Panchanga Calendar

May 2015

SamvatsaraManmatha (29)MonthVaishakha → Jyeshtha from 19.05RituVasanta → Grishma from 19.05AyanaUttarayanaPlace55°45′ N 37°35′ E, UTC+3 changeAyanamsaLahiri

May 2015 falls, in the lunar calendar (amanta), within the months Vaishakha (until 18.05), Jyeshtha (from 19.05). Major festivals: 2.05 Narasimha Jayanti; 4.05 Buddha Purnima (Vesak); 28.05 Ganga Dussehra; 29.05 Nirjala Ekadashi (Pandava, Bhima Ekadashi).

Mon

Tue

Wed

Thu

Fri

Sat

Sun

1Has13Pradosha

2Chit14Narasimha Jayanti

3Chit14Purnima Vrat

4Swa15Buddha Purnima

5Vish1Narada Jayanti

6Anu2after 07:45

7Jye3Sankashti

8Mul4

9PAsh5

10UAsh7

11Shra8until 08:25

12Dhan9

13Shat10

14UBh11Apara Ekadashi

15Rev12Vrishabha Sankr.

16Ashw13Masik Shivaratri

17Bhar14Vat Savitri

18Krit30Somvati Amavasya

19Roh1Chandra Darshan

20Mrig3until 18:15

21Ard4Vinayaka Chaturthi

22Pun5after 19:44

23Push6Skanda Shashti

24Ashl6

25Mag7

26PPh8Masik Durgashtami

27PPh9

28UPh10Ganga Dussehra

29Has11Nirjala Ekadashi

30Chit12Shani Pradosha

31Swa13

Day ratingBest daysFavourableOrdinaryAvoid new venturesUnfavourable

Markersafter / until HH:MM

Moon5Waxing Moon5Waning Moon15Purnima30Amavasya

Nakshatra typesfixedsoftlightmovablesharpfiercemixed

Icons this month (22)

PradoshaNarasimha Jayantiday of Purnima (full moon fast and puja)Buddha PurnimaTripushkar YogaNarada JayantiAmrita Siddhi YogaSankashtiKalashtamiEkadashiSankrantiShivaratriVat Savitriday of Amavasya (ancestor rites)Shani JayantiDwipushkar YogaChandra DarshanVinayaka ChaturthiSkanda ShashtiGoddess (Durga, Kali)Ganga DussehraNirjala Ekadashi

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

1.05 Fri — Anandadi: Amrita, Auspicious nakshatra, Yoga Harshana
Hasta (light): for quick matters: trade, healing, study, travel, purchases and starting a business.
6.05 Wed — Amrita Siddhi Yoga, Anandadi: Saumya, Auspicious nakshatra after 07:45 until 10:10
Anuradha (soft): for arts and music, friendship and love, new clothes and jewellery, weddings and festivals.
11.05 Mon — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Yoga Brahma, Anandadi: Siddhi until 08:25
Shravana (movable): for journeys and moving house, buying vehicles, gardening, quick and temporary changes.
20.05 Wed — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Anandadi: Amrita, Auspicious nakshatra until 18:15
Mrigashirsha (soft): for arts and music, friendship and love, new clothes and jewellery, weddings and festivals.
22.05 Fri — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Auspicious nakshatra, Auspicious weekday after 19:44
Pushya (light): for quick matters: trade, healing, study, travel, purchases and starting a business.
28.05 Thu — Ravi Yoga, Yoga Siddhi, Anandadi: Matanga until 08:56
Uttara-Phalguni (fixed): for what is firm and lasting: laying house foundations, housewarming, planting, weddings, taking office, long-term projects.

Festivals

1.05 Fri Pradosha Vrat
2.05 Sat Narasimha Jayanti
3.05 Sun Purnima Vrat
4.05 Mon Buddha Purnima (Vesak)
4.05 Mon Vaishakha Purnima
5.05 Tue Narada Jayanti
7.05 Thu Sankashti Chaturthi (Ekadanta)
11.05 Mon Kalashtami
14.05 Thu Apara Ekadashi (Achala)
15.05 Fri Vrishabha Sankranti
15.05 Fri Pradosha Vrat
16.05 Sat Masik Shivaratri
17.05 Sun Vat Savitri Vrat
18.05 Mon Vaishakha Amavasya
18.05 Mon Somvati Amavasya
18.05 Mon Shani Jayanti
19.05 Tue Chandra Darshan
21.05 Thu Vinayaka Chaturthi
23.05 Sat Skanda Shashti
26.05 Tue Masik Durgashtami
28.05 Thu Ganga Dussehra
29.05 Fri Nirjala Ekadashi (Pandava, Bhima Ekadashi)
30.05 Sat Shani Pradosha

Special muhurta yogas

5.05 Tue Tripushkar Yoga 07:24–09:20
6.05 Wed Amrita Siddhi Yoga 04:36–10:10
6.05 Wed Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:36–10:10
9.05 Sat Tripushkar Yoga 04:15–04:28 (10.05)
10.05 Sun Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:28–09:26
10.05 Sun Tripushkar Yoga 04:28–09:26
11.05 Mon Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:26–08:25
14.05 Thu Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 02:04–04:19 (15.05)
15.05 Fri Amrita Siddhi Yoga 04:19–00:11 (16.05)
15.05 Fri Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day
18.05 Mon Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 19:25–04:12 (19.05)
19.05 Tue Dwipushkar Yoga 18:33–03:55 (20.05)
20.05 Wed Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:10–18:15
21.05 Thu Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 18:38–04:07 (22.05)
22.05 Fri Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:07–19:44
30.05 Sat Dwipushkar Yoga 03:56–14:00
30.05 Sat Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 14:00–03:55 (31.05)

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

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

4.05 Mon — Yamaghanta, Vyatipata (unfavourable day)
5.05 Tue — Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra), Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn), Anandadi: Vajra
7.05 Thu — Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi), Rikta tithi, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
9.05 Sat — Kshaya tithi, Krakacha Yoga, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
12.05 Tue — Anandadi: Mrityu, Rikta tithi, Panchaka (unfavourable day)
13.05 Wed — Vaidhriti, Bhadra on earth, Panchaka
15.05 Fri — Sankranti day, Panchaka
17.05 Sun — many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower), Krishna Chaturdashi, Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) (unfavourable day)
18.05 Mon — Amavasya, Yoga Atiganda
19.05 Tue — Kshaya tithi, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn), Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi)
24.05 Sun — Samvartaka Yoga, Fierce or sharp nakshatra, Anandadi: Vajra
25.05 Mon — Bhadra on earth, Fierce or sharp nakshatra, Gandanta
29.05 Fri — Vyatipata, Vishti (Bhadra), Anandadi: Musala
31.05 Sun — Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra), Yoga Parigha, Anandadi: Lumbaka

Sky this month

4.05 Full moon (Purnima) 06:42
15.05 Vrishabha Sankr. 08:08 — the Sun enters Vrishabha (Taurus)
18.05 New moon (Amavasya) 07:13
There are no eclipses this month.

Periods

11.05 19:49 – 16.05 00:11 Raja Panchaka

Samvatsara and month

Manmatha (No. 29, “agitator of the mind (a name of Kama)”) — A year of passions: desires and infatuations get the upper hand; results are mixed. more

Northern samvatsara: Kilaka. Shaka Samvat 1937, Vikram Samvat 2072, Kali Yuga 5116.

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

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

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

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

Summary	Best day — Anandadi: Amrita, Auspicious nakshatra
Month	Vaishakha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Manmatha (No. 29) · Shaka 1937 · Vikram 2072 more
Festivals	Pradosha Vrat

At sunrise 04:47

Tithi	13Shukla-triodashi (Jaya, God of Love) · until 03:47 (02.05) more
Nakshatra	Hasta, pada 1 (light, Savitar (Animating, Awakening), Moon) · until 03:57 (02.05) more
Yoga	Harshana (“delighting”, auspicious) · until 20:43 more
Karana	Kaulava (movable) · until 14:46 more
Vara	Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mesha (Aries), Moon: Kanya (Virgo)

Changes during the day

from 14:46	karana Taitila
from 20:43	yoga Vajra
from 03:47 (02.05)	tithi Shukla-chaturdashi
from 03:47 (02.05)	karana Gara
from 03:57 (02.05)	nakshatra Chitra

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:03
Sunrise	04:47
Noon	12:26
Sunset	20:07
End of twilight	20:51
Moonrise	17:04
Moonset	03:58
Day length	15 h 19 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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, Hasta (04:47–20:07) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

more — lunar calendar for gardeners

Festivals and periods

Pradosha Vrat · Shiva

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

Rule: pradosha vyapini: 3 muhurtas after sunset, 20:07–21:50
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 03:57–04:45 (02.05)

Anandadi: Amrita 04:47–03:57 (02.05) Anandadi: Musala 03:57–04:45 (02.05)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:38–04:13
Abhijit Muhurta	11:56–12:58
Vijaya Muhurta	15:00–16:01
Godhuli	20:07–20:24
Pradosha	20:07–21:50
Nishitha	00:09–00:43 (02.05)
Amrita Kalam	21:16–23:03

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	10:32–12:27
Yamaganda	16:17–18:12
Gulika Kalam	06:42–08:37
Dur Muhurta	07:51–08:52, 12:58–13:59
Varjyam	10:36–12:23

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 05:21–12:16, 15:17–20:07

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

Cutting hair, shaving	good 05:21–12:16, 15:17–20:07
Cutting fingernails	average throughout the daytime
Cutting toenails	good 05:21–12:16, 15:17–20:07
Bathing, washing hair	good 05:21–12:16, 15:17–20:07

Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Hasta; tithi Shukla-triodashi; lagna Mesha 04:47, Vrishabha 05:21, Mithuna 06:51, Karka 09:18, Simha 12:16, Kanya 15:17, Tula 18:17

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Hasta — imparting radiance (to the person); 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.

+1 Anandadi: Amrita 04:47–03:57 (02.05)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:47–03:57 (02.05)+1 Yoga Harshana 04:47–20:43+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 04:47–03:47 (02.05)

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

Panchanga at sunrise 04:47

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Ravi Yoga, Auspicious nakshatra; cons: Tryahasparsha, Rikta tithi
Month	Vaishakha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Manmatha (No. 29) · Shaka 1937 · Vikram 2072 more
Festivals	Narasimha Jayanti

At sunrise 04:45

Tithi	14Shukla-chaturdashi (Rikta, Kali) · until 05:29 (03.05) more the tithi will also last until tomorrow’s sunrise (tryahasparsha)
Nakshatra	Chitra, pada 1 (soft, Tvashtri (Heavenly Architect) or Vishwakarma (Vastu God), Mars) · until 06:13 (03.05) more
Yoga	Vajra (“diamond, thunderbolt”, inauspicious) · until 21:10 more
Karana	Gara (movable) · until 16:41 more
Vara	Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mesha (Aries), Moon: Kanya (Virgo)

Changes during the day

from 16:41	karana Vanija
from 21:10	yoga Siddhi

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:01
Sunrise	04:45
Noon	12:26
Sunset	20:09
End of twilight	20:53
Moonrise	18:12
Moonset	04:19
Day length	15 h 23 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise

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 (04:45–20:09) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Shukla-chaturdashi 04:45–20:09: according to the Kalaprakashika, ploughing on Chaturdashi puts the owner’s life in danger.

more — lunar calendar for gardeners

Festivals and periods

Narasimha Jayanti · Narasimha

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

Rule: sayahna vyapini: the last fifth of the daytime, until sunset, 17:04–20:09
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga all day Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) all day

Anandadi: Kana all day

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:36–04:11
Abhijit Muhurta	11:56–12:58
Vijaya Muhurta	15:01–16:02
Godhuli	20:09–20:26
Pradosha	20:09–21:51
Nishitha	00:09–00:43 (03.05)
Amrita Kalam	23:13–00:58 (03.05)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	08:36–10:31
Yamaganda	14:22–16:18
Gulika Kalam	04:45–06:41
Dur Muhurta	04:45–05:47, 05:47–06:48
Varjyam	12:42–14:27

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 05:17–12:12, 15:13–20:09

Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Chitra; tithi Shukla-chaturdashi; lagna Mesha 04:45, Vrishabha 05:17, Mithuna 06:47, Karka 09:14, Simha 12:12, Kanya 15:13, Tula 18:13

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Chitra — improvement of well-being; Saturday — decline of physical strength.

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

Shukla-chaturdashi 04:45–20:09: a Rikta and Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = −2

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

+2 Ravi Yoga all day+1 Auspicious nakshatra all day0 Anandadi: Kana all day (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) all day (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−2 Rikta tithi all day−2 Tryahasparsha

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

Panchanga at sunrise 04:45

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Yoga Siddhi, Auspicious nakshatra; cons: Vishti (Bhadra), Rikta tithi
Month	Vaishakha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Manmatha (No. 29) · Shaka 1937 · Vikram 2072 more
Festivals	Purnima Vrat

At sunrise 04:43

Tithi	14Shukla-chaturdashi (Rikta, Kali) · until 05:29 more vriddhi: the same tithi also prevailed at yesterday’s sunrise
Nakshatra	Chitra, pada 4 (soft, Tvashtri (Heavenly Architect) or Vishwakarma (Vastu God), Mars) · until 06:13 more
Yoga	Siddhi (“success, accomplishment”, auspicious) · until 21:16 more
Karana	Vanija (movable) · until 05:29 more
Vara	Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mesha (Aries), Moon: Tula (Libra)

Changes during the day

from 05:29	tithi Purnima
from 05:29	karana Vishti
from 06:13	nakshatra Swati
from 18:09	karana Bava
from 21:16	yoga Vyatipata

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:58
Sunrise	04:43
Noon	12:26
Sunset	20:11
End of twilight	20:56
Moonrise	19:20
Moonset	04:41
Day length	15 h 27 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 05:29	from 06:13

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Chitra (04:43–06:13) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Swati (06:13–20:11) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 05:29–18:09: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Shukla-chaturdashi 04:43–05:29: according to the Kalaprakashika, ploughing on Chaturdashi puts the owner’s life in danger.

more — lunar calendar for gardeners

Festivals and periods

Purnima Vrat · Chandra (the Moon)

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

Rule: madhyahna vyapini: midday (the 3rd fifth of the daytime), 10:54–14:00
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Purnima at sunrise (holy bath, charity): 4.05

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 04:43–06:13

Anandadi: Padma 04:43–06:13 Anandadi: Lumbaka 06:13–04:41 (04.05)

Bhadra in the netherworld: 05:29–18:09; Bhadra Puchha 13:41–14:56; Bhadra Mukha 14:56–17:02

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:34–04:09
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	22:34–00:17 (04.05)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	18:15–20:11
Yamaganda	12:27–14:23
Gulika Kalam	16:19–18:15
Dur Muhurta	18:07–19:09
Varjyam	12:15–13:58

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 05:13–12:08, 15:09–20:11

Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Chitra until 06:13, Swati from 06:13; tithi Shukla-chaturdashi until 05:29, Purnima from 05:29; lagna Mesha 04:43, Vrishabha 05:13, Mithuna 06:43, Karka 09:10, Simha 12:08, Kanya 15:09, Tula 18:09

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Chitra (until 06:13) — improvement of well-being; Swati (from 06:13) — relief from all suffering; Sunday — physical well-being.

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

Shukla-chaturdashi 04:43–05:29: a Rikta and Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Purnima 05:29–20:11: 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 = −2

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

+2 Yoga Siddhi 04:43–21:16+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:43–06:130 Ravi Yoga 04:43–06:130 Anandadi: Padma 04:43–06:13−1 Anandadi: Lumbaka 06:13–04:41 (04.05)−2 Rikta tithi 04:43–05:29−2 Vishti (Bhadra) 05:29–18:09

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

Panchanga at sunrise 04:43

Summary	Unfavourable day — Yamaghanta, Vyatipata
Month	Vaishakha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Manmatha (No. 29) · Shaka 1937 · Vikram 2072 more
Festivals	Buddha Purnima (Vesak) · Vaishakha Purnima

At sunrise 04:41

Tithi	15Purnima (Purna, Vishvedevas) · until 06:42 more
Nakshatra	Swati, pada 4 (movable, Waiu (Wind), Rahu) · until 08:01 more
Yoga	Vyatipata (“calamity, downfall”, inauspicious) · until 20:58 more
Karana	Bava (movable) · until 06:42 more
Vara	Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mesha (Aries), Moon: Tula (Libra)

Changes during the day

from 06:42	tithi Krishna-pratipat
from 06:42	karana Balava
from 08:01	nakshatra Vishakha
from 19:06	karana Kaulava
from 20:58	yoga Variyana

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:56
Sunrise	04:41
Noon	12:26
Sunset	20:13
End of twilight	20:58
Moonrise	20:27
Moonset	05:07
Day length	15 h 31 min

Sky

Full moon (Purnima)	06:42

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 06:42	from 08:01

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Swati (04:41–08:01) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Vishakha (08:01–20:13) is good for sowing, for root crops.

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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 05:29 (03.05)–06:42
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 05:29 (03.05)–06:42
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Fast on the eve (Purnima Vrat): 3.05

Muhurta

Yamaghanta 08:01–04:39 (05.05)

Anandadi: Chhatra 04:41–08:01 Anandadi: Mitra 08:01–04:39 (05.05)

Gandanta (tithi): 06:16–07:06

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:33–04:07
Abhijit Muhurta	11:56–12:58
Vijaya Muhurta	15:02–16:04
Godhuli	20:13–20:29
Pradosha	20:13–21:54
Nishitha	00:09–00:42 (05.05)
Amrita Kalam	00:03–01:44 (05.05)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	06:37–08:34
Yamaganda	10:30–12:27
Gulika Kalam	14:23–16:20
Dur Muhurta	12:58–14:00, 16:04–17:06
Varjyam	13:56–15:37

Haircut and shaving

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

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

Cutting hair, shaving	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Bathing, washing hair	good 05:09–08:01

Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Swati until 08:01, Vishakha from 08:01; tithi Purnima until 06:42, Krishna-pratipat from 06:42; lagna Mesha 04:41, Vrishabha 05:09, Mithuna 06:39, Karka 09:06, Simha 12:04, Kanya 15:05, Tula 18:05

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Swati (until 08:01) — relief from all suffering; Vishakha (from 08:01) — loss of money; Monday — clear, bright complexion.

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

Purnima 04:41–06:42: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Vyatipata 04:41–20:13: auspicious undertakings, including haircuts, are avoided during this yoga (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Unfavourable day · score S = −2

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

Avoid starting important matters: Vyatipata

+1 Anandadi: Chhatra 04:41–08:01+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:41–08:01+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 06:42–04:39 (05.05)−3 Vyatipata 04:41–20:58−3 Yamaghanta 08:01–04:39 (05.05)

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 04:41

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra), Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
Month	Vaishakha (amanta) · Jyeshtha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Manmatha (No. 29) · Shaka 1937 · Vikram 2072 more
Festivals	Narada Jayanti

At sunrise 04:39

Tithi	1Krishna-pratipat (Nanda, Brahma) · until 07:24 more
Nakshatra	Vishakha, pada 4 (mixed, Indra and Agni, Jupiter) · until 09:20 more
Yoga	Variyana (“excellent, best”, auspicious) · until 20:17 more
Karana	Kaulava (movable) · until 07:24 more
Vara	Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mesha (Aries), Moon: Vrischika (Scorpio)

Changes during the day

from 07:24	tithi Krishna-dvitya
from 07:24	karana Taitila
from 09:20	nakshatra Anuradha
from 19:34	karana Gara
from 20:17	yoga Parigha

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:53
Sunrise	04:39
Noon	12:26
Sunset	20:15
End of twilight	21:00
Moonrise	21:33
Moonset	05:38
Day length	15 h 35 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 07:24	from 09:20

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, Vishakha (04:39–09:20) is good for sowing, for root crops.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Anuradha (09:20–20:15) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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Festivals and periods

Narada Jayanti · Narada

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

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 06:42 (04.05)–07:24
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Muhurta

Tripushkar Yoga 07:24–09:20

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:39–07:24 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 09:20–04:36 (06.05)

Anandadi: Shrivatsa 04:39–09:20 Anandadi: Vajra 09:20–04:36 (06.05)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:31–04:05
Abhijit Muhurta	11:55–12:58
Vijaya Muhurta	15:03–16:05
Godhuli	20:15–20:31
Pradosha	20:15–21:55
Nishitha	00:09–00:42 (06.05)
Amrita Kalam	23:24–01:04 (06.05)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	16:21–18:18
Yamaganda	08:33–10:30
Gulika Kalam	12:27–14:24
Dur Muhurta	07:46–08:48, 23:35–00:09 (06.05)
Varjyam	13:28–15:08

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 07:24–20:15

Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Vishakha until 09:20, Anuradha from 09:20; tithi Krishna-pratipat until 07:24, Krishna-dvitya from 07:24; lagna Mesha 04:39, Vrishabha 05:06, Mithuna 06:36, Karka 09:02, Simha 12:00, Kanya 15:01, Tula 18:02

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Vishakha (until 09:20) — loss of money; Anuradha (from 09:20) — loss of money. In general Anuradha is favourable, but not for the very first shaving, cutting or trimming of hair (“vapanam”); Tuesday — harm to longevity.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

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: Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra)

+1 Anandadi: Shrivatsa 04:39–09:20+1 Yoga Variyana 04:39–20:17+1 Auspicious tithi 04:39–07:24+1 Auspicious nakshatra 09:20–04:36 (06.05)0 Tripushkar Yoga 07:24–09:200 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:39–07:24−1 Anandadi: Vajra 09:20–04:36 (06.05)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−2 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 09:20–04:36 (06.05)

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 04:39

Summary	Best day — Amrita Siddhi Yoga, Anandadi: Saumya; auspicious time — after 07:45; auspicious time — until 10:10
Month	Vaishakha (amanta) · Jyeshtha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Manmatha (No. 29) · Shaka 1937 · Vikram 2072 more

At sunrise 04:36

Tithi	2Krishna-dvitya (Bhadra, Vidhatr) · until 07:36 more
Nakshatra	Anuradha, pada 4 (soft, Mitra (Friend), Saturn) · until 10:10 more
Yoga	Parigha (“bolt, barrier”, inauspicious) · until 19:13 more
Karana	Gara (movable) · until 07:36 more
Vara	Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mesha (Aries), Moon: Vrischika (Scorpio)

Changes during the day

from 07:36	tithi Krishna-tritya
from 07:36	karana Vanija
from 10:10	nakshatra Jyestha
from 19:13	yoga Shiva
from 19:32	karana Vishti

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:51
Sunrise	04:36
Noon	12:26
Sunset	20:17
End of twilight	21:02
Moonrise	22:35
Moonset	06:15
Day length	15 h 40 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 07:36	from 10:10

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Anuradha (04:36–10:10) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Jyestha (10:10–20:17) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 19:32–20:17: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:36–07:36 Amrita Siddhi Yoga 04:36–10:10 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:36–10:10

Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 04:36–07:36 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:36–04:34 (07.05) Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:36–04:34 (07.05)

Anandadi: Saumya 04:36–10:10 Anandadi: Dhwanksha 10:10–04:34 (07.05)

Bhadra in heaven: 19:32–07:21 (07.05); Bhadra Puchha 03:12–04:23 (07.05); Bhadra Mukha 04:23–06:22 (07.05)
Gandanta (nakshatra): 04:30–16:35 (07.05)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:30–04:03
Abhijit Muhurta	none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday
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	01:37–03:14 (07.05)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	12:26–14:24
Yamaganda	06:34–08:31
Gulika Kalam	10:29–12:26
Dur Muhurta	11:55–12:58
Varjyam	15:51–17:29

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 05:02–20:17

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	average 05:02–20:17
Cutting fingernails	average 05:02–11:57, 14:57–20:17
Cutting toenails	average 05:02–20:17
Bathing, washing hair	good 05:02–10:10

Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Anuradha until 10:10, Jyestha from 10:10; tithi Krishna-dvitya until 07:36, Krishna-tritya from 07:36; lagna Mesha 04:36, Vrishabha 05:02, Mithuna 06:32, Karka 08:58, Simha 11:57, Kanya 14:57, Tula 17:58

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

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Best day · score S = +6

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

Auspicious time begins after 07:45

Auspicious time ends by 10:10

+4 Amrita Siddhi Yoga 04:36–10:10+1 Anandadi: Saumya 04:36–10:10+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:36–10:10+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 04:36–07:360 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:36–07:360 Yoga Shiva 19:13–04:34 (07.05)0 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 04:36–07:36 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:36–04:34 (07.05) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:36–04:34 (07.05) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Vishti (Bhadra) 19:32–04:34 (07.05)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 10:10–04:34 (07.05)−1 Anandadi: Dhwanksha 10:10–04:34 (07.05)−1 Yoga Parigha 04:36–07:45

Panchanga at sunrise 04:36

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi), Rikta tithi
Month	Vaishakha (amanta) · Jyeshtha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Manmatha (No. 29) · Shaka 1937 · Vikram 2072 more
Festivals	Sankashti Chaturthi (Ekadanta)

At sunrise 04:34

Tithi	3Krishna-tritya (Jaya, Vishnu) · until 07:21 more
Nakshatra	Jyestha, pada 4 (sharp, Indra (Leader of the Gods), Mercury) · until 10:33 more Gandamula
Yoga	Shiva (“auspicious, benevolent”, auspicious) · until 17:48 more
Karana	Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 07:21 more
Vara	Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mesha (Aries), Moon: Vrischika (Scorpio)

Changes during the day

from 07:21	tithi Krishna-chaturti
from 07:21	karana Bava
from 10:33	nakshatra Mula
from 17:48	yoga Siddha
from 19:04	karana Balava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:48
Sunrise	04:34
Noon	12:26
Sunset	20:18
End of twilight	21:05
Moonrise	23:30
Moonset	07:00
Day length	15 h 44 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 07:21

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Jyestha (04:34–10:33) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Mula (10:33–20:18) is good for sowing, for root crops.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 04:34–07:21: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

Sankashti Chaturthi (Ekadanta) · Ganesha

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

Rule: at moonrise, 23:30
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Muhurta

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:21–04:32 (08.05)

Anandadi: Kaladanda 04:34–10:33 Anandadi: Dhumra 10:33–04:32 (08.05)

Bhadra in heaven: 19:32 (06.05)–07:21; Bhadra Puchha 03:12–04:23; Bhadra Mukha 04:23–06:22
Gandanta (nakshatra): 04:30–16:35
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Jyestha

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:28–04:01
Abhijit Muhurta	11:55–12:58
Vijaya Muhurta	15:04–16:07
Godhuli	20:18–20:35
Pradosha	20:18–21:57
Nishitha	00:09–00:42 (08.05)
Amrita Kalam	04:09–05:44 (08.05)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	14:24–16:22
Yamaganda	04:34–06:32
Gulika Kalam	08:30–10:28
Dur Muhurta	09:49–10:52, 16:07–17:10
Varjyam	none on this day

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 04:34–07:21

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 04:34–07:21
Cutting fingernails	average 04:58–07:21
Cutting toenails	average 04:34–07:21
Bathing, washing hair	average 04:34–11:53, 14:54–20:18

Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Jyestha until 10:33, Mula from 10:33; tithi Krishna-tritya until 07:21, Krishna-chaturti from 07:21; lagna Mesha 04:34, Vrishabha 04:58, Mithuna 06:28, Karka 08:54, Simha 11:53, Kanya 14:54, Tula 17:54

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Jyestha (until 10:33) — loss (reduction) of landed property (real estate); Mula (from 10:33) — ruin of the family; Thursday — success.

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

Krishna-chaturti 07:21–20:18: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −4

+1 Yoga Shiva 04:34–17:48+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 04:34–07:210 Vishti (Bhadra) 04:34–07:21−1 Anandadi: Kaladanda 04:34–10:33−1 Gandanta 04:34–16:35−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 04:34–10:33−2 Rikta tithi 07:21–04:32 (08.05)−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:21–04:32 (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: Yoga Siddha, Anandadi: Sthira; cons: Rikta tithi, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
Month	Vaishakha (amanta) · Jyeshtha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Manmatha (No. 29) · Shaka 1937 · Vikram 2072 more

At sunrise 04:32

Tithi	4Krishna-chaturti (Rikta, Yama) · until 06:41 more
Nakshatra	Mula, pada 3 (sharp, Nirriti (Goddess of Destruction or Alakshmi), Ketu) · until 10:32 more Gandamula
Yoga	Siddha (“perfected, accomplished”, auspicious) · until 16:05 more
Karana	Balava (movable) · until 06:41 more
Vara	Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mesha (Aries), Moon: Dhanu (Sagittarius)

Changes during the day

from 06:41	tithi Krishna-panchami
from 06:41	karana Kaulava
from 10:32	nakshatra Purva-Ashadha
from 16:05	yoga Sadhya
from 18:13	karana Taitila

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:46
Sunrise	04:32
Noon	12:26
Sunset	20:20
End of twilight	21:07
Moonrise	none
Moonset	07:55
Day length	15 h 48 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 06:41	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, Mula (04:32–10:32) is good for sowing, for root crops.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Ashadha (10:32–20:20) is good for root crops.

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Muhurta

Anandadi: Sthira 04:32–10:32 Anandadi: Vardhamana 10:32–04:30 (09.05)

Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Mula

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:26–03:59
Abhijit Muhurta	11:55–12:58
Vijaya Muhurta	15:04–16:08
Godhuli	20:20–20:37
Pradosha	20:20–21:58
Nishitha	00:09–00:42 (09.05)
Amrita Kalam	04:09–05:44

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	10:28–12:26
Yamaganda	16:23–18:22
Gulika Kalam	06:31–08:29
Dur Muhurta	07:42–08:45, 12:58–14:01
Varjyam	08:56–10:32, 19:59–21:33

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 06:41–20:20

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 06:41–20:20
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 06:41–20:20
Bathing, washing hair	good 10:32–11:49, 14:50–20:20

Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Mula until 10:32, Purva-Ashadha from 10:32; tithi Krishna-chaturti until 06:41, Krishna-panchami from 06:41; lagna Mesha 04:32, Vrishabha 04:54, Mithuna 06:24, Karka 08:50, Simha 11:49, Kanya 14:50, Tula 17:50

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Mula (until 10:32) — ruin of the family; Purva-Ashadha (from 10:32) — ruin of the family; Friday — universal respect.

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

Krishna-chaturti 04:32–06:41: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = +2

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

+2 Yoga Siddha 04:32–16:05+1 Anandadi: Sthira 04:32–10:32+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 06:41–04:30 (09.05)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 04:32–10:32−2 Rikta tithi 04:32–06:41

Panchanga at sunrise 04:32

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Kshaya tithi, Krakacha Yoga
Month	Vaishakha (amanta) · Jyeshtha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Manmatha (No. 29) · Shaka 1937 · Vikram 2072 more

At sunrise 04:30

Tithi	5Krishna-panchami (Purna, Soma) · until 05:38 more
Nakshatra	Purva-Ashadha, pada 4 (fierce, Varuna, Venus) · until 10:09 more
Yoga	Sadhya (“attainable, amenable”, auspicious) · until 14:04 more
Karana	Taitila (movable) · until 05:38 more
Vara	Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mesha (Aries), Moon: Dhanu (Sagittarius)

Changes during the day

from 05:38	tithi Krishna-shashti (kshaya: not present at any sunrise)
from 05:38	karana Gara
from 10:09	nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha
from 14:04	yoga Shubha
from 16:59	karana Vanija
from 04:15 (10.05)	tithi Krishna-saptami
from 04:15 (10.05)	karana Vishti

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:44
Sunrise	04:30
Noon	12:26
Sunset	20:22
End of twilight	21:09
Moonrise	00:18
Moonset	08:59
Day length	15 h 52 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 05:38	from 10:09

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Ashadha (04:30–10:09) is good for root crops.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Ashadha (10:09–20:22) is good for sowing.

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Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 10:09–04:28 (10.05) Tripushkar Yoga 04:15–04:28 (10.05)

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:30–05:38 Krakacha Yoga 05:38–04:15 (10.05) Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:15–04:28 (10.05)

Anandadi: Matanga 04:30–10:09 Anandadi: Chara 03:39–04:28 (10.05) Anandadi: Rakshasa 10:09–03:39 (10.05)

Bhadra in the netherworld: 04:15–15:26 (10.05); Bhadra Puchha 08:43–09:50 (10.05); Bhadra Mukha 09:50–11:41 (10.05)
Gandanta (tithi): 05:15–06:01

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:25–03:58
Abhijit Muhurta	11:55–12:58
Vijaya Muhurta	15:05–16:08
Godhuli	20:22–20:39
Pradosha	20:22–22:00
Nishitha	00:09–00:41 (10.05)
Amrita Kalam	05:26–07:00, 03:14–04:47 (10.05)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	08:28–10:27
Yamaganda	14:25–16:24
Gulika Kalam	04:30–06:29
Dur Muhurta	04:30–05:34, 05:34–06:37
Varjyam	17:55–19:28

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 04:50–05:38, 10:09–11:45, 14:46–20:22

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 04:50–05:38, 10:09–11:45, 14:46–20:22
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 04:50–05:38, 10:09–11:45, 14:46–20:22
Bathing, washing hair	average 04:30–11:45, 14:46–20:22

Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Purva-Ashadha until 10:09, Uttara-Ashadha from 10:09; tithi Krishna-panchami until 05:38, Krishna-shashti from 05:38; lagna Mesha 04:30, Vrishabha 04:50, Mithuna 06:20, Karka 08:46, Simha 11:45, Kanya 14:46, Tula 17:46

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Purva-Ashadha (until 10:09) — ruin of the family; Uttara-Ashadha (from 10:09) — improved health; Saturday — decline of physical strength.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −3

Avoid starting important matters: Kshaya tithi

+2 Ravi Yoga 10:09–04:28 (10.05)+1 Anandadi: Matanga 04:30–10:09+1 Yoga Sadhya 04:30–14:04+1 Auspicious tithi 04:30–05:38+1 Auspicious nakshatra 10:09–04:28 (10.05)0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:30–05:38 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Tripushkar Yoga 04:15–04:28 (10.05)−1 Surya Dagdha tithi 05:38–04:15 (10.05)−1 Anandadi: Rakshasa 10:09–03:39 (10.05)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 04:30–10:09−2 Kshaya tithi−3 Krakacha Yoga 05:38–04:15 (10.05)

Panchanga at sunrise 04:30

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Yoga Shubha; cons: Samvartaka Yoga, Vishti (Bhadra)
Month	Vaishakha (amanta) · Jyeshtha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Manmatha (No. 29) · Shaka 1937 · Vikram 2072 more

At sunrise 04:28

Tithi	7Krishna-saptami (Bhadra, Indra) · until 02:33 (11.05) more
Nakshatra	Uttara-Ashadha, pada 4 (fixed, Vishva-Deva (All Gods), Sun) · until 09:26 more
Yoga	Shubha (“goodness, happiness”, auspicious) · until 11:47 more
Karana	Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 15:26 more
Vara	Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mesha (Aries), Moon: Makara (Capricorn)

Changes during the day

from 09:26	nakshatra Shravana
from 11:47	yoga Shukla
from 15:26	karana Bava
from 02:33 (11.05)	tithi Krishna-ashtami
from 02:33 (11.05)	karana Balava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:41
Sunrise	04:28
Noon	12:26
Sunset	20:24
End of twilight	21:12
Moonrise	00:58
Moonset	10:10
Day length	15 h 56 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 09:26

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Ashadha (04:28–09:26) is good for sowing.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Shravana (09:26–20:24) is good for sowing.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 04:28–15:26: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 04:28–09:26 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:28–09:26 Tripushkar Yoga 04:28–09:26

Samvartaka Yoga 04:28–02:33 (11.05)

Anandadi: Musala 04:28–10:59 Anandadi: Gada 10:59–04:26 (11.05)

Bhadra in the netherworld: 04:15–15:26; Bhadra Puchha 08:43–09:50; Bhadra Mukha 09:50–11:41

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:23–03:56
Abhijit Muhurta	11:54–12:58
Vijaya Muhurta	15:06–16:09
Godhuli	20:24–20:40
Pradosha	20:24–22:01
Nishitha	00:09–00:41 (11.05)
Amrita Kalam	03:14–04:47, 22:28–00:00 (11.05)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	18:25–20:24
Yamaganda	12:26–14:26
Gulika Kalam	16:25–18:25
Dur Muhurta	18:17–19:21
Varjyam	13:16–14:48

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average throughout the daytime

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

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

Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha until 09:26, Shravana from 09:26; tithi Krishna-saptami; lagna Mesha 04:28, Vrishabha 04:46, Mithuna 06:16, Karka 08:42, Simha 11:41, Kanya 14:42, Tula 17:42

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Uttara-Ashadha (until 09:26) — improved health; Shravana (from 09:26) — bodily development (physical growth); Sunday — physical well-being.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = +2

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

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:28–09:26+2 Yoga Shubha 04:28–11:47+2 Ravi Yoga 04:28–09:26+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:28–09:260 Tripushkar Yoga 04:28–09:26−1 Anandadi: Musala 04:28–10:59−2 Vishti (Bhadra) 04:28–15:26−3 Samvartaka Yoga 04:28–02:33 (11.05)

Panchanga at sunrise 04:28

Summary	Best day — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Yoga Brahma; auspicious time — until 08:25
Month	Vaishakha (amanta) · Jyeshtha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Manmatha (No. 29) · Shaka 1937 · Vikram 2072 more
Festivals	Kalashtami

At sunrise 04:26

Tithi	8Krishna-ashtami (Jaya, Vasus) · until 00:34 (12.05) more
Nakshatra	Shravana, pada 4 (movable, Shri Vishnu, Moon) · until 08:25 more
Yoga	Shukla (“bright, pure”, auspicious) · until 09:15 more
Karana	Balava (movable) · until 13:36 more
Vara	Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mesha (Aries), Moon: Makara (Capricorn)

Changes during the day

from 08:25	nakshatra Dhanishtha
from 09:15	yoga Brahma
from 13:36	karana Kaulava
from 00:34 (12.05)	tithi Krishna-navami
from 00:34 (12.05)	karana Taitila

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:39
Sunrise	04:26
Noon	12:26
Sunset	20:26
End of twilight	21:14
Moonrise	01:32
Moonset	11:26
Day length	15 h 59 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 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, Shravana (04:26–08:25) is good for sowing.

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Festivals and periods

Kalashtami · Kalabhairava

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

Rule: pradosha vyapini: 3 muhurtas after sunset, 20:26–22:02
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Muhurta

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:26–08:25 Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 08:25–04:24 (12.05)

Anandadi: Siddhi 04:26–08:25 Anandadi: Shubha 08:25–04:24 (12.05)

Raja Panchaka: 19:49–00:11 (16.05)

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	21:17–22:48

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	06:26–08:26
Yamaganda	10:26–12:26
Gulika Kalam	14:26–16:26
Dur Muhurta	12:58–14:02, 16:10–17:14
Varjyam	12:12–13:43

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 04:42–11:37, 14:38–20:26

Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Shravana until 08:25, Dhanishtha from 08:25; tithi Krishna-ashtami; lagna Mesha 04:26, Vrishabha 04:42, Mithuna 06:12, Karka 08:39, Simha 11:37, Kanya 14:38, Tula 17:38

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Shravana (until 08:25) — bodily development (physical growth); Dhanishtha (from 08:25) — longevity (increased vitality); Monday — clear, bright complexion.

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

Krishna-ashtami 04:26–20:26: 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).
Monday: according to the Kalaprakashika, it is good for a haircut only during the waxing Moon.

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Best day · score S = +7

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

Auspicious time ends by 08:25

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:26–08:25+1 Yoga Brahma 09:15–04:24 (12.05)+1 Anandadi: Siddhi 04:26–08:25+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:26–08:25+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 08:25–04:24 (12.05)0 Panchaka 19:49–04:24 (12.05)−1 Ashtami 04:26–00:34 (12.05)

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 04:26

Summary	Unfavourable day — Anandadi: Mrityu, Rikta tithi
Month	Vaishakha (amanta) · Jyeshtha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Manmatha (No. 29) · Shaka 1937 · Vikram 2072 more

At sunrise 04:24

Tithi	9Krishna-navami (Rikta, Serpent (Naga)) · until 22:21 more
Nakshatra	Dhanishtha, pada 4 (movable, Vasu (kind) - 8 phenomena of nature, assistants of Indra, Mars) · until 07:08 more
Yoga	Brahma (“Brahma, sacred knowledge”, auspicious) · until 06:30 more
Karana	Taitila (movable) · until 11:29 more
Vara	Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mesha (Aries), Moon: Kumbha (Aquarius)

Changes during the day

from 06:30	yoga Indra
from 07:08	nakshatra Shatabhisha
from 11:29	karana Gara
from 22:21	tithi Krishna-dashami
from 22:21	karana Vanija
from 03:34 (13.05)	yoga Vaidhriti

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:36
Sunrise	04:24
Noon	12:26
Sunset	20:28
End of twilight	21:16
Moonrise	02:02
Moonset	12:45
Day length	16 h 03 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 07:08

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Shatabhisha (07:08–20:28) is good for sowing.

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Muhurta

Krakacha Yoga 22:21–04:22 (13.05)

Anandadi: Utpata 04:24–07:08 Anandadi: Mrityu 07:08–04:22 (13.05)

Raja Panchaka: 19:49 (11.05)–00:11 (16.05)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:21–03:52
Abhijit Muhurta	11:54–12:58
Vijaya Muhurta	15:07–16:11
Godhuli	20:28–20:44
Pradosha	20:28–22:03
Nishitha	00:09–00:41 (13.05)
Amrita Kalam	22:52–00:22 (13.05)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	16:27–18:28
Yamaganda	08:25–10:26
Gulika Kalam	12:26–14:27
Dur Muhurta	07:37–08:41, 23:38–00:09 (13.05)
Varjyam	13:53–15:22

Haircut and shaving

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

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

Cutting hair, shaving	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Bathing, washing hair	average 04:38–11:33, 14:34–20:28

Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Dhanishtha until 07:08, Shatabhisha from 07:08; tithi Krishna-navami; lagna Mesha 04:24, Vrishabha 04:38, Mithuna 06:08, Karka 08:35, Simha 11:33, Kanya 14:34, Tula 17:34

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Dhanishtha (until 07:08) — longevity (increased vitality); Shatabhisha (from 07:08) — gaining strength; Tuesday — harm to longevity.

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

Krishna-navami 04:24–20:28: 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

Unfavourable day · score S = −4

Strict prohibition: Anandadi: Mrityu

+2 Yoga Brahma 04:24–06:30+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:24–07:08−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Panchaka all day−2 Rikta tithi 04:24–22:21−3 Anandadi: Mrityu 07:08–04:22 (13.05)

Panchanga at sunrise 04:24

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Vaidhriti, Bhadra on earth
Month	Vaishakha (amanta) · Jyeshtha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Manmatha (No. 29) · Shaka 1937 · Vikram 2072 more

At sunrise 04:22

Tithi	10Krishna-dashami (Purna, Dharma) · until 19:54 more
Nakshatra	Shatabhisha, pada 4 (movable, Varuna, Rahu) · until 05:37 more
Yoga	Vaidhriti (“without support, discord”, inauspicious) · until 00:28 (14.05) more
Karana	Vanija (movable) · until 09:09 more
Vara	Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mesha (Aries), Moon: Kumbha (Aquarius)

Changes during the day

from 05:37	nakshatra Purva-Bhadra
from 09:09	karana Vishti
from 19:54	tithi Krishna-ekadashi
from 19:54	karana Bava
from 00:28 (14.05)	yoga Vishkambha
from 03:54 (14.05)	nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:34
Sunrise	04:22
Noon	12:26
Sunset	20:30
End of twilight	21:19
Moonrise	02:28
Moonset	14:06
Day length	16 h 07 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 05:37	from 19:54

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Shatabhisha (04:22–05:37) is good for sowing.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Bhadra (05:37–20:30) is good for root crops.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 09:09–19:54: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Muhurta

Anandadi: Manasa 04:22–05:37 Anandadi: Padma 05:37–03:54 (14.05) Anandadi: Lumbaka 03:54–04:20 (14.05)

Bhadra on earth: 09:09–19:54; Bhadra Puchha 10:45–11:49; Bhadra Mukha 11:49–13:37
Raja Panchaka: 19:49 (11.05)–00:11 (16.05)
Gandanta (tithi): 19:33–20:16

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:19–03:51
Abhijit Muhurta	none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday
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	20:28–21:57

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	12:26–14:27
Yamaganda	06:23–08:24
Gulika Kalam	10:25–12:26
Dur Muhurta	11:54–12:58
Varjyam	11:33–13:02

Haircut and shaving

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

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

Cutting hair, shaving	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Bathing, washing hair	good 04:34–05:37

Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Shatabhisha until 05:37, Purva-Bhadra from 05:37; tithi Krishna-dashami until 19:54, Krishna-ekadashi from 19:54; lagna Mesha 04:22, Vrishabha 04:34, Mithuna 06:04, Karka 08:31, Simha 11:29, Kanya 14:30, Tula 17:30

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Shatabhisha (until 05:37) — gaining strength; Purva-Bhadra (from 05:37) — facing death (dangers); Wednesday — favour of the authorities.

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

Bhadra on earth 09:09–19:54: no shaving or haircuts during Vishti Karana (according to the Muhurta Chintamani, Bhadra does harm when it is on earth; in heaven and in the netherworld its influence on earth is weak).
Vaidhriti 04:22–20:30: auspicious undertakings, including haircuts, are avoided during this yoga (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −5

Avoid starting important matters: Vaidhriti, Bhadra on earth

+1 Anandadi: Padma 05:37–03:54 (14.05)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:22–05:37+1 Auspicious weekday−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 05:37–03:54 (14.05)−1 Panchaka all day−3 Vaidhriti 04:22–00:28 (14.05)−3 Bhadra on earth 09:09–19:54

Panchanga at sunrise 04:22

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Anandadi: Chhatra, Auspicious nakshatra; cons: Panchaka
Month	Vaishakha (amanta) · Jyeshtha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Manmatha (No. 29) · Shaka 1937 · Vikram 2072 more
Festivals	Apara Ekadashi (Achala)

At sunrise 04:20

Tithi	11Krishna-ekadashi (Nanda, Rudra) · until 17:19 more
Nakshatra	Uttara-Bhadra, pada 1 (fixed, Ahirbudhyana (Serpent of the Deep - Milky Way under the horizon), Saturn) · until 02:04 (15.05) more
Yoga	Vishkambha (“prop, bolt”, inauspicious) · until 21:15 more
Karana	Bava (movable) · until 06:38 more
Vara	Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mesha (Aries), Moon: Mina (Pisces)

Changes during the day

from 06:38	karana Balava
from 17:19	tithi Krishna-dvadashi
from 17:19	karana Kaulava
from 21:15	yoga Priti
from 02:04 (15.05)	nakshatra Revati
from 04:00 (15.05)	karana Taitila

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:32
Sunrise	04:20
Noon	12:26
Sunset	20:32
End of twilight	21:21
Moonrise	02:53
Moonset	15:28
Day length	16 h 11 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 17:19

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

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

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Festivals and periods

Apara Ekadashi (Achala) · Vishnu

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

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 19:54 (13.05)–17:19
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Parana (breaking the fast): 04:19–07:34 (15.05)

Muhurta

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 02:04–04:19 (15.05)

Anandadi: Chhatra 04:20–02:04 (15.05) Anandadi: Mitra 02:04–04:19 (15.05)

Raja Panchaka: 19:49 (11.05)–00:11 (16.05)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:18–03:49
Abhijit Muhurta	11:54–12:59
Vijaya Muhurta	15:08–16:13
Godhuli	20:32–20:47
Pradosha	20:32–22:05
Nishitha	00:10–00:41 (15.05)
Amrita Kalam	21:38–23:06

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	14:28–16:29
Yamaganda	04:20–06:22
Gulika Kalam	08:23–10:25
Dur Muhurta	09:44–10:49, 16:13–17:18
Varjyam	12:46–14:14

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 04:30–11:25, 14:26–20:27

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

Cutting hair, shaving	good 04:30–11:25, 14:26–20:27
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	good 04:30–11:25, 14:26–20:27
Bathing, washing hair	good 04:30–11:25, 14:26–20:32

Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra; tithi Krishna-ekadashi until 17:19, Krishna-dvadashi from 17:19; lagna Mesha 04:20, Vrishabha 04:30, Mithuna 06:00, Karka 08:27, Simha 11:25, Kanya 14:26, Tula 17:26, Vrischika 20:27

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Uttara-Bhadra — a good life; Thursday — success.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = +2

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

+1 Anandadi: Chhatra 04:20–02:04 (15.05)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:20–02:04 (15.05)+1 Auspicious weekday−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 04:20

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Sankranti day, Panchaka
Month	Vaishakha (amanta) · Jyeshtha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Manmatha (No. 29) · Shaka 1937 · Vikram 2072 more
Festivals	Vrishabha Sankranti · Pradosha Vrat

At sunrise 04:19

Tithi	12Krishna-dvadashi (Bhadra, Sun (Ravi)) · until 14:40 more
Nakshatra	Revati, pada 1 (soft, Pushan (Prosperous), Mercury) · until 00:11 (16.05) more Gandamula
Yoga	Priti (“love, affection”, auspicious) · until 18:00 more
Karana	Taitila (movable) · until 14:40 more
Vara	Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mesha (Aries), Moon: Mina (Pisces)

Changes during the day

from 14:40	tithi Krishna-trayodashi
from 14:40	karana Gara
from 18:00	yoga Ayushman
from 00:11 (16.05)	nakshatra Ashwini
from 01:20 (16.05)	karana Vanija

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:30
Sunrise	04:19
Noon	12:26
Sunset	20:34
End of twilight	21:23
Moonrise	03:17
Moonset	16:51
Day length	16 h 15 min

Sky

Vrishabha Sankr.	08:08 — the Sun enters Vrishabha (Taurus)

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 14:40

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Revati (04:19–20:34) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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Festivals and periods

Vrishabha Sankranti · Surya

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

Rule: by the moment of Sankranti, 04:19–08:08
on the day the Sun enters the sign

Pradosha Vrat · Shiva

Rule: pradosha vyapini: 3 muhurtas after sunset, 20:34–22:06
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Muhurta

Amrita Siddhi Yoga 04:19–00:11 (16.05) Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:19–14:40

Anandadi: Shrivatsa 04:19–00:11 (16.05) Anandadi: Vajra 00:11–04:17 (16.05)

Raja Panchaka: 19:49 (11.05)–00:11 (16.05)
Gandanta (nakshatra): 18:39–05:43 (16.05)
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Revati

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:16–03:48
Abhijit Muhurta	11:54–12:59
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	21:58–23:27

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	10:24–12:26
Yamaganda	16:30–18:32
Gulika Kalam	06:21–08:22
Dur Muhurta	07:34–08:39, 12:59–14:04
Varjyam	13:07–14:36

Haircut and shaving

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

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

Cutting hair, shaving	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Bathing, washing hair	good 04:26–11:21, 14:22–20:34

Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Revati; tithi Krishna-dvadashi until 14:40, Krishna-trayodashi from 14:40; lagna Mesha 04:19, Vrishabha 04:26, Mithuna 05:56, Karka 08:23, Simha 11:21, Kanya 14:22, Tula 17:22, Vrischika 20:23

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

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

Sankranti at 08:08 — a Parva day: no haircuts or shaving on this day (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = +6

Avoid starting important matters: Sankranti day

+4 Amrita Siddhi Yoga 04:19–00:11 (16.05)+1 Anandadi: Shrivatsa 04:19–00:11 (16.05)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:19–00:11 (16.05)+1 Yoga Priti 04:19–18:00+1 Auspicious weekday0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:19–14:40 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Panchaka 04:19–00:11 (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 04:19

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Anandadi: Saumya; cons: Vishti (Bhadra), Krishna Chaturdashi
Month	Vaishakha (amanta) · Jyeshtha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Manmatha (No. 29) · Shaka 1937 · Vikram 2072 more
Festivals	Masik Shivaratri

At sunrise 04:17

Tithi	13Krishna-trayodashi (Jaya, God of Love) · until 12:01 more
Nakshatra	Ashwini, pada 1 (light, Ashwini Kumara, Ketu) · until 22:22 more Gandamula
Yoga	Ayushman (“long-lived”, auspicious) · until 14:45 more
Karana	Vanija (movable) · until 12:01 more
Vara	Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Vrishabha (Taurus), Moon: Mesha (Aries)

Changes during the day

from 12:01	tithi Krishna-chaturdashi
from 12:01	karana Vishti
from 14:45	yoga Saubhagya
from 22:22	nakshatra Bharani
from 22:44	karana Shakuni

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:27
Sunrise	04:17
Noon	12:26
Sunset	20:35
End of twilight	21:25
Moonrise	03:44
Moonset	18:12
Day length	16 h 18 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 12:01

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

Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 12:01–20:35: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Krishna-chaturdashi 12:01–20:35: according to the Kalaprakashika, ploughing on Chaturdashi puts the owner’s life in danger.

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Festivals and periods

Masik Shivaratri · Shiva

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

Rule: nishitha vyapini: midnight, 00:10–00:41 (17.05)
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 12:01–04:15 (17.05)

Anandadi: Saumya 04:17–22:22 Anandadi: Dhwanksha 22:22–04:15 (17.05)

Bhadra in heaven: 12:01–22:44; Bhadra Mukha 12:01–13:48; Bhadra Puchha 21:41–22:45
Gandanta (nakshatra): 18:39 (15.05)–05:43
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Ashwini

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:15–03:46
Abhijit Muhurta	11:54–12:59
Vijaya Muhurta	15:09–16:15
Godhuli	20:35–20:51
Pradosha	20:35–22:07
Nishitha	00:10–00:41 (17.05)
Amrita Kalam	15:43–17:11

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	08:21–10:24
Yamaganda	14:28–16:31
Gulika Kalam	04:17–06:19
Dur Muhurta	04:17–05:22, 05:22–06:27
Varjyam	18:40–20:09

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 04:22–11:17

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	average 04:22–11:17
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 04:22–11:17
Bathing, washing hair	average 04:22–11:17, 14:18–20:35

Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Ashwini; tithi Krishna-trayodashi until 12:01, Krishna-chaturdashi from 12:01; lagna Mesha 04:17, Vrishabha 04:22, Mithuna 05:52, Karka 08:19, Simha 11:17, Kanya 14:18, Tula 17:18, Vrischika 20:19

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

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

Krishna-chaturdashi 12:01–20:35: a Rikta and Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

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) 12:01–04:15 (17.05)+1 Anandadi: Saumya 04:17–22:22+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:17–22:22+1 Yoga Ayushman 04:17–14:45−1 Gandanta 04:17–05:43−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−2 Krishna Chaturdashi 12:01–04:15 (17.05)−2 Vishti (Bhadra) 12:01–22:44

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

Panchanga at sunrise 04:17

Summary	Unfavourable day — many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower), Krishna Chaturdashi
Month	Vaishakha (amanta) · Jyeshtha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Manmatha (No. 29) · Shaka 1937 · Vikram 2072 more
Festivals	Vat Savitri Vrat

At sunrise 04:15

Tithi	14Krishna-chaturdashi (Rikta, Kali) · until 09:29 more
Nakshatra	Bharani, pada 2 (fierce, Yama (Dharma-raja), Venus) · until 20:44 more
Yoga	Saubhagya (“good fortune, marital happiness”, auspicious) · until 11:38 more
Karana	Shakuni (fixed, inauspicious) · until 09:29 more
Vara	Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Vrishabha (Taurus), Moon: Mesha (Aries)

Changes during the day

from 09:29	tithi Amavasya
from 09:29	karana Chatushpada
from 11:38	yoga Shobhana
from 20:19	karana Naga
from 20:44	nakshatra Krittika

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:25
Sunrise	04:15
Noon	12:26
Sunset	20:37
End of twilight	21:28
Moonrise	04:14
Moonset	19:31
Day length	16 h 22 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 09:29

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Bharani (04:15–20:37) is good for root crops.
Shakuni 04:15–09:29: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it (it is suitable for sowing).
Chatushpada 09:29–20:19: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Naga 20:19–20:37: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Krishna-chaturdashi 04:15–09:29: according to the Kalaprakashika, ploughing on Chaturdashi puts the owner’s life in danger.

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Festivals and periods

Vat Savitri Vrat · Savitri and Satyavan

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

Rule: pradosha vyapini: 3 muhurtas after sunset, 20:37–22:08
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Muhurta

Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 04:15–20:44

Anandadi: Kaladanda 04:15–20:44 Anandadi: Dhumra 20:44–04:13 (18.05)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:14–03:44
Abhijit Muhurta	11:53–12:59
Vijaya Muhurta	15:10–16:15
Godhuli	20:37–20:53
Pradosha	20:37–22:08
Nishitha	00:10–00:40 (18.05)
Amrita Kalam	16:16–17:45

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	18:35–20:37
Yamaganda	12:26–14:29
Gulika Kalam	16:32–18:35
Dur Muhurta	18:26–19:32
Varjyam	07:19–08:48

Haircut and shaving

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

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

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

Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Bharani; tithi Krishna-chaturdashi until 09:29, Amavasya from 09:29; lagna Mesha 04:15, Vrishabha 04:18, Mithuna 05:48, Karka 08:15, Simha 11:13, Kanya 14:14, Tula 17:14, Vrischika 20:16

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Bharani — facing death (dangers); Sunday — physical well-being.

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

Krishna-chaturdashi 04:15–09:29: a Rikta and Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Amavasya 09:29–20:37: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Unfavourable day · score S = −7

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

Avoid starting important matters: Krishna Chaturdashi

+1 Yoga Saubhagya 04:15–11:38−1 Anandadi: Kaladanda 04:15–20:44−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 04:15–20:44−3 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 04:15–20:44−3 Krishna Chaturdashi 04:15–09:29

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 04:15

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Amavasya, Yoga Atiganda
Month	Vaishakha (amanta) · Jyeshtha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Manmatha (No. 29) · Shaka 1937 · Vikram 2072 more
Festivals	Somvati Amavasya · Shani Jayanti · Vaishakha Amavasya

At sunrise 04:13

Tithi	30Amavasya (Purna, Pitris (ancestors)) · until 07:13 more
Nakshatra	Krittika, pada 2 (mixed, Agni, Sun) · until 19:25 more
Yoga	Shobhana (“splendid, beautiful”, auspicious) · until 08:44 more
Karana	Naga (fixed, inauspicious) · until 07:13 more
Vara	Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Vrishabha (Taurus), Moon: Vrishabha (Taurus)

Changes during the day

from 07:13	tithi Shukla-pratipat
from 07:13	karana Kimstughna
from 08:44	yoga Atiganda
from 18:13	karana Bava
from 19:25	nakshatra Rohini

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:23
Sunrise	04:13
Noon	12:26
Sunset	20:39
End of twilight	21:30
Moonrise	04:49
Moonset	20:45
Day length	16 h 25 min

Sky

New moon (Amavasya)	07:13

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 07:13	from 19:25

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Krittika (04:13–19:25) is good for root crops.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Rohini (19:25–20:39) is good for sowing.
Naga 04:13–07:13: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Kimstughna 07:13–18:13: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

Somvati Amavasya · Shiva

A new moon falling on a Monday. Married women circumambulate the peepal tree for their husbands’ long life; holy bathing in sacred rivers and charity are especially meritorious.

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 09:29 (17.05)–07:13
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Shani Jayanti · Shani (Saturn)

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

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 09:29 (17.05)–07:13
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Vaishakha Amavasya · Pitris (ancestors)

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

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 09:29 (17.05)–07:13
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Muhurta

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 19:25–04:12 (19.05)

Anandadi: Sthira 04:13–19:25 Anandadi: Vardhamana 19:25–04:12 (19.05)

Gandanta (tithi): 06:51–07:35

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:12–03:43
Abhijit Muhurta	11:53–12:59
Vijaya Muhurta	15:10–16:16
Godhuli	20:39–20:54
Pradosha	20:39–22:10
Nishitha	00:10–00:40 (19.05)
Amrita Kalam	17:09–18:39

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	06:17–08:20
Yamaganda	10:23–12:26
Gulika Kalam	14:29–16:33
Dur Muhurta	12:59–14:05, 16:16–17:22
Varjyam	08:04–09:35

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 07:13–11:09, 14:10–20:39

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 07:13–11:09, 14:10–20:39
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 07:13–11:09, 14:10–20:39
Bathing, washing hair	average 04:14–11:09, 14:10–20:39

Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Krittika until 19:25, Rohini from 19:25; tithi Amavasya until 07:13, Shukla-pratipat from 07:13; lagna Mesha 04:13, Vrishabha 04:14, Mithuna 05:44, Karka 08:11, Simha 11:09, Kanya 14:10, Tula 17:10, Vrischika 20:12

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Krittika (until 19:25) — consumption (a wasting disease); Rohini (from 19:25) — destruction of all misfortunes; Monday — clear, bright complexion.

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

Amavasya 04:13–07:13: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Cautions:

The Muhurta Chintamani warns: whoever shaves in Krittika nakshatra 6 times a year puts their life in danger — frequent haircuts in this nakshatra are best avoided.
The Muhurta Chintamani warns: whoever shaves in Rohini nakshatra 8 times a year puts their life in danger — frequent haircuts in this nakshatra are best avoided.
Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
Monday: according to the Kalaprakashika, it is good for a haircut only during the waxing Moon.

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = 0

Avoid starting important matters: Amavasya

+1 Anandadi: Sthira 04:13–19:25+1 Yoga Shobhana 04:13–08:44+1 Auspicious weekday0 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 19:25–04:12 (19.05)0 Auspicious nakshatra 19:25–04:12 (19.05)0 Yoga Atiganda 08:44–10:52−3 Amavasya 04:13–07:13

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 04:13

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Kshaya tithi, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
Month	Jyeshtha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Manmatha (No. 29) · Shaka 1937 · Vikram 2072 more
Festivals	Chandra Darshan

At sunrise 04:12

Tithi	1Shukla-pratipat (Nanda, Brahma) · until 05:19 more
Nakshatra	Rohini, pada 2 (fixed, Prajapati (Brahma - Creator), Moon) · until 18:33 more
Yoga	Atiganda (“great danger”, inauspicious) · until 06:09 more
Karana	Bava (movable) · until 05:19 more
Vara	Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Vrishabha (Taurus), Moon: Vrishabha (Taurus)

Changes during the day

from 05:19	tithi Shukla-dvitya (kshaya: not present at any sunrise)
from 05:19	karana Balava
from 06:09	yoga Sukarma
from 16:33	karana Kaulava
from 18:33	nakshatra Mrigashirsha
from 03:55 (20.05)	tithi Shukla-tritya
from 03:55 (20.05)	karana Taitila
from 03:59 (20.05)	yoga Dhriti

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:21
Sunrise	04:12
Noon	12:26
Sunset	20:41
End of twilight	21:32
Moonrise	05:30
Moonset	21:50
Day length	16 h 29 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 05:19	from 18:33

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, Rohini (04:12–18:33) is good for sowing.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Mrigashirsha (18:33–20:41) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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Festivals and periods

Chandra Darshan · Chandra (the Moon)

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

Rule: first visible lunar crescent, 20:41–21:50
Crescent Moon above the horizon after sunset: 20:41–21:50

Muhurta

Dwipushkar Yoga 18:33–03:55 (20.05) Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:55–04:10 (20.05)

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:12–05:19

Anandadi: Matanga 04:12–18:33 Anandadi: Rakshasa 18:33–04:10 (20.05)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:11–03:41
Abhijit Muhurta	11:53–12:59
Vijaya Muhurta	15:11–16:17
Godhuli	20:41–20:56
Pradosha	20:41–22:11
Nishitha	00:10–00:40 (20.05)
Amrita Kalam	15:28–17:00

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	16:34–18:37
Yamaganda	08:19–10:23
Gulika Kalam	12:26–14:30
Dur Muhurta	07:29–08:35, 23:40–00:10 (20.05)
Varjyam	10:50–12:23, 00:05–01:39 (20.05)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average throughout the daytime

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average throughout the daytime
Cutting fingernails	average throughout the daytime
Cutting toenails	average 04:12–11:05, 14:06–20:08
Bathing, washing hair	average throughout the daytime

Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Rohini until 18:33, Mrigashirsha from 18:33; tithi Shukla-pratipat until 05:19, Shukla-dvitya from 05:19; lagna Vrishabha 04:12, Mithuna 05:41, Karka 08:07, Simha 11:05, Kanya 14:06, Tula 17:06, Vrischika 20:08

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Rohini (until 18:33) — destruction of all misfortunes; Mrigashirsha (from 18:33) — 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

Avoid starting important matters · score S = +1

Avoid starting important matters: Kshaya tithi

+1 Anandadi: Matanga 04:12–18:33+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:12–18:33+1 Auspicious tithi 05:19–03:55 (20.05)+1 Yoga Sukarma 06:09–03:59 (20.05)0 Dwipushkar Yoga 18:33–03:55 (20.05)0 Anandadi: Rakshasa 18:33–04:10 (20.05)0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:12–05:19−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−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 04:12

Summary	Best day — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Anandadi: Amrita; auspicious time — until 18:15
Month	Jyeshtha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Manmatha (No. 29) · Shaka 1937 · Vikram 2072 more

At sunrise 04:10

Tithi	3Shukla-tritya (Jaya, Vishnu) · until 03:09 (21.05) more
Nakshatra	Mrigashirsha, pada 2 (soft, Soma (Chandra, Moon), Mars) · until 18:15 more
Yoga	Dhriti (“steadfastness, firmness”, auspicious) · until 02:19 (21.05) more
Karana	Taitila (movable) · until 15:27 more
Vara	Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Vrishabha (Taurus), Moon: Vrishabha (Taurus)

Changes during the day

from 15:27	karana Gara
from 18:15	nakshatra Ardra
from 02:19 (21.05)	yoga Shula
from 03:09 (21.05)	tithi Shukla-chaturti
from 03:09 (21.05)	karana Vanija

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:19
Sunrise	04:10
Noon	12:26
Sunset	20:43
End of twilight	21:34
Moonrise	06:19
Moonset	22:45
Day length	16 h 32 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 18:15

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, Mrigashirsha (04:10–18:15) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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Muhurta

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:10–18:15 Ravi Yoga 18:15–04:08 (21.05)

Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:10–03:09 (21.05) Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:10–03:09 (21.05)

Anandadi: Amrita 04:10–18:15 Anandadi: Musala 18:15–04:08 (21.05)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:10–03:40
Abhijit Muhurta	none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday
Vijaya Muhurta	15:12–16:18
Godhuli	20:43–20:57
Pradosha	20:43–22:12
Nishitha	00:11–00:40 (21.05)
Amrita Kalam	09:34–11:08

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	12:26–14:30
Yamaganda	06:14–08:18
Gulika Kalam	10:22–12:26
Dur Muhurta	11:53–12:59
Varjyam	02:47–04:25 (21.05)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 04:10–11:01, 14:02–18:15

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

Cutting hair, shaving	good 04:10–11:01, 14:02–18:15
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	good 04:10–11:01, 14:02–18:15
Bathing, washing hair	good 04:10–11:01, 14:02–20:43

Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Mrigashirsha until 18:15, Ardra from 18:15; tithi Shukla-tritya; lagna Vrishabha 04:10, Mithuna 05:37, Karka 08:03, Simha 11:01, Kanya 14:02, Tula 17:03, Vrischika 20:04

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Mrigashirsha (until 18:15) — abundance (well-being, prosperity); Ardra (from 18:15) — sadness; Wednesday — favour of the authorities.

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Best day · score S = +8

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

Auspicious time ends by 18:15

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:10–18:15+1 Anandadi: Amrita 04:10–18:15+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:10–18:15+1 Yoga Dhriti 04:10–02:19 (21.05)+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 04:10–03:09 (21.05)0 Ravi Yoga 18:15–04:08 (21.05)0 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:10–03:09 (21.05) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:10–03:09 (21.05) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Anandadi: Musala 18:15–04:08 (21.05)0 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 18:15–04:08 (21.05)

Panchanga at sunrise 04:10

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Ravi Yoga, Auspicious weekday; cons: Rikta tithi, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
Month	Jyeshtha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Manmatha (No. 29) · Shaka 1937 · Vikram 2072 more
Festivals	Vinayaka Chaturthi

At sunrise 04:08

Tithi	4Shukla-chaturti (Rikta, Yama) · until 03:06 (22.05) more
Nakshatra	Ardra, pada 2 (sharp, Rudra (Roaring, angry image of Shiva), Rahu) · until 18:38 more
Yoga	Shula (“spear, sharp pain”, inauspicious) · until 01:13 (22.05) more
Karana	Vanija (movable) · until 15:02 more
Vara	Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Vrishabha (Taurus), Moon: Mithuna (Gemini)

Changes during the day

from 15:02	karana Vishti
from 18:38	nakshatra Punarvasu
from 01:13 (22.05)	yoga Ganda
from 03:06 (22.05)	tithi Shukla-panchami
from 03:06 (22.05)	karana Bava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:17
Sunrise	04:08
Noon	12:26
Sunset	20:44
End of twilight	21:36
Moonrise	07:15
Moonset	23:31
Day length	16 h 36 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 18:38

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Punarvasu (18:38–20:44) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 15:02–20:44: 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), 10:47–14:06
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 04:08–18:38 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 18:38–04:07 (22.05) Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 18:38–04:07 (22.05) Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:06–04:07 (22.05)

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:08–03:06 (22.05)

Anandadi: Siddhi 18:38–04:07 (22.05) Anandadi: Kana 04:08–18:38

Bhadra in heaven: 15:02–03:06 (22.05); Bhadra Mukha 15:08–17:07; Bhadra Puchha 01:54–03:06 (22.05)
Surya Dagdha tithi: Shukla-chaturti

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:09–03:39
Abhijit Muhurta	11:53–13:00
Vijaya Muhurta	15:12–16:19
Godhuli	20:44–20:59
Pradosha	20:44–22:13
Nishitha	00:11–00:40 (22.05)
Amrita Kalam	08:28–10:06

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	14:31–16:35
Yamaganda	04:08–06:13
Gulika Kalam	08:17–10:22
Dur Muhurta	09:40–10:47, 16:19–17:25
Varjyam	02:47–04:25

Haircut and shaving

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

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

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

Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Ardra until 18:38, Punarvasu from 18:38; tithi Shukla-chaturti; lagna Vrishabha 04:08, Mithuna 05:33, Karka 07:59, Simha 10:58, Kanya 13:58, Tula 16:59, Vrischika 20:00

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Ardra (until 18:38) — sadness; Punarvasu (from 18:38) — 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 04:08–20:44: 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 = −1

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

+2 Ravi Yoga 04:08–18:38+1 Auspicious weekday0 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 18:38–04:07 (22.05)0 Anandadi: Siddhi 18:38–04:07 (22.05)0 Auspicious nakshatra 18:38–04:07 (22.05)0 Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 18:38–04:07 (22.05)0 Anandadi: Kana 04:08–18:38 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Yoga Shula 04:08–04:130 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:08–03:06 (22.05) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Vishti (Bhadra) 15:02–03:06 (22.05)−1 Surya Dagdha tithi 04:08–03:06 (22.05)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 04:08–18:38−2 Rikta tithi 04:08–03:06 (22.05)

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

Panchanga at sunrise 04:08

Summary	Best day — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Auspicious nakshatra; auspicious time — after 19:44
Month	Jyeshtha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Manmatha (No. 29) · Shaka 1937 · Vikram 2072 more

At sunrise 04:07

Tithi	5Shukla-panchami (Purna, Soma) · until 03:47 (23.05) more
Nakshatra	Punarvasu, pada 2 (movable, Aditi, Jupiter) · until 19:44 more
Yoga	Ganda (“danger, knot”, inauspicious) · until 00:41 (23.05) more
Karana	Bava (movable) · until 15:21 more
Vara	Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Vrishabha (Taurus), Moon: Mithuna (Gemini)

Changes during the day

from 15:21	karana Balava
from 19:44	nakshatra Pushya
from 00:41 (23.05)	yoga Vriddhi
from 03:47 (23.05)	tithi Shukla-shashti
from 03:47 (23.05)	karana Kaulava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:15
Sunrise	04:07
Noon	12:26
Sunset	20:46
End of twilight	21:39
Moonrise	08:16
Moonset	none
Day length	16 h 39 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 19:44

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Punarvasu (04:07–19:44) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Pushya (19:44–20:46) is good for sowing.

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Muhurta

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:07–19:44 Ravi Yoga 19:44–04:05 (23.05) Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:47–04:05 (23.05)

Anandadi: Lumbaka 04:07–19:44 Anandadi: Utpata 19:44–04:05 (23.05)

Gandanta (tithi): 03:22–04:12 (23.05)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:08–03:37
Abhijit Muhurta	11:53–13:00
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	17:13–18:54

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	10:21–12:26
Yamaganda	16:36–18:41
Gulika Kalam	06:12–08:17
Dur Muhurta	07:27–08:33, 13:00–14:06
Varjyam	07:11–08:51

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 04:07–10:54, 13:55–19:56

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 04:07–10:54, 13:55–19:56
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	good 04:07–10:54, 13:55–19:56
Bathing, washing hair	good 04:07–10:54, 13:55–20:46

Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Punarvasu until 19:44, Pushya from 19:44; tithi Shukla-panchami; lagna Vrishabha 04:07, Mithuna 05:29, Karka 07:55, Simha 10:54, Kanya 13:55, Tula 16:55, Vrischika 19:56

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Punarvasu (until 19:44) — strength of spirit (bravery, resilience); Pushya (from 19:44) — 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 19:44

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:07–19:44+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:07–19:44+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 04:07–03:47 (23.05)0 Ravi Yoga 19:44–04:05 (23.05)0 Anandadi: Utpata 19:44–04:05 (23.05) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Anandadi: Lumbaka 04:07–19:44

Panchanga at sunrise 04:07

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Pushya, Ravi Yoga; cons: Krakacha Yoga, Tryahasparsha
Month	Jyeshtha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Manmatha (No. 29) · Shaka 1937 · Vikram 2072 more
Festivals	Skanda Shashti

At sunrise 04:05

Tithi	6Shukla-shashti (Nanda, Kartikeya) · until 05:10 (24.05) more the tithi will also last until tomorrow’s sunrise (tryahasparsha)
Nakshatra	Pushya, pada 2 (light, Brhaspati, Saturn) · until 21:32 more
Yoga	Vriddhi (“growth, increase”, auspicious) · until 00:44 (24.05) more
Karana	Kaulava (movable) · until 16:24 more
Vara	Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Vrishabha (Taurus), Moon: Karka (Cancer)

Changes during the day

from 16:24	karana Taitila
from 21:32	nakshatra Ashlesha
from 00:44 (24.05)	yoga Dhruva

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:13
Sunrise	04:05
Noon	12:26
Sunset	20:48
End of twilight	21:41
Moonrise	09:20
Moonset	00:07
Day length	16 h 42 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

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 (04:05–20:48) is good for sowing.

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Festivals and periods

Skanda Shashti · Skanda (Murugan, Kartikeya)

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

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 03:47–05:10 (24.05)
the tithi spans two sunrises — the first day is chosen by rule

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 04:05–21:32

Krakacha Yoga all day

Anandadi: Mitra 04:05–21:32 Anandadi: Manasa 21:32–04:04 (24.05)

Gandanta (tithi): 03:22–04:12

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:07–03:36
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	14:39–16:22

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	08:16–10:21
Yamaganda	14:32–16:37
Gulika Kalam	04:05–06:10
Dur Muhurta	04:05–05:12, 05:12–06:19
Varjyam	04:20–06:03

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 04:05–10:50, 13:51–19:52

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 04:05–10:50, 13:51–19:52
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 04:05–10:50, 13:51–19:52
Bathing, washing hair	average 04:05–10:50, 13:51–20:48

Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Pushya; tithi Shukla-shashti; lagna Vrishabha 04:05, Mithuna 05:25, Karka 07:51, Simha 10:50, Kanya 13:51, Tula 16:51, Vrischika 19:52

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

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 Pushya 04:05–21:32+2 Ravi Yoga 04:05–21:32+1 Anandadi: Mitra 04:05–21:32+1 Yoga Vriddhi 04:05–00:44 (24.05)−1 Gandanta 04:05–04:12−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−2 Tryahasparsha−3 Krakacha Yoga 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 04:05

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Samvartaka Yoga, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
Month	Jyeshtha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Manmatha (No. 29) · Shaka 1937 · Vikram 2072 more

At sunrise 04:04

Tithi	6Shukla-shashti (Nanda, Kartikeya) · until 05:10 more vriddhi: the same tithi also prevailed at yesterday’s sunrise
Nakshatra	Ashlesha, pada 1 (sharp, Naga - the lord of snakes (Sharpa), Mercury) · until 23:57 more Gandamula
Yoga	Dhruva (“fixed, constant (the Pole Star)”, auspicious) · until 01:15 (25.05) more
Karana	Taitila (movable) · until 05:10 more
Vara	Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Vrishabha (Taurus), Moon: Karka (Cancer)

Changes during the day

from 05:10	tithi Shukla-saptami
from 05:10	karana Gara
from 18:06	karana Vanija
from 23:57	nakshatra Magha
from 01:15 (25.05)	yoga Vyaghata

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:11
Sunrise	04:04
Noon	12:26
Sunset	20:49
End of twilight	21:43
Moonrise	10:26
Moonset	00:37
Day length	16 h 45 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 05:10

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Muhurta

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:04–05:10 Samvartaka Yoga 05:10–04:02 (25.05) Yamaghanta 23:57–04:02 (25.05)

Anandadi: Vajra 04:04–23:57 Anandadi: Mudgara 23:57–04:02 (25.05)

Gandanta (nakshatra): 17:18–06:38 (25.05)
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Ashlesha

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:06–03:35
Abhijit Muhurta	11:53–13:00
Vijaya Muhurta	15:14–16:21
Godhuli	20:49–21:04
Pradosha	20:49–22:16
Nishitha	00:11–00:40 (25.05)
Amrita Kalam	22:12–23:57

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	18:44–20:49
Yamaganda	12:27–14:32
Gulika Kalam	16:38–18:44
Dur Muhurta	18:35–19:42
Varjyam	11:37–13:23

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 05:10–10:46, 13:47–19:48

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 05:10–10:46, 13:47–19:48
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 05:10–10:46, 13:47–19:48
Bathing, washing hair	average 05:10–10:46, 13:47–20:49

Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Ashlesha; tithi Shukla-shashti until 05:10, Shukla-saptami from 05:10; lagna Vrishabha 04:04, Mithuna 05:21, Karka 07:47, Simha 10:46, Kanya 13:47, Tula 16:47, Vrischika 19:48

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Ashlesha — physical affliction (suffering); Sunday — physical well-being.

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −3

+1 Yoga Dhruva 04:04–01:15 (25.05)+1 Auspicious tithi 05:10–04:02 (25.05)0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:04–05:10−1 Anandadi: Vajra 04:04–23:57−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 04:04–23:57−3 Samvartaka Yoga 05:10–04:02 (25.05)

Panchanga at sunrise 04:04

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Bhadra on earth, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
Month	Jyeshtha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Manmatha (No. 29) · Shaka 1937 · Vikram 2072 more

At sunrise 04:02

Tithi	7Shukla-saptami (Bhadra, Indra) · until 07:09 more
Nakshatra	Magha, pada 1 (fierce, Pitris or Pitars - ancestors of the clan, forefathers, Ketu) · until 02:49 (26.05) more Gandamula
Yoga	Vyaghata (“crushing blow”, inauspicious) · until 02:07 (26.05) more
Karana	Vanija (movable) · until 07:09 more
Vara	Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Vrishabha (Taurus), Moon: Simha (Leo)

Changes during the day

from 07:09	tithi Shukla-ashtami
from 07:09	karana Vishti
from 20:18	karana Bava
from 02:07 (26.05)	yoga Harshana
from 02:49 (26.05)	nakshatra Purva-Phalguni

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:09
Sunrise	04:02
Noon	12:26
Sunset	20:51
End of twilight	21:45
Moonrise	11:32
Moonset	01:02
Day length	16 h 48 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 07:09

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Magha (04:02–20:51) is good for sowing, for root crops.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 07:09–20:18: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Muhurta

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:02–07:09

Anandadi: Dhwaja 02:49–04:01 (26.05) Anandadi: Dhwanksha 04:02–02:49 (26.05)

Bhadra on earth: 07:09–20:18; Bhadra Puchha 09:08–10:27; Bhadra Mukha 10:27–12:39
Gandanta (nakshatra): 17:18 (24.05)–06:38
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Magha

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:05–03:33
Abhijit Muhurta	11:53–13:00
Vijaya Muhurta	15:15–16:22
Godhuli	20:51–21:05
Pradosha	20:51–22:17
Nishitha	00:12–00:40 (26.05)
Amrita Kalam	00:08–01:55 (26.05)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	06:08–08:14
Yamaganda	10:21–12:27
Gulika Kalam	14:33–16:39
Dur Muhurta	13:00–14:07, 16:22–17:29
Varjyam	13:23–15:11

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 04:02–07:09

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 04:02–07:09
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 04:02–07:09
Bathing, washing hair	average 04:02–10:42, 13:43–20:51

Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Magha; tithi Shukla-saptami until 07:09, Shukla-ashtami from 07:09; lagna Vrishabha 04:02, Mithuna 05:17, Karka 07:44, Simha 10:42, Kanya 13:43, Tula 16:43, Vrischika 19:44

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Magha — loss of property; Monday — clear, bright complexion.

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

Shukla-ashtami 07:09–20:51: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Bhadra on earth 07:09–20:18: 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

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −5

Avoid starting important matters: Bhadra on earth

+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 04:02–07:090 Yoga Vyaghata 04:02–04:590 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:02–07:09−1 Ashtami 07:09–04:01 (26.05)−1 Anandadi: Dhwanksha 04:02–02:49 (26.05)−1 Gandanta 04:02–06:38−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 04:02–02:49 (26.05)−3 Bhadra on earth 07:09–20:18

Panchanga at sunrise 04:02

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Yoga Harshana; cons: Rikta tithi, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
Month	Jyeshtha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Manmatha (No. 29) · Shaka 1937 · Vikram 2072 more
Festivals	Masik Durgashtami

At sunrise 04:01

Tithi	8Shukla-ashtami (Jaya, Vasus) · until 09:32 more
Nakshatra	Purva-Phalguni, pada 1 (fierce, Bhaga (Share, Distributor) - god of wealth and family, Venus) · until 05:54 (27.05) more
Yoga	Harshana (“delighting”, auspicious) · until 03:09 (27.05) more
Karana	Bava (movable) · until 09:32 more
Vara	Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Vrishabha (Taurus), Moon: Simha (Leo)

Changes during the day

from 09:32	tithi Shukla-navami
from 09:32	karana Balava
from 22:48	karana Kaulava
from 03:09 (27.05)	yoga Vajra

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:07
Sunrise	04:01
Noon	12:26
Sunset	20:53
End of twilight	21:47
Moonrise	12:38
Moonset	01:24
Day length	16 h 51 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 09:32

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, Purva-Phalguni (04:01–20:53) is good for root crops.

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Festivals and periods

Masik Durgashtami · Durga

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

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 07:09 (25.05)–09:32
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:01–09:32

Anandadi: Dhumra all day

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:04–03:32
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	22:40–00:29 (27.05)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	16:40–18:46
Yamaganda	08:14–10:20
Gulika Kalam	12:27–14:33
Dur Muhurta	07:23–08:31, 23:43–00:12 (27.05)
Varjyam	11:51–13:39

Haircut and shaving

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

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

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

Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Purva-Phalguni; tithi Shukla-ashtami until 09:32, Shukla-navami from 09:32; lagna Vrishabha 04:01, Mithuna 05:13, Karka 07:40, Simha 10:38, Kanya 13:39, Tula 16:39, Vrischika 19:40

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Purva-Phalguni — ill health; Tuesday — harm to longevity.

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

Shukla-ashtami 04:01–09:32: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Shukla-navami 09:32–20:53: 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 = −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) 04:01–09:32+1 Yoga Harshana 04:01–03:09 (27.05)−1 Anandadi: Dhumra all day−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra all day−1 Rikta tithi 09:32–03:59 (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: Ravi Yoga, Anandadi: Vardhamana; cons: Krakacha Yoga, Rikta tithi
Month	Jyeshtha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Manmatha (No. 29) · Shaka 1937 · Vikram 2072 more

At sunrise 03:59

Tithi	9Shukla-navami (Rikta, Serpent (Naga)) · until 12:04 more
Nakshatra	Purva-Phalguni, pada 4 (fierce, Bhaga (Share, Distributor) - god of wealth and family, Venus) · until 05:54 more
Yoga	Vajra (“diamond, thunderbolt”, inauspicious) · until 04:11 (28.05) more
Karana	Kaulava (movable) · until 12:04 more
Vara	Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Vrishabha (Taurus), Moon: Simha (Leo)

Changes during the day

from 05:54	nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni
from 12:04	tithi Shukla-dashami
from 12:04	karana Taitila
from 01:19 (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	13:43
Moonset	01:44
Day length	16 h 54 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 05:54	from 12:04

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, Purva-Phalguni (03:59–05:54) is good for root crops.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Phalguni (05:54–20:54) is good for sowing.

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Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 05:54–03:58 (28.05)

Krakacha Yoga 03:59–12:04

Anandadi: Sthira 03:59–05:54 Anandadi: Vardhamana 05:54–03:58 (28.05)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:03–03:31
Abhijit Muhurta	none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday
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	00:49–02:37 (28.05)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	12:27–14:34
Yamaganda	06:06–08:13
Gulika Kalam	10:20–12:27
Dur Muhurta	11:53–13:01
Varjyam	14:00–15:49

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 13:35–19:36

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

Cutting hair, shaving	good 13:35–19:36
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	good 13:35–19:36
Bathing, washing hair	good 13:35–20:54

Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Purva-Phalguni until 05:54, Uttara-Phalguni from 05:54; tithi Shukla-navami until 12:04, Shukla-dashami from 12:04; lagna Vrishabha 03:59, Mithuna 05:09, Karka 07:36, Simha 10:34, Kanya 13:35, Tula 16:35, Vrischika 19:36

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Purva-Phalguni (until 05:54) — ill health; Uttara-Phalguni (from 05:54) — destruction of all diseases; Wednesday — favour of the authorities.

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

Shukla-navami 03:59–12:04: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = −1

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

+2 Ravi Yoga 05:54–03:58 (28.05)+1 Anandadi: Vardhamana 05:54–03:58 (28.05)+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious nakshatra 05:54–03:58 (28.05)+1 Auspicious tithi 12:04–03:58 (28.05)0 Yoga Vajra 03:59–04:24−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 03:59–05:54−2 Rikta tithi 03:59–12:04−3 Krakacha Yoga 03:59–12:04

Panchanga at sunrise 03:59

Summary	Best day — Ravi Yoga, Yoga Siddhi; auspicious time — until 08:56
Month	Jyeshtha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Manmatha (No. 29) · Shaka 1937 · Vikram 2072 more
Festivals	Ganga Dussehra

At sunrise 03:58

Tithi	10Shukla-dashami (Purna, Dharma) · until 14:31 more
Nakshatra	Uttara-Phalguni, pada 4 (fixed, Aryaman (Lord of Hospitality), Sun) · until 08:56 more
Yoga	Vajra (“diamond, thunderbolt”, inauspicious) · until 04:11 more
Karana	Gara (movable) · until 14:31 more
Vara	Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Vrishabha (Taurus), Moon: Kanya (Virgo)

Changes during the day

from 04:11	yoga Siddhi
from 08:56	nakshatra Hasta
from 14:31	tithi Shukla-ekadashi
from 14:31	karana Vanija
from 03:37 (29.05)	karana Vishti

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:03
Sunrise	03:58
Noon	12:26
Sunset	20:56
End of twilight	21:51
Moonrise	14:50
Moonset	02:04
Day length	16 h 57 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 08:56	from 14:31

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Phalguni (03:58–08:56) is good for sowing.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Hasta (08:56–20:56) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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Festivals and periods

Ganga Dussehra · Ganga

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

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 12:04 (27.05)–14:31
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:58–14:31 Ravi Yoga all day

Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 03:58–08:56

Anandadi: Matanga 03:58–08:56 Anandadi: Rakshasa 08:56–03:57 (29.05)

Bhadra in the netherworld: 03:37–16:37 (29.05); Bhadra Puchha 08:47–10:06 (29.05); Bhadra Mukha 10:06–12:16 (29.05)
Gandanta (tithi): 14:04–14:57

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:02–03:30
Abhijit Muhurta	11:53–13:01
Vijaya Muhurta	15:16–16:24
Godhuli	20:56–21:10
Pradosha	20:56–22:20
Nishitha	00:12–00:40 (29.05)
Amrita Kalam	none on this day

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	14:34–16:41
Yamaganda	03:58–06:05
Gulika Kalam	08:13–10:20
Dur Muhurta	09:37–10:45, 16:24–17:32
Varjyam	18:18–20:05

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 03:58–10:30, 13:31–19:32

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

Cutting hair, shaving	good 03:58–10:30, 13:31–19:32
Cutting fingernails	good 03:58–10:30, 13:31–14:31
Cutting toenails	good 03:58–10:30, 13:31–19:32
Bathing, washing hair	good 03:58–10:30, 13:31–20:56

Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni until 08:56, Hasta from 08:56; tithi Shukla-dashami until 14:31, Shukla-ekadashi from 14:31; lagna Vrishabha 03:58, Mithuna 05:05, Karka 07:32, Simha 10:30, Kanya 13:31, Tula 16:31, Vrischika 19:32

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Uttara-Phalguni (until 08:56) — destruction of all diseases; Hasta (from 08:56) — imparting radiance (to the person); Thursday — success.

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

Best day · score S = +7

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

Auspicious time ends by 08:56

+2 Ravi Yoga all day+2 Yoga Siddhi 04:11–03:57 (29.05)+1 Anandadi: Matanga 03:58–08:56+1 Auspicious nakshatra 03:58–08:56+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 03:58–14:310 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 03:58–08:56 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:58–14:31 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Anandadi: Rakshasa 08:56–03:57 (29.05)

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 03:58

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Vyatipata, Vishti (Bhadra)
Month	Jyeshtha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Manmatha (No. 29) · Shaka 1937 · Vikram 2072 more
Festivals	Nirjala Ekadashi (Pandava, Bhima Ekadashi)

At sunrise 03:57

Tithi	11Shukla-ekadashi (Nanda, Rudra) · until 16:37 more
Nakshatra	Hasta, pada 3 (light, Savitar (Animating, Awakening), Moon) · until 11:42 more
Yoga	Siddhi (“success, accomplishment”, auspicious) · until 05:01 more
Karana	Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 16:37 more
Vara	Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Vrishabha (Taurus), Moon: Kanya (Virgo)

Changes during the day

from 05:01	yoga Vyatipata
from 11:42	nakshatra Chitra
from 16:37	tithi Shukla-dvadashi
from 16:37	karana Bava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:02
Sunrise	03:57
Noon	12:27
Sunset	20:57
End of twilight	21:53
Moonrise	15:56
Moonset	02:24
Day length	17 h 00 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 11:42	from 16:37

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, Hasta (03:57–11:42) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Chitra (11:42–20:57) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 03:57–16:37: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

Nirjala Ekadashi (Pandava, Bhima Ekadashi) · Vishnu

The strictest Ekadashi of the year: a fast without food and even without water, from sunrise to sunrise. According to legend, Bhima observed only this one, and this single fast equals all 24 Ekadashis of the year. Water, water pots, umbrellas and fans are given in charity.

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 14:31 (28.05)–16:37
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Parana (breaking the fast): 03:56–07:20 (30.05)

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 03:57–11:42 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:57–16:37

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 16:37–03:56 (30.05)

Anandadi: Amrita 03:57–11:42 Anandadi: Musala 11:42–03:56 (30.05)

Bhadra in the netherworld: 03:37–16:37; Bhadra Puchha 08:47–10:06; Bhadra Mukha 10:06–12:16

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:01–03:29
Abhijit Muhurta	11:53–13:01
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	05:00–06:47

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	10:19–12:27
Yamaganda	16:42–18:50
Gulika Kalam	06:04–08:12
Dur Muhurta	07:21–08:29, 13:01–14:09
Varjyam	20:28–22:13

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 03:57–05:01

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

Cutting hair, shaving	good 03:57–05:01
Cutting fingernails	average 03:57–05:01
Cutting toenails	good 03:57–05:01
Bathing, washing hair	good 03:57–10:26, 13:27–20:57

Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Hasta until 11:42, Chitra from 11:42; tithi Shukla-ekadashi until 16:37, Shukla-dvadashi from 16:37; lagna Vrishabha 03:57, Mithuna 05:01, Karka 07:28, Simha 10:26, Kanya 13:27, Tula 16:27, Vrischika 19:28

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Hasta (until 11:42) — imparting radiance (to the person); Chitra (from 11:42) — improvement of well-being; Friday — universal respect.

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

Vyatipata 05:01–20:57: 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.
Friday: B. V. Raman advises against cutting nails (the rating above is the site’s summary, which uses the same weekdays for nails as for haircuts, so Friday counts as auspicious).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = +3

Avoid starting important matters: Vyatipata

+2 Yoga Siddhi 03:57–05:01+2 Ravi Yoga 03:57–11:42+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:57–16:37+1 Anandadi: Amrita 03:57–11:42+1 Auspicious nakshatra 03:57–11:42+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 03:57–16:37−1 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 16:37–03:56 (30.05)−1 Anandadi: Musala 11:42–03:56 (30.05)−2 Vishti (Bhadra) 03:57–16:37−3 Vyatipata 05:01–03:56 (30.05)

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 03:57

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Auspicious nakshatra; cons: Anandadi: Kana, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
Month	Jyeshtha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Manmatha (No. 29) · Shaka 1937 · Vikram 2072 more
Festivals	Shani Pradosha

At sunrise 03:56

Tithi	12Shukla-dvadashi (Bhadra, Sun (Ravi)) · until 18:13 more
Nakshatra	Chitra, pada 3 (soft, Tvashtri (Heavenly Architect) or Vishwakarma (Vastu God), Mars) · until 14:00 more
Yoga	Vyatipata (“calamity, downfall”, inauspicious) · until 05:32 more
Karana	Bava (movable) · until 05:29 more
Vara	Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Vrishabha (Taurus), Moon: Tula (Libra)

Changes during the day

from 05:29	karana Balava
from 05:32	yoga Variyana
from 14:00	nakshatra Swati
from 18:13	tithi Shukla-triodashi
from 18:13	karana Kaulava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:00
Sunrise	03:56
Noon	12:27
Sunset	20:59
End of twilight	21:54
Moonrise	17:04
Moonset	02:45
Day length	17 h 02 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 14:00	from 18:13

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Chitra (03:56–14:00) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Swati (14:00–20:59) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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Festivals and periods

Shani Pradosha · Shiva

Pradosha on a Saturday. According to legend, Shiva drank the Halahala poison on a Saturday Trayodashi, so fasting on this day pacifies Shani (Saturn) and softens his harsh influence.

Rule: pradosha vyapini: 3 muhurtas after sunset, 20:59–22:22
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Muhurta

Dwipushkar Yoga 03:56–14:00 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 14:00–03:55 (31.05) Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 14:00–03:55 (31.05)

Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 18:13–03:55 (31.05)

Anandadi: Siddhi 14:00–03:55 (31.05) Anandadi: Kana 03:56–14:00

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:00–03:28
Abhijit Muhurta	11:53–13:01
Vijaya Muhurta	15:18–16:26
Godhuli	20:59–21:12
Pradosha	20:59–22:22
Nishitha	00:13–00:40 (31.05)
Amrita Kalam	06:59–08:44

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	08:11–10:19
Yamaganda	14:35–16:43
Gulika Kalam	03:56–06:04
Dur Muhurta	03:56–05:04, 05:04–06:12
Varjyam	20:00–21:43

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 05:32–10:22, 13:23–20:59

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 05:32–10:22, 13:23–20:59
Cutting fingernails	average 05:32–10:22, 13:23–19:24
Cutting toenails	average 05:32–10:22, 13:23–20:59
Bathing, washing hair	average 03:56–10:22, 13:23–20:59

Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Chitra until 14:00, Swati from 14:00; tithi Shukla-dvadashi until 18:13, Shukla-triodashi from 18:13; lagna Vrishabha 03:56, Mithuna 04:57, Karka 07:24, Simha 10:22, Kanya 13:23, Tula 16:23, Vrischika 19:24

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Chitra (until 14:00) — improvement of well-being; Swati (from 14:00) — relief from all suffering; Saturday — decline of physical strength.

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

Vyatipata 03:56–05:32: auspicious undertakings, including haircuts, are avoided during this yoga (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.

+1 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 14:00–03:55 (31.05)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 03:56–14:00+1 Yoga Variyana 05:32–03:55 (31.05)0 Anandadi: Siddhi 14:00–03:55 (31.05)0 Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 14:00–03:55 (31.05)0 Auspicious tithi 18:13–03:55 (31.05)0 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 18:13–03:55 (31.05) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Dwipushkar Yoga 03:56–14:000 Vyatipata 03:56–05:32−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−3 Anandadi: Kana 03:56–14:00

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

Panchanga at sunrise 03:56

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra), Yoga Parigha
Month	Jyeshtha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Manmatha (No. 29) · Shaka 1937 · Vikram 2072 more

At sunrise 03:55

Tithi	13Shukla-triodashi (Jaya, God of Love) · until 19:12 more
Nakshatra	Swati, pada 3 (movable, Waiu (Wind), Rahu) · until 15:44 more
Yoga	Variyana (“excellent, best”, auspicious) · until 05:36 more
Karana	Kaulava (movable) · until 06:47 more
Vara	Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Vrishabha (Taurus), Moon: Tula (Libra)

Changes during the day

from 05:36	yoga Parigha
from 06:47	karana Taitila
from 15:44	nakshatra Vishakha
from 19:12	tithi Shukla-chaturdashi
from 19:12	karana Gara

Sun and Moon

Dawn	02:59
Sunrise	03:55
Noon	12:27
Sunset	21:00
End of twilight	21:56
Moonrise	18:13
Moonset	03:09
Day length	17 h 05 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 15:44	from 19:12

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Swati (03:55–15:44) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Vishakha (15:44–21:00) is good for sowing, for root crops.
Shukla-chaturdashi 19:12–21:00: according to the Kalaprakashika, ploughing on Chaturdashi puts the owner’s life in danger.

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Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 15:44–03:53 (01.06)

Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 03:55–15:44

Anandadi: Lumbaka 03:55–15:44 Anandadi: Utpata 15:44–03:53 (01.06)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	02:59–03:27
Abhijit Muhurta	11:53–13:01
Vijaya Muhurta	15:18–16:26
Godhuli	21:00–21:14
Pradosha	21:00–22:23
Nishitha	00:13–00:40 (01.06)
Amrita Kalam	06:18–08:00

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	18:52–21:00
Yamaganda	12:27–14:35
Gulika Kalam	16:44–18:52
Dur Muhurta	18:43–19:52
Varjyam	21:35–23:16

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 03:55–19:12

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	average 03:55–19:12
Cutting fingernails	average 03:55–10:18, 13:19–15:44
Cutting toenails	average 03:55–19:12
Bathing, washing hair	average 03:55–19:12

Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Swati until 15:44, Vishakha from 15:44; tithi Shukla-triodashi until 19:12, Shukla-chaturdashi from 19:12; lagna Vrishabha 03:55, Mithuna 04:53, Karka 07:20, Simha 10:18, Kanya 13:19, Tula 16:19, Vrischika 19:20

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Swati (until 15:44) — relief from all suffering; Vishakha (from 15:44) — loss of money; Sunday — physical well-being.

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

Shukla-chaturdashi 19:12–21:00: a Rikta and Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −1

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

+1 Auspicious nakshatra 03:55–15:44+1 Yoga Variyana 03:55–05:36+1 Auspicious tithi 03:55–19:12+1 Ravi Yoga 15:44–03:53 (01.06)0 Anandadi: Utpata 15:44–03:53 (01.06) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Rikta tithi 19:12–03:53 (01.06)−1 Anandadi: Lumbaka 03:55–15:44−1 Yoga Parigha 05:36–17:24−2 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 03:55–15:44

Panchanga at sunrise 03:55

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

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

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

Manmatha (No. 29 of 60, “agitator of the mind (a name of Kama)”) — A year of passions: desires and infatuations get the upper hand; results are mixed.
Northern samvatsara: Kilaka (No. 42)
Shaka Samvat 1937 · Vikram Samvat 2072 · Kali Yuga 5116
Next year — Durmukha, from the new moon before Ugadi (the start of Chaitra) 7.04.2016
In South India (Shaka Samvat, lunar reckoning) the years of the 60-year cycle follow one another without a break, and the name of the year changes at Ugadi — at the start of Chaitra, on the first tithi of the bright half.

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

Hasta (13)
Meaning: Hand, fist
Symbol: Palm or fist
Deity: Savitar (Animating, Awakening)
Type: light (kshipra, laghu) — For quick matters: trade, healing, study, travel, purchases and starting a business.
Vimshottari lord: Moon
Shakti: give the obtaining of what you want with your own hands, dexterity

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.

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

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

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).

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.

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

Anandadi: 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.

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 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.

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.

Friday
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Hasta
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

Shukla-triodashi
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

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

Vrishabha
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut

Mithuna
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut

Karka
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut

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

Kanya
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut

Tula
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

Anandadi: 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 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

Chitra
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-chaturdashi
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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

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

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.

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.

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

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

Purnima
sowing seeds, any undertakings

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

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

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

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).

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

Swati
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Purnima
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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

Swati (15)
Meaning: Sword
Symbol: Sword, also sprout or coral
Deity: Waiu (Wind)
Type: movable (chara, chala) — For journeys and moving house, buying vehicles, gardening, quick and temporary changes.
Vimshottari lord: Rahu
Shakti: scatter like air, move, convert

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

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.

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.

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

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

Purnima
sowing seeds, any undertakings

Krishna-pratipat
digging, plowing, planting trees

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

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.

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.

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

Vishakha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-pratipat
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

Krishna-pratipat (1, waning Moon)
Group: Nanda. Deity: Brahma.
The ruler of the first day of the waning moon is Brahma. This time is suitable for all types of ceremonies.

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

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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

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

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

Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra)
An inauspicious combination of tithi and nakshatra (the “empty” nakshatra of a tithi, for example the 6th or 11th tithi with Rohini, the 12th with Ashlesha). Whatever is begun at this time remains without result.

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

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

Anuradha
−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.

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)

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.

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.

Krishna-tritya
any undertakings

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Wednesday
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Jyestha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-tritya
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

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

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.

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)

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.

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

Krishna-tritya
any undertakings

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

Anandadi: 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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Thursday
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Mula
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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.

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

Siddha (21) — “perfected, accomplished”
Especially auspicious: success of undertakings, gaining knowledge and receiving initiations.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

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.

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

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

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

Krishna-panchami
any undertakings

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

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

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.

Purva-Ashadha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-panchami
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

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

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

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.

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

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

Krishna-panchami
any undertakings

Krishna-shashti
plowing the ground

nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha
Planting and sowing are 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: 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.

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.

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.

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.

Uttara-Ashadha
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-shashti
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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

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

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

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

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

nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha
Planting and sowing are allowed.

Krishna-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).

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: 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.

Shravana
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-saptami
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

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

Shukla (24) — “bright, pure”
Auspicious: pure and noble deeds, religious rites, study.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

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

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

Krishna-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: 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.

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.

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.

Raja Panchaka
Began on a Monday: considered relatively favourable for dealings with the authorities, government service and property.
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.

Dhanishtha
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-ashtami
0 — does not affect the haircut rating

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Shatabhisha
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-navami
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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

Krishna-dashami
any undertakings

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

Krishna-ekadashi
plowing, pruning and weeding

Anandadi: 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.

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

Purva-Bhadra
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-dashami
0 — does not affect the haircut rating

Krishna-ekadashi
0 — does not affect the haircut rating

Vaidhriti
The nitya yoga of “discord” is in force for most of the day: worldly undertakings are postponed, and the day suits fasting, prayer and spiritual practice.

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.

Uttara-Bhadra (26)
Meaning: Later blessed (foot, leg)
Symbol: Part of the red bed for legs (foot), twins
Deity: Ahirbudhyana (Serpent of the Deep - Milky Way under the horizon)
Type: fixed (dhruva, sthira) — For what is firm and lasting: laying house foundations, housewarming, planting, weddings, taking office, long-term projects.
Vimshottari lord: Saturn
Shakti: give rain (nourishment and stability)

Vishkambha (1) — “prop, bolt”
Inauspicious: portends obstacles. If a matter cannot be postponed, the first 3 ghatis of the yoga (about 1 h 12 min) are skipped.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

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-ekadashi
plowing, pruning and weeding

Krishna-dvadashi
neutral

Uttara-Bhadra
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-dvadashi
0 — does not affect the haircut rating

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

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

Revati (27)
Meaning: Rich, prosperous
Symbol: Fish (sometimes a couple) or drum
Deity: Pushan (Prosperous)
Type: soft (mridu, maitra) — For arts and music, friendship and love, new clothes and jewellery, weddings and festivals.
Vimshottari lord: Mercury
Shakti: nourish (satiate at the expense of its abundance)

Priti (2) — “love, affection”
Auspicious: friendship, reconciliation, love, matchmaking — anything that requires people’s goodwill.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

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.

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-dvadashi
neutral

Krishna-trayodashi
no pruning or felling

Revati
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-trayodashi
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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

Ashwini (1)
Meaning: Riders or Grooms
Symbol: Horse's Head
Deity: Ashwini Kumara
Type: light (kshipra, laghu) — For quick matters: trade, healing, study, travel, purchases and starting a business.
Vimshottari lord: Ketu
Shakti: quickly achieve anything

Ayushman (3) — “long-lived”
Auspicious: health and healing, long-term matters and anything meant to last a long time.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

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-trayodashi
no pruning or felling

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

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.

Bharani (2)
Meaning: Carrier (porter or loader)
Symbol: Yoni (bosom, source)
Deity: Yama (Dharma-raja)
Type: fierce (ugra, krura) — For destructive and dangerous tasks: demolition, work with fire and weapons, disputes; unsuitable for other auspicious undertakings (the exception is weddings: Magha is among the nakshatras for marriage).
Vimshottari lord: Venus
Shakti: take (take away) something

Saubhagya (4) — “good fortune, marital happiness”
Auspicious: weddings and family matters, anything meant to bring good fortune and well-being.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

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

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.

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

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

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.

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.

Krittika (3)
Meaning: Cutter (chisel) or chopping
Symbol: Sharp tool (axe, razor), flame
Deity: Agni
Type: mixed (mishra, sadharana) — For everyday and routine tasks, work with fire and metal; it is better not to begin important new matters.
Vimshottari lord: Sun
Shakti: burn and ignite others

Shobhana (5) — “splendid, beautiful”
Auspicious: jewellery, celebrations, travel, creative undertakings.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

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

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

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.

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

Shukla-pratipat
digging, plowing, planting trees

nakshatra Rohini
Planting and sowing are allowed.

Krittika
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Rohini
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-pratipat
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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

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

Shukla-pratipat (1, waxing Moon)
Group: Nanda. Deity: Brahma.
The ruler of the first lunar day is Brahma. This time is suitable for all types of ceremonies.

Rohini (4)
Meaning: Red (an epithet of the star Aldebaran)
Symbol: Wagon, rarely: temple, banyan, incense, sandalwood
Deity: Prajapati (Brahma - Creator)
Type: fixed (dhruva, sthira) — For what is firm and lasting: laying house foundations, housewarming, planting, weddings, taking office, long-term projects.
Vimshottari lord: Moon
Shakti: give growth (prosperity, fertility)

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.

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-dvitya
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Sukarma (7) — “good deed”
Auspicious: good and religious deeds, starting work, helping people.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

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

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

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

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

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

Ardra
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-tritya
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

Ardra (6)
Meaning: Tear or body fluid (wet)
Symbol: Tear or drop, rarely: diamond or man's head
Deity: Rudra (Roaring, angry image of Shiva)
Type: sharp (tikshna, daruna) — For drastic actions: surgery, severing ties, taming, exorcism, fighting diseases and enemies; unsuitable for other auspicious undertakings (the exception is weddings: Mula is among the nakshatras for marriage).
Vimshottari lord: Rahu
Shakti: give effort that leads to the achievement of the goal (and also, is able to shed sweat or blood)

Shula (9) — “spear, sharp pain”
Inauspicious: disputes and pain; the first 5 ghatis (about 2 h) are skipped.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

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

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-chaturti
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

Punarvasu (7)
Meaning: Successful, magnificent, two for riches
Symbol: Arrow or quiver of arrows, rarely: rainbow
Deity: Aditi
Type: movable (chara, chala) — For journeys and moving house, buying vehicles, gardening, quick and temporary changes.
Vimshottari lord: Jupiter
Shakti: give the gaining of profit (property, wealth), growth

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

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

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

Pushya
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-panchami
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

Pushya (8)
Meaning: Feeder; feeder of flowers
Symbol: Cow udder, flower (lotus), arrow and circle
Deity: Brhaspati
Type: light (kshipra, laghu) — For quick matters: trade, healing, study, travel, purchases and starting a business.
Vimshottari lord: Saturn
Shakti: give manifestation of spiritual energy, feeding

Vriddhi (11) — “growth, increase”
Auspicious: investments, trade, savings, starting ventures that are meant to grow.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

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-shashti
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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-shashti
plowing the ground

Shukla-saptami
soaking seeds is allowed, farming

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.

Ashlesha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-saptami
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

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-saptami
soaking seeds is allowed, farming

Shukla-ashtami
tillage and sowing are forbidden

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.

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.

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

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

Purva-Phalguni
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-navami
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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.

nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni
Planting and sowing are allowed.

Shukla-dashami
any undertakings

Uttara-Phalguni
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-dashami
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

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

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-Phalguni
Planting and sowing are allowed.

Shukla-dashami
any undertakings

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

Shukla-ekadashi
pruning and weeding

Shukla-ekadashi
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

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

Shukla-dvadashi
neutral

Shukla-dvadashi
0 — does not affect the haircut rating

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.

Shukla-triodashi
no pruning or felling

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

Shukla-triodashi
no pruning or felling

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