Panchanga Calendar

May 1861

SamvatsaraDurmati (55)MonthChaitra → Vaishakha from 10.05RituVasantaAyanaUttarayanaPlace55°45′ N 37°35′ E, UTC+3 changeAyanamsaLahiri

May 1861 falls, in the lunar calendar (amanta), within the months Chaitra (until 9.05), Vaishakha (from 10.05). Major festivals: 12.05 Akshaya Tritiya; 22.05 Narasimha Jayanti; 24.05 Buddha Purnima (Vesak).

Mon

Tue

Wed

Thu

Fri

Sat

Sun

1Shra7Kalashtami

2Shra8

3Dhan9

4Shat10

5PBh11Varuthini Ekadashi

6UBh12Soma Pradosha

7Rev13after 19:07

8Ashw14

9Bhar30Amavasya

10Krit1

11Roh2Chandra Darshan

12Roh2Akshaya Tritiya

13Mrig3after 07:35

14Ard4

15Pun5after 10:12

16Push6until 10:44

17Ashl7

18Mag8Sita Navami

19PPh9

20UPh11Mohini Ekadashi

21Has12Bhauma Pradosha

22Swa13Narasimha Jayanti

23Vish14Purnima Vrat

24Anu15Buddha Purnima

25Jye1Narada Jayanti

26Mul3after 14:28

27PAsh4Sankashti

28UAsh5

29Shra6

30Dhan7

31Shat8Kalashtami

Day ratingBest daysFavourableOrdinaryAvoid new venturesUnfavourable

Markersafter / until HH:MM

Moon5Waxing Moon5Waning Moon15Purnima30Amavasya

Nakshatra typesfixedsoftlightmovablesharpfiercemixed

Icons this month (23)

KalashtamiEkadashiPradoshaAmrita Siddhi YogaShivaratriday of Amavasya (ancestor rites)moment of the new moon (see the time in the “Sky this month” card)Chandra DarshanAkshaya TritiyaParshuram JayantiDwipushkar YogaVinayaka ChaturthiShankara JayantiSkanda ShashtiGanga SaptamiGuru Pushya YogaSita NavamiGoddess (Durga, Kali)Narasimha Jayantiday of Purnima (full moon fast and puja)Buddha PurnimaNarada JayantiSankashti

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

10.05 Fri — Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Anandadi: Chhatra, Yoga Shobhana
Krittika (mixed): for everyday and routine tasks, work with fire and metal.
15.05 Wed — Ravi Yoga, Pushya, Anandadi: Matanga after 10:12
Pushya (light): for quick matters: trade, healing, study, travel, purchases and starting a business.
16.05 Thu — Amrita Siddhi Yoga, Pushya, Ravi Yoga until 10:44
Pushya (light): for quick matters: trade, healing, study, travel, purchases and starting a business.
24.05 Fri — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Auspicious nakshatra, Yoga Shiva after 18:09
Jyestha (sharp): for drastic actions: surgery, severing ties, taming, exorcism, fighting diseases and enemies.
26.05 Sun — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Yoga Shubha, Anandadi: Siddhi after 14:28
Purva-Ashadha (fierce): for destructive and dangerous tasks: demolition, work with fire and weapons, disputes.
29.05 Wed — Yoga Indra, Anandadi: Chhatra, Auspicious nakshatra
Shravana (movable): for journeys and moving house, buying vehicles, gardening, quick and temporary changes.

Festivals

1.05 Wed Kalashtami
5.05 Sun Varuthini Ekadashi
6.05 Mon Soma Pradosha
7.05 Tue Masik Shivaratri
9.05 Thu Chaitra Amavasya
11.05 Sat Chandra Darshan
12.05 Sun Akshaya Tritiya
12.05 Sun Vrishabha Sankranti
12.05 Sun Parashurama Jayanti
13.05 Mon Vinayaka Chaturthi
15.05 Wed Shankaracharya Jayanti
15.05 Wed Skanda Shashti
16.05 Thu Ganga Saptami
18.05 Sat Sita Navami (Janaki Jayanti)
18.05 Sat Masik Durgashtami
20.05 Mon Mohini Ekadashi
21.05 Tue Bhauma Pradosha
22.05 Wed Narasimha Jayanti
23.05 Thu Purnima Vrat
24.05 Fri Buddha Purnima (Vesak)
24.05 Fri Vaishakha Purnima
25.05 Sat Narada Jayanti
27.05 Mon Sankashti Chaturthi (Ekadanta)
31.05 Fri Kalashtami

Special muhurta yogas

5.05 Sun Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 13:09–04:36 (06.05)
7.05 Tue Amrita Siddhi Yoga 19:07–04:31 (08.05)
7.05 Tue Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 19:07–04:31 (08.05)
11.05 Sat Amrita Siddhi Yoga all day
11.05 Sat Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day
12.05 Sun Dwipushkar Yoga 05:38–05:46
13.05 Mon Amrita Siddhi Yoga 04:22–07:35
13.05 Mon Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:22–07:35
16.05 Thu Amrita Siddhi Yoga 04:16–10:44
16.05 Thu Guru Pushya Yoga 04:16–10:44
16.05 Thu Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:16–10:44
19.05 Sun Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 08:42–04:09 (20.05)
21.05 Tue Dwipushkar Yoga 04:36–19:33
23.05 Thu Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 20:38–04:03 (24.05)
24.05 Fri Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:03–18:09
26.05 Sun Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:00–14:28

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

Avoid starting important matters

2.05 Thu — Krakacha Yoga, Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi), Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi)
4.05 Sat — Bhadra on earth, Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi), Panchaka
5.05 Sun — Vaidhriti, Fierce or sharp nakshatra, Panchaka
8.05 Wed — Anandadi: Mrityu, Krishna Chaturdashi, Vishti (Bhadra) (unfavourable day)
9.05 Thu — Amavasya, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
14.05 Tue — Rikta tithi, Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Fierce or sharp nakshatra
17.05 Fri — many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower), Bhadra on earth, Krakacha Yoga (unfavourable day)
19.05 Sun — Kshaya tithi, Rikta tithi, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
20.05 Mon — Krakacha Yoga, Vishti (Bhadra), Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi)
21.05 Tue — Vyatipata, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn), Anandadi: Dhwanksha
25.05 Sat — Kshaya tithi, Fierce or sharp nakshatra, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
27.05 Mon — Anandadi: Utpata, Rikta tithi, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
30.05 Thu — Vaidhriti, Bhadra on earth, Panchaka

Sky this month

10.05 New moon (Amavasya) 02:07
12.05 Vrishabha Sankr. 20:43 — the Sun enters Vrishabha (Taurus)
24.05 Full moon (Purnima) 09:06
There are no eclipses this month.

Periods

2.05 18:52 – 7.05 19:07 Dosha-free Panchaka
30.05 02:38 – 4.06 01:48 Dosha-free Panchaka

Samvatsara and month

Durmati (No. 55, “evil-minded”) — A year of ill intent: scanty rains, deceit and unwise decisions. more

Northern samvatsara: Angirasa. Shaka Samvat 1783, Vikram Samvat 1918, Kali Yuga 4962.

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

Vaishakha (Madhava) — The best month for early-morning holy baths, dana and the worship of Vishnu: Akshaya Tritiya, Narasimha Jayanti, Buddha Purnima. more

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

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

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Yoga Shubha, Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi); cons: Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi), Hutashana Yoga
Month	Chaitra (amanta) · Vaishakha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Durmati (No. 55) · Shaka 1783 · Vikram 1918 more
Festivals	Kalashtami

At sunrise 04:47

Tithi	7Krishna-saptami (Bhadra, Indra) · until 10:13 more
Nakshatra	Shravana, pada 1 (movable, Shri Vishnu, Moon) · until 05:59 (02.05) more
Yoga	Shubha (“goodness, happiness”, auspicious) · until 18:37 more
Karana	Bava (movable) · until 10:13 more
Vara	Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mesha (Aries), Moon: Makara (Capricorn)

Changes during the day

from 10:13	tithi Krishna-ashtami
from 10:13	karana Balava
from 18:37	yoga Shukla
from 22:31	karana Kaulava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:03
Sunrise	04:47
Noon	12:26
Sunset	20:07
End of twilight	20:51
Moonrise	02:04
Moonset	10:29
Day length	15 h 20 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 10:13

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 (04:47–20:07) is good for sowing.

more — lunar calendar for gardeners

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, 20:07–21:51
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:47–10:13

Hutashana Yoga 10:13–04:44 (02.05) Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 10:13–04:44 (02.05)

Anandadi: Chhatra 06:22–04:44 (02.05) Anandadi: Mudgara 04:47–06:22

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:37–04:12
Abhijit Muhurta	none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday
Vijaya Muhurta	15:00–16:02
Godhuli	20:07–20:24
Pradosha	20:07–21:51
Nishitha	00:08–00:43 (02.05)
Amrita Kalam	19:02–20:43

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	12:27–14:22
Yamaganda	06:42–08:37
Gulika Kalam	10:32–12:27
Dur Muhurta	11:56–12:57
Varjyam	08:55–10:36

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 05:15–10:13

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

Cutting hair, shaving	good 05:15–10:13
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	good 05:15–10:13
Bathing, washing hair	good 05:15–12:02, 15:03–20:07

Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Shravana; tithi Krishna-saptami until 10:13, Krishna-ashtami from 10:13; lagna Mesha 04:47, Vrishabha 05:15, Mithuna 06:42, Karka 09:05, Simha 12:02, Kanya 15:03, Tula 18:03

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Shravana — bodily development (physical growth); Wednesday — favour of the authorities.

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

Krishna-ashtami 10:13–20:07: 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 = +2

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

+2 Yoga Shubha 04:47–18:37+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:47–10:13+1 Anandadi: Chhatra 06:22–04:44 (02.05)+1 Auspicious nakshatra all day+1 Auspicious weekday0 Anandadi: Mudgara 04:47–06:22−1 Ashtami 10:13–04:44 (02.05)−2 Hutashana Yoga 10:13–04:44 (02.05)−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 10:13–04:44 (02.05)

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

Panchanga at sunrise 04:47

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Krakacha Yoga, Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi)
Month	Chaitra (amanta) · Vaishakha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Durmati (No. 55) · Shaka 1783 · Vikram 1918 more

At sunrise 04:44

Tithi	8Krishna-ashtami (Jaya, Vasus) · until 11:00 more
Nakshatra	Shravana, pada 4 (movable, Shri Vishnu, Moon) · until 05:59 more
Yoga	Shukla (“bright, pure”, auspicious) · until 18:24 more
Karana	Kaulava (movable) · until 11:00 more
Vara	Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mesha (Aries), Moon: Makara (Capricorn)

Changes during the day

from 05:59	nakshatra Dhanishtha
from 11:00	tithi Krishna-navami
from 11:00	karana Taitila
from 18:24	yoga Brahma
from 23:39	karana Gara

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:00
Sunrise	04:44
Noon	12:26
Sunset	20:09
End of twilight	20:54
Moonrise	02:21
Moonset	11:49
Day length	15 h 24 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 05:59	from 11:00

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Shravana (04:44–05:59) is good for sowing.

more — lunar calendar for gardeners

Muhurta

Krakacha Yoga 04:44–11:00 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:44–11:00 Hutashana Yoga 11:00–04:42 (03.05) Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 11:00–04:42 (03.05)

Anandadi: Dhwaja 04:44–05:59 Anandadi: Shrivatsa 05:59–04:42 (03.05)

Dosha-free Panchaka: 18:52–19:07 (07.05)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:35–04:10
Abhijit Muhurta	11:56–12:58
Vijaya Muhurta	15:01–16:02
Godhuli	20:09–20:26
Pradosha	20:09–21:52
Nishitha	00:08–00:43 (03.05)
Amrita Kalam	20:41–22:24

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	14:22–16:18
Yamaganda	04:44–06:40
Gulika Kalam	08:35–10:31
Dur Muhurta	09:53–10:54, 16:02–17:04
Varjyam	10:18–12:02

Haircut and shaving

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

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

Cutting hair, shaving	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Bathing, washing hair	good 05:11–11:00

Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Shravana until 05:59, Dhanishtha from 05:59; tithi Krishna-ashtami until 11:00, Krishna-navami from 11:00; lagna Mesha 04:44, Vrishabha 05:11, Mithuna 06:38, Karka 09:01, Simha 11:58, Kanya 14:59, Tula 17:59

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Shravana (until 05:59) — bodily development (physical growth); Dhanishtha (from 05:59) — longevity (increased vitality); Thursday — success.

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

Krishna-ashtami 04:44–11:00: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Krishna-navami 11:00–20:09: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −5

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

+1 Anandadi: Shrivatsa 05:59–04:42 (03.05)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:44–05:59+1 Yoga Shukla 04:44–18:24+1 Auspicious weekday0 Panchaka 18:52–04:42 (03.05)−1 Rikta tithi 11:00–04:42 (03.05)−2 Hutashana Yoga 11:00–04:42 (03.05)−2 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:44–11:00−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 11:00–04:42 (03.05)−3 Krakacha Yoga 04:44–11:00

Panchanga at sunrise 04:44

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Yoga Brahma, Anandadi: Prajapati; cons: Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Rikta tithi
Month	Chaitra (amanta) · Vaishakha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Durmati (No. 55) · Shaka 1783 · Vikram 1918 more

At sunrise 04:42

Tithi	9Krishna-navami (Rikta, Serpent (Naga)) · until 12:27 more
Nakshatra	Dhanishtha, pada 4 (movable, Vasu (kind) - 8 phenomena of nature, assistants of Indra, Mars) · until 07:55 more
Yoga	Brahma (“Brahma, sacred knowledge”, auspicious) · until 18:40 more
Karana	Gara (movable) · until 12:27 more
Vara	Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mesha (Aries), Moon: Kumbha (Aquarius)

Changes during the day

from 07:55	nakshatra Shatabhisha
from 12:27	tithi Krishna-dashami
from 12:27	karana Vanija
from 18:40	yoga Indra
from 01:22 (04.05)	karana Vishti

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:57
Sunrise	04:42
Noon	12:26
Sunset	20:11
End of twilight	20:56
Moonrise	02:34
Moonset	13:06
Day length	15 h 28 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 07:55	from 12:27

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Shatabhisha (07:55–20:11) is good for sowing.

more — lunar calendar for gardeners

Muhurta

Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:42–12:27 Hutashana Yoga 12:27–04:40 (04.05)

Anandadi: Prajapati 04:42–07:55 Anandadi: Saumya 07:55–04:40 (04.05)

Bhadra on earth: 01:22–14:24 (04.05); Bhadra Puchha 03:22–04:40 (04.05); Bhadra Mukha 04:40–06:50 (04.05)
Dosha-free Panchaka: 18:52 (02.05)–19:07 (07.05)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:34–04:08
Abhijit Muhurta	11:56–12:58
Vijaya Muhurta	15:01–16:03
Godhuli	20:11–20:28
Pradosha	20:11–21:53
Nishitha	00:09–00:42 (04.05)
Amrita Kalam	02:26–04:11 (04.05)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	10:30–12:27
Yamaganda	16:19–18:15
Gulika Kalam	06:38–08:34
Dur Muhurta	07:48–08:50, 12:58–13:59
Varjyam	15:51–17:37

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 14:55–20:11

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 14:55–20:11
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	good 14:55–20:11
Bathing, washing hair	good 14:55–20:11

Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Dhanishtha until 07:55, Shatabhisha from 07:55; tithi Krishna-navami until 12:27, Krishna-dashami from 12:27; lagna Mesha 04:42, Vrishabha 05:07, Mithuna 06:34, Karka 08:57, Simha 11:54, Kanya 14:55, Tula 17:55

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Dhanishtha (until 07:55) — longevity (increased vitality); Shatabhisha (from 07:55) — gaining strength; Friday — universal respect.

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

Krishna-navami 04:42–12:27: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = −1

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

+2 Yoga Brahma 04:42–18:40+1 Anandadi: Prajapati 04:42–07:55+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:42–07:55+1 Auspicious weekday−1 Hutashana Yoga 12:27–04:40 (04.05)−1 Panchaka all day−2 Rikta tithi 04:42–12:27−2 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:42–12:27

Panchanga at sunrise 04:42

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Bhadra on earth, Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi)
Month	Chaitra (amanta) · Vaishakha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Durmati (No. 55) · Shaka 1783 · Vikram 1918 more

At sunrise 04:40

Tithi	10Krishna-dashami (Purna, Dharma) · until 14:24 more
Nakshatra	Shatabhisha, pada 4 (movable, Varuna, Rahu) · until 10:22 more
Yoga	Indra (“Indra, lord”, auspicious) · until 19:17 more
Karana	Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 14:24 more
Vara	Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mesha (Aries), Moon: Kumbha (Aquarius)

Changes during the day

from 10:22	nakshatra Purva-Bhadra
from 14:24	tithi Krishna-ekadashi
from 14:24	karana Bava
from 19:17	yoga Vaidhriti
from 03:30 (05.05)	karana Balava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:55
Sunrise	04:40
Noon	12:26
Sunset	20:13
End of twilight	20:58
Moonrise	02:44
Moonset	14:19
Day length	15 h 33 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 10:22	from 14:24

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Shatabhisha (04:40–10:22) is good for sowing.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Bhadra (10:22–20:13) is good for root crops.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 04:40–14:24: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Muhurta

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:40–14:24 Hutashana Yoga 14:24–04:38 (05.05)

Anandadi: Ananda 04:40–10:22 Anandadi: Kaladanda 10:22–04:38 (05.05)

Bhadra on earth: 01:22–14:24; Bhadra Puchha 03:22–04:40; Bhadra Mukha 04:40–06:50
Dosha-free Panchaka: 18:52 (02.05)–19:07 (07.05)
Gandanta (tithi): 13:58–14:50

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:32–04:06
Abhijit Muhurta	11:55–12:58
Vijaya Muhurta	15:02–16:04
Godhuli	20:13–20:30
Pradosha	20:13–21:54
Nishitha	00:09–00:42 (05.05)
Amrita Kalam	04:13–06:00 (05.05)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	08:33–10:30
Yamaganda	14:23–16:20
Gulika Kalam	04:40–06:37
Dur Muhurta	04:40–05:42, 05:42–06:44
Varjyam	17:30–19:17

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: bad throughout the daytime

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

Cutting hair, shaving	bad throughout the daytime
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	bad throughout the daytime
Bathing, washing hair	average 04:40–11:50, 14:51–20:13

Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Shatabhisha until 10:22, Purva-Bhadra from 10:22; tithi Krishna-dashami until 14:24, Krishna-ekadashi from 14:24; lagna Mesha 04:40, Vrishabha 05:03, Mithuna 06:30, Karka 08:53, Simha 11:50, Kanya 14:51, Tula 17:51

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Shatabhisha (until 10:22) — gaining strength; Purva-Bhadra (from 10:22) — facing death (dangers); Saturday — decline of physical strength.

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

Bhadra on earth 04:40–14:24: no shaving or haircuts during Vishti Karana (according to the Muhurta Chintamani, Bhadra does harm when it is on earth; in heaven and in the netherworld its influence on earth is weak).
Vaidhriti 19:17–20:13: 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 = −6

Avoid starting important matters: Bhadra on earth

+2 Yoga Indra 04:40–19:17+1 Anandadi: Ananda 04:40–10:22+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:40–10:220 Vaidhriti 19:17–04:38 (05.05)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 10:22–04:38 (05.05)−1 Hutashana Yoga 14:24–04:38 (05.05)−1 Anandadi: Kaladanda 10:22–04:38 (05.05)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Panchaka all day−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:40–14:24−3 Bhadra on earth 04:40–14:24

Panchanga at sunrise 04:40

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Vaidhriti, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
Month	Chaitra (amanta) · Vaishakha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Durmati (No. 55) · Shaka 1783 · Vikram 1918 more
Festivals	Varuthini Ekadashi

At sunrise 04:38

Tithi	11Krishna-ekadashi (Nanda, Rudra) · until 16:40 more
Nakshatra	Purva-Bhadra, pada 3 (fierce, Aja Ekapad - sunbeam or lightning strike, Jupiter) · until 13:09 more
Yoga	Vaidhriti (“without support, discord”, inauspicious) · until 20:07 more
Karana	Balava (movable) · until 16:40 more
Vara	Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mesha (Aries), Moon: Kumbha (Aquarius)

Changes during the day

from 13:09	nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra
from 16:40	tithi Krishna-dvadashi
from 16:40	karana Kaulava
from 20:07	yoga Vishkambha

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:52
Sunrise	04:38
Noon	12:26
Sunset	20:15
End of twilight	21:01
Moonrise	02:53
Moonset	15:32
Day length	15 h 37 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	from 13:09	from 16:40

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Bhadra (04:38–13:09) is good for root crops.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Bhadra (13:09–20:15) is good for sowing.

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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 14:24 (04.05)–16:40
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Parana (breaking the fast): 04:36–07:44 (06.05)

Muhurta

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 13:09–04:36 (06.05)

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:38–16:40 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 16:40–04:36 (06.05) Hutashana Yoga 16:40–04:36 (06.05) Krakacha Yoga 16:40–04:36 (06.05)

Anandadi: Chara 04:38–13:09 Anandadi: Sthira 13:09–04:36 (06.05)

Dosha-free Panchaka: 18:52 (02.05)–19:07 (07.05)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:30–04:04
Abhijit Muhurta	11:55–12:58
Vijaya Muhurta	15:03–16:05
Godhuli	20:15–20:32
Pradosha	20:15–21:55
Nishitha	00:09–00:42 (06.05)
Amrita Kalam	04:13–06:00

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	18:18–20:15
Yamaganda	12:26–14:24
Gulika Kalam	16:21–18:18
Dur Muhurta	18:10–19:12
Varjyam	23:56–01:44 (06.05)

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 05:00–11:46, 13:09–20:15

Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Purva-Bhadra until 13:09, Uttara-Bhadra from 13:09; tithi Krishna-ekadashi until 16:40, Krishna-dvadashi from 16:40; lagna Mesha 04:38, Vrishabha 05:00, Mithuna 06:26, Karka 08:49, Simha 11:46, Kanya 14:47, Tula 17:47

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Purva-Bhadra (until 13:09) — facing death (dangers); Uttara-Bhadra (from 13:09) — a good life; Sunday — physical well-being.

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

Vaidhriti 04:38–20:07: auspicious undertakings, including haircuts, are avoided during this yoga (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −3

Avoid starting important matters: Vaidhriti

+1 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 13:09–04:36 (06.05)+1 Anandadi: Chara 04:38–13:090 Auspicious nakshatra 13:09–04:36 (06.05)0 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 16:40–04:36 (06.05) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Hutashana Yoga 16:40–04:36 (06.05) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:38–16:40 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Krakacha Yoga 16:40–04:36 (06.05)−1 Panchaka all day−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 04:38–13:09−3 Vaidhriti 04:38–20:07

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 04:38

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Auspicious nakshatra, Auspicious weekday; cons: Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi), Panchaka
Month	Chaitra (amanta) · Vaishakha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Durmati (No. 55) · Shaka 1783 · Vikram 1918 more
Festivals	Soma Pradosha

At sunrise 04:36

Tithi	12Krishna-dvadashi (Bhadra, Sun (Ravi)) · until 19:06 more
Nakshatra	Uttara-Bhadra, pada 3 (fixed, Ahirbudhyana (Serpent of the Deep - Milky Way under the horizon), Saturn) · until 16:07 more
Yoga	Vishkambha (“prop, bolt”, inauspicious) · until 21:04 more
Karana	Kaulava (movable) · until 05:52 more
Vara	Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mesha (Aries), Moon: Mina (Pisces)

Changes during the day

from 05:52	karana Taitila
from 16:07	nakshatra Revati
from 19:06	tithi Krishna-trayodashi
from 19:06	karana Gara
from 21:04	yoga Priti

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:50
Sunrise	04:36
Noon	12:26
Sunset	20:17
End of twilight	21:03
Moonrise	03:03
Moonset	16:44
Day length	15 h 41 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 16:07	from 19:06

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 (04:36–16:07) is good for sowing.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Revati (16:07–20:17) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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Festivals and periods

Soma Pradosha · Shiva

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

Rule: pradosha vyapini: 3 muhurtas after sunset, 20:17–21:56
the tithi covers the decisive time on both days — the day with greater coverage is chosen

Muhurta

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:36–19:06

Anandadi: Matanga 16:07–04:34 (07.05) Anandadi: Gada 04:36–16:07

Dosha-free Panchaka: 18:52 (02.05)–19:07 (07.05)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:29–04:02
Abhijit Muhurta	11:55–12:58
Vijaya Muhurta	15:03–16:06
Godhuli	20:17–20:33
Pradosha	20:17–21:56
Nishitha	00:09–00:42 (07.05)
Amrita Kalam	10:43–12:31

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	06:33–08:31
Yamaganda	10:29–12:26
Gulika Kalam	14:24–16:22
Dur Muhurta	12:58–14:00, 16:06–17:09
Varjyam	none on this day

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 04:56–11:42, 14:43–19:06

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

Cutting hair, shaving	good 04:56–11:42, 14:43–19:06
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	good 04:56–11:42, 14:43–19:06
Bathing, washing hair	good 04:56–11:42, 14:43–20:17

Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra until 16:07, Revati from 16:07; tithi Krishna-dvadashi until 19:06, Krishna-trayodashi from 19:06; lagna Mesha 04:36, Vrishabha 04:56, Mithuna 06:22, Karka 08:45, Simha 11:42, Kanya 14:43, Tula 17:44

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Uttara-Bhadra (until 16:07) — a good life; Revati (from 16:07) — increase in property; Monday — clear, bright complexion.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = −2

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

+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:36–16:07+1 Auspicious weekday0 Anandadi: Matanga 16:07–04:34 (07.05)−1 Anandadi: Gada 04:36–16:07−1 Panchaka all day−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:36–19:06

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

Panchanga at sunrise 04:36

Summary	Favourable day — Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Anandadi: Shubha; auspicious time — after 19:07
Month	Chaitra (amanta) · Vaishakha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Durmati (No. 55) · Shaka 1783 · Vikram 1918 more
Festivals	Masik Shivaratri

At sunrise 04:34

Tithi	13Krishna-trayodashi (Jaya, God of Love) · until 21:33 more
Nakshatra	Revati, pada 2 (soft, Pushan (Prosperous), Mercury) · until 19:07 more Gandamula
Yoga	Priti (“love, affection”, auspicious) · until 22:02 more
Karana	Gara (movable) · until 08:20 more
Vara	Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mesha (Aries), Moon: Mina (Pisces)

Changes during the day

from 08:20	karana Vanija
from 19:07	nakshatra Ashwini
from 21:33	tithi Krishna-chaturdashi
from 21:33	karana Vishti
from 22:02	yoga Ayushman

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:47
Sunrise	04:34
Noon	12:26
Sunset	20:19
End of twilight	21:05
Moonrise	03:13
Moonset	17:57
Day length	15 h 45 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 19:07

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, Revati (04:34–19:07) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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Festivals and periods

Masik Shivaratri · Shiva

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

Rule: nishitha vyapini: midnight, 00:09–00:42 (08.05)
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:34–21:33 Amrita Siddhi Yoga 19:07–04:31 (08.05) Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 19:07–04:31 (08.05)

Anandadi: Shubha 04:34–19:07 Anandadi: Amrita 19:07–04:31 (08.05)

Bhadra in heaven: 21:33–10:45 (08.05); Bhadra Mukha 21:33–23:45; Bhadra Puchha 09:25–10:44 (08.05)
Dosha-free Panchaka: 18:52 (02.05)–19:07
Gandanta (nakshatra): 12:22–01:51 (08.05)
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Revati

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:27–04:00
Abhijit Muhurta	11:55–12:58
Vijaya Muhurta	15:04–16:07
Godhuli	20:19–20:35
Pradosha	20:19–21:57
Nishitha	00:09–00:42 (08.05)
Amrita Kalam	16:25–18:13

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	16:23–18:21
Yamaganda	08:30–10:28
Gulika Kalam	12:26–14:24
Dur Muhurta	07:43–08:46, 23:36–00:09 (08.05)
Varjyam	05:37–07:25

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 04:52–11:38, 14:39–20:19

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 04:52–11:38, 14:39–20:19
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 04:52–11:38, 14:39–20:19
Bathing, washing hair	average 04:52–11:38, 14:39–20:19

Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Revati until 19:07, Ashwini from 19:07; tithi Krishna-trayodashi; lagna Mesha 04:34, Vrishabha 04:52, Mithuna 06:18, Karka 08:41, Simha 11:38, Kanya 14:39, Tula 17:40

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Revati (until 19:07) — increase in property; Ashwini (from 19:07) — joy; 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

Favourable day · score S = +3

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

Auspicious time begins after 19:07

+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:34–21:33+1 Anandadi: Shubha 04:34–19:07+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:34–19:07+1 Yoga Priti 04:34–22:020 Amrita Siddhi Yoga 19:07–04:31 (08.05)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Panchaka 04:34–19:07

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 04:34

Summary	Unfavourable day — Anandadi: Mrityu, Krishna Chaturdashi
Month	Chaitra (amanta) · Vaishakha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Durmati (No. 55) · Shaka 1783 · Vikram 1918 more

At sunrise 04:31

Tithi	14Krishna-chaturdashi (Rikta, Kali) · until 23:55 more
Nakshatra	Ashwini, pada 2 (light, Ashwini Kumara, Ketu) · until 22:02 more Gandamula
Yoga	Ayushman (“long-lived”, auspicious) · until 22:55 more
Karana	Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 10:45 more
Vara	Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mesha (Aries), Moon: Mesha (Aries)

Changes during the day

from 10:45	karana Shakuni
from 22:02	nakshatra Bharani
from 22:55	yoga Saubhagya
from 23:55	tithi Amavasya
from 23:55	karana Chatushpada

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:45
Sunrise	04:31
Noon	12:25
Sunset	20:21
End of twilight	21:08
Moonrise	03:25
Moonset	19:11
Day length	15 h 49 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise

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) 04:31–10:45: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Shakuni 10:45–20:21: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it (it is suitable for sowing).
Krishna-chaturdashi 04:31–20:21: according to the Kalaprakashika, ploughing on Chaturdashi puts the owner’s life in danger.

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Muhurta

Anandadi: Mrityu 04:31–22:02 Anandadi: Kana 22:02–04:29 (09.05)

Bhadra in heaven: 21:33 (07.05)–10:45; Bhadra Mukha 21:33–23:45 (07.05); Bhadra Puchha 09:25–10:44
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Ashwini

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:26–03:59
Abhijit Muhurta	none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday
Vijaya Muhurta	15:04–16:08
Godhuli	20:21–20:37
Pradosha	20:21–21:59
Nishitha	00:09–00:41 (09.05)
Amrita Kalam	13:58–15:45

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	12:26–14:25
Yamaganda	06:30–08:29
Gulika Kalam	10:27–12:26
Dur Muhurta	11:54–12:58
Varjyam	17:33–19:21

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 Ashwini; tithi Krishna-chaturdashi; lagna Mesha 04:31, Vrishabha 04:48, Mithuna 06:14, Karka 08:37, Simha 11:34, Kanya 14:36, Tula 17:36

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Ashwini — joy; Wednesday — favour of the authorities.

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

Krishna-chaturdashi 04:31–20:21: a Rikta and Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Unfavourable day · score S = −4

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

Strict prohibition: Anandadi: Mrityu

Avoid starting important matters: Krishna Chaturdashi

+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:31–22:02+1 Yoga Ayushman 04:31–22:55+1 Auspicious weekday−1 Vishti (Bhadra) 04:31–10:45−3 Anandadi: Mrityu 04:31–22:02−3 Krishna Chaturdashi 04:31–23:55

Panchanga at sunrise 04:31

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Amavasya, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
Month	Chaitra (amanta) · Vaishakha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Durmati (No. 55) · Shaka 1783 · Vikram 1918 more
Festivals	Chaitra Amavasya

At sunrise 04:29

Tithi	30Amavasya (Purna, Pitris (ancestors)) · until 02:07 (10.05) more
Nakshatra	Bharani, pada 1 (fierce, Yama (Dharma-raja), Venus) · until 00:48 (10.05) more
Yoga	Saubhagya (“good fortune, marital happiness”, auspicious) · until 23:41 more
Karana	Chatushpada (fixed, inauspicious) · until 13:02 more
Vara	Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mesha (Aries), Moon: Mesha (Aries)

Changes during the day

from 13:02	karana Naga
from 23:41	yoga Shobhana
from 00:48 (10.05)	nakshatra Krittika
from 02:07 (10.05)	tithi Shukla-pratipat
from 02:07 (10.05)	karana Kimstughna

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:43
Sunrise	04:29
Noon	12:25
Sunset	20:23
End of twilight	21:10
Moonrise	03:40
Moonset	20:25
Day length	15 h 53 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise

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 (04:29–20:23) is good for root crops.
Chatushpada 04:29–13:02: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Naga 13:02–20:23: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

Chaitra Amavasya · Pitris (ancestors)

The new moon — a day of ancestor rites: tarpana, shraddha and charity.

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 23:55 (08.05)–02:07 (10.05)
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Muhurta

Yamaghanta 00:48–04:27 (10.05)

Anandadi: Padma 04:29–00:48 (10.05) Anandadi: Lumbaka 00:48–04:27 (10.05)

Gandanta (tithi): 01:41–02:33 (10.05)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:24–03:57
Abhijit Muhurta	11:54–12:58
Vijaya Muhurta	15:05–16:09
Godhuli	20:23–20:39
Pradosha	20:23–22:00
Nishitha	00:09–00:41 (10.05)
Amrita Kalam	19:27–21:14

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	14:25–16:24
Yamaganda	04:29–06:29
Gulika Kalam	08:28–10:27
Dur Muhurta	09:47–10:51, 16:09–17:12
Varjyam	08:45–10:32

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 04:44–11:30, 14:32–20:23

Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Bharani; tithi Amavasya; lagna Mesha 04:29, Vrishabha 04:44, Mithuna 06:10, Karka 08:33, Simha 11:30, Kanya 14:32, Tula 17:32

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Bharani — facing death (dangers); Thursday — success.

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

Amavasya 04:29–20:23: 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 = −1

Avoid starting important matters: Amavasya

+1 Anandadi: Padma 04:29–00:48 (10.05)+1 Yoga Saubhagya 04:29–23:41+1 Auspicious weekday−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 04:29–00:48 (10.05)−3 Amavasya 04:29–02:07 (10.05)

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

Panchanga at sunrise 04:29

Summary	Best day — Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Anandadi: Chhatra
Month	Vaishakha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Durmati (No. 55) · Shaka 1783 · Vikram 1918 more

At sunrise 04:27

Tithi	1Shukla-pratipat (Nanda, Brahma) · until 04:05 (11.05) more
Nakshatra	Krittika, pada 1 (mixed, Agni, Sun) · until 03:21 (11.05) more
Yoga	Shobhana (“splendid, beautiful”, auspicious) · until 00:17 (11.05) more
Karana	Kimstughna (fixed) · until 15:08 more
Vara	Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mesha (Aries), Moon: Mesha (Aries)

Changes during the day

from 15:08	karana Bava
from 00:17 (11.05)	yoga Atiganda
from 03:21 (11.05)	nakshatra Rohini
from 04:05 (11.05)	tithi Shukla-dvitya
from 04:05 (11.05)	karana Balava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:40
Sunrise	04:27
Noon	12:25
Sunset	20:25
End of twilight	21:12
Moonrise	04:01
Moonset	21:37
Day length	15 h 57 min

Sky

New moon (Amavasya)	02:07

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise

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 (04:27–20:25) is good for root crops.
Kimstughna 04:27–15:08: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:27–04:05 (11.05)

Yamaghanta 03:21–04:25 (11.05) Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:05–04:25 (11.05)

Anandadi: Chhatra 04:27–03:21 (11.05) Anandadi: Mitra 03:21–04:25 (11.05)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:23–03:55
Abhijit Muhurta	11:54–12:58
Vijaya Muhurta	15:06–16:09
Godhuli	20:25–20:41
Pradosha	20:25–22:01
Nishitha	00:09–00:41 (11.05)
Amrita Kalam	00:42–02:28 (11.05)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	10:26–12:26
Yamaganda	16:25–18:25
Gulika Kalam	06:27–08:27
Dur Muhurta	07:39–08:43, 12:58–14:02
Varjyam	14:05–15:51

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 04:40–11:27, 14:28–20:25

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 04:40–11:27, 14:28–20:25
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 04:40–11:27, 14:28–20:25
Bathing, washing hair	average 04:40–11:27, 14:28–20:25

Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Krittika; tithi Shukla-pratipat; lagna Mesha 04:27, Vrishabha 04:40, Mithuna 06:06, Karka 08:29, Simha 11:27, Kanya 14:28, Tula 17:28

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Krittika — consumption (a wasting disease); Friday — universal respect.

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.
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.

+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:27–04:05 (11.05)+1 Anandadi: Chhatra 04:27–03:21 (11.05)+1 Yoga Shobhana 04:27–00:17 (11.05)+1 Auspicious weekday

Panchanga at sunrise 04:27

Summary	Favourable day — Amrita Siddhi Yoga, Anandadi: Shrivatsa
Month	Vaishakha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Durmati (No. 55) · Shaka 1783 · Vikram 1918 more
Festivals	Chandra Darshan

At sunrise 04:25

Tithi	2Shukla-dvitya (Bhadra, Vidhatr) · until 05:46 (12.05) more the tithi will also last until tomorrow’s sunrise (tryahasparsha)
Nakshatra	Rohini, pada 1 (fixed, Prajapati (Brahma - Creator), Moon) · until 05:38 (12.05) more
Yoga	Atiganda (“great danger”, inauspicious) · until 00:41 (12.05) more
Karana	Balava (movable) · until 16:58 more
Vara	Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mesha (Aries), Moon: Vrishabha (Taurus)

Changes during the day

from 16:58	karana Kaulava
from 00:41 (12.05)	yoga Sukarma

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:38
Sunrise	04:25
Noon	12:25
Sunset	20:27
End of twilight	21:15
Moonrise	04:30
Moonset	22:42
Day length	16 h 01 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

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 (04:25–20:27) is good for sowing.

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Festivals and periods

Chandra Darshan · Chandra (the Moon)

The first evening after the new moon, when the thin lunar crescent becomes visible. People look at the young Moon, offer it water and pray for well-being; some fast until it appears.

Rule: first visible lunar crescent, 20:27–22:42
Crescent Moon above the horizon after sunset: 20:27–22:42

Muhurta

Amrita Siddhi Yoga all day Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day

Anandadi: Shrivatsa all day

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:21–03:53
Abhijit Muhurta	11:54–12:58
Vijaya Muhurta	15:06–16:10
Godhuli	20:27–20:42
Pradosha	20:27–22:02
Nishitha	00:09–00:41 (12.05)
Amrita Kalam	02:08–03:53 (12.05)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	08:26–10:26
Yamaganda	14:26–16:26
Gulika Kalam	04:25–06:26
Dur Muhurta	04:25–05:29, 05:29–06:34
Varjyam	20:53–22:38

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average throughout the daytime

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average throughout the daytime
Cutting fingernails	average throughout the daytime
Cutting toenails	average 04:36–11:23, 14:24–20:25
Bathing, washing hair	average throughout the daytime

Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Rohini; tithi Shukla-dvitya; lagna Mesha 04:25, Vrishabha 04:36, Mithuna 06:02, Karka 08:25, Simha 11:23, Kanya 14:24, Tula 17:24, Vrischika 20:25

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Rohini — destruction of all misfortunes; Saturday — decline of physical strength.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Favourable day · score S = +4

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

+4 Amrita Siddhi Yoga all day+1 Anandadi: Shrivatsa all day+1 Auspicious nakshatra all day+1 Auspicious tithi all day−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−2 Tryahasparsha

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

Panchanga at sunrise 04:25

Summary	Favourable day — Swayam Siddha Muhurta, Anandadi: Saumya
Month	Vaishakha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Durmati (No. 55) · Shaka 1783 · Vikram 1918 more
Festivals	Akshaya Tritiya · Parashurama Jayanti · Vrishabha Sankranti

At sunrise 04:23

Tithi	2Shukla-dvitya (Bhadra, Vidhatr) · until 05:46 more vriddhi: the same tithi also prevailed at yesterday’s sunrise
Nakshatra	Rohini, pada 4 (fixed, Prajapati (Brahma - Creator), Moon) · until 05:38 more
Yoga	Sukarma (“good deed”, auspicious) · until 00:49 (13.05) more
Karana	Kaulava (movable) · until 05:46 more
Vara	Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mesha (Aries), Moon: Vrishabha (Taurus)

Changes during the day

from 05:38	nakshatra Mrigashirsha
from 05:46	tithi Shukla-tritya
from 05:46	karana Taitila
from 18:29	karana Gara
from 00:49 (13.05)	yoga Dhriti

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:35
Sunrise	04:23
Noon	12:25
Sunset	20:28
End of twilight	21:17
Moonrise	05:10
Moonset	23:35
Day length	16 h 04 min

Sky

Vrishabha Sankr.	20:43 — the Sun enters Vrishabha (Taurus)

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 05:38	from 05:46

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, Rohini (04:23–05:38) is good for sowing.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Mrigashirsha (05:38–20:28) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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Festivals and periods

Akshaya Tritiya · Lakshmi

The “inexhaustible” third tithi of Vaishakha: whatever is begun or given on this day never diminishes. Favourable for buying gold, new undertakings and weddings without choosing a muhurta; according to legend, the Treta Yuga began on this day, and the Pandavas received the inexhaustible vessel (Akshaya Patra).

Rule: purvahna vyapini: before noon, 05:46–12:26
on the second day the tithi is too short — the first day is chosen

Parashurama Jayanti · Parashurama

The appearance day of Parashurama — the sixth avatar of Vishnu, “Rama with the axe”. He was born in the evening twilight, so the festival may fall a day before Akshaya Tritiya.

Rule: pradosha vyapini: 3 muhurtas after sunset, 20:28–22:03
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Vrishabha Sankranti · Surya

The Sun enters the sidereal sign of Taurus. Punya Kala (the time for holy bath, charity and tarpana) — before the moment of entry.

Rule: by the moment of Sankranti, 14:19–20:28
on the day the Sun enters the sign

Muhurta

Dwipushkar Yoga 05:38–05:46

Anandadi: Prajapati 04:23–05:38 Anandadi: Saumya 05:38–04:22 (13.05)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:20–03:52
Abhijit Muhurta	11:54–12:58
Vijaya Muhurta	15:07–16:11
Godhuli	20:28–20:44
Pradosha	20:28–22:03
Nishitha	00:09–00:41 (13.05)
Amrita Kalam	22:04–23:48

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	18:28–20:28
Yamaganda	12:26–14:27
Gulika Kalam	16:27–18:28
Dur Muhurta	18:20–19:24
Varjyam	11:41–13:25

Haircut and shaving

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

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

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

Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Rohini until 05:38, Mrigashirsha from 05:38; tithi Shukla-dvitya until 05:46, Shukla-tritya from 05:46; lagna Mesha 04:23, Vrishabha 04:32, Mithuna 05:58, Karka 08:21, Simha 11:19, Kanya 14:20, Tula 17:20, Vrischika 20:21

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Rohini (until 05:38) — destruction of all misfortunes; Mrigashirsha (from 05:38) — abundance (well-being, prosperity); Sunday — physical well-being.

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

Sankranti at 20:43 — a Parva day: no haircuts or shaving on this day (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Favourable day · score S = +3

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

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

+1 Anandadi: Saumya 05:38–04:22 (13.05)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:23–05:38+1 Yoga Sukarma 04:23–00:49 (13.05)+1 Auspicious tithi 04:23–05:460 Dwipushkar Yoga 05:38–05:460 Swayam Siddha Muhurta−1 Sankranti day

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

Panchanga at sunrise 04:23

Summary	Favourable day — Ravi Yoga, Auspicious nakshatra; auspicious time — after 07:35
Month	Vaishakha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Durmati (No. 55) · Shaka 1783 · Vikram 1918 more
Festivals	Vinayaka Chaturthi

At sunrise 04:22

Tithi	3Shukla-tritya (Jaya, Vishnu) · until 07:06 more
Nakshatra	Mrigashirsha, pada 4 (soft, Soma (Chandra, Moon), Mars) · until 07:35 more
Yoga	Dhriti (“steadfastness, firmness”, auspicious) · until 00:39 (14.05) more
Karana	Gara (movable) · until 07:06 more
Vara	Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Vrishabha (Taurus), Moon: Mithuna (Gemini)

Changes during the day

from 07:06	tithi Shukla-chaturti
from 07:06	karana Vanija
from 07:35	nakshatra Ardra
from 19:37	karana Vishti
from 00:39 (14.05)	yoga Shula

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:33
Sunrise	04:22
Noon	12:25
Sunset	20:30
End of twilight	21:19
Moonrise	06:05
Moonset	none
Day length	16 h 08 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 07:06	from 07:35

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, Mrigashirsha (04:22–07:35) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 19:37–20:30: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

Vinayaka Chaturthi · Ganesha

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

Rule: madhyahna vyapini: midday (the 3rd fifth of the daytime), 10:49–14:03
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Muhurta

Amrita Siddhi Yoga 04:22–07:35 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:22–07:35 Ravi Yoga 07:35–04:20 (14.05)

Anandadi: Ananda 04:22–07:35 Anandadi: Kaladanda 07:35–04:20 (14.05)

Bhadra in heaven: 19:37–08:02 (14.05); Bhadra Mukha 19:34–21:39; Bhadra Puchha 06:47–08:02 (14.05)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:18–03:50
Abhijit Muhurta	11:54–12:58
Vijaya Muhurta	15:07–16:12
Godhuli	20:30–20:46
Pradosha	20:30–22:04
Nishitha	00:09–00:41 (14.05)
Amrita Kalam	22:29–00:11 (14.05)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	06:23–08:24
Yamaganda	10:25–12:26
Gulika Kalam	14:27–16:28
Dur Muhurta	12:58–14:03, 16:12–17:17
Varjyam	16:32–18:14

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 04:28–07:06

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	good 04:28–07:06
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	good 04:28–07:06
Bathing, washing hair	good 04:28–07:06

Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Mrigashirsha until 07:35, Ardra from 07:35; tithi Shukla-tritya until 07:06, Shukla-chaturti from 07:06; lagna Mesha 04:22, Vrishabha 04:28, Mithuna 05:54, Karka 08:17, Simha 11:15, Kanya 14:16, Tula 17:16, Vrischika 20:17

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Mrigashirsha (until 07:35) — abundance (well-being, prosperity); Ardra (from 07:35) — sadness; Monday — clear, bright complexion.

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

Shukla-chaturti 07:06–20:30: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Favourable day · score S = +3

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

Auspicious time begins after 07:35

+2 Ravi Yoga 07:35–04:20 (14.05)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:22–07:35+1 Yoga Dhriti 04:22–00:39 (14.05)+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 04:22–07:06+1 Amrita Siddhi Yoga 04:22–07:350 Anandadi: Ananda 04:22–07:350 Vishti (Bhadra) 19:37–04:20 (14.05)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 07:35–04:20 (14.05)−1 Surya Dagdha tithi 07:06–04:20 (14.05)−1 Anandadi: Kaladanda 07:35–04:20 (14.05)−2 Rikta tithi 07:06–04:20 (14.05)

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

Panchanga at sunrise 04:22

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Rikta tithi, Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi)
Month	Vaishakha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Durmati (No. 55) · Shaka 1783 · Vikram 1918 more

At sunrise 04:20

Tithi	4Shukla-chaturti (Rikta, Yama) · until 08:02 more
Nakshatra	Ardra, pada 4 (sharp, Rudra (Roaring, angry image of Shiva), Rahu) · until 09:08 more
Yoga	Shula (“spear, sharp pain”, inauspicious) · until 00:07 (15.05) more
Karana	Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 08:02 more
Vara	Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Vrishabha (Taurus), Moon: Mithuna (Gemini)

Changes during the day

from 08:02	tithi Shukla-panchami
from 08:02	karana Bava
from 09:08	nakshatra Punarvasu
from 20:19	karana Balava
from 00:07 (15.05)	yoga Ganda

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:31
Sunrise	04:20
Noon	12:25
Sunset	20:32
End of twilight	21:21
Moonrise	07:13
Moonset	00:16
Day length	16 h 12 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 08:02	from 09:08

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Punarvasu (09:08–20:32) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 04:20–08:02: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 04:20–09:08

Yamaghanta 04:20–09:08 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:02–04:18 (15.05)

Anandadi: Chara 04:20–09:08 Anandadi: Sthira 09:08–04:18 (15.05)

Bhadra in heaven: 19:37 (13.05)–08:02; Bhadra Mukha 19:34–21:39 (13.05); Bhadra Puchha 06:47–08:02
Surya Dagdha tithi: Shukla-chaturti

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:17–03:48
Abhijit Muhurta	11:53–12:58
Vijaya Muhurta	15:08–16:13
Godhuli	20:32–20:48
Pradosha	20:32–22:05
Nishitha	00:09–00:41 (15.05)
Amrita Kalam	none on this day

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	16:29–18:31
Yamaganda	08:23–10:24
Gulika Kalam	12:26–14:27
Dur Muhurta	07:34–08:39, 23:38–00:09 (15.05)
Varjyam	21:40–23:21

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 08:02–20:32

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 08:02–20:32
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 08:02–20:32
Bathing, washing hair	average 04:24–11:11, 14:12–20:32

Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Ardra until 09:08, Punarvasu from 09:08; tithi Shukla-chaturti until 08:02, Shukla-panchami from 08:02; lagna Mesha 04:20, Vrishabha 04:24, Mithuna 05:51, Karka 08:13, Simha 11:11, Kanya 14:12, Tula 17:12, Vrischika 20:13

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Ardra (until 09:08) — sadness; Punarvasu (from 09:08) — strength of spirit (bravery, resilience); Tuesday — harm to longevity.

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

Shukla-chaturti 04:20–08:02: 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

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −3

+2 Ravi Yoga 04:20–09:08+1 Anandadi: Chara 04:20–09:08+1 Auspicious tithi 08:02–04:18 (15.05)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 09:08–04:18 (15.05)0 Yamaghanta 04:20–09:08 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Vishti (Bhadra) 04:20–08:02−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Surya Dagdha tithi 04:20–08:02−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 04:20–09:08−2 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:02–04:18 (15.05)−2 Rikta tithi 04:20–08:02

Panchanga at sunrise 04:20

Summary	Best day — Ravi Yoga, Pushya; auspicious time — after 10:12
Month	Vaishakha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Durmati (No. 55) · Shaka 1783 · Vikram 1918 more
Festivals	Shankaracharya Jayanti · Skanda Shashti

At sunrise 04:18

Tithi	5Shukla-panchami (Purna, Soma) · until 08:28 more
Nakshatra	Punarvasu, pada 4 (movable, Aditi, Jupiter) · until 10:12 more
Yoga	Ganda (“danger, knot”, inauspicious) · until 23:11 more
Karana	Balava (movable) · until 08:28 more
Vara	Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Vrishabha (Taurus), Moon: Karka (Cancer)

Changes during the day

from 08:28	tithi Shukla-shashti
from 08:28	karana Kaulava
from 10:12	nakshatra Pushya
from 20:29	karana Taitila
from 23:11	yoga Vriddhi

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:29
Sunrise	04:18
Noon	12:25
Sunset	20:34
End of twilight	21:24
Moonrise	08:30
Moonset	00:46
Day length	16 h 16 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 08:28	from 10:12

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 (04:18–10:12) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Pushya (10:12–20:34) is good for sowing.

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Festivals and periods

Shankaracharya Jayanti · Adi Shankaracharya

The birthday of Adi Shankaracharya, the great teacher of Advaita Vedanta (8th century).

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 08:02 (14.05)–08:28
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Skanda Shashti · Skanda (Murugan, Kartikeya)

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

Rule: the tithi begins between sunrise and sunset, 08:28–04:16 (16.05)
the tithi begins between sunrise and sunset

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 10:12–04:16 (16.05)

Anandadi: Matanga 10:12–04:16 (16.05) Anandadi: Gada 04:18–10:12

Gandanta (tithi): 08:04–08:52

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:16–03:47
Abhijit Muhurta	none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday
Vijaya Muhurta	15:09–16:14
Godhuli	20:34–20:49
Pradosha	20:34–22:06
Nishitha	00:10–00:40 (16.05)
Amrita Kalam	07:42–09:22, 04:12–05:50 (16.05)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	12:26–14:28
Yamaganda	06:20–08:22
Gulika Kalam	10:24–12:26
Dur Muhurta	11:53–12:58
Varjyam	18:23–20:01

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 04:20–08:28

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

Cutting hair, shaving	good 04:20–08:28
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	good 04:20–08:28
Bathing, washing hair	good 04:20–08:28

Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Punarvasu until 10:12, Pushya from 10:12; tithi Shukla-panchami until 08:28, Shukla-shashti from 08:28; lagna Mesha 04:18, Vrishabha 04:20, Mithuna 05:47, Karka 08:09, Simha 11:07, Kanya 14:08, Tula 17:08, Vrischika 20:10

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Punarvasu (until 10:12) — strength of spirit (bravery, resilience); Pushya (from 10:12) — increase in wealth; Wednesday — favour of the authorities.

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Best day · score S = +5

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

Auspicious time begins after 10:12

+2 Ravi Yoga 10:12–04:16 (16.05)+1 Pushya 10:12–04:16 (16.05)+1 Anandadi: Matanga 10:12–04:16 (16.05)+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 04:18–08:28−1 Anandadi: Gada 04:18–10:12

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

Panchanga at sunrise 04:18

Summary	Best day — Amrita Siddhi Yoga, Pushya; auspicious time — until 10:44
Month	Vaishakha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Durmati (No. 55) · Shaka 1783 · Vikram 1918 more
Festivals	Ganga Saptami

At sunrise 04:16

Tithi	6Shukla-shashti (Nanda, Kartikeya) · until 08:22 more
Nakshatra	Pushya, pada 3 (light, Brhaspati, Saturn) · until 10:44 more
Yoga	Vriddhi (“growth, increase”, auspicious) · until 21:46 more
Karana	Taitila (movable) · until 08:22 more
Vara	Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Vrishabha (Taurus), Moon: Karka (Cancer)

Changes during the day

from 08:22	tithi Shukla-saptami
from 08:22	karana Gara
from 10:44	nakshatra Ashlesha
from 20:05	karana Vanija
from 21:46	yoga Dhruva

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:26
Sunrise	04:16
Noon	12:25
Sunset	20:36
End of twilight	21:26
Moonrise	09:53
Moonset	01:07
Day length	16 h 19 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 08:22	from 10:44

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Pushya (04:16–10:44) is good for sowing.

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Festivals and periods

Ganga Saptami · Ganga

The day of the rebirth of the Ganga: according to legend, the sage Jahnu drank her waters and then released her through his ear. A holy bath in the Ganga and puja at noon.

Rule: madhyahna vyapini: midday (the 3rd fifth of the daytime), 10:48–14:04
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Muhurta

Amrita Siddhi Yoga 04:16–10:44 Guru Pushya Yoga 04:16–10:44 Ravi Yoga 04:16–10:44 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:16–10:44

Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:16–08:22

Anandadi: Shubha 04:16–10:44 Anandadi: Amrita 10:44–04:14 (17.05)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:14–03:45
Abhijit Muhurta	11:53–12:59
Vijaya Muhurta	15:09–16:15
Godhuli	20:36–20:51
Pradosha	20:36–22:08
Nishitha	00:10–00:40 (17.05)
Amrita Kalam	04:12–05:50

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	14:28–16:31
Yamaganda	04:16–06:18
Gulika Kalam	08:21–10:23
Dur Muhurta	09:43–10:48, 16:15–17:20
Varjyam	23:30–01:06 (17.05)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 08:22–10:44

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 08:22–10:44
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	good 08:22–10:44
Bathing, washing hair	good 08:22–10:44

Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Pushya until 10:44, Ashlesha from 10:44; tithi Shukla-shashti until 08:22, Shukla-saptami from 08:22; lagna Vrishabha 04:16, Mithuna 05:43, Karka 08:06, Simha 11:03, Kanya 14:04, Tula 17:04, Vrischika 20:06

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Pushya (until 10:44) — increase in wealth; Ashlesha (from 10:44) — physical affliction (suffering); Thursday — success.

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Best day · score S = +11

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

Auspicious time ends by 10:44

+4 Amrita Siddhi Yoga 04:16–10:44+2 Pushya 04:16–10:44+2 Ravi Yoga 04:16–10:44+1 Anandadi: Shubha 04:16–10:44+1 Yoga Vriddhi 04:16–21:46+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 08:22–04:14 (17.05)0 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:16–08:22 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 10:44–04:14 (17.05)

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

Panchanga at sunrise 04:16

Summary	Unfavourable day — many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower), Bhadra on earth
Month	Vaishakha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Durmati (No. 55) · Shaka 1783 · Vikram 1918 more

At sunrise 04:14

Tithi	7Shukla-saptami (Bhadra, Indra) · until 07:39 more
Nakshatra	Ashlesha, pada 3 (sharp, Naga - the lord of snakes (Sharpa), Mercury) · until 10:40 more Gandamula
Yoga	Dhruva (“fixed, constant (the Pole Star)”, auspicious) · until 19:52 more
Karana	Vanija (movable) · until 07:39 more
Vara	Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Vrishabha (Taurus), Moon: Karka (Cancer)

Changes during the day

from 07:39	tithi Shukla-ashtami
from 07:39	karana Vishti
from 10:40	nakshatra Magha
from 19:03	karana Bava
from 19:52	yoga Vyaghata

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:24
Sunrise	04:14
Noon	12:25
Sunset	20:38
End of twilight	21:28
Moonrise	11:17
Moonset	01:24
Day length	16 h 23 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	from 07:39	from 10:40

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Magha (10:40–20:38) is good for sowing, for root crops.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 07:39–19:03: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Muhurta

Krakacha Yoga 04:14–07:39 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:14–07:39 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:39–04:12 (18.05)

Anandadi: Mrityu 04:14–10:40 Anandadi: Kana 10:40–04:12 (18.05)

Bhadra on earth: 07:39–19:03; Bhadra Puchha 09:21–10:28; Bhadra Mukha 10:28–12:22
Gandanta (nakshatra): 04:45–16:34
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Ashlesha

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:13–03:44
Abhijit Muhurta	11:53–12:59
Vijaya Muhurta	15:10–16:15
Godhuli	20:38–20:53
Pradosha	20:38–22:09
Nishitha	00:10–00:40 (18.05)
Amrita Kalam	09:05–10:40

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	10:23–12:26
Yamaganda	16:32–18:35
Gulika Kalam	06:17–08:20
Dur Muhurta	07:31–08:36, 12:59–14:04
Varjyam	22:20–23:53

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 04:14–07:39

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 04:14–07:39
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 04:14–07:39
Bathing, washing hair	average 04:14–10:59, 14:00–20:38

Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Ashlesha until 10:40, Magha from 10:40; tithi Shukla-saptami until 07:39, Shukla-ashtami from 07:39; lagna Vrishabha 04:14, Mithuna 05:39, Karka 08:02, Simha 10:59, Kanya 14:00, Tula 17:00, Vrischika 20:02

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Ashlesha (until 10:40) — physical affliction (suffering); Magha (from 10:40) — loss of property; Friday — universal respect.

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

Shukla-ashtami 07:39–20:38: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Bhadra on earth 07:39–19:03: 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:

The Muhurta Chintamani warns: whoever shaves in Magha nakshatra 4 times a year puts their life in danger — frequent haircuts in this nakshatra are best avoided.
Friday: B. V. Raman advises against cutting nails (the rating above is the site’s summary, which uses the same weekdays for nails as for haircuts, so Friday counts as auspicious).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Unfavourable day · score S = −12

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

Avoid starting important matters: Bhadra on earth

+1 Yoga Dhruva 04:14–19:52+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 04:14–07:390 Yoga Vyaghata 19:52–23:06−1 Ashtami 07:39–04:12 (18.05)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 04:14–10:40−2 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:39–04:12 (18.05)−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:14–07:39−3 Anandadi: Mrityu 04:14–10:40−3 Krakacha Yoga 04:14–07:39−3 Bhadra on earth 07:39–19:03

Panchanga at sunrise 04:14

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Ravi Yoga, Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi); cons: Rikta tithi, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
Month	Vaishakha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Durmati (No. 55) · Shaka 1783 · Vikram 1918 more
Festivals	Sita Navami (Janaki Jayanti) · Masik Durgashtami

At sunrise 04:12

Tithi	8Shukla-ashtami (Jaya, Vasus) · until 06:18 more
Nakshatra	Magha, pada 3 (fierce, Pitris or Pitars - ancestors of the clan, forefathers, Ketu) · until 09:59 more Gandamula
Yoga	Vyaghata (“crushing blow”, inauspicious) · until 17:28 more
Karana	Bava (movable) · until 06:18 more
Vara	Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Vrishabha (Taurus), Moon: Simha (Leo)

Changes during the day

from 06:18	tithi Shukla-navami
from 06:18	karana Balava
from 09:59	nakshatra Purva-Phalguni
from 17:24	karana Kaulava
from 17:28	yoga Harshana

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:22
Sunrise	04:12
Noon	12:25
Sunset	20:39
End of twilight	21:30
Moonrise	12:43
Moonset	01:37
Day length	16 h 26 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 06:18	from 09:59

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, Magha (04:12–09:59) is good for sowing, for root crops.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Phalguni (09:59–20:39) is good for root crops.

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Festivals and periods

Sita Navami (Janaki Jayanti) · Sita

The appearance day of Sita, the consort of Rama: according to the Ramayana, King Janaka found her in a furrow while ploughing a field. Married women fast for the long life of their husbands.

Rule: madhyahna vyapini: midday (the 3rd fifth of the daytime), 10:47–14:05
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Masik Durgashtami · Durga

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

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 07:39 (17.05)–06:18
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:18–04:11 (19.05) Ravi Yoga 09:59–04:11 (19.05)

Anandadi: Padma 04:12–09:59 Anandadi: Lumbaka 09:59–04:11 (19.05)

Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Magha

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:12–03:42
Abhijit Muhurta	11:53–12:59
Vijaya Muhurta	15:10–16:16
Godhuli	20:39–20:54
Pradosha	20:39–22:10
Nishitha	00:10–00:40 (19.05)
Amrita Kalam	07:39–09:13, 02:38–04:09 (19.05)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	08:19–10:23
Yamaganda	14:29–16:33
Gulika Kalam	04:12–06:16
Dur Muhurta	04:12–05:18, 05:18–06:24
Varjyam	17:33–19:04

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	bad throughout the daytime

Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Magha until 09:59, Purva-Phalguni from 09:59; tithi Shukla-ashtami until 06:18, Shukla-navami from 06:18; lagna Vrishabha 04:12, Mithuna 05:35, Karka 07:58, Simha 10:55, Kanya 13:56, Tula 16:56, Vrischika 19:58

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Magha (until 09:59) — loss of property; Purva-Phalguni (from 09:59) — ill health; Saturday — decline of physical strength.

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

Shukla-ashtami 04:12–06:18: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Shukla-navami 06:18–20:39: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = 0

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

+2 Ravi Yoga 09:59–04:11 (19.05)+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:18–04:11 (19.05)+1 Anandadi: Padma 04:12–09:590 Yoga Harshana 17:28–04:11 (19.05)−1 Anandadi: Lumbaka 09:59–04:11 (19.05)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 04:12–09:59−2 Rikta tithi 06:18–04:11 (19.05)

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

Panchanga at sunrise 04:12

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Kshaya tithi, Rikta tithi
Month	Vaishakha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Durmati (No. 55) · Shaka 1783 · Vikram 1918 more

At sunrise 04:11

Tithi	9Shukla-navami (Rikta, Serpent (Naga)) · until 04:21 more
Nakshatra	Purva-Phalguni, pada 4 (fierce, Bhaga (Share, Distributor) - god of wealth and family, Venus) · until 08:42 more
Yoga	Harshana (“delighting”, auspicious) · until 14:35 more
Karana	Kaulava (movable) · until 04:21 more
Vara	Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Vrishabha (Taurus), Moon: Simha (Leo)

Changes during the day

from 04:21	tithi Shukla-dashami (kshaya: not present at any sunrise)
from 04:21	karana Taitila
from 08:42	nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni
from 14:35	yoga Vajra
from 15:09	karana Gara
from 01:50 (20.05)	tithi Shukla-ekadashi
from 01:50 (20.05)	karana Vanija

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:20
Sunrise	04:11
Noon	12:25
Sunset	20:41
End of twilight	21:33
Moonrise	14:11
Moonset	01:50
Day length	16 h 30 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 04:21	from 08:42

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Phalguni (04:11–08:42) is good for root crops.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Phalguni (08:42–20:41) is good for sowing.

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Muhurta

Ravi Yoga all day Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 08:42–04:09 (20.05)

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 01:50–04:09 (20.05)

Anandadi: Chhatra 04:11–08:42 Anandadi: Mitra 08:42–04:09 (20.05)

Gandanta (tithi): 01:29–02:11 (20.05)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:11–03:41
Abhijit Muhurta	11:53–12:59
Vijaya Muhurta	15:11–16:17
Godhuli	20:41–20:56
Pradosha	20:41–22:11
Nishitha	00:10–00:40 (20.05)
Amrita Kalam	00:13–01:42 (20.05)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	18:37–20:41
Yamaganda	12:26–14:30
Gulika Kalam	16:34–18:37
Dur Muhurta	18:29–19:35
Varjyam	15:21–16:50

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 04:21–20:41

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 04:21–20:41
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 04:21–20:41
Bathing, washing hair	average 04:21–20:41

Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Purva-Phalguni until 08:42, Uttara-Phalguni from 08:42; tithi Shukla-navami until 04:21, Shukla-dashami from 04:21; lagna Vrishabha 04:11, Mithuna 05:31, Karka 07:54, Simha 10:51, Kanya 13:52, Tula 16:52, Vrischika 19:54

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Purva-Phalguni (until 08:42) — ill health; Uttara-Phalguni (from 08:42) — destruction of all diseases; Sunday — physical well-being.

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

Shukla-navami 04:11–04:21: 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 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 = +4

Avoid starting important matters: Kshaya tithi

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 08:42–04:09 (20.05)+2 Ravi Yoga all day+1 Anandadi: Chhatra 04:11–08:42+1 Yoga Harshana 04:11–14:35+1 Auspicious tithi 04:21–01:50 (20.05)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 08:42–04:09 (20.05)0 Yoga Vajra 14:35–15:37−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 04:11–08:42−2 Kshaya tithi−2 Rikta tithi 04:11–04:21

Panchanga at sunrise 04:11

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Krakacha Yoga, Vishti (Bhadra)
Month	Vaishakha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Durmati (No. 55) · Shaka 1783 · Vikram 1918 more
Festivals	Mohini Ekadashi

At sunrise 04:09

Tithi	11Shukla-ekadashi (Nanda, Rudra) · until 22:52 more
Nakshatra	Uttara-Phalguni, pada 4 (fixed, Aryaman (Lord of Hospitality), Sun) · until 06:52 more
Yoga	Vajra (“diamond, thunderbolt”, inauspicious) · until 11:16 more
Karana	Vanija (movable) · until 12:24 more
Vara	Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Vrishabha (Taurus), Moon: Kanya (Virgo)

Changes during the day

from 06:52	nakshatra Hasta
from 11:16	yoga Siddhi
from 12:24	karana Vishti
from 22:52	tithi Shukla-dvadashi
from 22:52	karana Bava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:18
Sunrise	04:09
Noon	12:25
Sunset	20:43
End of twilight	21:35
Moonrise	15:42
Moonset	02:02
Day length	16 h 33 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 06:52

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-Phalguni (04:09–06:52) is good for sowing.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Hasta (06:52–20:43) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 12:24–20:43: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

Mohini Ekadashi · Vishnu

The Ekadashi of the bright half of Vaishakha, associated with Mohini — the female form of Vishnu who distributed amrita to the gods. Fasting and worship of Vishnu free the mind from attachments.

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 01:50–22:52
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Parana (breaking the fast): 04:07–07:27 (21.05)

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 04:09–06:52

Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:09–22:52 Krakacha Yoga 04:09–22:52 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 22:52–04:07 (21.05)

Anandadi: Shrivatsa 04:09–06:52 Anandadi: Vajra 06:52–04:07 (21.05)

Bhadra in the netherworld: 12:24–22:52; Bhadra Puchha 16:33–17:36; Bhadra Mukha 17:36–19:21

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:09–03:39
Abhijit Muhurta	11:53–12:59
Vijaya Muhurta	15:12–16:18
Godhuli	20:43–20:58
Pradosha	20:43–22:12
Nishitha	00:10–00:40 (21.05)
Amrita Kalam	23:10–00:37 (21.05)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	06:13–08:18
Yamaganda	10:22–12:26
Gulika Kalam	14:30–16:34
Dur Muhurta	12:59–14:05, 16:18–17:24
Varjyam	14:29–15:56

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 04:09–10:47, 13:48–19:50

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	good 04:09–10:47, 13:48–19:50
Cutting fingernails	average throughout the daytime
Cutting toenails	good 04:09–10:47, 13:48–19:50
Bathing, washing hair	good 04:09–10:47, 13:48–20:43

Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni until 06:52, Hasta from 06:52; tithi Shukla-ekadashi; lagna Vrishabha 04:09, Mithuna 05:27, Karka 07:50, Simha 10:47, Kanya 13:48, Tula 16:48, Vrischika 19:50

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Uttara-Phalguni (until 06:52) — destruction of all diseases; Hasta (from 06:52) — imparting radiance (to the person); Monday — clear, bright complexion.

Cautions:

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

+1 Yoga Siddhi 11:16–04:07 (21.05)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:09–06:52+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 04:09–22:520 Ravi Yoga 04:09–06:520 Anandadi: Shrivatsa 04:09–06:52−1 Anandadi: Vajra 06:52–04:07 (21.05)−2 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:09–22:52−2 Vishti (Bhadra) 12:24–22:52−3 Krakacha Yoga 04:09–22:52

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

Panchanga at sunrise 04:09

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Vyatipata, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
Month	Vaishakha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Durmati (No. 55) · Shaka 1783 · Vikram 1918 more
Festivals	Bhauma Pradosha

At sunrise 04:07

Tithi	12Shukla-dvadashi (Bhadra, Sun (Ravi)) · until 19:33 more
Nakshatra	Hasta, pada 4 (light, Savitar (Animating, Awakening), Moon) · until 04:36 more
Yoga	Siddhi (“success, accomplishment”, auspicious) · until 07:37 more
Karana	Bava (movable) · until 09:14 more
Vara	Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Vrishabha (Taurus), Moon: Kanya (Virgo)

Changes during the day

from 04:36	nakshatra Chitra
from 07:37	yoga Vyatipata
from 09:14	karana Balava
from 19:33	tithi Shukla-triodashi
from 19:33	karana Kaulava
from 02:02 (22.05)	nakshatra Swati
from 03:44 (22.05)	yoga Variyana

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:16
Sunrise	04:07
Noon	12:25
Sunset	20:45
End of twilight	21:37
Moonrise	17:15
Moonset	02:15
Day length	16 h 37 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 04:36	from 19:33

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Hasta (04:07–04:36) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Chitra (04:36–20:45) is good 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, 20:45–22:13
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Muhurta

Dwipushkar Yoga 04:36–19:33 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 19:33–04:06 (22.05) Ravi Yoga 02:02–04:06 (22.05)

Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 19:33–04:06 (22.05)

Anandadi: Saumya 04:07–04:36 Anandadi: Dhwaja 02:02–04:06 (22.05) Anandadi: Dhwanksha 04:36–02:02 (22.05)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:08–03:38
Abhijit Muhurta	11:53–12:59
Vijaya Muhurta	15:12–16:19
Godhuli	20:45–20:59
Pradosha	20:45–22:13
Nishitha	00:11–00:40 (22.05)
Amrita Kalam	20:19–21:45

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	16:35–18:40
Yamaganda	08:17–10:21
Gulika Kalam	12:26–14:31
Dur Muhurta	07:27–08:33, 23:41–00:11 (22.05)
Varjyam	11:45–13:11

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 04:07–07:37

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 04:07–07:37
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 04:07–07:37
Bathing, washing hair	average 04:07–10:43, 13:44–20:45

Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Hasta until 04:36, Chitra from 04:36; tithi Shukla-dvadashi until 19:33, Shukla-triodashi from 19:33; lagna Vrishabha 04:07, Mithuna 05:23, Karka 07:46, Simha 10:43, Kanya 13:44, Tula 16:45, Vrischika 19:46

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Hasta (until 04:36) — imparting radiance (to the person); Chitra (from 04:36) — improvement of well-being; Tuesday — harm to longevity.

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

Vyatipata 07:37–20:45: auspicious undertakings, including haircuts, are avoided during this yoga (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −2

Avoid starting important matters: Vyatipata

+2 Yoga Siddhi 04:07–07:37+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:07–04:360 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 19:33–04:06 (22.05)0 Auspicious tithi 19:33–04:06 (22.05)0 Anandadi: Saumya 04:07–04:360 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 19:33–04:06 (22.05) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Dwipushkar Yoga 04:36–19:33−1 Anandadi: Dhwanksha 04:36–02:02 (22.05)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−3 Vyatipata 07:37–03:44 (22.05)

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

Panchanga at sunrise 04:07

Summary	Favourable day — Ravi Yoga, Auspicious nakshatra; auspicious time — until 16:02
Month	Vaishakha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Durmati (No. 55) · Shaka 1783 · Vikram 1918 more
Festivals	Narasimha Jayanti

At sunrise 04:06

Tithi	13Shukla-triodashi (Jaya, God of Love) · until 16:02 more
Nakshatra	Swati, pada 1 (movable, Waiu (Wind), Rahu) · until 23:19 more
Yoga	Variyana (“excellent, best”, auspicious) · until 23:44 more
Karana	Kaulava (movable) · until 05:48 more
Vara	Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Vrishabha (Taurus), Moon: Tula (Libra)

Changes during the day

from 05:48	karana Taitila
from 16:02	tithi Shukla-chaturdashi
from 16:02	karana Gara
from 23:19	nakshatra Vishakha
from 23:44	yoga Parigha
from 02:16 (23.05)	karana Vanija

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:14
Sunrise	04:06
Noon	12:26
Sunset	20:46
End of twilight	21:39
Moonrise	18:52
Moonset	02:32
Day length	16 h 40 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 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, Swati (04:06–20:46) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Shukla-chaturdashi 16:02–20:46: according to the Kalaprakashika, ploughing on Chaturdashi puts the owner’s life in danger.

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Festivals and periods

Narasimha Jayanti · Narasimha

The appearance day of Narasimha — the avatar of Vishnu in the form of a man-lion, who saved Prahlada from the demon Hiranyakashipu. Narasimha appeared at sunset, so puja is performed at Sayahna (the last fifth of the daytime); devotees fast until evening.

Rule: sayahna vyapini: the last fifth of the daytime, until sunset, 17:26–20:46
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 04:06–23:19

Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 04:06–16:02 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:06–16:02

Anandadi: Prajapati 23:19–04:04 (23.05) Anandadi: Dhumra 04:06–23:19

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:07–03:36
Abhijit Muhurta	none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday
Vijaya Muhurta	15:13–16:20
Godhuli	20:46–21:01
Pradosha	20:46–22:14
Nishitha	00:11–00:40 (23.05)
Amrita Kalam	15:31–16:56

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	12:26–14:31
Yamaganda	06:11–08:16
Gulika Kalam	10:21–12:26
Dur Muhurta	11:53–12:59
Varjyam	07:00–08:25

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 04:06–10:39, 13:40–16:02

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	good 04:06–10:39, 13:40–16:02
Cutting fingernails	average 04:06–16:02
Cutting toenails	good 04:06–10:39, 13:40–16:02
Bathing, washing hair	good 04:06–10:39, 13:40–16:02

Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Swati; tithi Shukla-triodashi until 16:02, Shukla-chaturdashi from 16:02; lagna Vrishabha 04:06, Mithuna 05:19, Karka 07:42, Simha 10:39, Kanya 13:40, Tula 16:41, Vrischika 19:42

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Swati — relief from all suffering; Wednesday — favour of the authorities.

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

Shukla-chaturdashi 16:02–20:46: a Rikta and Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Favourable day · score S = +4

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

Auspicious time ends by 16:02

+2 Ravi Yoga 04:06–23:19+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:06–23:19+1 Yoga Variyana 04:06–23:44+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 04:06–16:020 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 04:06–16:02 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:06–16:02 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Rikta tithi 16:02–04:04 (23.05)−1 Anandadi: Dhumra 04:06–23:19

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

Panchanga at sunrise 04:06

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Ravi Yoga, Anandadi: Vardhamana; cons: Rikta tithi, Yoga Parigha
Month	Vaishakha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Durmati (No. 55) · Shaka 1783 · Vikram 1918 more
Festivals	Purnima Vrat

At sunrise 04:04

Tithi	14Shukla-chaturdashi (Rikta, Kali) · until 12:30 more
Nakshatra	Vishakha, pada 1 (mixed, Indra and Agni, Jupiter) · until 20:38 more
Yoga	Parigha (“bolt, barrier”, inauspicious) · until 19:46 more
Karana	Vanija (movable) · until 12:30 more
Vara	Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Vrishabha (Taurus), Moon: Tula (Libra)

Changes during the day

from 12:30	tithi Purnima
from 12:30	karana Vishti
from 19:46	yoga Shiva
from 20:38	nakshatra Anuradha
from 22:46	karana Bava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:12
Sunrise	04:04
Noon	12:26
Sunset	20:48
End of twilight	21:41
Moonrise	20:26
Moonset	02:54
Day length	16 h 43 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 12:30	from 20:38

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Vishakha (04:04–20:38) is good for sowing, for root crops.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Anuradha (20:38–20:48) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 12:30–20:48: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Shukla-chaturdashi 04:04–12:30: according to the Kalaprakashika, ploughing on Chaturdashi puts the owner’s life in danger.

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Festivals and periods

Purnima Vrat · Chandra (the Moon)

The full moon fast (Purnima upavas) is kept on the day when Purnima prevails at midday (Madhyahna): if it begins before noon, the fast falls on the day before the one with Purnima at sunrise. Devotees fast from sunrise until moonrise and pray to Vishnu (Satyanarayana) and Chandra.

Rule: madhyahna vyapini: midday (the 3rd fifth of the daytime), 12:30–14:07
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Purnima at sunrise (holy bath, charity): 24.05

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 06:09–20:38 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 12:30–04:03 (24.05) Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 20:38–04:03 (24.05)

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:04–12:30

Anandadi: Vardhamana 04:04–20:38 Anandadi: Ananda 20:38–04:03 (24.05)

Bhadra in the netherworld: 12:30–15:18
Bhadra in heaven: 15:18–22:46; Bhadra Puchha 19:12–20:13; Bhadra Mukha 20:13–21:56

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:06–03:35
Abhijit Muhurta	11:53–13:00
Vijaya Muhurta	15:13–16:20
Godhuli	20:48–21:02
Pradosha	20:48–22:15
Nishitha	00:11–00:40 (24.05)
Amrita Kalam	12:49–14:14

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	14:32–16:37
Yamaganda	04:04–06:10
Gulika Kalam	08:15–10:21
Dur Muhurta	09:39–10:46, 16:20–17:27
Varjyam	04:18–05:43, 00:13–01:39 (24.05)

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 04:04–10:35, 13:37–20:38

Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Vishakha until 20:38, Anuradha from 20:38; tithi Shukla-chaturdashi until 12:30, Purnima from 12:30; lagna Vrishabha 04:04, Mithuna 05:15, Karka 07:38, Simha 10:35, Kanya 13:37, Tula 16:37, Vrischika 19:38

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Vishakha (until 20:38) — loss of money; Anuradha (from 20:38) — loss of money. In general Anuradha is favourable, but not for the very first shaving, cutting or trimming of hair (“vapanam”); Thursday — success.

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

Shukla-chaturdashi 04:04–12:30: a Rikta and Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Purnima 12:30–20:48: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (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.

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = +1

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

+2 Ravi Yoga 06:09–20:38+1 Anandadi: Vardhamana 04:04–20:38+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 12:30–04:03 (24.05)0 Yoga Shiva 19:46–04:03 (24.05)0 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 20:38–04:03 (24.05)0 Auspicious nakshatra 20:38–04:03 (24.05)0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:04–12:30 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Vishti (Bhadra) 15:18–22:46−1 Yoga Parigha 04:04–09:45−2 Rikta tithi 04:04–12:30

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 04:04

Summary	Best day — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Auspicious nakshatra; auspicious time — after 18:09
Month	Vaishakha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Durmati (No. 55) · Shaka 1783 · Vikram 1918 more
Festivals	Buddha Purnima (Vesak) · Vaishakha Purnima

At sunrise 04:03

Tithi	15Purnima (Purna, Vishvedevas) · until 09:06 more
Nakshatra	Anuradha, pada 2 (soft, Mitra (Friend), Saturn) · until 18:09 more
Yoga	Shiva (“auspicious, benevolent”, auspicious) · until 15:57 more
Karana	Bava (movable) · until 09:06 more
Vara	Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Vrishabha (Taurus), Moon: Vrischika (Scorpio)

Changes during the day

from 09:06	tithi Krishna-pratipat
from 09:06	karana Balava
from 15:57	yoga Siddha
from 18:09	nakshatra Jyestha
from 19:30	karana Kaulava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:10
Sunrise	04:03
Noon	12:26
Sunset	20:50
End of twilight	21:43
Moonrise	21:49
Moonset	03:27
Day length	16 h 46 min

Sky

Full moon (Purnima)	09:06

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 09:06	from 18:09

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Anuradha (04:03–18:09) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Jyestha (18:09–20:50) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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Festivals and periods

Buddha Purnima (Vesak) · Buddha and Kurma

The full moon of Vaishakha: the day of the Buddha’s birth, enlightenment and parinirvana; Hindus revere him as the ninth avatar of Vishnu. Kurma Jayanti (the tortoise avatar) falls on the same day. Holy bath, charity and reading of sacred texts.

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 12:30 (23.05)–09:06
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Vaishakha Purnima · Chandra (the Moon)

The full moon of Vaishakha — one of the holiest days of the year: Buddha Purnima and Kurma Jayanti. Holy bath in sacred rivers, charity of water and food.

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 12:30 (23.05)–09:06
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Fast on the eve (Purnima Vrat): 23.05

Muhurta

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:03–18:09 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 09:06–04:01 (25.05)

Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 18:09–04:01 (25.05)

Anandadi: Chara 18:09–04:01 (25.05) Anandadi: Rakshasa 04:03–18:09

Gandanta (tithi): 08:45–09:27

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:05–03:34
Abhijit Muhurta	11:53–13:00
Vijaya Muhurta	15:14–16:21
Godhuli	20:50–21:04
Pradosha	20:50–22:16
Nishitha	00:11–00:40 (25.05)
Amrita Kalam	08:50–10:16

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	10:20–12:26
Yamaganda	16:38–18:44
Gulika Kalam	06:09–08:15
Dur Muhurta	07:24–08:31, 13:00–14:07
Varjyam	23:16–00:43 (25.05)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 09:06–10:32, 13:33–19:34

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 09:06–10:32, 13:33–19:34
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 09:06–10:32, 13:33–19:34
Bathing, washing hair	good 04:03–10:32, 13:33–18:09

Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Anuradha until 18:09, Jyestha from 18:09; tithi Purnima until 09:06, Krishna-pratipat from 09:06; lagna Vrishabha 04:03, Mithuna 05:11, Karka 07:34, Simha 10:32, Kanya 13:33, Tula 16:33, Vrischika 19:34

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Anuradha (until 18:09) — loss of money. In general Anuradha is favourable, but not for the very first shaving, cutting or trimming of hair (“vapanam”); Jyestha (from 18:09) — loss (reduction) of landed property (real estate); Friday — universal respect.

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

Purnima 04:03–09:06: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Cautions:

The Muhurta Chintamani warns: whoever shaves in Anuradha nakshatra 3 times a year puts their life in danger — frequent haircuts in this nakshatra are best avoided.
Jyeshtha: favourable for shaving according to the Muhurta Chintamani and B. V. Raman (the rating above follows the Kalaprakashika, where it is avoided).
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 begins after 18:09

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:03–18:09+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:03–18:09+1 Yoga Shiva 04:03–15:57+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 09:06–04:01 (25.05)0 Anandadi: Chara 18:09–04:01 (25.05)0 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 09:06–04:01 (25.05) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 18:09–04:01 (25.05)0 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 18:09–04:01 (25.05)−1 Anandadi: Rakshasa 04:03–18:09

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

Panchanga at sunrise 04:03

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Kshaya tithi, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
Month	Vaishakha (amanta) · Jyeshtha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Durmati (No. 55) · Shaka 1783 · Vikram 1918 more
Festivals	Narada Jayanti

At sunrise 04:01

Tithi	1Krishna-pratipat (Nanda, Brahma) · until 06:00 more
Nakshatra	Jyestha, pada 2 (sharp, Indra (Leader of the Gods), Mercury) · until 16:03 more Gandamula
Yoga	Siddha (“perfected, accomplished”, auspicious) · until 12:27 more
Karana	Kaulava (movable) · until 06:00 more
Vara	Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Vrishabha (Taurus), Moon: Vrischika (Scorpio)

Changes during the day

from 06:00	tithi Krishna-dvitya (kshaya: not present at any sunrise)
from 06:00	karana Taitila
from 12:27	yoga Sadhya
from 16:03	nakshatra Mula
from 16:36	karana Gara
from 03:21 (26.05)	tithi Krishna-tritya
from 03:21 (26.05)	karana Vanija

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:08
Sunrise	04:01
Noon	12:26
Sunset	20:51
End of twilight	21:45
Moonrise	22:53
Moonset	04:16
Day length	16 h 49 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 06:00

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, Jyestha (04:01–16:03) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Mula (16:03–20:51) is good for sowing, for root crops.

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Festivals and periods

Narada Jayanti · Narada

The birthday of the sage Narada — the divine messenger and devotee of Vishnu who wanders with his vina.

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 09:06 (24.05)–06:00
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Muhurta

Anandadi: Musala 04:01–16:03 Anandadi: Gada 16:03–04:00 (26.05)

Gandanta (nakshatra): 10:32–21:36
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Jyestha

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:04–03:33
Abhijit Muhurta	11:53–13:00
Vijaya Muhurta	15:15–16:22
Godhuli	20:51–21:06
Pradosha	20:51–22:17
Nishitha	00:11–00:40 (26.05)
Amrita Kalam	08:01–09:29

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	08:14–10:20
Yamaganda	14:33–16:39
Gulika Kalam	04:01–06:08
Dur Muhurta	04:01–05:09, 05:09–06:16
Varjyam	none on this day

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: bad throughout the daytime

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

Cutting hair, shaving	bad throughout the daytime
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	bad throughout the daytime
Bathing, washing hair	average 06:00–10:28, 13:29–20:51

Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Jyestha until 16:03, Mula from 16:03; tithi Krishna-pratipat until 06:00, Krishna-dvitya from 06:00; lagna Vrishabha 04:01, Mithuna 05:07, Karka 07:30, Simha 10:28, Kanya 13:29, Tula 16:29, Vrischika 19:30

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Jyestha (until 16:03) — loss (reduction) of landed property (real estate); Mula (from 16:03) — ruin of the family; Saturday — decline of physical strength.

Cautions:

Jyeshtha: favourable for shaving according to the Muhurta Chintamani and B. V. Raman (the rating above follows the Kalaprakashika, where it is avoided).
Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −2

Avoid starting important matters: Kshaya tithi

+2 Yoga Siddha 04:01–12:27+1 Auspicious tithi 04:01–06:00−1 Anandadi: Musala 04:01–16:03−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 04:01–16:03−2 Kshaya tithi

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

Panchanga at sunrise 04:01

Summary	Best day — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Yoga Shubha; auspicious time — after 14:28
Month	Vaishakha (amanta) · Jyeshtha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Durmati (No. 55) · Shaka 1783 · Vikram 1918 more

At sunrise 04:00

Tithi	3Krishna-tritya (Jaya, Vishnu) · until 01:19 (27.05) more
Nakshatra	Mula, pada 3 (sharp, Nirriti (Goddess of Destruction or Alakshmi), Ketu) · until 14:28 more Gandamula
Yoga	Sadhya (“attainable, amenable”, auspicious) · until 09:22 more
Karana	Vanija (movable) · until 14:15 more
Vara	Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Vrishabha (Taurus), Moon: Dhanu (Sagittarius)

Changes during the day

from 09:22	yoga Shubha
from 14:15	karana Vishti
from 14:28	nakshatra Purva-Ashadha
from 01:19 (27.05)	tithi Krishna-chaturti
from 01:19 (27.05)	karana Bava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:06
Sunrise	04:00
Noon	12:26
Sunset	20:53
End of twilight	21:47
Moonrise	23:37
Moonset	05:22
Day length	16 h 52 min

Gardener’s calendar

tasks at sunrise: good — 4, average — 5, bad — 4

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

task	at sunrise	from 14:28

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Mula (04:00–14:28) is good for sowing, for root crops.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Ashadha (14:28–20:53) is good for root crops.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 14:15–20:53: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Muhurta

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:00–14:28 Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 04:00–14:28

Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 01:19–03:59 (27.05)

Anandadi: Siddhi 04:00–14:28 Anandadi: Shubha 14:28–03:59 (27.05)

Bhadra in the netherworld: 14:15–01:19 (27.05); Bhadra Puchha 21:28–22:34; Bhadra Mukha 22:34–00:24 (27.05)
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Mula

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:03–03:31
Abhijit Muhurta	11:53–13:00
Vijaya Muhurta	15:15–16:23
Godhuli	20:53–21:07
Pradosha	20:53–22:18
Nishitha	00:12–00:40 (27.05)
Amrita Kalam	08:30–09:59

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	18:46–20:53
Yamaganda	12:26–14:33
Gulika Kalam	16:40–18:46
Dur Muhurta	18:38–19:45
Varjyam	12:59–14:28, 23:43–01:15 (27.05)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 04:00–10:24, 13:25–19:26

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 04:00–10:24, 13:25–19:26
Cutting fingernails	bad throughout the daytime
Cutting toenails	average 04:00–10:24, 13:25–19:26
Bathing, washing hair	average 04:00–10:24, 13:25–20:53

Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Mula until 14:28, Purva-Ashadha from 14:28; tithi Krishna-tritya; lagna Vrishabha 04:00, Mithuna 05:03, Karka 07:26, Simha 10:24, Kanya 13:25, Tula 16:25, Vrischika 19:26

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Mula (until 14:28) — ruin of the family; Purva-Ashadha (from 14:28) — ruin of the family; Sunday — physical well-being.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Best day · score S = +6

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

Auspicious time begins after 14:28

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:00–14:28+1 Yoga Shubha 09:22–03:59 (27.05)+1 Anandadi: Siddhi 04:00–14:28+1 Auspicious tithi 04:00–01:19 (27.05)+1 Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 04:00–14:28−1 Vishti (Bhadra) 14:15–01:19 (27.05)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 04:00–14:28

Panchanga at sunrise 04:00

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Anandadi: Utpata, Rikta tithi
Month	Vaishakha (amanta) · Jyeshtha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Durmati (No. 55) · Shaka 1783 · Vikram 1918 more
Festivals	Sankashti Chaturthi (Ekadanta)

At sunrise 03:59

Tithi	4Krishna-chaturti (Rikta, Yama) · until 23:59 more
Nakshatra	Purva-Ashadha, pada 3 (fierce, Varuna, Venus) · until 13:34 more
Yoga	Shubha (“goodness, happiness”, auspicious) · until 06:48 more
Karana	Bava (movable) · until 12:33 more
Vara	Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Vrishabha (Taurus), Moon: Dhanu (Sagittarius)

Changes during the day

from 06:48	yoga Shukla
from 12:33	karana Balava
from 13:34	nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha
from 23:59	tithi Krishna-panchami
from 23:59	karana Kaulava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:04
Sunrise	03:59
Noon	12:26
Sunset	20:54
End of twilight	21:49
Moonrise	none
Moonset	06:42
Day length	16 h 55 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 13:34

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Ashadha (03:59–13:34) is good for root crops.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Ashadha (13:34–20:54) is good for sowing.

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Festivals and periods

Sankashti Chaturthi (Ekadanta) · 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, 00:06 (28.05)
the tithi does not cover the decisive time on either day — the following day is chosen

Muhurta

Anandadi: Utpata 03:59–13:34 Anandadi: Mrityu 13:34–03:57 (28.05)

Surya Dagdha tithi: Krishna-chaturti

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:02–03:30
Abhijit Muhurta	11:53–13:00
Vijaya Muhurta	15:16–16:24
Godhuli	20:54–21:08
Pradosha	20:54–22:19
Nishitha	00:12–00:40 (28.05)
Amrita Kalam	08:57–10:29

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	06:06–08:13
Yamaganda	10:20–12:27
Gulika Kalam	14:33–16:40
Dur Muhurta	13:00–14:08, 16:24–17:31
Varjyam	21:31–23:06

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 Monday; nakshatra Purva-Ashadha until 13:34, Uttara-Ashadha from 13:34; tithi Krishna-chaturti; lagna Vrishabha 03:59, Mithuna 04:59, Karka 07:22, Simha 10:20, Kanya 13:21, Tula 16:21, Vrischika 19:22

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Purva-Ashadha (until 13:34) — ruin of the family; Uttara-Ashadha (from 13:34) — improved health; Monday — clear, bright complexion.

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

Krishna-chaturti 03:59–20:54: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −4

+2 Yoga Shubha 03:59–06:48+1 Auspicious weekday0 Auspicious nakshatra 13:34–03:57 (28.05)−1 Surya Dagdha tithi 03:59–23:59−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 03:59–13:34−2 Rikta tithi 03:59–23:59−3 Anandadi: Utpata 03:59–13:34

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 03:59

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Yoga Brahma, Anandadi: Manasa; cons: Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra), Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi)
Month	Vaishakha (amanta) · Jyeshtha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Durmati (No. 55) · Shaka 1783 · Vikram 1918 more

At sunrise 03:57

Tithi	5Krishna-panchami (Purna, Soma) · until 23:27 more
Nakshatra	Uttara-Ashadha, pada 3 (fixed, Vishva-Deva (All Gods), Sun) · until 13:24 more
Yoga	Shukla (“bright, pure”, auspicious) · until 04:50 more
Karana	Kaulava (movable) · until 11:37 more
Vara	Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Vrishabha (Taurus), Moon: Makara (Capricorn)

Changes during the day

from 04:50	yoga Brahma
from 11:37	karana Taitila
from 13:24	nakshatra Shravana
from 23:27	tithi Krishna-shashti
from 23:27	karana Gara
from 03:30 (29.05)	yoga Indra

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:03
Sunrise	03:57
Noon	12:26
Sunset	20:56
End of twilight	21:51
Moonrise	00:06
Moonset	08:07
Day length	16 h 58 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 13:24

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Ashadha (03:57–13:24) is good for sowing.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Shravana (13:24–20:56) is good for sowing.

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Muhurta

Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 03:57–13:24 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:57–23:27 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 23:27–03:56 (29.05)

Anandadi: Manasa 03:57–07:22 Anandadi: Padma 07:22–15:01 Anandadi: Lumbaka 15:01–03:56 (29.05)

Gandanta (tithi): 23:03–23:51

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:01–03:29
Abhijit Muhurta	11:53–13:01
Vijaya Muhurta	15:16–16:24
Godhuli	20:56–21:10
Pradosha	20:56–22:20
Nishitha	00:12–00:40 (29.05)
Amrita Kalam	07:03–08:38, 03:22–05:00 (29.05)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	16:41–18:49
Yamaganda	08:12–10:19
Gulika Kalam	12:27–14:34
Dur Muhurta	07:21–08:29, 23:44–00:12 (29.05)
Varjyam	17:31–19:09

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average throughout the daytime

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

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

Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha until 13:24, Shravana from 13:24; tithi Krishna-panchami; lagna Vrishabha 03:57, Mithuna 04:55, Karka 07:18, Simha 10:16, Kanya 13:17, Tula 16:17, Vrischika 19:18

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Uttara-Ashadha (until 13:24) — improved health; Shravana (from 13:24) — bodily development (physical growth); Tuesday — harm to longevity.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = −1

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

+2 Yoga Brahma 04:50–03:30 (29.05)+1 Anandadi: Manasa 03:57–07:22+1 Auspicious nakshatra 03:57–13:24+1 Auspicious tithi 03:57–23:270 Anandadi: Lumbaka 15:01–03:56 (29.05)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−2 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:57–23:27−3 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 03:57–13:24

Panchanga at sunrise 03:57

Summary	Best day — Yoga Indra, Anandadi: Chhatra
Month	Vaishakha (amanta) · Jyeshtha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Durmati (No. 55) · Shaka 1783 · Vikram 1918 more

At sunrise 03:56

Tithi	6Krishna-shashti (Nanda, Kartikeya) · until 23:41 more
Nakshatra	Shravana, pada 3 (movable, Shri Vishnu, Moon) · until 14:02 more
Yoga	Indra (“Indra, lord”, auspicious) · until 02:48 (30.05) more
Karana	Gara (movable) · until 11:28 more
Vara	Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Vrishabha (Taurus), Moon: Makara (Capricorn)

Changes during the day

from 11:28	karana Vanija
from 14:02	nakshatra Dhanishtha
from 23:41	tithi Krishna-saptami
from 23:41	karana Vishti
from 02:48 (30.05)	yoga Vaidhriti

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:01
Sunrise	03:56
Noon	12:26
Sunset	20:57
End of twilight	21:53
Moonrise	00:25
Moonset	09:30
Day length	17 h 01 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 14:02

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Shravana (03:56–14:02) is good for sowing.

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Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 14:02–03:55 (30.05) Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 23:41–03:55 (30.05)

Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 14:02–03:55 (30.05)

Anandadi: Chhatra 03:56–14:02 Anandadi: Mitra 14:02–03:55 (30.05)

Bhadra in the netherworld: 23:41–02:38 (30.05)
Bhadra on earth: 02:38–12:06 (30.05); Bhadra Puchha 04:41–05:56 (30.05); Bhadra Mukha 05:56–08:01 (30.05)
Dosha-free Panchaka: 02:38 (30.05)–01:48 (04.06)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:00–03:28
Abhijit Muhurta	none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday
Vijaya Muhurta	15:17–16:25
Godhuli	20:57–21:11
Pradosha	20:57–22:21
Nishitha	00:12–00:40 (30.05)
Amrita Kalam	03:22–05:00

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	12:27–14:34
Yamaganda	06:04–08:11
Gulika Kalam	10:19–12:27
Dur Muhurta	11:53–13:01
Varjyam	18:15–19:57

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 03:56–10:12, 13:13–20:57

Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Shravana until 14:02, Dhanishtha from 14:02; tithi Krishna-shashti; lagna Vrishabha 03:56, Mithuna 04:52, Karka 07:14, Simha 10:12, Kanya 13:13, Tula 16:13, Vrischika 19:14

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Shravana (until 14:02) — bodily development (physical growth); Dhanishtha (from 14:02) — longevity (increased vitality); Wednesday — favour of the authorities.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Best day · score S = +6

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

+2 Yoga Indra 03:56–02:48 (30.05)+1 Anandadi: Chhatra 03:56–14:02+1 Auspicious nakshatra 03:56–14:02+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Ravi Yoga 14:02–03:55 (30.05)0 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 14:02–03:55 (30.05) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)

Panchanga at sunrise 03:56

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Vaidhriti, Bhadra on earth
Month	Vaishakha (amanta) · Jyeshtha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Durmati (No. 55) · Shaka 1783 · Vikram 1918 more

At sunrise 03:55

Tithi	7Krishna-saptami (Bhadra, Indra) · until 00:41 (31.05) more
Nakshatra	Dhanishtha, pada 3 (movable, Vasu (kind) - 8 phenomena of nature, assistants of Indra, Mars) · until 15:24 more
Yoga	Vaidhriti (“without support, discord”, inauspicious) · until 02:39 (31.05) more
Karana	Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 12:06 more
Vara	Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Vrishabha (Taurus), Moon: Kumbha (Aquarius)

Changes during the day

from 12:06	karana Bava
from 15:24	nakshatra Shatabhisha
from 00:41 (31.05)	tithi Krishna-ashtami
from 00:41 (31.05)	karana Balava
from 02:39 (31.05)	yoga Vishkambha

Sun and Moon

Dawn	02:59
Sunrise	03:55
Noon	12:26
Sunset	20:59
End of twilight	21:55
Moonrise	00:40
Moonset	10:49
Day length	17 h 03 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 15:24

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Shatabhisha (15:24–20:59) is good for sowing.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 03:55–12:06: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 03:55–15:24

Krakacha Yoga 00:41–03:54 (31.05) Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 00:41–03:54 (31.05)

Anandadi: Shrivatsa 03:55–15:24 Anandadi: Vajra 15:24–03:54 (31.05)

Bhadra on earth: 02:38–12:06; Bhadra Puchha 04:41–05:56; Bhadra Mukha 05:56–08:01
Dosha-free Panchaka: 02:38–01:48 (04.06)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	02:59–03:27
Abhijit Muhurta	11:53–13:01
Vijaya Muhurta	15:17–16:26
Godhuli	20:59–21:13
Pradosha	20:59–22:22
Nishitha	00:12–00:40 (31.05)
Amrita Kalam	04:24–06:06

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	14:35–16:43
Yamaganda	03:55–06:03
Gulika Kalam	08:11–10:19
Dur Muhurta	09:36–10:44, 16:26–17:34
Varjyam	23:13–00:57 (31.05)

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 03:55–10:08, 13:09–20:59

Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Dhanishtha until 15:24, Shatabhisha from 15:24; tithi Krishna-saptami; lagna Vrishabha 03:55, Mithuna 04:48, Karka 07:10, Simha 10:08, Kanya 13:09, Tula 16:09, Vrischika 19:11

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Dhanishtha (until 15:24) — longevity (increased vitality); Shatabhisha (from 15:24) — gaining strength; Thursday — success.

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

Bhadra on earth 03:55–12:06: no shaving or haircuts during Vishti Karana (according to the Muhurta Chintamani, Bhadra does harm when it is on earth; in heaven and in the netherworld its influence on earth is weak).
Vaidhriti 03:55–20:59: 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 = −1

Avoid starting important matters: Vaidhriti

+2 Ravi Yoga 03:55–15:24+1 Anandadi: Shrivatsa 03:55–15:24+1 Auspicious nakshatra 03:55–15:24+1 Auspicious weekday0 Anandadi: Vajra 15:24–03:54 (31.05)−1 Panchaka all day−1 Bhadra on earth 03:55–12:06−3 Vaidhriti 03:55–02:39 (31.05)

Panchanga at sunrise 03:55

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Anandadi: Saumya, Auspicious nakshatra; cons: Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Panchaka
Month	Vaishakha (amanta) · Jyeshtha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Durmati (No. 55) · Shaka 1783 · Vikram 1918 more
Festivals	Kalashtami

At sunrise 03:54

Tithi	8Krishna-ashtami (Jaya, Vasus) · until 02:17 (01.06) more
Nakshatra	Shatabhisha, pada 2 (movable, Varuna, Rahu) · until 17:26 more
Yoga	Vishkambha (“prop, bolt”, inauspicious) · until 03:00 (01.06) more
Karana	Balava (movable) · until 13:25 more
Vara	Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Vrishabha (Taurus), Moon: Kumbha (Aquarius)

Changes during the day

from 13:25	karana Kaulava
from 17:26	nakshatra Purva-Bhadra
from 02:17 (01.06)	tithi Krishna-navami
from 02:17 (01.06)	karana Taitila
from 03:00 (01.06)	yoga Priti

Sun and Moon

Dawn	02:58
Sunrise	03:54
Noon	12:27
Sunset	21:00
End of twilight	21:57
Moonrise	00:51
Moonset	12:05
Day length	17 h 06 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 17:26

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 (03:54–17:26) is good for sowing.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Bhadra (17:26–21:00) is good for root crops.

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Festivals and periods

Kalashtami · Kalabhairava

Rule: pradosha vyapini: 3 muhurtas after sunset, 21:00–22:23
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Muhurta

Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:54–02:17 (01.06) Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 17:26–02:17 (01.06) Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 02:17–03:53 (01.06)

Anandadi: Saumya 03:54–17:26 Anandadi: Dhwanksha 17:26–03:53 (01.06)

Dosha-free Panchaka: 02:38 (30.05)–01:48 (04.06)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	02:58–03:26
Abhijit Muhurta	11:53–13:01
Vijaya Muhurta	15:18–16:26
Godhuli	21:00–21:14
Pradosha	21:00–22:23
Nishitha	00:13–00:40 (01.06)
Amrita Kalam	09:37–11:22

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	10:19–12:27
Yamaganda	16:44–18:52
Gulika Kalam	06:02–08:10
Dur Muhurta	07:19–08:28, 13:01–14:10
Varjyam	00:31–02:17 (01.06)

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 03:54–10:04, 13:05–17:26

Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Shatabhisha until 17:26, Purva-Bhadra from 17:26; tithi Krishna-ashtami; lagna Vrishabha 03:54, Mithuna 04:44, Karka 07:07, Simha 10:04, Kanya 13:05, Tula 16:05, Vrischika 19:07

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Shatabhisha (until 17:26) — gaining strength; Purva-Bhadra (from 17:26) — facing death (dangers); Friday — universal respect.

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

Krishna-ashtami 03:54–21:00: 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).
Friday: B. V. Raman advises against cutting nails (the rating above is the site’s summary, which uses the same weekdays for nails as for haircuts, so Friday counts as auspicious).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = −2

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

+1 Anandadi: Saumya 03:54–17:26+1 Auspicious nakshatra 03:54–17:26+1 Auspicious weekday0 Anandadi: Dhwanksha 17:26–03:53 (01.06)0 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 17:26–03:53 (01.06)0 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 17:26–02:17 (01.06)−1 Ashtami 03:54–02:17 (01.06)−1 Panchaka all day−2 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:54–02:17 (01.06)

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

Panchanga at sunrise 03:54

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

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.

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.

Durmati (No. 55 of 60, “evil-minded”) — A year of ill intent: scanty rains, deceit and unwise decisions.
Northern samvatsara: Angirasa (No. 6)
Shaka Samvat 1783 · Vikram Samvat 1918 · Kali Yuga 4962
Next year — Dundubhi, from the new moon before Ugadi (the start of Chaitra) 30.03.1862
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-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.

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)

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.

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.

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.

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).

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 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-saptami
soaking seeds is allowed, digging the ground

Krishna-ashtami
tillage and sowing are forbidden

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

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

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

Wednesday
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shravana
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

Krishna-saptami
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-ashtami
0 — does not affect the haircut rating

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).

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

Tula
+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.

Ashtami
8th tithi: a day of Durga and Shiva, good for fasting and worship, but weaker than usual for worldly undertakings.

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.

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.

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.

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 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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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

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

Dhanishtha
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-navami
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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 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

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

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.

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.

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).

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

Shatabhisha
+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.

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

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.

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

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

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

nakshatra 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

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

Krishna-ekadashi
plowing, pruning and weeding

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.

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

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 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

Purva-Bhadra
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-ekadashi
0 — does not affect the haircut rating

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.

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

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

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

Krishna-ekadashi (11, waning Moon)
Group: Nanda. Deity: Rudra.
The ruler of the eleventh day of the waning Moon is Rudra, which is favorable for fasting and religious (spiritual) activities. Remembering the Supreme Deity will give especially positive results.

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

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

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

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

Krishna-ekadashi
plowing, pruning and weeding

nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra
Planting and sowing are allowed.

Krishna-dvadashi
neutral

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

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

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

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

How it is calculated: following the South Indian tradition (Tamil Nadu, Kerala), as Drik Panchang does — the daytime from sunrise to sunset (upper limb of the disc, with refraction) is divided into 8 parts, and Rahu Kalam is part 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

Uttara-Bhadra
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-dvadashi
0 — does not affect the haircut rating

Krishna-dvadashi (12, waning Moon)
Group: Bhadra. Deity: Sun (Ravi).
The Sun (Ravi) rules the twelfth day of the waning Moon and this period is auspicious for religious ceremonies, lighting the sacred fire and performing one's duties.

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)

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.

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.

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.

Krishna-trayodashi
no pruning or felling

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Monday
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Revati
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-trayodashi
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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)

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.

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.

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 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.

Krishna-trayodashi
no pruning or felling

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Tuesday
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Ashwini
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

Krishna-chaturdashi
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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

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

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

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.

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

Thursday — Day of Jupiter
what to do (Tibetan tradition): sowing, planting flowers and trees
plants of the day: plants with large sweet fruits, or with fleshy (voluminous) stems and leaves

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

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

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.

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

Yamaghanta
“Bell of Yama” — a combination of weekday and nakshatra: Sun — Magha, Mon — Vishakha, Tue — Ardra, Wed — Mula, Thu — Krittika, Fri — Rohini, Sat — Hasta. One of the most dangerous yogas: travel, surgery and any important new undertakings are avoided.

Bharani
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Amavasya
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

Vaishakha (Vedic name Madhava) — The best month for early-morning holy baths, dana and the worship of Vishnu: Akshaya Tritiya, Narasimha Jayanti, Buddha Purnima.
Patron: Madhusudana; Aditya — Aryaman. Full moon in nakshatra Vishakha. Ritu: Vasanta.

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

Shukla-pratipat
digging, plowing, planting trees

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.

Krittika
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-pratipat
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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.

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)

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.

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

nakshatra Rohini
Planting and sowing are allowed.

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

Rohini
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-dvitya
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

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.

Tryahasparsha
A single tithi touches three consecutive days (a long tithi that prevails at two sunrises): unfavourable for weddings and important undertakings.

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.

The Sun’s entry into a new sidereal sign — the start of a solar month. The time around this moment (Punya Kala) is favourable for holy baths, dana and worship of the Sun.

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

nakshatra Rohini
Planting and sowing are allowed.

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

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-tritya
any undertakings

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.

Mrigashirsha
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-tritya
+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).

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-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.

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)

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.

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 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-tritya
any undertakings

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

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

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.

Ardra
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-chaturti
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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.

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.

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)

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.

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

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

Shukla-panchami
do not fell trees, any undertakings

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).

Punarvasu
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-panchami
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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.

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

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.

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 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-panchami
do not fell trees, any undertakings

Shukla-shashti
plowing the ground

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

Pushya
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-shashti
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Pushya
The Moon in Pushya, the best of the nakshatras for new undertakings (except weddings).

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.

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

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.

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.

Shukla-saptami
soaking seeds is allowed, farming

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

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.

Ashlesha
−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.

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

Dhruva (12) — “fixed, constant (the Pole Star)”
Auspicious: everything lasting — foundations, building, planting, long-term commitments.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

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.

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

Magha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-ashtami
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Vyaghata (13) — “crushing blow”
Inauspicious: portends failures and injuries; the first 9 ghatis (about 3 h 36 min) are skipped.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

Shukla-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.

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

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

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

Purva-Phalguni
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-navami
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Harshana (14) — “delighting”
Auspicious: festivals, joyful occasions, rest and recreation.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

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.

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

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

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

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

Shukla-dashami
any undertakings

nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni
Planting and sowing are allowed.

Uttara-Phalguni
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-dashami
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Vajra (15) — “diamond, thunderbolt”
Inauspicious: sudden hindrances, a “lightning strike”; the first 3 ghatis (about 1 h 12 min) are skipped.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

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

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.

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

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

nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni
Planting and sowing are allowed.

Shukla-ekadashi
pruning and weeding

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

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.

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-ekadashi
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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.

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.

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

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

Shukla-dvadashi
neutral

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

Shukla-triodashi
no pruning or felling

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.

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.

Chitra
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-dvadashi
0 — does not affect the haircut rating

Shukla-triodashi
+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.

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.

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

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.

Wednesday — Day of Mercury
what to do (Tibetan tradition): doing work related to water and earth - plowing and sowing, planting flowers and trees
plants of the day: climbers, plants that depend on others and adapt quickly, all leafy greens

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

Shukla-triodashi
no pruning or felling

Shukla-chaturdashi
not good for sowing seeds, for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else

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.

Swati
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-chaturdashi
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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)

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.

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

Shukla-chaturdashi
not good for sowing seeds, for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else

Purnima
sowing seeds, any undertakings

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

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.

Vishakha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Anuradha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Purnima
−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.

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

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)

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

Purnima
sowing seeds, any undertakings

Krishna-pratipat
digging, plowing, planting trees

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

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.

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

Jyestha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-pratipat
−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.

Jyestha (18)
Meaning: Born before (eldest, chief)
Symbol: Umbrella or earring, amulet, necklace
Deity: Indra (Leader of the Gods)
Type: sharp (tikshna, daruna) — For drastic actions: surgery, severing ties, taming, exorcism, fighting diseases and enemies; unsuitable for other auspicious undertakings (the exception is weddings: Mula is among the nakshatras for marriage).
Vimshottari lord: Mercury
Shakti: rise up and win, draw strength in battle (looking for the limits of fearlessness)

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.

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

Krishna-pratipat
digging, plowing, planting trees

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

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.

Mula
−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.

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)

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.

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

Krishna-tritya
any undertakings

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

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

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

Purva-Ashadha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-tritya
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

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)

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

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

nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha
Planting and sowing are allowed.

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.

Uttara-Ashadha
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-chaturti
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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.

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

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-Ashadha
Planting and sowing are allowed.

Krishna-panchami
any undertakings

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).

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.

Krishna-panchami
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-shashti (6, waning Moon)
Group: Nanda. Deity: Kartikeya.
Kartikeya presides over the sixth day of the waning moon, favoring coronations (taking office), establishing new friendships, carrying out festivals and performances.

Krishna-shashti
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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 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-saptami
soaking seeds is allowed, digging the ground

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

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

Krishna-ashtami
tillage and sowing are forbidden