Panchanga Calendar

February 1823

SamvatsaraChitrabhanu (16)MonthMagha → Phalguna from 11.02RituShishiraAyanaUttarayanaPlace55°45′ N 37°35′ E, UTC+3 changeAyanamsaLahiri

February 1823 falls, in the lunar calendar (amanta), within the months Magha (until 10.02), Phalguna (from 11.02). Periods: 18–24.02 — Holashtak. Major festivals: 9.02 Maha Shivaratri; 24.02 Holika Dahan; 25.02 Holi (Dhulandi). 11.02 — solar eclipse, partial (not visible here).

Mon

Tue

Wed

Thu

Fri

Sat

Sun

1Chit6

2Swa7Kalashtami

3Vish8

4Anu9

5Jye10

6Mul11Vijaya Ekadashi

7Mul12

8PAsh13Shani Pradosha

9UAsh14Maha Shivaratri

10Shra30Somvati Amavasya

11Dhan1Kumbha Sankranti

12Shat2Chandra Darshan

13PBh3

14UBh4Vinayaka Chaturthi

15Rev5

16Ashw6Skanda Shashti

17Bhar7

18Krit8Masik Durgashtami

19Roh9

20Mrig10until 15:13

21Ard11after 13:26

22Pun12Shani Pradosha

23Push13until 09:40

24Ashl14Holika Dahan

25PPh15Holi

26UPh2until 12:50

27Has3

28Chit4Sankashti

Day ratingBest daysFavourableOrdinaryAvoid new venturesUnfavourable

Markersafter / until HH:MM

Moon5Waxing Moon5Waning Moon15Purnima30Amavasya

Nakshatra typesfixedsoftlightmovablesharpfiercemixed

Icons this month (19)

Dwipushkar YogaKalashtamiEkadashiPradoshaMaha Shivaratriday of Amavasya (ancestor rites)Solar eclipse, partialSankrantimoment of the new moon (see the time in the “Sky this month” card)Chandra DarshanVinayaka ChaturthiSkanda ShashtiGoddess (Durga, Kali)Tripushkar YogaRavi Pushya YogaHolika Dahanday of Purnima (full moon fast and puja)HoliSankashti

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

12.02 Wed — Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Anandadi: Manasa, Auspicious nakshatra
Shatabhisha (movable): for journeys and moving house, buying vehicles, gardening, quick and temporary changes.
16.02 Sun — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Ravi Yoga, Anandadi: Ananda
Ashwini (light): for quick matters: trade, healing, study, travel, purchases and starting a business.
20.02 Thu — Ravi Yoga, Auspicious nakshatra, Auspicious weekday until 15:13
Mrigashirsha (soft): for arts and music, friendship and love, new clothes and jewellery, weddings and festivals.
21.02 Fri — Ravi Yoga, Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga after 13:26
Punarvasu (movable): for journeys and moving house, buying vehicles, gardening, quick and temporary changes.
23.02 Sun — Ravi Pushya Yoga, Pushya, Ravi Yoga until 09:40
Pushya (light): for quick matters: trade, healing, study, travel, purchases and starting a business.
26.02 Wed — Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Anandadi: Vardhamana, Auspicious nakshatra until 12:50
Uttara-Phalguni (fixed): for what is firm and lasting: laying house foundations, housewarming, planting, weddings, taking office, long-term projects.

Festivals

2.02 Sun Kalashtami
6.02 Thu Vijaya Ekadashi
8.02 Sat Shani Pradosha
9.02 Sun Maha Shivaratri
10.02 Mon Magha Amavasya
10.02 Mon Somvati Amavasya
11.02 Tue Kumbha Sankranti
12.02 Wed Chandra Darshan
14.02 Fri Vinayaka Chaturthi
16.02 Sun Skanda Shashti
18.02 Tue Masik Durgashtami
21.02 Fri Amalaki Ekadashi
22.02 Sat Shani Pradosha
24.02 Mon Holika Dahan
24.02 Mon Purnima Vrat
25.02 Tue Holi (Dhulandi)
25.02 Tue Phalguna Purnima
28.02 Fri Sankashti Chaturthi (Bhalachandra)

Special muhurta yogas

1.02 Sat Dwipushkar Yoga 11:51–20:03
1.02 Sat Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 20:03–08:23 (02.02)
3.02 Mon Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 00:23–08:19 (04.02)
9.02 Sun Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 08:09–14:47
10.02 Mon Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 08:07–16:55
14.02 Fri Amrita Siddhi Yoga 20:48–07:56 (15.02)
14.02 Fri Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 20:48–07:56 (15.02)
16.02 Sun Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 07:54–20:13
18.02 Tue Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 07:49–18:15
19.02 Wed Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day
21.02 Fri Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 13:26–07:40 (22.02)
22.02 Sat Tripushkar Yoga 07:40–11:33
23.02 Sun Ravi Pushya Yoga 07:38–09:40
23.02 Sun Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 07:38–09:40
25.02 Tue Tripushkar Yoga 06:30–07:30 (26.02)
26.02 Wed Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:37–07:28 (27.02)

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

1.02 Sat — Krakacha Yoga, Vishti (Bhadra), Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
2.02 Sun — Samvartaka Yoga, Anandadi: Lumbaka, Ashtami
3.02 Mon — Yamaghanta, Ashtami (unfavourable day)
5.02 Wed — Vishti (Bhadra), Fierce or sharp nakshatra, Anandadi: Dhwanksha
9.02 Sun — Krishna Chaturdashi, Vyatipata, Vishti (Bhadra)
10.02 Mon — Amavasya, Eclipse nearby
11.02 Tue — many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower), Sankranti day, Anandadi: Utpata (unfavourable day)
19.02 Wed — Vaidhriti, Krakacha Yoga, Rikta tithi
24.02 Mon — many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower), Bhadra on earth, Rikta tithi (unfavourable day)
25.02 Tue — Kshaya tithi, Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi), Fierce or sharp nakshatra

Sky this month

11.02 New moon (Amavasya) 06:18
11.02 Kumbha Sankranti 00:07 — the Sun enters Kumbha (Aquarius)
11.02 Solar eclipse, partial, greatest eclipse 06:02, magnitude 0.185
not visible here (below the horizon)
25.02 Full moon (Purnima) 08:19

Periods

18–24.02 Holashtak
11.02 05:48 – 15.02 20:41 Raja Panchaka

Samvatsara and month

Chitrabhanu (No. 16, “shining in many colours”) — A brilliant year: abundance, joy, success in the arts and in affairs. more

Northern samvatsara: Vijaya. Shaka Samvat 1744, Vikram Samvat 1879, Kali Yuga 4923.

Magha (Tapas) — A month of austerity and holy baths (Magha Snana): Vasant Panchami, Ratha Saptami; in the dark half — Maha Shivaratri. more

Phalguna (Tapasya) — The last month of the lunar year: Holika Dahan and Holi; Mina Sankranti begins the second Kharmas. 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 — Krakacha Yoga, Vishti (Bhadra)
Month	Magha (amanta) · Phalguna (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Chitrabhanu (No. 16) · Shaka 1744 · Vikram 1879 more

At sunrise 08:25

Tithi	6Krishna-shashti (Nanda, Kartikeya) · until 11:51 more
Nakshatra	Chitra, pada 3 (soft, Tvashtri (Heavenly Architect) or Vishwakarma (Vastu God), Mars) · until 20:03 more
Yoga	Shula (“spear, sharp pain”, inauspicious) · until 00:42 (02.02) more
Karana	Vanija (movable) · until 11:51 more
Vara	Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Makara (Capricorn), Moon: Tula (Libra)

Changes during the day

from 11:51	tithi Krishna-saptami
from 11:51	karana Vishti
from 20:03	nakshatra Swati
from 00:19 (02.02)	karana Bava
from 00:42 (02.02)	yoga Ganda

Sun and Moon

Dawn	07:44
Sunrise	08:25
Noon	12:43
Sunset	17:02
End of twilight	17:43
Moonrise	none
Moonset	09:38
Day length	8 h 36 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 11:51

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Chitra (08:25–17:02) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 11:51–17:02: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

more — lunar calendar for gardeners

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 08:25–20:03 Dwipushkar Yoga 11:51–20:03 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 20:03–08:23 (02.02) Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 20:03–08:23 (02.02)

Krakacha Yoga 08:25–11:51 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 11:51–08:23 (02.02)

Anandadi: Siddhi 20:03–08:23 (02.02) Anandadi: Kana 08:25–20:03

Bhadra in the netherworld: 11:51–00:19 (02.02); Bhadra Puchha 16:52–18:08; Bhadra Mukha 18:08–20:13

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	06:22–07:23
Abhijit Muhurta	12:26–13:01
Vijaya Muhurta	14:10–14:44
Godhuli	17:02–17:32
Pradosha	17:02–20:06
Nishitha	00:12–01:13 (02.02)
Amrita Kalam	13:20–15:01

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	10:34–11:39
Yamaganda	13:48–14:53
Gulika Kalam	08:25–09:30
Dur Muhurta	08:25–09:00, 09:00–09:34
Varjyam	02:05–03:48 (02.02)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 08:25–08:50, 09:35–10:16, 11:07–17:02

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 08:25–08:50, 09:35–10:16, 11:07–17:02
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 08:25–08:50, 09:35–10:16, 11:07–17:02
Bathing, washing hair	average 08:25–08:50, 09:35–10:16, 11:07–17:02

Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Chitra; tithi Krishna-shashti until 11:51, Krishna-saptami from 11:51; lagna Makara 08:25, Kumbha 08:50, Mina 09:35, Mesha 10:16, Vrishabha 11:07, Mithuna 12:33, Karka 14:55

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Chitra — improvement of well-being; Saturday — decline of physical strength.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −3

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

+2 Ravi Yoga 08:25–20:03+1 Auspicious nakshatra 08:25–20:030 Anandadi: Kana 08:25–20:03 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Dwipushkar Yoga 11:51–20:030 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 11:51–08:23 (02.02) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−2 Vishti (Bhadra) 11:51–00:19 (02.02)−3 Krakacha Yoga 08:25–11:51

Panchanga at sunrise 08:25

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Samvartaka Yoga, Anandadi: Lumbaka
Month	Magha (amanta) · Phalguna (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Chitrabhanu (No. 16) · Shaka 1744 · Vikram 1879 more
Festivals	Kalashtami

At sunrise 08:23

Tithi	7Krishna-saptami (Bhadra, Indra) · until 12:59 more
Nakshatra	Swati, pada 2 (movable, Waiu (Wind), Rahu) · until 21:55 more
Yoga	Ganda (“danger, knot”, inauspicious) · until 00:42 (03.02) more
Karana	Bava (movable) · until 12:59 more
Vara	Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Makara (Capricorn), Moon: Tula (Libra)

Changes during the day

from 12:59	tithi Krishna-ashtami
from 12:59	karana Balava
from 21:55	nakshatra Vishakha
from 00:42 (03.02)	yoga Vriddhi
from 01:48 (03.02)	karana Kaulava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	07:43
Sunrise	08:23
Noon	12:43
Sunset	17:04
End of twilight	17:45
Moonrise	01:16
Moonset	09:50
Day length	8 h 40 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 12:59

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Swati (08:23–17:04) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

more — lunar calendar for gardeners

Festivals and periods

Kalashtami · Kalabhairava

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

Rule: pradosha vyapini: 3 muhurtas after sunset, 17:04–20:07
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Muhurta

Samvartaka Yoga 08:23–12:59

Anandadi: Lumbaka 08:23–21:55 Anandadi: Utpata 21:55–08:21 (03.02)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	06:20–07:22
Abhijit Muhurta	12:26–13:01
Vijaya Muhurta	14:10–14:45
Godhuli	17:04–17:34
Pradosha	17:04–20:07
Nishitha	00:12–01:13 (03.02)
Amrita Kalam	12:26–14:10

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	15:59–17:04
Yamaganda	12:44–13:49
Gulika Kalam	14:54–15:59
Dur Muhurta	15:54–16:29
Varjyam	04:06–05:52 (03.02)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 08:23–12:59

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 08:23–12:59
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 08:23–12:59
Bathing, washing hair	average throughout the daytime

Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Swati; tithi Krishna-saptami until 12:59, Krishna-ashtami from 12:59; lagna Makara 08:23, Kumbha 08:46, Mina 09:31, Mesha 10:12, Vrishabha 11:03, Mithuna 12:29, Karka 14:51

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Swati — relief from all suffering; Sunday — physical well-being.

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

Krishna-ashtami 12:59–17:04: 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 = −3

+1 Auspicious nakshatra 08:23–21:550 Ashtami 12:59–08:21 (03.02)−1 Anandadi: Lumbaka 08:23–21:55−3 Samvartaka Yoga 08:23–12:59

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

Panchanga at sunrise 08:23

Summary	Unfavourable day — Yamaghanta, Ashtami
Month	Magha (amanta) · Phalguna (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Chitrabhanu (No. 16) · Shaka 1744 · Vikram 1879 more

At sunrise 08:21

Tithi	8Krishna-ashtami (Jaya, Vasus) · until 14:46 more
Nakshatra	Vishakha, pada 2 (mixed, Indra and Agni, Jupiter) · until 00:23 (04.02) more
Yoga	Vriddhi (“growth, increase”, auspicious) · until 01:08 (04.02) more
Karana	Kaulava (movable) · until 14:46 more
Vara	Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Makara (Capricorn), Moon: Tula (Libra)

Changes during the day

from 14:46	tithi Krishna-navami
from 14:46	karana Taitila
from 00:23 (04.02)	nakshatra Anuradha
from 01:08 (04.02)	yoga Dhruva
from 03:52 (04.02)	karana Gara

Sun and Moon

Dawn	07:41
Sunrise	08:21
Noon	12:43
Sunset	17:06
End of twilight	17:47
Moonrise	02:36
Moonset	10:05
Day length	8 h 44 min

Gardener’s calendar

tasks at sunrise: good — 1, average — 11, bad — 1

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

task	at sunrise	from 14:46

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, Vishakha (08:21–17:06) is good for sowing, for root crops.

more — lunar calendar for gardeners

Muhurta

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 00:23–08:19 (04.02)

Yamaghanta 08:21–00:23 (04.02)

Anandadi: Mitra 08:21–00:23 (04.02) Anandadi: Manasa 00:23–08:19 (04.02)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	06:19–07:20
Abhijit Muhurta	12:26–13:01
Vijaya Muhurta	14:11–14:46
Godhuli	17:06–17:36
Pradosha	17:06–20:09
Nishitha	00:12–01:13 (04.02)
Amrita Kalam	14:41–16:27

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	09:27–10:33
Yamaganda	11:38–12:44
Gulika Kalam	13:49–14:55
Dur Muhurta	13:01–13:36, 14:46–15:21
Varjyam	04:52–06:39 (04.02)

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 08:21–08:42, 09:27–10:08, 10:59–17:06

Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Vishakha; tithi Krishna-ashtami until 14:46, Krishna-navami from 14:46; lagna Makara 08:21, Kumbha 08:42, Mina 09:27, Mesha 10:08, Vrishabha 10:59, Mithuna 12:25, Karka 14:47

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

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

Krishna-ashtami 08:21–14:46: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Krishna-navami 14:46–17:06: 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).
Monday: according to the Kalaprakashika, it is good for a haircut only during the waxing Moon.

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Unfavourable day · score S = −1

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

Strict prohibition: Yamaghanta

+1 Anandadi: Mitra 08:21–00:23 (04.02)+1 Yoga Vriddhi 08:21–01:08 (04.02)+1 Auspicious weekday−1 Ashtami 08:21–14:46−3 Yamaghanta 08:21–00:23 (04.02)

Panchanga at sunrise 08:21

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Auspicious nakshatra, Yoga Dhruva; cons: Rikta tithi, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
Month	Magha (amanta) · Phalguna (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Chitrabhanu (No. 16) · Shaka 1744 · Vikram 1879 more

At sunrise 08:19

Tithi	9Krishna-navami (Rikta, Serpent (Naga)) · until 17:04 more
Nakshatra	Anuradha, pada 2 (soft, Mitra (Friend), Saturn) · until 03:15 (05.02) more
Yoga	Dhruva (“fixed, constant (the Pole Star)”, auspicious) · until 01:54 (05.02) more
Karana	Gara (movable) · until 17:04 more
Vara	Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Makara (Capricorn), Moon: Vrischika (Scorpio)

Changes during the day

from 17:04	tithi Krishna-dashami
from 17:04	karana Vanija
from 01:54 (05.02)	yoga Vyaghata
from 03:15 (05.02)	nakshatra Jyestha
from 06:20 (05.02)	karana Vishti

Sun and Moon

Dawn	07:39
Sunrise	08:19
Noon	12:43
Sunset	17:08
End of twilight	17:49
Moonrise	03:54
Moonset	10:27
Day length	8 h 48 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 17:04

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Anuradha (08:19–17:08) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

more — lunar calendar for gardeners

Muhurta

Krakacha Yoga 17:04–08:17 (05.02)

Anandadi: Vajra 08:19–03:15 (05.02) Anandadi: Mudgara 03:15–08:17 (05.02)

Bhadra in heaven: 06:20–19:39 (05.02); Bhadra Puchha 08:21–09:41 (05.02); Bhadra Mukha 09:41–11:54 (05.02)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	06:18–07:19
Abhijit Muhurta	12:26–13:01
Vijaya Muhurta	14:12–14:47
Godhuli	17:08–17:38
Pradosha	17:08–20:10
Nishitha	00:13–01:13 (05.02)
Amrita Kalam	15:37–17:24

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	14:56–16:02
Yamaganda	10:32–11:38
Gulika Kalam	12:44–13:50
Dur Muhurta	10:05–10:40, 23:12–00:13 (05.02)
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 08:19–08:38, 09:23–10:04, 10:55–17:08

Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Anuradha; tithi Krishna-navami until 17:04, Krishna-dashami from 17:04; lagna Makara 08:19, Kumbha 08:38, Mina 09:23, Mesha 10:04, Vrishabha 10:55, Mithuna 12:21, Karka 14:43

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”); Tuesday — harm to longevity.

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

Krishna-navami 08:19–17:04: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).

Cautions:

The Muhurta Chintamani warns: whoever shaves in Anuradha nakshatra 3 times a year puts their life in danger — frequent haircuts in this nakshatra are best avoided.
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 Auspicious nakshatra 08:19–03:15 (05.02)+1 Yoga Dhruva 08:19–01:54 (05.02)0 Krakacha Yoga 17:04–08:17 (05.02)−1 Anandadi: Vajra 08:19–03:15 (05.02)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−2 Rikta tithi 08:19–17:04

Panchanga at sunrise 08:19

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Vishti (Bhadra), Fierce or sharp nakshatra
Month	Magha (amanta) · Phalguna (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Chitrabhanu (No. 16) · Shaka 1744 · Vikram 1879 more

At sunrise 08:17

Tithi	10Krishna-dashami (Purna, Dharma) · until 19:39 more
Nakshatra	Jyestha, pada 1 (sharp, Indra (Leader of the Gods), Mercury) · until 06:19 (06.02) more Gandamula
Yoga	Vyaghata (“crushing blow”, inauspicious) · until 02:50 (06.02) more
Karana	Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 19:39 more
Vara	Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Makara (Capricorn), Moon: Vrischika (Scorpio)

Changes during the day

from 19:39	tithi Krishna-ekadashi
from 19:39	karana Bava
from 02:50 (06.02)	yoga Harshana
from 06:19 (06.02)	nakshatra Mula

Sun and Moon

Dawn	07:37
Sunrise	08:17
Noon	12:44
Sunset	17:10
End of twilight	17:51
Moonrise	05:04
Moonset	11:00
Day length	8 h 52 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

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 (08:17–17:10) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 08:17–17:10: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Muhurta

Yamaghanta 06:19–08:15 (06.02)

Anandadi: Dhwaja 06:19–08:15 (06.02) Anandadi: Dhwanksha 08:17–06:19 (06.02)

Bhadra in heaven: 06:20–19:39; Bhadra Puchha 08:21–09:41; Bhadra Mukha 09:41–11:54
Gandanta (tithi): 19:13–20:06
Gandanta (nakshatra): 23:33–13:06 (06.02)
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Jyestha

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	06:16–07:17
Abhijit Muhurta	none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday
Vijaya Muhurta	14:13–14:48
Godhuli	17:10–17:41
Pradosha	17:10–20:11
Nishitha	00:13–01:13 (06.02)
Amrita Kalam	20:24–22:12

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	12:44–13:51
Yamaganda	09:24–10:31
Gulika Kalam	11:37–12:44
Dur Muhurta	12:26–13:02
Varjyam	09:34–11:23

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 08:17–08:35, 09:19–10:00, 10:51–17:10

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 08:17–08:35, 09:19–10:00, 10:51–17:10
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 08:17–08:35, 09:19–10:00, 10:51–17:10
Bathing, washing hair	average throughout the daytime

Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Jyestha; tithi Krishna-dashami; lagna Makara 08:17, Kumbha 08:35, Mina 09:19, Mesha 10:00, Vrishabha 10:51, Mithuna 12:17, Karka 14:39

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

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).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −3

+1 Auspicious weekday−1 Anandadi: Dhwanksha 08:17–06:19 (06.02)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 08:17–06:19 (06.02)−2 Vishti (Bhadra) 08:17–19:39

Panchanga at sunrise 08:17

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Yoga Harshana, Auspicious weekday; cons: Fierce or sharp nakshatra, Gandanta
Month	Magha (amanta) · Phalguna (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Chitrabhanu (No. 16) · Shaka 1744 · Vikram 1879 more
Festivals	Vijaya Ekadashi

At sunrise 08:15

Tithi	11Krishna-ekadashi (Nanda, Rudra) · until 22:19 more
Nakshatra	Mula, pada 1 (sharp, Nirriti (Goddess of Destruction or Alakshmi), Ketu) · until 09:23 (07.02) more Gandamula
Yoga	Harshana (“delighting”, auspicious) · until 03:46 (07.02) more
Karana	Bava (movable) · until 09:00 more
Vara	Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Makara (Capricorn), Moon: Dhanu (Sagittarius)

Changes during the day

from 09:00	karana Balava
from 22:19	tithi Krishna-dvadashi
from 22:19	karana Kaulava
from 03:46 (07.02)	yoga Vajra

Sun and Moon

Dawn	07:35
Sunrise	08:15
Noon	12:44
Sunset	17:13
End of twilight	17:53
Moonrise	06:02
Moonset	11:46
Day length	8 h 57 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Mula (08:15–17:13) is good for sowing, for root crops.

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Festivals and periods

Vijaya Ekadashi · Vishnu

The Ekadashi of the dark half of Magha (Phalguna in North India). “Bestower of victory”: according to legend, Rama observed it before crossing to Lanka.

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 19:39 (05.02)–22:19
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Parana (breaking the fast): 08:13–10:02 (07.02)

Muhurta

Anandadi: Dhumra all day

Gandanta (nakshatra): 23:33 (05.02)–13:06
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Mula

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	06:15–07:15
Abhijit Muhurta	12:26–13:02
Vijaya Muhurta	14:14–14:49
Godhuli	17:13–17:43
Pradosha	17:13–20:13
Nishitha	00:13–01:13 (07.02)
Amrita Kalam	02:10–03:58 (07.02)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	13:51–14:58
Yamaganda	08:15–09:23
Gulika Kalam	10:30–11:37
Dur Muhurta	11:14–11:50, 14:49–15:25
Varjyam	07:35–09:23 (07.02)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 08:15–08:31, 09:15–09:56, 10:47–17:13

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 08:15–08:31, 09:15–09:56, 10:47–17:13
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 08:15–08:31, 09:15–09:56, 10:47–17:13
Bathing, washing hair	average throughout the daytime

Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Mula; tithi Krishna-ekadashi; lagna Makara 08:15, Kumbha 08:31, Mina 09:15, Mesha 09:56, Vrishabha 10:47, Mithuna 12:13, Karka 14:35

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

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).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = −1

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

+1 Yoga Harshana 08:15–03:46 (07.02)+1 Auspicious weekday−1 Anandadi: Dhumra all day−1 Gandanta 08:15–13:06−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 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 08:15

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Anandadi: Vardhamana, Auspicious weekday; cons: Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi), Fierce or sharp nakshatra
Month	Magha (amanta) · Phalguna (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Chitrabhanu (No. 16) · Shaka 1744 · Vikram 1879 more

At sunrise 08:13

Tithi	12Krishna-dvadashi (Bhadra, Sun (Ravi)) · until 00:51 (08.02) more
Nakshatra	Mula, pada 4 (sharp, Nirriti (Goddess of Destruction or Alakshmi), Ketu) · until 09:23 more Gandamula
Yoga	Vajra (“diamond, thunderbolt”, inauspicious) · until 04:35 (08.02) more
Karana	Kaulava (movable) · until 11:37 more
Vara	Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Makara (Capricorn), Moon: Dhanu (Sagittarius)

Changes during the day

from 09:23	nakshatra Purva-Ashadha
from 11:37	karana Taitila
from 00:51 (08.02)	tithi Krishna-trayodashi
from 00:51 (08.02)	karana Gara
from 04:35 (08.02)	yoga Siddhi

Sun and Moon

Dawn	07:34
Sunrise	08:13
Noon	12:44
Sunset	17:15
End of twilight	17:55
Moonrise	06:46
Moonset	12:47
Day length	9 h 01 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 09:23

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 (08:13–09:23) is good for sowing, for root crops.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Ashadha (09:23–17:15) is good for root crops.

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Muhurta

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:13–00:51 (08.02)

Anandadi: Sthira 08:13–09:23 Anandadi: Vardhamana 09:23–08:11 (08.02)

Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Mula
Surya Dagdha tithi: Krishna-dvadashi

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	06:13–07:13
Abhijit Muhurta	12:26–13:02
Vijaya Muhurta	14:14–14:50
Godhuli	17:15–17:45
Pradosha	17:15–20:14
Nishitha	00:13–01:13 (08.02)
Amrita Kalam	06:53–08:40 (08.02)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	11:36–12:44
Yamaganda	14:59–16:07
Gulika Kalam	09:21–10:29
Dur Muhurta	10:02–10:38, 13:02–13:38
Varjyam	07:35–09:23, 20:08–21:55

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 09:11–09:52, 10:44–17:15

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 09:11–09:52, 10:44–17:15
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 09:11–09:52, 10:44–17:15
Bathing, washing hair	good 09:23–09:52, 10:44–17:15

Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Mula until 09:23, Purva-Ashadha from 09:23; tithi Krishna-dvadashi; lagna Makara 08:13, Kumbha 08:27, Mina 09:11, Mesha 09:52, Vrishabha 10:44, Mithuna 12:09, Karka 14:31

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Mula (until 09:23) — ruin of the family; Purva-Ashadha (from 09:23) — ruin of the family; Friday — universal respect.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = −2

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

+1 Anandadi: Vardhamana 09:23–08:11 (08.02)+1 Auspicious weekday−1 Surya Dagdha tithi 08:13–00:51 (08.02)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 08:13–09:23−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:13–00:51 (08.02)

Panchanga at sunrise 08:13

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Yoga Siddhi, Anandadi: Matanga; cons: Fierce or sharp nakshatra, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
Month	Magha (amanta) · Phalguna (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Chitrabhanu (No. 16) · Shaka 1744 · Vikram 1879 more
Festivals	Shani Pradosha

At sunrise 08:11

Tithi	13Krishna-trayodashi (Jaya, God of Love) · until 03:06 (09.02) more
Nakshatra	Purva-Ashadha, pada 4 (fierce, Varuna, Venus) · until 12:15 more
Yoga	Siddhi (“success, accomplishment”, auspicious) · until 05:10 (09.02) more
Karana	Gara (movable) · until 14:01 more
Vara	Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Makara (Capricorn), Moon: Dhanu (Sagittarius)

Changes during the day

from 12:15	nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha
from 14:01	karana Vanija
from 03:06 (09.02)	tithi Krishna-chaturdashi
from 03:06 (09.02)	karana Vishti
from 05:10 (09.02)	yoga Vyatipata

Sun and Moon

Dawn	07:32
Sunrise	08:11
Noon	12:44
Sunset	17:17
End of twilight	17:57
Moonrise	07:17
Moonset	13:59
Day length	9 h 05 min

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	from 12:15

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 (08:11–12:15) is good for root crops.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Ashadha (12:15–17:17) is good for sowing.

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Festivals and periods

Shani Pradosha · Shiva

Pradosha on a Saturday. According to legend, Shiva drank the Halahala poison on a Saturday Trayodashi, so fasting on this day pacifies Shani (Saturn) and softens his harsh influence.

Rule: pradosha vyapini: 3 muhurtas after sunset, 17:17–20:15
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:06–08:09 (09.02)

Anandadi: Matanga 08:11–12:15 Anandadi: Rakshasa 12:15–08:09 (09.02)

Bhadra in the netherworld: 03:06–16:04 (09.02); Bhadra Mukha 03:06–05:15 (09.02); Bhadra Puchha 14:44–16:01 (09.02)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	06:12–07:12
Abhijit Muhurta	12:26–13:02
Vijaya Muhurta	14:15–14:51
Godhuli	17:17–17:47
Pradosha	17:17–20:15
Nishitha	00:13–01:13 (09.02)
Amrita Kalam	06:53–08:40, 07:43–09:29 (09.02)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	10:28–11:36
Yamaganda	13:52–15:00
Gulika Kalam	08:11–09:20
Dur Muhurta	08:11–08:48, 08:48–09:24
Varjyam	21:06–22:52

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 12:15–17:17

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 12:15–17:17
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 12:15–17:17
Bathing, washing hair	average 09:07–09:48, 10:40–17:17

Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Purva-Ashadha until 12:15, Uttara-Ashadha from 12:15; tithi Krishna-trayodashi; lagna Makara 08:11, Kumbha 08:23, Mina 09:07, Mesha 09:48, Vrishabha 10:40, Mithuna 12:05, Karka 14:27

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Purva-Ashadha (until 12:15) — ruin of the family; Uttara-Ashadha (from 12:15) — improved health; Saturday — decline of physical strength.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = +1

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

+2 Yoga Siddhi 08:11–05:10 (09.02)+1 Anandadi: Matanga 08:11–12:15+1 Auspicious nakshatra 12:15–08:09 (09.02)−1 Anandadi: Rakshasa 12:15–08:09 (09.02)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 08:11–12:15

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

Panchanga at sunrise 08:11

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Krishna Chaturdashi, Vyatipata
Month	Magha (amanta) · Phalguna (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Chitrabhanu (No. 16) · Shaka 1744 · Vikram 1879 more
Festivals	Maha Shivaratri

At sunrise 08:09

Tithi	14Krishna-chaturdashi (Rikta, Kali) · until 04:56 (10.02) more
Nakshatra	Uttara-Ashadha, pada 3 (fixed, Vishva-Deva (All Gods), Sun) · until 14:47 more
Yoga	Vyatipata (“calamity, downfall”, inauspicious) · until 05:27 (10.02) more
Karana	Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 16:04 more
Vara	Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Makara (Capricorn), Moon: Makara (Capricorn)

Changes during the day

from 14:47	nakshatra Shravana
from 16:04	karana Shakuni
from 04:56 (10.02)	tithi Amavasya
from 04:56 (10.02)	karana Chatushpada
from 05:27 (10.02)	yoga Variyana

Sun and Moon

Dawn	07:30
Sunrise	08:09
Noon	12:44
Sunset	17:19
End of twilight	17:59
Moonrise	07:37
Moonset	15:18
Day length	9 h 09 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 14:47

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Ashadha (08:09–14:47) is good for sowing.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Shravana (14:47–17:19) is good for sowing.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 08:09–16:04: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Shakuni 16:04–17:19: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it (it is suitable for sowing).
Krishna-chaturdashi 08:09–17:19: according to the Kalaprakashika, ploughing on Chaturdashi puts the owner’s life in danger.

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Maha Shivaratri · Shiva

“The Great Night of Shiva” — the marriage of Shiva and Parvati and the appearance of the fiery lingam. Devotees fast all day, keep vigil at night, perform abhisheka of the lingam in each of the four praharas and offer bilva leaves; the main puja is at midnight (Nishitha).

Rule: nishitha vyapini: midnight, 00:14–01:13 (10.02)
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Muhurta

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 08:09–14:47

Anandadi: Amrita 08:09–08:12 Anandadi: Musala 08:12–16:33 Anandadi: Gada 16:33–08:07 (10.02)

Bhadra in the netherworld: 03:06–16:04; Bhadra Mukha 03:06–05:15; Bhadra Puchha 14:44–16:01

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	06:10–07:10
Abhijit Muhurta	12:26–13:02
Vijaya Muhurta	14:16–14:52
Godhuli	17:19–17:49
Pradosha	17:19–20:17
Nishitha	00:14–01:13 (10.02)
Amrita Kalam	07:43–09:29, 05:36–07:20 (10.02)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	16:10–17:19
Yamaganda	12:44–13:53
Gulika Kalam	15:02–16:10
Dur Muhurta	16:06–16:42
Varjyam	19:09–20:53

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 09:04–09:44, 10:36–17:19

Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha until 14:47, Shravana from 14:47; tithi Krishna-chaturdashi; lagna Makara 08:09, Kumbha 08:19, Mina 09:04, Mesha 09:44, Vrishabha 10:36, Mithuna 12:01, Karka 14:23

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Uttara-Ashadha (until 14:47) — improved health; Shravana (from 14:47) — bodily development (physical growth); Sunday — physical well-being.

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

Krishna-chaturdashi 08:09–17:19: a Rikta and Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Vyatipata 08:09–17:19: auspicious undertakings, including haircuts, are avoided during this yoga (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −5

Avoid starting important matters: Krishna Chaturdashi, Vyatipata

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 08:09–14:47+1 Auspicious nakshatra 08:09–14:470 Anandadi: Amrita 08:09–08:12−1 Anandadi: Musala 08:12–16:33−2 Vishti (Bhadra) 08:09–16:04−3 Krishna Chaturdashi 08:09–04:56 (10.02)−3 Vyatipata 08:09–05:27 (10.02)

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

Panchanga at sunrise 08:09

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Amavasya, Eclipse nearby
Month	Magha (amanta) · Phalguna (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Chitrabhanu (No. 16) · Shaka 1744 · Vikram 1879 more
Festivals	Somvati Amavasya · Magha Amavasya

At sunrise 08:07

Tithi	30Amavasya (Purna, Pitris (ancestors)) · until 06:18 (11.02) more
Nakshatra	Shravana, pada 3 (movable, Shri Vishnu, Moon) · until 16:55 more
Yoga	Variyana (“excellent, best”, auspicious) · until 05:23 (11.02) more
Karana	Chatushpada (fixed, inauspicious) · until 17:41 more
Vara	Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Makara (Capricorn), Moon: Makara (Capricorn)

Changes during the day

from 16:55	nakshatra Dhanishtha
from 17:41	karana Naga
from 05:23 (11.02)	yoga Parigha
from 06:18 (11.02)	tithi Shukla-pratipat
from 06:18 (11.02)	karana Kimstughna

Sun and Moon

Dawn	07:28
Sunrise	08:07
Noon	12:44
Sunset	17:21
End of twilight	18:01
Moonrise	07:52
Moonset	16:38
Day length	9 h 14 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 16:55

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Shravana (08:07–16:55) is good for sowing.
Chatushpada 08:07–17:21: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

Somvati Amavasya · Shiva

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

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 04:56–06:18 (11.02)
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Magha Amavasya · Pitris (ancestors)

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

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 04:56–06:18 (11.02)
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Muhurta

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 08:07–16:55 Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 16:55–08:05 (11.02)

Anandadi: Siddhi 08:07–16:55 Anandadi: Shubha 16:55–08:05 (11.02)

Raja Panchaka: 05:48 (11.02)–20:41 (15.02)
Gandanta (tithi): 05:53–06:43 (11.02)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	06:09–07:08
Abhijit Muhurta	12:26–13:03
Vijaya Muhurta	14:17–14:53
Godhuli	17:21–17:51
Pradosha	17:21–20:18
Nishitha	00:14–01:13 (11.02)
Amrita Kalam	07:27–09:10 (11.02)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	09:16–10:26
Yamaganda	11:35–12:44
Gulika Kalam	13:53–15:03
Dur Muhurta	13:03–13:40, 14:53–15:30
Varjyam	21:11–22:54

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 Monday; nakshatra Shravana until 16:55, Dhanishtha from 16:55; tithi Amavasya; lagna Makara 08:07, Kumbha 08:15, Mina 09:00, Mesha 09:40, Vrishabha 10:32, Mithuna 11:57, Karka 14:19, Simha 17:16

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Shravana (until 16:55) — bodily development (physical growth); Dhanishtha (from 16:55) — longevity (increased vitality); Monday — clear, bright complexion.

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

Amavasya 08:07–17:21: 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).
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 = +3

Avoid starting important matters: Amavasya

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 08:07–16:55+1 Anandadi: Siddhi 08:07–16:55+1 Auspicious nakshatra 08:07–16:55+1 Yoga Variyana 08:07–05:23 (11.02)+1 Auspicious weekday0 Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 16:55–08:05 (11.02)−1 Eclipse nearby−3 Amavasya 08:07–06:18 (11.02)

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

Panchanga at sunrise 08:07

Summary	Unfavourable day — many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower), Sankranti day
Month	Phalguna (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Chitrabhanu (No. 16) · Shaka 1744 · Vikram 1879 more
Festivals	Kumbha Sankranti · Solar eclipse, partial (not visible here)

At sunrise 08:05

Tithi	1Shukla-pratipat (Nanda, Brahma) · until 07:11 (12.02) more
Nakshatra	Dhanishtha, pada 3 (movable, Vasu (kind) - 8 phenomena of nature, assistants of Indra, Mars) · until 18:35 more
Yoga	Parigha (“bolt, barrier”, inauspicious) · until 04:56 (12.02) more
Karana	Kimstughna (fixed) · until 18:48 more
Vara	Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Kumbha (Aquarius), Moon: Kumbha (Aquarius)

Changes during the day

from 18:35	nakshatra Shatabhisha
from 18:48	karana Bava
from 04:56 (12.02)	yoga Shiva
from 07:11 (12.02)	tithi Shukla-dvitya
from 07:11 (12.02)	karana Balava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	07:26
Sunrise	08:05
Noon	12:44
Sunset	17:23
End of twilight	18:03
Moonrise	08:03
Moonset	17:59
Day length	9 h 18 min

Sky

New moon (Amavasya)	06:18
Kumbha Sankranti	00:07 — the Sun enters Kumbha (Aquarius)
Solar eclipse, partial	greatest eclipse 06:02, magnitude 0.185
Visibility	not visible here (below the horizon)

Gardener’s calendar

tasks at sunrise: good — 1, average — 11, bad — 1

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

task	at sunrise

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

Kimstughna 08:05–17:23: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

Kumbha Sankranti · Surya

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

Rule: by the moment of Sankranti, 08:05–12:44
on the day the Sun enters the sign

Muhurta

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:05–07:11 (12.02)

Anandadi: Utpata 08:05–18:35 Anandadi: Mrityu 18:35–08:03 (12.02)

Raja Panchaka: 05:48–20:41 (15.02)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	06:07–07:06
Abhijit Muhurta	12:26–13:03
Vijaya Muhurta	14:17–14:55
Godhuli	17:23–17:53
Pradosha	17:23–20:19
Nishitha	00:14–01:12 (12.02)
Amrita Kalam	07:27–09:10

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	15:04–16:14
Yamaganda	10:25–11:34
Gulika Kalam	12:44–13:54
Dur Muhurta	09:57–10:34, 23:15–00:14 (12.02)
Varjyam	02:08–03:49 (12.02)

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 08:56–09:36, 10:28–17:12

Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Dhanishtha; tithi Shukla-pratipat; lagna Makara 08:05, Kumbha 08:11, Mina 08:56, Mesha 09:36, Vrishabha 10:28, Mithuna 11:53, Karka 14:15, Simha 17:12

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Dhanishtha — longevity (increased vitality); Tuesday — harm to longevity.

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

Sankranti at 00:07 — a Parva day: no haircuts or shaving on this day (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Unfavourable day · score S = −9

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

Avoid starting important matters: Sankranti day

+1 Auspicious nakshatra 08:05–18:35−1 Yoga Parigha 08:05–17:09−1 Eclipse (not visible here)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Panchaka all day−1 Sankranti day−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:05–07:11 (12.02)−3 Anandadi: Utpata 08:05–18:35

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

Panchanga at sunrise 08:05

Summary	Best day — Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Anandadi: Manasa
Month	Phalguna (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Chitrabhanu (No. 16) · Shaka 1744 · Vikram 1879 more
Festivals	Chandra Darshan

At sunrise 08:03

Tithi	2Shukla-dvitya (Bhadra, Vidhatr) · until 07:34 (13.02) more
Nakshatra	Shatabhisha, pada 3 (movable, Varuna, Rahu) · until 19:46 more
Yoga	Shiva (“auspicious, benevolent”, auspicious) · until 04:07 (13.02) more
Karana	Balava (movable) · until 19:26 more
Vara	Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Kumbha (Aquarius), Moon: Kumbha (Aquarius)

Changes during the day

from 19:26	karana Kaulava
from 19:46	nakshatra Purva-Bhadra
from 04:07 (13.02)	yoga Siddha
from 07:34 (13.02)	tithi Shukla-tritya
from 07:34 (13.02)	karana Taitila

Sun and Moon

Dawn	07:24
Sunrise	08:03
Noon	12:44
Sunset	17:26
End of twilight	18:05
Moonrise	08:12
Moonset	19:19
Day length	9 h 22 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Shatabhisha (08:03–17:26) 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, 17:26–19:19
Crescent Moon above the horizon after sunset: 17:26–19:19

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:03–07:34 (13.02)

Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:34–08:01 (13.02) Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:34–08:01 (13.02)

Anandadi: Manasa 08:03–19:46 Anandadi: Padma 19:46–08:01 (13.02)

Raja Panchaka: 05:48 (11.02)–20:41 (15.02)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	06:06–07:04
Abhijit Muhurta	none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday
Vijaya Muhurta	14:18–14:56
Godhuli	17:26–17:55
Pradosha	17:26–20:21
Nishitha	00:14–01:12 (13.02)
Amrita Kalam	12:12–13:53

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	12:44–13:55
Yamaganda	09:13–10:24
Gulika Kalam	11:34–12:44
Dur Muhurta	12:25–13:03
Varjyam	02:22–04:01 (13.02)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 08:52–09:32, 10:24–17:09

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

Cutting hair, shaving	good 08:52–09:32, 10:24–17:09
Cutting fingernails	good 08:52–09:32, 10:24–17:09
Cutting toenails	average throughout the daytime
Bathing, washing hair	good 08:52–09:32, 10:24–17:09

Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Shatabhisha; tithi Shukla-dvitya; lagna Makara 08:03, Kumbha 08:07, Mina 08:52, Mesha 09:32, Vrishabha 10:24, Mithuna 11:49, Karka 14:11, Simha 17:09

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Shatabhisha — gaining strength; Wednesday — favour of the authorities.

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Best day · score S = +5

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

+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:03–07:34 (13.02)+1 Anandadi: Manasa 08:03–19:46+1 Auspicious nakshatra 08:03–19:46+1 Yoga Shiva 08:03–04:07 (13.02)+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 08:03–07:34 (13.02)−1 Eclipse nearby−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 08:03

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Yoga Siddha, Auspicious weekday; cons: Fierce or sharp nakshatra, Panchaka
Month	Phalguna (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Chitrabhanu (No. 16) · Shaka 1744 · Vikram 1879 more

At sunrise 08:01

Tithi	3Shukla-tritya (Jaya, Vishnu) · until 07:30 (14.02) more
Nakshatra	Purva-Bhadra, pada 2 (fierce, Aja Ekapad - sunbeam or lightning strike, Jupiter) · until 20:30 more
Yoga	Siddha (“perfected, accomplished”, auspicious) · until 02:57 (14.02) more
Karana	Taitila (movable) · until 19:36 more
Vara	Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Kumbha (Aquarius), Moon: Kumbha (Aquarius)

Changes during the day

from 19:36	karana Gara
from 20:30	nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra
from 02:57 (14.02)	yoga Sadhya
from 07:30 (14.02)	tithi Shukla-chaturti
from 07:30 (14.02)	karana Vanija

Sun and Moon

Dawn	07:22
Sunrise	08:01
Noon	12:44
Sunset	17:28
End of twilight	18:07
Moonrise	08:20
Moonset	20:40
Day length	9 h 27 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, Purva-Bhadra (08:01–17:28) is good for root crops.

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Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 20:30–07:58 (14.02)

Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 20:30–07:30 (14.02) Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:30–07:58 (14.02)

Anandadi: Chhatra 20:30–07:58 (14.02) Anandadi: Mudgara 08:01–20:30

Raja Panchaka: 05:48 (11.02)–20:41 (15.02)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	06:04–07:02
Abhijit Muhurta	12:25–13:03
Vijaya Muhurta	14:19–14:57
Godhuli	17:28–17:57
Pradosha	17:28–20:22
Nishitha	00:14–01:12 (14.02)
Amrita Kalam	12:15–13:54

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	13:55–15:06
Yamaganda	08:01–09:12
Gulika Kalam	10:22–11:33
Dur Muhurta	11:10–11:47, 14:57–15:34
Varjyam	06:13–07:50 (14.02)

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 Thursday; nakshatra Purva-Bhadra; tithi Shukla-tritya; lagna Makara 08:01, Kumbha 08:03, Mina 08:48, Mesha 09:28, Vrishabha 10:20, Mithuna 11:45, Karka 14:07, Simha 17:05

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = +1

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

+2 Yoga Siddha 08:01–02:57 (14.02)+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 08:01–07:30 (14.02)−1 Anandadi: Mudgara 08:01–20:30−1 Panchaka all day−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 08:01–20:30

Panchanga at sunrise 08:01

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Ravi Yoga, Anandadi: Dhwaja; cons: Rikta tithi, Surya Dagdha tithi
Month	Phalguna (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Chitrabhanu (No. 16) · Shaka 1744 · Vikram 1879 more
Festivals	Vinayaka Chaturthi

At sunrise 07:58

Tithi	4Shukla-chaturti (Rikta, Yama) · until 07:00 (15.02) more
Nakshatra	Uttara-Bhadra, pada 2 (fixed, Ahirbudhyana (Serpent of the Deep - Milky Way under the horizon), Saturn) · until 20:48 more
Yoga	Sadhya (“attainable, amenable”, auspicious) · until 01:26 (15.02) more
Karana	Vanija (movable) · until 19:18 more
Vara	Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Kumbha (Aquarius), Moon: Mina (Pisces)

Changes during the day

from 19:18	karana Vishti
from 20:48	nakshatra Revati
from 01:26 (15.02)	yoga Shubha
from 07:00 (15.02)	tithi Shukla-panchami
from 07:00 (15.02)	karana Bava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	07:20
Sunrise	07:58
Noon	12:44
Sunset	17:30
End of twilight	18:09
Moonrise	08:28
Moonset	22:03
Day length	9 h 31 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

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Bhadra (07:58–17:30) is good for sowing.

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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), 11:47–13:41
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 07:58–20:48 Amrita Siddhi Yoga 20:48–07:56 (15.02) Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 20:48–07:56 (15.02)

Anandadi: Dhwaja 07:58–20:48 Anandadi: Shrivatsa 20:48–07:56 (15.02)

Bhadra on earth: 19:18–07:00 (15.02); Bhadra Mukha 19:15–21:12; Bhadra Puchha 05:49–07:00 (15.02)
Raja Panchaka: 05:48 (11.02)–20:41 (15.02)
Surya Dagdha tithi: Shukla-chaturti

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	06:02–07:00
Abhijit Muhurta	12:25–13:03
Vijaya Muhurta	14:19–14:58
Godhuli	17:30–17:59
Pradosha	17:30–20:23
Nishitha	00:14–01:12 (15.02)
Amrita Kalam	15:56–17:33

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	11:33–12:44
Yamaganda	15:07–16:18
Gulika Kalam	09:10–10:21
Dur Muhurta	09:53–10:31, 13:03–13:41
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 Friday; nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra; tithi Shukla-chaturti; lagna Makara 07:58, Kumbha 07:59, Mina 08:44, Mesha 09:25, Vrishabha 10:16, Mithuna 11:42, Karka 14:03, Simha 17:01

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Uttara-Bhadra — a good life; Friday — universal respect.

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

Shukla-chaturti 07:58–17:30: 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

Ordinary day · score S = +2

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

+2 Ravi Yoga 07:58–20:48+1 Anandadi: Dhwaja 07:58–20:48+1 Auspicious nakshatra 07:58–20:48+1 Yoga Sadhya 07:58–01:26 (15.02)+1 Auspicious weekday−1 Panchaka all day−1 Surya Dagdha tithi 07:58–07:00 (15.02)−2 Rikta tithi 07:58–07:00 (15.02)

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

Panchanga at sunrise 07:58

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Yoga Shubha, Anandadi: Prajapati; cons: Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra), Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi)
Month	Phalguna (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Chitrabhanu (No. 16) · Shaka 1744 · Vikram 1879 more

At sunrise 07:56

Tithi	5Shukla-panchami (Purna, Soma) · until 06:05 (16.02) more
Nakshatra	Revati, pada 2 (soft, Pushan (Prosperous), Mercury) · until 20:41 more Gandamula
Yoga	Shubha (“goodness, happiness”, auspicious) · until 23:36 more
Karana	Bava (movable) · until 18:35 more
Vara	Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Kumbha (Aquarius), Moon: Mina (Pisces)

Changes during the day

from 18:35	karana Balava
from 20:41	nakshatra Ashwini
from 23:36	yoga Shukla
from 06:05 (16.02)	tithi Shukla-shashti
from 06:05 (16.02)	karana Kaulava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	07:18
Sunrise	07:56
Noon	12:44
Sunset	17:32
End of twilight	18:11
Moonrise	08:37
Moonset	23:29
Day length	9 h 35 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Revati (07:56–17:32) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 20:41–07:54 (16.02)

Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 07:56–20:41 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:56–06:05 (16.02) Krakacha Yoga 06:05–07:54 (16.02)

Anandadi: Prajapati 07:56–20:41 Anandadi: Saumya 20:41–07:54 (16.02)

Raja Panchaka: 05:48 (11.02)–20:41
Gandanta (nakshatra): 14:45–02:36 (16.02)
Gandanta (tithi): 05:42–06:28 (16.02)
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Revati

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	06:01–06:58
Abhijit Muhurta	12:25–13:03
Vijaya Muhurta	14:20–14:59
Godhuli	17:32–18:01
Pradosha	17:32–20:24
Nishitha	00:14–01:12 (16.02)
Amrita Kalam	18:18–19:54

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	10:20–11:32
Yamaganda	13:56–15:08
Gulika Kalam	07:56–09:08
Dur Muhurta	07:56–08:35, 08:35–09:13
Varjyam	08:45–10:20

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 Revati; tithi Shukla-panchami; lagna Kumbha 07:56, Mina 08:40, Mesha 09:21, Vrishabha 10:12, Mithuna 11:38, Karka 14:00, Simha 16:57

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

+2 Yoga Shubha 07:56–23:36+1 Anandadi: Prajapati 07:56–20:41+1 Auspicious nakshatra 07:56–20:41+1 Auspicious tithi 07:56–06:05 (16.02)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Panchaka 07:56–20:41−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:56–06:05 (16.02)−3 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 07:56–20:41

Panchanga at sunrise 07:56

Summary	Best day — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Ravi Yoga
Month	Phalguna (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Chitrabhanu (No. 16) · Shaka 1744 · Vikram 1879 more
Festivals	Skanda Shashti

At sunrise 07:54

Tithi	6Shukla-shashti (Nanda, Kartikeya) · until 04:49 (17.02) more
Nakshatra	Ashwini, pada 2 (light, Ashwini Kumara, Ketu) · until 20:13 more Gandamula
Yoga	Shukla (“bright, pure”, auspicious) · until 21:28 more
Karana	Kaulava (movable) · until 17:29 more
Vara	Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Kumbha (Aquarius), Moon: Mesha (Aries)

Changes during the day

from 17:29	karana Taitila
from 20:13	nakshatra Bharani
from 21:28	yoga Brahma
from 04:49 (17.02)	tithi Shukla-saptami
from 04:49 (17.02)	karana Gara

Sun and Moon

Dawn	07:15
Sunrise	07:54
Noon	12:44
Sunset	17:34
End of twilight	18:13
Moonrise	08:48
Moonset	none
Day length	9 h 40 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise

more — lunar calendar for gardeners

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 06:05–04:49 (17.02)
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 07:54–20:13 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 07:54–20:13

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:54–04:49 (17.02) Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 20:13–07:52 (17.02) Samvartaka Yoga 04:49–07:52 (17.02)

Anandadi: Ananda 07:54–20:13 Anandadi: Kaladanda 20:13–07:52 (17.02)

Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Ashwini

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	05:59–06:56
Abhijit Muhurta	12:25–13:03
Vijaya Muhurta	14:21–15:00
Godhuli	17:34–18:03
Pradosha	17:34–20:26
Nishitha	00:14–01:12 (17.02)
Amrita Kalam	13:09–14:43

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	16:22–17:34
Yamaganda	12:44–13:57
Gulika Kalam	15:09–16:22
Dur Muhurta	16:17–16:56
Varjyam	16:17–17:52, 05:29–07:02 (17.02)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 08:36–09:17, 10:08–16:53

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 08:36–09:17, 10:08–16:53
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 08:36–09:17, 10:08–16:53
Bathing, washing hair	average 08:36–09:17, 10:08–16:53

Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Ashwini; tithi Shukla-shashti; lagna Kumbha 07:54, Mina 08:36, Mesha 09:17, Vrishabha 10:08, Mithuna 11:34, Karka 13:56, Simha 16:53

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Ashwini — joy; Sunday — physical well-being.

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.

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 07:54–20:13+2 Ravi Yoga 07:54–20:13+1 Anandadi: Ananda 07:54–20:13+1 Auspicious nakshatra 07:54–20:13+1 Yoga Shukla 07:54–21:280 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:54–04:49 (17.02) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)

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

Panchanga at sunrise 07:54

Summary	Favourable day — Yoga Brahma, Anandadi: Chara
Month	Phalguna (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Chitrabhanu (No. 16) · Shaka 1744 · Vikram 1879 more

At sunrise 07:52

Tithi	7Shukla-saptami (Bhadra, Indra) · until 03:12 (18.02) more
Nakshatra	Bharani, pada 3 (fierce, Yama (Dharma-raja), Venus) · until 19:23 more
Yoga	Brahma (“Brahma, sacred knowledge”, auspicious) · until 19:04 more
Karana	Gara (movable) · until 16:02 more
Vara	Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Kumbha (Aquarius), Moon: Mesha (Aries)

Changes during the day

from 16:02	karana Vanija
from 19:04	yoga Indra
from 19:23	nakshatra Krittika
from 03:12 (18.02)	tithi Shukla-ashtami
from 03:12 (18.02)	karana Vishti

Sun and Moon

Dawn	07:13
Sunrise	07:52
Noon	12:44
Sunset	17:36
End of twilight	18:15
Moonrise	09:04
Moonset	00:58
Day length	9 h 44 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Bharani (07:52–17:36) is good for root crops.

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Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 14:33–19:23

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:52–03:12 (18.02) Jwalamukhi Yoga 03:12–07:49 (18.02)

Anandadi: Chara 07:52–19:23 Anandadi: Sthira 19:23–07:49 (18.02)

Bhadra in heaven: 03:12–14:16 (18.02); Bhadra Puchha 04:51–05:57 (18.02); Bhadra Mukha 05:57–07:48 (18.02)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	05:57–06:54
Abhijit Muhurta	12:25–13:04
Vijaya Muhurta	14:22–15:00
Godhuli	17:36–18:05
Pradosha	17:36–20:27
Nishitha	00:14–01:11 (18.02)
Amrita Kalam	14:45–16:18

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	09:05–10:18
Yamaganda	11:31–12:44
Gulika Kalam	13:57–15:10
Dur Muhurta	13:04–13:43, 15:00–15:39
Varjyam	06:49–08:21 (18.02)

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 Monday; nakshatra Bharani; tithi Shukla-saptami; lagna Kumbha 07:52, Mina 08:32, Mesha 09:13, Vrishabha 10:04, Mithuna 11:30, Karka 13:52, Simha 16:49

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Bharani — facing death (dangers); Monday — clear, bright complexion.

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Favourable day · score S = +3

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

+2 Yoga Brahma 07:52–19:04+1 Anandadi: Chara 07:52–19:23+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 07:52–03:12 (18.02)+1 Ravi Yoga 14:33–19:23−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 07:52–19:23−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:52–03:12 (18.02)

Panchanga at sunrise 07:52

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Yoga Indra; cons: Vishti (Bhadra), Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
Month	Phalguna (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Chitrabhanu (No. 16) · Shaka 1744 · Vikram 1879 more
Period	Holashtak
Festivals	Masik Durgashtami

At sunrise 07:49

Tithi	8Shukla-ashtami (Jaya, Vasus) · until 01:16 (19.02) more
Nakshatra	Krittika, pada 3 (mixed, Agni, Sun) · until 18:15 more
Yoga	Indra (“Indra, lord”, auspicious) · until 16:24 more
Karana	Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 14:16 more
Vara	Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Kumbha (Aquarius), Moon: Vrishabha (Taurus)

Changes during the day

from 14:16	karana Bava
from 16:24	yoga Vaidhriti
from 18:15	nakshatra Rohini
from 01:16 (19.02)	tithi Shukla-navami
from 01:16 (19.02)	karana Balava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	07:11
Sunrise	07:49
Noon	12:44
Sunset	17:39
End of twilight	18:17
Moonrise	09:27
Moonset	02:29
Day length	9 h 49 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 (07:49–17:39) is good for root crops.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 07:49–14:16: 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 03:12–01:16 (19.02)
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Holashtak

Muhurta

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 07:49–18:15 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:49–01:16 (19.02)

Jwalamukhi Yoga 07:49–18:15 Jwalamukhi Yoga 01:16–07:47 (19.02)

Anandadi: Matanga 18:15–07:47 (19.02) Anandadi: Gada 07:49–18:15

Bhadra in heaven: 03:12–14:16; Bhadra Puchha 04:51–05:57; Bhadra Mukha 05:57–07:48

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	05:56–06:52
Abhijit Muhurta	12:24–13:04
Vijaya Muhurta	14:22–15:01
Godhuli	17:39–18:07
Pradosha	17:39–20:28
Nishitha	00:15–01:11 (19.02)
Amrita Kalam	15:58–17:30

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	15:11–16:25
Yamaganda	10:17–11:30
Gulika Kalam	12:44–13:58
Dur Muhurta	09:47–10:26, 23:18–00:15 (19.02)
Varjyam	06:49–08:21

Haircut and shaving

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

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

Cutting hair, shaving	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Bathing, washing hair	average 08:28–09:09, 10:00–16:45

Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Krittika; tithi Shukla-ashtami; lagna Kumbha 07:49, Mina 08:28, Mesha 09:09, Vrishabha 10:00, Mithuna 11:26, Karka 13:48, Simha 16:45

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Krittika — consumption (a wasting disease); Tuesday — harm to longevity.

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

Shukla-ashtami 07:49–17:39: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Vaidhriti 16:24–17:39: auspicious undertakings, including haircuts, are avoided during this yoga (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = +2

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

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 07:49–18:15+2 Yoga Indra 07:49–16:24+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:49–01:16 (19.02)0 Holashtak0 Jwalamukhi Yoga 07:49–18:15 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Vaidhriti 16:24–07:47 (19.02)−1 Ashtami 07:49–01:16 (19.02)−1 Anandadi: Gada 07:49–18:15−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−2 Vishti (Bhadra) 07:49–14:16

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

Panchanga at sunrise 07:49

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Vaidhriti, Krakacha Yoga
Month	Phalguna (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Chitrabhanu (No. 16) · Shaka 1744 · Vikram 1879 more
Period	Holashtak

At sunrise 07:47

Tithi	9Shukla-navami (Rikta, Serpent (Naga)) · until 23:05 more
Nakshatra	Rohini, pada 3 (fixed, Prajapati (Brahma - Creator), Moon) · until 16:51 more
Yoga	Vaidhriti (“without support, discord”, inauspicious) · until 13:32 more
Karana	Balava (movable) · until 12:13 more
Vara	Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Kumbha (Aquarius), Moon: Vrishabha (Taurus)

Changes during the day

from 12:13	karana Kaulava
from 13:32	yoga Vishkambha
from 16:51	nakshatra Mrigashirsha
from 23:05	tithi Shukla-dashami
from 23:05	karana Taitila

Sun and Moon

Dawn	07:09
Sunrise	07:47
Noon	12:43
Sunset	17:41
End of twilight	18:19
Moonrise	10:04
Moonset	03:55
Day length	9 h 53 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 16:51

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Rohini (07:47–16:51) is good for sowing.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Mrigashirsha (16:51–17:41) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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Festivals and periods

Holashtak

Muhurta

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day Ravi Yoga 16:51–07:45 (20.02)

Jwalamukhi Yoga 07:47–16:51 Krakacha Yoga 07:47–23:05

Anandadi: Shubha 07:47–16:51 Anandadi: Amrita 16:51–07:45 (20.02)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	05:54–06:50
Abhijit Muhurta	none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday
Vijaya Muhurta	14:23–15:02
Godhuli	17:41–18:09
Pradosha	17:41–20:30
Nishitha	00:15–01:11 (20.02)
Amrita Kalam	13:50–15:21, 07:01–08:31 (20.02)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	12:44–13:58
Yamaganda	09:01–10:15
Gulika Kalam	11:30–12:44
Dur Muhurta	12:24–13:04
Varjyam	09:19–10:50, 22:04–23:34

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 Rohini until 16:51, Mrigashirsha from 16:51; tithi Shukla-navami; lagna Kumbha 07:47, Mina 08:24, Mesha 09:05, Vrishabha 09:56, Mithuna 11:22, Karka 13:44, Simha 16:41

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Rohini (until 16:51) — destruction of all misfortunes; Mrigashirsha (from 16:51) — abundance (well-being, prosperity); Wednesday — favour of the authorities.

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

Shukla-navami 07:47–17:41: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Vaidhriti 07:47–13:32: auspicious undertakings, including haircuts, are avoided during this yoga (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −2

Avoid starting important matters: Vaidhriti

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day+1 Anandadi: Shubha 07:47–16:51+1 Auspicious nakshatra 07:47–16:51+1 Auspicious weekday0 Ravi Yoga 16:51–07:45 (20.02)0 Holashtak0 Jwalamukhi Yoga 07:47–16:51 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−2 Rikta tithi 07:47–23:05−3 Krakacha Yoga 07:47–23:05−3 Vaidhriti 07:47–13:32

Panchanga at sunrise 07:47

Summary	Best day — Ravi Yoga, Auspicious nakshatra; auspicious time — until 15:13
Month	Phalguna (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Chitrabhanu (No. 16) · Shaka 1744 · Vikram 1879 more
Period	Holashtak

At sunrise 07:45

Tithi	10Shukla-dashami (Purna, Dharma) · until 20:42 more
Nakshatra	Mrigashirsha, pada 3 (soft, Soma (Chandra, Moon), Mars) · until 15:13 more
Yoga	Vishkambha (“prop, bolt”, inauspicious) · until 10:27 more
Karana	Taitila (movable) · until 09:55 more
Vara	Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Kumbha (Aquarius), Moon: Mithuna (Gemini)

Changes during the day

from 09:55	karana Gara
from 10:27	yoga Priti
from 15:13	nakshatra Ardra
from 20:42	tithi Shukla-ekadashi
from 20:42	karana Vanija
from 07:14 (21.02)	yoga Ayushman
from 07:26 (21.02)	karana Vishti

Sun and Moon

Dawn	07:07
Sunrise	07:45
Noon	12:43
Sunset	17:43
End of twilight	18:21
Moonrise	11:01
Moonset	05:08
Day length	9 h 58 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 15:13

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Mrigashirsha (07:45–15:13) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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Festivals and periods

Holashtak

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:45–20:42 Ravi Yoga all day

Anandadi: Mrityu 07:45–15:13 Anandadi: Kana 15:13–07:42 (21.02)

Bhadra in heaven: 07:26–18:09 (21.02); Bhadra Puchha 11:43–12:47 (21.02); Bhadra Mukha 12:47–14:35 (21.02)
Gandanta (tithi): 20:20–21:03

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	05:52–06:48
Abhijit Muhurta	12:24–13:04
Vijaya Muhurta	14:23–15:03
Godhuli	17:43–18:11
Pradosha	17:43–20:31
Nishitha	00:15–01:11 (21.02)
Amrita Kalam	07:01–08:31, 04:10–05:39 (21.02)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	13:59–15:13
Yamaganda	07:45–08:59
Gulika Kalam	10:14–11:29
Dur Muhurta	11:04–11:44, 15:03–15:43
Varjyam	23:00–00:28 (21.02)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 08:20–09:01, 09:52–15:13

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

Cutting hair, shaving	good 08:20–09:01, 09:52–15:13
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	good 08:20–09:01, 09:52–15:13
Bathing, washing hair	good 08:20–09:01, 09:52–16:37

Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Mrigashirsha until 15:13, Ardra from 15:13; tithi Shukla-dashami; lagna Kumbha 07:45, Mina 08:20, Mesha 09:01, Vrishabha 09:52, Mithuna 11:18, Karka 13:40, Simha 16:37

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Mrigashirsha (until 15:13) — abundance (well-being, prosperity); Ardra (from 15:13) — sadness; Thursday — success.

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Best day · score S = +5

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

Auspicious time ends by 15:13

+2 Ravi Yoga all day+1 Auspicious nakshatra 07:45–15:13+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 07:45–20:42+1 Yoga Priti 10:27–07:14 (21.02)0 Anandadi: Mrityu 07:45–15:13 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Anandadi: Kana 15:13–07:42 (21.02) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Holashtak0 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:45–20:42 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 15:13–07:42 (21.02)

Panchanga at sunrise 07:45

Summary	Best day — Ravi Yoga, Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi); auspicious time — after 13:26
Month	Phalguna (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Chitrabhanu (No. 16) · Shaka 1744 · Vikram 1879 more
Period	Holashtak
Festivals	Amalaki Ekadashi

At sunrise 07:42

Tithi	11Shukla-ekadashi (Nanda, Rudra) · until 18:09 more
Nakshatra	Ardra, pada 3 (sharp, Rudra (Roaring, angry image of Shiva), Rahu) · until 13:26 more
Yoga	Ayushman (“long-lived”, auspicious) · until 03:56 (22.02) more
Karana	Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 18:09 more
Vara	Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Kumbha (Aquarius), Moon: Mithuna (Gemini)

Changes during the day

from 13:26	nakshatra Punarvasu
from 18:09	tithi Shukla-dvadashi
from 18:09	karana Bava
from 03:56 (22.02)	yoga Saubhagya
from 04:51 (22.02)	karana Balava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	07:04
Sunrise	07:42
Noon	12:43
Sunset	17:45
End of twilight	18:23
Moonrise	12:20
Moonset	05:59
Day length	10 h 02 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 13:26

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Punarvasu (13:26–17:45) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 07:42–17:45: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

Amalaki Ekadashi · Vishnu

The Ekadashi of the bright half of Phalguna, dedicated to the amalaki (amla) tree, in which, according to legend, Vishnu resides. Devotees worship the amla tree and fast.

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 20:42 (20.02)–18:09
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Parana (breaking the fast): 07:40–09:41 (22.02)

Holashtak

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 07:42–13:26 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:42–18:09 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 13:26–07:40 (22.02)

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 18:09–07:40 (22.02)

Anandadi: Padma 07:42–13:26 Anandadi: Lumbaka 13:26–07:40 (22.02)

Bhadra in heaven: 07:26–18:09; Bhadra Puchha 11:43–12:47; Bhadra Mukha 12:47–14:35

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	05:50–06:46
Abhijit Muhurta	12:24–13:04
Vijaya Muhurta	14:24–15:04
Godhuli	17:45–18:13
Pradosha	17:45–20:32
Nishitha	00:15–01:10 (22.02)
Amrita Kalam	none on this day

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	11:28–12:44
Yamaganda	15:14–16:30
Gulika Kalam	08:58–10:13
Dur Muhurta	09:43–10:23, 13:04–13:44
Varjyam	00:29–01:58 (22.02)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 13:26–16:33

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 13:26–16:33
Cutting fingernails	average 08:16–08:57, 09:49–17:45
Cutting toenails	good 13:26–16:33
Bathing, washing hair	good 08:16–08:57, 09:49–16:33

Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Ardra until 13:26, Punarvasu from 13:26; tithi Shukla-ekadashi; lagna Kumbha 07:42, Mina 08:16, Mesha 08:57, Vrishabha 09:49, Mithuna 11:14, Karka 13:36, Simha 16:33

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Ardra (until 13:26) — sadness; Punarvasu (from 13:26) — strength of spirit (bravery, resilience); Friday — universal respect.

Cautions:

Ekadashi: by custom, those who fast on this day do not cut their hair or shave.
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 = +6

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

Auspicious time begins after 13:26

+2 Ravi Yoga 07:42–13:26+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:42–18:09+1 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 13:26–07:40 (22.02)+1 Anandadi: Padma 07:42–13:26+1 Yoga Ayushman 07:42–03:56 (22.02)+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 07:42–18:090 Auspicious nakshatra 13:26–07:40 (22.02)0 Holashtak0 Anandadi: Lumbaka 13:26–07:40 (22.02)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 07:42–13:26−2 Vishti (Bhadra) 07:42–18:09

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

Panchanga at sunrise 07:42

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Pushya, Anandadi: Chhatra; cons: Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
Month	Phalguna (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Chitrabhanu (No. 16) · Shaka 1744 · Vikram 1879 more
Period	Holashtak
Festivals	Shani Pradosha

At sunrise 07:40

Tithi	12Shukla-dvadashi (Bhadra, Sun (Ravi)) · until 15:32 more
Nakshatra	Punarvasu, pada 4 (movable, Aditi, Jupiter) · until 11:33 more
Yoga	Saubhagya (“good fortune, marital happiness”, auspicious) · until 00:37 (23.02) more
Karana	Balava (movable) · until 15:32 more
Vara	Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Kumbha (Aquarius), Moon: Karka (Cancer)

Changes during the day

from 11:33	nakshatra Pushya
from 15:32	tithi Shukla-triodashi
from 15:32	karana Kaulava
from 00:37 (23.02)	yoga Shobhana
from 02:14 (23.02)	karana Taitila

Sun and Moon

Dawn	07:02
Sunrise	07:40
Noon	12:43
Sunset	17:47
End of twilight	18:25
Moonrise	13:53
Moonset	06:32
Day length	10 h 07 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 11:33	from 15:32

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Punarvasu (07:40–11:33) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Pushya (11:33–17:47) is good for sowing.

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Festivals and periods

Shani Pradosha · Shiva

Pradosha on a Saturday. According to legend, Shiva drank the Halahala poison on a Saturday Trayodashi, so fasting on this day pacifies Shani (Saturn) and softens his harsh influence.

Rule: pradosha vyapini: 3 muhurtas after sunset, 17:47–20:33
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Holashtak

Muhurta

Tripushkar Yoga 07:40–11:33

Anandadi: Chhatra 07:40–11:33 Anandadi: Mitra 11:33–07:38 (23.02)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	05:49–06:44
Abhijit Muhurta	12:23–13:04
Vijaya Muhurta	14:25–15:05
Godhuli	17:47–18:15
Pradosha	17:47–20:33
Nishitha	00:15–01:10 (23.02)
Amrita Kalam	09:20–10:48, 03:46–05:15 (23.02)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	10:12–11:28
Yamaganda	13:59–15:15
Gulika Kalam	07:40–08:56
Dur Muhurta	07:40–08:20, 08:20–09:01
Varjyam	18:55–20:24

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 08:12–08:53, 09:45–17:47

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 08:12–08:53, 09:45–17:47
Cutting fingernails	average 08:12–08:53, 09:45–16:29
Cutting toenails	average 08:12–08:53, 09:45–17:47
Bathing, washing hair	average 08:12–08:53, 09:45–16:29

Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Punarvasu until 11:33, Pushya from 11:33; tithi Shukla-dvadashi until 15:32, Shukla-triodashi from 15:32; lagna Kumbha 07:40, Mina 08:12, Mesha 08:53, Vrishabha 09:45, Mithuna 11:10, Karka 13:32, Simha 16:29

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Punarvasu (until 11:33) — strength of spirit (bravery, resilience); Pushya (from 11:33) — increase in wealth; 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 Pushya 11:33–07:38 (23.02)+1 Anandadi: Chhatra 07:40–11:33+1 Yoga Saubhagya 07:40–00:37 (23.02)0 Auspicious tithi 15:32–07:38 (23.02)0 Holashtak0 Tripushkar Yoga 07:40–11:33−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)

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

Panchanga at sunrise 07:40

Summary	Best day — Ravi Pushya Yoga, Pushya; auspicious time — until 09:40
Month	Phalguna (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Chitrabhanu (No. 16) · Shaka 1744 · Vikram 1879 more
Period	Holashtak

At sunrise 07:38

Tithi	13Shukla-triodashi (Jaya, God of Love) · until 12:57 more
Nakshatra	Pushya, pada 4 (light, Brhaspati, Saturn) · until 09:40 more
Yoga	Shobhana (“splendid, beautiful”, auspicious) · until 21:21 more
Karana	Taitila (movable) · until 12:57 more
Vara	Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Kumbha (Aquarius), Moon: Karka (Cancer)

Changes during the day

from 09:40	nakshatra Ashlesha
from 12:57	tithi Shukla-chaturdashi
from 12:57	karana Gara
from 21:21	yoga Atiganda
from 23:42	karana Vanija

Sun and Moon

Dawn	07:00
Sunrise	07:38
Noon	12:43
Sunset	17:49
End of twilight	18:27
Moonrise	15:30
Moonset	06:53
Day length	10 h 11 min

Gardener’s calendar

tasks at sunrise: good — 1, average — 11, bad — 1

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

task	at sunrise	from 09:40	from 12:57

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, Pushya (07:38–09:40) is good for sowing.
Shukla-chaturdashi 12:57–17:49: according to the Kalaprakashika, ploughing on Chaturdashi puts the owner’s life in danger.

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Festivals and periods

Holashtak

Muhurta

Ravi Pushya Yoga 07:38–09:40 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 07:38–09:40 Ravi Yoga 09:40–07:35 (24.02)

Anandadi: Shrivatsa 07:38–09:40 Anandadi: Vajra 09:40–07:35 (24.02)

Gandanta (nakshatra): 02:20–13:31 (24.02)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	05:47–06:42
Abhijit Muhurta	12:23–13:04
Vijaya Muhurta	14:25–15:06
Godhuli	17:49–18:17
Pradosha	17:49–20:34
Nishitha	00:15–01:10 (24.02)
Amrita Kalam	06:26–07:55 (24.02)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	16:33–17:49
Yamaganda	12:43–14:00
Gulika Kalam	15:16–16:33
Dur Muhurta	16:28–17:09
Varjyam	21:32–23:01

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 07:38–12:57

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 07:38–12:57
Cutting fingernails	average 08:09–08:49
Cutting toenails	average 07:38–12:57
Bathing, washing hair	average 08:09–08:49, 09:41–12:57

Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Pushya until 09:40, Ashlesha from 09:40; tithi Shukla-triodashi until 12:57, Shukla-chaturdashi from 12:57; lagna Kumbha 07:38, Mina 08:09, Mesha 08:49, Vrishabha 09:41, Mithuna 11:06, Karka 13:28, Simha 16:25

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Pushya (until 09:40) — increase in wealth; Ashlesha (from 09:40) — physical affliction (suffering); Sunday — physical well-being.

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

Shukla-chaturdashi 12:57–17:49: a Rikta and Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Best day · score S = +8

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

Auspicious time ends by 09:40

+4 Ravi Pushya Yoga 07:38–09:40+2 Pushya 07:38–09:40+2 Ravi Yoga 09:40–07:35 (24.02)+1 Anandadi: Shrivatsa 07:38–09:40+1 Yoga Shobhana 07:38–21:21+1 Auspicious tithi 07:38–12:570 Holashtak−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 09:40–07:35 (24.02)−1 Rikta tithi 12:57–07:35 (24.02)−1 Anandadi: Vajra 09:40–07:35 (24.02)

Panchanga at sunrise 07:38

Summary	Unfavourable day — many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower), Bhadra on earth
Month	Phalguna (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Chitrabhanu (No. 16) · Shaka 1744 · Vikram 1879 more
Period	Holashtak
Festivals	Holika Dahan · Purnima Vrat

At sunrise 07:35

Tithi	14Shukla-chaturdashi (Rikta, Kali) · until 10:30 more
Nakshatra	Ashlesha, pada 4 (sharp, Naga - the lord of snakes (Sharpa), Mercury) · until 07:55 more Gandamula
Yoga	Atiganda (“great danger”, inauspicious) · until 18:14 more
Karana	Vanija (movable) · until 10:30 more
Vara	Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Kumbha (Aquarius), Moon: Karka (Cancer)

Changes during the day

from 07:55	nakshatra Magha
from 10:30	tithi Purnima
from 10:30	karana Vishti
from 18:14	yoga Sukarma
from 21:22	karana Bava
from 06:24 (25.02)	nakshatra Purva-Phalguni

Sun and Moon

Dawn	06:58
Sunrise	07:35
Noon	12:43
Sunset	17:51
End of twilight	18:29
Moonrise	17:04
Moonset	07:08
Day length	10 h 16 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 07:55	from 10:30

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Magha (07:55–17:51) is good for sowing, for root crops.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 10:30–17:51: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Shukla-chaturdashi 07:35–10:30: according to the Kalaprakashika, ploughing on Chaturdashi puts the owner’s life in danger.

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Festivals and periods

Holika Dahan · Narasimha and Prahlada

On the evening of the full moon of Phalguna the bonfire of Holika is burnt — in memory of Prahlada’s rescue from the fire in which the demoness Holika perished. The bonfire is lit in Pradosha, avoiding Bhadra.

Rule: pradosha vyapini: 3 muhurtas after sunset, 21:22–00:42 (25.02)
right after Bhadra ends

Purnima Vrat · Chandra (the Moon)

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

Rule: madhyahna vyapini: midday (the 3rd fifth of the daytime), 11:42–13:45
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Purnima at sunrise (holy bath, charity): 25.02

Holashtak

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 07:35–07:55

Anandadi: Saumya 07:35–07:55 Anandadi: Dhwaja 06:24–07:33 (25.02) Anandadi: Dhwanksha 07:55–06:24 (25.02)

Bhadra on earth: 10:30–21:22; Bhadra Puchha 17:35–18:41; Bhadra Mukha 18:41–20:30
Gandanta (nakshatra): 02:20–13:31
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Ashlesha

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	05:45–06:40
Abhijit Muhurta	12:23–13:04
Vijaya Muhurta	14:26–15:07
Godhuli	17:51–18:19
Pradosha	17:51–20:36
Nishitha	00:15–01:09 (25.02)
Amrita Kalam	06:26–07:55, 04:09–05:39 (25.02)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	08:52–10:09
Yamaganda	11:26–12:43
Gulika Kalam	14:00–15:17
Dur Muhurta	13:04–13:45, 15:07–15:48
Varjyam	19:10–20:40

Haircut and shaving

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

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

Cutting hair, shaving	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Bathing, washing hair	average 08:05–08:45, 09:37–16:21

Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Ashlesha until 07:55, Magha from 07:55; tithi Shukla-chaturdashi until 10:30, Purnima from 10:30; lagna Kumbha 07:35, Mina 08:05, Mesha 08:45, Vrishabha 09:37, Mithuna 11:02, Karka 13:24, Simha 16:21

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Ashlesha (until 07:55) — physical affliction (suffering); Magha (from 07:55) — loss of property; Monday — clear, bright complexion.

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

Shukla-chaturdashi 07:35–10:30: a Rikta and Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Purnima 10:30–17:51: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Bhadra on earth 10:30–17:51: 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.

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Unfavourable day · score S = −7

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

Avoid starting important matters: Bhadra on earth

+1 Auspicious weekday0 Ravi Yoga 07:35–07:550 Anandadi: Saumya 07:35–07:550 Holashtak−1 Anandadi: Dhwanksha 07:55–06:24 (25.02)−1 Gandanta 07:35–13:31−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 07:35–07:55−2 Rikta tithi 07:35–10:30−3 Bhadra on earth 10:30–21:22

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

Panchanga at sunrise 07:35

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Kshaya tithi, Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi)
Month	Phalguna (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Chitrabhanu (No. 16) · Shaka 1744 · Vikram 1879 more
Festivals	Holi (Dhulandi) · Phalguna Purnima

At sunrise 07:33

Tithi	15Purnima (Purna, Vishvedevas) · until 08:19 more
Nakshatra	Purva-Phalguni, pada 1 (fierce, Bhaga (Share, Distributor) - god of wealth and family, Venus) · until 05:16 (26.02) more
Yoga	Sukarma (“good deed”, auspicious) · until 15:21 more
Karana	Bava (movable) · until 08:19 more
Vara	Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Kumbha (Aquarius), Moon: Simha (Leo)

Changes during the day

from 08:19	tithi Krishna-pratipat (kshaya: not present at any sunrise)
from 08:19	karana Balava
from 15:21	yoga Dhriti
from 19:21	karana Kaulava
from 05:16 (26.02)	nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni
from 06:30 (26.02)	tithi Krishna-dvitya
from 06:30 (26.02)	karana Taitila

Sun and Moon

Dawn	06:55
Sunrise	07:33
Noon	12:43
Sunset	17:54
End of twilight	18:31
Moonrise	18:34
Moonset	07:19
Day length	10 h 20 min

Sky

Full moon (Purnima)	08:19

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 08:19

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Phalguni (07:33–17:54) is good for root crops.

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Festivals and periods

Holi (Dhulandi) · Krishna and Radha

The spring festival of colours: on the day after Holika Dahan people shower each other with coloured powders and drench each other with water; grievances and caste distinctions are forgotten.

Rule: relative to a neighbouring festival

Phalguna Purnima · Chandra (the Moon)

The full moon of Phalguna: Holika Dahan is timed to it (by the rule of Pradosha free of Bhadra — sometimes on the eve); Gaura Purnima (the appearance of Chaitanya), Lakshmi Jayanti.

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 10:30 (24.02)–08:19
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Fast on the eve (Purnima Vrat): 24.02

Muhurta

Tripushkar Yoga 06:30–07:30 (26.02)

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:19–06:30 (26.02)

Anandadi: Prajapati 05:16–07:30 (26.02) Anandadi: Dhumra 07:33–05:16 (26.02)

Gandanta (tithi): 07:57–08:41

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	05:43–06:38
Abhijit Muhurta	12:22–13:04
Vijaya Muhurta	14:27–15:08
Godhuli	17:54–18:21
Pradosha	17:54–20:37
Nishitha	00:15–01:09 (26.02)
Amrita Kalam	23:10–00:42 (26.02)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	15:18–16:36
Yamaganda	10:08–11:26
Gulika Kalam	12:43–14:01
Dur Muhurta	09:37–10:18, 23:20–00:15 (26.02)
Varjyam	14:02–15:33

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: bad throughout the daytime

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

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

Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Purva-Phalguni; tithi Purnima until 08:19, Krishna-pratipat from 08:19; lagna Kumbha 07:33, Mina 08:01, Mesha 08:41, Vrishabha 09:33, Mithuna 10:58, Karka 13:20, Simha 16:17

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

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

Purnima 07:33–08:19: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −5

Avoid starting important matters: Kshaya tithi

+1 Yoga Sukarma 07:33–15:21+1 Auspicious tithi 08:19–06:30 (26.02)0 Tripushkar Yoga 06:30–07:30 (26.02)−1 Anandadi: Dhumra 07:33–05:16 (26.02)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 07:33–05:16 (26.02)−2 Kshaya tithi−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:19–06:30 (26.02)

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

Panchanga at sunrise 07:33

Summary	Best day — Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Anandadi: Vardhamana; auspicious time — until 12:50
Month	Phalguna (amanta) · Chaitra (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Chitrabhanu (No. 16) · Shaka 1744 · Vikram 1879 more

At sunrise 07:30

Tithi	2Krishna-dvitya (Bhadra, Vidhatr) · until 05:13 (27.02) more
Nakshatra	Uttara-Phalguni, pada 1 (fixed, Aryaman (Lord of Hospitality), Sun) · until 04:37 (27.02) more
Yoga	Dhriti (“steadfastness, firmness”, auspicious) · until 12:50 more
Karana	Taitila (movable) · until 17:47 more
Vara	Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Kumbha (Aquarius), Moon: Simha (Leo)

Changes during the day

from 12:50	yoga Shula
from 17:47	karana Gara
from 04:37 (27.02)	nakshatra Hasta
from 05:13 (27.02)	tithi Krishna-tritya
from 05:13 (27.02)	karana Vanija

Sun and Moon

Dawn	06:53
Sunrise	07:30
Noon	12:42
Sunset	17:56
End of twilight	18:33
Moonrise	20:01
Moonset	07:28
Day length	10 h 25 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Phalguni (07:30–17:56) is good for sowing.

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Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:30–05:13 (27.02) Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:37–07:28 (27.02)

Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:13–07:28 (27.02) Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:13–07:28 (27.02)

Anandadi: Vardhamana 07:30–04:37 (27.02) Anandadi: Ananda 04:37–07:28 (27.02)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	05:41–06:36
Abhijit Muhurta	none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday
Vijaya Muhurta	14:27–15:09
Godhuli	17:56–18:23
Pradosha	17:56–20:38
Nishitha	00:15–01:09 (27.02)
Amrita Kalam	21:37–23:10

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	12:43–14:01
Yamaganda	08:48–10:07
Gulika Kalam	11:25–12:43
Dur Muhurta	12:22–13:04
Varjyam	12:16–13:50

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average throughout the daytime

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average throughout the daytime
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average throughout the daytime
Bathing, washing hair	good 07:57–08:37, 09:29–16:13

Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni; tithi Krishna-dvitya; lagna Kumbha 07:30, Mina 07:57, Mesha 08:37, Vrishabha 09:29, Mithuna 10:54, Karka 13:16, Simha 16:13

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

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

Best day · score S = +7

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

Auspicious time ends by 12:50

+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:30–05:13 (27.02)+1 Anandadi: Vardhamana 07:30–04:37 (27.02)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 07:30–04:37 (27.02)+1 Yoga Dhriti 07:30–12:50+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 07:30–05:13 (27.02)0 Yoga Shula 12:50–14:39

Panchanga at sunrise 07:30

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Auspicious nakshatra, Auspicious weekday; cons: Anandadi: Rakshasa
Month	Phalguna (amanta) · Chaitra (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Chitrabhanu (No. 16) · Shaka 1744 · Vikram 1879 more

At sunrise 07:28

Tithi	3Krishna-tritya (Jaya, Vishnu) · until 04:32 (28.02) more
Nakshatra	Hasta, pada 1 (light, Savitar (Animating, Awakening), Moon) · until 04:35 (28.02) more
Yoga	Shula (“spear, sharp pain”, inauspicious) · until 10:44 more
Karana	Vanija (movable) · until 16:47 more
Vara	Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Kumbha (Aquarius), Moon: Kanya (Virgo)

Changes during the day

from 10:44	yoga Ganda
from 16:47	karana Vishti
from 04:32 (28.02)	tithi Krishna-chaturti
from 04:32 (28.02)	karana Bava
from 04:35 (28.02)	nakshatra Chitra

Sun and Moon

Dawn	06:50
Sunrise	07:28
Noon	12:42
Sunset	17:58
End of twilight	18:35
Moonrise	21:26
Moonset	07:37
Day length	10 h 30 min

Gardener’s calendar

tasks at sunrise: good — 10, average — 1, 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, Hasta (07:28–17:58) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 16:47–17:58: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Muhurta

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:32–07:25 (28.02)

Anandadi: Chara 04:35–07:25 (28.02) Anandadi: Rakshasa 07:28–04:35 (28.02)

Bhadra in the netherworld: 16:47–04:32 (28.02); Bhadra Puchha 00:27–01:37 (28.02); Bhadra Mukha 01:37–03:34 (28.02)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	05:40–06:34
Abhijit Muhurta	12:22–13:04
Vijaya Muhurta	14:28–15:10
Godhuli	17:58–18:25
Pradosha	17:58–20:39
Nishitha	00:15–01:08 (28.02)
Amrita Kalam	22:36–00:11 (28.02)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	14:02–15:20
Yamaganda	07:28–08:47
Gulika Kalam	10:05–11:24
Dur Muhurta	10:58–11:40, 15:10–15:52
Varjyam	13:00–14:36

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 07:53–08:33, 09:25–16:10

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

Cutting hair, shaving	good 07:53–08:33, 09:25–16:10
Cutting fingernails	average throughout the daytime
Cutting toenails	good 07:53–08:33, 09:25–16:10
Bathing, washing hair	good 07:53–08:33, 09:25–16:10

Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Hasta; tithi Krishna-tritya; lagna Kumbha 07:28, Mina 07:53, Mesha 08:33, Vrishabha 09:25, Mithuna 10:50, Karka 13:12, Simha 16:10

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

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = +2

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

+1 Auspicious nakshatra 07:28–04:35 (28.02)+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 07:28–04:32 (28.02)0 Yoga Ganda 10:44–12:590 Vishti (Bhadra) 16:47–04:32 (28.02)−1 Anandadi: Rakshasa 07:28–04:35 (28.02)

Panchanga at sunrise 07:28

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Auspicious nakshatra, Auspicious weekday; cons: Rikta tithi, Surya Dagdha tithi
Month	Phalguna (amanta) · Chaitra (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Chitrabhanu (No. 16) · Shaka 1744 · Vikram 1879 more
Festivals	Sankashti Chaturthi (Bhalachandra)

At sunrise 07:25

Tithi	4Krishna-chaturti (Rikta, Yama) · until 04:34 (01.03) more
Nakshatra	Chitra, pada 1 (soft, Tvashtri (Heavenly Architect) or Vishwakarma (Vastu God), Mars) · until 05:14 (01.03) more
Yoga	Ganda (“danger, knot”, inauspicious) · until 09:09 more
Karana	Bava (movable) · until 16:27 more
Vara	Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Kumbha (Aquarius), Moon: Kanya (Virgo)

Changes during the day

from 09:09	yoga Vriddhi
from 16:27	karana Balava
from 04:34 (01.03)	tithi Krishna-panchami
from 04:34 (01.03)	karana Kaulava
from 05:14 (01.03)	nakshatra Swati

Sun and Moon

Dawn	06:48
Sunrise	07:25
Noon	12:42
Sunset	18:00
End of twilight	18:37
Moonrise	22:50
Moonset	07:46
Day length	10 h 34 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Chitra (07:25–18:00) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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Festivals and periods

Sankashti Chaturthi (Bhalachandra) · 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, 22:50
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Muhurta

Anandadi: Musala 07:25–05:14 (01.03) Anandadi: Gada 05:14–07:23 (01.03)

Surya Dagdha tithi: Krishna-chaturti

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	05:38–06:31
Abhijit Muhurta	12:21–13:04
Vijaya Muhurta	14:28–15:11
Godhuli	18:00–18:27
Pradosha	18:00–20:41
Nishitha	00:15–01:08 (01.03)
Amrita Kalam	22:39–00:18 (01.03)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	11:23–12:43
Yamaganda	15:21–16:41
Gulika Kalam	08:45–10:04
Dur Muhurta	09:32–10:15, 13:04–13:46
Varjyam	12:48–14:26

Haircut and shaving

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

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

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

Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Chitra; tithi Krishna-chaturti; lagna Kumbha 07:25, Mina 07:49, Mesha 08:30, Vrishabha 09:21, Mithuna 10:46, Karka 13:08, Simha 16:06

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Chitra — improvement of well-being; Friday — universal respect.

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

Krishna-chaturti 07:25–18:00: 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 = −1

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

+1 Auspicious nakshatra 07:25–05:14 (01.03)+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Yoga Vriddhi 09:09–07:23 (01.03)−1 Anandadi: Musala 07:25–05:14 (01.03)−1 Surya Dagdha tithi 07:25–04:34 (01.03)−2 Rikta tithi 07:25–04:34 (01.03)

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 07:25

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

Magha (Vedic name Tapas) — A month of austerity and holy baths (Magha Snana): Vasant Panchami, Ratha Saptami; in the dark half — Maha Shivaratri.
Patron: Madhava; Aditya — Pushan. Full moon in nakshatra Magha. Ritu: Shishira.

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.

Chitrabhanu (No. 16 of 60, “shining in many colours”) — A brilliant year: abundance, joy, success in the arts and in affairs.
Northern samvatsara: Vijaya (No. 27)
Shaka Samvat 1744 · Vikram Samvat 1879 · Kali Yuga 4923
Next year — Subhanu, from the new moon before Ugadi (the start of Chaitra) 11.04.1823
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.

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.

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)

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.

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.

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.

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).

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

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

Krishna-shashti
plowing the ground

Krishna-saptami
soaking seeds is allowed, digging the ground

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.

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: 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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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).

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 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.

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.

Saturday
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Chitra
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

Krishna-shashti
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-saptami
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

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

Mithuna
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut

Karka
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut

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

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

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

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

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

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-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.

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

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.

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.

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 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-saptami
soaking seeds is allowed, digging the ground

Krishna-ashtami
tillage and sowing are forbidden

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

Anandadi: 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.

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

Swati
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-ashtami
0 — does not affect the haircut rating

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

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

Vishakha (16)
Meaning: Forked branch (also called Radha - gift)
Symbol: Triumphal arch for marriage, potter's wheel
Deity: Indra and Agni
Type: mixed (mishra, sadharana) — For everyday and routine tasks, work with fire and metal; it is better not to begin important new matters.
Vimshottari lord: Jupiter
Shakti: achieve (many and different goals, fruits)

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.

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.

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

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

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

Krishna-ashtami
tillage and sowing are forbidden

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

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

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Monday
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Vishakha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-navami
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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.

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)

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.

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.

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.

Krishna-dashami
any undertakings

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

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

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 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

Anuradha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-dashami
0 — does not affect the haircut rating

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

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.

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)

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

Jyestha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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.

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)

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.

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

Krishna-ekadashi
plowing, pruning and weeding

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

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

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

Mula
−1 — unfavourable 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.

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.

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

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

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

Krishna-dvadashi
neutral

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

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

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

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.

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.

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

Purva-Ashadha
−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.

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)

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.

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

Krishna-trayodashi
no pruning or felling

nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha
Planting and sowing are allowed.

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

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: 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.

Uttara-Ashadha
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-trayodashi
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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

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.

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 Uttara-Ashadha
Planting and sowing are allowed.

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

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).

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

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

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.

Shravana
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-chaturdashi
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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.

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.

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)

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.

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

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 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).

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

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).

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.

Raja Panchaka
Began on a Monday: considered relatively favourable for dealings with the authorities, government service and property.
The Moon in Kumbha or Mina (from the middle of Dhanishtha to the end of Revati). During these five nakshatras people do not travel south, gather firewood or grass, lay a roof or build a bed; cremation is performed with a special rite.

Dhanishtha
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Amavasya
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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

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

Phalguna (Vedic name Tapasya) — The last month of the lunar year: Holika Dahan and Holi; Mina Sankranti begins the second Kharmas.
Patron: Govinda; Aditya — Parjanya. Full moon in nakshatra Purva or Uttara Phalguni. Ritu: Shishira.

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.

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

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.

Kimstughna (fixed)
Deity: Vayu (Marut)
Fixed, but auspicious: good for auspicious ceremonies, offerings and homa, work for prosperity and livelihood.
A karana is half a tithi; there are 60 of them in a lunar month.

The exact conjunction of the Sun and the Moon — the start of a new lunar month in the amanta system. A day for the ancestors and inner work.

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

Solar eclipse, partial
The Moon covers the Sun (occurs only at new moon). Traditionally it is Rahu’s time: Sutak begins 12 hours (4 praharas) before the eclipse; during the eclipse people refrain from eating and recite mantras, and afterwards take a holy bath and give dana.
Only part of the disc is covered: the Sun’s by the Moon, or the Moon’s by the Earth’s shadow.

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 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-pratipat
digging, plowing, planting trees

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.

Shukla-pratipat
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Eclipse (not visible here)
There is an eclipse on this date, but it is not visible at this location (or it is only penumbral): Sutak and eclipse rites are not observed, the influence is weak; important undertakings are still better postponed.

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.

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

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

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

Shatabhisha
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-dvitya
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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

Shukla-tritya
any undertakings

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

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-Bhadra
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-tritya
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

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)

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

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

nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra
Planting and sowing are allowed.

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

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

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

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

Uttara-Bhadra
+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.

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)

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.

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 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-panchami
do not fell trees, any undertakings

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: 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.

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

Revati
+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.

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

Shukla (24) — “bright, pure”
Auspicious: pure and noble deeds, religious rites, study.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

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

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

Shukla-shashti
plowing the ground

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

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

Ashwini
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-shashti
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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

Brahma (25) — “Brahma, sacred knowledge”
Especially auspicious: study, sacred rites, peace and reconciliation.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

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

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

Shukla-saptami
soaking seeds is allowed, farming

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.

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.

Bharani
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-saptami
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

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

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.

Holashtak
Eight days before Holika Dahan (bright half of Phalguna): in North India weddings and samskaras are not held.

Krittika
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-ashtami
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Holashtak
The eight days before Holika Dahan (from the 8th tithi of the bright half of Phalguna to the full moon): weddings and other samskaras are not performed (North India).

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.

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.

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)

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.

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.

Rohini
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Mrigashirsha
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-navami
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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)

Vishkambha (1) — “prop, bolt”
Inauspicious: portends obstacles. If a matter cannot be postponed, the first 3 ghatis of the yoga (about 1 h 12 min) are skipped.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

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

nakshatra 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.

Shukla-dashami
any undertakings

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

Ardra
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-dashami
+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.

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.

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)

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.

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

Shukla-ekadashi
pruning and weeding

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).

Punarvasu
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-ekadashi
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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.

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

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.

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 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).

Shukla-dvadashi
neutral

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

Shukla-triodashi
no pruning or felling

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.

Pushya
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-dvadashi
0 — does not affect the haircut rating

Shukla-triodashi
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

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.

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

Shobhana (5) — “splendid, beautiful”
Auspicious: jewellery, celebrations, travel, creative undertakings.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

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

Shukla-triodashi
no pruning or felling

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

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

Ravi Pushya Yoga
A Sunday when the Moon is in Pushya. Very favourable for purchases, preparing medicines and medical treatment, beginning studies and mantra practice.

Ashlesha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-chaturdashi
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

Purnima
sowing seeds, any undertakings

Magha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Purnima
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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

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

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.

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

Krishna-pratipat
digging, plowing, planting trees

Purva-Phalguni
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-pratipat
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

Krishna-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.

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

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.

Uttara-Phalguni
+1 — favourable 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.

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

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

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

Krishna-tritya
any undertakings

Hasta
+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.

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

Krishna-chaturti
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut