Panchanga Calendar

April 2182

SamvatsaraVrisha (15) → Chitrabhanu (16) from 4.04MonthPhalguna → Chaitra from 4.04RituShishira → Vasanta from 4.04AyanaUttarayanaPlace55°45′ N 37°35′ E, UTC+3 changeAyanamsaLahiri

April 2182 falls, in the lunar calendar (amanta), within the months Phalguna (until 3.04), Chaitra (from 4.04). Periods: until 16.04 — Kharmas; 4–12.04 — Chaitra Navaratri (spring). Major festivals: 4.04 Ugadi, Gudi Padwa — Hindu New Year; 4.04 Chaitra Navaratri: Ghatasthapana; 12.04 Rama Navami; 16.04 Mesha Sankranti (Vaisakhi, Vishu); 18.04 Hanuman Jayanti. 3.04 — solar eclipse, hybrid (fully visible); 18.04 — lunar eclipse, partial (fully visible).

Mon

Tue

Wed

Thu

Fri

Sat

Sun

1Shat13Masik Shivaratri

2PBh14

3UBh30Solar eclipse

4Rev1Ugadi, New Year

5Ashw2after 08:44

6Bhar3Navaratri, day 3

7Krit4Navaratri, day 4

8Roh5Navaratri, day 5

9Mrig6Navaratri, day 6

10Ard7Navaratri, day 7

11Pun8after 16:10

12Push9Rama Navami

13Ashl10

14Mag11Kamada Ekadashi

15PPh12

16PPh13Mesha Sankranti

17UPh14after 08:34

18Has15Hanuman Jayanti

19Chit1Lunar eclipse

20Swa2

21Vish3Sankashti

22Anu4

23Mul5

24PAsh6after 13:46

25UAsh7Kalashtami

26Shra8until 09:13

27Dhan9

28Shat10Varuthini Ekadashi

29PBh12Ekadashi Vaish.

30UBh13Bhauma Pradosha

Day ratingBest daysFavourableOrdinaryAvoid new venturesUnfavourable

MarkersNavaratriafter / until HH:MM

Moon5Waxing Moon5Waning Moon15Purnima30Amavasya

Nakshatra typesfixedsoftlightmovablesharpfiercemixed

Icons this month (23)

ShivaratriSolar eclipse, hybridday of Amavasya (ancestor rites)Ugadi, New YearChaitra NavaratriGoddess (Durga, Kali)GangaurVinayaka ChaturthiSkanda ShashtiDwipushkar YogaYamuna ChhathRama NavamiEkadashiSankrantiPradoshaMahavir JayantiLunar eclipse, partialHanuman Jayantiday of Purnima (full moon fast and puja)moment of the full moon (see the time in the “Sky this month” card)Tripushkar YogaSankashtiKalashtami

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

26.04 Fri — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Yoga Shubha, Auspicious nakshatra until 09:13
Shravana (movable): for journeys and moving house, buying vehicles, gardening, quick and temporary changes.

Festivals

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

Special muhurta yogas

2.04 Tue Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 10:49–05:55 (03.04)
4.04 Thu Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day
5.04 Fri Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 05:50–08:44
8.04 Mon Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day
9.04 Tue Dwipushkar Yoga 11:39–14:19
11.04 Thu Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day
11.04 Thu Guru Pushya Yoga 19:55–05:32 (12.04)
17.04 Wed Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 06:49–05:17 (18.04)
20.04 Sat Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 05:12–07:07
20.04 Sat Tripushkar Yoga 07:07–22:00
22.04 Mon Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 05:07–05:10
26.04 Fri Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:58–21:51
28.04 Sun Tripushkar Yoga 03:14–04:51 (29.04)
30.04 Tue Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:49–17:48

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 Tue — Krishna Chaturdashi, Anandadi: Kana, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
3.04 Wed — Eclipse, many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower), Amavasya (unfavourable day)
8.04 Mon — Amrita Siddhi turned to poison (unfavourable day)
14.04 Sun — Yamaghanta, many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower), Bhadra on earth (unfavourable day)
16.04 Tue — Sankranti day, Fierce or sharp nakshatra, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
18.04 Thu — Eclipse, Vishti (Bhadra), Anandadi: Rakshasa (unfavourable day)
21.04 Sun — Anandadi: Mrityu, Vyatipata, Vishti (Bhadra) (unfavourable day)
23.04 Tue — Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Fierce or sharp nakshatra, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
27.04 Sat — Rikta tithi, Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi), Panchaka
28.04 Sun — Kshaya tithi, Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi), Panchaka
30.04 Tue — Vaidhriti, Panchaka, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)

Sky this month

3.04 New moon (Amavasya) 10:52
3.04 Solar eclipse, hybrid, greatest eclipse 10:58, magnitude 1.011
fully visible: 09:58–12:12, maximum eclipse here 11:04, magnitude 0.532
16.04 Mesha Sankranti 06:44 — the Sun enters Mesha (Aries)
18.04 Lunar eclipse, partial, greatest eclipse 00:13 (19.04), magnitude 0.189
fully visible: 23:24–01:02 (19.04), maximum eclipse here 00:13 (19.04), magnitude 0.189
19.04 Full moon (Purnima) 00:23

Periods

until 16.04 Kharmas
4–12.04 Chaitra Navaratri (spring)
31.03 02:59 – 4.04 08:55 Mrityu Panchaka
27.04 09:11 – 1.05 17:28 Mrityu Panchaka

Samvatsara and month

Vrisha (No. 15, “bull, might”) — A year of strength: well-being; cattle breeding and farming flourish. more

Chitrabhanu (No. 16, “shining in many colours”) — A brilliant year: abundance, joy, success in the arts and in affairs. more

Northern samvatsara: Durmukha. Shaka Samvat 2104, Vikram Samvat 2239, Kali Yuga 5283.

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	Ordinary day — pros: Yoga Shubha, Anandadi: Amrita; cons: Panchaka, Anandadi: Musala
Month	Phalguna (amanta) · Chaitra (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Vrisha (No. 15) · Shaka 2103 · Vikram 2238 more
Period	Kharmas
Festivals	Masik Shivaratri

At sunrise 06:00

Tithi	13Krishna-trayodashi (Jaya, God of Love) · until 14:59 more
Nakshatra	Shatabhisha, pada 3 (movable, Varuna, Rahu) · until 12:20 more
Yoga	Shubha (“goodness, happiness”, auspicious) · until 14:13 more
Karana	Vanija (movable) · until 14:59 more
Vara	Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mina (Pisces), Moon: Kumbha (Aquarius)

Changes during the day

from 12:20	nakshatra Purva-Bhadra
from 14:13	yoga Shukla
from 14:59	tithi Krishna-chaturdashi
from 14:59	karana Vishti
from 01:50 (02.04)	karana Shakuni

Sun and Moon

Dawn	05:22
Sunrise	06:00
Noon	12:33
Sunset	19:07
End of twilight	19:45
Moonrise	05:04
Moonset	16:52
Day length	13 h 07 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 12:20	from 14:59

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Shatabhisha (06:00–12:20) is good for sowing.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Bhadra (12:20–19:07) is good for root crops.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 14:59–19:07: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Krishna-chaturdashi 14:59–19:07: 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: Amrita 06:00–12:20 Anandadi: Musala 12:20–05:57 (02.04)

Bhadra on earth: 14:59–01:50 (02.04); Bhadra Mukha 14:59–16:47; Bhadra Puchha 00:46–01:52 (02.04)
Mrityu Panchaka: 02:59 (31.03)–08:55 (04.04)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:33–05:16
Abhijit Muhurta	12:07–13:00
Vijaya Muhurta	14:45–15:37
Godhuli	19:07–19:29
Pradosha	19:07–21:17
Nishitha	00:11–00:54 (02.04)
Amrita Kalam	05:39–07:08, 03:20–04:50 (02.04)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	07:38–09:17
Yamaganda	10:55–12:34
Gulika Kalam	14:12–15:50
Dur Muhurta	13:00–13:52, 15:37–16:30
Varjyam	18:20–19:50

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 06:00–14:26

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 06:00–14:26
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 06:00–14:26
Bathing, washing hair	good 06:00–06:27, 07:22–12:20

Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Shatabhisha until 12:20, Purva-Bhadra from 12:20; tithi Krishna-trayodashi until 14:59, Krishna-chaturdashi from 14:59; lagna Mina 06:00, Mesha 06:27, Vrishabha 07:22, Mithuna 08:57, Karka 11:27, Simha 14:26, Kanya 17:27

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Shatabhisha (until 12:20) — gaining strength; Purva-Bhadra (from 12:20) — facing death (dangers); Monday — clear, bright complexion.

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

Krishna-chaturdashi 14:59–19:07: a Rikta and Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Bhadra on earth 14:59–19:07: 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).
Monday: according to the Kalaprakashika, it is good for a haircut only during the waxing Moon.

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = +1

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

+2 Yoga Shubha 06:00–14:13+1 Anandadi: Amrita 06:00–12:20+1 Auspicious nakshatra 06:00–12:20+1 Auspicious weekday0 Kharmas−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 12:20–05:57 (02.04)−1 Krishna Chaturdashi 14:59–05:57 (02.04)−1 Bhadra on earth 14:59–01:50 (02.04)−1 Anandadi: Musala 12:20–05:57 (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 06:00

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Krishna Chaturdashi, Anandadi: Kana
Month	Phalguna (amanta) · Chaitra (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Vrisha (No. 15) · Shaka 2103 · Vikram 2238 more
Period	Kharmas

At sunrise 05:57

Tithi	14Krishna-chaturdashi (Rikta, Kali) · until 12:45 more
Nakshatra	Purva-Bhadra, pada 4 (fierce, Aja Ekapad - sunbeam or lightning strike, Jupiter) · until 10:49 more
Yoga	Shukla (“bright, pure”, auspicious) · until 11:16 more
Karana	Shakuni (fixed, inauspicious) · until 12:45 more
Vara	Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mina (Pisces), Moon: Mina (Pisces)

Changes during the day

from 10:49	nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra
from 11:16	yoga Brahma
from 12:45	tithi Amavasya
from 12:45	karana Chatushpada
from 23:46	karana Naga

Sun and Moon

Dawn	05:19
Sunrise	05:57
Noon	12:33
Sunset	19:09
End of twilight	19:47
Moonrise	05:29
Moonset	18:13
Day length	13 h 11 min

Sky

Sutak	21:58–05:55 (03.04)

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 10:49	from 12:45

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Bhadra (05:57–10:49) is good for root crops.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Bhadra (10:49–19:09) is good for sowing.
Shakuni 05:57–12:45: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it (it is suitable for sowing).
Chatushpada 12:45–19:09: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Krishna-chaturdashi 05:57–12:45: according to the Kalaprakashika, ploughing on Chaturdashi puts the owner’s life in danger.

more — lunar calendar for gardeners

Festivals and periods

Kharmas

Muhurta

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 10:49–05:55 (03.04) Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 10:49–05:55 (03.04)

Anandadi: Siddhi 10:49–05:55 (03.04) Anandadi: Kana 05:57–10:49

Mrityu Panchaka: 02:59 (31.03)–08:55 (04.04)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:31–05:14
Abhijit Muhurta	12:07–13:00
Vijaya Muhurta	14:45–15:38
Godhuli	19:09–19:31
Pradosha	19:09–21:18
Nishitha	00:10–00:53 (03.04)
Amrita Kalam	05:05–06:36 (03.04)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	15:51–17:30
Yamaganda	09:15–10:54
Gulika Kalam	12:33–14:12
Dur Muhurta	08:36–09:28, 23:27–00:10 (03.04)
Varjyam	19:57–21:28

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 10:49–14:22, 17:23–19:09

Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Purva-Bhadra until 10:49, Uttara-Bhadra from 10:49; tithi Krishna-chaturdashi until 12:45, Amavasya from 12:45; lagna Mina 05:57, Mesha 06:23, 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 10:49) — facing death (dangers); Uttara-Bhadra (from 10:49) — a good life; Tuesday — harm to longevity.

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

Krishna-chaturdashi 05:57–12:45: a Rikta and Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Amavasya 12:45–19:09: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −3

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

Avoid starting important matters: Krishna Chaturdashi

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 10:49–05:55 (03.04)+1 Yoga Brahma 11:16–05:55 (03.04)+1 Anandadi: Siddhi 10:49–05:55 (03.04)+1 Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 10:49–05:55 (03.04)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 10:49–05:55 (03.04)0 Kharmas−1 Eclipse nearby−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Panchaka all day−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 05:57–10:49−3 Anandadi: Kana 05:57–10:49−3 Krishna Chaturdashi 05:57–12:45

Panchanga at sunrise 05:57

Summary	Unfavourable day — Eclipse, many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower)
Month	Phalguna (amanta) · Chaitra (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Vrisha (No. 15) · Shaka 2103 · Vikram 2238 more
Period	Kharmas
Festivals	Phalguna Amavasya · Solar eclipse, hybrid (fully visible)

At sunrise 05:55

Tithi	30Amavasya (Purna, Pitris (ancestors)) · until 10:52 more
Nakshatra	Uttara-Bhadra, pada 4 (fixed, Ahirbudhyana (Serpent of the Deep - Milky Way under the horizon), Saturn) · until 09:38 more
Yoga	Brahma (“Brahma, sacred knowledge”, auspicious) · until 08:34 more
Karana	Naga (fixed, inauspicious) · until 10:52 more
Vara	Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mina (Pisces), Moon: Mina (Pisces)

Changes during the day

from 08:34	yoga Indra
from 09:38	nakshatra Revati
from 10:52	tithi Shukla-pratipat
from 10:52	karana Kimstughna
from 22:06	karana Bava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	05:17
Sunrise	05:55
Noon	12:32
Sunset	19:11
End of twilight	19:49
Moonrise	05:53
Moonset	19:32
Day length	13 h 16 min

Sky

New moon (Amavasya)	10:52
Solar eclipse, hybrid	greatest eclipse 10:58, magnitude 1.011
Visibility	fully visible: 09:58–12:12, maximum eclipse here 11:04, magnitude 0.532
Sutak	05:55–12:12

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 09:38	from 10:52

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Bhadra (05:55–09:38) is good for sowing.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Revati (09:38–19:11) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Naga 05:55–10:52: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Kimstughna 10:52–19:11: 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 12:45 (02.04)–10:52
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Kharmas

Muhurta

Samvartaka Yoga 10:52–05:52 (04.04)

Anandadi: Lumbaka 05:55–09:38 Anandadi: Utpata 09:38–05:52 (04.04)

Mrityu Panchaka: 02:59 (31.03)–08:55 (04.04)
Gandanta (tithi): 10:30–11:15
Gandanta (nakshatra): 03:03–14:49 (04.04)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:29–05:12
Abhijit Muhurta	none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday
Vijaya Muhurta	14:46–15:39
Godhuli	19:11–19:33
Pradosha	19:11–21:19
Nishitha	00:10–00:53 (04.04)
Amrita Kalam	05:05–06:36

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	12:33–14:13
Yamaganda	07:34–09:14
Gulika Kalam	10:53–12:33
Dur Muhurta	12:06–13:00
Varjyam	21:17–22:50

Haircut and shaving

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

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

Cutting hair, shaving	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Bathing, washing hair	average throughout the daytime

Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra until 09:38, Revati from 09:38; tithi Amavasya until 10:52, Shukla-pratipat from 10:52; lagna Mina 05:55, Mesha 06:19, Vrishabha 07:15, Mithuna 08:49, Karka 11:19, Simha 14:18, Kanya 17:19

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Uttara-Bhadra (until 09:38) — a good life; Revati (from 09:38) — increase in property; Wednesday — favour of the authorities.

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 (05:55–12:12).
Amavasya 05:55–10:52: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Unfavourable day · score S = −9

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

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

Avoid starting important matters: Amavasya

+2 Yoga Brahma 05:55–08:34+1 Auspicious nakshatra 05:55–09:38+1 Auspicious weekday0 Kharmas−1 Panchaka all day−3 Amavasya 05:55–10:52−3 Anandadi: Utpata 09:38–05:52 (04.04)−3 Eclipse−3 Samvartaka Yoga 10:52–05:52 (04.04)

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 05:55

Summary	Favourable day — Swayam Siddha Muhurta, Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga
Month	Chaitra (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Chitrabhanu (No. 16) · Shaka 2104 · Vikram 2239 more
Period	Chaitra Navaratri (spring), day 1 · Kharmas
Festivals	Ugadi, Gudi Padwa — Hindu New Year · Chaitra Navaratri: Ghatasthapana · Chandra Darshan

At sunrise 05:52

Tithi	1Shukla-pratipat (Nanda, Brahma) · until 09:27 more
Nakshatra	Revati, pada 4 (soft, Pushan (Prosperous), Mercury) · until 08:55 more Gandamula
Yoga	Indra (“Indra, lord”, auspicious) · until 06:15 more
Karana	Bava (movable) · until 09:27 more
Vara	Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mina (Pisces), Moon: Mina (Pisces)

Changes during the day

from 06:15	yoga Vaidhriti
from 08:55	nakshatra Ashwini
from 09:27	tithi Shukla-dvitya
from 09:27	karana Balava
from 20:57	karana Kaulava
from 04:22 (05.04)	yoga Vishkambha

Sun and Moon

Dawn	05:14
Sunrise	05:52
Noon	12:32
Sunset	19:13
End of twilight	19:52
Moonrise	06:18
Moonset	20:49
Day length	13 h 21 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	from 08:55	from 09:27

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, Revati (05:52–08:55) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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Festivals and periods

Ugadi, Gudi Padwa — Hindu New Year · Brahma

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

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 10:52 (03.04)–09:27
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 10:52 (03.04)–09:27
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Ghatasthapana: 05:52–09:27
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, 19:13–20:49
Crescent Moon above the horizon after sunset: 19:13–20:49

Chaitra Navaratri (spring), day 1
Kharmas

Muhurta

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day

Anandadi: Mitra 05:52–08:55 Anandadi: Manasa 08:55–05:50 (05.04)

Mrityu Panchaka: 02:59 (31.03)–08:55
Gandanta (nakshatra): 03:03–14:49
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Revati

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:27–05:09
Abhijit Muhurta	12:06–12:59
Vijaya Muhurta	14:46–15:40
Godhuli	19:13–19:35
Pradosha	19:13–21:21
Nishitha	00:10–00:53 (05.04)
Amrita Kalam	06:35–08:08, 01:35–03:11 (05.04)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	14:13–15:53
Yamaganda	05:52–07:32
Gulika Kalam	09:12–10:53
Dur Muhurta	10:19–11:13, 15:40–16:33
Varjyam	04:46–06:21 (05.04)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 05:52–06:15

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 05:52–06:15
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 05:52–06:15
Bathing, washing hair	good 09:27–14:14, 17:15–19:13

Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Revati until 08:55, Ashwini from 08:55; tithi Shukla-pratipat until 09:27, Shukla-dvitya from 09:27; lagna Mina 05:52, Mesha 06:15, Vrishabha 07:11, Mithuna 08:45, Karka 11:15, Simha 14:14, Kanya 17:15

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Revati (until 08:55) — increase in property; Ashwini (from 08:55) — joy; Thursday — success.

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

Vaidhriti 06:15–19:13: 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 (prohibitions lifted: Vaidhriti)

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day+2 Yoga Indra 05:52–06:15+1 Anandadi: Mitra 05:52–08:55+1 Auspicious nakshatra 05:52–08:55+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 09:27–05:50 (05.04)0 Kharmas0 Swayam Siddha Muhurta−1 Surya Dagdha tithi 09:27–05:50 (05.04)−1 Eclipse nearby−1 Gandanta 05:52–14:49−1 Panchaka 05:52–08:55−3 Vaidhriti 06:15–04:22 (05.04)

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 05:52

Summary	Favourable day — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Auspicious nakshatra; auspicious time — after 08:44
Month	Chaitra (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Chitrabhanu (No. 16) · Shaka 2104 · Vikram 2239 more
Period	Chaitra Navaratri (spring), day 2 · Kharmas

At sunrise 05:50

Tithi	2Shukla-dvitya (Bhadra, Vidhatr) · until 08:36 more
Nakshatra	Ashwini, pada 4 (light, Ashwini Kumara, Ketu) · until 08:44 more Gandamula
Yoga	Vishkambha (“prop, bolt”, inauspicious) · until 02:59 (06.04) more
Karana	Kaulava (movable) · until 08:36 more
Vara	Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mina (Pisces), Moon: Mesha (Aries)

Changes during the day

from 08:36	tithi Shukla-tritya
from 08:36	karana Taitila
from 08:44	nakshatra Bharani
from 20:25	karana Gara
from 02:59 (06.04)	yoga Priti

Sun and Moon

Dawn	05:11
Sunrise	05:50
Noon	12:32
Sunset	19:15
End of twilight	19:54
Moonrise	06:45
Moonset	22:02
Day length	13 h 25 min

Gardener’s calendar

tasks at sunrise: good — 6, average — 6, bad — 1

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

task	at sunrise	from 08:36	from 08:44

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Bharani (08:44–19:15) is good for root crops.

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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

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 05:50–08:44

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:50–08:36

Anandadi: Vajra 05:50–08:44 Anandadi: Mudgara 08:44–05:47 (06.04)

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

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:25–05:07
Abhijit Muhurta	12:06–12:59
Vijaya Muhurta	14:47–15:40
Godhuli	19:15–19:36
Pradosha	19:15–21:22
Nishitha	00:10–00:52 (06.04)
Amrita Kalam	04:17–05:55 (06.04)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	10:52–12:32
Yamaganda	15:54–17:35
Gulika Kalam	07:30–09:11
Dur Muhurta	08:31–09:24, 12:59–13:53
Varjyam	04:46–06:21, 18:31–20:09

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 05:50–06:11, 07:07–08:44

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 05:50–06:11, 07:07–08:44
Cutting fingernails	good 05:50–06:11, 07:07–08:44
Cutting toenails	average 05:50–08:36, 08:44–19:15
Bathing, washing hair	good 05:50–06:11, 07:07–08:44

Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Ashwini until 08:44, Bharani from 08:44; tithi Shukla-dvitya until 08:36, Shukla-tritya from 08:36; lagna Mina 05:50, Mesha 06:11, Vrishabha 07:07, Mithuna 08:41, Karka 11:11, Simha 14:10, Kanya 17:11

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Ashwini (until 08:44) — joy; Bharani (from 08:44) — facing death (dangers); Friday — universal respect.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Favourable day · score S = +3

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

Auspicious time begins after 08:44

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 05:50–08:44+1 Auspicious nakshatra 05:50–08:44+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 05:50–08:360 Kharmas0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:50–08:36 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 08:44–05:47 (06.04)−1 Anandadi: Vajra 05:50–08:44−1 Surya Dagdha tithi 05:50–08:36

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

Panchanga at sunrise 05:50

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Ravi Yoga, Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi); cons: Rikta tithi, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
Month	Chaitra (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Chitrabhanu (No. 16) · Shaka 2104 · Vikram 2239 more
Period	Chaitra Navaratri (spring), day 3 · Kharmas
Festivals	Gangaur · Vinayaka Chaturthi

At sunrise 05:47

Tithi	3Shukla-tritya (Jaya, Vishnu) · until 08:23 more
Nakshatra	Bharani, pada 4 (fierce, Yama (Dharma-raja), Venus) · until 09:11 more
Yoga	Priti (“love, affection”, auspicious) · until 02:07 (07.04) more
Karana	Gara (movable) · until 08:23 more
Vara	Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mina (Pisces), Moon: Mesha (Aries)

Changes during the day

from 08:23	tithi Shukla-chaturti
from 08:23	karana Vanija
from 09:11	nakshatra Krittika
from 20:32	karana Vishti
from 02:07 (07.04)	yoga Ayushman

Sun and Moon

Dawn	05:09
Sunrise	05:47
Noon	12:32
Sunset	19:17
End of twilight	19:56
Moonrise	07:17
Moonset	23:09
Day length	13 h 30 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 08:23	from 09:11

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Bharani (05:47–09:11) is good for root crops.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Krittika (09:11–19:17) is good for root crops.

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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 08:36 (05.04)–08:23
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Vinayaka Chaturthi · Ganesha

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

Rule: madhyahna vyapini: midday (the 3rd fifth of the daytime), 11:11–13:53
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Chaitra Navaratri (spring), day 3
Kharmas

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:23–05:44 (07.04) Ravi Yoga 09:11–05:44 (07.04)

Anandadi: Dhwaja 09:11–05:44 (07.04) Anandadi: Dhwanksha 05:47–09:11

Bhadra in heaven: 20:32–08:50 (07.04); Bhadra Mukha 20:37–22:39; Bhadra Puchha 07:37–08:50 (07.04)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:23–05:05
Abhijit Muhurta	12:05–12:59
Vijaya Muhurta	14:47–15:41
Godhuli	19:17–19:38
Pradosha	19:17–21:23
Nishitha	00:10–00:52 (07.04)
Amrita Kalam	04:17–05:55

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	09:10–10:51
Yamaganda	14:13–15:55
Gulika Kalam	05:47–07:28
Dur Muhurta	05:47–06:41, 06:41–07:35
Varjyam	21:44–23:24

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 05:47–06:07, 07:03–08:23

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 05:47–06:07, 07:03–08:23
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 05:47–06:07, 07:03–08:23
Bathing, washing hair	average 05:47–06:07, 07:03–08:23

Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Bharani until 09:11, Krittika from 09:11; tithi Shukla-tritya until 08:23, Shukla-chaturti from 08:23; lagna Mina 05:47, Mesha 06:07, Vrishabha 07:03, Mithuna 08:37, Karka 11:07, Simha 14:06, Kanya 17:07

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Bharani (until 09:11) — facing death (dangers); Krittika (from 09:11) — consumption (a wasting disease); Saturday — decline of physical strength.

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

Shukla-chaturti 08:23–19:17: 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 = +2

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

+2 Ravi Yoga 09:11–05:44 (07.04)+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:23–05:44 (07.04)+1 Anandadi: Dhwaja 09:11–05:44 (07.04)+1 Yoga Priti 05:47–02:07 (07.04)+1 Auspicious tithi 05:47–08:230 Kharmas−1 Anandadi: Dhwanksha 05:47–09:11−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 05:47–09:11−2 Rikta tithi 08:23–05:44 (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 05:47

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Ravi Yoga, Anandadi: Prajapati; cons: Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Rikta tithi
Month	Chaitra (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Chitrabhanu (No. 16) · Shaka 2104 · Vikram 2239 more
Period	Chaitra Navaratri (spring), day 4 · Kharmas

At sunrise 05:44

Tithi	4Shukla-chaturti (Rikta, Yama) · until 08:50 more
Nakshatra	Krittika, pada 4 (mixed, Agni, Sun) · until 10:17 more
Yoga	Ayushman (“long-lived”, auspicious) · until 01:46 (08.04) more
Karana	Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 08:50 more
Vara	Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mina (Pisces), Moon: Vrishabha (Taurus)

Changes during the day

from 08:50	tithi Shukla-panchami
from 08:50	karana Bava
from 10:17	nakshatra Rohini
from 21:19	karana Balava
from 01:46 (08.04)	yoga Saubhagya

Sun and Moon

Dawn	05:06
Sunrise	05:44
Noon	12:31
Sunset	19:19
End of twilight	19:58
Moonrise	07:53
Moonset	none
Day length	13 h 34 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 08:50	from 10:17

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, Krittika (05:44–10:17) is good for root crops.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Rohini (10:17–19:19) is good for sowing.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 05:44–08:50: 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.

Chaitra Navaratri (spring), day 4
Kharmas

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 05:44–10:17

Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:44–08:50 Visha Yoga (weekday, tithi and nakshatra) 08:50–10:17

Anandadi: Prajapati 10:17–05:42 (08.04) Anandadi: Dhumra 05:44–10:17

Bhadra in heaven: 20:32 (06.04)–08:50; Bhadra Mukha 20:37–22:39 (06.04); Bhadra Puchha 07:37–08:50

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:21–05:03
Abhijit Muhurta	12:05–12:59
Vijaya Muhurta	14:48–15:42
Godhuli	19:19–19:40
Pradosha	19:19–21:24
Nishitha	00:10–00:51 (08.04)
Amrita Kalam	07:46–09:27

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	17:38–19:19
Yamaganda	12:32–14:14
Gulika Kalam	15:56–17:38
Dur Muhurta	17:31–18:25
Varjyam	03:27–05:09 (08.04)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 08:50–19:19

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 08:50–19:19
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 08:50–19:19
Bathing, washing hair	average 08:50–19:19

Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Krittika until 10:17, Rohini from 10:17; tithi Shukla-chaturti until 08:50, Shukla-panchami from 08:50; lagna Mina 05:44, Mesha 06:03, Vrishabha 06:59, Mithuna 08:33, Karka 11:03, Simha 14:03, Kanya 17:03

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Krittika (until 10:17) — consumption (a wasting disease); Rohini (from 10:17) — destruction of all misfortunes; Sunday — physical well-being.

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

Shukla-chaturti 05:44–08:50: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

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 05:44–10:17+1 Anandadi: Prajapati 10:17–05:42 (08.04)+1 Yoga Ayushman 05:44–01:46 (08.04)+1 Auspicious tithi 08:50–05:42 (08.04)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 10:17–05:42 (08.04)0 Kharmas0 Visha Yoga (weekday, tithi and nakshatra) 08:50–10:170 Vishti (Bhadra) 05:44–08:50−1 Anandadi: Dhumra 05:44–10:17−2 Rikta tithi 05:44–08:50−2 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:44–08:50

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

Panchanga at sunrise 05:44

Summary	Unfavourable day — Amrita Siddhi turned to poison
Month	Chaitra (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Chitrabhanu (No. 16) · Shaka 2104 · Vikram 2239 more
Period	Chaitra Navaratri (spring), day 5 · Kharmas
Festivals	Skanda Shashti

At sunrise 05:42

Tithi	5Shukla-panchami (Purna, Soma) · until 09:57 more
Nakshatra	Rohini, pada 4 (fixed, Prajapati (Brahma - Creator), Moon) · until 12:01 more
Yoga	Saubhagya (“good fortune, marital happiness”, auspicious) · until 01:54 (09.04) more
Karana	Balava (movable) · until 09:57 more
Vara	Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mina (Pisces), Moon: Vrishabha (Taurus)

Changes during the day

from 09:57	tithi Shukla-shashti
from 09:57	karana Kaulava
from 12:01	nakshatra Mrigashirsha
from 22:44	karana Taitila
from 01:54 (09.04)	yoga Shobhana

Sun and Moon

Dawn	05:03
Sunrise	05:42
Noon	12:31
Sunset	19:21
End of twilight	20:00
Moonrise	08:36
Moonset	00:09
Day length	13 h 39 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 09:57	from 12:01

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Rohini (05:42–12:01) is good for sowing.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Mrigashirsha (12:01–19:21) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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Festivals and periods

Navaratri, day 5: 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, 09:57–05:39 (09.04)
the tithi begins between sunrise and sunset

Chaitra Navaratri (spring), day 5
Kharmas

Muhurta

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day Ravi Yoga 12:01–05:39 (09.04)

Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 09:57–12:01 Hutashana Yoga 09:57–05:39 (09.04) Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 09:57–05:39 (09.04) Amrita Siddhi turned to poison 12:01–05:39 (09.04)

Anandadi: Vardhamana 05:42–12:01 Anandadi: Ananda 12:01–05:39 (09.04)

Gandanta (tithi): 09:32–10:23

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:19–05:00
Abhijit Muhurta	12:04–12:59
Vijaya Muhurta	14:48–15:43
Godhuli	19:21–19:42
Pradosha	19:21–21:25
Nishitha	00:10–00:51 (09.04)
Amrita Kalam	08:35–10:18, 04:40–06:25 (09.04)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	07:24–09:07
Yamaganda	10:49–12:32
Gulika Kalam	14:14–15:57
Dur Muhurta	12:59–13:54, 15:43–16:37
Varjyam	18:09–19:54

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 05:42–06:00, 06:55–09:57

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

Cutting hair, shaving	good 05:42–06:00, 06:55–09:57
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	good 05:42–06:00, 06:55–09:57
Bathing, washing hair	good 05:42–06:00, 06:55–13:59, 16:59–19:21

Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Rohini until 12:01, Mrigashirsha from 12:01; tithi Shukla-panchami until 09:57, Shukla-shashti from 09:57; lagna Mina 05:42, Mesha 06:00, Vrishabha 06:55, Mithuna 08:29, Karka 11:00, Simha 13:59, Kanya 16:59

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Rohini (until 12:01) — destruction of all misfortunes; Mrigashirsha (from 12:01) — abundance (well-being, prosperity); Monday — clear, bright complexion.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Unfavourable day · score S = +4

Strict prohibition: Amrita Siddhi turned to poison

+2 Ravi Yoga 12:01–05:39 (09.04)+1 Anandadi: Vardhamana 05:42–12:01+1 Auspicious nakshatra 05:42–12:01+1 Yoga Saubhagya 05:42–01:54 (09.04)+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 05:42–09:570 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 09:57–12:01 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Hutashana Yoga 09:57–05:39 (09.04) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Kharmas0 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 09:57–05:39 (09.04) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−3 Amrita Siddhi turned to poison 12:01–05:39 (09.04)

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 05:42

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Ravi Yoga, Auspicious nakshatra; cons: Yamaghanta, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
Month	Chaitra (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Chitrabhanu (No. 16) · Shaka 2104 · Vikram 2239 more
Period	Chaitra Navaratri (spring), day 6 · Kharmas
Festivals	Yamuna Chhath (Yamuna Jayanti)

At sunrise 05:39

Tithi	6Shukla-shashti (Nanda, Kartikeya) · until 11:39 more
Nakshatra	Mrigashirsha, pada 3 (soft, Soma (Chandra, Moon), Mars) · until 14:19 more
Yoga	Shobhana (“splendid, beautiful”, auspicious) · until 02:25 (10.04) more
Karana	Taitila (movable) · until 11:39 more
Vara	Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mina (Pisces), Moon: Mithuna (Gemini)

Changes during the day

from 11:39	tithi Shukla-saptami
from 11:39	karana Gara
from 14:19	nakshatra Ardra
from 00:40 (10.04)	karana Vanija
from 02:25 (10.04)	yoga Atiganda

Sun and Moon

Dawn	05:00
Sunrise	05:39
Noon	12:31
Sunset	19:23
End of twilight	20:02
Moonrise	09:25
Moonset	01:01
Day length	13 h 44 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 11:39	from 14:19

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Mrigashirsha (05:39–14:19) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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Festivals and periods

Navaratri, day 6: 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 09:57 (08.04)–11:39
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Chaitra Navaratri (spring), day 6
Kharmas

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 05:39–14:19 Dwipushkar Yoga 11:39–14:19

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:39–11:39 Hutashana Yoga 11:39–05:37 (10.04) Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 11:39–05:37 (10.04) Yamaghanta 14:19–05:37 (10.04)

Anandadi: Chara 14:19–05:37 (10.04) Anandadi: Rakshasa 05:39–14:19

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:17–04:58
Abhijit Muhurta	12:04–12:59
Vijaya Muhurta	14:49–15:44
Godhuli	19:23–19:44
Pradosha	19:23–21:26
Nishitha	00:10–00:51 (10.04)
Amrita Kalam	04:40–06:25

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	15:57–17:40
Yamaganda	09:05–10:48
Gulika Kalam	12:31–14:14
Dur Muhurta	08:24–09:19, 23:29–00:10 (10.04)
Varjyam	23:39–01:26 (10.04)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 05:39–05:56, 06:51–14:19, 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 05:39–05:56, 06:51–14:19, 16:55–19:23
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 05:39–05:56, 06:51–14:19, 16:55–19:23
Bathing, washing hair	average 05:39–05:56, 06:51–19:23

Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Mrigashirsha until 14:19, Ardra from 14:19; tithi Shukla-shashti until 11:39, Shukla-saptami from 11:39; lagna Mina 05:39, Mesha 05:56, Vrishabha 06:51, Mithuna 08:25, Karka 10:56, Simha 13:55, Kanya 16:55

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Mrigashirsha (until 14:19) — abundance (well-being, prosperity); Ardra (from 14:19) — sadness; Tuesday — harm to longevity.

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 05:39–14:19+1 Auspicious nakshatra 05:39–14:19+1 Yoga Shobhana 05:39–02:25 (10.04)+1 Auspicious tithi 11:39–05:37 (10.04)0 Anandadi: Chara 14:19–05:37 (10.04)0 Dwipushkar Yoga 11:39–14:190 Hutashana Yoga 11:39–05:37 (10.04) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Kharmas0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:39–11:39 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 11:39–05:37 (10.04) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 14:19–05:37 (10.04)−1 Anandadi: Rakshasa 05:39–14:19−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Yamaghanta 14:19–05:37 (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 05:39

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Auspicious weekday; cons: Fierce or sharp nakshatra, Anandadi: Musala
Month	Chaitra (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Chitrabhanu (No. 16) · Shaka 2104 · Vikram 2239 more
Period	Chaitra Navaratri (spring), day 7 · Kharmas

At sunrise 05:37

Tithi	7Shukla-saptami (Bhadra, Indra) · until 13:47 more
Nakshatra	Ardra, pada 3 (sharp, Rudra (Roaring, angry image of Shiva), Rahu) · until 17:00 more
Yoga	Atiganda (“great danger”, inauspicious) · until 03:11 (11.04) more
Karana	Vanija (movable) · until 13:47 more
Vara	Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mina (Pisces), Moon: Mithuna (Gemini)

Changes during the day

from 13:47	tithi Shukla-ashtami
from 13:47	karana Vishti
from 17:00	nakshatra Punarvasu
from 02:58 (11.04)	karana Bava
from 03:11 (11.04)	yoga Sukarma

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:58
Sunrise	05:37
Noon	12:30
Sunset	19:25
End of twilight	20:05
Moonrise	10:19
Moonset	01:45
Day length	13 h 48 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 13:47	from 17:00

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Punarvasu (17:00–19:25) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 13:47–19:25: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

Navaratri, day 7: Kalaratri · Durga

Navaratri day. Kalaratri — the most fearsome form of Durga, destroyer of darkness and fear.

Chaitra Navaratri (spring), day 7
Kharmas

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:37–13:47

Hutashana Yoga 13:47–05:34 (11.04) Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 13:47–05:34 (11.04)

Anandadi: Musala 05:37–17:00 Anandadi: Gada 17:00–05:34 (11.04)

Bhadra in heaven: 13:47–02:58 (11.04); Bhadra Puchha 15:46–17:05; Bhadra Mukha 17:05–19:17

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:15–04:56
Abhijit Muhurta	none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday
Vijaya Muhurta	14:49–15:44
Godhuli	19:25–19:46
Pradosha	19:25–21:27
Nishitha	00:10–00:50 (11.04)
Amrita Kalam	05:53–07:40

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	12:31–14:15
Yamaganda	07:20–09:04
Gulika Kalam	10:48–12:31
Dur Muhurta	12:03–12:59
Varjyam	none on this day

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 05:37–13:47

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 05:37–13:47
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 05:37–13:47
Bathing, washing hair	good 06:47–13:51

Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Ardra until 17:00, Punarvasu from 17:00; tithi Shukla-saptami until 13:47, Shukla-ashtami from 13:47; lagna Mina 05:37, Mesha 05:52, Vrishabha 06:47, Mithuna 08:21, Karka 10:52, Simha 13:51, Kanya 16:51

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Ardra (until 17:00) — sadness; Punarvasu (from 17:00) — strength of spirit (bravery, resilience); Wednesday — favour of the authorities.

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

Shukla-ashtami 13:47–19:25: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = −1

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

+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:37–13:47+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 05:37–13:470 Auspicious nakshatra 17:00–05:34 (11.04)0 Kharmas0 Ashtami 13:47–05:34 (11.04)−1 Hutashana Yoga 13:47–05:34 (11.04)−1 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 13:47–05:34 (11.04)−1 Vishti (Bhadra) 13:47–02:58 (11.04)−1 Anandadi: Musala 05:37–17:00−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 05:37–17:00

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

Panchanga at sunrise 05:37

Summary	Favourable day — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Anandadi: Siddhi; auspicious time — after 16:10
Month	Chaitra (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Chitrabhanu (No. 16) · Shaka 2104 · Vikram 2239 more
Period	Chaitra Navaratri (spring), day 8 · Kharmas
Festivals	Durga Ashtami of Chaitra Navaratri

At sunrise 05:34

Tithi	8Shukla-ashtami (Jaya, Vasus) · until 16:10 more
Nakshatra	Punarvasu, pada 2 (movable, Aditi, Jupiter) · until 19:55 more
Yoga	Sukarma (“good deed”, auspicious) · until 04:04 (12.04) more
Karana	Bava (movable) · until 16:10 more
Vara	Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mina (Pisces), Moon: Mithuna (Gemini)

Changes during the day

from 16:10	tithi Shukla-navami
from 16:10	karana Balava
from 19:55	nakshatra Pushya
from 04:04 (12.04)	yoga Dhriti
from 05:23 (12.04)	karana Kaulava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:55
Sunrise	05:34
Noon	12:30
Sunset	19:27
End of twilight	20:07
Moonrise	11:18
Moonset	02:22
Day length	13 h 53 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 16:10

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, Punarvasu (05:34–19:27) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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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 13:47 (10.04)–16:10
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Navaratri, day 8: Mahagauri · Durga

Navaratri day. Mahagauri — radiant white, she grants purification and peace.

Chaitra Navaratri (spring), day 8
Kharmas

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 05:34–19:55 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day Guru Pushya Yoga 19:55–05:32 (12.04) Ravi Yoga 19:55–05:32 (12.04)

Krakacha Yoga 05:34–16:10 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:34–16:10 Hutashana Yoga 16:10–05:32 (12.04) Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 16:10–05:32 (12.04) Amrita Siddhi turned to poison 19:55–05:32 (12.04)

Anandadi: Siddhi 05:34–19:55 Anandadi: Shubha 19:55–05:32 (12.04)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:13–04:54
Abhijit Muhurta	12:03–12:59
Vijaya Muhurta	14:50–15:45
Godhuli	19:27–19:48
Pradosha	19:27–21:28
Nishitha	00:09–00:50 (12.04)
Amrita Kalam	17:14–19:01

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	14:15–15:59
Yamaganda	05:34–07:18
Gulika Kalam	09:03–10:47
Dur Muhurta	10:12–11:08, 15:45–16:41
Varjyam	06:28–08:15, 04:53–06:41 (12.04)

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 05:34–16:10, 16:48–19:27

Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Punarvasu; tithi Shukla-ashtami until 16:10, Shukla-navami from 16:10; lagna Mina 05:34, Mesha 05:48, Vrishabha 06:43, Mithuna 08:17, Karka 10:48, Simha 13:47, Kanya 16:48

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Punarvasu — strength of spirit (bravery, resilience); Thursday — success.

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

Shukla-ashtami 05:34–16:10: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Shukla-navami 16:10–19:27: 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 begins after 16:10

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day+1 Anandadi: Siddhi 05:34–19:55+1 Auspicious nakshatra 05:34–19:55+1 Yoga Sukarma 05:34–04:04 (12.04)+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 05:34–19:550 Hutashana Yoga 16:10–05:32 (12.04) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Kharmas0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 16:10–05:32 (12.04) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:34–16:10 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Ashtami 05:34–16:10−3 Krakacha Yoga 05:34–16:10

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 05:34

Summary	Favourable day — Pushya, Ravi Yoga; auspicious time — after 18:35
Month	Chaitra (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Chitrabhanu (No. 16) · Shaka 2104 · Vikram 2239 more
Period	Chaitra Navaratri (spring), day 9 · Kharmas
Festivals	Rama Navami

At sunrise 05:32

Tithi	9Shukla-navami (Rikta, Serpent (Naga)) · until 18:35 more
Nakshatra	Pushya, pada 2 (light, Brhaspati, Saturn) · until 22:49 more
Yoga	Dhriti (“steadfastness, firmness”, auspicious) · until 04:54 (13.04) more
Karana	Kaulava (movable) · until 18:35 more
Vara	Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mina (Pisces), Moon: Karka (Cancer)

Changes during the day

from 18:35	tithi Shukla-dashami
from 18:35	karana Taitila
from 22:49	nakshatra Ashlesha
from 04:54 (13.04)	yoga Shula

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:52
Sunrise	05:32
Noon	12:30
Sunset	19:29
End of twilight	20:09
Moonrise	12:20
Moonset	02:53
Day length	13 h 57 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 18:35

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Pushya (05:32–19:29) 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), 11:07–13:54
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Navaratri, day 9: Siddhidatri · Durga

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

Chaitra Navaratri (spring), day 9
Kharmas

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga all day

Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:32–18:35 Hutashana Yoga 18:35–05:29 (13.04) Jwalamukhi Yoga 22:49–05:29 (13.04)

Anandadi: Utpata 05:32–22:49 Anandadi: Mrityu 22:49–05:29 (13.04)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:11–04:51
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	15:39–17:27

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	10:46–12:31
Yamaganda	16:00–17:45
Gulika Kalam	07:16–09:01
Dur Muhurta	08:19–09:15, 12:59–13:54
Varjyam	04:53–06:41

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 18:35–19:29

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

Cutting hair, shaving	good 18:35–19:29
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	good 18:35–19:29
Bathing, washing hair	good 18:35–19:29

Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Pushya; tithi Shukla-navami until 18:35, Shukla-dashami from 18:35; lagna Mina 05:32, Mesha 05:44, Vrishabha 06:39, Mithuna 08:13, Karka 10:44, Simha 13:43, Kanya 16:44

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Pushya — increase in wealth; Friday — universal respect.

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

Shukla-navami 05:32–18:35: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Favourable day · score S = +4

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

Auspicious time begins after 18:35

+2 Pushya 05:32–22:49+2 Ravi Yoga all day+1 Yoga Dhriti 05:32–04:54 (13.04)+1 Auspicious weekday0 Auspicious tithi 18:35–05:29 (13.04)0 Anandadi: Utpata 05:32–22:49 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Hutashana Yoga 18:35–05:29 (13.04) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Kharmas0 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:32–18:35 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−2 Rikta tithi 05:32–18:35

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 05:32

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Ravi Yoga, Anandadi: Manasa; cons: Fierce or sharp nakshatra, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
Month	Chaitra (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Chitrabhanu (No. 16) · Shaka 2104 · Vikram 2239 more
Period	Kharmas

At sunrise 05:29

Tithi	10Shukla-dashami (Purna, Dharma) · until 20:48 more
Nakshatra	Ashlesha, pada 1 (sharp, Naga - the lord of snakes (Sharpa), Mercury) · until 01:31 (14.04) more Gandamula
Yoga	Shula (“spear, sharp pain”, inauspicious) · until 05:31 (14.04) more
Karana	Taitila (movable) · until 07:44 more
Vara	Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mina (Pisces), Moon: Karka (Cancer)

Changes during the day

from 07:44	karana Gara
from 20:48	tithi Shukla-ekadashi
from 20:48	karana Vanija
from 01:31 (14.04)	nakshatra Magha

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:50
Sunrise	05:29
Noon	12:30
Sunset	19:32
End of twilight	20:11
Moonrise	13:25
Moonset	03:19
Day length	14 h 02 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise

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Festivals and periods

Kharmas

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 05:29–01:31 (14.04)

Jwalamukhi Yoga 05:29–20:48 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:29–20:48 Hutashana Yoga 20:48–05:27 (14.04)

Anandadi: Manasa 05:29–01:31 (14.04) Anandadi: Padma 01:31–05:27 (14.04)

Gandanta (nakshatra): 18:52–08:08 (14.04)
Gandanta (tithi): 20:22–21:14
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Ashlesha

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:09–04:49
Abhijit Muhurta	12:02–12:58
Vijaya Muhurta	14:51–15:47
Godhuli	19:32–19:51
Pradosha	19:32–21:31
Nishitha	00:09–00:49 (14.04)
Amrita Kalam	23:44–01:31 (14.04)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	09:00–10:45
Yamaganda	14:16–16:01
Gulika Kalam	05:29–07:14
Dur Muhurta	05:29–06:25, 06:25–07:21
Varjyam	13:04–14:50

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 06:35–13:39, 16:40–19:32

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 06:35–13:39, 16:40–19:32
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 06:35–13:39, 16:40–19:32
Bathing, washing hair	average 06:35–13:39, 16:40–19:32

Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Ashlesha; tithi Shukla-dashami; lagna Mina 05:29, Mesha 05:40, Vrishabha 06:35, Mithuna 08:09, Karka 10:40, Simha 13:39, Kanya 16:40

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Ashlesha — physical affliction (suffering); Saturday — decline of physical strength.

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 05:29–01:31 (14.04)+1 Anandadi: Manasa 05:29–01:31 (14.04)+1 Auspicious tithi 05:29–20:480 Jwalamukhi Yoga 05:29–20:48 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Kharmas0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:29–20:48 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Yoga Shula 05:29–06:57−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 05:29–01:31 (14.04)

Panchanga at sunrise 05:29

Summary	Unfavourable day — Yamaghanta, 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	Chitrabhanu (No. 16) · Shaka 2104 · Vikram 2239 more
Period	Kharmas
Festivals	Kamada Ekadashi

At sunrise 05:27

Tithi	11Shukla-ekadashi (Nanda, Rudra) · until 22:39 more
Nakshatra	Magha, pada 1 (fierce, Pitris or Pitars - ancestors of the clan, forefathers, Ketu) · until 03:49 (15.04) more Gandamula
Yoga	Shula (“spear, sharp pain”, inauspicious) · until 05:31 more
Karana	Vanija (movable) · until 09:47 more
Vara	Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mina (Pisces), Moon: Simha (Leo)

Changes during the day

from 05:31	yoga Ganda
from 09:47	karana Vishti
from 22:39	tithi Shukla-dvadashi
from 22:39	karana Bava
from 03:49 (15.04)	nakshatra Purva-Phalguni

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:47
Sunrise	05:27
Noon	12:29
Sunset	19:34
End of twilight	20:13
Moonrise	14:32
Moonset	03:42
Day length	14 h 06 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Magha (05:27–19:34) is good for sowing, for root crops.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 09:47–19:34: 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 20:48 (13.04)–22:39
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Parana (breaking the fast): 05:24–08:14 (15.04)

Kharmas

Muhurta

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:27–22:39 Yamaghanta 05:27–03:49 (15.04) Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 22:39–05:24 (15.04) Hutashana Yoga 22:39–05:24 (15.04) Krakacha Yoga 22:39–05:24 (15.04)

Anandadi: Chhatra 03:49–05:24 (15.04) Anandadi: Mudgara 05:27–03:49 (15.04)

Bhadra on earth: 09:47–22:39; Bhadra Puchha 14:53–16:11; Bhadra Mukha 16:11–18:20
Gandanta (nakshatra): 18:52 (13.04)–08:08
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Magha

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:07–04:47
Abhijit Muhurta	12:02–12:58
Vijaya Muhurta	14:51–15:48
Godhuli	19:34–19:53
Pradosha	19:34–21:32
Nishitha	00:09–00:49 (15.04)
Amrita Kalam	01:11–02:57 (15.04)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	17:48–19:34
Yamaganda	12:30–14:16
Gulika Kalam	16:02–17:48
Dur Muhurta	17:41–18:37
Varjyam	14:40–16:25

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 06:31–09:47

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 06:31–09:47
Cutting fingernails	bad throughout the daytime
Cutting toenails	average 06:31–09:47
Bathing, washing hair	average 06:31–13:35, 16:36–19:34

Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Magha; tithi Shukla-ekadashi; lagna Mina 05:27, Mesha 05:36, Vrishabha 06:31, Mithuna 08:06, Karka 10:36, Simha 13:35, Kanya 16:36

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Magha — loss of property; Sunday — physical well-being.

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

Bhadra on earth 09:47–19:34: no shaving or haircuts during Vishti Karana (according to the Muhurta Chintamani, Bhadra does harm when it is on earth; in heaven and in the netherworld its influence on earth is weak).

Cautions:

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.

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Unfavourable day · score S = −10

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

Avoid starting important matters: Bhadra on earth

+1 Auspicious tithi 05:27–22:390 Kharmas0 Yoga Ganda 05:31–07:57−1 Anandadi: Mudgara 05:27–03:49 (15.04)−1 Gandanta 05:27–08:08−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 05:27–03:49 (15.04)−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:27–22:39−3 Bhadra on earth 09:47–22:39−3 Yamaghanta 05:27–03:49 (15.04)

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 05:27

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Anandadi: Dhwaja, Auspicious weekday; cons: Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi), Fierce or sharp nakshatra
Month	Chaitra (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Chitrabhanu (No. 16) · Shaka 2104 · Vikram 2239 more
Period	Kharmas

At sunrise 05:24

Tithi	12Shukla-dvadashi (Bhadra, Sun (Ravi)) · until 23:58 more
Nakshatra	Purva-Phalguni, pada 1 (fierce, Bhaga (Share, Distributor) - god of wealth and family, Venus) · until 05:37 (16.04) more
Yoga	Ganda (“danger, knot”, inauspicious) · until 05:49 more
Karana	Bava (movable) · until 11:22 more
Vara	Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mina (Pisces), Moon: Simha (Leo)

Changes during the day

from 05:49	yoga Vriddhi
from 11:22	karana Balava
from 23:58	tithi Shukla-triodashi
from 23:58	karana Kaulava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:44
Sunrise	05:24
Noon	12:29
Sunset	19:36
End of twilight	20:16
Moonrise	15:41
Moonset	04:03
Day length	14 h 11 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise

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 (05:24–19:36) is good for root crops.

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Festivals and periods

Kharmas

Muhurta

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:24–23:58

Anandadi: Dhwaja all day

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:05–04:45
Abhijit Muhurta	12:01–12:58
Vijaya Muhurta	14:52–15:49
Godhuli	19:36–19:55
Pradosha	19:36–21:33
Nishitha	00:09–00:48 (16.04)
Amrita Kalam	22:44–00:27 (16.04)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	07:11–08:57
Yamaganda	10:43–12:30
Gulika Kalam	14:16–16:03
Dur Muhurta	12:58–13:55, 15:49–16:45
Varjyam	12:25–14:08

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 06:27–13:31, 16:32–19:36

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 06:27–13:31, 16:32–19:36
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 06:27–13:31, 16:32–19:36
Bathing, washing hair	average 06:27–13:31, 16:32–19:36

Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Purva-Phalguni; tithi Shukla-dvadashi; lagna Mina 05:24, Mesha 05:32, Vrishabha 06:27, Mithuna 08:02, Karka 10:32, Simha 13:31, Kanya 16:32, Tula 19:32

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Purva-Phalguni — ill health; Monday — clear, bright complexion.

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = 0

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

+1 Anandadi: Dhwaja all day+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Yoga Vriddhi 05:49–05:22 (16.04)0 Kharmas−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra all day−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:24–23:58

Panchanga at sunrise 05:24

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	Chitrabhanu (No. 16) · Shaka 2104 · Vikram 2239 more
Period	Kharmas
Festivals	Mesha Sankranti (Vaisakhi, Vishu) · Bhauma Pradosha · Mahavir Jayanti

At sunrise 05:22

Tithi	13Shukla-triodashi (Jaya, God of Love) · until 00:42 (17.04) more
Nakshatra	Purva-Phalguni, pada 4 (fierce, Bhaga (Share, Distributor) - god of wealth and family, Venus) · until 05:37 more
Yoga	Vriddhi (“growth, increase”, auspicious) · until 05:42 more
Karana	Kaulava (movable) · until 12:25 more
Vara	Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mina (Pisces), Moon: Simha (Leo)

Changes during the day

from 05:37	nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni
from 05:42	yoga Dhruva
from 12:25	karana Taitila
from 00:42 (17.04)	tithi Shukla-chaturdashi
from 00:42 (17.04)	karana Gara
from 05:07 (17.04)	yoga Vyaghata

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:42
Sunrise	05:22
Noon	12:29
Sunset	19:38
End of twilight	20:18
Moonrise	16:51
Moonset	04:24
Day length	14 h 15 min

Sky

Mesha Sankranti	06:44 — the Sun enters Mesha (Aries)

Gardener’s calendar

tasks at sunrise: good — 1, average — 6, bad — 6

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

task	at sunrise	from 05:37

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, Purva-Phalguni (05:22–05:37) is good for root crops.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Phalguni (05:37–19:38) 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, 05:22–10:44
on the day the Sun enters the sign

Bhauma Pradosha · Shiva

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

Rule: pradosha vyapini: 3 muhurtas after sunset, 19:38–21:34
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Mahavir Jayanti · Mahavira

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

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 23:58 (15.04)–00:42 (17.04)
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Kharmas

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:22–00:42 (17.04) Ravi Yoga 05:37–06:44

Anandadi: Prajapati 05:37–05:19 (17.04) Anandadi: Dhumra 05:22–05:37

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:04–04:43
Abhijit Muhurta	12:01–12:58
Vijaya Muhurta	14:52–15:49
Godhuli	19:38–19:57
Pradosha	19:38–21:34
Nishitha	00:09–00:48 (17.04)
Amrita Kalam	23:16–00:56 (17.04)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	16:04–17:51
Yamaganda	08:56–10:43
Gulika Kalam	12:30–14:17
Dur Muhurta	08:13–09:10, 23:30–00:09 (17.04)
Varjyam	13:10–14:51

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 05:37–19:38

Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Purva-Phalguni until 05:37, Uttara-Phalguni from 05:37; tithi Shukla-triodashi; lagna Mina 05:22, Mesha 05:28, Vrishabha 06:23, 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 05:37) — ill health; Uttara-Phalguni (from 05:37) — destruction of all diseases; Tuesday — harm to longevity.

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

Sankranti at 06:44 — 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 = +3

Avoid starting important matters: Sankranti day

+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:22–00:42 (17.04)+1 Anandadi: Prajapati 05:37–05:19 (17.04)+1 Yoga Vriddhi 05:22–05:42+1 Auspicious tithi 05:22–00:42 (17.04)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 05:37–05:19 (17.04)0 Ravi Yoga 05:37–06:440 Kharmas0 Anandadi: Dhumra 05:22–05:37−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Sankranti day−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 05:22–05:37

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 05:22

Summary	Favourable day — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Ravi Yoga; auspicious time — after 08:34
Month	Chaitra (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Chitrabhanu (No. 16) · Shaka 2104 · Vikram 2239 more

At sunrise 05:19

Tithi	14Shukla-chaturdashi (Rikta, Kali) · until 00:50 (18.04) more
Nakshatra	Uttara-Phalguni, pada 4 (fixed, Aryaman (Lord of Hospitality), Sun) · until 06:49 more
Yoga	Vyaghata (“crushing blow”, inauspicious) · until 04:04 (18.04) more
Karana	Gara (movable) · until 12:50 more
Vara	Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mesha (Aries), Moon: Kanya (Virgo)

Changes during the day

from 06:49	nakshatra Hasta
from 12:50	karana Vanija
from 00:50 (18.04)	tithi Purnima
from 00:50 (18.04)	karana Vishti
from 04:04 (18.04)	yoga Harshana

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:39
Sunrise	05:19
Noon	12:29
Sunset	19:40
End of twilight	20:20
Moonrise	18:04
Moonset	04:45
Day length	14 h 20 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 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, Uttara-Phalguni (05:19–06:49) is good for sowing.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Hasta (06:49–19:40) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Shukla-chaturdashi 05:19–19:40: according to the Kalaprakashika, ploughing on Chaturdashi puts the owner’s life in danger.

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Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 06:49–05:17 (18.04) Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 06:49–05:17 (18.04)

Anandadi: Vardhamana 05:19–06:49 Anandadi: Ananda 06:49–05:17 (18.04)

Bhadra in the netherworld: 00:50–12:40 (18.04); Bhadra Puchha 08:29–09:40 (18.04); Bhadra Mukha 09:40–11:37 (18.04)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:02–04:40
Abhijit Muhurta	none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday
Vijaya Muhurta	14:53–15:50
Godhuli	19:40–19:59
Pradosha	19:40–21:35
Nishitha	00:09–00:47 (18.04)
Amrita Kalam	01:18–02:56 (18.04)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	12:29–14:17
Yamaganda	07:07–08:54
Gulika Kalam	10:42–12:29
Dur Muhurta	12:01–12:58
Varjyam	15:27–17:05

Haircut and shaving

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

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

Cutting hair, shaving	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Bathing, washing hair	average throughout the daytime

Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni until 06:49, Hasta from 06:49; tithi Shukla-chaturdashi; lagna Mina 05:19, Mesha 05:24, 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 06:49) — destruction of all diseases; Hasta (from 06:49) — imparting radiance (to the person); Wednesday — favour of the authorities.

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

Shukla-chaturdashi 05:19–19:40: 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

Favourable day · score S = +4

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

Auspicious time begins after 08:34

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 06:49–05:17 (18.04)+2 Ravi Yoga 06:49–05:17 (18.04)+1 Anandadi: Ananda 06:49–05:17 (18.04)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 05:19–06:49+1 Auspicious weekday−1 Yoga Vyaghata 05:19–08:34−1 Eclipse nearby−2 Rikta tithi 05:19–00:50 (18.04)

Panchanga at sunrise 05:19

Summary	Unfavourable day — Eclipse, Vishti (Bhadra)
Month	Chaitra (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Chitrabhanu (No. 16) · Shaka 2104 · Vikram 2239 more
Festivals	Hanuman Jayanti · Chaitra Purnima (Chitra Pournami) · Lunar eclipse, partial (fully visible)

At sunrise 05:17

Tithi	15Purnima (Purna, Vishvedevas) · until 00:23 (19.04) more
Nakshatra	Hasta, pada 4 (light, Savitar (Animating, Awakening), Moon) · until 07:27 more
Yoga	Harshana (“delighting”, auspicious) · until 02:34 (19.04) more
Karana	Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 12:40 more
Vara	Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mesha (Aries), Moon: Kanya (Virgo)

Changes during the day

from 07:27	nakshatra Chitra
from 12:40	karana Bava
from 00:23 (19.04)	tithi Krishna-pratipat
from 00:23 (19.04)	karana Balava
from 02:34 (19.04)	yoga Vajra

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:36
Sunrise	05:17
Noon	12:29
Sunset	19:42
End of twilight	20:22
Moonrise	19:18
Moonset	05:07
Day length	14 h 24 min

Sky

Lunar eclipse, partial	greatest eclipse 00:13 (19.04), magnitude 0.189
Phases	Penumbral eclipse begins 21:52 Partial eclipse begins 23:24 Partial eclipse ends 01:02 (19.04) Penumbral eclipse ends 02:34 (19.04)
Visibility	fully visible: 23:24–01:02 (19.04), maximum eclipse here 00:13 (19.04), magnitude 0.189
Sutak	14:24–01:02 (19.04)

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 07:27

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, Hasta (05:17–07:27) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Chitra (07:27–19:42) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 05:17–12:40: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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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 00:50–00:23 (19.04)
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Chaitra Purnima (Chitra Pournami) · Chandra (the Moon)

The full moon of the month of Chaitra. A holy bath is taken and charity is given; in North India, Hanuman Jayanti is celebrated on this day.

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 00:50–00:23 (19.04)
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 05:17–07:27 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:17–00:23 (19.04)

Anandadi: Chara 07:27–05:14 (19.04) Anandadi: Rakshasa 05:17–07:27

Bhadra in the netherworld: 00:50–12:40; Bhadra Puchha 08:29–09:40; Bhadra Mukha 09:40–11:37
Gandanta (tithi): 23:59–00:46 (19.04)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	04:00–04:38
Abhijit Muhurta	12:00–12:58
Vijaya Muhurta	14:53–15:51
Godhuli	19:42–20:01
Pradosha	19:42–21:36
Nishitha	00:09–00:47 (19.04)
Amrita Kalam	01:06–02:43 (19.04)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	14:17–16:05
Yamaganda	05:17–07:05
Gulika Kalam	08:53–10:41
Dur Muhurta	10:05–11:03, 15:51–16:49
Varjyam	15:29–17:05

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 06:16–13:19, 16:20–19:42

Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Hasta until 07:27, Chitra from 07:27; tithi Purnima; lagna Mina 05:17, Mesha 05:20, Vrishabha 06:16, 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 07:27) — imparting radiance (to the person); Chitra (from 07:27) — improvement of well-being; Thursday — success.

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 (14:24–19:42).
Purnima 05:17–19:42: 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 = +1

Strict prohibition: Eclipse

+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:17–00:23 (19.04)+1 Anandadi: Chara 07:27–05:14 (19.04)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 05:17–07:27+1 Yoga Harshana 05:17–02:34 (19.04)+1 Auspicious weekday0 Ravi Yoga 05:17–07:270 Anandadi: Rakshasa 05:17–07:27−2 Vishti (Bhadra) 05:17–12:40−3 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 05:17

Summary	Favourable day — Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Auspicious nakshatra; auspicious time — until 07:32
Month	Chaitra (amanta) · Vaishakha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Chitrabhanu (No. 16) · Shaka 2104 · Vikram 2239 more
Festivals	Lunar eclipse, partial (fully visible)

At sunrise 05:14

Tithi	1Krishna-pratipat (Nanda, Brahma) · until 23:24 more
Nakshatra	Chitra, pada 4 (soft, Tvashtri (Heavenly Architect) or Vishwakarma (Vastu God), Mars) · until 07:32 more
Yoga	Vajra (“diamond, thunderbolt”, inauspicious) · until 00:40 (20.04) more
Karana	Balava (movable) · until 11:57 more
Vara	Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mesha (Aries), Moon: Tula (Libra)

Changes during the day

from 07:32	nakshatra Swati
from 11:57	karana Kaulava
from 23:24	tithi Krishna-dvitya
from 23:24	karana Taitila
from 00:40 (20.04)	yoga Siddhi

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:34
Sunrise	05:14
Noon	12:28
Sunset	19:44
End of twilight	20:25
Moonrise	20:33
Moonset	05:32
Day length	14 h 29 min

Sky

Full moon (Purnima)	00:23
Lunar eclipse, partial	greatest eclipse 00:13, magnitude 0.189
Phases	Penumbral eclipse begins 21:52 (18.04) Partial eclipse begins 23:24 (18.04) Partial eclipse ends 01:02 Penumbral eclipse ends 02:34
Visibility	fully visible: 23:24 (18.04)–01:02, maximum eclipse here 00:13, magnitude 0.189

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	from 07:32

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Chitra (05:14–07:32) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Swati (07:32–19:44) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:14–23:24

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 23:24–05:12 (20.04)

Anandadi: Musala 05:14–07:32 Anandadi: Gada 07:32–05:12 (20.04)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:58–04:36
Abhijit Muhurta	12:00–12:58
Vijaya Muhurta	14:54–15:52
Godhuli	19:44–20:03
Pradosha	19:44–21:37
Nishitha	00:09–00:47 (20.04)
Amrita Kalam	22:28–00:02 (20.04)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	10:40–12:29
Yamaganda	16:06–17:55
Gulika Kalam	07:03–08:52
Dur Muhurta	08:08–09:06, 12:58–13:56
Varjyam	13:02–14:36

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average throughout the daytime

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average throughout the daytime
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average throughout the daytime
Bathing, washing hair	good 06:12–13:15, 16:16–19:44

Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Chitra until 07:32, Swati from 07:32; tithi Krishna-pratipat; lagna Mina 05:14, Mesha 05:16, Vrishabha 06:12, 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 07:32) — improvement of well-being; Swati (from 07:32) — relief from all suffering; Friday — universal respect.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Favourable day · score S = +3

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

Auspicious time ends by 07:32

+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:14–23:24+1 Auspicious nakshatra 05:14–07:32+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 05:14–23:24−1 Anandadi: Gada 07:32–05:12 (20.04)−1 Eclipse nearby

Panchanga at sunrise 05:14

Summary	Favourable day — Yoga Siddhi, Anandadi: Shubha
Month	Chaitra (amanta) · Vaishakha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Chitrabhanu (No. 16) · Shaka 2104 · Vikram 2239 more

At sunrise 05:12

Tithi	2Krishna-dvitya (Bhadra, Vidhatr) · until 22:00 more
Nakshatra	Swati, pada 4 (movable, Waiu (Wind), Rahu) · until 07:07 more
Yoga	Siddhi (“success, accomplishment”, auspicious) · until 22:25 more
Karana	Taitila (movable) · until 10:45 more
Vara	Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mesha (Aries), Moon: Tula (Libra)

Changes during the day

from 07:07	nakshatra Vishakha
from 10:45	karana Gara
from 22:00	tithi Krishna-tritya
from 22:00	karana Vanija
from 22:25	yoga Vyatipata

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:31
Sunrise	05:12
Noon	12:28
Sunset	19:46
End of twilight	20:27
Moonrise	21:46
Moonset	06:02
Day length	14 h 33 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 07:07

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 (05:12–07:07) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Vishakha (07:07–19:46) is good for sowing, for root crops.

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Muhurta

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 05:12–07:07 Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 05:12–07:07 Tripushkar Yoga 07:07–22:00

Anandadi: Siddhi 05:12–07:07 Anandadi: Shubha 07:07–05:09 (21.04)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:56–04:34
Abhijit Muhurta	12:00–12:58
Vijaya Muhurta	14:54–15:53
Godhuli	19:46–20:04
Pradosha	19:46–21:38
Nishitha	00:09–00:46 (21.04)
Amrita Kalam	21:48–23:21

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	08:50–10:40
Yamaganda	14:18–16:07
Gulika Kalam	05:12–07:01
Dur Muhurta	05:12–06:10, 06:10–07:08
Varjyam	12:31–14:04

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 06:08–07:07

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 06:08–07:07
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 06:08–07:07
Bathing, washing hair	average 05:12–13:11, 16:12–19:46

Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Swati until 07:07, Vishakha from 07:07; tithi Krishna-dvitya; lagna Mesha 05:12, Vrishabha 06:08, 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 07:07) — relief from all suffering; Vishakha (from 07:07) — loss of money; 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

Favourable day · score S = +4

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

+2 Yoga Siddhi 05:12–22:25+1 Anandadi: Shubha 07:07–05:09 (21.04)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 05:12–07:07+1 Auspicious tithi 05:12–22:000 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 05:12–07:070 Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 05:12–07:070 Tripushkar Yoga 07:07–22:00−1 Eclipse nearby−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)

Panchanga at sunrise 05:12

Summary	Unfavourable day — Anandadi: Mrityu, Vyatipata
Month	Chaitra (amanta) · Vaishakha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Chitrabhanu (No. 16) · Shaka 2104 · Vikram 2239 more
Festivals	Sankashti Chaturthi (Vikata)

At sunrise 05:09

Tithi	3Krishna-tritya (Jaya, Vishnu) · until 20:14 more
Nakshatra	Vishakha, pada 4 (mixed, Indra and Agni, Jupiter) · until 06:18 more
Yoga	Vyatipata (“calamity, downfall”, inauspicious) · until 19:54 more
Karana	Vanija (movable) · until 09:09 more
Vara	Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mesha (Aries), Moon: Vrischika (Scorpio)

Changes during the day

from 06:18	nakshatra Anuradha
from 09:09	karana Vishti
from 19:54	yoga Variyana
from 20:14	tithi Krishna-chaturti
from 20:14	karana Bava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:28
Sunrise	05:09
Noon	12:28
Sunset	19:48
End of twilight	20:29
Moonrise	22:56
Moonset	06:39
Day length	14 h 38 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	from 06:18

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Vishakha (05:09–06:18) is good for sowing, for root crops.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Anuradha (06:18–19:48) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 09:09–19:48: 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, 22:56
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Muhurta

Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 20:14–05:07 (22.04)

Anandadi: Utpata 05:09–06:18 Anandadi: Mrityu 06:18–05:07 (22.04)

Bhadra in heaven: 09:09–20:14; Bhadra Puchha 16:21–17:28; Bhadra Mukha 17:28–19:19

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:54–04:32
Abhijit Muhurta	11:59–12:58
Vijaya Muhurta	14:55–15:54
Godhuli	19:48–20:06
Pradosha	19:48–21:40
Nishitha	00:09–00:46 (22.04)
Amrita Kalam	19:16–20:47

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	17:58–19:48
Yamaganda	12:29–14:18
Gulika Kalam	16:08–17:58
Dur Muhurta	17:51–18:49
Varjyam	10:07–11:38

Haircut and shaving

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

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

Cutting hair, shaving	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Bathing, washing hair	average 06:04–19:48

Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Vishakha until 06:18, Anuradha from 06:18; tithi Krishna-tritya; lagna Mesha 05:09, Vrishabha 06:04, Mithuna 07:38, Karka 10:08, Simha 13:08, Kanya 16:08, Tula 19:08

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Vishakha (until 06:18) — loss of money; Anuradha (from 06:18) — loss of money. In general Anuradha is favourable, but not for the very first shaving, cutting or trimming of hair (“vapanam”); Sunday — physical well-being.

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

Vyatipata 05:09–19:48: 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

Unfavourable day · score S = −6

Strict prohibition: Anandadi: Mrityu

Avoid starting important matters: Vyatipata

+1 Auspicious tithi 05:09–20:14+1 Auspicious nakshatra 06:18–05:07 (22.04)−2 Vishti (Bhadra) 09:09–20:14−3 Anandadi: Mrityu 06:18–05:07 (22.04)−3 Vyatipata 05:09–19:54

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

Panchanga at sunrise 05:09

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Anandadi: Padma, Auspicious nakshatra; cons: Rikta tithi, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
Month	Chaitra (amanta) · Vaishakha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Chitrabhanu (No. 16) · Shaka 2104 · Vikram 2239 more

At sunrise 05:07

Tithi	4Krishna-chaturti (Rikta, Yama) · until 18:14 more
Nakshatra	Anuradha, pada 4 (soft, Mitra (Friend), Saturn) · until 05:10 more
Yoga	Variyana (“excellent, best”, auspicious) · until 17:09 more
Karana	Bava (movable) · until 07:16 more
Vara	Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mesha (Aries), Moon: Vrischika (Scorpio)

Changes during the day

from 05:10	nakshatra Jyestha
from 07:16	karana Balava
from 17:09	yoga Parigha
from 18:14	tithi Krishna-panchami
from 18:14	karana Kaulava
from 03:50 (23.04)	nakshatra Mula

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:26
Sunrise	05:07
Noon	12:28
Sunset	19:50
End of twilight	20:32
Moonrise	23:59
Moonset	07:25
Day length	14 h 42 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 05:10	from 18:14

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Anuradha (05:07–05:10) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Jyestha (05:10–19:50) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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Muhurta

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 05:07–05:10

Anandadi: Manasa 05:07–05:10 Anandadi: Padma 05:10–03:50 (23.04) Anandadi: Lumbaka 03:50–05:05 (23.04)

Gandanta (nakshatra): 22:11–09:28 (23.04)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:53–04:30
Abhijit Muhurta	11:59–12:58
Vijaya Muhurta	14:56–15:54
Godhuli	19:50–20:08
Pradosha	19:50–21:41
Nishitha	00:09–00:46 (23.04)
Amrita Kalam	19:31–21:02

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	06:57–08:48
Yamaganda	10:38–12:28
Gulika Kalam	14:19–16:09
Dur Muhurta	12:58–13:57, 15:54–16:53
Varjyam	10:28–11:58

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 18:14–19:50

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 18:14–19:50
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 18:14–19:50
Bathing, washing hair	average 06:00–13:04, 16:04–19:50

Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Anuradha until 05:10, Jyestha from 05:10; tithi Krishna-chaturti until 18:14, Krishna-panchami from 18:14; lagna Mesha 05:07, Vrishabha 06:00, Mithuna 07:34, Karka 10:04, Simha 13:04, Kanya 16:04, Tula 19:05

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Anuradha (until 05:10) — loss of money. In general Anuradha is favourable, but not for the very first shaving, cutting or trimming of hair (“vapanam”); Jyestha (from 05:10) — loss (reduction) of landed property (real estate); Monday — clear, bright complexion.

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

Krishna-chaturti 05:07–18:14: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = +1

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

+1 Anandadi: Padma 05:10–03:50 (23.04)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 05:07–05:10+1 Yoga Variyana 05:07–17:09+1 Auspicious weekday0 Auspicious tithi 18:14–05:05 (23.04)0 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 05:07–05:100 Yoga Parigha 17:09–03:43 (23.04)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 05:10–03:50 (23.04)−2 Rikta tithi 05:07–18:14

Panchanga at sunrise 05:07

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Fierce or sharp nakshatra
Month	Chaitra (amanta) · Vaishakha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Chitrabhanu (No. 16) · Shaka 2104 · Vikram 2239 more

At sunrise 05:05

Tithi	5Krishna-panchami (Purna, Soma) · until 16:02 more
Nakshatra	Mula, pada 1 (sharp, Nirriti (Goddess of Destruction or Alakshmi), Ketu) · until 02:21 (24.04) more Gandamula
Yoga	Parigha (“bolt, barrier”, inauspicious) · until 14:17 more
Karana	Kaulava (movable) · until 05:09 more
Vara	Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mesha (Aries), Moon: Dhanu (Sagittarius)

Changes during the day

from 05:09	karana Taitila
from 14:17	yoga Shiva
from 16:02	tithi Krishna-shashti
from 16:02	karana Gara
from 02:21 (24.04)	nakshatra Purva-Ashadha
from 02:55 (24.04)	karana Vanija

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:23
Sunrise	05:05
Noon	12:28
Sunset	19:52
End of twilight	20:34
Moonrise	none
Moonset	08:20
Day length	14 h 47 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 16:02

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Mula (05:05–19:52) is good for sowing, for root crops.

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Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 02:21–05:02 (24.04)

Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:05–16:02 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 16:02–05:02 (24.04)

Anandadi: Chhatra 05:05–02:21 (24.04) Anandadi: Mitra 02:21–05:02 (24.04)

Gandanta (nakshatra): 22:11 (22.04)–09:28
Gandanta (tithi): 15:41–16:24
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Mula

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:51–04:28
Abhijit Muhurta	11:59–12:58
Vijaya Muhurta	14:56–15:55
Godhuli	19:52–20:10
Pradosha	19:52–21:42
Nishitha	00:09–00:45 (24.04)
Amrita Kalam	20:21–21:51

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	16:10–18:01
Yamaganda	08:46–10:37
Gulika Kalam	12:28–14:19
Dur Muhurta	08:02–09:01, 23:32–00:09 (24.04)
Varjyam	00:51–02:21 (24.04)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 05:56–13:00

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 05:56–13:00
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 05:56–13:00
Bathing, washing hair	average 05:56–13:00

Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Mula; tithi Krishna-panchami until 16:02, Krishna-shashti from 16:02; lagna Mesha 05:05, Vrishabha 05:56, Mithuna 07:30, 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; Tuesday — harm to longevity.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −3

+1 Anandadi: Chhatra 05:05–02:21 (24.04)+1 Auspicious tithi 05:05–16:020 Yoga Shiva 14:17–05:02 (24.04)0 Surya Dagdha tithi 16:02–05:02 (24.04)−1 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 16:02–05:02 (24.04)−1 Gandanta 05:05–09:28−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 05:05–02:21 (24.04)−2 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:05–16:02

Panchanga at sunrise 05:05

Summary	Favourable day — Ravi Yoga, Yoga Siddha; auspicious time — after 13:46
Month	Chaitra (amanta) · Vaishakha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Chitrabhanu (No. 16) · Shaka 2104 · Vikram 2239 more

At sunrise 05:02

Tithi	6Krishna-shashti (Nanda, Kartikeya) · until 13:46 more
Nakshatra	Purva-Ashadha, pada 1 (fierce, Varuna, Venus) · until 00:49 (25.04) more
Yoga	Shiva (“auspicious, benevolent”, auspicious) · until 11:20 more
Karana	Vanija (movable) · until 13:46 more
Vara	Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mesha (Aries), Moon: Dhanu (Sagittarius)

Changes during the day

from 11:20	yoga Siddha
from 13:46	tithi Krishna-saptami
from 13:46	karana Vishti
from 00:37 (25.04)	karana Bava
from 00:49 (25.04)	nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:20
Sunrise	05:02
Noon	12:27
Sunset	19:54
End of twilight	20:36
Moonrise	00:53
Moonset	09:26
Day length	14 h 51 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 13:46

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, Purva-Ashadha (05:02–19:54) is good for root crops.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 13:46–19:54: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 05:02–00:49 (25.04) Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 13:46–05:00 (25.04)

Anandadi: Shrivatsa 05:02–00:49 (25.04) Anandadi: Vajra 00:49–05:00 (25.04)

Bhadra in the netherworld: 13:46–00:37 (25.04); Bhadra Puchha 18:07–19:12; Bhadra Mukha 19:12–21:00
Surya Dagdha tithi: Krishna-shashti

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:49–04:26
Abhijit Muhurta	none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday
Vijaya Muhurta	14:57–15:56
Godhuli	19:54–20:12
Pradosha	19:54–21:43
Nishitha	00:09–00:45 (25.04)
Amrita Kalam	20:20–21:49

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	12:28–14:19
Yamaganda	06:54–08:45
Gulika Kalam	10:37–12:28
Dur Muhurta	11:58–12:58
Varjyam	11:20–12:50

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 05:52–12:56, 13:46–19:54

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 05:52–12:56, 13:46–19:54
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 05:52–12:56, 13:46–19:54
Bathing, washing hair	good 05:52–12:56, 15:56–19:54

Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Purva-Ashadha; tithi Krishna-shashti until 13:46, Krishna-saptami from 13:46; lagna Mesha 05:02, Vrishabha 05:52, Mithuna 07:26, 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; Wednesday — favour of the authorities.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Favourable day · score S = +3

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

Auspicious time begins after 13:46

+2 Ravi Yoga 05:02–00:49 (25.04)+1 Yoga Siddha 11:20–05:00 (25.04)+1 Anandadi: Shrivatsa 05:02–00:49 (25.04)+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 13:46–05:00 (25.04)−1 Vishti (Bhadra) 13:46–00:37 (25.04)−1 Surya Dagdha tithi 05:02–13:46−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 05:02–00:49 (25.04)

Panchanga at sunrise 05:02

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Yoga Siddha, Anandadi: Saumya; cons: Krakacha Yoga, Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi)
Month	Chaitra (amanta) · Vaishakha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Chitrabhanu (No. 16) · Shaka 2104 · Vikram 2239 more
Festivals	Kalashtami

At sunrise 05:00

Tithi	7Krishna-saptami (Bhadra, Indra) · until 11:29 more
Nakshatra	Uttara-Ashadha, pada 1 (fixed, Vishva-Deva (All Gods), Sun) · until 23:18 more
Yoga	Siddha (“perfected, accomplished”, auspicious) · until 08:21 more
Karana	Bava (movable) · until 11:29 more
Vara	Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mesha (Aries), Moon: Dhanu (Sagittarius)

Changes during the day

from 08:21	yoga Sadhya
from 11:29	tithi Krishna-ashtami
from 11:29	karana Balava
from 22:20	karana Kaulava
from 23:18	nakshatra Shravana

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:18
Sunrise	05:00
Noon	12:27
Sunset	19:56
End of twilight	20:38
Moonrise	01:36
Moonset	10:39
Day length	14 h 55 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 11:29

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Ashadha (05:00–19:56) 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, 19:56–21:44
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Muhurta

Krakacha Yoga 11:29–04:58 (26.04) Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 11:29–04:58 (26.04)

Anandadi: Saumya 05:00–17:41 Anandadi: Dhwaja 00:48–04:58 (26.04) Anandadi: Dhwanksha 17:41–00:48 (26.04)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:47–04:24
Abhijit Muhurta	11:58–12:58
Vijaya Muhurta	14:57–15:57
Godhuli	19:56–20:14
Pradosha	19:56–21:44
Nishitha	00:09–00:45 (26.04)
Amrita Kalam	17:18–18:48

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	14:20–16:12
Yamaganda	05:00–06:52
Gulika Kalam	08:44–10:36
Dur Muhurta	09:59–10:58, 15:57–16:57
Varjyam	08:19–09:49, 03:04–04:34 (26.04)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 05:48–11:29

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 05:48–11:29
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	good 05:48–11:29
Bathing, washing hair	good 05:48–12:52, 15:52–19:56

Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha; tithi Krishna-saptami until 11:29, Krishna-ashtami from 11:29; lagna Mesha 05:00, Vrishabha 05:48, Mithuna 07:22, Karka 09:53, Simha 12:52, Kanya 15:52, Tula 18:53

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Uttara-Ashadha — improved health; Thursday — success.

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

Krishna-ashtami 11:29–19:56: 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

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 Siddha 05:00–08:21+1 Anandadi: Saumya 05:00–17:41+1 Auspicious nakshatra 05:00–23:18+1 Auspicious weekday0 Anandadi: Dhwanksha 17:41–00:48 (26.04)−1 Ashtami 11:29–04:58 (26.04)−2 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 11:29–04:58 (26.04)−3 Krakacha Yoga 11:29–04:58 (26.04)

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 05:00

Summary	Best day — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Yoga Shubha; auspicious time — until 09:13
Month	Chaitra (amanta) · Vaishakha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Chitrabhanu (No. 16) · Shaka 2104 · Vikram 2239 more

At sunrise 04:58

Tithi	8Krishna-ashtami (Jaya, Vasus) · until 09:13 more
Nakshatra	Shravana, pada 2 (movable, Shri Vishnu, Moon) · until 21:51 more
Yoga	Sadhya (“attainable, amenable”, auspicious) · until 05:25 more
Karana	Kaulava (movable) · until 09:13 more
Vara	Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mesha (Aries), Moon: Makara (Capricorn)

Changes during the day

from 05:25	yoga Shubha
from 09:13	tithi Krishna-navami
from 09:13	karana Taitila
from 20:08	karana Gara
from 21:51	nakshatra Dhanishtha
from 02:32 (27.04)	yoga Shukla

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:15
Sunrise	04:58
Noon	12:27
Sunset	19:58
End of twilight	20:41
Moonrise	02:12
Moonset	11:56
Day length	15 h 00 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 09:13

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Shravana (04:58–19:58) is good for sowing.

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Muhurta

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:58–21:51

Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:58–09:13 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 09:13–04:55 (27.04)

Anandadi: Prajapati 21:51–04:55 (27.04) Anandadi: Dhumra 04:58–21:51

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:45–04:22
Abhijit Muhurta	11:58–12:58
Vijaya Muhurta	14:58–15:58
Godhuli	19:58–20:16
Pradosha	19:58–21:45
Nishitha	00:09–00:45 (27.04)
Amrita Kalam	12:05–13:35

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	10:35–12:28
Yamaganda	16:13–18:05
Gulika Kalam	06:50–08:43
Dur Muhurta	07:58–08:58, 12:58–13:58
Varjyam	01:38–03:09 (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	good 05:44–09:13

Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Shravana; tithi Krishna-ashtami until 09:13, Krishna-navami from 09:13; lagna Mesha 04:58, Vrishabha 05:44, Mithuna 07:18, Karka 09:49, Simha 12:48, Kanya 15:49, Tula 18:49

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Shravana — bodily development (physical growth); Friday — universal respect.

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

Krishna-ashtami 04:58–09:13: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Krishna-navami 09:13–19:58: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Best day · score S = +5

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

Auspicious time ends by 09:13

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:58–21:51+2 Yoga Shubha 05:25–02:32 (27.04)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:58–21:51+1 Auspicious weekday0 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:58–09:13 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 09:13–04:55 (27.04) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Anandadi: Dhumra 04:58–21:51−1 Rikta tithi 09:13–04:55 (27.04)

Panchanga at sunrise 04:58

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Rikta tithi, Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi)
Month	Chaitra (amanta) · Vaishakha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Chitrabhanu (No. 16) · Shaka 2104 · Vikram 2239 more

At sunrise 04:55

Tithi	9Krishna-navami (Rikta, Serpent (Naga)) · until 07:04 more
Nakshatra	Dhanishtha, pada 2 (movable, Vasu (kind) - 8 phenomena of nature, assistants of Indra, Mars) · until 20:32 more
Yoga	Shukla (“bright, pure”, auspicious) · until 23:46 more
Karana	Gara (movable) · until 07:04 more
Vara	Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mesha (Aries), Moon: Makara (Capricorn)

Changes during the day

from 07:04	tithi Krishna-dashami
from 07:04	karana Vanija
from 18:02	karana Vishti
from 20:32	nakshatra Shatabhisha
from 23:46	yoga Brahma

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:12
Sunrise	04:55
Noon	12:27
Sunset	20:00
End of twilight	20:43
Moonrise	02:42
Moonset	13:16
Day length	15 h 04 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 07:04

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

Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 18:02–20:00: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:55–07:04

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:04–04:53 (28.04)

Anandadi: Vardhamana 04:55–20:32 Anandadi: Ananda 20:32–04:53 (28.04)

Bhadra on earth: 18:02–05:03 (28.04); Bhadra Puchha 19:43–20:48; Bhadra Mukha 20:48–22:38
Mrityu Panchaka: 09:11–17:28 (01.05)
Gandanta (tithi): 04:41–05:25 (28.04)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:44–04:20
Abhijit Muhurta	11:57–12:58
Vijaya Muhurta	14:58–15:59
Godhuli	20:00–20:18
Pradosha	20:00–21:46
Nishitha	00:09–00:44 (28.04)
Amrita Kalam	10:42–12:13

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	08:41–10:35
Yamaganda	14:21–16:14
Gulika Kalam	04:55–06:48
Dur Muhurta	04:55–05:56, 05:56–06:56
Varjyam	03:23–04:55 (28.04)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 07:04–12:44, 15:45–18:02

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 07:04–12:44, 15:45–18:02
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 07:04–12:44, 15:45–18:02
Bathing, washing hair	average 05:40–20:00

Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Dhanishtha; tithi Krishna-navami until 07:04, Krishna-dashami from 07:04; lagna Mesha 04:55, Vrishabha 05:40, Mithuna 07:14, Karka 09:45, Simha 12:44, Kanya 15:45, Tula 18:45

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Dhanishtha — longevity (increased vitality); Saturday — decline of physical strength.

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

Krishna-navami 04:55–07:04: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Bhadra on earth 18:02–20:00: 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 = −3

+1 Anandadi: Vardhamana 04:55–20:32+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:55–20:32+1 Yoga Shukla 04:55–23:460 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:55–07:040 Bhadra on earth 18:02–04:53 (28.04)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Panchaka 09:11–04:53 (28.04)−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:04–04:53 (28.04)−2 Rikta tithi 04:55–07:04

Panchanga at sunrise 04:55

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Kshaya tithi, Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi)
Month	Chaitra (amanta) · Vaishakha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Chitrabhanu (No. 16) · Shaka 2104 · Vikram 2239 more
Festivals	Varuthini Ekadashi

At sunrise 04:53

Tithi	10Krishna-dashami (Purna, Dharma) · until 05:03 more
Nakshatra	Shatabhisha, pada 2 (movable, Varuna, Rahu) · until 19:23 more
Yoga	Brahma (“Brahma, sacred knowledge”, auspicious) · until 21:09 more
Karana	Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 05:03 more
Vara	Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mesha (Aries), Moon: Kumbha (Aquarius)

Changes during the day

from 05:03	tithi Krishna-ekadashi (kshaya: not present at any sunrise)
from 05:03	karana Bava
from 16:07	karana Balava
from 19:23	nakshatra Purva-Bhadra
from 21:09	yoga Indra
from 03:14 (29.04)	tithi Krishna-dvadashi
from 03:14 (29.04)	karana Kaulava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:10
Sunrise	04:53
Noon	12:27
Sunset	20:02
End of twilight	20:45
Moonrise	03:08
Moonset	14:35
Day length	15 h 08 min

Gardener’s calendar

tasks at sunrise: good — 2, average — 7, bad — 4

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

task	at sunrise	from 05:03	from 19:23

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Shatabhisha (04:53–19:23) is good for sowing.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Bhadra (19:23–20:02) is good for root crops.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 04:53–05:03: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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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 05:03–03:14 (29.04)
kshaya Ekadashi does not prevail at sunrise: Smartas fast on the day it begins, Vaishnavas on the next day
Parana (breaking the fast): 13:59–17:01 (29.04)
Vaishnava date: 29.04

Muhurta

Tripushkar Yoga 03:14–04:51 (29.04)

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:03–03:14 (29.04) Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:14–04:51 (29.04) Hutashana Yoga 03:14–04:51 (29.04) Krakacha Yoga 03:14–04:51 (29.04)

Anandadi: Chara 19:23–04:51 (29.04) Anandadi: Rakshasa 04:53–19:23

Bhadra on earth: 18:02 (27.04)–05:03; Bhadra Puchha 19:43–20:48 (27.04); Bhadra Mukha 20:48–22:38 (27.04)
Mrityu Panchaka: 09:11 (27.04)–17:28 (01.05)
Gandanta (tithi): 04:41–05:25

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:42–04:17
Abhijit Muhurta	11:57–12:58
Vijaya Muhurta	14:59–16:00
Godhuli	20:02–20:19
Pradosha	20:02–21:48
Nishitha	00:09–00:44 (29.04)
Amrita Kalam	12:32–14:03

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	18:08–20:02
Yamaganda	12:27–14:21
Gulika Kalam	16:15–18:08
Dur Muhurta	18:01–19:01
Varjyam	03:23–04:55, 01:32–03:04 (29.04)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 05:36–12:40, 15:41–19:23

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 05:36–12:40, 15:41–19:23
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 05:36–12:40, 15:41–19:23
Bathing, washing hair	average throughout the daytime

Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Shatabhisha until 19:23, Purva-Bhadra from 19:23; tithi Krishna-dashami until 05:03, Krishna-ekadashi from 05:03; lagna Mesha 04:53, Vrishabha 05:36, Mithuna 07:10, Karka 09:41, Simha 12:40, Kanya 15:41, Tula 18:41

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Shatabhisha (until 19:23) — gaining strength; Purva-Bhadra (from 19:23) — facing death (dangers); Sunday — physical well-being.

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

Bhadra on earth 04:53–05:03: no shaving or haircuts during Vishti Karana (according to the Muhurta Chintamani, Bhadra does harm when it is on earth; in heaven and in the netherworld its influence on earth is weak).

Cautions:

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 = −4

Avoid starting important matters: Kshaya tithi

+2 Yoga Brahma 04:53–21:09+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:53–19:230 Anandadi: Chara 19:23–04:51 (29.04)0 Tripushkar Yoga 03:14–04:51 (29.04)0 Bhadra on earth 04:53–05:030 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 19:23–04:51 (29.04)−1 Anandadi: Rakshasa 04:53–19:23−1 Gandanta 04:53–05:25−1 Panchaka all day−2 Kshaya tithi−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:03–03:14 (29.04)

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 04:53

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	Chitrabhanu (No. 16) · Shaka 2104 · Vikram 2239 more
Festivals	Varuthini Ekadashi — Vaishnava fast

At sunrise 04:51

Tithi	12Krishna-dvadashi (Bhadra, Sun (Ravi)) · until 01:39 (30.04) more
Nakshatra	Purva-Bhadra, pada 2 (fierce, Aja Ekapad - sunbeam or lightning strike, Jupiter) · until 18:27 more
Yoga	Indra (“Indra, lord”, auspicious) · until 18:43 more
Karana	Kaulava (movable) · until 14:24 more
Vara	Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mesha (Aries), Moon: Kumbha (Aquarius)

Changes during the day

from 14:24	karana Taitila
from 18:27	nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra
from 18:43	yoga Vaidhriti
from 01:39 (30.04)	tithi Krishna-trayodashi
from 01:39 (30.04)	karana Gara

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:07
Sunrise	04:51
Noon	12:27
Sunset	20:04
End of twilight	20:48
Moonrise	03:32
Moonset	15:54
Day length	15 h 13 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 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 (04:51–18:27) is good for root crops.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Bhadra (18:27–20:04) is good for sowing.

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Festivals and periods

Varuthini Ekadashi — Vaishnava fast · Vishnu

Vaishnavas (ISKCON) keep this Ekadashi on a different day from Smartas.

Smarta date: 28.04
Ekadashi does not prevail at any sunrise (kshaya): Smartas fast on the day it begins, Vaishnavas on the next day, on Dwadashi.

Muhurta

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:51–01:39 (30.04)

Anandadi: Musala 04:51–18:27 Anandadi: Gada 18:27–04:49 (30.04)

Mrityu Panchaka: 09:11 (27.04)–17:28 (01.05)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:40–04:16
Abhijit Muhurta	11:57–12:58
Vijaya Muhurta	15:00–16:00
Godhuli	20:04–20:21
Pradosha	20:04–21:49
Nishitha	00:09–00:44 (30.04)
Amrita Kalam	10:46–12:18

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	06:45–08:39
Yamaganda	10:33–12:27
Gulika Kalam	14:21–16:16
Dur Muhurta	12:58–13:59, 16:00–17:01
Varjyam	03:47–05:21 (30.04)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 05:32–12:36, 15:37–18:27

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 05:32–12:36, 15:37–18:27
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 05:32–12:36, 15:37–18:27
Bathing, washing hair	good 18:27–20:04

Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Purva-Bhadra until 18:27, Uttara-Bhadra from 18:27; tithi Krishna-dvadashi; lagna Mesha 04:51, Vrishabha 05:32, 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 (until 18:27) — facing death (dangers); Uttara-Bhadra (from 18:27) — a good life; Monday — clear, bright complexion.

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

Vaidhriti 18:43–20:04: 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).
Monday: according to the Kalaprakashika, it is good for a haircut only during the waxing Moon.

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = −2

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

+2 Yoga Indra 04:51–18:43+1 Auspicious weekday0 Auspicious nakshatra 18:27–04:49 (30.04)0 Vaidhriti 18:43–04:49 (30.04)−1 Anandadi: Musala 04:51–18:27−1 Panchaka all day−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 04:51–18:27−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:51–01:39 (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 04:51

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Vaidhriti, Panchaka
Month	Chaitra (amanta) · Vaishakha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Chitrabhanu (No. 16) · Shaka 2104 · Vikram 2239 more
Festivals	Bhauma Pradosha · Masik Shivaratri

At sunrise 04:49

Tithi	13Krishna-trayodashi (Jaya, God of Love) · until 00:21 (01.05) more
Nakshatra	Uttara-Bhadra, pada 2 (fixed, Ahirbudhyana (Serpent of the Deep - Milky Way under the horizon), Saturn) · until 17:48 more
Yoga	Vaidhriti (“without support, discord”, inauspicious) · until 16:30 more
Karana	Gara (movable) · until 12:57 more
Vara	Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mesha (Aries), Moon: Mina (Pisces)

Changes during the day

from 12:57	karana Vanija
from 16:30	yoga Vishkambha
from 17:48	nakshatra Revati
from 00:21 (01.05)	tithi Krishna-chaturdashi
from 00:21 (01.05)	karana Vishti

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:05
Sunrise	04:49
Noon	12:27
Sunset	20:06
End of twilight	20:50
Moonrise	03:55
Moonset	17:12
Day length	15 h 17 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 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, Uttara-Bhadra (04:49–17:48) is good for sowing.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Revati (17:48–20:06) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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Festivals and periods

Bhauma Pradosha · Shiva

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

Rule: pradosha vyapini: 3 muhurtas after sunset, 20:06–21:50
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

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, 00:21–00:43 (01.05)
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Muhurta

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:49–17:48 Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 04:49–17:48 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:49–00:21 (01.05)

Anandadi: Siddhi 04:49–17:48 Anandadi: Shubha 17:48–04:46 (01.05)

Bhadra on earth: 00:21–11:50 (01.05); Bhadra Mukha 00:21–02:16 (01.05); Bhadra Puchha 10:44–11:53 (01.05)
Mrityu Panchaka: 09:11 (27.04)–17:28 (01.05)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:39–04:14
Abhijit Muhurta	11:57–12:58
Vijaya Muhurta	15:00–16:01
Godhuli	20:06–20:23
Pradosha	20:06–21:50
Nishitha	00:09–00:43 (01.05)
Amrita Kalam	13:07–14:41

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	16:17–18:11
Yamaganda	08:38–10:33
Gulika Kalam	12:27–14:22
Dur Muhurta	07:52–08:53, 23:34–00:09 (01.05)
Varjyam	03:47–05:21

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 16:30–20:06

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 16:30–20:06
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 16:30–20:06
Bathing, washing hair	average 05:28–12:32, 15:33–20:06

Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra until 17:48, Revati from 17:48; tithi Krishna-trayodashi; lagna Mesha 04:49, Vrishabha 05:28, 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 (until 17:48) — a good life; Revati (from 17:48) — increase in property; Tuesday — harm to longevity.

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

Vaidhriti 04:49–16:30: 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 = +3

Avoid starting important matters: Vaidhriti

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:49–17:48+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:49–00:21 (01.05)+1 Anandadi: Siddhi 04:49–17:48+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:49–17:48+1 Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 04:49–17:48−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Panchaka all day−3 Vaidhriti 04:49–16:30

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.

Vrisha (No. 15 of 60, “bull, might”) — A year of strength: well-being; cattle breeding and farming flourish.
Northern samvatsara: Durmukha (No. 30)
Shaka Samvat 2103 · Vikram Samvat 2238 · Kali Yuga 5282
Next year — Chitrabhanu, from the new moon before Ugadi (the start of Chaitra) 3.04.2182
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.

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.

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).

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 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: 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.

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).

Mrityu Panchaka
Began on a Saturday: the most unfavourable — any risky ventures, journeys and heavy work are avoided.
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 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.

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.

Monday
+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).

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

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.

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.

Shakuni (fixed)
Deity: Kali (personification of the Kali Yuga)
Inauspicious for new undertakings. Good for preparing and taking medicines, mantras, protective and pacifying rites.
A karana is half a tithi; there are 60 of them in a lunar month.

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.

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.

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 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

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.

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.

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.

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

Uttara-Bhadra
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Amavasya
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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.

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)

Naga (fixed)
Deity: nagas (serpents)
Inauspicious. Suitable only for harsh and forceful deeds, work with things that must stay fixed, and rites connected with serpents.
A karana is half a tithi; there are 60 of them in a lunar month.

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.

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, hybrid
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.
An eclipse seen as total along one part of its path and as annular along another.

The luminary is above the horizon throughout the eclipse — all phases are visible.

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 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.

Shukla-pratipat
digging, plowing, planting trees

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.

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.

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.

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 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

Revati
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-pratipat
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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.

Chitrabhanu (No. 16 of 60, “shining in many colours”) — A brilliant year: abundance, joy, success in the arts and in affairs.
Northern samvatsara: Durmukha (No. 30)
Shaka Samvat 2104 · Vikram Samvat 2239 · Kali Yuga 5283
Next year — Subhanu, from the new moon before Ugadi (the start of Chaitra) 24.03.2183
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.

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.

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 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

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

Shukla-dvitya
planting and sowing are allowed (long-term result)

Chaitra Navaratri (spring), day 1
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.

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.

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 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

Ashwini
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-dvitya
+1 — favourable 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).

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

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

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

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.

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.

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

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

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

Shukla-dvitya
planting and sowing are allowed (long-term result)

Shukla-tritya
any undertakings

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

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

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

Anandadi: 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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Friday
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Bharani
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-tritya
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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: 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.

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.

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.

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 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

Krittika
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-chaturti
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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

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.

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

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

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

nakshatra 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

Shukla-panchami
do not fell trees, any undertakings

nakshatra Rohini
Planting and sowing are allowed.

Chaitra Navaratri (spring), day 4
The spring Navaratri of the month of Chaitra, from Ugadi to Rama Navami.

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.

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

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.

Visha Yoga (weekday, tithi and nakshatra)
“Cobra venom”: a triple combination of weekday, tithi and nakshatra (Sun — 5th + Krittika, Mon — 2nd + Chitra, Tue — 15th + Rohini, Wed — 7th + Bharani, Thu — 13th + Anuradha, Fri — 6th + Shravana, Sat — 8th + Revati). The strongest of the kuyogas: the day is unfavourable for any activity.

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

Rohini
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-panchami
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

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

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)

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.

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.

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 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 5
The spring Navaratri of the month of Chaitra, from Ugadi to Rama Navami.

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

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

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.

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

Amrita Siddhi turned to poison
If an Amrita Siddhi day falls on a tithi “forbidden” for it (Sun — 5, Mon — 6, Tue — 7, Wed — 8, Thu — 9, Fri — 10, Sat — 11), the nectar turns into poison (visha): the day is unfavourable for any new undertaking.

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.

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.

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 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 6
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.

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

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

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.

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.

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 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 7
The spring Navaratri of the month of Chaitra, from Ugadi to Rama Navami.

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.

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.

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 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

Chaitra Navaratri (spring), day 8
The spring Navaratri of the month of Chaitra, from Ugadi to Rama Navami.

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.

Guru Pushya Yoga
A Thursday when the Moon is in Pushya. One of the best times for buying gold and valuables, beginning studies, mantra initiation and spiritual undertakings; not used for weddings.

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.

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.

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 Pushya
Soaking seeds is allowed, but not planting or sowing.

Shukla-navami
for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else

Shukla-dashami
any undertakings

Chaitra Navaratri (spring), day 9
The spring Navaratri of the month of Chaitra, from Ugadi to Rama Navami.

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.

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.

Pushya
+1 — favourable 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.

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 Ashlesha
For pruning and uprooting; plowing and watering are allowed, but nothing else.

Shukla-dashami
any undertakings

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

Ashlesha
−1 — unfavourable 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

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 Magha
For pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else.

Shukla-ekadashi
pruning and weeding

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

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.

Magha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-ekadashi
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Ganda (10) — “danger, knot”
Inauspicious: difficulties and obstacles; the first 6 ghatis (about 2 h 24 min) are skipped.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

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

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

Shukla-dvadashi
neutral

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-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.

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.

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

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-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.

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

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.

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 Uttara-Phalguni
Planting and sowing are allowed.

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.

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.

Hasta
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-chaturdashi
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Purnima (15, waxing Moon)
Group: Purna. Deity: Vishvedevas.
Vishvedevas rule the full moon and protect the peace of mind and the performance of austerities.

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

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.

Lunar eclipse, partial
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.
Only part of the disc is covered: the Sun’s by the Moon, or the Moon’s 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 completely left the Earth’s shadow.

The Moon leaves the penumbra — the eclipse is over.

nakshatra Chitra
No pruning; planting flowers, soaking and the like are allowed.

Chitra
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Purnima
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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)

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.

The exact opposition of the Sun and the Moon: the Moon is at full strength. A time for fasts, pujas and charity.

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 Chitra
No pruning; planting flowers, soaking and the like are allowed.

Krishna-pratipat
digging, plowing, planting trees

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).

Swati
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-pratipat
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

Vishakha (16)
Meaning: Forked branch (also called Radha - gift)
Symbol: Triumphal arch for marriage, potter's wheel
Deity: Indra and Agni
Type: mixed (mishra, sadharana) — For everyday and routine tasks, work with fire and metal; it is better not to begin important new matters.
Vimshottari lord: Jupiter
Shakti: achieve (many and different goals, fruits)

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.

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

Krishna-tritya
any undertakings

nakshatra Anuradha
No pruning; planting flowers, soaking and the like are allowed.

Anuradha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-tritya
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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.

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)

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.

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 Anuradha
No pruning; planting flowers, soaking and the like are allowed.

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

nakshatra Jyestha
For pruning and uprooting; plowing and watering are allowed, but nothing else.

Krishna-panchami
any undertakings

Jyestha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-chaturti
−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)

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 Mula
For pruning and uprooting; plowing and watering are allowed, but nothing else.

Krishna-panchami
any undertakings

Krishna-shashti
plowing the ground

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)

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 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: 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.

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

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 Uttara-Ashadha
Planting and sowing are allowed.

Krishna-saptami
soaking seeds is allowed, digging the ground

Krishna-ashtami
tillage and sowing are forbidden

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.

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)

Sadhya (22) — “attainable, amenable”
Auspicious (in some traditions — especially auspicious): study, practice, mastering new things — anything achieved through effort.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

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 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

Shravana
+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

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 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

Dhanishtha
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-dashami
0 — does not affect the haircut rating

Krishna-dashami (10, waning Moon)
Group: Purna. Deity: Dharma.
The tenth day of the waning moon is protected by Dharma, which favors virtuous deeds, religious events, spiritual practices, as well as other pious activities. You can start any important work.

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 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
any undertakings

Krishna-ekadashi
plowing, pruning and weeding

Krishna-ekadashi
0 — does not affect the haircut rating

Kshaya tithi
“Omitted” tithi, lying entirely between two sunrises and touching neither of them (avama day): unfavourable for new undertakings.

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.

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

Krishna-dvadashi
neutral

Krishna-dvadashi
0 — does not affect the haircut rating

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.

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 Uttara-Bhadra
Planting and sowing are allowed.

Krishna-trayodashi
no pruning or felling