Panchanga Calendar

December 2003

SamvatsaraSubhanu (17)MonthMargashirsha → Pausha from 24.12RituHemantaAyanaDakshinayanaPlace55°45′ N 37°35′ E, UTC+3 changeAyanamsaLahiri

December 2003 falls, in the lunar calendar (amanta), within the months Margashirsha (until 23.12), Pausha (from 24.12). Periods: from 16.12 — Kharmas. Major festivals: 8.12 Dattatreya Jayanti.

Mon

Tue

Wed

Thu

Fri

Sat

Sun

1PBh9

2UBh9after 09:21

3UBh10

4Rev11Mokshada Ekadashi

5Ashw12until 11:40

6Bhar13

7Krit14Karthigai Deepam

8Roh15Dattatreya Jayanti

9Mrig1

10Ard2

11Pun3

12Pun4Sankashti

13Push5

14Ashl6

15Mag6

16PPh7Dhanu Sankranti

17UPh9

18Has10after 12:46

19Chit11after 11:17

20Swa12

21Anu13Pradosha

22Jye14

23Mul30Amavasya

24PAsh1

25UAsh3Chandra Darshan

26Shra4until 14:23

27Dhan5

28Shat6after 15:06

29PBh7

30UBh8Masik Durgashtami

31Rev9

Day ratingBest daysFavourableOrdinaryAvoid new venturesUnfavourable

Markersafter / until HH:MM

Moon5Waxing Moon5Waning Moon15Purnima30Amavasya

Nakshatra typesfixedsoftlightmovablesharpfiercemixed

Icons this month (17)

Mokshada EkadashiPradoshaKarthigai DeepamDattatreya Jayantiday of Purnima (full moon fast and puja)SankashtiSankrantiKalashtamiEkadashiTripushkar YogaShivaratriWinter solsticeday of Amavasya (ancestor rites)Chandra DarshanVinayaka ChaturthiSkanda ShashtiGoddess (Durga, Kali)

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

8.12 Mon — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Yoga Siddha, Anandadi: Vardhamana after 10:18
Rohini (fixed): for what is firm and lasting: laying house foundations, housewarming, planting, weddings, taking office, long-term projects.
11.12 Thu — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Anandadi: Siddhi, Auspicious nakshatra
Punarvasu (movable): for journeys and moving house, buying vehicles, gardening, quick and temporary changes.
26.12 Fri — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Ravi Yoga, Auspicious nakshatra until 14:23
Shravana (movable): for journeys and moving house, buying vehicles, gardening, quick and temporary changes.

Festivals

4.12 Thu Mokshada Ekadashi
4.12 Thu Gita Jayanti
5.12 Fri Pradosha Vrat
7.12 Sun Karthigai Deepam
8.12 Mon Dattatreya Jayanti
8.12 Mon Margashirsha Purnima
12.12 Fri Sankashti Chaturthi (Akhuratha)
16.12 Tue Dhanu Sankranti
16.12 Tue Kalashtami
19.12 Fri Saphala Ekadashi
21.12 Sun Pradosha Vrat
21.12 Sun Masik Shivaratri
23.12 Tue Margashirsha Amavasya
23.12 Tue Bhaumvati Amavasya
25.12 Thu Chandra Darshan
26.12 Fri Vinayaka Chaturthi
28.12 Sun Skanda Shashti
30.12 Tue Masik Durgashtami

Special muhurta yogas

2.12 Tue Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day
4.12 Thu Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day
5.12 Fri Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 08:40–16:09
8.12 Mon Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day
8.12 Mon Amrita Siddhi Yoga 01:27–08:46 (09.12)
9.12 Tue Dwipushkar Yoga 02:04–04:20 (10.12)
11.12 Thu Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day
12.12 Fri Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 08:49–09:16
17.12 Wed Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 13:40–08:55 (18.12)
20.12 Sat Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 08:56–09:16
20.12 Sat Tripushkar Yoga 09:16–23:15
26.12 Fri Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 08:59–16:03
28.12 Sun Tripushkar Yoga 23:55–08:59 (29.12)
30.12 Tue Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 08:59–17:31

Dwipushkar Yoga: The same combination of weekday (Sun, Tue or Sat) and Bhadra tithi (2, 7 or 12), but with the nakshatra Mrigashirsha, Chitra or Dhanishtha. The result repeats twice: good for acquisitions, bad for losses, loans and funerals.

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

Avoid starting important matters

1.12 Mon — Tryahasparsha, Rikta tithi, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
3.12 Wed — Vyatipata, Surya Dagdha tithi, Panchaka
4.12 Thu — Bhadra on earth, Panchaka, Gandanta
14.12 Sun — many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower), Vaidhriti, Tryahasparsha (unfavourable day)
15.12 Mon — Bhadra on earth, Fierce or sharp nakshatra, Anandadi: Dhwanksha
16.12 Tue — Kshaya tithi, Sankranti day, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
21.12 Sun — Anandadi: Mrityu (unfavourable day)
22.12 Mon — Krishna Chaturdashi, Fierce or sharp nakshatra, Yoga Ganda
23.12 Tue — Amavasya, Fierce or sharp nakshatra, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
24.12 Wed — Kshaya tithi, Fierce or sharp nakshatra, Surya Dagdha tithi
25.12 Thu — Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra), Anandadi: Dhwanksha
29.12 Mon — Vyatipata, Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi), Fierce or sharp nakshatra
30.12 Tue — Bhadra on earth, Panchaka, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
31.12 Wed — many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower), Krakacha Yoga, Anandadi: Utpata (unfavourable day)

Sky this month

8.12 Full moon (Purnima) 23:36
16.12 Dhanu Sankranti 10:29 — the Sun enters Dhanu (Sagittarius)
22.12 Winter solstice 10:03
23.12 New moon (Amavasya) 12:43
There are no eclipses this month.

Periods

from 16.12 Kharmas
29.11 18:25 – 4.12 13:14 Mrityu Panchaka
27.12 03:31 – 31.12 19:49 Chora Panchaka

Samvatsara and month

Subhanu (No. 17, “beautifully shining”) — A year of health and well-being: good rains, peace in families. more

Northern samvatsara: Durmukha. Shaka Samvat 1925, Vikram Samvat 2060, Kali Yuga 5104.

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

Pausha (Sahasya) — The cold month of Dhanur Masa and Kharmas: no weddings are held until Makara Sankranti, and with it Uttarayana begins. 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	Avoid starting important matters — Tryahasparsha, Rikta tithi
Month	Margashirsha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Subhanu (No. 17) · Shaka 1925 · Vikram 2060 more

At sunrise 08:34

Tithi	9Shukla-navami (Rikta, Serpent (Naga)) · until 09:21 (02.12) more the tithi will also last until tomorrow’s sunrise (tryahasparsha)
Nakshatra	Purva-Bhadra, pada 1 (fierce, Aja Ekapad - sunbeam or lightning strike, Jupiter) · until 08:35 (02.12) more
Yoga	Harshana (“delighting”, auspicious) · until 10:42 more
Karana	Balava (movable) · until 20:48 more
Vara	Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Vrischika (Scorpio), Moon: Kumbha (Aquarius)

Changes during the day

from 10:42	yoga Vajra
from 20:48	karana Kaulava
from 08:35 (02.12)	nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra

Sun and Moon

Dawn	07:49
Sunrise	08:34
Noon	12:18
Sunset	16:02
End of twilight	16:47
Moonrise	14:07
Moonset	none
Day length	7 h 28 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Bhadra (08:34–16:02) is good for root crops.

more — lunar calendar for gardeners

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga all day

Anandadi: Musala all day Anandadi: Gada 08:35–08:35 (02.12)

Mrityu Panchaka: 18:25 (29.11)–13:14 (04.12)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	06:22–07:28
Abhijit Muhurta	12:03–12:33
Vijaya Muhurta	13:33–14:02
Godhuli	16:02–16:35
Pradosha	16:02–19:21
Nishitha	23:46–00:52 (02.12)
Amrita Kalam	00:06–01:48 (02.12)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	09:30–10:26
Yamaganda	11:22–12:18
Gulika Kalam	13:14–14:10
Dur Muhurta	12:33–13:03, 14:02–14:32
Varjyam	13:56–15:38

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 08:34–10:01, 11:53–12:58, 13:41–14:23 and another 1

Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Purva-Bhadra; tithi Shukla-navami; lagna Vrischika 08:34, Dhanu 10:01, Makara 11:53, Kumbha 12:58, Mina 13:41, Mesha 14:23, Vrishabha 15:16

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Purva-Bhadra — 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-navami 08:34–16:02: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −3

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

+2 Ravi Yoga all day+1 Yoga Harshana 08:34–10:42+1 Auspicious weekday0 Yoga Vajra 10:42–11:53−1 Anandadi: Musala all day−1 Panchaka all day−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra all day−2 Rikta tithi all day−2 Tryahasparsha

Panchanga at sunrise 08:34

Summary	Favourable day — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Ravi Yoga; auspicious time — after 09:21
Month	Margashirsha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Subhanu (No. 17) · Shaka 1925 · Vikram 2060 more

At sunrise 08:35

Tithi	9Shukla-navami (Rikta, Serpent (Naga)) · until 09:21 more vriddhi: the same tithi also prevailed at yesterday’s sunrise
Nakshatra	Uttara-Bhadra, pada 1 (fixed, Ahirbudhyana (Serpent of the Deep - Milky Way under the horizon), Saturn) · until 10:39 (03.12) more
Yoga	Vajra (“diamond, thunderbolt”, inauspicious) · until 10:18 more
Karana	Kaulava (movable) · until 09:21 more
Vara	Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Vrischika (Scorpio), Moon: Mina (Pisces)

Changes during the day

from 09:21	tithi Shukla-dashami
from 09:21	karana Taitila
from 10:18	yoga Siddhi
from 22:05	karana Gara

Sun and Moon

Dawn	07:50
Sunrise	08:35
Noon	12:18
Sunset	16:01
End of twilight	16:46
Moonrise	14:15
Moonset	00:49
Day length	7 h 25 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 09:21

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 (08:35–16:01) is good for sowing.

more — lunar calendar for gardeners

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga all day Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) all day

Krakacha Yoga 09:21–08:37 (03.12)

Anandadi: Siddhi all day

Mrityu Panchaka: 18:25 (29.11)–13:14 (04.12)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	06:23–07:29
Abhijit Muhurta	12:03–12:33
Vijaya Muhurta	13:33–14:02
Godhuli	16:01–16:34
Pradosha	16:01–19:20
Nishitha	23:46–00:52 (03.12)
Amrita Kalam	05:26–07:11 (03.12)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	14:10–15:05
Yamaganda	10:27–11:22
Gulika Kalam	12:18–13:14
Dur Muhurta	10:04–10:34, 22:39–23:46
Varjyam	19:00–20:45

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 09:21–16:01

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 09:21–16:01
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 09:21–16:01
Bathing, washing hair	average throughout the daytime

Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra; tithi Shukla-navami until 09:21, Shukla-dashami from 09:21; lagna Vrischika 08:35, Dhanu 09:57, Makara 11:49, Kumbha 12:54, Mina 13:38, Mesha 14:19, Vrishabha 15:12

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Uttara-Bhadra — 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 08:35–09:21: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Favourable day · score S = +3

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

Auspicious time begins after 09:21

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day+2 Ravi Yoga all day+2 Yoga Siddhi 10:18–08:37 (03.12)+1 Anandadi: Siddhi all day+1 Auspicious nakshatra all day+1 Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) all day+1 Auspicious tithi 09:21–08:37 (03.12)−1 Surya Dagdha tithi 09:21–08:37 (03.12)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Panchaka all day−2 Rikta tithi 08:35–09:21−3 Krakacha Yoga 09:21–08:37 (03.12)

Panchanga at sunrise 08:35

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Vyatipata, Surya Dagdha tithi
Month	Margashirsha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Subhanu (No. 17) · Shaka 1925 · Vikram 2060 more

At sunrise 08:37

Tithi	10Shukla-dashami (Purna, Dharma) · until 10:57 more
Nakshatra	Uttara-Bhadra, pada 4 (fixed, Ahirbudhyana (Serpent of the Deep - Milky Way under the horizon), Saturn) · until 10:39 more
Yoga	Siddhi (“success, accomplishment”, auspicious) · until 10:24 more
Karana	Gara (movable) · until 10:57 more
Vara	Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Vrischika (Scorpio), Moon: Mina (Pisces)

Changes during the day

from 10:24	yoga Vyatipata
from 10:39	nakshatra Revati
from 10:57	tithi Shukla-ekadashi
from 10:57	karana Vanija
from 23:57	karana Vishti

Sun and Moon

Dawn	07:52
Sunrise	08:37
Noon	12:19
Sunset	16:00
End of twilight	16:46
Moonrise	14:22
Moonset	02:06
Day length	7 h 23 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 10:39	from 10:57

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Bhadra (08:37–10:39) is good for sowing.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Revati (10:39–16:00) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

more — lunar calendar for gardeners

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga all day

Anandadi: Lumbaka 08:37–10:39 Anandadi: Utpata 10:39–08:38 (04.12)

Bhadra on earth: 23:57–13:04 (04.12); Bhadra Puchha 05:14–06:32 (04.12); Bhadra Mukha 06:32–08:43 (04.12)
Mrityu Panchaka: 18:25 (29.11)–13:14 (04.12)
Gandanta (tithi): 10:31–11:23
Gandanta (nakshatra): 06:33–19:56 (04.12)
Surya Dagdha tithi: Shukla-dashami

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	06:24–07:31
Abhijit Muhurta	none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday
Vijaya Muhurta	13:33–14:02
Godhuli	16:00–16:34
Pradosha	16:00–19:20
Nishitha	23:46–00:53 (04.12)
Amrita Kalam	none on this day

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	12:19–13:14
Yamaganda	09:32–10:28
Gulika Kalam	11:23–12:19
Dur Muhurta	12:04–12:33
Varjyam	23:56–01:43 (04.12)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 08:37–10:24

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 08:37–10:24
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 08:37–10:24
Bathing, washing hair	good 08:37–09:53, 11:45–12:50, 13:34–14:15 and another 1

Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra until 10:39, Revati from 10:39; tithi Shukla-dashami until 10:57, Shukla-ekadashi from 10:57; lagna Vrischika 08:37, Dhanu 09:53, Makara 11:45, Kumbha 12:50, Mina 13:34, Mesha 14:15, Vrishabha 15:08

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Uttara-Bhadra (until 10:39) — a good life; Revati (from 10:39) — increase in property; Wednesday — favour of the authorities.

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

Vyatipata 10:24–16:00: 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

+2 Yoga Siddhi 08:37–10:24+2 Ravi Yoga all day+1 Auspicious nakshatra 08:37–10:39+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 08:37–10:570 Anandadi: Utpata 10:39–08:38 (04.12) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Anandadi: Lumbaka 08:37–10:39−1 Panchaka all day−1 Surya Dagdha tithi 08:37–10:57−3 Vyatipata 10:24–08:38 (04.12)

Panchanga at sunrise 08:37

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Bhadra on earth, Panchaka
Month	Margashirsha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Subhanu (No. 17) · Shaka 1925 · Vikram 2060 more
Festivals	Mokshada Ekadashi · Gita Jayanti

At sunrise 08:38

Tithi	11Shukla-ekadashi (Nanda, Rudra) · until 13:04 more
Nakshatra	Revati, pada 4 (soft, Pushan (Prosperous), Mercury) · until 13:14 more Gandamula
Yoga	Vyatipata (“calamity, downfall”, inauspicious) · until 10:54 more
Karana	Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 13:04 more
Vara	Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Vrischika (Scorpio), Moon: Mina (Pisces)

Changes during the day

from 10:54	yoga Variyana
from 13:04	tithi Shukla-dvadashi
from 13:04	karana Bava
from 13:14	nakshatra Ashwini
from 02:16 (05.12)	karana Balava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	07:53
Sunrise	08:38
Noon	12:19
Sunset	16:00
End of twilight	16:45
Moonrise	14:29
Moonset	03:22
Day length	7 h 21 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 13:04	from 13:14

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Revati (08:38–13:14) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 08:38–13:04: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

more — lunar calendar for gardeners

Festivals and periods

Mokshada Ekadashi · Vishnu

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

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 10:57 (03.12)–13:04
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Parana (breaking the fast): 08:40–10:08 (05.12)

Gita Jayanti · Krishna

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

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 10:57 (03.12)–13:04
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Parana (breaking the fast): 08:40–10:08 (05.12)

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 08:38–13:14 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day

Anandadi: Mitra 08:38–13:14 Anandadi: Manasa 13:14–08:40 (05.12)

Bhadra on earth: 23:57 (03.12)–13:04; Bhadra Puchha 05:14–06:32; Bhadra Mukha 06:32–08:43
Mrityu Panchaka: 18:25 (29.11)–13:14
Gandanta (nakshatra): 06:33–19:56
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Revati

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	06:25–07:32
Abhijit Muhurta	12:04–12:34
Vijaya Muhurta	13:33–14:02
Godhuli	16:00–16:33
Pradosha	16:00–19:20
Nishitha	23:46–00:53 (05.12)
Amrita Kalam	10:34–12:20, 08:04–09:52 (05.12)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	13:14–14:09
Yamaganda	08:38–09:34
Gulika Kalam	10:29–11:24
Dur Muhurta	11:06–11:35, 14:02–14:31
Varjyam	none on this day

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 13:30–14:11, 15:04–16:00

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

Cutting hair, shaving	good 13:30–14:11, 15:04–16:00
Cutting fingernails	average 13:04–16:00
Cutting toenails	good 13:30–14:11, 15:04–16:00
Bathing, washing hair	good 08:38–09:49, 11:41–12:46, 13:30–14:11 and another 1

Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Revati until 13:14, Ashwini from 13:14; tithi Shukla-ekadashi until 13:04, Shukla-dvadashi from 13:04; lagna Vrischika 08:38, Dhanu 09:49, Makara 11:41, Kumbha 12:46, Mina 13:30, Mesha 14:11, Vrishabha 15:04

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Revati (until 13:14) — increase in property; Ashwini (from 13:14) — joy; Thursday — success.

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

Bhadra on earth 08:38–13:04: no shaving or haircuts during Vishti Karana (according to the Muhurta Chintamani, Bhadra does harm when it is on earth; in heaven and in the netherworld its influence on earth is weak).
Vyatipata 08:38–10:54: auspicious undertakings, including haircuts, are avoided during this yoga (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = +4

Avoid starting important matters: Bhadra on earth

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day+2 Ravi Yoga 08:38–13:14+1 Anandadi: Mitra 08:38–13:14+1 Auspicious nakshatra 08:38–13:14+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 08:38–13:04+1 Yoga Variyana 10:54–08:40 (05.12)−1 Vyatipata 08:38–10:54−1 Gandanta 08:38–19:56−1 Panchaka 08:38–13:14−3 Bhadra on earth 08:38–13:04

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

Panchanga at sunrise 08:38

Summary	Favourable day — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Auspicious nakshatra; auspicious time — until 11:40
Month	Margashirsha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Subhanu (No. 17) · Shaka 1925 · Vikram 2060 more
Festivals	Pradosha Vrat

At sunrise 08:40

Tithi	12Shukla-dvadashi (Bhadra, Sun (Ravi)) · until 15:33 more
Nakshatra	Ashwini, pada 3 (light, Ashwini Kumara, Ketu) · until 16:09 more Gandamula
Yoga	Variyana (“excellent, best”, auspicious) · until 11:40 more
Karana	Balava (movable) · until 15:33 more
Vara	Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Vrischika (Scorpio), Moon: Mesha (Aries)

Changes during the day

from 11:40	yoga Parigha
from 15:33	tithi Shukla-triodashi
from 15:33	karana Kaulava
from 16:09	nakshatra Bharani
from 04:52 (06.12)	karana Taitila

Sun and Moon

Dawn	07:54
Sunrise	08:40
Noon	12:20
Sunset	15:59
End of twilight	16:44
Moonrise	14:37
Moonset	04:37
Day length	7 h 18 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 15:33

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Festivals and periods

Pradosha Vrat · Shiva

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

Rule: pradosha vyapini: 3 muhurtas after sunset, 15:59–19:19
the tithi covers the decisive time on both days — the day with greater coverage is chosen

Muhurta

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 08:40–16:09

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:40–15:33

Anandadi: Vajra 08:40–16:09 Anandadi: Mudgara 16:09–08:41 (06.12)

Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Ashwini

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	06:27–07:33
Abhijit Muhurta	12:05–12:34
Vijaya Muhurta	13:33–14:02
Godhuli	15:59–16:32
Pradosha	15:59–19:19
Nishitha	23:47–00:54 (06.12)
Amrita Kalam	08:04–09:52

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	11:25–12:19
Yamaganda	14:09–15:04
Gulika Kalam	09:35–10:30
Dur Muhurta	10:08–10:37, 12:34–13:03
Varjyam	11:39–13:27, 02:59–04:47 (06.12)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 11:37–12:42, 13:26–14:07, 15:00–15:59

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 11:37–12:42, 13:26–14:07, 15:00–15:59
Cutting fingernails	average throughout the daytime
Cutting toenails	good 11:37–12:42, 13:26–14:07, 15:00–15:59
Bathing, washing hair	good 08:40–09:45, 11:37–12:42, 13:26–14:07 and another 1

Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Ashwini; tithi Shukla-dvadashi until 15:33, Shukla-triodashi from 15:33; lagna Vrischika 08:40, Dhanu 09:45, Makara 11:37, Kumbha 12:42, Mina 13:26, Mesha 14:07, Vrishabha 15:00

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

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Favourable day · score S = +4

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

Auspicious time ends by 11:40

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 08:40–16:09+1 Auspicious nakshatra 08:40–16:09+1 Yoga Variyana 08:40–11:40+1 Auspicious weekday0 Auspicious tithi 15:33–08:41 (06.12)0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:40–15:33 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Anandadi: Vajra 08:40–16:09−1 Yoga Parigha 11:40–00:08 (06.12)

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

Panchanga at sunrise 08:40

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Auspicious tithi; cons: Fierce or sharp nakshatra, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
Month	Margashirsha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Subhanu (No. 17) · Shaka 1925 · Vikram 2060 more

At sunrise 08:41

Tithi	13Shukla-triodashi (Jaya, God of Love) · until 18:14 more
Nakshatra	Bharani, pada 3 (fierce, Yama (Dharma-raja), Venus) · until 19:15 more
Yoga	Parigha (“bolt, barrier”, inauspicious) · until 12:36 more
Karana	Taitila (movable) · until 18:14 more
Vara	Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Vrischika (Scorpio), Moon: Mesha (Aries)

Changes during the day

from 12:36	yoga Shiva
from 18:14	tithi Shukla-chaturdashi
from 18:14	karana Gara
from 19:15	nakshatra Krittika
from 07:36 (07.12)	karana Vanija

Sun and Moon

Dawn	07:56
Sunrise	08:41
Noon	12:20
Sunset	15:58
End of twilight	16:44
Moonrise	14:47
Moonset	05:53
Day length	7 h 16 min

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

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 (08:41–15:58) is good for root crops.

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Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 18:14–08:43 (07.12) Ravi Yoga 19:15–08:43 (07.12)

Anandadi: Dhwaja 19:15–08:43 (07.12) Anandadi: Dhwanksha 08:41–19:15

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	06:28–07:35
Abhijit Muhurta	12:05–12:34
Vijaya Muhurta	13:33–14:02
Godhuli	15:58–16:32
Pradosha	15:58–19:19
Nishitha	23:47–00:54 (07.12)
Amrita Kalam	13:49–15:38

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	10:31–11:25
Yamaganda	13:14–14:09
Gulika Kalam	08:41–09:36
Dur Muhurta	08:41–09:11, 09:11–09:40
Varjyam	none on this day

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 11:33–12:38, 13:22–14:03, 14:56–15:58

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 11:33–12:38, 13:22–14:03, 14:56–15:58
Cutting fingernails	bad throughout the daytime
Cutting toenails	average 11:33–12:38, 13:22–14:03, 14:56–15:58
Bathing, washing hair	average 08:41–09:41, 11:33–12:38, 13:22–14:03 and another 1

Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Bharani; tithi Shukla-triodashi; lagna Vrischika 08:41, Dhanu 09:41, Makara 11:33, Kumbha 12:38, Mina 13:22, Mesha 14:03, Vrishabha 14:56

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Bharani — facing death (dangers); Saturday — decline of physical strength.

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = −2

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

+1 Auspicious tithi 08:41–18:140 Yoga Shiva 12:36–08:43 (07.12)−1 Anandadi: Dhwanksha 08:41–19:15−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 08:41–19:15

Panchanga at sunrise 08:41

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Ravi Yoga, Yoga Shiva; cons: Rikta tithi, Anandadi: Dhumra
Month	Margashirsha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Subhanu (No. 17) · Shaka 1925 · Vikram 2060 more
Festivals	Karthigai Deepam

At sunrise 08:43

Tithi	14Shukla-chaturdashi (Rikta, Kali) · until 20:57 more
Nakshatra	Krittika, pada 2 (mixed, Agni, Sun) · until 22:23 more
Yoga	Shiva (“auspicious, benevolent”, auspicious) · until 13:36 more
Karana	Vanija (movable) · until 20:57 more
Vara	Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Vrischika (Scorpio), Moon: Vrishabha (Taurus)

Changes during the day

from 13:36	yoga Siddha
from 20:57	tithi Purnima
from 20:57	karana Vishti
from 22:23	nakshatra Rohini

Sun and Moon

Dawn	07:57
Sunrise	08:43
Noon	12:20
Sunset	15:58
End of twilight	16:44
Moonrise	15:00
Moonset	07:11
Day length	7 h 14 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise

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 (08:43–15:58) is good for root crops.
Shukla-chaturdashi 08:43–15:58: according to the Kalaprakashika, ploughing on Chaturdashi puts the owner’s life in danger.

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Festivals and periods

Karthigai Deepam · Shiva (Arunachaleshwara)

The Tamil festival of lights on the day of Krittika nakshatra in the solar month of Karthigai: a huge fire is lit on the summit of Arunachala hill in Tiruvannamalai, and rows of oil lamps are lit in homes.

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, 08:43–22:23
of the two days with this nakshatra, the one nearest the full moon is chosen

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 08:43–22:23

Anandadi: Prajapati 22:23–08:44 (08.12) Anandadi: Dhumra 08:43–22:23

Bhadra in heaven: 20:57–10:18 (08.12); Bhadra Puchha 05:37–06:57 (08.12); Bhadra Mukha 06:57–09:10 (08.12)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	06:29–07:36
Abhijit Muhurta	12:06–12:35
Vijaya Muhurta	13:33–14:02
Godhuli	15:58–16:31
Pradosha	15:58–19:19
Nishitha	23:47–00:55 (08.12)
Amrita Kalam	19:40–21:29

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	15:03–15:58
Yamaganda	12:20–13:15
Gulika Kalam	14:09–15:03
Dur Muhurta	15:00–15:29
Varjyam	08:49–10:37

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 Sunday; nakshatra Krittika; tithi Shukla-chaturdashi; lagna Vrischika 08:43, Dhanu 09:37, Makara 11:29, Kumbha 12:34, Mina 13:18, Mesha 13:59, Vrishabha 14:52

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

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

Shukla-chaturdashi 08:43–15:58: a Rikta and Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).

Cautions:

The Muhurta Chintamani warns: whoever shaves in Krittika nakshatra 6 times a year puts their life in danger — frequent haircuts in this nakshatra are best avoided.

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = 0

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

+2 Ravi Yoga 08:43–22:23+1 Yoga Shiva 08:43–13:36−1 Anandadi: Dhumra 08:43–22:23−2 Rikta tithi 08:43–20:57

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

Panchanga at sunrise 08:43

Summary	Best day — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Yoga Siddha; auspicious time — after 10:18
Month	Margashirsha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Subhanu (No. 17) · Shaka 1925 · Vikram 2060 more
Festivals	Dattatreya Jayanti · Margashirsha Purnima

At sunrise 08:44

Tithi	15Purnima (Purna, Vishvedevas) · until 23:36 more
Nakshatra	Rohini, pada 2 (fixed, Prajapati (Brahma - Creator), Moon) · until 01:27 (09.12) more
Yoga	Siddha (“perfected, accomplished”, auspicious) · until 14:33 more
Karana	Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 10:18 more
Vara	Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Vrischika (Scorpio), Moon: Vrishabha (Taurus)

Changes during the day

from 10:18	karana Bava
from 14:33	yoga Sadhya
from 23:36	tithi Krishna-pratipat
from 23:36	karana Balava
from 01:27 (09.12)	nakshatra Mrigashirsha

Sun and Moon

Dawn	07:58
Sunrise	08:44
Noon	12:21
Sunset	15:57
End of twilight	16:43
Moonrise	15:19
Moonset	08:28
Day length	7 h 12 min

Sky

Full moon (Purnima)	23:36

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, Rohini (08:44–15:57) is good for sowing.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 08:44–10:18: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

Dattatreya Jayanti · Dattatreya

The day of the appearance of Dattatreya — the incarnation of Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva in a single form, son of Atri and Anasuya. Puja is performed in the evening and the Guru Charitra is read; Annapurna Jayanti falls on the same day.

Rule: pradosha vyapini: 3 muhurtas after sunset, 15:57–19:19
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Margashirsha Purnima · Chandra (the Moon)

The full moon of Margashirsha: Dattatreya Jayanti and Annapurna Jayanti.

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 20:57 (07.12)–23:36
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Muhurta

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day Amrita Siddhi Yoga 01:27–08:46 (09.12)

Anandadi: Vardhamana 08:44–01:27 (09.12) Anandadi: Ananda 01:27–08:46 (09.12)

Bhadra in heaven: 20:57 (07.12)–10:18; Bhadra Puchha 05:37–06:57; Bhadra Mukha 06:57–09:10
Gandanta (tithi): 23:10–00:03 (09.12)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	06:30–07:37
Abhijit Muhurta	12:06–12:35
Vijaya Muhurta	13:33–14:02
Godhuli	15:57–16:31
Pradosha	15:57–19:19
Nishitha	23:48–00:55 (09.12)
Amrita Kalam	21:50–23:38

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	09:38–10:32
Yamaganda	11:27–12:21
Gulika Kalam	13:15–14:09
Dur Muhurta	12:35–13:04, 14:02–14:31
Varjyam	16:25–18:14, 07:43–09:31 (09.12)

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 08:44–09:33, 11:25–12:30, 13:14–13:55 and another 1

Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Rohini; tithi Purnima; lagna Vrischika 08:44, Dhanu 09:33, Makara 11:25, Kumbha 12:30, Mina 13:14, Mesha 13:55, Vrishabha 14:48

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

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

Purnima 08:44–15:57: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Cautions:

The Muhurta Chintamani warns: whoever shaves in Rohini nakshatra 8 times a year puts their life in danger — frequent haircuts in this nakshatra are best avoided.

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Best day · score S = +8

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

Auspicious time begins after 10:18

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day+2 Yoga Siddha 08:44–14:33+1 Anandadi: Vardhamana 08:44–01:27 (09.12)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 08:44–01:27 (09.12)+1 Auspicious weekday0 Vishti (Bhadra) 08:44–10:18

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 08:44

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Auspicious nakshatra, Yoga Sadhya; cons: Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi), Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
Month	Margashirsha (amanta) · Pausha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Subhanu (No. 17) · Shaka 1925 · Vikram 2060 more

At sunrise 08:46

Tithi	1Krishna-pratipat (Nanda, Brahma) · until 02:04 (10.12) more
Nakshatra	Mrigashirsha, pada 2 (soft, Soma (Chandra, Moon), Mars) · until 04:20 (10.12) more
Yoga	Sadhya (“attainable, amenable”, auspicious) · until 15:24 more
Karana	Balava (movable) · until 12:52 more
Vara	Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Vrischika (Scorpio), Moon: Vrishabha (Taurus)

Changes during the day

from 12:52	karana Kaulava
from 15:24	yoga Shubha
from 02:04 (10.12)	tithi Krishna-dvitya
from 02:04 (10.12)	karana Taitila
from 04:20 (10.12)	nakshatra Ardra

Sun and Moon

Dawn	07:59
Sunrise	08:46
Noon	12:21
Sunset	15:57
End of twilight	16:43
Moonrise	15:48
Moonset	09:41
Day length	7 h 11 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise

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 (08:46–15:57) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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Muhurta

Dwipushkar Yoga 02:04–04:20 (10.12)

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:46–02:04 (10.12) Yamaghanta 04:20–08:47 (10.12)

Anandadi: Chara 04:20–08:47 (10.12) Anandadi: Rakshasa 08:46–04:20 (10.12)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	06:31–07:38
Abhijit Muhurta	12:07–12:36
Vijaya Muhurta	13:33–14:02
Godhuli	15:57–16:30
Pradosha	15:57–19:19
Nishitha	23:48–00:55 (10.12)
Amrita Kalam	18:28–20:16

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	14:09–15:03
Yamaganda	10:33–11:27
Gulika Kalam	12:21–13:15
Dur Muhurta	10:12–10:41, 22:41–23:48
Varjyam	07:43–09:31

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 11:22–12:26, 13:10–13:51, 14:44–15:57

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 11:22–12:26, 13:10–13:51, 14:44–15:57
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 11:22–12:26, 13:10–13:51, 14:44–15:57
Bathing, washing hair	average 08:46–09:29, 11:22–12:26, 13:10–13:51 and another 1

Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Mrigashirsha; tithi Krishna-pratipat; lagna Vrischika 08:46, Dhanu 09:29, Makara 11:22, Kumbha 12:26, Mina 13:10, Mesha 13:51, Vrishabha 14:44

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

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = −1

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

+1 Auspicious nakshatra 08:46–04:20 (10.12)+1 Yoga Sadhya 08:46–15:24+1 Auspicious tithi 08:46–02:04 (10.12)0 Dwipushkar Yoga 02:04–04:20 (10.12)−1 Anandadi: Rakshasa 08:46–04:20 (10.12)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:46–02:04 (10.12)

Panchanga at sunrise 08:46

Summary	Favourable day — Yoga Shubha, Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi)
Month	Margashirsha (amanta) · Pausha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Subhanu (No. 17) · Shaka 1925 · Vikram 2060 more

At sunrise 08:47

Tithi	2Krishna-dvitya (Bhadra, Vidhatr) · until 04:17 (11.12) more
Nakshatra	Ardra, pada 1 (sharp, Rudra (Roaring, angry image of Shiva), Rahu) · until 06:58 (11.12) more
Yoga	Shubha (“goodness, happiness”, auspicious) · until 16:04 more
Karana	Taitila (movable) · until 15:13 more
Vara	Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Vrischika (Scorpio), Moon: Mithuna (Gemini)

Changes during the day

from 15:13	karana Gara
from 16:04	yoga Shukla
from 04:17 (11.12)	tithi Krishna-tritya
from 04:17 (11.12)	karana Vanija
from 06:58 (11.12)	nakshatra Punarvasu

Sun and Moon

Dawn	08:01
Sunrise	08:47
Noon	12:22
Sunset	15:56
End of twilight	16:43
Moonrise	16:30
Moonset	10:44
Day length	7 h 09 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

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Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:47–04:17 (11.12)

Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:17–08:48 (11.12) Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:17–08:48 (11.12)

Anandadi: Musala 08:47–06:58 (11.12) Anandadi: Gada 06:58–08:48 (11.12)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	06:32–07:40
Abhijit Muhurta	none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday
Vijaya Muhurta	13:33–14:02
Godhuli	15:56–16:30
Pradosha	15:56–19:19
Nishitha	23:49–00:56 (11.12)
Amrita Kalam	19:52–21:38

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	12:22–13:15
Yamaganda	09:41–10:34
Gulika Kalam	11:28–12:22
Dur Muhurta	12:07–12:36
Varjyam	13:39–15:26

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 11:18–12:22, 13:06–13:47, 14:41–15:56

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 11:18–12:22, 13:06–13:47, 14:41–15:56
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 11:18–12:22, 13:06–13:47, 14:41–15:56
Bathing, washing hair	good 08:47–09:25, 11:18–12:22, 13:06–13:47 and another 1

Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Ardra; tithi Krishna-dvitya; lagna Vrischika 08:47, Dhanu 09:25, Makara 11:18, Kumbha 12:22, Mina 13:06, Mesha 13:47, Vrishabha 14:41

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

Favourable day · score S = +4

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

+2 Yoga Shubha 08:47–16:04+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:47–04:17 (11.12)+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 08:47–04:17 (11.12)−1 Anandadi: Musala 08:47–06:58 (11.12)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 08:47–06:58 (11.12)

Panchanga at sunrise 08:47

Summary	Best day — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Anandadi: Siddhi
Month	Margashirsha (amanta) · Pausha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Subhanu (No. 17) · Shaka 1925 · Vikram 2060 more

At sunrise 08:48

Tithi	3Krishna-tritya (Jaya, Vishnu) · until 06:10 (12.12) more
Nakshatra	Punarvasu, pada 1 (movable, Aditi, Jupiter) · until 09:16 (12.12) more
Yoga	Shukla (“bright, pure”, auspicious) · until 16:32 more
Karana	Vanija (movable) · until 17:16 more
Vara	Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Vrischika (Scorpio), Moon: Mithuna (Gemini)

Changes during the day

from 16:32	yoga Brahma
from 17:16	karana Vishti
from 06:10 (12.12)	tithi Krishna-chaturti
from 06:10 (12.12)	karana Bava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	08:02
Sunrise	08:48
Noon	12:22
Sunset	15:56
End of twilight	16:43
Moonrise	17:29
Moonset	11:33
Day length	7 h 08 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Punarvasu (08:48–15:56) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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Muhurta

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) all day

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:10–08:49 (12.12)

Anandadi: Siddhi all day

Bhadra in heaven: 17:16–02:44 (12.12); Bhadra Puchha 01:38–02:56 (12.12)
Bhadra on earth: 02:44–06:10 (12.12); Bhadra Puchha 01:38–02:56 (12.12); Bhadra Mukha 02:56–05:05 (12.12)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	06:33–07:41
Abhijit Muhurta	12:08–12:36
Vijaya Muhurta	13:33–14:02
Godhuli	15:56–16:30
Pradosha	15:56–19:19
Nishitha	23:49–00:56 (12.12)
Amrita Kalam	06:38–08:24 (12.12)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	13:16–14:09
Yamaganda	08:48–09:42
Gulika Kalam	10:35–11:29
Dur Muhurta	11:11–11:39, 14:02–14:31
Varjyam	20:07–21:52

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 11:14–12:18, 13:02–13:43, 14:37–15:56

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

Cutting hair, shaving	good 11:14–12:18, 13:02–13:43, 14:37–15:56
Cutting fingernails	average throughout the daytime
Cutting toenails	good 11:14–12:18, 13:02–13:43, 14:37–15:56
Bathing, washing hair	good 08:48–09:21, 11:14–12:18, 13:02–13:43 and another 1

Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Punarvasu; tithi Krishna-tritya; lagna Vrischika 08:48, Dhanu 09:21, Makara 11:14, Kumbha 12:18, Mina 13:02, Mesha 13:43, Vrishabha 14:37

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

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Best day · score S = +9

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

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day+1 Anandadi: Siddhi all day+1 Auspicious nakshatra all day+1 Yoga Shukla 08:48–16:32+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 08:48–06:10 (12.12)+1 Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) all day

Panchanga at sunrise 08:48

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Yoga Brahma, Pushya; cons: Anandadi: Utpata, Rikta tithi
Month	Margashirsha (amanta) · Pausha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Subhanu (No. 17) · Shaka 1925 · Vikram 2060 more
Festivals	Sankashti Chaturthi (Akhuratha)

At sunrise 08:49

Tithi	4Krishna-chaturti (Rikta, Yama) · until 07:38 (13.12) more
Nakshatra	Punarvasu, pada 4 (movable, Aditi, Jupiter) · until 09:16 more
Yoga	Brahma (“Brahma, sacred knowledge”, auspicious) · until 16:42 more
Karana	Bava (movable) · until 18:57 more
Vara	Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Vrischika (Scorpio), Moon: Karka (Cancer)

Changes during the day

from 09:16	nakshatra Pushya
from 16:42	yoga Indra
from 18:57	karana Balava
from 07:38 (13.12)	tithi Krishna-panchami
from 07:38 (13.12)	karana Kaulava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	08:03
Sunrise	08:49
Noon	12:23
Sunset	15:56
End of twilight	16:42
Moonrise	18:40
Moonset	12:08
Day length	7 h 06 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 09:16

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 (08:49–09:16) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Pushya (09:16–15:56) is good for sowing.

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Festivals and periods

Sankashti Chaturthi (Akhuratha) · Ganesha

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

Rule: at moonrise, 18:40
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Muhurta

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 08:49–09:16

Anandadi: Lumbaka 08:49–09:16 Anandadi: Utpata 09:16–08:50 (13.12)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	06:34–07:42
Abhijit Muhurta	12:08–12:37
Vijaya Muhurta	13:34–14:02
Godhuli	15:56–16:30
Pradosha	15:56–19:19
Nishitha	23:49–00:57 (13.12)
Amrita Kalam	04:17–06:00 (13.12)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	11:29–12:23
Yamaganda	14:09–15:03
Gulika Kalam	09:43–10:36
Dur Muhurta	10:15–10:43, 12:37–13:05
Varjyam	17:55–19:38

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 08:49–09:17, 11:10–12:14, 12:58–13:39 and another 1

Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Punarvasu until 09:16, Pushya from 09:16; tithi Krishna-chaturti; lagna Vrischika 08:49, Dhanu 09:17, Makara 11:10, Kumbha 12:14, Mina 12:58, Mesha 13:39, Vrishabha 14:33

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Punarvasu (until 09:16) — strength of spirit (bravery, resilience); Pushya (from 09:16) — increase in wealth; Friday — universal respect.

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

Krishna-chaturti 08:49–15:56: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

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 Brahma 08:49–16:42+2 Pushya 09:16–08:50 (13.12)+1 Auspicious weekday0 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 08:49–09:16−2 Rikta tithi 08:49–07:38 (13.12)−3 Anandadi: Utpata 09:16–08:50 (13.12)

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

Panchanga at sunrise 08:49

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Yoga Indra, Pushya; cons: Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi), Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
Month	Margashirsha (amanta) · Pausha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Subhanu (No. 17) · Shaka 1925 · Vikram 2060 more

At sunrise 08:50

Tithi	5Krishna-panchami (Purna, Soma) · until 08:39 (14.12) more
Nakshatra	Pushya, pada 4 (light, Brhaspati, Saturn) · until 11:11 more
Yoga	Indra (“Indra, lord”, auspicious) · until 16:34 more
Karana	Kaulava (movable) · until 20:12 more
Vara	Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Vrischika (Scorpio), Moon: Karka (Cancer)

Changes during the day

from 11:11	nakshatra Ashlesha
from 16:34	yoga Vaidhriti
from 20:12	karana Taitila
from 08:39 (14.12)	tithi Krishna-shashti
from 08:39 (14.12)	karana Gara

Sun and Moon

Dawn	08:04
Sunrise	08:50
Noon	12:23
Sunset	15:56
End of twilight	16:42
Moonrise	20:00
Moonset	12:31
Day length	7 h 05 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 11:11

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, Pushya (08:50–11:11) is good for sowing.

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Muhurta

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:50–08:39 (14.12) Krakacha Yoga 08:39–08:51 (14.12)

Anandadi: Mitra 08:50–11:11 Anandadi: Manasa 11:11–08:51 (14.12)

Gandanta (nakshatra): 06:20–18:56 (14.12)
Gandanta (tithi): 08:14–09:03 (14.12)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	06:35–07:43
Abhijit Muhurta	12:09–12:37
Vijaya Muhurta	13:34–14:02
Godhuli	15:56–16:30
Pradosha	15:56–19:19
Nishitha	23:50–00:57 (14.12)
Amrita Kalam	none on this day

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	10:37–11:30
Yamaganda	13:16–14:09
Gulika Kalam	08:50–09:44
Dur Muhurta	08:50–09:19, 09:19–09:47
Varjyam	00:46–02:28 (14.12)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 08:50–12:10, 12:54–13:35, 14:29–15:56

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 08:50–12:10, 12:54–13:35, 14:29–15:56
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 08:50–12:10, 12:54–13:35, 14:29–15:56
Bathing, washing hair	average 08:50–09:13, 11:06–12:10, 12:54–13:35 and another 1

Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Pushya until 11:11, Ashlesha from 11:11; tithi Krishna-panchami; lagna Vrischika 08:50, Dhanu 09:13, Makara 11:06, Kumbha 12:10, Mina 12:54, Mesha 13:35, Vrishabha 14:29

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Pushya (until 11:11) — increase in wealth; Ashlesha (from 11:11) — physical affliction (suffering); Saturday — decline of physical strength.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

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 Indra 08:50–16:34+2 Pushya 08:50–11:11+1 Anandadi: Mitra 08:50–11:11+1 Auspicious tithi 08:50–08:39 (14.12)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 11:11–08:51 (14.12)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:50–08:39 (14.12)

Panchanga at sunrise 08:50

Summary	Unfavourable day — many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower), Vaidhriti
Month	Margashirsha (amanta) · Pausha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Subhanu (No. 17) · Shaka 1925 · Vikram 2060 more

At sunrise 08:51

Tithi	6Krishna-shashti (Nanda, Kartikeya) · until 09:07 (15.12) more the tithi will also last until tomorrow’s sunrise (tryahasparsha)
Nakshatra	Ashlesha, pada 4 (sharp, Naga - the lord of snakes (Sharpa), Mercury) · until 12:39 more Gandamula
Yoga	Vaidhriti (“without support, discord”, inauspicious) · until 16:03 more
Karana	Gara (movable) · until 20:57 more
Vara	Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Vrischika (Scorpio), Moon: Karka (Cancer)

Changes during the day

from 12:39	nakshatra Magha
from 16:03	yoga Vishkambha
from 20:57	karana Vanija

Sun and Moon

Dawn	08:05
Sunrise	08:51
Noon	12:24
Sunset	15:56
End of twilight	16:42
Moonrise	21:23
Moonset	12:47
Day length	7 h 04 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 12:39

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 (12:39–15:56) is good for sowing, for root crops.

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Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 12:39–08:52 (15.12)

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) all day Yamaghanta 12:39–08:52 (15.12)

Anandadi: Vajra 08:51–12:39 Anandadi: Mudgara 12:39–08:52 (15.12)

Gandanta (nakshatra): 06:20–18:56
Gandanta (tithi): 08:14–09:03
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Ashlesha

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	06:36–07:44
Abhijit Muhurta	12:09–12:38
Vijaya Muhurta	13:34–14:03
Godhuli	15:56–16:30
Pradosha	15:56–19:19
Nishitha	23:50–00:58 (15.12)
Amrita Kalam	10:57–12:39

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	15:03–15:56
Yamaganda	12:24–13:17
Gulika Kalam	14:10–15:03
Dur Muhurta	14:59–15:27
Varjyam	01:07–02:46 (15.12)

Haircut and shaving

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

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

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

Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Ashlesha until 12:39, Magha from 12:39; tithi Krishna-shashti; lagna Vrischika 08:51, Dhanu 09:10, Makara 11:02, Kumbha 12:06, Mina 12:50, Mesha 13:31, Vrishabha 14:25, Mithuna 15:55

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Ashlesha (until 12:39) — physical affliction (suffering); Magha (from 12:39) — loss of property; Sunday — physical well-being.

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

Vaidhriti 08:51–15:56: auspicious undertakings, including haircuts, are avoided during this yoga (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

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

Unfavourable day · score S = −9

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: Vaidhriti

+1 Ravi Yoga 12:39–08:52 (15.12)0 Yamaghanta 12:39–08:52 (15.12) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Anandadi: Vajra 08:51–12:39−1 Gandanta 08:51–18:56−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 08:51–12:39−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) all day−2 Tryahasparsha−3 Vaidhriti 08:51–16:03

Panchanga at sunrise 08:51

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Bhadra on earth, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
Month	Margashirsha (amanta) · Pausha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Subhanu (No. 17) · Shaka 1925 · Vikram 2060 more

At sunrise 08:52

Tithi	6Krishna-shashti (Nanda, Kartikeya) · until 09:07 more vriddhi: the same tithi also prevailed at yesterday’s sunrise
Nakshatra	Magha, pada 4 (fierce, Pitris or Pitars - ancestors of the clan, forefathers, Ketu) · until 13:35 more Gandamula
Yoga	Vishkambha (“prop, bolt”, inauspicious) · until 15:06 more
Karana	Vanija (movable) · until 09:07 more
Vara	Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Vrischika (Scorpio), Moon: Simha (Leo)

Changes during the day

from 09:07	tithi Krishna-saptami
from 09:07	karana Vishti
from 13:35	nakshatra Purva-Phalguni
from 15:06	yoga Priti
from 21:08	karana Bava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	08:06
Sunrise	08:52
Noon	12:24
Sunset	15:56
End of twilight	16:42
Moonrise	22:47
Moonset	12:59
Day length	7 h 03 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 09:07	from 13:35

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Magha (08:52–13:35) is good for sowing, for root crops.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Phalguni (13:35–15:56) is good for root crops.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 09:07–15:56: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 08:52–13:35

Hutashana Yoga 08:52–09:07 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:52–09:07 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 09:07–08:53 (16.12)

Anandadi: Dhwaja 13:35–08:53 (16.12) Anandadi: Dhwanksha 08:52–13:35

Bhadra on earth: 09:07–21:08; Bhadra Puchha 13:53–15:05; Bhadra Mukha 15:05–17:04
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Magha

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	06:37–07:45
Abhijit Muhurta	12:10–12:38
Vijaya Muhurta	13:35–14:03
Godhuli	15:56–16:30
Pradosha	15:56–19:19
Nishitha	23:51–00:58 (16.12)
Amrita Kalam	11:05–12:45, 07:26–09:03 (16.12)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	09:45–10:38
Yamaganda	11:31–12:24
Gulika Kalam	13:17–14:10
Dur Muhurta	12:38–13:06, 14:03–14:31
Varjyam	21:42–23:19

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 09:07–15:56

Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Magha until 13:35, Purva-Phalguni from 13:35; tithi Krishna-shashti until 09:07, Krishna-saptami from 09:07; lagna Vrischika 08:52, Dhanu 09:06, Makara 10:58, Kumbha 12:03, Mina 12:46, Mesha 13:27, Vrishabha 14:21, Mithuna 15:51

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Magha (until 13:35) — loss of property; Purva-Phalguni (from 13:35) — ill health; Monday — clear, bright complexion.

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

Bhadra on earth 09:07–15:56: no shaving or haircuts during Vishti Karana (according to the Muhurta Chintamani, Bhadra does harm when it is on earth; in heaven and in the netherworld its influence on earth is weak).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −2

Avoid starting important matters: Bhadra on earth

+2 Ravi Yoga 08:52–13:35+1 Auspicious weekday0 Anandadi: Dhwaja 13:35–08:53 (16.12)0 Yoga Priti 15:06–08:53 (16.12)0 Hutashana Yoga 08:52–09:07 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 09:07–08:53 (16.12) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:52–09:07 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Anandadi: Dhwanksha 08:52–13:35−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 08:52–13:35−3 Bhadra on earth 09:07–21:08

Panchanga at sunrise 08:52

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Kshaya tithi, Sankranti day
Month	Margashirsha (amanta) · Pausha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Subhanu (No. 17) · Shaka 1925 · Vikram 2060 more
Period	Kharmas
Festivals	Dhanu Sankranti · Kalashtami

At sunrise 08:53

Tithi	7Krishna-saptami (Bhadra, Indra) · until 08:59 more
Nakshatra	Purva-Phalguni, pada 4 (fierce, Bhaga (Share, Distributor) - god of wealth and family, Venus) · until 13:56 more
Yoga	Priti (“love, affection”, auspicious) · until 13:41 more
Karana	Bava (movable) · until 08:59 more
Vara	Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Vrischika (Scorpio), Moon: Simha (Leo)

Changes during the day

from 08:59	tithi Krishna-ashtami (kshaya: not present at any sunrise)
from 08:59	karana Balava
from 13:41	yoga Ayushman
from 13:56	nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni
from 20:42	karana Kaulava
from 08:14 (17.12)	tithi Krishna-navami
from 08:14 (17.12)	karana Taitila

Sun and Moon

Dawn	08:06
Sunrise	08:53
Noon	12:25
Sunset	15:56
End of twilight	16:43
Moonrise	none
Moonset	13:08
Day length	7 h 02 min

Sky

Dhanu Sankranti	10:29 — the Sun enters Dhanu (Sagittarius)

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 08:59	from 13:56

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Phalguni (08:53–13:56) is good for root crops.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Phalguni (13:56–15:56) is good for sowing.

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Festivals and periods

Dhanu Sankranti · Surya

The Sun enters the sidereal sign of Sagittarius: Dhanur Masa (the Tamil Margazhi) and Kharmas begin — a month without weddings or housewarmings until Makara Sankranti.

Rule: by the moment of Sankranti, 10:29–15:56
on the day the Sun enters the sign

Kalashtami · Kalabhairava

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

Rule: pradosha vyapini: 3 muhurtas after sunset, 15:56–19:19
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Kharmas

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:59–08:14 (17.12) Ravi Yoga 10:29–13:56

Hutashana Yoga 08:53–08:59 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:53–08:59

Anandadi: Prajapati 13:56–08:54 (17.12) Anandadi: Dhumra 08:53–13:56

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	06:38–07:45
Abhijit Muhurta	12:10–12:39
Vijaya Muhurta	13:35–14:03
Godhuli	15:56–16:30
Pradosha	15:56–19:19
Nishitha	23:51–00:59 (17.12)
Amrita Kalam	07:26–09:03, 06:32–08:07 (17.12)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	14:10–15:03
Yamaganda	10:39–11:32
Gulika Kalam	12:25–13:17
Dur Muhurta	10:18–10:46, 22:43–23:51
Varjyam	21:03–22:38

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 14:17–15:56

Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Purva-Phalguni until 13:56, Uttara-Phalguni from 13:56; tithi Krishna-saptami until 08:59, Krishna-ashtami from 08:59; lagna Vrischika 08:53, Dhanu 09:02, Makara 10:54, Kumbha 11:59, Mina 12:43, Mesha 13:24, Vrishabha 14:17, Mithuna 15:47

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Purva-Phalguni (until 13:56) — ill health; Uttara-Phalguni (from 13:56) — destruction of all diseases; Tuesday — harm to longevity.

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

Krishna-ashtami 08:59–15:56: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Sankranti at 10:29 — a Parva day: no haircuts or shaving on this day (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −2

Avoid starting important matters: Kshaya tithi, Sankranti day

+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:59–08:14 (17.12)+1 Yoga Priti 08:53–13:41+1 Ravi Yoga 10:29–13:560 Anandadi: Prajapati 13:56–08:54 (17.12)0 Auspicious nakshatra 13:56–08:54 (17.12)0 Kharmas0 Hutashana Yoga 08:53–08:590 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:53–08:59−1 Ashtami 08:59–08:14 (17.12)−1 Anandadi: Dhumra 08:53–13:56−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Sankranti day−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 08:53–13:56−2 Kshaya tithi

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

Panchanga at sunrise 08:53

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Anandadi: Vardhamana, Auspicious nakshatra; cons: Krakacha Yoga, Rikta tithi
Month	Margashirsha (amanta) · Pausha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Subhanu (No. 17) · Shaka 1925 · Vikram 2060 more
Period	Kharmas

At sunrise 08:54

Tithi	9Krishna-navami (Rikta, Serpent (Naga)) · until 06:51 (18.12) more
Nakshatra	Uttara-Phalguni, pada 4 (fixed, Aryaman (Lord of Hospitality), Sun) · until 13:40 more
Yoga	Ayushman (“long-lived”, auspicious) · until 11:47 more
Karana	Taitila (movable) · until 19:37 more
Vara	Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Dhanu (Sagittarius), Moon: Kanya (Virgo)

Changes during the day

from 11:47	yoga Saubhagya
from 13:40	nakshatra Hasta
from 19:37	karana Gara
from 06:51 (18.12)	tithi Krishna-dashami
from 06:51 (18.12)	karana Vanija

Sun and Moon

Dawn	08:07
Sunrise	08:54
Noon	12:25
Sunset	15:56
End of twilight	16:43
Moonrise	00:11
Moonset	13:17
Day length	7 h 01 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 13:40

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, Uttara-Phalguni (08:54–13:40) is good for sowing.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Hasta (13:40–15:56) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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Festivals and periods

Kharmas

Muhurta

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 13:40–08:55 (18.12)

Krakacha Yoga 08:54–06:51 (18.12)

Anandadi: Vardhamana 08:54–13:40 Anandadi: Ananda 13:40–08:55 (18.12)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	06:38–07:46
Abhijit Muhurta	none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday
Vijaya Muhurta	13:35–14:03
Godhuli	15:56–16:30
Pradosha	15:56–19:20
Nishitha	23:51–00:59 (18.12)
Amrita Kalam	06:59–08:32 (18.12)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	12:25–13:18
Yamaganda	09:47–10:40
Gulika Kalam	11:32–12:25
Dur Muhurta	12:11–12:39
Varjyam	21:45–23:17

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 Uttara-Phalguni until 13:40, Hasta from 13:40; tithi Krishna-navami; lagna Vrischika 08:54, Dhanu 08:58, Makara 10:50, Kumbha 11:55, Mina 12:39, Mesha 13:20, Vrishabha 14:13, Mithuna 15:43

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Uttara-Phalguni (until 13:40) — destruction of all diseases; Hasta (from 13:40) — imparting radiance (to the person); Wednesday — favour of the authorities.

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

Krishna-navami 08:54–15:56: 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 Uttara-Phalguni nakshatra 4 times a year puts their life in danger — frequent haircuts in this nakshatra are best avoided.
Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = 0

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

+1 Anandadi: Vardhamana 08:54–13:40+1 Auspicious nakshatra 08:54–13:40+1 Yoga Ayushman 08:54–11:47+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 13:40–08:55 (18.12)0 Kharmas−2 Rikta tithi 08:54–06:51 (18.12)−3 Krakacha Yoga 08:54–06:51 (18.12)

Panchanga at sunrise 08:54

Summary	Favourable day — Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Auspicious nakshatra; auspicious time — after 12:46
Month	Margashirsha (amanta) · Pausha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Subhanu (No. 17) · Shaka 1925 · Vikram 2060 more
Period	Kharmas

At sunrise 08:55

Tithi	10Krishna-dashami (Purna, Dharma) · until 04:50 (19.12) more
Nakshatra	Hasta, pada 4 (light, Savitar (Animating, Awakening), Moon) · until 12:46 more
Yoga	Saubhagya (“good fortune, marital happiness”, auspicious) · until 09:22 more
Karana	Vanija (movable) · until 17:55 more
Vara	Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Dhanu (Sagittarius), Moon: Kanya (Virgo)

Changes during the day

from 09:22	yoga Shobhana
from 12:46	nakshatra Chitra
from 17:55	karana Vishti
from 04:50 (19.12)	tithi Krishna-ekadashi
from 04:50 (19.12)	karana Bava
from 06:28 (19.12)	yoga Atiganda

Sun and Moon

Dawn	08:08
Sunrise	08:55
Noon	12:26
Sunset	15:56
End of twilight	16:43
Moonrise	01:38
Moonset	13:25
Day length	7 h 01 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 12:46

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 (08:55–12:46) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Chitra (12:46–15:56) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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Festivals and periods

Kharmas

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:55–04:50 (19.12)

Anandadi: Chara 12:46–08:56 (19.12) Anandadi: Rakshasa 08:55–12:46

Bhadra in the netherworld: 17:55–04:50 (19.12); Bhadra Puchha 19:29–20:35; Bhadra Mukha 20:35–22:25
Gandanta (tithi): 04:28–05:12 (19.12)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	06:39–07:47
Abhijit Muhurta	12:11–12:40
Vijaya Muhurta	13:36–14:04
Godhuli	15:56–16:30
Pradosha	15:56–19:20
Nishitha	23:52–01:00 (19.12)
Amrita Kalam	05:17–06:47 (19.12)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	13:18–14:11
Yamaganda	08:55–09:48
Gulika Kalam	10:40–11:33
Dur Muhurta	11:15–11:43, 14:04–14:32
Varjyam	20:16–21:46

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 10:46–11:51, 12:35–13:16, 14:09–15:56

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

Cutting hair, shaving	good 10:46–11:51, 12:35–13:16, 14:09–15:56
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	good 10:46–11:51, 12:35–13:16, 14:09–15:56
Bathing, washing hair	good 10:46–11:51, 12:35–13:16, 14:09–15:56

Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Hasta until 12:46, Chitra from 12:46; tithi Krishna-dashami; lagna Dhanu 08:55, Makara 10:46, Kumbha 11:51, Mina 12:35, Mesha 13:16, Vrishabha 14:09, Mithuna 15:39

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Hasta (until 12:46) — imparting radiance (to the person); Chitra (from 12:46) — improvement of well-being; Thursday — success.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Favourable day · score S = +4

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

Auspicious time begins after 12:46

+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:55–04:50 (19.12)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 08:55–12:46+1 Yoga Saubhagya 08:55–09:22+1 Auspicious weekday0 Anandadi: Chara 12:46–08:56 (19.12)0 Kharmas−1 Anandadi: Rakshasa 08:55–12:46

Panchanga at sunrise 08:55

Summary	Favourable day — Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Auspicious nakshatra; auspicious time — after 11:17
Month	Margashirsha (amanta) · Pausha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Subhanu (No. 17) · Shaka 1925 · Vikram 2060 more
Period	Kharmas
Festivals	Saphala Ekadashi

At sunrise 08:56

Tithi	11Krishna-ekadashi (Nanda, Rudra) · until 02:16 (20.12) more
Nakshatra	Chitra, pada 4 (soft, Tvashtri (Heavenly Architect) or Vishwakarma (Vastu God), Mars) · until 11:17 more
Yoga	Atiganda (“great danger”, inauspicious) · until 03:07 (20.12) more
Karana	Bava (movable) · until 15:37 more
Vara	Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Dhanu (Sagittarius), Moon: Tula (Libra)

Changes during the day

from 11:17	nakshatra Swati
from 15:37	karana Balava
from 02:16 (20.12)	tithi Krishna-dvadashi
from 02:16 (20.12)	karana Kaulava
from 03:07 (20.12)	yoga Sukarma

Sun and Moon

Dawn	08:09
Sunrise	08:56
Noon	12:26
Sunset	15:56
End of twilight	16:43
Moonrise	03:07
Moonset	13:35
Day length	7 h 00 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 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:

According to the Kalaprakashika, Chitra (08:56–11:17) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Swati (11:17–15:56) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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Festivals and periods

Saphala Ekadashi · Vishnu

The Ekadashi of the dark half of Margashirsha (Pausha in North India). “Fruitful”: the fast makes new undertakings successful; Narayana is worshipped and oil lamps are lit.

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 04:50–02:16 (20.12)
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Parana (breaking the fast): 08:56–10:20 (20.12)

Kharmas

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:56–02:16 (20.12)

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 02:16–08:56 (20.12)

Anandadi: Musala 08:56–11:17 Anandadi: Gada 11:17–08:56 (20.12)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	06:40–07:48
Abhijit Muhurta	12:12–12:40
Vijaya Muhurta	13:36–14:04
Godhuli	15:56–16:30
Pradosha	15:56–19:20
Nishitha	23:52–01:00 (20.12)
Amrita Kalam	01:13–02:41 (20.12)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	11:33–12:26
Yamaganda	14:11–15:04
Gulika Kalam	09:48–10:41
Dur Muhurta	10:20–10:48, 12:40–13:08
Varjyam	16:25–17:53

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 10:42–11:47, 12:31–13:12, 14:05–15:56

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

Cutting hair, shaving	good 10:42–11:47, 12:31–13:12, 14:05–15:56
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	good 10:42–11:47, 12:31–13:12, 14:05–15:56
Bathing, washing hair	good 10:42–11:47, 12:31–13:12, 14:05–15:56

Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Chitra until 11:17, Swati from 11:17; tithi Krishna-ekadashi; lagna Dhanu 08:56, Makara 10:42, Kumbha 11:47, Mina 12:31, Mesha 13:12, Vrishabha 14:05, Mithuna 15:35

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Chitra (until 11:17) — improvement of well-being; Swati (from 11:17) — relief from all suffering; Friday — universal respect.

Cautions:

Ekadashi: by custom, those who fast on this day do not cut their hair or shave.
Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
Friday: B. V. Raman advises against cutting nails (the rating above is the site’s summary, which uses the same weekdays for nails as for haircuts, so Friday counts as auspicious).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Favourable day · score S = +3

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

Auspicious time begins after 11:17

+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:56–02:16 (20.12)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 08:56–11:17+1 Auspicious weekday0 Kharmas−1 Anandadi: Musala 08:56–11:17

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

Panchanga at sunrise 08:56

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Anandadi: Shubha, Auspicious nakshatra; cons: Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
Month	Margashirsha (amanta) · Pausha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Subhanu (No. 17) · Shaka 1925 · Vikram 2060 more
Period	Kharmas

At sunrise 08:56

Tithi	12Krishna-dvadashi (Bhadra, Sun (Ravi)) · until 23:15 more
Nakshatra	Swati, pada 4 (movable, Waiu (Wind), Rahu) · until 09:16 more
Yoga	Sukarma (“good deed”, auspicious) · until 23:24 more
Karana	Kaulava (movable) · until 12:48 more
Vara	Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Dhanu (Sagittarius), Moon: Tula (Libra)

Changes during the day

from 09:16	nakshatra Vishakha
from 12:48	karana Taitila
from 23:15	tithi Krishna-trayodashi
from 23:15	karana Gara
from 23:24	yoga Dhriti
from 06:50 (21.12)	nakshatra Anuradha

Sun and Moon

Dawn	08:09
Sunrise	08:56
Noon	12:27
Sunset	15:57
End of twilight	16:44
Moonrise	04:42
Moonset	13:47
Day length	7 h 00 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 09:16

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 (08:56–09:16) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Vishakha (09:16–15:57) is good for sowing, for root crops.

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Festivals and periods

Kharmas

Muhurta

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 08:56–09:16 Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 08:56–09:16 Tripushkar Yoga 09:16–23:15

Anandadi: Siddhi 08:56–09:16 Anandadi: Shubha 09:16–06:50 (21.12) Anandadi: Amrita 06:50–08:57 (21.12)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	06:40–07:48
Abhijit Muhurta	12:13–12:41
Vijaya Muhurta	13:37–14:05
Godhuli	15:57–16:31
Pradosha	15:57–19:21
Nishitha	23:53–01:01 (21.12)
Amrita Kalam	22:56–00:22 (21.12)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	10:41–11:34
Yamaganda	13:19–14:12
Gulika Kalam	08:56–09:49
Dur Muhurta	08:56–09:24, 09:24–09:52
Varjyam	14:18–15:44

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	bad throughout the daytime

Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Swati until 09:16, Vishakha from 09:16; tithi Krishna-dvadashi; lagna Dhanu 08:56, Makara 10:38, Kumbha 11:43, Mina 12:27, Mesha 13:08, Vrishabha 14:01, Mithuna 15:31

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Swati (until 09:16) — relief from all suffering; Vishakha (from 09:16) — loss of money; Saturday — decline of physical strength.

Cautions:

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

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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: Shubha 09:16–06:50 (21.12)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 08:56–09:16+1 Yoga Sukarma 08:56–23:240 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 08:56–09:160 Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 08:56–09:160 Kharmas0 Tripushkar Yoga 09:16–23:15−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)

Panchanga at sunrise 08:56

Summary	Unfavourable day — Anandadi: Mrityu
Month	Margashirsha (amanta) · Pausha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Subhanu (No. 17) · Shaka 1925 · Vikram 2060 more
Period	Kharmas
Festivals	Pradosha Vrat · Masik Shivaratri

At sunrise 08:57

Tithi	13Krishna-trayodashi (Jaya, God of Love) · until 19:52 more
Nakshatra	Anuradha, pada 1 (soft, Mitra (Friend), Saturn) · until 04:07 (22.12) more
Yoga	Dhriti (“steadfastness, firmness”, auspicious) · until 19:25 more
Karana	Gara (movable) · until 09:36 more
Vara	Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Dhanu (Sagittarius), Moon: Vrischika (Scorpio)

Changes during the day

from 09:36	karana Vanija
from 19:25	yoga Shula
from 19:52	tithi Krishna-chaturdashi
from 19:52	karana Vishti
from 04:07 (22.12)	nakshatra Jyestha
from 06:06 (22.12)	karana Shakuni

Sun and Moon

Dawn	08:10
Sunrise	08:57
Noon	12:27
Sunset	15:57
End of twilight	16:44
Moonrise	06:21
Moonset	14:05
Day length	7 h 00 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise

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 (08:57–15:57) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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Festivals and periods

Pradosha Vrat · Shiva

Rule: pradosha vyapini: 3 muhurtas after sunset, 15:57–19:21
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Masik Shivaratri · Shiva

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

Rule: nishitha vyapini: midnight, 23:53–01:01 (22.12)
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Kharmas

Muhurta

Anandadi: Mrityu 08:57–04:07 (22.12) Anandadi: Kana 04:07–08:57 (22.12)

Bhadra in heaven: 19:52–06:06 (22.12); Bhadra Mukha 19:52–21:35; Bhadra Puchha 05:04–06:05 (22.12)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	06:41–07:49
Abhijit Muhurta	12:13–12:41
Vijaya Muhurta	13:37–14:05
Godhuli	15:57–16:31
Pradosha	15:57–19:21
Nishitha	23:53–01:01 (22.12)
Amrita Kalam	18:54–20:19

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	15:05–15:57
Yamaganda	12:27–13:20
Gulika Kalam	14:12–15:05
Dur Muhurta	15:01–15:29
Varjyam	10:23–11:48

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 10:34–11:39, 12:23–13:04, 13:57–15:57

Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Anuradha; tithi Krishna-trayodashi; lagna Dhanu 08:57, Makara 10:34, Kumbha 11:39, Mina 12:23, Mesha 13:04, Vrishabha 13:57, Mithuna 15:27

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Unfavourable day · score S = −1

Strict prohibition: Anandadi: Mrityu

+1 Auspicious nakshatra 08:57–04:07 (22.12)+1 Yoga Dhriti 08:57–19:250 Kharmas−3 Anandadi: Mrityu 08:57–04:07 (22.12)

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

Panchanga at sunrise 08:57

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Krishna Chaturdashi, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
Month	Margashirsha (amanta) · Pausha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Subhanu (No. 17) · Shaka 1925 · Vikram 2060 more
Period	Kharmas

At sunrise 08:57

Tithi	14Krishna-chaturdashi (Rikta, Kali) · until 16:18 more
Nakshatra	Jyestha, pada 1 (sharp, Indra (Leader of the Gods), Mercury) · until 01:15 (23.12) more Gandamula
Yoga	Shula (“spear, sharp pain”, inauspicious) · until 15:15 more
Karana	Shakuni (fixed, inauspicious) · until 16:18 more
Vara	Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Dhanu (Sagittarius), Moon: Vrischika (Scorpio)

Changes during the day

from 15:15	yoga Ganda
from 16:18	tithi Amavasya
from 16:18	karana Chatushpada
from 01:15 (23.12)	nakshatra Mula
from 02:30 (23.12)	karana Naga

Sun and Moon

Dawn	08:11
Sunrise	08:57
Noon	12:28
Sunset	15:58
End of twilight	16:45
Moonrise	08:02
Moonset	14:33
Day length	7 h 00 min

Sky

Winter solstice	10:03

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Jyestha (08:57–15:58) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Shakuni 08:57–15:58: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it (it is suitable for sowing).
Krishna-chaturdashi 08:57–15:58: according to the Kalaprakashika, ploughing on Chaturdashi puts the owner’s life in danger.

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Festivals and periods

Kharmas

Muhurta

Anandadi: Padma 08:57–01:15 (23.12) Anandadi: Lumbaka 01:15–08:58 (23.12)

Gandanta (nakshatra): 19:58–06:32 (23.12)
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Jyestha

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	06:41–07:49
Abhijit Muhurta	12:14–12:42
Vijaya Muhurta	13:38–14:06
Godhuli	15:58–16:32
Pradosha	15:58–19:22
Nishitha	23:54–01:02 (23.12)
Amrita Kalam	17:30–18:55

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	09:50–10:43
Yamaganda	11:35–12:28
Gulika Kalam	13:20–14:13
Dur Muhurta	12:42–13:10, 14:06–14:34
Varjyam	09:03–10:27

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 10:30–11:35, 12:19–13:00, 13:53–15:58

Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Jyestha; tithi Krishna-chaturdashi; lagna Dhanu 08:57, Makara 10:30, Kumbha 11:35, Mina 12:19, Mesha 13:00, Vrishabha 13:53, Mithuna 15:23

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

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

Krishna-chaturdashi 08:57–15:58: a Rikta and Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −2

Avoid starting important matters: Krishna Chaturdashi

+1 Anandadi: Padma 08:57–01:15 (23.12)+1 Auspicious weekday0 Kharmas0 Yoga Ganda 15:15–17:14−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 08:57–01:15 (23.12)−3 Krishna Chaturdashi 08:57–16:18

Panchanga at sunrise 08:57

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Amavasya, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
Month	Margashirsha (amanta) · Pausha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Subhanu (No. 17) · Shaka 1925 · Vikram 2060 more
Period	Kharmas
Festivals	Margashirsha Amavasya · Bhaumvati Amavasya

At sunrise 08:58

Tithi	30Amavasya (Purna, Pitris (ancestors)) · until 12:43 more
Nakshatra	Mula, pada 2 (sharp, Nirriti (Goddess of Destruction or Alakshmi), Ketu) · until 22:26 more Gandamula
Yoga	Ganda (“danger, knot”, inauspicious) · until 11:03 more
Karana	Naga (fixed, inauspicious) · until 12:43 more
Vara	Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Dhanu (Sagittarius), Moon: Dhanu (Sagittarius)

Changes during the day

from 11:03	yoga Vriddhi
from 12:43	tithi Shukla-pratipat
from 12:43	karana Kimstughna
from 22:26	nakshatra Purva-Ashadha
from 22:57	karana Bava
from 06:58 (24.12)	yoga Dhruva

Sun and Moon

Dawn	08:11
Sunrise	08:58
Noon	12:28
Sunset	15:58
End of twilight	16:45
Moonrise	09:32
Moonset	15:20
Day length	7 h 00 min

Sky

New moon (Amavasya)	12:43

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 12:43

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Mula (08:58–15:58) is good for sowing, for root crops.
Naga 08:58–12:43: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Kimstughna 12:43–15:58: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

Margashirsha Amavasya · Pitris (ancestors)

The new moon of Margashirsha; in Tamil Nadu, when it falls in Mula nakshatra, Hanuman Jayanti is celebrated on this day.

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 16:18 (22.12)–12:43
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Bhaumvati Amavasya · Pitris (ancestors)

A new moon on a Tuesday (Bhauma — Mars): a day of ancestor rites and of propitiating Mars; it is believed to help free one from debts.

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 16:18 (22.12)–12:43
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Kharmas

Muhurta

Jwalamukhi Yoga 12:43–22:26 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 12:43–08:58 (24.12)

Anandadi: Chhatra 08:58–22:26 Anandadi: Mitra 22:26–08:58 (24.12)

Gandanta (tithi): 12:22–13:03
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Mula

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	06:42–07:50
Abhijit Muhurta	12:14–12:42
Vijaya Muhurta	13:38–14:06
Godhuli	15:58–16:32
Pradosha	15:58–19:22
Nishitha	23:54–01:02 (24.12)
Amrita Kalam	16:47–18:12

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	14:13–15:06
Yamaganda	10:43–11:36
Gulika Kalam	12:28–13:21
Dur Muhurta	10:22–10:50, 22:46–23:54
Varjyam	21:01–22:26, 07:00–08:26 (24.12)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: bad throughout the daytime

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

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

Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Mula; tithi Amavasya until 12:43, Shukla-pratipat from 12:43; lagna Dhanu 08:58, Makara 10:27, Kumbha 11:31, Mina 12:15, Mesha 12:56, Vrishabha 13:49, Mithuna 15:19

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

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

Amavasya 08:58–12:43: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −5

Avoid starting important matters: Amavasya

+1 Anandadi: Chhatra 08:58–22:26+1 Yoga Vriddhi 11:03–06:58 (24.12)0 Kharmas−1 Jwalamukhi Yoga 12:43–22:26−1 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 12:43–08:58 (24.12)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 08:58–22:26−3 Amavasya 08:58–12:43

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 08:58

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Kshaya tithi, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
Month	Pausha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Subhanu (No. 17) · Shaka 1925 · Vikram 2060 more
Period	Kharmas

At sunrise 08:58

Tithi	1Shukla-pratipat (Nanda, Brahma) · until 09:15 more
Nakshatra	Purva-Ashadha, pada 2 (fierce, Varuna, Venus) · until 19:51 more
Yoga	Dhruva (“fixed, constant (the Pole Star)”, auspicious) · until 03:07 (25.12) more
Karana	Bava (movable) · until 09:15 more
Vara	Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Dhanu (Sagittarius), Moon: Dhanu (Sagittarius)

Changes during the day

from 09:15	tithi Shukla-dvitya (kshaya: not present at any sunrise)
from 09:15	karana Balava
from 19:38	karana Kaulava
from 19:51	nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha
from 03:07 (25.12)	yoga Vyaghata
from 06:07 (25.12)	tithi Shukla-tritya
from 06:07 (25.12)	karana Taitila

Sun and Moon

Dawn	08:11
Sunrise	08:58
Noon	12:29
Sunset	15:59
End of twilight	16:46
Moonrise	10:40
Moonset	16:31
Day length	7 h 00 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 09:15

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, Purva-Ashadha (08:58–15:59) is good for root crops.

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Festivals and periods

Kharmas

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 09:15–06:07 (25.12)

Samvartaka Yoga 08:58–09:15 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 06:07–08:59 (25.12) Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:07–08:59 (25.12) Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:07–08:59 (25.12)

Anandadi: Shrivatsa 08:58–19:51 Anandadi: Vajra 19:51–08:59 (25.12)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	06:42–07:50
Abhijit Muhurta	none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday
Vijaya Muhurta	13:39–14:07
Godhuli	15:59–16:33
Pradosha	15:59–19:23
Nishitha	23:55–01:03 (25.12)
Amrita Kalam	15:34–16:59

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	12:29–13:21
Yamaganda	09:51–10:43
Gulika Kalam	11:36–12:29
Dur Muhurta	12:15–12:43
Varjyam	03:07–04:34 (25.12)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 09:15–15:59

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	average 09:15–15:59
Cutting fingernails	average 09:15–15:59
Cutting toenails	average 10:23–11:27, 12:11–12:52, 13:45–15:59
Bathing, washing hair	good 10:23–11:27, 12:11–12:52, 13:45–15:59

Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Purva-Ashadha; tithi Shukla-pratipat until 09:15, Shukla-dvitya from 09:15; lagna Dhanu 08:58, Makara 10:23, Kumbha 11:27, Mina 12:11, Mesha 12:52, Vrishabha 13:45, Mithuna 15:15

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = +2

Avoid starting important matters: Kshaya tithi

+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 09:15–06:07 (25.12)+1 Anandadi: Shrivatsa 08:58–19:51+1 Yoga Dhruva 08:58–03:07 (25.12)+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 09:15–06:07 (25.12)0 Kharmas0 Samvartaka Yoga 08:58–09:15−1 Surya Dagdha tithi 09:15–06:07 (25.12)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 08:58–19:51−2 Kshaya tithi

Panchanga at sunrise 08:58

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra), Anandadi: Dhwanksha
Month	Pausha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Subhanu (No. 17) · Shaka 1925 · Vikram 2060 more
Period	Kharmas
Festivals	Chandra Darshan

At sunrise 08:59

Tithi	3Shukla-tritya (Jaya, Vishnu) · until 03:28 (26.12) more
Nakshatra	Uttara-Ashadha, pada 3 (fixed, Vishva-Deva (All Gods), Sun) · until 17:40 more
Yoga	Vyaghata (“crushing blow”, inauspicious) · until 23:39 more
Karana	Taitila (movable) · until 16:43 more
Vara	Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Dhanu (Sagittarius), Moon: Makara (Capricorn)

Changes during the day

from 16:43	karana Gara
from 17:40	nakshatra Shravana
from 23:39	yoga Harshana
from 03:28 (26.12)	tithi Shukla-chaturti
from 03:28 (26.12)	karana Vanija

Sun and Moon

Dawn	08:12
Sunrise	08:59
Noon	12:29
Sunset	15:59
End of twilight	16:46
Moonrise	11:22
Moonset	18:00
Day length	7 h 00 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, Uttara-Ashadha (08:59–15:59) is good for sowing.

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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, 15:59–18:00
Crescent Moon above the horizon after sunset: 15:59–18:00

Kharmas

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 17:40–08:59 (26.12)

Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 08:59–17:40 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:28–08:59 (26.12)

Anandadi: Saumya 08:59–12:09 Anandadi: Dhwaja 19:08–08:59 (26.12) Anandadi: Dhwanksha 12:09–19:08

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	06:43–07:51
Abhijit Muhurta	12:15–12:43
Vijaya Muhurta	13:39–14:07
Godhuli	15:59–16:33
Pradosha	15:59–19:23
Nishitha	23:55–01:03 (26.12)
Amrita Kalam	11:50–13:18, 06:21–07:50 (26.12)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	13:22–14:14
Yamaganda	08:59–09:51
Gulika Kalam	10:44–11:36
Dur Muhurta	11:19–11:47, 14:07–14:35
Varjyam	21:23–22:53

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 10:19–11:23, 12:07–12:48, 13:42–15:59

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 10:19–11:23, 12:07–12:48, 13:42–15:59
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	good 10:19–11:23, 12:07–12:48, 13:42–15:59
Bathing, washing hair	good 10:19–11:23, 12:07–12:48, 13:42–15:59

Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha; tithi Shukla-tritya; lagna Dhanu 08:59, Makara 10:19, Kumbha 11:23, Mina 12:07, Mesha 12:48, Vrishabha 13:42, Mithuna 15:11

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = +1

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

+1 Anandadi: Saumya 08:59–12:09+1 Auspicious nakshatra 08:59–17:40+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 08:59–03:28 (26.12)0 Kharmas−1 Anandadi: Dhwanksha 12:09–19:08−2 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 08:59–17:40

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 08:59

Summary	Best day — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Ravi Yoga; auspicious time — until 14:23
Month	Pausha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Subhanu (No. 17) · Shaka 1925 · Vikram 2060 more
Period	Kharmas
Festivals	Vinayaka Chaturthi

At sunrise 08:59

Tithi	4Shukla-chaturti (Rikta, Yama) · until 01:28 (27.12) more
Nakshatra	Shravana, pada 3 (movable, Shri Vishnu, Moon) · until 16:03 more
Yoga	Harshana (“delighting”, auspicious) · until 20:42 more
Karana	Vanija (movable) · until 14:23 more
Vara	Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Dhanu (Sagittarius), Moon: Makara (Capricorn)

Changes during the day

from 14:23	karana Vishti
from 16:03	nakshatra Dhanishtha
from 20:42	yoga Vajra
from 01:28 (27.12)	tithi Shukla-panchami
from 01:28 (27.12)	karana Bava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	08:12
Sunrise	08:59
Noon	12:30
Sunset	16:00
End of twilight	16:47
Moonrise	11:48
Moonset	19:34
Day length	7 h 01 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Shravana (08:59–16:00) is good for sowing.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 14:23–16:00: 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), 11:47–13:12
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Kharmas

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 08:59–16:03 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 08:59–16:03

Anandadi: Prajapati 16:03–08:59 (27.12) Anandadi: Dhumra 08:59–16:03

Bhadra in the netherworld: 14:23–01:28 (27.12); Bhadra Mukha 14:28–16:18; Bhadra Puchha 00:22–01:28 (27.12)
Chora Panchaka: 03:31 (27.12)–19:49 (31.12)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	06:43–07:51
Abhijit Muhurta	12:16–12:44
Vijaya Muhurta	13:40–14:08
Godhuli	16:00–16:34
Pradosha	16:00–19:24
Nishitha	23:56–01:04 (27.12)
Amrita Kalam	05:09–06:42 (27.12)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	11:37–12:30
Yamaganda	14:15–15:08
Gulika Kalam	09:52–10:44
Dur Muhurta	10:23–10:51, 12:44–13:12
Varjyam	19:54–21:27

Haircut and shaving

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

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

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

Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Shravana; tithi Shukla-chaturti; lagna Dhanu 08:59, Makara 10:15, Kumbha 11:19, Mina 12:03, Mesha 12:44, Vrishabha 13:38, Mithuna 15:07

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

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

Shukla-chaturti 08:59–16:00: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Best day · score S = +5

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

Auspicious time ends by 14:23

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 08:59–16:03+2 Ravi Yoga 08:59–16:03+1 Auspicious nakshatra 08:59–16:03+1 Yoga Harshana 08:59–20:42+1 Auspicious weekday0 Kharmas0 Vishti (Bhadra) 14:23–01:28 (27.12)−1 Anandadi: Dhumra 08:59–16:03−2 Rikta tithi 08:59–01:28 (27.12)

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

Panchanga at sunrise 08:59

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Anandadi: Vardhamana, Auspicious nakshatra; cons: Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi), Panchaka
Month	Pausha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Subhanu (No. 17) · Shaka 1925 · Vikram 2060 more
Period	Kharmas

At sunrise 08:59

Tithi	5Shukla-panchami (Purna, Soma) · until 00:16 (28.12) more
Nakshatra	Dhanishtha, pada 3 (movable, Vasu (kind) - 8 phenomena of nature, assistants of Indra, Mars) · until 15:10 more
Yoga	Vajra (“diamond, thunderbolt”, inauspicious) · until 18:21 more
Karana	Bava (movable) · until 12:46 more
Vara	Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Dhanu (Sagittarius), Moon: Kumbha (Aquarius)

Changes during the day

from 12:46	karana Balava
from 15:10	nakshatra Shatabhisha
from 18:21	yoga Siddhi
from 00:16 (28.12)	tithi Shukla-shashti
from 00:16 (28.12)	karana Kaulava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	08:12
Sunrise	08:59
Noon	12:30
Sunset	16:01
End of twilight	16:48
Moonrise	12:04
Moonset	21:05
Day length	7 h 01 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 15:10

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Shatabhisha (15:10–16:01) is good for sowing.

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Festivals and periods

Kharmas

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 15:10–08:59 (28.12)

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:59–00:16 (28.12) Krakacha Yoga 00:16–08:59 (28.12)

Anandadi: Vardhamana 08:59–15:10 Anandadi: Ananda 15:10–08:59 (28.12)

Chora Panchaka: 03:31–19:49 (31.12)
Gandanta (tithi): 23:53–00:40 (28.12)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	06:43–07:51
Abhijit Muhurta	12:16–12:44
Vijaya Muhurta	13:40–14:08
Godhuli	16:01–16:35
Pradosha	16:01–19:25
Nishitha	23:56–01:04 (28.12)
Amrita Kalam	07:56–09:31 (28.12)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	10:45–11:37
Yamaganda	13:23–14:16
Gulika Kalam	08:59–09:52
Dur Muhurta	08:59–09:27, 09:27–09:55
Varjyam	22:21–23:57

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 Dhanishtha until 15:10, Shatabhisha from 15:10; tithi Shukla-panchami; lagna Dhanu 08:59, Makara 10:11, Kumbha 11:15, Mina 11:59, Mesha 12:40, Vrishabha 13:34, Mithuna 15:03

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Dhanishtha (until 15:10) — longevity (increased vitality); Shatabhisha (from 15:10) — gaining strength; Saturday — decline of physical strength.

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: Vardhamana 08:59–15:10+1 Auspicious nakshatra 08:59–15:10+1 Auspicious tithi 08:59–00:16 (28.12)0 Ravi Yoga 15:10–08:59 (28.12)0 Kharmas−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Panchaka all day−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:59–00:16 (28.12)

Panchanga at sunrise 08:59

Summary	Favourable day — Yoga Siddhi, Ravi Yoga; auspicious time — after 15:06
Month	Pausha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Subhanu (No. 17) · Shaka 1925 · Vikram 2060 more
Period	Kharmas
Festivals	Skanda Shashti

At sunrise 08:59

Tithi	6Shukla-shashti (Nanda, Kartikeya) · until 23:55 more
Nakshatra	Shatabhisha, pada 3 (movable, Varuna, Rahu) · until 15:06 more
Yoga	Siddhi (“success, accomplishment”, auspicious) · until 16:40 more
Karana	Kaulava (movable) · until 11:59 more
Vara	Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Dhanu (Sagittarius), Moon: Kumbha (Aquarius)

Changes during the day

from 11:59	karana Taitila
from 15:06	nakshatra Purva-Bhadra
from 16:40	yoga Vyatipata
from 23:55	tithi Shukla-saptami
from 23:55	karana Gara

Sun and Moon

Dawn	08:12
Sunrise	08:59
Noon	12:30
Sunset	16:02
End of twilight	16:49
Moonrise	12:15
Moonset	22:30
Day length	7 h 02 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 15:06

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Shatabhisha (08:59–15:06) is good for sowing.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Bhadra (15:06–16:02) is good for root crops.

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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 00:16–23:55
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Kharmas

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 08:59–15:06 Tripushkar Yoga 23:55–08:59 (29.12)

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:59–23:55 Samvartaka Yoga 23:55–08:59 (29.12)

Anandadi: Chara 15:06–08:59 (29.12) Anandadi: Rakshasa 08:59–15:06

Chora Panchaka: 03:31 (27.12)–19:49 (31.12)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	06:43–07:51
Abhijit Muhurta	12:16–12:45
Vijaya Muhurta	13:41–14:09
Godhuli	16:02–16:36
Pradosha	16:02–19:25
Nishitha	23:57–01:04 (29.12)
Amrita Kalam	07:56–09:31, 07:38–09:17 (29.12)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	15:09–16:02
Yamaganda	12:31–13:23
Gulika Kalam	14:16–15:09
Dur Muhurta	15:06–15:34
Varjyam	21:43–23:22

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 10:07–11:11, 11:55–12:36, 13:30–15:06

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 10:07–11:11, 11:55–12:36, 13:30–15:06
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 10:07–11:11, 11:55–12:36, 13:30–15:06
Bathing, washing hair	average 10:07–11:11, 11:55–12:36, 13:30–15:06

Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Shatabhisha until 15:06, Purva-Bhadra from 15:06; tithi Shukla-shashti; lagna Dhanu 08:59, Makara 10:07, Kumbha 11:11, Mina 11:55, Mesha 12:36, Vrishabha 13:30, Mithuna 15:00

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Shatabhisha (until 15:06) — gaining strength; Purva-Bhadra (from 15:06) — facing death (dangers); Sunday — physical well-being.

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Favourable day · score S = +3

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

Auspicious time begins after 15:06

+2 Yoga Siddhi 08:59–16:40+2 Ravi Yoga 08:59–15:06+1 Auspicious nakshatra 08:59–15:060 Anandadi: Chara 15:06–08:59 (29.12)0 Kharmas0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:59–23:55 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Tripushkar Yoga 23:55–08:59 (29.12)0 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 15:06–08:59 (29.12)−1 Anandadi: Rakshasa 08:59–15:06−1 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 08:59

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Vyatipata, Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi)
Month	Pausha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Subhanu (No. 17) · Shaka 1925 · Vikram 2060 more
Period	Kharmas

At sunrise 08:59

Tithi	7Shukla-saptami (Bhadra, Indra) · until 00:28 (30.12) more
Nakshatra	Purva-Bhadra, pada 3 (fierce, Aja Ekapad - sunbeam or lightning strike, Jupiter) · until 15:54 more
Yoga	Vyatipata (“calamity, downfall”, inauspicious) · until 15:40 more
Karana	Gara (movable) · until 12:05 more
Vara	Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Dhanu (Sagittarius), Moon: Kumbha (Aquarius)

Changes during the day

from 12:05	karana Vanija
from 15:40	yoga Variyana
from 15:54	nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra
from 00:28 (30.12)	tithi Shukla-ashtami
from 00:28 (30.12)	karana Vishti

Sun and Moon

Dawn	08:13
Sunrise	08:59
Noon	12:31
Sunset	16:03
End of twilight	16:50
Moonrise	12:23
Moonset	23:51
Day length	7 h 03 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 15:54

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Bhadra (08:59–15:54) is good for root crops.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Bhadra (15:54–16:03) is good for sowing.

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Festivals and periods

Kharmas

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 12:38–15:54

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:59–00:28 (30.12)

Anandadi: Musala 08:59–15:54 Anandadi: Gada 15:54–08:59 (30.12)

Bhadra on earth: 00:28–13:03 (30.12); Bhadra Puchha 02:22–03:38 (30.12); Bhadra Mukha 03:38–05:45 (30.12)
Chora Panchaka: 03:31 (27.12)–19:49 (31.12)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	06:44–07:51
Abhijit Muhurta	12:17–12:45
Vijaya Muhurta	13:42–14:10
Godhuli	16:03–16:37
Pradosha	16:03–19:26
Nishitha	23:57–01:05 (30.12)
Amrita Kalam	07:38–09:17

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	09:52–10:45
Yamaganda	11:38–12:31
Gulika Kalam	13:24–14:17
Dur Muhurta	12:45–13:13, 14:10–14:38
Varjyam	02:09–03:51 (30.12)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 15:54–16:03

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 15:54–16:03
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	good 15:54–16:03
Bathing, washing hair	average 08:59–15:54

Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Purva-Bhadra until 15:54, Uttara-Bhadra from 15:54; tithi Shukla-saptami; lagna Dhanu 08:59, Makara 10:03, Kumbha 11:07, Mina 11:51, Mesha 12:32, Vrishabha 13:26, Mithuna 14:56

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Purva-Bhadra (until 15:54) — facing death (dangers); Uttara-Bhadra (from 15:54) — a good life; Monday — clear, bright complexion.

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

Vyatipata 08:59–15:40: 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 = −5

Avoid starting important matters: Vyatipata

+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 08:59–00:28 (30.12)+1 Ravi Yoga 12:38–15:540 Yoga Variyana 15:40–08:59 (30.12)0 Auspicious nakshatra 15:54–08:59 (30.12)0 Kharmas−1 Anandadi: Musala 08:59–15:54−1 Panchaka all day−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 08:59–15:54−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:59–00:28 (30.12)−3 Vyatipata 08:59–15:40

Panchanga at sunrise 08:59

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Bhadra on earth, Panchaka
Month	Pausha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Subhanu (No. 17) · Shaka 1925 · Vikram 2060 more
Period	Kharmas
Festivals	Masik Durgashtami

At sunrise 08:59

Tithi	8Shukla-ashtami (Jaya, Vasus) · until 01:49 (31.12) more
Nakshatra	Uttara-Bhadra, pada 3 (fixed, Ahirbudhyana (Serpent of the Deep - Milky Way under the horizon), Saturn) · until 17:31 more
Yoga	Variyana (“excellent, best”, auspicious) · until 15:18 more
Karana	Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 13:03 more
Vara	Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Dhanu (Sagittarius), Moon: Mina (Pisces)

Changes during the day

from 13:03	karana Bava
from 15:18	yoga Parigha
from 17:31	nakshatra Revati
from 01:49 (31.12)	tithi Shukla-navami
from 01:49 (31.12)	karana Balava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	08:13
Sunrise	08:59
Noon	12:31
Sunset	16:04
End of twilight	16:50
Moonrise	12:31
Moonset	none
Day length	7 h 04 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Bhadra (08:59–16:04) is good for sowing.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 08:59–13:03: 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 00:28–01:49 (31.12)
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Kharmas

Muhurta

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 08:59–17:31 Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 08:59–17:31 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:59–01:49 (31.12)

Anandadi: Siddhi 08:59–17:31 Anandadi: Shubha 17:31–08:59 (31.12)

Bhadra on earth: 00:28–13:03; Bhadra Puchha 02:22–03:38; Bhadra Mukha 03:38–05:45
Chora Panchaka: 03:31 (27.12)–19:49 (31.12)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	06:44–07:52
Abhijit Muhurta	12:17–12:46
Vijaya Muhurta	13:42–14:11
Godhuli	16:04–16:38
Pradosha	16:04–19:27
Nishitha	23:58–01:05 (31.12)
Amrita Kalam	12:23–14:06

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	14:18–15:11
Yamaganda	10:45–11:38
Gulika Kalam	12:32–13:25
Dur Muhurta	10:24–10:52, 22:50–23:58
Varjyam	06:40–08:25 (31.12)

Haircut and shaving

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

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

Cutting hair, shaving	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Bathing, washing hair	average 09:59–11:04, 11:47–12:29, 13:22–16:04

Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra; tithi Shukla-ashtami; lagna Dhanu 08:59, Makara 09:59, Kumbha 11:04, Mina 11:47, Mesha 12:29, Vrishabha 13:22, Mithuna 14:52

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Uttara-Bhadra — 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-ashtami 08:59–16:04: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Bhadra on earth 08:59–13:03: 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 = +3

Avoid starting important matters: Bhadra on earth

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 08:59–17:31+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:59–01:49 (31.12)+1 Anandadi: Siddhi 08:59–17:31+1 Auspicious nakshatra 08:59–17:31+1 Yoga Variyana 08:59–15:18+1 Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 08:59–17:310 Kharmas0 Yoga Parigha 15:18–03:25 (31.12)−1 Ashtami 08:59–01:49 (31.12)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Panchaka all day−3 Bhadra on earth 08:59–13:03

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

Panchanga at sunrise 08:59

Summary	Unfavourable day — many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower), Krakacha Yoga
Month	Pausha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Subhanu (No. 17) · Shaka 1925 · Vikram 2060 more
Period	Kharmas

At sunrise 08:59

Tithi	9Shukla-navami (Rikta, Serpent (Naga)) · until 03:51 (01.01) more
Nakshatra	Revati, pada 3 (soft, Pushan (Prosperous), Mercury) · until 19:49 more Gandamula
Yoga	Parigha (“bolt, barrier”, inauspicious) · until 15:31 more
Karana	Balava (movable) · until 14:46 more
Vara	Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Dhanu (Sagittarius), Moon: Mina (Pisces)

Changes during the day

from 14:46	karana Kaulava
from 15:31	yoga Shiva
from 19:49	nakshatra Ashwini
from 03:51 (01.01)	tithi Shukla-dashami
from 03:51 (01.01)	karana Taitila

Sun and Moon

Dawn	08:13
Sunrise	08:59
Noon	12:32
Sunset	16:05
End of twilight	16:51
Moonrise	12:38
Moonset	01:08
Day length	7 h 05 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise

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 (08:59–16:05) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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Festivals and periods

Kharmas

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 19:49–08:59 (01.01)

Krakacha Yoga 08:59–03:51 (01.01)

Anandadi: Utpata 08:59–19:49 Anandadi: Mrityu 19:49–08:59 (01.01)

Chora Panchaka: 03:31 (27.12)–19:49
Gandanta (nakshatra): 13:11–02:29 (01.01)
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Revati

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	06:44–07:51
Abhijit Muhurta	none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday
Vijaya Muhurta	13:43–14:11
Godhuli	16:05–16:39
Pradosha	16:05–19:28
Nishitha	23:58–01:06 (01.01)
Amrita Kalam	17:11–18:57

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	12:32–13:25
Yamaganda	09:52–10:46
Gulika Kalam	11:39–12:32
Dur Muhurta	12:18–12:46
Varjyam	none on this day

Haircut and shaving

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

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

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

Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Revati; tithi Shukla-navami; lagna Dhanu 08:59, Makara 09:55, Kumbha 11:00, Mina 11:44, Mesha 12:25, Vrishabha 13:18, Mithuna 14:48

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Revati — increase in property; Wednesday — favour of the authorities.

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

Shukla-navami 08:59–16:05: 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

Unfavourable day · score S = −7

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

+1 Auspicious nakshatra 08:59–19:49+1 Auspicious weekday0 Yoga Shiva 15:31–08:59 (01.01)0 Kharmas−1 Panchaka 08:59–19:49−2 Rikta tithi 08:59–03:51 (01.01)−3 Anandadi: Utpata 08:59–19:49−3 Krakacha Yoga 08:59–03:51 (01.01)

Panchanga at sunrise 08:59

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

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.

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.

Subhanu (No. 17 of 60, “beautifully shining”) — A year of health and well-being: good rains, peace in families.
Northern samvatsara: Durmukha (No. 30)
Shaka Samvat 1925 · Vikram Samvat 2060 · Kali Yuga 5104
Next year — Tarana, from the new moon before Ugadi (the start of Chaitra) 21.03.2004
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-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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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: 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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Monday
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Purva-Bhadra
−1 — unfavourable 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-navami
−1 — unfavourable 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).

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”

Vrishabha
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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)

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

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

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

nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra
Planting and sowing are allowed.

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

Shukla-dashami
any undertakings

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

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.

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.

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.

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

Uttara-Bhadra
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-dashami
+1 — favourable 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.

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

Shukla-ekadashi
pruning and weeding

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Wednesday
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Revati
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-ekadashi
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

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.

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)

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.

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

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

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

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

Shukla-ekadashi
pruning and weeding

Shukla-dvadashi
neutral

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Thursday
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Ashwini
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-dvadashi
0 — does not affect the haircut rating

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.

Bhadra on earth
Vishti Karana with the Moon in Karka, Simha, Kumbha or Mina: Bhadra resides on earth (bhu-loka) and is especially harmful.

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.

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

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.

Shukla-triodashi
no pruning or felling

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: 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.

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

Shukla-triodashi
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Sunday
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krittika
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-chaturdashi
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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)

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.

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

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 Rohini
Planting and sowing are allowed.

Purnima
sowing seeds, any undertakings

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.

Rohini
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Purnima
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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

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)

Sadhya (22) — “attainable, amenable”
Auspicious (in some traditions — especially auspicious): study, practice, mastering new things — anything achieved through effort.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

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-pratipat
digging, plowing, planting trees

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.

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.

Mrigashirsha
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-pratipat
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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)

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.

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

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

Ardra
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-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.

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

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.

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-tritya
any undertakings

Punarvasu
+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.

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

Pushya
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-chaturti
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Pushya
The Moon in Pushya, the best of the nakshatras for new undertakings (except weddings).

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.

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

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.

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

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

Krishna-panchami
any undertakings

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

Ashlesha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-panchami
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-shashti (6, waning Moon)
Group: Nanda. Deity: Kartikeya.
Kartikeya presides over the sixth day of the waning moon, favoring coronations (taking office), establishing new friendships, carrying out festivals and performances.

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

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.

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

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

Krishna-shashti
plowing the ground

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

Magha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-shashti
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Mithuna
+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.

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

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.

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

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

Krishna-shashti
plowing the ground

Krishna-saptami
soaking seeds is allowed, digging the ground

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

Hutashana Yoga
“Fiery” tithi of the weekday: Sun — 12, Mon — 6, Tue — 7, Wed — 8, Thu — 9, Fri — 10, Sat — 11. Portends losses, quarrels and harm; new undertakings are avoided.

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.

Purva-Phalguni
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-saptami
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Priti (2) — “love, affection”
Auspicious: friendship, reconciliation, love, matchmaking — anything that requires people’s goodwill.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

Krishna-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.

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

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

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

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

Krishna-saptami
soaking seeds is allowed, digging the ground

Krishna-ashtami
tillage and sowing are forbidden

nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni
Planting and sowing are allowed.

Kharmas
The Sun in Dhanu or Mina: a month without weddings, housewarmings and other samskaras. Good for prayer, charity and pilgrimage.

Uttara-Phalguni
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-ashtami
0 — does not affect the haircut rating

Kharmas
The Sun in Dhanu or Mina: a month without weddings, housewarmings and initiations (a North Indian tradition).

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

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.

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

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

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

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.

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

nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni
Planting and sowing are allowed.

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

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

Hasta
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-navami
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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.

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

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.

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

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

Chitra
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-dashami
0 — does not affect the haircut rating

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

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)

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.

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

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

Krishna-ekadashi
plowing, pruning and weeding

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

Swati
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-ekadashi
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.

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

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.

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

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

Krishna-dvadashi
neutral

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

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

Anandadi: 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.

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.

Vishakha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-dvadashi
0 — does not affect the haircut rating

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

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)

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.

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.

Krishna-trayodashi
no pruning or felling

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

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

Anuradha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-trayodashi
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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)

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.

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.

The shortest day in the Northern Hemisphere (the Sun’s tropical longitude 270°), after which the Sun turns north. The Vedic Uttarayana is traditionally counted from Makara Sankranti — about 24–25 days later.

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.

Krishna-chaturdashi
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.

Jyestha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-chaturdashi
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Ganda (10) — “danger, knot”
Inauspicious: difficulties and obstacles; the first 6 ghatis (about 2 h 24 min) are skipped.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

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

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

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)

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.

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.

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

Shukla-pratipat
digging, plowing, planting trees

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.

Jwalamukhi Yoga
“Fire-breathing” yoga: the 1st tithi with Mula, the 5th with Bharani, the 8th with Krittika, the 9th with Rohini, the 10th with Ashlesha. Especially harmful for weddings, housewarmings, sowing and beginning studies.

Mula
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Amavasya
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-pratipat
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Vriddhi (11) — “growth, increase”
Auspicious: investments, trade, savings, starting ventures that are meant to grow.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

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

Pausha (Vedic name Sahasya) — The cold month of Dhanur Masa and Kharmas: no weddings are held until Makara Sankranti, and with it Uttarayana begins.
Patron: Narayana; Aditya — Bhaga. Full moon in nakshatra Pushya. 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.

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)

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.

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-pratipat
digging, plowing, planting trees

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

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.

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

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.

Purva-Ashadha
−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.

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

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.

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

Uttara-Ashadha
+1 — favourable 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.

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)

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

Chora Panchaka
Began on a Friday: danger of theft and loss — journeys, business deals and major purchases are avoided.
The Moon in Kumbha or Mina (from the middle of Dhanishtha to the end of Revati). During these five nakshatras people do not travel south, gather firewood or grass, lay a roof or build a bed; cremation is performed with a special rite.

Shravana
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-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.

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

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 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-panchami
do not fell trees, any undertakings

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).

Dhanishtha
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shatabhisha
+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.

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

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 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-shashti
plowing the ground

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

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.

nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra
Planting and sowing are allowed.

Shukla-saptami
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

Shukla-ashtami
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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