Panchanga Calendar

March 1967

SamvatsaraParabhava (40)MonthMagha → Phalguna from 12.03RituShishiraAyanaUttarayanaPlace55°45′ N 37°35′ E, UTC+3 changeAyanamsaLahiri

March 1967 falls, in the lunar calendar (amanta), within the months Magha (until 11.03), Phalguna (from 12.03). Periods: from 14.03 — Kharmas; 18–25.03 — Holashtak. Major festivals: 9.03 Maha Shivaratri; 25.03 Holika Dahan; 26.03 Holi (Dhulandi).

Mon

Tue

Wed

Thu

Fri

Sat

Sun

1Swa6after 10:27

2Vish7after 13:23

3Anu8Kalashtami

4Jye9

5Mul10

6PAsh11Vijaya Ekadashi

7UAsh12

8Shra13Pradosha

9Dhan14Maha Shivaratri

10Shat30Amavasya

11PBh30

12UBh1Chandra Darshan

13Rev2

14Ashw3Mina Sankranti

15Bhar4Vinayaka Chaturthi

16Bhar5

17Krit6Skanda Shashti

18Roh7until 14:00

19Mrig8Masik Durgashtami

20Ard9

21Pun10

22Push11Amalaki Ekadashi

23Ashl12Pradosha

24Mag13

25PPh14Holika Dahan

26Has15Holi

27Chit2

28Swa3until 09:11

29Vish4

30Anu5until 16:12

31Jye6

Day ratingBest daysFavourableOrdinaryAvoid new venturesUnfavourable

Markersafter / until HH:MM

Moon5Waxing Moon5Waning Moon15Purnima30Amavasya

Nakshatra typesfixedsoftlightmovablesharpfiercemixed

Icons this month (19)

KalashtamiEkadashiTripushkar YogaPradoshaMaha Shivaratriday of Amavasya (ancestor rites)moment of the new moon (see the time in the “Sky this month” card)Chandra DarshanAmrita Siddhi YogaSankrantiVinayaka ChaturthiSkanda ShashtiDwipushkar YogaGoddess (Durga, Kali)Vernal equinoxHolika Dahanday of Purnima (full moon fast and puja)HoliSankashti

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

1.03 Wed — Ravi Yoga, Anandadi: Prajapati, Auspicious nakshatra after 10:27 until 15:47
Vishakha (mixed): for everyday and routine tasks, work with fire and metal.
2.03 Thu — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Anandadi: Ananda, Auspicious weekday after 13:23
Anuradha (soft): for arts and music, friendship and love, new clothes and jewellery, weddings and festivals.
12.03 Sun — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Yoga Shubha, Anandadi: Sthira
Uttara-Bhadra (fixed): for what is firm and lasting: laying house foundations, housewarming, planting, weddings, taking office, long-term projects.
18.03 Sat — Amrita Siddhi Yoga, Ravi Yoga, Anandadi: Shrivatsa until 14:00
Rohini (fixed): for what is firm and lasting: laying house foundations, housewarming, planting, weddings, taking office, long-term projects.
30.03 Thu — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Yoga Siddhi, Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) until 16:12
Anuradha (soft): for arts and music, friendship and love, new clothes and jewellery, weddings and festivals.

Festivals

3.03 Fri Kalashtami
6.03 Mon Vijaya Ekadashi
8.03 Wed Pradosha Vrat
9.03 Thu Maha Shivaratri
10.03 Fri Magha Amavasya
12.03 Sun Chandra Darshan
14.03 Tue Mina Sankranti
15.03 Wed Vinayaka Chaturthi
17.03 Fri Skanda Shashti
19.03 Sun Masik Durgashtami
22.03 Wed Amalaki Ekadashi
23.03 Thu Pradosha Vrat
25.03 Sat Holika Dahan
25.03 Sat Purnima Vrat
26.03 Sun Holi (Dhulandi)
26.03 Sun Phalguna Purnima
28.03 Tue Angaraki Chaturthi (Bhalachandra)
30.03 Thu Rang Panchami

Special muhurta yogas

2.03 Thu Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 09:12–07:17 (03.03)
3.03 Fri Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 07:17–08:33
5.03 Sun Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 07:12–09:01
7.03 Tue Tripushkar Yoga 07:07–11:35
12.03 Sun Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 06:54–00:18 (13.03)
14.03 Tue Amrita Siddhi Yoga 06:49–06:34 (15.03)
14.03 Tue Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 06:49–06:34 (15.03)
18.03 Sat Amrita Siddhi Yoga 06:39–14:00
18.03 Sat Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 06:39–14:00
18.03 Sat Dwipushkar Yoga 14:00–23:12
26.03 Sun Amrita Siddhi Yoga 06:18–01:08 (27.03)
26.03 Sun Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 06:18–01:08 (27.03)
26.03 Sun Dwipushkar Yoga 02:32–06:15 (27.03)
29.03 Wed Amrita Siddhi Yoga 17:40–06:07 (30.03)
29.03 Wed Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 17:40–06:07 (30.03)
30.03 Thu Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 06:07–16:12

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

5.03 Sun — Vyatipata, Vishti (Bhadra), Fierce or sharp nakshatra
6.03 Mon — Anandadi: Utpata, Krakacha Yoga, Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) (unfavourable day)
7.03 Tue — Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra), Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn), Yoga Parigha
9.03 Thu — Krishna Chaturdashi, Bhadra on earth, Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi)
10.03 Fri — Amavasya, Tryahasparsha, Panchaka
11.03 Sat — Amavasya, Fierce or sharp nakshatra, Panchaka
14.03 Tue — Sankranti day, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn), Gandanta
15.03 Wed — many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower), Vaidhriti, Anandadi: Kana (unfavourable day)
16.03 Thu — Vaidhriti, Fierce or sharp nakshatra, Anandadi: Lumbaka
17.03 Fri — Yamaghanta (unfavourable day)
22.03 Wed — Bhadra on earth, Fierce or sharp nakshatra, Anandadi: Rakshasa
25.03 Sat — many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower), Anandadi: Utpata, Vishti (Bhadra) (unfavourable day)
26.03 Sun — Kshaya tithi, Gandanta
27.03 Mon — Visha Yoga (weekday, tithi and nakshatra), Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra), Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) (unfavourable day)
31.03 Fri — Vyatipata, Krakacha Yoga, Fierce or sharp nakshatra

Sky this month

11.03 New moon (Amavasya) 07:29
14.03 Mina Sankranti 19:20 — the Sun enters Mina (Pisces)
21.03 Vernal equinox 10:37
26.03 Full moon (Purnima) 06:20
There are no eclipses this month.

Periods

from 14.03 Kharmas
18–25.03 Holashtak
9.03 02:37 – 14.03 03:27 Dosha-free Panchaka

Samvatsara and month

Parabhava (No. 40, “defeat, decline”) — A year of defeat: losses and setbacks for the proud; a time for humility, caution and spiritual work. more

Northern samvatsara: Siddharthi. Shaka Samvat 1888, Vikram Samvat 2023, Kali Yuga 5067.

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	Best day — Ravi Yoga, Anandadi: Prajapati; auspicious time — after 10:27; auspicious time — until 15:47
Month	Magha (amanta) · Phalguna (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Parabhava (No. 40) · Shaka 1888 · Vikram 2023 more

At sunrise 07:22

Tithi	6Krishna-shashti (Nanda, Kartikeya) · until 02:13 (02.03) more
Nakshatra	Swati, pada 4 (movable, Waiu (Wind), Rahu) · until 10:27 more
Yoga	Dhruva (“fixed, constant (the Pole Star)”, auspicious) · until 15:47 more
Karana	Gara (movable) · until 15:13 more
Vara	Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Kumbha (Aquarius), Moon: Tula (Libra)

Changes during the day

from 10:27	nakshatra Vishakha
from 15:13	karana Vanija
from 15:47	yoga Vyaghata
from 02:13 (02.03)	tithi Krishna-saptami
from 02:13 (02.03)	karana Vishti

Sun and Moon

Dawn	06:45
Sunrise	07:22
Noon	12:42
Sunset	18:02
End of twilight	18:39
Moonrise	none
Moonset	08:55
Day length	10 h 39 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 10:27

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Swati (07:22–10:27) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Vishakha (10:27–18:02) is good for sowing, for root crops.

more — lunar calendar for gardeners

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 10:27–07:20 (02.03) Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 02:13–07:20 (02.03)

Anandadi: Prajapati 10:27–07:20 (02.03) Anandadi: Dhumra 07:22–10:27

Bhadra in the netherworld: 02:13–03:27 (02.03)
Bhadra in heaven: 03:27–13:23 (02.03); Bhadra Puchha 06:43–07:51 (02.03); Bhadra Mukha 07:51–09:43 (02.03)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	05:35–06:29
Abhijit Muhurta	none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday
Vijaya Muhurta	14:29–15:11
Godhuli	18:02–18:29
Pradosha	18:02–20:42
Nishitha	00:14–01:08 (02.03)
Amrita Kalam	00:51–02:22 (02.03)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	12:42–14:02
Yamaganda	08:42–10:02
Gulika Kalam	11:22–12:42
Dur Muhurta	12:21–13:04
Varjyam	15:45–17:16

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 07:22–16:13

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 07:22–16:13
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 07:22–16:13
Bathing, washing hair	good 07:47–08:28, 09:21–10:27

Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Swati until 10:27, Vishakha from 10:27; tithi Krishna-shashti; lagna Kumbha 07:22, Mina 07:47, Mesha 08:28, Vrishabha 09:21, Mithuna 10:50, Karka 13:15, Simha 16:13

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Swati (until 10:27) — relief from all suffering; Vishakha (from 10:27) — loss of money; Wednesday — favour of the authorities.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Best day · score S = +5

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

Auspicious time begins after 10:27

Auspicious time ends by 15:47

+2 Ravi Yoga 10:27–07:20 (02.03)+1 Anandadi: Prajapati 10:27–07:20 (02.03)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 07:22–10:27+1 Yoga Dhruva 07:22–15:47+1 Auspicious weekday0 Yoga Vyaghata 15:47–18:59−1 Anandadi: Dhumra 07:22–10:27

Panchanga at sunrise 07:22

Summary	Best day — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Anandadi: Ananda; auspicious time — after 13:23
Month	Magha (amanta) · Phalguna (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Parabhava (No. 40) · Shaka 1888 · Vikram 2023 more

At sunrise 07:20

Tithi	7Krishna-saptami (Bhadra, Indra) · until 00:42 (03.03) more
Nakshatra	Vishakha, pada 4 (mixed, Indra and Agni, Jupiter) · until 09:12 more
Yoga	Vyaghata (“crushing blow”, inauspicious) · until 13:07 more
Karana	Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 13:23 more
Vara	Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Kumbha (Aquarius), Moon: Vrischika (Scorpio)

Changes during the day

from 09:12	nakshatra Anuradha
from 13:07	yoga Harshana
from 13:23	karana Bava
from 00:42 (03.03)	tithi Krishna-ashtami
from 00:42 (03.03)	karana Balava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	06:43
Sunrise	07:20
Noon	12:42
Sunset	18:04
End of twilight	18:41
Moonrise	01:17
Moonset	09:09
Day length	10 h 44 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 09:12

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Vishakha (07:20–09:12) is good for sowing, for root crops.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Anuradha (09:12–18:04) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 07:20–13:23: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

more — lunar calendar for gardeners

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 07:20–09:12 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 09:12–07:17 (03.03)

Krakacha Yoga 00:42–07:17 (03.03) Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 00:42–07:17 (03.03)

Anandadi: Vardhamana 07:20–09:12 Anandadi: Ananda 09:12–07:17 (03.03)

Bhadra in heaven: 03:27–13:23; Bhadra Puchha 06:43–07:51; Bhadra Mukha 07:51–09:43

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	05:34–06:27
Abhijit Muhurta	12:21–13:04
Vijaya Muhurta	14:29–15:12
Godhuli	18:04–18:31
Pradosha	18:04–20:43
Nishitha	00:14–01:07 (03.03)
Amrita Kalam	22:26–23:59

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	14:03–15:23
Yamaganda	07:20–08:40
Gulika Kalam	10:01–11:22
Dur Muhurta	10:55–11:38, 15:12–15:55
Varjyam	13:05–14:39

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 09:17–16:09

Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Vishakha until 09:12, Anuradha from 09:12; tithi Krishna-saptami; lagna Kumbha 07:20, Mina 07:43, Mesha 08:24, Vrishabha 09:17, Mithuna 10:46, Karka 13:11, Simha 16:09

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Vishakha (until 09:12) — loss of money; Anuradha (from 09:12) — loss of money. In general Anuradha is favourable, but not for the very first shaving, cutting or trimming of hair (“vapanam”); Thursday — success.

Cautions:

The Muhurta Chintamani warns: whoever shaves in Anuradha nakshatra 3 times a year puts their life in danger — frequent haircuts in this nakshatra are best avoided.
Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Best day · score S = +5

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

Auspicious time begins after 13:23

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 09:12–07:17 (03.03)+1 Anandadi: Ananda 09:12–07:17 (03.03)+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious nakshatra 09:12–07:17 (03.03)0 Yoga Harshana 13:07–07:17 (03.03)0 Ravi Yoga 07:20–09:12−2 Vishti (Bhadra) 07:20–13:23

Panchanga at sunrise 07:20

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Anandadi: Chara, Auspicious nakshatra; cons: Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra), Ashtami
Month	Magha (amanta) · Phalguna (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Parabhava (No. 40) · Shaka 1888 · Vikram 2023 more
Festivals	Kalashtami

At sunrise 07:17

Tithi	8Krishna-ashtami (Jaya, Vasus) · until 23:47 more
Nakshatra	Anuradha, pada 4 (soft, Mitra (Friend), Saturn) · until 08:33 more
Yoga	Harshana (“delighting”, auspicious) · until 10:57 more
Karana	Balava (movable) · until 12:10 more
Vara	Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Kumbha (Aquarius), Moon: Vrischika (Scorpio)

Changes during the day

from 08:33	nakshatra Jyestha
from 10:57	yoga Vajra
from 12:10	karana Kaulava
from 23:47	tithi Krishna-navami
from 23:47	karana Taitila

Sun and Moon

Dawn	06:40
Sunrise	07:17
Noon	12:41
Sunset	18:06
End of twilight	18:43
Moonrise	02:50
Moonset	09:30
Day length	10 h 48 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 08:33

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Anuradha (07:17–08:33) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Jyestha (08:33–18:06) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

more — lunar calendar for gardeners

Festivals and periods

Kalashtami · Kalabhairava

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

Rule: pradosha vyapini: 3 muhurtas after sunset, 18:06–20:44
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Muhurta

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 07:17–08:33

Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:17–23:47 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 08:33–07:15 (04.03) Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 23:47–07:15 (04.03)

Anandadi: Chara 08:33–07:15 (04.03) Anandadi: Rakshasa 07:17–08:33

Gandanta (nakshatra): 02:27–14:35 (04.03)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	05:32–06:25
Abhijit Muhurta	12:20–13:03
Vijaya Muhurta	14:30–15:13
Godhuli	18:06–18:33
Pradosha	18:06–20:44
Nishitha	00:14–01:07 (04.03)
Amrita Kalam	23:43–01:19 (04.03)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	11:21–12:42
Yamaganda	15:24–16:45
Gulika Kalam	08:39–10:00
Dur Muhurta	09:27–10:10, 13:03–13:47
Varjyam	14:08–15:44

Haircut and shaving

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

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

Cutting hair, shaving	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Bathing, washing hair	good 07:39–08:20

Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Anuradha until 08:33, Jyestha from 08:33; tithi Krishna-ashtami; lagna Kumbha 07:17, Mina 07:39, Mesha 08:20, Vrishabha 09:13, Mithuna 10:42, Karka 13:07, Simha 16:06

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Anuradha (until 08:33) — loss of money. In general Anuradha is favourable, but not for the very first shaving, cutting or trimming of hair (“vapanam”); Jyestha (from 08:33) — loss (reduction) of landed property (real estate); Friday — universal respect.

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

Krishna-ashtami 07:17–18:06: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = −1

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

+1 Anandadi: Chara 08:33–07:15 (04.03)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 07:17–08:33+1 Yoga Harshana 07:17–10:57+1 Auspicious weekday0 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 07:17–08:330 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:17–23:47 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Yoga Vajra 10:57–12:040 Anandadi: Rakshasa 07:17–08:33−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 08:33–07:15 (04.03)−1 Ashtami 07:17–23:47−3 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 08:33–07:15 (04.03)

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

Panchanga at sunrise 07:17

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Yoga Siddhi; cons: Rikta tithi, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
Month	Magha (amanta) · Phalguna (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Parabhava (No. 40) · Shaka 1888 · Vikram 2023 more

At sunrise 07:15

Tithi	9Krishna-navami (Rikta, Serpent (Naga)) · until 23:28 more
Nakshatra	Jyestha, pada 4 (sharp, Indra (Leader of the Gods), Mercury) · until 08:30 more Gandamula
Yoga	Vajra (“diamond, thunderbolt”, inauspicious) · until 09:16 more
Karana	Taitila (movable) · until 11:33 more
Vara	Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Kumbha (Aquarius), Moon: Vrischika (Scorpio)

Changes during the day

from 08:30	nakshatra Mula
from 09:16	yoga Siddhi
from 11:33	karana Gara
from 23:28	tithi Krishna-dashami
from 23:28	karana Vanija

Sun and Moon

Dawn	06:38
Sunrise	07:15
Noon	12:41
Sunset	18:08
End of twilight	18:45
Moonrise	04:15
Moonset	10:03
Day length	10 h 53 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

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 (07:15–08:30) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Mula (08:30–18:08) is good for sowing, for root crops.

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Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:15–23:28

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 23:28–07:12 (05.03)

Anandadi: Musala 07:15–08:30 Anandadi: Gada 08:30–07:12 (05.03)

Gandanta (nakshatra): 02:27–14:35
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Jyestha

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	05:30–06:22
Abhijit Muhurta	12:20–13:03
Vijaya Muhurta	14:31–15:14
Godhuli	18:08–18:34
Pradosha	18:08–20:45
Nishitha	00:14–01:07 (05.03)
Amrita Kalam	02:29–04:07 (05.03)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	09:58–11:20
Yamaganda	14:03–15:25
Gulika Kalam	07:15–08:37
Dur Muhurta	07:15–07:58, 07:58–08:42
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	bad throughout the daytime

Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Jyestha until 08:30, Mula from 08:30; tithi Krishna-navami; lagna Kumbha 07:15, Mina 07:35, Mesha 08:16, Vrishabha 09:09, Mithuna 10:38, Karka 13:04, Simha 16:02

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Jyestha (until 08:30) — loss (reduction) of landed property (real estate); Mula (from 08:30) — ruin of the family; Saturday — decline of physical strength.

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

Krishna-navami 07:15–18:08: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).

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 = −2

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

+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:15–23:28+2 Yoga Siddhi 09:16–07:12 (05.03)−1 Anandadi: Gada 08:30–07:12 (05.03)−1 Gandanta 07:15–14:35−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 07:15–08:30−2 Rikta tithi 07:15–23:28

Panchanga at sunrise 07:15

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Vyatipata, Vishti (Bhadra)
Month	Magha (amanta) · Phalguna (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Parabhava (No. 40) · Shaka 1888 · Vikram 2023 more

At sunrise 07:12

Tithi	10Krishna-dashami (Purna, Dharma) · until 23:43 more
Nakshatra	Mula, pada 4 (sharp, Nirriti (Goddess of Destruction or Alakshmi), Ketu) · until 09:01 more Gandamula
Yoga	Siddhi (“success, accomplishment”, auspicious) · until 08:02 more
Karana	Vanija (movable) · until 11:32 more
Vara	Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Kumbha (Aquarius), Moon: Dhanu (Sagittarius)

Changes during the day

from 08:02	yoga Vyatipata
from 09:01	nakshatra Purva-Ashadha
from 11:32	karana Vishti
from 23:43	tithi Krishna-ekadashi
from 23:43	karana Bava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	06:35
Sunrise	07:12
Noon	12:41
Sunset	18:10
End of twilight	18:47
Moonrise	05:24
Moonset	10:52
Day length	10 h 58 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 09:01

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Mula (07:12–09:01) is good for sowing, for root crops.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Ashadha (09:01–18:10) is good for root crops.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 11:32–18:10: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Muhurta

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 07:12–09:01 Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 07:12–09:01

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 23:43–07:10 (06.03)

Anandadi: Siddhi 07:12–09:01 Anandadi: Shubha 09:01–07:10 (06.03)

Bhadra in the netherworld: 11:32–23:43; Bhadra Puchha 13:25–14:37; Bhadra Mukha 14:37–16:39
Gandanta (tithi): 23:19–00:08 (06.03)
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Mula

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	05:28–06:20
Abhijit Muhurta	12:19–13:03
Vijaya Muhurta	14:31–15:15
Godhuli	18:10–18:36
Pradosha	18:10–20:46
Nishitha	00:14–01:06 (06.03)
Amrita Kalam	05:04–06:44 (06.03)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	16:48–18:10
Yamaganda	12:41–14:04
Gulika Kalam	15:26–16:48
Dur Muhurta	16:43–17:27
Varjyam	07:23–09:01, 19:03–20:43

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: bad throughout the daytime

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

Cutting hair, shaving	bad throughout the daytime
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	bad throughout the daytime
Bathing, washing hair	average 07:31–08:12, 09:01–18:10

Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Mula until 09:01, Purva-Ashadha from 09:01; tithi Krishna-dashami; lagna Kumbha 07:12, Mina 07:31, Mesha 08:12, Vrishabha 09:05, Mithuna 10:34, Karka 13:00, Simha 15:58

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Mula (until 09:01) — ruin of the family; Purva-Ashadha (from 09:01) — ruin of the family; Sunday — physical well-being.

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

Vyatipata 08:02–18:10: auspicious undertakings, including haircuts, are avoided during this yoga (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −2

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: Vyatipata

+2 Yoga Siddhi 07:12–08:02+1 Anandadi: Shubha 09:01–07:10 (06.03)+1 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 07:12–09:010 Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 07:12–09:01−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 07:12–09:01−2 Vishti (Bhadra) 11:32–23:43−3 Vyatipata 08:02–07:10 (06.03)

Panchanga at sunrise 07:12

Summary	Unfavourable day — Anandadi: Utpata, Krakacha Yoga
Month	Magha (amanta) · Phalguna (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Parabhava (No. 40) · Shaka 1888 · Vikram 2023 more
Festivals	Vijaya Ekadashi

At sunrise 07:10

Tithi	11Krishna-ekadashi (Nanda, Rudra) · until 00:28 (07.03) more
Nakshatra	Purva-Ashadha, pada 4 (fierce, Varuna, Venus) · until 10:04 more
Yoga	Vyatipata (“calamity, downfall”, inauspicious) · until 07:14 more
Karana	Bava (movable) · until 12:02 more
Vara	Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Kumbha (Aquarius), Moon: Dhanu (Sagittarius)

Changes during the day

from 07:14	yoga Variyana
from 10:04	nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha
from 12:02	karana Balava
from 00:28 (07.03)	tithi Krishna-dvadashi
from 00:28 (07.03)	karana Kaulava
from 06:48 (07.03)	yoga Parigha

Sun and Moon

Dawn	06:33
Sunrise	07:10
Noon	12:41
Sunset	18:13
End of twilight	18:49
Moonrise	06:12
Moonset	11:59
Day length	11 h 02 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 10:04

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Ashadha (07:10–10:04) is good for root crops.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Ashadha (10:04–18:13) is good for sowing.

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Festivals and periods

Vijaya Ekadashi · Vishnu

The Ekadashi of the dark half of Magha (Phalguna in North India). “Bestower of victory”: according to legend, Rama observed it before crossing to Lanka.

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 23:43 (05.03)–00:28 (07.03)
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Parana (breaking the fast): 07:07–09:21 (07.03)

Muhurta

Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:10–00:28 (07.03) Krakacha Yoga 07:10–00:28 (07.03) Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 00:28–07:07 (07.03)

Anandadi: Utpata 07:10–10:04 Anandadi: Mrityu 10:04–05:10 (07.03) Anandadi: Kana 05:10–07:07 (07.03)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	05:26–06:18
Abhijit Muhurta	12:19–13:03
Vijaya Muhurta	14:32–15:16
Godhuli	18:13–18:38
Pradosha	18:13–20:47
Nishitha	00:14–01:06 (07.03)
Amrita Kalam	04:47–06:29 (07.03)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	08:33–09:56
Yamaganda	11:18–12:41
Gulika Kalam	14:04–15:27
Dur Muhurta	13:03–13:47, 15:16–16:00
Varjyam	18:35–20:17

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 10:04–15:54

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

Cutting hair, shaving	good 10:04–15:54
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	good 10:04–15:54
Bathing, washing hair	good 07:27–08:08, 09:01–15:54

Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Purva-Ashadha until 10:04, Uttara-Ashadha from 10:04; tithi Krishna-ekadashi; lagna Kumbha 07:10, Mina 07:27, Mesha 08:08, Vrishabha 09:01, Mithuna 10:30, Karka 12:56, Simha 15:54

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Purva-Ashadha (until 10:04) — ruin of the family; Uttara-Ashadha (from 10:04) — improved health; Monday — clear, bright complexion.

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

Vyatipata 07:10–07:14: auspicious undertakings, including haircuts, are avoided during this yoga (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

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

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

+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Yoga Variyana 07:14–06:48 (07.03)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 10:04–07:07 (07.03)0 Vyatipata 07:10–07:14−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 07:10–10:04−2 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:10–00:28 (07.03)−3 Anandadi: Utpata 07:10–10:04−3 Krakacha Yoga 07:10–00:28 (07.03)

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

Panchanga at sunrise 07:10

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra), Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
Month	Magha (amanta) · Phalguna (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Parabhava (No. 40) · Shaka 1888 · Vikram 2023 more

At sunrise 07:07

Tithi	12Krishna-dvadashi (Bhadra, Sun (Ravi)) · until 01:41 (08.03) more
Nakshatra	Uttara-Ashadha, pada 4 (fixed, Vishva-Deva (All Gods), Sun) · until 11:35 more
Yoga	Parigha (“bolt, barrier”, inauspicious) · until 06:43 (08.03) more
Karana	Kaulava (movable) · until 13:02 more
Vara	Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Kumbha (Aquarius), Moon: Makara (Capricorn)

Changes during the day

from 11:35	nakshatra Shravana
from 13:02	karana Taitila
from 01:41 (08.03)	tithi Krishna-trayodashi
from 01:41 (08.03)	karana Gara
from 06:43 (08.03)	yoga Shiva

Sun and Moon

Dawn	06:30
Sunrise	07:07
Noon	12:40
Sunset	18:15
End of twilight	18:52
Moonrise	06:43
Moonset	13:17
Day length	11 h 07 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 11:35

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Ashadha (07:07–11:35) is good for sowing.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Shravana (11:35–18:15) is good for sowing.

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Muhurta

Tripushkar Yoga 07:07–11:35 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 01:41–07:05 (08.03)

Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 07:07–11:35

Anandadi: Padma 07:07–13:18 Anandadi: Lumbaka 13:18–07:05 (08.03)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	05:24–06:16
Abhijit Muhurta	12:19–13:03
Vijaya Muhurta	14:32–15:17
Godhuli	18:15–18:40
Pradosha	18:15–20:49
Nishitha	00:14–01:05 (08.03)
Amrita Kalam	02:17–04:01 (08.03)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	15:28–16:51
Yamaganda	09:54–11:18
Gulika Kalam	12:41–14:04
Dur Muhurta	09:21–10:05, 23:23–00:14 (08.03)
Varjyam	15:55–17:38

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 07:24–08:04, 08:57–15:50

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 07:24–08:04, 08:57–15:50
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 07:24–08:04, 08:57–15:50
Bathing, washing hair	average 07:24–08:04, 08:57–15:50

Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha until 11:35, Shravana from 11:35; tithi Krishna-dvadashi; lagna Kumbha 07:07, Mina 07:24, Mesha 08:04, Vrishabha 08:57, Mithuna 10:26, Karka 12:52, Simha 15:50

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Uttara-Ashadha (until 11:35) — improved health; Shravana (from 11:35) — bodily development (physical growth); 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

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −3

+1 Anandadi: Padma 07:07–13:18+1 Auspicious nakshatra 07:07–11:350 Tripushkar Yoga 07:07–11:350 Anandadi: Lumbaka 13:18–07:05 (08.03)−1 Yoga Parigha 07:07–18:45−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−3 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 07:07–11:35

Panchanga at sunrise 07:07

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Anandadi: Chhatra, Auspicious nakshatra; cons: Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi), Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra)
Month	Magha (amanta) · Phalguna (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Parabhava (No. 40) · Shaka 1888 · Vikram 2023 more
Festivals	Pradosha Vrat

At sunrise 07:05

Tithi	13Krishna-trayodashi (Jaya, God of Love) · until 03:17 (09.03) more
Nakshatra	Shravana, pada 4 (movable, Shri Vishnu, Moon) · until 13:31 more
Yoga	Shiva (“auspicious, benevolent”, auspicious) · until 06:55 (09.03) more
Karana	Gara (movable) · until 14:26 more
Vara	Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Kumbha (Aquarius), Moon: Makara (Capricorn)

Changes during the day

from 13:31	nakshatra Dhanishtha
from 14:26	karana Vanija
from 03:17 (09.03)	tithi Krishna-chaturdashi
from 03:17 (09.03)	karana Vishti
from 06:55 (09.03)	yoga Siddha

Sun and Moon

Dawn	06:28
Sunrise	07:05
Noon	12:40
Sunset	18:17
End of twilight	18:54
Moonrise	07:02
Moonset	14:39
Day length	11 h 11 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 13:31

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, Shravana (07:05–13:31) is good for sowing.

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Festivals and periods

Pradosha Vrat · Shiva

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

Rule: pradosha vyapini: 3 muhurtas after sunset, 18:17–20:50
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Muhurta

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:05–03:17 (09.03) Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 13:31–07:02 (09.03)

Anandadi: Chhatra 07:05–13:31 Anandadi: Mitra 13:31–07:02 (09.03)

Bhadra on earth: 03:17–16:13 (09.03); Bhadra Mukha 03:17–05:27 (09.03); Bhadra Puchha 14:58–16:16 (09.03)
Dosha-free Panchaka: 02:37 (09.03)–03:27 (14.03)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	05:22–06:13
Abhijit Muhurta	none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday
Vijaya Muhurta	14:33–15:17
Godhuli	18:17–18:42
Pradosha	18:17–20:50
Nishitha	00:14–01:05 (09.03)
Amrita Kalam	04:25–06:10 (09.03)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	12:41–14:05
Yamaganda	08:29–09:53
Gulika Kalam	11:17–12:41
Dur Muhurta	12:18–13:03
Varjyam	17:54–19:39

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average throughout the daytime

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average throughout the daytime
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average throughout the daytime
Bathing, washing hair	good 07:20–08:01, 08:53–15:46

Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Shravana until 13:31, Dhanishtha from 13:31; tithi Krishna-trayodashi; lagna Kumbha 07:05, Mina 07:20, Mesha 08:01, Vrishabha 08:53, Mithuna 10:22, Karka 12:48, Simha 15:46

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Shravana (until 13:31) — bodily development (physical growth); Dhanishtha (from 13:31) — longevity (increased vitality); Wednesday — favour of the authorities.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = +1

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

+1 Anandadi: Chhatra 07:05–13:31+1 Auspicious nakshatra 07:05–13:31+1 Yoga Shiva 07:05–06:55 (09.03)+1 Auspicious weekday−1 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 13:31–07:02 (09.03)−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:05–03:17 (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.

Panchanga at sunrise 07:05

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Krishna Chaturdashi, Bhadra on earth
Month	Magha (amanta) · Phalguna (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Parabhava (No. 40) · Shaka 1888 · Vikram 2023 more
Festivals	Maha Shivaratri

At sunrise 07:02

Tithi	14Krishna-chaturdashi (Rikta, Kali) · until 05:14 (10.03) more
Nakshatra	Dhanishtha, pada 3 (movable, Vasu (kind) - 8 phenomena of nature, assistants of Indra, Mars) · until 15:48 more
Yoga	Siddha (“perfected, accomplished”, auspicious) · until 07:22 (10.03) more
Karana	Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 16:13 more
Vara	Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Kumbha (Aquarius), Moon: Kumbha (Aquarius)

Changes during the day

from 15:48	nakshatra Shatabhisha
from 16:13	karana Shakuni
from 05:14 (10.03)	tithi Amavasya
from 05:14 (10.03)	karana Chatushpada

Sun and Moon

Dawn	06:25
Sunrise	07:02
Noon	12:40
Sunset	18:19
End of twilight	18:56
Moonrise	07:15
Moonset	16:00
Day length	11 h 16 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 15:48

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Shatabhisha (15:48–18:19) is good for sowing.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 07:02–16:13: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Shakuni 16:13–18:19: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it (it is suitable for sowing).
Krishna-chaturdashi 07:02–18:19: according to the Kalaprakashika, ploughing on Chaturdashi puts the owner’s life in danger.

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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, 00:14–01:05 (10.03)
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Muhurta

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:02–05:14 (10.03)

Anandadi: Shrivatsa 07:02–15:48 Anandadi: Vajra 15:48–07:00 (10.03)

Bhadra on earth: 03:17–16:13; Bhadra Mukha 03:17–05:27; Bhadra Puchha 14:58–16:16
Dosha-free Panchaka: 02:37–03:27 (14.03)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	05:20–06:11
Abhijit Muhurta	12:18–13:03
Vijaya Muhurta	14:33–15:18
Godhuli	18:19–18:44
Pradosha	18:19–20:51
Nishitha	00:14–01:05 (10.03)
Amrita Kalam	none on this day

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	14:05–15:30
Yamaganda	07:02–08:27
Gulika Kalam	09:51–11:16
Dur Muhurta	10:48–11:33, 15:18–16:03
Varjyam	23:47–01:33 (10.03)

Haircut and shaving

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

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

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

Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Dhanishtha until 15:48, Shatabhisha from 15:48; tithi Krishna-chaturdashi; lagna Kumbha 07:02, Mina 07:16, Mesha 07:57, Vrishabha 08:50, Mithuna 10:18, Karka 12:44, Simha 15:42

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Dhanishtha (until 15:48) — longevity (increased vitality); Shatabhisha (from 15:48) — gaining strength; Thursday — success.

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

Krishna-chaturdashi 07:02–18:19: a Rikta and Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Bhadra on earth 07:02–16:13: no shaving or haircuts during Vishti Karana (according to the Muhurta Chintamani, Bhadra does harm when it is on earth; in heaven and in the netherworld its influence on earth is weak).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −4

Avoid starting important matters: Krishna Chaturdashi, Bhadra on earth

+2 Yoga Siddha all day+1 Anandadi: Shrivatsa 07:02–15:48+1 Auspicious nakshatra 07:02–15:48+1 Auspicious weekday0 Anandadi: Vajra 15:48–07:00 (10.03)−1 Panchaka all day−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:02–05:14 (10.03)−3 Krishna Chaturdashi 07:02–05:14 (10.03)−3 Bhadra on earth 07:02–16:13

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

Panchanga at sunrise 07:02

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Amavasya, Tryahasparsha
Month	Magha (amanta) · Phalguna (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Parabhava (No. 40) · Shaka 1888 · Vikram 2023 more
Festivals	Magha Amavasya

At sunrise 07:00

Tithi	30Amavasya (Purna, Pitris (ancestors)) · until 07:29 (11.03) more the tithi will also last until tomorrow’s sunrise (tryahasparsha)
Nakshatra	Shatabhisha, pada 3 (movable, Varuna, Rahu) · until 18:24 more
Yoga	Siddha (“perfected, accomplished”, auspicious) · until 07:22 more
Karana	Chatushpada (fixed, inauspicious) · until 18:20 more
Vara	Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Kumbha (Aquarius), Moon: Kumbha (Aquarius)

Changes during the day

from 07:22	yoga Sadhya
from 18:20	karana Naga
from 18:24	nakshatra Purva-Bhadra

Sun and Moon

Dawn	06:23
Sunrise	07:00
Noon	12:40
Sunset	18:21
End of twilight	18:58
Moonrise	07:24
Moonset	17:18
Day length	11 h 21 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise

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 (07:00–18:21) is good for sowing.
Chatushpada 07:00–18:20: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Naga 18:20–18:21: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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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 05:14–07:29 (11.03)
the tithi spans two sunrises — the first day is chosen by rule

Muhurta

Anandadi: Saumya 07:00–18:24 Anandadi: Dhwanksha 18:24–06:57 (11.03)

Dosha-free Panchaka: 02:37 (09.03)–03:27 (14.03)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	05:18–06:09
Abhijit Muhurta	12:18–13:03
Vijaya Muhurta	14:34–15:19
Godhuli	18:21–18:46
Pradosha	18:21–20:52
Nishitha	00:14–01:04 (11.03)
Amrita Kalam	10:25–12:11

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	11:15–12:40
Yamaganda	15:31–16:56
Gulika Kalam	08:25–09:50
Dur Muhurta	09:16–10:01, 13:03–13:48
Varjyam	01:33–03:21 (11.03)

Haircut and shaving

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

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

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

Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Shatabhisha; tithi Amavasya; lagna Kumbha 07:00, Mina 07:12, Mesha 07:53, Vrishabha 08:46, Mithuna 10:15, Karka 12:40, Simha 15:38

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Shatabhisha — gaining strength; Friday — universal respect.

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

Amavasya 07:00–18:21: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −1

Avoid starting important matters: Amavasya

+2 Yoga Siddha 07:00–07:22+1 Anandadi: Saumya 07:00–18:24+1 Auspicious nakshatra 07:00–18:24+1 Auspicious weekday−1 Panchaka all day−2 Tryahasparsha−3 Amavasya all day

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

Panchanga at sunrise 07:00

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Amavasya, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
Month	Magha (amanta) · Phalguna (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Parabhava (No. 40) · Shaka 1888 · Vikram 2023 more

At sunrise 06:57

Tithi	30Amavasya (Purna, Pitris (ancestors)) · until 07:29 more vriddhi: the same tithi also prevailed at yesterday’s sunrise
Nakshatra	Purva-Bhadra, pada 2 (fierce, Aja Ekapad - sunbeam or lightning strike, Jupiter) · until 21:15 more
Yoga	Sadhya (“attainable, amenable”, auspicious) · until 08:03 more
Karana	Naga (fixed, inauspicious) · until 07:29 more
Vara	Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Kumbha (Aquarius), Moon: Kumbha (Aquarius)

Changes during the day

from 07:29	tithi Shukla-pratipat
from 07:29	karana Kimstughna
from 08:03	yoga Shubha
from 20:42	karana Bava
from 21:15	nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra

Sun and Moon

Dawn	06:20
Sunrise	06:57
Noon	12:39
Sunset	18:23
End of twilight	19:00
Moonrise	07:31
Moonset	18:33
Day length	11 h 25 min

Sky

New moon (Amavasya)	07:29

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 07:29

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, Purva-Bhadra (06:57–18:23) is good for root crops.
Naga 06:57–07:29: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Kimstughna 07:29–18:23: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Muhurta

Anandadi: Kaladanda 06:57–21:15 Anandadi: Dhumra 21:15–06:54 (12.03)

Dosha-free Panchaka: 02:37 (09.03)–03:27 (14.03)
Gandanta (tithi): 07:03–07:56

Timings of the day

Favourable

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

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	09:49–11:14
Yamaganda	14:06–15:31
Gulika Kalam	06:57–08:23
Dur Muhurta	06:57–07:43, 07:43–08:29
Varjyam	none on this day

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: bad throughout the daytime

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

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

Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Purva-Bhadra; tithi Amavasya until 07:29, Shukla-pratipat from 07:29; lagna Kumbha 06:57, Mina 07:08, Mesha 07:49, Vrishabha 08:42, Mithuna 10:11, Karka 12:36, Simha 15:34

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

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

Amavasya 06:57–07:29: 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 = −5

Avoid starting important matters: Amavasya

+2 Yoga Shubha 08:03–06:54 (12.03)−1 Anandadi: Kaladanda 06:57–21:15−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Panchaka all day−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 06:57–21:15−3 Amavasya 06:57–07:29

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

Panchanga at sunrise 06:57

Summary	Best day — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Yoga Shubha
Month	Phalguna (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Parabhava (No. 40) · Shaka 1888 · Vikram 2023 more
Festivals	Chandra Darshan

At sunrise 06:54

Tithi	1Shukla-pratipat (Nanda, Brahma) · until 09:59 more
Nakshatra	Uttara-Bhadra, pada 2 (fixed, Ahirbudhyana (Serpent of the Deep - Milky Way under the horizon), Saturn) · until 00:18 (13.03) more
Yoga	Shubha (“goodness, happiness”, auspicious) · until 08:55 more
Karana	Bava (movable) · until 09:59 more
Vara	Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Kumbha (Aquarius), Moon: Mina (Pisces)

Changes during the day

from 08:55	yoga Shukla
from 09:59	tithi Shukla-dvitya
from 09:59	karana Balava
from 23:17	karana Kaulava
from 00:18 (13.03)	nakshatra Revati

Sun and Moon

Dawn	06:18
Sunrise	06:54
Noon	12:39
Sunset	18:25
End of twilight	19:02
Moonrise	07:37
Moonset	19:47
Day length	11 h 30 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 09:59

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Bhadra (06:54–18:25) is good for sowing.

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Festivals and periods

Chandra Darshan · Chandra (the Moon)

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

Rule: first visible lunar crescent, 18:25–19:47
Crescent Moon above the horizon after sunset: 18:25–19:47

Muhurta

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 06:54–00:18 (13.03)

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:54–09:59

Anandadi: Sthira 06:54–00:18 (13.03) Anandadi: Vardhamana 00:18–06:52 (13.03)

Dosha-free Panchaka: 02:37 (09.03)–03:27 (14.03)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	05:14–06:04
Abhijit Muhurta	12:17–13:03
Vijaya Muhurta	14:35–15:21
Godhuli	18:25–18:50
Pradosha	18:25–20:54
Nishitha	00:14–01:03 (13.03)
Amrita Kalam	18:53–20:42

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	16:59–18:25
Yamaganda	12:40–14:06
Gulika Kalam	15:32–16:59
Dur Muhurta	16:53–17:39
Varjyam	08:04–09:52

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 07:04–07:45, 08:38–18:25

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 07:04–07:45, 08:38–18:25
Cutting fingernails	average 07:04–07:45, 08:38–18:25
Cutting toenails	average 07:04–07:45, 08:38–15:30
Bathing, washing hair	average 07:04–07:45, 08:38–18:25

Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra; tithi Shukla-pratipat until 09:59, Shukla-dvitya from 09:59; lagna Kumbha 06:54, Mina 07:04, Mesha 07:45, Vrishabha 08:38, Mithuna 10:07, Karka 12:32, Simha 15:30

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Uttara-Bhadra — a good life; Sunday — physical well-being.

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 06:54–00:18 (13.03)+2 Yoga Shubha 06:54–08:55+1 Anandadi: Sthira 06:54–00:18 (13.03)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 06:54–00:18 (13.03)+1 Auspicious tithi 09:59–06:52 (13.03)0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:54–09:59 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Panchaka all day

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

Panchanga at sunrise 06:54

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Yoga Brahma, Anandadi: Matanga; cons: Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi), Panchaka
Month	Phalguna (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Parabhava (No. 40) · Shaka 1888 · Vikram 2023 more

At sunrise 06:52

Tithi	2Shukla-dvitya (Bhadra, Vidhatr) · until 12:38 more
Nakshatra	Revati, pada 1 (soft, Pushan (Prosperous), Mercury) · until 03:27 (14.03) more Gandamula
Yoga	Shukla (“bright, pure”, auspicious) · until 09:55 more
Karana	Kaulava (movable) · until 12:38 more
Vara	Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Kumbha (Aquarius), Moon: Mina (Pisces)

Changes during the day

from 09:55	yoga Brahma
from 12:38	tithi Shukla-tritya
from 12:38	karana Taitila
from 01:59 (14.03)	karana Gara
from 03:27 (14.03)	nakshatra Ashwini

Sun and Moon

Dawn	06:15
Sunrise	06:52
Noon	12:39
Sunset	18:27
End of twilight	19:04
Moonrise	07:42
Moonset	21:01
Day length	11 h 35 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 12:38

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 (06:52–18:27) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 03:27–06:49 (14.03)

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:52–12:38

Anandadi: Matanga 06:52–03:27 (14.03) Anandadi: Rakshasa 03:27–06:49 (14.03)

Dosha-free Panchaka: 02:37 (09.03)–03:27 (14.03)
Gandanta (nakshatra): 20:39–10:14 (14.03)
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Revati

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	05:12–06:02
Abhijit Muhurta	12:16–13:03
Vijaya Muhurta	14:35–15:22
Godhuli	18:27–18:52
Pradosha	18:27–20:55
Nishitha	00:13–01:03 (14.03)
Amrita Kalam	00:44–02:33 (14.03)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	08:19–09:46
Yamaganda	11:13–12:39
Gulika Kalam	14:06–15:33
Dur Muhurta	13:03–13:49, 15:22–16:08
Varjyam	13:52–15:41

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 07:00–07:41, 08:34–15:26

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

Cutting hair, shaving	good 07:00–07:41, 08:34–15:26
Cutting fingernails	good 07:00–07:41, 08:34–15:26
Cutting toenails	good 12:38–15:26
Bathing, washing hair	good 07:00–07:41, 08:34–15:26

Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Revati; tithi Shukla-dvitya until 12:38, Shukla-tritya from 12:38; lagna Kumbha 06:52, Mina 07:00, Mesha 07:41, Vrishabha 08:34, Mithuna 10:03, Karka 12:28, Simha 15:26

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Revati — increase in property; Monday — clear, bright complexion.

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = +2

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

+1 Yoga Brahma 09:55–06:49 (14.03)+1 Anandadi: Matanga 06:52–03:27 (14.03)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 06:52–03:27 (14.03)+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 06:52–12:38−1 Panchaka 06:52–03:27 (14.03)−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:52–12:38

Panchanga at sunrise 06:52

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Sankranti day, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
Month	Phalguna (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Parabhava (No. 40) · Shaka 1888 · Vikram 2023 more
Period	Kharmas
Festivals	Mina Sankranti

At sunrise 06:49

Tithi	3Shukla-tritya (Jaya, Vishnu) · until 15:19 more
Nakshatra	Ashwini, pada 1 (light, Ashwini Kumara, Ketu) · until 06:34 (15.03) more Gandamula
Yoga	Brahma (“Brahma, sacred knowledge”, auspicious) · until 10:57 more
Karana	Gara (movable) · until 15:19 more
Vara	Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Kumbha (Aquarius), Moon: Mesha (Aries)

Changes during the day

from 10:57	yoga Indra
from 15:19	tithi Shukla-chaturti
from 15:19	karana Vanija
from 04:38 (15.03)	karana Vishti
from 06:34 (15.03)	nakshatra Bharani

Sun and Moon

Dawn	06:13
Sunrise	06:49
Noon	12:39
Sunset	18:29
End of twilight	19:06
Moonrise	07:49
Moonset	22:17
Day length	11 h 39 min

Sky

Mina Sankranti	19:20 — the Sun enters Mina (Pisces)

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 15:19

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Festivals and periods

Mina Sankranti · Surya

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

Rule: by the moment of Sankranti, 12:39–18:29
on the day the Sun enters the sign

Kharmas

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:49–15:19 Amrita Siddhi Yoga 06:49–06:34 (15.03) Ravi Yoga 06:49–06:34 (15.03) Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 06:49–06:34 (15.03)

Anandadi: Amrita 06:49–06:34 (15.03) Anandadi: Musala 06:34–06:47 (15.03)

Bhadra in heaven: 04:38–17:55 (15.03); Bhadra Mukha 04:37–06:50 (15.03); Bhadra Puchha 16:35–17:55 (15.03)
Gandanta (nakshatra): 20:39 (13.03)–10:14
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Ashwini

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	05:10–06:00
Abhijit Muhurta	12:16–13:02
Vijaya Muhurta	14:36–15:22
Godhuli	18:29–18:54
Pradosha	18:29–20:57
Nishitha	00:13–01:02 (15.03)
Amrita Kalam	22:26–00:14 (15.03)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	15:34–17:02
Yamaganda	09:44–11:12
Gulika Kalam	12:39–14:07
Dur Muhurta	09:09–09:56, 23:24–00:13 (15.03)
Varjyam	02:03–03:51 (15.03)

Haircut and shaving

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

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

Cutting hair, shaving	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Bathing, washing hair	average 06:49–15:22

Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Ashwini; tithi Shukla-tritya until 15:19, Shukla-chaturti from 15:19; lagna Kumbha 06:49, Mina 06:56, Mesha 07:37, Vrishabha 08:30, Mithuna 09:59, Karka 12:24, Simha 15:22, Kanya 18:23

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Ashwini — joy; Tuesday — harm to longevity.

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

Shukla-chaturti 15:19–18:29: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Sankranti at 19:20 — 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 = +9

Avoid starting important matters: Sankranti day

+4 Amrita Siddhi Yoga 06:49–06:34 (15.03)+2 Yoga Brahma 06:49–10:57+2 Ravi Yoga 06:49–06:34 (15.03)+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:49–15:19+1 Anandadi: Amrita 06:49–06:34 (15.03)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 06:49–06:34 (15.03)+1 Auspicious tithi 06:49–15:190 Kharmas0 Surya Dagdha tithi 15:19–06:47 (15.03)−1 Rikta tithi 15:19–06:47 (15.03)−1 Gandanta 06:49–10:14−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Sankranti day

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

Panchanga at sunrise 06:49

Summary	Unfavourable day — many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower), Vaidhriti
Month	Phalguna (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Parabhava (No. 40) · Shaka 1888 · Vikram 2023 more
Period	Kharmas
Festivals	Vinayaka Chaturthi

At sunrise 06:47

Tithi	4Shukla-chaturti (Rikta, Yama) · until 17:55 more
Nakshatra	Bharani, pada 1 (fierce, Yama (Dharma-raja), Venus) · until 09:29 (16.03) more
Yoga	Indra (“Indra, lord”, auspicious) · until 11:55 more
Karana	Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 17:55 more
Vara	Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mina (Pisces), Moon: Mesha (Aries)

Changes during the day

from 11:55	yoga Vaidhriti
from 17:55	tithi Shukla-panchami
from 17:55	karana Bava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	06:10
Sunrise	06:47
Noon	12:38
Sunset	18:31
End of twilight	19:08
Moonrise	07:56
Moonset	23:34
Day length	11 h 44 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 17:55

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 (06:47–18:31) is good for root crops.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 06:47–17:55: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

Vinayaka Chaturthi · Ganesha

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

Rule: madhyahna vyapini: midday (the 3rd fifth of the daytime), 11:28–13:49
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Kharmas

Muhurta

Jwalamukhi Yoga 17:55–06:44 (16.03)

Anandadi: Kana all day

Bhadra in heaven: 04:38–17:55; Bhadra Mukha 04:37–06:50; Bhadra Puchha 16:35–17:55

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	05:08–05:58
Abhijit Muhurta	none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday
Vijaya Muhurta	14:36–15:23
Godhuli	18:31–18:56
Pradosha	18:31–20:58
Nishitha	00:13–01:02 (16.03)
Amrita Kalam	04:06–05:54 (16.03)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	12:39–14:07
Yamaganda	08:15–09:43
Gulika Kalam	11:11–12:39
Dur Muhurta	12:15–13:02
Varjyam	17:20–19:07

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 06:52–07:33, 08:26–15:18, 17:55–18:31

Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Bharani; tithi Shukla-chaturti until 17:55, Shukla-panchami from 17:55; lagna Kumbha 06:47, Mina 06:52, Mesha 07:33, Vrishabha 08:26, Mithuna 09:55, Karka 12:20, Simha 15:18, Kanya 18:19

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Bharani — 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:

Shukla-chaturti 06:47–17:55: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Vaidhriti 11:55–18:31: auspicious undertakings, including haircuts, are avoided during this yoga (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Unfavourable day · score S = −8

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

Avoid starting important matters: Vaidhriti

+2 Yoga Indra 06:47–11:55+1 Auspicious weekday0 Auspicious tithi 17:55–06:44 (16.03)0 Kharmas0 Jwalamukhi Yoga 17:55–06:44 (16.03)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra all day−2 Rikta tithi 06:47–17:55−2 Vishti (Bhadra) 06:47–17:55−3 Anandadi: Kana all day−3 Vaidhriti 11:55–06:44 (16.03)

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

Panchanga at sunrise 06:47

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Vaidhriti, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
Month	Phalguna (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Parabhava (No. 40) · Shaka 1888 · Vikram 2023 more
Period	Kharmas

At sunrise 06:44

Tithi	5Shukla-panchami (Purna, Soma) · until 20:13 more
Nakshatra	Bharani, pada 4 (fierce, Yama (Dharma-raja), Venus) · until 09:29 more
Yoga	Vaidhriti (“without support, discord”, inauspicious) · until 12:43 more
Karana	Bava (movable) · until 07:07 more
Vara	Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mina (Pisces), Moon: Mesha (Aries)

Changes during the day

from 07:07	karana Balava
from 09:29	nakshatra Krittika
from 12:43	yoga Vishkambha
from 20:13	tithi Shukla-shashti
from 20:13	karana Kaulava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	06:07
Sunrise	06:44
Noon	12:38
Sunset	18:33
End of twilight	19:10
Moonrise	08:06
Moonset	none
Day length	11 h 49 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 09:29

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, Bharani (06:44–09:29) is good for root crops.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Krittika (09:29–18:33) is good for root crops.

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Festivals and periods

Kharmas

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:44–20:13 Ravi Yoga 09:29–06:42 (17.03)

Jwalamukhi Yoga 06:44–09:29 Yamaghanta 09:29–06:42 (17.03) Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 20:13–06:42 (17.03)

Anandadi: Padma 06:44–09:29 Anandadi: Lumbaka 09:29–06:42 (17.03)

Gandanta (tithi): 19:46–20:38

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	05:06–05:55
Abhijit Muhurta	12:15–13:02
Vijaya Muhurta	14:37–15:24
Godhuli	18:33–18:57
Pradosha	18:33–20:59
Nishitha	00:13–01:02 (17.03)
Amrita Kalam	none on this day

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	14:07–15:36
Yamaganda	06:44–08:13
Gulika Kalam	09:41–11:10
Dur Muhurta	10:40–11:28, 15:24–16:11
Varjyam	22:45–00:31 (17.03)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 12:43–18:33

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 12:43–18:33
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 12:43–18:33
Bathing, washing hair	good 09:29–15:14, 18:15–18:33

Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Bharani until 09:29, Krittika from 09:29; tithi Shukla-panchami; lagna Kumbha 06:44, Mina 06:48, Mesha 07:29, Vrishabha 08:22, Mithuna 09:51, Karka 12:16, Simha 15:14, Kanya 18:15

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Bharani (until 09:29) — facing death (dangers); Krittika (from 09:29) — consumption (a wasting disease); Thursday — success.

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

Vaidhriti 06:44–12:43: auspicious undertakings, including haircuts, are avoided during this yoga (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = 0

Avoid starting important matters: Vaidhriti

+2 Ravi Yoga 09:29–06:42 (17.03)+1 Anandadi: Padma 06:44–09:29+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 06:44–20:130 Jwalamukhi Yoga 06:44–09:29 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Kharmas0 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:44–20:13 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Yamaghanta 09:29–06:42 (17.03) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Anandadi: Lumbaka 09:29–06:42 (17.03)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 06:44–09:29−3 Vaidhriti 06:44–12:43

Panchanga at sunrise 06:44

Summary	Unfavourable day — Yamaghanta
Month	Phalguna (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Parabhava (No. 40) · Shaka 1888 · Vikram 2023 more
Period	Kharmas
Festivals	Skanda Shashti

At sunrise 06:42

Tithi	6Shukla-shashti (Nanda, Kartikeya) · until 22:02 more
Nakshatra	Krittika, pada 4 (mixed, Agni, Sun) · until 12:01 more
Yoga	Vishkambha (“prop, bolt”, inauspicious) · until 13:12 more
Karana	Kaulava (movable) · until 09:12 more
Vara	Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mina (Pisces), Moon: Vrishabha (Taurus)

Changes during the day

from 09:12	karana Taitila
from 12:01	nakshatra Rohini
from 13:12	yoga Priti
from 22:02	tithi Shukla-saptami
from 22:02	karana Gara

Sun and Moon

Dawn	06:05
Sunrise	06:42
Noon	12:38
Sunset	18:35
End of twilight	19:12
Moonrise	08:19
Moonset	00:54
Day length	11 h 53 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 12:01

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Krittika (06:42–12:01) is good for root crops.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Rohini (12:01–18:35) is good for sowing.

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Festivals and periods

Skanda Shashti · Skanda (Murugan, Kartikeya)

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

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 20:13 (16.03)–22:02
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Kharmas

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 06:42–12:01 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:42–22:02 Ravi Yoga 03:39–06:39 (18.03)

Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 12:01–22:02 Yamaghanta 12:01–06:39 (18.03) Krakacha Yoga 22:02–06:39 (18.03) Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 22:02–06:39 (18.03)

Anandadi: Chhatra 06:42–12:01 Anandadi: Mitra 12:01–06:39 (18.03)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	05:04–05:53
Abhijit Muhurta	12:15–13:02
Vijaya Muhurta	14:37–15:25
Godhuli	18:35–18:59
Pradosha	18:35–21:00
Nishitha	00:13–01:01 (18.03)
Amrita Kalam	09:22–11:08

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	11:09–12:38
Yamaganda	15:37–17:06
Gulika Kalam	08:11–09:40
Dur Muhurta	09:04–09:52, 13:02–13:50
Varjyam	05:20–07:04 (18.03)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 06:44–07:25, 08:18–18:35

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 06:44–07:25, 08:18–18:35
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 06:44–07:25, 08:18–18:35
Bathing, washing hair	good 12:01–15:10, 18:11–18:35

Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Krittika until 12:01, Rohini from 12:01; tithi Shukla-shashti; lagna Kumbha 06:42, Mina 06:44, Mesha 07:25, Vrishabha 08:18, Mithuna 09:47, Karka 12:12, Simha 15:10, Kanya 18:11

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Krittika (until 12:01) — consumption (a wasting disease); Rohini (from 12:01) — destruction of all misfortunes; Friday — universal respect.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Unfavourable day · score S = +2

Strict prohibition: Yamaghanta

+2 Ravi Yoga 06:42–12:01+1 Anandadi: Chhatra 06:42–12:01+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious nakshatra 12:01–06:39 (18.03)0 Yoga Priti 13:12–06:39 (18.03)0 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 12:01–22:02 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Kharmas0 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:42–22:02 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−3 Yamaghanta 12:01–06:39 (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.

Panchanga at sunrise 06:42

Summary	Best day — Amrita Siddhi Yoga, Ravi Yoga; auspicious time — until 14:00
Month	Phalguna (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Parabhava (No. 40) · Shaka 1888 · Vikram 2023 more
Period	Kharmas · Holashtak

At sunrise 06:39

Tithi	7Shukla-saptami (Bhadra, Indra) · until 23:12 more
Nakshatra	Rohini, pada 3 (fixed, Prajapati (Brahma - Creator), Moon) · until 14:00 more
Yoga	Priti (“love, affection”, auspicious) · until 13:14 more
Karana	Gara (movable) · until 10:43 more
Vara	Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mina (Pisces), Moon: Vrishabha (Taurus)

Changes during the day

from 10:43	karana Vanija
from 13:14	yoga Ayushman
from 14:00	nakshatra Mrigashirsha
from 23:12	tithi Shukla-ashtami
from 23:12	karana Vishti

Sun and Moon

Dawn	06:02
Sunrise	06:39
Noon	12:37
Sunset	18:37
End of twilight	19:14
Moonrise	08:40
Moonset	02:15
Day length	11 h 58 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 14:00

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Rohini (06:39–14:00) is good for sowing.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Mrigashirsha (14:00–18:37) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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Festivals and periods

Kharmas
Holashtak

Muhurta

Amrita Siddhi Yoga 06:39–14:00 Ravi Yoga 06:39–14:00 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 06:39–14:00 Dwipushkar Yoga 14:00–23:12

Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:39–23:12

Anandadi: Shrivatsa 06:39–14:00 Anandadi: Vajra 14:00–06:36 (19.03)

Bhadra in heaven: 23:12–11:30 (19.03); Bhadra Puchha 01:02–02:15 (19.03); Bhadra Mukha 02:15–04:17 (19.03)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	05:02–05:51
Abhijit Muhurta	12:14–13:02
Vijaya Muhurta	14:38–15:26
Godhuli	18:37–19:01
Pradosha	18:37–21:01
Nishitha	00:13–01:01 (19.03)
Amrita Kalam	10:32–12:16, 06:00–07:42 (19.03)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	09:38–11:08
Yamaganda	14:08–15:38
Gulika Kalam	06:39–08:09
Dur Muhurta	06:39–07:27, 07:27–08:15
Varjyam	05:20–07:04, 19:54–21:35

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average throughout the daytime

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

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

Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Rohini until 14:00, Mrigashirsha from 14:00; tithi Shukla-saptami; lagna Kumbha 06:39, Mina 06:40, Mesha 07:21, Vrishabha 08:14, Mithuna 09:43, Karka 12:08, Simha 15:07, Kanya 18:08

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Rohini (until 14:00) — destruction of all misfortunes; Mrigashirsha (from 14:00) — abundance (well-being, prosperity); Saturday — decline of physical strength.

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 = +9

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

Auspicious time ends by 14:00

+4 Amrita Siddhi Yoga 06:39–14:00+2 Ravi Yoga 06:39–14:00+1 Anandadi: Shrivatsa 06:39–14:00+1 Auspicious nakshatra 06:39–14:00+1 Yoga Priti 06:39–13:14+1 Auspicious tithi 06:39–23:120 Dwipushkar Yoga 14:00–23:120 Holashtak0 Kharmas0 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:39–23:12 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Anandadi: Vajra 14:00–06:36 (19.03)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)

Panchanga at sunrise 06:39

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Anandadi: Saumya, Auspicious nakshatra; cons: Ashtami, Vishti (Bhadra)
Month	Phalguna (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Parabhava (No. 40) · Shaka 1888 · Vikram 2023 more
Period	Kharmas · Holashtak
Festivals	Masik Durgashtami

At sunrise 06:36

Tithi	8Shukla-ashtami (Jaya, Vasus) · until 23:36 more
Nakshatra	Mrigashirsha, pada 3 (soft, Soma (Chandra, Moon), Mars) · until 15:16 more
Yoga	Ayushman (“long-lived”, auspicious) · until 12:43 more
Karana	Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 11:30 more
Vara	Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mina (Pisces), Moon: Mithuna (Gemini)

Changes during the day

from 11:30	karana Bava
from 12:43	yoga Saubhagya
from 15:16	nakshatra Ardra
from 23:36	tithi Shukla-navami
from 23:36	karana Balava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	06:00
Sunrise	06:36
Noon	12:37
Sunset	18:39
End of twilight	19:16
Moonrise	09:14
Moonset	03:31
Day length	12 h 02 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 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, Mrigashirsha (06:36–15:16) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 06:36–11:30: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

Masik Durgashtami · Durga

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

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 23:12 (18.03)–23:36
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Kharmas
Holashtak

Muhurta

Anandadi: Saumya 06:36–15:16 Anandadi: Dhwanksha 15:16–06:34 (20.03)

Bhadra in heaven: 02:44–11:30; Bhadra Mukha 02:15–04:17

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	05:00–05:48
Abhijit Muhurta	12:14–13:02
Vijaya Muhurta	14:38–15:26
Godhuli	18:39–19:03
Pradosha	18:39–21:02
Nishitha	00:13–01:00 (20.03)
Amrita Kalam	06:00–07:42, 05:33–07:11 (20.03)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	17:09–18:39
Yamaganda	12:38–14:08
Gulika Kalam	15:38–17:09
Dur Muhurta	17:03–17:51
Varjyam	23:50–01:28 (20.03)

Haircut and shaving

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

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

Cutting hair, shaving	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Bathing, washing hair	average 06:36–07:17, 08:10–15:03, 18:04–18:39

Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Mrigashirsha until 15:16, Ardra from 15:16; tithi Shukla-ashtami; lagna Mina 06:36, Mesha 07:17, Vrishabha 08:10, Mithuna 09:39, Karka 12:05, Simha 15:03, Kanya 18:04

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Mrigashirsha (until 15:16) — abundance (well-being, prosperity); Ardra (from 15:16) — sadness; Sunday — physical well-being.

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

Shukla-ashtami 06:36–18:39: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = +1

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

+1 Anandadi: Saumya 06:36–15:16+1 Auspicious nakshatra 06:36–15:16+1 Yoga Ayushman 06:36–12:430 Holashtak0 Kharmas0 Anandadi: Dhwanksha 15:16–06:34 (20.03)0 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 15:16–06:34 (20.03)−1 Vishti (Bhadra) 06:36–11:30−1 Ashtami 06:36–23:36

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

Panchanga at sunrise 06:36

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Yoga Saubhagya, Auspicious weekday; cons: Rikta tithi, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
Month	Phalguna (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Parabhava (No. 40) · Shaka 1888 · Vikram 2023 more
Period	Kharmas · Holashtak

At sunrise 06:34

Tithi	9Shukla-navami (Rikta, Serpent (Naga)) · until 23:09 more
Nakshatra	Ardra, pada 3 (sharp, Rudra (Roaring, angry image of Shiva), Rahu) · until 15:45 more
Yoga	Saubhagya (“good fortune, marital happiness”, auspicious) · until 11:33 more
Karana	Balava (movable) · until 11:29 more
Vara	Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mina (Pisces), Moon: Mithuna (Gemini)

Changes during the day

from 11:29	karana Kaulava
from 11:33	yoga Shobhana
from 15:45	nakshatra Punarvasu
from 23:09	tithi Shukla-dashami
from 23:09	karana Taitila

Sun and Moon

Dawn	05:57
Sunrise	06:34
Noon	12:37
Sunset	18:41
End of twilight	19:18
Moonrise	10:07
Moonset	04:35
Day length	12 h 07 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 15:45

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Punarvasu (15:45–18:41) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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Kharmas
Holashtak

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 15:45–06:31 (21.03)

Anandadi: Kaladanda 06:34–15:45 Anandadi: Dhumra 15:45–06:31 (21.03)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:58–05:46
Abhijit Muhurta	12:13–13:02
Vijaya Muhurta	14:39–15:27
Godhuli	18:41–19:05
Pradosha	18:41–21:03
Nishitha	00:12–01:00 (21.03)
Amrita Kalam	05:33–07:11

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	08:05–09:36
Yamaganda	11:07–12:37
Gulika Kalam	14:08–15:39
Dur Muhurta	13:02–13:50, 15:27–16:16
Varjyam	03:34–05:08 (21.03)

Haircut and shaving

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

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

Cutting hair, shaving	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Bathing, washing hair	average 06:34–15:45, 18:00–18:41

Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Ardra until 15:45, Punarvasu from 15:45; tithi Shukla-navami; lagna Mina 06:34, Mesha 07:13, Vrishabha 08:06, Mithuna 09:35, Karka 12:01, Simha 14:59, Kanya 18:00

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Ardra (until 15:45) — sadness; Punarvasu (from 15:45) — strength of spirit (bravery, resilience); Monday — clear, bright complexion.

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

Shukla-navami 06:34–18:41: 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 = −1

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

+1 Yoga Saubhagya 06:34–11:33+1 Auspicious weekday0 Ravi Yoga 15:45–06:31 (21.03)0 Auspicious nakshatra 15:45–06:31 (21.03)0 Holashtak0 Kharmas−1 Anandadi: Kaladanda 06:34–15:45−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 06:34–15:45−2 Rikta tithi 06:34–23:09

Panchanga at sunrise 06:34

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Ravi Yoga, Anandadi: Sthira; cons: Krakacha Yoga, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
Month	Phalguna (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Parabhava (No. 40) · Shaka 1888 · Vikram 2023 more
Period	Kharmas · Holashtak

At sunrise 06:31

Tithi	10Shukla-dashami (Purna, Dharma) · until 21:51 more
Nakshatra	Punarvasu, pada 3 (movable, Aditi, Jupiter) · until 15:23 more
Yoga	Shobhana (“splendid, beautiful”, auspicious) · until 09:43 more
Karana	Taitila (movable) · until 10:36 more
Vara	Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mina (Pisces), Moon: Mithuna (Gemini)

Changes during the day

from 09:43	yoga Atiganda
from 10:36	karana Gara
from 15:23	nakshatra Pushya
from 21:51	tithi Shukla-ekadashi
from 21:51	karana Vanija

Sun and Moon

Dawn	05:54
Sunrise	06:31
Noon	12:37
Sunset	18:43
End of twilight	19:20
Moonrise	11:22
Moonset	05:21
Day length	12 h 12 min

Sky

Vernal equinox	10:37

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 15:23

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, Punarvasu (06:31–15:23) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Pushya (15:23–18:43) is good for sowing.

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Festivals and periods

Kharmas
Holashtak

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga all day

Krakacha Yoga 06:31–21:51 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 21:51–06:28 (22.03)

Anandadi: Sthira 06:31–15:23 Anandadi: Vardhamana 15:23–06:28 (22.03)

Gandanta (tithi): 21:29–22:13

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:56–05:44
Abhijit Muhurta	12:13–13:02
Vijaya Muhurta	14:39–15:28
Godhuli	18:43–19:07
Pradosha	18:43–21:04
Nishitha	00:12–00:59 (22.03)
Amrita Kalam	13:01–14:36

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	15:40–17:12
Yamaganda	09:34–11:06
Gulika Kalam	12:37–14:09
Dur Muhurta	08:57–09:46, 23:25–00:12 (22.03)
Varjyam	23:00–00:31 (22.03)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average throughout the daytime

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average throughout the daytime
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average throughout the daytime
Bathing, washing hair	average 06:31–07:09, 08:02–14:55, 17:56–18:43

Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Punarvasu until 15:23, Pushya from 15:23; tithi Shukla-dashami; lagna Mina 06:31, Mesha 07:09, Vrishabha 08:02, Mithuna 09:31, Karka 11:57, Simha 14:55, Kanya 17:56

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Punarvasu (until 15:23) — strength of spirit (bravery, resilience); Pushya (from 15:23) — increase in wealth; Tuesday — harm to longevity.

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = +2

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

+2 Ravi Yoga all day+1 Anandadi: Sthira 06:31–15:23+1 Auspicious nakshatra 06:31–15:23+1 Yoga Shobhana 06:31–09:43+1 Auspicious tithi 06:31–21:510 Holashtak0 Kharmas0 Yoga Atiganda 09:43–11:52−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−3 Krakacha Yoga 06:31–21:51

Panchanga at sunrise 06:31

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Bhadra on earth, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
Month	Phalguna (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Parabhava (No. 40) · Shaka 1888 · Vikram 2023 more
Period	Kharmas · Holashtak
Festivals	Amalaki Ekadashi

At sunrise 06:28

Tithi	11Shukla-ekadashi (Nanda, Rudra) · until 19:47 more
Nakshatra	Pushya, pada 3 (light, Brhaspati, Saturn) · until 14:14 more
Yoga	Atiganda (“great danger”, inauspicious) · until 07:14 more
Karana	Vanija (movable) · until 08:55 more
Vara	Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mina (Pisces), Moon: Karka (Cancer)

Changes during the day

from 07:14	yoga Sukarma
from 08:55	karana Vishti
from 14:14	nakshatra Ashlesha
from 19:47	tithi Shukla-dvadashi
from 19:47	karana Bava
from 04:10 (23.03)	yoga Dhriti

Sun and Moon

Dawn	05:52
Sunrise	06:28
Noon	12:36
Sunset	18:45
End of twilight	19:22
Moonrise	12:53
Moonset	05:51
Day length	12 h 16 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 14:14

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Pushya (06:28–14:14) is good for sowing.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 08:55–18:45: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

Amalaki Ekadashi · Vishnu

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

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 21:51 (21.03)–19:47
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Parana (breaking the fast): 06:26–08:54 (23.03)

Kharmas
Holashtak

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 06:28–14:14 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 19:47–06:26 (23.03)

Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 19:47–06:26 (23.03)

Anandadi: Matanga 06:28–14:14 Anandadi: Rakshasa 14:14–06:26 (23.03)

Bhadra on earth: 08:55–19:47; Bhadra Puchha 13:12–14:18; Bhadra Mukha 14:18–16:08

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:54–05:41
Abhijit Muhurta	none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday
Vijaya Muhurta	14:40–15:29
Godhuli	18:45–19:09
Pradosha	18:45–21:05
Nishitha	00:12–00:59 (23.03)
Amrita Kalam	08:08–09:39

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	12:37–14:09
Yamaganda	08:01–09:33
Gulika Kalam	11:05–12:37
Dur Muhurta	12:12–13:01
Varjyam	02:02–03:31 (23.03)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 06:28–07:05, 07:58–08:55

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 06:28–07:05, 07:58–08:55
Cutting fingernails	average 06:28–08:55
Cutting toenails	good 06:28–07:05, 07:58–08:55
Bathing, washing hair	good 06:28–07:05, 07:58–14:14

Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Pushya until 14:14, Ashlesha from 14:14; tithi Shukla-ekadashi; lagna Mina 06:28, Mesha 07:05, Vrishabha 07:58, Mithuna 09:27, Karka 11:53, Simha 14:51, Kanya 17:52

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Pushya (until 14:14) — increase in wealth; Ashlesha (from 14:14) — physical affliction (suffering); Wednesday — favour of the authorities.

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

Bhadra on earth 08:55–18:45: no shaving or haircuts during Vishti Karana (according to the Muhurta Chintamani, Bhadra does harm when it is on earth; in heaven and in the netherworld its influence on earth is weak).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = +4

Avoid starting important matters: Bhadra on earth

+2 Pushya 06:28–14:14+2 Ravi Yoga 06:28–14:14+1 Anandadi: Matanga 06:28–14:14+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 06:28–19:47+1 Yoga Sukarma 07:14–04:10 (23.03)0 Holashtak0 Kharmas0 Anandadi: Rakshasa 14:14–06:26 (23.03)0 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 14:14–06:26 (23.03)−3 Bhadra on earth 08:55–19:47

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

Panchanga at sunrise 06:28

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Anandadi: Amrita, Yoga Dhriti; cons: Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra), Fierce or sharp nakshatra
Month	Phalguna (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Parabhava (No. 40) · Shaka 1888 · Vikram 2023 more
Period	Kharmas · Holashtak
Festivals	Pradosha Vrat

At sunrise 06:26

Tithi	12Shukla-dvadashi (Bhadra, Sun (Ravi)) · until 17:02 more
Nakshatra	Ashlesha, pada 3 (sharp, Naga - the lord of snakes (Sharpa), Mercury) · until 12:22 more Gandamula
Yoga	Dhriti (“steadfastness, firmness”, auspicious) · until 00:35 (24.03) more
Karana	Bava (movable) · until 06:29 more
Vara	Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mina (Pisces), Moon: Karka (Cancer)

Changes during the day

from 06:29	karana Balava
from 12:22	nakshatra Magha
from 17:02	tithi Shukla-triodashi
from 17:02	karana Kaulava
from 00:35 (24.03)	yoga Shula
from 03:27 (24.03)	karana Taitila

Sun and Moon

Dawn	05:49
Sunrise	06:26
Noon	12:36
Sunset	18:47
End of twilight	19:24
Moonrise	14:31
Moonset	06:10
Day length	12 h 21 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 12:22	from 17:02

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Magha (12:22–18:47) is good for sowing, for root crops.

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Festivals and periods

Pradosha Vrat · Shiva

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

Kharmas
Holashtak

Muhurta

Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 06:26–12:22

Anandadi: Amrita 06:26–12:22 Anandadi: Musala 12:22–06:23 (24.03)

Gandanta (nakshatra): 06:54–17:49
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Ashlesha

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:52–05:39
Abhijit Muhurta	12:12–13:01
Vijaya Muhurta	14:40–15:30
Godhuli	18:47–19:11
Pradosha	18:47–21:07
Nishitha	00:12–00:58 (24.03)
Amrita Kalam	10:54–12:22

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	14:09–15:42
Yamaganda	06:26–07:59
Gulika Kalam	09:31–11:04
Dur Muhurta	10:33–11:22, 15:30–16:19
Varjyam	23:10–00:37 (24.03)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 06:26–07:02, 07:55–14:47, 17:02–18:47

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 06:26–07:02, 07:55–14:47, 17:02–18:47
Cutting fingernails	average 06:26–07:02, 07:55–14:47, 17:48–18:47
Cutting toenails	average 06:26–07:02, 07:55–14:47, 17:02–18:47
Bathing, washing hair	average 06:26–07:02, 07:55–14:47, 17:02–18:47

Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Ashlesha until 12:22, Magha from 12:22; tithi Shukla-dvadashi until 17:02, Shukla-triodashi from 17:02; lagna Mina 06:26, Mesha 07:02, Vrishabha 07:55, Mithuna 09:23, Karka 11:49, Simha 14:47, Kanya 17:48

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Ashlesha (until 12:22) — physical affliction (suffering); Magha (from 12:22) — loss of property; Thursday — success.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = −1

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

+1 Anandadi: Amrita 06:26–12:22+1 Yoga Dhriti 06:26–00:35 (24.03)+1 Auspicious weekday0 Auspicious tithi 17:02–06:23 (24.03)0 Holashtak0 Kharmas−1 Anandadi: Musala 12:22–06:23 (24.03)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 06:26–12:22−2 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 06:26–12:22

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

Panchanga at sunrise 06:26

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Ravi Yoga, Anandadi: Siddhi; cons: Anandadi: Kana, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
Month	Phalguna (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Parabhava (No. 40) · Shaka 1888 · Vikram 2023 more
Period	Kharmas · Holashtak

At sunrise 06:23

Tithi	13Shukla-triodashi (Jaya, God of Love) · until 13:46 more
Nakshatra	Magha, pada 4 (fierce, Pitris or Pitars - ancestors of the clan, forefathers, Ketu) · until 09:58 more Gandamula
Yoga	Shula (“spear, sharp pain”, inauspicious) · until 20:37 more
Karana	Taitila (movable) · until 13:46 more
Vara	Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mina (Pisces), Moon: Simha (Leo)

Changes during the day

from 09:58	nakshatra Purva-Phalguni
from 13:46	tithi Shukla-chaturdashi
from 13:46	karana Gara
from 20:37	yoga Ganda
from 23:59	karana Vanija

Sun and Moon

Dawn	05:46
Sunrise	06:23
Noon	12:36
Sunset	18:49
End of twilight	19:26
Moonrise	16:10
Moonset	06:24
Day length	12 h 26 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 09:58	from 13:46

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, Magha (06:23–09:58) is good for sowing, for root crops.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Phalguni (09:58–18:49) is good for root crops.
Shukla-chaturdashi 13:46–18:49: according to the Kalaprakashika, ploughing on Chaturdashi puts the owner’s life in danger.

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Festivals and periods

Kharmas
Holashtak

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 09:58–06:21 (25.03) Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 09:58–06:21 (25.03)

Anandadi: Siddhi 09:58–06:21 (25.03) Anandadi: Kana 06:23–09:58

Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Magha

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:50–05:37
Abhijit Muhurta	12:11–13:01
Vijaya Muhurta	14:41–15:30
Godhuli	18:49–19:12
Pradosha	18:49–21:08
Nishitha	00:12–00:58 (25.03)
Amrita Kalam	07:48–09:15, 01:31–02:56 (25.03)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	11:03–12:36
Yamaganda	15:43–17:16
Gulika Kalam	07:56–09:30
Dur Muhurta	08:52–09:42, 13:01–13:51
Varjyam	17:02–18:27

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 06:23–13:46

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 06:23–13:46
Cutting fingernails	average 06:23–06:58, 07:51–13:46
Cutting toenails	average 06:23–13:46
Bathing, washing hair	average 06:23–14:43, 17:44–18:49

Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Magha until 09:58, Purva-Phalguni from 09:58; tithi Shukla-triodashi until 13:46, Shukla-chaturdashi from 13:46; lagna Mina 06:23, Mesha 06:58, Vrishabha 07:51, Mithuna 09:19, Karka 11:45, Simha 14:43, Kanya 17:44

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Magha (until 09:58) — loss of property; Purva-Phalguni (from 09:58) — ill health; Friday — universal respect.

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

Shukla-chaturdashi 13:46–18:49: a Rikta and Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).

Cautions:

The Muhurta Chintamani warns: whoever shaves in Magha nakshatra 4 times a year puts their life in danger — frequent haircuts in this nakshatra are best avoided.
Friday: B. V. Raman advises against cutting nails (the rating above is the site’s summary, which uses the same weekdays for nails as for haircuts, so Friday counts as auspicious).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = +1

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

+2 Ravi Yoga 09:58–06:21 (25.03)+1 Anandadi: Siddhi 09:58–06:21 (25.03)+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 06:23–13:46+1 Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 09:58–06:21 (25.03)0 Holashtak0 Kharmas−1 Rikta tithi 13:46–06:21 (25.03)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 06:23–09:58−3 Anandadi: Kana 06:23–09:58

Panchanga at sunrise 06:23

Summary	Unfavourable day — many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower), Anandadi: Utpata
Month	Phalguna (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Parabhava (No. 40) · Shaka 1888 · Vikram 2023 more
Period	Kharmas · Holashtak
Festivals	Holika Dahan · Purnima Vrat

At sunrise 06:21

Tithi	14Shukla-chaturdashi (Rikta, Kali) · until 10:09 more
Nakshatra	Purva-Phalguni, pada 4 (fierce, Bhaga (Share, Distributor) - god of wealth and family, Venus) · until 07:10 more
Yoga	Ganda (“danger, knot”, inauspicious) · until 16:24 more
Karana	Vanija (movable) · until 10:09 more
Vara	Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mina (Pisces), Moon: Simha (Leo)

Changes during the day

from 07:10	nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni
from 10:09	tithi Purnima
from 10:09	karana Vishti
from 16:24	yoga Vriddhi
from 20:15	karana Bava
from 04:10 (26.03)	nakshatra Hasta

Sun and Moon

Dawn	05:44
Sunrise	06:21
Noon	12:35
Sunset	18:51
End of twilight	19:29
Moonrise	17:49
Moonset	06:34
Day length	12 h 30 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 07:10	from 10:09

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, Purva-Phalguni (06:21–07:10) is good for root crops.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Phalguni (07:10–18:51) is good for sowing.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 10:09–18:51: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Shukla-chaturdashi 06:21–10:09: according to the Kalaprakashika, ploughing on Chaturdashi puts the owner’s life in danger.

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Festivals and periods

Holika Dahan · Narasimha and Prahlada

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

Rule: pradosha vyapini: 3 muhurtas after sunset, 20:15–21:09
the tithi is free of Bhadra at the decisive time

Purnima Vrat · Chandra (the Moon)

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

Rule: madhyahna vyapini: midday (the 3rd fifth of the daytime), 11:21–13:51
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Purnima at sunrise (holy bath, charity): 26.03

Kharmas
Holashtak

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 06:21–07:10 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:21–10:09

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 10:09–06:18 (26.03) Yamaghanta 04:10–06:18 (26.03)

Anandadi: Lumbaka 06:21–07:10 Anandadi: Utpata 07:10–04:10 (26.03) Anandadi: Mrityu 04:10–06:18 (26.03)

Bhadra on earth: 10:09–12:26
Bhadra in the netherworld: 12:26–20:15; Bhadra Puchha 16:42–17:43; Bhadra Mukha 17:43–19:24
Gandanta (tithi): 06:00–06:40 (26.03)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:48–05:34
Abhijit Muhurta	12:11–13:01
Vijaya Muhurta	14:41–15:31
Godhuli	18:51–19:14
Pradosha	18:51–21:09
Nishitha	00:12–00:58 (26.03)
Amrita Kalam	21:52–23:16

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	09:28–11:02
Yamaganda	14:10–15:44
Gulika Kalam	06:21–07:54
Dur Muhurta	06:21–07:11, 07:11–08:01
Varjyam	13:28–14:52

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 07:47–14:39, 17:40–18:51

Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Purva-Phalguni until 07:10, Uttara-Phalguni from 07:10; tithi Shukla-chaturdashi until 10:09, Purnima from 10:09; lagna Mina 06:21, Mesha 06:54, Vrishabha 07:47, Mithuna 09:16, Karka 11:41, Simha 14:39, Kanya 17:40

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Purva-Phalguni (until 07:10) — ill health; Uttara-Phalguni (from 07:10) — destruction of all diseases; Saturday — decline of physical strength.

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

Shukla-chaturdashi 06:21–10:09: a Rikta and Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Purnima 10:09–18:51: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Bhadra on earth 10:09–12:26: no shaving or haircuts during Vishti Karana (according to the Muhurta Chintamani, Bhadra does harm when it is on earth; in heaven and in the netherworld its influence on earth is weak).

Cautions:

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

Unfavourable day · score S = −10

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

+1 Auspicious nakshatra 07:10–04:10 (26.03)0 Yoga Vriddhi 16:24–06:18 (26.03)0 Ravi Yoga 06:21–07:100 Holashtak0 Kharmas0 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:21–10:09 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 06:21–07:10−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 10:09–06:18 (26.03)−2 Rikta tithi 06:21–10:09−2 Vishti (Bhadra) 12:26–20:15−3 Anandadi: Utpata 07:10–04:10 (26.03)

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

Panchanga at sunrise 06:21

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Kshaya tithi, Gandanta
Month	Phalguna (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Parabhava (No. 40) · Shaka 1888 · Vikram 2023 more
Period	Kharmas
Festivals	Holi (Dhulandi) · Phalguna Purnima

At sunrise 06:18

Tithi	15Purnima (Purna, Vishvedevas) · until 06:20 more
Nakshatra	Hasta, pada 1 (light, Savitar (Animating, Awakening), Moon) · until 01:08 (27.03) more
Yoga	Vriddhi (“growth, increase”, auspicious) · until 12:06 more
Karana	Bava (movable) · until 06:20 more
Vara	Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mina (Pisces), Moon: Kanya (Virgo)

Changes during the day

from 06:20	tithi Krishna-pratipat (kshaya: not present at any sunrise)
from 06:20	karana Balava
from 12:06	yoga Dhruva
from 16:25	karana Kaulava
from 01:08 (27.03)	nakshatra Chitra
from 02:32 (27.03)	tithi Krishna-dvitya
from 02:32 (27.03)	karana Taitila

Sun and Moon

Dawn	05:41
Sunrise	06:18
Noon	12:35
Sunset	18:53
End of twilight	19:31
Moonrise	19:27
Moonset	06:42
Day length	12 h 35 min

Sky

Full moon (Purnima)	06:20

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 06:20

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Hasta (06:18–18:53) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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Festivals and periods

Holi (Dhulandi) · Krishna and Radha

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

Rule: relative to a neighbouring festival

Phalguna Purnima · Chandra (the Moon)

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

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 10:09 (25.03)–06:20
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Fast on the eve (Purnima Vrat): 25.03

Kharmas

Muhurta

Amrita Siddhi Yoga 06:18–01:08 (27.03) Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 06:18–01:08 (27.03) Dwipushkar Yoga 02:32–06:15 (27.03)

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:20–02:32 (27.03)

Anandadi: Manasa 06:18–01:08 (27.03) Anandadi: Padma 01:08–06:15 (27.03)

Gandanta (tithi): 06:00–06:40

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:46–05:32
Abhijit Muhurta	12:10–13:01
Vijaya Muhurta	14:42–15:32
Godhuli	18:53–19:16
Pradosha	18:53–21:10
Nishitha	00:12–00:57 (27.03)
Amrita Kalam	19:54–21:17

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	17:19–18:53
Yamaganda	12:36–14:10
Gulika Kalam	15:45–17:19
Dur Muhurta	17:13–18:03
Varjyam	11:30–12:54

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 06:20–06:50, 07:43–14:35, 17:36–18:53

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 06:20–06:50, 07:43–14:35, 17:36–18:53
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 06:20–06:50, 07:43–14:35, 17:36–18:53
Bathing, washing hair	average 06:18–06:50, 07:43–14:35, 17:36–18:53

Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Hasta; tithi Purnima until 06:20, Krishna-pratipat from 06:20; lagna Mina 06:18, Mesha 06:50, Vrishabha 07:43, Mithuna 09:12, Karka 11:37, Simha 14:35, Kanya 17:36

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

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

Purnima 06:18–06:20: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = +5

Avoid starting important matters: Kshaya tithi

+4 Amrita Siddhi Yoga 06:18–01:08 (27.03)+1 Anandadi: Manasa 06:18–01:08 (27.03)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 06:18–01:08 (27.03)+1 Yoga Vriddhi 06:18–12:06+1 Auspicious tithi 06:20–02:32 (27.03)0 Dwipushkar Yoga 02:32–06:15 (27.03)0 Kharmas0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:20–02:32 (27.03) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Gandanta 06:18–06:40−2 Kshaya tithi

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

Panchanga at sunrise 06:18

Summary	Unfavourable day — Visha Yoga (weekday, tithi and nakshatra), Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra)
Month	Phalguna (amanta) · Chaitra (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Parabhava (No. 40) · Shaka 1888 · Vikram 2023 more
Period	Kharmas

At sunrise 06:15

Tithi	2Krishna-dvitya (Bhadra, Vidhatr) · until 22:53 more
Nakshatra	Chitra, pada 1 (soft, Tvashtri (Heavenly Architect) or Vishwakarma (Vastu God), Mars) · until 22:16 more
Yoga	Dhruva (“fixed, constant (the Pole Star)”, auspicious) · until 07:49 more
Karana	Taitila (movable) · until 12:41 more
Vara	Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mina (Pisces), Moon: Kanya (Virgo)

Changes during the day

from 07:49	yoga Vyaghata
from 12:41	karana Gara
from 22:16	nakshatra Swati
from 22:53	tithi Krishna-tritya
from 22:53	karana Vanija
from 03:43 (28.03)	yoga Harshana

Sun and Moon

Dawn	05:38
Sunrise	06:15
Noon	12:35
Sunset	18:55
End of twilight	19:33
Moonrise	21:06
Moonset	06:51
Day length	12 h 40 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Chitra (06:15–18:55) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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Festivals and periods

Kharmas

Muhurta

Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 06:15–22:16 Visha Yoga (weekday, tithi and nakshatra) 06:15–22:16 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:15–22:53

Anandadi: Chhatra 22:16–06:13 (28.03) Anandadi: Mudgara 06:15–22:16

Surya Dagdha tithi: Krishna-dvitya

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:44–05:30
Abhijit Muhurta	12:10–13:01
Vijaya Muhurta	14:42–15:33
Godhuli	18:55–19:18
Pradosha	18:55–21:11
Nishitha	00:11–00:57 (28.03)
Amrita Kalam	16:38–18:02

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	07:50–09:25
Yamaganda	11:00–12:35
Gulika Kalam	14:10–15:45
Dur Muhurta	13:01–13:51, 15:33–16:23
Varjyam	08:11–09:35, 03:16–04:42 (28.03)

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 06:15–06:46, 07:39–14:31, 17:32–18:55

Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Chitra; tithi Krishna-dvitya; lagna Mina 06:15, Mesha 06:46, Vrishabha 07:39, Mithuna 09:08, Karka 11:33, Simha 14:31, Kanya 17:32

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

Unfavourable day · score S = −6

Strict prohibition: Visha Yoga (weekday, tithi and nakshatra)

+1 Auspicious nakshatra 06:15–22:16+1 Yoga Dhruva 06:15–07:49+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 06:15–22:530 Kharmas0 Yoga Vyaghata 07:49–10:48−1 Anandadi: Mudgara 06:15–22:16−1 Surya Dagdha tithi 06:15–22:53−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:15–22:53−3 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 06:15–22:16−3 Visha Yoga (weekday, tithi and nakshatra) 06:15–22:16

Panchanga at sunrise 06:15

Summary	Favourable day — Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Anandadi: Dhwaja; auspicious time — until 09:11
Month	Phalguna (amanta) · Chaitra (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Parabhava (No. 40) · Shaka 1888 · Vikram 2023 more
Period	Kharmas
Festivals	Angaraki Chaturthi (Bhalachandra)

At sunrise 06:13

Tithi	3Krishna-tritya (Jaya, Vishnu) · until 19:35 more
Nakshatra	Swati, pada 2 (movable, Waiu (Wind), Rahu) · until 19:44 more
Yoga	Harshana (“delighting”, auspicious) · until 23:56 more
Karana	Vanija (movable) · until 09:11 more
Vara	Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mina (Pisces), Moon: Tula (Libra)

Changes during the day

from 09:11	karana Vishti
from 19:35	tithi Krishna-chaturti
from 19:35	karana Bava
from 19:44	nakshatra Vishakha
from 23:56	yoga Vajra
from 06:05 (29.03)	karana Balava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	05:35
Sunrise	06:13
Noon	12:34
Sunset	18:57
End of twilight	19:35
Moonrise	22:46
Moonset	07:01
Day length	12 h 44 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Swati (06:13–18:57) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 09:11–18:57: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

Angaraki Chaturthi (Bhalachandra) · Ganesha

A Sankashti falling on a Tuesday — the day of Mars (Angaraka) — is the most favourable of all Sankashtis: a fast on this day is equated with observing every Sankashti of the year.

Rule: at moonrise, 22:46
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Kharmas

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:13–19:35

Anandadi: Dhwaja 06:13–19:44 Anandadi: Shrivatsa 19:44–06:10 (29.03)

Bhadra in the netherworld: 09:11–19:35; Bhadra Puchha 15:57–16:59; Bhadra Mukha 16:59–18:43

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:42–05:28
Abhijit Muhurta	12:10–13:01
Vijaya Muhurta	14:43–15:34
Godhuli	18:57–19:20
Pradosha	18:57–21:12
Nishitha	00:11–00:56 (29.03)
Amrita Kalam	11:51–13:17

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	15:46–17:22
Yamaganda	09:24–10:59
Gulika Kalam	12:35–14:11
Dur Muhurta	08:46–09:37, 23:27–00:11 (29.03)
Varjyam	00:51–02:18 (29.03)

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 06:13–06:42, 07:35–14:27, 17:28–18:57
Cutting toenails	average throughout the daytime
Bathing, washing hair	average throughout the daytime

Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Swati; tithi Krishna-tritya; lagna Mina 06:13, Mesha 06:42, Vrishabha 07:35, Mithuna 09:04, Karka 11:29, Simha 14:27, Kanya 17:28

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

Cautions:

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

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Day summary

Favourable day · score S = +3

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

Auspicious time ends by 09:11

+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:13–19:35+1 Anandadi: Dhwaja 06:13–19:44+1 Auspicious nakshatra 06:13–19:44+1 Yoga Harshana 06:13–23:56+1 Auspicious tithi 06:13–19:350 Kharmas−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−2 Vishti (Bhadra) 09:11–19:35

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

Panchanga at sunrise 06:13

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Anandadi: Prajapati, Auspicious weekday; cons: Rikta tithi
Month	Phalguna (amanta) · Chaitra (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Parabhava (No. 40) · Shaka 1888 · Vikram 2023 more
Period	Kharmas

At sunrise 06:10

Tithi	4Krishna-chaturti (Rikta, Yama) · until 16:44 more
Nakshatra	Vishakha, pada 2 (mixed, Indra and Agni, Jupiter) · until 17:40 more
Yoga	Vajra (“diamond, thunderbolt”, inauspicious) · until 20:33 more
Karana	Balava (movable) · until 16:44 more
Vara	Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mina (Pisces), Moon: Tula (Libra)

Changes during the day

from 16:44	tithi Krishna-panchami
from 16:44	karana Kaulava
from 17:40	nakshatra Anuradha
from 20:33	yoga Siddhi
from 03:32 (30.03)	karana Taitila

Sun and Moon

Dawn	05:33
Sunrise	06:10
Noon	12:34
Sunset	18:59
End of twilight	19:37
Moonrise	none
Moonset	07:13
Day length	12 h 49 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 16:44	from 17:40

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Vishakha (06:10–17:40) is good for sowing, for root crops.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Anuradha (17:40–18:59) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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Festivals and periods

Kharmas

Muhurta

Amrita Siddhi Yoga 17:40–06:07 (30.03) Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 17:40–06:07 (30.03)

Anandadi: Prajapati 06:10–17:40 Anandadi: Saumya 17:40–06:07 (30.03)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:40–05:25
Abhijit Muhurta	none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday
Vijaya Muhurta	14:43–15:34
Godhuli	18:59–19:22
Pradosha	18:59–21:13
Nishitha	00:11–00:56 (30.03)
Amrita Kalam	09:37–11:05

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	12:35–14:11
Yamaganda	07:46–09:22
Gulika Kalam	10:59–12:35
Dur Muhurta	12:09–13:00
Varjyam	21:25–22:55

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 16:44–18:59

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 16:44–18:59
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 16:44–18:59
Bathing, washing hair	good 17:40–18:59

Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Vishakha until 17:40, Anuradha from 17:40; tithi Krishna-chaturti until 16:44, Krishna-panchami from 16:44; lagna Mina 06:10, Mesha 06:38, Vrishabha 07:31, Mithuna 09:00, Karka 11:25, Simha 14:23, Kanya 17:24

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Vishakha (until 17:40) — loss of money; Anuradha (from 17:40) — loss of money. In general Anuradha is favourable, but not for the very first shaving, cutting or trimming of hair (“vapanam”); Wednesday — favour of the authorities.

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

Krishna-chaturti 06:10–16:44: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).

Cautions:

The Muhurta Chintamani warns: whoever shaves in Anuradha nakshatra 3 times a year puts their life in danger — frequent haircuts in this nakshatra are best avoided.
Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).

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Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = +1

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

+1 Anandadi: Prajapati 06:10–17:40+1 Auspicious weekday0 Amrita Siddhi Yoga 17:40–06:07 (30.03)0 Auspicious tithi 16:44–06:07 (30.03)0 Auspicious nakshatra 17:40–06:07 (30.03)0 Kharmas−2 Rikta tithi 06:10–16:44

Panchanga at sunrise 06:10

Summary	Best day — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Yoga Siddhi; auspicious time — until 16:12
Month	Phalguna (amanta) · Chaitra (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Parabhava (No. 40) · Shaka 1888 · Vikram 2023 more
Period	Kharmas
Festivals	Rang Panchami

At sunrise 06:07

Tithi	5Krishna-panchami (Purna, Soma) · until 14:30 more
Nakshatra	Anuradha, pada 3 (soft, Mitra (Friend), Saturn) · until 16:12 more
Yoga	Siddhi (“success, accomplishment”, auspicious) · until 17:40 more
Karana	Taitila (movable) · until 14:30 more
Vara	Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mina (Pisces), Moon: Vrischika (Scorpio)

Changes during the day

from 14:30	tithi Krishna-shashti
from 14:30	karana Gara
from 16:12	nakshatra Jyestha
from 17:40	yoga Vyatipata
from 01:37 (31.03)	karana Vanija

Sun and Moon

Dawn	05:30
Sunrise	06:07
Noon	12:34
Sunset	19:01
End of twilight	19:39
Moonrise	00:26
Moonset	07:31
Day length	12 h 53 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 14:30	from 16:12

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Anuradha (06:07–16:12) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Jyestha (16:12–19:01) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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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 16:44 (29.03)–14:30
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Kharmas

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:07–14:30 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 06:07–16:12 Ravi Yoga 16:12–06:05 (31.03)

Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 14:30–06:05 (31.03)

Anandadi: Ananda 06:07–16:12 Anandadi: Kaladanda 16:12–06:05 (31.03)

Gandanta (tithi): 14:08–14:52

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:38–05:23
Abhijit Muhurta	12:09–13:00
Vijaya Muhurta	14:43–15:35
Godhuli	19:01–19:24
Pradosha	19:01–21:14
Nishitha	00:11–00:55 (31.03)
Amrita Kalam	06:26–07:56

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	14:11–15:48
Yamaganda	06:07–07:44
Gulika Kalam	09:21–10:58
Dur Muhurta	10:25–11:17, 15:35–16:27
Varjyam	21:37–23:09

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 06:07–14:30, 17:20–17:40

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 06:07–14:30, 17:20–17:40
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 06:07–14:30, 17:20–17:40
Bathing, washing hair	good 06:07–06:34, 07:27–14:19

Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Anuradha until 16:12, Jyestha from 16:12; tithi Krishna-panchami until 14:30, Krishna-shashti from 14:30; lagna Mina 06:07, Mesha 06:34, Vrishabha 07:27, Mithuna 08:56, Karka 11:21, Simha 14:19, Kanya 17:20

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Anuradha (until 16:12) — loss of money. In general Anuradha is favourable, but not for the very first shaving, cutting or trimming of hair (“vapanam”); Jyestha (from 16:12) — loss (reduction) of landed property (real estate); Thursday — success.

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

Vyatipata 17:40–19:01: auspicious undertakings, including haircuts, are avoided during this yoga (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

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.
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).

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Day summary

Best day · score S = +11

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

Auspicious time ends by 16:12

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 06:07–16:12+2 Yoga Siddhi 06:07–17:40+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:07–14:30+1 Anandadi: Ananda 06:07–16:12+1 Auspicious nakshatra 06:07–16:12+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 06:07–14:300 Ravi Yoga 16:12–06:05 (31.03)0 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 14:30–06:05 (31.03) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Kharmas0 Anandadi: Kaladanda 16:12–06:05 (31.03)0 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 16:12–06:05 (31.03)0 Vyatipata 17:40–06:05 (31.03)

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

Panchanga at sunrise 06:07

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Vyatipata, Krakacha Yoga
Month	Phalguna (amanta) · Chaitra (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Parabhava (No. 40) · Shaka 1888 · Vikram 2023 more
Period	Kharmas

At sunrise 06:05

Tithi	6Krishna-shashti (Nanda, Kartikeya) · until 12:56 more
Nakshatra	Jyestha, pada 3 (sharp, Indra (Leader of the Gods), Mercury) · until 15:24 more Gandamula
Yoga	Vyatipata (“calamity, downfall”, inauspicious) · until 15:21 more
Karana	Vanija (movable) · until 12:56 more
Vara	Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mina (Pisces), Moon: Vrischika (Scorpio)

Changes during the day

from 12:56	tithi Krishna-saptami
from 12:56	karana Vishti
from 15:21	yoga Variyana
from 15:24	nakshatra Mula
from 00:25 (01.04)	karana Bava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	05:27
Sunrise	06:05
Noon	12:34
Sunset	19:03
End of twilight	19:41
Moonrise	01:59
Moonset	07:59
Day length	12 h 58 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 12:56

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Jyestha (06:05–15:24) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Mula (15:24–19:03) is good for sowing, for root crops.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 12:56–19:03: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Kharmas

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:05–12:56 Ravi Yoga 06:05–14:36 Ravi Yoga 15:24–06:02 (01.04)

Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 06:05–15:24 Krakacha Yoga 12:56–06:02 (01.04) Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 12:56–06:02 (01.04) Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 15:24–06:02 (01.04)

Anandadi: Chara 06:05–15:24 Anandadi: Sthira 15:24–06:02 (01.04)

Bhadra in heaven: 12:56–15:24
Bhadra in the netherworld: 15:24–00:25 (01.04); Bhadra Puchha 17:34–18:43; Bhadra Mukha 18:43–20:39
Gandanta (nakshatra): 09:32–21:19
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Jyestha

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:36–05:21
Abhijit Muhurta	12:08–13:00
Vijaya Muhurta	14:44–15:36
Godhuli	19:03–19:25
Pradosha	19:03–21:15
Nishitha	00:11–00:55 (01.04)
Amrita Kalam	06:54–08:26

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	10:57–12:34
Yamaganda	15:49–17:26
Gulika Kalam	07:42–09:20
Dur Muhurta	08:41–09:33, 13:00–13:52
Varjyam	none on this day

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 15:21–19:03

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 15:21–19:03
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 15:21–19:03
Bathing, washing hair	average 06:05–06:30, 07:23–19:03

Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Jyestha until 15:24, Mula from 15:24; tithi Krishna-shashti until 12:56, Krishna-saptami from 12:56; lagna Mina 06:05, Mesha 06:30, Vrishabha 07:23, Mithuna 08:52, Karka 11:17, Simha 14:15, Kanya 17:16

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Jyestha (until 15:24) — loss (reduction) of landed property (real estate); Mula (from 15:24) — ruin of the family; Friday — universal respect.

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

Vyatipata 06:05–15:21: 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).
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).

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Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −1

Avoid starting important matters: Vyatipata

+2 Ravi Yoga 06:05–14:36+1 Anandadi: Chara 06:05–15:24+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Ravi Yoga 15:24–06:02 (01.04)0 Yoga Variyana 15:21–06:02 (01.04)0 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 15:24–06:02 (01.04) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 06:05–15:24 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Kharmas0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 12:56–06:02 (01.04) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:05–12:56 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Vishti (Bhadra) 15:24–00:25 (01.04)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 06:05–15:24−1 Krakacha Yoga 12:56–06:02 (01.04)−3 Vyatipata 06:05–15:21

Panchanga at sunrise 06:05

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

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

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

Parabhava (No. 40 of 60, “defeat, decline”) — A year of defeat: losses and setbacks for the proud; a time for humility, caution and spiritual work.
Northern samvatsara: Siddharthi (No. 53)
Shaka Samvat 1888 · Vikram Samvat 2023 · Kali Yuga 5067
Next year — Plavanga, from the new moon before Ugadi (the start of Chaitra) 10.04.1967
In South India (Shaka Samvat, lunar reckoning) the years of the 60-year cycle follow one another without a break, and the name of the year changes at Ugadi — at the start of Chaitra, on the first tithi of the bright half.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Krishna-shashti
plowing the ground

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Wednesday
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Swati
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Vishakha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

Krishna-shashti
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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

Mina
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut

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

Vrishabha
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut

Mithuna
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut

Karka
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Vishti (movable)
Deity: Yama
Bhadra — the most inauspicious karana: weddings, journeys, purchases and any auspicious undertakings are avoided during it. It suits only harsh deeds: fighting enemies, demolition, removing obstacles.
A karana is half a tithi; there are 60 of them in a lunar month.

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

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

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

Krishna-saptami
soaking seeds is allowed, digging the ground

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

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

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

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

Krakacha Yoga
“Saw”: the tithi number and the weekday number (Sun = 1 … Sat = 7) add up to 13 — Sun and the 12th tithi, Mon and the 11th, Tue and the 10th, Wed and the 9th, Thu and the 8th, Fri and the 7th, Sat and the 6th. One of the worst yogas: auspicious activities are postponed.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Thursday
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Anuradha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-saptami
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Harshana (14) — “delighting”
Auspicious: festivals, joyful occasions, rest and recreation.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Krishna-ashtami
tillage and sowing are forbidden

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Friday
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Jyestha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-ashtami
0 — does not affect the haircut rating

Vajra (15) — “diamond, thunderbolt”
Inauspicious: sudden hindrances, a “lightning strike”; the first 3 ghatis (about 1 h 12 min) are skipped.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Gandamula
The Moon in Ashwini, Ashlesha, Magha, Jyeshtha, Mula or Revati — the nakshatras at the junctions of signs. For those born in them, tradition prescribes a pacifying rite; new undertakings call for caution.

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

How it is calculated: following the South Indian tradition (Tamil Nadu, Kerala), as Drik Panchang does — the daytime from sunrise to sunset (upper limb of the disc, with refraction) is divided into 8 parts, and Rahu Kalam is part 3 (Mon 2, Sat 3, Fri 4, Wed 5, Thu 6, Tue 7, Sun 8).
Another tradition — Kala Vela: the eighth parts of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order starting from the lord of the day, while the eighth part, the last before sunset, is “empty”, without a lord; in this tradition it is given to Rahu — today {y} (on Sundays it coincides with the calculation above).
Yet another tradition — printed panchangas: a nominal day of 6:00–18:00, so Rahu Kalam always falls at the same clock time — today 09:00–10:30; if the nominal 6:00–18:00 day is counted in local mean time — 09:29–10:59 by the clock. Far from India this is a rough approximation.
Using the rising and setting of the centre of the disc without refraction (old Siddhantic panchangas): {x}.
At night Rahu Kalam is usually not reckoned (the translator of the Kalaprakashika, 1917: “it occurs only in the daytime”); a few divide the night into 8 parts as well, but there is no generally accepted order of the night parts. In North India, Choghadiya is more often consulted to choose the hour.

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

How it is calculated: the eighths of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day; Yamaganda (Yamaghantaka) is Jupiter’s portion, today part 6. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 13:30–15:00.

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

How it is calculated: Saturn’s portion among the eighths of the daytime (planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day), today part 1. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 06:00–07:30. According to a note by the translator of the Kalaprakashika, Gulika is not considered inauspicious: it is even good for reaping, gathering grain, trade, medical treatment, repaying debts and a number of other activities; the view that whatever is begun during Gulika will repeat itself is a popular (mainly Tamil) belief.

Saturday
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Mula
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-navami
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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

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

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

Mula (19)
Meaning: Root
Symbol: Roots, elephant goad, lion's tail (panicle)
Deity: Nirriti (Goddess of Destruction or Alakshmi)
Type: sharp (tikshna, daruna) — For drastic actions: surgery, severing ties, taming, exorcism, fighting diseases and enemies; unsuitable for other auspicious undertakings (the exception is weddings: Mula is among the nakshatras for marriage).
Vimshottari lord: Ketu
Shakti: destroy, crush (also the ability to destroy destruction)

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

Ravi vara — Sun Day
Lord: Sun
This day is suitable for generosity, celebrations, holidays, performances and festivals. Meetings with high-ranking people and important government affairs are good to carry out on this day.

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

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

Krishna-dashami
any undertakings

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

How it is calculated: the eighths of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day; Yamaganda (Yamaghantaka) is Jupiter’s portion, today part 5. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 12:00–13:30.

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

How it is calculated: Saturn’s portion among the eighths of the daytime (planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day), today part 7. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 15:00–16:30. According to a note by the translator of the Kalaprakashika, Gulika is not considered inauspicious: it is even good for reaping, gathering grain, trade, medical treatment, repaying debts and a number of other activities; the view that whatever is begun during Gulika will repeat itself is a popular (mainly Tamil) belief.

Sunday
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Purva-Ashadha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-dashami
0 — does not affect the haircut rating

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Krishna-ekadashi
plowing, pruning and weeding

nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha
Planting and sowing are allowed.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Monday
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Uttara-Ashadha
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-ekadashi
0 — does not affect the haircut rating

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

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

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

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

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

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

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).

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Tuesday
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shravana
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-dvadashi
0 — does not affect the haircut rating

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

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

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

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

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

Krishna-trayodashi
no pruning or felling

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

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

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

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

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

Dhanishtha
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-trayodashi
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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

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

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

nakshatra 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

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

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

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

Shatabhisha
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-chaturdashi
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

nakshatra 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

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

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

Amavasya
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Shukla-pratipat
digging, plowing, planting trees

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

Purva-Bhadra
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-pratipat
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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

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

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

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

nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra
Planting and sowing are allowed.

Shukla-pratipat
digging, plowing, planting trees

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

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

Uttara-Bhadra
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-dvitya
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

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

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

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

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

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

Shukla-tritya
any undertakings

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

Revati
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-tritya
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

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

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

The Sun’s entry into a new sidereal sign — the start of a solar month. The time around this moment (Punya Kala) is favourable for holy baths, dana and worship of the Sun.

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

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

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

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

Ashwini
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-chaturti
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Kanya
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut

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

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

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

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

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

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

Shukla-panchami
do not fell trees, any undertakings

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

Bharani
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-panchami
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

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

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

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

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

Shukla-panchami
do not fell trees, any undertakings

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

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

Krittika
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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

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

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

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

Shukla-shashti
plowing the ground

nakshatra Rohini
Planting and sowing are allowed.

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

Rohini
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-shashti
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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

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

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

nakshatra Rohini
Planting and sowing are allowed.

Shukla-saptami
soaking seeds is allowed, farming

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

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

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.

Mrigashirsha
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-saptami
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

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

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

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

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

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

Shukla-ashtami
tillage and sowing are forbidden

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

Ardra
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-ashtami
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Punarvasu
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-navami
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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

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

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

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

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

Shukla-dashami
any undertakings

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

Pushya
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-dashami
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

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

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

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

Ashlesha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-ekadashi
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Shukla-dvadashi
neutral

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

Shukla-triodashi
no pruning or felling

Magha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-dvadashi
0 — does not affect the haircut rating

Shukla-triodashi
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

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

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

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

Purva-Phalguni
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-chaturdashi
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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

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

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

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

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

nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni
Planting and sowing are allowed.

Purnima
sowing seeds, any undertakings

Uttara-Phalguni
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Purnima
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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

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

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

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

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

Purnima
sowing seeds, any undertakings

Krishna-pratipat
digging, plowing, planting trees

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

Hasta
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-pratipat
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Visha Yoga (weekday, tithi and nakshatra)
“Cobra venom”: a triple combination of weekday, tithi and nakshatra (Sun — 5th + Krittika, Mon — 2nd + Chitra, Tue — 15th + Rohini, Wed — 7th + Bharani, Thu — 13th + Anuradha, Fri — 6th + Shravana, Sat — 8th + Revati). The strongest of the kuyogas: the day is unfavourable for any activity.

Chitra
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-dvitya
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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

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

Krishna-tritya
any undertakings

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

Krishna-tritya
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

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

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

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

Krishna-panchami
any undertakings

Krishna-chaturti
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-panchami
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

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

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

Krishna-panchami
any undertakings

Krishna-shashti
plowing the ground

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

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

Krishna-shashti
plowing the ground

Krishna-saptami
soaking seeds is allowed, digging the ground