Panchanga Calendar

February 2103

SamvatsaraDundubhi (56)MonthPausha → Magha from 7.02RituHemanta → Shishira from 7.02AyanaUttarayanaPlace55°45′ N 37°35′ E, UTC+3 changeAyanamsaLahiri

February 2103 falls, in the lunar calendar (amanta), within the months Pausha (until 6.02), Magha (from 7.02). Periods: 7–14.02 — Magha Gupta Navaratri. Major festivals: 11.02 Vasant Panchami (Saraswati Puja); 13.02 Ratha Saptami (Surya Jayanti).

Mon

Tue

Wed

Thu

Fri

Sat

Sun

1Vish9

2Anu10until 11:47

3Jye11Shattila Ekadashi

4Mul12Pradosha

5PAsh13Masik Shivaratri

6UAsh14Mauni Amavasya

7Shra1Gupta Navaratri

8Shat2Chandra Darshan

9PBh3

10UBh4Vinayaka Chaturthi

11Rev5Vasant Panchami

12Ashw6until 13:09

13Bhar7Ratha Saptami

14Krit8Bhishma Ashtami

15Roh9Madhva Navami

16Mrig10after 09:44

17Ard11Jaya Ekadashi

18Pun12

19Pun13Soma Pradosha

20Push14after 11:01

21Ashl15Purnima

22Mag1

23PPh1

24UPh2

25Has3after 11:40

26Chit4

27Swa5

28Vish6until 14:37

Day ratingBest daysFavourableOrdinaryAvoid new venturesUnfavourable

Markersafter / until HH:MM

Moon5Waxing Moon5Waning Moon15Purnima30Amavasya

Nakshatra typesfixedsoftlightmovablesharpfiercemixed

Icons this month (20)

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

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

12.02 Mon — Yoga Shubha, Ravi Yoga, Auspicious nakshatra until 13:09
Ashwini (light): for quick matters: trade, healing, study, travel, purchases and starting a business.
16.02 Fri — Ravi Yoga, Anandadi: Manasa, Auspicious nakshatra after 09:44
Mrigashirsha (soft): for arts and music, friendship and love, new clothes and jewellery, weddings and festivals.
19.02 Mon — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Ravi Yoga, Pushya
Punarvasu (movable): for journeys and moving house, buying vehicles, gardening, quick and temporary changes.
20.02 Tue — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Pushya, Ravi Yoga after 11:01
Ashlesha (sharp): for drastic actions: surgery, severing ties, taming, exorcism, fighting diseases and enemies.
28.02 Wed — Ravi Yoga, Anandadi: Prajapati, Yoga Dhruva until 14:37
Vishakha (mixed): for everyday and routine tasks, work with fire and metal.

Festivals

3.02 Sat Shattila Ekadashi
4.02 Sun Pradosha Vrat
5.02 Mon Masik Shivaratri
6.02 Tue Mauni Amavasya (Pausha)
6.02 Tue Bhaumvati Amavasya
7.02 Wed Magha Gupta Navaratri
8.02 Thu Chandra Darshan
10.02 Sat Vinayaka Chaturthi
11.02 Sun Vasant Panchami (Saraswati Puja)
11.02 Sun Skanda Shashti
13.02 Tue Ratha Saptami (Surya Jayanti)
14.02 Wed Kumbha Sankranti
14.02 Wed Bhishma Ashtami
14.02 Wed Masik Durgashtami
15.02 Thu Madhva Navami
17.02 Sat Jaya Ekadashi (Bhaimi)
19.02 Mon Soma Pradosha
21.02 Wed Magha Purnima (Maghi)
25.02 Sun Sankashti Chaturthi (Dwijapriya)

Special muhurta yogas

1.02 Thu Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 21:19–08:22 (02.02)
2.02 Fri Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 08:22–20:46
4.02 Sun Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 08:19–17:35
11.02 Sun Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 21:32–08:02 (12.02)
13.02 Tue Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 21:07–07:58 (14.02)
14.02 Wed Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day
17.02 Sat Tripushkar Yoga 04:53–07:49 (18.02)
18.02 Sun Tripushkar Yoga 07:49–21:18
19.02 Mon Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 07:53–07:44 (20.02)
20.02 Tue Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 11:01–07:42 (21.02)
24.02 Sat Tripushkar Yoga 07:34–09:49
25.02 Sun Amrita Siddhi Yoga 07:32–00:30 (26.02)
25.02 Sun Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 07:32–00:30 (26.02)
28.02 Wed Amrita Siddhi Yoga 04:20–07:22 (01.03)
28.02 Wed Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:20–07:22 (01.03)

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

Avoid starting important matters

1.02 Thu — Rikta tithi, Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi), Hutashana Yoga
3.02 Sat — Hutashana Yoga, Fierce or sharp nakshatra, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
5.02 Mon — Anandadi: Utpata, Fierce or sharp nakshatra, Krishna Chaturdashi
6.02 Tue — Krishna Chaturdashi, Kshaya tithi, Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra)
7.02 Wed — Samvartaka Yoga, Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra), Gandanta
10.02 Sat — Bhadra on earth, Rikta tithi, Panchaka
13.02 Tue — Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Hutashana Yoga, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
14.02 Wed — Sankranti day, Krakacha Yoga, Ashtami
15.02 Thu — Vaidhriti, Rikta tithi
17.02 Sat — Vishti (Bhadra), Hutashana Yoga, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
18.02 Sun — Krakacha Yoga, Hutashana Yoga, Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi)
21.02 Wed — Bhadra on earth, Fierce or sharp nakshatra, Gandanta
24.02 Sat — Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra), Anandadi: Utpata, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
26.02 Mon — Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra), Rikta tithi, Surya Dagdha tithi

Sky this month

7.02 New moon (Amavasya) 07:56
14.02 Kumbha Sankranti 19:26 — the Sun enters Kumbha (Aquarius)
22.02 Full moon (Purnima) 05:15
There are no eclipses this month.

Periods

7–14.02 Magha Gupta Navaratri
7.02 19:50 – 11.02 21:32 Dosha-free Panchaka

Samvatsara and month

Dundubhi (No. 56, “kettledrums”) — A year of kettledrums: rich harvests, festivities and good repute. more

Northern samvatsara: Dhata. Shaka Samvat 2024, Vikram Samvat 2159, Kali Yuga 5203.

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 · after 2100, times are approximate: the ΔT correction for such dates is unknown

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Rikta tithi, Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi)
Month	Pausha (amanta) · Magha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Dundubhi (No. 56) · Shaka 2024 · Vikram 2159 more

At sunrise 08:24

Tithi	9Krishna-navami (Rikta, Serpent (Naga)) · until 00:20 (02.02) more
Nakshatra	Vishakha, pada 2 (mixed, Indra and Agni, Jupiter) · until 21:19 more
Yoga	Ganda (“danger, knot”, inauspicious) · until 09:46 more
Karana	Taitila (movable) · until 12:42 more
Vara	Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Makara (Capricorn), Moon: Tula (Libra)

Changes during the day

from 09:46	yoga Vriddhi
from 12:42	karana Gara
from 21:19	nakshatra Anuradha
from 00:20 (02.02)	tithi Krishna-dashami
from 00:20 (02.02)	karana Vanija
from 07:55 (02.02)	yoga Dhruva

Sun and Moon

Dawn	07:43
Sunrise	08:24
Noon	12:42
Sunset	17:01
End of twilight	17:42
Moonrise	03:12
Moonset	10:28
Day length	8 h 37 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise

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 (08:24–17:01) is good for sowing, for root crops.

more — lunar calendar for gardeners

Muhurta

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 21:19–08:22 (02.02) Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 00:20–08:22 (02.02)

Hutashana Yoga 08:24–00:20 (02.02) Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:24–00:20 (02.02)

Anandadi: Vardhamana 08:24–21:19 Anandadi: Ananda 21:19–08:22 (02.02)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	06:21–07:23
Abhijit Muhurta	12:26–13:00
Vijaya Muhurta	14:09–14:43
Godhuli	17:01–17:32
Pradosha	17:01–20:06
Nishitha	00:11–01:13 (02.02)
Amrita Kalam	12:26–14:03

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	13:47–14:52
Yamaganda	08:24–09:29
Gulika Kalam	10:34–11:38
Dur Muhurta	11:17–11:51, 14:43–15:18
Varjyam	01:13–02:47 (02.02)

Haircut and shaving

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

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

Cutting hair, shaving	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Bathing, washing hair	average 08:24–08:56, 09:39–10:21, 11:15–17:01

Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Vishakha; tithi Krishna-navami; lagna Makara 08:24, Kumbha 08:56, Mina 09:39, Mesha 10:21, Vrishabha 11:15, Mithuna 12:47, Karka 15:16

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

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

Krishna-navami 08:24–17:01: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −3

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

+1 Anandadi: Vardhamana 08:24–21:19+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Yoga Vriddhi 09:46–07:55 (02.02)−2 Hutashana Yoga 08:24–00:20 (02.02)−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:24–00:20 (02.02)−2 Rikta tithi 08:24–00:20 (02.02)

Panchanga at sunrise 08:24

Summary	Favourable day — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Auspicious nakshatra; auspicious time — until 11:47
Month	Pausha (amanta) · Magha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Dundubhi (No. 56) · Shaka 2024 · Vikram 2159 more

At sunrise 08:22

Tithi	10Krishna-dashami (Purna, Dharma) · until 23:03 more
Nakshatra	Anuradha, pada 2 (soft, Mitra (Friend), Saturn) · until 20:46 more
Yoga	Dhruva (“fixed, constant (the Pole Star)”, auspicious) · until 05:29 (03.02) more
Karana	Vanija (movable) · until 11:47 more
Vara	Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Makara (Capricorn), Moon: Vrischika (Scorpio)

Changes during the day

from 11:47	karana Vishti
from 20:46	nakshatra Jyestha
from 23:03	tithi Krishna-ekadashi
from 23:03	karana Bava
from 05:29 (03.02)	yoga Vyaghata

Sun and Moon

Dawn	07:42
Sunrise	08:22
Noon	12:43
Sunset	17:04
End of twilight	17:44
Moonrise	04:32
Moonset	11:02
Day length	8 h 41 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Anuradha (08:22–17:04) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 11:47–17:04: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

more — lunar calendar for gardeners

Muhurta

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 08:22–20:46 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 23:03–08:21 (03.02)

Hutashana Yoga 08:22–23:03 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 20:46–08:21 (03.02)

Anandadi: Chara 20:46–08:21 (03.02) Anandadi: Rakshasa 08:22–20:46

Bhadra in heaven: 11:47–23:03; Bhadra Puchha 13:24–14:32; Bhadra Mukha 14:32–16:25
Gandanta (tithi): 22:40–23:25

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	00:11–01:13 (03.02)
Amrita Kalam	10:36–12:10

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	11:38–12:43
Yamaganda	14:53–15:58
Gulika Kalam	09:28–10:33
Dur Muhurta	10:07–10:41, 13:00–13:35
Varjyam	02:04–03:35 (03.02)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 08:22–08:52, 09:36–10:17, 11:11–17:04

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 08:22–08:52, 09:36–10:17, 11:11–17:04
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 08:22–08:52, 09:36–10:17, 11:11–17:04
Bathing, washing hair	good 08:22–08:52, 09:36–10:17, 11:11–17:04

Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Anuradha; tithi Krishna-dashami; lagna Makara 08:22, Kumbha 08:52, Mina 09:36, Mesha 10:17, Vrishabha 11:11, Mithuna 12:44, Karka 15:12

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”); Friday — universal respect.

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Favourable day · score S = +3

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

Auspicious time ends by 11:47

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 08:22–20:46+1 Auspicious nakshatra 08:22–20:46+1 Yoga Dhruva 08:22–05:29 (03.02)+1 Auspicious weekday0 Hutashana Yoga 08:22–23:03 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Anandadi: Rakshasa 08:22–20:46−2 Vishti (Bhadra) 11:47–23:03

Panchanga at sunrise 08:22

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Hutashana Yoga, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
Month	Pausha (amanta) · Magha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Dundubhi (No. 56) · Shaka 2024 · Vikram 2159 more
Festivals	Shattila Ekadashi

At sunrise 08:21

Tithi	11Krishna-ekadashi (Nanda, Rudra) · until 21:02 more
Nakshatra	Jyestha, pada 3 (sharp, Indra (Leader of the Gods), Mercury) · until 19:29 more Gandamula
Yoga	Vyaghata (“crushing blow”, inauspicious) · until 02:29 (04.02) more
Karana	Bava (movable) · until 10:08 more
Vara	Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Makara (Capricorn), Moon: Vrischika (Scorpio)

Changes during the day

from 10:08	karana Balava
from 19:29	nakshatra Mula
from 21:02	tithi Krishna-dvadashi
from 21:02	karana Kaulava
from 02:29 (04.02)	yoga Harshana
from 07:47 (04.02)	karana Taitila

Sun and Moon

Dawn	07:40
Sunrise	08:21
Noon	12:43
Sunset	17:06
End of twilight	17:46
Moonrise	05:44
Moonset	11:53
Day length	8 h 45 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

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 (08:21–17:06) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

more — lunar calendar for gardeners

Festivals and periods

Shattila Ekadashi · Vishnu

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

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 23:03 (02.02)–21:02
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Parana (breaking the fast): 08:19–10:04 (04.02)

Muhurta

Hutashana Yoga 08:21–21:02

Anandadi: Musala 08:21–19:29 Anandadi: Gada 19:29–08:19 (04.02)

Gandanta (nakshatra): 13:52–01:04 (04.02)
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Jyestha

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	06:18–07:19
Abhijit Muhurta	12:26–13:01
Vijaya Muhurta	14:11–14:46
Godhuli	17:06–17:36
Pradosha	17:06–20:08
Nishitha	00:12–01:13 (04.02)
Amrita Kalam	11:09–12:40

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	10:32–11:37
Yamaganda	13:49–14:54
Gulika Kalam	08:21–09:26
Dur Muhurta	08:21–08:56, 08:56–09:31
Varjyam	none on this day

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: bad throughout the daytime

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

Cutting hair, shaving	bad throughout the daytime
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	bad throughout the daytime
Bathing, washing hair	average 08:21–08:48, 09:32–10:13, 11:07–17:06

Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Jyestha; tithi Krishna-ekadashi; lagna Makara 08:21, Kumbha 08:48, Mina 09:32, Mesha 10:13, Vrishabha 11:07, Mithuna 12:40, Karka 15:08

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Jyestha — loss (reduction) of landed property (real estate); Saturday — decline of physical strength.

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 = −5

0 Yoga Vyaghata 08:21–08:38−1 Anandadi: Musala 08:21–19:29−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 08:21–19:29−2 Hutashana Yoga 08:21–21:02

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

Panchanga at sunrise 08:21

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Anandadi: Siddhi; cons: Krakacha Yoga, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
Month	Pausha (amanta) · Magha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Dundubhi (No. 56) · Shaka 2024 · Vikram 2159 more
Festivals	Pradosha Vrat

At sunrise 08:19

Tithi	12Krishna-dvadashi (Bhadra, Sun (Ravi)) · until 18:23 more
Nakshatra	Mula, pada 3 (sharp, Nirriti (Goddess of Destruction or Alakshmi), Ketu) · until 17:35 more Gandamula
Yoga	Harshana (“delighting”, auspicious) · until 22:59 more
Karana	Taitila (movable) · until 18:23 more
Vara	Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Makara (Capricorn), Moon: Dhanu (Sagittarius)

Changes during the day

from 17:35	nakshatra Purva-Ashadha
from 18:23	tithi Krishna-trayodashi
from 18:23	karana Gara
from 22:59	yoga Vajra
from 04:51 (05.02)	karana Vanija

Sun and Moon

Dawn	07:38
Sunrise	08:19
Noon	12:43
Sunset	17:08
End of twilight	17:48
Moonrise	06:40
Moonset	13:07
Day length	8 h 49 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, Mula (08:19–17:08) is good for sowing, for root crops.

more — lunar calendar for gardeners

Festivals and periods

Pradosha Vrat · Shiva

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

Rule: pradosha vyapini: 3 muhurtas after sunset, 18:23–20:10
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Muhurta

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 08:19–17:35 Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 08:19–17:35

Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:19–18:23 Hutashana Yoga 08:19–18:23 Krakacha Yoga 08:19–18:23

Anandadi: Siddhi 08:19–17:35 Anandadi: Shubha 17:35–08:17 (05.02)

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

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	06:17–07:18
Abhijit Muhurta	12:26–13:01
Vijaya Muhurta	14:11–14:47
Godhuli	17:08–17:38
Pradosha	17:08–20:10
Nishitha	00:12–01:13 (05.02)
Amrita Kalam	11:42–13:10

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	16:02–17:08
Yamaganda	12:43–13:49
Gulika Kalam	14:56–16:02
Dur Muhurta	15:57–16:33
Varjyam	16:07–17:35, 02:13–03:39 (05.02)

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 Mula; tithi Krishna-dvadashi; lagna Makara 08:19, Kumbha 08:44, Mina 09:28, Mesha 10:09, Vrishabha 11:03, Mithuna 12:36, Karka 15:04

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

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = +1

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

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 08:19–17:35+1 Anandadi: Siddhi 08:19–17:35+1 Yoga Harshana 08:19–22:59+1 Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 08:19–17:350 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:19–18:23 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Hutashana Yoga 08:19–18:23 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Surya Dagdha tithi 08:19–18:23−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 08:19–17:35−3 Krakacha Yoga 08:19–18:23

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 08:19

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Anandadi: Utpata, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
Month	Pausha (amanta) · Magha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Dundubhi (No. 56) · Shaka 2024 · Vikram 2159 more
Festivals	Masik Shivaratri

At sunrise 08:17

Tithi	13Krishna-trayodashi (Jaya, God of Love) · until 15:13 more
Nakshatra	Purva-Ashadha, pada 3 (fierce, Varuna, Venus) · until 15:09 more
Yoga	Vajra (“diamond, thunderbolt”, inauspicious) · until 19:06 more
Karana	Vanija (movable) · until 15:13 more
Vara	Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Makara (Capricorn), Moon: Dhanu (Sagittarius)

Changes during the day

from 15:09	nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha
from 15:13	tithi Krishna-chaturdashi
from 15:13	karana Vishti
from 19:06	yoga Siddhi
from 01:29 (06.02)	karana Shakuni

Sun and Moon

Dawn	07:36
Sunrise	08:17
Noon	12:43
Sunset	17:10
End of twilight	17:50
Moonrise	07:19
Moonset	14:38
Day length	8 h 53 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 15:09	from 15:13

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 (08:17–15:09) is good for root crops.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Ashadha (15:09–17:10) is good for sowing.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 15:13–17:10: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Krishna-chaturdashi 15:13–17:10: according to the Kalaprakashika, ploughing on Chaturdashi puts the owner’s life in danger.

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Festivals and periods

Masik Shivaratri · Shiva

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

Rule: nishitha vyapini: midnight, 00:12–01:12 (06.02)
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Muhurta

Anandadi: Utpata 08:17–15:09 Anandadi: Mrityu 15:09–07:05 (06.02) Anandadi: Kana 07:05–08:15 (06.02)

Bhadra in the netherworld: 15:13–01:29 (06.02); Bhadra Mukha 15:13–16:55; Bhadra Puchha 00:26–01:27 (06.02)

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	00:12–01:12 (06.02)
Amrita Kalam	10:51–12:17, 06:42–08:07 (06.02)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	09:23–10:30
Yamaganda	11:37–12:43
Gulika Kalam	13:50–14:57
Dur Muhurta	13:01–13:37, 14:48–15:23
Varjyam	22:13–23:38

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 08:17–08:40, 09:24–10:05, 11:00–15:13

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 08:17–08:40, 09:24–10:05, 11:00–15:13
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 08:17–08:40, 09:24–10:05, 11:00–15:13
Bathing, washing hair	good 08:17–08:40, 09:24–10:05, 11:00–15:13

Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Purva-Ashadha until 15:09, Uttara-Ashadha from 15:09; tithi Krishna-trayodashi until 15:13, Krishna-chaturdashi from 15:13; lagna Makara 08:17, Kumbha 08:40, Mina 09:24, Mesha 10:05, Vrishabha 11:00, Mithuna 12:32, Karka 15:00

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Purva-Ashadha (until 15:09) — ruin of the family; Uttara-Ashadha (from 15:09) — improved health; Monday — clear, bright complexion.

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

Krishna-chaturdashi 15:13–17:10: a Rikta and Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −4

+1 Auspicious weekday0 Auspicious nakshatra 15:09–08:15 (06.02)0 Vishti (Bhadra) 15:13–01:29 (06.02)−1 Krishna Chaturdashi 15:13–08:15 (06.02)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 08:17–15:09−3 Anandadi: Utpata 08:17–15:09

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

Panchanga at sunrise 08:17

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Krishna Chaturdashi, Kshaya tithi
Month	Pausha (amanta) · Magha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Dundubhi (No. 56) · Shaka 2024 · Vikram 2159 more
Festivals	Mauni Amavasya (Pausha) · Bhaumvati Amavasya

At sunrise 08:15

Tithi	14Krishna-chaturdashi (Rikta, Kali) · until 11:41 more
Nakshatra	Uttara-Ashadha, pada 4 (fixed, Vishva-Deva (All Gods), Sun) · until 12:21 more
Yoga	Siddhi (“success, accomplishment”, auspicious) · until 14:56 more
Karana	Shakuni (fixed, inauspicious) · until 11:41 more
Vara	Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Makara (Capricorn), Moon: Makara (Capricorn)

Changes during the day

from 11:41	tithi Amavasya (kshaya: not present at any sunrise)
from 11:41	karana Chatushpada
from 12:21	nakshatra Shravana
from 14:56	yoga Vyatipata
from 21:49	karana Naga
from 07:56 (07.02)	tithi Shukla-pratipat
from 07:56 (07.02)	karana Kimstughna

Sun and Moon

Dawn	07:35
Sunrise	08:15
Noon	12:43
Sunset	17:12
End of twilight	17:52
Moonrise	07:45
Moonset	16:16
Day length	8 h 57 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 11:41	from 12:21

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, Uttara-Ashadha (08:15–12:21) is good for sowing.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Shravana (12:21–17:12) is good for sowing.
Shakuni 08:15–11:41: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it (it is suitable for sowing).
Chatushpada 11:41–17:12: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Krishna-chaturdashi 08:15–11:41: according to the Kalaprakashika, ploughing on Chaturdashi puts the owner’s life in danger.

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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 11:41–07:56 (07.02)
the kshaya tithi does not touch sunrise — the festival is on the day it begins

Bhaumvati Amavasya · Pitris (ancestors)

A new moon on a Tuesday (Bhauma — Mars): a day of ancestor rites and of propitiating Mars; it is believed to help free one from debts.

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 11:41–07:56 (07.02)
the kshaya tithi does not touch sunrise — the festival is on the day it begins

Muhurta

Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 08:15–12:21 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:56–08:13 (07.02)

Anandadi: Padma 08:15–13:46 Anandadi: Lumbaka 13:46–08:13 (07.02)

Gandanta (tithi): 07:35–08:16 (07.02)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	06:14–07:14
Abhijit Muhurta	12:25–13:01
Vijaya Muhurta	14:13–14:49
Godhuli	17:12–17:42
Pradosha	17:12–20:12
Nishitha	00:12–01:12 (07.02)
Amrita Kalam	00:15–01:39 (07.02)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	14:58–16:05
Yamaganda	10:29–11:36
Gulika Kalam	12:43–13:51
Dur Muhurta	10:02–10:38, 23:12–00:12 (07.02)
Varjyam	15:51–17:15

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 08:15–08:36, 09:20–10:01, 10:56–17:12

Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha until 12:21, Shravana from 12:21; tithi Krishna-chaturdashi until 11:41, Amavasya from 11:41; lagna Makara 08:15, Kumbha 08:36, Mina 09:20, Mesha 10:01, Vrishabha 10:56, Mithuna 12:28, Karka 14:56

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Uttara-Ashadha (until 12:21) — improved health; Shravana (from 12:21) — bodily development (physical growth); Tuesday — harm to longevity.

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

Krishna-chaturdashi 08:15–11:41: a Rikta and Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Amavasya 11:41–17:12: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Vyatipata 14:56–17:12: auspicious undertakings, including haircuts, are avoided during this yoga (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −6

Avoid starting important matters: Krishna Chaturdashi, Kshaya tithi

+2 Yoga Siddhi 08:15–14:56+1 Anandadi: Padma 08:15–13:46+1 Auspicious nakshatra 08:15–12:210 Anandadi: Lumbaka 13:46–08:13 (07.02)−1 Vyatipata 14:56–08:13 (07.02)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−2 Kshaya tithi−3 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 08:15–12:21−3 Krishna Chaturdashi 08:15–11:41

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

Panchanga at sunrise 08:15

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Samvartaka Yoga, Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra)
Month	Magha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Dundubhi (No. 56) · Shaka 2024 · Vikram 2159 more
Period	Magha Gupta Navaratri, day 1
Festivals	Magha Gupta Navaratri

At sunrise 08:13

Tithi	1Shukla-pratipat (Nanda, Brahma) · until 04:08 (08.02) more
Nakshatra	Shravana, pada 4 (movable, Shri Vishnu, Moon) · until 09:21 more
Yoga	Vyatipata (“calamity, downfall”, inauspicious) · until 10:36 more
Karana	Kimstughna (fixed) · until 18:02 more
Vara	Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Makara (Capricorn), Moon: Makara (Capricorn)

Changes during the day

from 09:21	nakshatra Dhanishtha
from 10:36	yoga Variyana
from 18:02	karana Bava
from 04:08 (08.02)	tithi Shukla-dvitya
from 04:08 (08.02)	karana Balava
from 06:16 (08.02)	yoga Parigha
from 06:19 (08.02)	nakshatra Shatabhisha

Sun and Moon

Dawn	07:33
Sunrise	08:13
Noon	12:43
Sunset	17:14
End of twilight	17:54
Moonrise	08:03
Moonset	17:56
Day length	9 h 01 min

Sky

New moon (Amavasya)	07:56

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 09:21

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, Shravana (08:13–09:21) is good for sowing.
Kimstughna 08:13–17:14: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

Magha Gupta Navaratri · Durga

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

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 07:56–04:08 (08.02)
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Ghatasthapana: 08:13–11:13

Magha Gupta Navaratri, day 1

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:08–08:11 (08.02)

Samvartaka Yoga 08:13–04:08 (08.02) Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 09:21–06:19 (08.02)

Anandadi: Chhatra 08:13–09:21 Anandadi: Mitra 09:21–06:19 (08.02) Anandadi: Manasa 06:19–08:11 (08.02)

Dosha-free Panchaka: 19:50–21:32 (11.02)
Gandanta (tithi): 07:35–08:16

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	06:13–07:13
Abhijit Muhurta	none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday
Vijaya Muhurta	14:14–14:50
Godhuli	17:14–17:44
Pradosha	17:14–20:14
Nishitha	00:13–01:12 (08.02)
Amrita Kalam	21:14–22:38

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	12:43–13:51
Yamaganda	09:20–10:28
Gulika Kalam	11:36–12:43
Dur Muhurta	12:25–13:02
Varjyam	12:51–14:15

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 10:36–17:14

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 10:36–17:14
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 10:36–17:14
Bathing, washing hair	average throughout the daytime

Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Shravana until 09:21, Dhanishtha from 09:21; tithi Shukla-pratipat; lagna Makara 08:13, Kumbha 08:32, Mina 09:16, Mesha 09:57, Vrishabha 10:52, Mithuna 12:24, Karka 14:52

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Shravana (until 09:21) — bodily development (physical growth); Dhanishtha (from 09:21) — longevity (increased vitality); Wednesday — favour of the authorities.

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

Vyatipata 08:13–10:36: auspicious undertakings, including haircuts, are avoided during this yoga (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −4

+1 Anandadi: Mitra 09:21–06:19 (08.02)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 08:13–09:21+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Yoga Variyana 10:36–06:16 (08.02)−1 Vyatipata 08:13–10:36−1 Gandanta 08:13–08:16−3 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 09:21–06:19 (08.02)−3 Samvartaka Yoga 08:13–04:08 (08.02)

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

Panchanga at sunrise 08:13

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Auspicious nakshatra, Auspicious weekday; cons: Panchaka, Yoga Parigha
Month	Magha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Dundubhi (No. 56) · Shaka 2024 · Vikram 2159 more
Period	Magha Gupta Navaratri, day 2
Festivals	Chandra Darshan

At sunrise 08:11

Tithi	2Shukla-dvitya (Bhadra, Vidhatr) · until 00:29 (09.02) more
Nakshatra	Shatabhisha, pada 1 (movable, Varuna, Rahu) · until 03:27 (09.02) more
Yoga	Parigha (“bolt, barrier”, inauspicious) · until 02:04 (09.02) more
Karana	Balava (movable) · until 14:17 more
Vara	Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Makara (Capricorn), Moon: Kumbha (Aquarius)

Changes during the day

from 14:17	karana Kaulava
from 00:29 (09.02)	tithi Shukla-tritya
from 00:29 (09.02)	karana Taitila
from 02:04 (09.02)	yoga Shiva
from 03:27 (09.02)	nakshatra Purva-Bhadra

Sun and Moon

Dawn	07:31
Sunrise	08:11
Noon	12:43
Sunset	17:17
End of twilight	17:56
Moonrise	08:17
Moonset	19:33
Day length	9 h 06 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Shatabhisha (08:11–17:17) is good for sowing.

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Festivals and periods

Chandra Darshan · Chandra (the Moon)

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

Rule: first visible lunar crescent, 17:17–19:33
Crescent Moon above the horizon after sunset: 17:17–19:33

Magha Gupta Navaratri, day 2

Muhurta

Anandadi: Vajra 08:11–03:27 (09.02) Anandadi: Mudgara 03:27–08:08 (09.02)

Dosha-free Panchaka: 19:50 (07.02)–21:32 (11.02)

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 (09.02)
Amrita Kalam	21:07–22:31

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	13:52–15:00
Yamaganda	08:11–09:19
Gulika Kalam	10:27–11:35
Dur Muhurta	11:13–11:49, 14:51–15:27
Varjyam	12:40–14:04

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 08:11–08:28, 09:12–09:53, 10:48–17:17

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

Cutting hair, shaving	good 08:11–08:28, 09:12–09:53, 10:48–17:17
Cutting fingernails	good 08:11–08:28, 09:12–09:53, 10:48–17:17
Cutting toenails	average throughout the daytime
Bathing, washing hair	good 08:11–08:28, 09:12–09:53, 10:48–17:17

Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Shatabhisha; tithi Shukla-dvitya; lagna Makara 08:11, Kumbha 08:28, Mina 09:12, Mesha 09:53, Vrishabha 10:48, Mithuna 12:20, Karka 14:49

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Shatabhisha — gaining strength; Thursday — success.

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 Auspicious nakshatra 08:11–03:27 (09.02)+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 08:11–00:29 (09.02)−1 Anandadi: Vajra 08:11–03:27 (09.02)−1 Yoga Parigha 08:11–16:10−1 Panchaka all day

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

Panchanga at sunrise 08:11

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Yoga Shiva, Auspicious weekday; cons: Fierce or sharp nakshatra, Panchaka
Month	Magha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Dundubhi (No. 56) · Shaka 2024 · Vikram 2159 more
Period	Magha Gupta Navaratri, day 3

At sunrise 08:08

Tithi	3Shukla-tritya (Jaya, Vishnu) · until 21:09 more
Nakshatra	Purva-Bhadra, pada 1 (fierce, Aja Ekapad - sunbeam or lightning strike, Jupiter) · until 00:56 (10.02) more
Yoga	Shiva (“auspicious, benevolent”, auspicious) · until 22:08 more
Karana	Taitila (movable) · until 10:46 more
Vara	Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Makara (Capricorn), Moon: Kumbha (Aquarius)

Changes during the day

from 10:46	karana Gara
from 21:09	tithi Shukla-chaturti
from 21:09	karana Vanija
from 22:08	yoga Siddha
from 00:56 (10.02)	nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra
from 07:40 (10.02)	karana Vishti

Sun and Moon

Dawn	07:29
Sunrise	08:08
Noon	12:43
Sunset	17:19
End of twilight	17:58
Moonrise	08:30
Moonset	21:07
Day length	9 h 10 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Bhadra (08:08–17:19) is good for root crops.

more — lunar calendar for gardeners

Festivals and periods

Magha Gupta Navaratri, day 3

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 00:56–08:06 (10.02)

Anandadi: Dhwaja 00:56–08:06 (10.02) Anandadi: Dhwanksha 08:08–00:56 (10.02)

Bhadra on earth: 07:40–18:18 (10.02); Bhadra Mukha 07:44–09:29 (10.02); Bhadra Puchha 17:15–18:18 (10.02)
Dosha-free Panchaka: 19:50 (07.02)–21:32 (11.02)

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 (10.02)
Amrita Kalam	17:46–19:12

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	11:35–12:44
Yamaganda	15:01–16:10
Gulika Kalam	09:17–10:26
Dur Muhurta	09:59–10:35, 13:02–13:39
Varjyam	09:11–10:37

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 Purva-Bhadra; tithi Shukla-tritya; lagna Makara 08:08, Kumbha 08:25, Mina 09:08, Mesha 09:49, Vrishabha 10:44, Mithuna 12:16, Karka 14:45

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Purva-Bhadra — facing death (dangers); Friday — universal respect.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = 0

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

+1 Yoga Shiva 08:08–22:08+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 08:08–21:09−1 Anandadi: Dhwanksha 08:08–00:56 (10.02)−1 Panchaka all day−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 08:08–00:56 (10.02)

Panchanga at sunrise 08:08

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Bhadra on earth, Rikta tithi
Month	Magha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Dundubhi (No. 56) · Shaka 2024 · Vikram 2159 more
Period	Magha Gupta Navaratri, day 4
Festivals	Vinayaka Chaturthi

At sunrise 08:06

Tithi	4Shukla-chaturti (Rikta, Yama) · until 18:18 more
Nakshatra	Uttara-Bhadra, pada 2 (fixed, Ahirbudhyana (Serpent of the Deep - Milky Way under the horizon), Saturn) · until 22:54 more
Yoga	Siddha (“perfected, accomplished”, auspicious) · until 18:36 more
Karana	Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 18:18 more
Vara	Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Makara (Capricorn), Moon: Mina (Pisces)

Changes during the day

from 18:18	tithi Shukla-panchami
from 18:18	karana Bava
from 18:36	yoga Sadhya
from 22:54	nakshatra Revati
from 05:06 (11.02)	karana Balava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	07:27
Sunrise	08:06
Noon	12:43
Sunset	17:21
End of twilight	18:00
Moonrise	08:41
Moonset	22:39
Day length	9 h 14 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Bhadra (08:06–17:21) is good for sowing.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 08:06–17:21: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

Vinayaka Chaturthi · Ganesha

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

Rule: madhyahna vyapini: midday (the 3rd fifth of the daytime), 11:48–13:39
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Magha Gupta Navaratri, day 4

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:06–18:18 Ravi Yoga 08:06–22:54

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 18:18–08:04 (11.02) Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 22:54–08:04 (11.02)

Anandadi: Prajapati 22:54–08:04 (11.02) Anandadi: Dhumra 08:06–22:54

Bhadra on earth: 07:40–18:18; Bhadra Mukha 07:44–09:29; Bhadra Puchha 17:15–18:18
Dosha-free Panchaka: 19:50 (07.02)–21:32 (11.02)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	06:08–07:07
Abhijit Muhurta	12:25–13:02
Vijaya Muhurta	14:16–14:53
Godhuli	17:21–17:50
Pradosha	17:21–20:18
Nishitha	00:13–01:12 (11.02)
Amrita Kalam	18:31–19:58

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	10:25–11:34
Yamaganda	13:53–15:02
Gulika Kalam	08:06–09:16
Dur Muhurta	08:06–08:43, 08:43–09:20
Varjyam	09:43–11:11

Haircut and shaving

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

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

Cutting hair, shaving	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Bathing, washing hair	average 09:04–09:45, 10:40–17:21

Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra; tithi Shukla-chaturti; lagna Makara 08:06, Kumbha 08:21, Mina 09:04, Mesha 09:45, Vrishabha 10:40, Mithuna 12:12, Karka 14:41

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

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

Shukla-chaturti 08:06–17:21: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Bhadra on earth 08:06–17:21: no shaving or haircuts during Vishti Karana (according to the Muhurta Chintamani, Bhadra does harm when it is on earth; in heaven and in the netherworld its influence on earth is weak).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −1

Avoid starting important matters: Bhadra on earth

+2 Yoga Siddha 08:06–18:36+2 Ravi Yoga 08:06–22:54+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:06–18:18+1 Auspicious nakshatra 08:06–22:54−1 Anandadi: Dhumra 08:06–22:54−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Panchaka all day−2 Rikta tithi 08:06–18:18−3 Bhadra on earth 08:06–18:18

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 08:06

Summary	Favourable day — Anandadi: Vardhamana, Auspicious nakshatra; auspicious time — until 16:05
Month	Magha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Dundubhi (No. 56) · Shaka 2024 · Vikram 2159 more
Period	Magha Gupta Navaratri, day 5
Festivals	Vasant Panchami (Saraswati Puja) · Skanda Shashti

At sunrise 08:04

Tithi	5Shukla-panchami (Purna, Soma) · until 16:05 more
Nakshatra	Revati, pada 2 (soft, Pushan (Prosperous), Mercury) · until 21:32 more Gandamula
Yoga	Sadhya (“attainable, amenable”, auspicious) · until 15:35 more
Karana	Balava (movable) · until 16:05 more
Vara	Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Makara (Capricorn), Moon: Mina (Pisces)

Changes during the day

from 15:35	yoga Shubha
from 16:05	tithi Shukla-shashti
from 16:05	karana Kaulava
from 21:32	nakshatra Ashwini
from 03:14 (12.02)	karana Taitila

Sun and Moon

Dawn	07:25
Sunrise	08:04
Noon	12:43
Sunset	17:23
End of twilight	18:02
Moonrise	08:54
Moonset	none
Day length	9 h 18 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 16:05

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Revati (08:04–17:23) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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Festivals and periods

Vasant Panchami (Saraswati Puja) · Saraswati

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

Rule: purvahna vyapini: before noon, 08:04–12:44
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Skanda Shashti · Skanda (Murugan, Kartikeya)

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

Rule: the tithi begins between sunrise and sunset, 16:05–08:02 (12.02)
the tithi begins between sunrise and sunset

Magha Gupta Navaratri, day 5

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 21:32–08:02 (12.02) Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 21:32–08:02 (12.02)

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 16:05–08:02 (12.02)

Anandadi: Vardhamana 08:04–21:32 Anandadi: Ananda 21:32–08:02 (12.02)

Dosha-free Panchaka: 19:50 (07.02)–21:32
Gandanta (tithi): 15:43–16:27
Gandanta (nakshatra): 15:49–03:18 (12.02)
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Revati

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	06:06–07:05
Abhijit Muhurta	12:25–13:02
Vijaya Muhurta	14:17–14:54
Godhuli	17:23–17:52
Pradosha	17:23–20:19
Nishitha	00:13–01:12 (12.02)
Amrita Kalam	19:16–20:47

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	16:13–17:23
Yamaganda	12:44–13:54
Gulika Kalam	15:03–16:13
Dur Muhurta	16:09–16:46
Varjyam	10:13–11:44

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 Sunday; nakshatra Revati; tithi Shukla-panchami until 16:05, Shukla-shashti from 16:05; lagna Makara 08:04, Kumbha 08:17, Mina 09:00, Mesha 09:41, Vrishabha 10:36, Mithuna 12:08, Karka 14:37

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Favourable day · score S = +3

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

Auspicious time ends by 16:05

+1 Anandadi: Vardhamana 08:04–21:32+1 Auspicious nakshatra 08:04–21:32+1 Yoga Sadhya 08:04–15:35+1 Auspicious tithi 08:04–16:050 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 16:05–08:02 (12.02)−1 Panchaka 08:04–21:32

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

Panchanga at sunrise 08:04

Summary	Best day — Yoga Shubha, Ravi Yoga; auspicious time — until 13:09
Month	Magha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Dundubhi (No. 56) · Shaka 2024 · Vikram 2159 more
Period	Magha Gupta Navaratri, day 6

At sunrise 08:02

Tithi	6Shukla-shashti (Nanda, Kartikeya) · until 14:36 more
Nakshatra	Ashwini, pada 2 (light, Ashwini Kumara, Ketu) · until 20:55 more Gandamula
Yoga	Shubha (“goodness, happiness”, auspicious) · until 13:09 more
Karana	Taitila (movable) · until 14:36 more
Vara	Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Makara (Capricorn), Moon: Mesha (Aries)

Changes during the day

from 13:09	yoga Shukla
from 14:36	tithi Shukla-saptami
from 14:36	karana Gara
from 20:55	nakshatra Bharani
from 02:10 (13.02)	karana Vanija

Sun and Moon

Dawn	07:23
Sunrise	08:02
Noon	12:43
Sunset	17:25
End of twilight	18:04
Moonrise	09:09
Moonset	00:08
Day length	9 h 23 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 14:36

more — lunar calendar for gardeners

Festivals and periods

Magha Gupta Navaratri, day 6

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 08:02–20:55

Hutashana Yoga 08:02–14:36 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:02–14:36 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 14:36–08:00 (13.02)

Anandadi: Chara 20:55–08:00 (13.02) Anandadi: Rakshasa 08:02–20:55

Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Ashwini

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	06:05–07:03
Abhijit Muhurta	12:25–13:02
Vijaya Muhurta	14:18–14:55
Godhuli	17:25–17:54
Pradosha	17:25–20:20
Nishitha	00:13–01:12 (13.02)
Amrita Kalam	13:54–15:28

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	09:12–10:23
Yamaganda	11:33–12:44
Gulika Kalam	13:54–15:04
Dur Muhurta	13:02–13:40, 14:55–15:33
Varjyam	17:01–18:35, 06:36–08:13 (13.02)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 14:36–17:25

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	good 14:36–17:25
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	good 14:36–17:25
Bathing, washing hair	good 08:56–09:38, 10:32–17:25

Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Ashwini; tithi Shukla-shashti until 14:36, Shukla-saptami from 14:36; lagna Makara 08:02, Kumbha 08:13, Mina 08:56, Mesha 09:38, Vrishabha 10:32, Mithuna 12:04, Karka 14:33

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Best day · score S = +5

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

Auspicious time ends by 13:09

+2 Yoga Shubha 08:02–13:09+2 Ravi Yoga 08:02–20:55+1 Auspicious nakshatra 08:02–20:55+1 Auspicious weekday0 Auspicious tithi 14:36–08:00 (13.02)0 Hutashana Yoga 08:02–14:36 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 14:36–08:00 (13.02) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:02–14:36 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Anandadi: Rakshasa 08:02–20:55

Panchanga at sunrise 08:02

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Hutashana Yoga
Month	Magha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Dundubhi (No. 56) · Shaka 2024 · Vikram 2159 more
Period	Magha Gupta Navaratri, day 7
Festivals	Ratha Saptami (Surya Jayanti)

At sunrise 08:00

Tithi	7Shukla-saptami (Bhadra, Indra) · until 13:56 more
Nakshatra	Bharani, pada 2 (fierce, Yama (Dharma-raja), Venus) · until 21:07 more
Yoga	Shukla (“bright, pure”, auspicious) · until 11:22 more
Karana	Vanija (movable) · until 13:56 more
Vara	Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Makara (Capricorn), Moon: Mesha (Aries)

Changes during the day

from 11:22	yoga Brahma
from 13:56	tithi Shukla-ashtami
from 13:56	karana Vishti
from 21:07	nakshatra Krittika
from 01:55 (14.02)	karana Bava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	07:21
Sunrise	08:00
Noon	12:43
Sunset	17:27
End of twilight	18:06
Moonrise	09:28
Moonset	01:36
Day length	9 h 27 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 13:56

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Bharani (08:00–17:27) is good for root crops.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 13:56–17:27: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

Ratha Saptami (Surya Jayanti) · Surya

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

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 14:36 (12.02)–13:56
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Magha Gupta Navaratri, day 7

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 13:56–07:58 (14.02) Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 21:07–07:58 (14.02)

Hutashana Yoga 08:00–13:56 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:00–13:56 Jwalamukhi Yoga 21:07–07:58 (14.02)

Anandadi: Musala 08:00–21:07 Anandadi: Gada 21:07–07:58 (14.02)

Bhadra in heaven: 13:56–01:55 (14.02); Bhadra Puchha 15:45–16:57; Bhadra Mukha 16:57–18:58

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	06:03–07:02
Abhijit Muhurta	12:25–13:03
Vijaya Muhurta	14:18–14:56
Godhuli	17:27–17:56
Pradosha	17:27–20:21
Nishitha	00:14–01:12 (14.02)
Amrita Kalam	16:17–17:53

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	15:06–16:17
Yamaganda	10:22–11:33
Gulika Kalam	12:44–13:55
Dur Muhurta	09:53–10:31, 23:16–00:14 (14.02)
Varjyam	06:36–08:13

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 08:52–09:34, 10:28–13:56

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 08:52–09:34, 10:28–13:56
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 08:52–09:34, 10:28–13:56
Bathing, washing hair	average 08:52–09:34, 10:28–13:56

Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Bharani; tithi Shukla-saptami until 13:56, Shukla-ashtami from 13:56; lagna Makara 08:00, Kumbha 08:09, Mina 08:52, Mesha 09:34, Vrishabha 10:28, Mithuna 12:00, Karka 14:29

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

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

Shukla-ashtami 13:56–17:27: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −4

+1 Yoga Brahma 11:22–07:58 (14.02)+1 Auspicious tithi 08:00–13:56+1 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 13:56–07:58 (14.02)0 Ashtami 13:56–07:58 (14.02)−1 Vishti (Bhadra) 13:56–01:55 (14.02)−1 Anandadi: Musala 08:00–21:07−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 08:00–21:07−2 Hutashana Yoga 08:00–13:56−2 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:00–13:56

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, Krakacha Yoga
Month	Magha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Dundubhi (No. 56) · Shaka 2024 · Vikram 2159 more
Period	Magha Gupta Navaratri, day 8
Festivals	Bhishma Ashtami · Kumbha Sankranti · Masik Durgashtami

At sunrise 07:58

Tithi	8Shukla-ashtami (Jaya, Vasus) · until 14:06 more
Nakshatra	Krittika, pada 2 (mixed, Agni, Sun) · until 22:06 more
Yoga	Brahma (“Brahma, sacred knowledge”, auspicious) · until 10:14 more
Karana	Bava (movable) · until 14:06 more
Vara	Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Makara (Capricorn), Moon: Vrishabha (Taurus)

Changes during the day

from 10:14	yoga Indra
from 14:06	tithi Shukla-navami
from 14:06	karana Balava
from 22:06	nakshatra Rohini
from 02:29 (15.02)	karana Kaulava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	07:19
Sunrise	07:58
Noon	12:43
Sunset	17:30
End of twilight	18:08
Moonrise	09:55
Moonset	02:58
Day length	9 h 32 min

Sky

Kumbha Sankranti	19:26 — the Sun enters Kumbha (Aquarius)

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 14:06

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 (07:58–17:30) is good for root crops.

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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), 11:46–13:41
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Kumbha Sankranti · Surya

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

Rule: by the moment of Sankranti, 13:02–17:30
on the day the Sun enters the sign

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 13:56 (13.02)–14:06
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Magha Gupta Navaratri, day 8

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 07:58–22:06 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day Ravi Yoga 22:06–07:55 (15.02)

Hutashana Yoga 07:58–14:06 Jwalamukhi Yoga 07:58–14:06 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:58–14:06 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 14:06–22:06 Krakacha Yoga 14:06–07:55 (15.02) Jwalamukhi Yoga 22:06–07:55 (15.02)

Anandadi: Siddhi 07:58–22:06 Anandadi: Shubha 22:06–07:55 (15.02)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	06:02–07:00
Abhijit Muhurta	none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday
Vijaya Muhurta	14:19–14:57
Godhuli	17:30–17:59
Pradosha	17:30–20:23
Nishitha	00:14–01:11 (15.02)
Amrita Kalam	19:36–21:16

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	12:44–13:55
Yamaganda	09:09–10:21
Gulika Kalam	11:32–12:44
Dur Muhurta	12:25–13:03
Varjyam	09:37–11:16

Haircut and shaving

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

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

Cutting hair, shaving	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Bathing, washing hair	average 07:58–17:24

Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Krittika; tithi Shukla-ashtami until 14:06, Shukla-navami from 14:06; lagna Makara 07:58, Kumbha 08:05, Mina 08:48, Mesha 09:30, Vrishabha 10:24, Mithuna 11:56, Karka 14:25, Simha 17:24

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

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

Shukla-ashtami 07:58–14:06: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Shukla-navami 14:06–17:30: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Sankranti at 19:26 — a Parva day: no haircuts or shaving on this day (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = +5

Avoid starting important matters: Sankranti day

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day+2 Yoga Brahma 07:58–10:14+1 Anandadi: Siddhi 07:58–22:06+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 07:58–22:060 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 14:06–22:06 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Hutashana Yoga 07:58–14:06 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Jwalamukhi Yoga 07:58–14:06 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:58–14:06 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Ashtami 07:58–14:06−1 Sankranti day−1 Krakacha Yoga 14:06–07:55 (15.02)

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

Panchanga at sunrise 07:58

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	Dundubhi (No. 56) · Shaka 2024 · Vikram 2159 more
Festivals	Madhva Navami

At sunrise 07:55

Tithi	9Shukla-navami (Rikta, Serpent (Naga)) · until 15:03 more
Nakshatra	Rohini, pada 2 (fixed, Prajapati (Brahma - Creator), Moon) · until 23:49 more
Yoga	Indra (“Indra, lord”, auspicious) · until 09:43 more
Karana	Kaulava (movable) · until 15:03 more
Vara	Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Kumbha (Aquarius), Moon: Vrishabha (Taurus)

Changes during the day

from 09:43	yoga Vaidhriti
from 15:03	tithi Shukla-dashami
from 15:03	karana Taitila
from 23:49	nakshatra Mrigashirsha
from 03:47 (16.02)	karana Gara

Sun and Moon

Dawn	07:17
Sunrise	07:55
Noon	12:43
Sunset	17:32
End of twilight	18:10
Moonrise	10:33
Moonset	04:10
Day length	9 h 36 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 15:03

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, Rohini (07:55–17:32) is good for sowing.

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Festivals and periods

Madhva Navami · Madhvacharya

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

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 14:06 (14.02)–15:03
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga all day Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 15:03–07:53 (16.02)

Hutashana Yoga 07:55–15:03 Jwalamukhi Yoga 07:55–15:03 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:55–15:03

Anandadi: Utpata 07:55–23:49 Anandadi: Mrityu 23:49–07:53 (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 (16.02)
Amrita Kalam	20:23–22:06

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	13:56–15:08
Yamaganda	07:55–09:07
Gulika Kalam	10:20–11:32
Dur Muhurta	11:08–11:46, 14:58–15:37
Varjyam	15:15–16:58, 05:57–07:43 (16.02)

Haircut and shaving

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

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

Cutting hair, shaving	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Bathing, washing hair	good 15:03–17:20

Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Rohini; tithi Shukla-navami until 15:03, Shukla-dashami from 15:03; lagna Makara 07:55, Kumbha 08:01, Mina 08:44, Mesha 09:26, Vrishabha 10:20, Mithuna 11:52, Karka 14:21, Simha 17:20

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

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

Shukla-navami 07:55–15:03: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Vaidhriti 09:43–17:32: 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 = +1

Avoid starting important matters: Vaidhriti

+2 Yoga Indra 07:55–09:43+2 Ravi Yoga all day+1 Auspicious nakshatra 07:55–23:49+1 Auspicious weekday0 Auspicious tithi 15:03–07:53 (16.02)0 Anandadi: Utpata 07:55–23:49 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Hutashana Yoga 07:55–15:03 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Jwalamukhi Yoga 07:55–15:03 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:55–15:03 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 15:03–07:53 (16.02) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−2 Rikta tithi 07:55–15:03−3 Vaidhriti 09:43–07:53 (16.02)

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

Panchanga at sunrise 07:55

Summary	Best day — Ravi Yoga, Anandadi: Manasa; auspicious time — after 09:44
Month	Magha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Dundubhi (No. 56) · Shaka 2024 · Vikram 2159 more

At sunrise 07:53

Tithi	10Shukla-dashami (Purna, Dharma) · until 16:40 more
Nakshatra	Mrigashirsha, pada 2 (soft, Soma (Chandra, Moon), Mars) · until 02:08 (17.02) more
Yoga	Vaidhriti (“without support, discord”, inauspicious) · until 09:44 more
Karana	Gara (movable) · until 16:40 more
Vara	Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Kumbha (Aquarius), Moon: Vrishabha (Taurus)

Changes during the day

from 09:44	yoga Vishkambha
from 16:40	tithi Shukla-ekadashi
from 16:40	karana Vanija
from 02:08 (17.02)	nakshatra Ardra
from 05:41 (17.02)	karana Vishti

Sun and Moon

Dawn	07:15
Sunrise	07:53
Noon	12:43
Sunset	17:34
End of twilight	18:13
Moonrise	11:23
Moonset	05:09
Day length	9 h 40 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 16:40

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Mrigashirsha (07:53–17:34) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 07:53–02:08 (17.02) Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 16:40–07:51 (17.02)

Hutashana Yoga 07:53–16:40

Anandadi: Manasa 07:53–02:08 (17.02) Anandadi: Padma 02:08–07:51 (17.02)

Bhadra in heaven: 05:41–18:49 (17.02); Bhadra Puchha 10:58–12:17 (17.02); Bhadra Mukha 12:17–14:28 (17.02)
Gandanta (tithi): 16:15–17:07

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 (17.02)
Amrita Kalam	16:29–18:14

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	11:31–12:44
Yamaganda	15:09–16:21
Gulika Kalam	09:06–10:18
Dur Muhurta	09:49–10:28, 13:03–13:42
Varjyam	none on this day

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 10:16–17:16

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

Cutting hair, shaving	good 10:16–17:16
Cutting fingernails	good 10:16–16:40
Cutting toenails	good 10:16–17:16
Bathing, washing hair	good 08:41–09:22, 10:16–17:16

Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Mrigashirsha; tithi Shukla-dashami until 16:40, Shukla-ekadashi from 16:40; lagna Makara 07:53, Kumbha 07:57, Mina 08:41, Mesha 09:22, Vrishabha 10:16, Mithuna 11:48, Karka 14:17, Simha 17:16

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

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

Vaidhriti 07:53–09:44: auspicious undertakings, including haircuts, are avoided during this yoga (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Best day · score S = +6

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

Auspicious time begins after 09:44

+2 Ravi Yoga 07:53–02:08 (17.02)+1 Anandadi: Manasa 07:53–02:08 (17.02)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 07:53–02:08 (17.02)+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 07:53–16:400 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 16:40–07:51 (17.02)0 Hutashana Yoga 07:53–16:40 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Vaidhriti 07:53–09:44

Panchanga at sunrise 07:53

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Vishti (Bhadra), Hutashana Yoga
Month	Magha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Dundubhi (No. 56) · Shaka 2024 · Vikram 2159 more
Festivals	Jaya Ekadashi (Bhaimi)

At sunrise 07:51

Tithi	11Shukla-ekadashi (Nanda, Rudra) · until 18:49 more
Nakshatra	Ardra, pada 1 (sharp, Rudra (Roaring, angry image of Shiva), Rahu) · until 04:53 (18.02) more
Yoga	Vishkambha (“prop, bolt”, inauspicious) · until 10:10 more
Karana	Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 18:49 more
Vara	Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Kumbha (Aquarius), Moon: Mithuna (Gemini)

Changes during the day

from 10:10	yoga Priti
from 18:49	tithi Shukla-dvadashi
from 18:49	karana Bava
from 04:53 (18.02)	nakshatra Punarvasu

Sun and Moon

Dawn	07:13
Sunrise	07:51
Noon	12:43
Sunset	17:36
End of twilight	18:15
Moonrise	12:26
Moonset	05:52
Day length	9 h 45 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:

Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 07:51–17:36: 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 16:40 (16.02)–18:49
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Parana (breaking the fast): 07:49–09:47 (18.02)

Muhurta

Tripushkar Yoga 04:53–07:49 (18.02)

Hutashana Yoga 07:51–18:49

Anandadi: Chhatra 04:53–07:49 (18.02) Anandadi: Mudgara 07:51–04:53 (18.02)

Bhadra in heaven: 05:41–18:49; Bhadra Puchha 10:58–12:17; Bhadra Mukha 12:17–14:28

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	05:57–06:54
Abhijit Muhurta	12:24–13:03
Vijaya Muhurta	14:21–15:00
Godhuli	17:36–18:05
Pradosha	17:36–20:27
Nishitha	00:14–01:11 (18.02)
Amrita Kalam	17:44–19:31

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	10:17–11:30
Yamaganda	13:57–15:10
Gulika Kalam	07:51–09:04
Dur Muhurta	07:51–08:30, 08:30–09:09
Varjyam	11:29–13:16

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 08:37–09:18, 10:12–17:12

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 08:37–09:18, 10:12–17:12
Cutting fingernails	bad throughout the daytime
Cutting toenails	average 08:37–09:18, 10:12–17:12
Bathing, washing hair	average throughout the daytime

Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Ardra; tithi Shukla-ekadashi; lagna Makara 07:51, Kumbha 07:53, Mina 08:37, Mesha 09:18, Vrishabha 10:12, Mithuna 11:45, Karka 14:13, Simha 17:12

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

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −5

+1 Auspicious tithi 07:51–18:49+1 Yoga Priti 10:10–07:49 (18.02)0 Tripushkar Yoga 04:53–07:49 (18.02)−1 Anandadi: Mudgara 07:51–04:53 (18.02)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 07:51–04:53 (18.02)−2 Hutashana Yoga 07:51–18:49−2 Vishti (Bhadra) 07:51–18:49

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	Avoid starting important matters — Krakacha Yoga, Hutashana Yoga
Month	Magha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Dundubhi (No. 56) · Shaka 2024 · Vikram 2159 more

At sunrise 07:49

Tithi	12Shukla-dvadashi (Bhadra, Sun (Ravi)) · until 21:18 more
Nakshatra	Punarvasu, pada 1 (movable, Aditi, Jupiter) · until 07:53 (19.02) more
Yoga	Priti (“love, affection”, auspicious) · until 10:54 more
Karana	Bava (movable) · until 08:02 more
Vara	Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Kumbha (Aquarius), Moon: Mithuna (Gemini)

Changes during the day

from 08:02	karana Balava
from 10:54	yoga Ayushman
from 21:18	tithi Shukla-triodashi
from 21:18	karana Kaulava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	07:10
Sunrise	07:49
Noon	12:43
Sunset	17:38
End of twilight	18:17
Moonrise	13:37
Moonset	06:23
Day length	9 h 49 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise

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

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

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Muhurta

Tripushkar Yoga 07:49–21:18

Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:49–21:18 Hutashana Yoga 07:49–21:18 Krakacha Yoga 07:49–21:18

Anandadi: Dhwaja all day

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 (19.02)
Amrita Kalam	05:11–06:59 (19.02)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	16:25–17:38
Yamaganda	12:43–13:57
Gulika Kalam	15:11–16:25
Dur Muhurta	16:20–16:59
Varjyam	18:23–20:11

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 08:33–09:14, 10:08–17:08

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

Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Punarvasu; tithi Shukla-dvadashi; lagna Makara 07:49, Kumbha 07:49, Mina 08:33, Mesha 09:14, Vrishabha 10:08, Mithuna 11:41, Karka 14:09, Simha 17:08

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −3

+1 Anandadi: Dhwaja all day+1 Auspicious nakshatra all day+1 Yoga Priti 07:49–10:540 Tripushkar Yoga 07:49–21:18−2 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:49–21:18−2 Hutashana Yoga 07:49–21:18−3 Krakacha Yoga 07:49–21:18

Panchanga at sunrise 07:49

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	Dundubhi (No. 56) · Shaka 2024 · Vikram 2159 more
Festivals	Soma Pradosha

At sunrise 07:46

Tithi	13Shukla-triodashi (Jaya, God of Love) · until 23:58 more
Nakshatra	Punarvasu, pada 4 (movable, Aditi, Jupiter) · until 07:53 more
Yoga	Ayushman (“long-lived”, auspicious) · until 11:49 more
Karana	Kaulava (movable) · until 10:38 more
Vara	Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Kumbha (Aquarius), Moon: Karka (Cancer)

Changes during the day

from 07:53	nakshatra Pushya
from 10:38	karana Taitila
from 11:49	yoga Saubhagya
from 23:58	tithi Shukla-chaturdashi
from 23:58	karana Gara

Sun and Moon

Dawn	07:08
Sunrise	07:46
Noon	12:43
Sunset	17:41
End of twilight	18:19
Moonrise	14:51
Moonset	06:44
Day length	9 h 54 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 07:53

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 (07:46–07:53) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Pushya (07:53–17:41) is good for sowing.

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Festivals and periods

Soma Pradosha · Shiva

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

Rule: pradosha vyapini: 3 muhurtas after sunset, 17:41–20:29
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 07:53–07:44 (20.02) Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 07:53–07:44 (20.02)

Anandadi: Prajapati 07:53–07:44 (20.02) Anandadi: Dhumra 07:46–07:53

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 (20.02)
Amrita Kalam	03:47–05:35 (20.02)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	09:01–10:15
Yamaganda	11:29–12:43
Gulika Kalam	13:58–15:12
Dur Muhurta	13:03–13:43, 15:02–15:42
Varjyam	16:56–18:44

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 08:29–09:10, 10:04–17:04

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

Cutting hair, shaving	good 08:29–09:10, 10:04–17:04
Cutting fingernails	average throughout the daytime
Cutting toenails	good 08:29–09:10, 10:04–17:04
Bathing, washing hair	good 08:29–09:10, 10:04–17:04

Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Punarvasu until 07:53, Pushya from 07:53; tithi Shukla-triodashi; lagna Kumbha 07:46, Mina 08:29, Mesha 09:10, Vrishabha 10:04, Mithuna 11:37, Karka 14:05, Simha 17:04

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Punarvasu (until 07:53) — strength of spirit (bravery, resilience); Pushya (from 07:53) — increase in wealth; Monday — clear, bright complexion.

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Best day · score S = +11

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

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 07:53–07:44 (20.02)+2 Ravi Yoga 07:53–07:44 (20.02)+2 Pushya 07:53–07:44 (20.02)+1 Anandadi: Prajapati 07:53–07:44 (20.02)+1 Yoga Ayushman 07:46–11:49+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 07:46–23:580 Anandadi: Dhumra 07:46–07:53

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

Panchanga at sunrise 07:46

Summary	Best day — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Pushya; auspicious time — after 11:01
Month	Magha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Dundubhi (No. 56) · Shaka 2024 · Vikram 2159 more

At sunrise 07:44

Tithi	14Shukla-chaturdashi (Rikta, Kali) · until 02:40 (21.02) more
Nakshatra	Pushya, pada 4 (light, Brhaspati, Saturn) · until 11:01 more
Yoga	Saubhagya (“good fortune, marital happiness”, auspicious) · until 12:49 more
Karana	Gara (movable) · until 13:19 more
Vara	Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Kumbha (Aquarius), Moon: Karka (Cancer)

Changes during the day

from 11:01	nakshatra Ashlesha
from 12:49	yoga Shobhana
from 13:19	karana Vanija
from 02:40 (21.02)	tithi Purnima
from 02:40 (21.02)	karana Vishti

Sun and Moon

Dawn	07:06
Sunrise	07:44
Noon	12:43
Sunset	17:43
End of twilight	18:21
Moonrise	16:06
Moonset	06:59
Day length	9 h 58 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 11:01

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Pushya (07:44–11:01) is good for sowing.
Shukla-chaturdashi 07:44–17:43: according to the Kalaprakashika, ploughing on Chaturdashi puts the owner’s life in danger.

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Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 07:44–11:01 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 11:01–07:42 (21.02)

Anandadi: Vardhamana 07:44–11:01 Anandadi: Ananda 11:01–07:42 (21.02)

Bhadra on earth: 02:40–14:06 (21.02); Bhadra Puchha 11:18–12:38 (21.02); Bhadra Mukha 12:38–14:51 (21.02)
Gandanta (nakshatra): 07:20–20:52 (21.02)

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	17:43–20:30
Nishitha	00:14–01:10 (21.02)
Amrita Kalam	none on this day

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	15:13–16:28
Yamaganda	10:14–11:28
Gulika Kalam	12:43–13:58
Dur Muhurta	09:44–10:24, 23:18–00:14 (21.02)
Varjyam	01:28–03:16 (21.02)

Haircut and shaving

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

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

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

Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Pushya until 11:01, Ashlesha from 11:01; tithi Shukla-chaturdashi; lagna Kumbha 07:44, Mina 08:25, Mesha 09:06, Vrishabha 10:01, Mithuna 11:33, Karka 14:01, Simha 17:00

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Pushya (until 11:01) — increase in wealth; Ashlesha (from 11:01) — physical affliction (suffering); Tuesday — harm to longevity.

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

Shukla-chaturdashi 07:44–17:43: a Rikta and Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Best day · score S = +5

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

Auspicious time begins after 11:01

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 11:01–07:42 (21.02)+2 Pushya 07:44–11:01+2 Ravi Yoga 07:44–11:01+1 Anandadi: Vardhamana 07:44–11:01+1 Yoga Saubhagya 07:44–12:49−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 11:01–07:42 (21.02)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−2 Rikta tithi 07:44–02:40 (21.02)

Panchanga at sunrise 07:44

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Bhadra on earth, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
Month	Magha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Dundubhi (No. 56) · Shaka 2024 · Vikram 2159 more
Festivals	Magha Purnima (Maghi)

At sunrise 07:42

Tithi	15Purnima (Purna, Vishvedevas) · until 05:15 (22.02) more
Nakshatra	Ashlesha, pada 4 (sharp, Naga - the lord of snakes (Sharpa), Mercury) · until 14:06 more Gandamula
Yoga	Shobhana (“splendid, beautiful”, auspicious) · until 13:47 more
Karana	Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 15:59 more
Vara	Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Kumbha (Aquarius), Moon: Karka (Cancer)

Changes during the day

from 13:47	yoga Atiganda
from 14:06	nakshatra Magha
from 15:59	karana Bava
from 05:15 (22.02)	tithi Krishna-pratipat
from 05:15 (22.02)	karana Balava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	07:04
Sunrise	07:42
Noon	12:43
Sunset	17:45
End of twilight	18:23
Moonrise	17:20
Moonset	07:11
Day length	10 h 03 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 14:06

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 (14:06–17:45) is good for sowing, for root crops.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 07:42–15:59: 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 02:40–05:15 (22.02)
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 09:54–14:06

Samvartaka Yoga 05:15–07:39 (22.02)

Anandadi: Chara 14:06–07:39 (22.02) Anandadi: Rakshasa 07:42–14:06

Bhadra on earth: 02:40–15:59; Bhadra Puchha 11:18–12:38; Bhadra Mukha 12:38–14:51
Gandanta (nakshatra): 07:20–20:52
Gandanta (tithi): 04:49–05:42 (22.02)
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Ashlesha

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	05:50–06:46
Abhijit Muhurta	none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday
Vijaya Muhurta	14:24–15:04
Godhuli	17:45–18:13
Pradosha	17:45–20:32
Nishitha	00:14–01:10 (22.02)
Amrita Kalam	12:18–14:06

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	12:43–13:59
Yamaganda	08:57–10:12
Gulika Kalam	11:28–12:43
Dur Muhurta	12:23–13:03
Varjyam	03:35–05:23 (22.02)

Haircut and shaving

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

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

Cutting hair, shaving	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Bathing, washing hair	average 08:21–09:02, 09:57–16:56

Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Ashlesha until 14:06, Magha from 14:06; tithi Purnima; lagna Kumbha 07:42, Mina 08:21, Mesha 09:02, Vrishabha 09:57, Mithuna 11:29, Karka 13:57, Simha 16:56

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Ashlesha (until 14:06) — physical affliction (suffering); Magha (from 14:06) — loss of property; Wednesday — favour of the authorities.

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

Purnima 07:42–17:45: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Bhadra on earth 07:42–15:59: 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

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −3

Avoid starting important matters: Bhadra on earth

+1 Yoga Shobhana 07:42–13:47+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Ravi Yoga 09:54–14:060 Anandadi: Chara 14:06–07:39 (22.02)0 Yoga Atiganda 13:47–16:16−1 Anandadi: Rakshasa 07:42–14:06−1 Gandanta 07:42–20:52−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 07:42–14:06−3 Bhadra on earth 07:42–15:59

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

Panchanga at sunrise 07:42

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Auspicious weekday, Auspicious tithi; cons: Tryahasparsha, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
Month	Magha (amanta) · Phalguna (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Dundubhi (No. 56) · Shaka 2024 · Vikram 2159 more

At sunrise 07:39

Tithi	1Krishna-pratipat (Nanda, Brahma) · until 07:40 (23.02) more the tithi will also last until tomorrow’s sunrise (tryahasparsha)
Nakshatra	Magha, pada 3 (fierce, Pitris or Pitars - ancestors of the clan, forefathers, Ketu) · until 17:05 more Gandamula
Yoga	Atiganda (“great danger”, inauspicious) · until 14:38 more
Karana	Balava (movable) · until 18:29 more
Vara	Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Kumbha (Aquarius), Moon: Simha (Leo)

Changes during the day

from 14:38	yoga Sukarma
from 17:05	nakshatra Purva-Phalguni
from 18:29	karana Kaulava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	07:01
Sunrise	07:39
Noon	12:43
Sunset	17:47
End of twilight	18:25
Moonrise	18:34
Moonset	07:21
Day length	10 h 07 min

Sky

Full moon (Purnima)	05:15

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 17:05

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Magha (07:39–17:05) is good for sowing, for root crops.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Phalguni (17:05–17:47) is good for root crops.

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Muhurta

Anandadi: Musala 07:39–17:05 Anandadi: Gada 17:05–07:37 (23.02)

Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Magha

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	05:48–06:44
Abhijit Muhurta	12:23–13:03
Vijaya Muhurta	14:24–15:05
Godhuli	17:47–18:15
Pradosha	17:47–20:33
Nishitha	00:14–01:10 (23.02)
Amrita Kalam	14:23–16:11

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	13:59–15:15
Yamaganda	07:39–08:55
Gulika Kalam	10:11–11:27
Dur Muhurta	11:02–11:42, 15:05–15:45
Varjyam	02:00–03:47 (23.02)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 08:17–08:58, 09:53–16:52

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 08:17–08:58, 09:53–16:52
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 08:17–08:58, 09:53–16:52
Bathing, washing hair	average 08:17–08:58, 09:53–16:52

Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Magha until 17:05, Purva-Phalguni from 17:05; tithi Krishna-pratipat; lagna Kumbha 07:39, Mina 08:17, Mesha 08:58, Vrishabha 09:53, Mithuna 11:25, Karka 13:54, Simha 16:52

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Magha (until 17:05) — loss of property; Purva-Phalguni (from 17:05) — ill health; Thursday — success.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = −2

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

+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi all day0 Yoga Sukarma 14:38–07:37 (23.02)−1 Anandadi: Musala 07:39–17:05−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 07:39–17:05−2 Tryahasparsha

Panchanga at sunrise 07:39

Summary	Favourable day — Anandadi: Siddhi, Yoga Sukarma
Month	Magha (amanta) · Phalguna (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Dundubhi (No. 56) · Shaka 2024 · Vikram 2159 more

At sunrise 07:37

Tithi	1Krishna-pratipat (Nanda, Brahma) · until 07:40 more vriddhi: the same tithi also prevailed at yesterday’s sunrise
Nakshatra	Purva-Phalguni, pada 3 (fierce, Bhaga (Share, Distributor) - god of wealth and family, Venus) · until 19:50 more
Yoga	Sukarma (“good deed”, auspicious) · until 15:21 more
Karana	Kaulava (movable) · until 07:40 more
Vara	Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Kumbha (Aquarius), Moon: Simha (Leo)

Changes during the day

from 07:40	tithi Krishna-dvitya
from 07:40	karana Taitila
from 15:21	yoga Dhriti
from 19:50	nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni
from 20:47	karana Gara

Sun and Moon

Dawn	06:59
Sunrise	07:37
Noon	12:42
Sunset	17:49
End of twilight	18:27
Moonrise	19:47
Moonset	07:30
Day length	10 h 12 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 07:40

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

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

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Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:37–07:40 Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 07:37–19:50

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:40–07:34 (24.02)

Anandadi: Siddhi 07:37–19:50 Anandadi: Shubha 19:50–07:34 (24.02)

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 (24.02)
Amrita Kalam	12:42–14:29

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	11:26–12:43
Yamaganda	15:16–16:33
Gulika Kalam	08:53–10:10
Dur Muhurta	09:39–10:20, 13:03–13:44
Varjyam	03:47–05:33 (24.02)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 08:13–08:54, 09:49–16:48

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 08:13–08:54, 09:49–16:48
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 08:13–08:54, 09:49–16:48
Bathing, washing hair	average 07:40–17:49

Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Purva-Phalguni; tithi Krishna-pratipat until 07:40, Krishna-dvitya from 07:40; lagna Kumbha 07:37, Mina 08:13, Mesha 08:54, Vrishabha 09:49, Mithuna 11:21, Karka 13:50, Simha 16:48

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Purva-Phalguni — ill health; Friday — universal respect.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Favourable day · score S = +4

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

+1 Anandadi: Siddhi 07:37–19:50+1 Yoga Sukarma 07:37–15:21+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 07:37–07:40+1 Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 07:37–19:500 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:37–07:400 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:40–07:34 (24.02) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 07:37–19:50

Panchanga at sunrise 07:37

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra), Anandadi: Utpata
Month	Magha (amanta) · Phalguna (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Dundubhi (No. 56) · Shaka 2024 · Vikram 2159 more

At sunrise 07:34

Tithi	2Krishna-dvitya (Bhadra, Vidhatr) · until 09:49 more
Nakshatra	Uttara-Phalguni, pada 2 (fixed, Aryaman (Lord of Hospitality), Sun) · until 22:20 more
Yoga	Dhriti (“steadfastness, firmness”, auspicious) · until 15:51 more
Karana	Gara (movable) · until 09:49 more
Vara	Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Kumbha (Aquarius), Moon: Kanya (Virgo)

Changes during the day

from 09:49	tithi Krishna-tritya
from 09:49	karana Vanija
from 15:51	yoga Shula
from 22:20	nakshatra Hasta
from 22:47	karana Vishti

Sun and Moon

Dawn	06:57
Sunrise	07:34
Noon	12:42
Sunset	17:51
End of twilight	18:29
Moonrise	21:01
Moonset	07:39
Day length	10 h 16 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 09:49

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, Uttara-Phalguni (07:34–17:51) is good for sowing.

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Muhurta

Tripushkar Yoga 07:34–09:49

Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 09:49–22:20 Yamaghanta 22:20–07:32 (25.02)

Anandadi: Utpata 07:34–22:20 Anandadi: Mrityu 22:20–07:32 (25.02)

Bhadra in the netherworld: 22:47–11:40 (25.02); Bhadra Puchha 07:08–08:26 (25.02); Bhadra Mukha 08:26–10:35 (25.02)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	05:44–06:39
Abhijit Muhurta	12:22–13:03
Vijaya Muhurta	14:26–15:07
Godhuli	17:51–18:19
Pradosha	17:51–20:35
Nishitha	00:14–01:09 (25.02)
Amrita Kalam	14:23–16:09

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	10:09–11:26
Yamaganda	14:00–15:17
Gulika Kalam	07:34–08:51
Dur Muhurta	07:34–08:16, 08:16–08:57
Varjyam	07:29–09:14 (25.02)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 08:09–08:50, 09:45–17:51

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 08:09–08:50, 09:45–17:51
Cutting fingernails	average 08:09–08:50, 09:45–16:44
Cutting toenails	average 08:09–08:50, 09:45–17:51
Bathing, washing hair	average throughout the daytime

Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni; tithi Krishna-dvitya until 09:49, Krishna-tritya from 09:49; lagna Kumbha 07:34, Mina 08:09, Mesha 08:50, Vrishabha 09:45, Mithuna 11:17, Karka 13:46, Simha 16:44

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

Cautions:

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

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Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −3

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

+1 Auspicious nakshatra 07:34–22:20+1 Yoga Dhriti 07:34–15:51+1 Auspicious tithi 07:34–09:490 Tripushkar Yoga 07:34–09:490 Yoga Shula 15:51–17:53−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−2 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 09:49–22:20−3 Anandadi: Utpata 07:34–22:20

Panchanga at sunrise 07:34

Summary	Favourable day — Amrita Siddhi Yoga, Anandadi: Manasa; auspicious time — after 11:40
Month	Magha (amanta) · Phalguna (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Dundubhi (No. 56) · Shaka 2024 · Vikram 2159 more
Festivals	Sankashti Chaturthi (Dwijapriya)

At sunrise 07:32

Tithi	3Krishna-tritya (Jaya, Vishnu) · until 11:40 more
Nakshatra	Hasta, pada 2 (light, Savitar (Animating, Awakening), Moon) · until 00:30 (26.02) more
Yoga	Shula (“spear, sharp pain”, inauspicious) · until 16:07 more
Karana	Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 11:40 more
Vara	Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Kumbha (Aquarius), Moon: Kanya (Virgo)

Changes during the day

from 11:40	tithi Krishna-chaturti
from 11:40	karana Bava
from 16:07	yoga Ganda
from 00:26 (26.02)	karana Balava
from 00:30 (26.02)	nakshatra Chitra

Sun and Moon

Dawn	06:54
Sunrise	07:32
Noon	12:42
Sunset	17:53
End of twilight	18:31
Moonrise	22:17
Moonset	07:48
Day length	10 h 21 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 11:40

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Hasta (07:32–17:53) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 07:32–11:40: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

Sankashti Chaturthi (Dwijapriya) · Ganesha

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

Rule: at moonrise, 22:17
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Muhurta

Amrita Siddhi Yoga 07:32–00:30 (26.02) Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 07:32–00:30 (26.02)

Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 11:40–07:30 (26.02)

Anandadi: Manasa 07:32–00:30 (26.02) Anandadi: Padma 00:30–07:30 (26.02)

Bhadra in the netherworld: 22:47 (24.02)–11:40; Bhadra Puchha 07:08–08:26; Bhadra Mukha 08:26–10:35

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	05:43–06:37
Abhijit Muhurta	12:22–13:03
Vijaya Muhurta	14:26–15:08
Godhuli	17:53–18:21
Pradosha	17:53–20:37
Nishitha	00:14–01:09 (26.02)
Amrita Kalam	17:57–19:42

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	16:36–17:53
Yamaganda	12:43–14:00
Gulika Kalam	15:18–16:36
Dur Muhurta	16:31–17:12
Varjyam	07:29–09:14

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 07:32–11:40

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 07:32–11:40
Cutting fingernails	average 08:05–08:46, 09:41–11:40
Cutting toenails	average 07:32–11:40
Bathing, washing hair	average 07:32–16:40

Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Hasta; tithi Krishna-tritya until 11:40, Krishna-chaturti from 11:40; lagna Kumbha 07:32, Mina 08:05, Mesha 08:46, Vrishabha 09:41, Mithuna 11:13, Karka 13:42, Simha 16:40

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

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

Krishna-chaturti 11:40–17:53: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).

Cautions:

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

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Day summary

Favourable day · score S = +4

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

Auspicious time begins after 11:40

+4 Amrita Siddhi Yoga 07:32–00:30 (26.02)+1 Anandadi: Manasa 07:32–00:30 (26.02)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 07:32–00:30 (26.02)+1 Auspicious tithi 07:32–11:400 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 11:40–07:30 (26.02) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Yoga Ganda 16:07–18:31−1 Surya Dagdha tithi 11:40–07:30 (26.02)−1 Vishti (Bhadra) 07:32–11:40−1 Rikta tithi 11:40–07:30 (26.02)

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

Panchanga at sunrise 07:32

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra), Rikta tithi
Month	Magha (amanta) · Phalguna (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Dundubhi (No. 56) · Shaka 2024 · Vikram 2159 more

At sunrise 07:30

Tithi	4Krishna-chaturti (Rikta, Yama) · until 13:07 more
Nakshatra	Chitra, pada 2 (soft, Tvashtri (Heavenly Architect) or Vishwakarma (Vastu God), Mars) · until 02:16 (27.02) more
Yoga	Ganda (“danger, knot”, inauspicious) · until 16:05 more
Karana	Balava (movable) · until 13:07 more
Vara	Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Kumbha (Aquarius), Moon: Kanya (Virgo)

Changes during the day

from 13:07	tithi Krishna-panchami
from 13:07	karana Kaulava
from 16:05	yoga Vriddhi
from 01:41 (27.02)	karana Taitila
from 02:16 (27.02)	nakshatra Swati

Sun and Moon

Dawn	06:52
Sunrise	07:30
Noon	12:42
Sunset	17:56
End of twilight	18:33
Moonrise	23:35
Moonset	07:59
Day length	10 h 26 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 13:07

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Chitra (07:30–17:56) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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Muhurta

Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 07:30–02:16 (27.02)

Anandadi: Chhatra 02:16–07:27 (27.02) Anandadi: Mudgara 07:30–02:16 (27.02)

Surya Dagdha tithi: Krishna-chaturti

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 (27.02)
Amrita Kalam	19:24–21:07

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	08:48–10:06
Yamaganda	11:24–12:43
Gulika Kalam	14:01–15:19
Dur Muhurta	13:03–13:45, 15:09–15:50
Varjyam	09:05–10:48

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 13:07–16:37

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

Cutting hair, shaving	good 13:07–16:37
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	good 13:07–16:37
Bathing, washing hair	good 13:07–16:37

Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Chitra; tithi Krishna-chaturti until 13:07, Krishna-panchami from 13:07; lagna Kumbha 07:30, Mina 08:01, Mesha 08:42, Vrishabha 09:37, Mithuna 11:09, Karka 13:38, Simha 16:37

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

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

Krishna-chaturti 07:30–13:07: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −4

+1 Auspicious nakshatra 07:30–02:16 (27.02)+1 Auspicious weekday0 Auspicious tithi 13:07–07:27 (27.02)0 Yoga Vriddhi 16:05–07:27 (27.02)−1 Anandadi: Mudgara 07:30–02:16 (27.02)−1 Surya Dagdha tithi 07:30–13:07−2 Rikta tithi 07:30–13:07−3 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 07:30–02:16 (27.02)

Panchanga at sunrise 07:30

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Anandadi: Dhwaja, Auspicious nakshatra; cons: Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
Month	Magha (amanta) · Phalguna (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Dundubhi (No. 56) · Shaka 2024 · Vikram 2159 more

At sunrise 07:27

Tithi	5Krishna-panchami (Purna, Soma) · until 14:08 more
Nakshatra	Swati, pada 1 (movable, Waiu (Wind), Rahu) · until 03:34 (28.02) more
Yoga	Vriddhi (“growth, increase”, auspicious) · until 15:42 more
Karana	Taitila (movable) · until 14:08 more
Vara	Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Kumbha (Aquarius), Moon: Tula (Libra)

Changes during the day

from 14:08	tithi Krishna-shashti
from 14:08	karana Gara
from 15:42	yoga Dhruva
from 02:26 (28.02)	karana Vanija
from 03:34 (28.02)	nakshatra Vishakha

Sun and Moon

Dawn	06:50
Sunrise	07:27
Noon	12:42
Sunset	17:58
End of twilight	18:35
Moonrise	none
Moonset	08:13
Day length	10 h 30 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 14:08

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Swati (07:27–17:58) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 03:34–07:25 (28.02)

Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:27–14:08 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 14:08–07:25 (28.02)

Anandadi: Dhwaja 07:27–03:34 (28.02) Anandadi: Shrivatsa 03:34–07:25 (28.02)

Gandanta (tithi): 13:43–14:32

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	05:39–06:33
Abhijit Muhurta	12:21–13:03
Vijaya Muhurta	14:27–15:10
Godhuli	17:58–18:25
Pradosha	17:58–20:39
Nishitha	00:14–01:08 (28.02)
Amrita Kalam	18:17–19:58

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	15:20–16:39
Yamaganda	10:05–11:24
Gulika Kalam	12:42–14:01
Dur Muhurta	09:33–10:15, 23:20–00:14 (28.02)
Varjyam	08:10–09:51

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 07:27–16:33

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 07:27–16:33
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 07:27–16:33
Bathing, washing hair	average 07:27–16:33

Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Swati; tithi Krishna-panchami until 14:08, Krishna-shashti from 14:08; lagna Kumbha 07:27, Mina 07:57, Mesha 08:39, Vrishabha 09:33, Mithuna 11:05, Karka 13:34, Simha 16:33

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

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = 0

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

+1 Anandadi: Dhwaja 07:27–03:34 (28.02)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 07:27–03:34 (28.02)+1 Yoga Vriddhi 07:27–15:42+1 Auspicious tithi 07:27–14:08−1 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 14:08–07:25 (28.02)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−2 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:27–14:08

Panchanga at sunrise 07:27

Summary	Best day — Ravi Yoga, Anandadi: Prajapati; auspicious time — until 14:37
Month	Magha (amanta) · Phalguna (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Dundubhi (No. 56) · Shaka 2024 · Vikram 2159 more

At sunrise 07:25

Tithi	6Krishna-shashti (Nanda, Kartikeya) · until 14:37 more
Nakshatra	Vishakha, pada 1 (mixed, Indra and Agni, Jupiter) · until 04:20 (01.03) more
Yoga	Dhruva (“fixed, constant (the Pole Star)”, auspicious) · until 14:55 more
Karana	Vanija (movable) · until 14:37 more
Vara	Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Kumbha (Aquarius), Moon: Tula (Libra)

Changes during the day

from 14:37	tithi Krishna-saptami
from 14:37	karana Vishti
from 14:55	yoga Vyaghata
from 02:39 (01.03)	karana Bava
from 04:20 (01.03)	nakshatra Anuradha

Sun and Moon

Dawn	06:47
Sunrise	07:25
Noon	12:42
Sunset	18:00
End of twilight	18:37
Moonrise	00:55
Moonset	08:33
Day length	10 h 35 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 14:37

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Vishakha (07:25–18:00) is good for sowing, for root crops.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 14:37–18:00: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 07:25–04:20 (01.03) Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 14:37–07:22 (01.03) Amrita Siddhi Yoga 04:20–07:22 (01.03) Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:20–07:22 (01.03)

Anandadi: Prajapati 07:25–04:20 (01.03) Anandadi: Saumya 04:20–07:22 (01.03)

Bhadra in the netherworld: 14:37–22:12; Bhadra Puchha 19:24–20:36; Bhadra Mukha 20:36–22:35
Bhadra in heaven: 22:12–02:39 (01.03); Bhadra Mukha 20:36–22:35

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	05:37–06:31
Abhijit Muhurta	none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday
Vijaya Muhurta	14:28–15:10
Godhuli	18:00–18:27
Pradosha	18:00–20:40
Nishitha	00:14–01:08 (01.03)
Amrita Kalam	19:15–20:54

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	12:42–14:02
Yamaganda	08:44–10:03
Gulika Kalam	11:23–12:42
Dur Muhurta	12:21–13:03
Varjyam	09:21–11:00

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 07:53–08:35, 09:29–18:00

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 07:53–08:35, 09:29–18:00
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 07:53–08:35, 09:29–18:00
Bathing, washing hair	average 07:53–08:35, 09:29–18:00

Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Vishakha; tithi Krishna-shashti until 14:37, Krishna-saptami from 14:37; lagna Kumbha 07:25, Mina 07:53, Mesha 08:35, Vrishabha 09:29, Mithuna 11:01, Karka 13:30, Simha 16:29

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Vishakha — loss of money; Wednesday — favour of the authorities.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Best day · score S = +5

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

Auspicious time ends by 14:37

+2 Ravi Yoga 07:25–04:20 (01.03)+1 Anandadi: Prajapati 07:25–04:20 (01.03)+1 Yoga Dhruva 07:25–14:55+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 14:37–07:22 (01.03)0 Yoga Vyaghata 14:55–18:20−1 Vishti (Bhadra) 14:37–22:12

Panchanga at sunrise 07:25

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.

Dundubhi (No. 56 of 60, “kettledrums”) — A year of kettledrums: rich harvests, festivities and good repute.
Northern samvatsara: Dhata (No. 10)
Shaka Samvat 2024 · Vikram Samvat 2159 · Kali Yuga 5203
Next year — Rudhirodgari, from the new moon before Ugadi (the start of Chaitra) 7.04.2103
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-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.

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)

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.

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

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

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).

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

Thursday
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Vishakha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

Krishna-navami
−1 — unfavourable 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 weekday
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday or Friday — the days of the gentle (saumya) planets: the Moon, Mercury, Jupiter and Venus.

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

Krishna-dashami
any undertakings

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Anuradha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-dashami
0 — does not affect the haircut rating

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

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

Krishna-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.

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.

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

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

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

Krishna-ekadashi
plowing, pruning and weeding

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

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

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 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

Jyestha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-ekadashi
0 — does not affect the haircut rating

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

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

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

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)

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.

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

Krishna-dvadashi
neutral

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

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

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

Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi)
“Burnt” tithi of the weekday: Sun — 12, Mon — 11, Tue — 5, Wed — 3, Thu — 6, Fri — 8, Sat — 9. Whatever is begun bears no fruit.

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.

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.

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

Mula
−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)

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.

Soma vara — Moon Day
Lord: Moon
Favorable for any daily activities related to water, food, housing, women, trade, hotels, utilities, etc. You can carry out a wide variety of earthworks, both gardening and construction; preparing food, getting a haircut, doing treatment, decorating, building relationships, getting married and hiring.

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

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

Krishna-trayodashi
no pruning or felling

nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha
Planting and sowing are allowed.

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

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

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

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.

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.

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

How it is calculated: following the South Indian tradition (Tamil Nadu, Kerala), as Drik Panchang does — the daytime from sunrise to sunset (upper limb of the disc, with refraction) is divided into 8 parts, and Rahu Kalam is part 2 (Mon 2, Sat 3, Fri 4, Wed 5, Thu 6, Tue 7, Sun 8).
Another tradition — Kala Vela: the eighth parts of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order starting from the lord of the day, while the eighth part, the last before sunset, is “empty”, without a lord; in this tradition it is given to Rahu — today {y} (on Sundays it coincides with the calculation above).
Yet another tradition — printed panchangas: a nominal day of 6:00–18:00, so Rahu Kalam always falls at the same clock time — today 07:30–09:00; if the nominal 6:00–18:00 day is counted in local mean time — 07:59–09:29 by the clock. Far from India this is a rough approximation.
Using the rising and setting of the centre of the disc without refraction (old Siddhantic panchangas): {x}.
At night Rahu Kalam is usually not reckoned (the translator of the Kalaprakashika, 1917: “it occurs only in the daytime”); a few divide the night into 8 parts as well, but there is no generally accepted order of the night parts. In North India, Choghadiya is more often consulted to choose the hour.

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

How it is calculated: the eighths of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day; Yamaganda (Yamaghantaka) is Jupiter’s portion, today part 4. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 10:30–12:00.

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

How it is calculated: Saturn’s portion among the eighths of the daytime (planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day), today part 6. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 13:30–15:00. According to a note by the translator of the Kalaprakashika, Gulika is not considered inauspicious: it is even good for reaping, gathering grain, trade, medical treatment, repaying debts and a number of other activities; the view that whatever is begun during Gulika will repeat itself is a popular (mainly Tamil) belief.

Monday
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Purva-Ashadha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Uttara-Ashadha
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-trayodashi
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-chaturdashi
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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

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

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Tuesday
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shravana
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Amavasya
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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 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).

Shukla-pratipat
digging, plowing, planting trees

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).

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

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

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

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.

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

Dosha-free Panchaka
Began on a Wednesday or Thursday: carries no particular dosha, but the five prohibitions of Panchaka still apply.
The Moon in Kumbha or Mina (from the middle of Dhanishtha to the end of Revati). During these five nakshatras people do not travel south, gather firewood or grass, lay a roof or build a bed; cremation is performed with a special rite.

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

Dhanishtha
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-pratipat
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

Anandadi: 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.

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.

Shatabhisha
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-dvitya
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

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

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

Purva-Bhadra (25)
Meaning: First Blessed (foot, leg)
Symbol: Head of red bed, two-faced man, swords
Deity: Aja Ekapad - sunbeam or lightning strike
Type: fierce (ugra, krura) — For destructive and dangerous tasks: demolition, work with fire and weapons, disputes; unsuitable for other auspicious undertakings (the exception is weddings: Magha is among the nakshatras for marriage).
Vimshottari lord: Jupiter
Shakti: ignite and kindle the fire of spiritual search

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

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

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

Shukla-tritya
any undertakings

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

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

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

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.

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

Purva-Bhadra
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-tritya
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

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

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

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.

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

nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra
Planting and sowing are allowed.

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

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

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

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

Uttara-Bhadra
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-chaturti
−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.

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

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

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

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

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

Shukla-panchami
do not fell trees, any undertakings

Shukla-shashti
plowing the ground

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

Revati
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-panchami
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-shashti
−1 — unfavourable 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

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.

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

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

Shukla-shashti
plowing the ground

Shukla-saptami
soaking seeds is allowed, farming

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

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

Ashwini
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-saptami
+1 — favourable 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

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.

Shukla-ashtami
tillage and sowing are forbidden

Magha Gupta Navaratri, day 7
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

Shukla-ashtami
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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.

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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.

Krittika
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-navami
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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

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)

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.

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.

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 Rohini
Planting and sowing are allowed.

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

Shukla-dashami
any undertakings

Rohini
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-dashami
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

Shukla-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)

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.

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.

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

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

Shukla-dashami
any undertakings

Shukla-ekadashi
pruning and weeding

Mrigashirsha
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-ekadashi
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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)

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

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

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

Shukla-ekadashi
pruning and weeding

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.

Ardra
−1 — unfavourable 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-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

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

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

Shukla-dvadashi
neutral

Punarvasu
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-dvadashi
0 — does not affect the haircut rating

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

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.

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

Shukla-triodashi
no pruning or felling

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

Pushya
+1 — favourable 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.

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.

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

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

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

Ashlesha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-chaturdashi
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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

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

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

Magha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Purnima
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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

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

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

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

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

Krishna-pratipat
digging, plowing, planting trees

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

Purva-Phalguni
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-pratipat
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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

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

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

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

Krishna-pratipat
digging, plowing, planting trees

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

Krishna-dvitya
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

Uttara-Phalguni (12)
Meaning: Following red
Symbol: Half of the bed under the feet (foot)
Deity: Aryaman (Lord of Hospitality)
Type: fixed (dhruva, sthira) — For what is firm and lasting: laying house foundations, housewarming, planting, weddings, taking office, long-term projects.
Vimshottari lord: Sun
Shakti: accumulate and prosper through alliances

Dhriti (8) — “steadfastness, firmness”
Auspicious: lasting and long-term matters, laying foundations and building, vows.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

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

nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni
Planting and sowing are allowed.

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

Krishna-tritya
any undertakings

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

Uttara-Phalguni
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-tritya
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

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

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

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

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

Krishna-tritya
any undertakings

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

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

Hasta
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-chaturti
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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)

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

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

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

Krishna-panchami
any undertakings

Chitra
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-panchami
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

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

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

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

Krishna-panchami
any undertakings

Krishna-shashti
plowing the ground

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.

Swati
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-shashti
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

Krishna-saptami
soaking seeds is allowed, digging the ground

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.

Krishna-saptami
+1 — favourable for a haircut