Panchanga Calendar

February 1848

SamvatsaraPlavanga (41)MonthPausha → Magha from 5.02RituHemanta → Shishira from 5.02AyanaUttarayanaPlace55°45′ N 37°35′ E, UTC+3 changeAyanamsaLahiri

February 1848 falls, in the lunar calendar (amanta), within the months Pausha (until 4.02), Magha (from 5.02). Periods: 5–12.02 — Magha Gupta Navaratri. Major festivals: 9.02 Vasant Panchami (Saraswati Puja); 11.02 Ratha Saptami (Surya Jayanti).

Mon

Tue

Wed

Thu

Fri

Sat

Sun

1Mul11Shattila Ekadashi

2PAsh12Pradosha

3UAsh14Masik Shivaratri

4Shra30Mauni Amavasya

5Dhan1Gupta Navaratri

6Shat2Chandra Darshan

7PBh3

8UBh4Vinayaka Chaturthi

9Rev5Vasant Panchami

10Ashw6

11Bhar7Ratha Saptami

12Krit8Masik Durgashtami

13Roh9Madhva Navami

14Mrig11until 13:54

15Ard12Ekadashi Vaish.

16Pun13Pradosha

17Push14until 14:39

18Ashl15Purnima

19Mag1

20PPh1

21UPh2

22Has3Angaraki Chaturthi

23Chit4

24Swa5

25Vish6

26Vish7

27Anu8Kalashtami

28Jye9

29Mul10

Day ratingBest daysFavourableOrdinaryAvoid new venturesUnfavourable

Markersafter / until HH:MM

Moon5Waxing Moon5Waning Moon15Purnima30Amavasya

Nakshatra typesfixedsoftlightmovablesharpfiercemixed

Icons this month (22)

EkadashiPradoshaShivaratriday of Amavasya (ancestor rites)Gupta Navaratrimoment of the new moon (see the time in the “Sky this month” card)Chandra DarshanVinayaka ChaturthiVasant PanchamiSkanda ShashtiRatha SaptamiBhishma AshtamiSankrantiAmrita Siddhi YogaGoddess (Durga, Kali)Madhva NavamiTripushkar YogaGuru Pushya Yogaday of Purnima (full moon fast and puja)moment of the full moon (see the time in the “Sky this month” card)SankashtiKalashtami

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

10.02 Thu — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Yoga Shubha, Ravi Yoga
Ashwini (light): for quick matters: trade, healing, study, travel, purchases and starting a business.
14.02 Mon — Amrita Siddhi Yoga, Ravi Yoga, Anandadi: Ananda until 13:54
Mrigashirsha (soft): for arts and music, friendship and love, new clothes and jewellery, weddings and festivals.
17.02 Thu — Amrita Siddhi Yoga, Pushya, Ravi Yoga until 14:39
Pushya (light): for quick matters: trade, healing, study, travel, purchases and starting a business.
24.02 Thu — Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Anandadi: Sthira, Auspicious nakshatra
Swati (movable): for journeys and moving house, buying vehicles, gardening, quick and temporary changes.
25.02 Fri — Ravi Yoga, Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Anandadi: Matanga
Vishakha (mixed): for everyday and routine tasks, work with fire and metal.

Festivals

1.02 Tue Shattila Ekadashi
2.02 Wed Pradosha Vrat
3.02 Thu Masik Shivaratri
4.02 Fri Mauni Amavasya (Pausha)
5.02 Sat Magha Gupta Navaratri
6.02 Sun Chandra Darshan
8.02 Tue Vinayaka Chaturthi
9.02 Wed Vasant Panchami (Saraswati Puja)
9.02 Wed Skanda Shashti
11.02 Fri Ratha Saptami (Surya Jayanti)
11.02 Fri Kumbha Sankranti
11.02 Fri Bhishma Ashtami
12.02 Sat Masik Durgashtami
13.02 Sun Madhva Navami
14.02 Mon Jaya Ekadashi (Bhaimi)
15.02 Tue Jaya Ekadashi (Bhaimi) — Vaishnava fast
16.02 Wed Pradosha Vrat
18.02 Fri Magha Purnima (Maghi)
22.02 Tue Angaraki Chaturthi (Dwijapriya)
27.02 Sun Kalashtami

Special muhurta yogas

4.02 Fri Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 08:19–04:04 (05.02)
5.02 Sat Dwipushkar Yoga 02:28–02:32 (06.02)
8.02 Tue Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 08:11–21:00
10.02 Thu Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 08:07–17:39
12.02 Sat Amrita Siddhi Yoga 15:11–08:01 (13.02)
12.02 Sat Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 15:11–08:01 (13.02)
14.02 Mon Amrita Siddhi Yoga 07:59–13:54
14.02 Mon Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 07:59–13:54
15.02 Tue Tripushkar Yoga 13:46–05:52 (16.02)
17.02 Thu Amrita Siddhi Yoga 07:52–14:39
17.02 Thu Guru Pushya Yoga 07:52–14:39
17.02 Thu Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 07:52–14:39
20.02 Sun Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 19:23–07:42 (21.02)
20.02 Sun Tripushkar Yoga 19:23–07:42 (21.02)
26.02 Sat Tripushkar Yoga 07:30–09:48

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

2.02 Wed — Kshaya tithi, Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi), Fierce or sharp nakshatra
3.02 Thu — Krishna Chaturdashi, Vishti (Bhadra), Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi)
4.02 Fri — Amavasya, Vyatipata, Anandadi: Dhumra
8.02 Tue — Bhadra on earth, Rikta tithi, Panchaka
11.02 Fri — many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower), Sankranti day, Krakacha Yoga (unfavourable day)
13.02 Sun — Vaidhriti, Kshaya tithi, Rikta tithi
15.02 Tue — Yamaghanta, Fierce or sharp nakshatra, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn) (unfavourable day)
18.02 Fri — Bhadra on earth, Fierce or sharp nakshatra, Anandadi: Kana
21.02 Mon — Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra), Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi), Yoga Shula
27.02 Sun — Anandadi: Mrityu, Ashtami, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
29.02 Tue — Krakacha Yoga, Fierce or sharp nakshatra, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)

Sky this month

5.02 New moon (Amavasya) 04:42
11.02 Kumbha Sankranti 09:50 — the Sun enters Kumbha (Aquarius)
19.02 Full moon (Purnima) 06:57
There are no eclipses this month.

Periods

5–12.02 Magha Gupta Navaratri
5.02 15:20 – 9.02 19:14 Mrityu Panchaka

Samvatsara and month

Plavanga (No. 41, “leaper (a monkey)”) — A year of leaps: abrupt changes, floods, relocations; results are mixed. more

Northern samvatsara: Kalayukta. Shaka Samvat 1769, Vikram Samvat 1904, Kali Yuga 4948.

Pausha (Sahasya) — The cold month of Dhanur Masa and Kharmas: no weddings are held until Makara Sankranti, and with it Uttarayana begins. more

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

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

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

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Anandadi: Chhatra, Yoga Harshana; cons: Fierce or sharp nakshatra, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
Month	Pausha (amanta) · Magha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Plavanga (No. 41) · Shaka 1769 · Vikram 1904 more
Festivals	Shattila Ekadashi

At sunrise 08:25

Tithi	11Krishna-ekadashi (Nanda, Rudra) · until 08:37 more vriddhi: the same tithi also prevailed at yesterday’s sunrise
Nakshatra	Mula, pada 1 (sharp, Nirriti (Goddess of Destruction or Alakshmi), Ketu) · until 05:54 (02.02) more Gandamula
Yoga	Vyaghata (“crushing blow”, inauspicious) · until 11:34 more
Karana	Balava (movable) · until 08:37 more
Vara	Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Makara (Capricorn), Moon: Dhanu (Sagittarius)

Changes during the day

from 08:37	tithi Krishna-dvadashi
from 08:37	karana Kaulava
from 11:34	yoga Harshana
from 20:44	karana Taitila
from 05:54 (02.02)	nakshatra Purva-Ashadha

Sun and Moon

Dawn	07:44
Sunrise	08:25
Noon	12:43
Sunset	17:02
End of twilight	17:43
Moonrise	05:09
Moonset	13:33
Day length	8 h 36 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 08:37

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Mula (08:25–17:02) is good for sowing, for root crops.

more — lunar calendar for gardeners

Festivals and periods

Shattila Ekadashi · Vishnu

The Ekadashi of the dark half of Pausha (Magha in North India). Sesame is used in six ways: for bathing, rubbing on the body, homa, drinking, eating and charity.

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 07:51 (31.01)–08:37
Ekadashi prevails at two sunrises, but on the first day Dashami extends into Arunodaya — everyone fasts on the second day
Parana (breaking the fast): 08:23–08:38 (02.02)

Muhurta

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:25–08:37

Anandadi: Chhatra 08:25–05:54 (02.02) Anandadi: Mitra 05:54–08:23 (02.02)

Gandanta (nakshatra): 22:56 (31.01)–11:27
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Mula

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	06:22–07:23
Abhijit Muhurta	12:26–13:01
Vijaya Muhurta	14:09–14:44
Godhuli	17:02–17:32
Pradosha	17:02–20:06
Nishitha	00:12–01:13 (02.02)
Amrita Kalam	23:19–00:58 (02.02)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	14:52–15:57
Yamaganda	10:34–11:39
Gulika Kalam	12:43–13:48
Dur Muhurta	10:08–10:43, 23:10–00:12 (02.02)
Varjyam	04:16–05:54 (02.02)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: bad throughout the daytime

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

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

Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Mula; tithi Krishna-ekadashi until 08:37, Krishna-dvadashi from 08:37; lagna Makara 08:25, Kumbha 08:51, Mina 09:36, Mesha 10:16, Vrishabha 11:08, Mithuna 12:34, Karka 14:57

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

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 = −2

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

+1 Anandadi: Chhatra 08:25–05:54 (02.02)+1 Yoga Harshana 11:34–08:23 (02.02)0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:25–08:37−1 Surya Dagdha tithi 08:37–08:23 (02.02)−1 Gandanta 08:25–11:27−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 08:25–05:54 (02.02)

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 08:25

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Kshaya tithi, Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi)
Month	Pausha (amanta) · Magha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Plavanga (No. 41) · Shaka 1769 · Vikram 1904 more
Festivals	Pradosha Vrat

At sunrise 08:23

Tithi	12Krishna-dvadashi (Bhadra, Sun (Ravi)) · until 08:38 more
Nakshatra	Purva-Ashadha, pada 1 (fierce, Varuna, Venus) · until 05:53 (03.02) more
Yoga	Harshana (“delighting”, auspicious) · until 10:20 more
Karana	Taitila (movable) · until 08:38 more
Vara	Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Makara (Capricorn), Moon: Dhanu (Sagittarius)

Changes during the day

from 08:38	tithi Krishna-trayodashi (kshaya: not present at any sunrise)
from 08:38	karana Gara
from 10:20	yoga Vajra
from 20:22	karana Vanija
from 05:53 (03.02)	nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha
from 07:55 (03.02)	tithi Krishna-chaturdashi
from 07:55 (03.02)	karana Vishti

Sun and Moon

Dawn	07:43
Sunrise	08:23
Noon	12:43
Sunset	17:04
End of twilight	17:44
Moonrise	06:02
Moonset	14:28
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 08:38

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 (08:23–17:04) is good for root crops.

more — lunar calendar for gardeners

Festivals and periods

Pradosha Vrat · Shiva

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

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

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:23–08:38

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:38–07:55 (03.02)

Anandadi: Shrivatsa 08:23–05:53 (03.02) Anandadi: Vajra 05:53–08:21 (03.02)

Bhadra in the netherworld: 07:55–11:47 (03.02); Bhadra Mukha 07:55–09:49 (03.02)
Surya Dagdha tithi: Krishna-dvadashi

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	06:20–07:22
Abhijit Muhurta	none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday
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	01:05–02:41 (03.02)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	12:44–13:49
Yamaganda	09:28–10:33
Gulika Kalam	11:38–12:44
Dur Muhurta	12:26–13:01
Varjyam	15:30–17:06

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 08:23–08:47, 09:32–10:12, 11:04–17:04

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 08:23–08:47, 09:32–10:12, 11:04–17:04
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 08:23–08:47, 09:32–10:12, 11:04–17:04
Bathing, washing hair	good 08:23–08:47, 09:32–10:12, 11:04–17:04

Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Purva-Ashadha; tithi Krishna-dvadashi until 08:38, Krishna-trayodashi from 08:38; lagna Makara 08:23, Kumbha 08:47, Mina 09:32, Mesha 10:12, Vrishabha 11:04, Mithuna 12:30, Karka 14:53

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

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −3

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

Avoid starting important matters: Kshaya tithi

+1 Anandadi: Shrivatsa 08:23–05:53 (03.02)+1 Yoga Harshana 08:23–10:20+1 Auspicious weekday0 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:23–08:380 Yoga Vajra 10:20–11:26−1 Surya Dagdha tithi 08:23–08:38−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 08:23–05:53 (03.02)−2 Kshaya tithi−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:38–07:55 (03.02)

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 08:23

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Krishna Chaturdashi, Vishti (Bhadra)
Month	Pausha (amanta) · Magha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Plavanga (No. 41) · Shaka 1769 · Vikram 1904 more
Festivals	Masik Shivaratri

At sunrise 08:21

Tithi	14Krishna-chaturdashi (Rikta, Kali) · until 06:34 (04.02) more
Nakshatra	Uttara-Ashadha, pada 1 (fixed, Vishva-Deva (All Gods), Sun) · until 05:14 (04.02) more
Yoga	Vajra (“diamond, thunderbolt”, inauspicious) · until 08:32 more
Karana	Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 19:19 more
Vara	Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Makara (Capricorn), Moon: Dhanu (Sagittarius)

Changes during the day

from 08:32	yoga Siddhi
from 19:19	karana Shakuni
from 05:14 (04.02)	nakshatra Shravana
from 06:14 (04.02)	yoga Vyatipata
from 06:34 (04.02)	tithi Amavasya
from 06:34 (04.02)	karana Chatushpada

Sun and Moon

Dawn	07:41
Sunrise	08:21
Noon	12:43
Sunset	17:06
End of twilight	17:46
Moonrise	06:48
Moonset	15:32
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

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 (08:21–17:06) is good for sowing.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 08:21–17:06: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Krishna-chaturdashi 08:21–17:06: according to the Kalaprakashika, ploughing on Chaturdashi puts the owner’s life in danger.

more — lunar calendar for gardeners

Festivals and periods

Masik Shivaratri · Shiva

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

Rule: nishitha vyapini: midnight, 00:12–01:13 (04.02)
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Muhurta

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:21–06:34 (04.02)

Anandadi: Saumya 08:21–23:27 Anandadi: Dhwaja 06:46–08:19 (04.02) Anandadi: Dhwanksha 23:27–06:46 (04.02)

Bhadra in the netherworld: 07:55–19:19; Bhadra Mukha 07:55–09:49; Bhadra Puchha 18:07–19:15

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	23:00–00:34 (04.02)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	13:49–14:55
Yamaganda	08:21–09:27
Gulika Kalam	10:33–11:38
Dur Muhurta	11:16–11:51, 14:46–15:21
Varjyam	13:40–15:13

Haircut and shaving

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

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

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

Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha; tithi Krishna-chaturdashi; lagna Makara 08:21, Kumbha 08:43, Mina 09:28, Mesha 10:09, Vrishabha 11:00, Mithuna 12:26, Karka 14:49

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

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

Krishna-chaturdashi 08:21–17:06: a Rikta and Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −2

Avoid starting important matters: Krishna Chaturdashi

+2 Yoga Siddhi 08:32–06:14 (04.02)+1 Anandadi: Saumya 08:21–23:27+1 Auspicious nakshatra 08:21–05:14 (04.02)+1 Auspicious weekday−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:21–06:34 (04.02)−2 Vishti (Bhadra) 08:21–19:19−3 Krishna Chaturdashi 08:21–06:34 (04.02)

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 08:21

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Amavasya, Vyatipata
Month	Pausha (amanta) · Magha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Plavanga (No. 41) · Shaka 1769 · Vikram 1904 more
Festivals	Mauni Amavasya (Pausha)

At sunrise 08:19

Tithi	30Amavasya (Purna, Pitris (ancestors)) · until 04:42 (05.02) more
Nakshatra	Shravana, pada 1 (movable, Shri Vishnu, Moon) · until 04:04 (05.02) more
Yoga	Vyatipata (“calamity, downfall”, inauspicious) · until 03:31 (05.02) more
Karana	Chatushpada (fixed, inauspicious) · until 17:42 more
Vara	Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Makara (Capricorn), Moon: Makara (Capricorn)

Changes during the day

from 17:42	karana Naga
from 03:31 (05.02)	yoga Variyana
from 04:04 (05.02)	nakshatra Dhanishtha
from 04:42 (05.02)	tithi Shukla-pratipat
from 04:42 (05.02)	karana Kimstughna

Sun and Moon

Dawn	07:39
Sunrise	08:19
Noon	12:43
Sunset	17:08
End of twilight	17:48
Moonrise	07:28
Moonset	16:44
Day length	8 h 48 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

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 (08:19–17:08) is good for sowing.
Chatushpada 08:19–17:08: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

Mauni Amavasya (Pausha) · Pitris (ancestors)

A day of the vow of silence and of holy bathing in the Ganga and at the Triveni Sangam; in Kumbh Mela years it is the main bathing day.

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 06:34–04:42 (05.02)
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Muhurta

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 08:19–04:04 (05.02) Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:42–08:18 (05.02)

Anandadi: Prajapati 04:04–08:18 (05.02) Anandadi: Dhumra 08:19–04:04 (05.02)

Gandanta (tithi): 04:20–05:04 (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	00:12–01:13 (05.02)
Amrita Kalam	18:10–19:42

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	11:38–12:44
Yamaganda	14:56–16:02
Gulika Kalam	09:26–10:32
Dur Muhurta	10:05–10:40, 13:01–13:37
Varjyam	09:02–10:34, 07:49–09:18 (05.02)

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 throughout the daytime

Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Shravana; tithi Amavasya; lagna Makara 08:19, Kumbha 08:39, Mina 09:24, Mesha 10:05, Vrishabha 10:56, Mithuna 12:22, Karka 14:45

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

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

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

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −2

Avoid starting important matters: Amavasya, Vyatipata

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 08:19–04:04 (05.02)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 08:19–04:04 (05.02)+1 Auspicious weekday−1 Anandadi: Dhumra 08:19–04:04 (05.02)−3 Amavasya 08:19–04:42 (05.02)−3 Vyatipata 08:19–03:31 (05.02)

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 08:19

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Anandadi: Vardhamana, Auspicious nakshatra; cons: Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
Month	Magha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Plavanga (No. 41) · Shaka 1769 · Vikram 1904 more
Period	Magha Gupta Navaratri, day 1
Festivals	Magha Gupta Navaratri

At sunrise 08:18

Tithi	1Shukla-pratipat (Nanda, Brahma) · until 02:28 (06.02) more
Nakshatra	Dhanishtha, pada 1 (movable, Vasu (kind) - 8 phenomena of nature, assistants of Indra, Mars) · until 02:32 (06.02) more
Yoga	Variyana (“excellent, best”, auspicious) · until 00:30 (06.02) more
Karana	Kimstughna (fixed) · until 15:37 more
Vara	Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Makara (Capricorn), Moon: Makara (Capricorn)

Changes during the day

from 15:37	karana Bava
from 00:30 (06.02)	yoga Parigha
from 02:28 (06.02)	tithi Shukla-dvitya
from 02:28 (06.02)	karana Balava
from 02:32 (06.02)	nakshatra Shatabhisha

Sun and Moon

Dawn	07:37
Sunrise	08:18
Noon	12:43
Sunset	17:10
End of twilight	17:50
Moonrise	08:02
Moonset	18:02
Day length	8 h 52 min

Sky

New moon (Amavasya)	04:42

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:

Kimstughna 08:18–15:37: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

Magha Gupta Navaratri · Durga

The “secret” Navaratri of the month of Magha: nine days of sadhana of the Goddess; its fifth day is Vasant Panchami.

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 04:42–02:28 (06.02)
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Ghatasthapana: 08:18–11:15
Abhijit Muhurta (fallback time): 12:26–13:02

Magha Gupta Navaratri, day 1

Muhurta

Dwipushkar Yoga 02:28–02:32 (06.02)

Anandadi: Vardhamana 08:18–02:32 (06.02) Anandadi: Ananda 02:32–08:16 (06.02)

Mrityu Panchaka: 15:20–19:14 (09.02)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	06:16–07:17
Abhijit Muhurta	12:26–13:02
Vijaya Muhurta	14:13–14:48
Godhuli	17:10–17:40
Pradosha	17:10–20:11
Nishitha	00:13–01:13 (06.02)
Amrita Kalam	16:48–18:18

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	10:31–11:37
Yamaganda	13:50–14:57
Gulika Kalam	08:18–09:24
Dur Muhurta	08:18–08:53, 08:53–09:29
Varjyam	07:49–09:18

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 08:18–08:35, 09:20–10:01, 10:52–17:10

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 08:18–08:35, 09:20–10:01, 10:52–17:10
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 08:18–08:35, 09:20–10:01, 10:52–17:10
Bathing, washing hair	average 08:18–08:35, 09:20–10:01, 10:52–17:10

Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Dhanishtha; tithi Shukla-pratipat; lagna Makara 08:18, Kumbha 08:35, Mina 09:20, Mesha 10:01, Vrishabha 10:52, Mithuna 12:18, Karka 14:41

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Dhanishtha — longevity (increased vitality); 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 Anandadi: Vardhamana 08:18–02:32 (06.02)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 08:18–02:32 (06.02)+1 Yoga Variyana 08:18–00:30 (06.02)0 Dwipushkar Yoga 02:28–02:32 (06.02)0 Panchaka 15:20–08:16 (06.02)−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 08:18

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Auspicious nakshatra, Auspicious tithi; cons: Panchaka, Yoga Parigha
Month	Magha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Plavanga (No. 41) · Shaka 1769 · Vikram 1904 more
Period	Magha Gupta Navaratri, day 2
Festivals	Chandra Darshan

At sunrise 08:16

Tithi	2Shukla-dvitya (Bhadra, Vidhatr) · until 23:59 more
Nakshatra	Shatabhisha, pada 2 (movable, Varuna, Rahu) · until 00:45 (07.02) more
Yoga	Parigha (“bolt, barrier”, inauspicious) · until 21:17 more
Karana	Balava (movable) · until 13:15 more
Vara	Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Makara (Capricorn), Moon: Kumbha (Aquarius)

Changes during the day

from 13:15	karana Kaulava
from 21:17	yoga Shiva
from 23:59	tithi Shukla-tritya
from 23:59	karana Taitila
from 00:45 (07.02)	nakshatra Purva-Bhadra

Sun and Moon

Dawn	07:35
Sunrise	08:16
Noon	12:44
Sunset	17:12
End of twilight	17:52
Moonrise	08:31
Moonset	19:23
Day length	8 h 56 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Shatabhisha (08:16–17:12) 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, 17:12–19:23
Crescent Moon above the horizon after sunset: 17:12–19:23

Magha Gupta Navaratri, day 2

Muhurta

Anandadi: Chara 00:45–08:14 (07.02) Anandadi: Rakshasa 08:16–00:45 (07.02)

Mrityu Panchaka: 15:20 (05.02)–19:14 (09.02)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	06:15–07:15
Abhijit Muhurta	12:26–13:02
Vijaya Muhurta	14:13–14:49
Godhuli	17:12–17:42
Pradosha	17:12–20:13
Nishitha	00:13–01:13 (07.02)
Amrita Kalam	18:05–19:34

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	16:05–17:12
Yamaganda	12:44–13:51
Gulika Kalam	14:58–16:05
Dur Muhurta	16:01–16:37
Varjyam	09:12–10:41, 06:39–08:07 (07.02)

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	average throughout the daytime
Cutting toenails	average 08:16–08:31, 09:16–09:57, 10:48–17:12
Bathing, washing hair	average throughout the daytime

Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Shatabhisha; tithi Shukla-dvitya; lagna Makara 08:16, Kumbha 08:31, Mina 09:16, Mesha 09:57, Vrishabha 10:48, Mithuna 12:15, Karka 14:37

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Shatabhisha — gaining strength; Sunday — physical well-being.

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = −1

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

+1 Auspicious nakshatra 08:16–00:45 (07.02)+1 Auspicious tithi 08:16–23:59−1 Anandadi: Rakshasa 08:16–00:45 (07.02)−1 Yoga Parigha 08:16–10:53−1 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 08:16

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Yoga Shiva, Auspicious weekday; cons: Fierce or sharp nakshatra, Panchaka
Month	Magha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Plavanga (No. 41) · Shaka 1769 · Vikram 1904 more
Period	Magha Gupta Navaratri, day 3

At sunrise 08:14

Tithi	3Shukla-tritya (Jaya, Vishnu) · until 21:23 more
Nakshatra	Purva-Bhadra, pada 2 (fierce, Aja Ekapad - sunbeam or lightning strike, Jupiter) · until 22:52 more
Yoga	Shiva (“auspicious, benevolent”, auspicious) · until 17:58 more
Karana	Taitila (movable) · until 10:41 more
Vara	Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Makara (Capricorn), Moon: Kumbha (Aquarius)

Changes during the day

from 10:41	karana Gara
from 17:58	yoga Siddha
from 21:23	tithi Shukla-chaturti
from 21:23	karana Vanija
from 22:52	nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra
from 08:05 (08.02)	karana Vishti

Sun and Moon

Dawn	07:34
Sunrise	08:14
Noon	12:44
Sunset	17:15
End of twilight	17:54
Moonrise	08:57
Moonset	20:45
Day length	9 h 01 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 (08:14–17:15) is good for root crops.

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Festivals and periods

Magha Gupta Navaratri, day 3

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 22:52–08:11 (08.02)

Anandadi: Musala 08:14–22:52 Anandadi: Gada 22:52–08:11 (08.02)

Bhadra on earth: 08:05–18:48 (08.02); Bhadra Mukha 08:06–09:53 (08.02); Bhadra Puchha 17:44–18:48 (08.02)
Mrityu Panchaka: 15:20 (05.02)–19:14 (09.02)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	06:13–07:13
Abhijit Muhurta	12:26–13:02
Vijaya Muhurta	14:14–14:50
Godhuli	17:15–17:44
Pradosha	17:15–20:14
Nishitha	00:13–01:13 (08.02)
Amrita Kalam	15:30–16:58

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	09:21–10:29
Yamaganda	11:36–12:44
Gulika Kalam	13:52–14:59
Dur Muhurta	13:02–13:38, 14:50–15:26
Varjyam	07:43–09:12 (08.02)

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 Purva-Bhadra; tithi Shukla-tritya; lagna Makara 08:14, Kumbha 08:27, Mina 09:12, Mesha 09:53, Vrishabha 10:45, Mithuna 12:11, Karka 14:33

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = 0

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

+1 Yoga Shiva 08:14–17:58+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 08:14–21:23−1 Anandadi: Musala 08:14–22:52−1 Panchaka all day−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 08:14–22:52

Panchanga at sunrise 08:14

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Bhadra on earth, Rikta tithi
Month	Magha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Plavanga (No. 41) · Shaka 1769 · Vikram 1904 more
Period	Magha Gupta Navaratri, day 4
Festivals	Vinayaka Chaturthi

At sunrise 08:11

Tithi	4Shukla-chaturti (Rikta, Yama) · until 18:48 more
Nakshatra	Uttara-Bhadra, pada 2 (fixed, Ahirbudhyana (Serpent of the Deep - Milky Way under the horizon), Saturn) · until 21:00 more
Yoga	Siddha (“perfected, accomplished”, auspicious) · until 14:38 more
Karana	Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 18:48 more
Vara	Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Makara (Capricorn), Moon: Mina (Pisces)

Changes during the day

from 14:38	yoga Sadhya
from 18:48	tithi Shukla-panchami
from 18:48	karana Bava
from 21:00	nakshatra Revati
from 05:32 (09.02)	karana Balava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	07:32
Sunrise	08:11
Noon	12:44
Sunset	17:17
End of twilight	17:56
Moonrise	09:22
Moonset	22:08
Day length	9 h 05 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, Uttara-Bhadra (08:11–17:17) is good for sowing.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 08:11–17:17: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

Vinayaka Chaturthi · Ganesha

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

Rule: madhyahna vyapini: midday (the 3rd fifth of the daytime), 11:50–13:39
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Magha Gupta Navaratri, day 4

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 08:11–21:00 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 08:11–21:00 Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 08:11–21:00

Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 18:48–08:09 (09.02)

Anandadi: Siddhi 08:11–21:00 Anandadi: Shubha 21:00–08:09 (09.02)

Bhadra on earth: 08:05–18:48; Bhadra Mukha 08:06–09:53; Bhadra Puchha 17:44–18:48
Mrityu Panchaka: 15:20 (05.02)–19:14 (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	17:17–17:46
Pradosha	17:17–20:15
Nishitha	00:13–01:13 (09.02)
Amrita Kalam	16:34–18:03

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	15:00–16:09
Yamaganda	10:28–11:36
Gulika Kalam	12:44–13:52
Dur Muhurta	10:00–10:37, 23:14–00:13 (09.02)
Varjyam	07:43–09:12, 08:07–09:36 (09.02)

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 09:08–09:49, 10:41–17:17

Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra; tithi Shukla-chaturti; lagna Makara 08:11, Kumbha 08:24, Mina 09:08, Mesha 09:49, Vrishabha 10:41, Mithuna 12:07, Karka 14:29

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Uttara-Bhadra — a good life; Tuesday — harm to longevity.

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

Shukla-chaturti 08:11–17:17: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Bhadra on earth 08:11–17:17: no shaving or haircuts during Vishti Karana (according to the Muhurta Chintamani, Bhadra does harm when it is on earth; in heaven and in the netherworld its influence on earth is weak).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = +3

Avoid starting important matters: Bhadra on earth

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 08:11–21:00+2 Yoga Siddha 08:11–14:38+2 Ravi Yoga 08:11–21:00+1 Anandadi: Siddhi 08:11–21:00+1 Auspicious nakshatra 08:11–21:00+1 Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 08:11–21:00−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Panchaka all day−2 Rikta tithi 08:11–18:48−3 Bhadra on earth 08:11–18:48

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	Ordinary day — pros: Yoga Shubha, Auspicious nakshatra; cons: Anandadi: Utpata, Panchaka
Month	Magha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Plavanga (No. 41) · Shaka 1769 · Vikram 1904 more
Period	Magha Gupta Navaratri, day 5
Festivals	Vasant Panchami (Saraswati Puja) · Skanda Shashti

At sunrise 08:09

Tithi	5Shukla-panchami (Purna, Soma) · until 16:18 more
Nakshatra	Revati, pada 3 (soft, Pushan (Prosperous), Mercury) · until 19:14 more Gandamula
Yoga	Sadhya (“attainable, amenable”, auspicious) · until 11:22 more
Karana	Balava (movable) · until 16:18 more
Vara	Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Makara (Capricorn), Moon: Mina (Pisces)

Changes during the day

from 11:22	yoga Shubha
from 16:18	tithi Shukla-shashti
from 16:18	karana Kaulava
from 19:14	nakshatra Ashwini
from 03:07 (10.02)	karana Taitila

Sun and Moon

Dawn	07:30
Sunrise	08:09
Noon	12:44
Sunset	17:19
End of twilight	17:58
Moonrise	09:47
Moonset	23:29
Day length	9 h 09 min

Gardener’s calendar

tasks at sunrise: good — 7, average — 3, bad — 3

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

task	at sunrise	from 16:18

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Revati (08:09–17:19) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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Festivals and periods

Vasant Panchami (Saraswati Puja) · Saraswati

The welcoming of spring and the day of Saraswati — goddess of knowledge and the arts: people wear yellow, place books and instruments before the goddess, and children are taught to write for the first time (vidyarambha).

Rule: purvahna vyapini: before noon, 08:09–12:44
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

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: the tithi begins between sunrise and sunset, 16:18–08:07 (10.02)
the tithi begins between sunrise and sunset

Magha Gupta Navaratri, day 5

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 19:14–08:07 (10.02)

Anandadi: Utpata 08:09–19:14 Anandadi: Mrityu 19:14–08:07 (10.02)

Mrityu Panchaka: 15:20 (05.02)–19:14
Gandanta (nakshatra): 13:40–00:49 (10.02)
Gandanta (tithi): 15:57–16:40
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Revati

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	06:10–07:10
Abhijit Muhurta	none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday
Vijaya Muhurta	14:16–14:52
Godhuli	17:19–17:48
Pradosha	17:19–20:17
Nishitha	00:13–01:13 (10.02)
Amrita Kalam	17:01–18:30

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	12:44–13:53
Yamaganda	09:18–10:27
Gulika Kalam	11:35–12:44
Dur Muhurta	12:26–13:02
Varjyam	08:07–09:36

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 09:04–09:45, 10:37–16:18

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

Cutting hair, shaving	good 09:04–09:45, 10:37–16:18
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	good 09:04–09:45, 10:37–16:18
Bathing, washing hair	good 09:04–09:45, 10:37–17:19

Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Revati; tithi Shukla-panchami until 16:18, Shukla-shashti from 16:18; lagna Makara 08:09, Kumbha 08:20, Mina 09:04, Mesha 09:45, Vrishabha 10:37, Mithuna 12:03, Karka 14:25

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = 0

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

+1 Yoga Shubha 11:22–08:07 (10.02)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 08:09–19:14+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 08:09–16:18−1 Panchaka 08:09–19:14−3 Anandadi: Utpata 08:09–19:14

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	Best day — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Yoga Shubha
Month	Magha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Plavanga (No. 41) · Shaka 1769 · Vikram 1904 more
Period	Magha Gupta Navaratri, day 6

At sunrise 08:07

Tithi	6Shukla-shashti (Nanda, Kartikeya) · until 13:59 more
Nakshatra	Ashwini, pada 3 (light, Ashwini Kumara, Ketu) · until 17:39 more Gandamula
Yoga	Shubha (“goodness, happiness”, auspicious) · until 08:14 more
Karana	Taitila (movable) · until 13:59 more
Vara	Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Makara (Capricorn), Moon: Mesha (Aries)

Changes during the day

from 08:14	yoga Shukla
from 13:59	tithi Shukla-saptami
from 13:59	karana Gara
from 17:39	nakshatra Bharani
from 00:54 (11.02)	karana Vanija
from 05:16 (11.02)	yoga Brahma

Sun and Moon

Dawn	07:28
Sunrise	08:07
Noon	12:44
Sunset	17:21
End of twilight	18:00
Moonrise	10:14
Moonset	none
Day length	9 h 13 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 13:59

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Festivals and periods

Magha Gupta Navaratri, day 6

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 08:07–17:39 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 08:07–17:39

Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:07–13:59

Anandadi: Manasa 08:07–17:39 Anandadi: Padma 17:39–08:05 (11.02)

Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Ashwini

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	06:09–07:08
Abhijit Muhurta	12:26–13:03
Vijaya Muhurta	14:16–14:53
Godhuli	17:21–17:51
Pradosha	17:21–20:18
Nishitha	00:14–01:13 (11.02)
Amrita Kalam	10:55–12:25

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	13:53–15:03
Yamaganda	08:07–09:16
Gulika Kalam	10:26–11:35
Dur Muhurta	11:12–11:49, 14:53–15:30
Varjyam	13:54–15:24, 02:42–04:13 (11.02)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 13:59–17:19

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

Cutting hair, shaving	good 13:59–17:19
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	good 13:59–17:19
Bathing, washing hair	good 09:00–09:41, 10:33–17:19

Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Ashwini; tithi Shukla-shashti until 13:59, Shukla-saptami from 13:59; lagna Makara 08:07, Kumbha 08:16, Mina 09:00, Mesha 09:41, Vrishabha 10:33, Mithuna 11:59, Karka 14:21, Simha 17:19

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Ashwini — joy; Thursday — success.

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Best day · score S = +10

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

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 08:07–17:39+2 Yoga Shubha 08:07–08:14+2 Ravi Yoga 08:07–17:39+1 Anandadi: Manasa 08:07–17:39+1 Auspicious nakshatra 08:07–17:39+1 Auspicious weekday0 Auspicious tithi 13:59–08:05 (11.02)0 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:07–13:59 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)

Panchanga at sunrise 08:07

Summary	Unfavourable day — many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower), Sankranti day
Month	Magha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Plavanga (No. 41) · Shaka 1769 · Vikram 1904 more
Period	Magha Gupta Navaratri, day 7
Festivals	Ratha Saptami (Surya Jayanti) · Bhishma Ashtami · Kumbha Sankranti

At sunrise 08:05

Tithi	7Shukla-saptami (Bhadra, Indra) · until 11:53 more
Nakshatra	Bharani, pada 3 (fierce, Yama (Dharma-raja), Venus) · until 16:17 more
Yoga	Brahma (“Brahma, sacred knowledge”, auspicious) · until 02:30 (12.02) more
Karana	Vanija (movable) · until 11:53 more
Vara	Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Makara (Capricorn), Moon: Mesha (Aries)

Changes during the day

from 11:53	tithi Shukla-ashtami
from 11:53	karana Vishti
from 16:17	nakshatra Krittika
from 22:56	karana Bava
from 02:30 (12.02)	yoga Indra

Sun and Moon

Dawn	07:26
Sunrise	08:05
Noon	12:44
Sunset	17:23
End of twilight	18:03
Moonrise	10:44
Moonset	00:49
Day length	9 h 18 min

Sky

Kumbha Sankranti	09:50 — the Sun enters Kumbha (Aquarius)

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 11:53	from 16:17

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Bharani (08:05–16:17) is good for root crops.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Krittika (16:17–17:23) is good for root crops.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 11:53–17:23: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

Ratha Saptami (Surya Jayanti) · Surya

The birthday of Surya: the Sun turns his chariot of seven horses to the north. At dawn a holy bath is taken with seven arka leaves placed on the head, and water is offered to Surya.

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 13:59 (10.02)–11:53
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Bhishma Ashtami · Bhishma

The day of the departure of Bhishma, who lay on a bed of arrows until the onset of Uttarayana. Tarpana is performed for Bhishma — especially by those who have lost their father.

Rule: madhyahna vyapini: midday (the 3rd fifth of the daytime), 11:53–13:40
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

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, 08:05–09:50
on the day the Sun enters the sign

Magha Gupta Navaratri, day 7

Muhurta

Krakacha Yoga 08:05–11:53 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:05–11:53 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 11:53–08:03 (12.02) Jwalamukhi Yoga 16:17–08:03 (12.02)

Anandadi: Chhatra 16:17–08:03 (12.02) Anandadi: Mudgara 08:05–16:17

Bhadra in heaven: 11:53–22:56; Bhadra Puchha 13:33–14:39; Bhadra Mukha 14:39–16:30

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	06:07–07:06
Abhijit Muhurta	12:26–13:03
Vijaya Muhurta	14:17–14:54
Godhuli	17:23–17:53
Pradosha	17:23–20:19
Nishitha	00:14–01:12 (12.02)
Amrita Kalam	11:45–13:16

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	11:34–12:44
Yamaganda	15:04–16:13
Gulika Kalam	09:15–10:25
Dur Muhurta	09:57–10:34, 13:03–13:40
Varjyam	03:44–05:16 (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 throughout the daytime

Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Bharani until 16:17, Krittika from 16:17; tithi Shukla-saptami until 11:53, Shukla-ashtami from 11:53; lagna Makara 08:05, Kumbha 08:12, Mina 08:56, Mesha 09:37, Vrishabha 10:29, Mithuna 11:55, Karka 14:17, Simha 17:15

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Bharani (until 16:17) — facing death (dangers); Krittika (from 16:17) — consumption (a wasting disease); Friday — universal respect.

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

Shukla-ashtami 11:53–17:23: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Sankranti at 09:50 — a Parva day: no haircuts or shaving on this day (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.
Friday: B. V. Raman advises against cutting nails (the rating above is the site’s summary, which uses the same weekdays for nails as for haircuts, so Friday counts as auspicious).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Unfavourable day · score S = −9

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

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

Avoid starting important matters: Sankranti day

+2 Yoga Brahma 08:05–02:30 (12.02)+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 08:05–11:530 Anandadi: Chhatra 16:17–08:03 (12.02)0 Jwalamukhi Yoga 16:17–08:03 (12.02)−1 Ashtami 11:53–08:03 (12.02)−1 Anandadi: Mudgara 08:05–16:17−1 Sankranti day−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 08:05–16:17−2 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 11:53–08:03 (12.02)−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:05–11:53−2 Vishti (Bhadra) 11:53–22:56−3 Krakacha Yoga 08:05–11:53

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

Panchanga at sunrise 08:05

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Yoga Indra, Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi); cons: Jwalamukhi Yoga, Rikta tithi
Month	Magha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Plavanga (No. 41) · Shaka 1769 · Vikram 1904 more
Period	Magha Gupta Navaratri, day 8
Festivals	Masik Durgashtami

At sunrise 08:03

Tithi	8Shukla-ashtami (Jaya, Vasus) · until 10:03 more
Nakshatra	Krittika, pada 3 (mixed, Agni, Sun) · until 15:11 more
Yoga	Indra (“Indra, lord”, auspicious) · until 23:58 more
Karana	Bava (movable) · until 10:03 more
Vara	Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Kumbha (Aquarius), Moon: Vrishabha (Taurus)

Changes during the day

from 10:03	tithi Shukla-navami
from 10:03	karana Balava
from 15:11	nakshatra Rohini
from 21:14	karana Kaulava
from 23:58	yoga Vaidhriti

Sun and Moon

Dawn	07:24
Sunrise	08:03
Noon	12:44
Sunset	17:25
End of twilight	18:05
Moonrise	11:20
Moonset	02:06
Day length	9 h 22 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 10:03	from 15:11

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Krittika (08:03–15:11) is good for root crops.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Rohini (15:11–17:25) is good for sowing.

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Festivals and periods

Masik Durgashtami · Durga

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

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 11:53 (11.02)–10:03
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Magha Gupta Navaratri, day 8

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 10:03–08:01 (13.02) Amrita Siddhi Yoga 15:11–08:01 (13.02) Ravi Yoga 15:11–08:01 (13.02) Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 15:11–08:01 (13.02)

Jwalamukhi Yoga 08:03–10:03 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 10:03–15:11 Jwalamukhi Yoga 15:11–08:01 (13.02)

Anandadi: Dhwaja 08:03–15:11 Anandadi: Shrivatsa 15:11–08:01 (13.02)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	06:06–07:04
Abhijit Muhurta	12:25–13:03
Vijaya Muhurta	14:18–14:55
Godhuli	17:25–17:55
Pradosha	17:25–20:20
Nishitha	00:14–01:12 (13.02)
Amrita Kalam	12:54–14:26

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	10:24–11:34
Yamaganda	13:54–15:05
Gulika Kalam	08:03–09:13
Dur Muhurta	08:03–08:40, 08:40–09:18
Varjyam	06:39–08:12 (13.02)

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 08:52–09:33, 15:11–17:11

Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Krittika until 15:11, Rohini from 15:11; tithi Shukla-ashtami until 10:03, Shukla-navami from 10:03; lagna Makara 08:03, Kumbha 08:08, Mina 08:52, Mesha 09:33, Vrishabha 10:25, Mithuna 11:51, Karka 14:13, Simha 17:11

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Krittika (until 15:11) — consumption (a wasting disease); Rohini (from 15:11) — destruction of all misfortunes; Saturday — decline of physical strength.

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

Shukla-ashtami 08:03–10:03: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Shukla-navami 10:03–17:25: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).

Cautions:

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

Ordinary day · score S = +2

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

+2 Yoga Indra 08:03–23:58+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 10:03–08:01 (13.02)+1 Anandadi: Dhwaja 08:03–15:11+1 Amrita Siddhi Yoga 15:11–08:01 (13.02)0 Ravi Yoga 15:11–08:01 (13.02)0 Auspicious nakshatra 15:11–08:01 (13.02)0 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 10:03–15:11 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Jwalamukhi Yoga 15:11–08:01 (13.02) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−2 Rikta tithi 10:03–08:01 (13.02)−2 Jwalamukhi Yoga 08:03–10:03

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

Panchanga at sunrise 08:03

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Vaidhriti, Kshaya tithi
Month	Magha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Plavanga (No. 41) · Shaka 1769 · Vikram 1904 more
Festivals	Madhva Navami

At sunrise 08:01

Tithi	9Shukla-navami (Rikta, Serpent (Naga)) · until 08:30 more
Nakshatra	Rohini, pada 3 (fixed, Prajapati (Brahma - Creator), Moon) · until 14:23 more
Yoga	Vaidhriti (“without support, discord”, inauspicious) · until 21:40 more
Karana	Kaulava (movable) · until 08:30 more
Vara	Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Kumbha (Aquarius), Moon: Vrishabha (Taurus)

Changes during the day

from 08:30	tithi Shukla-dashami (kshaya: not present at any sunrise)
from 08:30	karana Taitila
from 14:23	nakshatra Mrigashirsha
from 19:51	karana Gara
from 21:40	yoga Vishkambha
from 07:16 (14.02)	tithi Shukla-ekadashi
from 07:16 (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	12:01
Moonset	03:17
Day length	9 h 26 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 08:30	from 14:23

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, Rohini (08:01–14:23) is good for sowing.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Mrigashirsha (14:23–17:28) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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Festivals and periods

Madhva Navami · Madhvacharya

The day of the departure of Madhvacharya, founder of the Dvaita Vedanta school; especially revered by followers of Madhva in Karnataka.

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 10:03 (12.02)–08:30
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga all day

Jwalamukhi Yoga 08:01–08:30 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:16–07:59 (14.02)

Anandadi: Prajapati 08:01–14:23 Anandadi: Saumya 14:23–07:59 (14.02)

Gandanta (tithi): 06:53–07:39 (14.02)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	06:04–07:02
Abhijit Muhurta	12:25–13:03
Vijaya Muhurta	14:19–14:56
Godhuli	17:28–17:57
Pradosha	17:28–20:22
Nishitha	00:14–01:12 (14.02)
Amrita Kalam	11:18–12:51, 05:17–06:51 (14.02)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	16:17–17:28
Yamaganda	12:44–13:55
Gulika Kalam	15:06–16:17
Dur Muhurta	16:12–16:50
Varjyam	06:39–08:12, 19:53–21:27

Haircut and shaving

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

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

Cutting hair, shaving	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Bathing, washing hair	average 08:30–17:28

Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Rohini until 14:23, Mrigashirsha from 14:23; tithi Shukla-navami until 08:30, Shukla-dashami from 08:30; lagna Makara 08:01, Kumbha 08:04, Mina 08:49, Mesha 09:29, Vrishabha 10:21, Mithuna 11:47, Karka 14:10, Simha 17:07

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Rohini (until 14:23) — destruction of all misfortunes; Mrigashirsha (from 14:23) — abundance (well-being, prosperity); Sunday — physical well-being.

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

Shukla-navami 08:01–08:30: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Vaidhriti 08:01–17:28: 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, Kshaya tithi

+2 Ravi Yoga all day+1 Anandadi: Prajapati 08:01–14:23+1 Auspicious nakshatra 08:01–14:23+1 Auspicious tithi 08:30–07:16 (14.02)0 Jwalamukhi Yoga 08:01–08:30 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−2 Kshaya tithi−2 Rikta tithi 08:01–08:30−3 Vaidhriti 08:01–21:40

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

Panchanga at sunrise 08:01

Summary	Best day — Amrita Siddhi Yoga, Ravi Yoga; auspicious time — until 13:54
Month	Magha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Plavanga (No. 41) · Shaka 1769 · Vikram 1904 more
Festivals	Jaya Ekadashi (Bhaimi)

At sunrise 07:59

Tithi	11Shukla-ekadashi (Nanda, Rudra) · until 06:23 (15.02) more
Nakshatra	Mrigashirsha, pada 3 (soft, Soma (Chandra, Moon), Mars) · until 13:54 more
Yoga	Vishkambha (“prop, bolt”, inauspicious) · until 19:39 more
Karana	Vanija (movable) · until 18:47 more
Vara	Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Kumbha (Aquarius), Moon: Mithuna (Gemini)

Changes during the day

from 13:54	nakshatra Ardra
from 18:47	karana Vishti
from 19:39	yoga Priti
from 06:23 (15.02)	tithi Shukla-dvadashi
from 06:23 (15.02)	karana Bava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	07:20
Sunrise	07:59
Noon	12:44
Sunset	17:30
End of twilight	18:09
Moonrise	12:51
Moonset	04:21
Day length	9 h 31 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 13:54

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Mrigashirsha (07:59–13:54) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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Festivals and periods

Jaya Ekadashi (Bhaimi) · Vishnu

The Ekadashi of the bright half of Magha. According to the Puranas, the fast frees one from lower states of existence — the fate of pishacha ghosts; Vishnu is worshipped.

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 07:16–06:23 (15.02)
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Parana (breaking the fast): 13:42–15:37 (15.02)
Vaishnava date: 15.02

Muhurta

Amrita Siddhi Yoga 07:59–13:54 Ravi Yoga 07:59–13:54 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 07:59–13:54

Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:59–06:23 (15.02) Krakacha Yoga 07:59–06:23 (15.02) Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:23–07:56 (15.02)

Anandadi: Ananda 07:59–13:54 Anandadi: Kaladanda 13:54–07:56 (15.02)

Bhadra in heaven: 18:47–06:23 (15.02); Bhadra Puchha 23:27–00:36 (15.02); Bhadra Mukha 00:36–02:32 (15.02)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	06:02–07:00
Abhijit Muhurta	12:25–13:03
Vijaya Muhurta	14:19–14:57
Godhuli	17:30–17:59
Pradosha	17:30–20:23
Nishitha	00:14–01:12 (15.02)
Amrita Kalam	03:50–05:25 (15.02)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	09:10–10:21
Yamaganda	11:33–12:44
Gulika Kalam	13:56–15:07
Dur Muhurta	13:03–13:41, 14:57–15:36
Varjyam	22:15–23:51

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 08:45–09:25, 10:17–13:54

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 08:45–09:25, 10:17–13:54
Cutting fingernails	average 07:59–17:03
Cutting toenails	good 08:45–09:25, 10:17–13:54
Bathing, washing hair	good 08:45–09:25, 10:17–17:03

Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Mrigashirsha until 13:54, Ardra from 13:54; tithi Shukla-ekadashi; lagna Makara 07:59, Kumbha 08:00, Mina 08:45, Mesha 09:25, Vrishabha 10:17, Mithuna 11:43, Karka 14:06, Simha 17:03

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Mrigashirsha (until 13:54) — abundance (well-being, prosperity); Ardra (from 13:54) — sadness; Monday — clear, bright complexion.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Best day · score S = +6

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

Auspicious time ends by 13:54

+4 Amrita Siddhi Yoga 07:59–13:54+2 Ravi Yoga 07:59–13:54+1 Anandadi: Ananda 07:59–13:54+1 Auspicious nakshatra 07:59–13:54+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 07:59–06:23 (15.02)0 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:59–06:23 (15.02) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Anandadi: Kaladanda 13:54–07:56 (15.02)0 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 13:54–07:56 (15.02)−3 Krakacha Yoga 07:59–06:23 (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 07:59

Summary	Unfavourable day — Yamaghanta, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
Month	Magha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Plavanga (No. 41) · Shaka 1769 · Vikram 1904 more
Festivals	Jaya Ekadashi (Bhaimi) — Vaishnava fast

At sunrise 07:56

Tithi	12Shukla-dvadashi (Bhadra, Sun (Ravi)) · until 05:52 (16.02) more
Nakshatra	Ardra, pada 4 (sharp, Rudra (Roaring, angry image of Shiva), Rahu) · until 13:46 more
Yoga	Priti (“love, affection”, auspicious) · until 17:54 more
Karana	Bava (movable) · until 18:05 more
Vara	Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Kumbha (Aquarius), Moon: Mithuna (Gemini)

Changes during the day

from 13:46	nakshatra Punarvasu
from 17:54	yoga Ayushman
from 18:05	karana Balava
from 05:52 (16.02)	tithi Shukla-triodashi
from 05:52 (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	13:48
Moonset	05:15
Day length	9 h 35 min

Gardener’s calendar

tasks at sunrise: good — 3, average — 3, bad — 7

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

task	at sunrise	from 13:46

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, Punarvasu (13:46–17:32) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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Festivals and periods

Jaya Ekadashi (Bhaimi) — Vaishnava fast · Vishnu

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

Smarta date: 14.02
Ekadashi began only within Arunodaya (later than 4 ghatis before sunrise), so Arunodaya is “touched” by Dashami — Vaishnavas move the fast to the next day.

Muhurta

Tripushkar Yoga 13:46–05:52 (16.02) Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:52–07:54 (16.02)

Yamaghanta 07:56–13:46

Anandadi: Chara 07:56–13:46 Anandadi: Sthira 13:46–07:54 (16.02)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	06:01–06:59
Abhijit Muhurta	12:25–13:03
Vijaya Muhurta	14:20–14:58
Godhuli	17:32–18:01
Pradosha	17:32–20:24
Nishitha	00:14–01:12 (16.02)
Amrita Kalam	none on this day

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	15:08–16:20
Yamaganda	10:20–11:32
Gulika Kalam	12:44–13:56
Dur Muhurta	09:51–10:30, 23:17–00:14 (16.02)
Varjyam	01:53–03:30 (16.02)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 13:46–16:59

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 13:46–16:59
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 13:46–16:59
Bathing, washing hair	average 08:41–09:21, 10:13–16:59

Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Ardra until 13:46, Punarvasu from 13:46; tithi Shukla-dvadashi; lagna Kumbha 07:56, Mina 08:41, Mesha 09:21, Vrishabha 10:13, Mithuna 11:39, Karka 14:02, Simha 16:59

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Ardra (until 13:46) — sadness; Punarvasu (from 13:46) — strength of spirit (bravery, resilience); Tuesday — harm to longevity.

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Unfavourable day · score S = −3

Strict prohibition: Yamaghanta

+1 Anandadi: Chara 07:56–13:46+1 Yoga Priti 07:56–17:540 Auspicious nakshatra 13:46–07:54 (16.02)0 Tripushkar Yoga 13:46–05:52 (16.02)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 07:56–13:46−3 Yamaghanta 07:56–13:46

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 07:56

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Auspicious nakshatra, Yoga Ayushman; cons: Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi), Anandadi: Gada
Month	Magha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Plavanga (No. 41) · Shaka 1769 · Vikram 1904 more
Festivals	Pradosha Vrat

At sunrise 07:54

Tithi	13Shukla-triodashi (Jaya, God of Love) · until 05:46 (17.02) more
Nakshatra	Punarvasu, pada 3 (movable, Aditi, Jupiter) · until 14:00 more
Yoga	Ayushman (“long-lived”, auspicious) · until 16:28 more
Karana	Kaulava (movable) · until 17:46 more
Vara	Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Kumbha (Aquarius), Moon: Mithuna (Gemini)

Changes during the day

from 14:00	nakshatra Pushya
from 16:28	yoga Saubhagya
from 17:46	karana Taitila
from 05:46 (17.02)	tithi Shukla-chaturdashi
from 05:46 (17.02)	karana Gara

Sun and Moon

Dawn	07:16
Sunrise	07:54
Noon	12:44
Sunset	17:34
End of twilight	18:13
Moonrise	14:52
Moonset	06:01
Day length	9 h 40 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 14:00

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Punarvasu (07:54–14:00) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Pushya (14:00–17:34) is good for sowing.

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Festivals and periods

Pradosha Vrat · Shiva

Rule: pradosha vyapini: 3 muhurtas after sunset, 17:34–20:26
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 14:00–07:52 (17.02)

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:54–05:46 (17.02)

Anandadi: Matanga 14:00–07:52 (17.02) Anandadi: Gada 07:54–14:00

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	05:59–06:57
Abhijit Muhurta	none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday
Vijaya Muhurta	14:21–14:59
Godhuli	17:34–18:03
Pradosha	17:34–20:26
Nishitha	00:14–01:12 (17.02)
Amrita Kalam	11:35–13:12

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	12:44–13:57
Yamaganda	09:07–10:19
Gulika Kalam	11:32–12:44
Dur Muhurta	12:25–13:03
Varjyam	22:13–23:52

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 08:37–09:17, 10:09–16:55

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

Cutting hair, shaving	good 08:37–09:17, 10:09–16:55
Cutting fingernails	average throughout the daytime
Cutting toenails	good 08:37–09:17, 10:09–16:55
Bathing, washing hair	good 08:37–09:17, 10:09–16:55

Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Punarvasu until 14:00, Pushya from 14:00; tithi Shukla-triodashi; lagna Kumbha 07:54, Mina 08:37, Mesha 09:17, Vrishabha 10:09, Mithuna 11:35, Karka 13:58, Simha 16:55

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Punarvasu (until 14:00) — strength of spirit (bravery, resilience); Pushya (from 14:00) — increase in wealth; Wednesday — favour of the authorities.

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 07:54–14:00+1 Yoga Ayushman 07:54–16:28+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 07:54–05:46 (17.02)+1 Ravi Yoga 14:00–07:52 (17.02)0 Anandadi: Matanga 14:00–07:52 (17.02)−1 Anandadi: Gada 07:54–14:00−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:54–05:46 (17.02)

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 07:54

Summary	Best day — Amrita Siddhi Yoga, Pushya; auspicious time — until 14:39
Month	Magha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Plavanga (No. 41) · Shaka 1769 · Vikram 1904 more

At sunrise 07:52

Tithi	14Shukla-chaturdashi (Rikta, Kali) · until 06:07 (18.02) more
Nakshatra	Pushya, pada 3 (light, Brhaspati, Saturn) · until 14:39 more
Yoga	Saubhagya (“good fortune, marital happiness”, auspicious) · until 15:22 more
Karana	Gara (movable) · until 17:53 more
Vara	Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Kumbha (Aquarius), Moon: Karka (Cancer)

Changes during the day

from 14:39	nakshatra Ashlesha
from 15:22	yoga Shobhana
from 17:53	karana Vanija
from 06:07 (18.02)	tithi Purnima
from 06:07 (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	15:59
Moonset	06:37
Day length	9 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 14:39

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Pushya (07:52–14:39) is good for sowing.
Shukla-chaturdashi 07:52–17:36: according to the Kalaprakashika, ploughing on Chaturdashi puts the owner’s life in danger.

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Muhurta

Amrita Siddhi Yoga 07:52–14:39 Guru Pushya Yoga 07:52–14:39 Ravi Yoga 07:52–14:39 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 07:52–14:39 Ravi Yoga 00:20–07:49 (18.02) Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:07–07:49 (18.02)

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:52–06:07 (18.02)

Anandadi: Shubha 07:52–14:39 Anandadi: Amrita 14:39–07:49 (18.02)

Bhadra on earth: 06:07–15:45 (18.02); Bhadra Puchha 14:11–15:26 (18.02); Bhadra Mukha 15:26–17:30 (18.02)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	05:57–06:55
Abhijit Muhurta	12:25–13:03
Vijaya Muhurta	14:21–15:00
Godhuli	17:36–18:05
Pradosha	17:36–20:27
Nishitha	00:14–01:11 (18.02)
Amrita Kalam	08:05–09:43

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	13:57–15:10
Yamaganda	07:52–09:05
Gulika Kalam	10:18–11:31
Dur Muhurta	11:07–11:46, 15:00–15:39
Varjyam	04:02–05:43 (18.02)

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 08:33–09:13, 10:05–16:51

Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Pushya until 14:39, Ashlesha from 14:39; tithi Shukla-chaturdashi; lagna Kumbha 07:52, Mina 08:33, Mesha 09:13, Vrishabha 10:05, Mithuna 11:31, Karka 13:54, Simha 16:51

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Pushya (until 14:39) — increase in wealth; Ashlesha (from 14:39) — physical affliction (suffering); Thursday — success.

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

Shukla-chaturdashi 07:52–17:36: 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 = +9

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

Auspicious time ends by 14:39

+4 Amrita Siddhi Yoga 07:52–14:39+2 Pushya 07:52–14:39+2 Ravi Yoga 07:52–14:39+1 Anandadi: Shubha 07:52–14:39+1 Yoga Saubhagya 07:52–15:22+1 Auspicious weekday0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:52–06:07 (18.02) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 14:39–07:49 (18.02)−2 Rikta tithi 07:52–06:07 (18.02)

Panchanga at sunrise 07:52

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Bhadra on earth, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
Month	Magha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Plavanga (No. 41) · Shaka 1769 · Vikram 1904 more
Festivals	Magha Purnima (Maghi)

At sunrise 07:49

Tithi	15Purnima (Purna, Vishvedevas) · until 06:57 (19.02) more
Nakshatra	Ashlesha, pada 3 (sharp, Naga - the lord of snakes (Sharpa), Mercury) · until 15:45 more Gandamula
Yoga	Shobhana (“splendid, beautiful”, auspicious) · until 14:37 more
Karana	Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 18:28 more
Vara	Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Kumbha (Aquarius), Moon: Karka (Cancer)

Changes during the day

from 14:37	yoga Atiganda
from 15:45	nakshatra Magha
from 18:28	karana Bava
from 06:57 (19.02)	tithi Krishna-pratipat
from 06:57 (19.02)	karana Balava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	07:11
Sunrise	07:49
Noon	12:43
Sunset	17:38
End of twilight	18:17
Moonrise	17:08
Moonset	07:08
Day length	9 h 48 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 15:45

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Magha (15:45–17:38) is good for sowing, for root crops.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 07:49–17:38: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

Magha Purnima (Maghi) · Chandra (the Moon)

The full moon of Magha: the end of Magha Snana, holy bath and generous charity; Ravidas Jayanti, Lalita Jayanti.

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 06:07–06:57 (19.02)
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 07:49–15:45 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:57–07:47 (19.02)

Anandadi: Mrityu 07:49–15:45 Anandadi: Kana 15:45–07:47 (19.02)

Bhadra on earth: 06:07–18:28; Bhadra Puchha 14:11–15:26; Bhadra Mukha 15:26–17:30
Gandanta (nakshatra): 09:26–22:06
Gandanta (tithi): 06:32–07:22 (19.02)
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Ashlesha

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	05:56–06:53
Abhijit Muhurta	12:24–13:04
Vijaya Muhurta	14:22–15:01
Godhuli	17:38–18:07
Pradosha	17:38–20:28
Nishitha	00:14–01:11 (19.02)
Amrita Kalam	14:05–15:45

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	11:30–12:44
Yamaganda	15:11–16:25
Gulika Kalam	09:03–10:17
Dur Muhurta	09:47–10:26, 13:04–13:43
Varjyam	04:32–06:15 (19.02)

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 08:29–09:10, 10:01–16:47

Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Ashlesha until 15:45, Magha from 15:45; tithi Purnima; lagna Kumbha 07:49, Mina 08:29, Mesha 09:10, Vrishabha 10:01, Mithuna 11:27, Karka 13:50, Simha 16:47

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Ashlesha (until 15:45) — physical affliction (suffering); Magha (from 15:45) — loss of property; Friday — universal respect.

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

Purnima 07:49–17:38: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Bhadra on earth 07:49–17:38: 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.
Friday: B. V. Raman advises against cutting nails (the rating above is the site’s summary, which uses the same weekdays for nails as for haircuts, so Friday counts as auspicious).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −1

Avoid starting important matters: Bhadra on earth

+2 Ravi Yoga 07:49–15:45+1 Yoga Shobhana 07:49–14:37+1 Auspicious weekday0 Anandadi: Mrityu 07:49–15:45 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Yoga Atiganda 14:37–16:59−1 Anandadi: Kana 15:45–07:47 (19.02)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 07:49–15:45−3 Bhadra on earth 07:49–18:28

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

Panchanga at sunrise 07:49

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Anandadi: Padma, Auspicious tithi; cons: Tryahasparsha, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
Month	Magha (amanta) · Phalguna (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Plavanga (No. 41) · Shaka 1769 · Vikram 1904 more

At sunrise 07:47

Tithi	1Krishna-pratipat (Nanda, Brahma) · until 08:17 (20.02) more the tithi will also last until tomorrow’s sunrise (tryahasparsha)
Nakshatra	Magha, pada 3 (fierce, Pitris or Pitars - ancestors of the clan, forefathers, Ketu) · until 17:20 more Gandamula
Yoga	Atiganda (“great danger”, inauspicious) · until 14:15 more
Karana	Balava (movable) · until 19:33 more
Vara	Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Kumbha (Aquarius), Moon: Simha (Leo)

Changes during the day

from 14:15	yoga Sukarma
from 17:20	nakshatra Purva-Phalguni
from 19:33	karana Kaulava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	07:09
Sunrise	07:47
Noon	12:43
Sunset	17:41
End of twilight	18:19
Moonrise	18:17
Moonset	07:34
Day length	9 h 53 min

Sky

Full moon (Purnima)	06:57

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 17:20

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Magha (07:47–17:20) is good for sowing, for root crops.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Phalguni (17:20–17:41) is good for root crops.

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Muhurta

Anandadi: Padma 07:47–17:20 Anandadi: Lumbaka 17:20–07:45 (20.02)

Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Magha

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	05:54–06:51
Abhijit Muhurta	12:24–13:04
Vijaya Muhurta	14:23–15:02
Godhuli	17:41–18:09
Pradosha	17:41–20:29
Nishitha	00:15–01:11 (20.02)
Amrita Kalam	14:46–16:28

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	10:15–11:30
Yamaganda	13:58–15:12
Gulika Kalam	07:47–09:01
Dur Muhurta	07:47–08:27, 08:27–09:06
Varjyam	02:01–03:45 (20.02)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: bad throughout the daytime

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

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

Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Magha until 17:20, Purva-Phalguni from 17:20; tithi Krishna-pratipat; lagna Kumbha 07:47, Mina 08:25, Mesha 09:06, Vrishabha 09:57, Mithuna 11:23, Karka 13:46, Simha 16:43

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Magha (until 17:20) — loss of property; Purva-Phalguni (from 17:20) — ill health; Saturday — decline of physical strength.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = −2

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

+1 Anandadi: Padma 07:47–17:20+1 Auspicious tithi all day0 Yoga Sukarma 14:15–07:45 (20.02)0 Anandadi: Lumbaka 17:20–07:45 (20.02)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 07:47–17:20−2 Tryahasparsha

Panchanga at sunrise 07:47

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Anandadi: Chhatra, Yoga Sukarma; cons: Fierce or sharp nakshatra
Month	Magha (amanta) · Phalguna (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Plavanga (No. 41) · Shaka 1769 · Vikram 1904 more

At sunrise 07:45

Tithi	1Krishna-pratipat (Nanda, Brahma) · until 08:17 more vriddhi: the same tithi also prevailed at yesterday’s sunrise
Nakshatra	Purva-Phalguni, pada 3 (fierce, Bhaga (Share, Distributor) - god of wealth and family, Venus) · until 19:23 more
Yoga	Sukarma (“good deed”, auspicious) · until 14:16 more
Karana	Kaulava (movable) · until 08:17 more
Vara	Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Kumbha (Aquarius), Moon: Simha (Leo)

Changes during the day

from 08:17	tithi Krishna-dvitya
from 08:17	karana Taitila
from 14:16	yoga Dhriti
from 19:23	nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni
from 21:07	karana Gara

Sun and Moon

Dawn	07:07
Sunrise	07:45
Noon	12:43
Sunset	17:43
End of twilight	18:21
Moonrise	19:26
Moonset	07:56
Day length	9 h 57 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 08:17

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Phalguni (07:45–17:43) is good for root crops.

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Muhurta

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 19:23–07:42 (21.02) Tripushkar Yoga 19:23–07:42 (21.02)

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:45–08:17

Anandadi: Chhatra 07:45–19:23 Anandadi: Mitra 19:23–07:42 (21.02)

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	12:26–14:10

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	16:28–17:43
Yamaganda	12:44–13:58
Gulika Kalam	15:13–16:28
Dur Muhurta	16:23–17:03
Varjyam	03:19–05:05 (21.02)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: bad throughout the daytime

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

Cutting hair, shaving	bad throughout the daytime
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	bad throughout the daytime
Bathing, washing hair	average 08:21–09:02, 09:53–16:39

Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Purva-Phalguni; tithi Krishna-pratipat until 08:17, Krishna-dvitya from 08:17; lagna Kumbha 07:45, Mina 08:21, Mesha 09:02, Vrishabha 09:53, Mithuna 11:19, Karka 13:42, Simha 16:39

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Purva-Phalguni — ill health; Sunday — physical well-being.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = +2

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

+1 Anandadi: Chhatra 07:45–19:23+1 Yoga Sukarma 07:45–14:16+1 Auspicious tithi 07:45–08:170 Tripushkar Yoga 19:23–07:42 (21.02)0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:45–08:17−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 07:45–19:23

Panchanga at sunrise 07:45

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra), Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi)
Month	Magha (amanta) · Phalguna (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Plavanga (No. 41) · Shaka 1769 · Vikram 1904 more

At sunrise 07:42

Tithi	2Krishna-dvitya (Bhadra, Vidhatr) · until 10:05 more
Nakshatra	Uttara-Phalguni, pada 2 (fixed, Aryaman (Lord of Hospitality), Sun) · until 21:52 more
Yoga	Dhriti (“steadfastness, firmness”, auspicious) · until 14:38 more
Karana	Gara (movable) · until 10:05 more
Vara	Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Kumbha (Aquarius), Moon: Kanya (Virgo)

Changes during the day

from 10:05	tithi Krishna-tritya
from 10:05	karana Vanija
from 14:38	yoga Shula
from 21:52	nakshatra Hasta
from 23:09	karana Vishti

Sun and Moon

Dawn	07:05
Sunrise	07:42
Noon	12:43
Sunset	17:45
End of twilight	18:23
Moonrise	20:33
Moonset	08:17
Day length	10 h 02 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 10:05

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Phalguni (07:42–17:45) is good for sowing.

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Muhurta

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:42–10:05 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 10:05–21:52

Anandadi: Shrivatsa 07:42–21:52 Anandadi: Vajra 21:52–07:40 (22.02)

Bhadra in the netherworld: 23:09–12:19 (22.02); Bhadra Puchha 07:44–09:03 (22.02); Bhadra Mukha 09:03–11:14 (22.02)

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	13:55–15:41

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	08:58–10:13
Yamaganda	11:28–12:44
Gulika Kalam	13:59–15:14
Dur Muhurta	13:04–13:44, 15:04–15:44
Varjyam	07:16–09:03 (22.02)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 10:05–16:35

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

Cutting hair, shaving	good 10:05–16:35
Cutting fingernails	average throughout the daytime
Cutting toenails	good 10:05–16:35
Bathing, washing hair	good 08:17–08:58, 09:49–16:35

Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni; tithi Krishna-dvitya until 10:05, Krishna-tritya from 10:05; lagna Kumbha 07:42, Mina 08:17, Mesha 08:58, Vrishabha 09:49, Mithuna 11:16, Karka 13:38, Simha 16:35

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Uttara-Phalguni — destruction of all diseases; Monday — clear, bright complexion.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = +1

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

+1 Anandadi: Shrivatsa 07:42–21:52+1 Auspicious nakshatra 07:42–21:52+1 Yoga Dhriti 07:42–14:38+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 07:42–10:050 Yoga Shula 14:38–16:41−2 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 10:05–21:52−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:42–10:05

Panchanga at sunrise 07:42

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Anandadi: Saumya; cons: Rikta tithi, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
Month	Magha (amanta) · Phalguna (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Plavanga (No. 41) · Shaka 1769 · Vikram 1904 more
Festivals	Angaraki Chaturthi (Dwijapriya)

At sunrise 07:40

Tithi	3Krishna-tritya (Jaya, Vishnu) · until 12:19 more
Nakshatra	Hasta, pada 2 (light, Savitar (Animating, Awakening), Moon) · until 00:43 (23.02) more
Yoga	Shula (“spear, sharp pain”, inauspicious) · until 15:18 more
Karana	Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 12:19 more
Vara	Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Kumbha (Aquarius), Moon: Kanya (Virgo)

Changes during the day

from 12:19	tithi Krishna-chaturti
from 12:19	karana Bava
from 15:18	yoga Ganda
from 00:43 (23.02)	nakshatra Chitra
from 01:34 (23.02)	karana Balava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	07:02
Sunrise	07:40
Noon	12:43
Sunset	17:47
End of twilight	18:25
Moonrise	21:40
Moonset	08:37
Day length	10 h 07 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 12:19

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, Hasta (07:40–17:47) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 07:40–12:19: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

Angaraki Chaturthi (Dwijapriya) · Ganesha

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

Rule: at moonrise, 21:40
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:40–12:19

Anandadi: Saumya 07:40–00:43 (23.02) Anandadi: Dhwanksha 00:43–07:38 (23.02)

Bhadra in the netherworld: 23:09 (21.02)–12:19; Bhadra Puchha 07:44–09:03; Bhadra Mukha 09:03–11:14

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	18:00–19:48

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	15:15–16:31
Yamaganda	10:12–11:28
Gulika Kalam	12:44–13:59
Dur Muhurta	09:41–10:22, 23:19–00:15 (23.02)
Varjyam	07:16–09:03

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 07:40–12:19

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 07:40–12:19
Cutting fingernails	average 08:13–08:54, 09:46–12:19
Cutting toenails	average 07:40–12:19
Bathing, washing hair	average 07:40–16:32

Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Hasta; tithi Krishna-tritya until 12:19, Krishna-chaturti from 12:19; lagna Kumbha 07:40, Mina 08:13, Mesha 08:54, Vrishabha 09:46, Mithuna 11:12, Karka 13:34, Simha 16:32

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Hasta — imparting radiance (to the person); Tuesday — harm to longevity.

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

Krishna-chaturti 12:19–17:47: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = +1

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

+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:40–12:19+1 Anandadi: Saumya 07:40–00:43 (23.02)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 07:40–00:43 (23.02)+1 Auspicious tithi 07:40–12:190 Yoga Ganda 15:18–17:48−1 Surya Dagdha tithi 12:19–07:38 (23.02)−1 Vishti (Bhadra) 07:40–12:19−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Rikta tithi 12:19–07:38 (23.02)

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 07:40

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Auspicious nakshatra, Auspicious weekday; cons: Rikta tithi, Surya Dagdha tithi
Month	Magha (amanta) · Phalguna (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Plavanga (No. 41) · Shaka 1769 · Vikram 1904 more

At sunrise 07:38

Tithi	4Krishna-chaturti (Rikta, Yama) · until 14:51 more
Nakshatra	Chitra, pada 2 (soft, Tvashtri (Heavenly Architect) or Vishwakarma (Vastu God), Mars) · until 03:47 (24.02) more
Yoga	Ganda (“danger, knot”, inauspicious) · until 16:12 more
Karana	Balava (movable) · until 14:51 more
Vara	Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Kumbha (Aquarius), Moon: Kanya (Virgo)

Changes during the day

from 14:51	tithi Krishna-panchami
from 14:51	karana Kaulava
from 16:12	yoga Vriddhi
from 03:47 (24.02)	nakshatra Swati
from 04:11 (24.02)	karana Taitila

Sun and Moon

Dawn	07:00
Sunrise	07:38
Noon	12:43
Sunset	17:49
End of twilight	18:27
Moonrise	22:45
Moonset	08:57
Day length	10 h 11 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 14:51

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Chitra (07:38–17:49) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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Muhurta

Anandadi: Kaladanda 07:38–03:47 (24.02) Anandadi: Dhumra 03:47–07:35 (24.02)

Surya Dagdha tithi: Krishna-chaturti

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	05:47–06:42
Abhijit Muhurta	none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday
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	20:34–22:22

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	12:43–14:00
Yamaganda	08:54–10:11
Gulika Kalam	11:27–12:43
Dur Muhurta	12:23–13:04
Varjyam	09:44–11:32

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 14:51–16:28

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 14:51–16:28
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	good 14:51–16:28
Bathing, washing hair	good 14:51–16:28

Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Chitra; tithi Krishna-chaturti until 14:51, Krishna-panchami from 14:51; lagna Kumbha 07:38, Mina 08:09, Mesha 08:50, Vrishabha 09:42, Mithuna 11:08, Karka 13:30, Simha 16:28

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Chitra — improvement of well-being; Wednesday — favour of the authorities.

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

Krishna-chaturti 07:38–14:51: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = −2

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

+1 Auspicious nakshatra 07:38–03:47 (24.02)+1 Auspicious weekday0 Auspicious tithi 14:51–07:35 (24.02)0 Yoga Vriddhi 16:12–07:35 (24.02)−1 Anandadi: Kaladanda 07:38–03:47 (24.02)−1 Surya Dagdha tithi 07:38–14:51−2 Rikta tithi 07:38–14:51

Panchanga at sunrise 07:38

Summary	Best day — Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Anandadi: Sthira
Month	Magha (amanta) · Phalguna (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Plavanga (No. 41) · Shaka 1769 · Vikram 1904 more

At sunrise 07:35

Tithi	5Krishna-panchami (Purna, Soma) · until 17:32 more
Nakshatra	Swati, pada 1 (movable, Waiu (Wind), Rahu) · until 06:53 (25.02) more
Yoga	Vriddhi (“growth, increase”, auspicious) · until 17:11 more
Karana	Taitila (movable) · until 17:32 more
Vara	Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Kumbha (Aquarius), Moon: Tula (Libra)

Changes during the day

from 17:11	yoga Dhruva
from 17:32	tithi Krishna-shashti
from 17:32	karana Gara
from 06:51 (25.02)	karana Vanija
from 06:53 (25.02)	nakshatra Vishakha

Sun and Moon

Dawn	06:58
Sunrise	07:35
Noon	12:43
Sunset	17:51
End of twilight	18:29
Moonrise	23:50
Moonset	09:19
Day length	10 h 16 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 17:32

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, Swati (07:35–17:51) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:35–17:32 Ravi Yoga 06:53–07:33 (25.02)

Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 17:32–07:33 (25.02)

Anandadi: Sthira 07:35–06:53 (25.02) Anandadi: Vardhamana 06:53–07:33 (25.02)

Gandanta (tithi): 17:05–17:58

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	20:57–22:45

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	14:00–15:17
Yamaganda	07:35–08:52
Gulika Kalam	10:09–11:26
Dur Muhurta	11:01–11:42, 15:07–15:48
Varjyam	10:06–11:55

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 08:05–08:46, 09:38–16:24

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

Cutting hair, shaving	good 08:05–08:46, 09:38–16:24
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	good 08:05–08:46, 09:38–16:24
Bathing, washing hair	good 08:05–08:46, 09:38–16:24

Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Swati; tithi Krishna-panchami until 17:32, Krishna-shashti from 17:32; lagna Kumbha 07:35, Mina 08:05, Mesha 08:46, Vrishabha 09:38, Mithuna 11:04, Karka 13:26, Simha 16:24

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Swati — relief from all suffering; Thursday — success.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Best day · score S = +7

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

+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:35–17:32+1 Anandadi: Sthira 07:35–06:53 (25.02)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 07:35–06:53 (25.02)+1 Yoga Vriddhi 07:35–17:11+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 07:35–17:320 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 17:32–07:33 (25.02)

Panchanga at sunrise 07:35

Summary	Best day — Ravi Yoga, Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi)
Month	Magha (amanta) · Phalguna (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Plavanga (No. 41) · Shaka 1769 · Vikram 1904 more

At sunrise 07:33

Tithi	6Krishna-shashti (Nanda, Kartikeya) · until 20:07 more
Nakshatra	Vishakha, pada 1 (mixed, Indra and Agni, Jupiter) · until 09:48 (26.02) more
Yoga	Dhruva (“fixed, constant (the Pole Star)”, auspicious) · until 18:07 more
Karana	Vanija (movable) · until 20:07 more
Vara	Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Kumbha (Aquarius), Moon: Tula (Libra)

Changes during the day

from 18:07	yoga Vyaghata
from 20:07	tithi Krishna-saptami
from 20:07	karana Vishti

Sun and Moon

Dawn	06:55
Sunrise	07:33
Noon	12:43
Sunset	17:53
End of twilight	18:31
Moonrise	none
Moonset	09:43
Day length	10 h 20 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Vishakha (07:33–17:53) is good for sowing, for root crops.

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Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:33–20:07 Ravi Yoga all day

Krakacha Yoga 20:07–07:30 (26.02) Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 20:07–07:30 (26.02)

Anandadi: Matanga all day

Bhadra in the netherworld: 20:07–03:06 (26.02); Bhadra Puchha 01:23–02:41 (26.02); Bhadra Mukha 02:41–04:53 (26.02)
Bhadra in heaven: 03:06–09:19 (26.02); Bhadra Mukha 02:41–04:53 (26.02)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	05:43–06:38
Abhijit Muhurta	12:22–13:04
Vijaya Muhurta	14:27–15:08
Godhuli	17:53–18:21
Pradosha	17:53–20:37
Nishitha	00:15–01:09 (26.02)
Amrita Kalam	23:56–01:43 (26.02)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	11:26–12:43
Yamaganda	15:18–16:36
Gulika Kalam	08:50–10:08
Dur Muhurta	09:37–10:18, 13:04–13:45
Varjyam	13:10–14:57

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 08:01–08:42, 09:34–16:20

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 08:01–08:42, 09:34–16:20
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 08:01–08:42, 09:34–16:20
Bathing, washing hair	average 08:01–08:42, 09:34–16:20

Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Vishakha; tithi Krishna-shashti; lagna Kumbha 07:33, Mina 08:01, Mesha 08:42, Vrishabha 09:34, Mithuna 11:00, Karka 13:22, Simha 16:20

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Vishakha — loss of money; Friday — universal respect.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Best day · score S = +7

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

+2 Ravi Yoga all day+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:33–20:07+1 Anandadi: Matanga all day+1 Yoga Dhruva 07:33–18:07+1 Auspicious weekday

Panchanga at sunrise 07:33

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Ravi Yoga, Anandadi: Shubha; cons: Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
Month	Magha (amanta) · Phalguna (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Plavanga (No. 41) · Shaka 1769 · Vikram 1904 more

At sunrise 07:30

Tithi	7Krishna-saptami (Bhadra, Indra) · until 22:24 more
Nakshatra	Vishakha, pada 4 (mixed, Indra and Agni, Jupiter) · until 09:48 more
Yoga	Vyaghata (“crushing blow”, inauspicious) · until 18:49 more
Karana	Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 09:19 more
Vara	Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Kumbha (Aquarius), Moon: Vrischika (Scorpio)

Changes during the day

from 09:19	karana Bava
from 09:48	nakshatra Anuradha
from 18:49	yoga Harshana
from 22:24	tithi Krishna-ashtami
from 22:24	karana Balava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	06:53
Sunrise	07:30
Noon	12:42
Sunset	17:56
End of twilight	18:33
Moonrise	00:54
Moonset	10:11
Day length	10 h 25 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 09:48

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Vishakha (07:30–09:48) is good for sowing, for root crops.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Anuradha (09:48–17:56) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 07:30–09:19: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 07:30–09:48 Tripushkar Yoga 07:30–09:48

Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:30–22:24

Anandadi: Shubha 07:30–09:48 Anandadi: Amrita 09:48–07:28 (27.02)

Bhadra in heaven: 03:06–09:19; Bhadra Mukha 02:41–04:53

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	05:41–06:36
Abhijit Muhurta	12:22–13:04
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	00:49–02:35 (27.02)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	10:07–11:25
Yamaganda	14:01–15:19
Gulika Kalam	07:30–08:49
Dur Muhurta	07:30–08:12, 08:12–08:54
Varjyam	14:13–15:59

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 07:57–08:38, 09:30–16:16

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 07:57–08:38, 09:30–16:16
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 07:57–08:38, 09:30–16:16
Bathing, washing hair	average 07:57–08:38, 09:30–17:56

Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Vishakha until 09:48, Anuradha from 09:48; tithi Krishna-saptami; lagna Kumbha 07:30, Mina 07:57, Mesha 08:38, Vrishabha 09:30, Mithuna 10:56, Karka 13:18, Simha 16:16

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Vishakha (until 09:48) — loss of money; Anuradha (from 09:48) — loss of money. In general Anuradha is favourable, but not for the very first shaving, cutting or trimming of hair (“vapanam”); Saturday — decline of physical strength.

Cautions:

The Muhurta Chintamani warns: whoever shaves in Anuradha nakshatra 3 times a year puts their life in danger — frequent haircuts in this nakshatra are best avoided.
Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = 0

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

+2 Ravi Yoga 07:30–09:48+1 Anandadi: Shubha 07:30–09:48+1 Auspicious nakshatra 09:48–07:28 (27.02)0 Tripushkar Yoga 07:30–09:480 Vishti (Bhadra) 07:30–09:19−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−2 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:30–22:24

Panchanga at sunrise 07:30

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Anandadi: Mrityu, Ashtami
Month	Magha (amanta) · Phalguna (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Plavanga (No. 41) · Shaka 1769 · Vikram 1904 more
Festivals	Kalashtami

At sunrise 07:28

Tithi	8Krishna-ashtami (Jaya, Vasus) · until 00:09 (28.02) more
Nakshatra	Anuradha, pada 4 (soft, Mitra (Friend), Saturn) · until 12:19 more
Yoga	Harshana (“delighting”, auspicious) · until 19:10 more
Karana	Balava (movable) · until 11:21 more
Vara	Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Kumbha (Aquarius), Moon: Vrischika (Scorpio)

Changes during the day

from 11:21	karana Kaulava
from 12:19	nakshatra Jyestha
from 19:10	yoga Vajra
from 00:09 (28.02)	tithi Krishna-navami
from 00:09 (28.02)	karana Taitila

Sun and Moon

Dawn	06:51
Sunrise	07:28
Noon	12:42
Sunset	17:58
End of twilight	18:35
Moonrise	01:56
Moonset	10:44
Day length	10 h 29 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 12:19

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, Anuradha (07:28–12:19) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Jyestha (12:19–17:58) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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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, 17:58–20:39
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Muhurta

Anandadi: Mrityu 07:28–12:19 Anandadi: Kana 12:19–07:25 (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	04:44–06:28 (28.02)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	16:39–17:58
Yamaganda	12:43–14:02
Gulika Kalam	15:20–16:39
Dur Muhurta	16:34–17:16
Varjyam	18:22–20:05

Haircut and shaving

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

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

Cutting hair, shaving	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Bathing, washing hair	average 07:53–08:34, 09:26–12:19

Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Anuradha until 12:19, Jyestha from 12:19; tithi Krishna-ashtami; lagna Kumbha 07:28, Mina 07:53, Mesha 08:34, Vrishabha 09:26, Mithuna 10:52, Karka 13:15, Simha 16:12

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Anuradha (until 12:19) — loss of money. In general Anuradha is favourable, but not for the very first shaving, cutting or trimming of hair (“vapanam”); Jyestha (from 12:19) — loss (reduction) of landed property (real estate); Sunday — physical well-being.

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

Krishna-ashtami 07:28–17:58: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Cautions:

The Muhurta Chintamani warns: whoever shaves in Anuradha nakshatra 3 times a year puts their life in danger — frequent haircuts in this nakshatra are best avoided.
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 nakshatra 07:28–12:19+1 Yoga Harshana 07:28–19:10−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 12:19–07:25 (28.02)−1 Ashtami 07:28–00:09 (28.02)−3 Anandadi: Mrityu 07:28–12:19

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 07:28

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Anandadi: Padma, Auspicious weekday; cons: Rikta tithi, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
Month	Magha (amanta) · Phalguna (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Plavanga (No. 41) · Shaka 1769 · Vikram 1904 more

At sunrise 07:25

Tithi	9Krishna-navami (Rikta, Serpent (Naga)) · until 01:14 (29.02) more
Nakshatra	Jyestha, pada 3 (sharp, Indra (Leader of the Gods), Mercury) · until 14:14 more Gandamula
Yoga	Vajra (“diamond, thunderbolt”, inauspicious) · until 19:01 more
Karana	Taitila (movable) · until 12:47 more
Vara	Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Kumbha (Aquarius), Moon: Vrischika (Scorpio)

Changes during the day

from 12:47	karana Gara
from 14:14	nakshatra Mula
from 19:01	yoga Siddhi
from 01:14 (29.02)	tithi Krishna-dashami
from 01:14 (29.02)	karana Vanija

Sun and Moon

Dawn	06:48
Sunrise	07:25
Noon	12:42
Sunset	18:00
End of twilight	18:37
Moonrise	02:55
Moonset	11:25
Day length	10 h 34 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Jyestha (07:25–14:14) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Mula (14:14–18:00) is good for sowing, for root crops.

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Muhurta

Anandadi: Padma 07:25–14:14 Anandadi: Lumbaka 14:14–07:23 (29.02)

Gandanta (nakshatra): 07:49–20:37
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Jyestha

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	05:38–06:32
Abhijit Muhurta	12:21–13:04
Vijaya Muhurta	14:28–15:11
Godhuli	18:00–18:27
Pradosha	18:00–20:40
Nishitha	00:15–01:08 (29.02)
Amrita Kalam	none on this day

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	08:45–10:04
Yamaganda	11:23–12:43
Gulika Kalam	14:02–15:21
Dur Muhurta	13:04–13:46, 15:11–15:53
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 07:50–08:30, 09:22–16:08

Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Jyestha until 14:14, Mula from 14:14; tithi Krishna-navami; lagna Kumbha 07:25, Mina 07:50, Mesha 08:30, Vrishabha 09:22, Mithuna 10:48, Karka 13:11, Simha 16:08

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Jyestha (until 14:14) — loss (reduction) of landed property (real estate); Mula (from 14:14) — ruin of the family; Monday — clear, bright complexion.

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

Krishna-navami 07:25–18:00: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = −1

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

+1 Anandadi: Padma 07:25–14:14+1 Auspicious weekday0 Anandadi: Lumbaka 14:14–07:23 (29.02)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 07:25–14:14−2 Rikta tithi 07:25–01:14 (29.02)

Panchanga at sunrise 07:25

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Krakacha Yoga, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
Month	Magha (amanta) · Phalguna (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Plavanga (No. 41) · Shaka 1769 · Vikram 1904 more

At sunrise 07:23

Tithi	10Krishna-dashami (Purna, Dharma) · until 01:31 (01.03) more
Nakshatra	Mula, pada 3 (sharp, Nirriti (Goddess of Destruction or Alakshmi), Ketu) · until 15:27 more Gandamula
Yoga	Siddhi (“success, accomplishment”, auspicious) · until 18:16 more
Karana	Vanija (movable) · until 13:28 more
Vara	Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Kumbha (Aquarius), Moon: Dhanu (Sagittarius)

Changes during the day

from 13:28	karana Vishti
from 15:27	nakshatra Purva-Ashadha
from 18:16	yoga Vyatipata
from 01:31 (01.03)	tithi Krishna-ekadashi
from 01:31 (01.03)	karana Bava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	06:46
Sunrise	07:23
Noon	12:42
Sunset	18:02
End of twilight	18:39
Moonrise	03:49
Moonset	12:14
Day length	10 h 38 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 15:27

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Mula (07:23–15:27) is good for sowing, for root crops.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Ashadha (15:27–18:02) is good for root crops.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 13:28–18:02: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

more — lunar calendar for gardeners

Muhurta

Krakacha Yoga 07:23–01:31 (01.03) Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 01:31–07:20 (01.03)

Anandadi: Chhatra 07:23–15:27 Anandadi: Mitra 15:27–07:20 (01.03)

Bhadra in the netherworld: 13:28–01:31 (01.03); Bhadra Puchha 15:12–16:24; Bhadra Mukha 16:24–18:26
Gandanta (tithi): 01:06–01:54 (01.03)
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Mula

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	05:36–06:29
Abhijit Muhurta	12:21–13:04
Vijaya Muhurta	14:29–15:12
Godhuli	18:02–18:29
Pradosha	18:02–20:42
Nishitha	00:15–01:08 (01.03)
Amrita Kalam	08:43–10:24

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	15:22–16:42
Yamaganda	10:03–11:23
Gulika Kalam	12:42–14:02
Dur Muhurta	09:31–10:13, 23:21–00:15 (01.03)
Varjyam	13:46–15:27, 01:13–02:50 (01.03)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: bad throughout the daytime

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

Cutting hair, shaving	bad throughout the daytime
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	bad throughout the daytime
Bathing, washing hair	average 07:46–08:26, 09:18–18:02

Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Mula until 15:27, Purva-Ashadha from 15:27; tithi Krishna-dashami; lagna Kumbha 07:23, Mina 07:46, Mesha 08:26, Vrishabha 09:18, Mithuna 10:44, Karka 13:07, Simha 16:04

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Mula (until 15:27) — ruin of the family; Purva-Ashadha (from 15:27) — ruin of the family; Tuesday — harm to longevity.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −3

+2 Yoga Siddhi 07:23–18:16+1 Anandadi: Chhatra 07:23–15:27−1 Vishti (Bhadra) 13:28–01:31 (01.03)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 07:23–15:27−3 Krakacha Yoga 07:23–01:31 (01.03)

Panchanga at sunrise 07:23

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

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

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.

Plavanga (No. 41 of 60, “leaper (a monkey)”) — A year of leaps: abrupt changes, floods, relocations; results are mixed.
Northern samvatsara: Kalayukta (No. 52)
Shaka Samvat 1769 · Vikram Samvat 1904 · Kali Yuga 4948
Next year — Kilaka, from the new moon before Ugadi (the start of Chaitra) 4.04.1848
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-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)

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

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

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.

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).

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

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

Krishna-ekadashi
plowing, pruning and weeding

Krishna-dvadashi
neutral

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

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

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

Tuesday
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Mula
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

Krishna-ekadashi
0 — does not affect the haircut rating

Krishna-dvadashi
0 — does not affect the haircut rating

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

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.

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.

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

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

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

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.

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)

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.

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.

Krishna-trayodashi
no pruning or felling

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

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

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

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

The Moon in 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.

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

Purva-Ashadha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-trayodashi
−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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha
Planting and sowing are allowed.

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

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

Anandadi: 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.

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

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

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

Uttara-Ashadha
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-chaturdashi
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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

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

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

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)

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.

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.

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 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

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

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

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

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

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

Shravana
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Amavasya
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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

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

nakshatra 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

Magha Gupta Navaratri, day 1
The “secret” Navaratri of the month of Magha — a time of hidden sadhana devoted to the Goddess.

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.

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: 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.

Mrityu Panchaka
Began on a Saturday: the most unfavourable — any risky ventures, journeys and heavy work are avoided.
The Moon in Kumbha or Mina (from the middle of Dhanishtha to the end of Revati). During these five nakshatras people do not travel south, gather firewood or grass, lay a roof or build a bed; cremation is performed with a special rite.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Saturday
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Dhanishtha
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-pratipat
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

Shukla-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

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.

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 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)

Magha Gupta Navaratri, day 2
The “secret” Navaratri of the month of Magha — a time of hidden sadhana devoted to the Goddess.

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

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

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

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

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.

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

Shukla-tritya
any undertakings

Magha Gupta Navaratri, day 3
The “secret” Navaratri of the month of Magha — a time of hidden sadhana devoted to the Goddess.

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

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

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

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

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

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)

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.

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

nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra
Planting and sowing are allowed.

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

Magha Gupta Navaratri, day 4
The “secret” Navaratri of the month of Magha — a time of hidden sadhana devoted to the Goddess.

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

Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra)
An additional auspicious combination of weekday and nakshatra, not given in all panchangas: Sun — Mula, Mon — Dhanishtha, Tue — Uttara Bhadrapada, Wed — Krittika, Thu — Punarvasu, Fri — Purva Phalguni, Sat — Swati.

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

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.

Uttara-Bhadra
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-chaturti
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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

Shukla-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)

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.

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

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

Shukla-panchami
do not fell trees, any undertakings

Shukla-shashti
plowing the ground

Magha Gupta Navaratri, day 5
The “secret” Navaratri of the month of Magha — a time of hidden sadhana devoted to the Goddess.

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.

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.

Revati
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-panchami
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-shashti
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shubha (23) — “goodness, happiness”
Especially auspicious: any auspicious deeds and ceremonies.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

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-saptami
soaking seeds is allowed, farming

Magha Gupta Navaratri, day 6
The “secret” Navaratri of the month of Magha — a time of hidden sadhana devoted to the Goddess.

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.

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.

Ashwini
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-saptami
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

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.

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.

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.

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

Shukla-saptami
soaking seeds is allowed, farming

Shukla-ashtami
tillage and sowing are forbidden

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

Magha Gupta Navaratri, day 7
The “secret” Navaratri of the month of Magha — a time of hidden sadhana devoted to the Goddess.

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: 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.

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.

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

Bharani
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krittika
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-ashtami
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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

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.

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.

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

Shukla-ashtami
tillage and sowing are forbidden

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

nakshatra Rohini
Planting and sowing are allowed.

Magha Gupta Navaratri, day 8
The “secret” Navaratri of the month of Magha — a time of hidden sadhana devoted to the Goddess.

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.

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.

Rohini
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-navami
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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.

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.

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 Rohini
Planting and sowing are allowed.

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

Shukla-dashami
any undertakings

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

Mrigashirsha
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-dashami
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

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.

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.

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 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-ekadashi
pruning and weeding

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

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.

Ardra
−1 — unfavourable 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.

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)

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.

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

Shukla-dvadashi
neutral

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).

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

Anandadi: 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.

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.

Punarvasu
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-dvadashi
0 — does not affect the haircut rating

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.

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

Ayushman (3) — “long-lived”
Auspicious: health and healing, long-term matters and anything meant to last a long time.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

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

nakshatra 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-triodashi
no pruning or felling

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

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.

Pushya
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-triodashi
+1 — favourable 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.

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

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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.

Ashlesha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-chaturdashi
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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

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

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.

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

Purnima
sowing seeds, any undertakings

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

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.

Magha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Purnima
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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.

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

Magha (10)
Meaning: Powerful, sufficient
Symbol: Throne, palanquin, royal canopy
Deity: Pitris or Pitars - ancestors of the clan, forefathers
Type: fierce (ugra, krura) — For destructive and dangerous tasks: demolition, work with fire and weapons, disputes; unsuitable for other auspicious undertakings (the exception is weddings: Magha is among the nakshatras for marriage).
Vimshottari lord: Ketu
Shakti: leave the body (temporarily or completely), give transformation similar to death

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

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

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.

Purva-Phalguni
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-pratipat
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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.

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

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

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

Krishna-pratipat
digging, plowing, planting trees

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

Krishna-dvitya
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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.

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 Uttara-Phalguni
Planting and sowing are allowed.

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

Krishna-tritya
any undertakings

Uttara-Phalguni
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-tritya
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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.

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

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

Krishna-tritya
any undertakings

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

Hasta
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-chaturti
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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.

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)

Krishna-panchami
any undertakings

Chitra
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-panchami
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

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

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

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 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-panchami
any undertakings

Krishna-shashti
plowing the ground

Swati
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-shashti
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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)

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.

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

Krishna-shashti
plowing the ground

Vishakha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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.

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

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

Krishna-saptami
soaking seeds is allowed, digging the ground

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

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.

Anuradha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-saptami
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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.

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)

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

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

Krishna-ashtami
tillage and sowing are forbidden

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

Jyestha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-ashtami
0 — does not affect the haircut rating

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.

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)

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

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

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

Krishna-navami
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-dashami (10, waning Moon)
Group: Purna. Deity: Dharma.
The tenth day of the waning moon is protected by Dharma, which favors virtuous deeds, religious events, spiritual practices, as well as other pious activities. You can start any important work.

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

Krishna-dashami
0 — does not affect the haircut rating