Panchanga Calendar

May 2002

SamvatsaraChitrabhanu (16)MonthChaitra → Vaishakha from 13.05RituVasantaAyanaUttarayanaPlace55°45′ N 37°35′ E, UTC+3 changeAyanamsaLahiri

May 2002 falls, in the lunar calendar (amanta), within the months Chaitra (until 12.05), Vaishakha (from 13.05). Major festivals: 15.05 Akshaya Tritiya; 24.05 Narasimha Jayanti; 26.05 Buddha Purnima (Vesak). 26.05 — lunar eclipse, penumbral (not visible here).

Mon

Tue

Wed

Thu

Fri

Sat

Sun

1Mul5

2PAsh6

3UAsh7after 08:56

4Shra8until 17:17

5Dhan9

6Shat10until 06:11

7PBh11

8UBh11Varuthini Ekadashi

9UBh12Pradosha

10Rev13Masik Shivaratri

11Ashw14

12Bhar30Amavasya

13Krit1after 13:30

14Roh2until 14:45

15Mrig3Akshaya Tritiya

16Ard4Vinayaka Chaturthi

17Pun5after 15:55

18Push6

19Ashl7Ganga Saptami

20Mag8Sita Navami

21PPh9

22UPh10Mohini Ekadashi

23Has12Ekadashi Vaish.

24Chit13Narasimha Jayanti

25Vish14

26Anu15Buddha Purnima

27Jye1Narada Jayanti

28Mul2

29PAsh3Sankashti

30UAsh4

31Shra5

Day ratingBest daysFavourableOrdinaryAvoid new venturesUnfavourable

Markersafter / until HH:MM

Moon5Waxing Moon5Waning Moon15Purnima30Amavasya

Nakshatra typesfixedsoftlightmovablesharpfiercemixed

Icons this month (23)

KalashtamiEkadashiPradoshaAmrita Siddhi YogaShivaratriday of Amavasya (ancestor rites)Chandra DarshanParshuram JayantiDwipushkar YogaAkshaya TritiyaSankrantiVinayaka ChaturthiShankara JayantiSkanda ShashtiGanga SaptamiSita NavamiGoddess (Durga, Kali)Narasimha JayantiLunar eclipse, penumbralBuddha Purnimaday of Purnima (full moon fast and puja)Narada JayantiSankashti

How to read the calendar

Cell colour — the day’s rating for new undertakings: maroon — best days, green — favourable, light — ordinary, grey — avoid starting important matters, pink — unfavourable. The circle shows the tithi number at sunrise (outlined — waxing Moon, filled — waning); top right — the nakshatra at sunrise and its type icon. Click a day to open the full panchanga of the day.

Best days

4.05 Sat — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Yoga Shubha, Anandadi: Sthira until 17:17
Shravana (movable): for journeys and moving house, buying vehicles, gardening, quick and temporary changes.
9.05 Thu — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Anandadi: Mitra, Auspicious nakshatra
Uttara-Bhadra (fixed): for what is firm and lasting: laying house foundations, housewarming, planting, weddings, taking office, long-term projects.
13.05 Mon — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Anandadi: Sthira, Yoga Shobhana after 13:30
Rohini (fixed): for what is firm and lasting: laying house foundations, housewarming, planting, weddings, taking office, long-term projects.
15.05 Wed — Swayam Siddha Muhurta, Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Anandadi: Amrita
Mrigashirsha (soft): for arts and music, friendship and love, new clothes and jewellery, weddings and festivals.
17.05 Fri — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Auspicious nakshatra, Auspicious weekday after 15:55
Pushya (light): for quick matters: trade, healing, study, travel, purchases and starting a business.

Festivals

4.05 Sat Kalashtami
8.05 Wed Varuthini Ekadashi
9.05 Thu Pradosha Vrat
10.05 Fri Masik Shivaratri
12.05 Sun Chaitra Amavasya
13.05 Mon Chandra Darshan
14.05 Tue Parashurama Jayanti
15.05 Wed Akshaya Tritiya
15.05 Wed Vrishabha Sankranti
16.05 Thu Vinayaka Chaturthi
17.05 Fri Shankaracharya Jayanti
17.05 Fri Skanda Shashti
19.05 Sun Ganga Saptami
20.05 Mon Sita Navami (Janaki Jayanti)
20.05 Mon Masik Durgashtami
22.05 Wed Mohini Ekadashi
23.05 Thu Mohini Ekadashi — Vaishnava fast
23.05 Thu Pradosha Vrat
24.05 Fri Narasimha Jayanti
26.05 Sun Buddha Purnima (Vesak)
26.05 Sun Vaishakha Purnima
27.05 Mon Narada Jayanti
29.05 Wed Sankashti Chaturthi (Ekadanta)

Special muhurta yogas

3.05 Fri Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 15:12–04:40 (04.05)
4.05 Sat Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:40–17:17
7.05 Tue Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 01:44–04:32 (08.05)
9.05 Thu Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:39–04:28 (10.05)
10.05 Fri Amrita Siddhi Yoga 04:28–07:22
10.05 Fri Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day
13.05 Mon Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 13:30–04:20 (14.05)
14.05 Tue Dwipushkar Yoga 14:45–15:20
15.05 Wed Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:18–15:34
16.05 Thu Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 15:58–04:15 (17.05)
17.05 Fri Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:15–15:55
22.05 Wed Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 09:43–04:05 (23.05)
31.05 Fri Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 03:54–01:31 (01.06)

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

Avoid starting important matters

1.05 Wed — Yamaghanta, Fierce or sharp nakshatra (unfavourable day)
7.05 Tue — many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower), Vaidhriti, Anandadi: Kana (unfavourable day)
11.05 Sat — Krishna Chaturdashi, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn), Anandadi: Dhwanksha
12.05 Sun — many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower), Amavasya, Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) (unfavourable day)
19.05 Sun — many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower), Bhadra on earth, Samvartaka Yoga (unfavourable day)
21.05 Tue — Krakacha Yoga, Rikta tithi, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
22.05 Wed — Kshaya tithi, Vishti (Bhadra)
23.05 Thu — Vyatipata, Anandadi: Rakshasa
26.05 Sun — Anandadi: Mrityu, Eclipse (not visible here), Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) (unfavourable day)
29.05 Wed — Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi), Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Rikta tithi
31.05 Fri — Visha Yoga (weekday, tithi and nakshatra), Anandadi: Dhumra (unfavourable day)

Sky this month

12.05 New moon (Amavasya) 13:45
15.05 Vrishabha Sankr. 00:10 — the Sun enters Vrishabha (Taurus)
26.05 Full moon (Purnima) 14:51
26.05 Lunar eclipse, penumbral, greatest eclipse 15:03, magnitude 0.689
not visible here (below the horizon)

Periods

5.05 06:32 – 10.05 07:22 Roga Panchaka

Samvatsara and month

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

Northern samvatsara: Jaya. Shaka Samvat 1924, Vikram Samvat 2059, Kali Yuga 5103.

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

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

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

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

Summary	Unfavourable day — Yamaghanta, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
Month	Chaitra (amanta) · Vaishakha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Chitrabhanu (No. 16) · Shaka 1924 · Vikram 2059 more

At sunrise 04:47

Tithi	5Krishna-panchami (Purna, Soma) · until 20:16 more
Nakshatra	Mula, pada 3 (sharp, Nirriti (Goddess of Destruction or Alakshmi), Ketu) · until 13:04 more Gandamula
Yoga	Shiva (“auspicious, benevolent”, auspicious) · until 06:55 more
Karana	Kaulava (movable) · until 08:27 more
Vara	Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mesha (Aries), Moon: Dhanu (Sagittarius)

Changes during the day

from 06:55	yoga Siddha
from 08:27	karana Taitila
from 13:04	nakshatra Purva-Ashadha
from 20:16	tithi Krishna-shashti
from 20:16	karana Gara

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:03
Sunrise	04:47
Noon	12:26
Sunset	20:07
End of twilight	20:51
Moonrise	00:46
Moonset	07:19
Day length	15 h 19 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 13:04

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Mula (04:47–13:04) is good for sowing, for root crops.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Ashadha (13:04–20:07) is good for root crops.

more — lunar calendar for gardeners

Muhurta

Yamaghanta 04:47–13:04

Anandadi: Dhwaja 04:47–13:04 Anandadi: Shrivatsa 13:04–04:45 (02.05)

Gandanta (tithi): 19:53–20:40
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Mula

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:37–04:12
Abhijit Muhurta	none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday
Vijaya Muhurta	15:00–16:02
Godhuli	20:07–20:24
Pradosha	20:07–21:50
Nishitha	00:09–00:43 (02.05)
Amrita Kalam	06:42–08:18

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	12:27–14:22
Yamaganda	06:42–08:37
Gulika Kalam	10:32–12:27
Dur Muhurta	11:56–12:58
Varjyam	11:29–13:04, 22:57–00:36 (02.05)

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, cutting toenails	average throughout the daytime
Bathing, washing hair	good 15:15–20:07

Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Mula until 13:04, Purva-Ashadha from 13:04; tithi Krishna-panchami; lagna Mesha 04:47, Vrishabha 05:20, Mithuna 06:50, Karka 09:16, Simha 12:14, Kanya 15:15, Tula 18:16

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Mula (until 13:04) — ruin of the family; Purva-Ashadha (from 13:04) — ruin of the family; Wednesday — favour of the authorities.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Unfavourable day · score S = +1

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

Strict prohibition: Yamaghanta

+2 Yoga Siddha 06:55–04:45 (02.05)+1 Anandadi: Dhwaja 04:47–13:04+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 04:47–20:16−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 04:47–13:04−3 Yamaghanta 04:47–13:04

Panchanga at sunrise 04:47

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Yoga Siddha, Anandadi: Prajapati; cons: Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Fierce or sharp nakshatra
Month	Chaitra (amanta) · Vaishakha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Chitrabhanu (No. 16) · Shaka 1924 · Vikram 2059 more

At sunrise 04:45

Tithi	6Krishna-shashti (Nanda, Kartikeya) · until 20:31 more
Nakshatra	Purva-Ashadha, pada 3 (fierce, Varuna, Venus) · until 13:46 more
Yoga	Siddha (“perfected, accomplished”, auspicious) · until 05:42 more
Karana	Gara (movable) · until 08:18 more
Vara	Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mesha (Aries), Moon: Dhanu (Sagittarius)

Changes during the day

from 05:42	yoga Sadhya
from 08:18	karana Vanija
from 13:46	nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha
from 20:31	tithi Krishna-saptami
from 20:31	karana Vishti

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:01
Sunrise	04:45
Noon	12:26
Sunset	20:09
End of twilight	20:54
Moonrise	01:46
Moonset	08:15
Day length	15 h 24 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 13:46

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Ashadha (04:45–13:46) is good for root crops.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Ashadha (13:46–20:09) is good for sowing.

more — lunar calendar for gardeners

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 13:46–04:43 (03.05)

Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:45–20:31

Anandadi: Prajapati 04:45–13:46 Anandadi: Saumya 13:46–04:43 (03.05)

Bhadra in the netherworld: 20:31–08:56 (03.05); Bhadra Puchha 01:31–02:46 (03.05); Bhadra Mukha 02:46–04:51 (03.05)
Surya Dagdha tithi: Krishna-shashti

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:36–04:10
Abhijit Muhurta	11:56–12:58
Vijaya Muhurta	15:01–16:02
Godhuli	20:09–20:26
Pradosha	20:09–21:52
Nishitha	00:09–00:43 (03.05)
Amrita Kalam	08:49–10:28

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	14:22–16:18
Yamaganda	04:45–06:40
Gulika Kalam	08:36–10:31
Dur Muhurta	09:53–10:54, 16:02–17:04
Varjyam	22:14–23:56

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 05:16–12:11, 13:46–20:09

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 05:16–12:11, 13:46–20:09
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 05:16–12:11, 13:46–20:09
Bathing, washing hair	good 05:16–12:11, 15:11–20:09

Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Purva-Ashadha until 13:46, Uttara-Ashadha from 13:46; tithi Krishna-shashti; lagna Mesha 04:45, Vrishabha 05:16, Mithuna 06:46, Karka 09:12, Simha 12:11, Kanya 15:11, Tula 18:12

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Purva-Ashadha (until 13:46) — ruin of the family; Uttara-Ashadha (from 13:46) — improved health; Thursday — success.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = +1

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

+2 Yoga Siddha 04:45–05:42+1 Anandadi: Prajapati 04:45–13:46+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Ravi Yoga 13:46–04:43 (03.05)0 Auspicious nakshatra 13:46–04:43 (03.05)−1 Surya Dagdha tithi 04:45–20:31−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 04:45–13:46−2 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:45–20:31

Panchanga at sunrise 04:45

Summary	Favourable day — Ravi Yoga, Yoga Shubha; auspicious time — after 08:56
Month	Chaitra (amanta) · Vaishakha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Chitrabhanu (No. 16) · Shaka 1924 · Vikram 2059 more

At sunrise 04:43

Tithi	7Krishna-saptami (Bhadra, Indra) · until 21:31 more
Nakshatra	Uttara-Ashadha, pada 3 (fixed, Vishva-Deva (All Gods), Sun) · until 15:12 more
Yoga	Sadhya (“attainable, amenable”, auspicious) · until 05:05 more
Karana	Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 08:56 more
Vara	Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mesha (Aries), Moon: Makara (Capricorn)

Changes during the day

from 05:05	yoga Shubha
from 08:56	karana Bava
from 15:12	nakshatra Shravana
from 21:31	tithi Krishna-ashtami
from 21:31	karana Balava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:58
Sunrise	04:43
Noon	12:26
Sunset	20:11
End of twilight	20:56
Moonrise	02:30
Moonset	09:22
Day length	15 h 28 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 15:12

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 (04:43–15:12) is good for sowing.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Shravana (15:12–20:11) is good for sowing.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 04:43–08:56: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

more — lunar calendar for gardeners

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 04:43–15:12 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 15:12–04:40 (04.05)

Krakacha Yoga 04:43–21:31 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:43–21:31 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 21:31–04:40 (04.05)

Anandadi: Ananda 04:43–08:47 Anandadi: Kaladanda 08:47–16:55 Anandadi: Dhumra 16:55–04:40 (04.05)

Bhadra in the netherworld: 20:31 (02.05)–08:56; Bhadra Puchha 01:31–02:46; Bhadra Mukha 02:46–04:51

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	00:09–00:43 (04.05)
Amrita Kalam	08:25–10:07

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	10:31–12:27
Yamaganda	16:19–18:15
Gulika Kalam	06:39–08:35
Dur Muhurta	07:48–08:50, 12:58–14:00
Varjyam	19:33–21:17

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 05:12–12:07, 15:08–20:11

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

Cutting hair, shaving	good 05:12–12:07, 15:08–20:11
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	good 05:12–12:07, 15:08–20:11
Bathing, washing hair	good 05:12–12:07, 15:08–20:11

Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha until 15:12, Shravana from 15:12; tithi Krishna-saptami; lagna Mesha 04:43, Vrishabha 05:12, Mithuna 06:42, Karka 09:08, Simha 12:07, Kanya 15:08, Tula 18:08

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Uttara-Ashadha (until 15:12) — improved health; Shravana (from 15:12) — bodily development (physical growth); Friday — universal respect.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Favourable day · score S = +3

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

Auspicious time begins after 08:56

+2 Ravi Yoga 04:43–15:12+2 Yoga Shubha 05:05–04:40 (04.05)+1 Anandadi: Ananda 04:43–08:47+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:43–15:12+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 15:12–04:40 (04.05)0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:43–21:31 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Vishti (Bhadra) 04:43–08:56−1 Anandadi: Kaladanda 08:47–16:55−3 Krakacha Yoga 04:43–21:31

Panchanga at sunrise 04:43

Summary	Best day — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Yoga Shubha; auspicious time — until 17:17
Month	Chaitra (amanta) · Vaishakha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Chitrabhanu (No. 16) · Shaka 1924 · Vikram 2059 more
Festivals	Kalashtami

At sunrise 04:40

Tithi	8Krishna-ashtami (Jaya, Vasus) · until 23:09 more
Nakshatra	Shravana, pada 3 (movable, Shri Vishnu, Moon) · until 17:17 more
Yoga	Shubha (“goodness, happiness”, auspicious) · until 05:02 more
Karana	Balava (movable) · until 10:15 more
Vara	Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mesha (Aries), Moon: Makara (Capricorn)

Changes during the day

from 05:02	yoga Shukla
from 10:15	karana Kaulava
from 17:17	nakshatra Dhanishtha
from 23:09	tithi Krishna-navami
from 23:09	karana Taitila

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:55
Sunrise	04:40
Noon	12:26
Sunset	20:13
End of twilight	20:58
Moonrise	03:00
Moonset	10:35
Day length	15 h 32 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 17:17

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Shravana (04:40–17:17) is good for sowing.

more — lunar calendar for gardeners

Festivals and periods

Kalashtami · Kalabhairava

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

Rule: pradosha vyapini: 3 muhurtas after sunset, 20:13–21:54
the tithi covers the decisive time on both days — the day with greater coverage is chosen

Muhurta

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:40–17:17 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 23:09–04:38 (05.05)

Anandadi: Sthira 04:40–17:17 Anandadi: Vardhamana 17:17–04:38 (05.05)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:32–04:06
Abhijit Muhurta	11:56–12:58
Vijaya Muhurta	15:02–16:04
Godhuli	20:13–20:30
Pradosha	20:13–21:54
Nishitha	00:09–00:42 (05.05)
Amrita Kalam	05:59–07:43

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	08:34–10:30
Yamaganda	14:23–16:20
Gulika Kalam	04:40–06:37
Dur Muhurta	04:40–05:43, 05:43–06:45
Varjyam	21:43–23:29

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 05:08–12:03, 15:04–20:13

Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Shravana until 17:17, Dhanishtha from 17:17; tithi Krishna-ashtami; lagna Mesha 04:40, Vrishabha 05:08, Mithuna 06:38, Karka 09:04, Simha 12:03, Kanya 15:04, Tula 18:04

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Shravana (until 17:17) — bodily development (physical growth); Dhanishtha (from 17:17) — longevity (increased vitality); Saturday — decline of physical strength.

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

Krishna-ashtami 04:40–20:13: 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

Best day · score S = +5

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

Auspicious time ends by 17:17

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:40–17:17+2 Yoga Shubha 04:40–05:02+1 Anandadi: Sthira 04:40–17:17+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:40–17:17−1 Ashtami 04:40–23:09−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)

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

Panchanga at sunrise 04:40

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Yoga Brahma, Anandadi: Matanga; cons: Rikta tithi, Panchaka
Month	Chaitra (amanta) · Vaishakha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Chitrabhanu (No. 16) · Shaka 1924 · Vikram 2059 more

At sunrise 04:38

Tithi	9Krishna-navami (Rikta, Serpent (Naga)) · until 01:15 (06.05) more
Nakshatra	Dhanishtha, pada 2 (movable, Vasu (kind) - 8 phenomena of nature, assistants of Indra, Mars) · until 19:52 more
Yoga	Shukla (“bright, pure”, auspicious) · until 05:27 more
Karana	Taitila (movable) · until 12:09 more
Vara	Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mesha (Aries), Moon: Makara (Capricorn)

Changes during the day

from 05:27	yoga Brahma
from 12:09	karana Gara
from 19:52	nakshatra Shatabhisha
from 01:15 (06.05)	tithi Krishna-dashami
from 01:15 (06.05)	karana Vanija

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:53
Sunrise	04:38
Noon	12:26
Sunset	20:15
End of twilight	21:00
Moonrise	03:22
Moonset	11:50
Day length	15 h 36 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 19:52

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, Shatabhisha (19:52–20:15) is good for sowing.

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Muhurta

Anandadi: Matanga 04:38–19:52 Anandadi: Rakshasa 19:52–04:36 (06.05)

Roga Panchaka: 06:32–07:22 (10.05)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:31–04:05
Abhijit Muhurta	11:55–12:58
Vijaya Muhurta	15:03–16:05
Godhuli	20:15–20:32
Pradosha	20:15–21:55
Nishitha	00:09–00:42 (06.05)
Amrita Kalam	08:21–10:07

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	18:18–20:15
Yamaganda	12:27–14:24
Gulika Kalam	16:21–18:18
Dur Muhurta	18:10–19:12
Varjyam	03:56–05:43 (06.05)

Haircut and shaving

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

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

Cutting hair, shaving	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Bathing, washing hair	average 05:05–11:59, 15:00–20:15

Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Dhanishtha until 19:52, Shatabhisha from 19:52; tithi Krishna-navami; lagna Mesha 04:38, Vrishabha 05:05, Mithuna 06:34, Karka 09:00, Simha 11:59, Kanya 15:00, Tula 18:00

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Dhanishtha (until 19:52) — longevity (increased vitality); Shatabhisha (from 19:52) — gaining strength; Sunday — physical well-being.

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

Krishna-navami 04:38–20:15: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = +1

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

+2 Yoga Brahma 05:27–04:36 (06.05)+1 Anandadi: Matanga 04:38–19:52+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:38–19:520 Anandadi: Rakshasa 19:52–04:36 (06.05)−1 Panchaka 06:32–04:36 (06.05)−2 Rikta tithi 04:38–01:15 (06.05)

Panchanga at sunrise 04:38

Summary	Favourable day — Yoga Brahma, Anandadi: Amrita; auspicious time — until 06:11
Month	Chaitra (amanta) · Vaishakha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Chitrabhanu (No. 16) · Shaka 1924 · Vikram 2059 more

At sunrise 04:36

Tithi	10Krishna-dashami (Purna, Dharma) · until 03:37 (07.05) more
Nakshatra	Shatabhisha, pada 2 (movable, Varuna, Rahu) · until 22:45 more
Yoga	Brahma (“Brahma, sacred knowledge”, auspicious) · until 06:11 more
Karana	Vanija (movable) · until 14:24 more
Vara	Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mesha (Aries), Moon: Kumbha (Aquarius)

Changes during the day

from 06:11	yoga Indra
from 14:24	karana Vishti
from 22:45	nakshatra Purva-Bhadra
from 03:37 (07.05)	tithi Krishna-ekadashi
from 03:37 (07.05)	karana Bava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:51
Sunrise	04:36
Noon	12:26
Sunset	20:17
End of twilight	21:03
Moonrise	03:38
Moonset	13:04
Day length	15 h 40 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

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 (04:36–20:17) is good for sowing.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 14:24–20:17: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Muhurta

Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:37–04:34 (07.05) Krakacha Yoga 03:37–04:34 (07.05)

Anandadi: Amrita 04:36–22:45 Anandadi: Musala 22:45–04:34 (07.05)

Bhadra on earth: 14:24–03:37 (07.05); Bhadra Puchha 16:24–17:44; Bhadra Mukha 17:44–19:55
Roga Panchaka: 06:32 (05.05)–07:22 (10.05)
Gandanta (tithi): 03:11–04:03 (07.05)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:29–04:03
Abhijit Muhurta	11:55–12:58
Vijaya Muhurta	15:03–16:06
Godhuli	20:17–20:33
Pradosha	20:17–21:56
Nishitha	00:09–00:42 (07.05)
Amrita Kalam	14:41–16:29

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	06:34–08:31
Yamaganda	10:29–12:26
Gulika Kalam	14:24–16:22
Dur Muhurta	12:58–14:01, 16:06–17:09
Varjyam	03:56–05:43

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 05:01–11:55

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

Cutting hair, shaving	good 05:01–11:55
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	good 05:01–11:55
Bathing, washing hair	good 05:01–11:55, 14:56–20:17

Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Shatabhisha; tithi Krishna-dashami; lagna Mesha 04:36, Vrishabha 05:01, Mithuna 06:30, Karka 08:57, Simha 11:55, Kanya 14:56, Tula 17:56

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

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

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

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Favourable day · score S = +3

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

Auspicious time ends by 06:11

+2 Yoga Brahma 04:36–06:11+1 Anandadi: Amrita 04:36–22:45+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:36–22:45+1 Auspicious weekday−1 Panchaka all day−1 Bhadra on earth 14:24–03:37 (07.05)

Panchanga at sunrise 04:36

Summary	Unfavourable day — many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower), Vaidhriti
Month	Chaitra (amanta) · Vaishakha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Chitrabhanu (No. 16) · Shaka 1924 · Vikram 2059 more

At sunrise 04:34

Tithi	11Krishna-ekadashi (Nanda, Rudra) · until 06:04 (08.05) more the tithi will also last until tomorrow’s sunrise (tryahasparsha)
Nakshatra	Purva-Bhadra, pada 1 (fierce, Aja Ekapad - sunbeam or lightning strike, Jupiter) · until 01:44 (08.05) more
Yoga	Indra (“Indra, lord”, auspicious) · until 07:05 more
Karana	Bava (movable) · until 16:50 more
Vara	Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mesha (Aries), Moon: Kumbha (Aquarius)

Changes during the day

from 07:05	yoga Vaidhriti
from 16:50	karana Balava
from 01:44 (08.05)	nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:48
Sunrise	04:34
Noon	12:26
Sunset	20:19
End of twilight	21:05
Moonrise	03:50
Moonset	14:17
Day length	15 h 44 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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 (04:34–20:19) is good for root crops.

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Muhurta

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 01:44–04:32 (08.05) Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 01:44–04:32 (08.05)

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) all day

Anandadi: Siddhi 01:44–04:32 (08.05) Anandadi: Kana 04:34–01:44 (08.05)

Roga Panchaka: 06:32 (05.05)–07:22 (10.05)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:28–04:01
Abhijit Muhurta	11:55–12:58
Vijaya Muhurta	15:04–16:07
Godhuli	20:19–20:35
Pradosha	20:19–21:57
Nishitha	00:09–00:42 (08.05)
Amrita Kalam	16:44–18:32

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	16:23–18:21
Yamaganda	08:30–10:28
Gulika Kalam	12:26–14:24
Dur Muhurta	07:43–08:46, 23:36–00:09 (08.05)
Varjyam	05:57–07:45

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 04:57–11:51, 14:52–20:19

Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Purva-Bhadra; tithi Krishna-ekadashi; lagna Mesha 04:34, Vrishabha 04:57, Mithuna 06:26, Karka 08:53, Simha 11:51, Kanya 14:52, Tula 17:52

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

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

Vaidhriti 07:05–20:19: auspicious undertakings, including haircuts, are avoided during this yoga (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Unfavourable day · score S = −11

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

Avoid starting important matters: Vaidhriti

+2 Yoga Indra 04:34–07:05−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Panchaka all day−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 04:34–01:44 (08.05)−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) all day−2 Tryahasparsha−3 Anandadi: Kana 04:34–01:44 (08.05)−3 Vaidhriti 07:05–04:32 (08.05)

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 04:34

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Auspicious nakshatra; cons: Panchaka, Anandadi: Lumbaka
Month	Chaitra (amanta) · Vaishakha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Chitrabhanu (No. 16) · Shaka 1924 · Vikram 2059 more
Festivals	Varuthini Ekadashi

At sunrise 04:32

Tithi	11Krishna-ekadashi (Nanda, Rudra) · until 06:04 more vriddhi: the same tithi also prevailed at yesterday’s sunrise
Nakshatra	Uttara-Bhadra, pada 1 (fixed, Ahirbudhyana (Serpent of the Deep - Milky Way under the horizon), Saturn) · until 04:39 (09.05) more
Yoga	Vaidhriti (“without support, discord”, inauspicious) · until 08:02 more
Karana	Balava (movable) · until 06:04 more
Vara	Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mesha (Aries), Moon: Mina (Pisces)

Changes during the day

from 06:04	tithi Krishna-dvadashi
from 06:04	karana Kaulava
from 08:02	yoga Vishkambha
from 19:16	karana Taitila

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:46
Sunrise	04:32
Noon	12:26
Sunset	20:21
End of twilight	21:07
Moonrise	04:01
Moonset	15:29
Day length	15 h 48 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 06:04

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Bhadra (04:32–20:21) is good for sowing.

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Festivals and periods

Varuthini Ekadashi · Vishnu

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

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 03:37 (07.05)–06:04
Ekadashi prevails at two sunrises, but on the first day Dashami extends into Arunodaya — everyone fasts on the second day
Parana (breaking the fast): 04:30–07:40 (09.05)

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:04–04:30 (09.05)

Anandadi: Lumbaka all day

Roga Panchaka: 06:32 (05.05)–07:22 (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	00:09–00:42 (09.05)
Amrita Kalam	23:16–01:04 (09.05)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	12:26–14:25
Yamaganda	06:31–08:29
Gulika Kalam	10:28–12:26
Dur Muhurta	11:55–12:58
Varjyam	12:30–14:18

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 08:02–11:47, 14:48–20:21

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	good 08:02–11:47, 14:48–20:21
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	good 08:02–11:47, 14:48–20:21
Bathing, washing hair	good 04:53–11:47, 14:48–20:21

Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra; tithi Krishna-ekadashi until 06:04, Krishna-dvadashi from 06:04; lagna Mesha 04:32, Vrishabha 04:53, Mithuna 06:22, Karka 08:49, Simha 11:47, Kanya 14:48, Tula 17:48

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

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

Vaidhriti 04:32–08:02: auspicious undertakings, including haircuts, are avoided during this yoga (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = +1

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

+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:04–04:30 (09.05)+1 Auspicious nakshatra all day+1 Auspicious weekday−1 Vaidhriti 04:32–08:02−1 Anandadi: Lumbaka all day−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 04:32

Summary	Best day — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Anandadi: Mitra
Month	Chaitra (amanta) · Vaishakha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Chitrabhanu (No. 16) · Shaka 1924 · Vikram 2059 more
Festivals	Pradosha Vrat

At sunrise 04:30

Tithi	12Krishna-dvadashi (Bhadra, Sun (Ravi)) · until 08:25 more
Nakshatra	Uttara-Bhadra, pada 4 (fixed, Ahirbudhyana (Serpent of the Deep - Milky Way under the horizon), Saturn) · until 04:39 more
Yoga	Vishkambha (“prop, bolt”, inauspicious) · until 08:54 more
Karana	Taitila (movable) · until 08:25 more
Vara	Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mesha (Aries), Moon: Mina (Pisces)

Changes during the day

from 04:39	nakshatra Revati
from 08:25	tithi Krishna-trayodashi
from 08:25	karana Gara
from 08:54	yoga Priti
from 21:31	karana Vanija

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:43
Sunrise	04:30
Noon	12:26
Sunset	20:23
End of twilight	21:10
Moonrise	04:11
Moonset	16:41
Day length	15 h 52 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 04:39	from 08:25

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, Uttara-Bhadra (04:30–04:39) is good for sowing.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Revati (04:39–20:23) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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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, 20:23–22:00
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Muhurta

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:39–04:28 (10.05)

Anandadi: Chhatra 04:30–04:39 Anandadi: Mitra 04:39–04:28 (10.05)

Roga Panchaka: 06:32 (05.05)–07:22 (10.05)
Gandanta (nakshatra): 00:43–14:00 (10.05)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:25–03:57
Abhijit Muhurta	11:55–12:58
Vijaya Muhurta	15:05–16:09
Godhuli	20:23–20:39
Pradosha	20:23–22:00
Nishitha	00:09–00:41 (10.05)
Amrita Kalam	none on this day

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	14:25–16:24
Yamaganda	04:30–06:29
Gulika Kalam	08:28–10:27
Dur Muhurta	09:47–10:51, 16:09–17:12
Varjyam	18:01–19:48

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 04:49–08:25

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	good 04:49–08:25
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	good 04:49–08:25
Bathing, washing hair	good 04:49–11:43, 14:44–20:23

Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra until 04:39, Revati from 04:39; tithi Krishna-dvadashi until 08:25, Krishna-trayodashi from 08:25; lagna Mesha 04:30, Vrishabha 04:49, Mithuna 06:18, Karka 08:45, Simha 11:43, Kanya 14:44, Tula 17:44

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Uttara-Bhadra (until 04:39) — a good life; Revati (from 04:39) — increase in property; Thursday — success.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Best day · score S = +6

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

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:39–04:28 (10.05)+1 Anandadi: Mitra 04:39–04:28 (10.05)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:30–04:39+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Yoga Priti 08:54–04:28 (10.05)−1 Panchaka all day

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

Panchanga at sunrise 04:30

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Auspicious nakshatra; cons: Vishti (Bhadra), Krishna Chaturdashi
Month	Chaitra (amanta) · Vaishakha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Chitrabhanu (No. 16) · Shaka 1924 · Vikram 2059 more
Festivals	Masik Shivaratri

At sunrise 04:28

Tithi	13Krishna-trayodashi (Jaya, God of Love) · until 10:32 more
Nakshatra	Revati, pada 4 (soft, Pushan (Prosperous), Mercury) · until 07:22 more Gandamula
Yoga	Priti (“love, affection”, auspicious) · until 09:36 more
Karana	Vanija (movable) · until 10:32 more
Vara	Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mesha (Aries), Moon: Mina (Pisces)

Changes during the day

from 07:22	nakshatra Ashwini
from 09:36	yoga Ayushman
from 10:32	tithi Krishna-chaturdashi
from 10:32	karana Vishti
from 23:29	karana Shakuni

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:41
Sunrise	04:28
Noon	12:26
Sunset	20:25
End of twilight	21:12
Moonrise	04:20
Moonset	17:54
Day length	15 h 56 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 07:22	from 10:32

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Revati (04:28–07:22) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 10:32–20:25: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Krishna-chaturdashi 10:32–20:25: according to the Kalaprakashika, ploughing on Chaturdashi puts the owner’s life in danger.

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Festivals and periods

Masik Shivaratri · Shiva

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

Rule: nishitha vyapini: midnight, 00:09–00:41 (11.05)
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Muhurta

Amrita Siddhi Yoga 04:28–07:22 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day

Anandadi: Shrivatsa 04:28–07:22 Anandadi: Vajra 07:22–04:26 (11.05)

Bhadra in heaven: 10:32–23:29; Bhadra Mukha 10:32–12:41; Bhadra Puchha 22:08–23:26
Roga Panchaka: 06:32 (05.05)–07:22
Gandanta (nakshatra): 00:43–14:00
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Revati

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:23–03:56
Abhijit Muhurta	11:54–12:58
Vijaya Muhurta	15:06–16:09
Godhuli	20:25–20:41
Pradosha	20:25–22:01
Nishitha	00:09–00:41 (11.05)
Amrita Kalam	04:42–06:29, 01:52–03:37 (11.05)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	10:27–12:26
Yamaganda	16:25–18:25
Gulika Kalam	06:27–08:27
Dur Muhurta	07:39–08:43, 12:58–14:02
Varjyam	none on this day

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 04:28–10:32

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 04:28–10:32
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 04:28–10:32
Bathing, washing hair	good 04:45–10:32

Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Revati until 07:22, Ashwini from 07:22; tithi Krishna-trayodashi until 10:32, Krishna-chaturdashi from 10:32; lagna Mesha 04:28, Vrishabha 04:45, Mithuna 06:15, Karka 08:41, Simha 11:39, Kanya 14:40, Tula 17:40

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Revati (until 07:22) — increase in property; Ashwini (from 07:22) — joy; Friday — universal respect.

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

Krishna-chaturdashi 10:32–20:25: a Rikta and Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = 0

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

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:28–07:22+1 Yoga Priti 04:28–09:36+1 Auspicious weekday0 Anandadi: Shrivatsa 04:28–07:220 Panchaka 04:28–07:22−1 Anandadi: Vajra 07:22–04:26 (11.05)−1 Gandanta 04:28–14:00−2 Krishna Chaturdashi 10:32–04:26 (11.05)−2 Vishti (Bhadra) 10:32–23:29

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

Panchanga at sunrise 04:28

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Krishna Chaturdashi, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
Month	Chaitra (amanta) · Vaishakha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Chitrabhanu (No. 16) · Shaka 1924 · Vikram 2059 more

At sunrise 04:26

Tithi	14Krishna-chaturdashi (Rikta, Kali) · until 12:20 more
Nakshatra	Ashwini, pada 4 (light, Ashwini Kumara, Ketu) · until 09:47 more Gandamula
Yoga	Ayushman (“long-lived”, auspicious) · until 10:03 more
Karana	Shakuni (fixed, inauspicious) · until 12:20 more
Vara	Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mesha (Aries), Moon: Mesha (Aries)

Changes during the day

from 09:47	nakshatra Bharani
from 10:03	yoga Saubhagya
from 12:20	tithi Amavasya
from 12:20	karana Chatushpada
from 01:05 (12.05)	karana Naga

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:38
Sunrise	04:26
Noon	12:26
Sunset	20:26
End of twilight	21:14
Moonrise	04:31
Moonset	19:09
Day length	16 h 00 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 09:47	from 12:20

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 (09:47–20:26) is good for root crops.
Shakuni 04:26–12:20: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it (it is suitable for sowing).
Chatushpada 12:20–20:26: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Krishna-chaturdashi 04:26–12:20: according to the Kalaprakashika, ploughing on Chaturdashi puts the owner’s life in danger.

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Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:26–12:20

Anandadi: Saumya 04:26–09:47 Anandadi: Dhwanksha 09:47–04:24 (12.05)

Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Ashwini

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:22–03:54
Abhijit Muhurta	11:54–12:58
Vijaya Muhurta	15:06–16:10
Godhuli	20:26–20:42
Pradosha	20:26–22:02
Nishitha	00:09–00:41 (12.05)
Amrita Kalam	none on this day

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	08:26–10:26
Yamaganda	14:26–16:26
Gulika Kalam	04:26–06:26
Dur Muhurta	04:26–05:30, 05:30–06:34
Varjyam	05:23–07:09, 20:12–21:57

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 04:41–09:47

Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Ashwini until 09:47, Bharani from 09:47; tithi Krishna-chaturdashi until 12:20, Amavasya from 12:20; lagna Mesha 04:26, Vrishabha 04:41, Mithuna 06:11, Karka 08:37, Simha 11:35, Kanya 14:36, Tula 17:36

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Ashwini (until 09:47) — joy; Bharani (from 09:47) — facing death (dangers); Saturday — decline of physical strength.

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

Krishna-chaturdashi 04:26–12:20: a Rikta and Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Amavasya 12:20–20:26: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −1

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

Avoid starting important matters: Krishna Chaturdashi

+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:26–12:20+1 Anandadi: Saumya 04:26–09:47+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:26–09:47+1 Yoga Ayushman 04:26–10:03−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 09:47–04:24 (12.05)−1 Anandadi: Dhwanksha 09:47–04:24 (12.05)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−3 Krishna Chaturdashi 04:26–12:20

Panchanga at sunrise 04:26

Summary	Unfavourable day — many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower), Amavasya
Month	Chaitra (amanta) · Vaishakha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Chitrabhanu (No. 16) · Shaka 1924 · Vikram 2059 more
Festivals	Chaitra Amavasya

At sunrise 04:24

Tithi	30Amavasya (Purna, Pitris (ancestors)) · until 13:45 more
Nakshatra	Bharani, pada 3 (fierce, Yama (Dharma-raja), Venus) · until 11:50 more
Yoga	Saubhagya (“good fortune, marital happiness”, auspicious) · until 10:12 more
Karana	Naga (fixed, inauspicious) · until 13:45 more
Vara	Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mesha (Aries), Moon: Mesha (Aries)

Changes during the day

from 10:12	yoga Shobhana
from 11:50	nakshatra Krittika
from 13:45	tithi Shukla-pratipat
from 13:45	karana Kimstughna
from 02:18 (13.05)	karana Bava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:36
Sunrise	04:24
Noon	12:26
Sunset	20:28
End of twilight	21:17
Moonrise	04:44
Moonset	20:27
Day length	16 h 04 min

Sky

New moon (Amavasya)	13:45

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 11:50	from 13:45

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Bharani (04:24–11:50) is good for root crops.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Krittika (11:50–20:28) is good for root crops.
Naga 04:24–13:45: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Kimstughna 13:45–20:28: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

Chaitra Amavasya · Pitris (ancestors)

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

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 12:20 (11.05)–13:45
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Muhurta

Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 04:24–11:50 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 13:45–04:22 (13.05)

Anandadi: Kaladanda 04:24–11:50 Anandadi: Dhumra 11:50–04:22 (13.05)

Gandanta (tithi): 13:19–14:10

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:20–03:52
Abhijit Muhurta	11:54–12:58
Vijaya Muhurta	15:07–16:11
Godhuli	20:28–20:44
Pradosha	20:28–22:03
Nishitha	00:09–00:41 (13.05)
Amrita Kalam	06:38–08:22

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	18:28–20:28
Yamaganda	12:26–14:27
Gulika Kalam	16:27–18:28
Dur Muhurta	18:20–19:24
Varjyam	00:40–02:23 (13.05)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: bad throughout the daytime

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

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

Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Bharani until 11:50, Krittika from 11:50; tithi Amavasya until 13:45, Shukla-pratipat from 13:45; lagna Mesha 04:24, Vrishabha 04:37, Mithuna 06:07, Karka 08:33, Simha 11:31, Kanya 14:32, Tula 17:32

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Bharani (until 11:50) — facing death (dangers); Krittika (from 11:50) — consumption (a wasting disease); Sunday — physical well-being.

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

Amavasya 04:24–13:45: 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

Unfavourable day · score S = −8

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

Avoid starting important matters: Amavasya

+1 Yoga Saubhagya 04:24–10:12−1 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 13:45–04:22 (13.05)−1 Anandadi: Kaladanda 04:24–11:50−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 04:24–11:50−3 Amavasya 04:24–13:45−3 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 04:24–11:50

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

Panchanga at sunrise 04:24

Summary	Best day — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Anandadi: Sthira; auspicious time — after 13:30
Month	Vaishakha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Chitrabhanu (No. 16) · Shaka 1924 · Vikram 2059 more
Festivals	Chandra Darshan

At sunrise 04:22

Tithi	1Shukla-pratipat (Nanda, Brahma) · until 14:45 more
Nakshatra	Krittika, pada 3 (mixed, Agni, Sun) · until 13:30 more
Yoga	Shobhana (“splendid, beautiful”, auspicious) · until 10:03 more
Karana	Bava (movable) · until 14:45 more
Vara	Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mesha (Aries), Moon: Vrishabha (Taurus)

Changes during the day

from 10:03	yoga Atiganda
from 13:30	nakshatra Rohini
from 14:45	tithi Shukla-dvitya
from 14:45	karana Balava
from 03:05 (14.05)	karana Kaulava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:34
Sunrise	04:22
Noon	12:25
Sunset	20:30
End of twilight	21:19
Moonrise	05:01
Moonset	21:45
Day length	16 h 08 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 13:30	from 14:45

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Krittika (04:22–13:30) is good for root crops.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Rohini (13:30–20:30) is good for sowing.

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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, 20:30–21:45
Crescent Moon above the horizon after sunset: 20:30–21:45

Muhurta

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 13:30–04:20 (14.05)

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 14:45–04:20 (14.05)

Anandadi: Sthira 04:22–13:30 Anandadi: Vardhamana 13:30–04:20 (14.05)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:19–03:50
Abhijit Muhurta	11:54–12:58
Vijaya Muhurta	15:07–16:12
Godhuli	20:30–20:46
Pradosha	20:30–22:04
Nishitha	00:10–00:41 (14.05)
Amrita Kalam	10:56–12:38

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	none on this day

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 14:45–20:30

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

Cutting hair, shaving	good 14:45–20:30
Cutting fingernails	good 14:45–20:30
Cutting toenails	average 04:33–11:27, 13:30–20:30
Bathing, washing hair	good 14:45–20:30

Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Krittika until 13:30, Rohini from 13:30; tithi Shukla-pratipat until 14:45, Shukla-dvitya from 14:45; lagna Mesha 04:22, Vrishabha 04:33, Mithuna 06:03, Karka 08:29, Simha 11:27, Kanya 14:28, Tula 17:28, Vrischika 20:30

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Krittika (until 13:30) — consumption (a wasting disease); Rohini (from 13:30) — destruction of all misfortunes; Monday — clear, bright complexion.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Best day · score S = +5

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

Auspicious time begins after 13:30

+1 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 13:30–04:20 (14.05)+1 Anandadi: Sthira 04:22–13:30+1 Yoga Shobhana 04:22–10:03+1 Auspicious weekday0 Auspicious nakshatra 13:30–04:20 (14.05)0 Auspicious tithi 14:45–04:20 (14.05)0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 14:45–04:20 (14.05) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Yoga Atiganda 10:03–12:24

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

Panchanga at sunrise 04:22

Summary	Favourable day — Anandadi: Matanga, Auspicious nakshatra; auspicious time — until 14:45
Month	Vaishakha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Chitrabhanu (No. 16) · Shaka 1924 · Vikram 2059 more
Festivals	Parashurama Jayanti

At sunrise 04:20

Tithi	2Shukla-dvitya (Bhadra, Vidhatr) · until 15:20 more
Nakshatra	Rohini, pada 3 (fixed, Prajapati (Brahma - Creator), Moon) · until 14:45 more
Yoga	Atiganda (“great danger”, inauspicious) · until 09:35 more
Karana	Kaulava (movable) · until 15:20 more
Vara	Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mesha (Aries), Moon: Vrishabha (Taurus)

Changes during the day

from 09:35	yoga Sukarma
from 14:45	nakshatra Mrigashirsha
from 15:20	tithi Shukla-tritya
from 15:20	karana Taitila
from 03:27 (15.05)	karana Gara

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:31
Sunrise	04:20
Noon	12:25
Sunset	20:32
End of twilight	21:21
Moonrise	05:23
Moonset	23:01
Day length	16 h 11 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 14:45	from 15:20

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 (04:20–14:45) is good for sowing.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Mrigashirsha (14:45–20:32) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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Festivals and periods

Parashurama Jayanti · Parashurama

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

Rule: pradosha vyapini: 3 muhurtas after sunset, 20:32–22:05
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Muhurta

Dwipushkar Yoga 14:45–15:20 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 15:20–04:18 (15.05)

Anandadi: Matanga 04:20–14:45 Anandadi: Rakshasa 14:45–04:18 (15.05)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:18–03:49
Abhijit Muhurta	11:54–12:59
Vijaya Muhurta	15:08–16:13
Godhuli	20:32–20:48
Pradosha	20:32–22:05
Nishitha	00:10–00:41 (15.05)
Amrita Kalam	11:23–13:04

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	16:29–18:31
Yamaganda	08:23–10:25
Gulika Kalam	12:26–14:28
Dur Muhurta	07:35–08:39, 23:39–00:10 (15.05)
Varjyam	06:20–08:01, 20:32–22:11

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average throughout the daytime

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average throughout the daytime
Cutting fingernails	average throughout the daytime
Cutting toenails	average 04:29–11:23, 14:24–20:32
Bathing, washing hair	average throughout the daytime

Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Rohini until 14:45, Mrigashirsha from 14:45; tithi Shukla-dvitya until 15:20, Shukla-tritya from 15:20; lagna Mesha 04:20, Vrishabha 04:29, Mithuna 05:59, Karka 08:25, Simha 11:23, Kanya 14:24, Tula 17:24, Vrischika 20:26

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Rohini (until 14:45) — destruction of all misfortunes; Mrigashirsha (from 14:45) — abundance (well-being, prosperity); Tuesday — harm to longevity.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Favourable day · score S = +3

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

Auspicious time ends by 14:45

+1 Anandadi: Matanga 04:20–14:45+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:20–14:45+1 Auspicious tithi 04:20–15:20+1 Yoga Sukarma 09:35–04:18 (15.05)+1 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 15:20–04:18 (15.05)0 Dwipushkar Yoga 14:45–15:200 Anandadi: Rakshasa 14:45–04:18 (15.05)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)

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

Panchanga at sunrise 04:20

Summary	Best day — Swayam Siddha Muhurta, Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga
Month	Vaishakha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Chitrabhanu (No. 16) · Shaka 1924 · Vikram 2059 more
Festivals	Akshaya Tritiya · Vrishabha Sankranti

At sunrise 04:18

Tithi	3Shukla-tritya (Jaya, Vishnu) · until 15:28 more
Nakshatra	Mrigashirsha, pada 3 (soft, Soma (Chandra, Moon), Mars) · until 15:34 more
Yoga	Sukarma (“good deed”, auspicious) · until 08:46 more
Karana	Gara (movable) · until 15:28 more
Vara	Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Vrishabha (Taurus), Moon: Mithuna (Gemini)

Changes during the day

from 08:46	yoga Dhriti
from 15:28	tithi Shukla-chaturti
from 15:28	karana Vanija
from 15:34	nakshatra Ardra
from 03:23 (16.05)	karana Vishti

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:29
Sunrise	04:18
Noon	12:25
Sunset	20:34
End of twilight	21:23
Moonrise	05:56
Moonset	none
Day length	16 h 15 min

Sky

Vrishabha Sankr.	00:10 — the Sun enters Vrishabha (Taurus)

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 15:28	from 15:34

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Mrigashirsha (04:18–15:34) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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Festivals and periods

Akshaya Tritiya · Lakshmi

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

Rule: purvahna vyapini: before noon, 04:18–12:26
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Vrishabha Sankranti · Surya

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

Rule: by the moment of Sankranti, 04:18–12:26
on the day the Sun enters the sign

Muhurta

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:18–15:34 Ravi Yoga 15:34–04:17 (16.05)

Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:18–15:28 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:18–15:28

Anandadi: Amrita 04:18–15:34 Anandadi: Musala 15:34–04:17 (16.05)

Bhadra in heaven: 03:23–15:11 (16.05); Bhadra Mukha 03:19–05:18 (16.05); Bhadra Puchha 13:59–15:11 (16.05)

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	20:34–20:49
Pradosha	20:34–22:06
Nishitha	00:10–00:41 (16.05)
Amrita Kalam	06:28–08:07

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	12:26–14:28
Yamaganda	06:20–08:22
Gulika Kalam	10:24–12:26
Dur Muhurta	11:54–12:59
Varjyam	00:06–01:44 (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	good 04:25–11:19, 14:20–15:28

Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Mrigashirsha until 15:34, Ardra from 15:34; tithi Shukla-tritya until 15:28, Shukla-chaturti from 15:28; lagna Mesha 04:18, Vrishabha 04:25, Mithuna 05:55, Karka 08:21, Simha 11:19, Kanya 14:20, Tula 17:21, Vrischika 20:22

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Mrigashirsha (until 15:34) — abundance (well-being, prosperity); Ardra (from 15:34) — sadness; Wednesday — favour of the authorities.

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

Shukla-chaturti 15:28–20:34: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Sankranti at 00:10 — a Parva day: no haircuts or shaving on this day (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

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.

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

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:18–15:34+1 Anandadi: Amrita 04:18–15:34+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:18–15:34+1 Yoga Sukarma 04:18–08:46+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 04:18–15:28+1 Ravi Yoga 15:34–04:17 (16.05)0 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:18–15:28 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:18–15:28 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Swayam Siddha Muhurta0 Anandadi: Musala 15:34–04:17 (16.05)0 Surya Dagdha tithi 15:28–04:17 (16.05)0 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 15:34–04:17 (16.05)−1 Rikta tithi 15:28–04:17 (16.05)−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 04:18

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Ravi Yoga, Yoga Dhriti; cons: Vishti (Bhadra), Rikta tithi
Month	Vaishakha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Chitrabhanu (No. 16) · Shaka 1924 · Vikram 2059 more
Festivals	Vinayaka Chaturthi

At sunrise 04:17

Tithi	4Shukla-chaturti (Rikta, Yama) · until 15:11 more
Nakshatra	Ardra, pada 3 (sharp, Rudra (Roaring, angry image of Shiva), Rahu) · until 15:58 more
Yoga	Dhriti (“steadfastness, firmness”, auspicious) · until 07:36 more
Karana	Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 15:11 more
Vara	Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Vrishabha (Taurus), Moon: Mithuna (Gemini)

Changes during the day

from 07:36	yoga Shula
from 15:11	tithi Shukla-panchami
from 15:11	karana Bava
from 15:58	nakshatra Punarvasu
from 02:52 (17.05)	karana Balava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:27
Sunrise	04:17
Noon	12:26
Sunset	20:36
End of twilight	21:26
Moonrise	06:41
Moonset	00:09
Day length	16 h 19 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 15:11	from 15:58

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 (15:58–20:36) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 04:17–15:11: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

Vinayaka Chaturthi · Ganesha

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

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

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 04:17–15:58 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 15:11–04:15 (17.05) Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 15:58–04:15 (17.05) Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 15:58–04:15 (17.05)

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:17–15:11

Anandadi: Siddhi 15:58–04:15 (17.05) Anandadi: Kana 04:17–15:58

Bhadra in heaven: 03:23–15:11; Bhadra Mukha 03:19–05:18; Bhadra Puchha 13:59–15:11
Surya Dagdha tithi: Shukla-chaturti

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:15–03:46
Abhijit Muhurta	11:53–12:59
Vijaya Muhurta	15:09–16:15
Godhuli	20:36–20:51
Pradosha	20:36–22:08
Nishitha	00:10–00:41 (17.05)
Amrita Kalam	05:48–07:25

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	14:29–16:31
Yamaganda	04:17–06:19
Gulika Kalam	08:21–10:24
Dur Muhurta	09:43–10:48, 16:15–17:20
Varjyam	03:56–05:32 (17.05)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 15:58–20:18

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

Cutting hair, shaving	good 15:58–20:18
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	good 15:58–20:18
Bathing, washing hair	good 15:11–20:36

Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Ardra until 15:58, Punarvasu from 15:58; tithi Shukla-chaturti until 15:11, Shukla-panchami from 15:11; lagna Mesha 04:17, Vrishabha 04:21, Mithuna 05:51, Karka 08:17, Simha 11:15, Kanya 14:16, Tula 17:17, Vrischika 20:18

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Ardra (until 15:58) — sadness; Punarvasu (from 15:58) — strength of spirit (bravery, resilience); Thursday — success.

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

Shukla-chaturti 04:17–15:11: 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 = 0

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

+2 Ravi Yoga 04:17–15:58+1 Yoga Dhriti 04:17–07:36+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 15:58–04:15 (17.05)0 Auspicious tithi 15:11–04:15 (17.05)0 Anandadi: Siddhi 15:58–04:15 (17.05)0 Auspicious nakshatra 15:58–04:15 (17.05)0 Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 15:58–04:15 (17.05)0 Anandadi: Kana 04:17–15:58 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:17–15:11 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 15:11–04:15 (17.05) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Yoga Shula 07:36–09:28−1 Surya Dagdha tithi 04:17–15:11−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 04:17–15:58−2 Rikta tithi 04:17–15:11−2 Vishti (Bhadra) 04:17–15:11

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 04:17

Summary	Best day — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Auspicious nakshatra; auspicious time — after 15:55
Month	Vaishakha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Chitrabhanu (No. 16) · Shaka 1924 · Vikram 2059 more
Festivals	Shankaracharya Jayanti · Skanda Shashti

At sunrise 04:15

Tithi	5Shukla-panchami (Purna, Soma) · until 14:26 more
Nakshatra	Punarvasu, pada 3 (movable, Aditi, Jupiter) · until 15:55 more
Yoga	Shula (“spear, sharp pain”, inauspicious) · until 06:05 more
Karana	Balava (movable) · until 14:26 more
Vara	Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Vrishabha (Taurus), Moon: Mithuna (Gemini)

Changes during the day

from 06:05	yoga Ganda
from 14:26	tithi Shukla-shashti
from 14:26	karana Kaulava
from 15:55	nakshatra Pushya
from 01:54 (18.05)	karana Taitila

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:25
Sunrise	04:15
Noon	12:26
Sunset	20:38
End of twilight	21:28
Moonrise	07:44
Moonset	01:04
Day length	16 h 22 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 14:26	from 15:55

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Punarvasu (04:15–15:55) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Pushya (15:55–20:38) is good for sowing.

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Festivals and periods

Shankaracharya Jayanti · Adi Shankaracharya

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

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 15:11 (16.05)–14:26
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Skanda Shashti · Skanda (Murugan, Kartikeya)

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

Rule: the tithi begins between sunrise and sunset, 14:26–04:13 (18.05)
the tithi begins between sunrise and sunset

Muhurta

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:15–15:55 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 14:26–04:13 (18.05) Ravi Yoga 15:55–04:13 (18.05)

Anandadi: Lumbaka 04:15–15:55 Anandadi: Utpata 15:55–04:13 (18.05)

Gandanta (tithi): 14:03–14:49

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:14–03:44
Abhijit Muhurta	11:53–12:59
Vijaya Muhurta	15:10–16:15
Godhuli	20:38–20:53
Pradosha	20:38–22:09
Nishitha	00:10–00:40 (18.05)
Amrita Kalam	13:31–15:07

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	10:23–12:26
Yamaganda	16:32–18:35
Gulika Kalam	06:18–08:20
Dur Muhurta	07:31–08:37, 12:59–14:04
Varjyam	03:56–05:32, 23:46–01:20 (18.05)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 04:17–11:12

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 04:17–11:12
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	good 04:17–11:12
Bathing, washing hair	good 04:17–11:12

Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Punarvasu until 15:55, Pushya from 15:55; tithi Shukla-panchami until 14:26, Shukla-shashti from 14:26; lagna Mesha 04:15, Vrishabha 04:17, Mithuna 05:47, Karka 08:13, Simha 11:12, Kanya 14:12, Tula 17:13, Vrischika 20:14

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Punarvasu (until 15:55) — strength of spirit (bravery, resilience); Pushya (from 15:55) — increase in wealth; Friday — universal respect.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Best day · score S = +5

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

Auspicious time begins after 15:55

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:15–15:55+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:15–15:55+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 04:15–14:26+1 Ravi Yoga 15:55–04:13 (18.05)0 Anandadi: Utpata 15:55–04:13 (18.05) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 14:26–04:13 (18.05) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Yoga Ganda 06:05–08:18−1 Anandadi: Lumbaka 04:15–15:55

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

Panchanga at sunrise 04:15

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Pushya, Ravi Yoga; cons: Krakacha Yoga, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
Month	Vaishakha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Chitrabhanu (No. 16) · Shaka 1924 · Vikram 2059 more

At sunrise 04:13

Tithi	6Shukla-shashti (Nanda, Kartikeya) · until 13:16 more
Nakshatra	Pushya, pada 3 (light, Brhaspati, Saturn) · until 15:27 more
Yoga	Ganda (“danger, knot”, inauspicious) · until 04:14 more
Karana	Taitila (movable) · until 13:16 more
Vara	Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Vrishabha (Taurus), Moon: Karka (Cancer)

Changes during the day

from 04:14	yoga Vriddhi
from 13:16	tithi Shukla-saptami
from 13:16	karana Gara
from 15:27	nakshatra Ashlesha
from 00:30 (19.05)	karana Vanija
from 02:01 (19.05)	yoga Dhruva

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:23
Sunrise	04:13
Noon	12:26
Sunset	20:39
End of twilight	21:30
Moonrise	09:00
Moonset	01:45
Day length	16 h 26 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 13:16	from 15:27

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Pushya (04:13–15:27) is good for sowing.

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Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 04:13–15:27

Krakacha Yoga 04:13–13:16 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 13:16–04:11 (19.05)

Anandadi: Mitra 04:13–15:27 Anandadi: Manasa 15:27–04:11 (19.05)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:12–03:43
Abhijit Muhurta	11:53–12:59
Vijaya Muhurta	15:11–16:16
Godhuli	20:39–20:54
Pradosha	20:39–22:10
Nishitha	00:10–00:40 (19.05)
Amrita Kalam	09:10–10:44

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	08:20–10:23
Yamaganda	14:29–16:33
Gulika Kalam	04:13–06:16
Dur Muhurta	04:13–05:19, 05:19–06:25
Varjyam	03:46–05:18 (19.05)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 04:13–11:08, 13:16–20:10

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 04:13–11:08, 13:16–20:10
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 04:13–11:08, 13:16–20:10
Bathing, washing hair	average 04:13–11:08, 14:09–20:39

Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Pushya until 15:27, Ashlesha from 15:27; tithi Shukla-shashti until 13:16, Shukla-saptami from 13:16; lagna Vrishabha 04:13, Mithuna 05:43, Karka 08:09, Simha 11:08, Kanya 14:09, Tula 17:09, Vrischika 20:10

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Pushya (until 15:27) — increase in wealth; Ashlesha (from 15:27) — physical affliction (suffering); Saturday — decline of physical strength.

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = +2

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

+2 Pushya 04:13–15:27+2 Ravi Yoga 04:13–15:27+1 Anandadi: Mitra 04:13–15:27+1 Yoga Vriddhi 04:14–02:01 (19.05)0 Auspicious tithi 13:16–04:11 (19.05)0 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 13:16–04:11 (19.05) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 15:27–04:11 (19.05)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−3 Krakacha Yoga 04:13–13:16

Panchanga at sunrise 04:13

Summary	Unfavourable day — many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower), Bhadra on earth
Month	Vaishakha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Chitrabhanu (No. 16) · Shaka 1924 · Vikram 2059 more
Festivals	Ganga Saptami

At sunrise 04:11

Tithi	7Shukla-saptami (Bhadra, Indra) · until 11:39 more
Nakshatra	Ashlesha, pada 3 (sharp, Naga - the lord of snakes (Sharpa), Mercury) · until 14:33 more Gandamula
Yoga	Dhruva (“fixed, constant (the Pole Star)”, auspicious) · until 23:28 more
Karana	Vanija (movable) · until 11:39 more
Vara	Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Vrishabha (Taurus), Moon: Karka (Cancer)

Changes during the day

from 11:39	tithi Shukla-ashtami
from 11:39	karana Vishti
from 14:33	nakshatra Magha
from 22:42	karana Bava
from 23:28	yoga Vyaghata

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:20
Sunrise	04:11
Noon	12:26
Sunset	20:41
End of twilight	21:32
Moonrise	10:25
Moonset	02:15
Day length	16 h 29 min

Gardener’s calendar

tasks at sunrise: good — 3, average — 5, bad — 5

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

task	at sunrise	from 11:39	from 14:33

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Magha (14:33–20:41) is good for sowing, for root crops.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 11:39–20:41: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

Ganga Saptami · Ganga

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

Rule: madhyahna vyapini: midday (the 3rd fifth of the daytime), 10:47–11:39
the tithi covers the decisive time on both days — the day with greater coverage is chosen

Muhurta

Samvartaka Yoga 04:11–11:39 Yamaghanta 14:33–04:10 (20.05)

Anandadi: Vajra 04:11–14:33 Anandadi: Mudgara 14:33–04:10 (20.05)

Bhadra on earth: 11:39–22:42; Bhadra Puchha 13:18–14:24; Bhadra Mukha 14:24–16:14
Gandanta (nakshatra): 08:48–20:15
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Ashlesha

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:11–03:41
Abhijit Muhurta	11:53–12:59
Vijaya Muhurta	15:11–16:17
Godhuli	20:41–20:56
Pradosha	20:41–22:11
Nishitha	00:10–00:40 (20.05)
Amrita Kalam	13:00–14:33

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	18:37–20:41
Yamaganda	12:26–14:30
Gulika Kalam	16:34–18:37
Dur Muhurta	18:29–19:35
Varjyam	03:46–05:18, 01:54–03:25 (20.05)

Haircut and shaving

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

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 04:11–11:04
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 04:11–11:04
Bathing, washing hair	average 04:11–11:04

Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Ashlesha until 14:33, Magha from 14:33; tithi Shukla-saptami until 11:39, Shukla-ashtami from 11:39; lagna Vrishabha 04:11, Mithuna 05:39, Karka 08:05, Simha 11:04, Kanya 14:05, Tula 17:05, Vrischika 20:06

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Ashlesha (until 14:33) — physical affliction (suffering); Magha (from 14:33) — loss of property; Sunday — physical well-being.

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

Shukla-ashtami 11:39–20:41: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Bhadra on earth 11:39–20:41: no shaving or haircuts during Vishti Karana (according to the Muhurta Chintamani, Bhadra does harm when it is on earth; in heaven and in the netherworld its influence on earth is weak).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Unfavourable day · score S = −8

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

Avoid starting important matters: Bhadra on earth

+1 Yoga Dhruva 04:11–23:28+1 Auspicious tithi 04:11–11:39−1 Ashtami 11:39–04:10 (20.05)−1 Anandadi: Vajra 04:11–14:33−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 04:11–14:33−1 Yamaghanta 14:33–04:10 (20.05)−3 Samvartaka Yoga 04:11–11:39−3 Bhadra on earth 11:39–22:42

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 04:11

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Auspicious weekday, Ravi Yoga; cons: Rikta tithi, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
Month	Vaishakha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Chitrabhanu (No. 16) · Shaka 1924 · Vikram 2059 more
Festivals	Sita Navami (Janaki Jayanti) · Masik Durgashtami

At sunrise 04:10

Tithi	8Shukla-ashtami (Jaya, Vasus) · until 09:38 more
Nakshatra	Magha, pada 3 (fierce, Pitris or Pitars - ancestors of the clan, forefathers, Ketu) · until 13:15 more Gandamula
Yoga	Vyaghata (“crushing blow”, inauspicious) · until 20:36 more
Karana	Bava (movable) · until 09:38 more
Vara	Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Vrishabha (Taurus), Moon: Simha (Leo)

Changes during the day

from 09:38	tithi Shukla-navami
from 09:38	karana Balava
from 13:15	nakshatra Purva-Phalguni
from 20:30	karana Kaulava
from 20:36	yoga Harshana

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:18
Sunrise	04:10
Noon	12:26
Sunset	20:43
End of twilight	21:35
Moonrise	11:54
Moonset	02:36
Day length	16 h 33 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 09:38	from 13:15

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Magha (04:10–13:15) is good for sowing, for root crops.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Phalguni (13:15–20:43) is good for root crops.

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Festivals and periods

Sita Navami (Janaki Jayanti) · Sita

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

Rule: madhyahna vyapini: midday (the 3rd fifth of the daytime), 10:47–14:06
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 11:39 (19.05)–09:38
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 13:15–04:08 (21.05)

Anandadi: Dhwaja 13:15–04:08 (21.05) Anandadi: Dhwanksha 04:10–13:15

Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Magha

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:10–03:40
Abhijit Muhurta	11:53–12:59
Vijaya Muhurta	15:12–16:18
Godhuli	20:43–20:58
Pradosha	20:43–22:12
Nishitha	00:11–00:40 (21.05)
Amrita Kalam	10:59–12:30

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	06:14–08:18
Yamaganda	10:22–12:26
Gulika Kalam	14:30–16:35
Dur Muhurta	12:59–14:06, 16:18–17:24
Varjyam	20:43–22:12

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 04:10–11:00, 14:01–20:43

Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Magha until 13:15, Purva-Phalguni from 13:15; tithi Shukla-ashtami until 09:38, Shukla-navami from 09:38; lagna Vrishabha 04:10, Mithuna 05:35, Karka 08:02, Simha 11:00, Kanya 14:01, Tula 17:01, Vrischika 20:02

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Magha (until 13:15) — loss of property; Purva-Phalguni (from 13:15) — ill health; Monday — clear, bright complexion.

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

Shukla-ashtami 04:10–09:38: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Shukla-navami 09:38–20:43: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

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 Ravi Yoga 13:15–04:08 (21.05)0 Anandadi: Dhwaja 13:15–04:08 (21.05)0 Yoga Harshana 20:36–04:08 (21.05)−1 Anandadi: Dhwanksha 04:10–13:15−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 04:10–13:15−1 Rikta tithi 09:38–04:08 (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 04:10

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Krakacha Yoga, Rikta tithi
Month	Vaishakha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Chitrabhanu (No. 16) · Shaka 1924 · Vikram 2059 more

At sunrise 04:08

Tithi	9Shukla-navami (Rikta, Serpent (Naga)) · until 07:17 more
Nakshatra	Purva-Phalguni, pada 3 (fierce, Bhaga (Share, Distributor) - god of wealth and family, Venus) · until 11:37 more
Yoga	Harshana (“delighting”, auspicious) · until 17:29 more
Karana	Kaulava (movable) · until 07:17 more
Vara	Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Vrishabha (Taurus), Moon: Simha (Leo)

Changes during the day

from 07:17	tithi Shukla-dashami
from 07:17	karana Taitila
from 11:37	nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni
from 17:29	yoga Vajra
from 17:59	karana Gara

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:16
Sunrise	04:08
Noon	12:26
Sunset	20:45
End of twilight	21:37
Moonrise	13:24
Moonset	02:52
Day length	16 h 36 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 07:17	from 11:37

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Phalguni (04:08–11:37) is good for root crops.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Phalguni (11:37–20:45) is good for sowing.

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Muhurta

Ravi Yoga all day

Krakacha Yoga 07:17–04:06 (22.05)

Anandadi: Prajapati 11:37–04:06 (22.05) Anandadi: Dhumra 04:08–11:37

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:09–03:38
Abhijit Muhurta	11:53–13:00
Vijaya Muhurta	15:12–16:19
Godhuli	20:45–20:59
Pradosha	20:45–22:13
Nishitha	00:11–00:40 (22.05)
Amrita Kalam	05:39–07:09, 03:06–04:34 (22.05)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	16:35–18:40
Yamaganda	08:17–10:22
Gulika Kalam	12:26–14:31
Dur Muhurta	07:27–08:34, 23:41–00:11 (22.05)
Varjyam	18:15–19:43

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 07:17–10:56, 11:37–20:45

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 07:17–10:56, 11:37–20:45
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 07:17–10:56, 11:37–20:45
Bathing, washing hair	average 07:17–10:56, 11:37–20:45

Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Purva-Phalguni until 11:37, Uttara-Phalguni from 11:37; tithi Shukla-navami until 07:17, Shukla-dashami from 07:17; lagna Vrishabha 04:08, Mithuna 05:31, Karka 07:58, Simha 10:56, Kanya 13:57, Tula 16:57, Vrischika 19:58

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Purva-Phalguni (until 11:37) — ill health; Uttara-Phalguni (from 11:37) — destruction of all diseases; Tuesday — harm to longevity.

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

Shukla-navami 04:08–07:17: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −3

+2 Ravi Yoga all day+1 Anandadi: Prajapati 11:37–04:06 (22.05)+1 Yoga Harshana 04:08–17:29+1 Auspicious tithi 07:17–04:06 (22.05)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 11:37–04:06 (22.05)0 Yoga Vajra 17:29–18:31−1 Anandadi: Dhumra 04:08–11:37−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 04:08–11:37−2 Rikta tithi 04:08–07:17−3 Krakacha Yoga 07:17–04:06 (22.05)

Panchanga at sunrise 04:08

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Kshaya tithi, Vishti (Bhadra)
Month	Vaishakha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Chitrabhanu (No. 16) · Shaka 1924 · Vikram 2059 more
Festivals	Mohini Ekadashi

At sunrise 04:06

Tithi	10Shukla-dashami (Purna, Dharma) · until 04:38 more
Nakshatra	Uttara-Phalguni, pada 3 (fixed, Aryaman (Lord of Hospitality), Sun) · until 09:43 more
Yoga	Vajra (“diamond, thunderbolt”, inauspicious) · until 14:10 more
Karana	Gara (movable) · until 04:38 more
Vara	Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Vrishabha (Taurus), Moon: Kanya (Virgo)

Changes during the day

from 04:38	tithi Shukla-ekadashi (kshaya: not present at any sunrise)
from 04:38	karana Vanija
from 09:43	nakshatra Hasta
from 14:10	yoga Siddhi
from 15:14	karana Vishti
from 01:48 (23.05)	tithi Shukla-dvadashi
from 01:48 (23.05)	karana Bava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:14
Sunrise	04:06
Noon	12:26
Sunset	20:46
End of twilight	21:39
Moonrise	14:54
Moonset	03:06
Day length	16 h 39 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 04:38	from 09:43

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Phalguni (04:06–09:43) is good for sowing.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Hasta (09:43–20:46) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 15:14–20:46: 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 04:38–01:48 (23.05)
kshaya Ekadashi does not prevail at sunrise: Smartas fast on the day it begins, Vaishnavas on the next day
Parana (breaking the fast): 07:04–07:26 (23.05)
Vaishnava date: 23.05

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 04:06–09:43 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 09:43–04:05 (23.05) Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 01:48–04:05 (23.05)

Anandadi: Vardhamana 04:06–09:43 Anandadi: Ananda 09:43–04:05 (23.05)

Bhadra in the netherworld: 15:14–01:48 (23.05); Bhadra Puchha 19:27–20:31; Bhadra Mukha 20:31–22:17
Gandanta (tithi): 04:17–05:00

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:08–03:37
Abhijit Muhurta	none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday
Vijaya Muhurta	15:13–16:20
Godhuli	20:46–21:01
Pradosha	20:46–22:14
Nishitha	00:11–00:40 (23.05)
Amrita Kalam	03:06–04:34, 02:10–03:38 (23.05)

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	17:24–18:52

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 04:06–10:52, 13:53–19:54

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

Cutting hair, shaving	good 04:06–10:52, 13:53–19:54
Cutting fingernails	good 04:06–04:38
Cutting toenails	good 04:06–10:52, 13:53–19:54
Bathing, washing hair	good 04:06–10:52, 13:53–20:46

Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni until 09:43, Hasta from 09:43; tithi Shukla-dashami until 04:38, Shukla-ekadashi from 04:38; lagna Vrishabha 04:06, Mithuna 05:27, Karka 07:54, Simha 10:52, Kanya 13:53, Tula 16:53, Vrischika 19:54

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Uttara-Phalguni (until 09:43) — destruction of all diseases; Hasta (from 09:43) — imparting radiance (to the person); Wednesday — favour of the authorities.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = +7

Avoid starting important matters: Kshaya tithi

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 09:43–04:05 (23.05)+2 Ravi Yoga 04:06–09:43+1 Anandadi: Vardhamana 04:06–09:43+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:06–09:43+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 04:06–04:38+1 Yoga Siddhi 14:10–04:05 (23.05)−1 Vishti (Bhadra) 15:14–01:48 (23.05)−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 04:06

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Vyatipata, Anandadi: Rakshasa
Month	Vaishakha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Chitrabhanu (No. 16) · Shaka 1924 · Vikram 2059 more
Festivals	Mohini Ekadashi — Vaishnava fast · Pradosha Vrat

At sunrise 04:05

Tithi	12Shukla-dvadashi (Bhadra, Sun (Ravi)) · until 22:53 more
Nakshatra	Hasta, pada 4 (light, Savitar (Animating, Awakening), Moon) · until 07:39 more
Yoga	Siddhi (“success, accomplishment”, auspicious) · until 10:44 more
Karana	Bava (movable) · until 12:21 more
Vara	Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Vrishabha (Taurus), Moon: Kanya (Virgo)

Changes during the day

from 07:39	nakshatra Chitra
from 10:44	yoga Vyatipata
from 12:21	karana Balava
from 22:53	tithi Shukla-triodashi
from 22:53	karana Kaulava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:12
Sunrise	04:05
Noon	12:26
Sunset	20:48
End of twilight	21:41
Moonrise	16:24
Moonset	03:19
Day length	16 h 43 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 07:39

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Hasta (04:05–07:39) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Chitra (07:39–20:48) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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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: 22.05
Ekadashi does not prevail at any sunrise (kshaya): Smartas fast on the day it begins, Vaishnavas on the next day, on Dwadashi.

Pradosha Vrat · Shiva

Rule: pradosha vyapini: 3 muhurtas after sunset, 20:48–22:15
the tithi does not cover the decisive time on either day — the day it begins is chosen

Muhurta

Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 22:53–04:03 (24.05)

Anandadi: Chara 07:39–04:03 (24.05) Anandadi: Rakshasa 04:05–07:39

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:06–03:36
Abhijit Muhurta	11:53–13:00
Vijaya Muhurta	15:14–16:20
Godhuli	20:48–21:02
Pradosha	20:48–22:15
Nishitha	00:11–00:40 (24.05)
Amrita Kalam	23:42–01:10 (24.05)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	14:32–16:37
Yamaganda	04:05–06:10
Gulika Kalam	08:16–10:21
Dur Muhurta	09:39–10:46, 16:20–17:27
Varjyam	14:57–16:25

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 04:05–10:44

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

Cutting hair, shaving	good 04:05–10:44
Cutting fingernails	average 04:05–10:44
Cutting toenails	good 04:05–10:44
Bathing, washing hair	good 04:05–10:48, 13:49–20:48

Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Hasta until 07:39, Chitra from 07:39; tithi Shukla-dvadashi; lagna Vrishabha 04:05, Mithuna 05:23, Karka 07:50, Simha 10:48, Kanya 13:49, Tula 16:49, Vrischika 19:50

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Hasta (until 07:39) — imparting radiance (to the person); Chitra (from 07:39) — improvement of well-being; Thursday — success.

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

Vyatipata 10:44–20:48: auspicious undertakings, including haircuts, are avoided during this yoga (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = +1

Avoid starting important matters: Vyatipata

+2 Yoga Siddhi 04:05–10:44+1 Anandadi: Chara 07:39–04:03 (24.05)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:05–07:39+1 Auspicious weekday−1 Anandadi: Rakshasa 04:05–07:39−3 Vyatipata 10:44–04:03 (24.05)

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

Panchanga at sunrise 04:05

Summary	Favourable day — Ravi Yoga, Auspicious nakshatra; auspicious time — after 07:16
Month	Vaishakha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Chitrabhanu (No. 16) · Shaka 1924 · Vikram 2059 more
Festivals	Narasimha Jayanti

At sunrise 04:03

Tithi	13Shukla-triodashi (Jaya, God of Love) · until 20:00 more
Nakshatra	Chitra, pada 4 (soft, Tvashtri (Heavenly Architect) or Vishwakarma (Vastu God), Mars) · until 05:32 more
Yoga	Vyatipata (“calamity, downfall”, inauspicious) · until 07:16 more
Karana	Kaulava (movable) · until 09:26 more
Vara	Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Vrishabha (Taurus), Moon: Tula (Libra)

Changes during the day

from 05:32	nakshatra Swati
from 07:16	yoga Variyana
from 09:26	karana Taitila
from 20:00	tithi Shukla-chaturdashi
from 20:00	karana Gara
from 03:29 (25.05)	nakshatra Vishakha
from 03:52 (25.05)	yoga Parigha

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:10
Sunrise	04:03
Noon	12:26
Sunset	20:50
End of twilight	21:43
Moonrise	17:56
Moonset	03:32
Day length	16 h 46 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 05:32	from 20:00

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Chitra (04:03–05:32) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Swati (05:32–20:50) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Shukla-chaturdashi 20:00–20:50: 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, 20:00–20:50
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 05:32–03:29 (25.05)

Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 04:03–20:00

Anandadi: Matanga 03:29–04:02 (25.05) Anandadi: Musala 04:03–05:32 Anandadi: Gada 05:32–03:29 (25.05)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:05–03:34
Abhijit Muhurta	11:53–13:00
Vijaya Muhurta	15:14–16:21
Godhuli	20:50–21:04
Pradosha	20:50–22:16
Nishitha	00:11–00:40 (25.05)
Amrita Kalam	19:26–20:54

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	10:21–12:27
Yamaganda	16:38–18:44
Gulika Kalam	06:09–08:15
Dur Muhurta	07:25–08:32, 13:00–14:07
Varjyam	10:40–12:07

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 07:16–10:44, 13:45–19:46

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	good 07:16–10:44, 13:45–19:46
Cutting fingernails	average 07:16–20:00
Cutting toenails	good 07:16–10:44, 13:45–19:46
Bathing, washing hair	good 04:03–10:44, 13:45–20:00

Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Chitra until 05:32, Swati from 05:32; tithi Shukla-triodashi until 20:00, Shukla-chaturdashi from 20:00; lagna Vrishabha 04:03, Mithuna 05:20, Karka 07:46, Simha 10:44, Kanya 13:45, Tula 16:45, Vrischika 19:46

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Chitra (until 05:32) — improvement of well-being; Swati (from 05:32) — relief from all suffering; Friday — universal respect.

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

Shukla-chaturdashi 20:00–20:50: a Rikta and Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Vyatipata 04:03–07:16: auspicious undertakings, including haircuts, are avoided during this yoga (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Favourable day · score S = +4

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

Auspicious time begins after 07:16

+2 Ravi Yoga 05:32–03:29 (25.05)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:03–05:32+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 04:03–20:00+1 Yoga Variyana 07:16–03:52 (25.05)0 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 04:03–20:00 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Rikta tithi 20:00–04:02 (25.05)−1 Vyatipata 04:03–07:16−1 Anandadi: Gada 05:32–03:29 (25.05)

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

Panchanga at sunrise 04:03

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Ravi Yoga, Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi); cons: Rikta tithi, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
Month	Vaishakha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Chitrabhanu (No. 16) · Shaka 1924 · Vikram 2059 more

At sunrise 04:02

Tithi	14Shukla-chaturdashi (Rikta, Kali) · until 17:16 more
Nakshatra	Vishakha, pada 1 (mixed, Indra and Agni, Jupiter) · until 01:40 (26.05) more
Yoga	Parigha (“bolt, barrier”, inauspicious) · until 00:39 (26.05) more
Karana	Gara (movable) · until 06:36 more
Vara	Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Vrishabha (Taurus), Moon: Tula (Libra)

Changes during the day

from 06:36	karana Vanija
from 17:16	tithi Purnima
from 17:16	karana Vishti
from 00:39 (26.05)	yoga Shiva
from 01:40 (26.05)	nakshatra Anuradha

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:09
Sunrise	04:02
Noon	12:26
Sunset	20:51
End of twilight	21:45
Moonrise	19:28
Moonset	03:47
Day length	16 h 49 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 17:16

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Vishakha (04:02–20:51) is good for sowing, for root crops.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 17:16–20:51: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Shukla-chaturdashi 04:02–17:16: according to the Kalaprakashika, ploughing on Chaturdashi puts the owner’s life in danger.

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Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:02–17:16 Ravi Yoga 09:31–01:40 (26.05)

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 17:16–04:01 (26.05)

Anandadi: Shubha 04:02–01:40 (26.05) Anandadi: Amrita 01:40–04:01 (26.05)

Bhadra in the netherworld: 17:16–20:05
Bhadra in heaven: 20:05–04:01 (26.05); Bhadra Puchha 00:17–01:22 (26.05); Bhadra Mukha 01:22–03:10 (26.05)

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	00:12–00:40 (26.05)
Amrita Kalam	17:32–19:01

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	08:14–10:20
Yamaganda	14:33–16:39
Gulika Kalam	04:02–06:08
Dur Muhurta	04:02–05:09, 05:09–06:17
Varjyam	08:40–10:08

Haircut and shaving

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

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

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

Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Vishakha; tithi Shukla-chaturdashi until 17:16, Purnima from 17:16; lagna Vrishabha 04:02, Mithuna 05:16, Karka 07:42, Simha 10:40, Kanya 13:41, Tula 16:41, Vrischika 19:42

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Vishakha — loss of money; Saturday — decline of physical strength.

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

Shukla-chaturdashi 04:02–17:16: a Rikta and Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Purnima 17:16–20:51: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = 0

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

+2 Ravi Yoga 09:31–01:40 (26.05)+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:02–17:16+1 Anandadi: Shubha 04:02–01:40 (26.05)0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 17:16–04:01 (26.05) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Vishti (Bhadra) 17:16–20:05−1 Yoga Parigha 04:02–14:15−1 Eclipse nearby−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−2 Rikta tithi 04:02–17:16

Panchanga at sunrise 04:02

Summary	Unfavourable day — Anandadi: Mrityu, Eclipse (not visible here)
Month	Vaishakha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Chitrabhanu (No. 16) · Shaka 1924 · Vikram 2059 more
Festivals	Buddha Purnima (Vesak) · Vaishakha Purnima · Lunar eclipse, penumbral (not visible here)

At sunrise 04:01

Tithi	15Purnima (Purna, Vishvedevas) · until 14:51 more
Nakshatra	Anuradha, pada 1 (soft, Mitra (Friend), Saturn) · until 00:10 (27.05) more
Yoga	Shiva (“auspicious, benevolent”, auspicious) · until 21:42 more
Karana	Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 04:01 more
Vara	Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Vrishabha (Taurus), Moon: Vrischika (Scorpio)

Changes during the day

from 04:01	karana Bava
from 14:51	tithi Krishna-pratipat
from 14:51	karana Balava
from 21:42	yoga Siddha
from 00:10 (27.05)	nakshatra Jyestha
from 01:47 (27.05)	karana Kaulava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:07
Sunrise	04:01
Noon	12:26
Sunset	20:53
End of twilight	21:47
Moonrise	20:59
Moonset	04:06
Day length	16 h 52 min

Sky

Full moon (Purnima)	14:51
Lunar eclipse, penumbral	greatest eclipse 15:03, magnitude 0.689
Phases	Penumbral eclipse begins 13:15 Penumbral eclipse ends 16:51
Visibility	not visible here (below the horizon)

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 14:51

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Anuradha (04:01–20:53) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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Festivals and periods

Buddha Purnima (Vesak) · Buddha and Kurma

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

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 17:16 (25.05)–14:51
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 17:16 (25.05)–14:51
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Muhurta

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 14:51–03:59 (27.05)

Anandadi: Mrityu 04:01–00:10 (27.05) Anandadi: Kana 00:10–03:59 (27.05)

Bhadra in heaven: 20:05 (25.05)–04:01; Bhadra Puchha 00:17–01:22; Bhadra Mukha 01:22–03:10
Gandanta (tithi): 14:29–15:13

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:03–03:32
Abhijit Muhurta	11:53–13:00
Vijaya Muhurta	15:15–16:23
Godhuli	20:53–21:07
Pradosha	20:53–22:18
Nishitha	00:12–00:40 (27.05)
Amrita Kalam	14:25–15:55

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	05:25–06:55

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 04:01–10:36, 13:37–20:53

Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Anuradha; tithi Purnima until 14:51, Krishna-pratipat from 14:51; lagna Vrishabha 04:01, Mithuna 05:12, Karka 07:38, Simha 10:36, Kanya 13:37, Tula 16:37, Vrischika 19:38

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

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

Purnima 04:01–14:51: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Cautions:

The Muhurta Chintamani warns: whoever shaves in Anuradha nakshatra 3 times a year puts their life in danger — frequent haircuts in this nakshatra are best avoided.

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Unfavourable day · score S = −2

Strict prohibition: Anandadi: Mrityu

+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:01–00:10 (27.05)+1 Yoga Shiva 04:01–21:420 Auspicious tithi 14:51–03:59 (27.05)0 Vishti (Bhadra) 04:01–04:01−1 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 14:51–03:59 (27.05)−1 Eclipse (not visible here)−3 Anandadi: Mrityu 04:01–00:10 (27.05)

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 04:01

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Yoga Siddha, Anandadi: Padma; cons: Fierce or sharp nakshatra, Eclipse nearby
Month	Vaishakha (amanta) · Jyeshtha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Chitrabhanu (No. 16) · Shaka 1924 · Vikram 2059 more
Festivals	Narada Jayanti

At sunrise 03:59

Tithi	1Krishna-pratipat (Nanda, Brahma) · until 12:51 more
Nakshatra	Jyestha, pada 1 (sharp, Indra (Leader of the Gods), Mercury) · until 23:10 more Gandamula
Yoga	Siddha (“perfected, accomplished”, auspicious) · until 19:09 more
Karana	Kaulava (movable) · until 12:51 more
Vara	Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Vrishabha (Taurus), Moon: Vrischika (Scorpio)

Changes during the day

from 12:51	tithi Krishna-dvitya
from 12:51	karana Taitila
from 19:09	yoga Sadhya
from 23:10	nakshatra Mula
from 00:02 (28.05)	karana Gara

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:05
Sunrise	03:59
Noon	12:26
Sunset	20:54
End of twilight	21:49
Moonrise	22:23
Moonset	04:32
Day length	16 h 55 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 12:51

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Jyestha (03:59–20:54) is good 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 14:51 (26.05)–12:51
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Muhurta

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 12:51–03:58 (28.05)

Anandadi: Padma 03:59–23:10 Anandadi: Lumbaka 23:10–03:58 (28.05)

Gandanta (nakshatra): 17:22–05:00 (28.05)
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Jyestha

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:02–03:31
Abhijit Muhurta	11:53–13:01
Vijaya Muhurta	15:16–16:24
Godhuli	20:54–21:08
Pradosha	20:54–22:19
Nishitha	00:12–00:40 (28.05)
Amrita Kalam	14:44–16:16

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	06:06–08:13
Yamaganda	10:20–12:27
Gulika Kalam	14:34–16:41
Dur Muhurta	13:01–14:08, 16:24–17:31
Varjyam	05:32–07:04

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 03:59–10:32, 13:33–19:35

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 03:59–10:32, 13:33–19:35
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 03:59–10:32, 13:33–19:35
Bathing, washing hair	average 03:59–10:32, 12:51–20:54

Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Jyestha; tithi Krishna-pratipat until 12:51, Krishna-dvitya from 12:51; lagna Vrishabha 03:59, Mithuna 05:08, Karka 07:34, Simha 10:32, Kanya 13:33, Tula 16:33, Vrischika 19:35

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Jyestha — loss (reduction) of landed property (real estate); Monday — clear, bright complexion.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = +2

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

+2 Yoga Siddha 03:59–19:09+1 Anandadi: Padma 03:59–23:10+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 03:59–12:51−1 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 12:51–03:58 (28.05)−1 Eclipse nearby−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 03:59–23:10

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

Panchanga at sunrise 03:59

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Anandadi: Chhatra; cons: Fierce or sharp nakshatra, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
Month	Vaishakha (amanta) · Jyeshtha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Chitrabhanu (No. 16) · Shaka 1924 · Vikram 2059 more

At sunrise 03:58

Tithi	2Krishna-dvitya (Bhadra, Vidhatr) · until 11:23 more
Nakshatra	Mula, pada 1 (sharp, Nirriti (Goddess of Destruction or Alakshmi), Ketu) · until 22:44 more Gandamula
Yoga	Sadhya (“attainable, amenable”, auspicious) · until 17:03 more
Karana	Gara (movable) · until 11:23 more
Vara	Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Vrishabha (Taurus), Moon: Dhanu (Sagittarius)

Changes during the day

from 11:23	tithi Krishna-tritya
from 11:23	karana Vanija
from 17:03	yoga Shubha
from 22:44	nakshatra Purva-Ashadha
from 22:53	karana Vishti

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:03
Sunrise	03:58
Noon	12:26
Sunset	20:56
End of twilight	21:51
Moonrise	23:33
Moonset	05:08
Day length	16 h 57 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 11:23

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

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

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Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 11:23–03:57 (29.05)

Anandadi: Chhatra 03:58–22:44 Anandadi: Mitra 22:44–03:57 (29.05)

Bhadra in the netherworld: 22:53–10:33 (29.05); Bhadra Puchha 06:30–07:39 (29.05); Bhadra Mukha 07:39–09:35 (29.05)
Gandanta (nakshatra): 17:22 (27.05)–05:00
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Mula

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:01–03:30
Abhijit Muhurta	11:53–13:01
Vijaya Muhurta	15:17–16:24
Godhuli	20:56–21:10
Pradosha	20:56–22:20
Nishitha	00:12–00:40 (29.05)
Amrita Kalam	16:27–18:01

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	16:41–18:49
Yamaganda	08:12–10:20
Gulika Kalam	12:27–14:34
Dur Muhurta	07:22–08:29, 23:44–00:12 (29.05)
Varjyam	21:10–22:44

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 13:29–19:31

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 13:29–19:31
Cutting fingernails	bad throughout the daytime
Cutting toenails	average 13:29–19:31
Bathing, washing hair	average 03:58–10:28, 13:29–20:56

Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Mula; tithi Krishna-dvitya until 11:23, Krishna-tritya from 11:23; lagna Vrishabha 03:58, Mithuna 05:04, Karka 07:30, Simha 10:28, Kanya 13:29, Tula 16:29, Vrischika 19:31

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Mula — ruin of the family; Tuesday — harm to longevity.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = +2

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

+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 11:23–03:57 (29.05)+1 Anandadi: Chhatra 03:58–22:44+1 Yoga Sadhya 03:58–17:03+1 Auspicious tithi 03:58–11:23−1 Gandanta 03:58–05:00−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 03:58–22:44

Panchanga at sunrise 03:58

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi), Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi)
Month	Vaishakha (amanta) · Jyeshtha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Chitrabhanu (No. 16) · Shaka 1924 · Vikram 2059 more
Festivals	Sankashti Chaturthi (Ekadanta)

At sunrise 03:57

Tithi	3Krishna-tritya (Jaya, Vishnu) · until 10:33 more
Nakshatra	Purva-Ashadha, pada 1 (fierce, Varuna, Venus) · until 22:59 more
Yoga	Shubha (“goodness, happiness”, auspicious) · until 15:30 more
Karana	Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 10:33 more
Vara	Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Vrishabha (Taurus), Moon: Dhanu (Sagittarius)

Changes during the day

from 10:33	tithi Krishna-chaturti
from 10:33	karana Bava
from 15:30	yoga Shukla
from 22:24	karana Balava
from 22:59	nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:02
Sunrise	03:57
Noon	12:27
Sunset	20:57
End of twilight	21:53
Moonrise	none
Moonset	05:58
Day length	17 h 00 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 10:33

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Ashadha (03:57–20:57) is good for root crops.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 03:57–10:33: 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, 00:25 (30.05)
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Muhurta

Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:57–10:33 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:57–10:33

Anandadi: Shrivatsa 03:57–22:59 Anandadi: Vajra 22:59–03:55 (30.05)

Bhadra in the netherworld: 22:53 (28.05)–10:33; Bhadra Puchha 06:30–07:39; Bhadra Mukha 07:39–09:35

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:01–03:29
Abhijit Muhurta	none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday
Vijaya Muhurta	15:17–16:25
Godhuli	20:57–21:11
Pradosha	20:57–22:21
Nishitha	00:12–00:40 (30.05)
Amrita Kalam	18:08–19:45

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	08:26–10:03

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 03:57–10:33

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 03:57–10:33
Cutting fingernails	average 03:57–10:24
Cutting toenails	average 03:57–10:33
Bathing, washing hair	good 03:57–10:24

Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Purva-Ashadha; tithi Krishna-tritya until 10:33, Krishna-chaturti from 10:33; lagna Vrishabha 03:57, Mithuna 05:00, Karka 07:26, Simha 10:24, Kanya 13:25, Tula 16:25, Vrischika 19:27

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Purva-Ashadha — ruin of the family; Wednesday — favour of the authorities.

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

Krishna-chaturti 10:33–20:57: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −3

+2 Yoga Shubha 03:57–15:30+1 Anandadi: Shrivatsa 03:57–22:59+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 03:57–10:33−1 Surya Dagdha tithi 10:33–03:55 (30.05)−1 Vishti (Bhadra) 03:57–10:33−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 03:57–22:59−1 Rikta tithi 10:33–03:55 (30.05)−2 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:57–10:33−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:57–10:33

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

Panchanga at sunrise 03:57

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Anandadi: Saumya; cons: Rikta tithi, Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi)
Month	Vaishakha (amanta) · Jyeshtha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Chitrabhanu (No. 16) · Shaka 1924 · Vikram 2059 more

At sunrise 03:55

Tithi	4Krishna-chaturti (Rikta, Yama) · until 10:25 more
Nakshatra	Uttara-Ashadha, pada 1 (fixed, Vishva-Deva (All Gods), Sun) · until 23:55 more
Yoga	Shukla (“bright, pure”, auspicious) · until 14:29 more
Karana	Balava (movable) · until 10:25 more
Vara	Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Vrishabha (Taurus), Moon: Dhanu (Sagittarius)

Changes during the day

from 10:25	tithi Krishna-panchami
from 10:25	karana Kaulava
from 14:29	yoga Brahma
from 22:37	karana Taitila
from 23:55	nakshatra Shravana

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:00
Sunrise	03:55
Noon	12:27
Sunset	20:59
End of twilight	21:55
Moonrise	00:25
Moonset	07:02
Day length	17 h 03 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 10:25

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, Uttara-Ashadha (03:55–20:59) is good for sowing.

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Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 10:25–03:54 (31.05)

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:55–10:25

Anandadi: Saumya 03:55–17:37 Anandadi: Dhwaja 01:36–03:54 (31.05) Anandadi: Dhwanksha 17:37–01:36 (31.05)

Surya Dagdha tithi: Krishna-chaturti

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:00–03:28
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 (31.05)
Amrita Kalam	17:16–18:55

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	14:35–16:43
Yamaganda	03:55–06:03
Gulika Kalam	08:11–10:19
Dur Muhurta	09:37–10:45, 16:26–17:34
Varjyam	07:17–08:57

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 13:21–19:23

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

Cutting hair, shaving	good 13:21–19:23
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	good 13:21–19:23
Bathing, washing hair	good 13:21–20:59

Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha; tithi Krishna-chaturti until 10:25, Krishna-panchami from 10:25; lagna Vrishabha 03:55, Mithuna 04:56, Karka 07:22, Simha 10:20, Kanya 13:21, Tula 16:22, Vrischika 19:23

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

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

Krishna-chaturti 03:55–10:25: 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).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = +1

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

+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 10:25–03:54 (31.05)+1 Anandadi: Saumya 03:55–17:37+1 Auspicious nakshatra 03:55–23:55+1 Yoga Shukla 03:55–14:29+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 10:25–03:54 (31.05)0 Anandadi: Dhwanksha 17:37–01:36 (31.05)−1 Surya Dagdha tithi 03:55–10:25−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:55–10:25−2 Rikta tithi 03:55–10:25

Panchanga at sunrise 03:55

Summary	Unfavourable day — Visha Yoga (weekday, tithi and nakshatra), Anandadi: Dhumra
Month	Vaishakha (amanta) · Jyeshtha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Chitrabhanu (No. 16) · Shaka 1924 · Vikram 2059 more

At sunrise 03:54

Tithi	5Krishna-panchami (Purna, Soma) · until 11:00 more
Nakshatra	Shravana, pada 1 (movable, Shri Vishnu, Moon) · until 01:31 (01.06) more
Yoga	Brahma (“Brahma, sacred knowledge”, auspicious) · until 14:02 more
Karana	Taitila (movable) · until 11:00 more
Vara	Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Vrishabha (Taurus), Moon: Makara (Capricorn)

Changes during the day

from 11:00	tithi Krishna-shashti
from 11:00	karana Gara
from 14:02	yoga Indra
from 23:32	karana Vanija
from 01:31 (01.06)	nakshatra Dhanishtha

Sun and Moon

Dawn	02:58
Sunrise	03:54
Noon	12:27
Sunset	21:00
End of twilight	21:57
Moonrise	01:02
Moonset	08:15
Day length	17 h 05 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 11:00

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

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

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Muhurta

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 03:54–01:31 (01.06) Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 11:00–03:53 (01.06) Ravi Yoga 01:31–03:53 (01.06)

Visha Yoga (weekday, tithi and nakshatra) 11:00–01:31 (01.06)

Anandadi: Prajapati 01:31–03:53 (01.06) Anandadi: Dhumra 03:54–01:31 (01.06)

Gandanta (tithi): 10:35–11:25

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	02:59–03:27
Abhijit Muhurta	11:53–13:01
Vijaya Muhurta	15:18–16:27
Godhuli	21:00–21:14
Pradosha	21:00–22:23
Nishitha	00:13–00:40 (01.06)
Amrita Kalam	14:25–16:08

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	10:19–12:27
Yamaganda	16:44–18:52
Gulika Kalam	06:03–08:11
Dur Muhurta	07:20–08:28, 13:01–14:10
Varjyam	04:11–05:53

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 03:54–10:17

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

Cutting hair, shaving	good 03:54–10:17
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	good 03:54–10:17
Bathing, washing hair	good 03:54–10:17, 13:17–21:00

Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Shravana; tithi Krishna-panchami until 11:00, Krishna-shashti from 11:00; lagna Vrishabha 03:54, Mithuna 04:52, Karka 07:18, Simha 10:17, Kanya 13:17, Tula 16:18, Vrischika 19:19

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

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Unfavourable day · score S = +1

Strict prohibition: Visha Yoga (weekday, tithi and nakshatra)

+2 Yoga Brahma 03:54–14:02+1 Auspicious nakshatra 03:54–01:31 (01.06)+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 03:54–11:000 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 03:54–01:31 (01.06) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 11:00–03:53 (01.06) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Anandadi: Dhumra 03:54–01:31 (01.06)−3 Visha Yoga (weekday, tithi and nakshatra) 11:00–01:31 (01.06)

Panchanga at sunrise 03:54

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

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

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

Chitrabhanu (No. 16 of 60, “shining in many colours”) — A brilliant year: abundance, joy, success in the arts and in affairs.
Northern samvatsara: Jaya (No. 28)
Shaka Samvat 1924 · Vikram Samvat 2059 · Kali Yuga 5103
Next year — Subhanu, from the new moon before Ugadi (the start of Chaitra) 1.04.2003
In South India (Shaka Samvat, lunar reckoning) the years of the 60-year cycle follow one another without a break, and the name of the year changes at Ugadi — at the start of Chaitra, on the first tithi of the bright half.

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Krishna-panchami
any undertakings

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Wednesday
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Mula
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Purva-Ashadha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

Krishna-panchami
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

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

Vrishabha
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut

Mithuna
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut

Karka
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut

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

Kanya
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut

Tula
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut

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

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

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

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

Krishna-shashti
plowing the ground

nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha
Planting and sowing are allowed.

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

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

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

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

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

The Moon in Kanya, Tula, Dhanu or Makara: Bhadra is in patala (the netherworld) — its influence on earth is weak; according to a verse of the Muhurta Chintamani, it even portends gain.

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

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

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

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

How it is calculated: following the South Indian tradition (Tamil Nadu, Kerala), as Drik Panchang does — the daytime from sunrise to sunset (upper limb of the disc, with refraction) is divided into 8 parts, and Rahu Kalam is part 6 (Mon 2, Sat 3, Fri 4, Wed 5, Thu 6, Tue 7, Sun 8).
Another tradition — Kala Vela: the eighth parts of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order starting from the lord of the day, while the eighth part, the last before sunset, is “empty”, without a lord; in this tradition it is given to Rahu — today {y} (on Sundays it coincides with the calculation above).
Yet another tradition — printed panchangas: a nominal day of 6:00–18:00, so Rahu Kalam always falls at the same clock time — today 13:30–15:00; if the nominal 6:00–18:00 day is counted in local mean time — 13:59–15:29 by the clock. Far from India this is a rough approximation.
Using the rising and setting of the centre of the disc without refraction (old Siddhantic panchangas): {x}.
At night Rahu Kalam is usually not reckoned (the translator of the Kalaprakashika, 1917: “it occurs only in the daytime”); a few divide the night into 8 parts as well, but there is no generally accepted order of the night parts. In North India, Choghadiya is more often consulted to choose the hour.

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

How it is calculated: the eighths of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day; Yamaganda (Yamaghantaka) is Jupiter’s portion, today part 1. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 06:00–07:30.

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

How it is calculated: Saturn’s portion among the eighths of the daytime (planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day), today part 3. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 09:00–10:30. According to a note by the translator of the Kalaprakashika, Gulika is not considered inauspicious: it is even good for reaping, gathering grain, trade, medical treatment, repaying debts and a number of other activities; the view that whatever is begun during Gulika will repeat itself is a popular (mainly Tamil) belief.

Thursday
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Uttara-Ashadha
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-shashti
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha
Planting and sowing are allowed.

Krishna-saptami
soaking seeds is allowed, digging the ground

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

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

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

Krakacha Yoga
“Saw”: the tithi number and the weekday number (Sun = 1 … Sat = 7) add up to 13 — Sun and the 12th tithi, Mon and the 11th, Tue and the 10th, Wed and the 9th, Thu and the 8th, Fri and the 7th, Sat and the 6th. One of the worst yogas: auspicious activities are postponed.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Friday
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shravana
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-saptami
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Krishna-ashtami
tillage and sowing are forbidden

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Saturday
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Dhanishtha
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-ashtami
0 — does not affect the haircut rating

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

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

Krishna-navami (9, waning Moon)
Group: Rikta. Deity: Serpent (Naga).
The Serpent (Naga) presides over the ninth day of the waning Moon, which is suitable for struggle, destruction, coercion and for efforts to overcome obstacles.

Dhanishtha (23)
Meaning: The richest or fastest, Shravishtha - the most famous
Symbol: Drum or flute
Deity: Vasu (kind) - 8 phenomena of nature, assistants of Indra
Type: movable (chara, chala) — For journeys and moving house, buying vehicles, gardening, quick and temporary changes.
Vimshottari lord: Mars
Shakti: bring abundance and fame through the direction and organization of people

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Sunday
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shatabhisha
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-navami
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Krishna-dashami
any undertakings

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Monday
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-dashami
0 — does not affect the haircut rating

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Krishna-ekadashi
plowing, pruning and weeding

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Tuesday
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Purva-Bhadra
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-ekadashi
0 — does not affect the haircut rating

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

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

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)

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.

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

nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra
Planting and sowing are allowed.

Krishna-ekadashi
plowing, pruning and weeding

Krishna-dvadashi
neutral

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

Uttara-Bhadra
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-dvadashi
0 — does not affect the haircut rating

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

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.

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

nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra
Planting and sowing are allowed.

Krishna-dvadashi
neutral

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

Krishna-trayodashi
no pruning or felling

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

Revati
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-trayodashi
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Priti (2) — “love, affection”
Auspicious: friendship, reconciliation, love, matchmaking — anything that requires people’s goodwill.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

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

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

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 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.

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

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

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

Ashwini
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-chaturdashi
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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.

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

Ayushman (3) — “long-lived”
Auspicious: health and healing, long-term matters and anything meant to last a long time.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

Bharani
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Amavasya
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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

Saubhagya (4) — “good fortune, marital happiness”
Auspicious: weddings and family matters, anything meant to bring good fortune and well-being.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

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

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

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

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

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.

Shukla-pratipat
digging, plowing, planting trees

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.

Krittika
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-pratipat
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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

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

Krittika (3)
Meaning: Cutter (chisel) or chopping
Symbol: Sharp tool (axe, razor), flame
Deity: Agni
Type: mixed (mishra, sadharana) — For everyday and routine tasks, work with fire and metal; it is better not to begin important new matters.
Vimshottari lord: Sun
Shakti: burn and ignite others

Shobhana (5) — “splendid, beautiful”
Auspicious: jewellery, celebrations, travel, creative undertakings.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

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

Shukla-pratipat
digging, plowing, planting trees

nakshatra Rohini
Planting and sowing are allowed.

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

Rohini
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-dvitya
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

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.

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

Rohini (4)
Meaning: Red (an epithet of the star Aldebaran)
Symbol: Wagon, rarely: temple, banyan, incense, sandalwood
Deity: Prajapati (Brahma - Creator)
Type: fixed (dhruva, sthira) — For what is firm and lasting: laying house foundations, housewarming, planting, weddings, taking office, long-term projects.
Vimshottari lord: Moon
Shakti: give growth (prosperity, fertility)

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 Rohini
Planting and sowing are allowed.

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

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

Shukla-tritya
any undertakings

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

Mrigashirsha
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-tritya
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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.

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

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

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.

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

Shukla-tritya
any undertakings

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

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

Ardra
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-chaturti
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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

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

Ardra (6)
Meaning: Tear or body fluid (wet)
Symbol: Tear or drop, rarely: diamond or man's head
Deity: Rudra (Roaring, angry image of Shiva)
Type: sharp (tikshna, daruna) — For drastic actions: surgery, severing ties, taming, exorcism, fighting diseases and enemies; unsuitable for other auspicious undertakings (the exception is weddings: Mula is among the nakshatras for marriage).
Vimshottari lord: Rahu
Shakti: give effort that leads to the achievement of the goal (and also, is able to shed sweat or blood)

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

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

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

Shukla-panchami
do not fell trees, any undertakings

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

Punarvasu
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-panchami
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shula (9) — “spear, sharp pain”
Inauspicious: disputes and pain; the first 5 ghatis (about 2 h) are skipped.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

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

Punarvasu (7)
Meaning: Successful, magnificent, two for riches
Symbol: Arrow or quiver of arrows, rarely: rainbow
Deity: Aditi
Type: movable (chara, chala) — For journeys and moving house, buying vehicles, gardening, quick and temporary changes.
Vimshottari lord: Jupiter
Shakti: give the gaining of profit (property, wealth), growth

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

Shukla-panchami
do not fell trees, any undertakings

Shukla-shashti
plowing the ground

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

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.

Pushya
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-shashti
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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

Pushya (8)
Meaning: Feeder; feeder of flowers
Symbol: Cow udder, flower (lotus), arrow and circle
Deity: Brhaspati
Type: light (kshipra, laghu) — For quick matters: trade, healing, study, travel, purchases and starting a business.
Vimshottari lord: Saturn
Shakti: give manifestation of spiritual energy, feeding

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

Shukla-shashti
plowing the ground

Shukla-saptami
soaking seeds is allowed, farming

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

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.

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.

Ashlesha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-saptami
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

Vriddhi (11) — “growth, increase”
Auspicious: investments, trade, savings, starting ventures that are meant to grow.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

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

Ashlesha (9)
Meaning: Wrapping around (like a snake), hugging
Symbol: Curled snake
Deity: Naga - the lord of snakes (Sharpa)
Type: sharp (tikshna, daruna) — For drastic actions: surgery, severing ties, taming, exorcism, fighting diseases and enemies; unsuitable for other auspicious undertakings (the exception is weddings: Mula is among the nakshatras for marriage).
Vimshottari lord: Mercury
Shakti: cause suffering with poison, paralyze

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

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

Shukla-saptami
soaking seeds is allowed, farming

Shukla-ashtami
tillage and sowing are forbidden

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

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: 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.

Magha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-ashtami
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

Magha (10)
Meaning: Powerful, sufficient
Symbol: Throne, palanquin, royal canopy
Deity: Pitris or Pitars - ancestors of the clan, forefathers
Type: fierce (ugra, krura) — For destructive and dangerous tasks: demolition, work with fire and weapons, disputes; unsuitable for other auspicious undertakings (the exception is weddings: Magha is among the nakshatras for marriage).
Vimshottari lord: Ketu
Shakti: leave the body (temporarily or completely), give transformation similar to death

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

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

Shukla-ashtami
tillage and sowing are forbidden

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

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

Purva-Phalguni
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-navami
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

Shukla-navami (9, waxing Moon)
Group: Rikta. Deity: Serpent (Naga).
The serpent (Naga) patronizes the ninth lunar day, which is suitable for struggle, destruction, coercion and for efforts to overcome obstacles.

Purva-Phalguni (11)
Meaning: Prior red
Symbol: Headboard, rarely: hammock, ficus
Deity: Bhaga (Share, Distributor) - god of wealth and family
Type: fierce (ugra, krura) — For destructive and dangerous tasks: demolition, work with fire and weapons, disputes; unsuitable for other auspicious undertakings (the exception is weddings: Magha is among the nakshatras for marriage).
Vimshottari lord: Venus
Shakti: give reproduction, the receiving of fruit

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

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

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

Shukla-dashami
any undertakings

nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni
Planting and sowing are allowed.

Uttara-Phalguni
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-dashami
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

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

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

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

nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni
Planting and sowing are allowed.

Shukla-dashami
any undertakings

Shukla-ekadashi
pruning and weeding

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

Hasta
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-ekadashi
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Siddhi (16) — “success, accomplishment”
Especially auspicious: success in any undertaking, study and spiritual practice.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

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

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

Hasta (13)
Meaning: Hand, fist
Symbol: Palm or fist
Deity: Savitar (Animating, Awakening)
Type: light (kshipra, laghu) — For quick matters: trade, healing, study, travel, purchases and starting a business.
Vimshottari lord: Moon
Shakti: give the obtaining of what you want with your own hands, dexterity

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

Shukla-dvadashi
neutral

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

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.

Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra)
An inauspicious combination of tithi and nakshatra (the “empty” nakshatra of a tithi, for example the 6th or 11th tithi with Rohini, the 12th with Ashlesha). Whatever is begun at this time remains without result.

Chitra
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-dvadashi
0 — does not affect the haircut rating

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

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

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

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

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

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

Shukla-triodashi
no pruning or felling

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

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

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

Swati
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-triodashi
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-chaturdashi
−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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Purnima
sowing seeds, any undertakings

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.

Vishakha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Purnima
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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

Anuradha (17)
Meaning: Following Radha, success
Symbol: Lotus flower, row, furrow or rut
Deity: Mitra (Friend)
Type: soft (mridu, maitra) — For arts and music, friendship and love, new clothes and jewellery, weddings and festivals.
Vimshottari lord: Saturn
Shakti: give worship (whence abundance and honor, worthy relationships and popularity)

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

Lunar eclipse, penumbral
The Moon enters the Earth’s shadow (occurs only at full moon). Sutak begins 9 hours (3 praharas) before the eclipse; during it — japa and meditation, afterwards — a holy bath and dana.
The Moon passes only through the Earth’s penumbra: the dimming is faint, often barely noticeable. Many panchangas do not count it as an eclipse, and Sutak is not observed in this case.

The Moon touches the Earth’s penumbra; the dimming is not yet noticeable.

The Moon leaves the penumbra — the eclipse is over.

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

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

Purnima
sowing seeds, any undertakings

Krishna-pratipat
digging, plowing, planting trees

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.

Anuradha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-pratipat
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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

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

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

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

Krishna-pratipat
digging, plowing, planting trees

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

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.

Jyestha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-dvitya
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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

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

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

Krishna-tritya
any undertakings

Krishna-tritya
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

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

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

Krishna-tritya
any undertakings

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

Krishna-chaturti
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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

nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha
Planting and sowing are allowed.

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

Krishna-panchami
any undertakings

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

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

Krishna-panchami
any undertakings

Krishna-shashti
plowing the ground

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