Panchanga Calendar

May 2106

SamvatsaraAkshaya (60)MonthChaitra → Vaishakha from 4.05RituVasantaAyanaUttarayanaPlace55°45′ N 37°35′ E, UTC+3 changeAyanamsaLahiri

May 2106 falls, in the lunar calendar (amanta), within the months Chaitra (until 3.05), Vaishakha (from 4.05). Major festivals: 6.05 Akshaya Tritiya; 16.05 Narasimha Jayanti; 17.05 Buddha Purnima (Vesak). 3.05 — solar eclipse, total (not visible here); 18.05 — lunar eclipse, partial (fully visible).

Mon

Tue

Wed

Thu

Fri

Sat

Sun

1UBh13Shani Pradosha

2Rev14Masik Shivaratri

3Ashw30Somvati Amavasya

4Bhar1Chandra Darshan

5Krit2Parshuram Jayanti

6Roh3Akshaya Tritiya

7Mrig4

8Pun5Shankara Jayanti

9Push7until 07:23

10Ashl8Masik Durgashtami

11Mag9Sita Navami

12PPh10

13UPh11after 04:59

14Has12

15Chit13Shani Pradosha

16Swa14Narasimha Jayanti

17Vish15Buddha Purnima

18Vish1Lunar eclipse

19Anu1until 08:49

20Jye2

21Mul3Sankashti

22PAsh4

23UAsh5until 13:54

24Shra6until 15:55

25Dhan7Kalashtami

26Shat8

27PBh9

28UBh10

29Rev11Apara Ekadashi

30Ashw12Pradosha

31Bhar13Masik Shivaratri

Day ratingBest daysFavourableOrdinaryAvoid new venturesUnfavourable

Markersafter / until HH:MM

Moon5Waxing Moon5Waning Moon15Purnima30Amavasya

Nakshatra typesfixedsoftlightmovablesharpfiercemixed

Icons this month (27)

PradoshaShivaratriSolar eclipse, totalday of Amavasya (ancestor rites)Tripushkar YogaChandra DarshanParshuram JayantiAkshaya TritiyaVinayaka ChaturthiShankara JayantiSkanda ShashtiGanga SaptamiRavi Pushya YogaGoddess (Durga, Kali)Sita NavamiEkadashiNarasimha JayantiSankrantiBuddha Purnimaday of Purnima (full moon fast and puja)Lunar eclipse, partialNarada Jayantimoment of the full moon (see the time in the “Sky this month” card)Amrita Siddhi YogaSankashtiDwipushkar YogaKalashtami

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

5.05 Wed — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Anandadi: Siddhi
Krittika (mixed): for everyday and routine tasks, work with fire and metal.
9.05 Sun — Ravi Pushya Yoga, Pushya, Anandadi: Shrivatsa until 07:23
Pushya (light): for quick matters: trade, healing, study, travel, purchases and starting a business.
13.05 Thu — Ravi Yoga, Anandadi: Matanga, Auspicious nakshatra after 04:59 until 09:47
Uttara-Phalguni (fixed): for what is firm and lasting: laying house foundations, housewarming, planting, weddings, taking office, long-term projects.
19.05 Wed — Amrita Siddhi Yoga, Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Anandadi: Saumya until 08:49
Anuradha (soft): for arts and music, friendship and love, new clothes and jewellery, weddings and festivals.
23.05 Sun — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Anandadi: Amrita, Auspicious nakshatra until 13:54
Uttara-Ashadha (fixed): for what is firm and lasting: laying house foundations, housewarming, planting, weddings, taking office, long-term projects.
24.05 Mon — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Yoga Brahma, Ravi Yoga until 15:55
Shravana (movable): for journeys and moving house, buying vehicles, gardening, quick and temporary changes.

Festivals

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

Special muhurta yogas

2.05 Sun Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 15:53–04:43 (03.05)
4.05 Tue Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 12:00–04:39 (05.05)
4.05 Tue Tripushkar Yoga 18:13–04:39 (05.05)
5.05 Wed Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day
7.05 Fri Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 02:50–04:32 (08.05)
9.05 Sun Ravi Pushya Yoga 04:30–23:38
9.05 Sun Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:30–23:38
15.05 Sat Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 01:45–04:17 (16.05)
19.05 Wed Amrita Siddhi Yoga 04:12–08:49
19.05 Wed Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:12–08:49
23.05 Sun Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:05–20:35
24.05 Mon Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:04–23:05
25.05 Tue Dwipushkar Yoga 04:02–17:28
28.05 Fri Amrita Siddhi Yoga 02:59–03:57 (29.05)
28.05 Fri Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 02:59–03:57 (29.05)
30.05 Sun Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 03:56–00:36 (31.05)

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

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

Avoid starting important matters

1.05 Sat — Vaidhriti, Panchaka, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
2.05 Sun — Krishna Chaturdashi, Bhadra on earth, Panchaka
3.05 Mon — Amavasya, Eclipse (not visible here), Anandadi: Rakshasa
8.05 Sat — Kshaya tithi, Krakacha Yoga, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
11.05 Tue — Rikta tithi, Fierce or sharp nakshatra, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
15.05 Sat — Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra), Anandadi: Kana, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
16.05 Sun — Vyatipata, Sankranti day, Rikta tithi
17.05 Mon — Yamaghanta, Eclipse, Vishti (Bhadra) (unfavourable day)
18.05 Tue — Tryahasparsha, Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi), Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
25.05 Tue — Anandadi: Utpata, Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Hutashana Yoga
26.05 Wed — Vaidhriti, Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi), Hutashana Yoga
27.05 Thu — many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower), Rikta tithi, Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) (unfavourable day)
28.05 Fri — Bhadra on earth, Hutashana Yoga, Panchaka
29.05 Sat — Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra), Hutashana Yoga, Panchaka

Sky this month

3.05 New moon (Amavasya) 21:13
3.05 Solar eclipse, total, greatest eclipse 21:18, magnitude 1.047
not visible here (below the horizon)
16.05 Vrishabha Sankr. 15:52 — the Sun enters Vrishabha (Taurus)
18.05 Full moon (Purnima) 02:15
18.05 Lunar eclipse, partial, greatest eclipse 02:05, magnitude 0.234
fully visible: 01:08–03:02, maximum eclipse here 02:05, magnitude 0.234

Periods

28.04 04:16 – 2.05 15:53 Agni Panchaka
25.05 12:09 – 30.05 02:08 Agni Panchaka

Samvatsara and month

Akshaya (No. 60, “inexhaustible (as Kshaya — depletion)”) — A year that completes the cycle: reserves dwindle, but good deeds bear inexhaustible fruit. more

Northern samvatsara: Vikrama. Shaka Samvat 2028, Vikram Samvat 2163, Kali Yuga 5207.

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 · after 2100, times are approximate: the ΔT correction for such dates is unknown

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Vaidhriti, Panchaka
Month	Chaitra (amanta) · Vaishakha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Akshaya (No. 60) · Shaka 2028 · Vikram 2163 more
Festivals	Shani Pradosha

At sunrise 04:48

Tithi	13Krishna-trayodashi (Jaya, God of Love) · until 02:07 (02.05) more
Nakshatra	Uttara-Bhadra, pada 2 (fixed, Ahirbudhyana (Serpent of the Deep - Milky Way under the horizon), Saturn) · until 17:09 more
Yoga	Vaidhriti (“without support, discord”, inauspicious) · until 13:36 more
Karana	Gara (movable) · until 15:02 more
Vara	Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mesha (Aries), Moon: Mina (Pisces)

Changes during the day

from 13:36	yoga Vishkambha
from 15:02	karana Vanija
from 17:09	nakshatra Revati
from 02:07 (02.05)	tithi Krishna-chaturdashi
from 02:07 (02.05)	karana Vishti

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:04
Sunrise	04:48
Noon	12:26
Sunset	20:07
End of twilight	20:51
Moonrise	03:36
Moonset	17:17
Day length	15 h 19 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 17:09

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Bhadra (04:48–17:09) is good for sowing.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Revati (17:09–20:07) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

more — lunar calendar for gardeners

Festivals and periods

Shani Pradosha · Shiva

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

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

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 02:07–04:45 (02.05)

Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 17:09–04:45 (02.05)

Anandadi: Prajapati 17:09–04:45 (02.05) Anandadi: Dhumra 04:48–17:09

Bhadra on earth: 02:07–13:04 (02.05); Bhadra Mukha 02:07–03:56 (02.05); Bhadra Puchha 11:55–13:01 (02.05)
Agni Panchaka: 04:16 (28.04)–15:53 (02.05)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:38–04:13
Abhijit Muhurta	11:56–12:58
Vijaya Muhurta	15:00–16:02
Godhuli	20:07–20:24
Pradosha	20:07–21:50
Nishitha	00:09–00:43 (02.05)
Amrita Kalam	12:29–14:02

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	08:37–10:32
Yamaganda	14:22–16:17
Gulika Kalam	04:48–06:42
Dur Muhurta	04:48–05:49, 05:49–06:50
Varjyam	04:31–06:02 (02.05)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 15:25–20:07

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 15:25–20:07
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 15:25–20:07
Bathing, washing hair	average 05:24–12:24, 15:25–20:07

Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra until 17:09, Revati from 17:09; tithi Krishna-trayodashi; lagna Mesha 04:48, Vrishabha 05:24, Mithuna 06:57, Karka 09:25, Simha 12:24, Kanya 15:25, Tula 18:25

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Uttara-Bhadra (until 17:09) — a good life; Revati (from 17:09) — increase in property; Saturday — decline of physical strength.

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

Vaidhriti 04:48–13:36: auspicious undertakings, including haircuts, are avoided during this yoga (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −5

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: Vaidhriti

+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:48–17:090 Anandadi: Prajapati 17:09–04:45 (02.05)−1 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 17:09–04:45 (02.05)−1 Anandadi: Dhumra 04:48–17:09−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Panchaka all day−3 Vaidhriti 04:48–13:36

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 04:48

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Krishna Chaturdashi, Bhadra on earth
Month	Chaitra (amanta) · Vaishakha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Akshaya (No. 60) · Shaka 2028 · Vikram 2163 more
Festivals	Masik Shivaratri

At sunrise 04:45

Tithi	14Krishna-chaturdashi (Rikta, Kali) · until 23:54 more
Nakshatra	Revati, pada 3 (soft, Pushan (Prosperous), Mercury) · until 15:53 more Gandamula
Yoga	Vishkambha (“prop, bolt”, inauspicious) · until 10:58 more
Karana	Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 13:04 more
Vara	Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mesha (Aries), Moon: Mina (Pisces)

Changes during the day

from 10:58	yoga Priti
from 13:04	karana Shakuni
from 15:53	nakshatra Ashwini
from 23:54	tithi Amavasya
from 23:54	karana Chatushpada

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:01
Sunrise	04:45
Noon	12:26
Sunset	20:09
End of twilight	20:53
Moonrise	03:58
Moonset	18:38
Day length	15 h 23 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 15:53

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Revati (04:45–15:53) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 04:45–13:04: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Shakuni 13:04–20:09: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it (it is suitable for sowing).
Krishna-chaturdashi 04:45–20:09: according to the Kalaprakashika, ploughing on Chaturdashi puts the owner’s life in danger.

more — lunar calendar for gardeners

Festivals and periods

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 (03.05)
the tithi does not cover midnight — the day with the tithi in Pradosha is chosen

Muhurta

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 15:53–04:43 (03.05)

Anandadi: Vardhamana 04:45–15:53 Anandadi: Ananda 15:53–04:43 (03.05)

Bhadra on earth: 02:07–13:04; Bhadra Mukha 02:07–03:56; Bhadra Puchha 11:55–13:01
Agni Panchaka: 04:16 (28.04)–15:53
Gandanta (nakshatra): 10:15–21:29
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	20:09–20:26
Pradosha	20:09–21:52
Nishitha	00:09–00:43 (03.05)
Amrita Kalam	13:37–15:08

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	18:13–20:09
Yamaganda	12:27–14:22
Gulika Kalam	16:18–18:13
Dur Muhurta	18:06–19:07
Varjyam	04:31–06:02

Haircut and shaving

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

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

Cutting hair, shaving	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Bathing, washing hair	average 05:20–12:20, 15:21–20:09

Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Revati until 15:53, Ashwini from 15:53; tithi Krishna-chaturdashi; lagna Mesha 04:45, Vrishabha 05:20, Mithuna 06:53, Karka 09:21, Simha 12:20, Kanya 15:21, Tula 18:21

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Revati (until 15:53) — increase in property; Ashwini (from 15:53) — joy; Sunday — physical well-being.

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

Krishna-chaturdashi 04:45–20:09: a Rikta and Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Bhadra on earth 04:45–13:04: 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

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −5

Avoid starting important matters: Krishna Chaturdashi, Bhadra on earth

+1 Anandadi: Vardhamana 04:45–15:53+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:45–15:53+1 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 15:53–04:43 (03.05)+1 Yoga Priti 10:58–04:43 (03.05)−1 Eclipse nearby−1 Panchaka 04:45–15:53−3 Krishna Chaturdashi 04:45–23:54−3 Bhadra on earth 04:45–13:04

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

Panchanga at sunrise 04:45

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Amavasya, Eclipse (not visible here)
Month	Chaitra (amanta) · Vaishakha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Akshaya (No. 60) · Shaka 2028 · Vikram 2163 more
Festivals	Somvati Amavasya · Chaitra Amavasya · Solar eclipse, total (not visible here)

At sunrise 04:43

Tithi	30Amavasya (Purna, Pitris (ancestors)) · until 21:13 more
Nakshatra	Ashwini, pada 3 (light, Ashwini Kumara, Ketu) · until 14:07 more Gandamula
Yoga	Priti (“love, affection”, auspicious) · until 07:53 more
Karana	Chatushpada (fixed, inauspicious) · until 10:36 more
Vara	Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mesha (Aries), Moon: Mesha (Aries)

Changes during the day

from 07:53	yoga Ayushman
from 10:36	karana Naga
from 14:07	nakshatra Bharani
from 21:13	tithi Shukla-pratipat
from 21:13	karana Kimstughna
from 04:30 (04.05)	yoga Saubhagya

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:59
Sunrise	04:43
Noon	12:26
Sunset	20:11
End of twilight	20:56
Moonrise	04:24
Moonset	20:01
Day length	15 h 27 min

Sky

New moon (Amavasya)	21:13
Solar eclipse, total	greatest eclipse 21:18, magnitude 1.047
Visibility	not visible here (below the horizon)

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 14:07

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Bharani (14:07–20:11) is good for root crops.
Chatushpada 04:43–10:36: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Naga 10:36–20:11: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

more — lunar calendar for gardeners

Festivals and periods

Somvati Amavasya · Shiva

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

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 23:54 (02.05)–21:13
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Chaitra Amavasya · Pitris (ancestors)

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

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 23:54 (02.05)–21:13
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Muhurta

Anandadi: Chara 14:07–04:41 (04.05) Anandadi: Rakshasa 04:43–14:07

Gandanta (tithi): 20:52–21:34
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Ashwini

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:35–04:09
Abhijit Muhurta	11:56–12:58
Vijaya Muhurta	15:01–16:03
Godhuli	20:11–20:28
Pradosha	20:11–21:53
Nishitha	00:09–00:43 (04.05)
Amrita Kalam	07:27–08:56

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	06:39–08:35
Yamaganda	10:31–12:27
Gulika Kalam	14:23–16:19
Dur Muhurta	12:58–14:00, 16:03–17:05
Varjyam	10:25–11:54, 22:53–00:20 (04.05)

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 04:43–14:07, 15:17–20:11

Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Ashwini until 14:07, Bharani from 14:07; tithi Amavasya; lagna Mesha 04:43, Vrishabha 05:16, Mithuna 06:49, Karka 09:17, Simha 12:16, Kanya 15:17, Tula 18:17

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Ashwini (until 14:07) — joy; Bharani (from 14:07) — facing death (dangers); Monday — clear, bright complexion.

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

Amavasya 04:43–20:11: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −2

Avoid starting important matters: Amavasya

+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:43–14:07+1 Yoga Priti 04:43–07:53+1 Auspicious weekday0 Anandadi: Chara 14:07–04:41 (04.05)0 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 14:07–04:41 (04.05)−1 Anandadi: Rakshasa 04:43–14:07−1 Eclipse (not visible here)−3 Amavasya 04:43–21:13

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 04:43

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Yoga Saubhagya; 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	Akshaya (No. 60) · Shaka 2028 · Vikram 2163 more
Festivals	Chandra Darshan

At sunrise 04:41

Tithi	1Shukla-pratipat (Nanda, Brahma) · until 18:13 more
Nakshatra	Bharani, pada 3 (fierce, Yama (Dharma-raja), Venus) · until 12:00 more
Yoga	Saubhagya (“good fortune, marital happiness”, auspicious) · until 00:53 (05.05) more
Karana	Kimstughna (fixed) · until 07:45 more
Vara	Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mesha (Aries), Moon: Mesha (Aries)

Changes during the day

from 07:45	karana Bava
from 12:00	nakshatra Krittika
from 18:13	tithi Shukla-dvitya
from 18:13	karana Balava
from 00:53 (05.05)	yoga Shobhana

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:56
Sunrise	04:41
Noon	12:26
Sunset	20:13
End of twilight	20:58
Moonrise	04:57
Moonset	21:21
Day length	15 h 31 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 12:00	from 18:13

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Bharani (04:41–12:00) is good for root crops.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Krittika (12:00–20:13) is good for root crops.
Kimstughna 04:41–07:45: 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, 20:13–21:21
Crescent Moon above the horizon after sunset: 20:13–21:21

Muhurta

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 12:00–04:39 (05.05) Tripushkar Yoga 18:13–04:39 (05.05)

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:41–18:13

Anandadi: Musala 04:41–12:00 Anandadi: Gada 12:00–04:39 (05.05)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:33–04:07
Abhijit Muhurta	11:56–12:58
Vijaya Muhurta	15:02–16:04
Godhuli	20:13–20:29
Pradosha	20:13–21:54
Nishitha	00:09–00:43 (05.05)
Amrita Kalam	07:38–09:05

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	16:20–18:16
Yamaganda	08:34–10:30
Gulika Kalam	12:27–14:23
Dur Muhurta	07:47–08:49, 23:35–00:09 (05.05)
Varjyam	22:50–00:17 (05.05)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 18:13–20:13

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 18:13–20:13
Cutting fingernails	average 18:13–20:13
Cutting toenails	bad throughout the daytime
Bathing, washing hair	average 18:13–20:13

Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Bharani until 12:00, Krittika from 12:00; tithi Shukla-pratipat until 18:13, Shukla-dvitya from 18:13; lagna Mesha 04:41, Vrishabha 05:13, Mithuna 06:45, Karka 09:14, Simha 12:12, Kanya 15:13, Tula 18:13

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Bharani (until 12:00) — facing death (dangers); Krittika (from 12:00) — consumption (a wasting disease); Tuesday — harm to longevity.

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.

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = 0

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

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 12:00–04:39 (05.05)+1 Yoga Saubhagya 04:41–00:53 (05.05)0 Auspicious tithi 18:13–04:39 (05.05)0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:41–18:13 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Tripushkar Yoga 18:13–04:39 (05.05)−1 Anandadi: Musala 04:41–12:00−1 Eclipse nearby−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 04:41–12:00

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 04:41

Summary	Best day — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi)
Month	Vaishakha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Akshaya (No. 60) · Shaka 2028 · Vikram 2163 more
Festivals	Parashurama Jayanti

At sunrise 04:39

Tithi	2Shukla-dvitya (Bhadra, Vidhatr) · until 15:04 more
Nakshatra	Krittika, pada 4 (mixed, Agni, Sun) · until 09:40 more
Yoga	Shobhana (“splendid, beautiful”, auspicious) · until 21:10 more
Karana	Balava (movable) · until 04:39 more
Vara	Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mesha (Aries), Moon: Vrishabha (Taurus)

Changes during the day

from 04:39	karana Kaulava
from 09:40	nakshatra Rohini
from 15:04	tithi Shukla-tritya
from 15:04	karana Taitila
from 21:10	yoga Atiganda
from 01:28 (06.05)	karana Gara

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:54
Sunrise	04:39
Noon	12:26
Sunset	20:15
End of twilight	21:00
Moonrise	05:40
Moonset	22:34
Day length	15 h 35 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 09:40	from 15:04

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, Krittika (04:39–09:40) is good for root crops.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Rohini (09:40–20:15) is good for sowing.

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Festivals and periods

Parashurama Jayanti · Parashurama

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

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

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 04:39–09:40 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:39–15:04 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day

Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 15:04–04:37 (06.05) Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 15:04–04:37 (06.05)

Anandadi: Siddhi 04:39–09:40 Anandadi: Shubha 09:40–04:37 (06.05)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:31–04:05
Abhijit Muhurta	none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday
Vijaya Muhurta	15:03–16:05
Godhuli	20:15–20:31
Pradosha	20:15–21:55
Nishitha	00:09–00:42 (06.05)
Amrita Kalam	07:30–08:57, 04:24–05:50 (06.05)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	12:27–14:24
Yamaganda	06:36–08:33
Gulika Kalam	10:30–12:27
Dur Muhurta	11:55–12:58
Varjyam	00:04–01:31 (06.05)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 09:40–12:08, 15:09–20:15

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

Cutting hair, shaving	good 09:40–12:08, 15:09–20:15
Cutting fingernails	good 09:40–12:08, 15:09–20:15
Cutting toenails	good 15:09–20:15
Bathing, washing hair	good 05:09–12:08, 15:09–20:15

Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Krittika until 09:40, Rohini from 09:40; tithi Shukla-dvitya until 15:04, Shukla-tritya from 15:04; lagna Mesha 04:39, Vrishabha 05:09, Mithuna 06:41, Karka 09:10, Simha 12:08, Kanya 15:09, Tula 18:09

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Krittika (until 09:40) — consumption (a wasting disease); Rohini (from 09:40) — destruction of all misfortunes; Wednesday — favour of the authorities.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Best day · score S = +11

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

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:39–15:04+1 Anandadi: Siddhi 04:39–09:40+1 Yoga Shobhana 04:39–21:10+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 04:39–15:04+1 Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 04:39–09:40+1 Auspicious nakshatra 09:40–04:37 (06.05)0 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 15:04–04:37 (06.05) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 15:04–04:37 (06.05) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)

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

Panchanga at sunrise 04:39

Summary	Favourable day — Swayam Siddha Muhurta, Ravi Yoga
Month	Vaishakha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Akshaya (No. 60) · Shaka 2028 · Vikram 2163 more
Festivals	Akshaya Tritiya · Vinayaka Chaturthi

At sunrise 04:37

Tithi	3Shukla-tritya (Jaya, Vishnu) · until 11:52 more
Nakshatra	Rohini, pada 4 (fixed, Prajapati (Brahma - Creator), Moon) · until 07:16 more
Yoga	Atiganda (“great danger”, inauspicious) · until 17:27 more
Karana	Gara (movable) · until 11:52 more
Vara	Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mesha (Aries), Moon: Vrishabha (Taurus)

Changes during the day

from 07:16	nakshatra Mrigashirsha
from 11:52	tithi Shukla-chaturti
from 11:52	karana Vanija
from 17:27	yoga Sukarma
from 22:18	karana Vishti

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:51
Sunrise	04:37
Noon	12:26
Sunset	20:17
End of twilight	21:02
Moonrise	06:35
Moonset	23:34
Day length	15 h 39 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 07:16	from 11:52

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, Rohini (04:37–07:16) is good for sowing.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Mrigashirsha (07:16–20:17) 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, 04:37–11:52
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

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), 11:52–14:01
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 07:16–04:35 (07.05)

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 11:52–04:35 (07.05)

Anandadi: Utpata 04:37–07:16 Anandadi: Mrityu 07:16–04:35 (07.05)

Bhadra in heaven: 22:18–08:47 (07.05); Bhadra Mukha 22:20–00:04 (07.05); Bhadra Puchha 07:44–08:47 (07.05)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:30–04:03
Abhijit Muhurta	11:55–12:58
Vijaya Muhurta	15:03–16:06
Godhuli	20:17–20:33
Pradosha	20:17–21:56
Nishitha	00:09–00:42 (07.05)
Amrita Kalam	04:24–05:50, 21:00–22:27

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	14:24–16:22
Yamaganda	04:37–06:34
Gulika Kalam	08:32–10:29
Dur Muhurta	09:50–10:53, 16:06–17:09
Varjyam	12:20–13:47

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 05:05–11:52

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

Cutting hair, shaving	good 05:05–11:52
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	good 05:05–11:52
Bathing, washing hair	good 05:05–11:52

Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Rohini until 07:16, Mrigashirsha from 07:16; tithi Shukla-tritya until 11:52, Shukla-chaturti from 11:52; lagna Mesha 04:37, Vrishabha 05:05, Mithuna 06:37, Karka 09:06, Simha 12:04, Kanya 15:05, Tula 18:05

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Rohini (until 07:16) — destruction of all misfortunes; Mrigashirsha (from 07:16) — abundance (well-being, prosperity); Thursday — success.

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

Shukla-chaturti 11:52–20:17: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).

Cautions:

The Muhurta Chintamani warns: whoever shaves in 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.

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

+2 Ravi Yoga 07:16–04:35 (07.05)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:37–07:16+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 04:37–11:520 Yoga Sukarma 17:27–04:35 (07.05)0 Anandadi: Mrityu 07:16–04:35 (07.05) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 11:52–04:35 (07.05) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Swayam Siddha Muhurta−1 Anandadi: Utpata 04:37–07:16−1 Rikta tithi 11:52–04:35 (07.05)

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 04:37

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Anandadi: Padma, Auspicious nakshatra; cons: Rikta tithi, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
Month	Vaishakha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Akshaya (No. 60) · Shaka 2028 · Vikram 2163 more

At sunrise 04:35

Tithi	4Shukla-chaturti (Rikta, Yama) · until 08:47 more
Nakshatra	Mrigashirsha, pada 4 (soft, Soma (Chandra, Moon), Mars) · until 04:57 more
Yoga	Sukarma (“good deed”, auspicious) · until 13:52 more
Karana	Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 08:47 more
Vara	Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mesha (Aries), Moon: Mithuna (Gemini)

Changes during the day

from 04:57	nakshatra Ardra
from 08:47	tithi Shukla-panchami
from 08:47	karana Bava
from 13:52	yoga Dhriti
from 19:19	karana Balava
from 02:50 (08.05)	nakshatra Punarvasu

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:49
Sunrise	04:35
Noon	12:26
Sunset	20:18
End of twilight	21:05
Moonrise	07:42
Moonset	none
Day length	15 h 43 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 04:57	from 08:47

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 (04:35–04:57) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 04:35–08:47: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 04:35–04:57 Ravi Yoga 02:50–04:32 (08.05) Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 02:50–04:32 (08.05)

Anandadi: Manasa 04:35–04:57 Anandadi: Padma 04:57–02:50 (08.05) Anandadi: Lumbaka 02:50–04:32 (08.05)

Bhadra in heaven: 22:18 (06.05)–08:47; Bhadra Mukha 22:20 (06.05)–00:04; Bhadra Puchha 07:44–08:47

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:28–04:01
Abhijit Muhurta	11:55–12:58
Vijaya Muhurta	15:04–16:07
Godhuli	20:18–20:35
Pradosha	20:18–21:57
Nishitha	00:09–00:42 (08.05)
Amrita Kalam	17:43–19:10

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	10:29–12:27
Yamaganda	16:22–18:20
Gulika Kalam	06:33–08:31
Dur Muhurta	07:43–08:46, 12:58–14:01
Varjyam	12:37–14:04

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 08:47–20:18

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 08:47–20:18
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 08:47–20:18
Bathing, washing hair	good 08:47–12:01, 15:01–20:18

Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Mrigashirsha until 04:57, Ardra from 04:57; tithi Shukla-chaturti until 08:47, Shukla-panchami from 08:47; lagna Mesha 04:35, Vrishabha 05:01, Mithuna 06:33, Karka 09:02, Simha 12:01, Kanya 15:01, Tula 18:02

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Mrigashirsha (until 04:57) — abundance (well-being, prosperity); Ardra (from 04:57) — sadness; Friday — universal respect.

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

Shukla-chaturti 04:35–08:47: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

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 04:57–02:50 (08.05)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:35–04:57+1 Yoga Sukarma 04:35–13:52+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 08:47–04:32 (08.05)0 Ravi Yoga 04:35–04:57−1 Vishti (Bhadra) 04:35–08:47−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 04:57–02:50 (08.05)−2 Rikta tithi 04:35–08:47

Panchanga at sunrise 04:35

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Kshaya tithi, Krakacha Yoga
Month	Vaishakha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Akshaya (No. 60) · Shaka 2028 · Vikram 2163 more
Festivals	Shankaracharya Jayanti · Skanda Shashti

At sunrise 04:32

Tithi	5Shukla-panchami (Purna, Soma) · until 05:55 more
Nakshatra	Punarvasu, pada 1 (movable, Aditi, Jupiter) · until 01:02 (09.05) more
Yoga	Dhriti (“steadfastness, firmness”, auspicious) · until 10:29 more
Karana	Balava (movable) · until 05:55 more
Vara	Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mesha (Aries), Moon: Mithuna (Gemini)

Changes during the day

from 05:55	tithi Shukla-shashti (kshaya: not present at any sunrise)
from 05:55	karana Kaulava
from 10:29	yoga Shula
from 16:36	karana Taitila
from 01:02 (09.05)	nakshatra Pushya
from 03:23 (09.05)	tithi Shukla-saptami
from 03:23 (09.05)	karana Gara

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:46
Sunrise	04:32
Noon	12:26
Sunset	20:20
End of twilight	21:07
Moonrise	08:57
Moonset	00:21
Day length	15 h 47 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 05:55

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Punarvasu (04:32–20:20) 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 08:47 (07.05)–05:55
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, 05:55–03:23 (09.05)
the tithi begins between sunrise and sunset

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 04:32–01:02 (09.05)

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:32–05:55 Krakacha Yoga 05:55–03:23 (09.05) Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:23–04:30 (09.05)

Anandadi: Chhatra 04:32–01:02 (09.05) Anandadi: Mitra 01:02–04:30 (09.05)

Gandanta (tithi): 05:34–06:17

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:27–04:00
Abhijit Muhurta	11:55–12:58
Vijaya Muhurta	15:04–16:08
Godhuli	20:20–20:37
Pradosha	20:20–21:58
Nishitha	00:09–00:42 (09.05)
Amrita Kalam	22:49–00:17 (09.05)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	08:29–10:28
Yamaganda	14:25–16:23
Gulika Kalam	04:32–06:31
Dur Muhurta	04:32–05:36, 05:36–06:39
Varjyam	13:56–15:25

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 04:32–11:57, 14:57–20:20

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 04:32–11:57, 14:57–20:20
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 04:32–11:57, 14:57–20:20
Bathing, washing hair	average 04:57–11:57, 14:57–20:20

Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Punarvasu; tithi Shukla-panchami until 05:55, Shukla-shashti from 05:55; lagna Mesha 04:32, Vrishabha 04:57, Mithuna 06:29, Karka 08:58, Simha 11:57, Kanya 14:57, Tula 17:58

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Punarvasu — strength of spirit (bravery, resilience); Saturday — decline of physical strength.

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −1

Avoid starting important matters: Kshaya tithi

+2 Ravi Yoga 04:32–01:02 (09.05)+1 Anandadi: Chhatra 04:32–01:02 (09.05)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:32–01:02 (09.05)+1 Yoga Dhriti 04:32–10:29+1 Auspicious tithi 04:32–05:550 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:32–05:55 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Yoga Shula 10:29–12:13−1 Surya Dagdha tithi 05:55–03:23 (09.05)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−2 Kshaya tithi−3 Krakacha Yoga 05:55–03:23 (09.05)

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 04:32

Summary	Best day — Ravi Pushya Yoga, Pushya; auspicious time — until 07:23
Month	Vaishakha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Akshaya (No. 60) · Shaka 2028 · Vikram 2163 more
Festivals	Ganga Saptami

At sunrise 04:30

Tithi	7Shukla-saptami (Bhadra, Indra) · until 01:16 (10.05) more
Nakshatra	Pushya, pada 1 (light, Brhaspati, Saturn) · until 23:38 more
Yoga	Shula (“spear, sharp pain”, inauspicious) · until 07:23 more
Karana	Gara (movable) · until 14:16 more
Vara	Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mesha (Aries), Moon: Karka (Cancer)

Changes during the day

from 07:23	yoga Ganda
from 14:16	karana Vanija
from 23:38	nakshatra Ashlesha
from 01:16 (10.05)	tithi Shukla-ashtami
from 01:16 (10.05)	karana Vishti

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:44
Sunrise	04:30
Noon	12:26
Sunset	20:22
End of twilight	21:09
Moonrise	10:17
Moonset	00:58
Day length	15 h 51 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise

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 (04:30–20:22) 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), 10:51–14:02
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Muhurta

Ravi Pushya Yoga 04:30–23:38 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:30–23:38

Samvartaka Yoga 04:30–01:16 (10.05)

Anandadi: Shrivatsa 04:30–23:38 Anandadi: Vajra 23:38–04:28 (10.05)

Bhadra on earth: 01:16–12:22 (10.05); Bhadra Puchha 02:56–04:03 (10.05); Bhadra Mukha 04:03–05:55 (10.05)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:25–03:58
Abhijit Muhurta	11:55–12:58
Vijaya Muhurta	15:05–16:09
Godhuli	20:22–20:39
Pradosha	20:22–22:00
Nishitha	00:09–00:42 (10.05)
Amrita Kalam	17:36–19:07

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	18:23–20:22
Yamaganda	12:26–14:25
Gulika Kalam	16:24–18:23
Dur Muhurta	18:15–19:19
Varjyam	08:34–10:04

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 04:53–11:53, 14:53–20:22

Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Pushya; tithi Shukla-saptami; lagna Mesha 04:30, Vrishabha 04:53, Mithuna 06:25, Karka 08:54, Simha 11:53, Kanya 14:53, Tula 17:54

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Pushya — increase in wealth; Sunday — physical well-being.

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 07:23

+4 Ravi Pushya Yoga 04:30–23:38+2 Pushya 04:30–23:38+1 Anandadi: Shrivatsa 04:30–23:38+1 Auspicious tithi 04:30–01:16 (10.05)0 Yoga Ganda 07:23–09:30−3 Samvartaka Yoga 04:30–01:16 (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 04:30

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Anandadi: Saumya, Auspicious weekday; cons: Bhadra on earth, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
Month	Vaishakha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Akshaya (No. 60) · Shaka 2028 · Vikram 2163 more
Festivals	Masik Durgashtami

At sunrise 04:28

Tithi	8Shukla-ashtami (Jaya, Vasus) · until 23:37 more
Nakshatra	Ashlesha, pada 1 (sharp, Naga - the lord of snakes (Sharpa), Mercury) · until 22:42 more Gandamula
Yoga	Ganda (“danger, knot”, inauspicious) · until 04:38 more
Karana	Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 12:22 more
Vara	Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mesha (Aries), Moon: Karka (Cancer)

Changes during the day

from 04:38	yoga Vriddhi
from 12:22	karana Bava
from 22:42	nakshatra Magha
from 23:37	tithi Shukla-navami
from 23:37	karana Balava
from 02:17 (11.05)	yoga Dhruva

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:41
Sunrise	04:28
Noon	12:26
Sunset	20:24
End of twilight	21:12
Moonrise	11:37
Moonset	01:26
Day length	15 h 55 min

Gardener’s calendar

tasks at sunrise: good — 1, average — 11, bad — 1

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

task	at sunrise

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

Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 04:28–12:22: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

Masik Durgashtami · Durga

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

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 01:16–23:37
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 22:42–04:26 (11.05)

Anandadi: Saumya 04:28–22:42 Anandadi: Dhwanksha 22:42–04:26 (11.05)

Bhadra on earth: 01:16–12:22; Bhadra Puchha 02:56–04:03; Bhadra Mukha 04:03–05:55
Gandanta (nakshatra): 16:54–04:33 (11.05)
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Ashlesha

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:24–03:56
Abhijit Muhurta	11:54–12:58
Vijaya Muhurta	15:06–16:09
Godhuli	20:24–20:40
Pradosha	20:24–22:01
Nishitha	00:09–00:41 (11.05)
Amrita Kalam	21:10–22:42

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	06:28–08:27
Yamaganda	10:27–12:26
Gulika Kalam	14:26–16:25
Dur Muhurta	12:58–14:02, 16:09–17:13
Varjyam	11:56–13:29

Haircut and shaving

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

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

Cutting hair, shaving	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Bathing, washing hair	average 04:49–11:49, 14:50–20:24

Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Ashlesha; tithi Shukla-ashtami; lagna Mesha 04:28, Vrishabha 04:49, Mithuna 06:21, Karka 08:50, Simha 11:49, Kanya 14:50, Tula 17:50

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Ashlesha — physical affliction (suffering); Monday — clear, bright complexion.

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

Shukla-ashtami 04:28–20:24: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Bhadra on earth 04:28–12:22: no shaving or haircuts during Vishti Karana (according to the Muhurta Chintamani, Bhadra does harm when it is on earth; in heaven and in the netherworld its influence on earth is weak).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = 0

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

+1 Anandadi: Saumya 04:28–22:42+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Yoga Vriddhi 04:38–02:17 (11.05)−1 Ashtami 04:28–23:37−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 04:28–22:42−1 Bhadra on earth 04:28–12:22

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

Panchanga at sunrise 04:28

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Rikta tithi, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
Month	Vaishakha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Akshaya (No. 60) · Shaka 2028 · Vikram 2163 more
Festivals	Sita Navami (Janaki Jayanti)

At sunrise 04:26

Tithi	9Shukla-navami (Rikta, Serpent (Naga)) · until 22:29 more
Nakshatra	Magha, pada 1 (fierce, Pitris or Pitars - ancestors of the clan, forefathers, Ketu) · until 22:18 more Gandamula
Yoga	Dhruva (“fixed, constant (the Pole Star)”, auspicious) · until 00:21 (12.05) more
Karana	Balava (movable) · until 10:59 more
Vara	Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mesha (Aries), Moon: Simha (Leo)

Changes during the day

from 10:59	karana Kaulava
from 22:18	nakshatra Purva-Phalguni
from 22:29	tithi Shukla-dashami
from 22:29	karana Taitila
from 00:21 (12.05)	yoga Vyaghata

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:39
Sunrise	04:26
Noon	12:26
Sunset	20:26
End of twilight	21:14
Moonrise	12:56
Moonset	01:50
Day length	15 h 59 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

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 (04:26–20:26) is good for sowing, 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), 10:50–14:02
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga all day

Krakacha Yoga 22:29–04:24 (12.05)

Anandadi: Kaladanda 04:26–22:18 Anandadi: Dhumra 22:18–04:24 (12.05)

Gandanta (nakshatra): 16:54 (10.05)–04:33
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Magha

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:22–03:54
Abhijit Muhurta	11:54–12:58
Vijaya Muhurta	15:06–16:10
Godhuli	20:26–20:42
Pradosha	20:26–22:02
Nishitha	00:09–00:41 (12.05)
Amrita Kalam	19:56–21:30

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	16:26–18:26
Yamaganda	08:26–10:26
Gulika Kalam	12:26–14:26
Dur Muhurta	07:38–08:42, 23:38–00:09 (12.05)
Varjyam	10:30–12:04

Haircut and shaving

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

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

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

Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Magha; tithi Shukla-navami; lagna Mesha 04:26, Vrishabha 04:45, Mithuna 06:17, Karka 08:46, Simha 11:45, Kanya 14:46, Tula 17:46

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Magha — loss of property; Tuesday — harm to longevity.

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

Shukla-navami 04:26–20:26: 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

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −3

+2 Ravi Yoga all day+1 Yoga Dhruva 04:26–00:21 (12.05)−1 Anandadi: Kaladanda 04:26–22:18−1 Gandanta 04:26–04:33−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 04:26–22:18−2 Rikta tithi 04:26–22:29

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

Panchanga at sunrise 04:26

Summary	Favourable day — Ravi Yoga, Anandadi: Sthira
Month	Vaishakha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Akshaya (No. 60) · Shaka 2028 · Vikram 2163 more

At sunrise 04:24

Tithi	10Shukla-dashami (Purna, Dharma) · until 21:53 more
Nakshatra	Purva-Phalguni, pada 2 (fierce, Bhaga (Share, Distributor) - god of wealth and family, Venus) · until 22:24 more
Yoga	Vyaghata (“crushing blow”, inauspicious) · until 22:51 more
Karana	Taitila (movable) · until 10:07 more
Vara	Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mesha (Aries), Moon: Simha (Leo)

Changes during the day

from 10:07	karana Gara
from 21:53	tithi Shukla-ekadashi
from 21:53	karana Vanija
from 22:24	nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni
from 22:51	yoga Harshana

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:37
Sunrise	04:24
Noon	12:26
Sunset	20:28
End of twilight	21:16
Moonrise	14:14
Moonset	02:10
Day length	16 h 03 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise

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 (04:24–20:28) is good for root crops.

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Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 04:24–22:24

Anandadi: Sthira 04:24–22:24 Anandadi: Vardhamana 22:24–04:23 (13.05)

Gandanta (tithi): 21:29–22:17

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:21–03:53
Abhijit Muhurta	none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday
Vijaya Muhurta	15:07–16:11
Godhuli	20:28–20:44
Pradosha	20:28–22:03
Nishitha	00:10–00:41 (13.05)
Amrita Kalam	15:58–17:35

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	12:26–14:27
Yamaganda	06:25–08:25
Gulika Kalam	10:26–12:26
Dur Muhurta	11:54–12:58
Varjyam	06:20–07:56

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average throughout the daytime

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

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

Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Purva-Phalguni; tithi Shukla-dashami; lagna Mesha 04:24, Vrishabha 04:41, Mithuna 06:13, Karka 08:42, Simha 11:41, Kanya 14:42, Tula 17:42

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Purva-Phalguni — ill health; Wednesday — favour of the authorities.

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Favourable day · score S = +4

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

+2 Ravi Yoga 04:24–22:24+1 Anandadi: Sthira 04:24–22:24+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 04:24–21:53−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 04:24–22:24

Panchanga at sunrise 04:24

Summary	Best day — Ravi Yoga, Anandadi: Matanga; auspicious time — after 04:59; auspicious time — until 09:47
Month	Vaishakha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Akshaya (No. 60) · Shaka 2028 · Vikram 2163 more
Festivals	Mohini Ekadashi

At sunrise 04:23

Tithi	11Shukla-ekadashi (Nanda, Rudra) · until 21:49 more
Nakshatra	Uttara-Phalguni, pada 1 (fixed, Aryaman (Lord of Hospitality), Sun) · until 23:02 more
Yoga	Harshana (“delighting”, auspicious) · until 21:47 more
Karana	Vanija (movable) · until 09:47 more
Vara	Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mesha (Aries), Moon: Simha (Leo)

Changes during the day

from 09:47	karana Vishti
from 21:47	yoga Vajra
from 21:49	tithi Shukla-dvadashi
from 21:49	karana Bava
from 23:02	nakshatra Hasta

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:34
Sunrise	04:23
Noon	12:26
Sunset	20:30
End of twilight	21:19
Moonrise	15:29
Moonset	02:29
Day length	16 h 07 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Phalguni (04:23–20:30) is good for sowing.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 09:47–20:30: 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 21:53 (12.05)–21:49
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Parana (breaking the fast): 04:21–07:35 (14.05)

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 04:59–23:02

Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 04:23–23:02

Anandadi: Matanga 04:23–23:02 Anandadi: Rakshasa 23:02–04:21 (14.05)

Bhadra in the netherworld: 09:47–21:49; Bhadra Puchha 14:38–15:50; Bhadra Mukha 15:50–17:49

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:19–03:51
Abhijit Muhurta	11:54–12:59
Vijaya Muhurta	15:08–16:12
Godhuli	20:30–20:46
Pradosha	20:30–22:04
Nishitha	00:10–00:41 (14.05)
Amrita Kalam	15:39–17:17

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	14:27–16:28
Yamaganda	04:23–06:23
Gulika Kalam	08:24–10:25
Dur Muhurta	09:45–10:50, 16:12–17:17
Varjyam	05:48–07:26

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 04:37–11:37, 14:38–20:30

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

Cutting hair, shaving	good 04:37–11:37, 14:38–20:30
Cutting fingernails	average throughout the daytime
Cutting toenails	good 04:37–11:37, 14:38–20:30
Bathing, washing hair	good 04:37–11:37, 14:38–20:30

Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni; tithi Shukla-ekadashi; lagna Mesha 04:23, Vrishabha 04:37, Mithuna 06:09, Karka 08:38, Simha 11:37, Kanya 14:38, Tula 17:38

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Uttara-Phalguni — destruction of all diseases; Thursday — success.

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

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 04:59

Auspicious time ends by 09:47

+2 Ravi Yoga 04:59–23:02+1 Anandadi: Matanga 04:23–23:02+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:23–23:02+1 Yoga Harshana 04:23–21:47+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 04:23–21:490 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 04:23–23:02 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−2 Vishti (Bhadra) 09:47–21:49

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: Anandadi: Amrita, Auspicious nakshatra; cons: Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi)
Month	Vaishakha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Akshaya (No. 60) · Shaka 2028 · Vikram 2163 more

At sunrise 04:21

Tithi	12Shukla-dvadashi (Bhadra, Sun (Ravi)) · until 22:15 more
Nakshatra	Hasta, pada 1 (light, Savitar (Animating, Awakening), Moon) · until 00:10 (15.05) more
Yoga	Vajra (“diamond, thunderbolt”, inauspicious) · until 21:06 more
Karana	Bava (movable) · until 09:58 more
Vara	Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mesha (Aries), Moon: Kanya (Virgo)

Changes during the day

from 09:58	karana Balava
from 21:06	yoga Siddhi
from 22:15	tithi Shukla-triodashi
from 22:15	karana Kaulava
from 00:10 (15.05)	nakshatra Chitra

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:32
Sunrise	04:21
Noon	12:26
Sunset	20:32
End of twilight	21:21
Moonrise	16:43
Moonset	02:48
Day length	16 h 11 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

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 (04:21–20:32) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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Muhurta

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:21–22:15 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 00:10–04:19 (15.05)

Anandadi: Amrita 04:21–00:10 (15.05) Anandadi: Musala 00:10–04:19 (15.05)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:18–03:49
Abhijit Muhurta	11:54–12:59
Vijaya Muhurta	15:08–16:13
Godhuli	20:32–20:47
Pradosha	20:32–22:05
Nishitha	00:10–00:41 (15.05)
Amrita Kalam	17:53–19:33

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	10:25–12:26
Yamaganda	16:29–18:30
Gulika Kalam	06:22–08:23
Dur Muhurta	07:35–08:40, 12:59–14:03
Varjyam	07:50–09:30

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 04:33–11:33, 14:34–20:32

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	good 04:33–11:33, 14:34–20:32
Cutting fingernails	average throughout the daytime
Cutting toenails	good 04:33–11:33, 14:34–20:32
Bathing, washing hair	good 04:33–11:33, 14:34–20:32

Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Hasta; tithi Shukla-dvadashi; lagna Mesha 04:21, Vrishabha 04:33, Mithuna 06:06, Karka 08:34, Simha 11:33, Kanya 14:34, Tula 17:34

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

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

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: Amrita 04:21–00:10 (15.05)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:21–00:10 (15.05)+1 Auspicious weekday−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:21–22:15

Panchanga at sunrise 04:21

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra), Anandadi: Kana
Month	Vaishakha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Akshaya (No. 60) · Shaka 2028 · Vikram 2163 more
Festivals	Shani Pradosha

At sunrise 04:19

Tithi	13Shukla-triodashi (Jaya, God of Love) · until 23:10 more
Nakshatra	Chitra, pada 1 (soft, Tvashtri (Heavenly Architect) or Vishwakarma (Vastu God), Mars) · until 01:45 (16.05) more
Yoga	Siddhi (“success, accomplishment”, auspicious) · until 20:48 more
Karana	Kaulava (movable) · until 10:39 more
Vara	Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mesha (Aries), Moon: Kanya (Virgo)

Changes during the day

from 10:39	karana Taitila
from 20:48	yoga Vyatipata
from 23:10	tithi Shukla-chaturdashi
from 23:10	karana Gara
from 01:45 (16.05)	nakshatra Swati

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:30
Sunrise	04:19
Noon	12:26
Sunset	20:34
End of twilight	21:23
Moonrise	17:55
Moonset	03:09
Day length	16 h 14 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise

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

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

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Festivals and periods

Shani Pradosha · Shiva

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

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

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 23:10–04:17 (16.05) Ravi Yoga 01:45–04:17 (16.05) Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 01:45–04:17 (16.05) Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 01:45–04:17 (16.05)

Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 04:19–23:10

Anandadi: Siddhi 01:45–04:17 (16.05) Anandadi: Kana 04:19–01:45 (16.05)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:17–03:48
Abhijit Muhurta	11:54–12:59
Vijaya Muhurta	15:09–16:14
Godhuli	20:34–20:49
Pradosha	20:34–22:06
Nishitha	00:10–00:41 (16.05)
Amrita Kalam	18:56–20:38

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	08:23–10:24
Yamaganda	14:28–16:30
Gulika Kalam	04:19–06:21
Dur Muhurta	04:19–05:24, 05:24–06:29
Varjyam	08:42–10:24

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average throughout the daytime

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average throughout the daytime
Cutting fingernails	average 04:29–11:29, 14:30–20:31
Cutting toenails	average throughout the daytime
Bathing, washing hair	average throughout the daytime

Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Chitra; tithi Shukla-triodashi; lagna Mesha 04:19, Vrishabha 04:29, Mithuna 06:02, Karka 08:30, Simha 11:29, Kanya 14:30, Tula 17:30, Vrischika 20:31

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

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 04:19–20:48+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:19–01:45 (16.05)+1 Auspicious tithi 04:19–23:10−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−2 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 04:19–23:10−3 Anandadi: Kana 04:19–01:45 (16.05)

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 04:19

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Vyatipata, Sankranti day
Month	Vaishakha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Akshaya (No. 60) · Shaka 2028 · Vikram 2163 more
Festivals	Narasimha Jayanti · Vrishabha Sankranti

At sunrise 04:17

Tithi	14Shukla-chaturdashi (Rikta, Kali) · until 00:31 (17.05) more
Nakshatra	Swati, pada 1 (movable, Waiu (Wind), Rahu) · until 03:46 (17.05) more
Yoga	Vyatipata (“calamity, downfall”, inauspicious) · until 20:50 more
Karana	Gara (movable) · until 11:47 more
Vara	Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mesha (Aries), Moon: Tula (Libra)

Changes during the day

from 11:47	karana Vanija
from 20:50	yoga Variyana
from 00:31 (17.05)	tithi Purnima
from 00:31 (17.05)	karana Vishti
from 03:46 (17.05)	nakshatra Vishakha

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:28
Sunrise	04:17
Noon	12:26
Sunset	20:36
End of twilight	21:25
Moonrise	19:05
Moonset	03:31
Day length	16 h 18 min

Sky

Vrishabha Sankr.	15:52 — the Sun enters Vrishabha (Taurus)

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise

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 (04:17–20:36) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Shukla-chaturdashi 04:17–20:36: 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, 17:20–20:36
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Vrishabha Sankranti · Surya

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

Rule: by the moment of Sankranti, 09:28–15:52
on the day the Sun enters the sign

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 04:17–03:46 (17.05)

Anandadi: Lumbaka 04:17–03:46 (17.05) Anandadi: Utpata 03:46–04:15 (17.05)

Bhadra in the netherworld: 00:31–13:20 (17.05); Bhadra Puchha 08:53–10:10 (17.05); Bhadra Mukha 10:10–12:19 (17.05)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:15–03:46
Abhijit Muhurta	11:54–12:59
Vijaya Muhurta	15:09–16:15
Godhuli	20:36–20:51
Pradosha	20:36–22:07
Nishitha	00:10–00:41 (17.05)
Amrita Kalam	18:14–19:58

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	18:33–20:36
Yamaganda	12:26–14:29
Gulika Kalam	16:31–18:33
Dur Muhurta	18:25–19:30
Varjyam	07:49–09:33

Haircut and shaving

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

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

Cutting hair, shaving	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Bathing, washing hair	average 04:25–11:25, 14:26–20:36

Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Swati; tithi Shukla-chaturdashi; lagna Mesha 04:17, Vrishabha 04:25, Mithuna 05:58, Karka 08:26, Simha 11:25, Kanya 14:26, Tula 17:26, Vrischika 20:27

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Swati — relief from all suffering; Sunday — physical well-being.

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

Shukla-chaturdashi 04:17–20:36: a Rikta and Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Sankranti at 15:52 — a Parva day: no haircuts or shaving on this day (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Vyatipata 04:17–20:36: 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 = −4

Avoid starting important matters: Vyatipata, Sankranti day

+2 Ravi Yoga 04:17–03:46 (17.05)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:17–03:46 (17.05)−1 Anandadi: Lumbaka 04:17–03:46 (17.05)−1 Sankranti day−2 Rikta tithi 04:17–00:31 (17.05)−3 Vyatipata 04:17–20:50

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

Panchanga at sunrise 04:17

Summary	Unfavourable day — Yamaghanta, Eclipse
Month	Vaishakha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Akshaya (No. 60) · Shaka 2028 · Vikram 2163 more
Festivals	Buddha Purnima (Vesak) · Vaishakha Purnima

At sunrise 04:15

Tithi	15Purnima (Purna, Vishvedevas) · until 02:15 (18.05) more
Nakshatra	Vishakha, pada 1 (mixed, Indra and Agni, Jupiter) · until 06:08 (18.05) more
Yoga	Variyana (“excellent, best”, auspicious) · until 21:11 more
Karana	Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 13:20 more
Vara	Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Vrishabha (Taurus), Moon: Tula (Libra)

Changes during the day

from 13:20	karana Bava
from 21:11	yoga Parigha
from 02:15 (18.05)	tithi Krishna-pratipat
from 02:15 (18.05)	karana Balava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:25
Sunrise	04:15
Noon	12:26
Sunset	20:37
End of twilight	21:28
Moonrise	20:11
Moonset	03:58
Day length	16 h 22 min

Sky

Sutak	16:08–03:02 (18.05)

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise

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 (04:15–20:37) is good for sowing, for root crops.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 04:15–13:20: 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 00:31–02:15 (18.05)
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 00:31–02:15 (18.05)
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Muhurta

Yamaghanta all day

Anandadi: Mitra all day

Bhadra in the netherworld: 00:31–13:20; Bhadra Puchha 08:53–10:10; Bhadra Mukha 10:10–12:19
Gandanta (tithi): 01:50–02:41 (18.05)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:14–03:45
Abhijit Muhurta	11:54–12:59
Vijaya Muhurta	15:10–16:15
Godhuli	20:37–20:53
Pradosha	20:37–22:09
Nishitha	00:10–00:41 (18.05)
Amrita Kalam	20:28–22:13

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	06:18–08:21
Yamaganda	10:24–12:26
Gulika Kalam	14:29–16:32
Dur Muhurta	12:59–14:05, 16:15–17:21
Varjyam	09:55–11:40

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 04:21–11:21, 14:22–20:37

Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Vishakha; tithi Purnima; lagna Mesha 04:15, Vrishabha 04:21, Mithuna 05:54, Karka 08:22, Simha 11:21, Kanya 14:22, Tula 17:22, Vrischika 20:23

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

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

Eclipse: no haircuts or shaving on the day of an eclipse or during Sutak (16:08–20:37).
Purnima 04:15–20:37: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Unfavourable day · score S = −5

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

Strict prohibition: Yamaghanta, Eclipse

+1 Anandadi: Mitra all day+1 Yoga Variyana 04:15–21:11+1 Auspicious weekday−2 Vishti (Bhadra) 04:15–13:20−3 Eclipse−3 Yamaghanta 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 04:15

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Tryahasparsha, Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi)
Month	Vaishakha (amanta) · Jyeshtha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Akshaya (No. 60) · Shaka 2028 · Vikram 2163 more
Festivals	Narada Jayanti · Lunar eclipse, partial (fully visible)

At sunrise 04:13

Tithi	1Krishna-pratipat (Nanda, Brahma) · until 04:19 (19.05) more the tithi will also last until tomorrow’s sunrise (tryahasparsha)
Nakshatra	Vishakha, pada 4 (mixed, Indra and Agni, Jupiter) · until 06:08 more
Yoga	Parigha (“bolt, barrier”, inauspicious) · until 21:47 more
Karana	Balava (movable) · until 15:15 more
Vara	Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Vrishabha (Taurus), Moon: Vrischika (Scorpio)

Changes during the day

from 06:08	nakshatra Anuradha
from 15:15	karana Kaulava
from 21:47	yoga Shiva

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:23
Sunrise	04:13
Noon	12:26
Sunset	20:39
End of twilight	21:30
Moonrise	21:11
Moonset	04:30
Day length	16 h 25 min

Sky

Full moon (Purnima)	02:15
Lunar eclipse, partial	greatest eclipse 02:05, magnitude 0.234
Phases	Penumbral eclipse begins 23:31 (17.05) Partial eclipse begins 01:08 Partial eclipse ends 03:02 Penumbral eclipse ends 04:39
Visibility	fully visible: 01:08–03:02, maximum eclipse here 02:05, magnitude 0.234

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 06:08

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Vishakha (04:13–06:08) is good for sowing, for root crops.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Anuradha (06:08–20:39) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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Festivals and periods

Narada Jayanti · Narada

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

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 02:15–04:19 (19.05)
the tithi spans two sunrises — the first day is chosen by rule

Muhurta

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) all day

Anandadi: Shrivatsa 04:13–06:08 Anandadi: Vajra 06:08–04:12 (19.05)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:13–03:43
Abhijit Muhurta	11:53–12:59
Vijaya Muhurta	15:11–16:16
Godhuli	20:39–20:54
Pradosha	20:39–22:10
Nishitha	00:10–00:41 (19.05)
Amrita Kalam	21:15–23:02

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	16:33–18:36
Yamaganda	08:20–10:23
Gulika Kalam	12:26–14:30
Dur Muhurta	07:31–08:36, 23:40–00:10 (19.05)
Varjyam	10:35–12:22

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 06:08–11:17, 14:18–20:39

Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Vishakha until 06:08, Anuradha from 06:08; tithi Krishna-pratipat; lagna Mesha 04:13, Vrishabha 04:17, Mithuna 05:50, Karka 08:18, Simha 11:17, Kanya 14:18, Tula 17:18, Vrischika 20:19

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Vishakha (until 06:08) — loss of money; Anuradha (from 06:08) — loss of money. In general Anuradha is favourable, but not for the very first shaving, cutting or trimming of hair (“vapanam”); Tuesday — harm to longevity.

Cautions:

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

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Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −6

+1 Auspicious tithi all day+1 Auspicious nakshatra 06:08–04:12 (19.05)0 Anandadi: Shrivatsa 04:13–06:08−1 Anandadi: Vajra 06:08–04:12 (19.05)−1 Yoga Parigha 04:13–09:29−1 Eclipse nearby−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and 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 04:13

Summary	Best day — Amrita Siddhi Yoga, Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi); auspicious time — until 08:49
Month	Vaishakha (amanta) · Jyeshtha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Akshaya (No. 60) · Shaka 2028 · Vikram 2163 more

At sunrise 04:12

Tithi	1Krishna-pratipat (Nanda, Brahma) · until 04:19 more vriddhi: the same tithi also prevailed at yesterday’s sunrise
Nakshatra	Anuradha, pada 4 (soft, Mitra (Friend), Saturn) · until 08:49 more
Yoga	Shiva (“auspicious, benevolent”, auspicious) · until 22:35 more
Karana	Kaulava (movable) · until 04:19 more
Vara	Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Vrishabha (Taurus), Moon: Vrischika (Scorpio)

Changes during the day

from 04:19	tithi Krishna-dvitya
from 04:19	karana Taitila
from 08:49	nakshatra Jyestha
from 17:27	karana Gara
from 22:35	yoga Siddha

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:21
Sunrise	04:12
Noon	12:26
Sunset	20:41
End of twilight	21:32
Moonrise	22:04
Moonset	05:09
Day length	16 h 29 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 04:19	from 08:49

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, Anuradha (04:12–08:49) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Jyestha (08:49–20:41) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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Muhurta

Amrita Siddhi Yoga 04:12–08:49 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:12–08:49 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:19–04:10 (20.05)

Samvartaka Yoga 04:12–04:19 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 04:19–08:49

Anandadi: Saumya 04:12–08:49 Anandadi: Dhwanksha 08:49–04:10 (20.05)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:11–03:42
Abhijit Muhurta	none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday
Vijaya Muhurta	15:11–16:17
Godhuli	20:41–20:56
Pradosha	20:41–22:11
Nishitha	00:11–00:41 (20.05)
Amrita Kalam	01:51–03:39 (20.05)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	12:26–14:30
Yamaganda	06:15–08:19
Gulika Kalam	10:23–12:26
Dur Muhurta	11:53–12:59
Varjyam	15:06–16:53

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 04:14–11:13, 14:14–20:15

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 04:14–11:13, 14:14–20:15
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 04:14–11:13, 14:14–20:15
Bathing, washing hair	good 04:14–08:49

Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Anuradha until 08:49, Jyestha from 08:49; tithi Krishna-pratipat until 04:19, Krishna-dvitya from 04:19; lagna Mesha 04:12, Vrishabha 04:14, Mithuna 05:46, Karka 08:15, Simha 11:13, Kanya 14:14, Tula 17:14, Vrischika 20:15

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Anuradha (until 08:49) — loss of money. In general Anuradha is favourable, but not for the very first shaving, cutting or trimming of hair (“vapanam”); Jyestha (from 08:49) — loss (reduction) of landed property (real estate); Wednesday — favour of the authorities.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Best day · score S = +8

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

Auspicious time ends by 08:49

+4 Amrita Siddhi Yoga 04:12–08:49+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:19–04:10 (20.05)+1 Anandadi: Saumya 04:12–08:49+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:12–08:49+1 Yoga Shiva 04:12–22:35+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 04:12–04:190 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 04:19–08:49 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Samvartaka Yoga 04:12–04:19−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 08:49–04:10 (20.05)−1 Anandadi: Dhwanksha 08:49–04:10 (20.05)−1 Eclipse nearby

Panchanga at sunrise 04:12

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Yoga Siddha, Auspicious weekday; cons: Fierce or sharp nakshatra, Anandadi: Kaladanda
Month	Vaishakha (amanta) · Jyeshtha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Akshaya (No. 60) · Shaka 2028 · Vikram 2163 more

At sunrise 04:10

Tithi	2Krishna-dvitya (Bhadra, Vidhatr) · until 06:38 more
Nakshatra	Jyestha, pada 3 (sharp, Indra (Leader of the Gods), Mercury) · until 11:43 more Gandamula
Yoga	Siddha (“perfected, accomplished”, auspicious) · until 23:32 more
Karana	Gara (movable) · until 06:38 more
Vara	Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Vrishabha (Taurus), Moon: Vrischika (Scorpio)

Changes during the day

from 06:38	tithi Krishna-tritya
from 06:38	karana Vanija
from 11:43	nakshatra Mula
from 19:51	karana Vishti
from 23:32	yoga Sadhya

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:19
Sunrise	04:10
Noon	12:26
Sunset	20:43
End of twilight	21:34
Moonrise	22:49
Moonset	05:56
Day length	16 h 32 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 06:38

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Jyestha (04:10–11:43) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Mula (11:43–20:43) is good for sowing, for root crops.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 19:51–20:43: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Muhurta

Anandadi: Kaladanda 04:10–11:43 Anandadi: Dhumra 11:43–04:09 (21.05)

Bhadra in the netherworld: 19:51–09:05 (21.05); Bhadra Puchha 04:27–05:47 (21.05); Bhadra Mukha 05:47–07:59 (21.05)
Gandanta (nakshatra): 04:59–18:28
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Jyestha

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:10–03:40
Abhijit Muhurta	11:53–12:59
Vijaya Muhurta	15:12–16:18
Godhuli	20:43–20:58
Pradosha	20:43–22:12
Nishitha	00:11–00:40 (21.05)
Amrita Kalam	none on this day

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	14:30–16:35
Yamaganda	04:10–06:14
Gulika Kalam	08:18–10:22
Dur Muhurta	09:41–10:47, 16:18–17:24
Varjyam	none on this day

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average throughout the daytime

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average throughout the daytime
Cutting fingernails	average 04:10–11:09, 14:10–20:11
Cutting toenails	average throughout the daytime
Bathing, washing hair	average throughout the daytime

Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Jyestha until 11:43, Mula from 11:43; tithi Krishna-dvitya until 06:38, Krishna-tritya from 06:38; lagna Vrishabha 04:10, Mithuna 05:42, Karka 08:11, Simha 11:09, Kanya 14:10, Tula 17:10, Vrischika 20:11

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Jyestha (until 11:43) — loss (reduction) of landed property (real estate); Mula (from 11:43) — ruin of the family; Thursday — success.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = +2

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

+2 Yoga Siddha 04:10–23:32+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 04:10–06:380 Vishti (Bhadra) 19:51–04:09 (21.05)−1 Anandadi: Kaladanda 04:10–11:43−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 04:10–11:43

Panchanga at sunrise 04:10

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Anandadi: Sthira, Yoga Sadhya; cons: Rikta tithi, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
Month	Vaishakha (amanta) · Jyeshtha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Akshaya (No. 60) · Shaka 2028 · Vikram 2163 more
Festivals	Sankashti Chaturthi (Ekadanta)

At sunrise 04:09

Tithi	3Krishna-tritya (Jaya, Vishnu) · until 09:05 more
Nakshatra	Mula, pada 3 (sharp, Nirriti (Goddess of Destruction or Alakshmi), Ketu) · until 14:44 more Gandamula
Yoga	Sadhya (“attainable, amenable”, auspicious) · until 00:32 (22.05) more
Karana	Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 09:05 more
Vara	Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Vrishabha (Taurus), Moon: Dhanu (Sagittarius)

Changes during the day

from 09:05	tithi Krishna-chaturti
from 09:05	karana Bava
from 14:44	nakshatra Purva-Ashadha
from 22:19	karana Balava
from 00:32 (22.05)	yoga Shubha

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:17
Sunrise	04:09
Noon	12:26
Sunset	20:44
End of twilight	21:36
Moonrise	23:26
Moonset	06:50
Day length	16 h 35 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 09:05	from 14:44

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, Mula (04:09–14:44) is good for sowing, for root crops.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Ashadha (14:44–20:44) is good for root crops.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 04:09–09:05: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

Sankashti Chaturthi (Ekadanta) · Ganesha

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

Rule: at moonrise, 23:26
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Muhurta

Anandadi: Sthira 04:09–14:44 Anandadi: Vardhamana 14:44–04:07 (22.05)

Bhadra in the netherworld: 19:51 (20.05)–09:05; Bhadra Puchha 04:27–05:47; Bhadra Mukha 05:47–07:59
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Mula

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:09–03:39
Abhijit Muhurta	11:53–13:00
Vijaya Muhurta	15:12–16:19
Godhuli	20:44–20:59
Pradosha	20:44–22:13
Nishitha	00:11–00:40 (22.05)
Amrita Kalam	07:32–09:20

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	10:22–12:26
Yamaganda	16:35–18:40
Gulika Kalam	06:13–08:17
Dur Muhurta	07:28–08:34, 13:00–14:06
Varjyam	12:56–14:44, 01:32–03:20 (22.05)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 04:09–09:05

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 04:09–09:05
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 04:09–09:05
Bathing, washing hair	average 04:09–11:05, 14:06–20:44

Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Mula until 14:44, Purva-Ashadha from 14:44; tithi Krishna-tritya until 09:05, Krishna-chaturti from 09:05; lagna Vrishabha 04:09, Mithuna 05:38, Karka 08:07, Simha 11:05, Kanya 14:06, Tula 17:06, Vrischika 20:07

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Mula (until 14:44) — ruin of the family; Purva-Ashadha (from 14:44) — ruin of the family; Friday — universal respect.

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

Krishna-chaturti 09:05–20:44: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = 0

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

+1 Anandadi: Sthira 04:09–14:44+1 Yoga Sadhya 04:09–00:32 (22.05)+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 04:09–09:05−1 Vishti (Bhadra) 04:09–09:05−1 Surya Dagdha tithi 09:05–04:07 (22.05)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 04:09–14:44−1 Rikta tithi 09:05–04:07 (22.05)

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

Panchanga at sunrise 04:09

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Yoga Shubha, Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi); cons: Rikta tithi, Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi)
Month	Vaishakha (amanta) · Jyeshtha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Akshaya (No. 60) · Shaka 2028 · Vikram 2163 more

At sunrise 04:07

Tithi	4Krishna-chaturti (Rikta, Yama) · until 11:33 more
Nakshatra	Purva-Ashadha, pada 2 (fierce, Varuna, Venus) · until 17:44 more
Yoga	Shubha (“goodness, happiness”, auspicious) · until 01:29 (23.05) more
Karana	Balava (movable) · until 11:33 more
Vara	Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Vrishabha (Taurus), Moon: Dhanu (Sagittarius)

Changes during the day

from 11:33	tithi Krishna-panchami
from 11:33	karana Kaulava
from 17:44	nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha
from 00:45 (23.05)	karana Taitila
from 01:29 (23.05)	yoga Shukla

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:15
Sunrise	04:07
Noon	12:26
Sunset	20:46
End of twilight	21:39
Moonrise	23:56
Moonset	07:50
Day length	16 h 39 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 11:33	from 17:44

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, Purva-Ashadha (04:07–17:44) is good for root crops.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Ashadha (17:44–20:46) is good for sowing.

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Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:07–11:33

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 11:33–04:05 (23.05)

Anandadi: Matanga 04:07–17:44 Anandadi: Rakshasa 17:44–04:05 (23.05)

Surya Dagdha tithi: Krishna-chaturti

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:08–03:37
Abhijit Muhurta	11:53–13:00
Vijaya Muhurta	15:13–16:20
Godhuli	20:46–21:01
Pradosha	20:46–22:14
Nishitha	00:11–00:40 (23.05)
Amrita Kalam	12:20–14:08

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	08:17–10:22
Yamaganda	14:31–16:36
Gulika Kalam	04:07–06:12
Dur Muhurta	04:07–05:14, 05:14–06:20
Varjyam	02:41–04:28 (23.05)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 14:02–20:46

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 14:02–20:46
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 14:02–20:46
Bathing, washing hair	average 04:07–11:02, 11:33–20:46

Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Purva-Ashadha until 17:44, Uttara-Ashadha from 17:44; tithi Krishna-chaturti until 11:33, Krishna-panchami from 11:33; lagna Vrishabha 04:07, Mithuna 05:34, Karka 08:03, Simha 11:02, Kanya 14:02, Tula 17:03, Vrischika 20:04

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Purva-Ashadha (until 17:44) — ruin of the family; Uttara-Ashadha (from 17:44) — improved health; Saturday — decline of physical strength.

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

Krishna-chaturti 04:07–11:33: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = −1

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

+2 Yoga Shubha 04:07–01:29 (23.05)+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:07–11:33+1 Anandadi: Matanga 04:07–17:44+1 Auspicious tithi 11:33–04:05 (23.05)0 Auspicious nakshatra 17:44–04:05 (23.05)0 Anandadi: Rakshasa 17:44–04:05 (23.05)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Surya Dagdha tithi 04:07–11:33−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 04:07–17:44−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 11:33–04:05 (23.05)−2 Rikta tithi 04:07–11:33

Panchanga at sunrise 04:07

Summary	Best day — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Anandadi: Amrita; auspicious time — until 13:54
Month	Vaishakha (amanta) · Jyeshtha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Akshaya (No. 60) · Shaka 2028 · Vikram 2163 more

At sunrise 04:05

Tithi	5Krishna-panchami (Purna, Soma) · until 13:53 more
Nakshatra	Uttara-Ashadha, pada 2 (fixed, Vishva-Deva (All Gods), Sun) · until 20:35 more
Yoga	Shukla (“bright, pure”, auspicious) · until 02:16 (24.05) more
Karana	Taitila (movable) · until 13:53 more
Vara	Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Vrishabha (Taurus), Moon: Makara (Capricorn)

Changes during the day

from 13:53	tithi Krishna-shashti
from 13:53	karana Gara
from 20:35	nakshatra Shravana
from 02:16 (24.05)	yoga Brahma
from 02:57 (24.05)	karana Vanija

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:13
Sunrise	04:05
Noon	12:26
Sunset	20:48
End of twilight	21:41
Moonrise	none
Moonset	08:54
Day length	16 h 42 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 13:53	from 20:35

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, Uttara-Ashadha (04:05–20:35) is good for sowing.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Shravana (20:35–20:48) is good for sowing.

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Muhurta

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:05–20:35 Ravi Yoga 20:35–04:04 (24.05)

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 13:53–04:04 (24.05)

Anandadi: Amrita 04:05–13:54 Anandadi: Musala 13:54–22:21 Anandadi: Gada 22:21–04:04 (24.05)

Gandanta (tithi): 13:27–14:19

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:07–03:36
Abhijit Muhurta	11:53–13:00
Vijaya Muhurta	15:14–16:20
Godhuli	20:48–21:02
Pradosha	20:48–22:15
Nishitha	00:11–00:40 (24.05)
Amrita Kalam	13:25–15:13

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	18:42–20:48
Yamaganda	12:27–14:32
Gulika Kalam	16:37–18:42
Dur Muhurta	18:34–19:41
Varjyam	02:41–04:28, 01:00–02:46 (24.05)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 04:05–13:53, 13:58–20:00

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 04:05–13:53, 13:58–20:00
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 04:05–13:53, 13:58–20:00
Bathing, washing hair	average 04:05–13:53, 13:58–20:48

Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha until 20:35, Shravana from 20:35; tithi Krishna-panchami until 13:53, Krishna-shashti from 13:53; lagna Vrishabha 04:05, Mithuna 05:30, Karka 07:59, Simha 10:58, Kanya 13:58, Tula 16:59, Vrischika 20:00

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Uttara-Ashadha (until 20:35) — improved health; Shravana (from 20:35) — bodily development (physical growth); Sunday — physical well-being.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Best day · score S = +7

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

Auspicious time ends by 13:54

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:05–20:35+1 Anandadi: Amrita 04:05–13:54+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:05–20:35+1 Yoga Shukla 04:05–02:16 (24.05)+1 Auspicious tithi 04:05–13:530 Ravi Yoga 20:35–04:04 (24.05)0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 13:53–04:04 (24.05) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Anandadi: Musala 13:54–22:21

Panchanga at sunrise 04:05

Summary	Best day — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Yoga Brahma; auspicious time — until 15:55
Month	Vaishakha (amanta) · Jyeshtha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Akshaya (No. 60) · Shaka 2028 · Vikram 2163 more

At sunrise 04:04

Tithi	6Krishna-shashti (Nanda, Kartikeya) · until 15:55 more
Nakshatra	Shravana, pada 2 (movable, Shri Vishnu, Moon) · until 23:05 more
Yoga	Brahma (“Brahma, sacred knowledge”, auspicious) · until 02:44 (25.05) more
Karana	Vanija (movable) · until 15:55 more
Vara	Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Vrishabha (Taurus), Moon: Makara (Capricorn)

Changes during the day

from 15:55	tithi Krishna-saptami
from 15:55	karana Vishti
from 23:05	nakshatra Dhanishtha
from 02:44 (25.05)	yoga Indra

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:11
Sunrise	04:04
Noon	12:26
Sunset	20:49
End of twilight	21:43
Moonrise	00:21
Moonset	10:01
Day length	16 h 45 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 15:55

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Shravana (04:04–20:49) is good for sowing.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 15:55–20:49: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 04:04–23:05 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:04–23:05 Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 23:05–04:02 (25.05)

Hutashana Yoga 04:04–15:55 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:04–15:55 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 15:55–04:02 (25.05)

Anandadi: Siddhi 04:04–23:05 Anandadi: Shubha 23:05–04:02 (25.05)

Bhadra in the netherworld: 15:55–04:45 (25.05); Bhadra Puchha 21:01–22:18; Bhadra Mukha 22:18–00:26 (25.05)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:06–03:35
Abhijit Muhurta	11:53–13:00
Vijaya Muhurta	15:14–16:21
Godhuli	20:49–21:04
Pradosha	20:49–22:16
Nishitha	00:12–00:40 (25.05)
Amrita Kalam	11:36–13:22

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	06:10–08:15
Yamaganda	10:21–12:27
Gulika Kalam	14:32–16:38
Dur Muhurta	13:00–14:07, 16:21–17:28
Varjyam	03:25–05:09 (25.05)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 15:55–19:56

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

Cutting hair, shaving	good 15:55–19:56
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	good 15:55–19:56
Bathing, washing hair	good 04:04–10:54, 13:54–20:49

Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Shravana; tithi Krishna-shashti until 15:55, Krishna-saptami from 15:55; lagna Vrishabha 04:04, Mithuna 05:26, Karka 07:55, Simha 10:54, Kanya 13:54, Tula 16:55, Vrischika 19:56

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Shravana — bodily development (physical growth); Monday — clear, bright complexion.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Best day · score S = +9

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

Auspicious time ends by 15:55

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:04–23:05+2 Yoga Brahma 04:04–02:44 (25.05)+2 Ravi Yoga 04:04–23:05+1 Anandadi: Siddhi 04:04–23:05+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:04–23:05+1 Auspicious weekday0 Hutashana Yoga 04:04–15:55 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 15:55–04:02 (25.05) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:04–15:55 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Vishti (Bhadra) 15:55–04:02 (25.05)

Panchanga at sunrise 04:04

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Anandadi: Utpata, Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi)
Month	Vaishakha (amanta) · Jyeshtha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Akshaya (No. 60) · Shaka 2028 · Vikram 2163 more
Festivals	Kalashtami

At sunrise 04:02

Tithi	7Krishna-saptami (Bhadra, Indra) · until 17:28 more
Nakshatra	Dhanishtha, pada 1 (movable, Vasu (kind) - 8 phenomena of nature, assistants of Indra, Mars) · until 01:05 (26.05) more
Yoga	Indra (“Indra, lord”, auspicious) · until 02:49 (26.05) more
Karana	Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 04:45 more
Vara	Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Vrishabha (Taurus), Moon: Makara (Capricorn)

Changes during the day

from 04:45	karana Bava
from 17:28	tithi Krishna-ashtami
from 17:28	karana Balava
from 01:05 (26.05)	nakshatra Shatabhisha
from 02:49 (26.05)	yoga Vaidhriti

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:09
Sunrise	04:02
Noon	12:26
Sunset	20:51
End of twilight	21:45
Moonrise	00:42
Moonset	11:10
Day length	16 h 48 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 17:28

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:

Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 04:02–04:45: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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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, 20:51–22:17
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Muhurta

Dwipushkar Yoga 04:02–17:28 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 17:28–04:01 (26.05)

Hutashana Yoga 04:02–17:28 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:02–17:28

Anandadi: Utpata 04:02–01:05 (26.05) Anandadi: Mrityu 01:05–04:01 (26.05)

Bhadra in the netherworld: 15:55 (24.05)–04:45; Bhadra Puchha 21:01–22:18 (24.05); Bhadra Mukha 22:18 (24.05)–00:26
Agni Panchaka: 12:09–02:08 (30.05)

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 (26.05)
Amrita Kalam	13:49–15:33

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	16:39–18:45
Yamaganda	08:15–10:21
Gulika Kalam	12:27–14:33
Dur Muhurta	07:24–08:31, 23:43–00:12 (26.05)
Varjyam	03:25–05:09

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 04:02–17:28

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 04:02–17:28
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 04:02–17:28
Bathing, washing hair	average throughout the daytime

Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Dhanishtha; tithi Krishna-saptami until 17:28, Krishna-ashtami from 17:28; lagna Vrishabha 04:02, Mithuna 05:22, Karka 07:51, Simha 10:50, Kanya 13:51, Tula 16:51, Vrischika 19:52

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

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

Krishna-ashtami 17:28–20:51: 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 = −5

+2 Yoga Indra 04:02–02:49 (26.05)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:02–01:05 (26.05)0 Dwipushkar Yoga 04:02–17:280 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 17:28–04:01 (26.05) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Vishti (Bhadra) 04:02–04:450 Ashtami 17:28–04:01 (26.05)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Panchaka 12:09–04:01 (26.05)−2 Hutashana Yoga 04:02–17:28−2 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:02–17:28−3 Anandadi: Utpata 04:02–01:05 (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 04:02

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Vaidhriti, Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi)
Month	Vaishakha (amanta) · Jyeshtha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Akshaya (No. 60) · Shaka 2028 · Vikram 2163 more

At sunrise 04:01

Tithi	8Krishna-ashtami (Jaya, Vasus) · until 18:24 more
Nakshatra	Shatabhisha, pada 1 (movable, Varuna, Rahu) · until 02:27 (27.05) more
Yoga	Vaidhriti (“without support, discord”, inauspicious) · until 02:22 (27.05) more
Karana	Balava (movable) · until 06:01 more
Vara	Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Vrishabha (Taurus), Moon: Kumbha (Aquarius)

Changes during the day

from 06:01	karana Kaulava
from 18:24	tithi Krishna-navami
from 18:24	karana Taitila
from 02:22 (27.05)	yoga Vishkambha
from 02:27 (27.05)	nakshatra Purva-Bhadra

Sun and Moon

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

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 18:24

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 (04:01–20:53) is good for sowing.

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Muhurta

Hutashana Yoga 04:01–18:24 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:01–18:24 Krakacha Yoga 18:24–04:00 (27.05)

Anandadi: Manasa 04:01–02:27 (27.05) Anandadi: Padma 02:27–04:00 (27.05)

Agni Panchaka: 12:09 (25.05)–02:08 (30.05)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:04–03:32
Abhijit Muhurta	none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday
Vijaya Muhurta	15:15–16:23
Godhuli	20:53–21:07
Pradosha	20:53–22:18
Nishitha	00:12–00:40 (27.05)
Amrita Kalam	18:51–20:32

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	12:27–14:33
Yamaganda	06:08–08:14
Gulika Kalam	10:20–12:27
Dur Muhurta	11:53–13:01
Varjyam	08:42–10:23

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 04:01–10:46, 13:47–18:24

Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Shatabhisha; tithi Krishna-ashtami until 18:24, Krishna-navami from 18:24; lagna Vrishabha 04:01, Mithuna 05:18, Karka 07:47, Simha 10:46, Kanya 13:47, Tula 16:47, Vrischika 19:48

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

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

Krishna-ashtami 04:01–18:24: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Krishna-navami 18:24–20:53: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Vaidhriti 04:01–20:53: auspicious undertakings, including haircuts, are avoided during this yoga (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −6

Avoid starting important matters: Vaidhriti

+1 Anandadi: Manasa 04:01–02:27 (27.05)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:01–02:27 (27.05)+1 Auspicious weekday0 Krakacha Yoga 18:24–04:00 (27.05)−1 Ashtami 04:01–18:24−1 Panchaka all day−2 Hutashana Yoga 04:01–18:24−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:01–18:24−3 Vaidhriti 04:01–02:22 (27.05)

Panchanga at sunrise 04:01

Summary	Unfavourable day — many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower), Rikta tithi
Month	Vaishakha (amanta) · Jyeshtha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Akshaya (No. 60) · Shaka 2028 · Vikram 2163 more

At sunrise 04:00

Tithi	9Krishna-navami (Rikta, Serpent (Naga)) · until 18:37 more
Nakshatra	Purva-Bhadra, pada 1 (fierce, Aja Ekapad - sunbeam or lightning strike, Jupiter) · until 03:06 (28.05) more
Yoga	Vishkambha (“prop, bolt”, inauspicious) · until 01:21 (28.05) more
Karana	Taitila (movable) · until 06:36 more
Vara	Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Vrishabha (Taurus), Moon: Kumbha (Aquarius)

Changes during the day

from 06:36	karana Gara
from 18:37	tithi Krishna-dashami
from 18:37	karana Vanija
from 01:21 (28.05)	yoga Priti
from 03:06 (28.05)	nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:05
Sunrise	04:00
Noon	12:26
Sunset	20:54
End of twilight	21:49
Moonrise	01:20
Moonset	13:34
Day length	16 h 54 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 18:37

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

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

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Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 18:37–03:58 (28.05)

Hutashana Yoga 04:00–18:37 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:00–18:37

Anandadi: Chhatra 03:06–03:58 (28.05) Anandadi: Mudgara 04:00–03:06 (28.05)

Agni Panchaka: 12:09 (25.05)–02:08 (30.05)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:03–03:31
Abhijit Muhurta	11:53–13:01
Vijaya Muhurta	15:16–16:24
Godhuli	20:54–21:08
Pradosha	20:54–22:19
Nishitha	00:12–00:40 (28.05)
Amrita Kalam	18:53–20:32

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	14:34–16:41
Yamaganda	04:00–06:07
Gulika Kalam	08:13–10:20
Dur Muhurta	09:38–10:45, 16:24–17:31
Varjyam	09:02–10:40

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 18:37–19:44

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 18:37–19:44
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 18:37–19:44
Bathing, washing hair	average 04:00–10:42, 13:43–20:54

Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Purva-Bhadra; tithi Krishna-navami until 18:37, Krishna-dashami from 18:37; lagna Vrishabha 04:00, Mithuna 05:14, Karka 07:43, Simha 10:42, Kanya 13:43, Tula 16:43, Vrischika 19:44

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

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

Krishna-navami 04:00–18:37: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Unfavourable day · score S = −8

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

+1 Auspicious weekday0 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 18:37–03:58 (28.05)−1 Anandadi: Mudgara 04:00–03:06 (28.05)−1 Panchaka all day−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 04:00–03:06 (28.05)−2 Hutashana Yoga 04:00–18:37−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:00–18:37−2 Rikta tithi 04:00–18:37

Panchanga at sunrise 04:00

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Bhadra on earth, Hutashana Yoga
Month	Vaishakha (amanta) · Jyeshtha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Akshaya (No. 60) · Shaka 2028 · Vikram 2163 more

At sunrise 03:58

Tithi	10Krishna-dashami (Purna, Dharma) · until 18:04 more
Nakshatra	Uttara-Bhadra, pada 1 (fixed, Ahirbudhyana (Serpent of the Deep - Milky Way under the horizon), Saturn) · until 02:59 (29.05) more
Yoga	Priti (“love, affection”, auspicious) · until 23:42 more
Karana	Vanija (movable) · until 06:26 more
Vara	Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Vrishabha (Taurus), Moon: Mina (Pisces)

Changes during the day

from 06:26	karana Vishti
from 18:04	tithi Krishna-ekadashi
from 18:04	karana Bava
from 23:42	yoga Ayushman
from 02:59 (29.05)	nakshatra Revati

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:04
Sunrise	03:58
Noon	12:27
Sunset	20:56
End of twilight	21:51
Moonrise	01:38
Moonset	14:50
Day length	16 h 57 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 18:04

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Bhadra (03:58–20:56) is good for sowing.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 06:26–18:04: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 18:04–03:57 (29.05) Amrita Siddhi Yoga 02:59–03:57 (29.05) Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 02:59–03:57 (29.05)

Hutashana Yoga 03:58–18:04

Anandadi: Dhwaja 03:58–02:59 (29.05) Anandadi: Shrivatsa 02:59–03:57 (29.05)

Bhadra on earth: 06:26–18:04; Bhadra Puchha 08:06–09:16; Bhadra Mukha 09:16–11:14
Agni Panchaka: 12:09 (25.05)–02:08 (30.05)
Gandanta (tithi): 17:41–18:27

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:02–03:30
Abhijit Muhurta	11:53–13:01
Vijaya Muhurta	15:17–16:24
Godhuli	20:56–21:10
Pradosha	20:56–22:20
Nishitha	00:12–00:40 (29.05)
Amrita Kalam	22:13–23:48

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	10:20–12:27
Yamaganda	16:41–18:49
Gulika Kalam	06:06–08:13
Dur Muhurta	07:22–08:30, 13:01–14:09
Varjyam	12:39–14:15

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 03:58–06:26, 18:04–19:40

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

Cutting hair, shaving	good 03:58–06:26, 18:04–19:40
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	good 03:58–06:26, 18:04–19:40
Bathing, washing hair	good 03:58–10:38, 13:39–20:56

Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra; tithi Krishna-dashami until 18:04, Krishna-ekadashi from 18:04; lagna Vrishabha 03:58, Mithuna 05:10, Karka 07:39, Simha 10:38, Kanya 13:39, Tula 16:39, Vrischika 19:40

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

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

Bhadra on earth 06:26–18:04: 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).
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: Bhadra on earth

+1 Anandadi: Dhwaja 03:58–02:59 (29.05)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 03:58–02:59 (29.05)+1 Yoga Priti 03:58–23:42+1 Auspicious weekday0 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 18:04–03:57 (29.05)−1 Panchaka all day−2 Hutashana Yoga 03:58–18:04−3 Bhadra on earth 06:26–18:04

Panchanga at sunrise 03:58

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra), Hutashana Yoga
Month	Vaishakha (amanta) · Jyeshtha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Akshaya (No. 60) · Shaka 2028 · Vikram 2163 more
Festivals	Apara Ekadashi (Achala)

At sunrise 03:57

Tithi	11Krishna-ekadashi (Nanda, Rudra) · until 16:45 more
Nakshatra	Revati, pada 1 (soft, Pushan (Prosperous), Mercury) · until 02:08 (30.05) more Gandamula
Yoga	Ayushman (“long-lived”, auspicious) · until 21:27 more
Karana	Bava (movable) · until 05:30 more
Vara	Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Vrishabha (Taurus), Moon: Mina (Pisces)

Changes during the day

from 05:30	karana Balava
from 16:45	tithi Krishna-dvadashi
from 16:45	karana Kaulava
from 21:27	yoga Saubhagya
from 02:08 (30.05)	nakshatra Ashwini
from 03:49 (30.05)	karana Taitila

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:02
Sunrise	03:57
Noon	12:27
Sunset	20:57
End of twilight	21:53
Moonrise	01:59
Moonset	16:09
Day length	17 h 00 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 16:45

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, Revati (03:57–20:57) 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 18:04 (28.05)–16:45
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Parana (breaking the fast): 03:56–07:20 (30.05)

Muhurta

Hutashana Yoga 03:57–16:45 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 03:57–02:08 (30.05)

Anandadi: Prajapati 03:57–02:08 (30.05) Anandadi: Saumya 02:08–03:56 (30.05)

Agni Panchaka: 12:09 (25.05)–02:08 (30.05)
Gandanta (nakshatra): 20:25–07:48 (30.05)
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Revati

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	00:13–00:41 (30.05)
Amrita Kalam	23:49–01:22 (30.05)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	08:12–10:20
Yamaganda	14:35–16:42
Gulika Kalam	03:57–06:05
Dur Muhurta	03:57–05:05, 05:05–06:13
Varjyam	14:34–16:06

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 03:57–10:34, 13:35–19:36

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 03:57–10:34, 13:35–19:36
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 03:57–10:34, 13:35–19:36
Bathing, washing hair	average throughout the daytime

Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Revati; tithi Krishna-ekadashi until 16:45, Krishna-dvadashi from 16:45; lagna Vrishabha 03:57, Mithuna 05:07, Karka 07:35, Simha 10:34, Kanya 13:35, Tula 16:35, Vrischika 19:36

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

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −4

+1 Anandadi: Prajapati 03:57–02:08 (30.05)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 03:57–02:08 (30.05)+1 Yoga Ayushman 03:57–21:27−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Panchaka 03:57–02:08 (30.05)−2 Hutashana Yoga 03:57–16:45−3 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 03:57–02:08 (30.05)

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

Panchanga at sunrise 03:57

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Anandadi: Ananda; cons: Krakacha Yoga, Gandanta
Month	Vaishakha (amanta) · Jyeshtha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Akshaya (No. 60) · Shaka 2028 · Vikram 2163 more
Festivals	Pradosha Vrat

At sunrise 03:56

Tithi	12Krishna-dvadashi (Bhadra, Sun (Ravi)) · until 14:43 more
Nakshatra	Ashwini, pada 1 (light, Ashwini Kumara, Ketu) · until 00:36 (31.05) more Gandamula
Yoga	Saubhagya (“good fortune, marital happiness”, auspicious) · until 18:38 more
Karana	Taitila (movable) · until 14:43 more
Vara	Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Vrishabha (Taurus), Moon: Mesha (Aries)

Changes during the day

from 14:43	tithi Krishna-trayodashi
from 14:43	karana Gara
from 18:38	yoga Shobhana
from 00:36 (31.05)	nakshatra Bharani
from 01:28 (31.05)	karana Vanija

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:00
Sunrise	03:56
Noon	12:27
Sunset	20:59
End of twilight	21:55
Moonrise	02:22
Moonset	17:31
Day length	17 h 02 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 14:43

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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, 20:59–22:22
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Muhurta

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 03:56–00:36 (31.05)

Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:56–14:43 Hutashana Yoga 03:56–14:43 Krakacha Yoga 03:56–14:43 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 00:36–03:55 (31.05)

Anandadi: Ananda 03:56–00:36 (31.05) Anandadi: Kaladanda 00:36–03:55 (31.05)

Gandanta (nakshatra): 20:25 (29.05)–07:48
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Ashwini

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:00–03:28
Abhijit Muhurta	11:53–13:01
Vijaya Muhurta	15:18–16:26
Godhuli	20:59–21:12
Pradosha	20:59–22:22
Nishitha	00:13–00:41 (31.05)
Amrita Kalam	17:51–19:21

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	18:51–20:59
Yamaganda	12:27–14:35
Gulika Kalam	16:43–18:51
Dur Muhurta	18:42–19:50
Varjyam	20:51–22:21

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 03:56–10:30, 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	average 03:56–10:30, 13:31–19:32
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 03:56–10:30, 13:31–19:32
Bathing, washing hair	average 03:56–10:30, 13:31–20:59

Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Ashwini; tithi Krishna-dvadashi until 14:43, Krishna-trayodashi from 14:43; lagna Vrishabha 03:56, Mithuna 05:03, Karka 07:31, Simha 10:30, Kanya 13:31, Tula 16:31, Vrischika 19:32

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Ashwini — joy; Sunday — physical well-being.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

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 03:56–00:36 (31.05)+1 Anandadi: Ananda 03:56–00:36 (31.05)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 03:56–00:36 (31.05)+1 Yoga Saubhagya 03:56–18:380 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:56–14:43 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Hutashana Yoga 03:56–14:43 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Gandanta 03:56–07:48−3 Krakacha Yoga 03:56–14:43

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

Panchanga at sunrise 03:56

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Anandadi: Chara, Yoga Shobhana; cons: Vishti (Bhadra), Krishna Chaturdashi
Month	Vaishakha (amanta) · Jyeshtha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Akshaya (No. 60) · Shaka 2028 · Vikram 2163 more
Festivals	Masik Shivaratri

At sunrise 03:55

Tithi	13Krishna-trayodashi (Jaya, God of Love) · until 12:04 more
Nakshatra	Bharani, pada 1 (fierce, Yama (Dharma-raja), Venus) · until 22:30 more
Yoga	Shobhana (“splendid, beautiful”, auspicious) · until 15:19 more
Karana	Vanija (movable) · until 12:04 more
Vara	Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Vrishabha (Taurus), Moon: Mesha (Aries)

Changes during the day

from 12:04	tithi Krishna-chaturdashi
from 12:04	karana Vishti
from 15:19	yoga Atiganda
from 22:30	nakshatra Krittika
from 22:33	karana Shakuni

Sun and Moon

Dawn	02:59
Sunrise	03:55
Noon	12:27
Sunset	21:00
End of twilight	21:56
Moonrise	02:51
Moonset	18:53
Day length	17 h 05 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 12:04

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Bharani (03:55–21:00) is good for root crops.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 12:04–21:00: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Krishna-chaturdashi 12:04–21:00: according to the Kalaprakashika, ploughing on Chaturdashi puts the owner’s life in danger.

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Festivals and periods

Masik Shivaratri · Shiva

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

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

Muhurta

Anandadi: Chara 03:55–22:30 Anandadi: Sthira 22:30–03:54 (01.06)

Bhadra in heaven: 12:04–22:33; Bhadra Mukha 12:04–13:48; Bhadra Puchha 21:27–22:30

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	02:59–03:27
Abhijit Muhurta	11:53–13:02
Vijaya Muhurta	15:18–16:27
Godhuli	21:00–21:14
Pradosha	21:00–22:23
Nishitha	00:13–00:41 (01.06)
Amrita Kalam	18:07–19:35

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	06:03–08:11
Yamaganda	10:19–12:27
Gulika Kalam	14:36–16:44
Dur Muhurta	13:02–14:10, 16:27–17:35
Varjyam	09:22–10:49

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 03:55–10:26

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	average 03:55–10:26
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 03:55–10:26
Bathing, washing hair	average 03:55–10:26, 13:27–21:00

Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Bharani; tithi Krishna-trayodashi until 12:04, Krishna-chaturdashi from 12:04; lagna Vrishabha 03:55, Mithuna 04:59, Karka 07:27, Simha 10:26, Kanya 13:27, Tula 16:27, Vrischika 19:28

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Bharani — facing death (dangers); Monday — clear, bright complexion.

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

Krishna-chaturdashi 12:04–21:00: a Rikta and Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = −2

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

+1 Anandadi: Chara 03:55–22:30+1 Yoga Shobhana 03:55–15:19+1 Auspicious weekday0 Yoga Atiganda 15:19–17:21−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 03:55–22:30−2 Krishna Chaturdashi 12:04–03:54 (01.06)−2 Vishti (Bhadra) 12:04–22:33

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

Panchanga at sunrise 03:55

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

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.

Akshaya (No. 60 of 60, “inexhaustible (as Kshaya — depletion)”) — A year that completes the cycle: reserves dwindle, but good deeds bear inexhaustible fruit.
Northern samvatsara: Vikrama (No. 14)
Shaka Samvat 2028 · Vikram Samvat 2163 · Kali Yuga 5207
Next year — Prabhava, from the new moon before Ugadi (the start of Chaitra) 24.03.2107
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.

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

Vaidhriti (27) — “without support, discord”
One of the two most inauspicious yogas: worldly undertakings are not begun in it at all; good for fasting, prayer and spiritual practice.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

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

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

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).

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

nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra
Planting and sowing are allowed.

Krishna-trayodashi
no pruning or felling

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.

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.

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: 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.

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.

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).

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

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 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.

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.

Saturday
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Uttara-Bhadra
+1 — favourable 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

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.

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.

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-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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Ashwini
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-chaturdashi
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

Eclipse nearby
An eclipse on a neighbouring Vedic day (the day before, including the night before this day’s sunrise, or the day after): its influence is weaker, but important undertakings are better postponed.

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.

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

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.

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

The exact 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.

Solar eclipse, total
The Moon covers the Sun (occurs only at new moon). Traditionally it is Rahu’s time: Sutak begins 12 hours (4 praharas) before the eclipse; during the eclipse people refrain from eating and recite mantras, and afterwards take a holy bath and give dana.
The luminary is completely covered: the Sun by the Moon, the Moon by the Earth’s shadow.

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

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

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.

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: 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.

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

Bharani
−1 — unfavourable 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.

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

Eclipse (not visible here)
There is an eclipse on this date, but it is not visible at this location (or it is only penumbral): Sutak and eclipse rites are not observed, the influence is weak; important undertakings are still better postponed.

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.

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.

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)

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

Anandadi: 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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Tuesday
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krittika
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-pratipat
−1 — unfavourable 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-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.

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 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.

Shukla-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: 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.

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.

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

Rohini
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-tritya
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

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.

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

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

nakshatra 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.

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

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

Anandadi: 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.

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 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

Mrigashirsha
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-chaturti
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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.

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

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)

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 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.

Shukla-panchami
do not fell trees, any undertakings

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

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

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.

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

Ardra
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-panchami
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

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

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.

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

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

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.

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.

Punarvasu
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-shashti
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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

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

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

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

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

Shukla-saptami
soaking seeds is allowed, farming

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Shukla-ashtami
tillage and sowing are forbidden

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.

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

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-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

Dhruva (12) — “fixed, constant (the Pole Star)”
Auspicious: everything lasting — foundations, building, planting, long-term commitments.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

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.

Magha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-navami
−1 — unfavourable 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

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.

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.

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.

Purva-Phalguni
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-dashami
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

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

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.

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.

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

nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni
Planting and sowing are allowed.

Shukla-ekadashi
pruning and weeding

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

Hasta
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-dvadashi
0 — does not affect the haircut rating

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

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

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.

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.

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

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

Shukla-triodashi
no pruning or felling

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.

Chitra
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-triodashi
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

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

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

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

The 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.

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

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

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

Swati
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-chaturdashi
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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

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

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

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

A period of ritual impurity before an eclipse: from 9 hours before its start for a lunar eclipse and from 12 hours for a solar one. During this time no new work is started and no food is cooked or eaten (with concessions for children, the elderly and the sick), and temples are closed. Sutak is observed only if the eclipse is visible at this location.

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

Purnima
sowing seeds, any undertakings

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.

Vishakha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Purnima
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Eclipse
The day of a visible eclipse and the Sutak before it: no new undertakings are begun, and no cooking or eating is done during Sutak; a time for japa, holy bath and dana.

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.

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.

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

Lunar eclipse, partial
The Moon enters the Earth’s shadow (occurs only at full moon). Sutak begins 9 hours (3 praharas) before the eclipse; during it — japa and meditation, afterwards — a holy bath and dana.
Only part of the disc is covered: the Sun’s by the Moon, or the Moon’s by the Earth’s shadow.

The Moon touches the Earth’s penumbra; the dimming is not yet noticeable.

The Moon begins to enter the Earth’s shadow — from this point the eclipse is visible to the naked eye.

The Moon has completely left the Earth’s shadow.

The Moon leaves the penumbra — the eclipse is over.

The luminary is above the horizon throughout the eclipse — all phases are visible.

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

Anuradha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-pratipat
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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)

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
planting and sowing are allowed (long-term result)

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

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

Jyestha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-dvitya
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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.

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

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

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

Krishna-tritya
any undertakings

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.

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

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

Krishna-tritya
any undertakings

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

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

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.

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

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

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

Krishna-panchami
any undertakings

nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha
Planting and sowing are allowed.

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.

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

nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha
Planting and sowing are allowed.

Krishna-panchami
any undertakings

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

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

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)

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.

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

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

Krishna-shashti
plowing the ground

Krishna-saptami
soaking seeds is allowed, digging the ground

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

Krishna-saptami
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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.

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.

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

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

Krishna-saptami
soaking seeds is allowed, digging the ground

Krishna-ashtami
tillage and sowing are forbidden

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

Dhanishtha
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-ashtami
0 — does not affect the haircut rating

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.

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

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

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

Krishna-ashtami
tillage and sowing are forbidden

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

Shatabhisha
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-navami
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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.

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

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

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

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

Krishna-dashami
any undertakings

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.

Purva-Bhadra
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-dashami
0 — does not affect the haircut rating

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.

Krishna-ekadashi
plowing, pruning and weeding

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.

Krishna-ekadashi
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.

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

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

nakshatra 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
plowing, pruning and weeding

Krishna-dvadashi
neutral

Krishna-dvadashi
0 — does not affect the haircut rating

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

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

Krishna-dvadashi
neutral

Krishna-trayodashi
no pruning or felling

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

Krishna-trayodashi
no pruning or felling

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