gita Jayanti). Devotees fast, read the Gita and perform ancestor rites.

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 14:30 (29.11)–14:02
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Parana (breaking the fast): 08:34–10:04 (01.12)

Gita Jayanti · Krishna

The anniversary of the Bhagavad Gita, imparted by Krishna to Arjuna on the battlefield of Kurukshetra. The entire Gita is recited, and discourses and homas are held.

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 14:30 (29.11)–14:02
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Parana (breaking the fast): 08:34–10:04 (01.12)

Muhurta

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day

Anandadi: Mitra 08:33–17:26 Anandadi: Manasa 17:26–08:34 (01.12)

Bhadra on earth: 02:13–14:02; Bhadra Puchha 06:58–08:09; Bhadra Mukha 08:09–10:07
Mrityu Panchaka: 07:58 (26.11)–17:26
Gandanta (nakshatra): 11:20–23:33
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Revati

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	06:21–07:27
Abhijit Muhurta	12:03–12:33
Vijaya Muhurta	13:33–14:03
Godhuli	16:03–16:36
Pradosha	16:03–19:21
Nishitha	23:46–00:52 (01.12)
Amrita Kalam	15:01–16:37

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	13:14–14:10
Yamaganda	08:33–09:29
Gulika Kalam	10:25–11:21
Dur Muhurta	11:03–11:33, 14:03–14:33
Varjyam	none on this day

Haircut and shaving

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

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

Cutting hair, shaving	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Bathing, washing hair	good 08:33–09:54, 11:51–12:58, 13:42–14:23 and another 1

Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Revati; tithi Shukla-ekadashi until 14:02, Shukla-dvadashi from 14:02; lagna Vrischika 08:33, Dhanu 09:54, Makara 11:51, Kumbha 12:58, Mina 13:42, Mesha 14:23, Vrishabha 15:15

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Revati — increase in property; Thursday — success.

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

Bhadra on earth 08:33–14:02: 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).
Vyatipata 08:33–16:03: auspicious undertakings, including haircuts, are avoided during this yoga (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = 0

Avoid starting important matters: Vyatipata, Bhadra on earth

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day+1 Anandadi: Mitra 08:33–17:26+1 Auspicious nakshatra 08:33–17:26+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 08:33–14:02−1 Panchaka 08:33–17:26−3 Bhadra on earth 08:33–14:02−3 Vyatipata 08:33–18:05

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

Panchanga at sunrise 08:33

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

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

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

Ananda (No. 48 of 60, “bliss”) — A year of bliss: joy, peace and contentment among people.
Northern samvatsara: Krodhana (No. 59)
Shaka Samvat 1776 · Vikram Samvat 1911 · Kali Yuga 4955
Next year — Rakshasa, from the new moon before Ugadi (the start of Chaitra) 18.03.1855
In South India (Shaka Samvat, lunar reckoning) the years of the 60-year cycle follow one another without a break, and the name of the year changes at Ugadi — at the start of Chaitra, on the first tithi of the bright half.

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

Purva-Bhadra (25)
Meaning: First Blessed (foot, leg)
Symbol: Head of red bed, two-faced man, swords
Deity: Aja Ekapad - sunbeam or lightning strike
Type: fierce (ugra, krura) — For destructive and dangerous tasks: demolition, work with fire and weapons, disputes; unsuitable for other auspicious undertakings (the exception is weddings: Magha is among the nakshatras for marriage).
Vimshottari lord: Jupiter
Shakti: ignite and kindle the fire of spiritual search

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra
Planting and sowing are allowed.

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

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

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

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

Roga Panchaka
Began on a Sunday: the “illness” Panchaka — people guard their health and do not start medical treatment or journeys.
The Moon in Kumbha or Mina (from the middle of Dhanishtha to the end of Revati). During these five nakshatras people do not travel south, gather firewood or grass, lay a roof or build a bed; cremation is performed with a special rite.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Wednesday
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Purva-Bhadra
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Uttara-Bhadra
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

Shukla-dvadashi
0 — does not affect the haircut rating

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

Tula
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut

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

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

Makara
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut

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

Mina
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Uttara-Bhadra (26)
Meaning: Later blessed (foot, leg)
Symbol: Part of the red bed for legs (foot), twins
Deity: Ahirbudhyana (Serpent of the Deep - Milky Way under the horizon)
Type: fixed (dhruva, sthira) — For what is firm and lasting: laying house foundations, housewarming, planting, weddings, taking office, long-term projects.
Vimshottari lord: Saturn
Shakti: give rain (nourishment and stability)

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

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

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

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

nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra
Planting and sowing are allowed.

Shukla-triodashi
no pruning or felling

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Thursday
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Revati
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-triodashi
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

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

Shukla-chaturdashi (14, waxing Moon)
Group: Rikta. Deity: Kali.
Kali rules the fourteenth lunar day and promotes destruction, appeal to elementals (forces of nature, elements) and spirits.

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

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

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

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

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

Shukla-chaturdashi
not good for sowing seeds, for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Friday
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Ashwini
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-chaturdashi
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

Eclipse nearby
An eclipse on a neighbouring Vedic day (the day before, including the night before this day’s sunrise, or the day after): its influence is weaker, but important undertakings are better postponed.

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

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

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

Vishti (movable)
Deity: Yama
Bhadra — the most inauspicious karana: weddings, journeys, purchases and any auspicious undertakings are avoided during it. It suits only harsh deeds: fighting enemies, demolition, removing obstacles.
A karana is half a tithi; there are 60 of them in a lunar month.

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

Lunar eclipse, partial
The Moon enters the Earth’s shadow (occurs only at full moon). Sutak begins 9 hours (3 praharas) before the eclipse; during it — japa and meditation, afterwards — a holy bath and dana.
Only part of the disc is covered: the Sun’s by the Moon, or the Moon’s by the Earth’s shadow.

The Moon touches the Earth’s penumbra; the dimming is not yet noticeable.

The Moon begins to enter the Earth’s shadow — from this point the eclipse is visible to the naked eye.

The Moon has completely left the Earth’s shadow.

The Moon leaves the penumbra — the eclipse is over.

The luminary is above the horizon throughout the eclipse — all phases are visible.

A period of ritual impurity before an eclipse: from 9 hours before its start for a lunar eclipse and from 12 hours for a solar one. During this time no new work is started and no food is cooked or eaten (with concessions for children, the elderly and the sick), and temples are closed. Sutak is observed only if the eclipse is visible at this location.

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

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

Purnima
sowing seeds, any undertakings

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Saturday
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Bharani
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Purnima
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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

Eclipse
The day of a visible eclipse and the Sutak before it: no new undertakings are begun, and no cooking or eating is done during Sutak; a time for japa, holy bath and dana.

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

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

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

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

Balava (movable)
Deity: Brahma
Auspicious: religious rites, study, spiritual and charitable work.
A karana is half a tithi; there are 60 of them in a lunar month.

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

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

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

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

Krishna-pratipat
digging, plowing, planting trees

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Sunday
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krittika
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-pratipat
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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

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

Taitila (movable)
Deity: Aryaman
Auspicious: dealings with authorities and superiors, fame, home and housing, clothing and jewellery.
A karana is half a tithi; there are 60 of them in a lunar month.

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

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

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

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

nakshatra Rohini
Planting and sowing are allowed.

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

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

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

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

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

How it is calculated: the eighths of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day; Yamaganda (Yamaghantaka) is Jupiter’s portion, today part 4. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 10:30–12:00.

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

How it is calculated: Saturn’s portion among the eighths of the daytime (planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day), today part 6. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 13:30–15:00. According to a note by the translator of the Kalaprakashika, Gulika is not considered inauspicious: it is even good for reaping, gathering grain, trade, medical treatment, repaying debts and a number of other activities; the view that whatever is begun during Gulika will repeat itself is a popular (mainly Tamil) belief.

Monday
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Rohini
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-dvitya
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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

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

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

Mangala vara — Mars Day
Lord: Mars
Promotes decisive manifestations of will, competitions, active and gambling games, sports, training, overcoming obstacles, working with fire, metal (especially iron), mechanisms, electricity, explosive substances and weapons, militant actions, demand from debtors, litigation, verdicts, quarrels, conflicts, control of parasites (insects and rats) and similar matters. Some medical procedures, such as massage or chiropractic therapy, can be carried out during this time.

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

nakshatra Rohini
Planting and sowing are allowed.

Krishna-tritya
any undertakings

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

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

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

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

How it is calculated: following the South Indian tradition (Tamil Nadu, Kerala), as Drik Panchang does — the daytime from sunrise to sunset (upper limb of the disc, with refraction) is divided into 8 parts, and Rahu Kalam is part 7 (Mon 2, Sat 3, Fri 4, Wed 5, Thu 6, Tue 7, Sun 8).
Another tradition — Kala Vela: the eighth parts of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order starting from the lord of the day, while the eighth part, the last before sunset, is “empty”, without a lord; in this tradition it is given to Rahu — today {y} (on Sundays it coincides with the calculation above).
Yet another tradition — printed panchangas: a nominal day of 6:00–18:00, so Rahu Kalam always falls at the same clock time — today 15:00–16:30; if the nominal 6:00–18:00 day is counted in local mean time — 15:29–16:59 by the clock. Far from India this is a rough approximation.
Using the rising and setting of the centre of the disc without refraction (old Siddhantic panchangas): {x}.
At night Rahu Kalam is usually not reckoned (the translator of the Kalaprakashika, 1917: “it occurs only in the daytime”); a few divide the night into 8 parts as well, but there is no generally accepted order of the night parts. In North India, Choghadiya is more often consulted to choose the hour.

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

How it is calculated: the eighths of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day; Yamaganda (Yamaghantaka) is Jupiter’s portion, today part 3. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 09:00–10:30.

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

How it is calculated: Saturn’s portion among the eighths of the daytime (planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day), today part 5. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 12:00–13:30. According to a note by the translator of the Kalaprakashika, Gulika is not considered inauspicious: it is even good for reaping, gathering grain, trade, medical treatment, repaying debts and a number of other activities; the view that whatever is begun during Gulika will repeat itself is a popular (mainly Tamil) belief.

Tuesday
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Mrigashirsha
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-tritya
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shiva (20) — “auspicious, benevolent”
Auspicious: spiritual practice, mantras, worship, study with a teacher.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Krishna-chaturti
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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

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

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

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

Krishna-panchami
any undertakings

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

Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra)
An additional auspicious combination of weekday and nakshatra, not given in all panchangas: Sun — Mula, Mon — Dhanishtha, Tue — Uttara Bhadrapada, Wed — Krittika, Thu — Punarvasu, Fri — Purva Phalguni, Sat — Swati.

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

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

Ardra
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-panchami
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

Punarvasu (7)
Meaning: Successful, magnificent, two for riches
Symbol: Arrow or quiver of arrows, rarely: rainbow
Deity: Aditi
Type: movable (chara, chala) — For journeys and moving house, buying vehicles, gardening, quick and temporary changes.
Vimshottari lord: Jupiter
Shakti: give the gaining of profit (property, wealth), growth

Sadhya (22) — “attainable, amenable”
Auspicious (in some traditions — especially auspicious): study, practice, mastering new things — anything achieved through effort.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

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

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

Krishna-shashti
plowing the ground

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

Punarvasu
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-shashti
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shubha (23) — “goodness, happiness”
Especially auspicious: any auspicious deeds and ceremonies.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

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

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

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

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

Krishna-shashti
plowing the ground

Krishna-saptami
soaking seeds is allowed, digging the ground

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

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

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

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

Pushya
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-saptami
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Vrishabha
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut

Pushya
The Moon in Pushya, the best of the nakshatras for new undertakings (except weddings).

Bhadra on earth
Vishti Karana with the Moon in Karka, Simha, Kumbha or Mina: Bhadra resides on earth (bhu-loka) and is especially harmful.

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

Ashlesha (9)
Meaning: Wrapping around (like a snake), hugging
Symbol: Curled snake
Deity: Naga - the lord of snakes (Sharpa)
Type: sharp (tikshna, daruna) — For drastic actions: surgery, severing ties, taming, exorcism, fighting diseases and enemies; unsuitable for other auspicious undertakings (the exception is weddings: Mula is among the nakshatras for marriage).
Vimshottari lord: Mercury
Shakti: cause suffering with poison, paralyze

Shukla (24) — “bright, pure”
Auspicious: pure and noble deeds, religious rites, study.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

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

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

Krishna-saptami
soaking seeds is allowed, digging the ground

Krishna-ashtami
tillage and sowing are forbidden

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

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

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

Ashlesha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-ashtami
0 — does not affect the haircut rating

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

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

Magha (10)
Meaning: Powerful, sufficient
Symbol: Throne, palanquin, royal canopy
Deity: Pitris or Pitars - ancestors of the clan, forefathers
Type: fierce (ugra, krura) — For destructive and dangerous tasks: demolition, work with fire and weapons, disputes; unsuitable for other auspicious undertakings (the exception is weddings: Magha is among the nakshatras for marriage).
Vimshottari lord: Ketu
Shakti: leave the body (temporarily or completely), give transformation similar to death

Brahma (25) — “Brahma, sacred knowledge”
Especially auspicious: study, sacred rites, peace and reconciliation.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

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

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

Krishna-ashtami
tillage and sowing are forbidden

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

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

Magha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-navami
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

Purva-Phalguni (11)
Meaning: Prior red
Symbol: Headboard, rarely: hammock, ficus
Deity: Bhaga (Share, Distributor) - god of wealth and family
Type: fierce (ugra, krura) — For destructive and dangerous tasks: demolition, work with fire and weapons, disputes; unsuitable for other auspicious undertakings (the exception is weddings: Magha is among the nakshatras for marriage).
Vimshottari lord: Venus
Shakti: give reproduction, the receiving of fruit

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

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

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

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

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

Krishna-dashami
any undertakings

Purva-Phalguni
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-dashami
0 — does not affect the haircut rating

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

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

Krishna-dashami (10, waning Moon)
Group: Purna. Deity: Dharma.
The tenth day of the waning moon is protected by Dharma, which favors virtuous deeds, religious events, spiritual practices, as well as other pious activities. You can start any important work.

Vaidhriti (27) — “without support, discord”
One of the two most inauspicious yogas: worldly undertakings are not begun in it at all; good for fasting, prayer and spiritual practice.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

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

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

Krishna-dashami
any undertakings

nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni
Planting and sowing are allowed.

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

Uttara-Phalguni
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-ekadashi (11, waning Moon)
Group: Nanda. Deity: Rudra.
The ruler of the eleventh day of the waning Moon is Rudra, which is favorable for fasting and religious (spiritual) activities. Remembering the Supreme Deity will give especially positive results.

Uttara-Phalguni (12)
Meaning: Following red
Symbol: Half of the bed under the feet (foot)
Deity: Aryaman (Lord of Hospitality)
Type: fixed (dhruva, sthira) — For what is firm and lasting: laying house foundations, housewarming, planting, weddings, taking office, long-term projects.
Vimshottari lord: Sun
Shakti: accumulate and prosper through alliances

Vishkambha (1) — “prop, bolt”
Inauspicious: portends obstacles. If a matter cannot be postponed, the first 3 ghatis of the yoga (about 1 h 12 min) are skipped.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

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

nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni
Planting and sowing are allowed.

Krishna-ekadashi
plowing, pruning and weeding

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

Hasta
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-ekadashi
0 — does not affect the haircut rating

Priti (2) — “love, affection”
Auspicious: friendship, reconciliation, love, matchmaking — anything that requires people’s goodwill.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

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

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

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

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

Chitra
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-dvadashi
0 — does not affect the haircut rating

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

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

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

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

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

Krishna-trayodashi
no pruning or felling

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).

Swati
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-trayodashi
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-chaturdashi (14, waning Moon)
Group: Rikta. Deity: Kali.
Kali rules the fourteenth day of the waning moon and promotes destruction, appeal to elementals (forces of nature, elements) and spirits.

Swati (15)
Meaning: Sword
Symbol: Sword, also sprout or coral
Deity: Waiu (Wind)
Type: movable (chara, chala) — For journeys and moving house, buying vehicles, gardening, quick and temporary changes.
Vimshottari lord: Rahu
Shakti: scatter like air, move, convert

Shobhana (5) — “splendid, beautiful”
Auspicious: jewellery, celebrations, travel, creative undertakings.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

Shakuni (fixed)
Deity: Kali (personification of the Kali Yuga)
Inauspicious for new undertakings. Good for preparing and taking medicines, mantras, protective and pacifying rites.
A karana is half a tithi; there are 60 of them in a lunar month.

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

nakshatra 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).

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

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

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

Vishakha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-chaturdashi
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Amavasya
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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

Vishakha (16)
Meaning: Forked branch (also called Radha - gift)
Symbol: Triumphal arch for marriage, potter's wheel
Deity: Indra and Agni
Type: mixed (mishra, sadharana) — For everyday and routine tasks, work with fire and metal; it is better not to begin important new matters.
Vimshottari lord: Jupiter
Shakti: achieve (many and different goals, fruits)

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

Naga (fixed)
Deity: nagas (serpents)
Inauspicious. Suitable only for harsh and forceful deeds, work with things that must stay fixed, and rites connected with serpents.
A karana is half a tithi; there are 60 of them in a lunar month.

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

Solar eclipse, hybrid
The Moon covers the Sun (occurs only at new moon). Traditionally it is Rahu’s time: Sutak begins 12 hours (4 praharas) before the eclipse; during the eclipse people refrain from eating and recite mantras, and afterwards take a holy bath and give dana.
An eclipse seen as total along one part of its path and as annular along another.

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

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

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

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

Shukla-pratipat
digging, plowing, planting trees

Anuradha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-pratipat
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Eclipse (not visible here)
There is an eclipse on this date, but it is not visible at this location (or it is only penumbral): Sutak and eclipse rites are not observed, the influence is weak; important undertakings are still better postponed.

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

Margashirsha (Vedic name Sahas) — The month of which Krishna says: “Among the months I am Margashirsha” (Bhagavad Gita 10.35). Gita Jayanti, Datta Jayanti.
Patron: Keshava; Aditya — Amshu. Full moon in nakshatra Mrigashirsha. Ritu: Hemanta.

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

Jyestha (18)
Meaning: Born before (eldest, chief)
Symbol: Umbrella or earring, amulet, necklace
Deity: Indra (Leader of the Gods)
Type: sharp (tikshna, daruna) — For drastic actions: surgery, severing ties, taming, exorcism, fighting diseases and enemies; unsuitable for other auspicious undertakings (the exception is weddings: Mula is among the nakshatras for marriage).
Vimshottari lord: Mercury
Shakti: rise up and win, draw strength in battle (looking for the limits of fearlessness)

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

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

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

Shukla-pratipat
digging, plowing, planting trees

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

Jyestha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-dvitya
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

Shukla-tritya (3, waxing Moon)
Group: Jaya. Deity: Vishnu.
Vishnu rules the third lunar day. It is a suitable time for cutting hair, nails, shaving and other cosmetic procedures. You can begin any important business.

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

Dhriti (8) — “steadfastness, firmness”
Auspicious: lasting and long-term matters, laying foundations and building, vows.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

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

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

Shukla-tritya
any undertakings

Mula
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-tritya
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

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

Shula (9) — “spear, sharp pain”
Inauspicious: disputes and pain; the first 5 ghatis (about 2 h) are skipped.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

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

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

Shukla-chaturti
felling trees, for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else

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

Purva-Ashadha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-chaturti
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Ganda (10) — “danger, knot”
Inauspicious: difficulties and obstacles; the first 6 ghatis (about 2 h 24 min) are skipped.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

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

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

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

nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha
Planting and sowing are allowed.

Shukla-panchami
do not fell trees, any undertakings

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

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

Uttara-Ashadha
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-panchami
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Vriddhi (11) — “growth, increase”
Auspicious: investments, trade, savings, starting ventures that are meant to grow.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

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

Shravana (22)
Meaning: Listener
Symbol: Ear (listener), three footprints (Vishnu's steps), trident
Deity: Shri Vishnu
Type: movable (chara, chala) — For journeys and moving house, buying vehicles, gardening, quick and temporary changes.
Vimshottari lord: Moon
Shakti: bind together (three worlds, i.e. all)

Dhruva (12) — “fixed, constant (the Pole Star)”
Auspicious: everything lasting — foundations, building, planting, long-term commitments.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

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

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

Shukla-shashti
plowing the ground

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.

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

Shravana
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-shashti
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

Dhanishtha (23)
Meaning: The richest or fastest, Shravishtha - the most famous
Symbol: Drum or flute
Deity: Vasu (kind) - 8 phenomena of nature, assistants of Indra
Type: movable (chara, chala) — For journeys and moving house, buying vehicles, gardening, quick and temporary changes.
Vimshottari lord: Mars
Shakti: bring abundance and fame through the direction and organization of people

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

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

Shukla-saptami
soaking seeds is allowed, farming

Dhanishtha
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-saptami
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

Shatabhisha (24)
Meaning: One hundred healers
Symbol: Garland of 100 flowers, circle
Deity: Varuna
Type: movable (chara, chala) — For journeys and moving house, buying vehicles, gardening, quick and temporary changes.
Vimshottari lord: Rahu
Shakti: give healing (bodily and spiritual) through Divine Grace

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

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

Shukla-ashtami
tillage and sowing are forbidden

Shatabhisha
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-ashtami
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-navami (9, waxing Moon)
Group: Rikta. Deity: Serpent (Naga).
The serpent (Naga) patronizes the ninth lunar day, which is suitable for struggle, destruction, coercion and for efforts to overcome obstacles.

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

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

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

Shukla-dashami
any undertakings

Shukla-navami
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-dashami
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

Shukla-ekadashi
pruning and weeding

Shukla-ekadashi
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-ekadashi (11, waxing Moon)
Group: Nanda. Deity: Rudra.
The ruler of the eleventh lunar day is Rudra, which is favorable for fasting and religious (spiritual) activities. Remembering the Supreme Deity will give especially positive results.

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

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

Shukla-ekadashi
pruning and weeding

Shukla-dvadashi
neutral