Panchanga Calendar

April 2163

SamvatsaraDundubhi (56) → Rudhirodgari (57) from 4.04MonthPhalguna → Chaitra from 4.04RituShishira → Vasanta from 4.04AyanaUttarayanaPlace55°45′ N 37°35′ E, UTC+3 changeAyanamsaLahiri

April 2163 falls, in the lunar calendar (amanta), within the months Phalguna (until 3.04), Chaitra (from 4.04). Periods: until 16.04 — Kharmas; 4–13.04 — Chaitra Navaratri (spring). Major festivals: 4.04 Ugadi, Gudi Padwa — Hindu New Year; 4.04 Chaitra Navaratri: Ghatasthapana; 13.04 Rama Navami; 16.04 Mesha Sankranti (Vaisakhi, Vishu); 18.04 Hanuman Jayanti. 3.04 — solar eclipse, partial (not visible here); 19.04 — lunar eclipse, total (visible until setting).

Mon

Tue

Wed

Thu

Fri

Sat

Sun

1Shat13until 15:01

2PBh14

3UBh30Amavasya

4Rev1Ugadi, New Year

5Ashw2Navaratri, day 2

6Bhar3Navaratri, day 3

7Krit4Navaratri, day 4

8Roh5Navaratri, day 5

9Roh5Navaratri, day 6

10Mrig6Navaratri, day 7

11Ard7Navaratri, day 8

12Pun8until 12:17

13Push9Rama Navami

14Ashl10after 16:43

15Mag11Kamada Ekadashi

16PPh12Mesha Sankranti

17UPh13until 09:25

18Has14Hanuman Jayanti

19Chit1Lunar eclipse

20Swa2after 07:43

21Anu3Sankashti

22Jye4

23Mul5

24PAsh6

25UAsh7Kalashtami

26Shra8

27Dhan9

28Shat11

29PBh11Varuthini Ekadashi

30UBh12Shani Pradosha

Day ratingBest daysFavourableOrdinaryAvoid new venturesUnfavourable

MarkersNavaratriafter / until HH:MM

Moon5Waxing Moon5Waning Moon15Purnima30Amavasya

Nakshatra typesfixedsoftlightmovablesharpfiercemixed

Icons this month (23)

ShivaratriSolar eclipse, partialday of Amavasya (ancestor rites)Ugadi, New YearChaitra NavaratriGoddess (Durga, Kali)Amrita Siddhi YogaGangaurVinayaka ChaturthiSkanda ShashtiDwipushkar YogaYamuna ChhathRama NavamiEkadashiSankrantiPradoshaMahavir JayantiHanuman Jayantiday of Purnima (full moon fast and puja)Lunar eclipse, totalmoment of the full moon (see the time in the “Sky this month” card)SankashtiKalashtami

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

14.04 Thu — Ravi Yoga, Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Anandadi: Amrita after 16:43
Magha (fierce): for destructive and dangerous tasks: demolition, work with fire and weapons, disputes.
17.04 Sun — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Anandadi: Mitra, Auspicious nakshatra until 09:25
Uttara-Phalguni (fixed): for what is firm and lasting: laying house foundations, housewarming, planting, weddings, taking office, long-term projects.
20.04 Wed — Yoga Siddhi, Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Anandadi: Prajapati after 07:43
Vishakha (mixed): for everyday and routine tasks, work with fire and metal.

Festivals

1.04 Fri Masik Shivaratri
3.04 Sun Phalguna Amavasya
4.04 Mon Ugadi, Gudi Padwa — Hindu New Year
4.04 Mon Chaitra Navaratri: Ghatasthapana
4.04 Mon Chandra Darshan
6.04 Wed Gangaur
7.04 Thu Vinayaka Chaturthi
9.04 Sat Skanda Shashti
10.04 Sun Yamuna Chhath (Yamuna Jayanti)
12.04 Tue Durga Ashtami of Chaitra Navaratri
13.04 Wed Rama Navami
15.04 Fri Kamada Ekadashi
16.04 Sat Mesha Sankranti (Vaisakhi, Vishu)
16.04 Sat Shani Pradosha
17.04 Sun Mahavir Jayanti
18.04 Mon Hanuman Jayanti
18.04 Mon Chaitra Purnima (Chitra Pournami)
21.04 Thu Sankashti Chaturthi (Vikata)
25.04 Mon Kalashtami
29.04 Fri Varuthini Ekadashi
30.04 Sat Shani Pradosha

Special muhurta yogas

3.04 Sun Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 05:56–17:36
5.04 Tue Amrita Siddhi Yoga 05:51–22:00
5.04 Tue Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 05:51–22:00
6.04 Wed Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 00:45–05:45 (07.04)
9.04 Sat Amrita Siddhi Yoga 05:40–06:49
9.04 Sat Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 05:40–06:49
10.04 Sun Dwipushkar Yoga 08:33–09:46
17.04 Sun Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day
17.04 Sun Amrita Siddhi Yoga 14:30–05:18 (18.04)
20.04 Wed Amrita Siddhi Yoga 05:07–05:10 (21.04)
20.04 Wed Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 05:07–05:10 (21.04)
21.04 Thu Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 05:10–02:36 (22.04)
24.04 Sun Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 20:55–05:01 (25.04)
24.04 Sun Tripushkar Yoga 20:55–05:01 (25.04)
25.04 Mon Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 19:59–04:59 (26.04)

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

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

2.04 Sat — Krishna Chaturdashi, Fierce or sharp nakshatra, Panchaka
3.04 Sun — Amavasya, Panchaka, Eclipse (not visible here)
5.04 Tue — Vaidhriti, Surya Dagdha tithi, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
6.04 Wed — Anandadi: Kana, Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi), Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi)
8.04 Fri — Yamaghanta, Tryahasparsha (unfavourable day)
11.04 Mon — Vishti (Bhadra), Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi), Fierce or sharp nakshatra
15.04 Fri — Bhadra on earth, Anandadi: Kana, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
16.04 Sat — Sankranti day, Fierce or sharp nakshatra, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
18.04 Mon — Eclipse, many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower), Kshaya tithi (unfavourable day)
19.04 Tue — Eclipse, Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi), Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn) (unfavourable day)
21.04 Thu — Vyatipata, Vishti (Bhadra), Rikta tithi
22.04 Fri — Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra), Rikta tithi, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
23.04 Sat — many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower), Krakacha Yoga, Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) (unfavourable day)
25.04 Mon — Anandadi: Mrityu, Ashtami, Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) (unfavourable day)
27.04 Wed — Kshaya tithi, Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra), Rikta tithi
30.04 Sat — Vaidhriti, Panchaka, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)

Sky this month

3.04 New moon (Amavasya) 19:26
3.04 Solar eclipse, partial, greatest eclipse 19:40, magnitude 0.470
not visible here (outside the eclipse zone)
16.04 Mesha Sankranti 09:42 — the Sun enters Mesha (Aries)
19.04 Full moon (Purnima) 03:50
19.04 Lunar eclipse, total, greatest eclipse 03:48, magnitude 1.533
visible until setting: 02:03–05:24, maximum eclipse here 03:48, magnitude 1.533

Periods

until 16.04 Kharmas
4–13.04 Chaitra Navaratri (spring)
31.03 02:16 – 4.04 19:35 Dosha-free Panchaka
27.04 07:42 – 2.05 02:10 Dosha-free Panchaka

Samvatsara and month

Dundubhi (No. 56, “kettledrums”) — A year of kettledrums: rich harvests, festivities and good repute. more

Rudhirodgari (No. 57, “spewing blood”) — A bloody year: wars, violence and wounds; a time for caution. more

Northern samvatsara: Ishvara. Shaka Samvat 2085, Vikram Samvat 2220, Kali Yuga 5264.

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

Chaitra (Madhu) — Beginning of the lunar year and of spring: Ugadi (Gudi Padwa), Chaitra Navaratri, Rama Navami, Hanuman Jayanti. A time of renewal and new vows. more

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

Times are standard time UTC+3 (from the site settings, without daylight saving time) · panchanga at sunrise (upper limb of the Sun’s disc, with refraction) · ayanamsa Lahiri · place 55°45′ N 37°35′ E · festival dates are calculated for this location by the rules of kala vyapti · times of Sankranti are accurate to within a few minutes · after 2100, times are approximate: the ΔT correction for such dates is unknown

Summary	Favourable day — Yoga Shubha, Anandadi: Saumya; auspicious time — until 15:01
Month	Phalguna (amanta) · Chaitra (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Dundubhi (No. 56) · Shaka 2084 · Vikram 2219 more
Period	Kharmas
Festivals	Masik Shivaratri

At sunrise 06:01

Tithi	13Krishna-trayodashi (Jaya, God of Love) · until 17:57 more
Nakshatra	Shatabhisha, pada 3 (movable, Varuna, Rahu) · until 15:01 more
Yoga	Shubha (“goodness, happiness”, auspicious) · until 17:07 more
Karana	Vanija (movable) · until 17:57 more
Vara	Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mina (Pisces), Moon: Kumbha (Aquarius)

Changes during the day

from 15:01	nakshatra Purva-Bhadra
from 17:07	yoga Shukla
from 17:57	tithi Krishna-chaturdashi
from 17:57	karana Vishti

Sun and Moon

Dawn	05:23
Sunrise	06:01
Noon	12:33
Sunset	19:06
End of twilight	19:44
Moonrise	05:00
Moonset	16:45
Day length	13 h 05 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 15:01	from 17:57

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, Shatabhisha (06:01–15:01) is good for sowing.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Bhadra (15:01–19:06) is good for root crops.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 17:57–19:06: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Krishna-chaturdashi 17:57–19:06: according to the Kalaprakashika, ploughing on Chaturdashi puts the owner’s life in danger.

more — lunar calendar for gardeners

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, 00:11–00:54 (02.04)
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Kharmas

Muhurta

Anandadi: Saumya 06:01–15:01 Anandadi: Dhwanksha 15:01–05:58 (02.04)

Bhadra on earth: 17:57–06:09 (02.04); Bhadra Mukha 17:57–20:00; Bhadra Puchha 04:59–06:12 (02.04)
Dosha-free Panchaka: 02:16 (31.03)–19:35 (04.04)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:33–05:17
Abhijit Muhurta	12:07–13:00
Vijaya Muhurta	14:45–15:37
Godhuli	19:06–19:28
Pradosha	19:06–21:17
Nishitha	00:11–00:54 (02.04)
Amrita Kalam	07:38–09:17

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	10:55–12:34
Yamaganda	15:50–17:28
Gulika Kalam	07:39–09:17
Dur Muhurta	08:38–09:30, 13:00–13:52
Varjyam	21:42–23:22

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 06:01–15:01, 17:27–17:57

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 06:01–15:01, 17:27–17:57
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 06:01–15:01, 17:27–17:57
Bathing, washing hair	good 06:01–06:28, 07:23–14:26

Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Shatabhisha until 15:01, Purva-Bhadra from 15:01; tithi Krishna-trayodashi until 17:57, Krishna-chaturdashi from 17:57; lagna Mina 06:01, Mesha 06:28, Vrishabha 07:23, Mithuna 08:57, Karka 11:27, Simha 14:26, Kanya 17:27

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Shatabhisha (until 15:01) — gaining strength; Purva-Bhadra (from 15:01) — facing death (dangers); Friday — universal respect.

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

Krishna-chaturdashi 17:57–19:06: a Rikta and Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Bhadra on earth 17:57–19:06: 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).
Friday: B. V. Raman advises against cutting nails (the rating above is the site’s summary, which uses the same weekdays for nails as for haircuts, so Friday counts as auspicious).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Favourable day · score S = +3

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

Auspicious time ends by 15:01

+2 Yoga Shubha 06:01–17:07+1 Anandadi: Saumya 06:01–15:01+1 Auspicious nakshatra 06:01–15:01+1 Auspicious weekday0 Kharmas0 Krishna Chaturdashi 17:57–05:58 (02.04)0 Bhadra on earth 17:57–05:58 (02.04)0 Anandadi: Dhwanksha 15:01–05:58 (02.04)0 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 15:01–05:58 (02.04)−1 Panchaka all day

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

Panchanga at sunrise 06:01

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Krishna Chaturdashi, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
Month	Phalguna (amanta) · Chaitra (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Dundubhi (No. 56) · Shaka 2084 · Vikram 2219 more
Period	Kharmas

At sunrise 05:58

Tithi	14Krishna-chaturdashi (Rikta, Kali) · until 18:27 more
Nakshatra	Purva-Bhadra, pada 3 (fierce, Aja Ekapad - sunbeam or lightning strike, Jupiter) · until 16:05 more
Yoga	Shukla (“bright, pure”, auspicious) · until 16:24 more
Karana	Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 06:09 more
Vara	Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mina (Pisces), Moon: Kumbha (Aquarius)

Changes during the day

from 06:09	karana Shakuni
from 16:05	nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra
from 16:24	yoga Brahma
from 18:27	tithi Amavasya
from 18:27	karana Chatushpada

Sun and Moon

Dawn	05:21
Sunrise	05:58
Noon	12:33
Sunset	19:08
End of twilight	19:46
Moonrise	05:20
Moonset	17:57
Day length	13 h 10 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 16:05	from 18:27

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, Purva-Bhadra (05:58–16:05) is good for root crops.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Bhadra (16:05–19:08) is good for sowing.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 05:58–06:09: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Shakuni 06:09–18:27: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it (it is suitable for sowing).
Chatushpada 18:27–19:08: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Krishna-chaturdashi 05:58–18:27: according to the Kalaprakashika, ploughing on Chaturdashi puts the owner’s life in danger.

more — lunar calendar for gardeners

Festivals and periods

Kharmas

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:58–18:27

Anandadi: Kaladanda 05:58–16:05 Anandadi: Dhumra 16:05–05:56 (03.04)

Bhadra on earth: 17:57 (01.04)–06:09; Bhadra Mukha 17:57–20:00 (01.04); Bhadra Puchha 04:59–06:12
Dosha-free Panchaka: 02:16 (31.03)–19:35 (04.04)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:31–05:15
Abhijit Muhurta	12:07–13:00
Vijaya Muhurta	14:45–15:38
Godhuli	19:08–19:30
Pradosha	19:08–21:18
Nishitha	00:11–00:54 (03.04)
Amrita Kalam	07:44–09:24

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	09:16–10:55
Yamaganda	14:12–15:51
Gulika Kalam	05:58–07:37
Dur Muhurta	05:58–06:51, 06:51–07:44
Varjyam	02:18–04:00 (03.04)

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 17:23–19:08

Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Purva-Bhadra until 16:05, Uttara-Bhadra from 16:05; tithi Krishna-chaturdashi until 18:27, Amavasya from 18:27; lagna Mina 05:58, Mesha 06:24, Vrishabha 07:19, Mithuna 08:53, Karka 11:23, Simha 14:22, Kanya 17:23

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Purva-Bhadra (until 16:05) — facing death (dangers); Uttara-Bhadra (from 16:05) — a good life; Saturday — decline of physical strength.

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

Krishna-chaturdashi 05:58–18:27: a Rikta and Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Amavasya 18:27–19:08: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Bhadra on earth 05:58–06:09: 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 = −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: Krishna Chaturdashi

+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:58–18:27+1 Yoga Shukla 05:58–16:240 Auspicious nakshatra 16:05–05:56 (03.04)0 Kharmas0 Bhadra on earth 05:58–06:09−1 Anandadi: Kaladanda 05:58–16:05−1 Eclipse nearby−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Panchaka all day−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 05:58–16:05−3 Krishna Chaturdashi 05:58–18:27

Panchanga at sunrise 05:58

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Amavasya, Panchaka
Month	Phalguna (amanta) · Chaitra (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Dundubhi (No. 56) · Shaka 2084 · Vikram 2219 more
Period	Kharmas
Festivals	Phalguna Amavasya · Solar eclipse, partial (not visible here)

At sunrise 05:56

Tithi	30Amavasya (Purna, Pitris (ancestors)) · until 19:26 more
Nakshatra	Uttara-Bhadra, pada 3 (fixed, Ahirbudhyana (Serpent of the Deep - Milky Way under the horizon), Saturn) · until 17:36 more
Yoga	Brahma (“Brahma, sacred knowledge”, auspicious) · until 16:03 more
Karana	Chatushpada (fixed, inauspicious) · until 06:53 more
Vara	Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mina (Pisces), Moon: Mina (Pisces)

Changes during the day

from 06:53	karana Naga
from 16:03	yoga Indra
from 17:36	nakshatra Revati
from 19:26	tithi Shukla-pratipat
from 19:26	karana Kimstughna

Sun and Moon

Dawn	05:18
Sunrise	05:56
Noon	12:32
Sunset	19:10
End of twilight	19:49
Moonrise	05:41
Moonset	19:08
Day length	13 h 14 min

Sky

New moon (Amavasya)	19:26
Solar eclipse, partial	greatest eclipse 19:40, magnitude 0.470
Visibility	not visible here (outside the eclipse zone)

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 17:36

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Bhadra (05:56–17:36) is good for sowing.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Revati (17:36–19:10) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Chatushpada 05:56–06:53: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Naga 06:53–19:10: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

more — lunar calendar for gardeners

Festivals and periods

Phalguna Amavasya · Pitris (ancestors)

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

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 18:27 (02.04)–19:26
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Kharmas

Muhurta

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 05:56–17:36

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 19:26–05:53 (04.04)

Anandadi: Sthira 05:56–17:36 Anandadi: Vardhamana 17:36–05:53 (04.04)

Dosha-free Panchaka: 02:16 (31.03)–19:35 (04.04)
Gandanta (tithi): 19:01–19:51

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:29–05:13
Abhijit Muhurta	12:07–13:00
Vijaya Muhurta	14:46–15:39
Godhuli	19:10–19:32
Pradosha	19:10–21:19
Nishitha	00:10–00:53 (04.04)
Amrita Kalam	12:30–14:12

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	17:31–19:10
Yamaganda	12:33–14:12
Gulika Kalam	15:52–17:31
Dur Muhurta	17:25–18:18
Varjyam	none on this day

Haircut and shaving

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

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

Cutting hair, shaving	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Bathing, washing hair	average 05:56–06:20, 07:16–14:18, 17:19–19:10

Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra until 17:36, Revati from 17:36; tithi Amavasya; lagna Mina 05:56, Mesha 06:20, Vrishabha 07:16, Mithuna 08:49, Karka 11:19, Simha 14:18, Kanya 17:19

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Uttara-Bhadra (until 17:36) — a good life; Revati (from 17:36) — increase in property; Sunday — physical well-being.

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

Amavasya 05:56–19:10: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = +2

Avoid starting important matters: Amavasya

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 05:56–17:36+2 Yoga Brahma 05:56–16:03+1 Anandadi: Sthira 05:56–17:36+1 Auspicious nakshatra 05:56–17:360 Kharmas−1 Eclipse (not visible here)−1 Panchaka all day−3 Amavasya 05:56–19:26

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

Panchanga at sunrise 05:56

Summary	Favourable day — Swayam Siddha Muhurta, Yoga Indra
Month	Chaitra (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Rudhirodgari (No. 57) · Shaka 2085 · Vikram 2220 more
Period	Chaitra Navaratri (spring), day 1 · Kharmas
Festivals	Ugadi, Gudi Padwa — Hindu New Year · Chaitra Navaratri: Ghatasthapana · Chandra Darshan

At sunrise 05:53

Tithi	1Shukla-pratipat (Nanda, Brahma) · until 20:53 more
Nakshatra	Revati, pada 2 (soft, Pushan (Prosperous), Mercury) · until 19:35 more Gandamula
Yoga	Indra (“Indra, lord”, auspicious) · until 16:04 more
Karana	Kimstughna (fixed) · until 08:06 more
Vara	Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mina (Pisces), Moon: Mina (Pisces)

Changes during the day

from 08:06	karana Bava
from 16:04	yoga Vaidhriti
from 19:35	nakshatra Ashwini
from 20:53	tithi Shukla-dvitya
from 20:53	karana Balava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	05:15
Sunrise	05:53
Noon	12:32
Sunset	19:13
End of twilight	19:51
Moonrise	06:02
Moonset	20:17
Day length	13 h 19 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Revati (05:53–19:13) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Kimstughna 05:53–08:06: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

more — lunar calendar for gardeners

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 19:26 (03.04)–20:53
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Chaitra Navaratri: Ghatasthapana · Durga

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

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 19:26 (03.04)–20:53
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Ghatasthapana: 05:53–10:20
Abhijit Muhurta (fallback time): 12:06–12:59

Navaratri, day 1: Shailaputri · Durga

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

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, 19:13–20:17
Crescent Moon above the horizon after sunset: 19:13–20:17

Chaitra Navaratri (spring), day 1
Kharmas

Muhurta

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 20:53–05:51 (05.04)

Anandadi: Matanga 05:53–19:35 Anandadi: Rakshasa 19:35–05:51 (05.04)

Dosha-free Panchaka: 02:16 (31.03)–19:35
Gandanta (nakshatra): 13:03–02:09 (05.04)
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Revati

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:27–05:10
Abhijit Muhurta	12:06–12:59
Vijaya Muhurta	14:46–15:39
Godhuli	19:13–19:34
Pradosha	19:13–21:20
Nishitha	00:10–00:53 (05.04)
Amrita Kalam	16:59–18:43

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	07:33–09:13
Yamaganda	10:53–12:33
Gulika Kalam	14:13–15:53
Dur Muhurta	12:59–13:53, 15:39–16:33
Varjyam	06:36–08:20

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 05:53–16:04

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 05:53–16:04
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 05:53–16:04
Bathing, washing hair	average throughout the daytime

Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Revati; tithi Shukla-pratipat; lagna Mina 05:53, Mesha 06:16, Vrishabha 07:12, Mithuna 08:45, Karka 11:15, Simha 14:14, Kanya 17:15

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Revati — increase in property; Monday — clear, bright complexion.

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

Vaidhriti 16:04–19:13: auspicious undertakings, including haircuts, are avoided during this yoga (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Favourable day · score S = +2

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

+2 Yoga Indra 05:53–16:04+1 Anandadi: Matanga 05:53–19:35+1 Auspicious nakshatra 05:53–19:35+1 Auspicious weekday0 Kharmas0 Swayam Siddha Muhurta−1 Vaidhriti 16:04–05:51 (05.04)−1 Eclipse nearby−1 Panchaka 05:53–19:35

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

Panchanga at sunrise 05:53

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Vaidhriti, Surya Dagdha tithi
Month	Chaitra (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Rudhirodgari (No. 57) · Shaka 2085 · Vikram 2220 more
Period	Chaitra Navaratri (spring), day 2 · Kharmas

At sunrise 05:51

Tithi	2Shukla-dvitya (Bhadra, Vidhatr) · until 22:46 more
Nakshatra	Ashwini, pada 2 (light, Ashwini Kumara, Ketu) · until 22:00 more Gandamula
Yoga	Vaidhriti (“without support, discord”, inauspicious) · until 16:26 more
Karana	Balava (movable) · until 09:46 more
Vara	Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mina (Pisces), Moon: Mesha (Aries)

Changes during the day

from 09:46	karana Kaulava
from 16:26	yoga Vishkambha
from 22:00	nakshatra Bharani
from 22:46	tithi Shukla-tritya
from 22:46	karana Taitila

Sun and Moon

Dawn	05:12
Sunrise	05:51
Noon	12:32
Sunset	19:15
End of twilight	19:53
Moonrise	06:25
Moonset	21:24
Day length	13 h 23 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

more — lunar calendar for gardeners

Festivals and periods

Navaratri, day 2: Brahmacharini · Durga

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

Chaitra Navaratri (spring), day 2
Kharmas

Muhurta

Amrita Siddhi Yoga 05:51–22:00 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 05:51–22:00 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 22:46–05:48 (06.04)

Anandadi: Amrita 05:51–22:00 Anandadi: Musala 22:00–05:48 (06.04)

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

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:25–05:08
Abhijit Muhurta	12:06–12:59
Vijaya Muhurta	14:47–15:40
Godhuli	19:15–19:36
Pradosha	19:15–21:21
Nishitha	00:10–00:52 (06.04)
Amrita Kalam	14:04–15:50

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	15:54–17:34
Yamaganda	09:12–10:52
Gulika Kalam	12:33–14:13
Dur Muhurta	08:31–09:25, 23:28–00:10 (06.04)
Varjyam	17:36–19:21

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 16:26–19:15

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 16:26–19:15
Cutting fingernails	average 16:26–19:15
Cutting toenails	average 17:11–19:15
Bathing, washing hair	average throughout the daytime

Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Ashwini; tithi Shukla-dvitya; lagna Mina 05:51, Mesha 06:13, Vrishabha 07:08, Mithuna 08:41, Karka 11:11, Simha 14:10, Kanya 17:11

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Ashwini — joy; Tuesday — harm to longevity.

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

Vaidhriti 05:51–16:26: auspicious undertakings, including haircuts, are avoided during this yoga (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = +2

Avoid starting important matters: Vaidhriti

+4 Amrita Siddhi Yoga 05:51–22:00+1 Anandadi: Amrita 05:51–22:00+1 Auspicious nakshatra 05:51–22:00+1 Auspicious tithi 05:51–22:460 Kharmas−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Surya Dagdha tithi 05:51–22:46−3 Vaidhriti 05:51–16:26

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

Panchanga at sunrise 05:51

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Anandadi: Kana, Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi)
Month	Chaitra (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Rudhirodgari (No. 57) · Shaka 2085 · Vikram 2220 more
Period	Chaitra Navaratri (spring), day 3 · Kharmas
Festivals	Gangaur

At sunrise 05:48

Tithi	3Shukla-tritya (Jaya, Vishnu) · until 01:01 (07.04) more
Nakshatra	Bharani, pada 2 (fierce, Yama (Dharma-raja), Venus) · until 00:45 (07.04) more
Yoga	Vishkambha (“prop, bolt”, inauspicious) · until 17:05 more
Karana	Taitila (movable) · until 11:51 more
Vara	Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mina (Pisces), Moon: Mesha (Aries)

Changes during the day

from 11:51	karana Gara
from 17:05	yoga Priti
from 00:45 (07.04)	nakshatra Krittika
from 01:01 (07.04)	tithi Shukla-chaturti
from 01:01 (07.04)	karana Vanija

Sun and Moon

Dawn	05:10
Sunrise	05:48
Noon	12:32
Sunset	19:17
End of twilight	19:55
Moonrise	06:51
Moonset	22:28
Day length	13 h 28 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Bharani (05:48–19:17) is good for root crops.

more — lunar calendar for gardeners

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 22:46 (05.04)–01:01 (07.04)
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Chaitra Navaratri (spring), day 3
Kharmas

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 00:45–05:45 (07.04) Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 00:45–05:45 (07.04) Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 00:45–05:45 (07.04)

Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:48–01:01 (07.04) Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:48–01:01 (07.04)

Anandadi: Siddhi 00:45–05:45 (07.04) Anandadi: Kana 05:48–00:45 (07.04)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:24–05:06
Abhijit Muhurta	none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday
Vijaya Muhurta	14:47–15:41
Godhuli	19:17–19:38
Pradosha	19:17–21:22
Nishitha	00:10–00:52 (07.04)
Amrita Kalam	19:24–21:11

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	12:32–14:13
Yamaganda	07:29–09:10
Gulika Kalam	10:51–12:32
Dur Muhurta	12:05–12:59
Varjyam	08:42–10:29

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average throughout the daytime

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

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

Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Bharani; tithi Shukla-tritya; lagna Mina 05:48, Mesha 06:09, Vrishabha 07:04, Mithuna 08:37, Karka 11:07, Simha 14:06, Kanya 17:07

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Bharani — facing death (dangers); Wednesday — favour of the authorities.

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −6

+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 05:48–01:01 (07.04)0 Yoga Priti 17:05–05:45 (07.04)0 Kharmas−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 05:48–00:45 (07.04)−2 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:48–01:01 (07.04)−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:48–01:01 (07.04)−3 Anandadi: Kana 05:48–00:45 (07.04)

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

Panchanga at sunrise 05:48

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Ravi Yoga, Yoga Priti; cons: Rikta tithi, Anandadi: Lumbaka
Month	Chaitra (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Rudhirodgari (No. 57) · Shaka 2085 · Vikram 2220 more
Period	Chaitra Navaratri (spring), day 4 · Kharmas
Festivals	Vinayaka Chaturthi

At sunrise 05:45

Tithi	4Shukla-chaturti (Rikta, Yama) · until 03:31 (08.04) more
Nakshatra	Krittika, pada 1 (mixed, Agni, Sun) · until 03:45 (08.04) more
Yoga	Priti (“love, affection”, auspicious) · until 17:57 more
Karana	Vanija (movable) · until 14:15 more
Vara	Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mina (Pisces), Moon: Mesha (Aries)

Changes during the day

from 14:15	karana Vishti
from 17:57	yoga Ayushman
from 03:31 (08.04)	tithi Shukla-panchami
from 03:31 (08.04)	karana Bava
from 03:45 (08.04)	nakshatra Rohini

Sun and Moon

Dawn	05:07
Sunrise	05:45
Noon	12:31
Sunset	19:19
End of twilight	19:57
Moonrise	07:22
Moonset	23:28
Day length	13 h 33 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Krittika (05:45–19:19) is good for root crops.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 14:15–19:19: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

Navaratri, day 4: Kushmanda · Durga

Navaratri day. Kushmanda — she who created the universe with her smile; grants health and strength.

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), 11:11–13:53
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Chaitra Navaratri (spring), day 4
Kharmas

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 05:45–03:45 (08.04) Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:31–05:43 (08.04)

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:45–03:31 (08.04) Yamaghanta 05:45–03:45 (08.04)

Anandadi: Lumbaka 05:45–03:45 (08.04) Anandadi: Utpata 03:45–05:43 (08.04)

Bhadra in heaven: 14:15–03:31 (08.04); Bhadra Mukha 14:16–16:29; Bhadra Puchha 02:11–03:31 (08.04)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:22–05:03
Abhijit Muhurta	12:05–12:59
Vijaya Muhurta	14:48–15:42
Godhuli	19:19–19:39
Pradosha	19:19–21:23
Nishitha	00:10–00:52 (08.04)
Amrita Kalam	01:03–02:51 (08.04)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	14:14–15:55
Yamaganda	05:45–07:27
Gulika Kalam	09:09–10:50
Dur Muhurta	10:16–11:11, 15:42–16:36
Varjyam	14:15–16:03

Haircut and shaving

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

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

Cutting hair, shaving	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Bathing, washing hair	average 05:45–06:05, 07:00–14:03, 17:03–19:19

Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Krittika; tithi Shukla-chaturti; lagna Mina 05:45, Mesha 06:05, Vrishabha 07:00, Mithuna 08:34, Karka 11:03, Simha 14:03, Kanya 17:03

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Krittika — consumption (a wasting disease); Thursday — success.

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

Shukla-chaturti 05:45–19:19: 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 Krittika nakshatra 6 times a year puts their life in danger — frequent haircuts in this nakshatra are best avoided.

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = 0

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

+2 Ravi Yoga 05:45–03:45 (08.04)+1 Yoga Priti 05:45–17:57+1 Auspicious weekday0 Kharmas0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:45–03:31 (08.04) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Yamaghanta 05:45–03:45 (08.04) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Vishti (Bhadra) 14:15–03:31 (08.04)−1 Anandadi: Lumbaka 05:45–03:45 (08.04)−2 Rikta tithi 05:45–03:31 (08.04)

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

Panchanga at sunrise 05:45

Summary	Unfavourable day — Yamaghanta, Tryahasparsha
Month	Chaitra (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Rudhirodgari (No. 57) · Shaka 2085 · Vikram 2220 more
Period	Chaitra Navaratri (spring), day 5 · Kharmas

At sunrise 05:43

Tithi	5Shukla-panchami (Purna, Soma) · until 06:05 (09.04) more the tithi will also last until tomorrow’s sunrise (tryahasparsha)
Nakshatra	Rohini, pada 1 (fixed, Prajapati (Brahma - Creator), Moon) · until 06:49 (09.04) more
Yoga	Ayushman (“long-lived”, auspicious) · until 18:56 more
Karana	Bava (movable) · until 16:48 more
Vara	Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mina (Pisces), Moon: Vrishabha (Taurus)

Changes during the day

from 16:48	karana Balava
from 18:56	yoga Saubhagya

Sun and Moon

Dawn	05:04
Sunrise	05:43
Noon	12:31
Sunset	19:21
End of twilight	19:59
Moonrise	07:58
Moonset	none
Day length	13 h 37 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

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 (05:43–19:21) is good for sowing.

more — lunar calendar for gardeners

Festivals and periods

Navaratri, day 5: Skandamata · Durga

Navaratri day. Skandamata — the mother of Skanda, holding her son on her lap; grants motherly grace.

Chaitra Navaratri (spring), day 5
Kharmas

Muhurta

Yamaghanta all day

Anandadi: Mitra all day

Gandanta (tithi): 05:39–06:32 (09.04)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:20–05:01
Abhijit Muhurta	12:04–12:59
Vijaya Muhurta	14:48–15:43
Godhuli	19:21–19:41
Pradosha	19:21–21:25
Nishitha	00:10–00:51 (09.04)
Amrita Kalam	03:12–05:00 (09.04)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	10:50–12:32
Yamaganda	15:56–17:38
Gulika Kalam	07:25–09:07
Dur Muhurta	08:26–09:21, 12:59–13:54
Varjyam	21:47–23:36

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 05:43–06:01, 06:56–13:59, 16:59–19:21

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

Cutting hair, shaving	good 05:43–06:01, 06:56–13:59, 16:59–19:21
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	good 05:43–06:01, 06:56–13:59, 16:59–19:21
Bathing, washing hair	good 05:43–06:01, 06:56–13:59, 16:59–19:21

Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Rohini; tithi Shukla-panchami; lagna Mina 05:43, Mesha 06:01, Vrishabha 06:56, Mithuna 08:30, Karka 11:00, Simha 13:59, Kanya 16:59

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Rohini — destruction of all misfortunes; Friday — universal respect.

Cautions:

The Muhurta Chintamani warns: whoever shaves in Rohini nakshatra 8 times a year puts their life in danger — frequent haircuts in this nakshatra are best avoided.
Friday: B. V. Raman advises against cutting nails (the rating above is the site’s summary, which uses the same weekdays for nails as for haircuts, so Friday counts as auspicious).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Unfavourable day · score S = 0

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

Strict prohibition: Yamaghanta

+1 Anandadi: Mitra all day+1 Auspicious nakshatra all day+1 Yoga Ayushman 05:43–18:56+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi all day0 Kharmas−2 Tryahasparsha−3 Yamaghanta all day

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

Panchanga at sunrise 05:43

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Ravi Yoga, Auspicious nakshatra; cons: Krakacha Yoga, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
Month	Chaitra (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Rudhirodgari (No. 57) · Shaka 2085 · Vikram 2220 more
Period	Chaitra Navaratri (spring), day 6 · Kharmas
Festivals	Skanda Shashti

At sunrise 05:40

Tithi	5Shukla-panchami (Purna, Soma) · until 06:05 more vriddhi: the same tithi also prevailed at yesterday’s sunrise
Nakshatra	Rohini, pada 4 (fixed, Prajapati (Brahma - Creator), Moon) · until 06:49 more
Yoga	Saubhagya (“good fortune, marital happiness”, auspicious) · until 19:53 more
Karana	Balava (movable) · until 06:05 more
Vara	Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mina (Pisces), Moon: Vrishabha (Taurus)

Changes during the day

from 06:05	tithi Shukla-shashti
from 06:05	karana Kaulava
from 06:49	nakshatra Mrigashirsha
from 19:21	karana Taitila
from 19:53	yoga Shobhana

Sun and Moon

Dawn	05:02
Sunrise	05:40
Noon	12:31
Sunset	19:23
End of twilight	20:02
Moonrise	08:40
Moonset	00:22
Day length	13 h 42 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 06:05	from 06:49

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 (05:40–06:49) is good for sowing.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Mrigashirsha (06:49–19:23) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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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, 06:05–05:38 (10.04)
the tithi begins between sunrise and sunset

Chaitra Navaratri (spring), day 6
Kharmas

Muhurta

Amrita Siddhi Yoga 05:40–06:49 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 05:40–06:49 Ravi Yoga 06:49–05:38 (10.04)

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:40–06:05 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 06:05–06:49 Krakacha Yoga 06:05–05:38 (10.04)

Anandadi: Shrivatsa 05:40–06:49 Anandadi: Vajra 06:49–05:38 (10.04)

Gandanta (tithi): 05:39–06:32

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:18–04:59
Abhijit Muhurta	12:04–12:59
Vijaya Muhurta	14:49–15:43
Godhuli	19:23–19:43
Pradosha	19:23–21:26
Nishitha	00:10–00:51 (10.04)
Amrita Kalam	23:53–01:41 (10.04)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	09:06–10:49
Yamaganda	14:14–15:57
Gulika Kalam	05:40–07:23
Dur Muhurta	05:40–06:35, 06:35–07:30
Varjyam	13:06–14:54

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 05:40–06:05, 06:52–13:55, 16:55–19:23

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 05:40–06:05, 06:52–13:55, 16:55–19:23
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 05:40–06:05, 06:52–13:55, 16:55–19:23
Bathing, washing hair	average 05:40–06:05, 06:52–13:55, 16:55–19:23

Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Rohini until 06:49, Mrigashirsha from 06:49; tithi Shukla-panchami until 06:05, Shukla-shashti from 06:05; lagna Mina 05:40, Mesha 05:57, Vrishabha 06:52, Mithuna 08:26, Karka 10:56, Simha 13:55, Kanya 16:55

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Rohini (until 06:49) — destruction of all misfortunes; Mrigashirsha (from 06:49) — abundance (well-being, prosperity); Saturday — decline of physical strength.

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

Ordinary day · score S = −1

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

+2 Ravi Yoga 06:49–05:38 (10.04)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 05:40–06:49+1 Yoga Saubhagya 05:40–19:53+1 Auspicious tithi 05:40–06:050 Amrita Siddhi Yoga 05:40–06:490 Anandadi: Shrivatsa 05:40–06:490 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 06:05–06:49 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Kharmas0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:40–06:05 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Anandadi: Vajra 06:49–05:38 (10.04)−1 Gandanta 05:40–06:32−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−3 Krakacha Yoga 06:05–05:38 (10.04)

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

Panchanga at sunrise 05:40

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Ravi Yoga, Anandadi: Saumya; cons: Samvartaka Yoga, Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi)
Month	Chaitra (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Rudhirodgari (No. 57) · Shaka 2085 · Vikram 2220 more
Period	Chaitra Navaratri (spring), day 7 · Kharmas
Festivals	Yamuna Chhath (Yamuna Jayanti)

At sunrise 05:38

Tithi	6Shukla-shashti (Nanda, Kartikeya) · until 08:33 more
Nakshatra	Mrigashirsha, pada 4 (soft, Soma (Chandra, Moon), Mars) · until 09:46 more
Yoga	Shobhana (“splendid, beautiful”, auspicious) · until 20:41 more
Karana	Taitila (movable) · until 08:33 more
Vara	Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mina (Pisces), Moon: Mithuna (Gemini)

Changes during the day

from 08:33	tithi Shukla-saptami
from 08:33	karana Gara
from 09:46	nakshatra Ardra
from 20:41	yoga Atiganda
from 21:40	karana Vanija

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:59
Sunrise	05:38
Noon	12:31
Sunset	19:25
End of twilight	20:04
Moonrise	09:30
Moonset	01:10
Day length	13 h 46 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 08:33	from 09:46

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Mrigashirsha (05:38–09:46) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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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 06:05 (09.04)–08:33
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Chaitra Navaratri (spring), day 7
Kharmas

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 05:38–09:46 Dwipushkar Yoga 08:33–09:46

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:38–08:33 Samvartaka Yoga 08:33–05:35 (11.04)

Anandadi: Saumya 05:38–09:46 Anandadi: Dhwanksha 09:46–05:35 (11.04)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:16–04:57
Abhijit Muhurta	12:04–12:59
Vijaya Muhurta	14:49–15:44
Godhuli	19:25–19:45
Pradosha	19:25–21:27
Nishitha	00:10–00:50 (11.04)
Amrita Kalam	01:18–03:04 (11.04)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	17:41–19:25
Yamaganda	12:31–14:15
Gulika Kalam	15:58–17:41
Dur Muhurta	17:34–18:30
Varjyam	19:05–20:51

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 05:38–05:53, 06:48–13:51, 16:51–19:25

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 05:38–05:53, 06:48–13:51, 16:51–19:25
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 05:38–05:53, 06:48–13:51, 16:51–19:25
Bathing, washing hair	average 05:38–05:53, 06:48–19:25

Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Mrigashirsha until 09:46, Ardra from 09:46; tithi Shukla-shashti until 08:33, Shukla-saptami from 08:33; lagna Mina 05:38, Mesha 05:53, Vrishabha 06:48, Mithuna 08:22, Karka 10:52, Simha 13:51, Kanya 16:51

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Mrigashirsha (until 09:46) — abundance (well-being, prosperity); Ardra (from 09:46) — sadness; Sunday — physical well-being.

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 05:38–09:46+1 Anandadi: Saumya 05:38–09:46+1 Auspicious nakshatra 05:38–09:46+1 Yoga Shobhana 05:38–20:41+1 Auspicious tithi 08:33–05:35 (11.04)0 Dwipushkar Yoga 08:33–09:460 Kharmas−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 09:46–05:35 (11.04)−1 Anandadi: Dhwanksha 09:46–05:35 (11.04)−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:38–08:33−3 Samvartaka Yoga 08:33–05:35 (11.04)

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

Panchanga at sunrise 05:38

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Vishti (Bhadra), Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi)
Month	Chaitra (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Rudhirodgari (No. 57) · Shaka 2085 · Vikram 2220 more
Period	Chaitra Navaratri (spring), day 8 · Kharmas

At sunrise 05:35

Tithi	7Shukla-saptami (Bhadra, Indra) · until 10:41 more
Nakshatra	Ardra, pada 3 (sharp, Rudra (Roaring, angry image of Shiva), Rahu) · until 12:24 more
Yoga	Atiganda (“great danger”, inauspicious) · until 21:09 more
Karana	Vanija (movable) · until 10:41 more
Vara	Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mina (Pisces), Moon: Mithuna (Gemini)

Changes during the day

from 10:41	tithi Shukla-ashtami
from 10:41	karana Vishti
from 12:24	nakshatra Punarvasu
from 21:09	yoga Sukarma
from 23:33	karana Bava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:56
Sunrise	05:35
Noon	12:30
Sunset	19:27
End of twilight	20:06
Moonrise	10:26
Moonset	01:51
Day length	13 h 51 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 10:41	from 12:24

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Punarvasu (12:24–19:27) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 10:41–19:27: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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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
Kharmas

Muhurta

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:35–10:41

Anandadi: Kaladanda 05:35–12:24 Anandadi: Dhumra 12:24–05:33 (12.04)

Bhadra in heaven: 10:41–23:33; Bhadra Puchha 12:36–13:53; Bhadra Mukha 13:53–16:01

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:14–04:55
Abhijit Muhurta	12:03–12:59
Vijaya Muhurta	14:50–15:45
Godhuli	19:27–19:47
Pradosha	19:27–21:28
Nishitha	00:09–00:50 (12.04)
Amrita Kalam	none on this day

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	07:19–09:03
Yamaganda	10:47–12:31
Gulika Kalam	14:15–15:59
Dur Muhurta	12:59–13:54, 15:45–16:40
Varjyam	01:27–03:12 (12.04)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 05:35–10:41

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 05:35–10:41
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 05:35–10:41
Bathing, washing hair	good 06:44–12:24

Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Ardra until 12:24, Punarvasu from 12:24; tithi Shukla-saptami until 10:41, Shukla-ashtami from 10:41; lagna Mina 05:35, Mesha 05:49, Vrishabha 06:44, Mithuna 08:18, Karka 10:48, Simha 13:47, Kanya 16:48

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Ardra (until 12:24) — sadness; Punarvasu (from 12:24) — strength of spirit (bravery, resilience); Monday — clear, bright complexion.

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

Shukla-ashtami 10:41–19:27: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −4

+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 05:35–10:41+1 Auspicious nakshatra 12:24–05:33 (12.04)0 Kharmas−1 Ashtami 10:41–05:33 (12.04)−1 Anandadi: Kaladanda 05:35–12:24−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 05:35–12:24−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:35–10:41−2 Vishti (Bhadra) 10:41–23:33

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

Panchanga at sunrise 05:35

Summary	Favourable day — Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Anandadi: Sthira; auspicious time — until 12:17
Month	Chaitra (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Rudhirodgari (No. 57) · Shaka 2085 · Vikram 2220 more
Period	Chaitra Navaratri (spring), day 9 · Kharmas
Festivals	Durga Ashtami of Chaitra Navaratri

At sunrise 05:33

Tithi	8Shukla-ashtami (Jaya, Vasus) · until 12:17 more
Nakshatra	Punarvasu, pada 3 (movable, Aditi, Jupiter) · until 14:31 more
Yoga	Sukarma (“good deed”, auspicious) · until 21:11 more
Karana	Bava (movable) · until 12:17 more
Vara	Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mina (Pisces), Moon: Mithuna (Gemini)

Changes during the day

from 12:17	tithi Shukla-navami
from 12:17	karana Balava
from 14:31	nakshatra Pushya
from 21:11	yoga Dhriti
from 00:51 (13.04)	karana Kaulava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:53
Sunrise	05:33
Noon	12:30
Sunset	19:29
End of twilight	20:08
Moonrise	11:29
Moonset	02:26
Day length	13 h 56 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 12:17	from 14:31

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Punarvasu (05:33–14:31) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Pushya (14:31–19:29) is good for sowing.

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Festivals and periods

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 10:41 (11.04)–12:17
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
Kharmas

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:33–12:17 Ravi Yoga 14:31–05:30 (13.04)

Anandadi: Sthira 05:33–14:31 Anandadi: Vardhamana 14:31–05:30 (13.04)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:12–04:52
Abhijit Muhurta	12:03–12:59
Vijaya Muhurta	14:50–15:46
Godhuli	19:29–19:49
Pradosha	19:29–21:29
Nishitha	00:09–00:49 (13.04)
Amrita Kalam	11:54–13:39

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	16:00–17:44
Yamaganda	09:02–10:46
Gulika Kalam	12:31–14:15
Dur Muhurta	08:20–09:16, 23:29–00:09 (13.04)
Varjyam	23:00–00:42 (13.04)

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 06:40–12:17

Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Punarvasu until 14:31, Pushya from 14:31; tithi Shukla-ashtami until 12:17, Shukla-navami from 12:17; lagna Mina 05:33, Mesha 05:45, Vrishabha 06:40, Mithuna 08:14, Karka 10:44, Simha 13:43, Kanya 16:44

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Punarvasu (until 14:31) — strength of spirit (bravery, resilience); Pushya (from 14:31) — increase in wealth; Tuesday — harm to longevity.

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

Shukla-ashtami 05:33–12:17: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Shukla-navami 12:17–19:29: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Favourable day · score S = +4

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

Auspicious time ends by 12:17

+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:33–12:17+1 Anandadi: Sthira 05:33–14:31+1 Auspicious nakshatra 05:33–14:31+1 Yoga Sukarma 05:33–21:11+1 Ravi Yoga 14:31–05:30 (13.04)0 Kharmas−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Rikta tithi 12:17–05:30 (13.04)

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

Panchanga at sunrise 05:33

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Pushya, Ravi Yoga; cons: Krakacha Yoga, Rikta tithi
Month	Chaitra (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Rudhirodgari (No. 57) · Shaka 2085 · Vikram 2220 more
Period	Chaitra Navaratri (spring), day 10 · Kharmas
Festivals	Rama Navami

At sunrise 05:30

Tithi	9Shukla-navami (Rikta, Serpent (Naga)) · until 13:13 more
Nakshatra	Pushya, pada 3 (light, Brhaspati, Saturn) · until 15:59 more
Yoga	Dhriti (“steadfastness, firmness”, auspicious) · until 20:40 more
Karana	Kaulava (movable) · until 13:13 more
Vara	Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mina (Pisces), Moon: Karka (Cancer)

Changes during the day

from 13:13	tithi Shukla-dashami
from 13:13	karana Taitila
from 15:59	nakshatra Ashlesha
from 20:40	yoga Shula
from 01:25 (14.04)	karana Gara

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:51
Sunrise	05:30
Noon	12:30
Sunset	19:31
End of twilight	20:10
Moonrise	12:36
Moonset	02:56
Day length	14 h 00 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 13:13	from 15:59

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Pushya (05:30–15:59) is good for sowing.

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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), 11:06–13:13
the tithi covers the decisive time on both days — the second is chosen by rule

Navaratri, day 10: Siddhidatri · Durga

Navaratri day. Siddhidatri — bestower of siddhis, the spiritual perfections; she completes the nine nights.

Chaitra Navaratri (spring), day 10
Kharmas

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga all day

Krakacha Yoga 05:30–13:13 Jwalamukhi Yoga 15:59–05:28 (14.04)

Anandadi: Matanga 05:30–15:59 Anandadi: Rakshasa 15:59–05:28 (14.04)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:10–04:50
Abhijit Muhurta	none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday
Vijaya Muhurta	14:51–15:47
Godhuli	19:31–19:51
Pradosha	19:31–21:30
Nishitha	00:09–00:49 (14.04)
Amrita Kalam	09:12–10:54

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	12:30–14:16
Yamaganda	07:15–09:00
Gulika Kalam	10:45–12:30
Dur Muhurta	12:02–12:58
Varjyam	05:10–06:49 (14.04)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 13:13–13:39

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 13:13–13:39
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	good 13:13–13:39
Bathing, washing hair	good 13:13–13:39

Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Pushya until 15:59, Ashlesha from 15:59; tithi Shukla-navami until 13:13, Shukla-dashami from 13:13; lagna Mina 05:30, Mesha 05:41, Vrishabha 06:36, Mithuna 08:10, Karka 10:40, Simha 13:39, Kanya 16:40

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Pushya (until 15:59) — increase in wealth; Ashlesha (from 15:59) — physical affliction (suffering); Wednesday — favour of the authorities.

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

Shukla-navami 05:30–13:13: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = +2

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

+2 Pushya 05:30–15:59+2 Ravi Yoga all day+1 Anandadi: Matanga 05:30–15:59+1 Yoga Dhriti 05:30–20:40+1 Auspicious weekday0 Auspicious tithi 13:13–05:28 (14.04)0 Jwalamukhi Yoga 15:59–05:28 (14.04) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Kharmas0 Anandadi: Rakshasa 15:59–05:28 (14.04)0 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 15:59–05:28 (14.04)−2 Rikta tithi 05:30–13:13−3 Krakacha Yoga 05:30–13:13

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

Panchanga at sunrise 05:30

Summary	Best day — Ravi Yoga, Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi); auspicious time — after 16:43
Month	Chaitra (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Rudhirodgari (No. 57) · Shaka 2085 · Vikram 2220 more
Period	Kharmas

At sunrise 05:28

Tithi	10Shukla-dashami (Purna, Dharma) · until 13:24 more
Nakshatra	Ashlesha, pada 3 (sharp, Naga - the lord of snakes (Sharpa), Mercury) · until 16:43 more Gandamula
Yoga	Shula (“spear, sharp pain”, inauspicious) · until 19:33 more
Karana	Gara (movable) · until 13:24 more
Vara	Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mina (Pisces), Moon: Karka (Cancer)

Changes during the day

from 13:24	tithi Shukla-ekadashi
from 13:24	karana Vanija
from 16:43	nakshatra Magha
from 19:33	yoga Ganda
from 01:12 (15.04)	karana Vishti

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:48
Sunrise	05:28
Noon	12:30
Sunset	19:33
End of twilight	20:13
Moonrise	13:48
Moonset	03:22
Day length	14 h 05 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 13:24	from 16:43

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Magha (16:43–19:33) is good for sowing, for root crops.

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Festivals and periods

Kharmas

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:28–13:24 Ravi Yoga 05:28–16:43

Jwalamukhi Yoga 05:28–13:24

Anandadi: Amrita 05:28–16:43 Anandadi: Musala 16:43–05:25 (15.04)

Bhadra on earth: 01:12–12:48 (15.04); Bhadra Puchha 05:47–06:57 (15.04); Bhadra Mukha 06:57–08:54 (15.04)
Gandanta (nakshatra): 10:36–22:47
Gandanta (tithi): 13:00–13:48
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Ashlesha

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:08–04:48
Abhijit Muhurta	12:02–12:58
Vijaya Muhurta	14:51–15:47
Godhuli	19:33–19:52
Pradosha	19:33–21:31
Nishitha	00:09–00:49 (15.04)
Amrita Kalam	15:04–16:43

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	14:16–16:01
Yamaganda	05:28–07:13
Gulika Kalam	08:59–10:45
Dur Muhurta	10:09–11:06, 15:47–16:44
Varjyam	05:10–06:49, 04:42–06:18 (15.04)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average throughout the daytime

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average throughout the daytime
Cutting fingernails	average 05:28–13:35, 16:36–19:33
Cutting toenails	average throughout the daytime
Bathing, washing hair	average throughout the daytime

Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Ashlesha until 16:43, Magha from 16:43; tithi Shukla-dashami until 13:24, Shukla-ekadashi from 13:24; lagna Mina 05:28, Mesha 05:37, Vrishabha 06:32, Mithuna 08:06, Karka 10:36, Simha 13:35, Kanya 16:36

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Ashlesha (until 16:43) — physical affliction (suffering); Magha (from 16:43) — loss of property; Thursday — success.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Best day · score S = +6

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

Auspicious time begins after 16:43

+2 Ravi Yoga 05:28–16:43+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:28–13:24+1 Anandadi: Amrita 05:28–16:43+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 05:28–13:240 Jwalamukhi Yoga 05:28–13:24 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Kharmas0 Anandadi: Musala 16:43–05:25 (15.04)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 05:28–16:43

Panchanga at sunrise 05:28

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Bhadra on earth, Anandadi: Kana
Month	Chaitra (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Rudhirodgari (No. 57) · Shaka 2085 · Vikram 2220 more
Period	Kharmas
Festivals	Kamada Ekadashi

At sunrise 05:25

Tithi	11Shukla-ekadashi (Nanda, Rudra) · until 12:48 more
Nakshatra	Magha, pada 3 (fierce, Pitris or Pitars - ancestors of the clan, forefathers, Ketu) · until 16:41 more Gandamula
Yoga	Ganda (“danger, knot”, inauspicious) · until 17:49 more
Karana	Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 12:48 more
Vara	Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mina (Pisces), Moon: Simha (Leo)

Changes during the day

from 12:48	tithi Shukla-dvadashi
from 12:48	karana Bava
from 16:41	nakshatra Purva-Phalguni
from 17:49	yoga Vriddhi
from 00:13 (16.04)	karana Balava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:45
Sunrise	05:25
Noon	12:29
Sunset	19:35
End of twilight	20:15
Moonrise	15:03
Moonset	03:46
Day length	14 h 09 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 12:48	from 16:41

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Magha (05:25–16:41) is good for sowing, for root crops.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Phalguni (16:41–19:35) is good for root crops.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 05:25–12:48: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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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 13:24 (14.04)–12:48
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Parana (breaking the fast): 05:23–08:13 (16.04)

Kharmas

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:25–12:48 Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 16:41–05:23 (16.04)

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 12:48–05:23 (16.04)

Anandadi: Siddhi 16:41–05:23 (16.04) Anandadi: Kana 05:25–16:41

Bhadra on earth: 01:12–12:48; Bhadra Puchha 05:47–06:57; Bhadra Mukha 06:57–08:54
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Magha

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:06–04:46
Abhijit Muhurta	12:02–12:58
Vijaya Muhurta	14:52–15:48
Godhuli	19:35–19:54
Pradosha	19:35–21:32
Nishitha	00:09–00:48 (16.04)
Amrita Kalam	14:17–15:53

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	10:44–12:30
Yamaganda	16:02–17:49
Gulika Kalam	07:11–08:58
Dur Muhurta	08:15–09:12, 12:58–13:55
Varjyam	04:42–06:18, 00:25–01:58 (16.04)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 12:48–13:31, 16:32–19:35

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 12:48–13:31, 16:32–19:35
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 12:48–13:31, 16:32–19:35
Bathing, washing hair	average 05:25–13:31, 16:32–19:35

Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Magha until 16:41, Purva-Phalguni from 16:41; tithi Shukla-ekadashi until 12:48, Shukla-dvadashi from 12:48; lagna Mina 05:25, Mesha 05:33, Vrishabha 06:28, Mithuna 08:02, Karka 10:32, Simha 13:31, Kanya 16:32, Tula 19:32

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Magha (until 16:41) — loss of property; Purva-Phalguni (from 16:41) — ill health; Friday — universal respect.

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

Bhadra on earth 05:25–12:48: no shaving or haircuts during Vishti Karana (according to the Muhurta Chintamani, Bhadra does harm when it is on earth; in heaven and in the netherworld its influence on earth is weak).

Cautions:

Ekadashi: by custom, those who fast on this day do not cut their hair or shave.
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.
Friday: B. V. Raman advises against cutting nails (the rating above is the site’s summary, which uses the same weekdays for nails as for haircuts, so Friday counts as auspicious).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −4

Avoid starting important matters: Bhadra on earth

+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 05:25–12:480 Anandadi: Siddhi 16:41–05:23 (16.04)0 Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 16:41–05:23 (16.04)0 Yoga Vriddhi 17:49–05:23 (16.04)0 Kharmas0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 12:48–05:23 (16.04) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:25–12:48 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 05:25–16:41−3 Anandadi: Kana 05:25–16:41−3 Bhadra on earth 05:25–12:48

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

Panchanga at sunrise 05:25

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Sankranti day, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
Month	Chaitra (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Rudhirodgari (No. 57) · Shaka 2085 · Vikram 2220 more
Period	Kharmas
Festivals	Mesha Sankranti (Vaisakhi, Vishu) · Shani Pradosha

At sunrise 05:23

Tithi	12Shukla-dvadashi (Bhadra, Sun (Ravi)) · until 11:27 more
Nakshatra	Purva-Phalguni, pada 3 (fierce, Bhaga (Share, Distributor) - god of wealth and family, Venus) · until 15:55 more
Yoga	Vriddhi (“growth, increase”, auspicious) · until 15:30 more
Karana	Balava (movable) · until 11:27 more
Vara	Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mina (Pisces), Moon: Simha (Leo)

Changes during the day

from 11:27	tithi Shukla-triodashi
from 11:27	karana Kaulava
from 15:30	yoga Dhruva
from 15:55	nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni
from 22:30	karana Taitila

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:43
Sunrise	05:23
Noon	12:29
Sunset	19:37
End of twilight	20:17
Moonrise	16:22
Moonset	04:09
Day length	14 h 14 min

Sky

Mesha Sankranti	09:42 — the Sun enters Mesha (Aries)

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 11:27	from 15:55

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Phalguni (05:23–15:55) is good for root crops.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Phalguni (15:55–19:37) is good for sowing.

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Festivals and periods

Mesha Sankranti (Vaisakhi, Vishu) · Surya

The Sun enters the sidereal sign of Aries — the beginning of the solar year: Vaisakhi in Punjab (harvest festival and the founding of the Khalsa), Vishu in Kerala, Puthandu (Tamil New Year), Pana Sankranti in Odisha.

Rule: by the moment of Sankranti, 05:42–13:42
on the day the Sun enters the sign

Shani Pradosha · Shiva

Pradosha on a Saturday. According to legend, Shiva drank the Halahala poison on a Saturday Trayodashi, so fasting on this day pacifies Shani (Saturn) and softens his harsh influence.

Rule: pradosha vyapini: 3 muhurtas after sunset, 19:37–21:33
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Kharmas

Muhurta

Anandadi: Lumbaka 05:23–15:55 Anandadi: Utpata 15:55–05:20 (17.04)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:04–04:43
Abhijit Muhurta	12:01–12:58
Vijaya Muhurta	14:52–15:49
Godhuli	19:37–19:56
Pradosha	19:37–21:33
Nishitha	00:09–00:48 (17.04)
Amrita Kalam	09:43–11:16

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	08:56–10:43
Yamaganda	14:17–16:03
Gulika Kalam	05:23–07:09
Dur Muhurta	05:23–06:20, 06:20–07:17
Varjyam	22:41–00:12 (17.04)

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 11:27–13:27, 15:55–19:37

Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Purva-Phalguni until 15:55, Uttara-Phalguni from 15:55; tithi Shukla-dvadashi until 11:27, Shukla-triodashi from 11:27; lagna Mina 05:23, Mesha 05:29, Vrishabha 06:24, Mithuna 07:58, Karka 10:28, Simha 13:27, Kanya 16:28, Tula 19:28

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Purva-Phalguni (until 15:55) — ill health; Uttara-Phalguni (from 15:55) — destruction of all diseases; Saturday — decline of physical strength.

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

Sankranti at 09:42 — a Parva day: no haircuts or shaving on this day (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −2

Avoid starting important matters: Sankranti day

+1 Yoga Vriddhi 05:23–15:30+1 Auspicious tithi 11:27–05:20 (17.04)0 Auspicious nakshatra 15:55–05:20 (17.04)0 Kharmas−1 Anandadi: Lumbaka 05:23–15:55−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Sankranti day−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 05:23–15:55

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

Panchanga at sunrise 05:23

Summary	Best day — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Anandadi: Mitra; auspicious time — until 09:25
Month	Chaitra (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Rudhirodgari (No. 57) · Shaka 2085 · Vikram 2220 more
Festivals	Mahavir Jayanti

At sunrise 05:20

Tithi	13Shukla-triodashi (Jaya, God of Love) · until 09:25 more
Nakshatra	Uttara-Phalguni, pada 3 (fixed, Aryaman (Lord of Hospitality), Sun) · until 14:30 more
Yoga	Dhruva (“fixed, constant (the Pole Star)”, auspicious) · until 12:40 more
Karana	Taitila (movable) · until 09:25 more
Vara	Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mesha (Aries), Moon: Kanya (Virgo)

Changes during the day

from 09:25	tithi Shukla-chaturdashi
from 09:25	karana Gara
from 12:40	yoga Vyaghata
from 14:30	nakshatra Hasta
from 20:11	karana Vanija

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:40
Sunrise	05:20
Noon	12:29
Sunset	19:39
End of twilight	20:19
Moonrise	17:43
Moonset	04:32
Day length	14 h 18 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 09:25	from 14:30

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Phalguni (05:20–14:30) is good for sowing.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Hasta (14:30–19:39) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Shukla-chaturdashi 09:25–19:39: according to the Kalaprakashika, ploughing on Chaturdashi puts the owner’s life in danger.

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Festivals and periods

Mahavir Jayanti · Mahavira

The birthday of Mahavira, the twenty-fourth Tirthankara of the Jains: processions, ritual bathing of images and charity.

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 11:27 (16.04)–09:25
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Muhurta

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day Amrita Siddhi Yoga 14:30–05:18 (18.04) Ravi Yoga 14:30–05:18 (18.04)

Anandadi: Mitra 05:20–14:30 Anandadi: Manasa 14:30–05:18 (18.04)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:02–04:41
Abhijit Muhurta	12:01–12:58
Vijaya Muhurta	14:53–15:50
Godhuli	19:39–19:58
Pradosha	19:39–21:35
Nishitha	00:09–00:48 (18.04)
Amrita Kalam	07:43–09:14

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	17:51–19:39
Yamaganda	12:30–14:17
Gulika Kalam	16:04–17:51
Dur Muhurta	17:44–18:42
Varjyam	22:14–23:42

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 05:20–09:25

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 05:20–09:25
Cutting fingernails	average 06:20–09:25
Cutting toenails	average 05:20–09:25
Bathing, washing hair	average 05:20–13:23, 16:24–19:39

Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni until 14:30, Hasta from 14:30; tithi Shukla-triodashi until 09:25, Shukla-chaturdashi from 09:25; lagna Mina 05:20, Mesha 05:25, Vrishabha 06:20, Mithuna 07:54, Karka 10:24, Simha 13:23, Kanya 16:24, Tula 19:24

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Uttara-Phalguni (until 14:30) — destruction of all diseases; Hasta (from 14:30) — imparting radiance (to the person); Sunday — physical well-being.

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

Shukla-chaturdashi 09:25–19:39: a Rikta and Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

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 09:25

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day+1 Anandadi: Mitra 05:20–14:30+1 Auspicious nakshatra 05:20–14:30+1 Yoga Dhruva 05:20–12:40+1 Auspicious tithi 05:20–09:25+1 Ravi Yoga 14:30–05:18 (18.04)0 Yoga Vyaghata 12:40–15:46−1 Rikta tithi 09:25–05:18 (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.

Panchanga at sunrise 05:20

Summary	Unfavourable day — Eclipse, many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower)
Month	Chaitra (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Rudhirodgari (No. 57) · Shaka 2085 · Vikram 2220 more
Festivals	Hanuman Jayanti · Chaitra Purnima (Chitra Pournami)

At sunrise 05:18

Tithi	14Shukla-chaturdashi (Rikta, Kali) · until 06:50 more
Nakshatra	Hasta, pada 3 (light, Savitar (Animating, Awakening), Moon) · until 12:34 more
Yoga	Vyaghata (“crushing blow”, inauspicious) · until 09:23 more
Karana	Vanija (movable) · until 06:50 more
Vara	Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mesha (Aries), Moon: Kanya (Virgo)

Changes during the day

from 06:50	tithi Purnima (kshaya: not present at any sunrise)
from 06:50	karana Vishti
from 09:23	yoga Harshana
from 12:34	nakshatra Chitra
from 17:23	karana Bava
from 03:50 (19.04)	tithi Krishna-pratipat
from 03:50 (19.04)	karana Balava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:37
Sunrise	05:18
Noon	12:29
Sunset	19:41
End of twilight	20:22
Moonrise	19:07
Moonset	04:56
Day length	14 h 23 min

Sky

Sutak	17:03–05:15 (19.04)

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 06:50	from 12:34

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Hasta (05:18–12:34) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Chitra (12:34–19:41) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 06:50–17:23: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Shukla-chaturdashi 05:18–06:50: according to the Kalaprakashika, ploughing on Chaturdashi puts the owner’s life in danger.

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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 06:50–03:50 (19.04)
the kshaya tithi does not touch sunrise — the festival is on the day it begins

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 06:50–03:50 (19.04)
the kshaya tithi does not touch sunrise — the festival is on the day it begins

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 05:18–12:34

Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 12:34–05:15 (19.04)

Anandadi: Vajra 05:18–12:34 Anandadi: Mudgara 12:34–05:15 (19.04)

Bhadra in the netherworld: 06:50–17:23; Bhadra Puchha 13:39–14:42; Bhadra Mukha 14:42–16:27
Gandanta (tithi): 03:29–04:11 (19.04)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:01–04:39
Abhijit Muhurta	12:01–12:58
Vijaya Muhurta	14:53–15:51
Godhuli	19:41–20:00
Pradosha	19:41–21:36
Nishitha	00:09–00:47 (19.04)
Amrita Kalam	07:03–08:31, 04:28–05:55 (19.04)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	07:06–08:54
Yamaganda	10:41–12:29
Gulika Kalam	14:17–16:05
Dur Muhurta	12:58–13:56, 15:51–16:48
Varjyam	19:48–21:15

Haircut and shaving

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

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

Cutting hair, shaving	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Bathing, washing hair	good 06:50–13:19, 16:20–19:41

Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Hasta until 12:34, Chitra from 12:34; tithi Shukla-chaturdashi until 06:50, Purnima from 06:50; lagna Mina 05:18, Mesha 05:21, Vrishabha 06:17, Mithuna 07:50, Karka 10:20, Simha 13:19, Kanya 16:20, Tula 19:20

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Hasta (until 12:34) — imparting radiance (to the person); Chitra (from 12:34) — improvement of well-being; Monday — clear, bright complexion.

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

Eclipse: no haircuts or shaving on the day of an eclipse or during Sutak (17:03–19:41).
Shukla-chaturdashi 05:18–06:50: a Rikta and Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Purnima 06:50–19:41: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Unfavourable day · score S = −7

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

Avoid starting important matters: Kshaya tithi

+2 Ravi Yoga 05:18–12:34+1 Auspicious nakshatra 05:18–12:34+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Yoga Harshana 09:23–05:15 (19.04)−1 Anandadi: Vajra 05:18–12:34−1 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 12:34–05:15 (19.04)−2 Kshaya tithi−2 Rikta tithi 05:18–06:50−2 Vishti (Bhadra) 06:50–17:23−3 Eclipse

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

Panchanga at sunrise 05:18

Summary	Unfavourable day — Eclipse, Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi)
Month	Chaitra (amanta) · Vaishakha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Rudhirodgari (No. 57) · Shaka 2085 · Vikram 2220 more
Festivals	Lunar eclipse, total (visible until setting)

At sunrise 05:15

Tithi	1Krishna-pratipat (Nanda, Brahma) · until 00:34 (20.04) more
Nakshatra	Chitra, pada 4 (soft, Tvashtri (Heavenly Architect) or Vishwakarma (Vastu God), Mars) · until 10:15 more
Yoga	Harshana (“delighting”, auspicious) · until 05:46 more
Karana	Balava (movable) · until 14:13 more
Vara	Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mesha (Aries), Moon: Tula (Libra)

Changes during the day

from 05:46	yoga Vajra
from 10:15	nakshatra Swati
from 14:13	karana Kaulava
from 00:34 (20.04)	tithi Krishna-dvitya
from 00:34 (20.04)	karana Taitila
from 01:56 (20.04)	yoga Siddhi

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:35
Sunrise	05:15
Noon	12:28
Sunset	19:43
End of twilight	20:24
Moonrise	20:31
Moonset	05:24
Day length	14 h 27 min

Sky

Full moon (Purnima)	03:50
Lunar eclipse, total	greatest eclipse 03:48, magnitude 1.533
Phases	Penumbral eclipse begins 01:07 Partial eclipse begins 02:03 Total eclipse begins 03:02 Total eclipse ends 04:34 Partial eclipse ends 05:33 Penumbral eclipse ends 06:29
Visibility	visible until setting: 02:03–05:24, maximum eclipse here 03:48, magnitude 1.533
Sutak	05:15–05:33

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 10:15

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Chitra (05:15–10:15) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Swati (10:15–19:43) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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Muhurta

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:15–00:34 (20.04)

Anandadi: Dhwaja 10:15–05:13 (20.04) Anandadi: Dhwanksha 05:15–10:15

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:59–04:37
Abhijit Muhurta	12:00–12:58
Vijaya Muhurta	14:54–15:52
Godhuli	19:43–20:02
Pradosha	19:43–21:37
Nishitha	00:09–00:47 (20.04)
Amrita Kalam	04:28–05:55, 23:51–01:17 (20.04)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	16:06–17:54
Yamaganda	08:52–10:41
Gulika Kalam	12:29–14:18
Dur Muhurta	08:09–09:07, 23:31–00:09 (20.04)
Varjyam	15:16–16:42

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 06:13–13:15, 16:16–19:43

Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Chitra until 10:15, Swati from 10:15; tithi Krishna-pratipat; lagna Mina 05:15, Mesha 05:17, Vrishabha 06:13, Mithuna 07:46, Karka 10:16, Simha 13:15, Kanya 16:16, Tula 19:16

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Chitra (until 10:15) — improvement of well-being; Swati (from 10:15) — relief from all suffering; Tuesday — harm to longevity.

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

Eclipse: no haircuts or shaving on the day of an eclipse or during Sutak (05:15–05:33).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Unfavourable day · score S = −3

Strict prohibition: Eclipse

+1 Anandadi: Dhwaja 10:15–05:13 (20.04)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 05:15–10:15+1 Yoga Harshana 05:15–05:46+1 Auspicious tithi 05:15–00:34 (20.04)0 Yoga Vajra 05:46–06:46−1 Anandadi: Dhwanksha 05:15–10:15−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:15–00:34 (20.04)−3 Eclipse

Panchanga at sunrise 05:15

Summary	Best day — Yoga Siddhi, Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi); auspicious time — after 07:43
Month	Chaitra (amanta) · Vaishakha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Rudhirodgari (No. 57) · Shaka 2085 · Vikram 2220 more

At sunrise 05:13

Tithi	2Krishna-dvitya (Bhadra, Vidhatr) · until 21:10 more
Nakshatra	Swati, pada 4 (movable, Waiu (Wind), Rahu) · until 07:43 more
Yoga	Siddhi (“success, accomplishment”, auspicious) · until 22:01 more
Karana	Taitila (movable) · until 10:52 more
Vara	Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mesha (Aries), Moon: Tula (Libra)

Changes during the day

from 07:43	nakshatra Vishakha
from 10:52	karana Gara
from 21:10	tithi Krishna-tritya
from 21:10	karana Vanija
from 22:01	yoga Vyatipata
from 05:07 (21.04)	nakshatra Anuradha

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:32
Sunrise	05:13
Noon	12:28
Sunset	19:45
End of twilight	20:26
Moonrise	21:52
Moonset	05:57
Day length	14 h 32 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 07:43

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Swati (05:13–07:43) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Vishakha (07:43–19:45) is good for sowing, for root crops.

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Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:13–21:10 Amrita Siddhi Yoga 05:07–05:10 (21.04) Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 05:07–05:10 (21.04)

Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 21:10–05:10 (21.04) Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 21:10–05:10 (21.04)

Anandadi: Prajapati 07:43–05:07 (21.04) Anandadi: Saumya 05:07–05:10 (21.04) Anandadi: Dhumra 05:13–07:43

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:57–04:35
Abhijit Muhurta	none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday
Vijaya Muhurta	14:54–15:52
Godhuli	19:45–20:04
Pradosha	19:45–21:38
Nishitha	00:09–00:47 (21.04)
Amrita Kalam	21:16–22:42

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	12:29–14:18
Yamaganda	07:02–08:51
Gulika Kalam	10:40–12:29
Dur Muhurta	12:00–12:58
Varjyam	12:43–14:08

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 05:13–13:11, 16:12–19:45

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 05:13–13:11, 16:12–19:45
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 05:13–13:11, 16:12–19:45
Bathing, washing hair	good 06:09–07:43

Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Swati until 07:43, Vishakha from 07:43; tithi Krishna-dvitya; lagna Mina 05:13, Mesha 05:14, Vrishabha 06:09, Mithuna 07:42, Karka 10:12, Simha 13:11, Kanya 16:12, Tula 19:12

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Swati (until 07:43) — relief from all suffering; Vishakha (from 07:43) — loss of money; Wednesday — favour of the authorities.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

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 07:43

+2 Yoga Siddhi 05:13–22:01+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:13–21:10+1 Anandadi: Prajapati 07:43–05:07 (21.04)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 05:13–07:43+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 05:13–21:100 Anandadi: Dhumra 05:13–07:43−1 Eclipse nearby

Panchanga at sunrise 05:13

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Vyatipata, Vishti (Bhadra)
Month	Chaitra (amanta) · Vaishakha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Rudhirodgari (No. 57) · Shaka 2085 · Vikram 2220 more
Festivals	Sankashti Chaturthi (Vikata)

At sunrise 05:10

Tithi	3Krishna-tritya (Jaya, Vishnu) · until 17:48 more
Nakshatra	Anuradha, pada 1 (soft, Mitra (Friend), Saturn) · until 02:36 (22.04) more
Yoga	Vyatipata (“calamity, downfall”, inauspicious) · until 18:08 more
Karana	Vanija (movable) · until 07:28 more
Vara	Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mesha (Aries), Moon: Vrischika (Scorpio)

Changes during the day

from 07:28	karana Vishti
from 17:48	tithi Krishna-chaturti
from 17:48	karana Bava
from 18:08	yoga Variyana
from 02:36 (22.04)	nakshatra Jyestha
from 04:11 (22.04)	karana Balava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:29
Sunrise	05:10
Noon	12:28
Sunset	19:47
End of twilight	20:28
Moonrise	23:07
Moonset	06:38
Day length	14 h 36 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 17:48

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, Anuradha (05:10–19:47) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 07:28–17:48: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

Sankashti Chaturthi (Vikata) · 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, 23:07
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Muhurta

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 05:10–02:36 (22.04)

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 17:48–05:08 (22.04)

Anandadi: Ananda 05:10–02:36 (22.04) Anandadi: Kaladanda 02:36–05:08 (22.04)

Bhadra in heaven: 07:28–17:48; Bhadra Puchha 14:11–15:13; Bhadra Mukha 15:13–16:57

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:55–04:33
Abhijit Muhurta	11:59–12:58
Vijaya Muhurta	14:55–15:53
Godhuli	19:47–20:06
Pradosha	19:47–21:39
Nishitha	00:09–00:46 (22.04)
Amrita Kalam	17:17–18:43

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	14:18–16:08
Yamaganda	05:10–07:00
Gulika Kalam	08:50–10:39
Dur Muhurta	10:03–11:01, 15:53–16:52
Varjyam	08:42–10:08

Haircut and shaving

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

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

Cutting hair, shaving	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Bathing, washing hair	good 06:05–13:07, 16:08–17:48

Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Anuradha; tithi Krishna-tritya until 17:48, Krishna-chaturti from 17:48; lagna Mesha 05:10, Vrishabha 06:05, Mithuna 07:38, Karka 10:08, Simha 13:07, Kanya 16:08, Tula 19:08

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

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

Krishna-chaturti 17:48–19:47: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Vyatipata 05:10–18:08: auspicious undertakings, including haircuts, are avoided during this yoga (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = +2

Avoid starting important matters: Vyatipata

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 05:10–02:36 (22.04)+1 Anandadi: Ananda 05:10–02:36 (22.04)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 05:10–02:36 (22.04)+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 05:10–17:480 Yoga Variyana 18:08–05:08 (22.04)0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 17:48–05:08 (22.04) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Rikta tithi 17:48–05:08 (22.04)−2 Vishti (Bhadra) 07:28–17:48−3 Vyatipata 05:10–18:08

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

Panchanga at sunrise 05:10

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra), Rikta tithi
Month	Chaitra (amanta) · Vaishakha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Rudhirodgari (No. 57) · Shaka 2085 · Vikram 2220 more

At sunrise 05:08

Tithi	4Krishna-chaturti (Rikta, Yama) · until 14:37 more
Nakshatra	Jyestha, pada 1 (sharp, Indra (Leader of the Gods), Mercury) · until 00:18 (23.04) more Gandamula
Yoga	Variyana (“excellent, best”, auspicious) · until 14:24 more
Karana	Balava (movable) · until 14:37 more
Vara	Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mesha (Aries), Moon: Vrischika (Scorpio)

Changes during the day

from 14:24	yoga Parigha
from 14:37	tithi Krishna-panchami
from 14:37	karana Kaulava
from 00:18 (23.04)	nakshatra Mula
from 01:07 (23.04)	karana Taitila

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:27
Sunrise	05:08
Noon	12:28
Sunset	19:49
End of twilight	20:31
Moonrise	none
Moonset	07:29
Day length	14 h 40 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 14:37

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Jyestha (05:08–19:49) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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Muhurta

Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 05:08–00:18 (23.04)

Anandadi: Chara 05:08–00:18 (23.04) Anandadi: Sthira 00:18–05:06 (23.04)

Gandanta (nakshatra): 18:51–05:47 (23.04)
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Jyestha

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:53–04:31
Abhijit Muhurta	11:59–12:58
Vijaya Muhurta	14:55–15:54
Godhuli	19:49–20:08
Pradosha	19:49–21:40
Nishitha	00:09–00:46 (23.04)
Amrita Kalam	16:21–17:48

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	10:38–12:28
Yamaganda	16:09–17:59
Gulika Kalam	06:58–08:48
Dur Muhurta	08:04–09:03, 12:58–13:57
Varjyam	07:40–09:06

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 14:37–19:49

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 14:37–19:49
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 14:37–19:49
Bathing, washing hair	average 06:01–13:04, 14:37–19:49

Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Jyestha; tithi Krishna-chaturti until 14:37, Krishna-panchami from 14:37; lagna Mesha 05:08, Vrishabha 06:01, Mithuna 07:35, Karka 10:05, Simha 13:04, Kanya 16:04, Tula 19:05

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Jyestha — loss (reduction) of landed property (real estate); Friday — universal respect.

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

Krishna-chaturti 05:08–14:37: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −3

+1 Anandadi: Chara 05:08–00:18 (23.04)+1 Yoga Variyana 05:08–14:24+1 Auspicious weekday0 Auspicious tithi 14:37–05:06 (23.04)0 Yoga Parigha 14:24–00:39 (23.04)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 05:08–00:18 (23.04)−2 Rikta tithi 05:08–14:37−3 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 05:08–00:18 (23.04)

Panchanga at sunrise 05:08

Summary	Unfavourable day — many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower), Krakacha Yoga
Month	Chaitra (amanta) · Vaishakha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Rudhirodgari (No. 57) · Shaka 2085 · Vikram 2220 more

At sunrise 05:06

Tithi	5Krishna-panchami (Purna, Soma) · until 11:43 more
Nakshatra	Mula, pada 1 (sharp, Nirriti (Goddess of Destruction or Alakshmi), Ketu) · until 22:23 more Gandamula
Yoga	Parigha (“bolt, barrier”, inauspicious) · until 10:55 more
Karana	Taitila (movable) · until 11:43 more
Vara	Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mesha (Aries), Moon: Dhanu (Sagittarius)

Changes during the day

from 10:55	yoga Shiva
from 11:43	tithi Krishna-shashti
from 11:43	karana Gara
from 22:23	nakshatra Purva-Ashadha
from 22:26	karana Vanija

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:24
Sunrise	05:06
Noon	12:28
Sunset	19:51
End of twilight	20:33
Moonrise	00:11
Moonset	08:29
Day length	14 h 45 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 11:43

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Mula (05:06–19:51) is good for sowing, for root crops.

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Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 22:23–05:03 (24.04)

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:06–11:43 Krakacha Yoga 11:43–05:03 (24.04)

Anandadi: Matanga 22:23–05:03 (24.04) Anandadi: Gada 05:06–22:23

Gandanta (nakshatra): 18:51 (22.04)–05:47
Gandanta (tithi): 11:22–12:05
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Mula

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:51–04:29
Abhijit Muhurta	11:59–12:58
Vijaya Muhurta	14:56–15:55
Godhuli	19:51–20:09
Pradosha	19:51–21:41
Nishitha	00:09–00:46 (24.04)
Amrita Kalam	16:30–17:58

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	08:47–10:38
Yamaganda	14:19–16:10
Gulika Kalam	05:06–06:56
Dur Muhurta	05:06–06:05, 06:05–07:04
Varjyam	20:54–22:23

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 05:57–11:43

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 05:57–11:43
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 05:57–11:43
Bathing, washing hair	average 05:57–11:43

Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Mula; tithi Krishna-panchami until 11:43, Krishna-shashti from 11:43; lagna Mesha 05:06, Vrishabha 05:57, Mithuna 07:31, Karka 10:01, Simha 13:00, Kanya 16:00, Tula 19:01

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Mula — ruin of the family; Saturday — decline of physical strength.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Unfavourable day · score S = −8

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

+1 Auspicious tithi 05:06–11:43+1 Yoga Shiva 10:55–05:03 (24.04)−1 Surya Dagdha tithi 11:43–05:03 (24.04)−1 Anandadi: Gada 05:06–22:23−1 Gandanta 05:06–05:47−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 05:06–22:23−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:06–11:43−3 Krakacha Yoga 11:43–05:03 (24.04)

Panchanga at sunrise 05:06

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Ravi Yoga, Yoga Siddha; cons: Samvartaka Yoga, Vishti (Bhadra)
Month	Chaitra (amanta) · Vaishakha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Rudhirodgari (No. 57) · Shaka 2085 · Vikram 2220 more

At sunrise 05:03

Tithi	6Krishna-shashti (Nanda, Kartikeya) · until 09:15 more
Nakshatra	Purva-Ashadha, pada 2 (fierce, Varuna, Venus) · until 20:55 more
Yoga	Shiva (“auspicious, benevolent”, auspicious) · until 07:46 more
Karana	Vanija (movable) · until 09:15 more
Vara	Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mesha (Aries), Moon: Dhanu (Sagittarius)

Changes during the day

from 07:46	yoga Siddha
from 09:15	tithi Krishna-saptami
from 09:15	karana Vishti
from 20:12	karana Bava
from 20:55	nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:21
Sunrise	05:03
Noon	12:27
Sunset	19:53
End of twilight	20:35
Moonrise	01:03
Moonset	09:38
Day length	14 h 49 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 09:15

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Ashadha (05:03–19:53) is good for root crops.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 09:15–19:53: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 05:03–20:55 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 20:55–05:01 (25.04) Tripushkar Yoga 20:55–05:01 (25.04)

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:03–09:15 Samvartaka Yoga 09:15–05:01 (25.04)

Anandadi: Shubha 05:03–20:55 Anandadi: Amrita 20:55–05:01 (25.04)

Bhadra in the netherworld: 09:15–20:12; Bhadra Puchha 13:39–14:45; Bhadra Mukha 14:45–16:36
Surya Dagdha tithi: Krishna-shashti

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:50–04:26
Abhijit Muhurta	11:58–12:58
Vijaya Muhurta	14:56–15:56
Godhuli	19:53–20:11
Pradosha	19:53–21:43
Nishitha	00:09–00:45 (25.04)
Amrita Kalam	16:24–17:54

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	18:02–19:53
Yamaganda	12:28–14:19
Gulika Kalam	16:11–18:02
Dur Muhurta	17:54–18:54
Varjyam	07:24–08:54, 04:36–06:09 (25.04)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 09:15–12:56, 15:56–19:53

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 09:15–12:56, 15:56–19:53
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 09:15–12:56, 15:56–19:53
Bathing, washing hair	average 05:53–19:53

Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Purva-Ashadha; tithi Krishna-shashti until 09:15, Krishna-saptami from 09:15; lagna Mesha 05:03, Vrishabha 05:53, Mithuna 07:27, Karka 09:57, Simha 12:56, Kanya 15:56, Tula 18:57

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Purva-Ashadha — ruin of the family; Sunday — physical well-being.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = −2

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

+2 Ravi Yoga 05:03–20:55+2 Yoga Siddha 07:46–05:01 (25.04)+1 Anandadi: Shubha 05:03–20:550 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:03–09:15 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Tripushkar Yoga 20:55–05:01 (25.04)−1 Surya Dagdha tithi 05:03–09:15−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 05:03–20:55−2 Vishti (Bhadra) 09:15–20:12−3 Samvartaka Yoga 09:15–05:01 (25.04)

Panchanga at sunrise 05:03

Summary	Unfavourable day — Anandadi: Mrityu, Ashtami
Month	Chaitra (amanta) · Vaishakha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Rudhirodgari (No. 57) · Shaka 2085 · Vikram 2220 more
Festivals	Kalashtami

At sunrise 05:01

Tithi	7Krishna-saptami (Bhadra, Indra) · until 07:17 more
Nakshatra	Uttara-Ashadha, pada 2 (fixed, Vishva-Deva (All Gods), Sun) · until 19:59 more
Yoga	Siddha (“perfected, accomplished”, auspicious) · until 05:02 more
Karana	Bava (movable) · until 07:17 more
Vara	Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mesha (Aries), Moon: Makara (Capricorn)

Changes during the day

from 05:02	yoga Sadhya
from 07:17	tithi Krishna-ashtami
from 07:17	karana Balava
from 18:30	karana Kaulava
from 19:59	nakshatra Shravana
from 02:45 (26.04)	yoga Shubha

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:19
Sunrise	05:01
Noon	12:27
Sunset	19:55
End of twilight	20:37
Moonrise	01:44
Moonset	10:52
Day length	14 h 54 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 07:17

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Ashadha (05:01–19:55) is good for sowing.

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Festivals and periods

Kalashtami · Kalabhairava

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

Rule: pradosha vyapini: 3 muhurtas after sunset, 19:55–21:44
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Muhurta

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 19:59–04:59 (26.04)

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:01–07:17

Anandadi: Siddhi 21:33–04:59 (26.04) Anandadi: Mrityu 05:01–14:10 Anandadi: Kana 14:10–21:33

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:48–04:24
Abhijit Muhurta	11:58–12:58
Vijaya Muhurta	14:57–15:57
Godhuli	19:55–20:13
Pradosha	19:55–21:44
Nishitha	00:09–00:45 (26.04)
Amrita Kalam	13:50–15:22

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	06:53–08:44
Yamaganda	10:36–12:28
Gulika Kalam	14:20–16:11
Dur Muhurta	12:58–13:57, 15:57–16:56
Varjyam	04:36–06:09, 23:56–01:31 (26.04)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 05:49–07:17

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 05:49–07:17
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	good 05:49–07:17
Bathing, washing hair	good 05:49–12:52, 15:52–19:55

Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha; tithi Krishna-saptami until 07:17, Krishna-ashtami from 07:17; lagna Mesha 05:01, Vrishabha 05:49, Mithuna 07:23, Karka 09:53, Simha 12:52, Kanya 15:52, Tula 18:53

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Uttara-Ashadha — improved health; Monday — clear, bright complexion.

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

Krishna-ashtami 07:17–19:55: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Unfavourable day · score S = 0

Strict prohibition: Anandadi: Mrityu

+2 Yoga Siddha 05:01–05:02+1 Auspicious nakshatra 05:01–19:59+1 Auspicious weekday0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:01–07:17−1 Ashtami 07:17–04:59 (26.04)−3 Anandadi: Mrityu 05:01–14:10

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

Panchanga at sunrise 05:01

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Yoga Shubha, Auspicious nakshatra; cons: Rikta tithi, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
Month	Chaitra (amanta) · Vaishakha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Rudhirodgari (No. 57) · Shaka 2085 · Vikram 2220 more

At sunrise 04:59

Tithi	8Krishna-ashtami (Jaya, Vasus) · until 05:53 more
Nakshatra	Shravana, pada 2 (movable, Shri Vishnu, Moon) · until 19:39 more
Yoga	Shubha (“goodness, happiness”, auspicious) · until 00:57 (27.04) more
Karana	Kaulava (movable) · until 05:53 more
Vara	Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mesha (Aries), Moon: Makara (Capricorn)

Changes during the day

from 05:53	tithi Krishna-navami
from 05:53	karana Taitila
from 17:24	karana Gara
from 19:39	nakshatra Dhanishtha
from 00:57 (27.04)	yoga Shukla

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:16
Sunrise	04:59
Noon	12:27
Sunset	19:57
End of twilight	20:40
Moonrise	02:16
Moonset	12:07
Day length	14 h 58 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	from 05:53	from 19:39

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 (04:59–19:39) is good for sowing.

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Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:59–05:53

Anandadi: Lumbaka 04:59–19:39 Anandadi: Utpata 19:39–04:56 (27.04)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:46–04:22
Abhijit Muhurta	11:58–12:58
Vijaya Muhurta	14:58–15:57
Godhuli	19:57–20:15
Pradosha	19:57–21:45
Nishitha	00:09–00:45 (27.04)
Amrita Kalam	09:24–10:58

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	16:12–18:05
Yamaganda	08:43–10:35
Gulika Kalam	12:28–14:20
Dur Muhurta	07:58–08:58, 23:33–00:09 (27.04)
Varjyam	23:41–01:18 (27.04)

Haircut and shaving

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

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

Cutting hair, shaving	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Bathing, washing hair	average 05:45–12:48, 15:49–19:57

Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Shravana until 19:39, Dhanishtha from 19:39; tithi Krishna-ashtami until 05:53, Krishna-navami from 05:53; lagna Mesha 04:59, Vrishabha 05:45, Mithuna 07:19, Karka 09:49, Simha 12:48, Kanya 15:49, Tula 18:49

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Shravana (until 19:39) — bodily development (physical growth); Dhanishtha (from 19:39) — longevity (increased vitality); Tuesday — harm to longevity.

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

Krishna-ashtami 04:59–05:53: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Krishna-navami 05:53–19:57: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = −1

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

+2 Yoga Shubha 04:59–00:57 (27.04)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:59–19:390 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:59–05:53−1 Anandadi: Lumbaka 04:59–19:39−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−2 Rikta tithi 05:53–04:56 (27.04)

Panchanga at sunrise 04:59

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Kshaya tithi, Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra)
Month	Chaitra (amanta) · Vaishakha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Rudhirodgari (No. 57) · Shaka 2085 · Vikram 2220 more

At sunrise 04:56

Tithi	9Krishna-navami (Rikta, Serpent (Naga)) · until 05:05 more
Nakshatra	Dhanishtha, pada 2 (movable, Vasu (kind) - 8 phenomena of nature, assistants of Indra, Mars) · until 19:54 more
Yoga	Shukla (“bright, pure”, auspicious) · until 23:38 more
Karana	Gara (movable) · until 05:05 more
Vara	Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mesha (Aries), Moon: Makara (Capricorn)

Changes during the day

from 05:05	tithi Krishna-dashami (kshaya: not present at any sunrise)
from 05:05	karana Vanija
from 16:54	karana Vishti
from 19:54	nakshatra Shatabhisha
from 23:38	yoga Brahma
from 04:53 (28.04)	tithi Krishna-ekadashi
from 04:53 (28.04)	karana Bava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:14
Sunrise	04:56
Noon	12:27
Sunset	19:59
End of twilight	20:42
Moonrise	02:43
Moonset	13:22
Day length	15 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	from 05:05	from 19:54

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, Shatabhisha (19:54–19:59) is good for sowing.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 16:54–19:59: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Muhurta

Krakacha Yoga 04:56–05:05 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 04:56–19:54

Anandadi: Mitra 04:56–19:54 Anandadi: Manasa 19:54–04:54 (28.04)

Bhadra on earth: 16:54–04:53 (28.04); Bhadra Puchha 18:46–19:57; Bhadra Mukha 19:57–21:56
Dosha-free Panchaka: 07:42–02:10 (02.05)
Gandanta (tithi): 04:29–05:17 (28.04)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:44–04:20
Abhijit Muhurta	none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday
Vijaya Muhurta	14:58–15:58
Godhuli	19:59–20:17
Pradosha	19:59–21:46
Nishitha	00:09–00:44 (28.04)
Amrita Kalam	09:23–11:00

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	12:28–14:20
Yamaganda	06:49–08:42
Gulika Kalam	10:35–12:28
Dur Muhurta	11:58–12:58
Varjyam	03:21–05:00 (28.04)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 05:41–12:44, 15:45–16:54

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

Cutting hair, shaving	good 05:41–12:44, 15:45–16:54
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	good 05:41–12:44, 15:45–16:54
Bathing, washing hair	good 05:41–12:44, 15:45–19:59

Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Dhanishtha until 19:54, Shatabhisha from 19:54; tithi Krishna-navami until 05:05, Krishna-dashami from 05:05; lagna Mesha 04:56, Vrishabha 05:41, Mithuna 07:15, Karka 09:45, Simha 12:44, Kanya 15:45, Tula 18:45

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Dhanishtha (until 19:54) — longevity (increased vitality); Shatabhisha (from 19:54) — gaining strength; Wednesday — favour of the authorities.

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

Krishna-navami 04:56–05:05: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Bhadra on earth 16:54–19:59: 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).

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Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −5

Avoid starting important matters: Kshaya tithi

+1 Anandadi: Mitra 04:56–19:54+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:56–19:54+1 Yoga Shukla 04:56–23:38+1 Auspicious weekday0 Krakacha Yoga 04:56–05:05−1 Bhadra on earth 16:54–04:53 (28.04)−1 Panchaka 07:42–04:54 (28.04)−2 Kshaya tithi−2 Rikta tithi 04:56–05:05−3 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 04:56–19:54

Panchanga at sunrise 04:56

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Yoga Brahma, Auspicious nakshatra; cons: Tryahasparsha, Panchaka
Month	Chaitra (amanta) · Vaishakha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Rudhirodgari (No. 57) · Shaka 2085 · Vikram 2220 more

At sunrise 04:54

Tithi	11Krishna-ekadashi (Nanda, Rudra) · until 05:15 (29.04) more the tithi will also last until tomorrow’s sunrise (tryahasparsha)
Nakshatra	Shatabhisha, pada 2 (movable, Varuna, Rahu) · until 20:44 more
Yoga	Brahma (“Brahma, sacred knowledge”, auspicious) · until 22:46 more
Karana	Bava (movable) · until 17:00 more
Vara	Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mesha (Aries), Moon: Kumbha (Aquarius)

Changes during the day

from 17:00	karana Balava
from 20:44	nakshatra Purva-Bhadra
from 22:46	yoga Indra

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:11
Sunrise	04:54
Noon	12:27
Sunset	20:01
End of twilight	20:44
Moonrise	03:06
Moonset	14:35
Day length	15 h 07 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise

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 (04:54–20:01) is good for sowing.

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Muhurta

Anandadi: Vajra 04:54–20:44 Anandadi: Mudgara 20:44–04:52 (29.04)

Dosha-free Panchaka: 07:42 (27.04)–02:10 (02.05)
Gandanta (tithi): 04:29–05:17

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:43–04:18
Abhijit Muhurta	11:57–12:58
Vijaya Muhurta	14:59–15:59
Godhuli	20:01–20:19
Pradosha	20:01–21:47
Nishitha	00:09–00:44 (29.04)
Amrita Kalam	13:17–14:56

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	14:21–16:14
Yamaganda	04:54–06:47
Gulika Kalam	08:41–10:34
Dur Muhurta	09:56–10:57, 15:59–17:00
Varjyam	03:21–05:00, 03:30–05:11 (29.04)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 05:37–12:40, 15:41–20:01

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

Cutting hair, shaving	good 05:37–12:40, 15:41–20:01
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	good 05:37–12:40, 15:41–20:01
Bathing, washing hair	good 05:37–12:40, 15:41–20:01

Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Shatabhisha; tithi Krishna-ekadashi; lagna Mesha 04:54, Vrishabha 05:37, Mithuna 07:11, Karka 09:41, Simha 12:40, Kanya 15:41, Tula 18:41

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Shatabhisha — gaining strength; Thursday — success.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

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 Brahma 04:54–22:46+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:54–20:44+1 Auspicious weekday−1 Anandadi: Vajra 04:54–20:44−1 Gandanta 04:54–05:17−1 Panchaka all day−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.

Panchanga at sunrise 04:54

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Yoga Indra, Auspicious weekday; cons: Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi), Fierce or sharp nakshatra
Month	Chaitra (amanta) · Vaishakha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Rudhirodgari (No. 57) · Shaka 2085 · Vikram 2220 more
Festivals	Varuthini Ekadashi

At sunrise 04:52

Tithi	11Krishna-ekadashi (Nanda, Rudra) · until 05:15 more vriddhi: the same tithi also prevailed at yesterday’s sunrise
Nakshatra	Purva-Bhadra, pada 2 (fierce, Aja Ekapad - sunbeam or lightning strike, Jupiter) · until 22:05 more
Yoga	Indra (“Indra, lord”, auspicious) · until 22:20 more
Karana	Balava (movable) · until 05:15 more
Vara	Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mesha (Aries), Moon: Kumbha (Aquarius)

Changes during the day

from 05:15	tithi Krishna-dvadashi
from 05:15	karana Kaulava
from 17:39	karana Taitila
from 22:05	nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra
from 22:20	yoga Vaidhriti

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:08
Sunrise	04:52
Noon	12:27
Sunset	20:03
End of twilight	20:47
Moonrise	03:27
Moonset	15:46
Day length	15 h 11 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 05:15

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Bhadra (04:52–20:03) is good for root crops.

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Festivals and periods

Varuthini Ekadashi · Vishnu

The Ekadashi of the dark half of Chaitra (Vaishakha in North India). “Protective”: the fast guards against misfortune and brings good luck; Vamana is worshipped.

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 04:53 (28.04)–05:15
Ekadashi prevails at two sunrises, but on the first day Dashami extends into Arunodaya — everyone fasts on the second day
Parana (breaking the fast): 04:49–06:10 (30.04)

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:52–05:15

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:15–04:49 (30.04)

Anandadi: Dhwaja 22:05–04:49 (30.04) Anandadi: Dhwanksha 04:52–22:05

Dosha-free Panchaka: 07:42 (27.04)–02:10 (02.05)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:41–04:16
Abhijit Muhurta	11:57–12:58
Vijaya Muhurta	14:59–16:00
Godhuli	20:03–20:21
Pradosha	20:03–21:48
Nishitha	00:09–00:44 (30.04)
Amrita Kalam	13:38–15:20

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	10:33–12:27
Yamaganda	16:15–18:09
Gulika Kalam	06:46–08:40
Dur Muhurta	07:54–08:55, 12:58–13:58
Varjyam	03:30–05:11

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 05:33–12:36, 15:37–20:03

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 05:33–12:36, 15:37–20:03
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 05:33–12:36, 15:37–20:03
Bathing, washing hair	average 04:52–05:15, 05:33–12:36, 15:37–20:03

Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Purva-Bhadra; tithi Krishna-ekadashi until 05:15, Krishna-dvadashi from 05:15; lagna Mesha 04:52, Vrishabha 05:33, Mithuna 07:07, Karka 09:37, Simha 12:36, Kanya 15:37, Tula 18:37

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Purva-Bhadra — facing death (dangers); Friday — universal respect.

Cautions:

Ekadashi: by custom, those who fast on this day do not cut their hair or shave.
Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
Friday: B. V. Raman advises against cutting nails (the rating above is the site’s summary, which uses the same weekdays for nails as for haircuts, so Friday counts as auspicious).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = −2

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

+2 Yoga Indra 04:52–22:20+1 Auspicious weekday0 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:52–05:15−1 Anandadi: Dhwanksha 04:52–22:05−1 Panchaka all day−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 04:52–22:05−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:15–04:49 (30.04)

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

Panchanga at sunrise 04:52

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Vaidhriti, Panchaka
Month	Chaitra (amanta) · Vaishakha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Rudhirodgari (No. 57) · Shaka 2085 · Vikram 2220 more
Festivals	Shani Pradosha

At sunrise 04:49

Tithi	12Krishna-dvadashi (Bhadra, Sun (Ravi)) · until 06:10 more
Nakshatra	Uttara-Bhadra, pada 2 (fixed, Ahirbudhyana (Serpent of the Deep - Milky Way under the horizon), Saturn) · until 23:55 more
Yoga	Vaidhriti (“without support, discord”, inauspicious) · until 22:17 more
Karana	Taitila (movable) · until 06:10 more
Vara	Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mesha (Aries), Moon: Mina (Pisces)

Changes during the day

from 06:10	tithi Krishna-trayodashi
from 06:10	karana Gara
from 18:47	karana Vanija
from 22:17	yoga Vishkambha
from 23:55	nakshatra Revati

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:06
Sunrise	04:49
Noon	12:27
Sunset	20:05
End of twilight	20:49
Moonrise	03:47
Moonset	16:57
Day length	15 h 15 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 06:10

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 (04:49–20:05) is good for sowing.

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Festivals and periods

Shani Pradosha · Shiva

Pradosha on a Saturday. According to legend, Shiva drank the Halahala poison on a Saturday Trayodashi, so fasting on this day pacifies Shani (Saturn) and softens his harsh influence.

Rule: pradosha vyapini: 3 muhurtas after sunset, 20:05–21:49
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Muhurta

Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 23:55–04:47 (01.05)

Anandadi: Prajapati 23:55–04:47 (01.05) Anandadi: Dhumra 04:49–23:55

Dosha-free Panchaka: 07:42 (27.04)–02:10 (02.05)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:39–04:14
Abhijit Muhurta	11:57–12:58
Vijaya Muhurta	15:00–16:01
Godhuli	20:05–20:22
Pradosha	20:05–21:49
Nishitha	00:09–00:44 (01.05)
Amrita Kalam	18:45–20:29

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	08:38–10:33
Yamaganda	14:22–16:16
Gulika Kalam	04:49–06:44
Dur Muhurta	04:49–05:50, 05:50–06:51
Varjyam	08:25–10:09

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 05:29–12:32, 15:33–20:05

Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra; tithi Krishna-dvadashi until 06:10, Krishna-trayodashi from 06:10; lagna Mesha 04:49, Vrishabha 05:29, Mithuna 07:03, Karka 09:33, Simha 12:32, Kanya 15:33, Tula 18:33

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Uttara-Bhadra — a good life; Saturday — decline of physical strength.

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

Vaidhriti 04:49–20:05: auspicious undertakings, including haircuts, are avoided during this yoga (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −5

Avoid starting important matters: Vaidhriti

+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:49–23:55−1 Anandadi: Dhumra 04:49–23:55−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Panchaka all day−3 Vaidhriti 04:49–22:17

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

Panchanga at sunrise 04:49

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

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

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

Dundubhi (No. 56 of 60, “kettledrums”) — A year of kettledrums: rich harvests, festivities and good repute.
Northern samvatsara: Ishvara (No. 11)
Shaka Samvat 2084 · Vikram Samvat 2219 · Kali Yuga 5263
Next year — Rudhirodgari, from the new moon before Ugadi (the start of Chaitra) 3.04.2163
In South India (Shaka Samvat, lunar reckoning) the years of the 60-year cycle follow one another without a break, and the name of the year changes at Ugadi — at the start of Chaitra, on the first tithi of the bright half.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Krishna-trayodashi
no pruning or felling

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

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

Kharmas
The Sun in Dhanu or Mina: a month without weddings, housewarmings and other samskaras. Good for prayer, charity and pilgrimage.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Dosha-free Panchaka
Began on a Wednesday or Thursday: carries no particular dosha, but the five prohibitions of Panchaka still apply.
The Moon in Kumbha or Mina (from the middle of Dhanishtha to the end of Revati). During these five nakshatras people do not travel south, gather firewood or grass, lay a roof or build a bed; cremation is performed with a special rite.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

How it is calculated: following the South Indian tradition (Tamil Nadu, Kerala), as Drik Panchang does — the daytime from sunrise to sunset (upper limb of the disc, with refraction) is divided into 8 parts, and Rahu Kalam is part 4 (Mon 2, Sat 3, Fri 4, Wed 5, Thu 6, Tue 7, Sun 8).
Another tradition — Kala Vela: the eighth parts of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order starting from the lord of the day, while the eighth part, the last before sunset, is “empty”, without a lord; in this tradition it is given to Rahu — today {y} (on Sundays it coincides with the calculation above).
Yet another tradition — printed panchangas: a nominal day of 6:00–18:00, so Rahu Kalam always falls at the same clock time — today 10:30–12:00; if the nominal 6:00–18:00 day is counted in local mean time — 10:59–12:29 by the clock. Far from India this is a rough approximation.
Using the rising and setting of the centre of the disc without refraction (old Siddhantic panchangas): {x}.
At night Rahu Kalam is usually not reckoned (the translator of the Kalaprakashika, 1917: “it occurs only in the daytime”); a few divide the night into 8 parts as well, but there is no generally accepted order of the night parts. In North India, Choghadiya is more often consulted to choose the hour.

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

How it is calculated: the eighths of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day; Yamaganda (Yamaghantaka) is Jupiter’s portion, today part 7. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 15:00–16:30.

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

How it is calculated: Saturn’s portion among the eighths of the daytime (planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day), today part 2. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 07:30–09:00. According to a note by the translator of the Kalaprakashika, Gulika is not considered inauspicious: it is even good for reaping, gathering grain, trade, medical treatment, repaying debts and a number of other activities; the view that whatever is begun during Gulika will repeat itself is a popular (mainly Tamil) belief.

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

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

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

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

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

Friday
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shatabhisha
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Purva-Bhadra
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

Krishna-trayodashi
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-chaturdashi
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

Mina
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut

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

Vrishabha
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut

Mithuna
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut

Karka
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut

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

Kanya
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut

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

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

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

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

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

Kharmas
The Sun in Dhanu or Mina: a month without weddings, housewarmings and initiations (a North Indian tradition).

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

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

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

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

Krishna-chaturdashi (14, waning Moon)
Group: Rikta. Deity: Kali.
Kali rules the fourteenth day of the waning moon and promotes destruction, appeal to elementals (forces of nature, elements) and spirits.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra
Planting and sowing are allowed.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Saturday
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Uttara-Bhadra
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Amavasya
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Eclipse nearby
An eclipse on a neighbouring Vedic day (the day before, including the night before this day’s sunrise, or the day after): its influence is weaker, but important undertakings are better postponed.

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

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

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

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

Chatushpada (fixed)
Deity: Vrisha (the sacred bull)
Inauspicious for new undertakings. Good for work with cattle, worship of cows and rites for the ancestors (shraddha).
A karana is half a tithi; there are 60 of them in a lunar month.

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

The exact conjunction of the Sun and the Moon — the start of a new lunar month in the amanta system. A day for the ancestors and inner work.

Solar eclipse, partial
The Moon covers the Sun (occurs only at new moon). Traditionally it is Rahu’s time: Sutak begins 12 hours (4 praharas) before the eclipse; during the eclipse people refrain from eating and recite mantras, and afterwards take a holy bath and give dana.
Only part of the disc is covered: the Sun’s by the Moon, or the Moon’s by the Earth’s shadow.

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

nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra
Planting and sowing are allowed.

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Sunday
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Revati
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Eclipse (not visible here)
There is an eclipse on this date, but it is not visible at this location (or it is only penumbral): Sutak and eclipse rites are not observed, the influence is weak; important undertakings are still better postponed.

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

Chaitra (Vedic name Madhu) — Beginning of the lunar year and of spring: Ugadi (Gudi Padwa), Chaitra Navaratri, Rama Navami, Hanuman Jayanti. A time of renewal and new vows.
Patron: Vishnu; Aditya — Dhatar. Full moon in nakshatra Chitra. Ritu: Vasanta.

Rudhirodgari (No. 57 of 60, “spewing blood”) — A bloody year: wars, violence and wounds; a time for caution.
Northern samvatsara: Ishvara (No. 11)
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In South India (Shaka Samvat, lunar reckoning) the years of the 60-year cycle follow one another without a break, and the name of the year changes at Ugadi — at the start of Chaitra, on the first tithi of the bright half.

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

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

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

Kimstughna (fixed)
Deity: Vayu (Marut)
Fixed, but auspicious: good for auspicious ceremonies, offerings and homa, work for prosperity and livelihood.
A karana is half a tithi; there are 60 of them in a lunar month.

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

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

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

Shukla-pratipat
digging, plowing, planting trees

Chaitra Navaratri (spring), day 1
The spring Navaratri of the month of Chaitra, from Ugadi to Rama Navami.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Monday
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-pratipat
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Swayam Siddha Muhurta
One of the “three and a half” inherently auspicious days of the year (Ugadi, Akshaya Tritiya, Vijayadashami and, as the half, Bali Pratipada): no muhurta needs to be chosen for new undertakings, and the day’s panchanga flaws are disregarded (except a visible eclipse).

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

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

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

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

Balava (movable)
Deity: Brahma
Auspicious: religious rites, study, spiritual and charitable work.
A karana is half a tithi; there are 60 of them in a lunar month.

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

Chaitra Navaratri (spring), day 2
The spring Navaratri of the month of Chaitra, from Ugadi to Rama Navami.

Amrita Siddhi Yoga
A combination of weekday and nakshatra that yields the “nectar of success”: Sun — Hasta, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashwini, Wed — Anuradha, Thu — Pushya, Fri — Revati, Sat — Rohini. One of the strongest auspicious yogas: it brings success to almost any undertaking.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Tuesday
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Ashwini
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-dvitya
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

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

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

Vishkambha (1) — “prop, bolt”
Inauspicious: portends obstacles. If a matter cannot be postponed, the first 3 ghatis of the yoga (about 1 h 12 min) are skipped.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

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

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

Chaitra Navaratri (spring), day 3
The spring Navaratri of the month of Chaitra, from Ugadi to Rama Navami.

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

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

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

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

Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi)
“Burnt” tithi of the weekday: Sun — 12, Mon — 11, Tue — 5, Wed — 3, Thu — 6, Fri — 8, Sat — 9. Whatever is begun bears no fruit.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Wednesday
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Bharani
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-tritya
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Priti (2) — “love, affection”
Auspicious: friendship, reconciliation, love, matchmaking — anything that requires people’s goodwill.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Chaitra Navaratri (spring), day 4
The spring Navaratri of the month of Chaitra, from Ugadi to Rama Navami.

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

Yamaghanta
“Bell of Yama” — a combination of weekday and nakshatra: Sun — Magha, Mon — Vishakha, Tue — Ardra, Wed — Mula, Thu — Krittika, Fri — Rohini, Sat — Hasta. One of the most dangerous yogas: travel, surgery and any important new undertakings are avoided.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Thursday
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krittika
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-chaturti
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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

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

Rohini (4)
Meaning: Red (an epithet of the star Aldebaran)
Symbol: Wagon, rarely: temple, banyan, incense, sandalwood
Deity: Prajapati (Brahma - Creator)
Type: fixed (dhruva, sthira) — For what is firm and lasting: laying house foundations, housewarming, planting, weddings, taking office, long-term projects.
Vimshottari lord: Moon
Shakti: give growth (prosperity, fertility)

Ayushman (3) — “long-lived”
Auspicious: health and healing, long-term matters and anything meant to last a long time.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

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

Chaitra Navaratri (spring), day 5
The spring Navaratri of the month of Chaitra, from Ugadi to Rama Navami.

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

Rohini
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-panchami
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

Saubhagya (4) — “good fortune, marital happiness”
Auspicious: weddings and family matters, anything meant to bring good fortune and well-being.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

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

nakshatra Rohini
Planting and sowing are allowed.

Shukla-panchami
do not fell trees, any undertakings

Shukla-shashti
plowing the ground

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.

Chaitra Navaratri (spring), day 6
The spring Navaratri of the month of Chaitra, from Ugadi to Rama Navami.

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

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

Krakacha Yoga
“Saw”: the tithi number and the weekday number (Sun = 1 … Sat = 7) add up to 13 — Sun and the 12th tithi, Mon and the 11th, Tue and the 10th, Wed and the 9th, Thu and the 8th, Fri and the 7th, Sat and the 6th. One of the worst yogas: auspicious activities are postponed.

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

Mrigashirsha
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-shashti
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

Mrigashirsha (5)
Meaning: Deer head (alt. searching star)
Symbol: Deer head
Deity: Soma (Chandra, Moon)
Type: soft (mridu, maitra) — For arts and music, friendship and love, new clothes and jewellery, weddings and festivals.
Vimshottari lord: Mars
Shakti: give realization (attractiveness, shaping)

Shobhana (5) — “splendid, beautiful”
Auspicious: jewellery, celebrations, travel, creative undertakings.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

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

nakshatra 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-shashti
plowing the ground

Shukla-saptami
soaking seeds is allowed, farming

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

Chaitra Navaratri (spring), day 7
The spring Navaratri of the month of Chaitra, from Ugadi to Rama Navami.

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

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

Ardra
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-saptami
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

Ardra (6)
Meaning: Tear or body fluid (wet)
Symbol: Tear or drop, rarely: diamond or man's head
Deity: Rudra (Roaring, angry image of Shiva)
Type: sharp (tikshna, daruna) — For drastic actions: surgery, severing ties, taming, exorcism, fighting diseases and enemies; unsuitable for other auspicious undertakings (the exception is weddings: Mula is among the nakshatras for marriage).
Vimshottari lord: Rahu
Shakti: give effort that leads to the achievement of the goal (and also, is able to shed sweat or blood)

Atiganda (6) — “great danger”
Inauspicious: portends trouble and hindrances; if necessary, the first 6 ghatis (about 2 h 24 min) are skipped.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

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

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

Shukla-saptami
soaking seeds is allowed, farming

Shukla-ashtami
tillage and sowing are forbidden

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).

Chaitra Navaratri (spring), day 8
The spring Navaratri of the month of Chaitra, from Ugadi to Rama Navami.

Punarvasu
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-ashtami
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

Shukla-ashtami (8, waxing Moon)
Group: Jaya. Deity: Vasus.
The ruler of the eighth lunar day is Vasu, which favors the beginning of military operations, the construction of defenses and fortifications.

Punarvasu (7)
Meaning: Successful, magnificent, two for riches
Symbol: Arrow or quiver of arrows, rarely: rainbow
Deity: Aditi
Type: movable (chara, chala) — For journeys and moving house, buying vehicles, gardening, quick and temporary changes.
Vimshottari lord: Jupiter
Shakti: give the gaining of profit (property, wealth), growth

Sukarma (7) — “good deed”
Auspicious: good and religious deeds, starting work, helping people.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

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

nakshatra 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-ashtami
tillage and sowing are forbidden

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

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

Chaitra Navaratri (spring), day 9
The spring Navaratri of the month of Chaitra, from Ugadi to Rama Navami.

Pushya
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-navami
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

Pushya (8)
Meaning: Feeder; feeder of flowers
Symbol: Cow udder, flower (lotus), arrow and circle
Deity: Brhaspati
Type: light (kshipra, laghu) — For quick matters: trade, healing, study, travel, purchases and starting a business.
Vimshottari lord: Saturn
Shakti: give manifestation of spiritual energy, feeding

Dhriti (8) — “steadfastness, firmness”
Auspicious: lasting and long-term matters, laying foundations and building, vows.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

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

Shukla-dashami
any undertakings

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

Chaitra Navaratri (spring), day 10
The spring Navaratri of the month of Chaitra, from Ugadi to Rama Navami.

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

Ashlesha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-dashami
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Pushya
The Moon in Pushya, the best of the nakshatras for new undertakings (except weddings).

Shukla-dashami (10, waxing Moon)
Group: Purna. Deity: Dharma.
The tenth lunar day is patronized by Dharma, which favors virtuous deeds, religious events, spiritual practices, as well as other pious activities. You can start any important work.

Ashlesha (9)
Meaning: Wrapping around (like a snake), hugging
Symbol: Curled snake
Deity: Naga - the lord of snakes (Sharpa)
Type: sharp (tikshna, daruna) — For drastic actions: surgery, severing ties, taming, exorcism, fighting diseases and enemies; unsuitable for other auspicious undertakings (the exception is weddings: Mula is among the nakshatras for marriage).
Vimshottari lord: Mercury
Shakti: cause suffering with poison, paralyze

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

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

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

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

Shukla-dashami
any undertakings

Shukla-ekadashi
pruning and weeding

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

Magha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-ekadashi
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

Magha (10)
Meaning: Powerful, sufficient
Symbol: Throne, palanquin, royal canopy
Deity: Pitris or Pitars - ancestors of the clan, forefathers
Type: fierce (ugra, krura) — For destructive and dangerous tasks: demolition, work with fire and weapons, disputes; unsuitable for other auspicious undertakings (the exception is weddings: Magha is among the nakshatras for marriage).
Vimshottari lord: Ketu
Shakti: leave the body (temporarily or completely), give transformation similar to death

Ganda (10) — “danger, knot”
Inauspicious: difficulties and obstacles; the first 6 ghatis (about 2 h 24 min) are skipped.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

Shukla-dvadashi
neutral

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

Purva-Phalguni
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-dvadashi
0 — does not affect the haircut rating

Tula
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut

Vriddhi (11) — “growth, increase”
Auspicious: investments, trade, savings, starting ventures that are meant to grow.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

Shukla-dvadashi (12, waxing Moon)
Group: Bhadra. Deity: Sun (Ravi).
The Sun (Ravi) rules the twelfth lunar day and this period is auspicious for religious ceremonies, lighting the sacred fire and performing one's duties.

Purva-Phalguni (11)
Meaning: Prior red
Symbol: Headboard, rarely: hammock, ficus
Deity: Bhaga (Share, Distributor) - god of wealth and family
Type: fierce (ugra, krura) — For destructive and dangerous tasks: demolition, work with fire and weapons, disputes; unsuitable for other auspicious undertakings (the exception is weddings: Magha is among the nakshatras for marriage).
Vimshottari lord: Venus
Shakti: give reproduction, the receiving of fruit

The Sun’s entry into a new sidereal sign — the start of a solar month. The time around this moment (Punya Kala) is favourable for holy baths, dana and worship of the Sun.

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

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

Shukla-dvadashi
neutral

Shukla-triodashi
no pruning or felling

nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni
Planting and sowing are allowed.

Uttara-Phalguni
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-triodashi
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Sankranti day
The Sun moves into a new sign: a time for holy baths, dana and worship of the Sun, but not for new undertakings.

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

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

Dhruva (12) — “fixed, constant (the Pole Star)”
Auspicious: everything lasting — foundations, building, planting, long-term commitments.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

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

nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni
Planting and sowing are allowed.

Shukla-triodashi
no pruning or felling

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

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

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

Hasta
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-chaturdashi
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Vyaghata (13) — “crushing blow”
Inauspicious: portends failures and injuries; the first 9 ghatis (about 3 h 36 min) are skipped.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

Shukla-chaturdashi (14, waxing Moon)
Group: Rikta. Deity: Kali.
Kali rules the fourteenth lunar day and promotes destruction, appeal to elementals (forces of nature, elements) and spirits.

Hasta (13)
Meaning: Hand, fist
Symbol: Palm or fist
Deity: Savitar (Animating, Awakening)
Type: light (kshipra, laghu) — For quick matters: trade, healing, study, travel, purchases and starting a business.
Vimshottari lord: Moon
Shakti: give the obtaining of what you want with your own hands, dexterity

A period of ritual impurity before an eclipse: from 9 hours before its start for a lunar eclipse and from 12 hours for a solar one. During this time no new work is started and no food is cooked or eaten (with concessions for children, the elderly and the sick), and temples are closed. Sutak is observed only if the eclipse is visible at this location.

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

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

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

Purnima
sowing seeds, any undertakings

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

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

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

The Moon in Kanya, Tula, Dhanu or Makara: Bhadra is in patala (the netherworld) — its influence on earth is weak; according to a verse of the Muhurta Chintamani, it even portends gain.

Chitra
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Purnima
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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

Eclipse
The day of a visible eclipse and the Sutak before it: no new undertakings are begun, and no cooking or eating is done during Sutak; a time for japa, holy bath and dana.

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

Chitra (14)
Meaning: Brilliant, clear
Symbol: Pearl or brilliant jewel
Deity: Tvashtri (Heavenly Architect) or Vishwakarma (Vastu God)
Type: soft (mridu, maitra) — For arts and music, friendship and love, new clothes and jewellery, weddings and festivals.
Vimshottari lord: Mars
Shakti: accumulate brilliant qualities (receive well-deserved respect)

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

Lunar eclipse, total
The Moon enters the Earth’s shadow (occurs only at full moon). Sutak begins 9 hours (3 praharas) before the eclipse; during it — japa and meditation, afterwards — a holy bath and dana.
The luminary is completely covered: the Sun by the Moon, the Moon by the Earth’s shadow.

The Moon touches the Earth’s penumbra; the dimming is not yet noticeable.

The Moon begins to enter the Earth’s shadow — from this point the eclipse is visible to the naked eye.

The Moon has fully entered the Earth’s shadow.

The edge of the Moon emerges from the Earth’s shadow.

The Moon has completely left the Earth’s shadow.

The Moon leaves the penumbra — the eclipse is over.

The luminary sets during the eclipse: the part before setting is visible, the end is not.

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

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

Swati
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-pratipat
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Vajra (15) — “diamond, thunderbolt”
Inauspicious: sudden hindrances, a “lightning strike”; the first 3 ghatis (about 1 h 12 min) are skipped.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

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

Swati (15)
Meaning: Sword
Symbol: Sword, also sprout or coral
Deity: Waiu (Wind)
Type: movable (chara, chala) — For journeys and moving house, buying vehicles, gardening, quick and temporary changes.
Vimshottari lord: Rahu
Shakti: scatter like air, move, convert

Siddhi (16) — “success, accomplishment”
Especially auspicious: success in any undertaking, study and spiritual practice.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

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

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

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

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

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

Vishakha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-dvitya
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-tritya (3, waning Moon)
Group: Jaya. Deity: Vishnu.
Vishnu rules the third day of the waning moon. It is a good time for cutting hair, nails, shaving and other cosmetic procedures. You can start any important business.

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

Vyatipata (17) — “calamity, downfall”
One of the two most inauspicious yogas: worldly undertakings are not begun in it at all. It is, however, very good for holy baths, dana, japa and ancestor rites.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

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

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

Krishna-tritya
any undertakings

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

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

Anuradha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-tritya
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-chaturti
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Variyana (18) — “excellent, best”
Auspicious: comfort and convenience, purchases, home improvement, any auspicious deeds.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

Vyatipata
The nitya yoga of “calamity” is in force for most of the day: worldly undertakings are postponed, but the day is good for holy baths, dana, japa and ancestor rites.

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

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

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

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

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

Krishna-panchami
any undertakings

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

Jyestha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-panchami
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Parigha (19) — “bolt, barrier”
Inauspicious: obstacles; nothing is started in the first half of the yoga, while the second half is acceptable.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

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

Mula (19)
Meaning: Root
Symbol: Roots, elephant goad, lion's tail (panicle)
Deity: Nirriti (Goddess of Destruction or Alakshmi)
Type: sharp (tikshna, daruna) — For drastic actions: surgery, severing ties, taming, exorcism, fighting diseases and enemies; unsuitable for other auspicious undertakings (the exception is weddings: Mula is among the nakshatras for marriage).
Vimshottari lord: Ketu
Shakti: destroy, crush (also the ability to destroy destruction)

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

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

Krishna-panchami
any undertakings

Krishna-shashti
plowing the ground

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

Mula
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-shashti
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shiva (20) — “auspicious, benevolent”
Auspicious: spiritual practice, mantras, worship, study with a teacher.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

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

Purva-Ashadha (20)
Meaning: Prior invincible, unsubdued
Symbol: Elephant tusk, fan or bed
Deity: Varuna
Type: fierce (ugra, krura) — For destructive and dangerous tasks: demolition, work with fire and weapons, disputes; unsuitable for other auspicious undertakings (the exception is weddings: Magha is among the nakshatras for marriage).
Vimshottari lord: Venus
Shakti: add strength, energy (regenerate)

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

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

Krishna-shashti
plowing the ground

Krishna-saptami
soaking seeds is allowed, digging the ground

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

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.

Purva-Ashadha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-saptami
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

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

Uttara-Ashadha (21)
Meaning: Subsequent invincible, insubordinate
Symbol: Small bed
Deity: Vishva-Deva (All Gods)
Type: fixed (dhruva, sthira) — For what is firm and lasting: laying house foundations, housewarming, planting, weddings, taking office, long-term projects.
Vimshottari lord: Sun
Shakti: give an undeniable victory, thanks to alliances and support

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

nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha
Planting and sowing are allowed.

Krishna-saptami
soaking seeds is allowed, digging the ground

Krishna-ashtami
tillage and sowing are forbidden

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

Uttara-Ashadha
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-ashtami
0 — does not affect the haircut rating

Krishna-ashtami (8, waning Moon)
Group: Jaya. Deity: Vasus.
The ruler of the eighth day of the waning Moon is Vasus, which favors the beginning of military operations, the construction of defenses and fortifications.

Shravana (22)
Meaning: Listener
Symbol: Ear (listener), three footprints (Vishnu's steps), trident
Deity: Shri Vishnu
Type: movable (chara, chala) — For journeys and moving house, buying vehicles, gardening, quick and temporary changes.
Vimshottari lord: Moon
Shakti: bind together (three worlds, i.e. all)

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

nakshatra 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-ashtami
tillage and sowing are forbidden

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

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).

Shravana
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Dhanishtha
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-navami
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

Dhanishtha (23)
Meaning: The richest or fastest, Shravishtha - the most famous
Symbol: Drum or flute
Deity: Vasu (kind) - 8 phenomena of nature, assistants of Indra
Type: movable (chara, chala) — For journeys and moving house, buying vehicles, gardening, quick and temporary changes.
Vimshottari lord: Mars
Shakti: bring abundance and fame through the direction and organization of people

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

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

Krishna-dashami
any undertakings

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-dashami
0 — does not affect the haircut rating

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

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

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

Krishna-ekadashi
plowing, pruning and weeding

Krishna-ekadashi
0 — does not affect the haircut rating

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

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

Krishna-ekadashi
plowing, pruning and weeding

Krishna-dvadashi
neutral

Krishna-dvadashi
0 — does not affect the haircut rating

Krishna-dvadashi (12, waning Moon)
Group: Bhadra. Deity: Sun (Ravi).
The Sun (Ravi) rules the twelfth day of the waning Moon and this period is auspicious for religious ceremonies, lighting the sacred fire and performing one's duties.

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

nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra
Planting and sowing are allowed.

Krishna-dvadashi
neutral

Krishna-trayodashi
no pruning or felling