Panchanga Calendar

February 2143

SamvatsaraShubhakrit (36)MonthPausha → Magha from 15.02RituHemanta → Shishira from 15.02AyanaUttarayanaPlace55°45′ N 37°35′ E, UTC+3 changeAyanamsaLahiri

February 2143 falls, in the lunar calendar (amanta), within the months Pausha (until 14.02), Magha (from 15.02). Periods: 15–23.02 — Magha Gupta Navaratri. Major festivals: 19.02 Vasant Panchami (Saraswati Puja); 22.02 Ratha Saptami (Surya Jayanti).

Mon

Tue

Wed

Thu

Fri

Sat

Sun

1Mag2

2PPh3Sakat Chauth

3UPh4after 16:08

4Has5

5Chit6

6Swa7Kalashtami

7Vish8

8Anu9after 11:03

9Jye10

10Mul11until 13:52

11PAsh12Soma Pradosha

12UAsh13Masik Shivaratri

13Shra14

14Shra30Mauni Amavasya

15Dhan1Kumbha Sankranti

16Shat2Chandra Darshan

17PBh3

18UBh4Vinayaka Chaturthi

19Rev4Vasant Panchami

20Ashw5Skanda Shashti

21Bhar6

22Krit7Ratha Saptami

23Roh8Masik Durgashtami

24Mrig9after 11:06

25Ard10Jaya Ekadashi

26Pun12Ekadashi Vaish.

27Push13Pradosha

28Ashl14

Day ratingBest daysFavourableOrdinaryAvoid new venturesUnfavourable

Markersafter / until HH:MM

Moon5Waxing Moon5Waning Moon15Purnima30Amavasya

Nakshatra typesfixedsoftlightmovablesharpfiercemixed

Icons this month (19)

SankashtiDwipushkar YogaKalashtamiEkadashiPradoshaShivaratriday of Amavasya (ancestor rites)SankrantiGupta NavaratriTripushkar YogaChandra DarshanVinayaka ChaturthiVasant PanchamiSkanda ShashtiRatha SaptamiBhishma AshtamiAmrita Siddhi YogaGoddess (Durga, Kali)Madhva Navami

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

20.02 Wed — Ravi Yoga, Auspicious nakshatra, Yoga Shukla
Ashwini (light): for quick matters: trade, healing, study, travel, purchases and starting a business.

Festivals

2.02 Sat Sakat Chauth (Sankashti, Lambodara)
6.02 Wed Kalashtami
10.02 Sun Shattila Ekadashi
11.02 Mon Soma Pradosha
12.02 Tue Masik Shivaratri
14.02 Thu Mauni Amavasya (Pausha)
15.02 Fri Kumbha Sankranti
15.02 Fri Magha Gupta Navaratri
16.02 Sat Chandra Darshan
18.02 Mon Vinayaka Chaturthi
19.02 Tue Vasant Panchami (Saraswati Puja)
20.02 Wed Skanda Shashti
22.02 Fri Ratha Saptami (Surya Jayanti)
22.02 Fri Bhishma Ashtami
23.02 Sat Masik Durgashtami
24.02 Sun Madhva Navami
25.02 Mon Jaya Ekadashi (Bhaimi)
26.02 Tue Jaya Ekadashi (Bhaimi) — Vaishnava fast
27.02 Wed Pradosha Vrat

Special muhurta yogas

3.02 Sun Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day
5.02 Tue Dwipushkar Yoga 11:48–19:28
7.02 Thu Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 20:00–08:10 (08.02)
8.02 Fri Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 08:10–21:19
10.02 Sun Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 08:06–01:32 (11.02)
16.02 Sat Tripushkar Yoga 15:48–04:09 (17.02)
17.02 Sun Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 18:40–07:48 (18.02)
19.02 Tue Amrita Siddhi Yoga 23:44–07:43 (20.02)
19.02 Tue Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 23:44–07:43 (20.02)
23.02 Sat Amrita Siddhi Yoga 07:36–03:48 (24.02)
23.02 Sat Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 07:36–03:48 (24.02)
26.02 Tue Tripushkar Yoga 07:29–23:13

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

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

Avoid starting important matters

1.02 Fri — Anandadi: Kana, Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi), Fierce or sharp nakshatra
2.02 Sat — Bhadra on earth, Fierce or sharp nakshatra, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
7.02 Thu — Krakacha Yoga, Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi), Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi)
9.02 Sat — many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower), Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi), Hutashana Yoga (unfavourable day)
11.02 Mon — Anandadi: Utpata, Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi), Fierce or sharp nakshatra
13.02 Wed — Krishna Chaturdashi, Vyatipata, Anandadi: Mudgara
14.02 Thu — Amavasya
15.02 Fri — Sankranti day, Panchaka, Yoga Parigha
22.02 Fri — many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower), Krakacha Yoga, Vishti (Bhadra) (unfavourable day)
23.02 Sat — Vaidhriti, Rikta tithi, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
25.02 Mon — Kshaya tithi, Krakacha Yoga, Fierce or sharp nakshatra

Sky this month

14.02 New moon (Amavasya) 23:09
15.02 Kumbha Sankranti 01:47 — the Sun enters Kumbha (Aquarius)
There are no eclipses this month.

Periods

15–23.02 Magha Gupta Navaratri
14.02 23:22 – 19.02 23:44 Dosha-free Panchaka

Samvatsara and month

Shubhakrit (No. 36, “doer of good”) — A year of good deeds: success in new undertakings, plenty and harmony. more

Northern samvatsara: Pingala. Shaka Samvat 2064, Vikram Samvat 2199, Kali Yuga 5243.

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 — Anandadi: Kana, Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi)
Month	Pausha (amanta) · Magha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Shubhakrit (No. 36) · Shaka 2064 · Vikram 2199 more

At sunrise 08:24

Tithi	2Krishna-dvitya (Bhadra, Vidhatr) · until 22:48 more
Nakshatra	Magha, pada 1 (fierce, Pitris or Pitars - ancestors of the clan, forefathers, Ketu) · until 02:58 (02.02) more Gandamula
Yoga	Saubhagya (“good fortune, marital happiness”, auspicious) · until 16:48 more
Karana	Taitila (movable) · until 12:41 more
Vara	Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Makara (Capricorn), Moon: Simha (Leo)

Changes during the day

from 12:41	karana Gara
from 16:48	yoga Shobhana
from 22:48	tithi Krishna-tritya
from 22:48	karana Vanija
from 02:58 (02.02)	nakshatra Purva-Phalguni

Sun and Moon

Dawn	07:43
Sunrise	08:24
Noon	12:42
Sunset	17:02
End of twilight	17:43
Moonrise	19:32
Moonset	08:20
Day length	8 h 38 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Magha (08:24–17:02) is good for sowing, for root crops.

more — lunar calendar for gardeners

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 02:58–08:22 (02.02)

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:24–22:48

Anandadi: Siddhi 02:58–08:22 (02.02) Anandadi: Kana 08:24–02:58 (02.02)

Gandanta (nakshatra): 00:47–11:13
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Magha

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	06:20–07:22
Abhijit Muhurta	12:25–13:00
Vijaya Muhurta	14:09–14:44
Godhuli	17:02–17:33
Pradosha	17:02–20:06
Nishitha	00:11–01:12 (02.02)
Amrita Kalam	00:52–02:16 (02.02)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	11:38–12:43
Yamaganda	14:52–15:57
Gulika Kalam	09:28–10:33
Dur Muhurta	10:07–10:42, 13:00–13:35
Varjyam	16:29–17:53

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 08:24–08:56, 09:39–10:20, 11:15–17:02

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 08:24–08:56, 09:39–10:20, 11:15–17:02
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 08:24–08:56, 09:39–10:20, 11:15–17:02
Bathing, washing hair	average throughout the daytime

Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Magha; tithi Krishna-dvitya; lagna Makara 08:24, Kumbha 08:56, Mina 09:39, Mesha 10:20, Vrishabha 11:15, Mithuna 12:49, Karka 15:18

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Magha — loss of property; Friday — universal respect.

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −4

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

+1 Yoga Saubhagya 08:24–16:48+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 08:24–22:48−1 Gandanta 08:24–11:13−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 08:24–02:58 (02.02)−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:24–22:48−3 Anandadi: Kana 08:24–02:58 (02.02)

Panchanga at sunrise 08:24

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Bhadra on earth, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
Month	Pausha (amanta) · Magha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Shubhakrit (No. 36) · Shaka 2064 · Vikram 2199 more
Festivals	Sakat Chauth (Sankashti, Lambodara)

At sunrise 08:22

Tithi	3Krishna-tritya (Jaya, Vishnu) · until 19:15 more
Nakshatra	Purva-Phalguni, pada 2 (fierce, Bhaga (Share, Distributor) - god of wealth and family, Venus) · until 00:14 (03.02) more
Yoga	Shobhana (“splendid, beautiful”, auspicious) · until 12:34 more
Karana	Vanija (movable) · until 08:59 more
Vara	Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Makara (Capricorn), Moon: Simha (Leo)

Changes during the day

from 08:59	karana Vishti
from 12:34	yoga Atiganda
from 19:15	tithi Krishna-chaturti
from 19:15	karana Bava
from 00:14 (03.02)	nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni
from 05:37 (03.02)	karana Balava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	07:41
Sunrise	08:22
Noon	12:43
Sunset	17:04
End of twilight	17:45
Moonrise	21:01
Moonset	08:42
Day length	8 h 42 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, Purva-Phalguni (08:22–17:04) is good for root crops.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 08:59–17:04: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

more — lunar calendar for gardeners

Festivals and periods

Sakat Chauth (Sankashti, Lambodara) · Ganesha

The Sankashti of the month of Magha in the purnimanta system: mothers fast for the well-being of their children, worship Ganesha as Lambodara and the goddess Sakat, and offer sesame sweets; the fast is broken after moonrise.

Rule: at moonrise, 21:01
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 19:15–08:20 (03.02)

Anandadi: Lumbaka 08:22–00:14 (03.02) Anandadi: Utpata 00:14–08:20 (03.02)

Bhadra on earth: 08:59–19:15; Bhadra Puchha 15:40–16:41; Bhadra Mukha 16:41–18:23

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	06:19–07:20
Abhijit Muhurta	12:26–13:00
Vijaya Muhurta	14:10–14:45
Godhuli	17:04–17:35
Pradosha	17:04–20:07
Nishitha	00:11–01:12 (03.02)
Amrita Kalam	18:33–19:59

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	10:32–11:38
Yamaganda	13:48–14:54
Gulika Kalam	08:22–09:27
Dur Muhurta	08:22–08:57, 08:57–09:31
Varjyam	10:03–11:28, 06:45–08:12 (03.02)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 08:22–08:52

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 08:22–08:52
Cutting fingernails	bad throughout the daytime
Cutting toenails	average 08:22–08:52
Bathing, washing hair	average 08:22–08:52, 09:35–10:16, 11:11–17:04

Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Purva-Phalguni; tithi Krishna-tritya; lagna Makara 08:22, Kumbha 08:52, Mina 09:35, Mesha 10:16, Vrishabha 11:11, Mithuna 12:45, Karka 15:14

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Purva-Phalguni — ill health; Saturday — decline of physical strength.

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

Bhadra on earth 08:59–17:04: 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:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −4

Avoid starting important matters: Bhadra on earth

+1 Yoga Shobhana 08:22–12:34+1 Auspicious tithi 08:22–19:150 Yoga Atiganda 12:34–14:34−1 Anandadi: Lumbaka 08:22–00:14 (03.02)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 08:22–00:14 (03.02)−3 Bhadra on earth 08:59–19:15

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

Panchanga at sunrise 08:22

Summary	Favourable day — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Anandadi: Mitra; auspicious time — after 16:08
Month	Pausha (amanta) · Magha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Shubhakrit (No. 36) · Shaka 2064 · Vikram 2199 more

At sunrise 08:20

Tithi	4Krishna-chaturti (Rikta, Yama) · until 16:08 more
Nakshatra	Uttara-Phalguni, pada 2 (fixed, Aryaman (Lord of Hospitality), Sun) · until 21:59 more
Yoga	Atiganda (“great danger”, inauspicious) · until 08:39 more
Karana	Balava (movable) · until 16:08 more
Vara	Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Makara (Capricorn), Moon: Kanya (Virgo)

Changes during the day

from 08:39	yoga Sukarma
from 16:08	tithi Krishna-panchami
from 16:08	karana Kaulava
from 21:59	nakshatra Hasta
from 02:47 (04.02)	karana Taitila
from 05:11 (04.02)	yoga Dhriti

Sun and Moon

Dawn	07:39
Sunrise	08:20
Noon	12:43
Sunset	17:06
End of twilight	17:47
Moonrise	22:28
Moonset	09:02
Day length	8 h 46 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 16:08

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, Uttara-Phalguni (08:20–17:06) is good for sowing.

more — lunar calendar for gardeners

Muhurta

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day

Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:20–16:08 Amrita Siddhi turned to poison 21:59–08:18 (04.02)

Anandadi: Mitra 08:20–21:59 Anandadi: Manasa 21:59–08:18 (04.02)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	06:18–07:19
Abhijit Muhurta	12:25–13:01
Vijaya Muhurta	14:11–14:46
Godhuli	17:06–17:37
Pradosha	17:06–20:09
Nishitha	00:12–01:12 (04.02)
Amrita Kalam	15:27–16:54

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	16:00–17:06
Yamaganda	12:43–13:49
Gulika Kalam	14:55–16:00
Dur Muhurta	15:56–16:31
Varjyam	05:49–07:18 (04.02)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 16:08–17:06

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 16:08–17:06
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 16:08–17:06
Bathing, washing hair	average 08:20–08:48, 09:31–10:13, 11:07–17:06

Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni; tithi Krishna-chaturti until 16:08, Krishna-panchami from 16:08; lagna Makara 08:20, Kumbha 08:48, Mina 09:31, Mesha 10:13, Vrishabha 11:07, Mithuna 12:41, Karka 15:10

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Uttara-Phalguni — destruction of all diseases; Sunday — physical well-being.

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

Krishna-chaturti 08:20–16:08: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Favourable day · score S = +4

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

Auspicious time begins after 16:08

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day+1 Anandadi: Mitra 08:20–21:59+1 Auspicious nakshatra 08:20–21:59+1 Yoga Sukarma 08:39–05:11 (04.02)0 Auspicious tithi 16:08–08:18 (04.02)0 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:20–16:08 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−2 Rikta tithi 08:20–16:08

Panchanga at sunrise 08:20

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Auspicious nakshatra, Yoga Dhriti; cons: Anandadi: Vajra, Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi)
Month	Pausha (amanta) · Magha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Shubhakrit (No. 36) · Shaka 2064 · Vikram 2199 more

At sunrise 08:18

Tithi	5Krishna-panchami (Purna, Soma) · until 13:37 more
Nakshatra	Hasta, pada 2 (light, Savitar (Animating, Awakening), Moon) · until 20:22 more
Yoga	Dhriti (“steadfastness, firmness”, auspicious) · until 02:16 (05.02) more
Karana	Taitila (movable) · until 13:37 more
Vara	Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Makara (Capricorn), Moon: Kanya (Virgo)

Changes during the day

from 13:37	tithi Krishna-shashti
from 13:37	karana Gara
from 20:22	nakshatra Chitra
from 00:37 (05.02)	karana Vanija
from 02:16 (05.02)	yoga Shula

Sun and Moon

Dawn	07:38
Sunrise	08:18
Noon	12:43
Sunset	17:08
End of twilight	17:49
Moonrise	23:52
Moonset	09:23
Day length	8 h 50 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 13:37

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, Hasta (08:18–17:08) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

more — lunar calendar for gardeners

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 20:22–08:16 (05.02)

Hutashana Yoga 13:37–08:16 (05.02) Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 13:37–08:16 (05.02) Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 20:22–08:16 (05.02)

Anandadi: Vajra 08:18–20:22 Anandadi: Mudgara 20:22–08:16 (05.02)

Gandanta (tithi): 13:15–13:59

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	06:16–07:17
Abhijit Muhurta	12:25–13:01
Vijaya Muhurta	14:12–14:47
Godhuli	17:08–17:39
Pradosha	17:08–20:10
Nishitha	00:12–01:12 (05.02)
Amrita Kalam	14:46–16:16

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	09:24–10:31
Yamaganda	11:37–12:43
Gulika Kalam	13:49–14:56
Dur Muhurta	13:01–13:36, 14:47–15:22
Varjyam	04:04–05:36 (05.02)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 08:18–08:44, 09:27–10:09, 11:04–13:37

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 08:18–08:44, 09:27–10:09, 11:04–13:37
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	good 08:18–08:44, 09:27–10:09, 11:04–13:37
Bathing, washing hair	good 08:18–08:44, 09:27–10:09, 11:04–17:08

Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Hasta; tithi Krishna-panchami until 13:37, Krishna-shashti from 13:37; lagna Makara 08:18, Kumbha 08:44, Mina 09:27, Mesha 10:09, Vrishabha 11:04, Mithuna 12:37, Karka 15:06

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Hasta — imparting radiance (to the person); Monday — clear, bright complexion.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = +1

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

+1 Auspicious nakshatra 08:18–20:22+1 Yoga Dhriti 08:18–02:16 (05.02)+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 08:18–13:37−1 Hutashana Yoga 13:37–08:16 (05.02)−1 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 13:37–08:16 (05.02)−1 Anandadi: Vajra 08:18–20:22

Panchanga at sunrise 08:18

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Ravi Yoga, Auspicious nakshatra; cons: Vishti (Bhadra), Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
Month	Pausha (amanta) · Magha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Shubhakrit (No. 36) · Shaka 2064 · Vikram 2199 more

At sunrise 08:16

Tithi	6Krishna-shashti (Nanda, Kartikeya) · until 11:48 more
Nakshatra	Chitra, pada 3 (soft, Tvashtri (Heavenly Architect) or Vishwakarma (Vastu God), Mars) · until 19:28 more
Yoga	Shula (“spear, sharp pain”, inauspicious) · until 23:56 more
Karana	Vanija (movable) · until 11:48 more
Vara	Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Makara (Capricorn), Moon: Tula (Libra)

Changes during the day

from 11:48	tithi Krishna-saptami
from 11:48	karana Vishti
from 19:28	nakshatra Swati
from 23:12	karana Bava
from 23:56	yoga Ganda

Sun and Moon

Dawn	07:36
Sunrise	08:16
Noon	12:43
Sunset	17:11
End of twilight	17:51
Moonrise	none
Moonset	09:46
Day length	8 h 54 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 11:48

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Chitra (08:16–17:11) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 11:48–17:11: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 08:16–19:28 Dwipushkar Yoga 11:48–19:28

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:16–11:48 Hutashana Yoga 11:48–08:14 (06.02) Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 11:48–08:14 (06.02)

Anandadi: Dhwaja 19:28–08:14 (06.02) Anandadi: Dhwanksha 08:16–19:28

Bhadra in the netherworld: 11:48–23:12; Bhadra Puchha 16:24–17:33; Bhadra Mukha 17:33–19:28

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	06:15–07:15
Abhijit Muhurta	12:25–13:01
Vijaya Muhurta	14:12–14:48
Godhuli	17:11–17:41
Pradosha	17:11–20:11
Nishitha	00:12–01:12 (06.02)
Amrita Kalam	13:19–14:51

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	14:57–16:04
Yamaganda	10:30–11:36
Gulika Kalam	12:43–13:50
Dur Muhurta	10:03–10:39, 23:12–00:12 (06.02)
Varjyam	01:03–02:38 (06.02)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 08:16–08:40, 09:23–10:05, 11:00–17:11

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 08:16–08:40, 09:23–10:05, 11:00–17:11
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 08:16–08:40, 09:23–10:05, 11:00–17:11
Bathing, washing hair	average 08:16–08:40, 09:23–10:05, 11:00–17:11

Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Chitra; tithi Krishna-shashti until 11:48, Krishna-saptami from 11:48; lagna Makara 08:16, Kumbha 08:40, Mina 09:23, Mesha 10:05, Vrishabha 11:00, Mithuna 12:33, Karka 15:02

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Chitra — improvement of well-being; 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 = −1

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

+2 Ravi Yoga 08:16–19:28+1 Auspicious nakshatra 08:16–19:280 Dwipushkar Yoga 11:48–19:280 Hutashana Yoga 11:48–08:14 (06.02) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:16–11:48 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 11:48–08:14 (06.02) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Anandadi: Dhwanksha 08:16–19:28−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−2 Vishti (Bhadra) 11:48–23:12

Panchanga at sunrise 08:16

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Auspicious nakshatra; cons: Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi), Hutashana Yoga
Month	Pausha (amanta) · Magha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Shubhakrit (No. 36) · Shaka 2064 · Vikram 2199 more
Festivals	Kalashtami

At sunrise 08:14

Tithi	7Krishna-saptami (Bhadra, Indra) · until 10:47 more
Nakshatra	Swati, pada 3 (movable, Waiu (Wind), Rahu) · until 19:21 more
Yoga	Ganda (“danger, knot”, inauspicious) · until 22:15 more
Karana	Bava (movable) · until 10:47 more
Vara	Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Makara (Capricorn), Moon: Tula (Libra)

Changes during the day

from 10:47	tithi Krishna-ashtami
from 10:47	karana Balava
from 19:21	nakshatra Vishakha
from 22:15	yoga Vriddhi
from 22:34	karana Kaulava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	07:34
Sunrise	08:14
Noon	12:43
Sunset	17:13
End of twilight	17:53
Moonrise	01:13
Moonset	10:12
Day length	8 h 58 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 10:47

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

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

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Festivals and periods

Kalashtami · Kalabhairava

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

Rule: pradosha vyapini: 3 muhurtas after sunset, 17:13–20:13
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:14–10:47

Hutashana Yoga 10:47–08:12 (07.02) Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 10:47–08:12 (07.02)

Anandadi: Prajapati 19:21–08:12 (07.02) Anandadi: Dhumra 08:14–19:21

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	06:13–07:14
Abhijit Muhurta	none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday
Vijaya Muhurta	14:13–14:49
Godhuli	17:13–17:43
Pradosha	17:13–20:13
Nishitha	00:12–01:12 (07.02)
Amrita Kalam	10:36–12:11

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	12:43–13:51
Yamaganda	09:21–10:29
Gulika Kalam	11:36–12:43
Dur Muhurta	12:25–13:01
Varjyam	01:06–02:45 (07.02)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 08:14–08:36, 09:19–10:01

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

Cutting hair, shaving	good 08:14–08:36, 09:19–10:01
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	good 08:14–08:36, 09:19–10:01
Bathing, washing hair	good 08:14–08:36, 09:19–10:01, 10:56–17:13

Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Swati; tithi Krishna-saptami until 10:47, Krishna-ashtami from 10:47; lagna Makara 08:14, Kumbha 08:36, Mina 09:19, Mesha 10:01, Vrishabha 10:56, Mithuna 12:29, Karka 14:58

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Swati — relief from all suffering; Wednesday — favour of the authorities.

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

Krishna-ashtami 10:47–17:13: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = −2

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

+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:14–10:47+1 Auspicious nakshatra 08:14–19:21+1 Auspicious weekday−1 Ashtami 10:47–08:12 (07.02)−1 Anandadi: Dhumra 08:14–19:21−2 Hutashana Yoga 10:47–08:12 (07.02)−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 10:47–08:12 (07.02)

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

Panchanga at sunrise 08:14

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Krakacha Yoga, Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi)
Month	Pausha (amanta) · Magha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Shubhakrit (No. 36) · Shaka 2064 · Vikram 2199 more

At sunrise 08:12

Tithi	8Krishna-ashtami (Jaya, Vasus) · until 10:33 more
Nakshatra	Vishakha, pada 3 (mixed, Indra and Agni, Jupiter) · until 20:00 more
Yoga	Vriddhi (“growth, increase”, auspicious) · until 21:09 more
Karana	Kaulava (movable) · until 10:33 more
Vara	Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Makara (Capricorn), Moon: Tula (Libra)

Changes during the day

from 10:33	tithi Krishna-navami
from 10:33	karana Taitila
from 20:00	nakshatra Anuradha
from 21:09	yoga Dhruva
from 22:43	karana Gara

Sun and Moon

Dawn	07:32
Sunrise	08:12
Noon	12:43
Sunset	17:15
End of twilight	17:55
Moonrise	02:28
Moonset	10:44
Day length	9 h 03 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 10:33

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

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

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Muhurta

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 20:00–08:10 (08.02)

Krakacha Yoga 08:12–10:33 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:12–10:33 Hutashana Yoga 10:33–08:10 (08.02) Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 10:33–08:10 (08.02)

Anandadi: Vardhamana 08:12–20:00 Anandadi: Ananda 20:00–08:10 (08.02)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	06:12–07:12
Abhijit Muhurta	12:25–13:02
Vijaya Muhurta	14:14–14:50
Godhuli	17:15–17:45
Pradosha	17:15–20:14
Nishitha	00:13–01:12 (08.02)
Amrita Kalam	10:58–12:36

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	13:51–14:59
Yamaganda	08:12–09:20
Gulika Kalam	10:28–11:36
Dur Muhurta	11:13–11:49, 14:50–15:26
Varjyam	00:13–01:54 (08.02)

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 08:12–08:32, 09:15–09:57, 10:52–17:15

Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Vishakha; tithi Krishna-ashtami until 10:33, Krishna-navami from 10:33; lagna Makara 08:12, Kumbha 08:32, Mina 09:15, Mesha 09:57, Vrishabha 10:52, Mithuna 12:25, Karka 14:54

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-ashtami 08:12–10:33: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Krishna-navami 10:33–17:15: 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 = −6

+1 Anandadi: Vardhamana 08:12–20:00+1 Yoga Vriddhi 08:12–21:09+1 Auspicious weekday−1 Rikta tithi 10:33–08:10 (08.02)−2 Hutashana Yoga 10:33–08:10 (08.02)−2 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:12–10:33−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 10:33–08:10 (08.02)−3 Krakacha Yoga 08:12–10:33

Panchanga at sunrise 08:12

Summary	Favourable day — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Auspicious nakshatra; auspicious time — after 11:03
Month	Pausha (amanta) · Magha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Shubhakrit (No. 36) · Shaka 2064 · Vikram 2199 more

At sunrise 08:10

Tithi	9Krishna-navami (Rikta, Serpent (Naga)) · until 11:03 more
Nakshatra	Anuradha, pada 2 (soft, Mitra (Friend), Saturn) · until 21:19 more
Yoga	Dhruva (“fixed, constant (the Pole Star)”, auspicious) · until 20:36 more
Karana	Gara (movable) · until 11:03 more
Vara	Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Makara (Capricorn), Moon: Vrischika (Scorpio)

Changes during the day

from 11:03	tithi Krishna-dashami
from 11:03	karana Vanija
from 20:36	yoga Vyaghata
from 21:19	nakshatra Jyestha
from 23:33	karana Vishti

Sun and Moon

Dawn	07:30
Sunrise	08:10
Noon	12:43
Sunset	17:17
End of twilight	17:57
Moonrise	03:36
Moonset	11:24
Day length	9 h 07 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 11:03

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, Anuradha (08:10–17:17) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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Muhurta

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 08:10–21:19

Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:10–11:03 Hutashana Yoga 11:03–08:08 (09.02) Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 21:19–08:08 (09.02)

Anandadi: Chara 21:19–08:08 (09.02) Anandadi: Rakshasa 08:10–21:19

Bhadra in heaven: 23:33–12:12 (09.02); Bhadra Puchha 01:31–02:46 (09.02); Bhadra Mukha 02:46–04:52 (09.02)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	06:11–07:10
Abhijit Muhurta	12:25–13:02
Vijaya Muhurta	14:15–14:51
Godhuli	17:17–17:47
Pradosha	17:17–20:15
Nishitha	00:13–01:12 (09.02)
Amrita Kalam	10:21–12:02

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	11:35–12:43
Yamaganda	15:00–16:09
Gulika Kalam	09:18–10:27
Dur Muhurta	09:59–10:36, 13:02–13:38
Varjyam	03:21–05:05 (09.02)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 11:03–17:17

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 11:03–17:17
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 11:03–17:17
Bathing, washing hair	good 11:03–17:17

Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Anuradha; tithi Krishna-navami until 11:03, Krishna-dashami from 11:03; lagna Makara 08:10, Kumbha 08:28, Mina 09:11, Mesha 09:53, Vrishabha 10:48, Mithuna 12:21, Karka 14:51

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.

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

Krishna-navami 08:10–11:03: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).

Cautions:

The Muhurta Chintamani warns: whoever shaves in 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 begins after 11:03

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 08:10–21:19+1 Auspicious nakshatra 08:10–21:19+1 Yoga Dhruva 08:10–20:36+1 Auspicious weekday0 Hutashana Yoga 11:03–08:08 (09.02) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:10–11:03 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Anandadi: Rakshasa 08:10–21:19−2 Rikta tithi 08:10–11:03

Panchanga at sunrise 08:10

Summary	Unfavourable day — many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower), Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi)
Month	Pausha (amanta) · Magha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Shubhakrit (No. 36) · Shaka 2064 · Vikram 2199 more

At sunrise 08:08

Tithi	10Krishna-dashami (Purna, Dharma) · until 12:12 more
Nakshatra	Jyestha, pada 2 (sharp, Indra (Leader of the Gods), Mercury) · until 23:12 more Gandamula
Yoga	Vyaghata (“crushing blow”, inauspicious) · until 20:30 more
Karana	Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 12:12 more
Vara	Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Makara (Capricorn), Moon: Vrischika (Scorpio)

Changes during the day

from 12:12	tithi Krishna-ekadashi
from 12:12	karana Bava
from 20:30	yoga Harshana
from 23:12	nakshatra Mula
from 00:59 (10.02)	karana Balava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	07:28
Sunrise	08:08
Noon	12:43
Sunset	17:19
End of twilight	17:59
Moonrise	04:34
Moonset	12:11
Day length	9 h 11 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 12:12

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Jyestha (08:08–17:19) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 08:08–12:12: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Muhurta

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:08–12:12 Hutashana Yoga 12:12–08:06 (10.02)

Anandadi: Musala 08:08–23:12 Anandadi: Gada 23:12–08:06 (10.02)

Bhadra in heaven: 23:33 (08.02)–12:12; Bhadra Puchha 01:31–02:46; Bhadra Mukha 02:46–04:52
Gandanta (tithi): 11:47–12:38
Gandanta (nakshatra): 16:41–05:45 (10.02)
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Jyestha

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	06:09–07:08
Abhijit Muhurta	12:25–13:02
Vijaya Muhurta	14:15–14:52
Godhuli	17:19–17:49
Pradosha	17:19–20:17
Nishitha	00:13–01:12 (10.02)
Amrita Kalam	13:43–15:26

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	10:26–11:35
Yamaganda	13:52–15:01
Gulika Kalam	08:08–09:17
Dur Muhurta	08:08–08:44, 08:44–09:21
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 08:08–08:24, 09:08–09:49, 10:44–17:19

Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Jyestha; tithi Krishna-dashami until 12:12, Krishna-ekadashi from 12:12; lagna Makara 08:08, Kumbha 08:24, Mina 09:08, Mesha 09:49, Vrishabha 10:44, Mithuna 12:17, Karka 14:47

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

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Unfavourable day · score S = −8

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

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

−1 Vishti (Bhadra) 08:08–12:12−1 Anandadi: Musala 08:08–23:12−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 08:08–23:12−2 Hutashana Yoga 12:12–08:06 (10.02)−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:08–12:12

Panchanga at sunrise 08:08

Summary	Favourable day — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Anandadi: Siddhi; auspicious time — until 13:52
Month	Pausha (amanta) · Magha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Shubhakrit (No. 36) · Shaka 2064 · Vikram 2199 more
Festivals	Shattila Ekadashi

At sunrise 08:06

Tithi	11Krishna-ekadashi (Nanda, Rudra) · until 13:52 more
Nakshatra	Mula, pada 2 (sharp, Nirriti (Goddess of Destruction or Alakshmi), Ketu) · until 01:32 (11.02) more Gandamula
Yoga	Harshana (“delighting”, auspicious) · until 20:45 more
Karana	Balava (movable) · until 13:52 more
Vara	Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Makara (Capricorn), Moon: Dhanu (Sagittarius)

Changes during the day

from 13:52	tithi Krishna-dvadashi
from 13:52	karana Kaulava
from 20:45	yoga Vajra
from 01:32 (11.02)	nakshatra Purva-Ashadha
from 02:51 (11.02)	karana Taitila

Sun and Moon

Dawn	07:26
Sunrise	08:06
Noon	12:43
Sunset	17:21
End of twilight	18:01
Moonrise	05:22
Moonset	13:07
Day length	9 h 15 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 13:52

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

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

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Festivals and periods

Shattila Ekadashi · Vishnu

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

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 12:12 (09.02)–13:52
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Parana (breaking the fast): 08:03–09:56 (11.02)

Muhurta

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 08:06–01:32 (11.02) Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 08:06–01:32 (11.02)

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:06–13:52 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 13:52–08:03 (11.02) Hutashana Yoga 13:52–08:03 (11.02) Krakacha Yoga 13:52–08:03 (11.02)

Anandadi: Siddhi 08:06–01:32 (11.02) Anandadi: Shubha 01:32–08:03 (11.02)

Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Mula

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	06:07–07:07
Abhijit Muhurta	12:25–13:02
Vijaya Muhurta	14:16–14:53
Godhuli	17:21–17:51
Pradosha	17:21–20:18
Nishitha	00:13–01:12 (11.02)
Amrita Kalam	18:30–20:16

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	16:12–17:21
Yamaganda	12:44–13:53
Gulika Kalam	15:03–16:12
Dur Muhurta	16:07–16:44
Varjyam	23:46–01:32 (11.02)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: bad throughout the daytime

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

Cutting hair, shaving	bad throughout the daytime
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	bad throughout the daytime
Bathing, washing hair	average 09:04–09:45, 10:40–13:52

Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Mula; tithi Krishna-ekadashi until 13:52, Krishna-dvadashi from 13:52; lagna Makara 08:06, Kumbha 08:20, Mina 09:04, Mesha 09:45, Vrishabha 10:40, Mithuna 12:13, Karka 14:43

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

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Favourable day · score S = +3

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

Auspicious time ends by 13:52

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 08:06–01:32 (11.02)+1 Anandadi: Siddhi 08:06–01:32 (11.02)+1 Yoga Harshana 08:06–20:45+1 Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 08:06–01:32 (11.02)0 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 13:52–08:03 (11.02) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Hutashana Yoga 13:52–08:03 (11.02) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:06–13:52 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Surya Dagdha tithi 13:52–08:03 (11.02)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 08:06–01:32 (11.02)−1 Krakacha Yoga 13:52–08:03 (11.02)

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

Panchanga at sunrise 08:06

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Anandadi: Utpata, Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi)
Month	Pausha (amanta) · Magha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Shubhakrit (No. 36) · Shaka 2064 · Vikram 2199 more
Festivals	Soma Pradosha

At sunrise 08:03

Tithi	12Krishna-dvadashi (Bhadra, Sun (Ravi)) · until 15:54 more
Nakshatra	Purva-Ashadha, pada 1 (fierce, Varuna, Venus) · until 04:09 (12.02) more
Yoga	Vajra (“diamond, thunderbolt”, inauspicious) · until 21:16 more
Karana	Taitila (movable) · until 15:54 more
Vara	Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Makara (Capricorn), Moon: Dhanu (Sagittarius)

Changes during the day

from 15:54	tithi Krishna-trayodashi
from 15:54	karana Gara
from 21:16	yoga Siddhi
from 04:09 (12.02)	nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha
from 05:01 (12.02)	karana Vanija

Sun and Moon

Dawn	07:24
Sunrise	08:03
Noon	12:43
Sunset	17:24
End of twilight	18:03
Moonrise	06:00
Moonset	14:09
Day length	9 h 20 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 15:54

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 (08:03–17:24) is good for root crops.

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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, 17:24–20:19
the tithi covers the decisive time on both days — the day with greater coverage is chosen

Muhurta

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:03–15:54

Anandadi: Utpata 08:03–04:09 (12.02) Anandadi: Mrityu 04:09–08:01 (12.02)

Surya Dagdha tithi: Krishna-dvadashi

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	06:06–07:05
Abhijit Muhurta	12:25–13:02
Vijaya Muhurta	14:17–14:54
Godhuli	17:24–17:53
Pradosha	17:24–20:19
Nishitha	00:13–01:12 (12.02)
Amrita Kalam	22:50–00:36 (12.02)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	09:13–10:24
Yamaganda	11:34–12:44
Gulika Kalam	13:54–15:04
Dur Muhurta	13:02–13:40, 14:54–15:32
Varjyam	12:11–13:57

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 09:00–09:41, 10:36–17:24

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 09:00–09:41, 10:36–17:24
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 09:00–09:41, 10:36–17:24
Bathing, washing hair	good 09:00–09:41, 10:36–17:24

Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Purva-Ashadha; tithi Krishna-dvadashi until 15:54, Krishna-trayodashi from 15:54; lagna Makara 08:03, Kumbha 08:16, Mina 09:00, Mesha 09:41, Vrishabha 10:36, Mithuna 12:09, Karka 14:39

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Purva-Ashadha — ruin of the family; Monday — clear, bright complexion.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −6

+1 Auspicious weekday−1 Surya Dagdha tithi 08:03–15:54−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 08:03–04:09 (12.02)−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:03–15:54−3 Anandadi: Utpata 08:03–04:09 (12.02)

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

Panchanga at sunrise 08:03

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Yoga Siddhi, Anandadi: Manasa; cons: Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra), Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
Month	Pausha (amanta) · Magha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Shubhakrit (No. 36) · Shaka 2064 · Vikram 2199 more
Festivals	Masik Shivaratri

At sunrise 08:01

Tithi	13Krishna-trayodashi (Jaya, God of Love) · until 18:12 more
Nakshatra	Uttara-Ashadha, pada 1 (fixed, Vishva-Deva (All Gods), Sun) · until 06:58 (13.02) more
Yoga	Siddhi (“success, accomplishment”, auspicious) · until 21:56 more
Karana	Vanija (movable) · until 18:12 more
Vara	Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Makara (Capricorn), Moon: Dhanu (Sagittarius)

Changes during the day

from 18:12	tithi Krishna-chaturdashi
from 18:12	karana Vishti
from 21:56	yoga Vyatipata
from 06:58 (13.02)	nakshatra Shravana
from 07:24 (13.02)	karana Shakuni

Sun and Moon

Dawn	07:22
Sunrise	08:01
Noon	12:43
Sunset	17:26
End of twilight	18:05
Moonrise	06:30
Moonset	15:15
Day length	9 h 24 min

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

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 (08:01–17:26) is good for sowing.

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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, 00:13–01:12 (13.02)
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:01–18:12

Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 08:01–06:58 (13.02)

Anandadi: Manasa 08:01–00:15 (13.02) Anandadi: Padma 00:15–07:59 (13.02)

Bhadra in the netherworld: 18:12–07:24 (13.02); Bhadra Mukha 18:12–20:24; Bhadra Puchha 06:05–07:25 (13.02)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	06:04–07:03
Abhijit Muhurta	12:25–13:02
Vijaya Muhurta	14:18–14:55
Godhuli	17:26–17:55
Pradosha	17:26–20:21
Nishitha	00:13–01:12 (13.02)
Amrita Kalam	23:49–01:36 (13.02)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	15:05–16:15
Yamaganda	10:22–11:33
Gulika Kalam	12:44–13:54
Dur Muhurta	09:54–10:32, 23:15–00:13 (13.02)
Varjyam	13:05–14:53

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 08:56–09:37, 10:32–17:26

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 08:56–09:37, 10:32–17:26
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 08:56–09:37, 10:32–17:26
Bathing, washing hair	average 08:56–09:37, 10:32–17:26

Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha; tithi Krishna-trayodashi; lagna Makara 08:01, Kumbha 08:12, Mina 08:56, Mesha 09:37, Vrishabha 10:32, Mithuna 12:05, Karka 14:35

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

+2 Yoga Siddhi 08:01–21:56+1 Anandadi: Manasa 08:01–00:15 (13.02)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 08:01–06:58 (13.02)0 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:01–18:12 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−3 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 08:01–06:58 (13.02)

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

Panchanga at sunrise 08:01

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Krishna Chaturdashi, Vyatipata
Month	Pausha (amanta) · Magha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Shubhakrit (No. 36) · Shaka 2064 · Vikram 2199 more

At sunrise 07:59

Tithi	14Krishna-chaturdashi (Rikta, Kali) · until 20:38 more
Nakshatra	Shravana, pada 1 (movable, Shri Vishnu, Moon) · until 09:54 (14.02) more
Yoga	Vyatipata (“calamity, downfall”, inauspicious) · until 22:44 more
Karana	Shakuni (fixed, inauspicious) · until 20:38 more
Vara	Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Makara (Capricorn), Moon: Makara (Capricorn)

Changes during the day

from 20:38	tithi Amavasya
from 20:38	karana Chatushpada
from 22:44	yoga Variyana

Sun and Moon

Dawn	07:20
Sunrise	07:59
Noon	12:43
Sunset	17:28
End of twilight	18:07
Moonrise	06:54
Moonset	16:23
Day length	9 h 28 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Shravana (07:59–17:28) is good for sowing.
Shakuni 07:59–17:28: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it (it is suitable for sowing).
Krishna-chaturdashi 07:59–17:28: according to the Kalaprakashika, ploughing on Chaturdashi puts the owner’s life in danger.

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Muhurta

Anandadi: Chhatra 08:46–07:57 (14.02) Anandadi: Mudgara 07:59–08:46

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	06:03–07:01
Abhijit Muhurta	none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday
Vijaya Muhurta	14:18–14:56
Godhuli	17:28–17:57
Pradosha	17:28–20:22
Nishitha	00:14–01:11 (14.02)
Amrita Kalam	22:14–00:01 (14.02)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	12:44–13:55
Yamaganda	09:10–10:21
Gulika Kalam	11:32–12:44
Dur Muhurta	12:25–13:03
Varjyam	11:27–13:15

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 throughout the daytime

Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Shravana; tithi Krishna-chaturdashi; lagna Makara 07:59, Kumbha 08:08, Mina 08:52, Mesha 09:33, Vrishabha 10:28, Mithuna 12:01, Karka 14:31

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Shravana — bodily development (physical growth); Wednesday — favour of the authorities.

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

Krishna-chaturdashi 07:59–17:28: a Rikta and Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Vyatipata 07:59–17:28: 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 = −3

Avoid starting important matters: Krishna Chaturdashi, Vyatipata

+1 Anandadi: Chhatra 08:46–07:57 (14.02)+1 Auspicious nakshatra all day+1 Auspicious weekday0 Anandadi: Mudgara 07:59–08:46−3 Krishna Chaturdashi 07:59–20:38−3 Vyatipata 07:59–22:44

Panchanga at sunrise 07:59

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Amavasya
Month	Pausha (amanta) · Magha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Shubhakrit (No. 36) · Shaka 2064 · Vikram 2199 more
Festivals	Mauni Amavasya (Pausha)

At sunrise 07:57

Tithi	30Amavasya (Purna, Pitris (ancestors)) · until 23:09 more
Nakshatra	Shravana, pada 4 (movable, Shri Vishnu, Moon) · until 09:54 more
Yoga	Variyana (“excellent, best”, auspicious) · until 23:34 more
Karana	Chatushpada (fixed, inauspicious) · until 09:53 more
Vara	Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Makara (Capricorn), Moon: Makara (Capricorn)

Changes during the day

from 09:53	karana Naga
from 09:54	nakshatra Dhanishtha
from 23:09	tithi Shukla-pratipat
from 23:09	karana Kimstughna
from 23:34	yoga Parigha

Sun and Moon

Dawn	07:18
Sunrise	07:57
Noon	12:43
Sunset	17:30
End of twilight	18:09
Moonrise	07:14
Moonset	17:31
Day length	9 h 33 min

Sky

New moon (Amavasya)	23:09

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 09:54

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Shravana (07:57–09:54) is good for sowing.
Chatushpada 07:57–09:53: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Naga 09:53–17:30: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

Mauni Amavasya (Pausha) · Pitris (ancestors)

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

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 20:38 (13.02)–23:09
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Muhurta

Anandadi: Dhwaja 07:57–09:54 Anandadi: Shrivatsa 09:54–07:55 (15.02)

Dosha-free Panchaka: 23:22–23:44 (19.02)
Gandanta (tithi): 22:42–23:35

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	06:01–06:59
Abhijit Muhurta	12:24–13:03
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	01:10–02:58 (15.02)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	13:55–15:07
Yamaganda	07:57–09:09
Gulika Kalam	10:20–11:32
Dur Muhurta	11:08–11:46, 14:57–15:36
Varjyam	14:23–16:11

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 throughout the daytime

Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Shravana until 09:54, Dhanishtha from 09:54; tithi Amavasya; lagna Makara 07:57, Kumbha 08:05, Mina 08:48, Mesha 09:29, Vrishabha 10:24, Mithuna 11:57, Karka 14:27, Simha 17:26

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Shravana (until 09:54) — bodily development (physical growth); Dhanishtha (from 09:54) — longevity (increased vitality); Thursday — success.

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

Amavasya 07:57–17:30: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = +1

Avoid starting important matters: Amavasya

+1 Anandadi: Dhwaja 07:57–09:54+1 Auspicious nakshatra 07:57–09:54+1 Yoga Variyana 07:57–23:34+1 Auspicious weekday−3 Amavasya 07:57–23:09

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 07:57

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Sankranti day, Panchaka
Month	Magha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Shubhakrit (No. 36) · Shaka 2064 · Vikram 2199 more
Period	Magha Gupta Navaratri, day 1
Festivals	Kumbha Sankranti · Magha Gupta Navaratri

At sunrise 07:55

Tithi	1Shukla-pratipat (Nanda, Brahma) · until 01:40 (16.02) more
Nakshatra	Dhanishtha, pada 4 (movable, Vasu (kind) - 8 phenomena of nature, assistants of Indra, Mars) · until 12:51 more
Yoga	Parigha (“bolt, barrier”, inauspicious) · until 00:24 (16.02) more
Karana	Kimstughna (fixed) · until 12:25 more
Vara	Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Kumbha (Aquarius), Moon: Kumbha (Aquarius)

Changes during the day

from 12:25	karana Bava
from 12:51	nakshatra Shatabhisha
from 00:24 (16.02)	yoga Shiva
from 01:40 (16.02)	tithi Shukla-dvitya
from 01:40 (16.02)	karana Balava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	07:16
Sunrise	07:55
Noon	12:43
Sunset	17:32
End of twilight	18:11
Moonrise	07:32
Moonset	18:40
Day length	9 h 37 min

Sky

Kumbha Sankranti	01:47 — the Sun enters Kumbha (Aquarius)

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 12:51

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Shatabhisha (12:51–17:32) is good for sowing.
Kimstughna 07:55–12:25: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

Kumbha Sankranti · Surya

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

Rule: by the moment of Sankranti, 07:55–12:44
on the day the Sun enters the sign

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 23:09 (14.02)–01:40 (16.02)
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Ghatasthapana: 07:55–11:07
Abhijit Muhurta (fallback time): 12:24–13:03

Magha Gupta Navaratri, day 1

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:55–01:40 (16.02)

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 01:40–07:52 (16.02)

Anandadi: Prajapati 07:55–12:51 Anandadi: Saumya 12:51–07:52 (16.02)

Dosha-free Panchaka: 23:22 (14.02)–23:44 (19.02)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	05:59–06:57
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	07:43–09:31 (16.02)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	11:31–12:44
Yamaganda	15:08–16:20
Gulika Kalam	09:07–10:19
Dur Muhurta	09:50–10:29, 13:03–13:41
Varjyam	20:56–22:44

Haircut and shaving

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

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

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

Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Dhanishtha until 12:51, Shatabhisha from 12:51; tithi Shukla-pratipat; lagna Makara 07:55, Kumbha 08:01, Mina 08:44, Mesha 09:25, Vrishabha 10:20, Mithuna 11:53, Karka 14:23, Simha 17:22

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Dhanishtha (until 12:51) — longevity (increased vitality); Shatabhisha (from 12:51) — gaining strength; Friday — universal respect.

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

Sankranti at 01:47 — a Parva day: no haircuts or shaving on this day (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

Avoid starting important matters · score S = +2

Avoid starting important matters: Sankranti day

+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:55–01:40 (16.02)+1 Anandadi: Prajapati 07:55–12:51+1 Auspicious nakshatra 07:55–12:51+1 Auspicious weekday−1 Yoga Parigha 07:55–11:59−1 Panchaka all day−1 Sankranti day

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

Panchanga at sunrise 07:55

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Anandadi: Ananda, Auspicious nakshatra; cons: Panchaka, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
Month	Magha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Shubhakrit (No. 36) · Shaka 2064 · Vikram 2199 more
Period	Magha Gupta Navaratri, day 2
Festivals	Chandra Darshan

At sunrise 07:52

Tithi	2Shukla-dvitya (Bhadra, Vidhatr) · until 04:09 (17.02) more
Nakshatra	Shatabhisha, pada 3 (movable, Varuna, Rahu) · until 15:48 more
Yoga	Shiva (“auspicious, benevolent”, auspicious) · until 01:13 (17.02) more
Karana	Balava (movable) · until 14:55 more
Vara	Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Kumbha (Aquarius), Moon: Kumbha (Aquarius)

Changes during the day

from 14:55	karana Kaulava
from 15:48	nakshatra Purva-Bhadra
from 01:13 (17.02)	yoga Siddha
from 04:09 (17.02)	tithi Shukla-tritya
from 04:09 (17.02)	karana Taitila

Sun and Moon

Dawn	07:14
Sunrise	07:52
Noon	12:43
Sunset	17:35
End of twilight	18:13
Moonrise	07:48
Moonset	19:48
Day length	9 h 42 min

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 15:48

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Shatabhisha (07:52–15:48) is good for sowing.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Bhadra (15:48–17:35) is good for root crops.

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Festivals and periods

Chandra Darshan · Chandra (the Moon)

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

Rule: first visible lunar crescent, 17:35–19:48
Crescent Moon above the horizon after sunset: 17:35–19:48

Magha Gupta Navaratri, day 2

Muhurta

Tripushkar Yoga 15:48–04:09 (17.02)

Anandadi: Ananda 07:52–15:48 Anandadi: Kaladanda 15:48–07:50 (17.02)

Dosha-free Panchaka: 23:22 (14.02)–23:44 (19.02)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	05:58–06:55
Abhijit Muhurta	12:24–13:03
Vijaya Muhurta	14:21–14:59
Godhuli	17:35–18:03
Pradosha	17:35–20:26
Nishitha	00:14–01:11 (17.02)
Amrita Kalam	07:43–09:31

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	10:18–11:31
Yamaganda	13:56–15:09
Gulika Kalam	07:52–09:05
Dur Muhurta	07:52–08:31, 08:31–09:10
Varjyam	22:58–00:45 (17.02)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 07:52–17:18

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 07:52–17:18
Cutting fingernails	average 07:52–17:18
Cutting toenails	average 08:40–09:21, 10:16–15:48
Bathing, washing hair	average 07:52–17:18

Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Shatabhisha until 15:48, Purva-Bhadra from 15:48; tithi Shukla-dvitya; lagna Makara 07:52, Kumbha 07:57, Mina 08:40, Mesha 09:21, Vrishabha 10:16, Mithuna 11:50, Karka 14:19, Simha 17:18

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Shatabhisha (until 15:48) — gaining strength; Purva-Bhadra (from 15:48) — facing death (dangers); Saturday — decline of physical strength.

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = +2

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

+1 Anandadi: Ananda 07:52–15:48+1 Auspicious nakshatra 07:52–15:48+1 Yoga Shiva 07:52–01:13 (17.02)+1 Auspicious tithi 07:52–04:09 (17.02)0 Tripushkar Yoga 15:48–04:09 (17.02)0 Anandadi: Kaladanda 15:48–07:50 (17.02)0 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 15:48–07:50 (17.02)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−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 07:52

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Yoga Siddha, Anandadi: Chara; cons: Fierce or sharp nakshatra, Panchaka
Month	Magha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Shubhakrit (No. 36) · Shaka 2064 · Vikram 2199 more
Period	Magha Gupta Navaratri, day 3

At sunrise 07:50

Tithi	3Shukla-tritya (Jaya, Vishnu) · until 06:29 (18.02) more
Nakshatra	Purva-Bhadra, pada 3 (fierce, Aja Ekapad - sunbeam or lightning strike, Jupiter) · until 18:40 more
Yoga	Siddha (“perfected, accomplished”, auspicious) · until 01:56 (18.02) more
Karana	Taitila (movable) · until 17:20 more
Vara	Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Kumbha (Aquarius), Moon: Kumbha (Aquarius)

Changes during the day

from 17:20	karana Gara
from 18:40	nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra
from 01:56 (18.02)	yoga Sadhya
from 06:29 (18.02)	tithi Shukla-chaturti
from 06:29 (18.02)	karana Vanija

Sun and Moon

Dawn	07:12
Sunrise	07:50
Noon	12:43
Sunset	17:37
End of twilight	18:15
Moonrise	08:03
Moonset	20:57
Day length	9 h 46 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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 (07:50–17:37) is good for root crops.

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Festivals and periods

Magha Gupta Navaratri, day 3

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 18:40–07:48 (18.02) Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 18:40–07:48 (18.02)

Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 18:40–06:29 (18.02) Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:29–07:48 (18.02)

Anandadi: Chara 07:50–18:40 Anandadi: Sthira 18:40–07:48 (18.02)

Dosha-free Panchaka: 23:22 (14.02)–23:44 (19.02)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	05:56–06:53
Abhijit Muhurta	12:24–13:03
Vijaya Muhurta	14:21–15:00
Godhuli	17:37–18:05
Pradosha	17:37–20:27
Nishitha	00:14–01:11 (18.02)
Amrita Kalam	09:42–11:30

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	16:23–17:37
Yamaganda	12:43–13:57
Gulika Kalam	15:10–16:23
Dur Muhurta	16:19–16:58
Varjyam	05:20–07:07 (18.02)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 08:36–09:17, 10:12–17:14

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 08:36–09:17, 10:12–17:14
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 08:36–09:17, 10:12–17:14
Bathing, washing hair	average 08:36–09:17, 10:12–17:14

Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Purva-Bhadra; tithi Shukla-tritya; lagna Makara 07:50, Kumbha 07:53, Mina 08:36, Mesha 09:17, Vrishabha 10:12, Mithuna 11:46, Karka 14:15, Simha 17:14

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Purva-Bhadra — facing death (dangers); Sunday — physical well-being.

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = +2

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

+2 Yoga Siddha 07:50–01:56 (18.02)+1 Anandadi: Chara 07:50–18:40+1 Auspicious tithi 07:50–06:29 (18.02)−1 Panchaka all day−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 07:50–18:40

Panchanga at sunrise 07:50

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Ravi Yoga, Auspicious nakshatra; cons: Tryahasparsha, Rikta tithi
Month	Magha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Shubhakrit (No. 36) · Shaka 2064 · Vikram 2199 more
Period	Magha Gupta Navaratri, day 4
Festivals	Vinayaka Chaturthi

At sunrise 07:48

Tithi	4Shukla-chaturti (Rikta, Yama) · until 08:36 (19.02) more the tithi will also last until tomorrow’s sunrise (tryahasparsha)
Nakshatra	Uttara-Bhadra, pada 2 (fixed, Ahirbudhyana (Serpent of the Deep - Milky Way under the horizon), Saturn) · until 21:21 more
Yoga	Sadhya (“attainable, amenable”, auspicious) · until 02:30 (19.02) more
Karana	Vanija (movable) · until 19:35 more
Vara	Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Kumbha (Aquarius), Moon: Mina (Pisces)

Changes during the day

from 19:35	karana Vishti
from 21:21	nakshatra Revati
from 02:30 (19.02)	yoga Shubha

Sun and Moon

Dawn	07:10
Sunrise	07:48
Noon	12:43
Sunset	17:39
End of twilight	18:17
Moonrise	08:19
Moonset	22:06
Day length	9 h 51 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Bhadra (07:48–17:39) is good for sowing.

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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), 11:44–13:42
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Magha Gupta Navaratri, day 4

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 07:48–21:21

Anandadi: Matanga 21:21–07:45 (19.02) Anandadi: Gada 07:48–21:21

Bhadra on earth: 19:35–08:36 (19.02); Bhadra Mukha 19:33–21:43; Bhadra Puchha 07:17–08:36 (19.02)
Dosha-free Panchaka: 23:22 (14.02)–23:44 (19.02)
Surya Dagdha tithi: Shukla-chaturti

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	05:54–06:51
Abhijit Muhurta	12:24–13:03
Vijaya Muhurta	14:22–15:01
Godhuli	17:39–18:07
Pradosha	17:39–20:28
Nishitha	00:14–01:10 (19.02)
Amrita Kalam	16:00–17:47

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	09:02–10:16
Yamaganda	11:29–12:43
Gulika Kalam	13:57–15:11
Dur Muhurta	13:03–13:42, 15:01–15:41
Varjyam	none on this day

Haircut and shaving

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

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

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

Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra; tithi Shukla-chaturti; lagna Makara 07:48, Kumbha 07:49, Mina 08:32, Mesha 09:14, Vrishabha 10:08, Mithuna 11:42, Karka 14:11, Simha 17:10

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Uttara-Bhadra — a good life; Monday — clear, bright complexion.

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

Shukla-chaturti 07:48–17:39: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = −2

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

+2 Ravi Yoga 07:48–21:21+1 Auspicious nakshatra 07:48–21:21+1 Yoga Sadhya 07:48–02:30 (19.02)+1 Auspicious weekday−1 Anandadi: Gada 07:48–21:21−1 Panchaka all day−1 Surya Dagdha tithi all day−2 Rikta tithi all day−2 Tryahasparsha

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

Panchanga at sunrise 07:48

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Yoga Shubha, Anandadi: Shubha; cons: Rikta tithi, Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi)
Month	Magha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Shubhakrit (No. 36) · Shaka 2064 · Vikram 2199 more
Period	Magha Gupta Navaratri, day 5
Festivals	Vasant Panchami (Saraswati Puja)

At sunrise 07:45

Tithi	4Shukla-chaturti (Rikta, Yama) · until 08:36 more vriddhi: the same tithi also prevailed at yesterday’s sunrise
Nakshatra	Revati, pada 2 (soft, Pushan (Prosperous), Mercury) · until 23:44 more Gandamula
Yoga	Shubha (“goodness, happiness”, auspicious) · until 02:49 (20.02) more
Karana	Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 08:36 more
Vara	Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Kumbha (Aquarius), Moon: Mina (Pisces)

Changes during the day

from 08:36	tithi Shukla-panchami
from 08:36	karana Bava
from 21:31	karana Balava
from 23:44	nakshatra Ashwini
from 02:49 (20.02)	yoga Shukla

Sun and Moon

Dawn	07:07
Sunrise	07:45
Noon	12:43
Sunset	17:41
End of twilight	18:19
Moonrise	08:37
Moonset	23:16
Day length	9 h 55 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 08:36

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Revati (07:45–17:41) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 07:45–08:36: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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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, 08:36–12:43
the tithi covers the decisive time on both days — the first is chosen by rule

Magha Gupta Navaratri, day 5

Muhurta

Amrita Siddhi Yoga 23:44–07:43 (20.02) Ravi Yoga 23:44–07:43 (20.02) Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 23:44–07:43 (20.02)

Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:36–07:43 (20.02)

Anandadi: Shubha 07:45–23:44 Anandadi: Amrita 23:44–07:43 (20.02)

Bhadra on earth: 19:35 (18.02)–08:36; Bhadra Mukha 19:33–21:43 (18.02); Bhadra Puchha 07:17–08:36
Dosha-free Panchaka: 23:22 (14.02)–23:44
Gandanta (nakshatra): 17:10–06:17 (20.02)
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Revati
Surya Dagdha tithi: Shukla-chaturti

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	05:53–06:49
Abhijit Muhurta	12:23–13:03
Vijaya Muhurta	14:23–15:02
Godhuli	17:41–18:09
Pradosha	17:41–20:29
Nishitha	00:14–01:10 (20.02)
Amrita Kalam	21:06–22:52

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	15:12–16:27
Yamaganda	10:14–11:29
Gulika Kalam	12:43–13:58
Dur Muhurta	09:45–10:24, 23:18–00:14 (20.02)
Varjyam	10:32–12:18

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 08:36–17:41

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 08:36–17:41
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 08:36–17:41
Bathing, washing hair	average 08:28–17:41

Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Revati; tithi Shukla-chaturti until 08:36, Shukla-panchami from 08:36; lagna Kumbha 07:45, Mina 08:28, Mesha 09:10, Vrishabha 10:05, Mithuna 11:38, Karka 14:07, Simha 17:06

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Revati — increase in property; Tuesday — harm to longevity.

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

Shukla-chaturti 07:45–08:36: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Bhadra on earth 07:45–08:36: 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

Ordinary day · score S = −2

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

+2 Yoga Shubha 07:45–02:49 (20.02)+1 Anandadi: Shubha 07:45–23:44+1 Auspicious nakshatra 07:45–23:44+1 Auspicious tithi 08:36–07:43 (20.02)0 Bhadra on earth 07:45–08:36−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Panchaka 07:45–23:44−1 Surya Dagdha tithi 07:45–08:36−2 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:36–07:43 (20.02)−2 Rikta tithi 07:45–08:36

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

Panchanga at sunrise 07:45

Summary	Best day — Ravi Yoga, Auspicious nakshatra
Month	Magha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Shubhakrit (No. 36) · Shaka 2064 · Vikram 2199 more
Period	Magha Gupta Navaratri, day 6
Festivals	Skanda Shashti

At sunrise 07:43

Tithi	5Shukla-panchami (Purna, Soma) · until 10:20 more
Nakshatra	Ashwini, pada 2 (light, Ashwini Kumara, Ketu) · until 01:43 (21.02) more Gandamula
Yoga	Shukla (“bright, pure”, auspicious) · until 02:48 (21.02) more
Karana	Balava (movable) · until 10:20 more
Vara	Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Kumbha (Aquarius), Moon: Mesha (Aries)

Changes during the day

from 10:20	tithi Shukla-shashti
from 10:20	karana Kaulava
from 23:02	karana Taitila
from 01:43 (21.02)	nakshatra Bharani
from 02:48 (21.02)	yoga Brahma

Sun and Moon

Dawn	07:05
Sunrise	07:43
Noon	12:43
Sunset	17:43
End of twilight	18:21
Moonrise	08:57
Moonset	none
Day length	10 h 00 min

Gardener’s calendar

tasks at sunrise: good — 6, average — 6, bad — 1

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

task	at sunrise	from 10:20

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Festivals and periods

Skanda Shashti · Skanda (Murugan, Kartikeya)

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

Rule: the tithi begins between sunrise and sunset, 10:20–07:41 (21.02)
the tithi begins between sunrise and sunset

Magha Gupta Navaratri, day 6

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 07:43–01:43 (21.02)

Anandadi: Mrityu 07:43–01:43 (21.02) Anandadi: Kana 01:43–07:41 (21.02)

Gandanta (tithi): 09:55–10:46
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Ashwini

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	05:51–06:47
Abhijit Muhurta	none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday
Vijaya Muhurta	14:23–15:03
Godhuli	17:43–18:11
Pradosha	17:43–20:31
Nishitha	00:14–01:10 (21.02)
Amrita Kalam	17:55–19:39

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	12:43–13:58
Yamaganda	08:58–10:13
Gulika Kalam	11:28–12:43
Dur Muhurta	12:23–13:03
Varjyam	21:23–23:07

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 08:24–09:06, 10:01–10:20

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

Cutting hair, shaving	good 08:24–09:06, 10:01–10:20
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	good 08:24–09:06, 10:01–10:20
Bathing, washing hair	good 08:24–09:06, 10:01–17:02

Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Ashwini; tithi Shukla-panchami until 10:20, Shukla-shashti from 10:20; lagna Kumbha 07:43, Mina 08:24, Mesha 09:06, Vrishabha 10:01, Mithuna 11:34, Karka 14:03, Simha 17:02

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

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.

+2 Ravi Yoga 07:43–01:43 (21.02)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 07:43–01:43 (21.02)+1 Yoga Shukla 07:43–02:48 (21.02)+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 07:43–10:200 Anandadi: Mrityu 07:43–01:43 (21.02) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)

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

Panchanga at sunrise 07:43

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Yoga Brahma, Anandadi: Padma; cons: Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Fierce or sharp nakshatra
Month	Magha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Shubhakrit (No. 36) · Shaka 2064 · Vikram 2199 more
Period	Magha Gupta Navaratri, day 7

At sunrise 07:41

Tithi	6Shukla-shashti (Nanda, Kartikeya) · until 11:35 more
Nakshatra	Bharani, pada 1 (fierce, Yama (Dharma-raja), Venus) · until 03:07 (22.02) more
Yoga	Brahma (“Brahma, sacred knowledge”, auspicious) · until 02:19 (22.02) more
Karana	Taitila (movable) · until 11:35 more
Vara	Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Kumbha (Aquarius), Moon: Mesha (Aries)

Changes during the day

from 11:35	tithi Shukla-saptami
from 11:35	karana Gara
from 23:58	karana Vanija
from 02:19 (22.02)	yoga Indra
from 03:07 (22.02)	nakshatra Krittika

Sun and Moon

Dawn	07:03
Sunrise	07:41
Noon	12:43
Sunset	17:45
End of twilight	18:23
Moonrise	09:23
Moonset	00:27
Day length	10 h 04 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 11:35

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Bharani (07:41–17:45) is good for root crops.

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Festivals and periods

Magha Gupta Navaratri, day 7

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 16:11–03:07 (22.02)

Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:41–11:35 Yamaghanta 03:07–07:38 (22.02)

Anandadi: Padma 07:41–03:07 (22.02) Anandadi: Lumbaka 03:07–07:38 (22.02)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	05:49–06:45
Abhijit Muhurta	12:23–13:03
Vijaya Muhurta	14:24–15:04
Godhuli	17:45–18:13
Pradosha	17:45–20:32
Nishitha	00:14–01:10 (22.02)
Amrita Kalam	22:02–23:44

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	13:59–15:14
Yamaganda	07:41–08:56
Gulika Kalam	10:12–11:28
Dur Muhurta	11:02–11:43, 15:04–15:44
Varjyam	11:52–13:34

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 08:20–09:02, 09:57–17:45

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 08:20–09:02, 09:57–17:45
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 08:20–09:02, 09:57–17:45
Bathing, washing hair	average 08:20–09:02, 09:57–17:45

Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Bharani; tithi Shukla-shashti until 11:35, Shukla-saptami from 11:35; lagna Kumbha 07:41, Mina 08:20, Mesha 09:02, Vrishabha 09:57, Mithuna 11:30, Karka 13:59, Simha 16:58

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = +2

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

+2 Yoga Brahma 07:41–02:19 (22.02)+1 Anandadi: Padma 07:41–03:07 (22.02)+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 11:35–07:38 (22.02)0 Ravi Yoga 16:11–03:07 (22.02)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 07:41–03:07 (22.02)−2 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:41–11:35

Panchanga at sunrise 07:41

Summary	Unfavourable day — many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower), Krakacha Yoga
Month	Magha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Shubhakrit (No. 36) · Shaka 2064 · Vikram 2199 more
Period	Magha Gupta Navaratri, day 8
Festivals	Ratha Saptami (Surya Jayanti) · Bhishma Ashtami

At sunrise 07:38

Tithi	7Shukla-saptami (Bhadra, Indra) · until 12:11 more
Nakshatra	Krittika, pada 1 (mixed, Agni, Sun) · until 03:51 (23.02) more
Yoga	Indra (“Indra, lord”, auspicious) · until 01:18 (23.02) more
Karana	Vanija (movable) · until 12:11 more
Vara	Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Kumbha (Aquarius), Moon: Mesha (Aries)

Changes during the day

from 12:11	tithi Shukla-ashtami
from 12:11	karana Vishti
from 00:12 (23.02)	karana Bava
from 01:18 (23.02)	yoga Vaidhriti
from 03:51 (23.02)	nakshatra Rohini

Sun and Moon

Dawn	07:01
Sunrise	07:38
Noon	12:42
Sunset	17:48
End of twilight	18:25
Moonrise	09:55
Moonset	01:37
Day length	10 h 09 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 12:11

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Krittika (07:38–17:48) is good for root crops.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 12:11–17:48: 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 11:35 (21.02)–12:11
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

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), 12:11–13:44
the tithi covers the decisive time on both days — the first is chosen by rule

Magha Gupta Navaratri, day 8

Muhurta

Krakacha Yoga 07:38–12:11 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:38–12:11 Jwalamukhi Yoga 12:11–03:51 (23.02) Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 12:11–07:36 (23.02) Yamaghanta 03:51–07:36 (23.02)

Anandadi: Chhatra 07:38–03:51 (23.02) Anandadi: Mitra 03:51–07:36 (23.02)

Bhadra in heaven: 12:11–00:12 (23.02); Bhadra Puchha 13:58–15:10; Bhadra Mukha 15:10–17:09

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	05:47–06:43
Abhijit Muhurta	12:23–13:03
Vijaya Muhurta	14:25–15:05
Godhuli	17:48–18:15
Pradosha	17:48–20:33
Nishitha	00:14–01:09 (23.02)
Amrita Kalam	01:22–03:01 (23.02)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	11:27–12:43
Yamaganda	15:15–16:31
Gulika Kalam	08:55–10:11
Dur Muhurta	09:40–10:21, 13:03–13:44
Varjyam	15:29–17:08

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 07:38–12:11

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 07:38–12:11
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 07:38–12:11
Bathing, washing hair	good 08:16–08:58, 09:53–12:11

Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Krittika; tithi Shukla-saptami until 12:11, Shukla-ashtami from 12:11; lagna Kumbha 07:38, Mina 08:16, Mesha 08:58, Vrishabha 09:53, Mithuna 11:26, Karka 13:55, Simha 16:54

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

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

Shukla-ashtami 12:11–17:48: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Unfavourable day · score S = −7

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

+2 Yoga Indra 07:38–01:18 (23.02)+1 Anandadi: Chhatra 07:38–03:51 (23.02)+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 07:38–12:11−1 Ashtami 12:11–07:36 (23.02)−2 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 12:11–07:36 (23.02)−2 Jwalamukhi Yoga 12:11–03:51 (23.02)−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:38–12:11−2 Vishti (Bhadra) 12:11–00:12 (23.02)−3 Krakacha Yoga 07:38–12:11

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

Panchanga at sunrise 07:38

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	Shubhakrit (No. 36) · Shaka 2064 · Vikram 2199 more
Period	Magha Gupta Navaratri, day 9
Festivals	Masik Durgashtami

At sunrise 07:36

Tithi	8Shukla-ashtami (Jaya, Vasus) · until 12:02 more
Nakshatra	Rohini, pada 1 (fixed, Prajapati (Brahma - Creator), Moon) · until 03:48 (24.02) more
Yoga	Vaidhriti (“without support, discord”, inauspicious) · until 23:40 more
Karana	Bava (movable) · until 12:02 more
Vara	Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Kumbha (Aquarius), Moon: Vrishabha (Taurus)

Changes during the day

from 12:02	tithi Shukla-navami
from 12:02	karana Balava
from 23:40	karana Kaulava
from 23:40	yoga Vishkambha
from 03:48 (24.02)	nakshatra Mrigashirsha

Sun and Moon

Dawn	06:58
Sunrise	07:36
Noon	12:42
Sunset	17:50
End of twilight	18:27
Moonrise	10:37
Moonset	02:44
Day length	10 h 13 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 12:02

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Rohini (07:36–17:50) is good for sowing.

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Festivals and periods

Masik Durgashtami · Durga

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

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 12:11 (22.02)–12:02
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Magha Gupta Navaratri, day 9

Muhurta

Amrita Siddhi Yoga 07:36–03:48 (24.02) Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 07:36–03:48 (24.02) Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 12:02–07:34 (24.02) Ravi Yoga 03:48–07:34 (24.02)

Jwalamukhi Yoga 12:02–03:48 (24.02)

Anandadi: Shrivatsa 07:36–03:48 (24.02) Anandadi: Vajra 03:48–07:34 (24.02)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	05:46–06:41
Abhijit Muhurta	12:22–13:03
Vijaya Muhurta	14:25–15:06
Godhuli	17:50–18:17
Pradosha	17:50–20:34
Nishitha	00:14–01:09 (24.02)
Amrita Kalam	00:37–02:13 (24.02)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	10:09–11:26
Yamaganda	14:00–15:16
Gulika Kalam	07:36–08:53
Dur Muhurta	07:36–08:17, 08:17–08:58
Varjyam	19:49–21:25

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 08:12–08:54, 09:49–16:51

Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Rohini; tithi Shukla-ashtami until 12:02, Shukla-navami from 12:02; lagna Kumbha 07:36, Mina 08:12, Mesha 08:54, Vrishabha 09:49, Mithuna 11:22, Karka 13:52, Simha 16:51

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

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

Shukla-ashtami 07:36–12:02: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Shukla-navami 12:02–17:50: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Vaidhriti 07:36–17:50: 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 = +3

Avoid starting important matters: Vaidhriti

+4 Amrita Siddhi Yoga 07:36–03:48 (24.02)+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 12:02–07:34 (24.02)+1 Anandadi: Shrivatsa 07:36–03:48 (24.02)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 07:36–03:48 (24.02)0 Jwalamukhi Yoga 12:02–03:48 (24.02) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Rikta tithi 12:02–07:34 (24.02)−3 Vaidhriti 07:36–23:40

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 07:36

Summary	Favourable day — Ravi Yoga, Anandadi: Saumya; auspicious time — after 11:06
Month	Magha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Shubhakrit (No. 36) · Shaka 2064 · Vikram 2199 more
Festivals	Madhva Navami

At sunrise 07:34

Tithi	9Shukla-navami (Rikta, Serpent (Naga)) · until 11:06 more
Nakshatra	Mrigashirsha, pada 1 (soft, Soma (Chandra, Moon), Mars) · until 02:59 (25.02) more
Yoga	Vishkambha (“prop, bolt”, inauspicious) · until 21:25 more
Karana	Kaulava (movable) · until 11:06 more
Vara	Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Kumbha (Aquarius), Moon: Vrishabha (Taurus)

Changes during the day

from 11:06	tithi Shukla-dashami
from 11:06	karana Taitila
from 21:25	yoga Priti
from 22:19	karana Gara
from 02:59 (25.02)	nakshatra Ardra

Sun and Moon

Dawn	06:56
Sunrise	07:34
Noon	12:42
Sunset	17:52
End of twilight	18:29
Moonrise	11:31
Moonset	03:44
Day length	10 h 18 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 11:06

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, Mrigashirsha (07:34–17:52) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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Festivals and periods

Madhva Navami · Madhvacharya

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

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 12:02 (23.02)–11:06
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga all day

Anandadi: Saumya 07:34–02:59 (25.02) Anandadi: Dhwanksha 02:59–07:31 (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	17:52–18:19
Pradosha	17:52–20:36
Nishitha	00:14–01:09 (25.02)
Amrita Kalam	18:29–20:02

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	16:35–17:52
Yamaganda	12:43–14:00
Gulika Kalam	15:17–16:35
Dur Muhurta	16:29–17:11
Varjyam	09:13–10:46

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 11:06–17:52

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 11:06–17:52
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 11:06–17:52
Bathing, washing hair	average 08:09–08:50, 09:45–17:52

Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Mrigashirsha; tithi Shukla-navami until 11:06, Shukla-dashami from 11:06; lagna Kumbha 07:34, Mina 08:09, Mesha 08:50, Vrishabha 09:45, Mithuna 11:18, Karka 13:48, Simha 16:47

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

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

Shukla-navami 07:34–11:06: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Favourable day · score S = +3

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

Auspicious time begins after 11:06

+2 Ravi Yoga all day+1 Anandadi: Saumya 07:34–02:59 (25.02)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 07:34–02:59 (25.02)+1 Auspicious tithi 11:06–07:31 (25.02)−2 Rikta tithi 07:34–11:06

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

Panchanga at sunrise 07:34

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Kshaya tithi, Krakacha Yoga
Month	Magha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Shubhakrit (No. 36) · Shaka 2064 · Vikram 2199 more
Festivals	Jaya Ekadashi (Bhaimi)

At sunrise 07:31

Tithi	10Shukla-dashami (Purna, Dharma) · until 09:22 more
Nakshatra	Ardra, pada 1 (sharp, Rudra (Roaring, angry image of Shiva), Rahu) · until 01:25 (26.02) more
Yoga	Priti (“love, affection”, auspicious) · until 18:33 more
Karana	Gara (movable) · until 09:22 more
Vara	Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Kumbha (Aquarius), Moon: Mithuna (Gemini)

Changes during the day

from 09:22	tithi Shukla-ekadashi (kshaya: not present at any sunrise)
from 09:22	karana Vanija
from 18:33	yoga Ayushman
from 20:13	karana Vishti
from 01:25 (26.02)	nakshatra Punarvasu
from 06:54 (26.02)	tithi Shukla-dvadashi
from 06:54 (26.02)	karana Bava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	06:54
Sunrise	07:31
Noon	12:42
Sunset	17:54
End of twilight	18:32
Moonrise	12:38
Moonset	04:36
Day length	10 h 22 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	from 09:22

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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 09:22–06:54 (26.02)
kshaya Ekadashi does not prevail at sunrise: Smartas fast on the day it begins, Vaishnavas on the next day
Parana (breaking the fast): 13:45–15:51 (26.02)
Vaishnava date: 26.02

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 07:31–01:25 (26.02)

Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 09:22–06:54 (26.02) Krakacha Yoga 09:22–06:54 (26.02) Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:54–07:29 (26.02)

Anandadi: Kaladanda 07:31–01:25 (26.02) Anandadi: Dhumra 01:25–07:29 (26.02)

Bhadra in heaven: 20:13–06:54 (26.02); Bhadra Puchha 00:26–01:31 (26.02); Bhadra Mukha 01:31–03:18 (26.02)
Gandanta (tithi): 08:59–09:43

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	05:42–06:37
Abhijit Muhurta	12:22–13:03
Vijaya Muhurta	14:26–15:08
Godhuli	17:54–18:21
Pradosha	17:54–20:37
Nishitha	00:14–01:09 (26.02)
Amrita Kalam	16:05–17:34

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	08:49–10:07
Yamaganda	11:25–12:43
Gulika Kalam	14:00–15:18
Dur Muhurta	13:03–13:45, 15:08–15:49
Varjyam	10:50–12:20

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average throughout the daytime

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average throughout the daytime
Cutting fingernails	average 07:31–09:22, 09:41–16:43
Cutting toenails	average throughout the daytime
Bathing, washing hair	good 08:05–08:46, 09:41–16:43

Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Ardra; tithi Shukla-dashami until 09:22, Shukla-ekadashi from 09:22; lagna Kumbha 07:31, Mina 08:05, Mesha 08:46, Vrishabha 09:41, Mithuna 11:14, Karka 13:44, Simha 16:43

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −2

Avoid starting important matters: Kshaya tithi

+2 Ravi Yoga 07:31–01:25 (26.02)+1 Yoga Priti 07:31–18:33+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 07:31–09:220 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 09:22–06:54 (26.02) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Anandadi: Kaladanda 07:31–01:25 (26.02)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 07:31–01:25 (26.02)−2 Kshaya tithi−3 Krakacha Yoga 09:22–06:54 (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 07:31

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Anandadi: Sthira, Auspicious nakshatra; cons: Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
Month	Magha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Shubhakrit (No. 36) · Shaka 2064 · Vikram 2199 more
Festivals	Jaya Ekadashi (Bhaimi) — Vaishnava fast

At sunrise 07:29

Tithi	12Shukla-dvadashi (Bhadra, Sun (Ravi)) · until 03:49 (27.02) more
Nakshatra	Punarvasu, pada 2 (movable, Aditi, Jupiter) · until 23:13 more
Yoga	Ayushman (“long-lived”, auspicious) · until 15:07 more
Karana	Bava (movable) · until 17:25 more
Vara	Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Kumbha (Aquarius), Moon: Mithuna (Gemini)

Changes during the day

from 15:07	yoga Saubhagya
from 17:25	karana Balava
from 23:13	nakshatra Pushya
from 03:49 (27.02)	tithi Shukla-triodashi
from 03:49 (27.02)	karana Kaulava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	06:51
Sunrise	07:29
Noon	12:42
Sunset	17:56
End of twilight	18:34
Moonrise	13:57
Moonset	05:18
Day length	10 h 27 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 (07:29–17:56) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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Festivals and periods

Jaya Ekadashi (Bhaimi) — Vaishnava fast · Vishnu

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

Smarta date: 25.02
Ekadashi does not prevail at any sunrise (kshaya): Smartas fast on the day it begins, Vaishnavas on the next day, on Dwadashi.

Muhurta

Tripushkar Yoga 07:29–23:13 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:49–07:26 (27.02)

Anandadi: Sthira 07:29–23:13 Anandadi: Vardhamana 23:13–07:26 (27.02)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	05:40–06:34
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	21:02–22:29

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	15:19–16:38
Yamaganda	10:06–11:24
Gulika Kalam	12:42–14:01
Dur Muhurta	09:34–10:16, 23:20–00:14 (27.02)
Varjyam	12:19–13:46, 06:19–07:44 (27.02)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 08:01–08:42, 09:37–16:39

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 08:01–08:42, 09:37–16:39
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 08:01–08:42, 09:37–16:39
Bathing, washing hair	average 08:01–08:42, 09:37–16:39

Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Punarvasu; tithi Shukla-dvadashi; lagna Kumbha 07:29, Mina 08:01, Mesha 08:42, Vrishabha 09:37, Mithuna 11:10, Karka 13:40, Simha 16:39

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Punarvasu — strength of spirit (bravery, resilience); Tuesday — harm to longevity.

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = +2

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

+1 Anandadi: Sthira 07:29–23:13+1 Auspicious nakshatra 07:29–23:13+1 Yoga Ayushman 07:29–15:070 Tripushkar Yoga 07:29–23:13−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)

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

Panchanga at sunrise 07:29

Summary	Favourable day — Pushya, Anandadi: Matanga
Month	Magha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Shubhakrit (No. 36) · Shaka 2064 · Vikram 2199 more
Festivals	Pradosha Vrat

At sunrise 07:26

Tithi	13Shukla-triodashi (Jaya, God of Love) · until 00:16 (28.02) more
Nakshatra	Pushya, pada 2 (light, Brhaspati, Saturn) · until 20:31 more
Yoga	Saubhagya (“good fortune, marital happiness”, auspicious) · until 11:15 more
Karana	Kaulava (movable) · until 14:06 more
Vara	Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Kumbha (Aquarius), Moon: Karka (Cancer)

Changes during the day

from 11:15	yoga Shobhana
from 14:06	karana Taitila
from 20:31	nakshatra Ashlesha
from 00:16 (28.02)	tithi Shukla-chaturdashi
from 00:16 (28.02)	karana Gara
from 07:02 (28.02)	yoga Atiganda

Sun and Moon

Dawn	06:49
Sunrise	07:26
Noon	12:42
Sunset	17:58
End of twilight	18:36
Moonrise	15:23
Moonset	05:51
Day length	10 h 31 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Pushya (07:26–17:58) is good for sowing.

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Festivals and periods

Pradosha Vrat · Shiva

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

Rule: pradosha vyapini: 3 muhurtas after sunset, 17:58–20:39
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 20:31–07:24 (28.02)

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:26–00:16 (28.02)

Anandadi: Matanga 07:26–20:31 Anandadi: Rakshasa 20:31–07:24 (28.02)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	05:38–06:32
Abhijit Muhurta	none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday
Vijaya Muhurta	14:28–15:10
Godhuli	17:58–18:25
Pradosha	17:58–20:39
Nishitha	00:14–01:08 (28.02)
Amrita Kalam	14:50–16:15

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	12:42–14:01
Yamaganda	08:45–10:04
Gulika Kalam	11:23–12:42
Dur Muhurta	12:21–13:03
Varjyam	06:19–07:44

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 07:57–08:38, 09:33–16:35

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

Cutting hair, shaving	good 07:57–08:38, 09:33–16:35
Cutting fingernails	average throughout the daytime
Cutting toenails	good 07:57–08:38, 09:33–16:35
Bathing, washing hair	good 07:57–08:38, 09:33–16:35

Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Pushya; tithi Shukla-triodashi; lagna Kumbha 07:26, Mina 07:57, Mesha 08:38, Vrishabha 09:33, Mithuna 11:06, Karka 13:36, Simha 16:35

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Favourable day · score S = +4

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

+2 Pushya 07:26–20:31+1 Anandadi: Matanga 07:26–20:31+1 Yoga Saubhagya 07:26–11:15+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 07:26–00:16 (28.02)−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:26–00:16 (28.02)

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

Panchanga at sunrise 07:26

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Ravi Yoga, Anandadi: Amrita; cons: Rikta tithi, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
Month	Magha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Shubhakrit (No. 36) · Shaka 2064 · Vikram 2199 more

At sunrise 07:24

Tithi	14Shukla-chaturdashi (Rikta, Kali) · until 20:26 more
Nakshatra	Ashlesha, pada 3 (sharp, Naga - the lord of snakes (Sharpa), Mercury) · until 17:29 more Gandamula
Yoga	Atiganda (“great danger”, inauspicious) · until 02:38 (01.03) more
Karana	Gara (movable) · until 10:23 more
Vara	Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Kumbha (Aquarius), Moon: Karka (Cancer)

Changes during the day

from 10:23	karana Vanija
from 17:29	nakshatra Magha
from 20:26	tithi Purnima
from 20:26	karana Vishti
from 02:38 (01.03)	yoga Sukarma
from 06:29 (01.03)	karana Bava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	06:47
Sunrise	07:24
Noon	12:42
Sunset	18:00
End of twilight	18:38
Moonrise	16:53
Moonset	06:19
Day length	10 h 36 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 17:29

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 (17:29–18:00) is good for sowing, for root crops.
Shukla-chaturdashi 07:24–18:00: according to the Kalaprakashika, ploughing on Chaturdashi puts the owner’s life in danger.

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Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 07:24–17:29 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 20:26–07:21 (01.03)

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:24–20:26

Anandadi: Amrita 07:24–17:29 Anandadi: Musala 17:29–07:21 (01.03)

Bhadra on earth: 20:26–06:29 (01.03); Bhadra Puchha 02:58–03:58 (01.03); Bhadra Mukha 03:58–05:38 (01.03)
Gandanta (nakshatra): 12:15–22:42
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Ashlesha

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	05:36–06:30
Abhijit Muhurta	12:21–13:03
Vijaya Muhurta	14:28–15:11
Godhuli	18:00–18:27
Pradosha	18:00–20:41
Nishitha	00:14–01:08 (01.03)
Amrita Kalam	16:05–17:29

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	14:02–15:21
Yamaganda	07:24–08:43
Gulika Kalam	10:03–11:23
Dur Muhurta	10:56–11:38, 15:11–15:53
Varjyam	07:42–09:06, 03:54–05:17 (01.03)

Haircut and shaving

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

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

Cutting hair, shaving	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Bathing, washing hair	average 07:53–08:34, 09:29–16:31

Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Ashlesha until 17:29, Magha from 17:29; tithi Shukla-chaturdashi; lagna Kumbha 07:24, Mina 07:53, Mesha 08:34, Vrishabha 09:29, Mithuna 11:02, Karka 13:32, Simha 16:31

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Ashlesha (until 17:29) — physical affliction (suffering); Magha (from 17:29) — loss of property; Thursday — success.

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

Shukla-chaturdashi 07:24–18:00: a Rikta and Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = +1

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

+2 Ravi Yoga 07:24–17:29+1 Anandadi: Amrita 07:24–17:29+1 Auspicious weekday0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:24–20:26 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Anandadi: Musala 17:29–07:21 (01.03)0 Yoga Atiganda 07:24–08:59−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 07:24–17:29−2 Rikta tithi 07:24–20:26

Panchanga at sunrise 07:24

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

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.

Shubhakrit (No. 36 of 60, “doer of good”) — A year of good deeds: success in new undertakings, plenty and harmony.
Northern samvatsara: Pingala (No. 51)
Shaka Samvat 2064 · Vikram Samvat 2199 · Kali Yuga 5243
Next year — Shobhakrit, from the new moon before Ugadi (the start of Chaitra) 15.04.2143
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-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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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).

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

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

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.

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

Anandadi: 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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

Friday
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Magha
−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-dvitya
−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.

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.

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

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

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

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.

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.

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

Krishna-tritya
any undertakings

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi)
An auspicious combination of weekday and tithi group: Fri — Nanda (1, 6, 11), Wed — Bhadra (2, 7, 12), Tue — Jaya (3, 8, 13), Sat — Rikta (4, 9, 14), Thu — Purna (5, 10, 15). Brings success; if the same pair also forms an inauspicious yoga, Siddha prevails.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Purva-Phalguni
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-tritya
+1 — favourable 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.

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

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

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

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

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.

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 Uttara-Phalguni
Planting and sowing are allowed.

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

Krishna-panchami
any undertakings

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

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

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

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.

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

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

Uttara-Phalguni
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-chaturti
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-panchami
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

Krishna-panchami
any undertakings

Krishna-shashti
plowing the ground

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: 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.

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.

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.

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.

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

Hasta
+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.

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

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

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.

Krishna-saptami
soaking seeds is allowed, digging the ground

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

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

Anandadi: 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 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 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

Chitra
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-saptami
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Krishna-saptami
soaking seeds is allowed, digging the ground

Krishna-ashtami
tillage and sowing are forbidden

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

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

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

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

Swati
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-ashtami
0 — does not affect the haircut rating

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Krishna-ashtami
tillage and sowing are forbidden

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Thursday
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Vishakha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-navami
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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.

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

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

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.

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

Anuradha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-dashami
0 — does not affect the haircut rating

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

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.

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

Krishna-dashami
any undertakings

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.

Jyestha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-ekadashi
0 — does not affect the haircut rating

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

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.

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-ekadashi
plowing, pruning and weeding

Krishna-dvadashi
neutral

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.

Mula
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-dvadashi
0 — does not affect the haircut rating

Surya Dagdha tithi
A tithi “burnt” by the Sun in its current sign (the Sun in Dhanu or Mina — the 2nd, in Vrishabha or Kumbha — the 4th, in Mesha or Karka — the 6th, in Mithuna or Kanya — the 8th, in Simha or Vrischika — the 10th, in Tula or Makara — the 12th): unfavourable for new undertakings.

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

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

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.

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-dvadashi
neutral

Krishna-trayodashi
no pruning or felling

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.

Purva-Ashadha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-trayodashi
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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

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.

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.

Uttara-Ashadha
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

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.

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

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

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

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

Anandadi: 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.

Shravana
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-chaturdashi
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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

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

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.

Chatushpada (fixed)
Deity: Vrisha (the sacred bull)
Inauspicious for new undertakings. Good for work with cattle, worship of cows and rites for the ancestors (shraddha).
A karana is half a tithi; there are 60 of them in a lunar month.

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

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 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).

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

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

Anandadi: 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.

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.

Dhanishtha
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Amavasya
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The 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.

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 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).

Shukla-pratipat
digging, plowing, planting trees

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).

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

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.

Shatabhisha
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-pratipat
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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

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

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

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.

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 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)

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

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

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

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

Purva-Bhadra
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-dvitya
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

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

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.

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

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

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.

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)

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

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

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

Uttara-Bhadra
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-chaturti
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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

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

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

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

Shukla-panchami
do not fell trees, any undertakings

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

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

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

Revati
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-panchami
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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.

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

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

Shukla-shashti
plowing the ground

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

Ashwini
+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.

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

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

Shukla-saptami
soaking seeds is allowed, farming

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

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.

Bharani
−1 — unfavourable 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.

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

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

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

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

Shukla-saptami
soaking seeds is allowed, farming

Shukla-ashtami
tillage and sowing are forbidden

Magha Gupta Navaratri, day 8
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.

Krittika
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-ashtami
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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

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

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

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

Rohini
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-navami
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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

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

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

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

Shukla-dashami
any undertakings

Mrigashirsha
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-dashami
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

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

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

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

Shukla-dashami
any undertakings

Shukla-ekadashi
pruning and weeding

Ardra
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-ekadashi
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

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

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

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

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 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.

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

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.

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

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

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

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

Ashlesha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-chaturdashi
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut