Panchanga Calendar

February 2078

SamvatsaraHemalamba (31)MonthPausha → Magha from 13.02RituHemanta → Shishira from 13.02AyanaUttarayanaPlace55°45′ N 37°35′ E, UTC+3 changeAyanamsaLahiri

February 2078 falls, in the lunar calendar (amanta), within the months Pausha (until 12.02), Magha (from 13.02). Periods: 13–20.02 — Magha Gupta Navaratri. Major festivals: 16.02 Vasant Panchami (Saraswati Puja); 18.02 Ratha Saptami (Surya Jayanti).

Mon

Tue

Wed

Thu

Fri

Sat

Sun

1UPh4

2Has5

3Chit6until 14:04

4Swa7Kalashtami

5Vish8

6Anu9

7Jye10

8Jye11Shattila Ekadashi

9Mul12

10PAsh13after 09:23

11UAsh14

12Dhan30Mauni Amavasya

13Shat1Kumbha Sankranti

14PBh2

15UBh3Vinayaka Chaturthi

16Rev5Vasant Panchami

17Ashw6Skanda Shashti

18Bhar7Ratha Saptami

19Krit8Bhishma Ashtami

20Roh9Madhva Navami

21Mrig10until 15:39

22Ard11Jaya Ekadashi

23Pun12after 16:25

24Push13until 17:21

25Ashl14

26Mag15Purnima

27PPh1

28UPh2until 08:15

Day ratingBest daysFavourableOrdinaryAvoid new venturesUnfavourable

Markersafter / until HH:MM

Moon5Waxing Moon5Waning Moon15Purnima30Amavasya

Nakshatra typesfixedsoftlightmovablesharpfiercemixed

Icons this month (19)

KalashtamiEkadashiPradoshaShivaratriday of Amavasya (ancestor rites)Shani AmavasyaSankrantiChandra DarshanGupta NavaratriVinayaka ChaturthiVasant PanchamiSkanda ShashtiRatha SaptamiBhishma AshtamiAmrita Siddhi YogaGoddess (Durga, Kali)Madhva NavamiGuru Pushya Yogaday of Purnima (full moon fast and puja)

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 Wed — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Anandadi: Ananda, Auspicious nakshatra
Hasta (light): for quick matters: trade, healing, study, travel, purchases and starting a business.
17.02 Thu — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Ravi Yoga, Anandadi: Manasa
Ashwini (light): for quick matters: trade, healing, study, travel, purchases and starting a business.
21.02 Mon — Amrita Siddhi Yoga, Ravi Yoga, Anandadi: Ananda until 15:39
Mrigashirsha (soft): for arts and music, friendship and love, new clothes and jewellery, weddings and festivals.
24.02 Thu — Amrita Siddhi Yoga, Pushya, Anandadi: Shubha until 17:21
Pushya (light): for quick matters: trade, healing, study, travel, purchases and starting a business.

Festivals

4.02 Fri Kalashtami
8.02 Tue Shattila Ekadashi
10.02 Thu Pradosha Vrat
10.02 Thu Masik Shivaratri
12.02 Sat Mauni Amavasya (Pausha)
12.02 Sat Shani Amavasya
13.02 Sun Kumbha Sankranti
13.02 Sun Chandra Darshan
13.02 Sun Magha Gupta Navaratri
15.02 Tue Vinayaka Chaturthi
16.02 Wed Vasant Panchami (Saraswati Puja)
17.02 Thu Skanda Shashti
18.02 Fri Ratha Saptami (Surya Jayanti)
19.02 Sat Bhishma Ashtami
19.02 Sat Masik Durgashtami
20.02 Sun Madhva Navami
22.02 Tue Jaya Ekadashi (Bhaimi)
23.02 Wed Pradosha Vrat
26.02 Sat Magha Purnima (Maghi)

Special muhurta yogas

2.02 Wed Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 08:20–20:20
11.02 Fri Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 08:32–07:04 (12.02)
13.02 Sun Tripushkar Yoga 02:59–07:55 (14.02)
15.02 Tue Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 07:53–22:29
17.02 Thu Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 07:48–18:44
19.02 Sat Amrita Siddhi Yoga 16:23–07:41 (20.02)
19.02 Sat Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 16:23–07:41 (20.02)
21.02 Mon Amrita Siddhi Yoga 07:39–15:39
21.02 Mon Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 07:39–15:39
22.02 Tue Tripushkar Yoga 18:31–07:34 (23.02)
24.02 Thu Amrita Siddhi Yoga 07:32–17:21
24.02 Thu Guru Pushya Yoga 07:32–17:21
24.02 Thu Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 07:32–17:21
27.02 Sun Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 22:29–07:22 (28.02)
27.02 Sun Tripushkar Yoga 22:29–07:22 (28.02)

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

Avoid starting important matters

4.02 Fri — Krakacha Yoga, Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi), Anandadi: Gada
6.02 Sun — Anandadi: Mrityu, Rikta tithi (unfavourable day)
8.02 Tue — Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi), Fierce or sharp nakshatra, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
11.02 Fri — Krishna Chaturdashi, Vyatipata, Anandadi: Kaladanda
12.02 Sat — Amavasya, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
13.02 Sun — Sankranti day, Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi), Panchaka
15.02 Tue — Kshaya tithi, Rikta tithi, Panchaka
18.02 Fri — Krakacha Yoga, Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi), Fierce or sharp nakshatra
20.02 Sun — Vaidhriti, Rikta tithi, Jwalamukhi Yoga

Sky this month

12.02 New moon (Amavasya) 17:00
13.02 Kumbha Sankranti 09:34 — the Sun enters Kumbha (Aquarius)
26.02 Full moon (Purnima) 20:51
There are no eclipses this month.

Periods

13–20.02 Magha Gupta Navaratri
12.02 18:09 – 16.02 20:28 Mrityu Panchaka

Samvatsara and month

Hemalamba (No. 31, “golden pendants”) — A year of plenty with reservations: profit and gold come in, but not without difficulties. more

Northern samvatsara: Virodhikrit. Shaka Samvat 1999, Vikram Samvat 2134, Kali Yuga 5178.

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

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

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

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

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Anandadi: Prajapati, Auspicious nakshatra; cons: Rikta tithi, Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi)
Month	Pausha (amanta) · Magha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Hemalamba (No. 31) · Shaka 1999 · Vikram 2134 more

At sunrise 08:22

Tithi	4Krishna-chaturti (Rikta, Yama) · until 09:03 more vriddhi: the same tithi also prevailed at yesterday’s sunrise
Nakshatra	Uttara-Phalguni, pada 3 (fixed, Aryaman (Lord of Hospitality), Sun) · until 17:25 more
Yoga	Sukarma (“good deed”, auspicious) · until 02:59 (02.02) more
Karana	Balava (movable) · until 09:03 more
Vara	Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Makara (Capricorn), Moon: Kanya (Virgo)

Changes during the day

from 09:03	tithi Krishna-panchami
from 09:03	karana Kaulava
from 17:25	nakshatra Hasta
from 22:11	karana Taitila
from 02:59 (02.02)	yoga Dhriti

Sun and Moon

Dawn	07:42
Sunrise	08:22
Noon	12:43
Sunset	17:04
End of twilight	17:44
Moonrise	22:10
Moonset	10:11
Day length	8 h 41 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 09:03

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Phalguni (08:22–17:04) is good for sowing.

more — lunar calendar for gardeners

Muhurta

Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 09:03–08:20 (02.02)

Anandadi: Prajapati 08:22–17:25 Anandadi: Saumya 17:25–08:20 (02.02)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	06:20–07:21
Abhijit Muhurta	12:26–13:00
Vijaya Muhurta	14:10–14:45
Godhuli	17:04–17:34
Pradosha	17:04–20:07
Nishitha	00:12–01:13 (02.02)
Amrita Kalam	09:27–11:14

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	14:53–15:59
Yamaganda	10:33–11:38
Gulika Kalam	12:43–13:48
Dur Muhurta	10:07–10:41, 23:10–00:12 (02.02)
Varjyam	02:50–04:38 (02.02)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 09:03–17:04

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 09:03–17:04
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 09:03–17:04
Bathing, washing hair	average 08:22–08:51, 09:03–17:04

Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni; tithi Krishna-chaturti until 09:03, Krishna-panchami from 09:03; lagna Makara 08:22, Kumbha 08:51, Mina 09:35, Mesha 10:16, Vrishabha 11:10, Mithuna 12:42, Karka 15:10

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Uttara-Phalguni — destruction of all diseases; Tuesday — harm to longevity.

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

Krishna-chaturti 08:22–09:03: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = −1

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

+1 Anandadi: Prajapati 08:22–17:25+1 Auspicious nakshatra 08:22–17:25+1 Yoga Sukarma 08:22–02:59 (02.02)+1 Auspicious tithi 09:03–08:20 (02.02)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−2 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 09:03–08:20 (02.02)−2 Rikta tithi 08:22–09:03

Panchanga at sunrise 08:22

Summary	Best day — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Anandadi: Ananda
Month	Pausha (amanta) · Magha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Hemalamba (No. 31) · Shaka 1999 · Vikram 2134 more

At sunrise 08:20

Tithi	5Krishna-panchami (Purna, Soma) · until 11:25 more
Nakshatra	Hasta, pada 3 (light, Savitar (Animating, Awakening), Moon) · until 20:20 more
Yoga	Dhriti (“steadfastness, firmness”, auspicious) · until 03:52 (03.02) more
Karana	Taitila (movable) · until 11:25 more
Vara	Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Makara (Capricorn), Moon: Kanya (Virgo)

Changes during the day

from 11:25	tithi Krishna-shashti
from 11:25	karana Gara
from 20:20	nakshatra Chitra
from 00:44 (03.02)	karana Vanija
from 03:52 (03.02)	yoga Shula

Sun and Moon

Dawn	07:40
Sunrise	08:20
Noon	12:43
Sunset	17:06
End of twilight	17:46
Moonrise	23:23
Moonset	10:18
Day length	8 h 45 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 11:25

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Hasta (08:20–17:06) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

more — lunar calendar for gardeners

Muhurta

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 08:20–20:20 Ravi Yoga 20:20–08:19 (03.02)

Anandadi: Ananda 08:20–20:20 Anandadi: Kaladanda 20:20–08:19 (03.02)

Gandanta (tithi): 10:59–11:52

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	06:18–07:19
Abhijit Muhurta	none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday
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	13:37–15:24

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	12:43–13:49
Yamaganda	09:26–10:32
Gulika Kalam	11:37–12:43
Dur Muhurta	12:26–13:01
Varjyam	05:22–07:11 (03.02)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 08:20–08:47, 09:31–10:12, 11:06–11:25

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

Cutting hair, shaving	good 08:20–08:47, 09:31–10:12, 11:06–11:25
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	good 08:20–08:47, 09:31–10:12, 11:06–11:25
Bathing, washing hair	good 08:20–08:47, 09:31–10:12, 11:06–17:06

Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Hasta; tithi Krishna-panchami until 11:25, Krishna-shashti from 11:25; lagna Makara 08:20, Kumbha 08:47, Mina 09:31, Mesha 10:12, Vrishabha 11:06, Mithuna 12:38, Karka 15:06

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Hasta — imparting radiance (to the person); Wednesday — favour of the authorities.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Best day · score S = +8

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

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 08:20–20:20+1 Anandadi: Ananda 08:20–20:20+1 Auspicious nakshatra 08:20–20:20+1 Yoga Dhriti 08:20–03:52 (03.02)+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 08:20–11:25

Panchanga at sunrise 08:20

Summary	Favourable day — Ravi Yoga, Anandadi: Chara; auspicious time — until 14:04
Month	Pausha (amanta) · Magha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Hemalamba (No. 31) · Shaka 1999 · Vikram 2134 more

At sunrise 08:19

Tithi	6Krishna-shashti (Nanda, Kartikeya) · until 14:04 more
Nakshatra	Chitra, pada 2 (soft, Tvashtri (Heavenly Architect) or Vishwakarma (Vastu God), Mars) · until 23:26 more
Yoga	Shula (“spear, sharp pain”, inauspicious) · until 04:50 (04.02) more
Karana	Vanija (movable) · until 14:04 more
Vara	Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Makara (Capricorn), Moon: Kanya (Virgo)

Changes during the day

from 14:04	tithi Krishna-saptami
from 14:04	karana Vishti
from 23:26	nakshatra Swati
from 03:25 (04.02)	karana Bava
from 04:50 (04.02)	yoga Ganda

Sun and Moon

Dawn	07:38
Sunrise	08:19
Noon	12:43
Sunset	17:08
End of twilight	17:48
Moonrise	none
Moonset	10:26
Day length	8 h 49 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 14:04

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Chitra (08:19–17:08) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 14:04–17:08: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

more — lunar calendar for gardeners

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 08:19–23:26

Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:19–14:04

Anandadi: Chara 08:19–23:26 Anandadi: Sthira 23:26–08:17 (04.02)

Bhadra in the netherworld: 14:04–03:25 (04.02); Bhadra Puchha 19:24–20:44; Bhadra Mukha 20:44–22:58

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	06:17–07:18
Abhijit Muhurta	12:26–13:01
Vijaya Muhurta	14:12–14:47
Godhuli	17:08–17:38
Pradosha	17:08–20:10
Nishitha	00:12–01:13 (04.02)
Amrita Kalam	16:13–18:01

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	13:49–14:56
Yamaganda	08:19–09:25
Gulika Kalam	10:31–11:37
Dur Muhurta	11:15–11:50, 14:47–15:22
Varjyam	05:45–07:33 (04.02)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 14:04–17:08

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 14:04–17:08
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	good 14:04–17:08
Bathing, washing hair	good 08:19–08:43, 09:27–10:08, 11:02–17:08

Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Chitra; tithi Krishna-shashti until 14:04, Krishna-saptami from 14:04; lagna Makara 08:19, Kumbha 08:43, Mina 09:27, Mesha 10:08, Vrishabha 11:02, Mithuna 12:34, Karka 15:02

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

Favourable day · score S = +4

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

Auspicious time ends by 14:04

+2 Ravi Yoga 08:19–23:26+1 Anandadi: Chara 08:19–23:26+1 Auspicious nakshatra 08:19–23:26+1 Auspicious weekday0 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:19–14:04 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Vishti (Bhadra) 14:04–03:25 (04.02)

Panchanga at sunrise 08:19

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Krakacha Yoga, Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi)
Month	Pausha (amanta) · Magha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Hemalamba (No. 31) · Shaka 1999 · Vikram 2134 more
Festivals	Kalashtami

At sunrise 08:17

Tithi	7Krishna-saptami (Bhadra, Indra) · until 16:45 more
Nakshatra	Swati, pada 2 (movable, Waiu (Wind), Rahu) · until 02:29 (05.02) more
Yoga	Ganda (“danger, knot”, inauspicious) · until 05:43 (05.02) more
Karana	Bava (movable) · until 16:45 more
Vara	Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Makara (Capricorn), Moon: Tula (Libra)

Changes during the day

from 16:45	tithi Krishna-ashtami
from 16:45	karana Balava
from 02:29 (05.02)	nakshatra Vishakha
from 05:43 (05.02)	yoga Vriddhi
from 06:01 (05.02)	karana Kaulava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	07:36
Sunrise	08:17
Noon	12:43
Sunset	17:10
End of twilight	17:50
Moonrise	00:37
Moonset	10:34
Day length	8 h 53 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 16:45

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Swati (08:17–17:10) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

more — lunar calendar for gardeners

Festivals and periods

Kalashtami · Kalabhairava

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

Rule: pradosha vyapini: 3 muhurtas after sunset, 17:10–20:11
the tithi covers the decisive time on both days — the day with greater coverage is chosen

Muhurta

Krakacha Yoga 08:17–16:45 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:17–16:45 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 16:45–08:15 (05.02)

Anandadi: Matanga 02:29–08:15 (05.02) Anandadi: Gada 08:17–02:29 (05.02)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	06:15–07:16
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	16:34–18:22

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	11:37–12:43
Yamaganda	14:57–16:03
Gulika Kalam	09:23–10:30
Dur Muhurta	10:03–10:39, 13:01–13:37
Varjyam	none on this day

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 08:17–08:39, 09:23–10:04, 10:58–16:45

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 08:17–08:39, 09:23–10:04, 10:58–16:45
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	good 08:17–08:39, 09:23–10:04, 10:58–16:45
Bathing, washing hair	good 08:17–08:39, 09:23–10:04, 10:58–17:10

Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Swati; tithi Krishna-saptami until 16:45, Krishna-ashtami from 16:45; lagna Makara 08:17, Kumbha 08:39, Mina 09:23, Mesha 10:04, Vrishabha 10:58, Mithuna 12:30, Karka 14:58

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Swati — relief from all suffering; Friday — universal respect.

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

Krishna-ashtami 16:45–17:10: 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).
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 = −4

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 Auspicious nakshatra 08:17–02:29 (05.02)+1 Auspicious weekday0 Ashtami 16:45–08:15 (05.02)0 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 16:45–08:15 (05.02)−1 Anandadi: Gada 08:17–02:29 (05.02)−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:17–16:45−3 Krakacha Yoga 08:17–16:45

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: Anandadi: Shubha, Yoga Vriddhi; cons: Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn), Ashtami
Month	Pausha (amanta) · Magha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Hemalamba (No. 31) · Shaka 1999 · Vikram 2134 more

At sunrise 08:15

Tithi	8Krishna-ashtami (Jaya, Vasus) · until 19:11 more
Nakshatra	Vishakha, pada 1 (mixed, Indra and Agni, Jupiter) · until 05:13 (06.02) more
Yoga	Vriddhi (“growth, increase”, auspicious) · until 06:20 (06.02) more
Karana	Kaulava (movable) · until 19:11 more
Vara	Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Makara (Capricorn), Moon: Tula (Libra)

Changes during the day

from 19:11	tithi Krishna-navami
from 19:11	karana Taitila
from 05:13 (06.02)	nakshatra Anuradha
from 06:20 (06.02)	yoga Dhruva

Sun and Moon

Dawn	07:35
Sunrise	08:15
Noon	12:43
Sunset	17:12
End of twilight	17:52
Moonrise	01:53
Moonset	10:45
Day length	8 h 57 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise

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

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

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Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 19:11–08:13 (06.02)

Anandadi: Shubha 08:15–05:13 (06.02) Anandadi: Amrita 05:13–08:13 (06.02)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	06:14–07:14
Abhijit Muhurta	12:26–13:01
Vijaya Muhurta	14:13–14:49
Godhuli	17:12–17:42
Pradosha	17:12–20:12
Nishitha	00:12–01:12 (06.02)
Amrita Kalam	19:25–21:12

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	10:29–11:36
Yamaganda	13:51–14:58
Gulika Kalam	08:15–09:22
Dur Muhurta	08:15–08:50, 08:50–09:26
Varjyam	08:44–10:31

Haircut and shaving

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

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

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

Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Vishakha; tithi Krishna-ashtami; lagna Makara 08:15, Kumbha 08:36, Mina 09:19, Mesha 10:00, Vrishabha 10:55, Mithuna 12:26, Karka 14:54

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

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

Krishna-ashtami 08:15–17:12: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = 0

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

+1 Anandadi: Shubha 08:15–05:13 (06.02)+1 Yoga Vriddhi 08:15–06:20 (06.02)−1 Ashtami 08:15–19:11−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)

Panchanga at sunrise 08:15

Summary	Unfavourable day — Anandadi: Mrityu, Rikta tithi
Month	Pausha (amanta) · Magha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Hemalamba (No. 31) · Shaka 1999 · Vikram 2134 more

At sunrise 08:13

Tithi	9Krishna-navami (Rikta, Serpent (Naga)) · until 21:08 more
Nakshatra	Anuradha, pada 1 (soft, Mitra (Friend), Saturn) · until 07:24 (07.02) more
Yoga	Dhruva (“fixed, constant (the Pole Star)”, auspicious) · until 06:30 (07.02) more
Karana	Taitila (movable) · until 08:14 more
Vara	Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Makara (Capricorn), Moon: Vrischika (Scorpio)

Changes during the day

from 08:14	karana Gara
from 21:08	tithi Krishna-dashami
from 21:08	karana Vanija
from 06:30 (07.02)	yoga Vyaghata
from 07:24 (07.02)	nakshatra Jyestha

Sun and Moon

Dawn	07:33
Sunrise	08:13
Noon	12:43
Sunset	17:15
End of twilight	17:54
Moonrise	03:11
Moonset	11:00
Day length	9 h 01 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Anuradha (08:13–17:15) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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Muhurta

Anandadi: Mrityu 08:13–07:24 (07.02) Anandadi: Kana 07:24–08:10 (07.02)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	06:13–07:13
Abhijit Muhurta	12:25–13:02
Vijaya Muhurta	14:14–14:50
Godhuli	17:15–17:44
Pradosha	17:15–20:14
Nishitha	00:13–01:12 (07.02)
Amrita Kalam	20:03–21:48

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	16:07–17:15
Yamaganda	12:44–13:51
Gulika Kalam	14:59–16:07
Dur Muhurta	16:02–16:38
Varjyam	09:35–11:20

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 08:13–08:32, 09:15–09:56, 10:51–17:15

Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Anuradha; tithi Krishna-navami; lagna Makara 08:13, Kumbha 08:32, Mina 09:15, Mesha 09:56, Vrishabha 10:51, Mithuna 12:22, Karka 14:50

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

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

Krishna-navami 08:13–17:15: 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

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

Strict prohibition: Anandadi: Mrityu

+1 Auspicious nakshatra 08:13–07:24 (07.02)+1 Yoga Dhruva 08:13–06:30 (07.02)−2 Rikta tithi 08:13–21:08−3 Anandadi: Mrityu 08:13–07:24 (07.02)

Panchanga at sunrise 08:13

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Anandadi: Padma, Auspicious weekday; cons: Vishti (Bhadra), Fierce or sharp nakshatra
Month	Pausha (amanta) · Magha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Hemalamba (No. 31) · Shaka 1999 · Vikram 2134 more

At sunrise 08:10

Tithi	10Krishna-dashami (Purna, Dharma) · until 22:24 more
Nakshatra	Jyestha, pada 1 (sharp, Indra (Leader of the Gods), Mercury) · until 08:52 (08.02) more Gandamula
Yoga	Vyaghata (“crushing blow”, inauspicious) · until 06:07 (08.02) more
Karana	Vanija (movable) · until 09:52 more
Vara	Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Makara (Capricorn), Moon: Vrischika (Scorpio)

Changes during the day

from 09:52	karana Vishti
from 22:24	tithi Krishna-ekadashi
from 22:24	karana Bava
from 06:07 (08.02)	yoga Harshana

Sun and Moon

Dawn	07:31
Sunrise	08:10
Noon	12:43
Sunset	17:17
End of twilight	17:56
Moonrise	04:30
Moonset	11:21
Day length	9 h 06 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Jyestha (08:10–17:17) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 09:52–17:17: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Muhurta

Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 22:24–08:08 (08.02) Krakacha Yoga 22:24–08:08 (08.02)

Anandadi: Padma all day

Bhadra in heaven: 09:52–22:24; Bhadra Puchha 11:40–12:55; Bhadra Mukha 12:55–15:02
Gandanta (tithi): 21:58–22:48
Gandanta (nakshatra): 02:35–15:07 (08.02)
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Jyestha

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	06:11–07:11
Abhijit Muhurta	12:25–13:02
Vijaya Muhurta	14:15–14:51
Godhuli	17:17–17:46
Pradosha	17:17–20:15
Nishitha	00:13–01:12 (08.02)
Amrita Kalam	23:32–01:14 (08.02)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	09:19–10:27
Yamaganda	11:35–12:44
Gulika Kalam	13:52–15:00
Dur Muhurta	13:02–13:38, 14:51–15:27
Varjyam	13:21–15:03

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 08:10–08:28, 09:11–09:52, 10:47–17:17

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 08:10–08:28, 09:11–09:52, 10:47–17:17
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 08:10–08:28, 09:11–09:52, 10:47–17:17
Bathing, washing hair	average throughout the daytime

Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Jyestha; tithi Krishna-dashami; lagna Makara 08:10, Kumbha 08:28, Mina 09:11, Mesha 09:52, Vrishabha 10:47, Mithuna 12:18, Karka 14:46

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

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 = −2

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

+1 Anandadi: Padma all day+1 Auspicious weekday−1 Yoga Vyaghata 08:10–10:03−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra all day−2 Vishti (Bhadra) 09:52–22:24

Panchanga at sunrise 08:10

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi), Fierce or sharp nakshatra
Month	Pausha (amanta) · Magha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Hemalamba (No. 31) · Shaka 1999 · Vikram 2134 more
Festivals	Shattila Ekadashi

At sunrise 08:08

Tithi	11Krishna-ekadashi (Nanda, Rudra) · until 22:50 more
Nakshatra	Jyestha, pada 4 (sharp, Indra (Leader of the Gods), Mercury) · until 08:52 more Gandamula
Yoga	Harshana (“delighting”, auspicious) · until 05:06 (09.02) more
Karana	Bava (movable) · until 10:43 more
Vara	Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Makara (Capricorn), Moon: Vrischika (Scorpio)

Changes during the day

from 08:52	nakshatra Mula
from 10:43	karana Balava
from 22:50	tithi Krishna-dvadashi
from 22:50	karana Kaulava
from 05:06 (09.02)	yoga Vajra

Sun and Moon

Dawn	07:29
Sunrise	08:08
Noon	12:43
Sunset	17:19
End of twilight	17:58
Moonrise	05:46
Moonset	11:53
Day length	9 h 10 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Jyestha (08:08–08:52) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Mula (08:52–17:19) is good for sowing, for root crops.

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Festivals and periods

Shattila Ekadashi · Vishnu

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

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 22:24 (07.02)–22:50
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Parana (breaking the fast): 08:06–09:57 (09.02)

Muhurta

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:08–22:50

Anandadi: Chhatra 08:52–08:06 (09.02) Anandadi: Mudgara 08:08–08:52

Gandanta (nakshatra): 02:35–15:07
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Jyestha

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	06:10–07:09
Abhijit Muhurta	12:25–13:02
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	02:57–04:36 (09.02)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	15:01–16:10
Yamaganda	10:26–11:35
Gulika Kalam	12:44–13:52
Dur Muhurta	09:59–10:35, 23:14–00:13 (09.02)
Varjyam	07:53–09:32 (09.02)

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 08:08–08:24, 09:07–09:49, 10:43–17:19

Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Jyestha until 08:52, Mula from 08:52; tithi Krishna-ekadashi; lagna Makara 08:08, Kumbha 08:24, Mina 09:07, Mesha 09:49, Vrishabha 10:43, Mithuna 12:14, Karka 14:42

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Jyestha (until 08:52) — loss (reduction) of landed property (real estate); Mula (from 08:52) — ruin of the family; Tuesday — harm to longevity.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −3

+1 Anandadi: Chhatra 08:52–08:06 (09.02)+1 Yoga Harshana 08:08–05:06 (09.02)0 Anandadi: Mudgara 08:08–08:52−1 Gandanta 08:08–15:07−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 08:08–08:52−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:08–22:50

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

Panchanga at sunrise 08:08

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Anandadi: Shrivatsa, Auspicious weekday; cons: Fierce or sharp nakshatra, Surya Dagdha tithi
Month	Pausha (amanta) · Magha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Hemalamba (No. 31) · Shaka 1999 · Vikram 2134 more

At sunrise 08:06

Tithi	12Krishna-dvadashi (Bhadra, Sun (Ravi)) · until 22:27 more
Nakshatra	Mula, pada 4 (sharp, Nirriti (Goddess of Destruction or Alakshmi), Ketu) · until 09:32 more Gandamula
Yoga	Vajra (“diamond, thunderbolt”, inauspicious) · until 03:26 (10.02) more
Karana	Kaulava (movable) · until 10:45 more
Vara	Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Makara (Capricorn), Moon: Dhanu (Sagittarius)

Changes during the day

from 09:32	nakshatra Purva-Ashadha
from 10:45	karana Taitila
from 22:27	tithi Krishna-trayodashi
from 22:27	karana Gara
from 03:26 (10.02)	yoga Siddhi

Sun and Moon

Dawn	07:27
Sunrise	08:06
Noon	12:43
Sunset	17:21
End of twilight	18:00
Moonrise	06:52
Moonset	12:43
Day length	9 h 14 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 09:32

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Mula (08:06–09:32) is good for sowing, for root crops.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Ashadha (09:32–17:21) is good for root crops.

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Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:06–22:27

Yamaghanta 08:06–09:32 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 22:27–08:04 (10.02)

Anandadi: Dhwaja 08:06–09:32 Anandadi: Shrivatsa 09:32–08:04 (10.02)

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

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	06:08–07:07
Abhijit Muhurta	none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday
Vijaya Muhurta	14:16–14:53
Godhuli	17:21–17:51
Pradosha	17:21–20:18
Nishitha	00:13–01:12 (10.02)
Amrita Kalam	04:37–06:13 (10.02)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	12:44–13:53
Yamaganda	09:16–10:25
Gulika Kalam	11:34–12:44
Dur Muhurta	12:25–13:02
Varjyam	07:53–09:32, 19:04–20:40

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 09:03–09:45, 10:39–17:21

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 09:03–09:45, 10:39–17:21
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 09:03–09:45, 10:39–17:21
Bathing, washing hair	good 10:39–17:21

Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Mula until 09:32, Purva-Ashadha from 09:32; tithi Krishna-dvadashi; lagna Makara 08:06, Kumbha 08:20, Mina 09:03, Mesha 09:45, Vrishabha 10:39, Mithuna 12:10, Karka 14:38

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Mula (until 09:32) — ruin of the family; Purva-Ashadha (from 09:32) — ruin of the family; Wednesday — favour of the authorities.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

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: Shrivatsa 09:32–08:04 (10.02)+1 Auspicious weekday0 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:06–22:27 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Yamaghanta 08:06–09:32−1 Surya Dagdha tithi 08:06–22:27−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 08:06–09:32

Panchanga at sunrise 08:06

Summary	Favourable day — Yoga Siddhi, Anandadi: Saumya; auspicious time — after 09:23
Month	Pausha (amanta) · Magha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Hemalamba (No. 31) · Shaka 1999 · Vikram 2134 more
Festivals	Pradosha Vrat · Masik Shivaratri

At sunrise 08:04

Tithi	13Krishna-trayodashi (Jaya, God of Love) · until 21:15 more
Nakshatra	Purva-Ashadha, pada 4 (fierce, Varuna, Venus) · until 09:23 more
Yoga	Siddhi (“success, accomplishment”, auspicious) · until 01:09 (11.02) more
Karana	Gara (movable) · until 09:57 more
Vara	Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Makara (Capricorn), Moon: Dhanu (Sagittarius)

Changes during the day

from 09:23	nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha
from 09:57	karana Vanija
from 21:15	tithi Krishna-chaturdashi
from 21:15	karana Vishti
from 01:09 (11.02)	yoga Vyatipata

Sun and Moon

Dawn	07:25
Sunrise	08:04
Noon	12:43
Sunset	17:23
End of twilight	18:03
Moonrise	07:43
Moonset	13:53
Day length	9 h 19 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 09:23

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Ashadha (08:04–09:23) is good for root crops.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Ashadha (09:23–17:23) is good for sowing.

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Festivals and periods

Pradosha Vrat · Shiva

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

Rule: pradosha vyapini: 3 muhurtas after sunset, 17:23–20:19
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Masik Shivaratri · Shiva

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

Rule: nishitha vyapini: midnight, 00:13–01:12 (11.02)
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Muhurta

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 21:15–08:02 (11.02)

Anandadi: Prajapati 08:04–09:23 Anandadi: Saumya 09:23–02:48 (11.02) Anandadi: Dhwanksha 02:48–08:02 (11.02)

Bhadra in the netherworld: 21:15–08:24 (11.02); Bhadra Mukha 21:15–23:06; Bhadra Puchha 07:13–08:19 (11.02)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	06:06–07:05
Abhijit Muhurta	12:25–13:02
Vijaya Muhurta	14:17–14:54
Godhuli	17:23–17:53
Pradosha	17:23–20:19
Nishitha	00:13–01:12 (11.02)
Amrita Kalam	02:21–03:54 (11.02)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	13:54–15:03
Yamaganda	08:04–09:14
Gulika Kalam	10:24–11:34
Dur Muhurta	11:11–11:48, 14:54–15:31
Varjyam	17:06–18:39

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 08:59–17:23

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	average 08:59–17:23
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 08:59–17:23
Bathing, washing hair	good 08:59–09:41, 10:35–17:23

Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Purva-Ashadha until 09:23, Uttara-Ashadha from 09:23; tithi Krishna-trayodashi; lagna Makara 08:04, Kumbha 08:16, Mina 08:59, Mesha 09:41, Vrishabha 10:35, Mithuna 12:06, Karka 14:34

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Purva-Ashadha (until 09:23) — ruin of the family; Uttara-Ashadha (from 09:23) — improved health; 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

Favourable day · score S = +4

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

Auspicious time begins after 09:23

+2 Yoga Siddhi 08:04–01:09 (11.02)+1 Anandadi: Saumya 09:23–02:48 (11.02)+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious nakshatra 09:23–08:02 (11.02)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 08:04–09:23

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 08:04

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Krishna Chaturdashi, Vyatipata
Month	Pausha (amanta) · Magha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Hemalamba (No. 31) · Shaka 1999 · Vikram 2134 more

At sunrise 08:02

Tithi	14Krishna-chaturdashi (Rikta, Kali) · until 19:24 more
Nakshatra	Uttara-Ashadha, pada 4 (fixed, Vishva-Deva (All Gods), Sun) · until 08:32 more
Yoga	Vyatipata (“calamity, downfall”, inauspicious) · until 22:22 more
Karana	Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 08:24 more
Vara	Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Makara (Capricorn), Moon: Makara (Capricorn)

Changes during the day

from 08:24	karana Shakuni
from 08:32	nakshatra Shravana
from 19:24	tithi Amavasya
from 19:24	karana Chatushpada
from 22:22	yoga Variyana
from 06:15 (12.02)	karana Naga
from 07:04 (12.02)	nakshatra Dhanishtha

Sun and Moon

Dawn	07:23
Sunrise	08:02
Noon	12:43
Sunset	17:25
End of twilight	18:05
Moonrise	08:17
Moonset	15:19
Day length	9 h 23 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 08:32

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Ashadha (08:02–08:32) is good for sowing.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Shravana (08:32–17:25) is good for sowing.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 08:02–08:24: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Shakuni 08:24–17:25: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it (it is suitable for sowing).
Krishna-chaturdashi 08:02–17:25: according to the Kalaprakashika, ploughing on Chaturdashi puts the owner’s life in danger.

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Muhurta

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 08:32–07:04 (12.02)

Anandadi: Prajapati 07:04–08:00 (12.02) Anandadi: Kaladanda 08:02–10:03 Anandadi: Dhumra 10:03–07:04 (12.02)

Bhadra in the netherworld: 21:15 (10.02)–08:24; Bhadra Mukha 21:15–23:06 (10.02); Bhadra Puchha 07:13–08:19

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	06:05–07:03
Abhijit Muhurta	12:25–13:02
Vijaya Muhurta	14:18–14:55
Godhuli	17:25–17:55
Pradosha	17:25–20:20
Nishitha	00:13–01:12 (12.02)
Amrita Kalam	21:18–22:48

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	11:33–12:44
Yamaganda	15:05–16:15
Gulika Kalam	09:12–10:23
Dur Muhurta	09:55–10:32, 13:02–13:40
Varjyam	12:17–13:47

Haircut and shaving

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

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

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

Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha until 08:32, Shravana from 08:32; tithi Krishna-chaturdashi; lagna Makara 08:02, Kumbha 08:12, Mina 08:56, Mesha 09:37, Vrishabha 10:31, Mithuna 12:03, Karka 14:31

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Uttara-Ashadha (until 08:32) — improved health; Shravana (from 08:32) — bodily development (physical growth); Friday — universal respect.

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

Krishna-chaturdashi 08:02–17:25: a Rikta and Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Vyatipata 08:02–17:25: auspicious undertakings, including haircuts, are avoided during this yoga (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −2

Avoid starting important matters: Krishna Chaturdashi, Vyatipata

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 08:32–07:04 (12.02)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 08:02–08:32+1 Auspicious weekday0 Vishti (Bhadra) 08:02–08:24−1 Anandadi: Kaladanda 08:02–10:03−3 Krishna Chaturdashi 08:02–19:24−3 Vyatipata 08:02–22:22

Panchanga at sunrise 08:02

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Amavasya, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
Month	Pausha (amanta) · Magha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Hemalamba (No. 31) · Shaka 1999 · Vikram 2134 more
Festivals	Mauni Amavasya (Pausha) · Shani Amavasya

At sunrise 08:00

Tithi	30Amavasya (Purna, Pitris (ancestors)) · until 17:00 more
Nakshatra	Dhanishtha, pada 1 (movable, Vasu (kind) - 8 phenomena of nature, assistants of Indra, Mars) · until 05:09 (13.02) more
Yoga	Variyana (“excellent, best”, auspicious) · until 19:09 more
Karana	Naga (fixed, inauspicious) · until 17:00 more
Vara	Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Makara (Capricorn), Moon: Makara (Capricorn)

Changes during the day

from 17:00	tithi Shukla-pratipat
from 17:00	karana Kimstughna
from 19:09	yoga Parigha
from 03:39 (13.02)	karana Bava
from 05:09 (13.02)	nakshatra Shatabhisha

Sun and Moon

Dawn	07:21
Sunrise	08:00
Noon	12:43
Sunset	17:28
End of twilight	18:07
Moonrise	08:41
Moonset	16:53
Day length	9 h 27 min

Sky

New moon (Amavasya)	17:00

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 17:00

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:

Naga 08:00–17:00: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Kimstughna 17:00–17:28: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

Mauni Amavasya (Pausha) · Pitris (ancestors)

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

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 19:24 (11.02)–17:00
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Shani Amavasya · Shani (Saturn)

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

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 19:24 (11.02)–17:00
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Muhurta

Anandadi: Vardhamana 08:00–05:09 (13.02) Anandadi: Ananda 05:09–07:58 (13.02)

Mrityu Panchaka: 18:09–20:28 (16.02)
Gandanta (tithi): 16:38–17:21

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	06:03–07:01
Abhijit Muhurta	12:25–13:03
Vijaya Muhurta	14:18–14:56
Godhuli	17:28–17:57
Pradosha	17:28–20:22
Nishitha	00:14–01:12 (13.02)
Amrita Kalam	19:35–21:03

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	10:22–11:33
Yamaganda	13:55–15:06
Gulika Kalam	08:00–09:11
Dur Muhurta	08:00–08:38, 08:38–09:15
Varjyam	10:45–12:13

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 17:00–17:25

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 17:00–17:25
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 17:00–17:25
Bathing, washing hair	average 08:52–09:33, 10:27–17:25

Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Dhanishtha; tithi Amavasya until 17:00, Shukla-pratipat from 17:00; lagna Makara 08:00, Kumbha 08:08, Mina 08:52, Mesha 09:33, Vrishabha 10:27, Mithuna 11:59, Karka 14:27, Simha 17:25

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:

Amavasya 08:00–17:00: 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 = −1

Avoid starting important matters: Amavasya

+1 Anandadi: Vardhamana 08:00–05:09 (13.02)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 08:00–05:09 (13.02)+1 Yoga Variyana 08:00–19:09−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−3 Amavasya 08:00–17:00

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 08:00

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Sankranti day, Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi)
Month	Magha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Hemalamba (No. 31) · Shaka 1999 · Vikram 2134 more
Period	Magha Gupta Navaratri, day 1
Festivals	Kumbha Sankranti · Chandra Darshan · Magha Gupta Navaratri

At sunrise 07:58

Tithi	1Shukla-pratipat (Nanda, Brahma) · until 14:14 more
Nakshatra	Shatabhisha, pada 1 (movable, Varuna, Rahu) · until 02:59 (14.02) more
Yoga	Parigha (“bolt, barrier”, inauspicious) · until 15:40 more
Karana	Bava (movable) · until 14:14 more
Vara	Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Makara (Capricorn), Moon: Kumbha (Aquarius)

Changes during the day

from 14:14	tithi Shukla-dvitya
from 14:14	karana Balava
from 15:40	yoga Shiva
from 00:46 (14.02)	karana Kaulava
from 02:59 (14.02)	nakshatra Purva-Bhadra

Sun and Moon

Dawn	07:19
Sunrise	07:58
Noon	12:43
Sunset	17:30
End of twilight	18:09
Moonrise	08:57
Moonset	18:29
Day length	9 h 32 min

Sky

Kumbha Sankranti	09:34 — the Sun enters Kumbha (Aquarius)

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 14:14

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 (07:58–17:30) is good for sowing.

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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, 07:58–09:34
on the day the Sun enters the sign

Chandra Darshan · Chandra (the Moon)

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

Rule: first visible lunar crescent, 17:30–18:29
Crescent Moon above the horizon after sunset: 17:30–18:29

Magha Gupta Navaratri · Durga

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

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 17:00 (12.02)–14:14
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Ghatasthapana: 07:58–11:08
Abhijit Muhurta (fallback time): 12:25–13:03

Magha Gupta Navaratri, day 1

Muhurta

Tripushkar Yoga 02:59–07:55 (14.02)

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:58–14:14

Anandadi: Chara 02:59–07:55 (14.02) Anandadi: Rakshasa 07:58–02:59 (14.02)

Mrityu Panchaka: 18:09 (12.02)–20:28 (16.02)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	06:02–07:00
Abhijit Muhurta	12:25–13:03
Vijaya Muhurta	14:19–14:57
Godhuli	17:30–17:59
Pradosha	17:30–20:23
Nishitha	00:14–01:11 (14.02)
Amrita Kalam	20:26–21:53

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	16:18–17:30
Yamaganda	12:44–13:55
Gulika Kalam	15:07–16:18
Dur Muhurta	16:14–16:52
Varjyam	11:42–13:09

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 08:48–09:29, 10:23–17:30

Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Shatabhisha; tithi Shukla-pratipat until 14:14, Shukla-dvitya from 14:14; lagna Makara 07:58, Kumbha 08:04, Mina 08:48, Mesha 09:29, Vrishabha 10:23, Mithuna 11:55, Karka 14:23, Simha 17:21

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:

Sankranti at 09:34 — a Parva day: no haircuts or shaving on this day (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −3

Avoid starting important matters: Sankranti day

+1 Auspicious nakshatra 07:58–02:59 (14.02)0 Auspicious tithi 14:14–07:55 (14.02)0 Yoga Shiva 15:40–07:55 (14.02)0 Tripushkar Yoga 02:59–07:55 (14.02)−1 Anandadi: Rakshasa 07:58–02:59 (14.02)−1 Panchaka all day−1 Sankranti day−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:58–14:14

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

Panchanga at sunrise 07:58

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Yoga Siddha, Auspicious weekday; cons: Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi), Fierce or sharp nakshatra
Month	Magha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Hemalamba (No. 31) · Shaka 1999 · Vikram 2134 more
Period	Magha Gupta Navaratri, day 2

At sunrise 07:55

Tithi	2Shukla-dvitya (Bhadra, Vidhatr) · until 11:16 more
Nakshatra	Purva-Bhadra, pada 1 (fierce, Aja Ekapad - sunbeam or lightning strike, Jupiter) · until 00:42 (15.02) more
Yoga	Shiva (“auspicious, benevolent”, auspicious) · until 12:02 more
Karana	Kaulava (movable) · until 11:16 more
Vara	Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Kumbha (Aquarius), Moon: Kumbha (Aquarius)

Changes during the day

from 11:16	tithi Shukla-tritya
from 11:16	karana Taitila
from 12:02	yoga Siddha
from 21:45	karana Gara
from 00:42 (15.02)	nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra

Sun and Moon

Dawn	07:17
Sunrise	07:55
Noon	12:43
Sunset	17:32
End of twilight	18:11
Moonrise	09:09
Moonset	20:04
Day length	9 h 36 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 11:16

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 (07:55–17:32) is good for root crops.

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Festivals and periods

Magha Gupta Navaratri, day 2

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 00:42–07:53 (15.02)

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:55–11:16 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 00:42–07:53 (15.02)

Anandadi: Musala 07:55–00:42 (15.02) Anandadi: Gada 00:42–07:53 (15.02)

Mrityu Panchaka: 18:09 (12.02)–20:28 (16.02)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	06:00–06:58
Abhijit Muhurta	12:24–13:03
Vijaya Muhurta	14:20–14:58
Godhuli	17:32–18:01
Pradosha	17:32–20:24
Nishitha	00:14–01:11 (15.02)
Amrita Kalam	17:28–18:55

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	09:07–10:19
Yamaganda	11:32–12:44
Gulika Kalam	13:56–15:08
Dur Muhurta	13:03–13:41, 14:58–15:37
Varjyam	08:46–10:13

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average throughout the daytime

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average throughout the daytime
Cutting fingernails	average throughout the daytime
Cutting toenails	average 08:44–09:25, 10:19–17:32
Bathing, washing hair	average throughout the daytime

Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Purva-Bhadra; tithi Shukla-dvitya until 11:16, Shukla-tritya from 11:16; lagna Makara 07:55, Kumbha 08:00, Mina 08:44, Mesha 09:25, Vrishabha 10:19, Mithuna 11:51, Karka 14:19, Simha 17:17

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 = −2

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

+1 Yoga Siddha 12:02–07:53 (15.02)+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 07:55–11:16−1 Anandadi: Musala 07:55–00:42 (15.02)−1 Panchaka all day−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 07:55–00:42 (15.02)−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:55–11:16

Panchanga at sunrise 07:55

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Kshaya tithi, Rikta tithi
Month	Magha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Hemalamba (No. 31) · Shaka 1999 · Vikram 2134 more
Period	Magha Gupta Navaratri, day 3
Festivals	Vinayaka Chaturthi

At sunrise 07:53

Tithi	3Shukla-tritya (Jaya, Vishnu) · until 08:16 more
Nakshatra	Uttara-Bhadra, pada 2 (fixed, Ahirbudhyana (Serpent of the Deep - Milky Way under the horizon), Saturn) · until 22:29 more
Yoga	Siddha (“perfected, accomplished”, auspicious) · until 08:22 more
Karana	Gara (movable) · until 08:16 more
Vara	Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Kumbha (Aquarius), Moon: Mina (Pisces)

Changes during the day

from 08:16	tithi Shukla-chaturti (kshaya: not present at any sunrise)
from 08:16	karana Vanija
from 08:22	yoga Sadhya
from 18:47	karana Vishti
from 22:29	nakshatra Revati
from 04:47 (16.02)	yoga Shubha
from 05:22 (16.02)	tithi Shukla-panchami
from 05:22 (16.02)	karana Bava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	07:15
Sunrise	07:53
Noon	12:43
Sunset	17:34
End of twilight	18:13
Moonrise	09:19
Moonset	21:37
Day length	9 h 41 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 08:16

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 (07:53–17:34) is good for sowing.

more — lunar calendar for gardeners

Festivals and periods

Vinayaka Chaturthi · Ganesha

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

Rule: madhyahna vyapini: midday (the 3rd fifth of the daytime), 11:46–13:42
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Magha Gupta Navaratri, day 3

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:53–08:16 Ravi Yoga 07:53–22:29 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 07:53–22:29 Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 07:53–22:29

Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 07:53–08:16 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:22–07:51 (16.02)

Anandadi: Siddhi 07:53–22:29 Anandadi: Shubha 22:29–07:51 (16.02)

Bhadra on earth: 18:47–05:22 (16.02); Bhadra Mukha 18:49–20:34; Bhadra Puchha 04:18–05:22 (16.02)
Mrityu Panchaka: 18:09 (12.02)–20:28 (16.02)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	05:58–06:56
Abhijit Muhurta	12:24–13:03
Vijaya Muhurta	14:20–14:59
Godhuli	17:34–18:03
Pradosha	17:34–20:25
Nishitha	00:14–01:11 (16.02)
Amrita Kalam	18:08–19:35

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	15:09–16:22
Yamaganda	10:18–11:31
Gulika Kalam	12:44–13:56
Dur Muhurta	09:49–10:28, 23:17–00:14 (16.02)
Varjyam	09:25–10:52

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 07:53–08:16

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 07:53–08:16
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 07:53–08:16
Bathing, washing hair	average 07:53–08:16, 08:40–09:21, 10:15–17:13

Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra; tithi Shukla-tritya until 08:16, Shukla-chaturti from 08:16; lagna Makara 07:53, Kumbha 07:56, Mina 08:40, Mesha 09:21, Vrishabha 10:15, Mithuna 11:47, Karka 14:15, Simha 17:13

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

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

Shukla-chaturti 08:16–17:34: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = +4

Avoid starting important matters: Kshaya tithi

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 07:53–22:29+2 Yoga Siddha 07:53–08:22+2 Ravi Yoga 07:53–22:29+1 Anandadi: Siddhi 07:53–22:29+1 Auspicious nakshatra 07:53–22:29+1 Auspicious tithi 07:53–08:16+1 Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 07:53–22:290 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:53–08:160 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 07:53–08:16 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Surya Dagdha tithi 08:16–05:22 (16.02)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Panchaka all day−2 Rikta tithi 08:16–05:22 (16.02)−2 Kshaya tithi

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 07:53

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Yoga Shubha, Auspicious nakshatra; cons: Anandadi: Utpata, Panchaka
Month	Magha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Hemalamba (No. 31) · Shaka 1999 · Vikram 2134 more
Period	Magha Gupta Navaratri, day 4
Festivals	Vasant Panchami (Saraswati Puja)

At sunrise 07:51

Tithi	5Shukla-panchami (Purna, Soma) · until 02:42 (17.02) more
Nakshatra	Revati, pada 2 (soft, Pushan (Prosperous), Mercury) · until 20:28 more Gandamula
Yoga	Shubha (“goodness, happiness”, auspicious) · until 01:23 (17.02) more
Karana	Bava (movable) · until 16:00 more
Vara	Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Kumbha (Aquarius), Moon: Mina (Pisces)

Changes during the day

from 16:00	karana Balava
from 20:28	nakshatra Ashwini
from 01:23 (17.02)	yoga Shukla
from 02:42 (17.02)	tithi Shukla-shashti
from 02:42 (17.02)	karana Kaulava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	07:12
Sunrise	07:51
Noon	12:43
Sunset	17:36
End of twilight	18:15
Moonrise	09:29
Moonset	23:09
Day length	9 h 45 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, Revati (07:51–17:36) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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, 07:51–12:44
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Magha Gupta Navaratri, day 4

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 20:28–07:48 (17.02)

Anandadi: Utpata 07:51–20:28 Anandadi: Mrityu 20:28–07:48 (17.02)

Mrityu Panchaka: 18:09 (12.02)–20:28
Gandanta (nakshatra): 14:56–02:00 (17.02)
Gandanta (tithi): 02:20–03:03 (17.02)
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Revati

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	05:57–06:54
Abhijit Muhurta	none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday
Vijaya Muhurta	14:21–15:00
Godhuli	17:36–18:05
Pradosha	17:36–20:27
Nishitha	00:14–01:11 (17.02)
Amrita Kalam	18:16–19:44

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	12:44–13:57
Yamaganda	09:04–10:17
Gulika Kalam	11:30–12:44
Dur Muhurta	12:24–13:03
Varjyam	09:28–10:56

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 08:36–09:17, 10:11–17:10

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

Cutting hair, shaving	good 08:36–09:17, 10:11–17:10
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	good 08:36–09:17, 10:11–17:10
Bathing, washing hair	good 08:36–09:17, 10:11–17:10

Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Revati; tithi Shukla-panchami; lagna Makara 07:51, Kumbha 07:52, Mina 08:36, Mesha 09:17, Vrishabha 10:11, Mithuna 11:43, Karka 14:11, Simha 17:10

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = +1

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

+2 Yoga Shubha 07:51–01:23 (17.02)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 07:51–20:28+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 07:51–02:42 (17.02)−1 Panchaka 07:51–20:28−3 Anandadi: Utpata 07:51–20:28

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

Panchanga at sunrise 07:51

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	Hemalamba (No. 31) · Shaka 1999 · Vikram 2134 more
Period	Magha Gupta Navaratri, day 5
Festivals	Skanda Shashti

At sunrise 07:48

Tithi	6Shukla-shashti (Nanda, Kartikeya) · until 00:21 (18.02) more
Nakshatra	Ashwini, pada 3 (light, Ashwini Kumara, Ketu) · until 18:44 more Gandamula
Yoga	Shukla (“bright, pure”, auspicious) · until 22:15 more
Karana	Kaulava (movable) · until 13:28 more
Vara	Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Kumbha (Aquarius), Moon: Mesha (Aries)

Changes during the day

from 13:28	karana Taitila
from 18:44	nakshatra Bharani
from 22:15	yoga Brahma
from 00:21 (18.02)	tithi Shukla-saptami
from 00:21 (18.02)	karana Gara

Sun and Moon

Dawn	07:10
Sunrise	07:48
Noon	12:43
Sunset	17:38
End of twilight	18:17
Moonrise	09:40
Moonset	none
Day length	9 h 50 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise

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 02:42–00:21 (18.02)
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Magha Gupta Navaratri, day 5

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 07:48–18:44 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 07:48–18:44

Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:48–00:21 (18.02)

Anandadi: Manasa 07:48–18:44 Anandadi: Padma 18:44–07:46 (18.02)

Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Ashwini

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	05:55–06:52
Abhijit Muhurta	12:24–13:03
Vijaya Muhurta	14:22–15:01
Godhuli	17:38–18:07
Pradosha	17:38–20:28
Nishitha	00:14–01:11 (18.02)
Amrita Kalam	12:03–13:32

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	13:57–15:11
Yamaganda	07:48–09:02
Gulika Kalam	10:16–11:30
Dur Muhurta	11:05–11:44, 15:01–15:40
Varjyam	15:01–16:30, 03:47–05:17 (18.02)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average throughout the daytime

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average throughout the daytime
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average throughout the daytime
Bathing, washing hair	good 08:32–09:13, 10:07–17:06

Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Ashwini; tithi Shukla-shashti; lagna Kumbha 07:48, Mina 08:32, Mesha 09:13, Vrishabha 10:07, Mithuna 11:39, Karka 14:07, Simha 17:06

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Best day · score S = +9

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

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 07:48–18:44+2 Ravi Yoga 07:48–18:44+1 Anandadi: Manasa 07:48–18:44+1 Auspicious nakshatra 07:48–18:44+1 Yoga Shukla 07:48–22:15+1 Auspicious weekday0 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:48–00:21 (18.02) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)

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

Panchanga at sunrise 07:48

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Krakacha Yoga, Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi)
Month	Magha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Hemalamba (No. 31) · Shaka 1999 · Vikram 2134 more
Period	Magha Gupta Navaratri, day 6
Festivals	Ratha Saptami (Surya Jayanti)

At sunrise 07:46

Tithi	7Shukla-saptami (Bhadra, Indra) · until 22:22 more
Nakshatra	Bharani, pada 3 (fierce, Yama (Dharma-raja), Venus) · until 17:21 more
Yoga	Brahma (“Brahma, sacred knowledge”, auspicious) · until 19:25 more
Karana	Gara (movable) · until 11:18 more
Vara	Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Kumbha (Aquarius), Moon: Mesha (Aries)

Changes during the day

from 11:18	karana Vanija
from 17:21	nakshatra Krittika
from 19:25	yoga Indra
from 22:22	tithi Shukla-ashtami
from 22:22	karana Vishti

Sun and Moon

Dawn	07:08
Sunrise	07:46
Noon	12:43
Sunset	17:41
End of twilight	18:19
Moonrise	09:53
Moonset	00:42
Day length	9 h 54 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 17:21

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Bharani (07:46–17:21) is good for root crops.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Krittika (17:21–17:41) is good for root crops.

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 00:21–22:22
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Magha Gupta Navaratri, day 6

Muhurta

Krakacha Yoga 07:46–22:22 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:46–22:22 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 22:22–07:44 (19.02) Jwalamukhi Yoga 22:22–07:44 (19.02)

Anandadi: Chhatra 17:21–07:44 (19.02) Anandadi: Mudgara 07:46–17:21

Bhadra in heaven: 22:22–09:32 (19.02); Bhadra Puchha 00:03–01:11 (19.02); Bhadra Mukha 01:11–03:03 (19.02)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	05:53–06:50
Abhijit Muhurta	12:24–13:03
Vijaya Muhurta	14:22–15:02
Godhuli	17:41–18:09
Pradosha	17:41–20:29
Nishitha	00:14–01:10 (19.02)
Amrita Kalam	12:50–14:20

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	11:29–12:43
Yamaganda	15:12–16:26
Gulika Kalam	09:00–10:15
Dur Muhurta	09:45–10:25, 13:03–13:43
Varjyam	04:52–06:24 (19.02)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average throughout the daytime

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

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

Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Bharani until 17:21, Krittika from 17:21; tithi Shukla-saptami; lagna Kumbha 07:46, Mina 08:28, Mesha 09:09, Vrishabha 10:03, Mithuna 11:35, Karka 14:03, Simha 17:02

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Bharani (until 17:21) — facing death (dangers); Krittika (from 17:21) — consumption (a wasting disease); Friday — universal respect.

Cautions:

The Muhurta Chintamani warns: whoever shaves in Krittika nakshatra 6 times a year puts their life in danger — frequent haircuts in this nakshatra are best avoided.
Friday: B. V. Raman advises against cutting nails (the rating above is the site’s summary, which uses the same weekdays for nails as for haircuts, so Friday counts as auspicious).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −3

+2 Yoga Brahma 07:46–19:25+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 07:46–22:220 Anandadi: Chhatra 17:21–07:44 (19.02)−1 Anandadi: Mudgara 07:46–17:21−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 07:46–17:21−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:46–22:22−3 Krakacha Yoga 07:46–22:22

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

Panchanga at sunrise 07:46

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Yoga Indra, Anandadi: Dhwaja; cons: Jwalamukhi Yoga, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
Month	Magha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Hemalamba (No. 31) · Shaka 1999 · Vikram 2134 more
Period	Magha Gupta Navaratri, day 7
Festivals	Bhishma Ashtami · Masik Durgashtami

At sunrise 07:44

Tithi	8Shukla-ashtami (Jaya, Vasus) · until 20:48 more
Nakshatra	Krittika, pada 3 (mixed, Agni, Sun) · until 16:23 more
Yoga	Indra (“Indra, lord”, auspicious) · until 16:54 more
Karana	Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 09:32 more
Vara	Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Kumbha (Aquarius), Moon: Vrishabha (Taurus)

Changes during the day

from 09:32	karana Bava
from 16:23	nakshatra Rohini
from 16:54	yoga Vaidhriti
from 20:48	tithi Shukla-navami
from 20:48	karana Balava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	07:06
Sunrise	07:44
Noon	12:43
Sunset	17:43
End of twilight	18:21
Moonrise	10:10
Moonset	02:15
Day length	9 h 58 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 16:23

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Krittika (07:44–16:23) is good for root crops.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Rohini (16:23–17:43) is good for sowing.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 07:44–09:32: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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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), 11:43–13:43
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 22:22 (18.02)–20:48
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Magha Gupta Navaratri, day 7

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 16:23–23:59 Amrita Siddhi Yoga 16:23–07:41 (20.02) Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 16:23–07:41 (20.02) Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 20:48–07:41 (20.02)

Jwalamukhi Yoga 07:44–16:23 Jwalamukhi Yoga 20:48–07:41 (20.02)

Anandadi: Dhwaja 07:44–16:23 Anandadi: Shrivatsa 16:23–07:41 (20.02)

Bhadra in heaven: 23:05 (18.02)–09:32; Bhadra Puchha 00:03–01:11; Bhadra Mukha 01:11–03:03

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	05:51–06:48
Abhijit Muhurta	12:23–13:03
Vijaya Muhurta	14:23–15:03
Godhuli	17:43–18:11
Pradosha	17:43–20:31
Nishitha	00:14–01:10 (20.02)
Amrita Kalam	14:05–15:37

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	10:14–11:28
Yamaganda	13:58–15:13
Gulika Kalam	07:44–08:59
Dur Muhurta	07:44–08:24, 08:24–09:04
Varjyam	none on this day

Haircut and shaving

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

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

Cutting hair, shaving	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Bathing, washing hair	average 08:24–09:05, 09:59–16:58

Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Krittika until 16:23, Rohini from 16:23; tithi Shukla-ashtami; lagna Kumbha 07:44, Mina 08:24, Mesha 09:05, Vrishabha 09:59, Mithuna 11:31, Karka 13:59, Simha 16:58

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Krittika (until 16:23) — consumption (a wasting disease); Rohini (from 16:23) — destruction of all misfortunes; Saturday — decline of physical strength.

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

Shukla-ashtami 07:44–17:43: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Vaidhriti 16:54–17:43: auspicious undertakings, including haircuts, are avoided during this yoga (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Cautions:

The Muhurta Chintamani warns: whoever shaves in Krittika nakshatra 6 times a year puts their life in danger — frequent haircuts in this nakshatra are best avoided.
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 = −1

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

+2 Yoga Indra 07:44–16:54+1 Anandadi: Dhwaja 07:44–16:23+1 Amrita Siddhi Yoga 16:23–07:41 (20.02)0 Ravi Yoga 16:23–23:590 Auspicious nakshatra 16:23–07:41 (20.02)0 Vaidhriti 16:54–07:41 (20.02)0 Vishti (Bhadra) 07:44–09:32−1 Ashtami 07:44–20:48−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−2 Jwalamukhi Yoga 07:44–16:23

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 07:44

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Vaidhriti, Rikta tithi
Month	Magha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Hemalamba (No. 31) · Shaka 1999 · Vikram 2134 more
Period	Magha Gupta Navaratri, day 8
Festivals	Madhva Navami

At sunrise 07:41

Tithi	9Shukla-navami (Rikta, Serpent (Naga)) · until 19:39 more
Nakshatra	Rohini, pada 3 (fixed, Prajapati (Brahma - Creator), Moon) · until 15:49 more
Yoga	Vaidhriti (“without support, discord”, inauspicious) · until 14:43 more
Karana	Balava (movable) · until 08:11 more
Vara	Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Kumbha (Aquarius), Moon: Vrishabha (Taurus)

Changes during the day

from 08:11	karana Kaulava
from 14:43	yoga Vishkambha
from 15:49	nakshatra Mrigashirsha
from 19:39	tithi Shukla-dashami
from 19:39	karana Taitila
from 07:14 (21.02)	karana Gara

Sun and Moon

Dawn	07:04
Sunrise	07:41
Noon	12:43
Sunset	17:45
End of twilight	18:23
Moonrise	10:35
Moonset	03:46
Day length	10 h 03 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 15:49

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Rohini (07:41–15:49) is good for sowing.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Mrigashirsha (15:49–17:45) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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Festivals and periods

Madhva Navami · Madhvacharya

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

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 20:48 (19.02)–19:39
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Magha Gupta Navaratri, day 8

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 15:49–07:39 (21.02)

Jwalamukhi Yoga 07:41–15:49

Anandadi: Prajapati 07:41–15:49 Anandadi: Saumya 15:49–07:39 (21.02)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	05:50–06:46
Abhijit Muhurta	12:23–13:03
Vijaya Muhurta	14:24–15:04
Godhuli	17:45–18:13
Pradosha	17:45–20:32
Nishitha	00:14–01:10 (21.02)
Amrita Kalam	12:42–14:15, 06:55–08:30 (21.02)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	16:30–17:45
Yamaganda	12:43–13:59
Gulika Kalam	15:14–16:30
Dur Muhurta	16:25–17:05
Varjyam	08:00–09:34, 21:23–22:58

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 08:20–09:01, 09:56–16:54

Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Rohini until 15:49, Mrigashirsha from 15:49; tithi Shukla-navami; lagna Kumbha 07:41, Mina 08:20, Mesha 09:01, Vrishabha 09:56, Mithuna 11:27, Karka 13:55, Simha 16:54

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Rohini (until 15:49) — destruction of all misfortunes; Mrigashirsha (from 15:49) — abundance (well-being, prosperity); Sunday — physical well-being.

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

Shukla-navami 07:41–17:45: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Vaidhriti 07:41–14:43: 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 = −5

Avoid starting important matters: Vaidhriti

+1 Anandadi: Prajapati 07:41–15:49+1 Auspicious nakshatra 07:41–15:490 Ravi Yoga 15:49–07:39 (21.02)−2 Jwalamukhi Yoga 07:41–15:49−2 Rikta tithi 07:41–19:39−3 Vaidhriti 07:41–14:43

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

Panchanga at sunrise 07:41

Summary	Best day — Amrita Siddhi Yoga, Ravi Yoga; auspicious time — until 15:39
Month	Magha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Hemalamba (No. 31) · Shaka 1999 · Vikram 2134 more

At sunrise 07:39

Tithi	10Shukla-dashami (Purna, Dharma) · until 18:54 more
Nakshatra	Mrigashirsha, pada 3 (soft, Soma (Chandra, Moon), Mars) · until 15:39 more
Yoga	Vishkambha (“prop, bolt”, inauspicious) · until 12:51 more
Karana	Gara (movable) · until 18:54 more
Vara	Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Kumbha (Aquarius), Moon: Mithuna (Gemini)

Changes during the day

from 12:51	yoga Priti
from 15:39	nakshatra Ardra
from 18:54	tithi Shukla-ekadashi
from 18:54	karana Vanija
from 06:40 (22.02)	karana Vishti

Sun and Moon

Dawn	07:01
Sunrise	07:39
Noon	12:43
Sunset	17:47
End of twilight	18:25
Moonrise	11:13
Moonset	05:07
Day length	10 h 08 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 15:39

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, Mrigashirsha (07:39–15:39) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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Muhurta

Amrita Siddhi Yoga 07:39–15:39 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 07:39–15:39 Ravi Yoga all day

Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 18:54–07:37 (22.02) Krakacha Yoga 18:54–07:37 (22.02)

Anandadi: Ananda 07:39–15:39 Anandadi: Kaladanda 15:39–07:37 (22.02)

Bhadra in heaven: 06:40–18:31 (22.02); Bhadra Puchha 11:26–12:37 (22.02); Bhadra Mukha 12:37–14:35 (22.02)
Gandanta (tithi): 18:31–19:17

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	05:48–06:43
Abhijit Muhurta	12:23–13:03
Vijaya Muhurta	14:24–15:05
Godhuli	17:47–18:15
Pradosha	17:47–20:33
Nishitha	00:14–01:10 (22.02)
Amrita Kalam	06:55–08:30, 05:46–07:23 (22.02)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	08:55–10:11
Yamaganda	11:27–12:43
Gulika Kalam	13:59–15:15
Dur Muhurta	13:03–13:44, 15:05–15:46
Varjyam	00:07–01:44 (22.02)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 08:16–08:57, 09:52–15:39

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 08:16–08:57, 09:52–15:39
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	good 08:16–08:57, 09:52–15:39
Bathing, washing hair	good 08:16–08:57, 09:52–16:50

Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Mrigashirsha until 15:39, Ardra from 15:39; tithi Shukla-dashami; lagna Kumbha 07:39, Mina 08:16, Mesha 08:57, Vrishabha 09:52, Mithuna 11:23, Karka 13:51, Simha 16:50

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Mrigashirsha (until 15:39) — abundance (well-being, prosperity); Ardra (from 15:39) — sadness; Monday — clear, bright complexion.

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Best day · score S = +10

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

Auspicious time ends by 15:39

+4 Amrita Siddhi Yoga 07:39–15:39+2 Ravi Yoga all day+1 Anandadi: Ananda 07:39–15:39+1 Auspicious nakshatra 07:39–15:39+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 07:39–18:540 Yoga Priti 12:51–07:37 (22.02)0 Anandadi: Kaladanda 15:39–07:37 (22.02)0 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 15:39–07:37 (22.02)

Panchanga at sunrise 07:39

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Ravi Yoga, Anandadi: Chara; cons: Vishti (Bhadra), Fierce or sharp nakshatra
Month	Magha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Hemalamba (No. 31) · Shaka 1999 · Vikram 2134 more
Festivals	Jaya Ekadashi (Bhaimi)

At sunrise 07:37

Tithi	11Shukla-ekadashi (Nanda, Rudra) · until 18:31 more
Nakshatra	Ardra, pada 3 (sharp, Rudra (Roaring, angry image of Shiva), Rahu) · until 15:51 more
Yoga	Priti (“love, affection”, auspicious) · until 11:18 more
Karana	Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 18:31 more
Vara	Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Kumbha (Aquarius), Moon: Mithuna (Gemini)

Changes during the day

from 11:18	yoga Ayushman
from 15:51	nakshatra Punarvasu
from 18:31	tithi Shukla-dvadashi
from 18:31	karana Bava
from 06:29 (23.02)	karana Balava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	06:59
Sunrise	07:37
Noon	12:43
Sunset	17:49
End of twilight	18:27
Moonrise	12:08
Moonset	06:12
Day length	10 h 12 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 15:51

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Punarvasu (15:51–17:49) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 07:37–17:49: 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 18:54 (21.02)–18:31
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Parana (breaking the fast): 07:34–09:38 (23.02)

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 07:37–15:51 Tripushkar Yoga 18:31–07:34 (23.02)

Yamaghanta 07:37–15:51 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:37–18:31

Anandadi: Chara 07:37–15:51 Anandadi: Sthira 15:51–07:34 (23.02)

Bhadra in heaven: 06:40–18:31; Bhadra Puchha 11:26–12:37; Bhadra Mukha 12:37–14:35

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	05:46–06:41
Abhijit Muhurta	12:23–13:03
Vijaya Muhurta	14:25–15:06
Godhuli	17:49–18:17
Pradosha	17:49–20:34
Nishitha	00:14–01:09 (23.02)
Amrita Kalam	none on this day

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	15:16–16:33
Yamaganda	10:10–11:26
Gulika Kalam	12:43–14:00
Dur Muhurta	09:39–10:20, 23:19–00:14 (23.02)
Varjyam	04:08–05:46 (23.02)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 08:12–08:54, 09:48–17:49

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 08:12–08:54, 09:48–17:49
Cutting fingernails	average 15:51–16:46
Cutting toenails	average 08:12–08:54, 09:48–17:49
Bathing, washing hair	average 07:37–16:46

Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Ardra until 15:51, Punarvasu from 15:51; tithi Shukla-ekadashi; lagna Kumbha 07:37, Mina 08:12, Mesha 08:54, Vrishabha 09:48, Mithuna 11:19, Karka 13:47, Simha 16:46

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Ardra (until 15:51) — sadness; Punarvasu (from 15:51) — strength of spirit (bravery, resilience); Tuesday — harm to longevity.

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

Ordinary day · score S = +1

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

+2 Ravi Yoga 07:37–15:51+1 Anandadi: Chara 07:37–15:51+1 Yoga Priti 07:37–11:18+1 Auspicious tithi 07:37–18:310 Auspicious nakshatra 15:51–07:34 (23.02)0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:37–18:31 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Tripushkar Yoga 18:31–07:34 (23.02)0 Yamaghanta 07:37–15:51 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 07:37–15:51−2 Vishti (Bhadra) 07:37–18:31

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

Panchanga at sunrise 07:37

Summary	Favourable day — Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Auspicious nakshatra; auspicious time — after 16:25
Month	Magha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Hemalamba (No. 31) · Shaka 1999 · Vikram 2134 more
Festivals	Pradosha Vrat

At sunrise 07:34

Tithi	12Shukla-dvadashi (Bhadra, Sun (Ravi)) · until 18:31 more
Nakshatra	Punarvasu, pada 3 (movable, Aditi, Jupiter) · until 16:25 more
Yoga	Ayushman (“long-lived”, auspicious) · until 10:02 more
Karana	Balava (movable) · until 18:31 more
Vara	Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Kumbha (Aquarius), Moon: Mithuna (Gemini)

Changes during the day

from 10:02	yoga Saubhagya
from 16:25	nakshatra Pushya
from 18:31	tithi Shukla-triodashi
from 18:31	karana Kaulava
from 06:40 (24.02)	karana Taitila

Sun and Moon

Dawn	06:57
Sunrise	07:34
Noon	12:42
Sunset	17:51
End of twilight	18:29
Moonrise	13:19
Moonset	06:57
Day length	10 h 17 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 16:25

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Punarvasu (07:34–16:25) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Pushya (16:25–17:51) is good for sowing.

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Festivals and periods

Pradosha Vrat · Shiva

Rule: pradosha vyapini: 3 muhurtas after sunset, 18:31–20:36
the tithi covers the decisive time on both days — the day with greater coverage is chosen

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:34–18:31

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 18:31–07:32 (24.02)

Anandadi: Matanga 16:25–07:32 (24.02) Anandadi: Gada 07:34–16:25

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	05:44–06:39
Abhijit Muhurta	none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday
Vijaya Muhurta	14:26–15:07
Godhuli	17:51–18:19
Pradosha	17:51–20:36
Nishitha	00:14–01:09 (24.02)
Amrita Kalam	13:58–15:36

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	12:43–14:00
Yamaganda	08:51–10:09
Gulika Kalam	11:26–12:43
Dur Muhurta	12:22–13:03
Varjyam	00:44–02:23 (24.02)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 08:08–08:50, 09:44–16:42

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	good 08:08–08:50, 09:44–16:42
Cutting fingernails	average throughout the daytime
Cutting toenails	good 08:08–08:50, 09:44–16:42
Bathing, washing hair	average throughout the daytime

Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Punarvasu until 16:25, Pushya from 16:25; tithi Shukla-dvadashi; lagna Kumbha 07:34, Mina 08:08, Mesha 08:50, Vrishabha 09:44, Mithuna 11:15, Karka 13:43, Simha 16:42

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Punarvasu (until 16:25) — strength of spirit (bravery, resilience); Pushya (from 16:25) — increase in wealth; Wednesday — favour of the authorities.

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Favourable day · score S = +4

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

Auspicious time begins after 16:25

+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:34–18:31+1 Auspicious nakshatra 07:34–16:25+1 Yoga Ayushman 07:34–10:02+1 Auspicious weekday0 Anandadi: Matanga 16:25–07:32 (24.02)−1 Anandadi: Gada 07:34–16:25

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

Panchanga at sunrise 07:34

Summary	Best day — Amrita Siddhi Yoga, Pushya; auspicious time — until 17:21
Month	Magha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Hemalamba (No. 31) · Shaka 1999 · Vikram 2134 more

At sunrise 07:32

Tithi	13Shukla-triodashi (Jaya, God of Love) · until 18:54 more
Nakshatra	Pushya, pada 3 (light, Brhaspati, Saturn) · until 17:21 more
Yoga	Saubhagya (“good fortune, marital happiness”, auspicious) · until 09:04 more
Karana	Taitila (movable) · until 18:54 more
Vara	Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Kumbha (Aquarius), Moon: Karka (Cancer)

Changes during the day

from 09:04	yoga Shobhana
from 17:21	nakshatra Ashlesha
from 18:54	tithi Shukla-chaturdashi
from 18:54	karana Gara
from 07:14 (25.02)	karana Vanija

Sun and Moon

Dawn	06:54
Sunrise	07:32
Noon	12:42
Sunset	17:54
End of twilight	18:31
Moonrise	14:38
Moonset	07:27
Day length	10 h 21 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 17:21

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Pushya (07:32–17:21) is good for sowing.

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Muhurta

Amrita Siddhi Yoga 07:32–17:21 Guru Pushya Yoga 07:32–17:21 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 07:32–17:21 Ravi Yoga 17:21–07:29 (25.02)

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 18:54–07:29 (25.02)

Anandadi: Shubha 07:32–17:21 Anandadi: Amrita 17:21–07:29 (25.02)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	05:42–06:37
Abhijit Muhurta	12:22–13:03
Vijaya Muhurta	14:26–15:08
Godhuli	17:54–18:21
Pradosha	17:54–20:37
Nishitha	00:14–01:09 (25.02)
Amrita Kalam	10:42–12:22

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	14:00–15:18
Yamaganda	07:32–08:50
Gulika Kalam	10:07–11:25
Dur Muhurta	10:59–11:41, 15:08–15:49
Varjyam	06:51–08:32 (25.02)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 08:04–08:46, 09:40–16:38

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 08:04–08:46, 09:40–16:38
Cutting fingernails	average 07:32–17:21
Cutting toenails	good 08:04–08:46, 09:40–16:38
Bathing, washing hair	good 08:04–08:46, 09:40–16:38

Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Pushya until 17:21, Ashlesha from 17:21; tithi Shukla-triodashi; lagna Kumbha 07:32, Mina 08:04, Mesha 08:46, Vrishabha 09:40, Mithuna 11:11, Karka 13:39, Simha 16:38

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Pushya (until 17:21) — increase in wealth; Ashlesha (from 17:21) — physical affliction (suffering); Thursday — success.

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Best day · score S = +10

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

Auspicious time ends by 17:21

+4 Amrita Siddhi Yoga 07:32–17:21+2 Pushya 07:32–17:21+1 Anandadi: Shubha 07:32–17:21+1 Yoga Saubhagya 07:32–09:04+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 07:32–18:540 Ravi Yoga 17:21–07:29 (25.02)0 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 17:21–07:29 (25.02)

Panchanga at sunrise 07:32

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Ravi Yoga, Yoga Shobhana; cons: Rikta tithi, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
Month	Magha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Hemalamba (No. 31) · Shaka 1999 · Vikram 2134 more

At sunrise 07:29

Tithi	14Shukla-chaturdashi (Rikta, Kali) · until 19:40 more
Nakshatra	Ashlesha, pada 3 (sharp, Naga - the lord of snakes (Sharpa), Mercury) · until 18:40 more Gandamula
Yoga	Shobhana (“splendid, beautiful”, auspicious) · until 08:23 more
Karana	Vanija (movable) · until 19:40 more
Vara	Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Kumbha (Aquarius), Moon: Karka (Cancer)

Changes during the day

from 08:23	yoga Atiganda
from 18:40	nakshatra Magha
from 19:40	tithi Purnima
from 19:40	karana Vishti

Sun and Moon

Dawn	06:52
Sunrise	07:29
Noon	12:42
Sunset	17:56
End of twilight	18:33
Moonrise	16:00
Moonset	07:47
Day length	10 h 26 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise

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

Shukla-chaturdashi 07:29–17:56: according to the Kalaprakashika, ploughing on Chaturdashi puts the owner’s life in danger.

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Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 07:29–18:40

Anandadi: Mrityu 07:29–18:40 Anandadi: Kana 18:40–07:27 (26.02)

Bhadra on earth: 19:40–08:13 (26.02); Bhadra Puchha 03:51–05:07 (26.02); Bhadra Mukha 05:07–07:13 (26.02)
Gandanta (nakshatra): 12:18–01:03 (26.02)
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Ashlesha

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	05:41–06:35
Abhijit Muhurta	12:22–13:03
Vijaya Muhurta	14:27–15:09
Godhuli	17:56–18:23
Pradosha	17:56–20:38
Nishitha	00:14–01:08 (26.02)
Amrita Kalam	16:58–18:40

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	11:24–12:43
Yamaganda	15:19–16:37
Gulika Kalam	08:48–10:06
Dur Muhurta	09:35–10:16, 13:03–13:45
Varjyam	06:51–08:32

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 08:00–08:42, 09:36–16:34

Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Ashlesha; tithi Shukla-chaturdashi; lagna Kumbha 07:29, Mina 08:00, Mesha 08:42, Vrishabha 09:36, Mithuna 11:07, Karka 13:36, Simha 16:34

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:

Shukla-chaturdashi 07:29–17:56: a Rikta and Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = +1

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

+2 Ravi Yoga 07:29–18:40+1 Yoga Shobhana 07:29–08:23+1 Auspicious weekday0 Anandadi: Mrityu 07:29–18:40 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Yoga Atiganda 08:23–10:45−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 07:29–18:40−2 Rikta tithi 07:29–19:40

Panchanga at sunrise 07:29

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Anandadi: Padma, Yoga Sukarma; cons: Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi), Fierce or sharp nakshatra
Month	Magha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Hemalamba (No. 31) · Shaka 1999 · Vikram 2134 more
Festivals	Magha Purnima (Maghi)

At sunrise 07:27

Tithi	15Purnima (Purna, Vishvedevas) · until 20:51 more
Nakshatra	Magha, pada 2 (fierce, Pitris or Pitars - ancestors of the clan, forefathers, Ketu) · until 20:22 more Gandamula
Yoga	Atiganda (“great danger”, inauspicious) · until 08:01 more
Karana	Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 08:13 more
Vara	Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Kumbha (Aquarius), Moon: Simha (Leo)

Changes during the day

from 08:01	yoga Sukarma
from 08:13	karana Bava
from 20:22	nakshatra Purva-Phalguni
from 20:51	tithi Krishna-pratipat
from 20:51	karana Balava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	06:50
Sunrise	07:27
Noon	12:42
Sunset	17:58
End of twilight	18:35
Moonrise	17:21
Moonset	08:01
Day length	10 h 30 min

Sky

Full moon (Purnima)	20:51

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Magha (07:27–17:58) is good for sowing, for root crops.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 07:27–08:13: 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 19:40 (25.02)–20:51
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Muhurta

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:27–20:51

Anandadi: Padma 07:27–20:22 Anandadi: Lumbaka 20:22–07:25 (27.02)

Bhadra on earth: 19:40 (25.02)–08:13; Bhadra Puchha 03:51–05:07; Bhadra Mukha 05:07–07:13
Gandanta (tithi): 20:26–21:17
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Magha

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	05:39–06:33
Abhijit Muhurta	12:21–13:03
Vijaya Muhurta	14:28–15:10
Godhuli	17:58–18:25
Pradosha	17:58–20:39
Nishitha	00:14–01:08 (27.02)
Amrita Kalam	17:48–19:31

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	10:05–11:24
Yamaganda	14:01–15:20
Gulika Kalam	07:27–08:46
Dur Muhurta	07:27–08:09, 08:09–08:51
Varjyam	07:31–09:14, 05:04–06:49 (27.02)

Haircut and shaving

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

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

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

Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Magha; tithi Purnima; lagna Kumbha 07:27, Mina 07:57, Mesha 08:38, Vrishabha 09:32, Mithuna 11:04, Karka 13:32, Simha 16:30

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

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

Purnima 07:27–17:58: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Bhadra on earth 07:27–08:13: 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:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = −2

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

+1 Anandadi: Padma 07:27–20:22+1 Yoga Sukarma 08:01–07:25 (27.02)0 Bhadra on earth 07:27–08:13−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 07:27–20:22−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:27–20:51

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 07:27

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Anandadi: Chhatra, Yoga Sukarma; cons: Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi), Fierce or sharp nakshatra
Month	Magha (amanta) · Phalguna (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Hemalamba (No. 31) · Shaka 1999 · Vikram 2134 more

At sunrise 07:25

Tithi	1Krishna-pratipat (Nanda, Brahma) · until 22:28 more
Nakshatra	Purva-Phalguni, pada 2 (fierce, Bhaga (Share, Distributor) - god of wealth and family, Venus) · until 22:29 more
Yoga	Sukarma (“good deed”, auspicious) · until 07:59 more
Karana	Balava (movable) · until 09:36 more
Vara	Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Kumbha (Aquarius), Moon: Simha (Leo)

Changes during the day

from 07:59	yoga Dhriti
from 09:36	karana Kaulava
from 22:28	tithi Krishna-dvitya
from 22:28	karana Taitila
from 22:29	nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni

Sun and Moon

Dawn	06:47
Sunrise	07:25
Noon	12:42
Sunset	18:00
End of twilight	18:37
Moonrise	18:39
Moonset	08:11
Day length	10 h 35 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Phalguni (07:25–18:00) is good for root crops.

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Muhurta

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 22:29–07:22 (28.02) Tripushkar Yoga 22:29–07:22 (28.02)

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:25–22:28

Anandadi: Chhatra 07:25–22:29 Anandadi: Mitra 22:29–07:22 (28.02)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	05:37–06:31
Abhijit Muhurta	12:21–13:03
Vijaya Muhurta	14:28–15:10
Godhuli	18:00–18:27
Pradosha	18:00–20:40
Nishitha	00:14–01:08 (28.02)
Amrita Kalam	15:31–17:16

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	16:41–18:00
Yamaganda	12:42–14:02
Gulika Kalam	15:21–16:41
Dur Muhurta	16:35–17:18
Varjyam	06:26–08:12 (28.02)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: bad throughout the daytime

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

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

Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Purva-Phalguni; tithi Krishna-pratipat; lagna Kumbha 07:25, Mina 07:53, Mesha 08:34, Vrishabha 09:28, Mithuna 11:00, Karka 13:28, Simha 16:26

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

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = 0

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

+1 Anandadi: Chhatra 07:25–22:29+1 Yoga Sukarma 07:25–07:59+1 Auspicious tithi 07:25–22:280 Tripushkar Yoga 22:29–07:22 (28.02)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 07:25–22:29−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:25–22:28

Panchanga at sunrise 07:25

Summary	Favourable day — Anandadi: Shrivatsa, Auspicious nakshatra; auspicious time — until 08:15
Month	Magha (amanta) · Phalguna (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Hemalamba (No. 31) · Shaka 1999 · Vikram 2134 more

At sunrise 07:22

Tithi	2Krishna-dvitya (Bhadra, Vidhatr) · until 00:29 (01.03) more
Nakshatra	Uttara-Phalguni, pada 2 (fixed, Aryaman (Lord of Hospitality), Sun) · until 01:00 (01.03) more
Yoga	Dhriti (“steadfastness, firmness”, auspicious) · until 08:15 more
Karana	Taitila (movable) · until 11:25 more
Vara	Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Kumbha (Aquarius), Moon: Kanya (Virgo)

Changes during the day

from 08:15	yoga Shula
from 11:25	karana Gara
from 00:29 (01.03)	tithi Krishna-tritya
from 00:29 (01.03)	karana Vanija
from 01:00 (01.03)	nakshatra Hasta

Sun and Moon

Dawn	06:45
Sunrise	07:22
Noon	12:42
Sunset	18:02
End of twilight	18:39
Moonrise	19:54
Moonset	08:19
Day length	10 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-Phalguni (07:22–18:02) is good for sowing.

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Muhurta

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:22–00:29 (01.03) Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 00:29–01:00 (01.03)

Anandadi: Shrivatsa 07:22–01:00 (01.03) Anandadi: Vajra 01:00–07:20 (01.03)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	05:35–06:29
Abhijit Muhurta	12:21–13:03
Vijaya Muhurta	14:29–15:11
Godhuli	18:02–18:29
Pradosha	18:02–20:42
Nishitha	00:14–01:07 (01.03)
Amrita Kalam	17:03–18:49

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	08:42–10:02
Yamaganda	11:22–12:42
Gulika Kalam	14:02–15:22
Dur Muhurta	13:03–13:46, 15:11–15:54
Varjyam	06:26–08:12

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average throughout the daytime

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average throughout the daytime
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average throughout the daytime
Bathing, washing hair	good 07:49–08:30, 09:24–16:22

Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni; tithi Krishna-dvitya; lagna Kumbha 07:22, Mina 07:49, Mesha 08:30, Vrishabha 09:24, Mithuna 10:56, Karka 13:24, Simha 16:22

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

Favourable day · score S = +3

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

Auspicious time ends by 08:15

+1 Anandadi: Shrivatsa 07:22–01:00 (01.03)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 07:22–01:00 (01.03)+1 Yoga Dhriti 07:22–08:15+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 07:22–00:29 (01.03)0 Yoga Shula 08:15–10:18−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:22–00:29 (01.03)

Panchanga at sunrise 07:22

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

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

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

Hemalamba (No. 31 of 60, “golden pendants”) — A year of plenty with reservations: profit and gold come in, but not without difficulties.
Northern samvatsara: Virodhikrit (No. 45)
Shaka Samvat 1999 · Vikram Samvat 2134 · Kali Yuga 5178
Next year — Vilamba, from the new moon before Ugadi (the start of Chaitra) 12.04.2078
In South India (Shaka Samvat, lunar reckoning) the years of the 60-year cycle follow one another without a break, and the name of the year changes at Ugadi — at the start of Chaitra, on the first tithi of the bright half.

Krishna-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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni
Planting and sowing are allowed.

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

Krishna-panchami
any undertakings

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

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

Dagdha Yoga (weekday and 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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Tuesday
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Uttara-Phalguni
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

Krishna-chaturti
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-panchami
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

Makara
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut

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

Mina
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut

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

Vrishabha
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut

Mithuna
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut

Karka
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Hasta (13)
Meaning: Hand, fist
Symbol: Palm or fist
Deity: Savitar (Animating, Awakening)
Type: light (kshipra, laghu) — For quick matters: trade, healing, study, travel, purchases and starting a business.
Vimshottari lord: Moon
Shakti: give the obtaining of what you want with your own hands, dexterity

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.

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

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

Krishna-shashti
plowing the ground

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

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.

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: 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.

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

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

How it is calculated: following the South Indian tradition (Tamil Nadu, Kerala), as Drik Panchang does — the daytime from sunrise to sunset (upper limb of the disc, with refraction) is divided into 8 parts, and Rahu Kalam is part 5 (Mon 2, Sat 3, Fri 4, Wed 5, Thu 6, Tue 7, Sun 8).
Another tradition — Kala Vela: the eighth parts of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order starting from the lord of the day, while the eighth part, the last before sunset, is “empty”, without a lord; in this tradition it is given to Rahu — today {y} (on Sundays it coincides with the calculation above).
Yet another tradition — printed panchangas: a nominal day of 6:00–18:00, so Rahu Kalam always falls at the same clock time — today 12:00–13:30; if the nominal 6:00–18:00 day is counted in local mean time — 12:29–13:59 by the clock. Far from India this is a rough approximation.
Using the rising and setting of the centre of the disc without refraction (old Siddhantic panchangas): {x}.
At night Rahu Kalam is usually not reckoned (the translator of the Kalaprakashika, 1917: “it occurs only in the daytime”); a few divide the night into 8 parts as well, but there is no generally accepted order of the night parts. In North India, Choghadiya is more often consulted to choose the hour.

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

How it is calculated: the eighths of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day; Yamaganda (Yamaghantaka) is Jupiter’s portion, today part 2. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 07:30–09:00.

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

How it is calculated: Saturn’s portion among the eighths of the daytime (planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day), today part 4. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 10:30–12:00. According to a note by the translator of the Kalaprakashika, Gulika is not considered inauspicious: it is even good for reaping, gathering grain, trade, medical treatment, repaying debts and a number of other activities; the view that whatever is begun during Gulika will repeat itself is a popular (mainly Tamil) belief.

Wednesday
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Hasta
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-shashti
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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

Chitra (14)
Meaning: Brilliant, clear
Symbol: Pearl or brilliant jewel
Deity: Tvashtri (Heavenly Architect) or Vishwakarma (Vastu God)
Type: soft (mridu, maitra) — For arts and music, friendship and love, new clothes and jewellery, weddings and festivals.
Vimshottari lord: Mars
Shakti: accumulate brilliant qualities (receive well-deserved respect)

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

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

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

Krishna-shashti
plowing the ground

Krishna-saptami
soaking seeds is allowed, digging the ground

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

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

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

The Moon in Kanya, Tula, Dhanu or Makara: Bhadra is in patala (the netherworld) — its influence on earth is weak; according to a verse of the Muhurta Chintamani, it even portends gain.

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

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

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

Chitra
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-saptami
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Vishti (Bhadra)
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) is in force during the daytime, but not on earth (the Moon is not in Karka, Simha, Kumbha or Mina): the harm is mitigated, yet this time is still usually avoided for weddings, travel and important undertakings.

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

Swati (15)
Meaning: Sword
Symbol: Sword, also sprout or coral
Deity: Waiu (Wind)
Type: movable (chara, chala) — For journeys and moving house, buying vehicles, gardening, quick and temporary changes.
Vimshottari lord: Rahu
Shakti: scatter like air, move, convert

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

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

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

Krishna-saptami
soaking seeds is allowed, digging the ground

Krishna-ashtami
tillage and sowing are forbidden

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.

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

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

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

Swati
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-ashtami
0 — does not affect the haircut rating

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

Krishna-ashtami
tillage and sowing are forbidden

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.

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: 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.

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

Vishakha
−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.

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

Dhruva (12) — “fixed, constant (the Pole Star)”
Auspicious: everything lasting — foundations, building, planting, long-term commitments.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

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

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

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.

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

Anuradha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-navami
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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

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

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

Krishna-dashami
any undertakings

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.

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

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 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

Jyestha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-dashami
0 — does not affect the haircut rating

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

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

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.

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

Krishna-ekadashi
plowing, pruning and weeding

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

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

Mula
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-ekadashi
0 — does not affect the haircut rating

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

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.

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

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

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

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.

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.

Purva-Ashadha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-dvadashi
0 — does not affect the haircut rating

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

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

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

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

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

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

Krishna-trayodashi
no pruning or felling

nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha
Planting and sowing are allowed.

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

Uttara-Ashadha
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-trayodashi
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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

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

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.

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

nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha
Planting and sowing are allowed.

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

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

Anandadi: 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.

Shravana
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-chaturdashi
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

Shukla-pratipat
digging, plowing, planting trees

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

Mrityu 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.

Dhanishtha
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Amavasya
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-pratipat
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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

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

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

Shatabhisha (24)
Meaning: One hundred healers
Symbol: Garland of 100 flowers, circle
Deity: Varuna
Type: movable (chara, chala) — For journeys and moving house, buying vehicles, gardening, quick and temporary changes.
Vimshottari lord: Rahu
Shakti: give healing (bodily and spiritual) through Divine Grace

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

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

Shukla-pratipat
digging, plowing, planting trees

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

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

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

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

Shatabhisha
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-dvitya
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shiva (20) — “auspicious, benevolent”
Auspicious: spiritual practice, mantras, worship, study with a teacher.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

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

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

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

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

Shukla-tritya
any undertakings

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

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.

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

Purva-Bhadra
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-tritya
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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.

Shukla-tritya (3, waxing Moon)
Group: Jaya. Deity: Vishnu.
Vishnu rules the third lunar day. It is a suitable time for cutting hair, nails, shaving and other cosmetic procedures. You can begin any important business.

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

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

nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra
Planting and sowing are allowed.

Shukla-tritya
any undertakings

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

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

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

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

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

Uttara-Bhadra
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-chaturti
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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

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

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

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

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

Shukla-panchami
do not fell trees, any undertakings

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

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

Revati
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-panchami
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

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

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

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

Shukla-shashti
plowing the ground

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

Anandadi: 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.

Ashwini
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-shashti
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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

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

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

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

Shukla-saptami
soaking seeds is allowed, farming

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

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

Jwalamukhi Yoga
“Fire-breathing” yoga: the 1st tithi with Mula, the 5th with Bharani, the 8th with Krittika, the 9th with Rohini, the 10th with Ashlesha. Especially harmful for weddings, housewarmings, sowing and beginning studies.

Bharani
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krittika
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-saptami
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

Krittika (3)
Meaning: Cutter (chisel) or chopping
Symbol: Sharp tool (axe, razor), flame
Deity: Agni
Type: mixed (mishra, sadharana) — For everyday and routine tasks, work with fire and metal; it is better not to begin important new matters.
Vimshottari lord: Sun
Shakti: burn and ignite others

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

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

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

Shukla-ashtami
tillage and sowing are forbidden

nakshatra Rohini
Planting and sowing are allowed.

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

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

Rohini
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-ashtami
−1 — unfavourable 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-navami (9, waxing Moon)
Group: Rikta. Deity: Serpent (Naga).
The serpent (Naga) patronizes the ninth lunar day, which is suitable for struggle, destruction, coercion and for efforts to overcome obstacles.

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

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

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

nakshatra Rohini
Planting and sowing are allowed.

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

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.

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

Mrigashirsha
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-navami
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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

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

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

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

Shukla-dashami
any undertakings

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

Ardra
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-dashami
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

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

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

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

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

Shukla-ekadashi
pruning and weeding

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

Punarvasu
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-ekadashi
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

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

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

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

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

Shukla-dvadashi
neutral

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

Pushya
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-dvadashi
0 — does not affect the haircut rating

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

Pushya (8)
Meaning: Feeder; feeder of flowers
Symbol: Cow udder, flower (lotus), arrow and circle
Deity: Brhaspati
Type: light (kshipra, laghu) — For quick matters: trade, healing, study, travel, purchases and starting a business.
Vimshottari lord: Saturn
Shakti: give manifestation of spiritual energy, feeding

Saubhagya (4) — “good fortune, marital happiness”
Auspicious: weddings and family matters, anything meant to bring good fortune and well-being.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

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

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

Shukla-triodashi
no pruning or felling

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

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

Ashlesha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-triodashi
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Shukla-chaturdashi
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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

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

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

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

Magha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Purnima
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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.

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

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

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

Krishna-pratipat
digging, plowing, planting trees

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

Purva-Phalguni
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-pratipat
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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

nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni
Planting and sowing are allowed.

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

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.

Krishna-dvitya
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut