Panchanga Calendar

February 1873

SamvatsaraAngirasa (6)MonthMagha → Phalguna from 27.02RituShishiraAyanaUttarayanaPlace55°45′ N 37°35′ E, UTC+3 changeAyanamsaLahiri

February 1873 falls, in the lunar calendar (amanta), within the months Magha (until 26.02), Phalguna (from 27.02). Periods: until 5.02 — Magha Gupta Navaratri. Major festivals: 1.02 Vasant Panchami (Saraswati Puja); 3.02 Ratha Saptami (Surya Jayanti); 25.02 Maha Shivaratri.

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Sun

1UBh5Vasant Panchami

2Rev6Skanda Shashti

3Ashw7Ratha Saptami

4Bhar8Bhishma Ashtami

5Krit9Madhva Navami

6Roh10until 16:36

7Mrig11Jaya Ekadashi

8Ard12

9Pun13Pradosha

10Push13Kumbha Sankranti

11Ashl14Purnima Vrat

12Ashl15Purnima

13Mag1

14PPh2after 16:39

15UPh3

16Has4Sankashti

17Chit5

18Swa6

19Vish7after 14:20

20Anu8Kalashtami

21Jye9

22Mul10

23PAsh11Vijaya Ekadashi

24UAsh12Soma Pradosha

25Shra13Maha Shivaratri

26Dhan14Amavasya

27Shat1

28PBh2Chandra Darshan

Day ratingBest daysFavourableOrdinaryAvoid new venturesUnfavourable

Markersafter / until HH:MM

Moon5Waxing Moon5Waning Moon15Purnima30Amavasya

Nakshatra typesfixedsoftlightmovablesharpfiercemixed

Icons this month (17)

Vasant PanchamiSkanda ShashtiRatha SaptamiBhishma AshtamiGoddess (Durga, Kali)Madhva NavamiEkadashiPradoshaSankrantiday of Purnima (full moon fast and puja)Amrita Siddhi YogaSankashtiKalashtamiMaha Shivaratriday of Amavasya (ancestor rites)moment of the new moon (see the time in the “Sky this month” card)Chandra Darshan

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

6.02 Thu — Yoga Indra, Ravi Yoga, Auspicious nakshatra until 16:36
Rohini (fixed): for what is firm and lasting: laying house foundations, housewarming, planting, weddings, taking office, long-term projects.
19.02 Wed — Ravi Yoga, Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Anandadi: Prajapati after 14:20
Vishakha (mixed): for everyday and routine tasks, work with fire and metal.

Festivals

1.02 Sat Vasant Panchami (Saraswati Puja)
2.02 Sun Skanda Shashti
3.02 Mon Ratha Saptami (Surya Jayanti)
4.02 Tue Bhishma Ashtami
4.02 Tue Masik Durgashtami
5.02 Wed Madhva Navami
7.02 Fri Jaya Ekadashi (Bhaimi)
9.02 Sun Pradosha Vrat
10.02 Mon Kumbha Sankranti
11.02 Tue Purnima Vrat
12.02 Wed Magha Purnima (Maghi)
16.02 Sun Sankashti Chaturthi (Dwijapriya)
20.02 Thu Kalashtami
23.02 Sun Vijaya Ekadashi
24.02 Mon Soma Pradosha
25.02 Tue Maha Shivaratri
26.02 Wed Magha Amavasya
28.02 Fri Chandra Darshan

Special muhurta yogas

2.02 Sun Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 18:50–08:20 (03.02)
4.02 Tue Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 18:40–08:16 (05.02)
5.02 Wed Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day
8.02 Sat Tripushkar Yoga 02:14–07:09 (09.02)
9.02 Sun Ravi Pushya Yoga 05:02–08:05 (10.02)
9.02 Sun Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 05:02–08:05 (10.02)
10.02 Mon Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 08:05–07:57 (11.02)
11.02 Tue Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day
16.02 Sun Amrita Siddhi Yoga 07:52–21:45
16.02 Sun Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 07:52–21:45
18.02 Tue Tripushkar Yoga 02:02–07:45 (19.02)
19.02 Wed Amrita Siddhi Yoga 02:24–02:27 (20.02)
19.02 Wed Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 02:24–07:43 (20.02)
20.02 Thu Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 07:43–02:41 (21.02)
23.02 Sun Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 23:11–07:33 (24.02)
23.02 Sun Tripushkar Yoga 23:11–07:33 (24.02)
24.02 Mon Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 20:46–07:30 (25.02)
28.02 Fri Amrita Siddhi Yoga 06:18–07:21 (01.03)
28.02 Fri Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 06:18–07:21 (01.03)

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

4.02 Tue — Vishti (Bhadra), Fierce or sharp nakshatra, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
7.02 Fri — Vaidhriti, Vishti (Bhadra)
8.02 Sat — Fierce or sharp nakshatra, Surya Dagdha tithi, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
10.02 Mon — Sankranti day, Rikta tithi
11.02 Tue — Bhadra on earth, Rikta tithi, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
15.02 Sat — Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra), Anandadi: Utpata, Vishti (Bhadra)
21.02 Fri — Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra), Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Rikta tithi
22.02 Sat — many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower), Vishti (Bhadra), Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) (unfavourable day)
24.02 Mon — Anandadi: Mrityu, Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi), Vyatipata (unfavourable day)
26.02 Wed — Krishna Chaturdashi, Kshaya tithi, Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra)

Sky this month

10.02 Kumbha Sankranti 19:46 — the Sun enters Kumbha (Aquarius)
12.02 Full moon (Purnima) 14:33
27.02 New moon (Amavasya) 06:22
There are no eclipses this month.

Periods

until 5.02 Magha Gupta Navaratri
29.01 17:00 – 2.02 18:50 Dosha-free Panchaka
26.02 04:24 – 2.03 04:19 Agni Panchaka

Samvatsara and month

Angirasa (No. 6, “descendant of the sage Angiras”) — A year of plenty and the joys of life: favourable for rites, study and charity. more

Northern samvatsara: Tarana. Shaka Samvat 1794, Vikram Samvat 1929, Kali Yuga 4973.

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

Phalguna (Tapasya) — The last month of the lunar year: Holika Dahan and Holi; Mina Sankranti begins the second Kharmas. more

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

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

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Yoga Siddha, Auspicious nakshatra; cons: Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi), Panchaka
Month	Magha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Angirasa (No. 6) · Shaka 1794 · Vikram 1929 more
Period	Magha Gupta Navaratri, day 4
Festivals	Vasant Panchami (Saraswati Puja)

At sunrise 08:23

Tithi	5Shukla-panchami (Purna, Soma) · until 03:47 (02.02) more
Nakshatra	Uttara-Bhadra, pada 2 (fixed, Ahirbudhyana (Serpent of the Deep - Milky Way under the horizon), Saturn) · until 20:05 more
Yoga	Siddha (“perfected, accomplished”, auspicious) · until 23:54 more
Karana	Bava (movable) · until 16:54 more
Vara	Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Makara (Capricorn), Moon: Mina (Pisces)

Changes during the day

from 16:54	karana Balava
from 20:05	nakshatra Revati
from 23:54	yoga Sadhya
from 03:47 (02.02)	tithi Shukla-shashti
from 03:47 (02.02)	karana Kaulava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	07:43
Sunrise	08:23
Noon	12:43
Sunset	17:03
End of twilight	17:44
Moonrise	10:18
Moonset	22:26
Day length	8 h 40 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise

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 (08:23–17:03) is good for sowing.

more — lunar calendar for gardeners

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, 08:23–12:43
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Magha Gupta Navaratri, day 4

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 20:05–08:22 (02.02)

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:23–03:47 (02.02) Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 20:05–08:22 (02.02) Krakacha Yoga 03:47–08:22 (02.02)

Anandadi: Prajapati 20:05–08:22 (02.02) Anandadi: Dhumra 08:23–20:05

Dosha-free Panchaka: 17:00 (29.01)–18:50 (02.02)
Gandanta (tithi): 03:25–04:09 (02.02)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	06:20–07:22
Abhijit Muhurta	12:26–13:01
Vijaya Muhurta	14:10–14:45
Godhuli	17:03–17:34
Pradosha	17:03–20:07
Nishitha	00:12–01:13 (02.02)
Amrita Kalam	15:40–17:08

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	10:33–11:38
Yamaganda	13:48–14:53
Gulika Kalam	08:23–09:28
Dur Muhurta	08:23–08:58, 08:58–09:33
Varjyam	07:27–08:58 (02.02)

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 Saturday; nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra; tithi Shukla-panchami; lagna Makara 08:23, Kumbha 08:48, Mina 09:32, Mesha 10:13, Vrishabha 11:05, Mithuna 12:32, Karka 14:55

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Uttara-Bhadra — a good life; Saturday — decline of physical strength.

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = −1

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

+2 Yoga Siddha 08:23–23:54+1 Auspicious nakshatra 08:23–20:05+1 Auspicious tithi 08:23–03:47 (02.02)−1 Anandadi: Dhumra 08:23–20:05−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Panchaka all day−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:23–03:47 (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 08:23

Summary	Favourable day — Ravi Yoga, Anandadi: Vardhamana
Month	Magha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Angirasa (No. 6) · Shaka 1794 · Vikram 1929 more
Period	Magha Gupta Navaratri, day 5
Festivals	Skanda Shashti

At sunrise 08:22

Tithi	6Shukla-shashti (Nanda, Kartikeya) · until 02:06 (03.02) more
Nakshatra	Revati, pada 3 (soft, Pushan (Prosperous), Mercury) · until 18:50 more Gandamula
Yoga	Sadhya (“attainable, amenable”, auspicious) · until 21:13 more
Karana	Kaulava (movable) · until 14:50 more
Vara	Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Makara (Capricorn), Moon: Mina (Pisces)

Changes during the day

from 14:50	karana Taitila
from 18:50	nakshatra Ashwini
from 21:13	yoga Shubha
from 02:06 (03.02)	tithi Shukla-saptami
from 02:06 (03.02)	karana Gara

Sun and Moon

Dawn	07:41
Sunrise	08:22
Noon	12:43
Sunset	17:06
End of twilight	17:46
Moonrise	10:28
Moonset	23:54
Day length	8 h 44 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

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 (08:22–17:06) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

more — lunar calendar for gardeners

Festivals and periods

Skanda Shashti · Skanda (Murugan, Kartikeya)

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

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 03:47–02:06 (03.02)
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Magha Gupta Navaratri, day 5

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 08:22–18:50 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 18:50–08:20 (03.02)

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:22–02:06 (03.02) Samvartaka Yoga 02:06–08:20 (03.02)

Anandadi: Vardhamana 08:22–18:50 Anandadi: Ananda 18:50–08:20 (03.02)

Dosha-free Panchaka: 17:00 (29.01)–18:50
Gandanta (nakshatra): 13:04–00:38 (03.02)
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Revati

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	17:06–20:08
Nishitha	00:12–01:13 (03.02)
Amrita Kalam	16:33–18:04

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	16:00–17:06
Yamaganda	12:44–13:49
Gulika Kalam	14:55–16:00
Dur Muhurta	15:56–16:31
Varjyam	07:27–08:58

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 08:22–08:44, 09:28–10:09, 11:01–17:06

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 08:22–08:44, 09:28–10:09, 11:01–17:06
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 08:22–08:44, 09:28–10:09, 11:01–17:06
Bathing, washing hair	average 08:22–08:44, 09:28–10:09, 11:01–17:06

Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Revati; tithi Shukla-shashti; lagna Makara 08:22, Kumbha 08:44, Mina 09:28, Mesha 10:09, Vrishabha 11:01, Mithuna 12:28, Karka 14:51

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Revati — increase in property; Sunday — physical well-being.

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Favourable day · score S = +4

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

+2 Ravi Yoga 08:22–18:50+1 Anandadi: Vardhamana 08:22–18:50+1 Auspicious nakshatra 08:22–18:50+1 Yoga Sadhya 08:22–21:130 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:22–02:06 (03.02) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Panchaka 08:22–18:50

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

Panchanga at sunrise 08:22

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Yoga Shubha, Auspicious nakshatra; cons: Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi), Anandadi: Rakshasa
Month	Magha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Angirasa (No. 6) · Shaka 1794 · Vikram 1929 more
Period	Magha Gupta Navaratri, day 6
Festivals	Ratha Saptami (Surya Jayanti)

At sunrise 08:20

Tithi	7Shukla-saptami (Bhadra, Indra) · until 01:13 (04.02) more
Nakshatra	Ashwini, pada 3 (light, Ashwini Kumara, Ketu) · until 18:21 more Gandamula
Yoga	Shubha (“goodness, happiness”, auspicious) · until 19:09 more
Karana	Gara (movable) · until 13:33 more
Vara	Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Makara (Capricorn), Moon: Mesha (Aries)

Changes during the day

from 13:33	karana Vanija
from 18:21	nakshatra Bharani
from 19:09	yoga Shukla
from 01:13 (04.02)	tithi Shukla-ashtami
from 01:13 (04.02)	karana Vishti

Sun and Moon

Dawn	07:39
Sunrise	08:20
Noon	12:43
Sunset	17:08
End of twilight	17:48
Moonrise	10:38
Moonset	none
Day length	8 h 48 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise

more — lunar calendar for gardeners

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 02:06–01:13 (04.02)
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Magha Gupta Navaratri, day 6

Muhurta

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:20–01:13 (04.02)

Anandadi: Chara 18:21–08:18 (04.02) Anandadi: Rakshasa 08:20–18:21

Bhadra in heaven: 01:13–13:05 (04.02); Bhadra Puchha 03:01–04:13 (04.02); Bhadra Mukha 04:13–06:12 (04.02)
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Ashwini

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 (04.02)
Amrita Kalam	11:18–12:52

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	09:26–10:32
Yamaganda	11:38–12:44
Gulika Kalam	13:50–14:56
Dur Muhurta	13:01–13:37, 14:47–15:22
Varjyam	14:26–16:00, 04:05–05:42 (04.02)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 08:20–08:40, 09:25–10:05, 10:57–17:08

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

Cutting hair, shaving	good 08:20–08:40, 09:25–10:05, 10:57–17:08
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	good 08:20–08:40, 09:25–10:05, 10:57–17:08
Bathing, washing hair	good 08:20–08:40, 09:25–10:05, 10:57–17:08

Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Ashwini; tithi Shukla-saptami; lagna Makara 08:20, Kumbha 08:40, Mina 09:25, Mesha 10:05, Vrishabha 10:57, Mithuna 12:24, Karka 14:47

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Ashwini — joy; Monday — clear, bright complexion.

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = +2

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

+2 Yoga Shubha 08:20–19:09+1 Auspicious nakshatra 08:20–18:21+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 08:20–01:13 (04.02)−1 Anandadi: Rakshasa 08:20–18:21−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:20–01:13 (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 08:20

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Vishti (Bhadra), Fierce or sharp nakshatra
Month	Magha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Angirasa (No. 6) · Shaka 1794 · Vikram 1929 more
Period	Magha Gupta Navaratri, day 7
Festivals	Bhishma Ashtami · Masik Durgashtami

At sunrise 08:18

Tithi	8Shukla-ashtami (Jaya, Vasus) · until 01:09 (05.02) more
Nakshatra	Bharani, pada 3 (fierce, Yama (Dharma-raja), Venus) · until 18:40 more
Yoga	Shukla (“bright, pure”, auspicious) · until 17:43 more
Karana	Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 13:05 more
Vara	Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Makara (Capricorn), Moon: Mesha (Aries)

Changes during the day

from 13:05	karana Bava
from 17:43	yoga Brahma
from 18:40	nakshatra Krittika
from 01:09 (05.02)	tithi Shukla-navami
from 01:09 (05.02)	karana Balava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	07:37
Sunrise	08:18
Noon	12:43
Sunset	17:10
End of twilight	17:50
Moonrise	10:50
Moonset	01:20
Day length	8 h 52 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Bharani (08:18–17:10) is good for root crops.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 08:18–13:05: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

more — lunar calendar for gardeners

Festivals and periods

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), 11:51–13:37
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

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 01:13–01:09 (05.02)
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Magha Gupta Navaratri, day 7

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:18–01:09 (05.02) Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 18:40–08:16 (05.02)

Jwalamukhi Yoga 18:40–01:09 (05.02) Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 01:09–08:16 (05.02)

Anandadi: Musala 08:18–18:40 Anandadi: Gada 18:40–08:16 (05.02)

Bhadra in heaven: 01:13–13:05; Bhadra Puchha 03:01–04:13; Bhadra Mukha 04:13–06:12

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 (05.02)
Amrita Kalam	13:48–15:25

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	14:57–16:03
Yamaganda	10:31–11:37
Gulika Kalam	12:44–13:50
Dur Muhurta	10:04–10:40, 23:12–00:13 (05.02)
Varjyam	07:12–08:52 (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	bad throughout the daytime

Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Bharani; tithi Shukla-ashtami; lagna Makara 08:18, Kumbha 08:36, Mina 09:21, Mesha 10:01, Vrishabha 10:53, Mithuna 12:20, Karka 14:43

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

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

Shukla-ashtami 08:18–17:10: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −3

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

+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:18–01:09 (05.02)+1 Yoga Shukla 08:18–17:43−1 Ashtami 08:18–01:09 (05.02)−1 Anandadi: Musala 08:18–18:40−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 08:18–18:40−2 Vishti (Bhadra) 08:18–13:05

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

Panchanga at sunrise 08:18

Summary	Favourable day — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Yoga Brahma
Month	Magha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Angirasa (No. 6) · Shaka 1794 · Vikram 1929 more
Period	Magha Gupta Navaratri, day 8
Festivals	Madhva Navami

At sunrise 08:16

Tithi	9Shukla-navami (Rikta, Serpent (Naga)) · until 01:50 (06.02) more
Nakshatra	Krittika, pada 3 (mixed, Agni, Sun) · until 19:44 more
Yoga	Brahma (“Brahma, sacred knowledge”, auspicious) · until 16:54 more
Karana	Balava (movable) · until 13:24 more
Vara	Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Makara (Capricorn), Moon: Vrishabha (Taurus)

Changes during the day

from 13:24	karana Kaulava
from 16:54	yoga Indra
from 19:44	nakshatra Rohini
from 01:50 (06.02)	tithi Shukla-dashami
from 01:50 (06.02)	karana Taitila

Sun and Moon

Dawn	07:36
Sunrise	08:16
Noon	12:43
Sunset	17:12
End of twilight	17:52
Moonrise	11:05
Moonset	02:44
Day length	8 h 56 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Krittika (08:16–17:12) is good for root crops.

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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 01:09–01:50 (06.02)
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Magha Gupta Navaratri, day 8

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 08:16–19:44 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day Ravi Yoga 19:44–08:14 (06.02)

Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 08:16–19:44 Krakacha Yoga 08:16–01:50 (06.02) Jwalamukhi Yoga 19:44–01:50 (06.02)

Anandadi: Siddhi 08:16–19:44 Anandadi: Shubha 19:44–08:14 (06.02)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	06:15–07:15
Abhijit Muhurta	none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday
Vijaya Muhurta	14:13–14:49
Godhuli	17:12–17:42
Pradosha	17:12–20:12
Nishitha	00:13–01:13 (06.02)
Amrita Kalam	17:13–18:53

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	12:44–13:51
Yamaganda	09:23–10:30
Gulika Kalam	11:37–12:44
Dur Muhurta	12:26–13:02
Varjyam	07:12–08:52

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 08:16–08:32, 09:17–09:57, 10:49–17:12

Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Krittika; tithi Shukla-navami; lagna Makara 08:16, Kumbha 08:32, Mina 09:17, Mesha 09:57, Vrishabha 10:49, Mithuna 12:16, Karka 14:39

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Krittika — consumption (a wasting disease); Wednesday — favour of the authorities.

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

Shukla-navami 08:16–17:12: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Favourable day · score S = +3

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

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day+2 Yoga Brahma 08:16–16:54+1 Anandadi: Siddhi 08:16–19:44+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 08:16–19:440 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 08:16–19:44 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−2 Rikta tithi 08:16–01:50 (06.02)−3 Krakacha Yoga 08:16–01:50 (06.02)

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 08:16

Summary	Best day — Yoga Indra, Ravi Yoga; auspicious time — until 16:36
Month	Magha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Angirasa (No. 6) · Shaka 1794 · Vikram 1929 more

At sunrise 08:14

Tithi	10Shukla-dashami (Purna, Dharma) · until 03:10 (07.02) more
Nakshatra	Rohini, pada 2 (fixed, Prajapati (Brahma - Creator), Moon) · until 21:26 more
Yoga	Indra (“Indra, lord”, auspicious) · until 16:36 more
Karana	Taitila (movable) · until 14:26 more
Vara	Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Makara (Capricorn), Moon: Vrishabha (Taurus)

Changes during the day

from 14:26	karana Gara
from 16:36	yoga Vaidhriti
from 21:26	nakshatra Mrigashirsha
from 03:10 (07.02)	tithi Shukla-ekadashi
from 03:10 (07.02)	karana Vanija

Sun and Moon

Dawn	07:34
Sunrise	08:14
Noon	12:44
Sunset	17:14
End of twilight	17:54
Moonrise	11:25
Moonset	04:06
Day length	9 h 00 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Rohini (08:14–17:14) is good for sowing.

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Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:14–03:10 (07.02) Ravi Yoga all day

Anandadi: Utpata 08:14–21:26 Anandadi: Mrityu 21:26–08:12 (07.02)

Gandanta (tithi): 02:44–03:35 (07.02)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	06:13–07:14
Abhijit Muhurta	12:26–13:02
Vijaya Muhurta	14:14–14:50
Godhuli	17:14–17:44
Pradosha	17:14–20:14
Nishitha	00:13–01:13 (07.02)
Amrita Kalam	18:00–19:43

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	13:52–14:59
Yamaganda	08:14–09:21
Gulika Kalam	10:29–11:36
Dur Muhurta	11:14–11:50, 14:50–15:26
Varjyam	12:52–14:35, 03:33–05:18 (07.02)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 09:13–09:54, 10:46–16:36

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 09:13–09:54, 10:46–16:36
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	good 09:13–09:54, 10:46–16:36
Bathing, washing hair	good 09:13–09:54, 10:46–17:14

Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Rohini; tithi Shukla-dashami; lagna Makara 08:14, Kumbha 08:28, Mina 09:13, Mesha 09:54, Vrishabha 10:46, Mithuna 12:12, Karka 14:35

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Rohini — destruction of all misfortunes; Thursday — success.

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

Vaidhriti 16:36–17:14: 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

Best day · score S = +7

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

Auspicious time ends by 16:36

+2 Yoga Indra 08:14–16:36+2 Ravi Yoga all day+1 Auspicious nakshatra 08:14–21:26+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 08:14–03:10 (07.02)0 Anandadi: Utpata 08:14–21:26 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:14–03:10 (07.02) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Vaidhriti 16:36–08:12 (07.02)

Panchanga at sunrise 08:14

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Vaidhriti, Vishti (Bhadra)
Month	Magha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Angirasa (No. 6) · Shaka 1794 · Vikram 1929 more
Festivals	Jaya Ekadashi (Bhaimi)

At sunrise 08:12

Tithi	11Shukla-ekadashi (Nanda, Rudra) · until 04:59 (08.02) more
Nakshatra	Mrigashirsha, pada 2 (soft, Soma (Chandra, Moon), Mars) · until 23:39 more
Yoga	Vaidhriti (“without support, discord”, inauspicious) · until 16:43 more
Karana	Vanija (movable) · until 16:01 more
Vara	Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Makara (Capricorn), Moon: Vrishabha (Taurus)

Changes during the day

from 16:01	karana Vishti
from 16:43	yoga Vishkambha
from 23:39	nakshatra Ardra
from 04:59 (08.02)	tithi Shukla-dvadashi
from 04:59 (08.02)	karana Bava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	07:32
Sunrise	08:12
Noon	12:44
Sunset	17:16
End of twilight	17:56
Moonrise	11:53
Moonset	05:23
Day length	9 h 04 min

Gardener’s calendar

tasks at sunrise: good — 9, average — 1, 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, Mrigashirsha (08:12–17:16) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 16:01–17:16: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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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 03:10–04:59 (08.02)
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Parana (breaking the fast): 13:39–15:29 (08.02)

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 08:12–23:39 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:12–04:59 (08.02)

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:59–08:09 (08.02)

Anandadi: Manasa 08:12–23:39 Anandadi: Padma 23:39–08:09 (08.02)

Bhadra in heaven: 16:01–04:59 (08.02); Bhadra Puchha 21:14–22:32; Bhadra Mukha 22:32–00:41 (08.02)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	06:12–07:12
Abhijit Muhurta	12:26–13:02
Vijaya Muhurta	14:15–14:51
Godhuli	17:16–17:46
Pradosha	17:16–20:15
Nishitha	00:13–01:13 (08.02)
Amrita Kalam	14:02–15:47

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	11:36–12:44
Yamaganda	15:00–16:08
Gulika Kalam	09:20–10:28
Dur Muhurta	10:01–10:37, 13:02–13:39
Varjyam	none on this day

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 16:43–17:16

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	good 16:43–17:16
Cutting fingernails	average 16:43–17:16
Cutting toenails	good 16:43–17:16
Bathing, washing hair	good 09:09–09:50, 10:42–17:16

Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Mrigashirsha; tithi Shukla-ekadashi; lagna Makara 08:12, Kumbha 08:24, Mina 09:09, Mesha 09:50, Vrishabha 10:42, Mithuna 12:08, Karka 14:31

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Mrigashirsha — abundance (well-being, prosperity); Friday — universal respect.

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

Vaidhriti 08:12–16:43: auspicious undertakings, including haircuts, are avoided during this yoga (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Cautions:

Ekadashi: by custom, those who fast on this day do not cut their hair or shave.
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 = +5

Avoid starting important matters: Vaidhriti

+2 Ravi Yoga 08:12–23:39+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:12–04:59 (08.02)+1 Anandadi: Manasa 08:12–23:39+1 Auspicious nakshatra 08:12–23:39+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 08:12–04:59 (08.02)0 Vishti (Bhadra) 16:01–04:59 (08.02)−3 Vaidhriti 08:12–16:43

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

Panchanga at sunrise 08:12

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Fierce or sharp nakshatra, Surya Dagdha tithi
Month	Magha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Angirasa (No. 6) · Shaka 1794 · Vikram 1929 more

At sunrise 08:09

Tithi	12Shukla-dvadashi (Bhadra, Sun (Ravi)) · until 07:09 (09.02) more
Nakshatra	Ardra, pada 2 (sharp, Rudra (Roaring, angry image of Shiva), Rahu) · until 02:14 (09.02) more
Yoga	Vishkambha (“prop, bolt”, inauspicious) · until 17:10 more
Karana	Bava (movable) · until 18:02 more
Vara	Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Makara (Capricorn), Moon: Mithuna (Gemini)

Changes during the day

from 17:10	yoga Priti
from 18:02	karana Balava
from 02:14 (09.02)	nakshatra Punarvasu
from 07:09 (09.02)	tithi Shukla-triodashi
from 07:09 (09.02)	karana Kaulava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	07:30
Sunrise	08:09
Noon	12:44
Sunset	17:19
End of twilight	17:58
Moonrise	12:34
Moonset	06:29
Day length	9 h 09 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise

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Muhurta

Tripushkar Yoga 02:14–07:09 (09.02)

Anandadi: Chhatra 02:14–08:07 (09.02) Anandadi: Mudgara 08:09–02:14 (09.02)

Surya Dagdha tithi: Shukla-dvadashi

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	06:10–07:10
Abhijit Muhurta	12:26–13:02
Vijaya Muhurta	14:16–14:52
Godhuli	17:19–17:48
Pradosha	17:19–20:16
Nishitha	00:13–01:13 (09.02)
Amrita Kalam	15:09–16:56

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	10:27–11:35
Yamaganda	13:53–15:01
Gulika Kalam	08:09–09:18
Dur Muhurta	08:09–08:46, 08:46–09:23
Varjyam	08:57–10:44

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: bad throughout the daytime

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

Cutting hair, shaving	bad throughout the daytime
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	bad throughout the daytime
Bathing, washing hair	average 09:05–09:46, 10:38–17:19

Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Ardra; tithi Shukla-dvadashi; lagna Makara 08:09, Kumbha 08:20, Mina 09:05, Mesha 09:46, Vrishabha 10:38, Mithuna 12:04, Karka 14:27

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Ardra — sadness; Saturday — decline of physical strength.

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −4

0 Yoga Priti 17:10–08:07 (09.02)0 Tripushkar Yoga 02:14–07:09 (09.02)−1 Anandadi: Mudgara 08:09–02:14 (09.02)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Surya Dagdha tithi 08:09–07:09 (09.02)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 08:09–02:14 (09.02)

Panchanga at sunrise 08:09

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Anandadi: Dhwaja, Auspicious nakshatra; cons: Tryahasparsha
Month	Magha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Angirasa (No. 6) · Shaka 1794 · Vikram 1929 more
Festivals	Pradosha Vrat

At sunrise 08:07

Tithi	13Shukla-triodashi (Jaya, God of Love) · until 09:33 (10.02) more the tithi will also last until tomorrow’s sunrise (tryahasparsha)
Nakshatra	Punarvasu, pada 1 (movable, Aditi, Jupiter) · until 05:02 (10.02) more
Yoga	Priti (“love, affection”, auspicious) · until 17:49 more
Karana	Kaulava (movable) · until 20:20 more
Vara	Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Makara (Capricorn), Moon: Mithuna (Gemini)

Changes during the day

from 17:49	yoga Ayushman
from 20:20	karana Taitila
from 05:02 (10.02)	nakshatra Pushya

Sun and Moon

Dawn	07:28
Sunrise	08:07
Noon	12:44
Sunset	17:21
End of twilight	18:00
Moonrise	13:28
Moonset	07:21
Day length	9 h 13 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Punarvasu (08:07–17:21) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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Festivals and periods

Pradosha Vrat · Shiva

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

Rule: pradosha vyapini: 3 muhurtas after sunset, 17:21–20:18
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Muhurta

Ravi Pushya Yoga 05:02–08:05 (10.02) Ravi Yoga 05:02–08:05 (10.02) Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 05:02–08:05 (10.02)

Anandadi: Dhwaja 08:07–05:02 (10.02) Anandadi: Shrivatsa 05:02–08:05 (10.02)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	06:09–07:08
Abhijit Muhurta	12:26–13:03
Vijaya Muhurta	14:16–14:53
Godhuli	17:21–17:50
Pradosha	17:21–20:18
Nishitha	00:14–01:13 (10.02)
Amrita Kalam	02:21–04:09 (10.02)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	16:12–17:21
Yamaganda	12:44–13:53
Gulika Kalam	15:02–16:12
Dur Muhurta	16:07–16:44
Varjyam	15:38–17:25

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 09:01–09:42, 10:34–17:21
Cutting toenails	average throughout the daytime
Bathing, washing hair	average 09:01–09:42, 10:34–17:21

Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Punarvasu; tithi Shukla-triodashi; lagna Makara 08:07, Kumbha 08:16, Mina 09:01, Mesha 09:42, Vrishabha 10:34, Mithuna 12:00, Karka 14:24

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Punarvasu — strength of spirit (bravery, resilience); Sunday — physical well-being.

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: Dhwaja 08:07–05:02 (10.02)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 08:07–05:02 (10.02)+1 Yoga Priti 08:07–17:49+1 Auspicious tithi all day−2 Tryahasparsha

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

Panchanga at sunrise 08:07

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Sankranti day, Rikta tithi
Month	Magha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Angirasa (No. 6) · Shaka 1794 · Vikram 1929 more
Festivals	Kumbha Sankranti

At sunrise 08:05

Tithi	13Shukla-triodashi (Jaya, God of Love) · until 09:33 more vriddhi: the same tithi also prevailed at yesterday’s sunrise
Nakshatra	Pushya, pada 1 (light, Brhaspati, Saturn) · until 07:57 (11.02) more
Yoga	Ayushman (“long-lived”, auspicious) · until 18:35 more
Karana	Taitila (movable) · until 09:33 more
Vara	Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Makara (Capricorn), Moon: Karka (Cancer)

Changes during the day

from 09:33	tithi Shukla-chaturdashi
from 09:33	karana Gara
from 18:35	yoga Saubhagya
from 22:47	karana Vanija
from 07:57 (11.02)	nakshatra Ashlesha

Sun and Moon

Dawn	07:26
Sunrise	08:05
Noon	12:44
Sunset	17:23
End of twilight	18:02
Moonrise	14:34
Moonset	07:58
Day length	9 h 17 min

Sky

Kumbha Sankranti	19:46 — the Sun enters Kumbha (Aquarius)

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 09:33

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Pushya (08:05–17:23) is good for sowing.
Shukla-chaturdashi 09:33–17:23: according to the Kalaprakashika, ploughing on Chaturdashi puts the owner’s life in danger.

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Festivals and periods

Kumbha Sankranti · Surya

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

Rule: by the moment of Sankranti, 13:22–17:23
on the day the Sun enters the sign

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 08:05–07:57 (11.02) Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 08:05–07:57 (11.02)

Anandadi: Prajapati 08:05–07:57 (11.02) Anandadi: Saumya 07:57–08:03 (11.02)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	06:07–07:06
Abhijit Muhurta	12:26–13:03
Vijaya Muhurta	14:17–14:54
Godhuli	17:23–17:52
Pradosha	17:23–20:19
Nishitha	00:14–01:12 (11.02)
Amrita Kalam	00:47–02:34 (11.02)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	09:15–10:25
Yamaganda	11:34–12:44
Gulika Kalam	13:54–15:04
Dur Muhurta	13:03–13:40, 14:54–15:31
Varjyam	14:01–15:48

Haircut and shaving

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

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

Cutting hair, shaving	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Bathing, washing hair	good 08:57–09:33

Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Pushya; tithi Shukla-triodashi until 09:33, Shukla-chaturdashi from 09:33; lagna Makara 08:05, Kumbha 08:13, Mina 08:57, Mesha 09:38, Vrishabha 10:30, Mithuna 11:56, Karka 14:20, Simha 17:17

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Pushya — increase in wealth; Monday — clear, bright complexion.

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

Shukla-chaturdashi 09:33–17:23: a Rikta and Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Sankranti at 19:46 — a Parva day: no haircuts or shaving on this day (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

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Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = +8

Avoid starting important matters: Sankranti day

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 08:05–07:57 (11.02)+2 Pushya 08:05–07:57 (11.02)+2 Ravi Yoga 08:05–07:57 (11.02)+1 Anandadi: Prajapati 08:05–07:57 (11.02)+1 Yoga Ayushman 08:05–18:35+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 08:05–09:33−1 Sankranti day−2 Rikta tithi 09:33–08:03 (11.02)

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

Panchanga at sunrise 08:05

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	Angirasa (No. 6) · Shaka 1794 · Vikram 1929 more
Festivals	Purnima Vrat

At sunrise 08:03

Tithi	14Shukla-chaturdashi (Rikta, Kali) · until 12:02 more
Nakshatra	Ashlesha, pada 1 (sharp, Naga - the lord of snakes (Sharpa), Mercury) · until 10:54 (12.02) more Gandamula
Yoga	Saubhagya (“good fortune, marital happiness”, auspicious) · until 19:25 more
Karana	Vanija (movable) · until 12:02 more
Vara	Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Kumbha (Aquarius), Moon: Karka (Cancer)

Changes during the day

from 12:02	tithi Purnima
from 12:02	karana Vishti
from 19:25	yoga Shobhana
from 01:18 (12.02)	karana Bava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	07:24
Sunrise	08:03
Noon	12:44
Sunset	17:25
End of twilight	18:04
Moonrise	15:47
Moonset	08:24
Day length	9 h 22 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 12:02

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

Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 12:02–17:25: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Shukla-chaturdashi 08:03–12:02: according to the Kalaprakashika, ploughing on Chaturdashi puts the owner’s life in danger.

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Festivals and periods

Purnima Vrat · Chandra (the Moon)

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

Rule: madhyahna vyapini: midday (the 3rd fifth of the daytime), 12:02–13:40
the tithi covers the decisive time on both days — the first is chosen by rule
Purnima at sunrise (holy bath, charity): 12.02

Muhurta

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day

Anandadi: Ananda all day

Bhadra on earth: 12:02–01:18 (12.02); Bhadra Puchha 20:39–21:59; Bhadra Mukha 21:59–00:11 (12.02)
Gandanta (nakshatra): 04:10–17:38 (12.02)
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Ashlesha

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	06:06–07:04
Abhijit Muhurta	12:25–13:03
Vijaya Muhurta	14:18–14:55
Godhuli	17:25–17:54
Pradosha	17:25–20:20
Nishitha	00:14–01:12 (12.02)
Amrita Kalam	none on this day

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	15:05–16:15
Yamaganda	10:24–11:34
Gulika Kalam	12:44–13:54
Dur Muhurta	09:55–10:33, 23:15–00:14 (12.02)
Varjyam	22:20–00:08 (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	bad throughout the daytime

Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Ashlesha; tithi Shukla-chaturdashi until 12:02, Purnima from 12:02; lagna Makara 08:03, Kumbha 08:09, Mina 08:53, Mesha 09:34, Vrishabha 10:26, Mithuna 11:52, Karka 14:16, Simha 17:13

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Ashlesha — physical affliction (suffering); Tuesday — harm to longevity.

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

Shukla-chaturdashi 08:03–12:02: a Rikta and Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Purnima 12:02–17:25: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Bhadra on earth 12:02–17:25: 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).

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Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −2

Avoid starting important matters: Bhadra on earth

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day+1 Anandadi: Ananda all day+1 Yoga Saubhagya 08:03–19:25−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra all day−2 Rikta tithi 08:03–12:02−3 Bhadra on earth 12:02–01:18 (12.02)

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 08:03

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Anandadi: Chara, Yoga Shobhana; cons: Fierce or sharp nakshatra, Gandanta
Month	Magha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Angirasa (No. 6) · Shaka 1794 · Vikram 1929 more
Festivals	Magha Purnima (Maghi)

At sunrise 08:01

Tithi	15Purnima (Purna, Vishvedevas) · until 14:33 more
Nakshatra	Ashlesha, pada 4 (sharp, Naga - the lord of snakes (Sharpa), Mercury) · until 10:54 more Gandamula
Yoga	Shobhana (“splendid, beautiful”, auspicious) · until 20:15 more
Karana	Bava (movable) · until 14:33 more
Vara	Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Kumbha (Aquarius), Moon: Karka (Cancer)

Changes during the day

from 10:54	nakshatra Magha
from 14:33	tithi Krishna-pratipat
from 14:33	karana Balava
from 20:15	yoga Atiganda
from 03:47 (13.02)	karana Kaulava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	07:22
Sunrise	08:01
Noon	12:44
Sunset	17:27
End of twilight	18:06
Moonrise	17:03
Moonset	08:42
Day length	9 h 26 min

Sky

Full moon (Purnima)	14:33

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 10:54	from 14:33

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Magha (10:54–17:27) is good for sowing, for root crops.

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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 12:02 (11.02)–14:33
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Fast on the eve (Purnima Vrat): 11.02

Muhurta

Samvartaka Yoga 14:33–07:59 (13.02)

Anandadi: Chara 10:54–07:59 (13.02) Anandadi: Rakshasa 08:01–10:54

Gandanta (nakshatra): 04:10–17:38
Gandanta (tithi): 14:06–14:59
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Ashlesha

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	06:04–07:02
Abhijit Muhurta	none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday
Vijaya Muhurta	14:19–14:56
Godhuli	17:27–17:56
Pradosha	17:27–20:22
Nishitha	00:14–01:12 (13.02)
Amrita Kalam	09:07–10:54

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	12:44–13:55
Yamaganda	09:12–10:22
Gulika Kalam	11:33–12:44
Dur Muhurta	12:25–13:03
Varjyam	00:22–02:10 (13.02)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 14:33–17:09

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 14:33–17:09
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 14:33–17:09
Bathing, washing hair	average 08:49–09:30, 10:22–17:09

Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Ashlesha until 10:54, Magha from 10:54; tithi Purnima until 14:33, Krishna-pratipat from 14:33; lagna Makara 08:01, Kumbha 08:05, Mina 08:49, Mesha 09:30, Vrishabha 10:22, Mithuna 11:49, Karka 14:12, Simha 17:09

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Ashlesha (until 10:54) — physical affliction (suffering); Magha (from 10:54) — loss of property; Wednesday — favour of the authorities.

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

Purnima 08:01–14:33: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Cautions:

The Muhurta Chintamani warns: whoever shaves in Magha nakshatra 4 times a year puts their life in danger — frequent haircuts in this nakshatra are best avoided.

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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: Chara 10:54–07:59 (13.02)+1 Yoga Shobhana 08:01–20:15+1 Auspicious weekday0 Auspicious tithi 14:33–07:59 (13.02)−1 Samvartaka Yoga 14:33–07:59 (13.02)−1 Anandadi: Rakshasa 08:01–10:54−1 Gandanta 08:01–17:38−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 08:01–10:54

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	Ordinary day — pros: Auspicious weekday, Auspicious tithi; cons: Fierce or sharp nakshatra, Anandadi: Musala
Month	Magha (amanta) · Phalguna (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Angirasa (No. 6) · Shaka 1794 · Vikram 1929 more

At sunrise 07:59

Tithi	1Krishna-pratipat (Nanda, Brahma) · until 17:01 more
Nakshatra	Magha, pada 4 (fierce, Pitris or Pitars - ancestors of the clan, forefathers, Ketu) · until 13:49 more Gandamula
Yoga	Atiganda (“great danger”, inauspicious) · until 21:03 more
Karana	Kaulava (movable) · until 17:01 more
Vara	Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Kumbha (Aquarius), Moon: Simha (Leo)

Changes during the day

from 13:49	nakshatra Purva-Phalguni
from 17:01	tithi Krishna-dvitya
from 17:01	karana Taitila
from 21:03	yoga Sukarma
from 06:12 (14.02)	karana Gara

Sun and Moon

Dawn	07:20
Sunrise	07:59
Noon	12:44
Sunset	17:30
End of twilight	18:08
Moonrise	18:19
Moonset	08:55
Day length	9 h 30 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 13:49	from 17:01

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 (07:59–13:49) is good for sowing, for root crops.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Phalguni (13:49–17:30) is good for root crops.

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Muhurta

Anandadi: Musala 07:59–13:49 Anandadi: Gada 13:49–07:56 (14.02)

Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Magha

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	06:02–07:01
Abhijit Muhurta	12:25–13:03
Vijaya Muhurta	14:19–14:57
Godhuli	17:30–17:58
Pradosha	17:30–20:23
Nishitha	00:14–01:12 (14.02)
Amrita Kalam	11:08–12:56

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	13:55–15:07
Yamaganda	07:59–09:10
Gulika Kalam	10:21–11:33
Dur Muhurta	11:09–11:47, 14:57–15:35
Varjyam	22:46–00:33 (14.02)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 08:45–09:26, 10:18–17:05

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 08:45–09:26, 10:18–17:05
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 08:45–09:26, 10:18–17:05
Bathing, washing hair	average 08:45–09:26, 10:18–17:30

Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Magha until 13:49, Purva-Phalguni from 13:49; tithi Krishna-pratipat until 17:01, Krishna-dvitya from 17:01; lagna Makara 07:59, Kumbha 08:01, Mina 08:45, Mesha 09:26, Vrishabha 10:18, Mithuna 11:45, Karka 14:08, Simha 17:05

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Magha (until 13:49) — loss of property; Purva-Phalguni (from 13:49) — ill health; Thursday — success.

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).

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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 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 07:59–17:01−1 Anandadi: Musala 07:59–13:49−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 07:59–13:49

Panchanga at sunrise 07:59

Summary	Favourable day — Anandadi: Siddhi, Yoga Sukarma; auspicious time — after 16:39
Month	Magha (amanta) · Phalguna (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Angirasa (No. 6) · Shaka 1794 · Vikram 1929 more

At sunrise 07:56

Tithi	2Krishna-dvitya (Bhadra, Vidhatr) · until 19:22 more
Nakshatra	Purva-Phalguni, pada 3 (fierce, Bhaga (Share, Distributor) - god of wealth and family, Venus) · until 16:39 more
Yoga	Sukarma (“good deed”, auspicious) · until 21:45 more
Karana	Gara (movable) · until 19:22 more
Vara	Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Kumbha (Aquarius), Moon: Simha (Leo)

Changes during the day

from 16:39	nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni
from 19:22	tithi Krishna-tritya
from 19:22	karana Vanija
from 21:45	yoga Dhriti

Sun and Moon

Dawn	07:18
Sunrise	07:56
Noon	12:44
Sunset	17:32
End of twilight	18:10
Moonrise	19:34
Moonset	09:06
Day length	9 h 35 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 16:39

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, Purva-Phalguni (07:56–16:39) is good for root crops.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Phalguni (16:39–17:32) is good for sowing.

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Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 07:56–16:39

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:56–19:22 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 19:22–07:54 (15.02)

Anandadi: Siddhi 07:56–16:39 Anandadi: Shubha 16:39–07:54 (15.02)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	06:01–06:59
Abhijit Muhurta	12:25–13:03
Vijaya Muhurta	14:20–14:58
Godhuli	17:32–18:00
Pradosha	17:32–20:24
Nishitha	00:14–01:12 (15.02)
Amrita Kalam	09:30–11:17

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	11:32–12:44
Yamaganda	15:08–16:20
Gulika Kalam	09:08–10:20
Dur Muhurta	09:51–10:30, 13:03–13:42
Varjyam	00:39–02:26 (15.02)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 08:41–09:22, 10:14–17:32

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 08:41–09:22, 10:14–17:32
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 08:41–09:22, 10:14–17:32
Bathing, washing hair	good 16:39–17:01

Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Purva-Phalguni until 16:39, Uttara-Phalguni from 16:39; tithi Krishna-dvitya; lagna Kumbha 07:56, Mina 08:41, Mesha 09:22, Vrishabha 10:14, Mithuna 11:41, Karka 14:04, Simha 17:01

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Purva-Phalguni (until 16:39) — ill health; Uttara-Phalguni (from 16:39) — destruction of all diseases; Friday — universal respect.

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Favourable day · score S = +4

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

Auspicious time begins after 16:39

+1 Anandadi: Siddhi 07:56–16:39+1 Yoga Sukarma 07:56–21:45+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 07:56–19:22+1 Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 07:56–16:390 Auspicious nakshatra 16:39–07:54 (15.02)0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:56–19:22 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 07:56–16:39

Panchanga at sunrise 07:56

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra), Anandadi: Utpata
Month	Magha (amanta) · Phalguna (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Angirasa (No. 6) · Shaka 1794 · Vikram 1929 more

At sunrise 07:54

Tithi	3Krishna-tritya (Jaya, Vishnu) · until 21:33 more
Nakshatra	Uttara-Phalguni, pada 3 (fixed, Aryaman (Lord of Hospitality), Sun) · until 19:19 more
Yoga	Dhriti (“steadfastness, firmness”, auspicious) · until 22:20 more
Karana	Vanija (movable) · until 08:29 more
Vara	Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Kumbha (Aquarius), Moon: Kanya (Virgo)

Changes during the day

from 08:29	karana Vishti
from 19:19	nakshatra Hasta
from 21:33	tithi Krishna-chaturti
from 21:33	karana Bava
from 22:20	yoga Shula

Sun and Moon

Dawn	07:16
Sunrise	07:54
Noon	12:44
Sunset	17:34
End of twilight	18:12
Moonrise	20:48
Moonset	09:14
Day length	9 h 39 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Phalguni (07:54–17:34) is good for sowing.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 08:29–17:34: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 21:33–07:52 (16.02)

Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 07:54–19:19 Yamaghanta 19:19–07:52 (16.02)

Anandadi: Utpata 07:54–19:19 Anandadi: Mrityu 19:19–07:52 (16.02)

Bhadra in the netherworld: 08:29–21:33; Bhadra Puchha 16:58–18:17; Bhadra Mukha 18:17–20:28

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	05:59–06:57
Abhijit Muhurta	12:25–13:03
Vijaya Muhurta	14:21–14:59
Godhuli	17:34–18:02
Pradosha	17:34–20:25
Nishitha	00:14–01:11 (16.02)
Amrita Kalam	11:19–13:06

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	10:19–11:32
Yamaganda	13:56–15:09
Gulika Kalam	07:54–09:07
Dur Muhurta	07:54–08:33, 08:33–09:11
Varjyam	04:34–06:20 (16.02)

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 08:37–09:18, 10:10–16:57
Cutting toenails	average throughout the daytime
Bathing, washing hair	average throughout the daytime

Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni; tithi Krishna-tritya; lagna Kumbha 07:54, Mina 08:37, Mesha 09:18, Vrishabha 10:10, Mithuna 11:37, Karka 14:00, Simha 16:57

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Uttara-Phalguni — destruction of all diseases; Saturday — decline of physical strength.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −5

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

+1 Auspicious nakshatra 07:54–19:19+1 Yoga Dhriti 07:54–22:20+1 Auspicious tithi 07:54–21:33−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−2 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 07:54–19:19−2 Vishti (Bhadra) 08:29–21:33−3 Anandadi: Utpata 07:54–19:19

Panchanga at sunrise 07:54

Summary	Favourable day — Amrita Siddhi Yoga, Anandadi: Manasa
Month	Magha (amanta) · Phalguna (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Angirasa (No. 6) · Shaka 1794 · Vikram 1929 more
Festivals	Sankashti Chaturthi (Dwijapriya)

At sunrise 07:52

Tithi	4Krishna-chaturti (Rikta, Yama) · until 23:28 more
Nakshatra	Hasta, pada 2 (light, Savitar (Animating, Awakening), Moon) · until 21:45 more
Yoga	Shula (“spear, sharp pain”, inauspicious) · until 22:42 more
Karana	Bava (movable) · until 10:33 more
Vara	Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Kumbha (Aquarius), Moon: Kanya (Virgo)

Changes during the day

from 10:33	karana Balava
from 21:45	nakshatra Chitra
from 22:42	yoga Ganda
from 23:28	tithi Krishna-panchami
from 23:28	karana Kaulava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	07:13
Sunrise	07:52
Noon	12:44
Sunset	17:36
End of twilight	18:14
Moonrise	22:03
Moonset	09:22
Day length	9 h 44 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, Hasta (07:52–17:36) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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Festivals and periods

Sankashti Chaturthi (Dwijapriya) · Ganesha

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

Rule: at moonrise, 22:03
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Muhurta

Amrita Siddhi Yoga 07:52–21:45 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 07:52–21:45

Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:52–23:28

Anandadi: Manasa 07:52–21:45 Anandadi: Padma 21:45–07:50 (17.02)

Surya Dagdha tithi: Krishna-chaturti

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	05:57–06:55
Abhijit Muhurta	12:24–13:03
Vijaya Muhurta	14:21–15:00
Godhuli	17:36–18:05
Pradosha	17:36–20:27
Nishitha	00:14–01:11 (17.02)
Amrita Kalam	15:08–16:54

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	16:23–17:36
Yamaganda	12:44–13:57
Gulika Kalam	15:10–16:23
Dur Muhurta	16:18–16:57
Varjyam	06:26–08:10 (17.02)

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 08:33–09:14, 10:06–16:53

Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Hasta; tithi Krishna-chaturti; lagna Kumbha 07:52, Mina 08:33, Mesha 09:14, Vrishabha 10:06, Mithuna 11:33, Karka 13:56, Simha 16:53

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Hasta — imparting radiance (to the person); Sunday — physical well-being.

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

Krishna-chaturti 07:52–17:36: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Favourable day · score S = +3

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

+4 Amrita Siddhi Yoga 07:52–21:45+1 Anandadi: Manasa 07:52–21:45+1 Auspicious nakshatra 07:52–21:450 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:52–23:28 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Surya Dagdha tithi 07:52–23:28−2 Rikta tithi 07:52–23:28

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 07:52

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Auspicious nakshatra, Auspicious weekday; cons: Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra), Anandadi: Mudgara
Month	Magha (amanta) · Phalguna (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Angirasa (No. 6) · Shaka 1794 · Vikram 1929 more

At sunrise 07:50

Tithi	5Krishna-panchami (Purna, Soma) · until 01:01 (18.02) more
Nakshatra	Chitra, pada 2 (soft, Tvashtri (Heavenly Architect) or Vishwakarma (Vastu God), Mars) · until 23:49 more
Yoga	Ganda (“danger, knot”, inauspicious) · until 22:48 more
Karana	Kaulava (movable) · until 12:18 more
Vara	Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Kumbha (Aquarius), Moon: Kanya (Virgo)

Changes during the day

from 12:18	karana Taitila
from 22:48	yoga Vriddhi
from 23:49	nakshatra Swati
from 01:01 (18.02)	tithi Krishna-shashti
from 01:01 (18.02)	karana Gara

Sun and Moon

Dawn	07:11
Sunrise	07:50
Noon	12:43
Sunset	17:38
End of twilight	18:17
Moonrise	23:19
Moonset	09:30
Day length	9 h 48 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Chitra (07:50–17:38) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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Muhurta

Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 07:50–23:49 Hutashana Yoga 01:01–07:47 (18.02) Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 01:01–07:47 (18.02)

Anandadi: Chhatra 23:49–07:47 (18.02) Anandadi: Mudgara 07:50–23:49

Gandanta (tithi): 00:35–01:26 (18.02)

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 (18.02)
Amrita Kalam	16:52–18:36

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	09:03–10:17
Yamaganda	11:30–12:44
Gulika Kalam	13:57–15:11
Dur Muhurta	13:04–13:43, 15:01–15:40
Varjyam	06:26–08:10, 05:47–07:29 (18.02)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 08:30–09:10, 10:02–16:50

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 08:30–09:10, 10:02–16:50
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	good 08:30–09:10, 10:02–16:50
Bathing, washing hair	good 08:30–09:10, 10:02–16:50

Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Chitra; tithi Krishna-panchami; lagna Kumbha 07:50, Mina 08:30, Mesha 09:10, Vrishabha 10:02, Mithuna 11:29, Karka 13:52, Simha 16:50

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Chitra — improvement of well-being; Monday — clear, bright complexion.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = −1

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

+1 Auspicious nakshatra 07:50–23:49+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 07:50–01:01 (18.02)−1 Anandadi: Mudgara 07:50–23:49−3 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 07:50–23:49

Panchanga at sunrise 07:50

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Anandadi: Dhwaja, Auspicious nakshatra; cons: Mrityu 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	Angirasa (No. 6) · Shaka 1794 · Vikram 1929 more

At sunrise 07:47

Tithi	6Krishna-shashti (Nanda, Kartikeya) · until 02:02 (19.02) more
Nakshatra	Swati, pada 2 (movable, Waiu (Wind), Rahu) · until 01:24 (19.02) more
Yoga	Vriddhi (“growth, increase”, auspicious) · until 22:31 more
Karana	Gara (movable) · until 13:36 more
Vara	Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Kumbha (Aquarius), Moon: Tula (Libra)

Changes during the day

from 13:36	karana Vanija
from 22:31	yoga Dhruva
from 01:24 (19.02)	nakshatra Vishakha
from 02:02 (19.02)	tithi Krishna-saptami
from 02:02 (19.02)	karana Vishti

Sun and Moon

Dawn	07:09
Sunrise	07:47
Noon	12:43
Sunset	17:40
End of twilight	18:19
Moonrise	none
Moonset	09:39
Day length	9 h 53 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

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 (07:47–17:40) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 01:24–07:45 (19.02) Tripushkar Yoga 02:02–07:45 (19.02)

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:47–02:02 (19.02) Hutashana Yoga 02:02–07:45 (19.02) Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 02:02–07:45 (19.02)

Anandadi: Dhwaja 07:47–01:24 (19.02) Anandadi: Shrivatsa 01:24–07:45 (19.02)

Bhadra in the netherworld: 02:02–14:20 (19.02); Bhadra Puchha 06:55–08:08 (19.02); Bhadra Mukha 08:08–10:10 (19.02)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	05:54–06:51
Abhijit Muhurta	12:24–13:04
Vijaya Muhurta	14:23–15:02
Godhuli	17:40–18:09
Pradosha	17:40–20:29
Nishitha	00:14–01:11 (19.02)
Amrita Kalam	16:01–17:43

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	15:12–16:26
Yamaganda	10:16–11:30
Gulika Kalam	12:44–13:58
Dur Muhurta	09:46–10:25, 23:18–00:14 (19.02)
Varjyam	07:14–08:54 (19.02)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 08:26–09:06, 09:58–16:46

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 08:26–09:06, 09:58–16:46
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 08:26–09:06, 09:58–16:46
Bathing, washing hair	average 08:26–09:06, 09:58–16:46

Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Swati; tithi Krishna-shashti; lagna Kumbha 07:47, Mina 08:26, Mesha 09:06, Vrishabha 09:58, Mithuna 11:25, Karka 13:48, Simha 16:46

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Swati — relief from all suffering; Tuesday — harm to longevity.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = 0

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

+1 Anandadi: Dhwaja 07:47–01:24 (19.02)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 07:47–01:24 (19.02)+1 Yoga Vriddhi 07:47–22:310 Tripushkar Yoga 02:02–07:45 (19.02)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:47–02:02 (19.02)

Panchanga at sunrise 07:47

Summary	Best day — Ravi Yoga, Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi); auspicious time — after 14:20
Month	Magha (amanta) · Phalguna (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Angirasa (No. 6) · Shaka 1794 · Vikram 1929 more

At sunrise 07:45

Tithi	7Krishna-saptami (Bhadra, Indra) · until 02:27 (20.02) more
Nakshatra	Vishakha, pada 2 (mixed, Indra and Agni, Jupiter) · until 02:24 (20.02) more
Yoga	Dhruva (“fixed, constant (the Pole Star)”, auspicious) · until 21:46 more
Karana	Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 14:20 more
Vara	Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Kumbha (Aquarius), Moon: Tula (Libra)

Changes during the day

from 14:20	karana Bava
from 21:46	yoga Vyaghata
from 02:24 (20.02)	nakshatra Anuradha
from 02:27 (20.02)	tithi Krishna-ashtami
from 02:27 (20.02)	karana Balava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	07:07
Sunrise	07:45
Noon	12:43
Sunset	17:43
End of twilight	18:21
Moonrise	00:39
Moonset	09:50
Day length	9 h 57 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

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 (07:45–17:43) is good for sowing, for root crops.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 07:45–14:20: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 07:45–02:24 (20.02) Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:45–02:27 (20.02) Amrita Siddhi Yoga 02:24–02:27 (20.02) Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 02:24–07:43 (20.02)

Amrita Siddhi turned to poison 02:27–07:43 (20.02) Hutashana Yoga 02:27–07:43 (20.02) Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 02:27–07:43 (20.02)

Anandadi: Prajapati 07:45–02:24 (20.02) Anandadi: Saumya 02:24–07:43 (20.02)

Bhadra in the netherworld: 02:02–14:20; Bhadra Puchha 06:55–08:08; Bhadra Mukha 08:08–10:10

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	05:52–06:49
Abhijit Muhurta	none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday
Vijaya Muhurta	14:23–15:03
Godhuli	17:43–18:11
Pradosha	17:43–20:31
Nishitha	00:15–01:11 (20.02)
Amrita Kalam	17:14–18:54

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	12:44–13:58
Yamaganda	09:00–10:14
Gulika Kalam	11:29–12:44
Dur Muhurta	12:24–13:04
Varjyam	07:14–08:54, 06:27–08:04 (20.02)

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 Wednesday; nakshatra Vishakha; tithi Krishna-saptami; lagna Kumbha 07:45, Mina 08:22, Mesha 09:02, Vrishabha 09:54, Mithuna 11:21, Karka 13:44, Simha 16:42

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Vishakha — loss of money; 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

Best day · score S = +5

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

Auspicious time begins after 14:20

+2 Ravi Yoga 07:45–02:24 (20.02)+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:45–02:27 (20.02)+1 Anandadi: Prajapati 07:45–02:24 (20.02)+1 Yoga Dhruva 07:45–21:46+1 Auspicious weekday−2 Vishti (Bhadra) 07:45–14:20

Panchanga at sunrise 07:45

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Anandadi: Ananda; cons: Krakacha Yoga, Ashtami
Month	Magha (amanta) · Phalguna (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Angirasa (No. 6) · Shaka 1794 · Vikram 1929 more
Festivals	Kalashtami

At sunrise 07:43

Tithi	8Krishna-ashtami (Jaya, Vasus) · until 02:08 (21.02) more
Nakshatra	Anuradha, pada 1 (soft, Mitra (Friend), Saturn) · until 02:41 (21.02) more
Yoga	Vyaghata (“crushing blow”, inauspicious) · until 20:28 more
Karana	Balava (movable) · until 14:23 more
Vara	Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Kumbha (Aquarius), Moon: Vrischika (Scorpio)

Changes during the day

from 14:23	karana Kaulava
from 20:28	yoga Harshana
from 02:08 (21.02)	tithi Krishna-navami
from 02:08 (21.02)	karana Taitila
from 02:41 (21.02)	nakshatra Jyestha

Sun and Moon

Dawn	07:05
Sunrise	07:43
Noon	12:43
Sunset	17:45
End of twilight	18:23
Moonrise	02:02
Moonset	10:06
Day length	10 h 02 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise

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 (07:43–17:45) is good for sowing, 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, 17:45–20:32
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Muhurta

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 07:43–02:41 (21.02)

Krakacha Yoga 07:43–02:08 (21.02) Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:43–02:08 (21.02) Hutashana Yoga 02:08–07:40 (21.02) Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 02:08–07:40 (21.02)

Anandadi: Ananda 07:43–02:41 (21.02) Anandadi: Kaladanda 02:41–07:40 (21.02)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	05:51–06:47
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 (21.02)
Amrita Kalam	16:10–17:47

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	13:59–15:14
Yamaganda	07:43–08:58
Gulika Kalam	10:13–11:28
Dur Muhurta	11:03–11:43, 15:04–15:44
Varjyam	06:27–08:04

Haircut and shaving

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

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

Cutting hair, shaving	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Bathing, washing hair	good 08:18–08:58, 09:50–16:38

Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Anuradha; tithi Krishna-ashtami; lagna Kumbha 07:43, Mina 08:18, Mesha 08:58, Vrishabha 09:50, Mithuna 11:17, Karka 13:40, Simha 16:38

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

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

Krishna-ashtami 07:43–17:45: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = +2

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

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 07:43–02:41 (21.02)+1 Anandadi: Ananda 07:43–02:41 (21.02)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 07:43–02:41 (21.02)+1 Auspicious weekday0 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:43–02:08 (21.02) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Ashtami 07:43–02:08 (21.02)−3 Krakacha Yoga 07:43–02:08 (21.02)

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 07:43

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra), Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi)
Month	Magha (amanta) · Phalguna (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Angirasa (No. 6) · Shaka 1794 · Vikram 1929 more

At sunrise 07:40

Tithi	9Krishna-navami (Rikta, Serpent (Naga)) · until 01:03 (22.02) more
Nakshatra	Jyestha, pada 1 (sharp, Indra (Leader of the Gods), Mercury) · until 02:15 (22.02) more Gandamula
Yoga	Harshana (“delighting”, auspicious) · until 18:36 more
Karana	Taitila (movable) · until 13:41 more
Vara	Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Kumbha (Aquarius), Moon: Vrischika (Scorpio)

Changes during the day

from 13:41	karana Gara
from 18:36	yoga Vajra
from 01:03 (22.02)	tithi Krishna-dashami
from 01:03 (22.02)	karana Vanija
from 02:15 (22.02)	nakshatra Mula

Sun and Moon

Dawn	07:02
Sunrise	07:40
Noon	12:43
Sunset	17:47
End of twilight	18:25
Moonrise	03:28
Moonset	10:28
Day length	10 h 06 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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 (07:40–17:47) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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Muhurta

Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:40–01:03 (22.02) Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 07:40–02:15 (22.02) Hutashana Yoga 01:03–07:38 (22.02)

Anandadi: Chara 07:40–02:15 (22.02) Anandadi: Sthira 02:15–07:38 (22.02)

Gandanta (nakshatra): 20:26–08:01 (22.02)
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Jyestha

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 (22.02)
Amrita Kalam	17:37–19:11

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	11:28–12:43
Yamaganda	15:15–16:31
Gulika Kalam	08:56–10:12
Dur Muhurta	09:41–10:22, 13:04–13:44
Varjyam	08:11–09:45

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 08:14–08:55, 09:47–16:34

Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Jyestha; tithi Krishna-navami; lagna Kumbha 07:40, Mina 08:14, Mesha 08:55, Vrishabha 09:47, Mithuna 11:13, Karka 13:36, Simha 16:34

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Jyestha — loss (reduction) of landed property (real estate); Friday — universal respect.

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

Krishna-navami 07:40–17:47: 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).
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 = −5

+1 Anandadi: Chara 07:40–02:15 (22.02)+1 Yoga Harshana 07:40–18:36+1 Auspicious weekday−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 07:40–02:15 (22.02)−2 Rikta tithi 07:40–01:03 (22.02)−2 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:40–01:03 (22.02)−3 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 07:40–02:15 (22.02)

Panchanga at sunrise 07:40

Summary	Unfavourable day — many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower), Vishti (Bhadra)
Month	Magha (amanta) · Phalguna (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Angirasa (No. 6) · Shaka 1794 · Vikram 1929 more

At sunrise 07:38

Tithi	10Krishna-dashami (Purna, Dharma) · until 23:13 more
Nakshatra	Mula, pada 1 (sharp, Nirriti (Goddess of Destruction or Alakshmi), Ketu) · until 01:03 (23.02) more Gandamula
Yoga	Vajra (“diamond, thunderbolt”, inauspicious) · until 16:07 more
Karana	Vanija (movable) · until 12:14 more
Vara	Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Kumbha (Aquarius), Moon: Dhanu (Sagittarius)

Changes during the day

from 12:14	karana Vishti
from 16:07	yoga Siddhi
from 23:13	tithi Krishna-ekadashi
from 23:13	karana Bava
from 01:03 (23.02)	nakshatra Purva-Ashadha

Sun and Moon

Dawn	07:00
Sunrise	07:38
Noon	12:43
Sunset	17:49
End of twilight	18:27
Moonrise	04:52
Moonset	11:04
Day length	10 h 11 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise

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 (07:38–17:49) is good for sowing, for root crops.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 12:14–17:49: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Muhurta

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:38–23:13 Hutashana Yoga 23:13–07:35 (23.02)

Anandadi: Matanga 01:03–07:35 (23.02) Anandadi: Gada 07:38–01:03 (23.02)

Bhadra in the netherworld: 12:14–23:13; Bhadra Puchha 13:48–14:55; Bhadra Mukha 14:55–16:45
Gandanta (nakshatra): 20:26 (21.02)–08:01
Gandanta (tithi): 22:51–23:35
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Mula

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	05:47–06:42
Abhijit Muhurta	12:23–13:04
Vijaya Muhurta	14:25–15:06
Godhuli	17:49–18:17
Pradosha	17:49–20:34
Nishitha	00:15–01:10 (23.02)
Amrita Kalam	18:58–20:30

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	10:11–11:27
Yamaganda	14:00–15:16
Gulika Kalam	07:38–08:54
Dur Muhurta	07:38–08:19, 08:19–08:59
Varjyam	23:32–01:03 (23.02)

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 08:10–08:51, 09:43–16:30

Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Mula; tithi Krishna-dashami; lagna Kumbha 07:38, Mina 08:10, Mesha 08:51, Vrishabha 09:43, Mithuna 11:09, Karka 13:32, Simha 16:30

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Mula — ruin of the family; Saturday — decline of physical strength.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Unfavourable day · score S = −8

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

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

0 Yoga Siddhi 16:07–07:35 (23.02)−1 Anandadi: Gada 07:38–01:03 (23.02)−1 Gandanta 07:38–08:01−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 07:38–01:03 (23.02)−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:38–23:13−2 Vishti (Bhadra) 12:14–23:13

Panchanga at sunrise 07:38

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Yoga Siddhi, Anandadi: Shubha; cons: Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi), Vyatipata
Month	Magha (amanta) · Phalguna (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Angirasa (No. 6) · Shaka 1794 · Vikram 1929 more
Festivals	Vijaya Ekadashi

At sunrise 07:35

Tithi	11Krishna-ekadashi (Nanda, Rudra) · until 20:42 more
Nakshatra	Purva-Ashadha, pada 2 (fierce, Varuna, Venus) · until 23:11 more
Yoga	Siddhi (“success, accomplishment”, auspicious) · until 13:03 more
Karana	Bava (movable) · until 10:02 more
Vara	Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Kumbha (Aquarius), Moon: Dhanu (Sagittarius)

Changes during the day

from 10:02	karana Balava
from 13:03	yoga Vyatipata
from 20:42	tithi Krishna-dvadashi
from 20:42	karana Kaulava
from 23:11	nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha
from 07:12 (24.02)	karana Taitila

Sun and Moon

Dawn	06:58
Sunrise	07:35
Noon	12:43
Sunset	17:51
End of twilight	18:29
Moonrise	06:04
Moonset	12:00
Day length	10 h 15 min

Gardener’s calendar

tasks at sunrise: good — 3, average — 2, 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, Purva-Ashadha (07:35–17:51) is good for root crops.

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Festivals and periods

Vijaya Ekadashi · Vishnu

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

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 23:13 (22.02)–20:42
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Parana (breaking the fast): 07:33–09:37 (24.02)

Muhurta

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 23:11–07:33 (24.02) Tripushkar Yoga 23:11–07:33 (24.02)

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:35–20:42 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 20:42–07:33 (24.02) Hutashana Yoga 20:42–07:33 (24.02) Krakacha Yoga 20:42–07:33 (24.02)

Anandadi: Shubha 07:35–23:11 Anandadi: Amrita 23:11–07:33 (24.02)

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	17:51–20:35
Nishitha	00:15–01:09 (24.02)
Amrita Kalam	18:46–20:14

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	16:34–17:51
Yamaganda	12:43–14:00
Gulika Kalam	15:17–16:34
Dur Muhurta	16:29–17:10
Varjyam	09:55–11:23, 06:23–07:49 (24.02)

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 throughout the daytime

Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Purva-Ashadha; tithi Krishna-ekadashi; lagna Kumbha 07:35, Mina 08:06, Mesha 08:47, Vrishabha 09:39, Mithuna 11:05, Karka 13:28, Simha 16:26

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Purva-Ashadha — ruin of the family; Sunday — physical well-being.

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

Vyatipata 13:03–17:51: auspicious undertakings, including haircuts, are avoided during this yoga (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Cautions:

Ekadashi: by custom, those who fast on this day do not cut their hair or shave.
Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = −1

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

+2 Yoga Siddhi 07:35–13:03+1 Anandadi: Shubha 07:35–23:110 Tripushkar Yoga 23:11–07:33 (24.02)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 07:35–23:11−1 Vyatipata 13:03–07:33 (24.02)−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:35–20:42

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

Panchanga at sunrise 07:35

Summary	Unfavourable day — Anandadi: Mrityu, Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi)
Month	Magha (amanta) · Phalguna (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Angirasa (No. 6) · Shaka 1794 · Vikram 1929 more
Festivals	Soma Pradosha

At sunrise 07:33

Tithi	12Krishna-dvadashi (Bhadra, Sun (Ravi)) · until 17:35 more
Nakshatra	Uttara-Ashadha, pada 2 (fixed, Vishva-Deva (All Gods), Sun) · until 20:46 more
Yoga	Vyatipata (“calamity, downfall”, inauspicious) · until 09:29 more
Karana	Taitila (movable) · until 17:35 more
Vara	Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Kumbha (Aquarius), Moon: Makara (Capricorn)

Changes during the day

from 09:29	yoga Variyana
from 17:35	tithi Krishna-trayodashi
from 17:35	karana Gara
from 20:46	nakshatra Shravana
from 03:52 (25.02)	karana Vanija
from 05:30 (25.02)	yoga Parigha

Sun and Moon

Dawn	06:55
Sunrise	07:33
Noon	12:43
Sunset	17:53
End of twilight	18:31
Moonrise	06:57
Moonset	13:20
Day length	10 h 20 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 17:35

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Ashadha (07:33–17:53) is good for sowing.

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Festivals and periods

Soma Pradosha · Shiva

A Pradosha falling on a Monday — the day of the Moon and Shiva: especially favourable for the fulfilment of wishes and for family well-being.

Rule: pradosha vyapini: 3 muhurtas after sunset, 17:53–20:37
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Muhurta

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 20:46–07:30 (25.02)

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:33–17:35

Anandadi: Siddhi 22:11–07:30 (25.02) Anandadi: Mrityu 07:33–15:25 Anandadi: Kana 15:25–22:11

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	05:43–06:38
Abhijit Muhurta	12:22–13:04
Vijaya Muhurta	14:26–15:08
Godhuli	17:53–18:20
Pradosha	17:53–20:37
Nishitha	00:15–01:09 (25.02)
Amrita Kalam	15:01–16:27

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	08:50–10:08
Yamaganda	11:26–12:43
Gulika Kalam	14:01–15:18
Dur Muhurta	13:04–13:45, 15:08–15:49
Varjyam	06:23–07:49, 00:17–01:42 (25.02)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 09:35–16:22

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

Cutting hair, shaving	good 09:35–16:22
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	good 09:35–16:22
Bathing, washing hair	good 08:02–08:43, 09:35–16:22

Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha; tithi Krishna-dvadashi until 17:35, Krishna-trayodashi from 17:35; lagna Kumbha 07:33, Mina 08:02, Mesha 08:43, Vrishabha 09:35, Mithuna 11:01, Karka 13:25, Simha 16:22

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Uttara-Ashadha — improved health; Monday — clear, bright complexion.

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

Vyatipata 07:33–09:29: 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).
Monday: according to the Kalaprakashika, it is good for a haircut only during the waxing Moon.

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Unfavourable day · score S = −3

Strict prohibition: Anandadi: Mrityu

+1 Auspicious nakshatra 07:33–20:46+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Yoga Variyana 09:29–05:30 (25.02)−1 Vyatipata 07:33–09:29−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:33–17:35−3 Anandadi: Mrityu 07:33–15:25

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

Panchanga at sunrise 07:33

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Auspicious nakshatra; cons: Krishna Chaturdashi, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
Month	Magha (amanta) · Phalguna (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Angirasa (No. 6) · Shaka 1794 · Vikram 1929 more
Festivals	Maha Shivaratri

At sunrise 07:30

Tithi	13Krishna-trayodashi (Jaya, God of Love) · until 14:03 more
Nakshatra	Shravana, pada 3 (movable, Shri Vishnu, Moon) · until 17:55 more
Yoga	Parigha (“bolt, barrier”, inauspicious) · until 01:15 (26.02) more
Karana	Vanija (movable) · until 14:03 more
Vara	Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Kumbha (Aquarius), Moon: Makara (Capricorn)

Changes during the day

from 14:03	tithi Krishna-chaturdashi
from 14:03	karana Vishti
from 17:55	nakshatra Dhanishtha
from 00:10 (26.02)	karana Shakuni
from 01:15 (26.02)	yoga Shiva

Sun and Moon

Dawn	06:53
Sunrise	07:30
Noon	12:42
Sunset	17:55
End of twilight	18:33
Moonrise	07:32
Moonset	14:55
Day length	10 h 24 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 14:03	from 17:55

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Shravana (07:30–17:55) is good for sowing.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 14:03–17:55: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Krishna-chaturdashi 14:03–17:55: according to the Kalaprakashika, ploughing on Chaturdashi puts the owner’s life in danger.

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Festivals and periods

Maha Shivaratri · Shiva

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

Rule: nishitha vyapini: midnight, 00:15–01:09 (26.02)
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:30–14:03

Anandadi: Lumbaka 07:30–17:55 Anandadi: Utpata 17:55–07:28 (26.02)

Bhadra in the netherworld: 14:03–00:10 (26.02); Bhadra Mukha 14:03–15:44; Bhadra Puchha 23:08–00:09 (26.02)
Agni Panchaka: 04:24 (26.02)–04:19 (02.03)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	05:42–06:36
Abhijit Muhurta	12:22–13:04
Vijaya Muhurta	14:27–15:09
Godhuli	17:55–18:22
Pradosha	17:55–20:38
Nishitha	00:15–01:09 (26.02)
Amrita Kalam	08:45–10:10, 05:47–07:11 (26.02)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	15:19–16:37
Yamaganda	10:07–11:25
Gulika Kalam	12:43–14:01
Dur Muhurta	09:35–10:17, 23:20–00:15 (26.02)
Varjyam	21:25–22:48

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 07:58–08:39, 09:31–14:03

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 07:58–08:39, 09:31–14:03
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 07:58–08:39, 09:31–14:03
Bathing, washing hair	average 07:58–08:39, 09:31–16:18

Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Shravana until 17:55, Dhanishtha from 17:55; tithi Krishna-trayodashi until 14:03, Krishna-chaturdashi from 14:03; lagna Kumbha 07:30, Mina 07:58, Mesha 08:39, Vrishabha 09:31, Mithuna 10:57, Karka 13:21, Simha 16:18

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Shravana (until 17:55) — bodily development (physical growth); Dhanishtha (from 17:55) — longevity (increased vitality); Tuesday — harm to longevity.

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

Krishna-chaturdashi 14:03–17:55: 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

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 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:30–14:03+1 Auspicious nakshatra 07:30–17:55−1 Vishti (Bhadra) 14:03–00:10 (26.02)−1 Anandadi: Lumbaka 07:30–17:55−1 Yoga Parigha 07:30–15:22−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Krishna Chaturdashi 14:03–07:28 (26.02)

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

Panchanga at sunrise 07:30

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Krishna Chaturdashi, Kshaya tithi
Month	Magha (amanta) · Phalguna (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Angirasa (No. 6) · Shaka 1794 · Vikram 1929 more
Festivals	Magha Amavasya

At sunrise 07:28

Tithi	14Krishna-chaturdashi (Rikta, Kali) · until 10:14 more
Nakshatra	Dhanishtha, pada 3 (movable, Vasu (kind) - 8 phenomena of nature, assistants of Indra, Mars) · until 14:51 more
Yoga	Shiva (“auspicious, benevolent”, auspicious) · until 20:52 more
Karana	Shakuni (fixed, inauspicious) · until 10:14 more
Vara	Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Kumbha (Aquarius), Moon: Kumbha (Aquarius)

Changes during the day

from 10:14	tithi Amavasya (kshaya: not present at any sunrise)
from 10:14	karana Chatushpada
from 14:51	nakshatra Shatabhisha
from 20:18	karana Naga
from 20:52	yoga Siddha
from 06:22 (27.02)	tithi Shukla-pratipat
from 06:22 (27.02)	karana Kimstughna

Sun and Moon

Dawn	06:51
Sunrise	07:28
Noon	12:42
Sunset	17:57
End of twilight	18:35
Moonrise	07:55
Moonset	16:36
Day length	10 h 29 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 10:14	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, Shatabhisha (14:51–17:57) is good for sowing.
Shakuni 07:28–10:14: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it (it is suitable for sowing).
Chatushpada 10:14–17:57: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Krishna-chaturdashi 07:28–10:14: according to the Kalaprakashika, ploughing on Chaturdashi puts the owner’s life in danger.

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Festivals and periods

Magha Amavasya · Pitris (ancestors)

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

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 10:14–06:22 (27.02)
the kshaya tithi does not touch sunrise — the festival is on the day it begins

Muhurta

Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 07:28–14:51 Samvartaka Yoga 06:22–07:26 (27.02)

Anandadi: Mitra 07:28–14:51 Anandadi: Manasa 14:51–07:26 (27.02)

Agni Panchaka: 04:24–04:19 (02.03)
Gandanta (tithi): 06:02–06:42 (27.02)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	05:40–06:34
Abhijit Muhurta	none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday
Vijaya Muhurta	14:28–15:10
Godhuli	17:57–18:24
Pradosha	17:57–20:39
Nishitha	00:15–01:08 (27.02)
Amrita Kalam	05:29–06:53 (27.02)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	12:43–14:01
Yamaganda	08:47–10:05
Gulika Kalam	11:24–12:43
Dur Muhurta	12:22–13:04
Varjyam	21:08–22:31

Haircut and shaving

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

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

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

Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Dhanishtha until 14:51, Shatabhisha from 14:51; tithi Krishna-chaturdashi until 10:14, Amavasya from 10:14; lagna Kumbha 07:28, Mina 07:54, Mesha 08:35, Vrishabha 09:27, Mithuna 10:54, Karka 13:17, Simha 16:14

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Dhanishtha (until 14:51) — longevity (increased vitality); Shatabhisha (from 14:51) — gaining strength; Wednesday — favour of the authorities.

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

Krishna-chaturdashi 07:28–10:14: a Rikta and Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Amavasya 10:14–17:57: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −5

Avoid starting important matters: Krishna Chaturdashi, Kshaya tithi

+1 Anandadi: Mitra 07:28–14:51+1 Auspicious nakshatra 07:28–14:51+1 Yoga Shiva 07:28–20:52+1 Auspicious weekday−1 Panchaka all day−2 Kshaya tithi−3 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 07:28–14:51−3 Krishna Chaturdashi 07:28–10:14

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 07:28

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Yoga Siddha, Auspicious nakshatra; cons: Panchaka, Anandadi: Vajra
Month	Phalguna (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Angirasa (No. 6) · Shaka 1794 · Vikram 1929 more

At sunrise 07:26

Tithi	1Shukla-pratipat (Nanda, Brahma) · until 02:37 (28.02) more
Nakshatra	Shatabhisha, pada 4 (movable, Varuna, Rahu) · until 11:46 more
Yoga	Siddha (“perfected, accomplished”, auspicious) · until 16:30 more
Karana	Kimstughna (fixed) · until 16:28 more
Vara	Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Kumbha (Aquarius), Moon: Kumbha (Aquarius)

Changes during the day

from 11:46	nakshatra Purva-Bhadra
from 16:28	karana Bava
from 16:30	yoga Sadhya
from 02:37 (28.02)	tithi Shukla-dvitya
from 02:37 (28.02)	karana Balava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	06:48
Sunrise	07:26
Noon	12:42
Sunset	18:00
End of twilight	18:37
Moonrise	08:11
Moonset	18:16
Day length	10 h 34 min

Sky

New moon (Amavasya)	06:22

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 11:46

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, Shatabhisha (07:26–11:46) is good for sowing.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Bhadra (11:46–18:00) is good for root crops.
Kimstughna 07:26–16:28: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Muhurta

Anandadi: Vajra 07:26–11:46 Anandadi: Mudgara 11:46–07:23 (28.02)

Agni Panchaka: 04:24 (26.02)–04:19 (02.03)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	05:38–06:32
Abhijit Muhurta	12:21–13:04
Vijaya Muhurta	14:28–15:11
Godhuli	18:00–18:26
Pradosha	18:00–20:40
Nishitha	00:15–01:08 (28.02)
Amrita Kalam	01:49–03:13 (28.02)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	14:02–15:21
Yamaganda	07:26–08:45
Gulika Kalam	10:04–11:23
Dur Muhurta	10:57–11:39, 15:11–15:53
Varjyam	17:23–18:47

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 07:26–16:10

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 07:26–16:10
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 07:26–16:10
Bathing, washing hair	average 07:26–16:10

Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Shatabhisha until 11:46, Purva-Bhadra from 11:46; tithi Shukla-pratipat; lagna Kumbha 07:26, Mina 07:50, Mesha 08:31, Vrishabha 09:23, Mithuna 10:50, Karka 13:13, Simha 16:10

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Shatabhisha (until 11:46) — gaining strength; Purva-Bhadra (from 11:46) — facing death (dangers); Thursday — success.

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = +1

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

+2 Yoga Siddha 07:26–16:30+1 Auspicious nakshatra 07:26–11:46+1 Auspicious weekday−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 11:46–07:23 (28.02)−1 Anandadi: Vajra 07:26–11:46−1 Panchaka all day

Panchanga at sunrise 07:26

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Yoga Shubha, Anandadi: Dhwaja; cons: Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi), Fierce or sharp nakshatra
Month	Phalguna (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Angirasa (No. 6) · Shaka 1794 · Vikram 1929 more
Festivals	Chandra Darshan

At sunrise 07:23

Tithi	2Shukla-dvitya (Bhadra, Vidhatr) · until 23:11 more
Nakshatra	Purva-Bhadra, pada 4 (fierce, Aja Ekapad - sunbeam or lightning strike, Jupiter) · until 08:51 more
Yoga	Sadhya (“attainable, amenable”, auspicious) · until 12:20 more
Karana	Balava (movable) · until 12:51 more
Vara	Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Kumbha (Aquarius), Moon: Mina (Pisces)

Changes during the day

from 08:51	nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra
from 12:20	yoga Shubha
from 12:51	karana Kaulava
from 23:11	tithi Shukla-tritya
from 23:11	karana Taitila
from 06:18 (01.03)	nakshatra Revati

Sun and Moon

Dawn	06:46
Sunrise	07:23
Noon	12:42
Sunset	18:02
End of twilight	18:39
Moonrise	08:23
Moonset	19:52
Day length	10 h 38 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 08:51

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Bhadra (07:23–08:51) is good for root crops.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Bhadra (08:51–18:02) 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, 18:02–19:52
Crescent Moon above the horizon after sunset: 18:02–19:52

Muhurta

Amrita Siddhi Yoga 06:18–07:21 (01.03) Ravi Yoga 06:18–07:21 (01.03) Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 06:18–07:21 (01.03)

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:23–23:11 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 23:11–06:18 (01.03)

Anandadi: Dhwaja 08:51–06:18 (01.03) Anandadi: Shrivatsa 06:18–07:21 (01.03) Anandadi: Dhwanksha 07:23–08:51

Agni Panchaka: 04:24 (26.02)–04:19 (02.03)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	05:36–06:30
Abhijit Muhurta	12:21–13:04
Vijaya Muhurta	14:29–15:11
Godhuli	18:02–18:28
Pradosha	18:02–20:41
Nishitha	00:15–01:08 (01.03)
Amrita Kalam	02:01–03:27 (01.03)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	11:23–12:42
Yamaganda	15:22–16:42
Gulika Kalam	08:43–10:03
Dur Muhurta	09:31–10:13, 13:04–13:46
Varjyam	17:26–18:52

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 09:19–16:06

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

Cutting hair, shaving	good 09:19–16:06
Cutting fingernails	good 09:19–16:06
Cutting toenails	average 07:46–08:27, 08:51–18:02
Bathing, washing hair	good 09:19–16:06

Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Purva-Bhadra until 08:51, Uttara-Bhadra from 08:51; tithi Shukla-dvitya; lagna Kumbha 07:23, Mina 07:46, Mesha 08:27, Vrishabha 09:19, Mithuna 10:46, Karka 13:09, Simha 16:06

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Purva-Bhadra (until 08:51) — facing death (dangers); Uttara-Bhadra (from 08:51) — a good life; Friday — universal respect.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = +1

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

+1 Yoga Shubha 12:20–07:21 (01.03)+1 Anandadi: Dhwaja 08:51–06:18 (01.03)+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 07:23–23:11+1 Auspicious nakshatra 08:51–06:18 (01.03)0 Anandadi: Dhwanksha 07:23–08:51−1 Panchaka all day−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 07:23–08:51−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:23–23:11

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

Panchanga at sunrise 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

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

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

Angirasa (No. 6 of 60, “descendant of the sage Angiras”) — A year of plenty and the joys of life: favourable for rites, study and charity.
Northern samvatsara: Tarana (No. 18)
Shaka Samvat 1794 · Vikram Samvat 1929 · Kali Yuga 4973
Next year — Shrimukha, from the new moon before Ugadi (the start of Chaitra) 28.03.1873
In South India (Shaka Samvat, lunar reckoning) the years of the 60-year cycle follow one another without a break, and the name of the year changes at Ugadi — at the start of Chaitra, on the first tithi of the bright half.

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

Uttara-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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra
Planting and sowing are allowed.

Shukla-panchami
do not fell trees, any undertakings

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

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.

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: 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.

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.

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

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.

Dosha-free Panchaka
Began on a Wednesday or Thursday: carries no particular dosha, but the five prohibitions of Panchaka still apply.
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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Saturday
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Uttara-Bhadra
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

Shukla-panchami
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

Makara
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut

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

Mina
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut

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

Vrishabha
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut

Mithuna
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut

Karka
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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-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.

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.

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.

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 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-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: 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.

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

Revati
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-shashti
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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

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.

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.

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

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: 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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Ashwini
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-saptami
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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

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: 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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Tuesday
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Bharani
−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.

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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

Magha Gupta Navaratri, day 8
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.

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

Krittika
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-navami
−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.

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

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)

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.

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

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

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.

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

Rohini
+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)

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.

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

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

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

nakshatra 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

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.

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

Mrigashirsha
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-ekadashi
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

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)

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.

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

Shukla-dvadashi
neutral

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: 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: 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.

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.

Ardra
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-dvadashi
0 — does not affect the haircut rating

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

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

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 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

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: 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.

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

Punarvasu
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-triodashi
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

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

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

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

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

Shukla-triodashi
no pruning or felling

Shukla-chaturdashi
not good for sowing seeds, 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.

Pushya
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-chaturdashi
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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

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

Ashlesha (9)
Meaning: Wrapping around (like a snake), hugging
Symbol: Curled snake
Deity: Naga - the lord of snakes (Sharpa)
Type: sharp (tikshna, daruna) — For drastic actions: surgery, severing ties, taming, exorcism, fighting diseases and enemies; unsuitable for other auspicious undertakings (the exception is weddings: Mula is among the nakshatras for marriage).
Vimshottari lord: Mercury
Shakti: cause suffering with poison, paralyze

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.

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

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

Purnima
sowing seeds, any undertakings

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

Ashlesha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Purnima
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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

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.

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

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

Krishna-pratipat
digging, plowing, planting trees

Magha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-pratipat
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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.

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

Krishna-pratipat
digging, plowing, planting trees

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

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

Purva-Phalguni
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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.

Purva-Phalguni (11)
Meaning: Prior red
Symbol: Headboard, rarely: hammock, ficus
Deity: Bhaga (Share, Distributor) - god of wealth and family
Type: fierce (ugra, krura) — For destructive and dangerous tasks: demolition, work with fire and weapons, disputes; unsuitable for other auspicious undertakings (the exception is weddings: Magha is among the nakshatras for marriage).
Vimshottari lord: Venus
Shakti: give reproduction, the receiving of fruit

Sukarma (7) — “good deed”
Auspicious: good and religious deeds, starting work, helping people.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

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

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

nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni
Planting and sowing are allowed.

Uttara-Phalguni
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

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.

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 Uttara-Phalguni
Planting and sowing are allowed.

Krishna-tritya
any undertakings

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.

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.

Krishna-tritya
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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.

Hasta
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-chaturti
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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)

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.

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

Krishna-panchami
any undertakings

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

Chitra
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-panchami
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

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

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.

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 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-shashti
plowing the ground

Swati
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-shashti
−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.

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.

Amrita Siddhi turned to poison
If an Amrita Siddhi day falls on a tithi “forbidden” for it (Sun — 5, Mon — 6, Tue — 7, Wed — 8, Thu — 9, Fri — 10, Sat — 11), the nectar turns into poison (visha): the day is unfavourable for any new undertaking.

Vishakha
−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)

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.

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

Krishna-ashtami
tillage and sowing are forbidden

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.

Anuradha
−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)

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.

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

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

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

Jyestha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-navami
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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)

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.

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

Krishna-dashami
any undertakings

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.

Mula
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-dashami
0 — does not affect the haircut rating

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.

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.

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)

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

Krishna-ekadashi
plowing, pruning and weeding

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.

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.

Purva-Ashadha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-ekadashi
0 — does not affect the haircut rating

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

Krishna-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.

Uttara-Ashadha (21)
Meaning: Subsequent invincible, insubordinate
Symbol: Small bed
Deity: Vishva-Deva (All Gods)
Type: fixed (dhruva, sthira) — For what is firm and lasting: laying house foundations, housewarming, planting, weddings, taking office, long-term projects.
Vimshottari lord: Sun
Shakti: give an undeniable victory, thanks to alliances and support

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

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-Ashadha
Planting and sowing are allowed.

Krishna-dvadashi
neutral

Krishna-trayodashi
no pruning or felling

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.

Uttara-Ashadha
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-dvadashi
0 — does not affect the haircut rating

Krishna-trayodashi
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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

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)

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.

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 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).

Krishna-trayodashi
no pruning or felling

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

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

Anandadi: 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.

Agni Panchaka
Began on a Tuesday: danger of fire — construction is not started and work with fire and machinery is avoided; suitable for legal matters.
The Moon in Kumbha or Mina (from the middle of Dhanishtha to the end of Revati). During these five nakshatras people do not travel south, gather firewood or grass, lay a roof or build a bed; cremation is performed with a special rite.

Shravana
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Dhanishtha
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-chaturdashi
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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.

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

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.

Shakuni (fixed)
Deity: Kali (personification of the Kali Yuga)
Inauspicious for new undertakings. Good for preparing and taking medicines, mantras, protective and pacifying rites.
A karana is half a tithi; there are 60 of them in a lunar month.

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 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).

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

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

nakshatra 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).

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.

Shatabhisha
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Amavasya
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 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-pratipat
digging, plowing, planting trees

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

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.

Purva-Bhadra
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-pratipat
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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

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

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

nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra
Planting and sowing are allowed.

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.

Shukla-dvitya
+1 — favourable for a haircut