March 2062 falls, in the lunar calendar (amanta), within the months Magha (until 11.03), Phalguna (from 12.03). Periods: from 15.03 — Kharmas; 17–24.03 — Holashtak. Major festivals: 9.03 Maha Shivaratri; 24.03 Holika Dahan; 25.03 Holi (Dhulandi). 11.03 — solar eclipse, partial (not visible here); 25.03 — lunar eclipse, total (visible until setting).
Icons this month (21)
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
- 2.03 Thu — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Anandadi: Ananda, Auspicious nakshatra
Anuradha (soft): for arts and music, friendship and love, new clothes and jewellery, weddings and festivals. - 13.03 Mon — Yoga Brahma, Anandadi: Matanga, Auspicious nakshatra
Revati (soft): for arts and music, friendship and love, new clothes and jewellery, weddings and festivals. - 14.03 Tue — Amrita Siddhi Yoga, Yoga Indra, Ravi Yoga until 16:29
Ashwini (light): for quick matters: trade, healing, study, travel, purchases and starting a business. - 20.03 Mon — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Ravi Yoga, Pushya after 11:46
Pushya (light): for quick matters: trade, healing, study, travel, purchases and starting a business. - 29.03 Wed — Amrita Siddhi Yoga, Anandadi: Prajapati, Auspicious weekday after 10:03
Anuradha (soft): for arts and music, friendship and love, new clothes and jewellery, weddings and festivals. - 30.03 Thu — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Yoga Siddhi, Ravi Yoga until 12:19
Anuradha (soft): for arts and music, friendship and love, new clothes and jewellery, weddings and festivals.
Festivals
- 2.03 Thu Kalashtami
- 6.03 Mon Vijaya Ekadashi
- 8.03 Wed Pradosha Vrat
- 9.03 Thu Maha Shivaratri
- 11.03 Sat Magha Amavasya
- 11.03 Sat Shani Amavasya
- 12.03 Sun Chandra Darshan
- 14.03 Tue Vinayaka Chaturthi
- 15.03 Wed Mina Sankranti
- 16.03 Thu Skanda Shashti
- 18.03 Sat Masik Durgashtami
- 21.03 Tue Amalaki Ekadashi
- 22.03 Wed Pradosha Vrat
- 24.03 Fri Holika Dahan
- 24.03 Fri Purnima Vrat
- 25.03 Sat Holi (Dhulandi)
- 25.03 Sat Phalguna Purnima
- 28.03 Tue Angaraki Chaturthi (Bhalachandra)
- 30.03 Thu Rang Panchami
Special muhurta yogas
- 1.03 Wed Amrita Siddhi Yoga 01:19–07:17 (02.03)
- 1.03 Wed Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 01:19–07:17 (02.03)
- 2.03 Thu Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 07:17–03:55 (03.03)
- 5.03 Sun Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 07:10–09:45
- 7.03 Tue Tripushkar Yoga 07:05–15:06
- 12.03 Sun Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 06:52–20:32
- 14.03 Tue Amrita Siddhi Yoga 06:47–19:38
- 14.03 Tue Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 06:47–19:38
- 15.03 Wed Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 18:44–06:41 (16.03)
- 20.03 Mon Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 11:46–06:28 (21.03)
- 21.03 Tue Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 10:17–06:26 (22.03)
- 26.03 Sun Amrita Siddhi Yoga 06:15–06:33
- 26.03 Sun Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 06:15–06:33
- 26.03 Sun Dwipushkar Yoga 06:33–05:53 (27.03)
- 29.03 Wed Amrita Siddhi Yoga 10:03–06:05 (30.03)
- 29.03 Wed Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 10:03–06:05 (30.03)
- 30.03 Thu Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 06:05–12:19
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
- 3.03 Fri — Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra), Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Fierce or sharp nakshatra
- 5.03 Sun — Vyatipata, Vishti (Bhadra), Fierce or sharp nakshatra
- 6.03 Mon — Anandadi: Utpata, many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower), Krakacha Yoga (unfavourable day)
- 9.03 Thu — many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower), Krishna Chaturdashi, Bhadra on earth (unfavourable day)
- 10.03 Fri — Krishna Chaturdashi, Panchaka, Eclipse nearby
- 11.03 Sat — many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower), Amavasya, Fierce or sharp nakshatra (unfavourable day)
- 12.03 Sun — Kshaya tithi, Panchaka, Eclipse nearby
- 15.03 Wed — many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower), Vaidhriti, Sankranti day (unfavourable day)
- 17.03 Fri — Yamaghanta, Krakacha Yoga, Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) (unfavourable day)
- 21.03 Tue — Bhadra on earth, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn), Fierce or sharp nakshatra
- 24.03 Fri — Eclipse, Rikta tithi, Bhadra on earth
- 25.03 Sat — Anandadi: Mrityu, Yamaghanta, Eclipse (unfavourable day)
- 31.03 Fri — Vyatipata, Krakacha Yoga, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
Sky this month
- 11.03 New moon (Amavasya) 07:13
- 11.03 Solar eclipse, partial, greatest eclipse 07:25, magnitude 0.932
not visible here (outside the eclipse zone) - 15.03 Mina Sankranti 04:00 — the Sun enters Mina (Pisces)
- 20.03 Vernal equinox 11:08
- 25.03 Full moon (Purnima) 06:36
- 25.03 Lunar eclipse, total, greatest eclipse 06:32, magnitude 1.269
visible until setting: 04:47–06:21, maximum eclipse here 06:21, magnitude 1.239
Periods
- from 15.03 Kharmas
- 17–24.03 Holashtak
- 9.03 06:02 – 13.03 20:16 Dosha-free Panchaka
Samvatsara and month
Vrisha (No. 15, “bull, might”) — A year of strength: well-being; cattle breeding and farming flourish. more
Northern samvatsara: Manmatha. Shaka Samvat 1983, Vikram Samvat 2118, Kali Yuga 5162.
Magha (Tapas) — A month of austerity and holy baths (Magha Snana): Vasant Panchami, Ratha Saptami; in the dark half — Maha Shivaratri. more
Phalguna (Tapasya) — The last month of the lunar year: Holika Dahan and Holi; Mina Sankranti begins the second Kharmas. more
Amanta — reckoning lunar months from new moon to new moon (South and West India; this calendar shows months this way). Purnimanta — reckoning from full moon to full moon (North India): the bright half of the month (Shukla Paksha) bears the same name in both systems, while the dark half (Krishna Paksha) in purnimanta already belongs to the next month. So, for example, Krishna Janmashtami is “Shravana, Krishna 8” in amanta and “Bhadrapada, Krishna 8” in purnimanta: it is one and the same day.
Times are standard time UTC+3 (from the site settings, without daylight saving time) · panchanga at sunrise (upper limb of the Sun’s disc, with refraction) · ayanamsa Lahiri · place 55°45′ N 37°35′ E · festival dates are calculated for this location by the rules of kala vyapti · times of Sankranti are accurate to within a few minutes
| Summary | Favourable day — Ravi Yoga, Anandadi: Prajapati; auspicious time — after 10:25; auspicious time — until 15:45 |
|---|---|
| Month | Magha (amanta) · Phalguna (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Vrisha (No. 15) · Shaka 1983 · Vikram 2118 more |
At sunrise 07:20
| Tithi | 6Krishna-shashti (Nanda, Kartikeya) · until 15:45 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Vishakha, pada 2 (mixed, Indra and Agni, Jupiter) · until 01:19 (02.03) more |
| Yoga | Vyaghata (“crushing blow”, inauspicious) · until 07:02 (02.03) more |
| Karana | Vanija (movable) · until 15:45 more |
| Vara | Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Kumbha (Aquarius), Moon: Tula (Libra) |
Changes during the day
| from 15:45 | tithi Krishna-saptami |
|---|---|
| from 15:45 | karana Vishti |
| from 01:19 (02.03) | nakshatra Anuradha |
| from 04:40 (02.03) | karana Bava |
| from 07:02 (02.03) | yoga Harshana |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 06:43 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 07:20 |
| Noon | 12:41 |
| Sunset | 18:04 |
| End of twilight | 18:41 |
| Moonrise | 00:51 |
| Moonset | 08:34 |
| Day length | 10 h 44 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 4, average — 9, bad — 0
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 15:45 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Vishakha (07:20–18:04) is good for sowing, for root crops.
- Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 15:45–18:04: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Muhurta
Ravi Yoga 07:20–01:19 (02.03) Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 15:45–07:17 (02.03) Amrita Siddhi Yoga 01:19–07:17 (02.03) Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 01:19–07:17 (02.03)
Anandadi: Prajapati 07:20–01:19 (02.03) Anandadi: Saumya 01:19–07:17 (02.03)
- Bhadra in the netherworld: 15:45–18:45
- Bhadra in heaven: 18:45–04:40 (02.03); Bhadra Puchha 20:57–22:14; Bhadra Mukha 22:14–00:24 (02.03)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 05:33–06:27 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:29–15:12 |
| Godhuli | 18:04–18:30 |
| Pradosha | 18:04–20:43 |
| Nishitha | 00:14–01:07 (02.03) |
| Amrita Kalam | 15:45–17:29 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 12:42–14:02 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 08:40–10:01 |
| Gulika Kalam | 11:21–12:42 |
| Dur Muhurta | 12:20–13:03 |
| Varjyam | 05:45–07:32 (02.03) |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 07:45–08:26, 09:20–18:04
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 | average 07:45–08:26, 09:20–18:04 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average 07:45–08:26, 09:20–18:04 |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 07:45–08:26, 09:20–18:04 |
Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Vishakha; tithi Krishna-shashti until 15:45, Krishna-saptami from 15:45; lagna Kumbha 07:20, Mina 07:45, Mesha 08:26, Vrishabha 09:20, Mithuna 10:51, Karka 13:19, Simha 16:18
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Vishakha — loss of money; Wednesday — favour of the authorities.
Cautions:
- Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Favourable day · score S = +3
Auspicious factors outweigh inauspicious ones: ordinary matters can be started.
Auspicious time begins after 10:25
Auspicious time ends by 15:45
+2 Ravi Yoga 07:20–01:19 (02.03)+1 Anandadi: Prajapati 07:20–01:19 (02.03)+1 Auspicious weekday0 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 15:45–07:17 (02.03)0 Vishti (Bhadra) 15:45–18:45−1 Yoga Vyaghata 07:20–10:25
| Summary | Best day — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Anandadi: Ananda |
|---|---|
| Month | Magha (amanta) · Phalguna (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Vrisha (No. 15) · Shaka 1983 · Vikram 2118 more |
| Festivals | Kalashtami |
At sunrise 07:17
| Tithi | 7Krishna-saptami (Bhadra, Indra) · until 17:42 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Anuradha, pada 1 (soft, Mitra (Friend), Saturn) · until 03:55 (03.03) more |
| Yoga | Harshana (“delighting”, auspicious) · until 07:38 (03.03) more |
| Karana | Bava (movable) · until 17:42 more |
| Vara | Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Kumbha (Aquarius), Moon: Vrischika (Scorpio) |
Changes during the day
| from 17:42 | tithi Krishna-ashtami |
|---|---|
| from 17:42 | karana Balava |
| from 03:55 (03.03) | nakshatra Jyestha |
| from 06:49 (03.03) | karana Kaulava |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 06:40 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 07:17 |
| Noon | 12:41 |
| Sunset | 18:06 |
| End of twilight | 18:43 |
| Moonrise | 02:15 |
| Moonset | 08:49 |
| Day length | 10 h 48 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 10, average — 0, bad — 3
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 17:42 |
|---|
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, Anuradha (07:17–18:06) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Festivals and periods
Kalashtami · Kalabhairava
The eighth day of the waning Moon is dedicated to Kalabhairava, the fierce form of Shiva. The day is chosen so that Ashtami prevails at the beginning of the night (Pradosha). Devotees fast, worship Bhairava in the evening and at night, and feed dogs — the dog is his mount.
Rule: pradosha vyapini: 3 muhurtas after sunset, 18:06–20:44
the tithi covers the decisive time on both days — the day with greater coverage is chosen
Muhurta
Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 07:17–03:55 (03.03)
Krakacha Yoga 17:42–07:15 (03.03) Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 17:42–07:15 (03.03)
Anandadi: Ananda 07:17–03:55 (03.03) Anandadi: Kaladanda 03:55–07:15 (03.03)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 05:32–06:24 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:20–13:03 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:30–15:13 |
| Godhuli | 18:06–18:32 |
| Pradosha | 18:06–20:44 |
| Nishitha | 00:14–01:07 (03.03) |
| Amrita Kalam | 16:23–18:10 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 14:03–15:24 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 07:17–08:38 |
| Gulika Kalam | 10:00–11:21 |
| Dur Muhurta | 10:54–11:37, 15:13–15:56 |
| Varjyam | 05:45–07:32 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 07:17–17:42
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 07:17–17:42 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average 07:17–17:42 |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 07:41–08:22, 09:16–16:14 |
Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Anuradha; tithi Krishna-saptami until 17:42, Krishna-ashtami from 17:42; lagna Kumbha 07:17, Mina 07:41, Mesha 08:22, Vrishabha 09:16, Mithuna 10:47, Karka 13:15, Simha 16:14
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”); Thursday — success.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Krishna-ashtami 17:42–18:06: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Cautions:
- The Muhurta Chintamani warns: whoever shaves in Anuradha nakshatra 3 times a year puts their life in danger — frequent haircuts in this nakshatra are best avoided.
- 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 = +7
The total of auspicious factors is high and there are no prohibitions: suitable for important undertakings.
+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 07:17–03:55 (03.03)+1 Anandadi: Ananda 07:17–03:55 (03.03)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 07:17–03:55 (03.03)+1 Yoga Harshana all day+1 Auspicious weekday0 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 17:42–07:15 (03.03) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Ashtami 17:42–07:15 (03.03)0 Krakacha Yoga 17:42–07:15 (03.03)
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Avoid starting important matters — Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra), Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) |
|---|---|
| Month | Magha (amanta) · Phalguna (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Vrisha (No. 15) · Shaka 1983 · Vikram 2118 more |
At sunrise 07:15
| Tithi | 8Krishna-ashtami (Jaya, Vasus) · until 20:01 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Jyestha, pada 1 (sharp, Indra (Leader of the Gods), Mercury) · until 06:48 (04.03) more Gandamula |
| Yoga | Harshana (“delighting”, auspicious) · until 07:38 more |
| Karana | Kaulava (movable) · until 20:01 more |
| Vara | Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Kumbha (Aquarius), Moon: Vrischika (Scorpio) |
Changes during the day
| from 07:38 | yoga Vajra |
|---|---|
| from 20:01 | tithi Krishna-navami |
| from 20:01 | karana Taitila |
| from 06:48 (04.03) | nakshatra Mula |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 06:38 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 07:15 |
| Noon | 12:41 |
| Sunset | 18:08 |
| End of twilight | 18:45 |
| Moonrise | 03:35 |
| Moonset | 09:12 |
| Day length | 10 h 53 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 0, average — 12, bad — 1
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Jyestha (07:15–18:08) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Muhurta
Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:15–20:01 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 07:15–06:48 (04.03) Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 20:01–07:12 (04.03)
Anandadi: Chara 07:15–06:48 (04.03) Anandadi: Sthira 06:48–07:12 (04.03)
- Gandanta (nakshatra): 00:04–13:32 (04.03)
- Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Jyestha
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 05:30–06:22 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:20–13:03 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:30–15:14 |
| Godhuli | 18:08–18:34 |
| Pradosha | 18:08–20:45 |
| Nishitha | 00:14–01:06 (04.03) |
| Amrita Kalam | 20:56–22:44 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 11:20–12:42 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 15:25–16:46 |
| Gulika Kalam | 08:37–09:58 |
| Dur Muhurta | 09:26–10:09, 13:03–13:47 |
| Varjyam | 10:11–11:59 |
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 07:37–08:18, 09:12–16:10 |
Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Jyestha; tithi Krishna-ashtami; lagna Kumbha 07:15, Mina 07:37, Mesha 08:18, Vrishabha 09:12, Mithuna 10:43, Karka 13:11, Simha 16:10
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Jyestha — loss (reduction) of landed property (real estate); Friday — universal respect.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Krishna-ashtami 07:15–18:08: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Cautions:
- Jyeshtha: favourable for shaving according to the Muhurta Chintamani and B. V. Raman (the rating above follows the Kalaprakashika, where it is avoided).
- Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
- Friday: B. V. Raman advises against cutting nails (the rating above is the site’s summary, which uses the same weekdays for nails as for haircuts, so Friday counts as auspicious).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Avoid starting important matters · score S = −4
There is a mild prohibition (Amavasya, Krishna Chaturdashi, Bhadra on earth, Vyatipata, Vaidhriti, kshaya tithi, Sankranti, Ashubha Yoga) or the total score is -3 or lower: the day is unfavourable for important new matters, but suitable for fasting, prayer and everyday work.
+1 Anandadi: Chara 07:15–06:48 (04.03)+1 Yoga Harshana 07:15–07:38+1 Auspicious weekday0 Yoga Vajra 07:38–08:52−1 Ashtami 07:15–20:01−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 07:15–06:48 (04.03)−2 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:15–20:01−3 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 07:15–06:48 (04.03)
| Summary | Ordinary day — pros: Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Yoga Siddhi; cons: Rikta tithi, Fierce or sharp nakshatra |
|---|---|
| Month | Magha (amanta) · Phalguna (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Vrisha (No. 15) · Shaka 1983 · Vikram 2118 more |
At sunrise 07:12
| Tithi | 9Krishna-navami (Rikta, Serpent (Naga)) · until 22:31 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Mula, pada 1 (sharp, Nirriti (Goddess of Destruction or Alakshmi), Ketu) · until 09:45 (05.03) more Gandamula |
| Yoga | Vajra (“diamond, thunderbolt”, inauspicious) · until 08:27 more |
| Karana | Taitila (movable) · until 09:16 more |
| Vara | Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Kumbha (Aquarius), Moon: Dhanu (Sagittarius) |
Changes during the day
| from 08:27 | yoga Siddhi |
|---|---|
| from 09:16 | karana Gara |
| from 22:31 | tithi Krishna-dashami |
| from 22:31 | karana Vanija |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 06:35 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 07:12 |
| Noon | 12:41 |
| Sunset | 18:10 |
| End of twilight | 18:47 |
| Moonrise | 04:45 |
| Moonset | 09:49 |
| Day length | 10 h 57 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 1, average — 4, bad — 8
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Mula (07:12–18:10) is good for sowing, for root crops.
Muhurta
Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:12–22:31
Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 22:31–07:10 (05.03)
Anandadi: Gada all day
- Gandanta (nakshatra): 00:04–13:32
- Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Mula
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 05:28–06:20 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:19–13:03 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:31–15:15 |
| Godhuli | 18:10–18:36 |
| Pradosha | 18:10–20:46 |
| Nishitha | 00:14–01:06 (05.03) |
| Amrita Kalam | 02:34–04:22 (05.03) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 09:57–11:19 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 14:04–15:26 |
| Gulika Kalam | 07:12–08:35 |
| Dur Muhurta | 07:12–07:56, 07:56–08:40 |
| Varjyam | none on this day |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | no suitable window — see the prohibitions below |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | no suitable window — see the prohibitions below |
| Bathing, washing hair | bad throughout the daytime |
Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Mula; tithi Krishna-navami; lagna Kumbha 07:12, Mina 07:33, Mesha 08:14, Vrishabha 09:08, Mithuna 10:40, Karka 13:07, Simha 16:06
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Mula — ruin of the family; Saturday — decline of physical strength.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Krishna-navami 07:12–18:10: 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 = −2
Auspicious and inauspicious factors are balanced: a day for routine matters; important matters are best timed for favourable days.
+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:12–22:31+2 Yoga Siddhi 08:27–07:10 (05.03)−1 Anandadi: Gada all day−1 Gandanta 07:12–13:32−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra all day−2 Rikta tithi 07:12–22:31
| Summary | Avoid starting important matters — Vyatipata, Vishti (Bhadra) |
|---|---|
| Month | Magha (amanta) · Phalguna (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Vrisha (No. 15) · Shaka 1983 · Vikram 2118 more |
At sunrise 07:10
| Tithi | 10Krishna-dashami (Purna, Dharma) · until 00:57 (06.03) more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Mula, pada 4 (sharp, Nirriti (Goddess of Destruction or Alakshmi), Ketu) · until 09:45 more Gandamula |
| Yoga | Siddhi (“success, accomplishment”, auspicious) · until 09:18 more |
| Karana | Vanija (movable) · until 11:45 more |
| Vara | Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Kumbha (Aquarius), Moon: Dhanu (Sagittarius) |
Changes during the day
| from 09:18 | yoga Vyatipata |
|---|---|
| from 09:45 | nakshatra Purva-Ashadha |
| from 11:45 | karana Vishti |
| from 00:57 (06.03) | tithi Krishna-ekadashi |
| from 00:57 (06.03) | karana Bava |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 06:33 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 07:10 |
| Noon | 12:41 |
| Sunset | 18:12 |
| End of twilight | 18:49 |
| Moonrise | 05:37 |
| Moonset | 10:43 |
| Day length | 11 h 02 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 2, average — 7, bad — 4
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 09:45 |
|---|
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, Mula (07:10–09:45) is good for sowing, for root crops.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Ashadha (09:45–18:12) is good for root crops.
- Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 11:45–18:12: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Muhurta
Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 07:10–09:45 Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 07:10–09:45
Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 00:57–07:07 (06.03)
Anandadi: Siddhi 07:10–09:45 Anandadi: Shubha 09:45–07:07 (06.03)
- Bhadra in the netherworld: 11:45–00:57 (06.03); Bhadra Puchha 13:43–15:02; Bhadra Mukha 15:02–17:15
- Gandanta (tithi): 00:31–01:24 (06.03)
- Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Mula
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 05:26–06:18 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:19–13:03 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:31–15:16 |
| Godhuli | 18:12–18:38 |
| Pradosha | 18:12–20:47 |
| Nishitha | 00:14–01:06 (06.03) |
| Amrita Kalam | none on this day |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 16:50–18:12 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 12:41–14:04 |
| Gulika Kalam | 15:27–16:50 |
| Dur Muhurta | 16:44–17:28 |
| Varjyam | 07:57–09:45, 20:29–22:16 |
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 07:29–08:10, 09:04–18:12 |
Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Mula until 09:45, Purva-Ashadha from 09:45; tithi Krishna-dashami; lagna Kumbha 07:10, Mina 07:29, Mesha 08:10, Vrishabha 09:04, Mithuna 10:36, Karka 13:03, Simha 16:02
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Mula (until 09:45) — ruin of the family; Purva-Ashadha (from 09:45) — ruin of the family; Sunday — physical well-being.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Vyatipata 09:18–18:12: 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 = +1
There is a mild prohibition (Amavasya, Krishna Chaturdashi, Bhadra on earth, Vyatipata, Vaidhriti, kshaya tithi, Sankranti, Ashubha Yoga) or the total score is -3 or lower: the day is unfavourable for important new matters, but suitable for fasting, prayer and everyday work.
Avoid starting important matters: Vyatipata
+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 07:10–09:45+2 Yoga Siddhi 07:10–09:18+1 Anandadi: Siddhi 07:10–09:45+1 Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 07:10–09:45−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 07:10–09:45−2 Vishti (Bhadra) 11:45–00:57 (06.03)−3 Vyatipata 09:18–07:07 (06.03)
| Summary | Unfavourable day — Anandadi: Utpata, many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower) |
|---|---|
| Month | Magha (amanta) · Phalguna (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Vrisha (No. 15) · Shaka 1983 · Vikram 2118 more |
| Festivals | Vijaya Ekadashi |
At sunrise 07:07
| Tithi | 11Krishna-ekadashi (Nanda, Rudra) · until 03:09 (07.03) more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Purva-Ashadha, pada 4 (fierce, Varuna, Venus) · until 12:35 more |
| Yoga | Vyatipata (“calamity, downfall”, inauspicious) · until 10:04 more |
| Karana | Bava (movable) · until 14:06 more |
| Vara | Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Kumbha (Aquarius), Moon: Dhanu (Sagittarius) |
Changes during the day
| from 10:04 | yoga Variyana |
|---|---|
| from 12:35 | nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha |
| from 14:06 | karana Balava |
| from 03:09 (07.03) | tithi Krishna-dvadashi |
| from 03:09 (07.03) | karana Kaulava |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 06:30 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 07:07 |
| Noon | 12:40 |
| Sunset | 18:14 |
| End of twilight | 18:51 |
| Moonrise | 06:11 |
| Moonset | 11:55 |
| Day length | 11 h 07 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 12:35 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Ashadha (07:07–12:35) is good for root crops.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Ashadha (12:35–18:14) is good for sowing.
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 00:57–03:09 (07.03)
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Parana (breaking the fast): 13:48–16:02 (07.03)
Muhurta
Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:07–03:09 (07.03) Krakacha Yoga 07:07–03:09 (07.03) Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:09–07:05 (07.03)
Anandadi: Utpata 07:07–12:35 Anandadi: Mrityu 12:35–07:05 (07.03)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 05:24–06:16 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:19–13:03 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:32–15:17 |
| Godhuli | 18:14–18:40 |
| Pradosha | 18:14–20:48 |
| Nishitha | 00:14–01:05 (07.03) |
| Amrita Kalam | 07:13–09:00 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 08:31–09:54 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 11:17–12:41 |
| Gulika Kalam | 14:04–15:28 |
| Dur Muhurta | 13:03–13:48, 15:17–16:01 |
| Varjyam | 21:25–23:11 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: good 12:35–15:58
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | good 12:35–15:58 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | good 12:35–15:58 |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 07:25–08:06, 09:00–15:58 |
Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Purva-Ashadha until 12:35, Uttara-Ashadha from 12:35; tithi Krishna-ekadashi; lagna Kumbha 07:07, Mina 07:25, Mesha 08:06, Vrishabha 09:00, Mithuna 10:32, Karka 12:59, Simha 15:58
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Purva-Ashadha (until 12:35) — ruin of the family; Uttara-Ashadha (from 12:35) — improved health; Monday — clear, bright complexion.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Vyatipata 07:07–10:04: 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).
- Monday: according to the Kalaprakashika, it is good for a haircut only during the waxing Moon.
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Unfavourable day · score S = −8
A strict prohibition (a visible eclipse; Visha Yoga of the weekday, tithi and nakshatra; Amrita Siddhi turned to poison; Yamaghanta; the Anandadi yoga Mrityu) or a total score of -7 or lower: any new undertakings are best postponed.
Strict prohibition: Anandadi: Utpata, many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower)
+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Yoga Variyana 10:04–07:05 (07.03)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 12:35–07:05 (07.03)−1 Vyatipata 07:07–10:04−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 07:07–12:35−2 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:07–03:09 (07.03)−3 Anandadi: Utpata 07:07–12:35−3 Krakacha Yoga 07:07–03:09 (07.03)
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Ordinary day — pros: Anandadi: Padma, Auspicious nakshatra; cons: Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra), Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn) |
|---|---|
| Month | Magha (amanta) · Phalguna (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Vrisha (No. 15) · Shaka 1983 · Vikram 2118 more |
At sunrise 07:05
| Tithi | 12Krishna-dvadashi (Bhadra, Sun (Ravi)) · until 04:56 (08.03) more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Uttara-Ashadha, pada 3 (fixed, Vishva-Deva (All Gods), Sun) · until 15:06 more |
| Yoga | Variyana (“excellent, best”, auspicious) · until 10:35 more |
| Karana | Kaulava (movable) · until 16:06 more |
| Vara | Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Kumbha (Aquarius), Moon: Makara (Capricorn) |
Changes during the day
| from 10:35 | yoga Parigha |
|---|---|
| from 15:06 | nakshatra Shravana |
| from 16:06 | karana Taitila |
| from 04:56 (08.03) | tithi Krishna-trayodashi |
| from 04:56 (08.03) | karana Gara |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 06:28 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 07:05 |
| Noon | 12:40 |
| Sunset | 18:17 |
| End of twilight | 18:53 |
| Moonrise | 06:33 |
| Moonset | 13:16 |
| Day length | 11 h 11 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 4, average — 9, bad — 0
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 15:06 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Ashadha (07:05–15:06) is good for sowing.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Shravana (15:06–18:17) is good for sowing.
Muhurta
Tripushkar Yoga 07:05–15:06 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:56–07:02 (08.03)
Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 07:05–15:06
Anandadi: Manasa 07:05–08:30 Anandadi: Padma 08:30–16:51 Anandadi: Lumbaka 16:51–07:02 (08.03)
Tripushkar Yoga: A coincidence of the weekday (Sun, Tue or Sat), a Bhadra tithi (2, 7 or 12) and a “tripada” nakshatra (Krittika, Punarvasu, Uttara Phalguni, Vishakha, Uttara Ashadha, Purva Bhadrapada). The result of whatever is begun repeats three times: good for purchases and investments, bad for losses, loans, surgery and funerals.
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 05:22–06:13 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:18–13:03 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:33–15:17 |
| Godhuli | 18:17–18:42 |
| Pradosha | 18:17–20:50 |
| Nishitha | 00:14–01:05 (08.03) |
| Amrita Kalam | 08:01–09:47, 05:53–07:37 (08.03) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 15:29–16:53 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 09:53–11:17 |
| Gulika Kalam | 12:41–14:05 |
| Dur Muhurta | 09:19–10:04, 23:23–00:14 (08.03) |
| Varjyam | 19:27–21:11 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 07:21–08:03, 08:57–15:54
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | average 07:21–08:03, 08:57–15:54 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average 07:21–08:03, 08:57–15:54 |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 07:21–08:03, 08:57–15:54 |
Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha until 15:06, Shravana from 15:06; tithi Krishna-dvadashi; lagna Kumbha 07:05, Mina 07:21, Mesha 08:03, Vrishabha 08:57, Mithuna 10:28, Karka 12:55, Simha 15:54
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Uttara-Ashadha (until 15:06) — improved health; Shravana (from 15:06) — bodily development (physical growth); Tuesday — harm to longevity.
Cautions:
- Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Ordinary day · score S = −2
Auspicious and inauspicious factors are balanced: a day for routine matters; important matters are best timed for favourable days.
+1 Anandadi: Padma 08:30–16:51+1 Auspicious nakshatra 07:05–15:06+1 Yoga Variyana 07:05–10:350 Tripushkar Yoga 07:05–15:060 Anandadi: Lumbaka 16:51–07:02 (08.03)−1 Yoga Parigha 10:35–22:41−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−3 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 07:05–15:06
| Summary | Ordinary day — pros: Anandadi: Chhatra, Auspicious nakshatra; cons: Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) |
|---|---|
| Month | Magha (amanta) · Phalguna (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Vrisha (No. 15) · Shaka 1983 · Vikram 2118 more |
| Festivals | Pradosha Vrat |
At sunrise 07:02
| Tithi | 13Krishna-trayodashi (Jaya, God of Love) · until 06:14 (09.03) more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Shravana, pada 3 (movable, Shri Vishnu, Moon) · until 17:11 more |
| Yoga | Parigha (“bolt, barrier”, inauspicious) · until 10:47 more |
| Karana | Gara (movable) · until 17:39 more |
| Vara | Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Kumbha (Aquarius), Moon: Makara (Capricorn) |
Changes during the day
| from 10:47 | yoga Shiva |
|---|---|
| from 17:11 | nakshatra Dhanishtha |
| from 17:39 | karana Vanija |
| from 06:14 (09.03) | tithi Krishna-chaturdashi |
| from 06:14 (09.03) | karana Vishti |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 06:25 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 07:02 |
| Noon | 12:40 |
| Sunset | 18:19 |
| End of twilight | 18:55 |
| Moonrise | 06:47 |
| Moonset | 14:40 |
| Day length | 11 h 16 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 7, average — 4, bad — 2
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 17:11 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Shravana (07:02–17:11) is good for sowing.
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, 18:19–20:51
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Muhurta
Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:02–06:14 (09.03) Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 17:11–07:00 (09.03)
Anandadi: Chhatra 07:02–17:11 Anandadi: Mitra 17:11–07:00 (09.03)
- Bhadra on earth: 06:14–18:41 (09.03); Bhadra Mukha 06:14–08:18 (09.03); Bhadra Puchha 17:22–18:37 (09.03)
- Dosha-free Panchaka: 06:02 (09.03)–20:16 (13.03)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 05:20–06:11 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:33–15:18 |
| Godhuli | 18:19–18:44 |
| Pradosha | 18:19–20:51 |
| Nishitha | 00:14–01:04 (09.03) |
| Amrita Kalam | 05:53–07:37 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 12:40–14:05 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 08:27–09:51 |
| Gulika Kalam | 11:16–12:40 |
| Dur Muhurta | 12:18–13:03 |
| Varjyam | 21:27–23:09 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average throughout the daytime
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | average throughout the daytime |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average throughout the daytime |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 07:17–07:59, 08:53–15:50 |
Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Shravana until 17:11, Dhanishtha from 17:11; tithi Krishna-trayodashi; lagna Kumbha 07:02, Mina 07:17, Mesha 07:59, Vrishabha 08:53, Mithuna 10:24, Karka 12:51, Simha 15:50
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Shravana (until 17:11) — bodily development (physical growth); Dhanishtha (from 17:11) — longevity (increased vitality); Wednesday — favour of the authorities.
Cautions:
- Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Ordinary day · score S = +1
Auspicious and inauspicious factors are balanced: a day for routine matters; important matters are best timed for favourable days.
+1 Anandadi: Chhatra 07:02–17:11+1 Auspicious nakshatra 07:02–17:11+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Yoga Shiva 10:47–07:00 (09.03)0 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 17:11–07:00 (09.03)−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:02–06:14 (09.03)
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Unfavourable day — many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower), Krishna Chaturdashi |
|---|---|
| Month | Magha (amanta) · Phalguna (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Vrisha (No. 15) · Shaka 1983 · Vikram 2118 more |
| Festivals | Maha Shivaratri |
At sunrise 07:00
| Tithi | 14Krishna-chaturdashi (Rikta, Kali) · until 06:59 (10.03) more the tithi will also last until tomorrow’s sunrise (tryahasparsha) |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Dhanishtha, pada 3 (movable, Vasu (kind) - 8 phenomena of nature, assistants of Indra, Mars) · until 18:46 more |
| Yoga | Shiva (“auspicious, benevolent”, auspicious) · until 10:36 more |
| Karana | Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 18:41 more |
| Vara | Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Kumbha (Aquarius), Moon: Kumbha (Aquarius) |
Changes during the day
| from 10:36 | yoga Siddha |
|---|---|
| from 18:41 | karana Shakuni |
| from 18:46 | nakshatra Shatabhisha |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 06:23 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 07:00 |
| Noon | 12:40 |
| Sunset | 18:21 |
| End of twilight | 18:57 |
| Moonrise | 06:56 |
| Moonset | 16:04 |
| Day length | 11 h 21 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 |
|---|
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:
- Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 07:00–18:21: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
- Krishna-chaturdashi 07:00–18:21: according to the Kalaprakashika, ploughing on Chaturdashi puts the owner’s life in danger.
Festivals and periods
Maha Shivaratri · Shiva
“The Great Night of Shiva” — the marriage of Shiva and Parvati and the appearance of the fiery lingam. Devotees fast all day, keep vigil at night, perform abhisheka of the lingam in each of the four praharas and offer bilva leaves; the main puja is at midnight (Nishitha).
Rule: nishitha vyapini: midnight, 00:14–01:04 (10.03)
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Muhurta
Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) all day
Anandadi: Shrivatsa 07:00–18:46 Anandadi: Vajra 18:46–06:57 (10.03)
- Bhadra on earth: 06:14–18:41; Bhadra Mukha 06:14–08:18; Bhadra Puchha 17:22–18:37
- Dosha-free Panchaka: 06:02–20:16 (13.03)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 05:18–06:09 |
|---|---|
| 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 | 07:41–09:23 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 14:05–15:30 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 07:00–08:25 |
| Gulika Kalam | 09:50–11:15 |
| Dur Muhurta | 10:47–11:32, 15:19–16:04 |
| Varjyam | 02:17–03:58 (10.03) |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | no suitable window — see the prohibitions below |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | no suitable window — see the prohibitions below |
| Bathing, washing hair | average throughout the daytime |
Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Dhanishtha; tithi Krishna-chaturdashi; lagna Kumbha 07:00, Mina 07:14, Mesha 07:55, Vrishabha 08:49, Mithuna 10:20, Karka 12:48, Simha 15:46
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Dhanishtha — longevity (increased vitality); Thursday — success.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Krishna-chaturdashi 07:00–18:21: a Rikta and Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
- Bhadra on earth 07:00–18:21: no shaving or haircuts during Vishti Karana (according to the Muhurta Chintamani, Bhadra does harm when it is on earth; in heaven and in the netherworld its influence on earth is weak).
Cautions:
- Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
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: Krishna Chaturdashi, Bhadra on earth
+1 Yoga Siddha 10:36–06:57 (10.03)+1 Anandadi: Shrivatsa 07:00–18:46+1 Auspicious nakshatra 07:00–18:46+1 Auspicious weekday−1 Panchaka all day−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) all day−2 Tryahasparsha−3 Krishna Chaturdashi all day−3 Bhadra on earth 07:00–18:41
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Avoid starting important matters — Krishna Chaturdashi, Panchaka |
|---|---|
| Month | Magha (amanta) · Phalguna (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Vrisha (No. 15) · Shaka 1983 · Vikram 2118 more |
At sunrise 06:57
| Tithi | 14Krishna-chaturdashi (Rikta, Kali) · until 06:59 more vriddhi: the same tithi also prevailed at yesterday’s sunrise |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Shatabhisha, pada 2 (movable, Varuna, Rahu) · until 19:51 more |
| Yoga | Siddha (“perfected, accomplished”, auspicious) · until 10:01 more |
| Karana | Shakuni (fixed, inauspicious) · until 06:59 more |
| Vara | Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Kumbha (Aquarius), Moon: Kumbha (Aquarius) |
Changes during the day
| from 06:59 | tithi Amavasya |
|---|---|
| from 06:59 | karana Chatushpada |
| from 10:01 | yoga Sadhya |
| from 19:10 | karana Naga |
| from 19:51 | nakshatra Purva-Bhadra |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 06:20 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 06:57 |
| Noon | 12:39 |
| Sunset | 18:23 |
| End of twilight | 19:00 |
| Moonrise | 07:03 |
| Moonset | 17:28 |
| Day length | 11 h 25 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 06:59 |
|---|
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, Shatabhisha (06:57–18:23) is good for sowing.
- Shakuni 06:57–06:59: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it (it is suitable for sowing).
- Chatushpada 06:59–18:23: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
- Krishna-chaturdashi 06:57–06:59: according to the Kalaprakashika, ploughing on Chaturdashi puts the owner’s life in danger.
Muhurta
Anandadi: Saumya 06:57–19:51 Anandadi: Dhwanksha 19:51–06:54 (11.03)
- Dosha-free Panchaka: 06:02 (09.03)–20:16 (13.03)
- Gandanta (tithi): 06:49–07:37 (11.03)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 05:16–06:07 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:17–13:03 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:34–15:20 |
| Godhuli | 18:23–18:48 |
| Pradosha | 18:23–20:53 |
| Nishitha | 00:14–01:04 (11.03) |
| Amrita Kalam | 12:19–14:00 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 11:14–12:40 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 15:31–16:57 |
| Gulika Kalam | 08:23–09:48 |
| Dur Muhurta | 09:14–10:00, 13:03–13:48 |
| Varjyam | 02:24–04:02 (11.03) |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | no suitable window — see the prohibitions below |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | no suitable window — see the prohibitions below |
| Bathing, washing hair | average throughout the daytime |
Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Shatabhisha; tithi Krishna-chaturdashi until 06:59, Amavasya from 06:59; lagna Kumbha 06:57, Mina 07:10, Mesha 07:51, Vrishabha 08:45, Mithuna 10:16, Karka 12:44, Simha 15:42
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Shatabhisha — gaining strength; Friday — universal respect.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Krishna-chaturdashi 06:57–06:59: a Rikta and Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
- Amavasya 06:59–18:23: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Cautions:
- Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
- Friday: B. V. Raman advises against cutting nails (the rating above is the site’s summary, which uses the same weekdays for nails as for haircuts, so Friday counts as auspicious).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Avoid starting important matters · score S = 0
There is a mild prohibition (Amavasya, Krishna Chaturdashi, Bhadra on earth, Vyatipata, Vaidhriti, kshaya tithi, Sankranti, Ashubha Yoga) or the total score is -3 or lower: the day is unfavourable for important new matters, but suitable for fasting, prayer and everyday work.
Avoid starting important matters: Krishna Chaturdashi
+2 Yoga Siddha 06:57–10:01+1 Anandadi: Saumya 06:57–19:51+1 Auspicious nakshatra 06:57–19:51+1 Auspicious weekday−1 Eclipse nearby−1 Panchaka all day−3 Krishna Chaturdashi 06:57–06:59
| Summary | Unfavourable day — many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower), Amavasya |
|---|---|
| Month | Magha (amanta) · Phalguna (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Vrisha (No. 15) · Shaka 1983 · Vikram 2118 more |
| Festivals | Shani Amavasya · Magha Amavasya · Solar eclipse, partial (not visible here) |
At sunrise 06:54
| Tithi | 30Amavasya (Purna, Pitris (ancestors)) · until 07:13 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Purva-Bhadra, pada 2 (fierce, Aja Ekapad - sunbeam or lightning strike, Jupiter) · until 20:25 more |
| Yoga | Sadhya (“attainable, amenable”, auspicious) · until 09:01 more |
| Karana | Naga (fixed, inauspicious) · until 07:13 more |
| Vara | Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Kumbha (Aquarius), Moon: Kumbha (Aquarius) |
Changes during the day
| from 07:13 | tithi Shukla-pratipat |
|---|---|
| from 07:13 | karana Kimstughna |
| from 09:01 | yoga Shubha |
| from 19:09 | karana Bava |
| from 20:25 | nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 06:18 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 06:54 |
| Noon | 12:39 |
| Sunset | 18:25 |
| End of twilight | 19:02 |
| Moonrise | 07:08 |
| Moonset | 18:52 |
| Day length | 11 h 30 min |
Sky
| New moon (Amavasya) | 07:13 |
|---|---|
| Solar eclipse, partial | greatest eclipse 07:25, magnitude 0.932 |
| Visibility | not visible here (outside the eclipse zone) |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 0, average — 3, bad — 10
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 07:13 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Bhadra (06:54–18:25) is good for root crops.
- Naga 06:54–07:13: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
- Kimstughna 07:13–18:25: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Festivals and periods
Shani Amavasya · Shani (Saturn)
A new moon on a Saturday — the best day to propitiate Shani: oil lamps, charity of black sesame and oil, worship of Hanuman.
Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 06:59 (10.03)–07:13
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 06:59 (10.03)–07:13
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Muhurta
Anandadi: Kaladanda 06:54–20:25 Anandadi: Dhumra 20:25–06:52 (12.03)
- Dosha-free Panchaka: 06:02 (09.03)–20:16 (13.03)
- Gandanta (tithi): 06:49–07:37
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 | 12:14–13:52 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 09:47–11:13 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 14:06–15:32 |
| Gulika Kalam | 06:54–08:21 |
| Dur Muhurta | 06:54–07:40, 07:40–08:26 |
| Varjyam | 06:04–07:40 (12.03) |
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 | bad throughout the daytime |
Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Purva-Bhadra; tithi Amavasya until 07:13, Shukla-pratipat from 07:13; lagna Kumbha 06:54, Mina 07:06, Mesha 07:47, Vrishabha 08:41, Mithuna 10:12, Karka 12:40, Simha 15:38
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Purva-Bhadra — facing death (dangers); Saturday — decline of physical strength.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Amavasya 06:54–07:13: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Cautions:
- Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
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: Amavasya
+2 Yoga Shubha 09:01–06:52 (12.03)−1 Anandadi: Kaladanda 06:54–20:25−1 Eclipse (not visible here)−1 Gandanta 06:54–07:37−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Panchaka all day−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 06:54–20:25−3 Amavasya 06:54–07:13
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Avoid starting important matters — Kshaya tithi, Panchaka |
|---|---|
| Month | Phalguna (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Vrisha (No. 15) · Shaka 1983 · Vikram 2118 more |
| Festivals | Chandra Darshan |
At sunrise 06:52
| Tithi | 1Shukla-pratipat (Nanda, Brahma) · until 06:57 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Uttara-Bhadra, pada 2 (fixed, Ahirbudhyana (Serpent of the Deep - Milky Way under the horizon), Saturn) · until 20:32 more |
| Yoga | Shubha (“goodness, happiness”, auspicious) · until 07:39 more |
| Karana | Bava (movable) · until 06:57 more |
| Vara | Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Kumbha (Aquarius), Moon: Mina (Pisces) |
Changes during the day
| from 06:57 | tithi Shukla-dvitya (kshaya: not present at any sunrise) |
|---|---|
| from 06:57 | karana Balava |
| from 07:39 | yoga Shukla |
| from 18:39 | karana Kaulava |
| from 20:32 | nakshatra Revati |
| from 05:55 (13.03) | yoga Brahma |
| from 06:15 (13.03) | tithi Shukla-tritya |
| from 06:15 (13.03) | karana Taitila |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 06:15 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 06:52 |
| Noon | 12:39 |
| Sunset | 18:27 |
| End of twilight | 19:04 |
| Moonrise | 07:13 |
| Moonset | 20:17 |
| Day length | 11 h 34 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 3, average — 10, bad — 0
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 06:57 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Bhadra (06:52–18:27) is good for sowing.
Festivals and periods
Chandra Darshan · Chandra (the Moon)
The first evening after the new moon, when the thin lunar crescent becomes visible. People look at the young Moon, offer it water and pray for well-being; some fast until it appears.
Rule: first visible lunar crescent, 18:27–20:17
Crescent Moon above the horizon after sunset: 18:27–20:17
Muhurta
Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 06:52–20:32
Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:52–06:57
Anandadi: Sthira 06:52–20:32 Anandadi: Vardhamana 20:32–06:49 (13.03)
- Dosha-free Panchaka: 06:02 (09.03)–20:16 (13.03)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 05:12–06:02 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:16–13:03 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:35–15:22 |
| Godhuli | 18:27–18:52 |
| Pradosha | 18:27–20:55 |
| Nishitha | 00:13–01:03 (13.03) |
| Amrita Kalam | 15:43–17:19 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 17:00–18:27 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 12:39–14:06 |
| Gulika Kalam | 15:33–17:00 |
| Dur Muhurta | 16:54–17:41 |
| Varjyam | 06:04–07:40 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 06:57–18:27
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 06:57–18:27 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails | average 06:57–18:27 |
| Cutting toenails | average 07:02–07:43, 08:37–15:34 |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 06:57–18:27 |
Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra; tithi Shukla-pratipat until 06:57, Shukla-dvitya from 06:57; lagna Kumbha 06:52, Mina 07:02, Mesha 07:43, Vrishabha 08:37, Mithuna 10:08, Karka 12:36, Simha 15:34
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Uttara-Bhadra — a good life; Sunday — physical well-being.
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Avoid starting important matters · score S = +4
There is a mild prohibition (Amavasya, Krishna Chaturdashi, Bhadra on earth, Vyatipata, Vaidhriti, kshaya tithi, Sankranti, Ashubha Yoga) or the total score is -3 or lower: the day is unfavourable for important new matters, but suitable for fasting, prayer and everyday work.
Avoid starting important matters: Kshaya tithi
+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 06:52–20:32+2 Yoga Shubha 06:52–07:39+1 Anandadi: Sthira 06:52–20:32+1 Auspicious nakshatra 06:52–20:32+1 Auspicious tithi 06:57–06:15 (13.03)0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:52–06:57 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Eclipse nearby−1 Panchaka all day−2 Kshaya tithi
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Best day — Yoga Brahma, Anandadi: Matanga |
|---|---|
| Month | Phalguna (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Vrisha (No. 15) · Shaka 1983 · Vikram 2118 more |
At sunrise 06:49
| Tithi | 3Shukla-tritya (Jaya, Vishnu) · until 05:09 (14.03) more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Revati, pada 2 (soft, Pushan (Prosperous), Mercury) · until 20:16 more Gandamula |
| Yoga | Brahma (“Brahma, sacred knowledge”, auspicious) · until 03:54 (14.03) more |
| Karana | Taitila (movable) · until 17:45 more |
| Vara | Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Kumbha (Aquarius), Moon: Mina (Pisces) |
Changes during the day
| from 17:45 | karana Gara |
|---|---|
| from 20:16 | nakshatra Ashwini |
| from 03:54 (14.03) | yoga Indra |
| from 05:09 (14.03) | tithi Shukla-chaturti |
| from 05:09 (14.03) | karana Vanija |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 06:13 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 06:49 |
| Noon | 12:39 |
| Sunset | 18:29 |
| End of twilight | 19:06 |
| Moonrise | 07:19 |
| Moonset | 21:45 |
| Day length | 11 h 39 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 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Revati (06:49–18:29) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Muhurta
Ravi Yoga 20:16–06:47 (14.03)
Anandadi: Matanga 06:49–20:16 Anandadi: Rakshasa 20:16–06:47 (14.03)
- Dosha-free Panchaka: 06:02 (09.03)–20:16
- Gandanta (nakshatra): 14:22–02:08 (14.03)
- Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Revati
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 05:10–06:00 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:16–13:02 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:36–15:22 |
| Godhuli | 18:29–18:53 |
| Pradosha | 18:29–20:56 |
| Nishitha | 00:13–01:02 (14.03) |
| Amrita Kalam | 17:53–19:28 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 08:17–09:44 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 11:12–12:39 |
| Gulika Kalam | 14:07–15:34 |
| Dur Muhurta | 13:02–13:49, 15:22–16:09 |
| Varjyam | 08:24–09:59 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: good 06:58–07:39, 08:33–15:30
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 06:58–07:39, 08:33–15:30 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | good 06:58–07:39, 08:33–15:30 |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 06:58–07:39, 08:33–15:30 |
Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Revati; tithi Shukla-tritya; lagna Kumbha 06:49, Mina 06:58, Mesha 07:39, Vrishabha 08:33, Mithuna 10:04, Karka 12:32, Simha 15:30
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Revati — increase in property; Monday — clear, bright complexion.
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.
+2 Yoga Brahma 06:49–03:54 (14.03)+1 Anandadi: Matanga 06:49–20:16+1 Auspicious nakshatra 06:49–20:16+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 06:49–05:09 (14.03)−1 Panchaka 06:49–20:16
| Summary | Best day — Amrita Siddhi Yoga, Yoga Indra; auspicious time — until 16:29 |
|---|---|
| Month | Phalguna (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Vrisha (No. 15) · Shaka 1983 · Vikram 2118 more |
| Festivals | Vinayaka Chaturthi |
At sunrise 06:47
| Tithi | 4Shukla-chaturti (Rikta, Yama) · until 03:44 (15.03) more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Ashwini, pada 2 (light, Ashwini Kumara, Ketu) · until 19:38 more Gandamula |
| Yoga | Indra (“Indra, lord”, auspicious) · until 01:36 (15.03) more |
| Karana | Vanija (movable) · until 16:29 more |
| Vara | Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Kumbha (Aquarius), Moon: Mesha (Aries) |
Changes during the day
| from 16:29 | karana Vishti |
|---|---|
| from 19:38 | nakshatra Bharani |
| from 01:36 (15.03) | yoga Vaidhriti |
| from 03:44 (15.03) | tithi Shukla-panchami |
| from 03:44 (15.03) | karana Bava |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 06:10 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 06:47 |
| Noon | 12:38 |
| Sunset | 18:31 |
| End of twilight | 19:08 |
| Moonrise | 07:26 |
| Moonset | 23:18 |
| Day length | 11 h 44 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 2, average — 2, bad — 9
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise |
|---|
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:
- Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 16:29–18:31: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Festivals and periods
Vinayaka Chaturthi · Ganesha
The monthly Chaturthi of Ganesha in the bright half of the month. Puja is performed at noon (Madhyahna); in the evening of this day devotees do not look at the Moon.
Rule: madhyahna vyapini: midday (the 3rd fifth of the daytime), 11:28–13:49
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Muhurta
Amrita Siddhi Yoga 06:47–19:38 Ravi Yoga 06:47–19:38 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 06:47–19:38
Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:44–06:44 (15.03) Jwalamukhi Yoga 03:44–06:44 (15.03)
Anandadi: Amrita 06:47–19:38 Anandadi: Musala 19:38–06:44 (15.03)
- Bhadra in heaven: 16:29–03:44 (15.03); Bhadra Mukha 16:26–18:19; Bhadra Puchha 02:36–03:44 (15.03)
- Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Ashwini
- Surya Dagdha tithi: Shukla-chaturti
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 05:08–05:57 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:15–13:02 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:36–15:23 |
| Godhuli | 18:31–18:55 |
| Pradosha | 18:31–20:58 |
| Nishitha | 00:13–01:02 (15.03) |
| Amrita Kalam | 12:37–14:11 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 15:35–17:03 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 09:43–11:11 |
| Gulika Kalam | 12:39–14:07 |
| Dur Muhurta | 09:08–09:54, 23:24–00:13 (15.03) |
| Varjyam | 15:44–17:18, 04:52–06:25 (15.03) |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | no suitable window — see the prohibitions below |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | no suitable window — see the prohibitions below |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 06:54–07:35, 08:29–15:26 |
Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Ashwini; tithi Shukla-chaturti; lagna Kumbha 06:47, Mina 06:54, Mesha 07:35, Vrishabha 08:29, Mithuna 10:00, Karka 12:28, Simha 15:26, Kanya 18:27
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Ashwini — joy; Tuesday — harm to longevity.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Shukla-chaturti 06:47–18:31: 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 = +6
The total of auspicious factors is high and there are no prohibitions: suitable for important undertakings.
Auspicious time ends by 16:29
+4 Amrita Siddhi Yoga 06:47–19:38+2 Yoga Indra 06:47–01:36 (15.03)+2 Ravi Yoga 06:47–19:38+1 Anandadi: Amrita 06:47–19:38+1 Auspicious nakshatra 06:47–19:380 Vishti (Bhadra) 16:29–03:44 (15.03)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Surya Dagdha tithi 06:47–03:44 (15.03)−2 Rikta tithi 06:47–03:44 (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.
| 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 | Vrisha (No. 15) · Shaka 1983 · Vikram 2118 more |
| Period | Kharmas |
| Festivals | Mina Sankranti |
At sunrise 06:44
| Tithi | 5Shukla-panchami (Purna, Soma) · until 02:02 (16.03) more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Bharani, pada 2 (fierce, Yama (Dharma-raja), Venus) · until 18:44 more |
| Yoga | Vaidhriti (“without support, discord”, inauspicious) · until 23:06 more |
| Karana | Bava (movable) · until 14:55 more |
| Vara | Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Mina (Pisces), Moon: Mesha (Aries) |
Changes during the day
| from 14:55 | karana Balava |
|---|---|
| from 18:44 | nakshatra Krittika |
| from 23:06 | yoga Vishkambha |
| from 02:02 (16.03) | tithi Shukla-shashti |
| from 02:02 (16.03) | karana Kaulava |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 06:07 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 06:44 |
| Noon | 12:38 |
| Sunset | 18:33 |
| End of twilight | 19:10 |
| Moonrise | 07:36 |
| Moonset | none |
| Day length | 11 h 48 min |
Sky
| Mina Sankranti | 04:00 — the Sun enters Mina (Pisces) |
|---|
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 3, average — 10, bad — 0
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Bharani (06:44–18:33) is good for root crops.
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, 06:44–10:24
on the day the Sun enters the sign
- Kharmas
Muhurta
Ravi Yoga 18:44–06:41 (16.03) Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 18:44–06:41 (16.03) Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 18:44–06:41 (16.03)
Jwalamukhi Yoga 06:44–18:44
Anandadi: Siddhi 18:44–06:41 (16.03) Anandadi: Kana 06:44–18:44
- Gandanta (tithi): 01:40–02:24 (16.03)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 05:06–05:55 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:37–15:24 |
| Godhuli | 18:33–18:57 |
| Pradosha | 18:33–20:59 |
| Nishitha | 00:13–01:02 (16.03) |
| Amrita Kalam | 14:07–15:39 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 12:39–14:07 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 08:13–09:41 |
| Gulika Kalam | 11:10–12:39 |
| Dur Muhurta | 12:15–13:02 |
| Varjyam | 06:10–07:41 (16.03) |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | no suitable window — see the prohibitions below |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | no suitable window — see the prohibitions below |
| Bathing, washing hair | average throughout the daytime |
Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Bharani; tithi Shukla-panchami; lagna Kumbha 06:44, Mina 06:50, Mesha 07:31, Vrishabha 08:25, Mithuna 09:56, Karka 12:24, Simha 15:23, Kanya 18:23
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Bharani — facing death (dangers); Wednesday — favour of the authorities.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Sankranti at 04:00 — a Parva day: no haircuts or shaving on this day (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
- Vaidhriti 06:44–18:33: auspicious undertakings, including haircuts, are avoided during this yoga (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Unfavourable day · score S = −8
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, Sankranti day
+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 06:44–02:02 (16.03)0 Kharmas−1 Sankranti day−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 06:44–18:44−2 Jwalamukhi Yoga 06:44–18:44−3 Anandadi: Kana 06:44–18:44−3 Vaidhriti 06:44–23:06
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Ordinary day — pros: Ravi Yoga, Auspicious weekday; cons: Anandadi: Lumbaka |
|---|---|
| Month | Phalguna (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Vrisha (No. 15) · Shaka 1983 · Vikram 2118 more |
| Period | Kharmas |
| Festivals | Skanda Shashti |
At sunrise 06:41
| Tithi | 6Shukla-shashti (Nanda, Kartikeya) · until 00:08 (17.03) more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Krittika, pada 3 (mixed, Agni, Sun) · until 17:36 more |
| Yoga | Vishkambha (“prop, bolt”, inauspicious) · until 20:25 more |
| Karana | Kaulava (movable) · until 13:06 more |
| Vara | Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Mina (Pisces), Moon: Vrishabha (Taurus) |
Changes during the day
| from 13:06 | karana Taitila |
|---|---|
| from 17:36 | nakshatra Rohini |
| from 20:25 | yoga Priti |
| from 00:08 (17.03) | tithi Shukla-saptami |
| from 00:08 (17.03) | karana Gara |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 06:05 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 06:41 |
| Noon | 12:38 |
| Sunset | 18:35 |
| End of twilight | 19:12 |
| Moonrise | 07:51 |
| Moonset | 00:54 |
| Day length | 11 h 53 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 2, average — 11, bad — 0
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 17:36 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Krittika (06:41–17:36) is good for root crops.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Rohini (17:36–18:35) is good for sowing.
Festivals and periods
Skanda Shashti · Skanda (Murugan, Kartikeya)
The sixth day of the waxing Moon is dedicated to Skanda (Murugan, Kartikeya), the son of Shiva. Devotees fast and worship Murugan; the day is especially revered in South India.
Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 02:02–00:08 (17.03)
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
- Kharmas
Muhurta
Ravi Yoga 06:41–17:36
Yamaghanta 06:41–17:36 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:41–00:08 (17.03) Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 17:36–00:08 (17.03)
Anandadi: Lumbaka 06:41–17:36 Anandadi: Utpata 17:36–06:39 (17.03)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 05:04–05:53 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:14–13:02 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:37–15:25 |
| Godhuli | 18:35–18:59 |
| Pradosha | 18:35–21:00 |
| Nishitha | 00:13–01:01 (17.03) |
| Amrita Kalam | 15:18–16:50 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 14:07–15:37 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 06:41–08:11 |
| Gulika Kalam | 09:40–11:09 |
| Dur Muhurta | 10:39–11:27, 15:25–16:12 |
| Varjyam | 06:10–07:41 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 06:46–07:27, 08:21–15:19, 17:36–18:35
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | average 06:46–07:27, 08:21–15:19, 17:36–18:35 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average 06:46–07:27, 08:21–15:19, 17:36–18:35 |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 18:19–18:35 |
Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Krittika until 17:36, Rohini from 17:36; tithi Shukla-shashti; lagna Kumbha 06:41, Mina 06:46, Mesha 07:27, Vrishabha 08:21, Mithuna 09:52, Karka 12:20, Simha 15:19, Kanya 18:19
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Krittika (until 17:36) — consumption (a wasting disease); Rohini (from 17:36) — destruction of all misfortunes; Thursday — success.
Cautions:
- The Muhurta Chintamani warns: whoever shaves in Krittika nakshatra 6 times a year puts their life in danger — frequent haircuts in this nakshatra are best avoided.
- The Muhurta Chintamani warns: whoever shaves in Rohini nakshatra 8 times a year puts their life in danger — frequent haircuts in this nakshatra are best avoided.
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Ordinary day · score S = +2
Auspicious and inauspicious factors are balanced: a day for routine matters; important matters are best timed for favourable days.
+2 Ravi Yoga 06:41–17:36+1 Auspicious weekday0 Auspicious nakshatra 17:36–06:39 (17.03)0 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 17:36–00:08 (17.03) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:41–00:08 (17.03) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Kharmas0 Yamaghanta 06:41–17:36 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Anandadi: Lumbaka 06:41–17:36
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Unfavourable day — Yamaghanta, Krakacha Yoga |
|---|---|
| Month | Phalguna (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Vrisha (No. 15) · Shaka 1983 · Vikram 2118 more |
| Period | Kharmas · Holashtak |
At sunrise 06:39
| Tithi | 7Shukla-saptami (Bhadra, Indra) · until 22:03 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Rohini, pada 3 (fixed, Prajapati (Brahma - Creator), Moon) · until 16:16 more |
| Yoga | Priti (“love, affection”, auspicious) · until 17:35 more |
| Karana | Gara (movable) · until 11:06 more |
| Vara | Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Mina (Pisces), Moon: Vrishabha (Taurus) |
Changes during the day
| from 11:06 | karana Vanija |
|---|---|
| from 16:16 | nakshatra Mrigashirsha |
| from 17:35 | yoga Ayushman |
| from 22:03 | tithi Shukla-ashtami |
| from 22:03 | karana Vishti |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 06:02 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 06:39 |
| Noon | 12:37 |
| Sunset | 18:37 |
| End of twilight | 19:14 |
| Moonrise | 08:18 |
| Moonset | 02:30 |
| Day length | 11 h 58 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 16:16 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Rohini (06:39–16:16) is good for sowing.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Mrigashirsha (16:16–18:37) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Festivals and periods
- Kharmas
- Holashtak
Muhurta
Yamaghanta 06:39–16:16 Krakacha Yoga 06:39–22:03 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:39–22:03 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 22:03–06:36 (18.03)
Anandadi: Mitra 06:39–16:16 Anandadi: Manasa 16:16–06:36 (18.03)
- Bhadra in heaven: 22:03–08:58 (18.03); Bhadra Puchha 23:41–00:47 (18.03); Bhadra Mukha 00:47–02:36 (18.03)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 05:02–05:51 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:14–13:02 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:38–15:26 |
| Godhuli | 18:37–19:01 |
| Pradosha | 18:37–21:01 |
| Nishitha | 00:13–01:01 (18.03) |
| Amrita Kalam | 13:15–14:46, 06:34–08:04 (18.03) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 11:08–12:38 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 15:38–17:07 |
| Gulika Kalam | 08:09–09:38 |
| Dur Muhurta | 09:03–09:50, 13:02–13:50 |
| Varjyam | 08:43–10:14, 21:32–23:02 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: good 06:42–07:23, 08:17–15:15, 18:16–18:37
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | good 06:42–07:23, 08:17–15:15, 18:16–18:37 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | good 06:42–07:23, 08:17–15:15, 18:16–18:37 |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 06:42–07:23, 08:17–15:15, 18:16–18:37 |
Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Rohini until 16:16, Mrigashirsha from 16:16; tithi Shukla-saptami; lagna Kumbha 06:39, Mina 06:42, Mesha 07:23, Vrishabha 08:17, Mithuna 09:48, Karka 12:16, Simha 15:15, Kanya 18:16
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Rohini (until 16:16) — destruction of all misfortunes; Mrigashirsha (from 16:16) — abundance (well-being, prosperity); Friday — universal respect.
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.
- Friday: B. V. Raman advises against cutting nails (the rating above is the site’s summary, which uses the same weekdays for nails as for haircuts, so Friday counts as auspicious).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Unfavourable day · score S = −3
A strict prohibition (a visible eclipse; Visha Yoga of the weekday, tithi and nakshatra; Amrita Siddhi turned to poison; Yamaghanta; the Anandadi yoga Mrityu) or a total score of -7 or lower: any new undertakings are best postponed.
Strict prohibition: Yamaghanta
+1 Anandadi: Mitra 06:39–16:16+1 Auspicious nakshatra 06:39–16:16+1 Yoga Priti 06:39–17:35+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 06:39–22:030 Holashtak0 Kharmas−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:39–22:03−3 Krakacha Yoga 06:39–22:03−3 Yamaghanta 06:39–16:16
| Summary | Ordinary day — pros: Auspicious nakshatra, Yoga Ayushman; cons: Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn), Anandadi: Vajra |
|---|---|
| Month | Phalguna (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Vrisha (No. 15) · Shaka 1983 · Vikram 2118 more |
| Period | Kharmas · Holashtak |
| Festivals | Masik Durgashtami |
At sunrise 06:36
| Tithi | 8Shukla-ashtami (Jaya, Vasus) · until 19:51 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Mrigashirsha, pada 3 (soft, Soma (Chandra, Moon), Mars) · until 14:50 more |
| Yoga | Ayushman (“long-lived”, auspicious) · until 14:40 more |
| Karana | Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 08:58 more |
| Vara | Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Mina (Pisces), Moon: Mithuna (Gemini) |
Changes during the day
| from 08:58 | karana Bava |
|---|---|
| from 14:40 | yoga Saubhagya |
| from 14:50 | nakshatra Ardra |
| from 19:51 | tithi Shukla-navami |
| from 19:51 | karana Balava |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 06:00 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 06:36 |
| Noon | 12:37 |
| Sunset | 18:39 |
| End of twilight | 19:16 |
| Moonrise | 09:04 |
| Moonset | 03:53 |
| Day length | 12 h 02 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 3, average — 8, bad — 2
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 14:50 |
|---|
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, Mrigashirsha (06:36–14:50) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
- Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 06:36–08:58: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
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 22:03 (17.03)–19:51
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
- Kharmas
- Holashtak
Muhurta
Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 19:51–06:34 (19.03)
Anandadi: Vajra 06:36–14:50 Anandadi: Mudgara 14:50–06:34 (19.03)
- Bhadra in heaven: 03:34–08:58
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 05:00–05:48 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:14–13:02 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:38–15:26 |
| Godhuli | 18:39–19:03 |
| Pradosha | 18:39–21:02 |
| Nishitha | 00:13–01:00 (19.03) |
| Amrita Kalam | 06:34–08:04, 03:56–05:26 (19.03) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 09:37–11:07 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 14:08–15:38 |
| Gulika Kalam | 06:36–08:07 |
| Dur Muhurta | 06:36–07:24, 07:24–08:13 |
| Varjyam | 22:42–00:12 (19.03) |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | no suitable window — see the prohibitions below |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | no suitable window — see the prohibitions below |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 06:38–07:19, 08:13–15:11, 18:12–18:39 |
Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Mrigashirsha until 14:50, Ardra from 14:50; tithi Shukla-ashtami; lagna Kumbha 06:36, Mina 06:38, Mesha 07:19, Vrishabha 08:13, Mithuna 09:45, Karka 12:12, Simha 15:11, Kanya 18:12
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Mrigashirsha (until 14:50) — abundance (well-being, prosperity); Ardra (from 14:50) — sadness; Saturday — decline of physical strength.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Shukla-ashtami 06:36–18:39: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Ordinary day · score S = −2
Auspicious and inauspicious factors are balanced: a day for routine matters; important matters are best timed for favourable days.
+1 Auspicious nakshatra 06:36–14:50+1 Yoga Ayushman 06:36–14:400 Holashtak0 Kharmas0 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 14:50–06:34 (19.03)0 Vishti (Bhadra) 06:36–08:58−1 Ashtami 06:36–19:51−1 Anandadi: Vajra 06:36–14:50−1 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.
| Summary | Ordinary day — pros: Yoga Saubhagya, Ravi Yoga; cons: Rikta tithi, Fierce or sharp nakshatra |
|---|---|
| Month | Phalguna (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Vrisha (No. 15) · Shaka 1983 · Vikram 2118 more |
| Period | Kharmas · Holashtak |
At sunrise 06:34
| Tithi | 9Shukla-navami (Rikta, Serpent (Naga)) · until 17:36 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Ardra, pada 3 (sharp, Rudra (Roaring, angry image of Shiva), Rahu) · until 13:18 more |
| Yoga | Saubhagya (“good fortune, marital happiness”, auspicious) · until 11:41 more |
| Karana | Balava (movable) · until 06:44 more |
| Vara | Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Mina (Pisces), Moon: Mithuna (Gemini) |
Changes during the day
| from 06:44 | karana Kaulava |
|---|---|
| from 11:41 | yoga Shobhana |
| from 13:18 | nakshatra Punarvasu |
| from 17:36 | tithi Shukla-dashami |
| from 17:36 | karana Taitila |
| from 04:28 (20.03) | karana Gara |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 05:57 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 06:34 |
| Noon | 12:37 |
| Sunset | 18:41 |
| End of twilight | 19:18 |
| Moonrise | 10:16 |
| Moonset | 04:52 |
| Day length | 12 h 07 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 0, average — 4, bad — 9
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 13:18 | from 17:36 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Punarvasu (13:18–18:41) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Festivals and periods
- Kharmas
- Holashtak
Muhurta
Ravi Yoga 13:18–06:31 (20.03)
Anandadi: Dhwaja 13:18–06:31 (20.03) Anandadi: Dhwanksha 06:34–13:18
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 04:58–05:46 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:13–13:02 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:39–15:27 |
| Godhuli | 18:41–19:05 |
| Pradosha | 18:41–21:03 |
| Nishitha | 00:12–01:00 (20.03) |
| Amrita Kalam | none on this day |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 17:10–18:41 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 12:37–14:08 |
| Gulika Kalam | 15:39–17:10 |
| Dur Muhurta | 17:04–17:53 |
| Varjyam | 00:32–02:02 (20.03) |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 17:36–18:41
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | average 17:36–18:41 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average 17:36–18:41 |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 06:34–07:15, 08:09–13:18, 18:08–18:41 |
Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Ardra until 13:18, Punarvasu from 13:18; tithi Shukla-navami until 17:36, Shukla-dashami from 17:36; lagna Kumbha 06:34, Mina 06:34, Mesha 07:15, Vrishabha 08:09, Mithuna 09:41, Karka 12:08, Simha 15:07, Kanya 18:08
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Ardra (until 13:18) — sadness; Punarvasu (from 13:18) — strength of spirit (bravery, resilience); Sunday — physical well-being.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Shukla-navami 06:34–17:36: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Ordinary day · score S = −1
Auspicious and inauspicious factors are balanced: a day for routine matters; important matters are best timed for favourable days.
+1 Yoga Saubhagya 06:34–11:41+1 Ravi Yoga 13:18–06:31 (20.03)0 Anandadi: Dhwaja 13:18–06:31 (20.03)0 Auspicious nakshatra 13:18–06:31 (20.03)0 Auspicious tithi 17:36–06:31 (20.03)0 Holashtak0 Kharmas−1 Anandadi: Dhwanksha 06:34–13:18−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 06:34–13:18−2 Rikta tithi 06:34–17:36
| Summary | Best day — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Ravi Yoga; auspicious time — after 11:46 |
|---|---|
| Month | Phalguna (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Vrisha (No. 15) · Shaka 1983 · Vikram 2118 more |
| Period | Kharmas · Holashtak |
At sunrise 06:31
| Tithi | 10Shukla-dashami (Purna, Dharma) · until 15:20 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Punarvasu, pada 4 (movable, Aditi, Jupiter) · until 11:46 more |
| Yoga | Shobhana (“splendid, beautiful”, auspicious) · until 08:40 more |
| Karana | Gara (movable) · until 15:20 more |
| Vara | Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Mina (Pisces), Moon: Karka (Cancer) |
Changes during the day
| from 08:40 | yoga Atiganda |
|---|---|
| from 11:46 | nakshatra Pushya |
| from 15:20 | tithi Shukla-ekadashi |
| from 15:20 | karana Vanija |
| from 02:13 (21.03) | karana Vishti |
| from 05:42 (21.03) | yoga Sukarma |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 05:54 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 06:31 |
| Noon | 12:37 |
| Sunset | 18:43 |
| End of twilight | 19:20 |
| Moonrise | 11:48 |
| Moonset | 05:28 |
| Day length | 12 h 12 min |
Sky
| Vernal equinox | 11:08 |
|---|
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 11:46 | from 15:20 |
|---|
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, Punarvasu (06:31–11:46) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Pushya (11:46–18:43) is good for sowing.
Festivals and periods
- Kharmas
- Holashtak
Muhurta
Ravi Yoga all day Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 11:46–06:28 (21.03)
Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 15:20–06:28 (21.03) Krakacha Yoga 15:20–06:28 (21.03)
Anandadi: Prajapati 11:46–06:28 (21.03) Anandadi: Dhumra 06:31–11:46
- Bhadra on earth: 02:13–13:08 (21.03); Bhadra Puchha 06:36–07:41 (21.03); Bhadra Mukha 07:41–09:30 (21.03)
- Gandanta (tithi): 14:58–15:42
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 04:56–05:44 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:13–13:02 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:39–15:28 |
| Godhuli | 18:43–19:07 |
| Pradosha | 18:43–21:04 |
| Nishitha | 00:12–00:59 (21.03) |
| Amrita Kalam | 09:31–11:01, 04:17–05:47 (21.03) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 08:03–09:34 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 11:06–12:37 |
| Gulika Kalam | 14:09–15:40 |
| Dur Muhurta | 13:02–13:50, 15:28–16:17 |
| Varjyam | 19:17–20:47 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: good 06:31–07:11, 08:05–15:03, 18:04–18:43
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | good 06:31–07:11, 08:05–15:03, 18:04–18:43 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails | good 06:31–07:11, 08:05–15:03 |
| Cutting toenails | good 06:31–07:11, 08:05–15:03, 18:04–18:43 |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 06:31–07:11, 08:05–15:03, 18:04–18:43 |
Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Punarvasu until 11:46, Pushya from 11:46; tithi Shukla-dashami until 15:20, Shukla-ekadashi from 15:20; lagna Mina 06:31, Mesha 07:11, Vrishabha 08:05, Mithuna 09:37, Karka 12:04, Simha 15:03, Kanya 18:04
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Punarvasu (until 11:46) — strength of spirit (bravery, resilience); Pushya (from 11:46) — increase in wealth; Monday — clear, bright complexion.
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Best day · score S = +8
The total of auspicious factors is high and there are no prohibitions: suitable for important undertakings.
Auspicious time begins after 11:46
+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 11:46–06:28 (21.03)+2 Ravi Yoga all day+1 Pushya 11:46–06:28 (21.03)+1 Anandadi: Prajapati 11:46–06:28 (21.03)+1 Yoga Shobhana 06:31–08:40+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 06:31–15:200 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 15:20–06:28 (21.03) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Holashtak0 Kharmas0 Yoga Atiganda 08:40–10:47−1 Krakacha Yoga 15:20–06:28 (21.03)−1 Anandadi: Dhumra 06:31–11:46
| Summary | Avoid starting important matters — Bhadra on earth, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn) |
|---|---|
| Month | Phalguna (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Vrisha (No. 15) · Shaka 1983 · Vikram 2118 more |
| Period | Kharmas · Holashtak |
| Festivals | Amalaki Ekadashi |
At sunrise 06:28
| Tithi | 11Shukla-ekadashi (Nanda, Rudra) · until 13:08 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Pushya, pada 4 (light, Brhaspati, Saturn) · until 10:17 more |
| Yoga | Sukarma (“good deed”, auspicious) · until 02:50 (22.03) more |
| Karana | Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 13:08 more |
| Vara | Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Mina (Pisces), Moon: Karka (Cancer) |
Changes during the day
| from 10:17 | nakshatra Ashlesha |
|---|---|
| from 13:08 | tithi Shukla-dvadashi |
| from 13:08 | karana Bava |
| from 00:05 (22.03) | karana Balava |
| from 02:50 (22.03) | yoga Dhriti |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 05:52 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 06:28 |
| Noon | 12:36 |
| Sunset | 18:45 |
| End of twilight | 19:22 |
| Moonrise | 13:27 |
| Moonset | 05:48 |
| Day length | 12 h 16 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 3, average — 8, bad — 2
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 10:17 | from 13:08 |
|---|
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, Pushya (06:28–10:17) is good for sowing.
- Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 06:28–13:08: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Festivals and periods
Amalaki Ekadashi · Vishnu
The Ekadashi of the bright half of Phalguna, dedicated to the amalaki (amla) tree, in which, according to legend, Vishnu resides. Devotees worship the amla tree and fast.
Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 15:20 (20.03)–13:08
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Parana (breaking the fast): 06:26–08:54 (22.03)
- Kharmas
- Holashtak
Muhurta
Ravi Yoga 06:28–10:17 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 10:17–06:26 (22.03)
Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:28–13:08 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 13:08–06:26 (22.03)
Anandadi: Vardhamana 06:28–10:17 Anandadi: Ananda 10:17–06:26 (22.03)
- Bhadra on earth: 02:13–13:08; Bhadra Puchha 06:36–07:41; Bhadra Mukha 07:41–09:30
- Gandanta (nakshatra): 03:15–14:37 (22.03)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 04:54–05:41 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:12–13:01 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:40–15:29 |
| Godhuli | 18:45–19:09 |
| Pradosha | 18:45–21:05 |
| Nishitha | 00:12–00:59 (22.03) |
| Amrita Kalam | none on this day |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 15:41–17:13 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 09:33–11:05 |
| Gulika Kalam | 12:37–14:09 |
| Dur Muhurta | 08:56–09:45, 23:25–00:12 (22.03) |
| Varjyam | 22:22–23:52 |
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 06:28–07:08, 08:02–13:08 |
Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Pushya until 10:17, Ashlesha from 10:17; tithi Shukla-ekadashi until 13:08, Shukla-dvadashi from 13:08; lagna Mina 06:28, Mesha 07:08, Vrishabha 08:02, Mithuna 09:33, Karka 12:00, Simha 14:59, Kanya 18:00
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Pushya (until 10:17) — increase in wealth; Ashlesha (from 10:17) — physical affliction (suffering); Tuesday — harm to longevity.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Bhadra on earth 06:28–13:08: 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 = +5
There is a mild prohibition (Amavasya, Krishna Chaturdashi, Bhadra on earth, Vyatipata, Vaidhriti, kshaya tithi, Sankranti, Ashubha Yoga) or the total score is -3 or lower: the day is unfavourable for important new matters, but suitable for fasting, prayer and everyday work.
Avoid starting important matters: Bhadra on earth
+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 10:17–06:26 (22.03)+2 Pushya 06:28–10:17+2 Ravi Yoga 06:28–10:17+1 Anandadi: Vardhamana 06:28–10:17+1 Yoga Sukarma 06:28–02:50 (22.03)+1 Auspicious tithi 06:28–13:080 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 13:08–06:26 (22.03) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Holashtak0 Kharmas0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:28–13:08 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 10:17–06:26 (22.03)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−3 Bhadra on earth 06:28–13:08
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Ordinary day — pros: Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Anandadi: Chara; cons: Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi), Fierce or sharp nakshatra |
|---|---|
| Month | Phalguna (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Vrisha (No. 15) · Shaka 1983 · Vikram 2118 more |
| Period | Kharmas · Holashtak |
| Festivals | Pradosha Vrat |
At sunrise 06:26
| Tithi | 12Shukla-dvadashi (Bhadra, Sun (Ravi)) · until 11:05 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Ashlesha, pada 4 (sharp, Naga - the lord of snakes (Sharpa), Mercury) · until 08:56 more Gandamula |
| Yoga | Dhriti (“steadfastness, firmness”, auspicious) · until 00:06 (23.03) more |
| Karana | Balava (movable) · until 11:05 more |
| Vara | Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Mina (Pisces), Moon: Karka (Cancer) |
Changes during the day
| from 08:56 | nakshatra Magha |
|---|---|
| from 11:05 | tithi Shukla-triodashi |
| from 11:05 | karana Kaulava |
| from 22:07 | karana Taitila |
| from 00:06 (23.03) | yoga Shula |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 05:49 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 06:26 |
| Noon | 12:36 |
| Sunset | 18:47 |
| End of twilight | 19:24 |
| Moonrise | 15:04 |
| Moonset | 06:01 |
| Day length | 12 h 21 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 3, average — 9, bad — 1
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 08:56 | from 11:05 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Magha (08:56–18:47) is good for sowing, for root crops.
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, 18:47–21:06
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
- Kharmas
- Holashtak
Muhurta
Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:26–11:05
Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 06:26–08:56 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 11:05–06:23 (23.03)
Anandadi: Chara 08:56–06:23 (23.03) Anandadi: Rakshasa 06:26–08:56
- Gandanta (nakshatra): 03:15–14:37
- Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Ashlesha
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 04:52–05:39 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:40–15:30 |
| Godhuli | 18:47–19:10 |
| Pradosha | 18:47–21:06 |
| Nishitha | 00:12–00:58 (23.03) |
| Amrita Kalam | 07:25–08:56, 05:30–07:02 (23.03) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 12:37–14:09 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 07:58–09:31 |
| Gulika Kalam | 11:04–12:37 |
| Dur Muhurta | 12:12–13:01 |
| Varjyam | 20:22–21:53 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 06:26–07:04, 07:58–18:47
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | average 06:26–07:04, 07:58–18:47 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails | average 06:26–07:04, 07:58–14:55, 17:56–18:47 |
| Cutting toenails | average 06:26–07:04, 07:58–18:47 |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 06:26–07:04, 07:58–18:47 |
Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Ashlesha until 08:56, Magha from 08:56; tithi Shukla-dvadashi until 11:05, Shukla-triodashi from 11:05; lagna Mina 06:26, Mesha 07:04, Vrishabha 07:58, Mithuna 09:29, Karka 11:56, Simha 14:55, Kanya 17:56
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Ashlesha (until 08:56) — physical affliction (suffering); Magha (from 08:56) — loss of property; Wednesday — favour of the authorities.
Cautions:
- The Muhurta Chintamani warns: whoever shaves in Magha nakshatra 4 times a year puts their life in danger — frequent haircuts in this nakshatra are best avoided.
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Ordinary day · score S = +1
Auspicious and inauspicious factors are balanced: a day for routine matters; important matters are best timed for favourable days.
+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:26–11:05+1 Anandadi: Chara 08:56–06:23 (23.03)+1 Yoga Dhriti 06:26–00:06 (23.03)+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 11:05–06:23 (23.03)0 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 06:26–08:56 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Holashtak0 Kharmas−1 Anandadi: Rakshasa 06:26–08:56−1 Gandanta 06:26–14:37−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 06:26–08:56−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 11:05–06:23 (23.03)
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Ordinary day — pros: Ravi Yoga, Auspicious weekday; cons: Rikta tithi, Fierce or sharp nakshatra |
|---|---|
| Month | Phalguna (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Vrisha (No. 15) · Shaka 1983 · Vikram 2118 more |
| Period | Kharmas · Holashtak |
At sunrise 06:23
| Tithi | 13Shukla-triodashi (Jaya, God of Love) · until 09:14 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Magha, pada 4 (fierce, Pitris or Pitars - ancestors of the clan, forefathers, Ketu) · until 07:47 more Gandamula |
| Yoga | Shula (“spear, sharp pain”, inauspicious) · until 21:37 more |
| Karana | Taitila (movable) · until 09:14 more |
| Vara | Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Mina (Pisces), Moon: Simha (Leo) |
Changes during the day
| from 07:47 | nakshatra Purva-Phalguni |
|---|---|
| from 09:14 | tithi Shukla-chaturdashi |
| from 09:14 | karana Gara |
| from 20:26 | karana Vanija |
| from 21:37 | yoga Ganda |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 05:46 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 06:23 |
| Noon | 12:36 |
| Sunset | 18:49 |
| End of twilight | 19:26 |
| Moonrise | 16:37 |
| Moonset | 06:09 |
| Day length | 12 h 26 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 0, average — 11, bad — 2
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 07:47 | from 09:14 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Magha (06:23–07:47) is good for sowing, for root crops.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Phalguni (07:47–18:49) is good for root crops.
- Shukla-chaturdashi 09:14–18:49: according to the Kalaprakashika, ploughing on Chaturdashi puts the owner’s life in danger.
Festivals and periods
- Kharmas
- Holashtak
Muhurta
Ravi Yoga 07:47–06:21 (24.03)
Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 09:14–06:21 (24.03)
Anandadi: Musala 06:23–07:47 Anandadi: Gada 07:47–06:21 (24.03)
- Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Magha
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 04:50–05:37 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:11–13:01 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:41–15:30 |
| Godhuli | 18:49–19:12 |
| Pradosha | 18:49–21:08 |
| Nishitha | 00:12–00:58 (24.03) |
| Amrita Kalam | 05:30–07:02, 00:47–02:19 (24.03) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 14:09–15:43 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 06:23–07:56 |
| Gulika Kalam | 09:30–11:03 |
| Dur Muhurta | 10:32–11:22, 15:30–16:20 |
| Varjyam | 15:31–17:03 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 06:23–09:14
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | average 06:23–09:14 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails | average 06:23–07:00, 07:54–09:14 |
| Cutting toenails | average 06:23–09:14 |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 06:23–14:51, 17:52–18:49 |
Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Magha until 07:47, Purva-Phalguni from 07:47; tithi Shukla-triodashi until 09:14, Shukla-chaturdashi from 09:14; lagna Mina 06:23, Mesha 07:00, Vrishabha 07:54, Mithuna 09:25, Karka 11:53, Simha 14:51, Kanya 17:52
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Magha (until 07:47) — loss of property; Purva-Phalguni (from 07:47) — ill health; Thursday — success.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Shukla-chaturdashi 09:14–18:49: a Rikta and Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Cautions:
- The Muhurta Chintamani warns: whoever shaves in Magha nakshatra 4 times a year puts their life in danger — frequent haircuts in this nakshatra are best avoided.
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 07:47–06:21 (24.03)+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 06:23–09:140 Holashtak0 Kharmas0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 09:14–06:21 (24.03) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Anandadi: Gada 07:47–06:21 (24.03)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 06:23–07:47−2 Rikta tithi 09:14–06:21 (24.03)
| Summary | Avoid starting important matters — Eclipse, Rikta tithi |
|---|---|
| Month | Phalguna (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Vrisha (No. 15) · Shaka 1983 · Vikram 2118 more |
| Period | Kharmas · Holashtak |
| Festivals | Holika Dahan · Purnima Vrat |
At sunrise 06:21
| Tithi | 14Shukla-chaturdashi (Rikta, Kali) · until 07:43 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Purva-Phalguni, pada 4 (fierce, Bhaga (Share, Distributor) - god of wealth and family, Venus) · until 06:57 more |
| Yoga | Ganda (“danger, knot”, inauspicious) · until 19:25 more |
| Karana | Vanija (movable) · until 07:43 more |
| Vara | Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Mina (Pisces), Moon: Simha (Leo) |
Changes during the day
| from 06:57 | nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni |
|---|---|
| from 07:43 | tithi Purnima |
| from 07:43 | karana Vishti |
| from 19:06 | karana Bava |
| from 19:25 | yoga Vriddhi |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 05:44 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 06:21 |
| Noon | 12:35 |
| Sunset | 18:51 |
| End of twilight | 19:28 |
| Moonrise | 18:06 |
| Moonset | 06:15 |
| Day length | 12 h 30 min |
Sky
| Sutak | 19:47–06:18 (25.03) |
|---|
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 0, average — 6, bad — 7
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 06:57 | from 07:43 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Phalguni (06:21–06:57) is good for root crops.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Phalguni (06:57–18:51) is good for sowing.
- Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 07:43–18:51: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
- Shukla-chaturdashi 06:21–07:43: according to the Kalaprakashika, ploughing on Chaturdashi puts the owner’s life in danger.
Festivals and periods
Holika Dahan · Narasimha and Prahlada
On the evening of the full moon of Phalguna the bonfire of Holika is burnt — in memory of Prahlada’s rescue from the fire in which the demoness Holika perished. The bonfire is lit in Pradosha, avoiding Bhadra.
Rule: pradosha vyapini: 3 muhurtas after sunset, 19:06–21:09
the tithi is free of Bhadra at the decisive time
Purnima Vrat · Chandra (the Moon)
The full moon fast (Purnima upavas) is kept on the day when Purnima prevails at midday (Madhyahna): if it begins before noon, the fast falls on the day before the one with Purnima at sunrise. Devotees fast from sunrise until moonrise and pray to Vishnu (Satyanarayana) and Chandra.
Rule: madhyahna vyapini: midday (the 3rd fifth of the daytime), 11:21–13:51
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Purnima at sunrise (holy bath, charity): 25.03
- Kharmas
- Holashtak
Muhurta
Ravi Yoga 06:21–06:57 Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 06:21–06:57
Anandadi: Siddhi 06:21–06:57 Anandadi: Shubha 06:57–06:18 (25.03)
- Bhadra on earth: 07:43–12:48
- Bhadra in the netherworld: 12:48–19:06; Bhadra Puchha 15:09–16:18; Bhadra Mukha 16:18–18:12
- Gandanta (tithi): 06:13–06:59 (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 | 18:51–19:14 |
| Pradosha | 18:51–21:09 |
| Nishitha | 00:12–00:58 (25.03) |
| Amrita Kalam | 23:27–01:01 (25.03) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 11:02–12:36 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 15:44–17:17 |
| Gulika Kalam | 07:54–09:28 |
| Dur Muhurta | 08:51–09:41, 13:01–13:51 |
| Varjyam | 14:01–15:35 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | no suitable window — see the prohibitions below |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | no suitable window — see the prohibitions below |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 07:50–14:47, 17:48–18:51 |
Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Purva-Phalguni until 06:57, Uttara-Phalguni from 06:57; tithi Shukla-chaturdashi until 07:43, Purnima from 07:43; lagna Mina 06:21, Mesha 06:56, Vrishabha 07:50, Mithuna 09:21, Karka 11:49, Simha 14:47, Kanya 17:48
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Purva-Phalguni (until 06:57) — ill health; Uttara-Phalguni (from 06:57) — destruction of all diseases; Friday — universal respect.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Eclipse: no haircuts or shaving on the day of an eclipse or during Sutak.
- Shukla-chaturdashi 06:21–07:43: a Rikta and Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
- Purnima 07:43–18:51: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
- Bhadra on earth 07:43–12:48: 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.
- Friday: B. V. Raman advises against cutting nails (the rating above is the site’s summary, which uses the same weekdays for nails as for haircuts, so Friday counts as auspicious).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Avoid starting important matters · score S = −4
There is a mild prohibition (Amavasya, Krishna Chaturdashi, Bhadra on earth, Vyatipata, Vaidhriti, kshaya tithi, Sankranti, Ashubha Yoga) or the total score is -3 or lower: the day is unfavourable for important new matters, but suitable for fasting, prayer and everyday work.
+1 Anandadi: Shubha 06:57–06:18 (25.03)+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious nakshatra 06:57–06:18 (25.03)0 Ravi Yoga 06:21–06:570 Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 06:21–06:570 Holashtak0 Kharmas−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 06:21–06:57−1 Bhadra on earth 07:43–12:48−2 Rikta tithi 06:21–07:43−3 Eclipse
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Unfavourable day — Anandadi: Mrityu, Yamaghanta |
|---|---|
| Month | Phalguna (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Vrisha (No. 15) · Shaka 1983 · Vikram 2118 more |
| Period | Kharmas |
| Festivals | Holi (Dhulandi) · Phalguna Purnima · Lunar eclipse, total (visible until setting) |
At sunrise 06:18
| Tithi | 15Purnima (Purna, Vishvedevas) · until 06:36 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Uttara-Phalguni, pada 4 (fixed, Aryaman (Lord of Hospitality), Sun) · until 06:31 more |
| Yoga | Vriddhi (“growth, increase”, auspicious) · until 17:34 more |
| Karana | Bava (movable) · until 06:36 more |
| Vara | Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Mina (Pisces), Moon: Kanya (Virgo) |
Changes during the day
| from 06:31 | nakshatra Hasta |
|---|---|
| from 06:36 | tithi Krishna-pratipat (kshaya: not present at any sunrise) |
| from 06:36 | karana Balava |
| from 17:34 | yoga Dhruva |
| from 18:13 | karana Kaulava |
| from 05:58 (26.03) | tithi Krishna-dvitya |
| from 05:58 (26.03) | karana Taitila |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 05:41 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 06:18 |
| Noon | 12:35 |
| Sunset | 18:53 |
| End of twilight | 19:31 |
| Moonrise | 19:32 |
| Moonset | 06:21 |
| Day length | 12 h 35 min |
Sky
| Full moon (Purnima) | 06:36 |
|---|---|
| Lunar eclipse, total | greatest eclipse 06:32, magnitude 1.269 |
| Phases | Penumbral eclipse begins 03:43 Partial eclipse begins 04:47 Total eclipse begins 05:55 Total eclipse ends 07:10 Partial eclipse ends 08:18 Penumbral eclipse ends 09:22 |
| Visibility | visible until setting: 04:47–06:21, maximum eclipse here 06:21, magnitude 1.239 |
| Sutak | 06:18–08:18 |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 7, average — 5, bad — 1
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 06:31 | from 06:36 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Phalguni (06:18–06:31) is good for sowing.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Hasta (06:31–18:53) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Festivals and periods
Holi (Dhulandi) · Krishna and Radha
The spring festival of colours: on the day after Holika Dahan people shower each other with coloured powders and drench each other with water; grievances and caste distinctions are forgotten.
Rule: relative to a neighbouring festival
Phalguna Purnima · Chandra (the Moon)
The full moon of Phalguna: Holika Dahan is timed to it (by the rule of Pradosha free of Bhadra — sometimes on the eve); Gaura Purnima (the appearance of Chaitanya), Lakshmi Jayanti.
Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 07:43 (24.03)–06:36
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Fast on the eve (Purnima Vrat): 24.03
- Kharmas
Muhurta
Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:18–06:36 Yamaghanta 06:31–06:15 (26.03)
Anandadi: Utpata 06:18–06:31 Anandadi: Mrityu 06:31–06:15 (26.03)
- Gandanta (tithi): 06:13–06:59
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 04:46–05:32 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:10–13:01 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:42–15:32 |
| Godhuli | 18:53–19:16 |
| Pradosha | 18:53–21:10 |
| Nishitha | 00:12–00:57 (26.03) |
| Amrita Kalam | 00:32–02:09 (26.03) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 09:27–11:01 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 14:10–15:44 |
| Gulika Kalam | 06:18–07:52 |
| Dur Muhurta | 06:18–07:08, 07:08–07:59 |
| Varjyam | 14:55–16:32 |
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 06:18–06:52, 07:46–14:43, 17:44–18:53 |
Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni until 06:31, Hasta from 06:31; tithi Purnima until 06:36, Krishna-pratipat from 06:36; lagna Mina 06:18, Mesha 06:52, Vrishabha 07:46, Mithuna 09:17, Karka 11:45, Simha 14:43, Kanya 17:44
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Uttara-Phalguni (until 06:31) — destruction of all diseases; Hasta (from 06:31) — imparting radiance (to the person); Saturday — decline of physical strength.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Eclipse: no haircuts or shaving on the day of an eclipse or during Sutak (06:18–08:18).
- Purnima 06:18–06:36: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Cautions:
- The Muhurta Chintamani warns: whoever shaves in Uttara-Phalguni nakshatra 4 times a year puts their life in danger — frequent haircuts in this nakshatra are best avoided.
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Unfavourable day · score S = −10
A strict prohibition (a visible eclipse; Visha Yoga of the weekday, tithi and nakshatra; Amrita Siddhi turned to poison; Yamaghanta; the Anandadi yoga Mrityu) or a total score of -7 or lower: any new undertakings are best postponed.
Strict prohibition: Anandadi: Mrityu, Yamaghanta, Eclipse, many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower)
Avoid starting important matters: Kshaya tithi
+1 Auspicious nakshatra 06:18–06:31+1 Yoga Vriddhi 06:18–17:34+1 Auspicious tithi 06:36–05:58 (26.03)0 Kharmas0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:18–06:36−1 Gandanta 06:18–06:59−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−2 Kshaya tithi−3 Anandadi: Mrityu 06:31–06:15 (26.03)−3 Eclipse−3 Yamaghanta 06:31–06:15 (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.
| Summary | Ordinary day — pros: Anandadi: Padma, Auspicious nakshatra; cons: Surya Dagdha tithi, Eclipse nearby |
|---|---|
| Month | Phalguna (amanta) · Chaitra (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Vrisha (No. 15) · Shaka 1983 · Vikram 2118 more |
| Period | Kharmas |
At sunrise 06:15
| Tithi | 2Krishna-dvitya (Bhadra, Vidhatr) · until 05:53 (27.03) more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Hasta, pada 4 (light, Savitar (Animating, Awakening), Moon) · until 06:33 more |
| Yoga | Dhruva (“fixed, constant (the Pole Star)”, auspicious) · until 16:08 more |
| Karana | Taitila (movable) · until 17:51 more |
| Vara | Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Mina (Pisces), Moon: Kanya (Virgo) |
Changes during the day
| from 06:33 | nakshatra Chitra |
|---|---|
| from 16:08 | yoga Vyaghata |
| from 17:51 | karana Gara |
| from 05:53 (27.03) | tithi Krishna-tritya |
| from 05:53 (27.03) | karana Vanija |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 05:38 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 06:15 |
| Noon | 12:35 |
| Sunset | 18:55 |
| End of twilight | 19:33 |
| Moonrise | 20:58 |
| Moonset | 06:26 |
| Day length | 12 h 39 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 5, average — 8, bad — 0
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 06:33 |
|---|
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, Hasta (06:15–06:33) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Chitra (06:33–18:55) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Festivals and periods
- Kharmas
Muhurta
Amrita Siddhi Yoga 06:15–06:33 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 06:15–06:33 Dwipushkar Yoga 06:33–05:53 (27.03)
Anandadi: Manasa 06:15–06:33 Anandadi: Padma 06:33–06:13 (27.03)
- Surya Dagdha tithi: Krishna-dvitya
Dwipushkar Yoga: The same combination of weekday (Sun, Tue or Sat) and Bhadra tithi (2, 7 or 12), but with the nakshatra Mrigashirsha, Chitra or Dhanishtha. The result repeats twice: good for acquisitions, bad for losses, loans and funerals.
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 04:44–05:30 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:10–13:01 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:42–15:33 |
| Godhuli | 18:55–19:18 |
| Pradosha | 18:55–21:11 |
| Nishitha | 00:11–00:57 (27.03) |
| Amrita Kalam | 00:35–02:13 (27.03) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 17:20–18:55 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 12:35–14:10 |
| Gulika Kalam | 15:45–17:20 |
| Dur Muhurta | 17:14–18:05 |
| Varjyam | 14:45–16:23 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 06:15–06:48, 07:42–14:39, 17:40–18:55
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | average 06:15–06:48, 07:42–14:39, 17:40–18:55 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average 06:15–06:48, 07:42–14:39, 17:40–18:55 |
| Bathing, washing hair | average throughout the daytime |
Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Hasta until 06:33, Chitra from 06:33; tithi Krishna-dvitya; lagna Mina 06:15, Mesha 06:48, Vrishabha 07:42, Mithuna 09:13, Karka 11:41, Simha 14:39, Kanya 17:40
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Hasta (until 06:33) — imparting radiance (to the person); Chitra (from 06:33) — improvement of well-being; Sunday — physical well-being.
Cautions:
- Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Ordinary day · score S = +2
Auspicious and inauspicious factors are balanced: a day for routine matters; important matters are best timed for favourable days.
+1 Anandadi: Padma 06:33–06:13 (27.03)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 06:15–06:33+1 Yoga Dhruva 06:15–16:08+1 Auspicious tithi 06:15–05:53 (27.03)0 Amrita Siddhi Yoga 06:15–06:330 Dwipushkar Yoga 06:33–05:53 (27.03)0 Kharmas0 Yoga Vyaghata 16:08–19:35−1 Eclipse nearby−1 Surya Dagdha tithi 06:15–05:53 (27.03)
| Summary | Ordinary day — pros: Anandadi: Chhatra, Auspicious nakshatra; cons: Tryahasparsha |
|---|---|
| Month | Phalguna (amanta) · Chaitra (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Vrisha (No. 15) · Shaka 1983 · Vikram 2118 more |
| Period | Kharmas |
At sunrise 06:13
| Tithi | 3Krishna-tritya (Jaya, Vishnu) · until 06:25 (28.03) more the tithi will also last until tomorrow’s sunrise (tryahasparsha) |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Chitra, pada 4 (soft, Tvashtri (Heavenly Architect) or Vishwakarma (Vastu God), Mars) · until 07:08 more |
| Yoga | Vyaghata (“crushing blow”, inauspicious) · until 15:09 more |
| Karana | Vanija (movable) · until 18:05 more |
| Vara | Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Mina (Pisces), Moon: Tula (Libra) |
Changes during the day
| from 07:08 | nakshatra Swati |
|---|---|
| from 15:09 | yoga Harshana |
| from 18:05 | karana Vishti |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 05:35 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 06:13 |
| Noon | 12:34 |
| Sunset | 18:57 |
| End of twilight | 19:35 |
| Moonrise | 22:24 |
| Moonset | 06:33 |
| Day length | 12 h 44 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 07:08 |
|---|
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, Chitra (06:13–07:08) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Swati (07:08–18:57) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
- Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 18:05–18:57: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Festivals and periods
- Kharmas
Muhurta
Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 06:13–07:08
Anandadi: Chhatra 07:08–06:10 (28.03) Anandadi: Mudgara 06:13–07:08
- Bhadra in the netherworld: 18:05–06:25 (28.03); Bhadra Puchha 02:07–03:21 (28.03); Bhadra Mukha 03:21–05:24 (28.03)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 04:42–05:28 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:10–13:01 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:42–15:33 |
| Godhuli | 18:57–19:20 |
| Pradosha | 18:57–21:12 |
| Nishitha | 00:11–00:56 (28.03) |
| Amrita Kalam | 23:04–00:45 (28.03) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 07:48–09:24 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 10:59–12:35 |
| Gulika Kalam | 14:11–15:46 |
| Dur Muhurta | 13:01–13:52, 15:33–16:24 |
| Varjyam | 13:00–14:41 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: good 06:13–06:44, 07:38–14:35, 17:36–18:57
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | good 06:13–06:44, 07:38–14:35, 17:36–18:57 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails | average throughout the daytime |
| Cutting toenails | good 06:13–06:44, 07:38–14:35, 17:36–18:57 |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 06:13–06:44, 07:38–14:35, 17:36–18:57 |
Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Chitra until 07:08, Swati from 07:08; tithi Krishna-tritya; lagna Mina 06:13, Mesha 06:44, Vrishabha 07:38, Mithuna 09:09, Karka 11:37, Simha 14:35, Kanya 17:36
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Chitra (until 07:08) — improvement of well-being; Swati (from 07:08) — relief from all suffering; Monday — clear, bright complexion.
Cautions:
- Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
- Monday: according to the Kalaprakashika, it is good for a haircut only during the waxing Moon.
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Ordinary day · score S = +2
Auspicious and inauspicious factors are balanced: a day for routine matters; important matters are best timed for favourable days.
+1 Anandadi: Chhatra 07:08–06:10 (28.03)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 06:13–07:08+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi all day0 Yoga Harshana 15:09–06:10 (28.03)0 Kharmas0 Anandadi: Mudgara 06:13–07:080 Vishti (Bhadra) 18:05–06:10 (28.03)0 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 06:13–07:08−2 Tryahasparsha
| Summary | Ordinary day — pros: Anandadi: Shrivatsa, Auspicious nakshatra; cons: Rikta tithi, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn) |
|---|---|
| Month | Phalguna (amanta) · Chaitra (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Vrisha (No. 15) · Shaka 1983 · Vikram 2118 more |
| Period | Kharmas |
| Festivals | Angaraki Chaturthi (Bhalachandra) |
At sunrise 06:10
| Tithi | 3Krishna-tritya (Jaya, Vishnu) · until 06:25 more vriddhi: the same tithi also prevailed at yesterday’s sunrise |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Swati, pada 4 (movable, Waiu (Wind), Rahu) · until 08:18 more |
| Yoga | Harshana (“delighting”, auspicious) · until 14:39 more |
| Karana | Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 06:25 more |
| Vara | Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Mina (Pisces), Moon: Tula (Libra) |
Changes during the day
| from 06:25 | tithi Krishna-chaturti |
|---|---|
| from 06:25 | karana Bava |
| from 08:18 | nakshatra Vishakha |
| from 14:39 | yoga Vajra |
| from 18:54 | karana Balava |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 05:33 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 06:10 |
| Noon | 12:34 |
| Sunset | 18:59 |
| End of twilight | 19:37 |
| Moonrise | 23:51 |
| Moonset | 06:41 |
| Day length | 12 h 49 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 06:25 | from 08:18 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Swati (06:10–08:18) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Vishakha (08:18–18:59) is good for sowing, for root crops.
- Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 06:10–06:25: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Festivals and periods
Angaraki Chaturthi (Bhalachandra) · Ganesha
A Sankashti falling on a Tuesday — the day of Mars (Angaraka) — is the most favourable of all Sankashtis: a fast on this day is equated with observing every Sankashti of the year.
Rule: at moonrise, 23:51
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
- Kharmas
Muhurta
Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:10–06:25
Anandadi: Dhwaja 06:10–08:18 Anandadi: Shrivatsa 08:18–06:08 (29.03)
- Bhadra in the netherworld: 18:05 (27.03)–06:25; Bhadra Puchha 02:07–03:21; Bhadra Mukha 03:21–05:24
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 04:40–05:25 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:09–13:00 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:43–15:34 |
| Godhuli | 18:59–19:22 |
| Pradosha | 18:59–21:13 |
| Nishitha | 00:11–00:56 (29.03) |
| Amrita Kalam | 00:37–02:20 (29.03) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 15:47–17:23 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 09:22–10:59 |
| Gulika Kalam | 12:35–14:11 |
| Dur Muhurta | 08:44–09:35, 23:27–00:11 (29.03) |
| Varjyam | 14:19–16:02 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | no suitable window — see the prohibitions below |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | no suitable window — see the prohibitions below |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 06:10–06:40, 07:34–08:18 |
Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Swati until 08:18, Vishakha from 08:18; tithi Krishna-tritya until 06:25, Krishna-chaturti from 06:25; lagna Mina 06:10, Mesha 06:40, Vrishabha 07:34, Mithuna 09:05, Karka 11:33, Simha 14:31, Kanya 17:32
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Swati (until 08:18) — relief from all suffering; Vishakha (from 08:18) — loss of money; Tuesday — harm to longevity.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Krishna-chaturti 06:25–18:59: 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.
+1 Anandadi: Shrivatsa 08:18–06:08 (29.03)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 06:10–08:18+1 Yoga Harshana 06:10–14:39+1 Auspicious tithi 06:10–06:250 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:10–06:250 Kharmas0 Vishti (Bhadra) 06:10–06:250 Yoga Vajra 14:39–15:51−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−2 Rikta tithi 06:25–06:08 (29.03)
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Best day — Amrita Siddhi Yoga, Anandadi: Prajapati; auspicious time — after 10:03 |
|---|---|
| Month | Phalguna (amanta) · Chaitra (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Vrisha (No. 15) · Shaka 1983 · Vikram 2118 more |
| Period | Kharmas |
At sunrise 06:08
| Tithi | 4Krishna-chaturti (Rikta, Yama) · until 07:32 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Vishakha, pada 4 (mixed, Indra and Agni, Jupiter) · until 10:03 more |
| Yoga | Vajra (“diamond, thunderbolt”, inauspicious) · until 14:36 more |
| Karana | Balava (movable) · until 07:32 more |
| Vara | Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Mina (Pisces), Moon: Vrischika (Scorpio) |
Changes during the day
| from 07:32 | tithi Krishna-panchami |
|---|---|
| from 07:32 | karana Kaulava |
| from 10:03 | nakshatra Anuradha |
| from 14:36 | yoga Siddhi |
| from 20:19 | karana Taitila |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 05:30 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 06:08 |
| Noon | 12:34 |
| Sunset | 19:01 |
| End of twilight | 19:39 |
| Moonrise | none |
| Moonset | 06:54 |
| Day length | 12 h 53 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 2, average — 8, bad — 3
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 07:32 | from 10:03 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Vishakha (06:08–10:03) is good for sowing, for root crops.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Anuradha (10:03–19:01) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Festivals and periods
- Kharmas
Muhurta
Amrita Siddhi Yoga 10:03–06:05 (30.03) Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 10:03–06:05 (30.03)
Anandadi: Prajapati 06:08–10:03 Anandadi: Saumya 10:03–06:05 (30.03)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 04:38–05:23 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:43–15:35 |
| Godhuli | 19:01–19:24 |
| Pradosha | 19:01–21:14 |
| Nishitha | 00:11–00:55 (30.03) |
| Amrita Kalam | 00:56–02:41 (30.03) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 12:34–14:11 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 07:44–09:21 |
| Gulika Kalam | 10:58–12:34 |
| Dur Muhurta | 12:09–13:00 |
| Varjyam | 14:26–16:11 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 07:32–19:01
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 07:32–19:01 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average 07:32–19:01 |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 10:03–14:27, 17:28–19:01 |
Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Vishakha until 10:03, Anuradha from 10:03; tithi Krishna-chaturti until 07:32, Krishna-panchami from 07:32; lagna Mina 06:08, Mesha 06:36, Vrishabha 07:30, Mithuna 09:01, Karka 11:29, Simha 14:27, Kanya 17:28
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Vishakha (until 10:03) — loss of money; Anuradha (from 10:03) — loss of money. In general Anuradha is favourable, but not for the very first shaving, cutting or trimming of hair (“vapanam”); Wednesday — favour of the authorities.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Krishna-chaturti 06:08–07:32: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Cautions:
- The Muhurta Chintamani warns: whoever shaves in Anuradha nakshatra 3 times a year puts their life in danger — frequent haircuts in this nakshatra are best avoided.
- Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Best day · score S = +6
The total of auspicious factors is high and there are no prohibitions: suitable for important undertakings.
Auspicious time begins after 10:03
+4 Amrita Siddhi Yoga 10:03–06:05 (30.03)+1 Anandadi: Prajapati 06:08–10:03+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 07:32–06:05 (30.03)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 10:03–06:05 (30.03)+1 Yoga Siddhi 14:36–06:05 (30.03)0 Kharmas−2 Rikta tithi 06:08–07:32
| Summary | Best day — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Yoga Siddhi; auspicious time — until 12:19 |
|---|---|
| Month | Phalguna (amanta) · Chaitra (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Vrisha (No. 15) · Shaka 1983 · Vikram 2118 more |
| Period | Kharmas |
| Festivals | Rang Panchami |
At sunrise 06:05
| Tithi | 5Krishna-panchami (Purna, Soma) · until 09:13 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Anuradha, pada 4 (soft, Mitra (Friend), Saturn) · until 12:19 more |
| Yoga | Siddhi (“success, accomplishment”, auspicious) · until 14:57 more |
| Karana | Taitila (movable) · until 09:13 more |
| Vara | Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Mina (Pisces), Moon: Vrischika (Scorpio) |
Changes during the day
| from 09:13 | tithi Krishna-shashti |
|---|---|
| from 09:13 | karana Gara |
| from 12:19 | nakshatra Jyestha |
| from 14:57 | yoga Vyatipata |
| from 22:14 | karana Vanija |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 05:27 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 06:05 |
| Noon | 12:34 |
| Sunset | 19:03 |
| End of twilight | 19:41 |
| Moonrise | 01:14 |
| Moonset | 07:13 |
| Day length | 12 h 58 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 10, average — 0, bad — 3
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 09:13 | from 12:19 |
|---|
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 (06:05–12:19) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Jyestha (12:19–19:03) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Festivals and periods
Rang Panchami · Krishna and Radha
The fifth day after Holi: people play with colours again (Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh), invoking the deities and purifying the atmosphere.
Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 07:32 (29.03)–09:13
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
- Kharmas
Muhurta
Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:05–09:13 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 06:05–12:19 Ravi Yoga 12:19–06:02 (31.03)
Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 09:13–06:02 (31.03)
Anandadi: Ananda 06:05–12:19 Anandadi: Kaladanda 12:19–06:02 (31.03)
- Gandanta (tithi): 08:47–09:39
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 04:36–05:21 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:08–13:00 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:44–15:36 |
| Godhuli | 19:03–19:25 |
| Pradosha | 19:03–21:15 |
| Nishitha | 00:11–00:55 (31.03) |
| Amrita Kalam | 05:12–06:59 (31.03) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 14:11–15:49 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 06:05–07:42 |
| Gulika Kalam | 09:20–10:57 |
| Dur Muhurta | 10:24–11:16, 15:36–16:28 |
| Varjyam | 18:32–20:19 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 06:05–14:24
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | average 06:05–14:24 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average 06:05–14:24 |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 06:05–06:32, 07:26–12:19 |
Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Anuradha until 12:19, Jyestha from 12:19; tithi Krishna-panchami until 09:13, Krishna-shashti from 09:13; lagna Mina 06:05, Mesha 06:32, Vrishabha 07:26, Mithuna 08:57, Karka 11:25, Simha 14:24, Kanya 17:24
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Anuradha (until 12:19) — loss of money. In general Anuradha is favourable, but not for the very first shaving, cutting or trimming of hair (“vapanam”); Jyestha (from 12:19) — loss (reduction) of landed property (real estate); Thursday — success.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Vyatipata 14:57–19:03: auspicious undertakings, including haircuts, are avoided during this yoga (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Cautions:
- The Muhurta Chintamani warns: whoever shaves in Anuradha nakshatra 3 times a year puts their life in danger — frequent haircuts in this nakshatra are best avoided.
- Jyeshtha: favourable for shaving according to the Muhurta Chintamani and B. V. Raman (the rating above follows the Kalaprakashika, where it is avoided).
- Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Best day · score S = +11
The total of auspicious factors is high and there are no prohibitions: suitable for important undertakings.
Auspicious time ends by 12:19
+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 06:05–12:19+2 Yoga Siddhi 06:05–14:57+2 Ravi Yoga 12:19–06:02 (31.03)+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:05–09:13+1 Anandadi: Ananda 06:05–12:19+1 Auspicious nakshatra 06:05–12:19+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 06:05–09:130 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 09:13–06:02 (31.03) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Kharmas−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 12:19–06:02 (31.03)−1 Vyatipata 14:57–06:02 (31.03)−1 Anandadi: Kaladanda 12:19–06:02 (31.03)
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Avoid starting important matters — Vyatipata, Krakacha Yoga |
|---|---|
| Month | Phalguna (amanta) · Chaitra (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Vrisha (No. 15) · Shaka 1983 · Vikram 2118 more |
| Period | Kharmas |
At sunrise 06:02
| Tithi | 6Krishna-shashti (Nanda, Kartikeya) · until 11:19 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Jyestha, pada 3 (sharp, Indra (Leader of the Gods), Mercury) · until 14:59 more Gandamula |
| Yoga | Vyatipata (“calamity, downfall”, inauspicious) · until 15:37 more |
| Karana | Vanija (movable) · until 11:19 more |
| Vara | Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Mina (Pisces), Moon: Vrischika (Scorpio) |
Changes during the day
| from 11:19 | tithi Krishna-saptami |
|---|---|
| from 11:19 | karana Vishti |
| from 14:59 | nakshatra Mula |
| from 15:37 | yoga Variyana |
| from 00:29 (01.04) | karana Bava |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 05:25 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 06:02 |
| Noon | 12:33 |
| Sunset | 19:05 |
| End of twilight | 19:43 |
| Moonrise | 02:30 |
| Moonset | 07:43 |
| Day length | 13 h 03 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 3, average — 9, bad — 1
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 11:19 |
|---|
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 (06:02–14:59) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Mula (14:59–19:05) is good for sowing, for root crops.
- Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 11:19–19:05: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Festivals and periods
- Kharmas
Muhurta
Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:02–11:19 Ravi Yoga 06:02–14:59 Ravi Yoga 23:12–06:00 (01.04)
Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 06:02–14:59 Krakacha Yoga 11:19–06:00 (01.04) Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 11:19–06:00 (01.04) Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 14:59–06:00 (01.04)
Anandadi: Chara 06:02–14:59 Anandadi: Sthira 14:59–06:00 (01.04)
- Bhadra in heaven: 11:19–14:59
- Bhadra in the netherworld: 14:59–00:29 (01.04); Bhadra Puchha 16:36–17:55; Bhadra Mukha 17:55–20:07
- Gandanta (nakshatra): 08:17–21:42
- Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Jyestha
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 04:34–05:18 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:08–13:00 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:44–15:37 |
| Godhuli | 19:05–19:27 |
| Pradosha | 19:05–21:16 |
| Nishitha | 00:11–00:54 (01.04) |
| Amrita Kalam | 05:12–06:59 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 10:56–12:34 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 15:50–17:28 |
| Gulika Kalam | 07:40–09:18 |
| Dur Muhurta | 08:39–09:31, 13:00–13:52 |
| Varjyam | none on this day |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 15:37–19:05
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | average 15:37–19:05 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average 15:37–19:05 |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 06:02–06:28, 07:22–19:05 |
Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Jyestha until 14:59, Mula from 14:59; tithi Krishna-shashti until 11:19, Krishna-saptami from 11:19; lagna Mina 06:02, Mesha 06:28, Vrishabha 07:22, Mithuna 08:53, Karka 11:21, Simha 14:20, Kanya 17:20
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Jyestha (until 14:59) — loss (reduction) of landed property (real estate); Mula (from 14:59) — ruin of the family; Friday — universal respect.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Vyatipata 06:02–15:37: auspicious undertakings, including haircuts, are avoided during this yoga (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Cautions:
- Jyeshtha: favourable for shaving according to the Muhurta Chintamani and B. V. Raman (the rating above follows the Kalaprakashika, where it is avoided).
- Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
- Friday: B. V. Raman advises against cutting nails (the rating above is the site’s summary, which uses the same weekdays for nails as for haircuts, so Friday counts as auspicious).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Avoid starting important matters · score S = −3
There is a mild prohibition (Amavasya, Krishna Chaturdashi, Bhadra on earth, Vyatipata, Vaidhriti, kshaya tithi, Sankranti, Ashubha Yoga) or the total score is -3 or lower: the day is unfavourable for important new matters, but suitable for fasting, prayer and everyday work.
Avoid starting important matters: Vyatipata
+2 Ravi Yoga 06:02–14:59+1 Anandadi: Chara 06:02–14:59+1 Auspicious weekday0 Yoga Variyana 15:37–06:00 (01.04)0 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 14:59–06:00 (01.04) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 06:02–14:59 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Kharmas0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 11:19–06:00 (01.04) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:02–11:19 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Vishti (Bhadra) 14:59–00:29 (01.04)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 06:02–14:59−3 Krakacha Yoga 11:19–06:00 (01.04)−3 Vyatipata 06:02–15:37
Patron: Madhava; Aditya — Pushan. Full moon in nakshatra Magha. Ritu: Shishira.
Amanta — reckoning lunar months from new moon to new moon (South and West India; this calendar shows months this way). Purnimanta — reckoning from full moon to full moon (North India): the bright half of the month (Shukla Paksha) bears the same name in both systems, while the dark half (Krishna Paksha) in purnimanta already belongs to the next month. So, for example, Krishna Janmashtami is “Shravana, Krishna 8” in amanta and “Bhadrapada, Krishna 8” in purnimanta: it is one and the same day.
Northern samvatsara: Manmatha (No. 29)
Shaka Samvat 1983 · Vikram Samvat 2118 · Kali Yuga 5162
Next year — Chitrabhanu, from the new moon before Ugadi (the start of Chaitra) 9.04.2062
In South India (Shaka Samvat, lunar reckoning) the years of the 60-year cycle follow one another without a break, and the name of the year changes at Ugadi — at the start of Chaitra, on the first tithi of the bright half.
Group: Nanda. Deity: Kartikeya.
Kartikeya presides over the sixth day of the waning moon, favoring coronations (taking office), establishing new friendships, carrying out festivals and performances.
Meaning: 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)
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.
Deity: Shri (Lakshmi)
Auspicious: trade, deals, buying and selling, partnerships and long-term business projects.
A karana is half a tithi; there are 60 of them in a lunar month.
Lord: 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.
Start of morning civil twilight: the Sun is 6° below the horizon and the sky grows light.
Appearance of the upper limb of the solar disc, with refraction. The Vedic day and the vara begin at sunrise.
True noon — the culmination of the Sun, midway between sunrise and sunset.
The upper limb of the solar disc disappears below the horizon (with refraction).
End of evening civil twilight: the Sun is 6° below the horizon.
Appearance of the upper limb of the lunar disc above the horizon. The decisive time for Sankashti Chaturthi and Karwa Chauth.
The upper limb of the lunar disc disappears below the horizon.
Garden tasks are rated as in the site’s “Lunar calendar for gardeners” section: the weekday, nakshatra and tithi are taken into account; starting from a base score of 3, each factor adds one point if favourable or subtracts one if unfavourable; total score 0–6: 0–2 — bad, 3–4 — average, 5–6 — good. The table shows the rating at sunrise and after each change of nakshatra or tithi during the daytime (“from HH:MM”); the icons next to the sunrise rating show the contribution of the weekday, nakshatra and tithi at sunrise: “+” (green) adds one point, “0” (yellow) has no effect, “–” (red) subtracts one.
The ratings are the site author’s summary of the Indian and Tibetan traditions. Classical texts on agriculture: the Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX, English translation by N. P. Subramania Iyer, 1917), B. V. Raman’s Muhurtha (ch. XIII), the Brihat Samhita of Varahamihira (ch. 55).
what to do (Tibetan tradition): doing work related to water and earth - plowing and sowing, planting flowers and trees
plants of the day: climbers, plants that depend on others and adapt quickly, all leafy greens
nakshatra Vishakha
Planting and sowing are not allowed, but everyday routine tasks may be carried out.
Krishna-shashti
plowing the ground
soaking seeds is allowed, digging the ground
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
The Moon’s nakshatra is the 4th, 6th, 9th, 10th, 13th or 20th from the Sun’s nakshatra. As the Sun dispels darkness, so this yoga cancels many bad combinations of the day and supports new undertakings.
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.
A combination of weekday and nakshatra that yields the “nectar of success”: Sun — Hasta, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashwini, Wed — Anuradha, Thu — Pushya, Fri — Revati, Sat — Rohini. One of the strongest auspicious yogas: it brings success to almost any undertaking.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
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.
The time of Vishti Karana — halves of the 4th, 8th, 11th and 15th tithis of the bright half and of the 3rd, 7th, 10th and 14th of the dark half of the month. Auspicious activities are not begun during Bhadra; its strength depends on where it resides: on earth it is most harmful, while in heaven or in the netherworld the harm is mitigated (according to a verse of the Muhurta Chintamani, there it even portends good fortune and gain).
“Mouth” of Bhadra — the most dangerous 5 ghatis (2 hours) of Bhadra; nothing important is done at this time.
“Tail” of Bhadra — the last 3 ghatis (1 h 12 min) of one of its praharas; considered an acceptable time if Bhadra cannot be avoided (for example, for Holika Dahan).
The penultimate, 14th muhurta of the night: it begins about an hour and a half before sunrise and lasts about 48 minutes. The best time for meditation, prayer, japa and study.
The 8th of the 15 daytime muhurtas, around true noon (about 48 minutes). The “invincible” time, suitable for almost any new undertaking — except on Wednesdays.
The 11th daytime muhurta, the “time of victory”: good for journeys, contests and decisive action; the main time of Vijayadashami.
“Dust from the hooves” — about 24 minutes right after sunset, when the cows return from pasture. An auspicious time for weddings and evening rites.
The first fifth of the night after sunset (three night muhurtas, about 2.5 hours). The time for worshipping Shiva, lighting the Diwali diyas and performing Holika Dahan.
Midnight — the 8th muhurta of the night. The decisive time for Maha Shivaratri, Krishna Janmashtami and Kali Puja.
“Time of nectar” — about an hour and a half within each nakshatra, favourable for any new undertaking and mitigating inauspicious factors.
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Rahu (a different segment for each weekday). No new work, journeys or deals are started; whatever was begun earlier may be continued.
How it is calculated: following the South Indian tradition (Tamil Nadu, Kerala), as Drik Panchang does — the daytime from sunrise to sunset (upper limb of the disc, with refraction) is divided into 8 parts, and Rahu Kalam is part 5 (Mon 2, Sat 3, Fri 4, Wed 5, Thu 6, Tue 7, Sun 8).
Another tradition — Kala Vela: the eighth parts of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order starting from the lord of the day, while the eighth part, the last before sunset, is “empty”, without a lord; in this tradition it is given to Rahu — today {y} (on Sundays it coincides with the calculation above).
Yet another tradition — printed panchangas: a nominal day of 6:00–18:00, so Rahu Kalam always falls at the same clock time — today 12:00–13:30; if the nominal 6:00–18:00 day is counted in local mean time — 12:29–13:59 by the clock. Far from India this is a rough approximation.
Using the rising and setting of the centre of the disc without refraction (old Siddhantic panchangas): {x}.
At night Rahu Kalam is usually not reckoned (the translator of the Kalaprakashika, 1917: “it occurs only in the daytime”); a few divide the night into 8 parts as well, but there is no generally accepted order of the night parts. In North India, Choghadiya is more often consulted to choose the hour.
One-eighth of the daytime associated with Yama: unfavourable for new undertakings and journeys.
How it is calculated: the eighths of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day; Yamaganda (Yamaghantaka) is Jupiter’s portion, today part 2. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 07:30–09:00.
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Gulika (the son of Saturn). Whatever is begun at this time tends to repeat, so funerals are not held and loans are not taken during Gulika; important new undertakings are usually avoided.
How it is calculated: Saturn’s portion among the eighths of the daytime (planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day), today part 4. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 10:30–12:00. According to a note by the translator of the Kalaprakashika, Gulika is not considered inauspicious: it is even good for reaping, gathering grain, trade, medical treatment, repaying debts and a number of other activities; the view that whatever is begun during Gulika will repeat itself is a popular (mainly Tamil) belief.
An inauspicious muhurta (about 48 minutes) — one or two per day, specific to each weekday. It is avoided for new undertakings, journeys and deals.
“Rejected” time — about an hour and a half within each nakshatra (4 ghatis of 60, starting from a ghati specific to that nakshatra). Unfavourable for new undertakings.
B. V. Raman: nails are not cut on Friday or Saturday, on Ashtami, Navami or Chaturdashi, or on new moon and full moon days.
B. V. Raman: nails are not cut on Friday or Saturday, on Ashtami, Navami or Chaturdashi, or on new moon and full moon days.
Weekdays for a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: auspicious — Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday; avoided — Sunday, Tuesday and Saturday (Sunday is permitted for Brahmins, Tuesday for Kshatriyas, Saturday for Vaishyas and others); Monday is good only during the waxing Moon.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Nakshatras for a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: auspicious — Ashwini, Mrigashirsha, Punarvasu, Pushya, Hasta, Chitra, Shravana, Dhanishtha and Revati; fairly good — Rohini, Uttara Phalguni, Swati, Uttara Ashadha, Shatabhisha and Uttara Bhadrapada; the rest are avoided.
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Tithis for a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: auspicious — the 2nd, 3rd, 5th, 7th, 10th, 11th and 13th; avoided — the 1st, 4th, 6th, 8th, 9th, 14th, full moon and new moon; in Krishna Paksha the first five tithis are permitted (according to some, the first seven).
−1 — inauspicious sign for a haircut
according to the Kalaprakashika: “ruin of the family”
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut
−1 — inauspicious sign for a haircut
according to the Kalaprakashika: “great calamities”
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut
−1 — inauspicious sign for a haircut
according to the Kalaprakashika: “disease and suffering”
Lagna for a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: auspicious signs — Vrishabha, Mithuna, Karka, Kanya, Tula, Makara and Mina; avoided — Mesha, Simha, Vrischika, Dhanu and Kumbha (all except Kumbha are permitted if a benefic occupies the sign or benefics aspect it).
Mesha (Aries) — “great calamities”; Simha (Leo) — “disease and suffering”; Vrischika (Scorpio) — “disease and suffering”; Dhanu (Sagittarius) — “fear of the authorities”; Kumbha (Aquarius) — “ruin of the family”.
Classical rules: have a haircut or shave in the daytime, preferably before noon — not at night or at twilight; not after eating, bathing or anointing the body with oil; not on the day of setting out on a journey; not when one’s wife is pregnant; not on one’s birth nakshatra or the 10th and 19th nakshatras from it, and not during Chandrashtama (the Moon in the 8th sign from the natal Moon). These prohibitions are lifted for a wedding, an initiation, release from prison, mourning for one’s parents and at the ruler’s command.
Sources: the Kalaprakashika of Narasimha (ch. V on haircuts — written about a child’s first haircut, chaula; English translation by N. P. Subramania Iyer, 1917), the Muhurta Chintamani of Rama Daivajna, B. V. Raman’s Muhurtha. The rating is the site’s summary, as in the “Lunar haircut calendar”: starting from a base score of 4, each factor — weekday, nakshatra, tithi and lagna — adds one point if favourable or subtracts one if unfavourable; total score 0–8: 7–8 good, 4–6 average, 0–3 bad. Windows are the parts of the daytime with the best rating (at least 15 minutes long); for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting, the times of the day’s prohibitions are excluded.
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday or Friday — the days of the gentle (saumya) planets: the Moon, Mercury, Jupiter and Venus.
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.
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.
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)
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.
Deity: Indra
Auspicious: good for any benevolent and lasting work, building up health and strength, undertakings meant to grow.
A karana is half a tithi; there are 60 of them in a lunar month.
Lord: Jupiter
The time of Jupiter's action is considered the most favorable for all worldly and spiritual affairs not related to coercion or anger. You can begin spiritual practices, good deeds, study of philosophy, Doctrine, various sciences.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): sowing, planting flowers and trees
plants of the day: plants with large sweet fruits, or with fleshy (voluminous) stems and leaves
nakshatra Anuradha
No pruning; planting flowers, soaking and the like are allowed.
Krishna-saptami
soaking seeds is allowed, digging the ground
tillage and sowing are forbidden
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.
“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.
“Poisonous” tithi of the weekday: Sun — 4, Mon — 6, Tue — 7, Wed — 2, Thu — 8, Fri — 9, Sat — 7. Unfavourable for new undertakings, medical treatment and transactions.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Rahu (a different segment for each weekday). No new work, journeys or deals are started; whatever was begun earlier may be continued.
How it is calculated: following the South Indian tradition (Tamil Nadu, Kerala), as Drik Panchang does — the daytime from sunrise to sunset (upper limb of the disc, with refraction) is divided into 8 parts, and Rahu Kalam is part 6 (Mon 2, Sat 3, Fri 4, Wed 5, Thu 6, Tue 7, Sun 8).
Another tradition — Kala Vela: the eighth parts of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order starting from the lord of the day, while the eighth part, the last before sunset, is “empty”, without a lord; in this tradition it is given to Rahu — today {y} (on Sundays it coincides with the calculation above).
Yet another tradition — printed panchangas: a nominal day of 6:00–18:00, so Rahu Kalam always falls at the same clock time — today 13:30–15:00; if the nominal 6:00–18:00 day is counted in local mean time — 13:59–15:29 by the clock. Far from India this is a rough approximation.
Using the rising and setting of the centre of the disc without refraction (old Siddhantic panchangas): {x}.
At night Rahu Kalam is usually not reckoned (the translator of the Kalaprakashika, 1917: “it occurs only in the daytime”); a few divide the night into 8 parts as well, but there is no generally accepted order of the night parts. In North India, Choghadiya is more often consulted to choose the hour.
One-eighth of the daytime associated with Yama: unfavourable for new undertakings and journeys.
How it is calculated: the eighths of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day; Yamaganda (Yamaghantaka) is Jupiter’s portion, today part 1. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 06:00–07:30.
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Gulika (the son of Saturn). Whatever is begun at this time tends to repeat, so funerals are not held and loans are not taken during Gulika; important new undertakings are usually avoided.
How it is calculated: Saturn’s portion among the eighths of the daytime (planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day), today part 3. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 09:00–10:30. According to a note by the translator of the Kalaprakashika, Gulika is not considered inauspicious: it is even good for reaping, gathering grain, trade, medical treatment, repaying debts and a number of other activities; the view that whatever is begun during Gulika will repeat itself is a popular (mainly Tamil) belief.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
0 — does not affect the haircut rating
The Moon in a fixed, soft, light or movable nakshatra — favourable for activities of its type.
8th tithi: a day of Durga and Shiva, good for fasting and worship, but weaker than usual for worldly undertakings.
Group: Jaya. Deity: Vasus.
The ruler of the eighth day of the waning Moon is Vasus, which favors the beginning of military operations, the construction of defenses and fortifications.
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)
Deity: Mitra
Auspicious: friendship, love, matchmaking and alliances, reconciliation, jewellery.
A karana is half a tithi; there are 60 of them in a lunar month.
Lord: Venus
All manifestations of beauty and harmony find their support and development on this day, therefore, most worldly and spiritual affairs that do not rely on brute force are good to begin or implement at this time. The day is especially good for marriage, hiring workers, building relationships, creativity, music, singing, dancing, poetry and holding holidays or performances, it is best to schedule a romantic date at this time - it will add additional shine to decorations and a special aroma to flowers, and tact to the owners of all this.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): planting flowers and trees; digging the ground is not very favorable; do not prune and the like
plants of the day: flowers, ornamental plants
nakshatra Jyestha
For pruning and uprooting; plowing and watering are allowed, but nothing else.
Krishna-ashtami
tillage and sowing are forbidden
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
“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.
“Burnt” combination of weekday and nakshatra: Sun — Bharani, Mon — Chitra, Tue — Uttara Ashadha, Wed — Dhanishtha, Thu — Uttara Phalguni, Fri — Jyeshtha, Sat — Revati. Whatever is begun “burns up” without bearing fruit.
The 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.
The Moon in Ashwini, Ashlesha, Magha, Jyeshtha, Mula or Revati — the nakshatras at the junctions of signs. For those born in them, tradition prescribes a pacifying rite; new undertakings call for caution.
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Rahu (a different segment for each weekday). No new work, journeys or deals are started; whatever was begun earlier may be continued.
How it is calculated: following the South Indian tradition (Tamil Nadu, Kerala), as Drik Panchang does — the daytime from sunrise to sunset (upper limb of the disc, with refraction) is divided into 8 parts, and Rahu Kalam is part 4 (Mon 2, Sat 3, Fri 4, Wed 5, Thu 6, Tue 7, Sun 8).
Another tradition — Kala Vela: the eighth parts of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order starting from the lord of the day, while the eighth part, the last before sunset, is “empty”, without a lord; in this tradition it is given to Rahu — today {y} (on Sundays it coincides with the calculation above).
Yet another tradition — printed panchangas: a nominal day of 6:00–18:00, so Rahu Kalam always falls at the same clock time — today 10:30–12:00; if the nominal 6:00–18:00 day is counted in local mean time — 10:59–12:29 by the clock. Far from India this is a rough approximation.
Using the rising and setting of the centre of the disc without refraction (old Siddhantic panchangas): {x}.
At night Rahu Kalam is usually not reckoned (the translator of the Kalaprakashika, 1917: “it occurs only in the daytime”); a few divide the night into 8 parts as well, but there is no generally accepted order of the night parts. In North India, Choghadiya is more often consulted to choose the hour.
One-eighth of the daytime associated with Yama: unfavourable for new undertakings and journeys.
How it is calculated: the eighths of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day; Yamaganda (Yamaghantaka) is Jupiter’s portion, today part 7. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 15:00–16:30.
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Gulika (the son of Saturn). Whatever is begun at this time tends to repeat, so funerals are not held and loans are not taken during Gulika; important new undertakings are usually avoided.
How it is calculated: Saturn’s portion among the eighths of the daytime (planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day), today part 2. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 07:30–09:00. According to a note by the translator of the Kalaprakashika, Gulika is not considered inauspicious: it is even good for reaping, gathering grain, trade, medical treatment, repaying debts and a number of other activities; the view that whatever is begun during Gulika will repeat itself is a popular (mainly Tamil) belief.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Inauspicious: sudden hindrances, a “lightning strike”; the first 3 ghatis (about 1 h 12 min) are skipped.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
The Moon in an ugra or tikshna nakshatra: a time for harsh deeds, not for auspicious undertakings.
Group: Rikta. Deity: Serpent (Naga).
The Serpent (Naga) presides over the ninth day of the waning Moon, which is suitable for struggle, destruction, coercion and for efforts to overcome obstacles.
Meaning: 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)
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.
Lord: Saturn
This is the only day of the week when, according to astrological indications, you can safely postpone most important household and spiritual affairs, which is reflected in a variety of cultures around the world. However, on this day you can carry out monotonous monotonous work, or relax.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): working in the field, planting flowers and trees, sowing, making a pond and a well; do not plow
plants of the day: slow-growing, long-lived, dense, heavy, sturdy plants
nakshatra Mula
For pruning and uprooting; plowing and watering are allowed, but nothing else.
Krishna-navami
for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
“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.
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Rahu (a different segment for each weekday). No new work, journeys or deals are started; whatever was begun earlier may be continued.
How it is calculated: following the South Indian tradition (Tamil Nadu, Kerala), as Drik Panchang does — the daytime from sunrise to sunset (upper limb of the disc, with refraction) is divided into 8 parts, and Rahu Kalam is part 3 (Mon 2, Sat 3, Fri 4, Wed 5, Thu 6, Tue 7, Sun 8).
Another tradition — Kala Vela: the eighth parts of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order starting from the lord of the day, while the eighth part, the last before sunset, is “empty”, without a lord; in this tradition it is given to Rahu — today {y} (on Sundays it coincides with the calculation above).
Yet another tradition — printed panchangas: a nominal day of 6:00–18:00, so Rahu Kalam always falls at the same clock time — today 09:00–10:30; if the nominal 6:00–18:00 day is counted in local mean time — 09:29–10:59 by the clock. Far from India this is a rough approximation.
Using the rising and setting of the centre of the disc without refraction (old Siddhantic panchangas): {x}.
At night Rahu Kalam is usually not reckoned (the translator of the Kalaprakashika, 1917: “it occurs only in the daytime”); a few divide the night into 8 parts as well, but there is no generally accepted order of the night parts. In North India, Choghadiya is more often consulted to choose the hour.
One-eighth of the daytime associated with Yama: unfavourable for new undertakings and journeys.
How it is calculated: the eighths of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day; Yamaganda (Yamaghantaka) is Jupiter’s portion, today part 6. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 13:30–15:00.
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Gulika (the son of Saturn). Whatever is begun at this time tends to repeat, so funerals are not held and loans are not taken during Gulika; important new undertakings are usually avoided.
How it is calculated: Saturn’s portion among the eighths of the daytime (planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day), today part 1. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 06:00–07:30. According to a note by the translator of the Kalaprakashika, Gulika is not considered inauspicious: it is even good for reaping, gathering grain, trade, medical treatment, repaying debts and a number of other activities; the view that whatever is begun during Gulika will repeat itself is a popular (mainly Tamil) belief.
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Especially auspicious: success in any undertaking, study and spiritual practice.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
Tuesday or Saturday — the days of the harsh (krura) planets Mars and Saturn.
“Empty” tithi (the 4th, 9th or 14th): whatever is begun bears no fruit; suitable for removal, demolition and overcoming obstacles.
Group: Purna. Deity: Dharma.
The tenth day of the waning moon is protected by Dharma, which favors virtuous deeds, religious events, spiritual practices, as well as other pious activities. You can start any important work.
Lord: Sun
This day is suitable for generosity, celebrations, holidays, performances and festivals. Meetings with high-ranking people and important government affairs are good to carry out on this day.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): planting trees, sowing grain crops
plants of the day: laurel, spices, for example hot peppers
nakshatra Mula
For pruning and uprooting; plowing and watering are allowed, but nothing else.
Krishna-dashami
any undertakings
For pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
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.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Rahu (a different segment for each weekday). No new work, journeys or deals are started; whatever was begun earlier may be continued.
How it is calculated: following the South Indian tradition (Tamil Nadu, Kerala), as Drik Panchang does — the daytime from sunrise to sunset (upper limb of the disc, with refraction) is divided into 8 parts, and Rahu Kalam is part 8 (Mon 2, Sat 3, Fri 4, Wed 5, Thu 6, Tue 7, Sun 8).
Another tradition — Kala Vela: the eighth parts of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order starting from the lord of the day, while the eighth part, the last before sunset, is “empty”, without a lord; in this tradition it is given to Rahu — today {y} (on Sundays it coincides with the calculation above).
Yet another tradition — printed panchangas: a nominal day of 6:00–18:00, so Rahu Kalam always falls at the same clock time — today 16:30–18:00; if the nominal 6:00–18:00 day is counted in local mean time — 16:59–18:29 by the clock. Far from India this is a rough approximation.
Using the rising and setting of the centre of the disc without refraction (old Siddhantic panchangas): {x}.
At night Rahu Kalam is usually not reckoned (the translator of the Kalaprakashika, 1917: “it occurs only in the daytime”); a few divide the night into 8 parts as well, but there is no generally accepted order of the night parts. In North India, Choghadiya is more often consulted to choose the hour.
One-eighth of the daytime associated with Yama: unfavourable for new undertakings and journeys.
How it is calculated: the eighths of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day; Yamaganda (Yamaghantaka) is Jupiter’s portion, today part 5. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 12:00–13:30.
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Gulika (the son of Saturn). Whatever is begun at this time tends to repeat, so funerals are not held and loans are not taken during Gulika; important new undertakings are usually avoided.
How it is calculated: Saturn’s portion among the eighths of the daytime (planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day), today part 7. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 15:00–16:30. According to a note by the translator of the Kalaprakashika, Gulika is not considered inauspicious: it is even good for reaping, gathering grain, trade, medical treatment, repaying debts and a number of other activities; the view that whatever is begun during Gulika will repeat itself is a popular (mainly Tamil) belief.
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
0 — does not affect the haircut rating
The nitya yoga of “calamity” is in force for most of the day: worldly undertakings are postponed, but the day is good for holy baths, dana, japa and ancestor rites.
Group: 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.
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)
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.
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.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): field work, planting rice, grain, trees or flowers
plants of the day: watery vegetables such as cucumbers and zucchini, water-loving plants such as rice
nakshatra Purva-Ashadha
For pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else.
Krishna-ekadashi
plowing, pruning and weeding
Planting and sowing are allowed.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Rahu (a different segment for each weekday). No new work, journeys or deals are started; whatever was begun earlier may be continued.
How it is calculated: following the South Indian tradition (Tamil Nadu, Kerala), as Drik Panchang does — the daytime from sunrise to sunset (upper limb of the disc, with refraction) is divided into 8 parts, and Rahu Kalam is part 2 (Mon 2, Sat 3, Fri 4, Wed 5, Thu 6, Tue 7, Sun 8).
Another tradition — Kala Vela: the eighth parts of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order starting from the lord of the day, while the eighth part, the last before sunset, is “empty”, without a lord; in this tradition it is given to Rahu — today {y} (on Sundays it coincides with the calculation above).
Yet another tradition — printed panchangas: a nominal day of 6:00–18:00, so Rahu Kalam always falls at the same clock time — today 07:30–09:00; if the nominal 6:00–18:00 day is counted in local mean time — 07:59–09:29 by the clock. Far from India this is a rough approximation.
Using the rising and setting of the centre of the disc without refraction (old Siddhantic panchangas): {x}.
At night Rahu Kalam is usually not reckoned (the translator of the Kalaprakashika, 1917: “it occurs only in the daytime”); a few divide the night into 8 parts as well, but there is no generally accepted order of the night parts. In North India, Choghadiya is more often consulted to choose the hour.
One-eighth of the daytime associated with Yama: unfavourable for new undertakings and journeys.
How it is calculated: the eighths of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day; Yamaganda (Yamaghantaka) is Jupiter’s portion, today part 4. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 10:30–12:00.
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Gulika (the son of Saturn). Whatever is begun at this time tends to repeat, so funerals are not held and loans are not taken during Gulika; important new undertakings are usually avoided.
How it is calculated: Saturn’s portion among the eighths of the daytime (planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day), today part 6. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 13:30–15:00. According to a note by the translator of the Kalaprakashika, Gulika is not considered inauspicious: it is even good for reaping, gathering grain, trade, medical treatment, repaying debts and a number of other activities; the view that whatever is begun during Gulika will repeat itself is a popular (mainly Tamil) belief.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
0 — does not affect the haircut rating
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.
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.
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
Lord: Mars
Promotes decisive manifestations of will, competitions, active and gambling games, sports, training, overcoming obstacles, working with fire, metal (especially iron), mechanisms, electricity, explosive substances and weapons, militant actions, demand from debtors, litigation, verdicts, quarrels, conflicts, control of parasites (insects and rats) and similar matters. Some medical procedures, such as massage or chiropractic therapy, can be carried out during this time.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): unfavorable for planting seeds, flowers and trees or for working in the field (favorable for fighting pests or pruning something)
plants of the day: onions, garlic and thorny plants, plants that actively defend themselves
nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha
Planting and sowing are allowed.
Krishna-dvadashi
neutral
Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result.
according to the Indian tradition: Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result (planting or sowing is not allowed).
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
A coincidence of the weekday (Sun, Tue or Sat), a Bhadra tithi (2, 7 or 12) and a “tripada” nakshatra (Krittika, Punarvasu, Uttara Phalguni, Vishakha, Uttara Ashadha, Purva Bhadrapada). The result of whatever is begun repeats three times: good for purchases and investments, bad for losses, loans, surgery and funerals.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Rahu (a different segment for each weekday). No new work, journeys or deals are started; whatever was begun earlier may be continued.
How it is calculated: following the South Indian tradition (Tamil Nadu, Kerala), as Drik Panchang does — the daytime from sunrise to sunset (upper limb of the disc, with refraction) is divided into 8 parts, and Rahu Kalam is part 7 (Mon 2, Sat 3, Fri 4, Wed 5, Thu 6, Tue 7, Sun 8).
Another tradition — Kala Vela: the eighth parts of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order starting from the lord of the day, while the eighth part, the last before sunset, is “empty”, without a lord; in this tradition it is given to Rahu — today {y} (on Sundays it coincides with the calculation above).
Yet another tradition — printed panchangas: a nominal day of 6:00–18:00, so Rahu Kalam always falls at the same clock time — today 15:00–16:30; if the nominal 6:00–18:00 day is counted in local mean time — 15:29–16:59 by the clock. Far from India this is a rough approximation.
Using the rising and setting of the centre of the disc without refraction (old Siddhantic panchangas): {x}.
At night Rahu Kalam is usually not reckoned (the translator of the Kalaprakashika, 1917: “it occurs only in the daytime”); a few divide the night into 8 parts as well, but there is no generally accepted order of the night parts. In North India, Choghadiya is more often consulted to choose the hour.
One-eighth of the daytime associated with Yama: unfavourable for new undertakings and journeys.
How it is calculated: the eighths of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day; Yamaganda (Yamaghantaka) is Jupiter’s portion, today part 3. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 09:00–10:30.
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Gulika (the son of Saturn). Whatever is begun at this time tends to repeat, so funerals are not held and loans are not taken during Gulika; important new undertakings are usually avoided.
How it is calculated: Saturn’s portion among the eighths of the daytime (planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day), today part 5. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 12:00–13:30. According to a note by the translator of the Kalaprakashika, Gulika is not considered inauspicious: it is even good for reaping, gathering grain, trade, medical treatment, repaying debts and a number of other activities; the view that whatever is begun during Gulika will repeat itself is a popular (mainly Tamil) belief.
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
0 — does not affect the haircut rating
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.
Group: Jaya. Deity: God of Love.
The thirteenth day of the waning moon is ruled by the God of love, which is favorable for establishing friendly relations, sensual pleasures, as well as celebrations.
Meaning: Listener
Symbol: Ear (listener), three footprints (Vishnu's steps), trident
Deity: Shri Vishnu
Type: movable (chara, chala) — For journeys and moving house, buying vehicles, gardening, quick and temporary changes.
Vimshottari lord: Moon
Shakti: bind together (three worlds, i.e. all)
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.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): doing work related to water and earth - plowing and sowing, planting flowers and trees
plants of the day: climbers, plants that depend on others and adapt quickly, all leafy greens
nakshatra Shravana
Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result.
according to the Indian tradition: Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result (planting or sowing is not allowed).
Krishna-trayodashi
no pruning or felling
Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result.
according to the Indian tradition: Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result (planting or sowing is not allowed).
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
Began on a Wednesday or Thursday: carries no particular dosha, but the five prohibitions of Panchaka still apply.
The Moon in Kumbha or Mina (from the middle of Dhanishtha to the end of Revati). During these five nakshatras people do not travel south, gather firewood or grass, lay a roof or build a bed; cremation is performed with a special rite.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
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.
Group: Rikta. Deity: Kali.
Kali rules the fourteenth day of the waning moon and promotes destruction, appeal to elementals (forces of nature, elements) and spirits.
Meaning: The richest or fastest, Shravishtha - the most famous
Symbol: Drum or flute
Deity: Vasu (kind) - 8 phenomena of nature, assistants of Indra
Type: movable (chara, chala) — For journeys and moving house, buying vehicles, gardening, quick and temporary changes.
Vimshottari lord: Mars
Shakti: bring abundance and fame through the direction and organization of people
Deity: 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.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): sowing, planting flowers and trees
plants of the day: plants with large sweet fruits, or with fleshy (voluminous) stems and leaves
nakshatra Dhanishtha
Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result.
according to the Indian tradition: Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result (planting or sowing is not allowed).
Krishna-chaturdashi
for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
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.
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.
A single tithi touches three consecutive days (a long tithi that prevails at two sunrises): unfavourable for weddings and important undertakings.
14th tithi of the waning Moon, the eve of the new moon: unfavourable for new undertakings; a day of Shiva (Masik Shivaratri).
Vishti Karana with the Moon in Karka, Simha, Kumbha or Mina: Bhadra resides on earth (bhu-loka) and is especially harmful.
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
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.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): planting flowers and trees; digging the ground is not very favorable; do not prune and the like
plants of the day: flowers, ornamental plants
nakshatra Shatabhisha
Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result.
according to the Indian tradition: Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result (planting or sowing is not allowed).
Krishna-chaturdashi
for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
do not start anything, only finish up safe tasks that require no exertion
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
An eclipse on a neighbouring Vedic day (the day before, including the night before this day’s sunrise, or the day after): its influence is weaker, but important undertakings are better postponed.
Group: Purna. Deity: Pitris (ancestors).
The Pitris (ancestors) rule the new moon; this period is suitable for rites honoring the ancestors (shraddha, tarpana), for pacifying the mind and performing austerities.
Meaning: First Blessed (foot, leg)
Symbol: Head of red bed, two-faced man, swords
Deity: Aja Ekapad - sunbeam or lightning strike
Type: fierce (ugra, krura) — For destructive and dangerous tasks: demolition, work with fire and weapons, disputes; unsuitable for other auspicious undertakings (the exception is weddings: Magha is among the nakshatras for marriage).
Vimshottari lord: Jupiter
Shakti: ignite and kindle the fire of spiritual search
Auspicious (in some traditions — especially auspicious): study, practice, mastering new things — anything achieved through effort.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
Deity: nagas (serpents)
Inauspicious. Suitable only for harsh and forceful deeds, work with things that must stay fixed, and rites connected with serpents.
A karana is half a tithi; there are 60 of them in a lunar month.
The Moon covers the Sun (occurs only at new moon). Traditionally it is Rahu’s time: Sutak begins 12 hours (4 praharas) before the eclipse; during the eclipse people refrain from eating and recite mantras, and afterwards take a holy bath and give dana.
Only part of the disc is covered: the Sun’s by the Moon, or the Moon’s by the Earth’s shadow.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): working in the field, planting flowers and trees, sowing, making a pond and a well; do not plow
plants of the day: slow-growing, long-lived, dense, heavy, sturdy plants
nakshatra Purva-Bhadra
For pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else.
Amavasya
do not start anything, only finish up safe tasks that require no exertion
digging, plowing, planting trees
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
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.
There is an eclipse on this date, but it is not visible at this location (or it is only penumbral): Sutak and eclipse rites are not observed, the influence is weak; important undertakings are still better postponed.
New moon: a day of the ancestors (shraddha, tarpana) and of spiritual practice, unfavourable for worldly undertakings.
Patron: Govinda; Aditya — Parjanya. Full moon in nakshatra Purva or Uttara Phalguni. Ritu: Shishira.
Group: Nanda. Deity: Brahma.
The ruler of the first lunar day is Brahma. This time is suitable for all types of ceremonies.
Meaning: 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)
what to do (Tibetan tradition): planting trees, sowing grain crops
plants of the day: laurel, spices, for example hot peppers
nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra
Planting and sowing are allowed.
Shukla-pratipat
digging, plowing, planting trees
planting and sowing are allowed (long-term result)
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
A tithi favourable for new undertakings: in the bright half of the month — the 2nd, 3rd, 5th, 7th, 10th, 11th and 13th, in the dark half — the 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 5th.
“Omitted” tithi, lying entirely between two sunrises and touching neither of them (avama day): unfavourable for new undertakings.
Group: Jaya. Deity: Vishnu.
Vishnu rules the third lunar day. It is a suitable time for cutting hair, nails, shaving and other cosmetic procedures. You can begin any important business.
Meaning: Rich, prosperous
Symbol: Fish (sometimes a couple) or drum
Deity: Pushan (Prosperous)
Type: soft (mridu, maitra) — For arts and music, friendship and love, new clothes and jewellery, weddings and festivals.
Vimshottari lord: Mercury
Shakti: nourish (satiate at the expense of its abundance)
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.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): field work, planting rice, grain, trees or flowers
plants of the day: watery vegetables such as cucumbers and zucchini, water-loving plants such as rice
nakshatra Revati
No pruning; planting flowers, soaking and the like are allowed.
according to the Indian tradition: No pruning; planting flowers, soaking seeds and the like are allowed.
Shukla-tritya
any undertakings
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Group: Rikta. Deity: Yama.
The ruler of the fourth lunar day is Yama. Important matters should not be started. It is possible to conduct military maneuvers, remove obstacles and destroy something.
Meaning: Riders or Grooms
Symbol: Horse's Head
Deity: Ashwini Kumara
Type: light (kshipra, laghu) — For quick matters: trade, healing, study, travel, purchases and starting a business.
Vimshottari lord: Ketu
Shakti: quickly achieve anything
Especially auspicious: 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.
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 Ashwini
Soaking seeds is allowed, but not planting or sowing.
Shukla-chaturti
felling trees, for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
“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.
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.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut
Group: Purna. Deity: Soma.
The fifth lunar day is owned by Soma, who patronizes medicine, surgery and cleansing the body of poisons. You can begin other important things.
Meaning: Carrier (porter or loader)
Symbol: Yoni (bosom, source)
Deity: Yama (Dharma-raja)
Type: fierce (ugra, krura) — For destructive and dangerous tasks: demolition, work with fire and weapons, disputes; unsuitable for other auspicious undertakings (the exception is weddings: Magha is among the nakshatras for marriage).
Vimshottari lord: Venus
Shakti: take (take away) something
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.
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 Bharani
For pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else.
Shukla-panchami
do not fell trees, any undertakings
The Sun in Dhanu or Mina: a month without weddings, housewarmings and other samskaras. Good for prayer, charity and pilgrimage.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
The Sun in Dhanu or Mina: a month without weddings, housewarmings and initiations (a North Indian tradition).
The Sun moves into a new sign: a time for holy baths, dana and worship of the Sun, but not for new undertakings.
The nitya yoga of “discord” is in force for most of the day: worldly undertakings are postponed, and the day suits fasting, prayer and spiritual practice.
Group: Nanda. Deity: Kartikeya.
Kartikeya presides on the sixth lunar day, favoring coronations (taking office), establishing new friendships, celebrating holidays and performances.
Meaning: Cutter (chisel) or chopping
Symbol: Sharp tool (axe, razor), flame
Deity: Agni
Type: mixed (mishra, sadharana) — For everyday and routine tasks, work with fire and metal; it is better not to begin important new matters.
Vimshottari lord: Sun
Shakti: burn and ignite others
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.
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 Krittika
Planting and sowing are not allowed, but everyday routine tasks may be carried out.
Shukla-shashti
plowing the ground
Planting and sowing are allowed.
“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.
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.
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Group: Bhadra. Deity: Indra.
The seventh lunar day is ruled by Indra and this favors the start of travel, the purchase of vehicles, as well as other matters where movement is a characteristic feature.
Meaning: Red (an epithet of the star Aldebaran)
Symbol: Wagon, rarely: temple, banyan, incense, sandalwood
Deity: Prajapati (Brahma - Creator)
Type: fixed (dhruva, sthira) — For what is firm and lasting: laying house foundations, housewarming, planting, weddings, taking office, long-term projects.
Vimshottari lord: Moon
Shakti: give growth (prosperity, fertility)
Auspicious: friendship, reconciliation, love, matchmaking — anything that requires people’s goodwill.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): 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 Rohini
Planting and sowing are allowed.
Shukla-saptami
soaking seeds is allowed, farming
No pruning; planting flowers, soaking and the like are allowed.
according to the Indian tradition: No pruning; planting flowers, soaking seeds and the like are allowed.
Eight days before Holika Dahan (bright half of Phalguna): in North India weddings and samskaras are not held.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
The eight days before Holika Dahan (from the 8th tithi of the bright half of Phalguna to the full moon): weddings and other samskaras are not performed (North India).
Group: Jaya. Deity: Vasus.
The ruler of the eighth lunar day is Vasu, which favors the beginning of military operations, the construction of defenses and fortifications.
Meaning: Deer head (alt. searching star)
Symbol: Deer head
Deity: Soma (Chandra, Moon)
Type: soft (mridu, maitra) — For arts and music, friendship and love, new clothes and jewellery, weddings and festivals.
Vimshottari lord: Mars
Shakti: give realization (attractiveness, shaping)
Auspicious: health and healing, long-term matters and anything meant to last a long time.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): 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 Mrigashirsha
No pruning; planting flowers, soaking and the like are allowed.
according to the Indian tradition: No pruning; planting flowers, soaking seeds and the like are allowed.
Shukla-ashtami
tillage and sowing are forbidden
For pruning and uprooting; plowing and watering are allowed, but nothing else.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
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.
Meaning: Tear or body fluid (wet)
Symbol: Tear or drop, rarely: diamond or man's head
Deity: Rudra (Roaring, angry image of Shiva)
Type: sharp (tikshna, daruna) — For drastic actions: surgery, severing ties, taming, exorcism, fighting diseases and enemies; unsuitable for other auspicious undertakings (the exception is weddings: Mula is among the nakshatras for marriage).
Vimshottari lord: Rahu
Shakti: give effort that leads to the achievement of the goal (and also, is able to shed sweat or blood)
Auspicious: weddings and family matters, anything meant to bring good fortune and well-being.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
Deity: Brahma
Auspicious: religious rites, study, spiritual and charitable work.
A karana is half a tithi; there are 60 of them in a lunar month.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): planting trees, sowing grain crops
plants of the day: laurel, spices, for example hot peppers
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
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).
any undertakings
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Group: Purna. Deity: Dharma.
The tenth lunar day is patronized by Dharma, which favors virtuous deeds, religious events, spiritual practices, as well as other pious activities. You can start any important work.
Meaning: Successful, magnificent, two for riches
Symbol: Arrow or quiver of arrows, rarely: rainbow
Deity: Aditi
Type: movable (chara, chala) — For journeys and moving house, buying vehicles, gardening, quick and temporary changes.
Vimshottari lord: Jupiter
Shakti: give the gaining of profit (property, wealth), growth
Auspicious: jewellery, celebrations, travel, creative undertakings.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): 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 Punarvasu
Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result.
according to the Indian tradition: Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result (planting or sowing is not allowed).
Shukla-dashami
any undertakings
Soaking seeds is allowed, but not planting or sowing.
pruning and weeding
+1 — favourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
The Moon in Pushya, the best of the nakshatras for new undertakings (except weddings).
Inauspicious: portends trouble and hindrances; if necessary, the first 6 ghatis (about 2 h 24 min) are skipped.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
Group: Nanda. Deity: Rudra.
The ruler of the eleventh lunar day is Rudra, which is favorable for fasting and religious (spiritual) activities. Remembering the Supreme Deity will give especially positive results.
Meaning: 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
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.
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 Pushya
Soaking seeds is allowed, but not planting or sowing.
Shukla-ekadashi
pruning and weeding
For pruning and uprooting; plowing and watering are allowed, but nothing else.
neutral
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
0 — does not affect the haircut rating
Group: Bhadra. Deity: Sun (Ravi).
The Sun (Ravi) rules the twelfth lunar day and this period is auspicious for religious ceremonies, lighting the sacred fire and performing one's duties.
Meaning: 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
Auspicious: lasting and long-term matters, laying foundations and building, vows.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): 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 Ashlesha
For pruning and uprooting; plowing and watering are allowed, but nothing else.
Shukla-dvadashi
neutral
For pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else.
no pruning or felling
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Group: Jaya. Deity: God of Love.
The thirteenth lunar day is ruled by the God of love, which is favorable for establishing friendly relations, sensual pleasures, as well as celebrations.
Meaning: 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
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.
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 Magha
For pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else.
Shukla-triodashi
no pruning or felling
For pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else.
not good for sowing seeds, for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Group: Rikta. Deity: Kali.
Kali rules the fourteenth lunar day and promotes destruction, appeal to elementals (forces of nature, elements) and spirits.
Meaning: Prior red
Symbol: Headboard, rarely: hammock, ficus
Deity: Bhaga (Share, Distributor) - god of wealth and family
Type: fierce (ugra, krura) — For destructive and dangerous tasks: demolition, work with fire and weapons, disputes; unsuitable for other auspicious undertakings (the exception is weddings: Magha is among the nakshatras for marriage).
Vimshottari lord: Venus
Shakti: give reproduction, the receiving of fruit
Inauspicious: difficulties and obstacles; the first 6 ghatis (about 2 h 24 min) are skipped.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): planting flowers and trees; digging the ground is not very favorable; do not prune and the like
plants of the day: flowers, ornamental plants
nakshatra Purva-Phalguni
For pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else.
Shukla-chaturdashi
not good for sowing seeds, for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
Planting and sowing are allowed.
sowing seeds, any undertakings
+1 — favourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
The day of a visible eclipse and the Sutak before it: no new undertakings are begun, and no cooking or eating is done during Sutak; a time for japa, holy bath and dana.
Group: Purna. Deity: Vishvedevas.
Vishvedevas rule the full moon and protect the peace of mind and the performance of austerities.
Meaning: Following red
Symbol: Half of the bed under the feet (foot)
Deity: Aryaman (Lord of Hospitality)
Type: fixed (dhruva, sthira) — For what is firm and lasting: laying house foundations, housewarming, planting, weddings, taking office, long-term projects.
Vimshottari lord: Sun
Shakti: accumulate and prosper through alliances
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 Moon enters the Earth’s shadow (occurs only at full moon). Sutak begins 9 hours (3 praharas) before the eclipse; during it — japa and meditation, afterwards — a holy bath and dana.
The luminary is completely covered: the Sun by the Moon, the Moon by the Earth’s shadow.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): working in the field, planting flowers and trees, sowing, making a pond and a well; do not plow
plants of the day: slow-growing, long-lived, dense, heavy, sturdy plants
nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni
Planting and sowing are allowed.
Purnima
sowing seeds, any undertakings
Soaking seeds is allowed, but not planting or sowing.
digging, plowing, planting trees
+1 — favourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Group: Bhadra. Deity: Vidhatr.
Patronizes the second day of the waning Moon - Vidhatr. This period is suitable for all matters designed for development and long-term preservation, for example, for laying the foundations of buildings.
Meaning: Hand, fist
Symbol: Palm or fist
Deity: Savitar (Animating, Awakening)
Type: light (kshipra, laghu) — For quick matters: trade, healing, study, travel, purchases and starting a business.
Vimshottari lord: Moon
Shakti: give the obtaining of what you want with your own hands, dexterity
Auspicious: everything lasting — foundations, building, planting, long-term commitments.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): planting trees, sowing grain crops
plants of the day: laurel, spices, for example hot peppers
nakshatra Hasta
Soaking seeds is allowed, but not planting or sowing.
Krishna-dvitya
planting and sowing are allowed (long-term result)
No pruning; planting flowers, soaking and the like are allowed.
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.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Group: Jaya. Deity: Vishnu.
Vishnu rules the third day of the waning moon. It is a good time for cutting hair, nails, shaving and other cosmetic procedures. You can start any important business.
Meaning: 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)
what to do (Tibetan tradition): field work, planting rice, grain, trees or flowers
plants of the day: watery vegetables such as cucumbers and zucchini, water-loving plants such as rice
nakshatra Chitra
No pruning; planting flowers, soaking and the like are allowed.
Krishna-tritya
any undertakings
Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result.
according to the Indian tradition: Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result (planting or sowing is not allowed).
+1 — favourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Meaning: Sword
Symbol: Sword, also sprout or coral
Deity: Waiu (Wind)
Type: movable (chara, chala) — For journeys and moving house, buying vehicles, gardening, quick and temporary changes.
Vimshottari lord: Rahu
Shakti: scatter like air, move, convert
what to do (Tibetan tradition): unfavorable for planting seeds, flowers and trees or for working in the field (favorable for fighting pests or pruning something)
plants of the day: onions, garlic and thorny plants, plants that actively defend themselves
nakshatra Swati
Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result.
according to the Indian tradition: Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result (planting or sowing is not allowed).
Krishna-tritya
any undertakings
for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
Planting and sowing are not allowed, but everyday routine tasks may be carried out.
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Group: Rikta. Deity: Yama.
The ruler of the fourth day of the waning Moon is Yama. Important matters should not be started. It is possible to conduct military maneuvers, remove obstacles and destroy something.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): doing work related to water and earth - plowing and sowing, planting flowers and trees
plants of the day: climbers, plants that depend on others and adapt quickly, all leafy greens
nakshatra Vishakha
Planting and sowing are not allowed, but everyday routine tasks may be carried out.
Krishna-chaturti
for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
any undertakings
No pruning; planting flowers, soaking and the like are allowed.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
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.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): sowing, planting flowers and trees
plants of the day: plants with large sweet fruits, or with fleshy (voluminous) stems and leaves
nakshatra Anuradha
No pruning; planting flowers, soaking and the like are allowed.
Krishna-panchami
any undertakings
plowing the ground
For pruning and uprooting; plowing and watering are allowed, but nothing else.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): planting flowers and trees; digging the ground is not very favorable; do not prune and the like
plants of the day: flowers, ornamental plants
nakshatra Jyestha
For pruning and uprooting; plowing and watering are allowed, but nothing else.
Krishna-shashti
plowing the ground