Panchanga Calendar

February 1936

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SamvatsaraYuva (9)MonthMagha → Phalguna from 23.02RituShishiraAyanaUttarayanaPlace55°45′ N 37°35′ E, UTC+3 changeAyanamsaLahiri

February 1936 falls, in the lunar calendar (amanta), within the months Magha (until 22.02), Phalguna (from 23.02). Periods: from 29.02 — Holashtak. Major festivals: 21.02 Maha Shivaratri.

Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
1Krit9after 12:31
2Roh10
3Mrig11Jaya Ekadashi
4Ard12Bhauma Pradosha
5Pun13until 12:02
6Push14after 12:59
7Ashl15Purnima
8Mag1
9PPh2
10UPh3Sankashti
11UPh4
12Has5Kumbha Sankranti
13Chit6
14Swa7
15Vish8Kalashtami
16Anu9
17Jye9
18Mul10Vijaya Ekadashi
19PAsh12Ekadashi Vaish.
20UAsh13Pradosha
21Shra14Maha Shivaratri
22Dhan30Shani Amavasya
23Shat1Chandra Darshan
24PBh2
25UBh3until 10:59
26Ashw4
27Bhar6until 12:10
28Krit7
29Roh8after 12:27
Day ratingBest daysFavourableOrdinaryAvoid new venturesUnfavourable
Markersafter / until HH:MM
Moon5Waxing Moon5Waning Moon15Purnima30Amavasya
Nakshatra typesfixedsoftlightmovablesharpfiercemixed
Icons this month (16)
Madhva NavamiAmrita Siddhi YogaEkadashiPradoshaSkanda ShashtiGuru Pushya Yogaday of Purnima (full moon fast and puja)SankashtiSankrantiKalashtamiMaha ShivaratriShani Amavasyaday of Amavasya (ancestor rites)Chandra DarshanVinayaka ChaturthiGoddess (Durga, Kali)
How to read the calendar

Cell colour — the day’s rating for new undertakings: maroon — best days, green — favourable, light — ordinary, grey — avoid starting important matters, pink — unfavourable. The circle shows the tithi number at sunrise (outlined — waxing Moon, filled — waning); top right — the nakshatra at sunrise and its type icon. Click a day to open the full panchanga of the day.

Best days

  • 1.02 Sat — Yoga Brahma, Ravi Yoga, Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) after 12:31
    Krittika (mixed): for everyday and routine tasks, work with fire and metal.
  • 2.02 Sun — Yoga Indra, Ravi Yoga, Anandadi: Prajapati
    Rohini (fixed): for what is firm and lasting: laying house foundations, housewarming, planting, weddings, taking office, long-term projects.
  • 6.02 Thu — Amrita Siddhi Yoga, Pushya, Ravi Yoga after 12:59
    Pushya (light): for quick matters: trade, healing, study, travel, purchases and starting a business.
  • 19.02 Wed — Yoga Siddhi, Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Anandadi: Shrivatsa
    Purva-Ashadha (fierce): for destructive and dangerous tasks: demolition, work with fire and weapons, disputes.
  • 25.02 Tue — Yoga Shubha, Ravi Yoga, Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) until 10:59
    Uttara-Bhadra (fixed): for what is firm and lasting: laying house foundations, housewarming, planting, weddings, taking office, long-term projects.
  • 27.02 Thu — Yoga Brahma, Ravi Yoga, Anandadi: Padma until 12:10
    Bharani (fierce): for destructive and dangerous tasks: demolition, work with fire and weapons, disputes.

Festivals

  • 1.02 Sat Madhva Navami
  • 3.02 Mon Jaya Ekadashi (Bhaimi)
  • 4.02 Tue Bhauma Pradosha
  • 6.02 Thu Purnima Vrat
  • 6.02 Thu Thaipusam
  • 7.02 Fri Magha Purnima (Maghi)
  • 10.02 Mon Sankashti Chaturthi (Dwijapriya)
  • 12.02 Wed Kumbha Sankranti
  • 15.02 Sat Kalashtami
  • 18.02 Tue Vijaya Ekadashi
  • 19.02 Wed Vijaya Ekadashi — Vaishnava fast
  • 20.02 Thu Pradosha Vrat
  • 21.02 Fri Maha Shivaratri
  • 22.02 Sat Magha Amavasya
  • 22.02 Sat Shani Amavasya
  • 23.02 Sun Chandra Darshan
  • 25.02 Tue Vinayaka Chaturthi
  • 27.02 Thu Skanda Shashti
  • 29.02 Sat Masik Durgashtami

Special muhurta yogas

  • 1.02 Sat Amrita Siddhi Yoga 18:55–08:24 (02.02)
  • 1.02 Sat Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 18:55–08:24 (02.02)
  • 3.02 Mon Amrita Siddhi Yoga 08:22–19:17
  • 3.02 Mon Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 08:22–19:17
  • 6.02 Thu Amrita Siddhi Yoga 08:16–22:59
  • 6.02 Thu Guru Pushya Yoga 08:16–22:59
  • 6.02 Thu Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 08:16–22:59
  • 9.02 Sun Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 05:54–08:08 (10.02)
  • 12.02 Wed Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 08:03–11:43
  • 21.02 Fri Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 07:43–18:47
  • 23.02 Sun Tripushkar Yoga 18:08–07:36 (24.02)
  • 25.02 Tue Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 07:33–07:55
  • 25.02 Tue Amrita Siddhi Yoga 05:22–07:31 (26.02)
  • 25.02 Tue Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 05:22–07:31 (26.02)
  • 29.02 Sat Amrita Siddhi Yoga 07:24–00:23 (01.03)
  • 29.02 Sat Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 07:24–00:23 (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

  • 3.02 Mon — Vaidhriti, Krakacha Yoga, Vishti (Bhadra)
  • 4.02 Tue — Yamaghanta, Fierce or sharp nakshatra, Surya Dagdha tithi (unfavourable day)
  • 7.02 Fri — Anandadi: Mrityu, Fierce or sharp nakshatra (unfavourable day)
  • 10.02 Mon — Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra), Vishti (Bhadra)
  • 12.02 Wed — Sankranti day, Anandadi: Kaladanda
  • 16.02 Sun — Anandadi: Mrityu, Tryahasparsha, Rikta tithi (unfavourable day)
  • 18.02 Tue — Kshaya tithi, Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi), Fierce or sharp nakshatra
  • 20.02 Thu — Vyatipata, Anandadi: Dhwanksha
  • 21.02 Fri — Krishna Chaturdashi, Vishti (Bhadra), Anandadi: Dhumra
  • 22.02 Sat — Amavasya, Panchaka, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
  • 26.02 Wed — Anandadi: Mrityu, Kshaya tithi, Rikta tithi (unfavourable day)
  • 28.02 Fri — Vaidhriti, Krakacha Yoga, Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi)

Sky this month

  • 7.02 Full moon (Purnima) 14:18
  • 12.02 Kumbha Sankranti 23:28 — the Sun enters Kumbha (Aquarius)
  • 22.02 New moon (Amavasya) 21:42
  • There are no eclipses this month.

Periods

  • from 29.02 Holashtak
  • 22.02 05:37 – 26.02 05:22 Chora Panchaka

Samvatsara and month

Yuva (No. 9, “youth”) — A year of youthful strength: good rains and harvests, but strife and rivalry are possible. more

Northern samvatsara: Sarvajit. Shaka Samvat 1857, Vikram Samvat 1992, Kali Yuga 5036.

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

SummaryBest day — Yoga Brahma, Ravi Yoga; auspicious time — after 12:31
MonthMagha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
PakshaShukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
SamvatsaraYuva (No. 9) · Shaka 1857 · Vikram 1992 more
FestivalsMadhva Navami

At sunrise 08:26

Tithi9Shukla-navami (Rikta, Serpent (Naga)) · until 12:31 more
NakshatraKrittika, pada 3 (mixed, Agni, Sun) · until 18:55 more
YogaBrahma (“Brahma, sacred knowledge”, auspicious) · until 02:39 (02.02) more
KaranaKaulava (movable) · until 12:31 more
VaraShani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
SignsSun: Makara (Capricorn), Moon: Vrishabha (Taurus)

Changes during the day

from 12:31tithi Shukla-dashami
from 12:31karana Taitila
from 18:55nakshatra Rohini
from 00:03 (02.02)karana Gara
from 02:39 (02.02)yoga Indra

Sun and Moon

Dawn07:45
Sunrise08:26
Noon12:43
Sunset17:01
End of twilight17:42
Moonrise10:53
Moonset03:43
Day length8 h 34 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

taskat sunrisefrom 12:31

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 (08:26–17:01) is good for root crops.

more — lunar calendar for gardeners

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 13:47 (31.01)–12:31
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:26–12:31 Ravi Yoga all day Amrita Siddhi Yoga 18:55–08:24 (02.02) Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 18:55–08:24 (02.02)

Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 08:26–12:31 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 12:31–08:24 (02.02)

Anandadi: Dhwaja 08:26–18:55 Anandadi: Shrivatsa 18:55–08:24 (02.02)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta06:22–07:24
Abhijit Muhurta12:26–13:00
Vijaya Muhurta14:09–14:43
Godhuli17:01–17:31
Pradosha17:01–20:05
Nishitha00:11–01:13 (02.02)
Amrita Kalam16:34–18:08

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam10:34–11:39
Yamaganda13:47–14:52
Gulika Kalam08:26–09:30
Dur Muhurta08:26–09:00, 09:00–09:34
Varjyam07:09–08:43

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 12:31–17:01

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

Cutting hair, shavingaverage 12:31–17:01
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenailsaverage 12:31–17:01
Bathing, washing hairaverage 12:31–17:01

Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Krittika; tithi Shukla-navami until 12:31, Shukla-dashami from 12:31; lagna Makara 08:26, Kumbha 08:54, Mina 09:39, Mesha 10:19, Vrishabha 11:12, Mithuna 12:40, Karka 15:05

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Krittika — consumption (a wasting disease); Saturday — decline of physical strength.

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

  • Shukla-navami 08:26–12:31: 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

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 12:31

+2 Yoga Brahma 08:26–02:39 (02.02)+2 Ravi Yoga all day+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:26–12:31+1 Anandadi: Dhwaja 08:26–18:55+1 Auspicious tithi 12:31–08:24 (02.02)0 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 08:26–12:31 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 12:31–08:24 (02.02) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−2 Rikta tithi 08:26–12:31

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

Panchanga at sunrise 08:26

SummaryBest day — Yoga Indra, Ravi Yoga
MonthMagha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
PakshaShukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
SamvatsaraYuva (No. 9) · Shaka 1857 · Vikram 1992 more

At sunrise 08:24

Tithi10Shukla-dashami (Purna, Dharma) · until 11:43 more
NakshatraRohini, pada 3 (fixed, Prajapati (Brahma - Creator), Moon) · until 18:53 more
YogaIndra (“Indra, lord”, auspicious) · until 01:03 (03.02) more
KaranaGara (movable) · until 11:43 more
VaraRavi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
SignsSun: Makara (Capricorn), Moon: Vrishabha (Taurus)

Changes during the day

from 11:43tithi Shukla-ekadashi
from 11:43karana Vanija
from 18:53nakshatra Mrigashirsha
from 23:30karana Vishti
from 01:03 (03.02)yoga Vaidhriti

Sun and Moon

Dawn07:43
Sunrise08:24
Noon12:43
Sunset17:03
End of twilight17:44
Moonrise11:35
Moonset04:58
Day length8 h 38 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

taskat sunrisefrom 11:43

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

  • According to the Kalaprakashika, Rohini (08:24–17:03) is good for sowing.

more — lunar calendar for gardeners

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 08:24–18:53

Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 11:43–18:53 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 11:43–08:22 (03.02)

Anandadi: Prajapati 08:24–18:53 Anandadi: Saumya 18:53–08:22 (03.02)

  • Bhadra in heaven: 23:30–11:23 (03.02); Bhadra Puchha 04:17–05:28 (03.02); Bhadra Mukha 05:28–07:27 (03.02)
  • Gandanta (tithi): 11:20–12:07

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta06:21–07:22
Abhijit Muhurta12:26–13:01
Vijaya Muhurta14:10–14:44
Godhuli17:03–17:33
Pradosha17:03–20:07
Nishitha00:12–01:13 (03.02)
Amrita Kalam15:41–17:17

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam15:58–17:03
Yamaganda12:43–13:48
Gulika Kalam14:53–15:58
Dur Muhurta15:54–16:28
Varjyam10:53–12:29, 00:34–02:12 (03.02)

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, shavingaverage throughout the daytime
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenailsaverage throughout the daytime
Bathing, washing hairaverage throughout the daytime

Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Rohini; tithi Shukla-dashami until 11:43, Shukla-ekadashi from 11:43; lagna Makara 08:24, Kumbha 08:50, Mina 09:35, Mesha 10:16, Vrishabha 11:08, Mithuna 12:36, Karka 15:01

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Rohini — destruction of all misfortunes; Sunday — physical well-being.

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.

+2 Yoga Indra 08:24–01:03 (03.02)+2 Ravi Yoga 08:24–18:53+1 Anandadi: Prajapati 08:24–18:53+1 Auspicious nakshatra 08:24–18:53+1 Auspicious tithi 08:24–11:430 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 11:43–18:53 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 11:43–08:22 (03.02) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)

Panchanga at sunrise 08:24

SummaryAvoid starting important matters — Vaidhriti, Krakacha Yoga
MonthMagha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
PakshaShukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
SamvatsaraYuva (No. 9) · Shaka 1857 · Vikram 1992 more
FestivalsJaya Ekadashi (Bhaimi)

At sunrise 08:22

Tithi11Shukla-ekadashi (Nanda, Rudra) · until 11:23 more
NakshatraMrigashirsha, pada 3 (soft, Soma (Chandra, Moon), Mars) · until 19:17 more
YogaVaidhriti (“without support, discord”, inauspicious) · until 23:47 more
KaranaVishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 11:23 more
VaraSoma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
SignsSun: Makara (Capricorn), Moon: Mithuna (Gemini)

Changes during the day

from 11:23tithi Shukla-dvadashi
from 11:23karana Bava
from 19:17nakshatra Ardra
from 23:23karana Balava
from 23:47yoga Vishkambha

Sun and Moon

Dawn07:41
Sunrise08:22
Noon12:43
Sunset17:05
End of twilight17:46
Moonrise12:31
Moonset05:59
Day length8 h 43 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

taskat sunrisefrom 11:23

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

  • According to the Kalaprakashika, Mrigashirsha (08:22–17:05) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
  • Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 08:22–11:23: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

more — lunar calendar for gardeners

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 11:43 (02.02)–11:23
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Parana (breaking the fast): 08:20–10:05 (04.02)

Muhurta

Amrita Siddhi Yoga 08:22–19:17 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 08:22–19:17

Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:22–11:23 Krakacha Yoga 08:22–11:23 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 11:23–08:20 (04.02)

Anandadi: Ananda 08:22–19:17 Anandadi: Kaladanda 19:17–08:20 (04.02)

  • Bhadra in heaven: 07:02–11:23; Bhadra Mukha 05:28–07:27

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta06:19–07:21
Abhijit Muhurta12:26–13:01
Vijaya Muhurta14:11–14:45
Godhuli17:05–17:35
Pradosha17:05–20:08
Nishitha00:12–01:13 (04.02)
Amrita Kalam10:20–11:58

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam09:27–10:33
Yamaganda11:38–12:43
Gulika Kalam13:49–14:54
Dur Muhurta13:01–13:36, 14:45–15:20
Varjyam03:59–05:38 (04.02)

Haircut and shaving

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

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

Cutting hair, shavingno suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenailsno suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Bathing, washing hairgood 08:22–08:46, 09:31–10:12, 11:04–17:05

Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Mrigashirsha; tithi Shukla-ekadashi until 11:23, Shukla-dvadashi from 11:23; lagna Makara 08:22, Kumbha 08:46, Mina 09:31, Mesha 10:12, Vrishabha 11:04, Mithuna 12:32, Karka 14:57

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

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

  • Vaidhriti 08:22–17:05: auspicious undertakings, including haircuts, are avoided during this yoga (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = +1

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

Avoid starting important matters: Vaidhriti

+4 Amrita Siddhi Yoga 08:22–19:17+1 Anandadi: Ananda 08:22–19:17+1 Auspicious nakshatra 08:22–19:17+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 08:22–11:230 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:22–11:23 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 11:23–08:20 (04.02) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Surya Dagdha tithi 11:23–08:20 (04.02)−1 Vishti (Bhadra) 08:22–11:23−3 Krakacha Yoga 08:22–11:23−3 Vaidhriti 08:22–23:47

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

SummaryUnfavourable day — Yamaghanta, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
MonthMagha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
PakshaShukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
SamvatsaraYuva (No. 9) · Shaka 1857 · Vikram 1992 more
FestivalsBhauma Pradosha

At sunrise 08:20

Tithi12Shukla-dvadashi (Bhadra, Sun (Ravi)) · until 11:30 more
NakshatraArdra, pada 3 (sharp, Rudra (Roaring, angry image of Shiva), Rahu) · until 20:07 more
YogaVishkambha (“prop, bolt”, inauspicious) · until 22:52 more
KaranaBalava (movable) · until 11:30 more
VaraMangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
SignsSun: Makara (Capricorn), Moon: Mithuna (Gemini)

Changes during the day

from 11:30tithi Shukla-triodashi
from 11:30karana Kaulava
from 20:07nakshatra Punarvasu
from 22:52yoga Priti
from 23:43karana Taitila

Sun and Moon

Dawn07:39
Sunrise08:20
Noon12:43
Sunset17:07
End of twilight17:48
Moonrise13:41
Moonset06:44
Day length8 h 47 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

taskat sunrisefrom 11:30

more — lunar calendar for gardeners

Festivals and periods

Bhauma Pradosha · Shiva

Pradosha on a Tuesday (Bhauma is Mars): helps to get rid of illnesses and debts and pacifies Mars.

Rule: pradosha vyapini: 3 muhurtas after sunset, 17:07–20:09
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 11:30–08:18 (05.02) Ravi Yoga 20:07–08:18 (05.02)

Yamaghanta 08:20–20:07

Anandadi: Chara 08:20–20:07 Anandadi: Sthira 20:07–08:18 (05.02)

  • Surya Dagdha tithi: Shukla-dvadashi

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta06:18–07:19
Abhijit Muhurta12:26–13:01
Vijaya Muhurta14:11–14:47
Godhuli17:07–17:37
Pradosha17:07–20:09
Nishitha00:12–01:13 (05.02)
Amrita Kalam09:46–11:26

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam14:55–16:01
Yamaganda10:32–11:38
Gulika Kalam12:44–13:49
Dur Muhurta10:05–10:41, 23:11–00:12 (05.02)
Varjyamnone on this day

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 11:30–17:07

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, shavingaverage 11:30–17:07
Cutting fingernailsbad throughout the daytime
Cutting toenailsaverage 11:30–17:07
Bathing, washing hairaverage 08:20–08:43, 09:27–10:08, 11:00–17:07

Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Ardra; tithi Shukla-dvadashi until 11:30, Shukla-triodashi from 11:30; lagna Makara 08:20, Kumbha 08:43, Mina 09:27, Mesha 10:08, Vrishabha 11:00, Mithuna 12:28, Karka 14:53

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Ardra — sadness; Tuesday — harm to longevity.

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Unfavourable day · score S = −4

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

Strict prohibition: Yamaghanta

+1 Anandadi: Chara 08:20–20:07+1 Auspicious tithi 11:30–08:18 (05.02)0 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 11:30–08:18 (05.02) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Surya Dagdha tithi 08:20–11:30−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 08:20–20:07−3 Yamaghanta 08:20–20:07

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

SummaryFavourable day — Ravi Yoga, Auspicious nakshatra; auspicious time — until 12:02
MonthMagha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
PakshaShukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
SamvatsaraYuva (No. 9) · Shaka 1857 · Vikram 1992 more

At sunrise 08:18

Tithi13Shukla-triodashi (Jaya, God of Love) · until 12:02 more
NakshatraPunarvasu, pada 2 (movable, Aditi, Jupiter) · until 21:22 more
YogaPriti (“love, affection”, auspicious) · until 22:15 more
KaranaTaitila (movable) · until 12:02 more
VaraBuddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
SignsSun: Makara (Capricorn), Moon: Mithuna (Gemini)

Changes during the day

from 12:02tithi Shukla-chaturdashi
from 12:02karana Gara
from 21:22nakshatra Pushya
from 22:15yoga Ayushman
from 00:28 (06.02)karana Vanija

Sun and Moon

Dawn07:38
Sunrise08:18
Noon12:43
Sunset17:09
End of twilight17:50
Moonrise14:57
Moonset07:15
Day length8 h 51 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

taskat sunrisefrom 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:

  • According to the Kalaprakashika, Punarvasu (08:18–17:09) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
  • Shukla-chaturdashi 12:02–17:09: according to the Kalaprakashika, ploughing on Chaturdashi puts the owner’s life in danger.

more — lunar calendar for gardeners

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 08:18–21:22

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:18–12:02

Anandadi: Matanga 21:22–08:16 (06.02) Anandadi: Gada 08:18–21:22

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta06:17–07:17
Abhijit Muhurtanone: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday
Vijaya Muhurta14:12–14:48
Godhuli17:09–17:39
Pradosha17:09–20:11
Nishitha00:12–01:13 (06.02)
Amrita Kalam18:50–20:31

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam12:44–13:50
Yamaganda09:24–10:31
Gulika Kalam11:37–12:44
Dur Muhurta12:26–13:01
Varjyam08:44–10:25, 05:54–07:36 (06.02)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 08:18–08:39, 09:23–10:04, 10:56–12:02

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

Cutting hair, shavinggood 08:18–08:39, 09:23–10:04, 10:56–12:02
Cutting fingernailsaverage 08:18–12:02
Cutting toenailsgood 08:18–08:39, 09:23–10:04, 10:56–12:02
Bathing, washing hairgood 08:18–08:39, 09:23–10:04, 10:56–12:02

Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Punarvasu; tithi Shukla-triodashi until 12:02, Shukla-chaturdashi from 12:02; lagna Makara 08:18, Kumbha 08:39, Mina 09:23, Mesha 10:04, Vrishabha 10:56, Mithuna 12:25, Karka 14:49

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

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

  • Shukla-chaturdashi 12:02–17:09: a Rikta and Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Favourable day · score S = +4

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

Auspicious time ends by 12:02

+2 Ravi Yoga 08:18–21:22+1 Auspicious nakshatra 08:18–21:22+1 Yoga Priti 08:18–22:15+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 08:18–12:020 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:18–12:02 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Anandadi: Gada 08:18–21:22−1 Rikta tithi 12:02–08:16 (06.02)

Panchanga at sunrise 08:18

SummaryBest day — Amrita Siddhi Yoga, Pushya; auspicious time — after 12:59
MonthMagha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
PakshaShukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
SamvatsaraYuva (No. 9) · Shaka 1857 · Vikram 1992 more
FestivalsThaipusam · Purnima Vrat

At sunrise 08:16

Tithi14Shukla-chaturdashi (Rikta, Kali) · until 12:59 more
NakshatraPushya, pada 2 (light, Brhaspati, Saturn) · until 22:59 more
YogaAyushman (“long-lived”, auspicious) · until 21:57 more
KaranaVanija (movable) · until 12:59 more
VaraGuru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
SignsSun: Makara (Capricorn), Moon: Karka (Cancer)

Changes during the day

from 12:59tithi Purnima
from 12:59karana Vishti
from 21:57yoga Saubhagya
from 22:59nakshatra Ashlesha
from 01:36 (07.02)karana Bava

Sun and Moon

Dawn07:36
Sunrise08:16
Noon12:43
Sunset17:11
End of twilight17:52
Moonrise16:15
Moonset07:37
Day length8 h 55 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

taskat sunrisefrom 12:59

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

  • According to the Kalaprakashika, Pushya (08:16–17:11) is good for sowing.
  • Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 12:59–17:11: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
  • Shukla-chaturdashi 08:16–12:59: according to the Kalaprakashika, ploughing on Chaturdashi puts the owner’s life in danger.

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Festivals and periods

Thaipusam · Skanda (Murugan, Kartikeya)

A festival of Murugan on the day of Pushya nakshatra in the Tamil month of Thai, usually at the full moon: pilgrims carry kavadi and pots of milk in fulfilment of vows. According to legend, on this day Parvati gave Murugan his spear, the Vel.

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, 08:16–22:59
of the two days with this nakshatra, the one nearest the full moon is chosen

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), 12:59–13:37
the tithi covers the decisive time on both days — the first is chosen by rule
Purnima at sunrise (holy bath, charity): 7.02

Muhurta

Amrita Siddhi Yoga 08:16–22:59 Guru Pushya Yoga 08:16–22:59 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 08:16–22:59 Ravi Yoga 09:22–22:59 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 12:59–08:14 (07.02)

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:16–12:59

Anandadi: Shubha 08:16–22:59 Anandadi: Amrita 22:59–08:14 (07.02)

  • Bhadra on earth: 12:59–01:36 (07.02); Bhadra Puchha 21:13–22:29; Bhadra Mukha 22:29–00:35 (07.02)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta06:15–07:16
Abhijit Muhurta12:26–13:02
Vijaya Muhurta14:13–14:49
Godhuli17:11–17:42
Pradosha17:11–20:12
Nishitha00:13–01:13 (07.02)
Amrita Kalam16:09–17:51

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam13:51–14:58
Yamaganda08:16–09:23
Gulika Kalam10:30–11:37
Dur Muhurta11:14–11:50, 14:49–15:24
Varjyamnone on this day

Haircut and shaving

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

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

Cutting hair, shavingno suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenailsno suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Bathing, washing hairaverage 08:16–08:35, 09:19–10:00, 10:52–17:11

Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Pushya; tithi Shukla-chaturdashi until 12:59, Purnima from 12:59; lagna Makara 08:16, Kumbha 08:35, Mina 09:19, Mesha 10:00, Vrishabha 10:52, Mithuna 12:21, Karka 14:45

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Pushya — increase in wealth; Thursday — success.

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

  • Shukla-chaturdashi 08:16–12:59: a Rikta and Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
  • Purnima 12:59–17:11: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
  • Bhadra on earth 12:59–17:11: no shaving or haircuts during Vishti Karana (according to the Muhurta Chintamani, Bhadra does harm when it is on earth; in heaven and in the netherworld its influence on earth is weak).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Best day · score S = +9

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

Auspicious time begins after 12:59

+4 Amrita Siddhi Yoga 08:16–22:59+2 Pushya 08:16–22:59+2 Ravi Yoga 09:22–22:59+1 Anandadi: Shubha 08:16–22:59+1 Yoga Ayushman 08:16–21:57+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 12:59–08:14 (07.02)0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:16–12:59 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Bhadra on earth 12:59–01:36 (07.02)−2 Rikta tithi 08:16–12:59

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

Panchanga at sunrise 08:16

SummaryUnfavourable day — Anandadi: Mrityu, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
MonthMagha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
PakshaShukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
SamvatsaraYuva (No. 9) · Shaka 1857 · Vikram 1992 more
FestivalsMagha Purnima (Maghi)

At sunrise 08:14

Tithi15Purnima (Purna, Vishvedevas) · until 14:18 more
NakshatraAshlesha, pada 2 (sharp, Naga - the lord of snakes (Sharpa), Mercury) · until 00:57 (08.02) more
Gandamula
YogaSaubhagya (“good fortune, marital happiness”, auspicious) · until 21:56 more
KaranaBava (movable) · until 14:18 more
VaraShukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
SignsSun: Makara (Capricorn), Moon: Karka (Cancer)

Changes during the day

from 14:18tithi Krishna-pratipat
from 14:18karana Balava
from 21:56yoga Shobhana
from 00:57 (08.02)nakshatra Magha
from 03:06 (08.02)karana Kaulava

Sun and Moon

Dawn07:34
Sunrise08:14
Noon12:43
Sunset17:14
End of twilight17:54
Moonrise17:33
Moonset07:53
Day length8 h 59 min

Sky

Full moon (Purnima)14:18

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

taskat sunrisefrom 14:18

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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 12:59 (06.02)–14:18
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Fast on the eve (Purnima Vrat): 6.02

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 14:18–08:12 (08.02)

Anandadi: Mrityu 08:14–00:57 (08.02) Anandadi: Kana 00:57–08:12 (08.02)

  • Gandanta (tithi): 13:53–14:44
  • Gandanta (nakshatra): 18:26–07:30 (08.02)
  • Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Ashlesha

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta06:14–07:14
Abhijit Muhurta12:26–13:02
Vijaya Muhurta14:14–14:50
Godhuli17:14–17:44
Pradosha17:14–20:13
Nishitha00:13–01:13 (08.02)
Amrita Kalam23:13–00:57 (08.02)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam11:36–12:44
Yamaganda14:59–16:06
Gulika Kalam09:21–10:29
Dur Muhurta10:02–10:38, 13:02–13:38
Varjyam12:50–14:34

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 14:18–17:14

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, shavingaverage 14:18–17:14
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenailsaverage 14:18–17:14
Bathing, washing hairaverage 08:14–08:31, 09:15–09:56, 10:48–17:14

Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Ashlesha; tithi Purnima until 14:18, Krishna-pratipat from 14:18; lagna Makara 08:14, Kumbha 08:31, Mina 09:15, Mesha 09:56, Vrishabha 10:48, Mithuna 12:17, Karka 14:41

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Ashlesha — physical affliction (suffering); Friday — universal respect.

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

  • Purnima 08:14–14:18: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Unfavourable day · score S = −2

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: Anandadi: Mrityu

+1 Yoga Saubhagya 08:14–21:56+1 Auspicious weekday0 Auspicious tithi 14:18–08:12 (08.02)0 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 14:18–08:12 (08.02) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 08:14–00:57 (08.02)−3 Anandadi: Mrityu 08:14–00:57 (08.02)

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 08:14

SummaryOrdinary day — pros: Anandadi: Padma, Yoga Shobhana; cons: Fierce or sharp nakshatra, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
MonthMagha (amanta) · Phalguna (purnimanta) more
PakshaKrishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
SamvatsaraYuva (No. 9) · Shaka 1857 · Vikram 1992 more

At sunrise 08:12

Tithi1Krishna-pratipat (Nanda, Brahma) · until 16:00 more
NakshatraMagha, pada 2 (fierce, Pitris or Pitars - ancestors of the clan, forefathers, Ketu) · until 03:17 (09.02) more
Gandamula
YogaShobhana (“splendid, beautiful”, auspicious) · until 22:11 more
KaranaKaulava (movable) · until 16:00 more
VaraShani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
SignsSun: Makara (Capricorn), Moon: Simha (Leo)

Changes during the day

from 16:00tithi Krishna-dvitya
from 16:00karana Taitila
from 22:11yoga Atiganda
from 03:17 (09.02)nakshatra Purva-Phalguni
from 04:58 (09.02)karana Gara

Sun and Moon

Dawn07:32
Sunrise08:12
Noon12:43
Sunset17:16
End of twilight17:56
Moonrise18:48
Moonset08:06
Day length9 h 03 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

taskat sunrisefrom 16:00

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

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

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Muhurta

Anandadi: Padma 08:12–03:17 (09.02) Anandadi: Lumbaka 03:17–08:10 (09.02)

  • Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Magha

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta06:12–07:12
Abhijit Muhurta12:26–13:02
Vijaya Muhurta14:15–14:51
Godhuli17:16–17:46
Pradosha17:16–20:15
Nishitha00:13–01:13 (09.02)
Amrita Kalam00:39–02:24 (09.02)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam10:28–11:36
Yamaganda13:52–15:00
Gulika Kalam08:12–09:20
Dur Muhurta08:12–08:48, 08:48–09:24
Varjyam14:07–15:52

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, shavingbad throughout the daytime
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenailsbad throughout the daytime
Bathing, washing hairaverage 16:00–17:16

Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Magha; tithi Krishna-pratipat until 16:00, Krishna-dvitya from 16:00; lagna Makara 08:12, Kumbha 08:27, Mina 09:11, Mesha 09:52, Vrishabha 10:45, Mithuna 12:13, Karka 14:37

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

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = +1

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

+1 Anandadi: Padma 08:12–03:17 (09.02)+1 Yoga Shobhana 08:12–22:11+1 Auspicious tithi 08:12–16:00−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 08:12–03:17 (09.02)

Panchanga at sunrise 08:12

SummaryOrdinary day — pros: Anandadi: Chhatra, Auspicious tithi; cons: Fierce or sharp nakshatra
MonthMagha (amanta) · Phalguna (purnimanta) more
PakshaKrishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
SamvatsaraYuva (No. 9) · Shaka 1857 · Vikram 1992 more

At sunrise 08:10

Tithi2Krishna-dvitya (Bhadra, Vidhatr) · until 18:01 more
NakshatraPurva-Phalguni, pada 1 (fierce, Bhaga (Share, Distributor) - god of wealth and family, Venus) · until 05:54 (10.02) more
YogaAtiganda (“great danger”, inauspicious) · until 22:41 more
KaranaGara (movable) · until 18:01 more
VaraRavi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
SignsSun: Makara (Capricorn), Moon: Simha (Leo)

Changes during the day

from 18:01tithi Krishna-tritya
from 18:01karana Vanija
from 22:41yoga Sukarma
from 05:54 (10.02)nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni
from 07:09 (10.02)karana Vishti

Sun and Moon

Dawn07:30
Sunrise08:10
Noon12:44
Sunset17:18
End of twilight17:58
Moonrise20:01
Moonset08:16
Day length9 h 08 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

taskat 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-Phalguni (08:10–17:18) is good for root crops.

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Muhurta

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 05:54–08:08 (10.02)

Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 05:54–08:08 (10.02)

Anandadi: Chhatra 08:10–05:54 (10.02) Anandadi: Mitra 05:54–08:08 (10.02)

  • Bhadra on earth: 07:09–12:35 (10.02)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta06:11–07:10
Abhijit Muhurta12:26–13:02
Vijaya Muhurta14:15–14:52
Godhuli17:18–17:48
Pradosha17:18–20:16
Nishitha00:13–01:13 (10.02)
Amrita Kalam22:48–00:34 (10.02)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam16:09–17:18
Yamaganda12:44–13:52
Gulika Kalam15:01–16:09
Dur Muhurta16:05–16:41
Varjyam12:09–13:55

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, shavingbad throughout the daytime
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenailsbad throughout the daytime
Bathing, washing hairaverage 09:07–09:48, 10:41–17:18

Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Purva-Phalguni; tithi Krishna-dvitya; lagna Makara 08:10, Kumbha 08:23, Mina 09:07, Mesha 09:48, Vrishabha 10:41, Mithuna 12:09, Karka 14:33

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

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = +1

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

+1 Anandadi: Chhatra 08:10–05:54 (10.02)+1 Auspicious tithi 08:10–18:01−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 08:10–05:54 (10.02)

Panchanga at sunrise 08:10

SummaryAvoid starting important matters — Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra), Vishti (Bhadra)
MonthMagha (amanta) · Phalguna (purnimanta) more
PakshaKrishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
SamvatsaraYuva (No. 9) · Shaka 1857 · Vikram 1992 more
FestivalsSankashti Chaturthi (Dwijapriya)

At sunrise 08:08

Tithi3Krishna-tritya (Jaya, Vishnu) · until 20:20 more
NakshatraUttara-Phalguni, pada 1 (fixed, Aryaman (Lord of Hospitality), Sun) · until 08:45 (11.02) more
YogaSukarma (“good deed”, auspicious) · until 23:23 more
KaranaVishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 20:20 more
VaraSoma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
SignsSun: Makara (Capricorn), Moon: Simha (Leo)

Changes during the day

from 20:20tithi Krishna-chaturti
from 20:20karana Bava
from 23:23yoga Dhriti

Sun and Moon

Dawn07:28
Sunrise08:08
Noon12:44
Sunset17:20
End of twilight18:00
Moonrise21:14
Moonset08:26
Day length9 h 12 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

taskat 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 (08:08–17:20) is good for sowing.
  • Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 08:08–17:20: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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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, 21:14
the tithi covers the decisive time on both days — the first is chosen by rule

Muhurta

Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 08:08–20:20

Anandadi: Shrivatsa all day

  • Bhadra on earth: 07:09–12:35
  • Bhadra in the netherworld: 12:35–20:20; Bhadra Puchha 15:44–17:02; Bhadra Mukha 17:02–19:14

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta06:09–07:08
Abhijit Muhurta12:26–13:02
Vijaya Muhurta14:16–14:53
Godhuli17:20–17:50
Pradosha17:20–20:17
Nishitha00:13–01:12 (11.02)
Amrita Kalam00:41–02:29 (11.02)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam09:17–10:26
Yamaganda11:35–12:44
Gulika Kalam13:53–15:02
Dur Muhurta13:02–13:39, 14:53–15:30
Varjyam13:57–15:44

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 12:35–17:20

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

Cutting hair, shavinggood 12:35–17:20
Cutting fingernailsaverage 12:35–17:20
Cutting toenailsgood 12:35–17:20
Bathing, washing hairgood 09:03–09:44, 10:37–17:20

Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni; tithi Krishna-tritya; lagna Makara 08:08, Kumbha 08:19, Mina 09:03, Mesha 09:44, Vrishabha 10:37, Mithuna 12:05, Karka 14:30

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

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

  • Bhadra on earth 08:08–12:35: no shaving or haircuts during Vishti Karana (according to the Muhurta Chintamani, Bhadra does harm when it is on earth; in heaven and in the netherworld its influence on earth is weak).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = +1

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

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

+1 Anandadi: Shrivatsa all day+1 Auspicious nakshatra all day+1 Yoga Sukarma 08:08–23:23+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 08:08–20:20−2 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 08:08–20:20−2 Vishti (Bhadra) 12:35–20:20

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

Panchanga at sunrise 08:08

SummaryOrdinary day — pros: Anandadi: Saumya, Auspicious nakshatra; cons: Rikta tithi, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
MonthMagha (amanta) · Phalguna (purnimanta) more
PakshaKrishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
SamvatsaraYuva (No. 9) · Shaka 1857 · Vikram 1992 more

At sunrise 08:06

Tithi4Krishna-chaturti (Rikta, Yama) · until 22:49 more
NakshatraUttara-Phalguni, pada 4 (fixed, Aryaman (Lord of Hospitality), Sun) · until 08:45 more
YogaDhriti (“steadfastness, firmness”, auspicious) · until 00:13 (12.02) more
KaranaBava (movable) · until 09:34 more
VaraMangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
SignsSun: Makara (Capricorn), Moon: Kanya (Virgo)

Changes during the day

from 08:45nakshatra Hasta
from 09:34karana Balava
from 22:49tithi Krishna-panchami
from 22:49karana Kaulava
from 00:13 (12.02)yoga Shula

Sun and Moon

Dawn07:26
Sunrise08:06
Noon12:44
Sunset17:22
End of twilight18:02
Moonrise22:26
Moonset08:36
Day length9 h 16 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

taskat sunrisefrom 08:45

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

  • According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Phalguni (08:06–08:45) is good for sowing.
  • According to the Kalaprakashika, Hasta (08:45–17:22) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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Muhurta

Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 22:49–08:03 (12.02)

Anandadi: Prajapati 08:06–08:45 Anandadi: Saumya 08:45–08:03 (12.02)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta06:08–07:07
Abhijit Muhurta12:25–13:03
Vijaya Muhurta14:17–14:54
Godhuli17:22–17:52
Pradosha17:22–20:19
Nishitha00:14–01:12 (12.02)
Amrita Kalam04:59–06:46 (12.02)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam15:03–16:13
Yamaganda10:25–11:34
Gulika Kalam12:44–13:54
Dur Muhurta09:57–10:34, 23:15–00:14 (12.02)
Varjyam18:11–19:59

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, shavingno suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenailsno suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Bathing, washing hairaverage 08:59–09:40, 10:33–17:22

Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni until 08:45, Hasta from 08:45; tithi Krishna-chaturti; lagna Makara 08:06, Kumbha 08:15, Mina 08:59, Mesha 09:40, Vrishabha 10:33, Mithuna 12:01, Karka 14:26

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Uttara-Phalguni (until 08:45) — destruction of all diseases; Hasta (from 08:45) — imparting radiance (to the person); Tuesday — harm to longevity.

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

  • Krishna-chaturti 08:06–17:22: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = 0

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

+1 Anandadi: Saumya 08:45–08:03 (12.02)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 08:06–08:45+1 Yoga Dhriti 08:06–00:13 (12.02)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−2 Rikta tithi 08:06–22:49

Panchanga at sunrise 08:06

SummaryAvoid starting important matters — Sankranti day, Anandadi: Kaladanda
MonthMagha (amanta) · Phalguna (purnimanta) more
PakshaKrishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
SamvatsaraYuva (No. 9) · Shaka 1857 · Vikram 1992 more
FestivalsKumbha Sankranti

At sunrise 08:03

Tithi5Krishna-panchami (Purna, Soma) · until 01:22 (13.02) more
NakshatraHasta, pada 4 (light, Savitar (Animating, Awakening), Moon) · until 11:43 more
YogaShula (“spear, sharp pain”, inauspicious) · until 01:04 (13.02) more
KaranaKaulava (movable) · until 12:06 more
VaraBuddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
SignsSun: Makara (Capricorn), Moon: Kanya (Virgo)

Changes during the day

from 11:43nakshatra Chitra
from 12:06karana Taitila
from 01:04 (13.02)yoga Ganda
from 01:22 (13.02)tithi Krishna-shashti
from 01:22 (13.02)karana Gara

Sun and Moon

Dawn07:24
Sunrise08:03
Noon12:44
Sunset17:25
End of twilight18:04
Moonrise23:39
Moonset08:47
Day length9 h 21 min

Sky

Kumbha Sankranti23:28 — the Sun enters Kumbha (Aquarius)

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

taskat sunrisefrom 11:43

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

  • According to the Kalaprakashika, Hasta (08:03–11:43) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
  • According to the Kalaprakashika, Chitra (11:43–17:25) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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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, 17:04–17:25
on the day the Sun enters the sign

Muhurta

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 08:03–11:43

Anandadi: Ananda 08:03–11:43 Anandadi: Kaladanda 11:43–08:01 (13.02)

  • Gandanta (tithi): 00:55–01:48 (13.02)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta06:06–07:05
Abhijit Muhurtanone: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday
Vijaya Muhurta14:17–14:55
Godhuli17:25–17:54
Pradosha17:25–20:20
Nishitha00:14–01:12 (13.02)
Amrita Kalam07:29–09:17 (13.02)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam12:44–13:54
Yamaganda09:14–10:24
Gulika Kalam11:34–12:44
Dur Muhurta12:25–13:03
Varjyam20:42–22:30

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, shavingno suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenailsno suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Bathing, washing hairgood 08:55–09:36, 10:29–17:20

Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Hasta until 11:43, Chitra from 11:43; tithi Krishna-panchami; lagna Makara 08:03, Kumbha 08:11, Mina 08:55, Mesha 09:36, Vrishabha 10:29, Mithuna 11:57, Karka 14:22, Simha 17:20

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Hasta (until 11:43) — imparting radiance (to the person); Chitra (from 11:43) — improvement of well-being; Wednesday — favour of the authorities.

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

  • Sankranti at 23:28 — a Parva day: no haircuts or shaving on this day (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = +5

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

Avoid starting important matters: Sankranti day

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 08:03–11:43+1 Anandadi: Ananda 08:03–11:43+1 Auspicious nakshatra 08:03–11:43+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 08:03–01:22 (13.02)−1 Anandadi: Kaladanda 11:43–08:01 (13.02)−1 Sankranti day

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

Panchanga at sunrise 08:03

SummaryOrdinary day — pros: Anandadi: Chara, Auspicious nakshatra; cons: Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi)
MonthMagha (amanta) · Phalguna (purnimanta) more
PakshaKrishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
SamvatsaraYuva (No. 9) · Shaka 1857 · Vikram 1992 more

At sunrise 08:01

Tithi6Krishna-shashti (Nanda, Kartikeya) · until 03:47 (14.02) more
NakshatraChitra, pada 4 (soft, Tvashtri (Heavenly Architect) or Vishwakarma (Vastu God), Mars) · until 14:40 more
YogaGanda (“danger, knot”, inauspicious) · until 01:51 (14.02) more
KaranaGara (movable) · until 14:36 more
VaraGuru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
SignsSun: Kumbha (Aquarius), Moon: Tula (Libra)

Changes during the day

from 14:36karana Vanija
from 14:40nakshatra Swati
from 01:51 (14.02)yoga Vriddhi
from 03:47 (14.02)tithi Krishna-saptami
from 03:47 (14.02)karana Vishti

Sun and Moon

Dawn07:22
Sunrise08:01
Noon12:44
Sunset17:27
End of twilight18:06
Moonrisenone
Moonset09:00
Day length9 h 25 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

taskat sunrisefrom 14:40

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

  • According to the Kalaprakashika, Chitra (08:01–14:40) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
  • According to the Kalaprakashika, Swati (14:40–17:27) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 14:40–07:59 (14.02)

Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:01–03:47 (14.02)

Anandadi: Chara 08:01–14:40 Anandadi: Sthira 14:40–07:59 (14.02)

  • Bhadra in the netherworld: 03:47–16:53 (14.02); Bhadra Puchha 09:00–10:19 (14.02); Bhadra Mukha 10:19–12:29 (14.02)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta06:04–07:03
Abhijit Muhurta12:25–13:03
Vijaya Muhurta14:18–14:56
Godhuli17:27–17:56
Pradosha17:27–20:21
Nishitha00:14–01:12 (14.02)
Amrita Kalam07:29–09:17, 07:36–09:23 (14.02)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam13:55–15:05
Yamaganda08:01–09:12
Gulika Kalam10:23–11:33
Dur Muhurta11:10–11:47, 14:56–15:34
Varjyam20:54–22:41

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, shavingaverage throughout the daytime
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenailsaverage throughout the daytime
Bathing, washing hairgood 08:51–09:32, 10:25–17:16

Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Chitra until 14:40, Swati from 14:40; tithi Krishna-shashti; lagna Makara 08:01, Kumbha 08:07, Mina 08:51, Mesha 09:32, Vrishabha 10:25, Mithuna 11:53, Karka 14:18, Simha 17:16

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Chitra (until 14:40) — improvement of well-being; Swati (from 14:40) — relief from all suffering; Thursday — success.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

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: Chara 08:01–14:40+1 Auspicious nakshatra 08:01–14:40+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Ravi Yoga 14:40–07:59 (14.02)−2 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:01–03:47 (14.02)

Panchanga at sunrise 08:01

SummaryOrdinary day — pros: Ravi Yoga, Auspicious nakshatra; cons: Krakacha Yoga, Vishti (Bhadra)
MonthMagha (amanta) · Phalguna (purnimanta) more
PakshaKrishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
SamvatsaraYuva (No. 9) · Shaka 1857 · Vikram 1992 more

At sunrise 07:59

Tithi7Krishna-saptami (Bhadra, Indra) · until 05:53 (15.02) more
NakshatraSwati, pada 3 (movable, Waiu (Wind), Rahu) · until 17:24 more
YogaVriddhi (“growth, increase”, auspicious) · until 02:23 (15.02) more
KaranaVishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 16:53 more
VaraShukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
SignsSun: Kumbha (Aquarius), Moon: Tula (Libra)

Changes during the day

from 16:53karana Bava
from 17:24nakshatra Vishakha
from 02:23 (15.02)yoga Dhruva
from 05:53 (15.02)tithi Krishna-ashtami
from 05:53 (15.02)karana Balava

Sun and Moon

Dawn07:20
Sunrise07:59
Noon12:44
Sunset17:29
End of twilight18:08
Moonrise00:53
Moonset09:16
Day length9 h 29 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

taskat sunrisefrom 17:24

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 (07:59–17:24) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
  • According to the Kalaprakashika, Vishakha (17:24–17:29) is good for sowing, for root crops.
  • Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 07:59–16:53: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 07:59–17:24

Krakacha Yoga 07:59–05:53 (15.02) Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:59–05:53 (15.02) Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:53–07:57 (15.02)

Anandadi: Matanga 17:24–07:57 (15.02) Anandadi: Gada 07:59–17:24

  • Bhadra in the netherworld: 03:47–16:53; Bhadra Puchha 09:00–10:19; Bhadra Mukha 10:19–12:29

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta06:03–07:01
Abhijit Muhurta12:25–13:03
Vijaya Muhurta14:19–14:57
Godhuli17:29–17:58
Pradosha17:29–20:22
Nishitha00:14–01:12 (15.02)
Amrita Kalam07:36–09:23

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam11:33–12:44
Yamaganda15:06–16:18
Gulika Kalam09:10–10:22
Dur Muhurta09:53–10:31, 13:03–13:41
Varjyam23:33–01:18 (15.02)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 08:47–09:28, 10:21–17:12

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, shavinggood 08:47–09:28, 10:21–17:12
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenailsgood 08:47–09:28, 10:21–17:12
Bathing, washing hairgood 08:47–09:28, 10:21–17:12

Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Swati until 17:24, Vishakha from 17:24; tithi Krishna-saptami; lagna Makara 07:59, Kumbha 08:03, Mina 08:47, Mesha 09:28, Vrishabha 10:21, Mithuna 11:49, Karka 14:14, Simha 17:12

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Swati (until 17:24) — relief from all suffering; Vishakha (from 17:24) — loss of money; Friday — universal respect.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = −1

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

+2 Ravi Yoga 07:59–17:24+1 Auspicious nakshatra 07:59–17:24+1 Yoga Vriddhi 07:59–02:23 (15.02)+1 Auspicious weekday0 Anandadi: Matanga 17:24–07:57 (15.02)0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:59–05:53 (15.02) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Anandadi: Gada 07:59–17:24−2 Vishti (Bhadra) 07:59–16:53−3 Krakacha Yoga 07:59–05:53 (15.02)

Panchanga at sunrise 07:59

SummaryOrdinary day — pros: Anandadi: Shubha, Yoga Dhruva; cons: Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn), Ashtami
MonthMagha (amanta) · Phalguna (purnimanta) more
PakshaKrishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
SamvatsaraYuva (No. 9) · Shaka 1857 · Vikram 1992 more
FestivalsKalashtami

At sunrise 07:57

Tithi8Krishna-ashtami (Jaya, Vasus) · until 07:27 (16.02) more
NakshatraVishakha, pada 3 (mixed, Indra and Agni, Jupiter) · until 19:44 more
YogaDhruva (“fixed, constant (the Pole Star)”, auspicious) · until 02:33 (16.02) more
KaranaBalava (movable) · until 18:45 more
VaraShani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
SignsSun: Kumbha (Aquarius), Moon: Tula (Libra)

Changes during the day

from 18:45karana Kaulava
from 19:44nakshatra Anuradha
from 02:33 (16.02)yoga Vyaghata
from 07:27 (16.02)tithi Krishna-navami
from 07:27 (16.02)karana Taitila

Sun and Moon

Dawn07:18
Sunrise07:57
Noon12:44
Sunset17:31
End of twilight18:10
Moonrise02:07
Moonset09:37
Day length9 h 34 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

taskat 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 (07:57–17:31) is good for sowing, for root crops.

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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, 17:31–20:24
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:27–07:55 (16.02)

Anandadi: Shubha 07:57–19:44 Anandadi: Amrita 19:44–07:55 (16.02)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta06:01–06:59
Abhijit Muhurta12:25–13:03
Vijaya Muhurta14:20–14:58
Godhuli17:31–18:00
Pradosha17:31–20:24
Nishitha00:14–01:12 (16.02)
Amrita Kalam10:04–11:50

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam10:20–11:32
Yamaganda13:56–15:07
Gulika Kalam07:57–09:09
Dur Muhurta07:57–08:35, 08:35–09:13
Varjyam00:01–01:44 (16.02)

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, shavingno suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenailsno suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Bathing, washing hairbad throughout the daytime

Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Vishakha; tithi Krishna-ashtami; lagna Makara 07:57, Kumbha 07:59, Mina 08:44, Mesha 09:24, Vrishabha 10:17, Mithuna 11:45, Karka 14:10, Simha 17:08

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

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

  • Krishna-ashtami 07:57–17:31: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Cautions:

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

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: Shubha 07:57–19:44+1 Yoga Dhruva 07:57–02:33 (16.02)−1 Ashtami 07:57–07:27 (16.02)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)

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

Panchanga at sunrise 07:57

SummaryUnfavourable day — Anandadi: Mrityu, Tryahasparsha
MonthMagha (amanta) · Phalguna (purnimanta) more
PakshaKrishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
SamvatsaraYuva (No. 9) · Shaka 1857 · Vikram 1992 more

At sunrise 07:55

Tithi9Krishna-navami (Rikta, Serpent (Naga)) · until 08:20 (17.02) more
the tithi will also last until tomorrow’s sunrise (tryahasparsha)
NakshatraAnuradha, pada 2 (soft, Mitra (Friend), Saturn) · until 21:28 more
YogaVyaghata (“crushing blow”, inauspicious) · until 02:14 (17.02) more
KaranaTaitila (movable) · until 20:00 more
VaraRavi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
SignsSun: Kumbha (Aquarius), Moon: Vrischika (Scorpio)

Changes during the day

from 20:00karana Gara
from 21:28nakshatra Jyestha
from 02:14 (17.02)yoga Harshana

Sun and Moon

Dawn07:16
Sunrise07:55
Noon12:43
Sunset17:33
End of twilight18:12
Moonrise03:19
Moonset10:08
Day length9 h 38 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

taskat 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 (07:55–17:33) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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Muhurta

Anandadi: Mrityu 07:55–21:28 Anandadi: Kana 21:28–07:52 (17.02)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta05:59–06:57
Abhijit Muhurta12:25–13:03
Vijaya Muhurta14:20–14:59
Godhuli17:33–18:02
Pradosha17:33–20:25
Nishitha00:14–01:11 (17.02)
Amrita Kalam10:19–12:02

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam16:21–17:33
Yamaganda12:44–13:56
Gulika Kalam15:09–16:21
Dur Muhurta16:16–16:55
Varjyam03:18–04:58 (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, shavingno suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenailsno suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Bathing, washing hairaverage 08:40–09:20, 10:13–17:04

Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Anuradha; tithi Krishna-navami; lagna Makara 07:55, Kumbha 07:55, Mina 08:40, Mesha 09:20, Vrishabha 10:13, Mithuna 11:41, Karka 14:06, Simha 17:04

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

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

  • Krishna-navami 07:55–17:33: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Unfavourable day · score S = −6

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: Anandadi: Mrityu

+1 Auspicious nakshatra 07:55–21:28−2 Rikta tithi all day−2 Tryahasparsha−3 Anandadi: Mrityu 07:55–21:28

Panchanga at sunrise 07:55

SummaryOrdinary day — pros: Anandadi: Padma, Yoga Harshana; cons: Rikta tithi, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
MonthMagha (amanta) · Phalguna (purnimanta) more
PakshaKrishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
SamvatsaraYuva (No. 9) · Shaka 1857 · Vikram 1992 more

At sunrise 07:52

Tithi9Krishna-navami (Rikta, Serpent (Naga)) · until 08:20 more
vriddhi: the same tithi also prevailed at yesterday’s sunrise
NakshatraJyestha, pada 2 (sharp, Indra (Leader of the Gods), Mercury) · until 22:29 more
Gandamula
YogaHarshana (“delighting”, auspicious) · until 01:19 (18.02) more
KaranaGara (movable) · until 08:20 more
VaraSoma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
SignsSun: Kumbha (Aquarius), Moon: Vrischika (Scorpio)

Changes during the day

from 08:20tithi Krishna-dashami
from 08:20karana Vanija
from 20:29karana Vishti
from 22:29nakshatra Mula
from 01:19 (18.02)yoga Vajra

Sun and Moon

Dawn07:14
Sunrise07:52
Noon12:43
Sunset17:35
End of twilight18:14
Moonrise04:25
Moonset10:52
Day length9 h 43 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

taskat sunrisefrom 08:20

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

  • According to the Kalaprakashika, Jyestha (07:52–17:35) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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Muhurta

Anandadi: Padma 07:52–22:29 Anandadi: Lumbaka 22:29–07:50 (18.02)

  • Bhadra in heaven: 20:29–22:29; Bhadra Puchha 22:12–23:24
  • Bhadra in the netherworld: 22:29–08:26 (18.02); Bhadra Puchha 22:12–23:24; Bhadra Mukha 23:24–01:24 (18.02)
  • Gandanta (nakshatra): 16:18–04:36 (18.02)
  • Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Jyestha

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta05:58–06:55
Abhijit Muhurta12:24–13:03
Vijaya Muhurta14:21–15:00
Godhuli17:35–18:04
Pradosha17:35–20:26
Nishitha00:14–01:11 (18.02)
Amrita Kalam13:18–14:58

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam09:05–10:18
Yamaganda11:31–12:44
Gulika Kalam13:57–15:10
Dur Muhurta13:03–13:42, 15:00–15:39
Varjyamnone on this day

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 08:36–09:17, 10:09–17:00

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

Cutting hair, shavingaverage 08:36–09:17, 10:09–17:00
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenailsaverage 08:36–09:17, 10:09–17:00
Bathing, washing hairaverage 08:20–17:35

Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Jyestha; tithi Krishna-navami until 08:20, Krishna-dashami from 08:20; lagna Kumbha 07:52, Mina 08:36, Mesha 09:17, Vrishabha 10:09, Mithuna 11:37, Karka 14:02, Simha 17:00

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

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

  • Krishna-navami 07:52–08:20: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = 0

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

+1 Anandadi: Padma 07:52–22:29+1 Yoga Harshana 07:52–01:19 (18.02)+1 Auspicious weekday−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 07:52–22:29−2 Rikta tithi 07:52–08:20

Panchanga at sunrise 07:52

SummaryAvoid starting important matters — Kshaya tithi, Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi)
MonthMagha (amanta) · Phalguna (purnimanta) more
PakshaKrishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
SamvatsaraYuva (No. 9) · Shaka 1857 · Vikram 1992 more
FestivalsVijaya Ekadashi

At sunrise 07:50

Tithi10Krishna-dashami (Purna, Dharma) · until 08:26 more
NakshatraMula, pada 2 (sharp, Nirriti (Goddess of Destruction or Alakshmi), Ketu) · until 22:41 more
Gandamula
YogaVajra (“diamond, thunderbolt”, inauspicious) · until 23:45 more
KaranaVishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 08:26 more
VaraMangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
SignsSun: Kumbha (Aquarius), Moon: Dhanu (Sagittarius)

Changes during the day

from 08:26tithi Krishna-ekadashi (kshaya: not present at any sunrise)
from 08:26karana Bava
from 20:10karana Balava
from 22:41nakshatra Purva-Ashadha
from 23:45yoga Siddhi
from 07:41 (19.02)tithi Krishna-dvadashi
from 07:41 (19.02)karana Kaulava

Sun and Moon

Dawn07:12
Sunrise07:50
Noon12:43
Sunset17:38
End of twilight18:16
Moonrise05:19
Moonset11:53
Day length9 h 47 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

taskat sunrisefrom 08:26

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

  • According to the Kalaprakashika, Mula (07:50–17:38) is good for sowing, for root crops.
  • Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 07:50–08:26: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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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 08:26–07:41 (19.02)
kshaya Ekadashi does not prevail at sunrise: Smartas fast on the day it begins, Vaishnavas on the next day
Parana (breaking the fast): 13:43–15:41 (19.02)
Vaishnava date: 19.02

Muhurta

Krakacha Yoga 07:50–08:26 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:26–07:41 (19.02)

Anandadi: Chhatra 07:50–22:41 Anandadi: Mitra 22:41–07:48 (19.02)

  • Bhadra in the netherworld: 22:29 (17.02)–08:26; Bhadra Puchha 22:12–23:24 (17.02); Bhadra Mukha 23:24 (17.02)–01:24
  • Gandanta (tithi): 08:02–08:49
  • Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Mula

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta05:56–06:53
Abhijit Muhurta12:24–13:03
Vijaya Muhurta14:22–15:01
Godhuli17:38–18:06
Pradosha17:38–20:28
Nishitha00:14–01:11 (19.02)
Amrita Kalam16:14–17:51

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam15:11–16:24
Yamaganda10:17–11:30
Gulika Kalam12:44–13:57
Dur Muhurta09:48–10:27, 23:18–00:14 (19.02)
Varjyam21:05–22:41

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, shavingbad throughout the daytime
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenailsbad throughout the daytime
Bathing, washing hairaverage 08:32–09:13, 10:05–16:56

Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Mula; tithi Krishna-dashami until 08:26, Krishna-ekadashi from 08:26; lagna Kumbha 07:50, Mina 08:32, Mesha 09:13, Vrishabha 10:05, Mithuna 11:33, Karka 13:58, Simha 16:56

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

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −5

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

Avoid starting important matters: Kshaya tithi

+1 Anandadi: Chhatra 07:50–22:410 Vishti (Bhadra) 07:50–08:260 Krakacha Yoga 07:50–08:26−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 07:50–22:41−2 Kshaya tithi−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:26–07:41 (19.02)

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 07:50

SummaryBest day — Yoga Siddhi, Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi)
MonthMagha (amanta) · Phalguna (purnimanta) more
PakshaKrishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
SamvatsaraYuva (No. 9) · Shaka 1857 · Vikram 1992 more
FestivalsVijaya Ekadashi — Vaishnava fast

At sunrise 07:48

Tithi12Krishna-dvadashi (Bhadra, Sun (Ravi)) · until 06:08 (20.02) more
NakshatraPurva-Ashadha, pada 2 (fierce, Varuna, Venus) · until 22:06 more
YogaSiddhi (“success, accomplishment”, auspicious) · until 21:33 more
KaranaKaulava (movable) · until 19:00 more
VaraBuddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
SignsSun: Kumbha (Aquarius), Moon: Dhanu (Sagittarius)

Changes during the day

from 19:00karana Taitila
from 21:33yoga Vyatipata
from 22:06nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha
from 06:08 (20.02)tithi Krishna-trayodashi
from 06:08 (20.02)karana Gara

Sun and Moon

Dawn07:10
Sunrise07:48
Noon12:43
Sunset17:40
End of twilight18:18
Moonrise06:00
Moonset13:09
Day length9 h 51 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

taskat 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 (07:48–17:40) is good for root crops.

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Festivals and periods

Vijaya Ekadashi — Vaishnava fast · Vishnu

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

Smarta date: 18.02
Ekadashi does not prevail at any sunrise (kshaya): Smartas fast on the day it begins, Vaishnavas on the next day, on Dwadashi.

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:48–06:08 (20.02)

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:08–07:45 (20.02)

Anandadi: Shrivatsa 07:48–22:06 Anandadi: Vajra 22:06–07:45 (20.02)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta05:54–06:51
Abhijit Muhurtanone: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday
Vijaya Muhurta14:22–15:02
Godhuli17:40–18:08
Pradosha17:40–20:29
Nishitha00:14–01:11 (20.02)
Amrita Kalam17:25–18:59

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam12:44–13:58
Yamaganda09:02–10:16
Gulika Kalam11:30–12:44
Dur Muhurta12:24–13:03
Varjyam08:03–09:37, 05:39–07:10 (20.02)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 08:28–09:09, 10:01–16:52

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, shavingaverage 08:28–09:09, 10:01–16:52
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenailsaverage 08:28–09:09, 10:01–16:52
Bathing, washing hairgood 08:28–09:09, 10:01–16:52

Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Purva-Ashadha; tithi Krishna-dvadashi; lagna Kumbha 07:48, Mina 08:28, Mesha 09:09, Vrishabha 10:01, Mithuna 11:29, Karka 13:54, Simha 16:52

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

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Best day · score S = +5

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

+2 Yoga Siddhi 07:48–21:33+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:48–06:08 (20.02)+1 Anandadi: Shrivatsa 07:48–22:06+1 Auspicious weekday−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 07:48–22:06

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

Panchanga at sunrise 07:48

SummaryAvoid starting important matters — Vyatipata, Anandadi: Dhwanksha
MonthMagha (amanta) · Phalguna (purnimanta) more
PakshaKrishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
SamvatsaraYuva (No. 9) · Shaka 1857 · Vikram 1992 more
FestivalsPradosha Vrat

At sunrise 07:45

Tithi13Krishna-trayodashi (Jaya, God of Love) · until 03:52 (21.02) more
NakshatraUttara-Ashadha, pada 2 (fixed, Vishva-Deva (All Gods), Sun) · until 20:45 more
YogaVyatipata (“calamity, downfall”, inauspicious) · until 18:44 more
KaranaGara (movable) · until 17:05 more
VaraGuru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
SignsSun: Kumbha (Aquarius), Moon: Makara (Capricorn)

Changes during the day

from 17:05karana Vanija
from 18:44yoga Variyana
from 20:45nakshatra Shravana
from 03:52 (21.02)tithi Krishna-chaturdashi
from 03:52 (21.02)karana Vishti

Sun and Moon

Dawn07:07
Sunrise07:45
Noon12:43
Sunset17:42
End of twilight18:20
Moonrise06:30
Moonset14:35
Day length9 h 56 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

taskat sunrise

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

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

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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, 17:42–20:30
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Muhurta

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:52–07:43 (21.02)

Anandadi: Saumya 07:45–15:09 Anandadi: Dhwaja 22:15–07:43 (21.02) Anandadi: Dhwanksha 15:09–22:15

  • Bhadra in the netherworld: 03:52–14:29 (21.02); Bhadra Mukha 03:52–05:37 (21.02); Bhadra Puchha 13:22–14:26 (21.02)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta05:53–06:49
Abhijit Muhurta12:24–13:04
Vijaya Muhurta14:23–15:03
Godhuli17:42–18:10
Pradosha17:42–20:30
Nishitha00:14–01:10 (21.02)
Amrita Kalam14:43–16:14

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam13:58–15:13
Yamaganda07:45–09:00
Gulika Kalam10:15–11:29
Dur Muhurta11:04–11:44, 15:03–15:43
Varjyam00:26–01:54 (21.02)

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, shavingno suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenailsno suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Bathing, washing hairgood 08:24–09:05, 09:57–16:48

Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha; tithi Krishna-trayodashi; lagna Kumbha 07:45, Mina 08:24, Mesha 09:05, Vrishabha 09:57, Mithuna 11:26, Karka 13:50, Simha 16:48

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

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

  • Vyatipata 07:45–17:42: auspicious undertakings, including haircuts, are avoided during this yoga (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = 0

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

Avoid starting important matters: Vyatipata

+1 Anandadi: Saumya 07:45–15:09+1 Auspicious nakshatra 07:45–20:45+1 Auspicious weekday0 Anandadi: Dhwanksha 15:09–22:15−3 Vyatipata 07:45–18:44

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 07:45

SummaryAvoid starting important matters — Krishna Chaturdashi, Vishti (Bhadra)
MonthMagha (amanta) · Phalguna (purnimanta) more
PakshaKrishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
SamvatsaraYuva (No. 9) · Shaka 1857 · Vikram 1992 more
FestivalsMaha Shivaratri

At sunrise 07:43

Tithi14Krishna-chaturdashi (Rikta, Kali) · until 01:00 (22.02) more
NakshatraShravana, pada 2 (movable, Shri Vishnu, Moon) · until 18:47 more
YogaVariyana (“excellent, best”, auspicious) · until 15:23 more
KaranaVishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 14:29 more
VaraShukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
SignsSun: Kumbha (Aquarius), Moon: Makara (Capricorn)

Changes during the day

from 14:29karana Shakuni
from 15:23yoga Parigha
from 18:47nakshatra Dhanishtha
from 01:00 (22.02)tithi Amavasya
from 01:00 (22.02)karana Chatushpada

Sun and Moon

Dawn07:05
Sunrise07:43
Noon12:43
Sunset17:44
End of twilight18:22
Moonrise06:52
Moonset16:08
Day length10 h 00 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

taskat sunrise

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

  • According to the Kalaprakashika, Shravana (07:43–17:44) is good for sowing.
  • Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 07:43–14:29: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
  • Shakuni 14:29–17:44: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it (it is suitable for sowing).
  • Krishna-chaturdashi 07:43–17:44: 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, 00:14–01:00 (22.02)
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Muhurta

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 07:43–18:47

Anandadi: Prajapati 18:47–07:41 (22.02) Anandadi: Dhumra 07:43–18:47

  • Bhadra in the netherworld: 03:52–14:29; Bhadra Mukha 03:52–05:37; Bhadra Puchha 13:22–14:26
  • Chora Panchaka: 05:37 (22.02)–05:22 (26.02)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta05:51–06:47
Abhijit Muhurta12:24–13:04
Vijaya Muhurta14:24–15:04
Godhuli17:44–18:12
Pradosha17:44–20:31
Nishitha00:14–01:10 (22.02)
Amrita Kalam09:14–10:43, 07:00–08:26 (22.02)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam11:28–12:44
Yamaganda15:14–16:29
Gulika Kalam08:58–10:13
Dur Muhurta09:43–10:23, 13:04–13:44
Varjyam22:23–23:49

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, shavingno suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenailsno suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Bathing, washing hairaverage throughout the daytime

Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Shravana; tithi Krishna-chaturdashi; lagna Kumbha 07:43, Mina 08:20, Mesha 09:01, Vrishabha 09:53, Mithuna 11:22, Karka 13:46, Simha 16:44

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

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

  • Krishna-chaturdashi 07:43–17:44: 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).
  • 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 = 0

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

Avoid starting important matters: Krishna Chaturdashi

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 07:43–18:47+1 Auspicious nakshatra 07:43–18:47+1 Yoga Variyana 07:43–15:23+1 Auspicious weekday0 Yoga Parigha 15:23–01:31 (22.02)−1 Anandadi: Dhumra 07:43–18:47−2 Vishti (Bhadra) 07:43–14:29−3 Krishna Chaturdashi 07:43–01:00 (22.02)

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

SummaryAvoid starting important matters — Amavasya, Panchaka
MonthMagha (amanta) · Phalguna (purnimanta) more
PakshaKrishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
SamvatsaraYuva (No. 9) · Shaka 1857 · Vikram 1992 more
FestivalsShani Amavasya · Magha Amavasya

At sunrise 07:41

Tithi30Amavasya (Purna, Pitris (ancestors)) · until 21:42 more
NakshatraDhanishtha, pada 3 (movable, Vasu (kind) - 8 phenomena of nature, assistants of Indra, Mars) · until 16:20 more
YogaParigha (“bolt, barrier”, inauspicious) · until 11:38 more
KaranaChatushpada (fixed, inauspicious) · until 11:23 more
VaraShani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
SignsSun: Kumbha (Aquarius), Moon: Kumbha (Aquarius)

Changes during the day

from 11:23karana Naga
from 11:38yoga Shiva
from 16:20nakshatra Shatabhisha
from 21:42tithi Shukla-pratipat
from 21:42karana Kimstughna
from 07:36 (23.02)yoga Siddha

Sun and Moon

Dawn07:03
Sunrise07:41
Noon12:43
Sunset17:46
End of twilight18:24
Moonrise07:09
Moonset17:42
Day length10 h 05 min

Sky

New moon (Amavasya)21:42

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

taskat sunrisefrom 16:20

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

  • According to the Kalaprakashika, Shatabhisha (16:20–17:46) is good for sowing.
  • Chatushpada 07:41–11:23: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
  • Naga 11:23–17:46: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

Shani Amavasya · Shani (Saturn)

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

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 01:00–21:42
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Magha Amavasya · Pitris (ancestors)

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

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 01:00–21:42
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Muhurta

Anandadi: Vardhamana 07:41–16:20 Anandadi: Ananda 16:20–07:38 (23.02)

  • Chora Panchaka: 05:37–05:22 (26.02)
  • Gandanta (tithi): 21:21–22:02

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta05:49–06:45
Abhijit Muhurta12:23–13:04
Vijaya Muhurta14:24–15:05
Godhuli17:46–18:14
Pradosha17:46–20:33
Nishitha00:14–01:10 (23.02)
Amrita Kalam07:00–08:26, 07:12–08:37 (23.02)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam10:12–11:28
Yamaganda13:59–15:15
Gulika Kalam07:41–08:56
Dur Muhurta07:41–08:21, 08:21–09:01
Varjyam22:42–00:07 (23.02)

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, shavingno suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenailsno suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Bathing, washing hairaverage 08:16–08:57, 09:50–16:40

Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Dhanishtha until 16:20, Shatabhisha from 16:20; tithi Amavasya; lagna Kumbha 07:41, Mina 08:16, Mesha 08:57, Vrishabha 09:50, Mithuna 11:18, Karka 13:42, Simha 16:40

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Dhanishtha (until 16:20) — longevity (increased vitality); Shatabhisha (from 16:20) — gaining strength; Saturday — decline of physical strength.

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

  • Amavasya 07:41–17:46: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −2

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

Avoid starting important matters: Amavasya

+1 Anandadi: Vardhamana 07:41–16:20+1 Auspicious nakshatra 07:41–16:20+1 Yoga Shiva 11:38–07:36 (23.02)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Panchaka all day−3 Amavasya 07:41–21:42

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 07:41

SummaryOrdinary day — pros: Yoga Siddha, Auspicious nakshatra; cons: Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi), Panchaka
MonthPhalguna (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
PakshaShukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
SamvatsaraYuva (No. 9) · Shaka 1857 · Vikram 1992 more
FestivalsChandra Darshan

At sunrise 07:38

Tithi1Shukla-pratipat (Nanda, Brahma) · until 18:08 more
NakshatraShatabhisha, pada 3 (movable, Varuna, Rahu) · until 13:35 more
YogaSiddha (“perfected, accomplished”, auspicious) · until 03:25 (24.02) more
KaranaKimstughna (fixed) · until 07:56 more
VaraRavi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
SignsSun: Kumbha (Aquarius), Moon: Kumbha (Aquarius)

Changes during the day

from 07:56karana Bava
from 13:35nakshatra Purva-Bhadra
from 18:08tithi Shukla-dvitya
from 18:08karana Balava
from 03:25 (24.02)yoga Sadhya
from 04:19 (24.02)karana Kaulava

Sun and Moon

Dawn07:01
Sunrise07:38
Noon12:43
Sunset17:48
End of twilight18:26
Moonrise07:24
Moonset19:16
Day length10 h 10 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

taskat sunrisefrom 13:35

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

  • According to the Kalaprakashika, Shatabhisha (07:38–13:35) is good for sowing.
  • According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Bhadra (13:35–17:48) is good for root crops.
  • Kimstughna 07:38–07:56: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

Chandra Darshan · Chandra (the Moon)

The first evening after the new moon, when the thin lunar crescent becomes visible. People look at the young Moon, offer it water and pray for well-being; some fast until it appears.

Rule: first visible lunar crescent, 17:48–19:16
Crescent Moon above the horizon after sunset: 17:48–19:16

Muhurta

Tripushkar Yoga 18:08–07:36 (24.02)

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:38–18:08

Anandadi: Chara 13:35–07:36 (24.02) Anandadi: Rakshasa 07:38–13:35

  • Chora Panchaka: 05:37 (22.02)–05:22 (26.02)

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.

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta05:47–06:43
Abhijit Muhurta12:23–13:04
Vijaya Muhurta14:25–15:06
Godhuli17:48–18:16
Pradosha17:48–20:34
Nishitha00:15–01:10 (24.02)
Amrita Kalam07:12–08:37, 03:40–05:04 (24.02)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam16:32–17:48
Yamaganda12:43–14:00
Gulika Kalam15:16–16:32
Dur Muhurta16:27–17:08
Varjyam19:13–20:37

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 08:12–08:53, 09:46–13:35

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

Cutting hair, shavingaverage 08:12–08:53, 09:46–13:35
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenailsaverage 08:12–08:53, 09:46–13:35
Bathing, washing hairaverage 08:12–08:53, 09:46–13:35

Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Shatabhisha until 13:35, Purva-Bhadra from 13:35; tithi Shukla-pratipat; lagna Kumbha 07:38, Mina 08:12, Mesha 08:53, Vrishabha 09:46, Mithuna 11:14, Karka 13:38, Simha 16:36

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Shatabhisha (until 13:35) — gaining strength; Purva-Bhadra (from 13:35) — facing death (dangers); Sunday — physical well-being.

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = −1

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

+2 Yoga Siddha 07:38–03:25 (24.02)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 07:38–13:350 Anandadi: Chara 13:35–07:36 (24.02)0 Tripushkar Yoga 18:08–07:36 (24.02)0 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 13:35–07:36 (24.02)−1 Anandadi: Rakshasa 07:38–13:35−1 Panchaka all day−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:38–18:08

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 07:38

SummaryOrdinary day — pros: Yoga Sadhya, Auspicious weekday; cons: Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi), Fierce or sharp nakshatra
MonthPhalguna (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
PakshaShukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
SamvatsaraYuva (No. 9) · Shaka 1857 · Vikram 1992 more

At sunrise 07:36

Tithi2Shukla-dvitya (Bhadra, Vidhatr) · until 14:30 more
NakshatraPurva-Bhadra, pada 4 (fierce, Aja Ekapad - sunbeam or lightning strike, Jupiter) · until 10:42 more
YogaSadhya (“attainable, amenable”, auspicious) · until 23:15 more
KaranaKaulava (movable) · until 14:30 more
VaraSoma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
SignsSun: Kumbha (Aquarius), Moon: Mina (Pisces)

Changes during the day

from 10:42nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra
from 14:30tithi Shukla-tritya
from 14:30karana Taitila
from 23:15yoga Shubha
from 00:43 (25.02)karana Gara

Sun and Moon

Dawn06:58
Sunrise07:36
Noon12:43
Sunset17:50
End of twilight18:28
Moonrise07:37
Moonset20:50
Day length10 h 14 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

taskat sunrisefrom 10:42from 14:30

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

  • According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Bhadra (07:36–10:42) is good for root crops.
  • According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Bhadra (10:42–17:50) is good for sowing.

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Muhurta

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:36–14:30 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 14:30–07:33 (25.02)

Anandadi: Musala 07:36–10:42 Anandadi: Gada 10:42–07:33 (25.02)

  • Chora Panchaka: 05:37 (22.02)–05:22 (26.02)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta05:46–06:41
Abhijit Muhurta12:23–13:04
Vijaya Muhurta14:26–15:07
Godhuli17:50–18:18
Pradosha17:50–20:35
Nishitha00:15–01:09 (25.02)
Amrita Kalam03:40–05:05 (25.02)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam08:53–10:10
Yamaganda11:26–12:43
Gulika Kalam14:00–15:17
Dur Muhurta13:04–13:45, 15:07–15:48
Varjyam19:11–20:36

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 10:42–16:32

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, shavinggood 10:42–16:32
Cutting fingernailsgood 10:42–16:32
Cutting toenailsgood 14:30–16:32
Bathing, washing hairgood 10:42–16:32

Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Purva-Bhadra until 10:42, Uttara-Bhadra from 10:42; tithi Shukla-dvitya until 14:30, Shukla-tritya from 14:30; lagna Kumbha 07:36, Mina 08:08, Mesha 08:49, Vrishabha 09:42, Mithuna 11:10, Karka 13:35, Simha 16:32

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Purva-Bhadra (until 10:42) — facing death (dangers); Uttara-Bhadra (from 10:42) — a good life; 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.

+1 Yoga Sadhya 07:36–23:15+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 07:36–14:30+1 Auspicious nakshatra 10:42–07:33 (25.02)−1 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 14:30–07:33 (25.02)−1 Anandadi: Musala 07:36–10:42−1 Panchaka all day−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 07:36–10:42−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:36–14:30

Panchanga at sunrise 07:36

SummaryBest day — Yoga Shubha, Ravi Yoga; auspicious time — until 10:59
MonthPhalguna (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
PakshaShukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
SamvatsaraYuva (No. 9) · Shaka 1857 · Vikram 1992 more
FestivalsVinayaka Chaturthi

At sunrise 07:33

Tithi3Shukla-tritya (Jaya, Vishnu) · until 10:59 more
NakshatraUttara-Bhadra, pada 4 (fixed, Ahirbudhyana (Serpent of the Deep - Milky Way under the horizon), Saturn) · until 07:55 more
YogaShubha (“goodness, happiness”, auspicious) · until 19:14 more
KaranaGara (movable) · until 10:59 more
VaraMangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
SignsSun: Kumbha (Aquarius), Moon: Mina (Pisces)

Changes during the day

from 07:55nakshatra Revati
from 10:59tithi Shukla-chaturti
from 10:59karana Vanija
from 19:14yoga Shukla
from 21:19karana Vishti
from 05:22 (26.02)nakshatra Ashwini

Sun and Moon

Dawn06:56
Sunrise07:33
Noon12:43
Sunset17:53
End of twilight18:30
Moonrise07:51
Moonset22:24
Day length10 h 19 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

taskat sunrisefrom 07:55from 10:59

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

  • According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Bhadra (07:33–07:55) is good for sowing.
  • According to the Kalaprakashika, Revati (07:55–17:53) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

more — lunar calendar for gardeners

Festivals and periods

Vinayaka Chaturthi · Ganesha

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

Rule: madhyahna vyapini: midday (the 3rd fifth of the daytime), 11:41–13:45
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Muhurta

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 07:33–07:55 Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 07:33–07:55 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:33–10:59 Ravi Yoga 07:55–05:22 (26.02) Amrita Siddhi Yoga 05:22–07:31 (26.02) Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 05:22–07:31 (26.02)

Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 07:33–07:55

Anandadi: Siddhi 07:33–07:55 Anandadi: Shubha 07:55–05:22 (26.02) Anandadi: Amrita 05:22–07:31 (26.02)

  • Bhadra on earth: 21:19–05:22 (26.02); Bhadra Mukha 21:22–23:05
  • Bhadra in heaven: 05:22–07:44 (26.02); Bhadra Puchha 06:42–07:44 (26.02)
  • Chora Panchaka: 05:37 (22.02)–05:22 (26.02)
  • Gandanta (nakshatra): 23:58–10:47 (26.02)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta05:44–06:39
Abhijit Muhurta12:22–13:04
Vijaya Muhurta14:26–15:07
Godhuli17:53–18:20
Pradosha17:53–20:36
Nishitha00:15–01:09 (26.02)
Amrita Kalam03:13–04:39 (26.02)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam15:18–16:35
Yamaganda10:08–11:26
Gulika Kalam12:43–14:00
Dur Muhurta09:37–10:19, 23:20–00:15 (26.02)
Varjyam18:38–20:04

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 07:33–10:59

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

Cutting hair, shavingaverage 07:33–10:59
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenailsaverage 07:33–10:59
Bathing, washing hairaverage 07:33–16:28

Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra until 07:55, Revati from 07:55; tithi Shukla-tritya until 10:59, Shukla-chaturti from 10:59; lagna Kumbha 07:33, Mina 08:04, Mesha 08:45, Vrishabha 09:38, Mithuna 11:06, Karka 13:31, Simha 16:28

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Uttara-Bhadra (until 07:55) — a good life; Revati (from 07:55) — increase in property; Tuesday — harm to longevity.

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

  • Shukla-chaturti 10:59–17:53: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Best day · score S = +5

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

Auspicious time ends by 10:59

+2 Yoga Shubha 07:33–19:14+2 Ravi Yoga 07:55–05:22 (26.02)+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:33–10:59+1 Anandadi: Shubha 07:55–05:22 (26.02)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 07:33–07:55+1 Auspicious tithi 07:33–10:590 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 07:33–07:550 Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 07:33–07:550 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 07:33–07:55 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Surya Dagdha tithi 10:59–07:31 (26.02)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Panchaka 07:33–05:22 (26.02)−1 Rikta tithi 10:59–07:31 (26.02)

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

Panchanga at sunrise 07:33

SummaryUnfavourable day — Anandadi: Mrityu, Kshaya tithi
MonthPhalguna (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
PakshaShukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
SamvatsaraYuva (No. 9) · Shaka 1857 · Vikram 1992 more

At sunrise 07:31

Tithi4Shukla-chaturti (Rikta, Yama) · until 07:44 more
NakshatraAshwini, pada 1 (light, Ashwini Kumara, Ketu) · until 03:14 (27.02) more
Gandamula
YogaShukla (“bright, pure”, auspicious) · until 15:30 more
KaranaVishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 07:44 more
VaraBuddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
SignsSun: Kumbha (Aquarius), Moon: Mesha (Aries)

Changes during the day

from 07:44tithi Shukla-panchami (kshaya: not present at any sunrise)
from 07:44karana Bava
from 15:30yoga Brahma
from 18:16karana Balava
from 03:14 (27.02)nakshatra Bharani
from 04:55 (27.02)tithi Shukla-shashti
from 04:55 (27.02)karana Kaulava

Sun and Moon

Dawn06:54
Sunrise07:31
Noon12:42
Sunset17:55
End of twilight18:32
Moonrise08:08
Moonset23:57
Day length10 h 23 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

taskat sunrisefrom 07:44

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) 07:31–07:44: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 03:14–07:29 (27.02)

Jwalamukhi Yoga 03:14–04:55 (27.02)

Anandadi: Mrityu 07:31–03:14 (27.02) Anandadi: Kana 03:14–07:29 (27.02)

  • Bhadra in heaven: 05:22–07:44; Bhadra Puchha 06:42–07:44
  • Gandanta (nakshatra): 23:58 (25.02)–10:47
  • Gandanta (tithi): 04:34–05:17 (27.02)
  • Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Ashwini
  • Surya Dagdha tithi: Shukla-chaturti

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta05:42–06:36
Abhijit Muhurtanone: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday
Vijaya Muhurta14:27–15:08
Godhuli17:55–18:22
Pradosha17:55–20:37
Nishitha00:15–01:09 (27.02)
Amrita Kalam20:41–22:08

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam12:43–14:01
Yamaganda08:49–10:07
Gulika Kalam11:25–12:43
Dur Muhurta12:22–13:04
Varjyam23:36–01:03 (27.02)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 08:00–08:41, 09:34–16:25

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, shavinggood 08:00–08:41, 09:34–16:25
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenailsgood 08:00–08:41, 09:34–16:25
Bathing, washing hairgood 08:00–08:41, 09:34–16:25

Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Ashwini; tithi Shukla-chaturti until 07:44, Shukla-panchami from 07:44; lagna Kumbha 07:31, Mina 08:00, Mesha 08:41, Vrishabha 09:34, Mithuna 11:02, Karka 13:27, Simha 16:25

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Ashwini — joy; Wednesday — favour of the authorities.

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

  • Shukla-chaturti 07:31–07:44: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Unfavourable day · score S = −5

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: Anandadi: Mrityu

Avoid starting important matters: Kshaya tithi

+1 Auspicious nakshatra 07:31–03:14 (27.02)+1 Yoga Shukla 07:31–15:30+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 07:44–04:55 (27.02)0 Vishti (Bhadra) 07:31–07:44−1 Gandanta 07:31–10:47−1 Surya Dagdha tithi 07:31–07:44−2 Kshaya tithi−2 Rikta tithi 07:31–07:44−3 Anandadi: Mrityu 07:31–03:14 (27.02)

Panchanga at sunrise 07:31

SummaryBest day — Yoga Brahma, Ravi Yoga; auspicious time — until 12:10
MonthPhalguna (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
PakshaShukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
SamvatsaraYuva (No. 9) · Shaka 1857 · Vikram 1992 more
FestivalsSkanda Shashti

At sunrise 07:29

Tithi6Shukla-shashti (Nanda, Kartikeya) · until 02:39 (28.02) more
NakshatraBharani, pada 1 (fierce, Yama (Dharma-raja), Venus) · until 01:39 (28.02) more
YogaBrahma (“Brahma, sacred knowledge”, auspicious) · until 12:10 more
KaranaKaulava (movable) · until 15:42 more
VaraGuru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
SignsSun: Kumbha (Aquarius), Moon: Mesha (Aries)

Changes during the day

from 12:10yoga Indra
from 15:42karana Taitila
from 01:39 (28.02)nakshatra Krittika
from 02:39 (28.02)tithi Shukla-saptami
from 02:39 (28.02)karana Gara

Sun and Moon

Dawn06:51
Sunrise07:29
Noon12:42
Sunset17:57
End of twilight18:34
Moonrise08:28
Moonsetnone
Day length10 h 28 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

taskat sunrise

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

  • According to the Kalaprakashika, Bharani (07:29–17:57) is good for root crops.

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 04:55–02:39 (28.02)
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 07:29–01:39 (28.02)

Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:29–02:39 (28.02) Yamaghanta 01:39–07:26 (28.02)

Anandadi: Padma 07:29–01:39 (28.02) Anandadi: Lumbaka 01:39–07:26 (28.02)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta05:40–06:34
Abhijit Muhurta12:22–13:04
Vijaya Muhurta14:27–15:09
Godhuli17:57–18:24
Pradosha17:57–20:39
Nishitha00:15–01:08 (28.02)
Amrita Kalam21:10–22:39

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam14:01–15:20
Yamaganda07:29–08:47
Gulika Kalam10:06–11:24
Dur Muhurta10:58–11:40, 15:09–15:51
Varjyam12:12–13:42

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 07:56–08:37, 09:30–16:21

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, shavingaverage 07:56–08:37, 09:30–16:21
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenailsaverage 07:56–08:37, 09:30–16:21
Bathing, washing hairaverage 07:56–08:37, 09:30–16:21

Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Bharani; tithi Shukla-shashti; lagna Kumbha 07:29, Mina 07:56, Mesha 08:37, Vrishabha 09:30, Mithuna 10:58, Karka 13:23, Simha 16:21

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Best day · score S = +5

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

Auspicious time ends by 12:10

+2 Yoga Brahma 07:29–12:10+2 Ravi Yoga 07:29–01:39 (28.02)+1 Anandadi: Padma 07:29–01:39 (28.02)+1 Auspicious weekday0 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:29–02:39 (28.02) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 07:29–01:39 (28.02)

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 07:29

SummaryAvoid starting important matters — Vaidhriti, Krakacha Yoga
MonthPhalguna (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
PakshaShukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
SamvatsaraYuva (No. 9) · Shaka 1857 · Vikram 1992 more

At sunrise 07:26

Tithi7Shukla-saptami (Bhadra, Indra) · until 01:01 (29.02) more
NakshatraKrittika, pada 2 (mixed, Agni, Sun) · until 00:41 (29.02) more
YogaIndra (“Indra, lord”, auspicious) · until 09:18 more
KaranaGara (movable) · until 13:45 more
VaraShukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
SignsSun: Kumbha (Aquarius), Moon: Vrishabha (Taurus)

Changes during the day

from 09:18yoga Vaidhriti
from 13:45karana Vanija
from 00:41 (29.02)nakshatra Rohini
from 01:01 (29.02)tithi Shukla-ashtami
from 01:01 (29.02)karana Vishti
from 06:57 (29.02)yoga Vishkambha

Sun and Moon

Dawn06:49
Sunrise07:26
Noon12:42
Sunset17:59
End of twilight18:36
Moonrise08:56
Moonset01:26
Day length10 h 32 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

taskat sunrise

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

  • According to the Kalaprakashika, Krittika (07:26–17:59) is good for root crops.

more — lunar calendar for gardeners

Muhurta

Krakacha Yoga 07:26–01:01 (29.02) Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:26–01:01 (29.02) Yamaghanta 00:41–07:24 (29.02) Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 01:01–07:24 (29.02)

Anandadi: Chhatra 07:26–00:41 (29.02) Anandadi: Mitra 00:41–07:24 (29.02)

  • Bhadra in heaven: 01:01–12:27 (29.02); Bhadra Puchha 02:45–03:54 (29.02); Bhadra Mukha 03:54–05:49 (29.02)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta05:38–06:32
Abhijit Muhurta12:21–13:04
Vijaya Muhurta14:28–15:10
Godhuli17:59–18:26
Pradosha17:59–20:40
Nishitha00:14–01:08 (29.02)
Amrita Kalam22:23–23:55

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam11:23–12:43
Yamaganda15:21–16:40
Gulika Kalam08:45–10:04
Dur Muhurta09:33–10:15, 13:04–13:46
Varjyam13:10–14:42

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 07:26–09:18

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

Cutting hair, shavingaverage 07:26–09:18
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenailsaverage 07:26–09:18
Bathing, washing hairgood 07:52–08:33, 09:26–16:17

Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Krittika; tithi Shukla-saptami; lagna Kumbha 07:26, Mina 07:52, Mesha 08:33, Vrishabha 09:26, Mithuna 10:54, Karka 13:19, Simha 16:17

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Krittika — consumption (a wasting disease); Friday — universal respect.

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

  • Vaidhriti 09:18–17:59: auspicious undertakings, including haircuts, are avoided during this yoga (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Cautions:

  • The Muhurta Chintamani warns: whoever shaves in Krittika nakshatra 6 times a year puts their life in danger — frequent haircuts in this nakshatra are best avoided.
  • 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 = −3

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

Avoid starting important matters: Vaidhriti

+2 Yoga Indra 07:26–09:18+1 Anandadi: Chhatra 07:26–00:41 (29.02)+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 07:26–01:01 (29.02)−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:26–01:01 (29.02)−3 Krakacha Yoga 07:26–01:01 (29.02)−3 Vaidhriti 09:18–06:57 (29.02)

Panchanga at sunrise 07:26

SummaryFavourable day — Amrita Siddhi Yoga, Anandadi: Shrivatsa; auspicious time — after 12:27
MonthPhalguna (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
PakshaShukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
SamvatsaraYuva (No. 9) · Shaka 1857 · Vikram 1992 more
PeriodHolashtak
FestivalsMasik Durgashtami

At sunrise 07:24

Tithi8Shukla-ashtami (Jaya, Vasus) · until 00:04 (01.03) more
NakshatraRohini, pada 2 (fixed, Prajapati (Brahma - Creator), Moon) · until 00:23 (01.03) more
YogaVishkambha (“prop, bolt”, inauspicious) · until 05:09 (01.03) more
KaranaVishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 12:27 more
VaraShani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
SignsSun: Kumbha (Aquarius), Moon: Vrishabha (Taurus)

Changes during the day

from 12:27karana Bava
from 00:04 (01.03)tithi Shukla-navami
from 00:04 (01.03)karana Balava
from 00:23 (01.03)nakshatra Mrigashirsha
from 05:09 (01.03)yoga Priti

Sun and Moon

Dawn06:46
Sunrise07:24
Noon12:42
Sunset18:01
End of twilight18:38
Moonrise09:35
Moonset02:47
Day length10 h 37 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

taskat sunrise

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

  • According to the Kalaprakashika, Rohini (07:24–18:01) is good for sowing.
  • Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 07:24–12:27: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

more — lunar calendar for gardeners

Festivals and periods

Masik Durgashtami · Durga

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

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 01:01–00:04 (01.03)
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

  • Holashtak

Muhurta

Amrita Siddhi Yoga 07:24–00:23 (01.03) Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 07:24–00:23 (01.03) Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 00:04–07:21 (01.03) Ravi Yoga 00:23–07:21 (01.03)

Jwalamukhi Yoga 00:04–00:23 (01.03)

Anandadi: Shrivatsa 07:24–00:23 (01.03) Anandadi: Vajra 00:23–07:21 (01.03)

  • Bhadra in heaven: 01:01–12:27; Bhadra Puchha 02:45–03:54; Bhadra Mukha 03:54–05:49

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta05:36–06:30
Abhijit Muhurta12:21–13:04
Vijaya Muhurta14:29–15:11
Godhuli18:01–18:28
Pradosha18:01–20:41
Nishitha00:14–01:08 (01.03)
Amrita Kalam21:13–22:48

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam10:03–11:23
Yamaganda14:02–15:22
Gulika Kalam07:24–08:43
Dur Muhurta07:24–08:06, 08:06–08:49
Varjyam16:29–18:04, 06:04–07:42 (01.03)

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, shavingno suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenailsno suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Bathing, washing hairaverage 07:48–08:29, 09:22–16:13

Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Rohini; tithi Shukla-ashtami; lagna Kumbha 07:24, Mina 07:48, Mesha 08:29, Vrishabha 09:22, Mithuna 10:50, Karka 13:15, Simha 16:13

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Rohini — destruction of all misfortunes; Saturday — decline of physical strength.

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

  • Shukla-ashtami 07:24–18:01: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Favourable day · score S = +3

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

Auspicious time begins after 12:27

+4 Amrita Siddhi Yoga 07:24–00:23 (01.03)+1 Anandadi: Shrivatsa 07:24–00:23 (01.03)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 07:24–00:23 (01.03)0 Holashtak0 Yoga Vishkambha 07:24–08:03−1 Vishti (Bhadra) 07:24–12:27−1 Ashtami 07:24–00:04 (01.03)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)

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

Panchanga at sunrise 07:24

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.
Yuva (No. 9 of 60, “youth”) — A year of youthful strength: good rains and harvests, but strife and rivalry are possible.
Northern samvatsara: Sarvajit (No. 21)
Shaka Samvat 1857 · Vikram Samvat 1992 · Kali Yuga 5036
Next year — Dhata, from the new moon before Ugadi (the start of Chaitra) 23.03.1936
In South India (Shaka Samvat, lunar reckoning) the years of the 60-year cycle follow one another without a break, and the name of the year changes at Ugadi — at the start of Chaitra, on the first tithi of the bright half.
Shukla-navami (9, waxing Moon)
Group: Rikta. Deity: Serpent (Naga).
The serpent (Naga) patronizes the ninth lunar day, which is suitable for struggle, destruction, coercion and for efforts to overcome obstacles.
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.
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.
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 Krittika
Planting and sowing are not allowed, but everyday routine tasks may be carried out.

Shukla-navami
for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
Shukla-dashami
any undertakings
Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi)
An auspicious combination of weekday and tithi group: Fri — Nanda (1, 6, 11), Wed — Bhadra (2, 7, 12), Tue — Jaya (3, 8, 13), Sat — Rikta (4, 9, 14), Thu — Purna (5, 10, 15). Brings success; if the same pair also forms an inauspicious yoga, Siddha prevails.
Anandadi: Dhwaja — “banner”
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
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.
Amrita Siddhi Yoga
A combination of weekday and nakshatra that yields the “nectar of success”: Sun — Hasta, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashwini, Wed — Anuradha, Thu — Pushya, Fri — Revati, Sat — Rohini. One of the strongest auspicious yogas: it brings success to almost any undertaking.
Anandadi: Shrivatsa — “mark of good fortune on Vishnu’s chest”
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
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.
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.
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.
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
Krittika
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
nakshatra
Nakshatras for a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: auspicious — Ashwini, Mrigashirsha, Punarvasu, Pushya, Hasta, Chitra, Shravana, Dhanishtha and Revati; fairly good — Rohini, Uttara Phalguni, Swati, Uttara Ashadha, Shatabhisha and Uttara Bhadrapada; the rest are avoided.
Shukla-navami
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Shukla-dashami
+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 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.
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.
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.
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 Rohini
Planting and sowing are allowed.

Shukla-dashami
any undertakings
Shukla-ekadashi
pruning and weeding
Anandadi: Prajapati — “lord of creatures”
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
Anandadi: Saumya — “gentle, lunar”
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
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).
Gandanta
The knotted junction of “water” and “fire”: the last pada of Ashlesha, Jyeshtha and Revati and the first pada of Magha, Mula and Ashwini (as well as the tithi junctions of the 5th and 6th, the 10th and 11th, the 15th and 1st). Unfavourable for new undertakings.
Rahu Kalam
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Rahu (a different segment for each weekday). No new work, journeys or deals are started; whatever was begun earlier may be continued.


How it is calculated: following the South Indian tradition (Tamil Nadu, Kerala), as Drik Panchang does — the daytime from sunrise to sunset (upper limb of the disc, with refraction) is divided into 8 parts, and Rahu Kalam is part 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
Rohini
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Shukla-ekadashi
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Auspicious nakshatra
The Moon in a fixed, soft, light or movable nakshatra — favourable for activities of its type.
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.
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.
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 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
Shukla-dvadashi
neutral
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.
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.
Krakacha Yoga
“Saw”: the tithi number and the weekday number (Sun = 1 … Sat = 7) add up to 13 — Sun and the 12th tithi, Mon and the 11th, Tue and the 10th, Wed and the 9th, Thu and the 8th, Fri and the 7th, Sat and the 6th. One of the worst yogas: auspicious activities are postponed.
Anandadi: 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.
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
Mrigashirsha
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Shukla-dvadashi
0 — does not affect the haircut rating
Auspicious weekday
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday or Friday — the days of the gentle (saumya) planets: the Moon, Mercury, Jupiter and Venus.
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.
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.
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-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.
Balava (movable)
Deity: Brahma
Auspicious: religious rites, study, spiritual and charitable work.
A karana is half a tithi; there are 60 of them in a lunar month.
Mangala vara — Mars Day
Lord: Mars
Promotes decisive manifestations of will, competitions, active and gambling games, sports, training, overcoming obstacles, working with fire, metal (especially iron), mechanisms, electricity, explosive substances and weapons, militant actions, demand from debtors, litigation, verdicts, quarrels, conflicts, control of parasites (insects and rats) and similar matters. Some medical procedures, such as massage or chiropractic therapy, can be carried out during this time.
Tuesday — Day of Mars
what to do (Tibetan tradition): unfavorable for planting seeds, flowers and trees or for working in the field (favorable for fighting pests or pruning something)
plants of the day: onions, garlic and thorny plants, plants that actively defend themselves

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

Shukla-dvadashi
neutral
Shukla-triodashi
no pruning or felling
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: Sthira — “steady”
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
Yamaghanta
“Bell of Yama” — a combination of weekday and nakshatra: Sun — Magha, Mon — Vishakha, Tue — Ardra, Wed — Mula, Thu — Krittika, Fri — Rohini, Sat — Hasta. One of the most dangerous yogas: travel, surgery and any important new undertakings are avoided.
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
Ardra
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Shukla-triodashi
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Fierce or sharp nakshatra
The Moon in an ugra or tikshna nakshatra: a time for harsh deeds, not for auspicious undertakings.
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
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.
Taitila (movable)
Deity: Aryaman
Auspicious: dealings with authorities and superiors, fame, home and housing, clothing and jewellery.
A karana is half a tithi; there are 60 of them in a lunar month.
Buddha vara — Mercury Day
Lord: Mercury
If Mercury is not under the influence of malefic planets, the day will be favorable, active, you can do a lot and learn a lot (if the opposite happens, there will be absent-mindedness, vanity and ill-considered actions leading to losses). Owner day promotes all intellectual and creative pursuits: music, graphics, poetry, literature, linguistics, mathematics, astrology, the study of ordinary and secret sciences.
Wednesday — Day of Mercury
what to do (Tibetan tradition): doing work related to water and earth - plowing and sowing, planting flowers and trees
plants of the day: climbers, plants that depend on others and adapt quickly, all leafy greens

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

Shukla-triodashi
no pruning or felling
Shukla-chaturdashi
not good for sowing seeds, for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
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.
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.
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
Punarvasu
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Shukla-chaturdashi
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Shukla-chaturdashi (14, waxing Moon)
Group: Rikta. Deity: Kali.
Kali rules the fourteenth lunar day and promotes destruction, appeal to elementals (forces of nature, elements) and spirits.
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.
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.
Guru vara — Jupiter Day
Lord: Jupiter
The time of Jupiter's action is considered the most favorable for all worldly and spiritual affairs not related to coercion or anger. You can begin spiritual practices, good deeds, study of philosophy, Doctrine, various sciences.
Thursday — Day of Jupiter
what to do (Tibetan tradition): sowing, planting flowers and trees
plants of the day: plants with large sweet fruits, or with fleshy (voluminous) stems and leaves

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

Shukla-chaturdashi
not good for sowing seeds, for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
Purnima
sowing seeds, any undertakings
Anandadi: Shubha — “auspiciousness”
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
Guru Pushya Yoga
A Thursday when the Moon is in Pushya. One of the best times for buying gold and valuables, beginning studies, mantra initiation and spiritual undertakings; not used for weddings.
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.
The Moon in Karka, Simha, Kumbha or Mina: Bhadra resides on earth (bhu-loka) and does harm — auspicious activities are not started.
Rahu Kalam
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Rahu (a different segment for each weekday). No new work, journeys or deals are started; whatever was begun earlier may be continued.


How it is calculated: following the South Indian tradition (Tamil Nadu, Kerala), as Drik Panchang does — the daytime from sunrise to sunset (upper limb of the disc, with refraction) is divided into 8 parts, and Rahu Kalam is part 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
Pushya
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Purnima
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Pushya
The Moon in Pushya, the best of the nakshatras for new undertakings (except weddings).
Bhadra on earth
Vishti Karana with the Moon in Karka, Simha, Kumbha or Mina: Bhadra resides on earth (bhu-loka) and is especially harmful.
Purnima (15, waxing Moon)
Group: Purna. Deity: Vishvedevas.
Vishvedevas rule the full moon and protect the peace of mind and the performance of austerities.
Ashlesha (9)
Meaning: Wrapping around (like a snake), hugging
Symbol: Curled snake
Deity: Naga - the lord of snakes (Sharpa)
Type: sharp (tikshna, daruna) — For drastic actions: surgery, severing ties, taming, exorcism, fighting diseases and enemies; unsuitable for other auspicious undertakings (the exception is weddings: Mula is among the nakshatras for marriage).
Vimshottari lord: Mercury
Shakti: cause suffering with poison, paralyze
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.
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.
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.
The exact opposition of the Sun and the Moon: the Moon is at full strength. A time for fasts, pujas and charity.
Friday — Day of Venus
what to do (Tibetan tradition): planting flowers and trees; digging the ground is not very favorable; do not prune and the like
plants of the day: flowers, ornamental plants

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

Purnima
sowing seeds, any undertakings
Krishna-pratipat
digging, plowing, planting trees
Anandadi: Mrityu — “death”
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
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.
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 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
Ashlesha
−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
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.
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 Magha
For pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else.

Krishna-pratipat
digging, plowing, planting trees
Krishna-dvitya
planting and sowing are allowed (long-term result)
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.
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.
Magha
−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
Atiganda (6) — “great danger”
Inauspicious: portends trouble and hindrances; if necessary, the first 6 ghatis (about 2 h 24 min) are skipped.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
Sunday — Day of the Sun
what to do (Tibetan tradition): planting trees, sowing grain crops
plants of the day: laurel, spices, for example hot peppers

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

Krishna-dvitya
planting and sowing are allowed (long-term result)
Anandadi: Chhatra — “royal parasol”
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
Anandadi: Mitra — “friend”
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
Purva-Phalguni
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Krishna-tritya (3, waning Moon)
Group: Jaya. Deity: Vishnu.
Vishnu rules the third day of the waning moon. It is a good time for cutting hair, nails, shaving and other cosmetic procedures. You can start any important business.
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
Sukarma (7) — “good deed”
Auspicious: good and religious deeds, starting work, helping people.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
Monday — Day of the Moon
what to do (Tibetan tradition): field work, planting rice, grain, trees or flowers
plants of the day: watery vegetables such as cucumbers and zucchini, water-loving plants such as rice

nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni
Planting and sowing are allowed.

Krishna-tritya
any undertakings
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.
Uttara-Phalguni
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Krishna-tritya
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Krishna-chaturti (4, waning Moon)
Group: Rikta. Deity: Yama.
The ruler of the fourth day of the waning Moon is Yama. Important matters should not be started. It is possible to conduct military maneuvers, remove obstacles and destroy something.
Dhriti (8) — “steadfastness, firmness”
Auspicious: lasting and long-term matters, laying foundations and building, vows.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
Tuesday — Day of Mars
what to do (Tibetan tradition): unfavorable for planting seeds, flowers and trees or for working in the field (favorable for fighting pests or pruning something)
plants of the day: onions, garlic and thorny plants, plants that actively defend themselves

nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni
Planting and sowing are allowed.

Krishna-chaturti
for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
nakshatra Hasta
Soaking seeds is allowed, but not planting or sowing.
Hasta
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Krishna-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.
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.
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.
Wednesday — Day of Mercury
what to do (Tibetan tradition): doing work related to water and earth - plowing and sowing, planting flowers and trees
plants of the day: climbers, plants that depend on others and adapt quickly, all leafy greens

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

Krishna-panchami
any undertakings
nakshatra Chitra
No pruning; planting flowers, soaking and the like are allowed.
Chitra
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Krishna-panchami
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Simha
−1 — inauspicious sign for a haircut
according to the Kalaprakashika: “disease and suffering”
Sankranti day
The Sun moves into a new sign: a time for holy baths, dana and worship of the Sun, but not for new undertakings.
Krishna-shashti (6, waning Moon)
Group: Nanda. Deity: Kartikeya.
Kartikeya presides over the sixth day of the waning moon, favoring coronations (taking office), establishing new friendships, carrying out festivals and performances.
Chitra (14)
Meaning: Brilliant, clear
Symbol: Pearl or brilliant jewel
Deity: Tvashtri (Heavenly Architect) or Vishwakarma (Vastu God)
Type: soft (mridu, maitra) — For arts and music, friendship and love, new clothes and jewellery, weddings and festivals.
Vimshottari lord: Mars
Shakti: accumulate brilliant qualities (receive well-deserved respect)
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.
Thursday — Day of Jupiter
what to do (Tibetan tradition): sowing, planting flowers and trees
plants of the day: plants with large sweet fruits, or with fleshy (voluminous) stems and leaves

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

Krishna-shashti
plowing the ground
nakshatra Swati
Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result.
according to the Indian tradition: Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result (planting or sowing is not allowed).
Swati
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Krishna-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.
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.
Friday — Day of Venus
what to do (Tibetan tradition): planting flowers and trees; digging the ground is not very favorable; do not prune and the like
plants of the day: flowers, ornamental plants

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

Krishna-saptami
soaking seeds is allowed, digging the ground
nakshatra Vishakha
Planting and sowing are not allowed, but everyday routine tasks may be carried out.
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.
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.
Saturday — Day of Saturn
what to do (Tibetan tradition): working in the field, planting flowers and trees, sowing, making a pond and a well; do not plow
plants of the day: slow-growing, long-lived, dense, heavy, sturdy plants

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

Krishna-ashtami
tillage and sowing are forbidden
Krishna-ashtami
0 — does not affect the haircut rating
Ashtami
8th tithi: a day of Durga and Shiva, good for fasting and worship, but weaker than usual for worldly undertakings.
Krishna-navami (9, waning Moon)
Group: Rikta. Deity: Serpent (Naga).
The Serpent (Naga) presides over the ninth day of the waning Moon, which is suitable for struggle, destruction, coercion and for efforts to overcome obstacles.
Anuradha (17)
Meaning: Following Radha, success
Symbol: Lotus flower, row, furrow or rut
Deity: Mitra (Friend)
Type: soft (mridu, maitra) — For arts and music, friendship and love, new clothes and jewellery, weddings and festivals.
Vimshottari lord: Saturn
Shakti: give worship (whence abundance and honor, worthy relationships and popularity)
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.
Sunday — Day of the Sun
what to do (Tibetan tradition): planting trees, sowing grain crops
plants of the day: laurel, spices, for example hot peppers

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

Krishna-navami
for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
Anuradha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Krishna-navami
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Tryahasparsha
A single tithi touches three consecutive days (a long tithi that prevails at two sunrises): unfavourable for weddings and important undertakings.
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.
Monday — Day of the Moon
what to do (Tibetan tradition): field work, planting rice, grain, trees or flowers
plants of the day: watery vegetables such as cucumbers and zucchini, water-loving plants such as rice

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

Krishna-navami
for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
Krishna-dashami
any undertakings
Jyestha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Krishna-dashami
0 — does not affect the haircut rating
Krishna-dashami (10, waning Moon)
Group: Purna. Deity: Dharma.
The tenth day of the waning moon is protected by Dharma, which favors virtuous deeds, religious events, spiritual practices, as well as other pious activities. You can start any important work.
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.
Tuesday — Day of Mars
what to do (Tibetan tradition): unfavorable for planting seeds, flowers and trees or for working in the field (favorable for fighting pests or pruning something)
plants of the day: onions, garlic and thorny plants, plants that actively defend themselves

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

Krishna-dashami
any undertakings
Krishna-ekadashi
plowing, pruning and weeding
Mula
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Krishna-ekadashi
0 — does not affect the haircut rating
Kshaya tithi
“Omitted” tithi, lying entirely between two sunrises and touching neither of them (avama day): unfavourable for new undertakings.
Krishna-dvadashi (12, waning Moon)
Group: Bhadra. Deity: Sun (Ravi).
The Sun (Ravi) rules the twelfth day of the waning Moon and this period is auspicious for religious ceremonies, lighting the sacred fire and performing one's duties.
Purva-Ashadha (20)
Meaning: Prior invincible, unsubdued
Symbol: Elephant tusk, fan or bed
Deity: Varuna
Type: fierce (ugra, krura) — For destructive and dangerous tasks: demolition, work with fire and weapons, disputes; unsuitable for other auspicious undertakings (the exception is weddings: Magha is among the nakshatras for marriage).
Vimshottari lord: Venus
Shakti: add strength, energy (regenerate)
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.
Wednesday — Day of Mercury
what to do (Tibetan tradition): doing work related to water and earth - plowing and sowing, planting flowers and trees
plants of the day: climbers, plants that depend on others and adapt quickly, all leafy greens

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

Krishna-dvadashi
neutral
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-Ashadha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Krishna-dvadashi
0 — does not affect the haircut rating
Krishna-trayodashi (13, waning Moon)
Group: Jaya. Deity: God of Love.
The thirteenth day of the waning moon is ruled by the God of love, which is favorable for establishing friendly relations, sensual pleasures, as well as celebrations.
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.
Thursday — Day of Jupiter
what to do (Tibetan tradition): sowing, planting flowers and trees
plants of the day: plants with large sweet fruits, or with fleshy (voluminous) stems and leaves

nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha
Planting and sowing are allowed.

Krishna-trayodashi
no pruning or felling
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.
Uttara-Ashadha
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Krishna-trayodashi
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Vyatipata
The nitya yoga of “calamity” is in force for most of the day: worldly undertakings are postponed, but the day is good for holy baths, dana, japa and ancestor rites.
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.
Shravana (22)
Meaning: Listener
Symbol: Ear (listener), three footprints (Vishnu's steps), trident
Deity: Shri Vishnu
Type: movable (chara, chala) — For journeys and moving house, buying vehicles, gardening, quick and temporary changes.
Vimshottari lord: Moon
Shakti: bind together (three worlds, i.e. all)
Variyana (18) — “excellent, best”
Auspicious: comfort and convenience, purchases, home improvement, any auspicious deeds.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
Friday — Day of Venus
what to do (Tibetan tradition): planting flowers and trees; digging the ground is not very favorable; do not prune and the like
plants of the day: flowers, ornamental plants

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

Krishna-chaturdashi
for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
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.
Chora Panchaka
Began on a Friday: danger of theft and loss — journeys, business deals and major purchases are avoided.
The Moon in Kumbha or Mina (from the middle of Dhanishtha to the end of Revati). During these five nakshatras people do not travel south, gather firewood or grass, lay a roof or build a bed; cremation is performed with a special rite.
Shravana
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Krishna-chaturdashi
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Parigha (19) — “bolt, barrier”
Inauspicious: obstacles; nothing is started in the first half of the yoga, while the second half is acceptable.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
Krishna Chaturdashi
14th tithi of the waning Moon, the eve of the new moon: unfavourable for new undertakings; a day of Shiva (Masik Shivaratri).
Amavasya (30, waning Moon)
Group: Purna. Deity: Pitris (ancestors).
The Pitris (ancestors) rule the new moon; this period is suitable for rites honoring the ancestors (shraddha, tarpana), for pacifying the mind and performing austerities.
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
Chatushpada (fixed)
Deity: Vrisha (the sacred bull)
Inauspicious for new undertakings. Good for work with cattle, worship of cows and rites for the ancestors (shraddha).
A karana is half a tithi; there are 60 of them in a lunar month.
The exact conjunction of the Sun and the Moon — the start of a new lunar month in the amanta system. A day for the ancestors and inner work.
Saturday — Day of Saturn
what to do (Tibetan tradition): working in the field, planting flowers and trees, sowing, making a pond and a well; do not plow
plants of the day: slow-growing, long-lived, dense, heavy, sturdy plants

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

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: 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.
Dhanishtha
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Shatabhisha
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Amavasya
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Shiva (20) — “auspicious, benevolent”
Auspicious: spiritual practice, mantras, worship, study with a teacher.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
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.
Amavasya
New moon: a day of the ancestors (shraddha, tarpana) and of spiritual practice, unfavourable for worldly undertakings.
Phalguna (Vedic name Tapasya) — The last month of the lunar year: Holika Dahan and Holi; Mina Sankranti begins the second Kharmas.
Patron: Govinda; Aditya — Parjanya. Full moon in nakshatra Purva or Uttara Phalguni. Ritu: Shishira.
Shukla-pratipat (1, waxing Moon)
Group: Nanda. Deity: Brahma.
The ruler of the first lunar day is Brahma. This time is suitable for all types of ceremonies.
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
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.
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.
Sunday — Day of the Sun
what to do (Tibetan tradition): planting trees, sowing grain crops
plants of the day: laurel, spices, for example hot peppers

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

Shukla-pratipat
digging, plowing, planting trees
nakshatra Purva-Bhadra
For pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else.
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: 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.
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
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.
Monday — Day of the Moon
what to do (Tibetan tradition): field work, planting rice, grain, trees or flowers
plants of the day: watery vegetables such as cucumbers and zucchini, water-loving plants such as rice

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

Shukla-dvitya
planting and sowing are allowed (long-term result)
nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra
Planting and sowing are allowed.
Shukla-tritya
any undertakings
Anandadi: Musala — “pestle, club”
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
Uttara-Bhadra
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Shukla-dvitya
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Shukla-tritya
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Shukla-tritya (3, waxing Moon)
Group: Jaya. Deity: Vishnu.
Vishnu rules the third lunar day. It is a suitable time for cutting hair, nails, shaving and other cosmetic procedures. You can begin any important business.
Uttara-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)
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.
Tuesday — Day of Mars
what to do (Tibetan tradition): unfavorable for planting seeds, flowers and trees or for working in the field (favorable for fighting pests or pruning something)
plants of the day: onions, garlic and thorny plants, plants that actively defend themselves

nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra
Planting and sowing are allowed.

Shukla-tritya
any undertakings
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-chaturti
felling trees, for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
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.
Revati
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Shukla-chaturti
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Shukla-chaturti (4, waxing Moon)
Group: Rikta. Deity: Yama.
The ruler of the fourth lunar day is Yama. Important matters should not be started. It is possible to conduct military maneuvers, remove obstacles and destroy something.
Ashwini (1)
Meaning: Riders or Grooms
Symbol: Horse's Head
Deity: Ashwini Kumara
Type: light (kshipra, laghu) — For quick matters: trade, healing, study, travel, purchases and starting a business.
Vimshottari lord: Ketu
Shakti: quickly achieve anything
Shukla (24) — “bright, pure”
Auspicious: pure and noble deeds, religious rites, study.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
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 Ashwini
Soaking seeds is allowed, but not planting or sowing.

Shukla-chaturti
felling trees, for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
Shukla-panchami
do not fell trees, any undertakings
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.
Ashwini
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Shukla-panchami
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Shukla-shashti (6, waxing Moon)
Group: Nanda. Deity: Kartikeya.
Kartikeya presides on the sixth lunar day, favoring coronations (taking office), establishing new friendships, celebrating holidays and performances.
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
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 Bharani
For pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else.

Shukla-shashti
plowing the ground
Bharani
−1 — unfavourable 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.
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 Krittika
Planting and sowing are not allowed, but everyday routine tasks may be carried out.

Shukla-saptami
soaking seeds is allowed, farming
Shukla-saptami
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Shukla-ashtami (8, waxing Moon)
Group: Jaya. Deity: Vasus.
The ruler of the eighth lunar day is Vasu, which favors the beginning of military operations, the construction of defenses and fortifications.
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 Rohini
Planting and sowing are allowed.

Shukla-ashtami
tillage and sowing are forbidden
Holashtak
Eight days before Holika Dahan (bright half of Phalguna): in North India weddings and samskaras are not held.
Shukla-ashtami
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Holashtak
The eight days before Holika Dahan (from the 8th tithi of the bright half of Phalguna to the full moon): weddings and other samskaras are not performed (North India).