Panchanga Calendar

November 2017

SamvatsaraHemalamba (31)MonthKartika → Margashirsha from 19.11RituSharad → Hemanta from 19.11AyanaDakshinayanaPlace55°45′ N 37°35′ E, UTC+3 changeAyanamsaLahiri

November 2017 falls, in the lunar calendar (amanta), within the months Kartika (until 18.11), Margashirsha (from 19.11). Major festivals: 3.11 Dev Deepavali (Tripurari Purnima).

Mon

Tue

Wed

Thu

Fri

Sat

Sun

1UBh12Tulasi Vivah

2Rev13until 11:16

3Ashw14Dev Deepavali

4Bhar15Purnima

5Krit2

6Roh3until 12:07

7Mrig4Angaraki Chaturthi

8Ard5

9Pun6after 11:08

10Push7Kalabhairava

11Ashl8

12Mag9

13PPh10

14UPh11Utpanna Ekadashi

15Has12Pradosha

16Chit13Vrischika Sankr.

17Swa14

18Vish30Shani Amavasya

19Anu1Chandra Darshan

20Jye2

21Mul3

22PAsh4Vinayaka Chaturthi

23UAsh5Vivah Panchami

24Shra6Skanda Shashti

25Shra7until 10:18

26Dhan8Masik Durgashtami

27Shat8

28PBh9

29UBh11after 14:42

30Rev12Ekadashi Vaish.

Day ratingBest daysFavourableOrdinaryAvoid new venturesUnfavourable

Markersafter / until HH:MM

Moon5Waxing Moon5Waning Moon15Purnima30Amavasya

Nakshatra typesfixedsoftlightmovablesharpfiercemixed

Icons this month (22)

Tulasi VivahPradoshaVaikunth ChaudasDev Deepavaliday of Purnima (full moon fast and puja)Tripushkar YogaSankashtiAmrita Siddhi YogaGuru Pushya YogaKalashtamiEkadashiSankrantiShivaratriShani Amavasyaday 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: Mitra until 11:16
Revati (soft): for arts and music, friendship and love, new clothes and jewellery, weddings and festivals.
6.11 Mon — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Anandadi: Vardhamana, Auspicious nakshatra until 12:07
Rohini (fixed): for what is firm and lasting: laying house foundations, housewarming, planting, weddings, taking office, long-term projects.
9.11 Thu — Amrita Siddhi Yoga, Yoga Shubha, Ravi Yoga after 11:08 until 14:11
Pushya (light): for quick matters: trade, healing, study, travel, purchases and starting a business.
23.11 Thu — Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Anandadi: Saumya, Auspicious nakshatra
Uttara-Ashadha (fixed): for what is firm and lasting: laying house foundations, housewarming, planting, weddings, taking office, long-term projects.
25.11 Sat — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Ravi Yoga, Anandadi: Sthira until 10:18
Shravana (movable): for journeys and moving house, buying vehicles, gardening, quick and temporary changes.

Festivals

1.11 Wed Tulasi Vivah
1.11 Wed Pradosha Vrat
2.11 Thu Vaikuntha Chaturdashi
3.11 Fri Dev Deepavali (Tripurari Purnima)
3.11 Fri Purnima Vrat
4.11 Sat Kartika Purnima
7.11 Tue Angaraki Chaturthi (Ganadhipa)
10.11 Fri Kalabhairava Jayanti
14.11 Tue Utpanna Ekadashi
15.11 Wed Pradosha Vrat
16.11 Thu Vrischika Sankranti
16.11 Thu Masik Shivaratri
18.11 Sat Kartika Amavasya
18.11 Sat Shani Amavasya
19.11 Sun Chandra Darshan
22.11 Wed Vinayaka Chaturthi
23.11 Thu Vivah Panchami
24.11 Fri Skanda Shashti
26.11 Sun Masik Durgashtami
29.11 Wed Mokshada Ekadashi
29.11 Wed Gita Jayanti
30.11 Thu Mokshada Ekadashi — Vaishnava fast

Special muhurta yogas

2.11 Thu Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day
3.11 Fri Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 07:39–00:58 (04.11)
4.11 Sat Tripushkar Yoga 05:09–07:44 (05.11)
5.11 Sun Tripushkar Yoga 07:44–20:01
6.11 Mon Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day
6.11 Mon Amrita Siddhi Yoga 17:25–07:48 (07.11)
9.11 Thu Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day
9.11 Thu Amrita Siddhi Yoga 11:08–07:54 (10.11)
9.11 Thu Guru Pushya Yoga 11:08–07:54 (10.11)
14.11 Tue Tripushkar Yoga 10:05–10:06
15.11 Wed Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 08:05–11:15
24.11 Fri Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day
25.11 Sat Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 08:24–10:18
25.11 Sat Dwipushkar Yoga 10:18–07:21 (26.11)
28.11 Tue Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 14:51–08:31 (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 — many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower), Vyatipata, Kshaya tithi (unfavourable day)
7.11 Tue — Rikta tithi, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn), Anandadi: Rakshasa
10.11 Fri — Anandadi: Utpata, Krakacha Yoga, Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) (unfavourable day)
13.11 Mon — many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower), Vaidhriti, Krakacha Yoga (unfavourable day)
15.11 Wed — Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra), Surya Dagdha tithi, Anandadi: Kaladanda
16.11 Thu — Sankranti day, Vishti (Bhadra), Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi)
17.11 Fri — Krishna Chaturdashi, Anandadi: Gada
18.11 Sat — Amavasya, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
19.11 Sun — Anandadi: Mrityu, Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) (unfavourable day)
24.11 Fri — Visha Yoga (weekday, tithi and nakshatra), Anandadi: Dhumra (unfavourable day)
26.11 Sun — Bhadra on earth, Tryahasparsha, Panchaka
28.11 Tue — many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower), Kshaya tithi, Krakacha Yoga (unfavourable day)
30.11 Thu — Vyatipata, Panchaka, Gandanta

Sky this month

4.11 Full moon (Purnima) 08:22
16.11 Vrischika Sankr. 09:53 — the Sun enters Vrischika (Scorpio)
18.11 New moon (Amavasya) 14:42
There are no eclipses this month.

Periods

29.10 15:29 – 3.11 02:58 Roga Panchaka
25.11 23:30 – 30.11 13:42 Mrityu Panchaka

Samvatsara and month

Hemalamba (No. 31, “golden pendants”) — A year of plenty with reservations: profit and gold come in, but not without difficulties. more

Northern samvatsara: Sadharana. Shaka Samvat 1939, Vikram Samvat 2074, Kali Yuga 5118.

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), Auspicious nakshatra; cons: Surya Dagdha tithi, Panchaka
Month	Kartika (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Hemalamba (No. 31) · Shaka 1939 · Vikram 2074 more
Festivals	Tulasi Vivah · Pradosha Vrat

At sunrise 07:35

Tithi	12Shukla-dvadashi (Bhadra, Sun (Ravi)) · until 15:27 more
Nakshatra	Uttara-Bhadra, pada 1 (fixed, Ahirbudhyana (Serpent of the Deep - Milky Way under the horizon), Saturn) · until 04:25 (02.11) more
Yoga	Vyaghata (“crushing blow”, inauspicious) · until 13:48 more
Karana	Balava (movable) · until 15:27 more
Vara	Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Tula (Libra), Moon: Mina (Pisces)

Changes during the day

from 13:48	yoga Harshana
from 15:27	tithi Shukla-triodashi
from 15:27	karana Kaulava
from 02:39 (02.11)	karana Taitila
from 04:25 (02.11)	nakshatra Revati

Sun and Moon

Dawn	06:56
Sunrise	07:35
Noon	12:13
Sunset	16:49
End of twilight	17:29
Moonrise	16:15
Moonset	03:13
Day length	9 h 14 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 15:27

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, Uttara-Bhadra (07:35–16:49) 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 16:26 (31.10)–15:27
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

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, 16:49–19:47
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:35–15:27 Ravi Yoga 04:25–07:37 (02.11)

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 15:27–07:37 (02.11)

Anandadi: Lumbaka 07:35–04:25 (02.11) Anandadi: Utpata 04:25–07:37 (02.11)

Roga Panchaka: 15:29 (29.10)–02:58 (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	16:49–17:19
Pradosha	16:49–19:47
Nishitha	23:44–00:43 (02.11)
Amrita Kalam	23:46–01:19 (02.11)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	12:12–13:22
Yamaganda	08:45–09:54
Gulika Kalam	11:03–12:12
Dur Muhurta	11:54–12:31
Varjyam	14:28–16:01

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 07:35–09:13, 13:49–14:53, 15:37–16:18

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	good 07:35–09:13, 13:49–14:53, 15:37–16:18
Cutting fingernails	average throughout the daytime
Cutting toenails	good 07:35–09:13, 13:49–14:53, 15:37–16:18
Bathing, washing hair	good 07:35–11:57, 13:49–14:53, 15:37–16:18

Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra; tithi Shukla-dvadashi until 15:27, Shukla-triodashi from 15:27; lagna Tula 07:35, Vrischika 09:13, Dhanu 11:57, Makara 13:49, Kumbha 14:53, Mina 15:37, Mesha 16:18

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

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) 07:35–15:27+1 Auspicious nakshatra 07:35–04:25 (02.11)+1 Auspicious weekday0 Yoga Harshana 13:48–07:37 (02.11)0 Auspicious tithi 15:27–07:37 (02.11)0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 15:27–07:37 (02.11)−1 Anandadi: Lumbaka 07:35–04:25 (02.11)−1 Panchaka all day−1 Surya Dagdha tithi 07:35–15:27

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 07:35

Summary	Best day — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Ravi Yoga; auspicious time — until 11:16
Month	Kartika (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Hemalamba (No. 31) · Shaka 1939 · Vikram 2074 more
Festivals	Vaikuntha Chaturdashi

At sunrise 07:37

Tithi	13Shukla-triodashi (Jaya, God of Love) · until 13:41 more
Nakshatra	Revati, pada 1 (soft, Pushan (Prosperous), Mercury) · until 02:58 (03.11) more Gandamula
Yoga	Harshana (“delighting”, auspicious) · until 11:16 more
Karana	Taitila (movable) · until 13:41 more
Vara	Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Tula (Libra), Moon: Mina (Pisces)

Changes during the day

from 11:16	yoga Vajra
from 13:41	tithi Shukla-chaturdashi
from 13:41	karana Gara
from 00:33 (03.11)	karana Vanija
from 02:58 (03.11)	nakshatra Ashwini

Sun and Moon

Dawn	06:58
Sunrise	07:37
Noon	12:13
Sunset	16:47
End of twilight	17:27
Moonrise	16:36
Moonset	04:32
Day length	9 h 09 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 13:41

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Revati (07:37–16:47) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Shukla-chaturdashi 13:41–16:47: 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, 23:44–00:43 (03.11)
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 07:37–02:58 (03.11) Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 13:41–07:39 (03.11)

Anandadi: Mitra 07:37–02:58 (03.11) Anandadi: Manasa 02:58–07:39 (03.11)

Roga Panchaka: 15:29 (29.10)–02:58 (03.11)
Gandanta (nakshatra): 21:24–08:31 (03.11)
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Revati

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	05:39–06:38
Abhijit Muhurta	11:54–12:31
Vijaya Muhurta	13:44–14:21
Godhuli	16:47–17:17
Pradosha	16:47–19:46
Nishitha	23:44–00:43 (03.11)
Amrita Kalam	00:43–02:13 (03.11)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	13:21–14:30
Yamaganda	07:37–08:46
Gulika Kalam	09:55–11:04
Dur Muhurta	10:41–11:17, 14:21–14:57
Varjyam	15:42–17:12

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 07:37–09:09

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

Cutting hair, shaving	good 07:37–09:09
Cutting fingernails	average 07:37–13:41
Cutting toenails	good 07:37–09:09
Bathing, washing hair	good 07:37–11:53

Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Revati; tithi Shukla-triodashi until 13:41, Shukla-chaturdashi from 13:41; lagna Tula 07:37, Vrischika 09:09, Dhanu 11:53, Makara 13:45, Kumbha 14:50, Mina 15:33, Mesha 16:14

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:

Shukla-chaturdashi 13:41–16:47: a Rikta and Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Best day · score S = +8

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

Auspicious time ends by 11:16

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day+2 Ravi Yoga 07:37–02:58 (03.11)+1 Anandadi: Mitra 07:37–02:58 (03.11)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 07:37–02:58 (03.11)+1 Yoga Harshana 07:37–11:16+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 07:37–13:410 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 13:41–07:39 (03.11) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Yoga Vajra 11:16–12:18−1 Rikta tithi 13:41–07:39 (03.11)−1 Panchaka 07:37–02:58 (03.11)

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 07:37

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Yoga Siddhi; cons: Vishti (Bhadra), Rikta tithi
Month	Kartika (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Hemalamba (No. 31) · Shaka 1939 · Vikram 2074 more
Festivals	Dev Deepavali (Tripurari Purnima) · Purnima Vrat

At sunrise 07:39

Tithi	14Shukla-chaturdashi (Rikta, Kali) · until 11:17 more
Nakshatra	Ashwini, pada 1 (light, Ashwini Kumara, Ketu) · until 00:58 (04.11) more Gandamula
Yoga	Vajra (“diamond, thunderbolt”, inauspicious) · until 08:11 more
Karana	Vanija (movable) · until 11:17 more
Vara	Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Tula (Libra), Moon: Mesha (Aries)

Changes during the day

from 08:11	yoga Siddhi
from 11:17	tithi Purnima
from 11:17	karana Vishti
from 21:53	karana Bava
from 00:58 (04.11)	nakshatra Bharani
from 04:41 (04.11)	yoga Vyatipata

Sun and Moon

Dawn	07:00
Sunrise	07:39
Noon	12:13
Sunset	16:45
End of twilight	17:25
Moonrise	16:59
Moonset	05:54
Day length	9 h 05 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 11:17

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

Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 11:17–16:45: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Shukla-chaturdashi 07:39–11:17: according to the Kalaprakashika, ploughing on Chaturdashi puts the owner’s life in danger.

more — lunar calendar for gardeners

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, 16:45–19:44
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Purnima Vrat · Chandra (the Moon)

The full moon fast (Purnima upavas) is kept on the day when Purnima prevails at midday (Madhyahna): if it begins before noon, the fast falls on the day before the one with Purnima at sunrise. Devotees fast from sunrise until moonrise and pray to Vishnu (Satyanarayana) and Chandra.

Rule: madhyahna vyapini: midday (the 3rd fifth of the daytime), 11:18–13:07
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Purnima at sunrise (holy bath, charity): 4.11

Muhurta

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 07:39–00:58 (04.11)

Anandadi: Vajra 07:39–00:58 (04.11) Anandadi: Mudgara 00:58–07:42 (04.11)

Bhadra in heaven: 11:17–21:53; Bhadra Puchha 18:08–19:11; Bhadra Mukha 19:11–20:57
Gandanta (nakshatra): 21:24 (02.11)–08:31
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Ashwini

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	05:41–06:40
Abhijit Muhurta	11:54–12:30
Vijaya Muhurta	13:43–14:20
Godhuli	16:45–17:15
Pradosha	16:45–19:44
Nishitha	23:43–00:43 (04.11)
Amrita Kalam	18:22–19:50

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	11:04–12:12
Yamaganda	14:29–15:37
Gulika Kalam	08:48–09:56
Dur Muhurta	09:29–10:05, 12:30–13:07
Varjyam	21:18–22:46

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 11:17–11:49, 13:41–14:46, 15:29–16:11

Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Ashwini; tithi Shukla-chaturdashi until 11:17, Purnima from 11:17; lagna Tula 07:39, Vrischika 09:05, Dhanu 11:49, Makara 13:41, Kumbha 14:46, Mina 15:29, Mesha 16:11

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Ashwini — joy; Friday — universal respect.

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

Shukla-chaturdashi 07:39–11:17: a Rikta and Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Purnima 11:17–16:45: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = +1

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

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 07:39–00:58 (04.11)+2 Yoga Siddhi 08:11–04:41 (04.11)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 07:39–00:58 (04.11)+1 Auspicious weekday−1 Anandadi: Vajra 07:39–00:58 (04.11)−1 Gandanta 07:39–08:31−2 Rikta tithi 07:39–11:17−2 Vishti (Bhadra) 11:17–21:53

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 — many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower), Vyatipata
Month	Kartika (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Hemalamba (No. 31) · Shaka 1939 · Vikram 2074 more
Festivals	Kartika Purnima

At sunrise 07:42

Tithi	15Purnima (Purna, Vishvedevas) · until 08:22 more
Nakshatra	Bharani, pada 2 (fierce, Yama (Dharma-raja), Venus) · until 22:35 more
Yoga	Vyatipata (“calamity, downfall”, inauspicious) · until 00:54 (05.11) more
Karana	Bava (movable) · until 08:22 more
Vara	Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Tula (Libra), Moon: Mesha (Aries)

Changes during the day

from 08:22	tithi Krishna-pratipat (kshaya: not present at any sunrise)
from 08:22	karana Balava
from 18:48	karana Kaulava
from 22:35	nakshatra Krittika
from 00:54 (05.11)	yoga Variyana
from 05:09 (05.11)	tithi Krishna-dvitya
from 05:09 (05.11)	karana Taitila

Sun and Moon

Dawn	07:02
Sunrise	07:42
Noon	12:13
Sunset	16:43
End of twilight	17:23
Moonrise	17:26
Moonset	07:19
Day length	9 h 01 min

Sky

Full moon (Purnima)	08:22

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 08:22

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

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

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Festivals and periods

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 11:17 (03.11)–08:22
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Fast on the eve (Purnima Vrat): 3.11

Muhurta

Tripushkar Yoga 05:09–07:44 (05.11)

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:42–08:22

Anandadi: Dhwaja 22:35–07:44 (05.11) Anandadi: Dhwanksha 07:42–22:35

Gandanta (tithi): 08:01–08:43

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	05:42–06:42
Abhijit Muhurta	11:54–12:30
Vijaya Muhurta	13:43–14:19
Godhuli	16:43–17:13
Pradosha	16:43–19:43
Nishitha	23:43–00:43 (05.11)
Amrita Kalam	18:16–19:42

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	09:57–11:05
Yamaganda	13:20–14:28
Gulika Kalam	07:42–08:49
Dur Muhurta	07:42–08:18, 08:18–08:54
Varjyam	09:37–11:04

Haircut and shaving

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

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

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

Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Bharani; tithi Purnima until 08:22, Krishna-pratipat from 08:22; lagna Tula 07:42, Vrischika 09:01, Dhanu 11:45, Makara 13:37, Kumbha 14:42, Mina 15:26, Mesha 16:07

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

Purnima 07:42–08:22: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Vyatipata 07:42–16:43: 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 = −7

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

Avoid starting important matters: Vyatipata, Kshaya tithi

+1 Auspicious tithi 08:22–05:09 (05.11)0 Tripushkar Yoga 05:09–07:44 (05.11)0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:42–08:22−1 Anandadi: Dhwanksha 07:42–22:35−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 07:42–22:35−2 Kshaya tithi−3 Vyatipata 07:42–00:54 (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 07:42

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Yoga Variyana, Auspicious tithi; cons: Anandadi: Dhumra
Month	Kartika (amanta) · Margashirsha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Hemalamba (No. 31) · Shaka 1939 · Vikram 2074 more

At sunrise 07:44

Tithi	2Krishna-dvitya (Bhadra, Vidhatr) · until 01:48 (06.11) more
Nakshatra	Krittika, pada 2 (mixed, Agni, Sun) · until 20:01 more
Yoga	Variyana (“excellent, best”, auspicious) · until 20:58 more
Karana	Taitila (movable) · until 15:29 more
Vara	Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Tula (Libra), Moon: Vrishabha (Taurus)

Changes during the day

from 15:29	karana Gara
from 20:01	nakshatra Rohini
from 20:58	yoga Parigha
from 01:48 (06.11)	tithi Krishna-tritya
from 01:48 (06.11)	karana Vanija

Sun and Moon

Dawn	07:04
Sunrise	07:44
Noon	12:13
Sunset	16:41
End of twilight	17:21
Moonrise	17:58
Moonset	08:43
Day length	8 h 57 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise

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 (07:44–16:41) is good for root crops.

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Muhurta

Tripushkar Yoga 07:44–20:01

Anandadi: Prajapati 20:01–07:46 (06.11) Anandadi: Dhumra 07:44–20:01

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	05:44–06:44
Abhijit Muhurta	11:54–12:30
Vijaya Muhurta	13:42–14:18
Godhuli	16:41–17:11
Pradosha	16:41–19:42
Nishitha	23:43–00:44 (06.11)
Amrita Kalam	17:52–19:18

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	15:34–16:41
Yamaganda	12:12–13:19
Gulika Kalam	14:27–15:34
Dur Muhurta	15:29–16:05
Varjyam	09:18–10:44

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: bad throughout the daytime

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

Cutting hair, shaving	bad throughout the daytime
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	bad throughout the daytime
Bathing, washing hair	average 07:44–11:41, 13:33–14:38, 15:22–16:03

Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Krittika; tithi Krishna-dvitya; lagna Tula 07:44, Vrischika 08:57, Dhanu 11:41, Makara 13:33, Kumbha 14:38, Mina 15:22, Mesha 16:03

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Krittika — consumption (a wasting disease); Sunday — physical well-being.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = +1

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

+1 Yoga Variyana 07:44–20:58+1 Auspicious tithi 07:44–01:48 (06.11)0 Tripushkar Yoga 07:44–20:01−1 Anandadi: Dhumra 07:44–20:01

Panchanga at sunrise 07:44

Summary	Best day — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Anandadi: Vardhamana; auspicious time — until 12:07
Month	Kartika (amanta) · Margashirsha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Hemalamba (No. 31) · Shaka 1939 · Vikram 2074 more

At sunrise 07:46

Tithi	3Krishna-tritya (Jaya, Vishnu) · until 22:29 more
Nakshatra	Rohini, pada 3 (fixed, Prajapati (Brahma - Creator), Moon) · until 17:25 more
Yoga	Parigha (“bolt, barrier”, inauspicious) · until 17:02 more
Karana	Vanija (movable) · until 12:07 more
Vara	Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Tula (Libra), Moon: Vrishabha (Taurus)

Changes during the day

from 12:07	karana Vishti
from 17:02	yoga Shiva
from 17:25	nakshatra Mrigashirsha
from 22:29	tithi Krishna-chaturti
from 22:29	karana Bava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	07:06
Sunrise	07:46
Noon	12:13
Sunset	16:39
End of twilight	17:19
Moonrise	18:39
Moonset	10:05
Day length	8 h 53 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

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 (07:46–16:39) is good for sowing.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 12:07–16:39: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Muhurta

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day Amrita Siddhi Yoga 17:25–07:48 (07.11)

Anandadi: Vardhamana 07:46–17:25 Anandadi: Ananda 17:25–07:48 (07.11)

Bhadra in heaven: 12:07–22:29; Bhadra Puchha 18:51–19:54; Bhadra Mukha 19:54–21:37

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	05:45–06:45
Abhijit Muhurta	11:55–12:30
Vijaya Muhurta	13:41–14:17
Godhuli	16:39–17:09
Pradosha	16:39–19:41
Nishitha	23:43–00:44 (07.11)
Amrita Kalam	14:34–16:00, 07:05–08:31 (07.11)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	08:52–09:59
Yamaganda	11:06–12:12
Gulika Kalam	13:19–14:26
Dur Muhurta	12:30–13:06, 14:17–14:52
Varjyam	10:17–11:43, 22:27–23:53

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 07:46–08:53, 13:29–14:34, 15:18–15:59

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

Cutting hair, shaving	good 07:46–08:53, 13:29–14:34, 15:18–15:59
Cutting fingernails	average throughout the daytime
Cutting toenails	good 07:46–08:53, 13:29–14:34, 15:18–15:59
Bathing, washing hair	good 07:46–11:37, 13:29–14:34, 15:18–15:59

Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Rohini; tithi Krishna-tritya; lagna Tula 07:46, Vrischika 08:53, Dhanu 11:37, Makara 13:29, Kumbha 14:34, Mina 15:18, Mesha 15:59

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Rohini — destruction of all misfortunes; Monday — clear, bright complexion.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Best day · score S = +5

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

Auspicious time ends by 12:07

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day+1 Anandadi: Vardhamana 07:46–17:25+1 Auspicious nakshatra 07:46–17:25+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 07:46–22:29−2 Vishti (Bhadra) 12:07–22:29

Panchanga at sunrise 07:46

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Rikta tithi, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
Month	Kartika (amanta) · Margashirsha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Hemalamba (No. 31) · Shaka 1939 · Vikram 2074 more
Festivals	Angaraki Chaturthi (Ganadhipa)

At sunrise 07:48

Tithi	4Krishna-chaturti (Rikta, Yama) · until 19:21 more
Nakshatra	Mrigashirsha, pada 3 (soft, Soma (Chandra, Moon), Mars) · until 14:59 more
Yoga	Shiva (“auspicious, benevolent”, auspicious) · until 13:13 more
Karana	Bava (movable) · until 08:53 more
Vara	Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Tula (Libra), Moon: Mithuna (Gemini)

Changes during the day

from 08:53	karana Balava
from 13:13	yoga Siddha
from 14:59	nakshatra Ardra
from 19:21	tithi Krishna-panchami
from 19:21	karana Kaulava
from 05:54 (08.11)	karana Taitila

Sun and Moon

Dawn	07:08
Sunrise	07:48
Noon	12:13
Sunset	16:37
End of twilight	17:17
Moonrise	19:30
Moonset	11:20
Day length	8 h 49 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 14:59

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, Mrigashirsha (07:48–14:59) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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Festivals and periods

Angaraki Chaturthi (Ganadhipa) · Ganesha

A Sankashti falling on a Tuesday — the day of Mars (Angaraka) — is the most favourable of all Sankashtis: a fast on this day is equated with observing every Sankashti of the year.

Rule: at moonrise, 19:30
the tithi does not cover the decisive time on either day — the following day is chosen

Muhurta

Yamaghanta 14:59–07:50 (08.11) Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 19:21–07:50 (08.11)

Anandadi: Chara 14:59–07:50 (08.11) Anandadi: Rakshasa 07:48–14:59

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	05:47–06:47
Abhijit Muhurta	11:55–12:30
Vijaya Muhurta	13:41–14:16
Godhuli	16:37–17:07
Pradosha	16:37–19:40
Nishitha	23:43–00:44 (08.11)
Amrita Kalam	07:05–08:31, 03:45–05:12 (08.11)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	14:25–15:31
Yamaganda	10:00–11:06
Gulika Kalam	12:12–13:19
Dur Muhurta	09:34–10:09, 22:42–23:43
Varjyam	22:38–00:06 (08.11)

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 07:48–11:34, 13:26–14:30, 15:14–15:55

Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Mrigashirsha until 14:59, Ardra from 14:59; tithi Krishna-chaturti; lagna Tula 07:48, Vrischika 08:50, Dhanu 11:34, Makara 13:26, Kumbha 14:30, Mina 15:14, Mesha 15:55

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Mrigashirsha (until 14:59) — abundance (well-being, prosperity); Ardra (from 14:59) — sadness; Tuesday — harm to longevity.

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

Krishna-chaturti 07:48–16:37: 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

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −3

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

+1 Auspicious nakshatra 07:48–14:59+1 Yoga Shiva 07:48–13:130 Anandadi: Chara 14:59–07:50 (08.11)0 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 14:59–07:50 (08.11)−1 Yamaghanta 14:59–07:50 (08.11)−1 Anandadi: Rakshasa 07:48–14:59−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−2 Rikta tithi 07:48–19:21

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 07:48

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Yoga Siddha, Auspicious weekday; cons: Fierce or sharp nakshatra, Anandadi: Musala
Month	Kartika (amanta) · Margashirsha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Hemalamba (No. 31) · Shaka 1939 · Vikram 2074 more

At sunrise 07:50

Tithi	5Krishna-panchami (Purna, Soma) · until 16:33 more
Nakshatra	Ardra, pada 4 (sharp, Rudra (Roaring, angry image of Shiva), Rahu) · until 12:51 more
Yoga	Siddha (“perfected, accomplished”, auspicious) · until 09:39 more
Karana	Taitila (movable) · until 16:33 more
Vara	Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Tula (Libra), Moon: Mithuna (Gemini)

Changes during the day

from 09:39	yoga Sadhya
from 12:51	nakshatra Punarvasu
from 16:33	tithi Krishna-shashti
from 16:33	karana Gara
from 03:19 (09.11)	karana Vanija
from 06:24 (09.11)	yoga Shubha

Sun and Moon

Dawn	07:09
Sunrise	07:50
Noon	12:13
Sunset	16:35
End of twilight	17:16
Moonrise	20:32
Moonset	12:23
Day length	8 h 44 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 12:51	from 16:33

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, Punarvasu (12:51–16:35) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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Muhurta

Anandadi: Musala 07:50–12:51 Anandadi: Gada 12:51–07:52 (09.11)

Gandanta (tithi): 16:12–16:55

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	05:48–06:49
Abhijit Muhurta	none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday
Vijaya Muhurta	13:40–14:15
Godhuli	16:35–17:06
Pradosha	16:35–19:38
Nishitha	23:43–00:44 (09.11)
Amrita Kalam	none on this day

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	12:13–13:18
Yamaganda	08:56–10:01
Gulika Kalam	11:07–12:13
Dur Muhurta	11:55–12:30
Varjyam	00:00–01:29 (09.11)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 13:22–14:26, 15:10–15:51

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

Cutting hair, shaving	good 13:22–14:26, 15:10–15:51
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	good 13:22–14:26, 15:10–15:51
Bathing, washing hair	good 07:50–11:30, 13:22–14:26, 15:10–15:51

Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Ardra until 12:51, Punarvasu from 12:51; tithi Krishna-panchami until 16:33, Krishna-shashti from 16:33; lagna Tula 07:50, Vrischika 08:46, Dhanu 11:30, Makara 13:22, Kumbha 14:26, Mina 15:10, Mesha 15:51

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Ardra (until 12:51) — sadness; Punarvasu (from 12:51) — strength of spirit (bravery, resilience); Wednesday — favour of the authorities.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = +2

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

+2 Yoga Siddha 07:50–09:39+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 07:50–16:330 Auspicious nakshatra 12:51–07:52 (09.11)−1 Anandadi: Musala 07:50–12:51−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 07:50–12:51

Panchanga at sunrise 07:50

Summary	Best day — Amrita Siddhi Yoga, Yoga Shubha; auspicious time — after 11:08; auspicious time — until 14:11
Month	Kartika (amanta) · Margashirsha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Hemalamba (No. 31) · Shaka 1939 · Vikram 2074 more

At sunrise 07:52

Tithi	6Krishna-shashti (Nanda, Kartikeya) · until 14:11 more
Nakshatra	Punarvasu, pada 4 (movable, Aditi, Jupiter) · until 11:08 more
Yoga	Shubha (“goodness, happiness”, auspicious) · until 03:33 (10.11) more
Karana	Vanija (movable) · until 14:11 more
Vara	Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Tula (Libra), Moon: Karka (Cancer)

Changes during the day

from 11:08	nakshatra Pushya
from 14:11	tithi Krishna-saptami
from 14:11	karana Vishti
from 01:12 (10.11)	karana Bava
from 03:33 (10.11)	yoga Shukla

Sun and Moon

Dawn	07:11
Sunrise	07:52
Noon	12:13
Sunset	16:33
End of twilight	17:14
Moonrise	21:43
Moonset	13:13
Day length	8 h 40 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 11:08	from 14:11

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 (07:52–11:08) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Pushya (11:08–16:33) is good for sowing.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 14:11–16:33: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 07:52–11:08 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day Amrita Siddhi Yoga 11:08–07:54 (10.11) Guru Pushya Yoga 11:08–07:54 (10.11) Ravi Yoga 11:08–07:54 (10.11)

Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:52–14:11

Anandadi: Siddhi 07:52–11:08 Anandadi: Shubha 11:08–07:54 (10.11)

Bhadra on earth: 14:11–01:12 (10.11); Bhadra Puchha 18:37–19:44; Bhadra Mukha 19:44–21:34

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	05:50–06:51
Abhijit Muhurta	11:55–12:30
Vijaya Muhurta	13:39–14:14
Godhuli	16:33–17:04
Pradosha	16:33–19:37
Nishitha	23:43–00:44 (10.11)
Amrita Kalam	08:55–10:24, 03:50–05:22 (10.11)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	13:18–14:23
Yamaganda	07:52–08:57
Gulika Kalam	10:02–11:07
Dur Muhurta	10:46–11:21, 14:14–14:49
Varjyam	18:44–20:15

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 07:52–14:11

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 07:52–14:11
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 07:52–14:11
Bathing, washing hair	good 15:06–15:47

Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Punarvasu until 11:08, Pushya from 11:08; tithi Krishna-shashti until 14:11, Krishna-saptami from 14:11; lagna Tula 07:52, Vrischika 08:42, Dhanu 11:26, Makara 13:18, Kumbha 14:22, Mina 15:06, Mesha 15:47

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Punarvasu (until 11:08) — strength of spirit (bravery, resilience); Pushya (from 11:08) — increase in wealth; Thursday — success.

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

Bhadra on earth 14:11–16:33: no shaving or haircuts during Vishti Karana (according to the Muhurta Chintamani, Bhadra does harm when it is on earth; in heaven and in the netherworld its influence on earth is weak).

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 = +11

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

Auspicious time begins after 11:08

Auspicious time ends by 14:11

+4 Amrita Siddhi Yoga 11:08–07:54 (10.11)+2 Yoga Shubha 07:52–03:33 (10.11)+2 Ravi Yoga 11:08–07:54 (10.11)+1 Pushya 11:08–07:54 (10.11)+1 Anandadi: Siddhi 07:52–11:08+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 07:52–11:080 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:52–14:11 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Bhadra on earth 14:11–01:12 (10.11)

Panchanga at sunrise 07:52

Summary	Unfavourable day — Anandadi: Utpata, Krakacha Yoga
Month	Kartika (amanta) · Margashirsha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Hemalamba (No. 31) · Shaka 1939 · Vikram 2074 more
Festivals	Kalabhairava Jayanti

At sunrise 07:54

Tithi	7Krishna-saptami (Bhadra, Indra) · until 12:20 more
Nakshatra	Pushya, pada 4 (light, Brhaspati, Saturn) · until 09:55 more
Yoga	Shukla (“bright, pure”, auspicious) · until 01:07 (11.11) more
Karana	Bava (movable) · until 12:20 more
Vara	Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Tula (Libra), Moon: Karka (Cancer)

Changes during the day

from 09:55	nakshatra Ashlesha
from 12:20	tithi Krishna-ashtami
from 12:20	karana Balava
from 23:36	karana Kaulava
from 01:07 (11.11)	yoga Brahma

Sun and Moon

Dawn	07:13
Sunrise	07:54
Noon	12:13
Sunset	16:31
End of twilight	17:12
Moonrise	22:58
Moonset	13:52
Day length	8 h 36 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 09:55	from 12:20

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Pushya (07:54–09:55) is good for sowing.

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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), 12:20–13:04
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 07:54–09:55

Krakacha Yoga 07:54–12:20 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:54–12:20 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 12:20–07:56 (11.11)

Anandadi: Utpata 07:54–09:55 Anandadi: Mrityu 09:55–07:56 (11.11)

Gandanta (nakshatra): 03:20–15:07 (11.11)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	05:51–06:53
Abhijit Muhurta	11:55–12:30
Vijaya Muhurta	13:39–14:13
Godhuli	16:31–17:02
Pradosha	16:31–19:36
Nishitha	23:43–00:45 (11.11)
Amrita Kalam	07:39–09:13 (11.11)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	11:08–12:13
Yamaganda	14:22–15:27
Gulika Kalam	08:59–10:03
Dur Muhurta	09:38–10:12, 12:30–13:04
Varjyam	22:20–23:54

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 07:54–08:38

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 07:54–08:38
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	good 07:54–08:38
Bathing, washing hair	good 07:54–09:55

Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Pushya until 09:55, Ashlesha from 09:55; tithi Krishna-saptami until 12:20, Krishna-ashtami from 12:20; lagna Tula 07:54, Vrischika 08:38, Dhanu 11:22, Makara 13:14, Kumbha 14:18, Mina 15:02, Mesha 15:43

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Pushya (until 09:55) — increase in wealth; Ashlesha (from 09:55) — physical affliction (suffering); Friday — universal respect.

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

Krishna-ashtami 12:20–16:31: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Cautions:

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

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Day summary

Unfavourable day · score S = −4

Strict prohibition: Anandadi: Utpata

+2 Pushya 07:54–09:55+2 Ravi Yoga 07:54–09:55+1 Yoga Shukla 07:54–01:07 (11.11)+1 Auspicious weekday0 Anandadi: Utpata 07:54–09:55 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Ashtami 12:20–07:56 (11.11)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 09:55–07:56 (11.11)−1 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 12:20–07:56 (11.11)−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:54–12:20−3 Anandadi: Mrityu 09:55–07:56 (11.11)−3 Krakacha Yoga 07:54–12:20

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 07:54

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Yoga Brahma, Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi); cons: Rikta tithi, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
Month	Kartika (amanta) · Margashirsha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Hemalamba (No. 31) · Shaka 1939 · Vikram 2074 more

At sunrise 07:56

Tithi	8Krishna-ashtami (Jaya, Vasus) · until 11:00 more
Nakshatra	Ashlesha, pada 4 (sharp, Naga - the lord of snakes (Sharpa), Mercury) · until 09:13 more Gandamula
Yoga	Brahma (“Brahma, sacred knowledge”, auspicious) · until 23:06 more
Karana	Kaulava (movable) · until 11:00 more
Vara	Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Tula (Libra), Moon: Karka (Cancer)

Changes during the day

from 09:13	nakshatra Magha
from 11:00	tithi Krishna-navami
from 11:00	karana Taitila
from 22:32	karana Gara
from 23:06	yoga Indra

Sun and Moon

Dawn	07:15
Sunrise	07:56
Noon	12:13
Sunset	16:29
End of twilight	17:10
Moonrise	none
Moonset	14:23
Day length	8 h 33 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 09:13	from 11:00

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, Magha (09:13–16:29) is good for sowing, for root crops.

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Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 11:00–07:58 (12.11)

Anandadi: Manasa 07:56–09:13 Anandadi: Padma 09:13–07:58 (12.11)

Gandanta (nakshatra): 03:20–15:07
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Ashlesha

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	05:53–06:55
Abhijit Muhurta	11:56–12:30
Vijaya Muhurta	13:38–14:13
Godhuli	16:29–17:00
Pradosha	16:29–19:35
Nishitha	23:43–00:45 (12.11)
Amrita Kalam	07:39–09:13, 06:39–08:14 (12.11)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	10:05–11:09
Yamaganda	13:17–14:21
Gulika Kalam	07:56–09:00
Dur Muhurta	07:56–08:31, 08:31–09:05
Varjyam	21:07–22:43

Haircut and shaving

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

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

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

Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Ashlesha until 09:13, Magha from 09:13; tithi Krishna-ashtami until 11:00, Krishna-navami from 11:00; lagna Tula 07:56, Vrischika 08:34, Dhanu 11:18, Makara 13:10, Kumbha 14:14, Mina 14:58, Mesha 15:39

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Ashlesha (until 09:13) — physical affliction (suffering); Magha (from 09:13) — loss of property; Saturday — decline of physical strength.

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

Krishna-ashtami 07:56–11:00: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Krishna-navami 11:00–16:29: 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).

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 07:56–23:06+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 11:00–07:58 (12.11)+1 Anandadi: Padma 09:13–07:58 (12.11)−1 Gandanta 07:56–15:07−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 07:56–09:13−1 Rikta tithi 11:00–07:58 (12.11)

Panchanga at sunrise 07:56

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Yoga Indra, Anandadi: Chhatra; cons: Rikta tithi, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
Month	Kartika (amanta) · Margashirsha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Hemalamba (No. 31) · Shaka 1939 · Vikram 2074 more

At sunrise 07:58

Tithi	9Krishna-navami (Rikta, Serpent (Naga)) · until 10:12 more
Nakshatra	Magha, pada 4 (fierce, Pitris or Pitars - ancestors of the clan, forefathers, Ketu) · until 09:02 more Gandamula
Yoga	Indra (“Indra, lord”, auspicious) · until 21:30 more
Karana	Gara (movable) · until 10:12 more
Vara	Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Tula (Libra), Moon: Simha (Leo)

Changes during the day

from 09:02	nakshatra Purva-Phalguni
from 10:12	tithi Krishna-dashami
from 10:12	karana Vanija
from 21:30	yoga Vaidhriti
from 22:00	karana Vishti

Sun and Moon

Dawn	07:17
Sunrise	07:58
Noon	12:13
Sunset	16:28
End of twilight	17:09
Moonrise	00:15
Moonset	14:48
Day length	8 h 29 min

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 09:02	from 10:12

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Magha (07:58–09:02) is good for sowing, for root crops.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Phalguni (09:02–16:28) is good for root crops.

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Muhurta

Yamaghanta 07:58–09:02

Anandadi: Chhatra 09:02–08:00 (13.11) Anandadi: Mudgara 07:58–09:02

Bhadra on earth: 22:00–09:55 (13.11); Bhadra Puchha 23:50–01:02 (13.11); Bhadra Mukha 01:02–03:00 (13.11)
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Magha

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	05:55–06:56
Abhijit Muhurta	11:56–12:30
Vijaya Muhurta	13:38–14:12
Godhuli	16:28–16:59
Pradosha	16:28–19:34
Nishitha	23:43–00:45 (13.11)
Amrita Kalam	06:39–08:14, 02:51–04:29 (13.11)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	15:24–16:28
Yamaganda	12:13–13:17
Gulika Kalam	14:20–15:24
Dur Muhurta	15:20–15:54
Varjyam	17:08–18:45

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: bad throughout the daytime

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

Cutting hair, shaving	bad throughout the daytime
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	bad throughout the daytime
Bathing, washing hair	average 10:12–11:14, 13:06–14:10, 14:54–15:35

Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Magha until 09:02, Purva-Phalguni from 09:02; tithi Krishna-navami until 10:12, Krishna-dashami from 10:12; lagna Tula 07:58, Vrischika 08:30, Dhanu 11:14, Makara 13:06, Kumbha 14:10, Mina 14:54, Mesha 15:35

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Magha (until 09:02) — loss of property; Purva-Phalguni (from 09:02) — ill health; Sunday — physical well-being.

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

Krishna-navami 07:58–10:12: 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).

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 Indra 07:58–21:30+1 Anandadi: Chhatra 09:02–08:00 (13.11)0 Anandadi: Mudgara 07:58–09:020 Yamaghanta 07:58–09:02−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 07:58–09:02−2 Rikta tithi 07:58–10:12

Panchanga at sunrise 07:58

Summary	Unfavourable day — many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower), Vaidhriti
Month	Kartika (amanta) · Margashirsha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Hemalamba (No. 31) · Shaka 1939 · Vikram 2074 more

At sunrise 08:00

Tithi	10Krishna-dashami (Purna, Dharma) · until 09:55 more
Nakshatra	Purva-Phalguni, pada 4 (fierce, Bhaga (Share, Distributor) - god of wealth and family, Venus) · until 09:20 more
Yoga	Vaidhriti (“without support, discord”, inauspicious) · until 20:17 more
Karana	Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 09:55 more
Vara	Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Tula (Libra), Moon: Simha (Leo)

Changes during the day

from 09:20	nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni
from 09:55	tithi Krishna-ekadashi
from 09:55	karana Bava
from 20:17	yoga Vishkambha
from 21:57	karana Balava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	07:19
Sunrise	08:00
Noon	12:13
Sunset	16:26
End of twilight	17:07
Moonrise	01:31
Moonset	15:09
Day length	8 h 25 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 09:20	from 09:55

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Phalguni (08:00–09:20) is good for root crops.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Phalguni (09:20–16:26) is good for sowing.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 08:00–09:55: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Muhurta

Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 09:55–08:03 (14.11) Krakacha Yoga 09:55–08:03 (14.11)

Anandadi: Dhwaja 08:00–09:20 Anandadi: Shrivatsa 09:20–08:03 (14.11)

Bhadra on earth: 22:00 (12.11)–09:55; Bhadra Puchha 23:50 (12.11)–01:02; Bhadra Mukha 01:02–03:00
Gandanta (tithi): 09:31–10:19

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	05:56–06:58
Abhijit Muhurta	11:56–12:30
Vijaya Muhurta	13:37–14:11
Godhuli	16:26–16:57
Pradosha	16:26–19:33
Nishitha	23:43–00:45 (14.11)
Amrita Kalam	02:40–04:19 (14.11)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	09:04–10:07
Yamaganda	11:10–12:13
Gulika Kalam	13:16–14:19
Dur Muhurta	12:30–13:04, 14:11–14:45
Varjyam	16:46–18:25

Haircut and shaving

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

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

Cutting hair, shaving	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Bathing, washing hair	good 09:20–11:10, 13:02–14:06, 14:50–15:31

Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Purva-Phalguni until 09:20, Uttara-Phalguni from 09:20; tithi Krishna-dashami until 09:55, Krishna-ekadashi from 09:55; lagna Tula 08:00, Vrischika 08:26, Dhanu 11:10, Makara 13:02, Kumbha 14:06, Mina 14:50, Mesha 15:31, Vrishabha 16:25

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Purva-Phalguni (until 09:20) — ill health; Uttara-Phalguni (from 09:20) — destruction of all diseases; Monday — clear, bright complexion.

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

Bhadra on earth 08:00–09:55: 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 08:00–16:26: 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).
Monday: according to the Kalaprakashika, it is good for a haircut only during the waxing Moon.

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Day summary

Unfavourable day · score S = −7

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

Avoid starting important matters: Vaidhriti

+1 Anandadi: Shrivatsa 09:20–08:03 (14.11)+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious nakshatra 09:20–08:03 (14.11)−1 Bhadra on earth 08:00–09:55−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 08:00–09:20−2 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 09:55–08:03 (14.11)−3 Krakacha Yoga 09:55–08:03 (14.11)−3 Vaidhriti 08:00–20:17

Panchanga at sunrise 08:00

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Anandadi: Prajapati, Auspicious nakshatra; cons: Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi), Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
Month	Kartika (amanta) · Margashirsha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Hemalamba (No. 31) · Shaka 1939 · Vikram 2074 more
Festivals	Utpanna Ekadashi

At sunrise 08:03

Tithi	11Krishna-ekadashi (Nanda, Rudra) · until 10:05 more
Nakshatra	Uttara-Phalguni, pada 4 (fixed, Aryaman (Lord of Hospitality), Sun) · until 10:06 more
Yoga	Vishkambha (“prop, bolt”, inauspicious) · until 19:23 more
Karana	Balava (movable) · until 10:05 more
Vara	Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Tula (Libra), Moon: Kanya (Virgo)

Changes during the day

from 10:05	tithi Krishna-dvadashi
from 10:05	karana Kaulava
from 10:06	nakshatra Hasta
from 19:23	yoga Priti
from 22:20	karana Taitila

Sun and Moon

Dawn	07:21
Sunrise	08:03
Noon	12:14
Sunset	16:24
End of twilight	17:06
Moonrise	02:46
Moonset	15:28
Day length	8 h 21 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 10:05	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 (08:03–10:06) is good for sowing.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Hasta (10:06–16:24) 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 09:55 (13.11)–10:05
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Parana (breaking the fast): 08:05–09:44 (15.11)

Muhurta

Tripushkar Yoga 10:05–10:06

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:03–10:05

Anandadi: Prajapati 08:03–10:06 Anandadi: Saumya 10:06–08:05 (15.11)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	05:58–07:00
Abhijit Muhurta	11:57–12:30
Vijaya Muhurta	13:37–14:10
Godhuli	16:24–16:55
Pradosha	16:24–19:32
Nishitha	23:43–00:46 (15.11)
Amrita Kalam	04:58–06:39 (15.11)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	14:19–15:21
Yamaganda	10:08–11:11
Gulika Kalam	12:13–13:16
Dur Muhurta	09:43–10:16, 22:40–23:43
Varjyam	18:54–20:35

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 08:03–08:22, 12:58–14:02, 14:46–15:27

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 08:03–08:22, 12:58–14:02, 14:46–15:27
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 08:03–08:22, 12:58–14:02, 14:46–15:27
Bathing, washing hair	average 08:03–11:06, 12:58–14:02, 14:46–15:27

Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni until 10:06, Hasta from 10:06; tithi Krishna-ekadashi until 10:05, Krishna-dvadashi from 10:05; lagna Tula 08:03, Vrischika 08:22, Dhanu 11:06, Makara 12:58, Kumbha 14:02, Mina 14:46, Mesha 15:27, Vrishabha 16:21

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); Tuesday — harm to longevity.

Cautions:

Ekadashi: by custom, those who fast on this day do not cut their hair or shave.
The Muhurta Chintamani warns: whoever shaves in 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

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: Prajapati 08:03–10:06+1 Auspicious nakshatra 08:03–10:060 Tripushkar Yoga 10:05–10:06−1 Surya Dagdha tithi 10:05–08:05 (15.11)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:03–10:05

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 08:03

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra), Surya Dagdha tithi
Month	Kartika (amanta) · Margashirsha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Hemalamba (No. 31) · Shaka 1939 · Vikram 2074 more
Festivals	Pradosha Vrat

At sunrise 08:05

Tithi	12Krishna-dvadashi (Bhadra, Sun (Ravi)) · until 10:40 more
Nakshatra	Hasta, pada 4 (light, Savitar (Animating, Awakening), Moon) · until 11:15 more
Yoga	Priti (“love, affection”, auspicious) · until 18:49 more
Karana	Taitila (movable) · until 10:40 more
Vara	Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Tula (Libra), Moon: Kanya (Virgo)

Changes during the day

from 10:40	tithi Krishna-trayodashi
from 10:40	karana Gara
from 11:15	nakshatra Chitra
from 18:49	yoga Ayushman
from 23:07	karana Vanija

Sun and Moon

Dawn	07:23
Sunrise	08:05
Noon	12:14
Sunset	16:22
End of twilight	17:04
Moonrise	03:59
Moonset	15:47
Day length	8 h 17 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 10:40	from 11:15

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Hasta (08:05–11:15) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Chitra (11:15–16:22) 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, 16:22–19:31
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:05–10:40 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 08:05–11:15

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 10:40–08:07 (16.11) Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 11:15–08:07 (16.11)

Anandadi: Ananda 08:05–11:15 Anandadi: Kaladanda 11:15–08:07 (16.11)

Surya Dagdha tithi: Krishna-dvadashi

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	05:59–07:02
Abhijit Muhurta	none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday
Vijaya Muhurta	13:36–14:10
Godhuli	16:22–16:54
Pradosha	16:22–19:31
Nishitha	23:43–00:46 (16.11)
Amrita Kalam	05:59–07:41 (16.11)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	12:13–13:16
Yamaganda	09:07–10:09
Gulika Kalam	11:11–12:13
Dur Muhurta	11:57–12:30
Varjyam	19:46–21:28

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 08:18–16:22

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 08:18–16:22
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 08:18–16:22
Bathing, washing hair	good 08:05–11:02, 12:54–13:58, 14:42–15:23

Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Hasta until 11:15, Chitra from 11:15; tithi Krishna-dvadashi until 10:40, Krishna-trayodashi from 10:40; lagna Tula 08:05, Vrischika 08:18, Dhanu 11:02, Makara 12:54, Kumbha 13:58, Mina 14:42, Mesha 15:23, Vrishabha 16:17

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Hasta (until 11:15) — imparting radiance (to the person); Chitra (from 11:15) — improvement of well-being; Wednesday — favour of the authorities.

Cautions:

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

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Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = +5

Avoid starting important matters: Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra)

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 08:05–11:15+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:05–10:40+1 Anandadi: Ananda 08:05–11:15+1 Auspicious nakshatra 08:05–11:15+1 Yoga Priti 08:05–18:49+1 Auspicious weekday0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 10:40–08:07 (16.11) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Anandadi: Kaladanda 11:15–08:07 (16.11)−1 Surya Dagdha tithi 08:05–10:40−2 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 11:15–08:07 (16.11)

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 08:05

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Sankranti day, Vishti (Bhadra)
Month	Kartika (amanta) · Margashirsha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Hemalamba (No. 31) · Shaka 1939 · Vikram 2074 more
Festivals	Vrischika Sankranti · Masik Shivaratri

At sunrise 08:07

Tithi	13Krishna-trayodashi (Jaya, God of Love) · until 11:39 more
Nakshatra	Chitra, pada 4 (soft, Tvashtri (Heavenly Architect) or Vishwakarma (Vastu God), Mars) · until 12:47 more
Yoga	Ayushman (“long-lived”, auspicious) · until 18:32 more
Karana	Vanija (movable) · until 11:39 more
Vara	Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Tula (Libra), Moon: Tula (Libra)

Changes during the day

from 11:39	tithi Krishna-chaturdashi
from 11:39	karana Vishti
from 12:47	nakshatra Swati
from 18:32	yoga Saubhagya
from 00:16 (17.11)	karana Shakuni

Sun and Moon

Dawn	07:24
Sunrise	08:07
Noon	12:14
Sunset	16:21
End of twilight	17:03
Moonrise	05:10
Moonset	16:06
Day length	8 h 14 min

Sky

Vrischika Sankr.	09:53 — the Sun enters Vrischika (Scorpio)

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 11:39	from 12:47

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, Chitra (08:07–12:47) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Swati (12:47–16:21) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 11:39–16:21: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Krishna-chaturdashi 11:39–16:21: according to the Kalaprakashika, ploughing on Chaturdashi puts the owner’s life in danger.

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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, 08:07–09:53
on the day the Sun enters the sign

Masik Shivaratri · Shiva

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

Rule: nishitha vyapini: midnight, 23:43–00:46 (17.11)
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Muhurta

Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 08:07–11:39 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 11:39–08:09 (17.11)

Anandadi: Chara 08:07–12:47 Anandadi: Sthira 12:47–08:09 (17.11)

Bhadra in the netherworld: 11:39–00:16 (17.11); Bhadra Mukha 11:39–13:46; Bhadra Puchha 23:03–00:19 (17.11)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	06:01–07:04
Abhijit Muhurta	11:57–12:30
Vijaya Muhurta	13:36–14:09
Godhuli	16:21–16:52
Pradosha	16:21–19:30
Nishitha	23:43–00:46 (17.11)
Amrita Kalam	05:11–06:55 (17.11)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	13:15–14:17
Yamaganda	08:07–09:08
Gulika Kalam	10:10–11:12
Dur Muhurta	10:51–11:24, 14:09–14:42
Varjyam	18:50–20:33

Haircut and shaving

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

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

Cutting hair, shaving	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Bathing, washing hair	good 08:07–10:58

Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Chitra until 12:47, Swati from 12:47; tithi Krishna-trayodashi until 11:39, Krishna-chaturdashi from 11:39; lagna Tula 08:07, Vrischika 08:14, Dhanu 10:58, Makara 12:50, Kumbha 13:54, Mina 14:38, Mesha 15:19, Vrishabha 16:13

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Chitra (until 12:47) — improvement of well-being; Swati (from 12:47) — relief from all suffering; Thursday — success.

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

Krishna-chaturdashi 11:39–16:21: a Rikta and Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Sankranti at 09:53 — a Parva day: no haircuts or shaving on this day (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).

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Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −5

Avoid starting important matters: Sankranti day

+1 Anandadi: Chara 08:07–12:47+1 Auspicious nakshatra 08:07–12:47+1 Yoga Ayushman 08:07–18:32+1 Auspicious weekday−1 Sankranti day−2 Krishna Chaturdashi 11:39–08:09 (17.11)−2 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 08:07–11:39−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 11:39–08:09 (17.11)−2 Vishti (Bhadra) 11:39–00:16 (17.11)

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 08:07

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Krishna Chaturdashi, Anandadi: Gada
Month	Kartika (amanta) · Margashirsha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Hemalamba (No. 31) · Shaka 1939 · Vikram 2074 more

At sunrise 08:09

Tithi	14Krishna-chaturdashi (Rikta, Kali) · until 13:00 more
Nakshatra	Swati, pada 3 (movable, Waiu (Wind), Rahu) · until 14:40 more
Yoga	Saubhagya (“good fortune, marital happiness”, auspicious) · until 18:31 more
Karana	Shakuni (fixed, inauspicious) · until 13:00 more
Vara	Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Vrischika (Scorpio), Moon: Tula (Libra)

Changes during the day

from 13:00	tithi Amavasya
from 13:00	karana Chatushpada
from 14:40	nakshatra Vishakha
from 18:31	yoga Shobhana
from 01:48 (18.11)	karana Naga

Sun and Moon

Dawn	07:26
Sunrise	08:09
Noon	12:14
Sunset	16:19
End of twilight	17:01
Moonrise	06:21
Moonset	16:27
Day length	8 h 10 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 13:00	from 14:40

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Swati (08:09–14:40) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Vishakha (14:40–16:19) is good for sowing, for root crops.
Shakuni 08:09–13:00: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it (it is suitable for sowing).
Chatushpada 13:00–16:19: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Krishna-chaturdashi 08:09–13:00: according to the Kalaprakashika, ploughing on Chaturdashi puts the owner’s life in danger.

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Muhurta

Anandadi: Matanga 14:40–08:11 (18.11) Anandadi: Gada 08:09–14:40

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	06:02–07:05
Abhijit Muhurta	11:57–12:30
Vijaya Muhurta	13:36–14:08
Godhuli	16:19–16:51
Pradosha	16:19–19:29
Nishitha	23:43–00:47 (18.11)
Amrita Kalam	07:17–09:02 (18.11)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	11:13–12:14
Yamaganda	14:16–15:18
Gulika Kalam	09:10–10:11
Dur Muhurta	09:47–10:19, 12:30–13:03
Varjyam	20:48–22:32

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 08:09–15:15

Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Swati until 14:40, Vishakha from 14:40; tithi Krishna-chaturdashi until 13:00, Amavasya from 13:00; lagna Tula 08:09, Vrischika 08:10, Dhanu 10:54, Makara 12:46, Kumbha 13:51, Mina 14:34, Mesha 15:15, Vrishabha 16:09

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Swati (until 14:40) — relief from all suffering; Vishakha (from 14:40) — loss of money; Friday — universal respect.

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

Krishna-chaturdashi 08:09–13:00: a Rikta and Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Amavasya 13:00–16:19: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Cautions:

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

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Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −1

Avoid starting important matters: Krishna Chaturdashi

+1 Auspicious nakshatra 08:09–14:40+1 Yoga Saubhagya 08:09–18:31+1 Auspicious weekday0 Anandadi: Matanga 14:40–08:11 (18.11)−1 Anandadi: Gada 08:09–14:40−3 Krishna Chaturdashi 08:09–13:00

Panchanga at sunrise 08:09

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Amavasya, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
Month	Kartika (amanta) · Margashirsha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Hemalamba (No. 31) · Shaka 1939 · Vikram 2074 more
Festivals	Shani Amavasya · Kartika Amavasya

At sunrise 08:11

Tithi	30Amavasya (Purna, Pitris (ancestors)) · until 14:42 more
Nakshatra	Vishakha, pada 3 (mixed, Indra and Agni, Jupiter) · until 16:54 more
Yoga	Shobhana (“splendid, beautiful”, auspicious) · until 18:46 more
Karana	Naga (fixed, inauspicious) · until 14:42 more
Vara	Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Vrischika (Scorpio), Moon: Tula (Libra)

Changes during the day

from 14:42	tithi Shukla-pratipat
from 14:42	karana Kimstughna
from 16:54	nakshatra Anuradha
from 18:46	yoga Atiganda
from 03:41 (19.11)	karana Bava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	07:28
Sunrise	08:11
Noon	12:14
Sunset	16:17
End of twilight	17:00
Moonrise	07:30
Moonset	16:51
Day length	8 h 06 min

Sky

New moon (Amavasya)	14:42

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 14:42

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 (08:11–16:17) is good for sowing, for root crops.
Naga 08:11–14:42: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Kimstughna 14:42–16:17: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

Shani Amavasya · Shani (Saturn)

A new moon on a Saturday — the best day to propitiate Shani: oil lamps, charity of black sesame and oil, worship of Hanuman.

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 13:00 (17.11)–14:42
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 13:00 (17.11)–14:42
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Muhurta

Anandadi: Shubha 08:11–16:54 Anandadi: Amrita 16:54–08:13 (19.11)

Gandanta (tithi): 14:16–15:08

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	06:04–07:07
Abhijit Muhurta	11:58–12:30
Vijaya Muhurta	13:35–14:08
Godhuli	16:17–16:49
Pradosha	16:17–19:28
Nishitha	23:43–00:47 (19.11)
Amrita Kalam	07:17–09:02, 07:57–09:43 (19.11)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	10:12–11:13
Yamaganda	13:15–14:16
Gulika Kalam	08:11–09:11
Dur Muhurta	08:11–08:43, 08:43–09:16
Varjyam	21:19–23:06

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: bad throughout the daytime

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

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

Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Vishakha; tithi Amavasya until 14:42, Shukla-pratipat from 14:42; lagna Vrischika 08:11, Dhanu 10:50, Makara 12:42, Kumbha 13:47, Mina 14:30, Mesha 15:12, Vrishabha 16:05

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Vishakha — loss of money; Saturday — decline of physical strength.

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

Amavasya 08:11–14:42: 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 = −2

Avoid starting important matters: Amavasya

+1 Anandadi: Shubha 08:11–16:54+1 Yoga Shobhana 08:11–18:46−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−3 Amavasya 08:11–14:42

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 08:11

Summary	Unfavourable day — Anandadi: Mrityu, Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi)
Month	Margashirsha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Hemalamba (No. 31) · Shaka 1939 · Vikram 2074 more
Festivals	Chandra Darshan

At sunrise 08:13

Tithi	1Shukla-pratipat (Nanda, Brahma) · until 16:44 more
Nakshatra	Anuradha, pada 3 (soft, Mitra (Friend), Saturn) · until 19:27 more
Yoga	Atiganda (“great danger”, inauspicious) · until 19:16 more
Karana	Bava (movable) · until 16:44 more
Vara	Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Vrischika (Scorpio), Moon: Vrischika (Scorpio)

Changes during the day

from 16:44	tithi Shukla-dvitya
from 16:44	karana Balava
from 19:16	yoga Sukarma
from 19:27	nakshatra Jyestha
from 05:53 (20.11)	karana Kaulava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	07:30
Sunrise	08:13
Noon	12:15
Sunset	16:16
End of twilight	16:59
Moonrise	08:36
Moonset	17:20
Day length	8 h 03 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Anuradha (08:13–16:16) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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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, 16:16–17:20
Crescent Moon above the horizon after sunset: 16:16–17:20

Muhurta

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:13–16:44 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 16:44–19:27

Anandadi: Mrityu 08:13–19:27 Anandadi: Kana 19:27–08:15 (20.11)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	06:05–07:09
Abhijit Muhurta	11:58–12:30
Vijaya Muhurta	13:35–14:07
Godhuli	16:16–16:48
Pradosha	16:16–19:28
Nishitha	23:43–00:47 (20.11)
Amrita Kalam	07:57–09:43

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	15:16–16:16
Yamaganda	12:14–13:15
Gulika Kalam	14:15–15:16
Dur Muhurta	15:11–15:44
Varjyam	01:43–03:30 (20.11)

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 08:13–10:46, 12:38–13:43, 14:27–15:08

Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Anuradha; tithi Shukla-pratipat; lagna Vrischika 08:13, Dhanu 10:46, Makara 12:38, Kumbha 13:43, Mina 14:27, Mesha 15:08, Vrishabha 16:01

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

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Unfavourable day · score S = −4

Strict prohibition: Anandadi: Mrityu

+1 Auspicious nakshatra 08:13–19:27−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:13–16:44−3 Anandadi: Mrityu 08:13–19:27

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 08:13

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Anandadi: Padma, Yoga Sukarma; cons: Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi), Fierce or sharp nakshatra
Month	Margashirsha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Hemalamba (No. 31) · Shaka 1939 · Vikram 2074 more

At sunrise 08:15

Tithi	2Shukla-dvitya (Bhadra, Vidhatr) · until 19:06 more
Nakshatra	Jyestha, pada 2 (sharp, Indra (Leader of the Gods), Mercury) · until 22:17 more Gandamula
Yoga	Sukarma (“good deed”, auspicious) · until 20:00 more
Karana	Kaulava (movable) · until 19:06 more
Vara	Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Vrischika (Scorpio), Moon: Vrischika (Scorpio)

Changes during the day

from 19:06	tithi Shukla-tritya
from 19:06	karana Taitila
from 20:00	yoga Dhriti
from 22:17	nakshatra Mula

Sun and Moon

Dawn	07:32
Sunrise	08:15
Noon	12:15
Sunset	16:14
End of twilight	16:57
Moonrise	09:39
Moonset	17:53
Day length	7 h 59 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise

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 (08:15–16:14) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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Muhurta

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:15–19:06

Anandadi: Padma 08:15–22:17 Anandadi: Lumbaka 22:17–08:17 (21.11)

Gandanta (nakshatra): 15:33–05:02 (21.11)
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Jyestha

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	06:07–07:11
Abhijit Muhurta	11:59–12:31
Vijaya Muhurta	13:34–14:06
Godhuli	16:14–16:47
Pradosha	16:14–19:27
Nishitha	23:43–00:48 (21.11)
Amrita Kalam	12:27–14:14

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	09:15–10:15
Yamaganda	11:15–12:15
Gulika Kalam	13:14–14:14
Dur Muhurta	12:31–13:02, 14:06–14:38
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	average throughout the daytime
Cutting toenails	average 12:34–13:39, 14:23–15:04, 15:57–16:14
Bathing, washing hair	average throughout the daytime

Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Jyestha; tithi Shukla-dvitya; lagna Vrischika 08:15, Dhanu 10:42, Makara 12:34, Kumbha 13:39, Mina 14:23, Mesha 15:04, Vrishabha 15:57

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Jyestha — loss (reduction) of landed property (real estate); Monday — clear, bright complexion.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = +1

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

+1 Anandadi: Padma 08:15–22:17+1 Yoga Sukarma 08:15–20:00+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 08:15–19:06−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 08:15–22:17−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:15–19:06

Panchanga at sunrise 08:15

Summary	Favourable day — Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Anandadi: Chhatra
Month	Margashirsha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Hemalamba (No. 31) · Shaka 1939 · Vikram 2074 more

At sunrise 08:17

Tithi	3Shukla-tritya (Jaya, Vishnu) · until 21:42 more
Nakshatra	Mula, pada 2 (sharp, Nirriti (Goddess of Destruction or Alakshmi), Ketu) · until 01:20 (22.11) more Gandamula
Yoga	Dhriti (“steadfastness, firmness”, auspicious) · until 20:55 more
Karana	Taitila (movable) · until 08:22 more
Vara	Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Vrischika (Scorpio), Moon: Dhanu (Sagittarius)

Changes during the day

from 08:22	karana Gara
from 20:55	yoga Shula
from 21:42	tithi Shukla-chaturti
from 21:42	karana Vanija
from 01:20 (22.11)	nakshatra Purva-Ashadha

Sun and Moon

Dawn	07:33
Sunrise	08:17
Noon	12:15
Sunset	16:13
End of twilight	16:56
Moonrise	10:36
Moonset	18:34
Day length	7 h 56 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Mula (08:17–16:13) is good for sowing, for root crops.

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Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:17–21:42 Ravi Yoga 01:20–08:18 (22.11)

Anandadi: Chhatra 08:17–01:20 (22.11) Anandadi: Mitra 01:20–08:18 (22.11)

Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Mula

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	06:08–07:12
Abhijit Muhurta	11:59–12:31
Vijaya Muhurta	13:34–14:06
Godhuli	16:13–16:45
Pradosha	16:13–19:26
Nishitha	23:44–00:48 (22.11)
Amrita Kalam	18:07–19:56

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	14:14–15:13
Yamaganda	10:16–11:15
Gulika Kalam	12:15–13:14
Dur Muhurta	09:52–10:24, 22:39–23:44
Varjyam	23:32–01:20 (22.11)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 12:30–13:35, 14:19–15:00, 15:53–16:13

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	average 12:30–13:35, 14:19–15:00, 15:53–16:13
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 12:30–13:35, 14:19–15:00, 15:53–16:13
Bathing, washing hair	average 08:17–10:38, 12:30–13:35, 14:19–15:00 and another 1

Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Mula; tithi Shukla-tritya; lagna Vrischika 08:17, Dhanu 10:38, Makara 12:30, Kumbha 13:35, Mina 14:19, Mesha 15:00, Vrishabha 15:53

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Mula — ruin of the family; Tuesday — harm to longevity.

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Favourable day · score S = +3

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

+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:17–21:42+1 Anandadi: Chhatra 08:17–01:20 (22.11)+1 Yoga Dhriti 08:17–20:55+1 Auspicious tithi 08:17–21:42−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 08:17–01:20 (22.11)

Panchanga at sunrise 08:17

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Ravi Yoga, Anandadi: Shrivatsa; cons: Vishti (Bhadra), Rikta tithi
Month	Margashirsha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Hemalamba (No. 31) · Shaka 1939 · Vikram 2074 more
Festivals	Vinayaka Chaturthi

At sunrise 08:18

Tithi	4Shukla-chaturti (Rikta, Yama) · until 00:25 (23.11) more
Nakshatra	Purva-Ashadha, pada 2 (fierce, Varuna, Venus) · until 04:29 (23.11) more
Yoga	Shula (“spear, sharp pain”, inauspicious) · until 21:54 more
Karana	Vanija (movable) · until 11:03 more
Vara	Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Vrischika (Scorpio), Moon: Dhanu (Sagittarius)

Changes during the day

from 11:03	karana Vishti
from 21:54	yoga Ganda
from 00:25 (23.11)	tithi Shukla-panchami
from 00:25 (23.11)	karana Bava
from 04:29 (23.11)	nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha

Sun and Moon

Dawn	07:35
Sunrise	08:18
Noon	12:15
Sunset	16:12
End of twilight	16:55
Moonrise	11:25
Moonset	19:23
Day length	7 h 53 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise

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 (08:18–16:12) is good for root crops.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 11:03–16:12: 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), 11:28–13:02
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 08:18–04:29 (23.11)

Anandadi: Shrivatsa 08:18–04:29 (23.11) Anandadi: Vajra 04:29–08:20 (23.11)

Bhadra in the netherworld: 11:03–00:25 (23.11); Bhadra Mukha 11:03–13:17; Bhadra Puchha 23:05–00:25 (23.11)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	06:10–07:14
Abhijit Muhurta	none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday
Vijaya Muhurta	13:34–14:05
Godhuli	16:12–16:44
Pradosha	16:12–19:25
Nishitha	23:44–00:48 (23.11)
Amrita Kalam	23:03–00:52 (23.11)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	12:15–13:14
Yamaganda	09:18–10:17
Gulika Kalam	11:16–12:15
Dur Muhurta	11:59–12:31
Varjyam	12:12–14:00

Haircut and shaving

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

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

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

Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Purva-Ashadha; tithi Shukla-chaturti; lagna Vrischika 08:18, Dhanu 10:35, Makara 12:27, Kumbha 13:31, Mina 14:15, Mesha 14:56, Vrishabha 15:49

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

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

Shukla-chaturti 08:18–16:12: 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 08:18–04:29 (23.11)+1 Anandadi: Shrivatsa 08:18–04:29 (23.11)+1 Auspicious weekday−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 08:18–04:29 (23.11)−2 Rikta tithi 08:18–00:25 (23.11)−2 Vishti (Bhadra) 11:03–00:25 (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	Best day — Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Anandadi: Saumya
Month	Margashirsha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Hemalamba (No. 31) · Shaka 1939 · Vikram 2074 more
Festivals	Vivah Panchami

At sunrise 08:20

Tithi	5Shukla-panchami (Purna, Soma) · until 03:04 (24.11) more
Nakshatra	Uttara-Ashadha, pada 1 (fixed, Vishva-Deva (All Gods), Sun) · until 07:32 (24.11) more
Yoga	Ganda (“danger, knot”, inauspicious) · until 22:52 more
Karana	Bava (movable) · until 13:46 more
Vara	Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Vrischika (Scorpio), Moon: Dhanu (Sagittarius)

Changes during the day

from 13:46	karana Balava
from 22:52	yoga Vriddhi
from 03:04 (24.11)	tithi Shukla-shashti
from 03:04 (24.11)	karana Kaulava
from 07:32 (24.11)	nakshatra Shravana

Sun and Moon

Dawn	07:37
Sunrise	08:20
Noon	12:16
Sunset	16:10
End of twilight	16:54
Moonrise	12:07
Moonset	20:18
Day length	7 h 49 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 (08:20–16:10) 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 00:25–03:04 (24.11)
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:20–03:04 (24.11) Ravi Yoga 07:32–08:22 (24.11)

Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:04–08:22 (24.11)

Anandadi: Saumya 08:20–00:48 (24.11) Anandadi: Dhwanksha 00:48–08:22 (24.11)

Gandanta (tithi): 02:38–03:31 (24.11)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	06:11–07:16
Abhijit Muhurta	12:00–12:31
Vijaya Muhurta	13:34–14:05
Godhuli	16:10–16:43
Pradosha	16:10–19:25
Nishitha	23:44–00:49 (24.11)
Amrita Kalam	00:19–02:08 (24.11)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	13:14–14:13
Yamaganda	08:20–09:19
Gulika Kalam	10:18–11:17
Dur Muhurta	10:57–11:28, 14:05–14:36
Varjyam	13:30–15:18

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 12:23–13:27, 14:11–14:52, 15:45–16:10

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 12:23–13:27, 14:11–14:52, 15:45–16:10
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	good 12:23–13:27, 14:11–14:52, 15:45–16:10
Bathing, washing hair	good 08:20–10:31, 12:23–13:27, 14:11–14:52 and another 1

Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha; tithi Shukla-panchami; lagna Vrischika 08:20, Dhanu 10:31, Makara 12:23, Kumbha 13:27, Mina 14:11, Mesha 14:52, Vrishabha 15:45

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Uttara-Ashadha — improved health; Thursday — success.

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Best day · score S = +6

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

+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:20–03:04 (24.11)+1 Anandadi: Saumya 08:20–00:48 (24.11)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 08:20–07:32 (24.11)+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 08:20–03:04 (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	Unfavourable day — Visha Yoga (weekday, tithi and nakshatra), Anandadi: Dhumra
Month	Margashirsha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Hemalamba (No. 31) · Shaka 1939 · Vikram 2074 more
Festivals	Skanda Shashti

At sunrise 08:22

Tithi	6Shukla-shashti (Nanda, Kartikeya) · until 05:27 (25.11) more
Nakshatra	Shravana, pada 1 (movable, Shri Vishnu, Moon) · until 10:18 (25.11) more
Yoga	Vriddhi (“growth, increase”, auspicious) · until 23:40 more
Karana	Kaulava (movable) · until 16:19 more
Vara	Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Vrischika (Scorpio), Moon: Makara (Capricorn)

Changes during the day

from 16:19	karana Taitila
from 23:40	yoga Dhruva
from 05:27 (25.11)	tithi Shukla-saptami
from 05:27 (25.11)	karana Gara

Sun and Moon

Dawn	07:39
Sunrise	08:22
Noon	12:16
Sunset	16:09
End of twilight	16:53
Moonrise	12:42
Moonset	21:20
Day length	7 h 46 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, Shravana (08:22–16:09) 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 03:04–05:27 (25.11)
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:22–05:27 (25.11) Ravi Yoga all day Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day

Visha Yoga (weekday, tithi and nakshatra) 08:22–05:27 (25.11) Krakacha Yoga 05:27–08:24 (25.11) Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:27–08:24 (25.11)

Anandadi: Kaladanda 08:22–09:20 Anandadi: Dhumra 09:20–08:24 (25.11)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	06:13–07:17
Abhijit Muhurta	12:00–12:31
Vijaya Muhurta	13:33–14:05
Godhuli	16:09–16:41
Pradosha	16:09–19:24
Nishitha	23:44–00:49 (25.11)
Amrita Kalam	22:42–00:29 (25.11)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	11:17–12:16
Yamaganda	14:12–15:11
Gulika Kalam	09:21–10:19
Dur Muhurta	09:56–10:27, 12:31–13:02
Varjyam	12:00–13:47

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average throughout the daytime

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average throughout the daytime
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average throughout the daytime
Bathing, washing hair	good 08:22–10:27, 12:19–13:23, 14:07–14:48 and another 1

Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Shravana; tithi Shukla-shashti; lagna Vrischika 08:22, Dhanu 10:27, Makara 12:19, Kumbha 13:23, Mina 14:07, Mesha 14:48, Vrishabha 15:41

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

Unfavourable day · score S = +1

Strict prohibition: Visha Yoga (weekday, tithi and nakshatra)

+2 Ravi Yoga all day+1 Auspicious nakshatra all day+1 Yoga Vriddhi 08:22–23:40+1 Auspicious weekday0 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:22–05:27 (25.11) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Anandadi: Dhumra 09:20–08:24 (25.11)−3 Visha Yoga (weekday, tithi and nakshatra) 08:22–05:27 (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	Best day — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Ravi Yoga; auspicious time — until 10:18
Month	Margashirsha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Hemalamba (No. 31) · Shaka 1939 · Vikram 2074 more

At sunrise 08:24

Tithi	7Shukla-saptami (Bhadra, Indra) · until 07:21 (26.11) more
Nakshatra	Shravana, pada 4 (movable, Shri Vishnu, Moon) · until 10:18 more
Yoga	Dhruva (“fixed, constant (the Pole Star)”, auspicious) · until 00:07 (26.11) more
Karana	Gara (movable) · until 18:29 more
Vara	Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Vrischika (Scorpio), Moon: Makara (Capricorn)

Changes during the day

from 10:18	nakshatra Dhanishtha
from 18:29	karana Vanija
from 00:07 (26.11)	yoga Vyaghata
from 07:21 (26.11)	tithi Shukla-ashtami
from 07:21 (26.11)	karana Vishti

Sun and Moon

Dawn	07:40
Sunrise	08:24
Noon	12:16
Sunset	16:08
End of twilight	16:52
Moonrise	13:11
Moonset	22:26
Day length	7 h 43 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 10:18

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Shravana (08:24–10:18) is good for sowing.

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Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 08:24–10:18 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 08:24–10:18 Dwipushkar Yoga 10:18–07:21 (26.11)

Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:24–07:21 (26.11)

Anandadi: Sthira 08:24–10:18 Anandadi: Vardhamana 10:18–08:26 (26.11)

Bhadra on earth: 07:21–20:02 (26.11); Bhadra Puchha 09:14–10:30 (26.11); Bhadra Mukha 10:30–12:36 (26.11)
Mrityu Panchaka: 23:30–13:42 (30.11)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	06:14–07:19
Abhijit Muhurta	12:00–12:31
Vijaya Muhurta	13:33–14:04
Godhuli	16:08–16:40
Pradosha	16:08–19:23
Nishitha	23:44–00:49 (26.11)
Amrita Kalam	01:11–02:56 (26.11)

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	14:41–16:26

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average throughout the daytime

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

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

Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Shravana until 10:18, Dhanishtha from 10:18; tithi Shukla-saptami; lagna Vrischika 08:24, Dhanu 10:23, Makara 12:15, Kumbha 13:19, Mina 14:03, Mesha 14:44, Vrishabha 15:38

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Shravana (until 10:18) — bodily development (physical growth); Dhanishtha (from 10:18) — longevity (increased vitality); Saturday — decline of physical strength.

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Best day · score S = +8

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

Auspicious time ends by 10:18

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 08:24–10:18+2 Ravi Yoga 08:24–10:18+1 Anandadi: Sthira 08:24–10:18+1 Auspicious nakshatra 08:24–10:18+1 Yoga Dhruva 08:24–00:07 (26.11)+1 Auspicious tithi 08:24–07:21 (26.11)0 Dwipushkar Yoga 10:18–07:21 (26.11)0 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:24–07:21 (26.11) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)

Panchanga at sunrise 08:24

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Bhadra on earth, Tryahasparsha
Month	Margashirsha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Hemalamba (No. 31) · Shaka 1939 · Vikram 2074 more
Festivals	Masik Durgashtami

At sunrise 08:26

Tithi	8Shukla-ashtami (Jaya, Vasus) · until 08:32 (27.11) more the tithi will also last until tomorrow’s sunrise (tryahasparsha)
Nakshatra	Dhanishtha, pada 4 (movable, Vasu (kind) - 8 phenomena of nature, assistants of Indra, Mars) · until 12:33 more
Yoga	Vyaghata (“crushing blow”, inauspicious) · until 00:05 (27.11) more
Karana	Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 20:02 more
Vara	Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Vrischika (Scorpio), Moon: Kumbha (Aquarius)

Changes during the day

from 12:33	nakshatra Shatabhisha
from 20:02	karana Bava
from 00:05 (27.11)	yoga Harshana

Sun and Moon

Dawn	07:42
Sunrise	08:26
Noon	12:16
Sunset	16:07
End of twilight	16:51
Moonrise	13:36
Moonset	23:36
Day length	7 h 40 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 12:33

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, Shatabhisha (12:33–16:07) is good for sowing.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 08:26–16:07: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

Masik Durgashtami · Durga

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

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 07:21–08:32 (27.11)
the tithi spans two sunrises — the first day is chosen by rule

Muhurta

Anandadi: Matanga 08:26–12:33 Anandadi: Rakshasa 12:33–08:28 (27.11)

Bhadra on earth: 07:21–20:02; Bhadra Puchha 09:14–10:30; Bhadra Mukha 10:30–12:36
Mrityu Panchaka: 23:30 (25.11)–13:42 (30.11)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	06:16–07:21
Abhijit Muhurta	12:01–12:32
Vijaya Muhurta	13:33–14:04
Godhuli	16:07–16:39
Pradosha	16:07–19:23
Nishitha	23:44–00:50 (27.11)
Amrita Kalam	06:27–08:09 (27.11)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	15:09–16:07
Yamaganda	12:16–13:14
Gulika Kalam	14:11–15:09
Dur Muhurta	15:05–15:36
Varjyam	20:14–21:56

Haircut and shaving

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

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

Cutting hair, shaving	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Bathing, washing hair	average 08:26–10:19, 12:11–13:15, 13:59–14:40 and another 1

Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Dhanishtha until 12:33, Shatabhisha from 12:33; tithi Shukla-ashtami; lagna Vrischika 08:26, Dhanu 10:19, Makara 12:11, Kumbha 13:15, Mina 13:59, Mesha 14:40, Vrishabha 15:34

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Dhanishtha (until 12:33) — longevity (increased vitality); Shatabhisha (from 12:33) — gaining strength; Sunday — physical well-being.

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

Shukla-ashtami 08:26–16:07: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Bhadra on earth 08:26–16:07: no shaving or haircuts during Vishti Karana (according to the Muhurta Chintamani, Bhadra does harm when it is on earth; in heaven and in the netherworld its influence on earth is weak).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −5

Avoid starting important matters: Bhadra on earth

+1 Anandadi: Matanga 08:26–12:33+1 Auspicious nakshatra 08:26–12:330 Anandadi: Rakshasa 12:33–08:28 (27.11)−1 Ashtami all day−1 Panchaka all day−2 Tryahasparsha−3 Bhadra on earth 08:26–20:02

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 08:26

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Anandadi: Amrita, Auspicious nakshatra; cons: Rikta tithi, Panchaka
Month	Margashirsha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Hemalamba (No. 31) · Shaka 1939 · Vikram 2074 more

At sunrise 08:28

Tithi	8Shukla-ashtami (Jaya, Vasus) · until 08:32 more vriddhi: the same tithi also prevailed at yesterday’s sunrise
Nakshatra	Shatabhisha, pada 4 (movable, Varuna, Rahu) · until 14:07 more
Yoga	Harshana (“delighting”, auspicious) · until 23:27 more
Karana	Bava (movable) · until 08:32 more
Vara	Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Vrischika (Scorpio), Moon: Kumbha (Aquarius)

Changes during the day

from 08:32	tithi Shukla-navami
from 08:32	karana Balava
from 14:07	nakshatra Purva-Bhadra
from 20:50	karana Kaulava
from 23:27	yoga Vajra

Sun and Moon

Dawn	07:43
Sunrise	08:28
Noon	12:17
Sunset	16:05
End of twilight	16:50
Moonrise	13:58
Moonset	none
Day length	7 h 37 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 08:32	from 14:07

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, Shatabhisha (08:28–14:07) is good for sowing.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Bhadra (14:07–16:05) is good for root crops.

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Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 14:07–08:29 (28.11)

Anandadi: Amrita 08:28–14:07 Anandadi: Musala 14:07–08:29 (28.11)

Mrityu Panchaka: 23:30 (25.11)–13:42 (30.11)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	06:17–07:22
Abhijit Muhurta	12:01–12:32
Vijaya Muhurta	13:33–14:03
Godhuli	16:05–16:38
Pradosha	16:05–19:22
Nishitha	23:45–00:50 (28.11)
Amrita Kalam	06:36–08:15 (28.11)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	09:25–10:22
Yamaganda	11:19–12:17
Gulika Kalam	13:14–14:11
Dur Muhurta	12:32–13:02, 14:03–14:34
Varjyam	20:43–22:21

Haircut and shaving

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

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

Cutting hair, shaving	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Bathing, washing hair	average 08:32–14:36, 15:30–16:05

Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Shatabhisha until 14:07, Purva-Bhadra from 14:07; tithi Shukla-ashtami until 08:32, Shukla-navami from 08:32; lagna Vrischika 08:28, Dhanu 10:15, Makara 12:07, Kumbha 13:11, Mina 13:55, Mesha 14:36, Vrishabha 15:30

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Shatabhisha (until 14:07) — gaining strength; Purva-Bhadra (from 14:07) — facing death (dangers); Monday — clear, bright complexion.

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

Shukla-ashtami 08:28–08:32: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Shukla-navami 08:32–16:05: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = +1

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

+1 Anandadi: Amrita 08:28–14:07+1 Auspicious nakshatra 08:28–14:07+1 Yoga Harshana 08:28–23:27+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Ravi Yoga 14:07–08:29 (28.11)0 Anandadi: Musala 14:07–08:29 (28.11)0 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 14:07–08:29 (28.11)−1 Panchaka all day−2 Rikta tithi 08:32–08:29 (28.11)

Panchanga at sunrise 08:28

Summary	Unfavourable day — many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower), Kshaya tithi
Month	Margashirsha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Hemalamba (No. 31) · Shaka 1939 · Vikram 2074 more

At sunrise 08:29

Tithi	9Shukla-navami (Rikta, Serpent (Naga)) · until 08:54 more
Nakshatra	Purva-Bhadra, pada 3 (fierce, Aja Ekapad - sunbeam or lightning strike, Jupiter) · until 14:51 more
Yoga	Vajra (“diamond, thunderbolt”, inauspicious) · until 22:08 more
Karana	Kaulava (movable) · until 08:54 more
Vara	Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Vrischika (Scorpio), Moon: Kumbha (Aquarius)

Changes during the day

from 08:54	tithi Shukla-dashami (kshaya: not present at any sunrise)
from 08:54	karana Taitila
from 14:51	nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra
from 20:44	karana Gara
from 22:08	yoga Siddhi
from 08:21 (29.11)	tithi Shukla-ekadashi
from 08:21 (29.11)	karana Vanija

Sun and Moon

Dawn	07:45
Sunrise	08:29
Noon	12:17
Sunset	16:04
End of twilight	16:49
Moonrise	14:19
Moonset	00:49
Day length	7 h 34 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 08:54	from 14:51

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 (08:29–14:51) is good for root crops.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Bhadra (14:51–16:04) is good for sowing.

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Muhurta

Ravi Yoga all day Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 14:51–08:31 (29.11) Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 14:51–08:31 (29.11)

Krakacha Yoga 08:54–08:21 (29.11) Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:21–08:31 (29.11)

Anandadi: Siddhi 14:51–08:31 (29.11) Anandadi: Kana 08:29–14:51

Mrityu Panchaka: 23:30 (25.11)–13:42 (30.11)
Gandanta (tithi): 07:58–08:44 (29.11)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	06:18–07:24
Abhijit Muhurta	12:02–12:32
Vijaya Muhurta	13:33–14:03
Godhuli	16:04–16:37
Pradosha	16:04–19:22
Nishitha	23:45–00:51 (29.11)
Amrita Kalam	none on this day

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	00:23–01:59 (29.11)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 12:03–13:07, 13:51–14:32, 14:51–16:04

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	average 12:03–13:07, 13:51–14:32, 14:51–16:04
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 12:03–13:07, 13:51–14:32, 14:51–16:04
Bathing, washing hair	average 08:54–10:11, 12:03–13:07, 13:51–14:32 and another 1

Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Purva-Bhadra until 14:51, Uttara-Bhadra from 14:51; tithi Shukla-navami until 08:54, Shukla-dashami from 08:54; lagna Vrischika 08:29, Dhanu 10:11, Makara 12:03, Kumbha 13:07, Mina 13:51, Mesha 14:32, Vrishabha 15:26

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Purva-Bhadra (until 14:51) — facing death (dangers); Uttara-Bhadra (from 14:51) — a good life; Tuesday — harm to longevity.

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

Shukla-navami 08:29–08:54: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Unfavourable day · score S = −7

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

Avoid starting important matters: Kshaya tithi

+2 Ravi Yoga all day+1 Auspicious tithi 08:54–08:21 (29.11)0 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 14:51–08:31 (29.11)0 Anandadi: Siddhi 14:51–08:31 (29.11)0 Auspicious nakshatra 14:51–08:31 (29.11)0 Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 14:51–08:31 (29.11)0 Anandadi: Kana 08:29–14:51 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Surya Dagdha tithi 08:54–08:21 (29.11)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Panchaka all day−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 08:29–14:51−2 Kshaya tithi−2 Rikta tithi 08:29–08:54−3 Krakacha Yoga 08:54–08:21 (29.11)

Panchanga at sunrise 08:29

Summary	Favourable day — Yoga Siddhi, Ravi Yoga; auspicious time — after 14:42
Month	Margashirsha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Hemalamba (No. 31) · Shaka 1939 · Vikram 2074 more
Festivals	Mokshada Ekadashi · Gita Jayanti

At sunrise 08:31

Tithi	11Shukla-ekadashi (Nanda, Rudra) · until 06:56 (30.11) more
Nakshatra	Uttara-Bhadra, pada 3 (fixed, Ahirbudhyana (Serpent of the Deep - Milky Way under the horizon), Saturn) · until 14:42 more
Yoga	Siddhi (“success, accomplishment”, auspicious) · until 20:07 more
Karana	Vanija (movable) · until 19:45 more
Vara	Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Vrischika (Scorpio), Moon: Mina (Pisces)

Changes during the day

from 14:42	nakshatra Revati
from 19:45	karana Vishti
from 20:07	yoga Vyatipata
from 06:56 (30.11)	tithi Shukla-dvadashi
from 06:56 (30.11)	karana Bava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	07:47
Sunrise	08:31
Noon	12:18
Sunset	16:03
End of twilight	16:48
Moonrise	14:39
Moonset	02:04
Day length	7 h 32 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 14:42

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 (08:31–14:42) is good for sowing.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Revati (14:42–16:03) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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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 08:21–06:56 (30.11)
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Parana (breaking the fast): 13:03–14:33 (30.11)
Vaishnava date: 30.11

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 08:21–06:56 (30.11)
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Parana (breaking the fast): 13:03–14:33 (30.11)

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 08:31–14:42 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:56–08:33 (30.11)

Anandadi: Lumbaka 08:31–14:42 Anandadi: Utpata 14:42–08:33 (30.11)

Bhadra on earth: 19:45–06:56 (30.11); Bhadra Puchha 00:09–01:17 (30.11); Bhadra Mukha 01:17–03:10 (30.11)
Mrityu Panchaka: 23:30 (25.11)–13:42 (30.11)
Gandanta (tithi): 07:58–08:44
Gandanta (nakshatra): 08:02–19:20 (30.11)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	06:20–07:25
Abhijit Muhurta	none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday
Vijaya Muhurta	13:33–14:03
Godhuli	16:03–16:36
Pradosha	16:03–19:21
Nishitha	23:45–00:51 (30.11)
Amrita Kalam	09:56–11:31

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	12:17–13:14
Yamaganda	09:28–10:24
Gulika Kalam	11:21–12:17
Dur Muhurta	12:02–12:32
Varjyam	02:12–03:44 (30.11)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 11:59–13:03, 13:47–14:28, 15:22–16:03

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

Cutting hair, shaving	good 11:59–13:03, 13:47–14:28, 15:22–16:03
Cutting fingernails	average throughout the daytime
Cutting toenails	good 11:59–13:03, 13:47–14:28, 15:22–16:03
Bathing, washing hair	good 08:31–10:07, 11:59–13:03, 13:47–14:28 and another 1

Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra until 14:42, Revati from 14:42; tithi Shukla-ekadashi; lagna Vrischika 08:31, Dhanu 10:07, Makara 11:59, Kumbha 13:03, Mina 13:47, Mesha 14:28, Vrishabha 15:22

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Uttara-Bhadra (until 14:42) — a good life; Revati (from 14:42) — increase in property; Wednesday — favour of the authorities.

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

Favourable day · score S = +4

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

Auspicious time begins after 14:42

+2 Yoga Siddhi 08:31–20:07+2 Ravi Yoga 08:31–14:42+1 Auspicious nakshatra 08:31–14:42+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 08:31–06:56 (30.11)−1 Anandadi: Lumbaka 08:31–14:42−1 Gandanta 08:31–08:44−1 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 08:31

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Vyatipata, Panchaka
Month	Margashirsha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Hemalamba (No. 31) · Shaka 1939 · Vikram 2074 more
Festivals	Mokshada Ekadashi — Vaishnava fast

At sunrise 08:33

Tithi	12Shukla-dvadashi (Bhadra, Sun (Ravi)) · until 04:43 (01.12) more
Nakshatra	Revati, pada 4 (soft, Pushan (Prosperous), Mercury) · until 13:42 more Gandamula
Yoga	Vyatipata (“calamity, downfall”, inauspicious) · until 17:25 more
Karana	Bava (movable) · until 17:55 more
Vara	Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Vrischika (Scorpio), Moon: Mina (Pisces)

Changes during the day

from 13:42	nakshatra Ashwini
from 17:25	yoga Variyana
from 17:55	karana Balava
from 04:43 (01.12)	tithi Shukla-triodashi
from 04:43 (01.12)	karana Kaulava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	07:48
Sunrise	08:33
Noon	12:18
Sunset	16:02
End of twilight	16:47
Moonrise	15:00
Moonset	03:23
Day length	7 h 29 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 13:42

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 (08:33–13:42) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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Festivals and periods

Mokshada Ekadashi — Vaishnava fast · Vishnu

Vaishnavas (ISKCON) keep this Ekadashi on a different day from Smartas.

Smarta date: 29.11
Ekadashi began only within Arunodaya (later than 4 ghatis before sunrise), so Arunodaya is “touched” by Dashami — Vaishnavas move the fast to the next day.

Muhurta

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day

Anandadi: Mitra 08:33–13:42 Anandadi: Manasa 13:42–08:35 (01.12)

Mrityu Panchaka: 23:30 (25.11)–13:42
Gandanta (nakshatra): 08:02–19:20
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	16:02–16:35
Pradosha	16:02–19:21
Nishitha	23:45–00:52 (01.12)
Amrita Kalam	11:24–12:56, 05:17–06:46 (01.12)

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	08:15–09:44 (01.12)

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	good 08:33–10:03, 11:55–12:59, 13:43–14:24 and another 1

Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Revati until 13:42, Ashwini from 13:42; tithi Shukla-dvadashi; lagna Vrischika 08:33, Dhanu 10:03, Makara 11:55, Kumbha 12:59, Mina 13:43, Mesha 14:24, Vrishabha 15:18

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Revati (until 13:42) — increase in property; Ashwini (from 13:42) — joy; Thursday — success.

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

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = +1

Avoid starting important matters: Vyatipata

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day+1 Anandadi: Mitra 08:33–13:42+1 Auspicious nakshatra 08:33–13:42+1 Auspicious weekday−1 Gandanta 08:33–19:20−1 Panchaka 08:33–13:42−3 Vyatipata 08:33–17:25

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.

Hemalamba (No. 31 of 60, “golden pendants”) — A year of plenty with reservations: profit and gold come in, but not without difficulties.
Northern samvatsara: Sadharana (No. 44)
Shaka Samvat 1939 · Vikram Samvat 2074 · Kali Yuga 5118
Next year — Vilamba, from the new moon before Ugadi (the start of Chaitra) 17.03.2018
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.

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)

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.

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.

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).

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

nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra
Planting and sowing are allowed.

Shukla-dvadashi
neutral

Shukla-triodashi
no pruning or felling

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

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

Anandadi: 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.

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.

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

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

Shukla-triodashi
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

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

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

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.

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.

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

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

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)

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.

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

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

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

Shukla-triodashi
no pruning or felling

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

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

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

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Thursday
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Revati
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-chaturdashi
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

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

Purnima
sowing seeds, any undertakings

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

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

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).

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

Purnima
−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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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

Krishna-pratipat
digging, plowing, planting trees

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.

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: 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

Krishna-pratipat
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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

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

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-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

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

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

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

nakshatra 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)

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

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

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-dvitya
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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)

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.

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.

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.

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: 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.

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-tritya
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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)

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.

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 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

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

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

Anandadi: 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.

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.

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.

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

Ardra
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-chaturti
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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)

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.

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

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

Krishna-panchami
any undertakings

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: 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.

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

Punarvasu
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-panchami
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-shashti
−1 — unfavourable 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

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.

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

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

Krishna-shashti
plowing the ground

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

Krishna-saptami
soaking seeds is allowed, digging the ground

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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.

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

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

Krishna-saptami
soaking seeds is allowed, digging the ground

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

Krishna-ashtami
tillage and sowing are forbidden

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

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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

Krishna-ashtami
tillage and sowing are forbidden

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

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

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

Krishna-dashami
any undertakings

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

Purva-Phalguni
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-dashami
0 — does not affect the haircut rating

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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

Krishna-dashami
any undertakings

nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni
Planting and sowing are allowed.

Krishna-ekadashi
plowing, pruning and weeding

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.

Uttara-Phalguni
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-ekadashi
0 — does not affect the haircut rating

Vrishabha
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut

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

Krishna-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.

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

nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni
Planting and sowing are allowed.

Krishna-ekadashi
plowing, pruning and weeding

Krishna-dvadashi
neutral

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

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.

Hasta
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-dvadashi
0 — does not affect the haircut rating

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

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

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.

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

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

Krishna-dvadashi
neutral

Krishna-trayodashi
no pruning or felling

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

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.

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-trayodashi
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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.

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.

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

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

Krishna-trayodashi
no pruning or felling

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

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).

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.

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.

Swati
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-chaturdashi
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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

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

Saubhagya (4) — “good fortune, marital happiness”
Auspicious: weddings and family matters, anything meant to bring good fortune and well-being.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

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.

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 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

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

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

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.

Vishakha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Amavasya
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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)

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.

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.

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 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

Shukla-pratipat
digging, plowing, planting trees

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.

Shukla-pratipat
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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.

Anuradha (17)
Meaning: Following Radha, success
Symbol: Lotus flower, row, furrow or rut
Deity: Mitra (Friend)
Type: soft (mridu, maitra) — For arts and music, friendship and love, new clothes and jewellery, weddings and festivals.
Vimshottari lord: Saturn
Shakti: give worship (whence abundance and honor, worthy relationships and popularity)

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.

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

Shukla-pratipat
digging, plowing, planting trees

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.

Anuradha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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.

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

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

Jyestha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-dvitya
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-tritya (3, waxing Moon)
Group: Jaya. Deity: Vishnu.
Vishnu rules the third lunar day. It is a suitable time for cutting hair, nails, shaving and other cosmetic procedures. You can begin any important business.

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.

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 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.

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

Shukla-chaturti
felling trees, for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else

Purva-Ashadha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-chaturti
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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

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.

Uttara-Ashadha
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-panchami
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

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)

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.

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 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

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.

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.

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-saptami
soaking seeds is allowed, farming

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).

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.

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.

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.

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.

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-ashtami
tillage and sowing are forbidden

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).

Shatabhisha
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-ashtami
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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

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

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

Purva-Bhadra
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-navami
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-navami (9, waxing Moon)
Group: Rikta. Deity: Serpent (Naga).
The serpent (Naga) patronizes the ninth lunar day, which is suitable for struggle, destruction, coercion and for efforts to overcome obstacles.

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

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

nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra
Planting and sowing are allowed.

Shukla-dashami
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-ekadashi (11, waxing Moon)
Group: Nanda. Deity: Rudra.
The ruler of the eleventh lunar day is Rudra, which is favorable for fasting and religious (spiritual) activities. Remembering the Supreme Deity will give especially positive results.

nakshatra 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
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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