April 2015 falls, in the lunar calendar (amanta), within the months Chaitra (until 18.04), Vaishakha (from 19.04). Periods: until 14.04 — Kharmas. Major festivals: 4.04 Hanuman Jayanti; 14.04 Mesha Sankranti (Vaisakhi, Vishu); 21.04 Akshaya Tritiya. 4.04 — lunar eclipse, total (not visible here).
Icons this month (25)
How to read the calendar
Cell colour — the day’s rating for new undertakings: maroon — best days, green — favourable, light — ordinary, grey — avoid starting important matters, pink — unfavourable. The circle shows the tithi number at sunrise (outlined — waxing Moon, filled — waning); top right — the nakshatra at sunrise and its type icon. Click a day to open the full panchanga of the day.
Best days
- 8.04 Wed — Amrita Siddhi Yoga, Yoga Siddhi, Anandadi: Saumya until 14:09
Anuradha (soft): for arts and music, friendship and love, new clothes and jewellery, weddings and festivals. - 12.04 Sun — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Yoga Siddha, Anandadi: Amrita after 17:56
Uttara-Ashadha (fixed): for what is firm and lasting: laying house foundations, housewarming, planting, weddings, taking office, long-term projects. - 13.04 Mon — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Yoga Siddha, Anandadi: Siddhi after 15:58
Shravana (movable): for journeys and moving house, buying vehicles, gardening, quick and temporary changes. - 15.04 Wed — Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Anandadi: Manasa, Auspicious nakshatra after 10:44
Shatabhisha (movable): for journeys and moving house, buying vehicles, gardening, quick and temporary changes. - 21.04 Tue — Swayam Siddha Muhurta, Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Ravi Yoga
Krittika (mixed): for everyday and routine tasks, work with fire and metal. - 22.04 Wed — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Ravi Yoga, Anandadi: Shubha after 13:19 until 18:05
Mrigashirsha (soft): for arts and music, friendship and love, new clothes and jewellery, weddings and festivals. - 24.04 Fri — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Ravi Yoga, Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) after 13:05
Punarvasu (movable): for journeys and moving house, buying vehicles, gardening, quick and temporary changes. - 26.04 Sun — Ravi Pushya Yoga, Pushya, Anandadi: Shrivatsa after 15:51
Ashlesha (sharp): for drastic actions: surgery, severing ties, taming, exorcism, fighting diseases and enemies.
Festivals
- 1.04 Wed Pradosha Vrat
- 2.04 Thu Mahavir Jayanti
- 3.04 Fri Purnima Vrat
- 4.04 Sat Hanuman Jayanti
- 4.04 Sat Chaitra Purnima (Chitra Pournami)
- 7.04 Tue Angaraki Chaturthi (Vikata)
- 11.04 Sat Kalashtami
- 14.04 Tue Mesha Sankranti (Vaisakhi, Vishu)
- 15.04 Wed Varuthini Ekadashi
- 16.04 Thu Pradosha Vrat
- 17.04 Fri Masik Shivaratri
- 18.04 Sat Chaitra Amavasya
- 18.04 Sat Shani Amavasya
- 19.04 Sun Chandra Darshan
- 20.04 Mon Parashurama Jayanti
- 21.04 Tue Akshaya Tritiya
- 22.04 Wed Vinayaka Chaturthi
- 23.04 Thu Shankaracharya Jayanti
- 23.04 Thu Skanda Shashti
- 25.04 Sat Ganga Saptami
- 26.04 Sun Masik Durgashtami
- 27.04 Mon Sita Navami (Janaki Jayanti)
- 29.04 Wed Mohini Ekadashi
Special muhurta yogas
- 5.04 Sun Dwipushkar Yoga 17:04–23:31
- 8.04 Wed Amrita Siddhi Yoga 05:43–04:21 (09.04)
- 8.04 Wed Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 05:43–04:21 (09.04)
- 12.04 Sun Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 05:33–03:42 (13.04)
- 13.04 Mon Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 05:31–02:16 (14.04)
- 17.04 Fri Amrita Siddhi Yoga 17:18–05:18 (18.04)
- 17.04 Fri Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 17:18–05:18 (18.04)
- 19.04 Sun Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 05:16–12:38
- 21.04 Tue Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 05:11–09:26
- 22.04 Wed Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day
- 24.04 Fri Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 09:35–05:01 (25.04)
- 25.04 Sat Tripushkar Yoga 05:01–11:09
- 26.04 Sun Ravi Pushya Yoga 04:59–13:23
- 26.04 Sun Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:59–13:23
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.
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.
Avoid starting important matters
- 4.04 Sat — Anandadi: Mrityu, Yamaghanta, many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower) (unfavourable day)
- 9.04 Thu — Vyatipata, Fierce or sharp nakshatra, Anandadi: Kaladanda
- 11.04 Sat — Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Fierce or sharp nakshatra, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
- 14.04 Tue — many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower), Sankranti day, Krakacha Yoga (unfavourable day)
- 16.04 Thu — Kshaya tithi, Fierce or sharp nakshatra, Panchaka
- 17.04 Fri — Krishna Chaturdashi, Vaidhriti, Bhadra on earth
- 18.04 Sat — many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower), Amavasya, Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) (unfavourable day)
- 29.04 Wed — Bhadra on earth, Fierce or sharp nakshatra, Yoga Vyaghata
Sky this month
- 4.04 Full moon (Purnima) 15:05
- 4.04 Lunar eclipse, total, greatest eclipse 15:00, magnitude 1.001
not visible here (below the horizon) - 14.04 Mesha Sankranti 11:17 — the Sun enters Mesha (Aries)
- 18.04 New moon (Amavasya) 21:56
- 27.04 Northern samvatsara: Plavanga → Kilaka 10:23
Periods
- until 14.04 Kharmas
- 14.04 13:23 – 18.04 14:52 Agni Panchaka
Samvatsara and month
Manmatha (No. 29, “agitator of the mind (a name of Kama)”) — A year of passions: desires and infatuations get the upper hand; results are mixed. more
Northern samvatsara: Plavanga → Kilaka. Shaka Samvat 1937, Vikram Samvat 2072, Kali Yuga 5116.
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
Vaishakha (Madhava) — The best month for early-morning holy baths, dana and the worship of Vishnu: Akshaya Tritiya, Narasimha Jayanti, Buddha Purnima. more
Amanta — reckoning lunar months from new moon to new moon (South and West India; this calendar shows months this way). Purnimanta — reckoning from full moon to full moon (North India): the bright half of the month (Shukla Paksha) bears the same name in both systems, while the dark half (Krishna Paksha) in purnimanta already belongs to the next month. So, for example, Krishna Janmashtami is “Shravana, Krishna 8” in amanta and “Bhadrapada, Krishna 8” in purnimanta: it is one and the same day.
Times are standard time UTC+3 (from the site settings, without daylight saving time) · panchanga at sunrise (upper limb of the Sun’s disc, with refraction) · ayanamsa Lahiri · place 55°45′ N 37°35′ E · festival dates are calculated for this location by the rules of kala vyapti · times of Sankranti are accurate to within a few minutes
| Summary | Ordinary day — pros: Anandadi: Chara, Auspicious weekday; cons: Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi), Fierce or sharp nakshatra |
|---|---|
| Month | Chaitra (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Manmatha (No. 29) · Shaka 1937 · Vikram 2072 more |
| Period | Kharmas |
| Festivals | Pradosha Vrat |
At sunrise 06:01
| Tithi | 12Shukla-dvadashi (Bhadra, Sun (Ravi)) · until 07:39 more vriddhi: the same tithi also prevailed at yesterday’s sunrise |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Magha, pada 4 (fierce, Pitris or Pitars - ancestors of the clan, forefathers, Ketu) · until 12:15 more Gandamula |
| Yoga | Shula (“spear, sharp pain”, inauspicious) · until 11:09 more |
| Karana | Balava (movable) · until 07:39 more |
| Vara | Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Mina (Pisces), Moon: Simha (Leo) |
Changes during the day
| from 07:39 | tithi Shukla-triodashi |
|---|---|
| from 07:39 | karana Kaulava |
| from 11:09 | yoga Ganda |
| from 12:15 | nakshatra Purva-Phalguni |
| from 20:58 | karana Taitila |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 05:24 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 06:01 |
| Noon | 12:33 |
| Sunset | 19:06 |
| End of twilight | 19:44 |
| Moonrise | 15:58 |
| Moonset | 04:53 |
| Day length | 13 h 04 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 3, average — 9, bad — 1
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 07:39 | from 12:15 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Magha (06:01–12:15) is good for sowing, for root crops.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Phalguni (12:15–19:06) is good for root crops.
Festivals and periods
Pradosha Vrat · Shiva
A fast dedicated to Shiva on the thirteenth lunar day (Trayodashi) of both halves of the month. The decisive time is the evening twilight (Pradosha), when, according to legend, Shiva dances on Mount Kailash: in the evening Shiva Puja and abhisheka of the lingam are performed.
Rule: pradosha vyapini: 3 muhurtas after sunset, 19:06–21:17
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
- Kharmas
Muhurta
Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:01–07:39
Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:39–05:59 (02.04)
Anandadi: Chara 06:01–12:15 Anandadi: Sthira 12:15–05:59 (02.04)
- Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Magha
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 04:34–05:17 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:45–15:37 |
| Godhuli | 19:06–19:28 |
| Pradosha | 19:06–21:17 |
| Nishitha | 00:11–00:54 (02.04) |
| Amrita Kalam | 09:33–11:21 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 12:34–14:12 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 07:39–09:18 |
| Gulika Kalam | 10:56–12:34 |
| Dur Muhurta | 12:08–13:00 |
| Varjyam | 21:17–23:06 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 06:01–06:26, 07:19–19:06
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | average 06:01–06:26, 07:19–19:06 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails | average 06:01–06:26, 07:19–14:14, 17:15–19:06 |
| Cutting toenails | average 06:01–06:26, 07:19–19:06 |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 06:01–06:26, 07:19–19:06 |
Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Magha until 12:15, Purva-Phalguni from 12:15; tithi Shukla-dvadashi until 07:39, Shukla-triodashi from 07:39; lagna Mina 06:01, Mesha 06:26, Vrishabha 07:19, Mithuna 08:49, Karka 11:16, Simha 14:14, Kanya 17:15
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Magha (until 12:15) — loss of property; Purva-Phalguni (from 12:15) — ill health; Wednesday — favour of the authorities.
Cautions:
- The Muhurta Chintamani warns: whoever shaves in Magha nakshatra 4 times a year puts their life in danger — frequent haircuts in this nakshatra are best avoided.
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Ordinary day · score S = 0
Auspicious and inauspicious factors are balanced: a day for routine matters; important matters are best timed for favourable days.
+1 Anandadi: Chara 06:01–12:15+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 07:39–05:59 (02.04)0 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:01–07:390 Kharmas0 Yoga Ganda 11:09–13:39−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 06:01–12:15−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:39–05:59 (02.04)
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Ordinary day — pros: Auspicious weekday, Auspicious tithi; cons: Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi), Rikta tithi |
|---|---|
| Month | Chaitra (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Manmatha (No. 29) · Shaka 1937 · Vikram 2072 more |
| Period | Kharmas |
| Festivals | Mahavir Jayanti |
At sunrise 05:59
| Tithi | 13Shukla-triodashi (Jaya, God of Love) · until 10:16 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Purva-Phalguni, pada 3 (fierce, Bhaga (Share, Distributor) - god of wealth and family, Venus) · until 15:21 more |
| Yoga | Ganda (“danger, knot”, inauspicious) · until 12:10 more |
| Karana | Taitila (movable) · until 10:16 more |
| Vara | Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Mina (Pisces), Moon: Simha (Leo) |
Changes during the day
| from 10:16 | tithi Shukla-chaturdashi |
|---|---|
| from 10:16 | karana Gara |
| from 12:10 | yoga Vriddhi |
| from 15:21 | nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni |
| from 23:33 | karana Vanija |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 05:21 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 05:59 |
| Noon | 12:33 |
| Sunset | 19:08 |
| End of twilight | 19:46 |
| Moonrise | 17:03 |
| Moonset | 05:13 |
| Day length | 13 h 09 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 3, average — 8, bad — 2
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 10:16 | from 15:21 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Phalguni (05:59–15:21) is good for root crops.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Phalguni (15:21–19:08) is good for sowing.
- Shukla-chaturdashi 10:16–19:08: according to the Kalaprakashika, ploughing on Chaturdashi puts the owner’s life in danger.
Festivals and periods
Mahavir Jayanti · Mahavira
The birthday of Mahavira, the twenty-fourth Tirthankara of the Jains: processions, ritual bathing of images and charity.
Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 07:39 (01.04)–10:16
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
- Kharmas
Muhurta
Ravi Yoga 15:21–05:56 (03.04)
Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 10:16–05:56 (03.04) Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 15:21–05:56 (03.04)
Anandadi: Matanga 15:21–05:56 (03.04) Anandadi: Gada 05:59–15:21
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 04:32–05:15 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:07–13:00 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:45–15:38 |
| Godhuli | 19:08–19:30 |
| Pradosha | 19:08–21:18 |
| Nishitha | 00:11–00:54 (03.04) |
| Amrita Kalam | 08:08–09:56 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 14:12–15:51 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 05:59–07:37 |
| Gulika Kalam | 09:16–10:55 |
| Dur Muhurta | 10:22–11:15, 15:38–16:30 |
| Varjyam | 23:27–01:15 (03.04) |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 05:59–10:16
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 05:59–10:16 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails | average 05:59–06:22, 07:15–10:16 |
| Cutting toenails | average 05:59–10:16 |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 05:59–14:10, 15:21–19:08 |
Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Purva-Phalguni until 15:21, Uttara-Phalguni from 15:21; tithi Shukla-triodashi until 10:16, Shukla-chaturdashi from 10:16; lagna Mina 05:59, Mesha 06:22, Vrishabha 07:15, Mithuna 08:45, Karka 11:12, Simha 14:10, Kanya 17:11
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Purva-Phalguni (until 15:21) — ill health; Uttara-Phalguni (from 15:21) — destruction of all diseases; Thursday — success.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Shukla-chaturdashi 10:16–19:08: 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 Uttara-Phalguni nakshatra 4 times a year puts their life in danger — frequent haircuts in this nakshatra are best avoided.
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Ordinary day · score S = −2
Auspicious and inauspicious factors are balanced: a day for routine matters; important matters are best timed for favourable days.
+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 05:59–10:16+1 Ravi Yoga 15:21–05:56 (03.04)+1 Yoga Vriddhi 12:10–05:56 (03.04)0 Anandadi: Matanga 15:21–05:56 (03.04)0 Auspicious nakshatra 15:21–05:56 (03.04)0 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 15:21–05:56 (03.04) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Kharmas−1 Anandadi: Gada 05:59–15:21−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 05:59–15:21−1 Rikta tithi 10:16–05:56 (03.04)−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 10:16–05:56 (03.04)
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Ordinary day — pros: Ravi Yoga, Anandadi: Shubha; cons: Rikta tithi, Eclipse nearby |
|---|---|
| Month | Chaitra (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Manmatha (No. 29) · Shaka 1937 · Vikram 2072 more |
| Period | Kharmas |
| Festivals | Purnima Vrat |
At sunrise 05:56
| Tithi | 14Shukla-chaturdashi (Rikta, Kali) · until 12:47 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Uttara-Phalguni, pada 3 (fixed, Aryaman (Lord of Hospitality), Sun) · until 18:20 more |
| Yoga | Vriddhi (“growth, increase”, auspicious) · until 13:06 more |
| Karana | Vanija (movable) · until 12:47 more |
| Vara | Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Mina (Pisces), Moon: Kanya (Virgo) |
Changes during the day
| from 12:47 | tithi Purnima |
|---|---|
| from 12:47 | karana Vishti |
| from 13:06 | yoga Dhruva |
| from 18:20 | nakshatra Hasta |
| from 01:58 (04.04) | karana Bava |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 05:18 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 05:56 |
| Noon | 12:33 |
| Sunset | 19:10 |
| End of twilight | 19:48 |
| Moonrise | 18:09 |
| Moonset | 05:33 |
| Day length | 13 h 14 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 12:47 | from 18:20 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Phalguni (05:56–18:20) is good for sowing.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Hasta (18:20–19:10) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
- Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 12:47–19:10: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
- Shukla-chaturdashi 05:56–12:47: according to the Kalaprakashika, ploughing on Chaturdashi puts the owner’s life in danger.
Festivals and periods
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), 12:47–13:53
the tithi covers the decisive time on both days — the first is chosen by rule
Purnima at sunrise (holy bath, charity): 4.04
- Kharmas
Muhurta
Ravi Yoga 05:56–18:20
Anandadi: Shubha 05:56–18:20 Anandadi: Amrita 18:20–05:54 (04.04)
- Bhadra in the netherworld: 12:47–01:58 (04.04); Bhadra Puchha 21:20–22:39; Bhadra Mukha 22:39–00:50 (04.04)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 04:30–05:13 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:07–13:00 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:46–15:38 |
| Godhuli | 19:10–19:32 |
| Pradosha | 19:10–21:19 |
| Nishitha | 00:10–00:53 (04.04) |
| Amrita Kalam | 10:14–12:02 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 10:54–12:33 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 15:52–17:31 |
| Gulika Kalam | 07:35–09:15 |
| Dur Muhurta | 08:35–09:28, 13:00–13:53 |
| Varjyam | 03:42–05:29 (04.04) |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | no suitable window — see the prohibitions below |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | no suitable window — see the prohibitions below |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 12:47–14:06, 17:07–19:10 |
Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni until 18:20, Hasta from 18:20; tithi Shukla-chaturdashi until 12:47, Purnima from 12:47; lagna Mina 05:56, Mesha 06:18, Vrishabha 07:11, Mithuna 08:41, Karka 11:08, Simha 14:06, Kanya 17:07
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Uttara-Phalguni (until 18:20) — destruction of all diseases; Hasta (from 18:20) — imparting radiance (to the person); Friday — universal respect.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Shukla-chaturdashi 05:56–12:47: a Rikta and Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
- Purnima 12:47–19:10: 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.
- 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.
+2 Ravi Yoga 05:56–18:20+1 Anandadi: Shubha 05:56–18:20+1 Auspicious nakshatra 05:56–18:20+1 Yoga Vriddhi 05:56–13:06+1 Auspicious weekday0 Kharmas−1 Vishti (Bhadra) 12:47–01:58 (04.04)−1 Eclipse nearby−2 Rikta tithi 05:56–12:47
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Unfavourable day — Anandadi: Mrityu, Yamaghanta |
|---|---|
| Month | Chaitra (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Manmatha (No. 29) · Shaka 1937 · Vikram 2072 more |
| Period | Kharmas |
| Festivals | Hanuman Jayanti · Chaitra Purnima (Chitra Pournami) · Lunar eclipse, total (not visible here) |
At sunrise 05:54
| Tithi | 15Purnima (Purna, Vishvedevas) · until 15:05 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Hasta, pada 2 (light, Savitar (Animating, Awakening), Moon) · until 21:05 more |
| Yoga | Dhruva (“fixed, constant (the Pole Star)”, auspicious) · until 13:52 more |
| Karana | Bava (movable) · until 15:05 more |
| Vara | Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Mina (Pisces), Moon: Kanya (Virgo) |
Changes during the day
| from 13:52 | yoga Vyaghata |
|---|---|
| from 15:05 | tithi Krishna-pratipat |
| from 15:05 | karana Balava |
| from 21:05 | nakshatra Chitra |
| from 04:07 (05.04) | karana Kaulava |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 05:16 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 05:54 |
| Noon | 12:32 |
| Sunset | 19:12 |
| End of twilight | 19:50 |
| Moonrise | 19:16 |
| Moonset | 05:53 |
| Day length | 13 h 18 min |
Sky
| Full moon (Purnima) | 15:05 |
|---|---|
| Lunar eclipse, total | greatest eclipse 15:00, magnitude 1.001 |
| Phases | Penumbral eclipse begins 12:01 Partial eclipse begins 13:15 Total eclipse begins 14:57 Total eclipse ends 15:02 Partial eclipse ends 16:44 Penumbral eclipse ends 17:59 |
| Visibility | not visible here (below the horizon) |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 7, average — 5, bad — 1
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 15:05 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Hasta (05:54–19:12) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Festivals and periods
Hanuman Jayanti · Hanuman
The birthday of Hanuman (in the northern tradition — on the full moon of Chaitra, at sunrise). Devotees read the Hanuman Chalisa and the Sundara Kanda and offer Hanuman sindoor and oil; in South India his birthday is celebrated on other days.
Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 12:47 (03.04)–15:05
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Chaitra Purnima (Chitra Pournami) · Chandra (the Moon)
The full moon of the month of Chaitra. A holy bath is taken and charity is given; in North India, Hanuman Jayanti is celebrated on this day.
Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 12:47 (03.04)–15:05
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Fast on the eve (Purnima Vrat): 3.04
- Kharmas
Muhurta
Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:54–15:05 Yamaghanta 05:54–21:05
Anandadi: Mrityu 05:54–21:05 Anandadi: Kana 21:05–05:51 (05.04)
- Gandanta (tithi): 14:39–15:31
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 04:28–05:11 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:06–13:00 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:46–15:39 |
| Godhuli | 19:12–19:34 |
| Pradosha | 19:12–21:20 |
| Nishitha | 00:10–00:53 (05.04) |
| Amrita Kalam | 14:24–16:11 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 09:13–10:53 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 14:13–15:53 |
| Gulika Kalam | 05:54–07:33 |
| Dur Muhurta | 05:54–06:47, 06:47–07:40 |
| Varjyam | none on this day |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 17:03–19:12
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | average 17:03–19:12 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average 17:03–19:12 |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 05:54–06:14, 07:07–14:02, 17:03–19:12 |
Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Hasta; tithi Purnima until 15:05, Krishna-pratipat from 15:05; lagna Mina 05:54, Mesha 06:14, Vrishabha 07:07, Mithuna 08:37, Karka 11:04, Simha 14:02, Kanya 17:03
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Hasta — imparting radiance (to the person); Saturday — decline of physical strength.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Purnima 05:54–15:05: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Unfavourable day · score S = −8
A strict prohibition (a visible eclipse; Visha Yoga of the weekday, tithi and nakshatra; Amrita Siddhi turned to poison; Yamaghanta; the Anandadi yoga Mrityu) or a total score of -7 or lower: any new undertakings are best postponed.
Strict prohibition: Anandadi: Mrityu, Yamaghanta, many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower)
+1 Auspicious nakshatra 05:54–21:05+1 Yoga Dhruva 05:54–13:520 Auspicious tithi 15:05–05:51 (05.04)0 Kharmas0 Yoga Vyaghata 13:52–17:32−1 Eclipse (not visible here)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:54–15:05−3 Anandadi: Mrityu 05:54–21:05−3 Yamaghanta 05:54–21:05
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Ordinary day — pros: Anandadi: Padma, Auspicious nakshatra; cons: Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi), Eclipse nearby |
|---|---|
| Month | Chaitra (amanta) · Vaishakha (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Manmatha (No. 29) · Shaka 1937 · Vikram 2072 more |
| Period | Kharmas |
At sunrise 05:51
| Tithi | 1Krishna-pratipat (Nanda, Brahma) · until 17:04 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Chitra, pada 2 (soft, Tvashtri (Heavenly Architect) or Vishwakarma (Vastu God), Mars) · until 23:31 more |
| Yoga | Vyaghata (“crushing blow”, inauspicious) · until 14:24 more |
| Karana | Kaulava (movable) · until 17:04 more |
| Vara | Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Mina (Pisces), Moon: Kanya (Virgo) |
Changes during the day
| from 14:24 | yoga Harshana |
|---|---|
| from 17:04 | tithi Krishna-dvitya |
| from 17:04 | karana Taitila |
| from 23:31 | nakshatra Swati |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 05:13 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 05:51 |
| Noon | 12:32 |
| Sunset | 19:14 |
| End of twilight | 19:53 |
| Moonrise | 20:23 |
| Moonset | 06:14 |
| Day length | 13 h 23 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 0, average — 12, bad — 1
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 17:04 |
|---|
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, Chitra (05:51–19:14) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Festivals and periods
- Kharmas
Muhurta
Dwipushkar Yoga 17:04–23:31
Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:51–17:04
Anandadi: Padma 05:51–23:31 Anandadi: Lumbaka 23:31–05:48 (06.04)
Dwipushkar Yoga: The same combination of weekday (Sun, Tue or Sat) and Bhadra tithi (2, 7 or 12), but with the nakshatra Mrigashirsha, Chitra or Dhanishtha. The result repeats twice: good for acquisitions, bad for losses, loans and funerals.
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 04:26–05:08 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:06–12:59 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:46–15:40 |
| Godhuli | 19:14–19:35 |
| Pradosha | 19:14–21:21 |
| Nishitha | 00:10–00:52 (06.04) |
| Amrita Kalam | 16:28–18:14 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 17:34–19:14 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 12:33–14:13 |
| Gulika Kalam | 15:53–17:34 |
| Dur Muhurta | 17:27–18:21 |
| Varjyam | 05:54–07:39, 05:36–07:20 (06.04) |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 05:51–06:10, 07:03–13:58, 16:59–19:14
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | average 05:51–06:10, 07:03–13:58, 16:59–19:14 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average 05:51–06:10, 07:03–13:58, 16:59–19:14 |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 05:51–06:10, 07:03–13:58, 16:59–19:14 |
Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Chitra; tithi Krishna-pratipat until 17:04, Krishna-dvitya from 17:04; lagna Mina 05:51, Mesha 06:10, Vrishabha 07:03, Mithuna 08:34, Karka 11:00, Simha 13:58, Kanya 16:59
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Chitra — improvement of well-being; Sunday — physical well-being.
Cautions:
- Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Ordinary day · score S = 0
Auspicious and inauspicious factors are balanced: a day for routine matters; important matters are best timed for favourable days.
+1 Anandadi: Padma 05:51–23:31+1 Auspicious nakshatra 05:51–23:31+1 Auspicious tithi 05:51–17:040 Yoga Harshana 14:24–05:48 (06.04)0 Dwipushkar Yoga 17:04–23:310 Kharmas0 Surya Dagdha tithi 17:04–05:48 (06.04)−1 Eclipse nearby−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:51–17:04
| Summary | Ordinary day — pros: Anandadi: Chhatra, Auspicious nakshatra; cons: Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi), Surya Dagdha tithi |
|---|---|
| Month | Chaitra (amanta) · Vaishakha (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Manmatha (No. 29) · Shaka 1937 · Vikram 2072 more |
| Period | Kharmas |
At sunrise 05:48
| Tithi | 2Krishna-dvitya (Bhadra, Vidhatr) · until 18:40 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Swati, pada 1 (movable, Waiu (Wind), Rahu) · until 01:34 (07.04) more |
| Yoga | Harshana (“delighting”, auspicious) · until 14:39 more |
| Karana | Taitila (movable) · until 05:55 more |
| Vara | Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Mina (Pisces), Moon: Tula (Libra) |
Changes during the day
| from 05:55 | karana Gara |
|---|---|
| from 14:39 | yoga Vajra |
| from 18:40 | tithi Krishna-tritya |
| from 18:40 | karana Vanija |
| from 01:34 (07.04) | nakshatra Vishakha |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 05:10 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 05:48 |
| Noon | 12:32 |
| Sunset | 19:16 |
| End of twilight | 19:55 |
| Moonrise | 21:30 |
| Moonset | 06:38 |
| Day length | 13 h 27 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 9, average — 3, bad — 1
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 18:40 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Swati (05:48–19:16) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Festivals and periods
- Kharmas
Muhurta
Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:48–18:40 Yamaghanta 01:34–05:46 (07.04)
Anandadi: Chhatra 05:48–01:34 (07.04) Anandadi: Mitra 01:34–05:46 (07.04)
- Surya Dagdha tithi: Krishna-dvitya
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 04:24–05:06 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:05–12:59 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:47–15:41 |
| Godhuli | 19:16–19:37 |
| Pradosha | 19:16–21:22 |
| Nishitha | 00:10–00:52 (07.04) |
| Amrita Kalam | 16:01–17:45 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 07:29–09:10 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 10:51–12:32 |
| Gulika Kalam | 14:13–15:54 |
| Dur Muhurta | 12:59–13:53, 15:41–16:35 |
| Varjyam | 05:36–07:20 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: good 18:40–19:16
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 | good 18:40–19:16 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails | average throughout the daytime |
| Cutting toenails | good 18:40–19:16 |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 05:48–06:06, 07:00–13:54, 16:55–19:16 |
Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Swati; tithi Krishna-dvitya until 18:40, Krishna-tritya from 18:40; lagna Mina 05:48, Mesha 06:06, Vrishabha 07:00, Mithuna 08:30, Karka 10:56, Simha 13:54, Kanya 16:55
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Swati — relief from all suffering; Monday — clear, bright complexion.
Cautions:
- Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
- Monday: according to the Kalaprakashika, it is good for a haircut only during the waxing Moon.
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Ordinary day · score S = +2
Auspicious and inauspicious factors are balanced: a day for routine matters; important matters are best timed for favourable days.
+1 Anandadi: Chhatra 05:48–01:34 (07.04)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 05:48–01:34 (07.04)+1 Yoga Harshana 05:48–14:39+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 05:48–18:400 Kharmas0 Yoga Vajra 14:39–15:51−1 Surya Dagdha tithi 05:48–18:40−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:48–18:40
| Summary | Ordinary day — pros: Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Anandadi: Shrivatsa; cons: Vishti (Bhadra), Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn) |
|---|---|
| Month | Chaitra (amanta) · Vaishakha (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Manmatha (No. 29) · Shaka 1937 · Vikram 2072 more |
| Period | Kharmas |
| Festivals | Angaraki Chaturthi (Vikata) |
At sunrise 05:46
| Tithi | 3Krishna-tritya (Jaya, Vishnu) · until 19:50 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Vishakha, pada 1 (mixed, Indra and Agni, Jupiter) · until 03:12 (08.04) more |
| Yoga | Vajra (“diamond, thunderbolt”, inauspicious) · until 14:35 more |
| Karana | Vanija (movable) · until 07:18 more |
| Vara | Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Mina (Pisces), Moon: Tula (Libra) |
Changes during the day
| from 07:18 | karana Vishti |
|---|---|
| from 14:35 | yoga Siddhi |
| from 19:50 | tithi Krishna-chaturti |
| from 19:50 | karana Bava |
| from 03:12 (08.04) | nakshatra Anuradha |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 05:07 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 05:46 |
| Noon | 12:31 |
| Sunset | 19:18 |
| End of twilight | 19:57 |
| Moonrise | 22:37 |
| Moonset | 07:05 |
| Day length | 13 h 32 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 4, average — 7, bad — 2
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise |
|---|
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 (05:46–19:18) is good for sowing, for root crops.
- Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 07:18–19:18: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Festivals and periods
Angaraki Chaturthi (Vikata) · Ganesha
A Sankashti falling on a Tuesday — the day of Mars (Angaraka) — is the most favourable of all Sankashtis: a fast on this day is equated with observing every Sankashti of the year.
Rule: at moonrise, 22:37
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
- Kharmas
Muhurta
Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:46–19:50
Anandadi: Shrivatsa 05:46–03:12 (08.04) Anandadi: Vajra 03:12–05:43 (08.04)
- Bhadra in the netherworld: 07:18–19:50; Bhadra Puchha 15:26–16:41; Bhadra Mukha 16:41–18:47
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 04:22–05:04 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:05–12:59 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:47–15:42 |
| Godhuli | 19:18–19:39 |
| Pradosha | 19:18–21:23 |
| Nishitha | 00:10–00:52 (08.04) |
| Amrita Kalam | 17:48–19:31 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 15:55–17:37 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 09:09–10:50 |
| Gulika Kalam | 12:32–14:14 |
| Dur Muhurta | 08:28–09:22, 23:28–00:10 (08.04) |
| Varjyam | 07:33–09:16 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 05:46–06:02, 06:56–13:51, 16:51–19:18
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 05:46–06:02, 06:56–13:51, 16:51–19:18 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails | bad throughout the daytime |
| Cutting toenails | average 05:46–06:02, 06:56–13:51, 16:51–19:18 |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 05:46–06:02, 06:56–13:51, 16:51–19:18 |
Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Vishakha; tithi Krishna-tritya; lagna Mina 05:46, Mesha 06:02, Vrishabha 06:56, Mithuna 08:26, Karka 10:52, Simha 13:51, Kanya 16:51
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Vishakha — loss of money; Tuesday — harm to longevity.
Cautions:
- Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Ordinary day · score S = +2
Auspicious and inauspicious factors are balanced: a day for routine matters; important matters are best timed for favourable days.
+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:46–19:50+1 Anandadi: Shrivatsa 05:46–03:12 (08.04)+1 Auspicious tithi 05:46–19:50+1 Yoga Siddhi 14:35–05:43 (08.04)0 Kharmas−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−2 Vishti (Bhadra) 07:18–19:50
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Best day — Amrita Siddhi Yoga, Yoga Siddhi; auspicious time — until 14:09 |
|---|---|
| Month | Chaitra (amanta) · Vaishakha (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Manmatha (No. 29) · Shaka 1937 · Vikram 2072 more |
| Period | Kharmas |
At sunrise 05:43
| Tithi | 4Krishna-chaturti (Rikta, Yama) · until 20:31 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Anuradha, pada 1 (soft, Mitra (Friend), Saturn) · until 04:21 (09.04) more |
| Yoga | Siddhi (“success, accomplishment”, auspicious) · until 14:09 more |
| Karana | Bava (movable) · until 08:14 more |
| Vara | Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Mina (Pisces), Moon: Vrischika (Scorpio) |
Changes during the day
| from 08:14 | karana Balava |
|---|---|
| from 14:09 | yoga Vyatipata |
| from 20:31 | tithi Krishna-panchami |
| from 20:31 | karana Kaulava |
| from 04:21 (09.04) | nakshatra Jyestha |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 05:05 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 05:43 |
| Noon | 12:31 |
| Sunset | 19:20 |
| End of twilight | 19:59 |
| Moonrise | 23:40 |
| Moonset | 07:37 |
| Day length | 13 h 37 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 0, average — 12, bad — 1
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Anuradha (05:43–19:20) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Festivals and periods
- Kharmas
Muhurta
Amrita Siddhi Yoga 05:43–04:21 (09.04) Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 05:43–04:21 (09.04)
Anandadi: Saumya 05:43–04:21 (09.04) Anandadi: Dhwanksha 04:21–05:41 (09.04)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 04:20–05:02 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:48–15:42 |
| Godhuli | 19:20–19:41 |
| Pradosha | 19:20–21:24 |
| Nishitha | 00:10–00:51 (09.04) |
| Amrita Kalam | 17:27–19:07 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 12:32–14:14 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 07:25–09:07 |
| Gulika Kalam | 10:50–12:32 |
| Dur Muhurta | 12:05–12:59 |
| Varjyam | 07:23–09:04 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | no suitable window — see the prohibitions below |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | no suitable window — see the prohibitions below |
| Bathing, washing hair | average throughout the daytime |
Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Anuradha; tithi Krishna-chaturti; lagna Mina 05:43, Mesha 05:58, Vrishabha 06:52, Mithuna 08:22, Karka 10:48, Simha 13:47, Kanya 16:48
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”); Wednesday — favour of the authorities.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Krishna-chaturti 05:43–19:20: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
- Vyatipata 14:09–19:20: auspicious undertakings, including haircuts, are avoided during this yoga (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Cautions:
- The Muhurta Chintamani warns: whoever shaves in Anuradha nakshatra 3 times a year puts their life in danger — frequent haircuts in this nakshatra are best avoided.
- Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Best day · score S = +6
The total of auspicious factors is high and there are no prohibitions: suitable for important undertakings.
Auspicious time ends by 14:09
+4 Amrita Siddhi Yoga 05:43–04:21 (09.04)+2 Yoga Siddhi 05:43–14:09+1 Anandadi: Saumya 05:43–04:21 (09.04)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 05:43–04:21 (09.04)+1 Auspicious weekday0 Kharmas−1 Vyatipata 14:09–05:41 (09.04)−2 Rikta tithi 05:43–20:31
| Summary | Avoid starting important matters — Vyatipata, Fierce or sharp nakshatra |
|---|---|
| Month | Chaitra (amanta) · Vaishakha (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Manmatha (No. 29) · Shaka 1937 · Vikram 2072 more |
| Period | Kharmas |
At sunrise 05:41
| Tithi | 5Krishna-panchami (Purna, Soma) · until 20:41 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Jyestha, pada 1 (sharp, Indra (Leader of the Gods), Mercury) · until 04:59 (10.04) more Gandamula |
| Yoga | Vyatipata (“calamity, downfall”, inauspicious) · until 13:19 more |
| Karana | Kaulava (movable) · until 08:40 more |
| Vara | Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Mina (Pisces), Moon: Vrischika (Scorpio) |
Changes during the day
| from 08:40 | karana Taitila |
|---|---|
| from 13:19 | yoga Variyana |
| from 20:41 | tithi Krishna-shashti |
| from 20:41 | karana Gara |
| from 04:59 (10.04) | nakshatra Mula |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 05:02 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 05:41 |
| Noon | 12:31 |
| Sunset | 19:22 |
| End of twilight | 20:01 |
| Moonrise | none |
| Moonset | 08:16 |
| Day length | 13 h 41 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 |
|---|
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 (05:41–19:22) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Festivals and periods
- Kharmas
Muhurta
Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:41–20:41 Ravi Yoga 04:59–05:38 (10.04)
Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 20:41–05:38 (10.04)
Anandadi: Kaladanda 05:41–04:59 (10.04) Anandadi: Dhumra 04:59–05:38 (10.04)
- Gandanta (tithi): 20:17–21:05
- Gandanta (nakshatra): 22:52–11:04 (10.04)
- Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Jyestha
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 04:18–04:59 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:04–12:59 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:48–15:43 |
| Godhuli | 19:22–19:43 |
| Pradosha | 19:22–21:25 |
| Nishitha | 00:10–00:51 (10.04) |
| Amrita Kalam | 19:57–21:36 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 14:14–15:57 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 05:41–07:23 |
| Gulika Kalam | 09:06–10:49 |
| Dur Muhurta | 10:15–11:09, 15:43–16:38 |
| Varjyam | 10:06–11:44 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 13:19–19:22
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | average 13:19–19:22 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average 13:19–19:22 |
| Bathing, washing hair | average throughout the daytime |
Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Jyestha; tithi Krishna-panchami; lagna Mina 05:41, Mesha 05:54, Vrishabha 06:48, Mithuna 08:18, Karka 10:44, Simha 13:43, Kanya 16:44
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Jyestha — loss (reduction) of landed property (real estate); Thursday — success.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Vyatipata 05:41–13:19: auspicious undertakings, including haircuts, are avoided during this yoga (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Cautions:
- Jyeshtha: favourable for shaving according to the Muhurta Chintamani and B. V. Raman (the rating above follows the Kalaprakashika, where it is avoided).
- Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Avoid starting important matters · score S = −1
There is a mild prohibition (Amavasya, Krishna Chaturdashi, Bhadra on earth, Vyatipata, Vaidhriti, kshaya tithi, Sankranti, Ashubha Yoga) or the total score is -3 or lower: the day is unfavourable for important new matters, but suitable for fasting, prayer and everyday work.
Avoid starting important matters: Vyatipata
+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:41–20:41+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 05:41–20:410 Yoga Variyana 13:19–05:38 (10.04)0 Kharmas−1 Anandadi: Kaladanda 05:41–04:59 (10.04)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 05:41–04:59 (10.04)−3 Vyatipata 05:41–13:19
| Summary | Favourable day — Ravi Yoga, Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi); auspicious time — after 11:04; auspicious time — until 12:05 |
|---|---|
| Month | Chaitra (amanta) · Vaishakha (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Manmatha (No. 29) · Shaka 1937 · Vikram 2072 more |
| Period | Kharmas |
At sunrise 05:38
| Tithi | 6Krishna-shashti (Nanda, Kartikeya) · until 20:19 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Mula, pada 1 (sharp, Nirriti (Goddess of Destruction or Alakshmi), Ketu) · until 05:06 (11.04) more Gandamula |
| Yoga | Variyana (“excellent, best”, auspicious) · until 12:05 more |
| Karana | Gara (movable) · until 08:34 more |
| Vara | Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Mina (Pisces), Moon: Dhanu (Sagittarius) |
Changes during the day
| from 08:34 | karana Vanija |
|---|---|
| from 12:05 | yoga Parigha |
| from 20:19 | tithi Krishna-saptami |
| from 20:19 | karana Vishti |
| from 05:06 (11.04) | nakshatra Purva-Ashadha |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 04:59 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 05:38 |
| Noon | 12:31 |
| Sunset | 19:24 |
| End of twilight | 20:03 |
| Moonrise | 00:39 |
| Moonset | 09:04 |
| Day length | 13 h 46 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 3, average — 9, bad — 1
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise |
|---|
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 (05:38–19:24) is good for sowing, for root crops.
Festivals and periods
- Kharmas
Muhurta
Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:38–20:19 Ravi Yoga 05:38–05:06 (11.04)
Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 20:19–05:06 (11.04) Krakacha Yoga 20:19–05:36 (11.04) Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 20:19–05:36 (11.04)
Anandadi: Sthira 05:38–05:06 (11.04) Anandadi: Vardhamana 05:06–05:36 (11.04)
- Bhadra in the netherworld: 20:19–07:56 (11.04); Bhadra Puchha 00:56–02:05 (11.04); Bhadra Mukha 02:05–04:01 (11.04)
- Gandanta (nakshatra): 22:52 (09.04)–11:04
- Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Mula
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 04:16–04:57 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:04–12:59 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:49–15:44 |
| Godhuli | 19:24–19:45 |
| Pradosha | 19:24–21:27 |
| Nishitha | 00:10–00:50 (11.04) |
| Amrita Kalam | 22:40–00:16 (11.04) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 10:48–12:31 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 15:58–17:41 |
| Gulika Kalam | 07:21–09:05 |
| Dur Muhurta | 08:23–09:18, 12:59–13:54 |
| Varjyam | 03:29–05:06 (11.04) |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 06:44–13:39, 16:40–19:24
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | average 06:44–13:39, 16:40–19:24 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average 06:44–13:39, 16:40–19:24 |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 06:44–13:39, 16:40–19:24 |
Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Mula; tithi Krishna-shashti; lagna Mina 05:38, Mesha 05:50, Vrishabha 06:44, Mithuna 08:14, Karka 10:40, Simha 13:39, Kanya 16:40
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Mula — ruin of the family; Friday — universal respect.
Cautions:
- Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
- Friday: B. V. Raman advises against cutting nails (the rating above is the site’s summary, which uses the same weekdays for nails as for haircuts, so Friday counts as auspicious).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Favourable day · score S = +4
Auspicious factors outweigh inauspicious ones: ordinary matters can be started.
Auspicious time begins after 11:04
Auspicious time ends by 12:05
+2 Ravi Yoga 05:38–05:06 (11.04)+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:38–20:19+1 Anandadi: Sthira 05:38–05:06 (11.04)+1 Yoga Variyana 05:38–12:05+1 Auspicious weekday0 Kharmas−1 Yoga Parigha 12:05–23:14−1 Gandanta 05:38–11:04−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 05:38–05:06 (11.04)
| Summary | Avoid starting important matters — Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Fierce or sharp nakshatra |
|---|---|
| Month | Chaitra (amanta) · Vaishakha (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Manmatha (No. 29) · Shaka 1937 · Vikram 2072 more |
| Period | Kharmas |
| Festivals | Kalashtami |
At sunrise 05:36
| Tithi | 7Krishna-saptami (Bhadra, Indra) · until 19:24 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Purva-Ashadha, pada 1 (fierce, Varuna, Venus) · until 04:40 (12.04) more |
| Yoga | Parigha (“bolt, barrier”, inauspicious) · until 10:24 more |
| Karana | Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 07:56 more |
| Vara | Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Mina (Pisces), Moon: Dhanu (Sagittarius) |
Changes during the day
| from 07:56 | karana Bava |
|---|---|
| from 10:24 | yoga Shiva |
| from 19:24 | tithi Krishna-ashtami |
| from 19:24 | karana Balava |
| from 04:40 (12.04) | nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 04:57 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 05:36 |
| Noon | 12:30 |
| Sunset | 19:26 |
| End of twilight | 20:06 |
| Moonrise | 01:32 |
| Moonset | 10:02 |
| Day length | 13 h 50 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 19:24 |
|---|
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 (05:36–19:26) is good for root crops.
- Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 05:36–07:56: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
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, 19:26–21:28
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
- Kharmas
Muhurta
Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:36–19:24
Anandadi: Matanga 05:36–04:40 (12.04) Anandadi: Rakshasa 04:40–05:33 (12.04)
- Bhadra in the netherworld: 20:19 (10.04)–07:56; Bhadra Puchha 00:56–02:05; Bhadra Mukha 02:05–04:01
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 04:14–04:55 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:03–12:59 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:49–15:45 |
| Godhuli | 19:26–19:47 |
| Pradosha | 19:26–21:28 |
| Nishitha | 00:09–00:50 (12.04) |
| Amrita Kalam | 23:57–01:31 (12.04) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 09:03–10:47 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 14:15–15:59 |
| Gulika Kalam | 05:36–07:19 |
| Dur Muhurta | 05:36–06:31, 06:31–07:26 |
| Varjyam | 14:31–16:06 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 06:40–13:35, 16:36–19:24
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | average 06:40–13:35, 16:36–19:24 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average 06:40–13:35, 16:36–19:24 |
| Bathing, washing hair | average throughout the daytime |
Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Purva-Ashadha; tithi Krishna-saptami until 19:24, Krishna-ashtami from 19:24; lagna Mina 05:36, Mesha 05:46, Vrishabha 06:40, Mithuna 08:10, Karka 10:36, Simha 13:35, Kanya 16:36
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Purva-Ashadha — ruin of the family; Saturday — decline of physical strength.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Krishna-ashtami 19:24–19:26: 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 = −3
There is a mild prohibition (Amavasya, Krishna Chaturdashi, Bhadra on earth, Vyatipata, Vaidhriti, kshaya tithi, Sankranti, Ashubha Yoga) or the total score is -3 or lower: the day is unfavourable for important new matters, but suitable for fasting, prayer and everyday work.
+1 Anandadi: Matanga 05:36–04:40 (12.04)+1 Yoga Shiva 10:24–05:33 (12.04)0 Ashtami 19:24–05:33 (12.04)0 Kharmas0 Vishti (Bhadra) 05:36–07:56−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 05:36–04:40 (12.04)−2 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:36–19:24
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Best day — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Yoga Siddha; auspicious time — after 17:56 |
|---|---|
| Month | Chaitra (amanta) · Vaishakha (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Manmatha (No. 29) · Shaka 1937 · Vikram 2072 more |
| Period | Kharmas |
At sunrise 05:33
| Tithi | 8Krishna-ashtami (Jaya, Vasus) · until 17:56 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Uttara-Ashadha, pada 1 (fixed, Vishva-Deva (All Gods), Sun) · until 03:42 (13.04) more |
| Yoga | Shiva (“auspicious, benevolent”, auspicious) · until 08:18 more |
| Karana | Balava (movable) · until 06:44 more |
| Vara | Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Mina (Pisces), Moon: Dhanu (Sagittarius) |
Changes during the day
| from 06:44 | karana Kaulava |
|---|---|
| from 08:18 | yoga Siddha |
| from 17:56 | tithi Krishna-navami |
| from 17:56 | karana Taitila |
| from 03:42 (13.04) | nakshatra Shravana |
| from 05:01 (13.04) | karana Gara |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 04:54 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 05:33 |
| Noon | 12:30 |
| Sunset | 19:28 |
| End of twilight | 20:08 |
| Moonrise | 02:18 |
| Moonset | 11:08 |
| Day length | 13 h 55 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 2, average — 8, bad — 3
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 17:56 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Ashadha (05:33–19:28) is good for sowing.
Festivals and periods
- Kharmas
Muhurta
Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 05:33–03:42 (13.04)
Anandadi: Amrita 05:33–22:00 Anandadi: Musala 22:00–05:14 (13.04) Anandadi: Gada 05:14–05:31 (13.04)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 04:12–04:53 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:03–12:59 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:50–15:46 |
| Godhuli | 19:28–19:48 |
| Pradosha | 19:28–21:29 |
| Nishitha | 00:09–00:50 (13.04) |
| Amrita Kalam | 21:34–23:06 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 17:44–19:28 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 12:31–14:15 |
| Gulika Kalam | 16:00–17:44 |
| Dur Muhurta | 17:37–18:33 |
| Varjyam | 12:21–13:53 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | no suitable window — see the prohibitions below |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | no suitable window — see the prohibitions below |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 06:36–13:31, 16:32–19:28 |
Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha; tithi Krishna-ashtami until 17:56, Krishna-navami from 17:56; lagna Mina 05:33, Mesha 05:42, Vrishabha 06:36, Mithuna 08:06, Karka 10:33, Simha 13:31, Kanya 16:32
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Uttara-Ashadha — improved health; Sunday — physical well-being.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Krishna-ashtami 05:33–17:56: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
- Krishna-navami 17:56–19:28: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Cautions:
- Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Best day · score S = +6
The total of auspicious factors is high and there are no prohibitions: suitable for important undertakings.
Auspicious time begins after 17:56
+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 05:33–03:42 (13.04)+2 Yoga Siddha 08:18–05:31 (13.04)+1 Anandadi: Amrita 05:33–22:00+1 Auspicious nakshatra 05:33–03:42 (13.04)0 Kharmas−1 Ashtami 05:33–17:56
| Summary | Best day — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Yoga Siddha; auspicious time — after 15:58 |
|---|---|
| Month | Chaitra (amanta) · Vaishakha (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Manmatha (No. 29) · Shaka 1937 · Vikram 2072 more |
| Period | Kharmas |
At sunrise 05:31
| Tithi | 9Krishna-navami (Rikta, Serpent (Naga)) · until 15:58 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Shravana, pada 1 (movable, Shri Vishnu, Moon) · until 02:16 (14.04) more |
| Yoga | Siddha (“perfected, accomplished”, auspicious) · until 05:46 more |
| Karana | Gara (movable) · until 15:58 more |
| Vara | Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Mina (Pisces), Moon: Makara (Capricorn) |
Changes during the day
| from 05:46 | yoga Sadhya |
|---|---|
| from 15:58 | tithi Krishna-dashami |
| from 15:58 | karana Vanija |
| from 02:16 (14.04) | nakshatra Dhanishtha |
| from 02:48 (14.04) | karana Vishti |
| from 02:51 (14.04) | yoga Shubha |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 04:51 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 05:31 |
| Noon | 12:30 |
| Sunset | 19:30 |
| End of twilight | 20:10 |
| Moonrise | 02:56 |
| Moonset | 12:22 |
| Day length | 13 h 59 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 0, average — 11, bad — 2
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 15:58 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Shravana (05:31–19:30) is good for sowing.
Festivals and periods
- Kharmas
Muhurta
Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 05:31–02:16 (14.04) Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 02:16–05:28 (14.04)
Anandadi: Siddhi 05:31–02:16 (14.04) Anandadi: Shubha 02:16–05:28 (14.04)
- Bhadra in the netherworld: 02:48–13:23 (14.04); Bhadra Puchha 04:22–05:27 (14.04); Bhadra Mukha 05:27–07:15 (14.04)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 04:10–04:50 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:02–12:58 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:50–15:46 |
| Godhuli | 19:30–19:50 |
| Pradosha | 19:30–21:30 |
| Nishitha | 00:09–00:49 (14.04) |
| Amrita Kalam | 16:29–18:00 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 07:15–09:00 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 10:45–12:30 |
| Gulika Kalam | 14:15–16:00 |
| Dur Muhurta | 12:58–13:54, 15:46–16:42 |
| Varjyam | 07:28–08:58 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: good 16:28–19:30
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | good 16:28–19:30 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | good 16:28–19:30 |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 16:28–19:30 |
Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Shravana; tithi Krishna-navami until 15:58, Krishna-dashami from 15:58; lagna Mina 05:31, Mesha 05:39, Vrishabha 06:32, Mithuna 08:02, Karka 10:29, Simha 13:27, Kanya 16:28, Tula 19:28
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Shravana — bodily development (physical growth); Monday — clear, bright complexion.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Krishna-navami 05:31–15:58: 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).
- Monday: according to the Kalaprakashika, it is good for a haircut only during the waxing Moon.
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Best day · score S = +6
The total of auspicious factors is high and there are no prohibitions: suitable for important undertakings.
Auspicious time begins after 15:58
+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 05:31–02:16 (14.04)+2 Yoga Siddha 05:31–05:46+1 Anandadi: Siddhi 05:31–02:16 (14.04)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 05:31–02:16 (14.04)+1 Auspicious weekday0 Kharmas−2 Rikta tithi 05:31–15:58
| Summary | Unfavourable day — many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower), Sankranti day |
|---|---|
| Month | Chaitra (amanta) · Vaishakha (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Manmatha (No. 29) · Shaka 1937 · Vikram 2072 more |
| Period | Kharmas |
| Festivals | Mesha Sankranti (Vaisakhi, Vishu) |
At sunrise 05:28
| Tithi | 10Krishna-dashami (Purna, Dharma) · until 13:32 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Dhanishtha, pada 1 (movable, Vasu (kind) - 8 phenomena of nature, assistants of Indra, Mars) · until 00:24 (15.04) more |
| Yoga | Shubha (“goodness, happiness”, auspicious) · until 23:35 more |
| Karana | Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 13:32 more |
| Vara | Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Mina (Pisces), Moon: Makara (Capricorn) |
Changes during the day
| from 13:32 | tithi Krishna-ekadashi |
|---|---|
| from 13:32 | karana Bava |
| from 23:35 | yoga Shukla |
| from 00:10 (15.04) | karana Balava |
| from 00:24 (15.04) | nakshatra Shatabhisha |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 04:48 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 05:28 |
| Noon | 12:30 |
| Sunset | 19:32 |
| End of twilight | 20:12 |
| Moonrise | 03:29 |
| Moonset | 13:41 |
| Day length | 14 h 04 min |
Sky
| Mesha Sankranti | 11:17 — the Sun enters Mesha (Aries) |
|---|
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 2, average — 8, bad — 3
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 13:32 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 05:28–13:32: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Festivals and periods
Mesha Sankranti (Vaisakhi, Vishu) · Surya
The Sun enters the sidereal sign of Aries — the beginning of the solar year: Vaisakhi in Punjab (harvest festival and the founding of the Khalsa), Vishu in Kerala, Puthandu (Tamil New Year), Pana Sankranti in Odisha.
Rule: by the moment of Sankranti, 07:17–15:17
on the day the Sun enters the sign
- Kharmas
Muhurta
Krakacha Yoga 05:28–13:32 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 13:32–05:25 (15.04)
Anandadi: Utpata 05:28–00:24 (15.04) Anandadi: Mrityu 00:24–05:25 (15.04)
- Bhadra in the netherworld: 02:48–13:23; Bhadra Puchha 04:22–05:27; Bhadra Mukha 05:27–07:15
- Bhadra on earth: 13:23–13:32
- Agni Panchaka: 13:23–14:52 (18.04)
- Gandanta (tithi): 13:11–13:53
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 04:08–04:48 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:02–12:58 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:51–15:47 |
| Godhuli | 19:32–19:52 |
| Pradosha | 19:32–21:31 |
| Nishitha | 00:09–00:49 (15.04) |
| Amrita Kalam | 14:49–16:17 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 16:01–17:47 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 08:59–10:45 |
| Gulika Kalam | 12:30–14:16 |
| Dur Muhurta | 08:17–09:13, 23:30–00:09 (15.04) |
| Varjyam | 05:57–07:26 |
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 Tuesday; nakshatra Dhanishtha; tithi Krishna-dashami until 13:32, Krishna-ekadashi from 13:32; lagna Mina 05:28, Mesha 05:35, Vrishabha 06:28, Mithuna 07:58, Karka 10:25, Simha 13:23, Kanya 16:24, Tula 19:24
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Dhanishtha — longevity (increased vitality); Tuesday — harm to longevity.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Sankranti at 11:17 — a Parva day: no haircuts or shaving on this day (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
- Bhadra on earth 13:23–13:32: no shaving or haircuts during Vishti Karana (according to the Muhurta Chintamani, Bhadra does harm when it is on earth; in heaven and in the netherworld its influence on earth is weak).
Cautions:
- Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Unfavourable day · score S = −8
A strict prohibition (a visible eclipse; Visha Yoga of the weekday, tithi and nakshatra; Amrita Siddhi turned to poison; Yamaghanta; the Anandadi yoga Mrityu) or a total score of -7 or lower: any new undertakings are best postponed.
Strict prohibition: many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower)
Avoid starting important matters: Sankranti day
+2 Yoga Shubha 05:28–23:35+1 Auspicious nakshatra 05:28–00:24 (15.04)0 Kharmas0 Panchaka 13:23–05:25 (15.04)−1 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 13:32–05:25 (15.04)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Sankranti day−2 Vishti (Bhadra) 05:28–13:23−3 Anandadi: Utpata 05:28–00:24 (15.04)−3 Krakacha Yoga 05:28–13:32
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Best day — Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Anandadi: Manasa; auspicious time — after 10:44 |
|---|---|
| Month | Chaitra (amanta) · Vaishakha (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Manmatha (No. 29) · Shaka 1937 · Vikram 2072 more |
| Festivals | Varuthini Ekadashi |
At sunrise 05:25
| Tithi | 11Krishna-ekadashi (Nanda, Rudra) · until 10:44 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Shatabhisha, pada 1 (movable, Varuna, Rahu) · until 22:13 more |
| Yoga | Shukla (“bright, pure”, auspicious) · until 20:02 more |
| Karana | Balava (movable) · until 10:44 more |
| Vara | Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Mesha (Aries), Moon: Kumbha (Aquarius) |
Changes during the day
| from 10:44 | tithi Krishna-dvadashi |
|---|---|
| from 10:44 | karana Kaulava |
| from 20:02 | yoga Brahma |
| from 21:13 | karana Taitila |
| from 22:13 | nakshatra Purva-Bhadra |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 04:46 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 05:25 |
| Noon | 12:29 |
| Sunset | 19:34 |
| End of twilight | 20:14 |
| Moonrise | 03:58 |
| Moonset | 15:03 |
| Day length | 14 h 08 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 10:44 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Shatabhisha (05:25–19:34) is good for sowing.
Festivals and periods
Varuthini Ekadashi · Vishnu
The Ekadashi of the dark half of Chaitra (Vaishakha in North India). “Protective”: the fast guards against misfortune and brings good luck; Vamana is worshipped.
Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 13:32 (14.04)–10:44
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Parana (breaking the fast): 05:23–07:38 (16.04)
Muhurta
Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 10:44–05:23 (16.04)
Anandadi: Manasa 05:25–22:13 Anandadi: Padma 22:13–05:23 (16.04)
- Agni Panchaka: 13:23 (14.04)–14:52 (18.04)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 04:06–04:46 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:51–15:48 |
| Godhuli | 19:34–19:54 |
| Pradosha | 19:34–21:32 |
| Nishitha | 00:09–00:48 (16.04) |
| Amrita Kalam | 15:40–17:07 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 12:30–14:16 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 07:12–08:58 |
| Gulika Kalam | 10:44–12:30 |
| Dur Muhurta | 12:02–12:58 |
| Varjyam | 06:57–08:24, 03:58–05:25 (16.04) |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: good 06:24–13:19, 16:20–19:34
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 06:24–13:19, 16:20–19:34 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | good 06:24–13:19, 16:20–19:34 |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 06:24–13:19, 16:20–19:34 |
Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Shatabhisha; tithi Krishna-ekadashi until 10:44, Krishna-dvadashi from 10:44; lagna Mina 05:25, Mesha 05:31, Vrishabha 06:24, Mithuna 07:54, Karka 10:21, Simha 13:19, Kanya 16:20, Tula 19:20
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Shatabhisha — gaining strength; Wednesday — favour of the authorities.
Cautions:
- Ekadashi: by custom, those who fast on this day do not cut their hair or shave.
- Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Best day · score S = +5
The total of auspicious factors is high and there are no prohibitions: suitable for important undertakings.
Auspicious time begins after 10:44
+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 10:44–05:23 (16.04)+1 Anandadi: Manasa 05:25–22:13+1 Auspicious nakshatra 05:25–22:13+1 Yoga Shukla 05:25–20:02+1 Auspicious weekday−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.
| Summary | Avoid starting important matters — Kshaya tithi, Fierce or sharp nakshatra |
|---|---|
| Month | Chaitra (amanta) · Vaishakha (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Manmatha (No. 29) · Shaka 1937 · Vikram 2072 more |
| Festivals | Pradosha Vrat |
At sunrise 05:23
| Tithi | 12Krishna-dvadashi (Bhadra, Sun (Ravi)) · until 07:38 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Purva-Bhadra, pada 2 (fierce, Aja Ekapad - sunbeam or lightning strike, Jupiter) · until 19:48 more |
| Yoga | Brahma (“Brahma, sacred knowledge”, auspicious) · until 16:18 more |
| Karana | Taitila (movable) · until 07:38 more |
| Vara | Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Mesha (Aries), Moon: Kumbha (Aquarius) |
Changes during the day
| from 07:38 | tithi Krishna-trayodashi (kshaya: not present at any sunrise) |
|---|---|
| from 07:38 | karana Gara |
| from 16:18 | yoga Indra |
| from 18:02 | karana Vanija |
| from 19:48 | nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra |
| from 04:23 (17.04) | tithi Krishna-chaturdashi |
| from 04:23 (17.04) | karana Vishti |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 04:43 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 05:23 |
| Noon | 12:29 |
| Sunset | 19:36 |
| End of twilight | 20:17 |
| Moonrise | 04:25 |
| Moonset | 16:28 |
| Day length | 14 h 13 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 0, average — 13, bad — 0
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 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, Purva-Bhadra (05:23–19:36) is good for root crops.
Festivals and periods
Pradosha Vrat · Shiva
A fast dedicated to Shiva on the thirteenth lunar day (Trayodashi) of both halves of the month. The decisive time is the evening twilight (Pradosha), when, according to legend, Shiva dances on Mount Kailash: in the evening Shiva Puja and abhisheka of the lingam are performed.
Rule: pradosha vyapini: 3 muhurtas after sunset, 19:36–21:33
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Muhurta
Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:23–05:21 (17.04)
Anandadi: Chhatra 19:48–05:21 (17.04) Anandadi: Mudgara 05:23–19:48
- Bhadra on earth: 04:23–14:45 (17.04); Bhadra Mukha 04:23–06:07 (17.04); Bhadra Puchha 13:43–14:45 (17.04)
- Agni Panchaka: 13:23 (14.04)–14:52 (18.04)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 04:05–04:44 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:01–12:58 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:52–15:49 |
| Godhuli | 19:36–19:56 |
| Pradosha | 19:36–21:33 |
| Nishitha | 00:09–00:48 (17.04) |
| Amrita Kalam | 12:36–14:03 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 14:16–16:03 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 05:23–07:10 |
| Gulika Kalam | 08:56–10:43 |
| Dur Muhurta | 10:07–11:04, 15:49–16:46 |
| Varjyam | 03:58–05:25, 04:24–05:50 (17.04) |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 06:20–13:15, 16:16–19:36
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | average 06:20–13:15, 16:16–19:36 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average 06:20–13:15, 16:16–19:36 |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 06:20–13:15, 16:16–19:36 |
Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Purva-Bhadra; tithi Krishna-dvadashi until 07:38, Krishna-trayodashi from 07:38; lagna Mina 05:23, Mesha 05:27, Vrishabha 06:20, Mithuna 07:50, Karka 10:17, Simha 13:15, Kanya 16:16, Tula 19:16
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Purva-Bhadra — facing death (dangers); Thursday — success.
Cautions:
- Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Avoid starting important matters · score S = −2
There is a mild prohibition (Amavasya, Krishna Chaturdashi, Bhadra on earth, Vyatipata, Vaidhriti, kshaya tithi, Sankranti, Ashubha Yoga) or the total score is -3 or lower: the day is unfavourable for important new matters, but suitable for fasting, prayer and everyday work.
Avoid starting important matters: Kshaya tithi
+2 Yoga Brahma 05:23–16:18+1 Auspicious weekday−1 Anandadi: Mudgara 05:23–19:48−1 Panchaka all day−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 05:23–19:48−2 Kshaya tithi
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Avoid starting important matters — Krishna Chaturdashi, Vaidhriti |
|---|---|
| Month | Chaitra (amanta) · Vaishakha (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Manmatha (No. 29) · Shaka 1937 · Vikram 2072 more |
| Festivals | Masik Shivaratri |
At sunrise 05:21
| Tithi | 14Krishna-chaturdashi (Rikta, Kali) · until 01:07 (18.04) more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Uttara-Bhadra, pada 2 (fixed, Ahirbudhyana (Serpent of the Deep - Milky Way under the horizon), Saturn) · until 17:18 more |
| Yoga | Indra (“Indra, lord”, auspicious) · until 12:29 more |
| Karana | Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 14:45 more |
| Vara | Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Mesha (Aries), Moon: Mina (Pisces) |
Changes during the day
| from 12:29 | yoga Vaidhriti |
|---|---|
| from 14:45 | karana Shakuni |
| from 17:18 | nakshatra Revati |
| from 01:07 (18.04) | tithi Amavasya |
| from 01:07 (18.04) | karana Chatushpada |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 04:40 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 05:21 |
| Noon | 12:29 |
| Sunset | 19:38 |
| End of twilight | 20:19 |
| Moonrise | 04:50 |
| Moonset | 17:53 |
| Day length | 14 h 17 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 17:18 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Bhadra (05:21–17:18) is good for sowing.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Revati (17:18–19:38) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
- Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 05:21–14:45: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
- Shakuni 14:45–19:38: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it (it is suitable for sowing).
- Krishna-chaturdashi 05:21–19:38: according to the Kalaprakashika, ploughing on Chaturdashi puts the owner’s life in danger.
Festivals and periods
Masik Shivaratri · Shiva
The monthly “night of Shiva” — the fourteenth day of the waning Moon. Devotees fast, keep vigil through the night and perform abhisheka of the lingam at midnight (Nishitha).
Rule: nishitha vyapini: midnight, 00:09–00:48 (18.04)
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Muhurta
Amrita Siddhi Yoga 17:18–05:18 (18.04) Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 17:18–05:18 (18.04)
Anandadi: Dhwaja 05:21–17:18 Anandadi: Shrivatsa 17:18–05:18 (18.04)
- Bhadra on earth: 04:23–14:45; Bhadra Mukha 04:23–06:07; Bhadra Puchha 13:43–14:45
- Agni Panchaka: 13:23 (14.04)–14:52 (18.04)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 04:03–04:42 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:01–12:58 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:52–15:50 |
| Godhuli | 19:38–19:58 |
| Pradosha | 19:38–21:34 |
| Nishitha | 00:09–00:48 (18.04) |
| Amrita Kalam | 13:00–14:26 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 10:42–12:29 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 16:04–17:51 |
| Gulika Kalam | 07:08–08:55 |
| Dur Muhurta | 08:12–09:09, 12:58–13:55 |
| Varjyam | 04:24–05:50, 04:05–05:31 (18.04) |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | no suitable window — see the prohibitions below |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | no suitable window — see the prohibitions below |
| Bathing, washing hair | average throughout the daytime |
Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra until 17:18, Revati from 17:18; tithi Krishna-chaturdashi; lagna Mina 05:21, Mesha 05:23, Vrishabha 06:16, Mithuna 07:46, Karka 10:13, Simha 13:11, Kanya 16:12, Tula 19:12
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Uttara-Bhadra (until 17:18) — a good life; Revati (from 17:18) — increase in property; Friday — universal respect.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Krishna-chaturdashi 05:21–19:38: a Rikta and Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
- Bhadra on earth 05:21–14:45: no shaving or haircuts during Vishti Karana (according to the Muhurta Chintamani, Bhadra does harm when it is on earth; in heaven and in the netherworld its influence on earth is weak).
- Vaidhriti 12:29–19:38: 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).
- Friday: B. V. Raman advises against cutting nails (the rating above is the site’s summary, which uses the same weekdays for nails as for haircuts, so Friday counts as auspicious).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Avoid starting important matters · score S = −4
There is a mild prohibition (Amavasya, Krishna Chaturdashi, Bhadra on earth, Vyatipata, Vaidhriti, kshaya tithi, Sankranti, Ashubha Yoga) or the total score is -3 or lower: the day is unfavourable for important new matters, but suitable for fasting, prayer and everyday work.
Avoid starting important matters: Krishna Chaturdashi, Vaidhriti, Bhadra on earth
+2 Yoga Indra 05:21–12:29+1 Anandadi: Dhwaja 05:21–17:18+1 Auspicious nakshatra 05:21–17:18+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Amrita Siddhi Yoga 17:18–05:18 (18.04)−1 Panchaka all day−3 Krishna Chaturdashi 05:21–01:07 (18.04)−3 Vaidhriti 12:29–05:18 (18.04)−3 Bhadra on earth 05:21–14:45
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Unfavourable day — many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower), Amavasya |
|---|---|
| Month | Chaitra (amanta) · Vaishakha (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Manmatha (No. 29) · Shaka 1937 · Vikram 2072 more |
| Festivals | Shani Amavasya · Chaitra Amavasya |
At sunrise 05:18
| Tithi | 30Amavasya (Purna, Pitris (ancestors)) · until 21:56 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Revati, pada 3 (soft, Pushan (Prosperous), Mercury) · until 14:52 more Gandamula |
| Yoga | Vaidhriti (“without support, discord”, inauspicious) · until 08:41 more |
| Karana | Chatushpada (fixed, inauspicious) · until 11:30 more |
| Vara | Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Mesha (Aries), Moon: Mina (Pisces) |
Changes during the day
| from 08:41 | yoga Vishkambha |
|---|---|
| from 11:30 | karana Naga |
| from 14:52 | nakshatra Ashwini |
| from 21:56 | tithi Shukla-pratipat |
| from 21:56 | karana Kimstughna |
| from 05:02 (19.04) | yoga Priti |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 04:38 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 05:18 |
| Noon | 12:29 |
| Sunset | 19:40 |
| End of twilight | 20:21 |
| Moonrise | 05:17 |
| Moonset | 19:17 |
| Day length | 14 h 22 min |
Sky
| New moon (Amavasya) | 21:56 |
|---|
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 0, average — 8, bad — 5
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 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, Revati (05:18–14:52) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
- Chatushpada 05:18–11:30: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
- Naga 11:30–19:40: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Festivals and periods
Shani Amavasya · Shani (Saturn)
A new moon on a Saturday — the best day to propitiate Shani: oil lamps, charity of black sesame and oil, worship of Hanuman.
Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 01:07–21:56
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Chaitra Amavasya · Pitris (ancestors)
The new moon — a day of ancestor rites: tarpana, shraddha and charity.
Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 01:07–21:56
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Muhurta
Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 05:18–14:52
Anandadi: Prajapati 05:18–14:52 Anandadi: Saumya 14:52–05:16 (19.04)
- Agni Panchaka: 13:23 (14.04)–14:52
- Gandanta (nakshatra): 09:28–20:17
- Gandanta (tithi): 21:36–22:18
- Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Revati
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 04:01–04:39 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:01–12:58 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:53–15:51 |
| Godhuli | 19:40–20:00 |
| Pradosha | 19:40–21:36 |
| Nishitha | 00:09–00:47 (19.04) |
| Amrita Kalam | 12:43–14:09 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 08:54–10:41 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 14:17–16:05 |
| Gulika Kalam | 05:18–07:06 |
| Dur Muhurta | 05:18–06:16, 06:16–07:13 |
| Varjyam | 04:05–05:31 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | no suitable window — see the prohibitions below |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | no suitable window — see the prohibitions below |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 06:12–13:07, 16:08–19:40 |
Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Revati until 14:52, Ashwini from 14:52; tithi Amavasya; lagna Mina 05:18, Mesha 05:19, Vrishabha 06:12, Mithuna 07:42, Karka 10:09, Simha 13:07, Kanya 16:08, Tula 19:08
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Revati (until 14:52) — increase in property; Ashwini (from 14:52) — joy; Saturday — decline of physical strength.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Amavasya 05:18–19:40: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
- Vaidhriti 05:18–08:41: 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 = −7
A strict prohibition (a visible eclipse; Visha Yoga of the weekday, tithi and nakshatra; Amrita Siddhi turned to poison; Yamaghanta; the Anandadi yoga Mrityu) or a total score of -7 or lower: any new undertakings are best postponed.
Strict prohibition: many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower)
Avoid starting important matters: Amavasya
+1 Anandadi: Prajapati 05:18–14:52+1 Auspicious nakshatra 05:18–14:52−1 Vaidhriti 05:18–08:41−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Panchaka 05:18–14:52−3 Amavasya 05:18–21:56−3 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 05:18–14:52
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Favourable day — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Anandadi: Ananda; auspicious time — until 12:38 |
|---|---|
| Month | Vaishakha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Manmatha (No. 29) · Shaka 1937 · Vikram 2072 more |
| Festivals | Chandra Darshan |
At sunrise 05:16
| Tithi | 1Shukla-pratipat (Nanda, Brahma) · until 19:02 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Ashwini, pada 3 (light, Ashwini Kumara, Ketu) · until 12:38 more Gandamula |
| Yoga | Priti (“love, affection”, auspicious) · until 01:38 (20.04) more |
| Karana | Kimstughna (fixed) · until 08:27 more |
| Vara | Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Mesha (Aries), Moon: Mesha (Aries) |
Changes during the day
| from 08:27 | karana Bava |
|---|---|
| from 12:38 | nakshatra Bharani |
| from 19:02 | tithi Shukla-dvitya |
| from 19:02 | karana Balava |
| from 01:38 (20.04) | yoga Ayushman |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 04:35 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 05:16 |
| Noon | 12:28 |
| Sunset | 19:43 |
| End of twilight | 20:23 |
| Moonrise | 05:46 |
| Moonset | 20:39 |
| Day length | 14 h 26 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 2, average — 8, bad — 3
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 12:38 | from 19:02 |
|---|
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, Bharani (12:38–19:43) is good for root crops.
- Kimstughna 05:16–08:27: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Festivals and periods
Chandra Darshan · Chandra (the Moon)
The first evening after the new moon, when the thin lunar crescent becomes visible. People look at the young Moon, offer it water and pray for well-being; some fast until it appears.
Rule: first visible lunar crescent, 19:43–20:39
Crescent Moon above the horizon after sunset: 19:43–20:39
Muhurta
Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 05:16–12:38
Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:16–19:02 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 12:38–05:13 (20.04)
Anandadi: Ananda 05:16–12:38 Anandadi: Kaladanda 12:38–05:13 (20.04)
- Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Ashwini
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 03:59–04:37 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:00–12:58 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:54–15:51 |
| Godhuli | 19:43–20:02 |
| Pradosha | 19:43–21:37 |
| Nishitha | 00:09–00:47 (20.04) |
| Amrita Kalam | 06:07–07:34 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 17:54–19:43 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 12:29–14:17 |
| Gulika Kalam | 16:06–17:54 |
| Dur Muhurta | 17:47–18:45 |
| Varjyam | 09:01–10:28, 21:30–22:58 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 06:08–12:38, 19:02–19:43
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | average 06:08–12:38, 19:02–19:43 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails | average 06:08–12:38, 19:02–19:43 |
| Cutting toenails | average 06:08–12:38 |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 06:08–12:38, 19:02–19:43 |
Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Ashwini until 12:38, Bharani from 12:38; tithi Shukla-pratipat until 19:02, Shukla-dvitya from 19:02; lagna Mesha 05:16, Vrishabha 06:08, Mithuna 07:38, Karka 10:05, Simha 13:03, Kanya 16:04, Tula 19:04
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Ashwini (until 12:38) — joy; Bharani (from 12:38) — facing death (dangers); Sunday — physical well-being.
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Favourable day · score S = +4
Auspicious factors outweigh inauspicious ones: ordinary matters can be started.
Auspicious time ends by 12:38
+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 05:16–12:38+1 Anandadi: Ananda 05:16–12:38+1 Auspicious nakshatra 05:16–12:38+1 Yoga Priti 05:16–01:38 (20.04)0 Auspicious tithi 19:02–05:13 (20.04)0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:16–19:02 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Anandadi: Kaladanda 12:38–05:13 (20.04)0 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 12:38–05:13 (20.04)−1 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 12:38–05:13 (20.04)
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Ordinary day — pros: Anandadi: Chara, Yoga Ayushman; cons: Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi), Fierce or sharp nakshatra |
|---|---|
| Month | Vaishakha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Manmatha (No. 29) · Shaka 1937 · Vikram 2072 more |
| Festivals | Parashurama Jayanti |
At sunrise 05:13
| Tithi | 2Shukla-dvitya (Bhadra, Vidhatr) · until 16:32 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Bharani, pada 4 (fierce, Yama (Dharma-raja), Venus) · until 10:47 more |
| Yoga | Ayushman (“long-lived”, auspicious) · until 22:36 more |
| Karana | Balava (movable) · until 05:43 more |
| Vara | Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Mesha (Aries), Moon: Mesha (Aries) |
Changes during the day
| from 05:43 | karana Kaulava |
|---|---|
| from 10:47 | nakshatra Krittika |
| from 16:32 | tithi Shukla-tritya |
| from 16:32 | karana Taitila |
| from 22:36 | yoga Saubhagya |
| from 03:29 (21.04) | karana Gara |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 04:32 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 05:13 |
| Noon | 12:28 |
| Sunset | 19:45 |
| End of twilight | 20:26 |
| Moonrise | 06:18 |
| Moonset | 21:56 |
| Day length | 14 h 31 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 10:47 | from 16:32 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Bharani (05:13–10:47) is good for root crops.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Krittika (10:47–19:45) is good for root crops.
Festivals and periods
Parashurama Jayanti · Parashurama
The appearance day of Parashurama — the sixth avatar of Vishnu, “Rama with the axe”. He was born in the evening twilight, so the festival may fall a day before Akshaya Tritiya.
Rule: pradosha vyapini: 3 muhurtas after sunset, 19:45–21:38
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Muhurta
Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:13–16:32
Anandadi: Chara 05:13–10:47 Anandadi: Sthira 10:47–05:11 (21.04)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 03:57–04:35 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:00–12:58 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:54–15:52 |
| Godhuli | 19:45–20:03 |
| Pradosha | 19:45–21:38 |
| Nishitha | 00:09–00:46 (21.04) |
| Amrita Kalam | 06:21–07:50 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 07:02–08:51 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 10:40–12:29 |
| Gulika Kalam | 14:18–16:07 |
| Dur Muhurta | 12:58–13:56, 15:52–16:50 |
| Varjyam | 22:07–23:37 |
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 06:04–12:59, 16:00–19:45 |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 10:47–12:59, 16:00–19:45 |
Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Bharani until 10:47, Krittika from 10:47; tithi Shukla-dvitya until 16:32, Shukla-tritya from 16:32; lagna Mesha 05:13, Vrishabha 06:04, Mithuna 07:35, Karka 10:01, Simha 12:59, Kanya 16:00, Tula 19:01
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Bharani (until 10:47) — facing death (dangers); Krittika (from 10:47) — consumption (a wasting disease); Monday — clear, bright complexion.
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 = +1
Auspicious and inauspicious factors are balanced: a day for routine matters; important matters are best timed for favourable days.
+1 Anandadi: Chara 05:13–10:47+1 Yoga Ayushman 05:13–22:36+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 05:13–16:32−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 05:13–10:47−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:13–16:32
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Best day — Swayam Siddha Muhurta, Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga |
|---|---|
| Month | Vaishakha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Manmatha (No. 29) · Shaka 1937 · Vikram 2072 more |
| Festivals | Akshaya Tritiya |
At sunrise 05:11
| Tithi | 3Shukla-tritya (Jaya, Vishnu) · until 14:35 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Krittika, pada 4 (mixed, Agni, Sun) · until 09:26 more |
| Yoga | Saubhagya (“good fortune, marital happiness”, auspicious) · until 20:04 more |
| Karana | Gara (movable) · until 14:35 more |
| Vara | Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Mesha (Aries), Moon: Vrishabha (Taurus) |
Changes during the day
| from 09:26 | nakshatra Rohini |
|---|---|
| from 14:35 | tithi Shukla-chaturti |
| from 14:35 | karana Vanija |
| from 20:04 | yoga Shobhana |
| from 01:52 (22.04) | karana Vishti |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 04:30 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 05:11 |
| Noon | 12:28 |
| Sunset | 19:47 |
| End of twilight | 20:28 |
| Moonrise | 06:57 |
| Moonset | 23:05 |
| Day length | 14 h 35 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 4, average — 6, bad — 3
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 09:26 | from 14:35 |
|---|
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, Krittika (05:11–09:26) is good for root crops.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Rohini (09:26–19:47) is good for sowing.
Festivals and periods
Akshaya Tritiya · Lakshmi
The “inexhaustible” third tithi of Vaishakha: whatever is begun or given on this day never diminishes. Favourable for buying gold, new undertakings and weddings without choosing a muhurta; according to legend, the Treta Yuga began on this day, and the Pandavas received the inexhaustible vessel (Akshaya Patra).
Rule: purvahna vyapini: before noon, 05:11–12:29
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Muhurta
Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 05:11–09:26 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:11–14:35 Ravi Yoga 09:26–05:08 (22.04)
Anandadi: Matanga 09:26–05:08 (22.04) Anandadi: Gada 05:11–09:26
- Bhadra in heaven: 01:52–13:19 (22.04); Bhadra Mukha 01:57–03:51 (22.04); Bhadra Puchha 12:11–13:19 (22.04)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 03:55–04:33 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 11:59–12:58 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:55–15:53 |
| Godhuli | 19:47–20:05 |
| Pradosha | 19:47–21:39 |
| Nishitha | 00:09–00:46 (22.04) |
| Amrita Kalam | 07:10–08:41 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 16:08–17:57 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 08:50–10:39 |
| Gulika Kalam | 12:29–14:18 |
| Dur Muhurta | 08:06–09:04, 23:31–00:09 (22.04) |
| Varjyam | 00:58–02:31 (22.04) |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 06:01–14:35
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | average 06:01–14:35 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average 06:01–14:35 |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 06:01–14:35, 15:56–19:47 |
Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Krittika until 09:26, Rohini from 09:26; tithi Shukla-tritya until 14:35, Shukla-chaturti from 14:35; lagna Mesha 05:11, Vrishabha 06:01, Mithuna 07:31, Karka 09:57, Simha 12:55, Kanya 15:56, Tula 18:57
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Krittika (until 09:26) — consumption (a wasting disease); Rohini (from 09:26) — destruction of all misfortunes; Tuesday — harm to longevity.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Shukla-chaturti 14:35–19:47: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Cautions:
- The Muhurta Chintamani warns: whoever shaves in 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
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
+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 05:11–09:26+2 Ravi Yoga 09:26–05:08 (22.04)+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:11–14:35+1 Anandadi: Matanga 09:26–05:08 (22.04)+1 Yoga Saubhagya 05:11–20:04+1 Auspicious tithi 05:11–14:35+1 Auspicious nakshatra 09:26–05:08 (22.04)0 Swayam Siddha Muhurta−1 Rikta tithi 14:35–05:08 (22.04)−1 Anandadi: Gada 05:11–09:26−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Best day — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Ravi Yoga; auspicious time — after 13:19; auspicious time — until 18:05 |
|---|---|
| Month | Vaishakha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Manmatha (No. 29) · Shaka 1937 · Vikram 2072 more |
| Festivals | Vinayaka Chaturthi |
At sunrise 05:08
| Tithi | 4Shukla-chaturti (Rikta, Yama) · until 13:19 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Rohini, pada 4 (fixed, Prajapati (Brahma - Creator), Moon) · until 08:44 more |
| Yoga | Shobhana (“splendid, beautiful”, auspicious) · until 18:05 more |
| Karana | Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 13:19 more |
| Vara | Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Mesha (Aries), Moon: Vrishabha (Taurus) |
Changes during the day
| from 08:44 | nakshatra Mrigashirsha |
|---|---|
| from 13:19 | tithi Shukla-panchami |
| from 13:19 | karana Bava |
| from 18:05 | yoga Atiganda |
| from 00:57 (23.04) | karana Balava |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 04:27 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 05:08 |
| Noon | 12:28 |
| Sunset | 19:49 |
| End of twilight | 20:30 |
| Moonrise | 07:42 |
| Moonset | none |
| Day length | 14 h 40 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 08:44 | 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, Rohini (05:08–08:44) is good for sowing.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Mrigashirsha (08:44–19:49) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
- Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 05:08–13:19: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Festivals and periods
Vinayaka Chaturthi · Ganesha
The monthly Chaturthi of Ganesha in the bright half of the month. Puja is performed at noon (Madhyahna); in the evening of this day devotees do not look at the Moon.
Rule: madhyahna vyapini: midday (the 3rd fifth of the daytime), 11:00–13:19
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Muhurta
Ravi Yoga 05:08–08:44 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day
Anandadi: Shubha 05:08–08:44 Anandadi: Amrita 08:44–05:06 (23.04)
- Bhadra in heaven: 01:52–13:19; Bhadra Mukha 01:57–03:51; Bhadra Puchha 12:11–13:19
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 03:53–04:31 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:55–15:54 |
| Godhuli | 19:49–20:07 |
| Pradosha | 19:49–21:40 |
| Nishitha | 00:09–00:46 (23.04) |
| Amrita Kalam | 05:38–07:11, 23:57–01:33 (23.04) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 12:28–14:18 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 06:58–08:48 |
| Gulika Kalam | 10:38–12:28 |
| Dur Muhurta | 11:59–12:58 |
| Varjyam | 14:21–15:57 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: good 15:52–19:49
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | good 15:52–19:49 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | good 15:52–19:49 |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 15:52–19:49 |
Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Rohini until 08:44, Mrigashirsha from 08:44; tithi Shukla-chaturti until 13:19, Shukla-panchami from 13:19; lagna Mesha 05:08, Vrishabha 05:57, Mithuna 07:27, Karka 09:53, Simha 12:52, Kanya 15:52, Tula 18:53
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Rohini (until 08:44) — destruction of all misfortunes; Mrigashirsha (from 08:44) — abundance (well-being, prosperity); Wednesday — favour of the authorities.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Shukla-chaturti 05:08–13:19: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Cautions:
- The Muhurta Chintamani warns: whoever shaves in Rohini nakshatra 8 times a year puts their life in danger — frequent haircuts in this nakshatra are best avoided.
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Best day · score S = +5
The total of auspicious factors is high and there are no prohibitions: suitable for important undertakings.
Auspicious time begins after 13:19
Auspicious time ends by 18:05
+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day+2 Ravi Yoga 05:08–08:44+1 Anandadi: Shubha 05:08–08:44+1 Auspicious nakshatra 05:08–08:44+1 Yoga Shobhana 05:08–18:05+1 Auspicious weekday0 Auspicious tithi 13:19–05:06 (23.04)0 Yoga Atiganda 18:05–20:20−2 Rikta tithi 05:08–13:19−2 Vishti (Bhadra) 05:08–13:19
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Ordinary day — pros: Ravi Yoga, Auspicious nakshatra; cons: Anandadi: Mrityu, Fierce or sharp nakshatra |
|---|---|
| Month | Vaishakha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Manmatha (No. 29) · Shaka 1937 · Vikram 2072 more |
| Festivals | Shankaracharya Jayanti · Skanda Shashti |
At sunrise 05:06
| Tithi | 5Shukla-panchami (Purna, Soma) · until 12:48 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Mrigashirsha, pada 4 (soft, Soma (Chandra, Moon), Mars) · until 08:46 more |
| Yoga | Atiganda (“great danger”, inauspicious) · until 16:43 more |
| Karana | Balava (movable) · until 12:48 more |
| Vara | Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Mesha (Aries), Moon: Mithuna (Gemini) |
Changes during the day
| from 08:46 | nakshatra Ardra |
|---|---|
| from 12:48 | tithi Shukla-shashti |
| from 12:48 | karana Kaulava |
| from 16:43 | yoga Sukarma |
| from 00:50 (24.04) | karana Taitila |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 04:24 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 05:06 |
| Noon | 12:28 |
| Sunset | 19:51 |
| End of twilight | 20:32 |
| Moonrise | 08:33 |
| Moonset | 00:05 |
| Day length | 14 h 44 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 9, average — 1, bad — 3
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 08:46 | from 12:48 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Mrigashirsha (05:06–08:46) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Festivals and periods
Shankaracharya Jayanti · Adi Shankaracharya
The birthday of Adi Shankaracharya, the great teacher of Advaita Vedanta (8th century).
Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 13:19 (22.04)–12:48
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Skanda Shashti · Skanda (Murugan, Kartikeya)
The sixth day of the waxing Moon is dedicated to Skanda (Murugan, Kartikeya), the son of Shiva. Devotees fast and worship Murugan; the day is especially revered in South India.
Rule: the tithi begins between sunrise and sunset, 12:48–05:04 (24.04)
the tithi begins between sunrise and sunset
Muhurta
Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:06–12:48 Ravi Yoga 08:46–05:04 (24.04)
Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 12:48–05:04 (24.04)
Anandadi: Mrityu 05:06–08:46 Anandadi: Kana 08:46–05:04 (24.04)
- Gandanta (tithi): 12:24–13:12
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 03:52–04:29 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 11:59–12:58 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:56–15:55 |
| Godhuli | 19:51–20:09 |
| Pradosha | 19:51–21:41 |
| Nishitha | 00:09–00:45 (24.04) |
| Amrita Kalam | 23:14–00:54 (24.04) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 14:19–16:09 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 05:06–06:56 |
| Gulika Kalam | 08:47–10:38 |
| Dur Muhurta | 10:01–11:00, 15:55–16:54 |
| Varjyam | 17:27–19:06 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: good 05:53–08:46
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 | good 05:53–08:46 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | good 05:53–08:46 |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 05:53–12:48, 15:49–19:51 |
Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Mrigashirsha until 08:46, Ardra from 08:46; tithi Shukla-panchami until 12:48, Shukla-shashti from 12:48; lagna Mesha 05:06, Vrishabha 05:53, Mithuna 07:23, Karka 09:49, Simha 12:48, Kanya 15:49, Tula 18:49
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Mrigashirsha (until 08:46) — abundance (well-being, prosperity); Ardra (from 08:46) — sadness; Thursday — success.
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 08:46–05:04 (24.04)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 05:06–08:46+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 05:06–12:480 Yoga Sukarma 16:43–05:04 (24.04)0 Anandadi: Kana 08:46–05:04 (24.04) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 12:48–05:04 (24.04) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:06–12:48 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Surya Dagdha tithi 12:48–05:04 (24.04)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 08:46–05:04 (24.04)−3 Anandadi: Mrityu 05:06–08:46
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Best day — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Ravi Yoga; auspicious time — after 13:05 |
|---|---|
| Month | Vaishakha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Manmatha (No. 29) · Shaka 1937 · Vikram 2072 more |
At sunrise 05:04
| Tithi | 6Shukla-shashti (Nanda, Kartikeya) · until 13:05 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Ardra, pada 4 (sharp, Rudra (Roaring, angry image of Shiva), Rahu) · until 09:35 more |
| Yoga | Sukarma (“good deed”, auspicious) · until 15:58 more |
| Karana | Taitila (movable) · until 13:05 more |
| Vara | Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Mesha (Aries), Moon: Mithuna (Gemini) |
Changes during the day
| from 09:35 | nakshatra Punarvasu |
|---|---|
| from 13:05 | tithi Shukla-saptami |
| from 13:05 | karana Gara |
| from 15:58 | yoga Dhriti |
| from 01:31 (25.04) | karana Vanija |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 04:22 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 05:04 |
| Noon | 12:27 |
| Sunset | 19:53 |
| End of twilight | 20:35 |
| Moonrise | 09:31 |
| Moonset | 00:54 |
| Day length | 14 h 49 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 3, average — 10, bad — 0
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 09:35 | from 13:05 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Punarvasu (09:35–19:53) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Muhurta
Ravi Yoga 05:04–09:35 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:04–13:05 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 09:35–05:01 (25.04)
Krakacha Yoga 13:05–05:01 (25.04) Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 13:05–05:01 (25.04)
Anandadi: Padma 05:04–09:35 Anandadi: Lumbaka 09:35–05:01 (25.04)
- Surya Dagdha tithi: Shukla-shashti
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 03:50–04:27 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 11:58–12:58 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:56–15:56 |
| Godhuli | 19:53–20:11 |
| Pradosha | 19:53–21:42 |
| Nishitha | 00:09–00:45 (25.04) |
| Amrita Kalam | none on this day |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 10:37–12:28 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 16:10–18:01 |
| Gulika Kalam | 06:55–08:46 |
| Dur Muhurta | 08:01–09:01, 12:58–13:57 |
| Varjyam | 22:22–00:04 (25.04) |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: good 15:45–19:53
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | good 15:45–19:53 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | good 15:45–19:53 |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 05:49–09:35, 15:45–19:53 |
Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Ardra until 09:35, Punarvasu from 09:35; tithi Shukla-shashti until 13:05, Shukla-saptami from 13:05; lagna Mesha 05:04, Vrishabha 05:49, Mithuna 07:19, Karka 09:45, Simha 12:44, Kanya 15:45, Tula 18:45
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Ardra (until 09:35) — sadness; Punarvasu (from 09:35) — strength of spirit (bravery, resilience); Friday — universal respect.
Cautions:
- Friday: B. V. Raman advises against cutting nails (the rating above is the site’s summary, which uses the same weekdays for nails as for haircuts, so Friday counts as auspicious).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Best day · score S = +7
The total of auspicious factors is high and there are no prohibitions: suitable for important undertakings.
Auspicious time begins after 13:05
+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 09:35–05:01 (25.04)+2 Ravi Yoga 05:04–09:35+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:04–13:05+1 Anandadi: Padma 05:04–09:35+1 Yoga Sukarma 05:04–15:58+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious nakshatra 09:35–05:01 (25.04)0 Auspicious tithi 13:05–05:01 (25.04)0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 13:05–05:01 (25.04) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Anandadi: Lumbaka 09:35–05:01 (25.04)−1 Surya Dagdha tithi 05:04–13:05−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 05:04–09:35−1 Krakacha Yoga 13:05–05:01 (25.04)
| Summary | Ordinary day — pros: Pushya, Anandadi: Chhatra; cons: Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Bhadra on earth |
|---|---|
| Month | Vaishakha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Manmatha (No. 29) · Shaka 1937 · Vikram 2072 more |
| Festivals | Ganga Saptami |
At sunrise 05:01
| Tithi | 7Shukla-saptami (Bhadra, Indra) · until 14:08 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Punarvasu, pada 4 (movable, Aditi, Jupiter) · until 11:09 more |
| Yoga | Dhriti (“steadfastness, firmness”, auspicious) · until 15:49 more |
| Karana | Vanija (movable) · until 14:08 more |
| Vara | Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Mesha (Aries), Moon: Karka (Cancer) |
Changes during the day
| from 11:09 | nakshatra Pushya |
|---|---|
| from 14:08 | tithi Shukla-ashtami |
| from 14:08 | karana Vishti |
| from 15:49 | yoga Shula |
| from 02:55 (26.04) | karana Bava |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 04:19 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 05:01 |
| Noon | 12:27 |
| Sunset | 19:55 |
| End of twilight | 20:37 |
| Moonrise | 10:32 |
| Moonset | 01:34 |
| Day length | 14 h 53 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 11:09 | from 14:08 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Punarvasu (05:01–11:09) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Pushya (11:09–19:55) is good for sowing.
- Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 14:08–19:55: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Festivals and periods
Ganga Saptami · Ganga
The day of the rebirth of the Ganga: according to legend, the sage Jahnu drank her waters and then released her through his ear. A holy bath in the Ganga and puja at noon.
Rule: madhyahna vyapini: midday (the 3rd fifth of the daytime), 10:59–13:57
the tithi covers the decisive time on both days — the day with greater coverage is chosen
Muhurta
Tripushkar Yoga 05:01–11:09
Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:01–14:08
Anandadi: Chhatra 05:01–11:09 Anandadi: Mitra 11:09–04:59 (26.04)
- Bhadra on earth: 14:08–02:55 (26.04); Bhadra Puchha 16:03–17:20; Bhadra Mukha 17:20–19:29
Tripushkar Yoga: A coincidence of the weekday (Sun, Tue or Sat), a Bhadra tithi (2, 7 or 12) and a “tripada” nakshatra (Krittika, Punarvasu, Uttara Phalguni, Vishakha, Uttara Ashadha, Purva Bhadrapada). The result of whatever is begun repeats three times: good for purchases and investments, bad for losses, loans, surgery and funerals.
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 03:48–04:25 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 11:58–12:58 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:57–15:56 |
| Godhuli | 19:55–20:13 |
| Pradosha | 19:55–21:43 |
| Nishitha | 00:09–00:45 (26.04) |
| Amrita Kalam | 08:35–10:18 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 08:45–10:36 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 14:20–16:11 |
| Gulika Kalam | 05:01–06:53 |
| Dur Muhurta | 05:01–06:01, 06:01–07:00 |
| Varjyam | 19:53–21:38 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 05:01–14:08
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | average 05:01–14:08 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average 05:01–14:08 |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 05:45–12:40, 15:41–19:55 |
Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Punarvasu until 11:09, Pushya from 11:09; tithi Shukla-saptami until 14:08, Shukla-ashtami from 14:08; lagna Mesha 05:01, Vrishabha 05:45, Mithuna 07:15, Karka 09:41, Simha 12:40, Kanya 15:41, Tula 18:41
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Punarvasu (until 11:09) — strength of spirit (bravery, resilience); Pushya (from 11:09) — increase in wealth; Saturday — decline of physical strength.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Shukla-ashtami 14:08–19:55: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
- Bhadra on earth 14:08–19:55: 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.
+1 Pushya 11:09–04:59 (26.04)+1 Anandadi: Chhatra 05:01–11:09+1 Yoga Dhriti 05:01–15:49+1 Auspicious tithi 05:01–14:080 Tripushkar Yoga 05:01–11:090 Yoga Shula 15:49–17:510 Ashtami 14:08–04:59 (26.04)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Bhadra on earth 14:08–02:55 (26.04)−2 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:01–14:08
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Best day — Ravi Pushya Yoga, Pushya; auspicious time — after 15:51 |
|---|---|
| Month | Vaishakha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Manmatha (No. 29) · Shaka 1937 · Vikram 2072 more |
| Festivals | Masik Durgashtami |
At sunrise 04:59
| Tithi | 8Shukla-ashtami (Jaya, Vasus) · until 15:51 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Pushya, pada 3 (light, Brhaspati, Saturn) · until 13:23 more |
| Yoga | Shula (“spear, sharp pain”, inauspicious) · until 16:11 more |
| Karana | Bava (movable) · until 15:51 more |
| Vara | Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Mesha (Aries), Moon: Karka (Cancer) |
Changes during the day
| from 13:23 | nakshatra Ashlesha |
|---|---|
| from 15:51 | tithi Shukla-navami |
| from 15:51 | karana Balava |
| from 16:11 | yoga Ganda |
| from 04:55 (27.04) | karana Kaulava |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 04:16 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 04:59 |
| Noon | 12:27 |
| Sunset | 19:57 |
| End of twilight | 20:39 |
| Moonrise | 11:36 |
| Moonset | 02:07 |
| Day length | 14 h 57 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 2, average — 8, bad — 3
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 13:23 | 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, Pushya (04:59–13:23) is good for sowing.
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 14:08 (25.04)–15:51
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Muhurta
Ravi Pushya Yoga 04:59–13:23 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:59–13:23 Ravi Yoga 13:23–04:56 (27.04)
Anandadi: Shrivatsa 04:59–13:23 Anandadi: Vajra 13:23–04:56 (27.04)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 03:46–04:23 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 11:58–12:58 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:57–15:57 |
| Godhuli | 19:57–20:15 |
| Pradosha | 19:57–21:45 |
| Nishitha | 00:09–00:45 (27.04) |
| Amrita Kalam | 06:23–08:08 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 18:04–19:57 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 12:28–14:20 |
| Gulika Kalam | 16:12–18:04 |
| Dur Muhurta | 17:57–18:57 |
| Varjyam | 03:38–05:25 (27.04) |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | no suitable window — see the prohibitions below |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | no suitable window — see the prohibitions below |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 05:41–12:36 |
Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Pushya until 13:23, Ashlesha from 13:23; tithi Shukla-ashtami until 15:51, Shukla-navami from 15:51; lagna Mesha 04:59, Vrishabha 05:41, Mithuna 07:11, Karka 09:38, Simha 12:36, Kanya 15:37, Tula 18:37
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Pushya (until 13:23) — increase in wealth; Ashlesha (from 13:23) — physical affliction (suffering); Sunday — physical well-being.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Shukla-ashtami 04:59–15:51: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
- Shukla-navami 15:51–19:57: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Best day · score S = +6
The total of auspicious factors is high and there are no prohibitions: suitable for important undertakings.
Auspicious time begins after 15:51
+4 Ravi Pushya Yoga 04:59–13:23+2 Pushya 04:59–13:23+1 Anandadi: Shrivatsa 04:59–13:23+1 Ravi Yoga 13:23–04:56 (27.04)0 Yoga Ganda 16:11–18:400 Anandadi: Vajra 13:23–04:56 (27.04)0 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 13:23–04:56 (27.04)−1 Ashtami 04:59–15:51
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Ordinary day — pros: Ravi Yoga, Anandadi: Saumya; cons: Rikta tithi, Fierce or sharp nakshatra |
|---|---|
| Month | Vaishakha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Manmatha (No. 29) · Shaka 1937 · Vikram 2072 more |
| Festivals | Sita Navami (Janaki Jayanti) |
At sunrise 04:56
| Tithi | 9Shukla-navami (Rikta, Serpent (Naga)) · until 18:05 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Ashlesha, pada 3 (sharp, Naga - the lord of snakes (Sharpa), Mercury) · until 16:07 more Gandamula |
| Yoga | Ganda (“danger, knot”, inauspicious) · until 16:57 more |
| Karana | Kaulava (movable) · until 18:05 more |
| Vara | Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Mesha (Aries), Moon: Karka (Cancer) |
Changes during the day
| from 16:07 | nakshatra Magha |
|---|---|
| from 16:57 | yoga Vriddhi |
| from 18:05 | tithi Shukla-dashami |
| from 18:05 | karana Taitila |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 04:14 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 04:56 |
| Noon | 12:27 |
| Sunset | 19:59 |
| End of twilight | 20:42 |
| Moonrise | 12:41 |
| Moonset | 02:34 |
| Day length | 15 h 02 min |
Sky
| Northern samvatsara | 10:23 — Plavanga → Kilaka |
|---|
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 0, average — 7, bad — 6
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 16:07 | from 18:05 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Magha (16:07–19:59) is good for sowing, for root crops.
Festivals and periods
Sita Navami (Janaki Jayanti) · Sita
The appearance day of Sita, the consort of Rama: according to the Ramayana, King Janaka found her in a furrow while ploughing a field. Married women fast for the long life of their husbands.
Rule: madhyahna vyapini: midday (the 3rd fifth of the daytime), 10:57–13:58
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Muhurta
Ravi Yoga all day
Anandadi: Saumya 04:56–16:07 Anandadi: Dhwanksha 16:07–04:54 (28.04)
- Gandanta (nakshatra): 09:24–22:51
- Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Ashlesha
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 03:44–04:20 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 11:57–12:58 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:58–15:58 |
| Godhuli | 19:59–20:16 |
| Pradosha | 19:59–21:46 |
| Nishitha | 00:09–00:44 (28.04) |
| Amrita Kalam | 14:20–16:07 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 06:49–08:42 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 10:35–12:28 |
| Gulika Kalam | 14:20–16:13 |
| Dur Muhurta | 12:58–13:58, 15:58–16:58 |
| Varjyam | 03:38–05:25 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 18:05–19:59
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 18:05–19:59 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average 18:05–19:59 |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 05:37–12:32, 15:33–19:59 |
Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Ashlesha until 16:07, Magha from 16:07; tithi Shukla-navami until 18:05, Shukla-dashami from 18:05; lagna Mesha 04:56, Vrishabha 05:37, Mithuna 07:07, Karka 09:34, Simha 12:32, Kanya 15:33, Tula 18:33
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Ashlesha (until 16:07) — physical affliction (suffering); Magha (from 16:07) — loss of property; Monday — clear, bright complexion.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Shukla-navami 04:56–18:05: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Cautions:
- The Muhurta Chintamani warns: whoever shaves in 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 all day+1 Anandadi: Saumya 04:56–16:07+1 Auspicious weekday0 Yoga Vriddhi 16:57–04:54 (28.04)0 Auspicious tithi 18:05–04:54 (28.04)0 Anandadi: Dhwanksha 16:07–04:54 (28.04)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 04:56–16:07−2 Rikta tithi 04:56–18:05
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Ordinary day — pros: Ravi Yoga, Yoga Vriddhi; cons: Krakacha Yoga, Fierce or sharp nakshatra |
|---|---|
| Month | Vaishakha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Manmatha (No. 29) · Shaka 1937 · Vikram 2072 more |
At sunrise 04:54
| Tithi | 10Shukla-dashami (Purna, Dharma) · until 20:36 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Magha, pada 2 (fierce, Pitris or Pitars - ancestors of the clan, forefathers, Ketu) · until 19:09 more Gandamula |
| Yoga | Vriddhi (“growth, increase”, auspicious) · until 17:56 more |
| Karana | Taitila (movable) · until 07:19 more |
| Vara | Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Mesha (Aries), Moon: Simha (Leo) |
Changes during the day
| from 07:19 | karana Gara |
|---|---|
| from 17:56 | yoga Dhruva |
| from 19:09 | nakshatra Purva-Phalguni |
| from 20:36 | tithi Shukla-ekadashi |
| from 20:36 | karana Vanija |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 04:11 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 04:54 |
| Noon | 12:27 |
| Sunset | 20:01 |
| End of twilight | 20:44 |
| Moonrise | 13:46 |
| Moonset | 02:58 |
| Day length | 15 h 06 min |
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 | from 19:09 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Magha (04:54–19:09) is good for sowing, for root crops.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Phalguni (19:09–20:01) is good for root crops.
Muhurta
Ravi Yoga all day
Krakacha Yoga 04:54–20:36 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 20:36–04:52 (29.04)
Anandadi: Kaladanda 04:54–19:09 Anandadi: Dhumra 19:09–04:52 (29.04)
- Gandanta (tithi): 20:10–21:03
- Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Magha
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 03:43–04:18 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 11:57–12:58 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:58–15:59 |
| Godhuli | 20:01–20:18 |
| Pradosha | 20:01–21:47 |
| Nishitha | 00:09–00:44 (29.04) |
| Amrita Kalam | 16:27–18:15 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 16:14–18:07 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 08:41–10:34 |
| Gulika Kalam | 12:27–14:21 |
| Dur Muhurta | 07:55–08:56, 23:33–00:09 (29.04) |
| Varjyam | 05:38–07:26, 04:12–06:00 (29.04) |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 05:33–12:28, 15:29–20:01
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | average 05:33–12:28, 15:29–20:01 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average 05:33–12:28, 15:29–20:01 |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 05:33–12:28, 15:29–20:01 |
Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Magha until 19:09, Purva-Phalguni from 19:09; tithi Shukla-dashami; lagna Mesha 04:54, Vrishabha 05:33, Mithuna 07:03, Karka 09:30, Simha 12:28, Kanya 15:29, Tula 18:29
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Magha (until 19:09) — loss of property; Purva-Phalguni (from 19:09) — ill health; Tuesday — harm to longevity.
Cautions:
- The Muhurta Chintamani warns: whoever shaves in Magha nakshatra 4 times a year puts their life in danger — frequent haircuts in this nakshatra are best avoided.
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Ordinary day · score S = −2
Auspicious and inauspicious factors are balanced: a day for routine matters; important matters are best timed for favourable days.
+2 Ravi Yoga all day+1 Yoga Vriddhi 04:54–17:56+1 Auspicious tithi 04:54–20:36−1 Anandadi: Kaladanda 04:54–19:09−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 04:54–19:09−3 Krakacha Yoga 04:54–20:36
| Summary | Avoid starting important matters — Bhadra on earth, Fierce or sharp nakshatra |
|---|---|
| Month | Vaishakha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Manmatha (No. 29) · Shaka 1937 · Vikram 2072 more |
| Festivals | Mohini Ekadashi |
At sunrise 04:52
| Tithi | 11Shukla-ekadashi (Nanda, Rudra) · until 23:12 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Purva-Phalguni, pada 2 (fierce, Bhaga (Share, Distributor) - god of wealth and family, Venus) · until 22:16 more |
| Yoga | Dhruva (“fixed, constant (the Pole Star)”, auspicious) · until 18:59 more |
| Karana | Vanija (movable) · until 09:54 more |
| Vara | Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Mesha (Aries), Moon: Simha (Leo) |
Changes during the day
| from 09:54 | karana Vishti |
|---|---|
| from 18:59 | yoga Vyaghata |
| from 22:16 | nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni |
| from 23:12 | tithi Shukla-dvadashi |
| from 23:12 | karana Bava |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 04:09 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 04:52 |
| Noon | 12:27 |
| Sunset | 20:03 |
| End of twilight | 20:46 |
| Moonrise | 14:52 |
| Moonset | 03:19 |
| Day length | 15 h 10 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 4, average — 8, bad — 1
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise |
|---|
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 (04:52–20:03) is good for root crops.
- Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 09:54–20:03: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Festivals and periods
Mohini Ekadashi · Vishnu
The Ekadashi of the bright half of Vaishakha, associated with Mohini — the female form of Vishnu who distributed amrita to the gods. Fasting and worship of Vishnu free the mind from attachments.
Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 20:36 (28.04)–23:12
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Parana (breaking the fast): 05:48–07:53 (30.04)
Muhurta
Ravi Yoga 04:52–22:16 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 23:12–04:50 (30.04)
Anandadi: Sthira 04:52–22:16 Anandadi: Vardhamana 22:16–04:50 (30.04)
- Bhadra on earth: 09:54–23:12; Bhadra Puchha 15:13–16:33; Bhadra Mukha 16:33–18:46
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 03:41–04:16 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:59–16:00 |
| Godhuli | 20:03–20:20 |
| Pradosha | 20:03–21:48 |
| Nishitha | 00:09–00:44 (30.04) |
| Amrita Kalam | 15:02–16:51 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 12:27–14:21 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 06:46–08:40 |
| Gulika Kalam | 10:33–12:27 |
| Dur Muhurta | 11:57–12:58 |
| Varjyam | 04:12–06:00 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 04:52–09:54
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | average 04:52–09:54 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails | average 05:29–09:54 |
| Cutting toenails | average 04:52–09:54 |
| Bathing, washing hair | average throughout the daytime |
Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Purva-Phalguni; tithi Shukla-ekadashi; lagna Mesha 04:52, Vrishabha 05:29, Mithuna 06:59, Karka 09:26, Simha 12:24, Kanya 15:25, Tula 18:25
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Purva-Phalguni — ill health; Wednesday — favour of the authorities.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Bhadra on earth 09:54–20:03: no shaving or haircuts during Vishti Karana (according to the Muhurta Chintamani, Bhadra does harm when it is on earth; in heaven and in the netherworld its influence on earth is weak).
Cautions:
- Ekadashi: by custom, those who fast on this day do not cut their hair or shave.
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Avoid starting important matters · score S = +2
There is a mild prohibition (Amavasya, Krishna Chaturdashi, Bhadra on earth, Vyatipata, Vaidhriti, kshaya tithi, Sankranti, Ashubha Yoga) or the total score is -3 or lower: the day is unfavourable for important new matters, but suitable for fasting, prayer and everyday work.
Avoid starting important matters: Bhadra on earth
+2 Ravi Yoga 04:52–22:16+1 Anandadi: Sthira 04:52–22:16+1 Yoga Dhruva 04:52–18:59+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 04:52–23:120 Yoga Vyaghata 18:59–22:44−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 04:52–22:16−3 Bhadra on earth 09:54–23:12
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Ordinary day — pros: Anandadi: Matanga, Auspicious nakshatra; cons: Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) |
|---|---|
| Month | Vaishakha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Manmatha (No. 29) · Shaka 1937 · Vikram 2072 more |
At sunrise 04:50
| Tithi | 12Shukla-dvadashi (Bhadra, Sun (Ravi)) · until 01:39 (01.05) more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Uttara-Phalguni, pada 1 (fixed, Aryaman (Lord of Hospitality), Sun) · until 01:15 (01.05) more |
| Yoga | Vyaghata (“crushing blow”, inauspicious) · until 19:57 more |
| Karana | Bava (movable) · until 12:27 more |
| Vara | Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Mesha (Aries), Moon: Simha (Leo) |
Changes during the day
| from 12:27 | karana Balava |
|---|---|
| from 19:57 | yoga Harshana |
| from 01:15 (01.05) | nakshatra Hasta |
| from 01:39 (01.05) | tithi Shukla-triodashi |
| from 01:39 (01.05) | karana Kaulava |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 04:06 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 04:50 |
| Noon | 12:26 |
| Sunset | 20:05 |
| End of twilight | 20:49 |
| Moonrise | 15:58 |
| Moonset | 03:39 |
| Day length | 15 h 15 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, Uttara-Phalguni (04:50–20:05) is good for sowing.
Muhurta
Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 04:50–01:15 (01.05)
Anandadi: Matanga 04:50–01:15 (01.05) Anandadi: Rakshasa 01:15–04:47 (01.05)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 03:39–04:14 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 11:57–12:58 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 15:00–16:01 |
| Godhuli | 20:05–20:22 |
| Pradosha | 20:05–21:49 |
| Nishitha | 00:09–00:43 (01.05) |
| Amrita Kalam | 17:10–18:58 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 14:21–16:16 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 04:50–06:44 |
| Gulika Kalam | 08:38–10:33 |
| Dur Muhurta | 09:55–10:56, 16:01–17:02 |
| Varjyam | 06:22–08:10 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: good 05:25–12:20, 15:21–20:05
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | good 05:25–12:20, 15:21–20:05 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails | average throughout the daytime |
| Cutting toenails | good 05:25–12:20, 15:21–20:05 |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 05:25–12:20, 15:21–20:05 |
Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni; tithi Shukla-dvadashi; lagna Mesha 04:50, Vrishabha 05:25, Mithuna 06:55, Karka 09:22, Simha 12:20, Kanya 15:21, Tula 18:21
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Uttara-Phalguni — destruction of all diseases; Thursday — success.
Cautions:
- The Muhurta Chintamani warns: whoever shaves in Uttara-Phalguni nakshatra 4 times a year puts their life in danger — frequent haircuts in this nakshatra are best avoided.
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Ordinary day · score S = 0
Auspicious and inauspicious factors are balanced: a day for routine matters; important matters are best timed for favourable days.
+1 Anandadi: Matanga 04:50–01:15 (01.05)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:50–01:15 (01.05)+1 Auspicious weekday0 Yoga Harshana 19:57–04:47 (01.05)−3 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 04:50–01:15 (01.05)
Patron: Vishnu; Aditya — Dhatar. Full moon in nakshatra Chitra. Ritu: Vasanta.
Amanta — reckoning lunar months from new moon to new moon (South and West India; this calendar shows months this way). Purnimanta — reckoning from full moon to full moon (North India): the bright half of the month (Shukla Paksha) bears the same name in both systems, while the dark half (Krishna Paksha) in purnimanta already belongs to the next month. So, for example, Krishna Janmashtami is “Shravana, Krishna 8” in amanta and “Bhadrapada, Krishna 8” in purnimanta: it is one and the same day.
Northern samvatsara: Plavanga (No. 41)
Shaka Samvat 1937 · Vikram Samvat 2072 · Kali Yuga 5116
Next year — Durmukha, from the new moon before Ugadi (the start of Chaitra) 7.04.2016
In South India (Shaka Samvat, lunar reckoning) the years of the 60-year cycle follow one another without a break, and the name of the year changes at Ugadi — at the start of Chaitra, on the first tithi of the bright half.
Group: Bhadra. Deity: Sun (Ravi).
The Sun (Ravi) rules the twelfth lunar day and this period is auspicious for religious ceremonies, lighting the sacred fire and performing one's duties.
Meaning: Powerful, sufficient
Symbol: Throne, palanquin, royal canopy
Deity: Pitris or Pitars - ancestors of the clan, forefathers
Type: fierce (ugra, krura) — For destructive and dangerous tasks: demolition, work with fire and weapons, disputes; unsuitable for other auspicious undertakings (the exception is weddings: Magha is among the nakshatras for marriage).
Vimshottari lord: Ketu
Shakti: leave the body (temporarily or completely), give transformation similar to death
Inauspicious: disputes and pain; the first 5 ghatis (about 2 h) are skipped.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
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.
Lord: Mercury
If Mercury is not under the influence of malefic planets, the day will be favorable, active, you can do a lot and learn a lot (if the opposite happens, there will be absent-mindedness, vanity and ill-considered actions leading to losses). Owner day promotes all intellectual and creative pursuits: music, graphics, poetry, literature, linguistics, mathematics, astrology, the study of ordinary and secret sciences.
Start of morning civil twilight: the Sun is 6° below the horizon and the sky grows light.
Appearance of the upper limb of the solar disc, with refraction. The Vedic day and the vara begin at sunrise.
True noon — the culmination of the Sun, midway between sunrise and sunset.
The upper limb of the solar disc disappears below the horizon (with refraction).
End of evening civil twilight: the Sun is 6° below the horizon.
Appearance of the upper limb of the lunar disc above the horizon. The decisive time for Sankashti Chaturthi and Karwa Chauth.
The upper limb of the lunar disc disappears below the horizon.
Garden tasks are rated as in the site’s “Lunar calendar for gardeners” section: the weekday, nakshatra and tithi are taken into account; starting from a base score of 3, each factor adds one point if favourable or subtracts one if unfavourable; total score 0–6: 0–2 — bad, 3–4 — average, 5–6 — good. The table shows the rating at sunrise and after each change of nakshatra or tithi during the daytime (“from HH:MM”); the icons next to the sunrise rating show the contribution of the weekday, nakshatra and tithi at sunrise: “+” (green) adds one point, “0” (yellow) has no effect, “–” (red) subtracts one.
The ratings are the site author’s summary of the Indian and Tibetan traditions. Classical texts on agriculture: the Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX, English translation by N. P. Subramania Iyer, 1917), B. V. Raman’s Muhurtha (ch. XIII), the Brihat Samhita of Varahamihira (ch. 55).
what to do (Tibetan tradition): doing work related to water and earth - plowing and sowing, planting flowers and trees
plants of the day: climbers, plants that depend on others and adapt quickly, all leafy greens
nakshatra Magha
For pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else.
Shukla-dvadashi
neutral
no pruning or felling
For pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else.
The Sun in Dhanu or Mina: a month without weddings, housewarmings and other samskaras. Good for prayer, charity and pilgrimage.
An auspicious combination of weekday and tithi group: Fri — Nanda (1, 6, 11), Wed — Bhadra (2, 7, 12), Tue — Jaya (3, 8, 13), Sat — Rikta (4, 9, 14), Thu — Purna (5, 10, 15). Brings success; if the same pair also forms an inauspicious yoga, Siddha prevails.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
“Deadly” combination of weekday and tithi group: Sun and Tue — Nanda (1, 6, 11), Mon and Fri — Bhadra (2, 7, 12), Wed — Jaya (3, 8, 13), Thu — Rikta (4, 9, 14), Sat — Purna (5, 10, 15). Portends failure for new undertakings.
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.
The penultimate, 14th muhurta of the night: it begins about an hour and a half before sunrise and lasts about 48 minutes. The best time for meditation, prayer, japa and study.
The 8th of the 15 daytime muhurtas, around true noon (about 48 minutes). The “invincible” time, suitable for almost any new undertaking — except on Wednesdays.
The 11th daytime muhurta, the “time of victory”: good for journeys, contests and decisive action; the main time of Vijayadashami.
“Dust from the hooves” — about 24 minutes right after sunset, when the cows return from pasture. An auspicious time for weddings and evening rites.
The first fifth of the night after sunset (three night muhurtas, about 2.5 hours). The time for worshipping Shiva, lighting the Diwali diyas and performing Holika Dahan.
Midnight — the 8th muhurta of the night. The decisive time for Maha Shivaratri, Krishna Janmashtami and Kali Puja.
“Time of nectar” — about an hour and a half within each nakshatra, favourable for any new undertaking and mitigating inauspicious factors.
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Rahu (a different segment for each weekday). No new work, journeys or deals are started; whatever was begun earlier may be continued.
How it is calculated: following the South Indian tradition (Tamil Nadu, Kerala), as Drik Panchang does — the daytime from sunrise to sunset (upper limb of the disc, with refraction) is divided into 8 parts, and Rahu Kalam is part 5 (Mon 2, Sat 3, Fri 4, Wed 5, Thu 6, Tue 7, Sun 8).
Another tradition — Kala Vela: the eighth parts of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order starting from the lord of the day, while the eighth part, the last before sunset, is “empty”, without a lord; in this tradition it is given to Rahu — today {y} (on Sundays it coincides with the calculation above).
Yet another tradition — printed panchangas: a nominal day of 6:00–18:00, so Rahu Kalam always falls at the same clock time — today 12:00–13:30; if the nominal 6:00–18:00 day is counted in local mean time — 12:29–13:59 by the clock. Far from India this is a rough approximation.
Using the rising and setting of the centre of the disc without refraction (old Siddhantic panchangas): {x}.
At night Rahu Kalam is usually not reckoned (the translator of the Kalaprakashika, 1917: “it occurs only in the daytime”); a few divide the night into 8 parts as well, but there is no generally accepted order of the night parts. In North India, Choghadiya is more often consulted to choose the hour.
One-eighth of the daytime associated with Yama: unfavourable for new undertakings and journeys.
How it is calculated: the eighths of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day; Yamaganda (Yamaghantaka) is Jupiter’s portion, today part 2. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 07:30–09:00.
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Gulika (the son of Saturn). Whatever is begun at this time tends to repeat, so funerals are not held and loans are not taken during Gulika; important new undertakings are usually avoided.
How it is calculated: Saturn’s portion among the eighths of the daytime (planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day), today part 4. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 10:30–12:00. According to a note by the translator of the Kalaprakashika, Gulika is not considered inauspicious: it is even good for reaping, gathering grain, trade, medical treatment, repaying debts and a number of other activities; the view that whatever is begun during Gulika will repeat itself is a popular (mainly Tamil) belief.
An inauspicious muhurta (about 48 minutes) — one or two per day, specific to each weekday. It is avoided for new undertakings, journeys and deals.
“Rejected” time — about an hour and a half within each nakshatra (4 ghatis of 60, starting from a ghati specific to that nakshatra). Unfavourable for new undertakings.
B. V. Raman: nails are not cut on Friday or Saturday, on Ashtami, Navami or Chaturdashi, or on new moon and full moon days.
B. V. Raman: nails are not cut on Friday or Saturday, on Ashtami, Navami or Chaturdashi, or on new moon and full moon days.
Weekdays for a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: auspicious — Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday; avoided — Sunday, Tuesday and Saturday (Sunday is permitted for Brahmins, Tuesday for Kshatriyas, Saturday for Vaishyas and others); Monday is good only during the waxing Moon.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Nakshatras for a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: auspicious — Ashwini, Mrigashirsha, Punarvasu, Pushya, Hasta, Chitra, Shravana, Dhanishtha and Revati; fairly good — Rohini, Uttara Phalguni, Swati, Uttara Ashadha, Shatabhisha and Uttara Bhadrapada; the rest are avoided.
0 — does not affect the haircut rating
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Tithis for a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: auspicious — the 2nd, 3rd, 5th, 7th, 10th, 11th and 13th; avoided — the 1st, 4th, 6th, 8th, 9th, 14th, full moon and new moon; in Krishna Paksha the first five tithis are permitted (according to some, the first seven).
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut
−1 — inauspicious sign for a haircut
according to the Kalaprakashika: “great calamities”
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut
−1 — inauspicious sign for a haircut
according to the Kalaprakashika: “disease and suffering”
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut
Lagna for a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: auspicious signs — Vrishabha, Mithuna, Karka, Kanya, Tula, Makara and Mina; avoided — Mesha, Simha, Vrischika, Dhanu and Kumbha (all except Kumbha are permitted if a benefic occupies the sign or benefics aspect it).
Mesha (Aries) — “great calamities”; Simha (Leo) — “disease and suffering”; Vrischika (Scorpio) — “disease and suffering”; Dhanu (Sagittarius) — “fear of the authorities”; Kumbha (Aquarius) — “ruin of the family”.
Classical rules: have a haircut or shave in the daytime, preferably before noon — not at night or at twilight; not after eating, bathing or anointing the body with oil; not on the day of setting out on a journey; not when one’s wife is pregnant; not on one’s birth nakshatra or the 10th and 19th nakshatras from it, and not during Chandrashtama (the Moon in the 8th sign from the natal Moon). These prohibitions are lifted for a wedding, an initiation, release from prison, mourning for one’s parents and at the ruler’s command.
Sources: the Kalaprakashika of Narasimha (ch. V on haircuts — written about a child’s first haircut, chaula; English translation by N. P. Subramania Iyer, 1917), the Muhurta Chintamani of Rama Daivajna, B. V. Raman’s Muhurtha. The rating is the site’s summary, as in the “Lunar haircut calendar”: starting from a base score of 4, each factor — weekday, nakshatra, tithi and lagna — adds one point if favourable or subtracts one if unfavourable; total score 0–8: 7–8 good, 4–6 average, 0–3 bad. Windows are the parts of the daytime with the best rating (at least 15 minutes long); for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting, the times of the day’s prohibitions are excluded.
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday or Friday — the days of the gentle (saumya) planets: the Moon, Mercury, Jupiter and Venus.
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.
The Sun in Dhanu or Mina: a month without weddings, housewarmings and initiations (a North Indian tradition).
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.
The Moon in an ugra or tikshna nakshatra: a time for harsh deeds, not for auspicious undertakings.
Group: Jaya. Deity: God of Love.
The thirteenth lunar day is ruled by the God of love, which is favorable for establishing friendly relations, sensual pleasures, as well as celebrations.
Meaning: 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
Deity: Aryaman
Auspicious: dealings with authorities and superiors, fame, home and housing, clothing and jewellery.
A karana is half a tithi; there are 60 of them in a lunar month.
Lord: Jupiter
The time of Jupiter's action is considered the most favorable for all worldly and spiritual affairs not related to coercion or anger. You can begin spiritual practices, good deeds, study of philosophy, Doctrine, various sciences.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): sowing, planting flowers and trees
plants of the day: plants with large sweet fruits, or with fleshy (voluminous) stems and leaves
nakshatra Purva-Phalguni
For pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else.
Shukla-triodashi
no pruning or felling
not good for sowing seeds, for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
Planting and sowing are allowed.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
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.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
“Burnt” 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.
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Rahu (a different segment for each weekday). No new work, journeys or deals are started; whatever was begun earlier may be continued.
How it is calculated: following the South Indian tradition (Tamil Nadu, Kerala), as Drik Panchang does — the daytime from sunrise to sunset (upper limb of the disc, with refraction) is divided into 8 parts, and Rahu Kalam is part 6 (Mon 2, Sat 3, Fri 4, Wed 5, Thu 6, Tue 7, Sun 8).
Another tradition — Kala Vela: the eighth parts of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order starting from the lord of the day, while the eighth part, the last before sunset, is “empty”, without a lord; in this tradition it is given to Rahu — today {y} (on Sundays it coincides with the calculation above).
Yet another tradition — printed panchangas: a nominal day of 6:00–18:00, so Rahu Kalam always falls at the same clock time — today 13:30–15:00; if the nominal 6:00–18:00 day is counted in local mean time — 13:59–15:29 by the clock. Far from India this is a rough approximation.
Using the rising and setting of the centre of the disc without refraction (old Siddhantic panchangas): {x}.
At night Rahu Kalam is usually not reckoned (the translator of the Kalaprakashika, 1917: “it occurs only in the daytime”); a few divide the night into 8 parts as well, but there is no generally accepted order of the night parts. In North India, Choghadiya is more often consulted to choose the hour.
One-eighth of the daytime associated with Yama: unfavourable for new undertakings and journeys.
How it is calculated: the eighths of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day; Yamaganda (Yamaghantaka) is Jupiter’s portion, today part 1. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 06:00–07:30.
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Gulika (the son of Saturn). Whatever is begun at this time tends to repeat, so funerals are not held and loans are not taken during Gulika; important new undertakings are usually avoided.
How it is calculated: Saturn’s portion among the eighths of the daytime (planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day), today part 3. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 09:00–10:30. According to a note by the translator of the Kalaprakashika, Gulika is not considered inauspicious: it is even good for reaping, gathering grain, trade, medical treatment, repaying debts and a number of other activities; the view that whatever is begun during Gulika will repeat itself is a popular (mainly Tamil) belief.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Auspicious: investments, trade, savings, starting ventures that are meant to grow.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
The Moon in a fixed, soft, light or movable nakshatra — favourable for activities of its type.
“Empty” tithi (the 4th, 9th or 14th): whatever is begun bears no fruit; suitable for removal, demolition and overcoming obstacles.
Group: Rikta. Deity: Kali.
Kali rules the fourteenth lunar day and promotes destruction, appeal to elementals (forces of nature, elements) and spirits.
Meaning: Following red
Symbol: Half of the bed under the feet (foot)
Deity: Aryaman (Lord of Hospitality)
Type: fixed (dhruva, sthira) — For what is firm and lasting: laying house foundations, housewarming, planting, weddings, taking office, long-term projects.
Vimshottari lord: Sun
Shakti: accumulate and prosper through alliances
Deity: Shri (Lakshmi)
Auspicious: trade, deals, buying and selling, partnerships and long-term business projects.
A karana is half a tithi; there are 60 of them in a lunar month.
Lord: Venus
All manifestations of beauty and harmony find their support and development on this day, therefore, most worldly and spiritual affairs that do not rely on brute force are good to begin or implement at this time. The day is especially good for marriage, hiring workers, building relationships, creativity, music, singing, dancing, poetry and holding holidays or performances, it is best to schedule a romantic date at this time - it will add additional shine to decorations and a special aroma to flowers, and tact to the owners of all this.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): planting flowers and trees; digging the ground is not very favorable; do not prune and the like
plants of the day: flowers, ornamental plants
nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni
Planting and sowing are allowed.
Shukla-chaturdashi
not good for sowing seeds, for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
sowing seeds, any undertakings
Soaking seeds is allowed, but not planting or sowing.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
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 time of Vishti Karana — halves of the 4th, 8th, 11th and 15th tithis of the bright half and of the 3rd, 7th, 10th and 14th of the dark half of the month. Auspicious activities are not begun during Bhadra; its strength depends on where it resides: on earth it is most harmful, while in heaven or in the netherworld the harm is mitigated (according to a verse of the Muhurta Chintamani, there it even portends good fortune and gain).
“Mouth” of Bhadra — the most dangerous 5 ghatis (2 hours) of Bhadra; nothing important is done at this time.
“Tail” of Bhadra — the last 3 ghatis (1 h 12 min) of one of its praharas; considered an acceptable time if Bhadra cannot be avoided (for example, for Holika Dahan).
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Rahu (a different segment for each weekday). No new work, journeys or deals are started; whatever was begun earlier may be continued.
How it is calculated: following the South Indian tradition (Tamil Nadu, Kerala), as Drik Panchang does — the daytime from sunrise to sunset (upper limb of the disc, with refraction) is divided into 8 parts, and Rahu Kalam is part 4 (Mon 2, Sat 3, Fri 4, Wed 5, Thu 6, Tue 7, Sun 8).
Another tradition — Kala Vela: the eighth parts of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order starting from the lord of the day, while the eighth part, the last before sunset, is “empty”, without a lord; in this tradition it is given to Rahu — today {y} (on Sundays it coincides with the calculation above).
Yet another tradition — printed panchangas: a nominal day of 6:00–18:00, so Rahu Kalam always falls at the same clock time — today 10:30–12:00; if the nominal 6:00–18:00 day is counted in local mean time — 10:59–12:29 by the clock. Far from India this is a rough approximation.
Using the rising and setting of the centre of the disc without refraction (old Siddhantic panchangas): {x}.
At night Rahu Kalam is usually not reckoned (the translator of the Kalaprakashika, 1917: “it occurs only in the daytime”); a few divide the night into 8 parts as well, but there is no generally accepted order of the night parts. In North India, Choghadiya is more often consulted to choose the hour.
One-eighth of the daytime associated with Yama: unfavourable for new undertakings and journeys.
How it is calculated: the eighths of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day; Yamaganda (Yamaghantaka) is Jupiter’s portion, today part 7. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 15:00–16:30.
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Gulika (the son of Saturn). Whatever is begun at this time tends to repeat, so funerals are not held and loans are not taken during Gulika; important new undertakings are usually avoided.
How it is calculated: Saturn’s portion among the eighths of the daytime (planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day), today part 2. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 07:30–09:00. According to a note by the translator of the Kalaprakashika, Gulika is not considered inauspicious: it is even good for reaping, gathering grain, trade, medical treatment, repaying debts and a number of other activities; the view that whatever is begun during Gulika will repeat itself is a popular (mainly Tamil) belief.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
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.
An eclipse on a neighbouring Vedic day (the day before, including the night before this day’s sunrise, or the day after): its influence is weaker, but important undertakings are better postponed.
Group: Purna. Deity: Vishvedevas.
Vishvedevas rule the full moon and protect the peace of mind and the performance of austerities.
Meaning: Hand, fist
Symbol: Palm or fist
Deity: Savitar (Animating, Awakening)
Type: light (kshipra, laghu) — For quick matters: trade, healing, study, travel, purchases and starting a business.
Vimshottari lord: Moon
Shakti: give the obtaining of what you want with your own hands, dexterity
Auspicious: everything lasting — foundations, building, planting, long-term commitments.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
Deity: Indra
Auspicious: good for any benevolent and lasting work, building up health and strength, undertakings meant to grow.
A karana is half a tithi; there are 60 of them in a lunar month.
Lord: 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.
The Moon enters the Earth’s shadow (occurs only at full moon). Sutak begins 9 hours (3 praharas) before the eclipse; during it — japa and meditation, afterwards — a holy bath and dana.
The luminary is completely covered: the Sun by the Moon, the Moon by the Earth’s shadow.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): working in the field, planting flowers and trees, sowing, making a pond and a well; do not plow
plants of the day: slow-growing, long-lived, dense, heavy, sturdy plants
nakshatra Hasta
Soaking seeds is allowed, but not planting or sowing.
Purnima
sowing seeds, any undertakings
digging, plowing, planting trees
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
“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.
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 knotted junction of “water” and “fire”: the last pada of Ashlesha, Jyeshtha and Revati and the first pada of Magha, Mula and Ashwini (as well as the tithi junctions of the 5th and 6th, the 10th and 11th, the 15th and 1st). Unfavourable for new undertakings.
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Rahu (a different segment for each weekday). No new work, journeys or deals are started; whatever was begun earlier may be continued.
How it is calculated: following the South Indian tradition (Tamil Nadu, Kerala), as Drik Panchang does — the daytime from sunrise to sunset (upper limb of the disc, with refraction) is divided into 8 parts, and Rahu Kalam is part 3 (Mon 2, Sat 3, Fri 4, Wed 5, Thu 6, Tue 7, Sun 8).
Another tradition — Kala Vela: the eighth parts of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order starting from the lord of the day, while the eighth part, the last before sunset, is “empty”, without a lord; in this tradition it is given to Rahu — today {y} (on Sundays it coincides with the calculation above).
Yet another tradition — printed panchangas: a nominal day of 6:00–18:00, so Rahu Kalam always falls at the same clock time — today 09:00–10:30; if the nominal 6:00–18:00 day is counted in local mean time — 09:29–10:59 by the clock. Far from India this is a rough approximation.
Using the rising and setting of the centre of the disc without refraction (old Siddhantic panchangas): {x}.
At night Rahu Kalam is usually not reckoned (the translator of the Kalaprakashika, 1917: “it occurs only in the daytime”); a few divide the night into 8 parts as well, but there is no generally accepted order of the night parts. In North India, Choghadiya is more often consulted to choose the hour.
One-eighth of the daytime associated with Yama: unfavourable for new undertakings and journeys.
How it is calculated: the eighths of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day; Yamaganda (Yamaghantaka) is Jupiter’s portion, today part 6. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 13:30–15:00.
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Gulika (the son of Saturn). Whatever is begun at this time tends to repeat, so funerals are not held and loans are not taken during Gulika; important new undertakings are usually avoided.
How it is calculated: Saturn’s portion among the eighths of the daytime (planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day), today part 1. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 06:00–07:30. According to a note by the translator of the Kalaprakashika, Gulika is not considered inauspicious: it is even good for reaping, gathering grain, trade, medical treatment, repaying debts and a number of other activities; the view that whatever is begun during Gulika will repeat itself is a popular (mainly Tamil) belief.
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
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.
There is an eclipse on this date, but it is not visible at this location (or it is only penumbral): Sutak and eclipse rites are not observed, the influence is weak; important undertakings are still better postponed.
Tuesday or Saturday — the days of the harsh (krura) planets Mars and Saturn.
Group: Nanda. Deity: Brahma.
The ruler of the first day of the waning moon is Brahma. This time is suitable for all types of ceremonies.
Meaning: 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)
Deity: Mitra
Auspicious: friendship, love, matchmaking and alliances, reconciliation, jewellery.
A karana is half a tithi; there are 60 of them in a lunar month.
Lord: Sun
This day is suitable for generosity, celebrations, holidays, performances and festivals. Meetings with high-ranking people and important government affairs are good to carry out on this day.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): planting trees, sowing grain crops
plants of the day: laurel, spices, for example hot peppers
nakshatra Chitra
No pruning; planting flowers, soaking and the like are allowed.
Krishna-pratipat
digging, plowing, planting trees
planting and sowing are allowed (long-term result)
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
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.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Rahu (a different segment for each weekday). No new work, journeys or deals are started; whatever was begun earlier may be continued.
How it is calculated: following the South Indian tradition (Tamil Nadu, Kerala), as Drik Panchang does — the daytime from sunrise to sunset (upper limb of the disc, with refraction) is divided into 8 parts, and Rahu Kalam is part 8 (Mon 2, Sat 3, Fri 4, Wed 5, Thu 6, Tue 7, Sun 8).
Another tradition — Kala Vela: the eighth parts of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order starting from the lord of the day, while the eighth part, the last before sunset, is “empty”, without a lord; in this tradition it is given to Rahu — today {y} (on Sundays it coincides with the calculation above).
Yet another tradition — printed panchangas: a nominal day of 6:00–18:00, so Rahu Kalam always falls at the same clock time — today 16:30–18:00; if the nominal 6:00–18:00 day is counted in local mean time — 16:59–18:29 by the clock. Far from India this is a rough approximation.
Using the rising and setting of the centre of the disc without refraction (old Siddhantic panchangas): {x}.
At night Rahu Kalam is usually not reckoned (the translator of the Kalaprakashika, 1917: “it occurs only in the daytime”); a few divide the night into 8 parts as well, but there is no generally accepted order of the night parts. In North India, Choghadiya is more often consulted to choose the hour.
One-eighth of the daytime associated with Yama: unfavourable for new undertakings and journeys.
How it is calculated: the eighths of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day; Yamaganda (Yamaghantaka) is Jupiter’s portion, today part 5. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 12:00–13:30.
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Gulika (the son of Saturn). Whatever is begun at this time tends to repeat, so funerals are not held and loans are not taken during Gulika; important new undertakings are usually avoided.
How it is calculated: Saturn’s portion among the eighths of the daytime (planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day), today part 7. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 15:00–16:30. According to a note by the translator of the Kalaprakashika, Gulika is not considered inauspicious: it is even good for reaping, gathering grain, trade, medical treatment, repaying debts and a number of other activities; the view that whatever is begun during Gulika will repeat itself is a popular (mainly Tamil) belief.
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
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.
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.
Group: Bhadra. Deity: Vidhatr.
Patronizes the second day of the waning Moon - Vidhatr. This period is suitable for all matters designed for development and long-term preservation, for example, for laying the foundations of buildings.
Meaning: 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
Lord: Moon
Favorable for any daily activities related to water, food, housing, women, trade, hotels, utilities, etc. You can carry out a wide variety of earthworks, both gardening and construction; preparing food, getting a haircut, doing treatment, decorating, building relationships, getting married and hiring.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): field work, planting rice, grain, trees or flowers
plants of the day: watery vegetables such as cucumbers and zucchini, water-loving plants such as rice
nakshatra 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-dvitya
planting and sowing are allowed (long-term result)
any undertakings
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Rahu (a different segment for each weekday). No new work, journeys or deals are started; whatever was begun earlier may be continued.
How it is calculated: following the South Indian tradition (Tamil Nadu, Kerala), as Drik Panchang does — the daytime from sunrise to sunset (upper limb of the disc, with refraction) is divided into 8 parts, and Rahu Kalam is part 2 (Mon 2, Sat 3, Fri 4, Wed 5, Thu 6, Tue 7, Sun 8).
Another tradition — Kala Vela: the eighth parts of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order starting from the lord of the day, while the eighth part, the last before sunset, is “empty”, without a lord; in this tradition it is given to Rahu — today {y} (on Sundays it coincides with the calculation above).
Yet another tradition — printed panchangas: a nominal day of 6:00–18:00, so Rahu Kalam always falls at the same clock time — today 07:30–09:00; if the nominal 6:00–18:00 day is counted in local mean time — 07:59–09:29 by the clock. Far from India this is a rough approximation.
Using the rising and setting of the centre of the disc without refraction (old Siddhantic panchangas): {x}.
At night Rahu Kalam is usually not reckoned (the translator of the Kalaprakashika, 1917: “it occurs only in the daytime”); a few divide the night into 8 parts as well, but there is no generally accepted order of the night parts. In North India, Choghadiya is more often consulted to choose the hour.
One-eighth of the daytime associated with Yama: unfavourable for new undertakings and journeys.
How it is calculated: the eighths of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day; Yamaganda (Yamaghantaka) is Jupiter’s portion, today part 4. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 10:30–12:00.
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Gulika (the son of Saturn). Whatever is begun at this time tends to repeat, so funerals are not held and loans are not taken during Gulika; important new undertakings are usually avoided.
How it is calculated: Saturn’s portion among the eighths of the daytime (planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day), today part 6. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 13:30–15:00. According to a note by the translator of the Kalaprakashika, Gulika is not considered inauspicious: it is even good for reaping, gathering grain, trade, medical treatment, repaying debts and a number of other activities; the view that whatever is begun during Gulika will repeat itself is a popular (mainly Tamil) belief.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Inauspicious: sudden hindrances, a “lightning strike”; the first 3 ghatis (about 1 h 12 min) are skipped.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
Group: Jaya. Deity: Vishnu.
Vishnu rules the third day of the waning moon. It is a good time for cutting hair, nails, shaving and other cosmetic procedures. You can start any important business.
Meaning: 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)
Lord: Mars
Promotes decisive manifestations of will, competitions, active and gambling games, sports, training, overcoming obstacles, working with fire, metal (especially iron), mechanisms, electricity, explosive substances and weapons, militant actions, demand from debtors, litigation, verdicts, quarrels, conflicts, control of parasites (insects and rats) and similar matters. Some medical procedures, such as massage or chiropractic therapy, can be carried out during this time.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): unfavorable for planting seeds, flowers and trees or for working in the field (favorable for fighting pests or pruning something)
plants of the day: onions, garlic and thorny plants, plants that actively defend themselves
nakshatra Vishakha
Planting and sowing are not allowed, but everyday routine tasks may be carried out.
Krishna-tritya
any undertakings
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Rahu (a different segment for each weekday). No new work, journeys or deals are started; whatever was begun earlier may be continued.
How it is calculated: following the South Indian tradition (Tamil Nadu, Kerala), as Drik Panchang does — the daytime from sunrise to sunset (upper limb of the disc, with refraction) is divided into 8 parts, and Rahu Kalam is part 7 (Mon 2, Sat 3, Fri 4, Wed 5, Thu 6, Tue 7, Sun 8).
Another tradition — Kala Vela: the eighth parts of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order starting from the lord of the day, while the eighth part, the last before sunset, is “empty”, without a lord; in this tradition it is given to Rahu — today {y} (on Sundays it coincides with the calculation above).
Yet another tradition — printed panchangas: a nominal day of 6:00–18:00, so Rahu Kalam always falls at the same clock time — today 15:00–16:30; if the nominal 6:00–18:00 day is counted in local mean time — 15:29–16:59 by the clock. Far from India this is a rough approximation.
Using the rising and setting of the centre of the disc without refraction (old Siddhantic panchangas): {x}.
At night Rahu Kalam is usually not reckoned (the translator of the Kalaprakashika, 1917: “it occurs only in the daytime”); a few divide the night into 8 parts as well, but there is no generally accepted order of the night parts. In North India, Choghadiya is more often consulted to choose the hour.
One-eighth of the daytime associated with Yama: unfavourable for new undertakings and journeys.
How it is calculated: the eighths of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day; Yamaganda (Yamaghantaka) is Jupiter’s portion, today part 3. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 09:00–10:30.
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Gulika (the son of Saturn). Whatever is begun at this time tends to repeat, so funerals are not held and loans are not taken during Gulika; important new undertakings are usually avoided.
How it is calculated: Saturn’s portion among the eighths of the daytime (planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day), today part 5. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 12:00–13:30. According to a note by the translator of the Kalaprakashika, Gulika is not considered inauspicious: it is even good for reaping, gathering grain, trade, medical treatment, repaying debts and a number of other activities; the view that whatever is begun during Gulika will repeat itself is a popular (mainly Tamil) belief.
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Especially auspicious: success in any undertaking, study and spiritual practice.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
Group: Rikta. Deity: Yama.
The ruler of the fourth day of the waning Moon is Yama. Important matters should not be started. It is possible to conduct military maneuvers, remove obstacles and destroy something.
Meaning: Following Radha, success
Symbol: Lotus flower, row, furrow or rut
Deity: Mitra (Friend)
Type: soft (mridu, maitra) — For arts and music, friendship and love, new clothes and jewellery, weddings and festivals.
Vimshottari lord: Saturn
Shakti: give worship (whence abundance and honor, worthy relationships and popularity)
what to do (Tibetan tradition): 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 Anuradha
No pruning; planting flowers, soaking and the like are allowed.
Krishna-chaturti
for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
A combination of weekday and nakshatra that yields the “nectar of success”: Sun — Hasta, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashwini, Wed — Anuradha, Thu — Pushya, Fri — Revati, Sat — Rohini. One of the strongest auspicious yogas: it brings success to almost any undertaking.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
The yoga of “accomplishing all aims”: an auspicious combination of weekday and nakshatra (each day has its own 3–7 nakshatras). Good for any new undertaking; exceptions: Thu + Pushya is not used for weddings, Tue + Ashwini for housewarmings, Sat + Rohini for travel.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
The nitya yoga of “calamity” is in force for most of the day: worldly undertakings are postponed, but the day is good for holy baths, dana, japa and ancestor rites.
Group: Purna. Deity: Soma.
The fifth day of the waning moon is owned by Soma, who patronizes medicine, surgery and cleansing the body of poisons. You can begin other important things.
Meaning: 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)
One of the two most inauspicious yogas: worldly undertakings are not begun in it at all. It is, however, very good for holy baths, dana, japa and ancestor rites.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): sowing, planting flowers and trees
plants of the day: plants with large sweet fruits, or with fleshy (voluminous) stems and leaves
nakshatra Jyestha
For pruning and uprooting; plowing and watering are allowed, but nothing else.
Krishna-panchami
any undertakings
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
“Burnt” tithi of the weekday: Sun — 12, Mon — 11, Tue — 5, Wed — 3, Thu — 6, Fri — 8, Sat — 9. Whatever is begun bears no fruit.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Auspicious: comfort and convenience, purchases, home improvement, any auspicious deeds.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
Group: Nanda. Deity: Kartikeya.
Kartikeya presides over the sixth day of the waning moon, favoring coronations (taking office), establishing new friendships, carrying out festivals and performances.
Meaning: Root
Symbol: Roots, elephant goad, lion's tail (panicle)
Deity: Nirriti (Goddess of Destruction or Alakshmi)
Type: sharp (tikshna, daruna) — For drastic actions: surgery, severing ties, taming, exorcism, fighting diseases and enemies; unsuitable for other auspicious undertakings (the exception is weddings: Mula is among the nakshatras for marriage).
Vimshottari lord: Ketu
Shakti: destroy, crush (also the ability to destroy destruction)
Deity: Bhu (the Earth goddess)
Auspicious: farming, sowing and planting, building a house, household affairs.
A karana is half a tithi; there are 60 of them in a lunar month.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): 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 Mula
For pruning and uprooting; plowing and watering are allowed, but nothing else.
Krishna-shashti
plowing the ground
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
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.
“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.
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Inauspicious: obstacles; nothing is started in the first half of the yoga, while the second half is acceptable.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
Group: Bhadra. Deity: Indra.
The seventh day of the waning moon is ruled by Indra and this favors the start of travel, the purchase of vehicles, as well as other matters where movement is a characteristic feature.
Meaning: 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)
Deity: Yama
Bhadra — the most inauspicious karana: weddings, journeys, purchases and any auspicious undertakings are avoided during it. It suits only harsh deeds: fighting enemies, demolition, removing obstacles.
A karana is half a tithi; there are 60 of them in a lunar month.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): working in the field, planting flowers and trees, sowing, making a pond and a well; do not plow
plants of the day: slow-growing, long-lived, dense, heavy, sturdy plants
nakshatra Purva-Ashadha
For pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else.
Krishna-saptami
soaking seeds is allowed, digging the ground
tillage and sowing are forbidden
“Poisonous” tithi of the weekday: Sun — 4, Mon — 6, Tue — 7, Wed — 2, Thu — 8, Fri — 9, Sat — 7. Unfavourable for new undertakings, medical treatment and transactions.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
0 — does not affect the haircut rating
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.
8th tithi: a day of Durga and Shiva, good for fasting and worship, but weaker than usual for worldly undertakings.
Group: Jaya. Deity: Vasus.
The ruler of the eighth day of the waning Moon is Vasus, which favors the beginning of military operations, the construction of defenses and fortifications.
Meaning: Subsequent invincible, insubordinate
Symbol: Small bed
Deity: Vishva-Deva (All Gods)
Type: fixed (dhruva, sthira) — For what is firm and lasting: laying house foundations, housewarming, planting, weddings, taking office, long-term projects.
Vimshottari lord: Sun
Shakti: give an undeniable victory, thanks to alliances and support
what to do (Tibetan tradition): planting trees, sowing grain crops
plants of the day: laurel, spices, for example hot peppers
nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha
Planting and sowing are allowed.
Krishna-ashtami
tillage and sowing are forbidden
for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Especially auspicious: success of undertakings, gaining knowledge and receiving initiations.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
Group: Rikta. Deity: Serpent (Naga).
The Serpent (Naga) presides over the ninth day of the waning Moon, which is suitable for struggle, destruction, coercion and for efforts to overcome obstacles.
Meaning: 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)
what to do (Tibetan tradition): field work, planting rice, grain, trees or flowers
plants of the day: watery vegetables such as cucumbers and zucchini, water-loving plants such as rice
nakshatra Shravana
Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result.
according to the Indian tradition: Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result (planting or sowing is not allowed).
Krishna-navami
for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
any undertakings
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
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.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
0 — does not affect the haircut rating
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut
Group: Purna. Deity: Dharma.
The tenth day of the waning moon is protected by Dharma, which favors virtuous deeds, religious events, spiritual practices, as well as other pious activities. You can start any important work.
Meaning: 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
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.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): unfavorable for planting seeds, flowers and trees or for working in the field (favorable for fighting pests or pruning something)
plants of the day: onions, garlic and thorny plants, plants that actively defend themselves
nakshatra Dhanishtha
Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result.
according to the Indian tradition: Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result (planting or sowing is not allowed).
Krishna-dashami
any undertakings
plowing, pruning and weeding
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
Began on a 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.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
0 — does not affect the haircut rating
The Moon in Kumbha or Mina (from the middle of Dhanishtha to the end of Revati). During these five nakshatras people do not travel south, gather firewood or grass, lay a roof or build a bed; cremation is performed with a special rite.
The Sun moves into a new sign: a time for holy baths, dana and worship of the Sun, but not for new undertakings.
Group: Nanda. Deity: Rudra.
The ruler of the eleventh day of the waning Moon is Rudra, which is favorable for fasting and religious (spiritual) activities. Remembering the Supreme Deity will give especially positive results.
Meaning: 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
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.
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-ekadashi
plowing, pruning and weeding
neutral
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
0 — does not affect the haircut rating
Group: Bhadra. Deity: Sun (Ravi).
The Sun (Ravi) rules the twelfth day of the waning Moon and this period is auspicious for religious ceremonies, lighting the sacred fire and performing one's duties.
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
Especially auspicious: study, sacred rites, peace and reconciliation.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): 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.
Krishna-dvadashi
neutral
no pruning or felling
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
“Omitted” tithi, lying entirely between two sunrises and touching neither of them (avama day): unfavourable for new undertakings.
Group: Rikta. Deity: Kali.
Kali rules the fourteenth day of the waning moon and promotes destruction, appeal to elementals (forces of nature, elements) and spirits.
Meaning: Later blessed (foot, leg)
Symbol: Part of the red bed for legs (foot), twins
Deity: Ahirbudhyana (Serpent of the Deep - Milky Way under the horizon)
Type: fixed (dhruva, sthira) — For what is firm and lasting: laying house foundations, housewarming, planting, weddings, taking office, long-term projects.
Vimshottari lord: Saturn
Shakti: give rain (nourishment and stability)
Especially auspicious: power and administration, taking office, dealings with influential patrons.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): planting flowers and trees; digging the ground is not very favorable; do not prune and the like
plants of the day: flowers, ornamental plants
nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra
Planting and sowing are allowed.
Krishna-chaturdashi
for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
No pruning; planting flowers, soaking and the like are allowed.
according to the Indian tradition: No pruning; planting flowers, soaking seeds and the like are allowed.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
14th tithi of the waning Moon, the eve of the new moon: unfavourable for new undertakings; a day of Shiva (Masik Shivaratri).
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.
Vishti Karana with the Moon in Karka, Simha, Kumbha or Mina: Bhadra resides on earth (bhu-loka) and is especially harmful.
Group: Purna. Deity: Pitris (ancestors).
The Pitris (ancestors) rule the new moon; this period is suitable for rites honoring the ancestors (shraddha, tarpana), for pacifying the mind and performing austerities.
Meaning: 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)
One of the two most inauspicious yogas: worldly undertakings are not begun in it at all; good for fasting, prayer and spiritual practice.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
Deity: 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.
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.
Amavasya
do not start anything, only finish up safe tasks that require no exertion
Soaking seeds is allowed, but not planting or sowing.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
New moon: a day of the ancestors (shraddha, tarpana) and of spiritual practice, unfavourable for worldly undertakings.
Patron: Madhusudana; Aditya — Aryaman. Full moon in nakshatra Vishakha. Ritu: Vasanta.
Group: Nanda. Deity: Brahma.
The ruler of the first lunar day is Brahma. This time is suitable for all types of ceremonies.
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
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.
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.
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-pratipat
digging, plowing, planting trees
For pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else.
planting and sowing are allowed (long-term result)
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Group: Bhadra. Deity: Vidhatr.
Patronizes the second lunar day of Vidhatr. This period is suitable for all matters designed for development and long-term preservation, for example, for laying the foundations of buildings.
Meaning: 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
Auspicious: health and healing, long-term matters and anything meant to last a long time.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): 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-dvitya
planting and sowing are allowed (long-term result)
Planting and sowing are not allowed, but everyday routine tasks may be carried out.
any undertakings
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Group: Jaya. Deity: Vishnu.
Vishnu rules the third lunar day. It is a suitable time for cutting hair, nails, shaving and other cosmetic procedures. You can begin any important business.
Meaning: 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
Auspicious: weddings and family matters, anything meant to bring good fortune and well-being.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): unfavorable for planting seeds, flowers and trees or for working in the field (favorable for fighting pests or pruning something)
plants of the day: onions, garlic and thorny plants, plants that actively defend themselves
nakshatra Krittika
Planting and sowing are not allowed, but everyday routine tasks may be carried out.
Shukla-tritya
any undertakings
Planting and sowing are allowed.
felling trees, for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
+1 — favourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
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).
Group: Rikta. Deity: Yama.
The ruler of the fourth lunar day is Yama. Important matters should not be started. It is possible to conduct military maneuvers, remove obstacles and destroy something.
Meaning: Red (an epithet of the star Aldebaran)
Symbol: Wagon, rarely: temple, banyan, incense, sandalwood
Deity: Prajapati (Brahma - Creator)
Type: fixed (dhruva, sthira) — For what is firm and lasting: laying house foundations, housewarming, planting, weddings, taking office, long-term projects.
Vimshottari lord: Moon
Shakti: give growth (prosperity, fertility)
Auspicious: jewellery, celebrations, travel, creative undertakings.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): doing work related to water and earth - plowing and sowing, planting flowers and trees
plants of the day: climbers, plants that depend on others and adapt quickly, all leafy greens
nakshatra Rohini
Planting and sowing are allowed.
Shukla-chaturti
felling trees, for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
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.
do not fell trees, any undertakings
+1 — favourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Inauspicious: portends trouble and hindrances; if necessary, the first 6 ghatis (about 2 h 24 min) are skipped.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
Group: Purna. Deity: Soma.
The fifth lunar day is owned by Soma, who patronizes medicine, surgery and cleansing the body of poisons. You can begin other important things.
Meaning: 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)
what to do (Tibetan tradition): sowing, planting flowers and trees
plants of the day: plants with large sweet fruits, or with fleshy (voluminous) stems and leaves
nakshatra Mrigashirsha
No pruning; planting flowers, soaking and the like are allowed.
according to the Indian tradition: No pruning; planting flowers, soaking seeds and the like are allowed.
Shukla-panchami
do not fell trees, any undertakings
For pruning and uprooting; plowing and watering are allowed, but nothing else.
plowing the ground
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
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.
Group: Nanda. Deity: Kartikeya.
Kartikeya presides on the sixth lunar day, favoring coronations (taking office), establishing new friendships, celebrating holidays and performances.
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)
what to do (Tibetan tradition): planting flowers and trees; digging the ground is not very favorable; do not prune and the like
plants of the day: flowers, ornamental plants
nakshatra Ardra
For pruning and uprooting; plowing and watering are allowed, but nothing else.
Shukla-shashti
plowing the ground
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).
soaking seeds is allowed, farming
+1 — favourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Group: Bhadra. Deity: Indra.
The seventh lunar day is ruled by Indra and this favors the start of travel, the purchase of vehicles, as well as other matters where movement is a characteristic feature.
Meaning: Successful, magnificent, two for riches
Symbol: Arrow or quiver of arrows, rarely: rainbow
Deity: Aditi
Type: movable (chara, chala) — For journeys and moving house, buying vehicles, gardening, quick and temporary changes.
Vimshottari lord: Jupiter
Shakti: give the gaining of profit (property, wealth), growth
Auspicious: lasting and long-term matters, laying foundations and building, vows.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): working in the field, planting flowers and trees, sowing, making a pond and a well; do not plow
plants of the day: slow-growing, long-lived, dense, heavy, sturdy plants
nakshatra Punarvasu
Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result.
according to the Indian tradition: Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result (planting or sowing is not allowed).
Shukla-saptami
soaking seeds is allowed, farming
Soaking seeds is allowed, but not planting or sowing.
tillage and sowing are forbidden
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.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
The Moon in Pushya, the best of the nakshatras for new undertakings (except weddings).
Group: Jaya. Deity: Vasus.
The ruler of the eighth lunar day is Vasu, which favors the beginning of military operations, the construction of defenses and fortifications.
Meaning: Feeder; feeder of flowers
Symbol: Cow udder, flower (lotus), arrow and circle
Deity: Brhaspati
Type: light (kshipra, laghu) — For quick matters: trade, healing, study, travel, purchases and starting a business.
Vimshottari lord: Saturn
Shakti: give manifestation of spiritual energy, feeding
what to do (Tibetan tradition): planting trees, sowing grain crops
plants of the day: laurel, spices, for example hot peppers
nakshatra Pushya
Soaking seeds is allowed, but not planting or sowing.
Shukla-ashtami
tillage and sowing are forbidden
For pruning and uprooting; plowing and watering are allowed, but nothing else.
for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
A Sunday when the Moon is in Pushya. Very favourable for purchases, preparing medicines and medical treatment, beginning studies and mantra practice.
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Group: Rikta. Deity: Serpent (Naga).
The serpent (Naga) patronizes the ninth lunar day, which is suitable for struggle, destruction, coercion and for efforts to overcome obstacles.
Meaning: Wrapping around (like a snake), hugging
Symbol: Curled snake
Deity: Naga - the lord of snakes (Sharpa)
Type: sharp (tikshna, daruna) — For drastic actions: surgery, severing ties, taming, exorcism, fighting diseases and enemies; unsuitable for other auspicious undertakings (the exception is weddings: Mula is among the nakshatras for marriage).
Vimshottari lord: Mercury
Shakti: cause suffering with poison, paralyze
what to do (Tibetan tradition): field work, planting rice, grain, trees or flowers
plants of the day: watery vegetables such as cucumbers and zucchini, water-loving plants such as rice
nakshatra Ashlesha
For pruning and uprooting; plowing and watering are allowed, but nothing else.
Shukla-navami
for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
For pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else.
any undertakings
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Group: Purna. Deity: Dharma.
The tenth lunar day is patronized by Dharma, which favors virtuous deeds, religious events, spiritual practices, as well as other pious activities. You can start any important work.
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 Magha
For pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else.
Shukla-dashami
any undertakings
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.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): doing work related to water and earth - plowing and sowing, planting flowers and trees
plants of the day: climbers, plants that depend on others and adapt quickly, all leafy greens
nakshatra Purva-Phalguni
For pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else.
Shukla-ekadashi
pruning and weeding
+1 — favourable for a haircut
what to do (Tibetan tradition): sowing, planting flowers and trees
plants of the day: plants with large sweet fruits, or with fleshy (voluminous) stems and leaves
nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni
Planting and sowing are allowed.
Shukla-dvadashi
neutral