Panchanga Calendar

March 2057

SamvatsaraDhata (10)MonthMagha → Phalguna from 6.03RituShishiraAyanaUttarayanaPlace55°45′ N 37°35′ E, UTC+3 changeAyanamsaLahiri

March 2057 falls, in the lunar calendar (amanta), within the months Magha (until 5.03), Phalguna (from 6.03). Periods: 12–20.03 — Holashtak; from 14.03 — Kharmas. Major festivals: 3.03 Maha Shivaratri; 20.03 Holika Dahan; 21.03 Holi (Dhulandi).

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Wed

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Fri

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Sun

1PAsh11Vijaya Ekadashi

2UAsh12until 09:03

3Shra13Maha Shivaratri

4Dhan14

5Shat30Somvati Amavasya

6PBh1Chandra Darshan

7UBh2

8Rev3after 15:23

9Ashw4after 17:20

10Bhar5Skanda Shashti

11Krit6

12Roh7

13Mrig8Masik Durgashtami

14Ard9Mina Sankranti

15Ard10after 07:33

16Pun11until 09:45

17Push11Amalaki Ekadashi

18Ashl12Pradosha

19Mag13

20PPh15Holika Dahan

21UPh1Holi

22Has2after 08:32

23Chit3Sankashti

24Vish4

25Anu5Rang Panchami

26Jye6

27Mul7Kalashtami

28PAsh8Sheetala Ashtami

29UAsh9

30Shra11Papmochani

31Dhan12Ekadashi Vaish.

Day ratingBest daysFavourableOrdinaryAvoid new venturesUnfavourable

Markersafter / until HH:MM

Moon5Waxing Moon5Waning Moon15Purnima30Amavasya

Nakshatra typesfixedsoftlightmovablesharpfiercemixed

Icons this month (18)

EkadashiPradoshaMaha Shivaratriday of Amavasya (ancestor rites)Chandra DarshanVinayaka ChaturthiSkanda ShashtiGoddess (Durga, Kali)SankrantiHolika DahanVernal equinoxday of Purnima (full moon fast and puja)Holimoment of the full moon (see the time in the “Sky this month” card)SankashtiKalashtamiSheetala AshtamiDwipushkar Yoga

How to read the calendar

Cell colour — the day’s rating for new undertakings: maroon — best days, green — favourable, light — ordinary, grey — avoid starting important matters, pink — unfavourable. The circle shows the tithi number at sunrise (outlined — waxing Moon, filled — waning); top right — the nakshatra at sunrise and its type icon. Click a day to open the full panchanga of the day.

Best days

8.03 Thu — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Yoga Brahma, Anandadi: Mitra after 15:23
Ashwini (light): for quick matters: trade, healing, study, travel, purchases and starting a business.
12.03 Mon — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Anandadi: Vardhamana, Auspicious nakshatra
Rohini (fixed): for what is firm and lasting: laying house foundations, housewarming, planting, weddings, taking office, long-term projects.
15.03 Thu — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Ravi Yoga, Anandadi: Siddhi after 07:33
Punarvasu (movable): for journeys and moving house, buying vehicles, gardening, quick and temporary changes.
21.03 Wed — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Anandadi: Vardhamana, Auspicious nakshatra after 10:08
Hasta (light): for quick matters: trade, healing, study, travel, purchases and starting a business.
30.03 Fri — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Yoga Siddha, Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi)
Shravana (movable): for journeys and moving house, buying vehicles, gardening, quick and temporary changes.

Festivals

1.03 Thu Vijaya Ekadashi
2.03 Fri Pradosha Vrat
3.03 Sat Maha Shivaratri
5.03 Mon Magha Amavasya
5.03 Mon Somvati Amavasya
6.03 Tue Chandra Darshan
9.03 Fri Vinayaka Chaturthi
10.03 Sat Skanda Shashti
13.03 Tue Masik Durgashtami
14.03 Wed Mina Sankranti
17.03 Sat Amalaki Ekadashi
18.03 Sun Pradosha Vrat
20.03 Tue Holika Dahan
20.03 Tue Phalguna Purnima
21.03 Wed Holi (Dhulandi)
23.03 Fri Sankashti Chaturthi (Bhalachandra)
25.03 Sun Rang Panchami
27.03 Tue Kalashtami
28.03 Wed Sheetala Ashtami (Basoda)
30.03 Fri Papmochani Ekadashi
31.03 Sat Papmochani Ekadashi — Vaishnava fast

Special muhurta yogas

2.03 Fri Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 14:48–07:14 (03.03)
3.03 Sat Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 07:14–13:57
6.03 Tue Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 13:19–07:04 (07.03)
8.03 Thu Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day
9.03 Fri Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 06:59–17:20
11.03 Sun Tripushkar Yoga 20:38–22:42
12.03 Mon Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day
12.03 Mon Amrita Siddhi Yoga 01:47–06:49 (13.03)
15.03 Thu Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 07:33–06:41 (16.03)
16.03 Fri Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 06:41–09:45
21.03 Wed Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 10:08–06:25 (22.03)
30.03 Fri Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 06:04–20:16
31.03 Sat Dwipushkar Yoga 06:02–20:10

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

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

Avoid starting important matters

1.03 Thu — Vyatipata, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
4.03 Sun — Krishna Chaturdashi, Panchaka, Anandadi: Rakshasa
5.03 Mon — Amavasya, Panchaka, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
10.03 Sat — many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower), Vaidhriti, Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) (unfavourable day)
14.03 Wed — Sankranti day, Krakacha Yoga, Rikta tithi
17.03 Sat — Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra), Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn), Fierce or sharp nakshatra
18.03 Sun — Yamaghanta, Fierce or sharp nakshatra, Gandanta (unfavourable day)
19.03 Mon — Kshaya tithi, Rikta tithi, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
20.03 Tue — Bhadra on earth, Fierce or sharp nakshatra, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
25.03 Sun — Anandadi: Mrityu, Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) (unfavourable day)
26.03 Mon — Vyatipata, Fierce or sharp nakshatra, Vishti (Bhadra)
27.03 Tue — Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra), Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Hutashana Yoga
28.03 Wed — many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower), Krakacha Yoga, Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) (unfavourable day)
29.03 Thu — Kshaya tithi, Rikta tithi, Anandadi: Dhwanksha

Sky this month

5.03 New moon (Amavasya) 14:25
14.03 Mina Sankranti 21:10 — the Sun enters Mina (Pisces)
20.03 Vernal equinox 06:08
21.03 Full moon (Purnima) 03:45
There are no eclipses this month.

Periods

12–20.03 Holashtak
from 14.03 Kharmas
4.03 01:37 – 8.03 15:23 Mrityu Panchaka
31.03 08:11 – 4.04 23:24 Mrityu Panchaka

Samvatsara and month

Dhata (No. 10, “creator, sustainer”) — A moderate year: an abundance of medicinal herbs, attention to health; success without excess. more

Northern samvatsara: Vikriti. Shaka Samvat 1978, Vikram Samvat 2113, Kali Yuga 5157.

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	Avoid starting important matters — Vyatipata, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
Month	Magha (amanta) · Phalguna (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Dhata (No. 10) · Shaka 1978 · Vikram 2113 more
Festivals	Vijaya Ekadashi

At sunrise 07:19

Tithi	11Krishna-ekadashi (Nanda, Rudra) · until 19:44 more
Nakshatra	Purva-Ashadha, pada 3 (fierce, Varuna, Venus) · until 15:50 more
Yoga	Vyatipata (“calamity, downfall”, inauspicious) · until 21:01 more
Karana	Bava (movable) · until 08:38 more
Vara	Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Kumbha (Aquarius), Moon: Dhanu (Sagittarius)

Changes during the day

from 08:38	karana Balava
from 15:50	nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha
from 19:44	tithi Krishna-dvadashi
from 19:44	karana Kaulava
from 21:01	yoga Variyana
from 06:51 (02.03)	karana Taitila

Sun and Moon

Dawn	06:42
Sunrise	07:19
Noon	12:41
Sunset	18:04
End of twilight	18:42
Moonrise	05:34
Moonset	12:41
Day length	10 h 45 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 15:50

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 (07:19–15:50) is good for root crops.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Ashadha (15:50–18:04) is good for sowing.

more — lunar calendar for gardeners

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 21:34 (28.02)–19:44
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Parana (breaking the fast): 07:17–09:27 (02.03)

Muhurta

Anandadi: Prajapati 07:19–15:50 Anandadi: Saumya 15:50–07:17 (02.03)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	05:33–06:26
Abhijit Muhurta	12:20–13:03
Vijaya Muhurta	14:29–15:12
Godhuli	18:04–18:31
Pradosha	18:04–20:43
Nishitha	00:14–01:07 (02.03)
Amrita Kalam	11:16–12:47

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	14:03–15:23
Yamaganda	07:19–08:40
Gulika Kalam	10:01–11:21
Dur Muhurta	10:54–11:37, 15:12–15:55
Varjyam	23:29–01:01 (02.03)

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	good 07:44–08:25, 09:19–16:16

Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Purva-Ashadha until 15:50, Uttara-Ashadha from 15:50; tithi Krishna-ekadashi; lagna Kumbha 07:19, Mina 07:44, Mesha 08:25, Vrishabha 09:19, Mithuna 10:50, Karka 13:18, Simha 16:16

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Purva-Ashadha (until 15:50) — ruin of the family; Uttara-Ashadha (from 15:50) — improved health; Thursday — success.

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

Vyatipata 07:19–18:04: 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).

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

+1 Anandadi: Prajapati 07:19–15:50+1 Auspicious weekday0 Auspicious nakshatra 15:50–07:17 (02.03)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 07:19–15:50−3 Vyatipata 07:19–21:01

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

Panchanga at sunrise 07:19

Summary	Favourable day — Auspicious nakshatra, Yoga Variyana; auspicious time — until 09:03
Month	Magha (amanta) · Phalguna (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Dhata (No. 10) · Shaka 1978 · Vikram 2113 more
Festivals	Pradosha Vrat

At sunrise 07:17

Tithi	12Krishna-dvadashi (Bhadra, Sun (Ravi)) · until 18:01 more
Nakshatra	Uttara-Ashadha, pada 3 (fixed, Vishva-Deva (All Gods), Sun) · until 14:48 more
Yoga	Variyana (“excellent, best”, auspicious) · until 18:28 more
Karana	Taitila (movable) · until 18:01 more
Vara	Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Kumbha (Aquarius), Moon: Makara (Capricorn)

Changes during the day

from 14:48	nakshatra Shravana
from 18:01	tithi Krishna-trayodashi
from 18:01	karana Gara
from 18:28	yoga Parigha
from 05:14 (03.03)	karana Vanija

Sun and Moon

Dawn	06:40
Sunrise	07:17
Noon	12:41
Sunset	18:06
End of twilight	18:44
Moonrise	06:22
Moonset	13:54
Day length	10 h 49 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 14:48	from 18:01

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, Uttara-Ashadha (07:17–14:48) is good for sowing.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Shravana (14:48–18:06) is good for sowing.

more — lunar calendar for gardeners

Festivals and periods

Pradosha Vrat · Shiva

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

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

Muhurta

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 14:48–07:14 (03.03)

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:17–18:01

Anandadi: Ananda 07:17–09:03 Anandadi: Kaladanda 09:03–16:20 Anandadi: Dhumra 16:20–07:14 (03.03)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	05:31–06:24
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 (03.03)
Amrita Kalam	08:41–10:12, 03:55–05:28 (03.03)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	11:20–12:42
Yamaganda	15:24–16:45
Gulika Kalam	08:38–09:59
Dur Muhurta	09:27–10:10, 13:03–13:47
Varjyam	18:39–20:12

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 07:40–08:21, 09:15–16:12

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

Cutting hair, shaving	good 07:40–08:21, 09:15–16:12
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	good 07:40–08:21, 09:15–16:12
Bathing, washing hair	good 07:40–08:21, 09:15–16:12

Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha until 14:48, Shravana from 14:48; tithi Krishna-dvadashi until 18:01, Krishna-trayodashi from 18:01; lagna Kumbha 07:17, Mina 07:40, Mesha 08:21, Vrishabha 09:15, Mithuna 10:46, Karka 13:14, Simha 16:12

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Uttara-Ashadha (until 14:48) — improved health; Shravana (from 14:48) — bodily development (physical growth); Friday — universal respect.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Favourable day · score S = +3

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

Auspicious time ends by 09:03

+1 Auspicious nakshatra 07:17–14:48+1 Yoga Variyana 07:17–18:28+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 14:48–07:14 (03.03)0 Anandadi: Ananda 07:17–09:030 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:17–18:01 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Anandadi: Kaladanda 09:03–16:20

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	Favourable day — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Anandadi: Sthira; auspicious time — until 13:57
Month	Magha (amanta) · Phalguna (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Dhata (No. 10) · Shaka 1978 · Vikram 2113 more
Festivals	Maha Shivaratri

At sunrise 07:14

Tithi	13Krishna-trayodashi (Jaya, God of Love) · until 16:31 more
Nakshatra	Shravana, pada 3 (movable, Shri Vishnu, Moon) · until 13:57 more
Yoga	Parigha (“bolt, barrier”, inauspicious) · until 16:04 more
Karana	Vanija (movable) · until 16:31 more
Vara	Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Kumbha (Aquarius), Moon: Makara (Capricorn)

Changes during the day

from 13:57	nakshatra Dhanishtha
from 16:04	yoga Shiva
from 16:31	tithi Krishna-chaturdashi
from 16:31	karana Vishti
from 03:52 (04.03)	karana Shakuni

Sun and Moon

Dawn	06:37
Sunrise	07:14
Noon	12:41
Sunset	18:09
End of twilight	18:46
Moonrise	06:58
Moonset	15:14
Day length	10 h 54 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 13:57	from 16:31

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 (07:14–13:57) is good for sowing.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 16:31–18:09: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Krishna-chaturdashi 16:31–18:09: according to the Kalaprakashika, ploughing on Chaturdashi puts the owner’s life in danger.

more — lunar calendar for gardeners

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, 00:14–01:06 (04.03)
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Muhurta

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 07:14–13:57 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 16:31–07:12 (04.03)

Anandadi: Sthira 07:14–13:57 Anandadi: Vardhamana 13:57–07:12 (04.03)

Bhadra in the netherworld: 16:31–01:37 (04.03); Bhadra Mukha 16:31–18:25
Bhadra on earth: 01:37–03:52 (04.03); Bhadra Puchha 02:46–03:54 (04.03)
Mrityu Panchaka: 01:37 (04.03)–15:23 (08.03)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	05:29–06:22
Abhijit Muhurta	12:20–13:03
Vijaya Muhurta	14:31–15:14
Godhuli	18:09–18:35
Pradosha	18:09–20:45
Nishitha	00:14–01:06 (04.03)
Amrita Kalam	03:13–04:46 (04.03)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	09:58–11:20
Yamaganda	14:03–15:25
Gulika Kalam	07:14–08:36
Dur Muhurta	07:14–07:58, 07:58–08:42
Varjyam	17:51–19:24

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 07:36–08:17, 09:11–16:08

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 07:36–08:17, 09:11–16:08
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 07:36–08:17, 09:11–16:08
Bathing, washing hair	average 07:36–08:17, 09:11–16:08

Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Shravana until 13:57, Dhanishtha from 13:57; tithi Krishna-trayodashi until 16:31, Krishna-chaturdashi from 16:31; lagna Kumbha 07:14, Mina 07:36, Mesha 08:17, Vrishabha 09:11, Mithuna 10:42, Karka 13:10, Simha 16:08

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Shravana (until 13:57) — bodily development (physical growth); Dhanishtha (from 13:57) — longevity (increased vitality); Saturday — decline of physical strength.

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

Krishna-chaturdashi 16:31–18:09: a Rikta and Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Favourable day · score S = +4

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

Auspicious time ends by 13:57

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 07:14–13:57+1 Anandadi: Sthira 07:14–13:57+1 Auspicious nakshatra 07:14–13:570 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 16:31–07:12 (04.03)0 Yoga Shiva 16:04–07:12 (04.03)0 Vishti (Bhadra) 16:31–01:37 (04.03)0 Krishna Chaturdashi 16:31–07:12 (04.03)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)

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

Panchanga at sunrise 07:14

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Krishna Chaturdashi, Panchaka
Month	Magha (amanta) · Phalguna (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Dhata (No. 10) · Shaka 1978 · Vikram 2113 more

At sunrise 07:12

Tithi	14Krishna-chaturdashi (Rikta, Kali) · until 15:17 more
Nakshatra	Dhanishtha, pada 3 (movable, Vasu (kind) - 8 phenomena of nature, assistants of Indra, Mars) · until 13:21 more
Yoga	Shiva (“auspicious, benevolent”, auspicious) · until 13:53 more
Karana	Shakuni (fixed, inauspicious) · until 15:17 more
Vara	Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Kumbha (Aquarius), Moon: Kumbha (Aquarius)

Changes during the day

from 13:21	nakshatra Shatabhisha
from 13:53	yoga Siddha
from 15:17	tithi Amavasya
from 15:17	karana Chatushpada
from 02:48 (05.03)	karana Naga

Sun and Moon

Dawn	06:35
Sunrise	07:12
Noon	12:41
Sunset	18:11
End of twilight	18:48
Moonrise	07:24
Moonset	16:37
Day length	10 h 58 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 13:21	from 15:17

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Shatabhisha (13:21–18:11) is good for sowing.
Shakuni 07:12–15:17: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it (it is suitable for sowing).
Chatushpada 15:17–18:11: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Krishna-chaturdashi 07:12–15:17: according to the Kalaprakashika, ploughing on Chaturdashi puts the owner’s life in danger.

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Muhurta

Anandadi: Matanga 07:12–13:21 Anandadi: Rakshasa 13:21–07:09 (05.03)

Mrityu Panchaka: 01:37–15:23 (08.03)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	05:27–06:20
Abhijit Muhurta	12:19–13:03
Vijaya Muhurta	14:31–15:15
Godhuli	18:11–18:37
Pradosha	18:11–20:46
Nishitha	00:14–01:06 (05.03)
Amrita Kalam	05:59–07:34 (05.03)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	16:48–18:11
Yamaganda	12:41–14:04
Gulika Kalam	15:26–16:48
Dur Muhurta	16:43–17:27
Varjyam	20:29–22:04

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 07:32–08:13, 09:07–16:04

Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Dhanishtha until 13:21, Shatabhisha from 13:21; tithi Krishna-chaturdashi until 15:17, Amavasya from 15:17; lagna Kumbha 07:12, Mina 07:32, Mesha 08:13, Vrishabha 09:07, Mithuna 10:38, Karka 13:06, Simha 16:04

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Dhanishtha (until 13:21) — longevity (increased vitality); Shatabhisha (from 13:21) — gaining strength; Sunday — physical well-being.

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

Krishna-chaturdashi 07:12–15:17: a Rikta and Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Amavasya 15:17–18:11: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −1

Avoid starting important matters: Krishna Chaturdashi

+1 Anandadi: Matanga 07:12–13:21+1 Auspicious nakshatra 07:12–13:21+1 Yoga Shiva 07:12–13:530 Anandadi: Rakshasa 13:21–07:09 (05.03)−1 Panchaka all day−3 Krishna Chaturdashi 07:12–15:17

Panchanga at sunrise 07:12

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Amavasya, Panchaka
Month	Magha (amanta) · Phalguna (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Dhata (No. 10) · Shaka 1978 · Vikram 2113 more
Festivals	Somvati Amavasya · Magha Amavasya

At sunrise 07:09

Tithi	30Amavasya (Purna, Pitris (ancestors)) · until 14:25 more
Nakshatra	Shatabhisha, pada 4 (movable, Varuna, Rahu) · until 13:07 more
Yoga	Siddha (“perfected, accomplished”, auspicious) · until 12:00 more
Karana	Naga (fixed, inauspicious) · until 14:25 more
Vara	Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Kumbha (Aquarius), Moon: Kumbha (Aquarius)

Changes during the day

from 12:00	yoga Sadhya
from 13:07	nakshatra Purva-Bhadra
from 14:25	tithi Shukla-pratipat
from 14:25	karana Kimstughna
from 02:09 (06.03)	karana Bava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	06:32
Sunrise	07:09
Noon	12:40
Sunset	18:13
End of twilight	18:50
Moonrise	07:44
Moonset	17:58
Day length	11 h 03 min

Sky

New moon (Amavasya)	14:25

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 13:07	from 14:25

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Shatabhisha (07:09–13:07) is good for sowing.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Bhadra (13:07–18:13) is good for root crops.
Naga 07:09–14:25: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Kimstughna 14:25–18:13: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

Somvati Amavasya · Shiva

A new moon falling on a Monday. Married women circumambulate the peepal tree for their husbands’ long life; holy bathing in sacred rivers and charity are especially meritorious.

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 15:17 (04.03)–14:25
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Magha Amavasya · Pitris (ancestors)

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

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 15:17 (04.03)–14:25
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Muhurta

Anandadi: Amrita 07:09–13:07 Anandadi: Musala 13:07–07:07 (06.03)

Mrityu Panchaka: 01:37 (04.03)–15:23 (08.03)
Gandanta (tithi): 14:01–14:48

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	05:25–06:17
Abhijit Muhurta	12:19–13:03
Vijaya Muhurta	14:32–15:16
Godhuli	18:13–18:39
Pradosha	18:13–20:48
Nishitha	00:14–01:06 (06.03)
Amrita Kalam	05:59–07:34, 05:15–06:52 (06.03)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	08:32–09:55
Yamaganda	11:18–12:41
Gulika Kalam	14:04–15:27
Dur Muhurta	13:03–13:47, 15:16–16:00
Varjyam	19:34–21:11

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 14:25–16:01

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 14:25–16:01
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 14:25–16:01
Bathing, washing hair	average 07:09–16:01

Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Shatabhisha until 13:07, Purva-Bhadra from 13:07; tithi Amavasya until 14:25, Shukla-pratipat from 14:25; lagna Kumbha 07:09, Mina 07:28, Mesha 08:09, Vrishabha 09:03, Mithuna 10:34, Karka 13:02, Simha 16:01

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Shatabhisha (until 13:07) — gaining strength; Purva-Bhadra (from 13:07) — facing death (dangers); Monday — clear, bright complexion.

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

Amavasya 07:09–14:25: 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).
Monday: according to the Kalaprakashika, it is good for a haircut only during the waxing Moon.

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = 0

Avoid starting important matters: Amavasya

+2 Yoga Siddha 07:09–12:00+1 Anandadi: Amrita 07:09–13:07+1 Auspicious nakshatra 07:09–13:07+1 Auspicious weekday0 Anandadi: Musala 13:07–07:07 (06.03)0 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 13:07–07:07 (06.03)−1 Panchaka all day−3 Amavasya 07:09–14:25

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 07:09

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Yoga Shubha, Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga; cons: Anandadi: Kana, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
Month	Phalguna (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Dhata (No. 10) · Shaka 1978 · Vikram 2113 more
Festivals	Chandra Darshan

At sunrise 07:07

Tithi	1Shukla-pratipat (Nanda, Brahma) · until 14:00 more
Nakshatra	Purva-Bhadra, pada 3 (fierce, Aja Ekapad - sunbeam or lightning strike, Jupiter) · until 13:19 more
Yoga	Sadhya (“attainable, amenable”, auspicious) · until 10:28 more
Karana	Bava (movable) · until 14:00 more
Vara	Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Kumbha (Aquarius), Moon: Kumbha (Aquarius)

Changes during the day

from 10:28	yoga Shubha
from 13:19	nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra
from 14:00	tithi Shukla-dvitya
from 14:00	karana Balava
from 02:00 (07.03)	karana Kaulava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	06:30
Sunrise	07:07
Noon	12:40
Sunset	18:15
End of twilight	18:52
Moonrise	08:00
Moonset	19:17
Day length	11 h 08 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 13:19	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, Purva-Bhadra (07:07–13:19) is good for root crops.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Bhadra (13:19–18:15) 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, 18:15–19:17
Crescent Moon above the horizon after sunset: 18:15–19:17

Muhurta

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 13:19–07:04 (07.03) Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 13:19–07:04 (07.03)

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:07–14:00

Anandadi: Siddhi 13:19–07:04 (07.03) Anandadi: Kana 07:07–13:19

Mrityu Panchaka: 01:37 (04.03)–15:23 (08.03)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	05:24–06:15
Abhijit Muhurta	12:19–13:03
Vijaya Muhurta	14:32–15:17
Godhuli	18:15–18:41
Pradosha	18:15–20:49
Nishitha	00:14–01:05 (07.03)
Amrita Kalam	none on this day

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	15:28–16:51
Yamaganda	09:54–11:17
Gulika Kalam	12:41–14:04
Dur Muhurta	09:20–10:05, 23:23–00:14 (07.03)
Varjyam	23:13–00:52 (07.03)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 13:19–18:15

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 13:19–18:15
Cutting fingernails	average 13:19–18:15
Cutting toenails	average 13:19–15:57
Bathing, washing hair	average 13:19–18:15

Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Purva-Bhadra until 13:19, Uttara-Bhadra from 13:19; tithi Shukla-pratipat until 14:00, Shukla-dvitya from 14:00; lagna Kumbha 07:07, Mina 07:24, Mesha 08:06, Vrishabha 08:59, Mithuna 10:31, Karka 12:58, Simha 15:57

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Purva-Bhadra (until 13:19) — facing death (dangers); Uttara-Bhadra (from 13:19) — a good life; Tuesday — harm to longevity.

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = −2

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

+1 Yoga Shubha 10:28–07:04 (07.03)+1 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 13:19–07:04 (07.03)0 Anandadi: Siddhi 13:19–07:04 (07.03)0 Auspicious nakshatra 13:19–07:04 (07.03)0 Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 13:19–07:04 (07.03)0 Auspicious tithi 14:00–07:04 (07.03)0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:07–14:00 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Panchaka all day−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 07:07–13:19−3 Anandadi: Kana 07:07–13:19

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

Panchanga at sunrise 07:07

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Yoga Shubha, Auspicious nakshatra; cons: Anandadi: Utpata, Panchaka
Month	Phalguna (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Dhata (No. 10) · Shaka 1978 · Vikram 2113 more

At sunrise 07:04

Tithi	2Shukla-dvitya (Bhadra, Vidhatr) · until 14:09 more
Nakshatra	Uttara-Bhadra, pada 3 (fixed, Ahirbudhyana (Serpent of the Deep - Milky Way under the horizon), Saturn) · until 14:03 more
Yoga	Shubha (“goodness, happiness”, auspicious) · until 09:21 more
Karana	Kaulava (movable) · until 14:09 more
Vara	Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Kumbha (Aquarius), Moon: Mina (Pisces)

Changes during the day

from 09:21	yoga Shukla
from 14:03	nakshatra Revati
from 14:09	tithi Shukla-tritya
from 14:09	karana Taitila
from 02:27 (08.03)	karana Gara

Sun and Moon

Dawn	06:27
Sunrise	07:04
Noon	12:40
Sunset	18:17
End of twilight	18:54
Moonrise	08:14
Moonset	20:34
Day length	11 h 12 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 14:03	from 14:09

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, Uttara-Bhadra (07:04–14:03) is good for sowing.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Revati (14:03–18:17) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:04–14:09

Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 14:09–07:02 (08.03) Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 14:09–07:02 (08.03)

Anandadi: Lumbaka 07:04–14:03 Anandadi: Utpata 14:03–07:02 (08.03)

Mrityu Panchaka: 01:37 (04.03)–15:23 (08.03)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	05:22–06:13
Abhijit Muhurta	none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday
Vijaya Muhurta	14:33–15:18
Godhuli	18:17–18:42
Pradosha	18:17–20:50
Nishitha	00:14–01:05 (08.03)
Amrita Kalam	09:07–10:46

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	12:41–14:05
Yamaganda	08:28–09:52
Gulika Kalam	11:16–12:41
Dur Muhurta	12:18–13:03
Varjyam	02:43–04:25 (08.03)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 07:20–08:02, 08:56–15:53

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	good 07:20–08:02, 08:56–15:53
Cutting fingernails	good 07:20–08:02, 08:56–15:53
Cutting toenails	good 14:09–15:53
Bathing, washing hair	good 07:20–08:02, 08:56–15:53

Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra until 14:03, Revati from 14:03; tithi Shukla-dvitya until 14:09, Shukla-tritya from 14:09; lagna Kumbha 07:04, Mina 07:20, Mesha 08:02, Vrishabha 08:56, Mithuna 10:27, Karka 12:54, Simha 15:53

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Uttara-Bhadra (until 14:03) — a good life; Revati (from 14:03) — increase in property; Wednesday — favour of the authorities.

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = +1

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

+2 Yoga Shubha 07:04–09:21+1 Auspicious nakshatra 07:04–14:03+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 07:04–14:090 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:04–14:09 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 14:09–07:02 (08.03)−1 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 14:09–07:02 (08.03)−1 Panchaka all day−1 Anandadi: Utpata 14:03–07:02 (08.03)

Panchanga at sunrise 07:04

Summary	Best day — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Yoga Brahma; auspicious time — after 15:23
Month	Phalguna (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Dhata (No. 10) · Shaka 1978 · Vikram 2113 more

At sunrise 07:02

Tithi	3Shukla-tritya (Jaya, Vishnu) · until 14:54 more
Nakshatra	Revati, pada 3 (soft, Pushan (Prosperous), Mercury) · until 15:23 more Gandamula
Yoga	Shukla (“bright, pure”, auspicious) · until 08:42 more
Karana	Gara (movable) · until 14:54 more
Vara	Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Kumbha (Aquarius), Moon: Mina (Pisces)

Changes during the day

from 08:42	yoga Brahma
from 14:54	tithi Shukla-chaturti
from 14:54	karana Vanija
from 15:23	nakshatra Ashwini
from 03:31 (09.03)	karana Vishti

Sun and Moon

Dawn	06:25
Sunrise	07:02
Noon	12:40
Sunset	18:19
End of twilight	18:56
Moonrise	08:28
Moonset	21:49
Day length	11 h 17 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 14:54	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, Revati (07:02–15:23) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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Muhurta

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day Ravi Yoga 15:23–06:59 (09.03)

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 14:54–06:59 (09.03)

Anandadi: Mitra 07:02–15:23 Anandadi: Manasa 15:23–06:59 (09.03)

Bhadra in heaven: 03:31–16:17 (09.03); Bhadra Mukha 03:36–05:43 (09.03); Bhadra Puchha 15:01–16:17 (09.03)
Mrityu Panchaka: 01:37 (04.03)–15:23
Gandanta (nakshatra): 09:00–21:49
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Revati

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	00:14–01:04 (09.03)
Amrita Kalam	12:51–14:33

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	14:05–15:30
Yamaganda	07:02–08:26
Gulika Kalam	09:51–11:16
Dur Muhurta	10:47–11:33, 15:18–16:04
Varjyam	none on this day

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 07:17–07:58, 08:52–14:54

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 07:17–07:58, 08:52–14:54
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	good 07:17–07:58, 08:52–14:54
Bathing, washing hair	good 07:17–07:58, 08:52–14:54

Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Revati until 15:23, Ashwini from 15:23; tithi Shukla-tritya until 14:54, Shukla-chaturti from 14:54; lagna Kumbha 07:02, Mina 07:17, Mesha 07:58, Vrishabha 08:52, Mithuna 10:23, Karka 12:50, Simha 15:49

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Revati (until 15:23) — increase in property; Ashwini (from 15:23) — joy; Thursday — success.

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

Shukla-chaturti 14:54–18:19: 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

Best day · score S = +7

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

Auspicious time begins after 15:23

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day+2 Yoga Brahma 08:42–06:59 (09.03)+1 Anandadi: Mitra 07:02–15:23+1 Auspicious nakshatra 07:02–15:23+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 07:02–14:54+1 Ravi Yoga 15:23–06:59 (09.03)0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 14:54–06:59 (09.03) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Surya Dagdha tithi 14:54–06:59 (09.03)−1 Rikta tithi 14:54–06:59 (09.03)−1 Panchaka 07:02–15:23

Panchanga at sunrise 07:02

Summary	Favourable day — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Yoga Brahma; auspicious time — after 17:20
Month	Phalguna (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Dhata (No. 10) · Shaka 1978 · Vikram 2113 more
Festivals	Vinayaka Chaturthi

At sunrise 06:59

Tithi	4Shukla-chaturti (Rikta, Yama) · until 16:17 more
Nakshatra	Ashwini, pada 3 (light, Ashwini Kumara, Ketu) · until 17:20 more Gandamula
Yoga	Brahma (“Brahma, sacred knowledge”, auspicious) · until 08:33 more
Karana	Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 16:17 more
Vara	Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Kumbha (Aquarius), Moon: Mesha (Aries)

Changes during the day

from 08:33	yoga Indra
from 16:17	tithi Shukla-panchami
from 16:17	karana Bava
from 17:20	nakshatra Bharani
from 05:12 (10.03)	karana Balava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	06:22
Sunrise	06:59
Noon	12:40
Sunset	18:21
End of twilight	18:58
Moonrise	08:42
Moonset	23:02
Day length	11 h 22 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 16:17	from 17:20

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, Bharani (17:20–18:21) is good for root crops.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 06:59–16:17: 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), 11:32–13:48
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 06:59–17:20 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 06:59–17:20

Jwalamukhi Yoga 17:20–06:56 (10.03)

Anandadi: Vajra 06:59–17:20 Anandadi: Mudgara 17:20–06:56 (10.03)

Bhadra in heaven: 03:31–16:17; Bhadra Mukha 03:36–05:43; Bhadra Puchha 15:01–16:17
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Ashwini
Surya Dagdha tithi: Shukla-chaturti

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	05:18–06:08
Abhijit Muhurta	12:17–13:03
Vijaya Muhurta	14:34–15:19
Godhuli	18:21–18:46
Pradosha	18:21–20:52
Nishitha	00:14–01:04 (10.03)
Amrita Kalam	09:33–11:17

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	11:15–12:40
Yamaganda	15:31–16:56
Gulika Kalam	08:24–09:50
Dur Muhurta	09:15–10:01, 13:03–13:48
Varjyam	13:00–14:44, 03:55–05:41 (10.03)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 16:17–18:21

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 16:17–18:21
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 16:17–18:21
Bathing, washing hair	average throughout the daytime

Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Ashwini until 17:20, Bharani from 17:20; tithi Shukla-chaturti until 16:17, Shukla-panchami from 16:17; lagna Kumbha 06:59, Mina 07:13, Mesha 07:54, Vrishabha 08:48, Mithuna 10:19, Karka 12:46, Simha 15:45

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Ashwini (until 17:20) — joy; Bharani (from 17:20) — facing death (dangers); Friday — universal respect.

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

Shukla-chaturti 06:59–16:17: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Favourable day · score S = +3

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

Auspicious time begins after 17:20

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 06:59–17:20+2 Yoga Brahma 06:59–08:33+2 Ravi Yoga 06:59–17:20+1 Auspicious nakshatra 06:59–17:20+1 Auspicious weekday0 Auspicious tithi 16:17–06:56 (10.03)0 Jwalamukhi Yoga 17:20–06:56 (10.03) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 17:20–06:56 (10.03)−1 Anandadi: Vajra 06:59–17:20−1 Surya Dagdha tithi 06:59–16:17−2 Rikta tithi 06:59–16:17−2 Vishti (Bhadra) 06:59–16:17

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 06:59

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	Dhata (No. 10) · Shaka 1978 · Vikram 2113 more
Festivals	Skanda Shashti

At sunrise 06:56

Tithi	5Shukla-panchami (Purna, Soma) · until 18:15 more
Nakshatra	Bharani, pada 3 (fierce, Yama (Dharma-raja), Venus) · until 19:49 more
Yoga	Indra (“Indra, lord”, auspicious) · until 08:50 more
Karana	Balava (movable) · until 18:15 more
Vara	Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Kumbha (Aquarius), Moon: Mesha (Aries)

Changes during the day

from 08:50	yoga Vaidhriti
from 18:15	tithi Shukla-shashti
from 18:15	karana Kaulava
from 19:49	nakshatra Krittika

Sun and Moon

Dawn	06:20
Sunrise	06:56
Noon	12:39
Sunset	18:23
End of twilight	19:00
Moonrise	08:57
Moonset	none
Day length	11 h 26 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 18:15

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Bharani (06:56–18:23) is good for root crops.

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Festivals and periods

Skanda Shashti · Skanda (Murugan, Kartikeya)

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

Rule: the tithi begins between sunrise and sunset, 18:15–06:54 (11.03)
the tithi begins between sunrise and sunset

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 19:49–06:54 (11.03)

Jwalamukhi Yoga 06:56–18:15 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:56–18:15 Krakacha Yoga 18:15–06:54 (11.03)

Anandadi: Dhwaja 19:49–06:54 (11.03) Anandadi: Dhwanksha 06:56–19:49

Gandanta (tithi): 17:49–18:41

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	05:16–06:06
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 (11.03)
Amrita Kalam	14:31–16:17

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	09:48–11:14
Yamaganda	14:06–15:31
Gulika Kalam	06:56–08:22
Dur Muhurta	06:56–07:42, 07:42–08:28
Varjyam	none on this day

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 07:09–07:50

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 07:09–07:50
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 07:09–07:50
Bathing, washing hair	average 07:09–07:50, 08:44–15:41

Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Bharani; tithi Shukla-panchami until 18:15, Shukla-shashti from 18:15; lagna Kumbha 06:56, Mina 07:09, Mesha 07:50, Vrishabha 08:44, Mithuna 10:15, Karka 12:42, Simha 15:41

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

Vaidhriti 08:50–18:23: 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 = −7

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

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

Avoid starting important matters: Vaidhriti

+2 Yoga Indra 06:56–08:50+1 Auspicious tithi 06:56–18:150 Krakacha Yoga 18:15–06:54 (11.03)−1 Anandadi: Dhwanksha 06:56–19:49−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 06:56–19:49−2 Jwalamukhi Yoga 06:56–18:15−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:56–18:15−3 Vaidhriti 08:50–06:54 (11.03)

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 06:56

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Ravi Yoga; cons: Anandadi: Dhumra, Vaidhriti
Month	Phalguna (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Dhata (No. 10) · Shaka 1978 · Vikram 2113 more

At sunrise 06:54

Tithi	6Shukla-shashti (Nanda, Kartikeya) · until 20:38 more
Nakshatra	Krittika, pada 2 (mixed, Agni, Sun) · until 22:42 more
Yoga	Vaidhriti (“without support, discord”, inauspicious) · until 09:30 more
Karana	Kaulava (movable) · until 07:24 more
Vara	Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Kumbha (Aquarius), Moon: Vrishabha (Taurus)

Changes during the day

from 07:24	karana Taitila
from 09:30	yoga Vishkambha
from 20:38	tithi Shukla-saptami
from 20:38	karana Gara
from 22:42	nakshatra Rohini

Sun and Moon

Dawn	06:17
Sunrise	06:54
Noon	12:39
Sunset	18:25
End of twilight	19:02
Moonrise	09:16
Moonset	00:14
Day length	11 h 31 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise

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 (06:54–18:25) is good for root crops.

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Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 06:54–22:42 Tripushkar Yoga 20:38–22:42

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:54–20:38 Samvartaka Yoga 20:38–06:51 (12.03)

Anandadi: Prajapati 22:42–06:51 (12.03) Anandadi: Dhumra 06:54–22:42

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	00:13–01:03 (12.03)
Amrita Kalam	20:01–21:48

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	09:15–11:03

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 07:05–07:46, 08:40–15:37

Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Krittika; tithi Shukla-shashti; lagna Kumbha 06:54, Mina 07:05, Mesha 07:46, Vrishabha 08:40, Mithuna 10:11, Karka 12:38, Simha 15:37

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Krittika — consumption (a wasting disease); Sunday — physical well-being.

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

Vaidhriti 06:54–09:30: 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

Ordinary day · score S = 0

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

+2 Ravi Yoga 06:54–22:420 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:54–20:38 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Tripushkar Yoga 20:38–22:42−1 Vaidhriti 06:54–09:30−1 Anandadi: Dhumra 06:54–22:42

Panchanga at sunrise 06:54

Summary	Best day — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Anandadi: Vardhamana
Month	Phalguna (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Dhata (No. 10) · Shaka 1978 · Vikram 2113 more
Period	Holashtak

At sunrise 06:51

Tithi	7Shukla-saptami (Bhadra, Indra) · until 23:16 more
Nakshatra	Rohini, pada 2 (fixed, Prajapati (Brahma - Creator), Moon) · until 01:47 (13.03) more
Yoga	Vishkambha (“prop, bolt”, inauspicious) · until 10:25 more
Karana	Gara (movable) · until 09:56 more
Vara	Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Kumbha (Aquarius), Moon: Vrishabha (Taurus)

Changes during the day

from 09:56	karana Vanija
from 10:25	yoga Priti
from 23:16	tithi Shukla-ashtami
from 23:16	karana Vishti
from 01:47 (13.03)	nakshatra Mrigashirsha

Sun and Moon

Dawn	06:15
Sunrise	06:51
Noon	12:39
Sunset	18:27
End of twilight	19:04
Moonrise	09:38
Moonset	01:25
Day length	11 h 35 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

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 (06:51–18:27) is good for sowing.

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Festivals and periods

Holashtak

Muhurta

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day Amrita Siddhi Yoga 01:47–06:49 (13.03)

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:51–23:16

Anandadi: Vardhamana 06:51–01:47 (13.03) Anandadi: Ananda 01:47–06:49 (13.03)

Bhadra in heaven: 23:16–12:35 (13.03); Bhadra Puchha 01:16–02:36 (13.03); Bhadra Mukha 02:36–04:48 (13.03)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	05:12–06:02
Abhijit Muhurta	12:16–13:02
Vijaya Muhurta	14:35–15:22
Godhuli	18:27–18:52
Pradosha	18:27–20:56
Nishitha	00:13–01:03 (13.03)
Amrita Kalam	22:11–23:59

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	08:18–09:45
Yamaganda	11:12–12:39
Gulika Kalam	14:06–15:33
Dur Muhurta	13:02–13:49, 15:22–16:08
Varjyam	16:46–18:34

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 07:01–07:42, 08:36–15:33

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	good 07:01–07:42, 08:36–15:33
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	good 07:01–07:42, 08:36–15:33
Bathing, washing hair	good 07:01–07:42, 08:36–15:33

Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Rohini; tithi Shukla-saptami; lagna Kumbha 06:51, Mina 07:01, Mesha 07:42, Vrishabha 08:36, Mithuna 10:07, Karka 12:35, Simha 15:33

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Rohini — destruction of all misfortunes; Monday — clear, bright complexion.

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 = +8

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

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day+1 Anandadi: Vardhamana 06:51–01:47 (13.03)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 06:51–01:47 (13.03)+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 06:51–23:16+1 Yoga Priti 10:25–06:49 (13.03)0 Holashtak0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:51–23:16 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)

Panchanga at sunrise 06:51

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Auspicious nakshatra; cons: Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn), Anandadi: Rakshasa
Month	Phalguna (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Dhata (No. 10) · Shaka 1978 · Vikram 2113 more
Period	Holashtak
Festivals	Masik Durgashtami

At sunrise 06:49

Tithi	8Shukla-ashtami (Jaya, Vasus) · until 01:52 (14.03) more
Nakshatra	Mrigashirsha, pada 1 (soft, Soma (Chandra, Moon), Mars) · until 04:50 (14.03) more
Yoga	Priti (“love, affection”, auspicious) · until 11:25 more
Karana	Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 12:35 more
Vara	Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Kumbha (Aquarius), Moon: Vrishabha (Taurus)

Changes during the day

from 11:25	yoga Ayushman
from 12:35	karana Bava
from 01:52 (14.03)	tithi Shukla-navami
from 01:52 (14.03)	karana Balava
from 04:50 (14.03)	nakshatra Ardra

Sun and Moon

Dawn	06:12
Sunrise	06:49
Noon	12:38
Sunset	18:29
End of twilight	19:06
Moonrise	10:07
Moonset	02:32
Day length	11 h 40 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

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 (06:49–18:29) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 06:49–12:35: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

Masik Durgashtami · Durga

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

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 23:16 (12.03)–01:52 (14.03)
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Holashtak

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:49–01:52 (14.03) Ravi Yoga 04:50–06:46 (14.03)

Yamaghanta 04:50–06:46 (14.03)

Anandadi: Chara 04:50–06:46 (14.03) Anandadi: Rakshasa 06:49–04:50 (14.03)

Bhadra in heaven: 23:16 (12.03)–12:35; Bhadra Puchha 01:16–02:36; Bhadra Mukha 02:36–04:48

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	05:10–05:59
Abhijit Muhurta	12:16–13:02
Vijaya Muhurta	14:36–15:23
Godhuli	18:29–18:54
Pradosha	18:29–20:57
Nishitha	00:13–01:02 (14.03)
Amrita Kalam	18:55–20:43

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	15:34–17:02
Yamaganda	09:44–11:11
Gulika Kalam	12:39–14:07
Dur Muhurta	09:09–09:56, 23:24–00:13 (14.03)
Varjyam	08:06–09:54

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 06:57–07:38, 08:32–15:29

Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Mrigashirsha; tithi Shukla-ashtami; lagna Kumbha 06:49, Mina 06:57, Mesha 07:38, Vrishabha 08:32, Mithuna 10:03, Karka 12:31, Simha 15:29

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

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

Shukla-ashtami 06:49–18:29: 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 = 0

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) 06:49–01:52 (14.03)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 06:49–04:50 (14.03)+1 Yoga Priti 06:49–11:250 Holashtak−1 Vishti (Bhadra) 06:49–12:35−1 Ashtami 06:49–01:52 (14.03)−1 Anandadi: Rakshasa 06:49–04:50 (14.03)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)

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

Panchanga at sunrise 06:49

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Sankranti day, Krakacha Yoga
Month	Phalguna (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Dhata (No. 10) · Shaka 1978 · Vikram 2113 more
Period	Kharmas · Holashtak
Festivals	Mina Sankranti

At sunrise 06:46

Tithi	9Shukla-navami (Rikta, Serpent (Naga)) · until 04:09 (15.03) more
Nakshatra	Ardra, pada 1 (sharp, Rudra (Roaring, angry image of Shiva), Rahu) · until 07:33 (15.03) more
Yoga	Ayushman (“long-lived”, auspicious) · until 12:17 more
Karana	Balava (movable) · until 15:04 more
Vara	Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Kumbha (Aquarius), Moon: Mithuna (Gemini)

Changes during the day

from 12:17	yoga Saubhagya
from 15:04	karana Kaulava
from 04:09 (15.03)	tithi Shukla-dashami
from 04:09 (15.03)	karana Taitila

Sun and Moon

Dawn	06:09
Sunrise	06:46
Noon	12:38
Sunset	18:31
End of twilight	19:08
Moonrise	10:45
Moonset	03:34
Day length	11 h 45 min

Sky

Mina Sankranti	21:10 — the Sun enters Mina (Pisces)

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

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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, 12:39–18:31
on the day the Sun enters the sign

Kharmas
Holashtak

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga all day

Krakacha Yoga 06:46–04:09 (15.03)

Anandadi: Musala all day

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	05:08–05:57
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 (15.03)
Amrita Kalam	20:25–22:12

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	12:39–14:07
Yamaganda	08:14–09:42
Gulika Kalam	11:11–12:39
Dur Muhurta	12:15–13:02
Varjyam	14:11–15:58

Haircut and shaving

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

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

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

Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Ardra; tithi Shukla-navami; lagna Kumbha 06:46, Mina 06:53, Mesha 07:34, Vrishabha 08:28, Mithuna 09:59, Karka 12:27, Simha 15:25, Kanya 18:26

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Ardra — sadness; Wednesday — favour of the authorities.

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

Shukla-navami 06:46–18:31: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Sankranti at 21:10 — 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 = −4

Avoid starting important matters: Sankranti day

+2 Ravi Yoga all day+1 Yoga Ayushman 06:46–12:17+1 Auspicious weekday0 Holashtak0 Kharmas−1 Anandadi: Musala all day−1 Sankranti day−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra all day−2 Rikta tithi 06:46–04:09 (15.03)−3 Krakacha Yoga 06:46–04:09 (15.03)

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

Panchanga at sunrise 06:46

Summary	Best day — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Ravi Yoga; auspicious time — after 07:33
Month	Phalguna (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Dhata (No. 10) · Shaka 1978 · Vikram 2113 more
Period	Kharmas · Holashtak

At sunrise 06:44

Tithi	10Shukla-dashami (Purna, Dharma) · until 05:54 (16.03) more
Nakshatra	Ardra, pada 4 (sharp, Rudra (Roaring, angry image of Shiva), Rahu) · until 07:33 more
Yoga	Saubhagya (“good fortune, marital happiness”, auspicious) · until 12:52 more
Karana	Taitila (movable) · until 17:07 more
Vara	Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mina (Pisces), Moon: Mithuna (Gemini)

Changes during the day

from 07:33	nakshatra Punarvasu
from 12:52	yoga Shobhana
from 17:07	karana Gara
from 05:54 (16.03)	tithi Shukla-ekadashi
from 05:54 (16.03)	karana Vanija

Sun and Moon

Dawn	06:07
Sunrise	06:44
Noon	12:38
Sunset	18:33
End of twilight	19:10
Moonrise	11:34
Moonset	04:28
Day length	11 h 49 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 07:33

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, Punarvasu (07:33–18:33) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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Festivals and periods

Kharmas
Holashtak

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:44–05:54 (16.03) Ravi Yoga all day Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 07:33–06:41 (16.03) Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 07:33–06:41 (16.03)

Anandadi: Siddhi 07:33–06:41 (16.03) Anandadi: Kana 06:44–07:33

Gandanta (tithi): 05:29–06:19 (16.03)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	05:06–05:55
Abhijit Muhurta	12:15–13:02
Vijaya Muhurta	14:37–15:24
Godhuli	18:33–18:58
Pradosha	18:33–20:59
Nishitha	00:13–01:01 (16.03)
Amrita Kalam	none on this day

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	14:07–15:36
Yamaganda	06:44–08:12
Gulika Kalam	09:41–11:10
Dur Muhurta	10:40–11:27, 15:24–16:11
Varjyam	20:39–22:24

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 08:24–15:21

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

Cutting hair, shaving	good 08:24–15:21
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	good 08:24–15:21
Bathing, washing hair	good 06:49–07:30, 08:24–15:21

Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Ardra until 07:33, Punarvasu from 07:33; tithi Shukla-dashami; lagna Kumbha 06:44, Mina 06:49, Mesha 07:30, Vrishabha 08:24, Mithuna 09:55, Karka 12:23, Simha 15:21, Kanya 18:22

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Ardra (until 07:33) — sadness; Punarvasu (from 07:33) — strength of spirit (bravery, resilience); Thursday — success.

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Best day · score S = +10

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

Auspicious time begins after 07:33

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 07:33–06:41 (16.03)+2 Ravi Yoga all day+1 Anandadi: Siddhi 07:33–06:41 (16.03)+1 Yoga Saubhagya 06:44–12:52+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 06:44–05:54 (16.03)+1 Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 07:33–06:41 (16.03)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 07:33–06:41 (16.03)0 Anandadi: Kana 06:44–07:33 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Holashtak0 Kharmas0 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:44–05:54 (16.03) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 06:44–07:33

Panchanga at sunrise 06:44

Summary	Favourable day — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Ravi Yoga; auspicious time — until 09:45
Month	Phalguna (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Dhata (No. 10) · Shaka 1978 · Vikram 2113 more
Period	Kharmas · Holashtak

At sunrise 06:41

Tithi	11Shukla-ekadashi (Nanda, Rudra) · until 06:58 (17.03) more the tithi will also last until tomorrow’s sunrise (tryahasparsha)
Nakshatra	Punarvasu, pada 4 (movable, Aditi, Jupiter) · until 09:45 more
Yoga	Shobhana (“splendid, beautiful”, auspicious) · until 13:00 more
Karana	Vanija (movable) · until 18:32 more
Vara	Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mina (Pisces), Moon: Karka (Cancer)

Changes during the day

from 09:45	nakshatra Pushya
from 13:00	yoga Atiganda
from 18:32	karana Vishti

Sun and Moon

Dawn	06:04
Sunrise	06:41
Noon	12:38
Sunset	18:35
End of twilight	19:12
Moonrise	12:35
Moonset	05:12
Day length	11 h 54 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 09:45

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 (06:41–09:45) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Pushya (09:45–18:35) is good for sowing.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 18:32–18:35: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

Kharmas
Holashtak

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 06:41–09:45 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 06:41–09:45 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) all day

Anandadi: Lumbaka 06:41–09:45 Anandadi: Utpata 09:45–06:38 (17.03)

Bhadra on earth: 18:32–06:58 (17.03); Bhadra Puchha 23:27–00:42 (17.03); Bhadra Mukha 00:42–02:47 (17.03)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	05:04–05:52
Abhijit Muhurta	12:14–13:02
Vijaya Muhurta	14:37–15:25
Godhuli	18:35–19:00
Pradosha	18:35–21:00
Nishitha	00:13–01:01 (17.03)
Amrita Kalam	07:07–08:52, 04:27–06:09 (17.03)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	11:09–12:38
Yamaganda	15:37–17:06
Gulika Kalam	08:10–09:40
Dur Muhurta	09:04–09:51, 13:02–13:50
Varjyam	18:15–19:57

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 06:45–07:26, 08:20–15:17

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

Cutting hair, shaving	good 06:45–07:26, 08:20–15:17
Cutting fingernails	average 06:41–18:32
Cutting toenails	good 06:45–07:26, 08:20–15:17
Bathing, washing hair	good 06:45–07:26, 08:20–15:17, 18:18–18:35

Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Punarvasu until 09:45, Pushya from 09:45; tithi Shukla-ekadashi; lagna Kumbha 06:41, Mina 06:45, Mesha 07:26, Vrishabha 08:20, Mithuna 09:51, Karka 12:19, Simha 15:17, Kanya 18:18

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Punarvasu (until 09:45) — strength of spirit (bravery, resilience); Pushya (from 09:45) — increase in wealth; Friday — universal respect.

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

Bhadra on earth 18:32–18:35: 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.
Friday: B. V. Raman advises against cutting nails (the rating above is the site’s summary, which uses the same weekdays for nails as for haircuts, so Friday counts as auspicious).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Favourable day · score S = +4

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

Auspicious time ends by 09:45

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 06:41–09:45+2 Ravi Yoga 06:41–09:45+1 Pushya 09:45–06:38 (17.03)+1 Yoga Shobhana 06:41–13:00+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi all day0 Holashtak0 Kharmas0 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) all day (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Bhadra on earth 18:32–06:38 (17.03)0 Yoga Atiganda 13:00–15:21−2 Tryahasparsha−3 Anandadi: Utpata 09:45–06:38 (17.03)

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

Panchanga at sunrise 06:41

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra), Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
Month	Phalguna (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Dhata (No. 10) · Shaka 1978 · Vikram 2113 more
Period	Kharmas · Holashtak
Festivals	Amalaki Ekadashi

At sunrise 06:38

Tithi	11Shukla-ekadashi (Nanda, Rudra) · until 06:58 more vriddhi: the same tithi also prevailed at yesterday’s sunrise
Nakshatra	Pushya, pada 4 (light, Brhaspati, Saturn) · until 11:15 more
Yoga	Atiganda (“great danger”, inauspicious) · until 12:34 more
Karana	Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 06:58 more
Vara	Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mina (Pisces), Moon: Karka (Cancer)

Changes during the day

from 06:58	tithi Shukla-dvadashi
from 06:58	karana Bava
from 11:15	nakshatra Ashlesha
from 12:34	yoga Sukarma
from 19:12	karana Balava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	06:02
Sunrise	06:38
Noon	12:37
Sunset	18:38
End of twilight	19:14
Moonrise	13:45
Moonset	05:47
Day length	11 h 59 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 06:58	from 11:15

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Pushya (06:38–11:15) is good for sowing.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 06:38–06:58: 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 05:54 (16.03)–06:58
Ekadashi prevails at two sunrises, but on the first day Dashami extends into Arunodaya — everyone fasts on the second day
Parana (breaking the fast): 06:36–07:14 (18.03)

Kharmas
Holashtak

Muhurta

Hutashana Yoga 06:38–06:58 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 11:15–06:36 (18.03)

Anandadi: Mitra 06:38–11:15 Anandadi: Manasa 11:15–06:36 (18.03)

Bhadra on earth: 18:32 (16.03)–06:58; Bhadra Puchha 23:27 (16.03)–00:42; Bhadra Mukha 00:42–02:47
Gandanta (nakshatra): 05:52–18:03 (18.03)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	05:02–05:50
Abhijit Muhurta	12:14–13:02
Vijaya Muhurta	14:38–15:26
Godhuli	18:38–19:01
Pradosha	18:38–21:01
Nishitha	00:13–01:01 (18.03)
Amrita Kalam	none on this day

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	09:38–11:08
Yamaganda	14:08–15:38
Gulika Kalam	06:38–08:08
Dur Muhurta	06:38–07:26, 07:26–08:14
Varjyam	00:26–02:05 (18.03)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 06:58–07:22, 08:16–11:15

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 06:58–07:22, 08:16–11:15
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 06:58–07:22, 08:16–11:15
Bathing, washing hair	average 06:41–07:22, 08:16–11:15

Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Pushya until 11:15, Ashlesha from 11:15; tithi Shukla-ekadashi until 06:58, Shukla-dvadashi from 06:58; lagna Kumbha 06:38, Mina 06:41, Mesha 07:22, Vrishabha 08:16, Mithuna 09:47, Karka 12:15, Simha 15:13, Kanya 18:14

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Pushya (until 11:15) — increase in wealth; Ashlesha (from 11:15) — physical affliction (suffering); Saturday — decline of physical strength.

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

Bhadra on earth 06:38–06:58: no shaving or haircuts during Vishti Karana (according to the Muhurta Chintamani, Bhadra does harm when it is on earth; in heaven and in the netherworld its influence on earth is weak).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = +1

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

+2 Pushya 06:38–11:15+1 Anandadi: Mitra 06:38–11:15+1 Auspicious tithi 06:38–06:58+1 Yoga Sukarma 12:34–06:36 (18.03)0 Holashtak0 Kharmas0 Hutashana Yoga 06:38–06:580 Bhadra on earth 06:38–06:58−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 11:15–06:36 (18.03)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−2 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 11:15–06:36 (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 06:38

Summary	Unfavourable day — Yamaghanta, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
Month	Phalguna (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Dhata (No. 10) · Shaka 1978 · Vikram 2113 more
Period	Kharmas · Holashtak
Festivals	Pradosha Vrat

At sunrise 06:36

Tithi	12Shukla-dvadashi (Bhadra, Sun (Ravi)) · until 07:14 more
Nakshatra	Ashlesha, pada 4 (sharp, Naga - the lord of snakes (Sharpa), Mercury) · until 11:59 more Gandamula
Yoga	Sukarma (“good deed”, auspicious) · until 11:32 more
Karana	Balava (movable) · until 07:14 more
Vara	Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mina (Pisces), Moon: Karka (Cancer)

Changes during the day

from 07:14	tithi Shukla-triodashi
from 07:14	karana Kaulava
from 11:32	yoga Dhriti
from 11:59	nakshatra Magha
from 19:05	karana Taitila

Sun and Moon

Dawn	05:59
Sunrise	06:36
Noon	12:37
Sunset	18:40
End of twilight	19:16
Moonrise	15:02
Moonset	06:14
Day length	12 h 03 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 07:14	from 11:59

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, Magha (11:59–18:40) is good for sowing, for root crops.

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Festivals and periods

Pradosha Vrat · Shiva

Rule: pradosha vyapini: 3 muhurtas after sunset, 18:40–21:02
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Kharmas
Holashtak

Muhurta

Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 06:36–07:14 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:36–07:14 Hutashana Yoga 06:36–07:14 Krakacha Yoga 06:36–07:14 Yamaghanta 11:59–06:33 (19.03)

Anandadi: Vajra 06:36–11:59 Anandadi: Mudgara 11:59–06:33 (19.03)

Gandanta (nakshatra): 05:52–18:03
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Ashlesha

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	05:00–05:48
Abhijit Muhurta	12:14–13:02
Vijaya Muhurta	14:38–15:27
Godhuli	18:40–19:03
Pradosha	18:40–21:02
Nishitha	00:13–01:00 (19.03)
Amrita Kalam	10:20–11:59

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	17:09–18:40
Yamaganda	12:38–14:08
Gulika Kalam	15:39–17:09
Dur Muhurta	17:03–17:51
Varjyam	23:59–01:35 (19.03)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 08:12–15:09, 18:10–18:40

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 08:12–15:09, 18:10–18:40
Cutting fingernails	bad throughout the daytime
Cutting toenails	average 08:12–15:09, 18:10–18:40
Bathing, washing hair	average 08:12–15:09, 18:10–18:40

Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Ashlesha until 11:59, Magha from 11:59; tithi Shukla-dvadashi until 07:14, Shukla-triodashi from 07:14; lagna Kumbha 06:36, Mina 06:37, Mesha 07:18, Vrishabha 08:12, Mithuna 09:43, Karka 12:11, Simha 15:09, Kanya 18:10

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Ashlesha (until 11:59) — physical affliction (suffering); Magha (from 11:59) — loss of property; Sunday — physical well-being.

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

Unfavourable day · score S = −5

Strict prohibition: Yamaghanta

+1 Yoga Sukarma 06:36–11:32+1 Auspicious tithi 07:14–06:33 (19.03)0 Holashtak0 Kharmas0 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 06:36–07:140 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:36–07:140 Hutashana Yoga 06:36–07:140 Krakacha Yoga 06:36–07:14−1 Anandadi: Vajra 06:36–11:59−1 Gandanta 06:36–18:03−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 06:36–11:59−3 Yamaghanta 11:59–06:33 (19.03)

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

Panchanga at sunrise 06:36

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Kshaya tithi, Rikta tithi
Month	Phalguna (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Dhata (No. 10) · Shaka 1978 · Vikram 2113 more
Period	Kharmas · Holashtak

At sunrise 06:33

Tithi	13Shukla-triodashi (Jaya, God of Love) · until 06:44 more
Nakshatra	Magha, pada 4 (fierce, Pitris or Pitars - ancestors of the clan, forefathers, Ketu) · until 11:59 more Gandamula
Yoga	Dhriti (“steadfastness, firmness”, auspicious) · until 09:54 more
Karana	Taitila (movable) · until 06:44 more
Vara	Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mina (Pisces), Moon: Simha (Leo)

Changes during the day

from 06:44	tithi Shukla-chaturdashi (kshaya: not present at any sunrise)
from 06:44	karana Gara
from 09:54	yoga Shula
from 11:59	nakshatra Purva-Phalguni
from 18:13	karana Vanija
from 05:32 (20.03)	tithi Purnima
from 05:32 (20.03)	karana Vishti

Sun and Moon

Dawn	05:56
Sunrise	06:33
Noon	12:37
Sunset	18:42
End of twilight	19:19
Moonrise	16:24
Moonset	06:36
Day length	12 h 08 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 06:44	from 11:59

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, Magha (06:33–11:59) is good for sowing, for root crops.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Phalguni (11:59–18:42) is good for root crops.
Shukla-chaturdashi 06:44–18:42: 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 11:59–06:31 (20.03)

Anandadi: Dhwaja 11:59–06:31 (20.03) Anandadi: Dhwanksha 06:33–11:59

Bhadra on earth: 05:32–16:42 (20.03); Bhadra Puchha 12:45–13:52 (20.03); Bhadra Mukha 13:52–15:43 (20.03)
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Magha

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:58–05:46
Abhijit Muhurta	12:13–13:02
Vijaya Muhurta	14:39–15:27
Godhuli	18:42–19:05
Pradosha	18:42–21:03
Nishitha	00:12–01:00 (20.03)
Amrita Kalam	09:35–11:11, 05:06–06:40 (20.03)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	08:04–09:35
Yamaganda	11:06–12:37
Gulika Kalam	14:08–15:39
Dur Muhurta	13:02–13:50, 15:27–16:16
Varjyam	19:46–21:20

Haircut and shaving

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

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

Cutting hair, shaving	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Bathing, washing hair	average 06:33–07:14, 08:08–15:06, 18:06–18:42

Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Magha until 11:59, Purva-Phalguni from 11:59; tithi Shukla-triodashi until 06:44, Shukla-chaturdashi from 06:44; lagna Mina 06:33, Mesha 07:14, Vrishabha 08:08, Mithuna 09:39, Karka 12:07, Simha 15:06, Kanya 18:06

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Magha (until 11:59) — loss of property; Purva-Phalguni (from 11:59) — ill health; Monday — clear, bright complexion.

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

Shukla-chaturdashi 06:44–18:42: a Rikta and Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = 0

Avoid starting important matters: Kshaya tithi

+2 Ravi Yoga 11:59–06:31 (20.03)+1 Anandadi: Dhwaja 11:59–06:31 (20.03)+1 Yoga Dhriti 06:33–09:54+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 06:33–06:440 Holashtak0 Kharmas0 Yoga Shula 09:54–11:43−1 Anandadi: Dhwanksha 06:33–11:59−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 06:33–11:59−2 Rikta tithi 06:44–05:32 (20.03)−2 Kshaya tithi

Panchanga at sunrise 06:33

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	Dhata (No. 10) · Shaka 1978 · Vikram 2113 more
Period	Kharmas · Holashtak
Festivals	Holika Dahan · Phalguna Purnima

At sunrise 06:31

Tithi	15Purnima (Purna, Vishvedevas) · until 03:45 (21.03) more
Nakshatra	Purva-Phalguni, pada 4 (fierce, Bhaga (Share, Distributor) - god of wealth and family, Venus) · until 11:20 more
Yoga	Shula (“spear, sharp pain”, inauspicious) · until 07:44 more
Karana	Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 16:42 more
Vara	Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mina (Pisces), Moon: Simha (Leo)

Changes during the day

from 07:44	yoga Ganda
from 11:20	nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni
from 16:42	karana Bava
from 03:45 (21.03)	tithi Krishna-pratipat
from 03:45 (21.03)	karana Balava
from 05:06 (21.03)	yoga Vriddhi

Sun and Moon

Dawn	05:54
Sunrise	06:31
Noon	12:36
Sunset	18:44
End of twilight	19:21
Moonrise	17:47
Moonset	06:54
Day length	12 h 13 min

Sky

Vernal equinox	06:08

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 11:20

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, Purva-Phalguni (06:31–11:20) is good for root crops.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Phalguni (11:20–18:44) is good for sowing.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 06:31–16:42: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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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, 18:44–21:04
the tithi is free of Bhadra at the decisive time

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 05:32–03:45 (21.03)
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Kharmas
Holashtak

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 06:31–11:20

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:45–06:28 (21.03)

Anandadi: Prajapati 11:20–06:28 (21.03) Anandadi: Dhumra 06:31–11:20

Bhadra on earth: 05:32–16:42; Bhadra Puchha 12:45–13:52; Bhadra Mukha 13:52–15:43
Gandanta (tithi): 03:23–04:07 (21.03)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:56–05:43
Abhijit Muhurta	12:13–13:01
Vijaya Muhurta	14:39–15:28
Godhuli	18:44–19:07
Pradosha	18:44–21:04
Nishitha	00:12–00:59 (21.03)
Amrita Kalam	05:06–06:40, 03:17–04:48 (21.03)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	15:40–17:12
Yamaganda	09:34–11:05
Gulika Kalam	12:37–14:09
Dur Muhurta	08:57–09:46, 23:25–00:12 (21.03)
Varjyam	18:10–19:41

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 11:20–15:02, 18:02–18:44

Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Purva-Phalguni until 11:20, Uttara-Phalguni from 11:20; tithi Purnima; lagna Mina 06:31, Mesha 07:11, Vrishabha 08:04, Mithuna 09:36, Karka 12:03, Simha 15:02, Kanya 18:02

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Purva-Phalguni (until 11:20) — ill health; Uttara-Phalguni (from 11:20) — destruction of all diseases; Tuesday — harm to longevity.

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

Purnima 06:31–18:44: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Bhadra on earth 06:31–16:42: 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

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −3

Avoid starting important matters: Bhadra on earth

+2 Ravi Yoga 06:31–11:20+1 Anandadi: Prajapati 11:20–06:28 (21.03)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 11:20–06:28 (21.03)0 Holashtak0 Kharmas0 Yoga Ganda 07:44–09:52−1 Anandadi: Dhumra 06:31–11:20−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 06:31–11:20−3 Bhadra on earth 06:31–16:42

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

Panchanga at sunrise 06:31

Summary	Best day — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Anandadi: Vardhamana; auspicious time — after 10:08
Month	Phalguna (amanta) · Chaitra (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Dhata (No. 10) · Shaka 1978 · Vikram 2113 more
Period	Kharmas
Festivals	Holi (Dhulandi)

At sunrise 06:28

Tithi	1Krishna-pratipat (Nanda, Brahma) · until 01:31 (22.03) more
Nakshatra	Uttara-Phalguni, pada 4 (fixed, Aryaman (Lord of Hospitality), Sun) · until 10:08 more
Yoga	Vriddhi (“growth, increase”, auspicious) · until 02:07 (22.03) more
Karana	Balava (movable) · until 14:41 more
Vara	Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mina (Pisces), Moon: Kanya (Virgo)

Changes during the day

from 10:08	nakshatra Hasta
from 14:41	karana Kaulava
from 01:31 (22.03)	tithi Krishna-dvitya
from 01:31 (22.03)	karana Taitila
from 02:07 (22.03)	yoga Dhruva

Sun and Moon

Dawn	05:51
Sunrise	06:28
Noon	12:36
Sunset	18:46
End of twilight	19:23
Moonrise	19:13
Moonset	07:10
Day length	12 h 17 min

Sky

Full moon (Purnima)	03:45

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 10:08

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Phalguni (06:28–10:08) is good for sowing.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Hasta (10:08–18:46) 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

Kharmas

Muhurta

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 10:08–06:25 (22.03) Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 01:31–06:25 (22.03)

Samvartaka Yoga 06:28–01:31 (22.03)

Anandadi: Vardhamana 06:28–10:08 Anandadi: Ananda 10:08–06:25 (22.03)

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	18:46–19:09
Pradosha	18:46–21:06
Nishitha	00:12–00:59 (22.03)
Amrita Kalam	02:56–04:25 (22.03)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	12:37–14:09
Yamaganda	08:00–09:32
Gulika Kalam	11:05–12:37
Dur Muhurta	12:12–13:01
Varjyam	17:58–19:28

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 06:28–07:07, 08:01–14:58, 17:59–18:46

Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni until 10:08, Hasta from 10:08; tithi Krishna-pratipat; lagna Mina 06:28, Mesha 07:07, Vrishabha 08:01, Mithuna 09:32, Karka 11:59, Simha 14:58, Kanya 17:59

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Uttara-Phalguni (until 10:08) — destruction of all diseases; Hasta (from 10:08) — imparting radiance (to the person); Wednesday — favour of the authorities.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

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 10:08

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 10:08–06:25 (22.03)+1 Anandadi: Vardhamana 06:28–10:08+1 Auspicious nakshatra 06:28–10:08+1 Yoga Vriddhi 06:28–02:07 (22.03)+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 06:28–01:31 (22.03)0 Kharmas−3 Samvartaka Yoga 06:28–01:31 (22.03)

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 06:28

Summary	Favourable day — Anandadi: Chara, Auspicious nakshatra; auspicious time — after 08:32
Month	Phalguna (amanta) · Chaitra (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Dhata (No. 10) · Shaka 1978 · Vikram 2113 more
Period	Kharmas

At sunrise 06:25

Tithi	2Krishna-dvitya (Bhadra, Vidhatr) · until 23:01 more
Nakshatra	Hasta, pada 4 (light, Savitar (Animating, Awakening), Moon) · until 08:32 more
Yoga	Dhruva (“fixed, constant (the Pole Star)”, auspicious) · until 22:55 more
Karana	Taitila (movable) · until 12:18 more
Vara	Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mina (Pisces), Moon: Kanya (Virgo)

Changes during the day

from 08:32	nakshatra Chitra
from 12:18	karana Gara
from 22:55	yoga Vyaghata
from 23:01	tithi Krishna-tritya
from 23:01	karana Vanija

Sun and Moon

Dawn	05:48
Sunrise	06:25
Noon	12:36
Sunset	18:48
End of twilight	19:25
Moonrise	20:39
Moonset	07:26
Day length	12 h 22 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 08:32

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 (06:25–08:32) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Chitra (08:32–18:48) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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Festivals and periods

Kharmas

Muhurta

Anandadi: Chara 08:32–06:23 (23.03) Anandadi: Rakshasa 06:25–08:32

Surya Dagdha tithi: Krishna-dvitya

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:52–05:39
Abhijit Muhurta	12:12–13:01
Vijaya Muhurta	14:40–15:30
Godhuli	18:48–19:11
Pradosha	18:48–21:07
Nishitha	00:12–00:58 (23.03)
Amrita Kalam	00:47–02:16 (23.03)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	14:09–15:42
Yamaganda	06:25–07:58
Gulika Kalam	09:31–11:04
Dur Muhurta	10:33–11:22, 15:30–16:19
Varjyam	15:55–17:24

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 06:25–07:03, 07:57–14:54, 17:55–18:48

Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Hasta until 08:32, Chitra from 08:32; tithi Krishna-dvitya; lagna Mina 06:25, Mesha 07:03, Vrishabha 07:57, Mithuna 09:28, Karka 11:55, Simha 14:54, Kanya 17:55

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Hasta (until 08:32) — imparting radiance (to the person); Chitra (from 08:32) — improvement of well-being; Thursday — success.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Favourable day · score S = +4

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

Auspicious time begins after 08:32

+1 Anandadi: Chara 08:32–06:23 (23.03)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 06:25–08:32+1 Yoga Dhruva 06:25–22:55+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 06:25–23:010 Kharmas0 Anandadi: Rakshasa 06:25–08:32−1 Surya Dagdha tithi 06:25–23:01

Panchanga at sunrise 06:25

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Auspicious nakshatra, Auspicious weekday; cons: Vishti (Bhadra), Anandadi: Gada
Month	Phalguna (amanta) · Chaitra (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Dhata (No. 10) · Shaka 1978 · Vikram 2113 more
Period	Kharmas
Festivals	Sankashti Chaturthi (Bhalachandra)

At sunrise 06:23

Tithi	3Krishna-tritya (Jaya, Vishnu) · until 20:21 more
Nakshatra	Chitra, pada 4 (soft, Tvashtri (Heavenly Architect) or Vishwakarma (Vastu God), Mars) · until 06:42 more
Yoga	Vyaghata (“crushing blow”, inauspicious) · until 19:35 more
Karana	Vanija (movable) · until 09:41 more
Vara	Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mina (Pisces), Moon: Tula (Libra)

Changes during the day

from 06:42	nakshatra Swati
from 09:41	karana Vishti
from 19:35	yoga Harshana
from 20:21	tithi Krishna-chaturti
from 20:21	karana Bava
from 04:46 (24.03)	nakshatra Vishakha

Sun and Moon

Dawn	05:46
Sunrise	06:23
Noon	12:36
Sunset	18:50
End of twilight	19:27
Moonrise	22:08
Moonset	07:42
Day length	12 h 27 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 06:42

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Chitra (06:23–06:42) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Swati (06:42–18:50) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 09:41–18:50: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

Sankashti Chaturthi (Bhalachandra) · Ganesha

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

Rule: at moonrise, 22:08
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Kharmas

Muhurta

Anandadi: Matanga 04:46–06:20 (24.03) Anandadi: Musala 06:23–06:42 Anandadi: Gada 06:42–04:46 (24.03)

Bhadra in the netherworld: 09:41–20:21; Bhadra Puchha 16:37–17:41; Bhadra Mukha 17:41–19:28

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:50–05:36
Abhijit Muhurta	12:11–13:01
Vijaya Muhurta	14:41–15:30
Godhuli	18:50–19:13
Pradosha	18:50–21:08
Nishitha	00:12–00:58 (24.03)
Amrita Kalam	20:41–22:09

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	11:03–12:36
Yamaganda	15:43–17:16
Gulika Kalam	07:56–09:29
Dur Muhurta	08:52–09:42, 13:01–13:51
Varjyam	11:51–13:19

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 06:23–06:59, 07:53–14:50, 17:51–18:50

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	good 06:23–06:59, 07:53–14:50, 17:51–18:50
Cutting fingernails	average throughout the daytime
Cutting toenails	good 06:23–06:59, 07:53–14:50, 17:51–18:50
Bathing, washing hair	good 06:23–06:59, 07:53–14:50, 17:51–18:50

Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Chitra until 06:42, Swati from 06:42; tithi Krishna-tritya; lagna Mina 06:23, Mesha 06:59, Vrishabha 07:53, Mithuna 09:24, Karka 11:51, Simha 14:50, Kanya 17:51

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Chitra (until 06:42) — improvement of well-being; Swati (from 06:42) — relief from all suffering; Friday — universal respect.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = 0

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

+1 Auspicious nakshatra 06:23–06:42+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 06:23–20:210 Kharmas−1 Anandadi: Gada 06:42–04:46 (24.03)−2 Vishti (Bhadra) 09:41–20:21

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

Panchanga at sunrise 06:23

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Anandadi: Shubha; cons: Rikta tithi, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
Month	Phalguna (amanta) · Chaitra (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Dhata (No. 10) · Shaka 1978 · Vikram 2113 more
Period	Kharmas

At sunrise 06:20

Tithi	4Krishna-chaturti (Rikta, Yama) · until 17:41 more
Nakshatra	Vishakha, pada 1 (mixed, Indra and Agni, Jupiter) · until 02:53 (25.03) more
Yoga	Harshana (“delighting”, auspicious) · until 16:15 more
Karana	Bava (movable) · until 07:01 more
Vara	Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mina (Pisces), Moon: Tula (Libra)

Changes during the day

from 07:01	karana Balava
from 16:15	yoga Vajra
from 17:41	tithi Krishna-panchami
from 17:41	karana Kaulava
from 02:53 (25.03)	nakshatra Anuradha
from 04:23 (25.03)	karana Taitila

Sun and Moon

Dawn	05:43
Sunrise	06:20
Noon	12:35
Sunset	18:52
End of twilight	19:29
Moonrise	23:37
Moonset	08:01
Day length	12 h 31 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 17:41

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 (06:20–18:52) is good for sowing, for root crops.

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Festivals and periods

Kharmas

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:20–17:41

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 17:41–06:17 (25.03)

Anandadi: Shubha 06:20–02:53 (25.03) Anandadi: Amrita 02:53–06:17 (25.03)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:48–05:34
Abhijit Muhurta	12:11–13:01
Vijaya Muhurta	14:41–15:31
Godhuli	18:52–19:15
Pradosha	18:52–21:09
Nishitha	00:12–00:57 (25.03)
Amrita Kalam	18:47–20:15

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	09:28–11:02
Yamaganda	14:10–15:44
Gulika Kalam	06:20–07:54
Dur Muhurta	06:20–07:10, 07:10–08:00
Varjyam	09:56–11:24

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 17:47–18:52

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 17:47–18:52
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 17:47–18:52
Bathing, washing hair	average 17:47–18:52

Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Vishakha; tithi Krishna-chaturti until 17:41, Krishna-panchami from 17:41; lagna Mina 06:20, Mesha 06:55, Vrishabha 07:49, Mithuna 09:20, Karka 11:47, Simha 14:46, Kanya 17:47

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Vishakha — loss of money; Saturday — decline of physical strength.

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

Krishna-chaturti 06:20–17:41: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

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 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:20–17:41+1 Anandadi: Shubha 06:20–02:53 (25.03)+1 Yoga Harshana 06:20–16:150 Auspicious tithi 17:41–06:17 (25.03)0 Kharmas0 Yoga Vajra 16:15–17:170 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 17:41–06:17 (25.03)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−2 Rikta tithi 06:20–17:41

Panchanga at sunrise 06:20

Summary	Unfavourable day — Anandadi: Mrityu, Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi)
Month	Phalguna (amanta) · Chaitra (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Dhata (No. 10) · Shaka 1978 · Vikram 2113 more
Period	Kharmas
Festivals	Rang Panchami

At sunrise 06:17

Tithi	5Krishna-panchami (Purna, Soma) · until 15:07 more
Nakshatra	Anuradha, pada 1 (soft, Mitra (Friend), Saturn) · until 01:08 (26.03) more
Yoga	Vajra (“diamond, thunderbolt”, inauspicious) · until 13:00 more
Karana	Taitila (movable) · until 15:07 more
Vara	Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mina (Pisces), Moon: Vrischika (Scorpio)

Changes during the day

from 13:00	yoga Siddhi
from 15:07	tithi Krishna-shashti
from 15:07	karana Gara
from 01:08 (26.03)	nakshatra Jyestha
from 01:54 (26.03)	karana Vanija

Sun and Moon

Dawn	05:40
Sunrise	06:17
Noon	12:35
Sunset	18:54
End of twilight	19:31
Moonrise	none
Moonset	08:24
Day length	12 h 36 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	from 15:07

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Anuradha (06:17–18:54) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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Festivals and periods

Rang Panchami · Krishna and Radha

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

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 17:41 (24.03)–15:07
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Kharmas

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 01:08–06:15 (26.03)

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 15:07–06:15 (26.03)

Anandadi: Mrityu 06:17–01:08 (26.03) Anandadi: Kana 01:08–06:15 (26.03)

Gandanta (tithi): 14:46–15:29

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:46–05:32
Abhijit Muhurta	12:10–13:01
Vijaya Muhurta	14:42–15:32
Godhuli	18:54–19:16
Pradosha	18:54–21:10
Nishitha	00:12–00:57 (26.03)
Amrita Kalam	15:30–16:59

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	17:19–18:54
Yamaganda	12:36–14:10
Gulika Kalam	15:45–17:19
Dur Muhurta	17:13–18:03
Varjyam	06:36–08:05

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 06:17–06:51, 07:45–14:42

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 06:17–06:51, 07:45–14:42
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 06:17–06:51, 07:45–14:42
Bathing, washing hair	average 06:17–15:07, 17:43–18:54

Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Anuradha; tithi Krishna-panchami until 15:07, Krishna-shashti from 15:07; lagna Mina 06:17, Mesha 06:51, Vrishabha 07:45, Mithuna 09:16, Karka 11:43, Simha 14:42, Kanya 17:43

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Anuradha — loss of money. In general Anuradha is favourable, but not for the very first shaving, cutting or trimming of hair (“vapanam”); Sunday — physical well-being.

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

Unfavourable day · score S = −1

Strict prohibition: Anandadi: Mrityu

+1 Auspicious nakshatra 06:17–01:08 (26.03)+1 Auspicious tithi 06:17–15:07+1 Yoga Siddhi 13:00–06:15 (26.03)0 Kharmas−1 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 15:07–06:15 (26.03)−3 Anandadi: Mrityu 06:17–01:08 (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 06:17

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Vyatipata, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
Month	Phalguna (amanta) · Chaitra (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Dhata (No. 10) · Shaka 1978 · Vikram 2113 more
Period	Kharmas

At sunrise 06:15

Tithi	6Krishna-shashti (Nanda, Kartikeya) · until 12:45 more
Nakshatra	Jyestha, pada 1 (sharp, Indra (Leader of the Gods), Mercury) · until 23:37 more Gandamula
Yoga	Siddhi (“success, accomplishment”, auspicious) · until 09:54 more
Karana	Vanija (movable) · until 12:45 more
Vara	Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mina (Pisces), Moon: Vrischika (Scorpio)

Changes during the day

from 09:54	yoga Vyatipata
from 12:45	tithi Krishna-saptami
from 12:45	karana Vishti
from 23:37	nakshatra Mula
from 23:39	karana Bava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	05:38
Sunrise	06:15
Noon	12:35
Sunset	18:56
End of twilight	19:33
Moonrise	01:04
Moonset	08:55
Day length	12 h 40 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 12:45

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, Jyestha (06:15–18:56) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 12:45–18:56: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

Kharmas

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 06:15–23:37

Hutashana Yoga 06:15–12:45 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:15–12:45 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 12:45–06:12 (27.03) Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 23:37–06:12 (27.03)

Anandadi: Padma 06:15–23:37 Anandadi: Lumbaka 23:37–06:12 (27.03)

Bhadra in heaven: 12:45–23:37; Bhadra Puchha 17:07–18:13; Bhadra Mukha 18:13–20:02
Bhadra in the netherworld: 23:37–23:39
Gandanta (nakshatra): 17:58–05:16 (27.03)
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Jyestha

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:44–05:29
Abhijit Muhurta	12:10–13:01
Vijaya Muhurta	14:42–15:33
Godhuli	18:56–19:18
Pradosha	18:56–21:11
Nishitha	00:11–00:57 (27.03)
Amrita Kalam	15:22–16:52

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	07:50–09:25
Yamaganda	11:00–12:35
Gulika Kalam	14:10–15:46
Dur Muhurta	13:01–13:51, 15:33–16:24
Varjyam	06:23–07:53

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 06:15–06:47, 07:41–09:54

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	average 06:15–06:47, 07:41–09:54
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 06:15–06:47, 07:41–09:54
Bathing, washing hair	average 06:15–06:47, 07:41–18:56

Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Jyestha; tithi Krishna-shashti until 12:45, Krishna-saptami from 12:45; lagna Mina 06:15, Mesha 06:47, Vrishabha 07:41, Mithuna 09:12, Karka 11:39, Simha 14:38, Kanya 17:39

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Jyestha — loss (reduction) of landed property (real estate); Monday — clear, bright complexion.

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

Vyatipata 09:54–18:56: 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).
Monday: according to the Kalaprakashika, it is good for a haircut only during the waxing Moon.

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = +1

Avoid starting important matters: Vyatipata

+2 Yoga Siddhi 06:15–09:54+2 Ravi Yoga 06:15–23:37+1 Anandadi: Padma 06:15–23:37+1 Auspicious weekday0 Hutashana Yoga 06:15–12:45 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Kharmas0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 12:45–06:12 (27.03) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:15–12:45 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Vishti (Bhadra) 12:45–23:37−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 06:15–23:37−3 Vyatipata 09:54–06:12 (27.03)

Panchanga at sunrise 06:15

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra), Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi)
Month	Phalguna (amanta) · Chaitra (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Dhata (No. 10) · Shaka 1978 · Vikram 2113 more
Period	Kharmas
Festivals	Kalashtami

At sunrise 06:12

Tithi	7Krishna-saptami (Bhadra, Indra) · until 10:37 more
Nakshatra	Mula, pada 2 (sharp, Nirriti (Goddess of Destruction or Alakshmi), Ketu) · until 22:21 more Gandamula
Yoga	Vyatipata (“calamity, downfall”, inauspicious) · until 06:59 more
Karana	Bava (movable) · until 10:37 more
Vara	Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mina (Pisces), Moon: Dhanu (Sagittarius)

Changes during the day

from 06:59	yoga Variyana
from 10:37	tithi Krishna-ashtami
from 10:37	karana Balava
from 21:39	karana Kaulava
from 22:21	nakshatra Purva-Ashadha
from 04:18 (28.03)	yoga Parigha

Sun and Moon

Dawn	05:35
Sunrise	06:12
Noon	12:34
Sunset	18:58
End of twilight	19:35
Moonrise	02:24
Moonset	09:37
Day length	12 h 45 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 10:37

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Mula (06:12–18:58) is good for sowing, for root crops.

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Festivals and periods

Kalashtami · Kalabhairava

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

Rule: pradosha vyapini: 3 muhurtas after sunset, 18:58–21:12
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Kharmas

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 10:37–06:10 (28.03)

Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 06:12–10:37 Hutashana Yoga 06:12–10:37 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:12–10:37

Anandadi: Chhatra 06:12–22:21 Anandadi: Mitra 22:21–06:10 (28.03)

Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Mula

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:42–05:27
Abhijit Muhurta	12:09–13:01
Vijaya Muhurta	14:43–15:34
Godhuli	18:58–19:20
Pradosha	18:58–21:12
Nishitha	00:11–00:56 (28.03)
Amrita Kalam	16:17–17:48

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	15:46–17:22
Yamaganda	09:24–10:59
Gulika Kalam	12:35–14:11
Dur Muhurta	08:45–09:36, 23:26–00:11 (28.03)
Varjyam	20:50–22:21

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 07:37–10:37

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 07:37–10:37
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 07:37–10:37
Bathing, washing hair	average 06:12–06:43, 07:37–10:37

Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Mula; tithi Krishna-saptami until 10:37, Krishna-ashtami from 10:37; lagna Mina 06:12, Mesha 06:43, Vrishabha 07:37, Mithuna 09:08, Karka 11:36, Simha 14:34, Kanya 17:35

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Mula — ruin of the family; Tuesday — harm to longevity.

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

Krishna-ashtami 10:37–18:58: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Vyatipata 06:12–06:59: 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 = −4

+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 10:37–06:10 (28.03)+1 Anandadi: Chhatra 06:12–22:21+1 Yoga Variyana 06:59–04:18 (28.03)0 Kharmas0 Vyatipata 06:12–06:59−1 Ashtami 10:37–06:10 (28.03)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 06:12–22:21−2 Hutashana Yoga 06:12–10:37−2 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:12–10:37−2 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 06:12–10:37

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 06:12

Summary	Unfavourable day — many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower), Krakacha Yoga
Month	Phalguna (amanta) · Chaitra (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Dhata (No. 10) · Shaka 1978 · Vikram 2113 more
Period	Kharmas
Festivals	Sheetala Ashtami (Basoda)

At sunrise 06:10

Tithi	8Krishna-ashtami (Jaya, Vasus) · until 08:46 more
Nakshatra	Purva-Ashadha, pada 2 (fierce, Varuna, Venus) · until 21:22 more
Yoga	Parigha (“bolt, barrier”, inauspicious) · until 01:51 (29.03) more
Karana	Kaulava (movable) · until 08:46 more
Vara	Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mina (Pisces), Moon: Dhanu (Sagittarius)

Changes during the day

from 08:46	tithi Krishna-navami
from 08:46	karana Taitila
from 19:57	karana Gara
from 21:22	nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha
from 01:51 (29.03)	yoga Shiva

Sun and Moon

Dawn	05:32
Sunrise	06:10
Noon	12:34
Sunset	19:00
End of twilight	19:37
Moonrise	03:31
Moonset	10:32
Day length	12 h 50 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 08:46

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, Purva-Ashadha (06:10–19:00) is good for root crops.

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Festivals and periods

Sheetala Ashtami (Basoda) · Sheetala

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

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 10:37 (27.03)–08:46
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Kharmas

Muhurta

Hutashana Yoga 06:10–08:46 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:10–08:46 Krakacha Yoga 08:46–06:07 (29.03)

Anandadi: Shrivatsa 06:10–21:22 Anandadi: Vajra 21:22–06:07 (29.03)

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	19:00–19:22
Pradosha	19:00–21:13
Nishitha	00:11–00:56 (29.03)
Amrita Kalam	16:46–18:18

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	12:35–14:11
Yamaganda	07:46–09:22
Gulika Kalam	10:58–12:35
Dur Muhurta	12:09–13:00
Varjyam	07:33–09:05, 05:08–06:41 (29.03)

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	good 06:10–06:39, 07:33–08:46

Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Purva-Ashadha; tithi Krishna-ashtami until 08:46, Krishna-navami from 08:46; lagna Mina 06:10, Mesha 06:39, Vrishabha 07:33, Mithuna 09:04, Karka 11:32, Simha 14:30, Kanya 17:31

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Purva-Ashadha — ruin of the family; Wednesday — favour of the authorities.

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

Krishna-ashtami 06:10–08:46: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Krishna-navami 08:46–19:00: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).

Cautions:

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

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Day summary

Unfavourable day · score S = −9

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

+1 Anandadi: Shrivatsa 06:10–21:22+1 Auspicious weekday0 Kharmas−1 Yoga Parigha 06:10–15:04−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 06:10–21:22−2 Rikta tithi 08:46–06:07 (29.03)−2 Hutashana Yoga 06:10–08:46−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:10–08:46−3 Krakacha Yoga 08:46–06:07 (29.03)

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

Panchanga at sunrise 06:10

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Kshaya tithi, Rikta tithi
Month	Phalguna (amanta) · Chaitra (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Dhata (No. 10) · Shaka 1978 · Vikram 2113 more
Period	Kharmas

At sunrise 06:07

Tithi	9Krishna-navami (Rikta, Serpent (Naga)) · until 07:12 more
Nakshatra	Uttara-Ashadha, pada 2 (fixed, Vishva-Deva (All Gods), Sun) · until 20:40 more
Yoga	Shiva (“auspicious, benevolent”, auspicious) · until 23:38 more
Karana	Gara (movable) · until 07:12 more
Vara	Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mina (Pisces), Moon: Makara (Capricorn)

Changes during the day

from 07:12	tithi Krishna-dashami (kshaya: not present at any sunrise)
from 07:12	karana Vanija
from 18:32	karana Vishti
from 20:40	nakshatra Shravana
from 23:38	yoga Siddha
from 05:56 (30.03)	tithi Krishna-ekadashi
from 05:56 (30.03)	karana Bava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	05:30
Sunrise	06:07
Noon	12:34
Sunset	19:02
End of twilight	19:39
Moonrise	04:23
Moonset	11:41
Day length	12 h 54 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 07:12

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, Uttara-Ashadha (06:07–19:02) is good for sowing.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 18:32–19:02: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

Kharmas

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:12–05:56 (30.03)

Hutashana Yoga 06:07–07:12 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:07–07:12

Anandadi: Saumya 06:07–14:49 Anandadi: Dhwaja 22:14–06:04 (30.03) Anandadi: Dhwanksha 14:49–22:14

Bhadra in the netherworld: 18:32–05:56 (30.03); Bhadra Puchha 20:16–21:24; Bhadra Mukha 21:24–23:18
Gandanta (tithi): 05:33–06:19 (30.03)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:38–05:22
Abhijit Muhurta	12:09–13:00
Vijaya Muhurta	14:44–15:35
Godhuli	19:02–19:24
Pradosha	19:02–21:14
Nishitha	00:11–00:55 (30.03)
Amrita Kalam	14:28–16:01

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	05:08–06:41, 00:36–02:11 (30.03)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 07:29–14:26, 17:27–19:02

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

Cutting hair, shaving	good 07:29–14:26, 17:27–19:02
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	good 07:29–14:26, 17:27–19:02
Bathing, washing hair	good 07:29–14:26, 17:27–19:02

Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha; tithi Krishna-navami until 07:12, Krishna-dashami from 07:12; lagna Mina 06:07, Mesha 06:35, Vrishabha 07:29, Mithuna 09:00, Karka 11:28, Simha 14:26, Kanya 17:27

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

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

Krishna-navami 06:07–07:12: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).

Cautions:

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

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Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = +1

Avoid starting important matters: Kshaya tithi

+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:12–05:56 (30.03)+1 Anandadi: Saumya 06:07–14:49+1 Auspicious nakshatra 06:07–20:40+1 Yoga Shiva 06:07–23:38+1 Auspicious weekday0 Kharmas0 Vishti (Bhadra) 18:32–05:56 (30.03)0 Hutashana Yoga 06:07–07:120 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:07–07:120 Anandadi: Dhwanksha 14:49–22:14−2 Kshaya tithi−2 Rikta tithi 06:07–07:12

Panchanga at sunrise 06:07

Summary	Best day — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Yoga Siddha
Month	Phalguna (amanta) · Chaitra (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Dhata (No. 10) · Shaka 1978 · Vikram 2113 more
Period	Kharmas
Festivals	Papmochani Ekadashi

At sunrise 06:04

Tithi	11Krishna-ekadashi (Nanda, Rudra) · until 04:57 (31.03) more
Nakshatra	Shravana, pada 2 (movable, Shri Vishnu, Moon) · until 20:16 more
Yoga	Siddha (“perfected, accomplished”, auspicious) · until 21:39 more
Karana	Bava (movable) · until 17:24 more
Vara	Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mina (Pisces), Moon: Makara (Capricorn)

Changes during the day

from 17:24	karana Balava
from 20:16	nakshatra Dhanishtha
from 21:39	yoga Sadhya
from 04:57 (31.03)	tithi Krishna-dvadashi
from 04:57 (31.03)	karana Kaulava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	05:27
Sunrise	06:04
Noon	12:33
Sunset	19:04
End of twilight	19:42
Moonrise	05:02
Moonset	12:59
Day length	12 h 59 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, Shravana (06:04–19:04) is good for sowing.

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Festivals and periods

Papmochani Ekadashi · Vishnu

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

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 05:56–04:57 (31.03)
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Parana (breaking the fast): 13:52–16:29 (31.03)
Vaishnava date: 31.03

Kharmas

Muhurta

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 06:04–20:16 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:04–04:57 (31.03)

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:57–06:02 (31.03)

Anandadi: Prajapati 20:16–06:02 (31.03) Anandadi: Dhumra 06:04–20:16

Gandanta (tithi): 05:33–06:19

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:36–05:20
Abhijit Muhurta	12:08–13:00
Vijaya Muhurta	14:44–15:36
Godhuli	19:04–19:26
Pradosha	19:04–21:15
Nishitha	00:11–00:55 (31.03)
Amrita Kalam	10:03–11:37

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	10:57–12:34
Yamaganda	15:49–17:26
Gulika Kalam	07:42–09:19
Dur Muhurta	08:40–09:32, 13:00–13:52
Varjyam	00:15–01:51 (31.03)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 06:04–06:31, 07:25–14:22, 17:23–19:04

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

Cutting hair, shaving	good 06:04–06:31, 07:25–14:22, 17:23–19:04
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	good 06:04–06:31, 07:25–14:22, 17:23–19:04
Bathing, washing hair	good 06:04–06:31, 07:25–14:22, 17:23–19:04

Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Shravana; tithi Krishna-ekadashi; lagna Mina 06:04, Mesha 06:31, Vrishabha 07:25, Mithuna 08:56, Karka 11:24, Simha 14:22, Kanya 17:23

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Shravana — bodily development (physical growth); Friday — universal respect.

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Best day · score S = +7

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

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 06:04–20:16+2 Yoga Siddha 06:04–21:39+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:04–04:57 (31.03)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 06:04–20:16+1 Auspicious weekday0 Kharmas−1 Anandadi: Dhumra 06:04–20:16−1 Gandanta 06:04–06:19

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 06:04

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Anandadi: Vardhamana, Auspicious nakshatra; cons: Panchaka, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
Month	Phalguna (amanta) · Chaitra (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Dhata (No. 10) · Shaka 1978 · Vikram 2113 more
Period	Kharmas
Festivals	Papmochani Ekadashi — Vaishnava fast

At sunrise 06:02

Tithi	12Krishna-dvadashi (Bhadra, Sun (Ravi)) · until 04:18 (01.04) more
Nakshatra	Dhanishtha, pada 2 (movable, Vasu (kind) - 8 phenomena of nature, assistants of Indra, Mars) · until 20:10 more
Yoga	Sadhya (“attainable, amenable”, auspicious) · until 19:55 more
Karana	Kaulava (movable) · until 16:35 more
Vara	Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mina (Pisces), Moon: Makara (Capricorn)

Changes during the day

from 16:35	karana Taitila
from 19:55	yoga Shubha
from 20:10	nakshatra Shatabhisha
from 04:18 (01.04)	tithi Krishna-trayodashi
from 04:18 (01.04)	karana Gara

Sun and Moon

Dawn	05:24
Sunrise	06:02
Noon	12:33
Sunset	19:06
End of twilight	19:44
Moonrise	05:29
Moonset	14:19
Day length	13 h 04 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

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Festivals and periods

Papmochani Ekadashi — Vaishnava fast · Vishnu

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

Smarta date: 30.03
Ekadashi began only within Arunodaya (later than 4 ghatis before sunrise), so Arunodaya is “touched” by Dashami — Vaishnavas move the fast to the next day.

Kharmas

Muhurta

Dwipushkar Yoga 06:02–20:10

Anandadi: Vardhamana 06:02–20:10 Anandadi: Ananda 20:10–05:59 (01.04)

Mrityu Panchaka: 08:11–23:24 (04.04)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:34–05:18
Abhijit Muhurta	12:08–13:00
Vijaya Muhurta	14:44–15:37
Godhuli	19:06–19:28
Pradosha	19:06–21:17
Nishitha	00:11–00:54 (01.04)
Amrita Kalam	09:49–11:25

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	09:18–10:56
Yamaganda	14:12–15:50
Gulika Kalam	06:02–07:40
Dur Muhurta	06:02–06:54, 06:54–07:46
Varjyam	03:26–05:03 (01.04)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 06:02–06:27, 07:21–14:18, 17:19–19:06

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 06:02–06:27, 07:21–14:18, 17:19–19:06
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 06:02–06:27, 07:21–14:18, 17:19–19:06
Bathing, washing hair	average 06:02–06:27, 07:21–14:18, 17:19–19:06

Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Dhanishtha; tithi Krishna-dvadashi; lagna Mina 06:02, Mesha 06:27, Vrishabha 07:21, Mithuna 08:52, Karka 11:20, Simha 14:18, Kanya 17:19

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Dhanishtha — longevity (increased vitality); Saturday — decline of physical strength.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = +1

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

+1 Anandadi: Vardhamana 06:02–20:10+1 Auspicious nakshatra 06:02–20:10+1 Yoga Sadhya 06:02–19:550 Dwipushkar Yoga 06:02–20:100 Kharmas−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Panchaka 08:11–05:59 (01.04)

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 06:02

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.

Dhata (No. 10 of 60, “creator, sustainer”) — A moderate year: an abundance of medicinal herbs, attention to health; success without excess.
Northern samvatsara: Vikriti (No. 24)
Shaka Samvat 1978 · Vikram Samvat 2113 · Kali Yuga 5157
Next year — Ishvara, from the new moon before Ugadi (the start of Chaitra) 4.04.2057
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-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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Anandadi: 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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Thursday
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Purva-Ashadha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Uttara-Ashadha
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

Krishna-ekadashi
0 — does not affect the haircut rating

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

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

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

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-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

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.

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

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

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

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.

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

Anandadi: 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.

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

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

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

Shravana
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-dvadashi
0 — does not affect the haircut rating

Krishna-trayodashi
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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)

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.

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

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

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

nakshatra 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).

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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).

Mrityu Panchaka
Began on a Saturday: the most unfavourable — any risky ventures, journeys and heavy work are avoided.
The Moon in Kumbha or Mina (from the middle of Dhanishtha to the end of Revati). During these five nakshatras people do not travel south, gather firewood or grass, lay a roof or build a bed; cremation is performed with a special rite.

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

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

Dhanishtha
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-chaturdashi
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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.

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

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

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

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

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 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).

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

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

Anandadi: 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.

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

Shatabhisha
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Amavasya
−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.

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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 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

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

Shukla-pratipat
digging, plowing, planting trees

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

Monday
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Purva-Bhadra
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-pratipat
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

Shukla-pratipat
digging, plowing, planting trees

nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra
Planting and sowing are allowed.

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

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

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

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 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

Uttara-Bhadra
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-dvitya
+1 — favourable 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.

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

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

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

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.

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

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

nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra
Planting and sowing are allowed.

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

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

Shukla-tritya
any undertakings

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Wednesday
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Revati
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-tritya
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

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.

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.

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

Shukla-tritya
any undertakings

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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.

Ashwini
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-chaturti
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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

Shukla-panchami
do not fell trees, any undertakings

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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.

Shukla-shashti
plowing the ground

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

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

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.

Shukla-shashti
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

Shukla-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

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.

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

Shukla-shashti
plowing the ground

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.

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

Krittika
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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)

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.

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 Rohini
Planting and sowing are allowed.

Shukla-saptami
soaking seeds is allowed, farming

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

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.

Rohini
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-saptami
+1 — favourable 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.

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)

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 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

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.

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.

Mrigashirsha
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-ashtami
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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

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)

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.

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.

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

Shukla-navami
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.

Ardra
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-navami
−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).

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-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.

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.

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

Shukla-dashami
any undertakings

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-dashami
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

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.

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

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

Shukla-ekadashi
pruning and weeding

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

Pushya
+1 — favourable 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).

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

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.

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

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

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

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

Shukla-ekadashi
pruning and weeding

Shukla-dvadashi
neutral

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

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

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.

Ashlesha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-dvadashi
0 — does not affect the haircut rating

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

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

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

Shukla-dvadashi
neutral

Shukla-triodashi
no pruning or felling

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

Magha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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.

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

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

Shukla-triodashi
no pruning or felling

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

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

Purva-Phalguni
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-chaturdashi
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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

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

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

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

Purnima
sowing seeds, any undertakings

nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni
Planting and sowing are allowed.

Uttara-Phalguni
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Purnima
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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.

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

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

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.

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

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 Uttara-Phalguni
Planting and sowing are allowed.

Krishna-pratipat
digging, plowing, planting trees

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

Hasta
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-pratipat
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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.

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)

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.

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

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

Krishna-tritya
any undertakings

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).

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.

Swati
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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.

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

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

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 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

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.

Vishakha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-chaturti
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-panchami
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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.

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

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

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

Krishna-panchami
any undertakings

Krishna-shashti
plowing the ground

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.

Anuradha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-shashti
−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.

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

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

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 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

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.

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.

Jyestha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-saptami
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

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)

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

Krishna-saptami
soaking seeds is allowed, digging the ground

Krishna-ashtami
tillage and sowing are forbidden

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.

Mula
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-ashtami
0 — does not affect the haircut rating

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.

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

Krishna-ashtami
tillage and sowing are forbidden

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

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.

Krishna-navami
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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

nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha
Planting and sowing are allowed.

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

Krishna-dashami
any undertakings

Krishna-dashami
0 — does not affect the haircut rating

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

Krishna-ekadashi
plowing, pruning and weeding

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

Krishna-dvadashi
neutral

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.