Panchanga Calendar

May 1906

SamvatsaraParabhava (40)MonthVaishakha → Jyeshtha from 24.05RituVasanta → Grishma from 24.05AyanaUttarayanaPlace55°45′ N 37°35′ E, UTC+3 changeAyanamsaLahiri

May 1906 falls, in the lunar calendar (amanta), within the months Vaishakha (until 23.05), Jyeshtha (from 24.05). Major festivals: 7.05 Narasimha Jayanti; 8.05 Buddha Purnima (Vesak).

Mon

Tue

Wed

Thu

Fri

Sat

Sun

1Push7

2Ashl8Sita Navami

3Mag9after 09:54

4PPh10until 07:45

5UPh11Ekadashi Vaish.

6Has13until 15:52

7Chit14Narasimha Jayanti

8Swa15Buddha Purnima

9Vish1after 13:11

10Jye2

11Mul3Sankashti

12PAsh5

13UAsh6until 14:22

14Shra7Vrishabha Sankr.

15Dhan8Kalashtami

16Shat9

17PBh10

18UBh11Apara Ekadashi

19Rev12

20Rev13after 11:30

21Ashw13Masik Shivaratri

22Bhar14Vat Savitri

23Krit30Shani Jayanti

24Roh1Chandra Darshan

25Mrig2after 15:38

26Ard3

27Pun4Vinayaka Chaturthi

28Push5Skanda Shashti

29Ashl6until 18:20

30Mag7after 09:32

31Mag8Masik Durgashtami

Day ratingBest daysFavourableOrdinaryAvoid new venturesUnfavourable

Markersafter / until HH:MM

Moon5Waxing Moon5Waning Moon15Purnima30Amavasya

Nakshatra typesfixedsoftlightmovablesharpfiercemixed

Icons this month (20)

Sita NavamiGoddess (Durga, Kali)EkadashiTripushkar YogaAmrita Siddhi YogaPradoshaNarasimha JayantiBuddha Purnimaday of Purnima (full moon fast and puja)Narada JayantiSankashtiSankrantiKalashtamiShivaratriVat SavitriShani Jayantiday of Amavasya (ancestor rites)Chandra DarshanVinayaka ChaturthiSkanda Shashti

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

4.05 Fri — Ravi Yoga, Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Anandadi: Siddhi until 07:45
Purva-Phalguni (fierce): for destructive and dangerous tasks: demolition, work with fire and weapons, disputes.
6.05 Sun — Amrita Siddhi Yoga, Anandadi: Manasa, Auspicious nakshatra until 15:52
Hasta (light): for quick matters: trade, healing, study, travel, purchases and starting a business.
9.05 Wed — Amrita Siddhi Yoga, Anandadi: Saumya, Yoga Variyana after 13:11
Anuradha (soft): for arts and music, friendship and love, new clothes and jewellery, weddings and festivals.
13.05 Sun — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Yoga Shubha, Anandadi: Amrita until 14:22
Uttara-Ashadha (fixed): for what is firm and lasting: laying house foundations, housewarming, planting, weddings, taking office, long-term projects.
18.05 Fri — Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Anandadi: Dhwaja, Auspicious nakshatra
Uttara-Bhadra (fixed): for what is firm and lasting: laying house foundations, housewarming, planting, weddings, taking office, long-term projects.
28.05 Mon — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Pushya, Anandadi: Prajapati
Pushya (light): for quick matters: trade, healing, study, travel, purchases and starting a business.
29.05 Tue — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Ravi Yoga, Anandadi: Ananda until 18:20
Ashlesha (sharp): for drastic actions: surgery, severing ties, taming, exorcism, fighting diseases and enemies.

Festivals

2.05 Wed Sita Navami (Janaki Jayanti)
2.05 Wed Masik Durgashtami
4.05 Fri Mohini Ekadashi
5.05 Sat Mohini Ekadashi — Vaishnava fast
6.05 Sun Pradosha Vrat
7.05 Mon Narasimha Jayanti
8.05 Tue Buddha Purnima (Vesak)
8.05 Tue Vaishakha Purnima
9.05 Wed Narada Jayanti
11.05 Fri Sankashti Chaturthi (Ekadanta)
14.05 Mon Vrishabha Sankranti
15.05 Tue Kalashtami
18.05 Fri Apara Ekadashi (Achala)
20.05 Sun Pradosha Vrat
21.05 Mon Masik Shivaratri
22.05 Tue Vat Savitri Vrat
23.05 Wed Vaishakha Amavasya
23.05 Wed Shani Jayanti
24.05 Thu Chandra Darshan
27.05 Sun Vinayaka Chaturthi
28.05 Mon Skanda Shashti
31.05 Thu Masik Durgashtami

Special muhurta yogas

1.05 Tue Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 19:43–04:46 (02.05)
5.05 Sat Tripushkar Yoga 06:45–18:06
6.05 Sun Amrita Siddhi Yoga 04:38–15:52
6.05 Sun Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:38–15:52
9.05 Wed Amrita Siddhi Yoga 06:57–03:53 (10.05)
9.05 Wed Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 06:57–03:53 (10.05)
13.05 Sun Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:23–20:12
14.05 Mon Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:21–20:01
18.05 Fri Amrita Siddhi Yoga 02:08–04:12 (19.05)
18.05 Fri Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 02:08–04:12 (19.05)
20.05 Sun Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:48–04:09 (21.05)
22.05 Tue Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 10:37–04:06 (23.05)
23.05 Wed Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day
27.05 Sun Ravi Pushya Yoga 00:11–03:59 (28.05)
27.05 Sun Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 00:11–03:59 (28.05)
28.05 Mon Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 03:59–02:02 (29.05)
29.05 Tue Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 03:57–03:19 (30.05)

Tripushkar Yoga: A coincidence of the weekday (Sun, Tue or Sat), a Bhadra tithi (2, 7 or 12) and a “tripada” nakshatra (Krittika, Punarvasu, Uttara Phalguni, Vishakha, Uttara Ashadha, Purva Bhadrapada). The result of whatever is begun repeats three times: good for purchases and investments, bad for losses, loans, surgery and funerals.

Avoid starting important matters

1.05 Tue — Bhadra on earth, Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Hutashana Yoga
2.05 Wed — many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower), Krakacha Yoga, Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) (unfavourable day)
5.05 Sat — Kshaya tithi, Anandadi: Utpata, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
8.05 Tue — Vyatipata, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn), Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi)
11.05 Fri — Kshaya tithi, Rikta tithi, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
14.05 Mon — Sankranti day, Vishti (Bhadra)
15.05 Tue — Anandadi: Utpata, Panchaka, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
16.05 Wed — Vaidhriti, Krakacha Yoga, Rikta tithi
17.05 Thu — Bhadra on earth, Vaidhriti, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
22.05 Tue — Krishna Chaturdashi, Fierce or sharp nakshatra, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
23.05 Wed — Amavasya, Samvartaka Yoga
31.05 Thu — many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower), Krakacha Yoga, Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) (unfavourable day)

Sky this month

8.05 Full moon (Purnima) 17:09
14.05 Vrishabha Sankr. 09:40 — the Sun enters Vrishabha (Taurus)
23.05 New moon (Amavasya) 11:00
There are no eclipses this month.

Periods

15.05 08:14 – 20.05 04:48 Agni Panchaka

Samvatsara and month

Parabhava (No. 40, “defeat, decline”) — A year of defeat: losses and setbacks for the proud; a time for humility, caution and spiritual work. more

Northern samvatsara: Pingala. Shaka Samvat 1828, Vikram Samvat 1963, Kali Yuga 5007.

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

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

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

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

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Bhadra on earth, Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi)
Month	Vaishakha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Parabhava (No. 40) · Shaka 1828 · Vikram 1963 more

At sunrise 04:49

Tithi	7Shukla-saptami (Bhadra, Indra) · until 09:46 more
Nakshatra	Pushya, pada 2 (light, Brhaspati, Saturn) · until 19:43 more
Yoga	Shula (“spear, sharp pain”, inauspicious) · until 11:47 more
Karana	Vanija (movable) · until 09:46 more
Vara	Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mesha (Aries), Moon: Karka (Cancer)

Changes during the day

from 09:46	tithi Shukla-ashtami
from 09:46	karana Vishti
from 11:47	yoga Ganda
from 19:43	nakshatra Ashlesha
from 22:06	karana Bava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:05
Sunrise	04:49
Noon	12:26
Sunset	20:05
End of twilight	20:49
Moonrise	10:28
Moonset	02:03
Day length	15 h 16 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 09:46	from 19:43

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, Pushya (04:49–19:43) is good for sowing.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 09:46–20:05: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

more — lunar calendar for gardeners

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 09:46–04:46 (02.05) Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 19:43–04:46 (02.05)

Hutashana Yoga 04:49–09:46 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:49–09:46

Anandadi: Vardhamana 04:49–19:43 Anandadi: Ananda 19:43–04:46 (02.05)

Bhadra on earth: 09:46–22:06; Bhadra Puchha 11:36–12:50; Bhadra Mukha 12:50–14:52

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:39–04:14
Abhijit Muhurta	11:56–12:58
Vijaya Muhurta	15:00–16:01
Godhuli	20:05–20:23
Pradosha	20:05–21:50
Nishitha	00:08–00:43 (02.05)
Amrita Kalam	12:54–14:36

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	16:16–18:11
Yamaganda	08:38–10:32
Gulika Kalam	12:27–14:22
Dur Muhurta	07:52–08:53, 23:34–00:08 (02.05)
Varjyam	none on this day

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 04:49–09:46

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 04:49–09:46
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 04:49–09:46
Bathing, washing hair	average 05:20–12:09, 15:10–19:43

Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Pushya until 19:43, Ashlesha from 19:43; tithi Shukla-saptami until 09:46, Shukla-ashtami from 09:46; lagna Mesha 04:49, Vrishabha 05:20, Mithuna 06:48, Karka 09:12, Simha 12:09, Kanya 15:10, Tula 18:10

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Pushya (until 19:43) — increase in wealth; Ashlesha (from 19:43) — physical affliction (suffering); Tuesday — harm to longevity.

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

Shukla-ashtami 09:46–20:05: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Bhadra on earth 09:46–20:05: no shaving or haircuts during Vishti Karana (according to the Muhurta Chintamani, Bhadra does harm when it is on earth; in heaven and in the netherworld its influence on earth is weak).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −2

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

Avoid starting important matters: Bhadra on earth

+2 Pushya 04:49–19:43+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 09:46–04:46 (02.05)+1 Anandadi: Vardhamana 04:49–19:43+1 Auspicious tithi 04:49–09:460 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 19:43–04:46 (02.05)0 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 19:43–04:46 (02.05)0 Yoga Ganda 11:47–14:07−1 Ashtami 09:46–04:46 (02.05)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−2 Hutashana Yoga 04:49–09:46−2 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:49–09:46−3 Bhadra on earth 09:46–22:06

Panchanga at sunrise 04:49

Summary	Unfavourable day — many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower), Krakacha Yoga
Month	Vaishakha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Parabhava (No. 40) · Shaka 1828 · Vikram 1963 more
Festivals	Sita Navami (Janaki Jayanti) · Masik Durgashtami

At sunrise 04:46

Tithi	8Shukla-ashtami (Jaya, Vasus) · until 10:14 more
Nakshatra	Ashlesha, pada 2 (sharp, Naga - the lord of snakes (Sharpa), Mercury) · until 20:31 more Gandamula
Yoga	Ganda (“danger, knot”, inauspicious) · until 11:05 more
Karana	Bava (movable) · until 10:14 more
Vara	Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mesha (Aries), Moon: Karka (Cancer)

Changes during the day

from 10:14	tithi Shukla-navami
from 10:14	karana Balava
from 11:05	yoga Vriddhi
from 20:31	nakshatra Magha
from 22:10	karana Kaulava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:02
Sunrise	04:46
Noon	12:26
Sunset	20:07
End of twilight	20:52
Moonrise	11:37
Moonset	02:37
Day length	15 h 20 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 10:14

more — lunar calendar for gardeners

Festivals and periods

Sita Navami (Janaki Jayanti) · Sita

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

Rule: madhyahna vyapini: midday (the 3rd fifth of the daytime), 10:55–13:59
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Masik Durgashtami · Durga

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

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 09:46 (01.05)–10:14
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 20:31–04:44 (03.05)

Hutashana Yoga 04:46–10:14 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:46–10:14 Krakacha Yoga 10:14–04:44 (03.05)

Anandadi: Chara 20:31–04:44 (03.05) Anandadi: Rakshasa 04:46–20:31

Gandanta (nakshatra): 14:24–02:36 (03.05)
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Ashlesha

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:37–04:12
Abhijit Muhurta	none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday
Vijaya Muhurta	15:00–16:02
Godhuli	20:07–20:25
Pradosha	20:07–21:51
Nishitha	00:08–00:43 (03.05)
Amrita Kalam	18:52–20:31

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	12:27–14:22
Yamaganda	06:41–08:37
Gulika Kalam	10:32–12:27
Dur Muhurta	11:56–12:58
Varjyam	08:57–10:36

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 05:16–12:05, 15:06–20:07

Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Ashlesha; tithi Shukla-ashtami until 10:14, Shukla-navami from 10:14; lagna Mesha 04:46, Vrishabha 05:16, Mithuna 06:44, Karka 09:08, Simha 12:05, Kanya 15:06, Tula 18:07

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Ashlesha — physical affliction (suffering); Wednesday — favour of the authorities.

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

Shukla-ashtami 04:46–10:14: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Shukla-navami 10:14–20:07: 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

Unfavourable day · score S = −9

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

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

+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Yoga Vriddhi 11:05–04:44 (03.05)−1 Anandadi: Rakshasa 04:46–20:31−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 04:46–20:31−1 Rikta tithi 10:14–04:44 (03.05)−2 Hutashana Yoga 04:46–10:14−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:46–10:14−3 Krakacha Yoga 10:14–04:44 (03.05)

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 04:46

Summary	Favourable day — Ravi Yoga, Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi); auspicious time — after 09:54
Month	Vaishakha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Parabhava (No. 40) · Shaka 1828 · Vikram 1963 more

At sunrise 04:44

Tithi	9Shukla-navami (Rikta, Serpent (Naga)) · until 09:54 more
Nakshatra	Magha, pada 2 (fierce, Pitris or Pitars - ancestors of the clan, forefathers, Ketu) · until 20:31 more Gandamula
Yoga	Vriddhi (“growth, increase”, auspicious) · until 09:45 more
Karana	Kaulava (movable) · until 09:54 more
Vara	Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mesha (Aries), Moon: Simha (Leo)

Changes during the day

from 09:45	yoga Dhruva
from 09:54	tithi Shukla-dashami
from 09:54	karana Taitila
from 20:31	nakshatra Purva-Phalguni
from 21:25	karana Gara

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:00
Sunrise	04:44
Noon	12:26
Sunset	20:09
End of twilight	20:54
Moonrise	12:51
Moonset	03:06
Day length	15 h 25 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 09:54

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Magha (04:44–20:09) is good for sowing, for root crops.

more — lunar calendar for gardeners

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga all day Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 09:54–04:42 (04.05)

Hutashana Yoga 04:44–09:54 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:44–09:54

Anandadi: Musala 04:44–20:31 Anandadi: Gada 20:31–04:42 (04.05)

Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Magha

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:35–04:10
Abhijit Muhurta	11:56–12:58
Vijaya Muhurta	15:01–16:03
Godhuli	20:09–20:26
Pradosha	20:09–21:52
Nishitha	00:09–00:43 (04.05)
Amrita Kalam	18:07–19:43

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	14:22–16:18
Yamaganda	04:44–06:40
Gulika Kalam	08:35–10:31
Dur Muhurta	09:53–10:54, 16:03–17:04
Varjyam	08:31–10:07, 04:15–05:47 (04.05)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 09:54–20:09

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 09:54–20:09
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 09:54–20:09
Bathing, washing hair	average 05:12–20:09

Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Magha; tithi Shukla-navami until 09:54, Shukla-dashami from 09:54; lagna Mesha 04:44, Vrishabha 05:12, Mithuna 06:40, Karka 09:04, Simha 12:01, Kanya 15:02, Tula 18:03

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Magha — loss of property; Thursday — success.

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

Shukla-navami 04:44–09:54: 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

Favourable day · score S = +3

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

Auspicious time begins after 09:54

+2 Ravi Yoga all day+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 09:54–04:42 (04.05)+1 Yoga Vriddhi 04:44–09:45+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 09:54–04:42 (04.05)0 Hutashana Yoga 04:44–09:54 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:44–09:54 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Anandadi: Musala 04:44–20:31−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 04:44–20:31−2 Rikta tithi 04:44–09:54

Panchanga at sunrise 04:44

Summary	Best day — Ravi Yoga, Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi); auspicious time — until 07:45
Month	Vaishakha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Parabhava (No. 40) · Shaka 1828 · Vikram 1963 more
Festivals	Mohini Ekadashi

At sunrise 04:42

Tithi	10Shukla-dashami (Purna, Dharma) · until 08:44 more
Nakshatra	Purva-Phalguni, pada 2 (fierce, Bhaga (Share, Distributor) - god of wealth and family, Venus) · until 19:42 more
Yoga	Dhruva (“fixed, constant (the Pole Star)”, auspicious) · until 07:45 more
Karana	Gara (movable) · until 08:44 more
Vara	Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mesha (Aries), Moon: Simha (Leo)

Changes during the day

from 07:45	yoga Vyaghata
from 08:44	tithi Shukla-ekadashi
from 08:44	karana Vanija
from 19:42	nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni
from 19:50	karana Vishti

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:57
Sunrise	04:42
Noon	12:26
Sunset	20:11
End of twilight	20:56
Moonrise	14:10
Moonset	03:31
Day length	15 h 29 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 08:44	from 19:42

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Phalguni (04:42–19:42) is good for root crops.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Phalguni (19:42–20:11) is good for sowing.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 19:50–20:11: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

Mohini Ekadashi · Vishnu

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

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 08:44–06:45 (05.05)
Dwadashi ends before the next sunrise — to break the fast on Dwadashi, Smartas fast the day before, on the day Ekadashi begins
Parana (breaking the fast): 14:00–17:07 (05.05)
Vaishnava date: 5.05

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 04:42–19:42 Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 04:42–19:42 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:44–04:40 (05.05)

Hutashana Yoga 04:42–08:44

Anandadi: Siddhi 04:42–19:42 Anandadi: Shubha 19:42–04:40 (05.05)

Bhadra on earth: 19:50–01:22 (05.05); Bhadra Puchha 00:08–01:14 (05.05); Bhadra Mukha 01:14–03:04 (05.05)
Bhadra in the netherworld: 01:22–06:45 (05.05); Bhadra Mukha 01:14–03:04 (05.05)
Gandanta (tithi): 08:21–09:06

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:34–04:08
Abhijit Muhurta	11:56–12:58
Vijaya Muhurta	15:01–16:03
Godhuli	20:11–20:28
Pradosha	20:11–21:53
Nishitha	00:09–00:42 (05.05)
Amrita Kalam	13:31–15:03

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	10:30–12:27
Yamaganda	16:19–18:15
Gulika Kalam	06:38–08:34
Dur Muhurta	07:48–08:50, 12:58–14:00
Varjyam	04:15–05:47, 02:25–03:55 (05.05)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 04:42–19:42

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 04:42–19:42
Cutting fingernails	average 04:42–11:57, 14:59–19:50
Cutting toenails	average 04:42–19:42
Bathing, washing hair	good 19:42–20:11

Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Purva-Phalguni until 19:42, Uttara-Phalguni from 19:42; tithi Shukla-dashami until 08:44, Shukla-ekadashi from 08:44; lagna Mesha 04:42, Vrishabha 05:08, Mithuna 06:36, Karka 09:00, Simha 11:57, Kanya 14:59, Tula 17:59

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Purva-Phalguni (until 19:42) — ill health; Uttara-Phalguni (from 19:42) — destruction of all diseases; Friday — universal respect.

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

Bhadra on earth 19:50–20:11: 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 Uttara-Phalguni nakshatra 4 times a year puts their life in danger — frequent haircuts in this nakshatra are best avoided.
Friday: B. V. Raman advises against cutting nails (the rating above is the site’s summary, which uses the same weekdays for nails as for haircuts, so Friday counts as auspicious).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Best day · score S = +8

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

Auspicious time ends by 07:45

+2 Ravi Yoga 04:42–19:42+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:44–04:40 (05.05)+1 Anandadi: Siddhi 04:42–19:42+1 Yoga Dhruva 04:42–07:45+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 04:42–08:44+1 Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 04:42–19:420 Auspicious nakshatra 19:42–04:40 (05.05)0 Hutashana Yoga 04:42–08:44 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Bhadra on earth 19:50–01:22 (05.05)0 Yoga Vyaghata 07:45–10:57−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 04:42–19:42

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 04:42

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Kshaya tithi, Anandadi: Utpata
Month	Vaishakha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Parabhava (No. 40) · Shaka 1828 · Vikram 1963 more
Festivals	Mohini Ekadashi — Vaishnava fast

At sunrise 04:40

Tithi	11Shukla-ekadashi (Nanda, Rudra) · until 06:45 more
Nakshatra	Uttara-Phalguni, pada 2 (fixed, Aryaman (Lord of Hospitality), Sun) · until 18:06 more
Yoga	Vyaghata (“crushing blow”, inauspicious) · until 05:06 more
Karana	Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 06:45 more
Vara	Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mesha (Aries), Moon: Kanya (Virgo)

Changes during the day

from 05:06	yoga Harshana
from 06:45	tithi Shukla-dvadashi (kshaya: not present at any sunrise)
from 06:45	karana Bava
from 17:29	karana Balava
from 18:06	nakshatra Hasta
from 01:51 (06.05)	yoga Vajra
from 04:03 (06.05)	tithi Shukla-triodashi
from 04:03 (06.05)	karana Kaulava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:55
Sunrise	04:40
Noon	12:26
Sunset	20:13
End of twilight	20:59
Moonrise	15:33
Moonset	03:54
Day length	15 h 33 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 06:45	from 18:06

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-Phalguni (04:40–18:06) is good for sowing.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Hasta (18:06–20:13) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 04:40–06:45: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

Mohini Ekadashi — Vaishnava fast · Vishnu

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

Smarta date: 4.05
Smartas fast the day before so as to break the fast while it is still Dwadashi; Vaishnavas fast on the day when Ekadashi prevails at sunrise.

Muhurta

Tripushkar Yoga 06:45–18:06

Hutashana Yoga 04:40–06:45 Yamaghanta 18:06–04:38 (06.05)

Anandadi: Utpata 04:40–18:06 Anandadi: Mrityu 18:06–04:38 (06.05)

Bhadra in the netherworld: 01:22–06:45; Bhadra Mukha 01:14–03:04

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 (06.05)
Amrita Kalam	11:23–12:53

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	08:33–10:30
Yamaganda	14:23–16:20
Gulika Kalam	04:40–06:36
Dur Muhurta	04:40–05:42, 05:42–06:44
Varjyam	01:43–03:10 (06.05)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 04:40–11:54, 14:55–20:13

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	average 04:40–11:54, 14:55–20:13
Cutting fingernails	average 05:04–11:54, 14:55–20:13
Cutting toenails	average 04:40–11:54, 14:55–20:13
Bathing, washing hair	average 04:40–11:54, 14:55–20:13

Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni until 18:06, Hasta from 18:06; tithi Shukla-ekadashi until 06:45, Shukla-dvadashi from 06:45; lagna Mesha 04:40, Vrishabha 05:04, Mithuna 06:32, Karka 08:56, Simha 11:54, Kanya 14:55, Tula 17:55

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Uttara-Phalguni (until 18:06) — destruction of all diseases; Hasta (from 18:06) — imparting radiance (to the person); Saturday — decline of physical strength.

Cautions:

Ekadashi: by custom, those who fast on this day do not cut their hair or shave.
The Muhurta Chintamani warns: whoever shaves in Uttara-Phalguni nakshatra 4 times a year puts their life in danger — frequent haircuts in this nakshatra are best avoided.

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −4

Avoid starting important matters: Kshaya tithi

+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:40–18:06+1 Auspicious tithi 04:40–06:45+1 Yoga Harshana 05:06–01:51 (06.05)0 Tripushkar Yoga 06:45–18:060 Hutashana Yoga 04:40–06:450 Vishti (Bhadra) 04:40–06:450 Yamaghanta 18:06–04:38 (06.05)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−2 Kshaya tithi−3 Anandadi: Utpata 04:40–18:06

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 04:40

Summary	Best day — Amrita Siddhi Yoga, Anandadi: Manasa; auspicious time — until 15:52
Month	Vaishakha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Parabhava (No. 40) · Shaka 1828 · Vikram 1963 more
Festivals	Pradosha Vrat

At sunrise 04:38

Tithi	13Shukla-triodashi (Jaya, God of Love) · until 00:46 (07.05) more
Nakshatra	Hasta, pada 2 (light, Savitar (Animating, Awakening), Moon) · until 15:52 more
Yoga	Vajra (“diamond, thunderbolt”, inauspicious) · until 22:07 more
Karana	Kaulava (movable) · until 14:28 more
Vara	Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mesha (Aries), Moon: Kanya (Virgo)

Changes during the day

from 14:28	karana Taitila
from 15:52	nakshatra Chitra
from 22:07	yoga Siddhi
from 00:46 (07.05)	tithi Shukla-chaturdashi
from 00:46 (07.05)	karana Gara

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:52
Sunrise	04:38
Noon	12:26
Sunset	20:15
End of twilight	21:01
Moonrise	16:59
Moonset	04:15
Day length	15 h 37 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 15:52

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Hasta (04:38–15:52) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Chitra (15:52–20:15) is good 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, 20:15–21:55
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Muhurta

Amrita Siddhi Yoga 04:38–15:52 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:38–15:52 Ravi Yoga 15:52–04:35 (07.05)

Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 15:52–00:46 (07.05)

Anandadi: Manasa 04:38–15:52 Anandadi: Padma 15:52–04:35 (07.05)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:30–04:04
Abhijit Muhurta	11:55–12:58
Vijaya Muhurta	15:03–16:05
Godhuli	20:15–20:32
Pradosha	20:15–21:55
Nishitha	00:09–00:42 (07.05)
Amrita Kalam	10:26–11:53

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	18:18–20:15
Yamaganda	12:26–14:24
Gulika Kalam	16:21–18:18
Dur Muhurta	18:10–19:13
Varjyam	22:57–00:23 (07.05)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average throughout the daytime

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average throughout the daytime
Cutting fingernails	average 05:00–11:50, 14:51–20:15
Cutting toenails	average throughout the daytime
Bathing, washing hair	average throughout the daytime

Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Hasta until 15:52, Chitra from 15:52; tithi Shukla-triodashi; lagna Mesha 04:38, Vrishabha 05:00, Mithuna 06:28, Karka 08:52, Simha 11:50, Kanya 14:51, Tula 17:51

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Hasta (until 15:52) — imparting radiance (to the person); Chitra (from 15:52) — improvement of well-being; Sunday — physical well-being.

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Best day · score S = +8

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

Auspicious time ends by 15:52

+4 Amrita Siddhi Yoga 04:38–15:52+1 Anandadi: Manasa 04:38–15:52+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:38–15:52+1 Auspicious tithi 04:38–00:46 (07.05)+1 Ravi Yoga 15:52–04:35 (07.05)0 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 15:52–00:46 (07.05) (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 04:38

Summary	Favourable day — Yoga Siddhi, Ravi Yoga; auspicious time — after 13:08; auspicious time — until 18:01
Month	Vaishakha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Parabhava (No. 40) · Shaka 1828 · Vikram 1963 more
Festivals	Narasimha Jayanti

At sunrise 04:35

Tithi	14Shukla-chaturdashi (Rikta, Kali) · until 21:05 more
Nakshatra	Chitra, pada 3 (soft, Tvashtri (Heavenly Architect) or Vishwakarma (Vastu God), Mars) · until 13:08 more
Yoga	Siddhi (“success, accomplishment”, auspicious) · until 18:01 more
Karana	Gara (movable) · until 10:58 more
Vara	Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mesha (Aries), Moon: Tula (Libra)

Changes during the day

from 10:58	karana Vanija
from 13:08	nakshatra Swati
from 18:01	yoga Vyatipata
from 21:05	tithi Purnima
from 21:05	karana Vishti

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:50
Sunrise	04:35
Noon	12:26
Sunset	20:17
End of twilight	21:03
Moonrise	18:27
Moonset	04:38
Day length	15 h 41 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 13:08

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Chitra (04:35–13:08) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Swati (13:08–20:17) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Shukla-chaturdashi 04:35–20:17: according to the Kalaprakashika, ploughing on Chaturdashi puts the owner’s life in danger.

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Festivals and periods

Narasimha Jayanti · Narasimha

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

Rule: sayahna vyapini: the last fifth of the daytime, until sunset, 17:09–20:17
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 04:35–13:08

Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 04:35–13:08

Anandadi: Chhatra 13:08–04:33 (08.05) Anandadi: Mudgara 04:35–13:08

Bhadra in the netherworld: 21:05–07:08 (08.05); Bhadra Puchha 03:36–04:36 (08.05); Bhadra Mukha 04:36–06:17 (08.05)

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 (08.05)
Amrita Kalam	07:28–08:53, 02:25–03:49 (08.05)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	06:33–08:31
Yamaganda	10:29–12:26
Gulika Kalam	14:24–16:22
Dur Muhurta	12:58–14:00, 16:06–17:09
Varjyam	18:02–19:25

Haircut and shaving

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

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

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

Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Chitra until 13:08, Swati from 13:08; tithi Shukla-chaturdashi; lagna Mesha 04:35, Vrishabha 04:57, Mithuna 06:24, Karka 08:48, Simha 11:46, Kanya 14:47, Tula 17:47

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Chitra (until 13:08) — improvement of well-being; Swati (from 13:08) — relief from all suffering; Monday — clear, bright complexion.

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

Shukla-chaturdashi 04:35–20:17: a Rikta and Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Vyatipata 18:01–20:17: auspicious undertakings, including haircuts, are avoided during this yoga (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Favourable day · score S = +3

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

Auspicious time begins after 13:08

Auspicious time ends by 18:01

+2 Yoga Siddhi 04:35–18:01+2 Ravi Yoga 04:35–13:08+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:35–13:08+1 Auspicious weekday0 Anandadi: Chhatra 13:08–04:33 (08.05)0 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 04:35–13:08 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Vyatipata 18:01–04:33 (08.05)−1 Anandadi: Mudgara 04:35–13:08−2 Rikta tithi 04:35–21:05

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 04:35

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Vyatipata, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
Month	Vaishakha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Parabhava (No. 40) · Shaka 1828 · Vikram 1963 more
Festivals	Buddha Purnima (Vesak) · Vaishakha Purnima

At sunrise 04:33

Tithi	15Purnima (Purna, Vishvedevas) · until 17:09 more
Nakshatra	Swati, pada 3 (movable, Waiu (Wind), Rahu) · until 10:06 more
Yoga	Vyatipata (“calamity, downfall”, inauspicious) · until 13:41 more
Karana	Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 07:08 more
Vara	Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mesha (Aries), Moon: Tula (Libra)

Changes during the day

from 07:08	karana Bava
from 10:06	nakshatra Vishakha
from 13:41	yoga Variyana
from 17:09	tithi Krishna-pratipat
from 17:09	karana Balava
from 03:10 (09.05)	karana Kaulava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:47
Sunrise	04:33
Noon	12:26
Sunset	20:19
End of twilight	21:06
Moonrise	19:56
Moonset	05:03
Day length	15 h 45 min

Sky

Full moon (Purnima)	17:09

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 10:06	from 17:09

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, Swati (04:33–10:06) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Vishakha (10:06–20:19) is good for sowing, for root crops.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 04:33–07:08: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

Buddha Purnima (Vesak) · Buddha and Kurma

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

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 21:05 (07.05)–17:09
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Vaishakha Purnima · Chandra (the Moon)

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

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 21:05 (07.05)–17:09
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Muhurta

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 17:09–04:31 (09.05)

Anandadi: Dhwaja 04:33–10:06 Anandadi: Shrivatsa 10:06–04:31 (09.05)

Bhadra in the netherworld: 21:05 (07.05)–07:08; Bhadra Puchha 03:36–04:36; Bhadra Mukha 04:36–06:17
Gandanta (tithi): 16:49–17:29

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 (09.05)
Amrita Kalam	23:18–00:42 (09.05)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	16:23–18:21
Yamaganda	08:30–10:28
Gulika Kalam	12:26–14:24
Dur Muhurta	07:43–08:46, 23:36–00:09 (09.05)
Varjyam	14:58–16:21

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: bad throughout the daytime

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

Cutting hair, shaving	bad throughout the daytime
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	bad throughout the daytime
Bathing, washing hair	average 04:53–10:06

Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Swati until 10:06, Vishakha from 10:06; tithi Purnima until 17:09, Krishna-pratipat from 17:09; lagna Mesha 04:33, Vrishabha 04:53, Mithuna 06:20, Karka 08:44, Simha 11:42, Kanya 14:43, Tula 17:43

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Swati (until 10:06) — relief from all suffering; Vishakha (from 10:06) — loss of money; Tuesday — harm to longevity.

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

Purnima 04:33–17:09: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Vyatipata 04:33–13:41: auspicious undertakings, including haircuts, are avoided during this yoga (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −2

Avoid starting important matters: Vyatipata

+1 Anandadi: Dhwaja 04:33–10:06+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:33–10:060 Yoga Variyana 13:41–04:31 (09.05)0 Auspicious tithi 17:09–04:31 (09.05)0 Vishti (Bhadra) 04:33–07:080 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 17:09–04:31 (09.05)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−3 Vyatipata 04:33–13:41

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 04:33

Summary	Best day — Amrita Siddhi Yoga, Anandadi: Saumya; auspicious time — after 13:11
Month	Vaishakha (amanta) · Jyeshtha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Parabhava (No. 40) · Shaka 1828 · Vikram 1963 more
Festivals	Narada Jayanti

At sunrise 04:31

Tithi	1Krishna-pratipat (Nanda, Brahma) · until 13:11 more
Nakshatra	Vishakha, pada 4 (mixed, Indra and Agni, Jupiter) · until 06:57 more
Yoga	Variyana (“excellent, best”, auspicious) · until 09:18 more
Karana	Kaulava (movable) · until 13:11 more
Vara	Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mesha (Aries), Moon: Vrischika (Scorpio)

Changes during the day

from 06:57	nakshatra Anuradha
from 09:18	yoga Parigha
from 13:11	tithi Krishna-dvitya
from 13:11	karana Taitila
from 23:15	karana Gara
from 03:53 (10.05)	nakshatra Jyestha

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:45
Sunrise	04:31
Noon	12:26
Sunset	20:21
End of twilight	21:08
Moonrise	21:23
Moonset	05:32
Day length	15 h 49 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 06:57	from 13:11

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Vishakha (04:31–06:57) is good for sowing, for root crops.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Anuradha (06:57–20:21) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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Festivals and periods

Narada Jayanti · Narada

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

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 17:09 (08.05)–13:11
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Muhurta

Amrita Siddhi Yoga 06:57–03:53 (10.05) Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 06:57–03:53 (10.05) Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 13:11–04:29 (10.05)

Samvartaka Yoga 04:31–13:11 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 13:11–03:53 (10.05)

Anandadi: Prajapati 04:31–06:57 Anandadi: Saumya 06:57–03:53 (10.05) Anandadi: Dhwanksha 03:53–04:29 (10.05)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:26–03:59
Abhijit Muhurta	none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday
Vijaya Muhurta	15:04–16:08
Godhuli	20:21–20:37
Pradosha	20:21–21:59
Nishitha	00:09–00:41 (10.05)
Amrita Kalam	18:49–20:13

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	12:26–14:25
Yamaganda	06:30–08:29
Gulika Kalam	10:27–12:26
Dur Muhurta	11:55–12:58
Varjyam	10:26–11:50

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 04:49–11:38, 14:39–20:21

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 04:49–11:38, 14:39–20:21
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 04:49–11:38, 14:39–20:21
Bathing, washing hair	good 06:57–11:38, 14:39–20:21

Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Vishakha until 06:57, Anuradha from 06:57; tithi Krishna-pratipat until 13:11, Krishna-dvitya from 13:11; lagna Mesha 04:31, Vrishabha 04:49, Mithuna 06:16, Karka 08:40, Simha 11:38, Kanya 14:39, Tula 17:39

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Vishakha (until 06:57) — loss of money; Anuradha (from 06:57) — loss of money. In general Anuradha is favourable, but not for the very first shaving, cutting or trimming of hair (“vapanam”); Wednesday — favour of the authorities.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Best day · score S = +6

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

Auspicious time begins after 13:11

+4 Amrita Siddhi Yoga 06:57–03:53 (10.05)+1 Anandadi: Saumya 06:57–03:53 (10.05)+1 Yoga Variyana 04:31–09:18+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 04:31–13:11+1 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 13:11–04:29 (10.05)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 06:57–03:53 (10.05)0 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 13:11–03:53 (10.05) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Yoga Parigha 09:18–19:10−3 Samvartaka Yoga 04:31–13:11

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 04:31

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Auspicious weekday, Auspicious tithi; cons: Fierce or sharp nakshatra, Anandadi: Kaladanda
Month	Vaishakha (amanta) · Jyeshtha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Parabhava (No. 40) · Shaka 1828 · Vikram 1963 more

At sunrise 04:29

Tithi	2Krishna-dvitya (Bhadra, Vidhatr) · until 09:22 more
Nakshatra	Jyestha, pada 1 (sharp, Indra (Leader of the Gods), Mercury) · until 01:08 (11.05) more Gandamula
Yoga	Parigha (“bolt, barrier”, inauspicious) · until 05:01 more
Karana	Gara (movable) · until 09:22 more
Vara	Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mesha (Aries), Moon: Vrischika (Scorpio)

Changes during the day

from 05:01	yoga Shiva
from 09:22	tithi Krishna-tritya
from 09:22	karana Vanija
from 19:35	karana Vishti
from 00:59 (11.05)	yoga Siddha
from 01:08 (11.05)	nakshatra Mula

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:42
Sunrise	04:29
Noon	12:25
Sunset	20:23
End of twilight	21:10
Moonrise	22:44
Moonset	06:08
Day length	15 h 53 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 09:22

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Jyestha (04:29–20:23) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 19:35–20:23: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Muhurta

Anandadi: Kaladanda 04:29–01:08 (11.05) Anandadi: Dhumra 01:08–04:27 (11.05)

Bhadra in heaven: 19:35–01:08 (11.05)
Bhadra in the netherworld: 01:08–05:53 (11.05); Bhadra Puchha 02:18–03:19 (11.05); Bhadra Mukha 03:19–05:02 (11.05)
Gandanta (nakshatra): 19:47–06:30 (11.05)
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Jyestha

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:24–03:57
Abhijit Muhurta	11:54–12:58
Vijaya Muhurta	15:05–16:09
Godhuli	20:23–20:39
Pradosha	20:23–22:00
Nishitha	00:09–00:41 (11.05)
Amrita Kalam	17:20–18:45

Unfavourable

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

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 04:45–20:23

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	average 04:45–20:23
Cutting fingernails	average 04:45–11:34, 14:35–20:23
Cutting toenails	average 04:45–20:23
Bathing, washing hair	average throughout the daytime

Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Jyestha; tithi Krishna-dvitya until 09:22, Krishna-tritya from 09:22; lagna Mesha 04:29, Vrishabha 04:45, Mithuna 06:12, Karka 08:36, Simha 11:34, Kanya 14:35, Tula 17:35

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

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = +1

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

+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 04:29–09:22+1 Yoga Shiva 05:01–00:59 (11.05)0 Vishti (Bhadra) 19:35–01:08 (11.05)−1 Anandadi: Kaladanda 04:29–01:08 (11.05)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 04:29–01:08 (11.05)

Panchanga at sunrise 04:29

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Kshaya tithi, Rikta tithi
Month	Vaishakha (amanta) · Jyeshtha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Parabhava (No. 40) · Shaka 1828 · Vikram 1963 more
Festivals	Sankashti Chaturthi (Ekadanta)

At sunrise 04:27

Tithi	3Krishna-tritya (Jaya, Vishnu) · until 05:53 more
Nakshatra	Mula, pada 1 (sharp, Nirriti (Goddess of Destruction or Alakshmi), Ketu) · until 22:50 more Gandamula
Yoga	Siddha (“perfected, accomplished”, auspicious) · until 21:20 more
Karana	Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 05:53 more
Vara	Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mesha (Aries), Moon: Dhanu (Sagittarius)

Changes during the day

from 05:53	tithi Krishna-chaturti (kshaya: not present at any sunrise)
from 05:53	karana Bava
from 16:20	karana Balava
from 21:20	yoga Sadhya
from 22:50	nakshatra Purva-Ashadha
from 02:55 (12.05)	tithi Krishna-panchami
from 02:55 (12.05)	karana Kaulava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:40
Sunrise	04:27
Noon	12:25
Sunset	20:25
End of twilight	21:12
Moonrise	23:54
Moonset	06:53
Day length	15 h 57 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 05:53

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Mula (04:27–20:25) is good for sowing, for root crops.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 04:27–05:53: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

Sankashti Chaturthi (Ekadanta) · Ganesha

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

Rule: at moonrise, 23:54
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Muhurta

Anandadi: Sthira 04:27–22:50 Anandadi: Vardhamana 22:50–04:25 (12.05)

Bhadra in the netherworld: 01:08–05:53; Bhadra Puchha 02:18–03:19; Bhadra Mukha 03:19–05:02
Gandanta (nakshatra): 19:47 (10.05)–06:30
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Mula

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 (12.05)
Amrita Kalam	17:03–18:29

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	10:26–12:26
Yamaganda	16:25–18:25
Gulika Kalam	06:27–08:27
Dur Muhurta	07:39–08:43, 12:58–14:02
Varjyam	21:23–22:50

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 04:27–05:53

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 04:27–05:53
Cutting fingernails	average 04:41–05:53
Cutting toenails	average 04:27–05:53
Bathing, washing hair	average 04:27–11:30, 14:31–20:25

Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Mula; tithi Krishna-tritya until 05:53, Krishna-chaturti from 05:53; lagna Mesha 04:27, Vrishabha 04:41, Mithuna 06:08, Karka 08:32, Simha 11:30, Kanya 14:31, Tula 17:31

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Mula — ruin of the family; Friday — universal respect.

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

Krishna-chaturti 05:53–20:25: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −1

Avoid starting important matters: Kshaya tithi

+2 Yoga Siddha 04:27–21:20+1 Anandadi: Sthira 04:27–22:50+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 04:27–05:530 Vishti (Bhadra) 04:27–05:53−1 Gandanta 04:27–06:30−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 04:27–22:50−2 Rikta tithi 05:53–02:55 (12.05)−2 Kshaya tithi

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

Panchanga at sunrise 04:27

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Anandadi: Matanga, Yoga Sadhya; cons: Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi), Fierce or sharp nakshatra
Month	Vaishakha (amanta) · Jyeshtha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Parabhava (No. 40) · Shaka 1828 · Vikram 1963 more

At sunrise 04:25

Tithi	5Krishna-panchami (Purna, Soma) · until 00:34 (13.05) more
Nakshatra	Purva-Ashadha, pada 2 (fierce, Varuna, Venus) · until 21:09 more
Yoga	Sadhya (“attainable, amenable”, auspicious) · until 18:11 more
Karana	Kaulava (movable) · until 13:39 more
Vara	Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mesha (Aries), Moon: Dhanu (Sagittarius)

Changes during the day

from 13:39	karana Taitila
from 18:11	yoga Shubha
from 21:09	nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha
from 00:34 (13.05)	tithi Krishna-shashti
from 00:34 (13.05)	karana Gara

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:38
Sunrise	04:25
Noon	12:25
Sunset	20:27
End of twilight	21:15
Moonrise	none
Moonset	07:49
Day length	16 h 01 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Ashadha (04:25–20:27) is good for root crops.

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Muhurta

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:25–00:34 (13.05) Krakacha Yoga 00:34–04:23 (13.05)

Anandadi: Matanga 04:25–21:09 Anandadi: Rakshasa 21:09–04:23 (13.05)

Gandanta (tithi): 00:12–00:56 (13.05)

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 (13.05)
Amrita Kalam	16:41–18:11

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	08:26–10:26
Yamaganda	14:26–16:26
Gulika Kalam	04:25–06:25
Dur Muhurta	04:25–05:29, 05:29–06:33
Varjyam	07:46–09:15

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 04:37–11:26, 14:27–20:27

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 04:37–11:26, 14:27–20:27
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 04:37–11:26, 14:27–20:27
Bathing, washing hair	average throughout the daytime

Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Purva-Ashadha; tithi Krishna-panchami; lagna Mesha 04:25, Vrishabha 04:37, Mithuna 06:04, Karka 08:28, Simha 11:26, Kanya 14:27, Tula 17:27

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

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = −1

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

+1 Anandadi: Matanga 04:25–21:09+1 Yoga Sadhya 04:25–18:11+1 Auspicious tithi 04:25–00:34 (13.05)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 04:25–21:09−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:25–00:34 (13.05)

Panchanga at sunrise 04:25

Summary	Best day — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Yoga Shubha; auspicious time — until 14:22
Month	Vaishakha (amanta) · Jyeshtha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Parabhava (No. 40) · Shaka 1828 · Vikram 1963 more

At sunrise 04:23

Tithi	6Krishna-shashti (Nanda, Kartikeya) · until 22:58 more
Nakshatra	Uttara-Ashadha, pada 2 (fixed, Vishva-Deva (All Gods), Sun) · until 20:12 more
Yoga	Shubha (“goodness, happiness”, auspicious) · until 15:38 more
Karana	Gara (movable) · until 11:40 more
Vara	Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mesha (Aries), Moon: Makara (Capricorn)

Changes during the day

from 11:40	karana Vanija
from 15:38	yoga Shukla
from 20:12	nakshatra Shravana
from 22:58	tithi Krishna-saptami
from 22:58	karana Vishti

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:35
Sunrise	04:23
Noon	12:25
Sunset	20:29
End of twilight	21:17
Moonrise	00:49
Moonset	08:55
Day length	16 h 05 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 20:12

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, Uttara-Ashadha (04:23–20:12) is good for sowing.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Shravana (20:12–20:29) is good for sowing.

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Muhurta

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:23–20:12 Ravi Yoga 20:12–04:21 (14.05)

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:23–22:58 Samvartaka Yoga 22:58–04:21 (14.05)

Anandadi: Amrita 04:23–14:22 Anandadi: Musala 14:22–21:46 Anandadi: Gada 21:46–04:21 (14.05)

Bhadra in the netherworld: 22:58–10:27 (14.05); Bhadra Puchha 03:36–04:46 (14.05); Bhadra Mukha 04:46–06:42 (14.05)
Surya Dagdha tithi: Krishna-shashti

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:20–03:52
Abhijit Muhurta	11:54–12:58
Vijaya Muhurta	15:07–16:11
Godhuli	20:29–20:44
Pradosha	20:29–22:03
Nishitha	00:09–00:41 (14.05)
Amrita Kalam	14:03–15:35

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	18:28–20:29
Yamaganda	12:26–14:27
Gulika Kalam	16:27–18:28
Dur Muhurta	18:20–19:24
Varjyam	04:50–06:22, 00:10–01:46 (14.05)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 04:33–11:22, 14:23–20:25

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 04:33–11:22, 14:23–20:25
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 04:33–11:22, 14:23–20:25
Bathing, washing hair	average 04:33–11:22, 14:23–20:29

Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha until 20:12, Shravana from 20:12; tithi Krishna-shashti; lagna Mesha 04:23, Vrishabha 04:33, Mithuna 06:00, Karka 08:24, Simha 11:22, Kanya 14:23, Tula 17:23, Vrischika 20:25

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Uttara-Ashadha (until 20:12) — improved health; Shravana (from 20:12) — bodily development (physical growth); Sunday — physical well-being.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Best day · score S = +6

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

Auspicious time ends by 14:22

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:23–20:12+2 Yoga Shubha 04:23–15:38+1 Anandadi: Amrita 04:23–14:22+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:23–20:120 Ravi Yoga 20:12–04:21 (14.05)0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:23–22:58 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Anandadi: Musala 14:22–21:46−1 Surya Dagdha tithi 04:23–22:58

Panchanga at sunrise 04:23

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Sankranti day, Vishti (Bhadra)
Month	Vaishakha (amanta) · Jyeshtha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Parabhava (No. 40) · Shaka 1828 · Vikram 1963 more
Festivals	Vrishabha Sankranti

At sunrise 04:21

Tithi	7Krishna-saptami (Bhadra, Indra) · until 22:09 more
Nakshatra	Shravana, pada 2 (movable, Shri Vishnu, Moon) · until 20:01 more
Yoga	Shukla (“bright, pure”, auspicious) · until 13:42 more
Karana	Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 10:27 more
Vara	Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mesha (Aries), Moon: Makara (Capricorn)

Changes during the day

from 10:27	karana Bava
from 13:42	yoga Brahma
from 20:01	nakshatra Dhanishtha
from 22:09	tithi Krishna-ashtami
from 22:09	karana Balava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:33
Sunrise	04:21
Noon	12:25
Sunset	20:31
End of twilight	21:19
Moonrise	01:32
Moonset	10:06
Day length	16 h 09 min

Sky

Vrishabha Sankr.	09:40 — the Sun enters Vrishabha (Taurus)

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 20:01

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Shravana (04:21–20:01) is good for sowing.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 04:21–10:27: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

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, 04:21–09:40
on the day the Sun enters the sign

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 04:21–20:01 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:21–20:01 Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 20:01–04:20 (15.05)

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:21–22:09

Anandadi: Siddhi 04:21–20:01 Anandadi: Shubha 20:01–04:20 (15.05)

Bhadra in the netherworld: 22:58 (13.05)–10:27; Bhadra Puchha 03:36–04:46; Bhadra Mukha 04:46–06:42

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:18–03:50
Abhijit Muhurta	11:54–12:58
Vijaya Muhurta	15:08–16:12
Godhuli	20:31–20:46
Pradosha	20:31–22:04
Nishitha	00:09–00:41 (15.05)
Amrita Kalam	09:42–11:17

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	06:23–08:24
Yamaganda	10:25–12:26
Gulika Kalam	14:27–16:28
Dur Muhurta	12:58–14:03, 16:12–17:17
Varjyam	00:07–01:46 (15.05)

Haircut and shaving

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

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

Cutting hair, shaving	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Bathing, washing hair	good 04:29–11:18, 14:19–20:31

Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Shravana until 20:01, Dhanishtha from 20:01; tithi Krishna-saptami; lagna Mesha 04:21, Vrishabha 04:29, Mithuna 05:56, Karka 08:20, Simha 11:18, Kanya 14:19, Tula 17:19, Vrischika 20:21

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Shravana (until 20:01) — bodily development (physical growth); Dhanishtha (from 20:01) — longevity (increased vitality); Monday — clear, bright complexion.

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

Sankranti at 09:40 — 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).
Monday: according to the Kalaprakashika, it is good for a haircut only during the waxing Moon.

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = +7

Avoid starting important matters: Sankranti day

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:21–20:01+2 Ravi Yoga 04:21–20:01+1 Anandadi: Siddhi 04:21–20:01+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:21–20:01+1 Yoga Shukla 04:21–13:42+1 Auspicious weekday0 Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 20:01–04:20 (15.05)0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:21–22:09 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Vishti (Bhadra) 04:21–10:27−1 Sankranti day

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

Panchanga at sunrise 04:21

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Anandadi: Utpata, Panchaka
Month	Vaishakha (amanta) · Jyeshtha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Parabhava (No. 40) · Shaka 1828 · Vikram 1963 more
Festivals	Kalashtami

At sunrise 04:20

Tithi	8Krishna-ashtami (Jaya, Vasus) · until 22:07 more
Nakshatra	Dhanishtha, pada 2 (movable, Vasu (kind) - 8 phenomena of nature, assistants of Indra, Mars) · until 20:37 more
Yoga	Brahma (“Brahma, sacred knowledge”, auspicious) · until 12:24 more
Karana	Balava (movable) · until 10:02 more
Vara	Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Vrishabha (Taurus), Moon: Makara (Capricorn)

Changes during the day

from 10:02	karana Kaulava
from 12:24	yoga Indra
from 20:37	nakshatra Shatabhisha
from 22:07	tithi Krishna-navami
from 22:07	karana Taitila

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:31
Sunrise	04:20
Noon	12:25
Sunset	20:32
End of twilight	21:22
Moonrise	02:05
Moonset	11:20
Day length	16 h 12 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise

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Festivals and periods

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, 20:32–22:05
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:20–22:07

Anandadi: Utpata 04:20–20:37 Anandadi: Mrityu 20:37–04:18 (16.05)

Agni Panchaka: 08:14–04:48 (20.05)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:17–03:48
Abhijit Muhurta	11:54–12:58
Vijaya Muhurta	15:08–16:13
Godhuli	20:32–20:48
Pradosha	20:32–22:05
Nishitha	00:10–00:41 (16.05)
Amrita Kalam	09:58–11:36

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	16:29–18:31
Yamaganda	08:23–10:24
Gulika Kalam	12:26–14:28
Dur Muhurta	07:34–08:39, 23:39–00:10 (16.05)
Varjyam	04:12–05:53 (16.05)

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 04:25–11:14, 14:15–20:32

Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Dhanishtha; tithi Krishna-ashtami; lagna Mesha 04:20, Vrishabha 04:25, Mithuna 05:53, Karka 08:17, Simha 11:14, Kanya 14:15, Tula 17:15, Vrischika 20:17

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Dhanishtha — longevity (increased vitality); Tuesday — harm to longevity.

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

Krishna-ashtami 04:20–20:32: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −3

+2 Yoga Brahma 04:20–12:24+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:20–20:370 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:20–22:07 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Ashtami 04:20–22:07−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Panchaka 08:14–04:18 (16.05)−3 Anandadi: Utpata 04:20–20:37

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

Panchanga at sunrise 04:20

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Vaidhriti, Krakacha Yoga
Month	Vaishakha (amanta) · Jyeshtha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Parabhava (No. 40) · Shaka 1828 · Vikram 1963 more

At sunrise 04:18

Tithi	9Krishna-navami (Rikta, Serpent (Naga)) · until 22:47 more
Nakshatra	Shatabhisha, pada 2 (movable, Varuna, Rahu) · until 21:55 more
Yoga	Indra (“Indra, lord”, auspicious) · until 11:42 more
Karana	Taitila (movable) · until 10:22 more
Vara	Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Vrishabha (Taurus), Moon: Kumbha (Aquarius)

Changes during the day

from 10:22	karana Gara
from 11:42	yoga Vaidhriti
from 21:55	nakshatra Purva-Bhadra
from 22:47	tithi Krishna-dashami
from 22:47	karana Vanija

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:29
Sunrise	04:18
Noon	12:25
Sunset	20:34
End of twilight	21:24
Moonrise	02:31
Moonset	12:33
Day length	16 h 16 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Shatabhisha (04:18–20:34) is good for sowing.

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Muhurta

Krakacha Yoga 04:18–22:47

Anandadi: Manasa 04:18–21:55 Anandadi: Padma 21:55–04:16 (17.05)

Agni Panchaka: 08:14 (15.05)–04:48 (20.05)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:16–03:47
Abhijit Muhurta	none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday
Vijaya Muhurta	15:09–16:14
Godhuli	20:34–20:50
Pradosha	20:34–22:07
Nishitha	00:10–00:40 (17.05)
Amrita Kalam	14:19–16:00

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	12:26–14:28
Yamaganda	06:20–08:22
Gulika Kalam	10:24–12:26
Dur Muhurta	11:53–12:59
Varjyam	04:12–05:53

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 Shatabhisha; tithi Krishna-navami; lagna Mesha 04:18, Vrishabha 04:21, Mithuna 05:49, Karka 08:13, Simha 11:10, Kanya 14:11, Tula 17:11, Vrischika 20:13

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Shatabhisha — gaining strength; Wednesday — favour of the authorities.

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

Krishna-navami 04:18–20:34: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Vaidhriti 11:42–20:34: auspicious undertakings, including haircuts, are avoided during this yoga (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −4

Avoid starting important matters: Vaidhriti

+2 Yoga Indra 04:18–11:42+1 Anandadi: Manasa 04:18–21:55+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:18–21:55+1 Auspicious weekday−1 Panchaka all day−2 Rikta tithi 04:18–22:47−3 Krakacha Yoga 04:18–22:47−3 Vaidhriti 11:42–04:16 (17.05)

Panchanga at sunrise 04:18

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Bhadra on earth, Vaidhriti
Month	Vaishakha (amanta) · Jyeshtha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Parabhava (No. 40) · Shaka 1828 · Vikram 1963 more

At sunrise 04:16

Tithi	10Krishna-dashami (Purna, Dharma) · until 00:04 (18.05) more
Nakshatra	Purva-Bhadra, pada 1 (fierce, Aja Ekapad - sunbeam or lightning strike, Jupiter) · until 23:48 more
Yoga	Vaidhriti (“without support, discord”, inauspicious) · until 11:30 more
Karana	Vanija (movable) · until 11:21 more
Vara	Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Vrishabha (Taurus), Moon: Kumbha (Aquarius)

Changes during the day

from 11:21	karana Vishti
from 11:30	yoga Vishkambha
from 23:48	nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra
from 00:04 (18.05)	tithi Krishna-ekadashi
from 00:04 (18.05)	karana Bava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:26
Sunrise	04:16
Noon	12:25
Sunset	20:36
End of twilight	21:26
Moonrise	02:53
Moonset	13:44
Day length	16 h 20 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Bhadra (04:16–20:36) is good for root crops.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 11:21–20:36: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:16–00:04 (18.05)

Anandadi: Chhatra 23:48–04:14 (18.05) Anandadi: Mudgara 04:16–23:48

Bhadra on earth: 11:21–00:04 (18.05); Bhadra Puchha 13:19–14:35; Bhadra Mukha 14:35–16:41
Agni Panchaka: 08:14 (15.05)–04:48 (20.05)
Gandanta (tithi): 23:38–00:30 (18.05)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:14–03:45
Abhijit Muhurta	11:53–12:59
Vijaya Muhurta	15:09–16:15
Godhuli	20:36–20:51
Pradosha	20:36–22:08
Nishitha	00:10–00:40 (18.05)
Amrita Kalam	15:10–16:54

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	14:29–16:31
Yamaganda	04:16–06:18
Gulika Kalam	08:21–10:23
Dur Muhurta	09:43–10:48, 16:15–17:20
Varjyam	04:49–06:32

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 throughout the daytime

Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Purva-Bhadra; tithi Krishna-dashami; lagna Mesha 04:16, Vrishabha 04:17, Mithuna 05:45, Karka 08:09, Simha 11:06, Kanya 14:07, Tula 17:08, Vrischika 20:09

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

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

Bhadra on earth 11:21–20:36: 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 04:16–11:30: auspicious undertakings, including haircuts, are avoided during this yoga (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −4

Avoid starting important matters: Bhadra on earth

+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:16–00:04 (18.05)+1 Auspicious weekday−1 Anandadi: Mudgara 04:16–23:48−1 Panchaka all day−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 04:16–23:48−1 Vaidhriti 04:16–11:30−3 Bhadra on earth 11:21–00:04 (18.05)

Panchanga at sunrise 04:16

Summary	Best day — Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Anandadi: Dhwaja
Month	Vaishakha (amanta) · Jyeshtha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Parabhava (No. 40) · Shaka 1828 · Vikram 1963 more
Festivals	Apara Ekadashi (Achala)

At sunrise 04:14

Tithi	11Krishna-ekadashi (Nanda, Rudra) · until 01:49 (19.05) more
Nakshatra	Uttara-Bhadra, pada 1 (fixed, Ahirbudhyana (Serpent of the Deep - Milky Way under the horizon), Saturn) · until 02:08 (19.05) more
Yoga	Vishkambha (“prop, bolt”, inauspicious) · until 11:44 more
Karana	Bava (movable) · until 12:53 more
Vara	Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Vrishabha (Taurus), Moon: Mina (Pisces)

Changes during the day

from 11:44	yoga Priti
from 12:53	karana Balava
from 01:49 (19.05)	tithi Krishna-dvadashi
from 01:49 (19.05)	karana Kaulava
from 02:08 (19.05)	nakshatra Revati

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:24
Sunrise	04:14
Noon	12:25
Sunset	20:38
End of twilight	21:28
Moonrise	03:11
Moonset	14:55
Day length	16 h 23 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

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 (04:14–20:38) 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 00:04–01:49 (19.05)
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Parana (breaking the fast): 14:05–17:22 (19.05)

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:14–01:49 (19.05) Amrita Siddhi Yoga 02:08–04:12 (19.05) Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 02:08–04:12 (19.05)

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 01:49–04:12 (19.05)

Anandadi: Dhwaja 04:14–02:08 (19.05) Anandadi: Shrivatsa 02:08–04:12 (19.05)

Agni Panchaka: 08:14 (15.05)–04:48 (20.05)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:13–03:44
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 (19.05)
Amrita Kalam	20:52–22:38

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	10:23–12:26
Yamaganda	16:32–18:35
Gulika Kalam	06:17–08:20
Dur Muhurta	07:31–08:36, 12:59–14:04
Varjyam	10:20–12:05

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 04:14–11:02, 14:03–20:05

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 04:14–11:02, 14:03–20:05
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	good 04:14–11:02, 14:03–20:05
Bathing, washing hair	good 04:14–11:02, 14:03–20:38

Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra; tithi Krishna-ekadashi; lagna Vrishabha 04:14, Mithuna 05:41, Karka 08:05, Simha 11:02, Kanya 14:03, Tula 17:04, Vrischika 20:05

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Uttara-Bhadra — a good life; Friday — universal respect.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Best day · score S = +5

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

+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:14–01:49 (19.05)+1 Anandadi: Dhwaja 04:14–02:08 (19.05)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:14–02:08 (19.05)+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Yoga Priti 11:44–04:12 (19.05)−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 04:14

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Anandadi: Prajapati, Auspicious nakshatra; cons: Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra), Panchaka
Month	Vaishakha (amanta) · Jyeshtha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Parabhava (No. 40) · Shaka 1828 · Vikram 1963 more

At sunrise 04:12

Tithi	12Krishna-dvadashi (Bhadra, Sun (Ravi)) · until 03:54 (20.05) more
Nakshatra	Revati, pada 1 (soft, Pushan (Prosperous), Mercury) · until 04:48 (20.05) more Gandamula
Yoga	Priti (“love, affection”, auspicious) · until 12:16 more
Karana	Kaulava (movable) · until 14:49 more
Vara	Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Vrishabha (Taurus), Moon: Mina (Pisces)

Changes during the day

from 12:16	yoga Ayushman
from 14:49	karana Taitila
from 03:54 (20.05)	tithi Krishna-trayodashi
from 03:54 (20.05)	karana Gara

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:22
Sunrise	04:12
Noon	12:25
Sunset	20:40
End of twilight	21:31
Moonrise	03:29
Moonset	16:03
Day length	16 h 27 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise

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 (04:12–20:40) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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Muhurta

Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) all day

Anandadi: Prajapati all day

Agni Panchaka: 08:14 (15.05)–04:48 (20.05)
Gandanta (nakshatra): 22:07–11:30 (20.05)
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Revati

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 (20.05)
Amrita Kalam	02:08–03:55 (20.05)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	08:19–10:23
Yamaganda	14:29–16:33
Gulika Kalam	04:12–06:16
Dur Muhurta	04:12–05:18, 05:18–06:24
Varjyam	15:28–17:15

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 04:12–10:58, 14:00–20:01

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 04:12–10:58, 14:00–20:01
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 04:12–10:58, 14:00–20:01
Bathing, washing hair	average 04:12–10:58, 14:00–20:40

Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Revati; tithi Krishna-dvadashi; lagna Vrishabha 04:12, Mithuna 05:37, Karka 08:01, Simha 10:58, Kanya 14:00, Tula 17:00, Vrischika 20:01

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Revati — increase in property; Saturday — decline of physical strength.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

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: Prajapati all day+1 Auspicious nakshatra all day+1 Yoga Priti 04:12–12:16−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Panchaka all day−3 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) all day

Panchanga at sunrise 04:12

Summary	Favourable day — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Anandadi: Ananda; auspicious time — after 11:30
Month	Vaishakha (amanta) · Jyeshtha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Parabhava (No. 40) · Shaka 1828 · Vikram 1963 more
Festivals	Pradosha Vrat

At sunrise 04:11

Tithi	13Krishna-trayodashi (Jaya, God of Love) · until 06:11 (21.05) more the tithi will also last until tomorrow’s sunrise (tryahasparsha)
Nakshatra	Revati, pada 4 (soft, Pushan (Prosperous), Mercury) · until 04:48 more Gandamula
Yoga	Ayushman (“long-lived”, auspicious) · until 13:01 more
Karana	Gara (movable) · until 17:01 more
Vara	Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Vrishabha (Taurus), Moon: Mina (Pisces)

Changes during the day

from 04:48	nakshatra Ashwini
from 13:01	yoga Saubhagya
from 17:01	karana Vanija

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:20
Sunrise	04:11
Noon	12:25
Sunset	20:41
End of twilight	21:33
Moonrise	03:46
Moonset	17:11
Day length	16 h 30 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 04:48

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, Revati (04:11–04:48) 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, 20:41–22:11
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Muhurta

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:48–04:09 (21.05)

Anandadi: Vardhamana 04:11–04:48 Anandadi: Ananda 04:48–04:09 (21.05)

Agni Panchaka: 08:14 (15.05)–04:48
Gandanta (nakshatra): 22:07 (19.05)–11:30
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Revati

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:11–03:41
Abhijit Muhurta	11:53–12:59
Vijaya Muhurta	15:11–16:17
Godhuli	20:41–20:56
Pradosha	20:41–22:11
Nishitha	00:10–00:40 (21.05)
Amrita Kalam	23:36–01:24 (21.05)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	18:38–20:41
Yamaganda	12:26–14:30
Gulika Kalam	16:34–18:38
Dur Muhurta	18:29–19:35
Varjyam	03:11–04:59 (21.05)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 04:11–10:55, 13:56–19:57

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 04:11–10:55, 13:56–19:57
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 04:11–10:55, 13:56–19:57
Bathing, washing hair	average 04:11–10:55, 13:56–20:41

Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Revati until 04:48, Ashwini from 04:48; tithi Krishna-trayodashi; lagna Vrishabha 04:11, Mithuna 05:33, Karka 07:57, Simha 10:55, Kanya 13:56, Tula 16:56, Vrischika 19:57

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Revati (until 04:48) — increase in property; Ashwini (from 04:48) — joy; Sunday — physical well-being.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Favourable day · score S = +3

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

Auspicious time begins after 11:30

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:48–04:09 (21.05)+1 Anandadi: Ananda 04:48–04:09 (21.05)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:11–04:48+1 Yoga Ayushman 04:11–13:010 Panchaka 04:11–04:48−1 Gandanta 04:11–11:30−2 Tryahasparsha

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

Panchanga at sunrise 04:11

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Anandadi: Chara, Auspicious nakshatra; cons: Krishna Chaturdashi, Vishti (Bhadra)
Month	Vaishakha (amanta) · Jyeshtha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Parabhava (No. 40) · Shaka 1828 · Vikram 1963 more
Festivals	Masik Shivaratri

At sunrise 04:09

Tithi	13Krishna-trayodashi (Jaya, God of Love) · until 06:11 more vriddhi: the same tithi also prevailed at yesterday’s sunrise
Nakshatra	Ashwini, pada 4 (light, Ashwini Kumara, Ketu) · until 07:40 more Gandamula
Yoga	Saubhagya (“good fortune, marital happiness”, auspicious) · until 13:54 more
Karana	Vanija (movable) · until 06:11 more
Vara	Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Vrishabha (Taurus), Moon: Mesha (Aries)

Changes during the day

from 06:11	tithi Krishna-chaturdashi
from 06:11	karana Vishti
from 07:40	nakshatra Bharani
from 13:54	yoga Shobhana
from 19:23	karana Shakuni

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:18
Sunrise	04:09
Noon	12:26
Sunset	20:43
End of twilight	21:35
Moonrise	04:04
Moonset	18:19
Day length	16 h 34 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 06:11	from 07:40

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Bharani (07:40–20:43) is good for root crops.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 06:11–19:23: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Shakuni 19:23–20:43: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it (it is suitable for sowing).
Krishna-chaturdashi 06:11–20:43: 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, 00:10–00:40 (22.05)
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Muhurta

Anandadi: Chara 07:40–04:07 (22.05) Anandadi: Rakshasa 04:09–07:40

Bhadra in heaven: 06:11–19:23; Bhadra Mukha 06:11–08:23; Bhadra Puchha 18:04–19:23
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Ashwini

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 (22.05)
Amrita Kalam	none on this day

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	06:13–08:18
Yamaganda	10:22–12:26
Gulika Kalam	14:30–16:35
Dur Muhurta	12:59–14:06, 16:18–17:24
Varjyam	03:11–04:59, 18:27–20:15

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 04:09–06:11

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 04:09–06:11
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 04:09–06:11
Bathing, washing hair	good 04:09–06:11

Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Ashwini until 07:40, Bharani from 07:40; tithi Krishna-trayodashi until 06:11, Krishna-chaturdashi from 06:11; lagna Vrishabha 04:09, Mithuna 05:29, Karka 07:53, Simha 10:51, Kanya 13:52, Tula 16:52, Vrischika 19:53

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Ashwini (until 07:40) — joy; Bharani (from 07:40) — facing death (dangers); Monday — clear, bright complexion.

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

Krishna-chaturdashi 06:11–20:43: 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).
Monday: according to the Kalaprakashika, it is good for a haircut only during the waxing Moon.

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = −2

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

+1 Anandadi: Chara 07:40–04:07 (22.05)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:09–07:40+1 Yoga Saubhagya 04:09–13:54+1 Auspicious weekday−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 07:40–04:07 (22.05)−1 Anandadi: Rakshasa 04:09–07:40−2 Vishti (Bhadra) 06:11–19:23−3 Krishna Chaturdashi 06:11–04:07 (22.05)

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

Panchanga at sunrise 04:09

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Krishna Chaturdashi, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
Month	Vaishakha (amanta) · Jyeshtha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Parabhava (No. 40) · Shaka 1828 · Vikram 1963 more
Festivals	Vat Savitri Vrat

At sunrise 04:07

Tithi	14Krishna-chaturdashi (Rikta, Kali) · until 08:35 more
Nakshatra	Bharani, pada 4 (fierce, Yama (Dharma-raja), Venus) · until 10:37 more
Yoga	Shobhana (“splendid, beautiful”, auspicious) · until 14:51 more
Karana	Shakuni (fixed, inauspicious) · until 08:35 more
Vara	Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Vrishabha (Taurus), Moon: Mesha (Aries)

Changes during the day

from 08:35	tithi Amavasya
from 08:35	karana Chatushpada
from 10:37	nakshatra Krittika
from 14:51	yoga Atiganda
from 21:48	karana Naga

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:16
Sunrise	04:07
Noon	12:26
Sunset	20:45
End of twilight	21:37
Moonrise	04:23
Moonset	19:26
Day length	16 h 37 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 08:35	from 10:37

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Bharani (04:07–10:37) is good for root crops.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Krittika (10:37–20:45) is good for root crops.
Shakuni 04:07–08:35: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it (it is suitable for sowing).
Chatushpada 08:35–20:45: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Krishna-chaturdashi 04:07–08:35: 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, 20:45–22:13
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Muhurta

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 10:37–04:06 (23.05)

Anandadi: Musala 04:07–10:37 Anandadi: Gada 10:37–04:06 (23.05)

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 (23.05)
Amrita Kalam	05:14–07:01

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	16:36–18:40
Yamaganda	08:17–10:21
Gulika Kalam	12:26–14:31
Dur Muhurta	07:27–08:33, 23:41–00:11 (23.05)
Varjyam	00:06–01:54 (23.05)

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 Tuesday; nakshatra Bharani until 10:37, Krittika from 10:37; tithi Krishna-chaturdashi until 08:35, Amavasya from 08:35; lagna Vrishabha 04:07, Mithuna 05:25, Karka 07:49, Simha 10:47, Kanya 13:48, Tula 16:48, Vrischika 19:49

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Bharani (until 10:37) — facing death (dangers); Krittika (from 10:37) — consumption (a wasting disease); Tuesday — harm to longevity.

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

Krishna-chaturdashi 04:07–08:35: a Rikta and Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Amavasya 08:35–20:45: 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 = −2

Avoid starting important matters: Krishna Chaturdashi

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 10:37–04:06 (23.05)+1 Yoga Shobhana 04:07–14:510 Yoga Atiganda 14:51–17:20−1 Anandadi: Musala 04:07–10:37−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 04:07–10:37−3 Krishna Chaturdashi 04:07–08:35

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

Panchanga at sunrise 04:07

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Amavasya, Samvartaka Yoga
Month	Vaishakha (amanta) · Jyeshtha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Parabhava (No. 40) · Shaka 1828 · Vikram 1963 more
Festivals	Shani Jayanti · Vaishakha Amavasya

At sunrise 04:06

Tithi	30Amavasya (Purna, Pitris (ancestors)) · until 11:00 more
Nakshatra	Krittika, pada 3 (mixed, Agni, Sun) · until 13:36 more
Yoga	Atiganda (“great danger”, inauspicious) · until 15:48 more
Karana	Naga (fixed, inauspicious) · until 11:00 more
Vara	Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Vrishabha (Taurus), Moon: Vrishabha (Taurus)

Changes during the day

from 11:00	tithi Shukla-pratipat
from 11:00	karana Kimstughna
from 13:36	nakshatra Rohini
from 15:48	yoga Sukarma
from 00:12 (24.05)	karana Bava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:14
Sunrise	04:06
Noon	12:26
Sunset	20:47
End of twilight	21:39
Moonrise	04:46
Moonset	20:31
Day length	16 h 40 min

Sky

New moon (Amavasya)	11:00

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 11:00	from 13:36

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Krittika (04:06–13:36) is good for root crops.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Rohini (13:36–20:47) is good for sowing.
Naga 04:06–11:00: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Kimstughna 11:00–20:47: 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 08:35 (22.05)–11:00
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 08:35 (22.05)–11:00
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 04:06–13:36 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day

Samvartaka Yoga 11:00–04:04 (24.05)

Anandadi: Siddhi 04:06–13:36 Anandadi: Shubha 13:36–04:04 (24.05)

Gandanta (tithi): 10:34–11:26

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:07–03:36
Abhijit Muhurta	none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday
Vijaya Muhurta	15:13–16:20
Godhuli	20:47–21:01
Pradosha	20:47–22:14
Nishitha	00:11–00:40 (24.05)
Amrita Kalam	10:54–12:42

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	12:26–14:31
Yamaganda	06:11–08:16
Gulika Kalam	10:21–12:26
Dur Muhurta	11:53–13:00
Varjyam	none on this day

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 13:36–20:47

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 13:36–20:47
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 13:36–20:47
Bathing, washing hair	average 04:06–10:43, 13:36–20:47

Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Krittika until 13:36, Rohini from 13:36; tithi Amavasya until 11:00, Shukla-pratipat from 11:00; lagna Vrishabha 04:06, Mithuna 05:21, Karka 07:45, Simha 10:43, Kanya 13:44, Tula 16:44, Vrischika 19:45

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Krittika (until 13:36) — consumption (a wasting disease); Rohini (from 13:36) — destruction of all misfortunes; Wednesday — favour of the authorities.

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

Amavasya 04:06–11:00: 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.
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.
Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = +1

Avoid starting important matters: Amavasya

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day+1 Anandadi: Siddhi 04:06–13:36+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 04:06–13:360 Auspicious nakshatra 13:36–04:04 (24.05)0 Yoga Sukarma 15:48–04:04 (24.05)−3 Amavasya 04:06–11:00−3 Samvartaka Yoga 11:00–04:04 (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 04:06

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Auspicious nakshatra, Yoga Sukarma; cons: Anandadi: Utpata
Month	Jyeshtha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Parabhava (No. 40) · Shaka 1828 · Vikram 1963 more
Festivals	Chandra Darshan

At sunrise 04:04

Tithi	1Shukla-pratipat (Nanda, Brahma) · until 13:22 more
Nakshatra	Rohini, pada 3 (fixed, Prajapati (Brahma - Creator), Moon) · until 16:31 more
Yoga	Sukarma (“good deed”, auspicious) · until 16:42 more
Karana	Bava (movable) · until 13:22 more
Vara	Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Vrishabha (Taurus), Moon: Vrishabha (Taurus)

Changes during the day

from 13:22	tithi Shukla-dvitya
from 13:22	karana Balava
from 16:31	nakshatra Mrigashirsha
from 16:42	yoga Dhriti
from 02:31 (25.05)	karana Kaulava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:12
Sunrise	04:04
Noon	12:26
Sunset	20:48
End of twilight	21:41
Moonrise	05:14
Moonset	21:34
Day length	16 h 43 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 13:22	from 16:31

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, Rohini (04:04–16:31) is good for sowing.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Mrigashirsha (16:31–20:48) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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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, 20:48–21:34
Crescent Moon above the horizon after sunset: 20:48–21:34

Muhurta

Anandadi: Utpata 04:04–16:31 Anandadi: Mrityu 16:31–04:03 (25.05)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:06–03:35
Abhijit Muhurta	11:53–13:00
Vijaya Muhurta	15:14–16:21
Godhuli	20:48–21:03
Pradosha	20:48–22:15
Nishitha	00:11–00:40 (25.05)
Amrita Kalam	12:56–14:43

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	14:32–16:37
Yamaganda	04:04–06:10
Gulika Kalam	08:15–10:21
Dur Muhurta	09:39–10:46, 16:21–17:27
Varjyam	07:32–09:20, 22:46–00:33 (25.05)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 13:40–19:41

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

Cutting hair, shaving	good 13:40–19:41
Cutting fingernails	good 13:40–19:41
Cutting toenails	average throughout the daytime
Bathing, washing hair	good 13:40–20:48

Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Rohini until 16:31, Mrigashirsha from 16:31; tithi Shukla-pratipat until 13:22, Shukla-dvitya from 13:22; lagna Vrishabha 04:04, Mithuna 05:17, Karka 07:41, Simha 10:39, Kanya 13:40, Tula 16:40, Vrischika 19:41

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Rohini (until 16:31) — destruction of all misfortunes; Mrigashirsha (from 16:31) — abundance (well-being, prosperity); Thursday — success.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = 0

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

+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:04–16:31+1 Yoga Sukarma 04:04–16:42+1 Auspicious weekday0 Auspicious tithi 13:22–04:03 (25.05)−3 Anandadi: Utpata 04:04–16:31

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	Favourable day — Anandadi: Manasa, Auspicious nakshatra; auspicious time — after 15:38; auspicious time — until 17:31
Month	Jyeshtha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Parabhava (No. 40) · Shaka 1828 · Vikram 1963 more

At sunrise 04:03

Tithi	2Shukla-dvitya (Bhadra, Vidhatr) · until 15:38 more
Nakshatra	Mrigashirsha, pada 2 (soft, Soma (Chandra, Moon), Mars) · until 19:19 more
Yoga	Dhriti (“steadfastness, firmness”, auspicious) · until 17:31 more
Karana	Kaulava (movable) · until 15:38 more
Vara	Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Vrishabha (Taurus), Moon: Vrishabha (Taurus)

Changes during the day

from 15:38	tithi Shukla-tritya
from 15:38	karana Taitila
from 17:31	yoga Shula
from 19:19	nakshatra Ardra

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:10
Sunrise	04:03
Noon	12:26
Sunset	20:50
End of twilight	21:43
Moonrise	05:47
Moonset	22:31
Day length	16 h 46 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 15:38	from 19:19

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Mrigashirsha (04:03–19:19) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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Muhurta

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:03–15:38

Anandadi: Manasa 04:03–19:19 Anandadi: Padma 19:19–04:01 (26.05)

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 (26.05)
Amrita Kalam	09:29–11:17

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	10:20–12:26
Yamaganda	16:38–18:44
Gulika Kalam	06:09–08:15
Dur Muhurta	07:24–08:31, 13:00–14:07
Varjyam	none on this day

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 04:03–10:35, 13:36–19:19

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	good 04:03–10:35, 13:36–19:19
Cutting fingernails	good 04:03–10:35, 13:36–19:19
Cutting toenails	good 15:38–19:19
Bathing, washing hair	good 04:03–10:35, 13:36–20:50

Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Mrigashirsha until 19:19, Ardra from 19:19; tithi Shukla-dvitya until 15:38, Shukla-tritya from 15:38; lagna Vrishabha 04:03, Mithuna 05:13, Karka 07:37, Simha 10:35, Kanya 13:36, Tula 16:36, Vrischika 19:37

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Mrigashirsha (until 19:19) — abundance (well-being, prosperity); Ardra (from 19:19) — sadness; Friday — universal respect.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Favourable day · score S = +3

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

Auspicious time begins after 15:38

Auspicious time ends by 17:31

+1 Anandadi: Manasa 04:03–19:19+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:03–19:19+1 Yoga Dhriti 04:03–17:31+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 04:03–15:380 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 19:19–04:01 (26.05)0 Yoga Shula 17:31–19:34−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:03–15:38

Panchanga at sunrise 04:03

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Auspicious tithi; cons: Fierce or sharp nakshatra, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
Month	Jyeshtha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Parabhava (No. 40) · Shaka 1828 · Vikram 1963 more

At sunrise 04:01

Tithi	3Shukla-tritya (Jaya, Vishnu) · until 17:41 more
Nakshatra	Ardra, pada 2 (sharp, Rudra (Roaring, angry image of Shiva), Rahu) · until 21:55 more
Yoga	Shula (“spear, sharp pain”, inauspicious) · until 18:10 more
Karana	Taitila (movable) · until 04:41 more
Vara	Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Vrishabha (Taurus), Moon: Mithuna (Gemini)

Changes during the day

from 04:41	karana Gara
from 17:41	tithi Shukla-chaturti
from 17:41	karana Vanija
from 18:10	yoga Ganda
from 21:55	nakshatra Punarvasu

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:08
Sunrise	04:01
Noon	12:26
Sunset	20:51
End of twilight	21:45
Moonrise	06:29
Moonset	23:22
Day length	16 h 50 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 17:41

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Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 17:41–04:00 (27.05) Ravi Yoga 21:55–04:00 (27.05)

Anandadi: Chhatra 21:55–04:00 (27.05) Anandadi: Mudgara 04:01–21:55

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 (27.05)
Amrita Kalam	10:50–12:36

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	08:14–10:20
Yamaganda	14:33–16:39
Gulika Kalam	04:01–06:08
Dur Muhurta	04:01–05:09, 05:09–06:16
Varjyam	04:37–06:24

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 04:01–10:31, 13:32–17:41

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 04:01–10:31, 13:32–17:41
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 04:01–10:31, 13:32–17:41
Bathing, washing hair	average throughout the daytime

Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Ardra; tithi Shukla-tritya until 17:41, Shukla-chaturti from 17:41; lagna Vrishabha 04:01, Mithuna 05:09, Karka 07:33, Simha 10:31, Kanya 13:32, Tula 16:32, Vrischika 19:33

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Ardra — sadness; Saturday — decline of physical strength.

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

Shukla-chaturti 17:41–20:51: 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.

+1 Auspicious tithi 04:01–17:410 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 17:41–04:00 (27.05)0 Yoga Ganda 18:10–20:360 Surya Dagdha tithi 17:41–04:00 (27.05)0 Rikta tithi 17:41–04:00 (27.05)−1 Anandadi: Mudgara 04:01–21:55−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 04:01–21:55

Panchanga at sunrise 04:01

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Ravi Yoga, Anandadi: Dhwaja; cons: Vishti (Bhadra), Rikta tithi
Month	Jyeshtha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Parabhava (No. 40) · Shaka 1828 · Vikram 1963 more
Festivals	Vinayaka Chaturthi

At sunrise 04:00

Tithi	4Shukla-chaturti (Rikta, Yama) · until 19:25 more
Nakshatra	Punarvasu, pada 1 (movable, Aditi, Jupiter) · until 00:11 (28.05) more
Yoga	Ganda (“danger, knot”, inauspicious) · until 18:34 more
Karana	Vanija (movable) · until 06:35 more
Vara	Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Vrishabha (Taurus), Moon: Mithuna (Gemini)

Changes during the day

from 06:35	karana Vishti
from 18:34	yoga Vriddhi
from 19:25	tithi Shukla-panchami
from 19:25	karana Bava
from 00:11 (28.05)	nakshatra Pushya

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:06
Sunrise	04:00
Noon	12:26
Sunset	20:53
End of twilight	21:47
Moonrise	07:19
Moonset	none
Day length	16 h 52 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 19:25

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, Punarvasu (04:00–20:53) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 06:35–19:25: 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), 10:45–14:08
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 04:00–00:11 (28.05) Ravi Pushya Yoga 00:11–03:59 (28.05) Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 00:11–03:59 (28.05)

Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:00–19:25

Anandadi: Dhwaja 04:00–00:11 (28.05) Anandadi: Shrivatsa 00:11–03:59 (28.05)

Bhadra in heaven: 06:35–17:39; Bhadra Mukha 06:33–08:41
Bhadra on earth: 17:39–19:25; Bhadra Puchha 18:08–19:25
Surya Dagdha tithi: Shukla-chaturti

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 (28.05)
Amrita Kalam	21:34–23:19

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	18:46–20:53
Yamaganda	12:27–14:33
Gulika Kalam	16:40–18:46
Dur Muhurta	18:38–19:45
Varjyam	11:03–12:48

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 19:25–20:53

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 19:25–20:53
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 19:25–20:53
Bathing, washing hair	average 19:25–20:53

Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Punarvasu; tithi Shukla-chaturti until 19:25, Shukla-panchami from 19:25; lagna Vrishabha 04:00, Mithuna 05:05, Karka 07:29, Simha 10:27, Kanya 13:28, Tula 16:28, Vrischika 19:30

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Punarvasu — strength of spirit (bravery, resilience); Sunday — physical well-being.

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

Shukla-chaturti 04:00–19:25: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Bhadra on earth 17:39–19:25: no shaving or haircuts during Vishti Karana (according to the Muhurta Chintamani, Bhadra does harm when it is on earth; in heaven and in the netherworld its influence on earth is weak).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = −1

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

+2 Ravi Yoga 04:00–00:11 (28.05)+1 Anandadi: Dhwaja 04:00–00:11 (28.05)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:00–00:11 (28.05)0 Yoga Vriddhi 18:34–03:59 (28.05)0 Auspicious tithi 19:25–03:59 (28.05)0 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:00–19:25 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Surya Dagdha tithi 04:00–19:25−2 Rikta tithi 04:00–19:25−2 Vishti (Bhadra) 06:35–17:39

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	Best day — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Pushya
Month	Jyeshtha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Parabhava (No. 40) · Shaka 1828 · Vikram 1963 more
Festivals	Skanda Shashti

At sunrise 03:59

Tithi	5Shukla-panchami (Purna, Soma) · until 20:44 more
Nakshatra	Pushya, pada 1 (light, Brhaspati, Saturn) · until 02:02 (29.05) more
Yoga	Vriddhi (“growth, increase”, auspicious) · until 18:40 more
Karana	Bava (movable) · until 08:08 more
Vara	Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Vrishabha (Taurus), Moon: Karka (Cancer)

Changes during the day

from 08:08	karana Balava
from 18:40	yoga Dhruva
from 20:44	tithi Shukla-shashti
from 20:44	karana Kaulava
from 02:02 (29.05)	nakshatra Ashlesha

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:04
Sunrise	03:59
Noon	12:26
Sunset	20:55
End of twilight	21:49
Moonrise	08:17
Moonset	00:05
Day length	16 h 55 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 20:44

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Pushya (03:59–20:55) 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: the tithi begins between sunrise and sunset, 20:44–03:57 (29.05)
the tithi begins between sunrise and sunset

Muhurta

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 03:59–02:02 (29.05) Ravi Yoga 02:02–03:57 (29.05)

Hutashana Yoga 20:44–03:57 (29.05) Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 20:44–03:57 (29.05)

Anandadi: Prajapati 03:59–02:02 (29.05) Anandadi: Saumya 02:02–03:57 (29.05)

Gandanta (tithi): 20:18–21:08

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 (29.05)
Amrita Kalam	19:08–20:52

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	06:06–08:13
Yamaganda	10:20–12:27
Gulika Kalam	14:34–16:41
Dur Muhurta	13:00–14:08, 16:24–17:31
Varjyam	08:48–10:31

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 03:59–10:23, 13:24–19:26

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

Cutting hair, shaving	good 03:59–10:23, 13:24–19:26
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	good 03:59–10:23, 13:24–19:26
Bathing, washing hair	good 03:59–10:23, 13:24–20:44

Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Pushya; tithi Shukla-panchami until 20:44, Shukla-shashti from 20:44; lagna Vrishabha 03:59, Mithuna 05:01, Karka 07:25, Simha 10:23, Kanya 13:24, Tula 16:24, Vrischika 19:26

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Best day · score S = +9

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

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 03:59–02:02 (29.05)+2 Pushya 03:59–02:02 (29.05)+1 Anandadi: Prajapati 03:59–02:02 (29.05)+1 Yoga Vriddhi 03:59–18:40+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 03:59–20:440 Hutashana Yoga 20:44–03:57 (29.05) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 20:44–03:57 (29.05) (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 03:59

Summary	Best day — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Ravi Yoga; auspicious time — until 18:20
Month	Jyeshtha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Parabhava (No. 40) · Shaka 1828 · Vikram 1963 more

At sunrise 03:57

Tithi	6Shukla-shashti (Nanda, Kartikeya) · until 21:29 more
Nakshatra	Ashlesha, pada 1 (sharp, Naga - the lord of snakes (Sharpa), Mercury) · until 03:19 (30.05) more Gandamula
Yoga	Dhruva (“fixed, constant (the Pole Star)”, auspicious) · until 18:20 more
Karana	Kaulava (movable) · until 09:11 more
Vara	Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Vrishabha (Taurus), Moon: Karka (Cancer)

Changes during the day

from 09:11	karana Taitila
from 18:20	yoga Vyaghata
from 21:29	tithi Shukla-saptami
from 21:29	karana Gara
from 03:19 (30.05)	nakshatra Magha

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:03
Sunrise	03:57
Noon	12:26
Sunset	20:56
End of twilight	21:51
Moonrise	09:23
Moonset	00:41
Day length	16 h 58 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise

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Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 03:57–03:19 (30.05) Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 03:57–03:19 (30.05)

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:57–21:29 Hutashana Yoga 21:29–03:56 (30.05) Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 21:29–03:56 (30.05)

Anandadi: Ananda 03:57–03:19 (30.05) Anandadi: Kaladanda 03:19–03:56 (30.05)

Gandanta (nakshatra): 21:03–09:32 (30.05)
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Ashlesha

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 (30.05)
Amrita Kalam	01:38–03:19 (30.05)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	16:41–18:49
Yamaganda	08:12–10:19
Gulika Kalam	12:27–14:34
Dur Muhurta	07:21–08:29, 23:44–00:12 (30.05)
Varjyam	15:31–17:12

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 Tuesday; nakshatra Ashlesha; tithi Shukla-shashti; lagna Vrishabha 03:57, Mithuna 04:58, Karka 07:21, Simha 10:19, Kanya 13:20, Tula 16:20, Vrischika 19:22

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Ashlesha — physical affliction (suffering); Tuesday — harm to longevity.

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 18:20

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 03:57–03:19 (30.05)+2 Ravi Yoga 03:57–03:19 (30.05)+1 Anandadi: Ananda 03:57–03:19 (30.05)+1 Yoga Dhruva 03:57–18:200 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:57–21:29 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Yoga Vyaghata 18:20–21:49−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 03:57–03:19 (30.05)

Panchanga at sunrise 03:57

Summary	Favourable day — Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Anandadi: Chara; auspicious time — after 09:32
Month	Jyeshtha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Parabhava (No. 40) · Shaka 1828 · Vikram 1963 more

At sunrise 03:56

Tithi	7Shukla-saptami (Bhadra, Indra) · until 21:36 more
Nakshatra	Magha, pada 1 (fierce, Pitris or Pitars - ancestors of the clan, forefathers, Ketu) · until 03:56 (31.05) more Gandamula
Yoga	Vyaghata (“crushing blow”, inauspicious) · until 17:30 more
Karana	Gara (movable) · until 09:38 more
Vara	Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Vrishabha (Taurus), Moon: Simha (Leo)

Changes during the day

from 09:38	karana Vanija
from 17:30	yoga Harshana
from 21:36	tithi Shukla-ashtami
from 21:36	karana Vishti

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:01
Sunrise	03:56
Noon	12:26
Sunset	20:57
End of twilight	21:53
Moonrise	10:35
Moonset	01:11
Day length	17 h 01 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

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 (03:56–20:57) is good for sowing, for root crops.

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Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:56–21:36

Hutashana Yoga 21:36–03:55 (31.05) Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 21:36–03:55 (31.05)

Anandadi: Chara all day

Bhadra on earth: 21:36–09:23 (31.05); Bhadra Puchha 23:21–00:31 (31.05); Bhadra Mukha 00:31–02:28 (31.05)
Gandanta (nakshatra): 21:03 (29.05)–09:32
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Magha

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:00–03:28
Abhijit Muhurta	none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday
Vijaya Muhurta	15:17–16:25
Godhuli	20:57–21:11
Pradosha	20:57–22:21
Nishitha	00:12–00:40 (31.05)
Amrita Kalam	01:29–03:07 (31.05)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	12:27–14:35
Yamaganda	06:04–08:12
Gulika Kalam	10:19–12:27
Dur Muhurta	11:53–13:01
Varjyam	15:38–17:16

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average throughout the daytime

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

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

Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Magha; tithi Shukla-saptami; lagna Vrishabha 03:56, Mithuna 04:54, Karka 07:18, Simha 10:15, Kanya 13:16, Tula 16:16, Vrischika 19:18

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Magha — loss of property; Wednesday — favour of the authorities.

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

Favourable day · score S = +3

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

Auspicious time begins after 09:32

+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:56–21:36+1 Anandadi: Chara all day+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 03:56–21:360 Yoga Harshana 17:30–03:55 (31.05)−1 Gandanta 03:56–09:32−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra all day

Panchanga at sunrise 03:56

Summary	Unfavourable day — many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower), Krakacha Yoga
Month	Jyeshtha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Parabhava (No. 40) · Shaka 1828 · Vikram 1963 more
Festivals	Masik Durgashtami

At sunrise 03:55

Tithi	8Shukla-ashtami (Jaya, Vasus) · until 20:59 more
Nakshatra	Magha, pada 4 (fierce, Pitris or Pitars - ancestors of the clan, forefathers, Ketu) · until 03:56 more Gandamula
Yoga	Harshana (“delighting”, auspicious) · until 16:06 more
Karana	Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 09:23 more
Vara	Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Vrishabha (Taurus), Moon: Simha (Leo)

Changes during the day

from 03:56	nakshatra Purva-Phalguni
from 09:23	karana Bava
from 16:06	yoga Vajra
from 20:59	tithi Shukla-navami
from 20:59	karana Balava
from 03:50 (01.06)	nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni

Sun and Moon

Dawn	02:59
Sunrise	03:55
Noon	12:26
Sunset	20:59
End of twilight	21:55
Moonrise	11:50
Moonset	01:36
Day length	17 h 03 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 03:56	from 20:59

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 (03:55–03:56) is good for sowing, for root crops.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Phalguni (03:56–20:59) is good for root crops.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 03:55–09:23: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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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 21:36 (30.05)–20:59
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 03:50–03:54 (01.06)

Krakacha Yoga 03:55–20:59 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:55–20:59 Hutashana Yoga 20:59–03:54 (01.06) Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 20:59–03:54 (01.06) Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 03:50–03:54 (01.06)

Anandadi: Matanga 03:50–03:54 (01.06) Anandadi: Musala 03:55–03:56 Anandadi: Gada 03:56–03:50 (01.06)

Bhadra on earth: 21:36 (30.05)–09:23; Bhadra Puchha 23:21 (30.05)–00:31; Bhadra Mukha 00:31–02:28
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Magha

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	02:59–03:27
Abhijit Muhurta	11:53–13:01
Vijaya Muhurta	15:18–16:26
Godhuli	20:59–21:13
Pradosha	20:59–22:22
Nishitha	00:13–00:40 (01.06)
Amrita Kalam	21:28–23:03

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	14:35–16:43
Yamaganda	03:55–06:03
Gulika Kalam	08:11–10:19
Dur Muhurta	09:36–10:45, 16:26–17:34
Varjyam	11:54–13:30

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 03:55–10:11, 13:12–20:59

Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Magha until 03:56, Purva-Phalguni from 03:56; tithi Shukla-ashtami until 20:59, Shukla-navami from 20:59; lagna Vrishabha 03:55, Mithuna 04:50, Karka 07:14, Simha 10:11, Kanya 13:12, Tula 16:12, Vrischika 19:14

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Magha (until 03:56) — loss of property; Purva-Phalguni (from 03:56) — ill health; Thursday — success.

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

Shukla-ashtami 03:55–20:59: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Shukla-navami 20:59–20:59: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Bhadra on earth 03:55–09:23: 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

Unfavourable day · score S = −7

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

+1 Yoga Harshana 03:55–16:06+1 Auspicious weekday0 Hutashana Yoga 20:59–03:54 (01.06)0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 20:59–03:54 (01.06)0 Yoga Vajra 16:06–17:12−1 Bhadra on earth 03:55–09:23−1 Ashtami 03:55–20:59−1 Anandadi: Gada 03:56–03:50 (01.06)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 03:55–03:56−2 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:55–20:59−3 Krakacha Yoga 03:55–20:59

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

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.

Parabhava (No. 40 of 60, “defeat, decline”) — A year of defeat: losses and setbacks for the proud; a time for humility, caution and spiritual work.
Northern samvatsara: Pingala (No. 51)
Shaka Samvat 1828 · Vikram Samvat 1963 · Kali Yuga 5007
Next year — Plavanga, from the new moon before Ugadi (the start of Chaitra) 12.04.1907
In South India (Shaka Samvat, lunar reckoning) the years of the 60-year cycle follow one another without a break, and the name of the year changes at Ugadi — at the start of Chaitra, on the first tithi of the bright half.

Shukla-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.

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

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.

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.

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).

Shukla-ashtami
tillage and sowing are forbidden

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

Pushya
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Ashlesha
−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.

Shukla-saptami
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-ashtami
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

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.

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

Bava (movable)
Deity: Indra
Auspicious: good for any benevolent and lasting work, building up health and strength, undertakings meant to grow.
A karana is half a tithi; there are 60 of them in a lunar month.

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

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

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.

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.

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: 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.

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.

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.

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

Shukla-navami
−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.

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.

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

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.

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

Kaulava (movable)
Deity: Mitra
Auspicious: friendship, love, matchmaking and alliances, reconciliation, jewellery.
A karana is half a tithi; there are 60 of them in a lunar month.

Guru vara — Jupiter Day
Lord: Jupiter
The time of Jupiter's action is considered the most favorable for all worldly and spiritual affairs not related to coercion or anger. You can begin spiritual practices, good deeds, study of philosophy, Doctrine, various sciences.

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

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

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

Shukla-dashami
any undertakings

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.

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

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

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

Magha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-dashami
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

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

Shukla-dashami
any undertakings

Shukla-ekadashi
pruning and weeding

nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni
Planting and sowing are allowed.

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: 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.

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.

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

Purva-Phalguni
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Uttara-Phalguni
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-ekadashi
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

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

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

Uttara-Phalguni (12)
Meaning: Following red
Symbol: Half of the bed under the feet (foot)
Deity: Aryaman (Lord of Hospitality)
Type: fixed (dhruva, sthira) — For what is firm and lasting: laying house foundations, housewarming, planting, weddings, taking office, long-term projects.
Vimshottari lord: Sun
Shakti: accumulate and prosper through alliances

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

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

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

nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni
Planting and sowing are allowed.

Shukla-ekadashi
pruning and weeding

Shukla-dvadashi
neutral

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

Tripushkar Yoga
A coincidence of the weekday (Sun, Tue or Sat), a Bhadra tithi (2, 7 or 12) and a “tripada” nakshatra (Krittika, Punarvasu, Uttara Phalguni, Vishakha, Uttara Ashadha, Purva Bhadrapada). The result of whatever is begun repeats three times: good for purchases and investments, bad for losses, loans, surgery and funerals.

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.

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.

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 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

Hasta
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-dvadashi
0 — does not affect the haircut rating

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.

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.

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

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

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

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.

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

Shukla-triodashi
no pruning or felling

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

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

Anandadi: 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.

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.

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.

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

Chitra
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-triodashi
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

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)

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.

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

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

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

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

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

Swati
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-chaturdashi
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Vyatipata
The nitya yoga of “calamity” is in force for most of the day: worldly undertakings are postponed, but the day is good for holy baths, dana, japa and ancestor rites.

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

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

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.

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

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

Purnima
sowing seeds, any undertakings

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

Krishna-pratipat
digging, plowing, planting trees

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.

Vishakha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Purnima
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-pratipat
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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.

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)

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

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

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.

Samvartaka Yoga
The yoga of the “destruction of the world”: Sunday with the 7th tithi or Wednesday with the 1st. One of the worst yogas: auspicious activities are postponed.

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.

Anuradha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-dvitya
−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.

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.

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)

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 Jyestha
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

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.

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

Jyestha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-tritya
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shiva (20) — “auspicious, benevolent”
Auspicious: spiritual practice, mantras, worship, study with a teacher.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

Krishna-tritya (3, waning Moon)
Group: Jaya. Deity: Vishnu.
Vishnu rules the third day of the waning moon. It is a good time for cutting hair, nails, shaving and other cosmetic procedures. You can start any important business.

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

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.

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

Krishna-tritya
any undertakings

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

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.

Mula
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-chaturti
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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.

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

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

Krishna-panchami
any undertakings

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.

Purva-Ashadha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-panchami
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

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.

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

nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha
Planting and sowing are allowed.

Krishna-shashti
plowing 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: 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.

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.

Uttara-Ashadha
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shravana
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-shashti
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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

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

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.

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.

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

Krishna-saptami
soaking seeds is allowed, digging the ground

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).

Dhanishtha
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-saptami
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

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.

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.

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.

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 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-ashtami
tillage and sowing are forbidden

Agni Panchaka
Began on a Tuesday: danger of fire — construction is not started and work with fire and machinery is avoided; suitable for legal matters.
The Moon in Kumbha or Mina (from the middle of Dhanishtha to the end of Revati). During these five nakshatras people do not travel south, gather firewood or grass, lay a roof or build a bed; cremation is performed with a special rite.

Krishna-ashtami
0 — does not affect the haircut rating

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

Krishna-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.

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.

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.

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 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

Shatabhisha
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-navami
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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-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.

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

Krishna-dashami
any undertakings

Purva-Bhadra
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-dashami
0 — does not affect the haircut rating

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

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.

Uttara-Bhadra
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-ekadashi
0 — does not affect the haircut rating

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.

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)

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 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

Revati
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-dvadashi
0 — does not affect the haircut rating

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.

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.

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

Krishna-trayodashi
no pruning or felling

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

Ashwini
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-trayodashi
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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

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.

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 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

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

Bharani
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-chaturdashi
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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.

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.

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

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

Krittika
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Amavasya
−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 (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

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.

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 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

nakshatra Rohini
Planting and sowing are allowed.

Rohini
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-pratipat
−1 — unfavourable 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.

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

Jyeshtha (Vedic name Shukra) — The hottest month, a time to honour water and the Ganga: Ganga Dussehra, Nirjala Ekadashi, Vat Purnima.
Patron: Trivikrama; Aditya — Mitra. Full moon in nakshatra Jyeshtha. Ritu: Grishma.

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)

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 Rohini
Planting and sowing are allowed.

Shukla-pratipat
digging, plowing, planting trees

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

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

Mrigashirsha
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-dvitya
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

Mrigashirsha (5)
Meaning: Deer head (alt. searching star)
Symbol: Deer head
Deity: Soma (Chandra, Moon)
Type: soft (mridu, maitra) — For arts and music, friendship and love, new clothes and jewellery, weddings and festivals.
Vimshottari lord: Mars
Shakti: give realization (attractiveness, shaping)

Dhriti (8) — “steadfastness, firmness”
Auspicious: lasting and long-term matters, laying foundations and building, vows.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

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 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

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

Ardra
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-tritya
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

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)

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

Shukla-tritya
any undertakings

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

Shukla-chaturti
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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.

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

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

Shukla-panchami
do not fell trees, any undertakings

Ravi Pushya Yoga
A Sunday when the Moon is in Pushya. Very favourable for purchases, preparing medicines and medical treatment, beginning studies and mantra practice.

Punarvasu
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-panchami
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

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

Shukla-panchami
do not fell trees, any undertakings

Shukla-shashti
plowing the ground

Shukla-shashti
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-shashti (6, waxing Moon)
Group: Nanda. Deity: Kartikeya.
Kartikeya presides on the sixth lunar day, favoring coronations (taking office), establishing new friendships, celebrating holidays and performances.

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