Panchanga Calendar

February 2017

SamvatsaraDurmukha (30)MonthMagha → Phalguna from 27.02RituShishiraAyanaUttarayanaPlace55°45′ N 37°35′ E, UTC+3 changeAyanamsaLahiri

February 2017 falls, in the lunar calendar (amanta), within the months Magha (until 26.02), Phalguna (from 27.02). Periods: until 5.02 — Magha Gupta Navaratri. Major festivals: 1.02 Vasant Panchami (Saraswati Puja); 3.02 Ratha Saptami (Surya Jayanti); 24.02 Maha Shivaratri. 11.02 — lunar eclipse, penumbral (fully visible); 26.02 — solar eclipse, annular (not visible here).

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1UBh5Vasant Panchami

2Rev6Skanda Shashti

3Ashw7Ratha Saptami

4Bhar8Bhishma Ashtami

5Krit9Madhva Navami

6Roh10

7Mrig11Jaya Ekadashi

8Ard12Pradosha

9Pun14Thaipusam

10Ashl15Purnima

11Mag1Lunar eclipse

12PPh2Kumbha Sankranti

13UPh3

14Has4Angaraki Chaturthi

15Has5

16Chit6after 11:11

17Swa7

18Vish7Kalashtami

19Anu8

20Jye9

21Mul10

22PAsh11Vijaya Ekadashi

23UAsh12Pradosha

24Shra13Maha Shivaratri

25Dhan14

26Shat30Amavasya

27PBh1Chandra Darshan

28UBh2

Day ratingBest daysFavourableOrdinaryAvoid new venturesUnfavourable

Markersafter / until HH:MM

Moon5Waxing Moon5Waning Moon15Purnima30Amavasya

Nakshatra typesfixedsoftlightmovablesharpfiercemixed

Icons this month (22)

Vasant PanchamiSkanda ShashtiRatha SaptamiBhishma AshtamiGoddess (Durga, Kali)Madhva NavamiAmrita Siddhi YogaDwipushkar YogaEkadashiPradoshaGuru Pushya Yogaday of Purnima (full moon fast and puja)Lunar eclipse, penumbralmoment of the full moon (see the time in the “Sky this month” card)SankrantiSankashtiTripushkar YogaKalashtamiMaha ShivaratriSolar eclipse, annularday of Amavasya (ancestor rites)Chandra Darshan

How to read the calendar

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

Best days

2.02 Thu — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Ravi Yoga, Anandadi: Mitra
Revati (soft): for arts and music, friendship and love, new clothes and jewellery, weddings and festivals.
9.02 Thu — Amrita Siddhi Yoga, Ravi Yoga, Pushya
Punarvasu (movable): for journeys and moving house, buying vehicles, gardening, quick and temporary changes.
16.02 Thu — Ravi Yoga, Anandadi: Chara, Auspicious nakshatra after 11:11
Swati (movable): for journeys and moving house, buying vehicles, gardening, quick and temporary changes.
24.02 Fri — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Auspicious nakshatra, Yoga Variyana
Shravana (movable): for journeys and moving house, buying vehicles, gardening, quick and temporary changes.
28.02 Tue — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Yoga Shubha, Anandadi: Siddhi
Uttara-Bhadra (fixed): for what is firm and lasting: laying house foundations, housewarming, planting, weddings, taking office, long-term projects.

Festivals

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

Special muhurta yogas

2.02 Thu Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day
3.02 Fri Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 08:19–17:31
6.02 Mon Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day
6.02 Mon Amrita Siddhi Yoga 12:59–08:11 (07.02)
7.02 Tue Dwipushkar Yoga 11:17–11:19
9.02 Thu Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 08:07–07:09 (10.02)
9.02 Thu Amrita Siddhi Yoga 08:18–07:09 (10.02)
9.02 Thu Guru Pushya Yoga 08:18–07:09 (10.02)
12.02 Sun Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 06:29–07:58 (13.02)
15.02 Wed Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 07:54–09:01
18.02 Sat Tripushkar Yoga 07:47–09:18
24.02 Fri Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 07:32–04:40 (25.02)
28.02 Tue Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 07:23–02:13 (01.03)

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

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

Avoid starting important matters

4.02 Sat — Fierce or sharp nakshatra, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn), Anandadi: Dhwanksha
6.02 Mon — Vaidhriti, Krakacha Yoga
7.02 Tue — Yamaghanta, Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi), Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn) (unfavourable day)
8.02 Wed — Kshaya tithi, Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi), Fierce or sharp nakshatra
10.02 Fri — Anandadi: Mrityu, Bhadra on earth, Fierce or sharp nakshatra (unfavourable day)
12.02 Sun — Sankranti day, Fierce or sharp nakshatra, Eclipse nearby
13.02 Mon — Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra), Vishti (Bhadra)
17.02 Fri — Krakacha Yoga, Vishti (Bhadra), Tryahasparsha
19.02 Sun — Anandadi: Mrityu, Rikta tithi (unfavourable day)
21.02 Tue — Krakacha Yoga, Vishti (Bhadra), Fierce or sharp nakshatra
23.02 Thu — Vyatipata
25.02 Sat — Krishna Chaturdashi, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn), Eclipse nearby
26.02 Sun — Amavasya, Panchaka, Eclipse (not visible here)

Sky this month

11.02 Full moon (Purnima) 03:32
11.02 Lunar eclipse, penumbral, greatest eclipse 03:43, magnitude 0.989
fully visible: 01:34–05:53, maximum eclipse here 03:43, magnitude 0.989
12.02 Kumbha Sankranti 18:09 — the Sun enters Kumbha (Aquarius)
26.02 New moon (Amavasya) 17:58
26.02 Solar eclipse, annular, greatest eclipse 17:53, magnitude 0.992
not visible here (outside the eclipse zone)

Periods

until 5.02 Magha Gupta Navaratri
29.01 08:24 – 2.02 18:41 Mrityu Panchaka
25.02 16:47 – 2.03 00:46 Mrityu Panchaka

Samvatsara and month

Durmukha (No. 30, “evil-faced, foul-mouthed”) — A year of harsh words: feuds and disputes, an average harvest; it is wise to guard one’s tongue. more

Northern samvatsara: Saumya. Shaka Samvat 1938, Vikram Samvat 2073, Kali Yuga 5117.

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

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

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

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

Summary	Favourable day — Yoga Siddha, Auspicious nakshatra
Month	Magha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Durmukha (No. 30) · Shaka 1938 · Vikram 2073 more
Period	Magha Gupta Navaratri, day 5
Festivals	Vasant Panchami (Saraswati Puja)

At sunrise 08:23

Tithi	5Shukla-panchami (Purna, Soma) · until 23:50 more
Nakshatra	Uttara-Bhadra, pada 3 (fixed, Ahirbudhyana (Serpent of the Deep - Milky Way under the horizon), Saturn) · until 19:36 more
Yoga	Siddha (“perfected, accomplished”, auspicious) · until 02:45 (02.02) more
Karana	Bava (movable) · until 12:33 more
Vara	Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Makara (Capricorn), Moon: Mina (Pisces)

Changes during the day

from 12:33	karana Balava
from 19:36	nakshatra Revati
from 23:50	tithi Shukla-shashti
from 23:50	karana Kaulava
from 02:45 (02.02)	yoga Sadhya

Sun and Moon

Dawn	07:42
Sunrise	08:23
Noon	12:43
Sunset	17:03
End of twilight	17:44
Moonrise	10:10
Moonset	22:42
Day length	8 h 40 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Bhadra (08:23–17:03) is good for sowing.

more — lunar calendar for gardeners

Festivals and periods

Vasant Panchami (Saraswati Puja) · Saraswati

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

Rule: purvahna vyapini: before noon, 08:23–12:43
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Magha Gupta Navaratri, day 5

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 19:36–08:21 (02.02)

Anandadi: Lumbaka 08:23–19:36 Anandadi: Utpata 19:36–08:21 (02.02)

Mrityu Panchaka: 08:24 (29.01)–18:41 (02.02)
Gandanta (tithi): 23:27–00:12 (02.02)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	06:20–07:21
Abhijit Muhurta	none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday
Vijaya Muhurta	14:10–14:45
Godhuli	17:03–17:34
Pradosha	17:03–20:07
Nishitha	00:12–01:13 (02.02)
Amrita Kalam	14:56–16:29

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	12:43–13:48
Yamaganda	09:28–10:33
Gulika Kalam	11:38–12:43
Dur Muhurta	12:26–13:00
Varjyam	07:09–08:41 (02.02)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 08:23–08:51, 09:35–10:16, 11:09–17:03

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

Cutting hair, shaving	good 08:23–08:51, 09:35–10:16, 11:09–17:03
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	good 08:23–08:51, 09:35–10:16, 11:09–17:03
Bathing, washing hair	good 08:23–08:51, 09:35–10:16, 11:09–17:03

Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra; tithi Shukla-panchami; lagna Makara 08:23, Kumbha 08:51, Mina 09:35, Mesha 10:16, Vrishabha 11:09, Mithuna 12:39, Karka 15:06

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Uttara-Bhadra — a good life; Wednesday — favour of the authorities.

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Favourable day · score S = +3

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

+2 Yoga Siddha 08:23–02:45 (02.02)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 08:23–19:36+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 08:23–23:50−1 Anandadi: Lumbaka 08:23–19:36−1 Panchaka all day

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

Panchanga at sunrise 08:23

Summary	Best day — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Ravi Yoga
Month	Magha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Durmukha (No. 30) · Shaka 1938 · Vikram 2073 more
Period	Magha Gupta Navaratri, day 6
Festivals	Skanda Shashti

At sunrise 08:21

Tithi	6Shukla-shashti (Nanda, Kartikeya) · until 22:12 more
Nakshatra	Revati, pada 3 (soft, Pushan (Prosperous), Mercury) · until 18:41 more Gandamula
Yoga	Sadhya (“attainable, amenable”, auspicious) · until 00:12 (03.02) more
Karana	Kaulava (movable) · until 11:03 more
Vara	Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Makara (Capricorn), Moon: Mina (Pisces)

Changes during the day

from 11:03	karana Taitila
from 18:41	nakshatra Ashwini
from 22:12	tithi Shukla-saptami
from 22:12	karana Gara
from 00:12 (03.02)	yoga Shubha

Sun and Moon

Dawn	07:40
Sunrise	08:21
Noon	12:43
Sunset	17:06
End of twilight	17:46
Moonrise	10:33
Moonset	none
Day length	8 h 44 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

task	at sunrise

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Revati (08:21–17:06) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

more — lunar calendar for gardeners

Festivals and periods

Skanda Shashti · Skanda (Murugan, Kartikeya)

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

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 23:50 (01.02)–22:12
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Magha Gupta Navaratri, day 6

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 08:21–18:41 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day

Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:21–22:12

Anandadi: Mitra 08:21–18:41 Anandadi: Manasa 18:41–08:19 (03.02)

Mrityu Panchaka: 08:24 (29.01)–18:41
Gandanta (nakshatra): 12:56–00:25 (03.02)
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Revati

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	06:19–07:20
Abhijit Muhurta	12:26–13:01
Vijaya Muhurta	14:11–14:46
Godhuli	17:06–17:36
Pradosha	17:06–20:08
Nishitha	00:12–01:13 (03.02)
Amrita Kalam	16:23–17:55

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	13:49–14:54
Yamaganda	08:21–09:27
Gulika Kalam	10:32–11:38
Dur Muhurta	11:16–11:51, 14:46–15:21
Varjyam	07:09–08:41

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, shaving	average throughout the daytime
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average throughout the daytime
Bathing, washing hair	good 08:21–08:47, 09:31–10:12, 11:05–17:06

Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Revati; tithi Shukla-shashti; lagna Makara 08:21, Kumbha 08:47, Mina 09:31, Mesha 10:12, Vrishabha 11:05, Mithuna 12:35, Karka 15:02

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Best day · score S = +8

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

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day+2 Ravi Yoga 08:21–18:41+1 Anandadi: Mitra 08:21–18:41+1 Auspicious nakshatra 08:21–18:41+1 Yoga Sadhya 08:21–00:12 (03.02)+1 Auspicious weekday0 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:21–22:12 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Panchaka 08:21–18:41

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

Panchanga at sunrise 08:21

Summary	Favourable day — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Yoga Shubha
Month	Magha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Durmukha (No. 30) · Shaka 1938 · Vikram 2073 more
Period	Magha Gupta Navaratri, day 7
Festivals	Ratha Saptami (Surya Jayanti)

At sunrise 08:19

Tithi	7Shukla-saptami (Bhadra, Indra) · until 20:20 more
Nakshatra	Ashwini, pada 3 (light, Ashwini Kumara, Ketu) · until 17:31 more Gandamula
Yoga	Shubha (“goodness, happiness”, auspicious) · until 21:27 more
Karana	Gara (movable) · until 09:18 more
Vara	Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Makara (Capricorn), Moon: Mesha (Aries)

Changes during the day

from 09:18	karana Vanija
from 17:31	nakshatra Bharani
from 20:20	tithi Shukla-ashtami
from 20:20	karana Vishti
from 21:27	yoga Shukla
from 07:18 (04.02)	karana Bava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	07:39
Sunrise	08:19
Noon	12:43
Sunset	17:08
End of twilight	17:48
Moonrise	10:57
Moonset	00:01
Day length	8 h 48 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise

more — lunar calendar for gardeners

Festivals and periods

Ratha Saptami (Surya Jayanti) · Surya

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

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 22:12 (02.02)–20:20
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Magha Gupta Navaratri, day 7

Muhurta

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 08:19–17:31

Krakacha Yoga 08:19–20:20 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:19–20:20 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 20:20–08:17 (04.02)

Anandadi: Vajra 08:19–17:31 Anandadi: Mudgara 17:31–08:17 (04.02)

Bhadra in heaven: 20:20–07:18 (04.02); Bhadra Puchha 21:58–23:04; Bhadra Mukha 23:04–00:53 (04.02)
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Ashwini

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	06:17–07:18
Abhijit Muhurta	12:26–13:01
Vijaya Muhurta	14:11–14:47
Godhuli	17:08–17:38
Pradosha	17:08–20:10
Nishitha	00:12–01:13 (04.02)
Amrita Kalam	10:40–12:12

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	11:37–12:43
Yamaganda	14:56–16:02
Gulika Kalam	09:25–10:31
Dur Muhurta	10:05–10:40, 13:01–13:36
Varjyam	13:43–15:14, 02:34–04:05 (04.02)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 08:19–08:43, 09:27–10:08, 11:01–17:08

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

Cutting hair, shaving	good 08:19–08:43, 09:27–10:08, 11:01–17:08
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	good 08:19–08:43, 09:27–10:08, 11:01–17:08
Bathing, washing hair	good 08:19–08:43, 09:27–10:08, 11:01–17:08

Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Ashwini; tithi Shukla-saptami; lagna Makara 08:19, Kumbha 08:43, Mina 09:27, Mesha 10:08, Vrishabha 11:01, Mithuna 12:31, Karka 14:58

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

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Favourable day · score S = +4

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

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 08:19–17:31+2 Yoga Shubha 08:19–21:27+1 Auspicious nakshatra 08:19–17:31+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 08:19–20:200 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:19–20:20 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Anandadi: Vajra 08:19–17:31−3 Krakacha Yoga 08:19–20:20

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 08:19

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Fierce or sharp nakshatra, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
Month	Magha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Durmukha (No. 30) · Shaka 1938 · Vikram 2073 more
Period	Magha Gupta Navaratri, day 8
Festivals	Bhishma Ashtami · Masik Durgashtami

At sunrise 08:17

Tithi	8Shukla-ashtami (Jaya, Vasus) · until 18:15 more
Nakshatra	Bharani, pada 3 (fierce, Yama (Dharma-raja), Venus) · until 16:09 more
Yoga	Shukla (“bright, pure”, auspicious) · until 18:32 more
Karana	Bava (movable) · until 18:15 more
Vara	Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Makara (Capricorn), Moon: Mesha (Aries)

Changes during the day

from 16:09	nakshatra Krittika
from 18:15	tithi Shukla-navami
from 18:15	karana Balava
from 18:32	yoga Brahma
from 05:08 (05.02)	karana Kaulava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	07:37
Sunrise	08:17
Noon	12:43
Sunset	17:10
End of twilight	17:50
Moonrise	11:25
Moonset	01:20
Day length	8 h 52 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 16:09

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Bharani (08:17–16:09) is good for root crops.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Krittika (16:09–17:10) is good for root crops.

more — lunar calendar for gardeners

Festivals and periods

Bhishma Ashtami · Bhishma

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

Rule: madhyahna vyapini: midday (the 3rd fifth of the daytime), 11:50–13:37
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Masik Durgashtami · Durga

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

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 20:20 (03.02)–18:15
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Magha Gupta Navaratri, day 8

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 16:09–08:15 (05.02) Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 18:15–08:15 (05.02)

Jwalamukhi Yoga 16:09–18:15 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 18:15–08:15 (05.02)

Anandadi: Dhwaja 16:09–08:15 (05.02) Anandadi: Dhwanksha 08:17–16:09

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	06:16–07:16
Abhijit Muhurta	12:26–13:01
Vijaya Muhurta	14:12–14:48
Godhuli	17:10–17:40
Pradosha	17:10–20:11
Nishitha	00:12–01:13 (05.02)
Amrita Kalam	11:37–13:08

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	10:30–11:37
Yamaganda	13:50–14:57
Gulika Kalam	08:17–09:24
Dur Muhurta	08:17–08:53, 08:53–09:28
Varjyam	03:23–04:53 (05.02)

Haircut and shaving

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

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

Cutting hair, shaving	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Bathing, washing hair	average 16:09–17:10

Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Bharani until 16:09, Krittika from 16:09; tithi Shukla-ashtami; lagna Makara 08:17, Kumbha 08:39, Mina 09:23, Mesha 10:04, Vrishabha 10:57, Mithuna 12:27, Karka 14:54

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Bharani (until 16:09) — facing death (dangers); Krittika (from 16:09) — 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-ashtami 08:17–17:10: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

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.

+1 Yoga Shukla 08:17–18:320 Ravi Yoga 16:09–08:15 (05.02)0 Anandadi: Dhwaja 16:09–08:15 (05.02)0 Jwalamukhi Yoga 16:09–18:15−1 Ashtami 08:17–18:15−1 Anandadi: Dhwanksha 08:17–16:09−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 08:17–16:09

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

Panchanga at sunrise 08:17

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Yoga Brahma, Ravi Yoga; cons: Rikta tithi, Anandadi: Dhumra
Month	Magha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Durmukha (No. 30) · Shaka 1938 · Vikram 2073 more
Period	Magha Gupta Navaratri, day 9
Festivals	Madhva Navami

At sunrise 08:15

Tithi	9Shukla-navami (Rikta, Serpent (Naga)) · until 16:00 more
Nakshatra	Krittika, pada 3 (mixed, Agni, Sun) · until 14:37 more
Yoga	Brahma (“Brahma, sacred knowledge”, auspicious) · until 15:30 more
Karana	Kaulava (movable) · until 16:00 more
Vara	Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Makara (Capricorn), Moon: Vrishabha (Taurus)

Changes during the day

from 14:37	nakshatra Rohini
from 15:30	yoga Indra
from 16:00	tithi Shukla-dashami
from 16:00	karana Taitila
from 02:50 (06.02)	karana Gara

Sun and Moon

Dawn	07:35
Sunrise	08:15
Noon	12:43
Sunset	17:12
End of twilight	17:52
Moonrise	11:58
Moonset	02:39
Day length	8 h 56 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 14:37	from 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, Krittika (08:15–14:37) is good for root crops.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Rohini (14:37–17:12) is good for sowing.

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Festivals and periods

Madhva Navami · Madhvacharya

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

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 18:15 (04.02)–16:00
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Magha Gupta Navaratri, day 9

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga all day

Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 08:15–14:37 Jwalamukhi Yoga 14:37–16:00

Anandadi: Prajapati 14:37–08:13 (06.02) Anandadi: Dhumra 08:15–14:37

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	06:14–07:15
Abhijit Muhurta	12:26–13:01
Vijaya Muhurta	14:13–14:49
Godhuli	17:12–17:42
Pradosha	17:12–20:12
Nishitha	00:13–01:13 (06.02)
Amrita Kalam	12:22–13:52

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	16:05–17:12
Yamaganda	12:44–13:51
Gulika Kalam	14:58–16:05
Dur Muhurta	16:00–16:36
Varjyam	05:31–07:01 (06.02)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 16:00–17:12

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, shaving	average 16:00–17:12
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 16:00–17:12
Bathing, washing hair	average 14:37–17:12

Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Krittika until 14:37, Rohini from 14:37; tithi Shukla-navami until 16:00, Shukla-dashami from 16:00; lagna Makara 08:15, Kumbha 08:35, Mina 09:19, Mesha 10:00, Vrishabha 10:53, Mithuna 12:24, Karka 14:50

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Krittika (until 14:37) — consumption (a wasting disease); Rohini (from 14:37) — destruction of all misfortunes; Sunday — physical well-being.

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

Shukla-navami 08:15–16:00: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).

Cautions:

The Muhurta Chintamani warns: whoever shaves in Krittika nakshatra 6 times a year puts their life in danger — frequent haircuts in this nakshatra are best avoided.
The Muhurta Chintamani warns: whoever shaves in Rohini nakshatra 8 times a year puts their life in danger — frequent haircuts in this nakshatra are best avoided.

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = +2

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

+2 Yoga Brahma 08:15–15:30+2 Ravi Yoga all day0 Anandadi: Prajapati 14:37–08:13 (06.02)0 Auspicious nakshatra 14:37–08:13 (06.02)0 Auspicious tithi 16:00–08:13 (06.02)0 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 08:15–14:37 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Jwalamukhi Yoga 14:37–16:00 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Anandadi: Dhumra 08:15–14:37−2 Rikta tithi 08:15–16:00

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

Panchanga at sunrise 08:15

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Vaidhriti, Krakacha Yoga
Month	Magha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Durmukha (No. 30) · Shaka 1938 · Vikram 2073 more

At sunrise 08:13

Tithi	10Shukla-dashami (Purna, Dharma) · until 13:39 more
Nakshatra	Rohini, pada 4 (fixed, Prajapati (Brahma - Creator), Moon) · until 12:59 more
Yoga	Indra (“Indra, lord”, auspicious) · until 12:23 more
Karana	Gara (movable) · until 13:39 more
Vara	Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Makara (Capricorn), Moon: Vrishabha (Taurus)

Changes during the day

from 12:23	yoga Vaidhriti
from 12:59	nakshatra Mrigashirsha
from 13:39	tithi Shukla-ekadashi
from 13:39	karana Vanija
from 00:28 (07.02)	karana Vishti

Sun and Moon

Dawn	07:33
Sunrise	08:13
Noon	12:43
Sunset	17:14
End of twilight	17:54
Moonrise	12:38
Moonset	03:55
Day length	9 h 01 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 12:59	from 13:39

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Rohini (08:13–12:59) is good for sowing.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Mrigashirsha (12:59–17:14) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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Muhurta

Ravi Yoga all day Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day Amrita Siddhi Yoga 12:59–08:11 (07.02)

Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 13:39–08:11 (07.02) Krakacha Yoga 13:39–08:11 (07.02)

Anandadi: Vardhamana 08:13–12:59 Anandadi: Ananda 12:59–08:11 (07.02)

Bhadra in heaven: 00:28–11:17 (07.02); Bhadra Puchha 04:48–05:53 (07.02); Bhadra Mukha 05:53–07:41 (07.02)
Gandanta (tithi): 13:18–14:01

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	06:13–07:13
Abhijit Muhurta	12:26–13:02
Vijaya Muhurta	14:14–14:50
Godhuli	17:14–17:44
Pradosha	17:14–20:14
Nishitha	00:13–01:13 (07.02)
Amrita Kalam	10:00–11:29, 03:07–04:37 (07.02)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	09:21–10:28
Yamaganda	11:36–12:44
Gulika Kalam	13:51–14:59
Dur Muhurta	13:02–13:38, 14:50–15:26
Varjyam	18:11–19:41

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 08:13–08:31, 09:15–09:56, 10:50–12:23

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

Cutting hair, shaving	good 08:13–08:31, 09:15–09:56, 10:50–12:23
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	good 08:13–08:31, 09:15–09:56, 10:50–12:23
Bathing, washing hair	good 08:13–08:31, 09:15–09:56, 10:50–17:14

Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Rohini until 12:59, Mrigashirsha from 12:59; tithi Shukla-dashami until 13:39, Shukla-ekadashi from 13:39; lagna Makara 08:13, Kumbha 08:31, Mina 09:15, Mesha 09:56, Vrishabha 10:50, Mithuna 12:20, Karka 14:46

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Rohini (until 12:59) — destruction of all misfortunes; Mrigashirsha (from 12:59) — 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 12:23–17:14: auspicious undertakings, including haircuts, are avoided during this yoga (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = +7

Avoid starting important matters: Vaidhriti

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day+2 Yoga Indra 08:13–12:23+2 Ravi Yoga all day+1 Anandadi: Vardhamana 08:13–12:59+1 Auspicious nakshatra 08:13–12:59+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 08:13–13:390 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 13:39–08:11 (07.02) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Krakacha Yoga 13:39–08:11 (07.02)−3 Vaidhriti 12:23–08:11 (07.02)

Panchanga at sunrise 08:13

Summary	Unfavourable day — Yamaghanta, Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi)
Month	Magha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Durmukha (No. 30) · Shaka 1938 · Vikram 2073 more
Festivals	Jaya Ekadashi (Bhaimi)

At sunrise 08:11

Tithi	11Shukla-ekadashi (Nanda, Rudra) · until 11:17 more
Nakshatra	Mrigashirsha, pada 4 (soft, Soma (Chandra, Moon), Mars) · until 11:19 more
Yoga	Vaidhriti (“without support, discord”, inauspicious) · until 09:15 more
Karana	Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 11:17 more
Vara	Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Makara (Capricorn), Moon: Mithuna (Gemini)

Changes during the day

from 09:15	yoga Vishkambha
from 11:17	tithi Shukla-dvadashi
from 11:17	karana Bava
from 11:19	nakshatra Ardra
from 22:07	karana Balava
from 06:09 (08.02)	yoga Priti

Sun and Moon

Dawn	07:31
Sunrise	08:11
Noon	12:43
Sunset	17:16
End of twilight	17:56
Moonrise	13:28
Moonset	05:04
Day length	9 h 05 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 11:17	from 11:19

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Mrigashirsha (08:11–11:19) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 08:11–11:17: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

Jaya Ekadashi (Bhaimi) · Vishnu

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

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 13:39 (06.02)–11:17
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Parana (breaking the fast): 08:09–08:59 (08.02)

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 08:11–11:19 Dwipushkar Yoga 11:17–11:19

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:11–11:17 Yamaghanta 11:19–08:09 (08.02)

Anandadi: Chara 11:19–08:09 (08.02) Anandadi: Rakshasa 08:11–11:19

Bhadra in heaven: 00:28–11:17; Bhadra Puchha 04:48–05:53; Bhadra Mukha 05:53–07:41

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	06:11–07:11
Abhijit Muhurta	12:26–13:02
Vijaya Muhurta	14:15–14:51
Godhuli	17:16–17:46
Pradosha	17:16–20:15
Nishitha	00:13–01:12 (08.02)
Amrita Kalam	00:23–01:53 (08.02)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	15:00–16:08
Yamaganda	10:27–11:36
Gulika Kalam	12:44–13:52
Dur Muhurta	10:00–10:36, 23:13–00:13 (08.02)
Varjyam	19:09–20:39

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 09:15–11:19

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 09:15–11:19
Cutting fingernails	average 09:15–09:52, 10:46–11:19
Cutting toenails	average 09:15–11:19
Bathing, washing hair	average throughout the daytime

Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Mrigashirsha until 11:19, Ardra from 11:19; tithi Shukla-ekadashi until 11:17, Shukla-dvadashi from 11:17; lagna Makara 08:11, Kumbha 08:27, Mina 09:11, Mesha 09:52, Vrishabha 10:46, Mithuna 12:16, Karka 14:42

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Mrigashirsha (until 11:19) — abundance (well-being, prosperity); Ardra (from 11:19) — sadness; Tuesday — harm to longevity.

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

Vaidhriti 08:11–09:15: 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

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

+2 Ravi Yoga 08:11–11:19+1 Anandadi: Chara 11:19–08:09 (08.02)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 08:11–11:19+1 Auspicious tithi 08:11–11:170 Dwipushkar Yoga 11:17–11:190 Vaidhriti 08:11–09:15−1 Surya Dagdha tithi 11:17–08:09 (08.02)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 11:19–08:09 (08.02)−1 Vishti (Bhadra) 08:11–11:17−1 Anandadi: Rakshasa 08:11–11:19−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:11–11:17−3 Yamaghanta 11:19–08:09 (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 08:11

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Kshaya tithi, Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi)
Month	Magha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Durmukha (No. 30) · Shaka 1938 · Vikram 2073 more
Festivals	Pradosha Vrat

At sunrise 08:09

Tithi	12Shukla-dvadashi (Bhadra, Sun (Ravi)) · until 08:59 more
Nakshatra	Ardra, pada 4 (sharp, Rudra (Roaring, angry image of Shiva), Rahu) · until 09:43 more
Yoga	Priti (“love, affection”, auspicious) · until 03:11 (09.02) more
Karana	Balava (movable) · until 08:59 more
Vara	Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Makara (Capricorn), Moon: Mithuna (Gemini)

Changes during the day

from 08:59	tithi Shukla-triodashi (kshaya: not present at any sunrise)
from 08:59	karana Kaulava
from 09:43	nakshatra Punarvasu
from 19:54	karana Taitila
from 03:11 (09.02)	yoga Ayushman
from 06:51 (09.02)	tithi Shukla-chaturdashi
from 06:51 (09.02)	karana Gara

Sun and Moon

Dawn	07:29
Sunrise	08:09
Noon	12:43
Sunset	17:19
End of twilight	17:58
Moonrise	14:28
Moonset	06:04
Day length	9 h 09 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 08:59	from 09:43

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, Punarvasu (09:43–17:19) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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Festivals and periods

Pradosha Vrat · Shiva

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

Rule: pradosha vyapini: 3 muhurtas after sunset, 17:19–20:16
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:09–08:59

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:59–06:51 (09.02)

Anandadi: Musala 08:09–09:43 Anandadi: Gada 09:43–08:07 (09.02)

Surya Dagdha tithi: Shukla-dvadashi

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	06:10–07:09
Abhijit Muhurta	none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday
Vijaya Muhurta	14:15–14:52
Godhuli	17:19–17:48
Pradosha	17:19–20:16
Nishitha	00:13–01:12 (09.02)
Amrita Kalam	06:02–07:32 (09.02)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	12:44–13:52
Yamaganda	09:18–10:26
Gulika Kalam	11:35–12:44
Dur Muhurta	12:25–13:02
Varjyam	21:00–22:31

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 10:42–17:19

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

Cutting hair, shaving	good 10:42–17:19
Cutting fingernails	average 09:07–17:19
Cutting toenails	good 10:42–17:19
Bathing, washing hair	good 09:07–09:48, 10:42–17:19

Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Ardra until 09:43, Punarvasu from 09:43; tithi Shukla-dvadashi until 08:59, Shukla-triodashi from 08:59; lagna Makara 08:09, Kumbha 08:23, Mina 09:07, Mesha 09:48, Vrishabha 10:42, Mithuna 12:12, Karka 14:38

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Ardra (until 09:43) — sadness; Punarvasu (from 09:43) — strength of spirit (bravery, resilience); Wednesday — favour of the authorities.

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −3

Avoid starting important matters: Kshaya tithi

+1 Yoga Priti 08:09–03:11 (09.02)+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 08:59–06:51 (09.02)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 09:43–08:07 (09.02)0 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:09–08:59−1 Anandadi: Gada 09:43–08:07 (09.02)−1 Surya Dagdha tithi 08:09–08:59−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 08:09–09:43−2 Kshaya tithi−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:59–06:51 (09.02)

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

Panchanga at sunrise 08:09

Summary	Best day — Amrita Siddhi Yoga, Ravi Yoga
Month	Magha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Durmukha (No. 30) · Shaka 1938 · Vikram 2073 more
Festivals	Thaipusam

At sunrise 08:07

Tithi	14Shukla-chaturdashi (Rikta, Kali) · until 05:00 (10.02) more
Nakshatra	Punarvasu, pada 4 (movable, Aditi, Jupiter) · until 08:18 more
Yoga	Ayushman (“long-lived”, auspicious) · until 00:26 (10.02) more
Karana	Gara (movable) · until 17:53 more
Vara	Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Makara (Capricorn), Moon: Karka (Cancer)

Changes during the day

from 08:18	nakshatra Pushya
from 17:53	karana Vanija
from 00:26 (10.02)	yoga Saubhagya
from 05:00 (10.02)	tithi Purnima
from 05:00 (10.02)	karana Vishti
from 07:09 (10.02)	nakshatra Ashlesha

Sun and Moon

Dawn	07:27
Sunrise	08:07
Noon	12:43
Sunset	17:21
End of twilight	18:00
Moonrise	15:37
Moonset	06:54
Day length	9 h 13 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 08:18

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Punarvasu (08:07–08:18) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Pushya (08:18–17:21) is good for sowing.
Shukla-chaturdashi 08:07–17:21: 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, 08:18–07:09 (10.02)
of the two days with this nakshatra, the one nearest the full moon is chosen

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 08:07–08:18 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 08:07–07:09 (10.02) Amrita Siddhi Yoga 08:18–07:09 (10.02) Guru Pushya Yoga 08:18–07:09 (10.02) Ravi Yoga 08:18–07:09 (10.02) Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:00–08:05 (10.02)

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:07–05:00 (10.02)

Anandadi: Siddhi 08:07–08:18 Anandadi: Shubha 08:18–07:09 (10.02) Anandadi: Amrita 07:09–08:05 (10.02)

Bhadra on earth: 05:00–16:13 (10.02); Bhadra Puchha 12:20–13:27 (10.02); Bhadra Mukha 13:27–15:20 (10.02)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	06:08–07:08
Abhijit Muhurta	12:25–13:02
Vijaya Muhurta	14:16–14:53
Godhuli	17:21–17:50
Pradosha	17:21–20:18
Nishitha	00:13–01:12 (10.02)
Amrita Kalam	01:03–02:35 (10.02)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	13:53–15:02
Yamaganda	08:07–09:16
Gulika Kalam	10:25–11:35
Dur Muhurta	11:11–11:48, 14:53–15:30
Varjyam	15:55–17:26

Haircut and shaving

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

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

Cutting hair, shaving	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Bathing, washing hair	average 09:03–09:44, 10:38–17:21

Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Punarvasu until 08:18, Pushya from 08:18; tithi Shukla-chaturdashi; lagna Makara 08:07, Kumbha 08:19, Mina 09:03, Mesha 09:44, Vrishabha 10:38, Mithuna 12:08, Karka 14:34

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Punarvasu (until 08:18) — strength of spirit (bravery, resilience); Pushya (from 08:18) — increase in wealth; Thursday — success.

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

Shukla-chaturdashi 08:07–17:21: a Rikta and Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).

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Day summary

Best day · score S = +9

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

+4 Amrita Siddhi Yoga 08:18–07:09 (10.02)+2 Ravi Yoga 08:18–07:09 (10.02)+2 Pushya 08:18–07:09 (10.02)+1 Anandadi: Shubha 08:18–07:09 (10.02)+1 Yoga Ayushman 08:07–00:26 (10.02)+1 Auspicious weekday0 Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 08:07–08:180 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:07–05:00 (10.02) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−2 Rikta tithi 08:07–05:00 (10.02)

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

Panchanga at sunrise 08:07

Summary	Unfavourable day — Anandadi: Mrityu, Bhadra on earth
Month	Magha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Durmukha (No. 30) · Shaka 1938 · Vikram 2073 more
Festivals	Magha Purnima (Maghi)

At sunrise 08:05

Tithi	15Purnima (Purna, Vishvedevas) · until 03:32 (11.02) more
Nakshatra	Ashlesha, pada 1 (sharp, Naga - the lord of snakes (Sharpa), Mercury) · until 06:24 (11.02) more Gandamula
Yoga	Saubhagya (“good fortune, marital happiness”, auspicious) · until 21:58 more
Karana	Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 16:13 more
Vara	Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Makara (Capricorn), Moon: Karka (Cancer)

Changes during the day

from 16:13	karana Bava
from 21:58	yoga Shobhana
from 03:32 (11.02)	tithi Krishna-pratipat
from 03:32 (11.02)	karana Balava
from 06:24 (11.02)	nakshatra Magha

Sun and Moon

Dawn	07:25
Sunrise	08:05
Noon	12:43
Sunset	17:23
End of twilight	18:02
Moonrise	16:51
Moonset	07:34
Day length	9 h 18 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise

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

Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 08:05–16:13: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

Magha Purnima (Maghi) · Chandra (the Moon)

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

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 05:00–03:32 (11.02)
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:32–08:03 (11.02)

Anandadi: Mrityu 08:05–06:24 (11.02) Anandadi: Kana 06:24–08:03 (11.02)

Bhadra on earth: 05:00–16:13; Bhadra Puchha 12:20–13:27; Bhadra Mukha 13:27–15:20
Gandanta (nakshatra): 00:33–12:17 (11.02)
Gandanta (tithi): 03:10–03:55 (11.02)
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Ashlesha

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	06:07–07:06
Abhijit Muhurta	12:25–13:02
Vijaya Muhurta	14:17–14:54
Godhuli	17:23–17:52
Pradosha	17:23–20:19
Nishitha	00:13–01:12 (11.02)
Amrita Kalam	04:51–06:24 (11.02)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	11:34–12:44
Yamaganda	15:03–16:13
Gulika Kalam	09:14–10:24
Dur Muhurta	09:56–10:34, 13:02–13:40
Varjyam	19:33–21:06

Haircut and shaving

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

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

Cutting hair, shaving	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Bathing, washing hair	average 08:59–09:40, 10:34–17:23

Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Ashlesha; tithi Purnima; lagna Makara 08:05, Kumbha 08:15, Mina 08:59, Mesha 09:40, Vrishabha 10:34, Mithuna 12:04, Karka 14:31

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 08:05–17:23: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Bhadra on earth 08:05–16:13: 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:

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 = −6

Strict prohibition: Anandadi: Mrityu

Avoid starting important matters: Bhadra on earth

+1 Yoga Saubhagya 08:05–21:58+1 Auspicious weekday−1 Eclipse nearby−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 08:05–06:24 (11.02)−3 Anandadi: Mrityu 08:05–06:24 (11.02)−3 Bhadra on earth 08:05–16:13

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

Panchanga at sunrise 08:05

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Anandadi: Padma, Yoga Shobhana; cons: Fierce or sharp nakshatra, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
Month	Magha (amanta) · Phalguna (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Durmukha (No. 30) · Shaka 1938 · Vikram 2073 more
Festivals	Lunar eclipse, penumbral (fully visible)

At sunrise 08:03

Tithi	1Krishna-pratipat (Nanda, Brahma) · until 02:34 (12.02) more
Nakshatra	Magha, pada 1 (fierce, Pitris or Pitars - ancestors of the clan, forefathers, Ketu) · until 06:09 (12.02) more Gandamula
Yoga	Shobhana (“splendid, beautiful”, auspicious) · until 19:53 more
Karana	Balava (movable) · until 14:59 more
Vara	Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Makara (Capricorn), Moon: Simha (Leo)

Changes during the day

from 14:59	karana Kaulava
from 19:53	yoga Atiganda
from 02:34 (12.02)	tithi Krishna-dvitya
from 02:34 (12.02)	karana Taitila
from 06:09 (12.02)	nakshatra Purva-Phalguni

Sun and Moon

Dawn	07:23
Sunrise	08:03
Noon	12:43
Sunset	17:25
End of twilight	18:04
Moonrise	18:07
Moonset	08:06
Day length	9 h 22 min

Sky

Full moon (Purnima)	03:32
Lunar eclipse, penumbral	greatest eclipse 03:43, magnitude 0.989
Phases	Penumbral eclipse begins 01:34 Penumbral eclipse ends 05:53
Visibility	fully visible: 01:34–05:53, maximum eclipse here 03:43, magnitude 0.989

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise

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 (08:03–17:25) is good for sowing, for root crops.

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Muhurta

Anandadi: Padma 08:03–06:09 (12.02) Anandadi: Lumbaka 06:09–08:00 (12.02)

Gandanta (nakshatra): 00:33–12:17
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Magha

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	06:05–07:04
Abhijit Muhurta	12:25–13:03
Vijaya Muhurta	14:18–14:55
Godhuli	17:25–17:54
Pradosha	17:25–20:20
Nishitha	00:14–01:12 (12.02)
Amrita Kalam	03:47–05:22 (12.02)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	10:23–11:34
Yamaganda	13:54–15:04
Gulika Kalam	08:03–09:13
Dur Muhurta	08:03–08:40, 08:40–09:18
Varjyam	18:17–19:52

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

Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Magha; tithi Krishna-pratipat; lagna Makara 08:03, Kumbha 08:11, Mina 08:55, Mesha 09:36, Vrishabha 10:30, Mithuna 12:00, Karka 14:27

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 08:03–06:09 (12.02)+1 Yoga Shobhana 08:03–19:53+1 Auspicious tithi 08:03–02:34 (12.02)−1 Eclipse (not visible here)−1 Gandanta 08:03–12:17−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 08:03–06:09 (12.02)

Panchanga at sunrise 08:03

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Sankranti day, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
Month	Magha (amanta) · Phalguna (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Durmukha (No. 30) · Shaka 1938 · Vikram 2073 more
Festivals	Kumbha Sankranti

At sunrise 08:00

Tithi	2Krishna-dvitya (Bhadra, Vidhatr) · until 02:11 (13.02) more
Nakshatra	Purva-Phalguni, pada 1 (fierce, Bhaga (Share, Distributor) - god of wealth and family, Venus) · until 06:29 (13.02) more
Yoga	Atiganda (“great danger”, inauspicious) · until 18:14 more
Karana	Taitila (movable) · until 14:18 more
Vara	Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Makara (Capricorn), Moon: Simha (Leo)

Changes during the day

from 14:18	karana Gara
from 18:14	yoga Sukarma
from 02:11 (13.02)	tithi Krishna-tritya
from 02:11 (13.02)	karana Vanija
from 06:29 (13.02)	nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni

Sun and Moon

Dawn	07:21
Sunrise	08:00
Noon	12:43
Sunset	17:27
End of twilight	18:06
Moonrise	19:22
Moonset	08:33
Day length	9 h 26 min

Sky

Kumbha Sankranti	18:09 — the Sun enters Kumbha (Aquarius)

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise

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 (08:00–17:27) is good for root crops.

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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, 11:45–17:27
on the day the Sun enters the sign

Muhurta

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 06:29–07:58 (13.02)

Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 06:29–07:58 (13.02)

Anandadi: Chhatra 08:00–06:29 (13.02) Anandadi: Mitra 06:29–07:58 (13.02)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	06:04–07:02
Abhijit Muhurta	12:25–13:03
Vijaya Muhurta	14:18–14:56
Godhuli	17:27–17:56
Pradosha	17:27–20:21
Nishitha	00:14–01:12 (13.02)
Amrita Kalam	00:00–01:37 (13.02)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	16:16–17:27
Yamaganda	12:44–13:55
Gulika Kalam	15:06–16:16
Dur Muhurta	16:12–16:50
Varjyam	14:16–15:53

Haircut and shaving

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

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

Cutting hair, shaving	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Bathing, washing hair	average 08:51–09:32, 10:26–17:21

Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Purva-Phalguni; tithi Krishna-dvitya; lagna Makara 08:00, Kumbha 08:08, Mina 08:51, Mesha 09:32, Vrishabha 10:26, Mithuna 11:56, Karka 14:23, Simha 17:21

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

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

Sankranti at 18:09 — 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 = −1

Avoid starting important matters: Sankranti day

+1 Anandadi: Chhatra 08:00–06:29 (13.02)+1 Auspicious tithi 08:00–02:11 (13.02)−1 Eclipse nearby−1 Sankranti day−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 08:00–06:29 (13.02)

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 08:00

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra), Vishti (Bhadra)
Month	Magha (amanta) · Phalguna (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Durmukha (No. 30) · Shaka 1938 · Vikram 2073 more

At sunrise 07:58

Tithi	3Krishna-tritya (Jaya, Vishnu) · until 02:27 (14.02) more
Nakshatra	Uttara-Phalguni, pada 1 (fixed, Aryaman (Lord of Hospitality), Sun) · until 07:26 (14.02) more
Yoga	Sukarma (“good deed”, auspicious) · until 17:05 more
Karana	Vanija (movable) · until 14:14 more
Vara	Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Kumbha (Aquarius), Moon: Simha (Leo)

Changes during the day

from 14:14	karana Vishti
from 17:05	yoga Dhriti
from 02:27 (14.02)	tithi Krishna-chaturti
from 02:27 (14.02)	karana Bava
from 07:26 (14.02)	nakshatra Hasta

Sun and Moon

Dawn	07:19
Sunrise	07:58
Noon	12:43
Sunset	17:29
End of twilight	18:08
Moonrise	20:36
Moonset	08:56
Day length	9 h 31 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Phalguni (07:58–17:29) is good for sowing.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 14:14–17:29: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Muhurta

Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 07:58–02:27 (14.02)

Anandadi: Shrivatsa 07:58–07:26 (14.02) Anandadi: Vajra 07:26–07:56 (14.02)

Bhadra in the netherworld: 14:14–02:27 (14.02); Bhadra Puchha 22:12–23:25; Bhadra Mukha 23:25–01:26 (14.02)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	06:02–07:00
Abhijit Muhurta	12:25–13:03
Vijaya Muhurta	14:19–14:57
Godhuli	17:29–17:58
Pradosha	17:29–20:23
Nishitha	00:14–01:12 (14.02)
Amrita Kalam	23:57–01:37 (14.02)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	09:10–10:21
Yamaganda	11:32–12:44
Gulika Kalam	13:55–15:07
Dur Muhurta	13:03–13:41, 14:57–15:35
Varjyam	13:58–15:38

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 08:47–09:29, 10:22–17:17

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

Cutting hair, shaving	good 08:47–09:29, 10:22–17:17
Cutting fingernails	average throughout the daytime
Cutting toenails	good 08:47–09:29, 10:22–17:17
Bathing, washing hair	good 08:47–09:29, 10:22–17:17

Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni; tithi Krishna-tritya; lagna Makara 07:58, Kumbha 08:04, Mina 08:47, Mesha 09:29, Vrishabha 10:22, Mithuna 11:52, Karka 14:19, Simha 17:17

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

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = +2

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

+1 Anandadi: Shrivatsa 07:58–07:26 (14.02)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 07:58–07:26 (14.02)+1 Yoga Sukarma 07:58–17:05+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 07:58–02:27 (14.02)−1 Vishti (Bhadra) 14:14–02:27 (14.02)−2 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 07:58–02:27 (14.02)

Panchanga at sunrise 07:58

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Anandadi: Saumya, Auspicious nakshatra; cons: Rikta tithi, Surya Dagdha tithi
Month	Magha (amanta) · Phalguna (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Durmukha (No. 30) · Shaka 1938 · Vikram 2073 more
Festivals	Angaraki Chaturthi (Dwijapriya)

At sunrise 07:56

Tithi	4Krishna-chaturti (Rikta, Yama) · until 03:21 (15.02) more
Nakshatra	Hasta, pada 1 (light, Savitar (Animating, Awakening), Moon) · until 09:01 (15.02) more
Yoga	Dhriti (“steadfastness, firmness”, auspicious) · until 16:25 more
Karana	Bava (movable) · until 14:49 more
Vara	Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Kumbha (Aquarius), Moon: Kanya (Virgo)

Changes during the day

from 14:49	karana Balava
from 16:25	yoga Shula
from 03:21 (15.02)	tithi Krishna-panchami
from 03:21 (15.02)	karana Kaulava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	07:17
Sunrise	07:56
Noon	12:43
Sunset	17:32
End of twilight	18:10
Moonrise	21:47
Moonset	09:17
Day length	9 h 35 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise

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

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

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Festivals and periods

Angaraki Chaturthi (Dwijapriya) · Ganesha

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

Rule: at moonrise, 21:47
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Muhurta

Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:21–07:54 (15.02)

Anandadi: Saumya all day

Surya Dagdha tithi: Krishna-chaturti

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	06:00–06:58
Abhijit Muhurta	12:25–13:03
Vijaya Muhurta	14:20–14:58
Godhuli	17:32–18:00
Pradosha	17:32–20:24
Nishitha	00:14–01:11 (15.02)
Amrita Kalam	02:38–04:20 (15.02)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	15:08–16:20
Yamaganda	10:20–11:32
Gulika Kalam	12:44–13:56
Dur Muhurta	09:51–10:29, 23:16–00:14 (15.02)
Varjyam	16:24–18:06

Haircut and shaving

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

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

Cutting hair, shaving	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Bathing, washing hair	average 08:44–09:25, 10:18–17:13

Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Hasta; tithi Krishna-chaturti; lagna Makara 07:56, Kumbha 08:00, Mina 08:44, Mesha 09:25, Vrishabha 10:18, Mithuna 11:48, Karka 14:15, Simha 17:13

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

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

Krishna-chaturti 07:56–17:32: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = −1

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

+1 Anandadi: Saumya all day+1 Auspicious nakshatra all day+1 Yoga Dhriti 07:56–16:250 Yoga Shula 16:25–18:25−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Surya Dagdha tithi 07:56–03:21 (15.02)−2 Rikta tithi 07:56–03:21 (15.02)

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

Panchanga at sunrise 07:56

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Auspicious nakshatra, Auspicious weekday; cons: Anandadi: Kaladanda
Month	Magha (amanta) · Phalguna (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Durmukha (No. 30) · Shaka 1938 · Vikram 2073 more

At sunrise 07:54

Tithi	5Krishna-panchami (Purna, Soma) · until 04:53 (16.02) more
Nakshatra	Hasta, pada 4 (light, Savitar (Animating, Awakening), Moon) · until 09:01 more
Yoga	Shula (“spear, sharp pain”, inauspicious) · until 16:16 more
Karana	Kaulava (movable) · until 16:03 more
Vara	Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Kumbha (Aquarius), Moon: Kanya (Virgo)

Changes during the day

from 09:01	nakshatra Chitra
from 16:03	karana Taitila
from 16:16	yoga Ganda
from 04:53 (16.02)	tithi Krishna-shashti
from 04:53 (16.02)	karana Gara

Sun and Moon

Dawn	07:15
Sunrise	07:54
Noon	12:43
Sunset	17:34
End of twilight	18:12
Moonrise	22:56
Moonset	09:37
Day length	9 h 40 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 09:01

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Hasta (07:54–09:01) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Chitra (09:01–17:34) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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Muhurta

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 07:54–09:01

Anandadi: Ananda 07:54–09:01 Anandadi: Kaladanda 09:01–07:51 (16.02)

Gandanta (tithi): 04:28–05:19 (16.02)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	05:59–06:56
Abhijit Muhurta	none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday
Vijaya Muhurta	14:20–14:59
Godhuli	17:34–18:02
Pradosha	17:34–20:25
Nishitha	00:14–01:11 (16.02)
Amrita Kalam	04:12–05:57 (16.02)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	12:44–13:56
Yamaganda	09:06–10:19
Gulika Kalam	11:31–12:44
Dur Muhurta	12:24–13:03
Varjyam	17:45–19:29

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 08:40–09:21, 10:14–17:09

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

Cutting hair, shaving	good 08:40–09:21, 10:14–17:09
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	good 08:40–09:21, 10:14–17:09
Bathing, washing hair	good 08:40–09:21, 10:14–17:09

Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Hasta until 09:01, Chitra from 09:01; tithi Krishna-panchami; lagna Makara 07:54, Kumbha 07:56, Mina 08:40, Mesha 09:21, Vrishabha 10:14, Mithuna 11:44, Karka 14:11, Simha 17:09

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Hasta (until 09:01) — imparting radiance (to the person); Chitra (from 09:01) — improvement of well-being; 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

Ordinary day · score S = +2

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

+1 Auspicious nakshatra 07:54–09:01+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 07:54–04:53 (16.02)0 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 07:54–09:010 Anandadi: Ananda 07:54–09:010 Yoga Ganda 16:16–18:41−1 Anandadi: Kaladanda 09:01–07:51 (16.02)

Panchanga at sunrise 07:54

Summary	Best day — Ravi Yoga, Anandadi: Chara; auspicious time — after 11:11
Month	Magha (amanta) · Phalguna (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Durmukha (No. 30) · Shaka 1938 · Vikram 2073 more

At sunrise 07:51

Tithi	6Krishna-shashti (Nanda, Kartikeya) · until 06:55 (17.02) more
Nakshatra	Chitra, pada 4 (soft, Tvashtri (Heavenly Architect) or Vishwakarma (Vastu God), Mars) · until 11:11 more
Yoga	Ganda (“danger, knot”, inauspicious) · until 16:32 more
Karana	Gara (movable) · until 17:51 more
Vara	Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Kumbha (Aquarius), Moon: Tula (Libra)

Changes during the day

from 11:11	nakshatra Swati
from 16:32	yoga Vriddhi
from 17:51	karana Vanija
from 06:55 (17.02)	tithi Krishna-saptami
from 06:55 (17.02)	karana Vishti

Sun and Moon

Dawn	07:13
Sunrise	07:51
Noon	12:43
Sunset	17:36
End of twilight	18:14
Moonrise	none
Moonset	09:57
Day length	9 h 44 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

task	at sunrise	from 11:11

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Chitra (07:51–11:11) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Swati (11:11–17:36) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 11:11–07:49 (17.02)

Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:51–06:55 (17.02)

Anandadi: Chara 07:51–11:11 Anandadi: Sthira 11:11–07:49 (17.02)

Bhadra in the netherworld: 06:55–20:05 (17.02); Bhadra Puchha 12:12–13:31 (17.02); Bhadra Mukha 13:31–15:43 (17.02)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	05:57–06:54
Abhijit Muhurta	12:24–13:03
Vijaya Muhurta	14:21–15:00
Godhuli	17:36–18:04
Pradosha	17:36–20:27
Nishitha	00:14–01:11 (17.02)
Amrita Kalam	04:02–05:48 (17.02)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	13:57–15:10
Yamaganda	07:51–09:04
Gulika Kalam	10:18–11:31
Dur Muhurta	11:06–11:45, 15:00–15:39
Varjyam	17:23–19:10

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average throughout the daytime

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average throughout the daytime
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average throughout the daytime
Bathing, washing hair	good 08:36–09:17, 10:10–17:05

Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Chitra until 11:11, Swati from 11:11; tithi Krishna-shashti; lagna Kumbha 07:51, Mina 08:36, Mesha 09:17, Vrishabha 10:10, Mithuna 11:40, Karka 14:07, Simha 17:05

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

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Best day · score S = +5

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

Auspicious time begins after 11:11

+2 Ravi Yoga 11:11–07:49 (17.02)+1 Anandadi: Chara 07:51–11:11+1 Auspicious nakshatra 07:51–11:11+1 Auspicious weekday0 Yoga Vriddhi 16:32–07:49 (17.02)0 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:51–06:55 (17.02) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)

Panchanga at sunrise 07:51

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Krakacha Yoga, Vishti (Bhadra)
Month	Magha (amanta) · Phalguna (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Durmukha (No. 30) · Shaka 1938 · Vikram 2073 more

At sunrise 07:49

Tithi	7Krishna-saptami (Bhadra, Indra) · until 09:18 (18.02) more the tithi will also last until tomorrow’s sunrise (tryahasparsha)
Nakshatra	Swati, pada 4 (movable, Waiu (Wind), Rahu) · until 13:47 more
Yoga	Vriddhi (“growth, increase”, auspicious) · until 17:08 more
Karana	Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 20:05 more
Vara	Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Kumbha (Aquarius), Moon: Tula (Libra)

Changes during the day

from 13:47	nakshatra Vishakha
from 17:08	yoga Dhruva
from 20:05	karana Bava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	07:11
Sunrise	07:49
Noon	12:43
Sunset	17:38
End of twilight	18:16
Moonrise	00:04
Moonset	10:19
Day length	9 h 49 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 13:47

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Swati (07:49–13:47) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Vishakha (13:47–17:38) is good for sowing, for root crops.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 07:49–17:38: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 07:49–13:47

Krakacha Yoga all day Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) all day

Anandadi: Matanga 13:47–07:47 (18.02) Anandadi: Gada 07:49–13:47

Bhadra in the netherworld: 06:55–20:05; Bhadra Puchha 12:12–13:31; Bhadra Mukha 13:31–15:43

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	05:55–06:52
Abhijit Muhurta	12:24–13:03
Vijaya Muhurta	14:22–15:01
Godhuli	17:38–18:06
Pradosha	17:38–20:28
Nishitha	00:14–01:11 (18.02)
Amrita Kalam	06:49–08:36 (18.02)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	11:30–12:44
Yamaganda	15:11–16:25
Gulika Kalam	09:03–10:16
Dur Muhurta	09:47–10:26, 13:03–13:43
Varjyam	20:04–21:51

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 08:32–09:13, 10:06–13:47

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

Cutting hair, shaving	good 08:32–09:13, 10:06–13:47
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	good 08:32–09:13, 10:06–13:47
Bathing, washing hair	good 08:32–09:13, 10:06–13:47

Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Swati until 13:47, Vishakha from 13:47; tithi Krishna-saptami; lagna Kumbha 07:49, Mina 08:32, Mesha 09:13, Vrishabha 10:06, Mithuna 11:36, Karka 14:03, Simha 17:01

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Swati (until 13:47) — relief from all suffering; Vishakha (from 13:47) — 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

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −3

+2 Ravi Yoga 07:49–13:47+1 Auspicious nakshatra 07:49–13:47+1 Yoga Vriddhi 07:49–17:08+1 Auspicious weekday0 Anandadi: Matanga 13:47–07:47 (18.02)0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) all day (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Anandadi: Gada 07:49–13:47−2 Tryahasparsha−2 Vishti (Bhadra) 07:49–20:05−3 Krakacha Yoga all day

Panchanga at sunrise 07:49

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Anandadi: Shubha, Yoga Dhruva; cons: Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn), Ashtami
Month	Magha (amanta) · Phalguna (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Durmukha (No. 30) · Shaka 1938 · Vikram 2073 more
Festivals	Kalashtami

At sunrise 07:47

Tithi	7Krishna-saptami (Bhadra, Indra) · until 09:18 more vriddhi: the same tithi also prevailed at yesterday’s sunrise
Nakshatra	Vishakha, pada 3 (mixed, Indra and Agni, Jupiter) · until 16:40 more
Yoga	Dhruva (“fixed, constant (the Pole Star)”, auspicious) · until 17:55 more
Karana	Bava (movable) · until 09:18 more
Vara	Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Kumbha (Aquarius), Moon: Tula (Libra)

Changes during the day

from 09:18	tithi Krishna-ashtami
from 09:18	karana Balava
from 16:40	nakshatra Anuradha
from 17:55	yoga Vyaghata
from 22:33	karana Kaulava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	07:09
Sunrise	07:47
Noon	12:43
Sunset	17:40
End of twilight	18:19
Moonrise	01:10
Moonset	10:44
Day length	9 h 53 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 09:18	from 16:40

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, Vishakha (07:47–16:40) is good for sowing, for root crops.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Anuradha (16:40–17:40) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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Festivals and periods

Kalashtami · Kalabhairava

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

Rule: pradosha vyapini: 3 muhurtas after sunset, 17:40–20:29
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Muhurta

Tripushkar Yoga 07:47–09:18

Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:47–09:18

Anandadi: Shubha 07:47–16:40 Anandadi: Amrita 16:40–07:44 (19.02)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	05:54–06:50
Abhijit Muhurta	12:24–13:03
Vijaya Muhurta	14:22–15:02
Godhuli	17:40–18:08
Pradosha	17:40–20:29
Nishitha	00:14–01:11 (19.02)
Amrita Kalam	06:49–08:36

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	10:15–11:29
Yamaganda	13:58–15:12
Gulika Kalam	07:47–09:01
Dur Muhurta	07:47–08:26, 08:26–09:06
Varjyam	21:09–22:57

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 08:28–09:09

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 08:28–09:09
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 08:28–09:09
Bathing, washing hair	average 08:28–09:09, 16:40–16:57

Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Vishakha until 16:40, Anuradha from 16:40; tithi Krishna-saptami until 09:18, Krishna-ashtami from 09:18; lagna Kumbha 07:47, Mina 08:28, Mesha 09:09, Vrishabha 10:02, Mithuna 11:32, Karka 13:59, Simha 16:57

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Vishakha (until 16:40) — loss of money; Anuradha (from 16:40) — loss of money. In general Anuradha is favourable, but not for the very first shaving, cutting or trimming of hair (“vapanam”); Saturday — decline of physical strength.

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

Krishna-ashtami 09:18–17:40: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = 0

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

+1 Anandadi: Shubha 07:47–16:40+1 Yoga Dhruva 07:47–17:550 Auspicious nakshatra 16:40–07:44 (19.02)0 Tripushkar Yoga 07:47–09:180 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:47–09:18−1 Ashtami 09:18–07:44 (19.02)−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 07:47

Summary	Unfavourable day — Anandadi: Mrityu, Rikta tithi
Month	Magha (amanta) · Phalguna (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Durmukha (No. 30) · Shaka 1938 · Vikram 2073 more

At sunrise 07:44

Tithi	8Krishna-ashtami (Jaya, Vasus) · until 11:48 more
Nakshatra	Anuradha, pada 3 (soft, Mitra (Friend), Saturn) · until 19:36 more
Yoga	Vyaghata (“crushing blow”, inauspicious) · until 18:45 more
Karana	Kaulava (movable) · until 11:48 more
Vara	Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Kumbha (Aquarius), Moon: Vrischika (Scorpio)

Changes during the day

from 11:48	tithi Krishna-navami
from 11:48	karana Taitila
from 18:45	yoga Harshana
from 19:36	nakshatra Jyestha
from 01:01 (20.02)	karana Gara

Sun and Moon

Dawn	07:06
Sunrise	07:44
Noon	12:43
Sunset	17:42
End of twilight	18:21
Moonrise	02:14
Moonset	11:12
Day length	9 h 58 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 11:48

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Anuradha (07:44–17:42) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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Muhurta

Anandadi: Mrityu 07:44–19:36 Anandadi: Kana 19:36–07:42 (20.02)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	05:52–06:48
Abhijit Muhurta	12:24–13:03
Vijaya Muhurta	14:23–15:03
Godhuli	17:42–18:10
Pradosha	17:42–20:30
Nishitha	00:14–01:10 (20.02)
Amrita Kalam	07:56–09:43

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	16:28–17:42
Yamaganda	12:43–13:58
Gulika Kalam	15:13–16:28
Dur Muhurta	16:23–17:03
Varjyam	01:51–03:38 (20.02)

Haircut and shaving

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

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

Cutting hair, shaving	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Bathing, washing hair	average 08:24–09:05, 09:58–16:53

Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Anuradha; tithi Krishna-ashtami until 11:48, Krishna-navami from 11:48; lagna Kumbha 07:44, Mina 08:24, Mesha 09:05, Vrishabha 09:58, Mithuna 11:29, Karka 13:55, Simha 16:53

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-ashtami 07:44–11:48: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Krishna-navami 11:48–17:42: 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 = −3

Strict prohibition: Anandadi: Mrityu

+1 Auspicious nakshatra 07:44–19:36−1 Rikta tithi 11:48–07:42 (20.02)−3 Anandadi: Mrityu 07:44–19:36

Panchanga at sunrise 07:44

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Anandadi: Padma, Yoga Harshana; cons: Rikta tithi, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
Month	Magha (amanta) · Phalguna (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Durmukha (No. 30) · Shaka 1938 · Vikram 2073 more

At sunrise 07:42

Tithi	9Krishna-navami (Rikta, Serpent (Naga)) · until 14:11 more
Nakshatra	Jyestha, pada 2 (sharp, Indra (Leader of the Gods), Mercury) · until 22:22 more Gandamula
Yoga	Harshana (“delighting”, auspicious) · until 19:27 more
Karana	Gara (movable) · until 14:11 more
Vara	Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Kumbha (Aquarius), Moon: Vrischika (Scorpio)

Changes during the day

from 14:11	tithi Krishna-dashami
from 14:11	karana Vanija
from 19:27	yoga Vajra
from 22:22	nakshatra Mula
from 03:16 (21.02)	karana Vishti

Sun and Moon

Dawn	07:04
Sunrise	07:42
Noon	12:43
Sunset	17:45
End of twilight	18:23
Moonrise	03:14
Moonset	11:46
Day length	10 h 02 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 14:11

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Jyestha (07:42–17:45) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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Muhurta

Anandadi: Padma 07:42–22:22 Anandadi: Lumbaka 22:22–07:40 (21.02)

Bhadra in the netherworld: 03:16–16:15 (21.02); Bhadra Puchha 05:10–06:29 (21.02); Bhadra Mukha 06:29–08:39 (21.02)
Gandanta (nakshatra): 15:42–05:01 (21.02)
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Jyestha

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	05:50–06:46
Abhijit Muhurta	12:23–13:03
Vijaya Muhurta	14:24–15:04
Godhuli	17:45–18:12
Pradosha	17:45–20:32
Nishitha	00:14–01:10 (21.02)
Amrita Kalam	12:33–14:20

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	08:57–10:13
Yamaganda	11:28–12:43
Gulika Kalam	13:59–15:14
Dur Muhurta	13:03–13:44, 15:04–15:44
Varjyam	none on this day

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 14:11–16:50

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 14:11–16:50
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 14:11–16:50
Bathing, washing hair	average 08:20–09:01, 09:54–17:45

Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Jyestha; tithi Krishna-navami until 14:11, Krishna-dashami from 14:11; lagna Kumbha 07:42, Mina 08:20, Mesha 09:01, Vrishabha 09:54, Mithuna 11:25, Karka 13:51, Simha 16:50

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 07:42–14:11: 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 07:42–22:22+1 Yoga Harshana 07:42–19:27+1 Auspicious weekday−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 07:42–22:22−2 Rikta tithi 07:42–14:11

Panchanga at sunrise 07:42

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Krakacha Yoga, Vishti (Bhadra)
Month	Magha (amanta) · Phalguna (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Durmukha (No. 30) · Shaka 1938 · Vikram 2073 more

At sunrise 07:40

Tithi	10Krishna-dashami (Purna, Dharma) · until 16:15 more
Nakshatra	Mula, pada 2 (sharp, Nirriti (Goddess of Destruction or Alakshmi), Ketu) · until 00:47 (22.02) more Gandamula
Yoga	Vajra (“diamond, thunderbolt”, inauspicious) · until 19:53 more
Karana	Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 16:15 more
Vara	Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Kumbha (Aquarius), Moon: Dhanu (Sagittarius)

Changes during the day

from 16:15	tithi Krishna-ekadashi
from 16:15	karana Bava
from 19:53	yoga Siddhi
from 00:47 (22.02)	nakshatra Purva-Ashadha
from 05:07 (22.02)	karana Balava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	07:02
Sunrise	07:40
Noon	12:43
Sunset	17:47
End of twilight	18:25
Moonrise	04:11
Moonset	12:28
Day length	10 h 07 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 16:15

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Mula (07:40–17:47) is good for sowing, for root crops.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 07:40–16:15: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Muhurta

Krakacha Yoga 07:40–16:15 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 16:15–07:37 (22.02)

Anandadi: Chhatra 07:40–00:47 (22.02) Anandadi: Mitra 00:47–07:37 (22.02)

Bhadra in the netherworld: 03:16–16:15; Bhadra Puchha 05:10–06:29; Bhadra Mukha 06:29–08:39
Gandanta (tithi): 15:49–16:41
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Mula

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	05:48–06:44
Abhijit Muhurta	12:23–13:03
Vijaya Muhurta	14:24–15:05
Godhuli	17:47–18:14
Pradosha	17:47–20:33
Nishitha	00:14–01:10 (22.02)
Amrita Kalam	17:44–19:30

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	15:15–16:31
Yamaganda	10:11–11:27
Gulika Kalam	12:43–13:59
Dur Muhurta	09:41–10:22, 23:19–00:14 (22.02)
Varjyam	23:01–00:47 (22.02)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: bad throughout the daytime

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

Cutting hair, shaving	bad throughout the daytime
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	bad throughout the daytime
Bathing, washing hair	average 08:16–08:57, 09:51–16:46

Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Mula; tithi Krishna-dashami until 16:15, Krishna-ekadashi from 16:15; lagna Kumbha 07:40, Mina 08:16, Mesha 08:57, Vrishabha 09:51, Mithuna 11:21, Karka 13:47, Simha 16:46

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 = −6

+1 Anandadi: Chhatra 07:40–00:47 (22.02)0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 16:15–07:37 (22.02)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 07:40–00:47 (22.02)−2 Vishti (Bhadra) 07:40–16:15−3 Krakacha Yoga 07:40–16:15

Panchanga at sunrise 07:40

Summary	Favourable day — Yoga Siddhi, Anandadi: Shrivatsa
Month	Magha (amanta) · Phalguna (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Durmukha (No. 30) · Shaka 1938 · Vikram 2073 more
Festivals	Vijaya Ekadashi

At sunrise 07:37

Tithi	11Krishna-ekadashi (Nanda, Rudra) · until 17:50 more
Nakshatra	Purva-Ashadha, pada 2 (fierce, Varuna, Venus) · until 02:41 (23.02) more
Yoga	Siddhi (“success, accomplishment”, auspicious) · until 19:57 more
Karana	Balava (movable) · until 17:50 more
Vara	Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Kumbha (Aquarius), Moon: Dhanu (Sagittarius)

Changes during the day

from 17:50	tithi Krishna-dvadashi
from 17:50	karana Kaulava
from 19:57	yoga Vyatipata
from 02:41 (23.02)	nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha
from 06:24 (23.02)	karana Taitila

Sun and Moon

Dawn	07:00
Sunrise	07:37
Noon	12:43
Sunset	17:49
End of twilight	18:27
Moonrise	05:02
Moonset	13:17
Day length	10 h 11 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Ashadha (07:37–17:49) is good for root crops.

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Festivals and periods

Vijaya Ekadashi · Vishnu

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

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 16:15 (21.02)–17:50
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Parana (breaking the fast): 07:35–09:38 (23.02)

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 17:50–07:35 (23.02)

Anandadi: Shrivatsa 07:37–02:41 (23.02) Anandadi: Vajra 02:41–07:35 (23.02)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	05:47–06:42
Abhijit Muhurta	none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday
Vijaya Muhurta	14:25–15:06
Godhuli	17:49–18:16
Pradosha	17:49–20:34
Nishitha	00:14–01:09 (23.02)
Amrita Kalam	21:30–23:14

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	12:43–14:00
Yamaganda	08:54–10:10
Gulika Kalam	11:27–12:43
Dur Muhurta	12:23–13:04
Varjyam	11:09–12:52

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 08:12–08:53, 09:47–16:42

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 08:12–08:53, 09:47–16:42
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 08:12–08:53, 09:47–16:42
Bathing, washing hair	good 08:12–08:53, 09:47–16:42

Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Purva-Ashadha; tithi Krishna-ekadashi; lagna Kumbha 07:37, Mina 08:12, Mesha 08:53, Vrishabha 09:47, Mithuna 11:17, Karka 13:43, Simha 16:42

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

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Favourable day · score S = +3

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

+2 Yoga Siddhi 07:37–19:57+1 Anandadi: Shrivatsa 07:37–02:41 (23.02)+1 Auspicious weekday−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 07:37–02:41 (23.02)

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

Panchanga at sunrise 07:37

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Vyatipata
Month	Magha (amanta) · Phalguna (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Durmukha (No. 30) · Shaka 1938 · Vikram 2073 more
Festivals	Pradosha Vrat

At sunrise 07:35

Tithi	12Krishna-dvadashi (Bhadra, Sun (Ravi)) · until 18:48 more
Nakshatra	Uttara-Ashadha, pada 1 (fixed, Vishva-Deva (All Gods), Sun) · until 03:59 (24.02) more
Yoga	Vyatipata (“calamity, downfall”, inauspicious) · until 19:32 more
Karana	Taitila (movable) · until 18:48 more
Vara	Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Kumbha (Aquarius), Moon: Dhanu (Sagittarius)

Changes during the day

from 18:48	tithi Krishna-trayodashi
from 18:48	karana Gara
from 19:32	yoga Variyana
from 03:59 (24.02)	nakshatra Shravana
from 07:03 (24.02)	karana Vanija

Sun and Moon

Dawn	06:57
Sunrise	07:35
Noon	12:43
Sunset	17:51
End of twilight	18:29
Moonrise	05:47
Moonset	14:15
Day length	10 h 16 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Ashadha (07:35–17:51) is good for sowing.

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Festivals and periods

Pradosha Vrat · Shiva

Rule: pradosha vyapini: 3 muhurtas after sunset, 18:48–20:35
the tithi covers the decisive time on both days — the day with greater coverage is chosen

Muhurta

Anandadi: Saumya 07:35–21:43 Anandadi: Dhwaja 05:39–07:32 (24.02) Anandadi: Dhwanksha 21:43–05:39 (24.02)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	05:45–06:40
Abhijit Muhurta	12:22–13:04
Vijaya Muhurta	14:26–15:07
Godhuli	17:51–18:18
Pradosha	17:51–20:35
Nishitha	00:14–01:09 (24.02)
Amrita Kalam	21:14–22:56

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	14:00–15:17
Yamaganda	07:35–08:52
Gulika Kalam	10:09–11:26
Dur Muhurta	11:00–11:41, 15:07–15:48
Varjyam	11:07–12:48

Haircut and shaving

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

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

Cutting hair, shaving	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Bathing, washing hair	good 08:08–08:49, 09:43–16:38

Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha; tithi Krishna-dvadashi; lagna Kumbha 07:35, Mina 08:08, Mesha 08:49, Vrishabha 09:43, Mithuna 11:13, Karka 13:39, Simha 16:38

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 07:35–17:51: 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

Avoid starting important matters: Vyatipata

+1 Anandadi: Saumya 07:35–21:43+1 Auspicious nakshatra 07:35–03:59 (24.02)+1 Auspicious weekday−3 Vyatipata 07:35–19:32

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

Panchanga at sunrise 07:35

Summary	Best day — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Auspicious nakshatra
Month	Magha (amanta) · Phalguna (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Durmukha (No. 30) · Shaka 1938 · Vikram 2073 more
Festivals	Maha Shivaratri

At sunrise 07:32

Tithi	13Krishna-trayodashi (Jaya, God of Love) · until 19:08 more
Nakshatra	Shravana, pada 1 (movable, Shri Vishnu, Moon) · until 04:40 (25.02) more
Yoga	Variyana (“excellent, best”, auspicious) · until 18:39 more
Karana	Vanija (movable) · until 19:08 more
Vara	Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Kumbha (Aquarius), Moon: Makara (Capricorn)

Changes during the day

from 18:39	yoga Parigha
from 19:08	tithi Krishna-chaturdashi
from 19:08	karana Vishti
from 04:40 (25.02)	nakshatra Dhanishtha
from 07:04 (25.02)	karana Shakuni

Sun and Moon

Dawn	06:55
Sunrise	07:32
Noon	12:42
Sunset	17:53
End of twilight	18:31
Moonrise	06:25
Moonset	15:21
Day length	10 h 20 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise

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 (07:32–17:53) is good for sowing.

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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, 00:14–01:09 (25.02)
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Muhurta

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 07:32–04:40 (25.02)

Anandadi: Prajapati 04:40–07:30 (25.02) Anandadi: Dhumra 07:32–04:40 (25.02)

Bhadra in the netherworld: 19:08–07:04 (25.02); Bhadra Mukha 19:08–21:07; Bhadra Puchha 05:48–06:59 (25.02)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	05:43–06:38
Abhijit Muhurta	12:22–13:04
Vijaya Muhurta	14:26–15:08
Godhuli	17:53–18:20
Pradosha	17:53–20:37
Nishitha	00:14–01:09 (25.02)
Amrita Kalam	17:59–19:37

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	11:25–12:43
Yamaganda	15:18–16:36
Gulika Kalam	08:50–10:08
Dur Muhurta	09:37–10:18, 13:04–13:45
Varjyam	08:06–09:45

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average throughout the daytime

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average throughout the daytime
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average throughout the daytime
Bathing, washing hair	good 08:04–08:45, 09:39–16:34

Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Shravana; tithi Krishna-trayodashi; lagna Kumbha 07:32, Mina 08:04, Mesha 08:45, Vrishabha 09:39, Mithuna 11:09, Karka 13:35, Simha 16:34

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

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Best day · score S = +5

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

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 07:32–04:40 (25.02)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 07:32–04:40 (25.02)+1 Yoga Variyana 07:32–18:39+1 Auspicious weekday−1 Anandadi: Dhumra 07:32–04:40 (25.02)

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 07:32

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Krishna Chaturdashi, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
Month	Magha (amanta) · Phalguna (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Durmukha (No. 30) · Shaka 1938 · Vikram 2073 more

At sunrise 07:30

Tithi	14Krishna-chaturdashi (Rikta, Kali) · until 18:50 more
Nakshatra	Dhanishtha, pada 1 (movable, Vasu (kind) - 8 phenomena of nature, assistants of Indra, Mars) · until 04:46 (26.02) more
Yoga	Parigha (“bolt, barrier”, inauspicious) · until 17:16 more
Karana	Shakuni (fixed, inauspicious) · until 18:50 more
Vara	Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Kumbha (Aquarius), Moon: Makara (Capricorn)

Changes during the day

from 17:16	yoga Shiva
from 18:50	tithi Amavasya
from 18:50	karana Chatushpada
from 04:46 (26.02)	nakshatra Shatabhisha
from 06:28 (26.02)	karana Naga

Sun and Moon

Dawn	06:53
Sunrise	07:30
Noon	12:42
Sunset	17:55
End of twilight	18:33
Moonrise	06:58
Moonset	16:32
Day length	10 h 25 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise

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

Shakuni 07:30–17:55: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it (it is suitable for sowing).
Krishna-chaturdashi 07:30–17:55: according to the Kalaprakashika, ploughing on Chaturdashi puts the owner’s life in danger.

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Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:30–18:50

Anandadi: Vardhamana 07:30–04:46 (26.02) Anandadi: Ananda 04:46–07:28 (26.02)

Mrityu Panchaka: 16:47–00:46 (02.03)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	05:41–06:36
Abhijit Muhurta	12:22–13:04
Vijaya Muhurta	14:27–15:09
Godhuli	17:55–18:22
Pradosha	17:55–20:38
Nishitha	00:14–01:09 (26.02)
Amrita Kalam	18:19–19:56

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	10:06–11:25
Yamaganda	14:01–15:19
Gulika Kalam	07:30–08:48
Dur Muhurta	07:30–08:12, 08:12–08:53
Varjyam	08:41–10:18

Haircut and shaving

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

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

Cutting hair, shaving	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Bathing, washing hair	average 08:00–08:41, 09:35–16:30

Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Dhanishtha; tithi Krishna-chaturdashi; lagna Kumbha 07:30, Mina 08:00, Mesha 08:41, Vrishabha 09:35, Mithuna 11:05, Karka 13:32, Simha 16:30

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Dhanishtha — longevity (increased vitality); Saturday — decline of physical strength.

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

Krishna-chaturdashi 07:30–17:55: a Rikta and Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −1

Avoid starting important matters: Krishna Chaturdashi

+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:30–18:50+1 Anandadi: Vardhamana 07:30–04:46 (26.02)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 07:30–04:46 (26.02)0 Yoga Shiva 17:16–07:28 (26.02)0 Panchaka 16:47–07:28 (26.02)−1 Eclipse nearby−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−3 Krishna Chaturdashi 07:30–18:50

Panchanga at sunrise 07:30

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Amavasya, Panchaka
Month	Magha (amanta) · Phalguna (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Durmukha (No. 30) · Shaka 1938 · Vikram 2073 more
Festivals	Magha Amavasya · Solar eclipse, annular (not visible here)

At sunrise 07:28

Tithi	30Amavasya (Purna, Pitris (ancestors)) · until 17:58 more
Nakshatra	Shatabhisha, pada 1 (movable, Varuna, Rahu) · until 04:19 (27.02) more
Yoga	Shiva (“auspicious, benevolent”, auspicious) · until 15:25 more
Karana	Naga (fixed, inauspicious) · until 17:58 more
Vara	Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Kumbha (Aquarius), Moon: Kumbha (Aquarius)

Changes during the day

from 15:25	yoga Siddha
from 17:58	tithi Shukla-pratipat
from 17:58	karana Kimstughna
from 04:19 (27.02)	nakshatra Purva-Bhadra
from 05:20 (27.02)	karana Bava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	06:50
Sunrise	07:28
Noon	12:42
Sunset	17:57
End of twilight	18:35
Moonrise	07:26
Moonset	17:48
Day length	10 h 29 min

Sky

New moon (Amavasya)	17:58
Solar eclipse, annular	greatest eclipse 17:53, magnitude 0.992
Visibility	not visible here (outside the eclipse zone)

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise

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 (07:28–17:57) is good for sowing.
Naga 07:28–17:57: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

Magha Amavasya · Pitris (ancestors)

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

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 18:50 (25.02)–17:58
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Muhurta

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 17:58–07:25 (27.02)

Anandadi: Chara 04:19–07:25 (27.02) Anandadi: Rakshasa 07:28–04:19 (27.02)

Mrityu Panchaka: 16:47 (25.02)–00:46 (02.03)
Gandanta (tithi): 17:35–18:21

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	05:39–06:33
Abhijit Muhurta	12:22–13:04
Vijaya Muhurta	14:28–15:10
Godhuli	17:57–18:24
Pradosha	17:57–20:39
Nishitha	00:14–01:08 (27.02)
Amrita Kalam	21:15–22:49

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	16:39–17:57
Yamaganda	12:43–14:01
Gulika Kalam	15:20–16:39
Dur Muhurta	16:33–17:15
Varjyam	11:50–13:24

Haircut and shaving

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

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

Cutting hair, shaving	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Bathing, washing hair	average 07:56–08:37, 09:31–16:26

Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Shatabhisha; tithi Amavasya; lagna Kumbha 07:28, Mina 07:56, Mesha 08:37, Vrishabha 09:31, Mithuna 11:01, Karka 13:28, Simha 16:26

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

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

Amavasya 07:28–17:57: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −4

Avoid starting important matters: Amavasya

+1 Auspicious nakshatra 07:28–04:19 (27.02)+1 Yoga Shiva 07:28–15:25−1 Anandadi: Rakshasa 07:28–04:19 (27.02)−1 Eclipse (not visible here)−1 Panchaka all day−3 Amavasya 07:28–17:58

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

Panchanga at sunrise 07:28

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Yoga Siddha, Auspicious weekday; cons: Fierce or sharp nakshatra, Panchaka
Month	Phalguna (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Durmukha (No. 30) · Shaka 1938 · Vikram 2073 more
Festivals	Chandra Darshan

At sunrise 07:25

Tithi	1Shukla-pratipat (Nanda, Brahma) · until 16:36 more
Nakshatra	Purva-Bhadra, pada 1 (fierce, Aja Ekapad - sunbeam or lightning strike, Jupiter) · until 03:26 (28.02) more
Yoga	Siddha (“perfected, accomplished”, auspicious) · until 13:11 more
Karana	Bava (movable) · until 16:36 more
Vara	Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Kumbha (Aquarius), Moon: Kumbha (Aquarius)

Changes during the day

from 13:11	yoga Sadhya
from 16:36	tithi Shukla-dvitya
from 16:36	karana Balava
from 03:26 (28.02)	nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra
from 03:46 (28.02)	karana Kaulava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	06:48
Sunrise	07:25
Noon	12:42
Sunset	18:00
End of twilight	18:37
Moonrise	07:51
Moonset	19:06
Day length	10 h 34 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 16:36

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 (07:25–18:00) is good for root crops.

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Festivals and periods

Chandra Darshan · Chandra (the Moon)

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

Rule: first visible lunar crescent, 18:00–19:06
Crescent Moon above the horizon after sunset: 18:00–19:06

Muhurta

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 16:36–07:23 (28.02)

Anandadi: Musala 07:25–03:26 (28.02) Anandadi: Gada 03:26–07:23 (28.02)

Mrityu Panchaka: 16:47 (25.02)–00:46 (02.03)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	05:37–06:31
Abhijit Muhurta	12:21–13:04
Vijaya Muhurta	14:28–15:10
Godhuli	18:00–18:26
Pradosha	18:00–20:40
Nishitha	00:14–01:08 (28.02)
Amrita Kalam	19:44–21:16

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	08:44–10:04
Yamaganda	11:23–12:42
Gulika Kalam	14:02–15:21
Dur Muhurta	13:04–13:46, 15:10–15:53
Varjyam	10:29–12:02

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 07:52–08:33, 09:27–16:22, 16:36–18:00

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 07:52–08:33, 09:27–16:22, 16:36–18:00
Cutting fingernails	average 07:52–08:33, 09:27–16:22, 16:36–18:00
Cutting toenails	average 07:52–08:33, 09:27–16:22
Bathing, washing hair	average 07:52–08:33, 09:27–16:22, 16:36–18:00

Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Purva-Bhadra; tithi Shukla-pratipat until 16:36, Shukla-dvitya from 16:36; lagna Kumbha 07:25, Mina 07:52, Mesha 08:33, Vrishabha 09:27, Mithuna 10:57, Karka 13:24, Simha 16:22

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = −1

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

+2 Yoga Siddha 07:25–13:11+1 Auspicious weekday0 Auspicious tithi 16:36–07:23 (28.02)0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 16:36–07:23 (28.02)−1 Anandadi: Musala 07:25–03:26 (28.02)−1 Eclipse nearby−1 Panchaka all day−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 07:25–03:26 (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 07:25

Summary	Best day — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Yoga Shubha
Month	Phalguna (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Durmukha (No. 30) · Shaka 1938 · Vikram 2073 more

At sunrise 07:23

Tithi	2Shukla-dvitya (Bhadra, Vidhatr) · until 14:50 more
Nakshatra	Uttara-Bhadra, pada 1 (fixed, Ahirbudhyana (Serpent of the Deep - Milky Way under the horizon), Saturn) · until 02:13 (01.03) more
Yoga	Sadhya (“attainable, amenable”, auspicious) · until 10:38 more
Karana	Kaulava (movable) · until 14:50 more
Vara	Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Kumbha (Aquarius), Moon: Mina (Pisces)

Changes during the day

from 10:38	yoga Shubha
from 14:50	tithi Shukla-tritya
from 14:50	karana Taitila
from 01:50 (01.03)	karana Gara
from 02:13 (01.03)	nakshatra Revati

Sun and Moon

Dawn	06:45
Sunrise	07:23
Noon	12:42
Sunset	18:02
End of twilight	18:39
Moonrise	08:14
Moonset	20:26
Day length	10 h 39 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 14:50

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 (07:23–18:02) is good for sowing.

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Muhurta

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 07:23–02:13 (01.03) Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 07:23–02:13 (01.03) Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 14:50–07:20 (01.03) Ravi Yoga 02:13–07:20 (01.03)

Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 14:50–02:13 (01.03)

Anandadi: Siddhi 07:23–02:13 (01.03) Anandadi: Shubha 02:13–07:20 (01.03)

Mrityu Panchaka: 16:47 (25.02)–00:46 (02.03)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	05:36–06:29
Abhijit Muhurta	12:21–13:03
Vijaya Muhurta	14:29–15:11
Godhuli	18:02–18:28
Pradosha	18:02–20:41
Nishitha	00:14–01:08 (01.03)
Amrita Kalam	21:40–23:11

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	15:22–16:42
Yamaganda	10:02–11:22
Gulika Kalam	12:42–14:02
Dur Muhurta	09:30–10:13, 23:21–00:14 (01.03)
Varjyam	12:33–14:04

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average throughout the daytime

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average throughout the daytime
Cutting fingernails	average throughout the daytime
Cutting toenails	average 07:48–08:30, 09:23–18:02
Bathing, washing hair	average throughout the daytime

Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra; tithi Shukla-dvitya until 14:50, Shukla-tritya from 14:50; lagna Kumbha 07:23, Mina 07:48, Mesha 08:30, Vrishabha 09:23, Mithuna 10:53, Karka 13:20, Simha 16:18

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

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.

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 07:23–02:13 (01.03)+1 Yoga Shubha 10:38–07:20 (01.03)+1 Anandadi: Siddhi 07:23–02:13 (01.03)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 07:23–02:13 (01.03)+1 Auspicious tithi 07:23–14:50+1 Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 07:23–02:13 (01.03)+1 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 14:50–07:20 (01.03)0 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 14:50–02:13 (01.03) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Panchaka all day

Panchanga at sunrise 07:23

soaking seedsplanting above-ground crops, with pricking outplanting root crops, without pricking outpricking outpinching out side shootsroot division, digging upwatering, foliar feedingploughingweeding, pest controlplant healing, grafting, cuttingsharvesting grain (per Raman)harvest: sap in the topsharvest: sap in the roots

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

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

Durmukha (No. 30 of 60, “evil-faced, foul-mouthed”) — A year of harsh words: feuds and disputes, an average harvest; it is wise to guard one’s tongue.
Northern samvatsara: Saumya (No. 43)
Shaka Samvat 1938 · Vikram Samvat 2073 · Kali Yuga 5117
Next year — Hemalamba, from the new moon before Ugadi (the start of Chaitra) 28.03.2017
In South India (Shaka Samvat, lunar reckoning) the years of the 60-year cycle follow one another without a break, and the name of the year changes at Ugadi — at the start of Chaitra, on the first tithi of the bright half.

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

Uttara-Bhadra (26)
Meaning: Later blessed (foot, leg)
Symbol: Part of the red bed for legs (foot), twins
Deity: Ahirbudhyana (Serpent of the Deep - Milky Way under the horizon)
Type: fixed (dhruva, sthira) — For what is firm and lasting: laying house foundations, housewarming, planting, weddings, taking office, long-term projects.
Vimshottari lord: Saturn
Shakti: give rain (nourishment and stability)

Siddha (21) — “perfected, accomplished”
Especially auspicious: success of undertakings, gaining knowledge and receiving initiations.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

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

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.

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).

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

nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra
Planting and sowing are allowed.

Shukla-panchami
do not fell trees, any undertakings

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

Wednesday
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Uttara-Bhadra
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

Shukla-panchami
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

Makara
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut

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

Mina
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut

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

Vrishabha
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut

Mithuna
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut

Karka
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

Shukla-shashti (6, waxing Moon)
Group: Nanda. Deity: Kartikeya.
Kartikeya presides on the sixth lunar day, favoring coronations (taking office), establishing new friendships, celebrating holidays and performances.

Revati (27)
Meaning: Rich, prosperous
Symbol: Fish (sometimes a couple) or drum
Deity: Pushan (Prosperous)
Type: soft (mridu, maitra) — For arts and music, friendship and love, new clothes and jewellery, weddings and festivals.
Vimshottari lord: Mercury
Shakti: nourish (satiate at the expense of its abundance)

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

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

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

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

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

Shukla-shashti
plowing the ground

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

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.

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Thursday
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Revati
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-shashti
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

Ashwini (1)
Meaning: Riders or Grooms
Symbol: Horse's Head
Deity: Ashwini Kumara
Type: light (kshipra, laghu) — For quick matters: trade, healing, study, travel, purchases and starting a business.
Vimshottari lord: Ketu
Shakti: quickly achieve anything

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

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

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

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

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

Shukla-saptami
soaking seeds is allowed, farming

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

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.

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.

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi)
“Deadly” combination of weekday and tithi group: Sun and Tue — Nanda (1, 6, 11), Mon and Fri — Bhadra (2, 7, 12), Wed — Jaya (3, 8, 13), Thu — Rikta (4, 9, 14), Sat — Purna (5, 10, 15). Portends failure for new undertakings.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Ashwini
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-saptami
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

Bharani (2)
Meaning: Carrier (porter or loader)
Symbol: Yoni (bosom, source)
Deity: Yama (Dharma-raja)
Type: fierce (ugra, krura) — For destructive and dangerous tasks: demolition, work with fire and weapons, disputes; unsuitable for other auspicious undertakings (the exception is weddings: Magha is among the nakshatras for marriage).
Vimshottari lord: Venus
Shakti: take (take away) something

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

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.

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

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

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.

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: 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.

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.

Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra)
An inauspicious combination of tithi and nakshatra (the “empty” nakshatra of a tithi, for example the 6th or 11th tithi with Rohini, the 12th with Ashlesha). Whatever is begun at this time remains without result.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Saturday
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Bharani
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krittika
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-ashtami
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

nakshatra Rohini
Planting and sowing are allowed.

Shukla-dashami
any undertakings

Magha Gupta Navaratri, day 9
The “secret” Navaratri of the month of Magha — a time of hidden sadhana devoted to the Goddess.

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

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

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

How it is calculated: following the South Indian tradition (Tamil Nadu, Kerala), as Drik Panchang does — the daytime from sunrise to sunset (upper limb of the disc, with refraction) is divided into 8 parts, and Rahu Kalam is part 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-navami
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-dashami
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

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

Rohini (4)
Meaning: Red (an epithet of the star Aldebaran)
Symbol: Wagon, rarely: temple, banyan, incense, sandalwood
Deity: Prajapati (Brahma - Creator)
Type: fixed (dhruva, sthira) — For what is firm and lasting: laying house foundations, housewarming, planting, weddings, taking office, long-term projects.
Vimshottari lord: Moon
Shakti: give growth (prosperity, fertility)

Indra (26) — “Indra, lord”
Especially auspicious: power and administration, taking office, dealings with influential patrons.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

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 Rohini
Planting and sowing are allowed.

Shukla-dashami
any undertakings

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

Shukla-ekadashi
pruning and weeding

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

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

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

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-ekadashi
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

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

Mrigashirsha (5)
Meaning: Deer head (alt. searching star)
Symbol: Deer head
Deity: Soma (Chandra, Moon)
Type: soft (mridu, maitra) — For arts and music, friendship and love, new clothes and jewellery, weddings and festivals.
Vimshottari lord: Mars
Shakti: give realization (attractiveness, shaping)

Vaidhriti (27) — “without support, discord”
One of the two most inauspicious yogas: worldly undertakings are not begun in it at all; good for fasting, prayer and spiritual practice.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

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

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

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

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

Shukla-ekadashi
pruning and weeding

Shukla-dvadashi
neutral

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

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

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

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

Yamaghanta
“Bell of Yama” — a combination of weekday and nakshatra: Sun — Magha, Mon — Vishakha, Tue — Ardra, Wed — Mula, Thu — Krittika, Fri — Rohini, Sat — Hasta. One of the most dangerous yogas: travel, surgery and any important new undertakings are avoided.

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-dvadashi
0 — does not affect the haircut rating

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.

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

Ardra (6)
Meaning: Tear or body fluid (wet)
Symbol: Tear or drop, rarely: diamond or man's head
Deity: Rudra (Roaring, angry image of Shiva)
Type: sharp (tikshna, daruna) — For drastic actions: surgery, severing ties, taming, exorcism, fighting diseases and enemies; unsuitable for other auspicious undertakings (the exception is weddings: Mula is among the nakshatras for marriage).
Vimshottari lord: Rahu
Shakti: give effort that leads to the achievement of the goal (and also, is able to shed sweat or blood)

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

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

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

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

Shukla-dvadashi
neutral

Shukla-triodashi
no pruning or felling

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).

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

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

Punarvasu
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-triodashi
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

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

Punarvasu (7)
Meaning: Successful, magnificent, two for riches
Symbol: Arrow or quiver of arrows, rarely: rainbow
Deity: Aditi
Type: movable (chara, chala) — For journeys and moving house, buying vehicles, gardening, quick and temporary changes.
Vimshottari lord: Jupiter
Shakti: give the gaining of profit (property, wealth), growth

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

Pushya
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-chaturdashi
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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

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

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.

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

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.

Ashlesha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Purnima
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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

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.

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

Lunar eclipse, penumbral
The Moon enters the Earth’s shadow (occurs only at full moon). Sutak begins 9 hours (3 praharas) before the eclipse; during it — japa and meditation, afterwards — a holy bath and dana.
The Moon passes only through the Earth’s penumbra: the dimming is faint, often barely noticeable. Many panchangas do not count it as an eclipse, and Sutak is not observed in this case.

The Moon touches the Earth’s penumbra; the dimming is not yet noticeable.

The Moon leaves the penumbra — the eclipse is over.

The luminary is above the horizon throughout the eclipse — all phases are visible.

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.

Magha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-pratipat
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

Purva-Phalguni
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-dvitya
−1 — unfavourable 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-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.

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.

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

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

The Moon in 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.

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

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

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

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

Hasta
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-chaturti
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shula (9) — “spear, sharp pain”
Inauspicious: disputes and pain; the first 5 ghatis (about 2 h) are skipped.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

Krishna-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.

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.

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.

Chitra
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-panchami
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

Krishna-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)

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).

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.

Swati
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-shashti
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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

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.

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.

Vishakha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-saptami
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

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-saptami
soaking seeds is allowed, digging the ground

Krishna-ashtami
tillage and sowing are forbidden

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

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

Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi)
“Poisonous” tithi of the weekday: Sun — 4, Mon — 6, Tue — 7, Wed — 2, Thu — 8, Fri — 9, Sat — 7. Unfavourable for new undertakings, medical treatment and transactions.

Anuradha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-ashtami
0 — does not affect the haircut rating

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

Anuradha (17)
Meaning: Following Radha, success
Symbol: Lotus flower, row, furrow or rut
Deity: Mitra (Friend)
Type: soft (mridu, maitra) — For arts and music, friendship and love, new clothes and jewellery, weddings and festivals.
Vimshottari lord: Saturn
Shakti: give worship (whence abundance and honor, worthy relationships and popularity)

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

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

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

Krishna-ashtami
tillage and sowing are forbidden

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

Krishna-navami
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

Jyestha (18)
Meaning: Born before (eldest, chief)
Symbol: Umbrella or earring, amulet, necklace
Deity: Indra (Leader of the Gods)
Type: sharp (tikshna, daruna) — For drastic actions: surgery, severing ties, taming, exorcism, fighting diseases and enemies; unsuitable for other auspicious undertakings (the exception is weddings: Mula is among the nakshatras for marriage).
Vimshottari lord: Mercury
Shakti: rise up and win, draw strength in battle (looking for the limits of fearlessness)

Harshana (14) — “delighting”
Auspicious: festivals, joyful occasions, rest and recreation.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

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

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

Purva-Ashadha (20)
Meaning: Prior invincible, unsubdued
Symbol: Elephant tusk, fan or bed
Deity: Varuna
Type: fierce (ugra, krura) — For destructive and dangerous tasks: demolition, work with fire and weapons, disputes; unsuitable for other auspicious undertakings (the exception is weddings: Magha is among the nakshatras for marriage).
Vimshottari lord: Venus
Shakti: add strength, energy (regenerate)

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-ekadashi
plowing, pruning and weeding

Purva-Ashadha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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

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

Uttara-Ashadha
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-dvadashi
0 — does not affect the haircut rating

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

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

Shravana (22)
Meaning: Listener
Symbol: Ear (listener), three footprints (Vishnu's steps), trident
Deity: Shri Vishnu
Type: movable (chara, chala) — For journeys and moving house, buying vehicles, gardening, quick and temporary changes.
Vimshottari lord: Moon
Shakti: bind together (three worlds, i.e. all)

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-trayodashi
no pruning or felling

Shravana
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-trayodashi
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

Dhanishtha (23)
Meaning: The richest or fastest, Shravishtha - the most famous
Symbol: Drum or flute
Deity: Vasu (kind) - 8 phenomena of nature, assistants of Indra
Type: movable (chara, chala) — For journeys and moving house, buying vehicles, gardening, quick and temporary changes.
Vimshottari lord: Mars
Shakti: bring abundance and fame through the direction and organization of people

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

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

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).

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

Dhanishtha
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-chaturdashi
−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.

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.

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

Naga (fixed)
Deity: nagas (serpents)
Inauspicious. Suitable only for harsh and forceful deeds, work with things that must stay fixed, and rites connected with serpents.
A karana is half a tithi; there are 60 of them in a lunar month.

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

Solar eclipse, annular
The Moon covers the Sun (occurs only at new moon). Traditionally it is Rahu’s time: Sutak begins 12 hours (4 praharas) before the eclipse; during the eclipse people refrain from eating and recite mantras, and afterwards take a holy bath and give dana.
The Moon is too far from the Earth to cover the Sun completely: a bright ring remains around it.

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).

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

Shatabhisha
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Amavasya
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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.

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

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-pratipat
digging, plowing, planting trees

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

Purva-Bhadra
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-pratipat
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-dvitya
+1 — favourable 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.

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

Shukla-tritya
any undertakings

Shukla-tritya
+1 — favourable for a haircut