Panchanga Calendar

May 2057

SamvatsaraIshvara (11)MonthChaitra → Vaishakha from 4.05RituVasantaAyanaUttarayanaPlace55°45′ N 37°35′ E, UTC+3 changeAyanamsaLahiri

May 2057 falls, in the lunar calendar (amanta), within the months Chaitra (until 3.05), Vaishakha (from 4.05). Major festivals: 6.05 Akshaya Tritiya; 17.05 Narasimha Jayanti; 18.05 Buddha Purnima (Vesak).

Mon

Tue

Wed

Thu

Fri

Sat

Sun

1Rev13Masik Shivaratri

2Rev14

3Ashw30Amavasya

4Bhar1after 10:39

5Krit2after 13:28

6Roh3Akshaya Tritiya

7Mrig4until 15:55

8Ard4

9Pun5after 05:45

10Push6after 09:56

11Ashl7

12Ashl8Masik Durgashtami

13Mag9Sita Navami

14PPh10after 06:56

15UPh11Mohini Ekadashi

16Has12Pradosha

17Swa13Narasimha Jayanti

18Vish15Buddha Purnima

19Anu1until 18:19

20Jye2

21Mul3Sankashti

22PAsh4

23UAsh5

24Shra7after 14:44

25Dhan8Kalashtami

26Shat9

27PBh10

28UBh11Apara Ekadashi

29Rev12after 11:44

30Ashw12Pradosha

31Bhar13Masik Shivaratri

Day ratingBest daysFavourableOrdinaryAvoid new venturesUnfavourable

Markersafter / until HH:MM

Moon5Waxing Moon5Waning Moon15Purnima30Amavasya

Nakshatra typesfixedsoftlightmovablesharpfiercemixed

Icons this month (23)

Shivaratriday of Amavasya (ancestor rites)Chandra DarshanTripushkar YogaAmrita Siddhi YogaAkshaya TritiyaParshuram JayantiVinayaka ChaturthiShankara JayantiSkanda ShashtiGanga SaptamiGuru Pushya YogaGoddess (Durga, Kali)Sita NavamiEkadashiSankrantiPradoshaNarasimha JayantiBuddha Purnimaday of Purnima (full moon fast and puja)Narada JayantiSankashtiKalashtami

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

7.05 Mon — Amrita Siddhi Yoga, Ravi Yoga, Anandadi: Ananda until 15:55
Mrigashirsha (soft): for arts and music, friendship and love, new clothes and jewellery, weddings and festivals.
10.05 Thu — Amrita Siddhi Yoga, Pushya, Anandadi: Shubha after 09:56
Pushya (light): for quick matters: trade, healing, study, travel, purchases and starting a business.
24.05 Thu — Yoga Brahma, Ravi Yoga, Anandadi: Dhwaja after 14:44
Dhanishtha (movable): for journeys and moving house, buying vehicles, gardening, quick and temporary changes.

Festivals

1.05 Tue Masik Shivaratri
3.05 Thu Chaitra Amavasya
4.05 Fri Chandra Darshan
6.05 Sun Akshaya Tritiya
6.05 Sun Parashurama Jayanti
7.05 Mon Vinayaka Chaturthi
9.05 Wed Shankaracharya Jayanti
9.05 Wed Skanda Shashti
10.05 Thu Ganga Saptami
12.05 Sat Masik Durgashtami
13.05 Sun Sita Navami (Janaki Jayanti)
15.05 Tue Mohini Ekadashi
15.05 Tue Vrishabha Sankranti
16.05 Wed Pradosha Vrat
17.05 Thu Narasimha Jayanti
18.05 Fri Buddha Purnima (Vesak)
18.05 Fri Vaishakha Purnima
19.05 Sat Narada Jayanti
21.05 Mon Sankashti Chaturthi (Ekadanta)
25.05 Fri Kalashtami
28.05 Mon Apara Ekadashi (Achala)
29.05 Tue Apara Ekadashi (Achala) — Vaishnava fast
30.05 Wed Pradosha Vrat
31.05 Thu Masik Shivaratri

Special muhurta yogas

3.05 Thu Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:41–08:09
5.05 Sat Tripushkar Yoga 04:37–13:28
5.05 Sat Amrita Siddhi Yoga 13:28–04:35 (06.05)
5.05 Sat Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 13:28–04:35 (06.05)
7.05 Mon Amrita Siddhi Yoga 04:33–19:41
7.05 Mon Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:33–19:41
10.05 Thu Amrita Siddhi Yoga 04:27–04:04 (11.05)
10.05 Thu Guru Pushya Yoga 04:27–04:04 (11.05)
10.05 Thu Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:27–04:04 (11.05)
16.05 Wed Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:15–04:50
18.05 Fri Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 21:29–04:10 (19.05)
20.05 Sun Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 15:46–04:07 (21.05)
27.05 Sun Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 08:30–03:57 (28.05)
29.05 Tue Amrita Siddhi Yoga 11:44–03:55 (30.05)
29.05 Tue Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 11:44–03:55 (30.05)

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

Avoid starting important matters

2.05 Wed — Anandadi: Mrityu, Krishna Chaturdashi, Gandanta (unfavourable day)
3.05 Thu — Amavasya, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
8.05 Tue — Yamaghanta, Rikta tithi, Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) (unfavourable day)
11.05 Fri — Anandadi: Mrityu, many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower), Bhadra on earth (unfavourable day)
15.05 Tue — Sankranti day, Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi), Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
16.05 Wed — Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra), Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi), Anandadi: Kaladanda
17.05 Thu — Vyatipata, Kshaya tithi, Rikta tithi
22.05 Tue — Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra), Rikta tithi, Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi)
23.05 Wed — Kshaya tithi, Anandadi: Mudgara
25.05 Fri — Vaidhriti, Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Panchaka
28.05 Mon — Krakacha Yoga, Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Panchaka
30.05 Wed — Anandadi: Mrityu, Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi), Fierce or sharp nakshatra (unfavourable day)
31.05 Thu — Krishna Chaturdashi, Vishti (Bhadra), Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi)

Sky this month

3.05 New moon (Amavasya) 19:32
15.05 Vrishabha Sankr. 02:23 — the Sun enters Vrishabha (Taurus)
18.05 Full moon (Purnima) 22:02
There are no eclipses this month.

Periods

27.04 13:34 – 2.05 06:02 Chora Panchaka
24.05 19:44 – 29.05 11:44 Dosha-free Panchaka

Samvatsara and month

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

Northern samvatsara: Vikriti. Shaka Samvat 1979, Vikram Samvat 2114, Kali Yuga 5158.

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

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

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

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

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Anandadi: Shubha; cons: Panchaka, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
Month	Chaitra (amanta) · Vaishakha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Ishvara (No. 11) · Shaka 1979 · Vikram 2114 more
Festivals	Masik Shivaratri

At sunrise 04:46

Tithi	13Krishna-trayodashi (Jaya, God of Love) · until 16:30 more
Nakshatra	Revati, pada 1 (soft, Pushan (Prosperous), Mercury) · until 06:02 (02.05) more Gandamula
Yoga	Vishkambha (“prop, bolt”, inauspicious) · until 22:25 more
Karana	Vanija (movable) · until 16:30 more
Vara	Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mesha (Aries), Moon: Mina (Pisces)

Changes during the day

from 16:30	tithi Krishna-chaturdashi
from 16:30	karana Vishti
from 22:25	yoga Priti

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:01
Sunrise	04:46
Noon	12:26
Sunset	20:08
End of twilight	20:53
Moonrise	04:43
Moonset	17:17
Day length	15 h 22 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 16:30

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 (04:46–20:08) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 16:30–20:08: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Krishna-chaturdashi 16:30–20:08: according to the Kalaprakashika, ploughing on Chaturdashi puts the owner’s life in danger.

more — lunar calendar for gardeners

Festivals and periods

Masik Shivaratri · Shiva

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

Rule: nishitha vyapini: midnight, 00:09–00:43 (02.05)
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:46–16:30

Anandadi: Shubha all day

Bhadra on earth: 16:30–05:07 (02.05); Bhadra Mukha 16:30–18:37; Bhadra Puchha 03:54–05:10 (02.05)
Chora Panchaka: 13:34 (27.04)–06:02 (02.05)
Gandanta (nakshatra): 23:33–12:31 (02.05)
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Revati

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:36–04:11
Abhijit Muhurta	11:56–12:58
Vijaya Muhurta	15:01–16:02
Godhuli	20:08–20:25
Pradosha	20:08–21:51
Nishitha	00:09–00:43 (02.05)
Amrita Kalam	03:27–05:10 (02.05)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	16:18–18:13
Yamaganda	08:36–10:32
Gulika Kalam	12:27–14:22
Dur Muhurta	07:50–08:52, 23:34–00:09 (02.05)
Varjyam	17:10–18:53

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 05:19–12:16, 15:17–16:30

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 05:19–12:16, 15:17–16:30
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 05:19–12:16, 15:17–16:30
Bathing, washing hair	average 05:19–12:16, 15:17–20:08

Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Revati; tithi Krishna-trayodashi until 16:30, Krishna-chaturdashi from 16:30; lagna Mesha 04:46, Vrishabha 05:19, Mithuna 06:50, Karka 09:18, Simha 12:16, Kanya 15:17, Tula 18:18

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Revati — increase in property; Tuesday — harm to longevity.

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

Krishna-chaturdashi 16:30–20:08: a Rikta and Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Bhadra on earth 16:30–20:08: no shaving or haircuts during Vishti Karana (according to the Muhurta Chintamani, Bhadra does harm when it is on earth; in heaven and in the netherworld its influence on earth is weak).

Cautions:

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

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) 04:46–16:30+1 Anandadi: Shubha all day+1 Auspicious nakshatra all day−1 Krishna Chaturdashi 16:30–04:43 (02.05)−1 Bhadra on earth 16:30–04:43 (02.05)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−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 04:46

Summary	Unfavourable day — Anandadi: Mrityu, Krishna Chaturdashi
Month	Chaitra (amanta) · Vaishakha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Ishvara (No. 11) · Shaka 1979 · Vikram 2114 more

At sunrise 04:43

Tithi	14Krishna-chaturdashi (Rikta, Kali) · until 17:49 more
Nakshatra	Revati, pada 4 (soft, Pushan (Prosperous), Mercury) · until 06:02 more Gandamula
Yoga	Priti (“love, affection”, auspicious) · until 22:30 more
Karana	Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 05:07 more
Vara	Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mesha (Aries), Moon: Mina (Pisces)

Changes during the day

from 05:07	karana Shakuni
from 06:02	nakshatra Ashwini
from 17:49	tithi Amavasya
from 17:49	karana Chatushpada
from 22:30	yoga Ayushman

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:59
Sunrise	04:43
Noon	12:26
Sunset	20:10
End of twilight	20:55
Moonrise	04:56
Moonset	18:31
Day length	15 h 26 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 06:02	from 17:49

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 (04:43–06:02) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 04:43–05:07: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Shakuni 05:07–17:49: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it (it is suitable for sowing).
Chatushpada 17:49–20:10: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Krishna-chaturdashi 04:43–17:49: according to the Kalaprakashika, ploughing on Chaturdashi puts the owner’s life in danger.

more — lunar calendar for gardeners

Muhurta

Anandadi: Utpata 04:43–06:02 Anandadi: Mrityu 06:02–04:41 (03.05)

Bhadra on earth: 16:30 (01.05)–05:07; Bhadra Mukha 16:30–18:37 (01.05); Bhadra Puchha 03:54–05:10
Chora Panchaka: 13:34 (27.04)–06:02
Gandanta (nakshatra): 23:33 (01.05)–12:31
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Revati

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:35–04:09
Abhijit Muhurta	none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday
Vijaya Muhurta	15:01–16:03
Godhuli	20:10–20:27
Pradosha	20:10–21:52
Nishitha	00:09–00:43 (03.05)
Amrita Kalam	03:27–05:10, 00:19–02:03 (03.05)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	12:27–14:23
Yamaganda	06:39–08:35
Gulika Kalam	10:31–12:27
Dur Muhurta	11:56–12:58
Varjyam	03:48–05:32 (03.05)

Haircut and shaving

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

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

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

Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Revati until 06:02, Ashwini from 06:02; tithi Krishna-chaturdashi until 17:49, Amavasya from 17:49; lagna Mesha 04:43, Vrishabha 05:15, Mithuna 06:46, Karka 09:14, Simha 12:13, Kanya 15:13, Tula 18:14

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Revati (until 06:02) — increase in property; Ashwini (from 06:02) — joy; Wednesday — favour of the authorities.

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

Krishna-chaturdashi 04:43–17:49: a Rikta and Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Amavasya 17:49–20:10: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Bhadra on earth 04:43–05:07: no shaving or haircuts during Vishti Karana (according to the Muhurta Chintamani, Bhadra does harm when it is on earth; in heaven and in the netherworld its influence on earth is weak).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Unfavourable day · score S = −4

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

Strict prohibition: Anandadi: Mrityu

Avoid starting important matters: Krishna Chaturdashi

+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:43–06:02+1 Yoga Priti 04:43–22:30+1 Auspicious weekday0 Panchaka 04:43–06:020 Bhadra on earth 04:43–05:07−1 Gandanta 04:43–12:31−3 Anandadi: Mrityu 06:02–04:41 (03.05)−3 Krishna Chaturdashi 04:43–17:49

Panchanga at sunrise 04:43

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Amavasya, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
Month	Chaitra (amanta) · Vaishakha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Ishvara (No. 11) · Shaka 1979 · Vikram 2114 more
Festivals	Chaitra Amavasya

At sunrise 04:41

Tithi	30Amavasya (Purna, Pitris (ancestors)) · until 19:32 more
Nakshatra	Ashwini, pada 4 (light, Ashwini Kumara, Ketu) · until 08:09 more Gandamula
Yoga	Ayushman (“long-lived”, auspicious) · until 22:54 more
Karana	Chatushpada (fixed, inauspicious) · until 06:38 more
Vara	Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mesha (Aries), Moon: Mesha (Aries)

Changes during the day

from 06:38	karana Naga
from 08:09	nakshatra Bharani
from 19:32	tithi Shukla-pratipat
from 19:32	karana Kimstughna
from 22:54	yoga Saubhagya

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:56
Sunrise	04:41
Noon	12:26
Sunset	20:12
End of twilight	20:57
Moonrise	05:09
Moonset	19:45
Day length	15 h 31 min

Sky

New moon (Amavasya)	19:32

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 08:09	from 19:32

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, Bharani (08:09–20:12) is good for root crops.
Chatushpada 04:41–06:38: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Naga 06:38–19:32: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Kimstughna 19:32–20:12: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

more — lunar calendar for gardeners

Festivals and periods

Chaitra Amavasya · Pitris (ancestors)

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

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 17:49 (02.05)–19:32
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Muhurta

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:41–08:09

Anandadi: Manasa 04:41–08:09 Anandadi: Padma 08:09–04:39 (04.05)

Gandanta (tithi): 19:06–19:58
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Ashwini

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:33–04:07
Abhijit Muhurta	11:56–12:58
Vijaya Muhurta	15:02–16:04
Godhuli	20:12–20:29
Pradosha	20:12–21:54
Nishitha	00:09–00:43 (04.05)
Amrita Kalam	none on this day

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	14:23–16:19
Yamaganda	04:41–06:38
Gulika Kalam	08:34–10:30
Dur Muhurta	09:52–10:54, 16:04–17:06
Varjyam	03:48–05:32, 18:45–20:31

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 19:32–20:12

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 19:32–20:12
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 19:32–20:12
Bathing, washing hair	average 04:41–12:09, 15:09–20:12

Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Ashwini until 08:09, Bharani from 08:09; tithi Amavasya until 19:32, Shukla-pratipat from 19:32; lagna Mesha 04:41, Vrishabha 05:11, Mithuna 06:43, Karka 09:10, Simha 12:09, Kanya 15:09, Tula 18:10

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Ashwini (until 08:09) — joy; Bharani (from 08:09) — facing death (dangers); Thursday — success.

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

Amavasya 04:41–19:32: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = +3

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: Amavasya

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:41–08:09+1 Anandadi: Manasa 04:41–08:09+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:41–08:09+1 Yoga Ayushman 04:41–22:54+1 Auspicious weekday−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 08:09–04:39 (04.05)−3 Amavasya 04:41–19:32

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	Favourable day — Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Anandadi: Chhatra; auspicious time — after 10:39
Month	Vaishakha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Ishvara (No. 11) · Shaka 1979 · Vikram 2114 more
Festivals	Chandra Darshan

At sunrise 04:39

Tithi	1Shukla-pratipat (Nanda, Brahma) · until 21:37 more
Nakshatra	Bharani, pada 4 (fierce, Yama (Dharma-raja), Venus) · until 10:39 more
Yoga	Saubhagya (“good fortune, marital happiness”, auspicious) · until 23:35 more
Karana	Kimstughna (fixed) · until 08:32 more
Vara	Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mesha (Aries), Moon: Mesha (Aries)

Changes during the day

from 08:32	karana Bava
from 10:39	nakshatra Krittika
from 21:37	tithi Shukla-dvitya
from 21:37	karana Balava
from 23:35	yoga Shobhana

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:54
Sunrise	04:39
Noon	12:26
Sunset	20:14
End of twilight	21:00
Moonrise	05:24
Moonset	20:57
Day length	15 h 35 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 10:39

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Bharani (04:39–10:39) is good for root crops.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Krittika (10:39–20:14) is good for root crops.
Kimstughna 04:39–08:32: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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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, 20:14–20:57
Crescent Moon above the horizon after sunset: 20:14–20:57

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:39–21:37

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 21:37–04:37 (05.05)

Anandadi: Chhatra 10:39–04:37 (05.05) Anandadi: Mudgara 04:39–10:39

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:31–04:05
Abhijit Muhurta	11:55–12:58
Vijaya Muhurta	15:02–16:05
Godhuli	20:14–20:31
Pradosha	20:14–21:55
Nishitha	00:09–00:42 (05.05)
Amrita Kalam	05:21–07:07

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	10:30–12:27
Yamaganda	16:20–18:17
Gulika Kalam	06:36–08:33
Dur Muhurta	07:46–08:48, 12:58–14:00
Varjyam	00:03–01:50 (05.05)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 05:08–12:05, 15:06–20:14

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 05:08–12:05, 15:06–20:14
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 05:08–12:05, 15:06–20:14
Bathing, washing hair	average 05:08–12:05, 15:06–20:14

Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Bharani until 10:39, Krittika from 10:39; tithi Shukla-pratipat; lagna Mesha 04:39, Vrishabha 05:08, Mithuna 06:39, Karka 09:06, Simha 12:05, Kanya 15:06, Tula 18:06

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Bharani (until 10:39) — facing death (dangers); Krittika (from 10:39) — consumption (a wasting disease); Friday — universal respect.

Cautions:

The Muhurta Chintamani warns: whoever shaves in Krittika nakshatra 6 times a year puts their life in danger — frequent haircuts in this nakshatra are best avoided.
Friday: B. V. Raman advises against cutting nails (the rating above is the site’s summary, which uses the same weekdays for nails as for haircuts, so Friday counts as auspicious).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Favourable day · score S = +3

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

Auspicious time begins after 10:39

+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:39–21:37+1 Anandadi: Chhatra 10:39–04:37 (05.05)+1 Yoga Saubhagya 04:39–23:35+1 Auspicious weekday−1 Anandadi: Mudgara 04:39–10:39−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 04:39–10:39

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

Panchanga at sunrise 04:39

Summary	Favourable day — Amrita Siddhi Yoga, Anandadi: Dhwaja; auspicious time — after 13:28
Month	Vaishakha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Ishvara (No. 11) · Shaka 1979 · Vikram 2114 more

At sunrise 04:37

Tithi	2Shukla-dvitya (Bhadra, Vidhatr) · until 00:00 (06.05) more
Nakshatra	Krittika, pada 3 (mixed, Agni, Sun) · until 13:28 more
Yoga	Shobhana (“splendid, beautiful”, auspicious) · until 00:29 (06.05) more
Karana	Balava (movable) · until 10:46 more
Vara	Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mesha (Aries), Moon: Vrishabha (Taurus)

Changes during the day

from 10:46	karana Kaulava
from 13:28	nakshatra Rohini
from 00:00 (06.05)	tithi Shukla-tritya
from 00:00 (06.05)	karana Taitila
from 00:29 (06.05)	yoga Atiganda

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:51
Sunrise	04:37
Noon	12:26
Sunset	20:16
End of twilight	21:02
Moonrise	05:42
Moonset	22:08
Day length	15 h 39 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 13:28

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Krittika (04:37–13:28) is good for root crops.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Rohini (13:28–20:16) is good for sowing.

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Muhurta

Tripushkar Yoga 04:37–13:28 Amrita Siddhi Yoga 13:28–04:35 (06.05) Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 13:28–04:35 (06.05)

Anandadi: Dhwaja 04:37–13:28 Anandadi: Shrivatsa 13:28–04:35 (06.05)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:30–04:03
Abhijit Muhurta	11:55–12:58
Vijaya Muhurta	15:03–16:06
Godhuli	20:16–20:33
Pradosha	20:16–21:56
Nishitha	00:09–00:42 (06.05)
Amrita Kalam	10:47–12:34

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	08:32–10:29
Yamaganda	14:24–16:21
Gulika Kalam	04:37–06:34
Dur Muhurta	04:37–05:40, 05:40–06:42
Varjyam	none on this day

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 05:04–12:01, 13:28–20:16

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 05:04–12:01, 13:28–20:16
Cutting fingernails	average 05:04–12:01, 13:28–20:16
Cutting toenails	average 15:02–20:16
Bathing, washing hair	average 05:04–12:01, 13:28–20:16

Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Krittika until 13:28, Rohini from 13:28; tithi Shukla-dvitya; lagna Mesha 04:37, Vrishabha 05:04, Mithuna 06:35, Karka 09:02, Simha 12:01, Kanya 15:02, Tula 18:02

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Krittika (until 13:28) — consumption (a wasting disease); Rohini (from 13:28) — destruction of all misfortunes; Saturday — decline of physical strength.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Favourable day · score S = +4

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

Auspicious time begins after 13:28

+2 Amrita Siddhi Yoga 13:28–04:35 (06.05)+1 Anandadi: Dhwaja 04:37–13:28+1 Yoga Shobhana 04:37–00:29 (06.05)+1 Auspicious tithi 04:37–00:00 (06.05)0 Auspicious nakshatra 13:28–04:35 (06.05)0 Tripushkar Yoga 04:37–13:28−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)

Panchanga at sunrise 04:37

Summary	Favourable day — Swayam Siddha Muhurta, Anandadi: Prajapati
Month	Vaishakha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Ishvara (No. 11) · Shaka 1979 · Vikram 2114 more
Festivals	Akshaya Tritiya · Parashurama Jayanti

At sunrise 04:35

Tithi	3Shukla-tritya (Jaya, Vishnu) · until 02:35 (07.05) more
Nakshatra	Rohini, pada 3 (fixed, Prajapati (Brahma - Creator), Moon) · until 16:31 more
Yoga	Atiganda (“great danger”, inauspicious) · until 01:33 (07.05) more
Karana	Taitila (movable) · until 13:16 more
Vara	Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mesha (Aries), Moon: Vrishabha (Taurus)

Changes during the day

from 13:16	karana Gara
from 16:31	nakshatra Mrigashirsha
from 01:33 (07.05)	yoga Sukarma
from 02:35 (07.05)	tithi Shukla-chaturti
from 02:35 (07.05)	karana Vanija

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:49
Sunrise	04:35
Noon	12:26
Sunset	20:18
End of twilight	21:04
Moonrise	06:06
Moonset	23:16
Day length	15 h 43 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 16:31

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Rohini (04:35–16:31) is good for sowing.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Mrigashirsha (16:31–20:18) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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Festivals and periods

Akshaya Tritiya · Lakshmi

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

Rule: purvahna vyapini: before noon, 04:35–12:26
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Parashurama Jayanti · Parashurama

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

Rule: pradosha vyapini: 3 muhurtas after sunset, 20:18–21:57
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 16:31–04:33 (07.05)

Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 02:35–04:33 (07.05)

Anandadi: Prajapati 04:35–16:31 Anandadi: Saumya 16:31–04:33 (07.05)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:28–04:02
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 (07.05)
Amrita Kalam	12:55–14:43

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	18:20–20:18
Yamaganda	12:26–14:24
Gulika Kalam	16:22–18:20
Dur Muhurta	18:12–19:15
Varjyam	07:30–09:18, 22:51–00:40 (07.05)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average throughout the daytime

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

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

Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Rohini until 16:31, Mrigashirsha from 16:31; tithi Shukla-tritya; lagna Mesha 04:35, Vrishabha 05:00, Mithuna 06:31, Karka 08:58, Simha 11:57, Kanya 14:58, Tula 17:58

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

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Favourable day · score S = +3

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

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

+1 Anandadi: Prajapati 04:35–16:31+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:35–16:31+1 Auspicious tithi 04:35–02:35 (07.05)0 Ravi Yoga 16:31–04:33 (07.05)0 Swayam Siddha Muhurta

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

Panchanga at sunrise 04:35

Summary	Best day — Amrita Siddhi Yoga, Ravi Yoga; auspicious time — until 15:55
Month	Vaishakha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Ishvara (No. 11) · Shaka 1979 · Vikram 2114 more
Festivals	Vinayaka Chaturthi

At sunrise 04:33

Tithi	4Shukla-chaturti (Rikta, Yama) · until 05:14 (08.05) more the tithi will also last until tomorrow’s sunrise (tryahasparsha)
Nakshatra	Mrigashirsha, pada 2 (soft, Soma (Chandra, Moon), Mars) · until 19:41 more
Yoga	Sukarma (“good deed”, auspicious) · until 02:39 (08.05) more
Karana	Vanija (movable) · until 15:55 more
Vara	Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mesha (Aries), Moon: Vrishabha (Taurus)

Changes during the day

from 15:55	karana Vishti
from 19:41	nakshatra Ardra
from 02:39 (08.05)	yoga Dhriti

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:46
Sunrise	04:33
Noon	12:26
Sunset	20:20
End of twilight	21:07
Moonrise	06:36
Moonset	none
Day length	15 h 47 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 19:41

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Mrigashirsha (04:33–19:41) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 15:55–20:20: 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), 10:52–14:01
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Muhurta

Amrita Siddhi Yoga 04:33–19:41 Ravi Yoga 04:33–19:41 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:33–19:41

Anandadi: Ananda 04:33–19:41 Anandadi: Kaladanda 19:41–04:31 (08.05)

Bhadra in heaven: 15:55–05:14 (08.05); Bhadra Mukha 15:55–18:08; Bhadra Puchha 03:54–05:14 (08.05)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:27–04:00
Abhijit Muhurta	11:55–12:58
Vijaya Muhurta	15:04–16:07
Godhuli	20:20–20:36
Pradosha	20:20–21:58
Nishitha	00:09–00:42 (08.05)
Amrita Kalam	09:44–11:32

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	06:31–08:30
Yamaganda	10:28–12:26
Gulika Kalam	14:25–16:23
Dur Muhurta	12:58–14:01, 16:07–17:11
Varjyam	none on this day

Haircut and shaving

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

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

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

Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Mrigashirsha until 19:41, Ardra from 19:41; tithi Shukla-chaturti; lagna Mesha 04:33, Vrishabha 04:56, Mithuna 06:27, Karka 08:54, Simha 11:53, Kanya 14:54, Tula 17:54

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Mrigashirsha (until 19:41) — abundance (well-being, prosperity); Ardra (from 19:41) — sadness; Monday — clear, bright complexion.

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

Shukla-chaturti 04:33–20:20: 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

Best day · score S = +5

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

Auspicious time ends by 15:55

+4 Amrita Siddhi Yoga 04:33–19:41+2 Ravi Yoga 04:33–19:41+1 Anandadi: Ananda 04:33–19:41+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:33–19:41+1 Yoga Sukarma 04:33–02:39 (08.05)+1 Auspicious weekday0 Anandadi: Kaladanda 19:41–04:31 (08.05)0 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 19:41–04:31 (08.05)−1 Vishti (Bhadra) 15:55–04:31 (08.05)−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 04:33

Summary	Unfavourable day — Yamaghanta, Rikta tithi
Month	Vaishakha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Ishvara (No. 11) · Shaka 1979 · Vikram 2114 more

At sunrise 04:31

Tithi	4Shukla-chaturti (Rikta, Yama) · until 05:14 more vriddhi: the same tithi also prevailed at yesterday’s sunrise
Nakshatra	Ardra, pada 2 (sharp, Rudra (Roaring, angry image of Shiva), Rahu) · until 22:48 more
Yoga	Dhriti (“steadfastness, firmness”, auspicious) · until 03:41 (09.05) more
Karana	Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 05:14 more
Vara	Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mesha (Aries), Moon: Mithuna (Gemini)

Changes during the day

from 05:14	tithi Shukla-panchami
from 05:14	karana Bava
from 18:31	karana Balava
from 22:48	nakshatra Punarvasu
from 03:41 (09.05)	yoga Shula

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:44
Sunrise	04:31
Noon	12:26
Sunset	20:22
End of twilight	21:09
Moonrise	07:16
Moonset	00:16
Day length	15 h 51 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 05:14

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

Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 04:31–05:14: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 22:48–04:29 (09.05)

Yamaghanta 04:31–22:48 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:14–04:29 (09.05)

Anandadi: Chara 04:31–22:48 Anandadi: Sthira 22:48–04:29 (09.05)

Bhadra in heaven: 15:55 (07.05)–05:14; Bhadra Mukha 15:55–18:08 (07.05); Bhadra Puchha 03:54–05:14

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:25–03:58
Abhijit Muhurta	11:55–12:58
Vijaya Muhurta	15:05–16:08
Godhuli	20:22–20:38
Pradosha	20:22–21:59
Nishitha	00:09–00:42 (09.05)
Amrita Kalam	11:31–13:19

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	16:24–18:23
Yamaganda	08:28–10:27
Gulika Kalam	12:26–14:25
Dur Muhurta	07:41–08:44, 23:37–00:09 (09.05)
Varjyam	05:11–06:59

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 05:14–11:49, 14:50–20:22

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 05:14–11:49, 14:50–20:22
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 05:14–11:49, 14:50–20:22
Bathing, washing hair	average 04:52–20:22

Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Ardra; tithi Shukla-chaturti until 05:14, Shukla-panchami from 05:14; lagna Mesha 04:31, Vrishabha 04:52, Mithuna 06:23, Karka 08:50, Simha 11:49, Kanya 14:50, Tula 17:50

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Ardra — sadness; Tuesday — harm to longevity.

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

Shukla-chaturti 04:31–05:14: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Unfavourable day · score S = −6

Strict prohibition: Yamaghanta

+1 Anandadi: Chara 04:31–22:48+1 Yoga Dhriti 04:31–03:41 (09.05)+1 Auspicious tithi 05:14–04:29 (09.05)0 Vishti (Bhadra) 04:31–05:14−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 04:31–22:48−2 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:14–04:29 (09.05)−2 Rikta tithi 04:31–05:14−3 Yamaghanta 04:31–22:48

Panchanga at sunrise 04:31

Summary	Favourable day — Ravi Yoga, Auspicious nakshatra; auspicious time — after 05:45; auspicious time — until 07:45
Month	Vaishakha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Ishvara (No. 11) · Shaka 1979 · Vikram 2114 more
Festivals	Shankaracharya Jayanti · Skanda Shashti

At sunrise 04:29

Tithi	5Shukla-panchami (Purna, Soma) · until 07:45 more
Nakshatra	Punarvasu, pada 1 (movable, Aditi, Jupiter) · until 01:40 (10.05) more
Yoga	Shula (“spear, sharp pain”, inauspicious) · until 04:29 (10.05) more
Karana	Balava (movable) · until 07:45 more
Vara	Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mesha (Aries), Moon: Mithuna (Gemini)

Changes during the day

from 07:45	tithi Shukla-shashti
from 07:45	karana Kaulava
from 20:54	karana Taitila
from 01:40 (10.05)	nakshatra Pushya

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:42
Sunrise	04:29
Noon	12:26
Sunset	20:24
End of twilight	21:11
Moonrise	08:06
Moonset	01:08
Day length	15 h 55 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 07:45

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Punarvasu (04:29–20:24) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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Festivals and periods

Shankaracharya Jayanti · Adi Shankaracharya

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

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 05:14 (08.05)–07:45
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Skanda Shashti · Skanda (Murugan, Kartikeya)

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

Rule: the tithi begins between sunrise and sunset, 07:45–04:27 (10.05)
the tithi begins between sunrise and sunset

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 04:29–01:40 (10.05)

Anandadi: Matanga 01:40–04:27 (10.05) Anandadi: Gada 04:29–01:40 (10.05)

Gandanta (tithi): 07:19–08:11

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:24–03:56
Abhijit Muhurta	none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday
Vijaya Muhurta	15:06–16:09
Godhuli	20:24–20:40
Pradosha	20:24–22:01
Nishitha	00:09–00:41 (10.05)
Amrita Kalam	22:59–00:46 (10.05)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	12:26–14:26
Yamaganda	06:28–08:27
Gulika Kalam	10:27–12:26
Dur Muhurta	11:54–12:58
Varjyam	12:14–14:02

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 04:48–07:45

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

Cutting hair, shaving	good 04:48–07:45
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	good 04:48–07:45
Bathing, washing hair	good 04:48–07:45

Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Punarvasu; tithi Shukla-panchami until 07:45, Shukla-shashti from 07:45; lagna Mesha 04:29, Vrishabha 04:48, Mithuna 06:19, Karka 08:46, Simha 11:45, Kanya 14:46, Tula 17:46

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Punarvasu — strength of spirit (bravery, resilience); Wednesday — favour of the authorities.

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Favourable day · score S = +3

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

Auspicious time begins after 05:45

Auspicious time ends by 07:45

+2 Ravi Yoga 04:29–01:40 (10.05)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:29–01:40 (10.05)+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 04:29–07:450 Yoga Shula 04:29–05:45−1 Surya Dagdha tithi 07:45–04:27 (10.05)−1 Anandadi: Gada 04:29–01:40 (10.05)

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

Panchanga at sunrise 04:29

Summary	Best day — Amrita Siddhi Yoga, Pushya; auspicious time — after 09:56
Month	Vaishakha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Ishvara (No. 11) · Shaka 1979 · Vikram 2114 more
Festivals	Ganga Saptami

At sunrise 04:27

Tithi	6Shukla-shashti (Nanda, Kartikeya) · until 09:56 more
Nakshatra	Pushya, pada 1 (light, Brhaspati, Saturn) · until 04:04 (11.05) more
Yoga	Shula (“spear, sharp pain”, inauspicious) · until 04:29 more
Karana	Taitila (movable) · until 09:56 more
Vara	Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mesha (Aries), Moon: Karka (Cancer)

Changes during the day

from 04:29	yoga Ganda
from 09:56	tithi Shukla-saptami
from 09:56	karana Gara
from 22:49	karana Vanija
from 04:04 (11.05)	nakshatra Ashlesha

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:39
Sunrise	04:27
Noon	12:26
Sunset	20:26
End of twilight	21:14
Moonrise	09:08
Moonset	01:49
Day length	15 h 59 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 09:56

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Pushya (04:27–20:26) is good for sowing.

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Festivals and periods

Ganga Saptami · Ganga

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

Rule: madhyahna vyapini: midday (the 3rd fifth of the daytime), 10:50–14:02
the tithi covers the decisive time on both days — the day with greater coverage is chosen

Muhurta

Amrita Siddhi Yoga 04:27–04:04 (11.05) Guru Pushya Yoga 04:27–04:04 (11.05) Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:27–04:04 (11.05)

Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:27–09:56

Anandadi: Shubha 04:27–04:04 (11.05) Anandadi: Amrita 04:04–04:25 (11.05)

Surya Dagdha tithi: Shukla-shashti

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 (11.05)
Amrita Kalam	21:02–22:47

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	14:26–16:26
Yamaganda	04:27–06:27
Gulika Kalam	08:26–10:26
Dur Muhurta	09:46–10:50, 16:10–17:14
Varjyam	10:28–12:14

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 09:56–11:41, 14:42–20:26

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

Cutting hair, shaving	good 09:56–11:41, 14:42–20:26
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	good 09:56–11:41, 14:42–20:26
Bathing, washing hair	good 09:56–11:41, 14:42–20:26

Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Pushya; tithi Shukla-shashti until 09:56, Shukla-saptami from 09:56; lagna Mesha 04:27, Vrishabha 04:44, Mithuna 06:15, Karka 08:43, Simha 11:41, Kanya 14:42, Tula 17:42

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

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 begins after 09:56

+4 Amrita Siddhi Yoga 04:27–04:04 (11.05)+2 Pushya 04:27–04:04 (11.05)+1 Anandadi: Shubha 04:27–04:04 (11.05)+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 09:56–04:25 (11.05)0 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:27–09:56 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Yoga Ganda 04:29–06:56−1 Surya Dagdha tithi 04:27–09:56

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

Panchanga at sunrise 04:27

Summary	Unfavourable day — Anandadi: Mrityu, many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower)
Month	Vaishakha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Ishvara (No. 11) · Shaka 1979 · Vikram 2114 more

At sunrise 04:25

Tithi	7Shukla-saptami (Bhadra, Indra) · until 11:33 more
Nakshatra	Ashlesha, pada 1 (sharp, Naga - the lord of snakes (Sharpa), Mercury) · until 05:49 (12.05) more Gandamula
Yoga	Ganda (“danger, knot”, inauspicious) · until 04:54 more
Karana	Vanija (movable) · until 11:33 more
Vara	Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mesha (Aries), Moon: Karka (Cancer)

Changes during the day

from 04:54	yoga Vriddhi
from 11:33	tithi Shukla-ashtami
from 11:33	karana Vishti
from 00:07 (12.05)	karana Bava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:37
Sunrise	04:25
Noon	12:26
Sunset	20:28
End of twilight	21:16
Moonrise	10:17
Moonset	02:20
Day length	16 h 03 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 11:33

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:

Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 11:33–20:28: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Muhurta

Krakacha Yoga 04:25–11:33 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:25–11:33 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 11:33–04:23 (12.05)

Anandadi: Mrityu all day

Bhadra on earth: 11:33–00:07 (12.05); Bhadra Puchha 13:26–14:40; Bhadra Mukha 14:40–16:45
Gandanta (nakshatra): 23:27–12:08 (12.05)
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Ashlesha

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:21–03:53
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 (12.05)
Amrita Kalam	04:06–05:49 (12.05)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	10:26–12:26
Yamaganda	16:27–18:27
Gulika Kalam	06:25–08:25
Dur Muhurta	07:37–08:42, 12:58–14:03
Varjyam	17:48–19:31

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 04:25–11:33

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 04:25–11:33
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 04:25–11:33
Bathing, washing hair	average 04:25–11:37, 14:38–20:28

Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Ashlesha; tithi Shukla-saptami until 11:33, Shukla-ashtami from 11:33; lagna Mesha 04:25, Vrishabha 04:40, Mithuna 06:11, Karka 08:39, Simha 11:37, Kanya 14:38, Tula 17:38

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Ashlesha — physical affliction (suffering); Friday — universal respect.

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

Shukla-ashtami 11:33–20:28: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Bhadra on earth 11:33–20:28: 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:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Unfavourable day · score S = −12

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

Avoid starting important matters: Bhadra on earth

+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 04:25–11:33+1 Yoga Vriddhi 04:54–04:23 (12.05)−1 Ashtami 11:33–04:23 (12.05)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra all day−2 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 11:33–04:23 (12.05)−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:25–11:33−3 Anandadi: Mrityu all day−3 Krakacha Yoga 04:25–11:33−3 Bhadra on earth 11:33–00:07 (12.05)

Panchanga at sunrise 04:25

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Anandadi: Padma, Yoga Vriddhi; cons: Fierce or sharp nakshatra, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
Month	Vaishakha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Ishvara (No. 11) · Shaka 1979 · Vikram 2114 more
Festivals	Masik Durgashtami

At sunrise 04:23

Tithi	8Shukla-ashtami (Jaya, Vasus) · until 12:28 more
Nakshatra	Ashlesha, pada 4 (sharp, Naga - the lord of snakes (Sharpa), Mercury) · until 05:49 more Gandamula
Yoga	Vriddhi (“growth, increase”, auspicious) · until 04:48 more
Karana	Bava (movable) · until 12:28 more
Vara	Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mesha (Aries), Moon: Karka (Cancer)

Changes during the day

from 04:48	yoga Dhruva
from 05:49	nakshatra Magha
from 12:28	tithi Shukla-navami
from 12:28	karana Balava
from 00:37 (13.05)	karana Kaulava
from 04:05 (13.05)	yoga Vyaghata

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:35
Sunrise	04:23
Noon	12:26
Sunset	20:30
End of twilight	21:18
Moonrise	11:32
Moonset	02:45
Day length	16 h 06 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 05:49	from 12:28

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Magha (05:49–20:30) is good for sowing, 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 11:33 (11.05)–12:28
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 12:28–04:21 (13.05)

Anandadi: Manasa 04:23–05:49 Anandadi: Padma 05:49–04:21 (13.05)

Gandanta (nakshatra): 23:27 (11.05)–12:08
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Ashlesha

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:19–03:51
Abhijit Muhurta	11:54–12:58
Vijaya Muhurta	15:07–16:12
Godhuli	20:30–20:45
Pradosha	20:30–22:04
Nishitha	00:10–00:41 (13.05)
Amrita Kalam	04:06–05:49, 04:18–05:58 (13.05)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	08:24–10:25
Yamaganda	14:27–16:28
Gulika Kalam	04:23–06:24
Dur Muhurta	04:23–05:27, 05:27–06:32
Varjyam	18:18–19:58

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	bad throughout the daytime

Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Ashlesha until 05:49, Magha from 05:49; tithi Shukla-ashtami until 12:28, Shukla-navami from 12:28; lagna Mesha 04:23, Vrishabha 04:36, Mithuna 06:07, Karka 08:35, Simha 11:33, Kanya 14:34, Tula 17:34

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Ashlesha (until 05:49) — physical affliction (suffering); Magha (from 05:49) — loss of property; Saturday — decline of physical strength.

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

Shukla-ashtami 04:23–12:28: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Shukla-navami 12:28–20:30: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = −1

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

+1 Anandadi: Padma 05:49–04:21 (13.05)+1 Yoga Vriddhi 04:23–04:48+1 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 12:28–04:21 (13.05)−1 Ashtami 04:23–12:28−1 Gandanta 04:23–12:08−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 04:23–05:49

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

Panchanga at sunrise 04:23

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Ravi Yoga, Anandadi: Chhatra; cons: Rikta tithi, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
Month	Vaishakha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Ishvara (No. 11) · Shaka 1979 · Vikram 2114 more
Festivals	Sita Navami (Janaki Jayanti)

At sunrise 04:21

Tithi	9Shukla-navami (Rikta, Serpent (Naga)) · until 12:34 more
Nakshatra	Magha, pada 4 (fierce, Pitris or Pitars - ancestors of the clan, forefathers, Ketu) · until 06:47 more Gandamula
Yoga	Vyaghata (“crushing blow”, inauspicious) · until 02:41 (14.05) more
Karana	Kaulava (movable) · until 12:34 more
Vara	Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mesha (Aries), Moon: Simha (Leo)

Changes during the day

from 06:47	nakshatra Purva-Phalguni
from 12:34	tithi Shukla-dashami
from 12:34	karana Taitila
from 00:17 (14.05)	karana Gara
from 02:41 (14.05)	yoga Harshana

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:32
Sunrise	04:21
Noon	12:26
Sunset	20:32
End of twilight	21:21
Moonrise	12:51
Moonset	03:04
Day length	16 h 10 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 06:47	from 12:34

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Magha (04:21–06:47) is good for sowing, for root crops.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Phalguni (06:47–20:32) is good for root crops.

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Festivals and periods

Sita Navami (Janaki Jayanti) · Sita

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

Rule: madhyahna vyapini: midday (the 3rd fifth of the daytime), 10:49–12:34
the tithi covers the decisive time on both days — the second is chosen by rule

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 06:47–04:19 (14.05)

Yamaghanta 04:21–06:47

Anandadi: Chhatra 06:47–04:19 (14.05) Anandadi: Mudgara 04:21–06:47

Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Magha

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 (14.05)
Amrita Kalam	04:18–05:58, 00:30–02:06 (14.05)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	18:30–20:32
Yamaganda	12:26–14:28
Gulika Kalam	16:29–18:30
Dur Muhurta	18:22–19:27
Varjyam	14:50–16:27

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 14:30–20:32

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 14:30–20:32
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 14:30–20:32
Bathing, washing hair	average 14:30–20:32

Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Magha until 06:47, Purva-Phalguni from 06:47; tithi Shukla-navami until 12:34, Shukla-dashami from 12:34; lagna Mesha 04:21, Vrishabha 04:32, Mithuna 06:03, Karka 08:31, Simha 11:29, Kanya 14:30, Tula 17:30

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Magha (until 06:47) — loss of property; Purva-Phalguni (from 06:47) — ill health; Sunday — physical well-being.

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

Shukla-navami 04:21–12:34: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = 0

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

+2 Ravi Yoga 06:47–04:19 (14.05)+1 Anandadi: Chhatra 06:47–04:19 (14.05)0 Auspicious tithi 12:34–04:19 (14.05)0 Anandadi: Mudgara 04:21–06:470 Yoga Vyaghata 04:21–07:280 Yamaghanta 04:21–06:47−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 04:21–06:47−2 Rikta tithi 04:21–12:34

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

Panchanga at sunrise 04:21

Summary	Favourable day — Ravi Yoga, Anandadi: Shrivatsa; auspicious time — after 06:56; auspicious time — until 11:48
Month	Vaishakha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Ishvara (No. 11) · Shaka 1979 · Vikram 2114 more

At sunrise 04:19

Tithi	10Shukla-dashami (Purna, Dharma) · until 11:48 more
Nakshatra	Purva-Phalguni, pada 4 (fierce, Bhaga (Share, Distributor) - god of wealth and family, Venus) · until 06:56 more
Yoga	Harshana (“delighting”, auspicious) · until 00:37 (15.05) more
Karana	Gara (movable) · until 11:48 more
Vara	Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mesha (Aries), Moon: Simha (Leo)

Changes during the day

from 06:56	nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni
from 11:48	tithi Shukla-ekadashi
from 11:48	karana Vanija
from 23:07	karana Vishti
from 00:37 (15.05)	yoga Vajra

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:30
Sunrise	04:19
Noon	12:26
Sunset	20:33
End of twilight	21:23
Moonrise	14:12
Moonset	03:21
Day length	16 h 14 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 06:56	from 11:48

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Phalguni (04:19–06:56) is good for root crops.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Phalguni (06:56–20:33) is good for sowing.

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Muhurta

Ravi Yoga all day

Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 11:48–04:17 (15.05) Krakacha Yoga 11:48–04:17 (15.05)

Anandadi: Dhwaja 04:19–06:56 Anandadi: Shrivatsa 06:56–04:17 (15.05)

Bhadra in the netherworld: 23:07–10:13 (15.05); Bhadra Puchha 03:30–04:37 (15.05); Bhadra Mukha 04:37–06:29 (15.05)
Gandanta (tithi): 11:25–12:11

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:17–03:48
Abhijit Muhurta	11:54–12:59
Vijaya Muhurta	15:09–16:14
Godhuli	20:33–20:49
Pradosha	20:33–22:06
Nishitha	00:10–00:41 (15.05)
Amrita Kalam	23:15–00:49 (15.05)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	06:21–08:23
Yamaganda	10:24–12:26
Gulika Kalam	14:28–16:30
Dur Muhurta	12:59–14:04, 16:14–17:19
Varjyam	13:56–15:29

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 06:56–11:25, 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 06:56–11:25, 14:26–20:27
Cutting fingernails	good 06:56–11:25
Cutting toenails	good 06:56–11:25, 14:26–20:27
Bathing, washing hair	good 06:56–11:25, 14:26–20:33

Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Purva-Phalguni until 06:56, Uttara-Phalguni from 06:56; tithi Shukla-dashami until 11:48, Shukla-ekadashi from 11:48; lagna Mesha 04:19, Vrishabha 04:28, Mithuna 05:59, Karka 08:27, Simha 11:25, Kanya 14:26, Tula 17:26, Vrischika 20:27

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Purva-Phalguni (until 06:56) — ill health; Uttara-Phalguni (from 06:56) — destruction of all diseases; Monday — clear, bright complexion.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Favourable day · score S = +3

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

Auspicious time begins after 06:56

Auspicious time ends by 11:48

+2 Ravi Yoga all day+1 Anandadi: Shrivatsa 06:56–04:17 (15.05)+1 Yoga Harshana 04:19–00:37 (15.05)+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 04:19–11:48+1 Auspicious nakshatra 06:56–04:17 (15.05)0 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 11:48–04:17 (15.05) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 04:19–06:56−3 Krakacha Yoga 11:48–04:17 (15.05)

Panchanga at sunrise 04:19

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Sankranti day, Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi)
Month	Vaishakha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Ishvara (No. 11) · Shaka 1979 · Vikram 2114 more
Festivals	Mohini Ekadashi · Vrishabha Sankranti

At sunrise 04:17

Tithi	11Shukla-ekadashi (Nanda, Rudra) · until 10:13 more
Nakshatra	Uttara-Phalguni, pada 4 (fixed, Aryaman (Lord of Hospitality), Sun) · until 06:15 more
Yoga	Vajra (“diamond, thunderbolt”, inauspicious) · until 21:56 more
Karana	Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 10:13 more
Vara	Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Vrishabha (Taurus), Moon: Kanya (Virgo)

Changes during the day

from 06:15	nakshatra Hasta
from 10:13	tithi Shukla-dvadashi
from 10:13	karana Bava
from 21:09	karana Balava
from 21:56	yoga Siddhi

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:28
Sunrise	04:17
Noon	12:26
Sunset	20:35
End of twilight	21:25
Moonrise	15:36
Moonset	03:36
Day length	16 h 18 min

Sky

Vrishabha Sankr.	02:23 — the Sun enters Vrishabha (Taurus)

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 06:15	from 10:13

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Phalguni (04:17–06:15) is good for sowing.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Hasta (06:15–20:35) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 04:17–10:13: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

Mohini Ekadashi · Vishnu

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

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 11:48 (14.05)–10:13
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Parana (breaking the fast): 04:15–07:32 (16.05)

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, 04:17–12:26
on the day the Sun enters the sign

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 04:17–06:15

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:17–10:13

Anandadi: Prajapati 04:17–06:15 Anandadi: Saumya 06:15–04:15 (16.05)

Bhadra in the netherworld: 23:07 (14.05)–10:13; Bhadra Puchha 03:30–04:37; Bhadra Mukha 04:37–06:29

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:15–03:46
Abhijit Muhurta	11:54–12:59
Vijaya Muhurta	15:09–16:14
Godhuli	20:35–20:51
Pradosha	20:35–22:07
Nishitha	00:10–00:41 (16.05)
Amrita Kalam	23:11–00:41 (16.05)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	16:31–18:33
Yamaganda	08:22–10:24
Gulika Kalam	12:26–14:28
Dur Muhurta	07:33–08:38, 23:39–00:10 (16.05)
Varjyam	14:09–15:40

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 04:17–11:21, 14:22–20:35

Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni until 06:15, Hasta from 06:15; tithi Shukla-ekadashi until 10:13, Shukla-dvadashi from 10:13; lagna Mesha 04:17, Vrishabha 04:24, Mithuna 05:55, Karka 08:23, Simha 11:21, Kanya 14:22, Tula 17:22, Vrischika 20:24

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Uttara-Phalguni (until 06:15) — destruction of all diseases; Hasta (from 06:15) — imparting radiance (to the person); Tuesday — harm to longevity.

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

Sankranti at 02:23 — a Parva day: no haircuts or shaving on this day (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −1

Avoid starting important matters: Sankranti day

+1 Anandadi: Saumya 06:15–04:15 (16.05)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:17–06:15+1 Auspicious tithi 04:17–10:130 Ravi Yoga 04:17–06:15−1 Vishti (Bhadra) 04:17–10:13−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Sankranti day−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:17–10:13

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 04:17

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra), Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi)
Month	Vaishakha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Ishvara (No. 11) · Shaka 1979 · Vikram 2114 more
Festivals	Pradosha Vrat

At sunrise 04:15

Tithi	12Shukla-dvadashi (Bhadra, Sun (Ravi)) · until 07:55 more
Nakshatra	Hasta, pada 4 (light, Savitar (Animating, Awakening), Moon) · until 04:50 more
Yoga	Siddhi (“success, accomplishment”, auspicious) · until 18:42 more
Karana	Balava (movable) · until 07:55 more
Vara	Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Vrishabha (Taurus), Moon: Kanya (Virgo)

Changes during the day

from 04:50	nakshatra Chitra
from 07:55	tithi Shukla-triodashi
from 07:55	karana Kaulava
from 18:31	karana Taitila
from 18:42	yoga Vyatipata
from 02:47 (17.05)	nakshatra Swati

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:26
Sunrise	04:15
Noon	12:26
Sunset	20:37
End of twilight	21:27
Moonrise	17:04
Moonset	03:50
Day length	16 h 21 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 04:50	from 07:55

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Hasta (04:15–04:50) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Chitra (04:50–20:37) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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Festivals and periods

Pradosha Vrat · Shiva

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

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

Muhurta

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:15–04:50 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:15–07:55 Ravi Yoga 02:47–04:14 (17.05)

Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 07:55–04:14 (17.05) Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:55–04:14 (17.05)

Anandadi: Ananda 04:15–04:50 Anandadi: Kaladanda 04:50–02:47 (17.05) Anandadi: Dhumra 02:47–04:14 (17.05)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:14–03:45
Abhijit Muhurta	none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday
Vijaya Muhurta	15:10–16:15
Godhuli	20:37–20:52
Pradosha	20:37–22:08
Nishitha	00:10–00:41 (17.05)
Amrita Kalam	20:56–22:24

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	12:26–14:29
Yamaganda	06:18–08:21
Gulika Kalam	10:24–12:26
Dur Muhurta	11:53–12:59
Varjyam	12:09–13:37

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 04:20–11:17, 14:18–18:42

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

Cutting hair, shaving	good 04:20–11:17, 14:18–18:42
Cutting fingernails	average 04:15–18:42
Cutting toenails	good 04:20–11:17, 14:18–18:42
Bathing, washing hair	good 04:20–11:17, 14:18–20:37

Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Hasta until 04:50, Chitra from 04:50; tithi Shukla-dvadashi until 07:55, Shukla-triodashi from 07:55; lagna Mesha 04:15, Vrishabha 04:20, Mithuna 05:51, Karka 08:19, Simha 11:17, Kanya 14:18, Tula 17:19, Vrischika 20:20

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Hasta (until 04:50) — imparting radiance (to the person); Chitra (from 04:50) — improvement of well-being; Wednesday — favour of the authorities.

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

Vyatipata 18:42–20:37: auspicious undertakings, including haircuts, are avoided during this yoga (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = +2

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

+2 Yoga Siddhi 04:15–18:42+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:15–07:55+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:15–04:50+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 07:55–04:14 (17.05)0 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:15–04:500 Anandadi: Ananda 04:15–04:500 Vyatipata 18:42–04:14 (17.05)−1 Anandadi: Kaladanda 04:50–02:47 (17.05)−2 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 07:55–04:14 (17.05)−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:55–04:14 (17.05)

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

Panchanga at sunrise 04:15

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Vyatipata, Kshaya tithi
Month	Vaishakha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Ishvara (No. 11) · Shaka 1979 · Vikram 2114 more
Festivals	Narasimha Jayanti

At sunrise 04:14

Tithi	13Shukla-triodashi (Jaya, God of Love) · until 05:00 more
Nakshatra	Swati, pada 1 (movable, Waiu (Wind), Rahu) · until 00:17 (18.05) more
Yoga	Vyatipata (“calamity, downfall”, inauspicious) · until 15:02 more
Karana	Taitila (movable) · until 05:00 more
Vara	Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Vrishabha (Taurus), Moon: Tula (Libra)

Changes during the day

from 05:00	tithi Shukla-chaturdashi (kshaya: not present at any sunrise)
from 05:00	karana Gara
from 15:02	yoga Variyana
from 15:23	karana Vanija
from 00:17 (18.05)	nakshatra Vishakha
from 01:40 (18.05)	tithi Purnima
from 01:40 (18.05)	karana Vishti

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:23
Sunrise	04:14
Noon	12:26
Sunset	20:39
End of twilight	21:30
Moonrise	18:35
Moonset	04:06
Day length	16 h 25 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 05:00

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Swati (04:14–20:39) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Shukla-chaturdashi 05:00–20:39: according to the Kalaprakashika, ploughing on Chaturdashi puts the owner’s life in danger.

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Festivals and periods

Narasimha Jayanti · Narasimha

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

Rule: sayahna vyapini: the last fifth of the daytime, until sunset, 17:22–20:39
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 04:14–00:17 (18.05) Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 01:40–04:12 (18.05)

Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 04:14–05:00 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:00–01:40 (18.05)

Anandadi: Sthira 04:14–00:17 (18.05) Anandadi: Vardhamana 00:17–04:12 (18.05)

Bhadra in the netherworld: 01:40–11:52 (18.05); Bhadra Puchha 08:17–09:18 (18.05); Bhadra Mukha 09:18–11:00 (18.05)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:13–03:43
Abhijit Muhurta	11:53–12:59
Vijaya Muhurta	15:10–16:16
Godhuli	20:39–20:54
Pradosha	20:39–22:09
Nishitha	00:10–00:40 (18.05)
Amrita Kalam	16:24–17:50

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	14:29–16:33
Yamaganda	04:14–06:17
Gulika Kalam	08:20–10:23
Dur Muhurta	09:42–10:48, 16:16–17:22
Varjyam	07:48–09:14

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 04:16–05:00

Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Swati; tithi Shukla-triodashi until 05:00, Shukla-chaturdashi from 05:00; lagna Mesha 04:14, Vrishabha 04:16, Mithuna 05:47, Karka 08:15, Simha 11:14, Kanya 14:14, Tula 17:15, Vrischika 20:16

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Swati — relief from all suffering; Thursday — success.

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

Shukla-chaturdashi 05:00–20:39: a Rikta and Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Vyatipata 04:14–15:02: auspicious undertakings, including haircuts, are avoided during this yoga (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −1

Avoid starting important matters: Vyatipata, Kshaya tithi

+2 Ravi Yoga 04:14–00:17 (18.05)+1 Anandadi: Sthira 04:14–00:17 (18.05)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:14–00:17 (18.05)+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 04:14–05:000 Yoga Variyana 15:02–04:12 (18.05)0 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 04:14–05:00 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:00–01:40 (18.05) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−2 Rikta tithi 05:00–01:40 (18.05)−2 Kshaya tithi−3 Vyatipata 04:14–15:02

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

Panchanga at sunrise 04:14

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Anandadi: Matanga, Yoga Variyana; cons: Yoga Parigha, Vishti (Bhadra)
Month	Vaishakha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Ishvara (No. 11) · Shaka 1979 · Vikram 2114 more
Festivals	Buddha Purnima (Vesak) · Vaishakha Purnima

At sunrise 04:12

Tithi	15Purnima (Purna, Vishvedevas) · until 22:02 more
Nakshatra	Vishakha, pada 1 (mixed, Indra and Agni, Jupiter) · until 21:29 more
Yoga	Variyana (“excellent, best”, auspicious) · until 11:04 more
Karana	Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 11:52 more
Vara	Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Vrishabha (Taurus), Moon: Tula (Libra)

Changes during the day

from 11:04	yoga Parigha
from 11:52	karana Bava
from 21:29	nakshatra Anuradha
from 22:02	tithi Krishna-pratipat
from 22:02	karana Balava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:21
Sunrise	04:12
Noon	12:26
Sunset	20:41
End of twilight	21:32
Moonrise	20:09
Moonset	04:25
Day length	16 h 28 min

Sky

Full moon (Purnima)	22:02

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

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 (04:12–20:41) is good for sowing, for root crops.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 04:12–11:52: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

Buddha Purnima (Vesak) · Buddha and Kurma

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

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 01:40–22:02
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 01:40–22:02
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Muhurta

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 21:29–04:10 (19.05) Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 22:02–04:10 (19.05)

Anandadi: Matanga 04:12–21:29 Anandadi: Rakshasa 21:29–04:10 (19.05)

Bhadra in the netherworld: 01:40–11:52; Bhadra Puchha 08:17–09:18; Bhadra Mukha 09:18–11:00
Gandanta (tithi): 21:42–22:23

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:12–03:42
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 (19.05)
Amrita Kalam	13:43–15:08

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	10:23–12:26
Yamaganda	16:33–18:37
Gulika Kalam	06:16–08:19
Dur Muhurta	07:30–08:36, 12:59–14:05
Varjyam	05:14–06:39, 01:00–02:25 (19.05)

Haircut and shaving

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

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

Cutting hair, shaving	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Bathing, washing hair	average 04:12–11:10, 14:10–20:41

Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Vishakha; tithi Purnima; lagna Mesha 04:12, Vrishabha 04:12, Mithuna 05:44, Karka 08:11, Simha 11:10, Kanya 14:10, Tula 17:11, Vrischika 20:12

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Vishakha — loss of money; Friday — universal respect.

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

Purnima 04:12–20:41: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = +1

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

+1 Anandadi: Matanga 04:12–21:29+1 Yoga Variyana 04:12–11:04+1 Auspicious weekday−1 Vishti (Bhadra) 04:12–11:52−1 Yoga Parigha 11:04–21:00

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 04:12

Summary	Favourable day — Anandadi: Amrita, Auspicious nakshatra; auspicious time — until 18:19
Month	Vaishakha (amanta) · Jyeshtha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Ishvara (No. 11) · Shaka 1979 · Vikram 2114 more
Festivals	Narada Jayanti

At sunrise 04:10

Tithi	1Krishna-pratipat (Nanda, Brahma) · until 18:19 more
Nakshatra	Anuradha, pada 2 (soft, Mitra (Friend), Saturn) · until 18:35 more
Yoga	Parigha (“bolt, barrier”, inauspicious) · until 06:56 more
Karana	Balava (movable) · until 08:11 more
Vara	Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Vrishabha (Taurus), Moon: Vrischika (Scorpio)

Changes during the day

from 06:56	yoga Shiva
from 08:11	karana Kaulava
from 18:19	tithi Krishna-dvitya
from 18:19	karana Taitila
from 18:35	nakshatra Jyestha
from 02:47 (20.05)	yoga Siddha

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:19
Sunrise	04:10
Noon	12:26
Sunset	20:42
End of twilight	21:34
Moonrise	21:41
Moonset	04:49
Day length	16 h 32 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 18:19	from 18:35

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Anuradha (04:10–18:35) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Jyestha (18:35–20:42) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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Festivals and periods

Narada Jayanti · Narada

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

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 22:02 (18.05)–18:19
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Muhurta

Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 18:19–18:35

Anandadi: Amrita 04:10–18:35 Anandadi: Musala 18:35–04:09 (20.05)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:10–03:40
Abhijit Muhurta	11:53–12:59
Vijaya Muhurta	15:12–16:18
Godhuli	20:42–20:57
Pradosha	20:42–22:12
Nishitha	00:11–00:40 (20.05)
Amrita Kalam	09:27–10:51

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	08:18–10:22
Yamaganda	14:30–16:34
Gulika Kalam	04:10–06:14
Dur Muhurta	04:10–05:16, 05:16–06:23
Varjyam	23:32–00:57 (20.05)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: bad throughout the daytime

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

Cutting hair, shaving	bad throughout the daytime
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	bad throughout the daytime
Bathing, washing hair	average 04:10–11:06, 14:07–20:42

Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Anuradha until 18:35, Jyestha from 18:35; tithi Krishna-pratipat until 18:19, Krishna-dvitya from 18:19; lagna Vrishabha 04:10, Mithuna 05:40, Karka 08:07, Simha 11:06, Kanya 14:07, Tula 17:07, Vrischika 20:08

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Anuradha (until 18:35) — loss of money. In general Anuradha is favourable, but not for the very first shaving, cutting or trimming of hair (“vapanam”); Jyestha (from 18:35) — loss (reduction) of landed property (real estate); Saturday — decline of physical strength.

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

Favourable day · score S = +3

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

Auspicious time ends by 18:19

+1 Anandadi: Amrita 04:10–18:35+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:10–18:35+1 Auspicious tithi 04:10–18:19+1 Yoga Shiva 06:56–02:47 (20.05)0 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 18:19–18:350 Anandadi: Musala 18:35–04:09 (20.05)0 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 18:35–04:09 (20.05)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)

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

Panchanga at sunrise 04:10

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Yoga Siddha, Auspicious tithi; cons: Anandadi: Kana, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
Month	Vaishakha (amanta) · Jyeshtha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Ishvara (No. 11) · Shaka 1979 · Vikram 2114 more

At sunrise 04:09

Tithi	2Krishna-dvitya (Bhadra, Vidhatr) · until 14:39 more
Nakshatra	Jyestha, pada 2 (sharp, Indra (Leader of the Gods), Mercury) · until 15:46 more Gandamula
Yoga	Siddha (“perfected, accomplished”, auspicious) · until 22:44 more
Karana	Taitila (movable) · until 04:28 more
Vara	Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Vrishabha (Taurus), Moon: Vrischika (Scorpio)

Changes during the day

from 04:28	karana Gara
from 14:39	tithi Krishna-tritya
from 14:39	karana Vanija
from 15:46	nakshatra Mula
from 22:44	yoga Sadhya
from 00:54 (21.05)	karana Vishti

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:17
Sunrise	04:09
Noon	12:26
Sunset	20:44
End of twilight	21:36
Moonrise	23:06
Moonset	05:22
Day length	16 h 35 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 14:39

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Jyestha (04:09–15:46) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Mula (15:46–20:44) is good for sowing, for root crops.

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Muhurta

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 15:46–04:07 (21.05) Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 15:46–04:07 (21.05)

Anandadi: Siddhi 15:46–04:07 (21.05) Anandadi: Kana 04:09–15:46

Bhadra in the netherworld: 00:54–11:13 (21.05); Bhadra Puchha 07:37–08:39 (21.05); Bhadra Mukha 08:39–10:22 (21.05)
Gandanta (nakshatra): 10:27–21:05
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Jyestha

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 (21.05)
Amrita Kalam	08:00–09:25

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	18:40–20:44
Yamaganda	12:26–14:31
Gulika Kalam	16:35–18:40
Dur Muhurta	18:31–19:38
Varjyam	none on this day

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 14:39–20:04

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 14:39–20:04
Cutting fingernails	bad throughout the daytime
Cutting toenails	average 14:39–20:04
Bathing, washing hair	average 04:09–11:02, 14:03–20:44

Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Jyestha until 15:46, Mula from 15:46; tithi Krishna-dvitya until 14:39, Krishna-tritya from 14:39; lagna Vrishabha 04:09, Mithuna 05:36, Karka 08:03, Simha 11:02, Kanya 14:03, Tula 17:03, Vrischika 20:04

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Jyestha (until 15:46) — loss (reduction) of landed property (real estate); Mula (from 15:46) — ruin of the family; Sunday — physical well-being.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = 0

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

+2 Yoga Siddha 04:09–22:44+1 Auspicious tithi 04:09–14:39+1 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 15:46–04:07 (21.05)0 Anandadi: Siddhi 15:46–04:07 (21.05)0 Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 15:46–04:07 (21.05)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 04:09–15:46−3 Anandadi: Kana 04:09–15:46

Panchanga at sunrise 04:09

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Yoga Sadhya, Auspicious weekday; cons: Anandadi: Utpata, Rikta tithi
Month	Vaishakha (amanta) · Jyeshtha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Ishvara (No. 11) · Shaka 1979 · Vikram 2114 more
Festivals	Sankashti Chaturthi (Ekadanta)

At sunrise 04:07

Tithi	3Krishna-tritya (Jaya, Vishnu) · until 11:13 more
Nakshatra	Mula, pada 3 (sharp, Nirriti (Goddess of Destruction or Alakshmi), Ketu) · until 13:10 more Gandamula
Yoga	Sadhya (“attainable, amenable”, auspicious) · until 18:56 more
Karana	Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 11:13 more
Vara	Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Vrishabha (Taurus), Moon: Dhanu (Sagittarius)

Changes during the day

from 11:13	tithi Krishna-chaturti
from 11:13	karana Bava
from 13:10	nakshatra Purva-Ashadha
from 18:56	yoga Shubha
from 21:38	karana Balava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:15
Sunrise	04:07
Noon	12:26
Sunset	20:46
End of twilight	21:38
Moonrise	none
Moonset	06:09
Day length	16 h 38 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 11:13	from 13:10

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, Mula (04:07–13:10) is good for sowing, for root crops.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Ashadha (13:10–20:46) is good for root crops.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 04:07–11:13: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

Sankashti Chaturthi (Ekadanta) · Ganesha

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

Rule: at moonrise, 00:15 (22.05)
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Muhurta

Anandadi: Lumbaka 04:07–13:10 Anandadi: Utpata 13:10–04:06 (22.05)

Bhadra in the netherworld: 00:54–11:13; Bhadra Puchha 07:37–08:39; Bhadra Mukha 08:39–10:22
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Mula

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:08–03:38
Abhijit Muhurta	11:53–13:00
Vijaya Muhurta	15:13–16:19
Godhuli	20:46–21:00
Pradosha	20:46–22:14
Nishitha	00:11–00:40 (22.05)
Amrita Kalam	07:27–08:53

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	06:12–08:17
Yamaganda	10:22–12:26
Gulika Kalam	14:31–16:36
Dur Muhurta	13:00–14:06, 16:19–17:26
Varjyam	11:44–13:10, 21:52–23:19

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 04:07–11:13

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 04:07–11:13
Cutting fingernails	average 04:07–10:58
Cutting toenails	average 04:07–11:13
Bathing, washing hair	average 04:07–11:13, 13:10–20:46

Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Mula until 13:10, Purva-Ashadha from 13:10; tithi Krishna-tritya until 11:13, Krishna-chaturti from 11:13; lagna Vrishabha 04:07, Mithuna 05:32, Karka 07:59, Simha 10:58, Kanya 13:59, Tula 16:59, Vrischika 20:00

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Mula (until 13:10) — ruin of the family; Purva-Ashadha (from 13:10) — ruin of the family; Monday — clear, bright complexion.

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

Krishna-chaturti 11:13–20:46: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

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 Yoga Sadhya 04:07–18:56+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 04:07–11:13−1 Surya Dagdha tithi 11:13–04:06 (22.05)−1 Vishti (Bhadra) 04:07–11:13−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 04:07–13:10−1 Rikta tithi 11:13–04:06 (22.05)−1 Anandadi: Utpata 13:10–04:06 (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 04:07

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra), Rikta tithi
Month	Vaishakha (amanta) · Jyeshtha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Ishvara (No. 11) · Shaka 1979 · Vikram 2114 more

At sunrise 04:06

Tithi	4Krishna-chaturti (Rikta, Yama) · until 08:09 more
Nakshatra	Purva-Ashadha, pada 3 (fierce, Varuna, Venus) · until 10:56 more
Yoga	Shubha (“goodness, happiness”, auspicious) · until 15:28 more
Karana	Balava (movable) · until 08:09 more
Vara	Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Vrishabha (Taurus), Moon: Dhanu (Sagittarius)

Changes during the day

from 08:09	tithi Krishna-panchami
from 08:09	karana Kaulava
from 10:56	nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha
from 15:28	yoga Shukla
from 18:47	karana Taitila

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:13
Sunrise	04:06
Noon	12:26
Sunset	20:47
End of twilight	21:40
Moonrise	00:15
Moonset	07:11
Day length	16 h 41 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 08:09	from 10:56

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Ashadha (04:06–10:56) is good for root crops.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Ashadha (10:56–20:47) is good for sowing.

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Muhurta

Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:09–04:04 (23.05) Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 10:56–04:04 (23.05)

Anandadi: Mitra 04:06–10:56 Anandadi: Manasa 10:56–03:35 (23.05) Anandadi: Padma 03:35–04:04 (23.05)

Surya Dagdha tithi: Krishna-chaturti

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:07–03:36
Abhijit Muhurta	11:53–13:00
Vijaya Muhurta	15:13–16:20
Godhuli	20:47–21:02
Pradosha	20:47–22:15
Nishitha	00:11–00:40 (23.05)
Amrita Kalam	06:35–08:02, 03:16–04:45 (23.05)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	16:37–18:42
Yamaganda	08:16–10:21
Gulika Kalam	12:26–14:32
Dur Muhurta	07:26–08:33, 23:42–00:11 (23.05)
Varjyam	18:22–19:51

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 08:09–10:54, 10:56–20:47

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 08:09–10:54, 10:56–20:47
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 08:09–10:54, 10:56–20:47
Bathing, washing hair	average throughout the daytime

Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Purva-Ashadha until 10:56, Uttara-Ashadha from 10:56; tithi Krishna-chaturti until 08:09, Krishna-panchami from 08:09; lagna Vrishabha 04:06, Mithuna 05:28, Karka 07:55, Simha 10:54, Kanya 13:55, Tula 16:55, Vrischika 19:56

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Purva-Ashadha (until 10:56) — ruin of the family; Uttara-Ashadha (from 10:56) — improved health; Tuesday — harm to longevity.

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

Krishna-chaturti 04:06–08:09: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −6

+2 Yoga Shubha 04:06–15:28+1 Anandadi: Mitra 04:06–10:56+1 Auspicious tithi 08:09–04:04 (23.05)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 10:56–04:04 (23.05)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Surya Dagdha tithi 04:06–08:09−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 04:06–10:56−2 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:09–04:04 (23.05)−2 Rikta tithi 04:06–08:09−3 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 10:56–04:04 (23.05)

Panchanga at sunrise 04:06

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Kshaya tithi, Anandadi: Mudgara
Month	Vaishakha (amanta) · Jyeshtha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Ishvara (No. 11) · Shaka 1979 · Vikram 2114 more

At sunrise 04:04

Tithi	5Krishna-panchami (Purna, Soma) · until 05:33 more
Nakshatra	Uttara-Ashadha, pada 4 (fixed, Vishva-Deva (All Gods), Sun) · until 09:13 more
Yoga	Shukla (“bright, pure”, auspicious) · until 12:25 more
Karana	Taitila (movable) · until 05:33 more
Vara	Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Vrishabha (Taurus), Moon: Makara (Capricorn)

Changes during the day

from 05:33	tithi Krishna-shashti (kshaya: not present at any sunrise)
from 05:33	karana Gara
from 09:13	nakshatra Shravana
from 12:25	yoga Brahma
from 16:27	karana Vanija
from 03:31 (24.05)	tithi Krishna-saptami
from 03:31 (24.05)	karana Vishti

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:11
Sunrise	04:04
Noon	12:26
Sunset	20:49
End of twilight	21:42
Moonrise	01:06
Moonset	08:27
Day length	16 h 45 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 05:33	from 09:13

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, Uttara-Ashadha (04:04–09:13) is good for sowing.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Shravana (09:13–20:49) is good for sowing.

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Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 09:13–04:03 (24.05) Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:31–04:03 (24.05)

Anandadi: Chhatra 10:43–04:03 (24.05) Anandadi: Mudgara 04:04–10:43

Bhadra in the netherworld: 03:31–14:44 (24.05); Bhadra Puchha 08:02–09:10 (24.05); Bhadra Mukha 09:10–11:03 (24.05)
Gandanta (tithi): 05:11–05:55

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:06–03:35
Abhijit Muhurta	none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday
Vijaya Muhurta	15:14–16:21
Godhuli	20:49–21:04
Pradosha	20:49–22:16
Nishitha	00:11–00:40 (24.05)
Amrita Kalam	03:16–04:45, 22:10–23:41

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	12:27–14:32
Yamaganda	06:10–08:15
Gulika Kalam	10:21–12:27
Dur Muhurta	11:53–13:00
Varjyam	13:01–14:33

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 04:04–05:33

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

Cutting hair, shaving	good 04:04–05:33
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	good 04:04–05:33
Bathing, washing hair	good 04:04–10:50, 13:51–20:49

Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha until 09:13, Shravana from 09:13; tithi Krishna-panchami until 05:33, Krishna-shashti from 05:33; lagna Vrishabha 04:04, Mithuna 05:24, Karka 07:51, Simha 10:50, Kanya 13:51, Tula 16:51, Vrischika 19:52

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Uttara-Ashadha (until 09:13) — improved health; Shravana (from 09:13) — bodily development (physical growth); Wednesday — favour of the authorities.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = +4

Avoid starting important matters: Kshaya tithi

+2 Ravi Yoga 09:13–04:03 (24.05)+1 Yoga Brahma 12:25–04:03 (24.05)+1 Anandadi: Chhatra 10:43–04:03 (24.05)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:04–09:13+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 04:04–05:33−1 Anandadi: Mudgara 04:04–10:43−2 Kshaya tithi

Panchanga at sunrise 04:04

Summary	Best day — Yoga Brahma, Ravi Yoga; auspicious time — after 14:44
Month	Vaishakha (amanta) · Jyeshtha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Ishvara (No. 11) · Shaka 1979 · Vikram 2114 more

At sunrise 04:03

Tithi	7Krishna-saptami (Bhadra, Indra) · until 02:08 (25.05) more
Nakshatra	Shravana, pada 4 (movable, Shri Vishnu, Moon) · until 08:04 more
Yoga	Brahma (“Brahma, sacred knowledge”, auspicious) · until 09:52 more
Karana	Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 14:44 more
Vara	Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Vrishabha (Taurus), Moon: Makara (Capricorn)

Changes during the day

from 08:04	nakshatra Dhanishtha
from 09:52	yoga Indra
from 14:44	karana Bava
from 02:08 (25.05)	tithi Krishna-ashtami
from 02:08 (25.05)	karana Balava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:09
Sunrise	04:03
Noon	12:26
Sunset	20:51
End of twilight	21:44
Moonrise	01:41
Moonset	09:50
Day length	16 h 48 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 08:04

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, Shravana (04:03–08:04) is good for sowing.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 04:03–14:44: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 04:03–08:04

Krakacha Yoga 02:08–04:01 (25.05) Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 02:08–04:01 (25.05)

Anandadi: Dhwaja 04:03–08:04 Anandadi: Shrivatsa 08:04–04:01 (25.05)

Bhadra in the netherworld: 03:31–14:44; Bhadra Puchha 08:02–09:10; Bhadra Mukha 09:10–11:03
Dosha-free Panchaka: 19:44–11:44 (29.05)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:05–03:34
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 (25.05)
Amrita Kalam	21:23–22:57

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	14:33–16:39
Yamaganda	04:03–06:09
Gulika Kalam	08:15–10:21
Dur Muhurta	09:39–10:46, 16:22–17:29
Varjyam	11:59–13:33

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 04:03–10:46, 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	good 04:03–10:46, 13:47–19:48
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	good 04:03–10:46, 13:47–19:48
Bathing, washing hair	good 04:03–10:46, 13:47–20:51

Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Shravana until 08:04, Dhanishtha from 08:04; tithi Krishna-saptami; lagna Vrishabha 04:03, Mithuna 05:20, Karka 07:48, Simha 10:46, Kanya 13:47, Tula 16:47, Vrischika 19:48

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Shravana (until 08:04) — bodily development (physical growth); Dhanishtha (from 08:04) — longevity (increased vitality); Thursday — success.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Best day · score S = +5

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

Auspicious time begins after 14:44

+2 Yoga Brahma 04:03–09:52+2 Ravi Yoga 04:03–08:04+1 Anandadi: Dhwaja 04:03–08:04+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:03–08:04+1 Auspicious weekday0 Panchaka 19:44–04:01 (25.05)−2 Vishti (Bhadra) 04:03–14:44

Panchanga at sunrise 04:03

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Vaidhriti, Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi)
Month	Vaishakha (amanta) · Jyeshtha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Ishvara (No. 11) · Shaka 1979 · Vikram 2114 more
Festivals	Kalashtami

At sunrise 04:01

Tithi	8Krishna-ashtami (Jaya, Vasus) · until 01:24 (26.05) more
Nakshatra	Dhanishtha, pada 4 (movable, Vasu (kind) - 8 phenomena of nature, assistants of Indra, Mars) · until 07:34 more
Yoga	Indra (“Indra, lord”, auspicious) · until 07:51 more
Karana	Balava (movable) · until 13:41 more
Vara	Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Vrishabha (Taurus), Moon: Kumbha (Aquarius)

Changes during the day

from 07:34	nakshatra Shatabhisha
from 07:51	yoga Vaidhriti
from 13:41	karana Kaulava
from 01:24 (26.05)	tithi Krishna-navami
from 01:24 (26.05)	karana Taitila

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:07
Sunrise	04:01
Noon	12:26
Sunset	20:52
End of twilight	21:47
Moonrise	02:06
Moonset	11:13
Day length	16 h 51 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 07:34

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Shatabhisha (07:34–20:52) 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, 20:52–22:18
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Muhurta

Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:01–01:24 (26.05) Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 01:24–04:00 (26.05)

Anandadi: Prajapati 04:01–07:34 Anandadi: Saumya 07:34–04:00 (26.05)

Dosha-free Panchaka: 19:44 (24.05)–11:44 (29.05)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:04–03:32
Abhijit Muhurta	11:53–13:00
Vijaya Muhurta	15:15–16:23
Godhuli	20:52–21:07
Pradosha	20:52–22:18
Nishitha	00:12–00:40 (26.05)
Amrita Kalam	00:28–02:05 (26.05)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	10:20–12:27
Yamaganda	16:40–18:46
Gulika Kalam	06:08–08:14
Dur Muhurta	07:23–08:31, 13:00–14:08
Varjyam	14:48–16:25

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	good 04:01–10:42, 13:43–20:52

Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Dhanishtha until 07:34, Shatabhisha from 07:34; tithi Krishna-ashtami; lagna Vrishabha 04:01, Mithuna 05:16, Karka 07:44, Simha 10:42, Kanya 13:43, Tula 16:43, Vrischika 19:44

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Dhanishtha (until 07:34) — longevity (increased vitality); Shatabhisha (from 07:34) — gaining strength; Friday — universal respect.

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

Krishna-ashtami 04:01–20:52: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Vaidhriti 07:51–20:52: 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).
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 = −2

Avoid starting important matters: Vaidhriti

+2 Yoga Indra 04:01–07:51+1 Anandadi: Prajapati 04:01–07:34+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:01–07:34+1 Auspicious weekday−1 Ashtami 04:01–01:24 (26.05)−1 Panchaka all day−2 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:01–01:24 (26.05)−3 Vaidhriti 07:51–04:00 (26.05)

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: Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Anandadi: Ananda; cons: Rikta tithi, Panchaka
Month	Vaishakha (amanta) · Jyeshtha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Ishvara (No. 11) · Shaka 1979 · Vikram 2114 more

At sunrise 04:00

Tithi	9Krishna-navami (Rikta, Serpent (Naga)) · until 01:19 (27.05) more
Nakshatra	Shatabhisha, pada 4 (movable, Varuna, Rahu) · until 07:43 more
Yoga	Vaidhriti (“without support, discord”, inauspicious) · until 06:21 more
Karana	Taitila (movable) · until 13:16 more
Vara	Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Vrishabha (Taurus), Moon: Kumbha (Aquarius)

Changes during the day

from 06:21	yoga Vishkambha
from 07:43	nakshatra Purva-Bhadra
from 13:16	karana Gara
from 01:19 (27.05)	tithi Krishna-dashami
from 01:19 (27.05)	karana Vanija

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:06
Sunrise	04:00
Noon	12:26
Sunset	20:54
End of twilight	21:49
Moonrise	02:25
Moonset	12:34
Day length	16 h 54 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 07:43

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Shatabhisha (04:00–07:43) is good for sowing.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Bhadra (07:43–20:54) is good for root crops.

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Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:00–01:19 (27.05)

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 01:19–03:58 (27.05)

Anandadi: Ananda 04:00–07:43 Anandadi: Kaladanda 07:43–03:58 (27.05)

Dosha-free Panchaka: 19:44 (24.05)–11:44 (29.05)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:03–03:31
Abhijit Muhurta	11:53–13:01
Vijaya Muhurta	15:16–16:23
Godhuli	20:54–21:08
Pradosha	20:54–22:19
Nishitha	00:12–00:40 (27.05)
Amrita Kalam	00:14–01:53 (27.05)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	08:13–10:20
Yamaganda	14:34–16:40
Gulika Kalam	04:00–06:07
Dur Muhurta	04:00–05:07, 05:07–06:15
Varjyam	14:19–15:58

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 04:00–07:43

Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Shatabhisha until 07:43, Purva-Bhadra from 07:43; tithi Krishna-navami; lagna Vrishabha 04:00, Mithuna 05:12, Karka 07:40, Simha 10:38, Kanya 13:39, Tula 16:39, Vrischika 19:40

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Shatabhisha (until 07:43) — gaining strength; Purva-Bhadra (from 07:43) — facing death (dangers); Saturday — decline of physical strength.

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

Krishna-navami 04:00–20:54: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Vaidhriti 04:00–06:21: auspicious undertakings, including haircuts, are avoided during this yoga (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = −2

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

+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:00–01:19 (27.05)+1 Anandadi: Ananda 04:00–07:43+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:00–07:430 Vaidhriti 04:00–06:21−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 07:43–03:58 (27.05)−1 Anandadi: Kaladanda 07:43–03:58 (27.05)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Panchaka all day−2 Rikta tithi 04:00–01:19 (27.05)

Panchanga at sunrise 04:00

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Anandadi: Chara; cons: Bhadra on earth, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
Month	Vaishakha (amanta) · Jyeshtha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Ishvara (No. 11) · Shaka 1979 · Vikram 2114 more

At sunrise 03:58

Tithi	10Krishna-dashami (Purna, Dharma) · until 01:51 (28.05) more
Nakshatra	Purva-Bhadra, pada 4 (fierce, Aja Ekapad - sunbeam or lightning strike, Jupiter) · until 08:30 more
Yoga	Vishkambha (“prop, bolt”, inauspicious) · until 05:22 more
Karana	Vanija (movable) · until 13:30 more
Vara	Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Vrishabha (Taurus), Moon: Mina (Pisces)

Changes during the day

from 05:22	yoga Priti
from 08:30	nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra
from 13:30	karana Vishti
from 01:51 (28.05)	tithi Krishna-ekadashi
from 01:51 (28.05)	karana Bava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:04
Sunrise	03:58
Noon	12:26
Sunset	20:55
End of twilight	21:50
Moonrise	02:40
Moonset	13:51
Day length	16 h 56 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 08:30

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Bhadra (03:58–08:30) is good for root crops.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Bhadra (08:30–20:55) is good for sowing.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 13:30–20:55: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Muhurta

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 08:30–03:57 (28.05)

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 01:51–03:57 (28.05)

Anandadi: Chara 03:58–08:30 Anandadi: Sthira 08:30–03:57 (28.05)

Bhadra on earth: 13:30–01:51 (28.05); Bhadra Puchha 15:25–16:39; Bhadra Mukha 16:39–18:41
Dosha-free Panchaka: 19:44 (24.05)–11:44 (29.05)
Gandanta (tithi): 01:26–02:16 (28.05)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:02–03:30
Abhijit Muhurta	11:53–13:01
Vijaya Muhurta	15:16–16:24
Godhuli	20:55–21:09
Pradosha	20:55–22:20
Nishitha	00:12–00:40 (28.05)
Amrita Kalam	none on this day

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	18:48–20:55
Yamaganda	12:27–14:34
Gulika Kalam	16:41–18:48
Dur Muhurta	18:40–19:48
Varjyam	18:38–20:20

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 08:30–10:34

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 08:30–10:34
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 08:30–10:34
Bathing, washing hair	average throughout the daytime

Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Purva-Bhadra until 08:30, Uttara-Bhadra from 08:30; tithi Krishna-dashami; lagna Vrishabha 03:58, Mithuna 05:08, Karka 07:36, Simha 10:34, Kanya 13:35, Tula 16:35, Vrischika 19:36

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Purva-Bhadra (until 08:30) — facing death (dangers); Uttara-Bhadra (from 08:30) — a good life; Sunday — physical well-being.

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

Bhadra on earth 13:30–20:55: no shaving or haircuts during Vishti Karana (according to the Muhurta Chintamani, Bhadra does harm when it is on earth; in heaven and in the netherworld its influence on earth is weak).

Cautions:

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

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 08:30–03:57 (28.05)+1 Anandadi: Chara 03:58–08:30+1 Yoga Priti 05:22–03:57 (28.05)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 08:30–03:57 (28.05)−1 Panchaka all day−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 03:58–08:30−1 Bhadra on earth 13:30–01:51 (28.05)

Panchanga at sunrise 03:58

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Krakacha Yoga, Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi)
Month	Vaishakha (amanta) · Jyeshtha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Ishvara (No. 11) · Shaka 1979 · Vikram 2114 more
Festivals	Apara Ekadashi (Achala)

At sunrise 03:57

Tithi	11Krishna-ekadashi (Nanda, Rudra) · until 02:56 (29.05) more
Nakshatra	Uttara-Bhadra, pada 4 (fixed, Ahirbudhyana (Serpent of the Deep - Milky Way under the horizon), Saturn) · until 09:52 more
Yoga	Priti (“love, affection”, auspicious) · until 04:52 more
Karana	Bava (movable) · until 14:19 more
Vara	Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Vrishabha (Taurus), Moon: Mina (Pisces)

Changes during the day

from 04:52	yoga Ayushman
from 09:52	nakshatra Revati
from 14:19	karana Balava
from 02:56 (29.05)	tithi Krishna-dvadashi
from 02:56 (29.05)	karana Kaulava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:02
Sunrise	03:57
Noon	12:27
Sunset	20:57
End of twilight	21:52
Moonrise	02:53
Moonset	15:07
Day length	16 h 59 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 09:52

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Bhadra (03:57–09:52) is good for sowing.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Revati (09:52–20:57) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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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 01:51–02:56 (29.05)
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Parana (breaking the fast): 14:09–17:34 (29.05)
Vaishnava date: 29.05

Muhurta

Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:57–02:56 (29.05) Krakacha Yoga 03:57–02:56 (29.05) Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 02:56–03:56 (29.05)

Anandadi: Matanga 09:52–03:56 (29.05) Anandadi: Gada 03:57–09:52

Dosha-free Panchaka: 19:44 (24.05)–11:44 (29.05)

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 (29.05)
Amrita Kalam	04:47–06:29

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	06:05–08:12
Yamaganda	10:20–12:27
Gulika Kalam	14:35–16:42
Dur Muhurta	13:01–14:09, 16:25–17:33
Varjyam	22:48–00:32 (29.05)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 03:57–10:30, 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 03:57–10:30, 13:31–19:32
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	good 03:57–10:30, 13:31–19:32
Bathing, washing hair	good 03:57–10:30, 13:31–20:57

Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra until 09:52, Revati from 09:52; tithi Krishna-ekadashi; lagna Vrishabha 03:57, Mithuna 05:04, Karka 07:32, Simha 10:30, Kanya 13:31, Tula 16:31, Vrischika 19:32

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Uttara-Bhadra (until 09:52) — a good life; Revati (from 09:52) — increase in property; Monday — clear, bright complexion.

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).
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 = −3

+1 Anandadi: Matanga 09:52–03:56 (29.05)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 03:57–09:52+1 Yoga Priti 03:57–04:52+1 Auspicious weekday−1 Anandadi: Gada 03:57–09:52−1 Panchaka all day−2 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:57–02:56 (29.05)−3 Krakacha Yoga 03:57–02:56 (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 03:57

Summary	Favourable day — Amrita Siddhi Yoga, Anandadi: Shubha; auspicious time — after 11:44
Month	Vaishakha (amanta) · Jyeshtha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Ishvara (No. 11) · Shaka 1979 · Vikram 2114 more
Festivals	Apara Ekadashi (Achala) — Vaishnava fast

At sunrise 03:56

Tithi	12Krishna-dvadashi (Bhadra, Sun (Ravi)) · until 04:29 (30.05) more the tithi will also last until tomorrow’s sunrise (tryahasparsha)
Nakshatra	Revati, pada 3 (soft, Pushan (Prosperous), Mercury) · until 11:44 more Gandamula
Yoga	Ayushman (“long-lived”, auspicious) · until 04:47 more
Karana	Kaulava (movable) · until 15:39 more
Vara	Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Vrishabha (Taurus), Moon: Mina (Pisces)

Changes during the day

from 04:47	yoga Saubhagya
from 11:44	nakshatra Ashwini
from 15:39	karana Taitila

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:01
Sunrise	03:56
Noon	12:27
Sunset	20:58
End of twilight	21:54
Moonrise	03:05
Moonset	16:20
Day length	17 h 02 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 11:44

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Revati (03:56–11:44) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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Festivals and periods

Apara Ekadashi (Achala) — Vaishnava fast · Vishnu

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

Smarta date: 28.05
Dwadashi prevails at two consecutive sunrises (Vyanjuli Mahadwadashi): Vaishnavas fast on the first of these days, on Dwadashi.

Muhurta

Amrita Siddhi Yoga 11:44–03:55 (30.05) Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 11:44–03:55 (30.05)

Anandadi: Shubha 03:56–11:44 Anandadi: Amrita 11:44–03:55 (30.05)

Dosha-free Panchaka: 19:44 (24.05)–11:44
Gandanta (nakshatra): 05:14–18:17
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Revati

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:00–03:28
Abhijit Muhurta	11:53–13:01
Vijaya Muhurta	15:18–16:26
Godhuli	20:58–21:12
Pradosha	20:58–22:22
Nishitha	00:13–00:40 (30.05)
Amrita Kalam	09:09–10:53

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	16:43–18:51
Yamaganda	08:12–10:19
Gulika Kalam	12:27–14:35
Dur Muhurta	07:20–08:29, 23:45–00:13 (30.05)
Varjyam	none on this day

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 03:56–10:26, 13:27–19:29

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 03:56–10:26, 13:27–19:29
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 03:56–10:26, 13:27–19:29
Bathing, washing hair	average 03:56–10:26, 13:27–20:58

Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Revati until 11:44, Ashwini from 11:44; tithi Krishna-dvadashi; lagna Vrishabha 03:56, Mithuna 05:00, Karka 07:28, Simha 10:26, Kanya 13:27, Tula 16:27, Vrischika 19:29

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Revati (until 11:44) — increase in property; Ashwini (from 11:44) — joy; Tuesday — harm to longevity.

Cautions:

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

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Day summary

Favourable day · score S = +3

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

Auspicious time begins after 11:44

+4 Amrita Siddhi Yoga 11:44–03:55 (30.05)+1 Anandadi: Shubha 03:56–11:44+1 Auspicious nakshatra 03:56–11:44+1 Yoga Ayushman 03:56–04:47−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Panchaka 03:56–11:44−2 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 03:56

Summary	Unfavourable day — Anandadi: Mrityu, Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi)
Month	Vaishakha (amanta) · Jyeshtha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Ishvara (No. 11) · Shaka 1979 · Vikram 2114 more
Festivals	Pradosha Vrat

At sunrise 03:55

Tithi	12Krishna-dvadashi (Bhadra, Sun (Ravi)) · until 04:29 more vriddhi: the same tithi also prevailed at yesterday’s sunrise
Nakshatra	Ashwini, pada 3 (light, Ashwini Kumara, Ketu) · until 14:03 more Gandamula
Yoga	Saubhagya (“good fortune, marital happiness”, auspicious) · until 05:04 more
Karana	Taitila (movable) · until 04:29 more
Vara	Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Vrishabha (Taurus), Moon: Mesha (Aries)

Changes during the day

from 04:29	tithi Krishna-trayodashi
from 04:29	karana Gara
from 05:04	yoga Shobhana
from 14:03	nakshatra Bharani
from 17:25	karana Vanija

Sun and Moon

Dawn	02:59
Sunrise	03:55
Noon	12:27
Sunset	21:00
End of twilight	21:56
Moonrise	03:18
Moonset	17:33
Day length	17 h 04 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 04:29	from 14:03

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 (14:03–21:00) is good for root crops.

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Festivals and periods

Pradosha Vrat · Shiva

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

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:55–04:29

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:29–03:54 (31.05)

Anandadi: Mrityu 03:55–14:03 Anandadi: Kana 14:03–03:54 (31.05)

Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Ashwini

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	02:59–03:27
Abhijit Muhurta	none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday
Vijaya Muhurta	15:18–16:26
Godhuli	21:00–21:14
Pradosha	21:00–22:23
Nishitha	00:13–00:41 (31.05)
Amrita Kalam	06:10–07:55

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	12:27–14:35
Yamaganda	06:03–08:11
Gulika Kalam	10:19–12:27
Dur Muhurta	11:53–13:01
Varjyam	09:40–11:25, 00:43–02:30 (31.05)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 03:55–04:29

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 03:55–04:29
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	good 03:55–04:29
Bathing, washing hair	good 03:55–10:22, 13:23–14:03

Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Ashwini until 14:03, Bharani from 14:03; tithi Krishna-dvadashi until 04:29, Krishna-trayodashi from 04:29; lagna Vrishabha 03:55, Mithuna 04:56, Karka 07:24, Simha 10:22, Kanya 13:23, Tula 16:23, Vrischika 19:25

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Ashwini (until 14:03) — joy; Bharani (from 14:03) — facing death (dangers); Wednesday — favour of the authorities.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Unfavourable day · score S = −2

Strict prohibition: Anandadi: Mrityu

+1 Auspicious nakshatra 03:55–14:03+1 Yoga Saubhagya 03:55–05:04+1 Auspicious weekday0 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:55–04:29 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 14:03–03:54 (31.05)−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:29–03:54 (31.05)−3 Anandadi: Mrityu 03:55–14:03

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

Panchanga at sunrise 03:55

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Krishna Chaturdashi, Vishti (Bhadra)
Month	Vaishakha (amanta) · Jyeshtha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Ishvara (No. 11) · Shaka 1979 · Vikram 2114 more
Festivals	Masik Shivaratri

At sunrise 03:54

Tithi	13Krishna-trayodashi (Jaya, God of Love) · until 06:27 more
Nakshatra	Bharani, pada 3 (fierce, Yama (Dharma-raja), Venus) · until 16:43 more
Yoga	Shobhana (“splendid, beautiful”, auspicious) · until 05:39 more
Karana	Vanija (movable) · until 06:27 more
Vara	Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Vrishabha (Taurus), Moon: Mesha (Aries)

Changes during the day

from 05:39	yoga Atiganda
from 06:27	tithi Krishna-chaturdashi
from 06:27	karana Vishti
from 16:43	nakshatra Krittika
from 19:33	karana Shakuni

Sun and Moon

Dawn	02:57
Sunrise	03:54
Noon	12:27
Sunset	21:01
End of twilight	21:58
Moonrise	03:32
Moonset	18:46
Day length	17 h 07 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 06:27	from 16:43

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Bharani (03:54–16:43) is good for root crops.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Krittika (16:43–21:01) is good for root crops.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 06:27–19:33: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Shakuni 19:33–21:01: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it (it is suitable for sowing).
Krishna-chaturdashi 06:27–21:01: according to the Kalaprakashika, ploughing on Chaturdashi puts the owner’s life in danger.

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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, 00:13–00:41 (01.06)
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Muhurta

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:27–03:53 (01.06) Yamaghanta 16:43–03:53 (01.06)

Anandadi: Padma 03:54–16:43 Anandadi: Lumbaka 16:43–03:53 (01.06)

Bhadra in heaven: 06:27–19:33; Bhadra Mukha 06:27–08:38; Bhadra Puchha 18:16–19:35

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	02:59–03:26
Abhijit Muhurta	11:53–13:02
Vijaya Muhurta	15:19–16:27
Godhuli	21:01–21:15
Pradosha	21:01–22:23
Nishitha	00:13–00:41 (01.06)
Amrita Kalam	11:23–13:10

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	14:36–16:44
Yamaganda	03:54–06:02
Gulika Kalam	08:11–10:19
Dur Muhurta	09:36–10:45, 16:27–17:36
Varjyam	none on this day

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 03:54–06:27

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 03:54–06:27
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 03:54–06:27
Bathing, washing hair	average 03:54–10:19, 13:19–21:01

Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Bharani until 16:43, Krittika from 16:43; tithi Krishna-trayodashi until 06:27, Krishna-chaturdashi from 06:27; lagna Vrishabha 03:54, Mithuna 04:52, Karka 07:20, Simha 10:19, Kanya 13:19, Tula 16:20, Vrischika 19:21

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Bharani (until 16:43) — facing death (dangers); Krittika (from 16:43) — consumption (a wasting disease); Thursday — success.

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

Krishna-chaturdashi 06:27–21:01: a Rikta and Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −6

+1 Anandadi: Padma 03:54–16:43+1 Yoga Shobhana 03:54–05:39+1 Auspicious weekday0 Yoga Atiganda 05:39–08:080 Anandadi: Lumbaka 16:43–03:53 (01.06)−1 Yamaghanta 16:43–03:53 (01.06)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 03:54–16:43−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:27–03:53 (01.06)−2 Vishti (Bhadra) 06:27–19:33−3 Krishna Chaturdashi 06:27–03:53 (01.06)

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

Panchanga at sunrise 03:54

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

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

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

Ishvara (No. 11 of 60, “lord”) — A year of sovereignty: prosperity, health and stability, success in matters of governance.
Northern samvatsara: Vikriti (No. 24)
Shaka Samvat 1979 · Vikram Samvat 2114 · Kali Yuga 5158
Next year — Bahudhanya, from the new moon before Ugadi (the start of Chaitra) 24.03.2058
In South India (Shaka Samvat, lunar reckoning) the years of the 60-year cycle follow one another without a break, and the name of the year changes at Ugadi — at the start of Chaitra, on the first tithi of the bright half.

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

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

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.

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

Mangala vara — Mars Day
Lord: Mars
Promotes decisive manifestations of will, competitions, active and gambling games, sports, training, overcoming obstacles, working with fire, metal (especially iron), mechanisms, electricity, explosive substances and weapons, militant actions, demand from debtors, litigation, verdicts, quarrels, conflicts, control of parasites (insects and rats) and similar matters. Some medical procedures, such as massage or chiropractic therapy, can be carried out during this time.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Krishna-trayodashi
no pruning or felling

Krishna-chaturdashi
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: 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.

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

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

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

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

Chora Panchaka
Began on a Friday: danger of theft and loss — journeys, business deals and major purchases are avoided.
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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Tuesday
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Revati
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

Krishna-trayodashi
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-chaturdashi
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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

Vrishabha
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut

Mithuna
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut

Karka
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut

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

Kanya
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut

Tula
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Krishna-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.

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

Ashwini
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Amavasya
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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

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

Shukla-pratipat
digging, plowing, planting trees

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.

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.

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.

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

Bharani
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-pratipat
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

Shukla-pratipat
digging, plowing, planting trees

nakshatra Krittika
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: 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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Friday
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krittika
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

nakshatra Rohini
Planting and sowing are allowed.

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.

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.

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: 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.

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

Rohini
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-dvitya
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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-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.

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

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

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

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

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

nakshatra Rohini
Planting and sowing are allowed.

Shukla-tritya
any undertakings

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.

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

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

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

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.

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

Mrigashirsha
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-tritya
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Swayam Siddha Muhurta
One of the “three and a half” inherently auspicious days of the year (Ugadi, Akshaya Tritiya, Vijayadashami and, as the half, Bali Pratipada): no muhurta needs to be chosen for new undertakings, and the day’s panchanga flaws are disregarded (except a visible eclipse).

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.

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)

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 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

Ardra
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-chaturti
−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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

Shukla-panchami
do not fell trees, any undertakings

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

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

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.

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.

Shukla-panchami
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

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

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.

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

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

Shukla-panchami
do not fell trees, any undertakings

Shukla-shashti
plowing the ground

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

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

Punarvasu
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-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.

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

Shukla-saptami
soaking seeds is allowed, farming

Guru Pushya Yoga
A Thursday when the Moon is in Pushya. One of the best times for buying gold and valuables, beginning studies, mantra initiation and spiritual undertakings; not used for weddings.

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.

Pushya
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-saptami
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

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

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

Ashlesha (9)
Meaning: Wrapping around (like a snake), hugging
Symbol: Curled snake
Deity: Naga - the lord of snakes (Sharpa)
Type: sharp (tikshna, daruna) — For drastic actions: surgery, severing ties, taming, exorcism, fighting diseases and enemies; unsuitable for other auspicious undertakings (the exception is weddings: Mula is among the nakshatras for marriage).
Vimshottari lord: Mercury
Shakti: cause suffering with poison, paralyze

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

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

Shukla-saptami
soaking seeds is allowed, farming

Shukla-ashtami
tillage and sowing are forbidden

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.

Ashlesha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-ashtami
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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

Shukla-ashtami
tillage and sowing are forbidden

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

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

Magha
−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.

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

Shukla-dashami
any undertakings

Purva-Phalguni
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-dashami
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

Purva-Phalguni (11)
Meaning: Prior red
Symbol: Headboard, rarely: hammock, ficus
Deity: Bhaga (Share, Distributor) - god of wealth and family
Type: fierce (ugra, krura) — For destructive and dangerous tasks: demolition, work with fire and weapons, disputes; unsuitable for other auspicious undertakings (the exception is weddings: Magha is among the nakshatras for marriage).
Vimshottari lord: Venus
Shakti: give reproduction, the receiving of fruit

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.

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.

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

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

Shukla-dashami
any undertakings

nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni
Planting and sowing are allowed.

Shukla-ekadashi
pruning and weeding

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.

Uttara-Phalguni
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-ekadashi
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

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

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

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.

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.

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

nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni
Planting and sowing are allowed.

Shukla-ekadashi
pruning and weeding

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

Shukla-dvadashi
neutral

Hasta
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-dvadashi
0 — does not affect the haircut rating

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

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

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

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.

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

Shukla-triodashi
no pruning or felling

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.

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.

Chitra
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-triodashi
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

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

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

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.

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

Shukla-triodashi
no pruning or felling

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

Anandadi: 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.

Swati
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-chaturdashi
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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

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)

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

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

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

Purnima
sowing seeds, any undertakings

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

Vishakha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Purnima
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

Krishna-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.

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)

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

Krishna-pratipat
digging, plowing, planting trees

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

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

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.

Anuradha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Jyestha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-pratipat
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-dvitya
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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

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

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.

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

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

Krishna-tritya
any undertakings

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

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

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

Mula
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-tritya
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

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

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

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

Krishna-tritya
any undertakings

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

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

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.

Purva-Ashadha
−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.

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)

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.

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

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

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

Krishna-panchami
any undertakings

nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha
Planting and sowing are allowed.

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.

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.

Uttara-Ashadha
+1 — favourable 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.

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

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.

Krishna-shashti
plowing the ground

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

Shravana
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-shashti
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Brahma (25) — “Brahma, sacred knowledge”
Especially auspicious: study, sacred rites, peace and reconciliation.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

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

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

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

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

Krishna-saptami
soaking seeds is allowed, digging the ground

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

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

Dhanishtha
+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.

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

Indra (26) — “Indra, lord”
Especially auspicious: power and administration, taking office, dealings with influential patrons.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

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

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

Krishna-ashtami
tillage and sowing are forbidden

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).

Shatabhisha
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-ashtami
0 — does not affect the haircut rating

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

Purva-Bhadra
−1 — unfavourable 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.

Purva-Bhadra (25)
Meaning: First Blessed (foot, leg)
Symbol: Head of red bed, two-faced man, swords
Deity: Aja Ekapad - sunbeam or lightning strike
Type: fierce (ugra, krura) — For destructive and dangerous tasks: demolition, work with fire and weapons, disputes; unsuitable for other auspicious undertakings (the exception is weddings: Magha is among the nakshatras for marriage).
Vimshottari lord: Jupiter
Shakti: ignite and kindle the fire of spiritual search

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

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

Krishna-dashami
any undertakings

nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra
Planting and sowing are allowed.

Uttara-Bhadra
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-dashami
0 — does not affect the haircut rating

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

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

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

nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra
Planting and sowing are allowed.

Krishna-ekadashi
plowing, pruning and weeding

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-ekadashi
0 — does not affect the haircut rating

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

Krishna-dvadashi
0 — does not affect the haircut rating

Krishna-trayodashi
no pruning or felling