Panchanga Calendar

March 2188

SamvatsaraSarvajit (21) → Sarvadhari (22) from 28.03MonthPhalguna → Chaitra from 28.03RituShishira → Vasanta from 28.03AyanaUttarayanaPlace55°45′ N 37°35′ E, UTC+3 changeAyanamsaLahiri

March 2188 falls, in the lunar calendar (amanta), within the months Phalguna (until 27.03), Chaitra (from 28.03). Periods: 6–12.03 — Holashtak; from 16.03 — Kharmas; from 28.03 — Chaitra Navaratri (spring). Major festivals: 12.03 Holika Dahan; 13.03 Holi (Dhulandi); 28.03 Ugadi, Gudi Padwa — Hindu New Year; 28.03 Chaitra Navaratri: Ghatasthapana.

Mon

Tue

Wed

Thu

Fri

Sat

Sun

1UBh3until 16:41

2Rev4Vinayaka Chaturthi

3Ashw5after 13:19

4Bhar6Skanda Shashti

5Krit7

6Roh8Masik Durgashtami

7Mrig9

8Ard10

9Pun11until 13:06

10Push12until 10:28

11Ashl13after 14:38

12Mag14Holika Dahan

13PPh15Holi

14Has2

15Chit3Sankashti

16Swa4Mina Sankranti

17Vish5Rang Panchami

18Anu6

19Jye7Kalashtami

20Mul8Sheetala Ashtami

21PAsh9

22UAsh10

23Shra11Papmochani

24Dhan12until 15:22

25Shat13Bhauma Pradosha

26Shat14

27PBh30Amavasya

28UBh1Ugadi, New Year

29Rev2Navaratri, day 2

30Ashw2Navaratri, day 3

31Bhar3until 10:16

Day ratingBest daysFavourableOrdinaryAvoid new venturesUnfavourable

MarkersNavaratriafter / until HH:MM

Moon5Waxing Moon5Waning Moon15Purnima30Amavasya

Nakshatra typesfixedsoftlightmovablesharpfiercemixed

Icons this month (19)

Vinayaka ChaturthiSkanda ShashtiGoddess (Durga, Kali)EkadashiPradoshaHolika Dahanday of Purnima (full moon fast and puja)HoliSankashtiSankrantiKalashtamiVernal equinoxSheetala AshtamiShivaratriday of Amavasya (ancestor rites)Ugadi, New YearChaitra NavaratriAmrita Siddhi YogaChandra Darshan

How to read the calendar

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

Best days

1.03 Sat — Yoga Shubha, Ravi Yoga, Anandadi: Prajapati until 16:41
Uttara-Bhadra (fixed): for what is firm and lasting: laying house foundations, housewarming, planting, weddings, taking office, long-term projects.
9.03 Sun — Ravi Yoga, Anandadi: Dhwaja, Auspicious nakshatra until 13:06
Punarvasu (movable): for journeys and moving house, buying vehicles, gardening, quick and temporary changes.
10.03 Mon — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Pushya, Anandadi: Prajapati until 10:28
Pushya (light): for quick matters: trade, healing, study, travel, purchases and starting a business.
11.03 Tue — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Anandadi: Ananda after 14:38
Magha (fierce): for destructive and dangerous tasks: demolition, work with fire and weapons, disputes.
24.03 Mon — Yoga Siddha, Anandadi: Shubha, Auspicious nakshatra until 15:22
Dhanishtha (movable): for journeys and moving house, buying vehicles, gardening, quick and temporary changes.
28.03 Fri — Swayam Siddha Muhurta, Yoga Brahma, Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi)
Uttara-Bhadra (fixed): for what is firm and lasting: laying house foundations, housewarming, planting, weddings, taking office, long-term projects.

Festivals

2.03 Sun Vinayaka Chaturthi
4.03 Tue Skanda Shashti
6.03 Thu Masik Durgashtami
9.03 Sun Amalaki Ekadashi
10.03 Mon Soma Pradosha
12.03 Wed Holika Dahan
12.03 Wed Purnima Vrat
13.03 Thu Holi (Dhulandi)
13.03 Thu Phalguna Purnima
15.03 Sat Sankashti Chaturthi (Bhalachandra)
16.03 Sun Mina Sankranti
17.03 Mon Rang Panchami
19.03 Wed Kalashtami
20.03 Thu Sheetala Ashtami (Basoda)
23.03 Sun Papmochani Ekadashi
25.03 Tue Bhauma Pradosha
25.03 Tue Masik Shivaratri
27.03 Thu Phalguna Amavasya
28.03 Fri Ugadi, Gudi Padwa — Hindu New Year
28.03 Fri Chaitra Navaratri: Ghatasthapana
29.03 Sat Chandra Darshan
31.03 Mon Gangaur
31.03 Mon Vinayaka Chaturthi

Special muhurta yogas

2.03 Sun Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 10:29–07:14 (03.03)
4.03 Tue Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 15:51–07:08 (05.03)
4.03 Tue Tripushkar Yoga 23:24–07:08 (05.03)
5.03 Wed Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day
9.03 Sun Ravi Pushya Yoga 18:47–06:56 (10.03)
9.03 Sun Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 18:47–06:56 (10.03)
10.03 Mon Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 06:56–17:01
11.03 Tue Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 06:53–14:38
15.03 Sat Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 23:48–06:40 (16.03)
17.03 Mon Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 20:06–06:35 (18.03)
22.03 Sat Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 23:36–06:22 (23.03)
23.03 Sun Dwipushkar Yoga 02:02–06:19 (24.03)
28.03 Fri Amrita Siddhi Yoga 13:33–06:06 (29.03)
28.03 Fri Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 13:33–06:06 (29.03)
30.03 Sun Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 06:04–19:15

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

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

Avoid starting important matters

5.03 Wed — Vaidhriti
6.03 Thu — many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower), Krakacha Yoga, Anandadi: Utpata (unfavourable day)
13.03 Thu — Kshaya tithi, Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra), Fierce or sharp nakshatra
15.03 Sat — Anandadi: Kana, Vishti (Bhadra), Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
16.03 Sun — Sankranti day, Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Rikta tithi
17.03 Mon — Yamaghanta, Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Hutashana Yoga (unfavourable day)
20.03 Thu — many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower), Vyatipata, Krakacha Yoga (unfavourable day)
21.03 Fri — Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Rikta tithi, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
22.03 Sat — Vishti (Bhadra), Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi), Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
25.03 Tue — Anandadi: Mrityu, Panchaka, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn) (unfavourable day)
26.03 Wed — Krishna Chaturdashi, Bhadra on earth, Panchaka
27.03 Thu — Amavasya, Fierce or sharp nakshatra, Panchaka
29.03 Sat — Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra), Tryahasparsha, Surya Dagdha tithi
30.03 Sun — Vaidhriti, Surya Dagdha tithi

Sky this month

13.03 Full moon (Purnima) 09:03
16.03 Mina Sankranti 11:28 — the Sun enters Mina (Pisces)
20.03 Vernal equinox 00:13
28.03 New moon (Amavasya) 03:17
There are no eclipses this month.

Periods

6–12.03 Holashtak
from 16.03 Kharmas
from 28.03 Chaitra Navaratri (spring)
26.02 09:31 – 2.03 10:29 Agni Panchaka
24.03 15:22 – 29.03 16:28 Raja Panchaka

Samvatsara and month

Sarvajit (No. 21, “all-conquering”) — A year of universal victory: success in new undertakings, good rains. more

Sarvadhari (No. 22, “all-sustaining”) — A year of support for all: plenty, stability and well-being. more

Northern samvatsara: Shubhakrit. Shaka Samvat 2110, Vikram Samvat 2245, Kali Yuga 5289.

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

Chaitra (Madhu) — Beginning of the lunar year and of spring: Ugadi (Gudi Padwa), Chaitra Navaratri, Rama Navami, Hanuman Jayanti. A time of renewal and new vows. 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 · after 2100, times are approximate: the ΔT correction for such dates is unknown

Summary	Best day — Yoga Shubha, Ravi Yoga; auspicious time — until 16:41
Month	Phalguna (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Sarvajit (No. 21) · Shaka 2109 · Vikram 2244 more

At sunrise 07:19

Tithi	3Shukla-tritya (Jaya, Vishnu) · until 16:41 more
Nakshatra	Uttara-Bhadra, pada 4 (fixed, Ahirbudhyana (Serpent of the Deep - Milky Way under the horizon), Saturn) · until 07:30 more
Yoga	Shubha (“goodness, happiness”, auspicious) · until 17:10 more
Karana	Gara (movable) · until 16:41 more
Vara	Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Kumbha (Aquarius), Moon: Mina (Pisces)

Changes during the day

from 07:30	nakshatra Revati
from 16:41	tithi Shukla-chaturti
from 16:41	karana Vanija
from 17:10	yoga Shukla
from 05:57 (02.03)	karana Vishti

Sun and Moon

Dawn	06:42
Sunrise	07:19
Noon	12:41
Sunset	18:05
End of twilight	18:42
Moonrise	08:43
Moonset	21:29
Day length	10 h 46 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 07:30	from 16:41

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Bhadra (07:19–07:30) is good for sowing.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Revati (07:30–18:05) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

more — lunar calendar for gardeners

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 07:30–07:16 (02.03) Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 16:41–07:16 (02.03)

Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 07:19–07:30 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 07:30–07:16 (02.03)

Anandadi: Prajapati 07:30–07:16 (02.03) Anandadi: Dhumra 07:19–07:30

Bhadra on earth: 05:57–10:29 (02.03); Bhadra Mukha 05:56–08:09 (02.03)
Agni Panchaka: 09:31 (26.02)–10:29 (02.03)
Gandanta (nakshatra): 03:44–17:12 (02.03)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	05:32–06:25
Abhijit Muhurta	12:20–13:03
Vijaya Muhurta	14:29–15:12
Godhuli	18:05–18:31
Pradosha	18:05–20:43
Nishitha	00:14–01:07 (02.03)
Amrita Kalam	none on this day

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	10:00–11:21
Yamaganda	14:02–15:23
Gulika Kalam	07:19–08:39
Dur Muhurta	07:19–08:02, 08:02–08:45
Varjyam	20:59–22:47

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 07:19–16:41

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 07:19–16:41
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 07:19–16:41
Bathing, washing hair	average 07:19–16:41

Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra until 07:30, Revati from 07:30; tithi Shukla-tritya until 16:41, Shukla-chaturti from 16:41; lagna Kumbha 07:19, Mina 07:45, Mesha 08:27, Vrishabha 09:22, Mithuna 10:57, Karka 13:27, Simha 16:26

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Uttara-Bhadra (until 07:30) — a good life; Revati (from 07:30) — increase in property; Saturday — decline of physical strength.

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

Shukla-chaturti 16:41–18:05: 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 = +5

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

Auspicious time ends by 16:41

+2 Yoga Shubha 07:19–17:10+2 Ravi Yoga 07:30–07:16 (02.03)+1 Anandadi: Prajapati 07:30–07:16 (02.03)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 07:19–07:30+1 Auspicious tithi 07:19–16:410 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 07:19–07:30 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 07:30–07:16 (02.03) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 16:41–07:16 (02.03) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Anandadi: Dhumra 07:19–07:300 Surya Dagdha tithi 16:41–07:16 (02.03)0 Rikta tithi 16:41–07:16 (02.03)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Panchaka all day

Panchanga at sunrise 07:19

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Ravi Yoga; cons: Vishti (Bhadra), Rikta tithi
Month	Phalguna (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Sarvajit (No. 21) · Shaka 2109 · Vikram 2244 more
Festivals	Vinayaka Chaturthi

At sunrise 07:16

Tithi	4Shukla-chaturti (Rikta, Yama) · until 19:11 more
Nakshatra	Revati, pada 4 (soft, Pushan (Prosperous), Mercury) · until 10:29 more Gandamula
Yoga	Shukla (“bright, pure”, auspicious) · until 18:01 more
Karana	Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 19:11 more
Vara	Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Kumbha (Aquarius), Moon: Mina (Pisces)

Changes during the day

from 10:29	nakshatra Ashwini
from 18:01	yoga Brahma
from 19:11	tithi Shukla-panchami
from 19:11	karana Bava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	06:39
Sunrise	07:16
Noon	12:41
Sunset	18:07
End of twilight	18:44
Moonrise	08:54
Moonset	22:41
Day length	10 h 50 min

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 10:29

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Revati (07:16–10:29) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 07:16–18:07: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

more — lunar calendar for gardeners

Festivals and periods

Vinayaka Chaturthi · Ganesha

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

Rule: madhyahna vyapini: midday (the 3rd fifth of the daytime), 11:36–13:47
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 07:16–10:29 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 10:29–07:14 (03.03)

Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:16–19:11

Anandadi: Vardhamana 07:16–10:29 Anandadi: Ananda 10:29–07:14 (03.03)

Bhadra on earth: 05:57–10:29; Bhadra Mukha 05:56–08:09
Bhadra in heaven: 10:29–19:11; Bhadra Puchha 17:52–19:11
Agni Panchaka: 09:31 (26.02)–10:29
Gandanta (nakshatra): 03:44–17:12
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Revati
Surya Dagdha tithi: Shukla-chaturti

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	05:31–06:23
Abhijit Muhurta	12:20–13:03
Vijaya Muhurta	14:30–15:13
Godhuli	18:07–18:33
Pradosha	18:07–20:44
Nishitha	00:14–01:06 (03.03)
Amrita Kalam	07:47–09:35, 05:16–07:03 (03.03)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	16:45–18:07
Yamaganda	12:41–14:03
Gulika Kalam	15:24–16:45
Dur Muhurta	16:40–17:23
Varjyam	none on this day

Haircut and shaving

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

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

Cutting hair, shaving	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Bathing, washing hair	average 07:41–08:23, 09:18–16:22

Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Revati until 10:29, Ashwini from 10:29; tithi Shukla-chaturti; lagna Kumbha 07:16, Mina 07:41, Mesha 08:23, Vrishabha 09:18, Mithuna 10:53, Karka 13:23, Simha 16:22

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Revati (until 10:29) — increase in property; Ashwini (from 10:29) — joy; Sunday — physical well-being.

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

Shukla-chaturti 07:16–18:07: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Bhadra on earth 07:16–10:29: no shaving or haircuts during Vishti Karana (according to the Muhurta Chintamani, Bhadra does harm when it is on earth; in heaven and in the netherworld its influence on earth is weak).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = +1

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

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 10:29–07:14 (03.03)+2 Ravi Yoga 07:16–10:29+1 Anandadi: Vardhamana 07:16–10:29+1 Auspicious nakshatra 07:16–10:29+1 Yoga Shukla 07:16–18:010 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:16–19:11 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Gandanta 07:16–17:12−1 Panchaka 07:16–10:29−1 Surya Dagdha tithi 07:16–19:11−2 Rikta tithi 07:16–19:11−2 Vishti (Bhadra) 10:29–19:11

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

Panchanga at sunrise 07:16

Summary	Favourable day — Yoga Brahma, Auspicious nakshatra; auspicious time — after 13:19
Month	Phalguna (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Sarvajit (No. 21) · Shaka 2109 · Vikram 2244 more

At sunrise 07:14

Tithi	5Shukla-panchami (Purna, Soma) · until 21:29 more
Nakshatra	Ashwini, pada 4 (light, Ashwini Kumara, Ketu) · until 13:19 more Gandamula
Yoga	Brahma (“Brahma, sacred knowledge”, auspicious) · until 18:43 more
Karana	Bava (movable) · until 08:22 more
Vara	Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Kumbha (Aquarius), Moon: Mesha (Aries)

Changes during the day

from 08:22	karana Balava
from 13:19	nakshatra Bharani
from 18:43	yoga Indra
from 21:29	tithi Shukla-shashti
from 21:29	karana Kaulava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	06:37
Sunrise	07:14
Noon	12:41
Sunset	18:09
End of twilight	18:46
Moonrise	09:06
Moonset	23:54
Day length	10 h 55 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 13:19

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, Bharani (13:19–18:09) is good for root crops.

more — lunar calendar for gardeners

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 13:19–07:11 (04.03)

Jwalamukhi Yoga 13:19–21:29 Hutashana Yoga 21:29–07:11 (04.03) Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 21:29–07:11 (04.03)

Anandadi: Chara 13:19–07:11 (04.03) Anandadi: Rakshasa 07:14–13:19

Gandanta (tithi): 21:02–21:55
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Ashwini

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	05:29–06:21
Abhijit Muhurta	12:19–13:03
Vijaya Muhurta	14:30–15:14
Godhuli	18:09–18:35
Pradosha	18:09–20:45
Nishitha	00:14–01:06 (04.03)
Amrita Kalam	none on this day

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	08:35–09:57
Yamaganda	11:19–12:41
Gulika Kalam	14:03–15:25
Dur Muhurta	13:03–13:47, 15:14–15:58
Varjyam	08:51–10:38, 23:56–01:42 (04.03)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 07:38–08:19, 09:15–13:19

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

Cutting hair, shaving	good 07:38–08:19, 09:15–13:19
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	good 07:38–08:19, 09:15–13:19
Bathing, washing hair	good 07:38–08:19, 09:15–13:19

Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Ashwini until 13:19, Bharani from 13:19; tithi Shukla-panchami; lagna Kumbha 07:14, Mina 07:38, Mesha 08:19, Vrishabha 09:15, Mithuna 10:49, Karka 13:19, Simha 16:18

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Ashwini (until 13:19) — joy; Bharani (from 13:19) — facing death (dangers); Monday — clear, bright complexion.

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Favourable day · score S = +4

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

Auspicious time begins after 13:19

+2 Yoga Brahma 07:14–18:43+1 Auspicious nakshatra 07:14–13:19+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 07:14–21:29+1 Ravi Yoga 13:19–07:11 (04.03)0 Anandadi: Chara 13:19–07:11 (04.03)0 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 13:19–07:11 (04.03)−1 Jwalamukhi Yoga 13:19–21:29−1 Anandadi: Rakshasa 07:14–13:19

Panchanga at sunrise 07:14

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Yoga Indra, Ravi Yoga; cons: Fierce or sharp nakshatra, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
Month	Phalguna (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Sarvajit (No. 21) · Shaka 2109 · Vikram 2244 more
Festivals	Skanda Shashti

At sunrise 07:11

Tithi	6Shukla-shashti (Nanda, Kartikeya) · until 23:24 more
Nakshatra	Bharani, pada 3 (fierce, Yama (Dharma-raja), Venus) · until 15:51 more
Yoga	Indra (“Indra, lord”, auspicious) · until 19:10 more
Karana	Kaulava (movable) · until 10:30 more
Vara	Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Kumbha (Aquarius), Moon: Mesha (Aries)

Changes during the day

from 10:30	karana Taitila
from 15:51	nakshatra Krittika
from 19:10	yoga Vaidhriti
from 23:24	tithi Shukla-saptami
from 23:24	karana Gara

Sun and Moon

Dawn	06:34
Sunrise	07:11
Noon	12:40
Sunset	18:11
End of twilight	18:48
Moonrise	09:20
Moonset	none
Day length	10 h 59 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 15:51

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Bharani (07:11–15:51) is good for root crops.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Krittika (15:51–18:11) is good for root crops.

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Festivals and periods

Skanda Shashti · Skanda (Murugan, Kartikeya)

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

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 21:29 (03.03)–23:24
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 07:11–15:51 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 15:51–07:08 (05.03) Tripushkar Yoga 23:24–07:08 (05.03)

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:11–23:24 Hutashana Yoga 23:24–07:08 (05.03) Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 23:24–07:08 (05.03)

Anandadi: Musala 07:11–15:51 Anandadi: Gada 15:51–07:08 (05.03)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	05:27–06:19
Abhijit Muhurta	12:19–13:03
Vijaya Muhurta	14:31–15:15
Godhuli	18:11–18:37
Pradosha	18:11–20:47
Nishitha	00:14–01:06 (05.03)
Amrita Kalam	10:33–12:19

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	15:26–16:49
Yamaganda	09:56–11:19
Gulika Kalam	12:41–14:04
Dur Muhurta	09:23–10:07, 23:22–00:14 (05.03)
Varjyam	04:53–06:37 (05.03)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: bad throughout the daytime

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

Cutting hair, shaving	bad throughout the daytime
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	bad throughout the daytime
Bathing, washing hair	average 15:51–16:15

Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Bharani until 15:51, Krittika from 15:51; tithi Shukla-shashti; lagna Kumbha 07:11, Mina 07:34, Mesha 08:15, Vrishabha 09:11, Mithuna 10:45, Karka 13:15, Simha 16:15

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Bharani (until 15:51) — facing death (dangers); Krittika (from 15:51) — consumption (a wasting disease); Tuesday — harm to longevity.

Cautions:

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

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 Yoga Indra 07:11–19:10+2 Ravi Yoga 07:11–15:51+1 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 15:51–07:08 (05.03)0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:11–23:24 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Tripushkar Yoga 23:24–07:08 (05.03)−1 Anandadi: Musala 07:11–15:51−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 07:11–15:51

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

Panchanga at sunrise 07:11

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Vaidhriti
Month	Phalguna (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Sarvajit (No. 21) · Shaka 2109 · Vikram 2244 more

At sunrise 07:08

Tithi	7Shukla-saptami (Bhadra, Indra) · until 00:46 (06.03) more
Nakshatra	Krittika, pada 3 (mixed, Agni, Sun) · until 17:55 more
Yoga	Vaidhriti (“without support, discord”, inauspicious) · until 19:13 more
Karana	Gara (movable) · until 12:09 more
Vara	Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Kumbha (Aquarius), Moon: Vrishabha (Taurus)

Changes during the day

from 12:09	karana Vanija
from 17:55	nakshatra Rohini
from 19:13	yoga Vishkambha
from 00:46 (06.03)	tithi Shukla-ashtami
from 00:46 (06.03)	karana Vishti

Sun and Moon

Dawn	06:32
Sunrise	07:08
Noon	12:40
Sunset	18:13
End of twilight	18:50
Moonrise	09:39
Moonset	01:09
Day length	11 h 04 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 17:55

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Krittika (07:08–17:55) is good for root crops.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Rohini (17:55–18:13) is good for sowing.

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Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 07:08–17:55 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:08–00:46 (06.03) Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day

Hutashana Yoga 00:46–07:06 (06.03) Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 00:46–07:06 (06.03)

Anandadi: Siddhi 07:08–17:55 Anandadi: Shubha 17:55–07:06 (06.03)

Bhadra in heaven: 00:46–13:11 (06.03); Bhadra Puchha 02:36–03:50 (06.03); Bhadra Mukha 03:50–05:54 (06.03)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	05:25–06:17
Abhijit Muhurta	none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday
Vijaya Muhurta	14:32–15:16
Godhuli	18:13–18:39
Pradosha	18:13–20:48
Nishitha	00:14–01:05 (06.03)
Amrita Kalam	15:18–17:02

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	12:41–14:04
Yamaganda	08:32–09:55
Gulika Kalam	11:18–12:41
Dur Muhurta	12:19–13:03
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	good 07:30–08:11, 09:07–16:11

Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Krittika until 17:55, Rohini from 17:55; tithi Shukla-saptami; lagna Kumbha 07:08, Mina 07:30, Mesha 08:11, Vrishabha 09:07, Mithuna 10:41, Karka 13:11, Simha 16:11

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Krittika (until 17:55) — consumption (a wasting disease); Rohini (from 17:55) — destruction of all misfortunes; Wednesday — favour of the authorities.

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

Vaidhriti 07:08–18:13: auspicious undertakings, including haircuts, are avoided during this yoga (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = +6

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

Avoid starting important matters: Vaidhriti

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:08–00:46 (06.03)+1 Anandadi: Siddhi 07:08–17:55+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 07:08–00:46 (06.03)+1 Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 07:08–17:550 Auspicious nakshatra 17:55–07:06 (06.03)−3 Vaidhriti 07:08–19:13

Panchanga at sunrise 07:08

Summary	Unfavourable day — many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower), Krakacha Yoga
Month	Phalguna (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Sarvajit (No. 21) · Shaka 2109 · Vikram 2244 more
Period	Holashtak
Festivals	Masik Durgashtami

At sunrise 07:06

Tithi	8Shukla-ashtami (Jaya, Vasus) · until 01:25 (07.03) more
Nakshatra	Rohini, pada 3 (fixed, Prajapati (Brahma - Creator), Moon) · until 19:19 more
Yoga	Vishkambha (“prop, bolt”, inauspicious) · until 18:44 more
Karana	Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 13:11 more
Vara	Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Kumbha (Aquarius), Moon: Vrishabha (Taurus)

Changes during the day

from 13:11	karana Bava
from 18:44	yoga Priti
from 19:19	nakshatra Mrigashirsha
from 01:25 (07.03)	tithi Shukla-navami
from 01:25 (07.03)	karana Balava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	06:29
Sunrise	07:06
Noon	12:40
Sunset	18:15
End of twilight	18:52
Moonrise	10:04
Moonset	02:24
Day length	11 h 09 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Rohini (07:06–18:15) is good for sowing.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 07:06–13:11: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

Masik Durgashtami · Durga

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

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 00:46–01:25 (07.03)
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Holashtak

Muhurta

Krakacha Yoga 07:06–01:25 (07.03) Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:06–01:25 (07.03) Hutashana Yoga 01:25–07:03 (07.03) Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 01:25–07:03 (07.03)

Anandadi: Utpata 07:06–19:19 Anandadi: Mrityu 19:19–07:03 (07.03)

Bhadra in heaven: 00:46–13:11; Bhadra Puchha 02:36–03:50; Bhadra Mukha 03:50–05:54

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	05:23–06:14
Abhijit Muhurta	12:18–13:03
Vijaya Muhurta	14:32–15:17
Godhuli	18:15–18:41
Pradosha	18:15–20:49
Nishitha	00:14–01:05 (07.03)
Amrita Kalam	15:56–17:38

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	14:04–15:28
Yamaganda	07:06–08:30
Gulika Kalam	09:53–11:17
Dur Muhurta	10:49–11:34, 15:17–16:01
Varjyam	10:51–12:33, 01:04–02:43 (07.03)

Haircut and shaving

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

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

Cutting hair, shaving	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Bathing, washing hair	good 07:26–08:07, 09:03–16:07

Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Rohini; tithi Shukla-ashtami; lagna Kumbha 07:06, Mina 07:26, Mesha 08:07, Vrishabha 09:03, Mithuna 10:37, Karka 13:08, Simha 16:07

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Rohini — destruction of all misfortunes; Thursday — success.

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

Shukla-ashtami 07:06–18:15: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Unfavourable day · score S = −9

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)

+1 Auspicious nakshatra 07:06–19:19+1 Auspicious weekday0 Holashtak−1 Ashtami 07:06–01:25 (07.03)−2 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:06–01:25 (07.03)−2 Vishti (Bhadra) 07:06–13:11−3 Anandadi: Utpata 07:06–19:19−3 Krakacha Yoga 07:06–01:25 (07.03)

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

Panchanga at sunrise 07:06

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Anandadi: Manasa, Auspicious nakshatra; cons: Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Rikta tithi
Month	Phalguna (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Sarvajit (No. 21) · Shaka 2109 · Vikram 2244 more
Period	Holashtak

At sunrise 07:03

Tithi	9Shukla-navami (Rikta, Serpent (Naga)) · until 01:15 (08.03) more
Nakshatra	Mrigashirsha, pada 2 (soft, Soma (Chandra, Moon), Mars) · until 19:58 more
Yoga	Priti (“love, affection”, auspicious) · until 17:40 more
Karana	Balava (movable) · until 13:26 more
Vara	Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Kumbha (Aquarius), Moon: Vrishabha (Taurus)

Changes during the day

from 13:26	karana Kaulava
from 17:40	yoga Ayushman
from 19:58	nakshatra Ardra
from 01:15 (08.03)	tithi Shukla-dashami
from 01:15 (08.03)	karana Taitila

Sun and Moon

Dawn	06:27
Sunrise	07:03
Noon	12:40
Sunset	18:17
End of twilight	18:54
Moonrise	10:39
Moonset	03:37
Day length	11 h 13 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Mrigashirsha (07:03–18:17) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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Festivals and periods

Holashtak

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 19:58–07:01 (08.03)

Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:03–01:15 (08.03) Hutashana Yoga 01:15–07:01 (08.03)

Anandadi: Manasa 07:03–19:58 Anandadi: Padma 19:58–07:01 (08.03)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	05:21–06:12
Abhijit Muhurta	12:18–13:03
Vijaya Muhurta	14:33–15:18
Godhuli	18:17–18:43
Pradosha	18:17–20:50
Nishitha	00:14–01:05 (08.03)
Amrita Kalam	10:56–12:34

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	11:16–12:40
Yamaganda	15:29–16:53
Gulika Kalam	08:28–09:52
Dur Muhurta	09:18–10:03, 13:03–13:48
Varjyam	04:18–05:54 (08.03)

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 Mrigashirsha; tithi Shukla-navami; lagna Kumbha 07:03, Mina 07:22, Mesha 08:03, Vrishabha 08:59, Mithuna 10:33, Karka 13:04, Simha 16:03

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Mrigashirsha — abundance (well-being, prosperity); Friday — universal respect.

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

Shukla-navami 07:03–18:17: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = 0

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

+1 Anandadi: Manasa 07:03–19:58+1 Auspicious nakshatra 07:03–19:58+1 Yoga Priti 07:03–17:40+1 Auspicious weekday0 Holashtak−2 Rikta tithi 07:03–01:15 (08.03)−2 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:03–01:15 (08.03)

Panchanga at sunrise 07:03

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Ravi Yoga, Yoga Ayushman; cons: Fierce or sharp nakshatra, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
Month	Phalguna (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Sarvajit (No. 21) · Shaka 2109 · Vikram 2244 more
Period	Holashtak

At sunrise 07:01

Tithi	10Shukla-dashami (Purna, Dharma) · until 00:14 (09.03) more
Nakshatra	Ardra, pada 2 (sharp, Rudra (Roaring, angry image of Shiva), Rahu) · until 19:47 more
Yoga	Ayushman (“long-lived”, auspicious) · until 15:55 more
Karana	Taitila (movable) · until 12:51 more
Vara	Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Kumbha (Aquarius), Moon: Mithuna (Gemini)

Changes during the day

from 12:51	karana Gara
from 15:55	yoga Saubhagya
from 19:47	nakshatra Punarvasu
from 00:14 (09.03)	tithi Shukla-ekadashi
from 00:14 (09.03)	karana Vanija

Sun and Moon

Dawn	06:24
Sunrise	07:01
Noon	12:40
Sunset	18:19
End of twilight	18:56
Moonrise	11:29
Moonset	04:42
Day length	11 h 18 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

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Festivals and periods

Holashtak

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga all day

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:01–00:14 (09.03) Hutashana Yoga 00:14–06:58 (09.03)

Anandadi: Chhatra 19:47–06:58 (09.03) Anandadi: Mudgara 07:01–19:47

Gandanta (tithi): 23:51–00:36 (09.03)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	05:19–06:10
Abhijit Muhurta	12:17–13:03
Vijaya Muhurta	14:33–15:18
Godhuli	18:19–18:45
Pradosha	18:19–20:51
Nishitha	00:14–01:04 (09.03)
Amrita Kalam	09:52–11:27

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	09:50–11:15
Yamaganda	14:05–15:30
Gulika Kalam	07:01–08:26
Dur Muhurta	07:01–07:46, 07:46–08:31
Varjyam	none on this day

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 07:18–07:59, 08:55–15:59

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 07:18–07:59, 08:55–15:59
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 07:18–07:59, 08:55–15:59
Bathing, washing hair	average throughout the daytime

Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Ardra; tithi Shukla-dashami; lagna Kumbha 07:01, Mina 07:18, Mesha 07:59, Vrishabha 08:55, Mithuna 10:29, Karka 13:00, Simha 15:59

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Ardra — sadness; Saturday — decline of physical strength.

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = +1

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

+2 Ravi Yoga all day+1 Yoga Ayushman 07:01–15:55+1 Auspicious tithi 07:01–00:14 (09.03)0 Holashtak0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:01–00:14 (09.03) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Anandadi: Mudgara 07:01–19:47−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 07:01–19:47

Panchanga at sunrise 07:01

Summary	Best day — Ravi Yoga, Anandadi: Dhwaja; auspicious time — until 13:06
Month	Phalguna (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Sarvajit (No. 21) · Shaka 2109 · Vikram 2244 more
Period	Holashtak
Festivals	Amalaki Ekadashi

At sunrise 06:58

Tithi	11Shukla-ekadashi (Nanda, Rudra) · until 22:23 more
Nakshatra	Punarvasu, pada 2 (movable, Aditi, Jupiter) · until 18:47 more
Yoga	Saubhagya (“good fortune, marital happiness”, auspicious) · until 13:31 more
Karana	Vanija (movable) · until 11:24 more
Vara	Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Kumbha (Aquarius), Moon: Mithuna (Gemini)

Changes during the day

from 11:24	karana Vishti
from 13:31	yoga Shobhana
from 18:47	nakshatra Pushya
from 22:23	tithi Shukla-dvadashi
from 22:23	karana Bava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	06:22
Sunrise	06:58
Noon	12:39
Sunset	18:21
End of twilight	18:58
Moonrise	12:36
Moonset	05:36
Day length	11 h 23 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

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 (06:58–18:21) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 11:24–18:21: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

Amalaki Ekadashi · Vishnu

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

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 00:14–22:23
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Parana (breaking the fast): 06:56–09:13 (10.03)

Holashtak

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 06:58–18:47 Ravi Pushya Yoga 18:47–06:56 (10.03) Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 18:47–06:56 (10.03)

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:58–22:23 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 22:23–06:56 (10.03) Hutashana Yoga 22:23–06:56 (10.03) Krakacha Yoga 22:23–06:56 (10.03)

Anandadi: Dhwaja 06:58–18:47 Anandadi: Shrivatsa 18:47–06:56 (10.03)

Bhadra in heaven: 11:24–13:06
Bhadra on earth: 13:06–22:23; Bhadra Puchha 15:44–16:51; Bhadra Mukha 16:51–18:41

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	05:17–06:08
Abhijit Muhurta	12:17–13:03
Vijaya Muhurta	14:34–15:19
Godhuli	18:21–18:47
Pradosha	18:21–20:52
Nishitha	00:13–01:04 (10.03)
Amrita Kalam	16:29–18:01

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	16:56–18:21
Yamaganda	12:40–14:05
Gulika Kalam	15:31–16:56
Dur Muhurta	16:50–17:36
Varjyam	07:17–08:49, 02:11–03:40 (10.03)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 06:58–13:06

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 06:58–13:06
Cutting fingernails	average 07:14–07:55, 08:51–13:06
Cutting toenails	average 06:58–13:06
Bathing, washing hair	average 07:14–07:55, 08:51–15:55

Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Punarvasu; tithi Shukla-ekadashi; lagna Kumbha 06:58, Mina 07:14, Mesha 07:55, Vrishabha 08:51, Mithuna 10:25, Karka 12:56, Simha 15:55

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

Bhadra on earth 13:06–18:21: 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:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Best day · score S = +5

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

Auspicious time ends by 13:06

+2 Ravi Yoga 06:58–18:47+1 Anandadi: Dhwaja 06:58–18:47+1 Auspicious nakshatra 06:58–18:47+1 Yoga Saubhagya 06:58–13:31+1 Auspicious tithi 06:58–22:230 Holashtak0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:58–22:23 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Bhadra on earth 13:06–22:23

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

Panchanga at sunrise 06:58

Summary	Best day — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Pushya; auspicious time — until 10:28
Month	Phalguna (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Sarvajit (No. 21) · Shaka 2109 · Vikram 2244 more
Period	Holashtak
Festivals	Soma Pradosha

At sunrise 06:56

Tithi	12Shukla-dvadashi (Bhadra, Sun (Ravi)) · until 19:47 more
Nakshatra	Pushya, pada 3 (light, Brhaspati, Saturn) · until 17:01 more
Yoga	Shobhana (“splendid, beautiful”, auspicious) · until 10:28 more
Karana	Bava (movable) · until 09:10 more
Vara	Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Kumbha (Aquarius), Moon: Karka (Cancer)

Changes during the day

from 09:10	karana Balava
from 10:28	yoga Atiganda
from 17:01	nakshatra Ashlesha
from 19:47	tithi Shukla-triodashi
from 19:47	karana Kaulava
from 06:15 (11.03)	karana Taitila
from 06:53 (11.03)	yoga Sukarma

Sun and Moon

Dawn	06:19
Sunrise	06:56
Noon	12:39
Sunset	18:23
End of twilight	19:00
Moonrise	13:58
Moonset	06:17
Day length	11 h 27 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 17:01

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Pushya (06:56–17:01) is good for sowing.

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Festivals and periods

Soma Pradosha · Shiva

A Pradosha falling on a Monday — the day of the Moon and Shiva: especially favourable for the fulfilment of wishes and for family well-being.

Rule: pradosha vyapini: 3 muhurtas after sunset, 19:47–20:53
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Holashtak

Muhurta

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 06:56–17:01

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:56–19:47 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 17:01–19:47

Anandadi: Prajapati 06:56–17:01 Anandadi: Saumya 17:01–06:53 (11.03)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	05:15–06:05
Abhijit Muhurta	12:17–13:03
Vijaya Muhurta	14:34–15:20
Godhuli	18:23–18:48
Pradosha	18:23–20:53
Nishitha	00:13–01:03 (11.03)
Amrita Kalam	11:05–12:34

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	08:22–09:48
Yamaganda	11:14–12:40
Gulika Kalam	14:06–15:32
Dur Muhurta	13:03–13:48, 15:20–16:06
Varjyam	04:32–05:59 (11.03)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 07:10–07:52, 08:47–15:51

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

Cutting hair, shaving	good 07:10–07:52, 08:47–15:51
Cutting fingernails	average 06:56–17:01
Cutting toenails	good 07:10–07:52, 08:47–15:51
Bathing, washing hair	average 06:56–17:01

Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Pushya until 17:01, Ashlesha from 17:01; tithi Shukla-dvadashi; lagna Kumbha 06:56, Mina 07:10, Mesha 07:52, Vrishabha 08:47, Mithuna 10:21, Karka 12:52, Simha 15:51

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Pushya (until 17:01) — increase in wealth; Ashlesha (from 17:01) — physical affliction (suffering); 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 ends by 10:28

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 06:56–17:01+2 Pushya 06:56–17:01+1 Anandadi: Prajapati 06:56–17:01+1 Yoga Shobhana 06:56–10:28+1 Auspicious weekday0 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 17:01–19:47 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Holashtak0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:56–19:47 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 17:01–06:53 (11.03)0 Yoga Atiganda 10:28–12:31

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

Panchanga at sunrise 06:56

Summary	Best day — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi); auspicious time — after 14:38
Month	Phalguna (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Sarvajit (No. 21) · Shaka 2109 · Vikram 2244 more
Period	Holashtak

At sunrise 06:53

Tithi	13Shukla-triodashi (Jaya, God of Love) · until 16:35 more
Nakshatra	Ashlesha, pada 3 (sharp, Naga - the lord of snakes (Sharpa), Mercury) · until 14:38 more Gandamula
Yoga	Sukarma (“good deed”, auspicious) · until 02:52 (12.03) more
Karana	Taitila (movable) · until 16:35 more
Vara	Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Kumbha (Aquarius), Moon: Karka (Cancer)

Changes during the day

from 14:38	nakshatra Magha
from 16:35	tithi Shukla-chaturdashi
from 16:35	karana Gara
from 02:48 (12.03)	karana Vanija
from 02:52 (12.03)	yoga Dhriti

Sun and Moon

Dawn	06:16
Sunrise	06:53
Noon	12:39
Sunset	18:26
End of twilight	19:02
Moonrise	15:30
Moonset	06:47
Day length	11 h 32 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 14:38	from 16:35

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, Magha (14:38–18:26) is good for sowing, for root crops.
Shukla-chaturdashi 16:35–18:26: according to the Kalaprakashika, ploughing on Chaturdashi puts the owner’s life in danger.

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Festivals and periods

Holashtak

Muhurta

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 06:53–14:38 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:53–16:35 Ravi Yoga 14:38–06:51 (12.03)

Anandadi: Ananda 06:53–14:38 Anandadi: Kaladanda 14:38–06:51 (12.03)

Gandanta (nakshatra): 09:16–19:57
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Ashlesha

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	05:13–06:03
Abhijit Muhurta	12:16–13:02
Vijaya Muhurta	14:35–15:21
Godhuli	18:26–18:50
Pradosha	18:26–20:55
Nishitha	00:13–01:03 (12.03)
Amrita Kalam	13:11–14:38

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	15:32–16:59
Yamaganda	09:46–11:13
Gulika Kalam	12:39–14:06
Dur Muhurta	09:12–09:58, 23:24–00:13 (12.03)
Varjyam	01:12–02:37 (12.03)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 07:06–07:48, 08:43–15:47

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 07:06–07:48, 08:43–15:47
Cutting fingernails	bad throughout the daytime
Cutting toenails	average 07:06–07:48, 08:43–15:47
Bathing, washing hair	average 07:06–07:48, 08:43–15:47

Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Ashlesha until 14:38, Magha from 14:38; tithi Shukla-triodashi until 16:35, Shukla-chaturdashi from 16:35; lagna Kumbha 06:53, Mina 07:06, Mesha 07:48, Vrishabha 08:43, Mithuna 10:17, Karka 12:48, Simha 15:47

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Ashlesha (until 14:38) — physical affliction (suffering); Magha (from 14:38) — loss of property; Tuesday — harm to longevity.

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

Shukla-chaturdashi 16:35–18:26: 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

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 14:38

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 06:53–14:38+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:53–16:35+1 Anandadi: Ananda 06:53–14:38+1 Yoga Sukarma 06:53–02:52 (12.03)+1 Auspicious tithi 06:53–16:35+1 Ravi Yoga 14:38–06:51 (12.03)0 Holashtak0 Rikta tithi 16:35–06:51 (12.03)0 Anandadi: Kaladanda 14:38–06:51 (12.03)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 06:53–14:38

Panchanga at sunrise 06:53

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Ravi Yoga, Anandadi: Chara; cons: Rikta tithi, Bhadra on earth
Month	Phalguna (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Sarvajit (No. 21) · Shaka 2109 · Vikram 2244 more
Period	Holashtak
Festivals	Holika Dahan · Purnima Vrat

At sunrise 06:51

Tithi	14Shukla-chaturdashi (Rikta, Kali) · until 12:57 more
Nakshatra	Magha, pada 4 (fierce, Pitris or Pitars - ancestors of the clan, forefathers, Ketu) · until 11:47 more Gandamula
Yoga	Dhriti (“steadfastness, firmness”, auspicious) · until 22:33 more
Karana	Vanija (movable) · until 12:57 more
Vara	Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Kumbha (Aquarius), Moon: Simha (Leo)

Changes during the day

from 11:47	nakshatra Purva-Phalguni
from 12:57	tithi Purnima
from 12:57	karana Vishti
from 22:33	yoga Shula
from 23:01	karana Bava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	06:14
Sunrise	06:51
Noon	12:39
Sunset	18:28
End of twilight	19:04
Moonrise	17:05
Moonset	07:09
Day length	11 h 37 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 11:47	from 12:57

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, Magha (06:51–11:47) is good for sowing, for root crops.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Phalguni (11:47–18:28) is good for root crops.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 12:57–18:28: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Shukla-chaturdashi 06:51–12:57: according to the Kalaprakashika, ploughing on Chaturdashi puts the owner’s life in danger.

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Festivals and periods

Holika Dahan · Narasimha and Prahlada

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

Rule: pradosha vyapini: 3 muhurtas after sunset, 23:01–00:38 (13.03)
right after Bhadra ends

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), 12:57–13:49
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Purnima at sunrise (holy bath, charity): 13.03

Holashtak

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 06:51–11:47

Anandadi: Chara 06:51–11:47 Anandadi: Sthira 11:47–06:48 (13.03)

Bhadra on earth: 12:57–23:01; Bhadra Puchha 19:29–20:29; Bhadra Mukha 20:29–22:09
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Magha

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	05:11–06:01
Abhijit Muhurta	none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday
Vijaya Muhurta	14:35–15:22
Godhuli	18:28–18:52
Pradosha	18:28–20:56
Nishitha	00:13–01:02 (13.03)
Amrita Kalam	09:40–11:05, 03:06–04:30 (13.03)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	12:39–14:06
Yamaganda	08:18–09:45
Gulika Kalam	11:12–12:39
Dur Muhurta	12:16–13:02
Varjyam	18:45–20:08

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 07:02–07:44, 08:39–15:43

Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Magha until 11:47, Purva-Phalguni from 11:47; tithi Shukla-chaturdashi until 12:57, Purnima from 12:57; lagna Kumbha 06:51, Mina 07:02, Mesha 07:44, Vrishabha 08:39, Mithuna 10:13, Karka 12:44, Simha 15:43

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Magha (until 11:47) — loss of property; Purva-Phalguni (from 11:47) — ill health; Wednesday — favour of the authorities.

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

Shukla-chaturdashi 06:51–12:57: a Rikta and Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Purnima 12:57–18:28: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Bhadra on earth 12:57–18:28: no shaving or haircuts during Vishti Karana (according to the Muhurta Chintamani, Bhadra does harm when it is on earth; in heaven and in the netherworld its influence on earth is weak).

Cautions:

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 Ravi Yoga 06:51–11:47+1 Anandadi: Chara 06:51–11:47+1 Yoga Dhriti 06:51–22:33+1 Auspicious weekday0 Holashtak−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 06:51–11:47−1 Bhadra on earth 12:57–23:01−2 Rikta tithi 06:51–12:57

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

Panchanga at sunrise 06:51

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Kshaya tithi, Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra)
Month	Phalguna (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Sarvajit (No. 21) · Shaka 2109 · Vikram 2244 more
Festivals	Holi (Dhulandi) · Phalguna Purnima

At sunrise 06:48

Tithi	15Purnima (Purna, Vishvedevas) · until 09:03 more
Nakshatra	Purva-Phalguni, pada 4 (fierce, Bhaga (Share, Distributor) - god of wealth and family, Venus) · until 08:40 more
Yoga	Shula (“spear, sharp pain”, inauspicious) · until 18:07 more
Karana	Bava (movable) · until 09:03 more
Vara	Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Kumbha (Aquarius), Moon: Simha (Leo)

Changes during the day

from 08:40	nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni
from 09:03	tithi Krishna-pratipat (kshaya: not present at any sunrise)
from 09:03	karana Balava
from 18:07	yoga Ganda
from 19:04	karana Kaulava
from 05:06 (14.03)	tithi Krishna-dvitya
from 05:06 (14.03)	karana Taitila
from 05:30 (14.03)	nakshatra Hasta

Sun and Moon

Dawn	06:11
Sunrise	06:48
Noon	12:38
Sunset	18:30
End of twilight	19:06
Moonrise	18:41
Moonset	07:27
Day length	11 h 41 min

Sky

Full moon (Purnima)	09:03

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 08:40	from 09:03

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, Purva-Phalguni (06:48–08:40) is good for root crops.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Phalguni (08:40–18:30) is good for sowing.

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Festivals and periods

Holi (Dhulandi) · Krishna and Radha

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

Rule: relative to a neighbouring festival

Phalguna Purnima · Chandra (the Moon)

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

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 12:57 (12.03)–09:03
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Fast on the eve (Purnima Vrat): 12.03

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:48–09:03

Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 08:40–05:30 (14.03)

Anandadi: Matanga 08:40–05:30 (14.03) Anandadi: Gada 06:48–08:40 Anandadi: Rakshasa 05:30–06:45 (14.03)

Gandanta (tithi): 08:43–09:23

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	05:09–05:59
Abhijit Muhurta	12:15–13:02
Vijaya Muhurta	14:36–15:23
Godhuli	18:30–18:54
Pradosha	18:30–20:57
Nishitha	00:13–01:02 (14.03)
Amrita Kalam	23:15–00:39 (14.03)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	14:07–15:34
Yamaganda	06:48–08:16
Gulika Kalam	09:43–11:11
Dur Muhurta	10:42–11:29, 15:23–16:09
Varjyam	14:55–16:19

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 09:03–18:30

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	average 09:03–18:30
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 09:03–18:30
Bathing, washing hair	good 08:40–15:39

Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Purva-Phalguni until 08:40, Uttara-Phalguni from 08:40; tithi Purnima until 09:03, Krishna-pratipat from 09:03; lagna Kumbha 06:48, Mina 06:58, Mesha 07:40, Vrishabha 08:35, Mithuna 10:10, Karka 12:40, Simha 15:39

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Purva-Phalguni (until 08:40) — ill health; Uttara-Phalguni (from 08:40) — destruction of all diseases; Thursday — success.

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

Purnima 06:48–09:03: 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

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −3

Avoid starting important matters: Kshaya tithi

+1 Anandadi: Matanga 08:40–05:30 (14.03)+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious nakshatra 08:40–05:30 (14.03)+1 Auspicious tithi 09:03–05:06 (14.03)0 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:48–09:03 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Yoga Ganda 18:07–20:050 Anandadi: Gada 06:48–08:40−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 06:48–08:40−2 Kshaya tithi−3 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 08:40–05:30 (14.03)

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

Panchanga at sunrise 06:48

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Anandadi: Amrita, Auspicious nakshatra; cons: Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi)
Month	Phalguna (amanta) · Chaitra (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Sarvajit (No. 21) · Shaka 2109 · Vikram 2244 more

At sunrise 06:45

Tithi	2Krishna-dvitya (Bhadra, Vidhatr) · until 01:17 (15.03) more
Nakshatra	Hasta, pada 1 (light, Savitar (Animating, Awakening), Moon) · until 02:29 (15.03) more
Yoga	Ganda (“danger, knot”, inauspicious) · until 13:43 more
Karana	Taitila (movable) · until 15:10 more
Vara	Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Kumbha (Aquarius), Moon: Kanya (Virgo)

Changes during the day

from 13:43	yoga Vriddhi
from 15:10	karana Gara
from 01:17 (15.03)	tithi Krishna-tritya
from 01:17 (15.03)	karana Vanija
from 02:29 (15.03)	nakshatra Chitra

Sun and Moon

Dawn	06:09
Sunrise	06:45
Noon	12:38
Sunset	18:32
End of twilight	19:09
Moonrise	20:15
Moonset	07:42
Day length	11 h 46 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Hasta (06:45–18:32) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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Muhurta

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:45–01:17 (15.03)

Anandadi: Amrita 06:45–02:29 (15.03) Anandadi: Musala 02:29–06:43 (15.03)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	05:07–05:56
Abhijit Muhurta	12:15–13:02
Vijaya Muhurta	14:36–15:23
Godhuli	18:32–18:56
Pradosha	18:32–20:58
Nishitha	00:13–01:02 (15.03)
Amrita Kalam	21:14–22:38

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	11:10–12:39
Yamaganda	15:35–17:03
Gulika Kalam	08:14–09:42
Dur Muhurta	09:07–09:54, 13:02–13:49
Varjyam	12:51–14:15

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average throughout the daytime

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average throughout the daytime
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average throughout the daytime
Bathing, washing hair	good 06:54–07:36, 08:31–15:35

Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Hasta; tithi Krishna-dvitya; lagna Kumbha 06:45, Mina 06:54, Mesha 07:36, Vrishabha 08:31, Mithuna 10:06, Karka 12:36, Simha 15:35

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Hasta — imparting radiance (to the person); Friday — universal respect.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = +2

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

+1 Anandadi: Amrita 06:45–02:29 (15.03)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 06:45–02:29 (15.03)+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 06:45–01:17 (15.03)0 Yoga Vriddhi 13:43–06:43 (15.03)−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:45–01:17 (15.03)

Panchanga at sunrise 06:45

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Anandadi: Kana, Vishti (Bhadra)
Month	Phalguna (amanta) · Chaitra (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Sarvajit (No. 21) · Shaka 2109 · Vikram 2244 more
Festivals	Sankashti Chaturthi (Bhalachandra)

At sunrise 06:43

Tithi	3Krishna-tritya (Jaya, Vishnu) · until 21:48 more
Nakshatra	Chitra, pada 1 (soft, Tvashtri (Heavenly Architect) or Vishwakarma (Vastu God), Mars) · until 23:48 more
Yoga	Vriddhi (“growth, increase”, auspicious) · until 09:29 more
Karana	Vanija (movable) · until 11:29 more
Vara	Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Kumbha (Aquarius), Moon: Kanya (Virgo)

Changes during the day

from 09:29	yoga Dhruva
from 11:29	karana Vishti
from 21:48	tithi Krishna-chaturti
from 21:48	karana Bava
from 23:48	nakshatra Swati
from 05:36 (16.03)	yoga Vyaghata

Sun and Moon

Dawn	06:06
Sunrise	06:43
Noon	12:38
Sunset	18:34
End of twilight	19:11
Moonrise	21:48
Moonset	07:57
Day length	11 h 51 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise

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 (06:43–18:34) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 11:29–18:34: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

Sankashti Chaturthi (Bhalachandra) · Ganesha

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

Rule: at moonrise, 21:48
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 21:48–06:40 (16.03) Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 23:48–06:40 (16.03) Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 23:48–06:40 (16.03)

Anandadi: Siddhi 23:48–06:40 (16.03) Anandadi: Kana 06:43–23:48

Bhadra in the netherworld: 11:29–21:48; Bhadra Puchha 18:13–19:14; Bhadra Mukha 19:14–20:57

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	05:05–05:54
Abhijit Muhurta	12:15–13:02
Vijaya Muhurta	14:37–15:24
Godhuli	18:34–18:58
Pradosha	18:34–20:59
Nishitha	00:13–01:01 (16.03)
Amrita Kalam	18:06–19:32

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	09:41–11:09
Yamaganda	14:07–15:36
Gulika Kalam	06:43–08:12
Dur Muhurta	06:43–07:30, 07:30–08:18
Varjyam	09:35–11:00, 04:53–06:20 (16.03)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average throughout the daytime

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average throughout the daytime
Cutting fingernails	average 06:50–07:32, 08:27–15:31
Cutting toenails	average throughout the daytime
Bathing, washing hair	average throughout the daytime

Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Chitra; tithi Krishna-tritya; lagna Kumbha 06:43, Mina 06:50, Mesha 07:32, Vrishabha 08:27, Mithuna 10:02, Karka 12:32, Simha 15:31, Kanya 18:32

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Chitra — improvement of well-being; Saturday — decline of physical strength.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −3

+1 Auspicious nakshatra 06:43–23:48+1 Yoga Vriddhi 06:43–09:29+1 Auspicious tithi 06:43–21:48−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−2 Vishti (Bhadra) 11:29–21:48−3 Anandadi: Kana 06:43–23:48

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

Panchanga at sunrise 06:43

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Sankranti day, Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi)
Month	Phalguna (amanta) · Chaitra (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Sarvajit (No. 21) · Shaka 2109 · Vikram 2244 more
Period	Kharmas
Festivals	Mina Sankranti

At sunrise 06:40

Tithi	4Krishna-chaturti (Rikta, Yama) · until 18:49 more
Nakshatra	Swati, pada 2 (movable, Waiu (Wind), Rahu) · until 21:37 more
Yoga	Vyaghata (“crushing blow”, inauspicious) · until 02:09 (17.03) more
Karana	Bava (movable) · until 08:14 more
Vara	Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Kumbha (Aquarius), Moon: Tula (Libra)

Changes during the day

from 08:14	karana Balava
from 18:49	tithi Krishna-panchami
from 18:49	karana Kaulava
from 21:37	nakshatra Vishakha
from 02:09 (17.03)	yoga Harshana
from 05:33 (17.03)	karana Taitila

Sun and Moon

Dawn	06:03
Sunrise	06:40
Noon	12:37
Sunset	18:36
End of twilight	19:13
Moonrise	23:20
Moonset	08:13
Day length	11 h 55 min

Sky

Mina Sankranti	11:28 — the Sun enters Mina (Pisces)

Gardener’s calendar

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Swati (06:40–18:36) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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Festivals and periods

Mina Sankranti · Surya

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

Rule: by the moment of Sankranti, 11:28–17:52
on the day the Sun enters the sign

Kharmas

Muhurta

Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:40–18:49

Anandadi: Lumbaka 06:40–21:37 Anandadi: Utpata 21:37–06:38 (17.03)

Surya Dagdha tithi: Krishna-chaturti

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	05:03–05:52
Abhijit Muhurta	12:14–13:02
Vijaya Muhurta	14:37–15:25
Godhuli	18:36–19:00
Pradosha	18:36–21:00
Nishitha	00:13–01:01 (17.03)
Amrita Kalam	13:37–15:04

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	17:06–18:36
Yamaganda	12:38–14:07
Gulika Kalam	15:37–17:06
Dur Muhurta	17:00–17:48
Varjyam	02:52–04:22 (17.03)

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 06:46–07:28, 08:23–15:27

Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Swati; tithi Krishna-chaturti; lagna Kumbha 06:40, Mina 06:46, Mesha 07:28, Vrishabha 08:23, Mithuna 09:58, Karka 12:28, Simha 15:27, Kanya 18:28

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Swati — relief from all suffering; Sunday — physical well-being.

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

Krishna-chaturti 06:40–18:36: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Sankranti at 11:28 — a Parva day: no haircuts or shaving on this day (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 = −6

Avoid starting important matters: Sankranti day

+1 Auspicious nakshatra 06:40–21:370 Kharmas0 Yoga Vyaghata 06:40–08:41−1 Anandadi: Lumbaka 06:40–21:37−1 Sankranti day−1 Surya Dagdha tithi 06:40–18:49−2 Rikta tithi 06:40–18:49−2 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:40–18:49

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

Panchanga at sunrise 06:40

Summary	Unfavourable day — Yamaghanta, Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi)
Month	Phalguna (amanta) · Chaitra (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Sarvajit (No. 21) · Shaka 2109 · Vikram 2244 more
Period	Kharmas
Festivals	Rang Panchami

At sunrise 06:38

Tithi	5Krishna-panchami (Purna, Soma) · until 16:28 more
Nakshatra	Vishakha, pada 2 (mixed, Indra and Agni, Jupiter) · until 20:06 more
Yoga	Harshana (“delighting”, auspicious) · until 23:17 more
Karana	Taitila (movable) · until 16:28 more
Vara	Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mina (Pisces), Moon: Tula (Libra)

Changes during the day

from 16:28	tithi Krishna-shashti
from 16:28	karana Gara
from 20:06	nakshatra Anuradha
from 23:17	yoga Vajra
from 03:34 (18.03)	karana Vanija

Sun and Moon

Dawn	06:01
Sunrise	06:38
Noon	12:37
Sunset	18:38
End of twilight	19:15
Moonrise	none
Moonset	08:32
Day length	12 h 00 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 16:28

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Vishakha (06:38–18:38) is good for sowing, for root crops.

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Festivals and periods

Rang Panchami · Krishna and Radha

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

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 18:49 (16.03)–16:28
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Kharmas

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 20:06–06:35 (18.03) Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 20:06–06:35 (18.03)

Yamaghanta 06:38–20:06 Hutashana Yoga 16:28–06:35 (18.03) Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 16:28–06:35 (18.03)

Anandadi: Mitra 06:38–20:06 Anandadi: Manasa 20:06–06:35 (18.03)

Gandanta (tithi): 16:06–16:50

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	05:01–05:49
Abhijit Muhurta	12:14–13:02
Vijaya Muhurta	14:38–15:26
Godhuli	18:38–19:02
Pradosha	18:38–21:01
Nishitha	00:13–01:00 (18.03)
Amrita Kalam	11:52–13:22

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	08:08–09:38
Yamaganda	11:08–12:38
Gulika Kalam	14:08–15:38
Dur Muhurta	13:02–13:50, 15:26–16:14
Varjyam	23:59–01:32 (18.03)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 06:38–16:28

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 06:38–16:28
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 06:38–16:28
Bathing, washing hair	average 06:38–16:28

Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Vishakha; tithi Krishna-panchami until 16:28, Krishna-shashti from 16:28; lagna Kumbha 06:38, Mina 06:42, Mesha 07:24, Vrishabha 08:19, Mithuna 09:54, Karka 12:24, Simha 15:23, Kanya 18:24

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

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Unfavourable day · score S = 0

Strict prohibition: Yamaghanta

+1 Anandadi: Mitra 06:38–20:06+1 Yoga Harshana 06:38–23:17+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 06:38–16:280 Kharmas0 Hutashana Yoga 16:28–06:35 (18.03)0 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 16:28–06:35 (18.03)−3 Yamaghanta 06:38–20:06

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

Panchanga at sunrise 06:38

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Ravi Yoga, Auspicious nakshatra; cons: Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn), Anandadi: Vajra
Month	Phalguna (amanta) · Chaitra (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Sarvajit (No. 21) · Shaka 2109 · Vikram 2244 more
Period	Kharmas

At sunrise 06:35

Tithi	6Krishna-shashti (Nanda, Kartikeya) · until 14:52 more
Nakshatra	Anuradha, pada 2 (soft, Mitra (Friend), Saturn) · until 19:20 more
Yoga	Vajra (“diamond, thunderbolt”, inauspicious) · until 21:01 more
Karana	Vanija (movable) · until 14:52 more
Vara	Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mina (Pisces), Moon: Vrischika (Scorpio)

Changes during the day

from 14:52	tithi Krishna-saptami
from 14:52	karana Vishti
from 19:20	nakshatra Jyestha
from 21:01	yoga Siddhi
from 02:22 (19.03)	karana Bava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	05:58
Sunrise	06:35
Noon	12:37
Sunset	18:40
End of twilight	19:17
Moonrise	00:49
Moonset	08:55
Day length	12 h 04 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 14:52

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Anuradha (06:35–18:40) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 14:52–18:40: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

Kharmas

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 06:35–19:20

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:35–14:52 Hutashana Yoga 14:52–06:32 (19.03) Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 14:52–06:32 (19.03)

Anandadi: Vajra 06:35–19:20 Anandadi: Mudgara 19:20–06:32 (19.03)

Bhadra in heaven: 14:52–02:22 (19.03); Bhadra Puchha 19:30–20:40; Bhadra Mukha 20:40–22:36

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:59–05:47
Abhijit Muhurta	12:13–13:02
Vijaya Muhurta	14:38–15:27
Godhuli	18:40–19:04
Pradosha	18:40–21:02
Nishitha	00:12–01:00 (19.03)
Amrita Kalam	09:16–10:49

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	15:39–17:09
Yamaganda	09:36–11:07
Gulika Kalam	12:37–14:08
Dur Muhurta	09:00–09:48, 23:25–00:12 (19.03)
Varjyam	00:57–02:33 (19.03)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 14:52–15:20, 18:20–18:40

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 14:52–15:20, 18:20–18:40
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 14:52–15:20, 18:20–18:40
Bathing, washing hair	average 06:39–07:20, 08:16–18:40

Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Anuradha; tithi Krishna-shashti until 14:52, Krishna-saptami from 14:52; lagna Kumbha 06:35, Mina 06:39, Mesha 07:20, Vrishabha 08:16, Mithuna 09:50, Karka 12:20, Simha 15:20, Kanya 18:20

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”); Tuesday — harm to longevity.

Cautions:

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

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Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = 0

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

+2 Ravi Yoga 06:35–19:20+1 Auspicious nakshatra 06:35–19:200 Hutashana Yoga 14:52–06:32 (19.03) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Kharmas0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:35–14:52 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 14:52–06:32 (19.03) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Vishti (Bhadra) 14:52–02:22 (19.03)−1 Anandadi: Vajra 06:35–19:20−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)

Panchanga at sunrise 06:35

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Yoga Siddhi, Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi); cons: Fierce or sharp nakshatra, Anandadi: Dhwanksha
Month	Phalguna (amanta) · Chaitra (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Sarvajit (No. 21) · Shaka 2109 · Vikram 2244 more
Period	Kharmas
Festivals	Kalashtami

At sunrise 06:32

Tithi	7Krishna-saptami (Bhadra, Indra) · until 14:04 more
Nakshatra	Jyestha, pada 2 (sharp, Indra (Leader of the Gods), Mercury) · until 19:21 more Gandamula
Yoga	Siddhi (“success, accomplishment”, auspicious) · until 19:23 more
Karana	Bava (movable) · until 14:04 more
Vara	Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mina (Pisces), Moon: Vrischika (Scorpio)

Changes during the day

from 14:04	tithi Krishna-ashtami
from 14:04	karana Balava
from 19:21	nakshatra Mula
from 19:23	yoga Vyatipata
from 01:57 (20.03)	karana Kaulava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	05:56
Sunrise	06:32
Noon	12:37
Sunset	18:42
End of twilight	19:19
Moonrise	02:12
Moonset	09:26
Day length	12 h 09 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 14:04

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Jyestha (06:32–18:42) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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Festivals and periods

Kalashtami · Kalabhairava

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

Rule: pradosha vyapini: 3 muhurtas after sunset, 18:42–21:04
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Kharmas

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:32–14:04

Hutashana Yoga 14:04–06:30 (20.03) Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 14:04–06:30 (20.03) Yamaghanta 19:21–06:30 (20.03)

Anandadi: Dhwaja 19:21–06:30 (20.03) Anandadi: Dhwanksha 06:32–19:21

Gandanta (nakshatra): 13:17–01:29 (20.03)
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Jyestha

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:57–05:45
Abhijit Muhurta	none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday
Vijaya Muhurta	14:39–15:27
Godhuli	18:42–19:06
Pradosha	18:42–21:04
Nishitha	00:12–00:59 (20.03)
Amrita Kalam	10:33–12:09

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	12:37–14:08
Yamaganda	08:04–09:35
Gulika Kalam	11:06–12:37
Dur Muhurta	12:13–13:01
Varjyam	none on this day

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 06:32–14:04

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 06:32–14:04
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 06:32–14:04
Bathing, washing hair	average 06:32–15:16, 18:16–18:42

Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Jyestha; tithi Krishna-saptami until 14:04, Krishna-ashtami from 14:04; lagna Kumbha 06:32, Mina 06:35, Mesha 07:16, Vrishabha 08:12, Mithuna 09:46, Karka 12:16, Simha 15:16, Kanya 18:16

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Jyestha — loss (reduction) of landed property (real estate); Wednesday — favour of the authorities.

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

Krishna-ashtami 14:04–18:42: 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).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = +1

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

+2 Yoga Siddhi 06:32–19:23+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:32–14:04+1 Auspicious weekday0 Kharmas0 Ashtami 14:04–06:30 (20.03)−1 Hutashana Yoga 14:04–06:30 (20.03)−1 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 14:04–06:30 (20.03)−1 Anandadi: Dhwanksha 06:32–19:21−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 06:32–19:21

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

Panchanga at sunrise 06:32

Summary	Unfavourable day — many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower), Vyatipata
Month	Phalguna (amanta) · Chaitra (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Sarvajit (No. 21) · Shaka 2109 · Vikram 2244 more
Period	Kharmas
Festivals	Sheetala Ashtami (Basoda)

At sunrise 06:30

Tithi	8Krishna-ashtami (Jaya, Vasus) · until 14:02 more
Nakshatra	Mula, pada 2 (sharp, Nirriti (Goddess of Destruction or Alakshmi), Ketu) · until 20:08 more Gandamula
Yoga	Vyatipata (“calamity, downfall”, inauspicious) · until 18:22 more
Karana	Kaulava (movable) · until 14:02 more
Vara	Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mina (Pisces), Moon: Dhanu (Sagittarius)

Changes during the day

from 14:02	tithi Krishna-navami
from 14:02	karana Taitila
from 18:22	yoga Variyana
from 20:08	nakshatra Purva-Ashadha
from 02:19 (21.03)	karana Gara

Sun and Moon

Dawn	05:53
Sunrise	06:30
Noon	12:36
Sunset	18:44
End of twilight	19:21
Moonrise	03:24
Moonset	10:08
Day length	12 h 14 min

Sky

Vernal equinox	00:13

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 14:02

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Mula (06:30–18:44) is good for sowing, for root crops.

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Festivals and periods

Sheetala Ashtami (Basoda) · Sheetala

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

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 14:04 (19.03)–14:02
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Kharmas

Muhurta

Krakacha Yoga 06:30–14:02 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:30–14:02 Hutashana Yoga 14:02–06:27 (21.03) Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 14:02–06:27 (21.03)

Anandadi: Prajapati 20:08–06:27 (21.03) Anandadi: Dhumra 06:30–20:08

Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Mula

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:55–05:43
Abhijit Muhurta	12:12–13:01
Vijaya Muhurta	14:39–15:28
Godhuli	18:44–19:07
Pradosha	18:44–21:05
Nishitha	00:12–00:59 (21.03)
Amrita Kalam	13:32–15:11

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	14:09–15:40
Yamaganda	06:30–08:02
Gulika Kalam	09:33–11:05
Dur Muhurta	10:35–11:23, 15:28–16:17
Varjyam	18:29–20:08, 06:19–08:01 (21.03)

Haircut and shaving

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

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

Cutting hair, shaving	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Bathing, washing hair	average 06:31–07:12, 08:08–15:12, 18:12–18:44

Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Mula; tithi Krishna-ashtami until 14:02, Krishna-navami from 14:02; lagna Kumbha 06:30, Mina 06:31, Mesha 07:12, Vrishabha 08:08, Mithuna 09:42, Karka 12:13, Simha 15:12, Kanya 18:12

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Mula — ruin of the family; Thursday — success.

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

Krishna-ashtami 06:30–14:02: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Krishna-navami 14:02–18:44: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Vyatipata 06:30–18:22: 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

Unfavourable day · score S = −12

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

Avoid starting important matters: Vyatipata

+1 Auspicious weekday0 Yoga Variyana 18:22–06:27 (21.03)0 Kharmas−1 Hutashana Yoga 14:02–06:27 (21.03)−1 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 14:02–06:27 (21.03)−1 Ashtami 06:30–14:02−1 Anandadi: Dhumra 06:30–20:08−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 06:30–20:08−2 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:30–14:02−3 Krakacha Yoga 06:30–14:02−3 Vyatipata 06:30–18:22

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

Panchanga at sunrise 06:30

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Rikta tithi
Month	Phalguna (amanta) · Chaitra (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Sarvajit (No. 21) · Shaka 2109 · Vikram 2244 more
Period	Kharmas

At sunrise 06:27

Tithi	9Krishna-navami (Rikta, Serpent (Naga)) · until 14:45 more
Nakshatra	Purva-Ashadha, pada 2 (fierce, Varuna, Venus) · until 21:35 more
Yoga	Variyana (“excellent, best”, auspicious) · until 17:54 more
Karana	Gara (movable) · until 14:45 more
Vara	Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mina (Pisces), Moon: Dhanu (Sagittarius)

Changes during the day

from 14:45	tithi Krishna-dashami
from 14:45	karana Vanija
from 17:54	yoga Parigha
from 21:35	nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha
from 03:20 (22.03)	karana Vishti

Sun and Moon

Dawn	05:50
Sunrise	06:27
Noon	12:36
Sunset	18:46
End of twilight	19:23
Moonrise	04:22
Moonset	11:02
Day length	12 h 18 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 14:45

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, Purva-Ashadha (06:27–18:46) is good for root crops.

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Festivals and periods

Kharmas

Muhurta

Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:27–14:45 Hutashana Yoga 14:45–06:25 (22.03)

Anandadi: Vardhamana 06:27–21:35 Anandadi: Ananda 21:35–06:25 (22.03)

Bhadra in the netherworld: 03:20–16:04 (22.03); Bhadra Puchha 05:18–06:34 (22.03); Bhadra Mukha 06:34–08:41 (22.03)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:53–05:40
Abhijit Muhurta	12:12–13:01
Vijaya Muhurta	14:40–15:29
Godhuli	18:46–19:09
Pradosha	18:46–21:06
Nishitha	00:12–00:59 (22.03)
Amrita Kalam	16:30–18:12

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	11:04–12:37
Yamaganda	15:41–17:14
Gulika Kalam	08:00–09:32
Dur Muhurta	08:55–09:44, 13:01–13:50
Varjyam	06:19–08:01, 06:16–08:00 (22.03)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 14:45–15:08, 18:08–18:46

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 14:45–15:08, 18:08–18:46
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 14:45–15:08, 18:08–18:46
Bathing, washing hair	good 14:45–15:08, 18:08–18:46

Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Purva-Ashadha; tithi Krishna-navami until 14:45, Krishna-dashami from 14:45; lagna Mina 06:27, Mesha 07:08, Vrishabha 08:04, Mithuna 09:38, Karka 12:09, Simha 15:08, Kanya 18:08

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Purva-Ashadha — ruin of the family; Friday — universal respect.

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

Krishna-navami 06:27–14:45: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −3

+1 Anandadi: Vardhamana 06:27–21:35+1 Yoga Variyana 06:27–17:54+1 Auspicious weekday0 Kharmas0 Yoga Parigha 17:54–05:54 (22.03)−1 Hutashana Yoga 14:45–06:25 (22.03)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 06:27–21:35−2 Rikta tithi 06:27–14:45−2 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:27–14:45

Panchanga at sunrise 06:27

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Vishti (Bhadra), Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi)
Month	Phalguna (amanta) · Chaitra (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Sarvajit (No. 21) · Shaka 2109 · Vikram 2244 more
Period	Kharmas

At sunrise 06:25

Tithi	10Krishna-dashami (Purna, Dharma) · until 16:04 more
Nakshatra	Uttara-Ashadha, pada 2 (fixed, Vishva-Deva (All Gods), Sun) · until 23:36 more
Yoga	Parigha (“bolt, barrier”, inauspicious) · until 17:53 more
Karana	Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 16:04 more
Vara	Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mina (Pisces), Moon: Makara (Capricorn)

Changes during the day

from 16:04	tithi Krishna-ekadashi
from 16:04	karana Bava
from 17:53	yoga Shiva
from 23:36	nakshatra Shravana
from 04:55 (23.03)	karana Balava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	05:48
Sunrise	06:25
Noon	12:36
Sunset	18:48
End of twilight	19:25
Moonrise	05:05
Moonset	12:06
Day length	12 h 23 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 16:04

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Ashadha (06:25–18:48) is good for sowing.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 06:25–16:04: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Kharmas

Muhurta

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 23:36–06:22 (23.03)

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:25–16:04 Hutashana Yoga 16:04–06:22 (23.03)

Anandadi: Chara 17:03–01:21 (23.03) Anandadi: Sthira 01:21–06:22 (23.03) Anandadi: Rakshasa 06:25–17:03

Bhadra in the netherworld: 04:03–16:04; Bhadra Puchha 05:18–06:34; Bhadra Mukha 06:34–08:41
Gandanta (tithi): 15:39–16:30

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:51–05:38
Abhijit Muhurta	12:12–13:01
Vijaya Muhurta	14:40–15:30
Godhuli	18:48–19:11
Pradosha	18:48–21:07
Nishitha	00:12–00:58 (23.03)
Amrita Kalam	16:40–18:24

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	09:30–11:03
Yamaganda	14:09–15:42
Gulika Kalam	06:25–07:57
Dur Muhurta	06:25–07:14, 07:14–08:04
Varjyam	06:16–08:00, 04:00–05:46 (23.03)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 06:25–07:04, 08:00–15:04, 18:04–18:48

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 06:25–07:04, 08:00–15:04, 18:04–18:48
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 06:25–07:04, 08:00–15:04, 18:04–18:48
Bathing, washing hair	average throughout the daytime

Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha; tithi Krishna-dashami until 16:04, Krishna-ekadashi from 16:04; lagna Mina 06:25, Mesha 07:04, Vrishabha 08:00, Mithuna 09:34, Karka 12:05, Simha 15:04, Kanya 18:04

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Uttara-Ashadha — improved health; Saturday — decline of physical strength.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −5

+1 Auspicious nakshatra 06:25–23:360 Anandadi: Chara 17:03–01:21 (23.03)0 Yoga Shiva 17:53–06:22 (23.03)0 Kharmas0 Hutashana Yoga 16:04–06:22 (23.03)−1 Anandadi: Rakshasa 06:25–17:03−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:25–16:04−2 Vishti (Bhadra) 06:25–16:04

Panchanga at sunrise 06:25

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Auspicious nakshatra, Yoga Shiva; cons: Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi), Anandadi: Gada
Month	Phalguna (amanta) · Chaitra (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Sarvajit (No. 21) · Shaka 2109 · Vikram 2244 more
Period	Kharmas
Festivals	Papmochani Ekadashi

At sunrise 06:22

Tithi	11Krishna-ekadashi (Nanda, Rudra) · until 17:52 more
Nakshatra	Shravana, pada 2 (movable, Shri Vishnu, Moon) · until 02:02 (24.03) more
Yoga	Shiva (“auspicious, benevolent”, auspicious) · until 18:14 more
Karana	Balava (movable) · until 17:52 more
Vara	Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mina (Pisces), Moon: Makara (Capricorn)

Changes during the day

from 17:52	tithi Krishna-dvadashi
from 17:52	karana Kaulava
from 18:14	yoga Siddha
from 02:02 (24.03)	nakshatra Dhanishtha

Sun and Moon

Dawn	05:45
Sunrise	06:22
Noon	12:35
Sunset	18:50
End of twilight	19:27
Moonrise	05:36
Moonset	13:17
Day length	12 h 28 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 17:52

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Shravana (06:22–18:50) is good for sowing.

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Festivals and periods

Papmochani Ekadashi · Vishnu

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

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 16:04 (22.03)–17:52
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Parana (breaking the fast): 06:19–08:50 (24.03)

Kharmas

Muhurta

Dwipushkar Yoga 02:02–06:19 (24.03)

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:22–17:52 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 17:52–06:19 (24.03) Hutashana Yoga 17:52–06:19 (24.03) Krakacha Yoga 17:52–06:19 (24.03)

Anandadi: Matanga 02:02–06:19 (24.03) Anandadi: Gada 06:22–02:02 (24.03)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:49–05:36
Abhijit Muhurta	12:11–13:01
Vijaya Muhurta	14:41–15:31
Godhuli	18:50–19:13
Pradosha	18:50–21:08
Nishitha	00:12–00:58 (24.03)
Amrita Kalam	14:35–16:20

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	17:17–18:50
Yamaganda	12:36–14:10
Gulika Kalam	15:43–17:17
Dur Muhurta	17:10–18:00
Varjyam	none on this day

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 06:22–07:00, 07:56–15:00, 18:01–18:50

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 06:22–07:00, 07:56–15:00, 18:01–18:50
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 06:22–07:00, 07:56–15:00, 18:01–18:50
Bathing, washing hair	average 06:22–17:52, 18:01–18:50

Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Shravana; tithi Krishna-ekadashi until 17:52, Krishna-dvadashi from 17:52; lagna Mina 06:22, Mesha 07:00, Vrishabha 07:56, Mithuna 09:30, Karka 12:01, Simha 15:00, Kanya 18:01

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Shravana — bodily development (physical growth); Sunday — physical well-being.

Cautions:

Ekadashi: by custom, those who fast on this day do not cut their hair or shave.
Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).

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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 06:22–02:02 (24.03)+1 Yoga Shiva 06:22–18:140 Dwipushkar Yoga 02:02–06:19 (24.03)0 Kharmas0 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 17:52–06:19 (24.03)0 Hutashana Yoga 17:52–06:19 (24.03)0 Krakacha Yoga 17:52–06:19 (24.03)−1 Anandadi: Gada 06:22–02:02 (24.03)−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:22–17:52

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

Panchanga at sunrise 06:22

Summary	Best day — Yoga Siddha, Anandadi: Shubha; auspicious time — until 15:22
Month	Phalguna (amanta) · Chaitra (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Sarvajit (No. 21) · Shaka 2109 · Vikram 2244 more
Period	Kharmas

At sunrise 06:19

Tithi	12Krishna-dvadashi (Bhadra, Sun (Ravi)) · until 20:00 more
Nakshatra	Dhanishtha, pada 1 (movable, Vasu (kind) - 8 phenomena of nature, assistants of Indra, Mars) · until 04:45 (25.03) more
Yoga	Siddha (“perfected, accomplished”, auspicious) · until 18:50 more
Karana	Kaulava (movable) · until 06:54 more
Vara	Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mina (Pisces), Moon: Makara (Capricorn)

Changes during the day

from 06:54	karana Taitila
from 18:50	yoga Sadhya
from 20:00	tithi Krishna-trayodashi
from 20:00	karana Gara
from 04:45 (25.03)	nakshatra Shatabhisha

Sun and Moon

Dawn	05:42
Sunrise	06:19
Noon	12:35
Sunset	18:52
End of twilight	19:29
Moonrise	05:59
Moonset	14:30
Day length	12 h 32 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise

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Festivals and periods

Kharmas

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 06:19–04:45 (25.03)

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:19–20:00

Anandadi: Shubha 06:19–04:45 (25.03) Anandadi: Amrita 04:45–06:17 (25.03)

Raja Panchaka: 15:22–16:28 (29.03)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:47–05:33
Abhijit Muhurta	12:11–13:01
Vijaya Muhurta	14:41–15:31
Godhuli	18:52–19:15
Pradosha	18:52–21:09
Nishitha	00:12–00:57 (25.03)
Amrita Kalam	17:10–18:57

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	07:53–09:28
Yamaganda	11:02–12:36
Gulika Kalam	14:10–15:44
Dur Muhurta	13:01–13:51, 15:31–16:22
Varjyam	06:29–08:16

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 06:19–06:56, 07:52–14:56, 17:57–18:52

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

Cutting hair, shaving	good 06:19–06:56, 07:52–14:56, 17:57–18:52
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	good 06:19–06:56, 07:52–14:56, 17:57–18:52
Bathing, washing hair	good 06:19–06:56, 07:52–14:56, 17:57–18:52

Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Dhanishtha; tithi Krishna-dvadashi; lagna Mina 06:19, Mesha 06:56, Vrishabha 07:52, Mithuna 09:26, Karka 11:57, Simha 14:56, Kanya 17:57

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Dhanishtha — longevity (increased vitality); Monday — clear, bright complexion.

Cautions:

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

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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 15:22

+2 Yoga Siddha 06:19–18:50+1 Anandadi: Shubha 06:19–04:45 (25.03)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 06:19–04:45 (25.03)+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 06:19–04:45 (25.03)0 Kharmas0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:19–20:00 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Panchaka 15:22–06:17 (25.03)

Panchanga at sunrise 06:19

Summary	Unfavourable day — Anandadi: Mrityu, Panchaka
Month	Phalguna (amanta) · Chaitra (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Sarvajit (No. 21) · Shaka 2109 · Vikram 2244 more
Period	Kharmas
Festivals	Bhauma Pradosha · Masik Shivaratri

At sunrise 06:17

Tithi	13Krishna-trayodashi (Jaya, God of Love) · until 22:21 more
Nakshatra	Shatabhisha, pada 1 (movable, Varuna, Rahu) · until 07:38 (26.03) more
Yoga	Sadhya (“attainable, amenable”, auspicious) · until 19:36 more
Karana	Gara (movable) · until 09:09 more
Vara	Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mina (Pisces), Moon: Kumbha (Aquarius)

Changes during the day

from 09:09	karana Vanija
from 19:36	yoga Shubha
from 22:21	tithi Krishna-chaturdashi
from 22:21	karana Vishti

Sun and Moon

Dawn	05:40
Sunrise	06:17
Noon	12:35
Sunset	18:54
End of twilight	19:31
Moonrise	06:16
Moonset	15:44
Day length	12 h 37 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Shatabhisha (06:17–18:54) is good for sowing.

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Festivals and periods

Bhauma Pradosha · Shiva

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

Rule: pradosha vyapini: 3 muhurtas after sunset, 18:54–21:10
the tithi covers the decisive time on both days — the day with greater coverage is chosen

Masik Shivaratri · Shiva

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

Rule: nishitha vyapini: midnight, 00:11–00:57 (26.03)
the tithi covers the decisive time on both days — the day with greater coverage is chosen

Kharmas

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:17–22:21

Anandadi: Mrityu all day

Bhadra on earth: 22:21–11:34 (26.03); Bhadra Mukha 22:21–00:33 (26.03); Bhadra Puchha 10:15–11:34 (26.03)
Raja Panchaka: 15:22 (24.03)–16:28 (29.03)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:45–05:31
Abhijit Muhurta	12:10–13:01
Vijaya Muhurta	14:42–15:32
Godhuli	18:54–19:17
Pradosha	18:54–21:10
Nishitha	00:11–00:57 (26.03)
Amrita Kalam	23:34–01:21 (26.03)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	15:45–17:19
Yamaganda	09:26–11:01
Gulika Kalam	12:35–14:10
Dur Muhurta	08:48–09:39, 23:26–00:11 (26.03)
Varjyam	12:48–14:36

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 06:17–06:53, 07:48–14:52, 17:53–18:54

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 06:17–06:53, 07:48–14:52, 17:53–18:54
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 06:17–06:53, 07:48–14:52, 17:53–18:54
Bathing, washing hair	average 06:17–06:53, 07:48–14:52, 17:53–18:54

Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Shatabhisha; tithi Krishna-trayodashi; lagna Mina 06:17, Mesha 06:53, Vrishabha 07:48, Mithuna 09:22, Karka 11:53, Simha 14:52, Kanya 17:53

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Shatabhisha — gaining strength; Tuesday — harm to longevity.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Unfavourable day · score S = −3

Strict prohibition: Anandadi: Mrityu

+1 Auspicious nakshatra all day+1 Yoga Sadhya 06:17–19:360 Kharmas0 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:17–22:21 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Panchaka all day−3 Anandadi: Mrityu all day

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

Panchanga at sunrise 06:17

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Krishna Chaturdashi, Bhadra on earth
Month	Phalguna (amanta) · Chaitra (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Sarvajit (No. 21) · Shaka 2109 · Vikram 2244 more
Period	Kharmas

At sunrise 06:14

Tithi	14Krishna-chaturdashi (Rikta, Kali) · until 00:48 (27.03) more
Nakshatra	Shatabhisha, pada 4 (movable, Varuna, Rahu) · until 07:38 more
Yoga	Shubha (“goodness, happiness”, auspicious) · until 20:28 more
Karana	Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 11:34 more
Vara	Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mina (Pisces), Moon: Kumbha (Aquarius)

Changes during the day

from 07:38	nakshatra Purva-Bhadra
from 11:34	karana Shakuni
from 20:28	yoga Shukla
from 00:48 (27.03)	tithi Amavasya
from 00:48 (27.03)	karana Chatushpada

Sun and Moon

Dawn	05:37
Sunrise	06:14
Noon	12:35
Sunset	18:56
End of twilight	19:34
Moonrise	06:29
Moonset	16:56
Day length	12 h 42 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 07:38

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Shatabhisha (06:14–07:38) is good for sowing.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Bhadra (07:38–18:56) is good for root crops.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 06:14–11:34: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Shakuni 11:34–18:56: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it (it is suitable for sowing).
Krishna-chaturdashi 06:14–18:56: according to the Kalaprakashika, ploughing on Chaturdashi puts the owner’s life in danger.

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Kharmas

Muhurta

Anandadi: Manasa 06:14–07:38 Anandadi: Padma 07:38–06:11 (27.03)

Bhadra on earth: 22:21 (25.03)–11:34; Bhadra Mukha 22:21 (25.03)–00:33; Bhadra Puchha 10:15–11:34
Raja Panchaka: 15:22 (24.03)–16:28 (29.03)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:43–05:29
Abhijit Muhurta	none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday
Vijaya Muhurta	14:42–15:33
Godhuli	18:56–19:19
Pradosha	18:56–21:11
Nishitha	00:11–00:56 (27.03)
Amrita Kalam	01:36–03:24 (27.03)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	12:35–14:10
Yamaganda	07:49–09:25
Gulika Kalam	11:00–12:35
Dur Muhurta	12:10–13:01
Varjyam	14:49–16:37

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 06:14–07:38, 07:44–14:48, 17:49–18:56

Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Shatabhisha until 07:38, Purva-Bhadra from 07:38; tithi Krishna-chaturdashi; lagna Mina 06:14, Mesha 06:49, Vrishabha 07:44, Mithuna 09:18, Karka 11:49, Simha 14:48, Kanya 17:49

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Shatabhisha (until 07:38) — gaining strength; Purva-Bhadra (from 07:38) — facing death (dangers); Wednesday — favour of the authorities.

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

Krishna-chaturdashi 06:14–18:56: a Rikta and Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Bhadra on earth 06:14–11:34: no shaving or haircuts during Vishti Karana (according to the Muhurta Chintamani, Bhadra does harm when it is on earth; in heaven and in the netherworld its influence on earth is weak).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −1

Avoid starting important matters: Krishna Chaturdashi

+2 Yoga Shubha 06:14–20:28+1 Anandadi: Padma 07:38–06:11 (27.03)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 06:14–07:38+1 Auspicious weekday0 Kharmas−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 07:38–06:11 (27.03)−1 Panchaka all day−1 Bhadra on earth 06:14–11:34−3 Krishna Chaturdashi 06:14–00:48 (27.03)

Panchanga at sunrise 06:14

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Amavasya, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
Month	Phalguna (amanta) · Chaitra (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Sarvajit (No. 21) · Shaka 2109 · Vikram 2244 more
Period	Kharmas
Festivals	Phalguna Amavasya

At sunrise 06:11

Tithi	30Amavasya (Purna, Pitris (ancestors)) · until 03:17 (28.03) more
Nakshatra	Purva-Bhadra, pada 4 (fierce, Aja Ekapad - sunbeam or lightning strike, Jupiter) · until 10:35 more
Yoga	Shukla (“bright, pure”, auspicious) · until 21:21 more
Karana	Chatushpada (fixed, inauspicious) · until 14:03 more
Vara	Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mina (Pisces), Moon: Mina (Pisces)

Changes during the day

from 10:35	nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra
from 14:03	karana Naga
from 21:21	yoga Brahma
from 03:17 (28.03)	tithi Shukla-pratipat
from 03:17 (28.03)	karana Kimstughna

Sun and Moon

Dawn	05:34
Sunrise	06:11
Noon	12:34
Sunset	18:58
End of twilight	19:36
Moonrise	06:41
Moonset	18:08
Day length	12 h 46 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 10:35

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-Bhadra (06:11–10:35) is good for root crops.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Bhadra (10:35–18:58) is good for sowing.
Chatushpada 06:11–14:03: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Naga 14:03–18:58: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

Phalguna Amavasya · Pitris (ancestors)

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

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 00:48–03:17 (28.03)
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Kharmas

Muhurta

Anandadi: Chhatra 10:35–06:09 (28.03) Anandadi: Mudgara 06:11–10:35

Raja Panchaka: 15:22 (24.03)–16:28 (29.03)
Gandanta (tithi): 02:51–03:44 (28.03)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:41–05:26
Abhijit Muhurta	12:09–13:00
Vijaya Muhurta	14:43–15:34
Godhuli	18:58–19:21
Pradosha	18:58–21:12
Nishitha	00:11–00:56 (28.03)
Amrita Kalam	none on this day

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	14:11–15:47
Yamaganda	06:11–07:47
Gulika Kalam	09:23–10:59
Dur Muhurta	10:27–11:18, 15:34–16:25
Varjyam	21:22–23:10

Haircut and shaving

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

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

Cutting hair, shaving	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Bathing, washing hair	average 06:11–06:45, 07:40–18:58

Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Purva-Bhadra until 10:35, Uttara-Bhadra from 10:35; tithi Amavasya; lagna Mina 06:11, Mesha 06:45, Vrishabha 07:40, Mithuna 09:14, Karka 11:45, Simha 14:44, Kanya 17:45

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Purva-Bhadra (until 10:35) — facing death (dangers); Uttara-Bhadra (from 10:35) — a good life; Thursday — success.

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

Amavasya 06:11–18:58: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −2

Avoid starting important matters: Amavasya

+1 Anandadi: Chhatra 10:35–06:09 (28.03)+1 Yoga Shukla 06:11–21:21+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious nakshatra 10:35–06:09 (28.03)0 Kharmas−1 Anandadi: Mudgara 06:11–10:35−1 Panchaka all day−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 06:11–10:35−3 Amavasya 06:11–03:17 (28.03)

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

Panchanga at sunrise 06:11

Summary	Best day — Swayam Siddha Muhurta, Yoga Brahma
Month	Chaitra (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Sarvadhari (No. 22) · Shaka 2110 · Vikram 2245 more
Period	Chaitra Navaratri (spring), day 1 · Kharmas
Festivals	Ugadi, Gudi Padwa — Hindu New Year · Chaitra Navaratri: Ghatasthapana

At sunrise 06:09

Tithi	1Shukla-pratipat (Nanda, Brahma) · until 05:45 (29.03) more
Nakshatra	Uttara-Bhadra, pada 3 (fixed, Ahirbudhyana (Serpent of the Deep - Milky Way under the horizon), Saturn) · until 13:33 more
Yoga	Brahma (“Brahma, sacred knowledge”, auspicious) · until 22:14 more
Karana	Kimstughna (fixed) · until 16:32 more
Vara	Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mina (Pisces), Moon: Mina (Pisces)

Changes during the day

from 13:33	nakshatra Revati
from 16:32	karana Bava
from 22:14	yoga Indra
from 05:45 (29.03)	tithi Shukla-dvitya
from 05:45 (29.03)	karana Balava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	05:32
Sunrise	06:09
Noon	12:34
Sunset	19:00
End of twilight	19:38
Moonrise	06:51
Moonset	19:19
Day length	12 h 51 min

Sky

New moon (Amavasya)	03:17

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 13:33

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, Uttara-Bhadra (06:09–13:33) is good for sowing.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Revati (13:33–19:00) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Kimstughna 06:09–16:32: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

Ugadi, Gudi Padwa — Hindu New Year · Brahma

The first day of the bright half of Chaitra — the beginning of the new lunar year (samvatsara) and of the new year of the Shaka era. According to the Brahma Purana, Brahma created the world on this day. In Maharashtra (Gudi Padwa) people raise the gudi — a pole topped with an inverted pot and silk cloth — and eat a paste of neem leaves with jaggery; in Andhra and Karnataka they prepare the bittersweet Ugadi Pachadi with neem flowers.

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 03:17–05:45 (29.03)
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Chaitra Navaratri: Ghatasthapana · Durga

The beginning of the spring Navaratri — the nine nights of the Mother Goddess. In the morning, within the first third of the day, the kalasha is installed (Ghatasthapana) and barley is sown; each day one of the nine forms of Durga is worshipped.

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 03:17–05:45 (29.03)
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Ghatasthapana: 06:09–10:26
Abhijit Muhurta (fallback time): 12:09–13:00

Navaratri, day 1: Shailaputri · Durga

Navaratri day. Shailaputri — “daughter of the Mountain”, Parvati as the daughter of Himavat, riding a bull; grants steadfastness.

Chaitra Navaratri (spring), day 1
Kharmas

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:09–05:45 (29.03) Amrita Siddhi Yoga 13:33–06:06 (29.03) Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 13:33–06:06 (29.03)

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:45–06:06 (29.03)

Anandadi: Dhwaja 06:09–13:33 Anandadi: Shrivatsa 13:33–06:06 (29.03)

Raja Panchaka: 15:22 (24.03)–16:28 (29.03)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:39–05:24
Abhijit Muhurta	12:09–13:00
Vijaya Muhurta	14:43–15:35
Godhuli	19:00–19:22
Pradosha	19:00–21:13
Nishitha	00:11–00:55 (29.03)
Amrita Kalam	08:10–09:58

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	10:58–12:35
Yamaganda	15:47–17:24
Gulika Kalam	07:45–09:22
Dur Muhurta	08:43–09:35, 13:00–13:52
Varjyam	03:01–04:48 (29.03)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average throughout the daytime

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

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

Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra until 13:33, Revati from 13:33; tithi Shukla-pratipat; lagna Mina 06:09, Mesha 06:41, Vrishabha 07:36, Mithuna 09:11, Karka 11:41, Simha 14:40, Kanya 17:41

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Uttara-Bhadra (until 13:33) — a good life; Revati (from 13:33) — increase in property; Friday — universal respect.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Best day · score S = +8

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

Swayam Siddha Muhurta: the day is auspicious for new undertakings in its own right; panchanga defects are not taken into account

+2 Yoga Brahma 06:09–22:14+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:09–05:45 (29.03)+2 Amrita Siddhi Yoga 13:33–06:06 (29.03)+1 Anandadi: Dhwaja 06:09–13:33+1 Auspicious nakshatra 06:09–13:33+1 Auspicious weekday0 Kharmas0 Swayam Siddha Muhurta−1 Panchaka all day

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

Panchanga at sunrise 06:09

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra), Tryahasparsha
Month	Chaitra (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Sarvadhari (No. 22) · Shaka 2110 · Vikram 2245 more
Period	Chaitra Navaratri (spring), day 2 · Kharmas
Festivals	Chandra Darshan

At sunrise 06:06

Tithi	2Shukla-dvitya (Bhadra, Vidhatr) · until 08:06 (30.03) more the tithi will also last until tomorrow’s sunrise (tryahasparsha)
Nakshatra	Revati, pada 3 (soft, Pushan (Prosperous), Mercury) · until 16:28 more Gandamula
Yoga	Indra (“Indra, lord”, auspicious) · until 23:03 more
Karana	Balava (movable) · until 18:56 more
Vara	Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mina (Pisces), Moon: Mina (Pisces)

Changes during the day

from 16:28	nakshatra Ashwini
from 18:56	karana Kaulava
from 23:03	yoga Vaidhriti

Sun and Moon

Dawn	05:29
Sunrise	06:06
Noon	12:34
Sunset	19:02
End of twilight	19:40
Moonrise	07:02
Moonset	20:31
Day length	12 h 56 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 16:28

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Revati (06:06–16:28) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

more — lunar calendar for gardeners

Festivals and periods

Navaratri, day 2: Brahmacharini · Durga

Navaratri day. Brahmacharini — the goddess of austerity with a rosary and a water pot; grants patience and strength in keeping vows.

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, 19:02–20:31
Crescent Moon above the horizon after sunset: 19:02–20:31

Chaitra Navaratri (spring), day 2
Kharmas

Muhurta

Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 06:06–16:28

Anandadi: Prajapati 06:06–16:28 Anandadi: Saumya 16:28–06:04 (30.03)

Raja Panchaka: 15:22 (24.03)–16:28
Gandanta (nakshatra): 09:45–23:11
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Revati
Surya Dagdha tithi: Shukla-dvitya

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:37–05:22
Abhijit Muhurta	12:08–13:00
Vijaya Muhurta	14:44–15:35
Godhuli	19:02–19:24
Pradosha	19:02–21:15
Nishitha	00:11–00:55 (30.03)
Amrita Kalam	13:47–15:34

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	09:20–10:57
Yamaganda	14:11–15:48
Gulika Kalam	06:06–07:43
Dur Muhurta	06:06–06:58, 06:58–07:50
Varjyam	none on this day

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average throughout the daytime

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average throughout the daytime
Cutting fingernails	average throughout the daytime
Cutting toenails	average 06:06–06:37, 07:32–14:36, 17:37–19:02
Bathing, washing hair	average throughout the daytime

Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Revati until 16:28, Ashwini from 16:28; tithi Shukla-dvitya; lagna Mina 06:06, Mesha 06:37, Vrishabha 07:32, Mithuna 09:07, Karka 11:37, Simha 14:36, Kanya 17:37

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Revati (until 16:28) — increase in property; Ashwini (from 16:28) — joy; Saturday — decline of physical strength.

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −3

+2 Yoga Indra 06:06–23:03+1 Anandadi: Prajapati 06:06–16:28+1 Auspicious nakshatra 06:06–16:28+1 Auspicious tithi all day0 Kharmas−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Panchaka 06:06–16:28−1 Surya Dagdha tithi all day−2 Tryahasparsha−3 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 06:06–16:28

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

Panchanga at sunrise 06:06

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Vaidhriti, Surya Dagdha tithi
Month	Chaitra (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Sarvadhari (No. 22) · Shaka 2110 · Vikram 2245 more
Period	Chaitra Navaratri (spring), day 3 · Kharmas

At sunrise 06:04

Tithi	2Shukla-dvitya (Bhadra, Vidhatr) · until 08:06 more vriddhi: the same tithi also prevailed at yesterday’s sunrise
Nakshatra	Ashwini, pada 3 (light, Ashwini Kumara, Ketu) · until 19:15 more Gandamula
Yoga	Vaidhriti (“without support, discord”, inauspicious) · until 23:46 more
Karana	Kaulava (movable) · until 08:06 more
Vara	Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mina (Pisces), Moon: Mesha (Aries)

Changes during the day

from 08:06	tithi Shukla-tritya
from 08:06	karana Taitila
from 19:15	nakshatra Bharani
from 21:13	karana Gara
from 23:46	yoga Vishkambha

Sun and Moon

Dawn	05:26
Sunrise	06:04
Noon	12:33
Sunset	19:04
End of twilight	19:42
Moonrise	07:13
Moonset	21:44
Day length	13 h 00 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 08:06

more — lunar calendar for gardeners

Festivals and periods

Navaratri, day 3: Brahmacharini · Durga

Navaratri day. Brahmacharini — the goddess of austerity with a rosary and a water pot; grants patience and strength in keeping vows.

Chaitra Navaratri (spring), day 3
Kharmas

Muhurta

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 06:04–19:15 Ravi Yoga 19:15–06:01 (31.03)

Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 19:15–06:01 (31.03)

Anandadi: Ananda 06:04–19:15 Anandadi: Kaladanda 19:15–06:01 (31.03)

Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Ashwini
Surya Dagdha tithi: Shukla-dvitya

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:35–05:20
Abhijit Muhurta	12:08–13:00
Vijaya Muhurta	14:44–15:36
Godhuli	19:04–19:26
Pradosha	19:04–21:16
Nishitha	00:11–00:55 (31.03)
Amrita Kalam	11:13–13:00

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	17:27–19:04
Yamaganda	12:34–14:12
Gulika Kalam	15:49–17:27
Dur Muhurta	17:20–18:12
Varjyam	14:47–16:35, 05:53–07:39 (31.03)

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 Sunday; nakshatra Ashwini; tithi Shukla-dvitya until 08:06, Shukla-tritya from 08:06; lagna Mina 06:04, Mesha 06:33, Vrishabha 07:28, Mithuna 09:03, Karka 11:33, Simha 14:32, Kanya 17:33

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Ashwini — joy; Sunday — physical well-being.

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

Vaidhriti 06:04–19:04: auspicious undertakings, including haircuts, are avoided during this yoga (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = +2

Avoid starting important matters: Vaidhriti

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 06:04–19:15+1 Anandadi: Ananda 06:04–19:15+1 Auspicious nakshatra 06:04–19:15+1 Auspicious tithi 06:04–08:060 Kharmas−1 Surya Dagdha tithi 06:04–08:06−3 Vaidhriti 06:04–23:46

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

Panchanga at sunrise 06:04

Summary	Favourable day — Ravi Yoga, Anandadi: Chara; auspicious time — until 10:16
Month	Chaitra (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Sarvadhari (No. 22) · Shaka 2110 · Vikram 2245 more
Period	Chaitra Navaratri (spring), day 4 · Kharmas
Festivals	Gangaur · Vinayaka Chaturthi

At sunrise 06:01

Tithi	3Shukla-tritya (Jaya, Vishnu) · until 10:16 more
Nakshatra	Bharani, pada 2 (fierce, Yama (Dharma-raja), Venus) · until 21:49 more
Yoga	Vishkambha (“prop, bolt”, inauspicious) · until 00:17 (01.04) more
Karana	Gara (movable) · until 10:16 more
Vara	Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mina (Pisces), Moon: Mesha (Aries)

Changes during the day

from 10:16	tithi Shukla-chaturti
from 10:16	karana Vanija
from 21:49	nakshatra Krittika
from 23:15	karana Vishti
from 00:17 (01.04)	yoga Priti

Sun and Moon

Dawn	05:23
Sunrise	06:01
Noon	12:33
Sunset	19:06
End of twilight	19:44
Moonrise	07:26
Moonset	22:58
Day length	13 h 05 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 10:16

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, Bharani (06:01–19:06) is good for root crops.

more — lunar calendar for gardeners

Festivals and periods

Navaratri, day 4: Chandraghanta · Durga

Navaratri day. Chandraghanta — with a bell-shaped crescent moon on her forehead; grants courage and protection.

Gangaur · Shiva and Parvati

The festival of Gauri (Parvati) in Rajasthan: from Holi onwards women worship clay figures of Gauri and Shiva, and on the third day of the bright half of Chaitra they carry them in procession to the water.

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 08:06 (30.03)–10:16
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

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), 11:15–13:52
the tithi covers the decisive time on both days — the day with greater coverage is chosen

Chaitra Navaratri (spring), day 4
Kharmas

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 06:01–21:49

Anandadi: Chara 06:01–21:49 Anandadi: Sthira 21:49–05:58 (01.04)

Bhadra in heaven: 23:15–12:08 (01.04); Bhadra Mukha 23:12–01:21 (01.04); Bhadra Puchha 10:51–12:08 (01.04)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:33–05:17
Abhijit Muhurta	12:08–13:00
Vijaya Muhurta	14:45–15:37
Godhuli	19:06–19:28
Pradosha	19:06–21:17
Nishitha	00:11–00:54 (01.04)
Amrita Kalam	16:31–18:17

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	07:39–09:17
Yamaganda	10:56–12:34
Gulika Kalam	14:12–15:50
Dur Muhurta	13:00–13:52, 15:37–16:29
Varjyam	05:53–07:39

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 06:01–10:16

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 06:01–10:16
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 06:01–10:16
Bathing, washing hair	average 06:01–14:28, 17:29–19:06

Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Bharani; tithi Shukla-tritya until 10:16, Shukla-chaturti from 10:16; lagna Mina 06:01, Mesha 06:29, Vrishabha 07:24, Mithuna 08:59, Karka 11:29, Simha 14:28, Kanya 17:29

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Bharani — facing death (dangers); Monday — clear, bright complexion.

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

Shukla-chaturti 10:16–19:06: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Favourable day · score S = +3

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

Auspicious time ends by 10:16

+2 Ravi Yoga 06:01–21:49+1 Anandadi: Chara 06:01–21:49+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 06:01–10:160 Kharmas−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 06:01–21:49−1 Rikta tithi 10:16–05:58 (01.04)

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

Panchanga at sunrise 06:01

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

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

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

Sarvajit (No. 21 of 60, “all-conquering”) — A year of universal victory: success in new undertakings, good rains.
Northern samvatsara: Shubhakrit (No. 36)
Shaka Samvat 2109 · Vikram Samvat 2244 · Kali Yuga 5288
Next year — Sarvadhari, from the new moon before Ugadi (the start of Chaitra) 28.03.2188
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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Agni Panchaka
Began on a Tuesday: danger of fire — construction is not started and work with fire and machinery is avoided; suitable for legal matters.
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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Saturday
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Uttara-Bhadra
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Revati
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

Shukla-tritya
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-chaturti
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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

Mina
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut

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

Vrishabha
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut

Mithuna
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut

Karka
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Panchaka
The Moon in Kumbha or Mina (from the middle of Dhanishtha to the end of Revati). During these five nakshatras people do not travel south, gather firewood or grass, lay a roof or build a bed; cremation is performed with a special rite.

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

Revati (27)
Meaning: Rich, prosperous
Symbol: Fish (sometimes a couple) or drum
Deity: Pushan (Prosperous)
Type: soft (mridu, maitra) — For arts and music, friendship and love, new clothes and jewellery, weddings and festivals.
Vimshottari lord: Mercury
Shakti: nourish (satiate at the expense of its abundance)

Shukla (24) — “bright, pure”
Auspicious: pure and noble deeds, religious rites, study.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Sunday
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Ashwini
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

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

Ashwini (1)
Meaning: Riders or Grooms
Symbol: Horse's Head
Deity: Ashwini Kumara
Type: light (kshipra, laghu) — For quick matters: trade, healing, study, travel, purchases and starting a business.
Vimshottari lord: Ketu
Shakti: quickly achieve anything

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

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

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

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

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

Shukla-panchami
do not fell trees, any undertakings

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

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

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

Jwalamukhi Yoga
“Fire-breathing” yoga: the 1st tithi with Mula, the 5th with Bharani, the 8th with Krittika, the 9th with Rohini, the 10th with Ashlesha. Especially harmful for weddings, housewarmings, sowing and beginning studies.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Monday
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Bharani
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-panchami
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

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

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

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

Indra (26) — “Indra, lord”
Especially auspicious: power and administration, taking office, dealings with influential patrons.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

Kaulava (movable)
Deity: Mitra
Auspicious: friendship, love, matchmaking and alliances, reconciliation, jewellery.
A karana is half a tithi; there are 60 of them in a lunar month.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Tuesday
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krittika
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-shashti
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

Krittika (3)
Meaning: Cutter (chisel) or chopping
Symbol: Sharp tool (axe, razor), flame
Deity: Agni
Type: mixed (mishra, sadharana) — For everyday and routine tasks, work with fire and metal; it is better not to begin important new matters.
Vimshottari lord: Sun
Shakti: burn and ignite others

Vaidhriti (27) — “without support, discord”
One of the two most inauspicious yogas: worldly undertakings are not begun in it at all; good for fasting, prayer and spiritual practice.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

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

nakshatra Rohini
Planting and sowing are allowed.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Wednesday
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Rohini
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-saptami
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

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

Rohini (4)
Meaning: Red (an epithet of the star Aldebaran)
Symbol: Wagon, rarely: temple, banyan, incense, sandalwood
Deity: Prajapati (Brahma - Creator)
Type: fixed (dhruva, sthira) — For what is firm and lasting: laying house foundations, housewarming, planting, weddings, taking office, long-term projects.
Vimshottari lord: Moon
Shakti: give growth (prosperity, fertility)

Vishkambha (1) — “prop, bolt”
Inauspicious: portends obstacles. If a matter cannot be postponed, the first 3 ghatis of the yoga (about 1 h 12 min) are skipped.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

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

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

nakshatra Rohini
Planting and sowing are allowed.

Shukla-ashtami
tillage and sowing are forbidden

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Thursday
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-ashtami
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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

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

Mrigashirsha (5)
Meaning: Deer head (alt. searching star)
Symbol: Deer head
Deity: Soma (Chandra, Moon)
Type: soft (mridu, maitra) — For arts and music, friendship and love, new clothes and jewellery, weddings and festivals.
Vimshottari lord: Mars
Shakti: give realization (attractiveness, shaping)

Priti (2) — “love, affection”
Auspicious: friendship, reconciliation, love, matchmaking — anything that requires people’s goodwill.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Friday
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Mrigashirsha
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-navami
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

Ardra (6)
Meaning: Tear or body fluid (wet)
Symbol: Tear or drop, rarely: diamond or man's head
Deity: Rudra (Roaring, angry image of Shiva)
Type: sharp (tikshna, daruna) — For drastic actions: surgery, severing ties, taming, exorcism, fighting diseases and enemies; unsuitable for other auspicious undertakings (the exception is weddings: Mula is among the nakshatras for marriage).
Vimshottari lord: Rahu
Shakti: give effort that leads to the achievement of the goal (and also, is able to shed sweat or blood)

Ayushman (3) — “long-lived”
Auspicious: health and healing, long-term matters and anything meant to last a long time.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

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

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

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

Shukla-dashami
any undertakings

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

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

Ardra
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-dashami
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

Punarvasu (7)
Meaning: Successful, magnificent, two for riches
Symbol: Arrow or quiver of arrows, rarely: rainbow
Deity: Aditi
Type: movable (chara, chala) — For journeys and moving house, buying vehicles, gardening, quick and temporary changes.
Vimshottari lord: Jupiter
Shakti: give the gaining of profit (property, wealth), growth

Saubhagya (4) — “good fortune, marital happiness”
Auspicious: weddings and family matters, anything meant to bring good fortune and well-being.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

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

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

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

Shukla-ekadashi
pruning and weeding

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

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

Ravi Pushya Yoga
A Sunday when the Moon is in Pushya. Very favourable for purchases, preparing medicines and medical treatment, beginning studies and mantra practice.

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

Punarvasu
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-ekadashi
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

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

Pushya (8)
Meaning: Feeder; feeder of flowers
Symbol: Cow udder, flower (lotus), arrow and circle
Deity: Brhaspati
Type: light (kshipra, laghu) — For quick matters: trade, healing, study, travel, purchases and starting a business.
Vimshottari lord: Saturn
Shakti: give manifestation of spiritual energy, feeding

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

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

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

Pushya
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Ashlesha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-dvadashi
0 — does not affect the haircut rating

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

Atiganda (6) — “great danger”
Inauspicious: portends trouble and hindrances; if necessary, the first 6 ghatis (about 2 h 24 min) are skipped.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

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

Ashlesha (9)
Meaning: Wrapping around (like a snake), hugging
Symbol: Curled snake
Deity: Naga - the lord of snakes (Sharpa)
Type: sharp (tikshna, daruna) — For drastic actions: surgery, severing ties, taming, exorcism, fighting diseases and enemies; unsuitable for other auspicious undertakings (the exception is weddings: Mula is among the nakshatras for marriage).
Vimshottari lord: Mercury
Shakti: cause suffering with poison, paralyze

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

nakshatra Magha
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

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

Magha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-triodashi
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-chaturdashi
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-chaturdashi (14, waxing Moon)
Group: Rikta. Deity: Kali.
Kali rules the fourteenth lunar day and promotes destruction, appeal to elementals (forces of nature, elements) and spirits.

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

Dhriti (8) — “steadfastness, firmness”
Auspicious: lasting and long-term matters, laying foundations and building, vows.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

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

Purnima
sowing seeds, any undertakings

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

Purva-Phalguni
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Purnima
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

Purva-Phalguni (11)
Meaning: Prior red
Symbol: Headboard, rarely: hammock, ficus
Deity: Bhaga (Share, Distributor) - god of wealth and family
Type: fierce (ugra, krura) — For destructive and dangerous tasks: demolition, work with fire and weapons, disputes; unsuitable for other auspicious undertakings (the exception is weddings: Magha is among the nakshatras for marriage).
Vimshottari lord: Venus
Shakti: give reproduction, the receiving of fruit

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

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

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

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

Purnima
sowing seeds, any undertakings

nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni
Planting and sowing are allowed.

Krishna-pratipat
digging, plowing, planting trees

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

Uttara-Phalguni
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-pratipat
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Ganda (10) — “danger, knot”
Inauspicious: difficulties and obstacles; the first 6 ghatis (about 2 h 24 min) are skipped.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

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

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

Hasta (13)
Meaning: Hand, fist
Symbol: Palm or fist
Deity: Savitar (Animating, Awakening)
Type: light (kshipra, laghu) — For quick matters: trade, healing, study, travel, purchases and starting a business.
Vimshottari lord: Moon
Shakti: give the obtaining of what you want with your own hands, dexterity

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

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

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

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

Hasta
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-dvitya
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Vriddhi (11) — “growth, increase”
Auspicious: investments, trade, savings, starting ventures that are meant to grow.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

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

Chitra (14)
Meaning: Brilliant, clear
Symbol: Pearl or brilliant jewel
Deity: Tvashtri (Heavenly Architect) or Vishwakarma (Vastu God)
Type: soft (mridu, maitra) — For arts and music, friendship and love, new clothes and jewellery, weddings and festivals.
Vimshottari lord: Mars
Shakti: accumulate brilliant qualities (receive well-deserved respect)

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

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

Krishna-tritya
any undertakings

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

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

Chitra
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-tritya
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Kanya
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut

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

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

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

The Sun’s entry into a new sidereal sign — the start of a solar month. The time around this moment (Punya Kala) is favourable for holy baths, dana and worship of the Sun.

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

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

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

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

Swati
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-chaturti
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

Sankranti day
The Sun moves into a new sign: a time for holy baths, dana and worship of the Sun, but not for new undertakings.

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

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

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

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

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

Krishna-panchami
any undertakings

Krishna-shashti
plowing the ground

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

Yamaghanta
“Bell of Yama” — a combination of weekday and nakshatra: Sun — Magha, Mon — Vishakha, Tue — Ardra, Wed — Mula, Thu — Krittika, Fri — Rohini, Sat — Hasta. One of the most dangerous yogas: travel, surgery and any important new undertakings are avoided.

Vishakha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-panchami
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-shashti
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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

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

Krishna-saptami
soaking seeds is allowed, digging the ground

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

Anuradha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-saptami
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

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

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

Krishna-ashtami
tillage and sowing are forbidden

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

Jyestha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-ashtami
0 — does not affect the haircut rating

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

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

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

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

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

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

Krishna-ashtami
tillage and sowing are forbidden

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

Mula
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-navami
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Variyana (18) — “excellent, best”
Auspicious: comfort and convenience, purchases, home improvement, any auspicious deeds.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Krishna-dashami
any undertakings

Purva-Ashadha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-dashami
0 — does not affect the haircut rating

Parigha (19) — “bolt, barrier”
Inauspicious: obstacles; nothing is started in the first half of the yoga, while the second half is acceptable.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

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

Uttara-Ashadha (21)
Meaning: Subsequent invincible, insubordinate
Symbol: Small bed
Deity: Vishva-Deva (All Gods)
Type: fixed (dhruva, sthira) — For what is firm and lasting: laying house foundations, housewarming, planting, weddings, taking office, long-term projects.
Vimshottari lord: Sun
Shakti: give an undeniable victory, thanks to alliances and support

Krishna-ekadashi
plowing, pruning and weeding

Uttara-Ashadha
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-ekadashi
0 — does not affect the haircut rating

Shiva (20) — “auspicious, benevolent”
Auspicious: spiritual practice, mantras, worship, study with a teacher.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

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

Shravana (22)
Meaning: Listener
Symbol: Ear (listener), three footprints (Vishnu's steps), trident
Deity: Shri Vishnu
Type: movable (chara, chala) — For journeys and moving house, buying vehicles, gardening, quick and temporary changes.
Vimshottari lord: Moon
Shakti: bind together (three worlds, i.e. all)

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

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

Krishna-ekadashi
plowing, pruning and weeding

Krishna-dvadashi
neutral

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

Shravana
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-dvadashi
0 — does not affect the haircut rating

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

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

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

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

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

Krishna-dvadashi
neutral

Raja Panchaka
Began on a Monday: considered relatively favourable for dealings with the authorities, government service and property.
The Moon in Kumbha or Mina (from the middle of Dhanishtha to the end of Revati). During these five nakshatras people do not travel south, gather firewood or grass, lay a roof or build a bed; cremation is performed with a special rite.

Dhanishtha
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

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

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

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

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

Krishna-trayodashi
no pruning or felling

Shatabhisha
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-trayodashi
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-chaturdashi (14, waning Moon)
Group: Rikta. Deity: Kali.
Kali rules the fourteenth day of the waning moon and promotes destruction, appeal to elementals (forces of nature, elements) and spirits.

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

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

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

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

Purva-Bhadra
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-chaturdashi
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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

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

Chatushpada (fixed)
Deity: Vrisha (the sacred bull)
Inauspicious for new undertakings. Good for work with cattle, worship of cows and rites for the ancestors (shraddha).
A karana is half a tithi; there are 60 of them in a lunar month.

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

nakshatra 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

nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra
Planting and sowing are allowed.

Amavasya
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

Chaitra (Vedic name Madhu) — Beginning of the lunar year and of spring: Ugadi (Gudi Padwa), Chaitra Navaratri, Rama Navami, Hanuman Jayanti. A time of renewal and new vows.
Patron: Vishnu; Aditya — Dhatar. Full moon in nakshatra Chitra. Ritu: Vasanta.

Sarvadhari (No. 22 of 60, “all-sustaining”) — A year of support for all: plenty, stability and well-being.
Northern samvatsara: Shubhakrit (No. 36)
Shaka Samvat 2110 · Vikram Samvat 2245 · Kali Yuga 5289
Next year — Virodhi, from the new moon before Ugadi (the start of Chaitra) 15.04.2189
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.

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

Kimstughna (fixed)
Deity: Vayu (Marut)
Fixed, but auspicious: good for auspicious ceremonies, offerings and homa, work for prosperity and livelihood.
A karana is half a tithi; there are 60 of them in a lunar month.

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

Chaitra Navaratri (spring), day 1
The spring Navaratri of the month of Chaitra, from Ugadi to Rama Navami.

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

Shukla-pratipat
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Swayam Siddha Muhurta
One of the “three and a half” inherently auspicious days of the year (Ugadi, Akshaya Tritiya, Vijayadashami and, as the half, Bali Pratipada): no muhurta needs to be chosen for new undertakings, and the day’s panchanga flaws are disregarded (except a visible eclipse).

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

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

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

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

Chaitra Navaratri (spring), day 2
The spring Navaratri of the month of Chaitra, from Ugadi to Rama Navami.

Shukla-dvitya
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

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

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

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

Shukla-tritya
any undertakings

Chaitra Navaratri (spring), day 3
The spring Navaratri of the month of Chaitra, from Ugadi to Rama Navami.

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

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

Shukla-tritya
any undertakings

Chaitra Navaratri (spring), day 4
The spring Navaratri of the month of Chaitra, from Ugadi to Rama Navami.