March 1965 falls, in the lunar calendar (amanta), within the months Magha (until 3.03), Phalguna (from 4.03). Periods: 10–16.03 — Holashtak; from 14.03 — Kharmas. Major festivals: 1.03 Maha Shivaratri; 16.03 Holika Dahan; 17.03 Holi (Dhulandi).
Icons this month (20)
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
- 10.03 Wed — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Anandadi: Shubha until 09:43
Rohini (fixed): for what is firm and lasting: laying house foundations, housewarming, planting, weddings, taking office, long-term projects. - 12.03 Fri — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Ravi Yoga, Anandadi: Padma after 12:37
Punarvasu (movable): for journeys and moving house, buying vehicles, gardening, quick and temporary changes. - 20.03 Sat — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Anandadi: Siddhi after 10:29
Swati (movable): for journeys and moving house, buying vehicles, gardening, quick and temporary changes. - 22.03 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
- 1.03 Mon Maha Shivaratri
- 3.03 Wed Magha Amavasya
- 4.03 Thu Chandra Darshan
- 7.03 Sun Vinayaka Chaturthi
- 8.03 Mon Skanda Shashti
- 11.03 Thu Masik Durgashtami
- 13.03 Sat Amalaki Ekadashi
- 14.03 Sun Mina Sankranti
- 15.03 Mon Soma Pradosha
- 16.03 Tue Holika Dahan
- 17.03 Wed Holi (Dhulandi)
- 17.03 Wed Phalguna Purnima
- 20.03 Sat Sankashti Chaturthi (Bhalachandra)
- 22.03 Mon Rang Panchami
- 24.03 Wed Kalashtami
- 25.03 Thu Sheetala Ashtami (Basoda)
- 28.03 Sun Papmochani Ekadashi
- 30.03 Tue Bhauma Pradosha
- 31.03 Wed Masik Shivaratri
Special muhurta yogas
- 1.03 Mon Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 07:21–10:34
- 5.03 Fri Amrita Siddhi Yoga 16:22–07:09 (06.03)
- 5.03 Fri Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 16:22–07:09 (06.03)
- 7.03 Sun Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 07:06–16:53
- 9.03 Tue Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 07:01–16:07
- 9.03 Tue Tripushkar Yoga 11:11–16:07
- 10.03 Wed Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day
- 12.03 Fri Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 12:37–06:51 (13.03)
- 14.03 Sun Ravi Pushya Yoga 06:48–08:58
- 14.03 Sun Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 06:48–08:58
- 17.03 Wed Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 01:48–06:38 (18.03)
- 20.03 Sat Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 06:32–01:02 (21.03)
- 22.03 Mon Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 06:27–04:11 (23.03)
- 27.03 Sat Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 15:46–06:11 (28.03)
- 28.03 Sun Dwipushkar Yoga 00:57–06:09 (29.03)
Tripushkar Yoga: A coincidence of the weekday (Sun, Tue or Sat), a Bhadra tithi (2, 7 or 12) and a “tripada” nakshatra (Krittika, Punarvasu, Uttara Phalguni, Vishakha, Uttara Ashadha, Purva Bhadrapada). The result of whatever is begun repeats three times: good for purchases and investments, bad for losses, loans, surgery and funerals.
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
- 2.03 Tue — Anandadi: Utpata, Krishna Chaturdashi, Panchaka (unfavourable day)
- 3.03 Wed — Amavasya, Samvartaka Yoga, Panchaka
- 8.03 Mon — Vaidhriti, Jwalamukhi Yoga, Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi)
- 11.03 Thu — Anandadi: Kana, many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower), Kshaya tithi (unfavourable day)
- 14.03 Sun — Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra), Sankranti day, Krakacha Yoga
- 16.03 Tue — Rikta tithi, Fierce or sharp nakshatra, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
- 21.03 Sun — Anandadi: Utpata, Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Rikta tithi
- 24.03 Wed — Yamaghanta, many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower), Vyatipata (unfavourable day)
- 25.03 Thu — Krakacha Yoga, Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Fierce or sharp nakshatra
- 26.03 Fri — Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Rikta tithi, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
- 30.03 Tue — Anandadi: Mrityu, Panchaka, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn) (unfavourable day)
- 31.03 Wed — Krishna Chaturdashi, Bhadra on earth, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
Sky this month
- 3.03 New moon (Amavasya) 12:55
- 14.03 Mina Sankranti 07:01 — the Sun enters Mina (Pisces)
- 17.03 Full moon (Purnima) 14:23
- 20.03 Vernal equinox 23:05
- There are no eclipses this month.
Periods
- 10–16.03 Holashtak
- from 14.03 Kharmas
- 1.03 23:41 – 6.03 16:47 Raja Panchaka
- 29.03 07:34 – 2.04 23:41 Raja Panchaka
Samvatsara and month
Krodhi (No. 38, “wrathful”) — A wrathful year: flare-ups of conflict and irritability; not a time for arguments. more
Northern samvatsara: Pingala. Shaka Samvat 1886, Vikram Samvat 2021, Kali Yuga 5065.
Magha (Tapas) — A month of austerity and holy baths (Magha Snana): Vasant Panchami, Ratha Saptami; in the dark half — Maha Shivaratri. more
Phalguna (Tapasya) — The last month of the lunar year: Holika Dahan and Holi; Mina Sankranti begins the second Kharmas. more
Amanta — reckoning lunar months from new moon to new moon (South and West India; this calendar shows months this way). Purnimanta — reckoning from full moon to full moon (North India): the bright half of the month (Shukla Paksha) bears the same name in both systems, while the dark half (Krishna Paksha) in purnimanta already belongs to the next month. So, for example, Krishna Janmashtami is “Shravana, Krishna 8” in amanta and “Bhadrapada, Krishna 8” in purnimanta: it is one and the same day.
Times are standard time UTC+3 (from the site settings, without daylight saving time) · panchanga at sunrise (upper limb of the Sun’s disc, with refraction) · ayanamsa Lahiri · place 55°45′ N 37°35′ E · festival dates are calculated for this location by the rules of kala vyapti · times of Sankranti are accurate to within a few minutes
| Summary | Favourable day — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Anandadi: Siddhi; auspicious time — until 10:10 |
|---|---|
| Month | Magha (amanta) · Phalguna (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Krodhi (No. 38) · Shaka 1886 · Vikram 2021 more |
| Festivals | Maha Shivaratri |
At sunrise 07:21
| Tithi | 13Krishna-trayodashi (Jaya, God of Love) · until 10:10 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Shravana, pada 4 (movable, Shri Vishnu, Moon) · until 10:34 more |
| Yoga | Parigha (“bolt, barrier”, inauspicious) · until 15:46 more |
| Karana | Vanija (movable) · until 10:10 more |
| Vara | Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Kumbha (Aquarius), Moon: Makara (Capricorn) |
Changes during the day
| from 10:10 | tithi Krishna-chaturdashi |
|---|---|
| from 10:10 | karana Vishti |
| from 10:34 | nakshatra Dhanishtha |
| from 15:46 | yoga Shiva |
| from 23:02 | karana Shakuni |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 06:44 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 07:21 |
| Noon | 12:42 |
| Sunset | 18:03 |
| End of twilight | 18:40 |
| Moonrise | 07:22 |
| Moonset | 15:21 |
| Day length | 10 h 41 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 7, average — 4, bad — 2
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 10:10 | from 10:34 |
|---|
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, Shravana (07:21–10:34) is good for sowing.
- Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 10:10–18:03: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
- Krishna-chaturdashi 10:10–18:03: according to the Kalaprakashika, ploughing on Chaturdashi puts the owner’s life in danger.
Festivals and periods
Maha Shivaratri · Shiva
“The Great Night of Shiva” — the marriage of Shiva and Parvati and the appearance of the fiery lingam. Devotees fast all day, keep vigil at night, perform abhisheka of the lingam in each of the four praharas and offer bilva leaves; the main puja is at midnight (Nishitha).
Rule: nishitha vyapini: midnight, 00:14–01:07 (02.03)
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Muhurta
Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 07:21–10:34 Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 10:34–07:19 (02.03)
Anandadi: Siddhi 07:21–10:34 Anandadi: Shubha 10:34–07:19 (02.03)
- Bhadra in the netherworld: 10:10–23:02; Bhadra Mukha 10:10–12:18; Bhadra Puchha 21:42–22:58
- Raja Panchaka: 23:41–16:47 (06.03)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 05:35–06:28 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:21–13:04 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:29–15:12 |
| Godhuli | 18:03–18:30 |
| Pradosha | 18:03–20:42 |
| Nishitha | 00:14–01:07 (02.03) |
| Amrita Kalam | 01:22–03:07 (02.03) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 08:41–10:02 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 11:22–12:42 |
| Gulika Kalam | 14:02–15:23 |
| Dur Muhurta | 13:04–13:46, 15:12–15:55 |
| Varjyam | 14:55–16:40 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 07:21–10:10
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | average 07:21–10:10 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average 07:21–10:10 |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 07:45–08:26, 09:19–10:10 |
Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Shravana until 10:34, Dhanishtha from 10:34; tithi Krishna-trayodashi until 10:10, Krishna-chaturdashi from 10:10; lagna Kumbha 07:21, Mina 07:45, Mesha 08:26, Vrishabha 09:19, Mithuna 10:48, Karka 13:13, Simha 16:11
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Shravana (until 10:34) — bodily development (physical growth); Dhanishtha (from 10:34) — longevity (increased vitality); Monday — clear, bright complexion.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Krishna-chaturdashi 10:10–18:03: a Rikta and Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Cautions:
- Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
- Monday: according to the Kalaprakashika, it is good for a haircut only during the waxing Moon.
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Favourable day · score S = +3
Auspicious factors outweigh inauspicious ones: ordinary matters can be started.
Auspicious time ends by 10:10
+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 07:21–10:34+1 Anandadi: Siddhi 07:21–10:34+1 Auspicious nakshatra 07:21–10:34+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 10:34–07:19 (02.03)0 Yoga Shiva 15:46–07:19 (02.03)−2 Vishti (Bhadra) 10:10–23:02−2 Krishna Chaturdashi 10:10–07:19 (02.03)
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Unfavourable day — Anandadi: Utpata, Krishna Chaturdashi |
|---|---|
| Month | Magha (amanta) · Phalguna (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Krodhi (No. 38) · Shaka 1886 · Vikram 2021 more |
At sunrise 07:19
| Tithi | 14Krishna-chaturdashi (Rikta, Kali) · until 11:47 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Dhanishtha, pada 4 (movable, Vasu (kind) - 8 phenomena of nature, assistants of Indra, Mars) · until 12:42 more |
| Yoga | Shiva (“auspicious, benevolent”, auspicious) · until 15:51 more |
| Karana | Shakuni (fixed, inauspicious) · until 11:47 more |
| Vara | Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Kumbha (Aquarius), Moon: Kumbha (Aquarius) |
Changes during the day
| from 11:47 | tithi Amavasya |
|---|---|
| from 11:47 | karana Chatushpada |
| from 12:42 | nakshatra Shatabhisha |
| from 15:51 | yoga Siddha |
| from 00:25 (03.03) | karana Naga |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 06:42 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 07:19 |
| Noon | 12:41 |
| Sunset | 18:05 |
| End of twilight | 18:42 |
| Moonrise | 07:41 |
| Moonset | 16:37 |
| Day length | 10 h 46 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 11:47 | from 12:42 |
|---|
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, Shatabhisha (12:42–18:05) is good for sowing.
- Shakuni 07:19–11:47: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it (it is suitable for sowing).
- Chatushpada 11:47–18:05: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
- Krishna-chaturdashi 07:19–11:47: according to the Kalaprakashika, ploughing on Chaturdashi puts the owner’s life in danger.
Muhurta
Anandadi: Utpata 07:19–12:42 Anandadi: Mrityu 12:42–07:16 (03.03)
- Raja Panchaka: 23:41 (01.03)–16:47 (06.03)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 05:33–06:26 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:20–13:03 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:30–15:13 |
| Godhuli | 18:05–18:32 |
| Pradosha | 18:05–20:43 |
| Nishitha | 00:14–01:07 (03.03) |
| Amrita Kalam | 06:39–08:22 (03.03) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 15:24–16:44 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 10:00–11:21 |
| Gulika Kalam | 12:42–14:03 |
| Dur Muhurta | 09:28–10:11, 23:22–00:14 (03.03) |
| Varjyam | 20:23–22:06 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | no suitable window — see the prohibitions below |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | no suitable window — see the prohibitions below |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 07:41–08:22, 09:15–16:07 |
Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Dhanishtha until 12:42, Shatabhisha from 12:42; tithi Krishna-chaturdashi until 11:47, Amavasya from 11:47; lagna Kumbha 07:19, Mina 07:41, Mesha 08:22, Vrishabha 09:15, Mithuna 10:44, Karka 13:09, Simha 16:07
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Dhanishtha (until 12:42) — longevity (increased vitality); Shatabhisha (from 12:42) — 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 07:19–11:47: a Rikta and Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
- Amavasya 11:47–18:05: 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 07:19–12:42+1 Yoga Shiva 07:19–15:51−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Panchaka all day−3 Anandadi: Utpata 07:19–12:42−3 Krishna Chaturdashi 07:19–11:47
| Summary | Avoid starting important matters — Amavasya, Samvartaka Yoga |
|---|---|
| Month | Magha (amanta) · Phalguna (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Krodhi (No. 38) · Shaka 1886 · Vikram 2021 more |
| Festivals | Magha Amavasya |
At sunrise 07:16
| Tithi | 30Amavasya (Purna, Pitris (ancestors)) · until 12:55 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Shatabhisha, pada 3 (movable, Varuna, Rahu) · until 14:21 more |
| Yoga | Siddha (“perfected, accomplished”, auspicious) · until 15:34 more |
| Karana | Naga (fixed, inauspicious) · until 12:55 more |
| Vara | Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Kumbha (Aquarius), Moon: Kumbha (Aquarius) |
Changes during the day
| from 12:55 | tithi Shukla-pratipat |
|---|---|
| from 12:55 | karana Kimstughna |
| from 14:21 | nakshatra Purva-Bhadra |
| from 15:34 | yoga Sadhya |
| from 01:19 (04.03) | karana Bava |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 06:39 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 07:16 |
| Noon | 12:41 |
| Sunset | 18:07 |
| End of twilight | 18:44 |
| Moonrise | 07:56 |
| Moonset | 17:54 |
| Day length | 10 h 51 min |
Sky
| New moon (Amavasya) | 12:55 |
|---|
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 12:55 | from 14:21 |
|---|
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 (07:16–14:21) is good for sowing.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Bhadra (14:21–18:07) is good for root crops.
- Naga 07:16–12:55: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
- Kimstughna 12:55–18:07: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
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 11:47 (02.03)–12:55
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Muhurta
Samvartaka Yoga 12:55–07:14 (04.03)
Anandadi: Manasa 07:16–14:21 Anandadi: Padma 14:21–07:14 (04.03)
- Raja Panchaka: 23:41 (01.03)–16:47 (06.03)
- Gandanta (tithi): 12:30–13:20
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 05:31–06:23 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:30–15:14 |
| Godhuli | 18:07–18:33 |
| Pradosha | 18:07–20:45 |
| Nishitha | 00:14–01:07 (04.03) |
| Amrita Kalam | 06:39–08:22, 07:10–08:50 (04.03) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 12:42–14:03 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 08:38–09:59 |
| Gulika Kalam | 11:20–12:42 |
| Dur Muhurta | 12:20–13:03 |
| Varjyam | 21:04–22:45 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 12:55–16:03
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 | average 12:55–16:03 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average 12:55–16:03 |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 07:16–16:03 |
Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Shatabhisha until 14:21, Purva-Bhadra from 14:21; tithi Amavasya until 12:55, Shukla-pratipat from 12:55; lagna Kumbha 07:16, Mina 07:37, Mesha 08:18, Vrishabha 09:11, Mithuna 10:40, Karka 13:05, Simha 16:03
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Shatabhisha (until 14:21) — gaining strength; Purva-Bhadra (from 14:21) — 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 07:16–12:55: 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
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 07:16–15:34+1 Anandadi: Manasa 07:16–14:21+1 Auspicious nakshatra 07:16–14:21+1 Auspicious weekday0 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 14:21–07:14 (04.03)−1 Panchaka all day−1 Samvartaka Yoga 12:55–07:14 (04.03)−3 Amavasya 07:16–12:55
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Ordinary day — pros: Yoga Sadhya, Auspicious weekday; cons: Fierce or sharp nakshatra, Panchaka |
|---|---|
| Month | Phalguna (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Krodhi (No. 38) · Shaka 1886 · Vikram 2021 more |
| Festivals | Chandra Darshan |
At sunrise 07:14
| Tithi | 1Shukla-pratipat (Nanda, Brahma) · until 13:35 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Purva-Bhadra, pada 3 (fierce, Aja Ekapad - sunbeam or lightning strike, Jupiter) · until 15:34 more |
| Yoga | Sadhya (“attainable, amenable”, auspicious) · until 14:56 more |
| Karana | Bava (movable) · until 13:35 more |
| Vara | Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Kumbha (Aquarius), Moon: Kumbha (Aquarius) |
Changes during the day
| from 13:35 | tithi Shukla-dvitya |
|---|---|
| from 13:35 | karana Balava |
| from 14:56 | yoga Shubha |
| from 15:34 | nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra |
| from 01:45 (05.03) | karana Kaulava |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 06:37 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 07:14 |
| Noon | 12:41 |
| Sunset | 18:09 |
| End of twilight | 18:46 |
| Moonrise | 08:09 |
| Moonset | 19:13 |
| Day length | 10 h 55 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 13:35 | from 15:34 |
|---|
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, Purva-Bhadra (07:14–15:34) is good for root crops.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Bhadra (15:34–18:09) is good for sowing.
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, 18:09–19:13
Crescent Moon above the horizon after sunset: 18:09–19:13
Muhurta
Anandadi: Chhatra 15:34–07:11 (05.03) Anandadi: Mudgara 07:14–15:34
- Raja Panchaka: 23:41 (01.03)–16:47 (06.03)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 05:29–06:21 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:20–13:03 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:31–15:15 |
| Godhuli | 18:09–18:35 |
| Pradosha | 18:09–20:46 |
| Nishitha | 00:14–01:06 (05.03) |
| Amrita Kalam | 07:10–08:50 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 14:03–15:25 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 07:14–08:36 |
| Gulika Kalam | 09:58–11:20 |
| Dur Muhurta | 10:52–11:36, 15:15–15:58 |
| Varjyam | 01:29–03:08 (05.03) |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: good 15:34–16:00
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 | good 15:34–16:00 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails | good 15:34–16:00 |
| Cutting toenails | average 07:33–08:14, 09:07–18:09 |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 15:34–16:00 |
Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Purva-Bhadra until 15:34, Uttara-Bhadra from 15:34; tithi Shukla-pratipat until 13:35, Shukla-dvitya from 13:35; lagna Kumbha 07:14, Mina 07:33, Mesha 08:14, Vrishabha 09:07, Mithuna 10:36, Karka 13:01, Simha 16:00
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Purva-Bhadra (until 15:34) — facing death (dangers); Uttara-Bhadra (from 15:34) — a good life; Thursday — success.
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Ordinary day · score S = 0
Auspicious and inauspicious factors are balanced: a day for routine matters; important matters are best timed for favourable days.
+1 Yoga Sadhya 07:14–14:56+1 Auspicious weekday0 Auspicious tithi 13:35–07:11 (05.03)0 Anandadi: Chhatra 15:34–07:11 (05.03)0 Auspicious nakshatra 15:34–07:11 (05.03)−1 Anandadi: Mudgara 07:14–15:34−1 Panchaka all day−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 07:14–15:34
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Favourable day — Yoga Shubha, Anandadi: Dhwaja; auspicious time — after 13:49 |
|---|---|
| Month | Phalguna (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Krodhi (No. 38) · Shaka 1886 · Vikram 2021 more |
At sunrise 07:11
| Tithi | 2Shukla-dvitya (Bhadra, Vidhatr) · until 13:49 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Uttara-Bhadra, pada 3 (fixed, Ahirbudhyana (Serpent of the Deep - Milky Way under the horizon), Saturn) · until 16:22 more |
| Yoga | Shubha (“goodness, happiness”, auspicious) · until 13:58 more |
| Karana | Kaulava (movable) · until 13:49 more |
| Vara | Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Kumbha (Aquarius), Moon: Mina (Pisces) |
Changes during the day
| from 13:49 | tithi Shukla-tritya |
|---|---|
| from 13:49 | karana Taitila |
| from 13:58 | yoga Shukla |
| from 16:22 | nakshatra Revati |
| from 01:47 (06.03) | karana Gara |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 06:34 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 07:11 |
| Noon | 12:41 |
| Sunset | 18:11 |
| End of twilight | 18:48 |
| Moonrise | 08:20 |
| Moonset | 20:31 |
| Day length | 11 h 00 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 13:49 | from 16:22 |
|---|
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, Uttara-Bhadra (07:11–16:22) is good for sowing.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Revati (16:22–18:11) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Muhurta
Amrita Siddhi Yoga 16:22–07:09 (06.03) Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 16:22–07:09 (06.03)
Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:11–13:49 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 13:49–16:22
Anandadi: Dhwaja 07:11–16:22 Anandadi: Shrivatsa 16:22–07:09 (06.03)
- Raja Panchaka: 23:41 (01.03)–16:47 (06.03)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 05:27–06:19 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:19–13:03 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:31–15:15 |
| Godhuli | 18:11–18:37 |
| Pradosha | 18:11–20:47 |
| Nishitha | 00:14–01:06 (06.03) |
| Amrita Kalam | 11:24–13:03 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 11:19–12:41 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 15:26–16:49 |
| Gulika Kalam | 08:34–09:56 |
| Dur Muhurta | 09:23–10:07, 13:03–13:47 |
| Varjyam | 04:34–06:12 (06.03) |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: good 07:29–08:10, 09:03–15:56
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 | good 07:29–08:10, 09:03–15:56 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails | good 07:29–08:10, 09:03–15:56 |
| Cutting toenails | good 13:49–15:56 |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 07:29–08:10, 09:03–15:56 |
Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra until 16:22, Revati from 16:22; tithi Shukla-dvitya until 13:49, Shukla-tritya from 13:49; lagna Kumbha 07:11, Mina 07:29, Mesha 08:10, Vrishabha 09:03, Mithuna 10:32, Karka 12:58, Simha 15:56
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Uttara-Bhadra (until 16:22) — a good life; Revati (from 16:22) — 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
Favourable day · score S = +3
Auspicious factors outweigh inauspicious ones: ordinary matters can be started.
Auspicious time begins after 13:49
+2 Yoga Shubha 07:11–13:58+1 Anandadi: Dhwaja 07:11–16:22+1 Auspicious nakshatra 07:11–16:22+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 07:11–13:49+1 Amrita Siddhi Yoga 16:22–07:09 (06.03)0 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 13:49–16:22−1 Panchaka all day−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:11–13:49
| Summary | Ordinary day — pros: Anandadi: Prajapati, Auspicious nakshatra; cons: Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra), Panchaka |
|---|---|
| Month | Phalguna (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Krodhi (No. 38) · Shaka 1886 · Vikram 2021 more |
At sunrise 07:09
| Tithi | 3Shukla-tritya (Jaya, Vishnu) · until 13:40 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Revati, pada 3 (soft, Pushan (Prosperous), Mercury) · until 16:47 more Gandamula |
| Yoga | Shukla (“bright, pure”, auspicious) · until 12:42 more |
| Karana | Gara (movable) · until 13:40 more |
| Vara | Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Kumbha (Aquarius), Moon: Mina (Pisces) |
Changes during the day
| from 12:42 | yoga Brahma |
|---|---|
| from 13:40 | tithi Shukla-chaturti |
| from 13:40 | karana Vanija |
| from 16:47 | nakshatra Ashwini |
| from 01:28 (07.03) | karana Vishti |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 06:32 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 07:09 |
| Noon | 12:41 |
| Sunset | 18:14 |
| End of twilight | 18:50 |
| Moonrise | 08:31 |
| Moonset | 21:52 |
| Day length | 11 h 04 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 6, average — 6, bad — 1
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 13:40 | from 16:47 |
|---|
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, Revati (07:09–16:47) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Muhurta
Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 13:40–07:06 (07.03) Ravi Yoga 16:47–07:06 (07.03)
Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 07:09–16:47
Anandadi: Prajapati 07:09–16:47 Anandadi: Saumya 16:47–07:06 (07.03)
- Bhadra in heaven: 01:28–13:10 (07.03); Bhadra Mukha 01:25–03:23 (07.03); Bhadra Puchha 12:00–13:10 (07.03)
- Raja Panchaka: 23:41 (01.03)–16:47
- Gandanta (nakshatra): 10:43–22:51
- Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Revati
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 05:25–06:17 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:19–13:03 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:32–15:16 |
| Godhuli | 18:14–18:39 |
| Pradosha | 18:14–20:48 |
| Nishitha | 00:14–01:06 (07.03) |
| Amrita Kalam | 14:21–15:58 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 09:55–11:18 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 14:04–15:27 |
| Gulika Kalam | 07:09–08:32 |
| Dur Muhurta | 07:09–07:53, 07:53–08:37 |
| Varjyam | none on this day |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 07:09–13:40
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | average 07:09–13:40 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average 07:09–13:40 |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 07:09–15:52 |
Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Revati until 16:47, Ashwini from 16:47; tithi Shukla-tritya until 13:40, Shukla-chaturti from 13:40; lagna Kumbha 07:09, Mina 07:26, Mesha 08:06, Vrishabha 08:59, Mithuna 10:28, Karka 12:54, Simha 15:52
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Revati (until 16:47) — increase in property; Ashwini (from 16:47) — 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 13:40–18:14: 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.
+1 Anandadi: Prajapati 07:09–16:47+1 Auspicious nakshatra 07:09–16:47+1 Yoga Shukla 07:09–12:42+1 Auspicious tithi 07:09–13:400 Ravi Yoga 16:47–07:06 (07.03)0 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 13:40–07:06 (07.03) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Surya Dagdha tithi 13:40–07:06 (07.03)−1 Rikta tithi 13:40–07:06 (07.03)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Panchaka 07:09–16:47−3 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 07:09–16:47
| Summary | Favourable day — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Yoga Brahma; auspicious time — after 13:10; auspicious time — until 16:53 |
|---|---|
| Month | Phalguna (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Krodhi (No. 38) · Shaka 1886 · Vikram 2021 more |
| Festivals | Vinayaka Chaturthi |
At sunrise 07:06
| Tithi | 4Shukla-chaturti (Rikta, Yama) · until 13:10 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Ashwini, pada 3 (light, Ashwini Kumara, Ketu) · until 16:53 more Gandamula |
| Yoga | Brahma (“Brahma, sacred knowledge”, auspicious) · until 11:10 more |
| Karana | Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 13:10 more |
| Vara | Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Kumbha (Aquarius), Moon: Mesha (Aries) |
Changes during the day
| from 11:10 | yoga Indra |
|---|---|
| from 13:10 | tithi Shukla-panchami |
| from 13:10 | karana Bava |
| from 16:53 | nakshatra Bharani |
| from 00:48 (08.03) | karana Balava |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 06:29 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 07:06 |
| Noon | 12:40 |
| Sunset | 18:16 |
| End of twilight | 18:53 |
| Moonrise | 08:43 |
| Moonset | 23:15 |
| Day length | 11 h 09 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 2, average — 2, bad — 9
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 13:10 | from 16:53 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Bharani (16:53–18:16) is good for root crops.
- Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 07:06–13:10: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
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), 11:34–13:10
the tithi covers the decisive time on both days — the day with greater coverage is chosen
Muhurta
Ravi Yoga 07:06–16:53 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 07:06–16:53
Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:06–13:10 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 16:53–07:04 (08.03) Jwalamukhi Yoga 16:53–07:04 (08.03)
Anandadi: Ananda 07:06–16:53 Anandadi: Kaladanda 16:53–07:04 (08.03)
- Bhadra in heaven: 01:28–13:10; Bhadra Mukha 01:25–03:23; Bhadra Puchha 12:00–13:10
- Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Ashwini
- Surya Dagdha tithi: Shukla-chaturti
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 05:23–06:15 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:19–13:03 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:32–15:17 |
| Godhuli | 18:16–18:41 |
| Pradosha | 18:16–20:49 |
| Nishitha | 00:14–01:05 (08.03) |
| Amrita Kalam | 09:39–11:16 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 16:52–18:16 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 12:41–14:05 |
| Gulika Kalam | 15:28–16:52 |
| Dur Muhurta | 16:46–17:31 |
| Varjyam | 12:52–14:28, 02:24–03:59 (08.03) |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 13:10–16:53
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 13:10–16:53 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average 13:10–16:53 |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 07:22–08:03, 08:55–16:53 |
Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Ashwini until 16:53, Bharani from 16:53; tithi Shukla-chaturti until 13:10, Shukla-panchami from 13:10; lagna Kumbha 07:06, Mina 07:22, Mesha 08:03, Vrishabha 08:55, Mithuna 10:24, Karka 12:50, Simha 15:48
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Ashwini (until 16:53) — joy; Bharani (from 16:53) — facing death (dangers); Sunday — physical well-being.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Shukla-chaturti 07:06–13:10: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Favourable day · score S = +4
Auspicious factors outweigh inauspicious ones: ordinary matters can be started.
Auspicious time begins after 13:10
Auspicious time ends by 16:53
+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 07:06–16:53+2 Yoga Brahma 07:06–11:10+2 Ravi Yoga 07:06–16:53+1 Anandadi: Ananda 07:06–16:53+1 Auspicious nakshatra 07:06–16:530 Auspicious tithi 13:10–07:04 (08.03)0 Jwalamukhi Yoga 16:53–07:04 (08.03) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:06–13:10 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Anandadi: Kaladanda 16:53–07:04 (08.03)0 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 16:53–07:04 (08.03)0 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 16:53–07:04 (08.03)−1 Surya Dagdha tithi 07:06–13:10−2 Rikta tithi 07:06–13:10−2 Vishti (Bhadra) 07:06–13:10
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Avoid starting important matters — Vaidhriti, Jwalamukhi Yoga |
|---|---|
| Month | Phalguna (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Krodhi (No. 38) · Shaka 1886 · Vikram 2021 more |
| Festivals | Skanda Shashti |
At sunrise 07:04
| Tithi | 5Shukla-panchami (Purna, Soma) · until 12:20 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Bharani, pada 3 (fierce, Yama (Dharma-raja), Venus) · until 16:39 more |
| Yoga | Indra (“Indra, lord”, auspicious) · until 09:22 more |
| Karana | Balava (movable) · until 12:20 more |
| Vara | Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Kumbha (Aquarius), Moon: Mesha (Aries) |
Changes during the day
| from 09:22 | yoga Vaidhriti |
|---|---|
| from 12:20 | tithi Shukla-shashti |
| from 12:20 | karana Kaulava |
| from 16:39 | nakshatra Krittika |
| from 23:48 | karana Taitila |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 06:27 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 07:04 |
| Noon | 12:40 |
| Sunset | 18:18 |
| End of twilight | 18:55 |
| Moonrise | 08:58 |
| Moonset | none |
| Day length | 11 h 14 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 3, average — 9, bad — 1
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 12:20 | from 16:39 |
|---|
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, Bharani (07:04–16:39) is good for root crops.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Krittika (16:39–18:18) is good for root crops.
Festivals and periods
Skanda Shashti · Skanda (Murugan, Kartikeya)
The sixth day of the waxing Moon is dedicated to Skanda (Murugan, Kartikeya), the son of Shiva. Devotees fast and worship Murugan; the day is especially revered in South India.
Rule: the tithi begins between sunrise and sunset, 12:20–07:01 (09.03)
the tithi begins between sunrise and sunset
Muhurta
Ravi Yoga 16:39–07:01 (09.03)
Jwalamukhi Yoga 07:04–12:20 Hutashana Yoga 12:20–07:01 (09.03) Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 12:20–07:01 (09.03)
Anandadi: Chara 07:04–16:39 Anandadi: Sthira 16:39–07:01 (09.03)
- Gandanta (tithi): 11:57–12:43
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 05:21–06:12 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:18–13:03 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:33–15:18 |
| Godhuli | 18:18–18:43 |
| Pradosha | 18:18–20:50 |
| Nishitha | 00:14–01:05 (09.03) |
| Amrita Kalam | 11:54–13:29 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 08:28–09:52 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 11:16–12:41 |
| Gulika Kalam | 14:05–15:29 |
| Dur Muhurta | 13:03–13:48, 15:18–16:03 |
| Varjyam | 04:23–05:57 (09.03) |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 07:04–09:22
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 07:04–09:22 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average 07:04–09:22 |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 07:04–15:44, 16:39–18:18 |
Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Bharani until 16:39, Krittika from 16:39; tithi Shukla-panchami until 12:20, Shukla-shashti from 12:20; lagna Kumbha 07:04, Mina 07:18, Mesha 07:59, Vrishabha 08:52, Mithuna 10:20, Karka 12:46, Simha 15:44
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Bharani (until 16:39) — facing death (dangers); Krittika (from 16:39) — 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 09:22–18:18: 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 = −4
There is a mild prohibition (Amavasya, Krishna Chaturdashi, Bhadra on earth, Vyatipata, Vaidhriti, kshaya tithi, Sankranti, Ashubha Yoga) or the total score is -3 or lower: the day is unfavourable for important new matters, but suitable for fasting, prayer and everyday work.
Avoid starting important matters: Vaidhriti
+2 Yoga Indra 07:04–09:22+1 Anandadi: Chara 07:04–16:39+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 07:04–12:200 Ravi Yoga 16:39–07:01 (09.03)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 07:04–16:39−2 Hutashana Yoga 12:20–07:01 (09.03)−2 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 12:20–07:01 (09.03)−2 Jwalamukhi Yoga 07:04–12:20−3 Vaidhriti 09:22–07:01 (09.03)
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Favourable day — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Ravi Yoga; auspicious time — after 16:07 |
|---|---|
| Month | Phalguna (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Krodhi (No. 38) · Shaka 1886 · Vikram 2021 more |
At sunrise 07:01
| Tithi | 6Shukla-shashti (Nanda, Kartikeya) · until 11:11 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Krittika, pada 3 (mixed, Agni, Sun) · until 16:07 more |
| Yoga | Vaidhriti (“without support, discord”, inauspicious) · until 07:19 more |
| Karana | Taitila (movable) · until 11:11 more |
| Vara | Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Kumbha (Aquarius), Moon: Vrishabha (Taurus) |
Changes during the day
| from 07:19 | yoga Vishkambha |
|---|---|
| from 11:11 | tithi Shukla-saptami |
| from 11:11 | karana Gara |
| from 16:07 | nakshatra Rohini |
| from 22:30 | karana Vanija |
| from 05:01 (10.03) | yoga Priti |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 06:24 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 07:01 |
| Noon | 12:40 |
| Sunset | 18:20 |
| End of twilight | 18:57 |
| Moonrise | 09:16 |
| Moonset | 00:40 |
| Day length | 11 h 18 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 4, average — 2, bad — 7
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 11:11 | from 16:07 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Krittika (07:01–16:07) is good for root crops.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Rohini (16:07–18:20) is good for sowing.
Muhurta
Ravi Yoga 07:01–16:07 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 07:01–16:07 Tripushkar Yoga 11:11–16:07
Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:01–11:11 Hutashana Yoga 11:11–06:58 (10.03) Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 11:11–06:58 (10.03)
Anandadi: Matanga 16:07–06:58 (10.03) Anandadi: Gada 07:01–16:07
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.
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 05:19–06:10 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:18–13:03 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:33–15:19 |
| Godhuli | 18:20–18:45 |
| Pradosha | 18:20–20:51 |
| Nishitha | 00:14–01:04 (10.03) |
| Amrita Kalam | 13:46–15:20 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 15:30–16:55 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 09:51–11:16 |
| Gulika Kalam | 12:40–14:05 |
| Dur Muhurta | 09:17–10:02, 23:23–00:14 (10.03) |
| Varjyam | none on this day |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 11:11–15:40, 16:07–18:20
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | average 11:11–15:40, 16:07–18:20 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average 11:11–15:40, 16:07–18:20 |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 07:14–07:55, 08:48–15:40, 16:07–18:20 |
Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Krittika until 16:07, Rohini from 16:07; tithi Shukla-shashti until 11:11, Shukla-saptami from 11:11; lagna Kumbha 07:01, Mina 07:14, Mesha 07:55, Vrishabha 08:48, Mithuna 10:16, Karka 12:42, Simha 15:40
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Krittika (until 16:07) — consumption (a wasting disease); Rohini (from 16:07) — destruction of all misfortunes; Tuesday — harm to longevity.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Vaidhriti 07:01–07:19: auspicious undertakings, including haircuts, are avoided during this yoga (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Cautions:
- The Muhurta Chintamani warns: whoever shaves in Krittika nakshatra 6 times a year puts their life in danger — frequent haircuts in this nakshatra are best avoided.
- The Muhurta Chintamani warns: whoever shaves in Rohini nakshatra 8 times a year puts their life in danger — frequent haircuts in this nakshatra are best avoided.
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Favourable day · score S = +4
Auspicious factors outweigh inauspicious ones: ordinary matters can be started.
Auspicious time begins after 16:07
+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 07:01–16:07+2 Ravi Yoga 07:01–16:07+1 Auspicious tithi 11:11–06:58 (10.03)0 Anandadi: Matanga 16:07–06:58 (10.03)0 Auspicious nakshatra 16:07–06:58 (10.03)0 Hutashana Yoga 11:11–06:58 (10.03) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:01–11:11 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Tripushkar Yoga 11:11–16:070 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 11:11–06:58 (10.03) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Yoga Vishkambha 07:19–08:24−1 Anandadi: Gada 07:01–16:07−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
| Summary | Best day — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi); auspicious time — until 09:43 |
|---|---|
| Month | Phalguna (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Krodhi (No. 38) · Shaka 1886 · Vikram 2021 more |
| Period | Holashtak |
At sunrise 06:58
| Tithi | 7Shukla-saptami (Bhadra, Indra) · until 09:43 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Rohini, pada 3 (fixed, Prajapati (Brahma - Creator), Moon) · until 15:16 more |
| Yoga | Priti (“love, affection”, auspicious) · until 02:28 (11.03) more |
| Karana | Vanija (movable) · until 09:43 more |
| Vara | Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Kumbha (Aquarius), Moon: Vrishabha (Taurus) |
Changes during the day
| from 09:43 | tithi Shukla-ashtami |
|---|---|
| from 09:43 | karana Vishti |
| from 15:16 | nakshatra Mrigashirsha |
| from 20:52 | karana Bava |
| from 02:28 (11.03) | yoga Ayushman |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 06:22 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 06:58 |
| Noon | 12:40 |
| Sunset | 18:22 |
| End of twilight | 18:59 |
| Moonrise | 09:42 |
| Moonset | 02:06 |
| Day length | 11 h 23 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 11, average — 2, bad — 0
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 09:43 | from 15:16 |
|---|
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, Rohini (06:58–15:16) is good for sowing.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Mrigashirsha (15:16–18:22) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
- Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 09:43–18:22: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Festivals and periods
- Holashtak
Muhurta
Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:58–09:43 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day
Hutashana Yoga 09:43–06:56 (11.03) Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 09:43–06:56 (11.03)
Anandadi: Shubha 06:58–15:16 Anandadi: Amrita 15:16–06:56 (11.03)
- Bhadra in heaven: 09:43–20:52; Bhadra Puchha 11:23–12:30; Bhadra Mukha 12:30–14:21
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 05:17–06:08 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:34–15:20 |
| Godhuli | 18:22–18:47 |
| Pradosha | 18:22–20:53 |
| Nishitha | 00:14–01:04 (11.03) |
| Amrita Kalam | 12:11–13:43, 05:43–07:15 (11.03) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 12:40–14:06 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 08:24–09:49 |
| Gulika Kalam | 11:15–12:40 |
| Dur Muhurta | 12:17–13:03 |
| Varjyam | 07:33–09:06, 20:36–22:07 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: good 07:10–07:51, 08:44–09:43
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 | good 07:10–07:51, 08:44–09:43 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | good 07:10–07:51, 08:44–09:43 |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 07:10–07:51, 08:44–15:36 |
Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Rohini until 15:16, Mrigashirsha from 15:16; tithi Shukla-saptami until 09:43, Shukla-ashtami from 09:43; lagna Kumbha 06:58, Mina 07:10, Mesha 07:51, Vrishabha 08:44, Mithuna 10:12, Karka 12:38, Simha 15:36
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Rohini (until 15:16) — destruction of all misfortunes; Mrigashirsha (from 15:16) — 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 09:43–18:22: 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 = +7
The total of auspicious factors is high and there are no prohibitions: suitable for important undertakings.
Auspicious time ends by 09:43
+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:58–09:43+1 Anandadi: Shubha 06:58–15:16+1 Auspicious nakshatra 06:58–15:16+1 Yoga Priti 06:58–02:28 (11.03)+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 06:58–09:430 Holashtak0 Hutashana Yoga 09:43–06:56 (11.03) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 09:43–06:56 (11.03) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Ashtami 09:43–06:56 (11.03)−2 Vishti (Bhadra) 09:43–20:52
| Summary | Unfavourable day — Anandadi: Kana, many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower) |
|---|---|
| Month | Phalguna (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Krodhi (No. 38) · Shaka 1886 · Vikram 2021 more |
| Period | Holashtak |
| Festivals | Masik Durgashtami |
At sunrise 06:56
| Tithi | 8Shukla-ashtami (Jaya, Vasus) · until 07:56 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Mrigashirsha, pada 3 (soft, Soma (Chandra, Moon), Mars) · until 14:06 more |
| Yoga | Ayushman (“long-lived”, auspicious) · until 23:39 more |
| Karana | Bava (movable) · until 07:56 more |
| Vara | Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Kumbha (Aquarius), Moon: Mithuna (Gemini) |
Changes during the day
| from 07:56 | tithi Shukla-navami (kshaya: not present at any sunrise) |
|---|---|
| from 07:56 | karana Balava |
| from 14:06 | nakshatra Ardra |
| from 18:55 | karana Kaulava |
| from 23:39 | yoga Saubhagya |
| from 05:49 (12.03) | tithi Shukla-dashami |
| from 05:49 (12.03) | karana Taitila |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 06:19 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 06:56 |
| Noon | 12:39 |
| Sunset | 18:24 |
| End of twilight | 19:01 |
| Moonrise | 10:20 |
| Moonset | 03:28 |
| Day length | 11 h 28 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 6, average — 3, bad — 4
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 07:56 | from 14:06 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Mrigashirsha (06:56–14:06) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
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 09:43 (10.03)–07:56
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
- Holashtak
Muhurta
Ravi Yoga 14:06–06:53 (12.03) Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:49–06:53 (12.03)
Krakacha Yoga 06:56–07:56 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:56–07:56 Hutashana Yoga 07:56–05:49 (12.03) Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:56–05:49 (12.03)
Anandadi: Mrityu 06:56–14:06 Anandadi: Kana 14:06–06:53 (12.03)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 05:15–06:06 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:17–13:03 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:35–15:20 |
| Godhuli | 18:24–18:49 |
| Pradosha | 18:24–20:54 |
| Nishitha | 00:14–01:04 (12.03) |
| Amrita Kalam | 05:43–07:15, 03:14–04:44 (12.03) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 14:06–15:32 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 06:56–08:22 |
| Gulika Kalam | 09:48–11:14 |
| Dur Muhurta | 10:45–11:31, 15:20–16:06 |
| Varjyam | 21:59–23:29 |
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 07:06–07:47 |
Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Mrigashirsha until 14:06, Ardra from 14:06; tithi Shukla-ashtami until 07:56, Shukla-navami from 07:56; lagna Kumbha 06:56, Mina 07:06, Mesha 07:47, Vrishabha 08:40, Mithuna 10:09, Karka 12:34, Simha 15:32
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Mrigashirsha (until 14:06) — abundance (well-being, prosperity); Ardra (from 14:06) — sadness; Thursday — success.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Shukla-ashtami 06:56–07:56: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
- Shukla-navami 07:56–18:24: 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
Unfavourable day · score S = −8
A strict prohibition (a visible eclipse; Visha Yoga of the weekday, tithi and nakshatra; Amrita Siddhi turned to poison; Yamaghanta; the Anandadi yoga Mrityu) or a total score of -7 or lower: any new undertakings are best postponed.
Strict prohibition: Anandadi: Kana, many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower)
Avoid starting important matters: Kshaya tithi
+1 Auspicious nakshatra 06:56–14:06+1 Yoga Ayushman 06:56–23:39+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Ravi Yoga 14:06–06:53 (12.03)0 Anandadi: Kana 14:06–06:53 (12.03) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Holashtak0 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:56–07:560 Krakacha Yoga 06:56–07:560 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 14:06–06:53 (12.03)−2 Rikta tithi 07:56–05:49 (12.03)−2 Hutashana Yoga 07:56–05:49 (12.03)−2 Kshaya tithi−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:56–05:49 (12.03)−3 Anandadi: Mrityu 06:56–14:06
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Best day — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Ravi Yoga; auspicious time — after 12:37 |
|---|---|
| Month | Phalguna (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Krodhi (No. 38) · Shaka 1886 · Vikram 2021 more |
| Period | Holashtak |
At sunrise 06:53
| Tithi | 10Shukla-dashami (Purna, Dharma) · until 03:26 (13.03) more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Ardra, pada 3 (sharp, Rudra (Roaring, angry image of Shiva), Rahu) · until 12:37 more |
| Yoga | Saubhagya (“good fortune, marital happiness”, auspicious) · until 20:36 more |
| Karana | Taitila (movable) · until 16:40 more |
| Vara | Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Kumbha (Aquarius), Moon: Mithuna (Gemini) |
Changes during the day
| from 12:37 | nakshatra Punarvasu |
|---|---|
| from 16:40 | karana Gara |
| from 20:36 | yoga Shobhana |
| from 03:26 (13.03) | tithi Shukla-ekadashi |
| from 03:26 (13.03) | karana Vanija |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 06:17 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 06:53 |
| Noon | 12:39 |
| Sunset | 18:26 |
| End of twilight | 19:03 |
| Moonrise | 11:15 |
| Moonset | 04:40 |
| Day length | 11 h 32 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 5, average — 6, bad — 2
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 12:37 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Punarvasu (12:37–18:26) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Festivals and periods
- Holashtak
Muhurta
Ravi Yoga all day Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 12:37–06:51 (13.03) Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:26–06:51 (13.03)
Hutashana Yoga 06:53–03:26 (13.03)
Anandadi: Padma 06:53–12:37 Anandadi: Lumbaka 12:37–06:51 (13.03)
- Gandanta (tithi): 03:05–03:48 (13.03)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 05:13–06:03 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:16–13:03 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:35–15:21 |
| Godhuli | 18:26–18:51 |
| Pradosha | 18:26–20:55 |
| Nishitha | 00:13–01:03 (13.03) |
| Amrita Kalam | none on this day |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 11:13–12:40 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 15:33–16:59 |
| Gulika Kalam | 08:20–09:46 |
| Dur Muhurta | 09:12–09:58, 13:03–13:49 |
| Varjyam | 23:46–01:15 (13.03) |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: good 12:37–15:28
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 12:37–15:28 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | good 12:37–15:28 |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 07:02–07:43, 08:36–15:28 |
Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Ardra until 12:37, Punarvasu from 12:37; tithi Shukla-dashami; lagna Kumbha 06:53, Mina 07:02, Mesha 07:43, Vrishabha 08:36, Mithuna 10:05, Karka 12:30, Simha 15:28
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Ardra (until 12:37) — sadness; Punarvasu (from 12:37) — 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.
Auspicious time begins after 12:37
+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 12:37–06:51 (13.03)+2 Ravi Yoga all day+1 Anandadi: Padma 06:53–12:37+1 Yoga Saubhagya 06:53–20:36+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 06:53–03:26 (13.03)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 12:37–06:51 (13.03)0 Holashtak0 Hutashana Yoga 06:53–03:26 (13.03) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Anandadi: Lumbaka 12:37–06:51 (13.03)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 06:53–12:37
| Summary | Ordinary day — pros: Ravi Yoga, Pushya; cons: Hutashana Yoga, Bhadra on earth |
|---|---|
| Month | Phalguna (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Krodhi (No. 38) · Shaka 1886 · Vikram 2021 more |
| Period | Holashtak |
| Festivals | Amalaki Ekadashi |
At sunrise 06:51
| Tithi | 11Shukla-ekadashi (Nanda, Rudra) · until 00:50 (14.03) more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Punarvasu, pada 4 (movable, Aditi, Jupiter) · until 10:54 more |
| Yoga | Shobhana (“splendid, beautiful”, auspicious) · until 17:22 more |
| Karana | Vanija (movable) · until 14:10 more |
| Vara | Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Kumbha (Aquarius), Moon: Karka (Cancer) |
Changes during the day
| from 10:54 | nakshatra Pushya |
|---|---|
| from 14:10 | karana Vishti |
| from 17:22 | yoga Atiganda |
| from 00:50 (14.03) | tithi Shukla-dvadashi |
| from 00:50 (14.03) | karana Bava |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 06:14 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 06:51 |
| Noon | 12:39 |
| Sunset | 18:28 |
| End of twilight | 19:05 |
| Moonrise | 12:28 |
| Moonset | 05:35 |
| Day length | 11 h 37 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 6, average — 7, bad — 0
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 10:54 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Punarvasu (06:51–10:54) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Pushya (10:54–18:28) is good for sowing.
- Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 14:10–18:28: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
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 03:26–00:50 (14.03)
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Parana (breaking the fast): 06:48–09:08 (14.03)
- Holashtak
Muhurta
Ravi Yoga 06:51–10:54
Hutashana Yoga 06:51–00:50 (14.03)
Anandadi: Chhatra 06:51–10:54 Anandadi: Mitra 10:54–06:48 (14.03)
- Bhadra on earth: 14:10–00:50 (14.03); Bhadra Puchha 18:25–19:29; Bhadra Mukha 19:29–21:16
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 05:11–06:01 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:16–13:03 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:36–15:22 |
| Godhuli | 18:28–18:53 |
| Pradosha | 18:28–20:56 |
| Nishitha | 00:13–01:03 (14.03) |
| Amrita Kalam | 08:40–10:09, 03:05–04:34 (14.03) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 09:45–11:12 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 14:06–15:34 |
| Gulika Kalam | 06:51–08:18 |
| Dur Muhurta | 06:51–07:37, 07:37–08:24 |
| Varjyam | 18:15–19:44 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 06:51–14:10
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | average 06:51–14:10 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails | average 06:58–07:39, 08:32–14:10 |
| Cutting toenails | average 06:51–14:10 |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 06:58–07:39, 08:32–15:24 |
Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Punarvasu until 10:54, Pushya from 10:54; tithi Shukla-ekadashi; lagna Kumbha 06:51, Mina 06:58, Mesha 07:39, Vrishabha 08:32, Mithuna 10:01, Karka 12:26, Simha 15:24, Kanya 18:25
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Punarvasu (until 10:54) — strength of spirit (bravery, resilience); Pushya (from 10:54) — 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 14:10–18:28: 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
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 06:51–10:54+1 Pushya 10:54–06:48 (14.03)+1 Anandadi: Chhatra 06:51–10:54+1 Yoga Shobhana 06:51–17:22+1 Auspicious tithi 06:51–00:50 (14.03)0 Holashtak0 Yoga Atiganda 17:22–19:26−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Bhadra on earth 14:10–00:50 (14.03)−2 Hutashana Yoga 06:51–00:50 (14.03)
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Avoid starting important matters — Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra), Sankranti day |
|---|---|
| Month | Phalguna (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Krodhi (No. 38) · Shaka 1886 · Vikram 2021 more |
| Period | Kharmas · Holashtak |
| Festivals | Mina Sankranti |
At sunrise 06:48
| Tithi | 12Shukla-dvadashi (Bhadra, Sun (Ravi)) · until 22:06 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Pushya, pada 4 (light, Brhaspati, Saturn) · until 08:58 more |
| Yoga | Atiganda (“great danger”, inauspicious) · until 14:00 more |
| Karana | Bava (movable) · until 11:29 more |
| Vara | Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Kumbha (Aquarius), Moon: Karka (Cancer) |
Changes during the day
| from 08:58 | nakshatra Ashlesha |
|---|---|
| from 11:29 | karana Balava |
| from 14:00 | yoga Sukarma |
| from 22:06 | tithi Shukla-triodashi |
| from 22:06 | karana Kaulava |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 06:11 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 06:48 |
| Noon | 12:38 |
| Sunset | 18:30 |
| End of twilight | 19:07 |
| Moonrise | 13:54 |
| Moonset | 06:14 |
| Day length | 11 h 41 min |
Sky
| Mina Sankranti | 07:01 — the Sun enters Mina (Pisces) |
|---|
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 5, average — 6, bad — 2
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 08:58 |
|---|
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 (06:48–08:58) is good for sowing.
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, 07:01–13:25
on the day the Sun enters the sign
- Kharmas
- Holashtak
Muhurta
Ravi Pushya Yoga 06:48–08:58 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 06:48–08:58
Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:48–22:06 Hutashana Yoga 06:48–22:06 Krakacha Yoga 06:48–22:06 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 08:58–22:06
Anandadi: Shrivatsa 06:48–08:58 Anandadi: Vajra 08:58–06:45 (15.03)
- Gandanta (nakshatra): 01:28–12:28 (15.03)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 05:09–05:59 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:16–13:02 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:36–15:23 |
| Godhuli | 18:30–18:55 |
| Pradosha | 18:30–20:57 |
| Nishitha | 00:13–01:02 (15.03) |
| Amrita Kalam | 05:30–06:58 (15.03) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 17:02–18:30 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 12:39–14:07 |
| Gulika Kalam | 15:35–17:02 |
| Dur Muhurta | 16:56–17:43 |
| Varjyam | 20:42–22:10 |
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 06:54–07:35, 08:28–08:58 |
Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Pushya until 08:58, Ashlesha from 08:58; tithi Shukla-dvadashi; lagna Kumbha 06:48, Mina 06:54, Mesha 07:35, Vrishabha 08:28, Mithuna 09:57, Karka 12:22, Simha 15:20, Kanya 18:21
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Pushya (until 08:58) — increase in wealth; Ashlesha (from 08:58) — physical affliction (suffering); Sunday — physical well-being.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Sankranti at 07:01 — a Parva day: no haircuts or shaving on this day (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Avoid starting important matters · score S = −5
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: Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra), Sankranti day
+2 Pushya 06:48–08:58+1 Ravi Pushya Yoga 06:48–08:580 Yoga Sukarma 14:00–06:45 (15.03)0 Anandadi: Shrivatsa 06:48–08:580 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:48–22:06 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Holashtak0 Hutashana Yoga 06:48–22:06 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Kharmas−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 08:58–06:45 (15.03)−1 Anandadi: Vajra 08:58–06:45 (15.03)−1 Sankranti day−2 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 08:58–22:06−3 Krakacha Yoga 06:48–22:06
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Ordinary day — pros: Ravi Yoga, Yoga Sukarma; cons: Fierce or sharp nakshatra, Gandanta |
|---|---|
| Month | Phalguna (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Krodhi (No. 38) · Shaka 1886 · Vikram 2021 more |
| Period | Kharmas · Holashtak |
| Festivals | Soma Pradosha |
At sunrise 06:45
| Tithi | 13Shukla-triodashi (Jaya, God of Love) · until 19:22 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Ashlesha, pada 4 (sharp, Naga - the lord of snakes (Sharpa), Mercury) · until 06:58 more Gandamula |
| Yoga | Sukarma (“good deed”, auspicious) · until 10:35 more |
| Karana | Kaulava (movable) · until 08:44 more |
| Vara | Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Mina (Pisces), Moon: Karka (Cancer) |
Changes during the day
| from 06:58 | nakshatra Magha |
|---|---|
| from 08:44 | karana Taitila |
| from 10:35 | yoga Dhriti |
| from 19:22 | tithi Shukla-chaturdashi |
| from 19:22 | karana Gara |
| from 05:00 (16.03) | nakshatra Purva-Phalguni |
| from 06:02 (16.03) | karana Vanija |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 06:09 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 06:45 |
| Noon | 12:38 |
| Sunset | 18:32 |
| End of twilight | 19:09 |
| Moonrise | 15:26 |
| Moonset | 06:41 |
| Day length | 11 h 46 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 4, average — 7, bad — 2
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 06:58 |
|---|
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 (06:58–18:32) is good for sowing, for root crops.
Festivals and periods
Soma Pradosha · Shiva
A Pradosha falling on a Monday — the day of the Moon and Shiva: especially favourable for the fulfilment of wishes and for family well-being.
Rule: pradosha vyapini: 3 muhurtas after sunset, 18:32–19:22
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
- Kharmas
- Holashtak
Muhurta
Ravi Yoga 06:58–05:00 (16.03)
Anandadi: Saumya 06:45–06:58 Anandadi: Dhwaja 05:00–06:43 (16.03) Anandadi: Dhwanksha 06:58–05:00 (16.03)
- Gandanta (nakshatra): 01:28–12:28
- Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Ashlesha
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 05:07–05:56 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:15–13:02 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:37–15:24 |
| Godhuli | 18:32–18:56 |
| Pradosha | 18:32–20:58 |
| Nishitha | 00:13–01:02 (16.03) |
| Amrita Kalam | 05:30–06:58, 02:48–04:16 (16.03) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 08:14–09:42 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 11:10–12:39 |
| Gulika Kalam | 14:07–15:35 |
| Dur Muhurta | 13:02–13:49, 15:24–16:11 |
| Varjyam | 17:59–19:27 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average throughout the daytime
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | average throughout the daytime |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails | average 06:50–07:31, 08:24–15:16 |
| Cutting toenails | average throughout the daytime |
| Bathing, washing hair | average throughout the daytime |
Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Ashlesha until 06:58, Magha from 06:58; tithi Shukla-triodashi; lagna Kumbha 06:45, Mina 06:50, Mesha 07:31, Vrishabha 08:24, Mithuna 09:53, Karka 12:18, Simha 15:16, Kanya 18:17
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Ashlesha (until 06:58) — physical affliction (suffering); Magha (from 06:58) — loss of property; Monday — clear, bright complexion.
Cautions:
- The Muhurta Chintamani warns: whoever shaves in Magha nakshatra 4 times a year puts their life in danger — frequent haircuts in this nakshatra are best avoided.
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Ordinary day · score S = +2
Auspicious and inauspicious factors are balanced: a day for routine matters; important matters are best timed for favourable days.
+2 Ravi Yoga 06:58–05:00 (16.03)+1 Yoga Sukarma 06:45–10:35+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 06:45–19:220 Anandadi: Saumya 06:45–06:580 Holashtak0 Kharmas−1 Anandadi: Dhwanksha 06:58–05:00 (16.03)−1 Gandanta 06:45–12:28−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 06:45–06:58
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Avoid starting important matters — Rikta tithi, Fierce or sharp nakshatra |
|---|---|
| Month | Phalguna (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Krodhi (No. 38) · Shaka 1886 · Vikram 2021 more |
| Period | Kharmas · Holashtak |
| Festivals | Holika Dahan |
At sunrise 06:43
| Tithi | 14Shukla-chaturdashi (Rikta, Kali) · until 16:44 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Purva-Phalguni, pada 1 (fierce, Bhaga (Share, Distributor) - god of wealth and family, Venus) · until 03:14 (17.03) more |
| Yoga | Dhriti (“steadfastness, firmness”, auspicious) · until 07:13 more |
| Karana | Vanija (movable) · until 16:44 more |
| Vara | Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Mina (Pisces), Moon: Simha (Leo) |
Changes during the day
| from 07:13 | yoga Shula |
|---|---|
| from 16:44 | tithi Purnima |
| from 16:44 | karana Vishti |
| from 03:14 (17.03) | nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni |
| from 03:31 (17.03) | karana Bava |
| from 04:01 (17.03) | yoga Ganda |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 06:06 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 06:43 |
| Noon | 12:38 |
| Sunset | 18:34 |
| End of twilight | 19:11 |
| Moonrise | 16:57 |
| Moonset | 07:00 |
| Day length | 11 h 51 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 16:44 |
|---|
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 (06:43–18:34) is good for root crops.
- Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 16:44–18:34: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
- Shukla-chaturdashi 06:43–16:44: according to the Kalaprakashika, ploughing on Chaturdashi puts the owner’s life in danger.
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, 23:46–00:51 (17.03)
Bhadra lasts past midnight — the rite is performed in Bhadra Puchha
Bhadra Puchha: 23:46–00:51 (17.03)
Bhadra Mukha (avoid): 00:51–02:40 (17.03)
- Kharmas
- Holashtak
Muhurta
Anandadi: Prajapati 03:14–06:40 (17.03) Anandadi: Dhumra 06:43–03:14 (17.03)
- Bhadra on earth: 16:44–03:31 (17.03); Bhadra Puchha 23:46–00:51 (17.03); Bhadra Mukha 00:51–02:40 (17.03)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 05:05–05:54 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:15–13:02 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:37–15:24 |
| Godhuli | 18:34–18:58 |
| Pradosha | 18:34–20:59 |
| Nishitha | 00:13–01:01 (17.03) |
| Amrita Kalam | 21:18–22:47 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 15:36–17:05 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 09:41–11:10 |
| Gulika Kalam | 12:38–14:07 |
| Dur Muhurta | 09:05–09:53, 23:25–00:13 (17.03) |
| Varjyam | 12:25–13:53 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | no suitable window — see the prohibitions below |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | no suitable window — see the prohibitions below |
| Bathing, washing hair | bad throughout the daytime |
Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Purva-Phalguni; tithi Shukla-chaturdashi until 16:44, Purnima from 16:44; lagna Kumbha 06:43, Mina 06:46, Mesha 07:27, Vrishabha 08:20, Mithuna 09:49, Karka 12:14, Simha 15:12, Kanya 18:13
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 06:43–16:44: a Rikta and Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
- Purnima 16:44–18:34: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
- Bhadra on earth 16:44–18:34: no shaving or haircuts during Vishti Karana (according to the Muhurta Chintamani, Bhadra does harm when it is on earth; in heaven and in the netherworld its influence on earth is weak).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Avoid starting important matters · score S = −5
There is a mild prohibition (Amavasya, Krishna Chaturdashi, Bhadra on earth, Vyatipata, Vaidhriti, kshaya tithi, Sankranti, Ashubha Yoga) or the total score is -3 or lower: the day is unfavourable for important new matters, but suitable for fasting, prayer and everyday work.
+1 Yoga Dhriti 06:43–07:130 Holashtak0 Kharmas0 Yoga Shula 07:13–08:570 Bhadra on earth 16:44–03:31 (17.03)−1 Anandadi: Dhumra 06:43–03:14 (17.03)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 06:43–03:14 (17.03)−2 Rikta tithi 06:43–16:44
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| 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 | Krodhi (No. 38) · Shaka 1886 · Vikram 2021 more |
| Period | Kharmas |
| Festivals | Holi (Dhulandi) · Phalguna Purnima |
At sunrise 06:40
| Tithi | 15Purnima (Purna, Vishvedevas) · until 14:23 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Uttara-Phalguni, pada 1 (fixed, Aryaman (Lord of Hospitality), Sun) · until 01:48 (18.03) more |
| Yoga | Ganda (“danger, knot”, inauspicious) · until 01:06 (18.03) more |
| Karana | Bava (movable) · until 14:23 more |
| Vara | Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Mina (Pisces), Moon: Simha (Leo) |
Changes during the day
| from 14:23 | tithi Krishna-pratipat |
|---|---|
| from 14:23 | karana Balava |
| from 01:06 (18.03) | yoga Vriddhi |
| from 01:22 (18.03) | karana Kaulava |
| from 01:48 (18.03) | nakshatra Hasta |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 06:04 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 06:40 |
| Noon | 12:38 |
| Sunset | 18:36 |
| End of twilight | 19:13 |
| Moonrise | 18:26 |
| Moonset | 07:15 |
| Day length | 11 h 55 min |
Sky
| Full moon (Purnima) | 14:23 |
|---|
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 14:23 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Phalguni (06:40–18:36) is good for sowing.
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 16:44 (16.03)–14:23
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
- Kharmas
Muhurta
Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 01:48–06:38 (18.03)
Samvartaka Yoga 14:23–06:38 (18.03)
Anandadi: Vardhamana 06:40–01:48 (18.03) Anandadi: Ananda 01:48–06:38 (18.03)
- Gandanta (tithi): 14:02–14:45
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 05:03–05:52 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:38–15:25 |
| Godhuli | 18:36–19:00 |
| Pradosha | 18:36–21:00 |
| Nishitha | 00:13–01:01 (18.03) |
| Amrita Kalam | 19:02–20:32 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 12:38–14:08 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 08:10–09:39 |
| Gulika Kalam | 11:09–12:38 |
| Dur Muhurta | 12:14–13:02 |
| Varjyam | 10:00–11:30 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 14:23–18:36
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | average 14:23–18:36 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average 14:23–18:36 |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 06:42–07:23, 08:16–15:08, 18:09–18:36 |
Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni; tithi Purnima until 14:23, Krishna-pratipat from 14:23; lagna Kumbha 06:40, Mina 06:42, Mesha 07:23, Vrishabha 08:16, Mithuna 09:45, Karka 12:10, Simha 15:08, Kanya 18:09
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 06:40–14:23: 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 = +2
Auspicious and inauspicious factors are balanced: a day for routine matters; important matters are best timed for favourable days.
+1 Anandadi: Vardhamana 06:40–01:48 (18.03)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 06:40–01:48 (18.03)+1 Auspicious weekday0 Auspicious tithi 14:23–06:38 (18.03)0 Kharmas−1 Samvartaka Yoga 14:23–06:38 (18.03)
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| 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 | Krodhi (No. 38) · Shaka 1886 · Vikram 2021 more |
| Period | Kharmas |
At sunrise 06:38
| Tithi | 1Krishna-pratipat (Nanda, Brahma) · until 12:28 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Hasta, pada 1 (light, Savitar (Animating, Awakening), Moon) · until 00:52 (19.03) more |
| Yoga | Vriddhi (“growth, increase”, auspicious) · until 22:36 more |
| Karana | Kaulava (movable) · until 12:28 more |
| Vara | Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Mina (Pisces), Moon: Kanya (Virgo) |
Changes during the day
| from 12:28 | tithi Krishna-dvitya |
|---|---|
| from 12:28 | karana Taitila |
| from 22:36 | yoga Dhruva |
| from 23:43 | karana Gara |
| from 00:52 (19.03) | nakshatra Chitra |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 06:01 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 06:38 |
| Noon | 12:37 |
| Sunset | 18:38 |
| End of twilight | 19:15 |
| Moonrise | 19:52 |
| Moonset | 07:28 |
| Day length | 12 h 00 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 12:28 |
|---|
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 (06:38–18:38) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Festivals and periods
- Kharmas
Muhurta
Anandadi: Chara 00:52–06:35 (19.03) Anandadi: Rakshasa 06:38–00:52 (19.03)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 05:01–05:50 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:14–13:02 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:38–15:26 |
| Godhuli | 18:38–19:02 |
| Pradosha | 18:38–21:02 |
| Nishitha | 00:13–01:00 (19.03) |
| Amrita Kalam | 19:06–20:38 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 14:08–15:38 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 06:38–08:08 |
| Gulika Kalam | 09:38–11:08 |
| Dur Muhurta | 10:38–11:26, 15:26–16:14 |
| Varjyam | 09:52–11:25 |
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 06:38–07:19, 08:12–15:04, 18:05–18:38 |
Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Hasta; tithi Krishna-pratipat until 12:28, Krishna-dvitya from 12:28; lagna Kumbha 06:38, Mina 06:38, Mesha 07:19, Vrishabha 08:12, Mithuna 09:41, Karka 12:06, Simha 15:04, Kanya 18:05
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 06:38–00:52 (19.03)+1 Yoga Vriddhi 06:38–22:36+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 06:38–12:280 Kharmas−1 Surya Dagdha tithi 12:28–06:35 (19.03)−1 Anandadi: Rakshasa 06:38–00:52 (19.03)
| Summary | Ordinary day — pros: Auspicious nakshatra, Yoga Dhruva; cons: Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi), Surya Dagdha tithi |
|---|---|
| Month | Phalguna (amanta) · Chaitra (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Krodhi (No. 38) · Shaka 1886 · Vikram 2021 more |
| Period | Kharmas |
At sunrise 06:35
| Tithi | 2Krishna-dvitya (Bhadra, Vidhatr) · until 11:07 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Chitra, pada 1 (soft, Tvashtri (Heavenly Architect) or Vishwakarma (Vastu God), Mars) · until 00:35 (20.03) more |
| Yoga | Dhruva (“fixed, constant (the Pole Star)”, auspicious) · until 20:37 more |
| Karana | Gara (movable) · until 11:07 more |
| Vara | Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Mina (Pisces), Moon: Kanya (Virgo) |
Changes during the day
| from 11:07 | tithi Krishna-tritya |
|---|---|
| from 11:07 | karana Vanija |
| from 20:37 | yoga Vyaghata |
| from 22:42 | karana Vishti |
| from 00:35 (20.03) | nakshatra Swati |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 05:58 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 06:35 |
| Noon | 12:37 |
| Sunset | 18:40 |
| End of twilight | 19:17 |
| Moonrise | 21:15 |
| Moonset | 07:40 |
| Day length | 12 h 05 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 11:07 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Chitra (06:35–18:40) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Festivals and periods
- Kharmas
Muhurta
Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:35–11:07
Anandadi: Musala 06:35–00:35 (20.03) Anandadi: Gada 00:35–06:32 (20.03)
- Bhadra in the netherworld: 22:42–10:29 (20.03); Bhadra Puchha 06:23–07:33 (20.03); Bhadra Mukha 07:33–09:30 (20.03)
- Surya Dagdha tithi: Krishna-dvitya
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 04:59–05:47 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:13–13:02 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:38–15:27 |
| Godhuli | 18:40–19:04 |
| Pradosha | 18:40–21:03 |
| Nishitha | 00:13–01:00 (20.03) |
| Amrita Kalam | 18:16–19:51 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 11:07–12:38 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 15:39–17:10 |
| Gulika Kalam | 08:06–09:36 |
| Dur Muhurta | 09:00–09:48, 13:02–13:50 |
| Varjyam | 08:47–10:21, 06:17–07:55 (20.03) |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: good 11:07–15:01, 18:02–18:40
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | good 11:07–15:01, 18:02–18:40 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails | average throughout the daytime |
| Cutting toenails | good 11:07–15:01, 18:02–18:40 |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 06:35–07:15, 08:08–15:01, 18:02–18:40 |
Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Chitra; tithi Krishna-dvitya until 11:07, Krishna-tritya from 11:07; lagna Mina 06:35, Mesha 07:15, Vrishabha 08:08, Mithuna 09:37, Karka 12:02, Simha 15:01, Kanya 18:02
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 = 0
Auspicious and inauspicious factors are balanced: a day for routine matters; important matters are best timed for favourable days.
+1 Auspicious nakshatra 06:35–00:35 (20.03)+1 Yoga Dhruva 06:35–20:37+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 06:35–11:070 Kharmas−1 Anandadi: Musala 06:35–00:35 (20.03)−1 Surya Dagdha tithi 06:35–11:07−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:35–11:07
| Summary | Best day — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi); auspicious time — after 10:29 |
|---|---|
| Month | Phalguna (amanta) · Chaitra (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Krodhi (No. 38) · Shaka 1886 · Vikram 2021 more |
| Period | Kharmas |
| Festivals | Sankashti Chaturthi (Bhalachandra) |
At sunrise 06:32
| Tithi | 3Krishna-tritya (Jaya, Vishnu) · until 10:29 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Swati, pada 1 (movable, Waiu (Wind), Rahu) · until 01:02 (21.03) more |
| Yoga | Vyaghata (“crushing blow”, inauspicious) · until 19:12 more |
| Karana | Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 10:29 more |
| Vara | Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Mina (Pisces), Moon: Tula (Libra) |
Changes during the day
| from 10:29 | tithi Krishna-chaturti |
|---|---|
| from 10:29 | karana Bava |
| from 19:12 | yoga Harshana |
| from 22:26 | karana Balava |
| from 01:02 (21.03) | nakshatra Vishakha |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 05:56 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 06:32 |
| Noon | 12:37 |
| Sunset | 18:42 |
| End of twilight | 19:19 |
| Moonrise | 22:37 |
| Moonset | 07:52 |
| Day length | 12 h 09 min |
Sky
| Vernal equinox | 23:05 |
|---|
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 10:29 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Swati (06:32–18:42) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
- Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 06:32–10:29: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
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, 22:37
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
- Kharmas
Muhurta
Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 06:32–01:02 (21.03) Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 06:32–01:02 (21.03) Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 10:29–06:30 (21.03)
Anandadi: Siddhi 06:32–01:02 (21.03) Anandadi: Shubha 01:02–06:30 (21.03)
- Bhadra in the netherworld: 22:42 (19.03)–10:29; Bhadra Puchha 06:23–07:33; Bhadra Mukha 07:33–09:30
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 04:57–05:45 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:13–13:02 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:39–15:28 |
| Godhuli | 18:42–19:06 |
| Pradosha | 18:42–21:04 |
| Nishitha | 00:12–01:00 (21.03) |
| Amrita Kalam | 16:04–17:42 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 09:35–11:06 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 14:09–15:40 |
| Gulika Kalam | 06:32–08:04 |
| Dur Muhurta | 06:32–07:21, 07:21–08:10 |
| Varjyam | 06:17–07:55 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 06:32–10:29
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 06:32–10:29 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails | average 06:32–07:11, 08:04–10:29 |
| Cutting toenails | average 06:32–10:29 |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 06:32–14:57, 17:58–18:42 |
Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Swati; tithi Krishna-tritya until 10:29, Krishna-chaturti from 10:29; lagna Mina 06:32, Mesha 07:11, Vrishabha 08:04, Mithuna 09:33, Karka 11:59, Simha 14:57, Kanya 17:58
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 10:29–18:42: 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 10:29
+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 06:32–01:02 (21.03)+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 10:29–06:30 (21.03)+1 Anandadi: Siddhi 06:32–01:02 (21.03)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 06:32–01:02 (21.03)+1 Auspicious tithi 06:32–10:29+1 Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 06:32–01:02 (21.03)0 Kharmas−1 Vishti (Bhadra) 06:32–10:29−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Rikta tithi 10:29–06:30 (21.03)
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Avoid starting important matters — Anandadi: Utpata, Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) |
|---|---|
| Month | Phalguna (amanta) · Chaitra (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Krodhi (No. 38) · Shaka 1886 · Vikram 2021 more |
| Period | Kharmas |
At sunrise 06:30
| Tithi | 4Krishna-chaturti (Rikta, Yama) · until 10:36 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Vishakha, pada 1 (mixed, Indra and Agni, Jupiter) · until 02:15 (22.03) more |
| Yoga | Harshana (“delighting”, auspicious) · until 18:25 more |
| Karana | Balava (movable) · until 10:36 more |
| Vara | Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Mina (Pisces), Moon: Tula (Libra) |
Changes during the day
| from 10:36 | tithi Krishna-panchami |
|---|---|
| from 10:36 | karana Kaulava |
| from 18:25 | yoga Vajra |
| from 22:58 | karana Taitila |
| from 02:15 (22.03) | nakshatra Anuradha |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 05:53 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 06:30 |
| Noon | 12:36 |
| Sunset | 18:44 |
| End of twilight | 19:21 |
| Moonrise | 23:57 |
| Moonset | 08:06 |
| Day length | 12 h 14 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 10:36 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Vishakha (06:30–18:44) is good for sowing, for root crops.
Festivals and periods
- Kharmas
Muhurta
Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:30–10:36
Anandadi: Utpata 06:30–02:15 (22.03) Anandadi: Mrityu 02:15–06:27 (22.03)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 04:55–05:43 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:13–13:02 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:39–15:28 |
| Godhuli | 18:44–19:08 |
| Pradosha | 18:44–21:05 |
| Nishitha | 00:12–00:59 (22.03) |
| Amrita Kalam | 17:00–18:41 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 17:12–18:44 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 12:37–14:09 |
| Gulika Kalam | 15:41–17:12 |
| Dur Muhurta | 17:06–17:55 |
| Varjyam | 06:55–08:36 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 10:36–14:53, 17:54–18:44
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | average 10:36–14:53, 17:54–18:44 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average 10:36–14:53, 17:54–18:44 |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 10:36–14:53, 17:54–18:44 |
Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Vishakha; tithi Krishna-chaturti until 10:36, Krishna-panchami from 10:36; lagna Mina 06:30, Mesha 07:07, Vrishabha 08:00, Mithuna 09:29, Karka 11:55, Simha 14:53, Kanya 17:54
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 06:30–10:36: 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
There is a mild prohibition (Amavasya, Krishna Chaturdashi, Bhadra on earth, Vyatipata, Vaidhriti, kshaya tithi, Sankranti, Ashubha Yoga) or the total score is -3 or lower: the day is unfavourable for important new matters, but suitable for fasting, prayer and everyday work.
+1 Yoga Harshana 06:30–18:25+1 Auspicious tithi 10:36–06:27 (22.03)0 Kharmas0 Yoga Vajra 18:25–19:36−2 Rikta tithi 06:30–10:36−2 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:30–10:36−3 Anandadi: Utpata 06:30–02:15 (22.03)
| Summary | Best day — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Anandadi: Manasa |
|---|---|
| Month | Phalguna (amanta) · Chaitra (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Krodhi (No. 38) · Shaka 1886 · Vikram 2021 more |
| Period | Kharmas |
| Festivals | Rang Panchami |
At sunrise 06:27
| Tithi | 5Krishna-panchami (Purna, Soma) · until 11:31 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Anuradha, pada 1 (soft, Mitra (Friend), Saturn) · until 04:11 (23.03) more |
| Yoga | Vajra (“diamond, thunderbolt”, inauspicious) · until 18:13 more |
| Karana | Taitila (movable) · until 11:31 more |
| Vara | Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Mina (Pisces), Moon: Vrischika (Scorpio) |
Changes during the day
| from 11:31 | tithi Krishna-shashti |
|---|---|
| from 11:31 | karana Gara |
| from 18:13 | yoga Siddhi |
| from 00:15 (23.03) | karana Vanija |
| from 04:11 (23.03) | nakshatra Jyestha |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 05:50 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 06:27 |
| Noon | 12:36 |
| Sunset | 18:46 |
| End of twilight | 19:23 |
| Moonrise | none |
| Moonset | 08:23 |
| Day length | 12 h 19 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 10, average — 1, bad — 2
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 11:31 |
|---|
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, Anuradha (06:27–18:46) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
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 10:36 (21.03)–11:31
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
- Kharmas
Muhurta
Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 06:27–04:11 (23.03) Ravi Yoga 04:11–06:25 (23.03)
Hutashana Yoga 11:31–06:25 (23.03) Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 11:31–06:25 (23.03)
Anandadi: Manasa 06:27–04:11 (23.03) Anandadi: Padma 04:11–06:25 (23.03)
- Gandanta (tithi): 11:06–11:57
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 04:53–05:40 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:12–13:01 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:40–15:29 |
| Godhuli | 18:46–19:10 |
| Pradosha | 18:46–21:06 |
| Nishitha | 00:12–00:59 (23.03) |
| Amrita Kalam | 16:57–18:41 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 08:00–09:32 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 11:04–12:37 |
| Gulika Kalam | 14:09–15:42 |
| Dur Muhurta | 13:01–13:51, 15:29–16:18 |
| Varjyam | 06:34–08:18 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 06:27–14:49, 17:50–18:46
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 06:27–14:49, 17:50–18:46 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average 06:27–14:49, 17:50–18:46 |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 06:27–07:04, 07:56–14:49, 17:50–18:46 |
Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Anuradha; tithi Krishna-panchami until 11:31, Krishna-shashti from 11:31; lagna Mina 06:27, Mesha 07:04, Vrishabha 07:56, Mithuna 09:25, Karka 11:51, Simha 14:49, Kanya 17:50
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Anuradha — loss of money. In general Anuradha is favourable, but not for the very first shaving, cutting or trimming of hair (“vapanam”); 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 06:27–04:11 (23.03)+1 Anandadi: Manasa 06:27–04:11 (23.03)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 06:27–04:11 (23.03)+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 06:27–11:310 Yoga Siddhi 18:13–06:25 (23.03)0 Hutashana Yoga 11:31–06:25 (23.03) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Kharmas0 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 11:31–06:25 (23.03) (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.
| Summary | Ordinary day — pros: Yoga Siddhi, Ravi Yoga; cons: Fierce or sharp nakshatra, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn) |
|---|---|
| Month | Phalguna (amanta) · Chaitra (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Krodhi (No. 38) · Shaka 1886 · Vikram 2021 more |
| Period | Kharmas |
At sunrise 06:25
| Tithi | 6Krishna-shashti (Nanda, Kartikeya) · until 13:09 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Jyestha, pada 1 (sharp, Indra (Leader of the Gods), Mercury) · until 06:44 (24.03) more Gandamula |
| Yoga | Siddhi (“success, accomplishment”, auspicious) · until 18:33 more |
| Karana | Vanija (movable) · until 13:09 more |
| Vara | Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Mina (Pisces), Moon: Vrischika (Scorpio) |
Changes during the day
| from 13:09 | tithi Krishna-saptami |
|---|---|
| from 13:09 | karana Vishti |
| from 18:33 | yoga Vyatipata |
| from 02:12 (24.03) | karana Bava |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 05:48 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 06:25 |
| Noon | 12:36 |
| Sunset | 18:48 |
| End of twilight | 19:25 |
| Moonrise | 01:14 |
| Moonset | 08:45 |
| Day length | 12 h 23 min |
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 13:09 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Jyestha (06:25–18:48) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
- Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 13:09–18:48: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Festivals and periods
- Kharmas
Muhurta
Ravi Yoga all day
Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:25–13:09 Hutashana Yoga 13:09–06:22 (24.03) Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 13:09–06:22 (24.03)
Anandadi: Mudgara all day
- Bhadra in heaven: 13:09–02:12 (24.03); Bhadra Puchha 18:24–19:42; Bhadra Mukha 19:42–21:53
- Gandanta (nakshatra): 00:03–13:27 (24.03)
- Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Jyestha
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 04:51–05:38 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:12–13:01 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:40–15:30 |
| Godhuli | 18:48–19:11 |
| Pradosha | 18:48–21:07 |
| Nishitha | 00:12–00:58 (24.03) |
| Amrita Kalam | 21:00–22:46 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 15:42–17:15 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 09:30–11:03 |
| Gulika Kalam | 12:36–14:09 |
| Dur Muhurta | 08:53–09:43, 23:26–00:12 (24.03) |
| Varjyam | 10:23–12:09 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 13:09–14:45, 17:46–18:33
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 13:09–14:45, 17:46–18:33 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average 13:09–14:45, 17:46–18:33 |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 13:09–14:45, 17:46–18:48 |
Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Jyestha; tithi Krishna-shashti until 13:09, Krishna-saptami from 13:09; lagna Mina 06:25, Mesha 07:00, Vrishabha 07:53, Mithuna 09:21, Karka 11:47, Simha 14:45, Kanya 17:46
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Jyestha — loss (reduction) of landed property (real estate); Tuesday — harm to longevity.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Vyatipata 18:33–18:48: 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
Ordinary day · score S = 0
Auspicious and inauspicious factors are balanced: a day for routine matters; important matters are best timed for favourable days.
+2 Yoga Siddhi 06:25–18:33+2 Ravi Yoga all day0 Hutashana Yoga 13:09–06:22 (24.03) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Kharmas0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:25–13:09 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 13:09–06:22 (24.03) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Vyatipata 18:33–06:22 (24.03)−1 Vishti (Bhadra) 13:09–02:12 (24.03)−1 Anandadi: Mudgara all day−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra all day
| 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 | Krodhi (No. 38) · Shaka 1886 · Vikram 2021 more |
| Period | Kharmas |
| Festivals | Kalashtami |
At sunrise 06:22
| Tithi | 7Krishna-saptami (Bhadra, Indra) · until 15:21 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Jyestha, pada 4 (sharp, Indra (Leader of the Gods), Mercury) · until 06:44 more Gandamula |
| Yoga | Vyatipata (“calamity, downfall”, inauspicious) · until 19:17 more |
| Karana | Bava (movable) · until 15:21 more |
| Vara | Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Mina (Pisces), Moon: Vrischika (Scorpio) |
Changes during the day
| from 06:44 | nakshatra Mula |
|---|---|
| from 15:21 | tithi Krishna-ashtami |
| from 15:21 | karana Balava |
| from 19:17 | yoga Variyana |
| from 04:36 (25.03) | karana Kaulava |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 05:45 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 06:22 |
| Noon | 12:36 |
| Sunset | 18:50 |
| End of twilight | 19:27 |
| Moonrise | 02:26 |
| Moonset | 09:15 |
| Day length | 12 h 28 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 15:21 |
|---|
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, Jyestha (06:22–06:44) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Mula (06:44–18:50) is good for sowing, for root crops.
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, 18:50–21:08
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
- Kharmas
Muhurta
Ravi Yoga 06:22–06:44 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:22–15:21
Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 06:44–15:21 Yamaghanta 06:44–06:19 (25.03) Hutashana Yoga 15:21–06:19 (25.03) Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 15:21–06:19 (25.03)
Anandadi: Dhwaja 06:44–06:19 (25.03) Anandadi: Dhwanksha 06:22–06:44
- Gandanta (nakshatra): 00:03–13:27
- Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Jyestha
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 04:49–05:36 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:41–15:31 |
| Godhuli | 18:50–19:13 |
| Pradosha | 18:50–21:08 |
| Nishitha | 00:12–00:58 (25.03) |
| Amrita Kalam | 02:30–04:18 (25.03) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 12:36–14:10 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 07:55–09:29 |
| Gulika Kalam | 11:03–12:36 |
| Dur Muhurta | 12:11–13:01 |
| 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 06:22–15:21, 17:42–18:50 |
Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Jyestha until 06:44, Mula from 06:44; tithi Krishna-saptami until 15:21, Krishna-ashtami from 15:21; lagna Mina 06:22, Mesha 06:56, Vrishabha 07:49, Mithuna 09:17, Karka 11:43, Simha 14:41, Kanya 17:42
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Jyestha (until 06:44) — loss (reduction) of landed property (real estate); Mula (from 06:44) — 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 15:21–18:50: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
- Vyatipata 06:22–18:50: 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
A strict prohibition (a visible eclipse; Visha Yoga of the weekday, tithi and nakshatra; Amrita Siddhi turned to poison; Yamaghanta; the Anandadi yoga Mrityu) or a total score of -7 or lower: any new undertakings are best postponed.
Strict prohibition: Yamaghanta, many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower)
Avoid starting important matters: Vyatipata
+1 Anandadi: Dhwaja 06:44–06:19 (25.03)+1 Auspicious weekday0 Ravi Yoga 06:22–06:440 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 06:44–15:21 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Kharmas0 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:22–15:21 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Anandadi: Dhwanksha 06:22–06:440 Ashtami 15:21–06:19 (25.03)−1 Hutashana Yoga 15:21–06:19 (25.03)−1 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 15:21–06:19 (25.03)−1 Gandanta 06:22–13:27−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 06:22–06:44−3 Vyatipata 06:22–19:17−3 Yamaghanta 06:44–06:19 (25.03)
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| 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 | Krodhi (No. 38) · Shaka 1886 · Vikram 2021 more |
| Period | Kharmas |
| Festivals | Sheetala Ashtami (Basoda) |
At sunrise 06:19
| Tithi | 8Krishna-ashtami (Jaya, Vasus) · until 17:54 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Mula, pada 4 (sharp, Nirriti (Goddess of Destruction or Alakshmi), Ketu) · until 09:41 more Gandamula |
| Yoga | Variyana (“excellent, best”, auspicious) · until 20:14 more |
| Karana | Kaulava (movable) · until 17:54 more |
| Vara | Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Mina (Pisces), Moon: Dhanu (Sagittarius) |
Changes during the day
| from 09:41 | nakshatra Purva-Ashadha |
|---|---|
| from 17:54 | tithi Krishna-navami |
| from 17:54 | karana Taitila |
| from 20:14 | yoga Parigha |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 05:42 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 06:19 |
| Noon | 12:35 |
| Sunset | 18:52 |
| End of twilight | 19:30 |
| Moonrise | 03:29 |
| Moonset | 09:55 |
| Day length | 12 h 33 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 09:41 | from 17:54 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Mula (06:19–09:41) is good for sowing, for root crops.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Ashadha (09:41–18:52) is good for root crops.
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 15:21 (24.03)–17:54
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
- Kharmas
Muhurta
Krakacha Yoga 06:19–17:54 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:19–17:54 Hutashana Yoga 17:54–06:17 (26.03) Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 17:54–06:17 (26.03)
Anandadi: Prajapati 09:41–06:17 (26.03) Anandadi: Dhumra 06:19–09:41
- Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Mula
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 04:47–05:33 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:11–13:01 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:41–15:32 |
| Godhuli | 18:52–19:15 |
| Pradosha | 18:52–21:09 |
| Nishitha | 00:12–00:57 (26.03) |
| Amrita Kalam | none on this day |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 14:10–15:44 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 06:19–07:53 |
| Gulika Kalam | 09:28–11:02 |
| Dur Muhurta | 10:30–11:21, 15:32–16:22 |
| Varjyam | 07:53–09:41, 20:31–22:20 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | no suitable window — see the prohibitions below |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | no suitable window — see the prohibitions below |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 09:41–14:37, 17:38–17:54 |
Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Mula until 09:41, Purva-Ashadha from 09:41; tithi Krishna-ashtami until 17:54, Krishna-navami from 17:54; lagna Mina 06:19, Mesha 06:52, Vrishabha 07:45, Mithuna 09:14, Karka 11:39, Simha 14:37, Kanya 17:38
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Mula (until 09:41) — ruin of the family; Purva-Ashadha (from 09:41) — 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 06:19–17:54: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
- Krishna-navami 17:54–18:52: 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
There is a mild prohibition (Amavasya, Krishna Chaturdashi, Bhadra on earth, Vyatipata, Vaidhriti, kshaya tithi, Sankranti, Ashubha Yoga) or the total score is -3 or lower: the day is unfavourable for important new matters, but suitable for fasting, prayer and everyday work.
+1 Anandadi: Prajapati 09:41–06:17 (26.03)+1 Yoga Variyana 06:19–20:14+1 Auspicious weekday0 Kharmas0 Hutashana Yoga 17:54–06:17 (26.03)0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 17:54–06:17 (26.03)−1 Ashtami 06:19–17:54−1 Anandadi: Dhumra 06:19–09:41−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 06:19–09:41−2 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:19–17:54−3 Krakacha Yoga 06:19–17:54
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| 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 | Krodhi (No. 38) · Shaka 1886 · Vikram 2021 more |
| Period | Kharmas |
At sunrise 06:17
| Tithi | 9Krishna-navami (Rikta, Serpent (Naga)) · until 20:30 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Purva-Ashadha, pada 4 (fierce, Varuna, Venus) · until 12:47 more |
| Yoga | Parigha (“bolt, barrier”, inauspicious) · until 21:14 more |
| Karana | Taitila (movable) · until 07:13 more |
| Vara | Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Mina (Pisces), Moon: Dhanu (Sagittarius) |
Changes during the day
| from 07:13 | karana Gara |
|---|---|
| from 12:47 | nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha |
| from 20:30 | tithi Krishna-dashami |
| from 20:30 | karana Vanija |
| from 21:14 | yoga Shiva |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 05:40 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 06:17 |
| Noon | 12:35 |
| Sunset | 18:54 |
| End of twilight | 19:32 |
| Moonrise | 04:20 |
| Moonset | 10:48 |
| Day length | 12 h 37 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 12:47 |
|---|
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, Purva-Ashadha (06:17–12:47) is good for root crops.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Ashadha (12:47–18:54) is good for sowing.
Festivals and periods
- Kharmas
Muhurta
Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:17–20:30 Hutashana Yoga 20:30–06:14 (27.03)
Anandadi: Vardhamana 06:17–12:47 Anandadi: Ananda 12:47–06:14 (27.03)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 04:45–05:31 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:10–13:01 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:42–15:32 |
| Godhuli | 18:54–19:17 |
| Pradosha | 18:54–21:10 |
| Nishitha | 00:12–00:57 (27.03) |
| Amrita Kalam | 07:22–09:10 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 11:01–12:36 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 15:45–17:20 |
| Gulika Kalam | 07:51–09:26 |
| Dur Muhurta | 08:48–09:39, 13:01–13:51 |
| Varjyam | 21:46–23:34 |
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 12:47, Uttara-Ashadha from 12:47; tithi Krishna-navami; lagna Mina 06:17, Mesha 06:48, Vrishabha 07:41, Mithuna 09:10, Karka 11:35, Simha 14:33, Kanya 17:34
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Purva-Ashadha (until 12:47) — ruin of the family; Uttara-Ashadha (from 12:47) — improved health; Friday — universal respect.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Krishna-navami 06:17–18:54: 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 = −3
There is a mild prohibition (Amavasya, Krishna Chaturdashi, Bhadra on earth, Vyatipata, Vaidhriti, kshaya tithi, Sankranti, Ashubha Yoga) or the total score is -3 or lower: the day is unfavourable for important new matters, but suitable for fasting, prayer and everyday work.
+1 Anandadi: Vardhamana 06:17–12:47+1 Auspicious weekday0 Auspicious nakshatra 12:47–06:14 (27.03)0 Kharmas0 Yoga Parigha 06:17–08:44−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 06:17–12:47−2 Rikta tithi 06:17–20:30−2 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:17–20:30
| 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 | Krodhi (No. 38) · Shaka 1886 · Vikram 2021 more |
| Period | Kharmas |
At sunrise 06:14
| Tithi | 10Krishna-dashami (Purna, Dharma) · until 22:56 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Uttara-Ashadha, pada 3 (fixed, Vishva-Deva (All Gods), Sun) · until 15:46 more |
| Yoga | Shiva (“auspicious, benevolent”, auspicious) · until 22:04 more |
| Karana | Vanija (movable) · until 09:45 more |
| Vara | Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Mina (Pisces), Moon: Makara (Capricorn) |
Changes during the day
| from 09:45 | karana Vishti |
|---|---|
| from 15:46 | nakshatra Shravana |
| from 22:04 | yoga Siddha |
| from 22:56 | tithi Krishna-ekadashi |
| from 22:56 | karana Bava |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 05:37 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 06:14 |
| Noon | 12:35 |
| Sunset | 18:56 |
| End of twilight | 19:34 |
| Moonrise | 04:58 |
| Moonset | 11:51 |
| Day length | 12 h 42 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 15:46 |
|---|
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 (06:14–15:46) is good for sowing.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Shravana (15:46–18:56) is good for sowing.
- Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 09:45–18:56: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Festivals and periods
- Kharmas
Muhurta
Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 15:46–06:11 (28.03)
Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:14–22:56 Hutashana Yoga 22:56–06:11 (28.03)
Anandadi: Chara 09:02–17:33 Anandadi: Sthira 17:33–06:11 (28.03) Anandadi: Rakshasa 06:14–09:02
- Bhadra in the netherworld: 09:45–22:56; Bhadra Puchha 11:42–13:01; Bhadra Mukha 13:01–15:13
- Gandanta (tithi): 22:29–23:22
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 04:43–05:29 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:10–13:01 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:42–15:33 |
| Godhuli | 18:56–19:19 |
| Pradosha | 18:56–21:11 |
| Nishitha | 00:11–00:56 (28.03) |
| Amrita Kalam | 08:34–10:22 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 09:25–11:00 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 14:11–15:46 |
| Gulika Kalam | 06:14–07:49 |
| Dur Muhurta | 06:14–07:05, 07:05–07:56 |
| Varjyam | 20:12–21:59 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 06:14–06:44, 07:37–14:29, 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 06:14–06:44, 07:37–14:29, 17:30–18:56 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average 06:14–06:44, 07:37–14:29, 17:30–18:56 |
| Bathing, washing hair | average throughout the daytime |
Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha until 15:46, Shravana from 15:46; tithi Krishna-dashami; lagna Mina 06:14, Mesha 06:44, Vrishabha 07:37, Mithuna 09:06, Karka 11:31, Simha 14:29, Kanya 17:30
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Uttara-Ashadha (until 15:46) — improved health; Shravana (from 15:46) — 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 = 0
Auspicious and inauspicious factors are balanced: a day for routine matters; important matters are best timed for favourable days.
+1 Anandadi: Chara 09:02–17:33+1 Auspicious nakshatra 06:14–15:46+1 Yoga Shiva 06:14–22:04+1 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 15:46–06:11 (28.03)0 Kharmas0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:14–22:56 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Anandadi: Rakshasa 06:14–09:02−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−2 Vishti (Bhadra) 09:45–22:56
| 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 | Krodhi (No. 38) · Shaka 1886 · Vikram 2021 more |
| Period | Kharmas |
| Festivals | Papmochani Ekadashi |
At sunrise 06:11
| Tithi | 11Krishna-ekadashi (Nanda, Rudra) · until 00:57 (29.03) more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Shravana, pada 3 (movable, Shri Vishnu, Moon) · until 18:25 more |
| Yoga | Siddha (“perfected, accomplished”, auspicious) · until 22:38 more |
| Karana | Bava (movable) · until 12:00 more |
| Vara | Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Mina (Pisces), Moon: Makara (Capricorn) |
Changes during the day
| from 12:00 | karana Balava |
|---|---|
| from 18:25 | nakshatra Dhanishtha |
| from 22:38 | yoga Sadhya |
| from 00:57 (29.03) | tithi Krishna-dvadashi |
| from 00:57 (29.03) | karana Kaulava |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 05:34 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 06:11 |
| Noon | 12:34 |
| Sunset | 18:58 |
| End of twilight | 19:36 |
| Moonrise | 05:26 |
| Moonset | 13:02 |
| Day length | 12 h 46 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 18:25 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Shravana (06:11–18:25) is good for sowing.
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 22:56 (27.03)–00:57 (29.03)
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Parana (breaking the fast): 07:19–08:43 (29.03)
- Kharmas
Muhurta
Dwipushkar Yoga 00:57–06:09 (29.03)
Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:11–00:57 (29.03) Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 00:57–06:09 (29.03) Hutashana Yoga 00:57–06:09 (29.03) Krakacha Yoga 00:57–06:09 (29.03)
Anandadi: Matanga 18:25–06:09 (29.03) Anandadi: Gada 06:11–18:25
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.
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 04:41–05:26 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:09–13:00 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:43–15:34 |
| Godhuli | 18:58–19:21 |
| Pradosha | 18:58–21:12 |
| Nishitha | 00:11–00:56 (29.03) |
| Amrita Kalam | 06:52–08:39 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 17:23–18:58 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 12:35–14:11 |
| Gulika Kalam | 15:47–17:23 |
| Dur Muhurta | 17:16–18:07 |
| Varjyam | 22:47–00:32 (29.03) |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 06:11–06:40, 07:33–14:25, 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 | average 06:11–06:40, 07:33–14:25, 17:26–18:58 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average 06:11–06:40, 07:33–14:25, 17:26–18:58 |
| Bathing, washing hair | average throughout the daytime |
Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Shravana until 18:25, Dhanishtha from 18:25; tithi Krishna-ekadashi; lagna Mina 06:11, Mesha 06:40, Vrishabha 07:33, Mithuna 09:02, Karka 11:27, Simha 14:25, Kanya 17:26
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Shravana (until 18:25) — bodily development (physical growth); Dhanishtha (from 18:25) — 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 06:11–22:38+1 Auspicious nakshatra 06:11–18:250 Anandadi: Matanga 18:25–06:09 (29.03)0 Dwipushkar Yoga 00:57–06:09 (29.03)0 Kharmas−1 Anandadi: Gada 06:11–18:25−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:11–00:57 (29.03)
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Favourable day — Anandadi: Shubha, Auspicious nakshatra; auspicious time — until 07:34 |
|---|---|
| Month | Phalguna (amanta) · Chaitra (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Krodhi (No. 38) · Shaka 1886 · Vikram 2021 more |
| Period | Kharmas |
At sunrise 06:09
| Tithi | 12Krishna-dvadashi (Bhadra, Sun (Ravi)) · until 02:26 (30.03) more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Dhanishtha, pada 2 (movable, Vasu (kind) - 8 phenomena of nature, assistants of Indra, Mars) · until 20:35 more |
| Yoga | Sadhya (“attainable, amenable”, auspicious) · until 22:47 more |
| Karana | Kaulava (movable) · until 13:46 more |
| Vara | Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Mina (Pisces), Moon: Makara (Capricorn) |
Changes during the day
| from 13:46 | karana Taitila |
|---|---|
| from 20:35 | nakshatra Shatabhisha |
| from 22:47 | yoga Shubha |
| from 02:26 (30.03) | tithi Krishna-trayodashi |
| from 02:26 (30.03) | karana Gara |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 05:31 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 06:09 |
| Noon | 12:34 |
| Sunset | 19:00 |
| End of twilight | 19:38 |
| Moonrise | 05:47 |
| Moonset | 14:18 |
| Day length | 12 h 51 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 |
|---|
Festivals and periods
- Kharmas
Muhurta
Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 06:09–20:35
Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:09–02:26 (30.03)
Anandadi: Shubha 06:09–20:35 Anandadi: Amrita 20:35–06:06 (30.03)
- Raja Panchaka: 07:34–23:41 (02.04)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 04:39–05:24 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:09–13:00 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:43–15:35 |
| Godhuli | 19:00–19:23 |
| Pradosha | 19:00–21:14 |
| Nishitha | 00:11–00:56 (30.03) |
| Amrita Kalam | 09:15–11:00 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 07:45–09:22 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 10:58–12:35 |
| Gulika Kalam | 14:11–15:48 |
| Dur Muhurta | 13:00–13:52, 15:35–16:26 |
| Varjyam | 04:16–05:58 (30.03) |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: good 06:09–06:36, 07:29–14:21, 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 | good 06:09–06:36, 07:29–14:21, 17:22–19:00 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | good 06:09–06:36, 07:29–14:21, 17:22–19:00 |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 06:09–06:36, 07:29–14:21, 17:22–19:00 |
Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Dhanishtha; tithi Krishna-dvadashi; lagna Mina 06:09, Mesha 06:36, Vrishabha 07:29, Mithuna 08:58, Karka 11:23, Simha 14:21, Kanya 17:22
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 07:34
+1 Anandadi: Shubha 06:09–20:35+1 Auspicious nakshatra 06:09–20:35+1 Yoga Sadhya 06:09–22:47+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 06:09–20:350 Kharmas0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:09–02:26 (30.03) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Panchaka 07:34–06:06 (30.03)
| Summary | Unfavourable day — Anandadi: Mrityu, Panchaka |
|---|---|
| Month | Phalguna (amanta) · Chaitra (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Krodhi (No. 38) · Shaka 1886 · Vikram 2021 more |
| Period | Kharmas |
| Festivals | Bhauma Pradosha |
At sunrise 06:06
| Tithi | 13Krishna-trayodashi (Jaya, God of Love) · until 03:19 (31.03) more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Shatabhisha, pada 2 (movable, Varuna, Rahu) · until 22:11 more |
| Yoga | Shubha (“goodness, happiness”, auspicious) · until 22:29 more |
| Karana | Gara (movable) · until 14:57 more |
| Vara | Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Mina (Pisces), Moon: Kumbha (Aquarius) |
Changes during the day
| from 14:57 | karana Vanija |
|---|---|
| from 22:11 | nakshatra Purva-Bhadra |
| from 22:29 | yoga Shukla |
| from 03:19 (31.03) | tithi Krishna-chaturdashi |
| from 03:19 (31.03) | karana Vishti |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 05:29 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 06:06 |
| Noon | 12:34 |
| Sunset | 19:02 |
| End of twilight | 19:40 |
| Moonrise | 06:03 |
| Moonset | 15:35 |
| Day length | 12 h 56 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 (06:06–19:02) is good for sowing.
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, 19:02–21:15
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
- Kharmas
Muhurta
Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:06–03:19 (31.03)
Anandadi: Mrityu 06:06–22:11 Anandadi: Kana 22:11–06:04 (31.03)
- Bhadra on earth: 03:19–15:32 (31.03); Bhadra Mukha 03:19–05:20 (31.03); Bhadra Puchha 14:15–15:27 (31.03)
- Raja Panchaka: 07:34 (29.03)–23:41 (02.04)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 04:37–05:22 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:08–13:00 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:44–15:35 |
| Godhuli | 19:02–19:24 |
| Pradosha | 19:02–21:15 |
| Nishitha | 00:11–00:55 (31.03) |
| Amrita Kalam | 14:30–16:13 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 15:48–17:25 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 09:20–10:57 |
| Gulika Kalam | 12:34–14:11 |
| Dur Muhurta | 08:41–09:33, 23:27–00:11 (31.03) |
| Varjyam | 04:51–06:31 (31.03) |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 06:06–06:32, 07:25–14:17, 17:18–19:02
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | average 06:06–06:32, 07:25–14:17, 17:18–19:02 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average 06:06–06:32, 07:25–14:17, 17:18–19:02 |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 06:06–06:32, 07:25–14:17, 17:18–19:02 |
Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Shatabhisha; tithi Krishna-trayodashi; lagna Mina 06:06, Mesha 06:32, Vrishabha 07:25, Mithuna 08:54, Karka 11:19, Simha 14:17, Kanya 17:18
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
A strict prohibition (a visible eclipse; Visha Yoga of the weekday, tithi and nakshatra; Amrita Siddhi turned to poison; Yamaghanta; the Anandadi yoga Mrityu) or a total score of -7 or lower: any new undertakings are best postponed.
Strict prohibition: Anandadi: Mrityu
+2 Yoga Shubha 06:06–22:29+1 Auspicious nakshatra 06:06–22:110 Kharmas0 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:06–03:19 (31.03) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Panchaka all day−3 Anandadi: Mrityu 06:06–22:11
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Avoid starting important matters — Krishna Chaturdashi, Bhadra on earth |
|---|---|
| Month | Phalguna (amanta) · Chaitra (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Krodhi (No. 38) · Shaka 1886 · Vikram 2021 more |
| Period | Kharmas |
| Festivals | Masik Shivaratri |
At sunrise 06:04
| Tithi | 14Krishna-chaturdashi (Rikta, Kali) · until 03:36 (01.04) more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Purva-Bhadra, pada 2 (fierce, Aja Ekapad - sunbeam or lightning strike, Jupiter) · until 23:12 more |
| Yoga | Shukla (“bright, pure”, auspicious) · until 21:43 more |
| Karana | Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 15:32 more |
| Vara | Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Mina (Pisces), Moon: Kumbha (Aquarius) |
Changes during the day
| from 15:32 | karana Shakuni |
|---|---|
| from 21:43 | yoga Brahma |
| from 23:12 | nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra |
| from 03:36 (01.04) | tithi Amavasya |
| from 03:36 (01.04) | karana Chatushpada |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 05:26 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 06:04 |
| Noon | 12:33 |
| Sunset | 19:04 |
| End of twilight | 19:42 |
| Moonrise | 06:16 |
| Moonset | 16:54 |
| Day length | 13 h 00 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 (06:04–19:04) is good for root crops.
- Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 06:04–15:32: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
- Shakuni 15:32–19:04: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it (it is suitable for sowing).
- Krishna-chaturdashi 06:04–19:04: according to the Kalaprakashika, ploughing on Chaturdashi puts the owner’s life in danger.
Festivals and periods
Masik Shivaratri · Shiva
The monthly “night of Shiva” — the fourteenth day of the waning Moon. Devotees fast, keep vigil through the night and perform abhisheka of the lingam at midnight (Nishitha).
Rule: nishitha vyapini: midnight, 00:11–00:55 (01.04)
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
- Kharmas
Muhurta
Anandadi: Padma 06:04–23:12 Anandadi: Lumbaka 23:12–06:01 (01.04)
- Bhadra on earth: 03:19–15:32; Bhadra Mukha 03:19–05:20; Bhadra Puchha 14:15–15:27
- Raja Panchaka: 07:34 (29.03)–23:41 (02.04)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 04:35–05:20 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:44–15:36 |
| Godhuli | 19:04–19:26 |
| Pradosha | 19:04–21:16 |
| Nishitha | 00:11–00:55 (01.04) |
| Amrita Kalam | 14:52–16:32 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 12:34–14:12 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 07:41–09:19 |
| Gulika Kalam | 10:56–12:34 |
| Dur Muhurta | 12:08–13:00 |
| Varjyam | 04:51–06:31 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | no suitable window — see the prohibitions below |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | no suitable window — see the prohibitions below |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 06:04–06:28, 07:21–14:13, 17:14–19:04 |
Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Purva-Bhadra; tithi Krishna-chaturdashi; lagna Mina 06:04, Mesha 06:28, Vrishabha 07:21, Mithuna 08:50, Karka 11:15, Simha 14:13, Kanya 17:14
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 06:04–19:04: a Rikta and Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
- Bhadra on earth 06:04–15:32: 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 = −5
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: Krishna Chaturdashi, Bhadra on earth
+1 Anandadi: Padma 06:04–23:12+1 Yoga Shukla 06:04–21:43+1 Auspicious weekday0 Kharmas−1 Panchaka all day−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 06:04–23:12−3 Krishna Chaturdashi 06:04–03:36 (01.04)−3 Bhadra on earth 06:04–15:32
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
Patron: Madhava; Aditya — Pushan. Full moon in nakshatra Magha. Ritu: Shishira.
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.
Northern samvatsara: Pingala (No. 51)
Shaka Samvat 1886 · Vikram Samvat 2021 · Kali Yuga 5065
Next year — Vishvavasu, from the new moon before Ugadi (the start of Chaitra) 2.04.1965
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.
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.
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)
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.
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.
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.
Start of morning civil twilight: the Sun is 6° below the horizon and the sky grows light.
Appearance of the upper limb of the solar disc, with refraction. The Vedic day and the vara begin at sunrise.
True noon — the culmination of the Sun, midway between sunrise and sunset.
The upper limb of the solar disc disappears below the horizon (with refraction).
End of evening civil twilight: the Sun is 6° below the horizon.
Appearance of the upper limb of the lunar disc above the horizon. The decisive time for Sankashti Chaturthi and Karwa Chauth.
The upper limb of the lunar disc disappears below the horizon.
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).
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 Shravana
Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result.
according to the Indian tradition: Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result (planting or sowing is not allowed).
Krishna-trayodashi
no pruning or felling
for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
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).
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 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.
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.
An additional auspicious combination of weekday and nakshatra, not given in all panchangas: Sun — Mula, Mon — Dhanishtha, Tue — Uttara Bhadrapada, Wed — Krittika, Thu — Punarvasu, Fri — Purva Phalguni, Sat — Swati.
The 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).
“Mouth” of Bhadra — the most dangerous 5 ghatis (2 hours) of Bhadra; nothing important is done at this time.
“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).
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.
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.
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.
The 11th daytime muhurta, the “time of victory”: good for journeys, contests and decisive action; the main time of Vijayadashami.
“Dust from the hooves” — about 24 minutes right after sunset, when the cows return from pasture. An auspicious time for weddings and evening rites.
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.
Midnight — the 8th muhurta of the night. The decisive time for Maha Shivaratri, Krishna Janmashtami and Kali Puja.
“Time of nectar” — about an hour and a half within each nakshatra, favourable for any new undertaking and mitigating inauspicious factors.
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.
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.
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.
An inauspicious muhurta (about 48 minutes) — one or two per day, specific to each weekday. It is avoided for new undertakings, journeys and deals.
“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.
B. V. Raman: nails are not cut on Friday or Saturday, on Ashtami, Navami or Chaturdashi, or on new moon and full moon days.
B. V. Raman: nails are not cut on Friday or Saturday, on Ashtami, Navami or Chaturdashi, or on new moon and full moon days.
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.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
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.
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
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).
−1 — inauspicious sign for a haircut
according to the Kalaprakashika: “ruin of the family”
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut
−1 — inauspicious sign for a haircut
according to the Kalaprakashika: “great calamities”
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut
−1 — inauspicious sign for a haircut
according to the Kalaprakashika: “disease and suffering”
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”.
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.
The Moon in a fixed, soft, light or movable nakshatra — favourable for activities of its type.
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday or Friday — the days of the gentle (saumya) planets: the Moon, Mercury, Jupiter and Venus.
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.
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.
14th tithi of the waning Moon, the eve of the new moon: unfavourable for new undertakings; a day of Shiva (Masik Shivaratri).
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.
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
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.
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.
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
do not start anything, only finish up safe tasks that require no exertion
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).
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Tuesday or Saturday — the days of the harsh (krura) planets Mars and Saturn.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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
digging, plowing, planting trees
For pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
The Moon in an ugra or tikshna nakshatra: a time for harsh deeds, not for auspicious undertakings.
New moon: a day of the ancestors (shraddha, tarpana) and of spiritual practice, unfavourable for worldly undertakings.
Patron: Govinda; Aditya — Parjanya. Full moon in nakshatra Purva or Uttara Phalguni. Ritu: Shishira.
Group: Nanda. Deity: Brahma.
The ruler of the first lunar day is Brahma. This time is suitable for all types of ceremonies.
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
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.
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.
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.
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
planting and sowing are allowed (long-term result)
Planting and sowing are allowed.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
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.
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.
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)
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.
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.
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.
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)
any undertakings
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.
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.
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.
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.
“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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Group: Jaya. Deity: Vishnu.
Vishnu rules the third lunar day. It is a suitable time for cutting hair, nails, shaving and other cosmetic procedures. You can begin any important business.
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)
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.
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.
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.
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-tritya
any undertakings
felling trees, for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
Soaking seeds is allowed, but not planting or sowing.
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.
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.
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’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.
“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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
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.
“Empty” tithi (the 4th, 9th or 14th): whatever is begun bears no fruit; suitable for removal, demolition and overcoming obstacles.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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-chaturti
felling trees, for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
do not fell trees, any undertakings
For pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else.
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.
“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.
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.
“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.
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.
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.
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.
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
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.
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
Especially auspicious: power and administration, taking office, dealings with influential patrons.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
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.
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-panchami
do not fell trees, any undertakings
plowing the ground
Planting and sowing are not allowed, but everyday routine tasks may be carried out.
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.
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.
“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.
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
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.
Group: Nanda. Deity: Kartikeya.
Kartikeya presides on the sixth lunar day, favoring coronations (taking office), establishing new friendships, celebrating holidays and performances.
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
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.
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.
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 Krittika
Planting and sowing are not allowed, but everyday routine tasks may be carried out.
Shukla-shashti
plowing the ground
soaking seeds is allowed, farming
Planting and sowing are allowed.
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.
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.
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.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
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.
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.
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)
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.
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 Rohini
Planting and sowing are allowed.
Shukla-saptami
soaking seeds is allowed, farming
tillage and sowing are forbidden
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.
Eight days before Holika Dahan (bright half of Phalguna): in North India weddings and samskaras are not held.
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.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
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).
8th tithi: a day of Durga and Shiva, good for fasting and worship, but weaker than usual for worldly undertakings.
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.
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)
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.
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-ashtami
tillage and sowing are forbidden
for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
For pruning and uprooting; plowing and watering are allowed, but nothing else.
“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.
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.
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
“Omitted” tithi, lying entirely between two sunrises and touching neither of them (avama day): unfavourable for new undertakings.
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.
Meaning: Tear or body fluid (wet)
Symbol: Tear or drop, rarely: diamond or man's head
Deity: Rudra (Roaring, angry image of Shiva)
Type: sharp (tikshna, daruna) — For drastic actions: surgery, severing ties, taming, exorcism, fighting diseases and enemies; unsuitable for other auspicious undertakings (the exception is weddings: Mula is among the nakshatras for marriage).
Vimshottari lord: Rahu
Shakti: give effort that leads to the achievement of the goal (and also, is able to shed sweat or blood)
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.
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 Ardra
For pruning and uprooting; plowing and watering are allowed, but nothing else.
Shukla-dashami
any undertakings
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).
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.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
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.
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
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.
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 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-ekadashi
pruning and weeding
Soaking seeds is allowed, but not planting or sowing.
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.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut
The Moon in Pushya, the best of the nakshatras for new undertakings (except weddings).
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.
Vishti Karana with the Moon in Karka, Simha, Kumbha or Mina: Bhadra resides on earth (bhu-loka) and is especially harmful.
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.
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
what to do (Tibetan tradition): planting trees, sowing grain crops
plants of the day: laurel, spices, for example hot peppers
nakshatra Pushya
Soaking seeds is allowed, but not planting or sowing.
Shukla-dvadashi
neutral
For pruning and uprooting; plowing and watering are allowed, but nothing else.
The Sun in Dhanu or Mina: a month without weddings, housewarmings and other samskaras. Good for prayer, charity and pilgrimage.
A Sunday when the Moon is in Pushya. Very favourable for purchases, preparing medicines and medical treatment, beginning studies and mantra practice.
“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.
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.
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
0 — does not affect the haircut rating
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.
The Sun in Dhanu or Mina: a month without weddings, housewarmings and initiations (a North Indian tradition).
The Sun moves into a new sign: a time for holy baths, dana and worship of the Sun, but not for new undertakings.
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.
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
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 Ashlesha
For pruning and uprooting; plowing and watering are allowed, but nothing else.
Shukla-triodashi
no pruning or felling
For pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else.
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.
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Group: Rikta. Deity: Kali.
Kali rules the fourteenth lunar day and promotes destruction, appeal to elementals (forces of nature, elements) and spirits.
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
Auspicious: lasting and long-term matters, laying foundations and building, vows.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
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
sowing seeds, any undertakings
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.
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
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.
Group: Purna. Deity: Vishvedevas.
Vishvedevas rule the full moon and protect the peace of mind and the performance of austerities.
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
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.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): doing work related to water and earth - plowing and sowing, planting flowers and trees
plants of the day: climbers, plants that depend on others and adapt quickly, all leafy greens
nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni
Planting and sowing are allowed.
Purnima
sowing seeds, any undertakings
digging, plowing, planting trees
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.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
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.
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
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.
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
planting and sowing are allowed (long-term result)
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.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
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.
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)
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.
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)
any undertakings
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.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
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.
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
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.
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
for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
+1 — favourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
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.
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)
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.
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
any undertakings
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
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.
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.
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)
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
plowing the ground
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
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.
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.
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)
what to do (Tibetan tradition): unfavorable for planting seeds, flowers and trees or for working in the field (favorable for fighting pests or pruning something)
plants of the day: onions, garlic and thorny plants, plants that actively defend themselves
nakshatra Jyestha
For pruning and uprooting; plowing and watering are allowed, but nothing else.
Krishna-shashti
plowing the ground
soaking seeds is allowed, digging the ground
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
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.
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.
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.
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 Jyestha
For pruning and uprooting; plowing and watering are allowed, but nothing else.
Krishna-saptami
soaking seeds is allowed, digging the ground
tillage and sowing are forbidden
“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.
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
0 — does not affect the haircut rating
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.
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)
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.
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
For pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else.
for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
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.
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)
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
Planting and sowing are allowed.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
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.
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
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
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).
0 — does not affect the haircut rating
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.
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
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.
0 — does not affect the haircut rating
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.
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
0 — does not affect the haircut rating
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
what to do (Tibetan tradition): doing work related to water and earth - plowing and sowing, planting flowers and trees
plants of the day: climbers, plants that depend on others and adapt quickly, all leafy greens
nakshatra Purva-Bhadra
For pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else.
Krishna-chaturdashi
for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else