Panchanga Calendar

May 1877

SamvatsaraIshvara (11)MonthVaishakha → Adhika Jyeshtha from 14.05RituVasanta → Grishma from 14.05AyanaUttarayanaPlace55°45′ N 37°35′ E, UTC+3 changeAyanamsaLahiri

May 1877 falls, in the lunar calendar (amanta), within the months Vaishakha (until 13.05), Adhika Jyeshtha (from 14.05). Adhika Jyeshtha — intercalary month: annual festivals are, as a rule, moved to the following (Nija) month; no major undertakings are begun in it. Major festivals: 22.05 Ganga Dussehra.

Mon

Tue

Wed

Thu

Fri

Sat

Sun

1Jye4

2Mul5after 07:02

3PAsh6after 09:23

4UAsh7after 12:10

5Shra8until 15:13

6Dhan9

7Shat9

8PBh10

9UBh11Apara Ekadashi

10Rev12Pradosha

11Ashw13Masik Shivaratri

12Bhar14Vat Savitri

13Krit30Shani Jayanti

14Roh1Chandra Darshan

15Mrig2

16Ard4Vinayaka Chaturthi

17Pun5until 06:35

18Push6until 17:35

19Ashl7

20Mag8Masik Durgashtami

21PPh9after 13:45

22UPh10Ganga Dussehra

23Has11Padmini Ekadashi

24Chit12Pradosha

25Swa13after 11:35

26Vish14Purnima Vrat

27Anu15Purnima

28Jye1

29Mul2after 15:15

30PAsh3Sankashti

31UAsh4

Day ratingBest daysFavourableOrdinaryAvoid new venturesUnfavourable

MarkersAdhika Masaafter / until HH:MM

Moon5Waxing Moon5Waning Moon15Purnima30Amavasya

Nakshatra typesfixedsoftlightmovablesharpfiercemixed

Icons this month (18)

KalashtamiEkadashiPradoshaShivaratriVat SavitriSankrantiShani Jayantiday of Amavasya (ancestor rites)Chandra DarshanDwipushkar YogaVinayaka ChaturthiAmrita Siddhi YogaGuru Pushya YogaSkanda ShashtiGoddess (Durga, Kali)Ganga Dussehraday of Purnima (full moon fast and puja)Sankashti

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 Thu — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Anandadi: Mitra, Auspicious nakshatra
Revati (soft): for arts and music, friendship and love, new clothes and jewellery, weddings and festivals.
14.05 Mon — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Anandadi: Vardhamana, Auspicious nakshatra
Rohini (fixed): for what is firm and lasting: laying house foundations, housewarming, planting, weddings, taking office, long-term projects.
Adhika Masa: not for weddings, housewarmings or major new undertakings; good for spiritual practice.
17.05 Thu — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Anandadi: Siddhi until 06:35
Punarvasu (movable): for journeys and moving house, buying vehicles, gardening, quick and temporary changes.
Adhika Masa: not for weddings, housewarmings or major new undertakings; good for spiritual practice.
18.05 Fri — Pushya, Ravi Yoga, Yoga Vriddhi until 17:35
Pushya (light): for quick matters: trade, healing, study, travel, purchases and starting a business.
Adhika Masa: not for weddings, housewarmings or major new undertakings; good for spiritual practice.

Festivals

5.05 Sat Kalashtami
9.05 Wed Apara Ekadashi (Achala)
10.05 Thu Pradosha Vrat
11.05 Fri Masik Shivaratri
12.05 Sat Vrishabha Sankranti
12.05 Sat Vat Savitri Vrat
13.05 Sun Vaishakha Amavasya
13.05 Sun Shani Jayanti
14.05 Mon Chandra Darshan
16.05 Wed Vinayaka Chaturthi
18.05 Fri Skanda Shashti
20.05 Sun Masik Durgashtami
22.05 Tue Ganga Dussehra
23.05 Wed Padmini Ekadashi (Kamala)
24.05 Thu Pradosha Vrat
26.05 Sat Purnima Vrat
27.05 Sun Adhika Purnima
30.05 Wed Sankashti Chaturthi (Vibhuvana Palaka)

Special muhurta yogas

4.05 Fri Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 12:10–04:37 (05.05)
5.05 Sat Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:37–15:13
8.05 Tue Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 23:22–04:29 (09.05)
10.05 Thu Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day
11.05 Fri Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:25–02:20 (12.05)
14.05 Mon Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day
14.05 Mon Amrita Siddhi Yoga 23:54–04:18 (15.05)
15.05 Tue Dwipushkar Yoga 04:18–04:41
17.05 Thu Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day
17.05 Thu Amrita Siddhi Yoga 19:09–04:12 (18.05)
17.05 Thu Guru Pushya Yoga 19:09–04:12 (18.05)
23.05 Wed Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:04–12:10

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

1.05 Tue — Rikta tithi, Fierce or sharp nakshatra, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
8.05 Tue — many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower), Vaidhriti, Krakacha Yoga (unfavourable day)
12.05 Sat — Krishna Chaturdashi, Sankranti day, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
13.05 Sun — Amavasya, Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi), Anandadi: Dhumra
15.05 Tue — Kshaya tithi, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn), Anandadi: Rakshasa
20.05 Sun — Yamaghanta, Fierce or sharp nakshatra, Anandadi: Mudgara (unfavourable day)
23.05 Wed — Vyatipata, Anandadi: Kaladanda, Vishti (Bhadra)
24.05 Thu — Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra), Vyatipata
27.05 Sun — Anandadi: Mrityu, Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi), Fierce or sharp nakshatra (unfavourable day)
30.05 Wed — Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi), Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Rikta tithi

Sky this month

12.05 Vrishabha Sankr. 23:04 — the Sun enters Vrishabha (Taurus)
13.05 New moon (Amavasya) 08:29
27.05 Full moon (Purnima) 07:05
There are no eclipses this month.

Periods

from 14.05 Adhika Masa
6.05 04:45 – 11.05 02:02 Roga Panchaka

Samvatsara and month

Ishvara (No. 11, “lord”) — A year of sovereignty: prosperity, health and stability, success in matters of governance. more

Northern samvatsara: Sarvadhari. Shaka Samvat 1799, Vikram Samvat 1934, Kali Yuga 4978.

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

Adhika Jyeshtha (Shukra) — The hottest month, a time to honour water and the Ganga: Ganga Dussehra, Nirjala Ekadashi, Vat Purnima. more

Adhika Masa (intercalary month, also called Purushottama Masa or Mala Masa) — a lunar month during which the Sun does not pass into a new sign; it takes the name of the following month with the prefix “Adhika”, and the month after it is called “Nija” (true). In an Adhika month the annual festivals are not observed (they move to the Nija month; the exception is Ganga Dussehra, which in a year with Adhika Jyeshtha is celebrated in the intercalary month), weddings are not held, upanayana, housewarming and the laying of a house foundation are not performed, and no major undertakings are begun. Monthly observances — Ekadashis (Padmini and Parama), Pradosha, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri — are kept as usual, and the month itself is dedicated to Purushottama (Vishnu) and is especially good for japa, reading sacred texts, fasting and dana.

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	Avoid starting important matters — Rikta tithi, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
Month	Vaishakha (amanta) · Jyeshtha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Ishvara (No. 11) · Shaka 1799 · Vikram 1934 more

At sunrise 04:46

Tithi	4Krishna-chaturti (Rikta, Yama) · until 19:07 more
Nakshatra	Jyestha, pada 4 (sharp, Indra (Leader of the Gods), Mercury) · until 05:17 more Gandamula
Yoga	Shiva (“auspicious, benevolent”, auspicious) · until 19:35 more
Karana	Bava (movable) · until 06:38 more
Vara	Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mesha (Aries), Moon: Vrischika (Scorpio)

Changes during the day

from 05:17	nakshatra Mula
from 06:38	karana Balava
from 19:07	tithi Krishna-panchami
from 19:07	karana Kaulava
from 19:35	yoga Siddha

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:02
Sunrise	04:46
Noon	12:26
Sunset	20:07
End of twilight	20:52
Moonrise	00:34
Moonset	05:50
Day length	15 h 21 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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, Jyestha (04:46–05:17) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Mula (05:17–20:07) is good for sowing, for root crops.

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Muhurta

Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 19:07–04:44 (02.05)

Anandadi: Chhatra 05:17–04:44 (02.05) Anandadi: Mudgara 04:46–05:17

Gandanta (nakshatra): 22:57 (30.04)–11:40
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Jyestha

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:37–04:12
Abhijit Muhurta	11:56–12:57
Vijaya Muhurta	15:00–16:02
Godhuli	20:07–20:25
Pradosha	20:07–21:51
Nishitha	00:08–00:43 (02.05)
Amrita Kalam	00:10–01:53 (02.05)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	16:17–18:12
Yamaganda	08:37–10:32
Gulika Kalam	12:27–14:22
Dur Muhurta	07:50–08:52, 23:34–00:08 (02.05)
Varjyam	none on this day

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 19:07–20:07

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 19:07–20:07
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 19:07–20:07
Bathing, washing hair	average 19:07–20:07

Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Jyestha until 05:17, Mula from 05:17; tithi Krishna-chaturti until 19:07, Krishna-panchami from 19:07; lagna Mesha 04:46, Vrishabha 05:15, Mithuna 06:42, Karka 09:05, Simha 12:03, Kanya 15:04, Tula 18:04

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Jyestha (until 05:17) — loss (reduction) of landed property (real estate); Mula (from 05:17) — ruin of the family; Tuesday — harm to longevity.

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

Krishna-chaturti 04:46–19:07: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −3

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

+1 Anandadi: Chhatra 05:17–04:44 (02.05)+1 Yoga Shiva 04:46–19:350 Auspicious tithi 19:07–04:44 (02.05)0 Anandadi: Mudgara 04:46–05:170 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 19:07–04:44 (02.05)−1 Gandanta 04:46–11:40−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 04:46–05:17−2 Rikta tithi 04:46–19:07

Panchanga at sunrise 04:46

Summary	Favourable day — Yoga Siddha, Anandadi: Shrivatsa; auspicious time — after 07:02
Month	Vaishakha (amanta) · Jyeshtha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Ishvara (No. 11) · Shaka 1799 · Vikram 1934 more

At sunrise 04:44

Tithi	5Krishna-panchami (Purna, Soma) · until 20:36 more
Nakshatra	Mula, pada 4 (sharp, Nirriti (Goddess of Destruction or Alakshmi), Ketu) · until 07:02 more Gandamula
Yoga	Siddha (“perfected, accomplished”, auspicious) · until 19:45 more
Karana	Kaulava (movable) · until 07:47 more
Vara	Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mesha (Aries), Moon: Dhanu (Sagittarius)

Changes during the day

from 07:02	nakshatra Purva-Ashadha
from 07:47	karana Taitila
from 19:45	yoga Sadhya
from 20:36	tithi Krishna-shashti
from 20:36	karana Gara

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:00
Sunrise	04:44
Noon	12:26
Sunset	20:09
End of twilight	20:54
Moonrise	01:29
Moonset	06:48
Day length	15 h 25 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 07:02

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Mula (04:44–07:02) is good for sowing, for root crops.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Ashadha (07:02–20:09) is good for root crops.

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Muhurta

Yamaghanta 04:44–07:02

Anandadi: Dhwaja 04:44–07:02 Anandadi: Shrivatsa 07:02–04:42 (03.05)

Gandanta (tithi): 20:11–21:02
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Mula

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:35–04:10
Abhijit Muhurta	none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday
Vijaya Muhurta	15:01–16:03
Godhuli	20:09–20:26
Pradosha	20:09–21:52
Nishitha	00:08–00:43 (03.05)
Amrita Kalam	04:06–05:52 (03.05)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	12:27–14:22
Yamaganda	06:40–08:35
Gulika Kalam	10:31–12:27
Dur Muhurta	11:56–12:58
Varjyam	05:19–07:02, 17:34–19:20

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 07:02–11:59, 15:00–20:09

Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Mula until 07:02, Purva-Ashadha from 07:02; tithi Krishna-panchami; lagna Mesha 04:44, Vrishabha 05:11, Mithuna 06:38, Karka 09:01, Simha 11:59, Kanya 15:00, Tula 18:00

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Mula (until 07:02) — ruin of the family; Purva-Ashadha (from 07:02) — ruin of the family; Wednesday — favour of the authorities.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Favourable day · score S = +4

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

Auspicious time begins after 07:02

+2 Yoga Siddha 04:44–19:45+1 Anandadi: Shrivatsa 07:02–04:42 (03.05)+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 04:44–20:360 Yamaghanta 04:44–07:02−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 04:44–07:02

Panchanga at sunrise 04:44

Summary	Favourable day — Ravi Yoga, Anandadi: Prajapati; auspicious time — after 09:23
Month	Vaishakha (amanta) · Jyeshtha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Ishvara (No. 11) · Shaka 1799 · Vikram 1934 more

At sunrise 04:42

Tithi	6Krishna-shashti (Nanda, Kartikeya) · until 22:38 more
Nakshatra	Purva-Ashadha, pada 4 (fierce, Varuna, Venus) · until 09:23 more
Yoga	Sadhya (“attainable, amenable”, auspicious) · until 20:20 more
Karana	Gara (movable) · until 09:33 more
Vara	Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mesha (Aries), Moon: Dhanu (Sagittarius)

Changes during the day

from 09:23	nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha
from 09:33	karana Vanija
from 20:20	yoga Shubha
from 22:38	tithi Krishna-saptami
from 22:38	karana Vishti

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:57
Sunrise	04:42
Noon	12:26
Sunset	20:11
End of twilight	20:56
Moonrise	02:04
Moonset	08:00
Day length	15 h 29 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 09:23

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Ashadha (04:42–09:23) is good for root crops.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Ashadha (09:23–20:11) is good for sowing.

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Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 09:23–04:40 (04.05)

Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:42–22:38

Anandadi: Prajapati 04:42–09:23 Anandadi: Saumya 09:23–04:40 (04.05)

Bhadra in the netherworld: 22:38–11:48 (04.05); Bhadra Puchha 03:55–05:14 (04.05); Bhadra Mukha 05:14–07:26 (04.05)
Surya Dagdha tithi: Krishna-shashti

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:33–04:08
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	04:06–05:52

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	14:23–16:19
Yamaganda	04:42–06:38
Gulika Kalam	08:34–10:30
Dur Muhurta	09:52–10:54, 16:03–17:05
Varjyam	18:18–20:06

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 05:07–20:11

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	average 05:07–20:11
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 05:07–20:11
Bathing, washing hair	good 05:07–11:55, 14:56–20:11

Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Purva-Ashadha until 09:23, Uttara-Ashadha from 09:23; tithi Krishna-shashti; lagna Mesha 04:42, Vrishabha 05:07, Mithuna 06:34, Karka 08:57, Simha 11:55, Kanya 14:56, Tula 17:56

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Purva-Ashadha (until 09:23) — ruin of the family; Uttara-Ashadha (from 09:23) — improved health; Thursday — success.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Favourable day · score S = +4

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

Auspicious time begins after 09:23

+2 Ravi Yoga 09:23–04:40 (04.05)+1 Anandadi: Prajapati 04:42–09:23+1 Yoga Sadhya 04:42–20:20+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious nakshatra 09:23–04:40 (04.05)0 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:42–22:38 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Surya Dagdha tithi 04:42–22:38−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 04:42–09:23

Panchanga at sunrise 04:42

Summary	Favourable day — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Yoga Shubha; auspicious time — after 12:10
Month	Vaishakha (amanta) · Jyeshtha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Ishvara (No. 11) · Shaka 1799 · Vikram 1934 more

At sunrise 04:40

Tithi	7Krishna-saptami (Bhadra, Indra) · until 01:02 (05.05) more
Nakshatra	Uttara-Ashadha, pada 3 (fixed, Vishva-Deva (All Gods), Sun) · until 12:10 more
Yoga	Shubha (“goodness, happiness”, auspicious) · until 21:13 more
Karana	Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 11:48 more
Vara	Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mesha (Aries), Moon: Makara (Capricorn)

Changes during the day

from 11:48	karana Bava
from 12:10	nakshatra Shravana
from 21:13	yoga Shukla
from 01:02 (05.05)	tithi Krishna-ashtami
from 01:02 (05.05)	karana Balava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:55
Sunrise	04:40
Noon	12:26
Sunset	20:13
End of twilight	20:59
Moonrise	02:26
Moonset	09:20
Day length	15 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 12:10

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Ashadha (04:40–12:10) is good for sowing.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Shravana (12:10–20:13) is good for sowing.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 04:40–11:48: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 04:40–12:10 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 12:10–04:37 (05.05)

Krakacha Yoga 04:40–01:02 (05.05) Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:40–01:02 (05.05) Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 01:02–04:37 (05.05)

Anandadi: Ananda 04:40–05:26 Anandadi: Kaladanda 05:26–13:58 Anandadi: Dhumra 13:58–04:37 (05.05)

Bhadra in the netherworld: 22:38 (03.05)–11:48; Bhadra Puchha 03:55–05:14; Bhadra Mukha 05:14–07:26

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	05:02–06:49, 03:30–05:18 (05.05)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	10:30–12:26
Yamaganda	16:20–18:17
Gulika Kalam	06:36–08:33
Dur Muhurta	07:46–08:49, 12:58–14:00
Varjyam	16:41–18:29

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 05:03–11:51, 14:52–20:13

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 05:03–11:51, 14:52–20:13
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	good 05:03–11:51, 14:52–20:13
Bathing, washing hair	good 05:03–11:51, 14:52–20:13

Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha until 12:10, Shravana from 12:10; tithi Krishna-saptami; lagna Mesha 04:40, Vrishabha 05:03, Mithuna 06:30, Karka 08:53, Simha 11:51, Kanya 14:52, Tula 17:52

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Uttara-Ashadha (until 12:10) — improved health; Shravana (from 12:10) — bodily development (physical growth); Friday — universal respect.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Favourable day · score S = +4

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

Auspicious time begins after 12:10

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 12:10–04:37 (05.05)+2 Yoga Shubha 04:40–21:13+2 Ravi Yoga 04:40–12:10+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:40–12:10+1 Auspicious weekday0 Anandadi: Ananda 04:40–05:260 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:40–01:02 (05.05) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Vishti (Bhadra) 04:40–11:48−1 Anandadi: Kaladanda 05:26–13:58−3 Krakacha Yoga 04:40–01:02 (05.05)

Panchanga at sunrise 04:40

Summary	Favourable day — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Anandadi: Sthira; auspicious time — until 15:13
Month	Vaishakha (amanta) · Jyeshtha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Ishvara (No. 11) · Shaka 1799 · Vikram 1934 more
Festivals	Kalashtami

At sunrise 04:37

Tithi	8Krishna-ashtami (Jaya, Vasus) · until 03:35 (06.05) more
Nakshatra	Shravana, pada 3 (movable, Shri Vishnu, Moon) · until 15:13 more
Yoga	Shukla (“bright, pure”, auspicious) · until 22:15 more
Karana	Balava (movable) · until 14:18 more
Vara	Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mesha (Aries), Moon: Makara (Capricorn)

Changes during the day

from 14:18	karana Kaulava
from 15:13	nakshatra Dhanishtha
from 22:15	yoga Brahma
from 03:35 (06.05)	tithi Krishna-navami
from 03:35 (06.05)	karana Taitila

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:52
Sunrise	04:37
Noon	12:26
Sunset	20:15
End of twilight	21:01
Moonrise	02:40
Moonset	10:40
Day length	15 h 37 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 15:13

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 (04:37–15:13) is good for sowing.

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Festivals and periods

Kalashtami · Kalabhairava

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

Rule: pradosha vyapini: 3 muhurtas after sunset, 20:15–21:55
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Muhurta

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:37–15:13 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:35–04:35 (06.05)

Anandadi: Sthira 04:37–15:13 Anandadi: Vardhamana 15:13–04:35 (06.05)

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	03:30–05:18

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	08:32–10:29
Yamaganda	14:24–16:21
Gulika Kalam	04:37–06:35
Dur Muhurta	04:37–05:40, 05:40–06:43
Varjyam	19:44–21:32

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 05:00–11:47, 14:48–20:15

Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Shravana until 15:13, Dhanishtha from 15:13; tithi Krishna-ashtami; lagna Mesha 04:37, Vrishabha 05:00, Mithuna 06:26, Karka 08:50, Simha 11:47, Kanya 14:48, Tula 17:48

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Shravana (until 15:13) — bodily development (physical growth); Dhanishtha (from 15:13) — longevity (increased vitality); Saturday — decline of physical strength.

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

Krishna-ashtami 04:37–20:15: 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

Favourable day · score S = +4

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

Auspicious time ends by 15:13

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:37–15:13+1 Anandadi: Sthira 04:37–15:13+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:37–15:13+1 Yoga Shukla 04:37–22:15−1 Ashtami 04:37–03:35 (06.05)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)

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

Panchanga at sunrise 04:37

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Yoga Brahma, Anandadi: Matanga; cons: Tryahasparsha, Rikta tithi
Month	Vaishakha (amanta) · Jyeshtha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Ishvara (No. 11) · Shaka 1799 · Vikram 1934 more

At sunrise 04:35

Tithi	9Krishna-navami (Rikta, Serpent (Naga)) · until 06:00 (07.05) more the tithi will also last until tomorrow’s sunrise (tryahasparsha)
Nakshatra	Dhanishtha, pada 2 (movable, Vasu (kind) - 8 phenomena of nature, assistants of Indra, Mars) · until 18:16 more
Yoga	Brahma (“Brahma, sacred knowledge”, auspicious) · until 23:13 more
Karana	Taitila (movable) · until 16:49 more
Vara	Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mesha (Aries), Moon: Makara (Capricorn)

Changes during the day

from 16:49	karana Gara
from 18:16	nakshatra Shatabhisha
from 23:13	yoga Indra

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:50
Sunrise	04:35
Noon	12:26
Sunset	20:17
End of twilight	21:03
Moonrise	02:49
Moonset	11:59
Day length	15 h 41 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 18:16

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Shatabhisha (18:16–20:17) is good for sowing.

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Muhurta

Anandadi: Matanga 04:35–18:16 Anandadi: Rakshasa 18:16–04:33 (07.05)

Roga Panchaka: 04:45–02:02 (11.05)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:29–04:02
Abhijit Muhurta	11:55–12:58
Vijaya Muhurta	15:03–16:06
Godhuli	20:17–20:34
Pradosha	20:17–21:56
Nishitha	00:09–00:42 (07.05)
Amrita Kalam	06:33–08:21

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	18:19–20:17
Yamaganda	12:26–14:24
Gulika Kalam	16:22–18:19
Dur Muhurta	18:12–19:14
Varjyam	02:18–04:05 (07.05)

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 04:56–11:43, 14:44–20:17

Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Dhanishtha until 18:16, Shatabhisha from 18:16; tithi Krishna-navami; lagna Mesha 04:35, Vrishabha 04:56, Mithuna 06:22, Karka 08:46, Simha 11:43, Kanya 14:44, Tula 17:44

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Dhanishtha (until 18:16) — longevity (increased vitality); Shatabhisha (from 18:16) — gaining strength; Sunday — physical well-being.

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

Krishna-navami 04:35–20:17: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = −1

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

+2 Yoga Brahma 04:35–23:13+1 Anandadi: Matanga 04:35–18:16+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:35–18:160 Anandadi: Rakshasa 18:16–04:33 (07.05)−1 Panchaka 04:45–04:33 (07.05)−2 Rikta tithi all day−2 Tryahasparsha

Panchanga at sunrise 04:35

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Yoga Indra, Anandadi: Amrita; cons: Rikta tithi, Panchaka
Month	Vaishakha (amanta) · Jyeshtha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Ishvara (No. 11) · Shaka 1799 · Vikram 1934 more

At sunrise 04:33

Tithi	9Krishna-navami (Rikta, Serpent (Naga)) · until 06:00 more vriddhi: the same tithi also prevailed at yesterday’s sunrise
Nakshatra	Shatabhisha, pada 2 (movable, Varuna, Rahu) · until 21:03 more
Yoga	Indra (“Indra, lord”, auspicious) · until 23:57 more
Karana	Gara (movable) · until 06:00 more
Vara	Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mesha (Aries), Moon: Kumbha (Aquarius)

Changes during the day

from 06:00	tithi Krishna-dashami
from 06:00	karana Vanija
from 19:05	karana Vishti
from 21:03	nakshatra Purva-Bhadra
from 23:57	yoga Vaidhriti

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:47
Sunrise	04:33
Noon	12:26
Sunset	20:19
End of twilight	21:06
Moonrise	02:56
Moonset	13:16
Day length	15 h 45 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 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, Shatabhisha (04:33–20:19) is good for sowing.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 19:05–20:19: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Muhurta

Anandadi: Amrita 04:33–21:03 Anandadi: Musala 21:03–04:31 (08.05)

Bhadra on earth: 19:05–08:02 (08.05); Bhadra Puchha 20:58–22:16; Bhadra Mukha 22:16–00:27 (08.05)
Roga Panchaka: 04:45 (06.05)–02:02 (11.05)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:27–04:00
Abhijit Muhurta	11:55–12:58
Vijaya Muhurta	15:04–16:07
Godhuli	20:19–20:36
Pradosha	20:19–21:58
Nishitha	00:09–00:42 (08.05)
Amrita Kalam	13:01–14:48

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	06:32–08:30
Yamaganda	10:28–12:26
Gulika Kalam	14:24–16:23
Dur Muhurta	12:58–14:01, 16:07–17:10
Varjyam	04:04–05:49 (08.05)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 06:00–11:39, 14:40–19:05

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

Cutting hair, shaving	good 06:00–11:39, 14:40–19:05
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	good 06:00–11:39, 14:40–19:05
Bathing, washing hair	good 06:00–11:39, 14:40–20:19

Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Shatabhisha; tithi Krishna-navami until 06:00, Krishna-dashami from 06:00; lagna Mesha 04:33, Vrishabha 04:52, Mithuna 06:18, Karka 08:42, Simha 11:39, Kanya 14:40, Tula 17:40

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Shatabhisha — gaining strength; Monday — clear, bright complexion.

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

Krishna-navami 04:33–06:00: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Bhadra on earth 19:05–20:19: no shaving or haircuts during Vishti Karana (according to the Muhurta Chintamani, Bhadra does harm when it is on earth; in heaven and in the netherworld its influence on earth is weak).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = +2

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

+2 Yoga Indra 04:33–23:57+1 Anandadi: Amrita 04:33–21:03+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:33–21:03+1 Auspicious weekday0 Bhadra on earth 19:05–04:31 (08.05)−1 Panchaka all day−2 Rikta tithi 04:33–06:00

Panchanga at sunrise 04:33

Summary	Unfavourable day — many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower), Vaidhriti
Month	Vaishakha (amanta) · Jyeshtha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Ishvara (No. 11) · Shaka 1799 · Vikram 1934 more

At sunrise 04:31

Tithi	10Krishna-dashami (Purna, Dharma) · until 08:02 more
Nakshatra	Purva-Bhadra, pada 2 (fierce, Aja Ekapad - sunbeam or lightning strike, Jupiter) · until 23:22 more
Yoga	Vaidhriti (“without support, discord”, inauspicious) · until 00:18 (09.05) more
Karana	Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 08:02 more
Vara	Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mesha (Aries), Moon: Kumbha (Aquarius)

Changes during the day

from 08:02	tithi Krishna-ekadashi
from 08:02	karana Bava
from 20:51	karana Balava
from 23:22	nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra
from 00:18 (09.05)	yoga Vishkambha

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:45
Sunrise	04:31
Noon	12:25
Sunset	20:21
End of twilight	21:08
Moonrise	03:02
Moonset	14:33
Day length	15 h 49 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 08:02

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, Purva-Bhadra (04:31–20:21) is good for root crops.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 04:31–08:02: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Muhurta

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 23:22–04:29 (09.05) Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 23:22–04:29 (09.05)

Krakacha Yoga 04:31–08:02 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:02–04:29 (09.05)

Anandadi: Siddhi 23:22–04:29 (09.05) Anandadi: Kana 04:31–23:22

Bhadra on earth: 19:05 (07.05)–08:02; Bhadra Puchha 20:58–22:16 (07.05); Bhadra Mukha 22:16 (07.05)–00:27
Roga Panchaka: 04:45 (06.05)–02:02 (11.05)
Gandanta (tithi): 07:36–08:28

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:26–03:58
Abhijit Muhurta	11:54–12:58
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	14:36–16:21

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	16:24–18:22
Yamaganda	08:29–10:27
Gulika Kalam	12:26–14:25
Dur Muhurta	07:41–08:45, 23:36–00:09 (09.05)
Varjyam	04:04–05:49

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 04:48–11:35, 14:36–20:21

Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Purva-Bhadra; tithi Krishna-dashami until 08:02, Krishna-ekadashi from 08:02; lagna Mesha 04:31, Vrishabha 04:48, Mithuna 06:14, Karka 08:38, Simha 11:35, Kanya 14:36, Tula 17:36

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Purva-Bhadra — facing death (dangers); Tuesday — harm to longevity.

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

Bhadra on earth 04:31–08:02: 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 04:31–20:21: auspicious undertakings, including haircuts, are avoided during this yoga (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Unfavourable day · score S = −15

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

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

Avoid starting important matters: Vaidhriti

−1 Bhadra on earth 04:31–08:02−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Panchaka all day−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 04:31–23:22−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:02–04:29 (09.05)−3 Anandadi: Kana 04:31–23:22−3 Krakacha Yoga 04:31–08:02−3 Vaidhriti 04:31–00:18 (09.05)

Panchanga at sunrise 04:31

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Auspicious nakshatra; cons: Panchaka, Anandadi: Lumbaka
Month	Vaishakha (amanta) · Jyeshtha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Ishvara (No. 11) · Shaka 1799 · Vikram 1934 more
Festivals	Apara Ekadashi (Achala)

At sunrise 04:29

Tithi	11Krishna-ekadashi (Nanda, Rudra) · until 09:31 more
Nakshatra	Uttara-Bhadra, pada 1 (fixed, Ahirbudhyana (Serpent of the Deep - Milky Way under the horizon), Saturn) · until 01:03 (10.05) more
Yoga	Vishkambha (“prop, bolt”, inauspicious) · until 00:08 (10.05) more
Karana	Balava (movable) · until 09:31 more
Vara	Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mesha (Aries), Moon: Mina (Pisces)

Changes during the day

from 09:31	tithi Krishna-dvadashi
from 09:31	karana Kaulava
from 21:59	karana Taitila
from 00:08 (10.05)	yoga Priti
from 01:03 (10.05)	nakshatra Revati

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:42
Sunrise	04:29
Noon	12:25
Sunset	20:23
End of twilight	21:10
Moonrise	03:07
Moonset	15:51
Day length	15 h 53 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 09:31

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Bhadra (04:29–20:23) is good for sowing.

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Festivals and periods

Apara Ekadashi (Achala) · Vishnu

The Ekadashi of the dark half of Vaishakha (Jyeshtha in North India). The fast grants “boundless” merit and removes grave misdeeds; Trivikrama (Vishnu) is worshipped.

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 08:02 (08.05)–09:31
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Parana (breaking the fast): 04:27–07:39 (10.05)

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 09:31–04:27 (10.05)

Anandadi: Lumbaka 04:29–01:03 (10.05) Anandadi: Utpata 01:03–04:27 (10.05)

Roga Panchaka: 04:45 (06.05)–02:02 (11.05)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:24–03:57
Abhijit Muhurta	none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday
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	19:55–21:37

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	12:26–14:25
Yamaganda	06:28–08:28
Gulika Kalam	10:27–12:26
Dur Muhurta	11:54–12:58
Varjyam	09:38–11:21

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 04:44–11:31, 14:32–20:23

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

Cutting hair, shaving	good 04:44–11:31, 14:32–20:23
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	good 04:44–11:31, 14:32–20:23
Bathing, washing hair	good 04:44–11:31, 14:32–20:23

Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra; tithi Krishna-ekadashi until 09:31, Krishna-dvadashi from 09:31; lagna Mesha 04:29, Vrishabha 04:44, Mithuna 06:11, Karka 08:34, Simha 11:31, Kanya 14:32, Tula 17:33

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Uttara-Bhadra — a good life; Wednesday — favour of the authorities.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = +2

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

+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 09:31–04:27 (10.05)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:29–01:03 (10.05)+1 Auspicious weekday−1 Anandadi: Lumbaka 04:29–01:03 (10.05)−1 Panchaka all day

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

Panchanga at sunrise 04:29

Summary	Best day — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Anandadi: Mitra
Month	Vaishakha (amanta) · Jyeshtha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Ishvara (No. 11) · Shaka 1799 · Vikram 1934 more
Festivals	Pradosha Vrat

At sunrise 04:27

Tithi	12Krishna-dvadashi (Bhadra, Sun (Ravi)) · until 10:18 more
Nakshatra	Revati, pada 1 (soft, Pushan (Prosperous), Mercury) · until 02:02 (11.05) more Gandamula
Yoga	Priti (“love, affection”, auspicious) · until 23:25 more
Karana	Taitila (movable) · until 10:18 more
Vara	Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mesha (Aries), Moon: Mina (Pisces)

Changes during the day

from 10:18	tithi Krishna-trayodashi
from 10:18	karana Gara
from 22:25	karana Vanija
from 23:25	yoga Ayushman
from 02:02 (11.05)	nakshatra Ashwini

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:40
Sunrise	04:27
Noon	12:25
Sunset	20:25
End of twilight	21:13
Moonrise	03:13
Moonset	17:12
Day length	15 h 57 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 10:18

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Revati (04:27–20:25) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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Festivals and periods

Pradosha Vrat · Shiva

A fast dedicated to Shiva on the thirteenth lunar day (Trayodashi) of both halves of the month. The decisive time is the evening twilight (Pradosha), when, according to legend, Shiva dances on Mount Kailash: in the evening Shiva Puja and abhisheka of the lingam are performed.

Rule: pradosha vyapini: 3 muhurtas after sunset, 20:25–22:01
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Muhurta

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day

Anandadi: Mitra 04:27–02:02 (11.05) Anandadi: Manasa 02:02–04:25 (11.05)

Roga Panchaka: 04:45 (06.05)–02:02 (11.05)
Gandanta (nakshatra): 19:51–08:10 (11.05)
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Revati

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:23–03:55
Abhijit Muhurta	11:54–12:58
Vijaya Muhurta	15:06–16:10
Godhuli	20:25–20:41
Pradosha	20:25–22:01
Nishitha	00:09–00:41 (11.05)
Amrita Kalam	23:32–01:12 (11.05)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	14:26–16:25
Yamaganda	04:27–06:27
Gulika Kalam	08:27–10:26
Dur Muhurta	09:46–10:50, 16:10–17:13
Varjyam	13:32–15:12

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 04:40–10:18

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

Cutting hair, shaving	good 04:40–10:18
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	good 04:40–10:18
Bathing, washing hair	good 04:40–11:27, 14:29–20:25

Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Revati; tithi Krishna-dvadashi until 10:18, Krishna-trayodashi from 10:18; lagna Mesha 04:27, Vrishabha 04:40, Mithuna 06:07, Karka 08:30, Simha 11:27, Kanya 14:29, Tula 17:29

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Revati — increase in property; Thursday — success.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Best day · score S = +6

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

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day+1 Anandadi: Mitra 04:27–02:02 (11.05)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:27–02:02 (11.05)+1 Yoga Priti 04:27–23:25+1 Auspicious weekday−1 Panchaka 04:27–02:02 (11.05)

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 04:27

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Auspicious nakshatra; cons: Vishti (Bhadra), Krishna Chaturdashi
Month	Vaishakha (amanta) · Jyeshtha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Ishvara (No. 11) · Shaka 1799 · Vikram 1934 more
Festivals	Masik Shivaratri

At sunrise 04:25

Tithi	13Krishna-trayodashi (Jaya, God of Love) · until 10:21 more
Nakshatra	Ashwini, pada 1 (light, Ashwini Kumara, Ketu) · until 02:20 (12.05) more Gandamula
Yoga	Ayushman (“long-lived”, auspicious) · until 22:08 more
Karana	Vanija (movable) · until 10:21 more
Vara	Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mesha (Aries), Moon: Mesha (Aries)

Changes during the day

from 10:21	tithi Krishna-chaturdashi
from 10:21	karana Vishti
from 22:07	karana Shakuni
from 22:08	yoga Saubhagya
from 02:20 (12.05)	nakshatra Bharani

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:38
Sunrise	04:25
Noon	12:25
Sunset	20:27
End of twilight	21:15
Moonrise	03:20
Moonset	18:38
Day length	16 h 01 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 10:21

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

Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 10:21–20:27: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Krishna-chaturdashi 10:21–20:27: according to the Kalaprakashika, ploughing on Chaturdashi puts the owner’s life in danger.

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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, 00:09–00:41 (12.05)
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Muhurta

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:25–02:20 (12.05)

Anandadi: Vajra 04:25–02:20 (12.05) Anandadi: Mudgara 02:20–04:23 (12.05)

Bhadra in heaven: 10:21–22:07; Bhadra Mukha 10:21–12:18; Bhadra Puchha 20:52–22:02
Gandanta (nakshatra): 19:51 (10.05)–08:10
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Ashwini

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:21–03:53
Abhijit Muhurta	11:54–12:58
Vijaya Muhurta	15:06–16:10
Godhuli	20:27–20:43
Pradosha	20:27–22:02
Nishitha	00:09–00:41 (12.05)
Amrita Kalam	19:02–20:39

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	10:26–12:26
Yamaganda	16:26–18:27
Gulika Kalam	06:25–08:26
Dur Muhurta	07:38–08:42, 12:58–14:02
Varjyam	22:17–23:54

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 04:25–10:21

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 04:25–10:21
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 04:25–10:21
Bathing, washing hair	good 04:36–10:21

Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Ashwini; tithi Krishna-trayodashi until 10:21, Krishna-chaturdashi from 10:21; lagna Mesha 04:25, Vrishabha 04:36, Mithuna 06:03, Karka 08:26, Simha 11:23, Kanya 14:25, Tula 17:25, Vrischika 20:26

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Ashwini — joy; Friday — universal respect.

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

Krishna-chaturdashi 10:21–20:27: 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).
Friday: B. V. Raman advises against cutting nails (the rating above is the site’s summary, which uses the same weekdays for nails as for haircuts, so Friday counts as auspicious).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = 0

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

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:25–02:20 (12.05)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:25–02:20 (12.05)+1 Yoga Ayushman 04:25–22:08+1 Auspicious weekday−1 Anandadi: Vajra 04:25–02:20 (12.05)−1 Gandanta 04:25–08:10−2 Krishna Chaturdashi 10:21–04:23 (12.05)−2 Vishti (Bhadra) 10:21–22:07

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 04:25

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Krishna Chaturdashi, Sankranti day
Month	Vaishakha (amanta) · Jyeshtha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Ishvara (No. 11) · Shaka 1799 · Vikram 1934 more
Festivals	Vat Savitri Vrat · Vrishabha Sankranti

At sunrise 04:23

Tithi	14Krishna-chaturdashi (Rikta, Kali) · until 09:43 more
Nakshatra	Bharani, pada 1 (fierce, Yama (Dharma-raja), Venus) · until 01:59 (13.05) more
Yoga	Saubhagya (“good fortune, marital happiness”, auspicious) · until 20:19 more
Karana	Shakuni (fixed, inauspicious) · until 09:43 more
Vara	Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mesha (Aries), Moon: Mesha (Aries)

Changes during the day

from 09:43	tithi Amavasya
from 09:43	karana Chatushpada
from 20:19	yoga Shobhana
from 21:10	karana Naga
from 01:59 (13.05)	nakshatra Krittika

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:35
Sunrise	04:23
Noon	12:25
Sunset	20:29
End of twilight	21:17
Moonrise	03:29
Moonset	20:09
Day length	16 h 05 min

Sky

Vrishabha Sankr.	23:04 — the Sun enters Vrishabha (Taurus)

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 09:43

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Bharani (04:23–20:29) is good for root crops.
Shakuni 04:23–09:43: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it (it is suitable for sowing).
Chatushpada 09:43–20:29: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Krishna-chaturdashi 04:23–09:43: according to the Kalaprakashika, ploughing on Chaturdashi puts the owner’s life in danger.

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Festivals and periods

Vat Savitri Vrat · Savitri and Satyavan

Married women fast for the long life of their husbands in memory of Savitri, who won Satyavan back from Yama, and circumambulate a banyan tree, winding thread around its trunk (northern tradition; in West and South India — on Vat Purnima).

Rule: pradosha vyapini: 3 muhurtas after sunset, 20:29–22:03
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, 16:40–20:29
on the day the Sun enters the sign

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:23–09:43

Anandadi: Dhwaja 01:59–04:21 (13.05) Anandadi: Dhwanksha 04:23–01:59 (13.05)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:20–03:51
Abhijit Muhurta	11:54–12:58
Vijaya Muhurta	15:07–16:11
Godhuli	20:29–20:44
Pradosha	20:29–22:03
Nishitha	00:09–00:41 (13.05)
Amrita Kalam	21:15–22:50

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	08:25–10:25
Yamaganda	14:27–16:27
Gulika Kalam	04:23–06:24
Dur Muhurta	04:23–05:28, 05:28–06:32
Varjyam	11:48–13:22

Haircut and shaving

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

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

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

Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Bharani; tithi Krishna-chaturdashi until 09:43, Amavasya from 09:43; lagna Mesha 04:23, Vrishabha 04:32, Mithuna 05:59, Karka 08:22, Simha 11:20, Kanya 14:21, Tula 17:21, Vrischika 20:22

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Bharani — 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:

Krishna-chaturdashi 04:23–09:43: a Rikta and Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Amavasya 09:43–20:29: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Sankranti at 23:04 — a Parva day: no haircuts or shaving on this day (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 = −4

Avoid starting important matters: Krishna Chaturdashi, Sankranti day

+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:23–09:43+1 Yoga Saubhagya 04:23–20:19−1 Anandadi: Dhwanksha 04:23–01:59 (13.05)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Sankranti day−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 04:23–01:59 (13.05)−3 Krishna Chaturdashi 04:23–09:43

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	Avoid starting important matters — Amavasya, Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi)
Month	Vaishakha (amanta) · Jyeshtha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Ishvara (No. 11) · Shaka 1799 · Vikram 1934 more
Festivals	Shani Jayanti · Vaishakha Amavasya

At sunrise 04:21

Tithi	30Amavasya (Purna, Pitris (ancestors)) · until 08:29 more
Nakshatra	Krittika, pada 1 (mixed, Agni, Sun) · until 01:08 (14.05) more
Yoga	Shobhana (“splendid, beautiful”, auspicious) · until 18:04 more
Karana	Naga (fixed, inauspicious) · until 08:29 more
Vara	Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Vrishabha (Taurus), Moon: Mesha (Aries)

Changes during the day

from 08:29	tithi Shukla-pratipat
from 08:29	karana Kimstughna
from 18:04	yoga Atiganda
from 19:40	karana Bava
from 01:08 (14.05)	nakshatra Rohini

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:33
Sunrise	04:21
Noon	12:25
Sunset	20:31
End of twilight	21:19
Moonrise	03:43
Moonset	21:42
Day length	16 h 09 min

Sky

New moon (Amavasya)	08:29

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 08:29

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Krittika (04:21–20:31) is good for root crops.
Naga 04:21–08:29: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Kimstughna 08:29–19:40: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

Shani Jayanti · Shani (Saturn)

The birthday of Shani (Saturn), the son of Surya. His image is bathed with oil (taila abhisheka), black sesame is offered and oil lamps are lit to pacify Shani.

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 09:43 (12.05)–08:29
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Vaishakha Amavasya · Pitris (ancestors)

The new moon of Vaishakha: Shani Jayanti and (in North India) Vat Savitri Vrat.

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 09:43 (12.05)–08:29
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Muhurta

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:29–04:19 (14.05)

Anandadi: Prajapati 01:08–04:19 (14.05) Anandadi: Dhumra 04:21–01:08 (14.05)

Gandanta (tithi): 08:06–08:51

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:18–03:50
Abhijit Muhurta	11:54–12:58
Vijaya Muhurta	15:07–16:12
Godhuli	20:31–20:46
Pradosha	20:31–22:04
Nishitha	00:09–00:41 (14.05)
Amrita Kalam	22:49–00:22 (14.05)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	18:29–20:31
Yamaganda	12:26–14:27
Gulika Kalam	16:28–18:29
Dur Muhurta	18:21–19:26
Varjyam	13:34–15:07

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	bad throughout the daytime

Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Krittika; tithi Amavasya until 08:29, Shukla-pratipat from 08:29; lagna Mesha 04:21, Vrishabha 04:28, Mithuna 05:55, Karka 08:18, Simha 11:16, Kanya 14:17, Tula 17:17, Vrischika 20:18

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Krittika — consumption (a wasting disease); Sunday — physical well-being.

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

Amavasya 04:21–08:29: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −5

Avoid starting important matters: Amavasya

+1 Yoga Shobhana 04:21–18:040 Yoga Atiganda 18:04–20:13−1 Anandadi: Dhumra 04:21–01:08 (14.05)−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:29–04:19 (14.05)−3 Amavasya 04:21–08:29

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 04:21

Summary	Best day — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Anandadi: Vardhamana Adhika Masa: not for weddings, housewarmings or major new undertakings; good for spiritual practice.
Month	Adhika Jyeshtha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Ishvara (No. 11) · Shaka 1799 · Vikram 1934 more
Period	Adhika Masa
Festivals	Chandra Darshan

At sunrise 04:19

Tithi	1Shukla-pratipat (Nanda, Brahma) · until 06:45 more
Nakshatra	Rohini, pada 1 (fixed, Prajapati (Brahma - Creator), Moon) · until 23:54 more
Yoga	Atiganda (“great danger”, inauspicious) · until 15:29 more
Karana	Bava (movable) · until 06:45 more
Vara	Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Vrishabha (Taurus), Moon: Vrishabha (Taurus)

Changes during the day

from 06:45	tithi Shukla-dvitya
from 06:45	karana Balava
from 15:29	yoga Sukarma
from 17:45	karana Kaulava
from 23:54	nakshatra Mrigashirsha

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:31
Sunrise	04:19
Noon	12:25
Sunset	20:32
End of twilight	21:22
Moonrise	04:05
Moonset	23:09
Day length	16 h 13 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 06:45

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Rohini (04:19–20:32) 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, 20:32–23:09
Crescent Moon above the horizon after sunset: 20:32–23:09

Adhika Masa

Muhurta

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day Amrita Siddhi Yoga 23:54–04:18 (15.05)

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:45–04:18 (15.05)

Anandadi: Vardhamana 04:19–23:54 Anandadi: Ananda 23:54–04:18 (15.05)

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	00:10–00:41 (15.05)
Amrita Kalam	20:52–22:23

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	06:21–08:23
Yamaganda	10:24–12:26
Gulika Kalam	14:28–16:29
Dur Muhurta	12:58–14:03, 16:13–17:18
Varjyam	16:19–17:50

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 06:45–11:12, 14:13–20:14

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

Cutting hair, shaving	good 06:45–11:12, 14:13–20:14
Cutting fingernails	good 06:45–11:12, 14:13–20:14
Cutting toenails	average throughout the daytime
Bathing, washing hair	good 06:45–11:12, 14:13–20:32

Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Rohini; tithi Shukla-pratipat until 06:45, Shukla-dvitya from 06:45; lagna Mesha 04:19, Vrishabha 04:24, Mithuna 05:51, Karka 08:14, Simha 11:12, Kanya 14:13, Tula 17:13, Vrischika 20:14

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Rohini — destruction of all misfortunes; Monday — clear, bright complexion.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Best day · score S = +7

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

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day+1 Anandadi: Vardhamana 04:19–23:54+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:19–23:54+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 06:45–04:18 (15.05)0 Yoga Sukarma 15:29–04:18 (15.05)0 Adhika Masa0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:45–04:18 (15.05) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)

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 04:19

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Kshaya tithi, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn) Adhika Masa: not for weddings, housewarmings or major new undertakings; good for spiritual practice.
Month	Adhika Jyeshtha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Ishvara (No. 11) · Shaka 1799 · Vikram 1934 more
Period	Adhika Masa

At sunrise 04:18

Tithi	2Shukla-dvitya (Bhadra, Vidhatr) · until 04:41 more
Nakshatra	Mrigashirsha, pada 1 (soft, Soma (Chandra, Moon), Mars) · until 22:24 more
Yoga	Sukarma (“good deed”, auspicious) · until 12:38 more
Karana	Kaulava (movable) · until 04:41 more
Vara	Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Vrishabha (Taurus), Moon: Vrishabha (Taurus)

Changes during the day

from 04:41	tithi Shukla-tritya (kshaya: not present at any sunrise)
from 04:41	karana Taitila
from 12:38	yoga Dhriti
from 15:33	karana Gara
from 22:24	nakshatra Ardra
from 02:22 (16.05)	tithi Shukla-chaturti
from 02:22 (16.05)	karana Vanija

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:28
Sunrise	04:18
Noon	12:25
Sunset	20:34
End of twilight	21:24
Moonrise	04:43
Moonset	none
Day length	16 h 16 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 04:41

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

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

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Festivals and periods

Adhika Masa

Muhurta

Dwipushkar Yoga 04:18–04:41 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:41–02:22 (16.05) Ravi Yoga 22:24–04:16 (16.05)

Yamaghanta 22:24–04:16 (16.05)

Anandadi: Chara 22:24–04:16 (16.05) Anandadi: Rakshasa 04:18–22:24

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:16–03:47
Abhijit Muhurta	11:53–12:58
Vijaya Muhurta	15:09–16:14
Godhuli	20:34–20:50
Pradosha	20:34–22:07
Nishitha	00:10–00:40 (16.05)
Amrita Kalam	14:09–15:39

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	16:30–18:32
Yamaganda	08:22–10:24
Gulika Kalam	12:26–14:28
Dur Muhurta	07:33–08:38, 23:39–00:10 (16.05)
Varjyam	05:09–06:39

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 04:20–20:34
Bathing, washing hair	average throughout the daytime

Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Mrigashirsha; tithi Shukla-dvitya until 04:41, Shukla-tritya from 04:41; lagna Mesha 04:18, Vrishabha 04:20, Mithuna 05:47, Karka 08:10, Simha 11:08, Kanya 14:09, Tula 17:09, Vrischika 20:10

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = +1

Avoid starting important matters: Kshaya tithi

+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:41–02:22 (16.05)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:18–22:24+1 Yoga Sukarma 04:18–12:38+1 Auspicious tithi 04:18–04:410 Adhika Masa0 Dwipushkar Yoga 04:18–04:41−1 Anandadi: Rakshasa 04:18–22:24−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−2 Kshaya tithi

Panchanga at sunrise 04:18

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Ravi Yoga, Yoga Dhriti; cons: Rikta tithi, Fierce or sharp nakshatra Adhika Masa: not for weddings, housewarmings or major new undertakings; good for spiritual practice.
Month	Adhika Jyeshtha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Ishvara (No. 11) · Shaka 1799 · Vikram 1934 more
Period	Adhika Masa
Festivals	Vinayaka Chaturthi

At sunrise 04:16

Tithi	4Shukla-chaturti (Rikta, Yama) · until 23:58 more
Nakshatra	Ardra, pada 2 (sharp, Rudra (Roaring, angry image of Shiva), Rahu) · until 20:47 more
Yoga	Dhriti (“steadfastness, firmness”, auspicious) · until 09:38 more
Karana	Vanija (movable) · until 13:10 more
Vara	Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Vrishabha (Taurus), Moon: Mithuna (Gemini)

Changes during the day

from 09:38	yoga Shula
from 13:10	karana Vishti
from 20:47	nakshatra Punarvasu
from 23:58	tithi Shukla-panchami
from 23:58	karana Bava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:26
Sunrise	04:16
Noon	12:25
Sunset	20:36
End of twilight	21:26
Moonrise	05:45
Moonset	00:19
Day length	16 h 20 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise

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) 13:10–20:36: 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), 10:48–14:04
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Adhika Masa

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 04:16–20:47

Anandadi: Musala 04:16–20:47 Anandadi: Gada 20:47–04:14 (17.05)

Bhadra in heaven: 13:10–23:58; Bhadra Mukha 13:10–14:58; Bhadra Puchha 22:53–23:58
Surya Dagdha tithi: Shukla-chaturti

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:14–03:45
Abhijit Muhurta	none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday
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	11:28–12:57

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	12:26–14:28
Yamaganda	06:18–08:21
Gulika Kalam	10:23–12:26
Dur Muhurta	11:53–12:59
Varjyam	06:14–07:44

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 Ardra; tithi Shukla-chaturti; lagna Mesha 04:16, Vrishabha 04:16, Mithuna 05:43, Karka 08:06, Simha 11:04, Kanya 14:05, Tula 17:05, Vrischika 20:06

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Ardra — sadness; Wednesday — favour of the authorities.

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

Shukla-chaturti 04:16–20:36: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = −2

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

+2 Ravi Yoga 04:16–20:47+1 Yoga Dhriti 04:16–09:38+1 Auspicious weekday0 Adhika Masa0 Yoga Shula 09:38–11:23−1 Vishti (Bhadra) 13:10–23:58−1 Anandadi: Musala 04:16–20:47−1 Surya Dagdha tithi 04:16–23:58−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 04:16–20:47−2 Rikta tithi 04:16–23:58

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	Best day — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi); auspicious time — until 06:35 Adhika Masa: not for weddings, housewarmings or major new undertakings; good for spiritual practice.
Month	Adhika Jyeshtha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Ishvara (No. 11) · Shaka 1799 · Vikram 1934 more
Period	Adhika Masa

At sunrise 04:14

Tithi	5Shukla-panchami (Purna, Soma) · until 21:33 more
Nakshatra	Punarvasu, pada 2 (movable, Aditi, Jupiter) · until 19:09 more
Yoga	Shula (“spear, sharp pain”, inauspicious) · until 06:35 more
Karana	Bava (movable) · until 10:45 more
Vara	Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Vrishabha (Taurus), Moon: Mithuna (Gemini)

Changes during the day

from 06:35	yoga Ganda
from 10:45	karana Balava
from 19:09	nakshatra Pushya
from 21:33	tithi Shukla-shashti
from 21:33	karana Kaulava
from 03:33 (18.05)	yoga Vriddhi

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:24
Sunrise	04:14
Noon	12:25
Sunset	20:38
End of twilight	21:28
Moonrise	07:10
Moonset	01:04
Day length	16 h 23 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 19:09

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Punarvasu (04:14–19:09) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Pushya (19:09–20:38) is good for sowing.

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Festivals and periods

Adhika Masa

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 04:14–19:09 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:14–21:33 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day Amrita Siddhi Yoga 19:09–04:12 (18.05) Guru Pushya Yoga 19:09–04:12 (18.05) Ravi Yoga 19:09–04:12 (18.05)

Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 21:33–04:12 (18.05)

Anandadi: Siddhi 04:14–19:09 Anandadi: Shubha 19:09–04:12 (18.05)

Gandanta (tithi): 21:11–21:54

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:13–03:43
Abhijit Muhurta	11:53–12:59
Vijaya Muhurta	15:10–16:16
Godhuli	20:38–20:53
Pradosha	20:38–22:09
Nishitha	00:10–00:40 (18.05)
Amrita Kalam	16:55–18:24

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	14:29–16:32
Yamaganda	04:14–06:17
Gulika Kalam	08:20–10:23
Dur Muhurta	09:42–10:48, 16:16–17:21
Varjyam	07:58–09:28, 02:38–04:07 (18.05)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 04:14–11:00, 14:01–20:02

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

Cutting hair, shaving	good 04:14–11:00, 14:01–20:02
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	good 04:14–11:00, 14:01–20:02
Bathing, washing hair	good 04:14–11:00, 14:01–20:38

Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Punarvasu until 19:09, Pushya from 19:09; tithi Shukla-panchami; lagna Vrishabha 04:14, Mithuna 05:39, Karka 08:02, Simha 11:00, Kanya 14:01, Tula 17:01, Vrischika 20:02

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Punarvasu (until 19:09) — strength of spirit (bravery, resilience); Pushya (from 19:09) — increase in wealth; Thursday — success.

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Best day · score S = +10

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

Auspicious time ends by 06:35

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:14–21:33+1 Anandadi: Siddhi 04:14–19:09+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:14–19:09+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 04:14–21:33+1 Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 04:14–19:090 Ravi Yoga 19:09–04:12 (18.05)0 Adhika Masa0 Yoga Ganda 06:35–08:41

Panchanga at sunrise 04:14

Summary	Best day — Pushya, Ravi Yoga; auspicious time — until 17:35 Adhika Masa: not for weddings, housewarmings or major new undertakings; good for spiritual practice.
Month	Adhika Jyeshtha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Ishvara (No. 11) · Shaka 1799 · Vikram 1934 more
Period	Adhika Masa
Festivals	Skanda Shashti

At sunrise 04:12

Tithi	6Shukla-shashti (Nanda, Kartikeya) · until 19:12 more
Nakshatra	Pushya, pada 2 (light, Brhaspati, Saturn) · until 17:35 more
Yoga	Vriddhi (“growth, increase”, auspicious) · until 00:36 (19.05) more
Karana	Kaulava (movable) · until 08:21 more
Vara	Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Vrishabha (Taurus), Moon: Karka (Cancer)

Changes during the day

from 08:21	karana Taitila
from 17:35	nakshatra Ashlesha
from 19:12	tithi Shukla-saptami
from 19:12	karana Gara
from 00:36 (19.05)	yoga Dhruva

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:22
Sunrise	04:12
Noon	12:25
Sunset	20:40
End of twilight	21:31
Moonrise	08:47
Moonset	01:30
Day length	16 h 27 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 17:35	from 19:12

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, Pushya (04:12–17:35) is good for sowing.

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Festivals and periods

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: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 21:33 (17.05)–19:12
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Adhika Masa

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 04:12–17:35 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:12–19:12

Krakacha Yoga 19:12–04:11 (19.05) Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 19:12–04:11 (19.05)

Anandadi: Utpata 04:12–17:35 Anandadi: Mrityu 17:35–04:11 (19.05)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:12–03:42
Abhijit Muhurta	11:53–12:59
Vijaya Muhurta	15:11–16:16
Godhuli	20:40–20:55
Pradosha	20:40–22:10
Nishitha	00:10–00:40 (19.05)
Amrita Kalam	11:36–13:06

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	10:23–12:26
Yamaganda	16:33–18:36
Gulika Kalam	06:16–08:19
Dur Muhurta	07:30–08:36, 12:59–14:05
Varjyam	none on this day

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 Friday; nakshatra Pushya until 17:35, Ashlesha from 17:35; tithi Shukla-shashti until 19:12, Shukla-saptami from 19:12; lagna Vrishabha 04:12, Mithuna 05:35, Karka 07:58, Simha 10:56, Kanya 13:57, Tula 16:57, Vrischika 19:59

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Pushya (until 17:35) — increase in wealth; Ashlesha (from 17:35) — physical affliction (suffering); Friday — universal respect.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Best day · score S = +5

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

Auspicious time ends by 17:35

+2 Pushya 04:12–17:35+2 Ravi Yoga 04:12–17:35+1 Yoga Vriddhi 04:12–00:36 (19.05)+1 Auspicious weekday0 Auspicious tithi 19:12–04:11 (19.05)0 Adhika Masa0 Anandadi: Utpata 04:12–17:35 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 19:12–04:11 (19.05) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:12–19:12 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 17:35–04:11 (19.05)0 Krakacha Yoga 19:12–04:11 (19.05)−1 Anandadi: Mrityu 17:35–04:11 (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	Ordinary day — pros: Anandadi: Manasa, Yoga Dhruva; cons: Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Fierce or sharp nakshatra Adhika Masa: not for weddings, housewarmings or major new undertakings; good for spiritual practice.
Month	Adhika Jyeshtha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Ishvara (No. 11) · Shaka 1799 · Vikram 1934 more
Period	Adhika Masa

At sunrise 04:11

Tithi	7Shukla-saptami (Bhadra, Indra) · until 16:59 more
Nakshatra	Ashlesha, pada 2 (sharp, Naga - the lord of snakes (Sharpa), Mercury) · until 16:08 more Gandamula
Yoga	Dhruva (“fixed, constant (the Pole Star)”, auspicious) · until 21:46 more
Karana	Gara (movable) · until 06:04 more
Vara	Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Vrishabha (Taurus), Moon: Karka (Cancer)

Changes during the day

from 06:04	karana Vanija
from 16:08	nakshatra Magha
from 16:59	tithi Shukla-ashtami
from 16:59	karana Vishti
from 21:46	yoga Vyaghata
from 03:56 (20.05)	karana Bava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:20
Sunrise	04:11
Noon	12:25
Sunset	20:41
End of twilight	21:33
Moonrise	10:24
Moonset	01:47
Day length	16 h 30 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 16:08	from 16:59

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 (16:08–20:41) is good for sowing, for root crops.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 16:59–20:41: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

Adhika Masa

Muhurta

Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:11–16:59

Anandadi: Manasa 04:11–16:08 Anandadi: Padma 16:08–04:09 (20.05)

Bhadra on earth: 16:59–03:56 (20.05); Bhadra Puchha 18:38–19:44; Bhadra Mukha 19:44–21:33
Gandanta (nakshatra): 10:29–21:48
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Ashlesha

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:10–03:41
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	14:38–16:08

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	08:18–10:22
Yamaganda	14:30–16:34
Gulika Kalam	04:11–06:14
Dur Muhurta	04:11–05:17, 05:17–06:23
Varjyam	05:37–07:07, 03:30–05:01 (20.05)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 04:11–10:52, 13:53–16:59

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 04:11–10:52, 13:53–16:59
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 04:11–10:52, 13:53–16:59
Bathing, washing hair	average 04:11–10:52, 13:53–16:59

Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Ashlesha until 16:08, Magha from 16:08; tithi Shukla-saptami until 16:59, Shukla-ashtami from 16:59; lagna Vrishabha 04:11, Mithuna 05:31, Karka 07:55, Simha 10:52, Kanya 13:53, Tula 16:53, Vrischika 19:55

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Ashlesha (until 16:08) — physical affliction (suffering); Magha (from 16:08) — loss of property; Saturday — decline of physical strength.

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

Shukla-ashtami 16:59–20:41: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Bhadra on earth 16:59–20:41: no shaving or haircuts during Vishti Karana (according to the Muhurta Chintamani, Bhadra does harm when it is on earth; in heaven and in the netherworld its influence on earth is weak).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

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: Manasa 04:11–16:08+1 Yoga Dhruva 04:11–21:46+1 Auspicious tithi 04:11–16:590 Adhika Masa0 Ashtami 16:59–04:09 (20.05)−1 Bhadra on earth 16:59–03:56 (20.05)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 04:11–16:08−2 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:11–16:59

Panchanga at sunrise 04:11

Summary	Unfavourable day — Yamaghanta, Fierce or sharp nakshatra Adhika Masa: not for weddings, housewarmings or major new undertakings; good for spiritual practice.
Month	Adhika Jyeshtha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Ishvara (No. 11) · Shaka 1799 · Vikram 1934 more
Period	Adhika Masa
Festivals	Masik Durgashtami

At sunrise 04:09

Tithi	8Shukla-ashtami (Jaya, Vasus) · until 14:56 more
Nakshatra	Magha, pada 3 (fierce, Pitris or Pitars - ancestors of the clan, forefathers, Ketu) · until 14:51 more Gandamula
Yoga	Vyaghata (“crushing blow”, inauspicious) · until 19:04 more
Karana	Bava (movable) · until 14:56 more
Vara	Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Vrishabha (Taurus), Moon: Simha (Leo)

Changes during the day

from 14:51	nakshatra Purva-Phalguni
from 14:56	tithi Shukla-navami
from 14:56	karana Balava
from 19:04	yoga Harshana
from 01:58 (21.05)	karana Kaulava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:18
Sunrise	04:09
Noon	12:25
Sunset	20:43
End of twilight	21:35
Moonrise	11:59
Moonset	01:58
Day length	16 h 34 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 14:51	from 14:56

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Magha (04:09–14:51) is good for sowing, for root crops.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Phalguni (14:51–20:43) is good for root crops.

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Festivals and periods

Masik Durgashtami · Durga

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

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 16:59 (19.05)–14:56
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Adhika Masa

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 14:51–04:07 (21.05)

Yamaghanta 04:09–14:51

Anandadi: Chhatra 14:51–04:07 (21.05) Anandadi: Mudgara 04:09–14:51

Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Magha

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	12:35–14:06

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	18:39–20:43
Yamaganda	12:26–14:30
Gulika Kalam	16:35–18:39
Dur Muhurta	18:31–19:37
Varjyam	03:30–05:01, 22:29–00:01 (21.05)

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	bad throughout the daytime

Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Magha until 14:51, Purva-Phalguni from 14:51; tithi Shukla-ashtami until 14:56, Shukla-navami from 14:56; lagna Vrishabha 04:09, Mithuna 05:27, Karka 07:51, Simha 10:48, Kanya 13:49, Tula 16:49, Vrischika 19:51

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Magha (until 14:51) — loss of property; Purva-Phalguni (from 14:51) — ill health; Sunday — physical well-being.

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

Shukla-ashtami 04:09–14:56: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Shukla-navami 14:56–20:43: 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

Unfavourable day · score S = −5

Strict prohibition: Yamaghanta

+1 Ravi Yoga 14:51–04:07 (21.05)0 Anandadi: Chhatra 14:51–04:07 (21.05)0 Yoga Harshana 19:04–04:07 (21.05)0 Adhika Masa−1 Ashtami 04:09–14:56−1 Anandadi: Mudgara 04:09–14:51−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 04:09–14:51−3 Yamaghanta 04:09–14:51

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

Panchanga at sunrise 04:09

Summary	Favourable day — Ravi Yoga, Anandadi: Dhwaja; auspicious time — after 13:45; auspicious time — until 16:31 Adhika Masa: not for weddings, housewarmings or major new undertakings; good for spiritual practice.
Month	Adhika Jyeshtha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Ishvara (No. 11) · Shaka 1799 · Vikram 1934 more
Period	Adhika Masa

At sunrise 04:07

Tithi	9Shukla-navami (Rikta, Serpent (Naga)) · until 13:04 more
Nakshatra	Purva-Phalguni, pada 3 (fierce, Bhaga (Share, Distributor) - god of wealth and family, Venus) · until 13:45 more
Yoga	Harshana (“delighting”, auspicious) · until 16:31 more
Karana	Kaulava (movable) · until 13:04 more
Vara	Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Vrishabha (Taurus), Moon: Simha (Leo)

Changes during the day

from 13:04	tithi Shukla-dashami
from 13:04	karana Taitila
from 13:45	nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni
from 16:31	yoga Vajra
from 00:12 (22.05)	karana Gara

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:16
Sunrise	04:07
Noon	12:26
Sunset	20:45
End of twilight	21:37
Moonrise	13:29
Moonset	02:06
Day length	16 h 37 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 13:04	from 13:45

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Phalguni (04:07–13:45) is good for root crops.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Phalguni (13:45–20:45) is good for sowing.

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Adhika Masa

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga all day

Anandadi: Dhwaja 04:07–13:45 Anandadi: Shrivatsa 13:45–04:06 (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	20:45–21:00
Pradosha	20:45–22:13
Nishitha	00:11–00:40 (22.05)
Amrita Kalam	07:39–09:11

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	06:12–08:17
Yamaganda	10:21–12:26
Gulika Kalam	14:31–16:35
Dur Muhurta	12:59–14:06, 16:19–17:25
Varjyam	20:41–22:13

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 13:45–19:47

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

Cutting hair, shaving	good 13:45–19:47
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	good 13:45–19:47
Bathing, washing hair	good 13:45–20:45

Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Purva-Phalguni until 13:45, Uttara-Phalguni from 13:45; tithi Shukla-navami until 13:04, Shukla-dashami from 13:04; lagna Vrishabha 04:07, Mithuna 05:23, Karka 07:47, Simha 10:44, Kanya 13:45, Tula 16:45, Vrischika 19:47

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Purva-Phalguni (until 13:45) — ill health; Uttara-Phalguni (from 13:45) — destruction of all diseases; Monday — clear, bright complexion.

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

Shukla-navami 04:07–13:04: 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

Favourable day · score S = +3

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

Auspicious time begins after 13:45

Auspicious time ends by 16:31

+2 Ravi Yoga all day+1 Anandadi: Dhwaja 04:07–13:45+1 Yoga Harshana 04:07–16:31+1 Auspicious weekday0 Auspicious tithi 13:04–04:06 (22.05)0 Auspicious nakshatra 13:45–04:06 (22.05)0 Adhika Masa0 Yoga Vajra 16:31–17:36−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 04:07–13:45−2 Rikta tithi 04:07–13:04

Panchanga at sunrise 04:07

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Ravi Yoga, Anandadi: Prajapati; cons: Krakacha Yoga, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn) Adhika Masa: not for weddings, housewarmings or major new undertakings; good for spiritual practice.
Month	Adhika Jyeshtha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Ishvara (No. 11) · Shaka 1799 · Vikram 1934 more
Period	Adhika Masa
Festivals	Ganga Dussehra

At sunrise 04:06

Tithi	10Shukla-dashami (Purna, Dharma) · until 11:23 more
Nakshatra	Uttara-Phalguni, pada 3 (fixed, Aryaman (Lord of Hospitality), Sun) · until 12:51 more
Yoga	Vajra (“diamond, thunderbolt”, inauspicious) · until 14:08 more
Karana	Gara (movable) · until 11:23 more
Vara	Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Vrishabha (Taurus), Moon: Kanya (Virgo)

Changes during the day

from 11:23	tithi Shukla-ekadashi
from 11:23	karana Vanija
from 12:51	nakshatra Hasta
from 14:08	yoga Siddhi
from 22:38	karana Vishti

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:13
Sunrise	04:06
Noon	12:26
Sunset	20:47
End of twilight	21:39
Moonrise	14:58
Moonset	02:12
Day length	16 h 40 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 11:23	from 12:51

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Phalguni (04:06–12:51) is good for sowing.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Hasta (12:51–20:47) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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Festivals and periods

Ganga Dussehra · Ganga

The day of the descent of the Ganga from heaven in answer to the prayer of King Bhagiratha. A holy bath in the Ganga washes away “ten sins” (dasha hara), and ten kinds of gifts are given. If Jyeshtha is an Adhika Masa, the festival is observed in the intercalary month.

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 13:04 (21.05)–11:23
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Adhika Masa

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 04:06–12:51

Krakacha Yoga 04:06–11:23 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 11:23–04:04 (23.05)

Anandadi: Prajapati 04:06–12:51 Anandadi: Saumya 12:51–04:04 (23.05)

Bhadra in the netherworld: 22:38–09:56 (23.05); Bhadra Puchha 03:10–04:18 (23.05); Bhadra Mukha 04:18–06:10 (23.05)
Gandanta (tithi): 11:01–11:46

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:07–03:36
Abhijit Muhurta	11:53–13:00
Vijaya Muhurta	15:13–16:20
Godhuli	20:47–21:01
Pradosha	20:47–22:14
Nishitha	00:11–00:40 (23.05)
Amrita Kalam	05:55–07:28

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	16:36–18:41
Yamaganda	08:16–10:21
Gulika Kalam	12:26–14:31
Dur Muhurta	07:26–08:33, 23:42–00:11 (23.05)
Varjyam	21:01–22:34

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 04:06–11:23, 13:41–19:43
Cutting toenails	average throughout the daytime
Bathing, washing hair	average throughout the daytime

Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni until 12:51, Hasta from 12:51; tithi Shukla-dashami until 11:23, Shukla-ekadashi from 11:23; lagna Vrishabha 04:06, Mithuna 05:19, Karka 07:43, Simha 10:40, Kanya 13:41, Tula 16:41, Vrischika 19:43

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Uttara-Phalguni (until 12:51) — destruction of all diseases; Hasta (from 12:51) — imparting radiance (to the person); Tuesday — harm to longevity.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = +2

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

+2 Ravi Yoga 04:06–12:51+1 Anandadi: Prajapati 04:06–12:51+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:06–12:51+1 Auspicious tithi 04:06–11:23+1 Yoga Siddhi 14:08–04:04 (23.05)0 Adhika Masa0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 11:23–04:04 (23.05) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−3 Krakacha Yoga 04:06–11:23

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	Avoid starting important matters — Vyatipata, Anandadi: Kaladanda Adhika Masa: not for weddings, housewarmings or major new undertakings; good for spiritual practice.
Month	Adhika Jyeshtha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Ishvara (No. 11) · Shaka 1799 · Vikram 1934 more
Period	Adhika Masa
Festivals	Padmini Ekadashi (Kamala)

At sunrise 04:04

Tithi	11Shukla-ekadashi (Nanda, Rudra) · until 09:56 more
Nakshatra	Hasta, pada 3 (light, Savitar (Animating, Awakening), Moon) · until 12:10 more
Yoga	Siddhi (“success, accomplishment”, auspicious) · until 11:55 more
Karana	Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 09:56 more
Vara	Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Vrishabha (Taurus), Moon: Kanya (Virgo)

Changes during the day

from 09:56	tithi Shukla-dvadashi
from 09:56	karana Bava
from 11:55	yoga Vyatipata
from 12:10	nakshatra Chitra
from 21:17	karana Balava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:12
Sunrise	04:04
Noon	12:26
Sunset	20:48
End of twilight	21:41
Moonrise	16:27
Moonset	02:19
Day length	16 h 44 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 09:56	from 12:10

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Hasta (04:04–12:10) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Chitra (12:10–20:48) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 04:04–09:56: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

Padmini Ekadashi (Kamala) · Purushottama (Vishnu)

The Ekadashi of the bright half of Adhika Masa — it occurs once every two or three years. Dedicated to Purushottama (Vishnu); fasting in the intercalary month is considered especially meritorious.

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 11:23 (22.05)–09:56
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Parana (breaking the fast): 04:03–07:24 (24.05)

Adhika Masa

Muhurta

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:04–12:10 Ravi Yoga 08:27–12:10 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 09:56–04:03 (24.05)

Anandadi: Ananda 04:04–12:10 Anandadi: Kaladanda 12:10–04:03 (24.05)

Bhadra in the netherworld: 22:38 (22.05)–09:56; Bhadra Puchha 03:10–04:18; Bhadra Mukha 04:18–06:10

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:06–03:35
Abhijit Muhurta	none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday
Vijaya Muhurta	15:14–16:20
Godhuli	20:48–21:03
Pradosha	20:48–22:15
Nishitha	00:11–00:40 (24.05)
Amrita Kalam	06:20–07:54

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	12:26–14:32
Yamaganda	06:10–08:15
Gulika Kalam	10:21–12:26
Dur Muhurta	11:53–13:00
Varjyam	20:01–21:36

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 04:04–10:36

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

Cutting hair, shaving	good 04:04–10:36
Cutting fingernails	average 04:04–11:55
Cutting toenails	good 04:04–10:36
Bathing, washing hair	good 04:04–10:36, 13:37–20:48

Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Hasta until 12:10, Chitra from 12:10; tithi Shukla-ekadashi until 09:56, Shukla-dvadashi from 09:56; lagna Vrishabha 04:04, Mithuna 05:16, Karka 07:39, Simha 10:36, Kanya 13:37, Tula 16:38, Vrischika 19:39

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Hasta (until 12:10) — imparting radiance (to the person); Chitra (from 12:10) — improvement of well-being; Wednesday — favour of the authorities.

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

Vyatipata 11:55–20:48: 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.

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = +7

Avoid starting important matters: Vyatipata

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:04–12:10+2 Yoga Siddhi 04:04–11:55+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 09:56–04:03 (24.05)+1 Anandadi: Ananda 04:04–12:10+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:04–12:10+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 04:04–09:560 Ravi Yoga 08:27–12:100 Adhika Masa−1 Vishti (Bhadra) 04:04–09:56−1 Anandadi: Kaladanda 12:10–04:03 (24.05)−3 Vyatipata 11:55–04:03 (24.05)

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 04:04

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra), Vyatipata Adhika Masa: not for weddings, housewarmings or major new undertakings; good for spiritual practice.
Month	Adhika Jyeshtha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Ishvara (No. 11) · Shaka 1799 · Vikram 1934 more
Period	Adhika Masa
Festivals	Pradosha Vrat

At sunrise 04:03

Tithi	12Shukla-dvadashi (Bhadra, Sun (Ravi)) · until 08:43 more
Nakshatra	Chitra, pada 3 (soft, Tvashtri (Heavenly Architect) or Vishwakarma (Vastu God), Mars) · until 11:44 more
Yoga	Vyatipata (“calamity, downfall”, inauspicious) · until 09:55 more
Karana	Balava (movable) · until 08:43 more
Vara	Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Vrishabha (Taurus), Moon: Tula (Libra)

Changes during the day

from 08:43	tithi Shukla-triodashi
from 08:43	karana Kaulava
from 09:55	yoga Variyana
from 11:44	nakshatra Swati
from 20:13	karana Taitila

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:10
Sunrise	04:03
Noon	12:26
Sunset	20:50
End of twilight	21:43
Moonrise	17:56
Moonset	02:27
Day length	16 h 47 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 08:43	from 11:44

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, Chitra (04:03–11:44) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Swati (11:44–20:50) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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Festivals and periods

Pradosha Vrat · Shiva

Rule: pradosha vyapini: 3 muhurtas after sunset, 20:50–22:16
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Adhika Masa

Muhurta

Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 08:43–04:01 (25.05)

Anandadi: Chara 04:03–11:44 Anandadi: Sthira 11:44–04:01 (25.05)

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	05:27–07:01, 02:50–04:26 (25.05)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	14:32–16:38
Yamaganda	04:03–06:09
Gulika Kalam	08:15–10:20
Dur Muhurta	09:38–10:46, 16:21–17:28
Varjyam	17:18–18:53

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 09:55–10:32, 13:33–19:35

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

Cutting hair, shaving	good 09:55–10:32, 13:33–19:35
Cutting fingernails	average 09:55–20:50
Cutting toenails	good 09:55–10:32, 13:33–19:35
Bathing, washing hair	good 04:03–10:32, 13:33–20:50

Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Chitra until 11:44, Swati from 11:44; tithi Shukla-dvadashi until 08:43, Shukla-triodashi from 08:43; lagna Vrishabha 04:03, Mithuna 05:12, Karka 07:35, Simha 10:32, Kanya 13:33, Tula 16:34, Vrischika 19:35

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Chitra (until 11:44) — improvement of well-being; Swati (from 11:44) — relief from all suffering; Thursday — success.

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

Vyatipata 04:03–09:55: 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 = +1

Avoid starting important matters: Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra)

+1 Anandadi: Chara 04:03–11:44+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:03–11:44+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 08:43–04:01 (25.05)+1 Yoga Variyana 09:55–04:01 (25.05)0 Adhika Masa−1 Vyatipata 04:03–09:55−2 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 08:43–04:01 (25.05)

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 04:03

Summary	Favourable day — Ravi Yoga, Anandadi: Matanga; auspicious time — after 11:35 Adhika Masa: not for weddings, housewarmings or major new undertakings; good for spiritual practice.
Month	Adhika Jyeshtha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Ishvara (No. 11) · Shaka 1799 · Vikram 1934 more
Period	Adhika Masa

At sunrise 04:01

Tithi	13Shukla-triodashi (Jaya, God of Love) · until 07:48 more
Nakshatra	Swati, pada 3 (movable, Waiu (Wind), Rahu) · until 11:35 more
Yoga	Variyana (“excellent, best”, auspicious) · until 08:09 more
Karana	Taitila (movable) · until 07:48 more
Vara	Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Vrishabha (Taurus), Moon: Tula (Libra)

Changes during the day

from 07:48	tithi Shukla-chaturdashi
from 07:48	karana Gara
from 08:09	yoga Parigha
from 11:35	nakshatra Vishakha
from 19:28	karana Vanija

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:08
Sunrise	04:01
Noon	12:26
Sunset	20:51
End of twilight	21:45
Moonrise	19:27
Moonset	02:36
Day length	16 h 50 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 07:48	from 11:35

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Swati (04:01–11:35) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Vishakha (11:35–20:51) is good for sowing, for root crops.
Shukla-chaturdashi 07:48–20:51: according to the Kalaprakashika, ploughing on Chaturdashi puts the owner’s life in danger.

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Festivals and periods

Adhika Masa

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 11:35–04:00 (26.05)

Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 04:01–07:48

Anandadi: Matanga 11:35–04:00 (26.05) Anandadi: Gada 04:01–11:35

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	02:50–04:26, 02:55–04:32 (26.05)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	10:20–12:26
Yamaganda	16:39–18:45
Gulika Kalam	06:08–08:14
Dur Muhurta	07:23–08:31, 13:00–14:07
Varjyam	17:14–18:51

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 04:01–07:48

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 04:01–07:48
Cutting fingernails	average 04:01–07:48
Cutting toenails	good 04:01–07:48
Bathing, washing hair	good 04:01–07:48

Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Swati until 11:35, Vishakha from 11:35; tithi Shukla-triodashi until 07:48, Shukla-chaturdashi from 07:48; lagna Vrishabha 04:01, Mithuna 05:08, Karka 07:31, Simha 10:28, Kanya 13:30, Tula 16:30, Vrischika 19:31

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Swati (until 11:35) — relief from all suffering; Vishakha (from 11:35) — loss of money; Friday — universal respect.

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

Shukla-chaturdashi 07:48–20:51: a Rikta and Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Favourable day · score S = +3

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

Auspicious time begins after 11:35

+2 Ravi Yoga 11:35–04:00 (26.05)+1 Anandadi: Matanga 11:35–04:00 (26.05)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:01–11:35+1 Yoga Variyana 04:01–08:09+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 04:01–07:480 Adhika Masa0 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 04:01–07:48 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Anandadi: Gada 04:01–11:35−1 Yoga Parigha 08:09–19:25−2 Rikta tithi 07:48–04:00 (26.05)

Panchanga at sunrise 04:01

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Ravi Yoga, Anandadi: Shubha; cons: Vishti (Bhadra), Rikta tithi Adhika Masa: not for weddings, housewarmings or major new undertakings; good for spiritual practice.
Month	Adhika Jyeshtha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Ishvara (No. 11) · Shaka 1799 · Vikram 1934 more
Period	Adhika Masa
Festivals	Purnima Vrat

At sunrise 04:00

Tithi	14Shukla-chaturdashi (Rikta, Kali) · until 07:14 more
Nakshatra	Vishakha, pada 3 (mixed, Indra and Agni, Jupiter) · until 11:48 more
Yoga	Parigha (“bolt, barrier”, inauspicious) · until 06:40 more
Karana	Vanija (movable) · until 07:14 more
Vara	Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Vrishabha (Taurus), Moon: Tula (Libra)

Changes during the day

from 06:40	yoga Shiva
from 07:14	tithi Purnima
from 07:14	karana Vishti
from 11:48	nakshatra Anuradha
from 19:06	karana Bava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:06
Sunrise	04:00
Noon	12:26
Sunset	20:53
End of twilight	21:47
Moonrise	20:55
Moonset	02:50
Day length	16 h 53 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 07:14	from 11:48

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Vishakha (04:00–11:48) is good for sowing, for root crops.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Anuradha (11:48–20:53) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 07:14–19:06: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Shukla-chaturdashi 04:00–07:14: 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), 10:45–14:08
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Purnima at sunrise (holy bath, charity): 27.05

Adhika Masa

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:00–07:14 Ravi Yoga 04:00–11:48

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:14–03:59 (27.05)

Anandadi: Shubha 04:00–11:48 Anandadi: Amrita 11:48–03:59 (27.05)

Bhadra in heaven: 07:14–19:06; Bhadra Puchha 14:59–16:10; Bhadra Mukha 16:10–18:10

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	02:55–04:32, 01:46–03:25 (27.05)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	08:13–10:20
Yamaganda	14:33–16:40
Gulika Kalam	04:00–06:07
Dur Muhurta	04:00–05:07, 05:07–06:15
Varjyam	15:55–17:33

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 13:26–20:53

Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Vishakha until 11:48, Anuradha from 11:48; tithi Shukla-chaturdashi until 07:14, Purnima from 07:14; lagna Vrishabha 04:00, Mithuna 05:04, Karka 07:27, Simha 10:24, Kanya 13:26, Tula 16:26, Vrischika 19:27

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Vishakha (until 11:48) — loss of money; Anuradha (from 11:48) — loss of money. In general Anuradha is favourable, but not for the very first shaving, cutting or trimming of hair (“vapanam”); Saturday — decline of physical strength.

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

Shukla-chaturdashi 04:00–07:14: a Rikta and Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Purnima 07:14–20:53: 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 = −2

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

+2 Ravi Yoga 04:00–11:48+1 Anandadi: Shubha 04:00–11:48+1 Yoga Shiva 06:40–03:59 (27.05)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 11:48–03:59 (27.05)0 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:00–07:140 Adhika Masa−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:14–03:59 (27.05)−2 Rikta tithi 04:00–07:14−2 Vishti (Bhadra) 07:14–19:06

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 04:00

Summary	Unfavourable day — Anandadi: Mrityu, Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) Adhika Masa: not for weddings, housewarmings or major new undertakings; good for spiritual practice.
Month	Adhika Jyeshtha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Ishvara (No. 11) · Shaka 1799 · Vikram 1934 more
Period	Adhika Masa
Festivals	Adhika Purnima

At sunrise 03:59

Tithi	15Purnima (Purna, Vishvedevas) · until 07:05 more
Nakshatra	Anuradha, pada 3 (soft, Mitra (Friend), Saturn) · until 12:27 more
Yoga	Shiva (“auspicious, benevolent”, auspicious) · until 05:32 more
Karana	Bava (movable) · until 07:05 more
Vara	Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Vrishabha (Taurus), Moon: Vrischika (Scorpio)

Changes during the day

from 05:32	yoga Siddha
from 07:05	tithi Krishna-pratipat
from 07:05	karana Balava
from 12:27	nakshatra Jyestha
from 19:11	karana Kaulava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:04
Sunrise	03:59
Noon	12:26
Sunset	20:55
End of twilight	21:49
Moonrise	22:15
Moonset	03:11
Day length	16 h 56 min

Sky

Full moon (Purnima)	07:05

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 07:05	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, Anuradha (03:59–12:27) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Jyestha (12:27–20:55) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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Festivals and periods

Adhika Purnima · Purushottama (Vishnu)

The full moon of the intercalary month (Purushottama Masa). Annual festivals are not celebrated on this day, but holy bathing, fasting and charity are especially meritorious.

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 07:14 (26.05)–07:05
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Fast on the eve (Purnima Vrat): 26.05

Adhika Masa

Muhurta

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:05–03:57 (28.05)

Anandadi: Mrityu 03:59–12:27 Anandadi: Kana 12:27–03:57 (28.05)

Gandanta (tithi): 06:41–07:29

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:02–03:30
Abhijit Muhurta	11:53–13:00
Vijaya Muhurta	15:16–16:24
Godhuli	20:55–21:09
Pradosha	20:55–22:19
Nishitha	00:12–00:40 (28.05)
Amrita Kalam	none on this day

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	18:48–20:55
Yamaganda	12:27–14:34
Gulika Kalam	16:41–18:48
Dur Muhurta	18:39–19:47
Varjyam	18:19–19:59

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 03:59–10:21

Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Anuradha until 12:27, Jyestha from 12:27; tithi Purnima until 07:05, Krishna-pratipat from 07:05; lagna Vrishabha 03:59, Mithuna 05:00, Karka 07:23, Simha 10:21, Kanya 13:22, Tula 16:22, Vrischika 19:23

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Anuradha (until 12:27) — loss of money. In general Anuradha is favourable, but not for the very first shaving, cutting or trimming of hair (“vapanam”); Jyestha (from 12:27) — loss (reduction) of landed property (real estate); Sunday — physical well-being.

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

Purnima 03:59–07:05: 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).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Unfavourable day · score S = −2

Strict prohibition: Anandadi: Mrityu

+2 Yoga Siddha 05:32–03:57 (28.05)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 03:59–12:27+1 Auspicious tithi 07:05–03:57 (28.05)0 Adhika Masa−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 12:27–03:57 (28.05)−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:05–03:57 (28.05)−3 Anandadi: Mrityu 03:59–12:27

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 Siddha, Anandadi: Padma; cons: Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi), Fierce or sharp nakshatra Adhika Masa: not for weddings, housewarmings or major new undertakings; good for spiritual practice.
Month	Adhika Jyeshtha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Ishvara (No. 11) · Shaka 1799 · Vikram 1934 more
Period	Adhika Masa

At sunrise 03:57

Tithi	1Krishna-pratipat (Nanda, Brahma) · until 07:25 more
Nakshatra	Jyestha, pada 3 (sharp, Indra (Leader of the Gods), Mercury) · until 13:35 more Gandamula
Yoga	Siddha (“perfected, accomplished”, auspicious) · until 04:46 more
Karana	Kaulava (movable) · until 07:25 more
Vara	Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Vrishabha (Taurus), Moon: Vrischika (Scorpio)

Changes during the day

from 04:46	yoga Sadhya
from 07:25	tithi Krishna-dvitya
from 07:25	karana Taitila
from 13:35	nakshatra Mula
from 19:47	karana Gara

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:02
Sunrise	03:57
Noon	12:26
Sunset	20:56
End of twilight	21:51
Moonrise	23:19
Moonset	03:44
Day length	16 h 58 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 07:25

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Jyestha (03:57–13:35) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Mula (13:35–20:56) is good for sowing, for root crops.

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Festivals and periods

Adhika Masa

Muhurta

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:25–03:56 (29.05)

Anandadi: Padma 03:57–13:35 Anandadi: Lumbaka 13:35–03:56 (29.05)

Gandanta (nakshatra): 07:15–19:57
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Jyestha

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	04:22–06:03

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	06:05–08:12
Yamaganda	10:19–12:27
Gulika Kalam	14:34–16:41
Dur Muhurta	13:01–14:09, 16:24–17:32
Varjyam	none on this day

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 03:57–10:17, 13:18–19:19

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 03:57–10:17, 13:18–19:19
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 03:57–10:17, 13:18–19:19
Bathing, washing hair	average throughout the daytime

Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Jyestha until 13:35, Mula from 13:35; tithi Krishna-pratipat until 07:25, Krishna-dvitya from 07:25; lagna Vrishabha 03:57, Mithuna 04:56, Karka 07:19, Simha 10:17, Kanya 13:18, Tula 16:18, Vrischika 19:19

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Jyestha (until 13:35) — loss (reduction) of landed property (real estate); Mula (from 13:35) — ruin of the family; Monday — clear, bright complexion.

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).
Monday: according to the Kalaprakashika, it is good for a haircut only during the waxing Moon.

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = +2

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

+2 Yoga Siddha 03:57–04:46+1 Anandadi: Padma 03:57–13:35+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 03:57–07:250 Adhika Masa0 Anandadi: Lumbaka 13:35–03:56 (29.05)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 03:57–13:35−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:25–03:56 (29.05)

Panchanga at sunrise 03:57

Summary	Favourable day — Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Yoga Shubha; auspicious time — after 15:15 Adhika Masa: not for weddings, housewarmings or major new undertakings; good for spiritual practice.
Month	Adhika Jyeshtha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Ishvara (No. 11) · Shaka 1799 · Vikram 1934 more
Period	Adhika Masa

At sunrise 03:56

Tithi	2Krishna-dvitya (Bhadra, Vidhatr) · until 08:18 more
Nakshatra	Mula, pada 3 (sharp, Nirriti (Goddess of Destruction or Alakshmi), Ketu) · until 15:15 more Gandamula
Yoga	Sadhya (“attainable, amenable”, auspicious) · until 04:25 more
Karana	Gara (movable) · until 08:18 more
Vara	Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Vrishabha (Taurus), Moon: Dhanu (Sagittarius)

Changes during the day

from 04:25	yoga Shubha
from 08:18	tithi Krishna-tritya
from 08:18	karana Vanija
from 15:15	nakshatra Purva-Ashadha
from 20:57	karana Vishti

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:01
Sunrise	03:56
Noon	12:26
Sunset	20:58
End of twilight	21:53
Moonrise	none
Moonset	04:35
Day length	17 h 01 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 08:18	from 15:15

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Mula (03:56–15:15) is good for sowing, for root crops.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Ashadha (15:15–20:58) is good for root crops.

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Festivals and periods

Adhika Masa

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:18–03:55 (30.05)

Anandadi: Chhatra 03:56–15:15 Anandadi: Mitra 15:15–03:55 (30.05)

Bhadra in the netherworld: 20:57–09:44 (30.05); Bhadra Puchha 05:17–06:33 (30.05); Bhadra Mukha 06:33–08:40 (30.05)
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Mula

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:00–03:28
Abhijit Muhurta	11:53–13:01
Vijaya Muhurta	15:17–16:25
Godhuli	20:58–21:11
Pradosha	20:58–22:21
Nishitha	00:12–00:40 (30.05)
Amrita Kalam	08:25–10:07

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	16:42–18:50
Yamaganda	08:11–10:19
Gulika Kalam	12:27–14:34
Dur Muhurta	07:20–08:28, 23:44–00:12 (30.05)
Varjyam	13:33–15:15, 01:44–03:29 (30.05)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 08:18–10:13, 13:14–19:15

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 08:18–10:13, 13:14–19:15
Cutting fingernails	bad throughout the daytime
Cutting toenails	average 08:18–10:13, 13:14–19:15
Bathing, washing hair	average 03:56–10:13, 13:14–20:58

Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Mula until 15:15, Purva-Ashadha from 15:15; tithi Krishna-dvitya until 08:18, Krishna-tritya from 08:18; lagna Vrishabha 03:56, Mithuna 04:52, Karka 07:15, Simha 10:13, Kanya 13:14, Tula 16:14, Vrischika 19:15

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Mula (until 15:15) — ruin of the family; Purva-Ashadha (from 15:15) — ruin of the family; Tuesday — harm to longevity.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Favourable day · score S = +4

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

Auspicious time begins after 15:15

+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:18–03:55 (30.05)+2 Yoga Shubha 04:25–03:55 (30.05)+1 Anandadi: Chhatra 03:56–15:15+1 Auspicious tithi 03:56–08:180 Adhika Masa0 Vishti (Bhadra) 20:57–03:55 (30.05)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 03:56–15:15

Panchanga at sunrise 03:56

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi), Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) Adhika Masa: not for weddings, housewarmings or major new undertakings; good for spiritual practice.
Month	Adhika Jyeshtha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Ishvara (No. 11) · Shaka 1799 · Vikram 1934 more
Period	Adhika Masa
Festivals	Sankashti Chaturthi (Vibhuvana Palaka)

At sunrise 03:55

Tithi	3Krishna-tritya (Jaya, Vishnu) · until 09:44 more
Nakshatra	Purva-Ashadha, pada 2 (fierce, Varuna, Venus) · until 17:27 more
Yoga	Shubha (“goodness, happiness”, auspicious) · until 04:31 more
Karana	Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 09:44 more
Vara	Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Vrishabha (Taurus), Moon: Dhanu (Sagittarius)

Changes during the day

from 04:31	yoga Shukla
from 09:44	tithi Krishna-chaturti
from 09:44	karana Bava
from 17:27	nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha
from 22:38	karana Balava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	02:59
Sunrise	03:55
Noon	12:26
Sunset	20:59
End of twilight	21:55
Moonrise	00:01
Moonset	05:43
Day length	17 h 04 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 09:44	from 17:27

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Ashadha (03:55–17:27) is good for root crops.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Ashadha (17:27–20:59) is good for sowing.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 03:55–09:44: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

Sankashti Chaturthi (Vibhuvana Palaka) · Ganesha

The monthly fast for Ganesha on the fourth day of the waning Moon — the “trouble-removing” Chaturthi. Devotees fast from sunrise until moonrise, then perform Ganesha Puja and offer water to the Moon (arghya).

Rule: at moonrise, 00:28 (31.05)
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Adhika Masa

Muhurta

Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:55–09:44 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:55–09:44

Anandadi: Shrivatsa 03:55–17:27 Anandadi: Vajra 17:27–03:54 (31.05)

Bhadra in the netherworld: 20:57 (29.05)–09:44; Bhadra Puchha 05:17–06:33; Bhadra Mukha 06:33–08:40

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	02:59–03:27
Abhijit Muhurta	none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday
Vijaya Muhurta	15:18–16:26
Godhuli	20:59–21:13
Pradosha	20:59–22:22
Nishitha	00:13–00:40 (31.05)
Amrita Kalam	12:13–13:57

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	12:27–14:35
Yamaganda	06:03–08:11
Gulika Kalam	10:19–12:27
Dur Muhurta	11:53–13:01
Varjyam	02:20–04:07 (31.05)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 03:55–09:44

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	average 03:55–09:44
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 03:55–09:44
Bathing, washing hair	good 03:55–09:44

Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Purva-Ashadha until 17:27, Uttara-Ashadha from 17:27; tithi Krishna-tritya until 09:44, Krishna-chaturti from 09:44; lagna Vrishabha 03:55, Mithuna 04:48, Karka 07:11, Simha 10:09, Kanya 13:10, Tula 16:10, Vrischika 19:11

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Purva-Ashadha (until 17:27) — ruin of the family; Uttara-Ashadha (from 17:27) — improved health; Wednesday — favour of the authorities.

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

Krishna-chaturti 09:44–20:59: 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 = −3

+2 Yoga Shubha 03:55–04:31+1 Anandadi: Shrivatsa 03:55–17:27+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 03:55–09:440 Auspicious nakshatra 17:27–03:54 (31.05)0 Adhika Masa0 Anandadi: Vajra 17:27–03:54 (31.05)−1 Surya Dagdha tithi 09:44–03:54 (31.05)−1 Vishti (Bhadra) 03:55–09:44−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 03:55–17:27−1 Rikta tithi 09:44–03:54 (31.05)−2 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:55–09:44−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:55–09:44

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 03:55

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Yoga Brahma; cons: Rikta tithi, Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) Adhika Masa: not for weddings, housewarmings or major new undertakings; good for spiritual practice.
Month	Adhika Jyeshtha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Ishvara (No. 11) · Shaka 1799 · Vikram 1934 more
Period	Adhika Masa

At sunrise 03:54

Tithi	4Krishna-chaturti (Rikta, Yama) · until 11:40 more
Nakshatra	Uttara-Ashadha, pada 2 (fixed, Vishva-Deva (All Gods), Sun) · until 20:06 more
Yoga	Shukla (“bright, pure”, auspicious) · until 05:00 more
Karana	Balava (movable) · until 11:40 more
Vara	Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Vrishabha (Taurus), Moon: Makara (Capricorn)

Changes during the day

from 05:00	yoga Brahma
from 11:40	tithi Krishna-panchami
from 11:40	karana Kaulava
from 20:06	nakshatra Shravana
from 00:47 (01.06)	karana Taitila

Sun and Moon

Dawn	02:58
Sunrise	03:54
Noon	12:27
Sunset	21:00
End of twilight	21:57
Moonrise	00:28
Moonset	07:01
Day length	17 h 06 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 11:40	from 20:06

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-Ashadha (03:54–20:06) is good for sowing.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Shravana (20:06–21:00) is good for sowing.

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Festivals and periods

Adhika Masa

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 11:40–03:53 (01.06)

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:54–11:40

Anandadi: Saumya 03:54–13:24 Anandadi: Dhwaja 21:54–03:53 (01.06) Anandadi: Dhwanksha 13:24–21:54

Surya Dagdha tithi: Krishna-chaturti

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	02:58–03:26
Abhijit Muhurta	11:53–13:01
Vijaya Muhurta	15:18–16:27
Godhuli	21:00–21:14
Pradosha	21:00–22:23
Nishitha	00:13–00:40 (01.06)
Amrita Kalam	13:00–14:47

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	14:35–16:44
Yamaganda	03:54–06:02
Gulika Kalam	08:10–10:19
Dur Muhurta	09:36–10:44, 16:27–17:35
Varjyam	02:20–04:07, 00:36–02:24 (01.06)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 13:06–19:07

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

Cutting hair, shaving	good 13:06–19:07
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	good 13:06–19:07
Bathing, washing hair	good 13:06–21:00

Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha until 20:06, Shravana from 20:06; tithi Krishna-chaturti until 11:40, Krishna-panchami from 11:40; lagna Vrishabha 03:54, Mithuna 04:44, Karka 07:07, Simha 10:05, Kanya 13:06, Tula 16:06, Vrischika 19:07

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Uttara-Ashadha (until 20:06) — improved health; Shravana (from 20:06) — bodily development (physical growth); Thursday — success.

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

Krishna-chaturti 03:54–11:40: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = +2

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

+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 11:40–03:53 (01.06)+2 Yoga Brahma 05:00–03:53 (01.06)+1 Anandadi: Saumya 03:54–13:24+1 Auspicious nakshatra 03:54–20:06+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 11:40–03:53 (01.06)0 Adhika Masa0 Anandadi: Dhwanksha 13:24–21:54−1 Surya Dagdha tithi 03:54–11:40−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:54–11:40−2 Rikta tithi 03:54–11:40

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

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.

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.

Ishvara (No. 11 of 60, “lord”) — A year of sovereignty: prosperity, health and stability, success in matters of governance.
Northern samvatsara: Sarvadhari (No. 22)
Shaka Samvat 1799 · Vikram Samvat 1934 · Kali Yuga 4978
Next year — Bahudhanya, from the new moon before Ugadi (the start of Chaitra) 3.04.1878
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-chaturti (4, waning Moon)
Group: Rikta. Deity: Yama.
The ruler of the fourth day of the waning Moon is Yama. Important matters should not be started. It is possible to conduct military maneuvers, remove obstacles and destroy something.

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

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.

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.

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.

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).

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

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

Krishna-panchami
any undertakings

Anandadi: 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.

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

Tuesday
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Jyestha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Mula
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

Krishna-chaturti
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-panchami
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

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 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.

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

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

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

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

Mula (19)
Meaning: Root
Symbol: Roots, elephant goad, lion's tail (panicle)
Deity: Nirriti (Goddess of Destruction or Alakshmi)
Type: sharp (tikshna, daruna) — For drastic actions: surgery, severing ties, taming, exorcism, fighting diseases and enemies; unsuitable for other auspicious undertakings (the exception is weddings: Mula is among the nakshatras for marriage).
Vimshottari lord: Ketu
Shakti: destroy, crush (also the ability to destroy destruction)

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.

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.

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.

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

Krishna-panchami
any undertakings

nakshatra Purva-Ashadha
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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

How it is calculated: Saturn’s portion among the eighths of the daytime (planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day), today part 4. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 10:30–12:00. According to a note by the translator of the Kalaprakashika, Gulika is not considered inauspicious: it is even good for reaping, gathering grain, trade, medical treatment, repaying debts and a number of other activities; the view that whatever is begun during Gulika will repeat itself is a popular (mainly Tamil) belief.

Wednesday
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Purva-Ashadha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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

Purva-Ashadha (20)
Meaning: Prior invincible, unsubdued
Symbol: Elephant tusk, fan or bed
Deity: Varuna
Type: fierce (ugra, krura) — For destructive and dangerous tasks: demolition, work with fire and weapons, disputes; unsuitable for other auspicious undertakings (the exception is weddings: Magha is among the nakshatras for marriage).
Vimshottari lord: Venus
Shakti: add strength, energy (regenerate)

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.

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.

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.

nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha
Planting and sowing are allowed.

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.

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.

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 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.

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).

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

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

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

Uttara-Ashadha
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-shashti
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

Krishna-saptami (7, waning Moon)
Group: Bhadra. Deity: Indra.
The seventh day of the waning moon is ruled by Indra and this favors the start of travel, the purchase of vehicles, as well as other matters where movement is a characteristic feature.

Uttara-Ashadha (21)
Meaning: Subsequent invincible, insubordinate
Symbol: Small bed
Deity: Vishva-Deva (All Gods)
Type: fixed (dhruva, sthira) — For what is firm and lasting: laying house foundations, housewarming, planting, weddings, taking office, long-term projects.
Vimshottari lord: Sun
Shakti: give an undeniable victory, thanks to alliances and support

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.

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.

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 Uttara-Ashadha
Planting and sowing are allowed.

Krishna-saptami
soaking seeds is allowed, digging the ground

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: 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.

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

Shravana
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-saptami
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

Krishna-ashtami (8, waning Moon)
Group: Jaya. Deity: Vasus.
The ruler of the eighth day of the waning Moon is Vasus, which favors the beginning of military operations, the construction of defenses and fortifications.

Shravana (22)
Meaning: Listener
Symbol: Ear (listener), three footprints (Vishnu's steps), trident
Deity: Shri Vishnu
Type: movable (chara, chala) — For journeys and moving house, buying vehicles, gardening, quick and temporary changes.
Vimshottari lord: Moon
Shakti: bind together (three worlds, i.e. all)

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.

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.

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 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).

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.

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.

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.

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

Dhanishtha
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-ashtami
0 — does not affect the haircut rating

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

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.

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.

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 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).

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

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

Roga Panchaka
Began on a Sunday: the “illness” Panchaka — people guard their health and do not start medical treatment or journeys.
The Moon in Kumbha or Mina (from the middle of Dhanishtha to the end of Revati). During these five nakshatras people do not travel south, gather firewood or grass, lay a roof or build a bed; cremation is performed with a special rite.

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

Shatabhisha
+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.

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

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.

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

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

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

Krishna-dashami
any undertakings

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

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

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

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

Krishna-dashami
0 — does not affect the haircut rating

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-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.

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.

Tuesday — Day of Mars
what to do (Tibetan tradition): unfavorable for planting seeds, flowers and trees or for working in the field (favorable for fighting pests or pruning something)
plants of the day: onions, garlic and thorny plants, plants that actively defend themselves

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

Krishna-dashami
any undertakings

Krishna-ekadashi
plowing, pruning and weeding

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra
Planting and sowing are allowed.

Krishna-ekadashi
plowing, pruning and weeding

Krishna-dvadashi
neutral

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

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

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.

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.

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

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

Krishna-dvadashi
neutral

Krishna-trayodashi
no pruning or felling

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

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

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.

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.

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

Krishna-trayodashi
no pruning or felling

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

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

Ashwini
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-chaturdashi
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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.

Bharani
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Amavasya
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Sankranti day
The Sun moves into a new sign: a time for holy baths, dana and worship of the Sun, but not for new undertakings.

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

Shukla-pratipat
digging, plowing, planting trees

Krittika
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-pratipat
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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.

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

Adhika Jyeshtha (Vedic name Shukra) — intercalary month: festivals of the month with this name are observed in the Nija month that follows it.
Patron: Trivikrama; Aditya — Mitra. Full moon in nakshatra Jyeshtha. Ritu: Grishma.
Adhika Masa (intercalary month, also called Purushottama Masa or Mala Masa) — a lunar month during which the Sun does not pass into a new sign; it takes the name of the following month with the prefix “Adhika”, and the month after it is called “Nija” (true). In an Adhika month the annual festivals are not observed (they move to the Nija month; the exception is Ganga Dussehra, which in a year with Adhika Jyeshtha is celebrated in the intercalary month), weddings are not held, upanayana, housewarming and the laying of a house foundation are not performed, and no major undertakings are begun. Monthly observances — Ekadashis (Padmini and Parama), Pradosha, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri — are kept as usual, and the month itself is dedicated to Purushottama (Vishnu) and is especially good for japa, reading sacred texts, fasting and dana.

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.

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)

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

nakshatra Rohini
Planting and sowing are allowed.

Shukla-pratipat
digging, plowing, planting trees

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

Adhika Masa
An intercalary lunar month (Purushottama Masa): annual festivals move to the following Nija month (except Ganga Dussehra: in a year with Adhika Jyeshtha it is observed in the intercalary month); not a time for new undertakings — weddings, housewarmings, new vows. Good for japa, scripture reading and charity.

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.

Rohini
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-dvitya
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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.

Adhika Masa
An intercalary lunar month: not for weddings, housewarmings or major new undertakings; good for spiritual practice.

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

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)

Tuesday — Day of Mars
what to do (Tibetan tradition): unfavorable for planting seeds, flowers and trees or for working in the field (favorable for fighting pests or pruning something)
plants of the day: onions, garlic and thorny plants, plants that actively defend themselves

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

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

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.

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.

Mrigashirsha
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-tritya
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

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.

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

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

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

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.

Ardra
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-chaturti
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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.

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

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

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

Shukla-panchami
do not fell trees, any undertakings

nakshatra Pushya
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.

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.

Punarvasu
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Pushya
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-panchami
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

Shukla-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.

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

Shukla-saptami
soaking seeds is allowed, farming

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.

Ashlesha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-shashti
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-saptami
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

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.

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

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

Shukla-saptami
soaking seeds is allowed, farming

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

Shukla-ashtami
tillage and sowing are forbidden

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.

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.

Magha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-ashtami
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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.

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

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

Shukla-ashtami
tillage and sowing are forbidden

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

Shukla-navami
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

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

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

Shukla-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.

Shukla-dashami (10, waxing Moon)
Group: Purna. Deity: Dharma.
The tenth lunar day is patronized by Dharma, which favors virtuous deeds, religious events, spiritual practices, as well as other pious activities. You can start any important work.

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

Shukla-ekadashi
pruning and weeding

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

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-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.

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

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

Shukla-ekadashi
pruning and weeding

Shukla-dvadashi
neutral

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

Chitra
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-dvadashi
0 — does not affect the haircut rating

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-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.

Chitra (14)
Meaning: Brilliant, clear
Symbol: Pearl or brilliant jewel
Deity: Tvashtri (Heavenly Architect) or Vishwakarma (Vastu God)
Type: soft (mridu, maitra) — For arts and music, friendship and love, new clothes and jewellery, weddings and festivals.
Vimshottari lord: Mars
Shakti: accumulate brilliant qualities (receive well-deserved respect)

Vyatipata (17) — “calamity, downfall”
One of the two most inauspicious yogas: worldly undertakings are not begun in it at all. It is, however, very good for holy baths, dana, japa and ancestor rites.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

Shukla-triodashi
no pruning or felling

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).

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.

Swati
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-triodashi
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Variyana (18) — “excellent, best”
Auspicious: comfort and convenience, purchases, home improvement, any auspicious deeds.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

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

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 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

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

Vishakha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-chaturdashi
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Parigha (19) — “bolt, barrier”
Inauspicious: obstacles; nothing is started in the first half of the yoga, while the second half is acceptable.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

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)

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 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.

Anuradha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Purnima
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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.

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 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.

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.

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 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)

Krishna-dvitya
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

Tuesday — Day of Mars
what to do (Tibetan tradition): unfavorable for planting seeds, flowers and trees or for working in the field (favorable for fighting pests or pruning something)
plants of the day: onions, garlic and thorny plants, plants that actively defend themselves

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

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

Krishna-tritya
any undertakings

Krishna-tritya
+1 — favourable 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.

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

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

Krishna-tritya
any undertakings

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

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

nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha
Planting and sowing are allowed.

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