April 2029 falls, in the lunar calendar (amanta), within the months Adhika Chaitra (until 13.04), Nija Chaitra (from 14.04). Adhika Chaitra — intercalary month: annual festivals are, as a rule, moved to the following (Nija) month; no major undertakings are begun in it. Periods: until 13.04 — Kharmas; 14–22.04 — Chaitra Navaratri (spring). Major festivals: 14.04 Ugadi, Gudi Padwa — Hindu New Year; 14.04 Mesha Sankranti (Vaisakhi, Vishu); 14.04 Chaitra Navaratri: Ghatasthapana; 22.04 Rama Navami; 28.04 Hanuman Jayanti.
Icons this month (22)
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
- 7.04 Sat — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Yoga Siddha, Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) after 11:50
Shravana (movable): for journeys and moving house, buying vehicles, gardening, quick and temporary changes.
Adhika Masa: not for weddings, housewarmings or major new undertakings; good for spiritual practice. - 17.04 Tue — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Ravi Yoga, Anandadi: Matanga after 08:57
Rohini (fixed): for what is firm and lasting: laying house foundations, housewarming, planting, weddings, taking office, long-term projects. - 18.04 Wed — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Ravi Yoga, Anandadi: Shubha after 09:01
Rohini (fixed): for what is firm and lasting: laying house foundations, housewarming, planting, weddings, taking office, long-term projects. - 22.04 Sun — Ravi Pushya Yoga, Pushya, Anandadi: Shrivatsa until 10:24
Pushya (light): for quick matters: trade, healing, study, travel, purchases and starting a business. - 28.04 Sat — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Yoga Siddhi, Anandadi: Siddhi
Swati (movable): for journeys and moving house, buying vehicles, gardening, quick and temporary changes.
Festivals
- 1.04 Sun Sankashti Chaturthi (Vibhuvana Palaka)
- 5.04 Thu Kalashtami
- 9.04 Mon Parama Ekadashi
- 10.04 Tue Bhauma Pradosha
- 11.04 Wed Masik Shivaratri
- 13.04 Fri Adhika Amavasya
- 14.04 Sat Ugadi, Gudi Padwa — Hindu New Year
- 14.04 Sat Mesha Sankranti (Vaisakhi, Vishu)
- 14.04 Sat Chaitra Navaratri: Ghatasthapana
- 15.04 Sun Chandra Darshan
- 16.04 Mon Gangaur
- 17.04 Tue Vinayaka Chaturthi
- 19.04 Thu Skanda Shashti
- 20.04 Fri Yamuna Chhath (Yamuna Jayanti)
- 22.04 Sun Rama Navami
- 22.04 Sun Durga Ashtami of Chaitra Navaratri
- 23.04 Mon Rama Navami (Vaishnavas, ISKCON)
- 24.04 Tue Kamada Ekadashi
- 25.04 Wed Kamada Ekadashi — Vaishnava fast
- 26.04 Thu Pradosha Vrat
- 26.04 Thu Mahavir Jayanti
- 28.04 Sat Hanuman Jayanti
- 28.04 Sat Chaitra Purnima (Chitra Pournami)
Special muhurta yogas
- 2.04 Mon Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 09:38–05:55 (03.04)
- 7.04 Sat Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 08:50–05:42 (08.04)
- 10.04 Tue Tripushkar Yoga 15:54–17:22
- 12.04 Thu Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 21:45–05:29 (13.04)
- 13.04 Fri Amrita Siddhi Yoga 05:29–00:43 (14.04)
- 13.04 Fri Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day
- 17.04 Tue Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 05:19–08:57
- 18.04 Wed Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day
- 20.04 Fri Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 14:16–05:09 (21.04)
- 21.04 Sat Tripushkar Yoga 05:09–11:04
- 22.04 Sun Ravi Pushya Yoga 05:07–14:48
- 22.04 Sun Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 05:07–14:48
- 28.04 Sat Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:53–22:51
- 29.04 Sun Tripushkar Yoga 09:58–20:10
- 30.04 Mon Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:48–17:56
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
- 3.04 Tue — many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower), Vyatipata, Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) (unfavourable day)
- 5.04 Thu — Krakacha Yoga, Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Fierce or sharp nakshatra
- 10.04 Tue — Anandadi: Mrityu, Panchaka, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn) (unfavourable day)
- 12.04 Thu — Krishna Chaturdashi, Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi), Panchaka
- 13.04 Fri — Amavasya, Vaidhriti, Panchaka
- 15.04 Sun — Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra), Fierce or sharp nakshatra, Anandadi: Kaladanda
- 19.04 Thu — Anandadi: Kana, Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Surya Dagdha tithi (unfavourable day)
- 21.04 Sat — Bhadra on earth, Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
- 24.04 Tue — Kshaya tithi, Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi), Fierce or sharp nakshatra
- 29.04 Sun — many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower), Vyatipata, Anandadi: Utpata (unfavourable day)
- 30.04 Mon — Kshaya tithi, Yoga Parigha, Vishti (Bhadra)
Sky this month
- 14.04 New moon (Amavasya) 00:40
- 14.04 Mesha Sankranti 01:25 — the Sun enters Mesha (Aries)
- 28.04 Full moon (Purnima) 13:36
- There are no eclipses this month.
Periods
- until 13.04 Adhika Masa
- until 13.04 Kharmas
- 14–22.04 Chaitra Navaratri (spring)
- 8.04 23:56 – 14.04 00:43 Roga Panchaka
Samvatsara and month
Kilaka (No. 42, “wedge, bolt”) — A year of obstacles: affairs get stuck; perseverance and patience are needed. more
Saumya (No. 43, “gentle, lunar”) — A gentle year: peace, calm and moderate well-being. more
Northern samvatsara: Dundubhi. Shaka Samvat 1951, Vikram Samvat 2086, Kali Yuga 5130.
Adhika 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
Nija 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
Adhika Masa (intercalary month, also called Purushottama Masa or Mala Masa) — a lunar month during which the Sun does not pass into a new sign; it takes the name of the following month with the prefix “Adhika”, and the month after it is called “Nija” (true). In an Adhika month the annual festivals are not observed (they move to the Nija month; the exception is Ganga Dussehra, which in a year with Adhika Jyeshtha is celebrated in the intercalary month), weddings are not held, upanayana, housewarming and the laying of a house foundation are not performed, and no major undertakings are begun. Monthly observances — Ekadashis (Padmini and Parama), Pradosha, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri — are kept as usual, and the month itself is dedicated to Purushottama (Vishnu) and is especially good for japa, reading sacred texts, fasting and dana.
Nija Masa (“true month”) — the ordinary month of the same name that comes immediately after the Adhika month. The annual festivals and rites of that month are observed precisely in it (the exception is Ganga Dussehra when Jyeshtha is Adhika: it is celebrated in the intercalary month).
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: Auspicious nakshatra, Yoga Harshana; cons: Anandadi: Utpata, Vishti (Bhadra) Adhika Masa: not for weddings, housewarmings or major new undertakings; good for spiritual practice. |
|---|---|
| Month | Adhika Chaitra (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Kilaka (No. 42) · Shaka 1950 · Vikram 2085 more |
| Period | Adhika Masa · Kharmas |
| Festivals | Sankashti Chaturthi (Vibhuvana Palaka) |
At sunrise 06:00
| Tithi | 3Krishna-tritya (Jaya, Vishnu) · until 18:14 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Swati, pada 3 (movable, Waiu (Wind), Rahu) · until 11:57 more |
| Yoga | Harshana (“delighting”, auspicious) · until 10:28 more |
| Karana | Vanija (movable) · until 07:54 more |
| Vara | Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Mina (Pisces), Moon: Tula (Libra) |
Changes during the day
| from 07:54 | karana Vishti |
|---|---|
| from 10:28 | yoga Vajra |
| from 11:57 | nakshatra Vishakha |
| from 18:14 | tithi Krishna-chaturti |
| from 18:14 | karana Bava |
| from 04:42 (02.04) | karana Balava |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 05:22 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 06:00 |
| Noon | 12:33 |
| Sunset | 19:07 |
| End of twilight | 19:45 |
| Moonrise | 23:23 |
| Moonset | 06:14 |
| Day length | 13 h 07 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 2, average — 10, bad — 1
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 11:57 | from 18:14 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Swati (06:00–11:57) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Vishakha (11:57–19:07) is good for sowing, for root crops.
- Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 07:54–18:14: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Festivals and periods
Sankashti Chaturthi (Vibhuvana Palaka) · Ganesha
The monthly fast for Ganesha on the fourth day of the waning Moon — the “trouble-removing” Chaturthi. Devotees fast from sunrise until moonrise, then perform Ganesha Puja and offer water to the Moon (arghya).
Rule: at moonrise, 23:23
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
- Adhika Masa
- Kharmas
Muhurta
Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 18:14–05:57 (02.04)
Anandadi: Lumbaka 06:00–11:57 Anandadi: Utpata 11:57–05:57 (02.04)
- Bhadra in the netherworld: 07:54–18:14; Bhadra Puchha 14:39–15:40; Bhadra Mukha 15:40–17:23
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 04:32–05:16 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:07–13:00 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:45–15:37 |
| Godhuli | 19:07–19:29 |
| Pradosha | 19:07–21:17 |
| Nishitha | 00:11–00:54 (02.04) |
| Amrita Kalam | 01:41–03:08 (02.04) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 17:29–19:07 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 12:34–14:12 |
| Gulika Kalam | 15:51–17:29 |
| Dur Muhurta | 17:22–18:15 |
| Varjyam | 17:00–18:27 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 06:00–14:13, 17:14–18:14
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | average 06:00–14:13, 17:14–18:14 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails | average 06:00–06:24, 07:17–11:57 |
| Cutting toenails | average 06:00–14:13, 17:14–18:14 |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 06:00–14:13, 17:14–18:14 |
Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Swati until 11:57, Vishakha from 11:57; tithi Krishna-tritya until 18:14, Krishna-chaturti from 18:14; lagna Mina 06:00, Mesha 06:24, Vrishabha 07:17, Mithuna 08:48, Karka 11:15, Simha 14:13, Kanya 17:14
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Swati (until 11:57) — relief from all suffering; Vishakha (from 11:57) — loss of money; Sunday — physical well-being.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Krishna-chaturti 18:14–19:07: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Cautions:
- Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Ordinary day · score S = −2
Auspicious and inauspicious factors are balanced: a day for routine matters; important matters are best timed for favourable days.
+1 Auspicious nakshatra 06:00–11:57+1 Yoga Harshana 06:00–10:28+1 Auspicious tithi 06:00–18:140 Adhika Masa0 Kharmas0 Yoga Vajra 10:28–11:290 Rikta tithi 18:14–05:57 (02.04)0 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 18:14–05:57 (02.04)−2 Vishti (Bhadra) 07:54–18:14−3 Anandadi: Utpata 11:57–05:57 (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 | Favourable day — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Yoga Siddhi; auspicious time — after 15:19 Adhika Masa: not for weddings, housewarmings or major new undertakings; good for spiritual practice. |
|---|---|
| Month | Adhika Chaitra (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Kilaka (No. 42) · Shaka 1950 · Vikram 2085 more |
| Period | Adhika Masa · Kharmas |
At sunrise 05:57
| Tithi | 4Krishna-chaturti (Rikta, Yama) · until 15:19 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Vishakha, pada 4 (mixed, Indra and Agni, Jupiter) · until 09:38 more |
| Yoga | Vajra (“diamond, thunderbolt”, inauspicious) · until 06:45 more |
| Karana | Balava (movable) · until 15:19 more |
| Vara | Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Mina (Pisces), Moon: Vrischika (Scorpio) |
Changes during the day
| from 06:45 | yoga Siddhi |
|---|---|
| from 09:38 | nakshatra Anuradha |
| from 15:19 | tithi Krishna-panchami |
| from 15:19 | karana Kaulava |
| from 02:06 (03.04) | karana Taitila |
| from 03:32 (03.04) | yoga Vyatipata |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 05:19 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 05:57 |
| Noon | 12:33 |
| Sunset | 19:09 |
| End of twilight | 19:47 |
| Moonrise | none |
| Moonset | 06:45 |
| Day length | 13 h 12 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 09:38 | from 15:19 |
|---|
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, Vishakha (05:57–09:38) is good for sowing, for root crops.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Anuradha (09:38–19:09) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Festivals and periods
- Adhika Masa
- Kharmas
Muhurta
Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 09:38–05:55 (03.04)
Yamaghanta 05:57–09:38
Anandadi: Mitra 05:57–09:38 Anandadi: Manasa 09:38–05:55 (03.04)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 04:30–05:14 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:07–13:00 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:45–15:38 |
| Godhuli | 19:09–19:31 |
| Pradosha | 19:09–21:18 |
| Nishitha | 00:10–00:53 (03.04) |
| Amrita Kalam | 22:17–23:46 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 07:36–09:15 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 10:54–12:33 |
| Gulika Kalam | 14:12–15:51 |
| Dur Muhurta | 13:00–13:53, 15:38–16:31 |
| Varjyam | 13:21–14:50 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 15:19–19:09
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | average 15:19–19:09 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average 15:19–19:09 |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 17:10–19:09 |
Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Vishakha until 09:38, Anuradha from 09:38; tithi Krishna-chaturti until 15:19, Krishna-panchami from 15:19; lagna Mina 05:57, Mesha 06:20, Vrishabha 07:13, Mithuna 08:44, Karka 11:11, Simha 14:09, Kanya 17:10
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Vishakha (until 09:38) — loss of money; Anuradha (from 09:38) — loss of money. In general Anuradha is favourable, but not for the very first shaving, cutting or trimming of hair (“vapanam”); Monday — clear, bright complexion.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Krishna-chaturti 05:57–15:19: 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 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).
- Monday: according to the Kalaprakashika, it is good for a haircut only during the waxing Moon.
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Favourable day · score S = +3
Auspicious factors outweigh inauspicious ones: ordinary matters can be started.
Auspicious time begins after 15:19
+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 09:38–05:55 (03.04)+2 Yoga Siddhi 06:45–03:32 (03.04)+1 Anandadi: Mitra 05:57–09:38+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious nakshatra 09:38–05:55 (03.04)0 Auspicious tithi 15:19–05:55 (03.04)0 Adhika Masa0 Kharmas−2 Rikta tithi 05:57–15:19−3 Yamaghanta 05:57–09:38
| Summary | Unfavourable day — many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower), Vyatipata Adhika Masa: not for weddings, housewarmings or major new undertakings; good for spiritual practice. |
|---|---|
| Month | Adhika Chaitra (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Kilaka (No. 42) · Shaka 1950 · Vikram 2085 more |
| Period | Adhika Masa · Kharmas |
At sunrise 05:55
| Tithi | 5Krishna-panchami (Purna, Soma) · until 13:04 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Anuradha, pada 4 (soft, Mitra (Friend), Saturn) · until 07:57 more |
| Yoga | Vyatipata (“calamity, downfall”, inauspicious) · until 00:54 (04.04) more |
| Karana | Taitila (movable) · until 13:04 more |
| Vara | Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Mina (Pisces), Moon: Vrischika (Scorpio) |
Changes during the day
| from 07:57 | nakshatra Jyestha |
|---|---|
| from 13:04 | tithi Krishna-shashti |
| from 13:04 | karana Gara |
| from 00:14 (04.04) | karana Vanija |
| from 00:54 (04.04) | yoga Variyana |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 05:17 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 05:55 |
| Noon | 12:32 |
| Sunset | 19:11 |
| End of twilight | 19:50 |
| Moonrise | 00:46 |
| Moonset | 07:28 |
| Day length | 13 h 16 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 2, average — 10, bad — 1
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 07:57 | from 13:04 |
|---|
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, Anuradha (05:55–07:57) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Jyestha (07:57–19:11) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Festivals and periods
- Adhika Masa
- Kharmas
Muhurta
Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:55–13:04 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 13:04–05:52 (04.04)
Anandadi: Vajra 05:55–07:57 Anandadi: Mudgara 07:57–05:52 (04.04)
- Gandanta (tithi): 12:43–13:27
- Gandanta (nakshatra): 01:10–12:54 (04.04)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 04:29–05:12 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:06–13:00 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:46–15:39 |
| Godhuli | 19:11–19:33 |
| Pradosha | 19:11–21:20 |
| Nishitha | 00:10–00:53 (04.04) |
| Amrita Kalam | 22:33–00:06 (04.04) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 15:52–17:32 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 09:14–10:53 |
| Gulika Kalam | 12:33–14:13 |
| Dur Muhurta | 08:34–09:27, 23:28–00:10 (04.04) |
| Varjyam | 13:20–14:52 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | no suitable window — see the prohibitions below |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | no suitable window — see the prohibitions below |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 05:55–13:04 |
Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Anuradha until 07:57, Jyestha from 07:57; tithi Krishna-panchami until 13:04, Krishna-shashti from 13:04; lagna Mina 05:55, Mesha 06:16, Vrishabha 07:09, Mithuna 08:40, Karka 11:07, Simha 14:05, Kanya 17:06
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Anuradha (until 07:57) — loss of money. In general Anuradha is favourable, but not for the very first shaving, cutting or trimming of hair (“vapanam”); Jyestha (from 07:57) — loss (reduction) of landed property (real estate); Tuesday — harm to longevity.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Vyatipata 05:55–19:11: auspicious undertakings, including haircuts, are avoided during this yoga (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Cautions:
- The Muhurta Chintamani warns: whoever shaves in Anuradha nakshatra 3 times a year puts their life in danger — frequent haircuts in this nakshatra are best avoided.
- Jyeshtha: favourable for shaving according to the Muhurta Chintamani and B. V. Raman (the rating above follows the Kalaprakashika, where it is avoided).
- Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
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: Vyatipata
+1 Auspicious nakshatra 05:55–07:57+1 Auspicious tithi 05:55–13:040 Adhika Masa0 Kharmas−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 07:57–05:52 (04.04)−1 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 13:04–05:52 (04.04)−1 Anandadi: Mudgara 07:57–05:52 (04.04)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−2 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:55–13:04−3 Vyatipata 05:55–00:54 (04.04)
| Summary | Ordinary day — pros: Ravi Yoga, Anandadi: Dhwaja; cons: Vishti (Bhadra), Fierce or sharp nakshatra Adhika Masa: not for weddings, housewarmings or major new undertakings; good for spiritual practice. |
|---|---|
| Month | Adhika Chaitra (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Kilaka (No. 42) · Shaka 1950 · Vikram 2085 more |
| Period | Adhika Masa · Kharmas |
At sunrise 05:52
| Tithi | 6Krishna-shashti (Nanda, Kartikeya) · until 11:35 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Jyestha, pada 4 (sharp, Indra (Leader of the Gods), Mercury) · until 07:01 more Gandamula |
| Yoga | Variyana (“excellent, best”, auspicious) · until 22:55 more |
| Karana | Vanija (movable) · until 11:35 more |
| Vara | Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Mina (Pisces), Moon: Vrischika (Scorpio) |
Changes during the day
| from 07:01 | nakshatra Mula |
|---|---|
| from 11:35 | tithi Krishna-saptami |
| from 11:35 | karana Vishti |
| from 22:55 | yoga Parigha |
| from 23:08 | karana Bava |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 05:14 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 05:52 |
| Noon | 12:32 |
| Sunset | 19:13 |
| End of twilight | 19:52 |
| Moonrise | 01:52 |
| Moonset | 08:26 |
| Day length | 13 h 21 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 5, average — 7, bad — 1
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 11:35 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Jyestha (05:52–07:01) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Mula (07:01–19:13) is good for sowing, for root crops.
- Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 11:35–19:13: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Festivals and periods
- Adhika Masa
- Kharmas
Muhurta
Ravi Yoga 07:01–05:49 (05.04) Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 11:35–05:49 (05.04)
Yamaghanta 07:01–05:49 (05.04) Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 11:35–05:49 (05.04)
Anandadi: Dhwaja 07:01–05:49 (05.04) Anandadi: Dhwanksha 05:52–07:01
- Bhadra in the netherworld: 11:35–23:08; Bhadra Puchha 16:15–17:24; Bhadra Mukha 17:24–19:21
- Gandanta (nakshatra): 01:10–12:54
- Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Jyestha
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 04:27–05:09 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:46–15:40 |
| Godhuli | 19:13–19:35 |
| Pradosha | 19:13–21:21 |
| Nishitha | 00:10–00:53 (05.04) |
| Amrita Kalam | 00:30–02:05 (05.04) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 12:33–14:13 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 07:32–09:12 |
| Gulika Kalam | 10:53–12:33 |
| Dur Muhurta | 12:06–12:59 |
| Varjyam | 05:16–06:51 (05.04) |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 05:52–06:12, 07:05–19:13
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | average 05:52–06:12, 07:05–19:13 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average 05:52–06:12, 07:05–19:13 |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 05:52–06:12, 07:05–19:13 |
Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Jyestha until 07:01, Mula from 07:01; tithi Krishna-shashti until 11:35, Krishna-saptami from 11:35; lagna Mina 05:52, Mesha 06:12, Vrishabha 07:05, Mithuna 08:36, Karka 11:03, Simha 14:01, Kanya 17:02
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Jyestha (until 07:01) — loss (reduction) of landed property (real estate); Mula (from 07:01) — ruin of the family; Wednesday — favour of the authorities.
Cautions:
- Jyeshtha: favourable for shaving according to the Muhurta Chintamani and B. V. Raman (the rating above follows the Kalaprakashika, where it is avoided).
- Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Ordinary day · score S = +1
Auspicious and inauspicious factors are balanced: a day for routine matters; important matters are best timed for favourable days.
+2 Ravi Yoga 07:01–05:49 (05.04)+1 Anandadi: Dhwaja 07:01–05:49 (05.04)+1 Yoga Variyana 05:52–22:55+1 Auspicious weekday0 Adhika Masa0 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 11:35–05:49 (05.04) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Kharmas0 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 11:35–05:49 (05.04) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Yamaghanta 07:01–05:49 (05.04) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Anandadi: Dhwanksha 05:52–07:01−1 Gandanta 05:52–12:54−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 05:52–07:01−2 Vishti (Bhadra) 11:35–23:08
| Summary | Avoid starting important matters — Krakacha Yoga, Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) Adhika Masa: not for weddings, housewarmings or major new undertakings; good for spiritual practice. |
|---|---|
| Month | Adhika Chaitra (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Kilaka (No. 42) · Shaka 1950 · Vikram 2085 more |
| Period | Adhika Masa · Kharmas |
| Festivals | Kalashtami |
At sunrise 05:49
| Tithi | 7Krishna-saptami (Bhadra, Indra) · until 10:54 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Mula, pada 4 (sharp, Nirriti (Goddess of Destruction or Alakshmi), Ketu) · until 06:51 more Gandamula |
| Yoga | Parigha (“bolt, barrier”, inauspicious) · until 21:34 more |
| Karana | Bava (movable) · until 10:54 more |
| Vara | Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Mina (Pisces), Moon: Dhanu (Sagittarius) |
Changes during the day
| from 06:51 | nakshatra Purva-Ashadha |
|---|---|
| from 10:54 | tithi Krishna-ashtami |
| from 10:54 | karana Balava |
| from 21:34 | yoga Shiva |
| from 22:51 | karana Kaulava |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 05:11 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 05:49 |
| Noon | 12:32 |
| Sunset | 19:16 |
| End of twilight | 19:54 |
| Moonrise | 02:39 |
| Moonset | 09:37 |
| Day length | 13 h 26 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 5, average — 7, bad — 1
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 06:51 | from 10:54 |
|---|
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 (05:49–06:51) is good for sowing, for root crops.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Ashadha (06:51–19:16) is good for root crops.
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, 19:16–21:22
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
- Adhika Masa
- Kharmas
Muhurta
Ravi Yoga 05:49–06:51
Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 05:49–06:51 Krakacha Yoga 10:54–05:47 (06.04) Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 10:54–05:47 (06.04)
Anandadi: Prajapati 06:51–05:47 (06.04) Anandadi: Dhumra 05:49–06:51
- Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Mula
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 04:25–05:07 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:06–12:59 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:47–15:41 |
| Godhuli | 19:16–19:37 |
| Pradosha | 19:16–21:22 |
| Nishitha | 00:10–00:52 (06.04) |
| Amrita Kalam | 02:34–04:12 (06.04) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 14:13–15:54 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 05:49–07:30 |
| Gulika Kalam | 09:11–10:52 |
| Dur Muhurta | 10:18–11:12, 15:41–16:34 |
| Varjyam | 05:16–06:51, 16:43–18:21 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 05:49–10:54
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 05:49–10:54 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average 05:49–10:54 |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 07:02–13:57, 16:58–19:16 |
Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Mula until 06:51, Purva-Ashadha from 06:51; tithi Krishna-saptami until 10:54, Krishna-ashtami from 10:54; lagna Mina 05:49, Mesha 06:08, Vrishabha 07:02, Mithuna 08:32, Karka 10:59, Simha 13:57, Kanya 16:58
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Mula (until 06:51) — ruin of the family; Purva-Ashadha (from 06:51) — ruin of the family; Thursday — success.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Krishna-ashtami 10:54–19:16: 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 = −6
There is a mild prohibition (Amavasya, Krishna Chaturdashi, Bhadra on earth, Vyatipata, Vaidhriti, kshaya tithi, Sankranti, Ashubha Yoga) or the total score is -3 or lower: the day is unfavourable for important new matters, but suitable for fasting, prayer and everyday work.
+1 Anandadi: Prajapati 06:51–05:47 (06.04)+1 Auspicious weekday0 Ravi Yoga 05:49–06:510 Adhika Masa0 Kharmas0 Anandadi: Dhumra 05:49–06:510 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 05:49–06:51−1 Ashtami 10:54–05:47 (06.04)−1 Yoga Parigha 05:49–10:15−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 05:49–06:51−2 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 10:54–05:47 (06.04)−3 Krakacha Yoga 10:54–05:47 (06.04)
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: Ananda, Yoga Shiva; cons: Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) Adhika Masa: not for weddings, housewarmings or major new undertakings; good for spiritual practice. |
|---|---|
| Month | Adhika Chaitra (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Kilaka (No. 42) · Shaka 1950 · Vikram 2085 more |
| Period | Adhika Masa · Kharmas |
At sunrise 05:47
| Tithi | 8Krishna-ashtami (Jaya, Vasus) · until 11:00 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Purva-Ashadha, pada 4 (fierce, Varuna, Venus) · until 07:29 more |
| Yoga | Shiva (“auspicious, benevolent”, auspicious) · until 20:50 more |
| Karana | Kaulava (movable) · until 11:00 more |
| Vara | Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Mina (Pisces), Moon: Dhanu (Sagittarius) |
Changes during the day
| from 07:29 | nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha |
|---|---|
| from 11:00 | tithi Krishna-navami |
| from 11:00 | karana Taitila |
| from 20:50 | yoga Siddha |
| from 23:20 | karana Gara |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 05:08 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 05:47 |
| Noon | 12:32 |
| Sunset | 19:18 |
| End of twilight | 19:56 |
| Moonrise | 03:12 |
| Moonset | 10:54 |
| Day length | 13 h 30 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 0, average — 8, bad — 5
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 07:29 | from 11:00 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Ashadha (05:47–07:29) is good for root crops.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Ashadha (07:29–19:18) is good for sowing.
Festivals and periods
- Adhika Masa
- Kharmas
Muhurta
Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:47–11:00 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 11:00–05:44 (07.04)
Anandadi: Vardhamana 05:47–07:29 Anandadi: Ananda 07:29–02:26 (07.04) Anandadi: Kaladanda 02:26–05:44 (07.04)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 04:23–05:05 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:05–12:59 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:47–15:41 |
| Godhuli | 19:18–19:38 |
| Pradosha | 19:18–21:23 |
| Nishitha | 00:10–00:52 (07.04) |
| Amrita Kalam | 02:05–03:46 (07.04) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 10:51–12:32 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 15:55–17:36 |
| Gulika Kalam | 07:28–09:09 |
| Dur Muhurta | 08:29–09:23, 12:59–13:53 |
| Varjyam | 15:56–17:38 |
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 05:47–06:04, 06:58–11:00 |
Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Purva-Ashadha until 07:29, Uttara-Ashadha from 07:29; tithi Krishna-ashtami until 11:00, Krishna-navami from 11:00; lagna Mina 05:47, Mesha 06:04, Vrishabha 06:58, Mithuna 08:28, Karka 10:55, Simha 13:53, Kanya 16:54
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Purva-Ashadha (until 07:29) — ruin of the family; Uttara-Ashadha (from 07:29) — improved health; Friday — universal respect.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Krishna-ashtami 05:47–11:00: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
- Krishna-navami 11:00–19:18: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Cautions:
- Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
- Friday: B. V. Raman advises against cutting nails (the rating above is the site’s summary, which uses the same weekdays for nails as for haircuts, so Friday counts as auspicious).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
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: Ananda 07:29–02:26 (07.04)+1 Yoga Shiva 05:47–20:50+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious nakshatra 07:29–05:44 (07.04)0 Adhika Masa0 Kharmas−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 05:47–07:29−1 Rikta tithi 11:00–05:44 (07.04)−2 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:47–11:00−2 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 11:00–05:44 (07.04)
| Summary | Best day — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Yoga Siddha; auspicious time — after 11:50 Adhika Masa: not for weddings, housewarmings or major new undertakings; good for spiritual practice. |
|---|---|
| Month | Adhika Chaitra (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Kilaka (No. 42) · Shaka 1950 · Vikram 2085 more |
| Period | Adhika Masa · Kharmas |
At sunrise 05:44
| Tithi | 9Krishna-navami (Rikta, Serpent (Naga)) · until 11:50 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Uttara-Ashadha, pada 4 (fixed, Vishva-Deva (All Gods), Sun) · until 08:50 more |
| Yoga | Siddha (“perfected, accomplished”, auspicious) · until 20:37 more |
| Karana | Gara (movable) · until 11:50 more |
| Vara | Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Mina (Pisces), Moon: Makara (Capricorn) |
Changes during the day
| from 08:50 | nakshatra Shravana |
|---|---|
| from 11:50 | tithi Krishna-dashami |
| from 11:50 | karana Vanija |
| from 20:37 | yoga Sadhya |
| from 00:29 (08.04) | karana Vishti |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 05:06 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 05:44 |
| Noon | 12:31 |
| Sunset | 19:20 |
| End of twilight | 19:58 |
| Moonrise | 03:34 |
| Moonset | 12:12 |
| Day length | 13 h 35 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 08:50 | from 11:50 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Ashadha (05:44–08:50) is good for sowing.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Shravana (08:50–19:20) is good for sowing.
Festivals and periods
- Adhika Masa
- Kharmas
Muhurta
Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:44–11:50 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 08:50–05:42 (08.04)
Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 11:50–05:42 (08.04)
Anandadi: Chara 05:44–10:33 Anandadi: Sthira 10:33–05:42 (08.04)
- Bhadra in the netherworld: 00:29–13:16 (08.04); Bhadra Puchha 02:27–03:44 (08.04); Bhadra Mukha 03:44–05:51 (08.04)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 04:21–05:02 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:05–12:59 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:48–15:42 |
| Godhuli | 19:20–19:40 |
| Pradosha | 19:20–21:24 |
| Nishitha | 00:10–00:51 (08.04) |
| Amrita Kalam | 23:32–01:16 (08.04) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 09:08–10:50 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 14:14–15:56 |
| Gulika Kalam | 05:44–07:26 |
| Dur Muhurta | 05:44–06:39, 06:39–07:33 |
| Varjyam | 13:10–14:53 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 11:50–13:49, 16:50–19:20
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 11:50–13:49, 16:50–19:20 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average 11:50–13:49, 16:50–19:20 |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 05:44–06:00, 06:54–19:20 |
Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha until 08:50, Shravana from 08:50; tithi Krishna-navami until 11:50, Krishna-dashami from 11:50; lagna Mina 05:44, Mesha 06:00, Vrishabha 06:54, Mithuna 08:24, Karka 10:51, Simha 13:49, Kanya 16:50
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Uttara-Ashadha (until 08:50) — improved health; Shravana (from 08:50) — bodily development (physical growth); Saturday — decline of physical strength.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Krishna-navami 05:44–11:50: 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 11:50
+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 08:50–05:42 (08.04)+2 Yoga Siddha 05:44–20:37+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:44–11:50+1 Anandadi: Chara 05:44–10:33+1 Auspicious nakshatra 05:44–08:500 Adhika Masa0 Kharmas0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 11:50–05:42 (08.04) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−2 Rikta tithi 05:44–11:50
| Summary | Ordinary day — pros: Anandadi: Matanga, Auspicious nakshatra; cons: Vishti (Bhadra), Anandadi: Gada Adhika Masa: not for weddings, housewarmings or major new undertakings; good for spiritual practice. |
|---|---|
| Month | Adhika Chaitra (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Kilaka (No. 42) · Shaka 1950 · Vikram 2085 more |
| Period | Adhika Masa · Kharmas |
At sunrise 05:42
| Tithi | 10Krishna-dashami (Purna, Dharma) · until 13:16 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Shravana, pada 4 (movable, Shri Vishnu, Moon) · until 10:47 more |
| Yoga | Sadhya (“attainable, amenable”, auspicious) · until 20:50 more |
| Karana | Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 13:16 more |
| Vara | Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Mina (Pisces), Moon: Makara (Capricorn) |
Changes during the day
| from 10:47 | nakshatra Dhanishtha |
|---|---|
| from 13:16 | tithi Krishna-ekadashi |
| from 13:16 | karana Bava |
| from 20:50 | yoga Shubha |
| from 02:10 (09.04) | karana Balava |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 05:03 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 05:42 |
| Noon | 12:31 |
| Sunset | 19:22 |
| End of twilight | 20:00 |
| Moonrise | 03:51 |
| Moonset | 13:29 |
| Day length | 13 h 39 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 10:47 | from 13:16 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Shravana (05:42–10:47) is good for sowing.
- Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 05:42–13:16: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Festivals and periods
- Adhika Masa
- Kharmas
Muhurta
Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 13:16–05:39 (09.04)
Anandadi: Matanga 10:47–05:39 (09.04) Anandadi: Gada 05:42–10:47
- Bhadra in the netherworld: 00:29–13:16; Bhadra Puchha 02:27–03:44; Bhadra Mukha 03:44–05:51
- Roga Panchaka: 23:56–00:43 (14.04)
- Gandanta (tithi): 12:50–13:42
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 04:19–05:00 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:04–12:59 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:48–15:43 |
| Godhuli | 19:22–19:42 |
| Pradosha | 19:22–21:25 |
| Nishitha | 00:10–00:51 (09.04) |
| Amrita Kalam | 01:45–03:30 (09.04) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 17:39–19:22 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 12:32–14:14 |
| Gulika Kalam | 15:57–17:39 |
| Dur Muhurta | 17:32–18:27 |
| Varjyam | 15:11–16:57 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 06:50–13:45, 16:46–19:22
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 06:50–13:45, 16:46–19:22 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average 06:50–13:45, 16:46–19:22 |
| Bathing, washing hair | average throughout the daytime |
Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Shravana until 10:47, Dhanishtha from 10:47; tithi Krishna-dashami until 13:16, Krishna-ekadashi from 13:16; lagna Mina 05:42, Mesha 05:56, Vrishabha 06:50, Mithuna 08:20, Karka 10:47, Simha 13:45, Kanya 16:46
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Shravana (until 10:47) — bodily development (physical growth); Dhanishtha (from 10:47) — longevity (increased vitality); 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 = −1
Auspicious and inauspicious factors are balanced: a day for routine matters; important matters are best timed for favourable days.
+1 Anandadi: Matanga 10:47–05:39 (09.04)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 05:42–10:47+1 Yoga Sadhya 05:42–20:500 Adhika Masa0 Kharmas−1 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 13:16–05:39 (09.04)−1 Anandadi: Gada 05:42–10:47−2 Vishti (Bhadra) 05:42–13:16
| Summary | Ordinary day — pros: Yoga Shubha, Anandadi: Shubha; cons: Krakacha Yoga, Panchaka Adhika Masa: not for weddings, housewarmings or major new undertakings; good for spiritual practice. |
|---|---|
| Month | Adhika Chaitra (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Kilaka (No. 42) · Shaka 1950 · Vikram 2085 more |
| Period | Adhika Masa · Kharmas |
| Festivals | Parama Ekadashi |
At sunrise 05:39
| Tithi | 11Krishna-ekadashi (Nanda, Rudra) · until 15:09 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Dhanishtha, pada 3 (movable, Vasu (kind) - 8 phenomena of nature, assistants of Indra, Mars) · until 13:11 more |
| Yoga | Shubha (“goodness, happiness”, auspicious) · until 21:21 more |
| Karana | Balava (movable) · until 15:09 more |
| Vara | Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Mina (Pisces), Moon: Kumbha (Aquarius) |
Changes during the day
| from 13:11 | nakshatra Shatabhisha |
|---|---|
| from 15:09 | tithi Krishna-dvadashi |
| from 15:09 | karana Kaulava |
| from 21:21 | yoga Shukla |
| from 04:14 (10.04) | karana Taitila |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 05:00 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 05:39 |
| Noon | 12:31 |
| Sunset | 19:24 |
| End of twilight | 20:03 |
| Moonrise | 04:04 |
| Moonset | 14:43 |
| Day length | 13 h 44 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 7, average — 5, bad — 1
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 13:11 | from 15:09 |
|---|
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, Shatabhisha (13:11–19:24) is good for sowing.
Festivals and periods
Parama Ekadashi · Purushottama (Vishnu)
The Ekadashi of the dark half of Adhika Masa. The fast grants the highest good and prosperity; Purushottama (Vishnu) is worshipped.
Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 13:16 (08.04)–15:09
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Parana (breaking the fast): 05:37–08:22 (10.04)
- Adhika Masa
- Kharmas
Muhurta
Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 05:39–13:11
Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:39–15:09 Krakacha Yoga 05:39–15:09 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 15:09–05:37 (10.04)
Anandadi: Shubha 05:39–13:11 Anandadi: Amrita 13:11–05:37 (10.04)
- Roga Panchaka: 23:56 (08.04)–00:43 (14.04)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 04:17–04:58 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:04–12:59 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:49–15:44 |
| Godhuli | 19:24–19:44 |
| Pradosha | 19:24–21:26 |
| Nishitha | 00:10–00:50 (10.04) |
| Amrita Kalam | none on this day |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 07:22–09:05 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 10:48–12:31 |
| Gulika Kalam | 14:14–15:57 |
| Dur Muhurta | 12:59–13:54, 15:44–16:39 |
| Varjyam | 21:12–22:59 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: good 06:46–13:41, 16:42–19:24
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 | good 06:46–13:41, 16:42–19:24 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | good 06:46–13:41, 16:42–19:24 |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 06:46–13:41, 16:42–19:24 |
Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Dhanishtha until 13:11, Shatabhisha from 13:11; tithi Krishna-ekadashi until 15:09, Krishna-dvadashi from 15:09; lagna Mina 05:39, Mesha 05:52, Vrishabha 06:46, Mithuna 08:16, Karka 10:43, Simha 13:41, Kanya 16:42
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Dhanishtha (until 13:11) — longevity (increased vitality); Shatabhisha (from 13:11) — gaining strength; Monday — clear, bright complexion.
Cautions:
- Ekadashi: by custom, those who fast on this day do not cut their hair or shave.
- Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
- Monday: according to the Kalaprakashika, it is good for a haircut only during the waxing Moon.
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Ordinary day · score S = +1
Auspicious and inauspicious factors are balanced: a day for routine matters; important matters are best timed for favourable days.
+2 Yoga Shubha 05:39–21:21+1 Anandadi: Shubha 05:39–13:11+1 Auspicious nakshatra 05:39–13:11+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 05:39–13:110 Adhika Masa0 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:39–15:09 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Kharmas−1 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 15:09–05:37 (10.04)−1 Panchaka all day−3 Krakacha Yoga 05:39–15:09
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, Panchaka Adhika Masa: not for weddings, housewarmings or major new undertakings; good for spiritual practice. |
|---|---|
| Month | Adhika Chaitra (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Kilaka (No. 42) · Shaka 1950 · Vikram 2085 more |
| Period | Adhika Masa · Kharmas |
| Festivals | Bhauma Pradosha |
At sunrise 05:37
| Tithi | 12Krishna-dvadashi (Bhadra, Sun (Ravi)) · until 17:22 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Shatabhisha, pada 3 (movable, Varuna, Rahu) · until 15:54 more |
| Yoga | Shukla (“bright, pure”, auspicious) · until 22:05 more |
| Karana | Taitila (movable) · until 17:22 more |
| Vara | Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Mina (Pisces), Moon: Kumbha (Aquarius) |
Changes during the day
| from 15:54 | nakshatra Purva-Bhadra |
|---|---|
| from 17:22 | tithi Krishna-trayodashi |
| from 17:22 | karana Gara |
| from 22:05 | yoga Brahma |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 04:58 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 05:37 |
| Noon | 12:30 |
| Sunset | 19:26 |
| End of twilight | 20:05 |
| Moonrise | 04:15 |
| Moonset | 15:56 |
| Day length | 13 h 49 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 2, average — 6, bad — 5
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 15:54 | from 17:22 |
|---|
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 (05:37–15:54) is good for sowing.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Bhadra (15:54–19:26) is good for root crops.
Festivals and periods
Bhauma Pradosha · Shiva
Pradosha on a Tuesday (Bhauma is Mars): helps to get rid of illnesses and debts and pacifies Mars.
Rule: pradosha vyapini: 3 muhurtas after sunset, 19:26–21:27
the tithi covers the decisive time on both days — the day with greater coverage is chosen
- Adhika Masa
- Kharmas
Muhurta
Tripushkar Yoga 15:54–17:22 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 17:22–05:34 (11.04)
Anandadi: Mrityu 05:37–15:54 Anandadi: Kana 15:54–05:34 (11.04)
- Roga Panchaka: 23:56 (08.04)–00:43 (14.04)
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 | 04:15–04:56 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:03–12:59 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:49–15:45 |
| Godhuli | 19:26–19:46 |
| Pradosha | 19:26–21:27 |
| Nishitha | 00:10–00:50 (11.04) |
| Amrita Kalam | 07:53–09:40 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 15:58–17:42 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 09:04–10:47 |
| Gulika Kalam | 12:31–14:15 |
| Dur Muhurta | 08:22–09:18, 23:29–00:10 (11.04) |
| Varjyam | 23:04–00:51 (11.04) |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 06:42–13:38
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 06:42–13:38 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average 06:42–13:38 |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 06:42–13:38 |
Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Shatabhisha until 15:54, Purva-Bhadra from 15:54; tithi Krishna-dvadashi until 17:22, Krishna-trayodashi from 17:22; lagna Mina 05:37, Mesha 05:48, Vrishabha 06:42, Mithuna 08:12, Karka 10:39, Simha 13:38, Kanya 16:38
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Shatabhisha (until 15:54) — gaining strength; Purva-Bhadra (from 15:54) — facing death (dangers); Tuesday — harm to longevity.
Cautions:
- Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Unfavourable day · score S = −3
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
+1 Auspicious nakshatra 05:37–15:54+1 Yoga Shukla 05:37–22:050 Adhika Masa0 Kharmas0 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 17:22–05:34 (11.04) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Tripushkar Yoga 15:54–17:220 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 15:54–05:34 (11.04)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Panchaka all day−3 Anandadi: Mrityu 05:37–15:54
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Ordinary day — pros: Yoga Brahma, Anandadi: Padma; cons: Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi), Fierce or sharp nakshatra Adhika Masa: not for weddings, housewarmings or major new undertakings; good for spiritual practice. |
|---|---|
| Month | Adhika Chaitra (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Kilaka (No. 42) · Shaka 1950 · Vikram 2085 more |
| Period | Adhika Masa · Kharmas |
| Festivals | Masik Shivaratri |
At sunrise 05:34
| Tithi | 13Krishna-trayodashi (Jaya, God of Love) · until 19:45 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Purva-Bhadra, pada 3 (fierce, Aja Ekapad - sunbeam or lightning strike, Jupiter) · until 18:47 more |
| Yoga | Brahma (“Brahma, sacred knowledge”, auspicious) · until 22:57 more |
| Karana | Gara (movable) · until 06:32 more |
| Vara | Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Mina (Pisces), Moon: Kumbha (Aquarius) |
Changes during the day
| from 06:32 | karana Vanija |
|---|---|
| from 18:47 | nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra |
| from 19:45 | tithi Krishna-chaturdashi |
| from 19:45 | karana Vishti |
| from 22:57 | yoga Indra |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 04:55 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 05:34 |
| Noon | 12:30 |
| Sunset | 19:28 |
| End of twilight | 20:07 |
| Moonrise | 04:25 |
| Moonset | 17:08 |
| Day length | 13 h 53 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 0, average — 12, bad — 1
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 18:47 |
|---|
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 (05:34–18:47) is good for root crops.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Bhadra (18:47–19:28) is good for sowing.
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, 00:09–00:50 (12.04)
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
- Adhika Masa
- Kharmas
Muhurta
Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:34–19:45
Anandadi: Padma 05:34–18:47 Anandadi: Lumbaka 18:47–05:31 (12.04)
- Bhadra on earth: 19:45–08:58 (12.04); Bhadra Mukha 19:45–21:57; Bhadra Puchha 07:39–08:58 (12.04)
- Roga Panchaka: 23:56 (08.04)–00:43 (14.04)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 04:13–04:53 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:50–15:45 |
| Godhuli | 19:28–19:48 |
| Pradosha | 19:28–21:28 |
| Nishitha | 00:09–00:50 (12.04) |
| Amrita Kalam | 09:49–11:37 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 12:31–14:15 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 07:18–09:02 |
| Gulika Kalam | 10:47–12:31 |
| Dur Muhurta | 12:03–12:59 |
| Varjyam | none on this day |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 06:38–13:34, 16:35–19:28
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | average 06:38–13:34, 16:35–19:28 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average 06:38–13:34, 16:35–19:28 |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 18:47–19:28 |
Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Purva-Bhadra until 18:47, Uttara-Bhadra from 18:47; tithi Krishna-trayodashi; lagna Mina 05:34, Mesha 05:44, Vrishabha 06:38, Mithuna 08:08, Karka 10:35, Simha 13:34, Kanya 16:35
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Purva-Bhadra (until 18:47) — facing death (dangers); Uttara-Bhadra (from 18:47) — a good life; Wednesday — favour of the authorities.
Cautions:
- Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Ordinary day · score S = 0
Auspicious and inauspicious factors are balanced: a day for routine matters; important matters are best timed for favourable days.
+2 Yoga Brahma 05:34–22:57+1 Anandadi: Padma 05:34–18:47+1 Auspicious weekday0 Auspicious nakshatra 18:47–05:31 (12.04)0 Adhika Masa0 Kharmas0 Anandadi: Lumbaka 18:47–05:31 (12.04)−1 Panchaka all day−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 05:34–18:47−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:34–19:45
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 | Avoid starting important matters — Krishna Chaturdashi, Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) Adhika Masa: not for weddings, housewarmings or major new undertakings; good for spiritual practice. |
|---|---|
| Month | Adhika Chaitra (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Kilaka (No. 42) · Shaka 1950 · Vikram 2085 more |
| Period | Adhika Masa · Kharmas |
At sunrise 05:31
| Tithi | 14Krishna-chaturdashi (Rikta, Kali) · until 22:12 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Uttara-Bhadra, pada 2 (fixed, Ahirbudhyana (Serpent of the Deep - Milky Way under the horizon), Saturn) · until 21:45 more |
| Yoga | Indra (“Indra, lord”, auspicious) · until 23:52 more |
| Karana | Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 08:58 more |
| Vara | Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Mina (Pisces), Moon: Mina (Pisces) |
Changes during the day
| from 08:58 | karana Shakuni |
|---|---|
| from 21:45 | nakshatra Revati |
| from 22:12 | tithi Amavasya |
| from 22:12 | karana Chatushpada |
| from 23:52 | yoga Vaidhriti |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 04:52 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 05:31 |
| Noon | 12:30 |
| Sunset | 19:30 |
| End of twilight | 20:09 |
| Moonrise | 04:36 |
| Moonset | 18:19 |
| Day length | 13 h 58 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 |
|---|
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 (05:31–19:30) is good for sowing.
- Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 05:31–08:58: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
- Shakuni 08:58–19:30: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it (it is suitable for sowing).
- Krishna-chaturdashi 05:31–19:30: according to the Kalaprakashika, ploughing on Chaturdashi puts the owner’s life in danger.
Festivals and periods
- Adhika Masa
- Kharmas
Muhurta
Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 21:45–05:29 (13.04)
Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:31–22:12
Anandadi: Chhatra 05:31–21:45 Anandadi: Mitra 21:45–05:29 (13.04)
- Bhadra on earth: 19:45 (11.04)–08:58; Bhadra Mukha 19:45–21:57 (11.04); Bhadra Puchha 07:39–08:58
- Roga Panchaka: 23:56 (08.04)–00:43 (14.04)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 04:11–04:51 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:03–12:58 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:50–15:46 |
| Godhuli | 19:30–19:50 |
| Pradosha | 19:30–21:29 |
| Nishitha | 00:09–00:49 (13.04) |
| Amrita Kalam | 16:22–18:10 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 14:15–16:00 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 05:31–07:16 |
| Gulika Kalam | 09:01–10:46 |
| Dur Muhurta | 10:11–11:07, 15:46–16:42 |
| Varjyam | 05:34–07:22 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | no suitable window — see the prohibitions below |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | no suitable window — see the prohibitions below |
| Bathing, washing hair | average throughout the daytime |
Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra; tithi Krishna-chaturdashi; lagna Mina 05:31, Mesha 05:40, Vrishabha 06:34, Mithuna 08:04, Karka 10:31, Simha 13:30, Kanya 16:31
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Uttara-Bhadra — a good life; Thursday — success.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Krishna-chaturdashi 05:31–19:30: a Rikta and Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
- Bhadra on earth 05:31–08:58: no shaving or haircuts during Vishti Karana (according to the Muhurta Chintamani, Bhadra does harm when it is on earth; in heaven and in the netherworld its influence on earth is weak).
Cautions:
- 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: Krishna Chaturdashi
+2 Yoga Indra 05:31–23:52+1 Anandadi: Chhatra 05:31–21:45+1 Auspicious nakshatra 05:31–21:45+1 Auspicious weekday0 Adhika Masa0 Kharmas−1 Bhadra on earth 05:31–08:58−1 Panchaka all day−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:31–22:12−3 Krishna Chaturdashi 05:31–22:12
| Summary | Avoid starting important matters — Amavasya, Vaidhriti Adhika Masa: not for weddings, housewarmings or major new undertakings; good for spiritual practice. |
|---|---|
| Month | Adhika Chaitra (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Kilaka (No. 42) · Shaka 1950 · Vikram 2085 more |
| Period | Adhika Masa · Kharmas |
| Festivals | Adhika Amavasya |
At sunrise 05:29
| Tithi | 30Amavasya (Purna, Pitris (ancestors)) · until 00:40 (14.04) more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Revati, pada 2 (soft, Pushan (Prosperous), Mercury) · until 00:43 (14.04) more Gandamula |
| Yoga | Vaidhriti (“without support, discord”, inauspicious) · until 00:47 (14.04) more |
| Karana | Chatushpada (fixed, inauspicious) · until 11:26 more |
| Vara | Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Mina (Pisces), Moon: Mina (Pisces) |
Changes during the day
| from 11:26 | karana Naga |
|---|---|
| from 00:40 (14.04) | tithi Shukla-pratipat |
| from 00:40 (14.04) | karana Kimstughna |
| from 00:43 (14.04) | nakshatra Ashwini |
| from 00:47 (14.04) | yoga Vishkambha |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 04:49 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 05:29 |
| Noon | 12:30 |
| Sunset | 19:32 |
| End of twilight | 20:11 |
| Moonrise | 04:47 |
| Moonset | 19:32 |
| Day length | 14 h 02 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 0, average — 9, bad — 4
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Revati (05:29–19:32) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
- Chatushpada 05:29–11:26: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
- Naga 11:26–19:32: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Festivals and periods
Adhika Amavasya · Pitris (ancestors)
The new moon of the intercalary month: Purushottama Masa ends. Shraddha and charity on this day are especially meritorious.
Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 22:12 (12.04)–00:40 (14.04)
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
- Adhika Masa
- Kharmas
Muhurta
Amrita Siddhi Yoga 05:29–00:43 (14.04) Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 00:40–05:26 (14.04)
Anandadi: Shrivatsa 05:29–00:43 (14.04) Anandadi: Vajra 00:43–05:26 (14.04)
- Roga Panchaka: 23:56 (08.04)–00:43 (14.04)
- Gandanta (nakshatra): 17:59–07:27 (14.04)
- Gandanta (tithi): 00:13–01:06 (14.04)
- Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Revati
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 04:09–04:49 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:02–12:58 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:51–15:47 |
| Godhuli | 19:32–19:51 |
| Pradosha | 19:32–21:31 |
| Nishitha | 00:09–00:49 (14.04) |
| Amrita Kalam | 22:02–23:50 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 10:45–12:30 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 16:01–17:46 |
| Gulika Kalam | 07:14–09:00 |
| Dur Muhurta | 08:17–09:14, 12:58–13:55 |
| Varjyam | 11:14–13:02 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | no suitable window — see the prohibitions below |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | no suitable window — see the prohibitions below |
| Bathing, washing hair | average throughout the daytime |
Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Revati; tithi Amavasya; lagna Mina 05:29, Mesha 05:36, Vrishabha 06:30, Mithuna 08:00, Karka 10:27, Simha 13:26, Kanya 16:27, Tula 19:27
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Revati — increase in property; Friday — universal respect.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Amavasya 05:29–19:32: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
- Vaidhriti 05:29–19:32: 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 = 0
There is a mild prohibition (Amavasya, Krishna Chaturdashi, Bhadra on earth, Vyatipata, Vaidhriti, kshaya tithi, Sankranti, Ashubha Yoga) or the total score is -3 or lower: the day is unfavourable for important new matters, but suitable for fasting, prayer and everyday work.
Avoid starting important matters: Amavasya, Vaidhriti
+4 Amrita Siddhi Yoga 05:29–00:43 (14.04)+1 Anandadi: Shrivatsa 05:29–00:43 (14.04)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 05:29–00:43 (14.04)+1 Auspicious weekday0 Adhika Masa0 Kharmas−1 Panchaka 05:29–00:43 (14.04)−3 Amavasya 05:29–00:40 (14.04)−3 Vaidhriti 05:29–00:47 (14.04)
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 | Favourable day — Swayam Siddha Muhurta, Anandadi: Saumya |
|---|---|
| Month | Nija Chaitra (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Saumya (No. 43) · Shaka 1951 · Vikram 2086 more |
| Period | Chaitra Navaratri (spring), day 1 |
| Festivals | Ugadi, Gudi Padwa — Hindu New Year · Mesha Sankranti (Vaisakhi, Vishu) · Chaitra Navaratri: Ghatasthapana |
At sunrise 05:26
| Tithi | 1Shukla-pratipat (Nanda, Brahma) · until 03:03 (15.04) more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Ashwini, pada 1 (light, Ashwini Kumara, Ketu) · until 03:37 (15.04) more Gandamula |
| Yoga | Vishkambha (“prop, bolt”, inauspicious) · until 01:38 (15.04) more |
| Karana | Kimstughna (fixed) · until 13:52 more |
| Vara | Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Mesha (Aries), Moon: Mesha (Aries) |
Changes during the day
| from 13:52 | karana Bava |
|---|---|
| from 01:38 (15.04) | yoga Priti |
| from 03:03 (15.04) | tithi Shukla-dvitya |
| from 03:03 (15.04) | karana Balava |
| from 03:37 (15.04) | nakshatra Bharani |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 04:47 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 05:26 |
| Noon | 12:29 |
| Sunset | 19:34 |
| End of twilight | 20:14 |
| Moonrise | 05:01 |
| Moonset | 20:45 |
| Day length | 14 h 07 min |
Sky
| New moon (Amavasya) | 00:40 |
|---|---|
| Mesha Sankranti | 01:25 — the Sun enters Mesha (Aries) |
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 |
|---|
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:
- Kimstughna 05:26–13:52: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Festivals and periods
Ugadi, Gudi Padwa — Hindu New Year · Brahma
The first day of the bright half of Chaitra — the beginning of the new lunar year (samvatsara) and of the new year of the Shaka era. According to the Brahma Purana, Brahma created the world on this day. In Maharashtra (Gudi Padwa) people raise the gudi — a pole topped with an inverted pot and silk cloth — and eat a paste of neem leaves with jaggery; in Andhra and Karnataka they prepare the bittersweet Ugadi Pachadi with neem flowers.
Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 00:40–03:03 (15.04)
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
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, 05:26–12:30
on the day the Sun enters the sign
Chaitra Navaratri: Ghatasthapana · Durga
The beginning of the spring Navaratri — the nine nights of the Mother Goddess. In the morning, within the first third of the day, the kalasha is installed (Ghatasthapana) and barley is sown; each day one of the nine forms of Durga is worshipped.
Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 00:40–03:03 (15.04)
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Ghatasthapana: 05:26–10:09
Abhijit Muhurta (fallback time): 12:02–12:58
Navaratri, day 1: Shailaputri · Durga
Navaratri day. Shailaputri — “daughter of the Mountain”, Parvati as the daughter of Himavat, riding a bull; grants steadfastness.
- Chaitra Navaratri (spring), day 1
Muhurta
Anandadi: Saumya 05:26–03:37 (15.04) Anandadi: Dhwanksha 03:37–05:24 (15.04)
- Gandanta (nakshatra): 17:59 (13.04)–07:27
- Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Ashwini
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 04:07–04:47 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:02–12:58 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:51–15:48 |
| Godhuli | 19:34–19:53 |
| Pradosha | 19:34–21:32 |
| Nishitha | 00:09–00:48 (15.04) |
| Amrita Kalam | 19:33–21:21 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 08:58–10:44 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 14:16–16:02 |
| Gulika Kalam | 05:26–07:12 |
| Dur Muhurta | 05:26–06:23, 06:23–07:19 |
| Varjyam | 23:08–00:56 (15.04) |
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 06:26–13:22, 16:23–19:34 |
Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Ashwini; tithi Shukla-pratipat; lagna Mina 05:26, Mesha 05:32, Vrishabha 06:26, Mithuna 07:57, Karka 10:23, Simha 13:22, Kanya 16:23, Tula 19:23
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Ashwini — joy; Saturday — decline of physical strength.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Sankranti at 01:25 — a Parva day: no haircuts or shaving on this day (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Favourable day · score S = −1
Auspicious factors outweigh inauspicious ones: ordinary matters can be started.
Swayam Siddha Muhurta: the day is auspicious for new undertakings in its own right; panchanga defects are not taken into account (prohibitions lifted: Sankranti day)
+1 Anandadi: Saumya 05:26–03:37 (15.04)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 05:26–03:37 (15.04)0 Swayam Siddha Muhurta−1 Gandanta 05:26–07:27−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Sankranti day
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Avoid starting important matters — Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra), Fierce or sharp nakshatra |
|---|---|
| Month | Nija Chaitra (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Saumya (No. 43) · Shaka 1951 · Vikram 2086 more |
| Period | Chaitra Navaratri (spring), day 2 |
| Festivals | Chandra Darshan |
At sunrise 05:24
| Tithi | 2Shukla-dvitya (Bhadra, Vidhatr) · until 05:17 (16.04) more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Bharani, pada 1 (fierce, Yama (Dharma-raja), Venus) · until 06:23 (16.04) more |
| Yoga | Priti (“love, affection”, auspicious) · until 02:23 (16.04) more |
| Karana | Balava (movable) · until 16:11 more |
| Vara | Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Mesha (Aries), Moon: Mesha (Aries) |
Changes during the day
| from 16:11 | karana Kaulava |
|---|---|
| from 02:23 (16.04) | yoga Ayushman |
| from 05:17 (16.04) | tithi Shukla-tritya |
| from 05:17 (16.04) | karana Taitila |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 04:44 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 05:24 |
| Noon | 12:29 |
| Sunset | 19:36 |
| End of twilight | 20:16 |
| Moonrise | 05:17 |
| Moonset | 21:57 |
| Day length | 14 h 11 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 3, average — 4, bad — 6
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise |
|---|
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 (05:24–19:36) is good for root crops.
Festivals and periods
Navaratri, day 2: Brahmacharini · Durga
Navaratri day. Brahmacharini — the goddess of austerity with a rosary and a water pot; grants patience and strength in keeping vows.
Chandra Darshan · Chandra (the Moon)
The first evening after the new moon, when the thin lunar crescent becomes visible. People look at the young Moon, offer it water and pray for well-being; some fast until it appears.
Rule: first visible lunar crescent, 19:36–21:57
Crescent Moon above the horizon after sunset: 19:36–21:57
- Chaitra Navaratri (spring), day 2
Muhurta
Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) all day
Anandadi: Kaladanda all day
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 04:05–04:45 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:01–12:58 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:52–15:49 |
| Godhuli | 19:36–19:55 |
| Pradosha | 19:36–21:33 |
| Nishitha | 00:09–00:48 (16.04) |
| Amrita Kalam | 01:02–02:49 (16.04) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 17:49–19:36 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 12:30–14:16 |
| Gulika Kalam | 16:03–17:49 |
| Dur Muhurta | 17:42–18:39 |
| Varjyam | 14:20–16:07 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 06:22–13:18, 16:19–19:36
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 06:22–13:18, 16:19–19:36 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails | average 06:22–13:18, 16:19–19:36 |
| Cutting toenails | bad throughout the daytime |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 06:22–13:18, 16:19–19:36 |
Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Bharani; tithi Shukla-dvitya; lagna Mina 05:24, Mesha 05:29, Vrishabha 06:22, Mithuna 07:53, Karka 10:20, Simha 13:18, Kanya 16:19, Tula 19:19
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Bharani — facing death (dangers); Sunday — physical well-being.
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 Yoga Priti 05:24–02:23 (16.04)+1 Auspicious tithi 05:24–05:17 (16.04)−1 Anandadi: Kaladanda all day−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra all day−3 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 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 | Ordinary day — pros: Anandadi: Sthira, Yoga Ayushman; cons: Tryahasparsha, Fierce or sharp nakshatra |
|---|---|
| Month | Nija Chaitra (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Saumya (No. 43) · Shaka 1951 · Vikram 2086 more |
| Period | Chaitra Navaratri (spring), day 3 |
| Festivals | Gangaur |
At sunrise 05:21
| Tithi | 3Shukla-tritya (Jaya, Vishnu) · until 07:19 (17.04) more the tithi will also last until tomorrow’s sunrise (tryahasparsha) |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Bharani, pada 4 (fierce, Yama (Dharma-raja), Venus) · until 06:23 more |
| Yoga | Ayushman (“long-lived”, auspicious) · until 02:59 (17.04) more |
| Karana | Taitila (movable) · until 18:20 more |
| Vara | Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Mesha (Aries), Moon: Mesha (Aries) |
Changes during the day
| from 06:23 | nakshatra Krittika |
|---|---|
| from 18:20 | karana Gara |
| from 02:59 (17.04) | yoga Saubhagya |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 04:41 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 05:21 |
| Noon | 12:29 |
| Sunset | 19:38 |
| End of twilight | 20:18 |
| Moonrise | 05:40 |
| Moonset | 23:07 |
| Day length | 14 h 16 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 3, average — 10, bad — 0
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 06:23 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Bharani (05:21–06:23) is good for root crops.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Krittika (06:23–19:38) is good for root crops.
Festivals and periods
Navaratri, day 3: Chandraghanta · Durga
Navaratri day. Chandraghanta — with a bell-shaped crescent moon on her forehead; grants courage and protection.
Gangaur · Shiva and Parvati
The festival of Gauri (Parvati) in Rajasthan: from Holi onwards women worship clay figures of Gauri and Shiva, and on the third day of the bright half of Chaitra they carry them in procession to the water.
Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 05:17–07:19 (17.04)
the tithi spans two sunrises — the first day is chosen by rule
- Chaitra Navaratri (spring), day 3
Muhurta
Anandadi: Chara 05:21–06:23 Anandadi: Sthira 06:23–05:19 (17.04)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 04:03–04:42 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:01–12:58 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:52–15:49 |
| Godhuli | 19:38–19:57 |
| Pradosha | 19:38–21:34 |
| Nishitha | 00:09–00:48 (17.04) |
| Amrita Kalam | none on this day |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 07:08–08:56 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 10:43–12:30 |
| Gulika Kalam | 14:17–16:04 |
| Dur Muhurta | 12:58–13:55, 15:49–16:46 |
| Varjyam | 19:40–21:26 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average throughout the daytime
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | average throughout the daytime |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average throughout the daytime |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 06:23–13:14, 16:15–19:38 |
Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Bharani until 06:23, Krittika from 06:23; tithi Shukla-tritya; lagna Mina 05:21, Mesha 05:25, Vrishabha 06:18, Mithuna 07:49, Karka 10:16, Simha 13:14, Kanya 16:15, Tula 19:15
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Bharani (until 06:23) — facing death (dangers); Krittika (from 06:23) — 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: Sthira 06:23–05:19 (17.04)+1 Yoga Ayushman 05:21–02:59 (17.04)+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi all day−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 05:21–06:23−2 Tryahasparsha
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 08:57 |
|---|---|
| Month | Nija Chaitra (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Saumya (No. 43) · Shaka 1951 · Vikram 2086 more |
| Period | Chaitra Navaratri (spring), day 4 |
| Festivals | Vinayaka Chaturthi |
At sunrise 05:19
| Tithi | 3Shukla-tritya (Jaya, Vishnu) · until 07:19 more vriddhi: the same tithi also prevailed at yesterday’s sunrise |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Krittika, pada 4 (mixed, Agni, Sun) · until 08:57 more |
| Yoga | Saubhagya (“good fortune, marital happiness”, auspicious) · until 03:21 (18.04) more |
| Karana | Gara (movable) · until 07:19 more |
| Vara | Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Mesha (Aries), Moon: Vrishabha (Taurus) |
Changes during the day
| from 07:19 | tithi Shukla-chaturti |
|---|---|
| from 07:19 | karana Vanija |
| from 08:57 | nakshatra Rohini |
| from 20:13 | karana Vishti |
| from 03:21 (18.04) | yoga Shobhana |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 04:39 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 05:19 |
| Noon | 12:29 |
| Sunset | 19:40 |
| End of twilight | 20:20 |
| Moonrise | 06:10 |
| Moonset | none |
| Day length | 14 h 20 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 07:19 | from 08:57 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Krittika (05:19–08:57) is good for root crops.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Rohini (08:57–19:40) is good for sowing.
Festivals and periods
Navaratri, day 4: Chandraghanta · Durga
Navaratri day. Chandraghanta — with a bell-shaped crescent moon on her forehead; grants courage and protection.
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), 11:03–13:55
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
- Chaitra Navaratri (spring), day 4
Muhurta
Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:19–07:19 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 05:19–08:57 Ravi Yoga 08:57–05:17 (18.04)
Anandadi: Matanga 08:57–05:17 (18.04) Anandadi: Gada 05:19–08:57
- Bhadra in heaven: 20:13–09:01 (18.04); Bhadra Mukha 20:10–22:18; Bhadra Puchha 07:44–09:01 (18.04)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 04:01–04:40 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:01–12:58 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:53–15:50 |
| Godhuli | 19:40–19:59 |
| Pradosha | 19:40–21:35 |
| Nishitha | 00:09–00:47 (18.04) |
| Amrita Kalam | 06:17–08:03 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 16:05–17:52 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 08:54–10:42 |
| Gulika Kalam | 12:29–14:17 |
| Dur Muhurta | 08:11–09:09, 23:30–00:09 (18.04) |
| Varjyam | 02:26–04:11 (18.04) |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 06:14–07:19
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | average 06:14–07:19 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average 06:14–07:19 |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 06:14–07:19, 08:57–13:10, 16:11–19:40 |
Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Krittika until 08:57, Rohini from 08:57; tithi Shukla-tritya until 07:19, Shukla-chaturti from 07:19; lagna Mina 05:19, Mesha 05:21, Vrishabha 06:14, Mithuna 07:45, Karka 10:12, Simha 13:10, Kanya 16:11, Tula 19:11
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Krittika (until 08:57) — consumption (a wasting disease); Rohini (from 08:57) — 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 07:19–19:40: 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 = +5
The total of auspicious factors is high and there are no prohibitions: suitable for important undertakings.
Auspicious time begins after 08:57
+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 05:19–08:57+2 Ravi Yoga 08:57–05:17 (18.04)+1 Anandadi: Matanga 08:57–05:17 (18.04)+1 Yoga Saubhagya 05:19–03:21 (18.04)+1 Auspicious tithi 05:19–07:19+1 Auspicious nakshatra 08:57–05:17 (18.04)0 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:19–07:19−1 Anandadi: Gada 05:19–08:57−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−2 Rikta tithi 07:19–05:17 (18.04)
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 | Best day — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Ravi Yoga; auspicious time — after 09:01 |
|---|---|
| Month | Nija Chaitra (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Saumya (No. 43) · Shaka 1951 · Vikram 2086 more |
| Period | Chaitra Navaratri (spring), day 5 |
At sunrise 05:17
| Tithi | 4Shukla-chaturti (Rikta, Yama) · until 09:01 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Rohini, pada 4 (fixed, Prajapati (Brahma - Creator), Moon) · until 11:11 more |
| Yoga | Shobhana (“splendid, beautiful”, auspicious) · until 03:25 (19.04) more |
| Karana | Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 09:01 more |
| Vara | Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Mesha (Aries), Moon: Vrishabha (Taurus) |
Changes during the day
| from 09:01 | tithi Shukla-panchami |
|---|---|
| from 09:01 | karana Bava |
| from 11:11 | nakshatra Mrigashirsha |
| from 21:43 | karana Balava |
| from 03:25 (19.04) | yoga Atiganda |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 04:36 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 05:17 |
| Noon | 12:28 |
| Sunset | 19:42 |
| End of twilight | 20:23 |
| Moonrise | 06:52 |
| Moonset | 00:10 |
| Day length | 14 h 25 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 09:01 | from 11:11 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Rohini (05:17–11:11) is good for sowing.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Mrigashirsha (11:11–19:42) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
- Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 05:17–09:01: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Festivals and periods
Navaratri, day 5: Kushmanda · Durga
Navaratri day. Kushmanda — she who created the universe with her smile; grants health and strength.
- Chaitra Navaratri (spring), day 5
Muhurta
Ravi Yoga 05:17–11:11 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day
Anandadi: Shubha 05:17–11:11 Anandadi: Amrita 11:11–05:14 (19.04)
- Bhadra in heaven: 20:13 (17.04)–09:01; Bhadra Mukha 20:10–22:18 (17.04); Bhadra Puchha 07:44–09:01
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 04:00–04:38 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:53–15:51 |
| Godhuli | 19:42–20:01 |
| Pradosha | 19:42–21:36 |
| Nishitha | 00:09–00:47 (19.04) |
| Amrita Kalam | 07:41–09:26, 03:32–05:15 (19.04) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 12:29–14:17 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 07:05–08:53 |
| Gulika Kalam | 10:41–12:29 |
| Dur Muhurta | 12:00–12:58 |
| Varjyam | 17:12–18:56 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: good 09:01–13:06, 16:07–19:42
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | good 09:01–13:06, 16:07–19:42 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | good 09:01–13:06, 16:07–19:42 |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 09:01–13:06, 16:07–19:42 |
Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Rohini until 11:11, Mrigashirsha from 11:11; tithi Shukla-chaturti until 09:01, Shukla-panchami from 09:01; lagna Mesha 05:17, Vrishabha 06:10, Mithuna 07:41, Karka 10:08, Simha 13:06, Kanya 16:07, Tula 19:07
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Rohini (until 11:11) — destruction of all misfortunes; Mrigashirsha (from 11:11) — 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 05:17–09:01: 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 = +7
The total of auspicious factors is high and there are no prohibitions: suitable for important undertakings.
Auspicious time begins after 09:01
+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day+2 Ravi Yoga 05:17–11:11+1 Anandadi: Shubha 05:17–11:11+1 Auspicious nakshatra 05:17–11:11+1 Yoga Shobhana 05:17–03:25 (19.04)+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 09:01–05:14 (19.04)−1 Vishti (Bhadra) 05:17–09:01−2 Rikta tithi 05:17–09:01
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Unfavourable day — Anandadi: Kana, Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) |
|---|---|
| Month | Nija Chaitra (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Saumya (No. 43) · Shaka 1951 · Vikram 2086 more |
| Period | Chaitra Navaratri (spring), day 6 |
| Festivals | Skanda Shashti |
At sunrise 05:14
| Tithi | 5Shukla-panchami (Purna, Soma) · until 10:17 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Mrigashirsha, pada 3 (soft, Soma (Chandra, Moon), Mars) · until 13:00 more |
| Yoga | Atiganda (“great danger”, inauspicious) · until 03:05 (20.04) more |
| Karana | Balava (movable) · until 10:17 more |
| Vara | Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Mesha (Aries), Moon: Mithuna (Gemini) |
Changes during the day
| from 10:17 | tithi Shukla-shashti |
|---|---|
| from 10:17 | karana Kaulava |
| from 13:00 | nakshatra Ardra |
| from 22:43 | karana Taitila |
| from 03:05 (20.04) | yoga Sukarma |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 04:33 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 05:14 |
| Noon | 12:28 |
| Sunset | 19:44 |
| End of twilight | 20:25 |
| Moonrise | 07:47 |
| Moonset | 01:03 |
| Day length | 14 h 29 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 10:17 | from 13:00 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Mrigashirsha (05:14–13:00) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Festivals and periods
Navaratri, day 6: Skandamata · Durga
Navaratri day. Skandamata — the mother of Skanda, holding her son on her lap; grants motherly grace.
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, 10:17–05:12 (20.04)
the tithi begins between sunrise and sunset
- Chaitra Navaratri (spring), day 6
Muhurta
Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:14–10:17 Ravi Yoga 13:00–05:12 (20.04)
Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 10:17–05:12 (20.04)
Anandadi: Mrityu 05:14–13:00 Anandadi: Kana 13:00–05:12 (20.04)
- Gandanta (tithi): 09:52–10:42
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 03:58–04:36 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:00–12:58 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:54–15:52 |
| Godhuli | 19:44–20:03 |
| Pradosha | 19:44–21:37 |
| Nishitha | 00:09–00:47 (20.04) |
| Amrita Kalam | 03:32–05:15, 03:44–05:25 (20.04) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 14:18–16:06 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 05:14–07:03 |
| Gulika Kalam | 08:52–10:40 |
| Dur Muhurta | 10:04–11:02, 15:52–16:50 |
| Varjyam | 21:50–23:31 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: good 06:06–10:17
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | good 06:06–10:17 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | good 06:06–10:17 |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 06:06–13:02, 16:03–19:44 |
Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Mrigashirsha until 13:00, Ardra from 13:00; tithi Shukla-panchami until 10:17, Shukla-shashti from 10:17; lagna Mesha 05:14, Vrishabha 06:06, Mithuna 07:37, Karka 10:04, Simha 13:02, Kanya 16:03, Tula 19:03
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Mrigashirsha (until 13:00) — abundance (well-being, prosperity); Ardra (from 13:00) — sadness; Thursday — success.
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Unfavourable day · score S = −2
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: Kana
+1 Auspicious nakshatra 05:14–13:00+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 05:14–10:17+1 Ravi Yoga 13:00–05:12 (20.04)0 Anandadi: Kana 13:00–05:12 (20.04) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:14–10:17 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Yoga Atiganda 05:14–05:470 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 13:00–05:12 (20.04)−1 Surya Dagdha tithi 10:17–05:12 (20.04)−2 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 10:17–05:12 (20.04)−3 Anandadi: Mrityu 05:14–13:00
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 — Ravi Yoga, Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi); auspicious time — after 14:16 |
|---|---|
| Month | Nija Chaitra (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Saumya (No. 43) · Shaka 1951 · Vikram 2086 more |
| Period | Chaitra Navaratri (spring), day 7 |
| Festivals | Yamuna Chhath (Yamuna Jayanti) |
At sunrise 05:12
| Tithi | 6Shukla-shashti (Nanda, Kartikeya) · until 11:00 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Ardra, pada 3 (sharp, Rudra (Roaring, angry image of Shiva), Rahu) · until 14:16 more |
| Yoga | Sukarma (“good deed”, auspicious) · until 02:16 (21.04) more |
| Karana | Taitila (movable) · until 11:00 more |
| Vara | Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Mesha (Aries), Moon: Mithuna (Gemini) |
Changes during the day
| from 11:00 | tithi Shukla-saptami |
|---|---|
| from 11:00 | karana Gara |
| from 14:16 | nakshatra Punarvasu |
| from 23:07 | karana Vanija |
| from 02:16 (21.04) | yoga Dhriti |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 04:31 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 05:12 |
| Noon | 12:28 |
| Sunset | 19:46 |
| End of twilight | 20:27 |
| Moonrise | 08:55 |
| Moonset | 01:44 |
| Day length | 14 h 34 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 3, average — 10, bad — 0
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 11:00 | from 14:16 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Punarvasu (14:16–19:46) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Festivals and periods
Navaratri, day 7: Katyayani · Durga
Navaratri day. Katyayani — the warrior goddess who slew Mahishasura; young women pray to her for a good husband.
Yamuna Chhath (Yamuna Jayanti) · Yamuna
The appearance day of the river goddess Yamuna; it is celebrated especially in Mathura and Vrindavan with a holy bath and aarti on the riverbank.
Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 10:17 (19.04)–11:00
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
- Chaitra Navaratri (spring), day 7
Muhurta
Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:12–11:00 Ravi Yoga 05:12–14:16 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 14:16–05:09 (21.04)
Krakacha Yoga 11:00–05:09 (21.04) Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 11:00–05:09 (21.04)
Anandadi: Padma 05:12–14:16 Anandadi: Lumbaka 14:16–05:09 (21.04)
- Surya Dagdha tithi: Shukla-shashti
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 03:56–04:34 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:00–12:58 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:54–15:53 |
| Godhuli | 19:46–20:05 |
| Pradosha | 19:46–21:38 |
| Nishitha | 00:09–00:46 (21.04) |
| Amrita Kalam | 03:44–05:25 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 10:39–12:29 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 16:07–17:57 |
| Gulika Kalam | 07:01–08:50 |
| Dur Muhurta | 08:06–09:05, 12:58–13:56 |
| Varjyam | 02:35–04:13 (21.04) |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: good 15:59–19:46
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 15:59–19:46 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | good 15:59–19:46 |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 06:03–12:58, 15:59–19:46 |
Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Ardra until 14:16, Punarvasu from 14:16; tithi Shukla-shashti until 11:00, Shukla-saptami from 11:00; lagna Mesha 05:12, Vrishabha 06:03, Mithuna 07:33, Karka 10:00, Simha 12:58, Kanya 15:59, Tula 18:59
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Ardra (until 14:16) — sadness; Punarvasu (from 14:16) — 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
Favourable day · score S = +4
Auspicious factors outweigh inauspicious ones: ordinary matters can be started.
Auspicious time begins after 14:16
+2 Ravi Yoga 05:12–14:16+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:12–11:00+1 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 14:16–05:09 (21.04)+1 Anandadi: Padma 05:12–14:16+1 Yoga Sukarma 05:12–02:16 (21.04)+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 11:00–05:09 (21.04)0 Auspicious nakshatra 14:16–05:09 (21.04)0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 11:00–05:09 (21.04) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Anandadi: Lumbaka 14:16–05:09 (21.04)−1 Surya Dagdha tithi 05:12–11:00−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 05:12–14:16−3 Krakacha Yoga 11:00–05:09 (21.04)
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 | Avoid starting important matters — Bhadra on earth, Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) |
|---|---|
| Month | Nija Chaitra (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Saumya (No. 43) · Shaka 1951 · Vikram 2086 more |
| Period | Chaitra Navaratri (spring), day 8 |
At sunrise 05:09
| Tithi | 7Shukla-saptami (Bhadra, Indra) · until 11:04 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Punarvasu, pada 3 (movable, Aditi, Jupiter) · until 14:53 more |
| Yoga | Dhriti (“steadfastness, firmness”, auspicious) · until 00:54 (22.04) more |
| Karana | Vanija (movable) · until 11:04 more |
| Vara | Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Mesha (Aries), Moon: Mithuna (Gemini) |
Changes during the day
| from 11:04 | tithi Shukla-ashtami |
|---|---|
| from 11:04 | karana Vishti |
| from 14:53 | nakshatra Pushya |
| from 22:50 | karana Bava |
| from 00:54 (22.04) | yoga Shula |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 04:28 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 05:09 |
| Noon | 12:28 |
| Sunset | 19:48 |
| End of twilight | 20:29 |
| Moonrise | 10:13 |
| Moonset | 02:14 |
| Day length | 14 h 38 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 11:04 | from 14:53 |
|---|
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 (05:09–14:53) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Pushya (14:53–19:48) is good for sowing.
- Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 11:04–19:48: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Festivals and periods
Navaratri, day 8: Kalaratri · Durga
Navaratri day. Kalaratri — the most fearsome form of Durga, destroyer of darkness and fear.
- Chaitra Navaratri (spring), day 8
Muhurta
Tripushkar Yoga 05:09–11:04
Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:09–11:04
Anandadi: Chhatra 05:09–14:53 Anandadi: Mitra 14:53–05:07 (22.04)
- Bhadra on earth: 11:04–22:50; Bhadra Puchha 12:49–13:59; Bhadra Mukha 13:59–15:56
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 | 03:54–04:32 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 11:59–12:58 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:55–15:54 |
| Godhuli | 19:48–20:06 |
| Pradosha | 19:48–21:40 |
| Nishitha | 00:09–00:46 (22.04) |
| Amrita Kalam | 12:25–14:04 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 08:49–10:39 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 14:18–16:08 |
| Gulika Kalam | 05:09–06:59 |
| Dur Muhurta | 05:09–06:08, 06:08–07:06 |
| Varjyam | 22:51–00:27 (22.04) |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 05:09–11:04
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | average 05:09–11:04 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average 05:09–11:04 |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 05:59–12:54, 15:55–19:48 |
Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Punarvasu until 14:53, Pushya from 14:53; tithi Shukla-saptami until 11:04, Shukla-ashtami from 11:04; lagna Mesha 05:09, Vrishabha 05:59, Mithuna 07:29, Karka 09:56, Simha 12:54, Kanya 15:55, Tula 18:55
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Punarvasu (until 14:53) — strength of spirit (bravery, resilience); Pushya (from 14:53) — 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 11:04–19:48: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
- Bhadra on earth 11:04–19:48: no shaving or haircuts during Vishti Karana (according to the Muhurta Chintamani, Bhadra does harm when it is on earth; in heaven and in the netherworld its influence on earth is weak).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Avoid starting important matters · score S = −3
There is a mild prohibition (Amavasya, Krishna Chaturdashi, Bhadra on earth, Vyatipata, Vaidhriti, kshaya tithi, Sankranti, Ashubha Yoga) or the total score is -3 or lower: the day is unfavourable for important new matters, but suitable for fasting, prayer and everyday work.
Avoid starting important matters: Bhadra on earth
+1 Anandadi: Chhatra 05:09–14:53+1 Auspicious nakshatra 05:09–14:53+1 Yoga Dhriti 05:09–00:54 (22.04)+1 Auspicious tithi 05:09–11:040 Tripushkar Yoga 05:09–11:04−1 Ashtami 11:04–05:07 (22.04)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−2 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:09–11:04−3 Bhadra on earth 11:04–22:50
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 — Ravi Pushya Yoga, Pushya; auspicious time — until 10:24 |
|---|---|
| Month | Nija Chaitra (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Saumya (No. 43) · Shaka 1951 · Vikram 2086 more |
| Period | Chaitra Navaratri (spring), day 9 |
| Festivals | Rama Navami · Durga Ashtami of Chaitra Navaratri |
At sunrise 05:07
| Tithi | 8Shukla-ashtami (Jaya, Vasus) · until 10:24 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Pushya, pada 3 (light, Brhaspati, Saturn) · until 14:48 more |
| Yoga | Shula (“spear, sharp pain”, inauspicious) · until 22:56 more |
| Karana | Bava (movable) · until 10:24 more |
| Vara | Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Mesha (Aries), Moon: Karka (Cancer) |
Changes during the day
| from 10:24 | tithi Shukla-navami |
|---|---|
| from 10:24 | karana Balava |
| from 14:48 | nakshatra Ashlesha |
| from 21:48 | karana Kaulava |
| from 22:56 | yoga Ganda |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 04:25 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 05:07 |
| Noon | 12:28 |
| Sunset | 19:50 |
| End of twilight | 20:32 |
| Moonrise | 11:36 |
| Moonset | 02:37 |
| Day length | 14 h 42 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 10:24 | from 14:48 |
|---|
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, Pushya (05:07–14:48) is good for sowing.
Festivals and periods
Rama Navami · Rama
The appearance day of Rama, the seventh avatar of Vishnu. Rama was born at noon, so puja is performed at Madhyahna; devotees fast and read the Ramayana. This day concludes the spring Navaratri.
Rule: madhyahna vyapini: midday (the 3rd fifth of the daytime), 11:00–13:57
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Vaishnava date: 23.04
Durga Ashtami of Chaitra Navaratri · Durga
The eighth day of Chaitra Navaratri: Durga Puja and Kanya Puja (feeding young girls as embodiments of the Goddess); on this day Annapurna, the goddess of food, is also worshipped.
Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 11:04 (21.04)–10:24
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Navaratri, day 9: Mahagauri · Durga
Navaratri day. Mahagauri — radiant white, she grants purification and peace.
- Chaitra Navaratri (spring), day 9
Muhurta
Ravi Pushya Yoga 05:07–14:48 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 05:07–14:48 Ravi Yoga 14:48–05:04 (23.04)
Anandadi: Shrivatsa 05:07–14:48 Anandadi: Vajra 14:48–05:04 (23.04)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 03:52–04:30 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 11:59–12:58 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:55–15:54 |
| Godhuli | 19:50–20:08 |
| Pradosha | 19:50–21:41 |
| Nishitha | 00:09–00:46 (23.04) |
| Amrita Kalam | 08:25–10:01 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 17:59–19:50 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 12:28–14:19 |
| Gulika Kalam | 16:09–17:59 |
| Dur Muhurta | 17:52–18:51 |
| Varjyam | 03:09–04:42 (23.04) |
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 05:55–10:24 |
Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Pushya until 14:48, Ashlesha from 14:48; tithi Shukla-ashtami until 10:24, Shukla-navami from 10:24; lagna Mesha 05:07, Vrishabha 05:55, Mithuna 07:25, Karka 09:52, Simha 12:50, Kanya 15:51, Tula 18:51
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Pushya (until 14:48) — increase in wealth; Ashlesha (from 14:48) — 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 05:07–10:24: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
- Shukla-navami 10:24–19:50: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Best day · score S = +6
The total of auspicious factors is high and there are no prohibitions: suitable for important undertakings.
Auspicious time ends by 10:24
+4 Ravi Pushya Yoga 05:07–14:48+2 Pushya 05:07–14:48+1 Anandadi: Shrivatsa 05:07–14:48+1 Ravi Yoga 14:48–05:04 (23.04)0 Anandadi: Vajra 14:48–05:04 (23.04)0 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 14:48–05:04 (23.04)−1 Rikta tithi 10:24–05:04 (23.04)
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: Saumya; cons: Rikta tithi, Fierce or sharp nakshatra |
|---|---|
| Month | Nija Chaitra (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Saumya (No. 43) · Shaka 1951 · Vikram 2086 more |
| Festivals | Rama Navami (Vaishnavas, ISKCON) |
At sunrise 05:04
| Tithi | 9Shukla-navami (Rikta, Serpent (Naga)) · until 09:00 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Ashlesha, pada 3 (sharp, Naga - the lord of snakes (Sharpa), Mercury) · until 13:58 more Gandamula |
| Yoga | Ganda (“danger, knot”, inauspicious) · until 20:23 more |
| Karana | Kaulava (movable) · until 09:00 more |
| Vara | Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Mesha (Aries), Moon: Karka (Cancer) |
Changes during the day
| from 09:00 | tithi Shukla-dashami |
|---|---|
| from 09:00 | karana Taitila |
| from 13:58 | nakshatra Magha |
| from 20:01 | karana Gara |
| from 20:23 | yoga Vriddhi |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 04:23 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 05:04 |
| Noon | 12:27 |
| Sunset | 19:52 |
| End of twilight | 20:34 |
| Moonrise | 13:02 |
| Moonset | 02:55 |
| Day length | 14 h 47 min |
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 09:00 | from 13:58 |
|---|
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, Magha (13:58–19:52) is good for sowing, for root crops.
Festivals and periods
Rama Navami (Vaishnavas, ISKCON) · Rama
The Vaishnava date of Rama Navami: Vaishnavas (ISKCON) celebrate on the day when Navami prevails at sunrise and is not “touched” by Ashtami; Smartas on the day when Navami covers midday (Madhyahna), the hour of Rama’s birth.
Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 10:24 (22.04)–09:00
Smarta date: 22.04
Muhurta
Ravi Yoga all day
Jwalamukhi Yoga 09:00–13:58
Anandadi: Saumya 05:04–13:58 Anandadi: Dhwanksha 13:58–05:02 (24.04)
- Gandanta (nakshatra): 08:15–19:39
- Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Ashlesha
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 03:50–04:27 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 11:59–12:58 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:56–15:55 |
| Godhuli | 19:52–20:10 |
| Pradosha | 19:52–21:42 |
| Nishitha | 00:09–00:45 (24.04) |
| Amrita Kalam | 12:25–13:58 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 06:55–08:46 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 10:37–12:28 |
| Gulika Kalam | 14:19–16:10 |
| Dur Muhurta | 12:58–13:57, 15:55–16:54 |
| Varjyam | 01:12–02:42 (24.04) |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 09:00–19:52
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | average 09:00–19:52 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average 09:00–19:52 |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 05:51–19:52 |
Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Ashlesha until 13:58, Magha from 13:58; tithi Shukla-navami until 09:00, Shukla-dashami from 09:00; lagna Mesha 05:04, Vrishabha 05:51, Mithuna 07:21, Karka 09:48, Simha 12:46, Kanya 15:47, Tula 18:48
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Ashlesha (until 13:58) — physical affliction (suffering); Magha (from 13:58) — 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 05:04–09:00: 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 05:04–13:58+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 09:00–05:02 (24.04)0 Jwalamukhi Yoga 09:00–13:58 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Anandadi: Dhwanksha 13:58–05:02 (24.04)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 05:04–13:58−2 Rikta tithi 05:04–09:00
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, Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) |
|---|---|
| Month | Nija Chaitra (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Saumya (No. 43) · Shaka 1951 · Vikram 2086 more |
| Festivals | Kamada Ekadashi |
At sunrise 05:02
| Tithi | 10Shukla-dashami (Purna, Dharma) · until 06:53 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Magha, pada 3 (fierce, Pitris or Pitars - ancestors of the clan, forefathers, Ketu) · until 12:27 more Gandamula |
| Yoga | Vriddhi (“growth, increase”, auspicious) · until 17:17 more |
| Karana | Gara (movable) · until 06:53 more |
| Vara | Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Mesha (Aries), Moon: Simha (Leo) |
Changes during the day
| from 06:53 | tithi Shukla-ekadashi (kshaya: not present at any sunrise) |
|---|---|
| from 06:53 | karana Vanija |
| from 12:27 | nakshatra Purva-Phalguni |
| from 17:17 | yoga Dhruva |
| from 17:34 | karana Vishti |
| from 04:08 (25.04) | tithi Shukla-dvadashi |
| from 04:08 (25.04) | karana Bava |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 04:20 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 05:02 |
| Noon | 12:27 |
| Sunset | 19:54 |
| End of twilight | 20:36 |
| Moonrise | 14:30 |
| Moonset | 03:10 |
| Day length | 14 h 51 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 06:53 | from 12:27 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Magha (05:02–12:27) is good for sowing, for root crops.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Phalguni (12:27–19:54) is good for root crops.
- Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 17:34–19:54: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Festivals and periods
Kamada Ekadashi · Vishnu
The first Ekadashi of the new lunar year (Chaitra, bright half). “Fulfiller of desires”: according to the Puranas, the fast removes grave misdeeds and helps fulfil righteous wishes. Devotees fast and worship Vishnu.
Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 06:53–04:08 (25.04)
kshaya Ekadashi does not prevail at sunrise: Smartas fast on the day it begins, Vaishnavas on the next day
Parana (breaking the fast): 13:57–16:57 (25.04)
Vaishnava date: 25.04
Muhurta
Ravi Yoga 05:02–12:27
Krakacha Yoga 05:02–06:53 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:53–04:08 (25.04)
Anandadi: Kaladanda 05:02–12:27 Anandadi: Dhumra 12:27–05:00 (25.04)
- Bhadra on earth: 17:34–04:08 (25.04); Bhadra Puchha 21:45–22:49; Bhadra Mukha 22:49–00:35 (25.04)
- Gandanta (tithi): 06:31–07:14
- Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Magha
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 03:49–04:25 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 11:58–12:58 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:57–15:56 |
| Godhuli | 19:54–20:12 |
| Pradosha | 19:54–21:43 |
| Nishitha | 00:09–00:45 (25.04) |
| Amrita Kalam | 10:12–11:42, 04:29–05:57 (25.04) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 16:11–18:02 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 08:45–10:36 |
| Gulika Kalam | 12:28–14:19 |
| Dur Muhurta | 08:00–09:00, 23:32–00:09 (25.04) |
| Varjyam | 19:44–21:12 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 05:47–12:43, 15:43–17:34
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 | average 05:47–12:43, 15:43–17:34 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails | average 05:47–06:53 |
| Cutting toenails | average 05:47–12:43, 15:43–17:34 |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 05:47–12:43, 15:43–19:54 |
Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Magha until 12:27, Purva-Phalguni from 12:27; tithi Shukla-dashami until 06:53, Shukla-ekadashi from 06:53; lagna Mesha 05:02, Vrishabha 05:47, Mithuna 07:17, Karka 09:44, Simha 12:43, Kanya 15:43, Tula 18:44
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Magha (until 12:27) — loss of property; Purva-Phalguni (from 12:27) — ill health; Tuesday — harm to longevity.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Bhadra on earth 17:34–19:54: no shaving or haircuts during Vishti Karana (according to the Muhurta Chintamani, Bhadra does harm when it is on earth; in heaven and in the netherworld its influence on earth is weak).
Cautions:
- The Muhurta Chintamani warns: whoever shaves in Magha nakshatra 4 times a year puts their life in danger — frequent haircuts in this nakshatra are best avoided.
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Avoid starting important matters · score S = −4
There is a mild prohibition (Amavasya, Krishna Chaturdashi, Bhadra on earth, Vyatipata, Vaidhriti, kshaya tithi, Sankranti, Ashubha Yoga) or the total score is -3 or lower: the day is unfavourable for important new matters, but suitable for fasting, prayer and everyday work.
Avoid starting important matters: Kshaya tithi
+2 Ravi Yoga 05:02–12:27+1 Yoga Vriddhi 05:02–17:17+1 Auspicious tithi 05:02–06:530 Krakacha Yoga 05:02–06:530 Bhadra on earth 17:34–04:08 (25.04)−1 Anandadi: Kaladanda 05:02–12:27−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 05:02–12:27−2 Kshaya tithi−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:53–04:08 (25.04)
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 | Favourable day — Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Anandadi: Sthira; auspicious time — after 10:19; auspicious time — until 13:42 |
|---|---|
| Month | Nija Chaitra (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Saumya (No. 43) · Shaka 1951 · Vikram 2086 more |
| Festivals | Kamada Ekadashi — Vaishnava fast |
At sunrise 05:00
| Tithi | 12Shukla-dvadashi (Bhadra, Sun (Ravi)) · until 00:52 (26.04) more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Purva-Phalguni, pada 4 (fierce, Bhaga (Share, Distributor) - god of wealth and family, Venus) · until 10:19 more |
| Yoga | Dhruva (“fixed, constant (the Pole Star)”, auspicious) · until 13:42 more |
| Karana | Bava (movable) · until 14:33 more |
| Vara | Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Mesha (Aries), Moon: Simha (Leo) |
Changes during the day
| from 10:19 | nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni |
|---|---|
| from 13:42 | yoga Vyaghata |
| from 14:33 | karana Balava |
| from 00:52 (26.04) | tithi Shukla-triodashi |
| from 00:52 (26.04) | karana Kaulava |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 04:17 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 05:00 |
| Noon | 12:27 |
| Sunset | 19:56 |
| End of twilight | 20:38 |
| Moonrise | 16:01 |
| Moonset | 03:23 |
| Day length | 14 h 56 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 5, average — 8, bad — 0
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 10:19 |
|---|
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, Purva-Phalguni (05:00–10:19) is good for root crops.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Phalguni (10:19–19:56) is good for sowing.
Festivals and periods
Kamada Ekadashi — Vaishnava fast · Vishnu
Vaishnavas (ISKCON) keep this Ekadashi on a different day from Smartas.
Smarta date: 24.04
Ekadashi does not prevail at any sunrise (kshaya): Smartas fast on the day it begins, Vaishnavas on the next day, on Dwadashi.
Muhurta
Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:00–00:52 (26.04)
Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 00:52–04:57 (26.04)
Anandadi: Sthira 05:00–10:19 Anandadi: Vardhamana 10:19–04:57 (26.04)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 03:47–04:23 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:57–15:57 |
| Godhuli | 19:56–20:14 |
| Pradosha | 19:56–21:44 |
| Nishitha | 00:09–00:45 (26.04) |
| Amrita Kalam | 04:29–05:57, 01:18–02:44 (26.04) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 12:28–14:20 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 06:52–08:44 |
| Gulika Kalam | 10:36–12:28 |
| Dur Muhurta | 11:58–12:58 |
| Varjyam | 16:45–18:10 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: good 10:19–12:39, 15:39–19:56
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | good 10:19–12:39, 15:39–19:56 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails | average 05:43–19:56 |
| Cutting toenails | good 10:19–12:39, 15:39–19:56 |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 10:19–12:39, 15:39–19:56 |
Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Purva-Phalguni until 10:19, Uttara-Phalguni from 10:19; tithi Shukla-dvadashi; lagna Mesha 05:00, Vrishabha 05:43, Mithuna 07:13, Karka 09:40, Simha 12:39, Kanya 15:39, Tula 18:40
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Purva-Phalguni (until 10:19) — ill health; Uttara-Phalguni (from 10:19) — destruction of all diseases; Wednesday — favour of the authorities.
Cautions:
- The Muhurta Chintamani warns: whoever shaves in Uttara-Phalguni nakshatra 4 times a year puts their life in danger — frequent haircuts in this nakshatra are best avoided.
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 10:19
Auspicious time ends by 13:42
+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:00–00:52 (26.04)+1 Anandadi: Sthira 05:00–10:19+1 Yoga Dhruva 05:00–13:42+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious nakshatra 10:19–04:57 (26.04)0 Yoga Vyaghata 13:42–16:43−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 05:00–10:19
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 | Favourable day — Ravi Yoga, Auspicious nakshatra; auspicious time — after 07:44 |
|---|---|
| Month | Nija Chaitra (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Saumya (No. 43) · Shaka 1951 · Vikram 2086 more |
| Festivals | Pradosha Vrat · Mahavir Jayanti |
At sunrise 04:57
| Tithi | 13Shukla-triodashi (Jaya, God of Love) · until 21:14 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Uttara-Phalguni, pada 4 (fixed, Aryaman (Lord of Hospitality), Sun) · until 07:44 more |
| Yoga | Vyaghata (“crushing blow”, inauspicious) · until 09:45 more |
| Karana | Kaulava (movable) · until 11:05 more |
| Vara | Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Mesha (Aries), Moon: Kanya (Virgo) |
Changes during the day
| from 07:44 | nakshatra Hasta |
|---|---|
| from 09:45 | yoga Harshana |
| from 11:05 | karana Taitila |
| from 21:14 | tithi Shukla-chaturdashi |
| from 21:14 | karana Gara |
| from 04:49 (27.04) | nakshatra Chitra |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 04:15 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 04:57 |
| Noon | 12:27 |
| Sunset | 19:58 |
| End of twilight | 20:41 |
| Moonrise | 17:34 |
| Moonset | 03:38 |
| Day length | 15 h 00 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 10, average — 0, bad — 3
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 07:44 |
|---|
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, Uttara-Phalguni (04:57–07:44) is good for sowing.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Hasta (07:44–19:58) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
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, 19:58–21:14
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
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 00:52–21:14
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Muhurta
Ravi Yoga 07:44–04:49 (27.04)
Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 04:57–07:44 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 21:14–04:55 (27.04)
Anandadi: Matanga 04:57–07:44 Anandadi: Chara 04:49–04:55 (27.04) Anandadi: Rakshasa 07:44–04:49 (27.04)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 03:45–04:21 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 11:58–12:58 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:58–15:58 |
| Godhuli | 19:58–20:16 |
| Pradosha | 19:58–21:45 |
| Nishitha | 00:09–00:44 (27.04) |
| Amrita Kalam | 23:33–00:57 (27.04) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 14:20–16:13 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 04:57–06:50 |
| Gulika Kalam | 08:42–10:35 |
| Dur Muhurta | 09:58–10:58, 15:58–16:58 |
| Varjyam | 15:07–16:31 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: good 05:39–12:35, 15:36–19:58
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | good 05:39–12:35, 15:36–19:58 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails | average throughout the daytime |
| Cutting toenails | good 05:39–12:35, 15:36–19:58 |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 05:39–12:35, 15:36–19:58 |
Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni until 07:44, Hasta from 07:44; tithi Shukla-triodashi; lagna Mesha 04:57, Vrishabha 05:39, Mithuna 07:09, Karka 09:36, Simha 12:35, Kanya 15:36, Tula 18:36
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Uttara-Phalguni (until 07:44) — destruction of all diseases; Hasta (from 07:44) — imparting radiance (to the person); 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
Favourable day · score S = +4
Auspicious factors outweigh inauspicious ones: ordinary matters can be started.
Auspicious time begins after 07:44
+2 Ravi Yoga 07:44–04:49 (27.04)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:57–07:44+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 04:57–21:14+1 Yoga Harshana 09:45–04:55 (27.04)0 Anandadi: Matanga 04:57–07:44−1 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 04:57–07:44−1 Anandadi: Rakshasa 07:44–04:49 (27.04)
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 nakshatra, Yoga Harshana; cons: Rikta tithi, Anandadi: Musala |
|---|---|
| Month | Nija Chaitra (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Saumya (No. 43) · Shaka 1951 · Vikram 2086 more |
At sunrise 04:55
| Tithi | 14Shukla-chaturdashi (Rikta, Kali) · until 17:25 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Chitra, pada 1 (soft, Tvashtri (Heavenly Architect) or Vishwakarma (Vastu God), Mars) · until 01:48 (28.04) more |
| Yoga | Harshana (“delighting”, auspicious) · until 05:34 more |
| Karana | Gara (movable) · until 07:21 more |
| Vara | Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Mesha (Aries), Moon: Kanya (Virgo) |
Changes during the day
| from 05:34 | yoga Vajra |
|---|---|
| from 07:21 | karana Vanija |
| from 17:25 | tithi Purnima |
| from 17:25 | karana Vishti |
| from 01:17 (28.04) | yoga Siddhi |
| from 01:48 (28.04) | nakshatra Swati |
| from 03:30 (28.04) | karana Bava |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 04:12 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 04:55 |
| Noon | 12:27 |
| Sunset | 20:00 |
| End of twilight | 20:43 |
| Moonrise | 19:10 |
| Moonset | 03:53 |
| Day length | 15 h 04 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 0, average — 10, bad — 3
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 17:25 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Chitra (04:55–20:00) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
- Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 17:25–20:00: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
- Shukla-chaturdashi 04:55–17:25: according to the Kalaprakashika, ploughing on Chaturdashi puts the owner’s life in danger.
Muhurta
Ravi Yoga 17:14–01:48 (28.04)
Anandadi: Musala 04:55–01:48 (28.04) Anandadi: Gada 01:48–04:53 (28.04)
- Bhadra in the netherworld: 17:25–03:30 (28.04); Bhadra Puchha 23:59–01:00 (28.04); Bhadra Mukha 01:00–02:40 (28.04)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 03:43–04:19 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 11:57–12:58 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:58–15:59 |
| Godhuli | 20:00–20:18 |
| Pradosha | 20:00–21:46 |
| Nishitha | 00:09–00:44 (28.04) |
| Amrita Kalam | 20:12–21:36 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 10:34–12:27 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 16:14–18:07 |
| Gulika Kalam | 06:48–08:41 |
| Dur Muhurta | 07:56–08:56, 12:58–13:58 |
| Varjyam | 11:49–13:13 |
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 17:25–20:00 |
Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Chitra; tithi Shukla-chaturdashi until 17:25, Purnima from 17:25; lagna Mesha 04:55, Vrishabha 05:35, Mithuna 07:05, Karka 09:32, Simha 12:31, Kanya 15:32, Tula 18:32
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Chitra — improvement of well-being; Friday — universal respect.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Shukla-chaturdashi 04:55–17:25: a Rikta and Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
- Purnima 17:25–20:00: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Cautions:
- Friday: B. V. Raman advises against cutting nails (the rating above is the site’s summary, which uses the same weekdays for nails as for haircuts, so Friday counts as auspicious).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Ordinary day · score S = 0
Auspicious and inauspicious factors are balanced: a day for routine matters; important matters are best timed for favourable days.
+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:55–01:48 (28.04)+1 Yoga Harshana 04:55–05:34+1 Auspicious weekday0 Ravi Yoga 17:14–01:48 (28.04)0 Yoga Vajra 05:34–06:330 Vishti (Bhadra) 17:25–03:30 (28.04)−1 Anandadi: Musala 04:55–01:48 (28.04)−2 Rikta tithi 04:55–17:25
| Summary | Best day — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Yoga Siddhi |
|---|---|
| Month | Nija Chaitra (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Saumya (No. 43) · Shaka 1951 · Vikram 2086 more |
| Festivals | Hanuman Jayanti · Chaitra Purnima (Chitra Pournami) |
At sunrise 04:53
| Tithi | 15Purnima (Purna, Vishvedevas) · until 13:36 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Swati, pada 1 (movable, Waiu (Wind), Rahu) · until 22:51 more |
| Yoga | Siddhi (“success, accomplishment”, auspicious) · until 21:04 more |
| Karana | Bava (movable) · until 13:36 more |
| Vara | Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Mesha (Aries), Moon: Tula (Libra) |
Changes during the day
| from 13:36 | tithi Krishna-pratipat |
|---|---|
| from 13:36 | karana Balava |
| from 21:04 | yoga Vyatipata |
| from 22:51 | nakshatra Vishakha |
| from 23:45 | karana Kaulava |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 04:10 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 04:53 |
| Noon | 12:27 |
| Sunset | 20:02 |
| End of twilight | 20:45 |
| Moonrise | 20:46 |
| Moonset | 04:13 |
| Day length | 15 h 09 min |
Sky
| Full moon (Purnima) | 13:36 |
|---|
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 5, average — 6, bad — 2
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 13:36 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Swati (04:53–20:02) 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 17:25 (27.04)–13:36
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 17:25 (27.04)–13:36
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Muhurta
Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:53–22:51 Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 04:53–22:51
Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:53–13:36
Anandadi: Siddhi 04:53–22:51 Anandadi: Shubha 22:51–04:50 (29.04)
- Gandanta (tithi): 13:16–13:57
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 03:42–04:17 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 11:57–12:58 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:59–15:59 |
| Godhuli | 20:02–20:19 |
| Pradosha | 20:02–21:48 |
| Nishitha | 00:09–00:44 (29.04) |
| Amrita Kalam | 15:08–16:32 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 08:40–10:34 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 14:21–16:15 |
| Gulika Kalam | 04:53–06:46 |
| Dur Muhurta | 04:53–05:53, 05:53–06:54 |
| Varjyam | 06:43–08:07, 03:50–05:15 (29.04) |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 15:28–20:02
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | average 15:28–20:02 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average 15:28–20:02 |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 05:31–12:27, 15:28–20:02 |
Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Swati; tithi Purnima until 13:36, Krishna-pratipat from 13:36; lagna Mesha 04:53, Vrishabha 05:31, Mithuna 07:01, Karka 09:28, Simha 12:27, Kanya 15:28, Tula 18:28
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Swati — relief from all suffering; Saturday — decline of physical strength.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Purnima 04:53–13:36: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Best day · score S = +7
The total of auspicious factors is high and there are no prohibitions: suitable for important undertakings.
+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:53–22:51+2 Yoga Siddhi 04:53–21:04+1 Anandadi: Siddhi 04:53–22:51+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:53–22:51+1 Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 04:53–22:510 Auspicious tithi 13:36–04:50 (29.04)0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:53–13:36 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−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 | Unfavourable day — many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower), Vyatipata |
|---|---|
| Month | Nija Chaitra (amanta) · Vaishakha (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Saumya (No. 43) · Shaka 1951 · Vikram 2086 more |
At sunrise 04:50
| Tithi | 1Krishna-pratipat (Nanda, Brahma) · until 09:58 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Vishakha, pada 2 (mixed, Indra and Agni, Jupiter) · until 20:10 more |
| Yoga | Vyatipata (“calamity, downfall”, inauspicious) · until 17:03 more |
| Karana | Kaulava (movable) · until 09:58 more |
| Vara | Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Mesha (Aries), Moon: Tula (Libra) |
Changes during the day
| from 09:58 | tithi Krishna-dvitya |
|---|---|
| from 09:58 | karana Taitila |
| from 17:03 | yoga Variyana |
| from 20:10 | nakshatra Anuradha |
| from 20:17 | karana Gara |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 04:07 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 04:50 |
| Noon | 12:27 |
| Sunset | 20:04 |
| End of twilight | 20:48 |
| Moonrise | 22:16 |
| Moonset | 04:40 |
| Day length | 15 h 13 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 | from 09:58 |
|---|
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, Vishakha (04:50–20:04) is good for sowing, for root crops.
Muhurta
Tripushkar Yoga 09:58–20:10
Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:50–09:58 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 20:10–04:48 (30.04)
Anandadi: Utpata 04:50–20:10 Anandadi: Mrityu 20:10–04:48 (30.04)
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 | 03:40–04:15 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 11:57–12:58 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:59–16:00 |
| Godhuli | 20:04–20:21 |
| Pradosha | 20:04–21:49 |
| Nishitha | 00:09–00:44 (30.04) |
| Amrita Kalam | 12:21–13:46 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 18:10–20:04 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 12:27–14:21 |
| Gulika Kalam | 16:16–18:10 |
| Dur Muhurta | 18:02–19:03 |
| Varjyam | 03:50–05:15, 23:48–01:15 (30.04) |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: bad throughout the daytime
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | bad throughout the daytime |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | bad throughout the daytime |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 09:58–12:23, 15:24–20:04 |
Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Vishakha; tithi Krishna-pratipat until 09:58, Krishna-dvitya from 09:58; lagna Mesha 04:50, Vrishabha 05:27, Mithuna 06:58, Karka 09:24, Simha 12:23, Kanya 15:24, Tula 18:24
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Vishakha — loss of money; Sunday — physical well-being.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Vyatipata 04:50–17:03: 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: Vyatipata
+1 Auspicious tithi 04:50–09:580 Yoga Variyana 17:03–04:48 (30.04)0 Tripushkar Yoga 09:58–20:10−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:50–09:58−3 Anandadi: Utpata 04:50–20:10−3 Vyatipata 04:50–17:03
| Summary | Avoid starting important matters — Kshaya tithi, Yoga Parigha |
|---|---|
| Month | Nija Chaitra (amanta) · Vaishakha (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Saumya (No. 43) · Shaka 1951 · Vikram 2086 more |
At sunrise 04:48
| Tithi | 2Krishna-dvitya (Bhadra, Vidhatr) · until 06:42 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Anuradha, pada 2 (soft, Mitra (Friend), Saturn) · until 17:56 more |
| Yoga | Variyana (“excellent, best”, auspicious) · until 13:23 more |
| Karana | Gara (movable) · until 06:42 more |
| Vara | Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Mesha (Aries), Moon: Vrischika (Scorpio) |
Changes during the day
| from 06:42 | tithi Krishna-tritya (kshaya: not present at any sunrise) |
|---|---|
| from 06:42 | karana Vanija |
| from 13:23 | yoga Parigha |
| from 17:15 | karana Vishti |
| from 17:56 | nakshatra Jyestha |
| from 03:57 (01.05) | tithi Krishna-chaturti |
| from 03:57 (01.05) | karana Bava |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 04:04 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 04:48 |
| Noon | 12:26 |
| Sunset | 20:06 |
| End of twilight | 20:50 |
| Moonrise | 23:33 |
| Moonset | 05:18 |
| Day length | 15 h 17 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 10, average — 1, bad — 2
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 06:42 | 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, Anuradha (04:48–17:56) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Jyestha (17:56–20:06) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
- Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 17:15–20:06: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Muhurta
Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:48–17:56
Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 04:48–06:42 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:48–06:42
Anandadi: Manasa 04:48–17:56 Anandadi: Padma 17:56–04:46 (01.05)
- Bhadra in heaven: 17:15–03:57 (01.05); Bhadra Puchha 00:14–01:17 (01.05); Bhadra Mukha 01:17–03:04 (01.05)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 03:38–04:13 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 11:56–12:58 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 15:00–16:01 |
| Godhuli | 20:06–20:23 |
| Pradosha | 20:06–21:50 |
| Nishitha | 00:09–00:43 (01.05) |
| Amrita Kalam | 08:30–09:57 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 06:43–08:38 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 10:32–12:27 |
| Gulika Kalam | 14:22–16:16 |
| Dur Muhurta | 12:58–13:59, 16:01–17:02 |
| Varjyam | 23:09–00:39 (01.05) |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 05:23–20:06
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 05:23–20:06 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails | average 05:23–12:19, 15:20–20:06 |
| Cutting toenails | average 05:23–20:06 |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 05:23–12:19, 15:20–17:56 |
Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Anuradha until 17:56, Jyestha from 17:56; tithi Krishna-dvitya until 06:42, Krishna-tritya from 06:42; lagna Mesha 04:48, Vrishabha 05:23, Mithuna 06:54, Karka 09:21, Simha 12:19, Kanya 15:20, Tula 18:20
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Anuradha (until 17:56) — loss of money. In general Anuradha is favourable, but not for the very first shaving, cutting or trimming of hair (“vapanam”); Jyestha (from 17:56) — loss (reduction) of landed property (real estate); Monday — clear, bright complexion.
Cautions:
- The Muhurta Chintamani warns: whoever shaves in Anuradha nakshatra 3 times a year puts their life in danger — frequent haircuts in this nakshatra are best avoided.
- Jyeshtha: favourable for shaving according to the Muhurta Chintamani and B. V. Raman (the rating above follows the Kalaprakashika, where it is avoided).
- Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
- Monday: according to the Kalaprakashika, it is good for a haircut only during the waxing Moon.
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Avoid starting important matters · score S = +5
There is a mild prohibition (Amavasya, Krishna Chaturdashi, Bhadra on earth, Vyatipata, Vaidhriti, kshaya tithi, Sankranti, Ashubha Yoga) or the total score is -3 or lower: the day is unfavourable for important new matters, but suitable for fasting, prayer and everyday work.
Avoid starting important matters: Kshaya tithi
+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:48–17:56+1 Anandadi: Manasa 04:48–17:56+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:48–17:56+1 Yoga Variyana 04:48–13:23+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 04:48–06:420 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 04:48–06:42 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:48–06:42 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 17:56–04:46 (01.05)0 Vishti (Bhadra) 17:15–03:57 (01.05)0 Yoga Parigha 13:23–23:48−2 Kshaya tithi
Patron: Vishnu; Aditya — Dhatar. Full moon in nakshatra Chitra. Ritu: Vasanta.
Adhika Masa (intercalary month, also called Purushottama Masa or Mala Masa) — a lunar month during which the Sun does not pass into a new sign; it takes the name of the following month with the prefix “Adhika”, and the month after it is called “Nija” (true). In an Adhika month the annual festivals are not observed (they move to the Nija month; the exception is Ganga Dussehra, which in a year with Adhika Jyeshtha is celebrated in the intercalary month), weddings are not held, upanayana, housewarming and the laying of a house foundation are not performed, and no major undertakings are begun. Monthly observances — Ekadashis (Padmini and Parama), Pradosha, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri — are kept as usual, and the month itself is dedicated to Purushottama (Vishnu) and is especially good for japa, reading sacred texts, fasting and dana.
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: Dundubhi (No. 56)
Shaka Samvat 1950 · Vikram Samvat 2085 · Kali Yuga 5129
Next year — Saumya, from the new moon before Ugadi (the start of Chaitra) 14.04.2029
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: 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: 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
Auspicious: festivals, joyful occasions, rest and recreation.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
Deity: 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: 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.
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): planting trees, sowing grain crops
plants of the day: laurel, spices, for example hot peppers
nakshatra Swati
Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result.
according to the Indian tradition: Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result (planting or sowing is not allowed).
Krishna-tritya
any undertakings
Planting and sowing are not allowed, but everyday routine tasks may be carried out.
for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
An intercalary lunar month (Purushottama Masa): annual festivals move to the following Nija month (except Ganga Dussehra: in a year with Adhika Jyeshtha it is observed in the intercalary month); not a time for new undertakings — weddings, housewarmings, new vows. Good for japa, scripture reading and charity.
The Sun in Dhanu or Mina: a month without weddings, housewarmings and other samskaras. Good for prayer, charity and pilgrimage.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
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.
“Poisonous” tithi of the weekday: Sun — 4, Mon — 6, Tue — 7, Wed — 2, Thu — 8, Fri — 9, Sat — 7. Unfavourable for new undertakings, medical treatment and transactions.
The time of Vishti Karana — halves of the 4th, 8th, 11th and 15th tithis of the bright half and of the 3rd, 7th, 10th and 14th of the dark half of the month. Auspicious activities are not begun during Bhadra; its strength depends on where it resides: on earth it is most harmful, while in heaven or in the netherworld the harm is mitigated (according to a verse of the Muhurta Chintamani, there it even portends good fortune and gain).
“Mouth” of Bhadra — the most dangerous 5 ghatis (2 hours) of Bhadra; nothing important is done at this time.
“Tail” of Bhadra — the last 3 ghatis (1 h 12 min) of one of its praharas; considered an acceptable time if Bhadra cannot be avoided (for example, for Holika Dahan).
The penultimate, 14th muhurta of the night: it begins about an hour and a half before sunrise and lasts about 48 minutes. The best time for meditation, prayer, japa and study.
The 8th of the 15 daytime muhurtas, around true noon (about 48 minutes). The “invincible” time, suitable for almost any new undertaking — except on Wednesdays.
The 11th daytime muhurta, the “time of victory”: good for journeys, contests and decisive action; the main time of Vijayadashami.
“Dust from the hooves” — about 24 minutes right after sunset, when the cows return from pasture. An auspicious time for weddings and evening rites.
The first fifth of the night after sunset (three night muhurtas, about 2.5 hours). The time for worshipping Shiva, lighting the Diwali diyas and performing Holika Dahan.
Midnight — the 8th muhurta of the night. The decisive time for Maha Shivaratri, Krishna Janmashtami and Kali Puja.
“Time of nectar” — about an hour and a half within each nakshatra, favourable for any new undertaking and mitigating inauspicious factors.
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Rahu (a different segment for each weekday). No new work, journeys or deals are started; whatever was begun earlier may be continued.
How it is calculated: following the South Indian tradition (Tamil Nadu, Kerala), as Drik Panchang does — the daytime from sunrise to sunset (upper limb of the disc, with refraction) is divided into 8 parts, and Rahu Kalam is part 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.
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 — unfavourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Nakshatras for a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: auspicious — Ashwini, Mrigashirsha, Punarvasu, Pushya, Hasta, Chitra, Shravana, Dhanishtha and Revati; fairly good — Rohini, Uttara Phalguni, Swati, Uttara Ashadha, Shatabhisha and Uttara Bhadrapada; the rest are avoided.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable 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.
The Moon in a fixed, soft, light or movable nakshatra — favourable for activities of its type.
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.
An intercalary lunar month: not for weddings, housewarmings or major new undertakings; good for spiritual practice.
The Sun in Dhanu or Mina: a month without weddings, housewarmings and initiations (a North Indian tradition).
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.
“Empty” tithi (the 4th, 9th or 14th): whatever is begun bears no fruit; suitable for removal, demolition and overcoming obstacles.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) is in force during the daytime, but not on earth (the Moon is not in Karka, Simha, Kumbha or Mina): the harm is mitigated, yet this time is still usually avoided for weddings, travel and important undertakings.
Group: 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: 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)
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: 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 Vishakha
Planting and sowing are not allowed, but everyday routine tasks may be carried out.
Krishna-chaturti
for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
No pruning; planting flowers, soaking and the like are allowed.
any undertakings
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
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.
“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-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 — unfavourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable 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.
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday or Friday — the days of the gentle (saumya) planets: the Moon, Mercury, Jupiter and Venus.
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: 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)
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.
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: 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 Anuradha
No pruning; planting flowers, soaking and the like are allowed.
Krishna-panchami
any undertakings
For pruning and uprooting; plowing and watering are allowed, but nothing else.
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.
“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.
“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 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 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
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
The Moon in an ugra or tikshna nakshatra: a time for harsh deeds, not for auspicious undertakings.
Tuesday or Saturday — the days of the harsh (krura) planets Mars and Saturn.
The nitya yoga of “calamity” is in force for most of the day: worldly undertakings are postponed, but the day is good for holy baths, dana, japa and ancestor rites.
Group: Nanda. Deity: Kartikeya.
Kartikeya presides over the sixth day of the waning moon, favoring coronations (taking office), establishing new friendships, carrying out festivals and performances.
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)
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.
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.
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 Jyestha
For pruning and uprooting; plowing and watering are allowed, but nothing else.
Krishna-shashti
plowing the ground
soaking seeds is allowed, digging the ground
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
The Moon’s nakshatra is the 4th, 6th, 9th, 10th, 13th or 20th from the Sun’s nakshatra. As the Sun dispels darkness, so this yoga cancels many bad combinations of the day and supports new undertakings.
An auspicious combination of weekday and tithi group: Fri — Nanda (1, 6, 11), Wed — Bhadra (2, 7, 12), Tue — Jaya (3, 8, 13), Sat — Rikta (4, 9, 14), Thu — Purna (5, 10, 15). Brings success; if the same pair also forms an inauspicious yoga, Siddha prevails.
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.
The Moon in Ashwini, Ashlesha, Magha, Jyeshtha, Mula or Revati — the nakshatras at the junctions of signs. For those born in them, tradition prescribes a pacifying rite; new undertakings call for caution.
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Rahu (a different segment for each weekday). No new work, journeys or deals are started; whatever was begun earlier may be continued.
How it is calculated: following the South Indian tradition (Tamil Nadu, Kerala), as Drik Panchang does — the daytime from sunrise to sunset (upper limb of the disc, with refraction) is divided into 8 parts, and Rahu Kalam is part 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.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
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: 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)
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.
Deity: Indra
Auspicious: good for any benevolent and lasting work, building up health and strength, undertakings meant to grow.
A karana is half a tithi; there are 60 of them in a lunar month.
Lord: Jupiter
The time of Jupiter's action is considered the most favorable for all worldly and spiritual affairs not related to coercion or anger. You can begin spiritual practices, good deeds, study of philosophy, Doctrine, various sciences.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): sowing, planting flowers and trees
plants of the day: plants with large sweet fruits, or with fleshy (voluminous) stems and leaves
nakshatra Mula
For pruning and uprooting; plowing and watering are allowed, but nothing else.
Krishna-saptami
soaking seeds is allowed, digging the ground
For pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else.
tillage and sowing are forbidden
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
“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.
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Rahu (a different segment for each weekday). No new work, journeys or deals are started; whatever was begun earlier may be continued.
How it is calculated: following the South Indian tradition (Tamil Nadu, Kerala), as Drik Panchang does — the daytime from sunrise to sunset (upper limb of the disc, with refraction) is divided into 8 parts, and Rahu Kalam is part 6 (Mon 2, Sat 3, Fri 4, Wed 5, Thu 6, Tue 7, Sun 8).
Another tradition — Kala Vela: the eighth parts of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order starting from the lord of the day, while the eighth part, the last before sunset, is “empty”, without a lord; in this tradition it is given to Rahu — today {y} (on Sundays it coincides with the calculation above).
Yet another tradition — printed panchangas: a nominal day of 6:00–18:00, so Rahu Kalam always falls at the same clock time — today 13:30–15:00; if the nominal 6:00–18:00 day is counted in local mean time — 13:59–15:29 by the clock. Far from India this is a rough approximation.
Using the rising and setting of the centre of the disc without refraction (old Siddhantic panchangas): {x}.
At night Rahu Kalam is usually not reckoned (the translator of the Kalaprakashika, 1917: “it occurs only in the daytime”); a few divide the night into 8 parts as well, but there is no generally accepted order of the night parts. In North India, Choghadiya is more often consulted to choose the hour.
One-eighth of the daytime associated with Yama: unfavourable for new undertakings and journeys.
How it is calculated: the eighths of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day; Yamaganda (Yamaghantaka) is Jupiter’s portion, today part 1. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 06:00–07:30.
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Gulika (the son of Saturn). Whatever is begun at this time tends to repeat, so funerals are not held and loans are not taken during Gulika; important new undertakings are usually avoided.
How it is calculated: Saturn’s portion among the eighths of the daytime (planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day), today part 3. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 09:00–10:30. According to a note by the translator of the Kalaprakashika, Gulika is not considered inauspicious: it is even good for reaping, gathering grain, trade, medical treatment, repaying debts and a number of other activities; the view that whatever is begun during Gulika will repeat itself is a popular (mainly Tamil) belief.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
0 — does not affect the haircut rating
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: 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)
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.
Deity: Mitra
Auspicious: friendship, love, matchmaking and alliances, reconciliation, jewellery.
A karana is half a tithi; there are 60 of them in a lunar month.
Lord: Venus
All manifestations of beauty and harmony find their support and development on this day, therefore, most worldly and spiritual affairs that do not rely on brute force are good to begin or implement at this time. The day is especially good for marriage, hiring workers, building relationships, creativity, music, singing, dancing, poetry and holding holidays or performances, it is best to schedule a romantic date at this time - it will add additional shine to decorations and a special aroma to flowers, and tact to the owners of all this.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): planting flowers and trees; digging the ground is not very favorable; do not prune and the like
plants of the day: flowers, ornamental plants
nakshatra Purva-Ashadha
For pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else.
Krishna-ashtami
tillage and sowing are forbidden
Planting and sowing are allowed.
for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
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 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
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: 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
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.
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.
Lord: Saturn
This is the only day of the week when, according to astrological indications, you can safely postpone most important household and spiritual affairs, which is reflected in a variety of cultures around the world. However, on this day you can carry out monotonous monotonous work, or relax.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): working in the field, planting flowers and trees, sowing, making a pond and a well; do not plow
plants of the day: slow-growing, long-lived, dense, heavy, sturdy plants
nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha
Planting and sowing are allowed.
Krishna-navami
for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result.
according to the Indian tradition: Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result (planting or sowing is not allowed).
any undertakings
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
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 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 — favourable for a haircut
0 — does not affect the haircut rating
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: 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)
Auspicious (in some traditions — especially auspicious): study, practice, mastering new things — anything achieved through effort.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
Deity: 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): planting trees, sowing grain crops
plants of the day: laurel, spices, for example hot peppers
nakshatra Shravana
Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result.
according to the Indian tradition: Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result (planting or sowing is not allowed).
Krishna-dashami
any undertakings
Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result.
according to the Indian tradition: Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result (planting or sowing is not allowed).
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.
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 Sunday: the “illness” Panchaka — people guard their health and do not start medical treatment or journeys.
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
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: 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): field work, planting rice, grain, trees or flowers
plants of the day: watery vegetables such as cucumbers and zucchini, water-loving plants such as rice
nakshatra Dhanishtha
Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result.
according to the Indian tradition: Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result (planting or sowing is not allowed).
Krishna-ekadashi
plowing, pruning and weeding
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).
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.
An additional auspicious combination of weekday and nakshatra, not given in all panchangas: Sun — Mula, Mon — Dhanishtha, Tue — Uttara Bhadrapada, Wed — Krittika, Thu — Punarvasu, Fri — Purva Phalguni, Sat — Swati.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
+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.
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: 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): unfavorable for planting seeds, flowers and trees or for working in the field (favorable for fighting pests or pruning something)
plants of the day: onions, garlic and thorny plants, plants that actively defend themselves
nakshatra Shatabhisha
Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result.
according to the Indian tradition: Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result (planting or sowing is not allowed).
Krishna-dvadashi
neutral
For pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else.
no pruning or felling
A coincidence of the weekday (Sun, Tue or Sat), a Bhadra tithi (2, 7 or 12) and a “tripada” nakshatra (Krittika, Punarvasu, Uttara Phalguni, Vishakha, Uttara Ashadha, Purva Bhadrapada). The result of whatever is begun repeats three times: good for purchases and investments, bad for losses, loans, surgery and funerals.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Group: Jaya. Deity: God of Love.
The thirteenth day of the waning moon is ruled by the God of love, which is favorable for establishing friendly relations, sensual pleasures, as well as celebrations.
Meaning: 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): 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-Bhadra
For pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else.
Krishna-trayodashi
no pruning or felling
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.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
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): sowing, planting flowers and trees
plants of the day: plants with large sweet fruits, or with fleshy (voluminous) stems and leaves
nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra
Planting and sowing are allowed.
Krishna-chaturdashi
for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Vishti Karana with the Moon in Karka, Simha, Kumbha or Mina: Bhadra resides on earth (bhu-loka) and is especially harmful.
14th tithi of the waning Moon, the eve of the new moon: unfavourable for new undertakings; a day of Shiva (Masik Shivaratri).
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): 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 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
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.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut
New moon: a day of the ancestors (shraddha, tarpana) and of spiritual practice, unfavourable for worldly undertakings.
The nitya yoga of “discord” is in force for most of the day: worldly undertakings are postponed, and the day suits fasting, prayer and spiritual practice.
Patron: Vishnu; Aditya — Dhatar. Full moon in nakshatra Chitra. Ritu: Vasanta.
Nija Masa (“true month”) — the ordinary month of the same name that comes immediately after the Adhika month. The annual festivals and rites of that month are observed precisely in it (the exception is Ganga Dussehra when Jyeshtha is Adhika: it is celebrated in the intercalary month).
Northern samvatsara: Dundubhi (No. 56)
Shaka Samvat 1951 · Vikram Samvat 2086 · Kali Yuga 5130
Next year — Sadharana, from the new moon before Ugadi (the start of Chaitra) 3.04.2030
In South India (Shaka Samvat, lunar reckoning) the years of the 60-year cycle follow one another without a break, and the name of the year changes at Ugadi — at the start of Chaitra, on the first tithi of the bright half.
Group: Nanda. Deity: 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
Inauspicious: portends obstacles. If a matter cannot be postponed, the first 3 ghatis of the yoga (about 1 h 12 min) are skipped.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
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): 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 Ashwini
Soaking seeds is allowed, but not planting or sowing.
Shukla-pratipat
digging, plowing, planting trees
The spring Navaratri of the month of Chaitra, from Ugadi to Rama Navami.
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
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).
The Sun moves into a new sign: a time for holy baths, dana and worship of the Sun, but not for new undertakings.
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: friendship, reconciliation, love, matchmaking — anything that requires people’s goodwill.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): planting trees, sowing grain crops
plants of the day: laurel, spices, for example hot peppers
nakshatra Bharani
For pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else.
Shukla-dvitya
planting and sowing are allowed (long-term result)
The spring Navaratri of the month of Chaitra, from Ugadi to Rama Navami.
“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.
−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.
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-tritya
any undertakings
Planting and sowing are not allowed, but everyday routine tasks may be carried out.
The spring Navaratri of the month of Chaitra, from Ugadi to Rama Navami.
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
A single tithi touches three consecutive days (a long tithi that prevails at two sunrises): unfavourable for weddings and important undertakings.
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
felling trees, for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
Planting and sowing are allowed.
The spring Navaratri of the month of Chaitra, from Ugadi to Rama Navami.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Group: Rikta. Deity: Yama.
The ruler of the fourth lunar day is Yama. Important matters should not be started. It is possible to conduct military maneuvers, remove obstacles and destroy something.
Meaning: 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
do not fell trees, any undertakings
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.
The spring Navaratri of the month of Chaitra, from Ugadi to Rama Navami.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Group: Purna. Deity: Soma.
The fifth lunar day is owned by Soma, who patronizes medicine, surgery and cleansing the body of poisons. You can begin other important things.
Meaning: 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)
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.
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
plowing the ground
For pruning and uprooting; plowing and watering are allowed, but nothing else.
The spring Navaratri of the month of Chaitra, from Ugadi to Rama Navami.
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
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: 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)
Auspicious: good and religious deeds, starting work, helping people.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): 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
soaking seeds is allowed, farming
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).
The spring Navaratri of the month of Chaitra, from Ugadi to Rama Navami.
+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
tillage and sowing are forbidden
Soaking seeds is allowed, but not planting or sowing.
The spring Navaratri of the month of Chaitra, from Ugadi to Rama Navami.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
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
Inauspicious: disputes and pain; the first 5 ghatis (about 2 h) are skipped.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): 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, but not for anything else
For pruning and uprooting; plowing and watering are allowed, but nothing else.
The spring Navaratri of the month of Chaitra, from Ugadi to Rama Navami.
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
The Moon in Pushya, the best of the nakshatras for new undertakings (except weddings).
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
Inauspicious: difficulties and obstacles; the first 6 ghatis (about 2 h 24 min) are skipped.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): 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
any undertakings
For pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else.
“Fire-breathing” yoga: the 1st tithi with Mula, the 5th with Bharani, the 8th with Krittika, the 9th with Rohini, the 10th with Ashlesha. Especially harmful for weddings, housewarmings, sowing and beginning studies.
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Group: Purna. Deity: Dharma.
The tenth lunar day is patronized by Dharma, which favors virtuous deeds, religious events, spiritual practices, as well as other pious activities. You can start any important work.
Meaning: 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
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.
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
pruning and weeding
For pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else.
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
“Omitted” tithi, lying entirely between two sunrises and touching neither of them (avama day): unfavourable for new undertakings.
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: 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
Auspicious: everything lasting — foundations, building, planting, long-term commitments.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): 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-dvadashi
neutral
Planting and sowing are allowed.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
0 — does not affect the haircut rating
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.
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: 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
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-triodashi
no pruning or felling
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 — favourable for a haircut
Group: Rikta. Deity: Kali.
Kali rules the fourteenth lunar day and promotes destruction, appeal to elementals (forces of nature, elements) and spirits.
Meaning: Brilliant, clear
Symbol: Pearl or brilliant jewel
Deity: Tvashtri (Heavenly Architect) or Vishwakarma (Vastu God)
Type: soft (mridu, maitra) — For arts and music, friendship and love, new clothes and jewellery, weddings and festivals.
Vimshottari lord: Mars
Shakti: accumulate brilliant qualities (receive well-deserved respect)
what to do (Tibetan tradition): planting flowers and trees; digging the ground is not very favorable; do not prune and the like
plants of the day: flowers, ornamental plants
nakshatra Chitra
No pruning; planting flowers, soaking and the like are allowed.
Shukla-chaturdashi
not good for sowing seeds, for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
sowing seeds, any undertakings
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Group: Purna. Deity: Vishvedevas.
Vishvedevas rule the full moon and protect the peace of mind and the performance of austerities.
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 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).
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.
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
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.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): planting trees, sowing grain crops
plants of the day: laurel, spices, for example hot peppers
nakshatra Vishakha
Planting and sowing are not allowed, but everyday routine tasks may be carried out.
Krishna-pratipat
digging, plowing, planting trees
planting and sowing are allowed (long-term result)
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Group: Bhadra. Deity: Vidhatr.
Patronizes the second day of the waning Moon - Vidhatr. This period is suitable for all matters designed for development and long-term preservation, for example, for laying the foundations of buildings.
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 Anuradha
No pruning; planting flowers, soaking and the like are allowed.
Krishna-dvitya
planting and sowing are allowed (long-term result)
any undertakings