Panchanga Calendar

March 1938

SamvatsaraIshvara (11)MonthMagha → Phalguna from 3.03RituShishiraAyanaUttarayanaPlace55°45′ N 37°35′ E, UTC+3 changeAyanamsaLahiri

March 1938 falls, in the lunar calendar (amanta), within the months Magha (until 2.03), Phalguna (from 3.03). Periods: 9–15.03 — Holashtak; from 14.03 — Kharmas. Major festivals: 15.03 Holika Dahan; 16.03 Holi (Dhulandi).

Mon

Tue

Wed

Thu

Fri

Sat

Sun

1Dhan14

2Shat30Amavasya

3PBh1Chandra Darshan

4UBh2

5Rev4Vinayaka Chaturthi

6Ashw5until 11:33

7Bhar6Skanda Shashti

8Krit7after 09:42

9Roh8after 11:35

10Mrig9

11Pun10

12Push11Amalaki Ekadashi

13Ashl12Pradosha

14Mag13Mina Sankranti

15PPh14Holika Dahan

16UPh15Holi

17Has1

18Chit2

19Swa3after 07:16

20Vish4

21Anu5Rang Panchami

22Jye6

23Jye7Kalashtami

24Mul8Sheetala Ashtami

25PAsh9

26UAsh10

27Shra11Papmochani

28Dhan12until 07:38

29Shat13Bhauma Pradosha

30PBh14

31UBh30Amavasya

Day ratingBest daysFavourableOrdinaryAvoid new venturesUnfavourable

Markersafter / until HH:MM

Moon5Waxing Moon5Waning Moon15Purnima30Amavasya

Nakshatra typesfixedsoftlightmovablesharpfiercemixed

Icons this month (18)

day of Amavasya (ancestor rites)Chandra DarshanAmrita Siddhi YogaVinayaka ChaturthiSkanda ShashtiTripushkar YogaGoddess (Durga, Kali)EkadashiPradoshaSankrantiHolika Dahanday of Purnima (full moon fast and puja)HoliSankashtiVernal equinoxKalashtamiSheetala AshtamiShivaratri

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

8.03 Tue — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Ravi Yoga, Anandadi: Matanga after 09:42
Rohini (fixed): for what is firm and lasting: laying house foundations, housewarming, planting, weddings, taking office, long-term projects.
9.03 Wed — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Anandadi: Amrita, Auspicious nakshatra after 11:35
Mrigashirsha (soft): for arts and music, friendship and love, new clothes and jewellery, weddings and festivals.
11.03 Fri — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Ravi Yoga, Auspicious nakshatra
Punarvasu (movable): for journeys and moving house, buying vehicles, gardening, quick and temporary changes.
19.03 Sat — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Anandadi: Siddhi after 07:16
Swati (movable): for journeys and moving house, buying vehicles, gardening, quick and temporary changes.
21.03 Mon — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Anandadi: Manasa, Auspicious nakshatra
Anuradha (soft): for arts and music, friendship and love, new clothes and jewellery, weddings and festivals.

Festivals

2.03 Wed Magha Amavasya
3.03 Thu Chandra Darshan
5.03 Sat Vinayaka Chaturthi
7.03 Mon Skanda Shashti
9.03 Wed Masik Durgashtami
12.03 Sat Amalaki Ekadashi
13.03 Sun Pradosha Vrat
14.03 Mon Mina Sankranti
15.03 Tue Holika Dahan
15.03 Tue Purnima Vrat
16.03 Wed Holi (Dhulandi)
16.03 Wed Phalguna Purnima
19.03 Sat Sankashti Chaturthi (Bhalachandra)
21.03 Mon Rang Panchami
23.03 Wed Kalashtami
24.03 Thu Sheetala Ashtami (Basoda)
27.03 Sun Papmochani Ekadashi
29.03 Tue Bhauma Pradosha
29.03 Tue Masik Shivaratri
31.03 Thu Phalguna Amavasya

Special muhurta yogas

4.03 Fri Amrita Siddhi Yoga 12:34–07:12 (05.03)
4.03 Fri Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 12:34–07:12 (05.03)
6.03 Sun Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 07:10–11:33
8.03 Tue Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 07:05–09:42
8.03 Tue Tripushkar Yoga 07:05–09:42
9.03 Wed Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day
10.03 Thu Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 05:44–06:57 (11.03)
11.03 Fri Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 06:57–04:12 (12.03)
16.03 Wed Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 22:27–06:41 (17.03)
19.03 Sat Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 06:36–00:40 (20.03)
21.03 Mon Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 06:31–05:20 (22.03)
26.03 Sat Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 16:51–06:15 (27.03)
27.03 Sun Dwipushkar Yoga 23:01–06:13 (28.03)
31.03 Thu Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 20:34–06:02 (01.04)

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.

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.

Avoid starting important matters

1.03 Tue — Anandadi: Utpata, Krishna Chaturdashi, Panchaka (unfavourable day)
2.03 Wed — Amavasya, Samvartaka Yoga, Panchaka
4.03 Fri — Kshaya tithi, Panchaka
5.03 Sat — Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra), Rikta tithi, Surya Dagdha tithi
7.03 Mon — Vaidhriti, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
12.03 Sat — Bhadra on earth, Hutashana Yoga, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
13.03 Sun — many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower), Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra), Krakacha Yoga (unfavourable day)
14.03 Mon — Sankranti day, Rikta tithi, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
15.03 Tue — many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower), Bhadra on earth, Rikta tithi (unfavourable day)
20.03 Sun — Anandadi: Utpata, Rikta tithi, Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi)
23.03 Wed — Yamaghanta, many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower), Vyatipata (unfavourable day)
24.03 Thu — Krakacha Yoga, Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Fierce or sharp nakshatra
25.03 Fri — Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Rikta tithi, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
29.03 Tue — Anandadi: Mrityu, Panchaka, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn) (unfavourable day)
30.03 Wed — Krishna Chaturdashi, Bhadra on earth, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
31.03 Thu — Amavasya, Panchaka

Sky this month

2.03 New moon (Amavasya) 08:39
14.03 Mina Sankranti 08:45 — the Sun enters Mina (Pisces)
16.03 Full moon (Purnima) 08:15
21.03 Vernal equinox 09:43
22.03 Northern samvatsara: Virodhi → Vikriti 08:22
31.03 New moon (Amavasya) 21:51
There are no eclipses this month.

Periods

9–15.03 Holashtak
from 14.03 Kharmas
28.02 23:01 – 5.03 12:11 Raja Panchaka
28.03 07:38 – 1.04 19:42 Raja Panchaka

Samvatsara and month

Ishvara (No. 11, “lord”) — A year of sovereignty: prosperity, health and stability, success in matters of governance. more

Northern samvatsara: Virodhi → Vikriti. Shaka Samvat 1859, Vikram Samvat 1994, Kali Yuga 5038.

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

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

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

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

Summary	Unfavourable day — Anandadi: Utpata, Krishna Chaturdashi
Month	Magha (amanta) · Phalguna (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Ishvara (No. 11) · Shaka 1859 · Vikram 1994 more

At sunrise 07:22

Tithi	14Krishna-chaturdashi (Rikta, Kali) · until 08:25 more
Nakshatra	Dhanishtha, pada 4 (movable, Vasu (kind) - 8 phenomena of nature, assistants of Indra, Mars) · until 11:35 more
Yoga	Shiva (“auspicious, benevolent”, auspicious) · until 16:36 more
Karana	Shakuni (fixed, inauspicious) · until 08:25 more
Vara	Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Kumbha (Aquarius), Moon: Kumbha (Aquarius)

Changes during the day

from 08:25	tithi Amavasya
from 08:25	karana Chatushpada
from 11:35	nakshatra Shatabhisha
from 16:36	yoga Siddha
from 20:36	karana Naga

Sun and Moon

Dawn	06:45
Sunrise	07:22
Noon	12:42
Sunset	18:02
End of twilight	18:39
Moonrise	06:33
Moonset	17:31
Day length	10 h 39 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 08:25	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, Shatabhisha (11:35–18:02) is good for sowing.
Shakuni 07:22–08:25: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it (it is suitable for sowing).
Chatushpada 08:25–18:02: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Krishna-chaturdashi 07:22–08:25: according to the Kalaprakashika, ploughing on Chaturdashi puts the owner’s life in danger.

more — lunar calendar for gardeners

Muhurta

Anandadi: Utpata 07:22–11:35 Anandadi: Mrityu 11:35–07:20 (02.03)

Raja Panchaka: 23:01 (28.02)–12:11 (05.03)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	05:35–06:29
Abhijit Muhurta	12:21–13:04
Vijaya Muhurta	14:29–15:12
Godhuli	18:02–18:29
Pradosha	18:02–20:42
Nishitha	00:14–01:08 (02.03)
Amrita Kalam	04:55–06:34 (02.03)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	15:22–16:42
Yamaganda	10:02–11:22
Gulika Kalam	12:42–14:02
Dur Muhurta	09:30–10:13, 23:21–00:14 (02.03)
Varjyam	19:01–20:40

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 07:46–08:27, 09:20–16:11

Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Dhanishtha until 11:35, Shatabhisha from 11:35; tithi Krishna-chaturdashi until 08:25, Amavasya from 08:25; lagna Kumbha 07:22, Mina 07:46, Mesha 08:27, Vrishabha 09:20, Mithuna 10:48, Karka 13:13, Simha 16:11

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Dhanishtha (until 11:35) — longevity (increased vitality); Shatabhisha (from 11:35) — gaining strength; Tuesday — harm to longevity.

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

Krishna-chaturdashi 07:22–08:25: a Rikta and Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Amavasya 08:25–18:02: 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

Unfavourable day · score S = −6

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

Strict prohibition: Anandadi: Utpata

Avoid starting important matters: Krishna Chaturdashi

+1 Auspicious nakshatra 07:22–11:35+1 Yoga Shiva 07:22–16:36−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Panchaka all day−3 Anandadi: Utpata 07:22–11:35−3 Krishna Chaturdashi 07:22–08:25

Panchanga at sunrise 07:22

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Amavasya, Samvartaka Yoga
Month	Magha (amanta) · Phalguna (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Ishvara (No. 11) · Shaka 1859 · Vikram 1994 more
Festivals	Magha Amavasya

At sunrise 07:20

Tithi	30Amavasya (Purna, Pitris (ancestors)) · until 08:39 more
Nakshatra	Shatabhisha, pada 4 (movable, Varuna, Rahu) · until 12:21 more
Yoga	Siddha (“perfected, accomplished”, auspicious) · until 15:30 more
Karana	Naga (fixed, inauspicious) · until 08:39 more
Vara	Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Kumbha (Aquarius), Moon: Kumbha (Aquarius)

Changes during the day

from 08:39	tithi Shukla-pratipat
from 08:39	karana Kimstughna
from 12:21	nakshatra Purva-Bhadra
from 15:30	yoga Sadhya
from 20:35	karana Bava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	06:43
Sunrise	07:20
Noon	12:42
Sunset	18:04
End of twilight	18:41
Moonrise	06:51
Moonset	18:47
Day length	10 h 44 min

Sky

New moon (Amavasya)	08:39

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 08:39	from 12:21

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Shatabhisha (07:20–12:21) is good for sowing.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Bhadra (12:21–18:04) is good for root crops.
Naga 07:20–08:39: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Kimstughna 08:39–18:04: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

more — lunar calendar for gardeners

Festivals and periods

Magha Amavasya · Pitris (ancestors)

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

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 08:25 (01.03)–08:39
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Muhurta

Samvartaka Yoga 08:39–07:17 (03.03)

Anandadi: Manasa 07:20–12:21 Anandadi: Padma 12:21–07:17 (03.03)

Raja Panchaka: 23:01 (28.02)–12:11 (05.03)
Gandanta (tithi): 08:15–09:03

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	05:34–06:27
Abhijit Muhurta	none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday
Vijaya Muhurta	14:29–15:12
Godhuli	18:04–18:31
Pradosha	18:04–20:43
Nishitha	00:14–01:07 (03.03)
Amrita Kalam	04:33–06:10 (03.03)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	12:42–14:03
Yamaganda	08:40–10:01
Gulika Kalam	11:22–12:42
Dur Muhurta	12:21–13:04
Varjyam	18:50–20:27

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 08:39–16:07

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 08:39–16:07
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 08:39–16:07
Bathing, washing hair	average 07:20–16:07

Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Shatabhisha until 12:21, Purva-Bhadra from 12:21; tithi Amavasya until 08:39, Shukla-pratipat from 08:39; lagna Kumbha 07:20, Mina 07:43, Mesha 08:23, Vrishabha 09:16, Mithuna 10:44, Karka 13:09, Simha 16:07

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Shatabhisha (until 12:21) — gaining strength; Purva-Bhadra (from 12:21) — facing death (dangers); Wednesday — favour of the authorities.

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

Amavasya 07:20–08:39: 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 = −3

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

Avoid starting important matters: Amavasya

+2 Yoga Siddha 07:20–15:30+1 Anandadi: Manasa 07:20–12:21+1 Auspicious nakshatra 07:20–12:21+1 Auspicious weekday−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 12:21–07:17 (03.03)−1 Panchaka all day−3 Amavasya 07:20–08:39−3 Samvartaka Yoga 08:39–07:17 (03.03)

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 07:20

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Anandadi: Chhatra, Yoga Sadhya; cons: Fierce or sharp nakshatra, Panchaka
Month	Phalguna (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Ishvara (No. 11) · Shaka 1859 · Vikram 1994 more
Festivals	Chandra Darshan

At sunrise 07:17

Tithi	1Shukla-pratipat (Nanda, Brahma) · until 08:24 more
Nakshatra	Purva-Bhadra, pada 4 (fierce, Aja Ekapad - sunbeam or lightning strike, Jupiter) · until 12:39 more
Yoga	Sadhya (“attainable, amenable”, auspicious) · until 14:03 more
Karana	Bava (movable) · until 08:24 more
Vara	Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Kumbha (Aquarius), Moon: Mina (Pisces)

Changes during the day

from 08:24	tithi Shukla-dvitya
from 08:24	karana Balava
from 12:39	nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra
from 14:03	yoga Shubha
from 20:07	karana Kaulava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	06:40
Sunrise	07:17
Noon	12:41
Sunset	18:06
End of twilight	18:43
Moonrise	07:08
Moonset	20:04
Day length	10 h 48 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 08:24	from 12:39

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Bhadra (07:17–12:39) is good for root crops.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Bhadra (12:39–18:06) is good for sowing.

more — lunar calendar for gardeners

Festivals and periods

Chandra Darshan · Chandra (the Moon)

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

Rule: first visible lunar crescent, 18:06–20:04
Crescent Moon above the horizon after sunset: 18:06–20:04

Muhurta

Anandadi: Chhatra 12:39–07:15 (04.03) Anandadi: Mudgara 07:17–12:39

Raja Panchaka: 23:01 (28.02)–12:11 (05.03)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	05:32–06:24
Abhijit Muhurta	12:20–13:04
Vijaya Muhurta	14:30–15:13
Godhuli	18:06–18:33
Pradosha	18:06–20:44
Nishitha	00:14–01:07 (04.03)
Amrita Kalam	none on this day

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	14:03–15:24
Yamaganda	07:17–08:38
Gulika Kalam	10:00–11:21
Dur Muhurta	10:54–11:37, 15:13–15:57
Varjyam	22:13–23:49

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 12:39–16:03

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

Cutting hair, shaving	good 12:39–16:03
Cutting fingernails	good 12:39–16:03
Cutting toenails	average 07:39–08:20, 09:12–18:06
Bathing, washing hair	good 12:39–16:03

Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Purva-Bhadra until 12:39, Uttara-Bhadra from 12:39; tithi Shukla-pratipat until 08:24, Shukla-dvitya from 08:24; lagna Kumbha 07:17, Mina 07:39, Mesha 08:20, Vrishabha 09:12, Mithuna 10:40, Karka 13:05, Simha 16:03

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Purva-Bhadra (until 12:39) — facing death (dangers); Uttara-Bhadra (from 12:39) — a good life; Thursday — success.

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = +1

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

+1 Anandadi: Chhatra 12:39–07:15 (04.03)+1 Yoga Sadhya 07:17–14:03+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 08:24–07:15 (04.03)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 12:39–07:15 (04.03)−1 Anandadi: Mudgara 07:17–12:39−1 Panchaka all day−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 07:17–12:39

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 07:17

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Kshaya tithi, Panchaka
Month	Phalguna (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Ishvara (No. 11) · Shaka 1859 · Vikram 1994 more

At sunrise 07:15

Tithi	2Shukla-dvitya (Bhadra, Vidhatr) · until 07:45 more
Nakshatra	Uttara-Bhadra, pada 4 (fixed, Ahirbudhyana (Serpent of the Deep - Milky Way under the horizon), Saturn) · until 12:34 more
Yoga	Shubha (“goodness, happiness”, auspicious) · until 12:18 more
Karana	Kaulava (movable) · until 07:45 more
Vara	Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Kumbha (Aquarius), Moon: Mina (Pisces)

Changes during the day

from 07:45	tithi Shukla-tritya (kshaya: not present at any sunrise)
from 07:45	karana Taitila
from 12:18	yoga Shukla
from 12:34	nakshatra Revati
from 19:17	karana Gara
from 06:46 (05.03)	tithi Shukla-chaturti
from 06:46 (05.03)	karana Vanija

Sun and Moon

Dawn	06:38
Sunrise	07:15
Noon	12:41
Sunset	18:08
End of twilight	18:46
Moonrise	07:26
Moonset	21:23
Day length	10 h 53 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 07:45	from 12:34

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 (07:15–12:34) is good for sowing.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Revati (12:34–18:08) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

more — lunar calendar for gardeners

Muhurta

Amrita Siddhi Yoga 12:34–07:12 (05.03) Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 12:34–07:12 (05.03)

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:15–07:45 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 07:45–12:34

Anandadi: Dhwaja 07:15–12:34 Anandadi: Shrivatsa 12:34–07:12 (05.03)

Raja Panchaka: 23:01 (28.02)–12:11 (05.03)
Gandanta (nakshatra): 06:18–18:03 (05.03)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	05:30–06:22
Abhijit Muhurta	12:20–13:03
Vijaya Muhurta	14:31–15:14
Godhuli	18:08–18:35
Pradosha	18:08–20:45
Nishitha	00:14–01:07 (05.03)
Amrita Kalam	07:47–09:23

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	11:20–12:42
Yamaganda	15:25–16:47
Gulika Kalam	08:37–09:58
Dur Muhurta	09:26–10:09, 13:03–13:47
Varjyam	00:22–01:57 (05.03)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 07:35–08:16, 09:08–15:59

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

Cutting hair, shaving	good 07:35–08:16, 09:08–15:59
Cutting fingernails	good 07:35–08:16, 09:08–15:59
Cutting toenails	good 07:45–08:16, 09:08–15:59
Bathing, washing hair	good 07:35–08:16, 09:08–15:59

Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra until 12:34, Revati from 12:34; tithi Shukla-dvitya until 07:45, Shukla-tritya from 07:45; lagna Kumbha 07:15, Mina 07:35, Mesha 08:16, Vrishabha 09:08, Mithuna 10:36, Karka 13:01, Simha 15:59

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Uttara-Bhadra (until 12:34) — a good life; Revati (from 12:34) — increase in property; Friday — universal respect.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = +7

Avoid starting important matters: Kshaya tithi

+4 Amrita Siddhi Yoga 12:34–07:12 (05.03)+2 Yoga Shubha 07:15–12:18+1 Anandadi: Dhwaja 07:15–12:34+1 Auspicious nakshatra 07:15–12:34+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 07:15–07:450 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 07:45–12:34 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:15–07:45 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Panchaka all day−2 Kshaya tithi

Panchanga at sunrise 07:15

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra), Rikta tithi
Month	Phalguna (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Ishvara (No. 11) · Shaka 1859 · Vikram 1994 more
Festivals	Vinayaka Chaturthi

At sunrise 07:12

Tithi	4Shukla-chaturti (Rikta, Yama) · until 05:30 (06.03) more
Nakshatra	Revati, pada 4 (soft, Pushan (Prosperous), Mercury) · until 12:11 more Gandamula
Yoga	Shukla (“bright, pure”, auspicious) · until 10:18 more
Karana	Vanija (movable) · until 18:10 more
Vara	Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Kumbha (Aquarius), Moon: Mina (Pisces)

Changes during the day

from 10:18	yoga Brahma
from 12:11	nakshatra Ashwini
from 18:10	karana Vishti
from 05:30 (06.03)	tithi Shukla-panchami
from 05:30 (06.03)	karana Bava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	06:35
Sunrise	07:12
Noon	12:41
Sunset	18:11
End of twilight	18:48
Moonrise	07:46
Moonset	22:43
Day length	10 h 58 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 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, Revati (07:12–12:11) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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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), 11:36–13:47
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:12–05:30 (06.03) Ravi Yoga 12:11–07:10 (06.03)

Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 07:12–12:11 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:30–07:10 (06.03)

Anandadi: Prajapati 07:12–12:11 Anandadi: Saumya 12:11–07:10 (06.03)

Bhadra in heaven: 18:10–05:30 (06.03); Bhadra Mukha 18:08–20:02; Bhadra Puchha 04:22–05:30 (06.03)
Raja Panchaka: 23:01 (28.02)–12:11
Gandanta (nakshatra): 06:18–18:03
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Revati
Surya Dagdha tithi: Shukla-chaturti

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	05:28–06:20
Abhijit Muhurta	12:19–13:03
Vijaya Muhurta	14:31–15:15
Godhuli	18:11–18:37
Pradosha	18:11–20:46
Nishitha	00:14–01:06 (06.03)
Amrita Kalam	09:49–11:24, 04:32–06:06 (06.03)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	09:57–11:19
Yamaganda	14:04–15:26
Gulika Kalam	07:12–08:35
Dur Muhurta	07:12–07:56, 07:56–08:40
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 07:31–08:12, 09:04–15:55

Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Revati until 12:11, Ashwini from 12:11; tithi Shukla-chaturti; lagna Kumbha 07:12, Mina 07:31, Mesha 08:12, Vrishabha 09:04, Mithuna 10:33, Karka 12:57, Simha 15:55

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Revati (until 12:11) — increase in property; Ashwini (from 12:11) — joy; Saturday — decline of physical strength.

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

Shukla-chaturti 07:12–18:11: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −4

+2 Ravi Yoga 12:11–07:10 (06.03)+1 Yoga Brahma 10:18–07:10 (06.03)+1 Anandadi: Prajapati 07:12–12:11+1 Auspicious nakshatra 07:12–12:110 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:12–05:30 (06.03) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Vishti (Bhadra) 18:10–05:30 (06.03)−1 Gandanta 07:12–18:03−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Panchaka 07:12–12:11−1 Surya Dagdha tithi 07:12–05:30 (06.03)−2 Rikta tithi 07:12–05:30 (06.03)−3 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 07:12–12:11

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 07:12

Summary	Favourable day — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Yoga Brahma; auspicious time — until 11:33
Month	Phalguna (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Ishvara (No. 11) · Shaka 1859 · Vikram 1994 more

At sunrise 07:10

Tithi	5Shukla-panchami (Purna, Soma) · until 04:02 (07.03) more
Nakshatra	Ashwini, pada 4 (light, Ashwini Kumara, Ketu) · until 11:33 more Gandamula
Yoga	Brahma (“Brahma, sacred knowledge”, auspicious) · until 08:05 more
Karana	Bava (movable) · until 16:48 more
Vara	Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Kumbha (Aquarius), Moon: Mesha (Aries)

Changes during the day

from 08:05	yoga Indra
from 11:33	nakshatra Bharani
from 16:48	karana Balava
from 04:02 (07.03)	tithi Shukla-shashti
from 04:02 (07.03)	karana Kaulava
from 05:43 (07.03)	yoga Vaidhriti

Sun and Moon

Dawn	06:33
Sunrise	07:10
Noon	12:41
Sunset	18:13
End of twilight	18:50
Moonrise	08:10
Moonset	none
Day length	11 h 02 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 11:33

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, Bharani (11:33–18:13) is good for root crops.

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Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 07:10–11:33 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 07:10–11:33

Jwalamukhi Yoga 11:33–04:02 (07.03) Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 11:33–07:07 (07.03) Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:02–07:07 (07.03)

Anandadi: Ananda 07:10–11:33 Anandadi: Kaladanda 11:33–07:07 (07.03)

Gandanta (tithi): 03:40–04:25 (07.03)
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Ashwini

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	05:26–06:18
Abhijit Muhurta	12:19–13:03
Vijaya Muhurta	14:32–15:16
Godhuli	18:13–18:38
Pradosha	18:13–20:48
Nishitha	00:14–01:06 (07.03)
Amrita Kalam	06:05–07:38 (07.03)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	16:50–18:13
Yamaganda	12:41–14:04
Gulika Kalam	15:27–16:50
Dur Muhurta	16:44–17:28
Varjyam	07:39–09:13, 20:49–22:22

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 07:10–15:51

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 07:10–15:51
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 07:10–15:51
Bathing, washing hair	average 07:10–15:51

Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Ashwini until 11:33, Bharani from 11:33; tithi Shukla-panchami; lagna Kumbha 07:10, Mina 07:27, Mesha 08:08, Vrishabha 09:00, Mithuna 10:29, Karka 12:53, Simha 15:51

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Ashwini (until 11:33) — joy; Bharani (from 11:33) — facing death (dangers); Sunday — physical well-being.

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Favourable day · score S = +3

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

Auspicious time ends by 11:33

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 07:10–11:33+2 Yoga Brahma 07:10–08:05+2 Ravi Yoga 07:10–11:33+1 Anandadi: Ananda 07:10–11:33+1 Auspicious nakshatra 07:10–11:33+1 Auspicious tithi 07:10–04:02 (07.03)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 11:33–07:07 (07.03)−1 Anandadi: Kaladanda 11:33–07:07 (07.03)−2 Jwalamukhi Yoga 11:33–04:02 (07.03)−3 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 11:33–07:07 (07.03)

Panchanga at sunrise 07:10

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Vaidhriti, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
Month	Phalguna (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Ishvara (No. 11) · Shaka 1859 · Vikram 1994 more
Festivals	Skanda Shashti

At sunrise 07:07

Tithi	6Shukla-shashti (Nanda, Kartikeya) · until 02:23 (08.03) more
Nakshatra	Bharani, pada 4 (fierce, Yama (Dharma-raja), Venus) · until 10:43 more
Yoga	Vaidhriti (“without support, discord”, inauspicious) · until 03:12 (08.03) more
Karana	Kaulava (movable) · until 15:14 more
Vara	Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Kumbha (Aquarius), Moon: Mesha (Aries)

Changes during the day

from 10:43	nakshatra Krittika
from 15:14	karana Taitila
from 02:23 (08.03)	tithi Shukla-saptami
from 02:23 (08.03)	karana Gara
from 03:12 (08.03)	yoga Vishkambha

Sun and Moon

Dawn	06:30
Sunrise	07:07
Noon	12:40
Sunset	18:15
End of twilight	18:52
Moonrise	08:40
Moonset	00:03
Day length	11 h 07 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 10:43

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Bharani (07:07–10:43) is good for root crops.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Krittika (10:43–18:15) is good for root crops.

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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: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 04:02–02:23 (08.03)
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 10:43–07:05 (08.03)

Hutashana Yoga 07:07–02:23 (08.03) Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:07–02:23 (08.03) Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 02:23–07:05 (08.03)

Anandadi: Chara 07:07–10:43 Anandadi: Sthira 10:43–07:05 (08.03)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	05:24–06:16
Abhijit Muhurta	12:19–13:03
Vijaya Muhurta	14:32–15:17
Godhuli	18:15–18:40
Pradosha	18:15–20:49
Nishitha	00:14–01:05 (08.03)
Amrita Kalam	06:05–07:38

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	08:31–09:54
Yamaganda	11:18–12:41
Gulika Kalam	14:04–15:28
Dur Muhurta	13:03–13:48, 15:17–16:01
Varjyam	22:12–23:44

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 07:23–08:04, 08:56–18:15

Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Bharani until 10:43, Krittika from 10:43; tithi Shukla-shashti; lagna Kumbha 07:07, Mina 07:23, Mesha 08:04, Vrishabha 08:56, Mithuna 10:25, Karka 12:49, Simha 15:47

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Bharani (until 10:43) — facing death (dangers); Krittika (from 10:43) — consumption (a wasting disease); Monday — clear, bright complexion.

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

Vaidhriti 07:07–18:15: auspicious undertakings, including haircuts, are avoided during this yoga (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = 0

Avoid starting important matters: Vaidhriti

+2 Ravi Yoga 10:43–07:05 (08.03)+1 Anandadi: Chara 07:07–10:43+1 Auspicious weekday0 Hutashana Yoga 07:07–02:23 (08.03) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:07–02:23 (08.03) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 07:07–10:43−3 Vaidhriti 07:07–03:12 (08.03)

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 07:07

Summary	Best day — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Ravi Yoga; auspicious time — after 09:42
Month	Phalguna (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Ishvara (No. 11) · Shaka 1859 · Vikram 1994 more

At sunrise 07:05

Tithi	7Shukla-saptami (Bhadra, Indra) · until 00:33 (09.03) more
Nakshatra	Krittika, pada 4 (mixed, Agni, Sun) · until 09:42 more
Yoga	Vishkambha (“prop, bolt”, inauspicious) · until 00:33 (09.03) more
Karana	Gara (movable) · until 13:29 more
Vara	Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Kumbha (Aquarius), Moon: Vrishabha (Taurus)

Changes during the day

from 09:42	nakshatra Rohini
from 13:29	karana Vanija
from 00:33 (09.03)	yoga Priti
from 00:33 (09.03)	tithi Shukla-ashtami
from 00:33 (09.03)	karana Vishti

Sun and Moon

Dawn	06:28
Sunrise	07:05
Noon	12:40
Sunset	18:17
End of twilight	18:54
Moonrise	09:20
Moonset	01:20
Day length	11 h 12 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 09:42

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 (07:05–09:42) is good for root crops.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Rohini (09:42–18:17) is good for sowing.

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Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 07:05–09:42 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 07:05–09:42 Tripushkar Yoga 07:05–09:42 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 00:33–07:02 (09.03)

Hutashana Yoga 07:05–00:33 (09.03) Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:05–00:33 (09.03)

Anandadi: Matanga 09:42–07:02 (09.03) Anandadi: Gada 07:05–09:42

Bhadra in heaven: 00:33–11:35 (09.03); Bhadra Puchha 02:12–03:18 (09.03); Bhadra Mukha 03:18–05:08 (09.03)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	05:22–06:13
Abhijit Muhurta	12:18–13:03
Vijaya Muhurta	14:33–15:18
Godhuli	18:17–18:42
Pradosha	18:17–20:50
Nishitha	00:14–01:05 (09.03)
Amrita Kalam	07:24–08:56, 05:29–07:00 (09.03)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	15:29–16:53
Yamaganda	09:53–11:17
Gulika Kalam	12:41–14:05
Dur Muhurta	09:19–10:04, 23:23–00:14 (09.03)
Varjyam	00:55–02:26 (09.03)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 07:19–08:00, 08:53–18:17

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 07:19–08:00, 08:53–18:17
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 07:19–08:00, 08:53–18:17
Bathing, washing hair	average 07:19–08:00, 08:53–18:17

Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Krittika until 09:42, Rohini from 09:42; tithi Shukla-saptami; lagna Kumbha 07:05, Mina 07:19, Mesha 08:00, Vrishabha 08:53, Mithuna 10:21, Karka 12:45, Simha 15:43

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Krittika (until 09:42) — consumption (a wasting disease); Rohini (from 09:42) — destruction of all misfortunes; Tuesday — harm to longevity.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Best day · score S = +6

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

Auspicious time begins after 09:42

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 07:05–09:42+2 Ravi Yoga 07:05–09:42+1 Anandadi: Matanga 09:42–07:02 (09.03)+1 Auspicious tithi 07:05–00:33 (09.03)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 09:42–07:02 (09.03)0 Hutashana Yoga 07:05–00:33 (09.03) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Tripushkar Yoga 07:05–09:420 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:05–00:33 (09.03) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Anandadi: Gada 07:05–09:42−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)

Panchanga at sunrise 07:05

Summary	Best day — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Anandadi: Amrita; auspicious time — after 11:35
Month	Phalguna (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Ishvara (No. 11) · Shaka 1859 · Vikram 1994 more
Period	Holashtak
Festivals	Masik Durgashtami

At sunrise 07:02

Tithi	8Shukla-ashtami (Jaya, Vasus) · until 22:34 more
Nakshatra	Rohini, pada 4 (fixed, Prajapati (Brahma - Creator), Moon) · until 08:31 more
Yoga	Priti (“love, affection”, auspicious) · until 21:46 more
Karana	Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 11:35 more
Vara	Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Kumbha (Aquarius), Moon: Vrishabha (Taurus)

Changes during the day

from 08:31	nakshatra Mrigashirsha
from 11:35	karana Bava
from 21:46	yoga Ayushman
from 22:34	tithi Shukla-navami
from 22:34	karana Balava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	06:25
Sunrise	07:02
Noon	12:40
Sunset	18:19
End of twilight	18:56
Moonrise	10:11
Moonset	02:29
Day length	11 h 16 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 08:31

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Rohini (07:02–08:31) is good for sowing.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Mrigashirsha (08:31–18:19) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 07:02–11:35: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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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 00:33–22:34
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Holashtak

Muhurta

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day

Hutashana Yoga 07:02–22:34 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:02–22:34 Krakacha Yoga 22:34–07:00 (10.03)

Anandadi: Shubha 07:02–08:31 Anandadi: Amrita 08:31–07:00 (10.03)

Bhadra in heaven: 00:33–11:35; Bhadra Puchha 02:12–03:18; Bhadra Mukha 03:18–05:08

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	05:20–06:11
Abhijit Muhurta	none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday
Vijaya Muhurta	14:33–15:18
Godhuli	18:19–18:44
Pradosha	18:19–20:51
Nishitha	00:14–01:05 (10.03)
Amrita Kalam	22:53–00:23 (10.03)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	12:40–14:05
Yamaganda	08:27–09:51
Gulika Kalam	11:16–12:40
Dur Muhurta	12:18–13:03
Varjyam	13:48–15:19

Haircut and shaving

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

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

Cutting hair, shaving	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Bathing, washing hair	good 07:15–07:56, 08:49–15:39

Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Rohini until 08:31, Mrigashirsha from 08:31; tithi Shukla-ashtami; lagna Kumbha 07:02, Mina 07:15, Mesha 07:56, Vrishabha 08:49, Mithuna 10:17, Karka 12:42, Simha 15:39

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Rohini (until 08:31) — destruction of all misfortunes; Mrigashirsha (from 08:31) — abundance (well-being, prosperity); Wednesday — favour of the authorities.

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

Shukla-ashtami 07:02–18:19: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Best day · score S = +5

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

Auspicious time begins after 11:35

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day+1 Anandadi: Amrita 08:31–07:00 (10.03)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 07:02–08:31+1 Yoga Priti 07:02–21:46+1 Auspicious weekday0 Holashtak0 Hutashana Yoga 07:02–22:34 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:02–22:34 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Vishti (Bhadra) 07:02–11:35−1 Ashtami 07:02–22:34

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 07:02

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Ravi Yoga, Auspicious nakshatra; cons: Rikta tithi, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
Month	Phalguna (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Ishvara (No. 11) · Shaka 1859 · Vikram 1994 more
Period	Holashtak

At sunrise 07:00

Tithi	9Shukla-navami (Rikta, Serpent (Naga)) · until 20:26 more
Nakshatra	Mrigashirsha, pada 4 (soft, Soma (Chandra, Moon), Mars) · until 07:11 more
Yoga	Ayushman (“long-lived”, auspicious) · until 18:52 more
Karana	Balava (movable) · until 09:31 more
Vara	Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Kumbha (Aquarius), Moon: Mithuna (Gemini)

Changes during the day

from 07:11	nakshatra Ardra
from 09:31	karana Kaulava
from 18:52	yoga Saubhagya
from 20:26	tithi Shukla-dashami
from 20:26	karana Taitila
from 05:44 (11.03)	nakshatra Punarvasu

Sun and Moon

Dawn	06:23
Sunrise	07:00
Noon	12:40
Sunset	18:21
End of twilight	18:58
Moonrise	11:15
Moonset	03:27
Day length	11 h 21 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 07:11

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, Mrigashirsha (07:00–07:11) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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Festivals and periods

Holashtak

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 07:11–06:57 (11.03) Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 20:26–06:57 (11.03) Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 05:44–06:57 (11.03) Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 05:44–06:57 (11.03)

Hutashana Yoga 07:00–20:26 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:00–20:26

Anandadi: Siddhi 05:44–06:57 (11.03) Anandadi: Mrityu 07:00–07:11 Anandadi: Kana 07:11–05:44 (11.03)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	05:18–06:09
Abhijit Muhurta	12:18–13:03
Vijaya Muhurta	14:34–15:19
Godhuli	18:21–18:46
Pradosha	18:21–20:52
Nishitha	00:14–01:04 (11.03)
Amrita Kalam	20:20–21:51

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	14:05–15:31
Yamaganda	07:00–08:25
Gulika Kalam	09:50–11:15
Dur Muhurta	10:47–11:32, 15:19–16:05
Varjyam	15:05–16:35

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 Mrigashirsha until 07:11, Ardra from 07:11; tithi Shukla-navami; lagna Kumbha 07:00, Mina 07:11, Mesha 07:52, Vrishabha 08:45, Mithuna 10:13, Karka 12:38, Simha 15:35

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Mrigashirsha (until 07:11) — abundance (well-being, prosperity); Ardra (from 07:11) — sadness; Thursday — success.

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

Shukla-navami 07:00–18:21: 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 07:11–06:57 (11.03)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 07:00–07:11+1 Yoga Ayushman 07:00–18:52+1 Auspicious weekday0 Anandadi: Kana 07:11–05:44 (11.03) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Holashtak0 Hutashana Yoga 07:00–20:26 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:00–20:26 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Anandadi: Mrityu 07:00–07:11−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 07:11–05:44 (11.03)−2 Rikta tithi 07:00–20:26

Panchanga at sunrise 07:00

Summary	Best day — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Ravi Yoga
Month	Phalguna (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Ishvara (No. 11) · Shaka 1859 · Vikram 1994 more
Period	Holashtak

At sunrise 06:57

Tithi	10Shukla-dashami (Purna, Dharma) · until 18:13 more
Nakshatra	Punarvasu, pada 1 (movable, Aditi, Jupiter) · until 04:12 (12.03) more
Yoga	Saubhagya (“good fortune, marital happiness”, auspicious) · until 15:54 more
Karana	Taitila (movable) · until 07:20 more
Vara	Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Kumbha (Aquarius), Moon: Mithuna (Gemini)

Changes during the day

from 07:20	karana Gara
from 15:54	yoga Shobhana
from 18:13	tithi Shukla-ekadashi
from 18:13	karana Vanija
from 04:12 (12.03)	nakshatra Pushya
from 05:04 (12.03)	karana Vishti

Sun and Moon

Dawn	06:20
Sunrise	06:57
Noon	12:39
Sunset	18:23
End of twilight	19:00
Moonrise	12:30
Moonset	04:12
Day length	11 h 25 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	from 18:13

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Punarvasu (06:57–18:23) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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Festivals and periods

Holashtak

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 06:57–04:12 (12.03) Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 06:57–04:12 (12.03) Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 18:13–06:54 (12.03)

Hutashana Yoga 06:57–18:13

Anandadi: Lumbaka 06:57–04:12 (12.03) Anandadi: Utpata 04:12–06:54 (12.03)

Bhadra on earth: 05:04–15:56 (12.03); Bhadra Puchha 09:25–10:30 (12.03); Bhadra Mukha 10:30–12:19 (12.03)
Gandanta (tithi): 17:51–18:34

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	05:16–06:07
Abhijit Muhurta	12:17–13:03
Vijaya Muhurta	14:34–15:20
Godhuli	18:23–18:48
Pradosha	18:23–20:53
Nishitha	00:14–01:04 (12.03)
Amrita Kalam	01:57–03:27 (12.03)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	11:14–12:40
Yamaganda	15:31–16:57
Gulika Kalam	08:23–09:48
Dur Muhurta	09:14–10:00, 13:03–13:49
Varjyam	16:58–18:28

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 07:07–07:48, 08:41–15:32

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

Cutting hair, shaving	good 07:07–07:48, 08:41–15:32
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	good 07:07–07:48, 08:41–15:32
Bathing, washing hair	good 07:07–07:48, 08:41–15:32

Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Punarvasu; tithi Shukla-dashami until 18:13, Shukla-ekadashi from 18:13; lagna Kumbha 06:57, Mina 07:07, Mesha 07:48, Vrishabha 08:41, Mithuna 10:09, Karka 12:34, Simha 15:32

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Punarvasu — strength of spirit (bravery, resilience); Friday — universal respect.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Best day · score S = +8

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

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 06:57–04:12 (12.03)+2 Ravi Yoga 06:57–04:12 (12.03)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 06:57–04:12 (12.03)+1 Yoga Saubhagya 06:57–15:54+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 06:57–18:130 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 18:13–06:54 (12.03)0 Holashtak0 Hutashana Yoga 06:57–18:13 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Anandadi: Lumbaka 06:57–04:12 (12.03)

Panchanga at sunrise 06:57

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Bhadra on earth, Hutashana Yoga
Month	Phalguna (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Ishvara (No. 11) · Shaka 1859 · Vikram 1994 more
Period	Holashtak
Festivals	Amalaki Ekadashi

At sunrise 06:54

Tithi	11Shukla-ekadashi (Nanda, Rudra) · until 15:56 more
Nakshatra	Pushya, pada 1 (light, Brhaspati, Saturn) · until 02:39 (13.03) more
Yoga	Shobhana (“splendid, beautiful”, auspicious) · until 12:53 more
Karana	Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 15:56 more
Vara	Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Kumbha (Aquarius), Moon: Karka (Cancer)

Changes during the day

from 12:53	yoga Atiganda
from 15:56	tithi Shukla-dvadashi
from 15:56	karana Bava
from 02:39 (13.03)	nakshatra Ashlesha
from 02:48 (13.03)	karana Balava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	06:18
Sunrise	06:54
Noon	12:39
Sunset	18:25
End of twilight	19:02
Moonrise	13:51
Moonset	04:47
Day length	11 h 30 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 15:56

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Pushya (06:54–18:25) is good for sowing.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 06:54–15:56: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

Amalaki Ekadashi · Vishnu

The Ekadashi of the bright half of Phalguna, dedicated to the amalaki (amla) tree, in which, according to legend, Vishnu resides. Devotees worship the amla tree and fast.

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 18:13 (11.03)–15:56
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Parana (breaking the fast): 06:52–09:11 (13.03)

Holashtak

Muhurta

Hutashana Yoga 06:54–15:56 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 02:39–06:52 (13.03)

Anandadi: Mitra 06:54–02:39 (13.03) Anandadi: Manasa 02:39–06:52 (13.03)

Bhadra on earth: 05:04–15:56; Bhadra Puchha 09:25–10:30; Bhadra Mukha 10:30–12:19

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	05:14–06:04
Abhijit Muhurta	12:17–13:03
Vijaya Muhurta	14:35–15:21
Godhuli	18:25–18:50
Pradosha	18:25–20:54
Nishitha	00:14–01:03 (13.03)
Amrita Kalam	20:40–22:09

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	09:47–11:13
Yamaganda	14:06–15:32
Gulika Kalam	06:54–08:21
Dur Muhurta	06:54–07:40, 07:40–08:26
Varjyam	11:41–13:11

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 07:03–07:44, 08:37–15:28

Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Pushya; tithi Shukla-ekadashi until 15:56, Shukla-dvadashi from 15:56; lagna Kumbha 06:54, Mina 07:03, Mesha 07:44, Vrishabha 08:37, Mithuna 10:05, Karka 12:30, Simha 15:28

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Pushya — increase in wealth; 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 06:54–15:56: 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:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −1

Avoid starting important matters: Bhadra on earth

+2 Pushya 06:54–02:39 (13.03)+1 Anandadi: Mitra 06:54–02:39 (13.03)+1 Yoga Shobhana 06:54–12:53+1 Auspicious tithi 06:54–15:560 Holashtak0 Yoga Atiganda 12:53–14:59−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−2 Hutashana Yoga 06:54–15:56−3 Bhadra on earth 06:54–15:56

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

Panchanga at sunrise 06:54

Summary	Unfavourable day — many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower), Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra)
Month	Phalguna (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Ishvara (No. 11) · Shaka 1859 · Vikram 1994 more
Period	Holashtak
Festivals	Pradosha Vrat

At sunrise 06:52

Tithi	12Shukla-dvadashi (Bhadra, Sun (Ravi)) · until 13:41 more
Nakshatra	Ashlesha, pada 1 (sharp, Naga - the lord of snakes (Sharpa), Mercury) · until 01:11 (14.03) more Gandamula
Yoga	Atiganda (“great danger”, inauspicious) · until 09:52 more
Karana	Balava (movable) · until 13:41 more
Vara	Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Kumbha (Aquarius), Moon: Karka (Cancer)

Changes during the day

from 09:52	yoga Sukarma
from 13:41	tithi Shukla-triodashi
from 13:41	karana Kaulava
from 00:36 (14.03)	karana Taitila
from 01:11 (14.03)	nakshatra Magha

Sun and Moon

Dawn	06:15
Sunrise	06:52
Noon	12:39
Sunset	18:27
End of twilight	19:04
Moonrise	15:14
Moonset	05:15
Day length	11 h 35 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 13:41

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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, 18:27–20:56
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Holashtak

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 01:11–06:49 (14.03)

Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 06:52–13:41 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:52–13:41 Hutashana Yoga 06:52–13:41 Krakacha Yoga 06:52–13:41 Yamaghanta 01:11–06:49 (14.03)

Anandadi: Vajra 06:52–01:11 (14.03) Anandadi: Mudgara 01:11–06:49 (14.03)

Gandanta (nakshatra): 19:32–06:50 (14.03)
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Ashlesha

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	05:12–06:02
Abhijit Muhurta	12:16–13:03
Vijaya Muhurta	14:35–15:22
Godhuli	18:27–18:52
Pradosha	18:27–20:56
Nishitha	00:13–01:03 (14.03)
Amrita Kalam	23:41–01:11 (14.03)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	17:00–18:27
Yamaganda	12:39–14:06
Gulika Kalam	15:33–17:00
Dur Muhurta	16:54–17:41
Varjyam	14:40–16:10

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 13:41–15:24

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 13:41–15:24
Cutting fingernails	bad throughout the daytime
Cutting toenails	average 13:41–15:24
Bathing, washing hair	average 13:41–15:24

Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Ashlesha; tithi Shukla-dvadashi until 13:41, Shukla-triodashi from 13:41; lagna Kumbha 06:52, Mina 06:59, Mesha 07:40, Vrishabha 08:33, Mithuna 10:01, Karka 12:26, Simha 15:24, Kanya 18:25

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Ashlesha — physical affliction (suffering); Sunday — physical well-being.

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Unfavourable day · score S = −9

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

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

+1 Yoga Sukarma 09:52–06:49 (14.03)0 Auspicious tithi 13:41–06:49 (14.03)0 Holashtak−1 Anandadi: Vajra 06:52–01:11 (14.03)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 06:52–01:11 (14.03)−2 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:52–13:41−2 Hutashana Yoga 06:52–13:41−2 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 06:52–13:41−3 Krakacha Yoga 06:52–13:41

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

Panchanga at sunrise 06:52

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Sankranti day, Rikta tithi
Month	Phalguna (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Ishvara (No. 11) · Shaka 1859 · Vikram 1994 more
Period	Kharmas · Holashtak
Festivals	Mina Sankranti

At sunrise 06:49

Tithi	13Shukla-triodashi (Jaya, God of Love) · until 11:34 more
Nakshatra	Magha, pada 1 (fierce, Pitris or Pitars - ancestors of the clan, forefathers, Ketu) · until 23:54 more Gandamula
Yoga	Sukarma (“good deed”, auspicious) · until 06:58 more
Karana	Taitila (movable) · until 11:34 more
Vara	Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Kumbha (Aquarius), Moon: Simha (Leo)

Changes during the day

from 06:58	yoga Dhriti
from 11:34	tithi Shukla-chaturdashi
from 11:34	karana Gara
from 22:36	karana Vanija
from 23:54	nakshatra Purva-Phalguni
from 04:14 (15.03)	yoga Shula

Sun and Moon

Dawn	06:13
Sunrise	06:49
Noon	12:39
Sunset	18:29
End of twilight	19:06
Moonrise	16:38
Moonset	05:38
Day length	11 h 39 min

Sky

Mina Sankranti	08:45 — the Sun enters Mina (Pisces)

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 11:34

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 (06:49–18:29) is good for sowing, for root crops.
Shukla-chaturdashi 11:34–18:29: according to the Kalaprakashika, ploughing on Chaturdashi puts the owner’s life in danger.

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Festivals and periods

Mina Sankranti · Surya

The Sun enters the sidereal sign of Pisces: the second Kharmas of the year (Mina Masa) begins — weddings and housewarmings are not held until Mesha Sankranti.

Rule: by the moment of Sankranti, 08:45–15:09
on the day the Sun enters the sign

Kharmas
Holashtak

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 06:49–23:54

Anandadi: Dhwaja 23:54–06:47 (15.03) Anandadi: Dhwanksha 06:49–23:54

Gandanta (nakshatra): 19:32 (13.03)–06:50
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Magha

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	05:10–06:00
Abhijit Muhurta	12:16–13:03
Vijaya Muhurta	14:36–15:23
Godhuli	18:29–18:54
Pradosha	18:29–20:57
Nishitha	00:13–01:02 (15.03)
Amrita Kalam	21:38–23:09

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	08:17–09:44
Yamaganda	11:12–12:39
Gulika Kalam	14:07–15:34
Dur Muhurta	13:03–13:49, 15:23–16:09
Varjyam	12:33–14:03

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 06:49–15:20

Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Magha; tithi Shukla-triodashi until 11:34, Shukla-chaturdashi from 11:34; lagna Kumbha 06:49, Mina 06:55, Mesha 07:36, Vrishabha 08:29, Mithuna 09:57, Karka 12:22, Simha 15:20, Kanya 18:21

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Magha — loss of property; Monday — clear, bright complexion.

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

Shukla-chaturdashi 11:34–18:29: a Rikta and Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Sankranti at 08:45 — a Parva day: no haircuts or shaving on this day (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

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.

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Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = 0

Avoid starting important matters: Sankranti day

+2 Ravi Yoga 06:49–23:54+1 Yoga Sukarma 06:49–06:58+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 06:49–11:340 Holashtak0 Kharmas−1 Anandadi: Dhwanksha 06:49–23:54−1 Gandanta 06:49–06:50−1 Sankranti day−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 06:49–23:54−1 Rikta tithi 11:34–06:47 (15.03)

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 06:49

Summary	Unfavourable day — many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower), Bhadra on earth
Month	Phalguna (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Ishvara (No. 11) · Shaka 1859 · Vikram 1994 more
Period	Kharmas · Holashtak
Festivals	Holika Dahan · Purnima Vrat

At sunrise 06:47

Tithi	14Shukla-chaturdashi (Rikta, Kali) · until 09:43 more
Nakshatra	Purva-Phalguni, pada 2 (fierce, Bhaga (Share, Distributor) - god of wealth and family, Venus) · until 22:57 more
Yoga	Shula (“spear, sharp pain”, inauspicious) · until 01:48 (16.03) more
Karana	Vanija (movable) · until 09:43 more
Vara	Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mina (Pisces), Moon: Simha (Leo)

Changes during the day

from 09:43	tithi Purnima
from 09:43	karana Vishti
from 20:55	karana Bava
from 22:57	nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni
from 01:48 (16.03)	yoga Ganda

Sun and Moon

Dawn	06:10
Sunrise	06:47
Noon	12:38
Sunset	18:31
End of twilight	19:08
Moonrise	17:59
Moonset	05:57
Day length	11 h 44 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 09:43

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Phalguni (06:47–18:31) is good for root crops.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 09:43–18:31: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Shukla-chaturdashi 06:47–09:43: according to the Kalaprakashika, ploughing on Chaturdashi puts the owner’s life in danger.

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Festivals and periods

Holika Dahan · Narasimha and Prahlada

On the evening of the full moon of Phalguna the bonfire of Holika is burnt — in memory of Prahlada’s rescue from the fire in which the demoness Holika perished. The bonfire is lit in Pradosha, avoiding Bhadra.

Rule: pradosha vyapini: 3 muhurtas after sunset, 20:55–20:58
the tithi is free of Bhadra at the decisive time

Purnima Vrat · Chandra (the Moon)

The full moon fast (Purnima upavas) is kept on the day when Purnima prevails at midday (Madhyahna): if it begins before noon, the fast falls on the day before the one with Purnima at sunrise. Devotees fast from sunrise until moonrise and pray to Vishnu (Satyanarayana) and Chandra.

Rule: madhyahna vyapini: midday (the 3rd fifth of the daytime), 11:28–13:49
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Purnima at sunrise (holy bath, charity): 16.03

Kharmas
Holashtak

Muhurta

Anandadi: Prajapati 22:57–06:44 (16.03) Anandadi: Dhumra 06:47–22:57

Bhadra on earth: 09:43–20:55; Bhadra Puchha 17:02–18:10; Bhadra Mukha 18:10–20:02

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	05:08–05:57
Abhijit Muhurta	12:15–13:02
Vijaya Muhurta	14:36–15:23
Godhuli	18:31–18:56
Pradosha	18:31–20:58
Nishitha	00:13–01:02 (16.03)
Amrita Kalam	16:49–18:21

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	15:35–17:03
Yamaganda	09:43–11:11
Gulika Kalam	12:39–14:07
Dur Muhurta	09:08–09:55, 23:24–00:13 (16.03)
Varjyam	07:35–09:08, 06:00–07:34 (16.03)

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	bad throughout the daytime

Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Purva-Phalguni; tithi Shukla-chaturdashi until 09:43, Purnima from 09:43; lagna Kumbha 06:47, Mina 06:51, Mesha 07:32, Vrishabha 08:25, Mithuna 09:53, Karka 12:18, Simha 15:16, Kanya 18:17

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Purva-Phalguni — ill health; Tuesday — harm to longevity.

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

Shukla-chaturdashi 06:47–09:43: a Rikta and Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Purnima 09:43–18:31: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Bhadra on earth 09:43–18:31: 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

Unfavourable day · score S = −8

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

Avoid starting important matters: Bhadra on earth

0 Holashtak0 Kharmas−1 Anandadi: Dhumra 06:47–22:57−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 06:47–22:57−2 Rikta tithi 06:47–09:43−3 Bhadra on earth 09:43–20:55

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 06:47

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Anandadi: Vardhamana, Auspicious nakshatra; cons: Samvartaka Yoga
Month	Phalguna (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Ishvara (No. 11) · Shaka 1859 · Vikram 1994 more
Period	Kharmas
Festivals	Holi (Dhulandi) · Phalguna Purnima

At sunrise 06:44

Tithi	15Purnima (Purna, Vishvedevas) · until 08:15 more
Nakshatra	Uttara-Phalguni, pada 2 (fixed, Aryaman (Lord of Hospitality), Sun) · until 22:27 more
Yoga	Ganda (“danger, knot”, inauspicious) · until 23:45 more
Karana	Bava (movable) · until 08:15 more
Vara	Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mina (Pisces), Moon: Kanya (Virgo)

Changes during the day

from 08:15	tithi Krishna-pratipat
from 08:15	karana Balava
from 19:41	karana Kaulava
from 22:27	nakshatra Hasta
from 23:45	yoga Vriddhi

Sun and Moon

Dawn	06:07
Sunrise	06:44
Noon	12:38
Sunset	18:33
End of twilight	19:10
Moonrise	19:20
Moonset	06:16
Day length	11 h 49 min

Sky

Full moon (Purnima)	08:15

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 08:15

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Phalguni (06:44–18:33) is good for sowing.

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Festivals and periods

Holi (Dhulandi) · Krishna and Radha

The spring festival of colours: on the day after Holika Dahan people shower each other with coloured powders and drench each other with water; grievances and caste distinctions are forgotten.

Rule: relative to a neighbouring festival

Phalguna Purnima · Chandra (the Moon)

The full moon of Phalguna: Holika Dahan is timed to it (by the rule of Pradosha free of Bhadra — sometimes on the eve); Gaura Purnima (the appearance of Chaitanya), Lakshmi Jayanti.

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 09:43 (15.03)–08:15
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Fast on the eve (Purnima Vrat): 15.03

Kharmas

Muhurta

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 22:27–06:41 (17.03)

Samvartaka Yoga 08:15–06:41 (17.03)

Anandadi: Vardhamana 06:44–22:27 Anandadi: Ananda 22:27–06:41 (17.03)

Gandanta (tithi): 07:52–08:38

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	05:06–05:55
Abhijit Muhurta	none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday
Vijaya Muhurta	14:37–15:24
Godhuli	18:33–18:58
Pradosha	18:33–20:59
Nishitha	00:13–01:02 (17.03)
Amrita Kalam	15:24–16:58

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	12:39–14:07
Yamaganda	08:13–09:41
Gulika Kalam	11:10–12:39
Dur Muhurta	12:15–13:02
Varjyam	06:00–07:34

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 08:15–18:33

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 08:15–18:33
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 08:15–18:33
Bathing, washing hair	good 06:48–07:28, 08:21–15:12, 18:13–18:33

Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni; tithi Purnima until 08:15, Krishna-pratipat from 08:15; lagna Kumbha 06:44, Mina 06:48, Mesha 07:28, Vrishabha 08:21, Mithuna 09:49, Karka 12:14, Simha 15:12, Kanya 18:13

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Uttara-Phalguni — destruction of all diseases; Wednesday — favour of the authorities.

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

Purnima 06:44–08:15: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

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.

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = +1

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

+1 Anandadi: Vardhamana 06:44–22:27+1 Auspicious nakshatra 06:44–22:27+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 08:15–06:41 (17.03)0 Kharmas−3 Samvartaka Yoga 08:15–06:41 (17.03)

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 06:44

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Auspicious nakshatra, Yoga Vriddhi; cons: Anandadi: Rakshasa, Surya Dagdha tithi
Month	Phalguna (amanta) · Chaitra (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Ishvara (No. 11) · Shaka 1859 · Vikram 1994 more
Period	Kharmas

At sunrise 06:41

Tithi	1Krishna-pratipat (Nanda, Brahma) · until 07:17 more
Nakshatra	Hasta, pada 2 (light, Savitar (Animating, Awakening), Moon) · until 22:32 more
Yoga	Vriddhi (“growth, increase”, auspicious) · until 22:09 more
Karana	Kaulava (movable) · until 07:17 more
Vara	Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mina (Pisces), Moon: Kanya (Virgo)

Changes during the day

from 07:17	tithi Krishna-dvitya
from 07:17	karana Taitila
from 19:01	karana Gara
from 22:09	yoga Dhruva
from 22:32	nakshatra Chitra

Sun and Moon

Dawn	06:05
Sunrise	06:41
Noon	12:38
Sunset	18:35
End of twilight	19:12
Moonrise	20:38
Moonset	06:34
Day length	11 h 53 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 07:17

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 (06:41–18:35) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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Festivals and periods

Kharmas

Muhurta

Anandadi: Chara 22:32–06:39 (18.03) Anandadi: Rakshasa 06:41–22:32

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	05:04–05:53
Abhijit Muhurta	12:15–13:02
Vijaya Muhurta	14:37–15:25
Godhuli	18:35–18:59
Pradosha	18:35–21:00
Nishitha	00:13–01:01 (18.03)
Amrita Kalam	16:31–18:07

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	14:08–15:37
Yamaganda	06:41–08:11
Gulika Kalam	09:40–11:09
Dur Muhurta	10:39–11:27, 15:25–16:13
Varjyam	06:53–08:29

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average throughout the daytime

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average throughout the daytime
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average throughout the daytime
Bathing, washing hair	good 06:44–07:24, 08:17–15:08, 18:09–18:35

Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Hasta; tithi Krishna-pratipat until 07:17, Krishna-dvitya from 07:17; lagna Kumbha 06:41, Mina 06:44, Mesha 07:24, Vrishabha 08:17, Mithuna 09:45, Karka 12:10, Simha 15:08, Kanya 18:09

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Hasta — imparting radiance (to the person); Thursday — success.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = +2

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

+1 Auspicious nakshatra 06:41–22:32+1 Yoga Vriddhi 06:41–22:09+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 06:41–07:170 Kharmas−1 Surya Dagdha tithi 07:17–06:39 (18.03)−1 Anandadi: Rakshasa 06:41–22:32

Panchanga at sunrise 06:41

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Auspicious nakshatra, Yoga Dhruva; cons: Surya Dagdha tithi, Anandadi: Musala
Month	Phalguna (amanta) · Chaitra (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Ishvara (No. 11) · Shaka 1859 · Vikram 1994 more
Period	Kharmas

At sunrise 06:39

Tithi	2Krishna-dvitya (Bhadra, Vidhatr) · until 06:56 more
Nakshatra	Chitra, pada 2 (soft, Tvashtri (Heavenly Architect) or Vishwakarma (Vastu God), Mars) · until 23:15 more
Yoga	Dhruva (“fixed, constant (the Pole Star)”, auspicious) · until 21:05 more
Karana	Gara (movable) · until 06:56 more
Vara	Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mina (Pisces), Moon: Kanya (Virgo)

Changes during the day

from 06:56	tithi Krishna-tritya
from 06:56	karana Vanija
from 19:01	karana Vishti
from 21:05	yoga Vyaghata
from 23:15	nakshatra Swati

Sun and Moon

Dawn	06:02
Sunrise	06:39
Noon	12:37
Sunset	18:37
End of twilight	19:14
Moonrise	21:54
Moonset	06:54
Day length	11 h 58 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 06:56

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Chitra (06:39–18:37) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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Festivals and periods

Kharmas

Muhurta

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:39–06:56

Anandadi: Musala 06:39–23:15 Anandadi: Gada 23:15–06:36 (19.03)

Bhadra in the netherworld: 19:01–07:16 (19.03); Bhadra Puchha 03:01–04:14 (19.03); Bhadra Mukha 04:14–06:16 (19.03)
Surya Dagdha tithi: Krishna-dvitya

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	05:02–05:51
Abhijit Muhurta	12:14–13:02
Vijaya Muhurta	14:38–15:26
Godhuli	18:37–19:01
Pradosha	18:37–21:01
Nishitha	00:13–01:01 (19.03)
Amrita Kalam	16:40–18:18

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	11:08–12:38
Yamaganda	15:38–17:07
Gulika Kalam	08:09–09:38
Dur Muhurta	09:03–09:50, 13:02–13:50
Varjyam	06:46–08:25, 05:11–06:53 (19.03)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 06:56–07:21, 08:13–15:04, 18:05–18:37

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 06:56–07:21, 08:13–15:04, 18:05–18:37
Cutting fingernails	average throughout the daytime
Cutting toenails	good 06:56–07:21, 08:13–15:04, 18:05–18:37
Bathing, washing hair	good 06:40–07:21, 08:13–15:04, 18:05–18:37

Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Chitra; tithi Krishna-dvitya until 06:56, Krishna-tritya from 06:56; lagna Kumbha 06:39, Mina 06:40, Mesha 07:21, Vrishabha 08:13, Mithuna 09:41, Karka 12:06, Simha 15:04, Kanya 18:05

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

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = +2

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

+1 Auspicious nakshatra 06:39–23:15+1 Yoga Dhruva 06:39–21:05+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 06:39–06:560 Kharmas0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:39–06:56−1 Anandadi: Musala 06:39–23:15−1 Surya Dagdha tithi 06:39–06:56

Panchanga at sunrise 06:39

Summary	Best day — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi); auspicious time — after 07:16
Month	Phalguna (amanta) · Chaitra (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Ishvara (No. 11) · Shaka 1859 · Vikram 1994 more
Period	Kharmas
Festivals	Sankashti Chaturthi (Bhalachandra)

At sunrise 06:36

Tithi	3Krishna-tritya (Jaya, Vishnu) · until 07:16 more
Nakshatra	Swati, pada 2 (movable, Waiu (Wind), Rahu) · until 00:40 (20.03) more
Yoga	Vyaghata (“crushing blow”, inauspicious) · until 20:34 more
Karana	Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 07:16 more
Vara	Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mina (Pisces), Moon: Tula (Libra)

Changes during the day

from 07:16	tithi Krishna-chaturti
from 07:16	karana Bava
from 19:43	karana Balava
from 20:34	yoga Harshana
from 00:40 (20.03)	nakshatra Vishakha

Sun and Moon

Dawn	05:59
Sunrise	06:36
Noon	12:37
Sunset	18:39
End of twilight	19:16
Moonrise	23:06
Moonset	07:16
Day length	12 h 03 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 07:16

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Swati (06:36–18:39) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 06:36–07:16: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

Sankashti Chaturthi (Bhalachandra) · Ganesha

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

Rule: at moonrise, 23:06
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Kharmas

Muhurta

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 06:36–00:40 (20.03) Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 06:36–00:40 (20.03) Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:16–06:34 (20.03)

Anandadi: Siddhi 06:36–00:40 (20.03) Anandadi: Shubha 00:40–06:34 (20.03)

Bhadra in the netherworld: 19:01 (18.03)–07:16; Bhadra Puchha 03:01–04:14; Bhadra Mukha 04:14–06:16

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	05:00–05:48
Abhijit Muhurta	12:14–13:02
Vijaya Muhurta	14:38–15:27
Godhuli	18:39–19:03
Pradosha	18:39–21:02
Nishitha	00:13–01:00 (20.03)
Amrita Kalam	15:21–17:03

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	09:37–11:07
Yamaganda	14:08–15:39
Gulika Kalam	06:36–08:07
Dur Muhurta	06:36–07:24, 07:24–08:13
Varjyam	05:11–06:53

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 06:36–07:16

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 06:36–07:16
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 06:36–07:16
Bathing, washing hair	average 06:36–07:17, 08:09–15:00, 18:01–18:39

Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Swati; tithi Krishna-tritya until 07:16, Krishna-chaturti from 07:16; lagna Mina 06:36, Mesha 07:17, Vrishabha 08:09, Mithuna 09:37, Karka 12:02, Simha 15:00, Kanya 18:01

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Swati — relief from all suffering; Saturday — decline of physical strength.

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

Krishna-chaturti 07:16–18:39: 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

Best day · score S = +6

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

Auspicious time begins after 07:16

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 06:36–00:40 (20.03)+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:16–06:34 (20.03)+1 Anandadi: Siddhi 06:36–00:40 (20.03)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 06:36–00:40 (20.03)+1 Auspicious tithi 06:36–07:16+1 Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 06:36–00:40 (20.03)0 Kharmas0 Vishti (Bhadra) 06:36–07:16−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−2 Rikta tithi 07:16–06:34 (20.03)

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 06:36

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Anandadi: Utpata, Rikta tithi
Month	Phalguna (amanta) · Chaitra (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Ishvara (No. 11) · Shaka 1859 · Vikram 1994 more
Period	Kharmas

At sunrise 06:34

Tithi	4Krishna-chaturti (Rikta, Yama) · until 08:20 more
Nakshatra	Vishakha, pada 1 (mixed, Indra and Agni, Jupiter) · until 02:44 (21.03) more
Yoga	Harshana (“delighting”, auspicious) · until 20:34 more
Karana	Balava (movable) · until 08:20 more
Vara	Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mina (Pisces), Moon: Tula (Libra)

Changes during the day

from 08:20	tithi Krishna-panchami
from 08:20	karana Kaulava
from 20:34	yoga Vajra
from 21:06	karana Taitila
from 02:44 (21.03)	nakshatra Anuradha

Sun and Moon

Dawn	05:57
Sunrise	06:34
Noon	12:37
Sunset	18:41
End of twilight	19:18
Moonrise	none
Moonset	07:43
Day length	12 h 07 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 08:20

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Vishakha (06:34–18:41) is good for sowing, for root crops.

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Festivals and periods

Kharmas

Muhurta

Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:34–08:20

Anandadi: Utpata 06:34–02:44 (21.03) Anandadi: Mrityu 02:44–06:31 (21.03)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:58–05:46
Abhijit Muhurta	12:13–13:02
Vijaya Muhurta	14:39–15:27
Godhuli	18:41–19:05
Pradosha	18:41–21:03
Nishitha	00:13–01:00 (21.03)
Amrita Kalam	17:11–18:55

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	17:10–18:41
Yamaganda	12:37–14:08
Gulika Kalam	15:39–17:10
Dur Muhurta	17:04–17:53
Varjyam	06:45–08:29

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 08:20–14:56, 17:57–18:41

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 08:20–14:56, 17:57–18:41
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 08:20–14:56, 17:57–18:41
Bathing, washing hair	average 08:20–14:56, 17:57–18:41

Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Vishakha; tithi Krishna-chaturti until 08:20, Krishna-panchami from 08:20; lagna Mina 06:34, Mesha 07:13, Vrishabha 08:05, Mithuna 09:34, Karka 11:58, Simha 14:56, Kanya 17:57

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Vishakha — loss of money; Sunday — physical well-being.

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

Krishna-chaturti 06:34–08:20: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −3

+1 Yoga Harshana 06:34–20:34+1 Auspicious tithi 08:20–06:31 (21.03)0 Kharmas0 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:34–08:20−2 Rikta tithi 06:34–08:20−3 Anandadi: Utpata 06:34–02:44 (21.03)

Panchanga at sunrise 06:34

Summary	Best day — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Anandadi: Manasa
Month	Phalguna (amanta) · Chaitra (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Ishvara (No. 11) · Shaka 1859 · Vikram 1994 more
Period	Kharmas
Festivals	Rang Panchami

At sunrise 06:31

Tithi	5Krishna-panchami (Purna, Soma) · until 10:02 more
Nakshatra	Anuradha, pada 1 (soft, Mitra (Friend), Saturn) · until 05:20 (22.03) more
Yoga	Vajra (“diamond, thunderbolt”, inauspicious) · until 21:02 more
Karana	Taitila (movable) · until 10:02 more
Vara	Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mina (Pisces), Moon: Vrischika (Scorpio)

Changes during the day

from 10:02	tithi Krishna-shashti
from 10:02	karana Gara
from 21:02	yoga Siddhi
from 23:05	karana Vanija
from 05:20 (22.03)	nakshatra Jyestha

Sun and Moon

Dawn	05:54
Sunrise	06:31
Noon	12:37
Sunset	18:43
End of twilight	19:20
Moonrise	00:14
Moonset	08:15
Day length	12 h 12 min

Sky

Vernal equinox	09:43

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 10:02

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, Anuradha (06:31–18:43) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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Festivals and periods

Rang Panchami · Krishna and Radha

The fifth day after Holi: people play with colours again (Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh), invoking the deities and purifying the atmosphere.

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 08:20 (20.03)–10:02
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Kharmas

Muhurta

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 06:31–05:20 (22.03) Ravi Yoga 05:20–06:28 (22.03)

Hutashana Yoga 10:02–06:28 (22.03) Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 10:02–06:28 (22.03)

Anandadi: Manasa 06:31–05:20 (22.03) Anandadi: Padma 05:20–06:28 (22.03)

Gandanta (tithi): 09:36–10:28

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:56–05:44
Abhijit Muhurta	12:13–13:02
Vijaya Muhurta	14:39–15:28
Godhuli	18:43–19:07
Pradosha	18:43–21:04
Nishitha	00:12–00:59 (22.03)
Amrita Kalam	17:49–19:35

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	08:03–09:34
Yamaganda	11:06–12:37
Gulika Kalam	14:09–15:40
Dur Muhurta	13:02–13:50, 15:28–16:17
Varjyam	07:10–08:57

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 06:31–14:52, 17:53–18:43

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 06:31–14:52, 17:53–18:43
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 06:31–14:52, 17:53–18:43
Bathing, washing hair	good 06:31–07:09, 08:01–14:52, 17:53–18:43

Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Anuradha; tithi Krishna-panchami until 10:02, Krishna-shashti from 10:02; lagna Mina 06:31, Mesha 07:09, Vrishabha 08:01, Mithuna 09:30, Karka 11:54, Simha 14:52, Kanya 17:53

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Anuradha — loss of money. In general Anuradha is favourable, but not for the very first shaving, cutting or trimming of hair (“vapanam”); Monday — clear, bright complexion.

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).
Monday: according to the Kalaprakashika, it is good for a haircut only during the waxing Moon.

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Best day · score S = +7

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

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 06:31–05:20 (22.03)+1 Anandadi: Manasa 06:31–05:20 (22.03)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 06:31–05:20 (22.03)+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 06:31–10:020 Hutashana Yoga 10:02–06:28 (22.03) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Kharmas0 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 10:02–06:28 (22.03) (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 06:31

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Yoga Siddhi, Ravi Yoga; cons: Vishti (Bhadra), Fierce or sharp nakshatra
Month	Phalguna (amanta) · Chaitra (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Ishvara (No. 11) · Shaka 1859 · Vikram 1994 more
Period	Kharmas

At sunrise 06:28

Tithi	6Krishna-shashti (Nanda, Kartikeya) · until 12:15 more
Nakshatra	Jyestha, pada 1 (sharp, Indra (Leader of the Gods), Mercury) · until 08:18 (23.03) more Gandamula
Yoga	Siddhi (“success, accomplishment”, auspicious) · until 21:50 more
Karana	Vanija (movable) · until 12:15 more
Vara	Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mina (Pisces), Moon: Vrischika (Scorpio)

Changes during the day

from 12:15	tithi Krishna-saptami
from 12:15	karana Vishti
from 21:50	yoga Vyatipata
from 01:30 (23.03)	karana Bava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	05:51
Sunrise	06:28
Noon	12:36
Sunset	18:45
End of twilight	19:22
Moonrise	01:14
Moonset	08:55
Day length	12 h 17 min

Sky

Northern samvatsara	08:22 — Virodhi → Vikriti

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 12:15

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Jyestha (06:28–18:45) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 12:15–18:45: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

Kharmas

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga all day

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:28–12:15 Hutashana Yoga 12:15–06:26 (23.03) Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 12:15–06:26 (23.03)

Anandadi: Mudgara all day

Bhadra in heaven: 12:15–01:30 (23.03); Bhadra Puchha 17:34–18:53; Bhadra Mukha 18:53–21:06
Gandanta (nakshatra): 01:32–15:04 (23.03)
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Jyestha

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:54–05:41
Abhijit Muhurta	12:12–13:01
Vijaya Muhurta	14:40–15:29
Godhuli	18:45–19:09
Pradosha	18:45–21:05
Nishitha	00:12–00:59 (23.03)
Amrita Kalam	22:25–00:13 (23.03)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	15:41–17:13
Yamaganda	09:33–11:05
Gulika Kalam	12:37–14:09
Dur Muhurta	08:56–09:45, 23:26–00:12 (23.03)
Varjyam	11:38–13:26

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 12:15–14:48, 17:49–18:45

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 12:15–14:48, 17:49–18:45
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 12:15–14:48, 17:49–18:45
Bathing, washing hair	average 12:15–14:48, 17:49–18:45

Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Jyestha; tithi Krishna-shashti until 12:15, Krishna-saptami from 12:15; lagna Mina 06:28, Mesha 07:05, Vrishabha 07:57, Mithuna 09:26, Karka 11:50, Simha 14:48, Kanya 17:49

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Jyestha — loss (reduction) of landed property (real estate); Tuesday — harm to longevity.

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

Ordinary day · score S = −1

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

+2 Yoga Siddhi 06:28–21:50+2 Ravi Yoga all day0 Hutashana Yoga 12:15–06:26 (23.03) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Kharmas0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:28–12:15 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 12:15–06:26 (23.03) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Anandadi: Mudgara all day−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra all day−2 Vishti (Bhadra) 12:15–01:30 (23.03)

Panchanga at sunrise 06:28

Summary	Unfavourable day — Yamaghanta, many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower)
Month	Phalguna (amanta) · Chaitra (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Ishvara (No. 11) · Shaka 1859 · Vikram 1994 more
Period	Kharmas
Festivals	Kalashtami

At sunrise 06:26

Tithi	7Krishna-saptami (Bhadra, Indra) · until 14:47 more
Nakshatra	Jyestha, pada 4 (sharp, Indra (Leader of the Gods), Mercury) · until 08:18 more Gandamula
Yoga	Vyatipata (“calamity, downfall”, inauspicious) · until 22:48 more
Karana	Bava (movable) · until 14:47 more
Vara	Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mina (Pisces), Moon: Vrischika (Scorpio)

Changes during the day

from 08:18	nakshatra Mula
from 14:47	tithi Krishna-ashtami
from 14:47	karana Balava
from 22:48	yoga Variyana
from 04:05 (24.03)	karana Kaulava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	05:49
Sunrise	06:26
Noon	12:36
Sunset	18:47
End of twilight	19:25
Moonrise	02:07
Moonset	09:43
Day length	12 h 21 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 14:47

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, Jyestha (06:26–08:18) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Mula (08:18–18:47) is good for sowing, for root crops.

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Festivals and periods

Kalashtami · Kalabhairava

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

Rule: pradosha vyapini: 3 muhurtas after sunset, 18:47–21:07
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Kharmas

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 06:26–08:18 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:26–14:47

Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 08:18–14:47 Yamaghanta 08:18–06:23 (24.03) Hutashana Yoga 14:47–06:23 (24.03) Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 14:47–06:23 (24.03)

Anandadi: Dhwaja 08:18–06:23 (24.03) Anandadi: Dhwanksha 06:26–08:18

Gandanta (nakshatra): 01:32–15:04
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Jyestha

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:52–05:39
Abhijit Muhurta	none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday
Vijaya Muhurta	14:40–15:30
Godhuli	18:47–19:11
Pradosha	18:47–21:07
Nishitha	00:12–00:58 (24.03)
Amrita Kalam	04:09–05:58 (24.03)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	12:37–14:09
Yamaganda	07:58–09:31
Gulika Kalam	11:04–12:37
Dur Muhurta	12:12–13:01
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 06:26–14:47, 17:45–18:47

Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Jyestha until 08:18, Mula from 08:18; tithi Krishna-saptami until 14:47, Krishna-ashtami from 14:47; lagna Mina 06:26, Mesha 07:01, Vrishabha 07:54, Mithuna 09:22, Karka 11:46, Simha 14:44, Kanya 17:45

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Jyestha (until 08:18) — loss (reduction) of landed property (real estate); Mula (from 08:18) — ruin of the family; Wednesday — favour of the authorities.

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

Krishna-ashtami 14:47–18:47: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Vyatipata 06:26–18:47: auspicious undertakings, including haircuts, are avoided during this yoga (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

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 = −7

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

Avoid starting important matters: Vyatipata

+1 Anandadi: Dhwaja 08:18–06:23 (24.03)+1 Auspicious weekday0 Ravi Yoga 06:26–08:180 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 08:18–14:47 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Kharmas0 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:26–14:47 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Anandadi: Dhwanksha 06:26–08:180 Ashtami 14:47–06:23 (24.03)−1 Hutashana Yoga 14:47–06:23 (24.03)−1 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 14:47–06:23 (24.03)−1 Gandanta 06:26–15:04−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 06:26–08:18−3 Vyatipata 06:26–22:48−3 Yamaghanta 08:18–06:23 (24.03)

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 06:26

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Krakacha Yoga, Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi)
Month	Phalguna (amanta) · Chaitra (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Ishvara (No. 11) · Shaka 1859 · Vikram 1994 more
Period	Kharmas
Festivals	Sheetala Ashtami (Basoda)

At sunrise 06:23

Tithi	8Krishna-ashtami (Jaya, Vasus) · until 17:22 more
Nakshatra	Mula, pada 4 (sharp, Nirriti (Goddess of Destruction or Alakshmi), Ketu) · until 11:22 more Gandamula
Yoga	Variyana (“excellent, best”, auspicious) · until 23:45 more
Karana	Kaulava (movable) · until 17:22 more
Vara	Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mina (Pisces), Moon: Dhanu (Sagittarius)

Changes during the day

from 11:22	nakshatra Purva-Ashadha
from 17:22	tithi Krishna-navami
from 17:22	karana Taitila
from 23:45	yoga Parigha

Sun and Moon

Dawn	05:46
Sunrise	06:23
Noon	12:36
Sunset	18:49
End of twilight	19:27
Moonrise	02:50
Moonset	10:38
Day length	12 h 26 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 11:22	from 17:22

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 (06:23–11:22) is good for sowing, for root crops.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Ashadha (11:22–18:49) is good for root crops.

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Festivals and periods

Sheetala Ashtami (Basoda) · Sheetala

Worship of the goddess Sheetala, protector against smallpox and fevers: on this day the hearth is not lit and food cooked the day before is eaten.

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 14:47 (23.03)–17:22
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Kharmas

Muhurta

Krakacha Yoga 06:23–17:22 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:23–17:22 Hutashana Yoga 17:22–06:21 (25.03) Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 17:22–06:21 (25.03)

Anandadi: Prajapati 11:22–06:21 (25.03) Anandadi: Dhumra 06:23–11:22

Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Mula

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:50–05:37
Abhijit Muhurta	12:11–13:01
Vijaya Muhurta	14:41–15:30
Godhuli	18:49–19:12
Pradosha	18:49–21:08
Nishitha	00:12–00:58 (25.03)
Amrita Kalam	none on this day

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	14:10–15:43
Yamaganda	06:23–07:56
Gulika Kalam	09:30–11:03
Dur Muhurta	10:32–11:22, 15:30–16:20
Varjyam	09:34–11:22, 22:09–23:56

Haircut and shaving

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

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

Cutting hair, shaving	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Bathing, washing hair	good 11:22–14:40

Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Mula until 11:22, Purva-Ashadha from 11:22; tithi Krishna-ashtami until 17:22, Krishna-navami from 17:22; lagna Mina 06:23, Mesha 06:57, Vrishabha 07:50, Mithuna 09:18, Karka 11:43, Simha 14:40, Kanya 17:41

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Mula (until 11:22) — ruin of the family; Purva-Ashadha (from 11:22) — ruin of the family; Thursday — success.

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

Krishna-ashtami 06:23–17:22: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Krishna-navami 17:22–18:49: 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 = −5

+1 Anandadi: Prajapati 11:22–06:21 (25.03)+1 Yoga Variyana 06:23–23:45+1 Auspicious weekday0 Kharmas0 Hutashana Yoga 17:22–06:21 (25.03)0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 17:22–06:21 (25.03)−1 Ashtami 06:23–17:22−1 Anandadi: Dhumra 06:23–11:22−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 06:23–11:22−2 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:23–17:22−3 Krakacha Yoga 06:23–17:22

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

Panchanga at sunrise 06:23

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Rikta tithi
Month	Phalguna (amanta) · Chaitra (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Ishvara (No. 11) · Shaka 1859 · Vikram 1994 more
Period	Kharmas

At sunrise 06:21

Tithi	9Krishna-navami (Rikta, Serpent (Naga)) · until 19:45 more
Nakshatra	Purva-Ashadha, pada 3 (fierce, Varuna, Venus) · until 14:18 more
Yoga	Parigha (“bolt, barrier”, inauspicious) · until 00:30 (26.03) more
Karana	Taitila (movable) · until 06:36 more
Vara	Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mina (Pisces), Moon: Dhanu (Sagittarius)

Changes during the day

from 06:36	karana Gara
from 14:18	nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha
from 19:45	tithi Krishna-dashami
from 19:45	karana Vanija
from 00:30 (26.03)	yoga Shiva

Sun and Moon

Dawn	05:43
Sunrise	06:21
Noon	12:35
Sunset	18:51
End of twilight	19:29
Moonrise	03:25
Moonset	11:41
Day length	12 h 30 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 14:18

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Ashadha (06:21–14:18) is good for root crops.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Ashadha (14:18–18:51) is good for sowing.

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Festivals and periods

Kharmas

Muhurta

Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:21–19:45 Hutashana Yoga 19:45–06:18 (26.03)

Anandadi: Vardhamana 06:21–14:18 Anandadi: Ananda 14:18–06:18 (26.03)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:48–05:34
Abhijit Muhurta	12:11–13:01
Vijaya Muhurta	14:41–15:31
Godhuli	18:51–19:14
Pradosha	18:51–21:09
Nishitha	00:12–00:58 (26.03)
Amrita Kalam	08:55–10:43

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	11:02–12:36
Yamaganda	15:44–17:18
Gulika Kalam	07:54–09:28
Dur Muhurta	08:51–09:41, 13:01–13:51
Varjyam	23:09–00:55 (26.03)

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 throughout the daytime

Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Purva-Ashadha until 14:18, Uttara-Ashadha from 14:18; tithi Krishna-navami; lagna Mina 06:21, Mesha 06:53, Vrishabha 07:46, Mithuna 09:14, Karka 11:39, Simha 14:37, Kanya 17:38

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Purva-Ashadha (until 14:18) — ruin of the family; Uttara-Ashadha (from 14:18) — improved health; Friday — universal respect.

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

Krishna-navami 06:21–18:51: 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).
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

+1 Anandadi: Vardhamana 06:21–14:18+1 Auspicious weekday0 Auspicious nakshatra 14:18–06:18 (26.03)0 Kharmas−1 Yoga Parigha 06:21–12:07−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 06:21–14:18−2 Rikta tithi 06:21–19:45−2 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:21–19:45

Panchanga at sunrise 06:21

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Anandadi: Chara, Auspicious nakshatra; cons: Vishti (Bhadra), Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
Month	Phalguna (amanta) · Chaitra (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Ishvara (No. 11) · Shaka 1859 · Vikram 1994 more
Period	Kharmas

At sunrise 06:18

Tithi	10Krishna-dashami (Purna, Dharma) · until 21:41 more
Nakshatra	Uttara-Ashadha, pada 3 (fixed, Vishva-Deva (All Gods), Sun) · until 16:51 more
Yoga	Shiva (“auspicious, benevolent”, auspicious) · until 00:53 (27.03) more
Karana	Vanija (movable) · until 08:47 more
Vara	Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mina (Pisces), Moon: Makara (Capricorn)

Changes during the day

from 08:47	karana Vishti
from 16:51	nakshatra Shravana
from 21:41	tithi Krishna-ekadashi
from 21:41	karana Bava
from 00:53 (27.03)	yoga Siddha

Sun and Moon

Dawn	05:41
Sunrise	06:18
Noon	12:35
Sunset	18:53
End of twilight	19:31
Moonrise	03:53
Moonset	12:48
Day length	12 h 35 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 16:51

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, Uttara-Ashadha (06:18–16:51) is good for sowing.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Shravana (16:51–18:53) is good for sowing.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 08:47–18:53: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

Kharmas

Muhurta

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 16:51–06:15 (27.03)

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:18–21:41 Hutashana Yoga 21:41–06:15 (27.03)

Anandadi: Chara 10:16–18:36 Anandadi: Sthira 18:36–06:15 (27.03) Anandadi: Rakshasa 06:18–10:16

Bhadra in the netherworld: 08:47–21:41; Bhadra Puchha 10:40–11:57; Bhadra Mukha 11:57–14:07
Gandanta (tithi): 21:15–22:06

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:46–05:32
Abhijit Muhurta	12:10–13:01
Vijaya Muhurta	14:42–15:32
Godhuli	18:53–19:16
Pradosha	18:53–21:10
Nishitha	00:12–00:57 (27.03)
Amrita Kalam	09:46–11:33

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	09:27–11:01
Yamaganda	14:10–15:45
Gulika Kalam	06:18–07:52
Dur Muhurta	06:18–07:08, 07:08–07:59
Varjyam	21:11–22:55

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 06:18–06:49, 07:42–14:33, 17:34–18:53

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 06:18–06:49, 07:42–14:33, 17:34–18:53
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 06:18–06:49, 07:42–14:33, 17:34–18:53
Bathing, washing hair	average throughout the daytime

Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha until 16:51, Shravana from 16:51; tithi Krishna-dashami; lagna Mina 06:18, Mesha 06:49, Vrishabha 07:42, Mithuna 09:10, Karka 11:35, Simha 14:33, Kanya 17:34

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Uttara-Ashadha (until 16:51) — improved health; Shravana (from 16:51) — bodily development (physical growth); Saturday — decline of physical strength.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = −1

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

+1 Anandadi: Chara 10:16–18:36+1 Auspicious nakshatra 06:18–16:51+1 Yoga Shiva 06:18–00:53 (27.03)0 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 16:51–06:15 (27.03)0 Kharmas0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:18–21:41 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Anandadi: Rakshasa 06:18–10:16−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−2 Vishti (Bhadra) 08:47–21:41

Panchanga at sunrise 06:18

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Yoga Siddha, Auspicious nakshatra; cons: Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi), Anandadi: Gada
Month	Phalguna (amanta) · Chaitra (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Ishvara (No. 11) · Shaka 1859 · Vikram 1994 more
Period	Kharmas
Festivals	Papmochani Ekadashi

At sunrise 06:15

Tithi	11Krishna-ekadashi (Nanda, Rudra) · until 23:01 more
Nakshatra	Shravana, pada 3 (movable, Shri Vishnu, Moon) · until 18:52 more
Yoga	Siddha (“perfected, accomplished”, auspicious) · until 00:49 (28.03) more
Karana	Bava (movable) · until 10:26 more
Vara	Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mina (Pisces), Moon: Makara (Capricorn)

Changes during the day

from 10:26	karana Balava
from 18:52	nakshatra Dhanishtha
from 23:01	tithi Krishna-dvadashi
from 23:01	karana Kaulava
from 00:49 (28.03)	yoga Sadhya

Sun and Moon

Dawn	05:38
Sunrise	06:15
Noon	12:35
Sunset	18:56
End of twilight	19:33
Moonrise	04:16
Moonset	13:58
Day length	12 h 40 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 18:52

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, Shravana (06:15–18:52) is good for sowing.

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Festivals and periods

Papmochani Ekadashi · Vishnu

The last Ekadashi of the lunar year (dark half of Phalguna). “Liberator from sins”: the fast removes accumulated misdeeds.

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 21:41 (26.03)–23:01
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Parana (breaking the fast): 06:13–08:46 (28.03)

Kharmas

Muhurta

Dwipushkar Yoga 23:01–06:13 (28.03)

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:15–23:01 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 23:01–06:13 (28.03) Hutashana Yoga 23:01–06:13 (28.03) Krakacha Yoga 23:01–06:13 (28.03)

Anandadi: Matanga 18:52–06:13 (28.03) Anandadi: Gada 06:15–18:52

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:44–05:30
Abhijit Muhurta	12:10–13:01
Vijaya Muhurta	14:42–15:33
Godhuli	18:56–19:18
Pradosha	18:56–21:11
Nishitha	00:12–00:57 (28.03)
Amrita Kalam	07:36–09:20

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	17:20–18:56
Yamaganda	12:35–14:10
Gulika Kalam	15:45–17:20
Dur Muhurta	17:14–18:05
Varjyam	23:05–00:47 (28.03)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 06:15–06:45, 07:38–14:29, 17:30–18:56

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 06:15–06:45, 07:38–14:29, 17:30–18:56
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 06:15–06:45, 07:38–14:29, 17:30–18:56
Bathing, washing hair	average throughout the daytime

Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Shravana until 18:52, Dhanishtha from 18:52; tithi Krishna-ekadashi; lagna Mina 06:15, Mesha 06:45, Vrishabha 07:38, Mithuna 09:06, Karka 11:31, Simha 14:29, Kanya 17:30

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Shravana (until 18:52) — bodily development (physical growth); Dhanishtha (from 18:52) — longevity (increased vitality); 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

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 Siddha 06:15–00:49 (28.03)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 06:15–18:520 Anandadi: Matanga 18:52–06:13 (28.03)0 Dwipushkar Yoga 23:01–06:13 (28.03)0 Kharmas−1 Anandadi: Gada 06:15–18:52−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:15–23:01

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 06:15

Summary	Favourable day — Anandadi: Shubha, Auspicious nakshatra; auspicious time — until 07:38
Month	Phalguna (amanta) · Chaitra (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Ishvara (No. 11) · Shaka 1859 · Vikram 1994 more
Period	Kharmas

At sunrise 06:13

Tithi	12Krishna-dvadashi (Bhadra, Sun (Ravi)) · until 23:41 more
Nakshatra	Dhanishtha, pada 2 (movable, Vasu (kind) - 8 phenomena of nature, assistants of Indra, Mars) · until 20:14 more
Yoga	Sadhya (“attainable, amenable”, auspicious) · until 00:13 (29.03) more
Karana	Kaulava (movable) · until 11:26 more
Vara	Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mina (Pisces), Moon: Makara (Capricorn)

Changes during the day

from 11:26	karana Taitila
from 20:14	nakshatra Shatabhisha
from 23:41	tithi Krishna-trayodashi
from 23:41	karana Gara
from 00:13 (29.03)	yoga Shubha

Sun and Moon

Dawn	05:35
Sunrise	06:13
Noon	12:34
Sunset	18:58
End of twilight	19:35
Moonrise	04:37
Moonset	15:11
Day length	12 h 44 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise

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Festivals and periods

Kharmas

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 06:13–20:14

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:13–23:41

Anandadi: Shubha 06:13–20:14 Anandadi: Amrita 20:14–06:10 (29.03)

Raja Panchaka: 07:38–19:42 (01.04)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:42–05:28
Abhijit Muhurta	12:10–13:01
Vijaya Muhurta	14:43–15:34
Godhuli	18:58–19:20
Pradosha	18:58–21:12
Nishitha	00:11–00:56 (29.03)
Amrita Kalam	09:14–10:56

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	07:48–09:24
Yamaganda	10:59–12:35
Gulika Kalam	14:11–15:46
Dur Muhurta	13:01–13:52, 15:34–16:25
Varjyam	03:38–05:17 (29.03)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 06:13–06:41, 07:34–14:25, 17:26–18:58

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 06:13–06:41, 07:34–14:25, 17:26–18:58
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	good 06:13–06:41, 07:34–14:25, 17:26–18:58
Bathing, washing hair	good 06:13–06:41, 07:34–14:25, 17:26–18:58

Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Dhanishtha; tithi Krishna-dvadashi; lagna Mina 06:13, Mesha 06:41, Vrishabha 07:34, Mithuna 09:02, Karka 11:27, Simha 14:25, Kanya 17:26

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Dhanishtha — longevity (increased vitality); 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

Favourable day · score S = +4

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

Auspicious time ends by 07:38

+1 Anandadi: Shubha 06:13–20:14+1 Auspicious nakshatra 06:13–20:14+1 Yoga Sadhya 06:13–00:13 (29.03)+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 06:13–20:140 Kharmas0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:13–23:41 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Panchaka 07:38–06:10 (29.03)

Panchanga at sunrise 06:13

Summary	Unfavourable day — Anandadi: Mrityu, Panchaka
Month	Phalguna (amanta) · Chaitra (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Ishvara (No. 11) · Shaka 1859 · Vikram 1994 more
Period	Kharmas
Festivals	Bhauma Pradosha · Masik Shivaratri

At sunrise 06:10

Tithi	13Krishna-trayodashi (Jaya, God of Love) · until 23:40 more
Nakshatra	Shatabhisha, pada 2 (movable, Varuna, Rahu) · until 20:56 more
Yoga	Shubha (“goodness, happiness”, auspicious) · until 23:06 more
Karana	Gara (movable) · until 11:46 more
Vara	Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mina (Pisces), Moon: Kumbha (Aquarius)

Changes during the day

from 11:46	karana Vanija
from 20:56	nakshatra Purva-Bhadra
from 23:06	yoga Shukla
from 23:40	tithi Krishna-chaturdashi
from 23:40	karana Vishti

Sun and Moon

Dawn	05:33
Sunrise	06:10
Noon	12:34
Sunset	19:00
End of twilight	19:37
Moonrise	04:55
Moonset	16:26
Day length	12 h 49 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise

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 (06:10–19:00) is good for sowing.

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Festivals and periods

Bhauma Pradosha · Shiva

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

Rule: pradosha vyapini: 3 muhurtas after sunset, 19:00–21:13
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Masik Shivaratri · Shiva

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

Rule: nishitha vyapini: midnight, 00:11–00:56 (30.03)
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Kharmas

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:10–23:40

Anandadi: Mrityu 06:10–20:56 Anandadi: Kana 20:56–06:07 (30.03)

Bhadra on earth: 23:40–11:26 (30.03); Bhadra Mukha 23:40–01:37 (30.03); Bhadra Puchha 10:11–11:21 (30.03)
Raja Panchaka: 07:38 (28.03)–19:42 (01.04)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:40–05:25
Abhijit Muhurta	12:09–13:00
Vijaya Muhurta	14:43–15:34
Godhuli	19:00–19:22
Pradosha	19:00–21:13
Nishitha	00:11–00:56 (30.03)
Amrita Kalam	13:31–15:10

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	15:47–17:23
Yamaganda	09:22–10:59
Gulika Kalam	12:35–14:11
Dur Muhurta	08:44–09:35, 23:27–00:11 (30.03)
Varjyam	03:21–04:58 (30.03)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 06:10–06:37, 07:30–14:21, 17:22–19:00

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 06:10–06:37, 07:30–14:21, 17:22–19:00
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 06:10–06:37, 07:30–14:21, 17:22–19:00
Bathing, washing hair	average 06:10–06:37, 07:30–14:21, 17:22–19:00

Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Shatabhisha; tithi Krishna-trayodashi; lagna Mina 06:10, Mesha 06:37, Vrishabha 07:30, Mithuna 08:58, Karka 11:23, Simha 14:21, Kanya 17:22

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

Unfavourable day · score S = −2

Strict prohibition: Anandadi: Mrityu

+2 Yoga Shubha 06:10–23:06+1 Auspicious nakshatra 06:10–20:560 Kharmas0 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:10–23:40 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Panchaka all day−3 Anandadi: Mrityu 06:10–20:56

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

Panchanga at sunrise 06:10

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Krishna Chaturdashi, Bhadra on earth
Month	Phalguna (amanta) · Chaitra (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Ishvara (No. 11) · Shaka 1859 · Vikram 1994 more
Period	Kharmas

At sunrise 06:07

Tithi	14Krishna-chaturdashi (Rikta, Kali) · until 23:02 more
Nakshatra	Purva-Bhadra, pada 2 (fierce, Aja Ekapad - sunbeam or lightning strike, Jupiter) · until 21:01 more
Yoga	Shukla (“bright, pure”, auspicious) · until 21:30 more
Karana	Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 11:26 more
Vara	Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mina (Pisces), Moon: Kumbha (Aquarius)

Changes during the day

from 11:26	karana Shakuni
from 21:01	nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra
from 21:30	yoga Brahma
from 23:02	tithi Amavasya
from 23:02	karana Chatushpada

Sun and Moon

Dawn	05:30
Sunrise	06:07
Noon	12:34
Sunset	19:02
End of twilight	19:39
Moonrise	05:12
Moonset	17:43
Day length	12 h 54 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Bhadra (06:07–19:02) is good for root crops.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 06:07–11:26: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Shakuni 11:26–19:02: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it (it is suitable for sowing).
Krishna-chaturdashi 06:07–19:02: according to the Kalaprakashika, ploughing on Chaturdashi puts the owner’s life in danger.

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Festivals and periods

Kharmas

Muhurta

Anandadi: Padma 06:07–21:01 Anandadi: Lumbaka 21:01–06:05 (31.03)

Bhadra on earth: 23:40 (29.03)–11:26; Bhadra Mukha 23:40 (29.03)–01:37; Bhadra Puchha 10:11–11:21
Raja Panchaka: 07:38 (28.03)–19:42 (01.04)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:38–05:23
Abhijit Muhurta	none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday
Vijaya Muhurta	14:44–15:35
Godhuli	19:02–19:24
Pradosha	19:02–21:14
Nishitha	00:11–00:55 (31.03)
Amrita Kalam	12:59–14:36

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	12:34–14:11
Yamaganda	07:44–09:21
Gulika Kalam	10:58–12:34
Dur Muhurta	12:09–13:00
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 06:07–06:33, 07:26–14:17, 17:18–19:02

Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Purva-Bhadra; tithi Krishna-chaturdashi; lagna Mina 06:07, Mesha 06:33, Vrishabha 07:26, Mithuna 08:54, Karka 11:19, Simha 14:17, Kanya 17:18

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Purva-Bhadra — facing death (dangers); Wednesday — favour of the authorities.

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

Krishna-chaturdashi 06:07–19:02: a Rikta and Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Bhadra on earth 06:07–11:26: 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 = −3

Avoid starting important matters: Krishna Chaturdashi

+1 Anandadi: Padma 06:07–21:01+1 Yoga Shukla 06:07–21:30+1 Auspicious weekday0 Kharmas−1 Panchaka all day−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 06:07–21:01−1 Bhadra on earth 06:07–11:26−3 Krishna Chaturdashi 06:07–23:02

Panchanga at sunrise 06:07

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Amavasya, Panchaka
Month	Phalguna (amanta) · Chaitra (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Ishvara (No. 11) · Shaka 1859 · Vikram 1994 more
Period	Kharmas
Festivals	Phalguna Amavasya

At sunrise 06:05

Tithi	30Amavasya (Purna, Pitris (ancestors)) · until 21:51 more
Nakshatra	Uttara-Bhadra, pada 2 (fixed, Ahirbudhyana (Serpent of the Deep - Milky Way under the horizon), Saturn) · until 20:34 more
Yoga	Brahma (“Brahma, sacred knowledge”, auspicious) · until 19:27 more
Karana	Chatushpada (fixed, inauspicious) · until 10:30 more
Vara	Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mina (Pisces), Moon: Mina (Pisces)

Changes during the day

from 10:30	karana Naga
from 19:27	yoga Indra
from 20:34	nakshatra Revati
from 21:51	tithi Shukla-pratipat
from 21:51	karana Kimstughna

Sun and Moon

Dawn	05:27
Sunrise	06:05
Noon	12:34
Sunset	19:04
End of twilight	19:41
Moonrise	05:30
Moonset	19:03
Day length	12 h 58 min

Sky

New moon (Amavasya)	21:51

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

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 (06:05–19:04) is good for sowing.
Chatushpada 06:05–10:30: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Naga 10:30–19:04: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

Phalguna Amavasya · Pitris (ancestors)

The new moon of Phalguna — the last day of the lunar year; it is followed (usually the next day, sometimes the same day) by Ugadi, the New Year.

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 23:02 (30.03)–21:51
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Kharmas

Muhurta

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 20:34–06:02 (01.04)

Anandadi: Chhatra 06:05–20:34 Anandadi: Mitra 20:34–06:02 (01.04)

Raja Panchaka: 07:38 (28.03)–19:42 (01.04)
Gandanta (tithi): 21:29–22:14

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:36–05:21
Abhijit Muhurta	12:08–13:00
Vijaya Muhurta	14:44–15:36
Godhuli	19:04–19:26
Pradosha	19:04–21:15
Nishitha	00:11–00:55 (01.04)
Amrita Kalam	15:52–17:26

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	14:12–15:49
Yamaganda	06:05–07:42
Gulika Kalam	09:19–10:57
Dur Muhurta	10:24–11:16, 15:36–16:28
Varjyam	06:26–08:01

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 Uttara-Bhadra; tithi Amavasya; lagna Mina 06:05, Mesha 06:29, Vrishabha 07:22, Mithuna 08:50, Karka 11:15, Simha 14:13, Kanya 17:14

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Uttara-Bhadra — a good life; Thursday — success.

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

Amavasya 06:05–19:04: 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

+2 Yoga Brahma 06:05–19:27+1 Anandadi: Chhatra 06:05–20:34+1 Auspicious nakshatra 06:05–20:34+1 Auspicious weekday0 Kharmas−1 Panchaka all day−3 Amavasya 06:05–21:51

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

Panchanga at sunrise 06:05

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

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

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

Ishvara (No. 11 of 60, “lord”) — A year of sovereignty: prosperity, health and stability, success in matters of governance.
Northern samvatsara: Virodhi (No. 23)
Shaka Samvat 1859 · Vikram Samvat 1994 · Kali Yuga 5038
Next year — Bahudhanya, from the new moon before Ugadi (the start of Chaitra) 31.03.1938
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-chaturdashi (14, waning Moon)
Group: Rikta. Deity: Kali.
Kali rules the fourteenth day of the waning moon and promotes destruction, appeal to elementals (forces of nature, elements) and spirits.

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Raja Panchaka
Began on a Monday: considered relatively favourable for dealings with the authorities, government service and property.
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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Tuesday
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Dhanishtha
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shatabhisha
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

Krishna-chaturdashi
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Amavasya
−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).

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Shukla-pratipat
digging, plowing, planting trees

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

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Wednesday
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Purva-Bhadra
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-pratipat
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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

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

Phalguna (Vedic name Tapasya) — The last month of the lunar year: Holika Dahan and Holi; Mina Sankranti begins the second Kharmas.
Patron: Govinda; Aditya — Parjanya. Full moon in nakshatra Purva or Uttara Phalguni. Ritu: Shishira.

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

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

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.

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.

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

Shukla-pratipat
digging, plowing, planting trees

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

nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra
Planting and sowing are allowed.

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

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

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

Uttara-Bhadra
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-dvitya
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

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.

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

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

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.

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

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

nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra
Planting and sowing are allowed.

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

Shukla-tritya
any undertakings

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

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.

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

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

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

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.

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

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

How it is calculated: following the South Indian tradition (Tamil Nadu, Kerala), as Drik Panchang does — the daytime from sunrise to sunset (upper limb of the disc, with refraction) is divided into 8 parts, and Rahu Kalam is part 4 (Mon 2, Sat 3, Fri 4, Wed 5, Thu 6, Tue 7, Sun 8).
Another tradition — Kala Vela: the eighth parts of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order starting from the lord of the day, while the eighth part, the last before sunset, is “empty”, without a lord; in this tradition it is given to Rahu — today {y} (on Sundays it coincides with the calculation above).
Yet another tradition — printed panchangas: a nominal day of 6:00–18:00, so Rahu Kalam always falls at the same clock time — today 10:30–12:00; if the nominal 6:00–18:00 day is counted in local mean time — 10:59–12:29 by the clock. Far from India this is a rough approximation.
Using the rising and setting of the centre of the disc without refraction (old Siddhantic panchangas): {x}.
At night Rahu Kalam is usually not reckoned (the translator of the Kalaprakashika, 1917: “it occurs only in the daytime”); a few divide the night into 8 parts as well, but there is no generally accepted order of the night parts. In North India, Choghadiya is more often consulted to choose the hour.

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

How it is calculated: the eighths of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day; Yamaganda (Yamaghantaka) is Jupiter’s portion, today part 7. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 15:00–16:30.

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

How it is calculated: Saturn’s portion among the eighths of the daytime (planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day), today part 2. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 07:30–09:00. According to a note by the translator of the Kalaprakashika, Gulika is not considered inauspicious: it is even good for reaping, gathering grain, trade, medical treatment, repaying debts and a number of other activities; the view that whatever is begun during Gulika will repeat itself is a popular (mainly Tamil) belief.

Friday
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Revati
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-tritya
+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-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.

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)

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.

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 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

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

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.

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: 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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

Ashwini
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-chaturti
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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.

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

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

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

Shukla-panchami
do not fell trees, any undertakings

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

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.

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.

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

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

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

Bharani
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-panchami
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

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

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.

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

Shukla-shashti
plowing the ground

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

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

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

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.

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.

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

Krittika
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-shashti
−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-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

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.

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.

nakshatra Rohini
Planting and sowing are allowed.

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

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

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

Rohini
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-saptami
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

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)

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.

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.

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.

Holashtak
Eight days before Holika Dahan (bright half of Phalguna): in North India weddings and samskaras are not held.

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.

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.

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.

Mrigashirsha
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-ashtami
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Holashtak
The eight days before Holika Dahan (from the 8th tithi of the bright half of Phalguna to the full moon): weddings and other samskaras are not performed (North India).

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

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

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)

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.

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

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

nakshatra 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

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

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

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

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.

Ardra
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-navami
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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

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.

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 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-dashami
any undertakings

Shukla-ekadashi
pruning and weeding

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.

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

Punarvasu
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-dashami
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-ekadashi
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

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

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

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

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

Shukla-ekadashi
pruning and weeding

Shukla-dvadashi
neutral

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.

Pushya
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-dvadashi
0 — does not affect the haircut rating

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

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.

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

Shukla-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.

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

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

Shukla-dvadashi
neutral

Shukla-triodashi
no pruning or felling

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.

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.

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.

Ashlesha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-triodashi
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Kanya
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut

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

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.

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

The 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.

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

Shukla-triodashi
no pruning or felling

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

Kharmas
The Sun in Dhanu or Mina: a month without weddings, housewarmings and other samskaras. Good for prayer, charity and pilgrimage.

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.

Magha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-chaturdashi
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Kharmas
The Sun in Dhanu or Mina: a month without weddings, housewarmings and initiations (a North Indian tradition).

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-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.

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

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.

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

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

Purnima
sowing seeds, any undertakings

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.

Purva-Phalguni
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Purnima
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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

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.

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

Krishna-pratipat
digging, plowing, planting trees

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

Uttara-Phalguni
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-pratipat
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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

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.

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

Krishna-pratipat
digging, plowing, planting trees

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

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.

Hasta
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-dvitya
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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)

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.

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

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

Krishna-tritya
any undertakings

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

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.

Chitra
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-tritya
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

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

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.

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 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-tritya
any undertakings

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

Swati
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-chaturti
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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)

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

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

Krishna-panchami
any undertakings

Vishakha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-panchami
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

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)

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.

The Sun crosses the celestial equator heading north (tropical longitude 0°): day and night are equal. The Vedic Mesha Sankranti comes about 24–25 days later.

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

Krishna-panchami
any undertakings

Krishna-shashti
plowing the ground

Anuradha
−1 — unfavourable 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.

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)

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.

Krishna-saptami
soaking seeds is allowed, digging the ground

Jyestha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-saptami
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

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.

Krishna-ashtami
tillage and sowing are forbidden

Mula
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-ashtami
0 — does not affect the haircut rating

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

Krishna-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.

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)

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.

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

Krishna-ashtami
tillage and sowing are forbidden

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

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

Purva-Ashadha
−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.

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)

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.

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

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

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

nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha
Planting and sowing are allowed.

Uttara-Ashadha
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

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

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

nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha
Planting and sowing are allowed.

Krishna-dashami
any undertakings

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).

Shravana
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-dashami
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.

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)

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 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-ekadashi
plowing, pruning and weeding

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).

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.

Krishna-ekadashi
0 — does not affect the haircut rating

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

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

Krishna-dvadashi
neutral

Krishna-dvadashi
0 — does not affect the haircut rating

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

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 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).

Krishna-trayodashi
no pruning or felling

Krishna-trayodashi
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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.

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

nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra
Planting and sowing are allowed.

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