Panchanga Calendar

May 2146

SamvatsaraParabhava (40)MonthChaitra → Vaishakha from 11.05RituVasantaAyanaUttarayanaPlace55°45′ N 37°35′ E, UTC+3 changeAyanamsaLahiri

May 2146 falls, in the lunar calendar (amanta), within the months Chaitra (until 10.05), Vaishakha (from 11.05). Major festivals: 13.05 Akshaya Tritiya; 24.05 Narasimha Jayanti; 26.05 Buddha Purnima (Vesak).

Mon

Tue

Wed

Thu

Fri

Sat

Sun

1PAsh5

2UAsh7after 13:53

3Shra8Kalashtami

4Dhan9

5Shat10

6PBh11Varuthini Ekadashi

7UBh12Shani Pradosha

8Rev13Masik Shivaratri

9Ashw14

10Bhar30Amavasya

11Krit1

12Krit2Chandra Darshan

13Roh3Akshaya Tritiya

14Mrig4Vinayaka Chaturthi

15Ard4

16Pun5Vrishabha Sankr.

17Push6until 19:00

18Ashl7

19Mag8Masik Durgashtami

20PPh9after 15:16

21UPh10until 11:12

22Has11after 14:40

23Chit12Soma Pradosha

24Swa13Narasimha Jayanti

25Vish14Purnima Vrat

26Anu15Buddha Purnima

27Jye2

28Mul3Sankashti

29PAsh4after 14:39

30UAsh5after 08:09

31Shra6after 04:59

Day ratingBest daysFavourableOrdinaryAvoid new venturesUnfavourable

Markersafter / until HH:MM

Moon5Waxing Moon5Waning Moon15Purnima30Amavasya

Nakshatra typesfixedsoftlightmovablesharpfiercemixed

Icons this month (22)

KalashtamiEkadashiPradoshaShivaratriday of Amavasya (ancestor rites)Chandra DarshanAkshaya TritiyaParshuram JayantiVinayaka ChaturthiSankrantiShankara JayantiSkanda ShashtiGanga SaptamiGoddess (Durga, Kali)Sita NavamiAmrita Siddhi YogaNarasimha Jayantiday of Purnima (full moon fast and puja)Buddha PurnimaNarada JayantiSankashtiDwipushkar Yoga

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

13.05 Fri — Swayam Siddha Muhurta, Anandadi: Manasa, Auspicious nakshatra
Rohini (fixed): for what is firm and lasting: laying house foundations, housewarming, planting, weddings, taking office, long-term projects.
17.05 Tue — Pushya, Ravi Yoga, Anandadi: Vardhamana until 19:00
Pushya (light): for quick matters: trade, healing, study, travel, purchases and starting a business.
22.05 Sun — Amrita Siddhi Yoga, Yoga Siddhi, Anandadi: Manasa after 14:40
Hasta (light): for quick matters: trade, healing, study, travel, purchases and starting a business.
24.05 Tue — Ravi Yoga, Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Anandadi: Dhwaja after 04:50 until 10:52
Swati (movable): for journeys and moving house, buying vehicles, gardening, quick and temporary changes.
30.05 Mon — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Yoga Brahma, Anandadi: Siddhi after 08:09
Shravana (movable): for journeys and moving house, buying vehicles, gardening, quick and temporary changes.

Festivals

3.05 Tue Kalashtami
6.05 Fri Varuthini Ekadashi
7.05 Sat Shani Pradosha
8.05 Sun Masik Shivaratri
10.05 Tue Chaitra Amavasya
10.05 Tue Bhaumvati Amavasya
12.05 Thu Chandra Darshan
13.05 Fri Akshaya Tritiya
13.05 Fri Parashurama Jayanti
14.05 Sat Vinayaka Chaturthi
16.05 Mon Vrishabha Sankranti
16.05 Mon Shankaracharya Jayanti
16.05 Mon Skanda Shashti
17.05 Tue Ganga Saptami
19.05 Thu Masik Durgashtami
20.05 Fri Sita Navami (Janaki Jayanti)
22.05 Sun Mohini Ekadashi
23.05 Mon Soma Pradosha
24.05 Tue Narasimha Jayanti
25.05 Wed Purnima Vrat
26.05 Thu Buddha Purnima (Vesak)
26.05 Thu Vaishakha Purnima
26.05 Thu Narada Jayanti
28.05 Sat Sankashti Chaturthi (Ekadanta)

Special muhurta yogas

1.05 Sun Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 01:22–04:45 (02.05)
1.05 Sun Tripushkar Yoga 03:04–04:45 (02.05)
2.05 Mon Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 23:51–04:42 (03.05)
8.05 Sun Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 23:41–04:30 (09.05)
10.05 Tue Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 02:49–04:26 (11.05)
11.05 Wed Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day
16.05 Mon Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 16:08–04:15 (17.05)
17.05 Tue Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 19:00–04:13 (18.05)
22.05 Sun Amrita Siddhi Yoga 04:07–00:56 (23.05)
22.05 Sun Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:07–00:56 (23.05)
22.05 Sun Dwipushkar Yoga 00:56–04:05 (23.05)
25.05 Wed Amrita Siddhi Yoga 19:42–04:01 (26.05)
25.05 Wed Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 19:42–04:01 (26.05)
26.05 Thu Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:01–17:03
29.05 Sun Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 08:53–03:56 (30.05)
30.05 Mon Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 06:41–03:55 (31.05)
31.05 Tue Dwipushkar Yoga 09:23–03:51 (01.06)

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 Sun — Kshaya tithi, Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi), Fierce or sharp nakshatra
4.05 Wed — Krakacha Yoga, Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra), Rikta tithi
5.05 Thu — Bhadra on earth, Panchaka, Anandadi: Vajra
6.05 Fri — Vaidhriti, Fierce or sharp nakshatra, Panchaka
7.05 Sat — Panchaka, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn), Anandadi: Dhumra
9.05 Mon — Krishna Chaturdashi, Gandanta, Anandadi: Rakshasa
10.05 Tue — Amavasya, Fierce or sharp nakshatra, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
16.05 Mon — Sankranti day, Anandadi: Dhumra, Surya Dagdha tithi
19.05 Thu — many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower), Krakacha Yoga, Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) (unfavourable day)
23.05 Mon — Vyatipata, Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra), Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi)
26.05 Thu — Kshaya tithi, Fierce or sharp nakshatra, Anandadi: Kaladanda

Sky this month

10.05 New moon (Amavasya) 22:02
16.05 Vrishabha Sankr. 21:55 — the Sun enters Vrishabha (Taurus)
26.05 Full moon (Purnima) 04:42
There are no eclipses this month.

Periods

4.05 10:22 – 8.05 23:41 Dosha-free Panchaka
31.05 16:20 – 5.06 05:22 Agni Panchaka

Samvatsara and month

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

Northern samvatsara: Raudra. Shaka Samvat 2068, Vikram Samvat 2203, Kali Yuga 5247.

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 — Kshaya tithi, Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi)
Month	Chaitra (amanta) · Vaishakha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Parabhava (No. 40) · Shaka 2068 · Vikram 2203 more

At sunrise 04:47

Tithi	5Krishna-panchami (Purna, Soma) · until 05:40 more
Nakshatra	Purva-Ashadha, pada 1 (fierce, Varuna, Venus) · until 01:22 (02.05) more
Yoga	Siddha (“perfected, accomplished”, auspicious) · until 21:48 more
Karana	Taitila (movable) · until 05:40 more
Vara	Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mesha (Aries), Moon: Dhanu (Sagittarius)

Changes during the day

from 05:40	tithi Krishna-shashti (kshaya: not present at any sunrise)
from 05:40	karana Gara
from 16:20	karana Vanija
from 21:48	yoga Sadhya
from 01:22 (02.05)	nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha
from 03:04 (02.05)	tithi Krishna-saptami
from 03:04 (02.05)	karana Vishti

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:03
Sunrise	04:47
Noon	12:26
Sunset	20:07
End of twilight	20:52
Moonrise	00:22
Moonset	08:51
Day length	15 h 20 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 05:40

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

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

more — lunar calendar for gardeners

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 01:22–04:45 (02.05) Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 01:22–04:45 (02.05) Tripushkar Yoga 03:04–04:45 (02.05)

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:40–03:04 (02.05) Samvartaka Yoga 03:04–04:45 (02.05)

Anandadi: Shubha 04:47–01:22 (02.05) Anandadi: Amrita 01:22–04:45 (02.05)

Bhadra in the netherworld: 03:04–06:57 (02.05)
Gandanta (tithi): 05:19–06:01

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:37–04:12
Abhijit Muhurta	11:56–12:58
Vijaya Muhurta	15:00–16:02
Godhuli	20:07–20:25
Pradosha	20:07–21:51
Nishitha	00:09–00:43 (02.05)
Amrita Kalam	20:56–22:25

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	18:12–20:07
Yamaganda	12:27–14:22
Gulika Kalam	16:17–18:12
Dur Muhurta	18:05–19:06
Varjyam	12:05–13:33

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 05:24–05:40

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	average 05:24–05:40
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 05:24–05:40
Bathing, washing hair	average 04:47–12:26, 15:27–20:07

Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Purva-Ashadha; tithi Krishna-panchami until 05:40, Krishna-shashti from 05:40; lagna Mesha 04:47, Vrishabha 05:24, Mithuna 06:58, Karka 09:27, Simha 12:26, Kanya 15:27, Tula 18:27

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

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −2

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

Avoid starting important matters: Kshaya tithi

+2 Yoga Siddha 04:47–21:48+1 Anandadi: Shubha 04:47–01:22 (02.05)+1 Auspicious tithi 04:47–05:400 Tripushkar Yoga 03:04–04:45 (02.05)−1 Surya Dagdha tithi 05:40–03:04 (02.05)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 04:47–01:22 (02.05)−2 Kshaya tithi−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:40–03:04 (02.05)

Panchanga at sunrise 04:47

Summary	Favourable day — Ravi Yoga, Auspicious nakshatra; auspicious time — after 13:53
Month	Chaitra (amanta) · Vaishakha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Parabhava (No. 40) · Shaka 2068 · Vikram 2203 more

At sunrise 04:45

Tithi	7Krishna-saptami (Bhadra, Indra) · until 00:49 (03.05) more
Nakshatra	Uttara-Ashadha, pada 1 (fixed, Vishva-Deva (All Gods), Sun) · until 23:51 more
Yoga	Sadhya (“attainable, amenable”, auspicious) · until 18:47 more
Karana	Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 13:53 more
Vara	Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mesha (Aries), Moon: Dhanu (Sagittarius)

Changes during the day

from 13:53	karana Bava
from 18:47	yoga Shubha
from 23:51	nakshatra Shravana
from 00:49 (03.05)	tithi Krishna-ashtami
from 00:49 (03.05)	karana Balava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	04:00
Sunrise	04:45
Noon	12:26
Sunset	20:09
End of twilight	20:54
Moonrise	01:12
Moonset	10:01
Day length	15 h 24 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-Ashadha (04:45–20:09) is good for sowing.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 04:45–13:53: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

more — lunar calendar for gardeners

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 04:45–23:51 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 23:51–04:42 (03.05)

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:45–00:49 (03.05)

Anandadi: Siddhi 01:22–04:42 (03.05) Anandadi: Mrityu 04:45–18:12 Anandadi: Kana 18:12–01:22 (03.05)

Bhadra in the netherworld: 03:04–13:53; Bhadra Puchha 07:25–08:30; Bhadra Mukha 08:30–10:19

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:36–04:10
Abhijit Muhurta	11:56–12:58
Vijaya Muhurta	15:01–16:03
Godhuli	20:09–20:26
Pradosha	20:09–21:52
Nishitha	00:09–00:43 (03.05)
Amrita Kalam	17:51–19:21

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	06:40–08:36
Yamaganda	10:31–12:27
Gulika Kalam	14:23–16:18
Dur Muhurta	12:58–13:59, 16:03–17:04
Varjyam	08:52–10:22, 03:40–05:12 (03.05)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 05:20–12:22, 15:23–20:09

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

Cutting hair, shaving	good 05:20–12:22, 15:23–20:09
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	good 05:20–12:22, 15:23–20:09
Bathing, washing hair	good 05:20–12:22, 15:23–20:09

Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha; tithi Krishna-saptami; lagna Mesha 04:45, Vrishabha 05:20, Mithuna 06:54, Karka 09:23, Simha 12:22, Kanya 15:23, Tula 18:23

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

Favourable day · score S = +3

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

Auspicious time begins after 13:53

+2 Ravi Yoga 04:45–23:51+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:45–23:51+1 Yoga Sadhya 04:45–18:47+1 Auspicious weekday0 Anandadi: Mrityu 04:45–18:12 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Anandadi: Kana 18:12–01:22 (03.05) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:45–00:49 (03.05) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−2 Vishti (Bhadra) 04:45–13:53

Panchanga at sunrise 04:45

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Yoga Shubha, Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi); cons: Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn), Anandadi: Lumbaka
Month	Chaitra (amanta) · Vaishakha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Parabhava (No. 40) · Shaka 2068 · Vikram 2203 more
Festivals	Kalashtami

At sunrise 04:42

Tithi	8Krishna-ashtami (Jaya, Vasus) · until 22:58 more
Nakshatra	Shravana, pada 1 (movable, Shri Vishnu, Moon) · until 22:45 more
Yoga	Shubha (“goodness, happiness”, auspicious) · until 16:06 more
Karana	Balava (movable) · until 11:50 more
Vara	Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mesha (Aries), Moon: Makara (Capricorn)

Changes during the day

from 11:50	karana Kaulava
from 16:06	yoga Shukla
from 22:45	nakshatra Dhanishtha
from 22:58	tithi Krishna-navami
from 22:58	karana Taitila

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:58
Sunrise	04:42
Noon	12:26
Sunset	20:11
End of twilight	20:56
Moonrise	01:52
Moonset	11:16
Day length	15 h 28 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Shravana (04:42–20:11) is good for sowing.

more — lunar calendar for gardeners

Festivals and periods

Kalashtami · Kalabhairava

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

Rule: pradosha vyapini: 3 muhurtas after sunset, 20:11–21:53
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:42–22:58

Anandadi: Lumbaka 04:42–22:45 Anandadi: Utpata 22:45–04:40 (04.05)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:34–04:08
Abhijit Muhurta	11:56–12:58
Vijaya Muhurta	15:02–16:04
Godhuli	20:11–20:28
Pradosha	20:11–21:53
Nishitha	00:09–00:43 (04.05)
Amrita Kalam	12:50–14:21

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	16:19–18:15
Yamaganda	08:35–10:31
Gulika Kalam	12:27–14:23
Dur Muhurta	07:48–08:50, 23:35–00:09 (04.05)
Varjyam	03:40–05:12, 02:39–04:12 (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 05:17–12:18, 15:19–20:11

Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Shravana; tithi Krishna-ashtami; lagna Mesha 04:42, Vrishabha 05:17, Mithuna 06:50, Karka 09:19, Simha 12:18, Kanya 15:19, Tula 18:19

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Shravana — bodily development (physical growth); Tuesday — harm to longevity.

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

Krishna-ashtami 04:42–20:11: 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).

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 Shubha 04:42–16:06+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:42–22:58+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:42–22:45−1 Ashtami 04:42–22:58−1 Anandadi: Lumbaka 04:42–22:45−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)

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

Panchanga at sunrise 04:42

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Krakacha Yoga, Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra)
Month	Chaitra (amanta) · Vaishakha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Parabhava (No. 40) · Shaka 2068 · Vikram 2203 more

At sunrise 04:40

Tithi	9Krishna-navami (Rikta, Serpent (Naga)) · until 21:34 more
Nakshatra	Dhanishtha, pada 2 (movable, Vasu (kind) - 8 phenomena of nature, assistants of Indra, Mars) · until 22:05 more
Yoga	Shukla (“bright, pure”, auspicious) · until 13:46 more
Karana	Taitila (movable) · until 10:13 more
Vara	Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mesha (Aries), Moon: Makara (Capricorn)

Changes during the day

from 10:13	karana Gara
from 13:46	yoga Brahma
from 21:34	tithi Krishna-dashami
from 21:34	karana Vanija
from 22:05	nakshatra Shatabhisha

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:55
Sunrise	04:40
Noon	12:26
Sunset	20:13
End of twilight	20:59
Moonrise	02:24
Moonset	12:32
Day length	15 h 32 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

more — lunar calendar for gardeners

Muhurta

Krakacha Yoga 04:40–21:34 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 04:40–22:05

Anandadi: Mitra 04:40–22:05 Anandadi: Manasa 22:05–04:38 (05.05)

Dosha-free Panchaka: 10:22–23:41 (08.05)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:32–04:06
Abhijit Muhurta	none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday
Vijaya Muhurta	15:02–16:04
Godhuli	20:13–20:30
Pradosha	20:13–21:54
Nishitha	00:09–00:43 (05.05)
Amrita Kalam	11:59–13:32

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	12:27–14:23
Yamaganda	06:37–08:34
Gulika Kalam	10:30–12:27
Dur Muhurta	11:56–12:58
Varjyam	none on this day

Haircut and shaving

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

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

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

Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Dhanishtha; tithi Krishna-navami; lagna Mesha 04:40, Vrishabha 05:13, Mithuna 06:46, Karka 09:15, Simha 12:14, Kanya 15:15, Tula 18:15

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Dhanishtha — longevity (increased vitality); Wednesday — favour of the authorities.

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

Krishna-navami 04:40–20:13: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −5

+1 Anandadi: Mitra 04:40–22:05+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:40–22:05+1 Yoga Shukla 04:40–13:46+1 Auspicious weekday−1 Panchaka 10:22–04:38 (05.05)−2 Rikta tithi 04:40–21:34−3 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 04:40–22:05−3 Krakacha Yoga 04:40–21:34

Panchanga at sunrise 04:40

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Bhadra on earth, Panchaka
Month	Chaitra (amanta) · Vaishakha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Parabhava (No. 40) · Shaka 2068 · Vikram 2203 more

At sunrise 04:38

Tithi	10Krishna-dashami (Purna, Dharma) · until 20:37 more
Nakshatra	Shatabhisha, pada 2 (movable, Varuna, Rahu) · until 21:52 more
Yoga	Brahma (“Brahma, sacred knowledge”, auspicious) · until 11:48 more
Karana	Vanija (movable) · until 09:02 more
Vara	Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mesha (Aries), Moon: Kumbha (Aquarius)

Changes during the day

from 09:02	karana Vishti
from 11:48	yoga Indra
from 20:37	tithi Krishna-ekadashi
from 20:37	karana Bava
from 21:52	nakshatra Purva-Bhadra

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:53
Sunrise	04:38
Noon	12:26
Sunset	20:15
End of twilight	21:01
Moonrise	02:51
Moonset	13:49
Day length	15 h 37 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise

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 (04:38–20:15) is good for sowing.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 09:02–20:15: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:38–20:37

Anandadi: Vajra 04:38–21:52 Anandadi: Mudgara 21:52–04:36 (06.05)

Bhadra on earth: 09:02–20:37; Bhadra Puchha 10:49–11:58; Bhadra Mukha 11:58–13:54
Dosha-free Panchaka: 10:22 (04.05)–23:41 (08.05)
Gandanta (tithi): 20:14–21:00

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:31–04:05
Abhijit Muhurta	11:55–12:58
Vijaya Muhurta	15:03–16:05
Godhuli	20:15–20:32
Pradosha	20:15–21:55
Nishitha	00:09–00:42 (06.05)
Amrita Kalam	14:44–16:19

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	14:24–16:21
Yamaganda	04:38–06:35
Gulika Kalam	08:32–10:30
Dur Muhurta	09:51–10:53, 16:05–17:08
Varjyam	05:13–06:48, 04:19–05:56 (06.05)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 05:09–09:02

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 05:09–09:02
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	good 05:09–09:02
Bathing, washing hair	good 05:09–12:11, 15:11–20:15

Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Shatabhisha; tithi Krishna-dashami; lagna Mesha 04:38, Vrishabha 05:09, Mithuna 06:42, Karka 09:12, Simha 12:11, Kanya 15:11, Tula 18:11

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Shatabhisha — gaining strength; Thursday — success.

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

Bhadra on earth 09:02–20:15: 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 = +1

Avoid starting important matters: Bhadra on earth

+2 Yoga Brahma 04:38–11:48+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:38–20:37+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:38–21:52+1 Auspicious weekday−1 Anandadi: Vajra 04:38–21:52−1 Panchaka all day−3 Bhadra on earth 09:02–20:37

Panchanga at sunrise 04:38

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Vaidhriti, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
Month	Chaitra (amanta) · Vaishakha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Parabhava (No. 40) · Shaka 2068 · Vikram 2203 more
Festivals	Varuthini Ekadashi

At sunrise 04:36

Tithi	11Krishna-ekadashi (Nanda, Rudra) · until 20:06 more
Nakshatra	Purva-Bhadra, pada 2 (fierce, Aja Ekapad - sunbeam or lightning strike, Jupiter) · until 22:04 more
Yoga	Indra (“Indra, lord”, auspicious) · until 10:11 more
Karana	Bava (movable) · until 08:18 more
Vara	Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mesha (Aries), Moon: Kumbha (Aquarius)

Changes during the day

from 08:18	karana Balava
from 10:11	yoga Vaidhriti
from 20:06	tithi Krishna-dvadashi
from 20:06	karana Kaulava
from 22:04	nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:50
Sunrise	04:36
Noon	12:26
Sunset	20:17
End of twilight	21:03
Moonrise	03:15
Moonset	15:04
Day length	15 h 41 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 20:06

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Bhadra (04:36–20:17) is good for root crops.

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Festivals and periods

Varuthini Ekadashi · Vishnu

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

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 20:37 (05.05)–20:06
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Parana (breaking the fast): 04:34–07:43 (07.05)

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:36–20:06

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 20:06–04:34 (07.05)

Anandadi: Dhwaja 22:04–04:34 (07.05) Anandadi: Dhwanksha 04:36–22:04

Dosha-free Panchaka: 10:22 (04.05)–23:41 (08.05)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:29–04:03
Abhijit Muhurta	11:55–12:58
Vijaya Muhurta	15:03–16:06
Godhuli	20:17–20:34
Pradosha	20:17–21:57
Nishitha	00:09–00:42 (07.05)
Amrita Kalam	14:00–15:37

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	10:29–12:27
Yamaganda	16:22–18:20
Gulika Kalam	06:34–08:31
Dur Muhurta	07:44–08:47, 12:58–14:01
Varjyam	04:19–05:56

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 05:05–10:11

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 05:05–10:11
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 05:05–10:11
Bathing, washing hair	average throughout the daytime

Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Purva-Bhadra; tithi Krishna-ekadashi until 20:06, Krishna-dvadashi from 20:06; lagna Mesha 04:36, Vrishabha 05:05, Mithuna 06:38, Karka 09:08, Simha 12:07, Kanya 15:07, Tula 18:08

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

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

Vaidhriti 10:11–20:17: auspicious undertakings, including haircuts, are avoided during this yoga (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −1

Avoid starting important matters: Vaidhriti

+2 Yoga Indra 04:36–10:11+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:36–20:06+1 Auspicious weekday0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 20:06–04:34 (07.05)−1 Anandadi: Dhwanksha 04:36–22:04−1 Panchaka all day−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 04:36–22:04−3 Vaidhriti 10:11–04:34 (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 04:36

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Panchaka, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
Month	Chaitra (amanta) · Vaishakha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Parabhava (No. 40) · Shaka 2068 · Vikram 2203 more
Festivals	Shani Pradosha

At sunrise 04:34

Tithi	12Krishna-dvadashi (Bhadra, Sun (Ravi)) · until 19:59 more
Nakshatra	Uttara-Bhadra, pada 2 (fixed, Ahirbudhyana (Serpent of the Deep - Milky Way under the horizon), Saturn) · until 22:41 more
Yoga	Vaidhriti (“without support, discord”, inauspicious) · until 08:54 more
Karana	Kaulava (movable) · until 07:59 more
Vara	Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mesha (Aries), Moon: Mina (Pisces)

Changes during the day

from 07:59	karana Taitila
from 08:54	yoga Vishkambha
from 19:59	tithi Krishna-trayodashi
from 19:59	karana Gara
from 22:41	nakshatra Revati

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:48
Sunrise	04:34
Noon	12:26
Sunset	20:19
End of twilight	21:06
Moonrise	03:38
Moonset	16:17
Day length	15 h 45 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 19:59

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Bhadra (04:34–20:19) is good for sowing.

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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, 20:19–21:58
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Muhurta

Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 22:41–04:32 (08.05)

Anandadi: Prajapati 22:41–04:32 (08.05) Anandadi: Dhumra 04:34–22:41

Dosha-free Panchaka: 10:22 (04.05)–23:41 (08.05)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:28–04:01
Abhijit Muhurta	11:55–12:58
Vijaya Muhurta	15:04–16:07
Godhuli	20:19–20:36
Pradosha	20:19–21:58
Nishitha	00:09–00:42 (08.05)
Amrita Kalam	17:46–19:24

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	08:30–10:28
Yamaganda	14:25–16:23
Gulika Kalam	04:34–06:32
Dur Muhurta	04:34–05:37, 05:37–06:40
Varjyam	07:55–09:33

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 08:54–12:03, 15:03–20:19

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 08:54–12:03, 15:03–20:19
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 08:54–12:03, 15:03–20:19
Bathing, washing hair	average 05:01–12:03, 15:03–20:19

Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra; tithi Krishna-dvadashi until 19:59, Krishna-trayodashi from 19:59; lagna Mesha 04:34, Vrishabha 05:01, Mithuna 06:34, Karka 09:04, Simha 12:03, Kanya 15:03, Tula 18:04

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Uttara-Bhadra — a good life; Saturday — decline of physical strength.

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

Vaidhriti 04:34–08:54: 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 = −3

+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:34–22:41−1 Vaidhriti 04:34–08:54−1 Anandadi: Dhumra 04:34–22:41−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Panchaka all day

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

Panchanga at sunrise 04:34

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Anandadi: Vardhamana, Auspicious nakshatra; cons: Panchaka
Month	Chaitra (amanta) · Vaishakha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Parabhava (No. 40) · Shaka 2068 · Vikram 2203 more
Festivals	Masik Shivaratri

At sunrise 04:32

Tithi	13Krishna-trayodashi (Jaya, God of Love) · until 20:17 more
Nakshatra	Revati, pada 1 (soft, Pushan (Prosperous), Mercury) · until 23:41 more Gandamula
Yoga	Vishkambha (“prop, bolt”, inauspicious) · until 07:57 more
Karana	Gara (movable) · until 08:05 more
Vara	Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mesha (Aries), Moon: Mina (Pisces)

Changes during the day

from 07:57	yoga Priti
from 08:05	karana Vanija
from 20:17	tithi Krishna-chaturdashi
from 20:17	karana Vishti
from 23:41	nakshatra Ashwini

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:46
Sunrise	04:32
Noon	12:26
Sunset	20:21
End of twilight	21:08
Moonrise	04:00
Moonset	17:29
Day length	15 h 49 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 20:17

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Revati (04:32–20:21) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 20:17–20:21: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Krishna-chaturdashi 20:17–20:21: according to the Kalaprakashika, ploughing on Chaturdashi puts the owner’s life in danger.

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Festivals and periods

Masik Shivaratri · Shiva

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

Rule: nishitha vyapini: midnight, 00:09–00:42 (09.05)
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Muhurta

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 23:41–04:30 (09.05)

Anandadi: Vardhamana 04:32–23:41 Anandadi: Ananda 23:41–04:30 (09.05)

Bhadra on earth: 20:17–23:41; Bhadra Mukha 20:17–22:20
Bhadra in heaven: 23:41–08:35 (09.05); Bhadra Puchha 07:24–08:38 (09.05)
Dosha-free Panchaka: 10:22 (04.05)–23:41
Gandanta (nakshatra): 17:24–06:00 (09.05)
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Revati

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:26–03:59
Abhijit Muhurta	11:55–12:58
Vijaya Muhurta	15:05–16:08
Godhuli	20:21–20:37
Pradosha	20:21–21:59
Nishitha	00:09–00:42 (09.05)
Amrita Kalam	21:11–22:51

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	18:22–20:21
Yamaganda	12:26–14:25
Gulika Kalam	16:24–18:22
Dur Muhurta	18:15–19:18
Varjyam	11:11–12:51

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 04:57–11:59, 14:59–20:17

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 04:57–11:59, 14:59–20:17
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 04:57–11:59, 14:59–20:17
Bathing, washing hair	average 04:57–11:59, 14:59–20:21

Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Revati; tithi Krishna-trayodashi until 20:17, Krishna-chaturdashi from 20:17; lagna Mesha 04:32, Vrishabha 04:57, Mithuna 06:30, Karka 09:00, Simha 11:59, Kanya 14:59, Tula 18:00

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

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

Krishna-chaturdashi 20:17–20:21: a Rikta and Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Bhadra on earth 20:17–20:21: no shaving or haircuts during Vishti Karana (according to the Muhurta Chintamani, Bhadra does harm when it is on earth; in heaven and in the netherworld its influence on earth is weak).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = +2

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

+1 Anandadi: Vardhamana 04:32–23:41+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:32–23:41+1 Yoga Priti 07:57–04:30 (09.05)0 Krishna Chaturdashi 20:17–04:30 (09.05)0 Bhadra on earth 20:17–23:41−1 Panchaka 04:32–23:41

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

Panchanga at sunrise 04:32

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Krishna Chaturdashi, Gandanta
Month	Chaitra (amanta) · Vaishakha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Parabhava (No. 40) · Shaka 2068 · Vikram 2203 more

At sunrise 04:30

Tithi	14Krishna-chaturdashi (Rikta, Kali) · until 20:58 more
Nakshatra	Ashwini, pada 1 (light, Ashwini Kumara, Ketu) · until 01:04 (10.05) more Gandamula
Yoga	Priti (“love, affection”, auspicious) · until 07:18 more
Karana	Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 08:35 more
Vara	Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mesha (Aries), Moon: Mesha (Aries)

Changes during the day

from 07:18	yoga Ayushman
from 08:35	karana Shakuni
from 20:58	tithi Amavasya
from 20:58	karana Chatushpada
from 01:04 (10.05)	nakshatra Bharani

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:43
Sunrise	04:30
Noon	12:26
Sunset	20:23
End of twilight	21:10
Moonrise	04:22
Moonset	18:40
Day length	15 h 53 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise

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) 04:30–08:35: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Shakuni 08:35–20:23: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it (it is suitable for sowing).
Krishna-chaturdashi 04:30–20:23: according to the Kalaprakashika, ploughing on Chaturdashi puts the owner’s life in danger.

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Muhurta

Anandadi: Chara 01:04–04:28 (10.05) Anandadi: Rakshasa 04:30–01:04 (10.05)

Bhadra in heaven: 23:41 (08.05)–08:35; Bhadra Puchha 07:24–08:38
Gandanta (nakshatra): 17:24 (08.05)–06:00
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Ashwini

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:25–03:57
Abhijit Muhurta	11:55–12:58
Vijaya Muhurta	15:05–16:09
Godhuli	20:23–20:39
Pradosha	20:23–22:00
Nishitha	00:09–00:42 (10.05)
Amrita Kalam	17:27–19:08

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	06:29–08:28
Yamaganda	10:27–12:26
Gulika Kalam	14:26–16:25
Dur Muhurta	12:58–14:02, 16:09–17:12
Varjyam	20:50–22:32

Haircut and shaving

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

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

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

Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Ashwini; tithi Krishna-chaturdashi; lagna Mesha 04:30, Vrishabha 04:53, Mithuna 06:26, Karka 08:56, Simha 11:55, Kanya 14:56, Tula 17:56

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Ashwini — joy; Monday — clear, bright complexion.

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

Krishna-chaturdashi 04:30–20:23: 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

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −3

Avoid starting important matters: Krishna Chaturdashi

+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:30–01:04 (10.05)+1 Yoga Priti 04:30–07:18+1 Auspicious weekday−1 Vishti (Bhadra) 04:30–08:35−1 Anandadi: Rakshasa 04:30–01:04 (10.05)−1 Gandanta 04:30–06:00−3 Krishna Chaturdashi 04:30–20:58

Panchanga at sunrise 04:30

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Amavasya, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
Month	Chaitra (amanta) · Vaishakha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Parabhava (No. 40) · Shaka 2068 · Vikram 2203 more
Festivals	Chaitra Amavasya · Bhaumvati Amavasya

At sunrise 04:28

Tithi	30Amavasya (Purna, Pitris (ancestors)) · until 22:02 more
Nakshatra	Bharani, pada 1 (fierce, Yama (Dharma-raja), Venus) · until 02:49 (11.05) more
Yoga	Ayushman (“long-lived”, auspicious) · until 06:57 more
Karana	Chatushpada (fixed, inauspicious) · until 09:27 more
Vara	Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mesha (Aries), Moon: Mesha (Aries)

Changes during the day

from 06:57	yoga Saubhagya
from 09:27	karana Naga
from 22:02	tithi Shukla-pratipat
from 22:02	karana Kimstughna
from 02:49 (11.05)	nakshatra Krittika

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:41
Sunrise	04:28
Noon	12:26
Sunset	20:25
End of twilight	21:12
Moonrise	04:47
Moonset	19:48
Day length	15 h 57 min

Sky

New moon (Amavasya)	22:02

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, Bharani (04:28–20:25) is good for root crops.
Chatushpada 04:28–09:27: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Naga 09:27–20:25: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

Chaitra Amavasya · Pitris (ancestors)

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

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 20:58 (09.05)–22:02
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Bhaumvati Amavasya · Pitris (ancestors)

A new moon on a Tuesday (Bhauma — Mars): a day of ancestor rites and of propitiating Mars; it is believed to help free one from debts.

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 20:58 (09.05)–22:02
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Muhurta

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 02:49–04:26 (11.05)

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 22:02–04:26 (11.05)

Anandadi: Musala 04:28–02:49 (11.05) Anandadi: Gada 02:49–04:26 (11.05)

Gandanta (tithi): 21:37–22:28

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:23–03:56
Abhijit Muhurta	11:54–12:58
Vijaya Muhurta	15:06–16:10
Godhuli	20:25–20:41
Pradosha	20:25–22:01
Nishitha	00:09–00:41 (11.05)
Amrita Kalam	21:40–23:23

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	16:26–18:25
Yamaganda	08:27–10:27
Gulika Kalam	12:26–14:26
Dur Muhurta	07:39–08:43, 23:37–00:09 (11.05)
Varjyam	11:22–13:05

Haircut and shaving

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

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

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

Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Bharani; tithi Amavasya; lagna Mesha 04:28, Vrishabha 04:49, Mithuna 06:22, Karka 08:52, Simha 11:51, Kanya 14:52, Tula 17:52

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

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

Amavasya 04:28–20:25: 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

Avoid starting important matters: Amavasya

+1 Yoga Ayushman 04:28–06:57−1 Anandadi: Musala 04:28–02:49 (11.05)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 04:28–02:49 (11.05)−3 Amavasya 04:28–22:02

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

Panchanga at sunrise 04:28

Summary	Favourable day — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Anandadi: Siddhi
Month	Vaishakha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Parabhava (No. 40) · Shaka 2068 · Vikram 2203 more

At sunrise 04:26

Tithi	1Shukla-pratipat (Nanda, Brahma) · until 23:29 more
Nakshatra	Krittika, pada 1 (mixed, Agni, Sun) · until 04:56 (12.05) more
Yoga	Saubhagya (“good fortune, marital happiness”, auspicious) · until 06:55 more
Karana	Kimstughna (fixed) · until 10:43 more
Vara	Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mesha (Aries), Moon: Mesha (Aries)

Changes during the day

from 06:55	yoga Shobhana
from 10:43	karana Bava
from 23:29	tithi Shukla-dvitya
from 23:29	karana Balava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:38
Sunrise	04:26
Noon	12:26
Sunset	20:27
End of twilight	21:15
Moonrise	05:15
Moonset	20:52
Day length	16 h 00 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Krittika (04:26–20:27) is good for root crops.
Kimstughna 04:26–10:43: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Muhurta

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) all day Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 23:29–04:24 (12.05)

Samvartaka Yoga 04:26–23:29

Anandadi: Siddhi all day

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:22–03:54
Abhijit Muhurta	none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday
Vijaya Muhurta	15:07–16:11
Godhuli	20:27–20:43
Pradosha	20:27–22:02
Nishitha	00:09–00:41 (12.05)
Amrita Kalam	02:20–04:04 (12.05)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	12:26–14:26
Yamaganda	06:26–08:26
Gulika Kalam	10:26–12:26
Dur Muhurta	11:54–12:58
Varjyam	15:53–17:37

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 04:45–11:47, 14:48–20:27

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 04:45–11:47, 14:48–20:27
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 04:45–11:47, 14:48–20:27
Bathing, washing hair	average 04:45–11:47, 14:48–20:27

Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Krittika; tithi Shukla-pratipat; lagna Mesha 04:26, Vrishabha 04:45, Mithuna 06:18, Karka 08:48, Simha 11:47, Kanya 14:48, Tula 17:48

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Krittika — consumption (a wasting disease); 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.

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Favourable day · score S = +4

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

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day+1 Anandadi: Siddhi all day+1 Yoga Saubhagya 04:26–06:55+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) all day−3 Samvartaka Yoga 04:26–23:29

Panchanga at sunrise 04:26

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Yoga Shobhana, Auspicious weekday; cons: Anandadi: Utpata
Month	Vaishakha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Parabhava (No. 40) · Shaka 2068 · Vikram 2203 more
Festivals	Chandra Darshan

At sunrise 04:24

Tithi	2Shukla-dvitya (Bhadra, Vidhatr) · until 01:18 (13.05) more
Nakshatra	Krittika, pada 4 (mixed, Agni, Sun) · until 04:56 more
Yoga	Shobhana (“splendid, beautiful”, auspicious) · until 07:10 more
Karana	Balava (movable) · until 12:21 more
Vara	Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mesha (Aries), Moon: Vrishabha (Taurus)

Changes during the day

from 04:56	nakshatra Rohini
from 07:10	yoga Atiganda
from 12:21	karana Kaulava
from 01:18 (13.05)	tithi Shukla-tritya
from 01:18 (13.05)	karana Taitila

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:36
Sunrise	04:24
Noon	12:26
Sunset	20:29
End of twilight	21:17
Moonrise	05:48
Moonset	21:52
Day length	16 h 04 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 04:56

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Krittika (04:24–04:56) is good for root crops.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Rohini (04:56–20:29) is good for sowing.

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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, 20:29–21:52
Crescent Moon above the horizon after sunset: 20:29–21:52

Muhurta

Yamaghanta 04:24–04:56

Anandadi: Lumbaka 04:24–04:56 Anandadi: Utpata 04:56–04:22 (13.05)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:20–03:52
Abhijit Muhurta	11:54–12:59
Vijaya Muhurta	15:07–16:11
Godhuli	20:29–20:45
Pradosha	20:29–22:03
Nishitha	00:10–00:41 (13.05)
Amrita Kalam	03:53–05:38 (13.05)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	14:27–16:28
Yamaganda	04:24–06:25
Gulika Kalam	08:25–10:26
Dur Muhurta	09:46–10:50, 16:11–17:16
Varjyam	22:35–00:21 (13.05)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 04:56–11:43, 14:44–20:29

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

Cutting hair, shaving	good 04:56–11:43, 14:44–20:29
Cutting fingernails	good 04:56–11:43, 14:44–20:29
Cutting toenails	average 04:41–20:29
Bathing, washing hair	good 04:41–11:43, 14:44–20:29

Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Krittika until 04:56, Rohini from 04:56; tithi Shukla-dvitya; lagna Mesha 04:24, Vrishabha 04:41, Mithuna 06:14, Karka 08:44, Simha 11:43, Kanya 14:44, Tula 17:44

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Krittika (until 04:56) — consumption (a wasting disease); Rohini (from 04:56) — destruction of all misfortunes; Thursday — success.

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

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 Yoga Shobhana 04:24–07:10+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 04:24–01:18 (13.05)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:56–04:22 (13.05)0 Yamaghanta 04:24–04:560 Yoga Atiganda 07:10–09:37−3 Anandadi: Utpata 04:56–04:22 (13.05)

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 04:24

Summary	Best day — Swayam Siddha Muhurta, Anandadi: Manasa
Month	Vaishakha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Parabhava (No. 40) · Shaka 2068 · Vikram 2203 more
Festivals	Akshaya Tritiya · Parashurama Jayanti

At sunrise 04:22

Tithi	3Shukla-tritya (Jaya, Vishnu) · until 03:26 (14.05) more
Nakshatra	Rohini, pada 4 (fixed, Prajapati (Brahma - Creator), Moon) · until 07:24 more
Yoga	Atiganda (“great danger”, inauspicious) · until 07:41 more
Karana	Taitila (movable) · until 14:20 more
Vara	Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mesha (Aries), Moon: Vrishabha (Taurus)

Changes during the day

from 07:24	nakshatra Mrigashirsha
from 07:41	yoga Sukarma
from 14:20	karana Gara
from 03:26 (14.05)	tithi Shukla-chaturti
from 03:26 (14.05)	karana Vanija

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:34
Sunrise	04:22
Noon	12:26
Sunset	20:31
End of twilight	21:19
Moonrise	06:26
Moonset	22:46
Day length	16 h 08 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 07:24

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, Rohini (04:22–07:24) is good for sowing.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Mrigashirsha (07:24–20:31) 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, 04:22–12:26
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Parashurama Jayanti · Parashurama

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

Rule: pradosha vyapini: 3 muhurtas after sunset, 20:31–22:05
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 07:24–11:05

Yamaghanta 04:22–07:24

Anandadi: Mitra 04:22–07:24 Anandadi: Manasa 07:24–04:20 (14.05)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:19–03:50
Abhijit Muhurta	11:54–12:59
Vijaya Muhurta	15:08–16:12
Godhuli	20:31–20:46
Pradosha	20:31–22:05
Nishitha	00:10–00:41 (14.05)
Amrita Kalam	03:53–05:38, 00:21–02:08 (14.05)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	10:25–12:26
Yamaganda	16:28–18:30
Gulika Kalam	06:23–08:24
Dur Muhurta	07:36–08:40, 12:59–14:03
Varjyam	13:39–15:26

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 04:37–11:39, 14:40–20:31

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

Cutting hair, shaving	good 04:37–11:39, 14:40–20:31
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	good 04:37–11:39, 14:40–20:31
Bathing, washing hair	good 04:37–11:39, 14:40–20:31

Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Rohini until 07:24, Mrigashirsha from 07:24; tithi Shukla-tritya; lagna Mesha 04:22, Vrishabha 04:37, Mithuna 06:10, Karka 08:40, Simha 11:39, Kanya 14:40, Tula 17:40

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Rohini (until 07:24) — destruction of all misfortunes; Mrigashirsha (from 07:24) — abundance (well-being, prosperity); Friday — universal respect.

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Best day · score S = +5

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

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

+1 Anandadi: Manasa 07:24–04:20 (14.05)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:22–07:24+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 04:22–03:26 (14.05)+1 Yoga Sukarma 07:41–04:20 (14.05)0 Ravi Yoga 07:24–11:050 Swayam Siddha Muhurta−1 Yamaghanta 04:22–07:24

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

Panchanga at sunrise 04:22

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Ravi Yoga, Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi); cons: Tryahasparsha, Rikta tithi
Month	Vaishakha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Parabhava (No. 40) · Shaka 2068 · Vikram 2203 more
Festivals	Vinayaka Chaturthi

At sunrise 04:20

Tithi	4Shukla-chaturti (Rikta, Yama) · until 05:48 (15.05) more the tithi will also last until tomorrow’s sunrise (tryahasparsha)
Nakshatra	Mrigashirsha, pada 4 (soft, Soma (Chandra, Moon), Mars) · until 10:10 more
Yoga	Sukarma (“good deed”, auspicious) · until 08:26 more
Karana	Vanija (movable) · until 16:36 more
Vara	Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mesha (Aries), Moon: Mithuna (Gemini)

Changes during the day

from 08:26	yoga Dhriti
from 10:10	nakshatra Ardra
from 16:36	karana Vishti

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:31
Sunrise	04:20
Noon	12:26
Sunset	20:32
End of twilight	21:22
Moonrise	07:10
Moonset	23:32
Day length	16 h 12 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 10:10

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Mrigashirsha (04:20–10:10) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 16:36–20:32: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

Vinayaka Chaturthi · Ganesha

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

Rule: madhyahna vyapini: midday (the 3rd fifth of the daytime), 10:49–14:04
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) all day Ravi Yoga 10:10–04:18 (15.05)

Anandadi: Vajra 04:20–10:10 Anandadi: Mudgara 10:10–04:18 (15.05)

Bhadra in heaven: 16:36–05:48 (15.05); Bhadra Mukha 16:37–18:49; Bhadra Puchha 04:29–05:48 (15.05)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:18–03:49
Abhijit Muhurta	11:54–12:59
Vijaya Muhurta	15:08–16:13
Godhuli	20:32–20:48
Pradosha	20:32–22:06
Nishitha	00:10–00:41 (15.05)
Amrita Kalam	01:53–03:41 (15.05)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	08:23–10:25
Yamaganda	14:28–16:29
Gulika Kalam	04:20–06:22
Dur Muhurta	04:20–05:25, 05:25–06:30
Varjyam	19:36–21:24

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 04:33–11:35, 14:36–20:32

Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Mrigashirsha until 10:10, Ardra from 10:10; tithi Shukla-chaturti; lagna Mesha 04:20, Vrishabha 04:33, Mithuna 06:07, Karka 08:36, Simha 11:35, Kanya 14:36, Tula 17:36

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Mrigashirsha (until 10:10) — abundance (well-being, prosperity); Ardra (from 10:10) — sadness; Saturday — decline of physical strength.

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

Shukla-chaturti 04:20–20:32: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = −1

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

+2 Ravi Yoga 10:10–04:18 (15.05)+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) all day+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:20–10:10+1 Yoga Sukarma 04:20–08:260 Vishti (Bhadra) 16:36–04:18 (15.05)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 10:10–04:18 (15.05)−1 Anandadi: Vajra 04:20–10:10−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−2 Rikta tithi all day−2 Tryahasparsha

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

Panchanga at sunrise 04:20

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Ravi Yoga, Yoga Dhriti; cons: Rikta tithi, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
Month	Vaishakha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Parabhava (No. 40) · Shaka 2068 · Vikram 2203 more

At sunrise 04:18

Tithi	4Shukla-chaturti (Rikta, Yama) · until 05:48 more vriddhi: the same tithi also prevailed at yesterday’s sunrise
Nakshatra	Ardra, pada 3 (sharp, Rudra (Roaring, angry image of Shiva), Rahu) · until 13:07 more
Yoga	Dhriti (“steadfastness, firmness”, auspicious) · until 09:21 more
Karana	Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 05:48 more
Vara	Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mesha (Aries), Moon: Mithuna (Gemini)

Changes during the day

from 05:48	tithi Shukla-panchami
from 05:48	karana Bava
from 09:21	yoga Shula
from 13:07	nakshatra Punarvasu
from 19:02	karana Balava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:29
Sunrise	04:18
Noon	12:26
Sunset	20:34
End of twilight	21:24
Moonrise	08:01
Moonset	none
Day length	16 h 15 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 05:48	from 13:07

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, Punarvasu (13:07–20:34) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 04:18–05:48: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

more — lunar calendar for gardeners

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 04:18–13:07

Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:18–05:48

Anandadi: Dhwaja 13:07–04:17 (16.05) Anandadi: Dhwanksha 04:18–13:07

Bhadra in heaven: 16:36 (14.05)–05:48; Bhadra Mukha 16:37–18:49 (14.05); Bhadra Puchha 04:29–05:48

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:16–03:47
Abhijit Muhurta	11:54–12:59
Vijaya Muhurta	15:09–16:14
Godhuli	20:34–20:50
Pradosha	20:34–22:07
Nishitha	00:10–00:41 (16.05)
Amrita Kalam	none on this day

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	18:32–20:34
Yamaganda	12:26–14:28
Gulika Kalam	16:30–18:32
Dur Muhurta	18:24–19:29
Varjyam	02:37–04:25 (16.05)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 05:48–11:31, 13:07–20:34

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 05:48–11:31, 13:07–20:34
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 05:48–11:31, 13:07–20:34
Bathing, washing hair	average 04:29–13:07, 14:32–20:34

Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Ardra until 13:07, Punarvasu from 13:07; tithi Shukla-chaturti until 05:48, Shukla-panchami from 05:48; lagna Mesha 04:18, Vrishabha 04:29, Mithuna 06:03, Karka 08:32, Simha 11:31, Kanya 14:32, Tula 17:32, Vrischika 20:33

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Ardra (until 13:07) — sadness; Punarvasu (from 13:07) — strength of spirit (bravery, resilience); Sunday — physical well-being.

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

Shukla-chaturti 04:18–05:48: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = +1

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

+2 Ravi Yoga 04:18–13:07+1 Yoga Dhriti 04:18–09:21+1 Auspicious tithi 05:48–04:17 (16.05)0 Anandadi: Dhwaja 13:07–04:17 (16.05)0 Auspicious nakshatra 13:07–04:17 (16.05)0 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:18–05:48 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Yoga Shula 09:21–11:260 Vishti (Bhadra) 04:18–05:48−1 Anandadi: Dhwanksha 04:18–13:07−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 04:18–13:07−2 Rikta tithi 04:18–05:48

Panchanga at sunrise 04:18

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Sankranti day, Anandadi: Dhumra
Month	Vaishakha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Parabhava (No. 40) · Shaka 2068 · Vikram 2203 more
Festivals	Vrishabha Sankranti · Shankaracharya Jayanti · Skanda Shashti

At sunrise 04:17

Tithi	5Shukla-panchami (Purna, Soma) · until 08:16 more
Nakshatra	Punarvasu, pada 3 (movable, Aditi, Jupiter) · until 16:08 more
Yoga	Shula (“spear, sharp pain”, inauspicious) · until 10:19 more
Karana	Balava (movable) · until 08:16 more
Vara	Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Mesha (Aries), Moon: Mithuna (Gemini)

Changes during the day

from 08:16	tithi Shukla-shashti
from 08:16	karana Kaulava
from 10:19	yoga Ganda
from 16:08	nakshatra Pushya
from 21:29	karana Taitila

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:27
Sunrise	04:17
Noon	12:26
Sunset	20:36
End of twilight	21:26
Moonrise	08:57
Moonset	00:12
Day length	16 h 19 min

Sky

Vrishabha Sankr.	21:55 — the Sun enters Vrishabha (Taurus)

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 08:16	from 16:08

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, Punarvasu (04:17–16:08) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Pushya (16:08–20:36) is good for sowing.

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Festivals and periods

Vrishabha Sankranti · Surya

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

Rule: by the moment of Sankranti, 15:31–20:36
on the day the Sun enters the sign

Shankaracharya Jayanti · Adi Shankaracharya

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

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 05:48 (15.05)–08:16
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, 08:16–04:15 (17.05)
the tithi begins between sunrise and sunset

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 16:08–04:15 (17.05) Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 16:08–04:15 (17.05)

Hutashana Yoga 08:16–04:15 (17.05) Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:16–04:15 (17.05)

Anandadi: Prajapati 16:08–04:15 (17.05) Anandadi: Dhumra 04:17–16:08

Gandanta (tithi): 07:50–08:42

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:15–03:46
Abhijit Muhurta	11:54–12:59
Vijaya Muhurta	15:10–16:15
Godhuli	20:36–20:51
Pradosha	20:36–22:08
Nishitha	00:10–00:41 (17.05)
Amrita Kalam	13:25–15:14

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	06:19–08:21
Yamaganda	10:24–12:26
Gulika Kalam	14:29–16:31
Dur Muhurta	12:59–14:04, 16:15–17:20
Varjyam	02:37–04:25, 01:05–02:53 (17.05)

Haircut and shaving

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

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

Cutting hair, shaving	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Bathing, washing hair	good 04:25–08:16

Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Punarvasu until 16:08, Pushya from 16:08; tithi Shukla-panchami until 08:16, Shukla-shashti from 08:16; lagna Mesha 04:17, Vrishabha 04:25, Mithuna 05:59, Karka 08:28, Simha 11:27, Kanya 14:28, Tula 17:28, Vrischika 20:29

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Punarvasu (until 16:08) — strength of spirit (bravery, resilience); Pushya (from 16:08) — increase in wealth; Monday — clear, bright complexion.

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

Sankranti at 21:55 — a Parva day: no haircuts or shaving on this day (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = +2

Avoid starting important matters: Sankranti day

+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:17–16:08+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 04:17–08:16+1 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 16:08–04:15 (17.05)+1 Ravi Yoga 16:08–04:15 (17.05)0 Anandadi: Prajapati 16:08–04:15 (17.05)0 Hutashana Yoga 08:16–04:15 (17.05) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:16–04:15 (17.05) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Yoga Ganda 10:19–12:49−1 Surya Dagdha tithi 08:16–04:15 (17.05)−1 Anandadi: Dhumra 04:17–16:08−1 Sankranti day

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

Panchanga at sunrise 04:17

Summary	Best day — Pushya, Ravi Yoga; auspicious time — until 19:00
Month	Vaishakha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Parabhava (No. 40) · Shaka 2068 · Vikram 2203 more
Festivals	Ganga Saptami

At sunrise 04:15

Tithi	6Shukla-shashti (Nanda, Kartikeya) · until 10:39 more
Nakshatra	Pushya, pada 2 (light, Brhaspati, Saturn) · until 19:00 more
Yoga	Ganda (“danger, knot”, inauspicious) · until 11:14 more
Karana	Taitila (movable) · until 10:39 more
Vara	Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Vrishabha (Taurus), Moon: Karka (Cancer)

Changes during the day

from 10:39	tithi Shukla-saptami
from 10:39	karana Gara
from 11:14	yoga Vriddhi
from 19:00	nakshatra Ashlesha
from 23:45	karana Vanija

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:25
Sunrise	04:15
Noon	12:26
Sunset	20:38
End of twilight	21:28
Moonrise	09:58
Moonset	00:46
Day length	16 h 23 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 10:39	from 19:00

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Pushya (04:15–19:00) 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), 10:48–14:05
the tithi covers the decisive time on both days — the day with greater coverage is chosen

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 04:15–19:00 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 19:00–04:13 (18.05)

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:15–10:39 Hutashana Yoga 10:39–04:13 (18.05) Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 10:39–04:13 (18.05)

Anandadi: Vardhamana 04:15–19:00 Anandadi: Ananda 19:00–04:13 (18.05)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:14–03:44
Abhijit Muhurta	11:54–12:59
Vijaya Muhurta	15:10–16:16
Godhuli	20:38–20:53
Pradosha	20:38–22:09
Nishitha	00:10–00:41 (18.05)
Amrita Kalam	11:50–13:38

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	16:32–18:35
Yamaganda	08:21–10:23
Gulika Kalam	12:26–14:29
Dur Muhurta	07:31–08:37, 23:40–00:10 (18.05)
Varjyam	none on this day

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 04:21–20:25

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 04:21–20:25
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 04:21–20:25
Bathing, washing hair	average 04:21–11:23, 14:24–20:38

Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Pushya until 19:00, Ashlesha from 19:00; tithi Shukla-shashti until 10:39, Shukla-saptami from 10:39; lagna Mesha 04:15, Vrishabha 04:21, Mithuna 05:55, Karka 08:24, Simha 11:23, Kanya 14:24, Tula 17:24, Vrischika 20:25

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Pushya (until 19:00) — increase in wealth; Ashlesha (from 19:00) — physical affliction (suffering); Tuesday — harm to longevity.

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Best day · score S = +5

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

Auspicious time ends by 19:00

+2 Pushya 04:15–19:00+2 Ravi Yoga 04:15–19:00+1 Anandadi: Vardhamana 04:15–19:00+1 Auspicious tithi 10:39–04:13 (18.05)+1 Yoga Vriddhi 11:14–04:13 (18.05)0 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 19:00–04:13 (18.05)0 Hutashana Yoga 10:39–04:13 (18.05) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:15–10:39 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 10:39–04:13 (18.05) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 19:00–04:13 (18.05)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)

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

Panchanga at sunrise 04:15

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Yoga Vriddhi; 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	Parabhava (No. 40) · Shaka 2068 · Vikram 2203 more

At sunrise 04:13

Tithi	7Shukla-saptami (Bhadra, Indra) · until 12:45 more
Nakshatra	Ashlesha, pada 2 (sharp, Naga - the lord of snakes (Sharpa), Mercury) · until 21:32 more Gandamula
Yoga	Vriddhi (“growth, increase”, auspicious) · until 11:55 more
Karana	Vanija (movable) · until 12:45 more
Vara	Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Vrishabha (Taurus), Moon: Karka (Cancer)

Changes during the day

from 11:55	yoga Dhruva
from 12:45	tithi Shukla-ashtami
from 12:45	karana Vishti
from 21:32	nakshatra Magha
from 01:38 (19.05)	karana Bava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:23
Sunrise	04:13
Noon	12:26
Sunset	20:40
End of twilight	21:31
Moonrise	11:02
Moonset	01:14
Day length	16 h 26 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 12:45

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:

Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 12:45–20:40: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:13–12:45

Hutashana Yoga 12:45–04:11 (19.05) Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 12:45–04:11 (19.05)

Anandadi: Chara 21:32–04:11 (19.05) Anandadi: Rakshasa 04:13–21:32

Bhadra on earth: 12:45–01:38 (19.05); Bhadra Puchha 14:40–15:57; Bhadra Mukha 15:57–18:05
Gandanta (nakshatra): 14:57–04:05 (19.05)
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Ashlesha

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:12–03:43
Abhijit Muhurta	none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday
Vijaya Muhurta	15:11–16:17
Godhuli	20:40–20:55
Pradosha	20:40–22:10
Nishitha	00:11–00:41 (19.05)
Amrita Kalam	19:46–21:32

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	12:26–14:30
Yamaganda	06:16–08:20
Gulika Kalam	10:23–12:26
Dur Muhurta	11:54–12:59
Varjyam	09:09–10:55

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 04:13–12:45

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 04:13–12:45
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 04:13–12:45
Bathing, washing hair	average 04:13–12:45, 14:20–20:40

Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Ashlesha; tithi Shukla-saptami until 12:45, Shukla-ashtami from 12:45; lagna Mesha 04:13, Vrishabha 04:18, Mithuna 05:51, Karka 08:20, Simha 11:19, Kanya 14:20, Tula 17:20, Vrischika 20:21

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

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

Shukla-ashtami 12:45–20:40: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Bhadra on earth 12:45–20:40: no shaving or haircuts during Vishti Karana (according to the Muhurta Chintamani, Bhadra does harm when it is on earth; in heaven and in the netherworld its influence on earth is weak).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = −1

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

+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:13–12:45+1 Yoga Vriddhi 04:13–11:55+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 04:13–12:450 Ashtami 12:45–04:11 (19.05)−1 Hutashana Yoga 12:45–04:11 (19.05)−1 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 12:45–04:11 (19.05)−1 Anandadi: Rakshasa 04:13–21:32−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 04:13–21:32−1 Bhadra on earth 12:45–01:38 (19.05)

Panchanga at sunrise 04:13

Summary	Unfavourable day — many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower), Krakacha Yoga
Month	Vaishakha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Parabhava (No. 40) · Shaka 2068 · Vikram 2203 more
Festivals	Masik Durgashtami

At sunrise 04:11

Tithi	8Shukla-ashtami (Jaya, Vasus) · until 14:21 more
Nakshatra	Magha, pada 2 (fierce, Pitris or Pitars - ancestors of the clan, forefathers, Ketu) · until 23:31 more Gandamula
Yoga	Dhruva (“fixed, constant (the Pole Star)”, auspicious) · until 12:13 more
Karana	Bava (movable) · until 14:21 more
Vara	Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Vrishabha (Taurus), Moon: Simha (Leo)

Changes during the day

from 12:13	yoga Vyaghata
from 14:21	tithi Shukla-navami
from 14:21	karana Balava
from 23:31	nakshatra Purva-Phalguni
from 02:54 (20.05)	karana Kaulava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:21
Sunrise	04:11
Noon	12:26
Sunset	20:42
End of twilight	21:33
Moonrise	12:10
Moonset	01:40
Day length	16 h 30 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 14:21

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Magha (04:11–20:42) is good for sowing, for root crops.

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Festivals and periods

Masik Durgashtami · Durga

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

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 12:45 (18.05)–14:21
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 23:31–04:10 (20.05)

Krakacha Yoga 04:11–14:21 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:11–14:21 Hutashana Yoga 14:21–04:10 (20.05) Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 14:21–04:10 (20.05)

Anandadi: Musala 04:11–23:31 Anandadi: Gada 23:31–04:10 (20.05)

Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Magha

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:11–03:41
Abhijit Muhurta	11:53–12:59
Vijaya Muhurta	15:11–16:17
Godhuli	20:42–20:56
Pradosha	20:42–22:11
Nishitha	00:11–00:41 (20.05)
Amrita Kalam	20:55–22:39

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	14:30–16:34
Yamaganda	04:11–06:15
Gulika Kalam	08:19–10:23
Dur Muhurta	09:41–10:47, 16:17–17:23
Varjyam	10:32–12:16

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 04:14–11:15, 14:16–20:42

Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Magha; tithi Shukla-ashtami until 14:21, Shukla-navami from 14:21; lagna Mesha 04:11, Vrishabha 04:14, Mithuna 05:47, Karka 08:17, Simha 11:15, Kanya 14:16, Tula 17:16, Vrischika 20:17

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

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

Shukla-ashtami 04:11–14:21: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Shukla-navami 14:21–20:42: 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

Unfavourable day · score S = −8

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

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

+1 Yoga Dhruva 04:11–12:13+1 Auspicious weekday0 Yoga Vyaghata 12:13–15:48−1 Hutashana Yoga 14:21–04:10 (20.05)−1 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 14:21–04:10 (20.05)−1 Ashtami 04:11–14:21−1 Anandadi: Musala 04:11–23:31−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 04:11–23:31−2 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:11–14:21−3 Krakacha Yoga 04:11–14:21

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

Panchanga at sunrise 04:11

Summary	Favourable day — Ravi Yoga, Anandadi: Siddhi; auspicious time — after 15:16
Month	Vaishakha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Parabhava (No. 40) · Shaka 2068 · Vikram 2203 more
Festivals	Sita Navami (Janaki Jayanti)

At sunrise 04:10

Tithi	9Shukla-navami (Rikta, Serpent (Naga)) · until 15:16 more
Nakshatra	Purva-Phalguni, pada 1 (fierce, Bhaga (Share, Distributor) - god of wealth and family, Venus) · until 00:48 (21.05) more
Yoga	Vyaghata (“crushing blow”, inauspicious) · until 12:01 more
Karana	Kaulava (movable) · until 15:16 more
Vara	Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Vrishabha (Taurus), Moon: Simha (Leo)

Changes during the day

from 12:01	yoga Harshana
from 15:16	tithi Shukla-dashami
from 15:16	karana Taitila
from 00:48 (21.05)	nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni
from 03:26 (21.05)	karana Gara

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:18
Sunrise	04:10
Noon	12:26
Sunset	20:43
End of twilight	21:35
Moonrise	13:19
Moonset	02:03
Day length	16 h 33 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 15:16

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

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

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Festivals and periods

Sita Navami (Janaki Jayanti) · Sita

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

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

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 04:10–00:48 (21.05) Ravi Yoga all day

Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:10–15:16 Hutashana Yoga 15:16–04:08 (21.05)

Anandadi: Siddhi 04:10–00:48 (21.05) Anandadi: Shubha 00:48–04:08 (21.05)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:10–03:40
Abhijit Muhurta	11:53–13:00
Vijaya Muhurta	15:12–16:18
Godhuli	20:43–20:58
Pradosha	20:43–22:12
Nishitha	00:11–00:41 (21.05)
Amrita Kalam	18:04–19:45

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	10:22–12:26
Yamaganda	16:35–18:39
Gulika Kalam	06:14–08:18
Dur Muhurta	07:28–08:35, 13:00–14:06
Varjyam	07:57–09:38

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 15:16–20:43

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 15:16–20:43
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 15:16–20:43
Bathing, washing hair	average 04:10–11:12, 14:12–20:43

Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Purva-Phalguni; tithi Shukla-navami until 15:16, Shukla-dashami from 15:16; lagna Vrishabha 04:10, Mithuna 05:43, Karka 08:13, Simha 11:12, Kanya 14:12, Tula 17:13, Vrischika 20:13

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Purva-Phalguni — ill health; Friday — universal respect.

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

Shukla-navami 04:10–15:16: 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

Favourable day · score S = +3

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

Auspicious time begins after 15:16

+2 Ravi Yoga all day+1 Anandadi: Siddhi 04:10–00:48 (21.05)+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 04:10–00:48 (21.05)+1 Yoga Harshana 12:01–04:08 (21.05)0 Auspicious tithi 15:16–04:08 (21.05)0 Hutashana Yoga 15:16–04:08 (21.05) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:10–15:16 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 04:10–00:48 (21.05)−2 Rikta tithi 04:10–15:16

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

Panchanga at sunrise 04:10

Summary	Favourable day — Ravi Yoga, Auspicious nakshatra; auspicious time — until 11:12
Month	Vaishakha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Parabhava (No. 40) · Shaka 2068 · Vikram 2203 more

At sunrise 04:08

Tithi	10Shukla-dashami (Purna, Dharma) · until 15:23 more
Nakshatra	Uttara-Phalguni, pada 1 (fixed, Aryaman (Lord of Hospitality), Sun) · until 01:17 (22.05) more
Yoga	Harshana (“delighting”, auspicious) · until 11:12 more
Karana	Gara (movable) · until 15:23 more
Vara	Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Vrishabha (Taurus), Moon: Simha (Leo)

Changes during the day

from 11:12	yoga Vajra
from 15:23	tithi Shukla-ekadashi
from 15:23	karana Vanija
from 01:17 (22.05)	nakshatra Hasta
from 03:08 (22.05)	karana Vishti

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:16
Sunrise	04:08
Noon	12:26
Sunset	20:45
End of twilight	21:37
Moonrise	14:32
Moonset	02:24
Day length	16 h 36 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 15:23

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

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

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Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 04:08–01:17 (22.05)

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:08–15:23 Hutashana Yoga 15:23–04:07 (22.05) Yamaghanta 01:17–04:07 (22.05)

Anandadi: Utpata 04:08–01:17 (22.05) Anandadi: Mrityu 01:17–04:07 (22.05)

Bhadra in the netherworld: 03:08–14:40 (22.05); Bhadra Puchha 07:41–08:51 (22.05); Bhadra Mukha 08:51–10:48 (22.05)
Gandanta (tithi): 14:59–15:47

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:09–03:38
Abhijit Muhurta	11:53–13:00
Vijaya Muhurta	15:13–16:19
Godhuli	20:45–21:00
Pradosha	20:45–22:13
Nishitha	00:11–00:40 (22.05)
Amrita Kalam	17:56–19:34

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	08:17–10:22
Yamaganda	14:31–16:36
Gulika Kalam	04:08–06:13
Dur Muhurta	04:08–05:15, 05:15–06:21
Varjyam	08:09–09:47

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 04:08–20:09
Cutting toenails	average throughout the daytime
Bathing, washing hair	average throughout the daytime

Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni; tithi Shukla-dashami until 15:23, Shukla-ekadashi from 15:23; lagna Vrishabha 04:08, Mithuna 05:39, Karka 08:09, Simha 11:08, Kanya 14:08, Tula 17:09, Vrischika 20:09

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Uttara-Phalguni — destruction of all diseases; Saturday — decline of physical strength.

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Favourable day · score S = +4

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

Auspicious time ends by 11:12

+2 Ravi Yoga 04:08–01:17 (22.05)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:08–01:17 (22.05)+1 Yoga Harshana 04:08–11:12+1 Auspicious tithi 04:08–15:230 Anandadi: Utpata 04:08–01:17 (22.05) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Hutashana Yoga 15:23–04:07 (22.05) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:08–15:23 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Yoga Vajra 11:12–12:20−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)

Panchanga at sunrise 04:08

Summary	Best day — Amrita Siddhi Yoga, Yoga Siddhi; auspicious time — after 14:40
Month	Vaishakha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Parabhava (No. 40) · Shaka 2068 · Vikram 2203 more
Festivals	Mohini Ekadashi

At sunrise 04:07

Tithi	11Shukla-ekadashi (Nanda, Rudra) · until 14:40 more
Nakshatra	Hasta, pada 1 (light, Savitar (Animating, Awakening), Moon) · until 00:56 (23.05) more
Yoga	Vajra (“diamond, thunderbolt”, inauspicious) · until 09:44 more
Karana	Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 14:40 more
Vara	Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Vrishabha (Taurus), Moon: Kanya (Virgo)

Changes during the day

from 09:44	yoga Siddhi
from 14:40	tithi Shukla-dvadashi
from 14:40	karana Bava
from 00:56 (23.05)	nakshatra Chitra
from 02:00 (23.05)	karana Balava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:14
Sunrise	04:07
Noon	12:26
Sunset	20:47
End of twilight	21:39
Moonrise	15:47
Moonset	02:46
Day length	16 h 40 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 14:40

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Hasta (04:07–20:47) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 04:07–14:40: 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 15:23 (21.05)–14:40
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Parana (breaking the fast): 04:05–07:26 (23.05)

Muhurta

Amrita Siddhi Yoga 04:07–00:56 (23.05) Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:07–00:56 (23.05) Dwipushkar Yoga 00:56–04:05 (23.05)

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:07–14:40 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 14:40–04:05 (23.05) Hutashana Yoga 14:40–04:05 (23.05) Krakacha Yoga 14:40–04:05 (23.05)

Anandadi: Manasa 04:07–00:56 (23.05) Anandadi: Padma 00:56–04:05 (23.05)

Bhadra in the netherworld: 03:08–14:40; Bhadra Puchha 07:41–08:51; Bhadra Mukha 08:51–10:48

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:08–03:37
Abhijit Muhurta	11:53–13:00
Vijaya Muhurta	15:13–16:20
Godhuli	20:47–21:01
Pradosha	20:47–22:14
Nishitha	00:11–00:40 (23.05)
Amrita Kalam	19:01–20:36

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	18:42–20:47
Yamaganda	12:27–14:32
Gulika Kalam	16:37–18:42
Dur Muhurta	18:33–19:40
Varjyam	09:34–11:08

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 04:07–20:06

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

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

Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Hasta; tithi Shukla-ekadashi until 14:40, Shukla-dvadashi from 14:40; lagna Vrishabha 04:07, Mithuna 05:35, Karka 08:05, Simha 11:04, Kanya 14:04, Tula 17:05, Vrischika 20:06

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Hasta — imparting radiance (to the person); Sunday — physical well-being.

Cautions:

Ekadashi: by custom, those who fast on this day do not cut their hair or shave.

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Best day · score S = +5

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

Auspicious time begins after 14:40

+4 Amrita Siddhi Yoga 04:07–00:56 (23.05)+1 Yoga Siddhi 09:44–04:05 (23.05)+1 Anandadi: Manasa 04:07–00:56 (23.05)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:07–00:56 (23.05)+1 Auspicious tithi 04:07–14:400 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 14:40–04:05 (23.05) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Dwipushkar Yoga 00:56–04:05 (23.05)0 Hutashana Yoga 14:40–04:05 (23.05) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:07–14:40 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Krakacha Yoga 14:40–04:05 (23.05)−2 Vishti (Bhadra) 04:07–14:40

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

Panchanga at sunrise 04:07

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Vyatipata, Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra)
Month	Vaishakha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Parabhava (No. 40) · Shaka 2068 · Vikram 2203 more
Festivals	Soma Pradosha

At sunrise 04:05

Tithi	12Shukla-dvadashi (Bhadra, Sun (Ravi)) · until 13:08 more
Nakshatra	Chitra, pada 1 (soft, Tvashtri (Heavenly Architect) or Vishwakarma (Vastu God), Mars) · until 23:49 more
Yoga	Siddhi (“success, accomplishment”, auspicious) · until 07:35 more
Karana	Balava (movable) · until 13:08 more
Vara	Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Vrishabha (Taurus), Moon: Kanya (Virgo)

Changes during the day

from 07:35	yoga Vyatipata
from 13:08	tithi Shukla-triodashi
from 13:08	karana Kaulava
from 23:49	nakshatra Swati
from 00:05 (24.05)	karana Taitila

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:12
Sunrise	04:05
Noon	12:26
Sunset	20:48
End of twilight	21:41
Moonrise	17:06
Moonset	03:10
Day length	16 h 43 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 13:08

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

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

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Festivals and periods

Soma Pradosha · Shiva

A Pradosha falling on a Monday — the day of the Moon and Shiva: especially favourable for the fulfilment of wishes and for family well-being.

Rule: pradosha vyapini: 3 muhurtas after sunset, 20:48–22:15
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 23:49–04:04 (24.05)

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:05–13:08 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 04:05–23:49 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 13:08–04:04 (24.05)

Anandadi: Chhatra 23:49–04:04 (24.05) Anandadi: Mudgara 04:05–23:49

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:07–03:36
Abhijit Muhurta	11:53–13:00
Vijaya Muhurta	15:14–16:21
Godhuli	20:48–21:03
Pradosha	20:48–22:15
Nishitha	00:11–00:40 (24.05)
Amrita Kalam	17:43–19:14

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	06:10–08:16
Yamaganda	10:21–12:27
Gulika Kalam	14:32–16:38
Dur Muhurta	13:00–14:07, 16:21–17:28
Varjyam	08:34–10:05

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 04:05–07:35

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

Cutting hair, shaving	good 04:05–07:35
Cutting fingernails	average 04:05–07:35
Cutting toenails	good 04:05–07:35
Bathing, washing hair	good 04:05–11:00, 14:00–20:48

Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Chitra; tithi Shukla-dvadashi until 13:08, Shukla-triodashi from 13:08; lagna Vrishabha 04:05, Mithuna 05:31, Karka 08:01, Simha 11:00, Kanya 14:00, Tula 17:01, Vrischika 20:02

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Chitra — improvement of well-being; Monday — clear, bright complexion.

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

Vyatipata 07:35–20:48: auspicious undertakings, including haircuts, are avoided during this yoga (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −5

Avoid starting important matters: Vyatipata

+2 Yoga Siddhi 04:05–07:35+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:05–23:49+1 Auspicious weekday0 Auspicious tithi 13:08–04:04 (24.05)−1 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 13:08–04:04 (24.05)−1 Anandadi: Mudgara 04:05–23:49−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:05–13:08−3 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 04:05–23:49−3 Vyatipata 07:35–04:04 (24.05)

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

Panchanga at sunrise 04:05

Summary	Best day — Ravi Yoga, Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi); auspicious time — after 04:50; auspicious time — until 10:52
Month	Vaishakha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Parabhava (No. 40) · Shaka 2068 · Vikram 2203 more
Festivals	Narasimha Jayanti

At sunrise 04:04

Tithi	13Shukla-triodashi (Jaya, God of Love) · until 10:52 more
Nakshatra	Swati, pada 1 (movable, Waiu (Wind), Rahu) · until 22:01 more
Yoga	Vyatipata (“calamity, downfall”, inauspicious) · until 04:50 more
Karana	Taitila (movable) · until 10:52 more
Vara	Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Vrishabha (Taurus), Moon: Tula (Libra)

Changes during the day

from 04:50	yoga Variyana
from 10:52	tithi Shukla-chaturdashi
from 10:52	karana Gara
from 21:30	karana Vanija
from 22:01	nakshatra Vishakha
from 01:33 (25.05)	yoga Parigha

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:11
Sunrise	04:04
Noon	12:26
Sunset	20:50
End of twilight	21:43
Moonrise	18:26
Moonset	03:36
Day length	16 h 46 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 10:52

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, Swati (04:04–20:50) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Shukla-chaturdashi 10:52–20:50: according to the Kalaprakashika, ploughing on Chaturdashi puts the owner’s life in danger.

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Festivals and periods

Narasimha Jayanti · Narasimha

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

Rule: sayahna vyapini: the last fifth of the daytime, until sunset, 17:29–20:50
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:04–10:52 Ravi Yoga 04:04–22:01

Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 04:04–10:52

Anandadi: Dhwaja 04:04–22:01 Anandadi: Shrivatsa 22:01–04:02 (25.05)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:06–03:35
Abhijit Muhurta	11:53–13:00
Vijaya Muhurta	15:15–16:22
Godhuli	20:50–21:04
Pradosha	20:50–22:16
Nishitha	00:12–00:40 (25.05)
Amrita Kalam	13:52–15:21

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	16:38–18:44
Yamaganda	08:15–10:21
Gulika Kalam	12:27–14:33
Dur Muhurta	07:25–08:32, 23:43–00:12 (25.05)
Varjyam	05:00–06:28, 03:05–04:31 (25.05)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 04:50–10:52

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 04:50–10:52
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 04:50–10:52
Bathing, washing hair	average 04:04–10:56, 13:57–20:50

Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Swati; tithi Shukla-triodashi until 10:52, Shukla-chaturdashi from 10:52; lagna Vrishabha 04:04, Mithuna 05:27, Karka 07:57, Simha 10:56, Kanya 13:57, Tula 16:57, Vrischika 19:58

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Swati — relief from all suffering; Tuesday — harm to longevity.

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

Shukla-chaturdashi 10:52–20:50: a Rikta and Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Vyatipata 04:04–04:50: auspicious undertakings, including haircuts, are avoided during this yoga (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Best day · score S = +6

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

Auspicious time begins after 04:50

Auspicious time ends by 10:52

+2 Ravi Yoga 04:04–22:01+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:04–10:52+1 Anandadi: Dhwaja 04:04–22:01+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:04–22:01+1 Auspicious tithi 04:04–10:52+1 Yoga Variyana 04:50–01:33 (25.05)0 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 04:04–10:52 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Vyatipata 04:04–04:50−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Rikta tithi 10:52–04:02 (25.05)

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

Panchanga at sunrise 04:04

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Anandadi: Prajapati, Auspicious weekday; cons: Rikta tithi, Yoga Parigha
Month	Vaishakha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Parabhava (No. 40) · Shaka 2068 · Vikram 2203 more
Festivals	Purnima Vrat

At sunrise 04:02

Tithi	14Shukla-chaturdashi (Rikta, Kali) · until 08:00 more
Nakshatra	Vishakha, pada 2 (mixed, Indra and Agni, Jupiter) · until 19:42 more
Yoga	Parigha (“bolt, barrier”, inauspicious) · until 21:51 more
Karana	Vanija (movable) · until 08:00 more
Vara	Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Vrishabha (Taurus), Moon: Tula (Libra)

Changes during the day

from 08:00	tithi Purnima
from 08:00	karana Vishti
from 18:24	karana Bava
from 19:42	nakshatra Anuradha
from 21:51	yoga Shiva

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:09
Sunrise	04:02
Noon	12:26
Sunset	20:52
End of twilight	21:46
Moonrise	19:46
Moonset	04:07
Day length	16 h 49 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 08:00	from 19:42

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Vishakha (04:02–19:42) is good for sowing, for root crops.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Anuradha (19:42–20:52) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 08:00–18:24: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Shukla-chaturdashi 04:02–08:00: according to the Kalaprakashika, ploughing on Chaturdashi puts the owner’s life in danger.

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Festivals and periods

Purnima Vrat · Chandra (the Moon)

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

Rule: madhyahna vyapini: midday (the 3rd fifth of the daytime), 10:46–14:08
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Purnima at sunrise (holy bath, charity): 26.05

Muhurta

Amrita Siddhi Yoga 19:42–04:01 (26.05) Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 19:42–04:01 (26.05)

Anandadi: Prajapati 04:02–19:42 Anandadi: Saumya 19:42–04:01 (26.05)

Bhadra in the netherworld: 08:00–14:19
Bhadra in heaven: 14:19–18:24; Bhadra Puchha 14:44–15:46; Bhadra Mukha 15:46–17:30

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:04–03:33
Abhijit Muhurta	none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday
Vijaya Muhurta	15:15–16:22
Godhuli	20:52–21:06
Pradosha	20:52–22:17
Nishitha	00:12–00:40 (26.05)
Amrita Kalam	11:45–13:12

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	12:27–14:33
Yamaganda	06:08–08:14
Gulika Kalam	10:21–12:27
Dur Muhurta	11:53–13:00
Varjyam	03:05–04:31, 23:15–00:41 (26.05)

Haircut and shaving

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

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

Cutting hair, shaving	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Bathing, washing hair	good 19:42–20:52

Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Vishakha until 19:42, Anuradha from 19:42; tithi Shukla-chaturdashi until 08:00, Purnima from 08:00; lagna Vrishabha 04:02, Mithuna 05:23, Karka 07:53, Simha 10:52, Kanya 13:53, Tula 16:53, Vrischika 19:54

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Vishakha (until 19:42) — loss of money; Anuradha (from 19:42) — loss of money. In general Anuradha is favourable, but not for the very first shaving, cutting or trimming of hair (“vapanam”); Wednesday — favour of the authorities.

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

Shukla-chaturdashi 04:02–08:00: a Rikta and Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Purnima 08:00–20:52: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Cautions:

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

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

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: Prajapati 04:02–19:42+1 Auspicious weekday0 Amrita Siddhi Yoga 19:42–04:01 (26.05)0 Auspicious nakshatra 19:42–04:01 (26.05)−1 Vishti (Bhadra) 08:00–14:19−1 Yoga Parigha 04:02–11:42−2 Rikta tithi 04:02–08:00

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 04:02

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Kshaya tithi, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
Month	Vaishakha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Parabhava (No. 40) · Shaka 2068 · Vikram 2203 more
Festivals	Buddha Purnima (Vesak) · Vaishakha Purnima · Narada Jayanti

At sunrise 04:01

Tithi	15Purnima (Purna, Vishvedevas) · until 04:42 more
Nakshatra	Anuradha, pada 2 (soft, Mitra (Friend), Saturn) · until 17:03 more
Yoga	Shiva (“auspicious, benevolent”, auspicious) · until 17:54 more
Karana	Bava (movable) · until 04:42 more
Vara	Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Vrishabha (Taurus), Moon: Vrischika (Scorpio)

Changes during the day

from 04:42	tithi Krishna-pratipat (kshaya: not present at any sunrise)
from 04:42	karana Balava
from 14:56	karana Kaulava
from 17:03	nakshatra Jyestha
from 17:54	yoga Siddha
from 01:08 (27.05)	tithi Krishna-dvitya
from 01:08 (27.05)	karana Taitila

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:07
Sunrise	04:01
Noon	12:26
Sunset	20:53
End of twilight	21:48
Moonrise	21:03
Moonset	04:46
Day length	16 h 52 min

Sky

Full moon (Purnima)	04:42

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 04:42	from 17:03

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Anuradha (04:01–17:03) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Jyestha (17:03–20:53) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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Festivals and periods

Buddha Purnima (Vesak) · Buddha and Kurma

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

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 08:00 (25.05)–04:42
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Vaishakha Purnima · Chandra (the Moon)

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

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 08:00 (25.05)–04:42
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Fast on the eve (Purnima Vrat): 25.05

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 04:42–01:08 (27.05)
the kshaya tithi does not touch sunrise — the festival is on the day it begins

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:01–04:42 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:01–17:03

Anandadi: Ananda 04:01–17:03 Anandadi: Kaladanda 17:03–03:59 (27.05)

Gandanta (tithi): 04:21–05:03

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:04–03:32
Abhijit Muhurta	11:53–13:01
Vijaya Muhurta	15:16–16:23
Godhuli	20:53–21:07
Pradosha	20:53–22:18
Nishitha	00:12–00:40 (27.05)
Amrita Kalam	07:48–09:13

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	14:33–16:40
Yamaganda	04:01–06:07
Gulika Kalam	08:14–10:20
Dur Muhurta	09:38–10:46, 16:23–17:31
Varjyam	21:59–23:24

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 04:42–10:48, 13:49–19:50

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 04:42–10:48, 13:49–19:50
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 04:42–10:48, 13:49–19:50
Bathing, washing hair	good 04:01–10:48, 13:49–17:03

Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Anuradha until 17:03, Jyestha from 17:03; tithi Purnima until 04:42, Krishna-pratipat from 04:42; lagna Vrishabha 04:01, Mithuna 05:19, Karka 07:49, Simha 10:48, Kanya 13:49, Tula 16:49, Vrischika 19:50

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Anuradha (until 17:03) — loss of money. In general Anuradha is favourable, but not for the very first shaving, cutting or trimming of hair (“vapanam”); Jyestha (from 17:03) — loss (reduction) of landed property (real estate); Thursday — success.

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

Purnima 04:01–04:42: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Cautions:

The Muhurta Chintamani warns: whoever shaves in Anuradha nakshatra 3 times a year puts their life in danger — frequent haircuts in this nakshatra are best avoided.
Jyeshtha: favourable for shaving according to the Muhurta Chintamani and B. V. Raman (the rating above follows the Kalaprakashika, where it is avoided).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = +6

Avoid starting important matters: Kshaya tithi

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:01–17:03+1 Anandadi: Ananda 04:01–17:03+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:01–17:03+1 Yoga Shiva 04:01–17:54+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 04:42–01:08 (27.05)0 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:01–04:420 Anandadi: Kaladanda 17:03–03:59 (27.05)0 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 17:03–03:59 (27.05)−2 Kshaya tithi

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

Panchanga at sunrise 04:01

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Yoga Siddha, Anandadi: Chara; cons: Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra), Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi)
Month	Vaishakha (amanta) · Jyeshtha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Parabhava (No. 40) · Shaka 2068 · Vikram 2203 more

At sunrise 03:59

Tithi	2Krishna-dvitya (Bhadra, Vidhatr) · until 21:29 more
Nakshatra	Jyestha, pada 3 (sharp, Indra (Leader of the Gods), Mercury) · until 14:14 more Gandamula
Yoga	Siddha (“perfected, accomplished”, auspicious) · until 13:49 more
Karana	Taitila (movable) · until 11:19 more
Vara	Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Vrishabha (Taurus), Moon: Vrischika (Scorpio)

Changes during the day

from 11:19	karana Gara
from 13:49	yoga Sadhya
from 14:14	nakshatra Mula
from 21:29	tithi Krishna-tritya
from 21:29	karana Vanija

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:05
Sunrise	03:59
Noon	12:27
Sunset	20:55
End of twilight	21:49
Moonrise	22:10
Moonset	05:35
Day length	16 h 55 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

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Jyestha (03:59–14:14) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Mula (14:14–20:55) is good for sowing, for root crops.

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Muhurta

Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 03:59–14:14 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:59–21:29

Anandadi: Chara 03:59–14:14 Anandadi: Sthira 14:14–03:58 (28.05)

Gandanta (nakshatra): 08:56–19:31
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Jyestha

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:03–03:31
Abhijit Muhurta	11:53–13:01
Vijaya Muhurta	15:16–16:24
Godhuli	20:55–21:09
Pradosha	20:55–22:19
Nishitha	00:12–00:41 (28.05)
Amrita Kalam	06:28–07:52

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	10:20–12:27
Yamaganda	16:41–18:48
Gulika Kalam	06:06–08:13
Dur Muhurta	07:22–08:30, 13:01–14:09
Varjyam	none on this day

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 03:59–10:44, 13:45–19:46

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 03:59–10:44, 13:45–19:46
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 03:59–10:44, 13:45–19:46
Bathing, washing hair	average throughout the daytime

Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Jyestha until 14:14, Mula from 14:14; tithi Krishna-dvitya; lagna Vrishabha 03:59, Mithuna 05:15, Karka 07:45, Simha 10:44, Kanya 13:45, Tula 16:45, Vrischika 19:46

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Jyestha (until 14:14) — loss (reduction) of landed property (real estate); Mula (from 14:14) — ruin of the family; Friday — universal respect.

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).
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.

+2 Yoga Siddha 03:59–13:49+1 Anandadi: Chara 03:59–14:14+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 03:59–21:29−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 03:59–14:14−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:59–21:29−3 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 03:59–14:14

Panchanga at sunrise 03:59

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Yoga Shubha, Anandadi: Matanga; cons: Vishti (Bhadra), Fierce or sharp nakshatra
Month	Vaishakha (amanta) · Jyeshtha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Parabhava (No. 40) · Shaka 2068 · Vikram 2203 more
Festivals	Sankashti Chaturthi (Ekadanta)

At sunrise 03:58

Tithi	3Krishna-tritya (Jaya, Vishnu) · until 17:56 more
Nakshatra	Mula, pada 3 (sharp, Nirriti (Goddess of Destruction or Alakshmi), Ketu) · until 11:27 more Gandamula
Yoga	Sadhya (“attainable, amenable”, auspicious) · until 09:45 more
Karana	Vanija (movable) · until 07:41 more
Vara	Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Vrishabha (Taurus), Moon: Dhanu (Sagittarius)

Changes during the day

from 07:41	karana Vishti
from 09:45	yoga Shubha
from 11:27	nakshatra Purva-Ashadha
from 17:56	tithi Krishna-chaturti
from 17:56	karana Bava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:03
Sunrise	03:58
Noon	12:27
Sunset	20:56
End of twilight	21:51
Moonrise	23:07
Moonset	06:34
Day length	16 h 58 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 11:27	from 17:56

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Mula (03:58–11:27) is good for sowing, for root crops.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Ashadha (11:27–20:56) is good for root crops.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 07:41–17:56: 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, 23:07
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 17:56–03:57 (29.05)

Anandadi: Matanga 11:27–03:57 (29.05) Anandadi: Gada 03:58–11:27

Bhadra in the netherworld: 07:41–17:56; Bhadra Puchha 14:22–15:23; Bhadra Mukha 15:23–17:05
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Mula

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:02–03:30
Abhijit Muhurta	11:53–13:01
Vijaya Muhurta	15:17–16:25
Godhuli	20:56–21:10
Pradosha	20:56–22:20
Nishitha	00:13–00:41 (29.05)
Amrita Kalam	05:47–07:12

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	08:13–10:20
Yamaganda	14:34–16:42
Gulika Kalam	03:58–06:05
Dur Muhurta	03:58–05:06, 05:06–06:14
Varjyam	10:02–11:27, 20:01–21:27

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 03:58–10:40, 13:41–17:56

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	average 03:58–10:40, 13:41–17:56
Cutting fingernails	bad throughout the daytime
Cutting toenails	average 03:58–10:40, 13:41–17:56
Bathing, washing hair	average 03:58–10:40, 11:27–20:56

Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Mula until 11:27, Purva-Ashadha from 11:27; tithi Krishna-tritya until 17:56, Krishna-chaturti from 17:56; lagna Vrishabha 03:58, Mithuna 05:12, Karka 07:41, Simha 10:40, Kanya 13:41, Tula 16:41, Vrischika 19:42

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Mula (until 11:27) — ruin of the family; Purva-Ashadha (from 11:27) — ruin of the family; Saturday — decline of physical strength.

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

Krishna-chaturti 17:56–20:56: 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 = −2

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

+1 Yoga Shubha 09:45–03:57 (29.05)+1 Anandadi: Matanga 11:27–03:57 (29.05)+1 Auspicious tithi 03:58–17:560 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 17:56–03:57 (29.05)0 Surya Dagdha tithi 17:56–03:57 (29.05)0 Rikta tithi 17:56–03:57 (29.05)−1 Anandadi: Gada 03:58–11:27−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 03:58–11:27−2 Vishti (Bhadra) 07:41–17:56

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

Panchanga at sunrise 03:58

Summary	Favourable day — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Yoga Shubha; auspicious time — after 14:39
Month	Vaishakha (amanta) · Jyeshtha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Parabhava (No. 40) · Shaka 2068 · Vikram 2203 more

At sunrise 03:57

Tithi	4Krishna-chaturti (Rikta, Yama) · until 14:39 more
Nakshatra	Purva-Ashadha, pada 4 (fierce, Varuna, Venus) · until 08:53 more
Yoga	Shubha (“goodness, happiness”, auspicious) · until 05:52 more
Karana	Bava (movable) · until 04:15 more
Vara	Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Vrishabha (Taurus), Moon: Dhanu (Sagittarius)

Changes during the day

from 04:15	karana Balava
from 05:52	yoga Shukla
from 08:53	nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha
from 14:39	tithi Krishna-panchami
from 14:39	karana Kaulava
from 01:08 (30.05)	karana Taitila
from 02:16 (30.05)	yoga Brahma

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:02
Sunrise	03:57
Noon	12:27
Sunset	20:58
End of twilight	21:53
Moonrise	23:52
Moonset	07:44
Day length	17 h 00 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 08:53	from 14:39

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Ashadha (03:57–08:53) is good for root crops.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Ashadha (08:53–20:58) is good for sowing.

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Muhurta

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 08:53–03:56 (30.05)

Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:57–14:39

Anandadi: Shubha 03:57–08:53 Anandadi: Amrita 08:53–01:11 (30.05) Anandadi: Musala 01:11–03:56 (30.05)

Surya Dagdha tithi: Krishna-chaturti

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:01–03:29
Abhijit Muhurta	11:53–13:01
Vijaya Muhurta	15:17–16:25
Godhuli	20:58–21:12
Pradosha	20:58–22:21
Nishitha	00:13–00:41 (30.05)
Amrita Kalam	04:36–06:01, 00:52–02:19 (30.05)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	18:50–20:58
Yamaganda	12:27–14:35
Gulika Kalam	16:42–18:50
Dur Muhurta	18:42–19:50
Varjyam	16:09–17:36

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 14:39–20:58

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

Cutting hair, shaving	average 14:39–20:58
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 14:39–20:58
Bathing, washing hair	average 03:57–10:36, 13:37–20:58

Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Purva-Ashadha until 08:53, Uttara-Ashadha from 08:53; tithi Krishna-chaturti until 14:39, Krishna-panchami from 14:39; lagna Vrishabha 03:57, Mithuna 05:08, Karka 07:37, Simha 10:36, Kanya 13:37, Tula 16:37, Vrischika 19:38

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Purva-Ashadha (until 08:53) — ruin of the family; Uttara-Ashadha (from 08:53) — improved health; Sunday — physical well-being.

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

Krishna-chaturti 03:57–14:39: 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

Favourable day · score S = +3

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

Auspicious time begins after 14:39

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 08:53–03:56 (30.05)+2 Yoga Shubha 03:57–05:52+1 Anandadi: Shubha 03:57–08:53+1 Auspicious nakshatra 08:53–03:56 (30.05)0 Auspicious tithi 14:39–03:56 (30.05)0 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:57–14:39 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Surya Dagdha tithi 03:57–14:39−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 03:57–08:53−2 Rikta tithi 03:57–14:39

Panchanga at sunrise 03:57

Summary	Best day — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Yoga Brahma; auspicious time — after 08:09
Month	Vaishakha (amanta) · Jyeshtha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Parabhava (No. 40) · Shaka 2068 · Vikram 2203 more

At sunrise 03:56

Tithi	5Krishna-panchami (Purna, Soma) · until 11:45 more
Nakshatra	Uttara-Ashadha, pada 4 (fixed, Vishva-Deva (All Gods), Sun) · until 06:41 more
Yoga	Brahma (“Brahma, sacred knowledge”, auspicious) · until 23:03 more
Karana	Taitila (movable) · until 11:45 more
Vara	Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Vrishabha (Taurus), Moon: Makara (Capricorn)

Changes during the day

from 06:41	nakshatra Shravana
from 11:45	tithi Krishna-shashti
from 11:45	karana Gara
from 22:30	karana Vanija
from 23:03	yoga Indra

Sun and Moon

Dawn	03:00
Sunrise	03:56
Noon	12:27
Sunset	20:59
End of twilight	21:55
Moonrise	none
Moonset	09:00
Day length	17 h 03 min

Gardener’s calendar

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

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

task	at sunrise	from 06:41	from 11:45

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, Uttara-Ashadha (03:56–06:41) is good for sowing.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Shravana (06:41–20:59) is good for sowing.

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Muhurta

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 06:41–03:55 (31.05)

Hutashana Yoga 11:45–03:55 (31.05) Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 11:45–03:55 (31.05)

Anandadi: Siddhi 08:09–03:55 (31.05) Anandadi: Kana 03:56–08:09

Gandanta (tithi): 11:24–12:07

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	03:00–03:28
Abhijit Muhurta	11:53–13:02
Vijaya Muhurta	15:18–16:26
Godhuli	20:59–21:13
Pradosha	20:59–22:22
Nishitha	00:13–00:41 (31.05)
Amrita Kalam	19:19–20:48

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	06:04–08:12
Yamaganda	10:19–12:27
Gulika Kalam	14:35–16:43
Dur Muhurta	13:02–14:10, 16:26–17:34
Varjyam	10:24–11:53

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 03:56–10:32

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

Cutting hair, shaving	good 03:56–10:32
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	good 03:56–10:32
Bathing, washing hair	good 03:56–10:32, 13:33–20:59

Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha until 06:41, Shravana from 06:41; tithi Krishna-panchami until 11:45, Krishna-shashti from 11:45; lagna Vrishabha 03:56, Mithuna 05:04, Karka 07:33, Simha 10:32, Kanya 13:33, Tula 16:33, Vrischika 19:34

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Uttara-Ashadha (until 06:41) — improved health; Shravana (from 06:41) — 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 = +6

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

Auspicious time begins after 08:09

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 06:41–03:55 (31.05)+2 Yoga Brahma 03:56–23:03+1 Anandadi: Siddhi 08:09–03:55 (31.05)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 03:56–06:41+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 03:56–11:450 Hutashana Yoga 11:45–03:55 (31.05) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 11:45–03:55 (31.05) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−3 Anandadi: Kana 03:56–08:09

Panchanga at sunrise 03:56

Summary	Favourable day — Yoga Indra, Ravi Yoga; auspicious time — after 04:59; auspicious time — until 09:23
Month	Vaishakha (amanta) · Jyeshtha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Parabhava (No. 40) · Shaka 2068 · Vikram 2203 more

At sunrise 03:55

Tithi	6Krishna-shashti (Nanda, Kartikeya) · until 09:23 more
Nakshatra	Shravana, pada 4 (movable, Shri Vishnu, Moon) · until 04:59 more
Yoga	Indra (“Indra, lord”, auspicious) · until 20:18 more
Karana	Vanija (movable) · until 09:23 more
Vara	Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Vrishabha (Taurus), Moon: Makara (Capricorn)

Changes during the day

from 04:59	nakshatra Dhanishtha
from 09:23	tithi Krishna-saptami
from 09:23	karana Vishti
from 20:18	yoga Vaidhriti
from 20:25	karana Bava
from 03:51 (01.06)	nakshatra Shatabhisha

Sun and Moon

Dawn	02:59
Sunrise	03:55
Noon	12:27
Sunset	21:00
End of twilight	21:57
Moonrise	00:28
Moonset	10:19
Day length	17 h 05 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 04:59	from 09:23

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

According to the Kalaprakashika, Shravana (03:55–04:59) is good for sowing.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 09:23–20:25: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 04:59–03:51 (01.06) Dwipushkar Yoga 09:23–03:51 (01.06)

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:55–09:23 Hutashana Yoga 09:23–03:54 (01.06) Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 09:23–03:54 (01.06)

Anandadi: Lumbaka 03:55–04:59 Anandadi: Utpata 04:59–03:51 (01.06) Anandadi: Mrityu 03:51–03:54 (01.06)

Bhadra in the netherworld: 09:23–16:20; Bhadra Puchha 13:49–14:56; Bhadra Mukha 14:56–16:47
Bhadra on earth: 16:20–20:25; Bhadra Mukha 14:56–16:47
Agni Panchaka: 16:20–05:22 (05.06)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	02:59–03:27
Abhijit Muhurta	11:53–13:02
Vijaya Muhurta	15:19–16:27
Godhuli	21:00–21:14
Pradosha	21:00–22:23
Nishitha	00:13–00:41 (01.06)
Amrita Kalam	17:57–19:28

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	16:44–18:52
Yamaganda	08:11–10:19
Gulika Kalam	12:28–14:36
Dur Muhurta	07:20–08:28, 23:46–00:13 (01.06)
Varjyam	08:47–10:19

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 03:55–16:20

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 03:55–16:20
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 03:55–16:20
Bathing, washing hair	average throughout the daytime

Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Shravana until 04:59, Dhanishtha from 04:59; tithi Krishna-shashti until 09:23, Krishna-saptami from 09:23; lagna Vrishabha 03:55, Mithuna 05:00, Karka 07:29, Simha 10:28, Kanya 13:29, Tula 16:29, Vrischika 19:30

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Shravana (until 04:59) — bodily development (physical growth); Dhanishtha (from 04:59) — longevity (increased vitality); Tuesday — harm to longevity.

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

Bhadra on earth 16:20–20:25: no shaving or haircuts during Vishti Karana (according to the Muhurta Chintamani, Bhadra does harm when it is on earth; in heaven and in the netherworld its influence on earth is weak).
Vaidhriti 20:18–21:00: 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

Favourable day · score S = +3

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

Auspicious time begins after 04:59

Auspicious time ends by 09:23

+2 Yoga Indra 03:55–20:18+2 Ravi Yoga 04:59–03:51 (01.06)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 03:55–04:590 Anandadi: Utpata 04:59–03:51 (01.06) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Dwipushkar Yoga 09:23–03:51 (01.06)0 Hutashana Yoga 09:23–03:54 (01.06) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:55–09:23 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 09:23–03:54 (01.06) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Anandadi: Lumbaka 03:55–04:590 Vaidhriti 20:18–03:54 (01.06)0 Panchaka 16:20–03:54 (01.06)−1 Vishti (Bhadra) 09:23–16:20−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)

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.

Parabhava (No. 40 of 60, “defeat, decline”) — A year of defeat: losses and setbacks for the proud; a time for humility, caution and spiritual work.
Northern samvatsara: Raudra (No. 54)
Shaka Samvat 2068 · Vikram Samvat 2203 · Kali Yuga 5247
Next year — Plavanga, from the new moon before Ugadi (the start of Chaitra) 31.03.2147
In South India (Shaka Samvat, lunar reckoning) the years of the 60-year cycle follow one another without a break, and the name of the year changes at Ugadi — at the start of Chaitra, on the first tithi of the bright half.

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

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)

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.

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

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

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).

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

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

Krishna-panchami
any undertakings

Krishna-shashti
plowing the ground

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.

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

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

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.

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

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

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.

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

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

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.

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 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.

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.

Sunday
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Purva-Ashadha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

Krishna-panchami
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-shashti
−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 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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha
Planting and sowing are allowed.

Krishna-saptami
soaking seeds is allowed, digging the ground

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

Anandadi: 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.

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.

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

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

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

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

Uttara-Ashadha
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-saptami
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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

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

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

Krishna-ashtami
tillage and sowing are forbidden

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: 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.

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.

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

Shravana
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-ashtami
0 — does not affect the haircut rating

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

Dosha-free Panchaka
Began on a Wednesday or Thursday: carries no particular dosha, but the five prohibitions of Panchaka still apply.
The Moon in Kumbha or Mina (from the middle of Dhanishtha to the end of Revati). During these five nakshatras people do not travel south, gather firewood or grass, lay a roof or build a bed; cremation is performed with a special rite.

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

Dhanishtha
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-navami
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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

Krishna-dashami
any undertakings

Anandadi: 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.

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.

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

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

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

Shatabhisha
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-dashami
0 — does not affect the haircut rating

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

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

Purva-Bhadra (25)
Meaning: First Blessed (foot, leg)
Symbol: Head of red bed, two-faced man, swords
Deity: Aja Ekapad - sunbeam or lightning strike
Type: fierce (ugra, krura) — For destructive and dangerous tasks: demolition, work with fire and weapons, disputes; unsuitable for other auspicious undertakings (the exception is weddings: Magha is among the nakshatras for marriage).
Vimshottari lord: Jupiter
Shakti: ignite and kindle the fire of spiritual search

Indra (26) — “Indra, lord”
Especially auspicious: power and administration, taking office, dealings with influential patrons.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

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

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

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

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

Krishna-ekadashi
plowing, pruning and weeding

Krishna-dvadashi
neutral

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

Anandadi: 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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Friday
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Purva-Bhadra
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-ekadashi
0 — does not affect the haircut rating

Krishna-dvadashi
0 — does not affect the haircut rating

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

Krishna-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.

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.

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.

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.

Krishna-trayodashi
no pruning or felling

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Saturday
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Uttara-Bhadra
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-trayodashi
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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

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

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.

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

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

Krishna-trayodashi
no pruning or felling

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

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

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.

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

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.

Revati
+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.

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

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

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

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

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

Krishna-chaturdashi
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.

Ashwini
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Amavasya (30, waning Moon)
Group: Purna. Deity: Pitris (ancestors).
The Pitris (ancestors) rule the new moon; this period is suitable for rites honoring the ancestors (shraddha, tarpana), for pacifying the mind and performing austerities.

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

Bharani
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Amavasya
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

Krittika
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-pratipat
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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.

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 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.

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.

Rohini
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-dvitya
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

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)

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 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.

Mrigashirsha
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-tritya
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

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

Shukla-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)

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 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.

Ardra
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-chaturti
−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.

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

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

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

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

Shukla-panchami
do not fell trees, any undertakings

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

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-panchami
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

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

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

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

The Sun’s entry into a new sidereal sign — the start of a solar month. The time around this moment (Punya Kala) is favourable for holy baths, dana and worship of the Sun.

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

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

Shukla-panchami
do not fell trees, any undertakings

Shukla-shashti
plowing the ground

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

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.

Pushya
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-shashti
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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

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

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

Shukla-saptami
soaking seeds is allowed, farming

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

Ashlesha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-saptami
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

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

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

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

Shukla-ashtami
tillage and sowing are forbidden

Shukla-ashtami
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

Magha (10)
Meaning: Powerful, sufficient
Symbol: Throne, palanquin, royal canopy
Deity: Pitris or Pitars - ancestors of the clan, forefathers
Type: fierce (ugra, krura) — For destructive and dangerous tasks: demolition, work with fire and weapons, disputes; unsuitable for other auspicious undertakings (the exception is weddings: Magha is among the nakshatras for marriage).
Vimshottari lord: Ketu
Shakti: leave the body (temporarily or completely), give transformation similar to death

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.

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

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

Shukla-ashtami
tillage and sowing are forbidden

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

Magha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-navami
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

Shukla-navami (9, waxing Moon)
Group: Rikta. Deity: Serpent (Naga).
The serpent (Naga) patronizes the ninth lunar day, which is suitable for struggle, destruction, coercion and for efforts to overcome obstacles.

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

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

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

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

Shukla-dashami
any undertakings

Purva-Phalguni
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-dashami
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Harshana (14) — “delighting”
Auspicious: festivals, joyful occasions, rest and recreation.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

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

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

Shukla-ekadashi
pruning and weeding

Uttara-Phalguni
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-ekadashi
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Vajra (15) — “diamond, thunderbolt”
Inauspicious: sudden hindrances, a “lightning strike”; the first 3 ghatis (about 1 h 12 min) are skipped.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

Shukla-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.

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

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

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

Shukla-ekadashi
pruning and weeding

Shukla-dvadashi
neutral

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

Anandadi: 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.

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.

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.

Hasta
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-dvadashi
0 — does not affect the haircut rating

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.

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.

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)

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

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

Shukla-dvadashi
neutral

Shukla-triodashi
no pruning or felling

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

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

Chitra
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-triodashi
+1 — favourable for a haircut

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

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

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

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

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

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

Shukla-triodashi
no pruning or felling

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

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.

Swati
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-chaturdashi
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

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

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

Parigha (19) — “bolt, barrier”
Inauspicious: obstacles; nothing is started in the first half of the yoga, while the second half is acceptable.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

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

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

Purnima
sowing seeds, any undertakings

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

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.

Vishakha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Anuradha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Purnima
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

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

Anuradha (17)
Meaning: Following Radha, success
Symbol: Lotus flower, row, furrow or rut
Deity: Mitra (Friend)
Type: soft (mridu, maitra) — For arts and music, friendship and love, new clothes and jewellery, weddings and festivals.
Vimshottari lord: Saturn
Shakti: give worship (whence abundance and honor, worthy relationships and popularity)

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.

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

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

Purnima
sowing seeds, any undertakings

Krishna-pratipat
digging, plowing, planting trees

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

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

Jyestha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-pratipat
−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)

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

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

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

Mula
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-dvitya
−1 — unfavourable 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)

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

Krishna-tritya
any undertakings

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

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

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.

Krishna-tritya
+1 — favourable 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.

nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha
Planting and sowing are allowed.

Krishna-panchami
any undertakings

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 (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.

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

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.